Dec. 12, 2024
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Dec. 12, 2024
A year after pitching the idea to DC, Mike Flanagan is officially writing a Clayface movie
Filming is set to start very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The antagonist, best known for his shape-shifting abilities, first appeared inDC Comicsall the way back in 1940. On the screen, animated versions of Clayface have been voiced by Ron Perlman and, more recently, Alan Tudyk. In live-action, the character was played by Brian McManamon in Gotham and Lorraine Burrough in Pennyworth.
Dec. 12, 2024
After 3 years, these Legend of Zelda fans have finally finished decompiling the code of Majora's Mask to help modders and speedrunners - but there's "still tons of work to be done"
What’s next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s nothing theLegend of Zeldacommunity is incapable of, it seems, and decompiling the original Majora’s Mask game for fellow fans looking to mod, speedrun, or simply learn about the code is no exception. A ZeldaRET member has since made apostcelebrating the big news, explaining that there’s “still tons of work to be done (other versions, more documentation, fixing fake matches, etc.
Dec. 12, 2024
After 48 hours and 729 deaths, Elden Ring sicko takes on the RPG's hardest challenge so far by beating the base game and DLC on NG+ 1,000 without getting hit once
What could possibly top this? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our favoriteElden Ringsicko - perhaps the Elden Ring sicko to rule all others - has just pulled off another unbelievable feat by becoming the world’s first known person to complete New Game+ 1,000… with a Level 1 character… without being hit a single time. Yep, this is probably the world’s hardest Elden Ring challenge so far, so you can all stop torturing yourselves to the top now, please.
Dec. 12, 2024
After Arcane and Fallout, Ella Purnell wants to "stay away" from video game adaptations in case she's typecast as the "video game girl"
“I’m going to be the video game girl” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane and Fallout star Ella Purnell wants to avoid being type cast after her roles in the hit video game shows – so she might avoid future adaptations just in case. Purnell plays Lucy in Fallout and Jinx in Arcane. Both adaptations debuted to stellar reviews and a great reception from fans.
Dec. 12, 2024
As Rockstar continues to give nothing away about GTA 6, notoriously chatty Vice City and San Andreas dev thinks "secrecy is a good thing" as knowing too much "ruins the experience"
“When the game comes out it will be truly exciting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its first and only trailer over a year ago, Rockstar has refused to show us any more of the enigma that isGTA 6. While everyone has been begging for a fresh look at it, however, one particularly talkative former Rockstar dev suggests that the lack of information “really works” overall
Dec. 12, 2024
Atari 7800+ review: “a retro console remake for the ‘80s kids”
The Atari 7800+ provides another simple, yet effective way to play old retro console capers, but it also serves as a wonderfully detailed collector’s piece. If you’ve been searching for a way to play your old cartridge collection using HDMI, this new ‘80s kid on the block is well worth a look. However, this system does prioritize simplicity over features and visual settings, so keep that in mind if you usually like to tinker with emulators.
Dec. 12, 2024
Dev behind new Doki Doki Literature Club-style psychological horror says it's not "for those with weak hearts," but with 98% positive Steam reviews, I'm not sure I can stay away
MiSide is Steam’s latest horror sensation, but approach with caution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a uniquely terrifying quality to games likeDoki Doki Literature Clubthat comes from deeply disturbing psychological horror masking itself in the sickly sweet veneer of a bright, colorful anime setting. Even though you know you’re playing a horror game and thus will likely experience some dark stuff, there’s just something disarming about not being able predict when and what it’ll be due to the seemingly cheery vibe of the game.
Dec. 12, 2024
Diablo 4 DLC director is "sticking to my guns" on the dungeon you can't enter unless you have friends
Vessel of Hatred’s Dark Citadel is unlikely to let solo players in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in series history,Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred introduced a dungeon that locked out the friendless among us and the expansion’s director now says it’s unlikely to let them in. Diablo 4’s first major expansion bought with it a dungeon called the Dark Citadel, which is more akin to a Destiny or MMO-style raid that has specific rules you’ll need to learn - either through trial and error or a guide - to complete.
Dec. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 is undoubtedly 2024's biggest success – and major studios should be taking notes
Year in Review | Manage democracy (and budgets) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding official numbers onHelldivers 2’s budget is not easy - it almost never is when it comes to video game developments - butconservative industry estimatesput it somewhere between 50 million and 100 million dollars across an 8 year development period. Sounds like a lot, but for context, Skull and Bones cost anywhere betweentwo and sixteen times that number, depending on who you ask, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguelost Warner Bros at least 200 mil, and the brief appearance ofConcord would cost Sony more than 200 million - possibly a lot more.
Dec. 12, 2024
Hours before Mafia: The Old Country's "full world premiere reveal," a trailer and summer 2025 release window appear to leak early via a YouTube ad
It sounds like Mafia: The Old Country and GTA 6 could be launching fairly close together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We already knew that we were set to get more Mafia: The Old Country news during The Game Awards with it"confirmed for a full world premiere reveal,“so we were guaranteed to get some news today. It seems likely that what we’re shown during The Game Awards will be a longer version of the video above – I can’t imagine that 2K will be happy that it’s seemingly breached containment at the last hurdle.
Dec. 12, 2024
How PC Game Pass can help transform the way that you play
Presented by PC Game Pass A world of great games awaits you But here’s what I’ll say about PC Game Pass: you should think of it as an extension of all of these platforms – the great unifier which will allow you to broaden the scope of your horizons. Sure, you may have beenusedto diving into new Call of Duty or Diablo games via Battle Net, but PC Game Pass gives you the same access to those titles without needing to upfront the cost of entry – and it won’t restrict you from connecting and competing with your friends either.
Dec. 12, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones cipher machine code puzzle on the battleship
Solving the Kummetz cipher puzzle in the Officer Lounge is the only way reach the ship’s bridge in the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones cipher machine code puzzle is solved using the Captain’s Code and various Code Tables to get through to the ship’s bridge on the Kummetz. It’s the last puzzle aboard the Nazi battleship and it’s certainly not the easiest as you’ve got to cross reference a few documents and ensure you’ve placed this enigma machine’s letter code wheels in the correct order.
Dec. 12, 2024
In an attempt to promote its own indie roguelike, one developer accidentally created an alternative to The Game Awards for devs who can't afford thousands of dollars for a trailer spot
The Game Awards for Games Who Can’t Afford the Game Awards airs tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Game Awards for Games Who Can’t Afford the Game Awards is such a lovely name for a showcase because it instantly tells you what to expect and it kind of takes aim at the three-hour marketing nightmare that is Geoff Keighley’s The Game Awards.
Dec. 12, 2024
Jim Carrey would play the Grinch again, but only without the makeup: "It was an extremely excruciating process"
Jim Carrey would return as the Grinch on one condition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jim Carrey famously starred as the Christmas-hating Grinch back in 2000 in How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and, while no sequel has been announced, he’s indicated he would return again – on one condition. “Oh, gosh, you know, if we could figure out the Grinch,” Carrey toldComicBook.
Dec. 12, 2024
Kraven the Hunter debuts to 15% on Rotten Tomatoes, just a fraction more than Madame Web's bleak score
Their scores connect them all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days before its cinema release, Kraven the Hunter has debuted to a bleak Rotten Tomatoes score – though, at 15%, it hasn’t beaten Madame Web to the title of worst-reviewedSonyMarvel movie. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson in the titular role, the superhero flick sees Kraven face-off against Alessandro Nivola’s Rhino while navigating his complicated, antagonistic relationship with his ruthless father Nikolai Kravinoff (Russell Crowe).
Dec. 12, 2024
League of Legends co-creator reveals the "ballpark" number for Arcane's real budget – and it's not even close to the reported $250 million figure
Calculators at the ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games co-founder and League of Legends co-creator Marc Merrill has revealed a rough estimate of the cost of making Arcane – and it’s not even close tothe reported $250 million figurethat has been doing the rounds in recent months. “First of all, the $250 million headline is not even accurate because that includes marketing expenses,” Merrill toldio9.
Dec. 12, 2024
Marvel Rivals Assemble code explained and how to use it
Use your Marvel Rivals Assemble code to refer friends and claim a 300 Units reward when they progress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using a Marvel Rivals Assemble code appears as an option when you first set up your account to play the game, though no details are supplied for what it actually means. To explain, Assemble codes are used by players to set up referral links when they get their friends to also join the game, and if someone you refer progresses through to Level 10 on their account then you receive a 300 Units bonus!
Dec. 12, 2024
Marvel Rivals has a secret: Spider-Man is a certified cutie, but fans have only just found out after a dedicated player went into the files to discover what he looks like "under the mask"
Here’s “how hot they made Spider-Man” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes toMarvel Rivalsand itsever-growing roster of heroes, the appearance of any character may not seem all that important - but it can certainly be significant for players, and Spider-Man is now proving as much. Marvel Rivals fans have figured out how to delve deep into their Windows files to acquire all of the hero shooter’s character models, and Spider-Man is no exception.
Dec. 12, 2024
Marvel Rivals revives another classic Overwatch issue – insta-locking DPS players who won't switch – and with it the debate over whether role limits are a good idea
Some players suggest there should be a limit on the number of DPS heroes on each team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalshas only been out for a week, but despite its success, it can’t help but encounter a few issues reminiscent of its inspiration, Overwatch. It was just a matter of days beforehero shooter fans worked out that Overwatch’s notorious GOATS meta– AKA three healers and three tanks per team wreaking slow but steady havoc on their opponents – was also effective here.
Dec. 12, 2024
5 months after the first Nosferatu trailer, we've finally heard Bill Skarsgård's Count Orlok voice – and it will haunt your nightmares
The count will see you now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new clip has been released of Nosferatu, and it’s given us our best glimpse yet of Bill Skarsgård’s Count Orlok performance. After hiding in the shadows in all of the trailers so far, the latest look at the movie keeps him hidden but debuts his chilling voice.
Dec. 12, 2024
New horror movie from the studio behind Midsommar and Heretic unveils its first look and plot details
The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri stars as “meek yet hungry journalist” Ariel in A24’s Opus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bear star Ayo Edebiri is a “meek yet hungry” writer drawn into the beguiling, twisted world of an elusive pop star in the first look at new horror movie Opus. A24released the image as it announced the film – which has musical numbers in it and is being described as a “tense, psychosocial game of cat and mouse”, according toBloody Disgusting– will be premiering at Sundance Film Festival in January, alongside dark comedy If I Had Legs I’d Kick You and fantasy flick The Legend of Ochi.
Dec. 12, 2024
Popular anime Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 gets new trailer and confirms release date
Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 is coming sooner than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer opens to a cold and creepy graveyard with Anette’s voice narrating what happened in season 1. We then get a very Castlevania-style vampire jumpscare and the rest of the clip shows just how bloody season 2 will get as the vampires are still at war, and dragons are added to the mix.
Dec. 12, 2024
Sonic stars in his own surprise Christmas special, and even Keanu Reeves' Shadow can't ruin the festive fun
‘Tis the season to be speedy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you aren’t feeling festive already, this new Robot Chicken-style Sonic short might put you in the mood – as long as a certain Ultimate Lifeform doesn’t run the fun, that is. Featuring the voice talents of movie actors Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba, Colleen O’Shaughnessey, and Keanu Reeves, the short released during a recent ‘12 Hours of Sonic’ event (which you can see below) sees the Blue Blur guide Knuckles through his first Christmas.
Dec. 12, 2024
Untitled Goose Game publisher is back and weirder than ever with a bizarre FMV game called Blippo+, and no one's even quite sure what exactly it is: "video is no game™"
Panic is unhinged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone should really check on Untitled Goose Game publisher Panic, because its latest announcement is downright unhinged. Seriously, I want to describe this game to you. I have a responsibility to describe it to you, and yet… well, here’s what you see if you open up the game’s Steam page:
Dec. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' main story could apparently be between 30 and 60 hours long as dev says it's "comparable to Origins/Odyssey and Valhalla"
But the length of open-world games is “always hard to evaluate,” says creative director Jonathan Dumont When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We could be in for a decently sized Assassin’s Creed game whenAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches in February, as its creative director suggests its main story is “comparable to Origins/Odyssey and Valhalla.” This came up in a new ‘ask me anything’ session hosted by a handful of Assassin’s Creed Shadows developers on Reddit, who were asked how long the game is compared to Origins, Odyssey, and Valhalla.
Dec. 11, 2024
"We're obsessed": After quietly dropping the best trailer of 2024, bizarre-o strategy game shows off incredible destruction tech – "If you drive a car full speed into a medieval tavern, well..."
Time-traveling medieval warfare with destruction physics like this? Yes please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingmakers debuted to the world with anabsolutely wild reveal trailerthat seems to have cemented the game’s destiny as an inescapable viral hit. It’s an action-strategy game where you play as a time-traveling commander who can bring all sorts of modern weapons back to the medieval world, and the devs have just upped the ante by showing off some genuinely incredible looking destruction tech.
Dec. 11, 2024
8BitDo's latest Switch controller is perfect for a very specific type of player
Embrace the claw grip with 8BitDo’s Ultimate 2C controller for Nintendo Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a good couple of years if you play games with a controller and use what’s known as a “claw grip”. Back buttons aren’t the best feature to have on a gamepad in this situation, because the hands sit higher up on the grips to make better use of triggers and bumpers.
Dec. 11, 2024
A month after approving free versions of Unreal games that "started it all," Fortnite creator Epic shouts out a group of fan devs "for their continued support in keeping the legacy alive"
OldUnreal is home to a “devoted community of developers and fans,” Epic says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A month after approving the free play of certain old Unreal games,FortnitecreatorEpic Gameshas publicly recognized and thanked a community of fans who’ve been working to keep them alive with updates for years. Just last month, Epic gave a big thumbs up to free versions of Unreal Gold andUnreal Tournament– two classic first-person shooters that form part of Epic’s Unreal series – that are now available via the Internet Archive.
Dec. 11, 2024
After 17 years of work on D&D-inspired roguelike Caves of Qud, co-creator says "I personally have lost my mind and started posting about my dark desires to drop off the grid"
Brian Bucklew has been told to take two weeks off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot new roguelike on the blockCaves of Qud has finally hit 1.0after 17 years of effort, so the team is taking a break for a few months to rest – and because a co-creator “lost” their mind and started posting about their “dark desires to drop off the grid.
Dec. 11, 2024
After 2.5 million sales, Manor Lords publisher says it "would almost be arrogant" to not be surprised by the city builder's success - but "you cannot count on it to repeat"
Manor Lords is a “breakout hit” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a whopping2.5 million salesunder its belt,Manor Lordsis undeniably a smash-hit city builder - but publisher Hooded Horse doesn’t want to get unrealistic with its expectations of any future releases because of the one indie gem’s success. In a recent interview with theBBC, Hooded Horse co-founder Snow Rui explains that the company was surprised by Manor Lords' reception despite the pre-release interest marketing and trailers generated.
Dec. 11, 2024
After pumping out Xenoblade Chronicles games for a decade and helping out on Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Monolith Soft is now fully owned by Nintendo
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo now fully owns Monolith Software, more than a decade after both companies first got into bed together. Monolith Soft has long been producing games and series with Xeno in the title, starting withSquare Enix’s Xenogears,Bandai Namco’s Xenosaga, and now Nintendo’s Xenoblade games. It also supports everything from Super Smash Bros. Brawl to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but its relationship with the Big N didn’t start with a clear-cut acquisition.
Dec. 11, 2024
Elvis and Dune 2 star Austin Butler to play Patrick Bateman in Challengers director Luca Guadagnino's American Psycho remake
They went with the other Elvis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Austin Butler is set to play Patrick Bateman in Luca Guadagnino’s remake of American Psycho. Varietyreports that the film, penned by Scott Z. Burns, is not a remake, but rather a new adaptation of Brett Easton Ellis’s 1991 novel (but that’s also what they said about The Crow).
Dec. 11, 2024
All Path of Exile 2 Ascendencies and how to get Ascendency Points
Ascendency in POE 2 is a special subclass option that allows you to get special powers with Ascendency points When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 Ascendencies are special subclass specialisations, and right now in Early Access there’s a total of 12 to pick from - two for each class. Picking your POE2 Ascendency is a big deal - there’s no way to undo your choice, and it can have a major impact on your build going forward.
Dec. 11, 2024
Arc B580 leaked benchmarks suggest the Nvidia RTX 4060 should watch its back
Intel could have a true RTX 4060 rival about to release. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Intel Arc B580 will soon arrive to take on the RTX 4060 in the entry-level GPU ring, and leaks imply it’ll come out swinging. At least, that appears to be the case in terms of synthetic benchmarks, as early data suggests the graphics card could be up to 31% faster thanNvidia’s contender.
Dec. 11, 2024
Arcane star pays tribute to the hit Netflix show's fans as she says it was her "greatest honor" voicing Jinx
“It has been my greatest honor and joy getting to play Jinx” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcanestar Ella Purnell has paid the most touching tribute to her time on the hit Netflix show and all the fans who have supported it along the way. We think we just shed a little tear. The star, who voiced Jinx in both seasons of Arcane, took to herInstagramto share her emotional message alongside a special trailer for the series.
Dec. 11, 2024
As if The Outlast Trials couldn't get any more deranged, the horror co-op game's big new update adds more tooth guns and lady who lives in the walls
Project Breach is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You know how it’s hard to buy a gift for a girl who has everything?The Outlast Trialsjust got a fat winter update that adds an unexpected element to the demented co-op game that already includes a human flesh grinder, a sociopathic cop, and a guy whose skull looks like a meatball exploded in the microwave: hope.
Dec. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows adds a "canon mode" that makes choices for you, after fans spent years unsure of what RPG choices meant for the series' story
You can choose a “choice-free experience” if that’s what you’re into When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When the open-world started taking on RPG trappings with branching dialog trees and diverging story in Assassin’s Creed Origins, fans were divided, since that meant major complications for the lore fiends invested in piecing the series' story together. WithAssassin’s Creed Shadows,Ubisoftaims to accommodate that side of the fandom with a “canon mode” that makes the choices for you.
Dec. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows romance borrows the best part of Odyssey letting us choose "lovers, either for a short, sweet time or longer term"
Or you can just put them in the friendzone “as allies” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is my favorite pick of the series' pseudo-roleplaying games, partly because of its lush summery setting and partly becauseyou could bang enough people to fill a small Greek island. And thankfully,Assassins' Creed Shadowsis borrowing from its predecessor’s best bits by letting us choose “lovers” for a short stint or a longer relationship.
Dec. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' "core fight mechanics are the same" for both protagonists, but some enemies will be "more aggressive towards Naoe" and "fearful of Yasuke"
“These subtle differences in attack and defense are really what makes the control of each character unique” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows' director has gone elbow-deep into the game’s combat, explaining the nuts and bolts of each protagonist’s unique playstyle. Shadows is bringing back a dual-protagonist approach, but instead of having male and female options at the beginning of the game, you’re instead switching between the sturdier Yasuke and the stealthier Naoe who both share “core fight mechanics,” according to director Charles Benoit’s explanation inUbisoft’s most recentblog post.
Dec. 11, 2024
"We never would have made decisions that are so blatantly not player-focused": Ex-Dauntless dev "can't be silent" after an update under the dev's new owner "gutted the core gameplay and crafting"
Original associate producer weighs in on Dauntless patch controversy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The big Awakening update timed with Dauntless' Steam releasehas been panned like the Colorado Riverfor taking an axe to much of what made the game, well,a game. At the time of writing, itsSteam user review scoresits at 15% positive – “Overwhelmingly Negative” and then some.
Dec. 11, 2024
Asus TUF A14 review: "a wonderful step towards a portable and powerful future"
The Asus TUF A14 is a wonderful step towards a portable and powerful future. While it doesn’t quite knock the Zephyrus G14 off its pedestal, it’s a must-see for players on a stricter budget. The powerful AMD AI CPU pulls a lot of weight in bringing impressive performance to a portable form factor here, but the display, super slimline design, and excellent build all feel like a new direction for hybrid machines.
Dec. 11, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 dev offers temporary beta branch so that Update 2.2 doesn’t make your mods explode
It’ll be available until January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redjust releasedCyberpunk 2077’scosmetic-focused Update 2.2, but for your sake, the developer is also offering a temporary retreat back to the old ways. Until the end of January, Cyberpunk players will be able to revert to a beta version of the action RPG so that 2.2 doesn’t make their mods self-destruct.
Dec. 11, 2024
Doctor Doom is emperor of the world – but the insurgent Iron Man is coming for him in "new, deadly" armor
March’s Iron Man #6 is the start of a new arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Doctor Doom nowofficially the Sorcerer Supreme(he seized the title from Doctor Strange in the Blood Hunt crossover a few months back), the world has drastically changed. We’ve seen the effects of this momentous shift ripple out throughout the comics over the last few months, withSpider-Man now working for himin the current run of Amazing Spider-Man and Storm coming face-to-mask with the villain in this week’s issue of her solo comic.
Dec. 11, 2024
Where to find the Indiana Jones haunted crypt key
You can find the haunted crypt and key in any order but need both in the Great Circle to solve this mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones haunted crypt and key can be found separately but you’ll need to locate both to solve this spooky little mystery in the Great Circle. Finding the locked gate is probably the easiest way to do this side quest as, if you find that first you’ll know where to go.
Dec. 11, 2024
First Sonic 3 clip shows Keanu Reeves' Shadow take on Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails in electric fight scene
Sonic and Shadow face off for the first time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3is just around the corner, but that hasn’t stopped the movie from releasing yet another teaser, this time in the shape of a 1 minute 43-second clip of Keanu Reeves' Shadow and Sonic meeting (and fighting) for the first time. In the new footage, posted onTwitterby the official Sonic the Hedgehog movie account, we see Reeves' Shadow introduce himself to Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails.
Dec. 11, 2024
From Fallout to Arcane, the best gaming adaptations of 2024 have been on the small screen
Year in Review | Here’s the must-watch game adaptations of the year you can binge now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s best gaming adaptations are well balanced between live action and animation, or indeed a combination of both. Given we’re talking about adaptations, these all excel in faithfully bringing to life the properties we’ve enjoyed for years if not decades while also adapting the material with a new twist for a wider audience.
Dec. 11, 2024
Get hundreds of hours of RPG goodness for $30 with this bundle of 8 games that includes the first two Baldur's Gate games, which are absolutely worth playing
Humble’s RPG Masters game bundle is a steal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you asked me to tell you the best way to spend $30 yesterday, I probably would’ve told you to support your local pizza establishment and get the daily special. But now that I’ve seen this RPG bundle that gets you some of the all-time greats as well as some newer, highly acclaimed games for $30, I’d say it might just be an even better bang for your buck… although I’d still say you should get that pizza.
Dec. 11, 2024
Henry Cavill breaks silence on Warhammer TV show and teases the amount of work that's already been put into the project
“Our combined efforts have led us to a fantastic place to start our Universe” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill has shared an announcement on the newly confirmed Warhammer 40K series, teasing the amount of work that’s already gone into the Prime Video show behind the scenes. “My incredible team and I, alongside the brilliant minds at Games Workshop, have been working away in concept rooms, breaking down approaches to the enormity and magnificence of the Warhammer world,” he continued.
Dec. 11, 2024
How Metaphor ReFantazio pulled Atlus out of its Persona rut
Year in Review | With fewer similes, for starters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus makes consistently great games. Both Persona 4 andPersona 5are all-timers, but it’s true that they are all a bit…samey. Every game has the same familiar setting, a Japanese high school, and shares the same character archetypes. There’s the klutzy guy, the reserved smart girl, the athletic girl, and so on.
Dec. 11, 2024
How to change your Marvel Rivals crosshair and create your own
Perfect your set up with custom crosshairs and reticles in Marvel Rivals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being able to change your crosshair in Marvel Rivals lets you fully customize your reticule, giving you control of what you want it to look like. While someMarvel Rivals charactersrely on it less, aim is relevant no matter who you play as and if you want to excel with some of the more technical heroes, good aim becomes imperative.
Dec. 11, 2024
How to change your Marvel Rivals crosshair, import, and create your own
How to get and make custom reticles and crosshairs and in Marvel Rivals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can change your crosshair in Marvel Rivals to customize your reticule, giving you control of how you aim. While someMarvel Rivals charactersrely less on precision, aim is always relevant to some degree whoever you play as. And if you want to excel with some of the more technical heroes, good aim becomes imperative - Hawkeye isn’t known for missing all his shots, after all.
Dec. 11, 2024
How to get the Indiana Jones Wehrmacht key and uniform
Here’s where you find the Wehrmacht key and uniform in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Wehrmacht key and uniform are found in the same Nazi watchtower in Gizeh, but you need to complete a particular mission first. The watchtower in question is locked behind a fence that doesn’t open until you’ve infiltrated the massive Nazi compound near one of the pyramids, so if you’ve found a gate that needs the Wehrmacht key or need the uniform for the underground boxing ring, you’ll need to come back after that mission.
Dec. 11, 2024
How to link your account in Marvel Rivals
Get some free stuff by linking your Twitch and Marvel Rivals accounts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being able to link your Marvel Rivals account to Twitch will get some free goodies and start building out your collection of skins and other cosmetics by linking your accounts. If you want to differentiate yourself with your own skins and emblems, the vast majority of the time, you’re going to have to open your wallet.
Dec. 11, 2024
How to play Lego Fortnite Brick Life
Everything you need to know about the Lego Fortnite Brick Life experience and what you can do in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite Brick Life is the latest experience to launch in the crossover between battle royale and building blocks, and it’s promising to be one of the biggest yet! Set in the world of Brick Bay, you can explore a whole city and the surrounding area in a social roleplay and lifestyle sim, meeting friends and completing jobs while building and decorating your home in a familiarLego Fortnitesetting.
Dec. 11, 2024
I've waited 8 years for American Truck Simulator to recreate my hometown and I wasn't prepared to see the 200-year-old tree my entire university mourned brought back to life
I’ve been waiting so long for the Missouri DLC and this is beyond my wildest expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loads of big American cities have been recreated to varying degrees of faithfulness in video games over the years, but the vast stretches of rural emptiness and small towns that fill the vast majority of the geographical US rarely get their due in gaming.
Dec. 11, 2024
Indiana Jones Secret of the Queen Mother elevator and animal stone puzzles
You can’t uncover the Secret of the Queen Mother without powering up a lift and placing some Stone Glyphs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Secret of the Queen Mother fieldwork tests you with powering up an elevator and unlocking a tomb with some stone discs at a Nazi dig site. They’re not especially complicated puzzles but do require a lot of walking around.
Dec. 11, 2024
Jim Carrey explains why he came out of retirement for Sonic 3: "I need the money, frankly"
Jim Carrey talks returning to Sonic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, what brought him back to the threequel? Well, as the actor explained – presumably with tongue firmly in cheek – it comes down to a pretty simple reason. “I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” he told theAssociated Press, before adding: “And I bought a lot of stuff and I need the money, frankly.
Dec. 11, 2024
Kraven the Hunter called a "drag", "disappointment", and a "waste of Aaron Taylor Johnson" in first reactions to new Sony Marvel movie
“A big ol bucket of NAH” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions toSony’s latest Marvel movie Kraven the Hunter are in – and they’re praising the R-rated action, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and little else. Also starring Ariana DeBose (as Calypso), Fred Hechinger (as Kraven’s half-brother Chameleon), Christopher Abbott, Levi Miller, and Russell Crowe (as Kraven’s father Nikolai Kravinoff), the superhero flick sees Kraven (Taylor-Johnson) face-off against Alessandro Nivola’s Rhino while navigating his complicated, antagonistic relationship with his dad.
Dec. 11, 2024
Kraven the Hunter review: "The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action"
Though closer in quality to Morbius than Venom, Kraven is far from a catastrophe and serves up a decent helping of bloodthirsty, globe-trotting action. Taylor-Johnson makes a muscular if self-satisfied protagonist in a film that would have been better off standing on its own shoeless feet than cravenly (or should that be, ‘kravenly’) cleaving itself to its comic book brethren. Well-executed action set-pieces Gory, blood-drenched mayhem Crowe’s scene-stealing turn A too-smug Taylor-Johnson
Dec. 11, 2024
Kraven the Hunter streaming speculation: When can we expect to watch the new movie online?
Your guide breaking down the potential streaming release date for Kraven the Hunter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter is finally upon us after many delays - and may very well be the final movie inSony’s Spider-Man Universe. The superhero feature stars Aaron Taylor-John as Sergei Kravinoff, aka Kraven the Hunter, whose complicated issues with his sociopath father lead him to become a killer who hunts other killers.
Dec. 11, 2024
Marvel Rivals director reckons Concord flopped because it wasn't original enough: "I don't think anybody can accurately predict this"
“I think the trick is that you need to have that reason that people want to come and play your game.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsis a rare success in the live service arena that’s taken countless high-profile victims this year, having pulledover 10 million players in just three days, but the (super)hero shooter’s director has said he believes Concord failed to find the same success because it “didn’t bring any unique value.
Dec. 11, 2024
NZXT Signal HD60 review: "No annoying installation or software headaches"
The NZXT Signal HD60 is a fantastic little device (emphasis on little), which manages to deliver on its promises and carves out a fantastic spot in the market as a budget capture card. Small and compact Very reasonable price Simple setup Great HDMI passthrough Slight issue with audio No support for MacBook Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 11, 2024
On its 10th anniversary, Christopher Nolan reflects on Interstellar's continued popularity after watching it for the first time in a decade: "It was a very special thing to see"
“It’s really thrilling when people respond to your work at any point” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan has reflected on the staying power of his sci-fi classic Interstellar 10 years after its release. “I was just so gratified by the response,” Nolan told theAssociated Pressafter the rush for tickets to see the re-release of Interstellar in the director’s favored 70mm IMAX format.
Dec. 11, 2024
One of the least known Marvel Rivals heroes is back in comics as Luna Snow and her team return in their own title - but this time they're working for Doctor Doom
Tiger Division is teaming up with Doctor Doom as Doom’s Division When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Doom is officially the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe. And in his quest to become the outright emperor, most heroes are opposing him. But there are a few who are surprisingly taking Doom’s side, including the South Korean superhero team Tiger Division, which counts among its roster Luna Snow of recent Marvel Rivals fame.
Dec. 11, 2024
Path of Exile 2 is dropping loot more generously, but Early Access players are still being bankrupt by the action RPG’s high respec costs: "Why am I being punished for trying out things?"
Power to the proletariat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2is spellbinding players with its impressiveEarly Access period, but that doesn’t mean they’re blind to where the action RPG could improve. The game’s high respeccing costs, for one, could certainly use some changing. “Respec costs are way too high, why am I being punished for trying out things?
Dec. 11, 2024
Pokemon and Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman are collaborating on a new "special project," but it's a full 3 years away
Wallace and Growlithe, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A short stop-motion teaser of a Pokeball being formed out of blobs of clay has been revealed, which gives precisely nothing away about what the project will be about, but is plenty enough for me to get ridiculously excited about the prospect of Pokemon being brought to life in the animation studio’s signature style.
Dec. 11, 2024
Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Edition review: “I still feel like I’m missing what makes this chair such a favorite.”
I was so ready for the Secretlab Titan Evo NanoGen Edition to convert me into this brand’s number-one fan. As a chair reviewer, I always feel like an outcast when I admit that the Titan Evo isn’t my favorite pick. This new NanoGen version seemed primed to change that for me though, because it has the exact design philosophy I look for - a more plush approach to ergonomic support. While it is definitely the most comfortable variant of this brand’s flagship gaming chair, it still isn’t as comfortable as some of the other options out there that cost less.
Dec. 11, 2024
Sonic 3 stars Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba want to make a Shadow and Knuckles spin-off show – and they already have a fun title in mind
A dream team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sonic movie universe is all about team-ups. We’ve already seen Sonic (Ben Schwartz) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey) battle Jim Carrey’s Robotnik in Sonic 2, while Idris Elba’s Knuckles fired up the Flames of Disaster with Wade Whipple (Adam Pally) in this year’s Knuckles TV spin-off. Now,Sonic 3newcomer Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba have revealed that they’re open to a future Sonic-verse collaboration between Shadow and Knuckles.
Dec. 11, 2024
Sony says there's no "major risk" of players choosing PC gaming over a PS5, even if the PS5 Pro is $700 and the base console got a price hike in some regions
The company doesn’t see it becoming a “trend” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toSony, there’s no risk of PlayStation players making the move from the console to PC - something the company stands by despite the PlayStation 5’s recently adjusted price in Japan and the controversy surrounding how expensive the newerPS5 Prois. Speaking during a shareholders’Q&Aheld early last month,Sonyconfirmed as much after questions regarding PS5 exclusives and their role in preventing players from swapping from console to PC came to light.
Dec. 11, 2024
Xbox teases "something little is coming," pushing community manager to immediately shut down handheld and "Xbox 720" speculation
“Y’all please.. click on the hashtag and take a scroll before guessing it’s the Xbox 720” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No,Microsoftisn’t making an “Xbox 720” despite what you might be seeing on social media. The Xbox UK Twitter account took a match and lit the internet on fire this week when it cryptically tweeted, “Something little is coming…” with a video of a green meteor rocketing through the atmosphere.
Dec. 11, 2024
The 32 greatest 2010s comedies
As superhero franchises got bigger, comedies got funnier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Love is a game in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Based on Bryan Lee O’Malley’s acclaimed graphic novel series, Edgar Wright’s star-studded movie version follows the adventures of Toronto bassist Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) who is challenged in hand-to-hand combat by the seven evil exes of his new girlfriend Ramona (Mary Elizabeth Winstead).
Dec. 11, 2024
The action roguelike I want most in 2025 is coming sooner than I thought: open-world game Hyper Light Breaker launches in January with 3-player co-op
Hyper Light Breaker starts its early access journey in a month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hyper Light Breakerhas been at the top of my listof most-wanted open-world games and roguelikes for ages now, owing to an unusual combination of elements which creator Heart Machine reckons is first-of-its-kind. To recapmy hands-on preview from earlier this year, you (and up to two friends) play as a Breaker and generate a new version of the Overgrowth map with each cycle.
Dec. 11, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim lands mixed reviews, but it's still higher rated than one of The Hobbit movies
The War of the Rohirrim reviews are mixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New anime movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim has received mixed reviews from critics, but it’s still rated higher than one of The Hobbit movies on Rotten Tomatoes. The War of the Rohirrim currently sits at62% on the site, while The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies scored 59%.
Dec. 11, 2024
The Witcher 4 gets even more coin teasers from CD Projekt Red, sparking another round of theories from RPG fans on Project Polaris' plot
O Valley of Plenty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following director Sebastian Kalemba’s announcement thatThe Witcher 4has now"entered the full-scale production phase"and an accompanyingteaser, developers have shared even more cryptic pictures featuring coins - and fans are once again trying to decipher them. AsCD Projekt Redcontinues its work on The Witcher 4, officially dubbed Project Polaris, devs continue teasing the community with images of coins.
Dec. 11, 2024
This is the perfect Christmas gift for any Tolkien nerd, and it's under $15
“It is a gift” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christmas shopping on a budget can be really tricky, but I’m about to make it easier. If you know a special someone on your shopping list is a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, the Rings of Power, or Tolkien’s wonderful fantasy books, I have the perfect present idea for you.
Dec. 11, 2024
Through the Fallout TV Show, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Life is Strange Double Exposure, 2024 is the new 2015
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I watched theFallout TV showback in April, I never could have predicted what it would kickstart. In the series' wake, I had anoverwhelming desire to return to the Wasteland, which was a side effect that so many others experienced –Fallout 4 briefly rivalled the player countofHelldivers 2as a result. Feeling inspired to jump back in, I decided to hold out forFallout 4’s next-gen updatethat came some weeks later, but before I knew it, I was once again leaving Vault 111 on yet another rad-filled adventure.
Dec. 11, 2024
We haven't seen the open-world Wonder Woman game for 3 years as it was reportedly "literally nothing" when WB Games announced it
Star Wars: Eclipse is guilty, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anyone remember thatWonder Womangame announced three years ago? How aboutStar Wars: Eclipse? I don’t blame you if you don’t recall either of them since both games were apparently “nothing” when their teaser trailers debuted. “If you look back, one of the big announcements a few years ago was Star Wars: Eclipse and Wonder Woman,” he says on theKinda Funny Games show.
Dec. 11, 2024
When is Kraven the Hunter out on streaming?
Your guide to watching Kraven the Hunter at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter is finally upon us after many delays - and may very well be the final movie inSony’s Spider-Man Universe. The superhero feature stars Aaron Taylor-John as Sergei Kravinoff, aka Kraven the Hunter, whose complicated issues with his sociopath father lead him to become a killer who hunts other killers.
Dec. 11, 2024
Where to find the discarded key in Indiana Jones
When you find a man trapped in a house in the Great Circle it starts the search for a discarded key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones discarded key needs to be found as you explore Gizeh in the Great Circle. When you find a small house with a man locked inside asking for help, it’s up to you to find the missing key and get him out.
Dec. 11, 2024
Staff at FromSoftware parent company reportedly "thrilled" to see Sony in talks to buy them, but one analyst says the sale would be a "bad choice" for the house of Elden Ring
Kadokawa would “lose its independence” if it was acquired, one analyst says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas been eyeing up a potential acquisition of Kadokawa, an enormous Japanese media conglomerate that owns the likes of Dark Souls developerFromSoftware, Danganronpa studio Spike Chunsoft, and more, and many of the conglomerate’s employees are reportedly “thrilled at the prospect” of it.
Dec. 11, 2024
After thousands of "Overwhelmingly Positive" Steam reviews, Caves of Qud dev says the roguelike RPG has done "100x better than anything we ever expected"
He’s “immensely grateful” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After over a decade of grueling development, Dungeons & Dragons-inspired roguelike Caves of Qud has finally left early access and boasts a recent1.0 release- and according to Freehold Games co-founder Brian Bucklew, the game’s success is already exceeding all expectations and then some. Speaking in a recentthreadonline, the roguelike’s co-creator explains how different Caves of Qud’s launch has been and how mind-boggling its immediate success is.
Dec. 10, 2024
"It seems we've missed the mark": As their Steam review score drops to 14%, Dauntless devs wade into feedback after a disastrous update that gutted progress
Dauntless is having a very bad week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The free-to-play creature-killing game Dauntless pleasantly operated like a simplified Monster Hunter game for years, but the game’sSteam debutcame with a massive update that, according to players, efficiently destroyed the peace. Developer Phoenix Labs addresses some of its unpopular gameplay changes in a recentletter to the community.
Dec. 10, 2024
"It's impossible to not be cocky when you have a game like this": It Takes Two's Josef Fares is back and drumming up another Game Awards reveal
Hazelight’s next game will finally be announced at this week’s Game Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josef Fares, the famously eccentric andfoul-moutheddirector behind It Takes Two, is back and drumming up excitement for the announcement of his next game at The Game Awards. In a video shared to Hazelight’s Twitter account, Fares can be seen zipping around his studio, showcasing the various awards it’s won, and chatting with developers.
Dec. 10, 2024
28 Years Later gets a creepy first trailer as Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Jodie Comer survive a zombie apocalypse
The film is set to be released next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for28 Years Lateris finally here, and it offers a full first look at Danny Boyle’s long-awaited zombie sequel. In the trailer, we see what happened to humanity after the zombie infestation started to overrun Britain, all to the sound of a recording of Taylor Homes performing Rudyard Kipling’s poem ‘Boots’ from 1915.
Dec. 10, 2024
A mysterious Palworld update appears to make a change designed to get around the survival game's legal battle with Nintendo
Summoning Pals is a bit different now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingNintendo’s patent lawsuit, Pocketpair has continued working on its smash-hit survival gamePalworldand, most recently, dropped an unexpected update that seemingly further separates the early access title fromPokemon. The new Palworld patch notes onSteam detail"changes to player controls." While it’s not immediately clear what that means, players note that something previously flagged by Nintendo andThe Pokemon Companyas patent infringement now looks quite different.
Dec. 10, 2024
A possible Cillian Murphy cameo in the first trailer for horror sequel 28 Years Later puts a horrible twist on the original's ending
Poor Jim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans think they’ve spotted Cillian Murphy in the first trailer for Danny Boyle’s upcoming horror sequel 28 Years Later and well, it’s not looking good for his28 Days Latercharacter Jim. Inthe dialogue-less promo, Jodie Comer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, and Ralph Fiennes look to be having a rough time navigating the Rage Virus-induced apocalypse.
Dec. 10, 2024
All upcoming Hideo Kojima games: Everything in development at Kojima Productions
From Death Stranding 2 to Physint, there’s no shortage of upcoming Hideo Kojima games heading to PS5 and Xbox Series X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are three upcomingHideo Kojimagames in development right now. Kojima is one of the most prolific creators in the video game industry, best known as the creator and director of the Metal Gear series.
Dec. 10, 2024
Andrew Garfield says he's "disappointed" he couldn't do Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, but Jacob Elordi "needed it more" than him
“Meeting Jacob felt really serendipitous” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrew Garfield has explained why he’s “very, very glad” Jacob Elordi replaced him as the monster inGuillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. “I was just with Jacob Elordi, who ended up playing the character of The Creature, in Marrakech so I was hearing about how amazing and satisfying that was for him.
Dec. 10, 2024
As ex-PlayStation boss suggests consoles are becoming "irrelevant," veteran analyst predicts they'll become "more open," but "Nintendo will be the absolute last people to do that"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While one former PlayStation boss suggests we’renearing “a point where the console becomes irrelevant,“one analyst believes the focus for hardware going forward will be for it to become “more open,” even if one of the big three games companies might lag behind the rest in making that jump. In a recentEurogamer interviewwith the former president and CEO ofSonyInteractive Entertainment America, Shawn Layden, it was suggested that this so-called irrelevance might not arrive in the next console generation, but the one after that.
Dec. 10, 2024
Todd Howard "rolled his eyes" at the idea of Troy Baker playing Indiana Jones in the Great Circle, but the Bethesda boss later told him "you're doing a hell of a job"
Troy Baker thought he’d be fired after Todd Howard’s skepticism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda Game Studiosexecutive producer Todd Howard was initially very skeptical of prolific voice actor Troy Baker playing the titular role in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but he eventually came around to the idea after he saw Baker perform. We know from a Rolling Stone story from October that Howard initially told Baker right to his face that he didn’t want him playing Indiana Jones, which, uh, must’ve stung a little, but now we’re hearing it from Baker’s perspective.
Dec. 10, 2024
ASUS has some of the best gaming routers in 2024
Looking to up your gaming connection? You should know about these routers from ASUS ROG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mesh WiFi systems and across-the-series support for AiMesh make it easy to blanket every room in your house with high-quality coverage. And for gamers on a budget, this brand’s WiFi 6 lineup still has plenty to offer you.
Dec. 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 actor behind beloved companion Shadowheart says she's "open" to returning for another RPG - if it doesn't turn the character into "a cartoon version of her"
Baldur’s Gate 4 must “honor the game’s audience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBaldur’s Gate 3continues to receive updates from developer Larian Studios, fans of the RPG and its cast alike are looking toward the series' future - and some, including the voice actor behind Shadowheart herself, would be willing to return for Baldur’s Gate 4 under the right circumstances.
Dec. 10, 2024
Barbie director Greta Gerwig's "rock n' roll" Narnia movie for Netflix will film next year
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie will film next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Greta Gerwig will soon be taking us through the wardrobe in a new adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia – and producer Amy Pascal has confirmed when the movie will shoot. Now, exactly what that means isn’t clear just yet, but, with Gerwig expertly putting her own spin on her adaptations of Little Women and Barbie, we can definitely expect something special when the movie arrives on Netflix.
Dec. 10, 2024
Benedict Cumberbatch is returning as Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday alongside Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.
The doctor will see you now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Benedict Cumberbatch has confirmed his previously rumored return as Doctor Strange, and it looks like he’ll be going up against Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. “Benedict Cumberbatch is returning as Doctor Strange in Avengers: Doomsday alongside Chris Evans and Robert Downey J.,” Cumberbatch told Japanese outletTV Groove.
Dec. 10, 2024
Best Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build
The best POE 2 merc build is focused on armor, evasion, frost and fire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Path of Exile 2 Mercenary build takes the crossbow and grenades the character is known for and bolsters them to breaking point with frost and fire modifiers, resulting in one of most powerful builds in POE 2. This will handily carry any player through the early and mid game towards the Witch Hunter Ascendency, at which point you can really start flexing and experimenting with builds and loadouts accordingly.
Dec. 10, 2024
Best Path of Exile 2 Monk build
The best POE 2 Monk Build for the early game is a lightning-damage invoker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making the best Path of Exile 2 Monk build was always going to be tricky, as the Monk is one of the game’s most complicated classes, with a high degree of complexity and skill required to get the most out of it.
Dec. 10, 2024
Best Path of Exile 2 Sorceress build
The best Sorc build in POE 2 is based around frost and ice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To make a strong Sorceress build in Path of Exile 2, you need to craft her with an emphasis on frost, ice, freezing and cold damage. This POE 2 Sorc build is as devastating in the early game as it is in the late game, with players roundly agreeing that a frost-focused loadout and skillset building towards and into the Stormweaver Ascendency.
Dec. 10, 2024
Borderlands 4's reveal this week includes "a lot of in-game footage" and "a sick, never-before-seen original cinematic sequence" that'll bridge the gap between Borderlands 3
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford says “I AM EXCITE!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 4is set to get itsactual reveal during The Game Awards in a few days, andGearboxCEO Randy Pitchford is already teasing “a lot of in-game footage,” as well as a cinematic that’ll seemingly bridge the gap between Borderlands 3 and the upcoming release. The fact that we’re getting a fresh trailer during the awards show hasn’t exactly come as an enormous shock, as last week, Pitchford openly revealed that he was"cooking up a new Borderlands 4 trailer and it’s badass af,“even if he was “not supposed to talk about it” at that point.
Dec. 10, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes headshots deadlier while cutting back on weapon sway and recoil: "We will be keeping a close eye on sniper balance after this change"
Treyarch aims to “improve the combat experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestCall of Duty: Black Ops 6update is here, and Treyarch is simultaneously making headshots deal more damage while making it easier to precisely aim your weapons by reducing sway and recoil. “We have taken a comprehensive pass on weapon motion and applied reductions across the board to improve the combat experience,” the devs say in thepatch notes.
Dec. 10, 2024
Captain America star Chris Evans reportedly joins Robert Downey Jr. in MCU return for Avengers: Doomsday, but it's not clear who he's playing
The Avengers: Doomsday cast continues to surprise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Evans is reportedly returning to the MCU forAvengers: Doomsday. Deadlinealso reports that Anthony Mackie, the actor playing the current, Sam Wilson iteration of Captain America, is also returning. Of course, Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. made waves whenhe revealed himself as villain Doctor Doom at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
Dec. 10, 2024
Chris Evans returning for Avengers: Doomsday has me convinced they should recast all the OG Avengers as villains
Opinion | Chris Evans returning for Avengers: Doomsday has me convinced they should recast all the OG Avengers as villains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what is both a shocking turn of events and maybe one of the least surprising things ever all at once,Chris Evans is reportedly in talks to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Avengers: Doomsday- but it’s looking like he’ll be recast into a new character, much like Robert Downey, Jr’s return as Victor Von Doom.
Dec. 10, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077's surprise car customization update was co-developed by the Metal Gear Solid 3 Remake devs, lets you lower your wanted level on the fly GTA-style
Update 2.2 lets you cruise around Night City with Keanu Reeves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077’s new 2.2 update adds a host of character and vehicle customization options, including one that lets you lower your NCPD wanted level on the fly, GTA-style. Of course, there wasn’t ever supposed to be an update 2.2;CDPR made it pretty clear when 2.
Dec. 10, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine reunite for a bloodthirsty tour of Madripoor in the print edition of the Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic Slash 'em Up!
It’s the story’s first time in print When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Audiences can’t get enough of Deadpool and Wolverine and neither, it seems, can Marvel. The Merc with the Mouth and Ol' Canucklehead return once again in Deadpool vs. Wolverine: Slash ‘em Up – the latest Marvel Unlimited Infinity Comic to get a print edition. The story, by writer Christos Gage and artist Alan Robinson, sees the duo forced to join forces while battling their way through the streets of Madripoor in a story that, according to Gage, pushes the boundaries of what is acceptable in terms of violence without incurring an R rating.
Dec. 10, 2024
Disney scared Ryan Reynolds off from one of his Deadpool 3 ideas: "We don’t touch Bambi"
Deadpool and Wolverine could have looked quite different… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has revealed one Deadpool 3 pitch thatDisneywasn’t happy with – and it involved Bambi. During a conversation with Andrew Garfield forVariety’s Actors on Actors series, the Deadpool star said, “I pitched one where it’s a two-hander with me and the hunter who shot Bambi’s mom.
Dec. 10, 2024
Everybody loves Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel Rivals' standout star, except the people who have to play against him
This baby shark can do do do one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re not aMarvel Rivalsplayer, you might take a look at Jeff the Land Shark and think he’s just an adorable little guy - after all, he’s a baby shark that acts like a dog, smiling as he runs to chomp, chomp, chomp the bad guys.
Dec. 10, 2024
Everything in the GTA Online Agents of Sabotage update
Here’s what you need to know about the Agents of Sabotage update in GTA Online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online Agents of Sabotage update has arrived and we now know more about it following a surprisingly muted build up, which is unusual as the big winter update usually has more fanfare around it. While there aren’t a huge number of changes included they are significant, so you can set up a new base of operations at the legendary Darnell Bros Garment Factory and work with rogue FIB agent Jodi Marshall to plan some top tier scores.
Dec. 10, 2024
From Hades 2 to Palworld, the best early access games of 2024 are already great to play
Year in Review | Here’s the must-play early access games of the year that are well worth celebrating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 5. The Rogue Prince of Persia Developer:Evil EmpirePlatform:PC You’ll already know this is a good year for fans of the Prince of Persia series if you’ve checked out our full games of the year list. Where Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown keeps you coming back by slowly opening up a metroidvania map, however, The Rogue Prince of Persia pulls you in again and again with roguelike elements (clue’s in the name).
Dec. 10, 2024
Got Indiana Jones FOMO? Xbox Game Pass Ultimate is now under $30 so you can see what the fuss is about
Discounts - why’d it have to be discounts? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If all of your social media feeds are clogged up with non-stop screenshots and clips of the latest Indiana Jones game, you aren’t alone. No matter where I look I can’t seem to escape footage from Indiana Jones and The Great Circle, and its uncanny valley Harrison Ford.
Dec. 10, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones Chamber of Resonance puzzle
Escaping the Chamber of Resonance in Indiana Jones requires you to make a sentence using Adamic words When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Indiana Jones Chamber of Resonance puzzle, you must find Adamic tablets and speak the words on them in the right order. Do that, and you’ll be one step closer to finding the Idol of Ra in Gizeh, but this puzzle is unlike any you will have done previously and it’s not the most straightforward inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Dec. 10, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones Light Chamber puzzle
Opening the Three Eyed Gate in Indiana Jones requires moving beams in the Light Chamber to match symbols When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Light Chamber puzzle has you unlocking the Three Eyed Gate by moving beams of light to recreate three symbols. It’s the last and most complex light beam puzzles in the Gizeh area, testing everything you’ve learned about them so far inIndiana Jones and the Great Circleand adding in this shape-making mechanic.
Dec. 10, 2024
Marvel fan theories about Chris Evans's MCU return have already started, from Beyonder to Captain Hydra
Chris Evans is coming back to Marvel again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news that Chris Evans would be returning to Marvel in the upcomingAvengers: Doomsdayhas already prompted fan theories. Of course, Evans returned inDeadpool and Wolverineas Johnny Storm, though he was killed off pretty quickly byCassandra Nova. Fans are speculating about how Evans might be returning – and as who.
Dec. 10, 2024
Marvel Rivals gets its first post-launch patch, taking aim at bugs that were making players get stuck in various places and an overpowered Doctor Strange strategy
Doctor Strange can no longer get terrain kills on his own team to charge up his Ultimate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fresh out of awildly successful launchweekend,Marvel Rivalsjust got its first post-launch patch, with developer NetEase Games taking aim at bugs and issues rather than any balance changes to the roster of heroes. Thankfully, these issues have now been fixed, along with other things like the collision on the edge of certain maps (including Klyntar: Symbiotic Surface) sometimes causing players to get jammed or sent on a wild adventure into “strange areas” after clipping through.
Dec. 10, 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King first reactions call it the "perfect prequel" and "a story that deserves to be told"
Mufasa: The Lion King hits theaters on December 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming film, directed by Barry Jenkins, tells the origin stories of Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and his brother Scar (Kelvin Harrison Jr.) prior to the events of The Lion King.The cast includes Blue Ivy Carter as Kiara, Beyonce as Nala, Donald Glover as Simba, and Billy Eichner as Timon.
Dec. 10, 2024
Netflix's new #1 movie is a sci-fi thriller that stars Megan Fox as an AI robot - and it has a pretty divisive Rotten Tomatoes score
Subservience is taking over the charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Subservience has arrived on Netflix - and while it’s currently sitting at number one on the charts, people seem to be pretty split on how they feel about it. Subservience was released in September, but spent the week climbing the Netflix charts before hitting no. 1., knocking newly released animated pic That Christmas down to the no.
Dec. 10, 2024
One of the most weird and wonderful sci-fi mangas is getting a TV anime adaptation
Meet the cutest little alien in Takopi’s Original Sin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans, popular manga Takopi’s Original Sin by Taizan 5 is getting a TV anime adaptation, and it has just released its first teaser. As confirmed onTwitter, TBS has announced plans for an anime show based on the weird and wonderful manga series Takopi’s Original Sin.
Dec. 10, 2024
Over two years after it was first announced, Prime Video's Warhammer series starring Henry Cavill is officially moving forward
Get ready for Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Warhammer fans, Amazon Prime Video’s Warhammer 40K series is officially moving forward with Man of Steel’s Henry Cavill set to star and produce the show. Over two years afterAmazon MGM Studios acquired global rights to the Warhammer 40,000 game, Games Workshop and the streamer have ironed out all of their creative differences and set a path in motion to get started on the series, as confirmed in a legal statement fromGames Workshop.
Dec. 10, 2024
Path of Exile 2 devs know the action RPG is "not rewarding enough," so a patch is making Rare monsters less stingy and introducing "'unlucky' drop protection" for the truly unfortunate
Good loot should now be easier to come by When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2’s early access release has already been a massive success when it comes toits sheer popularity, but developer Grinding Gear Games is already hard at work trying to iron out problems and frustrations, which includes changes to loot drops. In alengthy blog postshared today, Grinding Gear Games reveals that some changes have already been implemented, whereas others will arrive in “an upcoming patch.
Dec. 10, 2024
Pathfinder: The Dragon's Demand devs say Baldur's Gate 3-style level caps help make games shorter, because not everybody has "time for 100-hour RPGs"
“It’d be much nicer if it was a 20 or 30-hour game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developer Ossian Studios doesn’t wantPathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand— its idyllic, turn-based take on Pathfinder 2E — to feel like an insurmountable obligation, so it’s taking cues from Baldur’s Gate 3 and opting for low level caps. In theory, low level caps can make a game feel elegantly concise, all tied up with a neat bow and arrow.
Dec. 10, 2024
Razer Freyja review: ‘Sensa HD isn’t a game-changer, but this cushion could well be’
The Razer Freyja doesn’t quite nail its brief where Sensa HD tech is concerned, but it’s still a game-changer in its audio-to-haptic features. Comfortable, durable, versatile, and powerful - this is everything I wanted from a dedicated feedback cushion, it’s just a shame that the device’s main feature flag seems to fly a little under the radar. Powerful audio-to-haptic response Excellent customization Comfortable design Actually unique features Sensa HD needs to do more to stand out
Dec. 10, 2024
Robert Kirkman returns with Invincible Universe: Battle Beast, a new ongoing comic set in the timeline of the original series
The series is drawn by Ryan Ottley. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seven years after he wrapped up the original series,Invinciblecreator Robert Kirkman is returning with a new comic focused on one of the superhero title’s most popular characters. Invincible Universe: Battle Beast is a new ongoing series written by Kirkman and drawn by Ryan Ottley. “What can I say?
Dec. 10, 2024
Secret Level's Pac-Man episode had one big request from developers: "We would like the audiences to wonder, 'What the f*ck did they do to Pac-Man?'"
Exclusive: Secret Level producer Dave Wilson shares some insight on the weird and wonderful Pac-Man episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first episodes of Amazon’s Secret Level have been released and they contain a real mixed bag of game adaptations. However, probably the most out-there is the Pac-Man episode that turns the beloved game into essentially a mini horror movie.
Dec. 10, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 first reactions are in, and they're glowing: "It’s the closest Hollywood has made to a Dragon Ball movie"
“It’s not often that each movie gets better in a trilogy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Sonic the Hedgehog 3 are in, and it sounds like the third entry in the series ups the ante for the blue blur in a major way. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is directed by Jeff Fowler and stars Ben Schwartz as the titular hedgehog.
Dec. 10, 2024
Stardew Valley 1.6 has brought a sense of excitement and discovery back to Pelican Town, and I'm losing myself to it all over again
Now Playing | From big turtles to green rain, the Stardew Valley 1.6 update is full of surprises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I wake up to what feels like a whole new world inStardew Valley. A small message appears telling me that “a green rain has descended”, and everything on screen is blanketed in a subtle emerald hue.
Dec. 10, 2024
The 25 best TV shows of 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25. Invincible season 2 (Part 2) Showrunner:Simon Racioppa The year began with constant grumbles about Invincible’s second season. Having been split in two, fans had waited (im)patiently for the next step of Mark Grayson’s high-flying journey. Thankfully, the four episodes wedidget this year certainly delivered. Hot on the heels of the reveal of his father’s new child on the planet of Thraxas, the second part of season 2 marked the moment Mark was finally able to strike out on his own.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Bear star is joining the Star Wars universe in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie as a deep-cut Clone Wars character
Rotta the Hutt returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bear star Jeremy Allen White is joining the Star Wars universe in the upcomingMandalorian and Grogumovie as a deep-cut character introduced in the Clone Wars film. First reported by Jeff Sneider on The Kristian Harloff show, then confirmed byVariety, White will voice Jabba the Hutt’s son Rotta. Rotta first appeared in The Clone Wars movie, which saw Jabba enlist the help of the Jedi to return his kidnapped son.
Dec. 10, 2024
The cinematic and survival horror games of 2024 prove that taking risks is keeping the genre alive
Year In Review | The magic of the horror genre is its constant reinvention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roads untaken I’m glad Alien Isolation 2 will be a sequel instead of a remake, proving that survival horror has a future beyond rehashing its past As said in myHellblade 2 review, Ninja Theory’s haunting cinematic sequel pushes the technological limits of what the Xbox Series X is capable of.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Rings of Power season 3 has a "strong" story as showrunners give an update on writing: "We're hoping to turn it around as fast as possible"
Exclusive: Patrick McKay and J. D. Payne give us a tiny update on season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While they didn’t let much slip when we asked if they’ve given much thought to what the themes of this next part of the story will be, Patrick McKay replied: “The answer is yes, we’re very excited, but we can’t say anything other than we’re working on season three.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners confirm "definitively" that the Dark Wizard isn't Saruman: "We do know who he is"
Exclusive: J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay have the final say on those Saruman rumors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2solved several mysteries, from revealingthe Stranger’s identity tounpicking Adar’s fate. Yet, one big question remained after the credits rolled on episode 8: just who is theDark Wizard? Game of Thrones actor Ciarán Hinds is the actor behind the character, but it’s never revealed who exactly they are in the second season, leading audiences to theorize.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners on being named GamesRadar+'s TV Show of 2024, introducing a Lord of the Rings legend in season 2, and an update on season 3
Exclusive: The Rings of Power showrunners J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay share some of their favorite moments from season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To mark it being crowned our show of the year, GamesRadar+ spoke to showrunners Patrick McKay and J. D. Payne about their stand-out moments from the epic sophomore season. “We all feel like season two steps it up a little bit and the show is hitting its stride,” McKay tells us.
Dec. 10, 2024
The Rings of Power's Gandalf reveal wasn't decided until writing began on season 2: "It took a while for us to get there"
Exclusive: Showrunner J. D. Payne and Patrick McKay open up about the Stranger’s big reveal in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost two seasons of speculation, The Rings of Power season 2 finale finally revealedthe Stranger’s identity. In episode 8, after some prompting from Tom Bombadil, he shares that his name is Gandalf, bringing in one of the most beloved characters in The Lord of the Rings canon to the Prime Video show.
Dec. 10, 2024
This NES gaming keyboard is the perfect gift for retro fans, but you'll need to be quick to grab this record-low price
A record-breaking discount but only for today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I look for this NES version of 8BitDo’s retro mechanical gaming keyboard every time the brand is on sale, and this time Best Buy has a record-low price on a bumper pack of nostalgic goodness. This is a rare offer, not just because of the additional joystick included, but because it’s usually the less popular Fami Edition that sees the majority of price cuts.
Dec. 10, 2024
As the wait for Switch 2 news continues, a possible leak has some Nintendo fans convinced a blurry image features our first look at the new console
Grab a magnifying glass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNintendo Switch 2, as it’s unofficially been dubbed, is still in the works with no public reveal of the new console having surfaced just yet - but a recent possible leak featuring what could be the mysterious device has the community speculating whether it’s the first real look at the Switch 2.
Dec. 9, 2024
24 years later, the Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles remaster is going the extra mile with new playable characters, and it's already nearly doubled the base roster
The Jedi Power Battles remaster is going all out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the long, illustrious history ofStar Wars games, most people wouldn’t count Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles as one of the franchise’s more notable entries. But that’s why the game’s upcoming remaster is so interesting, as it’s going the extra mile to preserve and expand a largely forgotten licensed tie-in.
Dec. 9, 2024
After 9 hours, I can't bear to leave The Vatican in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Now Playing | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’s first area packs enough content that’d leave me satisfied if it was the whole game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcomed to the Vatican City under the influence of fascism, Indiana Jones is kitted out with a clerical outfit and a small staff from his jazz-loving pal Father Antonio. The outfit, in true Indy movie fashion, allows me to cut about the place arousing less suspicion than the classic leather duds.
Dec. 9, 2024
After a mixed 2024 for Xbox, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a chance to prove why Microsoft deserves Bethesda – and all its acquisitions, actually
Year in Review | This year’s Xbox exclusives have been overshadowed by corporate movements, but there’s hope on the horizon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s true: Microsoft’smass layoffs and organizational venturescan make it hard to focus on the Xbox wins in a sea of unknown quantities. As the year rounds out with its biggest game release of the year, it feels like Microsoft has been holding its breath the entire time.
Dec. 9, 2024
After months of waiting, we finally have crumbs of info about Demon Slayer's Infinity Castle movie trilogy – including a 2025 release window and a new trailer
The end is nigh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a painful wait to hear more about the Demon Slayer Infinity Castle arc since a movie trilogywas first announced back in June. Thankfully, we now have a release window and a brand new trailer for the final chapter in Tanjiro’s story. In it, the anime’s big bad Muzan Kibutsuji talks ominously about the meaning of eternity while viewers are offered up a brief recap-of-sorts.
Dec. 9, 2024
After the massive success of Deadpool and Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds says he sees the Merc with a Mouth as more of a supporting character going forward
Deadpool 4? Maybe not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds says he doesn’t see Deadpool starring in another standalone movie going forward. “I don’t know what the future of Deadpool will be but I do know that Sean and I made the movie to have a beginning, middle, and an end and be a complete experience instead of a commercial for another one.
Dec. 9, 2024
Analyst says 2025's GTA 6 and Nintendo Switch 2 combo is almost unprecedented: "I don't remember a year like this where so much of what's going to happen is focused on just two products"
“My expectation for the year is going to be determined by if and when new Nintendo hardware and Grand Theft Auto 6 show up and how successful they are” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran games analystMat Piscatella of Circanahas called GTA 6possibly the most important thing “to ever release in the industry,“so in a recent interview, as Rockstar’s long-awaited open-world monolith slowly approaches, I was keen to dig into the idea of this rising tide lifting all boats.
Dec. 9, 2024
Anime's biggest day of the year is fast approaching - expect updates on Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, the Chainsaw Man movie, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anime fans are gearing up for the biggest convention of the year, where we’ll get the latest and greatest on some of thebest animemovies and shows. The other anime shows featured at the festival include Bleach, Haikyu!!, Sakamoto Days, Spy x Family, Rurouni Kenshin, The New Prince of Tennis, Oshi no Ko, World Trigger, Blue Exorcist, Ron Kamonohashi: Derrange Detective, Kindergarten Wars, and Ramen Akaneko.
Dec. 9, 2024
Arcane showrunner teases that future spin-offs could be focused on individual characters from the hit Netflix show: "We want to continue telling stories"
Timebomb 2.0, please and thank you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke has once again addressed the possibility of future spin-offs – and appears to suggest that “individual stories” of characters from the first two seasons of the Netflix series could continue in different projects. Speaking toThe Direct, Linke said that whileArcane season 3was never considered, there is still interest in checking back in with familiar faces from the Arcane-verse in future.
Dec. 9, 2024
Best Buy's holiday sale has PS5 games down to their lowest prices yet
Big savings on Astro Bot, Dragon Age and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most of these savings were first spotted over Black Friday, but where some retailers have hiked their prices back up since the sale ended last week the big yellow label is still holding on. That means you’ll find big-name releases sittingas low as $29.99- but I’ve picked out five PS5 deals that top the rest this week.
Dec. 9, 2024
Borderlands 4 reveal confirmed for The Game Awards as Gearbox teases the "first look at the most ambitious Borderlands yet"
Our first real look at Borderlands 4 is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official:Borderlands 4will have its proper reveal at The Game Awards later this week, as the developers atGearboxhave now confirmed. “Prepare yourselves! We’re about to crank things up to the next fucking level at #TheGameAwards,” Gearbox says in atweet. “Who’s ready to get their first look at the most ambitious Borderlands yet?
Dec. 9, 2024
Bored of waiting for GTA 6, devs make their own "satirical" GTA 6 that will "release before October 2025" on the PlayStation Store
No Grand Theft Auto? Try Grand Taking Ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that developers are taking their time with GTA 6 or that the lengthy wait for Rockstar’s hotly-anticipated game has become somewhat of a meme online. After all, the long production has resulted in various conspiracies among fans, from themoon phasediscussions to the theories sparked by anunassuming pizza delivery clip.
Dec. 9, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a surprise update a year after its once-final update, even after CDPR moved basically every dev to other games: "Sometimes, you want to do it ONE MORE time!"
Update 2.2 will include new features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Around this time one year ago,CD Projekt Redgave us what was supposed to be the last major content update forCyberpunk 2077, but it appears that that wasn’t quite the case, as we’re getting our first look at another new update tomorrow. In a new tweet posted today on the official Cyberpunk 2077 Twitter account, the devs confirm that tomorrow, December 10, there’ll be “a new episode of REDstreams, where we’ll dive deep into the new features Coming Soon TM for Cyberpunk 2077 in Update 2.
Dec. 9, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve has perfect response to Josh Brolin saying he will "quit acting" if the filmmaker isn't nominated for an Oscar
Exclusive: Filmmaker Denis Villeneuve says he will “fight” actor Josh Brolin if he does retire from acting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Denis Villeneuve is determined to not let actor Josh Brolin retire from acting just yet. The star recently toldVarietythathe will “quit acting"if Villeneuve isn’t nominated for a Best Director Academy Award for Dune: Part Two. However, Villeneuve wants to ensure that doesn’t happen, even if he is indeed snubbed at the upcoming Oscars.
Dec. 9, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve reveals his favorite films of 2024, from a divisive Netflix musical to Daniel Craig's latest feature
Exclusive: The filmmaker shared the movies he’s enjoyed this year, so get these on your watch list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Villeneuve is quick to admit that he still has many movies to catch up on, but says there are plenty of films that he has really loved this year. So, from these, what were the stand-outs? It’s quite the eclectic list as Villeneuve shared with GamesRadar+: “I really loved Jacques Audiard’sEmilia Perez.
Dec. 9, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve says a Zendaya scene was the moment he knew the film was working: "I did that shot and knew I had a movie"
Exclusive: Director Denis Villeneuve opens up about that last, heartbreaking shot in Dune: Part Two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following features spoilers for the end of Dune: Part Two… you have been warned! Every single minute of sci-fi epic Dune: Part Two is a spectacle, but the very final scene is easily one of the highlights. Instead of ending with Timothée Chalamet’s lead Paul Atreides, we follow Zendaya’s Chani into the desert as she begins a new journey.
Dec. 9, 2024
Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve on GamesRadar+ naming the sci-fi epic as the best movie of 2024, reframing the narrative, and what he's most proud of
Exclusive: Director Denis Villeneuve reflects on the success of Dune: Part Two as it is named GamesRadar+’s film of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Catching up with the filmmaker recently over Zoom, he beams at the news that we have named it our movie of the year, clearly moved by the sentiment. Speaking to GamesRadar+, a humble Villeneuve is keen to share the love: “I’m moved to hear that.
Dec. 9, 2024
Former WoW and League of Legends MMO dev showing off new game today, but be warned - "We're taking Unreal Man with a bunch of store-bought assets"
Project Ghost continues to look rough, and that’s the idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A veteran of World of Warcraft and Riot’s League of Legends MMO is offering another look at what’s next. Don’t expect something polished, though – the point here is to offer a glimpse at game development in its rough and raw form. Last week, Fantastic Pixel Castle revealed that it would offer a prototype gameplay update on Project Ghost today.
Dec. 9, 2024
From Silent Hill 2 to Crow Country, the best horror games of 2024 brought the chills
Year in Review | Here’s the must-play horror games of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 5. Slitterhead Developer:Bokeh Game StudioPlatform(s):PC, PS5, PS4 Xbox Series X While even its evocative title gives us chills, the biggest reason we loved Slitterhead is because of how bold it is. Not everything it sets out to do totally lands (some parts can feel narratively fragmented and there’s an annoying unlock system) but the creative ambition is admirable.
Dec. 9, 2024
Green Lantern star breaks silence on upcoming DC role, teasing the "extensive" prep he's undergoing to do the comics justice
“I’m gonna do my very best to serve and honor and elevate in any way I can” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Green Lantern star Aaron Pierre has finally broken his silence on his role in upcoming HBO show Lanterns, reassuring fans that the legendary DC comic book character is in safe hands. “What I can tell you is that the team are just super, super excited to have this opportunity to bring this story to the people,” said Pierre in an interview withComicBook.
Dec. 9, 2024
Horror sickos can wake up in Bill Skarsgard's bed from Nosferatu with this full-size coffin prop that costs $25,000 - now that's bang for your buck
Sure, why not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you had a spare $25,000 lying around, Focus Features has released a full-size replica of the coffin Bill Skarsgard crawls out of in Nosferatu. “For the best sleep of your life. A full-size replica Sarcophagus bed as featured in Robert Eggers' Nosferatu. Hand crafted from premium materials including a wooden base with intricate carvings,” the product listing on NBC’sofficial merchandise websitestates.
Dec. 9, 2024
How to beat the Path of Exile 2 Bloated Miller boss fight
The Bloated Miller in POE2 is the game’s first boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 Bloated Miller is the very first boss fight in the game and one you’ll have to beat to make it through to the first hub area, the Clearfell Encampment. The Miller marks a sudden escalation in challenge and the final hurdle in POE2’s tutorial, so those who can’t crack it will find themselves blocked off from accessing the main game.
Dec. 9, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones A Date to Remember mystery
Breaking into the shipment container for the Indiana Jones A Date to Remember mystery isn’t easy as you need to figure out the code When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones A Date to Remember mystery tasks you with discovering a code for a hidden Blackshirt shipment container to get some useful loot. However, uncovering this code is a little confusing since you need to cross reference a letter, a calendar, and a lookup table to arrive at the correct answer.
Dec. 9, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones Seat of Eternity Canopic Jar puzzle
You must find four Canopic Jars and place them correctly to complete the Seat of Eternity mystery in Indiana Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Indiana Jones Seat of Eternity mystery, you need place Canopic Jars on pedestals to open a sarcophagus. Finding the jars is the main challenge as they’re scattered all over this tomb complex in places that’ll require Indy’s whip and a bit of demolition.
Dec. 9, 2024
How to trade in Path of Exile 2
The POE 2 trade feature is done through direct interaction, as well as the special trade site When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 trading feature and trade site are intertwined, a pair that allows you to swap items in POE 2 with other players. Trading is a big part of the game for those who engage with it fully, swapping items and loot with each other to maximize build potential, but Path of Exile 2 isn’t completely clear in how to trade and what the systems involved are.
Dec. 9, 2024
How to work out the Indiana Jones Cloud Atlas code
The Cloud Atlas code uses a Cloud Status Logbook and Cloud Atlas to work out the combination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Cloud Atlas code can be found out in the desert of Gizeh in a couple of tin shacks. There you’ll find a crate combination and some notes and information about cloud formations that you can use to work out the numbers you need to open it.
Dec. 9, 2024
Indie game marketplace Itch.io goes down as it claims Funko Pop company used "AI-powered" brand protection to create "some bogus phishing report"
Itch.io says it took down the “disputed page” immediately When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Itch.io is back online after being down for several hours yesterday amid claims that its domain had been disabled after a “phishing report” was filed against it by Funko, using “AI-powered” brand protection from BrandShield. Overnight, the owner of the Itch.io Twitter account alleged that Funko attempted to contact their mom over the matter.
Dec. 9, 2024
Invincible season 3 trailer teases darkness to come thanks to Mark's blue suit
The trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the long-awaited, highly-anticipatedInvincible season 3is here – and it teases dark days to come for Mark Grayson. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see Mark going up against Cecil Steamman, the introduction of Oliver as Kid Omni-Man, and Mark’s new, blue suit.
Dec. 9, 2024
It's only taken 3 days for Overwatch's worst meta to manifest in Marvel Rivals: "Games change. GOATS is inevitable."
One of Blizzard’s biggest Overwatch-shaped headaches is now NetEase’s to solve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NetEase’s Overwatch challengerMarvel Rivals is enjoying a decent start to life with 10 million players in 3 days, and – what’s that? People are already resurrecting GOATS? Crud. Not limited to esports, we also saw it in higher ranks of competitive play. And while that does mean that plenty of fans didn’t have to play against it, they certainly had to watch their favorite streamers get flattened by it at a snail’s pace.
Dec. 9, 2024
James Gunn clarifies that Superman is having "no reshoots": "Just a handful of individual shots to enhance the film"
James Gunn clarifies Superman additional filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supermandirector and DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunnhas cleared up whether the movie is going through reshoots or not. “Sort of,” Gunn said onThreads, when asked if it was true that Superman was undergoing additional filming. “Not a few days. We’re doing a day and a half of pickup shots.
Dec. 9, 2024
James Gunn hails Robert Downey Jr's Marvel return as a "great idea"
“I thought it was a smart move” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnmight be leadingDC Studiosnow, but we will always be interested in what the Guardians of the Galaxy director has to say about theMCU. In a recent episode of the podcastHappy Sad Confused, the director was asked aboutMarvel Studios' decision tobring back Robert Downey Jr.not as Iron Man, but as the franchise’s next big villain Doctor Doom.
Dec. 9, 2024
Walton Goggins has revealed why he's "scared" to return for Fallout season 2
Filming is already under way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview withEW, the actor admitted he is “really scared” to dive into The Ghoul again, particularly because of the make up process. “I am really scared about getting back into those prosthetics. It’s that old saying where someone asks, ‘Why did you decide to have a second kid?
Dec. 9, 2024
Keira Knightley had to "fix" her reaction in Love Actually's iconic cue card scene because she was acting too creeped out: "But it is quite creepy"
She’s not wrong! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The scene sees Andrew Lincoln’s character showing up at Knightley’s character’s door to confess his love for her though cue cards. She just got married to his best friend (played by Chiwetel Ejiofor), who is inside the house thinking his wife is talking to some door-to-door carol singers. Although meant to be romantic, the scene comes across as stalker-ish, and has been the subject of debate among fans for two decades.
Dec. 9, 2024
Kraven The Hunter director hopes that the movie is successful enough to lead to the adaptation of one of the most iconic Spider-Man comics
“It’s obviously very tragic and sad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Kraven the Hunter arriving in cinemas this week, director J.C. Chandor is already hoping to reprise the Marvel character for a sequel, although he says that will depend on the success of the first film. In an interview withCollider, Chandor revealed his plan was always to continue the story by adapting the beloved 1987 comic book storylineKraven’s Last Hunt, which features the final battle between Kraven and Spider-Man.
Dec. 9, 2024
Lego Fortnite channels The Sims with a new mode that'll let you customize a house, get a job, and hang out with friends in an "ever-evolving city"
Lego Fortnite Brick Life is launching this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What would you get if you combinedFortnitewith The Sims and gave the whole thing blocky Lego visuals? I imagine you’d probably get something likeLego Fortnite Brick Life– yet another new mode that’s coming to Fortnite this week. As ifEpic Gameshadn’t already given players enough new content with the recent launch of Chapter 6 Season 1, the permanent return ofFortnite OG, and the5v5 first-person tactical mode Fortnite Ballisticthat’s releasing on Wednesday, players will be able to dive into the “all-new social roleplay experience” on December 12.
Dec. 9, 2024
Marvel Rivals celebrates a successful launch, with NetEase Games' Overwatch rival hitting over 10 million players in just 3 days
Step aside, Blizzard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithMarvel Rivalsout now and available to both console and PC players for free, developer NetEase Games is celebrating the success of its newOverwatch 2-esque shooter - and how it managed to snag the attention of over 10 million players after just three days. Marvel Rivals only launched a few days ago, but the hero shooter is already making its mark as a smash hit.
Dec. 9, 2024
New Severance season 2 trailer has fans wondering who mysterious character Mr. Drummond could be
Severance season 2 gets a new trailer and characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance season 2has dropped yet another mind-boggling trailer, but this time it looks like the clip has let slip the identity of a mysterious new character, and fans already think they know who it could be. The trailer opens with Milchick (Tramell Tillman) trying to convince main character Mark (Adam Scott) to come back to Lumon Industries, which looks to have worked as, when Mark returns to the offices, he learns he and his team have become the “face of Severance reform.
Dec. 9, 2024
Open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki is serious business – so serious its devs have already banned over 80 accounts for cheating: "We implore all Stylists to adhere to the game rules"
They’re not messing around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Infinity Nikki, the beautiful open-world dress-up game headed byformer Breath of the Wild devKentaro Tominaga, just released last week - but it’s already suffering the effects of cheaters, with developer Infold Games now revealing how it’s cracking down. Infold Games' follow-up to the successful Nikki series of mobile dress-up titles – which spans over 12 years, believe it or not – only just launched, but it’s already seeing cheaters looking to get ahead.
Dec. 9, 2024
Path of Exile 2 developer says "we are trying to avoid nerfing skills and builds," but as it sets its sights on a popular explosive build, players argue it "discourages creativity"
Grinding Gear Games is taking aim at the Gas Grenade and Gas Arrow, and players aren’t happy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2 may have only been released in early access three days ago, but developer Grinding Gear Games is already taking aim at a popular build as it confirms more nerfs are coming, and action RPG players aren’t happy.
Dec. 9, 2024
Publishers are reportedly waiting to see if GTA 6 is actually launching in 2025 before they set their own release dates so they can stay far away from Rockstar
GTA 6 is such a behemoth that other “competing” publishers are said to be steering far from its orbit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar and parent company Take-Two Interactive have largely stayed tight-lipped about GTA 6 this year, but formerGTA veteran Obbe Vermeij recently projected the sequel will sell for more than 10 years and that, because it has no competition, Rockstar won’t release it until it’s 100% happy with it.
Dec. 9, 2024
Reacher season 3 gets first trailer, and it looks like Jack Reacher may have finally met his match
The new season arrives next February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new season, which will consist of eight parts, will begin with a triple-episode premiere on February 20, with subsequent episodes airing weekly every Thursday until March 27. In the new teaser trailer, Jack Reacher, played by Alan Ritchson, is about to come up against his biggest adversary yet – literally.
Dec. 9, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will have many post-credit scenes, and fans are already predicting which characters will show up
There will be post-credits scenes until the “last second” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3will have more than one post-credits scene – and people are already guessing what they might involve. PerCollider, producers of the Sonic threequel at CCXP confirmed that there will be more than one post-credits, stretching to the “last second” of the movie. So, you won’t want to leave your seat until the credits have completely finished rolling.
Dec. 9, 2024
The 25 best movies of 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25. Trap Director:M. Night Shyamalan M. Night Shyamalan’s latest might not have a mind-bending twist at its conclusion, but it does have all the other tenets of the director’s best movies: a gripping plot, moments of laugh-out-loud comedy, and some surprisingly emotionally resonant performances. Josh Hartnett stars as Cooper, a firefighter and doting dad accompanying his tween daughter Riley to see her favorite singer, Lady Raven (played by Shyamalan’s real-life daughter Saleka), perform live.
Dec. 9, 2024
The Chroma Pearl DualSense has reached its lowest ever price in time for the holidays - but there's a catch
All I want for Christmas is a new DualSense controller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are only three factors that prevent theSonyDualSense controller from being one of my favorite game controllers out there. It’s not a Dreamcast controller; it’s prone to stick drift, and most importantly, it’s got a hefty price tag. Even four years into the PS5’s lifespan, the DualSense can be a costly investment, and it gets worse if you need more than one.
Dec. 9, 2024
The Last of Us studio Naughty Dog recruits former God of War art director as hype builds for its unannounced next game
Rafael Grassetti is back at PlayStation after a brief stint at Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former God of War art director Rafael Grassetti is back at PlayStation heading up the art team atNaughty Dogafter a brief stint doing the same at Netflix. He was fairly recently recruited by Netflix to head up the art department for its ambitious and talent-packed AAA studio,which was reportedly shut down in October.
Dec. 9, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – "An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien"
What could have been an exciting experiment in telling a new tale in a beloved universe in a very different way feels heavily compromised. Kenji Kamiyama and his fellow anime veterans have produced great work before, but this uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien doesn’t allow anyone to show off what they can do best. There is appeal in a relatively smaller-scale prequel epic set in this universe
Dec. 9, 2024
The next Evil Dead movie has an official title, and it sounds like it could be even more terrifying and intense than Evil Dead Rise
Evil Dead Burn is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The title for the next Evil Dead sequel has been revealed, and it sounds like we’re in for another bloody, drippy adventure. Another Evil Dead sequel is on the way, this time directed by The Last Stop in Yuma County’s Francis Galluppi. Bruce Campbell, who starred in Sam Raimi’s original trilogy and is set to executive produce Evil Dead Burnrecently commented on the new pic: “Well, we’re always going to make them pay some respects to the franchise.
Dec. 9, 2024
The Witcher 4 may not have Geralt after all: his actor was "slapped by CD Projekt" for accidentally sharing a rumor that he'd be in it, just not as the protagonist
Doug Cockle says The Witcher 4 is “a complete mystery to me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out that everyone’s favorite Witcher could,in some far-flung outlier, return as the protagonist inThe Witcher 4after all, or he could be missing from the RPG entirely, as Geralt actor Doug Cockle reveals that he accidentally shared a rumor earlier this year that led to him being “slapped by CD Projekt.
Dec. 9, 2024
John Wick spin-off Ballerina star Ana de Armas says her character burns 106 people in an "insane" flamethrower scene that made her cry
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ana de Armas had to be ready for anything that came her way in the set ofJohn Wickspin-offBallerina, including an “insane” scene with a flamethrower that left the star crying. As part of the film’s presentation at Comic Con Experience (CCXP), a featurette offered a new glimpse into the upcoming movie, which expands the world of John Wick by focusing on a new character.
Dec. 8, 2024
"My 5 minute game took me like 5 years to draw by hand": one dev broke 50 pencils to make this gorgeous "interactive illustration"
Short Trip stays true to its name, even if it took the developer years to make When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Short Trip stays true to its name in that the game really doesn’t take too long to see all the way through, but its developer spent five whole years drawing every inch of its gorgeous world by hand.
Dec. 8, 2024
26 years ago, a legendary Japanese arcade studio created a whole new category of Tetris - now they're finishing their canceled sequel and bringing it to Steam
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tetris: The Grand Master hit arcades way back in 1998, and its take on the Tetris formula had so much staying power that it remains one of the three main branches of the game that hardcore players discuss to this day. Now, a long-cancelled sequel to this series is coming out of the vault, getting the finishing touches, and coming to a much wider audience on Twitter.
Dec. 8, 2024
After Starfield's strict companions, I'm glad Avowed's crew won't be "backseat driving and second-guessing all your choices"
They’ll still have lots to say about all your misadventures, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed’s companions will apparently have lots to say about all the strange things going on in Eora, but developerObsidian Entertainmentwas careful to make sure party members didn’t act like backseat drivers in the adventure. While speaking to GamesRadar+ about the incoming first-person RPG, Avowed director Carrie Patel said that “one thing we wanted to do with companions in Avowed is give them a little more interactivity and reactivity based on the events and conversations and quests that you’re encountering in the game.
Dec. 8, 2024
As Monster Hunter Wilds finally approaches, veteran dev says making a new monster "takes about one year," and that's not counting "small, detailed adjustments"
“Though this can jump up significantly in the case of certain special monsters.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever wondered how long it takes to create just one of the many monsters inCapcom’s iconic Monster Hunter series, then you may be surprised to learn that it takes longer than you probably expected, according to oneMonster Hunter Wildsdev.
Dec. 8, 2024
Current holders of the ARPG crown congratulate Path of Exile 2 devs on release as Diablo 4 leads admit they're jumping in themselves
“Now to figure out what class to play…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite some stiff competition from a few other major titles, the early access release ofPath of Exile 2has blown fans away and racked up hundreds of thousands of players on Steam, including a few developers from their ARPG brethren over at Blizzard. Just before its massively successful launch, Diablo 4 general manager Rod Fergussontook to Twitterto congratulate PoE 2 developer Grinding Gear Games on the launch, expressing how excited he was to jump in himself.
Dec. 8, 2024
GTA dev says "day zero" patch mentality is bad news for everyone: "encourages poor development and management practices, and it's a worse customer experience too"
“It started with the music’s ‘we’ll fix it in the mix’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nowadays, if you buy a game on the day it releases, bring it home and put it in your console, the first thing you have to do is to download a patch that’s tens of gigabytes to ‘fix’ any bugs that were left in the game when it shipped.
Dec. 8, 2024
Hideo Kojima seems to be testing Death Stranding 2, but it's not going well: "I fell asleep twice while on a delivery and ran the vehicle into a cliff"
“I’m low on sleep” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a good job thatHideo Kojimais such a talented game developer, because, in an alternative universe, he may not have made such a good delivery driver if his performance while testingDeath Stranding 2is anything to go on. Over the last few months, Kojima’s personal assistant Ayako Terashima has been regularly posting pictures to social media of the developer seemingly playing a build of Death Stranding 2, often with something in his mouth, andin one instance covered in stickers.
Dec. 8, 2024
Marvel Rivals seems to make good on its DPS surplus as dataminers discover The Thing and Ultron in files
Duelists won’t be dominating the hero line-up forever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalshas assembledone of the best free-to-play launches in Steam historyafter a year-long bloodbath claimed several live service victims. The Overwatch rival is pulling in good numbers, has unexpectedly spotless servers, and the community’s main criticism about there being too many DPS characters is seemingly being addressed soon.
Dec. 8, 2024
Steam hits a record 39 million concurrent users as Path of Exile 2 and Marvel Rivals continue to pull massive crowds
Gaming’s very own Barbenheimer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gaming kinda has its own Barbenheimer phenomenon going on this weekend as bothMarvel RivalsandPath of Exile 2’s early access are drawing in a record number of people onto Steam. Steam has been steadily breaking its own concurrent user record all year as 33 million of us logged ontoValve’s storefront at the beginning of the year, shortly before 37 million gamers gamed (or just browsed) at the same time during the tail end of summer.
Dec. 7, 2024
The new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles strategy game kills Splinter and Shredder before a moment of gameplay happens, all so it can tell its own story
Cowabunga? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turtles aside, Splinter and Shredder are perhaps the most iconic characters in theTMNTseries, but that doesn’t matter to developer Strange Scaffold as they do away with them in the prologue to their upcoming turn-based strategy game. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedownis a turn-based beat-em-up featuring the titular reptiles being developed by Strange Scaffold, an indie team behind the release of several recent gems like El Paso, Elsewhere and I Am Your Beast.
Dec. 7, 2024
10 best Monster Hunter games of all-time, ranked
Ahead of the arrival on Monster Hunter Wilds, we carve up the best Monster games in the franchise you can play right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Monster Hunter games make the most of the series' unique premise, and few games are as adept at doing precisely what they say on the tin as Monster Hunter.
Dec. 7, 2024
Almost every quest in RPG Avowed can be started in multiple ways: "We want to just constantly foster that sense of exploration, wanderlust"
Obsidian Entertainment’s next game lets you do things “out of order” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainment’s next first-person RPG Avowed is coming in hot - and following up the brilliant Pillars of Eternity CRPGs from a different perspective - next February. And its developers are saying all the right things about the game’s approach to exploration as “almost every” quest has multiple ways to start it.
Dec. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake director had to swap his inspirations from The Last of Us to The Witcher 3 to make Rebirth's open world
Director Naoki Hamaguchi played CD Projekt Red’s beloved open-world game to learn a few lessons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Remake andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthmight technically be ‘remaking’ the same 1997 original, but they sometimes feel like they belong to entirely different genres, and that’s partly because the development team drew inspiration from totally different games during production.
Dec. 7, 2024
Fortnite Ballistic is the battle royale's first 5v5 FPS mode coming in just a few days, and it's aiming for a piece of Counter-Strike's pie
Attackers and Defenders fight over a ‘Rift Point Device’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After some minor leakage,Fortnite’slong-awaited and much-hyped first FPS 5v5 mode is coming in hot next week - and it sounds likeEpic Games' own take on Counter-Strike’s tug-of-war matches. Epic Games has just unveiled Fortnite Ballistic, a 5v5 competitive mode played entirely in first-person for the first time in the battle royale’s seven year history, dropping in an ‘early access’ state on December 11.
Dec. 7, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds director explains balancing plans: "Some weapons, like the long sword and bow, are too easy to use and overpowered"
“Our policy is to increase the strength of weak weapons” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theMonster Hunter Wildsbeta driving anticipation for the game through the roof, the game’s director has confirmed that the development team are taking a look at weapon balancing to make sure every weapon is as viable as the rest. During a preview event for the upcoming title, director Yuya Tokuda spoke on the importance of weapon balance (viaAutomaton), with a few select weapons being particularly powerful in the current build.
Dec. 7, 2024
OG FF7 director says thanks to the remake "half of Final Fantasy 7 [...] is now owned by the fans"
“It belongs to them as well as us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remakes need to appeal to original fans just as much as they need to capture new ones, especially in the case of a titan likeFinal Fantasy 7, and according to the original game’s director, the remakes have given the fans as much ownership over the game as the developers themselves.
Dec. 7, 2024
Path of Exile 2 dev says it's fixing a bug that's partying up players with randoms, but for now "consider it a feature to enhance your social experience"
That’s one way to look at it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2has a feature that can automatically party you up with random players. Oh wait, that’s a bug, but developer Grinding Gear Games says you can go ahead and “consider it a feature” until it’s fixed. Grinding Gear’s long-awaited action-RPG sequel finally launched into Early Access today, and just asthe studio projected in advance,it’s facing some pretty serious server issuespreventing many players from even being able to log in.
Dec. 7, 2024
PlayStation 2's GTA exclusivity came because Sony was "worried when we saw Xbox coming" and "it wasn't clear that Grand Theft Auto 3 was going to be as huge as it was"
Sony got a little lucky with the GTA 3 deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhad the incredible fortune of locking down three Grand Theft Auto exclusives on the PlayStation 2 - GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City - but a former executive at the console maker has revealed that the exclusivity deal was only signed because Sony was worried about Xbox’s entry into the console wars.
Dec. 7, 2024
"Don't kick squirrels!": Baldur's Gate 3's Jennifer English talks bringing God's Favorite Princess to life and her "conditions" for playing Shadowheart again
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a year and a half sinceBaldur’s Gate 3launched, but from how much we’re still talking about it, you would have thought it released yesterday. It’s hard to overstate the impact of Larian’s stint in Faerûn, but you don’t need to tell that to Jennifer English. When we last sat down for an interview – just weeks before Baldur’s Gate 3’s release – the Shadowheart actor was thrilled with her performance, but like many of us, had no idea just how much the game would blow up.
Dec. 7, 2024
WoW veteran says the MMO's devs had to make "ten times the amount of quests" as originally planned to sate playtesters, and now the game has 38,000 of them
“The answer, of course, was to simply add more.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 20 years on from its release, it’s easy to forget that MMO titanWorld of Warcrafthad to start off somewhere, too, and part of that was creating more than tenfold more quests than they were expecting in order to keep their playtesters happy. This was easier said than done, with the number of quests they needed being astronomical compared to their initial estimates.
Dec. 6, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 is giving out a free S-Rank Agent and taking another swing at its divisive TV mode: "We are neither surprised by nor dismissive of any feedback"
It’s got Miyabi, Harumasa, and PS5 Pro ray tracing support, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zenless Zone Zero update 1.4 launches December 18, as developer HoYoverse announced in a reveal stream earlier today. The patch is headlined by new S-tier Agents Miyabi and Harumasa, with the latter being free to all players, as well as more sweeping changes to the prevalence of the divisive TV mode puzzle-lite minigame.
Dec. 6, 2024
"Where did all the content go?": Monster Hunter rival Dauntless debuts to "Overwhelmingly Negative" Steam reviews as players rip into the action RPG's overhaul
The removal of weapon crafting seems to have rattled monster slayers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Free-to-play Monster Hunter-like Dauntless just got its “biggest update ever” - and also its most controversial update ever as the game has now debuted on Steam to a ‘Very Negative’ rating. Dauntless released in early access years ago on TheEpic GamesStore before inviting Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch players into its Disneyfied world of beast-bashing and gear-crafting.
Dec. 6, 2024
10 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle tips to help you become a top archeologist
Knowing the basics of Nazi beating and puzzle solving is crucial in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our 10 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle tips will help you get off to a flying start on this grand, globetrotting adventure. The first major area, the Vatican, is a dense papal playground that throws a lot of things at you, from simple and complex puzzles to Mussolini’s men.
Dec. 6, 2024
5 years later, Star Wars fans have noticed an emotional Leia detail in The Rise of Skywalker
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after the movie released, Star Wars fans have spotted an emotional Leia detail in The Rise of Skywalker – and it’s all to do with her parents. In the movie, Leia is seen training Rey. In the scene, Leia wears a deep maroon and black ensemble that bears an uncanny resemblance to clothes worn by Padmé and Anakin in The Clone Wars show.
Dec. 6, 2024
A surreal new drama with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score from the director of one of my favorite films is now out – and it should definitely be on your weekend watchlist
Big Screen Spotlight: On Becoming a Guinea Fowl is a startling portrayal of generational trauma that will linger with you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “When the guinea fowl see a predator approaching, they make a noise altogether and they say ‘Look out,'” shares a voiceover in one of the final moments of Rungano Nyoni’s On Becoming a Guinea Fowl.
Dec. 6, 2024
A vampire role in an underrated Netflix drama from 10 years ago has an unlikely connection to Nosferatu star Bill Skarsgård's Count Orlok
Exclusive: Bill Skarsgård says his vampire roles in Nosferatu and Netflix’s Hemlock Grove do share a connection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Skarsgård will soon scare movie-goers silly as he portrays the terrifying Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’s Nosferatu. But this isn’t the first time the star has played a vampire… Over 10 years ago, he played a bloodsucker in Netflix’s Hemlock Grove.
Dec. 6, 2024
Aaron Taylor-Johnson says Marvel movie Kraven the Hunter may be R-rated, but it's a "family drama" at its heart
It’s a family affair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As anyone who has watched therecently-released opening minutesofSony’s upcoming Kraven the Hunter will know, the new movie is leaning hard intoR-rated action. But star Aaron Taylor-Johnson and director J.C. Chandor say the film also has a strong relationship at its heart: the messy dynamic between Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Sergei Kravinoff, his brother Dmitri, and their gangster father Nikolai, as played by the mighty Russell Crowe.
Dec. 6, 2024
After 10 years, The Witcher 3's fan-favorite card game Gwent is becoming an actual, real-life card game with more than 400 cards
“The biggest ‘game within a game’ in media history” is getting even bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3’s wildly popular in-game card game Gwent is getting an official physical release 10 years afterCD Projekt Red’s beloved RPG launched. Gwent is a playable minigame you can access in The Witcher 3 by interacting with NPCs found in various locations like inns and taverns across the map.
Dec. 6, 2024
All Marvel Rivals codes and how to redeem them
Marvel Rivals bundle codes can be redeemed for fresh cosmetics that you won’t find anywhere else When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals codes will reward you with a nice bonus if you redeem them in the game, unlocking cosmetics and other items so you can customize your character in this free-to-play hero shooter. If you find these bundle codes then you’ll add rare outfits to your collection that can’t be obtained by any other method, which is great for differentiating yourself from your squad and opponents during the frantic 6v6 online battles taking place inMarvel Rivals.
Dec. 6, 2024
All Rust Runes of Power locations in Path of Exile 2
The POE2 Secrets in the Dark quest has you find three Rust Runes in the Red Vale Obelisks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 Rust Runes of Power are all part of the Secrets in the Dark quest in Act 1, where you have to find their locations in the Red Vale beneath the Obelisks of Rust - not easy when hordes of monstrous demons, mutated plants and feral undead are all trying to tear your ascendencies off.
Dec. 6, 2024
As over a million fans turn up for Path of Exile 2’s Early Access, devs warn of queues because that’s more than anything they “could have ever predicted”
Grinding Gear Games is already planning to expand its server capabilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2is way more popular than developer Grinding Gear Games ever anticipated, so the studio is warning folks about the potentially long queues that might be lining up over its early access launch weekend. The original Diablo challenger managed to draw in hundreds of thousands of concurrent players over its lifetime, so hype for its hack-and-slashing RPG sequel is at an all-time high as it prepares to jump into early access later today (see ourPath of Exile 2 release timesguide for more).
Dec. 6, 2024
Avengers #21 sends the team to a surprising conflict with the X-Men, which sets the stage for a whole new era for Marvel's two biggest teams
Jed MacKay is writing both Avengers and X-Men, and he’s finally bringing them together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers #21 pits Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against the X-Men in a surprising conflict that starts to make good on the potential of Avengers writer Jed MacKay also writing the X-Men. Along with artist Valerio Schiti, color artist Federico Blee, and letterer Cory Petit, MacKay sets the stage for the next era of Avengers/X-Men relations.
Dec. 6, 2024
Ben Grimm will clobber "every villain" in the Marvel Universe in his own Thing solo series
Ben Grimm is spinning off from the Fantastic Four in his own solo title this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ben Grimm, also known as the ever-lovin' blue-eyed Thing of the Fantastic Four, is breaking out into his own limited series this spring which brings him back to his old neighborhood of Yancy Street in New York City.
Dec. 6, 2024
Constant inner monologue, a wordy inventory, and sparse chatter – Phoenix Springs is a strikingly minimalist adventure game
Indie Spotlight | Playing with established genre mechanics, Phoenix Springs is a wonderful ode to adventure games in part because of how different it feels to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phoenix Springs, the debut game fromCalligram Studio, is immediately striking no matter your familiarity with point and click adventure games. The developer creates self-proclaimed “arty text games”, and that’s clear within minutes, thrown into the middle of reporter Iris Dormer’s journey to track down her brother on a quiet train ride, before hitting the streets and far-flung locations.
Dec. 6, 2024
Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon come together to kick off J. Michael Straczynski's series of unlikely Marvel team-ups
J. Michael Straczynski’s series of unlikely team-up one-shots kicks off with Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon #1, and we’ve got an early look at interior pages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer J. Michael Straczynski has written several long Marvel runs on characters including Spider-Man, Thor, and most recently, Captain America. Now, he’s turning his attention to a number of characters he’s never written before, orchestrating unlikely team-ups between characters who rarely if ever cross paths.
Dec. 6, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has one very meaningful feature that I can't stop thinking about: "Looking in this mirror lets you see who you truly are"
Interview | “Varric wants people to see the best version of themselves”, says creative director, John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I never would have thought a shaving mirror from Varric Tethras would end up being one of the most meaningful features inDragon Age: The Veilguard, but that’s exactly what it is. As one of the mementos you set down to decorate Rook’s room in the Lighthouse, the small, silver hand mirror presents you with options relating to your character’s hopes, scars, tattoos, or gender identity.
Dec. 6, 2024
FC 25 Ultimate Succession promo and new Player Roles guide
Messi, Ronaldinho and Yamal star in the FC 25 Ultimate Succession promo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 25 Ultimate Succession promo is live, with a new campaign that celebrates ‘triumphant football succession stories’. You’re right, it does sound tenuous, but bigger things are surely to come fromEA FC 25as Christmas approaches. For now, enjoy new cards for Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Lamine Yamal and more.
Dec. 6, 2024
For update 1.4, Zenless Zone Zero devs weigh in on the future of TV mode, the game's "young team," its growing roster of sexy characters, and roguelike fun
Interview | Zenless Zone Zero is a flashy action game that’s still settling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zenless Zone Zerois going through some changes. After a successful launch and a few good characters, Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse’s latest game, a gorgeously animated urban action RPG with a decidedly more mature veneer than the likes of Genshin or Honkai, is approaching update 1.
Dec. 6, 2024
Free-to-play tactical RPG Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium is out now on PC and mobile
Command your team of T-Dolls through turn-based battles in this standalone continuation of the Girls' Frontline story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Girls’ Frontline 2: Exilium launched on December 3, sending players into a future set 10 years after the events of the first game, in order to experience a fresh chapter of the Girls’ Frontline story in a standalone sequel.
Dec. 6, 2024
Fresh off Arcane season 2, Project K is a League of Legends trading card game, but it's not just a physical version of Legends of Runeterra
Riot Games reckons “we’ve created the best social TCG out there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buckle up,League of Legendsfans - Riot Games has unveiled an all-new, physical trading card game that will begin its staggered release early next year, continuing the fresh League hype generated byArcaneseason two. As for the game itself, it’ll be possible to play it 1v1, but it sounds like there’ll be a lot of different ways to approach it, too.
Dec. 6, 2024
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin knows he's "13 years late" on the next A Song of Ice and Fire book and says he might never finish it: "That's still a priority"
Fans are doubting The Winds of Winter will ever be finished, and Martin says “maybe they’re right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin doesn’t know if he’ll ever finish The Winds of Winter, the next book in the A Song of Ice and Fire high fantasy series. The 13-year wait for The Winds of Winter has been increasingly daunting for fans, with sporadic updates from Martin ranging fromhopefultoremorsefulto downright grim, as is the case with this latest update.
Dec. 6, 2024
Gen V and The Boys star Asa Germann joins Scream 7 and we’re all thinking the same thing, could this be the new Ghostface?
One half of Gen V’s villainous duo joins Scream 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The seventh installment in the iconic horror franchise Scream has added Gen V and The Boys star Asa Germann to its growing new cast. The star is the latest to join the upcoming sequel, as confirmed byDeadline, although details about Germann’s specific character are being kept tightly under wraps.
Dec. 6, 2024
GTA 5 dev says Rockstar stays quiet about GTA 6 on purpose because it creates "really cool theories" from fans: "All the developers over there are geeking out about it, trust me"
The more Rockstar is silent, “the better it is,” former Rockstar dev Mike York suggests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One formerRockstar Gamesdeveloper who worked as an animator on GTA 5 has given a little bit of insight into why the studio has remained so quiet aboutGTA 6, and he suggests it could be a very clever marketing tactic.
Dec. 6, 2024
Harry Potter TV show will film in same studio as the movie franchise after release date is delayed to 2027
Sure, why not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “As you look at ’26 and into ’27, you begin a 10-year journey on the Harry Potter series, which we’re super excited about. And I’d argue, may be the biggest event by the time we get to that series,” Warner Bros. Discovery global streaming chief JB Perrette explained during a global press conference earlier this week.
Dec. 6, 2024
How long is Indiana Jones and the Great Circle?
With so many puzzles and side quests to do Indiana Jones and the Great Circle can take a while to beat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how long Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is might not be all that helpful because how long the length is can vary so much. It is possible to finish Indy’s adventure in less than 20 hours by focusing on the story but you’d be missing out on so many side quests, puzzles, and secrets that you’d be cheating yourself.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to beat the Devourer in Path of Exile 2
The Devourer is one of the first bosses in POE2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 Devourer in the Treacherous Ground quest is one of the first proper encounters you’ll go up against, slaying a tunnelling insect in the Mud Burrow past Clearfell. It’s a serious leap in challenge from the Miller in the tutorial, a fight that requires intelligence and evasion to stay out of the way of its acid and tail attacks.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones Gold Trial
The Gold Path Trial in Indiana Jones has you moving and climbing up some hanging columns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Gold Path Trial involves hanging pillars you need to move around before you can forge the Gold Key of St. Peter in the Great Circle. Along with theIndiana Jones Silver Trial, this will help you unlock the massive doors blocking your path further into the mysterious monastery.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to complete the Indiana Jones Silver Trial
Forging the key on the Silver Path Trial in Indiana Jones requires you to move stone tablets with Gina’s help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing the Indiana Jones Silver Path Trial isn’t too challenging, but with dangerous fire everywhere, it’s easy to get injured and mixed up. The puzzle ends with you forging a Silver Key of St.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to find the Indiana Jones Secret of Secrets safe code
The Secret of Secrets safe combination in the Great Circle is solved with a planetary chart and two statues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones safe code for the Secret of Secrets mystery has you finding a combination from a planetary chart and two saint statues, Peter and Paul. The curveball in the Great Circle here is that one of the symbols is missing from the chart and two of them are easy to get confused.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to find the Indiana Jones Ticket stub code and open the crate
The first code you find in Indiana Jones is for a crate combination in a tent in Vatican City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Indiana Jones code you need gets its combination from a ticket stub. Not only do you need to find the ticket in the first place, you also need to know what to do with the numbers it gives you.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to get the Father and Son safe code in Indiana Jones
The Father and Son safe combination in the Great Circle involves a code and some swirly handwriting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Father and Son safe code pops up after completing A Nun in Trouble and getting a key from Gina. The combination to opening the safe involves using an Italian poem and a Polybius Square diagram to decipher it.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to get the Indiana Jones cellar box code near the post office
The crate in the cellar has a combination that’s right there if you know where to look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones cellar crate code can be confusing as this lockbox stash has a combination you can easily miss thanks to a mechanic that the game doesn’t really ever formally introduce. The code is actually in the room with you in the Great Circle though, as long as you know to check the right place.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to get the torch past the water in Indiana Jones
A water puzzle involving a flaming torch in the Great Circle needs a little bit of exploring to solve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones torch puzzle will see you trying to get a flaming torch through a water gap during The Stolen Cat Mummy mission. It’s basically a physics puzzle that will challenge you to get fire into a room without the water putting it out.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to respec in Path of Exile 2
The option to respec passive skill points in POE2 unlocks with the Hooded One When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Path of Exile 2 respec option unlocks with a certain NPC once you’ve progressed through the story, providing a means to get back points from your Passive Skills and start working backwards along the absolutely giant skill tree that puts Yggdrasil to shame.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to solve the Indiana Jones baptism and Ark of Bulrushes puzzle
The baptism and Ark of Bulrushes puzzles block your way in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones baptism and Ark of Bulrushes puzzles let you finally get through the Fountain and into the secret monastery. The baptism puzzle is quite easy, just requiring you to transfer some water, but the Ark of Bulrushes tasks you with rotating large rings – forming a Great Circle, you could say – to create a clear path for baby Moses to sail through.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to solve the Indiana Jones bookshelf puzzle in Snake in the Garden
How to solve the Snake in the Garden bookshelf puzzle in the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones bookshelf puzzle for the Snake in the Garden mystery is easy to solve once you know where to look. It’s confusing though if you don’t. For example, there are two notes mentioned in the journal summary that might make you think there’s more to find.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to solve the Indiana Jones Fountain of Confession puzzle
The Fountain of Confession in the Great Circle requires rotating dragon statues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Fountain of Confession dragon statue puzzle has a simple solution in the Great Circle, but its cryptic clues and legwork can be a little daunting. It starts with working out how to get to two dragon statues, one which has a missing claw needed to use it, adding another complication to thisIndiana Jones and the Great Circleconundrum.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to solve the Indiana Jones House of God puzzle box
The House of God solution in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is about opening secret panels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones House of God puzzle box can be found in the Vatican, and has a simple solution in The Great Circle. But, because moving the big obvious lever on the front prevents you from seeing what it’s doing, you might miss what’s going on initially.
Dec. 6, 2024
How to solve the Indiana Jones Sacred Wounds puzzle
The Sacred Wounds solution in the Great Circle will have you pouring wine to reveal numbers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Sacred Wounds puzzle has you pulling levers on a mural, using a bottle of wine to reveal numbers needed for Christ’s hand, feet and the sacred wound - where the spear pierced his side. It’s a technically simple puzzle, but there are a lot of moving parts, walking and five numbers to remember, so here’s everything you need to clear it.
Dec. 6, 2024
I went all the way to Japan to ask the Monster Hunter Wilds devs what the heck they've done to my favorite weapon, and what do you know, they were prepared
My fellow lance mains, raise your shields in cautious celebration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I first learned that I’d be headed to Osaka, Japan to visitCapcomfor aMonster Hunter Wilds hands-on preview, a few things came to mind. First, of course, was okonomiyaki. It’s a savory Japanese cabbage pancake griddled in front of you and murdered with high-calorie sauces to cancel out all the vegetables.
Dec. 6, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Bulls of Blood puzzle solution
The Bulls of Blood mystery is right where you find the clues in Indiana Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Bulls of Blood mystery is an early puzzle you’ll find before you get to the Vatican. The clues talk about bulls and a secret, but an unclear map could leave you unsure what it all means.
Dec. 6, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: "The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years"
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is the best adventure this character has embarked on in over 30 years. Developer MachineGames has leveraged its expertise in the FPS space to deliver an immersive, authentic first-person adventure that is quite unlike anything you’ve played before. Captures the feel of the movies Excellent adventures and set-pieces Sprawling sandboxes that offer hours of fun First-person melee combat could be stronger Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 6, 2024
Indiana Jones Blackshirt key, uniform, and boxing ring guide
Where to find the Blackshirt uniform for the boxing ring in the Great Circle, and the Blackshirt key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Indiana Jones Blackshirt key is linked to both the Blackshirt Uniform and an underground boxing ring that that accesses. However, you’ll want the key when you first find a gate you can’t open right at the start, before you even reach the Vatican properly.
Dec. 6, 2024
I’m most excited to try these D&D 2024 classes, because they make combat so much more interesting
Opinion | These class improvements will right numerous wrongs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D&D has overhauled its core character classes in its new Player’s Handbook, but some classes certainly outshine others. Damage-dealer Imagine a Fighter loaded up to the gills with different weapons, all of which now provide more uses than different damage types. When faced with an oncoming horde of enemies, a Fighter can spend their first turn throwing a javelin to slow one foe and reduce its move speed.
Dec. 6, 2024
James Gunn said they had planned 3 Guardians of the Galaxy spin-offs at Marvel that never happened - but they have his "complete blessing" to continue
Marvel will most likely include the Guardians in other MCU projects, despite Gunn’s leaving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnsays that while there were several scrapped Guardians of the Galaxy spin-offs during his time at Marvel, he’s more than happy for the studio to continue using the heroes for other MCU projects. “There’s so many,” Gunn told theHappy Sad Confused podcast,when asked about scrapped projects.
Dec. 6, 2024
Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson describes working with Russell Crowe on the Marvel and Sony supervillain thriller as "a dream come true"
Exclusive: Aaron Taylor-Johnson opens up about working with one of his idols When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s new Kraven the Hunter movie is mere days away at this point… While much of the promotion for the film is leading with itsR-ratingand gritty approach to action, director J.C. Chandor has alsodescribed the movie as “a family drama,“with a lot of the tension coming from the relationship between Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s Sergei Kravinoff and his gangster father Nikolai, as played by Russell Crowe.
Dec. 6, 2024
Kraven the Hunter star Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the Marvel movie's violent action sequences: "We definitely pushed the boundaries!"
Exclusive: J.C. Chandor and Aaron Taylor-Johnson on earning Kraven’s adults only rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunteris punching and stabbing his way towards the big screen, with director J.C. Chandor promising a no-holds-barred take on theMarvel Comicssupervillain. Want proof of how violent this thing is gonna be? You canwatch the first 11 minutes of the filmfor free, which sees Kraven – AKA Sergei Kravinoff, played by Aaron Taylor-Johnson – break out of prison and bloodily despatch one of his enemies.
Dec. 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals debuts with one of the biggest free-to-play launches in Steam history after the year-long live service bloodbath that claimed XDefiant and Concord
Marvel Rivals has had an impressive debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are some caveats to that stat, as several games which debuted on Steam as paid titles and later went free-to-play enjoyed bigger numbers the first day they stopped costing money. Such was the case with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and PUBG. Relaunches like Counter-Strike 2 and Warzone 2.
Dec. 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals devs offer codes for a free Iron Man skin to celebrate launch, right as fans report issues with buying microtransactions
And a solution to problems purchasing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals is officially out now and available for free to players on both consoles and PC, but the hero shooter’s long-awaited launch hasn’t come without its issues, including problems with microtransaction purchases - but never fear, NetEase Games has swooped in with a solution andMarvel Rivals codesfor some free cosmetics to boot.
Dec. 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals is out now on consoles and PC, but sorry Nintendo stans - the Overwatch rival "definitely isn't coming to Switch"
There are also “no discussions” of any mobile port When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the free-to-playMarvel Rivalsnow officially available to both console and PC players,Nintendousers may be left wondering whether they’ll see theOverwatch 2-esque shooter on the Switch - but, unfortunately, it’s safe to say that likely won’t happen. Speaking in an interview withPocket Tactics, developer NetEase Games confirms as much.
Dec. 6, 2024
Marvel Rivals review: "So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths"
Marvel Rivals wants to reinvent the hero shooter genre with its complex characters and special synergies, but it’s so preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths. Its oversized roster also needs more balancing – and more differentiation from Blizzard’s stable of heroes. High skill ceiling Some excellent hero ability sets So much Marvel history Blatant similarities to Overwatch character designs Serious character balance issues
Dec. 6, 2024
Mufasa director gets surprisingly candid and says the kind of filmmaking he used on the Disney movie is "not my thing"
Barry Jenkins has opened up on the challenges of directing an all-CGI film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mufasa’s Barry Jenkins says he’s keen to “work the other way again” after directing the CGI-heavy prequel to The Lion King. In a new interview withVulture, the Moonlight helmer opened up on the challenges of shooting an all-virtual movie and explained why he prefers a more traditional approach to storytelling.
Dec. 6, 2024
"I guess it's just easy to be anti-Palworld": Pocketpair developer responds to latest round of controversy as the survival hit squeezes past 20 other games at the TGAs
A Players' Choice award is courting heated reactions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. APalworlddeveloper has again responded to supposed controversy around the gun-wielding monster-tamer as Pocketpair’s hit rockets past 20 other games in The Game Awards voting. Palworld has been a bit divisive ever since its blockbuster debut all the way up until the most recent Nintendo lawsuit against the game, and it seems like the heated discussions aren’t slowing down.
Dec. 6, 2024
Now is the best time to try the biggest D&D rival, Pathfinder
Opinion | War of Immortals shakes things up in fascinating ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A god has died in Pathfinder’s central campaign setting, and it represents an exciting new time to jump into one of thebest tabletop RPGs. Recently, Paizo has been rolling out a series of products focused on War of Immortals, a new meta-storyline focusing on the death of the war god Gorum and its effects on the world of Golarion.
Dec. 6, 2024
One MCU fan has spotted a deep-cut Wizard of Oz Easter egg in Captain Marvel that you almost definitely missed
What do the Supreme Intelligence and the Wizard have in common? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain Marvel actually contains a deep-cut Wizard of Oz Easter egg – and it involves Annette Bening’s Supreme Intelligence. One MCU fan has spotted a reference to Frank L. Baum’s novel in the movie, which we’re almost certain you won’t have spotted on first viewing.
Dec. 6, 2024
Path of Exile 2 dev says launch is "relatively imminent" after "a last minute crash" leaves early access buyers waiting at the login gates
Grinding Gear Games said this might happen, and it was right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update #2:A new Path of Exile 2Twitter updatesays players on Steam should be able to log in to the game after server issues prevented many from playing. There’s still no word on a resolution timeline for other platforms, but I’ve reached out to Grinding Gear for clarification and I’ll update this story if I hear back.
Dec. 6, 2024
Path of Exile 2 has nearly doubled the first game's Steam player record and people can't even play yet – and apparently SteamDB crashed when everyone went to check
The action-RPG is already looking like a bonafide hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2’s early access launch is upon us, and while the servers are still struggling to come online, the game’s already breaking its predecessor’s player count records. Path of Exile 2 immediately skyrocketed to 439,472 concurrent players on Steam, even without the servers being open for business.
Dec. 6, 2024
Path of Exile 2 review: "A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure"
Path of Exile 2 is a thrilling and sprawling action-RPG with fantastic combat and impressive character customization options, but will require some patience to fully appreciate. Even in early access with a fraction of the planned content, it offers a robust package for players who want to dive into buildcrafting and master their own way to tear through dungeons. Fantastic sense of experimentation for character building Excellent combat flow and skills that keep battles exciting
Dec. 6, 2024
Stalker 2 boss thought bugs would bother y'all more and expected "much less success," still wants to fix things until it's a game "90% of people loved"
The FPS sequel has great ratings despite the anomalies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GSC Game World’s CEO Ievgen Grygorovych says he expected “much less success” fromStalker 2: Heart of Chornobylafter it launched with as many bugs as it did. Stalker 2 is the long-awaited sequel to the post-apocalyptic classic, and some rough edges simply come with the territory.
Dec. 6, 2024
Sweet Tooth creator Jeff Lemire will reveal "what it's really like to work for DC and Marvel" in a new illustrated autobiography from Dark Horse
10,000 Ink Stains will also explore his working methods and personal life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sweet Tooth,Fishflies, and Gideon Falls creator Jeff Lemire is set to tell his life’s story for the first time in a new illustrated memoir to be published by Dark Horse Comics. 10,000 Ink Stains: A Memoir takes a book-by-book approach to Lemire’s career and will feature what sounds like a treasure trove of previously unseen material including sketches, essays, and archival reproductions of the very first comics that Lemire self-published at the start of his career.
Dec. 6, 2024
The 33 greatest road trip movies
These classic movies go far on a full tank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To quote the immortal words of Steppenwolf from their iconic song ‘Born to Be Wild’: “Get your motor runnin', head out on the highway, lookin' for adventure – and whatever comes our way.” Truly, nothing feels thrilling and promising than hitting the open road. The long tradition of road trip movies have made the genre one of the most appealing to storytellers and audiences alike.
Dec. 6, 2024
The best Path of Exile 2 classes, ranked and tier list
Our class tier list for POE2 puts the Mercenary at the top When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Path of Exile 2 classes in our ranked tier list place the Mercenary at the top S-tier and the Warrior ranked last, despite the classes seeming similar on the face of it. POE2 has six classes at time of writing and the full release is planned to add six more, massively expanding the available roster.
Dec. 6, 2024
The long-awaited finale movie of hit anime Attack on Titan is getting a wide release in theaters
Attack on Titan is coming to theaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news – the long-awaitedAttack on Titan finale movieis getting a wide release in the US and UK, following its Japan premiere. But, there are a handful of changes between the two episodes and the feature-length version, includinga new post-credits scene, as well as updated visuals.
Dec. 6, 2024
Ubisoft reportedly in talks for yet more buyout consideration on the heels of another high-profile flop with XDefiant's pending shutdown
It’s claimed that Ubisoft’s founding family wants to maintain its control over the company When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days after the announcement thatUbisoft’s free-to-play FPS XDefiant is shutting down, it’s been reported that the company being bought out is still a possibility, but sources claim that it’s in talks about how a potential buyout could be structured in a way that wouldn’t reduce the founding Guillemot family’s control.
Dec. 6, 2024
What do Indiana Jones and the Great Circle difficulty options change?
Difficulty options in Indiana Jones alter combat and puzzles to suit you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle difficulty options gives you two areas, action and adventure, where you can tune the difficulties to suit your preferences. The Action option governs basic gameplay, mainly combat and enemy behavior, and has four options from light to very hard.
Dec. 6, 2024
Where to find the Indiana Jones guard house key in the Great Circle
The guard house key is the first you need to find in Indiana Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You need to find the Indiana Jones guard house key as one of the first challenges you’ll face on the way to the Vatican. It’s more of a tutorial though than a real challenge, as the key and the door it unlocks, are more or less next to each other and there are multiple routes around and through this section.
Dec. 6, 2024
Where to put museum exhibits in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
There are four exhibits and five places to put them in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where to put museum exhibits in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle comes up when you investigate the break in and theft. There are four exhibits to go back into their displays, and five spaces because one’s been stolen - putting them back is the only way to identify what’s been stolen.
Dec. 6, 2024
New Stephen King adaptation gets a first look as it makes a major change to be less "sadistic" than the book
The Institute is coming to MGM Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at the new Stephen King thriller series The Institute has been released by MGM Plus. An image showing a teenager hooked up to a machine in a lab was shared as well as a full-length trailer airing behind closed doors at Content London.
Dec. 5, 2024
"The party never ends" in Splatoon-like shooter Foamstars, except it does because Square Enix is pulling the plug on new seasons – but not before a Nier: Automata crossover
2B and 9S continue to tour every game imaginable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anyone remember Foamstars,Square Enix’s attempt to dive into Splatoon’s territory? Less than a year since its release, the bubbly shooter is ironically ending seasonal support with a season called “PARTY GOES ON” and an admittedly exciting crossover with fellow Squeenix sibling Nier Automata. Once the festive season drops on December 13 and ends on January 17, the game won’t be getting any more seasonal updates, meaning that, err, the party doesn’t quite go on, it just fizzles out.
Dec. 5, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Dec 6-8)
From starstudded rom-coms on Apple TV to a new Star Wars series on Disney Plus, here’s what you should be watching this weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With December now in full swing, there’s never been a better time to cozy up in front of the TV and start making your way through your watchlist. There are plenty of new movies and shows to get stuck into on thebest streaming services, including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,DisneyPlus, Max, and Apple TV Plus.
Dec. 5, 2024
A more detailed look at the Superman logo has been revealed – and it's bringing back memories for DC fans
DC fans are getting nostalgic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look at theSupermanlogo has been revealed, and it’s reminding DC fans of other iconic portrayals of the hero. The new look comescourtesy of merchandise at CCXP, and it shows the familiar crest – along with a new font for the title. “The font looks a LOT like the Reeve era,“says one DC fan, whileanother says: “I really like it, looks like Returns”
Dec. 5, 2024
A new "darkly funny" thriller series with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score just landed on Netflix – and a second season is already on the way
Black Doves, starring Ben Whishaw and Keira Knightley, is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keira Knightley and Ben Whishaw’s new spy thriller series Black Doves has just landed on Netflix – and it’s proving to be a festive, fun treat. Both critics and subscribers seem to be loving the show already, judging by its perfect 100%Rotten Tomatoes scoreand the praise it’s getting on social media.
Dec. 5, 2024
Absolute Superman #2 pokes fun at generative AI, while sparks fly between Kal-El and Lois Lane
Do Lois and Superman see eye-to-eye on AI? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second issue of Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval’sAbsolute Supermanis in comic stores now and it continues the Absolute imprint’s so far unbroken 100% hit rate – as with the range’s Batman and Wonder Woman titles this is simply a great superhero comic. In the new issue the young Man of Steel has been caught in Brazil by the security forces of the Lazarus Corporation – most notably Agent Lane.
Dec. 5, 2024
After 18 months, I've finally found a daft handheld that rivals the Tetris Mcnugget - a drumstick KFC Tamagotchi that's hungry for chicken
Kentucky friend chicken. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m pretty sure no one asked for a KFC Tamagotchi that lives in a tiny drumstick handheld. That isn’t going to stop me from loving the fact it now exists, and while I get that it’s a cheap promo device in the same vein as theTetris McNugget, you can rest assured I’m going to get one in for a full review.
Dec. 5, 2024
After misses like Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem, Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director says BioWare decided to "look at what's worked in the past" for inspiration
“We wanted to make sure that this one landed in a way that was satisfying” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehas only released four new games in the last ten years, and two of them didn’t do very well, so it drew upon its old successes forDragon Age: The Veilguard. “I think for us, where we’ve been, the last two projects we’ve released, Andromeda andAnthem, we wanted to make sure that this one landed in a way that was satisfying, that told a good, cohesive story, could tell a good, coherent story,” creative director John Epler tells GamesRadar+.
Dec. 5, 2024
An Xbox Series S saved its owner's life in a truck accident, and while it still "runs games surprisingly well," Microsoft is sending him a new one anyway
“This console saved my life” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing games comes in handy sometimes. My proof? Well, one gamer claims that aXbox Series Sliterally saved his life while he was stuck in a truck accident and it’s even caughtMicrosoft’s attention. On Twitter, Brandon J shared the story of how “this console saved my life” - referring to the smaller, sleeker, and surprisingly sturdy all-digital Xbox.
Dec. 5, 2024
As Marvel Rivals fans worry about the roster being overrun with DPS heroes, devs tease more Strategist and Vanguard characters are coming in Season 1
But for now, there are still more Duelists than there are Vanguards and Strategists combined When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals' launch is almost upon us, and while the roster of heroes we’ll get on day one might be rather densely packed with DPS characters, the devs have teased that the other roles will be getting new additions relatively soon, too.
Dec. 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director says Stalker 2 had to "come out the oven" eventually, even if it did launch with a lot of bugs: "It's just how it goes"
It couldn’t remain in development forever, after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After manyyears of development and multiple delays,Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis here, and right from launch, it was apparent that it was a huge hit. However, while developer GSC Game World has been rolling outupdates to smooth out bugs, there’s no denying that the first-person shooter launched with quite a lot of them, butBaldur’s Gate 3’s publishing director is of the opinion that it had to take the plunge eventually.
Dec. 5, 2024
Billy Butcher gets a bloody first look in The Boys season 5 as the showrunner pays tribute to the cast for "saving" him
The final season is now filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5has started filming and to tease what they’ve been cooking up, Karl Urban has shared a typically Billy Butcher look at the leader of the Boys onInstagram, covered in blood and holding up five fingers. Given this is the final season, we won’t lie… we’re a bit worried, as anything could happen – and Billy has been in the firing zone since season 1.
Dec. 5, 2024
Black Mirror star has reportedly "been offered" the role of Severus Snape in HBO's Harry Potter TV show
Paapa Essiedu is allegedly being eyed to play Hogwarts' prickly potions master When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paapa Essiedu has reportedly “been offered” a role in HBO’s Harry Potter TV show – though official negotiations have yet to take place. The actor, who’s best known for his work in Black Mirror, Gangs of London, and I May Destroy You, is allegedly being eyed to play Professor Severus Snape, the mysterious and irritable Potions teacher at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Dec. 5, 2024
Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition review - "Boils the game down to its purest essentials"
Despite being an entry-point to the fantasy football series, Blitz Bowl: Ultimate Edition is up there with the greats. Besides being faster, cheaper, and more accessible than its big brother, Blood Bowl, this game distills everything great about its predecessors into a bite-size package. A really solid introduction to a different side of Warhammer Great value for the price point Games can sometimes ramble on Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 5, 2024
Capcom wanted to do more with Monster Hunter: World and "didn't give up" on those ideas – now "Monster Hunter Wilds made it possible" to try again
Interview | How Capcom used Monster Hunter Wilds to step up its tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the five-hour hands-on session that fueled myMonster Hunter Wilds preview,I followedCapcomstaff for a tour of the studio’s Osaka, Japan headquarters. As we explored the facilities behind the motion capture, music recording, and sound recording for more than just Monster Hunter Wilds, a theme of evolution began to emerge.
Dec. 5, 2024
Civilization 7 director explains that each sequel is a massive overhaul because iteration and graphics improvements are "not worthy of another chapter"
“Each major new version does innovate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7’s creative director says that each new entry in the strategy game series has to innovate meaningfully in order to be “worthy of another chapter” in the franchise. Speaking during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted, whereCivilization 7was named the most anticipated game of next year, creative director Ed Beach explained that “for us, it’s very important that a new chapter in the Civilization franchise has to be just as epic as the game is.
Dec. 5, 2024
Creature Commandos – All the Easter eggs, references, and cameos in the first entry of James Gunn's DC Universe
Here’s your guide to all the Easter eggs in every episode of Creature Commandos as they’re released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official – thetwo episode premiere of Creature Commandosis here, and the animated series marks the start ofDC Studios co-CEO James Gunn’s cinematic DC Universe. As you might expect, there are some Easter eggs and references to the wider DCU in the first two episodes, and we’ve got a breakdown of all the stuff you might have missed right here.
Dec. 5, 2024
Warcraft 2 just got its "first balance changes in 24 years," including a nerf RTS players have wanted since 1995
New century, new patch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard recently released Warcraft 2: Remastered, though not without some controversy, as the original version of the game is sadlyabout to be delisted from DRM-free storefront GOG. It seems Blizzard wants to make sure this new version of one of thebest strategy gamesever made is worth investing in, however, as the studio has just released Warcraft 2’s “first balance changes in 24 years.
Dec. 5, 2024
Creature Commandos: Who is Circe?
Get the lowdown on the OG Wonder Woman villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Creature Commandos episodes 1 and 2. If you haven’t seen Creature Commandos episodes 1 and 2, we recommend hitting play before you scroll below. If you’re ready for a brief breakdown, however, read on to find out more about the new DCU supervillain.
Dec. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director on Mass Effect 2 comparisons and how the RPG draws from BioWare's past successes: "don't reinvent the wheel if you don't have to"
Interview | Exploring Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s inspirations with creative director, John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterDragon Age: The Veilguard’s release, many compared both its structure and ending to Mass Effect 2. I myself saw a lot of parallels, with the latest adventure in Thedas including companion loyalty-like missions, questlines in more linear open zone locations, and a final story arc that’s reminiscent of the famous suicide mission aboard The Normandy.
Dec. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard directors say they would've loved to explore "what lies beyond the sea" and add new classes in the DLC we're never getting
BioWare leads speak about adding a dedicated Blood Mage class and exploring beyond Thedas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarestill doesn’t plan to release any new “story content” or expansions forDragon Age: The Veilguard, but the game’s co-directors have revealed what they would’ve added in the hypothetical DLC that we’re never getting. In a newReddit AMAwith directors John Epler and Corinne Busche, Dragon Age fans were keen to know more about the most niche lore tidbits, what the sequel’s ending means for the series' future, and, of course, whether or not we’ll be getting morestuffin the future.
Dec. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's big bad isn't bald due to hereditary hair loss, his age, or a stylistic choice: "Solas lost hair because of stress"
Tearing apart the Veil is a high-pressure job, okay? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s main baddie and Inquisition’s major party member Solas is bald. That’s no big deal - it suits his regal look. Most fans just assumed it was because of the fact he’s, like, thousands of years old, but the game’s co-director has now confirmed that he lost his hair due to the immense stress of trying to bring down the Veil and seemingly ruin the world.
Dec. 5, 2024
Eric Barone says he just can't "let go" of Stardew Valley "to work on something that isn’t already established and meaningful to people"
“Stardew Valley is a big and popular game, and I have a lot of attachment to it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyis Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone’s pride and joy, and for good reason withmore than 30 million copies sold, and he’s expressed having some difficulty putting it down and moving on to other projects. “It’s been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf… but this is the reality of my situation,” Barone said.
Dec. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi "deeply moved to be back on Xbox" with Fantasian, 17 years after dropping his last under-appreciated Xbox 360 JRPG
Fantasian joins Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey on Microsoft’s platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantasian Neo Dimensionmarks a monumental return to Xbox consoles forFinal Fantasycreator Hironobu Sakaguchi, whose last game to release on aMicrosoftplatform came over 17 years ago when Lost Odyssey launched on the Xbox 360. Speaking in an interview withFamitsu, Sakaguchi describes how exciting it was to learn that the JRPG was branching out to consoles - and most importantly, the Xbox Series X|S.
Dec. 5, 2024
Five years later, PUBG creator PlayerUnknown finally reveals his massive open-world survival game projects, aiming for "realistic worlds thousands of kilometers wide" across three games
And there’s a tech demo you can play right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PUBG creator Brendan Greene, better known by his moniker ‘PlayerUnknown’ has unveiled a new three-game plan, as well as a tech demo that’s available now. If you want an early look at some of what Greene and his team have been working on before those playtests, however, you’ll want to look at Preface: Undiscovered World.
Dec. 5, 2024
Former Blizzard president reckons Marvel Rivals has too much in common with Overwatch, comparing it to a viral Horizon Zero Dawn lookalike others called "shameless"
Mike Ybarra doesn’t seem too excited about the new hero shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard Entertainment’s former boss has chimed in on hero-shooting newbieMarvel Rivalsand implied it’s an Overwatch copycat. Ex-CEO Mike Ybarra left the World of Warcraft publisher earlier this year, but still occasionally comments on industry ongoings on social media. And with the superhero shooter jumping into the fray tomorrow - check out ourMarvel Rivals release times guidefor more - Ybarra decided to speak out on the Overwatch comparisons we’ve all been talking about since its announcement.
Dec. 5, 2024
Fortnite's permanent OG mode will preserve "some of the rough edges" from the classic battle royale era, but certain quality-of-life improvements have also made the cut
Yes, you’ll still be able to sprint in Fortnite OG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NostalgicFortniteplayers, the time has almost come – the permanentFortnite OGmode is rolling out tomorrow, andEpic Gameshas now revealed more details about how everything will go down, including just how faithful it will be. At first, you’ll be able to tackle OG in Solos and Squads, in Zero Build or Builds – no word has been given on when Duos and Trios will be able to dive into the action together.
Dec. 5, 2024
Help Talking Tom and his friends save their theme park from the Rakoonz in this brand new action-adventure
Talking Tom Blast Park launches exclusively through Apple Arcade on December 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a fan of Talking Tom & Friends, then we have great news to kickstart the Holiday season, as brand new mobile game Talking Tom Blast Park has arrived from Outfit7 – developer of previous fan favorites on Apple Arcade, including My Talking Tom+ and My Talking Angela 2+ – and promises to be fun for all the family.
Dec. 5, 2024
How to watch the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted 2024 for another look at Avowed, The Thing: Remastered, and more
Here’s the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted stream for YouTube, Twitch, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s nearly time for the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted once more, so here are a few handy stream links to bookmark before the big event. This year, the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted takes place on December 5 at 12pm PST / 3pm EST / 8pm GMT / 9pm CET.
Dec. 5, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle joins Dragon Age: The Veilguard in the free PR win that comes with saying 'no Denuvo'
Bethesda says Denuvo was “only in review builds for leak precautions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Contrary to what was suggested by some back-end Steam updates earlier this week, Bethesda has now confirmedIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewill not feature the controversial anti-piracy software Denuvo. That makes Bethesda the latest publisher to enjoy the free PR win that comes with saying no to Denuvo, and I can’t imagine this paints a great picture of the DRM maker’s efforts to rehabilitate its image.
Dec. 5, 2024
It's an RPG Clash of the Titans as Dragon Age chief's new project confirms it's been designed in partnership with Naoki Yoshida's Final Fantasy team
Eternal Strands had my curiosity, but now it has my attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eternal Strands, the new action game helmed by Dragon Age veteran Mike Laidlaw, just added another bit of RPG royalty to its ranks, in the form of Final Fantasy 14 and 16 developer Creative Studio 3. In a new trailer unveiled during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted, Eternal Strands developer Yellow Brick Games flashed up a new screen confirmed it’s been “designed with” Creative Studio 3.
Dec. 5, 2024
James Gunn says new Superman star David Corenswet is going to "freak everyone out" with his performance
Superman is being test-screened When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas given a new update on his upcomingSuperman, and he’s just as enthusiastic as ever about his Clark Kent. David Corenswet takes on the role for the new movie, and Gunn says he thinks the actor is going to seriously impress audiences. “Honestly, from the bottom of my heart, David Corenswet is going to freak everyone out with how great he is,” the DC Studios head toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Dec. 5, 2024
Kingsman star thinks another movie "could still happen", and he'd be keen "to do one more"
Taron Egerton and Matthew Vaughn are still hopeful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looks like the Kingsman franchise might not be dead after all. Fans' hopes for more movies were dashed back in October, when 20th Century president Steve Asbell candidly toldThe Hollywood Reporterthat the studio had “no plans” to do another chapter “anytime soon”. “I believe that was said by somebody from Fox, I think,” Taron Egerton, who plays Eggsy in the action-comedy flicks, explained toScreen Rantmore recently, though, as he revealed he and creator Matthew Vaughn are keen to continue the series.
Dec. 5, 2024
Like a Dragon technical lead says "new programmers at RGG Studio are blessed" by Yakuza games' quick turnaround because "recent major titles tend to have long development cycles"
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is coming out a year after Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which lets new developers climb the ranks quickly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon series technical director Yutaka Ito reckons new Ryu Ga Gotoku programmers are fortunate to work on the famously prolific Yakuza series. In a wide-ranging interview withAutomaton, Ito gave a bunch of insights into the internal mechanism that keeps Like a Dragon games releasing so consistently.
Dec. 5, 2024
Marvel Rivals release time - the countdown begins as the Overwatch rival nears launch
Here’s when Marvel Rivals will release on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X in your time zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve almost arrived atMarvel Rivals’release time, as the third-person Overwatch competitor is set to roll out for free across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X on December 5 – or December 6, depending on your timezone.
Dec. 5, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds dev says Capcom is "really expanding on the parts that were appreciated in Worlds" to fully embed new fans into the series
“We wanted to make sure that those who become interested in Worlds can now truly become fans of the franchise” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsart director Kaname Fujio says thatCapcomis using the best parts of Monster Hunter Worlds to ensure that new fans really feel like they’ve found a new home in the series. Speaking during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted, Fujio said “it’s true, [Monster Hunter] World has reached quite a lot of people.
Dec. 5, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds ran great on PS5 at Capcom's Japan headquarters, and its director says "the same level of frame rate improvement will also be implemented on PC"
Yuya Tokuda admits “there were obviously some issues” with monster hair and fur in the beta, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' open beta was a massive success, having managed to pull in almost half a million concurrent players on PC alone, but it wasn’t without its issues. A troublesome graphical bug transformed monsters and human characters alike intoincomprehensible low-poly blobson PC, while others struggled with frame rate and crashes, butCapcomhas been making improvements for the final version ahead of its release in February.
Dec. 5, 2024
Netflix's Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld star and creator are hopeful for a season 2: "We definitely would love to continue to play in this world"
Exclusive: Star Ali Wong and creator Echo Wu are absolutely keen for more Jentry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newly released Netflix animated series Jentry Chau vs. the Underworld from creator Echo Wu sees Jentry (voiced by Ali Wong) get into all sorts of predicaments. Turns out, being a teen with supernatural powers taking on the Chinese underworld in a small Texas town is troublesome.
Dec. 5, 2024
New Doctor Who Christmas special trailer teases an emotional cameo from Ruby Sunday following her departure from the TARDIS
Does the new teaser for ‘Joy to the World’ tease Ruby’s return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can watch the teaser here: Set to some Christmassy music, we see Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor meet Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan’s Joy at the Time Hotel, an establishment which allows its guests to visit moments in history. As the pair band together for a top secret mission, we see them encounter dinosaurs to Elizabethans as they travel throughout time.
Dec. 5, 2024
Next Borderlands 4 trailer is "badass af," says Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford even though he's "not supposed to talk about it" yet: "I'M FREAKING OUT, yo"
“My phone is blowing up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gearboxboss Randy Pitchford just couldn’t help but tease an upcomingBorderlands 4trailer he describes as “badass af,” even though he apparently wasn’t given the green light to say anything about it just yet. In a series of increasingly unhinged tweets, Pitchford feigned concern over his physical safety after very loosely describing the next Borderlands 4 trailer.
Dec. 5, 2024
Nosferatu star Nicholas Hoult says Bill Skarsgård’s intimidating "physical presence" as Count Orlok terrified him on set of the vampire horror
Exclusive: Nosferatu star Nicholas Hoult tells us how Bill Skarsgård was just as scary on set as he is in the film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From what we have seen so far from theNosferatu trailerand little sneak peeks, Bill Skarsgård looks completely unrecognizable as Count Orlok in Robert Eggers’s upcoming horror movie remake. But co-star Nicholas Hoult says the IT star was much more frightening on set.
Dec. 5, 2024
Nosferatu was almost Robert Eggers' second movie after The Witch, but he's glad he waited almost a decade to make the vampire horror: "It just wouldn't have been as good"
Exclusive: Director Robert Eggers explains how Nosferatu would be so much different if he filmed it 10 years ago after his breakout hit The Witch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, Eggers is ultimately glad he didn’t as he told GamesRadar+ at the UK premiere of Nosferatu, “I’ve just grown so much as a filmmaker. I’ve become more fluid with my collaborators.
Dec. 5, 2024
On the GTA 6 trailer's 1-year anniversary, gorgeous anime-style open-world game drops its own trailer clearly taking a page from Rockstar's marketing
Project Mugen is now Ananta, and it looks more gorgeous than ever - if a little familiar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember the teasers for the gorgeous anime-style open-world game Project Mugen? The game, now known as Ananta, already looked heavily influenced by GTA, and on the one-year anniversary of theGTA 6trailer, the devs just dropped a new trailer that clearly takes a lot of cues from Rockstar’s own marketing.
Dec. 5, 2024
One of my favorite indie roguelikes is returning for a sequel, as Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault sets its sights on a 2025 release
The roguelike/store management hybrid is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of our favorite roguelikes is set to return, as Moonlighter 2: The Endless Vault was revealed during the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted. Will is still manning his shop, but now he’s found himself in a mysterious new dimension. His task in the sequel is not just to increase the renown of his store, but also the village around it.
Dec. 5, 2024
Weeks before it dies for good, Friday the 13th: The Game isn't just surprisingly active - it's the most fun I've had with a multiplayer horror game all year
Friday the 13th: The Game is a wicked, lawless good time, and I’ll miss it dearly when it’s gone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A camp with no counselors As a non-cheating, non-hacking, out-of-practice player, there’s about a 2-3% chance I win any given game of Friday the 13th: The Game, but it doesn’t matter. Sure, the rush of escaping Jason Voorhees' grasp isn’t quite as thrilling when Jason is being straight-up bullied by cheating camp counselors, and conversely it feels unfair when the killer somehow has every perk unlocked right out of the gate.
Dec. 5, 2024
Open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki is giving out around $20 of free gacha pulls as dev apologizes and rolls out fixes for day-1 issues, promising more improvements to come
“We truly appreciate the high expectations you have for the quality of the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a huge day for people with pink hair and anyone who enjoys putting together an outfit that slays, because thecutesy open-world dress-upgame,Infinity Nikki, is finally here, but it’s unfortunately not without its issues. Since its launch a few hours ago, players onReddit have been reportingmajor input lag,visual glitches, crashes, and more, but thankfully, developer Infold Games has now acknowledged at least some of these problems.
Dec. 5, 2024
Overthrown is a unique sandbox game "relative to most of the genre," with an ever-changing world that separates itself from genre giants like Minecraft
With some chaotic city-builder flair thrown in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After proving itself asone of our favorite Steam Next Fest gamesearlier this fall, Overthrown is finally available to play in full - and according to developer Brimstone, it’s a worthy title to pick up for any fans of the sandbox genre looking for something a little bit different.
Dec. 5, 2024
Path of Exile 2 release date and times for early access
POE2 is out very soon, with the full release to come later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When is Path of Exile 2 coming out in early access, and when is the full release? Those who want to play POE2 as soon as possible don’t have to wait long, but the full game won’t be out for a while, and it’s pretty nebulous as to when exactly that’s going to be.
Dec. 5, 2024
Ryan Reynolds told James Gunn to "get the f*** out of here" when he asked the former Green Lantern star to come back for the DCU
Lanterns is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnsays he jokingly asked Ryan Reynolds to return as the Green Lantern after he and Safran were put in charge of the new DCU. “Ryan doesn’t give a sht [Laughs]. One of the first people I talked to after getting the job was Ryan Reynolds. I’m like, ‘You coming back?
Dec. 5, 2024
Secret Level review: "An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"
Secret Level, considered as a package, struggles to shake the troubles inherent to both anthology series and video game adaptations by their very nature. But the highs are high, even if the lows are low, and a few standout entries make for a fascinating, if not particularly good as whole, experiment. Some surprising, unexpected standout adaptations Largely beautiful animation throughout A clear love for games Uneven mix of adaptations Too many safe, brand-appropriate stories
Dec. 5, 2024
Space Marine Adventures: Tyranid Attack! review - "Simultaneously too easy and weirdly overcomplicated"
This is a budget-friendly welcome to the world of Warhammer 40,000 that sadly doesn’t really work as a satisfying game. Its production values are excellent and it has ‘good stocking-filler’ written all over it, but its gameplay is unfortunately lackluster. Production values are solid all-round with good miniatures and gaming board It’s an ideal cheap Christmas gift The Tyranids don’t do enough to feel like a threat It’s far too fiddly for a game this shallow
Dec. 5, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says he had his reasons to announce Haunted Chocolatier so early, and "if I don't post for a while, it doesn't mean I have abandoned the game"
His new game “will eventually be finished and come out” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that update 1.6 is finally available to allStardew Valleyplayers, solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is diverting his attention back toHaunted Chocolatier- and even though he announced the new game “kind of early,” he assures fans it’s still underway. Speaking in a recentupdateon the official Haunted Chocolatier website, ConcernedApe first admits that he’s “been a little sad to see Haunted Chocolatier getting dusty on the shelf,” but says he can’t just easily"let go" of Stardew Valley “to work on something that isn’t already established and meaningful to people"yet.
Dec. 5, 2024
Taika Waititi has some choice words for "nerds" who thought he'd "ruin" Thor: "You don't know what you want until I give it to you"
Waititi is not set to direct Thor 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taika Waititi has some words for the Marvel nerds who said he would ruin the Thor franchise. “That really propelled me into the nerdosphere, if you will,” Waititi toldEntertainment Weekly, explaining what happened when he first signed on to direct Thor: Ragnarok. “I was living a really lovely, peaceful life, and as soon as I did this, well boy, did the nerds come for me.
Dec. 5, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is a close-quarters strategy game that might turn me into a die-hard turtles fan
TMNT meets Into the Breach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown puts the heroes in a half shell into their own close-quarters strategy game. Announced during the PC Gaming Show Most Wanted, Tactical Takedown puts the turtles in a series of close-quarters fights. Borrowing a toybox style that turns Raphael, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Leonardo into tabletop-style miniatures, the game doesn’t give your turtles much room to maneuver in its grid-based environments, but that has a couple of benefits.
Dec. 5, 2024
The 25 best games of 2024
Year in Review | GamesRadar+ has cast its votes, debated the list, and ranked its pick of the best Games of the Year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been experiences like Astro Bot, certifying PlayStation’s new mascot just in time for PlayStation' 30th anniversary. Helldivers 2 proved that there’s still promise in the live-service model yet, a raucous multiplayer shooter that demonstrates the power of online multiplayer.
Dec. 5, 2024
The new guardians of the Infinity Stones go up against some brand new villains in Infinity Watch #1 preview
Check out a preview of interior pages from the all new Infinity Watch #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Infinity Watch has officially assembled to safeguard the power of the Infinity Stones in the Marvel Universe, and their new ongoing series is finally about to launch. The title brings together mostly new characters who have recently inherited the power of the Infinity Stones.
Dec. 5, 2024
The Thing Remastered shadow drops on PC and console with a new trailer showing how far the cult classic survival horror shooter has come in 22 years
Although a leak ruined the surprise somewhat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Thing Remastered, a touching up of the 22-year-old cult classic survival horror shooter, has dropped courtesy of retro remake maestro Nightdive Studios. It’s somewhat worth noting that the release was leaked ahead of its reveal at the PC Gaming Show, but we’re not going to focus on that right now.
Dec. 5, 2024
Creature Commandos: Who are the Sons of Themyscira?
They look a bit different from their comic book counterparts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Mild spoilers for Creature Commandos episodes 1 and 2 below! Creature Commandos has arrived, and it’s introduced us to a brand new crop of a characters - some of which are making their first-ever appearance outside of the comics. The animated series marks the first entry inJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s brand new DCU, making it canon - meaning that we’ll see these characters again in live-action projects down the line.
Dec. 5, 2024
One of Netflix’s most anticipated anime shows of 2025 about a retired hitman just got an emotional new trailer
Sakamoto Days is coming to Netflix in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released a new trailer for Sakamoto Days, a brand new anime based on the hit manga series. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we meet Taro Sakamoto and his family - who are insistent on the fact that Taro stays retired and doesn’t kill people anymore.
Dec. 4, 2024
XDefiant is shutting down as Ubisoft closes San Francisco and Osaka offices following "long journey" of free-to-play struggles, up to 177 devs impacted
Season 3 is still coming out and servers will stay online until June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas announced the “sunsetting” of its free-to-play first-person shooter XDefiant. Likewise, Ubisoft San Francisco and Ubisoft Osaka are shutting down while Ubisoft’s Sydney office is ramping down. XDefiant released back in Mayand reached a million unique players within just two and a half hours, a record for Ubisoft despite the game’s middling reviews.
Dec. 4, 2024
35 of the greatest movies with Marvel actors that aren't Marvel movies
Check out off-duty Avengers in movies far outside the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvel Cinematic Universe boasts some of the greatest actors working in modern Hollywood. For many of them, however, their work outside the confines of the MCU are just as superheroic. Since 2008, theMarvel Studiosmachine has made careers and revived others while some seem to disappear in the roles entirely.
Dec. 4, 2024
A Hulu/Disney Plus fan-favorite with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is coming back for season 2
Rivals is returning! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did the first season of Rivals leave you wanting more? Well, you’re in luck, because the colorful, crude comedy drama is officially returning for a second season. The show was met with hugely positive reviews upon its premiere on October 18, pulling in a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, so it’s hardly surprising a season 2 has been greenlit.
Dec. 4, 2024
A year on from GTA 6's first and only trailer, fans are convinced there's finally a new teaser hiding in the latest GTA Online update art
It’s definitely a Vice City throwback, but could it mean more? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, we made it – a whole year has passed since the release of the firstGTA 6trailer. We may be an entire calendar year closer to the launch ofRockstar Games' upcoming blockbuster, but with no other trailers to tide us over in the meantime, Grand Theft Auto fans are getting rather hungry.
Dec. 4, 2024
Ahsoka season 2 has Dave Filoni as the only writer as he provides exciting update on returning Star Wars show
Dave Filoni has given an update on more Ahsoka When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka season 2is in the works, and, though it doesn’t have a release date just yet, creator Dave Filoni has given an exciting update on how the new episodes are going. “I’m so well into that as well… I’ve been writing it, and I’m still the single writer on it, and so I’ve been enjoying doing that, but it’s a challenge, of course, and working some of these arcs through has been a challenge and making sure it’s all going to come out in a way that I think is exciting for fans,” he toldExtra TV.
Dec. 4, 2024
Alan Moore's The Great When is being made into a TV show – and the author is involved, saying "I'm genuinely excited"
The Long London is coming to TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although he’s left the world of comics behind, it’s a pretty great time to be an Alan Moore fan. The author published his long-awaitedMoon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magicin October this year. The same month also saw the release of The Great When, the first novel in his planned Long London quintet.
Dec. 4, 2024
All-New Venom #1 explained - Everything you need to know about the four potential mystery hosts, their new enemies, and the classic Venom host who's still in the picture
Everything you need to know about All-New Venom #1 and its big mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All-New Venom #1is here, and as promised, writer Al Ewing, artist Carlos Gómez, colorist Frank D’Armata, and letterer Clayton Cowles deliver a promising mystery around the new human identity of the eponymous symbiote hero. With four suspects, each somehow stranger than the last - Luke Cage, Rick Jones, Robbie Robertson, and Madame Masque - the possibilities are just opening up.
Dec. 4, 2024
Almost 3 years after season 1, Severance gets a new look at season 2 as the sci-fi show creators explain the delay
The Apple TV Plus hit returns in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead ofSeverance season 2debuting on Apple TV Plus in January, a series of new images have been revealed – and they contain some interesting details. Tramell Tillman’s Seth, Adam Scott’s Mark, and Britt Lower’s Helly all appear in the season 2 preview, as the creators explain why it’s taken so long to reach our screens.
Dec. 4, 2024
As Dragon Age: The Veilguard resolves major story arcs and mysteries, the RPG's creative director says that means Dragon Age 5 is a "possibility" for BioWare to "tell any story we want"
“Say, someday we do a Dragon Age 5, or whatever comes next, I think there’s just a feeling of possibility” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In many ways,Dragon Age: The Veilguardis a game of revelations for the series. At last giving some answers to longheld questions,BioWare’s latest RPG lifts the lid on the nature of the Blight, the true story of the elves, and even explores the real history of the dwarves.
Dec. 4, 2024
As the PS1 turns 30 years old, former PlayStation chief reveals he knew nothing about making games when joining the team but was assured "none of us do either"
They figured it out in the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStationis celebratingthe 30th anniversary of the original console, and it turns out its early team didn’t have much of a clue what they were doing at first. In an interview withEurogamer, formerSony Interactive EntertainmentAmerica president Shawn Layden reminisces about the early days of the company. “I joined PlayStation specifically in ‘96 when they were a year into it,” he says.
Dec. 4, 2024
As the third Final Fantasy 14 Ultimate race in a row ends in MMO raiders caught using add-ons, World Race lead bans them outright: "Not everyone will be happy, but I think this is the best way forward"
Not everyone is happy, indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestFinal Fantasy 14Ultimate raid has not come without its drama as players hoping to snag the top spot in the race to clear the fight first werecaught and disqualified for cheating- a situation that has resulted in a controversial complete rework of the World Race’s rules. Followingpatch 7.
Dec. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor Neil Newbon messaged the Fallout London team early on to say he wanted "to be involved," only to be left on read for nearly 2 years
“They missed my message” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3voice actor Neil Newbon hasn’t only played the role of the ever-beloved pale elf Astarion, but he’s also acted in one of the biggestFallout 4mods to date - although it took a while for theFallout Londonteam to onboard him, apparently. Speaking in an upcoming interview withGinx TV, Newbon looks back at how he joined the cast of Fallout London.
Dec. 4, 2024
BEACN Studio review: "For creators running a dual-PC loadout, there’s a lot to love here"
The BEACN Studio is the solution to a common problem for creators, managing audio seamlessly across a two-PC setup. Backed by BEACN’s powerful audio processing and management software, the Studio makes it simple to sound your best. Simple Dual-PC audio system Clever multi-device potential Onboard XLR preamp and processing Intuitive, powerful supporting app Lightweight plastic build No Xbox Series X compatibility Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 4, 2024
Daredevil: Born Again star reveals that the MCU series is set five years after the Netflix original
“They get a little longer in the tooth” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Again’s Wilson Bethel has confirmed when the newDisneyPlus series takes place inthe MCU timeline. “Maybe it’s different on a sitcom or something like that,” Bethel began (perCollider). “But if you’re on a show over a period of time and the characters are aging together in real-time, and if the show is well written and the writers are sort of responding to that reality transpiring – the wrinkles of their hair, etc – then in theory, the character is evolving in a way, whether or not the show was on air.
Dec. 4, 2024
David Harbour has already seen a cut of Marvel's Thunderbolts – and teases the movie's "surprising" and "impressive" direction
“It’s very impressive” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Harbour says he’s already seen an early cut of new MCU movieThunderbolts* – and his verdict sounds extremely promising. “Marvel is excited by its expansion, to a certain degree. And also, I think they’re doing a bit of a course correction around getting too big, in a way, with theDisneyPlus stuff,” the actor toldCinemaBlend.
Dec. 4, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is getting a free standalone character creator as BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day, along with a patch adding nostalgic armor and more to the RPG
Happy Dragon Age Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today isDragon AgeDay, andBioWarecertainly hasn’t forgotten about it - in fact, the team has a lot in store for its most recent RPG,The Veilguard, in celebration. December 4 marks the arrival of Dragon Age Day, the equivalent of Mass Effect Day for fans ofBioWare’s fantasy RPGs. It’s not going to be small this year like its sci-fi sibling’s day was, however - developers are adding some exciting features to The Veilguard, a title that arguably stands as one of this year’sbest RPGs, as well as a free character creator on all platforms.
Dec. 4, 2024
Even after 10 years of My Hero Academia, creator Kōhei Horikoshi is already "planning to start a new manga as soon as I possibly can"
Even if he didn’t want to write it’s story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The My Hero Academia mangawrapped upin August after 430 chapters and 10 years, but its creator, Kohei Horikoshi, is already planning his next move. Ina new interview with Marvelto celebrate the publication of MHA’s final collected edition, Horikoshi revealed that he is back at work.
Dec. 4, 2024
Fallout creator wishes he made different genres in the RPG series like a "really good FPS" similar to Borderlands or an adventure game all about stealing from Vaults
The possibilities are endless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Falloutcreator Timothy Cain has been thinking about what genres would work well for the beloved RPG series, and I’d play all of them. “Why don’t we make a Fallout-style game that’s just combat,” Cain says in aYouTubevideo. While he likes that it continued as an RPG series and appreciates the ways you can avoid combat through stealth and dialog, he also thinks, “You could really double down on the combat elements and make a really, really good FPS in the Fallout universe.
Dec. 4, 2024
Fallout season 2 starts filming as The Ghoul's Walton Goggins shares BTS look: "It feels good to slip on this skin"
Get ready to return to the wasteland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout’s Walton Goggins says it “feels good” to be back playing the Ghoul, confirming that season 2 has officially started filming. The actor, who will next been seen inThe White Lotus season 3, took to Instagram to share a close-up photo of himself in the make-up chair, as someone carefully applies his facial prosthetics.
Dec. 4, 2024
Fantasian Neo Dimension is easily the best way to play the formerly mobile JRPG, warts and all
Now Playing | Three years later, the latest from Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi has finally escaped mobile jail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not to say you can’t go and play Fantasian on Apple Arcade if you really wanted to, it’s absolutely still right there and currently available to anyone interested, but why would you? After spending some time with Fantasian Neo Dimension on the Nintendo Switch, I have a hard time imagining playing it any other way.
Dec. 4, 2024
Felicia Day on how Twenty-Sided Tavern changes the game for D&D
It can teach us how to bring emotion to our own RPG characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It certainly seems ambitious, and no effort has been spared in the spectacle, from the set-design to the interactivity to the incorporation of Wizards of the Coast licensed materials (this is an official D&D show). With that in mind, I enlisted Felicia Day ahead of her run on Twenty-Sided Tavern as a guest performer earlier this year to talk through what makes it such an alluring project to be a part of.
Dec. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shippers waited 27 years to see Cloud kiss Tifa, but the team only added it because they wanted "something more" than a hug
Naoki Hamaguchi breaks down the shocking Gold Saucer smooch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthtucks away a missable romantic moment that some fans have been waiting 27 years for, and the game’s director has finally explained how it came about. Just be warned: there are some potential spoilers for the remake/sequel/requel ahead. Almost three decades on, Final Fantasy 7’s love triangle is almost as iconic as it is brutal since no one wants to pit the game’s two main gals against one another.
Dec. 4, 2024
Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck joins fellow Stephen King adaptations The Monkey and Welcome to Derry as it nabs 2025 release date
The eagerly anticipated sci-fi drama will land in cinemas in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More specifically, NEON has confirmed that the flick will land in cinemas on May 30 – a whopping six years after Flanagan’s last featureDoctor Sleep. Having passed away from a brain tumor at 39, Chuck walks back through major events, before finding himself once again living in a supposedly haunted house.
Dec. 4, 2024
Forget Black Friday, I just found the Asus ROG Ally for even less
A record low for the handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just when I thought Asus ROG Ally deals had vanished post Black Friday, the handheld decides to drop even lower. That’s fantastic news for players who held off on picking up a portable PC during the sale, and it’s a wild price for something far punchier than a Steam Deck.
Dec. 4, 2024
Former PlayStation boss says "You're not going to see another PS1 to PS2 jump in performance," and believes we're nearing "a point where the console becomes irrelevant"
The upgrades are far more incremental these days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and former chief Shawn Layden is looking to the future of the industry and how the console market is nearing its limit. “I think we’re at a point where the console becomes irrelevant in the next… if not the next generation then thenextnext generation definitely,” Layden says in an interview withEurogamer.
Dec. 4, 2024
Former PlayStation boss says exploding AAA budgets squeeze out creativity as the "finance guys" hunt for their own GTA and find a "lot of copycats, a lot of sequels"
“‘Give me GTA 7, because I know how to plot that course.'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation’s former boss thinks that ballooning development budgets are “squeezing” the creative juices out of AAA game development. Shawn Layden is no stranger to huge game budgets, having served as a senior executive at the console maker for years. Poorly redacted legal documents previously revealed that blockbuster games he’d been involved with, includingThe Last of Us Part 2 and Horizon Forbidden West, had budgets exceeding $200 million, but Layden now feels those huge price tags are negatively affecting how games are made.
Dec. 4, 2024
Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says 100-hour games are a "mismatch" to today's reality: "I haven't even opened Red Dead Redemption 2, because I don't have 90 hours"
“Can we continue to build these massive edifices to God for this incredible amount of labour and time?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Layden tellsEurogamerthat game dev costs tend to double every generation. “The PS4 generation, which was the last I was associated with, game dev was 150m if you want to be top of the line, and that’s before marketing,” he explains.
Dec. 4, 2024
Fortnite XP gets a boost after battle royale players complained that leveling up was too slow in Chapter 6, but "it still isn't enough" to make up for the nerf
But hey, it’s better than nothing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Epic Gamesis attempting to make amends for the huge nerfs to XP gain inFortniteChapter 6: Season 1, but battle royale players insist that the leveling-up situation is"still awful." Clearly, though, developer Epic Games is aware of the complaints because it’s now made a few alterations. One of the main issues was with the merge of Daily Quests into one tab – while you could previously complete a few dailies in different modes for loads of bonus XP, Chapter 6 changed this so that the first three completed inanymode would give you 60K bonus XP total – far less than what was previously available.
Dec. 4, 2024
Games keep fighting over February 2025: Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 is now launching a week early, further away from Civilization 7 and Assassin's Creed Shadows
Warhorse says it has “a bunch of more exciting news coming in the following days” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in October,Yakuza studio Ryu Ga Gotoku moved forward the release date for its Like a Dragon pirate gameexplicitly so that you can “play the game that comes after it, with peace of mind.“Assassin’s Creed Shadows, meanwhile, was delayed to Februaryat least partly in response to the reception for Star Wars Outlaws.
Dec. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 claws its way back to "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam after Arrowhead puts the focus back on having fun, with over 13,000 positive reviews in the past week alone
Democracy is back on the menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2exploded onto the scene in February to rave reviews, but a controversial decision bySonysaw it review-bombed, and then weapon nerfs got it more negative criticism. Now, reviews on Steam are finally back up to overwhelmingly positive. The game was first review bombed back in May due to a surprise announcement thatPSN accounts would be required, even for PC players.
Dec. 4, 2024
I put 300 hours into Inquisition but this massive discount has finally made me want to pick up Dragon Age The Veilguard
Finally, something that makes being in the UK worthwhile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While I appreciate the calm after the Black Friday storm, it’s always a bit of a downer to no longer have a ton of savings at your fingertips. Especially when there’s still a lot of time to go until the holidays. Most of the best deals are either out of stock or have returned to their full price, so Santa has to look elsewhere.
Dec. 4, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC specs revealed: At minimum Ray Tracing GPUs are "required" and you'll need an RTX 4090 for Ultra settings
Even my RTX 3060 barely makes the cut for Minimum settings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great CirclePC specs have been revealed, and you just might want to shield your gaming rig’s eyes if you don’t want to hear it cry out in fear. Bethesda revealed the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle PC specs on its official website, and they definitely suggest some optimization hiccups.
Dec. 4, 2024
Infinity Nikki release time - the countdown to one former Breath of the Wild dev's cozy open-world game is on for PS5, PC, and mobile
Here’s when Infinity Nikki releases in your timezone across PS5, PC, and mobile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re less than 24 hours out from theInfinity Nikki release time, as the long-awaited cozy open-world game is finally set to land across PS5, PC, and mobile on December 5. You can read ourInfinity Nikki previewfrom earlier this year if you want a full rundown of the game, but in short it’s a gorgeous open-world game where your abilities are governed by your clothing.
Dec. 4, 2024
Is Jim Gordon really a murderer? Batman #155 reveals the complicated truth behind the assassination of Gotham's mayor
Is Gordon breaking bad? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November’sBatman #154 ended with a helluva unexpected cliffhanger: the shock reveal that Jim Gordon was seemingly behind the murder of Mayor Nakano. The issue ended with a furious Batman beating up Gordon who had pulled a gun on him, only for the two to collapse in despair, their decades of friendship seemingly shattered.
Dec. 4, 2024
It took 34 years for someone to actually beat the original NES Tetris – now it's coming to Switch so you can try for yourself
The Nintendo Switch Online library is getting an extremely notable classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tetris for the NES has been generating headlines all year thanks to the explosion of interest when13-year-old Willis ‘Blue Scuti’ Gibson became the first person to ‘beat’ the game. Now, Nintendo’s giving you the opportunity to test your own skills with this version of the game, as it’s just about to land in the Nintendo Switch Online classic game library.
Dec. 4, 2024
Lego Julian's Birthday Party (77046) review: "A colorful burst of joy, but missing out on some Animal Crossing touches"
Small yet perfectly formed, the Lego Animal Crossing Julian’s Birthday Party set won’t be the headline in your collection, but if you’re looking to expand from one of the bigger Lego Animal Crossing kits, it’s a delightful addition. Bright and colorful little set Really great price Sweet addition to a growing Animal Crossing Lego collection Never going to be the only Animal Crossing Lego set you buy The weakest Animal Crossing tie-in
Dec. 4, 2024
Marvel Rivals' battle pass is an anti-FOMO win that doesn't expire at the end of seasons: "There's no need to worry about not having enough time"
“Marvel Rivals is free to download and heroes, maps, and other gameplay elements are completely free” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalshas revealed its broad plans for monetization, and the details of its battle pass have fully allayedconcerns of stingy microtransactions. NetEase publishedDev Talk 7 - Monetizationon the official Marvel Rivals website, and it goes over what players should expect when it comes to fun topics like microtransactions and battle passes.
Dec. 4, 2024
Marvel Rivals' microtransactions might be even stingier than Overwatch 2 as streamers show off its in-game store featuring MCU skins
If the new hero shooter uses the genre’s usual $1=100 coins exchange rate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:NetEase has confirmed that Marvel Rivals' premium currency will cost $1 for 100 coins, though it’s happily exchangeable for the game’s free currency at a 1:1 rate. Cosmetic prices have also been announced, with standard bundles costing between $16-22 and legendary bundles costing between $24-33, which is definitely gonna hurt a few wallets.
Dec. 4, 2024
"It felt like we needed to do something": How Varric Tethras went from nearly being left out of Dragon Age: The Veilguard to becoming a foundational character
Interview | Exploring the role of Varric Tethras in Dragon Age: The Veilguard with BioWare’s creative director, John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the years, many RPG companions have stolen my heart. But when it comes to dependable best friends, no one can compare to Varric Tethras. The dwarven rogue, storyteller, and occasional unwelcome tagalong – who I first met as Hawke in Dragon Age 2 – is one of my favoriteBioWarecharacters.
Dec. 4, 2024
Miles Morales star wants Tom Hardy’s Venom to make a live-action cameo in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse
Was Venom 3 really the end for Tom Hardy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeVenom 3might not be the last dance for Tom Hardy’s Marvel journey after all as Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse star Shameik Moore says he wants Hardy’s Venom to make a live-action cameo in the upcoming Spidey sequel. “Someone else in their physical live-action form?
Dec. 4, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds director says 4 weapons will get "big improvements or changes" after beta feedback: lance, switch axe, insect glaive, and sword and shield
Some things, like difficulties with the controls for the lance, “really became evident” thanks to the beta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fear not, Monster Hunter fans, your feedback has been noted, asCapcomis planning some “big improvements” and changes for a number of weapons inMonster Hunter Wildsfollowing the recent open beta test. From ourlatest hands-on preview of Monster Hunter Wilds, we already noticed a significant difference between the beta test version and the updated buildin the form of hitstop(which is much more noticeable now), but that’s not the only improvement Capcom has been cooking up.
Dec. 4, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds' new boss won't let you gang up on it in co-op - you'll instead need "new ways of playing" to squash the spider-like foe
Lala Barina isn’t letting co-op teams rest on their laurels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' new boss is designed to make you find new strategies while in co-op teams, as long as you can get over any potential arachnophobia. Lala Barina is an elegant spider-ish boss that twirls like a ballerina but will ensnare you in webs all the same, and we now know more about how to defeat the creature ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds' February release date.
Dec. 4, 2024
Netflix shares a spooky new look at Jenna Ortega in Wednesday season 2 as filming finally wraps
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday season 2has finally wrapped filming, and we are (hopefully) just months away from the return of Jenna Ortega’s violin-playing, prom-dancing, super-power-having protagonist. Netflix shared a new look at the hit show’s second season, which sees Ortega as Wednesday in her signature braids and unimpressed facial expression, alongside the caption, “Jenna Ortega closes the coffin on Wednesday Season 2.
Dec. 4, 2024
Nightbitch review: "Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite"
Completely stripping the bold premise back, Nightbitch is one of the year’s most disappointing releases, wasting the talents of the usually brilliant Amy Adams. This dark thriller is all bark and no bite. Authentic slice-of-life glimpses at motherhood Severely dials back the wild premise The tone is all over the place Weak material holds Amy Adams back from greatness Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 4, 2024
Now that Steam Deck has made good on the failed promise of Steam Machines, it looks like Valve is paving the way for third-party devices "powered by SteamOS"
The Steam Machine dream may yet live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The dream of the Steam Machine might not be dead after all. Now that theSteam Deckis a bonafide hit, it looks likeValveis paving the way for devices from third-party hardware manufacturers to make their own SteamOS devices. Valve has quietly just pushed some new brand and logo guidelines for SteamOS devices.
Dec. 4, 2024
Skeleton Crew's creators explain why Jude Law's character doesn't show up until the final 10 seconds of episode 2: "We wanted you to feel like you're already lost and on an adventure"
Exclusive: Jon Watts and Christopher Ford on the decision to hold back Jude Law back from Skeleton Crew’s first two episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skeleton Crew creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford break down why Jude Law’s mysterious character doesn’t emerge until the closing moments of the second episode. With the gang locked up in the brig on the pirate-infested planet of Borgo, it appears their situation is dire.
Dec. 4, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says he's done "a ton of work" on his next game Haunted Chocolatier, but it needs a lot more: "It’s okay, I’m addicted to the grind"
“I know many people are excited to play Haunted Chocolatier, and may be disappointed to hear that it will still take a while” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has an early Christmas gift for fans eagerly awaiting his next game: a development update blog detailing just what’s going on withHaunted Chocolatier. In short, it hasn’t been abandoned and a ton of work has already been done, but a lot more work needs to be done before it’s ready for release.
Dec. 4, 2024
The first part of the huge Baldur's Gate 3-themed Stardew Valley mod is complete, and "it won't be long now" until its release
You’ll soon be able to hang out with Astarion, Shadowheart, and more in the hit farming sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hugeBaldur’s Gate 3-themedStardew Valleymod, Baldur’s Village, just got a huge step closer to its completion, as one of the mod creators confirms its “first part” is now finished. Created entirely by fans,Baldur’s Village was first revealed back in April, and it looks like a dream come true for farming sim fans who want to spend even more time with the cast of Larian Studios' massive RPG.
Dec. 4, 2024
This HP Victus just broke the record for the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal I've ever seen
Cheaper than Black Friday! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With this year’s holiday sales in the rear view mirror, I was surprised to find the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal I’ve ever seen while hunting down the latest offers this morning. This HP Victus 16 never crossed my radar during last week’s main event, and now I see why.
Dec. 4, 2024
Video game theater reaches the next level in Grand Theft Hamlet, a GTA Online Shakespeare production where even the director can be killed
Interview: “They might shoot us”: Grand Theft Hamlet’s documentary filmmakers Sam Crane and Pinny Grylls on dying during filming and why Grand Theft Auto Online’s Los Santos is the perfect destination for Shakespeare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” When Shakespeare sat down to write As You Like It over 400 years ago, even his boundless imagination couldn’t have foreseen how far the definition of ‘players’ would stretch.
Dec. 4, 2024
What do co-op candy Space Marine 2, action RPG breakout Black Myth: Wukong, and JRPG hit Metaphor: ReFantazio have in common? This busy director worked on them all
Interview | Beth Park discusses the “nuts” year that’s seen her name on credits for three of this year’s biggest games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a whirlwind that Park hasn’t quite landed from. “I can’t say that my excitement has gone down,” Park tells GamesRadar+ ahead of her breakthrough being announced. “I’m just kind of getting into the skin of this successful woman who I apparently am!
Dec. 4, 2024
First Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim reactions call the anime movie "breathtaking" and "a roaring return to Middle-earth"
Reactions are in for the Lord of the Rings anime movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reactions for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. The anime movieis a prequel that tells the story of Helm Hammerhand, who was a King of Rohan – and the namesake of Helm’s Deep.
Dec. 3, 2024
A lot of Sony's leadership didn't take the PS1 seriously at first with Nintendo and Sega dominating the console space: "They didn't want to be associated with it"
The PlayStation 1 was seen by some as a “fool’s errand” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With three decades under its belt as one of the most iconic video game consoles to date, the PlayStation 1 is now a beloved source of nostalgia for many - but formerSonylead Shawn Layden says that not everyone in the company wanted to be associated with its debut console.
Dec. 3, 2024
A major Star Wars question from Andor was just answered in new show Skeleton Crew
Skeleton Crew has resolved a burning Andor question When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Star Wars show Skeleton Crew has resolved a burning question from Andor with just one line of dialogue. The following containsmild spoilers for Skeleton Crew episodes 1 and 2. In Skeleton Crew, a group of kids are stranded in space and are searching for a way back to their home planet of At Attin.
Dec. 3, 2024
A new Netflix thriller takes the #1 spot on the streamer, despite dividing viewers and critics
The Madness is top of the TV chart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Madness, a new Netflix limited series, is currently at the top of the streamer’s TV chart after it premiered on November 28 (perFlixPatrol). The thriller stars Colman Domingo as Muncie Daniels, a media personality who’s framed for the murder of a white supremacist after he stumbles across a dead body in the woods.
Dec. 3, 2024
A new update and $30 discount means now is the the perfect time to get into the criminal underworld of a galaxy far, far, away in Star Wars Outlaws
Kay Vess’ debut adventure is almost half off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After bouncing Star Wars Outlaws at launch, I’ve been meaning to get into it after hearing about all the improvements, and if you’re in a similar boat, this deal might be the perfect chance. Amazon is currently selling the Limited Edition of the game (which only gets you the Jyn Erso-inspired Rogue Infiltrator character pack, but that’s better than nothing) on both PS5 and Xbox Series Xfor only $39.
Dec. 3, 2024
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp's new paid version has finally arrived and is microtransaction-free, but fans already miss the old app
“I’m feeling both overwhelmed and underwhelmed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenew “paid” versionofAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camphas finally arrived, kicking all of the old app’s microtransactions to the curb in favor of a one-time purchase model without online capabilities or multiplayer functionality - and even though fans are excited, they’re also missing some of the axed features. After announcing the new Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp app,Nintendoclarified that there would be differences between the paid version and its free predecessor.
Dec. 3, 2024
As Sony confirms the PS2's 160 million sales, former PlayStation chief reveals how many were actually made, confirming very few remain unaccounted for
The Nintendo Switch has some ground to cover to reach the PS2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyrecently revealed thatthe PS2 has sold over 160 million consoles worldwidesince its release in 2000, reigniting the old question among fans of how many units haveactuallybeen made. As backed up by one PlayStation alumni, it might not be much more than what’s been sold.
Dec. 3, 2024
Big Preview: Monster Hunter Wilds – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Capcom's most ambitious entry yet
We flew to Osaka, Japan to visit Capcom and spend hours with a new build of Monster Hunter Wilds, and to meet the devs pushing the series' boundaries once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Previous hands-on sessions of Monster Hunter Wilds have impressed us, but our time playing the game alongside the developers atCapcomhave taken it to the next level.
Dec. 3, 2024
Borderlands director says he "could write a book" on his experience making the critically-panned video game movie
Eli Roth has (briefly) reflected on Borderlands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands director Eli Roth has shared a cryptic reflection on making the movie. The video game adaptationbombed at the box officeand received a frosty reaction from critics, too, with our ownBorderlands reviewawarding the movie just 2 stars. “That was a whole other story,” Roth toldIndieWireof the movie.
Dec. 3, 2024
Challengers director Luca Guadagnino says he wishes he'd made a Spider-Man movie with Andrew Garfield
“I had these dreams because I’m kind of a megalomaniac” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I remember when Sam Raimi directed his first one, and I was 28 or 29, I had these dreams because I’m kind of a megalomaniac, and I wished I had been asked to do one. So I wish I had directed [Garfield] in Spider-Man,” Guadagnino said during an appearance at Marrakech Film Festival (viaVariety), where Garfield is serving on a jury led by the director.
Dec. 3, 2024
Creature Commandos release schedule: When is episode 3 on Max?
Here’s how to stream the new DCU show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos has arrived and the R-rated animated series kicks offJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s new DCU. The show follows a ragtag group of monsters assembled by Amanda Waller, who, following the events of Peacemaker season 1 (which is canon to the new DCU), can no longer legally put human lives in danger and assembles a team of monsters to take down Amazonian supervillain Circe.
Dec. 3, 2024
Creature Commandos release schedule: When is episode 4 on Max?
Here’s how to stream the new DCU show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos is here, and it’s the beginning of the new DCU. The R-rated animated series follows a ragtag group of monsters put together by Amanda Waller, who, following Peacemaker season 1, is blocked from legally putting human lives in danger. But, she needs to take down Amazonian supervillain Circe.
Dec. 3, 2024
Creature Commandos star Frank Grillo thinks we’ll get a season 2 of the new DC show "unless something goes terribly awry"
Exclusive: Frank Grillo talks Creature Commandos season 2 and what he’d like to see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos star Frank Grillo is confident that the new DC show will get a second season. “Unless something goes terribly awry, I think we’ll see a season 2,” Grillo tells GamesRadar+. “I’d love to see how it evolves. I’d like to see I’d like to see how they develop as a team because it takes the whole season for them to be a symbiotic kinda group and just see where it goes.
Dec. 3, 2024
Creature Commandos star says the new James Gunn show "sets up a world where people can be confident" in the new DCU: "Everything is gonna be okay"
Exclusive: Steve Agee explains how Creature Commandos sets the tone for the new DCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos star Steve Agee says that while kicking off the DCU with an animated show is “pretty high stakes,” fans can rest assured that the future of the comic giant’s TV and movie adaptations is in good hands.
Dec. 3, 2024
Cyber Monday Xbox deals 2024: The few surviving deals you can still grab
Cyber Monday Xbox deals are no more, but there are a couple still going strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don below, you’ll find the latest Cyber Monday Xbox deals that are still available, from controllers, to a few games, to some other accessories you might like. There are still a couple of console discounts going, just make sure you act fast if you want to buy anything - who knows when the deals will finally finish up.
Dec. 3, 2024
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware isn't "really considering" Elden Ring 2 right now, but he's still not ruling out more of the Lands Between in the future
FromSoftware has multiple projects in the works right now, but Elden Ring 2 isn’t one of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry,Elden Ringfans, it doesn’t sound like we’ll be returning to the Lands Between for a full-blown sequel any time soon, as director Hidetaka Miyazaki confirms thatFromSoftware"isn’t really considering" such developments right now. “We’re not really considering developments such as an Elden Ring 2,” he said, adding the idea of developing the IP further could still happen “in some form in the future.
Dec. 3, 2024
Fallout and Arcane star's serial killer thriller Sweetpea gets season 2 renewal
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sweetpea season 2 is officially in the works, withFalloutstar Ella Purnell set to return as the titular serial killer – and she promises to “become more twisted than ever” in the next chapter. “Being part of Rhiannon’s coming-of-rage journey has been a career highlight for me, and to see fans engage with and relate to our oddball Rhiannon, in all her complexity, feels truly special,” Purnell, who’s also known for playing Jackie in Yellowjackets and Jinx inArcanesaid in a statement.
Dec. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says it's fine if you didn't like the ending, but the RPG's devs still got "the response we wanted" as players "are still talking about it"
Positive and negative opinions are both “very valid and worthwhile,” says Square Enix’s Naoki Hamaguchi When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s ending might not have gone down brilliantly with absolutely everyone, but director Naoki Hamaguchi says that’s fine since the team ultimately hoped to spark “speculation and discussion,” and that’s exactly what the ending has done.
Dec. 3, 2024
First 8 minutes of the new Lord of the Rings anime movie arrives online for free - and fans are already loving it
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim releases its first few scenes online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Lord of the Rings fans, the opening scenes of the upcoming animated movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim have landed online and are available to watch for free. And it looks like fans are already impressed.
Dec. 3, 2024
Former PlayStation chief calls the PS3 Sony's Icarus moment: "We flew too close to the sun, and we were lucky and happy to have survived the experience"
Thankfully, it made the mission statement for the PS4 pretty clear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden admits the PS3 wasSony’s “Icarus” moment that left everyone “happy to have survived the experience.” Sony is celebrating 30 years of PlayStation this week – a history that includes the highs of the PS2 and, well, the lows of the PS3.
Dec. 3, 2024
Former Sony lead reveals that we got the PlayStation 1 because of a failed partnership on the SNES: "Nintendo left us standing at the altar"
It all worked out in the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After three decades, it’s safe to say the PlayStation 1 stands the test of time as one of the most iconic video game consoles to date - and according to formerSonylead Shawn Layden, it turns out that we may haveNintendoto thank for the beloved console’s origins.
Dec. 3, 2024
Fortnite players lament the battle royale "becoming a chore" as XP changes make leveling up much slower in Chapter 6's debut season
It’s not just you - progressing through the Battle Pass seems way slower right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FortniteChapter 6 is here, and dare I say it, it’s already a blast. With a stunning new map full of Japan-inspired locations, fresh movement mechanics, and more, there’s a lot to love, but not every change in the latest season has been well-received.
Dec. 3, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn-style open-world survival game previously blasted as "shameless" seemingly gets a thumbs up from Sony as it confirms a PS5 release
You’ll be able to tame Mechanimals on Aloy’s home console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Horizon Zero Dawn-esque survival game Light of Motiram seems to have been given a thumbs up fromSony, despite rampant comparisons of it and Guerrilla Games' action RPG series, as it’ll also be launching on PS5. Light of Motiram was revealed last weekand promptly gave everyone déjà vu with its concept and visuals.
Dec. 3, 2024
Horror sequel Thanksgiving 2 gets exciting filming update, as Eli Roth reveals several actors will be returning
“We’re upping the ante” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eli Roth has revealed when Thanksgiving 2 is set to start filming – and that a bunch of the first film’s stars will be returning for more axe-tion. The horror director teased what to expect from the “no bull***” follow-up in an interview withIndiewire, which confirmed cameras would start rolling on the new movie in late March.
Dec. 3, 2024
Hundreds of One Piece episodes are being moved behind a subscription paywall on Crunchyroll
You don’t have long to watch One Piece for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crunchyroll has announced that hundreds of One Piece episodes are leaving the free ad-supported tier. The anime streaming platform made the announcement in early December, confirming that by the end of the month, the shift will begin. The first 206 episodes will remain on the free ad-supported tier, but all of the episodes after this will be shifted into Premium Membership, which begins at $7.
Dec. 3, 2024
I spent 5 hours with a new build of Monster Hunter Wilds and it solved basically every problem I had after playing the beta – now this really feels like Monster Hunter World 2
Big Preview | Monster Hunter Wilds feels like the World follow-up I always wanted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than ever, Monster Hunter Wilds seems ready to take on its greatest challenge: following upMonster Hunter World, a breakout hit that brought a long-simmering cult classic to a roiling boil. The bones are the same but the presentation is sharper, modernized but still undeniably Monster Hunter.
Dec. 3, 2024
Intel just announced new graphics cards starting at $219, and I'm rooting for these budget Battlemages
The Intel Arc B580 with 12GB VRAM for under $250 is also a sight to behold. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Intel just officially announced two new Battlemage graphics cards, and entry-level PC enthusiasts are in for a treat. Not only is there a Arc B580 GPU with 12GB VRAM for $249, there’s a 10GB Arc B570 for just $229.
Dec. 3, 2024
Two Point Museum hands-on: Ghost breakouts, diarrhea curses, and acres of gifts shops breathe new life into the quirky business sim
Hands-on preview | Enticing visitors to spend money and capturing their interest adds a whole new dimension to Two Point Museum that justifies it as a sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sensibly guided through Two Point Museum’s tutorial, I’m finally let off the leash to chase star ratings, building as I please. Focused on fossils in these early hours, I naturally send one of my experts off on an expedition to scoop up more dino bones that’ll juice the ol' donation boxes.
Dec. 3, 2024
Marvel Rivals already has 33 heroes, but fans are debating whether another one was hidden in the launch trailer
Is that you, Shuri? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsis nearly here, and with a launch roster of 33 beloved characters, it’s shaping up to be a very promising third-person hero shooter full of fan favorites. However, with so many other Marvel characters that could be added to the ranks, fans are eagerly awaiting any new additions, and some are convinced they’ve already spotted one.
Dec. 3, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds director confirms my suspicions: a bug made monsters run away too frequently in the beta and the full game doesn't have this problem
It’s not just you, monsters really were running away too frequently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bug in the outdated build used for theMonster Hunter Wildsbeta caused monsters to run to new areas too frequently,Capcomhas confirmed, and the full game won’t have this annoyance. AsVGC reports, Monster Hunter Wilds director Yuya Tokuda discussed the beta at a recent press event.
Dec. 3, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds hitstop feels way better in the non-beta build, and the game's director was happy to juice it back up after overseas players apparently hated it in World
Monster Hunter Wilds weapons will land with more oomph in the full game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the first things I noticed in the updated build I played atCapcom’s Osaka headquarters for ourbig Monster Hunter Wilds hands-on preview, having sunk 15 hours into the game’s open beta last month, was the attack hitstop. It is, simply put, back.
Dec. 3, 2024
Move over Grogu, Star Wars fans are now obsessed with Skeleton Crew's Neel
Star Wars fans have a new little guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skeleton Crew has arrived, and Star Wars fans are all united on one thing – Neel is everyone’s new favorite little guy. Neel, who looks very much like a tiny blue elephant, is one of the group of kids who end up stranded in space after investigating a mysterious object in the forest.
Dec. 3, 2024
New trailer for Snow White live-action remake teases a twist to the classic Disney fairy tale as star Rachel Zegler sings an original song
A new trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneyhas debuted a new trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of Snow White, and it shows off how the new movie is updating the original classic tale. In the clip, which you can watch above, we see all the elements we’d expect – a feud between Snow White and the Evil Queen, that poisoned apple, and the dwarves – along with a few key changes.
Dec. 3, 2024
Prepare to experience Joy with the festive Doctor Who issue of SFX
Take a look inside the latest SFX magazine with our rundown of the new issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa and guest star Nicola Coughlan are the cover stars of SFX issue 386, which comes with some great gifts. Firstly, there’s a pair of A4Doctor Whoart cards: one features the artwork from the Season 25 Blu-ray box set; the other is a faux propaganda poster featuring Helen A and Fifi from “The Happiness Patrol”.
Dec. 3, 2024
Skeleton Crew review: "Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"
Skeleton Crew is a fun adventure story with lots of promise for Star Wars TV The pirates are swashbuckling fun Neel is adorable The mystery of At Attin is very intriguing Needs more Jude Law (so far) Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: a starry-eyed youngster trapped on a boring planet where big dreams go to die secretly yearns for adventure, while the authority figures in their life tell them to get back to work.
Dec. 3, 2024
Stalker 2 director says she was as shocked as anyone by the controversy over AI system A-Life's removal from the FPS's Steam page: "I noticed it because of Reddit"
“I was shocked, honestly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2has been getting a broadly positive response since launch, but it’s clear the game isn’t yet everything it could be. Key among the complaints from players is that the A-Life 2.0 system the devs talked up years before launch doesn’t appear to be working in the game, and the fact that details on this system disappeared from the game’s Steam page made some players believe this was a case of false advertising.
Dec. 3, 2024
Star Wars and The Question writer Alex Segura on Alter Ego, his gripping new noir thriller set in the world of comics publishing
Interview | The author on Alter Ego, AI, and Daredevil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Alex Segura is certainly on a bit of a hot streak at the moment… At DC he is currently penningThe Question: All Along the Watchtower, a new mystery series that follows Renee Montoya as she tries to solve a murder aboard the Justice League’s space station.
Dec. 3, 2024
Star Wars just introduced a mysterious new planet in Skeleton Crew, and fans already have big theories about it
Is it even a planet? Are Wim, Neel, and co stuck in a time anomaly? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skeleton Crewfans already have some big theories about Star Wars' mysterious new planet. Taking place at the same time as The Mandalorian, the show follows Wim (Ravi Cabot-Conyers), Fern (Ryan Kiera Armstrong), KB (Kyriana Kratter), and Neel (Robert Timothy Smith), as they set off on an adventure through the galaxy after discovering something incredible.
Dec. 3, 2024
The best Cyber Monday gaming deals 2024: The best offers to get the most out of the day
Cyber Monday gaming deals are here, and there are some great PS5, PC, Switch, and Xbox discounts to be found When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Today’s best deals3.FAQ Cyber Monday gaming deals are still going strong, although we’re now in the final couple of hours of the sale, so if there’s something that catches your eye, you’d do well to consider pulling the trigger before it’s too late.
Dec. 3, 2024
The first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter feature a Spider-Man comic book Easter egg
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatthe first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter are available to watch onlinefor free, fans have spotted a fun Spider-Man Easter egg (H/TCinemaBlend). In the clip, Kraven (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) infiltrates a prison to take out a mob boss, and his prison number is 0864. That’s not just any random number, though, it’s a fun nod to comic book history.
Dec. 3, 2024
The Witcher 4 wants to "at least live up to" The Witcher 3's legacy, but it's not "out to beat" CD Projekt Red's past RPG
The devs just want to “create the best game possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following director Sebastian Kalemba’s announcement thatThe Witcher 4has now"entered the full-scale production phase"and an accompanying teaser, the community has wondered whether the new RPG will live up to its predecessor’s stellar reputation - butCD Projekt Redsays it isn’t “out to beat” The Witcher 3.
Dec. 3, 2024
There’s a Peter Pan Easter egg in Skeleton Crew – and Star Wars fans are loving it
Skeleton Crew has a nod to Jude Law’s Captain Hook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans were quick to notice aDisneyEaster egg in Skeleton Crew, the latest TV show in theLucasfilmuniverse – and it’s a direct nod to Jude Law’s live-action Peter Pan villain. In the new series, Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead) voices a partially malfunctioning droid named SM-33.
Dec. 3, 2024
This Cyber Monday deal is just the gaming laptop I bought less than a year ago but better, cheaper, and it comes with Assassin's Creed Shadows
The Lenovo Legion 5i packs an RTX 4060 and i7 processor for just $879, which sucks for me but is great for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My first thought upon seeing thisLenovoLegion Cyber Monday deal was’dang, I just bought that exact laptop but with an older graphics card and for more money. That sucks.‘My second thought was,‘I need to write up this deal!
Dec. 3, 2024
This massive One Piece box set is an incredible way to get 22 volumes of the manga in one go and save over $100
The set collects the third and fourth arcs of the bestselling manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This One Piece box set is a great way to get your hands on no fewer than 22 volumes of the world-conquering manga in one place – and make a massive saving of $110 in the process! It’s the second in a series of premium boxes intended to collect the full series, with this one collecting the third and fourth story arcs in paperback tankōbon volumes.
Dec. 3, 2024
Justice League Unlimited #1 is the perfect way in to one of the most complicated universes in comics
Opinion | Justice League Unlimited is a great introduction to DC’s perennial superteam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the hardest parts of devising any team-up superhero book is getting new readers up to speed. Who are all of these people? Why are they all hanging out together? How do you balance them all in a satisfying way that doesn’t lead to the conclusion of “Well, we’ll just let Batman handle things, I guess.
Dec. 2, 2024
11 days before it hits cinemas, Kraven the Hunter's first eight minutes have been released for free – and it might just convince you to give the Marvel movie a shot
The hunt is on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprise move, the first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter have been released for free just a week before release – and it’s a bold tactic that might just sell you on the Aaron Taylor-Johnson-starringSonyproduction. In the opening scene, which you can see below after its initialbehind-closed-doors New York Comic Con debut, Taylor-Johnson makes a confident first impression as Spider-Man villain Kraven the Hunter.
Dec. 2, 2024
18 months after Tom Cruise declared his love for popcorn, he's contributing to cinema's unlikeliest trend with a Mission: Impossible popcorn bucket
Movies. Popcorn. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune, Deadpool and, now, Mission: Impossible? The Tom Cruise-led action franchise may not be the most obvious candidate to continue cinema’s unlikely popcorn bucket trend, but it’s apparently happening in preparation for the release of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. According to AMC’s director of food and beverage strategy Rob Bennett in a piece byTIME, Cruise “helped to guide the design” of an upcoming bucket, which will release in line with The Final Reckoning.
Dec. 2, 2024
A trailer for a Lego James Bond video game pitch has just resurfaced, and it's everything you'd expect from a Lego adventure
The name’s Bond, Lego James Bond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. History is littered with video games we’ll never get to play, and now we know a LegoJames Bondtitle is among them. A video for a Lego James Bond recently surfaced on Reddit andYouTubeand was spotted byEurogamer. The YouTube video and Reddit post have both been removed, but copies of the video still exist on Twitter.
Dec. 2, 2024
After 14 years, playing as a Grey Warden again in Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like such a full circle moment
Now Playing | In war, victory, in peace, vigilance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ithasto be the very joining chalice my Grey Warden used to become a member of the order during the battle of Ostagar, and through it, I’m taken right back to where my love for the series began. The moment is made all the more impactful because for the first time since Origins, I’m once again playing as a Grey Warden – and just like the Hero of Fereldan who fought against the blight in Southern Thedas, I’m now trying to save the day in the North as Rook.
Dec. 2, 2024
After 14 years, StarCraft 2's "impossible mission" has been beaten by refining the "Archon Toilet" strategy to cram a group of units into a spot where they'll live until the end of time
You can survive In Utter Darkness forever if you plan carefully enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s taken 14 years, but an intrepid StarCraft 2 player has finally figured out a way to survive a mission that’s supposed to kill you, even if their solution locks both enemies and allies alike into a never-ending stalemate. The mission in question is In Utter Darkness, which tasks players with killing a set amount of enemies before their Protoss units are inevitably overrun and go out in a blaze of glory.
Dec. 2, 2024
After making pop culture history, Jude Law compares working in Star Wars with Marvel and Harry Potter: "They've all got their own particular way of making the magic happen"
Exclusive: Skeleton Crew’s Jude Law talks stepping into a galaxy far, far away after stints in the Wizarding World and the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Until this point, only David Tennant – Jessica Jones' Killgrave, Harry Potter’s Barty Crouch, Ahsoka’s Huyang – had appeared in all three iconic franchises, but Law is the first to appear on-screen in each of Marvel, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.
Dec. 2, 2024
Antonblast review: "Explosively reinvents the destructive energy of Wario Land"
Antonblast explosively reinvents the destructive energy of Wario Land, delivering high-energy action that has you demolishing levels at speed while also rewarding precise play with a serious sense of momentum. Boss fights slow the pace a bit, but this is a front-to-back thrillride that you’ll keep coming back to master. Real impact to Anton’s destructive powers Speedy, but favors precise play Gorgeous visuals with a bop-worthy soundtrack Boss fights slow things down
Dec. 2, 2024
As Marvel Rivals adds even more DPS characters to its roster, dev reminds players that the team "wanted to move away" from Overwatch's traditional Tank, Support, and Damage roles
The devs want DPS characters to be able to “handle themselves” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsMarvel Rivalsunveils five more characters to bring its launch roster up to 33 heroes, some shooter fans are worried that the list might be a tad too saturated with DPS characters. However, the devs seem confident that that’s not the case, because DPS, Tank, and Support roles aren’t being integrated in the same, traditional sort of way in the first place.
Dec. 2, 2024
At 50% off, the art book for one of the best-looking RPGs in recent history is too good to miss
The Sea of Stars art book is a treasure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to Cyber Monday, we typically focus on gear or games – it’s rare that we instead turn our attention to the various surrounding bits and bobs. But given that the art book for Sea of Stars, one of the best-looking RPGs in recent history, is an astounding 50% off at the moment, I am happy to make an exception.
Dec. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director Swen Vincke teases that Larian has been "buzzing with all the new exciting stuff" while the post-launch teams have been hard at work on the RPG's big updates
Not Baldur’s Gate 4, but still exciting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3launched last year to huge critical and commercial success, and while a lot of us are sad there won’t be any full-blown DLC, director Swen Vincke says “new exciting stuff” is being worked on. Vincke has only just gotten around to celebrating Baldur’s Gate 3’s nomination for Best Community Support at The Game Awards because he was on holiday at the time of its announcement.
Dec. 2, 2024
Best Buy will have more 30th Anniversary DualSense stock today - but you'll need the app
Another shot at the rare controller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy is revelling in its Cyber Monday deals this afternoon, but that doesn’t mean it’s ignoring the restocks we’re all waiting for. The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller has been unavailable since pre-orders first went live back in September - but the Best Buy app could offer up a solution today.
Dec. 2, 2024
Calling all Lord of the Rings fans, I've found the best Cyber Monday book deal that'll save you 55% off your next trip to Middle-earth
It’s time to head back to Middle-earth with this mind-blowing Cyber Monday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon is currently selling the hardcover of The Lord of the Rings Illustrated for$40.37 (was $90). If you are unfamiliar with this version of Tolkien’s epic, The Lord of the Rings Illustrated includes thirty-two of Tolkien’s own full-color illustrations and maps.
Dec. 2, 2024
Creature Commandos review: "James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands"
James Gunn’s surprisingly heartwarming R-rated animated series is the explosive fresh start that DC so desperately needed, and more than proves that the DCU is in good hands. Complex, layered anti-heroes with gut-wrenching backstories that make them impossible not to root for Refreshingly crude humor, violence, and some NSFW elements we’ve not seen before in a DC adaptation The animation style harkens back to Batman: The Animated Series Short season with an abrupt ending
Dec. 2, 2024
Cyber Monday is almost over, but don't miss out on this deal for one of the year's best horror games
Kinda hard to beat 50% off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday is almost over, but there are still a few pretty good video game deals - so why not jump on them before the day ends? These savings might not last throughout the end of the week, so we recommend getting them while they’re hot. If you have a PS5 and like to be scared, there’s one horror game remake that’s 50% off right now.
Dec. 2, 2024
Cyber Monday Lego deals will end at midnight - I've handpicked the 12 sales you shouldn't miss
The sale includes Lego Horizon, Technic, Harry Potter, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.My top picks3.Live updates This year’s Cyber Monday Lego deals have seen prices come tumbling down like a Jenga tower when you pull out the bottom brick. That means we’re knee-deep in discounts right now, so where should you start? If you ask me, I’d recommend focusing on a few kits in particular - either because they’ve hit a record low price or are hard to find most of the time.
Dec. 2, 2024
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals have now ended, but these offers are still up for grabs
Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals won’t last forever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.My top picks3.Live updates Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals officially ended at midnight, but there are still plenty of discounts to grab this week. Games comprise the tastiest offers still left standing, though I’m seeing fewer Switch console deals and bundles than ever. Disheartening to say the least, but there is one discounted OLED offer going at Walmart that you absolutelyhaveto check out.
Dec. 2, 2024
Cyber Monday PC deals can save you up to $600 today - but I don't think stock will last much longer
Let’s find you the perfect gaming PC for your budget this Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick Links2.My top picks3.Live updates Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are here, but you don’t have very long to make the most of them. This isn’t like Prime Day where offers can last for a week or two after the fact - this is the last stop on the gaming PC deals train line, and we’re drawing into the station soon.
Dec. 2, 2024
Cyber Monday PS5 deals will end today - I've got 19 console, game, and accessory discounts worth grabbing ASAP
Cyber Monday could be your last chance to grab excellent PS5 discounts. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Console deals3.Game deals4.Accessory deals5.Live report Cyber Monday PS5 deals are really coming in strong, and I’ve already had plenty of price cuts to share. The night is still young, but I am extremely aware of the fact this year’s seasonal sale will soon be over.
Dec. 2, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's script references Henry Cavill's iconic Mission: Impossible arm reloading scene – and it actually made it into the movie
The Cavillrine shows off his trademark move When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among the dialogue and directions, though, is a major giveaway for anyone who was lucky enough to see the pages early: the character ‘loads his arms Mission Impossible style’, a cheeky reference to Henry Cavill’s character Walker doing the same thing during a bathroom fight scene in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
Dec. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says that it's absolutely essential to Square Enix that his team makes Part 3 "the best experience we possibly can"
Good thing Part 2 is already so great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has already helped deliver two stunning installments ofSquare Enix’s planned three-part remake series, but he won’t be able to rest until his team makes sure the final game is just as mind-meltingly good. That’s an official order from publisher Square Enix, by the way.
Dec. 2, 2024
Forget Baldur's Gate 3, the Critical Role team are talking about creating their own video game
“We’ve been talking about creating a video game since we first started playing together” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind the nerdy empire and web series Critical Role is thinking of expanding its huge portfolio of Dungeons & Dragons live shows, Twitch streams, and agreat animated serieseven further by making a video game, apparently. What kind of video game?
Dec. 2, 2024
Hear me out, this 3 year old PS4 game should be at the top of your Cyber Monday shopping list
Kinda hard to beat 50% off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We know you love a good video game, and we know you love to shop for Cyber Monday video game deals. While it’s easy to get caught up on the newest and most popular games, why not consider some of the more overlooked and underrated - especially now, while they’re at a good price?
Dec. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station has been blowing players up, so the devs have come up with a handy guide to keep all your limbs intact
A small price to pay for glorious managed democracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Freedom isn’t free, and the price for some helldivers is a lost limb (or four), soHelldivers 2community manager Katherine Baskin has shared some tips and future plans for how to reduce the amount of collateral damage caused by the Democracy Space Station. The DSS is a system that’s managed by the community.
Dec. 2, 2024
I'd jump on this excellent Warhammer 40K Aeldari Combat Patrol deal before it gets replaced next year
Next year’s updated Aeldari box probably won’t be this good or cheap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve spotted the Warhammer 40K Aeldari Combat Patrol going for just under $125 at Amazon, which is a nice discount on one of the best Combat Patrol sets available right now. At $124.13, Amazon is listing this a 22% discount from $160, saving you $35, although this is a little cheeky as the retailer hasn’t charged anything close to that price all year.
Dec. 2, 2024
Keanu Reeves signed onto Secret Level's Armored Core episode because he loves Netflix's Love, Death and Robots as creator shares actor's reaction to their pitch: "F*ck yeah!"
Exclusive: Amazon’s Secret Level executive producer originally thought it was a joke that Keanu Reeves wanted to appear in the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’s new anthology series Secret Level adapts more than 15 beloved games for the small screen, with plenty of its characters played by a star-studded cast. Among them is John Wick actor Keanu Reeves,who appears in the epic Armored Core episode.
Dec. 2, 2024
Manor Lords publisher's best-selling soviet city-builder announces second DLC that's all about bringing socialism to the USA and Europe
“Socialism knows no borders!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just announced, Workers & Resources' next DLC, World Maps, will add eight new settings inspired by European countries, the British Isles, North Korea, and the East Coast of the United States. The game’s concept focuses on players building up a Soviet Republic based on the principles of socialist societies, potentially expanding the nation of a workers first society across the rest of the world.
Dec. 2, 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man reportedly made a whopping $3.8 billion, although the math doesn't seem to add up
Either way, it definitely made a lot of money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all had a feelingMarvel’s Spider-Mansold well, but did you know it apparently made a whopping $3.8 billion? According to theLinkedIn profileof Kevin Kimball, a former global group marketing manager at PlayStation, he oversaw the efforts for Spider-Man “achieving a 971% sales surge in its first year, selling over 20M units globally and generating $3.
Dec. 2, 2024
Mass Effect director uses an influx of new players to remind everyone that the RPG trilogy has one DLC you should definitely "make sure you play"
Perhaps we will once again broke some shadows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatDragon Age: The Veilguardis in players' hands, manyBioWarefans are already looking ahead to what’s to come with the developer’s upcoming projectMass Effect 5. And BioWare project director and executive producer Michael Gamble recently shared a recommendation for what new fans should experience when getting into the sci-fi series -especially if you’ve been using the recent $5 steal on the Mass Effect Legendary Edition as a jumping-in point.
Dec. 2, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the most fun I had with a JRPG this year and its Cyber Monday price is a new record low
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday deals have conveniently made my job a lot easier by making most of the best games I played this year cheaper than ever before and even easier to recommend. This was an especially rich year for JRPGs, as my personal GOTY list reflects, so if you’re looking for a big juicy game with engrossing systems and an enthralling story to play over the holidays, you’re in luck.
Dec. 2, 2024
My favorite gaming monitor will save you buying two separate screens this Cyber Monday
LG’s UltraGear display is two monitors in one. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shopping for a gaming monitor during events like Cyber Monday can be a pain the butt. It might be easy enough to find great discounts, but if you’re split between needing a super fast refresh rate for competitive shooters and a 4K screen for big adventures, you might be tempted to buy two displays.
Dec. 2, 2024
Nioh studio founder says if he wasn't in charge, he would have been fired for spending 12 years and 3 reboots making the action RPG
It’s a long path to greatness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hack-and-slash extravaganzaNiohwas in production purgatory for so long, Koei Tecmo co-founder Yoichi Erikawa says he would have been fired for it had he not been responsible for the lengthy development period. “After remaking it three times, we put out a good game,” Erikawa — according to atranslation from Automaton— tells Japanese magazineDen-fami Nico Gamer.
Dec. 2, 2024
Nosferatu director Robert Eggers explains how star Bill Skarsgård helped him improve the movie's 100-year-old ending
Exclusive: Director Robert Eggers says he wanted to completely change the ending of upcoming horror movie Nosferatu, but star Bill Skarsgård changed his mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite Robert Eggers’s upcoming horror movie Nosferatu being a remake of the 1922 German expressionist film of the same name, the director says he wanted to completely change that century-old ending.
Dec. 2, 2024
Nosferatu review: "Bill Skarsgård is unrecognizable in this gothic horror with bite"
Nosferatu delivers a relatively straight re-telling of this classic gothic tale. It looks and sounds stunning and is packed with vampiric horror. It doesn’t push many boundaries but if you wanted the classic Dracula narrative feeling exactly like it’s directed by Robert Eggers, you’re going to love it. A technical wonder Boasts an impressive ensemble cast Packed with vampiric horror Feels like a very safe adaptation Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen is done a disservice
Dec. 2, 2024
One of 2022's best strategy JRPGs has been temporarily delisted on Switch with no explanation, but fans think it could be a sign of an upcoming PS5 and Xbox Series X release
Triangle Strategy has disappeared from the Switch eShop for the time being When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Triangle Strategy is temporarily unavailable to purchase on Nintendo Switch eShop. Those who have already bought the game will be able to download it,” Square Enix says. “We are working on this and will update when the game is able to be purchased again.
Dec. 2, 2024
PlayStation has brought back the OG PS1 bootup screen on PS5 along with classic customization options, but they're only around "for a limited time"
Apply nostalgic appearance and sound options while you’ve got the chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis celebrating the 30th anniversary of PlayStation in style, and now, so can we, because the company has released some incredible nostalgic customization options for the PS5. If you load up your PS5 today, you’ll be prompted to restart for a features update, and when your console reloads, you’re in for a treat.
Dec. 2, 2024
PlayStation's 30th anniversary trailer puts it nicely and praises overzealous Bloodborne fans for their "persistence"
When will Bloodborne fans be free? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation is commemorating 30 years since the PS1 launched in Japan, highlighting important exclusives and thanking fans in anew, celebratory trailerthat graciously acknowledges Bloodborne fans' “persistence.” “If you know the story, you know it’s about love,” PlayStation’s trailer begins. For the rest of its two-minute runtime, the trailer highlights various values PlayStation apparently associates with certain titles or playerbases — “it’s about family” for God of War fans, “it’s about action” for Call of Duty experts, and “it’s about fear” for Resident Evil Village sickos.
Dec. 2, 2024
Roblox gift cards are 15% off at Amazon - if you don't know what that means, ask your kids
Nothing says happy holidays like a ton of robux When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally hit December which can only mean one thing - the holidays are coming! This can be a stressful time especially if you’re struggling to buy the gaming fans in your life the perfect gift but may I offer you a Roblox gift card in this trying time?
Dec. 2, 2024
RTS classics Warcraft 1 and 2 are being delisted from GOG just weeks after Blizzard released remasters for them, but GOG is standing by its commitment to preserve them with updates
GOG is also offering a discount for the games before they’re delisted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just weeks after thesurprise launch of remasters for Warcraft 1 and 2, it’s been confirmed that the originals are going to be delisted from GOG this month, but the storefront is committed to preserving them for those who buy the RTS classics before then.
Dec. 2, 2024
Sci-fi fans rejoice: you can now get David Tennant's three seasons of Doctor Who on blu-ray for less than $14
Wibbly-wobbly, timey-wimey… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s a great deal for sci-fi fans this Cyber Monday. This Doctor Who blu-ray set collects together all of David Tennant’s original run as the Time Lord on blu-ray and is available forless than $14. The box brings together all four seasons (plus specials) of David Tennant’s tenure asthe Tenth Doctor, from his debut episode ‘The Christmas Invasion’ to the heartbreaking ‘End of Time,’ which saw him regenerate into Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor.
Dec. 2, 2024
Sea of Stars developer Sabotage Studio is mainly inspired by two things: Nintendo, and "every single game ever"
The game directors says that Nintendo is just the “motherlode” of what you can learn about game design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Simply put, Boulanger stated that Nintendo was one of their biggest influences in their retro throwbacks and how the team learns something from “every single game ever.” “I mean, in a word, I think it’s probably Nintendo, and just about everything they did in the ’80s and ’90s, and still to this day, to be fair,” said Boulanger about Sabotage Studio’s core influences.
Dec. 2, 2024
Secret Level creator and Deadpool director never considered pulling the Concord episode when the game was taken down: "I can't see any reason why we wouldn't put it out there"
Exclusive: Secret Level’s Tim Miller and Dave Wilson open up about the Concord episode in their new show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the release of Secret Level, theConcord episode has received a huge amount of attention, and not for the right reasons. Based on Firewalk Studios' game, it’s one part of the 15-episode anthology series which animates different stories from some of your favorite games.
Dec. 2, 2024
Secret Level creators address potential crossover with Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40k adaptation: "There are so many stories to tell in Warhammer"
Exclusive: Secret Level creator Tim Miller and executive producer Dave Wilson open up about their Warhammer 40K episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Prime Video anthology series Secret Level adapts more than 15 games into short stories, spanning the breadth of past, present, and future gaming. One of the most anticipated episodes is the Warhammer 40K story, as adaptations of the beloved game have rarely made it onto the screen.
Dec. 2, 2024
Skeleton Crew's Jude Law reveals the bizarre rules behind every Star Wars show and movie: "No buttons, no paper… There are certain camera moves you're not allowed to do either"
Exclusive: Skeleton Crew star Jude Law lays out the Star Wars rulebook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We fondly recallzipper-gatein The Book of Boba Fett, but this is something else entirely. Jude Law, star of upcomingDisneyPlus series Skeleton Crew, reveals there were “guys fromLucasfilm” on set to make sure certain Star Wars rules were followed – and that includes no buttons and no paper in a galaxy far, far away.
Dec. 2, 2024
Sonic 3 director shares first concept art from the movie featuring Shadow and Maria – and our hearts are already breaking
This isn’t going to end well… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3director Jeff Fowler has unveiled the first original concept art for the upcoming threequel – and it involves Shadow and Maria. As you can see below, the artwork sees Gerald Robotnik’s granddaughter Maria and Shadow coming face to face, with the latter in a giant test tube.
Dec. 2, 2024
Star Wars' under-the-radar show Skeleton Crew has burst into life with these early reactions: "Think '80s Amblin adventure vibes with a sprinkle of early Mando"
Critics have watched the first few episodes and early social media impressions are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skeleton Crew may not have the pop culture footprint of fellow Star Wars shows The Mandalorian and Andor just yet, but the overwhelmingly positive first reactions to the newDisneyPlus series might just mean it’s about to pop up on your radar.
Dec. 2, 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew creator Jon Watts reveals the perfect advice The Goonies director Richard Donner gave him about casting child actors: "You cast kids because of who they are"
Exclusive: Skeleton Crew co-creator Jon Watts talks casting child actors in a galaxy far, far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Casting kids in any project, big or small, comes with its own risks. Mercifully, Jon Watts – the co-creator of upcoming Star Wars series Skeleton Crew – had some pitch-perfect words of wisdom to fall back on when it came to populating his cast with Gen Alpha actors.
Dec. 2, 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew was inspired by Lucasfilm's '90s Monkey Island games, says showrunner
Exclusive: Skeleton Crew was inspired by a LucasArts series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, was inspired by a LucasArts series of adventure games. The Monkey Island series followed Guybrush Threepwood, a pirate who went up against an evil (and undead) pirate named LeChuck. And pirates, as it turns out, are a huge influence on Skeleton Crew.
Dec. 2, 2024
The hardcover collection of All-Star Superman, the story that inspires James Gunn's Superman movie, is on sale for almost 50% off
The perfect Superman story is on sale for a bulletproof Cyber Monday price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to Cyber Monday comic book deals, there are few books on sale as beloved asAll-Star Superman, writer Grant Morrison, artist Frank Quitely, and color artist Jamie Grant’s mythic standalone story that deals with one of the most tragic of topics - the impending death of the Man of Steel - with unrivaled hope and sci-fi spectacle.
Dec. 2, 2024
The Hunt for Gollum team say the upcoming Lord of the Rings anime movie was them "testing the waters" for returning to Middle-earth: "It's been a joy to go back"
Exclusive: Lord of the Rings writer/producer Philippa Boyens talks returning to Middle-earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Middle-earth will soon be back on our screens once more with the upcoming Lord of the Rings anime movie The War of the Rohirrim, which boasts Philippa Boyens, Fran Walsh, and Peter Jackson among its producers. Walsh, Boyens and Jackson co-wrote the Lord of the Rings trilogy of movies together – and, of course, Jackson also directed.
Dec. 2, 2024
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is now $10 cheaper than it was on Black Friday - but this offer won't hold much longer
Grab the best gaming headset for less while you still can When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday is the best opportunity to finally get a piece of tech you’ve had your eyes on and save some cash in the process. If you’ve been contemplating finally picking up a new gaming headset, then good news as there’s a ton available for record lows this December.
Dec. 2, 2024
This D&D collection is the perfect way to gets kids into the game at a record-low price
Four great books for one low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday tabletop gaming deals have been particularly nice this season, and especially when it comes to board game deals. But just because board games have largely had all the fun, that doesn’t mean there aren’t deals to be found for Dungeons & Dragons. For example, the Young Adventurer’s Collection Box Set is at a record-low price that’s hard to beat.
Dec. 2, 2024
This iconic Lego Star Wars set gets it's biggest price cut ever for Cyber Monday
Cyber Monday heats up with record-breaking Lego Star Wars price cuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Out of all the Star Wars helmets that you can buy and build, Darth Vader is (understandably) the most expensive option. His look is the most recognizable, and even if you haven’t seen all theStar Wars movies in order, chances are you’ll know who the Sith Lord is as soon as you see his headgear.
Dec. 2, 2024
You can read all the Marvel Comics you want for an Amazing, Uncanny, Fantastic price with this Marvel Unlimited Cyber Monday deal
A whole year of Marvel Unlimited is just $45 this Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s a saving of $24, and a pretty darn good deal for a whole year of access to Marvel Unlimited’s always growing catalogue of comics that dates from the ’30s all the way to modern day comics, which hit the app about three months after their initial physical release.
Dec. 2, 2024
This is not a drill: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PS5 is at its lowest ever price right now, but likely not for long
For Pete’s sake, grab it now while your morale’s still intact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 for PS5 is down in price for Cyber Monday to the lowest we’ve ever seen it, as Best Buy has taken nearly $30 off the market price -down to just $39.99 (was $69.99). This is one of those deals that you’ll want to be quick on the money for; not just when it comes to available stock (though anything with Spider-Man in the title is always at risk for that), but because Cyber Monday itself is only hours away from ending at time of writing.
Dec. 2, 2024
This Lord of the Rings wargame deal makes me feel like a kid at Christmas again
Battle of Edoras has never been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. December 3:Unfortunately this discount on Battle of Edoras has run out of stock in the US, so keep an eye on that listing in case it returns (Miniature Market can sometimes bring items back at the reduced rate later on). However, UK fans can breathe easy - the discount is still available there.
Dec. 2, 2024
Time Princess is getting a seriously witchy Wicked crossover, which will let players dress up and visit Shiz University for themselves
Sponsored by IGG Inc Ready to defy gravity? As the old proverb (mostly) goes: inside you there are two witches. But never has that been tested so fiercely, as dress-up mobile game Time Princess has revealed a fashionable crossover with Universal Pictures' Wicked. In case you’ve missed the run-up to its November 22 premiere, Wicked sees Ariana Grande play Glinda – that’s the Good Witch of the North for you Oz-heads – while Cynthia Erivo plays soon-to-be Wicked Witch of the West Elphaba Thropp.
Dec. 2, 2024
Upcoming Hunter x Hunter anime fighting game unexpectedly banned in Australia, with no reason given for the decision
The country has surprisingly strict rules surrounding what’s allowed in games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hunter x HunterNen x Impact is a fighting game by Eighting due out next year, but Australia has effectively banned it by refusing classification. As reported byEvent Hubs, the Australian Classification Board hit it with aRefused Classification. No reason was given for the refusal, but we have reached out to the Board for further clarification.
Dec. 2, 2024
Visions of Mana director joins Square Enix following layoffs at Ouka Studios
The game director is excited to work on games that “people will enjoy!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game director Ryosuke Yoshidaposted on the social media site formerly known as Twitterthat he’s moving on from Ouka Studios and its owner, NetEase Games, to Square Enix, stating that he intends to “make a game that many people can enjoy!”
Dec. 2, 2024
You can get HBO Max for just $3 a month this Cyber Monday – just in time to stream James Gunn's Creature Commandos
You’ll save $42 over six months if you act quick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO Maxjust got a huge discount for Cyber Monday, but this offer won’t last long. The platform is down to just$2.99 a monthfor six months for its ad-tier level. If you ask me, this deal has also come at the exact right time too.
Dec. 2, 2024
You can own the definitive physical edition of the original Watchmen comic at its lowest price ever this Cyber Monday
You can snag the definitive edition of Watchmen, one of the most influential comics of all time, for over 50% off this Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Watchmen is considered one of the most seminal works of superhero fiction ever created, and the definitive collected edition, Absolute Watchmen, is on sale on Amazon for one of the best Cyber Monday comic book deals we’ve dug up.
Dec. 2, 2024
This incredible Game Pass deal will let you play Stalker 2, Avowed, and Indiana Jones for just $28
Dive into Game Pass during its busiest months of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting 33% off three months of Game Pass is always fantastic, but the timing on this sale makes it truly exceptional – not only are this year’s biggest shooters fresh on the catalogue, but you’ll also get day-one access to two of Xbox’s biggest upcoming games.
Dec. 1, 2024
This is probably the cutest Lego deal you'll see this Cyber Monday
Lego Stitch has never been cheaper, and he’s ADORABLE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday is just around the corner, but I’m willing to bet we won’t find a Lego deal on anything cuter than this. The LegoDisneyStitch kit (which only came out a few months ago) hasn’t ever been cheaper than it is now, and you can grab it ahead of Cyber Monday proper for$51.
Dec. 1, 2024
Arcane writer explains that there's one thing the League of Legends show could do that The Witcher or The Last of Us' adaptations couldn't - change their source material
“Not a lot of games are as mobile, and moving, and changeable, as League of Legends is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More video game stories are getting adapted for film and TV than ever before - andArcanewriter Amanda Overton thinks Riot’s recent can do whatThe Last of UsandThe Witchersimply can’t - leave their own mark on the source material.
Dec. 1, 2024
Arcane writer says Riot let them kill anyone they wanted, even fan-favorite characters: "There were no limits to what we could do to make a good story"
Arcane isn’t a video game, sometimes people die When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcanemay be over, but it still lives in our hearts, especially because of some of the devastating deaths. Turns out,Riotwas more than on board with Fortiche killing whoever it wanted to. This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 2. “Riot embraced whatever story we wanted to tell with any of the characters,” Arcane writer Amanda Overton tells us.
Dec. 1, 2024
Bill Skarsgård says Stephen King’s It spin-off TV series will "explore things we haven't explored in the movies" and “hopes fans are excited”
Exclusive: Bill Skarsgård talks Welcome to Derry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Skarsgård says that the upcoming Max series It: Welcome to Derry will explore some things about Pennywise that we haven’t learned yet from the film adaptations. “It was strange to be back. [Producers] Andy and Barbara Muschietti were doing the show, and I adore them. Most of the crew was the same people that did the movies.
Dec. 1, 2024
Borderlands 3 and The Elder Scrolls Online director says AAA game studios are playing it safe since "you have people who get nervous because big money is involved"
“You’re getting people who don’t need to be a part of the creative process explaining how the creative process works.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3 and The Elder Scrolls Online’s former director Paul Sage reckons that some AAA studios are playing it safe because they’re too worried about potentially harming big franchises. After leading some of the biggest games from Bethesda andGearboxSoftware, Paul Sage has now left both to spearhead his own unnamed co-op shooter at his very own studio Ruckus Games, which is full of industry veterans like himself.
Dec. 1, 2024
Civ 7 director thought the new Ages system might not work, but says it does fix the "number-one issue" - players not getting to the end of their games
“I’m getting so many more reports of people playing all the way to finishing a game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like me, are always giving up on your Civ games long before you reach the end, then we have some good news, as one ofCivilization 7’s new systems seems to have led to a much higher completion rate for campaigns, even though some devs weren’t convinced that it could work.
Dec. 1, 2024
Creature Commandos producer reveals which episode of the DC animated show is James Gunn's favorite – and it’s by far the most heartbreaking
Exclusive: Showrunner Dean Lorey talks the tragic backstories at the heart of Creature Commandos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos showrunner Dean Lorey says creatorJames Gunnwas moved by what is arguably the show’s most heartbreaking episode. “James was incredibly touched by the Weasel episode and its journey,” Lorey says. “That one’s sad and meaningful. There’s certainly a lot of action, which people are expecting, but it’s the sweetness and sadness that’s unexpected," Lorey tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover and hits newsstands on December 3.
Dec. 1, 2024
Cyber Monday iPad deals are just getting started - but stock is already running out
Record-low prices are moving fast this weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday iPad deals are just getting started, but considering we’ve already had weeks with these models at record-low prices those discounts are starting to look a little shaky. I’ve watched models jump in and out of stock over the last few days, with new discounts coming and going and some models being run off the shelves completely.
Dec. 1, 2024
Dev of one of our favorite strategy games of the year says he's unbelievably lucky to be in his position
“I’m just in the luckiest possible position in the games industry, and that’s getting rarer and rarer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you haven’t checked it out,Tactical Breach Wizardsis one of this year’s best indie gems; a turn-based strategy puzzler where you clear various levels with what is essentially a wizard SWAT team. For developer Tom Francis, the game’s success this year has put him in a position that many other developers haven’t been so lucky to find, and he hasn’t shied away from acknowledging it.
Dec. 1, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director says he rejects the idea of design by committee: "If there are too many people inputting, [...] the work can easily lose its character."
“I am a strong believe in the idea that too many cooks spoil the broth” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It often takes the work of tens, if not hundreds of people to create a game, especially ones as big as theFinal Fantasy 7 remakes. But while having a variety of inputs can be useful, sometimes it’s best to have a few people developing a cohesive concept for the game—an idea that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi subscribes to.
Dec. 1, 2024
For under $500, the RTX 4070 is now the GPU I'd recommend for affordable PC thrills this Cyber Monday
Finally, an Nvidia GPU deal worth shouting about. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I feel like I’ve been staring at the RTX 4070 waiting for the graphics card to drop all year. So, when I finally spotted Nvidia’s mid-range 1440p GPU for under $500 for Cyber Monday, I almost felt like holding a small party at my desk. Do I wish these cards were cheaper?
Dec. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2's director can't believe its music hasn't won more GOTY awards, but the shooter's composer is happy because he had almost quit games forever
“What I thought was impossible came true.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s composer reveals he had almost quit writing orchestral game music entirely before the glowing reception to his new sci-fi score. Helldivers 2' director Johan Pilestedt kickstarted the conversation on social media. “How the Helldivers 2 OST hasn’t won or even been nominated for best score is beyond me,” hetweeted.
Dec. 1, 2024
Hideo Kojima confesses that Metal Gear Solid 2's motion capture was done using "trial and error" 25 years ago
“But every day felt fresh and exciting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimaadmits the team relied on “trial and error” while experimenting with Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty’s motion captured animations. “We experimented with magnetic motion capture in ‘Metal Gear Solid: Integral’, and in MGS2, we adopted optical motion capture for the first time,” the famed director recentlytweeted.
Dec. 1, 2024
I'd leave the Xbox controller on its shelf this Cyber Monday and buy this $35 gamepad instead
Do you really need a wireless controller? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GameSir G7 SE is meant to be a budget controller that you can get for cheap, but I don’t think it’s supposed to be better than the official gamepad that comes in your Xbox’s box. GameSir clearly didn’t understand that assignment though, because although it has a cutesie look and an unassuming face, it’s a fully-fledged pro controller for Xbox and PC that I’d easily recommend over Microsoft’s version.
Dec. 1, 2024
My fellow anime fans need to jump on these early Cyber Monday PS5 game deals before they're gone
Someone get the Hyperbolic Time Chamber to keep these deals going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the absolute greatest things about the PS5 is the sheer amount of games in its catalog based on well-known anime shows. Whether you’re a fan of Dragon Ball, One Piece, or slightly newer series' like Jujutsu Kaisen, there’s a boatload of games out there to tickle your fancy.
Dec. 1, 2024
Obsidian's new first-person RPG Avowed channels Baldur's Gate 3 in one key way: "The core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content"
“It makes your experience feel more personal to you.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentis continuing to expand the world of Pillars of Eternity with its upcoming RPG Avowed, this time from a first-person perspective, but despite the camera angle switch-up, the game is still channelling the best bits of another isometric hit: Baldur’s Gate 3. Speaking to GamesRadar+ for ourBig Preview of Avowed, environment region director Berto Ritger said he thinks the “core of RPGs that makes them special is missable content, to be honest, and it makes the experience feel so much more personal to how you play the game.
Dec. 1, 2024
One of my most anticipated board games of 2024 just hit a record low price ahead of Cyber Monday
The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth has never been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. December 3:This discount appears to have fizzled out, unfortunately - sorry folks. It’s worth keeping an eye on the listing because the reductioncouldreturn, but for now Duel for Middle-earth is back to full price.Original story follows. If you want The Lord of the Rings: Duel for Middle-earth board game at a record low price, come and claim it.
Dec. 1, 2024
PS5 Pro deals have landed for Cyber Monday - and this bundle is likely as good as it gets
If you were expecting a big Cyber Monday discount, you’re going to be disappointed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro’s most controversial trait, besides its lack of a disc drive, has got to be its price. For that reason, you may have been hoping for a discount this Cyber Monday to extend an olive branch and make this exceedingly expensive games console a bit more affordable.
Dec. 1, 2024
Sherlock creator Steven Moffat responds to recent revival comments, revealing that he already has an idea for how Benedict Cumberbatch's detective could return
Exclusive: Writer Steven Moffat says that it would be “madness” if they didn’t bring Sherlock back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the past few years, there has been much discussion over whether the series could make a comeback, with producer Sue Vertuemost recently telling Deadlinethat “there is a future for it” should the actors want to reprise their roles.
Dec. 1, 2024
Sonic 3 director explains how John Wick was Keanu Reeves' perfect audition for Shadow
Exclusive: Jeff Fowler opens up on Keanu Reeves' performance as Shadow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3director Jeff Fowler has opened up about Keanu Reeves' performance as Shadow, and how the John Wick series was the perfect, albeit unconventional, “audition” for his voice casting. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say there was just an obvious corollary between his performance in the John Wick films and the vibe we’re trying to channel for Shadow,” Fowler tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover and hits newsstands on December 3.
Dec. 1, 2024
The best Cyber Monday deals for gamers 2024: I've found the 33 biggest PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC offers still available
There’s still time to save for PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Deals under $252.PS5 deals3.Switch deals4.Xbox deals5.Headset deals6.Controller deals5.PC deals Cyber Monday has come to an end but some of the best gaming deals are still going strong. Most of the best offers we found during the big deal have sadly run their course, but there’s still some time left to save on PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC deals while you still can.
Dec. 1, 2024
The Doctor Who Christmas special will explore what it's like to be in the Time Lord’s head when he's "got no one to be the Doctor for"
Exclusive: Steven Moffat tells SFX that this year’s Christmas special will dig into one of Doctor Who’s core philosophies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s the Doctor without a companion? It’s a question, as writer Steven Moffat teases, will be addressed in upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special. “The show isn’t really about the Doctor. It’s about whoever he meets.
Dec. 1, 2024
Arcane co-creator says he's been working on some top fan-picks for new stories "for months, in some cases years" - and hints that a pirate series could be on the horizon
So long Piltover, I’m heading to Bilgewater When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jinx, Vi, and Caitlyn’s story may be over, and althoughArcane is ending after two seasons, the creators still have plans to tell more tales in theLeague of Legendsuniverse. In a recent interview with popular Riot fan-account Spideraxe,Arcaneshowrunner Christian Linke says, “The next stories, I mean I’m literally flying to Paris early next year to continue the work with Fortiche in-depth and we’re working on the next stories, we’re exploring a bunch of them.
Dec. 1, 2024
The Witcher 4 dev wastes no time jumping into the new book after its Polish release
“Today is the day of celebration for everyone who loves The Witcher.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Between the games and theNetflix show, The Witcher has become a hugely popular series over the last decade or so, spurring many people to go back and read the books they’re based on, and with the latest in the series having just released, one The Witcher 4 dev is already diving in.
Dec. 1, 2024
The LG OLED B4 is now under $600 for Cyber Monday, and it's my favorite TV deal of the year
Update: You can still grab $100 off this OLED TV post Cyber Monday. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Orignal story:When I think about gaming TVs like theLGOLED B4, I usually assume they’re going to cost over a grand. Sales like Cyber Monday have tipped the scales in the past with sub $1,000 price cuts, but with the 48-inch model now sitting under $600, it’s safe to say this is a deal you shouldn’t sleep on.
Nov. 30, 2024
"I was like, 'Why am I saying Persona?'": Metaphor: ReFantazio Strohl actor on finding out he was in an Atlus game, the future of Euchronia, and much more
Interview | Strohl actor Stewart Clarke tells us all about voicing the JRPG’s ultimate “ride or die” companion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziois, without a doubt, one of this year’sbest JRPGs. Hell, I’d argue it’s one of the best JRPGs of all time thanks to its powerful narrative, along with its engaging mix of turn-based battles and social sim elements that leave you with oh-so-much to do.
Nov. 30, 2024
A veteran Palestinian developer living under occupation is crowdfunding a "pseudo-3D stealth" game to "share the catastrophe that has haunted generations"
Dreams on a Pillow tells the story of the 1948 Nakba When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Palestinian game developer living under occupation is now raising funds for a “pseudo-3D stealth” game that aims to depict the 1948 Nakba, the event in which around 750,000 Palestinians were violently displaced from their homes and villages 75 years ago. So, Abueideh has turned his gaze back to game development with Dreams on a Pillow, a game that’s “inspired by a historical Palestinian folk tale set during the ethnic cleansing that was the 1948 Nakba,” according to the fundraiser page onLaunchGood.
Nov. 30, 2024
After Cyberpunk 2077's rocky launch, The Witcher 4 CEO acknowledges the biggest myth in gamedev is a lie: "There's no magic"
“There’s only hard work and making sure you stay on the right course” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt RedCEO Michał Nowakowski has acknowledged there’s no such thing as “magic” that’ll somehow fix everything in game development as the studio ramps up work onThe Witcher 4and theCyberpunk 2077follow-up. You might have heard of the term ‘BioWaremagic’ before, especially when it comes to past reports about that studio’s history with crunch culture.
Nov. 30, 2024
Arcane writer says they've been sitting on the show's final scenes, mostly unchanged, for 6 years: "We always kind of knew where we were going"
Amanda Overton says “that Vi-Jinx scene, the very last scene between them, is nearly the same as when we wrote it six years ago.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rewrites aren’t uncommon in the television world, especially when it comes to a show with as many moving parts as Arcane, but one of the series' lead writers says they’ve been sitting on some of the show’s final scenes, mostly unchanged, for six whole years.
Nov. 30, 2024
Avowed dev with credits on RPGs dating back 25 years says this is the most confident he's ever been in a game at this point
“I’m just overjoyed at how well everything’s come together” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With only a few months to go until its release, the hype forAvowedis only growing stronger day by day, and it’s not only fans that are fuelling the fire with one veteran developer saying that he has never been more confident in a game this close to launch.
Nov. 30, 2024
Balatro creator says the business aspect of making his hit roguelike is something he's still "learning the ropes" of
LocalThunk talks us through the hurdles of making Balatro and his future plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie sensationBalatro, the poker roguelite, has won two Golden Joysticks and is up for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, but its creator LocalThunk says he’s still “learning the ropes” of the industry. I reached out afterhis Golden Joysticks winsto ask some questions, and he told me “Before the game went public there were very few issues.
Nov. 30, 2024
Borderlands 3 creative director says he's borrowing from Borderlands' character designs for his new co-op shooter
“I believe in giving people heroes that have some backstory.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands series is known for many things, but one perhaps underappreciated aspect of the games is its character designs—something oneBorderlands 3developer has taken inspiration from for his upcoming co-op shooter. If you haven’t heard of Ruckus Games, that’s not too surprising as it’s a fairly new studio.
Nov. 30, 2024
Dev explains why the wait for anything new about Wolverine or Wonder Woman has been so long
There’s a lot of logic behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all noticed games take a lot longer to make than they used to, and one formerNaughty Dogdeveloper has explained why some studios announce their projects years before they’re ready. Del Walker, whose résumé includesNaughty Dog,SEGA,Respawn, andRocksteady, quote tweeted a post about the upcomingWonder WomanandWolverinegames being announced “too early.
Nov. 30, 2024
Need For Speed speedrunner who broke records using complex Half-Life tech wants to tackle Cyberpunk or Fallout next
Streamer Jeepy and one of his moderators explain how he got into speedrunning games with Half-Life’s movement tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember the guy thatspeedran Need For Speed: Most Wanted using Half-Life movement? Well I interviewed him and he has his sights set on some pretty big games. “Zolika is the mad genius behind theGTAandNeed for SpeedHalf-Life Movement Mods,” Jeepy explains.
Nov. 30, 2024
Obsidian's Josh Sawyer thought Pillars of Eternity's Kickstarter had a 50% chance of failing, only for the RPG to be fully funded within 27 hours
“Other people at the studio were also like ‘are we really not going to do this?'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmenthas been pumping out beloved RPGs for decades now, but there was a long period of time where the studio’s financial footing was on shaky ground, prompting it to turn to crowdfunding. Though Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer now says that even Kickstarter, the studio’s saving grace at the time, seemed like a risky move.
Nov. 30, 2024
One of the best value gaming monitors I've tested is now cheaper than ever
A 240Hz display for far less than you’d think. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a PC player, I’ve come to appreciate great value gaming monitors. If you feel the same, you’ll be just as impressed that the 1080p 240Hz screen is down to $139.99 at Amazon. I’ve been keeping track of this screen’s price for a while now, and this is the first time it has drifted under $140.
Nov. 30, 2024
Robert Eggers explains the twisted reason behind Nosferatu's big change to Bill Skarsgard's version of the vampire
Exclusive: Nosferatu director Robert Eggers explains how fanged foe folklore inspired a big change to Bill Skarsgard’s bloodsucker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Skarsgård’s Nosferatu has beendeliberately obscured from the trailers for Robert Eggers' new horror, as the director promises a much differently looking fanged foe than Max Schreck’s back in the ’20s. But there are more ways in which the latest Count Orlok deviates from the original – and fictional vampires in general, too.
Nov. 30, 2024
Sonic 3's Jim Carrey got so into playing the new role of Robotnik's grandfather Gerald that he helped "design the prosthetics": "No detail was too small"
Exclusive: Jeff Fowler talks to SFX about Jim Carrey’s hands-on involvement with Gerald Robotnik When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I mean, not only did he come back, he came back and did twice as much work,” director Jeff Fowler tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover and hits newsstands on December 3.
Nov. 30, 2024
Sony's own Black Friday sales confirm that a disc-drive is a must-have
These are barely discounts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More games are being sold digitally than ever before, but theBlack Friday saleson thePlayStationStore are proof we need to hold onto physical media and disc-drives for as long as possible. One Redditor noticed that while there are “a couple decent sales on some of the newer games like 25% offMetaphor: ReFantazio[…] 99% of the games are a lot cheaper as a physical copy.
Nov. 30, 2024
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped even lower ahead of Cyber Monday, so I'd grab it while it's hot
The Steam Deck rival just hit a new record low When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I genuinely wasn’t expecting any new Asus ROG Ally discounts to pop up this Cyber Monday. So, when I came across an even cheaper listing for the Steam Deck alternative earlier, I knew I had to get the word out ASAP. Right now, you can grab the Asus ROG Allyfor $485 at Amazon, which just so happens to be a new record low for the handheld.
Nov. 30, 2024
The Lord of the Rings anime producer explains why they didn’t want the movie "to involve Dark Lords or rings"
Exclusive: Philippa Boyens says they wanted to take a “fresh” approach with the new spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind new anime movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim were initially hesitant about returning to the world of Middle-earth. As producer Philippa Boyens tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who’s Christmas special ‘Joy to the World’ on the cover, she wanted to be sure they were not re-treading old ground.
Nov. 30, 2024
The Witcher 4 studio CEO says the team will be staying pretty quiet before release, but he wants to "drop crumbs" to "whet the appetite" of the community
Get your napkins ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game marketing takes many different forms, and theCD Projekt RedCEO has opened up about how the team wants to approach getting us all hyped forThe Witcher 4. Speaking toEurogamer, CEO Michał Nowakowski says “the marketing campaign, slightly earlier before the launch of the game, that’s different than the actual, say, ‘mass attack’.
Nov. 30, 2024
Witcher 4 dev not sure if CDPR will take a Baldur's Gate 3-style PC-first release
“I don’t think this is a strategy we want to adopt right now.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s something we discussed, actually, but we’re not 100 percent sure. Maybe - so it’s hard to say if we want to go this way at this stage.” he begins. " would assume that as long as I understand, like, the strategy we want to do - I’m just trying not to say too much, bear with me - most likely, the launch, we will not have a PC-only launch, for example.
Nov. 30, 2024
World of Warcraft devs used to joke about the MMO making $1 million per month - just months before it smashed through $15 million in monthly revenue
“We had a good laugh about that one, but we all kind of thought maybe it could do that for real.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to MMOs,World of Warcrafthas been the big name in the market for the best part of two decades. But before it became the gaming juggernaut it is today, expectations for the game were, in relative terms, pretty modest to say the least.
Nov. 30, 2024
Writer Steven Moffat promises that his Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special is lighter and more fun than his previous episodes: "It's not Blink"
Exclusive: Moffat teases that ‘Joy to the World’ is funnier compared to his previous Doctor Who episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Steven Moffat has penned some of the best Doctor Who episodes of all-time but they aren’t always exactly the lightest of instalments. 2007’s ‘Blink’, which introduced the haunting Weeping Angels to the show, was truly terrifying, whilst most recently ‘Boom’, which we gave thefull five stars to in our review, was a tense affair seeing Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor stranded on a landmine.
Nov. 29, 2024
32 box office flops that deserve a sequel
We all deserve a second chance, and so do these movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, when a movie opens in theaters, the fight to become a box office hit can look like bloodsport. While some bad movies wind up making billions, some more deserving movies wind up making next to nothing at all. But what of all the box office flops actually deserve a sequel?
Nov. 29, 2024
"There were things I wanted to say that I sometimes couldn't": Helldivers 2 community manager signs off from being a High Command spokesperson, says the shooter "has a bright future"
“The show goes on, just without me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As oneHelldivers 2community manager says farewell to his Super Earth responsibilities, he says that there’ve been “things I wanted to say that I sometimes couldn’t.” If you’re an avid supporter of Managed Democracy and like to keep up with all the latest happenings from High Command and beyond, chances are you’ll have seen an update or two from community manager Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson.
Nov. 29, 2024
A Studio Ghibli documentary is coming to Netflix in just a few days and it's appointment viewing for anime and Hayao Miyazaki fans
Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron is coming to Netflix in most regions on December 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix continues to grow its Studio Ghibli collection with the arrival of a Hayao Miyazaki documentary on December 6. Titled Hayao Miyazaki and the Heron, the documentary – released earlier this year – follows the legendary director on his years-long journey to make The Boy and the Heron, an animated feature that would eventually net him his second Oscar for Best Animated Feature.
Nov. 29, 2024
Acquiring the parent company of Elden Ring and Dark Souls creator FromSoftware outright might be too expensive for Sony, Japanese analysts say
Sony is reportedly only interested in Kadokawa’s anime and video game divisions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After online rumors swirled around last week, Kadokawa has sinceconfirmedthatSonyis in fact interested in acquiring the Japanese media conglomerate known for its anime and manga publishing, as well as its majority 70% share inFromSoftware, the studio behindElden Ringand Bloodborne. The deal is far from being set in stone, though, as Japanese analysts are now predicting that Sony could pull out of discussions due to Kadokawa’s costly price tag.
Nov. 29, 2024
Arcane producer has the final say on explaining the Netflix show's $250 million budget: "We are a game company… We didn't lease out the work"
Executive music producer Alex Seaver on why Arcane’s budget was worth it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fallout from Arcane’sreported $250 million budgetcontinues to rumble on, with the Netflix series' executive music producer Alex Seaver having what probably should be the final say on the matter. “The show is made by Riot Games, which is, I think, one of the reasons it took a long time to make.
Nov. 29, 2024
As the Final Fantasy 7 Remake saga nears its end, OG FF7 director says he's glad "we didn't mess it up"
They’re going all in on the upcoming third installment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking back on Rebirth, lead producer Yoshinori Kitae (who was also the director of the original FF7) spoke about the impact the 1997 game has had, even adding that “so many of the original game’s fans now work in the industry.” One of the things the developers credit for keeping the Remake saga on track is a special creative committee withinSquare Enixthat guides the story and experience.
Nov. 29, 2024
Audiophiles, content creators, and control freaks, Rode has the best Black Friday deal for you
This is not a drill, the white RodeCaster Duo is $100 off right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The RodeCaster Duo is maybe one of my favorite bits of technology ever. Back in my university days, I was the station manager of my student radio station, and we broadcast live three days a week using the holy grail of audio interfaces, the Rodecaster Pro II.
Nov. 29, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine hid its biggest cameos using Stranger Things code names in the script
There’s only ever going to be one Billy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel probably has a laundry list of tactics and tricks to keep its biggest spoilers under wraps, but using Stranger Things character names is a new one on us There’s Hopper in place of the Cavillrine; Eleven in place of Elektra; Billy instead of Blade, and Jonathan Byers instead of Johnny Storm.
Nov. 29, 2024
Despite playing the hero in BioWare's latest, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's lead actor loved being evil in Star Wars KOTOR: "That feeling of power, it's seductive"
Another BioWare RPG inspired the star of the studio’s latest game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the two actors behindDragon Age: The Veilguard’s lead character says he was heavily inspired by another classicBioWareRPG in his younger years. Alex Jordan’s voice was recently all over BioWare’s latest fantasy epic as he stepped into the shoes of Rook, the wise-cracking and generally good-natured hero of Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Nov. 29, 2024
Dragon Age players think Fallout creator's video about the worst RPG ever made is about The Veilguard, but he says it wasn't targeting anyone unless it "helps you make a better game"
Tim Cain knows what he’s talking about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Cain created Fallout, so he knows what it takes to make a good game that influences artists, developers, and players for decades. That means Cainalsoknows what a bad game is like. He says as much in arecent YouTube video. “I’m going to talk about what I would consider to be […] the worst RPG you could possibly make,” Cain says.
Nov. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard just took its first major price cut on PS5
Black Friday giving us a blessing, or response to a Game Awards snub? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call it a Black Friday miracle, or EA feeling the burn of one of its biggest releases of the year receiving no nominations at The Game Awards, but the PS5 version has just taken its first price cut at Amazon. This brings itdown to $54 (was $69.
Nov. 29, 2024
Elden Ring's newcomer discovery is just one reason its legacy will outlive the best RPGs of all time – including Skyrim
Opinion | Remember your first trip through The Lands Between? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In order to access Shadow of the Erdtree – the first (and almost certainly last) slice ofElden RingDLC – you must first defeat Mohg, Lord of Blood. In order to defeat Mohg, you must first reach Mohgwyn Palace. In order to reach Mohgwyn Palace, you must first complete a totally-missable early game questline after which you’ll reach the optional area depressingly under-powered.
Nov. 29, 2024
FC 25 Thunderstruck tracker with all the dynamic Black Friday cards
See the full set of dynamic upgrades on the FC 25 Thunderstruck tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 25 FC Thunderstruck tracker signals Black Friday in Ultimate Team for the second year in a row. ThisEA FC 25promo features a mix of standard and Icons cards which earn upgrades depending on their team’s real-life performances in the next five league games.
Nov. 29, 2024
Fortnite is adding more ways to bounce around the battle royale map soon with new movement mechanics, as well as a huge turtle that might make Chapter 6: Season 1 my favorite one yet
Plus, Godzilla When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a leak earlier today,Epic Gameshas revealed both the gameplay andcinematic trailerforFortniteChapter 6: Season 1, ‘Hunters,’ and there’s clearly a lot going on in the Japan-inspired season, including new weapons, movement mechanics, and a massive turtle. Very cool Battle Pass skins aside, the trailers have given us our first proper look at the map, which looks genuinely gorgeous.
Nov. 29, 2024
Garry's Mod dev says he didn't want to sell it originally because no one would pay for it – 25 million copies later, he admits he was wrong
We’ll never get away from Skibidi Toilet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been on the internet long enough, you’ve likely seen video game shorts or odd gameplay sequences that more than likely came from the Garry’s Mod toolset. It’s one of the defining products on the Steam marketplace, allowing anyone to use the sandbox to create fun scenarios and game modes to share with others – such as the infamous Skibidi Toilet video.
Nov. 29, 2024
Have you ever wondered where GTA 5's powerlines go? Me neither, but the YouTuber who followed Skyrim's rivers to their source has found out and it's fascinating
This really scratched an itch in my nerd brain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You may know YouTuber Any Austin for his viral videos about where the rivers go inSkyrim,Breath of the Wild, andTears of the Kingdom, but he’s recently set his sights on GTA’s power lines. Two months ago he investigated the ones inGTA 4’s Liberty City, and he’s now released a new video concerning the ones inGTA 5.
Nov. 29, 2024
Let me show you how to grab a 100-inch QLED TV this Black Friday and upset everyone you live with
40% off an absolutely ridiculous TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the gaming world, Black Friday is the one day a year that you can pick up a ridiculous 100-inch TV and no other family members can say a word about it. If they do, you can tell them your friendly neighborhood screen reviewer (me) pointed you towards a too-good-to-miss 40% discount, one that’ll result in you mounting a monstrous QLED display on your wall.
Nov. 29, 2024
I've been waiting for this gaming laptop deal all month, but Best Buy just swooped in at the eleventh hour
A new record-low price on one of my favorite gaming laptops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been holding out for the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 this Black Friday. All month long I’ve stared at that $1,599.99 MSRP, remembering all the discounts I’ve seen on the OLED RTX 4060 configuration this year so far. I checked back every day, just waiting for the opportunity to shout about one of my favorite machines - and nothing.
Nov. 29, 2024
If you only buy one thing in 2024's Black Friday Pokemon deals, make it this
The Charizard ex Super Premium Collection looks delightful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sales season is like an avalanche to the face, but every now and then some Black Friday Pokemon deals stand out from the discount deluge. This time, it’s a rather handsome Charizard ex pack. Cramming 10 booster packs into a box alongside three foil cards and a statue of the fire-breathing pocket monster himself, this set is available for$56.
Nov. 29, 2024
Lego Nightmare Before Christmas hits its lowest ever price before vanishing again, but watch this space
What’s this? There’s discounts everywhere… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there was one set I’d been hoping would get a Black Friday saving, it’s Lego Nightmare Before Christmas. I’m currently building this kit myself (it’s been an absolute delight by the way), and believe me when I say it went onto my wish list faster than you can say “what’s this?
Nov. 29, 2024
I faced my modding fears by testing out Larian's favorite Baldur's Gate 3 mods and now it just feels like I'm cheating
Now Playing | Surely this has to be illegal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If it ain’t broke, why fix it? That’s long been my motto when it comes to modding games ofBaldur’s Gate 3’scaliber. Sure, the same logic does not apply to the likes of The Sims 4 in my book, but something about messing with the complex perfection of BG3 has never sat right with me.
Nov. 29, 2024
Long time Ridley Scott collaborator slams the Gladiator 2 director for being "lazy" and "impatient" with his filmmaking: "Having lots of cameras I don’t think has made the films any better"
Cinematographer John Mathieson has some critiques of Ridley Scott’s recent filmmaking habits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Mathieson, the cinematographer for both Gladiator films, has slammed Ridley Scott’s recent filmmaking habits in a new interview. Speaking onThe DocFix podcast, Mathieson described Scott’s tendency to leave things in shot to be later cleaned up in post-production as “lazy”.
Nov. 29, 2024
Melissa Barrera on veering into comedy with new horror musical Your Monster: "I always feel like when something scares me, I should do it"
Big Screen Spotlight | Scream and Abigail star Melissa Barrera talks to GamesRadar+ about finding her funny and “falling in love” with her co-star in Caroline Lindy’s quirky rom-com When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Melissa Barrera’s new horror comedy Your Monster is a lotta things. It’s part musical, for starters, but it’s also a romance flick – as much about falling in love with yourself as it is… the hairy half-beast living in your closet.
Nov. 29, 2024
Move over, Silver Surfer: Moon Knight Marc Spector is the new Herald of Galactus
Preview | Get an exclusive first look at What If…? Galactus Transformed Moon Knight #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have an exclusive unlettered preview of the third issue of this series What If…? Galactus Transformed Moon Knight in the gallery below. The comic is written by Alex Segura, pencilled by Scot Eaton and Chris Campana, inked by Cam Smith and Roberto Poggi, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg, and lettered by Clayton Cowles.
Nov. 29, 2024
My favorite Elgato gadget ever has just been given the Black Friday treatment
Use it as a monitor, for reading Twitch chat, or smooth on-camera delivery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a time this year when the Elgato Prompter was impossible to find anywhere. It was so popular when it launched that I couldn’t even get my hands on a review sample because they were in constant backorder. With such a highly coveted product that has no real competition, I really didn’t think we’d see it get reduced this Black Friday.
Nov. 29, 2024
World of Warcraft got its iconic MMO quest markers thanks to Metal Gear Solid
20 years later, WoW is still going strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a bit hard to imagine that this year was the 20th anniversary of the launch ofWorld of Warcraft, but former creatives who worked on the groundbreaking MMORPG have been looking back and sharing details about the game’s development, including how it got its iconic quest markers.
Nov. 29, 2024
On the 23rd anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 2's Japanese release, Hideo Kojima pays lengthy tribute to his "favorite song" in the Metal Gear Solid series
He can’t get enough of it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Metal Gear Solid series is completely drowning in bouncy, electronic rockstar music to get your guns firing, but for series leadHideo Kojima, one song stands out among the rest. “‘Can’t Say Goodbye to Yesterday,’ the ending theme of MGS2, is my favorite song out of all the music in the Metal Gear Solid series,” Kojima writes in a lengthynew post on Twitter.
Nov. 29, 2024
Race to clear Final Fantasy 14's latest Ultimate raid once again ends in the winning team being caught and disqualified for using one of the MMO's infamous plugins
The team “do not agree with the actions” one of their members took When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s latest raid race is over, but the contest hasn’t been without its drama, as one of the players in the initial winning team was caught red-handed using an unauthorized plugin. Earlier this week, Patch 7.11 rolled out in the MMORPG, adding the new level 100 Futures Rewritten Ultimate raid (or FRU) to the mix for any players looking for a real challenge.
Nov. 29, 2024
Riot Games cracks down on Valorant and League of Legends streamers who promote boosting, smurfing, and buying accounts
Riot “may suspend access” for anyone taking sponsorships from boosting websites When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games has updated its terms of service to further crack down on stream sniping, boosting, and smurfs (not the little blue people). You might often skip through and tick off an online game’s terms of service agreement to quickly get to the shooting and/or slashing as soon as possible, but buried within the fine print is a solid list of dos and don’ts.
Nov. 29, 2024
Stalker 2 first post-launch patch is here and includes over 650 fixes for everything from quest blockers to crashes, but GSC Game World isn't done yet
Over 100 crashes have been fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Little over a week after its rocky launch,Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’sfirst post-release patchis here, and developer GSC Game World has implemented a further 650 fixes into the open-world first-person shooter. Otherwise, the developer says that “numerous mission blockers and bugs encountered under specific conditions” have been resolved, with tweaks made to loads of missions throughout the game.
Nov. 29, 2024
Star Citizen has been in development for over 10 years, and it's just passed $750 million in community funding, but there's still no release date in sight
One of the most expensive games ever made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have been playable alpha builds of Star Citizen made available, but there’s still no actual release date for the game. Last year’sAlpha 3.18 update crashed the serversfor a while. Fans were unable to try the “immersive careers, stunning locations, and thrilling gameplay” due to the outages.
Nov. 29, 2024
Steam Deck battery life torments my soul, but this $50 Black Friday gadget is the cure
A beefy Steam Deck power bank discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Deck is my favorite handheld PC, but I’d be lying if I enjoyed its short battery life. Like it or not, a single charge just isn’t going to stretch that far when playing relatively new PC games, so I pretty much don’t leave the house without a power bank.
Nov. 29, 2024
Tencent's new Horizon Zero Dawn ripoff is so blatant that even Blizzard's former president is speaking up about it
If I had a nickel, etc etc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An upcomingTencentgame is drawing ire for how similar it looks toHorizon Zero Dawn. FormerBlizzardboss Mike Ybarra even took to Twitter to mention it, writing, “Ladies and gentlemen - Tencent,” above the game’s announcement. Like Horizon, Light of Motiram also features a bow-wielding red-haired protagonist in what appears to be Native American-inspired clothing.
Nov. 29, 2024
Terraria developer says "there is no way" its sixth final update comes out before 2025 because it's "committed to being a quality-first studio"
Re-Logic reckons Terraria 1.4.5 will be “well worth” the wait, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The work on the final lists from each dev team member is nearing its conclusion, which is a great measure of progress,” the studio writes in a recentblog post. “That said, we are pretty certain that there is no way that we will see Terraria 1.
Nov. 29, 2024
The battle to be the highest-rated game of the year continues as Astro Bot finally claims the top spot from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Put your foolish ambitions to rest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bothas overtaken bothElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC andMetaphor: ReFantazioto become the highest rated game on Metacritic this year. It’s been a competitive year for great games, and Astro Bot seems to have just edged in front of the competition onMetacritic. All three games actually tie in terms of their overall score of 94, but Astro Bot has 139 reviews compared to Shadow of the Erdtree’s 70 and Metaphor: ReFantazio’s 53.
Nov. 29, 2024
The best Black Friday PS5 deals still live: grab these console, game and accessory savings while you still can
I’ve never seen Black Friday PS5 deals so good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Console deals3.Game deals4.Accessory deals5.Live report There’s still some time to pick some great Black Friday PS5 deals with massive savings before Cyber Monday takes over. Many of these offers have been on the shelves since this time last week, but I’ve seen plenty of newcomers join the fray in the last few hours.
Nov. 29, 2024
The joyous momentum of 16-bit Sonic is finally recaptured in 3D thanks to Penny's Big Breakaway, once you learn its fantastic and unique controls
Indie Spotlight | Penny’s Big Breakaway comes from a studio made up of former Sonic Mania devs, and it shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If the popular discourse is to be believed, Sonic The Hedgehog – the 90s 16-bit icon himself – had a rough time transitioning from a 2D to 3D. It’s partially true. Concessions had to be made to take the speedy hero from the 2D plane of slopes and loops to run around 3D worlds.
Nov. 29, 2024
The next game from the Lies of P devs is reportedly a sci-fi survival horror
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Based ona report from Korean news site EBN, which made the rounds onBlueskyas well asResetEra, Round 8 is currently staffing up for their next major project, which is reportedly focused on an original survival horror game. Along with the upcoming DLC for Lies of P slated for release early next year, the developers are reportedly moving on to a whole survival horror experience within a sci-fi setting – not too far from the dark cityscape of Lies of P, but different in that it could end up being more about the scares and atmosphere.
Nov. 29, 2024
The Planescape devs mutilated BioWare’s engine in a good way while making the legendary 1999 RPG: "We were lucky we didn't break the game"
Black Isle Studios couldn’t be stopped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Isle Studios made sure its venerable Dungeons & Dragons RPGPlanescape: Tormentwas like no other video game on the market when it released in 1999. All the developer had to do was obliterateBioWare’s nascent Infinity Engine. BioWare first implemented the young Infinity Engine in its own D&D RPG, the 1998 releaseBaldur’s Gate, which ignited players' imaginations and, eventually, anoutrageously lucrative franchise.
Nov. 29, 2024
The Witcher 4 will be "better, bigger, greater" than The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077: "We don't want to go back"
“The next game we do will not be smaller, and it will not be worse” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The next game we do will not be smaller, and it will not be worse,” CD Projekt vice president of technology Charles Tremblaytold Eurogamer. “It will be better, bigger, greater than The Witcher 3, it will be better than Cyberpunk because for us, it’s unacceptable [tolaunch so abysmally].
Nov. 29, 2024
This 4K gaming monitor with the same coating as your phone is down to a record low price, and I've never used a display quite like it
A whopping $250 off the Dough Spectrum One for Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prior to trying out the Dough Spectrum One, I wasn’t quite sure why you’d add Gorilla Glass to a 4K gaming monitor. In my mind, opting for the same material used to make your phone display wouldn’t really add much, but it turns it’s an excellent way to give your visuals a glossy glow up.
Nov. 29, 2024
This essential purchase changed how I paint Warhammer
You can save $50 on Speedpaint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love to paint Warhammer, but I don’t always love how long it takes to get the results I want. I know, I know - it’s the epitome of first-world problems. But now that I have a baby, my free time is at a premium. And honestly, I think my hobbying would grind to a complete halt if it wasn’t for Speedpaint.
Nov. 29, 2024
This headstrap can add comfort and battery to your Meta Quest 3 this Black Friday
KIWI’s leather cushioning will ease your headache woes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Meta Quest 3 and 3S are practical little devices for VR gaming, but their head straps are, not to be too mean, a little basic. Don’t get me wrong, the clever tightening loops that slide along the back side are nice and easy to adjust, but if you were hoping for any cushioning at all, you may be left wanting.
Nov. 29, 2024
This is your last chance to grab a PS5 Slim for its lowest price yet this Black Friday
This huge saving of up to $75 off the PS5 Slim won’t be around for long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Slim has been the shining star of this year’s Black Friday PS5 gaming deals. While the UK price drop for the brand-new PS5 Pro definitely wins the top prize for taking me by surprise this month, its been the slimmer version ofSony’s pixel-pushing beast that’s taken the spotlight.
Nov. 29, 2024
This might be the last gaming keyboard you'd expect to buy this Black Friday - but I couldn't live without it
A living room PC gaming essential for under $20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The phrase gaming keyboard usually means lots of chat about polling rates, keycaps, and switches. But, rather than sparking up a conversation about whether a keeb is creamy, milky, or clacky, I want to talk about a cheapLogitechboard that’s now under $20 thanks to Black Friday.
Nov. 29, 2024
Vin Diesel hints at behind the scenes Fast and Furious tensions as he admits he just wants the franchise to get back to "real street racing"
“I just want to get back to real street racing, practical stunts… and a reunion of that beautiful brotherhood” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vin Diesel, it seems, is juggling a lot of Fast and Furious plates – if his latest social media post is anything to go by, anyway. Vin Diesel, though, laid down his own mission statement to end the post, indicating that he wants to return to Fast and Furious' original more grounded premise for Fast and Furious' final entry.
Nov. 29, 2024
We're not surprised this explicit Mickey Mouse joke didn't make it into Deadpool and Wolverine
Oh, boy! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The moment, from the scene where Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool wakes up at the Fox heroes' hideout in The Void, sees The Merc with the Mouth responding to the (at-the-time) unknown fourth member by asking if it’s Magneto. Previously, Reynolds toldColliderthat there was a back-and-forth with Disney over taking out one joke in Deadpool and Wolverine.
Nov. 29, 2024
New Genshin Impact-style dragon-riding RPG borrows from The Legend of Zelda's "freedom of movement" to let you fly across its entire open world
Dragon Sword will soar onto PC and mobile when it’s ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Sword is an upcoming pseudo-open-world RPG from Korean studio Hound13, and what really sets this lush world apart from the others is the fact that you can ride a titular dragon anywhere… or any number of weird and sometimes cute creatures.
Nov. 28, 2024
18 years after Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, everyone is still adding Lucario and Garchomp to their parties as Scarlet and Violet player stats reveal the most popular team members
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years on from their release,The Pokemon Companyhas released some fun stats aboutPokemon Scarlet and Violetand their most popular ‘mons, and two of them don’t seem to have changed at all in the last 18 years. Open world RPGs Scarlet and Violet were unique games, as players were given more freedom than ever to explore the Paldea region in any order they wanted, so it was easier to build your perfect team right away.
Nov. 28, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 29-Dec 1)
Touching animation tale Robot Dreams makes its streaming debut, a brand new crime noir series hits Max, and Silo season 2 continues in tension When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This weekend brings in a new month, and a brand new streaming list, with titles that have just been added to services across the web. So, as the snow, or rather rain, pours outside, put your feet up and enjoy this weekend’s streaming highlights.
Nov. 28, 2024
You can grab huge discounts in Disney's Black Friday sale - but these 7 are the winners
Here are the must-haves I’d recommend as a fan, from Spirit Jerseys to Loungefly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s currently a massive sale on for Black FridayDisneymerch, and so help me, but it’s all very tempting. Or, as a wise dog once said:gowrsh. You can currently save up to50% at the US Disney Storewith the code ‘GIFT,’ while Brits are able to get30% off at the UK Disney Store(no code needed for that one, fortunately).
Nov. 28, 2024
Arcane creator issues a 500-word response to clear up rumored behind-the-scenes issues amid negative fan reaction to season 2: "It would have been great to have more time... but we didn't have it"
The final say on Arcane season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane co-creator Christian Linke has issued what is probably the final say on a second season that has divided viewers and garnered strong reactions from its fanbase. In a lengthy 500-word response toa Reddit threaderroneously titled, ‘Holy shit. Co-creator Christian Linke just said in the “Arcane Afterglow” that the Jayce/Viktor ending feels unresolved to him & they were not given the time’, Linke began, “Some theories here [are] a bit too far out there.
Nov. 28, 2024
Arcane showrunner reminds fans that they "always will" listen to feedback, as long as it doesn’t overpower their vision: "At the end of the day, nobody asked for Arcane"
Christian Linke doesn’t mind the criticism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke recently responded to a few disgruntled fans on Twitter, reminding them that their feedback and the Arcane team’s creativity have to coexist. Linke, in oneTwitter reply, told a fan that he “always will” heed viewer demands, “but, at the end of the day, nobody asked for Arcane.
Nov. 28, 2024
Avowed is "an evolution" of Obsidian's past RPGs, including The Outer Worlds and Fallout: New Vegas
Pillars of Eternity lives on with Avowed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a stand-alone game set within the Pillars of Eternity universe, Avowed goes its own way by developing a deeper focus on combat and the shared experience of going on an adventure that shares a lot of common ground with The Outer World - yet it still retains the DNA of Obsidian’s other more varied projects such as Grounded and Pentiment.
Nov. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has had over 3,000 mods and 70 million mod downloads in just under 3 months, including a Larian favorite that makes enemies turn into cheese
‘Tis the modding season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 offers players many boyfriends, many Mind Flayers with many nose tentacles, and an astronomical number of mods. In just the last three months, players have come up with more than 3,000 mods for the role-playing game, and they’ve completed over 70 million mod downloads. “Like an aged mentor in an inspiring 1980s film montage, we’re filled with pride seeing all the mods you’ve been crafting and using since the release of our official mod tools in September,” developer Larian says in anew Steam update.
Nov. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 8 stress test is planned for early January across PC and consoles as Larian wants to "catch things before they can become an issue"
Try out those new subclasses early in the stress test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is set to get even bigger very soon with anothermassive update that’ll add 12 new subclasses, cross-play, and more. While there’s no release date yet, the developer has confirmed that it’s aiming to kick off stress testing in January. In itslatest community update, Larian says that players across PC, Xbox, and PlayStation will all be able to “join us for a period of stress testing” in order to “go beyond our internal testing and help us catch things before they can become an issue once a patch has been released.
Nov. 28, 2024
Black Friday Lego deals are massive this year - but I'm heading straight for these 11 sales
Save on Lego Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.My top picks3.Live updates Sound the ‘good deal’ klaxon, because this year’s Black Friday Lego discounts are popping off. Kits from Star Wars, Harry Potter, Marvel, and more are all getting slashed in honor of the sales event, so now’s the time to dive in if you’ve had your eye on anything.
Nov. 28, 2024
Bloodborne servers will undergo maintenance on the same day as a potential PlayStation tease, so surely nothing bad will happen this time, right?
December 3 might be the day remaster hopefuls have been waiting for, but don’t bet on it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloodborne servers are undergoing maintenance on the same day that publisherSonyseemingly teasedsomething,and for the first time in years, fan speculation around a remaster doesn’t seem quite so far-fetched. I mean, it probably still won’t happen, but I can see where Bloodborne fans are going with this one.
Nov. 28, 2024
Cait and Vi's extended sex scene could still be released, but the show creator doesn't think it will happen on Netflix: "I guess it just depends on whether or not they would nuke our ratings"
Too hot for Netflix? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The existence of a longer, potentially more graphic sex scene between fan favorite Arcane couple Cait and Vi has beenconfirmed in recent days. Now, showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke has opened up about the possibility of it being released in some form. “The main challenge was that it pushed our ratings into a place where it really threatened our rating,” Linke said in an interview withInverse.
Nov. 28, 2024
Diablo boss gets ratio'd for saying we should "normalize 'Diablo-like' for ARPGs that follow the Diablo formula," "much like 'Souls-like' and 'Rogue-like'"
In Rod Fergusson’s ideal world, we’d be calling Path of Exile a Diablo-like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo franchise boss Rod Fergusson is taking a fair bit of heat online for suggesting ARPGs that are similar to Diablo should be labeled Diablo-likes. In a tweet that’s since been properly ratio’d, Fergusson asks whether ARPGs should adopt the Diablo-like moniker in the same way that a certain breed of action-RPG is called a Souls-like and a particular type of dungeon crawler is called a Roguelike.
Nov. 28, 2024
Don't buy an Xbox this Black Friday - stream Game Pass with this $75 bundle
My favorite Black Friday Xbox deal leaves out the “box”, and Phil Spencer says that’s okay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday is an amazing time to buy an Xbox. That’s been the case for years now, due in part to the fact the Series S consoles are incredible value for money. This year, however, buying an Xbox is even easier.
Nov. 28, 2024
Dragon Age The Veilguard player makes the number one dating mistake and pecks fan-favorite love interest’s face off with giant bird head
Do not do this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age The Veilguardoffers a bunch of pretty elves, dwarves, and guys with mustaches to kiss, as long as you don’t fumble your relationship with them. And I’d say that piercing a potential love interest’s face with a foot-long crow’s beak — as one Dragon Age player did recently — counts as a fumble.
Nov. 28, 2024
Dune's Denis Villeneuve has no interest in directing Star Wars and it's partly down to Return of the Jedi making him "so angry" in 1983: "It seemed like a recipe, no more surprises"
Dune director Denis Villeneuve once loved Star Wars, but was let down by Return of the Jedi: “It turned out to be a comedy for kids” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune director Denis Villeneuve recalls the moment he fell out of love with Star Wars – and it’s all thanks to Return of the Jedi. Like many, Villeneuve grew up obsessed with Star Wars.
Nov. 28, 2024
FC 25 Season 3 Ladder Players list and how to unlock them all
Get Winter Champions Ibrahima Konate with our FC 25 Season 2 Ladder Players guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Great news from the FC 25 Season 3 Ladder Players list: there are no loans. Slightly less great news, as the thirdEA FC 25SP track gets underway: only nine players are included, with other rewards limited to packs and bundles.
Nov. 28, 2024
Gearbox was "honored" to invite a terminally ill fan to play Borderlands 4 early: "His courage, strength, and determination are an inspiration to us all"
And it’s “deeply thankful” to the community for helping it happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DeveloperGearboxSoftware has shared some kind words for a terminally ill fan who was able to play an early build of the upcomingBorderlands 4, saying the team was “honored to host him” at the studio. 37-year-old Caleb McAlpine recentlytook to social media to sharethat a terminal cancer diagnosis has given him only months to live in the worst-case scenario, and under two years to live if his chemotherapy treatment goes well.
Nov. 28, 2024
Half-Life 2's anniversary update broke a simple speedrunning strat that was in use for 20 years, so Valve has now fixed the 'fix' in a new patch
The 20th anniversary update included some annoying changes for speedrunners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speedruns are often reliant on the most random, funnily obscure quirks in any given game. You don’t need to look further than the recentHalf-Life 220th anniversary update for proof, asValveadded a fix to the two-decade-old game that accidentally broke a small speedrunning strategy, and it’s now had to fix its ‘fix.
Nov. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2's current Major Order just got way easier as our bug-squashing target gets lowered by 90% after a "misplaced decimal" gave an "erroneously" large goal
But we still have millions more Terminids to kill, so don’t relax yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Victory seemed like it might have been out of our grasp, but an amendment to the ongoingHelldivers 2Major Order has significantly lowered the number of Terminids we need to kill after a “misplaced decimal” meant a bit too much was asked of us.
Nov. 28, 2024
Holy Black Friday Batman - this Meta Quest 3 deal comes with a $75 online gift card
It doesn’t take the world’s best detective to see the value in this Meta Quest deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whenever Black Friday comes around, it’s always an opportune time to check on some of the priciest pieces of tech for any worthwhile discounts. If graphics cards, PC gaming handhelds, and consoles are normally just out of your price range, then it makes sense to check up on them at this time of year.
Nov. 28, 2024
I wouldn't dream of buying an RTX 4090 with this Alienware Black Friday gaming PC discount around
A full Aurora R16 rig for near the same price as the GPU inside. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hear me out, but you can grab anAlienwareAurora gaming PC with an RTX 4090 inside right now for not much more than just the card. Yes, picking up an entire rig just get hold ofNvidia’s powerhouse GPU sound silly, I’d much prefer to get an entire new system complete with liquid cooling, plenty of RAM, and a great CPU pairing than fork out over $2,000 for a single component.
Nov. 28, 2024
I've been looking for an LG OLED C4 deal all year, and Black Friday has finally delivered
The 55-inch LG OLED C4 is finally at the price I’ve been hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year I’ve been scraping money together where I can, and I’ve been watching the price of LG’s 55-inch OLED C4 like a hawk because I know that it’s the perfect TV for me, but this brand’s screens only enter my price range once or twice a year.
Nov. 28, 2024
If you want more RGB in your life this Xbox Black Friday deal is sure to light up your gaming setup
22% off is one flashy Xbox controller discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been gaming for as long as I have, you’ve likely accumulated your own fair share of RGB-riddled peripherals. Even as I’m typing right now, my keyboard, gaming mouse, microphone, headset, and even my PC speakers have their own lighting effects. While nice to look at, a lot of these accessories are pretty limited where customization is concerned which I why I gravitated toward adding the PowerA Advantage Wired controller with Lumectra.
Nov. 28, 2024
Indie phenomenon Balatro is one of the most-played games on Steam Deck this year, beaten only by Stardew Valley and previous GOTY winners Elden Ring and Baldur's Gate 3
The little roguelike that could When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatrois the fourth most-played game onSteam Deckin the last 12 months, beaten only byElden Ring,Baldur’s Gate 3, andStardew Valley. That’s an impressive caliber of colleagues it’s got. Is there nowhere we can hide from the viral sensation that is Balatro? No, is the short answer. It’s on consoles,PC, Steam Deck, andmobile– GamesRadar+’s Oscar swears he doesn’tplay Balatro on his phone during meetings, but we don’t believe him.
Nov. 28, 2024
Kathryn Hahn says Agatha All Along was a "satisfying" way for her to say goodbye to Agatha Harkness, but offers one ray of hope: "We'll see what the future holds"
Does this spell the end for Agatha in the MCU? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kathryn Hahn is playing with our emotions after she describes Agatha All Along as a “beautiful and satisfying way” to say goodbye to Agatha Harkness. In an interview with theL.A. Times, Hahn touches upon her MCU future, insisting she hasn’t had any conversations about future projects withMarvel Studios.
Nov. 28, 2024
Marvel's answer to Overwatch is almost here, as Marvel Rivals finally goes gold
More comic-book multiverse hijinks awaits on December 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalshas been a game that fans of the hero-shooter sub-genre have kept an eye on since its announcement – even as the field of games has expanded. Today, its developer has announced that the game has reached gold status and is locked in for its launch next month.
Nov. 28, 2024
Mufasa actor Aaron Pierre pays tribute to late original Lion King star James Earl Jones: "His portrayal of Mufasa was my guiding light"
Exclusive: The star of the Disney prequel feels like the original Mufasa is “everyone’s dad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mufasastar Aaron Pierre had big shoes to fill in the Lion King prequel, as the late James Earl Jones' voice performance in the originalDisneyclassic is nothing short of iconic. TheRebel Ridgeactor, who voices a younger version of Mufasa in the upcoming movie, took on this challenge with the utmost reverence for Jones, as he tells GamesRadar+ and Total Film in anexclusive interview.
Nov. 28, 2024
Mufasa director Barry Jenkins ends Lion King debate on whether its animation or live action
Exclusive: The director explains how making the Disney prequel required “very different tools” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In anexclusive interviewwith GamesRadar+ and Total Film, Jenkins gives a very definitive answer about Mufasa. “Absolutely, yeah, it’s an animated film,” he asserts. “I am communicating constantly with these animators who are trying to manipulate these somewhat photorealistic sort of models in a way that is expressive.
Nov. 28, 2024
Mufasa: The Lion King director and cast reveal how the Disney prequel will defy expectations: "As someone who was very familiar with The Lion King, I was shocked at how many things I assumed I knew"
Exclusive: Barry Jenkins, Aaron Pierre, and more discuss the unexpected Disney prequel Mufasa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jenkins himself felt the same. “I definitely thought that when it first came my way,” he tells GamesRadar+ and Total Film. “I got a call from my agent saying, ‘Disneyhas sent over this project – a prequel for The Lion King.
Nov. 28, 2024
You can get 3 of the best sci-fi RPGs ever made for the price of a cup of coffee as Mass Effect Legendary Edition goes on sale for less than $5 on PC
Coffee is too expensive these days… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can buyMass Effect Legendary Edition, which comes with all three of the Shepard games, for just $4.79 right now on Steam. That’s less than most places charge for a coffee these days. To my utter shame and embarrassment, I’ve never been able to get into the Mass Effect series.
Nov. 28, 2024
New open-world survival game called "shameless" amid comparisons to Horizon Zero Dawn, although it'll play more like Palworld with robot creatures
Light of Motiram is set in a “world overrun by colossal machines” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming open-world survival game Light of Motiram is already turning heads, but perhaps not for the right reasons as it’s been called “shameless” amid comparisons to Guerrilla Games' Horizon series. AsGematsu reports, developer Polaris Quest is a subsidiary of Tencent Games, and to its credit, its survival and crafting game looks very pretty, with lush and vibrant environments.
Nov. 28, 2024
Nintendo's putting a 200,000+ member Switch piracy subreddit in the crosshairs as it seeks to identify people who helped run 'Pirate Shops'
Nintendo is seeking “information that is necessary” for it to “pursue infringement claims” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s continued fight against Switch game piracy continues, as it’s now set its sights on a Nintendo Switch piracy subreddit which was recently highlighted in a lawsuit against an alleged pirate. It was back in June (thanks, TorrentFreak) that Nintendo first filed a lawsuit against James Williams, also known as ‘Archbox.
Nov. 28, 2024
Nvidia RTX 5090 and its kin will likely show up soon, so I'd check out this cheap Intel GPU instead of spending big
Intel’s Arc A770 GPU is down to a fantastic price. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not in the habit of pointing PC players towards Intel GPUs overNvidia, but the 16GB Arc A770 has a Black Friday discount I simply can’t ignore. I do think higher spec GeForce graphics cards will be worth picking up for the right price during the sales, but since the RTX 5090 and its siblings will likely arrive in the new year, you’ll absolutely want to check out this offer.
Nov. 28, 2024
One GTA 3 veteran hid cheats in the code to stop hackers from finding them at launch, but his clever little trick accidentally tripped up speedrunners
A lot can go wrong when you’re tapping away at lightspeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A veteranRockstar Gamesdeveloper has shared the secrets behind Grand Theft Auto 3’s cheats (as well as those in GTA: Vice City and San Andreas), how he attempted to hide them from the playerbase, and how that little trick messed with PC speedruns.
Nov. 28, 2024
Palworld's next update is coming next month, and it's 6x bigger than the survival game's last major patch
It looks like it’ll have at least one new Pal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature capture survival gamePalworldis getting an update in December that will add a new landmass to the Palpagos Isles, and this one is six times bigger than the last. We don’t know the name of this new update yet, but we do know it’s coming in December, so it could be here in just a few days.
Nov. 28, 2024
Plague Inc's city-building sequel is "more happy and optimistic" than its predecessor, even if its creator thinks its $2 price tag is a "huge gamble"
“There is still an appetite for intelligent, sophisticated strategy games on mobile” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A sequel to the incredibly popular mobile gamePlague Incjust came out and it’s all about rebuilding the world following an apocalypse – aptly named After Inc. It’s free-to-play on Android (with ads) but iPhone users can buy it for just $2.
Nov. 28, 2024
Rockstar didn't need to fix Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy before GTA 6, but the move will likely prove genius in the months to come
Opinion | Mighty Morph Suit Grand Theft Rangers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the throes of the harshest quarantine restrictions enforced overnight at the height of the global pandemic almost five years ago, the rules in our favorite virtual spaces remained the same throughout. Fighting faceless players on-screen while wrestling with boredom away from it helped to maintain the status quo.
Nov. 28, 2024
Stop telling me I'm out of space! Here are the no-fuss PS5 SSDs I'd recommend this Black Friday
If you’re sick of deleting your games to make space for new ones, these SSDs will save your blood pressure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maybe I have anger issues, but whenever I buy a new game that I’m so excited to play, nothing makes me want to turn super sayain more than the PS5 telling me that I’m out of storage space.
Nov. 28, 2024
The 25 Best Marvel Comics covers ever
From Jack Kirby’s X-Men #1 to Jim Lee’s X-Men #1 and beyond, these are the 25 best Marvel Comics covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bestMarvel Comicscovers of all time may be a matter of personal taste - but there are all-time classic illustrations which are instantly recognizable, and which evoke a specific time and place in the Marvel Universe.
Nov. 28, 2024
The best Black Friday gaming laptop deals 2024: all the biggest sales still live this weekend
Black Friday gaming laptop deals have now come to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve prioritized the machines I’ve had hands-on experience with as I’ve been surfing those digital aisles this morning. Not only that, but my keen eye for value has had me price checking each of the offers featured to make sure they’re at or near their lowest prices ever.
Nov. 28, 2024
The Boys showrunner wasn't "designing it to reflect reality," but the world became bonkers and started "to reflect the show"
Eric Kripke says “the world changed to reflect the show,” not the other way around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys has held a mirror up to the world for four entire seasons so far, but its showrunner says that the superhero adaptation wasn’t designed to be so politically timely. If anything, the real world just became more and more similar to the show.
Nov. 28, 2024
The Razer Edge does everything I wish the PlayStation Portal could, and it's new Black Friday price makes it a strong handheld alternative
A PS5 remote player with plenty of Android extras When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Razer Edge wasn’t always one of my favorite handhelds, but now that Black Friday has worked its magic, I’ve got more reasons to buy one over a PlayStation Portal. For not much more than Sony’s remote player, you’re getting an android device that can stream games from your PS5 and emulate classic capers -something I wish the Portal could also do.
Nov. 28, 2024
This Half-Life: Alyx mod lets you play the entire VR game without VR, but many fans wonder why you'd want to
“Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’sHalf-Life: Alyxis one of the defining VR games in recent years. It gives fans a follow-up they didn’t quite expect, but one that still very much plays to the strengths of the series while leaving the groundwork for something new. While it is a must-play for fans of Half-Life, the need for a VR device is still a significant barrier for those without access to one tuned for PC gaming.
Nov. 28, 2024
This is the perfect capture card for YouTube, and its Black Friday price has made my jaw drop
This capture card is for professionals, but Black Friday is making me recommend it to you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a hard time to be an external capture card. PC streamers with a single computer setup don’t really need them, and modern consoles are so good at capturing their own footage that it can be hard to know who should even spend the money on an external device.
Nov. 28, 2024
Troy Baker originally turned down playing Indiana Jones, but took the job because it wasn't about doing "a bang on impression" of Harrison Ford
One legendary game developer was very skeptical about Baker portraying Dr. Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MachineGames' upcomingIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis shaping up to recapture the same thrills and sense of adventure from the timeless film series - albeit with less Harrison Ford. The title role is played by famed video game voice-over and performance actor Troy Baker, and as it stands, he sounds like a dead ringer for the Indy we know and love.
Nov. 28, 2024
We were all too distracted by Keanu Reeves in this Sonic 3 video to notice it spoiled a major Shadow character reveal
A super spoiler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newSonic 3video may have just let slip a major Shadow spoiler – but we were all too distracted by Keanu Reeves to realize it. Possible spoilers for Sonic 3 follow. You have been warned. At the 45-second mark of a Keanu Reeves-centric featurette (which you can see for yourself in full below), a quick flash of a scene in outer space is shown.
Nov. 28, 2024
New Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning clip teases another major stunt, and you know it's a big deal because even Tom Cruise looks nervous
Suiting up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Cruise has an absurd list of stunts and sequences under his belt in his action movie career. He’s driven motorcycles over cliff-edges, clung to the side of planes during take-off, and performed a HALO jump from 25,000 feet. So if the Mission: Impossible star is looking nervous before performing another death-defying stunt, youknowit’s a big deal.
Nov. 28, 2024
After 14 years, the 6-hour JRPG that dominated the Xbox 360's indie charts is getting a full remaster at a self-described "amazing price point"
Breath of Death 7 is an unlikely remaster candidate, but a welcome one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox 360 era came alongside the rise of indie gaming, and the Xbox Live Indie Game program helped give the smallest developers a much larger problem. Now, it seems a standout JRPG tribute called Breath of Death 7: The Beginning has stood the test of time well enough to earn its own remaster.
Nov. 27, 2024
With Sony in talks to acquire Elden Ring developer's parent company, one investor reportedly jokes that the cost is worth it just to get director Hidetaka Miyazaki
Sony’s in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the anime powerhouse with a 70% share in FromSoftware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony is officially in talks to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese media conglomerate behind hundreds of manga, anime, and video game properties. The publisher even holds a 70% share in powerhouseFromSoftwareof Dark Souls andElden Ringfame, and one investor reportedly reckons that the acquisition is worth it for the studio’s creative frontman alone.
Nov. 27, 2024
8 years later, the No Man's Sky comeback is finally complete as it finally reaches "Very Positive" reviews on Steam: "You have no idea what this means to us"
How long until “Overwhelmingly Positive?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 8 years after its controversial launch, it seems No Man’s Sky’s comeback tour is finally complete. The game has just reached 80% positive reviewson Steam, bringing the overall rating to “Very Positive.” Earlier this year, Hello Games founder Sean Murray celebrated on social media whenNo Man’s Sky reached 78% positive reviews.
Nov. 27, 2024
After 15 years, the ridiculous Guitar Hero DS fret grip accessory has made an unlikely comeback for Fortnite Festival
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In 2008, the rhythm game craze was so intense that even the portable Nintendo DS was not immune - soActivisionmade a handheld fret accessory called the Guitar Grip that let you hold the console while playing a miniaturized version of Guitar Hero. Now, with Fortnite Festival helping bring rhythm gaming back into vogue, the people behind many of those original plastic instruments are keeping the spirit of Guitar Hero DS alive.
Nov. 27, 2024
Alien: Romulus director says they are currently trying to find "the right story" for sequel otherwise it could be a "disaster"
A Romulus sequel needs the right story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusbrought the Xenomorph back to the big screen – and proved a huge hit. Naturally, a sequel was given the go-ahead pretty soon, though director Fede Alvarez doesn’t want to make another movie for the sake of it. “Well, I mean, we definitely want to do it,” he toldio9.
Nov. 27, 2024
Another studio from a legendary Dragon Age and Mass Effect veteran is set to "pause operations," leaving its AAA sci-fi game on hold indefinitely
Worlds Untold says it’s “pausing for now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Worlds Untold, a new studio formed byDragon AgeandMass Effectveteran Mac Walters, is pausing all operations and leaving its unannounced AAA sci-fi game on hold indefinitely. Announcing the news in a recentLinkedInpost, Walters explains Worlds Untold’s decision to pause work until the company finds “a new partner” in the future.
Nov. 27, 2024
As The Witcher 4 enters its "full-scale production phase," fans of the RPG series think a new teaser holds answers about Project Polaris' plot
Toss a coin to your Witcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following director Sebastian Kalemba’s announcement thatThe Witcher 4has now"entered the full-scale production phase"and an accompanying teaser, fans have entered a theorizing frenzy about Project Polaris' potential plot. The long-awaited fourth Witcher entry fromCD Projekt Redis in the works, but its plot still largely remains a mystery. That’s why the community takes any teaser it can get and does its best to decipher all possible pointers to the new installment’s story, as is happening now thanks to Kalemba’spostfeaturing a mysterious image of coins.
Nov. 27, 2024
As Troy Baker confirms he's in Naughty Dog's next game, director Neil Druckmann says it's the "most excited he has ever been" for a project
The Last of Us co-director is giddy about the studio’s unannounced game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dog’s studio head, Neil Druckmann, is continuing to drop breadcrumbs about the storied developer’s mysterious and still unannounced next game, which has him absolutely giddy with excitement. After co-directing The Last of Us, Uncharted 4, and The Last of Us Part 2, Druckmann took a more executive position at PlayStation’s long-running Naughty Dog studio but he’s still heavily involved in actually making its upcoming games, too.
Nov. 27, 2024
Avowed backgrounds, attributes and builds explained
Get the the best Avowed build with this breakdown of backgrounds and attributes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed backgrounds give you a preset distribution of attributes - effectively a build to start you off. However, there’s a few interesting twists to the system and you’re not really bound to any of the choices you make during character creation, beyond specific dialogue options each background gives you once you’re out in the world.
Nov. 27, 2024
Black Ops 6 fan gets a head start learning the new Zombies map by visiting the real-life location that influenced it
COD Zombies players will always try to one-up each other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its release, fans of the Zombies mode inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6have been combing through every corner and hideaway in the two available maps, uncovering hidden weapons and other items that most players still don’t know about. However, with the upcoming Citadelle des Morts map coming out on December 5, some players have taken unusual steps to get a leg up on their online competition to master the upcoming map and its challenges.
Nov. 27, 2024
CD Projekt Red may not be remaking The Witcher 3, but it does want you to play the "NextGen Edition" mod that makes the RPG "more detailed and realistic"
CDPR says the mod is “faithful to the original vision and atmosphere” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not often that you hear a game developer promoting a particular mod, but that’s exactly what’s happening in the case of The Witcher 3 HD Reworked Project NextGen Edition mod, and it’s frankly kind of refreshing. The list ofupcoming CDPR gamesincludes hotly anticipated titles likeThe Witcher 4(which just entered full production), a remake of The Witcher 1, and aCyberpunk 2077 sequel, and so I can say with some degree of confidence that we’re unlikely to get a full-blown The Witcher 3 remake any time soon—especially given its next-gen update is only a couple of years old at this point.
Nov. 27, 2024
Citizen Sleeper feels like a sequel to the worst ending of Cyberpunk 2077 and now my mind is blown
Now Playing | Implanted personality constructs, megacorps, and colonizing space – wait, which game is this? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think I might have lucked out by playing Citizen Sleeper andCyberpunk 2077in a very specific order. The proximity is an added bonus, having wrapped my second journey through Night City a mere 24 hours before sampling Gareth Damian Martin’s"RPG candy"for the very first time.
Nov. 27, 2024
Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid mastermind Hideo Kojima admits that his "work is often regarded as being similar to a movie, but at the core, games are what I create"
He also aims to “present a new dimension of cinematic adaptation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite many of his games being viewed as cinematic masterpieces of sorts,Hideo Kojimasays that’s not necessarily his intention - but he does also hope to open up a “a new dimension” of film adaptations with projects like theDeath Stranding movie. Speaking toVarietyas one of its crowned Entertainment Gaming Leaders, Kojima explains that video games have always been the “core” of his work.
Nov. 27, 2024
Delta Force dev says hackers are a "long-lasting cancer" of FPS games: "It’s either us or the cheaters"
The team is taking a zero tolerance approach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One way a good game can die is if cheaters infest it - just look atwhat happened to TitanFall 2. That’s why a dev for the upcoming Delta Force FPS game says the team is going to be working hard to prevent hacking from day one.
Nov. 27, 2024
Despite being the frontrunner, unlucky WoW Classic grinder loses the race to max level on the MMO's new Hardcore servers after disconnecting 6 levels before the finish line
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One MMO streamer determined to be the first to hit the maximum level onWorld of WarcraftClassic’s new Hardcore Fresh servers was forcibly kicked out of the running after losing all his progress just six levels before the finish line, following a poorly timed disconnect. The fresh WoW Classic 20th Anniversary Edition realms went live on November 21, giving nostalgic players the chance to make the journey to level 60 all over again.
Nov. 27, 2024
Dexter prequel trailer sees Michael C. Hall return as serial killer, and fans are now convinced he's still alive
The theories have begun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full trailer for Dexter: Original Sin has been released and it teases the set-up for the prequel series. Based on the early years of Michael C. Hall’s serial killer, it follows him as a young man starting out on his murderous journey. The younger version is played by Patrick Gibson, but his inner voice sees Hall return to his iconic role.
Nov. 27, 2024
Dragon Age and Anthem producer says live-service games can "dramatically" fail as they forget they're competing with juggernauts like World of Warcraft as they are now, not as they were 20 years ago
Mark Darrah has a warning for folks walking into the live service arena When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerBioWareexecutive Mark Darrah, who was a longtime producer on the Dragon Age series and Anthem, says that so many live-service games have suffered the samedoomed fate as his exo-suitted shooterbecause companies forget they’re competing with games like World of Warcraft as they are today, not as they were at launch.
Nov. 27, 2024
Fortnite cheaters beware, Epic Games is "ramping up legal action" and will even be banning tournament players who play in squads with hackers
Even friends of cheaters could get banned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FortnitedeveloperEpic Gameshas announced it is taking steps to ensure the integrity of tournaments and is “ramping up legal action against both players who cheat and cheat sellers.” For as long as there have been games there have been cheaters. From hiding an ace up your sleeve in a card game to buying a cheat online so you can shoot kids through walls inCall of Duty, cheating is rampant and developers spend a lot of time cracking down on it.
Nov. 27, 2024
Hey horror nerds, did you know there are new terrifyingly good Evil Dead and Halloween games? Well you do now - and you can grab them for less this Black Friday
40% off two games in one? Groovy! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This horror fan dream of a collection includes a double whammy of a side-scrolling hack-and-slash fun based on the Ash vs Evil Dead and Halloween franchises. Each game is oozing with gorgeous 16-bit styled sprite work and a ton of easter eggs only a true horror fan will truly appreciate.
Nov. 27, 2024
I adore the Steam Deck, and the dock I use to give it a comfy seat is under $30 for Black Friday
It’s like a fancy deck chair for your darling Steam Deck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a bit like a proud parent when it comes to the Steam Deck OLED, and only the finest wears will do for my favorite handheld. That includes using what I believe is the nicest docking station you can buy, and if you’ve got your portable PC sitting on the floor or precariously propped up against something that isn’t accessory, I have a Black Friday dock deal for you.
Nov. 27, 2024
I've been playing my launch PS5 upside down for years and nothing's going to stop me now
Opinion | It just feels right even though it’s wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a confession to make: it would seem that I don’t pay particularly close attention to hardware product shots. I recently discovered, thanks to the wisdom of my colleagues here at GamesRadar+, that I’ve been playing my PlayStation 5 upside down for years.
Nov. 27, 2024
I've been testing this Game Boy micro-inspired handheld throughout Black Friday, and it's a steal for under $45
A pocket sized portable with PS1 capabilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I spent a lot of my time reviewing handhelds, and I even make time to test them during chaotic events like Black Friday. Sometimes that comes in extremely handy, as the Game Boy shaped emulation device I’ve been using to play Crash Team Racing in between hunting for deals just showed up for very cheap.
Nov. 27, 2024
If younger me could see how much this 4K 144Hz gaming TV is this Black Friday, they'd tell me I'm full of it
The Hisense U7N is a Black Friday hero. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I used to work in a store that sold TVs around a decade ago, and TV deals like the Hisense U7N didn’t used to exist even during Black Friday. Sure, you could grab a bargain on LED screens of the time, but you’d normally have to stick with pretty tame specs that wouldn’t really cater to gaming.
Nov. 27, 2024
Interstellar-style sci-fi RPG Exodus is getting a tabletop RPG from a former Mass Effect and OG Baldur's Gate developer
Only limited quantities of the book will be sold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the upcoming sci-fi RPG developed byMass EffectandBaldur’s Gateveterans and front manned by Matthew McConahughey, is releasing a special founders edition TTRPG book. There’s a lot of star power behind Exodus, a game coming sometime in the future. It’s set in a universe where humanity has had to flee a dying Earth, and the game revolves around going on long, interstellar missions where the laws of relativity will cause those you leave behind to age as you remain young and zip across the galaxy.
Nov. 27, 2024
Justice League Unlimited #1: Who is Air Wave and how does he fit into the re-formed superteam?
Is the revamped character a friend or a foe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the year’s most anticipated new comics hits stores today. Justice League Unlimited sees DC’s greatest superteam fully united and operating at full strength after beingdisbanded for several years. The new book, which comes from the all star creative team of writer Mark Waid, artist Dan Mora, colorist Tamra Bonvillain, and letterer Ariana Maher, is big, bold, colorful, and a perfect jumping-on point for new readers, with the simple (but appealing) premise that the League is open to any superhero who wants to join.
Nov. 27, 2024
The new West Coast Avengers #1 explained - Everything you need to know about the new team, why there's an Ultron on the Avengers, and the classic Marvel villain behind it all
The answers to all your questions about the new West Coast Avengers #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So who is on the new West Coast Avengers? How did Ultron turn good? And who is the secret Avengers villain lurking behind it all? We’ll answer all these questions and more as we break down everything you need to know about the new West Coast Avengers #1.
Nov. 27, 2024
Keanu Reeves is somehow an even more perfect sci-fi dirtbag in Secret Level's Armored Core adaptation than he was in Cyberpunk 2077
The latest teaser for Amazon Prime Video’s video game inspired anthology series gives Keanu Reeves the spotlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The premiere of Secret Level,Amazon Prime Video’s anthology series adapting video game franchises,is almost here. In the weeks leading up to the debut on December 10, the studio behind the animated show has been steadily droppingteasersfor each episode of the season.
Nov. 27, 2024
Larian wasn't kidding when it said it's "not quite done": Baldur's Gate 3 update will add 12 new subclasses, crossplay, photo mode, and more "next year"
Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 8 is absolutely massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian Studiosrecently suggested it was “not quite done” with the acclaimed RPG, and it’s proven today that it wasn’t joking around. We’ve known for a while now thatBaldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 wouldn’t be the game’s final update, but aside from crossplay and photo mode, we’ve had no indication of what was in store.
Nov. 27, 2024
Loki season 2 deleted scene references the Thor: Love and Thunder post-credits, and name drops two Marvel comic characters who haven't appeared in the MCU yet
A new Loki deleted scene is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newLoki season 2deleted scene has been unveiled, and it features some intriguing name drops. In the clip, unveiled byVariety, we see Loki and Mobius chatting over key lime pie, as the God of Mischief explains how many people think he’s “a problem.” The scene is included on theupcoming 4K UHD Blu-ray releaseof the show.
Nov. 27, 2024
Moana 2 post-credits scenes explained: how many are there and does it set up a potential Moana 3?
Does Moana 2 have a post-credits scene? We break it all down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow it’s been eight years since we first set sail with Moana, which remains one of thebest Disney moviesthanks to its emotion, charm, and heart. It’s been a long wait but finallyMoana 2is hitting the big screen to the delight ofDisneyfans everywhere.
Nov. 27, 2024
Netflix releases first trailer for latest manga adaptation of a hit psychological horror
The first trailer for The Summer Hikaru Died is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first teaser trailer for its upcoming psychological horror anime The Summer Hikaru Died, and it looks just as creepy as the manga it’s based on. The trailer, which you can watch below, opens with two friends talking about what they are going to do when they graduate high school as shots of a peaceful town show.
Nov. 27, 2024
One of the biggest mobile games ever gets a surprise 4X city-builder sequel, and its dev is "absolutely not" confident in its $2 price tag: "It's a huge gamble!"
Following Plague Inc., the creator is ready to “make a more happy and optimistic game this time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a report fromGame File(paywalled), designer James Vaughan looked back on the unexpected success of Ndemic Creation’s previous strategy games during chaotic times, what led to his newest game — After Inc. — and its optimistic view of rebuilding the Earth after tragedy.
Nov. 27, 2024
Palworld and Terraria have a crossover coming in 2025, but the community manager is upset the AI accusations "will stick with us for years"
They’ve previously denied there’s any AI in the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James ‘Bucky’ Buckley shared the news on both Twitter and Bluesky.On Twitterthey write, “Huge day…Terraria announcement landed really well! So many amazing comments from our fans and the Terraria community! Of course, the haters crawled out of the woodwork to regurgitate 10-month-old accusations.” They finish the tweet teasing more news tomorrow, so keep your eyes peeled.
Nov. 27, 2024
PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida, who's been around since the very beginning, is leaving Sony after 31 years: "PlayStation is in really good hands"
“When I hit 30 years, I was thinking, hmm, it may be about time for me to move on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation veteran Shuhei Yoshida is leaving the company after 31 years. As announced on thePlayStation Blog, the former SIE Worldwide Studios president will leaveSonyearly next year. Yoshida didn’t provide an exact reason for leaving PlayStation, but he struck an optimistic tone about the future of the company.
Nov. 27, 2024
Rare Lego Technic sets, Icons, and more get big discounts at Best Buy for Black Friday
The NASA Apollo Lunar Rover and Corvette classic car kits are amongst the discounts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not a struggle to find good Lego discounts at the moment, but Best Buy is cutting through all that noise with some impressive Lego Technic, Star Wars, and Icons deals. There are otherBlack Friday Lego dealsincluded in Best Buy’s roundup, of course.
Nov. 27, 2024
Some of the most popular Star Wars board games get big price cuts for Black Friday
Here are 5 Star Wars board games you need to get for Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re in the mood to play in a galaxy far, far away now that a certain Skeleton crew is upon us, it’s worth checking out these heavily discounted Star Wars board games. A whole raft of them have been reduced as part of this year’s Black Friday sale, and you can get everything from the esteemed Rebellion to Imperial Assault for their lowest price in roughly a year.
Nov. 27, 2024
Sparking Zero is the best-selling Dragon Ball game ever released in the US and Bandai Namco’s biggest published title outside of Elden Ring and Dark Souls 3
This is big news for Dragon Ball When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has been out for less than two months, it’s already built its legacy. Currently, the flashy fighting game is the best-selling Dragon Ball game ever released in the U.S. Sparking Zero is also “ranked third among allBandai NamcoEntertainment published titles in history,” video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella writes in aBluesky thread, asnoticed by The Gamer.
Nov. 27, 2024
Terminally ill Borderlands fan who doesn't know if he "will be around for Borderlands 4" has been able to play the game early: "It was amazing"
“Thank you to all of you for all of your love and support and for helping in making this happen” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A terminally ill Borderlands fan has been able to play whatGearboxhas made ofBorderlands 4"so far" after being flown out for a studio tour, which he says “was an amazing experience and it was just awesome.
Nov. 27, 2024
The 32 greatest TV sitcoms (that aired after the 1990s)
As studio audiences vanished, sitcoms soldiered on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sitcoms enjoyed a serious renaissance in the 1990s, only to sputter out by the new millennium. But that didn’t mean the sitcom genredied. It just changed. And there’s at least 32 great sitcoms that came out after the 1990s to prove it. Throughout the 1990s, hit TV shows like Friends, Frasier, Seinfeld, Full House, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Mad About You, and so many more defined the decade, a time when families still gathered around the same television sets.
Nov. 27, 2024
The 75 best Black Friday deals for gamers 2024: top Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC discounts handpicked by a veteran deal hunter
Big savings on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.PS53.Switch4.Xbox5.Controllers6.Headsets7.Keyboards8.Mice9.Chairs10.Monitors11.Handhelds12.Laptops13.PC14.GPUs13.Live report Black Friday deals are now in their final hours, so I’ve been gathering all the biggest price drops on the Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox, and PC tech and games that we recommend before it’s too late. I’m not just stuffing this page with any old price cut, though.
Nov. 27, 2024
The best Dragon Age Origins character was nearly cut content before a writer’s pigeon trauma saved her: "The pigeons used the HVAC like some kind of sex den. Angry, ugly pigeon sex"
What did pigeons ever do to you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So many things can keep you motivated through all of life’s highs and pitfalls: hobbies, hope, and in the case of Dragon Age: Origins lead writer David Gaider, a profound hatred for pigeons. Gaider’s pigeon problem is so deep, so powerful that it almost single-handedly saved a character from being cut from Dragon Age.
Nov. 27, 2024
The Halo 2 Arbiter mission that Bungie scrapped 21 years ago has been officially restored as a playable Master Chief Collection mod
Touch down on Alpha Moon, now reconstructed using assets leftover from Halo’s Bungie era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo Studiosand modders The Digsite Team have been restoring lost Halo content for years now, starting off with never-before-seen maps and weapons and vehicles that original series developerBungieleft on the cutting room floor. It’s fitting for a series all about exploring ancient, long abandoned alien structures, but Digsite have recently gotten even more ambitious with its goal.
Nov. 27, 2024
The keyboard alternative that made me a better speedrunner is on sale for Black Friday
I think Azeron’s keypads might be the future of gaming controllers, and you can get one this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I sucked when I first started speedrunning it, and I have no problems admitting that. I was never a fan of mouse and keyboard and using a pro controller was definitely slowing me down. Then, I tried out the Azeron Cyborg - a hybrid mix between a controller and a gaming keyboard.
Nov. 27, 2024
"Break the game - make the player feel like they are essentially just cheating!": Old School RuneScape's biggest event is here, and it's all about overpowered nonsense
Interview | We join Jagex as its latest League event, Raging Echoes, kicks off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This week, the Old School RuneScape community (myself included) is a little more feral than usual. These are the same fans that cheered as one player spent a weekkilling 16,000 chickens, mind you, and voted tocontinue being screamedat by one of the game’s over-zealous monsters for no discernable reason.
Nov. 27, 2024
The PS2 is firmly holding onto its astronomical sales record as Sony announces a further 5 million units were somehow sold since it last reported numbers in 2012
The PS2 isn’t going to be dethroned as the best-selling console any time soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being rather far behind its predecessor in terms of units sold, earlier this year, thePS5 became PlayStation’s most profitable console generation yet, so Sony keeps winning in that regard. Whether it’ll ever hit itsgoal of 100 million lifetime salesis another matter, though - at 65.
Nov. 27, 2024
The same US Copyright Office decision that struck down a major game preservation effort also quietly reversed a historic DMCA win for accessibility advocates
A DMCA exemption letting people hack games for accessibility was quietly killed because nobody came forward to support it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Given the constraints of the rulemaking process,” the Copyright Office wrote in itsruling, “because the Office did not receive a petition to renew the current exemption, the Register is not able to recommend its renewal.
Nov. 27, 2024
The Witcher 4 dev says it takes 5-6 years to make a game after the idea's conception - but isn't saying when The Witcher 4 was thought up
Game development obviously takes a lot of time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been a lot of anticipationaround The Witcher 4 -and the rest ofCD Projekt Rednow that it has multiple projects in the pipeline forThe Witcherand Cyberpunk franchises — and understandably, people also want to know when they can expect to play these new games. “From the very investigating ideas stage, so really when the first couple of people went into a room and say “hey, how about we make the next Witcher game,” that’s how long it takes – from the moment they start working on the paper and not going into what we call production phase in our vocabulary when talking about games,” said Nowakowski.
Nov. 27, 2024
The Witcher 4 is still "the most far along" out of all of CD Projekt Red's upcoming projects as it starts "the most intensive phase of development"
Project Polaris began full-scale production “several weeks ago” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4is still “the most far along” ofCD Projekt Red’s upcoming games as the developers start “the most intensive phase” of development. Yesterday brought fantastic news for everyone looking forward to Project Polaris (better known by its unofficial name, The Witcher 4). The upcoming Witcher installment, which is set to kick offa new trilogy of AAA Witcher games, hasnow entered full-scale production, with game director Sebastian Kalemba saying that there’s “no stopping now!
Nov. 27, 2024
This Sonic 3 popcorn bucket reveal might have spoiled a major, surprise movie cameo
Wait, is that who we think it is? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneSonic 3popcorn bucket reveal might have accidentally given away more than it should’ve, with a major cameo potentially spoiled in the announcement. Now, movie tie-in popcorn buckets are nothing out of the ordinary, with theDeadpool and Wolverinebucketmaking headlines earlier in the year. But this one also came paired with a Funko Pop reveal, which seems to spoil a cameo in the film.
Nov. 27, 2024
Vampire Survivors shares a ton of updates for 2025, but they're practically indecipherable on a sinfully cryptic roadmap: "Good luck working out what's next"
You’ll never figure it out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampire Survivors developer Poncle just shared a roadmap for the goth roguelike’s next few content updates, but they’re as hard to understand as eternal life. OrDracula’s hairline. Then, 1.11 is dedicated to the relic Darkasso, which permanently allows you to collect more Arcanas, and 1.12 potentially alters Vampire Survivors' ghoulish Ode to Castlevania DLC.
Nov. 27, 2024
While most CD Projekt Red devs are working on The Witcher 4, the RPG studio still plans to double Cyberpunk 2's team size next year
Project Orion currently has 64 developers working on it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redplans to double the number of developers currently working on itsCyberpunk 2077sequel next year. But in CDPR’searnings conferenceyesterday, one investor asked if the sequel’s lower headcount was cause for concern. The simple answer is ‘no,’ as vice president of investor relations Karolina Gnas explains that the project is about to balloon.
Nov. 27, 2024
Keanu Reeves details the "internal journey" he went on to get into character as Shadow in Sonic 3: "It was intense"
The John Wick star says playing Shadow was “on another level” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first video of Keanu Reeves in the recording booth as Shadow has been released as the actor teases the “intense” process of getting into character onSonic 3. “For 50 years, Shadow has been in a state of suspended animation. He’s coming out of it seeking revenge,” Reeves shared in a new video shared byScreen Rant.
Nov. 26, 2024
2K removes its unpopular launcher from Steam and Epic, just months after freeing Civ 6 from its grasp
You’re now free to boot up XCOM 2, BioShock, and more with less faff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 2K has fully removed its unpopular launcher from PC, meaning you can play the likes of XCOM and BioShock on Steam and Epic without the faff of dealing with another barrier to access. 2K explains on itssupport pagethat on November 18, the 2K launcher was removed from every game that used it on Steam and Epic, and a second update went out on November 25 to ensure that it was truly removed on Steam.
Nov. 26, 2024
After releasing Zelda and Persona spin-offs, Dynasty Warriors dev would love to bring the series' brand of large-scale hack-and-slash fun to Star Wars and Lord of the Rings
“Those are two IP that I dearly love and are dream projects that I hope I can do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio behind Dynasty Warriors has brought its style of large-scale beat ‘em ups to plenty of series from Zelda to Persona, though one developer wouldn’t stop there given the choice. Asked what team-up he’d like to pursue the most,Dynasty Warriors: Originsproducer Tomohiko Sho has eyes for Star Wars and The Lord of the Rings.
Nov. 26, 2024
An unlikely DCU actor says he "worked more days than anybody else" on The Suicide Squad, "including" Margot Robbie
Exclusive: Steve Agee talks taking on a bigger role as John Economos and spending way too much time as a CGI shark When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos star Steve Agee says he didn’t expect John Economos to carry over into the DCU - especially given the fact that he spent more time on the Suicide Squad set as a CGI shark than Margot Robbie did as Harley Quinn.
Nov. 26, 2024
Aquaman battles a giant water kaiju in this preview of his new DC All In series
Jeremy Adams and John Timms are the creators behind the relaunch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is that a sword made out of water? It sure looks like it, as DC releases a first look at the art for the return of Aquaman’s upcoming new series. And that’s not the only thing that’s different about Arthur Curry as the King of the Seven Seas returns in a new series written by Jeremy Adams and illustrated by John Timms.
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane season 1 teased Ekko's "boy savior" role in season 2's climactic moments – but actor Reed Shannon says he still "never saw it coming"
Ekko’s GOAT status has been staring us in the face since episode 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Ekko in Arcane season 2 says he “never saw” his character’s role in the finale coming - even though it’s been hinted at since season 1. This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 2. In the final episode of the Arcane’sAfterglowseries, Ekko actor Reed Shannon was asked about his response to his character’s pivotal role in the final act of season 2.
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane season 2 has a bit of a canon problem – but as a 13-year League of Legends veteran, I can't bring myself to care
Opinion| If we start questioning LoL canon now, the whole thing’s gonna fall apart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I went into the final act of Arcane season 2 with a knot in my stomach. I’d waited three years for this finale, only for the first couple reaction posts I saw after the last episode dropped to be variations on the theme of ‘what was that?
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane showrunner defends the Netflix show against "rushed" criticisms: "I'm not happy they feel that way, but I respect that"
Exclusive: Arcane co-creator Christian Linke addresses fan concerns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke has defended the show againstcomplaintsthat the second season felt “rushed”. “When people watch season 1, there’s an aspect to the pacing… season 2 is a bit different in that regard,” Linke tells GamesRadar+. “I respect that people express that [opinion].
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane showrunner reveals which death hit him in the hardest in season 2: "I just feel like more should've been said"
Christian Linke has opened up on that explosive series finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The series finale ofArcane season 2saw Vi, Ekko, and more go up against Viktor’s gloriously evolved minions, as Zaun and Piltover joined forces to save humanity from being wiped out. Given the all-out war, it’s hardly surprising that some characters didn’t make it to the end credits and now, co-creator Christian Linke has revealed which death – or deaths, more accurately – hit him the hardest.
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane showrunner teases the next League of Legends project – and doesn't rule out a movie: "It comes down to finding the right people, the right vision, the right story"
Exclusive: Christian Linke says the next League of Legends project will “take years” and they’ll “talk more about it” once they’re sure something is happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After revealing a new League of Legends show is in the worksduring a recent Twitch interview, Arcane co-creator and showrunner Christian Linke has opened up further on the early creative stages of a post-Arcane project set in Runeterra – and isn’t ruling out a movie.
Nov. 26, 2024
Arcane's finale was originally longer as the showrunner admits "some things" were cut
Exclusive: Christian Linke says it was “mostly action” that didn’t make the cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane’s co-creator Christian Linke reveals that some content was cut from the finale of the animated Netflix series. Previously, Linke – who is also showrunner on the League of Legends tie-in – had said in an interview withDexertothat the initial cut of the ninth and final episode of Arcane season 2 was over an hour long.
Nov. 26, 2024
Avowed's Kai, who shares a voice actor with Mass Effect's Garrus, has me hooked on the RPG after only 3 hours
Opinion | Kai, voiced by Brandon “Garrus Vakarian” Keener, offers an excellent introduction to The Living Lands in Avowed, and I can’t wait to continue questing together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is it about the journey, the destination… or maybe who it is you’re traveling with? No matter the answer, my King-given quest to find a solution to the plague-like Dreamscourge ravaging the world is a journey off to a rocky start.
Nov. 26, 2024
Coffins and hedgehogs are the latest entries in the bizarre popcorn bucket race thanks to Sonic 3 and Nosferatu
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sonic bucket is the head of the ‘hog himself, with theatergoers able to access their popcorn through the top of his skull. Yum. As for Nosferatu, the popcorn bucket tie-in for the vampire movie is – fittingly – a coffin, with your cinema snack beneath the lid rather than an undead body. You can see both buckets below.
Nov. 26, 2024
Cowboy Bebop creator reveals what John Wick director told him after joining his new anime: "Don't worry about the cost"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cowboy Bebop creator Shinichiro Watanabe has recently explained how he got some key help for his new anime series,Lazarus, from an unexpected Hollywood director. It turns out that John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski is a massive fan of Watanabe’s legendary work, particularly Cowboy Bebop and Samurai Champloo. When he was asked to collaborate in his upcoming anime series, Stahelski didn’t even have to think about it.
Nov. 26, 2024
Creature Commandos star Frank Grillo says Peacemaker season 2 is all about revenge, teases his role in James Gunn's Superman
Exclusive: Frank Grillo talks Rick Flag’s important, multi-project role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creature Commandos star Frank Grillo plays Rick Flag Sr. in the new animated series, but the role doesn’t stop there. “In Creature Commandos, I got the uniform. I got the yellow shirt and the hair, and, you know, he’s really part of that world. And then in Superman and even more so in Peacemaker, I take over for Viola Davis in what she was the leader of Argus.
Nov. 26, 2024
Crisis Core Final Fantasy 7 Reunion dropping back to its lowest ever price this Black Friday is worth a fanfare
33% off is a bargain for this PSP remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve endured every single Final Fantasy VII spin-off, side game, and sequel out there that I’ve been able to get my hands on. But, most of them have failed to live up to the pure joy I felt infiltrating the first Mako Reactor as Cloud and his pals during the original game.
Nov. 26, 2024
If you've just finished Arcane, here's why you should be so excited when everyone says we're going to Noxus next
Opinion | Season 2’s finale included a major teaser for another region - here’s what that means When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one hexgate closes, another opens. Though Arcane has officially wrapped its second and final season, showrunner Christian Linke has confirmed that there’s far more to come. So far we know thatwhile one show has been in the works for a year, there are already plans to explore three League of Legends regions – Noxus, Ionia, and Demacia – in total.
Nov. 26, 2024
GTA 6 dev teases "integration of cutting-edge technologies" and "procedural generation" for objects and environments in Rockstar's upcoming open world
Rockstar is clearly putting everything it’s got into GTA 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ravenous for any new information about Grand Theft Auto 6, GTA fans have uncovered the LinkedIn profile of aRockstar Gamesprincipal engine programmer, whose written job experience might have given a small glimpse into what the studio is working on behind the scenes. I don’t know about you, but “cutting-edge” technology still sounds very exciting, and it’d tie into another recent tease by a Rockstar Games rep who said that the team isworking on “absolutely mind-blowing things.
Nov. 26, 2024
Henry Cavill's live-action Voltron movie adds some unlikely cast members as director promises it will "stay true to the heart and the spirit" of the original series
The adaptation of the iconic animated series is finally coming together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill’s live-action adaptation ofVoltronhas announced some exciting (and surprising) new members to the cast. This Is Us star Sterling K. Brown, British singer Rita Ora, and Cruel Intentions' John Kim are joining the movie, although their roles have not been revealed yet.
Nov. 26, 2024
Here's how to get Paramount Plus for just $3 a month this Black Friday
Save up to $10 on the streaming service When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We may not have seen aDisneyPlus deal yet, but this Black Friday Paramount Plus saving makes up for it. You can currently snatch up the streaming service’s ‘Essential’ tierorthe bundle with Showtime forjust $2.99 per monthfor the first two months. Considering how Paramount Plus Essential is normally $7.
Nov. 26, 2024
Hey Steam Deck early adopters, I found a Black Friday SSD deal specifically for you
Grab a 1TB WD Black SN770M for the same price as 500GB. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I get it, actually grabbing a Steam Deck at launch was more of a priority than its SSD size. However, now that you’re wrestling with as little as 64GB built-in storage on the daily, it’s perhaps time to give your portable library space to flourish.
Nov. 26, 2024
I'd be willing to bet your favorite podcaster uses this microphone, and it's discounted for Black Friday
The microphone everyone wants and very few of us can afford is on offer right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You don’t have to watch many podcasts before you see someone talking into Shure’s iconic SM7dB microphone. This black, classy, epic-sounding mic turns up in so much content these days, and for good reason. It’s versatile, it sounds great when you talk close to it, and it has a design that hides annoying cable clutter so it looks great on camera.
Nov. 26, 2024
I'd recommend the Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 all day for 1440p gaming, and Black Friday just made it more affordable
A cutting edge QHD gaming monitor price cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s an art to making a great 1440p gaming monitor, then theSamsungOdyssey OLED G6 belongs in the Louvre. It won me over with its vivid panel capabilities and speedy 360Hz refresh rate fairly quickly during testing, and while its price was originally something that kept it slightly back, it’s now far more approachable thanks to Black Friday.
Nov. 26, 2024
I'm convinced that a new Sonic 3 trailer might have solved the Rouge mystery
Sonic 3 will feature “body swapping” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3may have just gota brand-new trailer, but that’s not the only new clip that’s been doing the rounds. A TV spot actually sheds some more light on what might be happening in the upcoming threequel, and it could solve the Rouge mystery. Shared onTwitterby a user called Veloriium, the new TV clip features James Marsden’s Tom Wachowski with Sonic eyes as it’s teased the movie will feature “body swapping”.
Nov. 26, 2024
I've never seen Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals this good - there are the best sales still available now
Save on Switch consoles, games, and accessories this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Console deals3.Game deals4.Accessory deals5.Live updates While some of the more popular discounts have been run off the shelves, including a number of the new releases I was seeing at Woot, Walmart’s Switch and Switch OLED bundles are still standing proud and games like Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Sonic X Shadows Generations have all survived the night.
Nov. 26, 2024
If I were you, I'd grab this Atari 400 mini and force the kids to play crusty old games over Thanksgiving
Black Friday bleeps and bloops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I totally get why the youths of today might understand why the Atari 400 Mini rocks, but I think it’s our job to show them why. I’m not saying you have to cause World War 3 this Thanksgiving by yanking the HDMI cable out of the living room PS5 and interrupting a Fortnite session.
Nov. 26, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds is now helping bring another, unexpected superhero to life on the big screen
This iconic cartoon is finally debuting on the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After scoring one of the biggest box office hits of the year withDeadpool and Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds will now help bring another mighty superhero to the big screen. Don’t expect anything remotely similar to Deadpool, though. Reynolds' producing company, Maximum Effort Productions, is working on a movie adaptation of the popular cartoon Mighty Mouse alongside Paramount Animation.
Nov. 26, 2024
League of Legends creator clarifies Arcane showrunner's comments, explaining it's actually "3 regions" not 3 new shows
More stories are in development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane may have come to an end, but the future for League of Legends adaptations is looking bright. Following the finale, showrunner Christian Linke took to Twitch for an interview with streamer Necrit94. In their chat, he explained that a new serieshas been in development for about a year already.
Nov. 26, 2024
Moana 2 review: Moana and Maui remain a dynamic duo, but the story is a stale rehash of familiar themes
Moana remains as compelling a protagonist as ever in her much-anticipated sequel, whilst her reunion with Maui showcases the wonderful voice talents of Auli’i Cravalho and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. There’s plenty to admire in the animation and rich mythology of the tale, but it rehashes many of the themes and plot points of the original leading to a fun but less vital movie. Gorgeous animation that makes you want to book the first flight to swim in those turquoise seas
Nov. 26, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Major Order acknowledges the Democracy Space Station's ability to kill friend and foe, but, "while system recalibrations continue," asks you to test some machine guns
There is nothing to see here; move along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a new Major Order that acknowledges the swanky, diver-killing Democracy Space Station’s recent antics, but ultimately says, don’t worry about that and go and test out some machine guns for us while “system recalibrations continue.” Looking atHelldivers.io, it’s a tad too early to tell what the favorite is at the time of writing, though divers loyal to Super Earth are going about the task with democracy-charged enthusiasm.
Nov. 26, 2024
Official Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero tournament ends in disaster as finalists fly up and down for 10 minutes straight, which some fans insist is peak performance
“After the match, we were told to stop and to ‘really play’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero havemade clear that it’s “definitely not an esports game"from the very start, and that assertion has very much proven true even as officialBandai Namco-sponsored tournaments get underway. The French qualifiers for the game’s Dramatic Showdown tournament ended in disaster as a pair of players showed just how far those intentionally imbalanced mechanics can be broken, and the community’s split on whether it should be fixed.
Nov. 26, 2024
One of the best horror board games just got its biggest discount in a year
A scarily good discount on Mansions of Madness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spooky season may be over, but if you’re still looking for a touch of terror, this horror board game hasn’t been cheaper in a long time. Mansions of Madness has had a chunky 36% saving as part of this year’s Black Friday sale, and it’s currently$70.
Nov. 26, 2024
Rune Factory creator and longtime Story of Seasons producer reveals new guild management fantasy RPG with romance elements
Progress Orders is a whole new RPG from Rune Factory studio Hakama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LongtimeStory of Seasonsproducer and the creator of the Rune Factory series, Yoshifumi Hashimoto, is producing a brand new fantasy RPG, and a short reveal trailer has given us our first look at what it’s about. AsAutomaton reports, the game – which is being developed by Rune Factory studio Hakama – is called Progress Orders, and it’ll see the protagonist join a guild in order to look for clues about their missing grandfather.
Nov. 26, 2024
Shadow fans think they've spotted a heartbreaking video game reference in the latest Sonic 3 trailer
Brace yourself… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One moment in the latestSonic the Hedgehog 3trailer has fans convinced a heartbreaking Shadow moment is coming to the big screen. As pointed out onReddit, the scene, featuring Shadow and Maria (Alyla Browne) sitting in a field of flowers looks very similar to a moment from the game Sonic x Shadow Generations: Dark Beginnings.
Nov. 26, 2024
Skeleton Crew release schedule: When is episode 4 of the Star Wars show on Disney Plus?
Here’s everything you need to know about streaming the new Star Wars show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve officially returned to a galaxy far, far away, as the third episode of Star Wars series Skeleton Crew has landed onDisneyPlus, plummeting the spin-off show into full swing. The space-set saga’s latest chapter follows a group of youngsters as they set off on a Goonies-style adventure across the cosmos after discovering something incredible on their home planet.
Nov. 26, 2024
Squid Game season 2 trailer teases brutal new games and a whole new group of people to endure them
The new Squid Game season 2 trailer is tense, bloody, and terrifying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for the highly anticipated Squid Game season 2 has arrived - and we caught a glimpse of what seem to be bigger games than ever before, and with even higher stakes. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see a new group of people being beckoned into the game as 456 and co.
Nov. 26, 2024
You only have a couple of days left to get Disney Plus and Hulu for just $3 a month in this ridiculous Black Friday deal
That lower price is locked in for an entire year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bestDisneyPlus deal I’ve ever seen is back with a vengeance, but you only have a few days to take advantage of it. Let’s cut right to the chase, shall we? You can currently get your hands on Disney Plus and Hulu (both with ads) forjust $2.
Nov. 26, 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will arrive on Disney Plus earlier than expected as list of directors is revealed
The wait is almost over to watch the new Star Wars show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Skeleton Crewwill arrive onDisneyPlus a little bit earlier than we thought. The new show is now premiering on the streaming platform in the US on Monday,December 2, one day earlier than the previously scheduled release of December 3. However, the rest of the episodes will still be released on Tuesdays every week.
Nov. 26, 2024
The "choppy" animation on Powder and Ekko's dance scene in Arcane season 2 is actually a heart-wrenching Easter egg
“Don’t touch me I’m crying again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane fans have noticed a heart-wrenching detail about Powder and Ekko’s “choppy” dance scene in season 2 – and well, we’ll never be the same again. Episode 7, titled ‘Pretend Like It’s the First Time’, catches up with Ekko (Reed Shannon), Jayce (Kevin Alejandro), and Heimerdinger (Mick Wingert) after their bizarre experience in the Hex Vault.
Nov. 26, 2024
The devs behind the excellent League of Legends Metroidvania are making a Diablo-style co-op action RPG where everyone's a sexy surfer plundering randomized islands
Surfpunk looks totally rad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Double Stallion, the studio behind the stellarLeague of Legends Metroidvania spinoff Convergence, is making a new co-op action RPG called Surfpunk that, frankly, looks totally rad. Surfpunk was actuallyfirst announceda few months ago, but somehow it’s managed to slip right past my radar until its latest trailer, showcasing a newly revealed class with a throwable anchor and chain.
Nov. 26, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom finds its place on the official series timeline, and it comes right before the events of the first game
It’s placed in the timeline split that occurs if Link is defeated in Ocarina of Time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has revealedThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom’s official place on the Zelda timeline, and it turns out that the princess’s adventure happens directly before the events of the first game. The Zelda timeline is, frankly, rather confusing – there’s a whole timeline split after the events of Ocarina of Time depending on whether or not Link is defeated, so certain games only fit into the equation in one of these realities.
Nov. 26, 2024
The Lenovo Legion Go just keeps getting cheaper, and Black Friday is changing my opinion on the handheld
Price could be the Legion Go’s making. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here I am, looking at yet another Lenovo Legion Go price cut and wondering if I’ve been too harsh on the handheld. I still think it’s far clunkier than it needs to be, not to mention its removable controllers feel like more of a compromise than a boon.
Nov. 26, 2024
The Witcher 4 has "entered the full-scale production phase," CD Projekt Red confirms: "Stay tuned for what’s on the other side of the coin"
“No stopping now!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redhas confirmed that Project Polaris - which normal humans like you and me callThe Witcher 4- has officially “entered the full-scale production phase.““I’m thrilled to announce that Project Polaris has entered the full-scale production phase,” game director Sebastian Kalemba says onTwitter. “With new challenges just around the corner, it’s the talented and hard-working people who make me believe we can together make the upcoming Witcher Saga a remarkable experience.
Nov. 26, 2024
The Witcher and its sequel are 2 of over 100 games in GOG's growing preservation program as CD Projekt Red hopes Geralt's story will "live forever"
The games will “remain accessible and optimized for modern players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher and its sequel will “remain accessible and optimized for modern players” as they’re both part of GOG’s new Preservation Program, which developerCD Projekt Redhopes will allow Geralt’s story to “live forever.” The developer continues: “Joining this initiative ensures that these iconic adventures remain accessible and optimized for modern players, standing the test of time as part of gaming history.
Nov. 26, 2024
Vampire tale Blood Type will be the first serialized comic from Oni Press's EC Comics horror imprint
You can get a sneak preview in the Blood Type #0 FCBD issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Next year’s Free Comic Book Day is shaping up to be a big one, with publishers already starting to revealsome of the titlesthey’ll have on offer to lure readers into participating comic stores. Now Oni Press has announced EC Comics Presents Blood Type #0 – a special preview edition of the first serialized story to be published by therevived horror imprint.
Nov. 26, 2024
Who should you show the PDA to in STALKER 2?
You can show a PDA to two people in STALKER 2, but who should see it and what happens? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who to show the unusual PDA in STALKER 2 comes up twice as an option, and it’s unclear what it might get you from either Colonel Korshunov or Scar when it happens. There are two different ways this choice can go however, and depending on what you want to do you can access different missions or allegiances.
Nov. 26, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Alien: Romulus
We have five copies to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set between the events of Alien and Aliens, the ninth entry in the franchise (if you’re not discounting those Predator team-ups…) has a decidedly youthful feel, centring as it does on a bunch of young folk from a mining colony who see an opportunity to escape their hardscrabble existence when a derelict Weyland-Yutani station station drifts towards the planet.
Nov. 26, 2024
Win a copy of Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworld
We have five hardbacks to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final chapter is a particular treat: it offers details of numerous unfinished Pratchett stories and novels (some already public knowledge, others detailed for the first time here), alongside illustrations that give a flavour of what might have been. The perfect gift for a Pratchett fan,Designing Terry Pratchett’s Discworldis available to buy now.
Nov. 26, 2024
Yes I know you can't wait for GTA 6, but I'm still waiting for Rockstar to bring us Bully 2
Opinion | ‘Tis the season to live in absolute fantasy and reminisce about what Bullworth Academy could have been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Twas the night before Christmas 2006, and my brother and I were flunking science class. We’d just been collared by a prefect for attempting to play hookey in a trash can, but feeling like an actual problem child in Bully – or, as our PAL version of the PS2 game was called, Canis Canem Edit – has always been one of the game’s biggest draws for a goodie two-shoes like me.
Nov. 26, 2024
Star Fox 64 joins Mario and Zelda as the latest Nintendo 64 classic to get a native PC port
Starship brings Star Fox 64 into the widescreen 60 FPS club When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, the folks behind Ship of Harkinian - theunofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time- announced that Star Fox 64 is the next Nintendo 64 classic to get the lavish port treatment. That means we’ll all soon be able to enjoy Star Fox 64 in full 60 FPS, widescreen glory, with loads of room for mods and other enhancements to the original game.
Nov. 25, 2024
White Steam Deck OLED prices going bananas, so I'd try making your own this Black Friday
Handy Black Friday Steam Deck shell deals ahoy! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The white Steam Deck OLED has only just landed, but I’m already seeing ridiculously priced listings pop up on eBay. That’s to be expected since it’s only available in limited quantities, and by the time many of you are in position to buy one, it’ll likely be all sold out at Valve.
Nov. 25, 2024
After 3 years, Arcane's now responsible for a second League of Legends character revamp - this time it's a new Viktor
Riot is “better aligning him to the Viktor fans were shown in Arcane” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Arcane season 2 finale in the rearview mirror, Riot is taking influence from the show back to its source material with a fresh revamp for Viktor in League of Legends. “Following the release of the second season of Arcane, a Visual and Gameplay Update (VGU) will be released for Viktor, which will arrive on PBE tomorrow,” Riot explains in a press release.
Nov. 25, 2024
After 330 hours across 3 Dragon Age: The Veilguard playthroughs, I'm still trying to perfect one thing - the look of my Inquisitor
Now Playing | The greatest test of Dragon Age The Veilguard is trying to recreate my canon Inquisitor in its new and improved character creator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like me, then chances are you’ve got canon protagonists for every Dragon Age game you’ve played. Be it the Grey Warden, Hawke, or The Inquisitor, there’s always one custom character I’ve become more attached to than any other I’ve created, and they became the “official” lead of my respective adventures in Thedas.
Nov. 25, 2024
After Echoes of Wisdom, Zelda actor says having the princess as the playable character in a Breath of the Wild-style open-world game would be "amazing"
“There can always be more playable Zelda as far as I’m concerned” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdommade series history by making the titular princess the main playable protagonist for the first time ever in a mainline game, Zelda voice actor Patricia Summersett says it’d be “amazing” to see her become the protagonist in a Breath of the Wild-style game, too.
Nov. 25, 2024
Arcane season 2 earns its stripes as one of the best video game adaptations of all time, ending its run with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The final season has been a hit with fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 has now come to an end, bringing with it the final episode in the League of Legends show. However, it’s been quite the curtain call for the Netflix series, which has scooped up several records along the way. One of the most impressive stats is the perfectRotten Tomatoesscore that both seasons 1 and 2 wrapped with.
Nov. 25, 2024
Arcane season 2's episode 7 masterpiece has a perfect multiverse Easter egg that you may have missed
Another spin around the sun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 sent a pair of its characters spiralling through the multiverse in Act 3 – but this perfect Easter egg should have prepared us for the mind-bending madness to come. Spoilers for Arcane season 2, Act 3 follows. You have been warned. The seventh episode, titled ‘Pretend Like It’s the First Time’, saw Ekko jump into a parallel universe.
Nov. 25, 2024
Arcane showrunner says Cait and Vi's sex scene was originally longer and seemingly more graphic: "We got a slap on the wrist"
Bonk. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke has revealed that Caitlyn and Vi’s sex scene in the penultimate episode of the animated Netflix show was originally longer. In an interview withTwitch streamer Necrit, Linke said the scene that saw Caitlyn and Vi passionately make out – and then some – in a Piltover prison cell was the “dialed back version” of what was originally planned.
Nov. 25, 2024
As bugs weigh down review scores for Stalker 2, Dishonored and Prey creative director says the "Metacritic ecosystem encourages devs to make safe boring games"
“A fantastic buggy game can get patched, a boring game will stay boring” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This comes after the release ofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, which is currently sitting with an average critic score of 74 (for its PC version)on Metacritic, with the general consensus being that it’s afantasticgame, but currently weighed down by bugs. This, Colantonio believes, is “unfair,” as he argues on Twitter: “As long as a game is polished at launch, you’re guaranteed 80%, no matter how boring the game might be.
Nov. 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 reportedly helped Larian Studios make a mind-blowing profit of $260 million in 2023, just 1 year after the RPG dev operated at a financial loss
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As for the future of Baldur’s Gate, Hasbro has admitted it’s still"talking to lots of partners"about making a fourth entry - an unsurprising confirmation of a new sequel following the success of Baldur’s Gate 3. The iconic toy company also hasanother Dungeons & Dragons gameup its sleeve, although there’s no telling what it’ll be just yet.
Nov. 25, 2024
Black Friday is trying to get me to buy an LG OLED G4, and it's winning with this deal
Black Friday has tamed LG’s monstrous gaming TV. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not exaggerating when I say the LG OLED G4 spoiled gaming TVs for me. Try as I might, I just can’t the monstrous panel out of my head, and while I’ve enjoyed my time with other panels this year, it’s just not the same. Will I ever end up with my darling display perched upon my media bench ever again?
Nov. 25, 2024
Dragon Age 2 lead writer says fan-favorite Fenris "probably deserved some re-examining," even if he "turned out better than he had any right to" following the RPG's tight turnaround
David Gaider says he “struggled, at first” to write Fenris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The former lead writer for the Dragon Age series, David Gaider, has been giving fresh insight into a bunch of the RPG series' beloved characters, and has admitted that he “probably shouldn’t have” written the one new follower he did for Dragon Age 2, even though “it’ll make his fans mad” to say it.
Nov. 25, 2024
Dune 2 star Timothée Chalamet almost played Paul Mescal's role in Gladiator 2
Lucius could have looked very different on screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before Paul Mescal became Lucius inGladiator 2, another A-list actor was in the running to star in Ridley Scott’s highly anticipated sequel. Dune 2star Timothée Chalamet was being considered for the role of Maximus’ son, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.Top Gun: Maverickstar Miles Teller was also on the list.
Nov. 25, 2024
Dune's warnings of AI have only been touched upon in Dune: Prophecy, but it's essential to understanding this franchise
Opinion: The spin-off taps into one of the most important cornerstones of Dune’s world – and our own When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Dune: Prophecy episodes 1 and 2. Set 10,000 years before the era of Paul Atreides, Dune: Prophecy begins in the shadow of the Butlerian Jihad: a massive war between humans and “thinking machines,” which led to the outlawing of AI.
Nov. 25, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer is "helping on Avowed," but he's "more interested in doing original IP" when he directs his next game
“We’ll see where the future takes me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian’sAvowedmight be a big, AAA, first-person RPG, but it also serves as a follow-up to the studio’s own Pillars of Eternity – a pair of isometric RPGs that served as a Kickstarted throwback to the likes of the original Baldur’s Gate games. Josh Sawyer, director of the original Pillars games and other Obsidian classics like Fallout: New Vegas, has a hand in assisting with Avowed, but it sounds like he’s more interested in new IP for the next big game he takes the lead on.
Nov. 25, 2024
First trailer for new Netflix thriller series based on another book by Fool Me Once's Harlan Coben
The limited series will be released on New Year’s Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first trailer forMissing You, a new thriller series based on a novel byFool Me Onceauthor Harlan Coben. Get ready to start the new year with a wild ride, as the five-part limited series will be available to stream on January 1.
Nov. 25, 2024
God of War actor Chris Judge says it's "absolutely not true" that he teased new content as "you can't tease something you know nothing about"
He’s “awaiting updates just like everyone else” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following speculation surrounding Kratos voice actor Chris Judge seemingly hinting at newGod of Warannouncements, he confirms that this isn’t what he had intended to do at all - in fact, he’s in the dark regarding potential new content just as much as fans are. Speaking in a recentpost, Judge addresses the rumors, promptly shutting down hopes of God of War news.
Nov. 25, 2024
I can't wait to shout about this Nintendo Switch accessory every Black Friday - and it's just dropped its price again
Portable docking at a great price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Black Friday, another discount on the Genki Covert Dock 2. I dust off my banner, run into the town square, and shout about the value of this portable Nintendo Switch dock every holiday season. While the folk of my hometown have learned to ignore me, anyone on the hunt for Nintendo Switch deals this holiday season should listen up.
Nov. 25, 2024
I gathered the Dragon Balls and asked Shenron for a Sparking Zero discount this Black Friday
Akira Toriyama fans should jump on this 29% discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like an age since we last got a Budokai Tenkaichi game, so the second Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero was announced, I was excited. My partner and I had the collector’s edition pre-ordered the second it was humanely possible, and neither of us are that much into the fighting game scene.
Nov. 25, 2024
If you want a new obsession, this Lord of the Rings card game has never been cheaper
Batter tricksy hobbitses and defeat orcs for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Black Friday discount has charged into view like a rider of Rohan running down some orcs, and this time it’s slashed the price of an esteemed Lord of the Rings card game. Indeed, this popular hobby game has never been cheaper than it is now.
Nov. 25, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is "by far" the "biggest and longest game that MachineGames have ever done" with nearly 4 hours of cutscenes
That’s like two free Indiana Jones movies with your Indiana Jones game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modern Wolfenstein developer MachineGames is taking some big swings with its new project,Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and that includes the game’s scope. Indy’s adventure is apparently going to be the lengthiest game the studio has ever put together. “By far this is the biggest and longest game that Machine Games have ever done,” creative director Axel Torvenius said in a rapid-fire interview session with MinnMax.
Nov. 25, 2024
Josh Brolin remembers James Cameron's reaction when he turned down a role in Avatar: "I heard he was angry"
He was offered a role in the sci-fi franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Brolin says James Cameron had a surprisingly strong reaction when he turned down a role in Avatar. “I heard he was angry,” the actor said during an appearance onIn Depth with Graham Bensinger. “I understand it, because when you have something in your mind and you have a status and a power… you’re used to people feeling really grateful that you are offering it to them.
Nov. 25, 2024
Kraven the Hunter director asks audiences to "give us a chance" to "wash away some of the other stuff that's happened" in the Sony Marvel universe
Kraven the Hunter director wants a chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter director J.C. Chandor is asking audiences to give theSonyMarvel movie a chance, despite the mixed bag of releases so far. The Kraven movie follows on the heels of Madame Web andVenom: The Last Dance– while Venom 3 has been a hit at the box office, Madame Web was not well received by audiences or critics.
Nov. 25, 2024
Mass Effect director's new studio shuts down before it can even reveal its first game after an "unexpected shortfall of funding"
“We’re heartbroken that we will not be able to bring our new science-fiction universe to completion” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Earlier today, we informed our staff that Humanoid Origin will be shutting down,” the company says in aLinkedIn post. “Despite efforts to shield the studio from broader challenges in the industry, an unexpected shortfall of funding left us unable to sustain operations.
Nov. 25, 2024
Naughty Dog's next game will feature Joel actor Troy Baker, and suddenly I'm no longer convinced it's going to be The Last of Us 3
“In a heartbeat I would always work with Troy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Troy Baker is officially set to return for the nextNaughty Doggame led by Neil Druckmann - and it’s starting to sound certain that the gamewon’tbe The Last of Us Part 3. Running down Baker’s upcoming projects - which include a notable role in the BioShock successor Judas - as part of a lengthy feature on Baker’s career,GQreports that “he will return for Druckmann’s new project at Naughty Dog.
Nov. 25, 2024
Nova Hearts, Sanatorium, and Onirism to launch in 2025 from Shoreline Games
The publisher set its agenda at the Golden Joystick Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nova Hearts led the charge, the latest from Othercide developer Lightbulb Crew. This strategic turn-based combat game has you battling with enemies from another dimension, using your own supercharged set of powers to help turn the tide against an array of powerful supervillains. And when the dust has settled on all of that battling, you can pick up your in-game phone and start some unlikely romances – texting, talking, and dating with friends, enemies, and those who occupy the regular world around you.
Nov. 25, 2024
One Arcane character didn't get a single line in the finale despite an official tweet saying their story "continues" in Act 3 and fans are unhappy: "This is literally bait"
This is Sevika erasure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Arcane character didn’t get a single line in the finale despite an official tweet saying their story “continues” in Act 3 – and some fans are airing their grievances. Spoilers for Arcane season 2 follow. You have been warned. All hell broke loose during theArcane season 2 ending. So much so, in fact, that certain characters were inevitably sidelined.
Nov. 25, 2024
One Piece creator says season 2's newcomers are the "perfect choice" after meeting them during filming
Netflix has yet to confirm an official release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piececreator Eiichiro Oda has enthusiastically given his blessing to Netflix’sOne Piece season 2, particularly to the new cast members. Also an executive producer on the show, Oda visited the set in Cape Town, South Africa, where the new episodes are being filmed. “I got to see firsthand the hard work of so many crew members across various fields!
Nov. 25, 2024
Pokemon world record for the most shinies caught in 24 hours by a group has been smashed, as 92 hunters almost triple a previous record to capture 1,708 sparkly finds
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group of Pokemon content creators have smashed a world record to catch the most shiny Pokemon as a team in 24 hours, with an enormous collective hunt ending in 1,708 sparkly finds. The rules were simple – participants had to not just find but catch as many shinies as they could within the 24-hour limit.
Nov. 25, 2024
Sonic 3 gets an action-packed new trailer featuring Keanu Reeves' Shadow with a gun and a spot-on Pikachu joke
A new trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forSonic 3has been released, and it features a new look at the upcoming threequel. In the latest trailer, Sonic and his pals are enjoying a peaceful lunch at the Chao Garden when Tails is mistaken for Detective Pikachu, and some killer robots turn up. Then we get our best look yet at Shadow who looks like a terrifying new foe.
Nov. 25, 2024
Sony is reportedly in the early stages of development on a new PlayStation handheld to rival the Nintendo Switch
The PlayStation Portal may have been just the start of Sony’s handheld comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis reportedly working on a brand new portable console to build on the idea of its PlayStation Portal and compete with Nintendo in the handheld space, according to areport from Bloomberg. It’s claimed that the console is in the early stages of development, and is most likely still years away from being released, if it even happens at all – Bloomberg mentions that the company could decide not to launch it.
Nov. 25, 2024
Spider-Man director canceled the sequel to his Brad Pitt and George Clooney movie because he "no longer trusted" Apple
Jon Watts will not be making another Wolfs movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man director Jon Watts has canceled the sequel to his Apple TV Plus movie Wolfs, which stars Brad Pitt and George Clooney, because he says he no longer trusts Apple as a creative partner. Deadlinefirst reported a sequel would happen back in August, along with the news that Wolfs was pivoting from a wide theatrical release ahead of streaming to a limited release before debuting on Apple TV+.
Nov. 25, 2024
Stalker 2's first big patch targets main quest blockers and crashes as GSC Game World assures fans it'll "make every effort to constantly improve" the shooter
The devs have “been following your feedback” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After releasing five days ago,Stalker 2was met with mixed reviews citing issues with bugs and drops in performance - thankfully, however, developer GSC Game World says it’s got a big patch in the works. As our ownStalker 2 reviewdescribes, the long-awaited shooter is phenomenally fun - but is also sadly “riddled with bugs that range from immersion-busting to game-breaking.
Nov. 25, 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew creator says the kids in the new Disney Plus show think of Jedi like fairy tale characters: "We wanted to make sure it didn't feel like a weird meta thing"
The characters in Skeleton Crew have their own ideas about Star Wars mythology When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is set to reckon with its own mythology with new series Skeleton Crew. The upcoming show, which follows a group of kids on a journey across the galaxy, sounds like it’ll dive into its younger characters' perceptions of the Jedi.
Nov. 25, 2024
The 10 RPGs that defined Xbox and evolved the genre
Feature | Xbox built a bridge between computer-first RPGs and playing on the couch, redefining the genre in the process – here are the 10 Xbox RPG games that redefined the format for good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We love an RPG quest that seems simple at first but gradually gets more complex as you embark on it.
Nov. 25, 2024
The Boys season 5 episode one title reveal looks like a direct reference to a supe with a power I cannot describe here
Yeah, that’s a Love Sausage reference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has revealed the title of episode 1 ofThe Boys season 5- and it looks like a direct reference to a certain X-rated supe that we all know and love. The title of The Boys season 5 episode 1 is “Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite,” and if you’re familiar with the comics - this is a reference to none other than Love Sausage.
Nov. 25, 2024
The Boys season 5 kicks off production with a behind-the-scenes cast photo, but there are a few key characters missing
Say cheese! The Boys season 5 is now in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just months afterThe Boys season 4came to a close,The Boys season 5has already started filming, as a behind the scenes cast picture reveals. The picture, shared by Mother’s Milk star Laz Alonso onInstagram, shows the bulk of The Boys cast out at dinner with the caption “And just like that….
Nov. 25, 2024
The Fantastic Four are back at the forefront of the Marvel Universe with a stunning recreation of Jim Lee's X-Men #1 cover and over 20 more homage variants
The Fantastic Four take center stage in variant covers that pay homage to some of the most iconic Marvel Comics covers ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fantastic Four are finally back at the center of the Marvel Universe thanks to the currentOne World Under Doomstatus quo, in which the FF’s arch-enemy Doctor Doom has seized the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme with designs on conquering the world.
Nov. 25, 2024
This Black Friday deal makes starting a Pokemon card collection easier than ever
I choose you, Paldea Adventure Chest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For anyone looking to try the physical Pokemon card game after a certain new app got its claws into them (believe me, we’re all in the same boat), this Black Friday offer should be on your radar. The Paldea Adventure Chest is both a rock-solid start to a Pokemon card collection or a cool gift for anyone that already plays thanks to including a set of shiny foil cards featuring some of the franchise’s most adorable pocket monsters, a folio to display them, multiple booster packs, a storage space to keep all your pulls, and a squishy Pikachu stress toy as an added bonus (presumably for if you are not, in fact, the best there ever was).
Nov. 25, 2024
Walmart Black Friday deals are finally live - these are the 11 gaming sales I'd grab first
Plenty of wins at Walmart this Black Friday. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s safe to say Walmart is a Black Friday titan, and it’s one of my first stops for gaming deals. Just like Amazon and Best Buy, the rival retailer has kick started its sale with a bunch of deep discounts on tech, games, and accessories, so you don’t have to wait till November 29.
Nov. 25, 2024
2024’s most underrated horror comedy is now a hit on Amazon as it tops their charts
It stars Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, and the late Angus Cloud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Abigail, one of this year’s most underrated horror comedies, is finding a new audience following its streaming release on Prime Video in the US. The vampire movie has taken the top spot on the platform’s top 10 most-watched films, overtaking Christmas season classics like The Holiday.
Nov. 24, 2024
A blink-and-you'll-miss-it Arcane season 2 Easter Egg makes the finale even more heart breaking and proves the animation budget was worth every penny
How many more details like this have we missed? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2came to an end yesterday, and it left a lot of you bleary eyed, but did you notice this little Easter Egg? Be warned, there are major spoilers for the end of Arcane coming up, so don’t read on until you’ve finished it.
Nov. 24, 2024
A small detail in the Arcane season 2 finale confirms our suspicions about who the next major villain will be in future League of Legends shows
Vindication! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Silco, Ambessa, and Piltover’s war council were villains throughoutArcane, the finale of season 2 confirms our suspicion of who the real big bad is that might show up in futureLeague of LegendsTV shows. If you’ve not finished Arcane, turn back now, as there are spoilers ahead for seasons 1 and 2.
Nov. 24, 2024
After awards haul, Helldivers 2 devs lament the "dire state" of the games industry: "We need to be there to help each other"
“The games industry is in turmoil” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterHelldivers 2took home four awards from theGolden Joysticksearlier this week, one dev from Arrowhead Game Studios spoke on the state of the games industry and the work that needs to be done to remedy the issues currently plaguing it. During an interview at the event, Helldivers 2 production director Alex Bolle explained that while it’s currently an “amazing time” when it comes to the games that are being released, the industry as a whole is in fairly poor shape.
Nov. 24, 2024
Arcane may be over, but a new League of Legends show is already a year into development
And more characters will have their own series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2just ended, and with it, the story of Jinx and Vi comes to a close, but showrunner Christian Linke says a newLeague of Legendsshow has been in development for a year already. Linke has already teased us with the prospect ofa new series based on the popular MOBA, saying “We spent nine years at this point on these 11 or so characters, so there’s also something about wanting to make sure that we are able to tell the stories of other characters that we’re also really passionate about.
Nov. 24, 2024
Arcane season 2 act 3 finally vindicates fans by confirming a major League of Legends theory
Well done sleuths When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2wrapped up with the release of act 3 yesterday, and it also confirmed a major fan theory that players ofLeague of Legendshad. If you’ve not finished the show yet, I’d advise you stop reading, as there are major spoilers for episode 7 and beyond coming up. Arcaneis based on the popular MOBA League of Legends.
Nov. 24, 2024
Avowed dev channels Baldur's Gate 3 by admitting that "the core of RPGs is missable content" that most players might not ever see
“It creates a very interesting dialogue about the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re like me, then you probably have a compulsion to see and do everything on offer in whatever RPG you’re playing. For oneAvoweddev, however, the key to a successful RPG isn’t the content you do, but the content you miss instead. In an interview with GamesRadar+, region director and senior area designer, Berto Ritger, says he’s open about how important the concept of missable content is to an RPG like Avowed.
Nov. 24, 2024
Avowed's flexible combat system represents Obsidian's dedication to player choice: "It's not just marketing speak – it really is the most important thing to us"
Preview | Exploring Avowed’s flexible combat system with Obsidian Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest choices to make inAvowedis deciding your preferred fighting style. It’s no small thing considering how many options are available. Rather than lock you into a specific class build which has become a mainstay norm in RPGs over the years, Obsidian’s upcoming adventure gives you free reign to pick from a myriad of different dual-weapon loadouts, which can be swapped in and out at any point by either changing between equipped slots or opening up your inventory.
Nov. 24, 2024
Best Buy just dropped the best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals I've ever seen
Record-low prices on bundles busting with value When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It is a truth universally acknowledged, that where there’s a Black Friday, there must be a Nintendo Switch Mario Kart bundle. Ninty prepared a fresh new one just before any deals officially kicked off, this time pairing up the white OLED Switch or a standard edition console with 8 Deluxe and 12 months of Nintendo Switch Online.
Nov. 24, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director is an Xbox fan, and with Square Enix testing the multiplatform waters, he says he wants to bring the JRPG to "as many players out there as possible"
A sign of the times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi is an Xbox fan, and would love to see the PS5-exclusive RPG reach a wider audience someday. This comes just a handful of months after publisherSquare Enixannounced plans to bring some of itsbest JRPGs– in this case, Octopath Traveler – to amultiplatform audience.
Nov. 24, 2024
Pokemon archivist spends hundreds of hours learning how to develop a website to create the ultimate TCG database, which currently includes over 23,000 cards from over 500 artists
But it’s not complete just yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicated Pokemon archivist has created the ultimate place to browse through the creature-collecting series' Japanese Trading Card Game artwork, with a website they wanted “so badly” that they spent “hundreds of hours learning development” to make it happen themselves. The website is calledThe Art of Pokemon, and it’s been created by Twitter user @pkm_jp.
Nov. 24, 2024
The Simpsons: Hit & Run dev says they could've made 3 sequels without paying a penny for the license: "Some crazy person at the publisher - we never found out who - said no"
“We never imagined it would still be bringing some people happiness 20 years later!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There aren’t many 20-year-old games that have become as universally cherished asThe Simpsons: Hit & Run. But despite the game’s popularity, a sequel never emerged, which one dev has now revealed was down to a rejection from an unknown employee at the game’s publisher.
Nov. 24, 2024
Unfazed by his Elden Ring marathon, streamer Kai Cenat sets himself up for a 1000-hour fall by saying he could beat time-eating MMO RuneScape
A recipe for disaster? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kai Cenat’s marathon streams of games likeElden Ringand Sekiro have garnered plenty of attention on Twitch, but he may be about to bite off more than he can chew with a claim about one of the most infamously grind-heavy MMOs out there. During Kai’s currently ongoing Mafiathon 2 stream, suggestions began to roll in for games that chatters thought the streamer would not be able to complete, and one game that seemed to pop up repeatedly wasOld School RuneScape.
Nov. 24, 2024
Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto always knew that Navi was the "biggest weakpoint of Ocarina of Time" and once said "I wanted to remove the entire system"
Hey! Listen! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time is an all-time classic - an early masterpiece of 3D gaming whose influence can still be seen to this day, and unquestionably one of thebest N64 gamesever made. But people have been complaining about Link’s fairy companion Navi and her annoying advice since the game’s launch in 1998, and she arguably set the stage for decades worth of irritating tutorials and hints in video games.
Nov. 23, 2024
Arcane season 2 showrunner says its animators were "always hunting" for chances to switch up the League of Legends show's animation style
Let their creativity shine I say When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcaneis coming to a close, with the final three episodes releasing today, and showrunner Christian Linke tells us the animators are always looking for ways to challenge themselves. Regardless of your feelings on the source material,League of Legends, you have to admit the quality of Arcane’s animation is top tier.
Nov. 23, 2024
Will there be an Arcane season 3? Here's what the creators have said about what's coming next
A look ahead to League of Legends' on-screen future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s it. Arcane has officially come to a close after just two seasons. But with the enduring popularity and previous (muddled) talk over a ‘five season plan’ for one of thebest Netflix showsaround, it’s worth cutting through all the noise on whether Arcane season 3 was ever in the works and what could be the next project to come from the League of Legends universe.
Nov. 23, 2024
Arcane season 2 ending explained - what happened, did anyone die, and what's the future of the League of Legends animation?
Does Caitlyn die in Arcane season 2, and what happened to Jinx at the end of Act 3? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the release of its third and final act, there’s a good chance that you’re looking to have the Arcane season 2 ending explained. I don’t blame you for that. The season has, after all, barrelled through continued arcs from the first season with its first two acts, beginning with an insurgency from the undercity of Zaun being violently suppressed by the wealthy technocracy of Piltover – a conflict stoked by the likes of Ambessa and her associates for their own gain.
Nov. 23, 2024
"It was like f***ing Da Vinci": Almost every companion in one of the most iconic D&D RPGs ever made was crafted in "a day or less" by a guy who'd never made a 3D model before
“The guy turned out to be one of the best 3D modelers I’ve ever seen” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most of the companions in one of the most important RPGs ever made were crafted in “a day or less” by a developer with minimal 3D modeling experience. Speaking to PC Gamer, Planescape: Torment lead artist Tim Donley explains how he was able to put a slightly unconventional team together while working on the classic CRPG.
Nov. 23, 2024
Arcane season 2 showrunner says the $250 million budget was "risky," but "it's just nice to see that we didn't waste people's money"
You can see the benefit of every dollar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now you’ve probably read several stories aboutArcane’s reported $250 million budget. Showrunner Christian Linke says while that exact figure is incorrect, the budget is still “high”, and he thinks the risk was worth it. “I think one of the hard things about the creative world is that if you do risky things or things that make people raise their eyebrows, if you stick the landing you’re a genius visionary,” Linke tells us.
Nov. 23, 2024
Avowed lead isn't worried about launching between Assassin's Creed Shadows and Monster Hunter Wilds because you're never "going to find a window where absolutely nothing is coming out"
Obsidian is “very confident that Avowed is going to stand on its own” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromMonster Hunter WildstoAssassins' Creed Shadows, next February is menacingly setting its sights on my wallet and free time. Also releasing in that busy, busy period is Obsidian’s next effort,Avowed, but its game director, Carrie Patel, isn’t worrying about it. After all, you’ll never get a launch month truly free from competition.
Nov. 23, 2024
Avowed might look like Skyrim, but its director says Obsidian's new fantasy RPG is actually much closer to The Outer Worlds than anything from Bethesda
And there’s a healthy dose of Pillars of Eternity too, of course When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite all the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is much more like The Outer Worlds than any Bethesda RPG, according to its director. In an interview with GamesRadar+, game director Carrie Patel was asked about the comparisons being drawn betweenAvowedandSkyrim. As a first-person fantasy RPG set in an established world, made by a studio with a history of working directly with Bethesda (on the excellentFallout: New Vegas), perhaps the comparisons with The Elder Scrolls 5 are inevitable.
Nov. 23, 2024
Avowed's party camp feature captures what I love most about RPGs like Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and Baldur's Gate 3
Preview | “As a player, I love the companion moments”, agrees Avowed’s game director, Carrie Patel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In many ways, companions in RPGs act as our guides. Through those we journey alongside, we learn more about the world around us, get closer to the cultures and beliefs of its people, and gain other perspectives on the events we go through.
Nov. 23, 2024
Borderlands 3 creative director says "co-op has been radically underserved for years" and that's why Helldivers 2 was such a breakout success
Arrowhead’s success “shows people are hungry for this co-op experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3’s creative director, Paul Sage, says co-op fans have been “radically underserved for years, " giving his new studio’s first project plenty of opportunity to appeal. Sage’s new studio, Ruckus Games, revealed just last week that it was working on a multiplayer shooter promising “a large roster of playable characters and thousands of unique make-shift weapon combinations.
Nov. 23, 2024
What happened to Jinx at the end of Arcane? A tiny animation detail and a massive throwback could explain Powder's fate
Blink and you’ll miss it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What happened to Jinx at the end of Arcane season 2? While ourArcane season 2 ending explainedarticle will give you a full rundown of everything that happens in the finale of the League of Legends spin-off, Riot and Fortiche have left a touch of ambiguity to the fate of some characters, and some eagle-eyed fans are already picking up on some compelling details.
Nov. 23, 2024
Dragon Age creator admits "honouring previous game choices" is "a sucker's game" because "you will never be able to deliver divergent plot"
“It’s a question of resources, and there’s never enough to go around” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Dragon Age lead writer and series creator David Gaider has shared some insights into the difficulty of importing player choices from previous games in a series into the new entry, calling the practice “a sucker’s game.” Over onBluesky, Gaider shared a lengthy thread about an issue that arose during development on Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Nov. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director thinks an MMO team-up with Final Fantasy 14 would be a "great idea": "There's definitely a lot of things that could possibly come up along those lines"
Hamaguchi and Yoshida “often get together” to discuss “the future of Final Fantasy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yoshi-P has been dreaming of itfor some time now, butFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi shares a similar desire for the JRPG to get a Final Fantasy 14 crossover someday. With bothSquare Enixdirectors confirmed to be on board with the idea, does that mean we could be seeing Cloud and Tifa knocking about Hydaelyn sometime soon?
Nov. 23, 2024
I'm 100% sure that Arcane season 2 has introduced the next League of Legends champion, and I can't wait for them
A new support? Don’t mind if I do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 has finished, and while you can check out ourArcane season 2 ending explainedto get the full picture, I’m already wholly convinced that Riot has already shown off a new League of Legends champion in all their glory, and I can’t wait to play as them.
Nov. 23, 2024
One of our most-anticipated JRPGs for 2025 was being made "just for fun in the beginning" and "everybody was working for free"
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has scrappy origins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. JRPG love letter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is coming in hot next year with a full release that looks on par with plenty of other AAA games, though its origins are far more indie. It wouldn’t be until later that the scope grew to a commercial release, with Broche taking the leap to leaveUbisoftand spin up Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 studio Sandfall Interactive.
Nov. 23, 2024
Skyrim player goes on intricate murder spree by stealth-killing every bandit in the land, before turning on the Emperor for their 1000th kill
Oh boy! Here I go killing again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all done a stealth archer build inSkyrimat one point – or several – but have you ever killed 999 people before turning your blade on the Emperor to mark number 1,000? This player has. Redditor Peterlerock shared a screenshot of their stats page, showing that they’d killed 999 people and nothing else.
Nov. 23, 2024
Super Smash Bros Melee Major ends up the first in 20 years to feature an all-new top 4, and the winner almost refunded his flight when he saw his "scary" bracket
Never doubt yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, November 26:A previous version of this article suggested that moky was the first new Melee Major tournament winner in 20 years. In fact, this was the first Melee Major tournament to feature a an all-new top four in that timespan. The article has since been corrected, and we regret the error.
Nov. 23, 2024
The Final Fantasy 7 Remake team's 10 years working together puts it "in a really great position to move forward and do something even greater" once the trilogy wraps
“It could be the next numbered Final Fantasy. It could be a completely different brand” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the wake of industry-wide layoffs,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki stresses how how vital it has been to have worked with the same team for the past decade – and how, hopefully, they can bring that expertise to the next project post-Part 3.
Nov. 23, 2024
These Warhammer Underworlds warbands have started something that'll make Black Friday dangerous for my wallet
I’m having way too much fun with these When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I appreciate that Warhammer Underworlds isn’t as sexy as 40K or Age of Sigmar. It doesn’t let you command a plastic horde on sweeping battlefields, and its lore isn’t so deep that mapping it would send someone insane. (The grimdark future’s backstory is labyrinthine to say the least.
Nov. 23, 2024
Borderlands 3 creative director says he left Gearbox partly because creativity can get stifled on 400-person teams: "There'd be great design ideas that would never bubble up to the top"
“When you get into that mindset, you’re not in the creator mindset” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creative director of Borderlands 3 says part of the reason he leftGearboxto start a new studio is that huge teams don’t always leave space for creativity to flourish. Earlier this month, Paul Sage announced Ruckus Games and its new project - a co-op shooter set in the American Heartland of the 1980s.
Nov. 23, 2024
Andor season 2 received no notes from Disney as showrunner reveals how the "critical appreciation" of season 1 helped allow for an unusual amount of creative freedom
The show could get even more radical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andorseason 1 is widely regarded as one of the best pieces ofStar Warsmedia ever, and showrunner Tony Gilroy reveals that the “critical appreciation” basically gave him a free pass withDisney. Disneyis infamously known for being very controlling of its properties. Plenty ofMCUdirectors feel like they’ve had their wings clipped, and the company scrapped the entire Star Wars extended universe.
Nov. 22, 2024
3 hours in, here's the 10 things I love most about Avowed so far
Feature | Setting out to adventure in The Living Lands, Avowed has impressed me with its incredible sense of space and tactile action that allows for plenty of experimentation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Which means I jumped at the chance to go hands-on with a brand new slice of the game picking up from the very beginning. Unleashed onto the Dawnshore, I’ve already spent three hours (and change) questing across it.
Nov. 22, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 22-24)
Alien: Romulus makes its streaming debut, Blitz hits Apple TV Plus, and Arcane season 2 comes to a close When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The month of November is almost over, but don’t worry, there are still lots of fresh titles being added to streaming services. So why not make the most of the last few days before the festive chaos starts and enjoy this weekend’s streaming highlights?
Nov. 22, 2024
A thriller that's essentially Mean Girls in the Vatican has become a cult hit online – and for good reason
Big Screen Spotlight | Conclave is not what you think it is but don’t let that put you off, it’s actually its greatest strength When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The men who are dangerous, are the ones who do want it,” is the warning at the heart of Edward Berger’s (All Quiet on the Western Front) Conclave. Set in the aftermath of the Pope’s death, the film follows Ralph Fiennes' Cardinal Lawrence as he holds a conclave to find a new successor.
Nov. 22, 2024
After 11 years, The Witcher series is getting a brand-new book and it sounds like everything Geralt's actor wants from The Witcher 4
The book goes back to Geralt’s “teenage years” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade has passed now sinceThe Witcherauthor Andrzej Sapkowski released Season of Storms, but hisbrand-new bookis just a few weeks away from dropping - and it sounds as though its story is right up voice actor Doug Cockle’s alley. The setting and title of Sapkowski’s long-awaited new book were just unveiled yesterday, and they’re certainly exciting.
Nov. 22, 2024
After winning two awards, Balatro dev reveals they only started making their hit roguelike "because I had a few weeks of vacation to burn" and only thought it would be "a fun little project"
Little did they know how much we’d all love it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatroseemingly came out of nowhere and instantly became everyone’s most-played game on Steam this year, and it turns out creator LocalThunk started it as a quick project to do during some time off work. Balatro won the Critics' Choice Breakthrough Awardat the Golden Joystick Awards yesterday, which is given to the game that surprised the most.
Nov. 22, 2024
All Secret Missions in Pokemon TCG Pocket
There are 7 secret missions and challenges in Pokemon TCGP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket secret missions are hidden challenges that many players aren’t even aware of now, but there’s still rewards and special cards to be earned from completing them. In fact, there’s cards you canonlyget through these secret missions, which makes it all the more important to understand, especially if you’re stocking up on Pack Points and are considering how you want to spend them.
Nov. 22, 2024
Amazon's full Black Friday sale is now live - these are the 10 deals I'd buy this weekend
Consoles, VR, Lego, and more have been slashed in price for the sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s that time of year again, so the gaming deals are flying thick and fast at Amazon in honor of Black Friday. Yes, I know - the sale doesn’t officially start until next week. But Amazon doesn’t seem to have gotten the memo, so here we are.
Nov. 22, 2024
An extended version of one of the past decade's best anime movies is now streaming for the first time ever and it's got 39 minutes of footage "never before seen outside of Japan"
In This Corner of the World is now streaming on Crunchyroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The extended cut of the anime movie In This Corner of the World is now streaming outside of Japan for the first time ever. The longer version is titled In This Corner (And Other Corners) of the World, and it features 39 minutes of extra footage – which, remarkably, makes it the longest animated film ever made at a runtime of 168 minutes.
Nov. 22, 2024
Arcane season 2 foreshadowed one of its most shocking deaths, but only if you caught this 0.2 seconds of footage in the intro
Blink and you’ll literally miss it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 has already tugged at the heartstrings with the way it’s killed off several major players. But, thanks to an incredible spot from one Netflix viewer, it appears the show was trying to warn us in advance by foreshadowing a character death in its ever-changing intros.
Nov. 22, 2024
Arcane season 2 showrunner admits he's "somewhat anxious" about the finale because there aren't many TV shows "that had an ending that everyone is satisfied with"
Exclusive: Christian Linke talks the Arcane series finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane co-creator Christian Linke says he’s (understandably) excited but anxious about Arcane’s season 2 finale. “I’m really happy that so far, our season is landing well. I’m somewhat anxious, because, as someone who watches TV, I don’t know how many TV shows you’ve watched that had an ending that everyone is satisfied with.
Nov. 22, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' new floor assassinations are as hilarious as they are deadly
Stop, drop, and roll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowswill be the first game in the series to introduce the ability to go prone, and one of the new assassinations this enables looks hilarious. As we recently wrote about, there are a lot ofnew stealth mechanics in Assassin’s Creed Shadowsfor you to enjoy. My personal favorite is that double assassinations are back, but I now realize I’d completely overlooked the comedic potential of prone assassinations.
Nov. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev says Stalker 2's commercial success is proof of a "seismic shift behind so much" and players are "hungry for hyper-engaging, focused experiences"
“Nobody is talking about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Douse, the publishing director of Larian Studios, the folks behindBaldur’s Gate 3, has some thoughts on the commercially successful launch ofStalker 2: Heart of Chernobyl. Stalker 2’s publisher, GSC World, recently announced “a million copies were sold” since launch, not to mention “much more stalkers” playing on Game Pass.
Nov. 22, 2024
Black Friday DualSense deals have been cheaper but these PS5 discounts are better than nothing
Treat your player 2 with a brand-new PS5 controller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSonyDualSense is easily my favorite controller this gen. While not enough studios make use of its fancy haptic tech, I can’t imagine playing some of my favorite PS5 games like Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart and Astro Bot without it. Sadly, this cool tech comes at a price.
Nov. 22, 2024
Dark Souls' toughest boss duo has been transformed into some stylish glassware, which feels like fitting revenge for all the times they killed me
Pre-order your own Ornstein goblet and Smough tankard today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bandai Namcois serving up some stunning new merch forFromSoftwarestans, this time in the form of a goblet and tankard representingDark Souls' most iconic boss duo - none other than Ornstein and Smough. If you’re like me and have spent your fair share of grueling moments dying to Anor Londo’s resilient knight and executioner combo, you may be interested in some sort of trophy marking your emergence from beyond the fog wall.
Nov. 22, 2024
Death Stranding 2 may have confirmed a returning celebrity cameo as Hideo Kojima tells Conan O'Brien "I want to scan you again" and "have you in my new game"
“Hideo, I accept your kind offer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like another familiar celebrity face might be returning toDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, as directorHideo Kojimahas invited TV host and comedian Conan O’Brien to his studio to be scanned again so he can have him “in my new game.” O’Brien was one of manycelebrity cameos in Death Stranding– he talks a bunch about otters before giving you a cute otter hood that alters your movement in water.
Nov. 22, 2024
Diablo 4 is finally getting an armory to swap between builds in season 7 PTR, which is Witchcraft-themed and also bad news for Spiritborn builds
Diablo 4 season 7 PTR starts December 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has answered our biggest questions aboutDiablo 4season 7 in a comprehensive blog post revealing the theme, a Diablo 3 feature fans have been wanting since launch, and some rough news for the broken Spiritborn class. In theblog, Blizzard reveals season 7 will be themed around witchcraft and is bringing back seasonal powers that we haven’t seen since season 2’s Vampire themed powers.
Nov. 22, 2024
Diablo: Dawn of Hatred launches on Free Comic Book Day – 7 years after Titan announced that it would publish comics set in the world of Blizzard's dungeon crawler
Diablo: Dawn of Hatred is a brand new story set after Diablo 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Titan is set to release a new series of Diablo comics, seven years after the publisher first announced that it would be releasing titles set in the world of Blizzard’s dungeon crawler. The new series, Diablo: Dawn of Hatred, will be written by Cullen Bunn and illustrated by artist Daniele Serra, working with colorist Jovanna Plata.
Nov. 22, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is "strengthening timeout penalties" for rage-quitting, but all players want is for the quitters to lose
Bandai Namco is aiming for “a fair and enjoyable gaming experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is dialing up its anti-rage-quit measures, but players seem pretty unified in wanting an additional penalty: you rage-quit, you lose that match. Right now, there really isn’t any meaningful punishment for rage-quitting aside from increased matchmaking time, but in a tweet,Bandai Namcosays it’s “strengthening timeout penalties against players with excessive disconnection or quitting rates during online matches.
Nov. 22, 2024
Elden Ring and Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki teases that FromSoftware is already working on "various new projects" as he apologizes for the "lengthy wait" for Shadow of the Erdtree
“I hope you will look forward to what we have in store next” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree took home a shinyGolden Joystick Award yesterday for the Best Game Expansion, and although Miyazaki wasn’t there in person to accept it, he provided an acceptance video to thank fans for their support, calling the award an “incredible honor.
Nov. 22, 2024
Enola Holmes 3 is moving forward as Netflix sequel finds director – and Millie Bobby Brown is expected to return
Enola Holmes 3 is happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Enola Holmes franchise is set to expand, with the third movie securing a director. Millie Bobby Brown is also thought to be returning. The Netflix movies are based on The Enola Holmes Mysteries series of books by Nancy Springer, and they follow the titular Enola, the sister of Sherlock Holmes.
Nov. 22, 2024
FC 25 FC Pro Live Tracker with upgrades for Xavi Simons and Nathan Ake
Victor Osimhen and Ryan Gravenberch also make the FC 25 FC Pro Live tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first FC 25 FC Pro Live tracker upgrades are in, and bring the best possible news for Xavi Simons and Karim Benzema. ThisEA FC 25awards boosts based on results in EA’s Pro Open tournament, with each real-life player linked to an esports pro.
Nov. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile kicked off 5 years ago when "a small team of die-hard" fans proposed the idea to MMO lead Yoshi-P, "armed with a 100-page proposal"
“It felt a bit like standing before Bahamut Prime” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14iscoming to mobilesoon, and it turns out that the project has been years in the making now - after being kickstarted by none other than the game’s community itself. AfterDawntrailcame the ever-loadedpatch 7.1, but there’s even more exciting news for fans of Final Fantasy 14 now - its upcoming launch on mobile platforms.
Nov. 22, 2024
Fortnite OG: When is it coming back and what's included?
Fortnite OG is returning on December 6, and going all the way back to Chapter 1 Season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to the countdown that has now appeared in the game,Fortnite OG will launch at 6am PST / 9am EST / 2pm GMT on December 6. What will be included in Fortnite OG? Fortnite questsFortnite charactersFortnite KicksFortnite Accolades
Nov. 22, 2024
Genshin competitor Wuthering Waves finally has a PS5 release date, and it's coming at the same time as the action RPG's big 2.0 update
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Open-world action RPG Wuthering Waves is finally making its way to PS5 in less than two months in a release that’ll tie in with the game’s next big update – version 2.0 Kuro Gamesconfirmed that the PS5 version was in development back in July, so we’ve known that this was coming for some time, but it’s certainly welcome news to get that all-important release date.
Nov. 22, 2024
Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot gets new details as director explains how he convinced The Witcher star to sign up
“You get to cover quite a broad spread of a character arc there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Highlander reboot director Chad Stahelski has revealed some new details about the movie’s plot – and how he convinced leading man Henry Cavill to join the project. “We’re bringing it forward from the early 1500s in the Highlands to the beyond present-day New York and Hong Kong, and seeing how it goes,” Stahelski, who’s best known for helming the John Wick movies, toldThe Direct.
Nov. 22, 2024
Here are Netflix's Top 10 TV shows right now – and the highlights you need to stream
These are the best TV shows to watch on Netflix’s Top 10 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This week, Netflix’s top 10 shows range from the world of the Karate Kid to sitcoms and family animation. Cobra Kai is ruling the roost since the second part of season 6 dropped last week, while animated League of Legends spin-off Arcane and adventure series Outer Banks are still holding firm in the charts.
Nov. 22, 2024
How to find the Stalker 2 Drowned gun and should you keep it?
The Drowned gun in Stalker 2 is both out in the open and very easy to miss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stalker 2 Drowned gun is right below Boo near the pond, but the real question is should you keep this wrecked weapon for yourself? Drowned is essentially an AKM with some fancy attachments equipped – dual magazines for rapid reloads and an underbarrel grenade launcher.
Nov. 22, 2024
How to turn on your Stalker 2 flashlight
If you’re finding Stalker 2 too dark, turning on your flashlight will probably help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using your Stalker 2 flashlight to light the Zone is vital to making sure the game isn’t too dark, but you might need to adjust some display settings as well. There’s a prompt to turn on your flashlight in the tutorial ofStalker 2, but it’s a bit blink-and-you’ll-miss-it, so you might be stuck fumbling around in the dark.
Nov. 22, 2024
I love playing DS games on this handheld, and Black Friday just made it a chunk cheaper
The Anbernic RG Cube has a delicious dual-screen workaround. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t originally peg the Anbernic RG Cube as a replacement for my Nintendo DS. But, after spending a few weeks using the handheld, it’s now my go-to device for emulating retro dual-screen outings. My only usual gripe with the system is that it’s a bit pricey, but thanks to Black Friday, it’s wearing a more approachable price tag.
Nov. 22, 2024
Legendary Super Mario 64 speedrunner tries to beat the game blindfolded on a dance pad and fails, but not as badly as you or I would
“I knew it was a bad idea and it turned out to be an even worse idea than I initially thought” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bubzia, the Super Mario 64 speedrunner primarily known for running the game blindfolded, has just embarked on a new challenge. He’s now running Super Mario 64 blindfoldedon a dance pad. The first attempt didn’t exactly go well, but I guarantee it turned out better than you or I could’ve managed.
Nov. 22, 2024
Manor Lords dev says he's "looking forward" to updates following changes in fan requests for the city builder: "A sign things are moving forward I hope"
Players are “openly requesting AI cities now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Followingcriticism of his city builder’s updates, the mastermind"solo" developerbehindManor Lordsreveals that fans' requests for content changes and patches are evolving - and it’s filled him with hope for the future. Speaking in an onlinepost, the dev describes a recent shift in feedback from players and says it serves as a good sign for what’s to come.
Nov. 22, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of February 2025 comics and covers featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Avengers and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To wit, one of the biggest titles of Doom’s reign,One World Under Doom #1, launches in February, pitting the heroes of the Marvel Universe against one of its biggest villains. There’s alsoThunderbolts: Doomstrike #1in which the original Thunderbolts will reunite to take on a team led by Winter Soldier, arriving ahead of the newThunderbolts*movie.
Nov. 22, 2024
Marvel star Anthony Mackie has a surprising favorite superhero – and no, it's not Falcon or Captain America
The Captain America 4 star has revealed his favorite Marvel hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America: Brave New Worldstar Anthony Mackie has revealed his favorite Marvel superhero – and it’s not who you’d expect. “My favorite character of all time is the Incredible Hulk,” Mackie toldDeadline. “I’ve always been a Hulk fan. When I was a kid, I used to watch the TV shows.
Nov. 22, 2024
Mysterious Helldivers 2 update drops an Illuminate teaser so obvious that it's downright suspicious: "I wouldn't be surprised if they were just trolling us"
Are the Illuminate finally coming back? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have been speculating for months when and if the Illuminate faction from the first game could ever make a return in the gloriously democratic sequel, but what looks like the most obvious teaser yet has some fans feeling suspicious. As highlighted byVG247, overon SteamDBtoday, Helldivers 2’s update history revealed something a tad strange.
Nov. 22, 2024
Netflix removed an Arcane season 2 poster made via AI and Riot Games has swiftly responded: "It's disrespectful to the incredible artists who worked on the show"
“This image was a mistake and has since been removed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix have removed what appears to be an AI-generated poster for Arcane season 2 after it was called out by a viewer – and one Riot Games employee has responded in no uncertain terms that it’s “disrespectful” to those who have worked on the show.
Nov. 22, 2024
Netflix subpoenas Discord to find the Arcane and Squid Game leaker who claimed responsibility for "the worst leak in streaming history"
“I know what I’m doing. I have a plan.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix would really like to know who’s responsible for dropping those Arcane season 2 andSquid Game season 2spoilers across the internet, and they’ve filed a subpoena demanding Discord reveal this person’s identity. This appears to be the same person responsible for abig swath of Netflix anime leaks back in August, dropping full episodes of shows like Dandadan and Ranma ½ well before their official release.
Nov. 22, 2024
On the eve of its finale, Arcane showrunner says "people will really not be ready" for the first episode of Act 3: "It lives a bit on its own"
Exclusive: Christian Linke says fans aren’t ready for Arcane’s final act When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane co-creator Christian Linke says even though some fan theories have been pretty spot on, we’re not ready for what’s to come in the first episode of Act 3 of season 2. “People really will not be ready for what we’re doing in episode 7, which people will see tonight.
Nov. 22, 2024
PSVR 2 is cheaper than the Quest 3S right now, and I know which one I'd buy this Black Friday
PSVR 2’s only bundle has finally had the Black Friday treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’d like to think that somewhere out there, Mark Zuckerberg is cursing the heavens like a Disney villain because this morning, PSVR 2 has had a major Black Friday price cut. This comes just one month after Meta launched the Quest 3S, with its entire USP hinging on being a more affordable VR device than all others.
Nov. 22, 2024
Rogue is dodging dinosaurs and romancing Magneto in our first look at The Savage Land #1
Preview | The series returns to a classic Uncanny X-Men story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is flashing back to an earlier chapter in X-Men history once again in January, with the publication ofRogue: The Savage Land– a five-issue series by writer Tim Seeley and up-and-coming artist Zulema Lavina, here making herMarvel Comicsdebut. The new series returns to a golden era ofX-Men comics:Chris Claremont and Jim Lee’s all-time-classic run on Uncanny X-Men, specifically issues #269 and #274 which saw Rogue stranded in the prehistoric wilderness of the Savage Land where she dodged dinosaurs, allied with Ka-Zar, and even romanced Magneto.
Nov. 22, 2024
Ryan Reynolds is teasing a holiday Deadpool appearance – and the Marvel sleuths are trying to work out what's going on
LFG! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has teased a new appearance as Deadpool on hisInstagram, and as usual a lot is being kept secret. Sharing a video of him in costume on a snowy looking set, Reynolds is talking in his costume. Of course, we can’t hear a word he’s saying because Rufus Wainwright’s ‘Oh What a World’ is blasting.
Nov. 22, 2024
Sci-fi horror series with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score renewed for season 4 ahead of season 3 finale
From will return for season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The show follows the residents of a US town who are unable to leave once they enter and are haunted by nocturnal creatures who live in the surrounding forest. Lost star Harold Perrineau plays Boyd Stevens, an army veteran and self-appointed sheriff of the town. “We are thrilled by the support of our fans and our partners at MGM Plus and are so excited to share the next chapter of our story with our FROMily,” executive producer Jeff Pinkner said of the renewal (viaDeadline).
Nov. 22, 2024
Sonic 3 is going to "the far reaches of space" and it's been confirmed in the most retro way imaginable
Reach for the stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newSonic 3SegaGenesis cartridge has been sent out to press and influencers – and it confirms both an outer space setting and the new trailer’s release date. The press pack for the working Genesis cartridge (brought to life by developer Brielle Garcia) includes a synopsis that teases what to expect from the Sonic threequel.
Nov. 22, 2024
Sorry Lego, but Mega Bloks has won me over with this Xbox 360 Black Friday deal
Update: The next best thing to a Lego Xbox 360 is now discounted at Target When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There I was, wondering around Smyths looking at Lego last night when I spotted the MEGA Xbox 360 collectors building kit. I managed to resist picking it up back in October when it was last on offer, but upon noticing it for less than before, I checked in on it at Amazon if there were any Black Friday deals.
Nov. 22, 2024
Spidey enlists the Black Cat to help him break into Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum in Amazing Spider-Man #62
Check out a preview of Amazing Spider-Man #62, part 2 of The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man has sent Peter Parker into a whirlwind of death and destruction, and he’salready died and been resurrected oncein his mission to defeat all eight Scions of Cyttorak. Now, in this exclusive preview of Amazing Spider-Man #62, he’s teaming up with Black Cat to break into Doctor Strange’s Sanctum Sanctorum.
Nov. 22, 2024
STALKER 2 Budmo walkthrough and should you steal the stashes?
There’s a lot of good gear in the Budmo stashes so stealing them is probably best. For you at least When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 Budmo quest will see you visit three stashes and decide whether you want to steal them or not. Technically, you’re meant to be putting vodka in each one for someone called Panas, and leaving them be, but there’s a lot of good gear so the temptation to help yourself is high.
Nov. 22, 2024
Stalker 2 is secretly a spiritual successor to Fallout: New Vegas, and after 45 hours in The Zone I'm ready to die on this irradiated hill
Opinion | What do Skif and Courier Six have in common? Quite a lot, actually When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I had a bottle cap for every time a post-apocalyptic game started with the player being left for dead, I’d be a very clinky boy. In hindsight, I should have knownStalker 2: Heart of Chornobylimmediately handing out ammo and sturdy assault rifles was a red flag.
Nov. 22, 2024
Stalker 2 sleuth discovers why the AI feels particularly harsh - it's because it is, but the devs say they're already working to fix the broken monster spawns
I wondered why enemies kept appearing out of nowhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2is set in a fictional version of the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, where strange anomalies defy the laws of physics, but even that doesn’t explain why I so often saw enemies spawn right in front of my eyes. In ourthree-star review of Stalker 2, Andy says it’s “The best but most broken game I’ve played all year”, and I agree.
Nov. 22, 2024
Steam Next Fest hit that's like GTA but you're a cop instead of a robber has been delayed to 2025 to deliver "the game we believe you deserve"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs made the announcement onSteam. They explain “we are a core team of just 5 people, so we do not have the same resources as the large triple A studios that make similar sandbox-style games.” Despite the small size of the team,The Precinct has impressed a lot of people already. Its demo shot to second place onSteam Next Fest’s ‘Trending Upcoming’ tab during the week where we lost all our time to the vast selection of cool trials on offer.
Nov. 22, 2024
The 32 greatest animated TV shows (that aren't for kids)
Had enough of sing-alongs? These shows will satisfy R-rated cravings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cartoons aren’tjustfor kids. From the late 1990s and all through the early 21st century, TV saw a meteoric rise in animated shows aimed at adults. Channels like Comedy Central, Adult Swim, and later streaming services like Netflix and Hulu catered to a new audience who understand that animation isn’t strictly for Saturday mornings.
Nov. 22, 2024
The best STALKER 2 mods for performance, weapons, weight, and enemies
Improve everything in STALKER 2, from optimal settings to carrying capacity, weapon durability, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many STALKER 2 mods are available and the best ones help with performance, optimization, and even enemies. STALKER 2 is a rather merciless game with lots of gruelling survival mechanics, such as weapon durability, item weight, and so on.
Nov. 22, 2024
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Fire Mass Outbreak and Arcanine ex Event explained
The new Pokemon TCGP event has you Wonder Pick Fire Pokemon, including the rare Arcanine ex. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Fire Mass Outbreak Event is live now, letting players Wonder Pick Fire-type Pokemon like Arcanine ex, Charizard, Moltres and more besides. Rather than specific solo battles, this time around the missions and challenges involved are about simply collecting and picking certain cards, and earning special rewards in the process.
Nov. 22, 2024
The PS5 just crashed to a record-low price - and we're still a week away from Black Friday
Save $75 / £80 on both consoles ahead of the big day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve never seen the PS5 Slim cheaper than this. Amazon has both the disc and digital consoles on the shelves for their lowest prices yet, with one full week to go before Black Friday. That’s a seriously impressive offer, with $75 / £80 off both devices marking new record-lows in the wake of Sony’s official sale.
Nov. 22, 2024
The Simpsons: Hit & Run's own lead designer can't believe the open-world game's speedrunning scene: "I don't think we knew about a single one of these optimizations"
“We never imagined it would still be bringing some people happiness 20 years later” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Simpsons: Hit & Run is an unlikely classic - a rare actually good licensed game of the PS2 era, and one that continues to have a strong fanbase to this day. The open-world game’s robust speedrunning has recently come under a bigger spotlight thanks to a new video fromYouTubedocumentarian Summoning Salt, and one of the game’s original devs is among the many people shocked to see how fans have pushed the game over the past 21 years.
Nov. 22, 2024
The tragic references in Arcane season 2's opening credits could be foreshadowing the fact that none of your faves are safe as act 3 closes in
It’s called ‘Les Miserables’ for a reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The end of Arcane season 2 is nearly upon us, but if you’re expecting plot armor to protect some of its main characters, you might be out of luck. This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 2. Arcane season 2 changed the show’s title sequence. Gone are the statuesque appearances of its main cast, replaced by a more intimate view of the major characters.
Nov. 22, 2024
This ultra-chill food truck simulator gave me whiplash after playing nothing but Stalker 2 for a week
Indie Spotlight | Fruitbus is a cutesy culinary treat with a tenuous grasp on finance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from Fruitbus, it’s that I would not feel safe if a food truck chartered by myself stalked my neighborhood. I’ve (gently) hit cutesy anthropomorphic animals with my bumper, terrified locals by accidentally honking the car horn next to them, and may or may not have human remains in the passenger seat.
Nov. 22, 2024
Thor just came face to face with the last Asgardian he ever expected, and it could change everything
Immortal Thor #17 brings back a long lost Asgardian whose return could have serious implications When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Immortal Thor #17 by writer Al Ewing, artist Jan Bazaldua, color artist Matt Hollingsworth, and letterer Joe Sabino reintroduces a long lost Asgardian who could change everything for Thor - including his place as the Marvel Universe’s God of Thunder and King of Asgard.
Nov. 22, 2024
Twisters director explains why his live-action adaptation of hit anime Your Name didn't work out: "I realized I had written something I just couldn't even shoot"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “That was a situation in which I just loved all the people so much,” Chung toldEmpire magazine. “I like the animated film,” he added, “but what I didn’t realise is how hard it is to adapt a Japanese animated movie and to try to do that for America. That was the goal that Toho had put before us.
Nov. 22, 2024
When is Wicked out on streaming?
Your guide to watching Wicked at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wicked is finally out in theaters worldwide much to the delight of musical fans who have been waiting years to defy gravity on the big screen. And judging from both the impressiveWicked first reactionsand our very own five starWicked review, it has been worth the wait.
Nov. 22, 2024
Wicked ending explained: Easter eggs, cameos, differences to the Broadway musical, and more
Your biggest questions answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wicked Part One is out now in theaters, bringing the beloved Broadway musical to the big screen. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande take on the roles of unlikely besties Elphaba and Glinda, alongside castmates that include Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, and Jonathan Bailey. The Wizard of Oz prequel (which tells half the story of the musical and the novel by Gregory Maguire), follows the two witches as they meet at Shiz University and unwittingly set the events in motion that culminates with a bucket of water in the 1939 movie…
Nov. 22, 2024
Wicked post-credits: Is there a Wicked Part One post-credits scene?
Do you need to stick around? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wicked has now flown into theaters as we learn the untold stories of the witches of Oz. Directed by Jon M. Chu, this epic adaptation of the beloved stage musical covers the first half of the story, revealing the origins of Elphaba’s and Glinda’s friendship. Played wonderfully by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the movie charts their first meeting at Shiz University right up until their fateful meeting with the Wizard in the Emerald City.
Nov. 21, 2024
Astro Bot developer Team ASOBI is crowned Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Blasting off to a galaxy of success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was no surprise to see Team ASOBI in the running for this award, given that Astro Bot was at the forefront of nominations by getting shortlisted for no fewer than four individual categories this year after launching to widespread critical acclaim in September. In our five-starAstro Bot review, we praised Team ASOBI for delivering a varied and creative experience that “soars above and beyond to serve up a near-perfect platformer to rival – and possibly surpass – the best of Super Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom romps.
Nov. 21, 2024
A new look at the immersive stealth-adventure Steel Seed is coming to the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted in December
Let the hype begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m keen to see more of this stealth-action adventure in action. Through the likes of Close to the Sun and N.E.R.O.: Nothing Ever Remains Obscure, Storm in a Teacup has demonstrated a certain knack for building enticing worlds and narrative-driven experiences, and I’m expecting Steel Seed to deliver on that front.
Nov. 21, 2024
After 25 years we're still only 3 games into Shenmue's 5-game saga, but the game's new publisher says "the story of Shenmue is far from over"
Shenmue 4 when? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shenmue launched in 1999 as perhaps the most ambitious - and definitely the most expensive - game ever made up to that point. Now, 25 years later, fans are still waiting on the conclusion to the multi-game saga, and while news has been quiet in recent years, Shenmue 3 just got a new publisher that’s promising the series ain’t dead yet.
Nov. 21, 2024
After the success of Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro has a new Dungeons & Dragons game in the works: "We want to reach fans where they want to play"
It’s probably not Baldur’s Gate 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following in the footsteps of Larian Studios and its banger RPGBaldur’s Gate 3, Hasbro says it’s working on another Dungeons & Dragons video game - and it’s one that hasn’t previously been revealed. Speaking in a recent interview withBloomberg, Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks describes the game and toy company’s shift to ever-expanding forms of modern media - like video games.
Nov. 21, 2024
Are mobile controllers too small for your hands? You need to know about this Black Friday deal
The Razer Kishi Ultra has just taken its first discount ahead of Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Backbone One’s popularity over the last few years has inspired other controller makers to bring out smaller controllers of their own this year. Since going all-in on a handheld gaming PC can set you back a pretty penny, mobile controllers can be a popular choice.
Nov. 21, 2024
As Baldur's Gate 3 reaches bigger heights in 2024 than 2023, Larian publishing chief says it's a "pleasant surprise" and "we're not quite done yet"
But what does it mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Douse shared a rather cryptic reply to a PC Gamer story about the above stat, calling the news “a pleasant surprise,” which I can only imagine would be the reaction from any publisher whose video game has such a long tail. However, the thing raising some eyebrows is him adding, “And we’re not quite done yet.
Nov. 21, 2024
Assassin's Creed 2's Ezio actor says getting to play the iconic assassin remains "the single coolest thing I've done in my career"
Roger Craig Smith reminisces about the game on its 15th anniversary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Altaïr may be the first face of theAssassin’s Creedseries, but Ezio is the fan favorite by a mile. The man behind the voice, Roger Craig Smith, featured in aUbisoftvideo celebrating the 15th anniversary ofAssassin’s Creed 2. “Getting to be the voice of Ezio Auditore da Firenze was the single coolest thing I’ve done in my career,” says Smith in an impeccable Italian accent.
Nov. 21, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows brings back double assassinations as it renews the series' stealth focus with dedicated crouch and prone movement
You can become completely invisible in the shadows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis adding a lot of exciting features to its stealth mechanics, so you can really act like a shinobi when you play. For a series all about a sneaky group of assassins and templars waging a secret war, actual stealth has never felt that fleshed out inAssassin’s Creedgames.
Nov. 21, 2024
24 hours after Diablo 4 players started using bugged Elixirs to give themselves millions of health, Blizzard is "rolling a patch" to fix them
The Elixir of Antivenin is increasing life way more than it was meant to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is patching up a bug that’s unintentionally giving players millions of health. I first caught wind of the bugged Elixir of Antivenin less than 24 hours ago whenDiablo 4 players started postingabout its potentialto multiply your Life stat by hundreds, if not thousands, with the potential for damage scaling to dramatically increase Attack Power as well.
Nov. 21, 2024
Avowed is an RPG that aims to respect your time: "I'm getting older, I got a lot of responsibilities, I don't got time for a 500-hour game"
“It never feels like a job to play the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian has already made clear thatAvowedis going to be smaller in scope than the massive Skyrim-style RPGs you might want to compare it to,more akin the studio’s previous first-person RPG, The Outer Worlds. Part of the reason for that is that the devs themselves don’t have the gaming time they used to, and they want to build a game that respects your time by letting you decide how much to invest in it.
Nov. 21, 2024
Best Buy's winning Black Friday for gamers - these are the 33 best deals I'd buy this week
Big savings across PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy Black Friday deals are really starting to heat up, with plenty of games, consoles, and accessories now reaching record low prices. There’s a lot of offers to wade through to say the least, so I’ve went digging for gaming discount gold to save you the hassle, and you’d be surprised how many price cuts the big box store has to offer this year.
Nov. 21, 2024
Big Preview: Avowed – Exclusive access and hands-on impressions of Xbox's first must-play RPG of 2025
With access to Obsidian’s studio and hours spent playing Avowed, we dive-deep into one of the biggest video games of next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It goes without saying that when we got the call to visit Obsidian Entertainment HQ in Irvine, California, we jumped at the opportunity to neglect the sunshine and instead stay indoors pouring over every facet of Avowed available to us.
Nov. 21, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
It’s an astonishing console debut for Game Science When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an incredible achievement however you look at it, but it’s one that’s made all the more impressive given its developers' history. Until this year, Chinese studio Game Science had only ever made two mobile games, so to achieve results like this with its debut console release is an astounding effort.
Nov. 21, 2024
Despite its perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, Arcane season 2 has been toppled in the Netflix streaming charts by an unlikely drama
The Cage is now the most-streamed show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 had been holding steady at the top of the Netflix charts over its final season run. Six episodes of the League of Legends show have aired so far, with three more out this weekend. However, despite being popular with fans and earning rave reviews (includinga perfect score on Rotten Tomatoesand from our ownArcane season 2 review), another series has taken over the top spot.
Nov. 21, 2024
Despite the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed is an Obsidian RPG first and foremost: "Let's bring in all the greatest hits"
Big Preview | What makes an “Obsidian RPG”? Avowed is about to answer that question When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EnteringObsidian Entertainment’s studio in Irvine, California, is like taking a whistle-stop tour through the developer’s history. Two suits of armor from Fallout: New Vegas frame the logo lighting up the center of the entranceway – a replica of the iconic Desert Rangers' outfit from the game’s cover looms over the room on one side, while the heavy, imposing plate worn by the Brotherhood of Steel stands on the other.
Nov. 21, 2024
Diablo 4's season 7 PTR is an absolute bloodbath for broken Spiritborn builds as Blizzard unveils nerfs "for the long-term health of the game"
Blizzard is finally nerfing the Spiritborn class after letting players run hog-wild all season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s season 7 PTR is coming for your broken Spiritborn build, Blizzard has confirmed with newly revealed details about its plans for class balance in the next season. We knew this was coming. From the momentDiablo 4 players figured out how to deal literal quadrillions of damage using exploits unique to the new Spiritborn class, we could hear the clattering of keyboards from within Blizzard’s offices portending the arrival of a massive nerf.
Nov. 21, 2024
Dragon Age creator reveals that one of the RPG series' most iconic characters was originally cast thanks to a rendition of Baby Got Back
Morrigan likes big butts and she cannot lie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Gaider, the legendary narrative designer and writer behind the first threeDragon Agegames, has revealed how Claudia Black became the voice of Morrigan - and it’s probably not how you think she got the role. Speaking in a newthreadonline followingBioWare’s release ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, Gaider looks back at the iconic series' history and its beloved characters.
Nov. 21, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree wins Best Game Expansion at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
FromSoftware is back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In our five-starElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review, we said that it was “one of the most beautiful experiences” of the year, even in spite of its exhausting final boss (though perhaps a few nerfs have helped with that in the months since release). There’s no word on the future of Elden Ring yet, but with critical and commercial success for both the base game and the expansion, here’s hoping FromSoftware is preparing to return to The Lands Between as soon as possible.
Nov. 21, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P assures that the MMO's mobile spin-off won't be a gacha game as "that's not what we're about"
You won’t be rolling for gear in Final Fantasy 14 Mobile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas yet to reveal how Final Fantasy 14 Mobile will monetize itself fully but has assured fans that it won’t be a gacha game. Following the reveal thatFinal Fantasy 14 would get a free-to-play smartphone adaptionthat brings theMMOto your pocket, we got a video from producer and director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida offering more details and allaying some fears.
Nov. 21, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says the JRPG's success in year-end awards proves "why it's a good thing to have it as a trilogy"
“Hopefully people are a bit more convinced now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I think when we first announced that we were going to do the Final Fantasy 7 remake project not just as one game but as a series of games, which ultimately became a trilogy, there were a number of different reactions to that - mixed reactions, I think,” Hamaguchi told GamesRadar+ backstage at The Golden Joysticks.
Nov. 21, 2024
Forget Hollow Knight 2, this dazzling new hand-animated Metroidvania is the one I'm looking out for in 2025
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exogenesis is promising that INAYAH – Life after Gods will contain over 20 unique bosses, a variety of biomes to explore, and in-depth progression systems tied to the weapons systems. Inayah will be able to transform her gauntlet into blades, flails, and fists – with each form offering its own distinct impact to both combat and movement.
Nov. 21, 2024
From Deadpool and Wolverine to Dune: Part Two, all 10 of the highest-grossing movies of 2024 are sequels – and it's the first time that's happened in at least 50 years
The Wizard of Oz prequel Wicked could wind up threatening the ranking, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to imagine sequels would’ve taken over the top 10 pre-1974, too, which likely means it’s the first time it’s happened in cinema history. On the opposite end of the spectrum, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, which is currently in tenth place, has made $397 million.
Nov. 21, 2024
GTA 6 devs tease that they're working on "absolutely mind-blowing things" and promise "more to come"
“There’s an incredible amount of people doing amazing things on Grand Theft Auto 6” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Thank you so much for this incredible award,” a Rockstar rep who neglected to introduce himself said while accepting the award on stage. “Also, a massive thank you to all the fans. They’re the most important thing for us. They mean a lot to us at Rockstar.
Nov. 21, 2024
GTA 6 wins the Most Wanted Game award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Rockstar is in great company When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still, claiming the title of Most Wanted Game was no easy feat this year. To win, GTA 6 had to beat the likes ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows,Death Stranding 2,Monster Hunter Wilds,Mafia: The Old Country,Hollow Knight Silksong,Doom: The Dark Ages, and several more high-profile releases that we’re hoping to get our hands on in the next 12 months.
Nov. 21, 2024
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein gets spooky first look with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi
It’s alive! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vanity Fair has released a first look at Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, which stars Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, and Mia Goth. The first look picture takes place in the gothic ruins of a laboratory, with a view of Oscar Isaac’s Dr. Victor Frankenstein from behind and a faceless Jacob Elordi aka Frankenstein’s monster lying on the slab.
Nov. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 creative director once said transmog "doesn't make sense" for the shooter, but has now confirmed Arrowhead is "looking into" armor color customization
This could be huge for Super Earth’s most fashion-conscious soldiers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds likeHelldivers 2players could eventually have a few more options when it comes to picking out their perfect Terminid-squashing attire, as the third-person shooter’s creative director confirms that Arrowhead is “looking into” armor color customization. In Helldivers 2, armor isn’t just for show – depending on what you wear, you have access to different passive abilities and stats, meaning that it’s just as important a part of your loadout as your weapons and stratagems.
Nov. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 takes Critics' Choice Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Job done, divers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the players decide many of the show’s award winners, this prize has been decided by veteran journalists from GamesRadar+, PCGamer, Edge, Retro Gamer, The Future Game Show, and Future’s trusted network of freelance writers. There’s no shortage of excellent candidates this year, but the lure of spreading managed democracy has proven too great.
Nov. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 takes home the prize for Best Multiplayer Game at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Super Earth will be thrilled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve tallied the votes, andHelldivers 2has won the Best Multiplayer Game prize at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards. While we often recognize games that excel in story or sound, this prize is for games that are simply at their best enjoyed with a few friends – or, in the case of Helldivers 2, an army’s worth of soldiers committed to spilling oil and squashing bugs.
Nov. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 wins Console Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Another victory for Super Earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 follows the managed democracy of Super Earth, as it sends out endless waves of troops to drop from orbit onto surrounding planets and protect their interests from all enemy threats. By fighting off the Terminid bugs and robot Automatons, players can watch the battlefield evolving in real time on their maps of the Second Galactic War.
Nov. 21, 2024
Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2024 winners
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth and Helldivers 2 lead the pack as Black Myth: Wukong takes home the top prize When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The biggest winners of the night were Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth andHelldivers 2. The former took home four of the six awards it was nominated for; Best Storytelling, Best Soundtrack, and Best Leading Performer for Cloud actor Cody Christian and Best Supporting Performer for Aerith’s Briana White.
Nov. 21, 2024
Hideo Kojima has high praise for emotional new episode of hit Netflix anime show Dan Da Dan: "It surpassed The Boss"
Dan Da Dan is streaming now on Netflix and Crunchyroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back with his mini TV and film reviews, and this time it’s for the popular new sci-fi anime Dan Da Dan. “Episode 7 of ‘Dandadan.’ Acrobatic Silky by Kikuko Inoue was awesome. Brilliant. It surpassed The Boss,” Kojima wrote onTwitter, including a still from one of the emotional episode’s stand-out scenes.
Nov. 21, 2024
How to find and kill STALKER 2 poltergeists
How to find and kill these invisible enemies in STALKER 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. STALKER 2 poltergeists are invisible enemies that can cause chaos when you don’t know what’s going on. They come in basic, electric and fire variants but all are hard to find and harder to kill but, once you know what to look for, you can deal with them a lot more easily.
Nov. 21, 2024
I Am Cat VR arrived at the Golden Joystick Awards with a release date and one of the most chaotic trailers of 2024
Everybody wants to be a cat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I Am Cat VR brings to life what we’ve always known – cats are chaos-agents put on this earth to make life more difficult for the rest of us. That’s the role you’ll embody in this adventure, as you stalk around an open world to disrupt as much as possible – knocking plants off of tables, switching off appliances, throwing tableware at humans, and cooking up some delicious meals… okay, the game may have lost me on that last one, but otherwise it’s looking unmissable for anybody who has ever dreamed of becoming a cat for a day.
Nov. 21, 2024
I don't know who needs to hear this, but this huge 4K OLED monitor is worth grabbing for your PS5 instead of a TV this Black Friday
Black Friday has worked its magic on my favorite console screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hey PS5 players, I know you’re busy eyeing up Black Friday TV offers, but I have a suggestion - buy a monitor instead. Specifically, there’s a Philips Evnia 4K OLED display I tested back in March that turned me into a bit of a console screen snob, and you can now grab the same model at a record-low price.
Nov. 21, 2024
Wicked director teases "maybe a new song or two" in Part 2, and says "the best is yet to come with these characters"
Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks Wicked Part 2, which is out next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Let me tell you the whole story,” Ariana Grande’s Glinda says in Wicked, the upcoming musical blockbuster that adapts the stageshow of the same name. Though, as fans already know, this isn’t quite thewholestory – not yet, anyway. This film covers Act 1 of the musical, with Part 2, which finishes the tale, arriving next year.
Nov. 21, 2024
If your PC isn't powerful enough to handle Stalker 2's impeccably janky vibes, I'm here to tell you that the best way to play it is on GeForce Now
The game is fantastic, but it’s very demanding on your hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis out now and you can play it via GeForce Now. This is great news for people like me with crappy laptops, as while Stalker 2 is a fantastic, atmospheric experience, it’s also very buggy and demanding even on mid-range computers.
Nov. 21, 2024
Jack Black went "as method as it gets" to play Steve in the Minecraft movie: "He was just slaying it in the Overworld"
The actor “got obsessed with searching for lapis lazuli” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Black apparently got very into his role as Steve while shooting the upcoming Minecraft movie, spending his filming breaks playing the game. The movie’s director Jared Hess even went as far as joking that Black went “as method as it gets” to play the role.
Nov. 21, 2024
Wicked director says he knew he'd captured movie magic with Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on the very first day of shooting
Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande making Elphaba and Glinda their own When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good have existed in pop culture for over 100 years. They were given new life by Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked in 1995, which was later turned into the smash hit Broadway musical of the same name.
Nov. 21, 2024
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel early access release date announced at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
See you in hell, my friend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel looks a lot like an old-school dungeon crawler, albeit without all that time spent micro-managing loadouts in menus. Instead what we’re getting here is a fast and frantic rougelike where you’ll need to use all of the tools at your disposal to survive deadly, unending hordes of enemies across gorgeously gothic arenas.
Nov. 21, 2024
Lethal Company wins Best Early Access Game at The Golden Joystick Awards 2024
The horror co-op sensation beats out the competition from Palworld and Hades 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The votes are in, and the winner of the Golden Joystick Awards' Best Early Access Game prize this year is Lethal Company. While we often celebrate the games that essentially launch feature complete, this prize is for the promising experiences still forming based on the player feedback to what’s on show thus far.
Nov. 21, 2024
Marvel might have dropped its biggest hint yet that the Young Avengers are joining the MCU in a very unexpected way
It’s all thanks to a Disney cruise ship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel might have just soft-launched its Young Avengers on theDisneyTreasure Cruise. At the Worlds of Marvel Restaurant, Marvel teased a team-up of its “youngest heroes”, America Chavez, Cassie Lang, and Riri Williams. The video shows all three of them sitting around a table full of junk food as the narrator says they’re “celebrating their latest victory”, seemingly implying they’re a team working on missions together.
Nov. 21, 2024
Marvel Rivals reveals another new hero just weeks before the shooter's release, and fans think he looks like two Overwatch 2 characters
Genji and Hanzo, is that you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsseems to have anever-growing roster of heroes, with NetEase Games recently revealing Hawkeye just a couple of weeks before the shooter’s public release - and fans think he’s quite similar in design to two of Blizzard’s ownOverwatch 2characters. There’s not long left now until Marvel Rivals launches, with its December 6 release date fast approaching, and NetEase is gearing up for the big day with another big reveal - Hawkeye, the beloved sharpshooter known to fans of the comics, is joining the game as one of its latestcharacters.
Nov. 21, 2024
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 disastrous launch meant it briefly surpassed Overwatch 2 as one of the worst-rated games on Steam ever
Not exactly a fantastic take-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For more games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, be sure to check out our roundup of thebest simulator games. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more I’m one of GamesRadar+’s news writers, who works alongside the rest of the news team to deliver cool gaming stories that we love.
Nov. 21, 2024
Minecraft is the winner of the Still Playing Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Another award for Steve’s bulging trophy cabinet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say that Minecraft has become a global phenomenon and cultural touchstone in the checks notes15 yearssince it first became available in 2009, becomingthe first video game to sell over 300 million copies. Unless you’ve been living in a cave for all of that time, then it’s likely that you’ll already be familiar with this building sandbox and what it’s capable of.
Nov. 21, 2024
Modders are already making Stalker 2 run better and have removed the most annoying mechanic in the game
Better fps and better firearms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. STALKER 2 modsare already improvingStalker 2, from performance enhancements to changing some of the game’s more challenging systems. Stalker 2 has only been out for a day, barely over 24 hours, but there are already 19 mods available for it onNexus. Honestly, I can see why. As Andy wrote in histhree-star review, it’s “The best but most broken game I’ve played all year”.
Nov. 21, 2024
Mortal Kombat 2's R-rating description suggests it's going to be even bloodier than the 2021 original
Things are going to get gory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Kombat 2 looks set to be even bloodier – and gorier – than its predecessor. Per the Motion Picture Association, the sequel is rated R for “strong bloody violence and gore, and language” (H/T Bloody Disgusting). The original, however, earned its rating for “strong bloody violence and language,” so the “gore” is a new addition for round two.
Nov. 21, 2024
Netflix top 10 movies – the 2 you have to watch right now
Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Here’s our pick of the best movies in Netflix’s top 10 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With so many movies available to stream, it can be hard to know what to hit play on when you find yourself spending the evening on the sofa. Netflix’s Top 10 charts, which compile its most watched films and TV shows into an ever-shifting ranking, help narrow things down, but there’s still some serious deciding to be done, isn’t there?
Nov. 21, 2024
New Dragon Age: The Veilguard patch adds quality-of-life changes and bug fixes, but more importantly, "Rook's body shape no longer changes unexpectedly"
Dragon Age: The Veilguard took a page from Baldur’s Gate 3’s book with its Patch 3 notes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehas released patch notes forDragon Age: The VeilguardPatch 3, and with how chuckle-inducing and silly they are, you’d almost think you were reading Baldur’s Gate 3 patch notes. EA says the patch includes “multiple quality of life changes and many bug fixes,” and indeed, there are a handful of updates that should make life in Thedas just a little bit easier.
Nov. 21, 2024
New factory automation game Outworld Station is preparing for deployment into Steam early access
Do you have what it takes to survive and thrive in space? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think we all dreamed about wanting to make a new life for ourselves in outer space at one time or another. Outworld Station is set to provide a new twist on that fantasy, a new strategy game from the developers at Trickjump Games – the studio behind ArcRunner and Battle Royale Trainer.
Nov. 21, 2024
New Wallace and Gromit trailer confirms Christmas release, teases more Feathers McGraw, and the return of Peter Kay’s policeman
BBC unveils new action-packed Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming Wallace and Gromit movietitled Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowlgets a brand new trailer confirming a Christmas release - and it looks like Feathers McGraw is back for revenge. Much like the last teaser, in the new trailer, which you can see below, we get another look and Wallace and his new gnome invention which seems to scare Gromit.
Nov. 21, 2024
Over 40 years after its anime debut, Disney Plus is reviving this adaptation of a beloved manga
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First released as a manga in 1981, Cat’s Eye (written and illustrated by Tsukasa Hojo) revolves around three sisters who run a cafe by day but moonlight as notorious art thieves. Despite battling shady criminals and even Hitomi being engaged to a police officer, the gang usually get away with the goods – and leave their iconic ‘Cat’s Eye’ calling card as proof of their visit.
Nov. 21, 2024
Poker roguelike Balatro wins the Critics' Choice Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
OK then, just one more round… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Breakthrough Award is judged by a panel of critics, and celebrates the developers who create unexpected masterpieces that are genuinely surprising and keep us coming back for more. If you’ve spent any time this year juggling Balatro’s selection of jokers then you’ll know why it deserves this honor – I myself am writing this in somewhat of a haze after sailing into the wee small hours once again last night, when ‘a quick round’ escalated into a blur of cards feeding back off each other and propelling me to a satisfying victory.
Nov. 21, 2024
Ralph Macchio explains how the new Karate Kid movie fits into the Cobra Kai timeline: "They're separate ecosystems"
Though Cobra Kai is ending, the franchise continues with Karate Kid: Legends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ralph Macchio has confirmed where Karate Kid: Legends, the latest installment in the franchise, takes place on the Cobra Kai timeline. “It was not a quick decision, because it was about protecting the Daniel LaRusso character, and finding where he would be at that point, and then protecting the whole legacy in the Miyagi-verse,” Macchiotold Variety.
Nov. 21, 2024
Satisfactory snags PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
A satisfactory result, indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The winner of this year’s PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards is none other than Satisfactory. This year has been one with plenty of momentum for Satisfactory. Following the simulation game’s big 1.0 launch, strong reviews that landed with anaggregate 91 score on Metacriticled to asurge of players.
Nov. 21, 2024
Scream 7 just cast Sidney's daughter, and horror fans already think she'll be the killer
1883’s Isabel May has been cast opposite Courteney Cox and Neve Campbell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror fans think they might have already worked out whoScream 7’s killer is, thanks to the scary movie sequel’s latest casting news. As reported byDeadline, the follow-up film has signed Isabel May, who’s best known for playing Elsa Dutton in Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, up to portray Sidney Prescott’s daughter – and well, people are already suspicious of the yet-to-be-named character…
Nov. 21, 2024
Shadow's Japanese voice actor in Sonic 3 is just as perfect as Keanu Reeves – he's the voice of Sephiroth in multiple Final Fantasy games
Toshiyuki Morikawa steps into Shadow’s shoes after his Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth work earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow’s Japanese voice actor inSonic 3has been unveiled – and he’s a Keanu Reeves-style perfect fit for the black-and-red hedgehog. As revealed on theSonic movie franchise’s official Japanese Twitter account, Toshiyuki Morikawa is providing the voice for Shadow’s Japanese dub in Sonic 3, which is called Sonic x Shadow: TOKYO MISSION in the country.
Nov. 21, 2024
Silo season 2 stars discuss how the hit Apple sci-fi series changes things up from the books: "I was like, I’m going to die"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, one of thebest Apple TV showsreturned to our screens as Silo season 2 kicked off. The dramaticfirst episodesaw Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) explore another silo, coming across a mysterious stranger hiding behind a locked door, a man known by the nameSolo (Steve Zahn). It was quite the opening, but as our very ownSilo season 2 reviewsuggests, the series will get even better as it continues.
Nov. 21, 2024
Space Marine 2 devs ban mods because they're causing server stability issues, even for players who don't have mods installed
Mods are still allowed in private sessions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saber Interactive is cracking down on mods inWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2after fan feedback regarding corrupted save files and overall instability during public online sessions. Announcing the upcoming changes to mod rules in a recentSteampost, the developers make clear that they’re still supportive of the shooter’s community and its creations.
Nov. 21, 2024
Square Enix finally removes its ban on sharing Final Fantasy 7's biggest spoiler, 27 years after it first happened in the original JRPG
Aerith’s secret is out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seemingly out of nowhere, the original Final Fantasy 7 has a new update that removes “all previous restrictions” to sharing content that spoils the 27-year-old JRPG’s biggest twists. Spoilers ahead, naturally. The update went live earlier this month, but fans are only now noticing that it exists.Several postsacrossRedditandforumsask what’s up with the new update.
Nov. 21, 2024
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl has a brutal autosave system which is quite literally killing me
Opinion | There’s nothing saving about it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyldoesn’t care if you live or die. One of the more extraordinary qualities about this long-awaited sequel from developer GSC Game World is how actively hostile it is, a truly desperate crawl through a desolate, irradiated wasteland. Oftentimes it’s a quiet, quite solitary affair where your only company is the low whir of a Geiger counter and the steady pulse of a beating Anomaly scanner.
Nov. 21, 2024
Steam is forcing games to be more clear about what's in their season passes - and only allowing devs with "a proven track record" to sell them
This is great for you, but might make things tricky for some indie devs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steamis implementing new rules around season passes that should make DLC more consumer friendly but may also be a thorn in the side to a lot of indie devs looking to use the season pass model. Pavel Djundik, the creator of SteamDB, a website that tracks the Steam analytics of a lot of games, shared news of the updated policy over onBluesky.
Nov. 21, 2024
Tekken hits hard in the latest issue of Retro Gamer
Katsuhiro Harada looks back at 30 years of Namco’s premier fighting series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current issue of Retro Gamer celebrates the 30th anniversary of Namco’s Tekken and interviews chief producer Katsuhiro Harada and producer Michael Murray. The iconic series is broken down into its key components, from its cast of colourful characters to its hard-hitting game mechanics, and Harada is on-hand to guide you through its 30 years.
Nov. 21, 2024
The Asus ROG Ally X just got Black Friday'd, and I'd pick it up if you're tormented by handheld battery life
The ROG Ally X Black Friday discount I’ve been waiting for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s all systems go on Asus ROG Ally X Black Friday deals, as Best Buy just knocked $100 off the premium handheld gaming PC. I’ve pretty much been waiting for some soft of discount since the portable powerhouse rolled into town, and while it’s still expensive, the newest version does directly fight off battery life woes.
Nov. 21, 2024
The Bad Guys 2 filmmakers break down the first trailer introducing a new all-female gang: "We wanted to play with something else than the typical James Bond male villain"
Exclusive: The Bad Guys 2 director Pierre Perifel and producer Damon Ross discuss the sequel’s all-action trailer featuring The Bad Girls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the animated crime comedy sequel The Bad Guys 2 is here, and it looks like this time our favorite band of bad guy animals have an even bigger problem on their hands, The Bad Girls.
Nov. 21, 2024
The Batman star Robert Pattinson to reunite with director Christopher Nolan as a lead in his next mystery movie
The Tenet star joins a stacked cast that includes Matt Damon, Tom Holland, and Zendaya When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman star Robert Pattinson is the latest actor to join director Christopher Nolan’s much anticipated upcoming movie, which is currently surrounded in mystery. He joins an already stacked cast that includesTom Holland,Matt Damon,Anne Hathaway, Zendaya,andLupita Nyong’o. Naturally though, whilst the movie is shrouded in secrecy there are plenty of rumors circulating online regarding what story it will tell.
Nov. 21, 2024
The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Charizard ex deck and builds
Charizard and Moltres ex pair together for Pokemon TCGP’s best Fire deck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Charizard ex deck and build is made by pairing it together with Moltres ex, using the Inferno Dance move to quickly (and somewhat randomly) supply Fire-type energy to Charizard on the back bench. Once done, you can then bring the big red dragon forward and do massive damage to whatever your foe puts forward with its Crimson Storm and Slash attacks.
Nov. 21, 2024
The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Venusaur ex deck and builds
Venusaur ex can heal in Pokemon TCG Pocket, but it’s a late game play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making a good Pokemon TCG Pocket Venusaur ex deck is tricky, but Venusaur has a respectable place in the meta right now - not the best, but up there and likely to get higher as Grass-type events and new cards impact the way it’s used.
Nov. 21, 2024
The Conjuring star's farewell message to the horror franchise seemingly kills off hopes of them appearing in the new TV series
“A hell of an era” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Conjuring 4 is set to be the final movie in the main series, but with the existing wider franchise and a new TV series in the works, horror fans were hoping it wouldn’t be the last we’d see of Ed and Lorraine Warren on screen. A new social media post from Vera Farmiga, though, has us wondering whether the demonologists have hung up their rosary beads and tucked away their bibles for good…
Nov. 21, 2024
The identity of Sonic 3's post-credits character might have been revealed – thanks to this incredible poster theory
We’re sold on this Sonic 3 theory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Never underestimate a Sonic fan’s eye for detail. Case in point: the identity of Sonic 3’s post-credits character may have just been revealed – and it’s all thanks to a single poster. While the arrival of Sonic 3’s clutch of character posters is certainly something to shout about, Twitter user MationMiss has zeroed in on Tika Sumpter’s Maddie.
Nov. 21, 2024
The making of Arcane: Get a sneak-peek behind the most expensive animated show ever
We’re revealing pages from The Art and Making of Arcane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone seems to be talking about Arcane right now, and for good reason. It’s damn fantastic. There’s been a lot of interest about how the show was made, too – particularly after the reveal that it’s themost expensive animated series ever made. All of that sumptuous detail is on show in the upcoming The Art and Making of Arcane book by Insight Editions, and you can get an early look at its contents exclusively here.
Nov. 21, 2024
The Steam Deck OLED wins the Best Gaming Hardware category at the Golden Joystick Awards 2024
Valve’s handheld family goes two for two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In ourSteam Deck OLED review, we said that it was “without a doubt the definitive version ofValve’s handheld gaming PC,” with plenty of small changes that elevate the device in addition to its impressive new display. While the Steam Deck OLED has claimed the prize, it did so against a close-fought field that included the Backbone One (2nd Gen) mobile controller, theASUSROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop, theLGUltraGear 32GS95UE monitor, theTurtle BeachStealth Ultra wireless controller, and the super-poweredNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Super.
Nov. 21, 2024
These colossal Black Friday PS5 game deals are making me worried for my shelf space
I’m gonna need a bigger PS5 gaming setup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love me some physical PS5 games. So every time November rears its lovely discount-bearing head, I get excited over all the Black Friday PS5 deals and the many games I can finally add to my collection. I usually strive to ensure I pick up brand-new releases shortly after launch like Astro Bot or Sonic x Shadow Generations, but there are only so many releases I can fit into my budget.
Nov. 21, 2024
Twitch streamer who gave chat the power to voice Skyrim NPCs hasn't learned his lesson and has now let them do it again in Red Dead Redemption 2: "This is my magnum opus"
It’s absolute chaos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitchstreamer and ex-software engineer Blurbs has made a mod that allows his chat to voice NPCs inRed Dead Redemption 2. He’s spent too long finding out if he could, and not enough time figuring out if he should. He didn’t learn his lesson when hegave chat the power to voice Skyrim NPCs, so now we’re seeing more of the same chaos from before.
Nov. 21, 2024
Unreal Engine 5 shooter The Finals is going to release on PS4 this December
A PS5 Pro patch is also out in the wild When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals has been one of the more dazzling entrants into the live-service arena in quite some time, with this shooter from former Battlefield developers going all-in on massive destruction and widespread mayhem. The game is set to enter its fifth season shortly, but that shouldn’t put you off if you’re new to the game show setup – Embark Studios has been careful to ensure that The Finals remains welcoming to new players as it builds on foundations for those who have been fighting for victory since the beginning.
Nov. 21, 2024
Wicked director explains why the movie's version of Defying Gravity is different to the show's: "We had to break that up a little bit, which is scary"
Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks splitting Wicked over two movies – and breaking up ‘Defying Gravity’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Defying Gravity’ is one of the most iconic musical theater songs of all time, which makes translating it from stage to screen a particularly tall task. That’s the challenge Wicked director Jon M. Chu was faced with in his new adaptation – made even more intimidating by the fact that ‘Defying Gravity’ closes the entire film, since the movie covers Act 1 of the musical (with Part 2 finishing the story when it arrives next year).
Nov. 21, 2024
Josh Brolin says he’ll "quit acting" if "master filmmaker" Denis Villeneuve doesn’t receive an Oscar nomination for Dune 2
Dune earned 10 Oscar noms, but Best Director was not one of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Brolin says he’ll retire if Denis Villeneuve doesn’t get a Best Director nomination at the Oscars. “If he doesn’t get nominated this year, I’ll quit acting," Brolin toldVariety. “It was a better movie than the first one. When I watched it, it felt like my brain was broken open.
Nov. 21, 2024
Iconic '80s horror The Fly was a big inspiration for new Wolf Man movie, says director: "This is about the tragedy of the human body falling apart"
Leigh Whannell also explains how Julia Garner’s performance is reminiscent of Shelley Duvall’s in The Shining When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Universal’s upcoming monster movie Wolf Man was largely inspired by iconic ’80s horrors The Fly and The Shining, writer-director Leigh Whannell has revealed. “What The Fly did that a lot of other practical-effects-driven horror movies from that time did not do was bring the tragedy out of these practical effects,” Whannell noted.
Nov. 20, 2024
Xbox Game Pass subscribers can now stream 50 "select" games from their own libraries, letting you "play Baldur's Gate 3 on mobile"
There’s one big caveat though: you can’t actually stream on an Xbox until next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox has expanded its Cloud Gaming offerings to include 50 “select” titles from your own library, including big hitters like Baldur’s Gate 3, The Witcher 3, and Hogwarts Legacy. Xbox Cloud Gaming was previously limited to Xbox Game Pass titles, but in anannouncement blogand accompanying trailer,Microsofthas revealed a selection of 50 titles that you can stream that aren’t part of Game Pass, so long as you own them.
Nov. 20, 2024
10 STALKER 2 tips to help you survive in the Zone
It’s dangerous to go into the Zone, so use our survival tips to stay alive in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our STALKER 2 tips will help you battle mutants, avoid anomalies, and stay alive in the harsh regions of the Zone. Stalker 2 is an unforgiving game that can be quite rough in some spots - in many cases, it’s not entirely clear if something is hard on purpose or just broken.
Nov. 20, 2024
20 years later, it's time to reassess Howl's Moving Castle as a love story at its heart
Opinion: Yes, Howl’s Moving Castle is an anti-war movie, but at its core, it’s a love story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like watching a Studio Ghibli movie for the first time – especially one that was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Miyazaki’s works have a magic about them that is almost indescribable, and each film is a vibrant, melancholic dream packed with complex characters, gut-wrenching storylines, and themes that often reflect political issues and topics such as environmentalism (Princess Mononoke), fascism (Porco Rosso), and Western consumerism (Spirited Away).
Nov. 20, 2024
2024 has quietly become the year of cheap masterpieces
Opinion | If this was meant to be a quiet year for the industry, nobody told When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ace(s) in the hole Stay on the move with thesebest Switch indie games There was, of course, Balatro, a game that siphons time from me like a Vegas casino drains money. I put 100 hours into that game in just a few weeks, and I continue to go back to it.
Nov. 20, 2024
32 movies starring A-listers (you've never heard of)
Sometimes, the biggest stars are in the smallest movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not all movies are created equal. Even the biggest movie stars wind up in long-forgotten movies. If you’ve ever wanted to see a famous actor in something you’ve probably, definitely never heard of before, today is your lucky day. Whether it’s a soon-to-be award-winning star working early in their careers, or an established movie star trying something different for a change, some movies happen to have incredibly famous actors yet still fall from collective memory.
Nov. 20, 2024
54 years after its release, one of the best anime shows is finally making its streaming debut
Sports-anime series Tomorrow’s Joe is coming to Crunchyroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans, a decades-old classic sports anime series is coming to streaming for the first time ever. Legendary shonen anime Ashita no Joe (Tomorrow’s Joe) is finally making its streaming debut, 54 years after it was first released. The entire 126-episode-long boxing-themed series will soon be available to stream onCrunchyrollfor the first time in US history.
Nov. 20, 2024
7 years after being delisted for a second time, the 2013 Deadpool game just got a mysterious update on Steam alongside 6 other delisted Activision games
The other games include Marvel: Ultimate Alliance and Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, maybe? As spotted by Twitter user @Knoebel, Deadpool is seemingly one of seven delisted games that have received a new Steam update according to third-party database SteamDB. On November 14, Deadpool – as well as Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 1 and 2, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, and Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, War for Cybertron, and Devastation – were all updated, with the changelist for all seven stating: “added store_screenshot.
Nov. 20, 2024
A speedrunner just beat Need for Speed: Most Wanted's world record by 90 minutes - by using Half-Life's Gordon Freeman instead of a car
Words fail me… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve just looked at the headline and are now thinking, “huh?”, you’re not alone. A modder managed to putHalf-Life 2and Half-Life Source’s movement physics into the racing gameNeed For Speed: Most Wanted, and the outcome is like nothing you could anticipate. I was expecting the cars would just move a bit faster or be able to take advantage of the terrain or some sort of movement tech.
Nov. 20, 2024
After 35 years, the actor behind The Simpsons' lovable nerd Milhouse is retiring - but not before one last Treehouse of Horror
Everything is not coming up Milhouse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So this is what it feels like when doves cry. After 35 beautiful years of Milhouse Van Houten, Pamela Hayden is retiring from The Simpsons. “The time has come for me to hang up my microphone, but how do I say goodbye to The Simpsons?……not easily,” Hayden said in a statement.
Nov. 20, 2024
After Super Mario 64's new speedrunning GOAT prompts rumors of the game's death, another runner says it "isn't dead, and it won't be for a long time"
Don’t worry about beating the top score, just try to improve and have fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64has been out longer than many of you reading this right now have been alive, and it’s still going strong, says one of its best speedrunners, Kally. “I know a lot of’the game is dead' posts are satire”, Kally writes onPastebin.
Nov. 20, 2024
All Pokemon TCG Pocket currencies, microtransactions and how to get them
From Gold to Tickets to Shinedust to Hourglasses, Pokemon Trading Card Pocket has lots of currencies and microtransactions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket currencies and microtransactions include Poke Gold, Shop Tickets, Hourglasses, Shinedust, Pack Points and more besides. The game is at times an incredibly complex network of interconnected currencies that can be played against or to each other, and it’s worth understanding how they all work.
Nov. 20, 2024
All upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket events
Future events for Pokemon TCG Pocket are mostly datamined leaks, but it looks like a full calendar. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket events have gone live, been leaked, rumored, datamined, and been and gone in different cases. Since its launch, PTCGP has had all sorts of events in the calendar, with themed events based around Venusaur, Arcanine and more besides.
Nov. 20, 2024
Arcane season 2 will mark the end of Jinx and Vi's tale, but I think our next big villain has been hiding in plain sight since season 1
Opinion | Pack your bags, we’re going to Noxus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This feature contains spoilers for both seasons of Arcane. What if I told you that Silco wasn’t therealbad guy of Arcane? Nor Ambessa (who can do no wrong), or even Piltover’s warmongering council? No: I think there are much bigger stakes to Arcane, and suspect that League’s most interesting villain – orsupposedvillain – has been sticking his beak in matters for longer than we realize.
Nov. 20, 2024
As Remedy nearly breaks even with Alan Wake 2 sales, Sam Lake tells investors "we strive to create commercial hits" but "we must never lose" the studio's special sauce
“All of this must be in balance for us to succeed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy’s Sam Lake has told investors he wants to make commercially successful games — just never at the cost of his or the studio’s creative expression. Remedy reportedearlier this month that it had recouped “most” of its development costs with Alan Wake 2 sales more than a year from launch.
Nov. 20, 2024
As Sony's reported plans to acquire Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer's parent company get flagged as "unclear information" by Tokyo Stock Exchange, Kadokawa confirms "no decision has been made"
But it “has received an initial letter of intent” to acquire its shares When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As reports ofSonyapparently being in talks to buy outFromSoftwareowner Kadokawa surface online, the Tokyo Stock Exchange hasissued an alertthat “unclear information regarding acquisition has arisen.” It was just yesterday thatReutersreported thatSony is apparently in talks to acquire Kadokawa Corporation– a huge media conglomerate that owns the likes of Dark Souls andElden Ringdeveloper FromSoftware, as well as Danganronpa and Pokemon Mystery Dungeon developer Spike Chunsoft.
Nov. 20, 2024
As Stalker 2 bug reports roll in, dev warns "there may still be rough edges" because "we literally haven't released anything of this scale before"
Stalker 2’s having a wobbly first day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2is finally here, and in the early hours the launch is drawing a mixed response - thanks largely to the FPS game’s numerous bugs and technical issues. In ourStalker 2 reviewAndu called it “the best but most broken game I’ve played all year,” and alongside the launch developer GSC Game World itself is warning players that they should expect some “rough edges.
Nov. 20, 2024
Avengers: Secret Wars really leads us into the age of X-Men at Marvel, says Kevin Feige
“[It’s] one of those dreams come true” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige has revealed thatAvengers: Secret Warswill lead us into the age of the X-Men within the MCU. In a new interview withDeadline, the Marvel boss said it’s a “dream come true” to “finally” have the rights to Wolverine, Beast, and more, and opened up on the process of “taking characters from all different types of places and franchises and putting them together.
Nov. 20, 2024
Best STALKER 2 weapons for the early game
The guns you need in the opening hours of STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the best weapons in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl should be a priority in the early game. With options ranging from automatic rifles to shotguns, each weapon has its own pros and cons. So, selecting the best one may depend on your playstyle and current mission, but there are definitely some guns you’ll want to pick up as soon as possible.
Nov. 20, 2024
Black Friday PS Plus deals will save you up to 30% on subscriptions this weekend
Sony’s official sale starts on November 22 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony has announced its official roster of Black Friday deals this week, but I’m most excited about those PS Plus discounts. While savings will hit controllers with up to 25% off, up to 40% off the PSVR 2 system, and additional discounts across the Pulse headset series, we’re long overdue some PlayStation Plus deals.
Nov. 20, 2024
Daniel Craig and Challengers director Luca Guadagnino are looking to join James Gunn's DC Universe with Sgt. Rock movie
DC’s classic war hero may be joining James Gunn’s new cinematic DC Universe courtesy of Daniel Craig and his Queer director Luca Guadagnino When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the midst of DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunnoffering updates on projects likePeacemaker season 2and hisBatman reboot The Brave and the Bold, it seems another DC film project is shaping up, as Challengers director Luca Guadagnino is reportedly developing a Sgt.
Nov. 20, 2024
Denzel Washington says two more Equalizer movies are on the way: "We’re doing four and five"
It looks like The Equalizer 3 wasn’t the end after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite Denzel Washington’s vigilante seemingly retiring at the end ofThe Equalizer 3, the star says that there will be two more movies in the franchise, and they are on the way. “People love those daggone Equalizers,” added theGladiator 2star. “But I’ve come to realize that the Equalizer films are for me, too, because they’re for the people.
Nov. 20, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says chasing industry trends with Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem "starts to dilute your focus," so he wanted to get back to BioWare's "very real strength"
Character building and storytelling remains king When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarecreative director John Epler says it was important forDragon Age: The Veilguardto return to the studio’s “very real strength” of character-building and storytelling as other recent projects “didn’t center that strength as well as they could have.” Speaking on theMy Perfect Console podcastalongside fellow The Veilguard director Corinne Busche, Epler says BioWare was able to return to its roots with publisher EA’s blessing after seeing its focus diluted by chasing industry trends.
Nov. 20, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 is coming to mobile so sprouts can experience the "grandeur of the original's story and combat," and card game sickos like me have another way to play Triple Triad
Thank The Twelve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of whispers and aquiet confirmation through paperwork, Final Fantasy 14 Mobile has officially been announced. Square Enixis teaming up with Tencent-owned developer Lightspeed Studios to bring the critically acclaimed MMO to the smartphone. As per a press release, the idea is to adapt Final Fantasy 14 in a mobile-friendly format.
Nov. 20, 2024
Five years after it was announced, Marvel is finally releasing its Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker comic adaptation, complete with extra scenes not in the film
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written by Jody Houser with art by Will Sliney and colorist Guru-EFX, The Rise of Skywalker will run for five issues that will not only adapt the plot seen in the film, but will also add scenes not seen in the theatrical version that expand the story. Marvel is timing the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker #1 to coincide with the launch of its new ongoing title Star Wars: Legacy of Vader, which takes place in the time between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, with a focus on Kylo Ren.
Nov. 20, 2024
Former Blizzard boss says "the only thing bigger" than Sony buying FromSoftware would be if it bought Valve or Nintendo
It would be a “top two acquisition in video gaming” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asa new reportthatSonymay buyFromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Corporation, circulates, formerBlizzardboss Mike Ybarra says “it’s probably a top 2 acquisition in video gaming in the last 15+ years if not ever”. The only other deal as good he can think of isMicrosoftbuyingMinecraftfor “only” $2.5 billion.
Nov. 20, 2024
Fortnite is getting another new battle pass and its regular one is getting more expensive, but at least Crew subscriptions are about to become better value for money
Fortnite Crew will soon offer access to the Lego, Music, and OG Passes alongside the regular one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite’s recentsurge of Battle Pass changescontinues asEpic Gameshas announced alterations to the price and accessibility of the battle royale’s premium rewards, as well as the addition of a brand new pass. This is a massive upgrade for Fortnite Crew, which up to this point, has offered subscribers a special Crew skin every month and the main Fortnite battle pass, amongst other things.
Nov. 20, 2024
Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, hosted by Final Fantasy 16 favorite Ben Starr
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s Golden Joystick Awards isn’t far away now, so you’ll want to get your stream of choice bookmarked before the big event. Watch the Golden Joystick Awards LIVE below This year, over 125 games, studios, hardware, and TV shows are represented across 21 categories, with the winners decided by the public, such as Ultimate Game of the Year, Most Wanted, Best Gaming Hardware presented by EE Game Store, and Studio of the Year.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to fast travel in Stalker 2
The Stalker 2 fast travel system relies on NPC Guides, but they’re not cheap and have limits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using Stalker 2 fast travel and guides will help you roam the Zone much faster and more safely, but it has some major restrictions and can be quite expensive. Guide NPCs are the core of fast travel, and you can’t get around without their help and without paying them a coupon fee, though they’re quite few and far between in the irradiated wasteland ofStalker 2 Heart of Chornobyland it doesn’t help that they’re not introduced very clearly.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to get into Diode’s Workshop in Stalker 2
You don’t actually need a keycard to get into Diode’s workshop in Stalker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting inside the Stalker 2 workshop in The Price Goes Up doesn’t need a keycard as you need to find an alternate way in. Unfortunately, Diode’s workshop and the surrounding area is infested with flashbang-like anomalies, some of the most annoying threats inStalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl, which you’ll need to contend with as you look for the real entrance.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to get out of the Stalker 2 anomalous field
After the prologue, you’ve got to escape from an anomalous field in Stalker 2, letting you reach the rest of the Chornobyl Zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Escaping the Stalker 2 anomalous field is the first major obstacle after theHeart of Chornobyl prologue, and you need to use bolts to get out it. Doing so will let you venture into the wider world of Heart of Chornobyl, specifically the Lesser Zone.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Doki Doki armor sets
Getting the Doki Doki armor in Destiny 2 isn’t a challenge, but hopefully you’ve got Bright Dust saved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Doki Doki armor ornament bundles are finally available for Bright Dust in the Eververse store now that Revenant Act 2 is here. The fact the three armor sets are available for Bright Dust means you can get your magical girl anime on inDestiny 2for free.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to reach the Stalker 2 Journalist Stash in the roof in Zalissya
There’s a Stalker 2 Journalist Stash in a house roof in Zalissya, but getting up to it isn’t clear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 Journalist Stash in Zalissya is in the roof of a house with a blue truck parked nearby, but with Skif’s limited climbing capabilities, reaching the stash is surprisingly difficult. While it looks like something you could easily climb, getting onto this big blue truck is apparently one ofSTALKER 2’s many challenges, but it’s worth the effort as the crate contains a new pistol and superior body armor.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to repair weapons in STALKER 2
To fix guns in STALKER 2, you need a technician to restore their durability When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Repairing weapons in STALKER 2 with the help of a Technician is crucial to surviving in the Zone as you always need your gear to be in peak condition. These special merchants in settlements will restore the durability of your equipment and stop guns from jamming - for a fee, of course.
Nov. 20, 2024
How to Train Your Dragon fans praise live-action movie trailer's Toothless despite initial concerns over his design
The first look at the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the live-action How to Train Your Dragon movie has landed, and fans are already getting emotional over semi-realistic Toothless. Initially, those who love the animated adaptations of Cressida Cowell’s book series were worried about the creature’s design, noting that the dragons would look a little uncanny if their computer-generated looks jarred with the real-life actors – but it seems they’ve been won over by the first promo.
Nov. 20, 2024
James Gunn says the new Batman movie isn't ready to be made yet and no DC movie will be made until there's a "screenplay that I'm totally happy with"
He also teases some surprise projects on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnaddressed the upcoming DCU slate again, and it seems the Batman reboot is on the backburner currently. The head of the DC Studios was asked where their version of The Brave and the Bold sits in their timeline, especially following the success of The Penguin.
Nov. 20, 2024
Jeff Goldblum says he has "no tips whatsoever" for Jonathan Bailey in Jurassic Park: "Your broad shoulders can handle any dinosaur"
Exclusive: Jeff Goldblum has no Jurassic Park advice for his Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeff Goldblum and Jonathan Bailey might be starring in Wicked together, but they have another franchise in common, too: Jurassic Park. Bailey is starring opposite Scarlett Johansson in the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth, while Goldblum played chaos theorist Ian Malcolm in multiple Jurassic Park movies (most recently in Jurassic World Dominion).
Nov. 20, 2024
Kevin Feige re-confirms Fantastic Four's future MCU plans: "All those characters go right into the next Avengers movies"
The Fantastic Four will appear in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige has given an update on the production of the Matt Shakman-directedFantastic Four: The First Steps, and has also re-confirmed that Marvel’s First Family will be in the “next Avengers movies.” “Finally, [we’re] bringing Marvel’s First Family into the MCU,” Feige said at theDisneyAPAC Content Showcase (viaDeadline).
Nov. 20, 2024
Kingdom Hearts 2 streamer spends 2 hours grinding a 9999-hit combo, gets enough cash for 1.2 healing potions: "This is possibly the most stressful thing I've ever done"
Two hours for 50 munny is one of the less efficient ways to grind in an RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Hearts content creator NobodyDaxian spends a lot of time enduring absurd challenges inSquare Enix’s beloved action-RPG series, but his latest effort might just be the most absurd yet: a multi-hour grind in a Kingdom Hearts 2 minigame repeating the same three-hit combo over and over again to max out the combo counter and earn an utterly meaningless reward.
Nov. 20, 2024
Mad Cave brings classic manga Speed Racer to comics next Free Comic Book Day with a special #0 from Savage Avengers and Space Ghost writer David Pepose
Start your engines… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mad Cave Studios are revving their engines for a new comic based on manga and anime classic Speed Racer – and readers will be able to get their first taste of the series on Free Comic Book Day. The new series will be written by David Pepose and Mark Russell, and drawn by a roster of artists who have yet to be announced.
Nov. 20, 2024
Michael Fassbender says "never say never" to returning as X-Men's Magneto
He’s keeping the door open When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Fassbender is leaving the door open for Magneto. In a new interview, the actor toldColliderthat he’s “always open to things”. He continued, “I’ve got two little boys. I want to be available to them and be around. So right now, my focus and energy is really going to be on The Agency, but you never say never.
Nov. 20, 2024
Netflix's record-breaking sci-fi thriller Alice in Borderland gets season 3 release window, almost 3 years after its last season
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Japanese series stars Kento Yamazaki and Tao Tsuchiya as two people living in an abandoned Tokyo. In order to stay in the city, they must extend their visas by winning a series of dangerous games. If they don’t, execution awaits… Details about what will happen in season 3 are still pretty thin on the ground, and much of the manga has been adapted so far.
Nov. 20, 2024
New Alien: Earth teaser trailer confirms we were completely wrong about the timeline, and sets up a close link to Ridley Scott's Alien
Wait, it’s set when? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser has been released for the upcomingAlien: Earth, confirming new details about the sci-fi series. In the trailer, which you can see above, it’s revealed the show takes place in 2120, as the synopsis begins: “Mother Earth is expecting”. The globe then zooms out and we see it’s reflection in the head of a Xenomorph.
Nov. 20, 2024
No Man's Sky dev says implementing 8K visuals into the PS5 Pro version "completely reset my world view" on the "repeated narrative" that there's no difference between 4K and 8K
His old “preconception” meant the visual upgrade came as “a very unexpected surprise” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One No Man’s Sky developer says that the months spent working on the PS5 Pro support for Hello Games' open-world exploration game “completely reset my world view” on the “preconception” that there’s no difference between 8K and 4K resolution, after finding that there was a “very noticeable” visual improvement.
Nov. 20, 2024
One of Arcane season 2's most heartbreaking scenes was somehow hand-drawn "entirely in charcoal"
A work of art When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane’s animation studio Fortiche is taking a victory lap – and rightly so. The Netflix series, which raised eyebrows with itsreported $250 million budget, has received plenty of plaudits for its stunning animation, but this new reveal about one of its season 2 scenes is something else entirely. “Did you know that this Caitlyn clip was entirely hand-drawn in charcoal?
Nov. 20, 2024
One Superman actor has seen a sneak peek of the trailer for James Gunn's new movie: "I had goosebumps. That's how great it is"
Frank Grillo is full of praise for Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DCU actor Frank Grillo has revealed that he’s already seen a sneak peek of the trailer forJames Gunn’s new Superman movie – and he says it gave him goosebumps. “To step on set and to know Gunn was at the helm, even in the capacity that I was working, was a gift,” Grillo said in a new interview withCollider.
Nov. 20, 2024
Our number one favorite Xbox controller just received its debut discount at Amazon before Black Friday
Even without hall effect sticks this is still a pro deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no question that the Xbox Wireless controller that gets bundled in with every Xbox Series X is one of the best gamepads you can get your hands on. You only have to look at controllers from third-party brands to see just how influential and iconic the controller has become.
Nov. 20, 2024
Quick! Newegg's Black Friday price protection guarantee ends today - these are the six deals I'd buy before time runs out
Grab that extra peace of mind before the clock runs out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The site’s terms and conditions stipulate that the retailer will automatically refund the difference should a product purchased before November 20 drop in price again before November 30. That covers you for the full Black Friday event, which means you can happily shop early sales with peace of mind that you won’t be undercut when officialBlack Friday gaming dealsland next week.
Nov. 20, 2024
Scott Pilgrim creator says the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off anime is officially dead
Creator Bryan Lee O’Malley says the Netflix show was not picked up for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news for fans of Sex Bob-Omb: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has not been picked up for a second season, says creator Bryan Lee O’Malley. “Anyway, we were recently informed that the show will NOT return,“O’Malley wrote on Twitter.
Nov. 20, 2024
Should you give the Ward Sensors to Richter or Zotov in STALKER 2?
You must decide who to give the Ward Sensors to in STALKER 2 but is Richter or Zotov the best option? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deciding if you should you give the Ward Sensors to Richter or Zotov in STALKER 2 is one of the game’s first major choices, forcing you to pick between assisting the Stalker or militaristic Ward factions respectively.
Nov. 20, 2024
Should you help or kill Squint in STALKER 2?
Is it better to help Squint escape in Stalker 2 or kill him to get the sensors? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing to help or kill Squint in STALKER 2 is an important decision in the early Needle in a Haystack mission, affecting how you get your hands on the crucial sensors and, more importantly, who you can give them to after.
Nov. 20, 2024
Should you shoot or knock out Solder in Stalker 2?
After finding Solder in the Sphere base in Stalker 2, you can knock him out or shoot him dead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stalker 2 Solder choice to shoot him or knock him out seems like it might have some quite serious consequences, but it’s entirely down to your preference. With Solder being set up as a scumbag who sold you out with bad information in the prologue forStalker 2, he seems like he might be quite a substantial threat, but it turns out you deal with him in one of two ways very early on in the game.
Nov. 20, 2024
Shudder is releasing a new horror anthology series in December, and the first episode sounds suitably chilling
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Christmas looks set to be a spooky one, with Shudder launching new horror anthology The Haunted Season. Created by Kier-La Janisse, the new series was inspired by the idea of telling ghost stories during the festive period and will see different creatives helm installments, the first of which will land on December 1.
Nov. 20, 2024
STALKER 2 No Honor Among Thieves walkthrough and how to open the door
To talk to the Brood Bandits in STALKER 2 you’ll need to get past a locked door When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 No Honor Among Thieves mission to talk to the Brood Bandits seems like a simple task. However, a locked door is in the way and you might be wondering if there’s a key to get in, or what else you’re meant to do when you find your way blocked.
Nov. 20, 2024
STALKER 2 Poppy Field walkthrough and who should you give the Icon to?
The religious icon in STALKER 2’s Poppy Field stash can be given to Mityay or Pomor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 Poppy Field mission has you searching a surprisingly dangerous field for a cellar containing an old Religious Icon that Mityay wants. Finding this cellar isn’t easy, but things get more complicated as a man called Pomor gets involved in the quest, offering to give you someSTALKER 2loot in exchange for the icon.
Nov. 20, 2024
Stalker 2 The Lost Boys walkthrough and should you side with Dew or the Ninth?
After discovering what happened to the Lost Boys in Stalker 2, you need to decide if you’ll help Dew or the Ninth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 Lost Boys choice forces you to side with either the Ninth, a Monolith soldier, or Dew and his men, a gang of hired gun. However, the side mission begins with you tracking down a gang of diggers who have not returned to Lens after their last outing.
Nov. 20, 2024
STALKER 2 There and Back Again walkthrough for the tutorial prologue
The tutorial in STALKER 2 Heart of Chornobyl, “There and Back Again”, is a challenging introduction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 There and Back Again tutorial mission can be a brutal introduction to the Zone, so our walkthrough will guide you through the perimeter wall and into the Heart of Chornobyl. The game kicks off with player character Skif infiltrating the Zone, but once you’re in control of him, you’re stuck alone in the dark with lethal anomalies seemingly all over the place.
Nov. 20, 2024
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl review: "The best but most broken game I've played all year"
For fans of hardcore shooters or punishing post-apocalypse games, Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl is truly incomparable. Unfortunately, due to a litany of bugs, it’s the greatest game you shouldn’t play right now. Give it some time, and this will be one of the best survival experiences you’ll ever play – but until then, only the series' biggest fans should take the plunge. Gunfights are phenomenal The Zone is an atmospheric, one-of-a-kind open world
Nov. 20, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws is "removing forced stealth from almost all quest objectives"
You’ll soon be able to shoot your way out of just about everything in the open-world game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among the issues that led to the less-than-amazing response toStar Wars Outlawsearlier this year, one of the biggest was its numerous forced stealth missions.Ubisofthas already softened those requirements a bit and promised more changes to come in the upcoming title update 1.
Nov. 20, 2024
Star Wars' anime series returns in 2025 for a third season – including a short from one of the studios behind Attack on Titan
Nine anime studios are contributing to Star Wars: Visions season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As revealed byLucasfilm, nine anime studios will be contributing to the latest instalment of Star Wars: Visions. They are: David Production (Fire Force), producer Kamikaze Douga+Anima (Batman Ninja), Kinema Citrus (Made in Abyss), Polygon Pictures (Love, Death & Robots), Production I.G. (Haikyu), Project Studio Q (Evangelion 3.
Nov. 20, 2024
Suits fan-favorite character Harvey Specter will return in upcoming spin-off as actor teases: "When an old friend is in need, it’s time to take care of things"
Gabriel Macht is returning for Suits: LA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OG Suits star Gabriel Macht is set to return as Harvey Specter for Suits: LA. Macht teased the return with a video on his personal Instagram account of him putting on Harvey’s suit and shoes along with the caption: “When an old friend is in need…it’s time to take care of things and make those very ‘things’ right.
Nov. 20, 2024
The final Arcane season 2 trailer has totally sold me on a fan theory that suggests one character is finally locking in their signature ability
The Boy Who Shattered Time is finally here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for the final act of Arcane season 2 released last night, and there’s a two-second clip that has me totally convinced that one character in particular is bringing their signature abilities to bear. At the 30-second mark in the latest trailer (which appeared via Netflix earlier this week but was only officially revealed last night), something explodes through a sheet of glass.
Nov. 20, 2024
The monstrous Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro is down to a record low price, and I'd use it as a catch all Black Friday pickup
Planning on buying a phone and a handheld? The ROG Phone could serve as both. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAsusROG Phone 8 Pro packs more than enough punch even for mobile gaming enthusiasts, and so it should since it normally costs $1,200. However, I’m now seeing the lavish pocket rocket for under $1,000 thanks to early Black Friday discounts, and if you need a new cell phone and a handheld, you could roll both purchases into one with this offer.
Nov. 20, 2024
The new PlayStation Portal cloud streaming beta essentially turns it into a $200 PS5
This transforms the Portal from an expensive peripheral to a budget console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePlayStation Portal, a handheld device that allows you to stream games from yourPS5as long as you’re on the same WiFi network, becomes a whole lot better today because you can now stream games from the cloud without the need for a console at all.
Nov. 20, 2024
The PlayStation Portal can finally stream games without a PS5, and I'll take that over a Black Friday discount
Sony has let the handheld out its remote play playpen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rejoice, PlayStation Portal fans -Sony’s latest handheld can now do more than simply stream games from your PS5. While I’m still not sure why it wasn’t a feature from day one, you can now use PS Plus to play games via the cloud independently using an internet connection.
Nov. 20, 2024
This 3D printer deal for beginners feels like highway robbery
You can save $450 on the Anycubic Photon Mono 6Ks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With $450 off the sticker price bringing the overall cost down to $199, this 3D printer deal ahead of Black Friday is silly. I mean, I feel as if there’s been a typo and that ‘1’ should be a ‘2.’ But hey, I shan’t complain.
Nov. 20, 2024
We can't live without this Nintendo Switch accessory and it's now returned to its lower ever price before Black Friday
Add this secret weapon to your Nintendo Switch accessory arsenal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost eight years with the Nintendo Switch, the gimmick of switching between docked and handheld mode never gets tiresome. But the official dock they shove in with every console can be an annoying bit of chonky tech. Every time I’m organizing my living room gaming setup, it somehow manages to get in the way while third-party dock for handhelds like my Steam Deck are simple and discreet.
Nov. 20, 2024
Where is the dog collar at the bulba anomaly in STALKER 2?
Is there really meant to be a dog collar in STALKER 2 at the bulba anomaly? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you can’t find the dog collar near Bulba in STALKER 2 then you’re not alone. Four of us here on GamesRadar have been looking and no one could find it. However, whether it’s a glitch or intended, there is a resolution.
Nov. 20, 2024
Who is the Question? Explaining DC's masked crimefighter and her ties to the Justice League and Blue Beetle
The new All Along the Watchtower series is a murder mystery in the Justice League’s HQ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue of DC’s hotly-anticipated Justice League Unlimited is just a week away. The new series, by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, and Tamra Bonvillain, is both a fresh start for the premiere superteam and will be central to the future of the mainstream DC continuity.
Nov. 20, 2024
Why is STALKER 2 compiling shaders every time?
You can’t start STALKER 2 without it compiling shaders but why does it do it so often? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The STALKER 2 compiling shaders message appears every time you launch the game on PC, leaving you to wait until the progress bar fills. It’s especially annoying since there’s no way around it, so what’s going on exactly?
Nov. 20, 2024
"No, I don't think Palworld was snubbed": Palworld community lead responds to Game Awards backlash, says "Not everything is a conspiracy"
“Stop being so over dramatic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DespiteNintendo’s lawsuit, it’s no secret thatPalworldhas seen a height of success that few creature collectors aside fromPokemondo - but global community manager John “Bucky” Buckley doesn’t think that means Pocketpair had a deserved nomination stolen from its game or that it was “snubbed” at this year’s Game Awards.
Nov. 19, 2024
After 28 years, Pokemon Red and Green have been dethroned as the best-selling Pokemon games in Japan
It’s time for a new era of Paldean dominance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Red and Green are no longer the series' best-selling games in Japan, as Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have now overtaken them. Of course, these are just Japanese sales, so while Scarlet and Violet have finally set a new domestic record, they’ve got some distance left to cover over the international market.
Nov. 19, 2024
Arcane season 2 showrunner teases "massive, massive repercussions" for Jayce, Vi, and Jinx as the League of Legends spin-off draws to its finale
“This act ended with a huge moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The showrunner of Arcane season 2 says that the end of the show’s second act will have “massive, massive repercussions” for its final three episodes. This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 2. Arcane is ending in just three episodes' time, after its third and final act drops in line with theArcane season 2 release schedule.
Nov. 19, 2024
Arcane showrunner teases future of Caitlyn and Vi's relationship: "There is love, but the question is 'can it survive?'"
Is a happy ending in store for Cait and Vi? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane co-showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke has teased the future of Caitlyn and Vi’s relationship after their messy Act 1 breakup and sudden reunion on the outskirts of the commune in Act 2. “There is love, yes. But the question is, can it survive?
Nov. 19, 2024
Arcane star Ella Purnell broke the sound booth during her Jinx fight scenes: "I do karate chop movements in my booth"
Collateral damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane star Ella Purnell damaged the sound booth during recording and, personally, we’re blaming her karate chops. “With great difficulty, is the answer” Purnell said when asked by Ekko actor Reed Shannon onArcane’s Afterglow showabout how she brought the likes of Jinx and Vander’s Act 2 adrenaline-pumping fight scenes to life through her performance.
Nov. 19, 2024
Arcane team break down Act 2's most shocking moment: "What's wrong with you? Why did you write that?"
Ella Purnell and Christian Linke share their thoughts on Isha’s sacrifice in Arcane season 2, episode 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forArcane season 2. If you’re not up to date, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! All hell broke loose in Arcane season 2 episode 6, as Caitlyn’s disloyalty prompted Ambessa to launch an attack on the sanctuary and Jayce killed Viktor.
Nov. 19, 2024
Balatro creator reacts to The Game Awards noms by telling you to play other indie games that weren't nominated: "I just happen to be the lucky one to be propped up"
LocalThunk says to “please give these games a try” as his hit roguelike earns five TGA nominations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro solo developer LocalThunk clearly takes his responsibility as the defacto champion of the indie genre seriously; his response to his own game receiving five nominations at The Game Awards is to simply point you toward other indies.
Nov. 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 is doing even better in 2024 than it did in 2023, with daily users up 20%, and Larian thinks it knows why: "Mods are very good"
Patch 7 introduced official mod support When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a year after its release,Baldur’s Gate 3is reaching new heights of active daily players - and publishing director Michael “Cromwelp” Douse thinks he might know why. Speaking in a recentthreadonline, Douse jokes that Larian Studios' sales chart “looks like the heartbeat of a happy little guy” and shares “some fun data facts I have dug up just now” on Baldur’s Gate 3.
Nov. 19, 2024
Charlie Cox says Marvel considered "reinventing" Matt Murdock for Daredevil: Born Again before deciding to make it a continuation of the Netflix show
Daredevil: Born Again hits Disney Plus next spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Charlie Cox says they thought about revamping Daredevil entirely before deciding to make an unofficial season 4 of the Netflix series. “There was talk early on about reinventing the whole thing, to see if Matt was a slightly different person,” Cox toldEmpire. “But it ended up more of a continuation.
Nov. 19, 2024
DC says Absolute Batman is already the best-selling comic of 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t bet against Batman. That’s the lesson this week as DC states that Absolute Batman #1 is now the top-selling single issue comic of the year, just over a month after its October 9 release. Absolute Batman #1 has sold just under 400,000 through the direct market across all printings, Newsarama understands. Absolute Batman is the flagship title of DC’s new Absolute Universe, which relaunches DC heroes in a new reality under vastly different circumstances from core DC continuity.
Nov. 19, 2024
James Gunn reveals Lanterns has a 2026 release window, "around the same time" as Supergirl
James Gunn has revealed when we can expect Lanterns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lanterns, the TV show all about the Green Lantern Corps, finally has a release window. Theshow stars Kyle Chandler as Hal JordanandAaron Pierre as John Stewart. In the show, Stewart will be a fresh recruit to the Lanterns, and he’ll investigate a murder with Jordan in America.
Nov. 19, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine becomes the most watched live-action movie on Disney Plus since Black Panther 2
The movie continues to smash records When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine’s domination is continuing as theMarvel Phase 5movie has become the most watched live-action film onDisney Plussince Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This isn’t Deadpool and Wolverine’s first record, either. The movie also became the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time, beating Joker. Considering how successful the movie is, then, you’re probably wondering if there’ll be aDeadpool 4.
Nov. 19, 2024
Dev behind one of 2024's best indie horror games celebrates 1 million soundtrack streams on Spotify: "I can buy like two hot dogs with the revenue"
Martin Halldin’s excellent Mouthwashing score is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mouthwashing sound designer Martin Halldin is celebrating one million soundtrack streams on Spotify, but apparently he isn’t making a ton of money from the platform. In a tweet, Halldin celebrated the accomplishment while jokingly lamenting Spotify’s famously stingy revenue share for artists and share-holders. “I can buy like two hot dogs with the revenue,” he said.
Nov. 19, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 remake producer wants Final Fantasy 6 to get the HD-2D treatment because it has "the highest quality pixel art"
“I would love to see how the game we referenced would look with the HD-2D art style” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited remake of Dragon Quest 3 finally released last week to largely positive reviews, with the bulk of the praise going to the beautifully redrawn pixel art thatSquare Enixpopularized with Octopath Traveler and which is now the studio’s go-to style when making sprite-based games.
Nov. 19, 2024
Elden Ring and Dark Souls parent company is reportedly in talks to be acquired by Sony, so surely that Bloodborne remake is a step closer now
Kadokawa x FromSoft is an exciting prospect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis reportedly in talks to acquire Elden Ring and Dark Souls parent company Kadokawa Corporation. According to a report fromReuters, ongoing talks suggest that Sony is attempting to acquire Kadokawa, the Japanese conglomerate that ownsElden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne developerFromSoftware. While both companies declined to comment to Reuters, Kadokawa’s share price rose 23% after the report broke.
Nov. 19, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree shouldn't be eligible for Game of the Year
Even in a weaker year, plenty of deserving games have now missed out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more I’m GamesRadar’s news editor, working with the team to deliver breaking news from across the industry. I started my journalistic career while getting my degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick, where I also worked as Games Editor on the student newspaper, The Boar.
Nov. 19, 2024
Fable 4 reportedly has Witcher 3-like combat, CDPR DNA, and a whole lot of polish for an alpha build
Early alpha footage of Fable 4 reportedly “looks f**king fantastic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A journalist has seen an alpha build ofFable 4and said it’s apparent that formerCD Projekt Reddevelopers worked on it. Corden revealed during an episode of the Xbox Two Podcast (timestampedhere) that he “very recently” saw alpha footage of the next Fable game, and said it “looks fucking fantastic.
Nov. 19, 2024
First teaser for Dungeons and Dragons Secret Level episode is here tapping into some major game lore
A golden dragon, The Lich, and more feature in the DnD teaser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Studios has released a new teaser for upcoming video game adaptation series Secret Level’s Dungeons and Dragons episode, giving us a closer look at some of our favorite DnD characters come to life. The short 45-second clip, posted onTwitterby Secret Level, shows a snippet of what looks like a battle on a bridge between two rival teams.
Nov. 19, 2024
For under $500, you can forget Black Friday and buy my favorite mini LED TV of the year
A heroic Hisense TV offer that’s ahead of schedule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not exactly surprised to see Hisense’s excellent 4k 144Hz gaming TV get the Black Friday treatment early, but I do think it’ll save you waiting till November 29. If you’ve just picked up a PS5 Pro, or you’re planning on winding down with some high-spec adventures as we approach the holidays, you’ll want to sort out your living room setup ASAP.
Nov. 19, 2024
Hey handheld kids, I want to talk about the MSI Claw before Black Friday kicks off
Consider this my handheld ‘hear me out’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MSI Claw has had a bit of a bad rap since it rolled onto the handheld scene. At launch, the portable PC was criticized for its underwhelming performance, battery life, and egregious $750 MSRP. I’ve been playing around with the Steam Deck rival for a few weeks, and now that the disappointing launch dust has settled, it feels like a nice time to chat about how it stacks up ahead of Black Friday.
Nov. 19, 2024
I just spent nearly 80 hours in Dragon Age: The Veilguard and somehow already desperately want more
Opinion | I, for one, am already ready for the Dragon Age: The Veilguard sequel – or DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At this point, there’s basically nothing left for me to do inDragon Age: The Veilguard. This isn’t a brag; I reviewed the game ahead of launch, generally quite enjoyed myself, and spent around 80 hours inBioWare’s latest RPG across nine days.
Nov. 19, 2024
James Gunn answers everyone's big question about how Peacemaker's first season fits into new DC canon, but there's one exception that they will "deal with" in season 2
“The truth is almost all of Peacemaker is canon with the exception of Justice League" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas untangled Peacemaker’s knotty ties to DC canon in a new interview – but noted that there is still one exception they will “deal with” in the upcoming second season. But with James Gunn’s imminent DCU reboot – starting with December’s Creature Commandos –the tricky issue of canonhas reared its head again.
Nov. 19, 2024
DC's The New Gods will crossover Jack Kirby's iconic creations with Superman, Wonder Woman, and the Green Lantern Corps
Interview | The New Gods writer Ram V explains the new comic’s place in DC continuity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For long-time comics fans,Jack Kirby’s New Gods are a truly iconic creation: part of a sprawling mythology that sits somewhat apart from the rest of the DC universe and which is the home to characters such as Highfather, Orion, and Mister Miracle.
Nov. 19, 2024
James Gunn's DCU names its Clayface, starting with Creature Commandos
The new voice of Clayface is the same as the old voice of Clayface When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newJames Gunnand Peter Safran-led DC Universe is just weeks away from kicking off withCreature Commandos, and one of the characters glimpsed in the trailer has now been cast, as the actor behind big name Batman villainClayfacehas been revealed. And as it turns out, the new Clayface is the same as the old Clayface, as he’ll be voiced by Alan Tudyk, who also portrays Clayface on Harley Quinn: The Animated Series and its spin-off Kite-Man: Hell Yeah!
Nov. 19, 2024
Manor Lords dev responds to criticism of his city builder's updates, saying that while they're not always "impressive to show off," he wants to "focus on issues that people comment on"
“It’s honest work” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mastermind"solo" developerbehindManor Lordssays his updates are largely based on what players request of him, and while the patches may not always be “impressive to show off,” they’re still “honest work.” Speaking in a recentthread, the dev first addresses a Facebook post in which a fan questions why he’s “challenged” every time he wins, under which one commenter states “It’s a bug.
Nov. 19, 2024
Modretro Chromatic review: "a remarkable modern Game Boy that'll outlive my original"
The Modretro Chromatic is a glorious modern Game Boy Color that elevates the classic handheld using authentic FPGA tech and lavish build quality. While some players will be bummed out that it doesn’t support GBA games, and it’s still early days in terms of firmware features, this handheld homage is the perfect portable for preservationists and GBC enthusiasts alike. Incredibly authentic design Phenomenal build quality Crisp 2.56 inch IPS display
Nov. 19, 2024
Monsters, masters, and raven-haired heroes: Sleepy Hollow was basically the '90s version of Wednesday (and it rules)
Opinion | As Sleepy Hollow turns 25, our writer reflects on how similar it is to Netflix’s Wednesday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A socially awkward, raven-haired “hero” gets ferried to a new place and finds themselves at the center of a murder-riddled mystery. To stop the carnage, said person – who happens to have a penchant for tailored, black outfits and jazzy white collars – sets out to find the elusive monster brutally offing the locals…
Nov. 19, 2024
New Captain America: Brave New World image reveals first look at Danny Ramirez's Falcon
Captain America 4 releases February 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We now have our first look at the MCU’s new Falcon in Captain America 4, officially titledCaptain America: Brave New World(viaEmpire). The image, which you can see below, sees Joaquin Torres (played by Danny Ramirez) running alongside Sam Wilson’s new Captain America (Anthony Mackie). Joaquin is switching it up with a new green and grey suit that looks pretty different from Sam’s old grey and red get-up.
Nov. 19, 2024
New Minecraft movie trailer sees Jack Black "yearn for the mines" while being chased by skeletons alongside a pink leather jacket-wearing Jason Momoa
A Minecraft Movie hits theaters this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for A Minecraft movie is here - and it’s even cuter and quirkier than the first. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we get a bit of Steve’s (Jack Black) origin story, which includes the incredible sentence, “As a child, I yearned for the mines.
Nov. 19, 2024
New on Netflix: The biggest movies and shows to watch this week (Nov 19-24)
The Arcane finale leads our pick of what you need to stream this week on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New to Netflix this week are a scattering of truly unmissable movies and TV shows. Perhaps the biggest is the conclusion to Arcane season 2, with the animated show based on League of Legends impressing after its debut earlier this month.
Nov. 19, 2024
Now that Assassin's Creed Syndicate has 60fps, are you ready to admit that it's one of the best AC games ever?
Opinion | Justice for Jacob and Evie Frye, the most slept-on protagonists of Assassin’s Creed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before all the tech heads follow suit, I want it to be known that I have always been an ardent defender of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate. From the moment I first laid eyes on the Frye twins, shucking off their hoods on the misty rooftops of Whitechapel and proceeding to bicker in that loving yet exasperated way that only siblings can, I knew I’d get on with them.
Nov. 19, 2024
Out of nowhere, League of Legends' "greatest roster of all time" is over as two-time world champion abruptly leaves his team
The world-beating roster headed up by Faker is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most successful League of Legends rosters of all time is no more, after five-time world champions T1 announced the departure of one of their celebrated players. Don’t cry because it’s over, cry because theArcane season 2 release schedulemeans act 3 is almost here.
Nov. 19, 2024
Palworld's best defense against part of Nintendo's lawsuit could be an 8-year-old GTA 5 mod, according to one patent expert
It’s all down to timing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld could find an unlikely ally in an 8-year-old GTA 5 mod while trying to combatNintendo’s lawsuit. That comes from theNikkei Business Online Edition(as translated byAutomaton), which cites an expert from Japan-based Patent Attorney Corporation Siarasia, who says the mod may offer a decent defense against one of the three patents Nintendo has pulled Palworld developer Pocketpair up on.
Nov. 19, 2024
Rockstar isn't done updating the GTA Trilogy after its recent big patch, with another now on the way
Devs are “currently investigating” new bug fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a week after releasing itslatest major patchfor the GTA Trilogy,Rockstar Gamesseems to be cooking up yet another update addressing new issues reported by the community. As spotted on Rockstar’s official supportwebsite, developers are aware of problems in-game and are working to resolve them. Following reports of a broken mission in San Andreas, devs write they “are aware of this issue and are currently investigating a solution” - implying the upcoming arrival of another patch after last week’s massive update.
Nov. 19, 2024
Sci-fi survival sandbox Starbound just got its first PC update in 5 years - a hotfix so tiny that it's pretty much the saddest update I've ever seen
Wake me up when a real patch drops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After standing the test of time for a little over a decade as one of thebest crafting gamesto date, Starbound is getting its first new update on PC in five years - but it’s probably not what you’re thinking. I love Starbound - so much so, that I’ve waited patiently for news of fresh content for years now.
Nov. 19, 2024
Silent Hill 2 creeps its way into Woot's early Black Friday game deals with its first ever major discount
There’s no Mary to be found here, just a great early Black Friday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 is easily my favorite console this gen, especially as a fan of physical games. If I can’t budget for a brand-new release, I always have comfort in the knowledge that the prices for new games will gradually begin to fall over time.
Nov. 19, 2024
Spider-Man fans are convinced a Beyond the Spider-Verse announcement is imminent after a 20-foot Miles Morales logo appeared in New York
What does it mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is because one Spidey fan spotted a very interesting giant logo being put up in New York City. Sharing the insight, a Reddit user called Coney Q posted the picture of a huge Miles Morales light display in Chelsea. “I just walked past this crane crew putting up the symbol from Miles Morales’s ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ suit in lights on this apartment building in Manhattan (West 15th & 7th Ave).
Nov. 19, 2024
Stalker 2 release time – the countdown to the horror-soaked FPS is finally on after 14 years
Here’s when Stalker 2 releases in your time zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 14 years of waiting, the Stalker 2 release time is near, so we’re kicking off the last 24 hours with a countdown to tell you everything you need to know before diving into the FPS infused with plenty of horror and survival elements.
Nov. 19, 2024
This new tech has changed the way I play DnD, board games, and RPGs
Pretty reMarkable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have had a chance to spend a few weeks with one, and I’ve fallen in love with its minimalist approach that promotes focus and efficiency (no apps or things for me to get distracted with). For me though, from the moment I saw the first trailer for the device, all I could think about is how awesome of a tool the device could be for nerdy things – like thebest tabletop RPGs.
Nov. 19, 2024
This RTX 4060 Ti gaming PC might be the DDR5 upgrade you've been putting off
Treat yourself - it’s only Black Friday once a year… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little birdie tells me that you play your games on a PC - neat. I feel your pain, though. You put a lot of time and effort into affording your current rig which you bought during the pandemic days, right before DDR5 became the desired norm.
Nov. 19, 2024
Towers of Aghasba review: "Exploration is a joy thanks to gorgeous visuals and a varied landscape"
Exploration is a joy thanks to gorgeous visuals and a varied landscape. So too is the eco-friendly job of returning the land to fertility, even if the incredible trailer scenes are not actually what you’ll be playing for tens of hours. The heavy emphasis on crafting and perishable tools isn’t fun, but the devs' roadmap looks promising and the rewards are certainly there if you persevere. Superb environmental visuals Town building works well
Nov. 19, 2024
Valve was "pretty close to going bankrupt" until it was saved from a pre-Half-Life 2 lawsuit by a summer intern who happened to major in Korean language studies
Gabe Newell’s personal finances were on the line too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valveas a company and Gabe Newell himself were on the verge of bankruptcy in the days before the launch of Steam and Half-Life 2, thanks to a lawsuit from publisher Vivendi Games. Disaster was narrowly averted thanks to the fact that Valve just happened to have access to a summer intern who could translate Korean.
Nov. 19, 2024
Wicked review: "Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo will have you defying gravity"
If you’re a Wicked fan, it’s hard to imagine you could want anything more from this thrillifying film adaptation. Ariana Grande’s and Cynthia Erivo’s performances as Glinda and Elphaba will have you defying gravity. Incredible performances A soundtrack full of classics Impressive world-building Veers on the long side We have to wait a year for part two Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 19, 2024
William Shatner 'returns' as Captain Kirk in emotional new Star Trek short film, and it might be one of the best examples of de-aging we've seen yet
A new short film has arrived to commemorate the anniversary of Star Trek Generations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A short film has been released to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek Generations, and it sees William Shatner ‘return’ as Captain Kirk. The ten-minute film, titled Unification, was by the Roddenberry Archive and their technology partner OTOY in collaboration with Paramount (H/TTrek Movie).
Nov. 18, 2024
Zelda cosplayer struggling with "impossible" Link design flaw finds solution after Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai steps in to help
“Now it’s possible” to unsheathe Link’s sword When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, a Legend of Zelda cosplayer exposed a serious design flaw in Link’s outfit that was preventing them from being able to unsheathe the sword on his back, but afterSuper Smash Bros. series creator Masahiro Sakurai stepped in to help, the cosplayer has found a solution to the problem.
Nov. 18, 2024
3 months after launch, Star Wars Outlaws' next big update is starting to sound like a whole new open-world game
I’m staring at this Star Wars Outlaws update in disbelief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas revealed a little more about what’s coming in the next bigStar Wars Outlawsupdate, including combat changes so fundamental that it sounds like we’re basically getting a whole new open-world game. I was already starting tofeel bad for enjoying Outlaws as much as I did at launch, and now it looks like Ubisoft is attempting to speedrun its own No Man’s Sky-style redemption tour.
Nov. 18, 2024
After 4 years, Tom Hardy’s long-awaited Netflix action thriller finally gets a first look and release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released a look at Havoc, Tom Hardy’s long-awaited action-thriller. Per Netflix, the official synopsis is as follows: “After a drug deal gone wrong, a detective fights his way through a criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s son - unraveling a web of corruption and conspiracy ensnaring his entire city.” You can check out the photo below.
Nov. 18, 2024
After 7 years, a forgotten Team Fortress 2 taunt is in the spotlight as the ultimate meme expression of FPS dominance: "You either Yeti cancel or the Yeti cancels you"
“It is a moment of pure grandeur, an orchestration of terror, and an amalgamation of dominance” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry, I don’t make the rules, but Team Fortress 2 is now all about Yeti canceling. It’s either a forbidden technique that FPS masters are using as a display of absolute dominance or the community meme of the moment, and either way it’s absolutely bewildering every lapsed TF2 player who comes across it.
Nov. 18, 2024
Apple TV’s Godzilla spin-off Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 gets first look as production is now officially underway
“Greetings from Skull Island” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have our first look at Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 thanks to a new image shared by production company Legendary Television, which also officially confirms that production is still underway. The new pic, captioned “Greetings from Skull Island”, keeps things pretty cryptic. It shows part of a Monarch base looking quite worse for wear and surrounded by trucks branded with the Apex Cybernetics logo.
Nov. 18, 2024
As Helldivers 2's new Democracy Space Station guns down the divers who helped build it, one dev says Arrowhead need to "own that and adapt" but warns that "things are rarely crap or fantastic" at first
“We need to own that and adapt” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsHelldivers 2players cower in fear from the friendly fire bombardment brought on by the newly-completed Democracy Space Station, one dev admits that its rollout has been “a step down.” The difficulties being caused by the DSS -which was completed last weekbut then immediately forced Arrowhead tostart offering out extra shields when it started blowing players to smithereens- seem appropriate for Helldivers lore, but very frustrating for those facing its bombardment.
Nov. 18, 2024
As if Silent Hill 2 Remake wasn't scary enough, now you can play it in first-person VR with full motion controls thanks to this mod built for braver people than me
The scariest game of the year just got a whole lot scarier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not hyperbolic to say Bloober Team’sSilent Hill 2 Remakemight be the scariest game of all time, and a new first-person VR mod threatens to ratchet up the horror substantially. For obvious reasons, a well-made VR experience is always going to be exponentially more immersive than its conventional TV screen counterpart, and when the world you’re immersed in is filled with otherworldly abominations designed by one of the most beloved horror artists of all time, well, you’d better hope you’re built from tougher stuff than me.
Nov. 18, 2024
As Metal Gear Solid 2 surpasses its 23rd anniversary, Hideo Kojima says "I sacrificed many things to create the games the way I wanted"
“Even after 23 years,” he’s happy “people remember” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima, the legendary mastermind behind smash-hit titles likeDeath StrandingandMetal Gear, shares he’s made a good few personal sacrifices while designing his games to ensure that they’re everything he envisions. Speaking in a recentpostcommemoratingMetal Gear Solid 2and its impressive 23 years, Kojima describes how much the community’s dedication means to him and explains why creating his iconic games hasn’t always been easy - on the contrary, creation was a process marked by sacrifice.
Nov. 18, 2024
Clementine Book Three promises a "heart-wrenching finale" to The Walking Dead spinoff
The YA series has its roots in Telltale’s The Walking Dead games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new book – written and drawn once again by Walden – it seems likeClementinehas finally found what she’s been searching for all this time: she has a safe place to live, a girlfriend, “and even a cat,” according to Skybound’s synopsis.
Nov. 18, 2024
Criticism of Arcane's reported $250 million budget is "silly from our perspective," says LoL co-creator, and Hollywood just can't understand "why we would do this"
“The market for this didn’t exist before Arcane” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The co-founder of League of Legends studio Riot Games is the latest voice to step in and defend spin-off series Arcane amid reports of its $250 million budget. In acommenton Reddit, Riot Games co-founder and chief product officer Marc Merrill explained whyArcane is ending with Season 2, saying that the show was always intended to run for two seasons and that Riot has more stories it wants to tell within its world.
Nov. 18, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 remake producer would "love" to do more HD-2D JRPG remakes, but with 9 releases in 7 years, he worries fans may get "bored" of them
“It’s something that even my supervisors are constantly unsure and mulling over” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The producer behind Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake would “love to consider” freshening up other entries in the JRPG series, but a few worries would need to be alleviated first. Speaking toBloomberg, producer Masaaki Hayasaka says that while remaking more Dragon Quest games is “something I’d love to consider," it would depend on how Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D is received and whetherSquare Enixfeels it is overdoing it on HD-2D games.
Nov. 18, 2024
Ghost Rider '44 and the Hellhunters have a new recruit in their fight against demonically-possessed Nazis: a 15-year-old Bucky Barnes
Check out a first look at Marvel Comics' Hellhunters #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s almost that time of the month again… Marvel’s complete February comics solicitations will be landing imminently, but before the big reveal the publisher has issued us with some exclusive cover art and preview pages from the third issue of Ghost Rider ‘44 origin seriesHellhunters.
Nov. 18, 2024
Ghostbusters star Dan Ackroyd doesn't think the original cast will return again: "I don't see that coming"
It sounds like Dan Ackroyd and Bill Murray won’t be back again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Original Ghostbusters star Dan Ackroyd doesn’t see a return to the franchise in his future. He most recently returned as his character Ray Stantz in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, alongside Bill Murray’s Peter Venkman, Ernie Hudson’s Winston Zeddemore, and Janine Melnitz’s Annie Potts.
Nov. 18, 2024
Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never happened because Valve lead Gabe Newell thought just “pushing the story forward” wasn’t a good enough reason to make a game
“We could’ve shipped it, it wouldn’t have been that hard” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvefounder and president Gabe Newell says there’s a simple reason Half-Life 2: Episode 3 never came to fruition - and it’s because he simply couldn’t find a good enough reason to complete the final piece of the sequel. Speaking in the recent 20th-anniversaryHalf-Life 2documentary,Valvedevelopers take a moment to look back at the shooter’s never completed Episode 3 and why progress on it came to a halt.
Nov. 18, 2024
I might just buy an Xbox this Black Friday - but you can bet I'm grabbing this early storage deal first
A brand new record-low price on a classic favorite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 1TB WD Black C50 storage expansion card is goingfor just $99.99this week, a full $50 off its $149.99 MSRP. That’s a brand new record-low price, beating previous offers by around $20. I’ve never seen this drive go below $100 before today - even during major sales events it’s always been stuck at around $125.
Nov. 18, 2024
James Gunn says "more than one" potentially R-rated DC projects are currently in the works: "Whatever is worthy of the story"
There might be some R-rated DC movies on the way in James Gunn and Peter Safran’s upcoming slate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnsays there may be more R-rated projects on the way as part of the new DCU slate. “It’s not about testing out to see if this thing works. It’s just about telling a story. If a story is going to be R-rated, we’re totally okay with that,” Gunn toldCollider, adding that there’s “more than one” thing in the works that may be R-rated.
Nov. 18, 2024
13 years since the last movie, Jude Law has a promising update on Sherlock Holmes 3: "The hope is we’re still going to do it"
It’s been 13 years since the last movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third Sherlock Holmes movie may have been in development for over a decade, but Jude Law has a new update – and it seems pretty promising. Next up for Law, though, is a new entry in a different franchise: Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. He stars alongside Nick Frost and Kerry Condon in the new series, which follows a group of kids trying to make their way back home across the galaxy.
Nov. 18, 2024
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure creator slams AI "fraudsters'" influence over the manga industry after seeing a drawing so eerily reminiscent of his work he thought it was his
Hirohiko Araki worries AI-generated fakes will be accepted as the real things if AI isn’t regulated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure creator Hirohiko Araki has reportedly warned of the evils of AI-generated art after nearly being tripped up by an uncanny recreation of his own manga. In a new book, Hirohiko Araki’s New Manga Techniques: How to Create a Villain (as translated by JoJo’s Wiki below), the manga artist airs concern over the impact that AI-generated fakes will have on the manga industry.
Nov. 18, 2024
League of Legends creator clears up "confusion" over Arcane's 'five-season plan': "Arcane was always written to be two seasons"
Marc Merrill debunks rumors over Arcane’s story length When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games co-founder and League of Legends creator Marc Merrill has cleared up confusion surrounding Arcane’s ‘five-season’ plan, saying that the Netflix series was only ever going to be two seasons long. In response to an article that suggested Arcane was two seasons long because there are ‘other stories to tell’ in the League of Legends universe, Merrill replied onReddit: “Arcane was always written to be two seasons.
Nov. 18, 2024
MySims' Switch launch is cute and all, but it has nothing on the best old school Sims 2 games that really deserve a port
Now Playing | Yes, I’m talking about The Sims 2 on Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims has a near constant presence throughout my life. I’ve talked in the past abouthow well The Sims Medieval holds upto this day, and reflected on the benefits and drawbacks of the mainline series’generational format– including how it complicates the future ofThe Sims 4as alegacy product.
Nov. 18, 2024
New Arcane season 2 trailer teases the emotional final episodes – and it's hidden away on Netflix
The first look at Act 3 is now here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A storm is coming, the likes of which Piltover has never faced,” Jayce says in the first trailer for Arcane season 2’s final three episodes. The 45-second-long teaser (which you can see below) is quick to back up that statement, flooding the viewer with a sizzle reel of action, angst, and drama as Ambessa’s destructive force seemingly brings war topside.
Nov. 18, 2024
New sneak peek of the Doctor Who Christmas Special teases a familiar enemy – and dinosaurs
It’s nearly time to check in to the Time Hotel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first sneak peek of this year’s Doctor Who Christmas Special is here – and the episode looks set to feature dinosaurs and the return of the Villengard Corporation. In the clip, which aired as part of the BBC’s Children in Need charity coverage this past weekend, Ncuti Gatwa’s the Doctor and Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan’s new character Joy find themselves face to face with a mysterious box-like device.
Nov. 18, 2024
Nobody 2 first look sees a blood-soaked Bob Odenkirk ready for action
Bob Odenkirk will return in Nobody 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look comes courtesy of Empire magazine, and it suggests that Odenkirk’s Hutch will be on another violent rampage in the sequel. Check it out below. “Now that he’s back at it in full throttle, how does his family react to this beast?” director Timo Tjahjanto teased toEmpire.
Nov. 18, 2024
One Arcane season 2 theory is so good that it might have already spoiled act 3 – and could explain where Ekko has been this whole time
Time and time again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2’s most recent explosive cliffhanger saw Jayce on the warpath and killing Viktor at his commune. In response, those Viktor had healed began to turn monstrous which – when combined with Ambessa’s assault on the area – led to the deaths of Vander, Rictus, and Isha. Chances are, you’re still recovering from that emotional beatdown.
Nov. 18, 2024
One of the most popular board games just got a massive discount ahead of Black Friday
Spirit Island is 50% less at the moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few co-op board games are more well-regarded than Spirit Island, so it being slashed to half price is enough to make my eyebrows disappear into my hairline. You can currently grab Spirit Island for$44.99 at Amazoninstead of almost $90, and that’s just a single dollar away from its lowest ever price.
Nov. 18, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket understands the fun of collecting cards more than any other digital card game
Opinion | Sometimes the simply things bring the greatest joy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While there have been numerous outstanding digital card games over the years, including successful recreations of physical trading card games, they’ve seldom been able to capture the enjoyment of cracking open a physical card packet and filling out one’s own collection.Pokemon TCG Pocketis a new exception, distilling the TCG to the simplistic, easy-to-understand objective of collecting cool looking cards, and showing off your collection to others.
Nov. 18, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2's very own Arthur Morgan says he wishes that he could work with "genius" Metal Gear mastermind Hideo Kojima
Relatable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2voice actor Roger Clark reveals that if he could, he would work with renowned developerHideo Kojima- the legend behind smash-hit titles likeDeath StrandingandMetal Gear. “Manifesting this for you,” reads a hopeful comment under Clark’s post. “Don’t we all wish that,” jokes another. Various replies also feature fans tagging Kojima’s official account in the thread to try and grab the creator’s attention.
Nov. 18, 2024
Ryan Reynolds would love to return to do Deadpool 4, but says "there's a reason it's been six years since the last one"
It might take a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingDeadpool and Wolverine’s release onDisney Plus, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds has been riding high on the success of his MCU debut. However, he hasn’t ruled out returning to the mask once again… it might just take a while. Speaking toExtra, he was asked about if he’s thought about doingDeadpool 4yet.
Nov. 18, 2024
Simon Pegg says Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is the best in the series and praises Tom Cruise's latest stunts: "It's absolutely bananas"
The Final Reckoning gets high praise from one of its stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Simon Pegg has praised Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and it sounds like Tom Cruise’s stunts are going to be bigger than ever. All signs point to the film potentially being the last in the movie, so it makes sense that the franchise might be going out with a bang.
Nov. 18, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws, Hellblade 2, and Space Marine 2 are leading Xbox's Black Friday offerings so far
Christmas has come early - some of these games are up to 85% off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday comes but once a year, and while most folks are laser-focused on getting the best hardware and accessories during “Cyber Week”, buying software is great too. Microsoft has kicked off Xbox’s digital game sales early, and they’re shockingly good - bringing some of the most underrated games of the last year down to 50% off.
Nov. 18, 2024
Super Mario 64 speedrunning is "dead" after one runner claims all 5 major categories in what's being dubbed "the greatest speedrunning achievement of all time"
He accomplished what “seemed completely impossible” before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After previouslykilling almost every category in Super Mario 64, speedrunner Suigi has now finally done the seemingly impossible and has claimed all five major records at the same time - a feat some are calling “the greatest achievement” within speedrunning of all time. Of all theNintendospeedrunning records andSuper Mario 64achievements, there are perhaps none as massive as Suigi’s.
Nov. 18, 2024
The Game Awards nominees prove that 2024 is the year of the JRPG, with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Metaphor ReFantazio leading the field
Astro Bot is no slouch, either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Leading the field with seven nominations apiece are PlayStation exclusives Astro Bot and FF7 Rebirth, narrowly ahead of Metaphor: ReFantazio with six nominations. Those three games are up for the big Game of the Year award, joined by Black Myth: Wukong, Balatro, and Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Nov. 18, 2024
Tron 3 gets a new look as director teases a "grittier, more industrial" sequel
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look atTron: Ares, the third installment in the sci-fi franchise, has been released – and director Joachim Rønning says we’re in for something a little bit different this time. “With Nine Inch Nails making the music, this installment will be a little grittier, a little bit more industrial,” Rønning toldEmpire. “It’s been important for me to contrast The Grid and the real world.
Nov. 18, 2024
Woot is holding nothing back for its early Black Friday Nintendo Switch game deals
Huge savings on new releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With November well and truly underway we’re closer than ever to Black Friday and all the juicy Nintendo Switch deals that come with it. Some of the biggest US retailers like Best Buy and Walmart have already officially sounded the alarm for their early deals, but we still have a while until the biggest deals truly kick off.
Nov. 18, 2024
Jayce's controversial arc in Arcane season 2 has fans shaken, but one theory suggests it could all tie to the most dangerous place in League of Legends lore
“The void will drown you all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the end of episode 5, Jayce escapes from whatever it was that captured him, Ekko, and Heimerdinger at the end of episode 3. Dishevelled and clearly altered by his experience during the time between episodes 3 and 4, Jayce wastes no time in killing Salo (ostensibly cured by Viktor), before heading to Viktor’s compound in episode 6.
Nov. 17, 2024
20 years on, Snake Eater is still the perfect Metal Gear Solid game
Opinion | Kuwabara, Kuwabara When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 20 years ago today (November 17), Naked Snake performed the world’s first HALO jump into the jungles of Tselinoyarsk. Six years after Metal Gear Solid took the gaming world by storm, and three years after Kojima pissed everyone off by making Raiden the protagonist of Metal Gear Solid 2; once again players would be kept waiting for a second Solid Snake game (well, a fourth – but you probably missed those MSX2 games).
Nov. 17, 2024
After 20 years of WoW updates, will Blizzard ever need to wipe the slate clean? Maybe "at some long, distant point," but the MMO has already been totally "rebuilt"
“We’re constantly tearing out some old foundational system and replacing it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft is nearly 20 years old. Over that time, we’ve seen numerous other games trend from follow-ups and sequels to staying put and going the way of expansions and updates. World of Warcraft has always done the latter, and that’s how it’ll stay for the foreseeable future, though Blizzard acknowledges that “at some long, distant point down the line” it may have to confront more drastic changes.
Nov. 17, 2024
After 4 World of Warcraft events launched with bad loot this year alone, Blizzard admits that it can "start to seem like a pattern"
“We hear the feedback from the community loud and clear.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While for many,World of Warcraftis in a good place right now, one aspect of the game that has come in for criticism from players is event rewards, which recently, for the fourth time this year, have had to be made easier to obtain.
Nov. 17, 2024
As Rockstar prepares for GTA 6, one former dev explains how the pitch for GTA 5 was to do everything "bigger and better" than GTA 4
“That was the aim, to just push it in every area.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The internal pitch for GTA 5 was that it should be “bigger and better” than GTA 4 in basically every way, according to one former Rockstart developer" A lot goes into making a sequel, and a major part of that is coming up with new and iterative ways to keep the game fresh.
Nov. 17, 2024
Black Ops 6 player spent nearly 20 hours grinding to Prestige without getting a single kill, all by spamming Spy Cams
“Earning XP doing this is much better than you’d think” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For most of us, killing enemy players is the central mechanic of Call of Duty, but for oneBlack Ops 6player, not only has he refused to slay his fellow gamers, but he’s managed to Prestige without getting a single kill, and even has a decent win/loss ratio to boot.
Nov. 17, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's ending was tweaked in a "day-and-a-half" of reshoots after a pitch-perfect note from Blake Lively
“It really opened up a new way of thinking about this part of the movie” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inspiration can come from anywhere on multi-million dollar movies – even from someone who only had a walk-on role. Deadpool and Wolverineis one such example. Blake Lively, partner of Ryan Reynolds, may have only played Lady Deadpool in the Deadpool Corps for a few on-screen minutes, but her contributions to the Marvel movie’s final act go way beyond that.
Nov. 17, 2024
Gladiator 2 feels like Hollywood rarity – a totally necessary sequel that completes Maximus's story
Opinion | Gladiator 2 is a rare, necessary sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following contains spoilers forGladiator 2. Going into Gladiator 2, I was pretty sceptical. While the trailers had dazzled me with their awe-inspiring,Colosseum-flooding spectacle,I was privately doubting the necessity of a follow up to one of the best movies of all time. The first Gladiator movie has a definitive ending, bucketloads of emotion, and a place in the pantheon of film history.
Nov. 17, 2024
Martin Scorsese has shared a movie recommendation for one of the year's most underseen horror films
The man has taste When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When a director as incredible as Martin Scorsese recommends a film, you’d better darn well go and see it immediately, especially when it’s one of the year’s best and most overlooked movies. Speaking to theAssociated Pressabout his upcoming project, The Saints, the director was asked if he’d seen anything recently that he liked.
Nov. 17, 2024
Piglet's kid-friendly take on Resident Evil and Silent Hill is having a viral moment, and now its old director is sharing a fascinating Behind-the-Scenes peek
“a kind of cartoon Resident Evil” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now and again a game comes along that, for one reason or another, goes viral. In case you weren’t aware, that game of the moment right now stars Winnie the Pooh’s chum Piglet in a Resident Evil-esque adventure, and its director has been sharing some interesting tidbits about the game’s development.
Nov. 17, 2024
Ryan Reynolds reveals his favorite scene from Deadpool And Wolverine and it's an unexpected, emotional choice
He’s clearly a bit of a masochist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s your favorite scene inDeadpool & Wolverine? It might be Channing Tatum as Gambit saying “I’m boutta make a name for myself here,” or the Bye Bye Bye dance. For Ryan Reynolds, Deadpool himself, it’s the van scene where Wolverine verbally tears into him. “The thing I’m probably most proud of was the Wolverine speech in the van where he just tears Deadpool a new one,” says Reynolds during the 13th annual Behind the Camera Awards.
Nov. 17, 2024
Solo city builder dev says indie developers' efforts need to count: "You can't polish up that turd, you need to let go and move on"
Some tough love for aspiring developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being a game developer is hard, and being an indie one is even harder. The solo developer of city builderBulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles, Tomas Sala has some advice for how to make games these days. Speaking on the Thomas Brush podcast, Sala says “You need to check if your game is going to be successful.
Nov. 17, 2024
The Boys creator Eric Kripke says he "lives in absolute terror" that the show will become the thing they have been parodying
You either die a hero or live long enough to become a villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boyshas been going strong since its debut, but its fifth season will be its final one as series creator Eric Kripke reveals he “lives in absolute terror of becoming the thing we’ve been satirizing for five years.” “We do these shows because we really care about them and we’re passionate about them,” Kripke explains.
Nov. 16, 2024
After failing his deathless GTA 5 run 8 times, Red Dead Redemption 2 streamer spends 45 hours beating Rockstar's Western with no deaths on the third try
Well done, cowboy, well done When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dying inGTAis all part of the fun. It’s baked into the game, too. You just wake up in the hospital minus some cash, indicative of the privatized American healthcare system. StreamerCrayatortried to completeGTA 5deathless eight times before giving up, and he managed to beatRed Dead Redemption 2without dying on his third attempt.
Nov. 16, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 15-17)
Thrilling sci-fi series Silo season 2 premieres and Deadpool & Wolverine finally hits streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas has started, but while you still have time to relax before you frantically begin stuffing turkeys, why not put your feet up and enjoy this weekend’s streaming highlights? There are plenty of new movies and shows to get stuck into this mid-November on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,DisneyPlus, Max, and Apple TV.
Nov. 16, 2024
"It makes me sick": Skyrim modder with 475,000 downloads, fed up with "daily harassment," abandons modding after "thousands of hours" of work on what she calls "the most advanced follower to ever exist"
Their departure has sparked another conversation about how the modding scene looks after its own When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Skyrim modder with nearly 500,000 downloads has announced that she’s stepping away from the modding scene despite putting “thousands of hours” into her masterwork as a result of demands and harassment from the community. Many of the 475,000 mod downloads amassed by modder Kukielle stem from her extremely detailedSkyrimfollower mods.
Nov. 16, 2024
After he "lived in fear" of on-set leaks, Ryan Reynolds had a surprisingly straightforward plan to stop Deadpool and Wolverine spoilers from getting out: "Everyone runs for cover"
“We never had to actually deploy that little tactic, but I lived in fear” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has revealed the plan to stop Deadpool and Wolverine’s biggest spoilers from leaking on set. “I was so fucking scared that people would see [Wesley Snipes, Channing Tatum, Jennifer Garner, and Dafne Keen]. Genuinely, it kept me up at night,” Reynolds said on the Deadpool and Wolverine director’s commentary of the Ant Man Arena’s big fight scene involving Blade, Gambit, Elektra, and X-23/Laura taking on Cassandra Nova’s minions.
Nov. 16, 2024
Arcane season 2 showrunner explains that some of that $250 million budget came about because "no one has ever made a great thing by not taking bets"
You’ve got to spend money to make money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcaneseason 2 is in full swing, and since rumors circulated thatthe League of Legends spin off show cost $250 million, that’s all some people can talk about. While the number hasn’t been explicitly confirmed by the showrunners, Christian Linke has shared some thoughts on it.
Nov. 16, 2024
Arcane showrunner explains why it's ending with season 2 as he once again hints at future stories: “We spent nine years at this point on these 11 or so characters”
Some of the team have gotten married and have kids now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcaneseason 2 is in full swing, but prepare for it to end, because the creators are definitely done and there won’t be a season 3. Speaking toAnimation Magazine, showrunner Christian Linke takes some time to reflect on how theLeague of Legendsspin off show got its start, “We definitely started Arcane at a time where there wasn’t a lot of precedent for this approach,” he says.
Nov. 16, 2024
Arcane won't be back for season 3, but a single, subtle scene from act 2 is already mapping out the future of League of Legends animation
Opinion| Arcane’s act 2’s most understated scene could be one of its most important When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane is ending with season 2, but showrunners Alex Yee and Christian Linke have already outlined their desire to keep telling stories in the League of Legends universe. Now, with a single understated scene in episode 5, they might have paved the way for the future of Riot’s animation push.
Nov. 16, 2024
As Arcane showrunners protest that their $250 million budget is quite cheap for 18 episodes, 1 anime director points out that its costs 25 times more per episode than his show
Arcane is great, but think of how many shows could have been funded with its budget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you’ve probably heard thatArcane’s two seasons cost $250 millionto make, and one anime creator claims just one season of theLeague of Legendsspin-off show would have paid for 25 seasons of his own. Thomas Astruc, creator and director of Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, took toTwitterto write that “one season ofArcanecosts 25 seasons of Miraculous.
Nov. 16, 2024
WoW lead says "big bets" with World of Warcraft: The War Within were worth it – "Of course, yes, if I could catch that scaling bug, I'd love to go back"
Blizzard’s Ion Hazzikostas says, “At a very high level, there aren’t too many regrets for me as a game director” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s The War Within expansion has fans of the MMO eating pretty good right now. Blizzard’s approach to storytelling is greatly improved, the grind isn’t as oppressive, and the place is generally friendlier to solo- and alt-inclined players.
Nov. 16, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star compares her character's dysfunctional marriage to another HBO show: "There are aspects of Tony Soprano somewhere in there"
Exclusive: Jodhi May teases the Emporer and Empress' “dysfunctional” relationship in Dune: Prophecy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New prequel series Dune: Prophecy may hold the Sisterhood (AKA the sect that would become the Bene Gesserit) at its center, but there are plenty of other players on the chess board too. One of these is Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong) and his wife Empress Natalya, played by Jodhi May.
Nov. 16, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star Travis Fimmel compares his role in the sci-fi prequel to his work on Vikings
Exclusive: Travis Fimmel and Jodhi May compare the physical and emotional violence in the prequel series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Travis Fimmel is no stranger to on-screen violence. He played Vikings' Ragnar Lothbrok, and now he’s taking on the role of mysterious solider Desmond Hart in new prequel series Dune: Prophecy. Working for Emperor Javicco Corrino (Mark Strong), Desmond has strong convictions, if cryptic motivations – and he’ll go to any lengths to fulfill what he believes is his greater purpose.
Nov. 16, 2024
EA FC 25 Track Stars pace ratings and full cards list
Theo Hernandez gets a super OP card in your FC 25 Track Stars guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final set of EA FC 25 Track Stars pace ratings are in, with the promo ending after just a single week. That’s not a complaint, as this campaign delivered some of the most OP items yet seen inEA FC 25.
Nov. 16, 2024
Finally, our first look at the chaotic gameplay footage of The Binding of Isaac multiplayer, the online update we've been waiting a decade for
We’re going to have so much fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A whopping 13 years on from its original release,The Binding of Isaacis set to receive its own online multiplayer mode, and to absolutely nobody’s surprise, the first gameplay footage we’ve seen is pure, unadulterated chaos. While it’s not the most popular roguelike around these days, there was a time when The Binding of Isaac was the hottest on the market, and it still has plenty of dedicated fans who have racked up hundreds, if not thousands of hours in the game.
Nov. 16, 2024
Former The Elder Scrolls Online lead says Bethesda was such an amazing partner that it was harder to make a WoW-free MMO than it was to make a good Elder Scrolls MMO
“One of the things we had to do was break out of the WoW mold” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite the high expectations from Elder Scrolls fans, according to The Elder Scrolls Online’s former creative director,Bethesda’s help meant that the harder challenge was finding a way to distinguish the game fromWorld of Warcraft. WhileThe Elder Scrolls Onlinemay not be as big asBlizzard’s domineering WoW, it has certainly cemented itself a place in the wider MMORPG landscape.
Nov. 16, 2024
Gladiator 2 might be Lucius' story, but Denzel Washington steals every scene he's in
Opinion: Denzel Washington is Gladiator 2’s scene stealer – and he deserves recognition this awards season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forGladiator 2. “The way I look at it, I’m putting this dress on, these rings and I’m going crazy,“Denzel Washington saidof his role in Gladiator 2 – and oh boy, did he mean it.
Nov. 16, 2024
Overwatch Classic might not be the hero shooter at its best, but it still deserves to be a permanent mode
Opinion | Going back in time has its perks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something that must be said: the launch version of our beloved Overwatch is not the best version of the game. Some characters (like D.Va) are borderline unplayable compared to their current versions, while other heroes (like Bastion) are outrageously overpowered. Imbalance was the name of the game, and the lack of hero limit made for some genuinely outrageous team compositions, including 2 Cassidys, 2 Winstons, and 2 Lucios, or 5 Winstons and a single Lucia healing/speeding giant monkeys around the map.
Nov. 16, 2024
The plot for Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is complete, and the team is now moving forward with the JRPG's development
“We need to let people experience the world from a higher perspective.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Less than a year on from the release ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second game in the FF7 remake trilogy, it has been confirmed that the plot for the third and final instalment has been finished, and developerSquare Enixhas begun to work on it.
Nov. 16, 2024
BioWare art director is sharing more Dragon Age: The Veilguard concept art, including the very first piece he made for BioWare's latest RPG
“I started sketching out what cool things might come next” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingDragon Age: The Veilguard’s long-awaited release at the end of October,BioWare’s art director has been sharing pieces of concept art from early in the game’s development, including the very first piece he did for the project. Games these days take a long time to develop, and that was especially true for Dragon Age: The Veilguard, with developers like then concept artist, now art director Matt Rhodes already thinking up ideas for the follow-up to the not-yet-releasedDragon Age: Inquisition.
Nov. 15, 2024
10,000 glowing Steam reviews in, anime Stardew Valley-like Fields of Mistria reveals "major update" with, oh my goodness, mounts to ride around on
Spotted horses, pink cows, purple llamas, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afterlaunching to “Overwhelmingly Positive” reviews on Steam, Fields of Mistria continues to grow with new updates from indie developer NPC Studio - and the first big patch is just a few days away now. Fields of Mistria offers a unique blend ofStardew Valleycharm and Sailor Moon magic with its whimsical features and foundation as a farming sim.
Nov. 15, 2024
33 years later, it's clearer than ever that Point Break is one of the best Keanu Reeves movies ever made
Big Screen Spotlight | As Point Break returns to cinemas, we look back on why it’s a cult classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that Keanu Reeves is one of our best movie stars. Whether he’s gunning his way through a neon-soaked criminal underworld, kung-fu-ing devious computer constructs, or shredding on an air guitar, Reeves is a big-screen icon.
Nov. 15, 2024
6 months after getting sick of the RPG, I'm finally going to finish Dragon's Dogma 2 in time for 2025
Now Playing | One hell of a last-minute new year’s resolution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But no sooner had I made my peace with the fact thatBaldur’s Gate 3might havespoiled RPGs for me forever, any and all intrigue I’d had driving me toward the end ofDragon’s Dogma 2suddenly drained away. Ultimately, upon unlocking the point-of-no-return quest The Guardian Gigantus, I gave up completely – but not before attempting tonuke my whole playthroughby way of the notoriousDragon’s Dogma 2 Dragonsplague.
Nov. 15, 2024
A Deep Rock Galactic player became a real-life explosives miner as "a direct result" of the "silly little dwarf game," and he couldn't be happier with his career
Interview | Yes, he has an epic beard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Famously wholesome co-op dwarf game Deep Rock Galactic has finally done it. The game inspired one player to become a miner, specifically an explosives miner, in real life. I’ve followed Deep Rock Galactic for yearsand have always wondered if this would ever actually happen, so when Bulk-Detonator – or Mat, as he requested – shared his story with the game’s Reddit community, I about fell out of my chair.
Nov. 15, 2024
A new Sonic 3 image has a suspiciously large empty space – and it could be hiding a secret cameo
“Stone is leaving that space for Robotnik’s massive and well deserved ego” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new image forSonic the Hedgehog 3has left a suspiciously perfect amount of space for a mystery character, and fans are inevitably trying to work out who it is – despite one cast member’s on-brand misdirects. The image in question comes from Entertainment Weekly.
Nov. 15, 2024
A SWAT team full of wizards makes for a brilliant mash-up of strategy game ideas that also happens to fix one of my biggest gripes with XCOM 2
Indie Spotlight | Tactical Breach Wizards is a hilarious blend of Harry Potter and Into the Breach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I move one of my units a little way up the map, cursing as the attention of every bad guy in this room snaps onto him. My rifle-toting wizard’s health bar starts to blink out as an array of bullet trails and body slams are planned out in advance.
Nov. 15, 2024
After being announced 20 years ago, Tom Hardy's "awesome" Splinter Cell movie is now officially dead
“It was going to be hardcore and awesome” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans have been reacting to the long overdue news, admitting that they’d pretty much thought as much. “I’ve long since assumed the movie was very dead. It’s too bad though. I think Splinter Cell would bring a fairly unique approach to the spy genre. He’s not really Bond, Bourne or anything I’ve seen before,“one wrote on Redditas asecond added: “Why is it so hard to get more Splinter Cell :(”.
Nov. 15, 2024
After leading his own RPG to release, Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead dubs Hideo Kojima as "one of the few people" who deserves the title of "auteurship"
Well-deserved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shortly after the launch of his own long-awaited RPG,BioWarecreative director andDragon Age: The Veilguardlead John Epler praisesMetal GearmastermindHideo Kojimafor his ability to bring whatever he has envisioned to the screen as a solid video game. Speaking in a recentposton BlueSky in response to aWashington Postarticle on Kojima, Epler shares his thoughts on the fellow creator’s reputation and work.
Nov. 15, 2024
After Starfield: Shattered Space's mixed reviews, Todd Howard wondered if Bethesda should "have waited to put buggies out"
Fans wanted “more features” from the expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the arrival ofShattered Space, Todd Howard was left questioning whether adding vehicles toStarfieldvia a free update before the expansion was the right thing to do - and it’s all thanks to fan feedback. Starfield’s first expansion launched to mixed reviews. As our ownStarfield: Shattered Space reviewdetails, it’s “a solid expansion that presents lots of choices and exploration, but doesn’t really deliver on the horror aspect Bethesda teased.
Nov. 15, 2024
Arcane: What is the Black Rose in League of Legends, and what does it mean for Mel and Ambessa?
The Black Rose is a League of Legends deep cut, but it’s making itself known in Arcane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is the Black Rose in Arcane season 2? Throughout the show, a mysterious cabal has been causing problems for Mel Medarda and her mother Ambessa, revealing itself in the first act of Arcane season 2 as the Black Rose.
Nov. 15, 2024
As viral Piglet game hits $300 resale amid Silent Hill and Resident Evil comparisons, collectors say it's "the perfect encapsulation of why retro game collection f***ing sucks now"
Oh bother When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know that an old Piglet game is going viral and highlighting everything wrong with the retro market? Well, now you do. You probably remember Piglet, the anxious Winnie the Pooh character, just like I do. A cute pink little piggy who totters after his best friend, the red-shirt-wearing Pooh bear.
Nov. 15, 2024
CEO behind GTA Trilogy calls out Rockstar's "d*ck move" for removing his studio's name, claiming that "hundreds of fixes" had "stayed out of players' hands for years"
Grove Street Games was removed from the GTA Trilogy collection’s splash screen in the latest update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, which includes GTA 3, San Andreas, and Vice City, was full of bugs when it first released and generally wasn’t considered to live up to the ‘definitive edition’ part of its name.
Nov. 15, 2024
Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 review: "Returns to the sort of hard-hitting form that made it such a fan favorite in the first place"
While stopping short of earning its black belt, the second part of Cobra Kai’s final season is a significant improvement over its first – largely thanks to the Sekai Taikai karate tournament reinvigorating its plotlines and personal feuds The focus on the Sekai Taikai freshens things up The tournament matches don’t disappoint The finale stands out as one of the show’s best episodes to date Repetitive storylines continue to punctuate the final season
Nov. 15, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of February 2025 comics and covers featuring Batman, Superman, Batman, the Justice League, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez wrap up their run on Batman with issue #157 as Gotham faces all-out chaos. It seems like this will be a particularly impactful issue for Jim Gordon (who has been havinga weird old time of it lately) and the Riddler as Zdarsky and Jiménez bring their epic tale to a close, just in time for Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee’sHush 2.
Nov. 15, 2024
Will there be a Gladiator 3? What Ridley Scott has said about a possible threequel
What we know about Gladiator 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2, the follow-up to Ridley Scott’s original 2000 movie, may have only just arrived, but you might already be wondering: will there be a Gladiator 3? With 24 years between the original and the sequel, Gladiator 2 came as some surprise. Based on Scott’s comments, though, we have a pretty good idea about whether a threequel is on the cards.
Nov. 15, 2024
Dune: Prophecy showrunner wants to "continue the momentum" of the movies: "It’s an amazing time to be a Dune fan"
Exclusive: Alison Schapker talks creating a prequel series that serves as a “fun” companion to Denis Villenueve’s films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapker says she hopes the prequel series is a “real ride” for Dune fans. “It’s an amazing time to be a Dune fan. I want to continue that momentum, to have you go enjoy the films where they are.
Nov. 15, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star praises Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya, talks stepping into 'unbelievably difficult shoes' when making the new prequel series
Exclusive: Olivia Williams talks the pressures of making the upcoming prequel series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy star Olivia Williams says she had some big shoes to fill when joining the cast of the new prequel series. “I’m such an insane Zendaya fan. I had the unbelievable challenge of watching Euphoria with my daughters - which we can imagine the quality,” Williams tells GamesRadar+ in an exclusive interview at New York City Comic Con.
Nov. 15, 2024
When is Gladiator 2 out on streaming?
Your guide to watching Gladiator 2 at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2is out now (in UK theaters, that is – US audiences have a little longer to wait), bringing us the long-awaited follow-up to Ridley Scott’s Roman epic after almost 25 years. This time, Paul Mescal’s Lucius is stepping into the arena, and he’s joined by some other new faces, including Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Fred Hechinger.
Nov. 15, 2024
Gladiator 2 ending explained: Who dies? What happens to Lucius?
Here’s everything you need to know about about the final act of Gladiator 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 24 years on from the original,Gladiator 2has finally arrived on our screens. This time around, the Ridley Scott film follows Maximus' son Lucius, who we first meet living in Numidia. Following an invasion from the Roman Empire, he’s brought to Rome where he trains to become a gladiator, and follow in his father’s footsteps.
Nov. 15, 2024
Gladiator 2 post-credits scene: does the sequel have a post-credits scene?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DoesGladiator 2have a post-credits scene? That’s the question you are probably pondering now that the sequel is finally out in cinemas, only 24 years after the release of the epic original Gladiator. This time around we follow Paul Mescal’s Lucius as he is thrust into the world of gladiators in a corrupt Rome led by young twin emperors Caracalla (Fred Hechinger) and Geta (Joseph Quinn).
Nov. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Democracy Space Station is killing so many Helldivers that the devs are giving out free shields and extra lives in a "temporary" emergency fix
Update: Arrowhead agrees the DSS is a team-killing nightmare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: Developer Arrowhead hasacknowledgedthat the Democracy Space Station that Helldivers 2 players spent months fighting for is, in fact, more of a nuisance than anything, causing “an unexpectedly steep increase in heroic sacrifices.” To help mitigate all the friendly fire, an emergency “temporary” change has been rolled out, giving all players fighting on DSS-guarded planets extra lives and free shields for a little added buffer.
Nov. 15, 2024
Here are Netflix's Top 10 TV shows right now – and the 3 you need to stream
These are the best TV shows to watch on Netflix’s Top 10 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s top 10 shows this week are a colorful bunch of hard-hitting dramas, legal battles, and magical animated series. Below, we’ll provide you a snapshot of what the world is watching, so you can get on the pulse of the hottest, biggest shows on Netflix this week.
Nov. 15, 2024
If a month of Pokemon TCG Pocket has taught me anything, it's that Mewtwo is still the world's strongest Pokemon
Opinion | Players are conceding battles the moment they see a benched Ralts, but is there a way to counter this Psydrive overdrive? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon: Sword and Shieldmay have introduced the frankly grotesque Eternamax Eternatus, but back in my day the strongest Pokemon was always Mewtwo. Whether you were playing the games, trading the cards, or – as I did – quite literally pretending to be Pokemon with your friends, Mewtwo’s place was well-established as the greatest of all time.
Nov. 15, 2024
In an expansion-heavy time for Xbox, Phil Spencer says he doesn't like "expansions that are manipulative" – "I don't want it to be, like, the third level that you cut"
“Not every game will do expansions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Xbox ends the year with more than a few expansions under its belt,MicrosoftGaming bossPhil Spenceris warm on expansions but doesn’t want them to feel “manipulative.” Speaking with reporter Stephen Totilo forGameFile(as our friends atPC Gamer spotted), Spencer stresses that there’s no “top-down mandate” for expansions to Xbox games, noting later in the interview that “not every [Microsoft] game will do expansions.
Nov. 15, 2024
Job ad reveals Blizzard's unannounced "open-world shooter game," and that's all the evidence I need to get overhyped about that rumored StarCraft shooter
StarCraft shooter confirmed? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following rumors ofanother StarCraft shooterin September, job listings for an “unannounced” open-world game have appeared onBlizzard’s career recruitment page. As can be seen on Blizzard’s official career recruitmentwebsite, the AAA company behindWorld of WarcraftandOverwatchis hiring lead positions for an “upcoming open-world shooter game.” Details about the actual game itself are sparse, with the studio referring to the mysterious project only as yet “unannounced.
Nov. 15, 2024
Mario & Luigi: Brothership sets sail with its first ever discount right before Black Friday
Ahoy there Nintendo fans, yar shouldn’t miss this Switch game deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of Mario RPGs have been eating good. In just over a year we’ve had the Super Mario RPG remake, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and most recently, Mario and Luigi: Brothership on the Nintendo Switch. These games have also been released right at the tail-end of the handheld’s lifespan, proving that the over seven-year-old device still has some juice left in her.
Nov. 15, 2024
Mass Effect veterans' new sci-fi RPG Exodus teases that "all your missions are gonna include choices that have impact"
“Your choices are going to create a domino effect” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodusis an upcoming game from formerBioWaredevs, and they’ve answered some pressing questions in a recent Q&A like will your choices affect the outcome of the game like they do inMass EffectorDragon Age? One question asks, “Will all of the missions involve choices that impact loved ones over time due to time dilation?
Nov. 15, 2024
Matt Reeves has finally explained why Batman doesn't intervene in The Penguin
Batman doesn’t appear in The Penguin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman director Matt Reeves has finally explained why the Caped Crusader doesn’t intervene during the events of The Penguin. “This was a time of great turmoil in the city, it’s literally the week after what happened,” Reeves toldDigital Spy. “Much of the city is in desperation, so police can’t get everywhere, there’s crime everywhere, it’s a very, very dangerous time.
Nov. 15, 2024
Meet Elden Ring's newest hero: the Lore Accurate Knight, a sword-and-board legend crushing bosses with a simple Dark Souls-inspired loadout
“Imagine how they must feel losing to a common knight” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few days ago, YouTuberSax Slave Gaelasked the Elden Ring Reddit community a simple question: “Anyone here enjoy Basic Sword and Board Knight Builds?” It turns out a lot of people do. Gael’s clip of a knightly Consort Radahn fight did some numbers among the community, so he soon returned with another duel pitting the knight against fan-favorite boss Bayle the Dread,which quickly racked upnearly 10,000 upvotes.
Nov. 15, 2024
One of last year's best PC survival games is coming to PS5 next year, and now it's got a 2-hour demo
Forever Skies' PS5 demo will let you grab an exclusive airship skin, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of last year’s best PC survival games,Forever Skies, is finally spreading its wings and making its way onto PS5 next year, and console players have already been given the chance to have a taste with a demo that’s available now.
Nov. 15, 2024
Penguin theory argues one unsuspecting character is secretly an iconic Batman villain that we haven’t seen since the Christopher Nolan trilogy
Uh, Scarecrow? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One eagle-eyed fan haspointed outwhat looks to be either a massive Batman Easter egg or ominous foreshadowing for a potential second season of The Penguin. InThe Penguin episode 4, there’s a brief, zoomed-out shot of Sofia looking through Julian Rush’s office. Upon closer look, we can see two objects that look eerily like Scarecrow’s syringe glove from the comics as well as his creepy rag mask.
Nov. 15, 2024
Phil Spencer says Xbox will "definitely do more consoles" as he seems to take a jab at the PS5 Pro: "We don't need to do incremental hardware for our own benefit"
Shots fired When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xboxran an ad showing off everything that is now an Xbox, and while some fans are worried this means the company is abandoning the iconic hardware,Phil Spencerassures it will “definitely do more consoles.” The new ad, “This is an Xbox,” shows off all the various pieces of tech you can use to play Xbox games.
Nov. 15, 2024
Get $888 of Pathfinder RPG books for $30 with the best bundle I've ever seen
You’re getting the up-to-date remastered rules, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I swear, this Pathfinder book deal isreallytesting my willpower today. How does getting $888 of rules and adventures for just $30 sound? Or, if you’re based in the UK, just over £700’s-worth for £23? Combine that with the sheer amount ofstuffyou’re getting for the best deal I’ve seen on Pathfinder… like, ever.
Nov. 15, 2024
Rogue One's Ben Mendelsohn teases his Andor arrival in perfect Krennic fashion: "I think it's a bit of a mismatch"
Krennic is back in Andor season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ben Mendelsohn is returning as his fearsome Rogue One character Krennic inAndor season 2, and, by the sounds of things, he’s going to have a big impact. Andor has no shortage of Imperial villains already, of course, including Denise Gough’s Dedra Meero. That’s where the tension might come in.
Nov. 15, 2024
Ryan Reynolds shares an "abandoned" scene from Deadpool and Wolverine, featuring a namedrop of X-Men's Jean Grey
Deadpool & Wolverine is now streaming on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has shared a new, previously unseenDeadpool and Wolverinescene – and it namedrops another X-Men character. “An abandoned, half-baked, quasi-edited and never-before-seen-for-good-reason montage featuring the greatest rock band on earth? ‘Kay,” Reynolds tweeted, alongside the clip, which clocks in at one minute and 13 seconds (and which you can watch below).
Nov. 15, 2024
Stellar Blade dev says no, its RPG shooter about staring contests with anime butts (which you always win because butts don't have eyes) isn't getting a Netflix anime
The story could actually be perfect for a sci-fi show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Bladewas a phenomenal commercial success for developer Shift Up, which has now debunked the rumors that its previous game, which involves a lot of staring at jiggling butts, isn’t going to be getting aNetflixadaptation. Goddess of Victory: Nikke is a third-person shooter gacha game developed by Shift Up.
Nov. 15, 2024
The 32 greatest George Clooney movies
When he left ER, George Clooney’s star only got bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Clooney has come a long way from television emergency rooms. He’s regarded as one of the most prolific (and most handsome) movie stars of all time. But which George Clooney movies are actually the greatest of all time? After graduating high school and working jobs like stock boy and going door-to-door selling insurance – not to mention failing to make it in pro baseball, being cut from tryouts for the Cincinnati Reds – Clooney caught the acting bug when he became an extra in a 1978 TV miniseries filmed in Clooney’s hometown.
Nov. 15, 2024
The Boys season 5 cast still doesn't know how the series will end, but they do know when filming will start, and it's very soon
Cameras roll in a matter of weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5has had a rather exciting update, as the final season will start filming in a matter of weeks according to the show’s creator Eric Kripke. “We start shooting a week from Monday. That’s less than two weeks,” revealed Kripke in an interview withCollider. But as this isthe very last season of the Prime Video show, there is bound to be some sadness there.
Nov. 15, 2024
The early 2025 game avalanche just got worse: Fallout and Metro-inspired survival game Atomfall is coming in March
There are a lot of games coming in February and March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November used to be the busy period for games, but now February and March have taken over as some of the most hectic months for new releases and Atomfall comes right at the tail end. The beginning of the year can be a tough time as most of us spend too much money over the December holiday period and end up needing to save for a bit before splurging on half a dozen new games.
Nov. 15, 2024
The official Fantastic Four: First Steps synopsis has been revealed in a surprising way, and it teases a "very personal" conflict in the Marvel movie
Marvel’s First Family will “face their most daunting challenge yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The official synopsis for Marvel’s upcomingFantastic Fourmovie has surprisingly been released, and it gives away some big hints about theMarvel Phase 6film. The synopsis comes courtesy of official press material, and it reads: “Set against the vibrant backdrop of a 1960s-inspired, retro-futuristic world,Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family – Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they face their most daunting challenge yet.
Nov. 15, 2024
The original Thunderbolts lineup is coming back – and now they're working for Doctor Doom
Thunderbolts: Doomstrike pits Bucky Barnes' new squad against the OG lineup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thunderbolts: Doomstrike is a new five-issue limited series from writers Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, with art from Tommaso Bianchi. In the series, Bucky will come face to face with the likes of Moonstone, Atlas, Fixer and more from that OG Thunderbolts lineup, now working with Doom.
Nov. 15, 2024
There are random shots of Wolverine's ass in one Deadpool and Wolverine scene because of a cut Captain America joke: "That's why I did that shot – to feature Canada's Ass"
The butt of the joke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy explains why the camera lingers on Hugh Jackman’s ass for slightly too long in one scene – and it’s because of a Captain America joke. The moment in question comes in the Marvel movie’s opening 30 minutes and sees Ryan Reynolds' The Merc with The Mouth dragging a drunk Wolverine via Time Door onto a catwalk on the TVA to meet Paradox.
Nov. 15, 2024
These early Asus ROG Ally Black Friday deals are keeping me from thinking about the white Steam Deck
Things are ramping up in the handheld price ring. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new white Steam Deck has been living in my head rent free this week. That’s hardly surprising since I loveValve’s portable powerhouse, but with Black Friday on the way, I’ll no doubt end up lusting overAsusROG Ally deals instead. In fact, the handheld already has me in its clutches with the kind of prices I’d expect to see during the main event.
Nov. 15, 2024
Ubisoft kills "inaccurate rumors" around Assassin's Creed Animus Hub: rewards are "entirely free," no paid sub or battle pass, and "no extra cost" to missions
Update: Ubisoft steps in to set the record straight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: Anofficial postfrom aUbisoftcommunity manager has debunked a packet of rumors regarding the forthcoming Assassin’s Creed Animus Hub. Here’s the publisher’s full statement: “Hello everyone. It has come to our attention that inaccurate rumors have been circulating online regarding the upcoming Animus Hub (ex-codename Infinity).
Nov. 15, 2024
Warcraft 3: Reforged's 2.0 patch temporarily blocked access to the original RTS, with players who've owned the classic version for decades told that their license isn't valid
Thankfully, it’s not an intentional change When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Others shared similar tales, withone sayingthat “the CD [keys] of WC3 [Reign of Chaos] and [The Frozen Throne] have been on my account since forever,” andanother notingthat they’ve “owned the original game for almost 20 years,” and never needed to pay for Reforged to continue playing it with its classic visuals.
Nov. 15, 2024
PSA: More PS5 30th Anniversary Edition stock might go live over the next week
But you’ll have to be quick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Check Amazon Check Walmart Check Best Buy The full PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection will officially release on November 21, but with some retailers starting to take payments for pre-orders we could see a final wave of stock landing across the web over the next few days. Why? Because not all payments make it through.
Nov. 15, 2024
Deadpool, Wolverine, and Cable unite to form a "badass" new mutant strike force in Weapon X-Men
Uncanny X-Men writer Joe Casey is penning the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wolverine,Deadpool, Cable, and more heroes unite to form a brand new mutant strike force in February. Uncanny X-Men writer Joe Casey is returning to Marvel’s mutants alongside artist ChrisCross for Weapon X-Men – a new ongoing series that will also include Chamber and Thunderbird.
Nov. 14, 2024
Netflix's Top 10 movies just got a new contender for the #1 spot: Alita: Battle Angel
The James Cameron-produced sci-fi flick is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Impressive, really, considering it’s not a new release and it was only added to Netflix’s catalogue six days ago. Other titles in the top 5 include Let Go, Time Cut, and The Buckingham Murders. Directed by Robert Rodriguez and produced by James Cameron, Alita: Battle Angel takes inspiration from Yukito Kishiro’s manga series Battle Angel Alita.
Nov. 14, 2024
After a lukewarm reception to Ted Lasso season 3, Jason Sudeikis strikes back at the show's critics: "Some people want to judge – they don't want to be curious"
This is more Led Tasso than Ted Lasso When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Sudeikis clearly hasn’t taken a leaf out of Ted Lasso’s mild-mannered book – as he strikes back at critics of the tepidly-received third season of the Apple TV Plus series. “Much like live theater, the show, especially season 3, was asking the audience to be an active participant,” Sudeikis said in new book Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts (viaTVLine).
Nov. 14, 2024
After the death and destruction of The Penguin finale, one of its most low-key scenes may be hiding the villains for The Batman 2 in plain sight
The Court of Owls might be about to spread their wings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin finale might have secretly introduced The Batman 2’s villains. During the quick courtroom tete-a-tete between Oz (Colin Farrell) and Councilman Hady (Rhys Coiro), you may notice a peculiar print around the walls of the courtroom. But it’s not the design you want to pay attention to here.
Nov. 14, 2024
Airbnb and Gladiator 2 are teaming up to let you battle in the Rome Colosseum
You can live the gladiator life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re excited forGladiator 2, you don’t just have to watch the movie – you could actually live it, thanks to Airbnb. A new experience from the rental space marketplace promises an authentic gladiator experience (well, as authentic as you can get without all the murdering), set in the actual Colosseum in Rome, Italy.
Nov. 14, 2024
Andor season 2 is introducing a ship from a beloved 30-year-old Star Wars game to canon
The TIE Avenger from Star Wars: TIE Fighter is featured in Andor season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andor season 2is bringing back a ship that was first introduced in a video game released all the way back in 1994. This week,Disney finally gave us our first proper look at Andor season 2in aDisney Plustrailer featuring snippets from various shows, and in the brief footage, we see Cassian stealing a ship that’ll be instantly familiar to PC gamers of a certain age.
Nov. 14, 2024
Avowed is selling 5 days of early access, and in a surprise twist fueled by Xbox buying everyone, Obsidian's RPG is coming to Activision Blizzard's Battle.net
Fork over $90 and you can play Avowed five days early When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox opened pre-orders and confirmed the staggered launch in a newblog post. The Avowed Digital Standard Edition is $69.99 (or playable on Game Pass day one) and comes with the regular ol' game. The $89.99 Digital Premium Edition bundles in up to five days of early access, two premium skin packs, and a digital artbook and soundtrack.
Nov. 14, 2024
Avowed wasn't delayed "because Obsidian needed the time" to improve the RPG, but rather because "they'll use the time"
The delay wasn’t due to quality concerns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We can afford it when we have the Diablo expansion, then Black Ops, then Indy [and the Great Circle],” he explains. “We didn’t move it because Obsidian needed the time. They’ll use the time.” According to the CEO, the choice to delay Avowed kicked into gear after he spoke toXbox Game Studioshead Matt Booty to “plan it out” and after both leads consulted “with the Game Pass team.
Nov. 14, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev begs console players to exercise modding restraint, because a new hotfix is about to make your saves temporarily unplayable if you have 100+ installed
You can, in fact, have too many mods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s official mod support has been a massive success, with50 million mod downloadsas of the end of October, but Larian has now gently advised console players that you can, in fact, have too many. Over on Twitter, Larian confirms a hotfix is coming specifically to consoles “in the near future,” with the purpose of preventing “instability, reduced performance, and crashes when playing with more than 100 mods on console.
Nov. 14, 2024
Blood Hunt may be over but now She-Hulk and the Avengers face a new vampire problem: protecting them from the Nightstalkers
Preview | Check out an exclusive first look at pages from Avengers Assemble #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year the Marvel universe fell foul of a deadly swarm of bloodsuckers. The massiveBlood Hunt crossoverwas an epic tale that united a resurgent Vampire Nation against the Avengers, Spider-Man and many more of the publisher’s heroes. Eventually, of course, good prevailed but it was a status quo-shifting event that helpedDoctor Doom seize power as the Sorcerer Supreme, and which led to the creation of thousands more vamps.
Nov. 14, 2024
DC's Absolute Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman titles are perfect examples of the comic book reboot done right
Opinion | All three are an ideal blend of the old and the new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we got our first look at theAbsolute Batman, his hulking image couldn’t have seemed farther from what we typically associate with more famous versions of the Dark Knight. His muscular frame made him look like he needed to watch out for doorways more than bad guys, the logo on his chest was a geometry lesson (and an ax?
Nov. 14, 2024
DC's Mistress of Magic Zatanna is back on tour in a new comic from Superman and Far Sector artist Jamal Campbell
Campbell will write and draw the six-issue series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s Mistress of Magic returns in February with a new series written and drawn by acclaimedFar Sectorand Superman artist Jamal Campbell, with lettering by Ariana Maher. The six-issue limited series, which is set in the core DC universe, sees the Sorceress Supreme on tour once more, but her plans to get her life back on track are thrown into chaos by the arrival of a new adversary known as The Lady White.
Nov. 14, 2024
Denzel Washington reveals his Gladiator 2 character "actually kissed a man" in the movie, but it was cut: "I think they got chicken"
Macrinus shared a same-sex smooch on screen in Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2, but Denzel Washington says it got cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Denzel Washington has revealed thatGladiator 2originally featured a scene in which his character Macrinus kissed a man, but it was cut from the movie’s final edit. “I kissed the man in the film, but they took it [out].
Nov. 14, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star that previously said "it’s not like Star Wars" clarifies her comments about the upcoming prequel series: "Everything is relative"
Exclusive: Emily Watson talks the differences between Star Wars and the world of Dune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy star Emily Watson is a Star Wars fan, but she doesn’t think the upcoming prequel series compares to George Lucas’s sci-fi franchise. “Don’t get me wrong, I love Star Wars. I’m a huge Star Wars fan. But we’re in a universe where there isn’t ‘right’ anymore.
Nov. 14, 2024
Following millions of pre-registrations, cozy open-world game Infinity Nikki finally reveals its release date - and it's coming soon
December can’t come quickly enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Infinity Nikki, a mind-bogglingly beautiful open-world dress-up game headed by none other thanformer Breath of the Wild devKentaro Tominaga, finally has a release date - and it’s not too far off. There wasn’t any news regarding a potential launch window or release date until now, though, and it seems there’s thankfully not long left to wait.
Nov. 14, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day – Everything we know so far about the upcoming shooter
Gears of War: E-Day is heading our way, so here’s all the latest news on the upcoming Xbox Series X game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Gears of War: E-Day is the sixth entry in the GoW series, it’s actually taking us back to the events before the first 2006 game Gears of War (aka one of thebest shootersof all time).
Nov. 14, 2024
Glen Powell is "grateful" that Christopher Nolan "took a shot" by casting him in The Dark Knight Rises when he was a struggling actor
“It’s a validation that’s hard to explain” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Glen Powell has voiced his appreciation for Christopher Nolan and shared that he’s grateful the director took a chance on him by casting him in The Dark Knight Rises during a difficult point in his career. “I remember on Dark Knight Rises the feeling of being able to walk onto a set and you knew everybody in the world wanted to be on that set, right?
Nov. 14, 2024
GTA Trilogy developer seemingly unfollows Rockstar on social media after new update removes its name from menu screens
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition, received an update huge enough to match the size of its title. The patch notes didn’t give away just how much has been changed, with the addition of “Classic Lighting mode which restores the look and feel of the sky in the original games” just scratching the surface.
Nov. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station is finally operational, and the "Weapon of Mass Liberation" has already destroyed "a small moon"
“A new era of Galactic Freedom” is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The time has finally come. Afterweeks of Major Ordersto complete its construction,Helldivers 2’s Democracy Space Station is now fully operational, and Super Earth soldiers everywhere will be pleased to know that its power is potent enough to decimate moons. An announcement confirms that the “Weapon of Mass Liberation” destroyed “a small moon” on its first test fire, so we can be sure that it’ll help rain liberty down upon the democracy-hating Terminids and Automatons.
Nov. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station only just started working, but it's already "under imminent and significant threat of destruction" as a brigade of flying bots arrives on the scene
Nothing you can’t handle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2may not quite have the stranglehold it did on us at the start of the year, but it’s still going strong by expanding on its lore with tense major orders. The Democracy Space Station is a megastructurethat took several major orders to complete, from killing Terminds for their blood that has fuel-like properties to liberating mining equipment from the Automatons.
Nov. 14, 2024
How to get Mew in Pokemon TCG Pocket
The Mew card in Pokemon TCGP is the legendary reward for a secret Kanto challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mew card is a secret reward that you won’t be told about when you start, nor is it made clear what you have to do to get it. However, there’s a special challenge in TCGP Pocket called “Complete the Kanto Pokedex”, which will give you Mew at the end when you’re done.
Nov. 14, 2024
I don't usually see gift card deals like this until the very end of Black Friday
PS Plus members rejoice, there’s finally a way to save When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every year, right at the end of Black Friday, the same listings start popping up on my screen. Gift card deals are pretty popular once the main event has stalled to a close, as shoppers look to take advantage of additional digital sales from their console’s storefront.
Nov. 14, 2024
I hope you saved room after Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered because the Horizon MMO could be on its way as early as next year
A new job posting has tipped us off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although our bellies are currently full withHorizonZero Dawn Remastered, Guerrilla shows no signs of slowing down its projects as a new job listing suggests another Horizon game will be coming out next year. Before you rush off to apply, this job is only open to people “Currently enrolled in a Dutch school within a relevant field of study.
Nov. 14, 2024
I've been tracking Black Friday iPad deals for five years - these are the tablets I'd buy this week
Record-low prices on top models? It’s time to jump in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This weekend’s early Black Friday iPad deals are still holding out strong, with every model clinging to its position on the shelves and record-low prices still offering fantastic value. That means you’ll currently find everything from the budget 9th Gen all the way through to the iPad Pro for its lowest price yet, but I wouldn’t wait too long to cash in on these discounts.
Nov. 14, 2024
It's finally happened: Dragon Age The Veilguard turned me into a photo mode sicko
Opinion | Sometimes you just want to take a pretty, pretty picture of fantasy worlds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Historically, I’ve typically considered photo modes in games to be a waste of time. Don’t get me wrong; I love a pretty picture as much as the next person, but it’s rare for me to want to stop and smell the roses, so to speak, when there’s so much to see and do in motion.
Nov. 14, 2024
Legend of Zelda mastermind Eiji Aonuma says he always focuses on gameplay before story: "I've never really made a game where you think of the story first"
The story is shaped by the gameplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recent interview,Legend of Zeldaseries producer and developer Eiji Aonuma explains how his games' stories always come to light after their gameplay has been established first - and why he thinks doing things the other way around would be “difficult.” Speaking recently with theWashington Post, Aonuma describes howNintendogoes against the grain with its games and focuses on gameplay before even touching on the story.
Nov. 14, 2024
Little Nightmares 3’s most exciting feature is co-op, but I still had a great time evading a nightmarish big baby by myself
Preview | Co-op is a big change for Little Nightmares, but Supermassive Games seems has still kept their entry true to the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Co-op really should have been a feature in Little Nightmares 2, so it’s excellent that Supermassive Games – the studio behind Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures Anthology – has made that heavily requested feature a focus as they’ve taken the reins.
Nov. 14, 2024
Marvel TV head says there's a wider MCU future planned for Daredevil and Punisher following Daredevil: Born Again
“There’s absolutely a future for him in the MCU afterwards” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Next year, upcoming MCU showDaredevil: Born Againwill premiere onDisneyPlus, butMarvelTV head Brad Winderbaum says that the season will not mark the end of Charlie Cox’s Daredevil and Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher. “He’s so great in that role and I can’t wait for you to see him on screen in this series and there’s absolutely a future for him in the MCU afterwards,” said Winderbaum on thePhase Hero podcast, when asked if he sees a future for The Punisher after the series.
Nov. 14, 2024
Massive Pokemon leak is over for now as leakers say staying online while Nintendo searches for them "would not be smart," but call out other leakers for spreading "fake" information before they leave
The leakers are disappearing for their “safety” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Theenormous Pokemon leakthat reportedly revealedsource code for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, theorigin story for the entire in-game universe, and much more is apparently over for the time being, as the leakers are disappearing from the internet for their “safety.” Since last month, the internet has been awash with supposed Pokemon leaks after an alleged data breach at developer Game Freak, but those who’ve been sharing the information are now taking a step back from it all.
Nov. 14, 2024
10 years after her last movie, Cameron Diaz teams up with Jamie Foxx in the first trailer for new Netflix action-comedy – and it's like Spy Kids meets John Wick
Back in Action releases on January 17 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a 10-year acting hiatus, Cameron Diaz is back in action in, well, Back in Action, a new Netflix action-comedy that sees her reteam with Jamie Foxx – and it’s as full of crazy-looking stunts as it is meta gags. Directed byHorrible Bosses' Seth Gordon, the movie sees the pair play two former CIA agents hiding out in London, who are drawn back into the world of espionage when their cover is blown.
Nov. 14, 2024
No! Stay with me! – Rare and valuable sneak peeks into countless Steam games could dry up as "private branches" spread on SteamDB
SteamDB says private branches are being enabled for “some games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam is seemingly making it harder for fans to keep an eye on the behind-the-scenes updates of some games, as it’s now rolling out a way for developers to keep app info private, preventing third-party database SteamDB from tracking them properly. SteamDB is an incredibly useful source of information for PC players – not only does it keep an up-to-date record of concurrent player counts for Steam releases, but it also allows users to peek at the update history of games.
Nov. 14, 2024
One Deadpool and Wolverine Easter egg just got debunked, even though director Shawn Levy also thought it was real
The ship has sailed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The continued hunt forDeadpool and Wolverine Easter eggsrecently led one fan to spot a reference toMaster and Commander’s HMS Surpriselurking in the background of the Void. As it turns out, that Easter egg wasn’t an Easter egg at all – and it even fooled director Shawn Levy. However, Levy later replied via email and confirmed that the detail “was a generic ship from their library.
Nov. 14, 2024
PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted details trailers for its December showcase, and new entries to "the Council"
“More than 75 games, with new trailers, announcements, and behind the scenes visits to studios around the world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the early looks include more information on Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, a reveal for Killing Floor 3, a fresh trailer for The Thing: Remastered, a brand new trailer for Eternal Strands, and something “special” from the prolific and inventive developer Strange Scaffold (El Paso Elsewhere, I Am Your Beast, Clickolding, and more).
Nov. 14, 2024
Recreating a 36-year-old JRPG classic put a mountain of pressure on the Dragon Quest 3 remake devs: "If this fails, I won't be able to stay in the industry"
“I’ll have to live my life branded as the man who failed to remake a legendary game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even after 36 years, Dragon Quest 3 remains one of the most belovedJRPGsout there. And if you thought remaking it for a modern audience might put a heap of pressure on the developers atSquare Enix’s Team Asano, you’d be right.
Nov. 14, 2024
Silo showrunner reveals that star Rebecca Ferguson did all of season 2's incredible underwater stunt scenes for real: "To her that's fun"
Exclusive: Showrunner Graham Yost dives into Silo season 2’s stunning underwater action scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Returning to our screens this week, Silo season 2 really ups the ante – which is all the more impressive given that it is one of thebest Apple TV shows. Not only is a whole new silo introduced, but the action is seriously levelled up too with this season featuring several stunning underwater stunt sequences.
Nov. 14, 2024
Silo showrunner teases season 2's dramatic opening episode, from a cameo twist to Rebecca Ferguson's Juliette's survival mission
Exclusive: Showrunner Graham Yost opens up about the stunning opening of Silo season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silo season 2 kicks off with a bang – and judging from our ownSilo season 2 review, it only gets better from there. But what else would you expect from one of the verybest Apple TV shows? Picking up immediately after the events of Silo season 1, the first episode follows Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette as she explores the world outside of her silo, having “gone outside”.
Nov. 14, 2024
Singer Robbie Williams is played by a CGI monkey in emotional new trailer for The Greatest Showman director's musical biopic with a great Rotten Tomatoes score
We’re crying over a monkey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Better Man, a unique, semi-autobiographical film about singer Robbie Williams, has arrived - and we’d be lying if we said it didn’t make us tear up a bit. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see more of Williams as a child - and in this case the child is a baby CGI monkey with big eyes and the most heartbreaking little face.
Nov. 14, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog's associate lore manager shares an important correction: Sonic is still homeless and "always has been"
He’s always on the move When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you knowSonic the Hedgehogwas homeless? I’ll be honest, I’d never really given it much thought until today. Where do the characters in video games go when I turn the game off? I don’t know, I don’t really care. Maybe that makes me heartless, but not as heartless as Chris Hernandez, the Sonic lore manager who reaffirmed that Sonic is, indeed, without a home, after an incorrect draft of a comic made it to publication and dared to give the blue blur a home to call his own.
Nov. 14, 2024
Sorry We're Closed review: "Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill can't match this neon-soaked survival horror for its sheer inventiveness"
Slathered with infectious energy, its innovative alternate-reality heartbreak shooting mechanics are thrilling to play with, and it’s a world you won’t want to say farewell to after you get your first ending. Resident Evil 4 and Silent Hill can’t match this neon-soaked survival horror for its sheer inventiveness. Phenomenal sense of style and writing Using the third-eye to switch worlds is amazing Unique shooting mechanics are very innovative Breezy 5-6 hour length, though not unsatisfying
Nov. 14, 2024
Star Wars fans get first look at underrated villain in Andor season 2
Ben Mendelsohn is back as Krennic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A first look photo of Ben Mendelsohn as Director Orson Krennic inAndor season 2has been released. Mendelsohn played Krennic in Rogue One, and you might remember that his appearance in the film culminated in an epic shootout between him and Cassian Andor (spoiler alert: he dies). His appearance in Andor season 2 makes perfect sense, however, given that the series is a prequel to Rogue One (which in turn is a prequel to the original 1977 Star Wars.
Nov. 14, 2024
Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe says he's "got way into Balatro" after designing collab art for the poker-themed roguelike, and it's like being "in a trance"
He’s also been playing Outer Wilds, Riven, and Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following his recent release of1.6.9on PC and the long-awaited 1.6 on all other platforms,Stardew Valleycreator and solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone shares some of the games he’s been playing - and it sounds like poker-themed roguelikeBalatrohas been taking up quite a bit of his time.
Nov. 14, 2024
That slick Prince of Persia action roguelike from the Dead Cells co-dev is getting a huge update that throws out the old art style and doubles the content
The Prince of Purple is gone, but may return in a skin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rogue Prince of Persia, the aptly named Prince of Persia roguelike from longtime Dead Cells steward Evil Empire, is gearing up for its Second Act update, and it’s probably one of the biggest updates I’ve seen for any game all year.
Nov. 14, 2024
The best games I've played in 2024 did not come out in 2024 – this is your sign to tend to that backlog
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Righting some wrongs I’m playing Cyberpunk 2077 for the very first time, and it’s making me question everything I knew about how an RPG should look and feel You might balk when I tell you that I’ve not actually playedDragon Age: The Veilguard,Helldivers 2,Space Marine 2, orFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Nor do I have any interest in doing so right now.
Nov. 14, 2024
The PS5 Pro just got its first ever price cut and Black Friday hasn't even started yet
Who knew we’d actually see a PS5 Pro discount this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlike the PS5 Pro, getting your hands on an original PS5 was like a game in itself. I had to join not one, but multiple Discord servers and sign up for restock notifications. Luckily, through the help of my sister-in-law graciously getting up at 3 am every day to check up on the situation, I eventually got my hands on the launch modelSonyconsole and coveted it like it was my own child.
Nov. 14, 2024
The Rock watched Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's IMAX seat and had an epiphany about Christmas car crash Red One: "It can be game over"
Dwayne Johnson had an unlikely source of inspiration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dwayne Johnson had an epiphany while he was watching Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer in IMAX that shaped the release of his Christmas movie Red One. “I was midway through shooting Red One, I had an opportunity to go watch Oppenheimer, and I watched it in the IMAX theater where Christopher Nolan watches and screens his movies – him and Emma, his wife,” Johnson said in a promotional video for IMAX.
Nov. 14, 2024
Under PS5 dominance, Microsoft says you don't need a console at all, actually everything is an Xbox, and "you're probably reading this right now from an Xbox"
What isn’t an Xbox, really? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft’s latest Xbox marketing push reinforces the sales pitch that Xbox is a broad platform and ecosystem, not a console destination. In it, the company argues that basically every device you own is an Xbox. This is another marketing beat for the pile, but it’s also a high-profile, carefully worded crystallization of what Xbox has been pursuing for years.
Nov. 13, 2024
Arcane season 2 Easter egg superimposes the Grim Reaper onto Caitlyn's face, and I'm sure that can only be good news
Never one, without the other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A blink-and-you’ll-miss-it reference in Arcane season 2 seems like a brutal piece of foreshadowing, and it’s got me terrified for the fate of the main characters. This article contains spoilers for Arcane season 2. After her mother’s death in the first episode ofArcaneseason 2, Caitlyn is given a key by her father, which she uses to access a database of information set up by her mother.
Nov. 13, 2024
"We've given up half the industry to games as a service," says solo city builder dev, and indies are "earning half of what we were earning 4 years ago"
Live service games are “taking half the money, together with old games,” Tomas Sala says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo developer of city-builderBulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles, Tomas Sala, has been speaking out about the current state of the games industry, arguing that indie devs like him are “earning half of what we were earning four years ago” in the current climate.
Nov. 13, 2024
38 years later, Dragon Quest creator says losing half of your money after falling in battle was intended as a kindness to get JRPG players on board with leveling up
Better to lose your money than your experience, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Questseries creator Yuji Horii has shared the thought process behind one of the JRPG’s harshest long-running mechanics – losing half of your money after falling in battle – and it turns out that it was actually considered a kindness in comparison to how playerscouldhave been penalized.
Nov. 13, 2024
50 years after it began, iconic sci-fi comic Metal Hurlant is back with Hawkeye writer Matt Fraction and a host of big name comic creators
Preview Fraction and Afif Khaled’s story for the first issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The horror, fantasy, and SF anthology, which was originally devised by filmmakerAlejandro Jodorowskyand artists Mœbius, Jean-Pierre Dionnet, and Philippe Druillet, was a ground-breaking title that proved hugely influential on a generation of comics creators and filmmakers such asDenis Villeneuve. Now Metal Hurlant is being revived by publisher Humanoids as a quarterly anthology.
Nov. 13, 2024
9 Lego Horizon Adventures tips for Aloy and friends
Check out these essential Lego Horizon Adventures tips before leaving Mother’s Heart to battle with the machines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking on board some Lego Horizon Adventures tips before you head out into the brick-built world will help you to prepare, as there are lots of battles ahead with both machines and cultists while you try to understand the past and keep everyone safe from the influence of the sun-worshippers.
Nov. 13, 2024
A Quiet Place and Black Panther star joins Christopher Nolan's mysterious new movie
Lupita Nyong’o joins Tom Holland and Matt Damon amongst others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan has yet again added another name to hisupcoming mystery movieas Lupita Nyong’o joins the already star-studded cast. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Black Panther actor Nyong’o is the latest A-lister to join Nolan’s new project. The film currently also has Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya on its cast list.
Nov. 13, 2024
Absolute Batman #2: A revised origin story, a more brutal Batman and Bruce's massive new Batmobile
The series continues to up the scale – quite literally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we have previously established – inrigorous scientific detail– one of the Absolute Batman’s key traits is that he’s a lot bigger than previous versions of the Dark Knight. In fact, he’smassive. Well, the second issue of the series is out today and in it he gets a car to match.
Nov. 13, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender season 2 finds its villain in Mortal Kombat star
Shang Tsung actor Chin Han heads to Ba Sing Se When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbender has filled out its cast for the second season on Netflix with eight newcomers – including one prominent series villain. As perVariety, Chin Han will play Long Feng, Hoa Xuande will play Professor Zei, Justin Chien is King Kuei, and Amanda Zhou is Joo Dee.
Nov. 13, 2024
After their chill fishing game peaks at more than 20,000 concurrents, dev reveals they thought "maybe like 100 people would play it ever"
Indie magic strikes again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Webfishing is the latest game to take the indie scene by storm, and its creator had their expectations blown away completely. It’s a cozy fishing game withAnimal Crossingvibes. You play as a cute critter and wander around a soothing forest of a calm beach and cast your rod into the waters hoping to catch some fish.
Nov. 13, 2024
All Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo cards and how to get them
Promo-A cards in Pokemon TCGP can’t be drawn from random packs, they’re earned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Cards are unique artwork versions of existing cards that provide unique appearances to Pokemon cards like Pikachu, Mewtwo and Lapras, allowing players to have a distinct appearance in their decks, or work towards collecting the full “Promo-A” set.
Nov. 13, 2024
Amazing Spider-Man #61 explained - Everything you need to know about Spidey's new powers, new villains, new costume, and his connection to Doctor Doom
The Eight Deaths of Spider-Man starts here, and yes - Spider-Man dies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new era of Spider-Man officially kicks off in Amazing Spider-Man #61, which marks the first issue from writer Joe Kelly, artists Ed McGuiness and Nico Henrichon, inker Mark Farmer, colorist Marcio Menyz, and letterer Joe Caramagna. It puts Spidey in the hot seat with a magical mission bestowed upon him bynew Sorcerer Supreme Doctor Doom.
Nov. 13, 2024
"I accept the blame": Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe address broken mods after recent patch, says he will "release fewer, large patches" in future
He’s “sorry to everyone whose mods broke” after 1.6.9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following his recent release of1.6.9on PC,Stardew Valleycreator and solo developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is apologizing for any broken mods or incompatibilities - despite not actually working on “mods or mod frameworks” himself. Stardew Valley fans have been eating good the past couple of weeks with patch 1.
Nov. 13, 2024
Arcane's animation director was "thankful" that CaitVi kiss didn't happen until season 2: "I don't think we would've done a good job"
Showrunner Christian Linke has recalled how animation director Barthelemy Maunoury got candid with him about the long-awaited smooch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just three episodes intoArcane season 2, and so much has happened already; Mel’s been kidnapped by the Black Rose, Ambessa is whipping up a war, andViktor has taken to the streets of the undercityto try and heal struggling Zaunites.
Nov. 13, 2024
Are there any Lego Horizon Adventures cheats available?
If you’re looking for Lego Horizon Adventures cheats, then these are the options available to you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures cheats are something many players will be looking for, as these secret (or not so secret) options have become a mainstay of the Lego games series over the years. From unlocking new characters and boosting stud multipliers to replacing the character voiceovers with the mumbled gibberish of earlier titles, cheats provide outcomes that are either useful or plain ridiculous!
Nov. 13, 2024
Before Persona veterans decided Metaphor: ReFantazio had to be a fantasy JRPG, they had "talks about making a science-fiction universe"
We could’ve had Metaphor: ReSci-Fitazio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AlthoughPersonaveteran Katsura Hashino directedMetaphor: ReFantazioas a fantasy JRPG in the end, the developers spent some time envisioning the game as something very different, once considering a sci-fi experience rather than a fantastical one. Speaking toArchipelabout Metaphor: ReFantazio in a pre-release interview, Hashino, along with artist Shigenori Soejima and composer Shoji Meguro, provides insight into the JRPG’s development.
Nov. 13, 2024
BioWare veterans place their new sci-fi space adventure Exodus on two crucial RPG spectrums: Skyrim to Final Fantasy, and Dragon Age to Mass Effect
It’s “leaning more towards the BioWare science fiction game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the new time-dilating space epic fromdevelopers who worked on the Mass Effect trilogy, Halo, The Last of Us, and Baldur’s Gate, lands somewhere on two RPG spectrums apparently - between fantastical games likeSkyrimandFinal Fantasy, andBioWarebangers such asDragon AgeandMass Effect. Speaking during a recent Q&A, Archetype Entertainment describes how Exodus' protagonist works and whether their personality is one left up to players' own interpretation.
Nov. 13, 2024
Blizzard digs StarCraft out of the attic just long enough to release a Hearthstone mini set with cards featuring the Zerg, Terran, and more
The Heroes of StarCraft mini-set launches next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s good news and bad news for StarCraft fans today, as Blizzard has, for the first time in what feels like forever, announced some brand new StarCraft content. Except it’s not a new game, or even within the RTS genre, but rather a mini set forHearthstone.
Nov. 13, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine creators used comic superfans to source Wolverine variants – and even Steven Spielberg was involved
The Wolverine montage recruited a lot of help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas a whole lot of stand-out moments, but one of the most impressive was the Wolverine variants montage. After Wade Wilson finds out that Logan is his world’sanchor being, he steals aTVATemPad to head through the multiverse to find a replacement. This takes him to meet some very deep-cut Wolverine variants, includingCavillrine, Old Man Logan, and Patch.
Nov. 13, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Shawn Levy was "one of 40 directors" who held talks over Channing Tatum's canceled Gambit movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a twist of fate, Deadpool and Wolverine’s Shawn Levy was once in talks to direct the canceled Gambit movie – years before Channing Tatum finally made his debut as the card-dealing X-Men member. “Eight, 10 years ago, I was one of probably 40 directors who met with Channing to direct the Gambit movie,” Levy revealed on the director’s commentary forDeadpool and Wolverine.
Nov. 13, 2024
Deadpool director and Amazon's Secret Level creator on PlayStation's failed FPS Concord: "I honestly don't understand why it didn't work"
Tim Miller is adapting Concord for TV in Amazon’s Secret Level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite ending up a colossal failure as a video game, PlayStation’s Concord still holds promise as an episode of a TV show, says Amazon’s Secret Level creator Tim Miller. Concord, of course, famouslywas pulled off of store shelves just two weeks after it launchedand went completely offline just a few days later.
Nov. 13, 2024
Diablo 4 season 7 promises an "upheaval" for your broken Spiritborn builds: "Enjoy what you've got now while it's there"
“In Season 7, we are going to be fixing all the unintended interactions that we found with Spiritborn” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4isn’t nerfing the Spiritborn class… yet. In Blizzard’s latest Diablo 4 Campfire Chat (timestampedhere), design director Colin Finer, lead class designer Adam Z. Jackson, and community director Adam Fletcher spoke on the hottest topic in the action-RPG’s community: the utterly broken Spiritborn class,which is many, many orders of magnitude more powerful than every other classlargely due to bugs and the exploitation of those bugs.
Nov. 13, 2024
Directors of hit Netflix thriller Don't Move have talked with Spider-Man's Sam Raimi about doing a live-action Miles Morales movie
Adam Schindler and Brian Netto have also chatted with the Evil Dead creator about revisiting his cult favorite character Darkman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Schindler and Brian Netto, the directors of hit Netflix thriller Don’t Move, have revealed they’ve spoken to Spider-Man director Sam Raimi about a live-action Miles Morales movie. In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the filmmakers were asked what they’d like to do next.
Nov. 13, 2024
Doctor Who writer reveals first plot details for the mysterious 2024 Christmas special
Steven Moffat has teased what to expect from ‘Joy to the World’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who fans haven’t got much longer to wait for this year’s Christmas special. Now, with the release date fast approaching, writer Steven Moffat has revealed the first set of plot details to whet our sci-fi hungry appetites… “Imagine that a hotel chain got hold of the idea of time travel,” he teased in a new interview withBBC South East.
Nov. 13, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is a pixel-perfect overhaul of a 36-year-old JRPG classic that's tough to recommend to newcomers
Now Playing | HD-2D is the loving treatment this classic deserves, but this remake will struggle to win new fans even as it delights retro-heads like me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venturing forth from your small town on a quest to slay a demon king with a party composed of warriors, mages, and the like, in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake you’re best off patrolling a circle for a bit to let the experience points flow.
Nov. 13, 2024
Dune: Prophecy release schedule: When is episode 5 on Max and NOW?
All the latest on the times and dates for Dune: Prophecy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New prequel series Dune: Prophecy is now in full swing, with only two episodes remaining – and the action is coming to a head. The latest installment in the sci-fi franchise, set 10,000 years before Paul Atreides arrives on Arrakis, follows the Sisterhood, a sect of women with special abilities that will eventually become the Bene Gesserit.
Nov. 13, 2024
Glen Powell has hilarious response to rumors he will replace Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible: "That's the worst gig in town"
Glen Powell most likely won’t be taking over from Tom Cruise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Glen Powell won’t be taking over Mission: Impossible from Tom Cruise after all. Following the release of the trailerfor Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, which seems to set-up an ending for the long-running franchise, scooper The InSneider claimed that Cruise wanted Powell to take over from him going forwards.
Nov. 13, 2024
Hannah Telle had the "highlight of my acting career" while reprising her role as Max in Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and it had nothing to do with the main mystery
Interview | Hannah Telle speaks on the highs and lows of reprising her role as Max Caulfield in Life is Strange When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a real conversation with Max Caulfield? The character has headlined two video games in the Life is Strange series, delighting players with a quirky sense of humor and quietly introspective perspective on the world surrounding her.
Nov. 13, 2024
HBO boss speaks out on George R.R. Martin's House of the Dragon criticism: "I would prefer everybody get along"
“Any marriage can get rocky” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO boss Casey Bloys has responded to Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin’s criticism ofHouse of the Dragon season 2– and said that working with the writer can be a bit like a rocky marriage. “He’s very important to me, to us,” Bloys said (viaDeadline). “But when we put shows together, it’s like putting a marriage together.
Nov. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2's Terminid Jurassic Park has, shockingly, backfired horrifically, all while Super Earth soldiers are busy trying to get the Democracy Space Station running
“Who could have predicted such an event?!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who could possibly have seen this coming?Helldivers 2’s Terminid version of Jurassic Park has backfired horribly after the eruption of a subterranean hive took a deadly turn, right in the middle of Helldivers' efforts to get the Democracy Space Station running. Tyranny Park was constructed last monthalongside the Terminid Research Preserve on Acamar IV, and opened its doors to allow “adventurous and well-paying citizens” to see the democracy-hating bugs up close in a totally safe, not remotely risky way.
Nov. 13, 2024
How long is Lego Horizon Adventures?
Aloy’s blocky journey is reasonably compact, so this is how long it takes to beat Lego Horizon Adventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re wondering how long Lego Horizon Adventures is, then you may have heard that it’s somewhat shorter than the usual brick-based games and are looking to see how many hours it will take to beat.
Nov. 13, 2024
How to get Lego Horizon Adventures Gold Bricks
You can earn Gold Bricks in Lego Horizon Adventures by completing story quests and Community Jobs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures Gold Bricks are extremely important to your progress in the game, as they are the key that unlocks fresh upgrades to power up your characters, additional building plots around Mother’s Heart so you can further customize the village, and more.
Nov. 13, 2024
How to get the Lego Horizon Adventures Feasting Table
The Feasting Table in Lego Horizon Adventures is needed for the first Community Job, and here’s how you get it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Horizon Adventures Feasting Table is key to completing ‘Every Meal’s a Banquet’, the first Community Job you receive after unlocking the community board in the center of the village. The task set by Petra sounds simple enough – share a meal with the Nora to bring the community together – but a quick search around Mother’s Heart reveals that there’s no feasting table in sight.
Nov. 13, 2024
How to play Lego Horizon Adventures co-op with a friend
Lego Horizon Adventures couch and online co-op play is supported, but not crossplay between different platforms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using Lego Horizon Adventures co-op play gives you several advantages over single player, as well as being more fun in general to explore the blocky landscape with a friend at your side. By playing in couch or online co-op mode you can have two different characters available at the same time, giving you access to unique abilities of companions such as a piercing spear or chicken bombs, while also making combat easier as the machines have several targets to focus on instead of one.
Nov. 13, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures Graphics Quality options explained
Should you choose the Performance or Fidelity option in Lego Horizon Adventures? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Horizon Adventures Graphics Quality choice is likely to be the first thing you see when you start the game, depending on which platform you’re playing on. You’ll need to choose between the Performance and Fidelity options before you can move on to the main menu and get started on your journey, without much information to explain what these two settings actually mean.
Nov. 13, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures review: "Brilliantly rebuilds this PlayStation icon"
A surprisingly charming Lego-ified version of a PlayStation icon, this action adventure has superb combat and sumptuous, entirely Lego-built environments. Mix in some nice village cosmetic tinkering, great vocal delivery from the returning Ashly Burch, and the fact it’s also on Switch and it’s a very welcome offering. Sadly it runs out of steam after some 10 hours, so it’s short but very sweet. Horizon’s world looks amazing in Lego
Nov. 13, 2024
Marvel boss Kevin Feige says they used Logan as the blueprint for Iron Man's death in Avengers: Endgame
“That’s what we were striving for” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige is a huge fan of Logan, and especially what Hugh Jackman did with the character in that movie. Speaking on the new Assembled: The Making ofDeadpool and Wolverinedocumentary onDisney Plus, the Marvel boss said it actually became a blueprint for what they did in Avengers: Endgame.
Nov. 13, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds isn't the only upcoming Capcom action RPG, as it reveals Monster Hunter Outlanders – a mobile title with a "massive open world"
Hunt monsters solo or with a party of four, all on your mobile device When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsmight be the big action RPG at the top of wishlists for Monster Hunter fans everywhere, but it’s not the series' only new game on the horizon.Capcomand TiMi Studio Group are working on a new mobile game that really looks like the full, authentic action RPG experience condensed onto a smaller screen.
Nov. 13, 2024
My favorite Lego Star Wars diorama just hit its lowest ever price
The Mos Espa Podrace hasn’t ever been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a sucker for The Phantom Menace and spent hours playing the Podracing game on N64, so it’s no surprise that I fell in love with the Lego Star Wars Podrace Diorama as soon as I saw it. And now, my self-control is being sorely tested - it’s cheaper than ever.
Nov. 13, 2024
Nearly two years later, the DualSense Edge refuses to drop by more than $10 for Black Friday
$10 isn’t a lot, but maybe it’ll help you afford this premium gamepad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But Black Friday approacheth, and with PS5 Pros now in the wild, that price has returned to greet us. In an early Walmart deal that might point to what we’ll see at other retailers in the coming weeks, the DualSense Edge has sarcastically slumpeddown to $189.
Nov. 13, 2024
Netflix closes the loop as Wednesday season 2 casts Lady Gaga after her hit song 'Bloody Mary' went viral with videos of Jenna Ortega's dancing
The show marks Gaga’s first TV role in 8 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ready to dance, dance, dance, with your hands, hands, hands above your head? Lady Gaga is joining the cast of Wednesday season 2. According toEntertainment Weekly, Gaga is filming the second season of the popular Netflix show as we speak - though we don’t know what character she’ll play.
Nov. 13, 2024
Netflix drops first The Night Agent season 2 trailer and release date as 2023's most-watched original thriller series returns in early 2025
Season 3 is also in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first teaser trailer for the highly anticipated second season of The Night Agent. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Peter (Gabriel Basso) is back in action and the stakes are higher than ever. “It takes a certain kind of person to succeed as a night agent,” a voice says over a montage of action-packed clips.
Nov. 13, 2024
Xbox handheld prototypes are already in the works, Phil Spencer confirms, but the actual device is still years away
“I love us building devices,” says Phil Spencer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas confirmed thatMicrosoftreally is working on a handheld gaming device, with prototypes already in the works, but believes that the actual product is still a few years away. That’s according to anew report from Bloomberg, which spoke to Spencer yesterday,reporter Jason Schreier says. The Microsoft Gaming CEO says that the “expectation is that we would do something” in the handheld hardware area, but the company is still figuring out exactly what that looks like.
Nov. 13, 2024
New Secret Level trailer features a closer look at scrapped game Concord's adaptation and John Wick star Keanu Reeves in Armored Core
The upcoming show is star-studded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video’s hugely ambitious game adaptation Secret Level has got an epic new trailer. The anthology show, which adapts several huge games as animated stories, also features an absolutely packed cast. There are 15 episodes in total, adapting everything from Armored Core and Dungeons & Dragons to PAC-MAN and Warhammer 40,000.
Nov. 13, 2024
Nintendo is suing a streamer for over $7 million for streaming pre-release titles and wants $2500 more for each emulated game
“Nintendo is passionate about protecting the creative works of game developers and publishers who expend significant time and effort to create experiences that bring smiles to all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is suing a Colorado man for more than $7 million over alleged copyright infringement. In a newly filed lawsuit (viaKKTV), Nintendo alleges Jesse Keighin repeatedly streamed pirated video games including Mario & Luigi: Brothership, Mario Party Jamboree, and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom on platforms likeYouTube, Discord, Twitch, TikTok under the handle Every Game Guru.
Nov. 13, 2024
No Man's Sky dev shares another reminder of how hard game dev is: 20 different formats to balance, with "around 140 combinations of graphics options" on PC
“Which I hope conveys the complexity involved in releasing a large cross platform game like ours” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nobody with sense is out here arguing that it’s easy to make games, but sometimes the challenges and intricacies of game development aren’t super visible or understandable. To put things into perspective, No Man’s Sky engine programmer Martin Griffiths shared a version of the 20 “platform combinatorics” that Hello Games' open-world space sandbox currently supports, with a few caveats that ratchet it up further.
Nov. 13, 2024
One Silo season 2 actor wanted Apple to hold back details about his mysterious newcomer until after the show had aired: "That would have been kind of cool"
Exclusive: Star Steve Zahn reveals that he hoped to keep his character Solo a surprise until the show had started streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the verybest Apple TV showsis coming back to our screens this week as Silo makes a welcome return. And as ourSilo season 2 reviewstates, it’s just as great as it’s ever been.
Nov. 13, 2024
Red Hulk gets his own comic series just in time for Captain America: Brave New World
One World Under Doom ropes in the Red Hulk for a new comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is billing the series as part of itsnew ‘One World Under Doom’ status quo, in which Doctor Doom, now the Sorcerer Supreme, sets about his master plans for Earth, while the heroes do their best to resist. In the new Red Hulk comic, Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross will return to the role after having previously lost his ability to Hulk out.
Nov. 13, 2024
RTS classics Warcraft and Warcraft 2 surprise drop remasters with "brand new, hand-drawn visuals" that you can swap in and out in real time
Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest is available today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has surprise-dropped remasters for Warcraft and Warcraft 2. We had some inclination that 1995’s Warcraft 2 was getting a remaster when it leaked last week, but the reveal of Warcraft 1: Remastered is a total surprise. Blizzard revealed both titles in a new trailer, showing off stark visual improvements from the original games.
Nov. 13, 2024
Ryan Reynolds' mystery Deadpool project was actually a Disney Plus promo with a very un-Disney joke about that gross popcorn bucket
“Good luck putting this one back in the vault” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mysterious Deadpool project that Ryan Reynolds has been revealed - and it’s definitely not the wholesome Christmas special some fans were theorizing. Reynolds shared the clip to his personal Twitter accountalong with the caption, “Good luck putting this one back in the vault.” In the 15-second clip, Deadpool is sitting on the couch next to his roommate Blind Al (Leslie Uggams) and has the infamous Deadpool and Wolverine popcorn bucket (you remember, the one with Wolverine’s big gaping mouth) sitting on his lap.
Nov. 13, 2024
Several Star Wars movies that you probably thought were scrapped, including from Taika Waititi and Shawn Levy, are still in development
Plus Patty Jenkins' Rogue Squadron When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several Star Wars movies that seemed to have been scrapped are still going ahead, according to a new report. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, movies directed by Taika Waititi and Shawn Levy are still in development, along with the Rogue Squadron movie from Wonder Woman helmer Patty Jenkins, the Dawn of the Jedi movie from Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny director James Mangold, and Donald Glover’s Lando project.
Nov. 13, 2024
Sonic 3 director says "a lot of care and love" has gone into telling Shadow's story
Jeff Fowler says fans will be happy about Shadow’s storyline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler says fans are going to be pretty happy about Shadow and Maria’s storyline in the new film. “We certainly are very respectful about what fans expect to see and what they love about the character. We’re also very aware of the times and the right way to handle that kind of imagery in a family film,” Fowler toldEntertainment Weekly.
Nov. 13, 2024
Sonic 3 director teases that more "new characters" will be introduced at the end of the movie: "It's fun to see the fan debates about who's coming up next"
Jeff Fowler says the creative team have their own wishlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3is seemingly following the path laid down by Tails and Shadow’s post-credits scene debuts when it comes to introducing fresh faces for its threequel. Speaking toEntertainment Weekly, director Jeff Fowler opened up on the possibility of bringing in “new characters” for Sonic 3 in a similar fashion to Tails and Shadow joining the cast after popping up in the preceding movie’s after-credits stinger.
Nov. 13, 2024
South of Midnight's historical-meets-magical realism doesn't just create "imaginary nostalgia," it spotlights the game's toughest themes
Opinion |Compulsion’s folkloric reimagining of the Deep South brims with supernatural wonder, yet pays homage to stories of survival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. South of Midnight just dropped a half hour documentary, and I couldn’t be more into it. I’m a sucker for atmosphere and metaphor, so hearing Compulsion Games delving into the worldbuilding, setting, and themes of this spellbinding new action-adventure has more than rekindled my excitement forSouth of Midnightfollowing thegameplay trailershown earlier this year.
Nov. 13, 2024
Stardew Valley creator kills the coyote he just invented with new Switch update that fixes "the bomb crash, disappearing chickens, and more"
The new Stardew Valley Switch update is bad news for coyotes and good news for everyone else When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newStardew ValleySwitch update brings fantastic news:the chicken-eating coyote Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone created last weekis dead,pets are able to wear hats again, and the bomb crash has been fixed. “A new Stardew Valley patch for the Switch is out, please update your game,” reads a tweet from Barone.
Nov. 13, 2024
The 35 greatest '80s comedies
When music was rad, hair was big, and movies were funnier than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They really did it best in the 1980s, didn’t they? The music, the fashion, and yes, the movies. While ’80s sci-fi and ’80s horror are distinctly beloved, ’80s comedies are a breed unto themselves. But which ’80s comedies are actually worth remembering?
Nov. 13, 2024
The best Lego Horizon Adventures upgrades to buy first
There are plenty of upgrades in Lego Horizon Adventures, but you should prioritize certain skills to speed up your progress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures upgrades allow you to give Aloy and her companions a boost, so you can earn extra XP to level up more quickly, find more gadgets and rare weapons, and deal additional damage in combat.
Nov. 13, 2024
The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Pikachu ex deck and builds
Pikachu ex decks in Pokemon TCGP focus on speed and power, along with Zapdos ex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Pikachu ex deck and builds are dominating the current meta. By pairing it with Zapdos ex, players are creating lean, pure-electric-type decks that focus on a powerful early game that can irreversibly damage the opponent before they have time to set up the combos and evolutions that they need.
Nov. 13, 2024
The First Descendant devs have "important news" for fans of the RPG shooter: "A decision has been made to add the much-requested 'Jiggle Physics'"
You asked for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The peoples' voices have evidently been heard: jiggle physics are coming toThe First Descendant, the free-to-play co-op RPG shooter from Nexon, which I admittedly assumed had jiggle physics already. A member of The First Descendant development team broke the “important news” in a recent Discord Q&A, and in probably the funniest way possible.
Nov. 13, 2024
There are reportedly multiple Rey Star Wars projects in the works: "She is the most valuable cinematic asset"
Multiple movies are in development featuring Rey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley’s Rey is set to be the cornerstone of the Star Wars cinematic universe, according to a new report fromThe Hollywood Reporter. While a solo movie starring the Jedi is in development,it recently lost its writer(Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight), meaning it’s unclear when it will make it to the big screen.
Nov. 13, 2024
There are so many changes in the GTA Trilogy patch that Rockstar didn't even try to list them - but the port's original devs have been scrubbed from title screens
Grove Street Games are a little less prevalent now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Trilogy’s new patch is far bigger than Rockstar seems to want to admit, with a host of quality-of-life adjustments in addition to its visual improvements. For those of you particularly fond of San Andreas' sepia palette, that’s great news, but if you simply took Rockstar at its word, you’d be missing out on some pretty chunky changes that have been added to the game.
Nov. 13, 2024
This is the cheapest gaming laptop I recommend - and its RTX 4070 configuration just dropped below $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
Save $400 on the Asus TUF A15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to get a budget gaming laptop right, but the Asus TUF A15 manages to square away some top-tier components without sacrificing build quality and design. It’s already a particularly well-priced machine, with costs coming in lower than that of the Acer Nitro 16 on average, but Best Buy has just returned this RTX 4070 configuration back down to a record-low.
Nov. 13, 2024
Warcraft 3: Reforged was so bad that Blizzard changed its refund policy – now it's getting a second chance with a huge 2.0 update
A second chance for the second chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Available now, Warcraft 3: Reforged has progressed to version 2.0. This update comes with new features such as the ability to customize the visuals. You can play with the remastered Reforged graphics or go back to the visual experience of the classic game. There’s also a remastered classic game style which should hopefully keep the feel of the original while upgrading the resolution for more modern systems.
Nov. 13, 2024
We all wondered why there was no Fallout game announcement to go with the Fallout TV show, but Phil Spencer says it was a good thing: "That gave us some creative liberty"
Season 2 is going to keep leaning into something games find “grammatically” hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lot of us thought Amazon’sFallout TV showmight tie into a new game, or we’d at least get an announcement to capitalize on the hype, butXboxbossPhil Spencerreveals a good reason why that never happened. AnInversearticle reporting on the annual Paley International Summit in New York states Spencer gave a reason why there wasn’t a game to go along with the show.
Nov. 13, 2024
Will there be a Pokemon TCG Pocket PC port?
Pokemon TCGP has no PC port, nor is it likely to right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will there be a Pokemon TCG Pocket PC port? Probably not, though there’s no guarantee of that, admittedly. Right now Pocket is only playable on cell phones and mobile devices, though the community has take it on themselves to try and change that, with some success, as we’ll explain below.
Nov. 13, 2024
World of Warcraft is finally getting player housing: the Midnight expansion adds a feature that MMOs like Final Fantasy 14 have had for years
There’s no place like home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft will finally get player housing when the MMO’s Midnight expansion releases, and you’ll hear more about that next year. Blizzard is celebrating Warcraft’s anniversary with a big ol' direct covering everything from the MMO to Hearthstone and Warcraft 3: Reforged. It’s the ‘one more thing’ at the end of World of Warcraft’s segment, though, that’ll likely excite many.
Nov. 13, 2024
WoW Classic is getting Mists of Pandaria servers next year, and Blizzard is "staying true" to the 12-year-old MMO expansion "pretty much across the board"
“I can’t think of any real diversion points that we’ve talked about or made a decision on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WoW Classiccontinues on its journey to revisit the MMO’s 20-year history by introducing Mists of Pandaria Classic servers next year, and Blizzard promises they’ll be pretty dang faithful to the original. Those minor changes are a bit of a theme to WoW Classic expansions, though how sweeping they are depends on the expansion itself.
Nov. 13, 2024
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says there are "no red lines" preventing Microsoft games releasing on PlayStation, but it's too early to make decisions about Halo on PS5
“I do not see […] red lines in our portfolio that say ‘thou must not’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencersays there are no “red lines” banning certainMicrosoftgames from being released on PlayStation, but it’s too early to make decisions about tentpole franchises like Halo. Speaking toBloomberg, Spencer said that “the ball is moving in the right direction” when it comes to more open game platforms.
Nov. 13, 2024
Xbox faces hundreds of striking employees as union at Bethesda parent ZeniMax stages a walkout to "tell Microsoft to stop dragging their feet"
ZeniMax Workers United reckons “Microsoft runs on outsourcing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hundreds of members of ZeniMax Workers United, the Communication Workers of America unionformed at Bethesda’s parent company last year, are striking to protestMicrosoft’s decisions on outsourcing and remote work. “Today, we are on strike,“a postfrom the union’s Twitter account reads. “We are not afraid to do what’s necessary to make sure that Microsoft meets us at the bargaining table over key issues like remote work options and outsourcing.
Nov. 13, 2024
After cutting 2,500 jobs in under one year, Phil Spencer says he feels good about the industry and that "the Xbox business has never been more healthy"
Press ‘X’ to doubt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The most recent Xbox layoffs were in September, shortly after which it was announced Microsoft shareholders were set to get an increase in their dividend payout starting this month – 10% extra, netting 83 cents per share rather than 75 cents. CEO Satya Nadella is also getting a62% increaseto his compensation for his role.
Nov. 12, 2024
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom nearly broke Link's 30-year vow of silence, but Nintendo decided to keep him mute because no one knew what he would say
“Whatever we tried to make him say, it just didn’t feel right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was supposed to buck one of the series' longest-running trends, but Nintendo eventually changed its mind because it “felt too wrong.” Speaking toFamitsu(translated byAutomaton), series producer Eiji Aonuma explained that since Zelda herself is the main character ofEchoes of Wisdom, she had to lose the ability to talk out loud.
Nov. 12, 2024
23 years on, Bridget Jones is still looking for love as new movie's trailer sees The White Lotus star join and Hugh Grant return to witty rom-com series
Renée Zellweger’s hapless heroine is back – and she’s looking for a new man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for rom-com sequel Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is finally here, and it promises more love life-related chaos for the diary-writing dreamer. The promo opens with Renée Zellweger’s Bridget meeting up with Colin Firth’s Mark Darcy pre-dinner party.
Nov. 12, 2024
After 5 years of radio silence, Valve's all-but canceled game re-emerges with 6-seconds of rare gameplay footage, and I mourn not getting to see these incredible water shaders in real life
Pour one out for In The Valley of Gods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind indie gem Firewatch once had another single-player first-person adventure in the works called In the Valley of Gods. That was, untilValve snapped ‘em up and put the team to work on other projects. I’m still bummed out about it, though one former developer has stepped up to reveal a peep at what we could have got – and hey, might still get.
Nov. 12, 2024
All the Pokemon TCG Pocket best cards
The best Pokemon TCGP cards that you should chase are laid out below When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All the best cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket can make a huge difference in any deck, whether you’re building one around them or just out to make a particular splash in a certain type. Often referred to in the community as “chase cards”, the best Pokemon TCGP cards aren’t necessarily the same thing as the rare ones - there’s some overlap, but it’s not necessarily one-to-one.
Nov. 12, 2024
Andor season 2 and Alien: Earth get new teasers in new Disney Plus trailer – as well as fresh looks at Marvel's 2025 slate
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Let’s make it worth it,” Cassian Andor begins as we see our best look yet at the upcoming Star Wars show in the trailer. “Is there no one who can help us?” the voiceover begins as we see stormtroppers descend, before Bix says they need a pilot. “You’re thinking like a thief,” Luthen tells Andor, before he replies: “I’m thinking like a soldier.
Nov. 12, 2024
Arcane season 2 act 2 trailer brings revolution to the undercity and promises to finally pay off an arc we've been waiting for since season 1
Things are really popping off in Arcane season 2 act 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Arcane season 2 trailer is here, and it teases an intense escalation of the conflict between Piltover and Zaun, as well as the payoff for an arc fans have been waiting for since the first season. Spoilers for Arcane season 1 to follow.
Nov. 12, 2024
Arcane season 2's intro has several blink-and-you'll-miss-it 'spoilers' that change with each episode
Did you spot any of the clues? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot more than first meets the eye with Arcane season 2’s opening credits, and we’re not just talking about the catchy song. One eagle-eyed fan has figured out that every episode’s intro has a subtle clue as to what is in store. Each of the three episodes ofArcaneseason 2 currently on Netflix features a slightly different opening credits scene.
Nov. 12, 2024
Arcane star teases Vi's guilt over Jinx's creation and her "complex" journey in season 2: "She’s willing to go as far as she can to save her people"
Hailee Steinfeld talks Vi’s complicated “family dynamics” in Arcane season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane star Hailee Steinfeld has opened up on the Netflix series' complicated “family dynamics” – and her character Vi’s guilt over the creation of Jinx. “We go on a journey with her as an audience to try and understand how she’s trying to come to that realization [of creating Jinx, the monster]," Steinfeld said onNetflix’s Arcane Afterglow.
Nov. 12, 2024
Arcane star weighs in on whether or not Jinx is actually a villain: "I feel sorry for her"
Ella Purnell defends Arcane’s Jinx as she explains why she doesn’t see her as a baddie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jinx has done a lot of unquestionably bad things in Arcane. She’s stolen Hextech, forged weapons, kidnapped people, and well… committed murder, but Ella Purnell, who voices the character, isn’t so keen on people calling her a villain.
Nov. 12, 2024
Arcane's Hailee Steinfeld explains why that kiss between Vi and Caitlyn will be so important in season 2: "It unlocks a newfound vulnerability"
The Marvel star explains why the unexpectedly tender moment in episode 3 “means a lot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When recording Vi’s first kiss with Caitlyn,Arcane season 2star Hailee Steinfeld knew it’d be a big deal to fans. Personally, though, she was more thrilled that the characters themselves would get to enjoy the sweet, albeit fleeting, embrace in the midst of the raging war between Piltover and Zaun.
Nov. 12, 2024
As Arcane fans wrestle with one major character arc, the show's creators admit struggling with "a very different perception" of cops: "The trust in the institution is much more shaken"
Caitlyn’s a difficult character to like right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The response to one major character arc from the first act of Arcane’s latest season is drawing mixed reactions, especially from fans who aren’t up-to-date on their League of Legends lore, but the show’s creators understand. This article contains spoilers for Arcane Season 2. As Riot began to tease the second season of its animated show, players began to notice that Vi - the long-imprisoned street rat who many saw as a symbol of the show’s undercity - appeared to have joined the Enforcers, an oppressive police force.
Nov. 12, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P hopes upcoming patches "show more of what makes Wuk Lamat so great," patch 7.1 makes a start by redubbing one of Dawntail's most memed-upon scenes
Yoshida also said the abuse the voice actor has received “breaks his heart” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The climatic battle of Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion has got some new voice work, whichfollows comments from producer and director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshidathat the team hopes to “show more of what makes Wuk Lamat so great” as the abuse thrown at the English VA behind the lead “breaks his heart.
Nov. 12, 2024
As Overwatch 2 takes notes from Fortnite and goes back to its roots for a few weeks, Epic goes one better with the confirmation of Fortnite OG's permanent return
Fortnite OG returns on December 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official –FortniteOG really is making a comeback in a matter of weeks, and this time, it’s for good – a welcome announcement for nostalgic players amid what feels like a sudden surge of temporary classic modes in the likes of Overwatch 2. This announcement comes just a week after a leak from an anonymous source that claimed that thebattle royale’s first chapter throwback would be arriving as a separate experience to the all-new Chapter 6content, which is also expected to arrive in December.
Nov. 12, 2024
As Zelda fans spot a big Master Sword mistake, Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai reveals how he fixed it for his fighting game series
You’ll never be able to unsee it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As The Legend of Zelda fans process the revelation that one particular in-game animation of Link that we’d always accepted was never quite right, even Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has admitted that his own fighting game’s attempts to make it fit aren’t exactly perfect. Link unsheathing his sword from the scabbard on his back is just a thing he does.
Nov. 12, 2024
Codenames review: "The ultimate pick-up-and-play party game"
Codenames is the quintessential party game. It’s easy for new players to pick up while offering enough depth and strategy for experienced board gamers to sink their teeth into. Accessible and easy to learn Encourages social interaction Surprising depth Unbeatable as a party game Requires at least 4 people to be good Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 12, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine originally had a "deleted scenes extravaganza" that would've showed Deadpool "was in the MCU the whole time"
Assembled: The Making of Deadpool and Wolverine is streaming now on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assembled: The Making of Deadpool and Wolverine has arrived, and executive producer Wendy Jacobson says they had a plethora of “crazy ideas” for the third movie. “We had a ‘Deadpool’s Deleted Scenes Extravaganza’ where we were going to try and show that he was in the MCU the whole time - you just didn’t see his scenes, they were all on the cutting room floor,” Jacobson explained, adding that they were “really just trying to find a reason for this movie to be.
Nov. 12, 2024
Denzel Washington joins Black Panther 3 cast in a beautiful full circle moment after the late Chadwick Boseman once said: "There is no Black Panther without Denzel Washington"
Director Ryan Coogler is currently writing up a role for the star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After stealing the show in Ridley Scott’sGladiator 2, Denzel Washington has announced that he will star inBlack Panther 3and that the director is currently thinking up a role for the star. “Ryan Coogler is writing a part for me in the next Black Panther,” said Washington in an interview withTODAY, after listing off all of the other roles he is planning to take on after Gladiator 2 starting with Othello, Hannibal, a mystery film with Steve McQueen, and King Lear.
Nov. 12, 2024
Deus Ex actor tells the series' corporate overlords they "dropped the ball" over canceled sequel, because its protagonist is still his most popular character
Adam Jensen lives! Sort of… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deus Ex’s leading voice actor says the series' corporate overlords “dropped the ball” by canceling an upcoming game. Elias Toufexis, who provided the voice of Adam Jensen in both Human Evolution and Mankind Divided, took to Twitter to note that “I’ve had major roles in extremely popular projects.” The actor’s resumé includes Star Trek, Supernatural, Starfield, and Assassin’s Creed, but he says none of those roles are the ones he thinks he’s best known for.
Nov. 12, 2024
Doctor Doom is now Sorcerer Supreme, and the Avengers and Fantastic Four are going to do something about it in One World Under Doom #1 first look
One World Under Doom #1 also gets a variant cover featuring classic art by Hellboy creator Mike Mignola When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Doom is officially the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe, having seized the title from Doctor Strange in Marvel’s summer Blood Hunt crossover. Now, Marvel is moving into the One World Under Doom status quo, complete with a nine issue limited series of the same name by Fantastic Four writer Ryan North, artist RB Silva, and colorist David Curiel - and the publisher has just released an expanded look at the first issue, along with a slew of variant covers.
Nov. 12, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard was being imagined by BioWare's art director before Inquisition was even out, but this 10-year-old concept art makes it look like a very different RPG
The art director was quick to create ideas of what “cool things might come next” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fascinating to see what could have been – Rhodes has captioned each of the images so we know exactly what’s going on in each of them, too, which also gives a bit of insight into Bioware’s thoughts behind the scenes.
Nov. 12, 2024
Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno is leading a new Japan-based studio "dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles"
After 30 years at Capcom, Itsuno says this is “an exciting new chapter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma and long-time Devil May Cry director Hideaki Itsuno is now leading a studio “dedicated to crafting original AAA action game titles,” after he leftCapcomearlier this year. After 30 years at the studio,Itsuno announced his departure from Capcom back in August, a few months after the release ofDragon’s Dogma 2, at which point he revealed that in September, he’d “start developing a new game in a new environment.
Nov. 12, 2024
Dwayne Johnson addresses "ridiculous" set behavior controversy, admits to peeing in bottles: "Yeah that happens"
Red One hits US theaters this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dwayne Johnson has cleared up those rumors about his set behavior – although some of them, he says, are true. “I pee in a bottle. Yeah. That happens,” Johnson toldGQ, adding there’s also some truth to him being late to set. “Yeah, that happens too. But not that amount, by the way.
Nov. 12, 2024
Ryan Reynolds has one "problem" with the Deadpool and Wolverine opening – and it's a Logan detail you'll never be able to unsee
The tooth hurts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has cheekily pointed out the issue he has with Deadpool and Wolverine’s opening scene. “I’ve always had one problem [with the opening],” Reynolds says on the audio commentary forDeadpool and Wolverine. The moment in question sees Deadpool punt Logan’s skeleton into the air while he’s surrounded by TVA agents.
Nov. 12, 2024
G.I. Joe #1 is an assured and exciting reinvention of the classic action franchise
Our spoiler-free review of G.I. Joe’s big relaunch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound launched its Energon Universe with a bang last June with the publication ofVoid Rivals– Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s sci-fi adventure series which also marked the surprise start of a shared continuity that included newTransformersand G.I. Joe comics. Void Rivals was quickly followed up by a knockout series for the robots in disguise from Daniel Warren Johnson (and latterly Jorge Corona), but the publisher has taken its time building up to an ongoing G.
Nov. 12, 2024
How board games help cognitive health
From Settlers of Catan to Codenames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s really the appeal of thebest board games? Fun? Frivolity? Distraction? That ‘new cardboard’ smell when you open a board game for the first time? Or is there something deeper going on? Decades after theSatanic Paniclooked to stifle interest in the positive effects of role-playing games and other forms of collaborative play, academics are now turning to board games as a rich site of cognitive development.
Nov. 12, 2024
I wasn't going to play Pokemon TCG Pocket for long, but then I got the rarest card in my first few hours – and now I can't put it down
Opinion | The newest Pokemon Trading Card Game has me hooked, and I can’t tell whether it’s down to very good or very bad luck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It should’ve been so simple. When Pokemon TCG Pocket came out, the latest in a string of attempts to translate the Pokemon card game to mobile gaming, I picked it up as a rubbernecker, a window shopper, a self-confessed casual observer.
Nov. 12, 2024
I'm a physical game girlie and even I want to grab this PS5 Slim digital edition bundle this Black Friday
PS5 Slim deals ahoy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro is finally on the shelves and available to anyone with the cash to spare. However, not everyone can lay down $700 / £700 onSony’s latest pixel-pushing machine. That’s a lot of cash for a new piece of hardware, no matter how much FOMO you’ll likely be feeling if you don’t.
Nov. 12, 2024
Joker: Folie a Deux actor says the musical-superhero movie is the "worst film ever made"
Tim Dillon has some harsh words for Joker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie a Deuxactor Tim Dillon has some pretty harsh words for the poorly received musical-superhero sequel. “We would sit there, me and these other guys were all dressed in these security outfits because we’re working at the Arkham Asylum, and I would turn to one of them and we’d hear this crap and I’d go, ‘What the f— is this?
Nov. 12, 2024
Loki season 3 gets the smallest tease from Marvel producer, and we're still holding out hope
Brad Winderbaum has some teases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 3isn’t completely off the cards yet, at least according to Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum. He was quizzed about all things MCU at D23 Brazil, where he shared a tiny tease on the God of Mischief’s future toCinePop. When asked if Loki season 3 could be on the cards, he replied simply: “There’s always a chance”.
Nov. 12, 2024
Marvel star Sebastian Stan wants to see Steve Rogers return to the MCU – and he has two prequel ideas for Bucky Barnes
Sebastian Stan has some Marvel ideas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sebastian Stan, who plays Bucky Barnes in the MCU, has some ideas about prequels involving his character. Stan appeared at Comic-Con Liverpool in the UK, where he was asked which MCU films he would potentially wish to make prequels for. “We could probably do with a prequel before Captain America: The First Avenger, so we could really learn maybe more about their friendship,” he commented (viaComic Basics), referring to the friendship between Bucky and Steve Rogers.
Nov. 12, 2024
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has a Mission: Impossible 3 callback and the early theories say it's everything from a "red herring" to a de-aged Tom Cruise scene
Remember the Rabbit’s Foot? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has an unlikely Mission: Impossible 3 callback, one that could have far-reaching ramifications as we inch towards the end of the action franchise. You may have been too dazzled by Tom Cruise’s showreel of stunts inthe first trailer for The Final Reckoningto notice, at the 1:35 mark, Ethan Hunt picks up a container marked ‘Biohazard’.
Nov. 12, 2024
My favorite OLED gaming monitor of the year is now under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday, and it's like two screens in one
Dual resolution mode slaps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLGUltragear 32GS95UE-B swiftly won me over during testing thanks to its gorgeous OLED panel and ridiculously handy dual resolution mode. While every reviewer who has taken the UHD gaming monitor for a spin has said the exact same thing, I do think this screen is like two displays in one since it acts as both a 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz model.
Nov. 12, 2024
New Doctor Who merch could hint at the next big villain facing Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor – and it's a familiar face from the '70s
Could this be season 2’s big bad? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Doctor Who merchandise may have given us a clue about who next season’s big bad could be – and it’s a familiar face. Played by Valentine Dyall, whose likeness is on the shirt, he first appeared on the show in 1978 during Tom Baker’s stint as the Fourth Doctor and returned during Peter Davison’s time as the Fifth Doctor.
Nov. 12, 2024
New vampire horror movie Nosferatu used 5,000 "well-trained" rats which director Robert Eggers now admits was a mistake: "I didn't know that rats are incontinent"
Neither did we, Robert When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nosferatu director Robert Eggers recently found out the hard way that, while practical effects are sometimes the best way to go, they also smell really, really bad. “There’s 5,000 real rats. So basically, if there’s rats in the foreground, they’re real, and they thin out and become CG rats in the background,” Eggers explained during a Q&A that followed an exclusive screening of the film in Los Angeles, hosted by Guillermo del Toro.
Nov. 12, 2024
Exclusive: New Star Wars action figures bring moody Jedi and droids aplenty to your collection
Dagen Gera, clones, and battle bots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video games set in a galaxy far, far away are some of the most memorable entries in the saga, so it stands to reason that Star Wars action figures based on them would be equally cool. And based on the toys GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal, that’s certainly the case.
Nov. 12, 2024
Shadow Generations features some of the best levels in Sonic's 3D history, and now I'm unsure if I can ever return to the blue blur's arms
Opinion | “You’re comparing your levels to mine? They’re not even good enough to be my game.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naturally, this made me a bit skeptical about the return of my favorite anti-hero to star in his own brand new campaign with Sonic X Shadow Generations. I shouldn’t have been. Not only is it a return to form for Shadow, but it features some of the best 3D Sonic levels in the series,period, thanks to some really clever bits of level design and a solid understanding of what makes a speedy platformer fun to master.
Nov. 12, 2024
Squid Game creator addresses rumors of David Fincher's English-language Netflix spin-off, saying if it were to happen, he'd be excited to see it "as a fan"
Hwang Dong-hyuk hasn’t heard anything official When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game returns in just a few months with its penultimate season, but it seems it may not be the end of the road of the Netflix series. Back at the end of October,Deadline reported that an English language spin-offwas in early development with Fight Club’s David Fincher being eyed to direct.
Nov. 12, 2024
Squid Game creator reveals why he changed his mind about making season 2: "Money"
Hwang Dong-hyuk lost “eight or nine” teeth from stress making season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game creator Hwang Dong-hyuk says the stress of making season 1 caused him to lose “eight or nine” teeth – but he has a pretty straightforward answer as to why he came back for another installment of the hit Netflix show.
Nov. 12, 2024
Squid Game creator says he changed the ending of the Netflix show halfway through: "This is not where the story should be headed"
He also explains why it has to end with season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game may just be about to return with season 2, but a third season is already on the horizon. Earlier this year,Netflix confirmed that their most-streamed show of all time would be ending with season 3, and the creator Hwang Dong-hyuk has revealed some new details about the ending.
Nov. 12, 2024
Squid Game season 2's star Lee Jung-jae says he felt "horror" stepping back into the arena on the Netflix show: "It's a kind of feeling that I would never forget in my life"
The actor says he had “mixed feelings” about returning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s hugely popular, ultra-violent show Squid Game is coming back for a second season, and it seems like it will be just as brutal as its shocking first season. The new episodes follow protagonist Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) as he returns to the arena to try and take the games down from the inside.
Nov. 12, 2024
Stardew Valley's adorable hat-selling mouse has gone missing in the latest patch, but only in Spanish - and you can still buy hats from him
Shh, he’s hiding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yet another peculiarStardew Valleybug has popped up with the release of the farming sim’s latest patch, and this time creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone doesn’t have a lore reason to help fix it - he has a linguistic reason instead. Over the weekend, a Twitter user alerted Barone to a new bug attached to the abandoned house near the Wizard Tower.
Nov. 12, 2024
The Harry Potter TV series might have found its Dumbledore – and it's the star of one of Steven Spielberg's best dramas
Casting is well underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Harry Potter TV show might have found its Dumbledore. Actor Mark Rylance, best known for his roles in Steven Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies and Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk, is being eyed for the major role. According toVariety, HBO has reached out to gauge interest and availability for the upcoming reboot.
Nov. 12, 2024
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick system explained
Wonder picking a card in Pokemon TCGP lets you choose from somebody else’s pack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick system is based on recharging stamina, with players able to pick one card from another player’s pack at random, as the five cards are shuffled and arranged face down first. It’s a good way to get rare cards or find specific ones that you were hoping for, though obviously you’re dependent both on the random cards that other players draw, and then the random one-in-five chance of getting a specific card from that pack.
Nov. 12, 2024
The Simpsons Hit & Run has quietly been the arena for an incredible 10-year speedrunning gauntlet, dominated by one runner who broke 45 records in a row
He’s a lean, green speed-thingy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For more than ten years, The Simpsons Hit & Run has been the home of a speedrunning arms race of blistering intensity, and I’m shocked that this is pretty much the first I’ve heard of it. Over the next few months, this trio of runners would repeatedly hand the world record time off between them, relying on further optimization, the removal of load times, and a rapid acceleration technique known as ‘E-brake boosting’ to help with certain missions and bring the time plummeting down to just 98 minutes.
Nov. 12, 2024
There isn't much point in buying an Xbox console these days, but Walmart's Black Friday prices make them more tempting
Do you need an Xbox console these days? No. Are there benefits to buying one? Definitely. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m going to level with you - there are very few practical reasons why I would buy an Xbox console these days. You can access Game Pass on pretty much any other smart device you own, so the investment of actually buying a console is a tough sell.
Nov. 12, 2024
There's a white Steam Deck OLED in town, and it reminds me of silly light side Darth Vader fan art
Let the new Steam Deck look at you with its own eyes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been holding out for a new Steam Deck, you’re sort of in luck, asValvejust unveiled a new white OLED model. No, it isn’t going to run your PC games any faster, meaning you’ll have to wait for a handheld sequel if you’re looking for a performance bump.
Nov. 12, 2024
This is one of the most impressive Lego sets I've built, and it's never been cheaper
(Lego) Autobots, roll out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An (Optimus) prime deal on one of my favorite Lego sets just rolled out, bringing the kit down to a record low price. OK, I’m sorry. But dad jokes aside, it’s worth drawing attention to this cracking discount on Lego Optimus Prime nonetheless - you can now get it for$143.
Nov. 12, 2024
Tron: Ares release date, trailer, cast, plot, and more news
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prepare to re-enter the grid as upcoming sequel Tron: Ares is now swiftly approaching, much to the delight of fans who have been waiting nearly 15 years since the last instalment Tron: Legacy. Tron 3 is easily one of our most anticipatedupcoming movieswith the franchise having enchanted us since the first film released in the ’80s.
Nov. 12, 2024
V For Vendetta, Kingdom Come, The Authority, and Superman: Birthright are just some of the 15 new titles added to DC's Compact Comics range
The full list of Wave 2 Compact Comics is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year DC announced a new line of trade paperbacks reprinting some of the publisher’s biggest titles into a compact and more affordable format. DC Compact Comics are 5.5" x 8.5" trade paperbacks that retail for $9.99 US. The series has been such a success that DC has now announced that all of the first wave of titles (including the likes of all-time classics such asWatchmen, Batman: Hush,Far Sector, andAll-Star Superman) will be reprinted, while also revealing a second wave featuring a further 15 titles.
Nov. 12, 2024
Walmart's early Black Friday sales are here and I'd jump on these seven gaming deals right now
Walmart launches sale two weeks out from Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A week after Amazon and Best Buy launched their own early Black Friday sales, Walmart has joined the party. Everyone can now benefit from the site’s early offerings, and discounts are spanning PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch right now. I’ve scrolled through this entire sale this morning and picked out seven offers that stand a cut above the rest.
Nov. 12, 2024
21 years later, an obscure Disney game is selling out online after the internet found out it's basically Silent Hill and Resident Evil for kids
Piglet’s Big Game is bigger than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Piglet’s Big Game didn’t make as large a splash as its namesake would suggest when it launched 21 years ago, receiving mixed reviews and fading into obscurity in the decades since. However, gameplay clips are going viral right now because of a noteworthy similarity in tone and style to Silent Hill, in particular.
Nov. 11, 2024
A month after Switch emulator Ryujinx disappeared from the internet, Nintendo has seemingly taken ownership of its website
Ryujinx’s lead dev was reportedly “offered an agreement” to stop working on the emulator last month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barely a month afterNintendo Switch emulator Ryujinx vanished, it’s emerged that Nintendo is now apparently the owner of its old website domain. In early October, a message sent in the Ryujinx Discord server by one of the emulator’s developers claimed that the lead developer had been “contacted by Nintendo and offered an agreement to stop working on the project, remove the organization and all related assets he’s in control of.
Nov. 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 has been played for 17 million hours on Steam Deck alone, and one dev wants a massive battery to celebrate
That’s nearly 2,000 years, one just one handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 has been played for more than 17 million hours on the Steam Deck alone, prompting one dev to joke about getting themed battery merch made up for the game. In a tweet today, publishing director Michael Douse said that “over 17,223,529 hours ofBaldur’s Gate 3has been played on Steam Deck.
Nov. 11, 2024
Best Buy just unleashed its early Black Friday sales - but there's one big problem for gamers
A lot of this tech is cheaper at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early Black Friday deals have landed at Best Buy, so I’ve been scrolling the full sale all morning. While gathering all the biggest discounts, though, I noticed a problem. I price check every deal I find, to make sure it’s the lowest on the web, and have found that Amazon has snuck into Best Buy’s party this week.
Nov. 11, 2024
Colin Farrell has "five or six" scenes as the Penguin in The Batman 2 – and he's signed on for three movies
Colin Farrell will return as the Penguin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin star Colin Farrell has revealed how much we can expect to see him in The Batman 2. The solo show focused on his DC villain just came to an end and,as that dramatic final shot teases, it leads into the upcoming Batman sequel. “I signed up for three Batman films, but I didn’t know if I’d be in the second film.
Nov. 11, 2024
Destiny 2 is kind of a mess right now: bugs are making it harder to enjoy my favorite MMO and it only seems to be getting worse
Opinion | Weightgate is frankly the least of Destiny 2’s problems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Destiny 2 clan and I straight-up could not raid last night. The first encounter of the newly updated Garden of Salvation just did not work. The boss would not advance as normal in spite of all our poking and prodding, so we couldn’t proceed.
Nov. 11, 2024
Does The Penguin finale have a post-credits scene?
The Batman spin-off has drawn to a close When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin has now come to a climactic finish on HBO, bringing Oz Cobb’s origin story as Gotham’s new criminal kingpin to a close. The season finale ties up several loose ends for The Batman spin-off that has focused on the ongoing struggle for power between Sofia Gigante (formerly Falcone) and The Penguin.
Nov. 11, 2024
Dune: Prophecy review: "HBO's prequel occasionally stands up to Denis Villeneuve's movies – but largely falls short"
Dune: Prophecy, HBO’s take on Frank Herbert’s acclaimed sci-fi franchise, features the odd flicker of greatness, but ultimately gets weighed down with too many characters, overly complex world-building, and dull subplots Olivia Williams is sensational as layered, morally ambiguous protagonist Tula Harkonnen Fans will likely be interested in the backstory behind the Bene Gesserit The world is realized in the same visual way as Denis Villeneuve’s films There are far too many characters, which makes all of the subplots and different motivations hard to follow
Nov. 11, 2024
George R.R. Martin teases secret meeting with Game of Thrones' Maisie Williams: "Do not want to jinx it. But it could be so much fun"
Could an Arya Stark spin-off be in the works? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R.R. Martin has revealed that he met with Arya Stark actor Maisie Williams about a new project during a recent trip to London – but he won’t reveal what the meeting was about. “We also got together with Maisie Williams for pizza and pasta, and talked about… well, no, better not get into that, do not want to jinx it,“Martin wrote on his blog.
Nov. 11, 2024
Will there be The Penguin season 2? Here's what's been said about a possible return
Could Oz Cobb return to our screens? Here’s what we know about a possible The Penguin season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features spoilers forThe Penguin finale (episode 8)so make sure you are up to date before continuing further… With a jaw-dropping finale, The Penguin has come to an end as we see Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb and Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Gigante (formerly known as Sofia Falcone) have their last confrontation.
Nov. 11, 2024
Great God Grove review: Sucking up (and blasting out) speech bubbles is a wildly creative twist for this story-first adventure
Great God Grove’s system that has you sucking up speech bubbles remains novel throughout, with plenty of quirky characters and stories to uncover. With some fantastic highpoints, some more straightforward areas will have you yearning for a bit more depth. Sucking up speech bubbles feels fun Stunning visuals and animation Some really smart puzzles Area designs gets a bit simplistic in the end Peaks a bit early Sometimes feels a bit fetch questy
Nov. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 issues a make or break Major Order to get the Democracy Space Station up and running before the flying bots plot their next attack
“Haste is critical” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s now or never, Helldivers. At long last, after weeks of Major Orders,Helldivers 2’s Democracy Space Station has finally been fully constructed. However, it’s not over yet, as the station needs to be brought online, and preferably before thebrigade of flying Automatonsgets any bright ideas. In a dispatch sent out to players today, Super Earth confirms that the “sole remaining step to bring the station online is the procurement of enough E-710 to power its High-Efficiency Alcubierre Drives.
Nov. 11, 2024
Hideo Kojima reveals he did most of the Death Stranding concept work on his phone as he confirms that he's the hand behind the game's logo
Someone give him a hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of Death Stranding’s earliest ideas came together onHideo Kojima’s phone. Over the weekend, Kojima took toTwitterto reminisce about his studio and, by extension, Death Stranding’s humble beginnings on the game’s 5th anniversary. At first, Kojima Productions was only a studio in name, as the Metal Gear creator’s office space was more of a closet that could barely fit a handful of desks.
Nov. 11, 2024
How to collect all the tarot cards in The Sims 4 Life and Death
Follow these tasks and build your tarot card decks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To collect all the tarot cards in The Sims 4 Life and Death, you need to complete a series of tasks.Or, you can just buy them.While your Sim has instant access to a basic deck, they’ll also be able to create the Lady Ravendancer Tarot Deck, consisting of 26 unique cards.
Nov. 11, 2024
I don't think the Backbone One is worth $100, but I can recommend its early Black Friday price
For once, it’s cheaper than the alternatives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Backbone One has had a tough year. As if it wasn’t bad enough that seemingly every tech brand under the sun has launched a portable gaming PC, this popular mobile controller started a wave of rivals that have improved upon it. In truth, as someone who tests mobile controllers for a living, it’s been really tough to recommend the Backbone because although it once was the best device out there for portable play, it’s now just a pricey, fairly limited option.
Nov. 11, 2024
I don't want to alarm you, but there's a bananas early 65-inch LG OLED Black Friday deal in the house
Walmart is quietly plotting LG OLED price cuts for members. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alright, here’s the deal - the 65-inch LG OLED B3 is downto $996.99all the way from $2,396.99 for Walmart+ subscribers. Keep in mind that latter full price is based on MSRP, so in real terms, it has dropped from a typical $1,300 tag. It’s still an absolutely solid saving on one of thebest gaming TVsaround, but it’s worth adding context for that original figure Walmart is rolling with.
Nov. 11, 2024
I honestly think this excellent board game deal may be a mistake
We just did a spit-take at Bardsung’s $164 discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November 12, 14:30pm ET:It looks like Miniature Market agreed with me when I said that this deal looked too good to be true, because the price for dungeon-crawler Bardsung has shot back up from $35 to the previous low of $70. The RPG is still available atAmazon for $63.
Nov. 11, 2024
Vi and Jinx's final Arcane scene has "never changed" since being written six years ago: "It has stayed our guiding light for the entire series"
Arcane writer Amanda Overton talks the final scene between Jinx and Vi in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane writer and producer Amanda Overton has revealed that Vi and Jinx’s final scene together in the Netflix series has “never changed” since being written over half a decade ago. “I think we wrote their last scene together six years ago.
Nov. 11, 2024
If you watch just one anime movie this year, make sure it's this instant classic on Amazon Prime
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a strong year for anime. Major titles such as Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen delivered the goods, while Delicious in Dungeon cooked up something special on Netflix and Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End staked its (well-earned) claim asone of the top-rated anime of all timeby the end of its first season. The following contains spoilers for Look Back.
Nov. 11, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle gameplay deep dive shows off its optional puzzle hint system that God of War Ragnarok could have taken notes from
‘Hint Photos’ will ensure puzzle pointers are actually wanted, rather than solving the whole thing unprompted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis fast approaching, but ahead of its release next month, developer MachineGames has revealed around 14 minutes of gameplay footage, showing off more combat, stealth mechanics, and puzzles, the latter of which apparently won’t be ruined by overzealous characters who are far too eager to help.
Nov. 11, 2024
Is Marvel secretly working on a new Young Avengers comic for 2025?
It’s been both announced and debunked by Marvel editors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, time to get excited then? Well, maybe… or maybe not. Long-standing Marvel editor and head of all things X-Men Tom Brevoort fielded a question yesterday about the apparent new book in thelatest edition of his Substack newsletterwhere he appeared to pour cold water on the speculation.
Nov. 11, 2024
It's the beginning of the end for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt in first Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning trailer
“One last time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for the new Mission: Impossible movie, now titled The Final Reckoning, has arrived. In the Final Reckoning trailer, which you can see above, Ethan Hunt’s search for the second cruciform key goes on. Inevitably, that takes the IMF agent on a globetrotting tour punctuated with all manner of stunts and action sequences.
Nov. 11, 2024
James Gunn's Peacemaker season 2 gets a brief but bloody teaser trailer and release window
Peacemaker is back and bloody in new season 2 teaser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The nine-second clip is actually part of a way bigger video teasing all of the new and exciting movies and shows coming to HBO soon. The full clip, posted on HBO’s streaming serviceMax’s Twitter account, gives us a sneak peek at a range of new content as well as Peacemaker season 2, including Dune Prophecy, The White Lotus season 3, IT: Welcome to Derry, Game of Thrones spin-off A Night of the Seven Kingdoms, The Last of us season 2, and much more.
Nov. 11, 2024
Kevin Feige has a promising update on Deadpool and Wolverine's MCU return: "We're always wondering where we can fit them in, and how fast"
The Marvel Studios president talks Deadpool and Wolverine at D23 Brazil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige has addressed the Deadpool-shaped elephant in the room at D23 Brazil with a short but sweet update on where Ryan Reynolds' Merc with the Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine could show up next in the MCU. “The plans withDeadpool and Wolverinewill always be the same: we’re always wondering where we can fit them in, and how fast,” Feige toldOmelete(H/TCollider).
Nov. 11, 2024
Kevin Feige says X-Men are an "important" part of the MCU's future, but don't expect to see them for years
The X-Men are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve known the X-Men are on their way to the MCU for some time, with references to mutants scattered throughoutMarvel Phase 4– andMarvel Phase 5upping the ante, with Beast showing up inThe Marvels post-credits sceneandDeadpool and Wolverinecrossing over to the mainline universe. But, according to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, the X-Men are set to be a key part of the future… though it might be a little while until we see them.
Nov. 11, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure director says Unreal Engine 5 improvements can help fix "the janky walk" which has blighted the series for 9 years
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing I can’t get over with the Life is Strange series, it’s that no matter how much elements of its design advances, some aspects feel as if they are always stuck in the past. WhileLife is Strange: Double Exposurehas proven to be divisive in some circles, sitting at a series-low of 73 on Metacritic, I think there’s a lot that it does exceptionally well – its nuanced storytelling, impressive visual fidelity, smart character studies, and expansive puzzle design.
Nov. 11, 2024
Marvel boss Kevin Feige says Blade "will indeed make it to the MCU" despite severe delays
“We are committed to Blade.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DespiteMarvel Studios’ upcomingBlademovie starring Mahershala Ali being put on hold seemingly indefinitely, Marvel boss Kevin Feige promises that the character will make it to the MCU one day. “We are committed to Blade. We love the character, we love Mahershala’s take on him. And rest assured: whenever we change direction with a project, or are still figuring out how it fits into our schedule, we let the audience know.
Nov. 11, 2024
Marvel star Josh Brolin recalls when Steven Spielberg brutally shot him down for overacting in The Goonies: "He wasn’t being an a**hole, he was right"
The star calls The Goonies “the greatest experience” of his life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Brolin has recalled when he was shot down by Steven Spielberg for being too pretentious whilst filming his first-ever movie, The Goonies. “He looked at me, and he goes, ‘Yeah, just act. Just say what’s on the page,'” Brolin said in an interview withPeople Magazineof Spielberg.
Nov. 11, 2024
Matt Reeves reveals the scrapped Batman cameo idea for The Penguin that "ended up throwing things off too much"
Bruce Wayne could’ve made a cameo in The Penguin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman director Matt Reeves has revealed the scrapped Bruce Wayne cameo idea that almost made it into The Penguin. Ahead of the spin-off show’s release,the creative team were pretty clear that we wouldn’t be seeing the Caped Crusader show up in the series.
Nov. 11, 2024
One Piece manga release schedule – when is the next chapter out?
Keep track of the One Piece manga release schedule as it enters its final saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Pieceis one of the most popular manga in the world. The series, which is written and drawn by creator Eiichiro Oda, follows rubbery hero Monkey D Luffy and his crew (known as the Straw Hat Pirates) as they set out to find the fabled treasure of the King of the Pirates, Gol D.
Nov. 11, 2024
Overwatch 2 is getting the WoW Classic treatment with a limited-time mode featuring the hero shooter's original 2016 lineup of 21 heroes, 12 maps, and 4 game modes
Overwatch Classic will be available from November 12 to December 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Expect heroes like Widowmaker to be a constant threat or be careful as you try to peak around corners as Hanzo’s Scatter Arrow can strike you before you can see it,” Blizzard says in a press release. “Junkrat and D.Va mains will need to watch out as their own weaponry can harm them.
Nov. 11, 2024
Owner of Dark Souls and Elden Ring developer FromSoftware confirms its studios have 20 console games in development, and we can only hope one of them is a Bloodborne remaster
Kadokawa Corporation is pretty busy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring and Dark Souls developerFromSoftware’s corporate owner has announced that it’s got a total of 26 games in development, which feels like it should be good news for Miyazaki fans. TheElden Ringand Dark Souls studio is owned by Japanese conglomerate Kadokawa Corporation. Kadokawa owns dozens of companies, but among them are a handful of game developers and publishers, including Danganronpa dev Spike Chunsoft, the developers of RPG Maker, and visual novel publisher Ascii Media Works.
Nov. 11, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket trading release date and more
When will Pokemon TCG Pocket let you trade cards? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon TCG Pocket trading release date and everything we know so far Trading is a presented option in thesocial menu of the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, but it’s greyed out and reads “coming soon”. Of course, we have seen trading in Pokemon TCGP done as part of the initial announcement trailer.
Nov. 11, 2024
Silo season 2 release schedule? When is episode 5 on Apple TV Plus?
A look ahead to the Silo season 2, episode 5 release date and streaming time on Apple TV Plus in the UK and US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tensions are brewing in Silo season 2 as Juliette and Solo continue their exploration of the seemingly abandoned bunker, some of the Down-Deepers trying to rally for change up-top in Silo 18, and one character recently meeting an untimely end.
Nov. 11, 2024
Stellar Blade is finally adding Photo Mode next week, just in time to snap some pictures of its fancy new Nier: Automata outfits
2B or not 2B When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s next big update is almost here, and it’ll add its highly anticipated Photo Mode alongside the launch of itsNier: Automata collab DLCon the same day next week. We’ve known that both of these things have been coming for a while, but November 20 will see it all rolled out at once.
Nov. 11, 2024
The 10 best movies on Apple TV Plus to stream right now
From CODA to Tetris, here are the best Apple TV movies to watch this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dreaming of all the films you’re going to binge over Christmas? If you’ve already knocked up watchlists for Netflix and Prime Video, you might be looking to pick out the best Apple TV movies, too. On the surface, it might look like an easier task given the streamer’s more refined approach to content creation and subsequently smaller catalogue.
Nov. 11, 2024
The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mewtwo ex deck and builds
Mewtwo ex decks in Pokemon TCGP should be paired with Gardevoir for quick energy generation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mewtwo ex deck has quickly shot up to become one of the best decks in the game. It’s hit the S-tier meta as a result of Mewtwo pairing very effectively with Gardevoir, who can supply it with free energy and rapidly power up its devastating Psydrive.
Nov. 11, 2024
The new Marvel Thunderbolts trailer has fans convinced that one of the characters dies early on in the movie
Is Taskmaster a goner? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thunderbolts*has anew trailer– and it has everyone convinced that a major character isn’t going to survive for long in theMarvel Phase 5movie. The new trailer debuted at D23 Brazil, and it sees the Thunderbolts, a ragtag group of misfits and anti-heroes, teaming up. It doesn’t give away much about the plot, but there’s plenty of action, and one moment in particular has fans convinced Taskmaster isn’t going to make it.
Nov. 11, 2024
The Nintendo Palworld lawsuit hasn't stopped the survival hit from debuting at the top of Japan's PS5 charts, beating Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and Metaphor: ReFantazio
“Thank you PlayStation gamers!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld developer Pocketpair may be in the middle of alegal battle against Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, but that’s not stopped its hit survival game from having a phenomenal first month on PS5. Palworldmade its debut on PS5 in asurprise launch on September 26 in 68 countries, although a short delay meant that itcame to Japan slightly later on October 4.
Nov. 11, 2024
The Penguin finale just set up a major link to The Batman 2
It’s all connected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Penguin finale (episode 8). The Penguin episode 8 brings Oz Cobb’s story to a close, for now. The dramatic final episode ties up all of the loose strings featuring big betrayals, heartbreaking deaths, and some denouement for the Batman villain. However, as well as acting as a conclusion to this story, it also sets up a very intriguing nod to the future of The Batman universe.
Nov. 11, 2024
The Penguin finale recap, Easter eggs, and ending explained: Betrayals, victories, and losses in The Batman spin-off
This week in Gotham: things come to a dramatic end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin has come to a dramatic conclusion with this week’s finale, as The Batman spin-off wraps up its eight-week run on HBO. As Oz and Sofia get ready for their final stand-off, we also learn even more about Oz’s past – and there are some big twists in the present, too.
Nov. 11, 2024
The Rise of the Golden Idol review: "Finding new ways to stretch your little gray cells"
The Rise of the Golden Idol wonderfully evolves on the original with some truly devious cases that empower you to feel like a genius as you piece everything together and read between the lines. Loads of details make this best played with a notebook to hand, each case stretching you to think in genuinely fresh directions. Evolves on the first game while feeling standalone Gorgeous artwork that’s important to each mystery
Nov. 11, 2024
The Witcher 4 reportedly gets its first character after Star Wars actor leaks their involvement - and the most Witcher-y name I can imagine
Alongside Geralt’s actor, that’s now two confirmed characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first new character in The Witcher 4 appears to have been accidentally revealed by its actor, although it tells us next to nothing about the game itself. Beyond the entry’s statement that he was directed by Kate Saxon, who did mocap direction for The Witcher 2 andThe Witcher 3as well as several other video game projects, we’ve got next to nothing to go on about Branko.
Nov. 11, 2024
If I were you, I'd upgrade my PC with an RX 7800 XT for a chunk under $500 ahead of Black Friday
Good 4K performance for the every day player. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been pairing graphics cards with PC builds for what feels like a millennia, and the RX 7800 XT is exactly the kind of GPU I’d traditionally go for. Perhaps that’s because I usually end up creating mid-range rigs for me and my budget-conscious chums, but now that it’s sitting well under $500, I’d encourage you to consider it ahead of Black Friday.
Nov. 11, 2024
Gladiator 2 review: "A rousing spectacle with Ridley Scott and Denzel Washington on top form"
Not perfect and not a patch on the original film, but the magic of Ridley Scott’s direction and Denzel Washington’s performance elevates Gladiator 2 into the epic spectacle it needs to be. But best to manage your expectations in comparison to the Oscar-winning film. Doesn’t try to emulate the original Thrilling battle scenes Denzel Washington’s performance is everything Not as good as the original and takes a while to find its feet
Nov. 10, 2024
Asset Jesus behind thousands of free game building blocks shocked to find his latest release make its way into a game within just two hours
Too fast, too quick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no rest for the wicked, and apparently, there’s no rest for game devs either, as ‘Asset Jesus’ Kenney Vleugels has found his latest set of assets already featured in someone’s game a matter of hours after they were released. “Two hours… two hours after releasing new game assets it’s already in a game.
Nov. 10, 2024
Avowed has a built-in glossary in case you get lost in the deep lore of its CRPG inspiration Pillars of Eternity
“We wanted to make it as accessible as possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even for the most avid fans, the depth of lore and mechanics in CRPGs likePillars of Eternitycan be hard to follow, so for new and old players alike,Avowedis set to have its own glossary to help players navigate its most confusing concepts. With two Pillars of Eternity games establishing Eora’s deep lore, bombarding new players with information would likely drive people away rather than engrossing them, so the way Avowed is written is key to drawing those newcomers in.
Nov. 10, 2024
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 creative director put parrying in his turn-based RPG after playing Sekiro and thinking "Why can't I parry in my game?"
“If nobody is going to do it, I will do it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Plenty of us have finishedSekiroand decided we wanted parrying in everything else we play. As it turns out, developers have that feeling too, with Sekiro serving as the catalyst to add a parry mechanic intoClair Obscur: Expedition 33. It is, of course, not the first time that a timing system has been used in an RPG, with games like Super Mario RPG making heavy use of them.
Nov. 10, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer knew the Fallout 3 comparisons were coming, but also knew that what made his RPG special were the things that you couldn’t find in one playthrough
“You always have to prioritise things.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileFallout: New Vegasdirector Josh Sawyer was correct that players would compare the game toFallout 3and complain about its bugs, as it turns out, he was also right about what made New Vegas the iconic RPG it is today. But while the complaints were sure to roll in, Sawyer was confident that the work theObsidian Entertainmentteam had put in regarding the game’s freedom of choice would pay dividends, especially on repeat playthroughs.
Nov. 10, 2024
Marvel boss Kevin Feige confirms when he plans to introduce Miles Morales' Spider-Man into the MCU
Swinging to a screen near you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSpider-Man: Spider-Versemovies are some of the best superhero flicks going right now, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige has taken notice, hoping to get Miles Morales into theMCUshortly after Beyond the Spider-Verse. Speaking toOmelete(with translations provided by DeepL), Feige says “Miles will appear in the third Spiderverse, which is currently in production.
Nov. 10, 2024
Marvel boss Kevin Feige reveals his three favourite MCU moments of all-time, from a fan-favourite Avengers: Endgame scene to some surprises
Some good moments in here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney’s D23 expo has been going strong in Brazil this weekend, and Marvel boss Kevin Feige has revealed three of his favouriteMCUmoments ever put to film. Spoilers forCaptain America: Civil WarandAvengers: Endgameahead. Speaking to CinePop, the first moment Feige mentions is when Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr.
Nov. 10, 2024
Marvel's new Thunderbolts trailer reveals who bought Avengers Tower and finally addresses that asterisk, suggesting a name change
“So what, do we all just punch and shoot?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for theMCU’s upcomingThunderboltsmovie finally addresses key questions we’ve been asking for some time, like what’s up with that asterisk in the title? The latest look at the movie sees antiheroes Yelena, Winter Soldier, Red Guardian, Ghost, John Walker, Taskmaster, and Bob, played by Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, and Lewis Pullman respectively.
Nov. 10, 2024
New Captain America: Brave New World trailer gives us our best look yet at Harrison Ford as Red Hulk as he battles Sam Wilson
“You’re not Steve Rogers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have to say, these upcomingMCUfilms are looking strong, with the latest trailer forCaptain America: Brave New Worldshowing us an exciting battle between Red Hulk and the new Captain America. Giancarlo Esposito plays the big bad Sidewinder, leader of the Serpent Society. In the trailer, he seems to be the man responsible for an assassination attempt on President Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross, played by Harrison Ford.
Nov. 10, 2024
Thanks to a big character change in Arcane season 2, I have a wild theory that might answer one of the Netflix show's earliest mysteries
Heading back to the start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best theories are often big swings. This one may not land, but a major character development in the first three episodes of Arcane season 2 has led me to believe that the Netflix series may have secretly answered one of the show’s earliest mysteries – without anyone realizing it.
Nov. 9, 2024
Call of Duty hacker says "I had my fun" after reportedly getting thousands of Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 players falsely banned
“It was nice to see it get fixed and see unbans” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A hacker says they’ve got “thousands upon thousands” of innocent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 andWarzoneplayers banned using an exploit in the game’sRicochet anti-cheat systemthat’s since been resolved. Last month,Activision saidit had found and fixed an exploit in Ricochet that resulted in the banning of “a small number of legitimate players,” but a hacker going by Vizor toldTechCrunchthe number is a whole lot higher than that, and that they know because they’re the one responsible.
Nov. 9, 2024
30 years on, Interview with the Vampire director says casting Tom Cruise as Lestat was a big risk, but he was won over from their first meeting
Interview with the Vampire director Neil Jordan talks to SFX about bringing Anne Rice’s modern vampire classic to the screen, 30 years on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “You ask yourself the question: what would it be like, if you were stuck living forever?” Interview With The Vampire’s director Neil Jordan says. “What would it be like, if life were a passage of days that were the same, the same, the same, the same?
Nov. 9, 2024
Arcane ends with Season 2, but the League of Legends spin-off's co-creators have shared their favorite stories - ones that could shape future adaptations
“There’s too many to say ‘this is gonna be the next one’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane Season 2 is the final chapter in the story of Jinx, Vi, and Caitlyn’s adventures on Netflix, but the show’s co-creators have shared their favorite stories from the League of Legends universe, which could inspire future spin-offs. Speaking to showrunners Christian Linke and Alex Yee ahead of the first drop in theArcane Season 2 release schedule, I asked which stories in the broader League of Legends universe were their favorites.
Nov. 9, 2024
Arcane season 2 returns to League of Legends' hottest ship, but the Netflix show's co-creator says getting the CaitVi pairing right was "scary": "We knew they were stepping into this s***storm"
Exclusive: “There’s a lot of drama and conflict ahead” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane’s co-creator says that returning to the League of Legends spin-off’s hottest ship for season 2 was “scary,” hinting that “there’s a lot of drama and conflict ahead”. This article contains spoilers for the first three episodes of Arcane season 2, as well as the finale of Arcane season 1.
Nov. 9, 2024
Arcane season 2 review: "One of the greatest video game adaptations of all time"
Arcane fans desperate to revisit this world will be thrilled to see it’s just as inviting as before. Everything from the animation to the scale of each battle has been expanded to thrilling new heights that don’t forego the emotional stakes. A fitting end to this beloved saga that’s left us wanting more. Stunning, Emmy-worthy animation Emotive, moving voice work Bigger scope than ever Many moving pieces to juggle Music is heavy-handed sometimes
Nov. 9, 2024
Arcane season 2: What actually IS 'the Arcane' in Netflix's animated series?
We delve into all the magical mysteries in Arcane’s long-awaited second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Arcane season 2 – Act 1. After a patience-testing three-year wait, Arcane season 2 has finally premiered on Netflix. Picking up exactly where its predecessor left off, the new instalment opens with Piltover’s remaining council members clashing on how best to deal with the Zaun rebels, as Caitlyn and Vi vow to take down Jinx once and for all.
Nov. 9, 2024
Arcane showrunners defend the League of Legends spin-off's reported $250 million budget: "The money is just a reflection of the amount of effort that was put into this"
“Arcane is a really expensive animated series - which was the point” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was recently revealed thatNetflix’sLeague of Legendsspin-off show,Arcane, is the most-expensive animated series ever.It reportedly cost $250 millionfor the 18 episodes “First of all, the number is not exactly right,” showrunner Christian Linke tells us. “That number does include marketing costs associated with the release, which is not part of the budget of Arcane.
Nov. 9, 2024
Avowed director defends the RPG’s lack of romance in the face of Baldur’s Gate 3’s intense relationships: “I think players will always respond well to a really good character”
“You want to make sure you do it right." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s romance system is one of the game’s most famous and popular features, and while Avowed’s choice not to have a romance system of its own may raise a few eyebrows, director Carrie Patel expressed her confidence during an interview at EGX that the game is better off without one.
Nov. 9, 2024
"We are just now starting to write the script" for Incredibles 3, says Disney, and we'll learn more about the all-new adventure in the future
The crowd really wants to know more right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney’s D23 expo is kicking off in Brazil right now, and attendees were given some new information about upcomingThe Incredibles 3fromPixarvice president for film production Jonas H. Rivera. In a video shared to Twitter by CinePop, we catch the logo of the Incredibles 3 as Rivera gives a speech.
Nov. 9, 2024
Black Panther VFX artist agrees the CGI was bad, but they had just 6 weeks and "given the time and resources we had this was the best we could do"
“I know there’s a lot of complaints on how bad the CGi looks, and I agree” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I watchedBlack Panther, I noticed a lot of the CGI was lacklustre, and visual effects supervisor Daniel Rodrigues das Neves, who worked on the film, agrees. They’ve got quite the list of credits, working onHouse of the Dragon,Venom,Avengers Infinity: War, and more.
Nov. 9, 2024
FC 25 Centurions guide and Centurions Icons cards list
Beckham and Ribery join Rodri in your FC 25 Centurions guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 25 Centurions Icons are one and done, along with the rest of the early November promo. All signs pointed toEA FC 25Centurions Team 2 landing on November 15, but instead we got something new entirely –FC 25 Track Stars. Still, the brief ton-focussed campaign did bring us some treats.
Nov. 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 soloist completes Heaven-on-High after 100 hours using the MMO's "squishiest" class, all as practice for an even worse challenge: "I'm still in for a world of hurt"
“You’re simply playing a glass cannon without the cannon attached” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Final Fantasy 14 soloist has completed a 100-hour grind to clear one of the MMO’s Deep Dungeons in the hardest way possible, all as preparation for an even worse challenge. Earlier this year, streamer Aurora Moonfinally beat Final Fantasy 14’s Palace of the Dead solo as a Conjurer– a feat so difficult it took around 800 hours of grind over two years.
Nov. 9, 2024
GTA 5 dev says Rockstar would transplant entire missions "to make sure there isn't any section of the map missing content, missing gameplay" even when that meant starting from scratch
“That was always the worst-case” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out there’s a good reason so many of GTA 5’s missions take you halfway across Los Santos, and it’s not just so the characters can chit chat or you can listen to the funny radio commentators. Perhaps the thingRockstaris most famous for is its open worlds. The developer manages to create virtual lands that feel alive, full of character and hidden details.
Nov. 9, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta exists because Konami was starting to get worried that the “younger generation of gamers aren’t familiar with the Metal Gear series anymore.”
“Who is Solid Snake?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For many people, the idea that theMetal Gearseries and its main man Solid Snake would be unknown to a generation of gamers would be laughable, but that’s exactly whatKonamiand the team working on the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta are afraid of. In an interview in Play issue 46, series producer Noriaki Okamura was open about the fact that many younger gamers simply don’t know very much about Metal Gear.
Nov. 9, 2024
Netflix top 10 movies – the 3 you have to watch right now
Looking for something new to watch this weekend? Here’s our pick of the best movies in Netflix’s top 10 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With hundreds of movies to choose from, finding something to watch that isn’t going to be a waste of your time can be easier said than done these days. That’s why I often turn to the Netflix Top 10 to help make the decision a little easier – it’s where the service tracks audience trends, helping you to discern what the most popular movies on the platform are at any given time.
Nov. 9, 2024
Singed's experiment in Arcane season 2, episode 3 may have ties to League of Legends and a major season 1 character
Who is that at the end of Arcane season 2, act 1? We may have an answer… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2’s first three episodes have been punctuated in its final moments by a series of post-credits-style scenes involving the nefarious Singed. The third episode – the end of Act 1 – concluded with a cryptic reveal that the Zaun-dwelling doctor is working on something big.
Nov. 9, 2024
Skyrim player shocked to find they’ve spent 10 years hating the RPG’s combat all because they’ve been accidentally abusing the levelling system this whole time
You know you don’t have to play as a stealth archer, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A big part ofSkyrim’s appeal is its variety. Whether it’s through mods or roleplaying, every playthrough is different, and there’s no wrong way to play the game. Well, that’s the case for most people, but not for one player who discovered they had been playing the game wrong for a decade, all because they didn’t understand the levelling system.
Nov. 9, 2024
Stardew Valley's popularity has creator ConcernedApe feeling like he "could work on it for the rest of my life," even if he still wants to "make a new game" like Haunted Chocolatier
Haunted Chocolatier, when? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With update 1.6 finally out the door for all players and1.6.9releasing on PC,Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has been considering the future - and he just can’t seem to shake his farming sim from it,Haunted Chocolatierbe damned. ConcernedApe recently stated thatHaunted Chocolatier will receive new updates “in time"as his focus still remains on Stardew Valley.
Nov. 9, 2024
The new Tron 3 trailer is "a spectacle", the soundtrack is "revolutionary", and Jeff Bridges is back
Get ready to re-enter the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As reported by CinePop (translated byGoogle), “The Tron Ares trailer is a spectacle. Lots of neon and vibrant colors. A futuristic world. We see a new threat emerging. A car is split in half by a red beam. Jared Leto is scary in several insane action scenes.”
Nov. 9, 2024
Zelda: Breath of the Wild trickster finds the weirdest way to get the first Korok, all by luring a bokoblin to its untimely, parkour-filled death
You might not want to stand there… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild might be more than seven years old, but players are still finding ways to push it to its limits, including one who’s shown off a pretty unorthodox way to find the first (and simplest) Korok in the game.
Nov. 8, 2024
BioWare reveals Dragon Age The Veilguard stats: one quest is killing absolutely everybody, and the most popular class and faction are no surprise
Sea of Blood indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard just came out a little over a week ago, butBioWarehas already started drip-feeding player stats showing things like the most popularDragon Age Veilguard classesandfactions, deadliest quest and enemy, and more. Well, I say “more,” but really it’s just those exact stats plus a breakdown of the most popularDragon Age Veilguard lineagechoice.
Nov. 8, 2024
10 years after its release, John Wick co-director reveals Bruce Willis was originally cast as the action hero
We could see it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wick co-director David Leitch says Bruce Willis was initially cast as the titular hitman. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest. She previously reported on breaking news for The Independent’s Indy100 and created TV and film listicles for Ranker.
Nov. 8, 2024
2 years later, God of War Ragnarok PS5 and PS4 players finally get a solution to the game's most annoying 'feature' as it gets updated for PS5 Pro
Quiet, boy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War Ragnarokfans onPlayStationrejoice: thePS4andPS5versions of the game are finally getting an update that adds an option to reduce the frequency that your companions will give you hints while completing puzzles. Kratos has never been all brawn and no brain. Puzzles have been an integral part of the God of War series since the start, back in Greece when the Spartan had no companions to advise him.
Nov. 8, 2024
6 months after Take-Two's CEO said "we didn't shutter those studios," Take-Two confirms it shuttered the Kerbal Space Program and Rollerdrome studios
Roll7 and Intercept Games were indeed shut down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Take-Two has now confirmed it indeed shut down the studios behindRollerdromeand Kerbal Space Program despite its CEO, Strauss Zelnick, previously saying in no uncertain terms, “we didn’t shutter those studios.” Back in April, and despite previous reassurance that layoffs weren’t on the table,Take-Two announced a cost reduction plan that resulted in making 5% of its workforce redundant.
Nov. 8, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 8-10)
Arcane season 2 launches as The Penguin goes out with a bang When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daylight savings may have brought the darker evenings, but there are plenty of new movies and shows to get stuck into this November on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,DisneyPlus, Max, and Apple TV. But how do you narrow down what to watch from everything that’s new on streaming?
Nov. 8, 2024
After 29 years, Donkey Kong Country 2 players have just discovered a brand-new cheat code in the SNES classic
All it took was “casually scrolling through some disassembled code” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For 29 years, classic SNES platformer Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest has held a secret - a hidden cheat code that had never previously been revealed to the world. But now, it’s finally gone public. Donkey Kong Country 2 lets you quickly exit any level you’ve previously completed by pausing and then hitting the select button.
Nov. 8, 2024
Amazon just launched its early Black Friday Holiday sale - these are the six gaming deals I'd buy this weekend
Big savings hit the digital aisles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has opened its doors on its first wave of early Black Friday deals this week, and there are plenty of discounts for gamers on those shelves. The official sale is branded ‘Holiday Deals’, but we all know what that means. Like other retailers (Best Buy, Dell, and Newegg), Amazon regularly launches early offers like this once November kicks off, which means more time to browse for discounts.
Nov. 8, 2024
Arcane Season 2 creators don't want the League of Legends spin-off to turn into a new MCU: "If we're just doing another superhero thing there's no reason to do this"
Exclusive : “It would be a shame and a failure on our part if they all look and feel the same” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane’s showrunners say that any future League of Legends projects would need to look and feel different from the current series, because “if we’re just doing another superhero thing as an IP, then there’s no reason to do this”.
Nov. 8, 2024
Astro Bot has sold 1.5 million copies, but Sony says the platformer's real strength is grabbing people who didn't care about games like God of War Ragnarok or Marvel's Spider-Man 2
The little robot that could (get people to buy first-party games again) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In itsQ2 financial results report,Sonyclaims that of those 1.5 million players, 37% hadn’t bought a first-partyPlayStationgame in at least two years. That means they weren’t enticed by the likes ofGod of War Ragnarok,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,Horizon Forbidden West, or the variousLast of Usremakes and remasters.
Nov. 8, 2024
Attack on Titan movie's post-credits scene has been revealed – and it's not what we were expecting
One final goodbye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It didn’t take long for the details of the Attack on Titan movie’s post-credits scene to spill out onto the internet – and it’s a brilliant meta treat for long-time fans. WithAttack on Titan: The Movie: The Last Attackcurrently only being available in Japan, we expected the post-credits scenes to be kept under wraps for at least a few days.
Nov. 8, 2024
"Please give it a chance": After 3,200 mixed Steam reviews for his new MMO, RuneScape creator explains the soft-reset class design confusing some players
Brighter Shores plays very differently from RuneScape, even if it can look similar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The launch reception for Brighter Shores, the new free-to-play MMO from original RuneScape creator Andrew Gower, has been mixed but slightly positive, with 3,288Steam reviewssitting at 67% positive at the time of writing. One sticking point has been the game’s class or profession system, which basically gives you a fresh profession each time you start a new episode of content.
Nov. 8, 2024
Christopher Nolan's new movie adds Zendaya and Anne Hathaway to an already star-studded cast including Tom Holland and Matt Damon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zendaya and Anne Hathaway have been added to the cast of Christopher Nolan’s mysterious new movie. According toDeadline, Zendaya and Hathaway are set to star alongside Tom Holland and Matt Damon. No official info about the upcoming pic has been released, though it’s rumored to be anything from a 1920s vampire horror to a story inspired by the 1983 action movie Blue Thunder.
Nov. 8, 2024
Death Stranding is finally on Xbox, but one of the console's best features triggers a game-ruining bug
There’s a simple fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Strandingwas a surprise launched onXboxyesterday, but there are already reports of a save bug that can occur if you use the console’s quick resume function too much. Dae Jim, the founder of the website LifeisXbox,has taken to Twitterto share the bad news. Jim writes, “After a longer period in suspension saving is blocked, kinda like what happens with online games and losing connection.
Nov. 8, 2024
Early Deadpool and Wolverine drafts featured Ghost Rider and Ben Affleck's Daredevil, Ryan Reynolds confirms: "We did talk to Nic Cage"
Deadpool and Wolverine could’ve had more cameos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeadpool and Wolverine cameoscome thick and fast already, but, as it turns out, there could’ve been even more. Deadpool and Wolverinesees Ryan Reynolds’s Merc with a Mouth team up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, fighting to save the multiverse from Emma Corrin’sCassandra Nova. The duo, though, might have had some more allies on their side, if certain things had worked out.
Nov. 8, 2024
Evercade Alpha review: “an excellent cartridge solution to my arcade problems”
The Evercade Alpha is a fantastic mini arcade machine that benefits from the platform’s expansive cartridge library. Its sharp 8-inch screen, punchy speakers, and superb arcade controls all make for a perfect at-home homage to the coin-ops era of gaming, and being able to use a wide variety of USB controllers adds a layer of console versatility. Skipping on HDMI output is a bit of a shame, but it’s not enough to keep this adorable cabinet from greatness.
Nov. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's patch 7.1 notes are here and it's good news, MMO fans - over 118 shoes have been spruced up to make your feet look better than ever
Time to get back into /gpose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFinal Fantasy 14community may unsurprisingly have some thoughts to share followingpatch 7.1and its preliminary notes, which detail various important changes - and some for all us /gpose fans out there, like “improved” attention to “character toe detail.” The first big post-Dawntrailpatch is almost here, and boy is it packing quite a bit of content - fans can expect to experience the first Echoes of Vana’diel alliance raid,an older 24-man raid now essentially transformed into a Savagethanks to the Chaotic tier being introduced, even moreBakool Ja Ja, and a solid plethora of quests to play through.
Nov. 8, 2024
Home Alone star Macaulay Culkin joins Fallout season 2 as "crazy genius type character"
Fallout season 2 gets its first newcomer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout season 2has its first newcomer, with Macaulay Culkin heading out to the wasteland. As perDeadline, Culkin – best known for the Home Alone series – will portray a “crazy genius-type character.” Beyond that, details about the new addition to the Prime Video series are being kept firmly under wraps.
Nov. 8, 2024
How to find the right projector this Black Friday
Everything you need to ask about your setup to find the right projector specs this Black Friday. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that projectors are taking over our living rooms, and now that prices on more sophisticated streaming tech are dropping more and more movie lovers and gamers are taking to the even-bigger screen. This year’sBlack Friday projector dealsare primed to offer some of the biggest discounts we’ve seen yet, across both cheaper 1080p and more premium 4K lens throwers.
Nov. 8, 2024
How to get the Dragon Age Veilguard N7 Day armor
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age The Veilguard N7 day Mass Effect armor can be obtained by any player, so long as you follow these steps: Dragon Age Veilguard Deluxe Edition rewardsUpgrade weapons in Dragon Age VeilguardShould you sell Dragon Age Veilguard valuables? Looting this chest gets you theSpecter of Battles PastandParagon of Leadershiparmor appearances and theCommand Helmethead appearance.
Nov. 8, 2024
Hunting monsters to the tune of heavy metal is my new vice, thanks to this survival horror shooter from an ex-Skyrim dev
Indie Spotlight | The Axis Unseen is all kinds of bizarre, and that’s the way I like it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My first steps in The Axis Unseen are tentative ones. I spawn in the middle of a vast forest with a bow clutched in hand, and no recollection of this place or who I am. The slow chug of an electric guitar seems to match my heartrate beat for beat as I grapple with my new surroundings.
Nov. 8, 2024
I just learned there's a new Fallout vinyl and I'd fight Deathclaws for it
Crawl out through the Fallout, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Fallout vinyl record bringing us “The Soothing Sounds of the Apocalypse,” and my day just got a bit better for learning that fact. Sure, it’s not a suit of T-45 power armor. It’s not a bottle of ice-cold Nuka Cola Quantum, either. (Ahhhh, refreshing.) But itisa fun collectible thanks to being themed as if it was found in the Wasteland.
Nov. 8, 2024
I'll say it, CPUs are confusing - here's what you need to know ahead of Black Friday
I review desktop CPUs - here’s some advice ahead of Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday is undoubtedly the best time throughout the year to buy new parts for a gaming PC. If you’re planning on building your first system, or you just haven’t upgraded in a number of years, this is the season for assembling your next gaming PC on the cheap.
Nov. 8, 2024
If you've ever wondered what Rainbow Six Siege or Counter-Strike would be like top-down, the latest shooter from PUBG's team is your answer
Preview | Project Arc tackles the tactical scene from an all-new perspective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A top-down shooter, Project Arc is a 5v5 multiplayer game inspired by PUBG. Like its battle royale sibling, strategic vision is as prized as quick reflexes, with the result being a mish-mash ofRainbow Six Siegeand Counter-Strike. But given how important your line of sight is here, this is the first shooter where I’d rather have a protractor glued to my rifle instead of a silencer.
Nov. 8, 2024
Just writing the final line of Arcane season 2 took its creator 27 hours: "How do you end a show like this?"
Exclusive: Alex Yee “spent just an insane amount of time on the last line” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane’s co-creator says he spent “an insane amount of time” on the final line of the show, putting as much as 27 hours into the single line. Speaking to GamesRadar+ ahead of the release of Arcane season 2, co-creator Alex Yee said: “I spent just an insane amount of time on the last line of the show.
Nov. 8, 2024
Multiversus significantly underperformed, Warner Bros admits, but maybe its dedicated "Goth Girl Season" will be enough to pull everyone back
Save me goth girl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Okay, yes,Multiversushas seemingly had a rough go since its relaunch earlier this year, to the point where even publisher Warner Bros. has been on record noting that the game’s underperformed. What’s a free-to-play fighting game to do in these circumstances? Why, break out the goth girls, of course. Multiverse Season 4 was unveiled this week, and the devs themselves arecalling it"Goth Girl Season" ahead of its November 12 launch.
Nov. 8, 2024
Nosferatu first reactions are in, and critics say the Bill Skarsgård vampire movie "goes harder than any other horror film this year"
First reactions to vampire movie Nosferatu are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Robert Eggers' upcoming vampire remake Nosferatu are in, and they’re full of praise for the horror movie. Nosferatu stars Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlock, with Lily-Rose Depp as Ellen Hutter, Nicholas Hoult as Thomas Hutter, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Friedrich Harding, Emma Corrin as Anna Harding, Willem Dafoe as Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz, and Ralph Ineson as Dr.
Nov. 8, 2024
Paddington in Peru post-credits scenes explained: how many are there and does it potentially set up Paddington 4?
Does Paddington 3 have a post-credits scene? We break it all down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to be beary, beary excited as highly anticipated threequel Paddington 3 is now out in UK cinemas, ready to satisfy fans after such a long seven year wait after the last installment. And you may already be wondering, doesPaddington in Peruhave a post-credits scene?
Nov. 8, 2024
Palworld developer reveals the exact patents it's alleged to have infringed upon in the Nintendo lawsuit, and they all have application dates after the survival game's release
Pocketpair says it will “continue to assert our position in this case through future legal proceedings” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair has revealed new details about thepatent infringement lawsuit filed against it by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, with confirmation of the actual patents the studio is alleged to have infringed upon. In areportshared today, it’s revealed that Nintendo andThe Pokemon Companyallege that Pocketpair has infringed upon three patents - patent numbers 7545191, 7493117, and 7528390.
Nov. 8, 2024
Peter Parker and Miles Morales team up to mentor the all-new hero Elementary in Spectacular Spider-Men #10
Two Spider-Men take on two Electros in this early look at Spectacular Spider-Men #10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Parker has been a mentor to Miles Morales as Spider-Man since the pair first crossed paths, and now, in their team-up title Spectacular Spider-Men, the pair will be putting their heads together to mentor a totally new hero named Elementary.
Nov. 8, 2024
PS5 Pro scalpers may be losing money on the console, but they're still making a profit on disc drives
Won’t somebody please think of the scalpers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At least in the UK, there are quitea few eBay listingswith the console being offered for less than its £699.99 retail price as scalpers try to recoup as many losses as possible. If you want to get a good deal on the console yourself without putting money in the hands of a scalper, ourPS5 Pro reviewhas links to some of the best retail prices out there.
Nov. 8, 2024
PS5 Pro support in No Man's Sky was a "tough gig" for the small team, dev says: "I spent around 4-5 months of my time spread over the last year"
“We are one of smallest teams releasing today” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky has robust PS5 Pro support at the new console’s launch, going far beyond the 4K 60 FPS promise other games have been making. If you think that might be a challenge for a small team like the one at Hello Games, you’d be right.
Nov. 8, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says Marvel is "obsessed" with Channing Tatum's Gambit after Deadpool and Wolverine: "Sometimes they just need to see it in action"
Gambit made a name for himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes you have to play the hand you’re dealt. Half a decade after Channing Tatum’s standalone Gambit movie was officially canceled, the X-Men hero sprung back onto the scene as part ofDeadpool and Wolverineand its Void’s worth of fan favorite surprises and cameos. Now, star Ryan Reynolds saysMarvel Studiosis “obsessed” with Gambit.
Nov. 8, 2024
Save $111 on highly sought-after Pokemon 151 Japanese booster box
I think it’s safe to say this discount is ridiculous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A certain mobile version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game may be taking the world by storm, but that doesn’t mean you should count out the paper version. As a case in point, you can save a frankly absurd amount on a highly sought-after set.
Nov. 8, 2024
Slitterhead probably isn't meant to be played like an atmospheric walking simulator, but here I am
Now Playing | Slitterhead’s setting of Kowlong is so well-researched that it actually made me homesick for the real deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slitterheadis not the first time I’ve seen a dystopian reimagining of Hong Kong in a horror game, but it is definitely the most well-researched. Welcome to Kowloon’squietly threatening wet washroomsare sobering enough, as are the rickety air conditioning units of Walled City-inspiredStray.
Nov. 8, 2024
Sony boss admits forcing PC gamers into PlayStation accounts can "invite pushback," but insists they have to keep games safe – which doesn't really track in single-player
Horizon Zero Dawn remastered is the latest PC game to require a PSN account When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonypresident, COO, and CFO Hiroki Totoki acknowledged that the company’s plan to pushPlayStation Networkaccount linking on famously resistant PC gamers can “invite pushback” – rather, “offering” these accounts, in his words – but the company is sticking to its guns, insisting that it’s essential to ensure that “anybody can enjoy games safely.
Nov. 8, 2024
Sony leads say the company "gained a lot of experience" from Concord's failure and will have to do more "user testing or internal evaluation" in the future
Live service games are a learning process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite beingin development for about eight years, Concord’s potential legacy was cut short when itsservers went offline just two weeks after launch- and according toSony’s president and vice president, the company has learned quite a bit from the shooter’s failure. Speaking during Sony’s most recent financial earnings call, president Hiroki Totoki discusses live service games like Concord and how the company’s dip into such titles is still very much a learning process.
Nov. 8, 2024
Stalker 2 has finally gone gold after a 14-year saga where it was announced, canceled, reannounced, and delayed 5 times amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine
November 20 can’t come soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After perhaps the most harrowing game development saga of all time,Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylhas finally gone gold ahead of its release on November 20. Developer GSC Game World announced the news via social media today, with a brief trailer featuring a few clips from the FPS culminating in the message “G.
Nov. 8, 2024
Star Wars fans get unexpected first look at Andor season 2 at D23 Brazil
Season 2 does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans were treated to an unexpected first look at Andor season 2 at D23. At the expo, fans can pose for a photo in front of a backdrop containing a first look image for Andor season 2 that sees Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor walking forward in a smart black trench coat.
Nov. 8, 2024
The 10 best Amazon Prime horror movies to watch right now
From modern hits like Terrifier to classics like The Thing, here’s the best Amazon Prime horror movies to watch this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How did we do it? Well, let’s just say we’re experts when it comes to spooky movies and browsing thebest streaming servicesaround. So, with that in mind, we scoured Prime Video’s library of thebest Amazon Prime moviesto bring you the top scary contenders currently available for streaming.
Nov. 8, 2024
Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez’s new Netflix movie is an empowering story of women taking control of their own lives
Big Screen Spotlight | Director Jacques Audiard discusses his new movie Emilia Pérez, which tells the story of four women discovering who they really are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every year, a handful of new movies are described as being so groundbreaking, audiences will have never seen anything like them before. More often than not this is simple hyperbole, but in the case of Netflix’s latest release Emilia Pérez, it is surprisingly accurate.
Nov. 8, 2024
The best FC 25 meta players, tactics and formations
See the most OP cards and strategies in your FC 25 meta guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing the FC 25 meta is your path to OP players and hard-to-beat tactics. Many proclaim it the sweatiest way to rack upEA FC 25wins in Ultimate Team – but it still doesn’t stop them using it in Division Rivals or the weekend league.
Nov. 8, 2024
The best Pokemon TCG Pocket Dragonite deck and builds
The best Dragonite decks in Pokemon TCGP require delaying the opponent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Dragonite deck build is currently hanging around on the edge of the meta, with players constantly trying to work out how to validate it and make the most out of Dragonite’s incredibly powerful Draco Meteor attack. Dragonite and the prior evolution chain, Dratini and Dragonair, are the only Dragon-type cards in the game right now, using a mixture of Water and Electric energy, and it places them in a unique position when it comes to cards.
Nov. 8, 2024
The Goddamn Tragedy is a gruesome horror western with "an atmosphere like The Shining" inspired by the infamous Donner Party
The new one-shot is by Chris Condon and Shawn Kuruneru When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimate Wolverinewriter Chris Condon is returning to his Western roots with The Goddamn Tragedy – “a vicious and vengeful” story inspired by a grisly chapter of Old West history. The 48-page one-shot is drawn byFishflies artist Shawn Kuruneru, and is the latest in Oni Press’s recent series of high-profile one-shots from rising creators.
Nov. 8, 2024
The one and only thing that's painfully missing from Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an official strategy guide
Opinion | My one constant complaint about Dragon Age: The Veilguard isn’t even really its problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The gap between Dragon Age: Inquisition andDragon Age: The Veilguardis, to be blunt, significant. 10 years – a whole entire decade! – is a long time between franchise entries, especially when the first three came out in roughly half that time.
Nov. 8, 2024
The Sims 4 Life and Death Reaper career guide
Become a fully-fledged Reaper in The Sims 4 Life and Death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Reaper career in The Sims 4 Life and Death brings a whole new perspective to the life of the Grim Reaper, as you become their protégé.Starting out as a Grimtern and working your way up to a fully-fledged Reaper isn’t going to be easy, but thankfully you can head along to work with your Sim to help guide them on their way.
Nov. 8, 2024
Transformers #15 puts Soundwave on the warpath with the Constructicons in tow
Artist Jorge Corona returns to Transformers with #15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Transformers #15 will bring two big returns to the beloved title, as artist Jorge Corona returns to the title after a break, and he’s bringing one of the most feared and fan-favorite Decepticons with him - Soundwave. If you’re a Transformers fan, you’re undoubtedly familiar with Soundwave, the Gatling-gun sporting Decepticon who turns into an old school boombox, complete with sidekick Decepticons who turn into tapes that fit inside.
Nov. 8, 2024
Ultimates #6 reveals the new Ultimate Iron Fist, and he absolutely destroys the team in their first big fight
One of the Ultimates may be dead after their first big loss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimates #6 puts the team on its first full mission together, though things take a fateful turn when they come face-to-face with the Ultimate Iron Fist, who also just so happens to be another Ultimate character we’ve already met. With the team’s first big fight stacked against almost impossible odds, not everyone makes it out unscathed - and the implications of what happens in Ultimates #6 could shape everything that comes next in the new Ultimate Universe.
Nov. 8, 2024
Warner Bros knows its Batman games are popular, and plans to focus its "development efforts" on "core franchises" like DC, Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, and Game of Thrones
The company will rely on “proven studios to improve our success ratio” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like if a new Batman game isn’t already in the works, one could well be in time to come, as Warner Bros. outlines its plans to focus its efforts on the four main game franchises it knows fans love.
Nov. 8, 2024
Will the PS5 Pro get a discount this Black Friday?
Press X to make some PS5 Pro savings this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November has barely begun and alreadyBlack Friday PS5 dealsare started to crop up left, right and center. Yet even with the plethora of deals available, the question on everyone’s lips is will the PS5 Pro get a discount this Black Friday? Even though Sony’s latest pixel-pushing beast landed so close to the biggest shopping event of the year, it’s very unlikely we’ll see its MSRP shift this November.
Nov. 8, 2024
With Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2 on the horizon, Sony reaffirms plans to release "major single-player" games every year going forward
Sony knows that single-player games “are our strength” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no doubt thatSonyInteractive Entertainment does single-player gamesverywell, and the company has reiterated plans to lean into that strength consistently going forward. In Sony Group Corporation’sfinancial results presentationtoday, Sony’s senior vice president in charge of finance and IR, Sadahiko Hayakawa, explains that the company intends “to build an optimal title portfolio during the current mid-range plan period.
Nov. 8, 2024
The 35 greatest 2000s comedies
The new millennium was high-key hilarious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the old ways still remained in place – with star-led vehicles and genre-bending productions occasionally eclipsing the weekend box office – the 2000s are forever remembered by its raunchiness, its simplicity, and all the quotable zingers you’d repeat to your friends. The 2000s are now a thing of the past.
Nov. 7, 2024
10 years after its release, it's clear I was wrong about Interstellar – it's Christopher Nolan at his absolute best
Opinion: Interstellar is Christopher Nolan’s best movie – it just took me a decade to realize it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I sat down in anticipation of Nolan’s latest, I wondered what was about to unfold before me. I had mostly steered clear of the marketing, with onlyits initial trailer(which reins in the focus to show a ravaged earth and a natural phenomenon closing in on Matthew McConaughey’s Cooper) as my guide.
Nov. 7, 2024
18 years into the series, Gears of War devs confirm the original Marcus and Dom actors are "so back" for the prequel Gears of War: E-Day
John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War: E-Dayis bringing back John DiMaggio and Carlos Ferro to once again star as Marcus Fenix and Dominic “Dom” Santiago, respectively, developer The Coalition has confirmed. DiMaggio and Ferro first starred in the original Gears of War way back in 2006, which is somehow 18 years ago now.
Nov. 7, 2024
A new Star Wars trilogy is on the way, but there's confusion over whether it's Episodes 10-12 of the Skywalker Saga
Simon Kinberg will write and produce the movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Star Wars trilogy is on the way – but there are conflicting reports about whether it’ll be a continuation of the Skywalker Saga. PerDeadline, the movies will be Episodes 10-12, butLucasfilminsiders have apparently disputed that the new films will continue the storyline of the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies.
Nov. 7, 2024
After 3 years, No Man's Sky brings back an "overhauled version" of its Mass Effect crossover for N7 Day, and you've got 14 days to grab the Normandy
“A love-letter from one science fiction game to another” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While today might be a"quieter" edition of Mass Effect’s celebratory N7 Day,BioWare’s promise of “a little fun” is already paying off. Three years afterNo Man’s Sky pulled off one of the coolest gaming Easter eggs ever, the Normandy is returning to the galactic sandbox.
Nov. 7, 2024
After the success of Fallout, Amazon's next big video game TV show is Mass Effect
I’m Commander Shepard and this is my favorite show on Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon MGM Studios is now developing a Mass Effect TV series written and executive produced by the writer of Fast and Furious 9. The news was reported byVariety, and fortuitously comes on November 7, referred to as N7 Day and observed as a May the 4th-style fandom celebration day.
Nov. 7, 2024
Agatha All Along creator says the finale was never about killing Agatha, but her "next phase" in the MCU: "There's more to explore with Agatha as a ghost. Get ready"
Agatha All Along’s Jac Schaeffer teases more ghostly hijinks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha is dead – but that’s not the end for Westview’s resident troublesome witch. Havingre-emerged as a ghostin theAgatha All Along ending, it appears she’s set for a stint as a meddling supernatural partner for Billy (Joe Locke) in his search for brother Tommy.
Nov. 7, 2024
Agatha All Along fans are worried about one unexplained moment from the series finale – and it has to do with Wanda's son Tommy
Lady Death has made things a little more complicated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alongfans have one burning question following the show’s finale – and it has to do with Wanda’s son Tommy. “So with Billy basically escaping Death by his power of reincarnation does the same follow through the Tommy?“one fan asked on Reddit. “In a sense that Billy could just reincarnate his soul into someone else if Death should take him?
Nov. 7, 2024
You can pre-order the latest Steam controller now, but I'm not sure you should
The original Steam controller was really weird, and I’m not sure what to make of its unofficial sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even if this spiritual successor does sport two thumbsticks and is a little more conventional than Valve’s homecooked attempt, I’m still not sure what to make of the new Horipad. The standout feature has to be its capacitive thumbsticks, which could be huge for aiming in FPS games, as they have been for the Steam Deck.
Nov. 7, 2024
Aliens vs. Avengers #2 shows how Xenomorphs came to the Marvel Universe with some wild connections to Prometheus and Alien: Covenant
Is Tony Stark selling out? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As any fan of theAlien franchisewill tell you the real villain in the movies is not the xenomorph itself – hey, it’s just doing its thing – it’s the f**king company, man. Weyland-Yutani has been the hyper-capitalist thorn in the side of Ripley,Rain, and every other Alienverse hero since Ridley Scott’s original 1979 movie.
Nov. 7, 2024
All Pokemon TCG Pocket's rarest cards and how to get them
The most rare cards in Pokemon TCGP are the gold Charizard ex, Mewtwo ex, and Pikachu ex. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket are the gold variants of Mewtwo ex, Pikachu ex and Charizard ex, the three main cards representing the current Genetic Apex set. The only cards at a crown rarity level, despite being the most rare cards, these three don’t actually function any differently to the regular version of those cards (though considering they’re still some of the best cards already, they hardly needed to).
Nov. 7, 2024
Amazon has nudged the Asus ROG Ally Z1 under $400, but some of you should wait for Black Friday
This handheld offer is for the indie fans. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m always up for anAsusROG Ally deal, especially when it means grabbing one for less than a Stem Deck. Only problem is that the deepest discounts normally apply to the Z1 model, which isn’t exactly the same sort of portable powerhouse as the Z1 Extreme version.
Nov. 7, 2024
Arcane showrunner explains why the Netflix show had to end with season 2, saying it would have been "irresponsible" to continue
Arcane is ending with season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane is one of thebest Netflix showsaround, but it’s coming to an end with season 2. Naturally, you might be wondering why it’s ending so soon – but, as showrunner and co-creator Christian Linke explained, it’s to avoid the show outstaying its welcome. “We always had a specific story in mind,” he toldCinemaBlend.
Nov. 7, 2024
As GTA 5 passes 205 million units sold, publisher Take-Two says hit titles "decay" and if they're not making new IP, they're "burning the furniture to heat the house"
“Everything degrades” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Publisher Take-Two is best known for GTA, Red Dead Redemption, and its various sports games, but CEO Strauss Zelnick has emphasized in an earnings call last night that if the company wasn’t willing to make new IP, “well then none of us would be sitting here today.” For a company so invested inGTA 5and its yearlyNBA 2K, it can be easy to forget thatTake-Twoand its main publishing arm, 2K, have fingers in many pies and don’t just rely on sequels.
Nov. 7, 2024
This white Xbox SteelSeries gaming headset is a cozy gamer's dream and now it just received its first-ever price cut
I bet this headset becoming your new favorite Xbox Series X accessory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding a gaming headset that suits a cozy gaming setup can be a challenge. Currently, the market is overflowing with all-black peripherals, and sometimes RGB lighting is added to the mix. But as someone with a dedicated pink and white color scheme in their gaming room, that doesn’t quite cut it.
Nov. 7, 2024
Borderlands 4's 2025 release window just got narrowed down as Gearbox owner says it won't release before April, but also won't clash with GTA 6
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, Borderlands fans – the release window forBorderlands 4just got narrowed down, and potentially by quite a lot if you want to add up all the clues that’ve been left behind byGearboxand its owner, Take-Two Interactive. So, where does that leave us? Well, that’s up for debate – it depends on how close the two games could be released without Take-Two considering them to be clashing.
Nov. 7, 2024
Boss of Rockstar owner Take-Two says "never count Nintendo out" as Switch 2 inches closer: "We support successful platforms"
We’re listening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNintendo Switchisn’t the most powerful console, so many big releases miss it. But with the Switch 2 on the horizon, the CEO ofTake-Two, theGTApublisher, says, “Never countNintendoout.” On a recent earnings call, CEO Strauss Zelnick was asked if the upcoming Switch 2 would be “a more viable platform than what we had with the Switch 1 for your game portfolio?
Nov. 7, 2024
Captain America and Spider-Man chip in to undo Thor's "greatest shame" in the penultimate issue of J. Michael Strazcynski's Cap run
Captain America #15 brings Cap, Thor, and Spider-Man to the ruins of Broxton, Oklahoma with a plan to make things right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is about to wrap up his Captain America run, but before that Captain America #15 tells the penultimate chapter of his story - and we’ve got an early preview of interior pages right here.
Nov. 7, 2024
Daniel Craig has hilarious, candid response when asked who should be the next James Bond: "I don't care"
We don’t blame him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daniel Craig has an answer for which actor should be the next James Bond…and he’s not mincing words. “I don’t care,” Craig point-blankly responded with a laugh when asked which actor should take over the Bond mantle (viaVariety). It’s not dissimilar towhat Pierce Brosnan said when asked,which was a brief explanation followed by a general “I don’t really care.
Nov. 7, 2024
Death Stranding Director's Cut on Xbox Series X is a chance for you to discover the joy of walking without direction
My advice to Death Stranding Xbox players: Sit back, relax, and let your mind drift away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Strandingis hard work. It is repetitive and unyielding, resolute in its determination to slow you down. It succeeds when it asks little of you and stumbles on the rare occasion that it demands more – that you sprint, that you shoot, that you fight to survive.
Nov. 7, 2024
Death Stranding just got a surprise launch on Xbox Series X as Kojima Productions now has full ownership of the IP and plans to bring it to more platforms
Hideo Kojima has thanked Xbox fans for “patiently waiting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seemingly out of nowhere,Death Strandinghas finally made its way over to Xbox Series X following developer Kojima Productions taking complete ownership of the IP. Anyway, as of right now, that’s changed, with Death Stranding Director’s Cut finally available on Series X|S, complete with a 50% launch discount to boot.
Nov. 7, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character backgrounds remind me of Dragon Age: Origins in the best way possible, and I love them for that
Opinion | I love how the personal histories in Dragon Age The Veilguard help shape your character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing spells role-play in an RPG quite like choosing a set background for your character. My love of this particular feature began in Dragon Age: Origins, with the elves, dwarves, and humans each having their own unique personal histories that were partially influenced by the classes you picked for them.
Nov. 7, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's first patch is an instant contender for BioWare's best patch notes: "NPC necks no longer grow unexpectedly" and "creepy corpse movement" is fixed
The first Dragon Age: The Veilguard patch is mostly bug fixes, but it’s very entertaining nonetheless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardofficially has its first patch, and it’s filled with quirky fixes that rank it amongBioWare’s most memorable patches. Other than some vaguely N7-themed armor that’s available in the Lighthouse, the first Dragon Age: The Veilguard patch is just a list of bug fixes — but they’re really funny bug fixes!
Nov. 7, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero "saw outstanding sales," and Bandai Namco says roughly 90% of that was from European and North American fans
Dragon Ball, in general, is orders of magnitude bigger outside Japan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has become a big and welcome win forBandai Namcoat a time where “some overseas-developed titles had a rough start.” In new financial reports, the publisher says the recently released fighting game “saw outstanding sales,” and that was largely thanks to overseas fans.
Nov. 7, 2024
Genshin Impact community rallies to pummel one player "shamelessly admitting that I want friends" with so many friend requests that they can barely respond to everyone
“I managed to play on co-op with one person last night briefly, and they were really kind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, Genshin Impact player and Reddit user Busy_Adhesiveness_73 made a simple, relatable plea to the game’s Reddit community:please be my friend. He didn’t know anyone in real life who played Genshin, so after years of going it solo and reaching Adventure Rank 60, he turned to the internet to meet some folks who could chat about the game.
Nov. 7, 2024
Haunted Chocolatier will receive new updates "in time," as Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe says he's currently "focused" on fixes for his farming sim
The long-awaited patch 1.6 just dropped on console and mobile platforms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that update 1.6 is finally out for all players and1.6.9has released on PC,Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone reveals that there’ll be news onHaunted Chocolatierat some point - but for now, he’s focusing on his farming sim. Speaking in a recentpostonline, the beloved solo developer responds to a player asking for “Chocolatier updates” following the arrival of patch 1.
Nov. 7, 2024
Horizon Forbidden West on PS5 Pro has "the best image quality I've seen in a console game," tech analyst says, and feels like "playing on a high-end PC"
A lot of bang for a lot of buck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prolaunches today, and while you may have balked at the steep price tag, a Digital Foundry analyst says it givesHorizon Forbidden West"the best image quality I’ve seen in a console game." At a staggering £699.99, the PS5 Pro is an expensive piece of kit, especially since it doesn’t come with a disc drive.
Nov. 7, 2024
How to complete Alice’s Sorrow in The Sims 4 and find the Guardian tree
Gain access to the Guardian Tree when you complete Alice’s Sorrow quest in Life and Death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To start Alice’s Sorrow Quest you’ll need to find the Guardian Tree in Sims 4 Life and Death.While at first glance that appears to be an eerie, overbearing plant, in fact it has a lot to offer. But, you’ll need to complete the quest first and help the ghost of Alice to access what it has.
Nov. 7, 2024
How to write a will in The Sims 4 Life and Death
Write a will and have the final say in where your belongings and loved ones end up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll want to know how to write a will in The Sims 4 Life and Death as it will dictate where your Sim’s belongings and dependents end up. There’s a range of options to create a Will in Life and Death, even if that’s not initially clear.
Nov. 7, 2024
I didn't think we'd get a Lego Millennium Falcon deal this good until Black Friday
The Rise of Skywalker version has crashed to an all-time low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’d expected the Rise of Skywalker Lego Millennium Falcon to get a discount for Black Friday, but a full three weeks ahead of the sale? Come off it. We couldn’t get that lucky. Except we could, as it so happens. (Insert your “never tell me the odds” joke here.
Nov. 7, 2024
I was already impressed by this nuke-parrying soulslike, and that was before I found out it has entire cities that you can just miss
Make sure you explore as well as fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you don’t know about V.A Proxy, the soulslike where you canparry a nuclear blastor the very earth you walk on, now you do. It’s already won us over with its stunning visuals and frenetic combat, and solo developer Pyro Lith has just revealed that it also has entire cities you can miss.
Nov. 7, 2024
I've never played Balatro mobile during a meeting – but if I had, I would love it almost as much as I love my job
Now Playing | If anything, I deserve a raise for being Jimbo the Joker’s strongest soldier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know Balatro is available on mobile now? I almost wish I still didn’t know, as for only a tenner (I love paying for full experience on mobile – that’s how you know it’s good) I can now play a game of Balatroany time, any place.
Nov. 7, 2024
Lionsgate CEO on the disastrous Borderlands movie: "Nearly everything that could go wrong did go wrong"
“The success of our financial models doesn’t take the place of also getting the creative right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer isn’t mincing words when it comes to the Borderlands movie, which by all accounts was a total train wreck. Borderlands was in theaters for a month, in which time it managed to wrack up $15.
Nov. 7, 2024
Mass Effect fans can expect a "quieter" N7 Day this year as people are still "enjoying their time in Dragon Age: The Veilguard," says BioWare
The new RPG just recently released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dubbeda return to form for BioWareby critics,Dragon Age: The Veilguardonly released a few days ago to patient fans after a decade of waiting for the RPG - and as the community is still exploring all the long-awaited game has to offer,BioWaresaysMass Effectstans should expect a quieter N7 Day than usual this year.
Nov. 7, 2024
Mirthwood spins Stardew Valley into a medieval life sim RPG with more war, a hint of Fable, and "a fully simulated, breathing world"
And I’m obsessed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mirthwoodhas just released, offering players a stunning blend of farming sim mechanics like those found inStardew Valleyand elements plucked straight out of fantastical medieval RPG experiences likeFable. Whether you’re a longtime Fable fan or a hardened Stardew Valley stan, you may find a thing or two to love within Mirthwood. Standing as Bad Ridge Games' debut title, this little indie gem is a unique RPG set in the Middle Ages - albeit with a bit of farming or life sim flair in for good measure.
Nov. 7, 2024
Netflix artist defends Arcane's reported $250 million budget: "Let this be the example for the standard if you want artistry and quality"
“Perfection takes time, and it takes resources” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report recently revealed thatArcane is the most expensive animated series ever made– but industry professionals have come out in defense of the League of Legends spin-off’s reported $250 million price tag. “Let this be the example for the standard if you want artistry and quality,” production designer and artist Jason Scheier, who’s worked on shows like Blue Eye Samurai and Ultraman: Rising, wrote onTwitterin response to the news.
Nov. 7, 2024
New Harlan Coben thriller series based on another book by the Fool Me Once author finally has a Netflix release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Missing You, the next Netflix thriller series based on a mystery novel by Fool Me Once author Harlan Coben, finally has a release date: the limited series will arrive on the streamer on January 1. Missing You follows Detective Kat Donovan (played by Slow Horses' Rosalind Eleazar), whose fiancé Josh (Top Boy’s Ashley Walters) disappeared without a trace 11 years ago.
Nov. 7, 2024
New James Bond movie gets a promising update, as an Oscar-winner is reportedly being eyed to direct
Steve McQueen could be directing the next James Bond movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenext James Bondmovie has received a promising update, with an Oscar-winning director reportedly being eyed to helm the next installment in the 007 series. According to a report from British tabloidThe Sun, 12 Years a Slave director Steve McQueen is potentially being lined up by Bond’s producers to helm the next film.
Nov. 7, 2024
Nintendo's Miyamoto says he isn't a genius and "I'd prefer not to work at all, but If I'm going to work, I want to do so as efficiently as possible"
He also expands on his video game design philosophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As reported and translated byAutomaton Media, one of the questions referred to Miyamoto as a genius. When you create some of the most famous and beloved video game franchises of all time, it’s easy to see why people would think that. He replied that when he gives his yearly seminar to new Nintendo employees, many of them say things like, “I wondered what kind of person Mr.
Nov. 7, 2024
Now that's a nasty MMO bug: Old School RuneScape players watched in confusion as thousands of bolts and arrows vanished in a black hole strapped to their shoulder
Dizana’s Quiver in OSRS was bugged and eating ranged ammo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape players woke up to a nasty surprise on the heels of an otherwise well-received update for the MMO. A new bug with a rare piece of untradeable gear, Dizana’s Quiver, caused it to permanently delete countless arrows and bolts, with many players reportedly losing thousands of shots and millions of gold to the bug before it was resolved.
Nov. 7, 2024
Out of nowhere after 14 years, Sega's killing off one of the only sources of legal ROMs on the entire internet as it delists 60 classic games
You’ve got one month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segahas suddenly announced that 60 classic games from its back catalog are about to be delisted from Steam. Now, it’s not as if you’ll be lacking for ways to play, say, Streets of Rage after these versions of the games go down, but the delistings are notable for a few reasons, including the fact that these are some of the only legally purchasable classic game ROMs you’ll find anywhere on the internet.
Nov. 7, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket best decks tier list (Dec 2024)
The best decks in the current PTCGP meta are focused around the Pokemon Mewtwo ex and Pikachu ex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below we’ve got all the best decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket clearly laid out, not just how to play them and what cards you need, but the pros and cons of each one, and where they sit in the current meta on our Tier List, ranked from S-tier down.
Nov. 7, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Misty is a menace to everyone, even if she's on your side
Misty feels like simultaneously the best and worst card in the game, depending on how lucky you are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon TCG Pocket is taking over the lives of Pokemon fans everywhere, but one card in particular is proving to be simultaneously the best and worst thing in the game no matter if you’re playing with or against it.
Nov. 7, 2024
Quentin Tarantino names this Nicolas Cage cult movie as one of his favorites of the past five years
“The one that blew me away was… Pig” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “In watching some of the Nic Cage stuff, the one that blew me away was that movie he did, Pig," Tarantino said on hisVideo Archives Podcast on Patreon(H/TJoBlo). “That’s one of the best movies I’ve seen in the last five years. He deserves to be proud of it… that guy who directed it [Michael Sarnoski] did a killer job.
Nov. 7, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 modder makes "all wagons and horses travel at super sonic speeds," chaos and jumpscares ensue: "It's now a horror game"
Those poor, poor horses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ARed Dead Redemption 2modder is wreaking havoc on the Wild West with a mod that makes wagons and horses travel at ludicrous speeds. In the hilarious video below, you can see the violent frenzy that erupts when you edit Red Dead Redemption 2’s programming to make wagons and horses “travel at super sonic speeds.
Nov. 7, 2024
RG's minigun is the perfect Fortnite weapon: an OP monster that rapid-fires Eminem's most famous Rap God rhymes
I’m beginning to feel like a Fortnite god When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, sure, Fortnite is a bit of an IP slurry - an often nonsensical pop culture melange that holds together through the sheer synergy of corporate branding slathered over a basically entertaining battle royale base. But sometimes that results in perfection on the level of RG’s Minigun, a mythic assault weapon that rapid-fires at the speed of the most famous lyrics from Eminem’s Rap God.
Nov. 7, 2024
Spider-Man, Venom, Storm, and more don their Marvel Rivals costumes in comics for concept art variant covers
And Peach Momoko’s Galacta and Jeff the Landshark too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsis just weeks away from its official launch, and to celebrate the impending release of the team-based first person shooter,Marvel Comicsis releasing a series of variant covers for some of the publisher’s top titles featuring art related to the game. The covers feature concept art by the team at developer NetEase Games of characters Spider-Man, Venom, Magik, and Storm, along with a cover by Peach Momoko featuring Galactus' daughter Galacta and Jeff the Land-Shark.
Nov. 7, 2024
StarCraft 2 veteran says his new RTS exists because he "can't accept" that some players think "nothing can ever be better" than the Blizzard classic
Battle Aces aims to be a “RTS game for everyone” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many consider StarCraft 2 one of, if notthebest, real-time strategy games, but one of the devs who worked on it doesn’t want players to assume it can never be topped - so much so that he’s working on a competitor. Ultimately, after prototyping an RTS at Blizzard that ended up being canceled, Kim ended up at Uncapped Games, where he’s still working on the genre.
Nov. 7, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says Haunted Chocolatier isn't just a "copy and paste" of his iconic farming sim: "They haven't played the game, so they don't really know"
Those bosses aren’t there for nothing, thank you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone says adding bosses to his upcoming game Haunted Chocolatier was necessary to ensure he keeps “growing” as a game developer. It’s also a key thing that sets the two games apart, in case you think Haunted Chocolatier “looks like it’s just a copy and paste Stardew Valley,” as per Barone’s words.
Nov. 7, 2024
Stranger Things fans think an episode title has confirmed a new monster for season 5 – and yes, it’s from the Dungeons and Dragons universe
The episode title could also be a reference from the book A Wrinkle in Time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The episode titles of Stranger Thing’s fifth and final season have been revealed, some fans think episode 6 is set to introduce us to a brand new monster. Netflix released a new teaser trailer for Stranger Things season 5that includes all eight episode titles, with episode 6 bearing the name, “Escape From Camazotz.
Nov. 7, 2024
Stranger Things fans think the episode titles of the Netflix show's final season reveal how Eddie Munson can come back
Could he return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflixhas released all of the episode titlesforStranger Things season 5, and they’ve already spawned several theories. One of the most intriguing relates to fan-favoriteEddie Munson, who viewers have been hoping to make a surprise return ever since his untimely death in season 4. This all revolves around the episode six title, ‘Escape From Camazotz’.
Nov. 7, 2024
The 10 best movies on Hulu to watch right now
Here are the best movies on Hulu to watch this month, from Alien to Die Hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for the best movies on Hulu to watch right now, we have some recommendations for you. From recent Oscar winners likePoor Thingsto all-time sci-fi classics likeAlien, this list includes movies of all genres, and for all tastes, so the tough task of choosing a movie to watch this December over your Christmas break is easier than ever.
Nov. 7, 2024
The Pokemon TCG Pocket Flair and Shinedust system explained
The Flair and Shinedust system in Pokemon TCGP grants cards special cosmetics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket flair and Shinedust mechanics are how you apply cosmetic effects to your cards to show off in battle. Flair in TCGP is usually some sort of sparkly effect, hologram image or similar that sits on top of the card, creating some sort of effect either when you play it or just illuminating it generally.
Nov. 7, 2024
The PS5 Pro only makes sense on a monitor, and these are the displays I'd buy ahead of Black Friday
Pair your Pro with a discounted display. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro has officially landed, and while it might be a slightly hot take, I’d rather plug it into a gaming monitor than most TVs. That’s largely because, for the most part, living room displays won’t let the souped-up console stretch its AI-enhanced, 4K 60Hz legs, and that’s the last thing you want when spending $700 for a detail bump.
Nov. 7, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners tease Elrond's arc on the Lord of the Rings series: "We're going to break him"
Season 3 is currently being written When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 3is currently being written, the showrunners have confirmed in a new interview as they teased one of the most interesting arcs on the show. Speaking toYouTube channel Rings and Realms, Patrick McKay gave a small tease about the show’s future, saying, “We’re writing season 3 and there’s a lot of happening in Numenor”.
Nov. 7, 2024
The Sims rival Inzoi delayed to 2025, dev says play test feedback just wasn't good enough and then gets existential: "Humans must be prepared to endure and adapt"
Inzoi was previously scheduled to launch this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InZOI, a hyper-realistic life sim competitor to The Sims, has been delayed to next year.PUBGstudio Krafton says the developers are taking extra time to iron outinZOIafter less-than-ideal play test feedback, and this means the game is now launching next year. Kjun apologizes “that we could not bring you the game sooner, but this decision reflects our commitment to giving inZOI the best possible start.
Nov. 7, 2024
This is the cheapest RTX 4090 gaming laptop deal I've seen - and it's on the best rig I've tested yet
A top-of-the-range spec for just under $3,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I always get a little more daring as we round the corner to Black Friday. I’m usually scouting out gaming laptop deals on RTX 4070 or RTX 4060 configurations to find the best value, but anything can happen at this time of year. That’s what led me to find the best price I’ve seen on an RTX 4090 model yet, and the best news is that rate is currently sitting on thebest gaming laptopI’ve tested so far.
Nov. 7, 2024
Batman #154: A shocking betrayal could spell the end of one of the longest partnerships in comics
Plus: Does Bruce Wayne really have a secret brother? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month’s issue ofBatman– now in the final arc of Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez’s run – ended with a pretty solid double-cliffhanger. Gotham’s Mayor Nakano was fatally gunned down by a mysterious assassin while Bruce learned that he may have a long-lost brother (yes, another one).
Nov. 7, 2024
Alien: Romulus streaming date revealed - and it's closer than you might think
A sequel is also in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulus has a streaming date – and it’s just in time for Thanksgiving. Fede Alvarez’s sci-fi blockbuster is set to hit Hulu on November 21, just 98 days after it initially hit theaters. The pic, which Alvarez co-wrote with frequent collaborator Rodo Sayagues, is set between the events of the original film and the 1986 sequel Alien and follows three pairs of siblings, all young space colonists, who decide to scavenge a derelict space station unbeknownst to the dangers that are lurking beneath.
Nov. 6, 2024
You can get unlimited gold in Dragon Age: The Veilguard thanks to one simple exploit - a pot-smashing method straight out of Zelda
Hey! Listen! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardreleased a few days ago, which means that eagle-eyed fans have had plenty of time to discover cheese-y infinite money-making methods - and one of them feels like something straight out ofThe Legend of Zelda. Whenevernew gameslaunch, players work tirelessly to bypass grinding for money and items - andBioWare’s launch of the recentDragon Ageoffers no exception.
Nov. 6, 2024
Absolute Superman #1: Everything you need to know about the Man of Steel's epic reinvention
Our spoiler-filled guide to Jason Aaron and Rafa Sandoval’s bold relaunch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third of DC’s Absolute Universe comics arrives today. Following #1s for bothAbsolute Wonder WomanandAbsolute Batman, it’s now the Man of Steel’s turn for a grand reinvention. Written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Rafa Sandoval, with colors from Ulises Arreola, and lettering by Becca Carey, the new comic introduces us to a young, more hot-headed Kal-El – not yet going by the name Clark Kent – as he fights for justice in a tough, bleak world.
Nov. 6, 2024
After almost a full year of waiting, Netflix anime Beastars gets a return date for its final season
The first part of Beastars season 3 hits Netflix on December 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix anime Beastars is returning to our screens this December. Thankfully, there’s a new trailer to tide viewers over in the remaining weeks. In it, series protagonist Legoshi outlines his intentions to start a family with his partner Haru, but not while he’s a Beastars.
Nov. 6, 2024
Ahsoka season 2 release date speculation, cast, story, and everything else you need to know about the Star Wars show
Everything you need to know about Ahsoka season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What new adventures can we expect for Rosario Dawson’s titular jedi? Will there be more exciting cameos from the Star Wars franchise? Will the show have connections to other upcoming titles likeThe Mandalorian & Grogu? There’s still not a lot of information out there just yet, unfortunately, but there are already plenty details to get excited about.
Nov. 6, 2024
Are the Pokemon TCG Pocket bent packs actually better?
The bent tops on certain packs in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket don’t really give rare cards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket bent packs with folded or curved corners at the top have started various rumours since the game released, with many believing that these are markers for special packs that give better, rarer cards.
Nov. 6, 2024
As Nintendo confirms Switch 2 backwards compatibility, analyst claims investors are more confident that the next console is "a continuation" rather than "a risky experiment"
But will backwards compatibility be enough to guarantee its success? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has now officially confirmed that theSwitch 2will bebackwards compatible with current Switch games, and it sounds like investors are seeing this as a good sign of things to come. This backwards compatibility announcement comes just a day after Nintendo’s latest financial results, which weren’t exactly positive for the company, withsales of Switch consoles (including the OLED and Lite models) down 31% year-on-yearfor the six-month period up to September 30.
Nov. 6, 2024
Battle Aces is a simplified RTS that boasts something StarCraft was too cowardly to add: giant robot crabs
Preview | Uncapped Games' debut strategy feels like getting to play the best bits of a head-to-head RTS match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the years since StarCraft launched, we’ve had one real-time strategy after another trying to crack the genre open for new audiences. But there’s been very little attempt made to wrest away those still in Blizzard’s Zerg-y clutches, meaning nothing hasreallychallenged StarCraft’s position as top dog in the genre.
Nov. 6, 2024
Before Baldur's Gate 3, there was Divinity: Original Sin 2 - and after 4 years, the Definitive Edition is finally landing on the PS5 and Xbox Series X
A version for current-gen consoles has been rated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before Larian Studios worked on the beloved Dungeons & Dragons-esqueBaldur’s Gate 3, it created another banger RPG sequel,Divinity: Original Sin 2- and after more than four years on last-gen consoles, the Definitive Edition is finally getting an official version for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Nov. 6, 2024
Days after Wii U gem Xenoblade Chronicles X was finally announced for Switch, Nintendo says the JRPG series has seen roughly 500% growth on Switch vs 3DS and Wii U
Xenoblade has sold over 7 million copies on Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wii-born Xenoblade Chronicles JRPG series has passed 7 million copies sold on the Nintendo Switch alone, approximately quintupling its 3DS and Wii U performance. In a new financialpresentation, Nintendo highlights Xenoblade Chronicles as one of several series seeing “dramatic sales growth on Nintendo Switch,” joining Kirby, Pikmin, and Metroid.
Nov. 6, 2024
Dev behind Bloodborne fan remake flees from potential Sony cease and desist, but returns a year later with something arguably better – a top-down Diablo-style Bloodborne ARPG
The original remake project was “too risky” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the developers behind a fan-made Bloodborne remake admits that they “haven’t touched” their project in a year partially because the threat of a cease and desist is “too risky,” but they’re now back with something delightfully different – a Diablo-style Bloodborne action RPG. It was last February that developer Maxime Foulquier initially announced the Bloodborne remake project: “I decided to remake Bloodborne from scratch on Unreal Engine 5 sinceSonydoesn’t want to do it,” thedev wrote at the time.
Nov. 6, 2024
Elden Ring remains undefeated: the PS5 Pro can't play it at a stable 60 FPS either
Tech analysis reveals neither quality nor performance mode hits a locked 60 FPS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welp, not even thePS5 Procan runElden Ringat a stable 60 frames per second, a recently released tech analysis found. With its vast open world, dynamic weather, and day-night cycle, Elden Ring is a demanding game even on high-end PCs, but itsperformance on PS5in particular has been an issue since launch despite several targeted updates.
Nov. 6, 2024
Fallout New Vegas director's first D&D RPG launched on the same day as Diablo 2, "which sounds like it would be catastrophically bad," but it ended up helping it instead
Diablo 2 fans “were like, ‘Icewind Dale - what’s this? Yeah, we’ll pick that up too’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout New Vegas director Josh Sawyer has suggested that Diablo 2 actually helped drive sales for his first D&D RPG, Icewind Dale, by launching on the same day. According to Wikipedia, Diablo 2 launched on June 28 while Icewind Dale launched a day later on June 29, but the sentiment still stands that the two games launched very, very closely to one another.
Nov. 6, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director took one look at the Strip on a console devkit and thought, "Oh my god, this isn’t going to run"
Good thing it did! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas may have released 14 years ago, but so much of what’s contained in its tattered vision of America feels eternally impressive. The New Vegas Strip, which houses just a few bright lights and lonely casinos,isn’t necessarilyone of those things. But when director Josh Sawyer saw an early version of the Strip, he worried it might be too impressive to exist.
Nov. 6, 2024
Forget iPad Pro, my favorite gaming tablet just dropped to a new record low price
The Windows tablet that takes the crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Asus ROG Flow Z13 was never going to be cheap - it’s a full Intel i9 / RTX 40-Series PC crammed into the chassis of a 13.4-inch tablet. That’s going to cost you. Its performance holds up in the portable space, though, and considering its new record-low price makes it considerably cheaper than a 1TB iPad Prowithmore features for PC players, anyone on the hunt for a tablet this week should be checking it out.
Nov. 6, 2024
Fortnite Kicks: How to get shoes and check compatibility
Fortnite Kicks are a new type of cosmetic, with Nike Air Jordans included in the Remix Pass, but not all Outfits are compatible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The much anticipated Fortnite Kicks are here, meaning you can now customize what’s on your feet with the first new locker option to be added in years. There were a few delays in getting them released due to some unexpected issues, but they’re now out there and available as part of the Remix Pass, as well as potential purchases from the Item Shop.
Nov. 6, 2024
Fortnite OG is apparently making a full-time comeback next month as a separate experience to the all-new Chapter 6
The battle royale is reportedly set to offer a permanent source of nostalgia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year, Fortnite OG saw the temporary return of locations and loot from Chapter 1 Season 5 through to 10, with a full month-long season dedicated to the throwback. After it wrapped up,Epic Gameswas quick to tease its return,posting on Twitterthat it “far exceeded our expectations.
Nov. 6, 2024
Godzilla Minus One director says Kevin Feige told him Marvel is having meetings "every day" to see if they can replicate the monster movie: "I think it's just lip service"
It sounds like Marvel is taking inspiration from the King of the Monsters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla Minus One director Takashi Yamazaki has met Kevin Feige – and it sounds like Marvel is taking inspiration from the monster movie. “The president of Marvel told me, ‘Wadatsumi!'” Yamazaki revealed at Tokyo International Film Festival (H/TCBR.com). Wadatsumi refers to the operation to destroy Godzilla at the end of the movie.
Nov. 6, 2024
Graphics card discounts are a bit pants ahead of Black Friday, but I'd pick up this RX 7900 XT
AMD’s second best GPU is under $650 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m once again sitting asking myself where all the graphics card deals are ahead of Black Friday. It’s the same dilemma I’ve found myself in for the past few years now, as while discounts are a thing, prices aren’t hitting the kind of record lows I want to see.
Nov. 6, 2024
GTA 6 publisher says it "isn't complicated for us to support" PC and, great, cool, so where's that GTA 6 PC announcement?
GTA 6 is only confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but Take-Two says “PC will continue to be a more and more important part of the console business” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6publisher Take-Two says PC support isn’t complicated, which is A Thing to say when GTA 6 still hasn’t been officially confirmed for PC.
Nov. 6, 2024
How to attach the PS5 Pro vertical stand
Get that console upright When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro is here, but there’s no stand in the box. That means you’ve already picked up a vertical stand if you want to keep your console upright - and unlike the original device, things are a little more complicated this time around. The original console shipped with a simple plastic wedge-shaped tray, but the newer vertical stand attaches directly to the PS5 orPS5 Proitself.
Nov. 6, 2024
How to find Dragon Age Veilguard mementos
Collecting mementos is vital in Dragon Age Veilguard to help you upgrade the Caretaker’s Workshop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gathering Dragon Age Veilguard mementos unlocks lore entries but also helps you improve the Caretaker’s workshop for upgrading your gear. That means that collecting mementos is actually crucial to reinforcing Rook as much as possible inDragon Age The Veilguard.
Nov. 6, 2024
iBUYPOWER Slate 8MP 003 review: "I didn’t expect such consistent performance"
The iBUYPOWER Slate gaming PC is a great option that packs some modern specs without breaking the bank. It isn’t perfect, but its wide availability in the US and its tendency to land discounts make it attractive. Moreover, iBUYPOWER keeps the bloatware down in what is a clean computer build. If you opt for the RTX 4060 Ti configuration I tested, you get a capable mid-ranger that arguably punches above its weight.
Nov. 6, 2024
Konami finally confirms that Metal Gear Solid 3's Eva is the same actor as The Little Mermaid, who kept this "deep, dark secret" for 20 years to protect her family-friendly image
The run-up to Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has unraveled a decades-old mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Metal Gear Solid 3 mystery has persisted for the 20 years since the game’s release: who voices the game’s femme fatale, Eva? The actor behind the character was credited under the pseudonym Suzetta Miñet, but her true identity had never been revealed.
Nov. 6, 2024
Legendary "god of horror" manga artist Kazuo Umezu dies at 88
He was the creator of The Drifting Classroom, Cat Eyed Boy, and many other classic works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kazuo Umezu, the famous Japanese manga artist often known as “the god of horror,” has died at the age of 88. Umezu was born on September 3, 1936 in Wakayama Prefecture, but grew up in the neighboring Nara Prefecture.
Nov. 6, 2024
Manor Lords dev reveals more big changes to one of 2024's greatest city builders: "As some of you have requested, changes to ale and water distribution are finally coming"
Hear ye, hear ye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Viral indie city builder Manor Lords is getting an update that changes the way water and ale are distributed amongst your citizens, as well as a fresh map to play on. Sort-of-solo developer Greg Styczeńshared some photos on Twitter of the new features coming toManor Lords. When I played it at launch, I remember popping a well down and then forgetting about water for the rest of my playthrough – I never ran into any shortages.
Nov. 6, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds players use the Palico character creator to remember lost pets: "I have shed tears multiple times but I also feel happy that I can still fight monsters with my buddy"
“They can accompany us into a whole new world,” said one player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsbeta players werequick to recreate their old Monster Hunter World charactersand craft countless cosplays and lookalikes. Another, more heartwarming character creation trend stood out to me, too. Plenty of players designed their cat-like Palico companions to resemble their real-life pet dogs or cats, sometimes in tribute to a late furry family member.
Nov. 6, 2024
Move over Monopoly and Uno, a new "survival thriller" is on the way and it's basically a horror take on Hungry Hungry Hippos
Moo Deng, who? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monopoly, Clue, and Uno are justsomeof the tabletop games that are currently being used as source material for new movies. Now, another unlikely film has been announced: a horror flick that is as close as we’ll get to a Hungry Hungry Hippos adaptation – and it’s already started filming in Malta.
Nov. 6, 2024
My favorite Elgato Stream Deck alternative has already been Black Friday'd
Razer’s version of the Elgato Stream Deck is so underrated, especially at its current price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not sure that enough people know that there are Stream Deck alternatives out there. Elgato’s own streaming controller is easily the best-known product, but its one of those landmark devices that almost immediately spawned a band of imitators.
Nov. 6, 2024
Sega is finally reviving the world’s first 3D fighting game franchise after leaving it in arcade purgatory for 18 years
Virtua Fighter is coming out of retirement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segais working on a new Virtua Fighter game for the first time since 2006, giving the first-ever fighting game series a chance to retrieve some of its original sparkle. New global head of transmedia Justin Scarponetells Video Games Chroniclethat “we have another Virtua Fighter being developed” along withpreviously announced other legacy titles like Jet Set Radio and Crazy Taxi.
Nov. 6, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi horror movie clocks in 22 million views and takes streamer's #1 spot – despite divisive Rotten Tomatoes score
Time Cut is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Time Cut is Netflix’s new number 1 movie – despite the fact that the film hasn’t exactly been a hit with critics or audiences. Netflix reported that the movie had clocked in over 22 million views last week after its release on October 30 and, in the streamer’s top 10, it’s currently ranked higher than the new Sam Raimi-produced horror movie Don’t Move and Marvel sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.
Nov. 6, 2024
New Stardew Valley bug can apparently make you rich with an army of 999 lobsters, players insist "it's a feature" as creator Eric Barone says he'll look into it
Behold, the crustacean duplication station When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’s latest update has accidentally added an incredibly useful bug that can net you almost a thousand lobsters from a single crab pot for a massive profit, but it probably won’t be around for long as developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone says he’s going to “look into it.”
Nov. 6, 2024
Nintendo remains tight-lipped on The Legend of Zelda movie, except to say it's releasing before 2030
Does anyone know the Song of Time? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has revealed a broad release window for The Legend of Zelda movie – and fans may have to be patient before they see Hyrule on the big screen. Director Wes Ball previously outlined his plans for The Legend of Zelda movie in an interview withTotal Film.
Nov. 6, 2024
Nintendo says it hasn't really changed its approach to first-party games in 39 years and that's why more people are "playing and enjoying our games"
Good job, Nintendo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is a slow-moving beast. Just ask its diehard fans, who have been waiting nearly a decade for the Switch successor to stop being a faraway dream and start being something they can use to playXenoblade Chronicles. But Nintendo says being antiquated is a good thing and, more than that, it’s a strategy.
Nov. 6, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2 will have backwards compatibility with Switch games, and Nintendo Switch Online will be coming back too
“Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Backwards compatibility between the Nintendo Switch 2 and its predecessor has been confirmed. In an announcement early this morning, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa said that “at today’s corporate management policy briefing, we announced that Nintendo Switch software will also be playable on the successor to Nintendo Switch.
Nov. 6, 2024
Paddington in Peru star Antonio Banderas talks playing multiple roles in the threequel and reveals which character is his favorite
Exclusive: The star reveals that playing several characters in Paddington 3 was both challenging and fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest chapter in the much beloved Paddington film series introduces several new characters as we see the bear travel to Peru in search of his missing Aunt Lucy. But what you may not know is that the majority of these new introductions are played by a singular actor – Antonio Banderas.
Nov. 6, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras ex event guide, best decks, rewards and more
The Lapras event in Pokemon was about beating water-themed decks for card rewards - but it’s over now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG Pocket Lapras ex event has officially ended, the event drawn to a close and no clear sign if the event will be returning at any point. Lapras ex has since risen to become a pretty common mainstay of Water-themed decks, but the chance to earn it for yourself has drawn to a close.
Nov. 6, 2024
PS5 Pro review: “a gorgeous piece of kit for the tech-invested player”
The PS5 Pro only suits its price tag in niche circumstances, but it does deliver on its promise to improve both graphics and framerates. That $699.99 / £699.99 MSRP is still difficult to justify, particularly to those using a standard living room setup with a 50 - 65-inch TV. Those using a large display or a monitor are going to feel the benefits more keenly - especially if you have the funds to stay at the cutting edge of tech.
Nov. 6, 2024
Rare Charizard card worth £30,000 returned to rightful owner after alleged thief tried selling it on Facebook
The Fire/Flying type Pokemon has been through a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. APokemontragedy has just turned into a successful rescue mission as British police retrieved a Charizard card worth £30,000 after it was kidnapped from its home in Essex. According tothe BBC, a 23-year-old man allegedly stole the card from its owner in early September. The Charizard card might have been lost to time after that, if only its apparent thief hadn’t tried selling it on Facebook.
Nov. 6, 2024
Reviews for Dwayne Johnson's Christmas movie are in, and they're pretty brutal: "Will make you wish Christmas was canceled"
Reviews and reactions for Red One are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reviews and reactions are in for Red One, the new Christmas movie starring Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans – and they’re not great. The film sees Santa Claus,played by JK Simmons, kidnapped. Callum Drift (Johnson), head of security in the North Pole, sets out to rescue him, teaming up with bounty hunter Jack O’Malley (Evans).
Nov. 6, 2024
Riot Games hired Avengers directors the Russo brothers to help make a League of Legends movie, but reportedly paid them $5 million to walk away after script issues
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No further details about the project have been revealed, but it speaks to Riot Games' intention to grow out its multimedia plans with a big-budget Hollywood adaptation. Currently, only Arcane – which begins its final season on Netflix this week – has bore the fruits of those labors. The Russos, meanwhile, have plenty on their plate in the present day.
Nov. 6, 2024
Rockstar co-founder's 6-year-old claim that he was "thankful" not to be launching GTA 6 during a Trump presidency has aged like milk
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comments by former GTA 6 dev and Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser have resurfaced as evidence of just how much the world can change during increasingly long game development windows. Former GTA 6 dev says Rockstar will currently be trying to “really tighten” the game “in every corner” right now, because “90% of your work” is accounting for players who don’t do as they’re told.
Nov. 6, 2024
Rockstar owner says GTA 6 and Borderlands 4 won't release near each other: "We wouldn't, and no one would, stack up huge releases"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6still doesn’t have a release date, but Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive has confirmed it won’t release around the same time asBorderlands 4. Former Rockstar designer Ben Hinchliffe recently surmised that Rockstar is currently focused on trying to “really tighten” GTA 6 “in every corner,” because “90% of your work” is accounting for players who don’t do as they’re told.
Nov. 6, 2024
"It needed to be the most fascinating conversation in Life is Strange history": Deck Nine reflects on Double Exposure, the most divisive game in the series so far
Life is Strange: Double Exposure game director Jon Stauder and narrative director Felice Kuan weigh the highs and lows of Max Caufield’s return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange: Double Exposureis at its best when the camera tracks gently through sun-soaked, snow-covered vistas. A blurred audio mix soundtracks the Unreal Engine 5-powered view, indie-rock in one ear and agonizing, unapologetic self-reflection in the other.
Nov. 6, 2024
Sonic 3 release date, cast, trailer, plot, and more
Here’s everything you need to know about the Sonic the Hedgehog 3 release date, cast, plot, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3 is hitting the big screen in less than a month, as everyone’s favorite hedgehog speedster faces his biggest challenge to date. Here we tell you everything you need to know about the highly anticipated threequel, from release date to all-star cast.
Nov. 6, 2024
Squid Game season 3 "naturally" feels like the finale of the Netflix show: "We don’t need any further stories from here"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game season 2may not even be out yet, but the creator has been teasing the conclusion to Netflix’s hit show. The streamer has confirmed that season 3 will be the final outing of the ultra-violent drama, but Hwang Dong-hyuk promises that the conclusion will feel natural. “When I was thinking about the idea for the ending of season three, I think it sort of naturally came to me that this was the finale,” he told the publication.
Nov. 6, 2024
Starfield update fixes its long-bugged answer to Skyrim's Dark Brotherhood quests, so now you can't rob your targets and then get paid extra for killing them
Now you must hunt with honour When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield has just received a new update that removes a lot of bugs, so you can no longer extort your bounties before killing them and turning them in anyways. The Trackers Alliance’s radiant bounties inStarfield- which are similar to Skyrim’s recurring Dark Brotherhood quests - are infamously inconsistent , but there’s one exploit that seems fitting if you want to roleplay as an unscrupulous bounty hunter.
Nov. 6, 2024
Steam's new game recording feature is out of beta and fully available, so you can share clips of your best moments just like a Twitch streamer
Clip that, clip that, clip that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has just released its new game recording feature, which automatically saves your footage in the background while you play. Have you ever had an incredible moment in a game and wished you’d been recording so you could show it to your friends, upload it to the internet, or just save it for posterity?
Nov. 6, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 set photos reveal new looks for Hopper, Dustin, Will, and more
The first official images from Stranger Things season 5 have arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot on the heels of releasing thefirst teaser for Stranger Things season 5, Netflix has now released the first official images from the final season of the beloved ’80s-set sci-fi show. And while they don’t reveal much about the still mysterious plot of the final season of Stranger Things, the images do offer up some early glimpses of most of the main cast - minus Eleven.
Nov. 6, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 teaser confirms Netflix release window and episode titles – with one major omission
One last adventure awaits… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new video, which you can watch above begins by playing the iconic theme tune as it runs through the eight episode titles. These are as follows: Alongside the titles, the brief synopsis teases: “In the fall of 1987, one last adventure begins.” This is the biggest tease we’ve had so far for the Netflix sci-fi show’s final season, but there is still a lot of mystery to unpack.
Nov. 6, 2024
Stranger Things season 5's redacted title might be referencing a minor character in the Netflix show
The Vanishing of who? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first major teaser forStranger Things season 5, revealingall of the episode titlesfor the final outing. However, one big mystery remains around them, as creators the Duffer brothers decided to redact half of one of the names. Luckily for us, the Stranger Things community works hard, meaning that fans think they’ve already solved exactly who it’s referring to.
Nov. 6, 2024
The 32 greatest A24 movies
Sad androids, criminal bodybuilders, and forest witches galore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, A24 is one of the most prolific production and distribution entities in Hollywood, with its fingerprints also in television and music. It is synonymous with originality, known for launching the careers of artistically minded new directors like Robert Eggers, Greta Gerwig, Barry Jenkins, Ari Aster, and Yorgos Lanthimos, while also giving established filmmakers like Darren Aronofsky and Sofia Coppola a whole new canvas to create.
Nov. 6, 2024
The Babadook director is adapting "a very well-known horror book", and word on the street it's one of Hellraiser author Clive Barker's novels
While Jennifer Kent has yet to officially announce the project, World of Reel claims she’s developing a film based on The Thief of Always When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Babadookdirector Jennifer Kent has lined up her next movie: an adaptation of a “very well-known horror book”. While the Aussie filmmaker has yet to reveal the source material (“I can’t really say more than that at this point,” she recently toldGizmodo),World of Reelclaims it’ll be The Thief of Always by Clive Barker, the author, illustrator, and filmmaker behind the likes of Hellraiser and Candyman.
Nov. 6, 2024
The Borderlands movie's $90m box office failure "was indeed disappointing," but it did still help sell some old Borderlands games
The publisher’s CEO has washed his hands of the commercial failure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After thetremendous critical and commercial flop of the Borderlands movie, even Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick agrees that the film was “disappointing.” But hey, he reckons, at least it helped sell some old Borderlands games. “We have selectively licensed intellectual properties,” Zelnick tellsVariety. “As you know, we have a deal pending on Bioshock for example.
Nov. 6, 2024
The first look at Jack Black as a satanic fake Santa Claus for new Christmas movie with a wild premise has been unveiled
Jack Black is Satan Claus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Jack Black as a satanic, fake Santa Claus has been unveiled – and it’s everything we never knew we needed. The film, Dear Santa, is directed by Dumb and Dumber helmers the Farrelly Brothers, and sees a young boy named Liam write a letter to Santa in hopes of proving his existence.
Nov. 6, 2024
This indie creature collector looks like a cozy Pokemon meets Stardew Valley experience, all at the bottom of your desktop
Whimside looks downright enchanting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you’re a longtimePokemonlover or a hardenedStardew Valleystan, you may want to keep your eye on Whimside, a stunning creature collector conveniently set at the bottom of your desktop. Coming as indie developer Toadzillart’s debut title, Whimside looks as fun as it is adorable - and it’s very, very cute.
Nov. 6, 2024
Warcraft 2 Remastered has apparently leaked, and I sure hope it's more Diablo 2 Resurrected than Warcraft 3 Reforged
Blizzard’s got an up and down history with remasters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dataminers have uncovered evidence that Warcraft 2: Remastered is on the way, promising a fresh coat of paint on an RTS classic. But given Blizzard’s up and down history with remasters in recent years - particularly when it comes to Warcraft - it’s tough to know what to expect.
Nov. 6, 2024
When does Fortnite Chapter 6 start?
Fortnite Chapter 6 launches on December 1, Season 1 is titled Hunters and includes a permanent return of the OG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When does Fortnite Chapter 6 start is a question that has now been officially answered, with Epic confirming thatSeason 1 is called Hunters and will begin on December 1. That means the current Chapter 2: Remix season will be wrapping up any day now, making way for the launch of the Chapter 6 Season 1 Battle Pass theme of demon slaying and Samurai mythology.
Nov. 6, 2024
With over 99 million copies sold on the Switch alone, Nintendo says Pokemon has "found a new home on Nintendo Switch"
Pokemon has sold almost 100 million copies on the console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - thePokemonseries has reportedly sold a whopping 99 million copies on just the Nintendo Switch console alone, impressively marking it as the most successful platform for the iconic creature collector franchise. “The Pokemon series, originally developed for handheld gaming systems, has also found a new home on Nintendo Switch, where the scope of sales has greatly increased,” reads the report.
Nov. 6, 2024
X-Men #7 reveals the tragic legacy of Krakoa which could doom all mutants
Krakoa is gone, but X-Men #7 shows that its ramifications could destroy mutantkind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men #7 by writer Jed MacKay, penciler Netho Diaz, inkers Sean Parsons and Livesay, colorists Marte Gracia and Fer Sifuentes-Sujo, and letterer Clayton Cowles shows what happened on the so-called “Iron Night” in which a Sentinel attacked their new home of Merle, Alaska, leading to the founding of the new team and their new headquarters.
Nov. 6, 2024
Netflix's Arcane is the most expensive animated show ever made – with a reported $250 million price tag
Season 2 arrives this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane, the Netflix animated League of Legends spin-off series, is the most expensive animated show ever made, according to a new report byVariety. The show’s 18 episodes reportedly cost a total of $250 million to make and promote. League of Legends developer Riot Games, who also produced Arcane, declined to confirm this figure, but told Variety, “We’re more than comfortable with the spend it took to deliver a show that was worthy of our players' time.
Nov. 5, 2024
11 years after it first aired, Netflix is getting the rare One Piece and Dragon Ball crossover episode
A team up for the ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 11 years after it first debuted in Japan, Netflix is getting a One Piece and Dragon Ball crossover episode that has only ever aired once on western television. As per Toei Animation (H/TAnime News Network), the missing 590th episode of the long-running One Piece series – which features Luffy, Dragon Ball’s Goku, and fellow anime protagonist Toriko teaming up – is now on Netflix in North America and Latin America.
Nov. 5, 2024
38 years after the original, David Cronenberg's body horror classic The Fly is getting a surprise follow-up, and it's not a remake
Nanny’s Nikyatu Jusu is set to write and direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new movie based onDavid Cronenberg’s body horror The Flyis in development – and die hard fans of the 1986 film need not worry, because 20th Century Studios promises it’s not a remake. Deadlineconfirmed the news on Monday, November 4, as it announced that Nikyatu Jusu is set to write and direct a fresh flick which takes place “in the universe” of the original.
Nov. 5, 2024
After 15 years, it's easy to forget how Borderlands changed the industry
Opinion | Gearbox created the template other developers used to make live service games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, you may think of Borderlands as a tired franchise. The recent movie adaptationlost over $100 million at the box officeand scored poorly with critics, including our own two-starBorderlands review.Borderlands 2, despite launching over a decade ago, remains the highest-rated game in the series' history.
Nov. 5, 2024
After 20 years of superhero movies, Tom Hanks weighs in on why he thinks audiences aren't as interested anymore – and reveals he's never had a meeting with Marvel
“The point of this movie is what?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hanks’s stellar career has charted the highs and lows of Hollywood, and he thinks he might have worked out the reason behind a rising trend. The Forrest Gump star shared his insight into superhero fatigue as part of a new interview, and it’s all down to technical advances.
Nov. 5, 2024
After 5 years, Apex Legends is going back to the beginning with a Fortnite-style mode letting you experience the launch version of the battle royale FPS
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full patch notes at that link make clear that that Launch Royale isn’t just a return to the original Kings Canyon map. Loot distribution and ring timings have returned to 1.0 values, Legends have had the “majority” of their kits returned to their original balance settings, and old-school movement tech like bunny hops and punch boosting are back on the menu.
Nov. 5, 2024
After 800 hours of practice finally paid off, hitless runner explains why a no-hit run of Borderlands 2 was way harder than games like Dark Souls or Skyrim
A hitless Borderlands 2 clear didn’t even seem possible for a long time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hitless runnerHeyBlastyfinally bagged one of his white whales, a no-damage run of Borderlands 2,after more than 800 hours of routing, practice, and attempts.Astonishingly, the world-first feat was actuallynabbed just hours earlier by another runner,darksmoke11, who was inspired by HeyBlasty and had spoken to him about strategies.
Nov. 5, 2024
Agatha All Along's awards submission might have just hinted at a second season, but we've been here before with Marvel
Could more be on the way? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has submitted its latest show Agatha All Along for awards season, and it leaves the door open for a second season. The WandaVision spin-off will compete in the ‘comedy’ category, rather than the ‘limited series’ category. Varietyspotted the detail ahead of the Emmys, SAG Awards, and Golden Globes, and pointed out this suggested it may no longer be considered a miniseries.
Nov. 5, 2024
Agatha All Along's big reveal has changed the way Marvel fans watch WandaVision's final showdown
“She absorbed a hundred-years worth of magic from other dead witches” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along’s double-billed finalenot only confirmed that the Witches' Road was magically manifested by Billy, it revealed that Agatha has been using theideaof it to trick witches and absorb their powers for centuries. With that, Marvel fans have set about explaining how it recontextualizesWandaVision’s conclusion, and how “stupidly powerful” Wanda must’ve been to have bested Agatha back in Westview…
Nov. 5, 2024
Ahead of Five Nights At Freddy's 2, star Matthew Lillard talks reprising the role of supervillain William Afton after "being left out of many a sequel"
Exclusive: Matthew Lillard talks starring in the Five Nights at Freddy’s franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Lillard has opened up about taking on the role of William Afton in theFive Nights at Freddy’sfilm franchise, which may very well see him play the supervillain in many more movies to come. “I had no idea sort of what I was getting into when we started.
Nov. 5, 2024
Artist reimagines Elden Ring as a Baldur's Gate-style top-down RPG "despite my love-hate relationship with the game," is surprised to see it's absolutely stunning
Elden Gate has a nice ring to it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An artist has reimaginedElden Ringas a Baldur’s Gate-style top-down RPG and surprised themselves with how gorgeous the result is. Over on Reddit, the artist going by fanica98 online shared some stunning examples of what Elden Ring might look like as a top-down RPG, and indeed, it’s a thing of beauty.
Nov. 5, 2024
As The Binding of Isaac's multiplayer update gets a release date, the roguelike's legendary creator drops a sly roast of the entire community
The accompanying balance patch only tackles items you “believe” are bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited multiplayer update to legendary roguelike The Binding of Isaac is now less than two weeks away, and the game’s developer is celebrating with an additional balance pass - albeit one that comes with a vague touch of mockery. In a tweet last night, The Binding of Isaac developer Edmund McMillen confirmed that more than 13 years after the roguelike’s original release, theIsaac Online multiplayer updatewill release for free on November 18.
Nov. 5, 2024
Blue Lock fans are all out of patience after the anime's latest season 2 trailer, as one animator says the poor quality "is not funny anymore"
Fans aren’t too pleased When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock season 2has been at the center of controversy over its animation ever since the first episodes were released. The issues, which mainly stem from problems in the fluidity of the soccer scenes, even led one of the animatorsto address why it looks “so bad”. Now, a new trailer has been released for the second season, which is still plagued by similar glitches.
Nov. 5, 2024
Captain Marvel writer Kelly Sue DeConnick returns with FML, a goth-tinged coming of age tale for fans of Stranger Things and Buffy
The new series is drawn by David López When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a pretty big week in comics.Absolute Supermanis taking flight (no spoilers, but it’s good and we’ll have a full explainer tomorrow), as does Batgirl. There are also new issues of The Ultimates, Batman,Aliens vs. Avengersand a whole bunch of other cool books. There’s also FML, the brand new creator-owned comic from Kelly Sue DeConnick and David López published by Dark Horse.
Nov. 5, 2024
Days after shutting its AAA game studio filled with former God of War and Overwatch talent, Netflix announces a "new initiative" powered by AI
It was apparently “actually a planned transition” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days after reportedlyclosing its AAA game studiowith industry-leading talent, Netflix is planning “truly novel game experiences” powered by generative AI. The news comes in the form of a LinkedInpostfrom Mike Verdu, the founder and previous vice president of Netflix Games and now the new VP of “GenAI for Games” at Netflix.
Nov. 5, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds is reuniting with Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy for another movie but it's "not Marvel"
Will they be working together ‘til they’re 90? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineco-stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are potentially set to reunite in a new movie – but it has nothing to do with the MCU. “I’m spending the year writing,” Reynolds said onVariety’s Awards Circuit podcastregarding his latest project. “I’m writing a movie for myself, Hugh and [director] Shawn [Levy] to do that is not Marvel.
Nov. 5, 2024
Dragon Age Veilguard Echoes of the Past walkthrough
Bellara’s personal side quest, Echoes of the Past, is about finding power crystals for artifacts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Echoes of the Past side quest is a personal mission for Bellara, where you go to Arlathan to check a series of artifacts and supply them with power crystals. This isn’t a quest where you’ll have to fight anybody or engage in combat; instead you’ll be solving a few puzzles and searching for some secrets, before having a heart-to-heart with Bellara about her past.
Nov. 5, 2024
Dragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption walkthrough and guide
The Heart of Corruption quest in Dragon Age Veilguard is a long one and ends with a level 50 boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Heart of Corruption quest can be started early on in the Crossroads, but it’s an endgame task that takes a long time and puts you against a brutal level 50 boss at the end.
Nov. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard contains a heartfelt tribute to a BioWare developer, "an artist who lifted his comrades' hearts with his craft"
I’m not crying, you’re crying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dubbeda return to form for BioWareby critics,Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas been out for a few days now and has kept fans occupied with its expansive world and all of its little details - one of which just so happens to be a heartfelt tribute added byBioWarein honor of late developer Bruno Hayne.
Nov. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is the first BioWare game I've ever played, proving you don't need to touch the rest of Dragon Age to fall in love
Now Playing | I’ve never been so grateful to have a clueless protagonist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the months sinceDragon Age: The Veilguardwas revealed in action, I’ve inexorably found myself being suckered into a world I know nothing about. Though I’m a fiend for huge RPGs, Dragon Age – and while I’m confessing, Mass Effect – have been left to sulk in my backlog for years.
Nov. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard streamer spends over 21 hours in character creator out of extreme dedication to being sexy: “I have my priorities sorted, and they’re insane”
Was it worth it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Character creation is an ancient process, a solemn pursuit first established millions of years ago, when some primordial spirit created humanity out of clay and a tendency toward nicotine dependence. Such a pursuit requires reverence, and streamer Breebunn proved hers by sitting in the Dragon Age: The Veilguard character creator for over 21 hours.
Nov. 5, 2024
Epic calls off Fortnite tournament after the same map-destroying bug comes up 5 times in a row
The bugged map actually looks pretty cool, but there couldn’t have been a worse time for it to randomly emerge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s the worst thing that could happen during aFortnitetournament? I guess for many, the answer would simply be ‘losing,’ but one competitive player managed to get so unlucky that they encountered a map-breaking bug five games in a row beforeEpic Gameseventually decided to cancel the rest of the tournament.
Nov. 5, 2024
Eric Barone has a new Stardew Valley PSA for players experiencing performance issues: "Remove all hats from pets," and yes, there's lore for that one too
“There’s rumors of a strange rash affecting pets' ears in Zuzu City and we just want to make sure those ears can breath for a few days” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone is in the hilarious position of having to reveal PSAs for bugs with improvised lore, and his latest is a warning to “remove all hats from pets” because of a “strange rash affecting pets' ears in Zuzu City.
Nov. 5, 2024
Ex-Rockstar dev says one of GTA 5's most mysterious Easter eggs was really "just put in there to mess with people"
Former Rockstar designer Ben Hinchliffe thinks your theories need work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Waiting 10 years forGTA 6to show up has made fans of the open-world action game series a little paranoid. And, more than that, it’s made them bored. As a result, fans regularly pore over details in GTA that former Rockstar designer Ben Hinchliffe says are sometimes meaningless.
Nov. 5, 2024
Forget $2 million Super Mario Bros carts - in 1994 retro game collectors were trading price guides advertising the "Holy Grail of the game industry" at a whopping $100
“Tired of the same old Street Fighter clones? Collect classic cartridges!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The retro game collection scene is in a weird spot these days, with a whole lot of fans who just want to enjoy old games in peace getting very annoyed at the speculators and auctioneers slabbing and gradingold games like Super Mario Bros, with multimillion dollar markups.
Nov. 5, 2024
Former GTA 6 dev says Rockstar will currently be trying to "really tighten" the game "in every corner" right now, because "90% of your work" is accounting for players who don't do as they're told
The former designer thinks “good games are games that don’t block the player” from doing things differently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might not have an exact release date yet, butGTA 6is getting closer and closer, and one former designer on the game has suggested that Rockstar’s focus right now will likely be on making sure everything is prepared for the players who’ll just want to mess around in the action-adventure.
Nov. 5, 2024
Titanic star Billy Zane looks unrecognizable as he recreates the Godfather opening scene for new Marlon Brando biopic from cult film director
The first trailer for Waltzing with Brando has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Waltzing with Brando is here – and Billy Zane looks unrecognizable. PerVariety, the biopic follows Brando (Zane) “as he filmed Mutiny on the Bounty and bought a tiny and uninhabitable island in Tahiti. His intent was to escape his hectic Hollywood lifestyle and show the world the path to sustainability.
Nov. 5, 2024
From British TV royalty to Robert De Niro, the Paddington in Peru cast reveal their dream picks for future series villains
Exclusive: Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw, and more weigh in on who would make a great Paddington movie villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Paddington film series has featured some incredible villains, played by brilliant actors. The first movie saw Nicole Kidman step into the shoes of the menacing taxidermist Millicent, whilstPaddington 2featured an iconic performance from Hugh Grant as the dastardly Phoenix Buchanan.
Nov. 5, 2024
From Warhammer 40K to Star Wars, Helldivers 2 creative director "would love to do a take on" loads of IP, but doing them all would be a "not Helldivers" experience
He clarifies that his ideas are “just musings,” with “nothing decided yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s creative director Johan Pilestedt has shared a whole list of IPs he’d “love to do a take on,” even if he acknowledges that doing them all would ultimately make Arrowhead’s hit third-person shooter “a ‘not Helldivers’ experience.” This comes after arecent Twitter interactionbetween Pilestedt and the official account for the upcoming tabletop skirmish game Trench Crusade, which he complimented as “such a cool IP” before adding that he “would love to do a HD2 + TC crossover.
Nov. 5, 2024
Hear me out - I think you should consider a 1080p monitor for your PS5 this Black Friday
4K isn’t the only way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To many of you, the idea of playing PS5 on a 1080p might sound a bit bananas. I mean, why on earth would you splash out onSony’s latest console and not max out its 4K capabilities? Well, that’s a question I’ve been trying to challenge lately, and I’ve come to the conclusion that it might sometimes be better to scale back to good old full HD.
Nov. 5, 2024
Hit Netflix show Outer Banks with a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score announces it will end with next season
Outer Banks is returning, but then it’s all over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outer Banks, a hit Netflix show with a stellarRotten Tomatoesscore, has been renewed for a fifth and final season. The adventure series follows a group of teenagers seeking lost treasure. The show is due to drop part 2 of season 4 imminently, but co-creators/executive producers Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke have announced that the next season would be its last.
Nov. 5, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy 2 is "coordinating" its plot with the HBO Harry Potter series as WB says the open-world game helped "unlock" the franchise after Fantastic Beasts flops
“The rest of the company was very curious about what we helped to unlock with Hogwarts Legacy last year” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Haddad says the games team has been coordinating some of the big-picture storytelling elements in the Hogwarts Legacy sequel with the storylines that will play out in the Harry Potter HBO series coming from Warner Bros.
Nov. 5, 2024
How to complete Pinnacle of Its Kind in Dragon Age Veilguard
Pinnacle of its Kind has Rook hunt three demons across the map of Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Pinnacle of Its Kind quest is one that has you find the locations of three demons, avatars of the Formless One. Though this boss is waiting behind a door in the Necropolis, the Demons you need to hunt to reach it are threaded all throughout the world, in Dock Town, Arlathan and the Hossberg Wetlands - and even then you need to come back to the Necropolis afterwards and slay the Formless One itself.
Nov. 5, 2024
I always have a spare pair of Nintendo Joy-Cons and now you can for cheaper with this new price cut
These Joy-Cons are selling out fast and it’s not even Black Friday yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t count the number of times having another pair of Nintendo Joy-Cons has come in handy over my seven years of owning the handheld. Whether it has meant having enough for a full game of Mario Party Jamboree, or the means to still play my beloved handheld when drift has taken over (this happens more than I’d like to admit) - having that second set is a lifesaver.
Nov. 5, 2024
I can't wait for State of Decay 3 for one very big sentimental reason – it's the one zombie survival series I play with my dad
Opinion | State of Decay is the only zombie survival series I’ve clicked with, and I can’t wait for it to return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have my dad to thank for a lot of things, but as I’ve gotten older, I’ve really come to appreciate all of the movies, games, and music he shared with me as I was growing up.
Nov. 5, 2024
I honestly can't see the LG OLED B4 getting any cheaper than this on Black Friday
A fantastic early OLED display deal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I almost feel like Best Buy is gaslighting me withLGOLED B4 deals, as the high-spec gaming TV just dropped to another record low price. Perhaps it’s trying to capture the interest of soon-to-be PS5 Pro owners, or maybe it’s keen to simply win the price war before November’s event.
Nov. 5, 2024
It's been 10 years since Mario Kart 8 launched, and it still managed to outsell every single first-party new Nintendo Switch game in 2024
9 new first-party Nintendo games couldn’t manage to outdo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s latest financial results are here, and amongsomewhat slumping sales and a promise that Switch 2 will be announced soonthere’s one big thing to marvel at: Mario Kart 8 just won’t stop selling. 10 years after the kart racer’s original launch on Wii U, the game’s Deluxe successor on Switch still managed to sell better than every single first-party game Nintendo has released this year.
Nov. 5, 2024
Meet Metamorpho, the weirdest member of the Justice League in James Gunn's new Superman movie
The comic book history of Metamorpho, the Element Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunn’s Supermanreboot movie has a whole team of Justice League co-stars who will appear alongside David Corenswet’s Man of Steel. Some, like Nathan Fillion’s Green Lantern Guy Gardner and Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl are fairly recognizable. But others,Anthony Carrigan’s Metamorphoin particular, are likely altogether mysterious to a majority of casual DC fans.
Nov. 5, 2024
Metal Slug Tactics review: Run and gun energy refreshes the slower-paced genre
A fun and refreshingly light-on-its-feet tactics game successfully translates a lot of Metal Slug’s charms into the turn-based genre. But it’s not as natural a fit as Gears Tactics was, and an obtuse UI combined with abundant glitches hold it back. Excellent pixel art and animation worthy of the series Mastering a trio working together is hugely rewarding Having to constantly move gives it a strong identity Oh, it’s crashed again
Nov. 5, 2024
Metro Awakening review: "Some good moments but the lack of variety thins the reward over time"
There’s a good VR game in Metro Awakening at times, but it feels pulled between its pleasing core combat and narrative ambitions it lacks the gameplay vocabulary to fully articulate. The lack of overall variety, and increased leaning on expositional filling over time, means that while it starts strong its impact fades with continued play. Good tactile combat Great physicality to interactions Limited environmental variety Muddled story telling Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 5, 2024
Netflix is removing 20 interactive movies and shows – but not the Black Mirror special
Four interactive titles will remain on the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is removing 20 of its 24 interactive movies and shows from the streamer, including its first-ever interactive title that first premiered seven years ago. The only remaining interactive titles left to watch will be the movies Black Mirror: Bandersnatch and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs.
Nov. 5, 2024
Orphan 3 is officially in the works – and the horror sequel's star has the perfect reaction to the announcement
Esther is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Orphan 3 is officially in the works,Varietyreports. Isabelle Fuhrman, who plays Esther, is back for the new horror sequel, but any other plot details are still being kept under wraps. “Esther ‘that bitch’ forever!” Fuhrmantweeted, alongside a report announcing the movie. She also shared some other Orphan-related memes, which you can see below.
Nov. 5, 2024
Paddington in Peru director says the film pays tribute to the late Queen as "people have a lot of affection" for the beloved Platinum Jubilee sketch
Exclusive: Director Dougal Wilson discusses paying tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II in Paddington 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was such a sensation that director Dougal Wilson knew he had to make reference to it in new filmPaddington in Peru, a threequel which sees our beloved bear (voiced as ever by Ben Whishaw) searching for his missing Aunt Lucy (Imelda Staunton) in the Amazon rainforest.
Nov. 5, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket playground rumors about boosting rare card chances are running wild, but at least this in-game event offers a good shot at getting a sparkly Lapras
The Lapras ex card is the prize everyone’s going to be aiming for in TCG Pocket’s first Drop Event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon TCGPocket has just launched its first ‘Drop Event,’ which gives players a chance to get their hands on a sparkly Lapras ex promo card by winning single-player battles, but there’s a bit of luck involved.
Nov. 5, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 dev reveals detail "99% of people never saw" that's part of "what makes Rockstar's games so good"
“They just don’t know it exists, but it does, for the people who just play it a little bit different” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2has all sorts of little details that the vast majority of players will never see, and that’s part of what makesRockstar gamesso special, says former Rockstar designer Ben Hinchliffe. “There’s a moonshine wagon and you’ve got to meet it in the middle, and you’re supposed to ambush it on the bridge.
Nov. 5, 2024
Scream star Matthew Lillard says Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck is a movie "that the world needs right now"
Exclusive: Matthew Lillard talks his upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Lillard has a small role in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Stephen King adaption The Life of Chuck – and while we still don’t know too much about it, Lillard says the film is what the world needs right now. “I play the most rudimentary man ever named Gus.
Nov. 5, 2024
Should you knock out the First Warden or talk sense into him in Dragon Age Veilguard?
As Weisshaupt crumbles, you must either knock out the First Warden in Dragon Age Veilguard or try to talk him around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard First Warden choice isn’t one of the most crucial choices in the game, but it does affect your companions’ approval. Narratively, the Siege of Weisshaupt is pivotal inDragon Age The Veilguardas the team of heroes tries to strike down one of the villainous elf gods, but this seemingly quite important choice regarding the First Warden doesn’t do much, mainly affecting how your companions view Rook.
Nov. 5, 2024
Should you sell Dragon Age Veilguard valuables?
Valuables are safe to sell in Dragon Age Veilguard, making them great for getting extra gold and Strength When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Selling your Dragon Age Veilguard valuables safe to do and highly recommended as a way of getting extra gold and bolstering factions. While most of it looks like junk, the faction merchants across Thedas still seem pleased to have it in exchange for money.
Nov. 5, 2024
Stardew Valley creator reveals "secret, experimental mobile multiplayer feature" hidden behind the most famous cheat code in video game history
The Konami Code never dies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley recently received its highly anticipated1.6.9 update, which brought jack-o-lanterns, balance changes, and a good amount of new content to the comfy farming sim. The update also resurrected the age-oldKonamiCode for a “secret” multiplayer mode on mobile. A not-so-secret guideposted to the Stardew Valley website explains that, to access what developer Eric Baroneis describing asan “experimental” feature, players will have to click on the cluster of green leaves that appear on the Stardew Valley logo in the following order: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right.
Nov. 5, 2024
Switch sales slump as Nintendo attributes the drop to a lack of "special" driving factors and the console's age, but don't worry, its successor will still be announced soon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Switch is in a bit of a sales slump according to Nintendo’s latest financial results, but the company has been quick to remind everyone that, to be fair, the console is now almost eight years old. However, Nintendo has suggested plenty of reasons why this might be the case. For a start, the same period of the last fiscal year saw a huge boost in sales thanks to bothThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom(which also got its own special edition OLED console) as well as The Super Mario Bros.
Nov. 5, 2024
The 10 best shows on Hulu to watch right now
From The Bear to Futurama, find the best Hulu shows to watch this month here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our selection of the best shows on Hulu right now is quite the list. Over the past few years, the streaming platform has built up a very impressive catalog full of dramas, original series, and comedies. So if you’re looking for your next watch, it’s one of thebest streaming servicesto go to.
Nov. 5, 2024
The Black Phone 2 production has begun, as director shares first cryptic behind the scenes look at the horror sequel
The Black Phone sequel is in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cameras are rolling on The Black Phone 2, as director Scott Derrickson shares a cryptic behind the scenes look at the horror sequel. The first look, which you can see below, is rather mysterious – it’s just a on-set glimpse at a chair labeled with The Black Phone 2.
Nov. 5, 2024
The first patch for Dragon Age: The Veilguard is almost here, bringing new "minor balance changes" and squashing some of the RPG's peskiest bugs
It’s “coming later this week” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As fans delve intoDragon Age: The Veilguardand reviews roll in dubbing the recent RPGa return to form for BioWare, developers prepare to release their first patch for the game - and while the full details on it aren’t out just yet, we’ve got a glimpse of what’s coming.
Nov. 5, 2024
The Star Wars community has ideas on what they'd make 'uncanon,' from Padme's death to Palpatine's return
The Star Wars community has a lot of thoughts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars community is debating what they’d make “uncanon” if they could – and there are tons of suggestions. “Palpatine never returns,“is one fan’s idea, whileanotherhas a similar quibble with the franchise: “The fact that Rey is a Palpatine. It would’ve been so much better is she was really just a nobody.
Nov. 5, 2024
This Netflix animated series has been canceled for the second time in six months, but its creator offers a season 2 tease and a message of hope: "This is not the end"
Scavengers Reign will “not be renewed” on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scavengers Reign, the animated series whichfound a new home on Netflixafter being canceled by Max earlier this year, will “not be renewed” for a second season. The news comes from co-creator Joseph Bennett, who revealed the update onInstagram. “As of right now, Scavengers Reign is not being renewed for a second season,” Bennett wrote.
Nov. 5, 2024
Time to snipe like it's 2004: Halo Infinite just added Halo 2 throwback maps for the game's 20th anniversary, built in Forge "with the help of key Halo community members"
Halo 2 is back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The maps that appear in the playlist were created with community experts in Forge, the multiplayer map editor first introduced in Halo 3. In anXbox blog, Halo Infinite designer Evan Colson explains that the process of refining the Delta Arena playlist “began by looking at what had been recreated by the community and seeing what could work in tandem with the modes we were developing internally.
Nov. 5, 2024
Fortnite Ice Spice, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg: Where are they?
Where to find all of the Fortnite rappers including Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Ice Spice, and a tribute to Juice WRLD When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite rappers have gradually been arriving across the island during the course of the current Chapter 2: Remix season, so you can now encounter Ice Spice, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg by visiting their unique POIs.
Nov. 4, 2024
"By far the funniest bug" sci-fi strategy hit Stellaris has seen in a minute won't be fixed immediately because the devs want to see what players do with it
“I want to see someone catch an incoming asteroid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The popular sci-fi strategy game Stellaris has a new bug that lets players capture and take control of enemy ships, and the game’s director has no plans of fixing it until all ships have been captured. In a Reddit thread, userTCF518shared a discovery made by the Chinese Stellaris community on forum site Tieba in which “you can now capture ships with the new Boarding Cables component unlocked by Treasure Hunters origin.
Nov. 4, 2024
"Games have bugs and GTA is no exception": Former Rockstar tech lead shouts out modder behind hundreds of fixes for the original GTA trilogy on PC
The modder recently acknowledged a one-pixel mistake in one weapon icon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reputable Grand Theft Auto modderSilenthas been patching up the PC ports of the original trilogy of GTA 3, Vice City, and San Andreas for years, and recently earned a tip of the hat from former Rockstar tech lead Obbe Vermeij after open source versions of his corrective mods were released to the public.
Nov. 4, 2024
210 days after Nintendo shut down the 3DS and Wii U online servers, the last connected player finally signs off after his console crashes: "It's over"
“Rest in peace, Nintendo Network” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally, officially over. Nintendo’s 3DS and Wii U online servers were meant to shut down in April, and while they did for most, the efforts of dedicated fans around the world kept them going for way longer than they were supposed to, including one final player who’s only just disconnected, and not by choice.
Nov. 4, 2024
34 years later, Tom Cruise hopes to make a Top Gun: Maverick-style sequel to another of his classic action movies
Tom Cruise has another sequel idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Cruise is hoping to make a sequel to another of his classic action movies, 34 years after it was released. The film, Days of Thunder, was released in 1990 and is about NASCAR racing. Cruise played Cole Trickle, a race car driver seeking to establish himself in NASCAR.
Nov. 4, 2024
36 years on from Who Framed Roger Rabbit, the director says there's a really good sequel script that will "never" get made
She’s just drawn that way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original, much-beloved Disney movie was released back in 1988, and has become a classic. The hilarious part live-action, part-animated movie follows toon Roger Rabbit as he hires a detective, Eddie Valiant, to find out if his wife, Jessica Rabbit, is having an affair with Marvin Acme. However, when Marvin winds up dead, all eyes turn to Roger as the potential culprit.
Nov. 4, 2024
After "five years" of waiting, one Deadpool and Wolverine star wants to finally become their comic book alter ego in Deadpool 4: "I'm not getting any younger"
Copycat has a fresh idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of waiting, Deadpool and Wolverine’s Morena Baccarin has outlined her intention to play Vanessa’s comic book alter ego in a future Deadpool movie. “I’ve only been waiting like five years,” Baccarin toldComicBook.comwhen asked whether she would be open to playing Copycat in Deadpool 4. “I’m not getting any younger or skinnier, so now’s the time.
Nov. 4, 2024
Agatha All Along creator wanted to include a fan-favorite character from She-Hulk but it "just didn’t work"
Jac Schaeffer wanted Madisynn “with a ‘Y’ but it’s not where you think” King to cameo in Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer says she wanted to includeShe-Hulk’s Madisynn King, but couldn’t find a way to make it work in the show. “I really wanted to include the character of Madisynn from She-Hulk,” Schaeffer toldHouse of R.
Nov. 4, 2024
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man prequel comic takes Peter Parker back to his roots but will have "some surprising twists," says series writer Christos Gage
The comic is set just before the new Spider-Man animated series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Parker is back in action in a new Spider-Man animated series headed toDisneyPlus next year. Although technically connected to the MCU, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man takes us back to the early days of Peter’s crime-fighting adventures and is set in an alternative world where Norman Osborn is his mentor, rather than Tony Stark.
Nov. 4, 2024
Agatha All Along's creator was "instructed" by Marvel to use a certain word in the script and it might have just revealed Wanda's fate
Gone, but not forgotten When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along may not have fully answered whether Scarlet Witch is alive in the MCU, but a new interview from creator Jac Schaeffer reveals Marvel “instructed” her to use very deliberate wording when it came to Wanda’s fate. In the premiere episode of the WandaVision spin-off, Aubrey Plaza’s Death – then only known as Rio Vidal – says “that witch is gone” when referring to Wanda.
Nov. 4, 2024
As the Persona and Yakuza series fly beyond 20 million sales each, Sega says its JRPG successes are thanks to the power of multi-platform releases
And simultaneous worldwide launches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePersonaseries has now reached over 23 million players worldwide and Yakuza almost 28 million - andSegasays that this fast-growing success can be attributed to a few key choices regarding games' releases. The JRPGs' success, as Sega describes it, comes for a few reasons - with the first being the publisher’s multi-platform approach to launches.
Nov. 4, 2024
Assassin's Creed boss admits the series grew "more predictable" after the third game, but says Shadows can change the "perceived inconsistency in quality" at Ubisoft
He acknowledges that players now expect more polish from games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed franchise’s boss has admitted that the series' “modern storyline struggled to find its footing” after the third game, butUbisoftwill take a “new direction” with it inAssassin’s Creed Shadows- a game which could also let the studio overcome criticisms about the quality of its releases.
Nov. 4, 2024
Back to the Future director "would love" to adapt the musical version but the studio "doesn't get it"
Robert Zemeckis says no to a fourth movie but yes to the musical version When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Zemeckis has no interest in making Back to the Future 4, but would like to adapt the musical version of the film. “I would like to do the Back to the Future: The Musical [movie]. I would love to do that,” Zemeckis told the Happy Sad Confused podcast (viaVariety).
Nov. 4, 2024
BioWare dev says "maybe 20 people" left at the studio have used an old Dragon Age engine, so it's harder to remaster than Mass Effect: "Never say never, I guess"
A Dragon Age collection might be far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the years, developerBioWarehas revisited some of its legendary video games in the form ofremastered collections. But you probably shouldn’t count the first three Dragon Age games among them, at least not any time soon. Creative director John Epler says obscure engines make these RPGs too hard to come back to.
Nov. 4, 2024
Blair Witch Project directors say they weren't consulted for the new sequel: "Studios are not your friends"
The OG directors of The Blair Witch Project say they weren’t consulted by Blumhouse for the new sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eduardo Sanchez and Dan Myrick, the directors of 1999’s found-footage horror flick The Blair Witch Project, say that Blumhouse has not contacted them about the upcoming reboot-sequel. “Studios are not your friends,” Myrick toldFilm Stories. “They’re a business, and so we learned a trial by fire in that regard.
Nov. 4, 2024
Borderlands 2 player who spent 9 months trying to finish the game without getting hit was beaten to the punch just hours before finally accomplishing his goal
Now two people have completed a near-impossible challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hitless gaming proHeyblastyput over800 hours into beating Borderlands 2 without taking damage, and less than a day before he finally managed his goal, challenge run streamerdarksmoke11did it first. “Yeah, darksmoke11 got the run less than a day before me,” Heyblasty notes ina Reddit thread, though darksmoke11 only started the Sisyphean undertaking about two months ago after being motivated by Heyblasty’s initial commitment to it, and ended up using a similar overall route.
Nov. 4, 2024
Capcom wants to know what Monster Hunter Wilds players thought of the beta – Here are 11 things I want fixed before launch
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta was on its way to greatness, but not quite there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After many more hours and some welcome multiplayer hunts in the PC Monster Hunter Wilds beta, I stand bymy altogether positive impressions from the early PS5 beta. The game is looking good, and I don’t really know what to do with myself now that the beta is gone.
Nov. 4, 2024
Daryl Dixon season 3 teaser has serious Wild West vibes, as The Walking Dead spin-off sets its release window
Daryl Dixon season 3 already has a teaser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second season of Walking Dead spin-off Daryl Dixon may have only just finished, but season 3 already has a new teaser – and it’s giving us serious Wild West vibes. In the brief clip, which you can watch above, we see the next chapter in Daryl and Carol’s adventures.
Nov. 4, 2024
Demon's Souls modder creates a "demastered" edition that looks straight out of the PS1 era after being "inspired by early FromSoftware games"
Complete with “low quality textures” and all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A genius developer and modder has “demastered"Demon’s Soulsafter being inspired by the original PlayStation console and itsFromSoftwaretitles. Morgan, known on Nexus Mods as “thegreatgramcracker,” is behind the nostalgia-inducing little mod, and boy is it something impressive. “This mod for Demon’s Souls changes all visuals in the game to be inspired by earlyFromSoftwaregames such as Shadow Tower on the PS1,” he explains in apostshowcasing the demastered edition of Demon’s Souls, complete with custom-made PlayStation box art.
Nov. 4, 2024
Desperate GTA 6 fans give up on predicting the elusive action-adventure game's release date through normal means, instead resort to astrology
If the moon is over there, and the stars are over there, does that mean GTA 6 is coming out soon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Rockstar Games has potentially teased GTA 6 trailer two’s [release] date in a picture they posted featuring a moon in the waning gibbous phase,” a GTA 6 countdown account writeson Twitter, “which occurs on November 22nd.
Nov. 4, 2024
Don't expect a big Mass Effect 5 update on N7 Day: BioWare warns that it's going to "be quieter" after Dragon Age: The Veilguard
There’s always next year, Mass Effect fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis here to satisfy one half ofBioWare’s rabid fanbase, but what ofMass Effect 5? If you were hoping for a big update on the sci-fi RPG this N7 Day, you should maybe place your expectations this year, as BioWare warns things are going to be a bit “quieter” this year.
Nov. 4, 2024
Dragon Age The Veilguard finally brings back the dialogue option I always used in Dragon Age 2 and it doesn't disappoint
Now Playing | I’m recapturing my favorite role-playing approach from Dragon Age 2 and loving every minute When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first choice inDragon Age The Veilguardasks you to decide between your words or your fists. For me, I don’t even have to think about it. I follow my heart and opt for the former, always preferring to sweet talk my way out of things… or into things, as the case may be.
Nov. 4, 2024
Five Nights At Freddy's 2 will be more "fan-centric" according to horror sequel star Matthew Lillard: "The filmmakers listened to some of the criticism"
He’s proud to be part of the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror icon Matthew Lillard is returning to the genre once again in the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s 2. In the first movie, it was revealed that his mild-mannered character was actually the mastermind behind the killer animatronics, William Afton. Ahead of the upcoming sequel, Lillard teased toEntertainment Tonighta bit more about what fans can expect.
Nov. 4, 2024
Forget Black Friday, you can get Herman Miller's gaming chairs for 25% less right now
The gaming chair everyone wants but can’t usually afford is 25% off right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you know your gaming chairs, there’s one brand that will turn your head with equal parts intrigue and disappointment. Herman Miller makes some astoundingly good chairs with excellent ergonomics. They also make very expensive seats, which is why the majority of us feel we need to settle for less.
Nov. 4, 2024
Former GTA lead explains "probably the worst bug we missed" in San Andreas and why "anything that isn't visible to players tends to have swearing in it"
GTA may have been out for decades, but you still don’t know everything there is to know about it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij recently took to Twitter to revealseveral Grand Theft Auto hidden details. This bug “is probably the worst bug we missed,” he says. But he’s also gladto admitthat “erm… quite a few” other bugs corrected by the Silent Patch may have been his fault.
Nov. 4, 2024
Fortnite Hidden Gnomes: Where to find them for the Milestone quest
If you’re searching for hidden gnomes in Fortnite, then this is where they’re hiding in Chapter 2 Remix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Hidden Gnomes are back once again, which is fitting given how regularly they used to appear in the battle royale, so you can get the complete Chapter 2 Remix experience by tracking them all down.
Nov. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2's Joel gives cruelest Major Order yet as High Command eyes "disenfranchised families" as "cheap labor" to work on the dangerously sketchy new superweapon
Fight for what’s right, or whatever Joel tells you to fight for, I guess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are faced with potentially their most morally dubious Major Order yet: help High Command enlist families of refugees to build the structurally unsound superweapon called Democracy Space Station… which doesn’t have beds or toilets and is at risk of collapse and self-combustion.
Nov. 4, 2024
Hideo Kojima gives his verdict on Joker: Folie à Deux, and it's much more positive than his Venom or Madame Web reviews
Hideo Kojima speaks on Joker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas given his verdict onJoker: Folie à Deux, and while it’s not strictly glowing, it is a lot more positive than his takes onVenom: The Last Danceor Madame Web. “I watched Joker: Folie à Deux. The beginning of the film is an animation sequence, reminiscent of the nostalgic Looney Tunes, depicting a story of Joker and Joker’s shadow,” Kojima wrote on Twitter.
Nov. 4, 2024
Horror movie Smile 2's opening scene is now online for free – but you have to smile for 7 minutes to watch it
Say cheese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The opening scene of recently released horror movie Smile 2 is now available to watch online for free – but there’s an appropriate twist if you want to press play. The first seven minutes of the sequel are now streaming on the movie’s official website,Bloody Disgustingreports, but the clip will only play if you smile.
Nov. 4, 2024
How to open the Dragon Age Veilguard Warden Vault
The Warden Vault side quest in Dragon Age Veilguard tasks you with solving three puzzles that’ll get you access to the vault’s treasures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Breaking into the Dragon Age Veilguard Warden vault is done by completing three different puzzles scattered around the Warden Castle in Rivain. However, you might have found that some of these puzzles aren’t especially straightforward or even easy to find inDragon Age The Veilguard, requiring you to ignite torches by pulling levers in a certain way, chase a ghost around, and escort a wisp.
Nov. 4, 2024
I love playing retro games on this handheld, and the latest version is even cheaper right now
A sweet Anbernic RG CubeXX price cut. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At a glance, the Anbernic RG Cube looks like a fictional handheld from a ’90s anime, but it’s one of my favorite portable retro machines. Its unconventionally square screen makes it wonderfully versatile for vintage outings, and the extra vertical space makes it a mean alternative to a real Nintendo DS.
Nov. 4, 2024
I'd love more Metaphor: ReFantazio, but I hope Atlus leaves its outdated re-release trend in the past
Opinion | Persona 5 Royal was fantastic, but we don’t need Metaphor: Re-ReFantazio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I adoreMetaphor: ReFantazio. Studio Zero’s debut fantasy JRPG took me 87 glorious hours to complete, and even after it absorbed around two weeks of my life with non-stop playing, I immediately wanted to start New Game+ and experience the whole thing again.
Nov. 4, 2024
Justice League Unlimited will be the "nexus" of the DC Universe - "Everything else happening revolves around the events in JLU"
Interview | Justice League Unlimited writer Mark Waid discusses bringing the League back to the DC Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starting with November 17’s Justice League Unlimited #1, writer Mark Waid and his longtime creative partner artist Dan Mora will launch a new era of the venerable team as the heroes of the DC Universe try to pick up the pieces of the recent Absolute Power event.
Nov. 4, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure's ending hints at the "future plan" Deck Nine has in store, but where will that lead us?
Interview | Max is back, but where will the Life is Strange series go next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This feature explores the ending of Life is Strange Double Exposure, major spoilers ahead. As the credits roll onLife is Strange: Double Exposure, my initial reaction to the ending was, “there has to be more, right?”. After a major twist, the final chapter leads to a conclusion that leaves everything wide open.
Nov. 4, 2024
Mario & Luigi: Brothership review: "Humor and positivity by the boatload"
Laugh-out-loud jokes Well paced Simple but satisfying combat Stealth sections? Seriously? Messaging can get overly syrupy A few frustrating battles Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Travel influencers watch out, Mario and Luigi have already been globetrotting so hard for decades that they’ve even been traveling between whole other worlds.
Nov. 4, 2024
Marvel's newest duo Billy and Agatha will return "somewhere in the MCU" says Agatha All Along creator
It might be Vision Quest, it might not be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along’s endingsets upAgatha Harkness' andWiccan’s future in the MCU in a big way, and it seems almost certain they’ll return. In the final moments of the finale, Agatha –now in ghost form– becomes something of a mentor figure to Billy, after persuading him not to kill her.
Nov. 4, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds player uses the power of math to prove why the beta left "some weapons feeling worse" compared to Monster Hunter World or Rise
It appears that the hitstop of weapons has been reduced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like many other players, decided to dive intoMonster Hunter Wildsover its beta period, you might have been left feeling a little underwhelmed by certain weapons, and now, thanks to the power of math, it’s been proven that there’s a reason why.
Nov. 4, 2024
MSI Raider 18 HX review: “the RTX 4090 at its best”
The MSI Raider 18 HX is an incredibly powerful gaming laptop that doesn’t top even its own brand’s price charts. If you’re going all in on performance, this is where you need to be looking right now. Incredible power Solid 4K performance Cheaper than the Titan High-end 4K display Solid port selection Lower quality build than the Titan Particularly loud fans Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 4, 2024
One year after its ending, Attack on Titan is adding more to its finale with a movie post-credits scene
Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack is getting a mystery post-credits scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UpcomingAttack on Titan movieThe Last Attack – which brings together both of the anime’s ‘Final Chapters’ into one feature-length presentation – is adding a mystery post-credits scene. Attack on Titan’s Twitter account revealed the news in a new message, but the contents of what’s going to appear after the credits roll are still vague.
Nov. 4, 2024
Paddington in Peru review: "Endlessly easy to love with a pitch-perfect Olivia Colman"
It’s a welcome return for Paddington and the Brown family who in this installment journey to Peru to see his beloved Aunt Lucy. Antonio Banderas chews scenery with varying results but Olivia Colman is pitch-perfect as the all-singing all-dancing Reverend Mother. Paddington’s latest adventure may be the weakest of the films so far but it remains a total delight. Ben Whishaw’s voice performance remains as delectable as a marmalade sandwich
Nov. 4, 2024
PS5 Pro launch lineup is just like a regular console release: overloaded with sports and free-to-play ports, but the secret biggest addition is Xbox's own new Call of Duty
Sony also accidentally outed a PS5 Pro version of Arma Reforger that may or may not actually exist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prois upon us this week, andSonyhas just provided the official rundown of more than 50 games that’ll be enhanced for the new console at launch. It’s looking a lot like any normal console launch, full of sports games, free-to-play ports, and the year’s new Call of Duty title.
Nov. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake player uncovers a hidden message that could support a controversial story theory, but the creative director won't confirm it as canon
“I knew it wouldn’t stay hidden for long!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Huge things are happening in theSilent Hill 2fanbase, as one genius player has uncovered a hidden message tucked away in the horror remake that could support a controversial theory, but while one dev confirms they’ve cracked the code, he’s not saying if that theory is actually canon.
Nov. 4, 2024
Slitterhead review: "A daring horror vision executed with finesse"
Part sci-fi body horror, part thrilling detective yarn, Slitterhead is a story of humanity versus monstrosity in a city where both are plentiful. Bokeh’s debut release bravely takes strides to manipulate, challenge, and evolve how we play horror games, and while some of these risks do not pay off as well as others, Slitterhead’s sheer creative ambition is impossible to ignore. Innovative, fast-paced combat feels fluid and exciting Sumptuous worldbuilding
Nov. 4, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws devs are promising so many good improvements that I'm starting to feel bad about playing and liking this open-world game at launch
A tale as old as gaming: I should’ve waited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas just launched the first post in a series of developer updates onStar Wars Outlaws, promising more improvements to come for the open-world game. Like… alotof improvements. There are so many fixes coming for so many basic elements of the game that I’m starting to feel bad for playing the game and having a good time when it first launched.
Nov. 4, 2024
Stardew Valley 1.6.9 adds The Sims-style cheat codes and a "new friend" who can restore some of the game's rarest items "for a price"
Plus there’s finally a way to put legendary fish to work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley1.6.9 finally lands today across all versions of the game. That’s especially exciting for the console and mobile players who’ve been waiting months for the big content updates that 1.6 entails, but there’s also a load of new stuff that players across every version will be getting all at once.
Nov. 4, 2024
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone invents new lore after the latest update starts killing chickens: "There is a wild coyote on the farm day 1 rn"
Stardew Valley update 1.6.9 is out now, but you might want to take Eric Barone’s advice so your chickens don’t “disappear” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has shared some new lore to explain a chicken-deleting bug while a fix is being implemented. Stardew Valley update 1.6.9 launched today for PC, consoles, and mobile, and Barone took to Twitter with a fairly alarming warning for those who’ve updated to the latest version: “PSA: there is currently an issue, if you start a new farm on the meadowlands farm and open the animal door on the coop day 1, your chickens will disappear.
Nov. 4, 2024
The 25 best shows on Apple TV Plus to watch right now
From Silo season 2 to Severance, here are the best Apple TV shows to whack on your watchlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Netflix and Prime Video have pretty overwhelmingly large catalogues, the best Apple TV shows aren’tashard to pin down. The platform’s more refined attitude towards content creation makes it one of thebest streaming servicesaround, as it entices A-list actors and filmmakers with gigantic production budgets and lots of creative freedom.
Nov. 4, 2024
The Boys spin-off Gen V celebrates end of season 2 filming with wholesome behind-the-scenes photos and seven new cast members
Gen V season 2 is one step closer to release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V season 2is one step closer to arriving on our screens – The Boys spin-off, set at Supe college Godolkin Uni has wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on sophomore year,” the official Gen V account posted on Twitter, alongside some behind-the-scenes photos of cast members including Jaz Sinclair (Marie), Lizze Broadway (Emma), Maddie Phillips (Cate), London Thor (Jordan), and Derek Luh (also Jordan), which you can see below.
Nov. 4, 2024
The history and cultural significance of board games
From 9,000 BC through to the modern day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Play is a fundamental part of life. It’s not just people that play; many animals do too, and most of those play well into adulthood. It’s no great surprise, therefore, that we find evidence of that particular, peculiar practice of structured play that we might now call thebest board gamesalongside the earliest human artifacts.
Nov. 4, 2024
The lightest gaming mouse I've ever tested just took a rare price drop
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a penny away from a record-low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve had my mits over gaming mice of all shapes and sizes, but the Razer Viper line always seems to surpass the competition in speed and weight. The latest model is no different, the Razer Viper V3 Pro squeezes a high-end 35K DPI sensor into an impossibly light 54g chassis - all without the need for uncomfortable cut-outs.
Nov. 4, 2024
The LoL MMO has "a lot of momentum" and "a great direction," despite going dark for a reset earlier this year
Riot co-founder Marc Merrill is pouring his time into the project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The LoL MMO “is making a lot of momentum” after its reboot, according to Riot Games co-founder Marc Merrill. Speaking to Marc ‘Caedrel’ Lamont during the League of Legends Worlds Finals on Saturday (viaPCGamesN), Merrill was asked if could provide any kind of update on the LoL MMO.
Nov. 4, 2024
The Penguin episode 7 recap and Easter eggs: Oz Cobb's dark past comes to light in the Batman spin-off
This week in Gotham: Murder, dancing, and a deeply disturbing past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin is edging closer to its finale, and things are getting seriously dramatic for Oz Cobb and Sofia Gigante (formerly Falcone). But there’s still time for a brief interlude to find out more about how Cobb got to where he is, and exactly what happened to his brothers.
Nov. 4, 2024
The Sims 4 Life and Death adds a sneaky reference to Baldur's Gate 3, with a dev saying there's "another small one buried in there somewhere" still left to find
The search is so on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4contains an abundance of Easter eggs and pop culture references if you look hard enough - and with EA’s most recent expansion, a couple of the life sim’s latest references may catch the eyes ofBaldur’s Gate 3stans. It’s been a few days now sinceThe Sims 4 Life and Deathreleased, and fans have spent that time learning the ins and outs of the spooktacular new expansion pack - as well as finding all of its secrets.
Nov. 4, 2024
While Marvel Rivals devs are "honored" to be compared to Overwatch, their hero shooter is "faster paced and much more accessible to new players" than Blizzard's
They want the new game to “be best in class” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsis undoubtedly similar to some of the hero genre’s greats, includingBlizzard’s ownOverwatch- but NetEase Games hopes for its upcoming title to be much more than its predecessors, to instead “be best in class.” With just a month to go now before Marvel Rivals' monumental public release, its developers are gearing up to launch a genre gem.
Nov. 4, 2024
You don't need the triforce of wisdom to appreciate this new Legend of Zelda price cut
One of my favorite Zelda experiences on the Switch has just got even cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now you can pick up The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom for$49.99 at woot, where the latest Zelda adventure has dropped below $50 for the first time. The MSRP has only dropped as low as $51.99 in previous months, which was still a good deal given it was only released in September this year.
Nov. 4, 2024
Agatha All Along's creator has "regrets" over not featuring more of Agatha and Rio's relationship: "I apologize to the community"
Fans want more AgathaRio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer says she has “some regrets” about not including more of Agathario, the MCU’s new favorite ship. “I have some regrets, but there are many things in the story that I feel are stories for another day, that are chapters for another day, and it’s part of the thing I love about our nonlinear approach,” Schaeffer toldHouse of R.
Nov. 3, 2024
Diablo 4 boss' plan for Gears of War 6 would've taken the series to space, but "we weren't going to start Mass Effect-ing this"
Gears 6’s MO was to take us off Sera to encounter the rest of the solar system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 lead Rodd Fergusson was previously known for his work on pretty much every single Gears of War game, well before his involvement in Blizzard’s dark and loot-filled world, and he’s now opened up about what the plan forGears of War 6looked like before his departure from developer The Coalition.
Nov. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P confirms Square Enix remains committed to its multiplatform strategy, but hopes more Xbox fans actually play its new JRPGs
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is the publisher’s next multiplatform experiment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixseemingly remains committed to its newfound multiplatform approach and will continue releasing games across PC and all consoles in the future, according to Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida. Square Enix has gained somewhat of a reputation as a publisher with generally odd platform exclusivity deals.
Nov. 3, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds players keep making Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P in the beta character creator, and he's not totally happy about it
Yoshi-P thinks he looks a little too tired in all of your custom characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. People are making all sorts of fun faces inMonster Hunter Wilds beta’s character creator, from real life celebrities to cursed creatures, but some have even been battling the big beasties with a character that looks awfully like a very tired version of Final Fantasy 14’s beloved director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida - and he’s seen them all.
Nov. 3, 2024
One of the best roguelikes in early access has a beefy update that turns it into "what Dark Souls would be like with hordes of enemies"
Mortal Sin continues to get better and better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Sin is one of thebest roguelikesaround on any platform, but it’s still not done reinforcing its already solid bones in early access as a new update basically turns it into Dark Souls “with hordes of enemies.” In case Mortal Sin hasn’t been on your radar over the last year or so, it’s a first-person, dark fantasy roguelike where you descend into gorgeous procgen crypts to deliver brutally fast melee combos to the ghoulish, sometimes horrifying enemies below.
Nov. 2, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director on the “blessing” of working on the RPG: “I never thought I’d get a chance to work on Fallout [again]”
A blessing for Fallout too, as it turned out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the cancellation of the first Fallout game he worked on, Josh Sawyer was determined not to squander a second chance to work on the series when the opportunity to direct Fallout: New Vegas arose. At the time, Obsidian had just come off the back of a cancelled Aliens RPG, near the end of which Sawyer had been promoted to director, and with only 18 months to develop New Vegas, he credits Bethesda’s tech with solving a lot of the studio’s prior issues.
Nov. 2, 2024
Crashed your Baldur's Gate 3 save with a Skyrim-grade mod overflow? Larian made a video just for you
To save you from the “occasional jaunt to the realm of naked men” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3now has official mod support, prompting players todownload 50 million total mods and 10,000 that change Withers' name to Bone Daddy. But just in case you’ve smashed your Baldur’s Gate 3 save with enough mods to make a seasoned Skyrim player blush, then developer Larian Studios made the perfect video for you.
Nov. 2, 2024
Despite its crabtastic Soulslike hit, indie dev say funding for its "best game yet" just fizzled: "2024 is really taking no prisoners"
Another Crab’s Treasure developer makes a public plea for its third game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Crab’s Treasure was undoubtedly one of this year’s biggest (or smallest, depending on how you look at it) surprises, but despite selling well andgetting love from all corners of the internet, its developer is struggling to get its third game funded.
Nov. 2, 2024
After 3 years and over 30 updates, Vampire Survivors finally has vampires - and even Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion actor is here as Dracula
The Ode To Castlevania DLC makes good on Vampire Survivors' promise to survive vampires When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampire Survivors' bullet heaven remix on the roguelike formula has been so popular that it’s basically sprouted an entire subgenre, but it’s never made good on its titular promise of surviving vampires until now, that is. Oh, and it’s even found a way to bring Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion into the fold (kind of).
Nov. 2, 2024
In a first for Dragon Age, The Veilguard director reiterates the RPG won't have DLC as BioWare pivots to work on Mass Effect 5
John Epler says the studio is focused entirely on the next Mass Effect game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis set to be the first game in the series without any post-launch DLC plans as developerBioWarepivots toward the upcomingMass Effect 5. Speaking toRolling Stone, Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director John Epler reportedly reiterated that the new fantasy RPG wouldn’t follow in its predecessors' footsteps as the studio has no current plans for future additions.
Nov. 2, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance dev explains that the RPG had to take place at a very specific point in time - so that there aren’t any guns
“It would make armour obsolete.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to series creator Daniel Vavra, Kingdom Come: Deliverance is set during a very specific period of European history to make sure there’s enough weapon variety without having to add guns. When creating a fictional medieval world, there’s typically no issue with the technology and weapons you add into the game since they aren’t tied to anything specific in the real world - you don’t hear anyone complaining about the lack of muskets in Elden Ring after all.
Nov. 2, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta dev says that Konami wants to make the remake feel familiar but not old: "Our whole goal [...] is to make sure that it still feels like the game that you played 20 years ago"
“[We’re] making sure that when you play this game, that it’s still on par with some of the more modern games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Metal Gear Solid Delta aims to invoke fond memories of the original Snake Eater, series producer Noriaki Okamura is keen to ensure it doesn’t play like a 20-year-old game. In Play issue 46, Okamura shared his thoughts on the remake, and how important it is to strike a balance between nostalgia and more modern creature comforts.
Nov. 2, 2024
Metaphor ReFantazio's Count Louis finally gives Atlus a Sephiroth-level villain
Opinion | Part Griffith, part Sephiroth, all man – Louis is a constant intimidating presence you must chase throughout Metaphor ReFantazio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oh no! The King of the United Kingdom of Euchronia is dead! Despite wielding powerful royal magic, all it took was a knife in his sleep. Who could have done the dastardly deed?
Nov. 2, 2024
Millions of Fortnite players watch Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice livestream a concert as part of a rap-themed Chapter 2 Remix that includes Eminem and a tribute to Juice WRLD
Snoop Dogg has turned the Agency into “The Doggpound” for Fortnite’s Chapter 2 Remix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prelude to Fortnite’s Chapter 2 Remix kicked off today and included a surprise Snoop Dogg and Ice Spice performance that was livestreamed from Times Square in NYC, and the season kicks off fully tomorrow and runs until the finale on November 30.
Nov. 2, 2024
OK, I'll admit it, I was wrong about Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard
Turns out I was wrong to be cynical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To be honest with you, I misjudged Warhammer Underworlds: Embergard. When this new edition of the skirmish wargame was announcedas part of Warhammer Day, I’ll admit to being confused. Don’t get me wrong – I’m always in favor of more accessible rules. But wasn’t it already streamlined?
Nov. 1, 2024
World of Warcraft devs set about rebuilding "core parts" of the 20-year-old MMO's infrastructure, accidentally making some of its raid content unplayable
Thankfully, fixing that “is a top priority” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s first The War Within raid has been acting a little funny recently, and Blizzard confirms that background work on the 20-year-old MMO’s infrastructure is largely to blame. Thankfully, though, the recovery effort is already underway. Nerub-ar Palace is an eight-boss raid that launched in September, not long after WoW’s The War Within expansion was released.
Nov. 1, 2024
"It's something between them" – Like a Dragon: Yakuza's Kiryu actor breaks down that final Dragon of Dojima reveal and what it could mean for a second season
Exclusive: Ryoma Takeuchi takes us behind Kiryu’s reaction during that shock finale twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Major spoilers for the Like a Dragon: Yakuza ending follow. You have been warned! In theLike a Dragon: Yakuza season 1 ending, Kiryu hobbles away from his battle with Nishiki, but not before his one-timeanikitells him that the legendary Dragon of Dojima – whom Kiryu grew up idolizing – was the figure responsible for his parent’s death.
Nov. 1, 2024
10 games like Dragon Age to get swept up in when you're ready to leave Thedas
These 10 games like Dragon Age are here for you - whether you’re holding out on Dragon Age The Veilguard, or you’re looking for similar adventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking to get swept up in games like Dragon Age, we’re here to help.Dragon Age: The Veilguardis officially here, bringing us a fresh adventure in Thedas 10 years after the release of Dragon Age: Inquisition.
Nov. 1, 2024
1000xResist is one of gaming's best-written, and best-paced narratives
Indie Spotlight | 1000xResist’s narrative isn’t just devastating, its excellent cinematography and bite-size pacing makes it approachable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hindsight is twenty-twenty. Which often makes the end of humanity the best time to interrogate it. Sci-fi adventure 1000xResist from developer Sunset Visitor uses its post-apocalyptic scenario to do just that. Set many years after a strange water-purging disease carried by an alien race called the Occupants has all-but annihilated our species, we explore not just how it occurred, but the nature of what it means to be human all through the eyes of one teen girl.
Nov. 1, 2024
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime, Disney Plus, and more (Nov 1-3)
The Diplomat season 2 launches as Agatha All Along reaches its conclusion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a chill in the air now that November is finally here, but thankfully there’s plenty of new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video,DisneyPlus, Max, and Apple TV. With so much choice out there it can be a little daunting to pick something new on streaming to watch this weekend, which is why I’m here to help you make the decision.
Nov. 1, 2024
A new Godzilla movie is on the way, from the creators of the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One
Takashi Yamazaki and Toho are teaming up again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toho and Godzilla Minus One’s Takashi Yamazaki are teaming up for another movie about the King of the Monsters. The news was shared via the Japanese entertainment company’s Twitter on November 1, with a video captioned “EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT”. In it, it confirmed that Yamazaki would be writing, directing, and overseeing the VFX.
Nov. 1, 2024
After 3 years, GTA 5 on PC is finally getting upgraded to match current-gen consoles in 2025
Finally, PC players don’t have to wait much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestGTA Online community updateburied the bombshell in its final paragraph: “There is much more still to come, including ongoing weekly special events and bonuses, festive celebrations, gifts, surprises, as well as plans to bring the much-requested PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S features of GTA Online to the PC platform in the new year.
Nov. 1, 2024
After the success of Alien: Romulus, Ridley Scott is working on a brand new Alien movie
Another Alien movie from Ridley Scott is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott is working on another Alien movie. Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, recently proved a huge hit – and so, following that movie’s success, Scott is developing another Alien film for 20th Century Studios, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Now, Romulus is also getting a sequel with Alvarez returning to direct.
Nov. 1, 2024
Agatha All Along creator says she wrote several post-credits scenes but it was a "Marvel decision" not to include them
Jac Schaeffer says she “knows nothing more than that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer said she had written several post-credit scenes for the show, but that it was ultimately Marvel who decided not to include them. “That’s a Marvel decision. I know nothing more than that,” Schaeffer toldVariety. “I wrote a number of tags, because you always do on every Marvel everything.
Nov. 1, 2024
Agatha All Along's costume designer reveals neat nods to Wanda and Vision in Billy's Wiccan suit
“It is important to honor and keep your ancestors close” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wanda Maximoff may not cameo inAgatha All Along, but the Marvel series' costume designer Daniel Selon managed to sneak her into the show in the subtlest of ways… Afterthe show’s two-episode finaleaired onDisney Plus, Selon took to Instagram to share up-close photos of Wiccan’s suit, and explained that its texture is the same as Scarlet Witch’s costume fromDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
Nov. 1, 2024
Apex Legends was a top 50 Steam Deck game, but EA's dropping Valve's handheld because it can't tell if those players are actually dirty cheating Linux users
“While the population of Linux users is small, their impact infected a fair amount of players’ games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has announced that it’s pulling Linux support for Apex Legends, meaning that the game is no longer officially supported on Steam Deck. The devs say it’s down to just how hard it is to catch cheaters on the operating system.
Nov. 1, 2024
As Monster Hunter Wilds PC players fight horrible polygons and struggle to hit 60 FPS, Capcom says the game is "already in a more improved state compared to the beta"
The Monster Hunter Wilds PC beta test can give even moderately old PCs some trouble When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMonster Hunter Wilds betahas officially opened on all platforms, and some PC players have found the game’s performance to be the true monster. This comes as no great surprise given the terrifyingMonster Hunter Wildssystem requirements thatCapcom previously released, thoughI didn’t have nightmarish texture-breaking models on my bingo card.
Nov. 1, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows aims to "restore the balance" between the series' historical and modern stories
“The modern day narrative will serve to enhance, rather than overshadow, the historical journey” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed has always featured a blend of historical fiction wrapped up in modern-day conspiracy yarns, but in recent years the plot has struggled to find its focus between the two timelines.Ubisoftaims to correct the balance withAssassin’s Creed Shadows.
Nov. 1, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows lead shuts down "attacks driven by intolerance" over the game's Black samurai and woman warrior, condemns "personal attacks" against devs
“Yasuke’s presence in Japanese history is fact” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhereUbisoftexecutives havegenerally toed a vague lineregarding still-burning controversies and “polarized comments” over the protagonists ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows, series executive producer Marc-Alexis Côté minced no words dismissing “attacks driven by intolerance” and the idea that the studio or this particular game are “driven by modern agendas.” Côté discussed the history of the Assassin’s Creed franchise and the importance of Assassin’s Creed Shadowsduring a BAFTA talk which was freely availableto watch online today, November 1, and will be posted toYouTubein the near future.
Nov. 1, 2024
BioWare hopes Dragon Age: The Veilguard brings the studio "back into the conversation as a top game studio" after Anthem and Mass Effect Andromeda flops
BioWare is in desperate need of a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis officially out in the wild, andBioWareis hoping its success will bring the studio back into the fans' good graces. A newBloombergreport details Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s turbulent development, which saw the project go through two internal reboots, first from a single-player RPG to a live-service game and then back to the single-player RPG that ultimately released on Halloween.
Nov. 1, 2024
Xbox has barely mentioned Conker's Bad Fur Day in 10 years, but popstar Doja Cat just put the cult N64 platformer in front of 24 million people in the funniest way
Probably the most unexpected Halloween costume of all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Conker’s Bad Fur Day hasn’t been in the public eye much (or at all) in recent years, but pop star and rapper Doja Cat just put the bad-mouthed squirrel in front of 24 million people. Conker’s Bad Fur Day has certainly grown into a cult classic thanks to some creative levels, alongside the juxtaposition between developer Rare’s Banjo-Kazooie-like cartoony designs and some of the raunchiest scenes you’ll find on the Nintendo 64.
Nov. 1, 2024
Cult of the Lamb dev says the roguelike is "just like Animal Crossing" except "more realistic, since you can't buy a house"
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult of the Lamb fans have been hit with “a dose of reality” by the roguelike game’s Twitter community manager, who’s compared the indie hit to Animal Crossing in a way that’s in equal parts hilarious and truly painful. Over on Twitter yesterday, the official Cult of the Lamb Twitter account shared a new parody animation fromYouTubechannel 64 Bits, which reimagines Nintendo’s adorable cozy life sim series Animal Crossing – transforming it into something which looks and feels much more akin to Massive Monster’s roguelike.
Nov. 1, 2024
Eddie Redmayne reveals the big differences between The Day of the Jackal TV series and the best-selling thriller novel
Exclusive: The Fantastic Beasts star teases what to expect – or what not to? – from his upcoming Day of the Jackal reboot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Published in 1971, Frederick Forsyth’s best-selling political thriller The Day of the Jackal centers on a nameless assassin who’s tasked with killing French president Charles De Gaulle by a far-right terrorist organization.
Nov. 1, 2024
Emma Ríos's Anzuelo is a beautiful and surreal story of survival and the sea
The Pretty Deadly artist writes and draws the new graphic novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pretty Deadly artist and co-creator Emma Ríos is releasing a new solo graphic novel this month. Anzuelo is a vivid fantasy described by Image Comics as “a breathtaking, dystopian story with an expansive scope and style,” which follows three kids in a world where the sea suddenly and unexpectedly begins to rise.
Nov. 1, 2024
Every Dragon Age Veilguard guide you'll ever need to master Thedas
Using all our Dragon Age Veilguard guides will help you beat the Dreadwolf and save Thedas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Dragon Age Veilguard guide has everything you need to be the savior of Thedas, covering major choices, combat tips, and how to romance your companions. Dragon Age 4 shakes up the formula compared to previous titles in the series, which means even some familiar elements might require a bit of explanation.
Nov. 1, 2024
Everything coming to Netflix in November 2024
Here’s what movies and shows will be new to Netflix this November, with Arcane season 2 and Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 2 leading the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, to make sure you get the most out of one of thebest streaming servicesaround, I’ve gone through Netflix’s November slate and have listed everything worth your attention.
Nov. 1, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 devs confirm patch 7.1 release date, and everyone's favorite lizard heartthrob is part of the MMO's FF11 raid collab
Look forward to more Bakool Ja Ja on November 12 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’snext big patch, Crossroads, finally has a release date, and we don’t have long to wait with it set to arrive on November 12. A trailer for patch 7.1 dropped during the Letter from the Producer Live stream today, showcasing more of what’s to come, and I’m sure for many, the most exciting part is simply ‘more Bakool Ja Ja.
Nov. 1, 2024
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi reportedly reuniting once more with JRPG legend Nobuo Uematsu on a new unnamed game 38 years after their first collaboration
It’s in development at Blue Dragon and Lost Odyssey studio Mistwalker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. JRPG legends Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu are reuniting once again, 38 years on from their first collaboration on the oft-forgotten King’s Knight, which is more than welcome news after so muchrecent chatter surrounding Uematsu’s possible retirementputting together entire video game soundtracks.
Nov. 1, 2024
Former GTA 6 designer says the open world sequel will "blow people away" and "people will be talking about it for ages" because Rockstar has "raised the bar again"
Rockstar veteran Ben Hinchliffe is excited to see “how much things have changed” about GTA 6 since he was at the studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Rockstar game designer Ben Hinchliffe saysGTA 6is going to blow you away with how realistic it is. “I think just seeing, when I left, where it was, and playing that final version and how much, if anything, has changed – how much things have changed,” he said when asked what he’s most excited about in GTA 6.
Nov. 1, 2024
Halloween Ends might not have closed the book on Laurie Strode after all, according to horror icon Jamie Lee Curtis
Laurie Strode could return someday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halloween Ends might have been intended as a farewell to the story of Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, but Jamie Lee Curtis isn’t closing the book just yet. “I have hung up my bell-bottoms and my pale blue button-down shirt, and I have relinquished [Laurie] to the ages with a warm, ‘aloha,’ and a thanks for all the years and memories,” Curtis toldEntertainment Weekly.
Nov. 1, 2024
Heretic star Hugh Grant reveals that they filmed two different versions of the horror movie's dramatic ending
Exclusive: Star Hugh Grant opens up about hew new horror film Heretic’s thrilling conclusion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features spoilers for the Heretic ending… you have been warned! In new horror movie Heretic, British star Hugh Grant takes on his most sinister role yet playing the mysterious Mr. Reed, a man two young Mormon missionaries visit in an attempt to convert him to their religion.
Nov. 1, 2024
Highlander reboot starring Henry Cavill from John Wick director gets a disappointing filming update
The Highlander movie will film later than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Highlander movie from John Wick director Chad Stahelski, starring Henry Cavill, has received a disappointing update. The Highlander franchise began with the ‘86 movie starring Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart, and Christopher Lambert, which involves an ancient war between immortals. The massive series now includes multiple films, TV shows, books, video games, comics, and more.
Nov. 1, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn remaster continues the series' curse as Dragon Age and Monster Hunter Wilds' beta soak up all the chatter
As if Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild weren’t enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Horizon curse began life as an unfunny joke, then it became an entire internet meme, then it seemed like incredibly bad luck, and evidence of its actual existence now seems irrefutable as it’s now going up against Dragon Age and a last-minuteMonster Hunter Wilds beta.
Nov. 1, 2024
How to fix the Monster Hunter Wilds Black Screen glitch
If you get a black screen after character creation in the Monster Hunter Wilds beta, here’s why When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monster Hunter Wilds Black Screen glitch after character creation is limited to PC (at least so far) and it’s a consequence of upscaling - for some reason the Beta really doesn’t seem to get along with it as a feature.
Nov. 1, 2024
I've been itching to play Slay the Princess on Nintendo Switch for over a year, and I'm so glad my patience paid off
Now Playing | Slay the Princess: The Pristine Cut is precisely the kind of weird I’m into, and the Switch makes it all the better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve known about Slay the Princess for quite some time now. Long has it taunted me from the top of my Steam wishlist, my curiosity bolstered by rave reviews andexcited lip servicewhen shocked fellow horror fans learned that, no, I hadn’t yet seized Black Tabby’s finest work with both hands.
Nov. 1, 2024
"After all the chatter" about Baldur's Gate and Dragon Age, Baldur's Gate 3 director hints he's "very curious" to play The Veilguard - and he wasted no time on the download
Swen Vincke has an appointment with Solas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All those Dragon Age and Baldur’s Gate 3 comparisons got Swen Vincke “curious” enough to check outBioWare’s new RPG for himself. In a tweet yesterday, Vincke, founder of Larian Studios and director ofBaldur’s Gate 3, offered a cryptic little message to fans. Hinting that he was most of the way through a hefty 82GB download, Vincke said he was “very curious after all the chatter.
Nov. 1, 2024
I've not stopped thinking about Metaphor: ReFantazio's perfect ending since I rolled credits, and I'm not sure I ever will
Opinion | Metaphor: ReFantazio’s ending makes the JRPG’s story truly phenomenal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziodoes a lot of things right. Like,a lot. As it stands, it’s comfortably my game of the year, and since rolling credits I’ve been desperately trying to work out where it ranks in the list of my favorite games of all time, because oh boy is it up there.
Nov. 1, 2024
It looks like an Atari 2600, but I'd use it as a sub-$200 indie gaming Steam Machine
Looks like your dad’s console, runs Stardew Valley. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, you can grab the Atari VCSfor $199.99thanks to a half-price discount. This is something of a nose dive compared to both its MSRP and typical going rate, as it normally sits around the $300 mark. For under $200, it’s also not bad for what is a relatively capablegaming PClaced with someretro consolegoodness.
Nov. 1, 2024
Keanu Reeves has just convinced us with one syllable that he's the perfect Shadow in new look at Sonic 3
Boo… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 released a new clip, just in time for Halloween – and it features a brief, perfect moment from Shadow. Shared on the film’s social media channels, the 10-second clip begins with Sonic spooking Ozzy the dog, before Keanu Reeves' Shadow pops up and says “boo”. Cue screaming from Knuckles, Tails, and Sonic, who admits: “That is actually really scary.
Nov. 1, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance creator says his RPG series only exists because he was “p***ed” at the lack of historical games
“Everybody would say, ‘it’s weird, there are no monsters’. I was like ‘there are no monsters in Call of Duty as well’.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creator of Kingdom Come: Deliverance, Daniel Vavra, has stated that the reason the game came to be was because he was “pissed” that there were no historical video games. For Vavra, this was a clear gap in the market, and one he was all too willing to fill.
Nov. 1, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza season 1 ending explained: who died, the Dragon of Dojima tattoo, and who is the Devil?
The Devil is in the details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s first season certainly went out with a bang. The Amazon adaptation of the hit video game series answered several major questions in its finale, while also posing a few more – ones that should help set up a more personal second season for Kiryu.
Nov. 1, 2024
Matthew Lillard thinks the Scream franchise is in a "good place," but that the movies got "too violent": "I don't think Ghostface ever needs a shotgun"
Exclusive: Matthew Lillard talks Scream 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OG Scream star Matthew Lillard isn’t too worried about the current state of the franchise. “I think it’s in a good place. I think that [the movie being] back in the hands of Kevin Williams is great. I love what [Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin] were doing before.
Nov. 1, 2024
Mike Flanagan is producing a new horror movie with Midnight Mass and Oppenheimer stars
The film is a post-apocalyptic zombie movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan is set to produce a new action-horror movie led by Midnight Mass star Kate Siegel and Oppenheimer star David Dastmalchian, perDeadline. The film, titled Epilogue, takes place a year after a zombie apocalypse is said to have ended. But, one couple must find a cure for their daughter, who is infected.
Nov. 1, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds beta pulls in nearly half a million concurrent Steam players, some of which are being turned into PS1-style low-poly blobs
It’s… definitely not meant to look like that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' open beta has been live on PC for less than eight hours, but it’s already hit an appropriately monstrous number of concurrent players, even if a particularly troublesome graphical bug is stealing the spotlight online. While the action RPG’s open beta kicked off for PS Plus subscribers on PS5 earlier this week, over the last few hours, it finally became available for players on Xbox Series X|S and PC too.
Nov. 1, 2024
Nearly a third of all PS5 Pro Enhanced games are on sale right now - which means I definitely need a disc drive
25 out of the 82 confirmed PS5 Pro Enhanced games are discounted this weekend - and it makes for uneasy PS Store browsing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro will land at our doorsteps in less than a week, but the full roster of launch and future Pro Enhanced games is still slowly trickling onto the web.
Nov. 1, 2024
New horror with great Rotten Tomatoes score gets first full trailer, and it's all shot from the POV of a supernatural entity
Steven Soderbergh’s Presence offers up a new kind of ghost story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Presence, Steven Soderbergh’s new horror movie that “flips the haunted house subgenre on its head”, has unveiled its first full trailer – and it’s just as creepy as you’d expect a film told entirely through the eyes of a ghost to be.
Nov. 1, 2024
Pinocchio horror movie gets creepy first look, casts legendary Nightmare on Elm Street actor
Robert Englund is taking on the off-brand horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Englund has joined the cast of Pinocchio: Unstrung, another new film in the off-brandDisneyhorror franchise known as the Twisted Childhood Universe. PerVariety, the pic the “follows young James as he learns of his grandfather Geppetto’s deadly secret: Pinocchio.” You can check out the first look photo above.
Nov. 1, 2024
Planet Coaster 2 review: "Challenging, but at times frustratingly convoluted"
Planet Coaster 2 is an ambitious sequel that expands sideways upon the foundation laid by its predecessor. The graphics are stunning, the water slide additions are fun, and the creative potential is immense, but it comes at a cost. The complexity of infrastructure systems interrupts the creative flow, making the impressively customizable experience feel unnecessarily convoluted at times. Deeply customizable experience Gorgeous visuals Stunning accuracy of roller coaster models Complex infrastructure requirements interrupt creative flow
Nov. 1, 2024
Popular zombie video game The House of the Dead is getting the movie adaptation treatment from Resident Evil director, and the concept art is already terrifying
Another zombie movie is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Popular horror video game The House of the Dead is getting the movie adaptation treatment from Resident Evil director Paul W.S Anderson, and the concept art alone is enough to scare our socks off. Alongside the announcement, Sega has released a bunch of concept art images, and by the looks of it, the movie is set to be just as scary as the game.
Nov. 1, 2024
Quentin Tarantino has a very specific reason for not watching Denis Villeneuve's Dune: "I don't need to see a movie that says the word spice so dramatically"
He won’t watch Shōgun or Ripley either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After making some remarks earlier abouthow much he loves Todd Phillips' Joker: Folie a Deux, Quentin Tarantino has shared some more hot takes on recent projects. The Pulp Fiction director revealed why he won’t watch Denis Villeneuve’s much-lauded Dune movies, and it’s for a very specific reason.
Nov. 1, 2024
Rick Remender and Paul Azaceta's new horror comic The Seasons feels like Tintin meets Wes Anderson in Hell
Our spoiler-free review of the first issue! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uncanny Avengers, Deadly Class, andThe Sacrificerswriter Rick Remender is back with a new creator-owned comic at Image. The Seasons, co-created with artist Paul Azaceta, is being billed by the publisher as “an elevated tale of whimsical horror unlike anything ever experienced in comics,” which is a pretty bold claim.
Nov. 1, 2024
Sean Baker and Mikey Madison on the Scream star's new movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Big Screen Spotlight | The director and star of Anora chat to GamesRadar+ on the red carpet at London Film Festival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anora, the latest comedy-drama from director Sean Baker, stars Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’s Mikey Madison as Ani, a stripper and escort from the Brighton Beach neighborhood of New York City who finds herself caught up in a whirlwind romance – and marriage – with Vanya (Mark Eydelshteyn) a Russian oligarch’s son.
Nov. 1, 2024
Silo season 2 review: "A commanding performance from Rebecca Ferguson makes it a dystopian future worth staying in"
A consistently commanding performance from Rebecca Ferguson going it alone and supporting stars keeping busy at home makes Silo a dystopian future worth staying in. The window into this world might need more time being cleaned in some areas but season 2 keeps the trend of one of the most engaging shows on Apple TV+. Set design is still the highlight of the show Supporting characters from season 1 get their time to shine in season 2
Nov. 1, 2024
Skeleton Crew trailer is a retro-style adventure through the Star Wars galaxy with mischief and pirates
The first Skeleton Crew trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the next Star Wars show, Skeleton Crew, is finally here – and it’s full of mischief and adventure. In the clip, which you can watch above, we see a bunch of kiddos get themselves into trouble, rescued by Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood.
Nov. 1, 2024
Sony was working on the PS5 Pro before the PS5 even launched: "We design everything with having 1 ahead in our mind"
“We need to make sure that the 10-year-old, generation cycle continues” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonywas working on thePS5 Proeven before the PS5 launched, since the company designs “everything” while being “one ahead in our mind,” Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Platform Business Group CEO, Hideaki Nishino, has revealed. This comes from anew interview with Varietyalongside SIE’s Studio Business Group CEO, Hermen Hulst.
Nov. 1, 2024
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone unveils glorious collection of fan-made Jack-o'-lanterns and pledges to "add every Stardew pumpkin to my folder"
You send Eric Barone a Jack-o'-lantern, he’ll add it to his folder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has revealed a growing personal collection of fan-created Jack-o'-lanterns inspired by the farming sim phenomenon. Halloween is officially over, which means I am sad, but this news from Barone is reason enough for me to pretend it isn’t for just a little while.
Nov. 1, 2024
State of Decay 3 studio say it's bigger than ever with 6 times the amount of developers it had on its first zombie survival game
Undead Labs studio head says the first two games had “really small teams” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lot has changed for developer Undead Labs since it put out its first open-world infestation more than a decade ago, but theState of Decay 3studio has now broken down how much it’s grown with some eye-opening numbers and said its zombie threequel will only benefit from the increased headcount.
Nov. 1, 2024
The 25 best movies on Amazon Prime to watch right now
From spy classics like No Time to Die to horrors like Hellraiser, here are the best movies on Amazon Prime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From recentnew movieslike Challengers to family classics like Jurassic Park, Prime Video’s catalog is impressively varied, making it one of thebest streaming servicesaround. Here we offer a mix of Amazon Studios' originals and films acquired by the streaming service to make sure there are options for all kinds of viewers.
Nov. 1, 2024
The 32 greatest movie villains
Serial killers, supervillains, and high school seniors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone loves a bad guy. But among the millions of cinematic antagonists who’ve ever terrorized the screen, which baddies are too good to forget? Compelling villains have been a staple since tribes gathered around fires and told stories. Popular movies merely build upon our ancient traditions, but the art and craft of cinema have made some uniquely iconic villains.
Nov. 1, 2024
The most emotional moment in the Christopher Reeve Superman documentary came from a poem his son accidentally found the night before filming
Exclusive: Documentary Super/Man is guaranteed to make you cry, but the most emotional moment happened by accident When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New documentarySuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyis guaranteed to make you weep, as it explores the life of thelegendary actor, including the time after a tragic horse riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. There are happy tears too though as we see him take on the role of the Man of Steel and find new joys in becoming a disability activist.
Nov. 1, 2024
The new Infinity Watch team is going on a tour of the Multiverse while "bickering and at each others' throats"
Interview | Writer Derek Landy discusses his upcoming Infinity Watch limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Infinity Stones are some of the most powerful and coveted artifacts in the entire Marvel Universe, with the power to do both devastating harm and immeasurable good. That’s the balance that will have to be struck by the new Infinity Watch, who keep (and in some cases embody) the power of the Infinity Stones.
Nov. 1, 2024
The Witcher 3 quest designer behind a hilarious scene only accessible with mods is "glad to see it was found," even if it "took you a while"
Better late than never When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may have been almost 10 years sinceThe Witcher 3was released, but the RPG is packed with secrets, and the dev behind one hilarious hidden scene is “glad to see” it’s finally been found, even if it’s been a long time coming. AsVG247 reports, the scene was highlighted by The Witcher content creator xLetalis onYouTube, and takes place during the feast in Skellige for King Bran’s funeral.
Nov. 1, 2024
Turns out, people still like single-player BioWare RPGs as Dragon Age: The Veilguard tops sales charts and breaks Steam records for the studio
Over 70,000 people were playing The Veilguard at the same time, and it’s not even the weekend yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The decade-long wait for another game inBioWare’s epic fantasy series has paid off big time as the newly releasedDragon Age: The Veilguardis already breaking records. After its own rocky development journey, Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally released just yesterday to both solid reviews and a record number of players on Steam.
Nov. 1, 2024
Ubisoft stealth drops 9 seconds of new Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay during Apple's latest Mac presentation
Naoe’s quick and nimble when she needs to be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re gobbling up every crumb of pre-releaseAssassin’s Creed Shadowsfootage you can get your hands on, you’re in luck, asUbisofthas just stealth dropped a few more specks of sustenance for your consumption as part of Apple’s MacBook Pro announcement stream. The clip is all of nine seconds long, and shows Naoe - the stealthier of the game’s two protagonists - sprinting across a rooftop, deploying a grappling hook, and swinging over to the outer wall of a nearby fortress.
Nov. 1, 2024
Who is Agatha Harkness? The MCU star's comic book history explained
Exploring the comic history of Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been Agatha All Along - Agatha Harkness, of course. And with Agatha’s long-awaited starring streaming series which brought Kathryn Hahn back to her Emmy-nominated role nowreaching its finale, Agatha has a whole new MCU status quo that reflects her comic book history. But what’s left for Agatha after theWitches' Road, and what will become of her following the series finale?
Nov. 1, 2024
I've been testing one of Amazon's cheapest 240Hz monitors, and now it's top of my list for Black Friday
KOORUI monitors check out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It wouldn’t be Black Friday without budget monitors haunting my waking dreams, and this year I’ve been thinking about lesser-known brands. Specifically, I’ve been wondering about KOORUI models that often dominate the retailer’s seasonal sales with rock bottom prices, and thanks to their 240Hz 1080p model I can confirm the company isn’t too cheap to be true.
Nov. 1, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's hottest new XP farming trick has players flashbanging their allies for a measly 15XP
Betrayal is the name of the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest XP farming tactic inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6requires tons of flashbang grenades, nearby teammates, a touch of revenge, and you might want to wear some sunglasses to protect your poor eyeballs. You can grind for XP the proper way by completing matches, being a good sport, and working your way toward an honest win.
Oct. 31, 2024
Will there be an Agatha All Along season 2?
Want more witchy goodness? Well, you might be in luck… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that’s it,Agatha All Alonghas officially concluded – and what a spellbinding treat itsdouble-billed finalewas, full of shocking twists, heartbreaking truths, and a whole lot of witchy action. It was so good, in fact, that you’re probably wondering whether there’ll be a season 2?
Oct. 31, 2024
10 Dragon Age Veilguard tips we wish we knew before playing
These tips and tricks for Dragon Age Veilguard will help you prepare for the saga of the Dreadwolf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using our Dragon Age Veilguard tips and tricks, you’ll be off to a great start in your quest against the Dreadwolf and the even stranger gods that threaten Thedas. As we scouted the dark woods ahead, there was plenty that wish we knew before we startedDragon Age The Veilguard- things like managing your companions and party, understanding your class and factions, and more.
Oct. 31, 2024
10 years later, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's release marks the return of an RPG series that made a lasting impact on my life
Opinion | Dragon Age is back after a decade and it’s got me reflecting back on a series so close to my heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but The Veilguard is at last here, bringing with it a decade of emotion to the forefront. It’s at last taking me back to a world that’s never been far from my mind, and continues to capture my imagination and heal my heart.
Oct. 31, 2024
6 years after Deltarune's initial launch, Toby Fox says the RPG's next 2 chapters will "100% come out in 2025"
The Undertale follow-up has a long history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Undertale creator Toby Fox says that the next two chapters of the follow-up Deltarune “will 100% come out” next year. While that’s pretty concrete confirmation of a launch next year, Fox says that he couldn’t be more specific about the release date, even if he wanted to, explaining that “the specific time is still relying on localization and console porting.
Oct. 31, 2024
A staggering 52% of US Xbox Series X|S players launched Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 the Monday after release, analyst says: "Bonkers engagement"
“Over HALF of all daily active players on a platform playing one game is bonkers engagement” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Xbox’s big bet onCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is paying off. One industry analyst has revealed that over half of active Xbox Series X|S players in the US all played the new FPS on the Monday after launch.
Oct. 31, 2024
After 12 years, a seemingly abandoned fan translation for a lost Japanese action-RPG surfaced out of nowhere, but the original creators say it's "wildly obsolete"
“This kind of thing is widely considered to be disrespectful and poor etiquette in the game translation scene” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Normally, the sudden release of a fan translation for a cult classic game would be a cause for celebration, but the launch of an English patch forSegaSaturn action-RPG Princess Crown has caused some ire in the community, as the original creators of the patch aren’t pleased that somebody’s taken up the torch in their apparent absence.
Oct. 31, 2024
After 500 hours in Monster Hunter World, the Monster Hunter Wilds beta feels like a new pair of shoes: fresh and stylish, but a little uncomfortable
Opinion | Sadly Monster Hunter Wilds may have killed one of my favorite play styles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve played the early PS5 beta for about six hours, which feels like rating a whole sandwich after picking off and eating the bread. Still, it is good bread. Four new monsters and 14 revamped weapons? Yeah, that’ll kill another dozen hours once the beta is on all platforms.
Oct. 31, 2024
After 9 months and over 800 hours of attempts, Borderlands 2 player manages to complete the entire game without getting hit once
“Another game thought to be impossible damageless/hitless has been taken down” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One seriously dedicatedBorderlands 2player has pulled off what I’m sure many would have considered impossible – a completely hitless run of the game. This feat has been accomplished by no-hit pro HeyBlasty, who’d been working on the challenge for nine months before finally pulling it off.
Oct. 31, 2024
Agatha All Along ending explained: Who dies, what happens at the end of the Witches' Road, and what happened to Nicholas Scratch?
Your biggest questions about the Agatha All Along finale, answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alonghas finally reached the end ofthe Witches' Roadand the surviving members of the coven have achieved their goals - one way or another. But who is left after the final trial? And what has the series been building up to all this time?
Oct. 31, 2024
Agatha All Along finale brings Kathryn Hahn's witch the closest she's been yet to her Marvel Comics counterpart – and it might give us a clue as to her MCU future
Marvel fans are already ecstatic over Agatha’s new look, which they are calling ‘Hagatha’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features spoilers for the Agatha All Along double-bill finale… Our journey along theWitches' Roadhas come to an end, as WandaVision spin-off show Agatha All Alongconcluded with a stunning double-bill finale. Episode 8 ‘Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End’ and episode 9 ‘Maiden Mother Crone’ were both absolute treats, even giving fans something that they have long desired – a comic book accurate look for Kathryn Hahn’s witchAgatha Harkness.
Oct. 31, 2024
Agatha All Along finale review and recap: "Fun, but think about it too hard and it falls apart like a house of tarot cards"
Agatha All Along’s conclusion is full of dramatic twists and witchy action, making it a good, spooky time this Halloween. But the chaotic double-billed finale trips over its own ambition, and frustratingly falls into Marvel tropes. Kathryn Hahn continues to be a delight to watch Marvel readers are sure to love the comic-accurate costumes Lots of witchy action Feels less of a self-contained story and more of a vehicle to launch Billy’s MCU future
Oct. 31, 2024
Agatha All Along just followed in WandaVision's footsteps and delivered a last-minute twist, and Marvel fans are losing it
“What a show” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alonghas officially come to an end – and boy, did it deliver one heck of a last-minute twist in its final episodes. Much like how WandaVision did, when it revealed that Kathryn Hahn’s nosy neighbor was actually a sorceress pulling strings behind the scenes, ‘Maiden Mother Crone’ unveiled the dark truth about theWitches' Road.
Oct. 31, 2024
Agatha All Along: The true secret of the Witches' Road explained
The comic history of the Witches' Road, and what it means for Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefinale of Agatha All Alonghas completed the journey of Kathryn Hahn’sAgatha Harknessto reclaim her mystical power by taking a trip down the so-called Witches' Road - a pathway open only to those who practice Witchcraft, and which is fraught with tests and challenges.
Oct. 31, 2024
All Dragon Age Veilguard classes explained and the best classes to use
We’ve explained the basics of each of the three Dragon Age Veilguard classes and ranked them to help you find the right one for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best of the Dragon Age Veilguard classes is arguably the Warrior, but all of them are capable of holding their own against the forces of the Evanuris. Each one has its own fighting style, combat abilities, and unique specializations to master in combat, from dishing out punishingly powerful melee attacks to slinging mighty elemental spells at the worst foes inDragon Age The Veilguard.
Oct. 31, 2024
All Dragon Age Veilguard Companions and how to recruit them
There are 7 companions in Dragon Age Veilguard for players to recruit and bring along on their adventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your Dragon Age Veilguard companions are valuable allies in the battle against the Evanuris and can even be romance partners. With seven different companions ready to join your team over the course of the story, recruiting them all takes a while but isn’t a challenge inDragon Age The Veilguard.
Oct. 31, 2024
All Dragon Age Veilguard factions and the best one to choose
Each faction in Dragon Age Veilguard provides a perk and specific rewards, but which one is best? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Dragon Age Veilguard faction for Rook to pick in character creation is a tough choice because many of them offer interesting benefits. From the stealthy Shadow Dragons and Antivan Crows to the dauntless Lords of Fortune and Grey Wardens, each one comes with their own bonuses.
Oct. 31, 2024
All Dragon Age Veilguard romance options and how to romance each companion
The seven companions that make up your team are the romance options in Dragon Age Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your Dragon Age Veilguard romance options are limited to only your companions, but that’s still seven diverse characters for you to flirt with and if you want Rook to get into a relationship with them.BioWareexperts will be reasonably familiar with how the game of love works inDragon Age The Veilguard, gaining approval through gifts and conversations to eventually committing to an exclusive relationship, be it with Taash, Harding, Neve, or Lucanis.
Oct. 31, 2024
Arcane season 2 first reactions say the Netflix show has "upped the ante in every way imaginable"
The show returns this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions are in for Arcane season 2 – and critics and fans are full of praise for the show’s animation, characters, and higher stakes. “I just saw the first three episodes of #Arcane Season 2!“tweetedone critic. “The animation remains absolutely stunning, and Ella Purnell’s Jinx continues to absolutely mesmerize.
Oct. 31, 2024
Arcane season 2 release schedule: When is episode 7 on Netflix?
All the latest on the times and dates for Arcane season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 marks the final installment of Netflix’s League of Legends spin-off. Ella Purnell and Hailee Steinfeld return to voice sisters Jinx and Vi, who find themselves on opposite sides of a rapidly escalating conflict. Unlike other Netflix releases, though, this isn’t getting a binge-watch release – it’s coming in three separate parts, Act 1, 2, and 3, over the course of November.
Oct. 31, 2024
Bethesda's Todd Howard told Troy Baker he didn't want him to star in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, but after "a blind taste test, people chose you every time"
The Last of Us actor wasn’t Todd Howard’s first choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda Game Studiosexecutive producer Todd Howard originally didn’t like the idea of veteran voice actor Troy Baker starring inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, but he came around to the idea after a “blind taste test.” Baker is best-known for playing Joel Miller inNaughty Dog’s The Last of Us and The Last of Us 2, but he’s also more generally one of the most prolific and well-known voice actors in the video game industry.
Oct. 31, 2024
BioWare veteran's new studio hit with layoffs as its survival game Nightingale "hasn't been commercially successful enough"
Inflexion Games “will continue to work tirelessly, alongside our players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Inflexion Games is severely downsizing and shutting down its UK-based office as its survival-y-crafting open world Nightingale isn’t making enough money to keep the studio afloat as is, though there’s no word on how many people have lost their jobs. BioWareveteran and Inflexion Games' CEO Aaryn Flynn announced the dour news via social media, where he explained that the past few weeks “have been incredibly challenging.
Oct. 31, 2024
Bite-size horror Vile is uncomfortable, important, and "truly therapeutic" – and it's coming to make you squirm on Steam
Interview | Cara Cadaver speaks out on entitlement, games as cathartic art, and the connective power of the horror genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vile is not a game that is meant to be fun. Sure, there’s a driving curiosity about it, as players click around a 90s-era desktop computer and uncover the owner’s secrets, but creator Cara Cadaver is not here to entertain.
Oct. 31, 2024
Bond star Lashana Lynch explains why she was "actually quite happy" not to work closely with Eddie Redmayne in new cat-and-mouse thriller The Day of the Jackal
Exclusive: The Marvel actor, who executive produced the show, also opens up on the “strange similarities” between her MI6 agent and Redmayne’s assassin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a thriller fan, then you’ll certainly be familiar with cat-and-mouse narratives. The Day of the Jackal, the new take on Frederick Forsyth’s 1971 novel, is the latest of its kind, as it sees Lashana Lynch’s British intelligence officer try to track down Eddie Redmayne’s elusive contract killer.
Oct. 31, 2024
Catan review: "A milestone that still stands in 2024"
While Catan has its flaws and might seem rudimentary today, it’s heavily expandable, replayable, accessible, and affords plenty of playstyles. It manages to deftly negate a lot of would-be issues and while it’s got its flaws, it’s hard to imagine the board gaming landscape without it. An incredible legacy Accessible and easy to learn Affords various playstyles Indefinitely expandable Encourages social play Might feel rudimentary in today’s landscape Direct conflict can cause arguments
Oct. 31, 2024
Does Alienware do Black Friday sales?
Will we see savings this year? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like most other retailers, Dell regularly takes advantage of the uptick in spending around Black Friday by rolling out its own discounts and offers. The retailer’s site plays host to doorbuster offers ahead of the main event (usually starting around two weeks before Black Friday itself, though that has been getting earlier every year) before opening its shelves for a full discounting bonanza from the start of Thanksgiving week.
Oct. 31, 2024
Does the Agatha All Along finale have a post-credits scene?
Does the latest Marvel TV show feature a post-credits scene with its finale? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Post-credits scenes have long been MCU tradition, ever since Nick Fury appeared at the end of Iron Man to talk to Tony Stark about the Avengers Initiative. In the years that followed, there have been numerous stings, often teasing a future Marvel project or simply delivering one last final joke for fans.
Oct. 31, 2024
Dragon Age: Origins writer says the RPG series has a secret "overarching plan," but won't reveal the "very last plot" in case BioWare actually makes it
The super secret document is still influencing the series, even in Dragon Age: The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age’s former lead writer and world creator David Gaider has revealed thatBioWareknew all of the fantasy world’s biggest secrets from the very beginning, but locked it away in a secret document that’s still influencing where the series goes next.
Oct. 31, 2024
FC 25 Season 2 Ladder Players list and how to unlock them all
Get Centurions Donyell Malen with our FC 25 Season 2 Ladder Players guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 25 Season 2 Ladder Players list release date is here, and brings mixed news. The newEA FC 25season serves up rewards such as Centurions Donyell Malen, and Base Icon Lilian Thuram – but most of them are only with you as four-day timed loans.
Oct. 31, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 star laments "brain drain" as industry woes sink team behind his GOTY Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown and many more: "I just hope people stay in the industry"
Ben Starr spoke out against widespread layoffs last year, and not much has changed since When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Ben Starr has once again spoken out against the widespread layoffs hitting the games industry after the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, his “favorite game of this year,” was disbanded. Ben Starr’s bellowing voice is making its way into more and more games after his lead role as Final Fantasy 16’s Clive, his upcoming and mysterious role in turn-based JRPG love letter Clair Obscur, and a spoilerific boss role in Hades 2.
Oct. 31, 2024
First look at It prequel series that will "explore the origins" of Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise teases our return to Derry
Welcome back to Derry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at IT: Welcome to Derry is here – and, while the pictures don’t give away much, they do tease our return to the small town plagued by Pennywise. In the photos, which you can see below, we see the Hanlons and the new, young cast. Disturbingly, one picture also features a painted mural for Pennywise himself.
Oct. 31, 2024
Flash star Sasha Calle was originally set for multiple Supergirl appearances: "It was very heartbreaking for me, and it was very confusing"
Sasha Calle talks losing her Supergirl role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sasha Calle, who played Supergirl in The Flash, has shared her candid thoughts on losing the role when she was originally set to return for multiple appearances. The Flash was one of the last DCEU movies released, with the newly rebooted DCU set to kick off withChapter One: Gods and Monsterslater this year.
Oct. 31, 2024
Halo Infinite update rewinds time for Halo 2's birthday, throwing the FPS back 20 years with a nostalgic mode that deletes sprint and adds classic maps
Were you blinded by its majesty? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenewly-rebranded Halo Studiostoday announced that Halo Infinite would be getting a surprisingly meaty update called Operation: The Great Journey on the classic shooter’s anniversary, November 5.That surreal third-person modeis part of the package, but what’s even more exciting is a playlist that’s basically rewinding time. To get you even further into a Mountain Dew and Doritos mood, the update is also folding in classic Halo 2 maps made by fans with Forge, the series' custom level editor.
Oct. 31, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered's $10 upgrade fee would've been a lot easier to swallow if Sony had just showed this 9-second comparison clip in the first place
If this Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered comparison doesn’t sell you on the upgrade, nothing will When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans have been looking at Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered with skepticism ever since it was first announced - it is, after all, an upgrade of a game that’s just seven years old and one generation removed from current hardware, and one that remains quite a looker at that.
Oct. 31, 2024
How long is Dragon Age The Veilguard?
Beating the main quest for Dragon Age Veilguard takes roughly 30-40 hours, but side activities add many more hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Dragon Age Veilguard and how long does it take to beat the main questline, or even go for the full 100% completion? With plenty of faction quests, companion quests, and secrets across Thedas,Dragon Age The Veilguardis a hefty game butthe number of hours needed to beat itis quite elastic.
Oct. 31, 2024
There was originally a major Obi-Wan twist in The Phantom Menace that would've changed the way we watch Star Wars: A New Hope
A major Obi-Wan twist was scrapped from The Phantom Menace When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was originally going to be a major twist inThe Phantom MenaceinvolvingObi-Wan Kenobithat would’ve changed everything – but it was changed last minute by George Lucas. Reflecting on the first prequel movie’s 25th anniversary, artist Iain McCaig spoke toStarWars.comall about the movie, and revealed the planned twist that would’ve seen Obi-Wan and his Master Qui-Gon Jinn trade places.
Oct. 31, 2024
How to find your Dragon Age Veilguard Deluxe Edition cosmetics
If you’ve bought the Dragon Age The Veilguard Deluxe Edition, expect lots of cosmetics waiting for you in the Lighthouse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are lots of Dragon Age Veilguard Deluxe Edition cosmetics to collect if you bought this premium version of the game, but thankfully they’re all in one place that you’ll reach about an hour into the game.
Oct. 31, 2024
How to upgrade weapons in Dragon Age Veilguard
There are multiple weapon upgrade systems in Dragon Age Veilguard to use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age Veilguard weapon upgrades are something you’ll need to understand if you want to be the best Rook you can be, as using systems like the Lighthouse Workshop is how you improve equipment and become exponentially more powerful across the course of the game.
Oct. 31, 2024
I already love this nasty MTG Foundations pirate deck, and you can see it exclusively here
Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MTG Foundations promises to be a no-fuss gateway into one of thebest card games, and its decks are advertised as an on-ramp for Magic: The Gathering’s many playstyles. To provide a taste of what you should expect when it launches this November 15, GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal one of those decks from the upcoming Beginner Box.
Oct. 31, 2024
It's more important than ever to find a gaming headset with a great mic this Black Friday
Good friends don’t let other friends listen to low-quality gaming headset mics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A good gaming headset mic can go a long way PC gaming fans usually have the advantage of ample desk space for a fancier-than-average gaming audio setup. In their case, I would occasionally recommend a Rode condenser mic like the NT1A hooked up to a Focusrite audio interface.
Oct. 31, 2024
James Gunn's Superman will "be its own thing" but Christopher Reeve's son hopes his dad's "benchmark" performance inspires it
Exclusive: Christopher Reeve’s children reflect on his performance and the future of the Man of Steel with the release of documentary Super/Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a big time for the Man of Steel right now in the world of pop culture. Not only are we eagerly awaiting the release ofJames Gunn’s movie Supermanwhich will see David Corenswet don the cape, but documentarySuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storyis hitting theaters this week.
Oct. 31, 2024
KOORUI GN02 review: “A 240Hz budget monitor testament to Amazon brands”
Speedy 240Hz abilities Fantastic starting price Commendable colors for a VA panel No USB hub Lacks height adjustment 1080p can feel soft Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Design The screen’s stand gives off a similar vibe, not adding much weight to the overall package once clipped on. Again, there’s not too much going on with the pedestal beyond some tilt action, with no height adjustment to be found.
Oct. 31, 2024
Logitech's adorable cozy gaming keyboard is now cheaper than ever
Cloud wrist rest included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It took a couple of years but we’re now at a brand new record-low price on the TKL keyboard. Amazon has the full keyboard and cushionavailable for $115.99this week - an $84 discount. Previous sales have hit a wall at $150 over the last few months, so this is a considerable extra saving over day to day prices.
Oct. 31, 2024
Marvel fans spot an early detail that basically reveals Agatha All Along's twist in episode 4
The coven two? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1-9. The Agatha All Along double-billed finale contained some big reveals forAgatha Harknessand her dwindling coven of witches. In the final moments of episode 8, it was revealed thatBilly Maximofftakes after his mother in a lot of ways, and was actually the architect of the wholeWitches' Road.
Oct. 31, 2024
Marvel's Wolverine reportedly loses its creative director to Xbox's Perfect Dark as Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart leads step up to fill the void
The Ratchet & Clank leads also worked on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s reportedly been a bit of a change in the development team forMarvel’s Wolverine, with two of the leads behindRatchet & Clank: Rift Apartreportedly taking over from the previous creative director and game director. That’s according to a newreport from Game File(via VGC), which claims that Rift Apart creative director Marcus Smith and game director Mike Daly will be taking those same roles for the upcoming Wolverine game.
Oct. 31, 2024
Microsoft's decision to close Arkane Austin was "stupid," says founder: "Recreating a very special group like that is, I would dare to say, impossible"
Raphael Colantonio reckons team green will regret that decision soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkanefounder Raphael Colantonio has calledMicrosoft’s decision to shut down the studio he helped create “stupid” as “recreating a very special group like that is, I would dare to say, impossible.” For Colantonio, it’s a move that Microsoft might soon regret because bringing together such a talented group is truly difficult.
Oct. 31, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds players use the beta character creator to recreate their hunters from Monster Hunter World, aged for good measure, and also their real cats
Monster Hunter Wilds joins the list of powerful character creators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMonster Hunter Wilds betais unavailable at the time of writing due to the gap between the PS5 early access release and the full multiplatform beta launch later today, October 31, so after writing upmy altogether positive first impressionsI’m whiling away the hours by checking out the real fruit of this beta: fantastic custom characters.
Oct. 31, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau weaknesses, tips and strategies
The Rey Dau dragon is the apex predator of the MH Wilds Beta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monster Hunter Wilds Rey Dau boss fight is one you’ll definitely need to know the weaknesses for, as the giant electrical lightning dragon is easily the toughest monster we’ve seen in the game so far. An optional foe appearing on the Windward Plains in theMonster Hunter Wilds beta, Rey Dau is a cut above the other hunt targets, able to create beams of electricity and sweep through the sky, dragging its wings and tail along the ground when it flies to cut through ground-level hunters.
Oct. 31, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds unable to connect to server error and fixes
If you’re unable to connect to server in MH Wilds, there’s a few potential reasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re unable to connect to a server in Monster Hunter Wilds, there’s a few reasons that can be happening, and different ways to solve it (or not), depending on the cause of that glitch. MH Wilds is a very online game as the beta has revealed, with various lobbies that players drop into to collaborate on bringing down titanic behemoths and beasts.
Oct. 31, 2024
Negasonic Teenage Warhead is about to save the Multiverse in her own one-shot, but first she and Deadpool have to catch an escaped pig
Check out a preview of Negasonic Teenage Warhead #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool’s antagonistic sidekick Negasonic Teenage Warhead is breaking out into her own one-shot comic in which she has to save the Multiverse by teaming up with none other than her girlfriend (as seen in theDeadpool movies), Yuki Ohara, as they go on the run from theTVA.
Oct. 31, 2024
Nintendo launches its own streaming service where you can listen to banger music from Mario, Zelda, and Pokemon on and offline via an app
Nintendo’s take on Spotify launches later today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is launching an official music streaming app where you can stream and download original music from its biggest IPs, including Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Metroid, Splatoon, Animal Crossing, and more. You can get a sneak preview of the Nintendo Music app in the trailer just above, which starts with the undeniably catchy theme from Animal Crossing: New Horizons.
Oct. 31, 2024
Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow are full of invisible, ultra-rare shinies, and this RPG mod will make sure you never miss one again
Just don’t think too hard about how many you could have lost already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even thoughultra-rare shiny Pokemonwere only properly introduced in Pokemon Gold and Silver, that doesn’t mean that they don’t exist in Red, Blue, and Yellow, and one mod will make sure you’ll never miss any ever again. Shiny Pokemon are some of the most highly sought-after findsin the entire RPG series.
Oct. 31, 2024
Red Dead Redemption is finally on PC after 14 years, but here's why Undead Nightmare is the real star of the show
Now Playing | The Wild West just got wilder…and much more bitey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zombies vs. cowboys 15 years later, Left 4 Dead 2 is still the best zombie horde shooter ever – and no that’s not up for discussion Enter: John Marston, stormy night. Undead Nightmare begins as cliche as they come, which is a very good thing.
Oct. 31, 2024
Should you buy a Secretlab gaming chair this Black Friday?
Let’s run you through some pros and cons of this premium gaming chair brand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Should you buy a Secretlab gaming chair this Black Friday? It’s a question you’re bound to ask at some point if you know you’ll be bargain-hunting for a new gaming seat this November. Secretlab chairs are very popular, and for good reason.
Oct. 31, 2024
Should you go to Dock Town or Treviso first in Dragon Age Veilguard?
Early on in Dragon Age Veilguard you’ll need to decide what order to visit Treviso and Dock Town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Treviso or Dock Town choice is down to your own personal preference and isn’t a decision that will lead to a major divergence. While the game has a few choices that are very important, affecting your relationships with certain companions and factions, this is justDragon Age The Veilguardletting you tackle things in the order you want.
Oct. 31, 2024
Should you help Minrathous or Treviso in Dragon Age Veilguard?
With both cities under attack, you must choose to save Minrathous or Treviso in Dragon Age Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Minrathous or Treviso choice appears with no warning, forcing you to help one city and companion over another. Unfortunately, there aren’t really any good outcomes for this choice either, as both places being simultaneously menaced by Blight Dragons under the control of Ghilan’nain means oneDragon Age The Veilguardcity is going to suffer a lot more than the other, along with the respective faction and companion – Neve and the Shadow Dragons for Minrathous and Lucanis and the Antivan Crows for Treviso.
Oct. 31, 2024
Should you save the mayor or leave him in Dragon Age Veilguard?
The mayor choice in Dragon Age Veilguard is about whether to spare the corrupted leader When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard mayor choice to save or leave him is a tricky one, as the actual details about what lead to the fall of D’Meta’s Crossing is a little obscure, as is how much free will the Mayor had when he let the Blight come rolling in.
Oct. 31, 2024
Squid Game season 2 teaser reveals the return of Player 456 and teases new contenders for the grand prize
A new Squid Game trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Squid Game season 2 is here, and we’re back for another bloody adventure. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, G-hun returns to the game…even though he won three years ago. Because he’s already played, he finds himself teaching the other players and trying to protect them from being killed – though it seems they eventually turn on him.
Oct. 31, 2024
The best Sims 4 expansion packs to buy right now
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With 10 years' worth of packs and DLC, it can be tricky picking out the best Sims 4 expansion packs. However, if you are a player of The Sims 4, then you also know that to get the full experience of this iconic game, you need add-ons. Simply put, it’s the expansion packs that makeThe Sims 4one of thebest simulation gamesever made, so you really can’t do without them.
Oct. 31, 2024
The directors of the Superman Christopher Reeve documentary admit they were worried when James Gunn's studio acquired the film – but it turned out to be a blessing in disguise
Exclusive: The filmmakers behind Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story praise Gunn for pushing for a worldwide theatrical release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although the upcomingSuperman moviestarring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel was initially planned to be the first film released byJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s newly formed DC Studios, an unexpected feature entered the picture. Following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival, Gunn and Safranacquired the rightsto releaseSuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, a new independently funded documentary that tells the story of the legendary actor.
Oct. 31, 2024
The Dragon Age Veilguard Lighthouse statues puzzle explained
The pairs of statues in the Veilguard lighthouse need to be turned to face each other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Lighthouse statues puzzle is one you can complete by finding the match for each statue - so that there are three pairs - and turning them around so that they face each other. Once all three are staring into each others' eyes, it’ll unlock a new area and the rewards within.
Oct. 31, 2024
The genuinely scary demo for this PS1-style survival horror game is like Silent Hill mixed with FromSoftware dungeon crawlers and it's worth canceling your Halloween plans for
Labyrinth of the Demon King is inspired by Resident Evil, Silent Hill, and King’s Field, and its free Steam demo rips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I fully realize there’s no shortage of low-poly indie horror games paying tribute to games like Resident Evil and Silent Hill, but I’m a glass half-full person; what some might call an oversaturated market, I’d call a feast for sickos that grew up playing horror games at too young an age and are forever chasing that same adrenaline-fueled high.
Oct. 31, 2024
The Monster Hunter Wilds beta isn't even live yet, but over 23,000 fans on Steam gather to stare at its start-up screen
Capcom’s beast-slaying teaser goes live tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMonster Hunter Wilds betahasn’t even begun on PC, but thousands of players have congregated to stare at its start-up screen early while excitedly rubbing their hands together at the prospect of making pants using the skin of the poor, poor, titular monsters. Monster Hunter Wilds' beta officially kicks off on November 1 and runs through November 3 - PS5 players had a brief early access period, which is over now.
Oct. 31, 2024
The Ultimate versions of Wolverine and Nick Fury make their official debut in next month's Ultimate Universe: One Year In special
Time is running out to stop the Maker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re coming up to the one year anniversary of Marvel’s newUltimate Universeand if you’ve been following the various comics then you’ll know that means we’re well past the halfway point of the core series' countdown until the return of the evil Maker… Now, in a new one-shot to be published in December, we get a hint at what this rapidly-looming future might look like, with a glimpse behind the scenes of the Maker’s Council and how they are planning for the villain’s imminent return.
Oct. 31, 2024
The Witcher's original Geralt actor is "really sad to see" Henry Cavill leave the Netflix show, but he's "excited" to see what Liam Hemsworth brings to the table
“I think it’s really sad to see Henry go, because I really liked his performance, and I liked the guy as well” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doug Cockle, the actor who originally played Geralt inCD Projekt Red’s RPG series, says he’s sad to see Henry Cavill leave the character behind in the Netflix show, even though he’s excited for what Liam Hemsworth can bring to the series.
Oct. 31, 2024
"At least one" Game of Thrones movie is reportedly in early development at Warner Bros.
Winter could be coming to theaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warner Bros. reportedly has “at least one” Game of Thrones movie in early development. According to sources atThe Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. has been quietly developing one or more Game of Thrones film adaptations. THR reports the project is in very early development, meaning cast, director, and writer are still unknown, but the company is said to be keen on exploring the world of Westeros in movies.
Oct. 31, 2024
This zombie Yakuza spin-off is the perfect Halloween game for Like A Dragon fans, but it's still rotting away on PS3
Bring it back from the dead, Sega! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon games are many things. From heartwarmingly hilarious to as dramatic as a content creator apology video, the franchise formerly known as Yakuza has always offered a complete experience with each entry, from mainline releases to spin-offs. But above all, they are very, very silly, and that’s a big reason behind why these games are so beloved.
Oct. 31, 2024
Upcoming Marlon Brando biopic gets its first look and fans cannot get over how uncanny Billy Zane looks: "I honestly thought this was Brando"
“This might be the greatest casting of all time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming Marlon Brando biopic titled Waltzing with Brando has released its first official look as star Billy Zane as Brando, and fans cannot get over how much he looks like the legendary star. The first look released by theTorino Film Festival, which you can see above, shows Zane as Brando’s The Godfather character Vito Corleone in Francis Ford Coppola’s 1972 hit.
Oct. 31, 2024
We might already know where Tommy Maximoff is in Agatha All Along – all thanks to his Marvel comic book backstory
It’s not a good place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1-9. Ever since we found out thatTeenwas actuallyWiccan, a big mystery has been hanging over his twin, Speed. In Agatha All Along episode 8, we find out that he hasn’t been transferred into another body like Billy… yet.
Oct. 31, 2024
What the Dragon Age Veilguard Hardened effect is and how to remove it
A companion can become Hardened in Dragon Age Veilguard, making them less trusting of Rook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard Hardened condition can affect only a couple of companions, and it doesn’t seem like there’s a way to soften them up. The Hardened condition reflects the fact that the affected companion is much less trusting of you, feeling a little betrayed after a particular choice inDragon Age The Veilguard.
Oct. 31, 2024
What's the best Dragon Age Veilguard Lineage?
Elf, Qunari, Human and Dwarf are species options in DA Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age Veilguard lineages are one of the first things you’ll pick, but which lineage is best? With four races from Thedas to pick between - Elf, Qunari, Human and Dwarf - it’s not immediately clear what the distinguishing factors between them are, if they get any specific powers, abilities or traits.
Oct. 31, 2024
Where is the Dragon Age Veilguard change appearance option?
You can alter your character’s physical appearance and more in Dragon Age The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard change appearance option is in the Lighthouse, the main hub area that you and The Veilguard will commandeer as a base. You won’t be able to change appearance straight away after startingDragon Age The Veilguard, but it won’t take long - complete the tutorial/introductory sequence and eventually you’ll have access to the station you need.
Oct. 31, 2024
Why Silent Hill 2 Remake's Toluca Prison is even more terrifying than the original
Opinion | Explore an “other” world within the Otherworld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world of Silent Hill is a weird, liminal place. Here, the threshold between the unsettling dream of the fog world and the industrial hell of the Otherworld can be as tenuous as crossing a small gap to a neighboring building, or a shift in mental state.
Oct. 31, 2024
How to fast travel in Dragon Age Veilguard
Fast travel in Dragon Age Veilguard relies on you finding and activating physical beacons in Thedas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age Veilguard fast travel system is quick and simple but relies on you exploring a lot to find special beacons, otherwise getting around will be painfully slow. Thankfully, you’ll wander into a lot of these beacons just by playing any quests inDragon Age The Veilguard.
Oct. 30, 2024
2025 is officially back to peak MCU as Marvel confirms 9 new shows and movies coming – and unveils first major looks at Black Panther spin-off, Ironheart, and Wonder Man
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has dropped a major new trailer featuring the first major looks at its upcoming TV slate. The new teaser, which was reportedly released onDisney Plusin some regions, features clips from Ironheart, Wonder Man, and upcoming Black Panther spin-off Eyes of Wakanda. We can see Dominique Thorne back as Riri Williams and a new look at Anthony Ramos’ The Hood in the Ironheart clip.
Oct. 30, 2024
After "personal attack" of Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail English VA, MMO boss Yoshi-P says if you have "any sort of criticism, bring it to me, I'm the one approving this material"
Yoshida also hopes upcoming patches “show more of what makes Wuk Lamat so great” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says that some of the abuse the English voice actor behind Dawntrail’s lead gets “breaks his heart,” calling on fans of the MMO and beyond to “refrain from personal attacks against our staff.
Oct. 30, 2024
After 32 years, beloved X-Men arcade game becomes Marvel Universe canon with hilarious deep cut in NYX #4
“Welcome to die!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a fan of a certain age, or an appreciator of vintage video games, you, like me, may have halcyon memories of plunking quarters into the iconic multiplayer cabinet of X-Men: The Arcade Game. And apparently, the kids of the Marvel Universe also had this formative arcade experience, as this week’s NYX #4 by writers Colin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, artist Enid Balám, color artist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Joe Sabino contains not just a deep cut reference to X-Men: The Arcade Game, but proof that it actually exists in the Marvel Universe.
Oct. 30, 2024
After a nerf in his home turf, the Elden Ring DLC's notorious final boss has seemingly invaded Yu-Gi-Oh, but I have bad news for him: he kind of sucks
Denial Deity Dotan reminds me of someone, I just can’t put my finger on it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following up onan apparent line of Dark Souls and Demon’s Souls homagesfrom earlier this year, the new Yu-Gi-Oh TCG set Rage of the Abyss seems to have taken cues from the final boss of Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Oct. 30, 2024
After beating what should be the hardest Baldur's Gate 3 challenge ever, masochistic streamer raises the bar with a diabolical plan: “Honor Mode, solo, without using any consumables”
This level of difficulty should be studied When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitch streamerLualitylikes accomplishing inconceivably difficult challenges with a smile. This is evidenced by her happily beating an Elden Ring bossusing a dance padinstead of a controller and by completing Baldur’s Gate 3 without resting, sex, or really any of the other RPG’s integral mechanics. But that BG3 challenge wasn’t difficult enough, apparently.
Oct. 30, 2024
After four seasons of Jack Ryan on Amazon Prime, John Krasinski and one of the show's original directors are returning for a feature-length movie
The series ran for four seasons on Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Krasinski is set to reprise the role of Jack Ryan for a feature-length film at Amazon. Andrew Bernstein, who directed season two, is set to helm the pic which was written by Aaron Rabin, who wrote season 4 (H/TThe Hollywood Reporter). The cast included Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish, Ali Suliman, Dina Shihabi, John Hoogenakker, Noomi Rapace, Jordi Molla, Michael Kelly, and Betty Gabriel.
Oct. 30, 2024
Asked about his hopes for The Witcher 4, Geralt's actor "would love to explore the beginnings of the Witchers"
But Doug Cockle thinks whatever CDPR cooks up is “going to be incredible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Geralt’s voice actor is just as clueless aboutThe Witcher 4as the rest of us, but he still has tons of ideas about where developerCD Projekt Redcan go next. Doug Cockle’s husky growl has become almost synonymous with the series' main man Geralt of Rivia, so it’s no surprise thathe’s returning for CDPR’s upcoming but still mysterious sequel.
Oct. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs celebrate 50 million mod downloads since Patch 7, including 10,000 renaming Withers to Bone Daddy: "Uh, glad we could facilitate that"
He’s still dead though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian says there have been 50 million mod downloads for the game since September’sPatch 7. You’d never guess it, but a portion of those mods were acts of devotion. More specifically, 10,000 mods were downloaded to BG3 with the purpose of renaming Withers, a shriveled skeleton man, to “Bone Daddy.
Oct. 30, 2024
Beastars season 3 release date, trailer, and everything we know about the Netflix anime's final season
Going feral for Beastars season 3? Here’s what you need to know about its final season on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beastars season 3 now hasan official release date, as well as a new trailer. Beyond that, there’s also new announcements about a fresh set of cast members to wolf down. So, if you’re here to find out more about one of the year’s final anime shows, we’re here to give you the goods.
Oct. 30, 2024
Blue Lock animator reveals why season 2 looks so "bad": "We did the best we could"
Animator Martin Reyes gives insight into Blue Lock’s woes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An animator who worked onBlue Lock season 2has offered insight into its animation woes. In a new TikTok video, Martin Reyes – who says he worked on five episodes of the soccer anime – has revealed his account of behind-the-scenes turmoil on the project. Since release, fans have beenless than pleasedwith the fluidity of Blue Lock’s soccer scenes – even comparing the notorious dip in the second episode to a ‘PowerPoint presentation’.
Oct. 30, 2024
Clock Tower: Rewind's Scissorman is the original survival horror stalker, and it still makes me want to cry
Now Playing | This 16-bit horror is obtuse, but soaked in Dario Argento-style vibes its pitch-perfect scares are well worth revisiting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can you hear that? Something down the hallway, perhaps? Ah, no, it’s actually the sound of a million streamers in chorus, desperately trying to escape a pursuer enemy in a horror game they’re playing.
Oct. 30, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Disney Plus release date has been revealed – but not in the way we were expecting
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of waiting, we now have aDeadpool and Wolverine Disney Plus release date– and even The Merc with The Mouth would be pleased at the sneaky way Marvel announced the news. That includes the reveal that Deadpool and Wolverine is coming to Disney Plus on November 12. It’s unclear what – if any – bonus features will be bundled with the Disney Plus release of the Deadpool threequel.
Oct. 30, 2024
Don't expect an Overwatch 2-style Apex Legends 2 - EA boss says "the version 2 thing has almost never been as successful as version 1"
Respawn probably won’t be making a sort-of-sequel to its hit battle royale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t expect an Apex Legends 2 anytime soon - or ever, in fact, as EA’s boss is actively opposed to the idea of forcing players to choose between “investments they’ve made” and a new version. During EA’s most recent investor’s call, company CEO Andrew Wilson was asked about the battle royale’s supposed underperformance and whether an Apex 2.
Oct. 30, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard release time – the countdown to BioWare's next RPG is finally on
Here’s when Dragon Age: The Veilguard releases in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Age: The Veilguard release time is under 24 hours away – a lovely thing to say out loud as the last game in the RPG series, Inquisition, came out nearly 10 years ago. Thankfully, the wait seems to be worth it.Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Metacritic scorehas reviews coming in just below Origins and Inqusition at 84, which isn’t bad at all.
Oct. 30, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero publisher warns players to delete modded Custom Battles "immediately to avoid a ban"
“Appropriate security measures will be taken against those who used any mod system in Custom Battle” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero players have been warned not to use mods in Custom Battles, with publisherBandai Namcorecommending that anyone who has should delete them “immediately to avoid a ban.” Ina postfirst shared by the official Dragon Ball Games Twitter account, it’s been confirmed that those who use mods in this way may be hit with consequences.
Oct. 30, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star says she was immediately sold on the sci-fi spin-off show for one reason: "Space nuns that are evil and have sex? This is completely me!"
Exclusive: Jessica Barden explains what appealed to her about the Dune prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy star Jessica Barden reveals what drew her to the spin-off series – and it’s a pretty good reason. “I was a huge fan of the [latest] movies. That was how I was introduced to Dune,” Barden tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Wicked on the cover and hits newsstands on November 1.
Oct. 30, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star teases her "psychopath" character: "It's like playing Ted Bundy in a way"
Exclusive: Jessica Barden talks playing young Valya Harkonnen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s it like to play a psychopath? A question actor Jessica Barden, best known for her role in the hit show The End of the F***ing World, found herself faced with when taking on the role of young Valya Harkonnen in upcoming spin-off show Dune: Prophecy.
Oct. 30, 2024
EA boss reckons with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, BioWare is finally returning to "BioWare-type games" after the failure of Anthem
The new RPG marks a restoration of “what made BioWare great” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As reviews forDragon Age: The Veilguardpour in and praise the RPG asa return to form for BioWare,Electronic ArtsCEO Andrew Wilson describes the new game similarly himself - as a title that marks its developer’s return to the things that made it “great.”
Oct. 30, 2024
Eddie Redmayne says Day of the Jackal series was "an actor's dream", as he explains what sets his character apart from James Bond and other fictional spies
Exclusive: The Oscar winner walks us through the “joyful” experience of playing assassin ‘Charles’ in the new thriller series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eddie Redmayne has played everything from a wizard, a painter and theoretical physicist to a serial killer. Now, new thriller series The Day of the Jackal is set to see the actor play an assassin for the very first time – and, well, he couldn’t have had a better time portraying the chameleonic, disguise-donning character.
Oct. 30, 2024
Eddie Redmayne's latest Fantastic Beasts update suggests the Harry Potter spin-off is officially dead
Don’t expect to see Newt Scamander again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Beasts star Eddie Redmayne has given a pretty dire update on the status of the franchise. The actor played Newt Scamander in all three Harry Potter spin-off movies. The last film, The Secrets of Dumbledore, debuted to middling to negative reviews and grossed $407.2 million at the box office, a steep decline from the first movie’s $816 million.
Oct. 30, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima didn't need to be historically accurate because it didn't "impose any ideology" and placed "top priority on entertainment value"
There’s very little “imposition of culture or ideology” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of sequelGhost of Yotei, an analyst has looked back atGhost of Tsushimaand details why the action-adventure gem didn’t need to be entirely historically accurate for Japanese fans to properly enjoy it. That’s not what Ghost of Tsushima is doing, however, and that seems to be why its formula works.
Oct. 30, 2024
GTA San Andreas veteran says Rockstar employees were pretty chill about its launch 20 years ago: "Most devs had taken a holiday"
Developers didn’t need to work on a day one patch back in the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two decades on from GTA San Andreas' launch, oneRockstar Gamesveteran has reflected on how dramatically game releases have changed in the 20 years since. Rockstar Games' former tech lead Obbe Vermeij, who worked on multiple Grand Theft Autos before leaving to makethe polar opposite, took to social media to reminisce on the good old days of game launches and how most developers were surprisingly chill about the huge event.
Oct. 30, 2024
Heretic star Hugh Grant believes that A24 horror movies are the perfect "antidote" for the current state of cinema: "They have brought real, fresh filmmaking back"
Exclusive: The British actor is full of praise for the “incredible originality, weirdness, and f*cked-up-ness” of modern horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At first, you may be wondering why British rom-com legend Hugh Grant is in the new horror movie Heretic. Considering that he is best known for being a charming gentleman in the likes of Four Weddings and a Funeral, taking on a sinister villainous role seems rather unexpected for the star.
Oct. 30, 2024
Hideo Kojima shows 9 seconds of Death Stranding 2 title screen footage and warns that it's "very much temporary"
Just how long is this “recap of Death Stranding” going to be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you can’t wait for more insight into what’s coming withDeath Stranding 2, directorHideo Kojimahas just the salve you need in the form of nine whole seconds of footage from the game’s title screen. The title screen, as it’s been shown onTwitter, shows the game’s key art in the background, featuring Norman Reedus’s Sam Bridges nuzzling a baby - presumably a slightly older version of Lou, the fetus he carried in the original.
Oct. 30, 2024
How to change appearance in Monster Hunter Wilds beta
You can change appearance for free in the MH Wilds Beta - but probably not in the full game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monster Hunter Wilds change appearance option is free-to-use in the MH Wilds Beta, but if history is any indicator, that’s unlikely to be the case when the full game comes around in February. That means it’s all the more important to understand how to edit your character and change the appearance of both your hunter and your palico pal now, as this feature is probably going to be paywalled once the beta is over.
Oct. 30, 2024
Hugh Grant says the scenes he's most proud of in new horror movie Heretic took him 40 years to achieve
Exclusive: The British actor responds to the universal acclaim he’s receiving for his sinister performance in the new horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even though he’s been in the industry for decades, Hugh Grant still believes that he’s learning as an actor. Best known for a string of roles in much beloved romantic comedies such as Notting Hill and Bridget Jones' Diary, over recent years the British star has been branching out, taking on parts that would be considered against-type.
Oct. 30, 2024
I can easily recommend grabbing a Razer Edge at under $180, especially for emulation
A rippin refurbished Razer Edge deal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Context is key when it comes to theRazerEdge, and while it’s not my favorite handheld ever, it’s an Android powerhouse. In truth, the thing that previously exacerbated its shortcomings for me was its price, but now that you can grab one for under $200, its one of my first picks for emulation and PS remote play shenanigans.
Oct. 30, 2024
I felt like Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered didn't need to exist – but its $10 price tag is incredible value for an upgrade that's far more than a fresh coat of paint
Opinion | Sony gets a pass this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was not sold on the idea of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered. The original remains one of the best PS4 games, but withSony’s PS5 strategy focused more on upgrades than new games, I was extremely cynical about yet another single-generation remaster. Having looked a little closer now, however, I’m a little more faithful.
Oct. 30, 2024
If you love Space Marine 2 and wanna know more about Warhammer 40K, you need to see this book
Warhammer 40,000 The Ultimate Guide is now at its lowest ever price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Listen up, fans of Space Marine 2; a lore deep dive on the Warhammer 40K universe just landed on shelves with athudheavier than your average bolter round. And more importantly, it’s never been cheaper than it is now. Emperor be praised!
Oct. 30, 2024
Is the Monster Hunter Wilds beta crossplay?
Crossplay is a part of MH Wilds - in both the beta and the full game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds crossplay is a feature in both the beta and the full game to come, with players on different systems able to join hunts together as part of cross-platform functionality. Below, we’ll explain how it works and how you join friends on different platforms, no matter whether you’re playing on PS5, Xbox Series, or PC.
Oct. 30, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal won't return for season 2 of Apple TV crime drama Presumed Innocent, which will follow a new case and characters
Season 2 will be based on a new legal thriller novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus' hit legal drama Presumed Innocent will take on brand new source material for season 2 as the show moves on with a cast of new characters,Deadlinereports. Alongside Gyllenhaal, season 1’s cast also included Ruth Negga, Bill Camp, Renate Reinsve, and Peter Sarsgaard.
Oct. 30, 2024
Late Star Wars actor Peter Cushing being brought back by AI for new documentary
He’ll appear in Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Cushing is being brought back using AI for new Sky documentary Hammer: Heroes, Legends and Monsters. The late actor, best known for his roles in Star Wars and for playing Baron Frankenstein in six Hammer films, died in 1994. Deadlineconfirmed the news that AI will be used in the documentary for a “powerful and poignant reveal of Hammer royalty.
Oct. 30, 2024
Life is Strange Double Exposure raises questions about powers in the universe that I've been thinking about for a long time
Opinion | Max’s return has me once again thinking about the nature of powers in the Life is Strange Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every Life is Strange game has one big thing in common: paranormal powers. Max Caulfield’s Rewind ability in Arcadia Bay kickstarted the narrative adventure series' supernatural roots, which was then built upon by Daniel Diaz in Life is Strange 2, who could use Telekinesis.
Oct. 30, 2024
Loki star Ke Huy Quan teams up with Sisu director for new Christmas-themed action-thriller
Fairytale in New York is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ke Huy Quan is teaming up with Sisu director Jalmari Helander for a new Christmas-themed action thriller. PerDeadline, Fairytale in New York “takes place on Christmas Eve in New York City, as an unassuming cab driver takes one last ride before going to celebrate the holiday with his estranged son.
Oct. 30, 2024
Mass Effect and Dragon Age vet explains the origins of the infamous "BioWare turn"
You might not think you know the BioWare turn, but you definitely do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today in our ongoing series where we highlight small anecdotes about beloved games from developers on Twitter, we’ve got a humdinger: the origin of the infamousBioWareturn. You might not immediately recognize the term “BioWare turn,” but if you’ve played more than three seconds of a Mass Effect or Dragon Age game, you’ll almost certainly have an inkling of what it is.
Oct. 30, 2024
Microsoft says Black Ops 6 is the "biggest Call of Duty release ever" as Activision meets its goal to reach "as many players as possible wherever they are, however they play"
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the FPS series' biggest three-day opening weekend of all-time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is the long-running FPS series' biggest three-day opening weekend ever,MicrosoftandActivisionhave revealed. In a press release, Microsoft said Black Ops 6 is “the biggest Call of Duty release ever” going by total players, hours played, and matches played.
Oct. 30, 2024
Monster Hunter was a "big inspiration for both co-op combat and weapon design" on Dead Cells dev's new roguelike: "The depth of each weapon means there's always more to learn"
Windblown launched just before the Monster Hunter Wilds beta test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When wespoke to Dead Cells developer Motion Twin about the studio’s new roguelike Windblown, an unexpected influence came up: Monster Hunter. Ahead ofMonster Hunter Wilds, the series' sterling weapon design pushed devs like Thomas Vasseur to revisit the weapons in their own game, amid several design iterations, and give them some more oomph.
Oct. 30, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds Chatacabra weakness, tips and strategy
The first monster in MH Wilds is the Chatacabra, an armored frog/turtle beast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monster Hunter Wilds Chatacabra is one of the new monsters that appear in MH Wilds - and in fact, the first monster you fight in the Beta, as part of the attempt to save a trapped local. Not only that, but there’s numerous Chatacabras roaming around the environment, so understanding how to fight them is a very important thing.
Oct. 30, 2024
Moon Knight director says although there have no been talks over the Marvel character's future, "there could be a film"
Where could Moon Knight show up next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite a second season looking less likely as time goes on,Moon Knightdirector Mohamed Diab says, although there have been no talks over the Marvel character’s future, he doesn’t think we have seen the last of him yet. “You never know – with Marvel nothing is called finished.
Oct. 30, 2024
MultiVersus has $60 worth of FOMO-inducing DC skins that'll be gone forever once its Halloween event is over
Perhaps these skins are a little too ‘elusive’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MultivVersushas received a mixed response since its relaunch earlier this year, thanks in part to criticism of its monetization. The latest effort, part of the game’s Halloween event, has players particularly rankled since it places a FOMO-shaped cloud over a selection of very expensive skins.
Oct. 30, 2024
Netflix's new number 1 movie is a chilling horror that critics love, but viewers aren't sure
Don’t Move is a hit on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s latest number 1 movie, Don’t Move, is dividing fans and critics even as it tops the worldwide movie chart. Don’t Move sees a woman fighting to survive after a murderer injects her with a paralyzing agent, meaning her body is shutting down. Horror maestro Sam Raimi produces, and Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock star.
Oct. 30, 2024
New Daredevil: Born Again trailer reveals first look at Punisher's return – and a Ms. Marvel crossover
We have a new look at Daredevil: Born Again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Daredevil: Born Again has been released as part of a new teaser, which was reportedly released onDisney Plusin some regions. Although trailers for the new MCU show have previously been shown behind closed doors at various conventions, this is the first time a teaser has made it onto the internet.
Oct. 30, 2024
Nexus Mods clarifies its stance on paid mods, name-dropping Bethesda's attempts with Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Starfield: "Modding should be a pursuit of passion"
Modding shouldn’t be about potential profit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid all of the controversy surrounding paid mods andBethesda Game Studios' attempts to introduce them to games likeSkyrimandStarfield, Nexus Mods is outlining its own stance on the issue. Writing in a recent forumposton Nexus Mods, community manager “Pickysaurus” explains where the website stands regarding paid mods after “a lot of requests for clarity” amid companies like Bethesda and games such as inZOI looking to incorporate them.
Oct. 30, 2024
Overwatch 2's roguelike-esque mode has been so "incredibly popular" that Blizzard is supporting it for the 15% of players still jumping in
Junkenstein’s Lab hasn’t been popular enough to survive passed Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2takes ‘trick or treat’ literally every single year, swinging between offensively overpriced spooky cosmetics and pretty fun themed modes each Halloween. But this year’s Junkenstein’s Lab PvP event was basically the Halloween equivalent of coming home with a Santa sack-full of sweets at the end of the night.
Oct. 30, 2024
Pokemon X & Y's fabled follow-up Pokemon Z was apparently planned all along, as an alleged leaked design document hints at an alternate form for its likely Legendary mascot
Pokemon Z never happened, but at least Legends: Z-A is a thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Z apparentlywasplanned to exist once upon a time, according to an alleged document from theenormous Game Freak leak. Pokemon Z is the RPG that everyone thought was the next, inevitable step for Pokemon after the release of X and Y, and to this day, it’s still a bit of a mystery why it never happened.
Oct. 30, 2024
Razer Kraken V4 Pro review: “an expensive leap off the screen”
The Razer Kraken V4 Pro is another step forward for the brand’s haptic technology - an area dominated by Sneki and continuing to gather momentum. The audio and immersive vibrations are certainly powerful here, and mix well to produce a rich, nuanced experience that leaps off the screen. This is an expensive combination, though, and considering there are still shortcomings with that tech it’s difficult to recommend to players who aren’t hunting down pure immersion.
Oct. 30, 2024
Remember how Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 was playing all coy about Nuketown? Well, Nuketown's coming just a week after launch
Built with care, blown up with flare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After extensively teasing all sorts of Nuketown-related fun in the months leading up to launch,Call of Duty: Black Ops 6ended up debuting without the beloved multiplayer map in tow. But take heart: the devs have confirmed that Nuketown is coming just one week after the game’s release.
Oct. 30, 2024
Silent Hill 2's Masahiro Ito says he'd "never have come up with the background of Pyramid Head" without one cult classic horror from 1990
The oft-forgotten Jacob’s Ladder gave Silent Hill its mascot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2’s original creature artist has revealed that the inspiration for the game’s most iconic enemy can be traced back to an oft-forgotten 1990 horror film. Pyramid Head began life as hellish penance personified. A walking manifestation of someone’s guilt, ready to serve punishment to those who crave it the most with eery groans and a rusted cleaver.
Oct. 30, 2024
Skyrim veteran says "there’s not a single day that I’ve even contemplated going back" to Bethesda: "You're very much a cog in the machine"
Nate Purkeypile just wrapped up his own horror game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even after devoting 14 years of his career to Bethesda, Skyrim senior artistNate Purkeypilesays the developer has changed too much for his tastes, and he would never return. “I can pretty safely say there’s not a single day that I’ve even contemplated going back,” Purkeypile told Bloomberg ina new interview– one of many developers commenting on the freedom and agility that small teams offer in the face of AAA giants.
Oct. 30, 2024
Sonic 3 director says Keanu Reeves did "research" on Shadow the Hedgehog because he wanted to create a "faithful version" of the character
Jeff Fowler praises Keanu Reeves' portrayal of Shadow in a new interview When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler has praised Shadow the Hedgehog actor Keanu Reeves ahead of the threequel’s release. “It’s so awesome that we got Keanu Reeves to voice the character and he was so fantastic to work with,” Fowler said on Day 2 of Sonic Revolution’s Shadow Revolution online stream (head to 4:57:30 on theirTwitch channelfor theirYouTube channelor more).
Oct. 30, 2024
Steam now requires devs to tell players they're playing games with kernel-level anti-cheat tools
Valve is requiring new devs to fill out an anti-cheat disclaimer and retroactively contacting devs behind existing games to do the same When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvehas announced that it’s changing anti-cheat disclaimers on Steam and making it mandatory that developers clearly state whether they’re using kernel-level anti-cheat tools. In the absolute simplest terms, a kernel-level driver is a part of a game’s software that connects directly to your PC to scan for certain data or information that might indicate that you’ve been cheating.
Oct. 30, 2024
Suits star jokes that they better ask him to cameo on upcoming spin-off as the cast isn't "getting anything" from the show's streaming resurgence
Suits: LA is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suits star Wendell Pierce says he better be making a cameo on Suits: LA. “I mean, there’s a new Suits being produced right now, so I’m sure that we will be making cameos on it,” Pierce said on the showThe Spotlight with Jessica Shaw. “I better be asked to make a cameo on the show ‘cause we went on strike because we’re not getting anything from that resurgence.
Oct. 30, 2024
The 32 greatest Anne Hathaway movies
She’s been Jane Austen and assistants, Catwoman and con artists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anne Hathaway is one of the most recognized and successful Hollywood stars of all time, with Oscar and Golden Globe trophies under her belt and over $6 billion grossed at the box office. Not bad for a girl from New Jersey. But of all of Anne Hathaway’s movies, what are actually the greatest of her career?
Oct. 30, 2024
The best assault rifles in Black Ops 6
The best BO6 ARs to conquer the mid range fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 assault rifles combine the stability and recoil control required to hit enemies at range, with the versatility that allows players to adapt to different combat situations on the fly. Some of them offer broad and accessible gunplay that’s best suited to those looking to get to grips with the new movement mechanics and hone their accuracy.
Oct. 30, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 AEK-973 loadout and build
The AEK-973 in BO6 is a DMR that packs power at range When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best AEK-973 loadout to use in Black Ops 6 will have you hitting headshots like nobody’s business, thanks to the DMRs controlled 3-round bursts. This is one for those that love to have plenty of precision in their play-style, and for those looking to complete some of the game’s headshot challenges.
Oct. 30, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 GPR 91 loadout and build, for accuracy and damage at range
The ultimate assault rifle build to use in BO6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 GPR 91 loadout leverages the weapons best in class handling to create a build that’s easy to use and surprisingly effective at long range. This is somewhere between a tactical build and a run and gun one, appealing to those that like their weapons to have high stability, and precision.
Oct. 30, 2024
The best SMGs in Black Ops 6
The best BO6 submachine guns focus on close range fast movement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best SMGs in Black Ops 6 make the most of the new BO6 Omnimovement mechanics, combining high rates of fire with unbeatable mobility. They aren’t all created equal, however, as there are a handful that stand above the rest. These range from extremely fast-firing guns to SMGs that hit surprisingly hard.
Oct. 30, 2024
The directors of the Christopher Reeve Superman documentary break down the late actor's narration in the movie: "You always want the person to tell their own story"
Exclusive: The filmmakers behind Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story explain why the late actor’s narration was crucial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New documentarySuper/Man: The Christopher Reeve Storychronicles the life of the legendary American actor, who will always be remembered for donning the Man of Steel’s red cape. We see his life both before and after a horse riding accident left him paralyzed from the neck down, with his friends, family, and collaborators telling his story.
Oct. 30, 2024
With Xenoblade Chronicles X's Nintendo Switch port finally on the horizon, one of the JRPG's last-standing Wii U survivors is already counting down the 3,300 hours until his return
The JRPG won’t be stuck on a different console for much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last, Nintendo has confirmed that aSwitch port of the excellent Wii U JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles Xis on the way, and while that’s fantastic news for all fans of gorgeous open world games, I’m not sure anyone is more excited than one of the original version’s final survivors.
Oct. 30, 2024
The PS5 Pro is coming, but I'd rather head outside with the Playdate than fiddle around with shiny graphics
Opinion | The Playdate makes for a great break from the world of high-spec console gaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis about to release its most powerful system yet, but I couldn’t be less excited for thePS5 Pro. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of the PlayStation 5, and the modern tech that continues to keep some of my most beloved franchises alive.
Oct. 30, 2024
The search for the new Lara Croft has reportedly been narrowed down to a wish list including a Game of Thrones star
Sophie Turner is reportedly screen testing for the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The search for the next Lara Croft is on – and there is reportedly a wish list that involves Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner. The Tomb Raider show is coming from Fleabag creator Phoebe Waller-Bridge and will stream on Amazon Prime Video. According toDeadline, Turner, who played Sansa Stark in the hit HBO show, is set to screen test, along with Bohemian Rhapsody’s Lucy Boynton.
Oct. 30, 2024
The studio behind Saw is developing a live-action adaptation of terrifying horror video game Outlast
Lionsgate is making an Outlast movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate is making a live-action adaptation of the survival horror game Outlast – and we are so ready. The main antagonists are known as Variants, creatures who were once human but were exposed to experiments and torture and eventually became frail, disfigured monsters. It’s worth noting that most of the game takes place in the dark and that nearly every encounter with a Variant is a jump scare, and a Game Over usually means getting your organs ripped out.
Oct. 30, 2024
The team behind Apple TV's Silo vow not to drag it out beyond Hugh Howey's book trilogy: "This is not Outlander. This is not a long science fiction series"
Exclusive: Graham Yost promises sci-fi series Silo won’t “drag on too long” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since Silo is based on a trilogy of books, you might assume the Apple TV Plus show would run for three seasons. That theory, however, has already been tested, thanks to season 1 only covering about half of Hugh Howey’s novel Wool, which kicks off the series.
Oct. 30, 2024
These two unrelated turn-based strategy games with eerily similar titles announced their console launch dates, which are just a day apart, on the same exact day
Talk about coincidence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an absolutely bizarre twist of events, turn-based strategy games Songs of Conquest and Songs of Silence don’t just share similar genres and titles - both have also just dropped their console release dates, which are literally just a day apart, at the same exact time. Songs of Conquest, a stunning'90s-inspired strategy gamethat recently saw the announcement of its upcomingmobile release date, has just unveiled a new launch on consoles - and it’s not the only “Songs of” game to have done so yesterday.
Oct. 30, 2024
This 3 month Game Pass Ultimate deal will get you playing Black Ops 6 for less
My bank balance hates Game Pass Ultimate’s monthly fees, but it’ll love this 3-month voucher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The good news is, with every price increase I start to notice the discounts on three-month Game Pass Ultimate vouchers getting better and better. For instance, you can go to CDKeys right now and get a 3-month code forGame Pass Ultimate for just $27.
Oct. 30, 2024
This Halloween-themed monster catching RPG looks like a Pokemon romhack in all the best ways, with one big twist: battles are 4v4
Pipkin is the cutest Pokemon-like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In my perfect world, every video game would come with a soft, orange Halloween version of itself. While I wait for this idea to catch on, Pipkin — a game concept currently collectingKickstarter funding— takes care of Pokemon. The monster-catching RPG looks like it could be a spooky Pokemon Ruby romhack, one that introduces pumpkin heads and 4v4.
Oct. 30, 2024
Ubisoft is tackling "dynamics behind the polarized comments" facing games like Assassin's Creed Shadows with a "player-centric and gameplay-first" approach
Yves Guillemot has an answer to Assassin’s Creed Shadows controversy, it’s just not a very clear one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Again acknowledging some often-ugly arguments,Ubisoftsays it’s tackling the “dynamics behind the polarized comments” facing games like Assassin’s Creed Shadows with a “player-centric and gameplay-first” approach. The reveal ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' feudal Japan setting and Black protagonist, Yasukewhipped certain corners of the internet into a frenzy over a perceived lack ofhistorical accuracyandforced diversity.
Oct. 30, 2024
Ubisoft wants to restore the "creativity and innovation" that built its success in "2010 - 2020," and it's cut over 2,000 employees in 2 years to help do it
Ubisoft has slimmed down to a mere 18,666 employees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ContinuingUbisoft’s ‘it’s time to go back to the old me’ arc, CEO Yves Guillemot says the company is in the middle of a transformation meant to “restore the level of creativity and innovation that builtUbisoft’s success.” Beyond juicing its sales, Ubisoft’s back-catalog is also increasingly doubling as something of a guiding star for the company, which has been treading water for several years in the absence of new mega-hits.
Oct. 30, 2024
Wicked first reactions overwhelmingly praise Ariana Grande's "scene-stealing" Glinda
Wicked first reactions are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news! Wicked first reactions are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive – with tons of praise for Ariana Grande’s Glinda. “I was ‘pessimistical’ going in, but…WICKED is a masterpiece,” says Variety’sKatcy Stephan. “Ariana Grande makes Glinda sparkle: she milks every moment with gusto, humor, and hair flips. Jon M.
Oct. 30, 2024
The PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted returns next month
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Most Wanted list is assembled by a mysterious group known as ‘The Council’ - a collection of more than 80 expert panelists including legendary developers like Doom’s John Romero, inXile’s Brian Fargo,BioWareveteran David Gaider, and Civilization’s Sid Meier, as well as actors like Baldur’s Gate 3’s Devora Wilde, and a suite of experts from across all facets of the games industry.
Oct. 29, 2024
"The inverse of A Quiet Place" was the pitch for Hugh Grant's new horror movie Heretic, directors say
Exclusive: Scott Beck and Bryan Woods talk the concept of Heretic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Heretic directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods say their new horror movie is the direct opposite of A Quiet Place, which they co-wrote. “The concept was the inverse of A Quiet Place, which was, can we tell a story and scare people with no dialogue?
Oct. 29, 2024
32 years after a failed pilot for a cartoon adaptation of NES classic Battletoads meant to rival TMNT, somebody's trying to sell the animation cels for $35,000
One of the show’s producers reckons the show barely cost that much to animate in the first place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 32 years after the ill-fated pilot for a cartoon adaptation of Rare’s NES classic Battletoads, somebody is on eBay trying to sell the original animation cels for $35,000. Nobody’s bitten on that price just yet.
Oct. 29, 2024
35 years later, a Simpsons mystery has finally been answered
All these years later, we finally have the answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most enduring mysteries in The Simpsons is just how Homer manages to keep his job at the Nuclear Power Plant. After all, he’s a fairly clumsy, inept guy – but, as it turns out, there is a reason he’s still employed after all these years.
Oct. 29, 2024
46 years later, Christopher Reeve's Superman is still the "benchmark" for bringing the Man of Steel to the big screen
Opinion: What makes Christopher Reeve’s performance as Superman still so iconic 46 years later? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few characters in all of fiction, let alone superhero media, who are as recognizable and beloved as Superman. Arguably the first western character to fully embody the archetype we think of as a “superhero” to begin with, Superman has been a part of pop culture since 1938.
Oct. 29, 2024
After 18 years the Wayans brothers are reuniting for a new Scary Movie, the first in the comedy horror franchise in a decade
We are so back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of the new Scary Movie and work with each other again. This is a franchise we created more than 20 years ago. We remember people laughing in the aisles and hope to see that happen again," Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, and Keenen Ivory Wayans said in a joint statement released exclusively toDeadline.
Oct. 29, 2024
After 8 years, Stardew Valley creator ConcernedApe has finally unlocked every achievement in his own farming sim - and he has some tips, too
Of course, his final achievement was Fector’s Challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - soloStardew Valleydeveloper Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has unlocked every single achievement in his own game, and he’s now got some tips for players looking to do the same. I honestly personally can’t even count how much time I spent in The Stardrop Saloon myself, but it’s comforting to know that even ConcernedApe only just unlocked Fector’s Challenge.
Oct. 29, 2024
All Polaroid locations in Life is Strange Double Exposure
Where to find all the Polaroid pictures in Life is Strange Double Exposure for the Archival Footage trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 20 Life is Strange Double Exposure Polaroid locations can be found, with these collectibles hidden across the core five chapters. Below I’ve listed where to find all Polaroids, showing you where they, with pictures to help you.
Oct. 29, 2024
Arcane's showrunner can't say "too much" about season 2, but teases that a Game of Thrones-style death count is "indeed possible"
Arcane showrunner Christian Linke teases more major deaths in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane co-creator and showrunner Christian Linke admits a Game of Thrones-style death count is a possibility in the upcoming second (and final) season of the Netflix animated series. “Yes, that is indeed possible,” Linke said when asked byBlack Girl Nerdsif some characters may meet a ‘tragic end’ or find themselves in a ‘Game of Thrones situation’, an apparent reference to the HBO fantasy show’s casual approach to killing off fan favorites and major characters.
Oct. 29, 2024
As fans brace for Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom reveals it's lured around 3 million players to this action RPG series in the last 6 months alone
Monster Hunter has dominated Capcom sales for the last six months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a newly released financial report, developerCapcomconfirms that the Monster Hunter series has been doing well in the run-up toMonster Hunter Wilds, with some 3 million players jumping into Monster Hunter World and Rise, as well as their expansions, Iceborne and Sunbreak, in the past six months.
Oct. 29, 2024
As Sony shuts it down, Concord studio reflects on "a heavily consolidated market" and says "putting new things into the world is critical to pushing the medium forward"
“We took some risks along the way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Concord studio Firewalk has one final message to fans in the wake of its closure and the game’s permanent cancelation, and it’s a reflection on the studio’s hard work and vision for the failed hero shooter. On Tuesday,Sony put the final nail in Concord’s coffin as it announced the definitive end to the game and the closure of developer Firewalk.
Oct. 29, 2024
Balatro creator added extra Jokers to the hit roguelike because someone at its publisher "mentioned something about '150 Jokers' and instead of correcting them I just made 30 more"
Could you survive without these cards? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roguelike deck-builder Balatro is one of thebest roguelike gamesbecause it’s like real poker with about 100% less risk and 100% more surrealist fun. Special Joker cards with unique, enhancing abilities are integral to winning, letting players do devious things like amass more money or multiply their scores. And according to Balatro’s solo developer LocalThunk, there wouldn’t be so many of them if it weren’t for a slight miscommunication.
Oct. 29, 2024
Best Monster Hunter Wilds weapons and tier list for the Beta
Our weapon tier list for the MH Wilds Beta has all the best options for hunters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best weapons in Monster Hunter Wilds are in our weapon tier list below, and with 14 different killing tools available both in the beta and the upcoming core game, we’ve been playing through them all to see what’s ranking high and what in need of an upgrade, from the legendary Long Sword to the nuanced Insect Glaive.
Oct. 29, 2024
Call Loretta's bluff or answer her questions in Life is Strange Double Exposure?
Choosing to answer Loretta’s questions or call her bluff can affect relationships in Life is Strange Double Exposure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The choice to finish Loretta’s interview or call her bluff in Life is Strange Double Exposure can affect your relationship with both Loretta and Gwen. It might seem small but it can have far reaching consequences.
Oct. 29, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 review: "Both a return to form and a great entry point for new or lapsed players"
With the best Call of Duty campaign in years, and a tweaked movement system that comes to life in multiplayer, Black Ops 6 is both a return to form and a great entry point for new or lapsed players. Just don’t expect it to do anything interesting with the Gulf War setting. Fun and varied campaign Omnimovement works very well Impactful new twist on perk selection Loadout unlock system needs an overhaul
Oct. 29, 2024
Challengers director's new movie Queer starring Daniel Craig unveils its sumptuous, sensual first trailer
The new trailer for Queer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Queer, the latest movie from Challengers director Luca Guadagnino, has arrived – and it offers a glimpse at Daniel Craig in potentially career-best form. The film stars Daniel Craig as William Lee, an outcast American expat in ’50s Mexico City who becomes infatuated with the younger Eugene Allerton (Drew Starkey), a discharged US Navy serviceman.
Oct. 29, 2024
Concord development deal reportedly rivaled The Last of Us Part 2 and Horizon Forbidden West at $200 million, which Sony has now chucked into a big ol' furnace
Concord was a huge loss in every sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this fall,Sony stunned everyone by taking its brand new hero shooter Concordofflineand issuing full refunds to all players. Concord never managed to reach morethan 700 concurrent playerson Steam, so some had already declared it dead on arrival whenSonycanceled it. In any case, Sony sure seemed to be banking on a much, much bigger success.
Oct. 29, 2024
Concord is officially, fully, "permanently" dead as Sony announces it's closing the failed hero shooter's studio and moving on: "We will take the lessons learned"
Concord is officially, fully, “permanently” dead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, if there was any doubt before, it’s gone now: Concord is officially, fully, “permanently” dead asSonyhas announced it’s closing Firewalk Studios and sunsetting its failed hero shooter for good. As revealed in an internal email from SIE CEO Hermen Hulst and published on thePlayStation Blog, both Firewalk and Neon Koi, the latter of which had been working on a “mobile action game,” have been shuttered.
Oct. 29, 2024
Delete the restraining order photo or send it to Safi in Life is Strange Double Exposure?
Should you send the restraining order photo to Safi or delete it in Life is Strange Double Exposure? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The choice to delete the restraining order photo in Life is Strange Double Exposure or send it to Safi is tricky. Especially given how little time you’ve had getting to know the people involved. Without being fully able to grasp people’s motivations it’s difficult to make an informed decision.
Oct. 29, 2024
Dragon Age players desperate for greatswords in The Veilguard are working through the 5 stages of grief before the RPG even comes out
Why don’t you try a dagger instead? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before you read any further, I want you to grab a tissue. Okay. You’re now ready to hear thatDragon Age: The Veilguarddoesn’t seem to have any greatswords in it. BioWare’s new RPG — which launches October 31 — has fulfilling combat and a satisfying story about you, the protagonist, once again defending the lush continent Thedas from evil.
Oct. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead celebrates seeing one of his biggest goals for the RPG come true, as he admits it was "the greatest privilege and hardest dev cycle of my career"
Reviews are calling it a “return to form for BioWare” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reviews forDragon Age: The Veilguardstarted rolling in yesterday, and creative director John Epler seems as though he couldn’t be more pleased with them and what they could mean forBioWareas a whole. It’s becoming apparent that the recentDragon Ageentry could be one of thebest RPGsthis year.
Oct. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard sleuths track leaks to YouTuber with distinctive Rook, prompting apology as he didn't know his RPG review footage was being passed around
MrMattyPlays says “it was never my intention for clips of Dragon Age to get released” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A YouTuber has apologized after Dragon Age: The Veilguard leaks featuring their character were shared across social media and used in attempts to spoil the game. Ahead of theDragon Age: The Veilguard reviewembargo yesterday, fans discussing the game on Twitter received replies from a user claiming that their “friend” had access to a review copy of the game.
Oct. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard tech analysis calls BioWare's latest RPG the best AAA multi-platform PC release "in a long, long time"
“Dragon Age: The Veilguard is a radical departure from the current AAA norm” of broken PC ports When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhits in just a few days, and given how the roots of the series fandom sprang up from the CRPG scene, many of you might be wondering how the PC port stacks up. According to pre-launch tech analysis, The Veilguard thankfully ditches the problems that have been plaguing recent AAA PC releases.
Oct. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard went for stylized art, but Mass Effect 5 project director says the sci-fi RPG "is photorealistic and will be as long as I'm running it"
BioWare project director Michael Gamble isn’t gambling on that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect 5is side-stepping the debate thatDragon Age: The Veilguardkicked up with its more stylized art by sticking to the sci-fi RPG’s established look. That comes from project director Michael Gamble, who has been talking to fans on Twitter followingDragon Age: The Veilguard’s reviewsgoing live.
Oct. 29, 2024
EA says Dragon Age: The Veilguard has "breakout capabilities" due to "incredibly strong" reviews and "limited competition" in the AAA space
EA CEO Andrew Wilson says BioWare put in “extra time to make sure the world was rich and the characters were interesting and the story was compelling” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis almost here, and EA says it has good reason to believe it’ll be a big success. During today’s quarterly investors call, EA CEO Andrew Wilson attributed his confidence inBioWare’s latest to the studio’s RPG-making prowess, a lack of competition in the single-player AAA space, and strong reviews.
Oct. 29, 2024
Forgotten JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles X is finally getting a Nintendo Switch remaster after 10 years, and it's only a few months away
Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition will feature “newly added story elements” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the last great Wii U exclusives has finally escaped the prison of Nintendo’s underloved console. The publisher has just announced Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, an upgraded remaster of a JRPG it seemed Nintendo itself had forgotten. With the announcement of Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition, we now have four first-partyupcoming Switch gamesannounced for next year.
Oct. 29, 2024
Heretic writers say Hugh Grant was the perfect choice of villain in the upcoming religious horror movie because of his "incredible conviction and intellect"
Exclusive: Writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods explain why Hugh Grant is the ideal person to play the upcoming horror movie’s sinister villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being best known for his ultra-charming and swoon-worthy roles, legendary British actor Hugh Grant is switching his typical love interest part out for a crazy and malicious villain in the upcoming horror movie Heretic, which writers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods say he is perfect for.
Oct. 29, 2024
Hit Apple sci-fi show Silo will feature big changes from the novels in season 2, including character deaths
Exclusive: Silo showrunner Graham Yost teases that we can expect big changes from the books with the second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season of hit Apple TV+ sci-fi showSiloleft things on quite the cliffhanger, with Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette venturing out of the titular underground shelter – and out of sight of those she left behind.
Oct. 29, 2024
How long is Life is Strange Double Exposure?
Here’s how long it’ll take to beat the new Life is Strange game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asking how long Life is Strange Double Exposure is, means considering just how much you’re going to think about your decisions, and how much of a completionist you are. This probably won’t be the longest thing you’ll play this year, but there’s plenty to do and some variety in how long it all takes depending on how much you want to engage with it it all.
Oct. 29, 2024
How to find Safi's camera in Life is Strange Double Exposure
Get into Moses' office, steal a camera and decide to help Alderman or not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To find Safi’s camera in Life is Strange Double Exposure involves breaking into Moses' lab, finding a safe, and identifying the Saiph constellation. All while shifting between Living and Dead Worlds to change things, as Detective Alderman is one the hunt for Safi’s murder investigation.
Oct. 29, 2024
How to inspect the Cow Skull in Life is Strange Double Exposure
Vandalism starts the first true Life is Strange Double Exposure puzzle, here’s how to solve it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to investigate the Cow Skull in Life is Strange Double Exposure? It’s one of the first puzzles which uses Max Caufield’s new powers to leap between living and dead realities – one where Safi is alive, and one where she is dead.
Oct. 29, 2024
How to search Lucas' office in Life is Strange Double Exposure
Where to find info on Maya Okada in Lucas' office and find the hidden key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To find the evidence in Lucas' office in Life is Strange Double Exposure is easier than it sounds. There’s a range of things to search out, but you’ll need to have a real good look around to get what you need.
Oct. 29, 2024
I can't stop coming back to this darkly surreal horror game about gardening, even though it keeps killing me
Unraveling this bizarre child-like adventure is a time loop full of clues and surprise death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oh Grunn, what the hell are you? I’ve cut your grass, died your deaths and you’ve left me standing here with my head like one of those ‘wake up feeling worse’ naps, wondering if I should try talking to the drains more.
Oct. 29, 2024
I just found the cheapest OLED TV ahead of Black Friday, and it's actually perfect for PS5 Pro
I’m gagged at this LG OLED gaming TV deal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brace yourselves, as this deal is a doozy. You can now grab a 48-inch LG OLED B4 forjust $699.99at Best Buy. That’s a whopping $800 off its full $1,400 price tag, making good on previous discounts that briefly brought it to $799.99. Since it’s arrival, thisbest gaming TVcontender has consistently sat above the $1,000 mark, so the big-box retailer has outdone itself with this new offer.
Oct. 29, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle feels the most rewarding when you're being stealthy, and it captured my heart with one little reference
Preview | I played Indiana Jones and the Great Circle for three hours and the attention to detail made my Indiana Jones-loving heart soar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a dark and stormy night inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, and my demo session begins as I make my way through the halls of Marshall College. Someone has broken in, leaving a trail of muddy footprints and destruction in their wake.
Oct. 29, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle won’t see Indy kill any dogs: "This is obviously a little bit different" from Wolfenstein "where the dog will explode"
Dog people, rest easy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circleseems to bean intriguing stealth adventure game set in the dangerous, dusty world of its namesake archeologist. Since it’s also filled with Nazis you can slap around, the upcoming game is a perfect fit for developer MachineGames, which has become a leading expert in decimating Nazis through its Wolfenstein series.
Oct. 29, 2024
Joker star Joaquin Phoenix says he talked to Christopher Nolan about playing the iconic Batman villain in The Dark Knight: "I wasn't ready then"
“My feeling was I shouldn’t do this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joaquin Phoenix may have just played the Joker for the second time in the divisiveJoker: Folie à Deux, but it turns out he could have taken on the iconic Batman villain a while back. In a new interview, the actor revealed he actually spoke to Christopher Nolan about playing the part in The Dark Knight.
Oct. 29, 2024
Josh Brolin is open to returning as Marvel villain Thanos if the idea is right, and says he "would do anything that the Russos wanted"
The idea has to be right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanos star Josh Brolin has madeno secret that he’d be open to returningas the Marvel villain, but now that the Russo brothers are back to directAvengers 5andAvengers 6, it seems more likely than ever. Speaking toColliderat New York Comic Con, the No Country for Old Men star said he’d be up for it, if the story was right.
Oct. 29, 2024
Marvel editors reveal the Chris Evans conversation that led to Deadpool and Wolverine's foul-mouthed post-credits scene: "I'm game for whatever you want me to do"
Deadpool and Wolverine’s editor reveals the origin behind the Human Torch post-credits scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine’s co-editor Dean Zimmerman has revealed the surprisingly low-key origin story behind Chris Evans' foul-mouthed post-credits scene as the Human Torch. “I specifically remember when it happened,” Zimmerman toldCinemaBlendof the initial conversation between Chris Evans and Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds that led to theDeadpool and Wolverine post-credits scene.
Oct. 29, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds' arachnophobia mode that turns spiders into crawling piles of goo "might be creepier" than the bugs themselves, so fans will take their chances
It affects more than just the spider-like monsters, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' beta test is now live for PS Plus subscribers on PS5, and fans have uncovered an arachnophobia mode – an optional setting for those who don’t fancy seeing spiders and creepy crawlies in their action RPG, which transforms bugs into somethingverydifferent.
Oct. 29, 2024
Netflix and David Fincher are reportedly collaborating on a new Squid Game series, and it's sent Mindhunter fans spiraling
“It better be Mindhunter in the world of Squid Game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Fincher is reportedly developinga new series based on Korean hit Squid Gamefor Netflix, which has… well, prompted some strong reactions from Mindhunter fans. Based on John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker’s book of the same name, the ’70s set crime thriller follows FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) as they set up a unit that studies convicted serial killers as a way to try and determine what, if anything, makes one.
Oct. 29, 2024
New Disney Dreamlight Valley DLC adds Animal Crossing-esque critter catching, iconic characters like Hades and Maleficent, and new worlds to explore
The Storybook Vale adds maybe the sim’s most enchanting content yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The speculations were true, y’all - the upcomingDisney Dreamlight ValleyDLC is called The Storybook Vale, and it looks like a stunning expansion packed full of whimsical new content including beloved childhood characters like Hades, Maleficent, and Merida. The Storybook Vale isn’t split into three parts like A Rift in Time was, but rather two, with the first chapter dropping on November 20.
Oct. 29, 2024
New Netflix feature allows you to save and share the best scenes from your favorite movies and shows
Netflix has a new feature: Moments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever wanted to relive your favorite Netflix scenes at the click of a button? Well, a new feature on the streamer means you can now easily bookmark, share, and revisit moments from movies and shows via your phone. Moments, which launched yesterday (October 28) on iOS and is coming soon to Android, allows subscribers to save scenes with a button that can be found next to the ‘speed’ and ‘episodes’ buttons at the bottom of your screen.
Oct. 29, 2024
One of Marvel's biggest box office misfires actually made a profit after all
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania actually made a profit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is one of Marvel’s most notorious misfires, but, as it turns out, it was a success after all. The film grossed just $476.07 million worldwide, which, for a movie introducing what was meant to be the new Thanos-level threat,Kang the Conqueror, wasn’t a great result.
Oct. 29, 2024
Path of Exile 2's early access launch hit with a 3-week delay, pushing the action RPG back to December: "I'm really sorry, this one really hurts"
It’ll now launch on December 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2’s early access launch has been delayed by three weeks as developer Grinding Gear Games perfects some infrastructure work to ensure a smooth release, with its new launch date set for December 6. Rogers explains that one of the “key promises” made to fans was that their microtransactions would work across both Path of Exile 2 and its predecessor, but to enable that, the team has to integrate the account systems from the two action RPGs and their console realms.
Oct. 29, 2024
Quentin Tarantino really liked the "f*ck you to Hollywood" Joker: Folie à Deux – "Todd Phillips is the Joker"
The director was a fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileJoker: Folie à Deuxmight not have been a huge hit at the box office or with critics, legendary director Quentin Tarantino was a big fan. In an interview on theBret Easton Ellis podcast, the filmmaker shared that he “really, really liked it,” and commented that he thinks the movie “seems pretty fucking indebted to Natural Born Killers,” a movie he himself wrote (H/TWorld of Reel).
Oct. 29, 2024
Risk of Rain co-creator led the design of one of Deadlock's new heroes, to the surprise of no one: "Viper is such a Hopoo character"
Duncan “Hopoo” Drummond only joined Valve 2 months ago, but has been busy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Risk of Rain creator Duncan “Hopoo” Drummond may have onlyjoined Valve to work on Deadlock just under two months ago, but his fingerprints are already well and truly on the MOBA thanks to two new heroes. Over on the game’s dedicatedDiscord, Drummond confirms that, yes, he was the lead on Viper and Magician.
Oct. 29, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. will never let anyone recreate him in AI, and says he'll automatically sue anyone who tries, even after he's dead: "My law firm will still be very active"
The Marvel star has banned Hollywood from creating an AI version of him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. says he doesn’t want Hollywood to replicate his likeness ever and intends to sue anyone who tries to create an AI version of himself, even after he is dead. “There’s two tracks. How do I feel about everything that’s going on?
Oct. 29, 2024
Rumored Warzone 2025 map Avalon appears to be fully explorable in Black Ops 6 spectator mode, and with it comes a classic Call of Duty: World at War map
Boundary breaking in a big way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As this clip fromLightsfire on Twitterexplains, all you need to do is start up a private match on the Lowtown map and assign yourself as the CoDCaster. From there, you can fly around outside the bounds of the map and fully explore what’s out there - which, for whatever reason, is a massive, low-quality version of the Avalon map that appeared inBlack Ops 6 leaks earlier this year.
Oct. 29, 2024
Showrunner of Dune prequel series confirms you don't need to have seen the movies to watch: "This can be a point of entry"
Exclusive: Alison Schapker says you don’t have to be a Dune head to enjoy the Bene Gesserit-based spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy showrunner Alison Schapkersays you don’t need to have seen Denis Villeneuve’s films to enjoy the upcoming prequel series. She’s confident, even, that you could go into the new TV show completely cold, with it acting as a good “point of entry” to the sci-fi franchise.
Oct. 29, 2024
Silent Hill 2 art director says no, Tekken's Anna Williams didn't inspire the appearance of Fukuro Lady, it was a "picture from a BDSM magazine that I used to read"
He does seem to acknowledge the resemblance to the Tekken character, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ito played a huge part in the creation of the early Silent Hill games, having gone from a monster designer in the first game to the art director forSilent Hill 2and 3. Now, he’s given a bit more insight into the design of one of the female character models he created, which the models for Silent Hill 2’s Maria, Mary, Angela and the Bubble Head Nurse were all based on.
Oct. 29, 2024
The final few minutes of Star Trek: Lower Decks are making people cry – "I don't know anybody on the crew [who didn't] tear up a little"
Exclusive: Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan on the Star Trek animated series' emotional “final act” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek: Lower Decks has reached its final frontier, and it sounds like it’s going to be an emotional farewell to the crew of USS Cerritos. “The finale has a whole extra act, an entire additional eight minutes – which doesn’t sound like a lot, but it is,” Lower Decks creator Mike McMahan tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Wicked on the cover and hits newsstands on November 1.
Oct. 29, 2024
The Substance star Margaret Qualley to play a 'Victorian Psycho' in new horror-thriller from Longlegs producer
Qualley will play a murderous governess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margaret Qualley is set to star in Victorian Psycho, a new horror-thriller from Sanctuary and The Heart Machine director Zachary Wigon. PerDeadline, the film is set in 1858 and follows a young, eccentric governess named Winifred Notty (Qualley) “who arrives at the remote gothic manor known as Ensor House.
Oct. 29, 2024
This is not a drill, you can get an RTX 4080 Super gaming PC for under $2,000 right now
Um, why is an RTX 4080 Super PC under $2,000 a whole month before Black Friday? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to covering gaming PC deals at this time of year, things are usually pretty simple. In previous years, the case has always been that the best offers don’t come until a week or two before Black Friday, so I’d almost always tell people to wait for the event to get a bit closer before pulling the trigger.
Oct. 29, 2024
This is the most comfortable gaming headset I've ever owned - and it's just dropped back to a record-low price
A wireless open-back gaming headset at a fantastic price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Turtle Beach Atlas Air has some kind of magical quality. As soon as I slipped the cups over my ears, I forgot they were there. The mesh headband, floating earcups, and super plush lining means this open-back wireless device is the most comfortable gaming headset I’ve ever used - and it’s just dropped back to a record-low price.
Oct. 29, 2024
This is why you read Helldivers 2 patch notes closely: a goldfish "was laid to rest" in space where the pressure "caused it to heat up, violently explode, and disintegrate"
This is wild even for Helldivers 2 patch notes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a beefy new patch out with a couple of balancing tweaks as well as an absolute laundry list of bug fixes, and per tradition, a few of them are pretty effin' wild. Among the list of top priority fixes in thepatch notes, Arrowhead reveals some positive news about the Service Technician NPC that can be found aboard the Super Destroyer standing next to the Engineering Bay.
Oct. 29, 2024
What happened to Chloe in Life is Strange Double Exposure?
How to import your Life is Strange choices into Double Exposure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here I will explain more about what happened to Chloe in Life is Strange, and further detail on the consequences of this decision. Both Chloe and Safi play a big part in the story, and later you’ll be tasked with trying tofind Safi’s camera in Life is Strange Double Exposure.
Oct. 29, 2024
Where to hide the bottlecap in Life is Strange Double Exposure
How to get the magic bottlecap to Safi without getting caught successfully When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where to hide the bottlecap in Life is Strange Double Exposure sees Max Caufield trying to place it on Safi to advance the storyline. However, with a supernaturally perceptive friend it can feel like an impossible task. You have a variety of places you can hide it, but there’s only one where you won’t get caught out.
Oct. 29, 2024
Wicked director originally wanted to cast "no-namers" as Elphaba and Glinda: "It's a big enough property on its own, so we can discover two people"
Exclusive: Jon M. Chu talks casting Elphaba and Glinda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The thrillifying big screen adaptation of Wicked, the smash hit Broadway show, is almost here – but, as it turns out, we almost had an entirely different Elphaba and Glinda. In the movie, Cynthia Erivo is getting greenified as Elphaba, AKA the not-so-Wicked Witch of the West, while Ariana Grande is stepping into the sparkly pink wardrobe of Glinda the Good Witch.
Oct. 29, 2024
Wicked director says he can't wait to "introduce the world to a new Ariana Grande" as he praises the pop star's "emotional" performance
Exclusive: Wicked director Jon M. Chu praises the pop superstar’s performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prepare to see a new side to Ariana Grande as she makes her debut as Glinda in Wicked. According to director Jon M. Chu, the pop superstar’s performance in the upcoming musical adaptation is “emotional” and “comedic”. He talks toSFX magazineabout why he cast Grande in the new issue, which features Wicked on the cover and hits newsstands on November 1.
Oct. 28, 2024
33 years later, Jim Lee's iconic X-Men #1 cover gets an Ultimate Universe tribute in new connecting variants
Artist Josemaria Casanovas pays homage to Jim Lee’s timeless X-Men #1 cover in a series of connecting Ultimate Universe variants When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jim Lee’s cover for 1991’s X-Men #1 is one of the most iconic pieces of superhero art ever, and now artist Josemaria Casanovas is paying tribute to that classic image with a series of interlocking covers depicting the characters of the new Ultimate Universe.
Oct. 28, 2024
12 years since The Hunger Games, star Stanley Tucci compares that dystopian future to the one in his new Netflix sci-fi movie The Electric State
Exclusive: The actor discusses his upcoming project which is helmed by Avengers: Endgame director duo The Russo Brothers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 12 years since Stanley Tucci first played Caesar Flickerman in The Hunger Games and almost 10 since Katniss Everdeen ended the games in Mockingjay – Part 2. A decade on, the prolific actor/director is set to traverse a very different kind of dystopian world in The Electric State, a new Netflix saga that reunites Tucci with directors the Russo Brothers (best known for Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame) following their work together on Prime Video’s Citadel.
Oct. 28, 2024
9 months after launch, House Flipper publisher's Hairdresser Simulator is bafflingly charging players extra for new "Long Hair DLC"
In a game about styling hair, you must pay for… more hair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hairdresser Simulator is exactly what it sounds like, a casual simulation game all about doing clients' hair - but any players interested in styling longer hair will have to pay for the sim’s upcoming expansion, aptly dubbed the “Long Hair DLC”.
Oct. 28, 2024
After "a month of grinding" and 123 deaths, Resident Evil 4 master completes what should be an impossible challenge
Elajjaz belongs in the Resident Evil hall of fame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitch streamerElajjazhas just completed an unsparing Resident Evil 4 remake challenge: beat the game on the highest difficulty with permadeath and a randomizer. “After a month of grinding, I finally finished Resident Evil 4 remake permadeath with randomizer on Professional difficulty!” Elajjaz celebratedon Twitter. “The whole journey took 123 deaths (37 deaths on the latest patch) and the final run took 10 hours and 46 minutes!
Oct. 28, 2024
After 19 years, a cult classic survival horror game's infamous block mechanic was found to be a typo in its code, and thanks to a modder "this oversight is fixed"
We finally know why Pathologic’s blocking just doesn’t work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult classic survival horror game Pathologic has a blocking mechanic that just plain ol' doesn’t work, and after 19 years we finally know why. It’s generally well-known among fans of the game that Pathologic’s blocking mechanic, which throws your character’s fists in front of your face, does nothing at all.
Oct. 28, 2024
After forming a new studio at an "apocalyptic" time for game devs, Disco Elysium writer says "this industry is finished" but "video games are not"
Summer Eternal plans to be worker and player owned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like most of thelayoffsthat have tormented the video games industry over the past year, when ZA/UM cut the plannedDisco Elysium expansionalong with many of its developers' jobs, it was devastating. Fans couldn’t believe that ZA/UM wouldn’t want to sustain an RPG as poignant as Disco forever.
Oct. 28, 2024
After killing almost every category in Super Mario 64, speedrunning legend completes his domination with a once-unthinkable record of the game's most grueling challenge
“Is this going to go down in history as one of the best WRs in all of speedrunning?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64 speedrunner Suigi quickly became an absolute legend in pretty short order, and now he’s cemented that legacy with an absolutely monstrous run through the game’s most grueling category. Despite Suigi’s dominance in four of the five major Super Mario 64 speedrunning categories, he had never held the world record in the 120-star category - a grueling completionist run that takes well over 90 minutes per record attempt.
Oct. 28, 2024
As the free-to-play Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp prepares to go offline, Nintendo reveals more on the paid replacement - including its $20 price tag
Don’t worry, there’s a special launch price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campnears the end of its service,Nintendounveils more about the beloved app’s paid replacement, Pocket Camp Complete - and unsurprisingly, it’s not cheap. It’s a tough time to be an Animal Crossing stan - we’re not getting any moreNew Horizonsupdates, andPocket Camp is endinglater next month.
Oct. 28, 2024
Avengers: Doomsday directors the Russo Brothers wouldn't have returned to Marvel with Robert Downey Jr. if they couldn't make a sequel "on equal footing with Infinity War and Endgame"
Exclusive: The Russo Brothers talk returning for Avengers: Doomsday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the final culmination of Marvel’s first three phases, Avengers: Endgame was a natural jumping off point for many, including Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr., along with co-directors Joe and Anthony Russo. It’s in the name, after all, yet it turns out Endgame wasn’t quite as final for everyone involved as fans once believed.
Oct. 28, 2024
Balatro creator admits his attempt to 100% his own roguelike game before the mobile port was doomed, and now he has "some words for John Balatro"
I, too, have words for John Balatro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you thought making a game would make clearing it a breeze, you might want to think again. Balatro creator LocalThunk has been trying to 100% the poker-themed roguelike deck-builder, and, well, it’s proving a challenge. “Been trying to 100% Balatro for the first time since mobile launched, and holy shit, I have some words for John Balatro,” he says onTwitter, sounding like the rest of us.
Oct. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev says Dragon Age: The Veilguard is "the first Dragon Age game that truly knows what it wants to be" and absolutely "compatible with my experience during BG3"
It’s also a “giga-brain genius” combination of Xenoblade Chronicles and Hogwarts Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embargo has lifted and early verdicts onDragon Age: The Veilguardare starting to roll in from all over the internet. One of those early verdicts comes fromBaldur’s Gate 3publishing director Michael ‘Cromwelp’ Douse, who reckons thatBioWare’s latest is well worth the time of RPG fans.
Oct. 28, 2024
BioWare lead answers all the Mass Effect questions popping up around Dragon Age: The Veilguard – "How you bring a sci-fi RPG to life is different than other genres or IPs"
Mass Effect 5 director Michael Gamble says Dragon Age: The Veilguard has “some Mass Effect vibes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis just days away from its Halloween release date, and reviews have dropped. The good news is that they’re largely very positive, and the other good news is thatBioWareveteran andMass Effect 5director Michael Gamble is talking to fans on Twitter about comparisons between the studio’s Dragon Age and Mass Effect series.
Oct. 28, 2024
Black Ops 6 has the weirdest, scariest level in Call of Duty history – and I still don't know how to feel about it
Opinion | Emergence is unlike anything we’ve seen from the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign spoilers. After spending far too many unblinking hours in Black Ops 6’s phenomenal Zombies mode, the campaign’s deeply weird Emergence level seemed like a hazy retinal afterimage. While investigating an abandoned laboratory in Kentucky, protagonist Case falls down an elevator shaft (which is starting to feel like a rite of passage for Call of Duty characters) and is exposed to biohazardous gas.
Oct. 28, 2024
Black Ops 6 Separation Anxiety code and puzzle guide
How to get the BO6 Separation Anxiety combination and open the chest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Ops 6 Separation Anxiety code is found by solving a series of riddles during the mission of the same name. Follow these clues and you’ll end up with three numbers and an order to use them, the combination to open up a chest and get the first of three mirror fragments you need to proceed.
Oct. 28, 2024
Borderlands fan will get to see Borderlands 4 early after Gearbox agrees to fly him to the studio following cancer diagnosis: "I never expected anything like this"
“It was awesome to see the CEO of Gearbox emailing me and telling me that he would do whatever he could to help me out” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After asking the Borderlands 3 community if anyone might know a way for him to see Borderlands 4 early, Caleb McAlpine, a 37-year-old army veteran and Borderlands fan with stage 4 cancer,saw an outpouring of support including a huge boost to his treatment GoFundMe.
Oct. 28, 2024
Bungie's reportedly troubled FPS Marathon breaks 18 months of silence with a vague update from its game director: "We do this all for you"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marathon,Bungie’s upcoming revival of the 1994 FPS, seemed like it could disappear afterserious layoffsplagued its developer. But, despite the sci-fi extraction shooter’s Twitter laying dormant for 18 months, director Joe Ziegler assures fansin a new videothat Marathon is alive and well. That last line summarizes the tenor of Ziegler’s video, which feels, for the most part, purposefully vague.
Oct. 28, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 player wins race to first Dark Matter camo after 57 hours of grinding and just 3 hours of sleep, gets the other 32 just 1 day later
Black Ops 6 multiplayer? Completed it, mate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6has only been out for three days, but one dedicated grinder already has every Dark Matter weapon camo that multiplayer offers. Content creator Skullface crowned themselves as the first player to get a Dark Matter weapon camo after a 57-hour grind that only allowed for three hours of sleep.
Oct. 28, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered tech analysis says that $10 upgrade fee is completely fair: "Too much work has been poured into this to offer it as a free upgrade"
Existing owners of Aloy’s debut adventure won’t need to buy the whole game again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon Zero Dawn Remasteredis almost here, and even if an already-pretty game getting a full-blown remaster less than eight years after its initial release might have turned a few heads, tech analysis from Digital Foundry suggests that it’s worth the upgrade price.
Oct. 28, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metacritic scores are in, and it's just short of Origins and Inqusition
It’s looking like it’s lived up to the 10-year wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ten years after the series' last release, the Dragon Age: The Veilguard Metacritic score is here. In our ownDragon Age: The Veilguard review, Rollin awards 4.5 stars, and says that Dragon Age 4 “feels like a victory” for bothBioWareand its fans. It’s “an approachable, expansive action-oriented RPG and feels like a true end to whatever the franchise was before.
Oct. 28, 2024
Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 has "less stuff you don't need," according to the D&D team
Devs were “saddened” at fans not “really knowing what’s in” the last Dungeon Master’s Guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is part of what led to adventures you can run within the DMG itself – a first for D&D Dungeon Master’s Guides. “We had a constant goal in mind of making sure that everything in the book is useful, that all the advice is tested, tried and true, approved by local DMs,” Wyatt continues.
Oct. 28, 2024
FaZe Clan accessories are seeing massive price drops at Best Buy right now
Record-low prices on special edition tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Special edition gaming headsets, mice, and keyboards often see bigger price drops than their standard colorways. Retailers look to shift these limited releases particularly quickly once the launch period has died down, so I often see particularly impressive prices on high-end gear thanks to those extra paintjobs. It’s FaZe Clan’s turn this time, with its selection ofSteelSeriesperipherals tumbling to record-low prices at Best Buy this week.
Oct. 28, 2024
Fortnite is saying goodbye to its various Battle Pass currencies and hello to good old fashioned XP, with rewards soon unlockable no matter what modes you play
Unlocking rewards is about to become way faster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Huge changes are coming toFortnite’s battle passes, and it sounds like earning in-game rewards is about to get even easier as a result. Until last year, earning rewards like skins and emotes via Fortnite’s Battle Pass was very straightforward – buy it, and every time you level up, you get five Battle Stars to spend on its rewards.
Oct. 28, 2024
George R. R. Martin reveals another Game of Thrones spin-off was shelved "a couple of years ago" at HBO
It seems we aren’t headed to Braavos just yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R.R. Martin has revealed that another Game of Thrones spin-off, this time taking place outside of Westeros, was shelved at HBO. “One of these days I need to write that story about Braavos we were developing for HBO. They shelved that one a couple of years back, alas, but that does not mean I won’t go back to it… after WINDS OF WINTER is done, of course,” Martin casually dropped at the end of his latestblog post.
Oct. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are calling the absolutely brutal new major order "unwinnable," but at least they have the new WW1 gun and its melee bayonet to help them out
Freedom fighters have less than six days to liberate three planets and defend against five robot attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have been tasked with an uncharacteristically daunting new major order, with many going as far as to call it “unwinnable,” but at least it’ll give them the chance to test out the new WW1 gun with its melee bayonet.
Oct. 28, 2024
Heretic star Hugh Grant says he created a "full biography" for his horror movie villain and believes audiences love baddies as "it's a recognition of our true nature - selfish, evil, cruel, vicious"
Exclusive: The actor discusses playing Heretic’s wicked Mr. Reed and why audiences are continually drawn to villains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although British actor Hugh Grant has played villains before in the likes ofPaddington 2andDungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, his menacing role inA24’s new horror movie Heretic feels worlds away from his previous work. The latest film from director duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, who have previous experience with horror having written A Quiet Place, follows two Mormon missionaries (played by Sophie Thatcher and Chloe East) as they attempt to convert a man named Mr.
Oct. 28, 2024
Hideo Kojima has 'reviewed' Venom 3 and it's just as brutal as his Madame Web verdict
Stating the facts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you might be aware ofHideo Kojima’s universal shorthand when it comes to reviewing movies. If he liked it, chances are the Death Stranding developer will gush about it on Twitter in a mini-essay of around 200-300 words. If not,as was the case with Madame Web, Kojima will matter-of-factly state that he watched the movie.
Oct. 28, 2024
Dragon Age The Veilguard review: "A true return to RPG form for BioWare"
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is an approachable, expansive action-oriented RPG and feels like a true end to whatever the franchise was before. The book’s not finished, but a significant chapter has closed. While Dragon Age: The Veilguard is undoubtedly different in many ways from its predecessors and takes lessons learned from Mass Effect to heart, there’s a lot to love – mechanically and narratively – about the new normal and what is hopefully a foundation for what’s to come.
Oct. 28, 2024
Hugh Grant jokes that he struggles to "snap out" of darker roles: "I killed three people this afternoon"
He stars in new horror movie Heretic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Grant had a perfectly hilarious answer when he was asked about taking on a darker role in new horror movie Heretic – and whether he took that role home with him. “With a role like this, where it’s a bit darker, how long does it take for you to snap out of it?
Oct. 28, 2024
With The Witcher 4 on the horizon, CD Projekt CEO teases that he "can't wait" to reveal "more about what the future holds," but only "when the time is right"
The tease comes as The Witcher 1 celebrates its 17th birthday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As The Witcher 1 celebrates its 17th birthday, CD Projekt’s joint CEO has taken the opportunity to tease more about “the future,” although he’s clearly not ready to spill the beans on The Witcher 4 just yet. The Witcher’s anniversary is, for good reason, a cause for celebration for the developers atCD Projekt Red.
Oct. 28, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza adapted one of the games' most iconic moments, but bizarrely left it out of the show entirely
Dame da ne When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi filmed a pitch-perfect recreation of one of the game series’ karaoke classics – but the sequence didn’t make it into the Prime Video TV series. As you can see from the clip below, Takeuchi takes the microphone to warble away at Baka Mitai (which translates to ‘I’ve Been a Fool’) in a take on Yakuza’s iconic karaoke minigame.
Oct. 28, 2024
Lord of the Rings: War of the Rohirrim is bringing back Christopher Lee’s Saruman – and it isn’t through AI
That is indeed Christopher Lee’s real voice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lord of the Rings screenwriter Philippa Boyens has not only confirmed the late Christopher Lee’s return as Saruman in War of the Rohirrim, but assured fans that his voice was pulled from authentic archival footage. “I reached out to Gita, Lady Lee, and she said the thing that I think Peter (Jackson) felt in his heart.
Oct. 28, 2024
Manga fans around the world saved an underrated series at risk of cancellation: "I never would’ve imagined that so many people would be willing to go all in"
Love Bullet is getting a reprint, which is a good sign for a new manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month,fans of supernatural yuri manga Love Bullet rallied to support the seriesafter creator Inee revealed that sales of its first volume had been slow. Love Bullet isn’t officially available in English, but that didn’t stop readers from around the world, including folks at many unofficial scanlation sites, from buying out the series wherever they could find it.
Oct. 28, 2024
Manor Lords is getting new maps "soon," but the city builder's dev is clear that only "future expansions" could venture outside the base game's existing European theme
Manor Lords' dev has teased an upcoming mountainous location When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is set to get some fresh maps “soon,” the city builder’ssort-of-solo-dev Greg Styczeńhas confirmed, and the mountainous one we’ve been shown in a new screenshot looks gorgeous. However, he’s also clarified that fans shouldn’t expect any of the base game’s maps to venture outside of the existing European theme.
Oct. 28, 2024
Marvel star Paul Bettany confirms that his Vision series will shoot next year – and he's studying Agatha All Along in prep
Paul Bettany will return as Vision When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Bettany is making his MCU return as Vision in his own spin-off very soon, and now we have an update on when it will start filming. Of course, another WandaVision spin-off, Agatha All Along, is currently streaming onDisneyPlus. “I’ve been watching,” Bettany revealed. “I love it. I love it, and I’m so proud of Jac Schaeffer.
Oct. 28, 2024
Marvel star Zoe Saldaña wishes she could have done a "better job" with her Guardians of the Galaxy character Gamora
Zoe Saldaña talks Gamora When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guardians of the Galaxy star Zoe Saldaña has reflected on her time as Gamora, revealing she thinks she could’ve done more as her Marvel character. The actor played Gamora in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy and in both Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. “I wish I could go back and do a better job for Gamora and Uhura [in Star Trek].
Oct. 28, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds casually mentions 100-player lobbies ahead of its first beta, but this is no MMO: 16 players show up at once just like Monster Hunter World
Monster Hunter Wilds invites a lot of players to pile in at once When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As PS5 players double-checkhow to access the Monster Hunter Wilds betaahead of the incoming PlayStation Plus-exclusive early access period, developerCapcomreleaseda handy little breakdownof the features in the beta and in the game itself, and the promise of 100-player lobbieshas perked some ears right up.
Oct. 28, 2024
Netflix wants an English-language Squid Game spin-off, and they've brought in the Gone Girl and Fight Club director to handle it
David Fincher is reportedly directing a new Squid Game TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Fincher is reportedly set to direct an English-language version of Squid Game for Netflix. According toDeadline, an English-language version of the Korean action-thriller is officially in the works, and Fincher is ‘likely’ to direct it. Squid Game season 2 is set to hit Netflix on December 26.
Oct. 28, 2024
No Man's Sky dev fixed one fan's 611-hour save because "when a player has put that much into our game it deserves the engineering fix"
With saves so big, devs “can’t help but take extra time” to fix them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Skyengine programmer Martin Griffiths recently fixed a game-breaking visual bug found in a fan’s 600+ hour save - and it was well worth the extra time to him, considering the player’s own investment in the ever-expanding space game.
Oct. 28, 2024
One World of Warcraft player burned roughly 8.4 million gold by bidding on the MMO's old $475 mount right before a cheaper $90 version came out
That’s gotta hurt, maybe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s new $90 mount – which is, somehow, arguably a bargain – might be a great new addition to the MMO for some, but one player may be kicking themselves after apparently dropping 10 million gold on its pricier sibling right before the sort-of-budget-friendly version became available.
Oct. 28, 2024
One year later, I faced my fears to finish Alan Wake 2 and it changed my perception of survival horror
Now Playing | Remedy’s creative survival horror became the most rewarding test of personal perseverance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m surrounded by shadows inAlan Wake 2. I grip my PS5 DualSense controller for dear life, as though I’m actually holding the torch that acts as Alan’s first line of defense against the dark entities. I can’t tell which of these silhouetted figures will actually attack me, and which will simply fade away when I shine a light on them, but if I’ve learned anything about the Dark Place by now, it’s that you can never trust what you see.
Oct. 28, 2024
Pathologic 2 is the greatest game you've never played, and it deserves a second chance ahead of Pathologic 3
Opinion | Kids, you don’t get any Pathologic 3 until you’ve finished your Pathologic 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aside from a smattering of superfans, the remake of Pathologic (confusingly titled with a “2”, despite being the same game) never found the wider respect it deserved. Mention the name to an assembled group of horror or survival fans and you’d be able to put decent money on someone piping up with an, “Oh, I keep meaning to play that!
Oct. 28, 2024
Ralph Fiennes reveals first plot details for 28 Years Later – and says the sequel has been shot, too
28 Years Later arrives next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s three films, of which two have been shot,” Fiennes toldIndieWire. “Britain is 28 years into this terrible plague of infected people who are violent, rabid humans with a few pockets of uninfected communities. And it centers on a young boy who wants to find a doctor to help his dying mother.
Oct. 28, 2024
Resident Evil creator says the secret to a good remake is knowing what "made the original work," praises RE4 Remake for improving the "half-assed" story he wrote "in 2 weeks"
Shinji Mikami is a big fan of the new Resident Evil remakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toIGN, Mikami explained his philosophy behind tackling a video game remake. “I think the comprehensive and fundamental understanding of what it was that made the original work in the first place is probably the most important point of a good remake,” he said.
Oct. 28, 2024
Skinamarink director to helm new horror movie from A24 with Elijah Wood producing
Kyle Edward Ball is back with another nightmare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skinamarinkdirector Kyle Edward Ball is teaming up withA24for his next horror movie. PerVariety,the upcoming pic is titled The Land of Nod. Josh Safdie will produce under his new Central Pictures production banner with Elijah Wood producing under his SpectreVision banner. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Oct. 28, 2024
Skyrim "was not as polished an experience on the PS3" as getting the RPG to work on Sony's console was a "Herculean effort for Bethesda"
Porting the Elder Scrolls game was no easy feat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LeadSkyrimdesigner and former seniorStarfieldsystems designer Bruce Nesmith has revealed howBethesda Game Studiosstruggled to properly port the fifth Elder Scrolls entry onto the PlayStation 3. Speaking in a recent interview withVideoGamer, Nesmith explains that Skyrim was already pushing the Xbox 360’s capabilities to the limit, making as much use of the console’s shared memory system as it could.
Oct. 28, 2024
Sorry Marvel fans, Agatha All Along’s showrunner just shut down a major Thanos theory
Thanos isn’t coming to Agatha All Along according to show creator Jac Schaeffer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal wasunmaskedasDeathinAgatha All Along episode 7, but showrunner and creator Jac Schaeffer has already addressed a big Thanos-shaped question posed by Marvel fans. For the unaware, Marvel’s comics frequently depict Thanos as being enamored or obsessed with the personification of Death – even going as far as snapping away half the universe with the Infinity Gauntlet in a twisted bid to impress her.
Oct. 28, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown "breaks your heart" in her sci-fi Netflix movie The Electric State, says co-director Joe Russo
Exclusive: Joe Russo teases Millie Bobby Brown’s role in The Electric State When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown first won our hearts by playing Eleven in Netflix’s Stranger Things, but for her next movie, The Electric State, it looks like she’ll be breaking them too. Following Damsel and Enola Holmes 1 and 2, Brown is back at Netflix for a new dystopian sci-fi adventure where a young woman named Michelle looks for her brother in an alternate world that was once ravaged by a robot uprising.
Oct. 28, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 AK-74 loadout and build
The ultimate AK-74 build to use in BO6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 AK-74 loadout takes the classic assault rifle and boosts its mobility and damage range, giving players the choice between fast-paced action and more considered tactical firefights. It’s a classic for a reason, as the AK-74 feels extremely good to use indeed.
Oct. 28, 2024
Yes, I'm actually recommending the Lenovo Legion Go thanks to this price cut
Legion Go is winning me over with this record low. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a demanding parent, I’ve been a bit hard on theLenovoLegion Go since its arrival. In true “I’m not mad, just disappointed” fashion, I wasn’t quite convinced that its price tag and big specs resulted in a better gaming handheld experience overall, resulting in me mainly recommending rivals over the past 12 months.
Oct. 28, 2024
The Penguin episode 6 recap and Easter eggs: New alliances and old tensions
This week in Gotham: Oz takes on the streets of Crown Point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin episode 6 is now streaming, and the The Batman spin-off series is now three-quarters over. That means we’ve almost reached boiling point in Gotham City’s criminal underworld, and the balance of power is ever-closer to shifting as the finale rapidly approaches.
Oct. 28, 2024
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless gaming headset hasn't been this cheap for months and is worth adding to your setup before Black Friday
SteelSeries and gaming headsets is a match made in online gaming heaven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ✅ You game across multiple consoles (PC/PS5/Xbox)✅ You don’t mind charging external batteries✅ You have plenty space for the Base Station Don’t buy it if: ❌ You need some RGB lighting when it comes to your favorite peripherals❌ Multi-platform gaming isn’t your thing
Oct. 28, 2024
There are now two Predator movies coming out next year – and one of them might involve samurai and pirates
Sure, why not? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new rumor about that recently announced second Predator movie – and the forthcoming film definitely sounds like a departure from its predecessors. According toGizmodo, the secret movie “is in fact an animated feature, as many speculated. The twist though is it’s almost an anthology, telling three separate stories of Predators fighting warriors in multiple eras.
Oct. 28, 2024
This was supposed to be a chill fishing game with Animal Crossing vibes, but then hardcore players made movement sweaty and turned it into Tony Hawk’s Underground
Webfishing is out now on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The online multiplayer gameWebfishing, theoretically, is about chilling with your friends and catching cute fish. But even though the casual game has only been out for a few weeks, hardworking players have already figured out how to make Webfishing sick as hell with movement tech sweats. Webfishing’s standard gameplay has a pleasant Animal Crossing sleepiness to it.
Oct. 28, 2024
Three months after Deadpool and Wolverine was released, viewers are still catching weird Easter eggs – including a reference to Master and Commander
This one may come as a (HMS) surprise… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinecertainly isn’t short of Easter eggs, but it’s not just other Marvel movies that got a nod in the MCU’s latest big-screen outing. One eagle-eyed Twitter user pointed out that a ship in the background of the Fox graveyard scene is actually the HMS Surprise from Master and Commander: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World.
Oct. 28, 2024
VP candidate Tim Walz loved his Dreamcast so much he "thought it would conquer the world," and he loves Crazy Taxi so much because GTA was "a little bit harsh"
The PS2 would like to say something When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. US vice-president candidate Tim Walz says he thought that theSegaDreamcast would “conquer the world” in the console wars. In astreamahead of election day alongside New York representative Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Walz outlines his gaming history over a match of Madden and a quick run at his beloved Crazy Taxi.
Oct. 28, 2024
Walmart's Lego deals are better than they have any right to be this side of Black Friday
Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more get massive price cuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even though Black Friday and sales season proper is a month away, nobody seems to have told Walmart so far as Lego deals are concerned. In other words, it’s well worth browsing theentire Walmart sale on Legoif you have time. If you don’t, however, don’t worry.
Oct. 28, 2024
We have some bad news about your favorite Agatha All Along characters, as the creator says death is "permanent" in the Marvel show
“This is a show about death” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 7ahead! Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer has confirmed that the characters that have met their end in the show aren’t coming back. “What I want to say is that this is a show about death. We actually have the character of Death in our show.
Oct. 28, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Deadpool & Wolverine
We have five copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Jackman finally gets the chance to play in the MCU sandpit in the third Deadpool movie. Having given up the hero/mercenary game for civilian life, Wade Wilson discovers that the Time Variance Authority is set to delete his universe, due to the death of Wolverine in Logan.
Oct. 28, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Interview With The Vampire
We have five copies of season two to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The TV take on Anne Rice’s 1976 gothic horror novel Interview with the Vampire won critical plaudits for its first season. Now, hot on the heels of a BBC Two broadcast, the second season is available to own. Picking up where season one left off, it sees vampire Louis (Jacob Anderson) continuing to recount his history to journalist Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).
Oct. 28, 2024
With Sofia Falcone's story, Batman spin-off The Penguin offers an unexpected twist on the Joker and Harley Quinn's twisted romance
Opinion | Sofia’s relationship with Dr. Rush calls back to Joker and Harley Quinn’s origin story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features mild spoilers for The Penguin episode 6. “For ten years, men have lied to me,” saysSofia Falcone(Cristin Milioti) in The Penguin’sfourth episode. Her backstory hinges on a life-changing stint in Arkham Asylum, framed by her father for a series of murders he himself committed.
Oct. 28, 2024
Life is Strange Double Exposure review: "Feels like it's laying the groundwork for something bigger"
Life is Strange Double Exposure draws you into a mystery full of intriguing twists and turns in a fresh university setting. The new shifting ability that allows for parallel timeline hopping works well in the context of a murder investigation, but can make it harder to feel like you’re truly connecting with the characters. Overall, Max’s return feels like it finds its feet towards the end, and is building towards something bigger.
Oct. 28, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout and build
The ultimate run and gun SMG build to use in BO6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 KSV loadout makes use of the weapons high mobility, but uses the right attachments to boost its damage range and give it a huge increase in accuracy. This is absolutely a run and gun build, one that leverages the new Omnimovement mechanics to take the base SMG from a good weapon to one of thebest weapons in Black Ops 6.
Oct. 27, 2024
Your choices in Avowed matter, and Obsidian promises to give players "moment-to-moment opportunities to express and explore where they're leaning"
But what choices have been seen so far? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed promises to give you plenty of opportunity to roleplay and make important choices, but does it deliver? Edge’s hands-on preview foundAvowed"a touch underwhelming." The slice of the game available was only a small section however, comprised of a system of caves. Taking place within the world of Eora (the setting ofPillars of Eternity), the demo sees you tracking down a lost expedition.
Oct. 27, 2024
Forget Dragon Age and Mass Effect 5 for a minute, this Anthem dev would "love" another shot at BioWare's doomed co-op game
The live service flop still has fans out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardand, to a lesser extent,Mass Effect 5might be front and centre in everyone’s minds right now, but Anthem’s lead producer would “love” to return to the studio’s failed live service game. In hindsight, Anthem’s doomed release should have been obvious to everyone involved.
Oct. 27, 2024
Former Bethesda lead reckons Starfield 2 will be "one hell of a game" because the team "had the tremendous advantage of Oblivion" when making Skyrim
And Oblivion “had the tremendous advantage of Morrowind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith thinks the only way is up for a potential sequel toStarfield, based on the RPG studio’s track record with follow-ups. “I think it’s going to be one hell of a game because it will address many of the things people are saying,” he said.
Oct. 27, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s Kiryu actor knows exactly why the adaptation’s already-divisive time jump scenes are important: "We wanted to depict the humanity"
Exclusive: Ryoma Takeuchi breaks down why the 1995-set scenes are crucial to the Prime Video series' story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s already been early talk of fans not gelling with the back-and-forth time jumps of Like a Dragon: Yakuza. But, as Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi explains, the skipping back to the wannabe Dragon of Dojima’s early life in Kamurocho is crucial to understanding the growth of the Prime Video series' cast of characters.
Oct. 27, 2024
Shadow of the Colossus' epic battles get an action-RTS remix in this open-world game about defending an ever-growing tower built on top of a friendly giant
Magical ninja movement meets tower defense strategy like you’ve never seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow of the Colossus' lonely world and epic battles against towering foes makes for an almost unrepeatable experience, so one new indie game is instead giving that formula an action-strategy twist where you’re commanding a big beast across the world, rather than slaying it, while building a fortified tower on its back.
Oct. 27, 2024
The voice of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag's most treacherous pirate wishes "more video game companies would use mocap, because I think the performance stuff in Black Flag is brilliant"
His son has some choice words about how the series has progressed since When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice of Fantastic Four villain Galactus, Ralph Ineson – who also voices Cid inFinal Fantasy 16– took a trip down memory lane so we could peek behind the scenes of his role inAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Seeing and hearing movie stars and TV regulars in video games is a lot more common than it used to be.
Oct. 27, 2024
You would not believe how low the Balatro creator's expectations were for the roguelike: "My actual production project folder is called 'CardGame' and is still in my 'Learning' directory'"
The indie roguelike is a hit, but developer LocalThunk didn’t believe it would be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro is, by all definitions, a huge success, but its creator initially had astonishingly low expectations for the moreish poker roguelike. Balatrolaunched on February 20 andsold over 1 million copiesby March 18, not even a month later. As with many indie success stories, solo developer LocalThunk didn’t expect anything like the reception he’s gotten.
Oct. 27, 2024
As pre-order culture swells, Monster Hunter Wilds reminds players the upcoming beta really is free: "No pre-order is needed to play!"
The only pre-order bonuses here are some exclusive cosmetics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pre-order bonuses nowadays aren’t quite as aggressive as they used to be - anyone rememberthe silly Deus Ex: Mankind Divided tiers? - but everything from exclusive cosmetics to early access entry are still used to lure excited players into buying the game before release. So, theMonster Hunter Wildsteam has had to remind folks once again that, yes, the upcoming beta is really, really free.
Oct. 26, 2024
As Borderlands 2 fan flexes their super-fast loading, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford appears to tease "seamless" Borderlands 4 loading, then refuses to elaborate
“Seamless, you say?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over on Twitter, Pitchford has sent a short but sweet tweet that raises far more questions than answers in response to one content creator, JoltzDude139, simply enjoying how fast their PC loads Borderlands 2. “Seamless loading will be a reality someday,” theyinnocently write, prompting Pitchford to jump in. “Seamless, you say?
Oct. 26, 2024
As Cities: Skylines 2 woes continue, Paradox Interactive returns to the first city builder with new paid DLC 18 months after its 'final' update
“No resources were diverted from Cities: Skylines 2 for this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsParadox Interactivereels from the troublesome launch ofCities: Skylines 2, the company is returning to the first game in the series, which it had apparently moved on from more than a year ago, with paid DLC. Last May, 18 months ago for those counting, Paradox Interactive seemed to have closed the door on Cities: Skylines' long roadmap with what was supposed to have been the city builder’s very last major update and mini-expansion.
Oct. 26, 2024
Borderlands fan diagnosed with stage 4 cancer sees GoFundMe jump over $10,000 to smash its goal days after the game's community gets involved
Maybe this trashfire world ain’t so trashy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, a self-proclaimed “diehard” fan of the Borderlands looter shooter series called Caleb McAlpine shared that he’dbeen diagnosed with terminal stage 4 cancer, and was then put into contact with the game’s developerin hopes that he’d be able to playBorderlands 4early. That’s not the only thing the Borderlands community has helped with, however, as funding for his treatment has rocketed in the days since.
Oct. 26, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 debuts to 'Mixed' reactions on Steam as players complain about wonky performance, crashes, and the CoD launcher
Blops 6 is out in the wild now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is now out in the wild, and while its unexpectedly meaty campaign is receiving more praise than any other singleplayer CoD mode in recent memory, players are still finding trouble elsewhere. At least onSteam, the game debuted to a ‘Mixed’ aggregate rating based on over 2000 user reviews and counting.
Oct. 26, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s Kiryu actor "really wants" to try the game series, but only if he has enough time to play it from start to finish
Exclusive: Ryoma Takeuchi is looking forward to trying out the Like a Dragon series in future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite not playing the game series for his hard-hitting role, Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi is “looking forward” to playing them in future. “Yes, actually I do have a strong feeling towards that. I really want to play the game, but if only I could be given a break to do so,” Takeuchi said (via translation) when GamesRadar+ asked whether he would now be tempted to play the Like a Dragon series, formerly known as Yakuza in the west.
Oct. 26, 2024
On its 20th anniversary, GTA San Andreas veteran shares the open-world was originally split into three maps: "Memory was very tight on the PS2"
Rockstar Game’s former tech lead celebrates the game’s birthday with a little known fact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ever-chatty Obbe Vermeij, who was the ground-breaking studio’s technical lead for years, recently jumped on social media to explain that the first draft plan for San Andreas' world was quite different. “The original plan was for the three cities to be on separate maps,” Vermeij tweeted earlier today, before noting that the first two GTAs had also been structured in the same way, albeit from a top-down angle.
Oct. 26, 2024
Shadow the Hedgehog is peak Sonic, he's always been peak Sonic, and after 23 years I can't bury the truth any longer
Opinion | The misunderstood black-and-red ’hog has been king of the ring every since his first appearance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Knuckles cemented as Sonic’s ally, the hedgehog hero needed a new rival come the big tenth anniversary game, Sonic Adventure 2.Enter Shadow The Hedgehog. Originally sealed away by Dr Robotnik’s own mad scientist grandfather, when he’s freed he works with the doc to fulfil Robotnik senior, Gerald Robotnik’s, posthumous destructive machinations.
Oct. 25, 2024
Xenophages: The comic book origins of Venom: The Last Dance's main monster
Knull’s army has its origins in a Larry Hama comic from 1996 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Danceis in cinemas now. The seemingly final instalment of the trilogy picks up the story of Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock and his alien symbiote pal as they are transported back to their own reality after theSpider-Man: No Way Home post-credits sequence– and immediately find themselves in a whole heap of trouble and on the run.
Oct. 25, 2024
"I bought a membership before I bought a steak or had sex": MMO fan jailed for 9 years says they "thought about RuneScape every day" of their sentence because "there is no other game" like it
You don’t quit RuneScape, you just take breaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In comments on Reddit, they say that they were charged with attempted murder of a police officer. Official reports from the time confirm that nobody was harmed. In our conversation, they attribute the incident to an episode of paranoia reflecting a drug-induced spiral that they’ve since recovered from, and after ending their teenage years in a bad place and ultimately in prison, they say they’re now working a stable job and living happily with their partner, and with support from friends and family.
Oct. 25, 2024
"Many times it seemed the game would never get made": Alan Wake 2 is "finally complete" thanks to its new DLC, but even its director says "no one knows about the future"
The Lake House just released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As work onAlan Wake 2wraps up with the arrival of its final DLC,The Lake House, writer and director Sam Lake describes the “long and winding road” to the award-winning horror game sequel’s completion. The lead continues: “Many times it seemed the game would never get made. It was a long and winding road.
Oct. 25, 2024
18 months after it was first announced, Star Wars’ Rey movie has lost another writer – the creator of Peaky Blinders
The Rey movie hits another setback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 18 monthsafter it was first announced, Star Wars’ Rey movie has lost another writer. “It’s exciting, because there are lots of discoveries to be had, and that is going to continue to be a creative conversation,” Ridleytold GamesRadar+earlier this year. Hopefully, there is better news for the other Star Wars movies currently in the works.
Oct. 25, 2024
A Helldivers 2 player wrote a whole essay on how it feels to fight bots and almost nobody noticed, but one of the lead devs has responded with an essay of their own
Arrowhead plans to look “more properly” into “how tanky or deadly” bots should be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2may have been given amassive overhaulrecently, with significant buffs to weapons and Stratagems, but that doesn’t mean that Arrowhead is done trying to make the democratic third-person shooter the best game it can be. Last month on Reddit, after thefirst major update of Arrowhead’s 63-day action plan, one fan took to the site with averitable essay of feedbackon the balance of the Automatons.
Oct. 25, 2024
After 28 years, N64 emulation is still a nightmare even for Nintendo – Banjo-Tooie on Switch runs its opening demo at goofy double speed
Nintendo Switch is simply too powerful to handle the Banjo-Kazooie sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the Nintendo 64 is now 28 years old, emulation for the platform is notoriously challenging, and that’s no less true for Nintendo itself. The latest evidence comes from the newly-minted Switch version of N64 classic Banjo-Tooie, which features an inconsequential but pretty much unmissable bug right on the title screen thanks to the game’s improved frame rate.
Oct. 25, 2024
After Death Stranding and Metal Gear, Hideo Kojima wants to create a game that aliens will look at "centuries later" and say "that's awesome"
He says “that’s what it means to leave something behind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimaunderstandably wants his games to impress generations to come, but that’s not all - he also thinks his beloved work may possibly reach the eyes of more otherworldly beings one day. Speaking in a recent interview withAnan News(thanks,Automaton), the legend behind smash-hit titles likeDeath StrandingandMetal Gearexplains that, first and foremost, it’s important for game developers to create games that they’re satisfied with personally.
Oct. 25, 2024
After nightmare popcorn buckets and Facetiming with Megan Thee Stallion, Venom: The Last Dance's wild marketing recreates a viral TikTok trend for its release
Venom 3 amps up its already chaotic marketing trail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom 3is at it again with its wild movie marketing, but instead of releasing another set of troublesome merchandise (we’re looking at you Venom popcorn bucket) the threequel is taking social media campaigning to the next level by having the symbiote take part in a viral TikTok trend.
Oct. 25, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 7 breaks new ground for the MCU by delivering a magic Marvel take on the best Stephen King adaptation to date
Opinion | It really does feel like forever since Marvel has been this good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 7, so turn back now if you haven’t seen it yet… It feels like forever since Marvel has been this good. That’s what first comes to mind when the credits roll onAgatha All Along‘s seventh episode, ‘Death’s Hand In Mine’.
Oct. 25, 2024
An ex-Marvel writer says one of the MCU's most common complaints is being addressed: "Some of their series should have been films… they're taking that more into account now"
Former Armor Wars writer Yassir Lester suggests Marvel is changing its strategy on shows and movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterArmor Wars' creative overhaul, its former writer says Marvel has learned from its past mistakes and is putting “more thought” into what should be a movie and what should be aDisneyPlus series. Ex-Armor Wars head writer Yassir Lester has suggested in an interview withComicBook.
Oct. 25, 2024
Aubrey Plaza's Agatha All Along mystery character is a cosmic Marvel entity with comic book connections to Thanos and Deadpool
Aubrey Plaza’s Agatha All Along character is one of the most powerful cosmic beings in Marvel Comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alongspent weeks dropping some seriouslybig hintsabout thesecret identity of Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal- andmany fans are now gratified to learn that our theories about her secret identity were right. With Rio’s true identity now confirmed, we’ll have to discuss someAgatha All Along spoilersto get into it, so if you’re trying to avoid all spoilers,turn back now.
Oct. 25, 2024
Before Balatro took over the world, the roguelike's creator considered naming it Fool's Gambit - "obviously not a great name," but it had a killer main menu
You could rearrange the letters for fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prior to Balatro marking its place among some of thebest roguelikesaround, solo developer LocalThunk considered calling the game something else - and giving it an interactive menu in which players could rearrange the title’s letters to spell “random crap.” Balatro is a clever name for a poker-inspired deck builder with unique Joker cards - after all, it translates directly to “clown” or “jester” in Latin.
Oct. 25, 2024
Best Buy just dropped a massive gaming flash sale - these are the 11 deals I'd buy this weekend
Offers end Sunday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy has just launched its first major gaming flash sale of the season, dropping prices on everything from PS5 and Nintendo Switch accessories to keyboards, mice, headsets, and even full handheld systems. That means there’s plenty to play for right now, with record-breaking discounts hitting a wide range of gadgets.
Oct. 25, 2024
Best Buy just slashed its top gaming handheld prices, but I'd urge you not to pick the highest spec option
The Asus ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go are in a price punchout. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Original article: TheAsusROG Ally and Legion Go are currently scrapping it out with discounts, but there’s a clear winner in my eyes. I’ve spent a significant amount of time with both portable PCs, and whileLenovo’s powerhouse features some pretty expensive specs on paper, its main rival strikes a much better balance in the hands.
Oct. 25, 2024
"How do those spaces feel when they're slightly more intimate?" Alan Wake 2: The Lake House's game director on bringing a bit of Control to Bright Falls
Interview | Game director Kyle Rowley talks bringing a bit of the Control flavor to the world of Alan Wake 2 in its The Lake House DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In the world of gaming, it’s all about the Remedy Connected Universe (RCU), within which the developer’s Alan Wake and Control games co-exist alongside heavy references to the rest of their portfolio.
Oct. 25, 2024
Blindfolded Super Mario 64 speedrunner sets new world record in a disastrous attempt where he died 7 times and declared "this run sucks"
“I’m not saying this to make the speedrun meme. This run literally sucks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bubzia, the blindfolded speedrunning specialist, is grinding a new category in Super Mario 64. Earlier this week, he embarked on a run that immediately turned to a disaster, replete with deaths, missed tricks, and bad jumps. It turned out to be a new world record.
Oct. 25, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Zombies has the FPS series' first arachnophobia toggle, and y'know, I think I'll just stick with the regular spiders please
This is a good accessibility feature, but personally the legless atrocities are the scarier creature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6Zombies has a series first accessibility feature that lets you change the appearance of spiders for people who suffer from arachnophobia. Which is genuinely great! The more accessibility options, the better. But holy heck, the things that replace spiders when you toggle on the setting are legless, leering, utterly godless abominations.
Oct. 25, 2024
D&D Dungeon Master's Guide 2024 lore glossary was a fun but slight "pain in the ass," say devs
There’s a lot of history to trawl through When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There was some pain in the ass, but it was also just a ton of fun to dig into this stuff, to surface the characters that we thought were important for every D&D fan to have some familiarity with,” senior game designer James Wyatt tells us when we catch up ahead of the book’s launch.
Oct. 25, 2024
Despite its first-person combat, Avowed doesn't want you to get stabbed in the back: "You have to make sure you're giving players full awareness of the area around them"
Don’t expect a bar brawl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Combat in Avowed may not be too difficult, thanks to the enemy AI being prevented from swarming you. You know that scene in The Matrix Reloaded where all the Agent Smith clones rush in and pile onto Neo? Well, don’t expect the same thing to happen inAvowed. In an interview withObsidiangame director Carrie Patel, she tells Edge magazine about the way combat has been designed to make best use of the first-person camera without overwhelming you.
Oct. 25, 2024
Black Ops 6 Zombies makes me feel like I'm in 2010 again, in the best way possible
Opinion | Mom said it’s my turn to open the Mystery Box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Treyarch promisedCall of Duty: Black Ops 6would herald the return of round-based zombies, my heart skipped a beat. It’s been years since I’ve clicked with Call of Duty’s zombies – fittingly, the last entry I adored was the original Black Ops.
Oct. 25, 2024
Destiny 2 players were right: Bungie confirms an issue "in our code" making some god roll guns harder to get, and says it has already identified a potential fix
Destiny 2 “Weightgate” was real after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - October 25:Following additional reports,Bungie has confirmedwhat many Destiny 2 players suspected. The studio says an issue “in our code” has made “some random perk combinations harder to earn per legendary weapon perk set. In some cases, desirable perk combinations are a bit easier to earn as well.
Oct. 25, 2024
Diablo 4 boss admits the Spiritborn is "going to have some issues that need to be addressed," but "some people don't recognize the difference between 'fix' and 'nerf'"
But “I’m not saying we’re doing anything,” Rod Fergusson clarifies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s new Spiritborn class has certainly been making waves since its arrival in the action RPG earlier this month, but as the series' boss tests the waters on whether or not certain things should be fixed, he’s reminded players that there’s a “difference between ‘fix’ and ‘nerf.
Oct. 25, 2024
Diablo 4 boss asks players if the broken Spiritborn class should be fixed and gets an overwhelming response: "Leave it!"
“No, I’m not offering ‘break the other classes’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson has polledDiablo 4players on whether Blizzard should tone down the absolutely borked Spiritborn class, and well, the overwhelming sentiment from the community seems to very much be no, it should be left alone. ICYMI, Diablo 4 added its first new class, Spiritborn, as part of the recentVessel of Hatred DLC, and while the response has been largely positive, it’s also far too easy to exploit using bugs to pump out stupid big numbers.
Oct. 25, 2024
Don't worry, the Manor Lords dev is still working on the city builder RTS despite silence as of late: "Nothing 'cool' sadly but still it's hard work that's needed"
Manor Lords' market rework is taking more time than expected because “players were still messaging me that it’s bad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been wondering whyManor Lordsdeveloper Greg Styczeń hasn’t said much about the hit city builder lately, well, you aren’t the only one. However, Styczeń has now provided an update on the game and confirmed things are still happening in the background despite his recent silence.
Oct. 25, 2024
Existential, weird and dark, Mouthwashing's surreal philosophical processing of mortality hits hard
Indie Spotlight | In space, no one can hear you think about dying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A game about accepting you’re going to die, lost in space on a crippled ship way beyond rescue doesn’tsoundlike huge amounts of fun… and, well, it isn’t for any of the people involved. But Mouthwashing from developer Wrong Organ does make for a fascinatingly surreal, existential exploration of blame, grief and responsibility, as the crew of a doomed cargo hauler, the Tulper, come to terms with their imminent ends.
Oct. 25, 2024
FC 25 Trailblazers guide and full cards list
Haaland, Bonmati and Palmer get OP cards in your FC 25 Trailblazers guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 25 Trailblazers promo is complete, and both Team 1 and Team 2 gave us some welcome Halloween treats.EA FC 25passed over old faves like Ultimate Scream and Shapeshifters to deliver hot new cards for Erling Haaland, Cole Palmer and Ousmane Dembele.
Oct. 25, 2024
Former PlayStation boss says Japan Studio's closure "wasn't necessarily" surprising: "When a studio hasn't had a hit for a while, then they forget how that feels"
“You start to forget how to get there,” says Shawn Layden When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been over three years since PlayStation’s Japan Studio was closed and reorganized, but one former PlayStation boss thinks that it “wasn’t necessarily a surprise,” despite being “sad” about it. “It’s tough when a studio hasn’t had a hit for a while, then they forget how that feels,” Layden says.
Oct. 25, 2024
Good Omens will conclude with one, feature-length episode rather than a full season 3
Good Omens season 3 will be just one episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good Omens season 3 will be just one, feature-length episode of 90 minutes, and creator Neil Gaiman has exited the show,Deadlinereports. The news comes afterproduction was previously put on pausefollowing sexual assault allegations against Gaiman, first reported by UK outletTortoise. Gaiman denies the allegations.Deadline previously reported that Gaiman"made an offer to Amazon and producers to take a back seat on the latest season so that it can continue amid crisis talks" over the show’s future.
Oct. 25, 2024
Hades 2 patch 6 lets us live out our Zelda and Dark Souls fantasies by making pots easier than ever to smash, and nerfs nearly every new enemy
Enemies in the Olympus Update’s new region are also getting nerfed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shortly after dropping a Herculean update last week, developer Supergiant Games has now quickly responded to the boats of fan feedback that washed ashore withHades 2’s sixth patch. The in-progress roguelike took Melinoe to a new region, gave her a new jetpack-gauntlet weapon, and expanded its pantheon of gods further inlast week’s Olympus Update, but the titular region seems to have kicked everyone’s butts a bit too hard as the studio is now walking back some of that challenge.
Oct. 25, 2024
Hades 2's huge new update is finally letting me confront enemies the best way I know how: with my fists first
Now Playing | An Olympus-sized update well worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I suffer from a very unique, very painful curse whereby life keeps getting in the way of myHades 2fixation. If a family holiday to Spain (poor me) coinciding with the initial Early Access launch wasn’t stressful enough, last week saw me catching a train out of town for my cousin’s wedding on the very night that Supergiant’s latest story update dropped.
Oct. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station may have been dominating our Major Orders for the last month, but Arrowhead still isn't "going into the details" on it yet
Like the rest of the game, the DSS will “most likely change and evolve over time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players may have been contributing to the construction of the Democracy Space Station for over a month now, but Arrowhead still isn’t ready to reveal all about what it’ll have to offer. Last month, thefirst in a series of Major Ordersto construct the space station (the DSS) began, with the promise of it becoming a “powerful strategic tool for reshaping the Galactic Map” which could ultimately “change the course of the war.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to decrypt the Black ops 6 keypad code
Using decryption you can guess the BO6 keypad code When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Ops 6 keypad decryption puzzle is a simple Mastermind game where a decryption log shows what numbers you guess are correct or in the right place. Solving it means what your guesses reveal and then rearranging them, or making new ones until all the numbers are green.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to get Black Ops 6 Zombies Loot Keys and open the Vault
The Liberty Falls vault needs loot keys in Black Ops 6 Zombies, here’s where to get them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting Black Ops 6 Zombies Loot Keys let’s you open the Liberty Falls Vault found in the bank at the map’s center. These keys are hard to come find, and you’ll also need the Liberty Falls Vault combination to open the area where they can be used, but the rewards are more than worth it.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to get the Black Ops 6 safe code
The BO6 safe code involves solving a range of puzzles to get the answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get the Black Ops 6 safe code you will have to first solve several other puzzles around your safe house. It probably won’t be clear at the time, but almost every other objective in your between missions base is interlinked, and only when you’ve completed them all can you get the final code you need.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to hack the computer in Black Ops 6 and solve the cipher
The BO6 cipher will hack the computer in the safe house basement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To hack the computer in Black Ops 6 you’ll need to solve a cipher and work out a coded message. It’s simple, if fiddly, but if you’re having problems matching the number and letters, I’ve solved it all for you. Here’s what to do and how.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to light the boiler in Black Ops 6
There’s a knack to getting the furnace lit in the BO6 safe house When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Ops 6 boiler puzzle has you lighting a furnace by turning valves to get a pilot light on for a generator. It’s not that clear though, with some trial and error required to work out what you need to do.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to solve the Black Ops 6 piano puzzle solution
The BO6 piano starts a chain of puzzles in your safe house. Here’s the solution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 piano puzzle is found when you reach your safe house, and starts a series of puzzles that opens up a basement area, ultimately leading to theBlack Ops 6 safe code. This is the beginning of a sequence of interlocked puzzles that lead into one another and will eventually get you $1000 to help upgrade your base before you even start the main story.
Oct. 25, 2024
How to solve the Black Ops 6 radio signal puzzle and get the code
The BO6 radio signal will help you pick the objects you need to get the right numbers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Ops 6 radio puzzle involves tuning in a radio to get a coded message that will then help you pick out a code with the black light. While it’s not clear why as you’re doing this, as one of the many basement puzzles you’ll have to solve, it will eventually give you theBlack Ops 6 safe code.
Oct. 25, 2024
If I were you, I'd grab this Alienware rig for a record low price and turn it into an RTX 5070 PC next year
Save, then upgrade. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Off the back of reviewing one of the latestAlienwaregaming PCs, I found myself questioning whether picking up a new rig right now is wise. After all, there’s a strong chanceAMDandNvidiawill release next-gen graphics cards in the new year, and that’ll no doubt come with a sense of frame rate FOMO. However, I’ve just stumbled across an excellent Aurora R16 discount that could be used to make a cheaper RTX 5070 system when the time comes.
Oct. 25, 2024
If the Nintendo Switch 2 doesn’t have an OLED screen at launch, I’m waiting for its follow up
Sticking to an LCD display for the upcoming Switch successor would be a big missed opportunity for Nintendo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just about every Nintendo fan, and their mom, is gearing up for the official reveal of the Nintendo Switch follow-up, and I’m no different. Every stern warning from Nintendo that there ‘will be no mention of the Switch successor’ in its most recent sea of Direct presentations has only made my anticipation grow.
Oct. 25, 2024
It looks like Star Wars: Skeleton Crew has an intriguing connection to Ahsoka
There could be a link between Skeleton Crew and Ahsoka When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skeleton Crew is the next Star Wars show on the way – and, judging by a new look at the series, it seems to have an intriguing connection to Ahsoka. The new look at the show, courtesy ofEmpire magazine, shows Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood in a cave of some kind, touching some mysterious writing inscribed on the wall.
Oct. 25, 2024
John Wick almost had an alternate ending where the puppy lived, but Keanu Reeves "stood up" for the original vision
The dog almost survived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing everyone knows about John Wick, it’s that he wasreallyupset when the bad guys killed his dog. As it turns out, that almost didn’t happen. An alternate ending of the film could’ve showed the innocent pup survived, but Keanu Reeves himself was opposed to the idea.
Oct. 25, 2024
Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton's new movie asks all the big questions about taking death into your own hands
Big Screen Spotlight | Pedro Almodóvar’s The Room Next Door is a thought-provoking look at love, death, and friendship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film stars Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton as Ingrid and Martha, old friends and former colleagues who reconnect after Ingrid learns from a mutual acquaintance that Martha is undergoing treatment for cancer in a nearby New York City hospital.
Oct. 25, 2024
Legendary horror dev says the whole time he was making Silent Hill 1, 2, 3, and "a cancelled title, I never had any girlfriends. Coz I had no time for it"
We thank you for your sacrifice, Masahiro Ito When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary Silent Hill artist Masahiro Ito had to abstain from romantic relationships earlier in his career simply because he didn’t have time for them. Ito was art director on Team Silent and served as creature designer for Silent Hill, art director on Silent Hill 2 - a role in which he came up with the iconic Pyramid Head monster - and art director on Silent Hill 3.
Oct. 25, 2024
Magic: The Gathering creator Richard Garfield talks game design: "Players look back now and see a bunch of broken cards"
Exploring a decades-long career, and what comes next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say that Richard Garfield is a legend in the tabletop community. Besides rattling off some of thebest board gamesover the past two decades, he created a certain, indie card game called Magic: The Gathering. I doubt you’ve heard of it.
Oct. 25, 2024
Microsoft Gaming laid off over 2,500 workers this year, but it still found enough spare change to give its CEO a $79 million bonus
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella gets a 62% pay rise for this fiscal year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft laid off more than 2,500 peopleworking in its games division this year, but the trillion dollar company still scrounged together enough spare change under the couch to give its CEO an even bigger bonus. What’s more surprising, at least in these gamified lands, is that Nadella’s compensation is actually 62% higher than last year’s $48.
Oct. 25, 2024
Netflix confirms more Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is on the way, as it unveils first look at season 2
Sam and Lara reunite in the first look at Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They can definitely relax now, though, as not only do we have a synopsis for the new batch of episodes, the platform has unveiled a first look at them, too. Check it out above. “When adventurer Lara Croft discovers a trail of stolen African Orisha masks, she joins forces with her best friend Sam to retrieve the precious artifacts,” reads the logline.
Oct. 25, 2024
One of Amazon's best animated shows is coming back for season 4
The Legend of Vox Machina is set to continue on Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, The Legend of Vox Machina fans! More episodes are officially on the way – but given that season 3 has only just finished airing, we’re not quite sure when the new chapter will premiere yet. Prime Video, Critical Role, and animation studio Titmouse confirmed the news on October 23, releasing a short video starring actors Sam Riegel, who voices Scanlan, Laura Bailey (Vex), Taliesin Jaffe (Percy), and Marisha Ray (Keyleth).
Oct. 25, 2024
Publishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservation
“This fails the needs of citizens in favor of a weak sauce argument from the industry, and it’s really disappointing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A three-year fight to help support game preservation has come to a sad end today. The US copyright office has denied a request for a DMCA exemption that would allow libraries to remotely share digital access to preserved video games.
Oct. 25, 2024
Sea of Thieves devs' mysterious survival game rears its head after 4 years, as Xbox boss Phil Spencer goes hands-on
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phil Spenceris maybe one of the few gaming executives who actually plays games - his Vampire Survivors playtime on Xbox is staggering, for what it’s worth, not to mention all the times he’s been spotted in-game ornuked in Fallout 76. But he’s now decided to flex on everyone by sharing that he’s played unreleased versions ofFableandEverwild.
Oct. 25, 2024
Spider-Man 4 swings onto the big screen in July 2026 with a release date that bumps right up against Christopher Nolan's new movie, also starring Tom Holland
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As for Spider-Man 4, it’s slated to be helmed by Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton, who was previously signed on for Avengers 5, which has now been renamed Avengers: Doomsday, and will be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo of Avengers: Infinity War/Endgame fame. What’s still up in the air is how the film will pick up from Holland’s last appearance as Spidey in the smash hit Spider-Man: No Way Home, which ended with everyone forgetting who Peter Parker is, including his girlfriend MJ and his best friend Ned Leeds.
Oct. 25, 2024
Star Wars: Legacy of Vader explores the period between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker with an "angry, frustrated… dangerous" Kylo Ren
It’s a new ongoing series from Charles Soule and Luke Ross When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel wrapped up many of its ongoing Star Wars comics recently, but they’re far from done with the galaxy far, far away… As well as the recently announcedBattle of Jakku trilogyand the newStar Wars: Jedi Knights series, Marvel has now announced Legacy of Vader – an ongoing series from the team of writer Charles Soule and artist Luke Ross.
Oct. 25, 2024
Studio behind arguably the best walking sim ever has the perfect pitch for its next game: a mix of Ico, Studio Ghibli, and David Attenborough
What Remains of Edith Finch studio is ready to talk about its next game that’s “stranger” than what you’re used to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Giant Sparrow hasn’t named or even shown its next adventure, but a post from itswebsitesays the early-in-development game is focused “on exploring the wonders and horrors of biology” where “you play as a field biologist studying both mundane and fantastical urban wildlife.
Oct. 25, 2024
Take your driving set up to the next level with this sim-racing wheel from MOZA Racing and Lamborghini
The MOZA Racing x Automobili Lamborghini Squadra Corse Essenza SCV12 wheel packs a seriously impressive amount of tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Essenza SCV12 Sim-Racing Steering Wheel is a thing of beauty, which isn’t surprising given that it’s an officially licensed replica of the actual wheel used in Automobili Lamborghini’s Essenza SCV12, with additional enhancements to optimise it for sim-racing.
Oct. 25, 2024
The 25 best shows on Netflix to watch right now
From Arcane to Black Doves, here are the best Netflix shows to stream right this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In this guide of the best shows on Netflix to watch right now, there are picks for everyone, from nail-biting thrillers like Black Doves to animated gems likeArcane. As we know, it’s not always easy to choose something to watch among the streaming platform’s vast catalog, so we’re here to make your life a lot easier this Christmas.
Oct. 25, 2024
The 32 greatest Jake Gyllenhaal movies
A friend is a gift you give yourself, and so is a good Jake Gyllenhaal flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movies have always been in Jake Gyllenhaal’s blood. Born to a film director father and screenwriter mother, Jake Gyllenhaal has enjoyed a prolific and consistent career in Hollywood. But for all the years and movies he’s appeared in, which of them deserve the accolade as his greatest ever?
Oct. 25, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 XM4 loadout and build
Get an AR that feels like an SMG with this BO6 XM4 build When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best XM4 build for Black Ops 6 makes use of the gun’s stability at mid to long range. By adding the right attachments, you can increase the handling and the aim down sights speed, bringing it up to par with quick-firing SMGs like theBlack Ops 6 C9, that are otherwise dominating the meta so far.
Oct. 25, 2024
The Girl with All the Gifts and Lucifer writer Mike Carey's new series Ghostbox is a horror story with a fantasy twist
It’s one of five new series from ComiXology Originals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halloween is almost upon us andComiXology Originalsare getting in the spooky season mood with a creepy new five-issue limited series from Lucifer writer Mike Carey, artist Pablo Raimondi, and colorist José Villarrubia. In Ghostbox, two sisters receive an unexpected inheritance from a mysterious uncle: a house in a remote part of Cornwall.
Oct. 25, 2024
The Last of Us and Death Stranding actor doesn't want to take his game roles to TV and film: "I'm more excited about the other version"
Troy Baker says he’d be “repeating” himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Joel inThe Last of Us(and too many other games to name, like Death Stranding) has no desire to play the same characters in TV and film adaptations. Troy Baker has been a pretty unavoidable fixture in mainstream games for well over a decade since the actor has lent his voice and mocap performance to everything from Uncharted 4, Marvel’s Avengers, and Final Fantasy 13 to Death Stranding, Tales of Vesperia, and Bioshock Infinite.
Oct. 25, 2024
This JBL Quantum 610 gaming headset needs some tinkering to unlock its full potential, but it's new record low price is a no brainer
Pair your PC with this feature-packed mid-range headset When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gaming headset discounts are a dime a dozen. Even on the lead-up to Black Friday, we’ve begun to see some of the cups from the biggest brands in the business shave off some cash. JBL isn’t as well-known as its audio tech rival. However its JBL Quantum 610 headset is packed full of features that even make my gaming setup, which is already overflowing with cans, question if it needs another pair.
Oct. 25, 2024
Toxin: Does Venom's symbiote "grandson" appear in Venom: The Last Dance?
Is Stephen Graham playing the comics character? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Danceis out now, bringing the Tom Hardy-starring trilogy to a close. In the new film, Eddie and his symbiote are on the run, implicated in the death of Detective Mulligan (Stephen Graham) in the previous movie,Venom: Let There Be Carnage. As anyone who watched that film will know, however, Mulligan is not really dead.
Oct. 25, 2024
Venom 3 Easter eggs: all the Marvel references and deep cuts in The Last Dance explained
All the Venom 3 Easter eggs explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Danceis finally here, and, as you might expect, there are plenty of Easter eggs to sink your symbiote teeth into. Picking up in the aftermath of Spider-Man: No Way Home and Venom: Let There Be Carnage, The Last Dance sees Eddie and Venom on the run from both earthly authorities and big bad Knull’s forces.
Oct. 25, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance director talks her "beautiful memory" of filming the ending: "Everybody was super emotional"
Exclusive: Kelly Marcel talks filming Venom 3’s tearjerker ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains major spoilers forVenom: The Last Dance! Turn back if you haven’t seen the new Marvel movie yet! As you can guess from the title, Venom: The Last Dance is the send-off for the Venom franchise, bringing the adventures of Eddie and his symbiote pal to a close.
Oct. 25, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance ending explained
We break down the ending of the Venom threequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Dance, the last installment in the Tom Hardy-led Venom trilogy. As with any Marvel movie… there’s a lot that happens at the end. Fear not, though, because we’ve rounded up every major event that takes place in the third act of Venom: The Last Dance.
Oct. 25, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance post-credits scene: Does the Marvel threequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on Venom 3? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Does Venom: The Last Dance have a post-credits scene? What if we told you there weretwo? As with any Marvel movie, there are post-credits scene worth sticking around for. There’s also a mid-credits scene, which sets up something of a revenge arc for a newly introduced supervillain…
Oct. 25, 2024
Will there be a Venom 4? What Tom Hardy has said about returning to the Marvel franchise
Is The Last Dance really the last dance? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Dancehas been billed as the final installment in the Venom franchise, but what are the chances of a fourquel? The Last Dance picks up in the aftermath of Venom: Let There Be Carnage and Spider-Man: No Way Home, with Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock and his symbiote pal Venom forced to go on the run.
Oct. 25, 2024
Wolverine drops in for Amazing Spider-Man #60, the finale of Zeb Wells' run
Get an early look at pages from Amazing Spider-Man #60 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Zeb Wells is leaving Amazing Spider-Man with #60, and now Marvel has released an early preview of the oversized issue marking the finale of his run, which is culminating in a brutal knock-down, drag-out fight between Spider-Man and Tombstone, who has bedeviled the web-slinger throughout this volume of the title.
Oct. 25, 2024
World of Warcraft celebrates its 20th anniversary by selling a $90 version of a mount that cost $475 around 6 years ago, knocking the MMO's economy sideways
That much for the Trader’s Gilded Brutosaur is ludicrous! Give me five of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of World of Warcraft’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Blizzard is selling a $90 version of a mount that would have cost you $475 around six years ago – and it’s causing a bit of a scene. Aside from being an absolute unit, our Brutosaur friend sets itself apart fromother mountsas it can house two NPC vendors selling goods or repairing weapons and armor.
Oct. 25, 2024
Despite Netflix's wave of cancelations, this drama becomes the joint-longest-running series on the streamer thanks to a surprise early season 7 renewal
Good news, Virgin River fans! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Virgin River has just become one of Netflix’s longest-running shows – and in this day and age, with the streamer so quick to axe a much-loved series after just one season, that’squitethe achievement. Thanks to an early renewal, the drama joins the likes of Orange is the New Black and Grace and Frankie, both of which aired for seven seasons.
Oct. 24, 2024
"I'm honored that Stardew is included": Unstoppable roguelike Balatro continues its indie game bucket list with Stardew Valley collab art drawn by Eric Barone himself
Plus Cyberpunk 2077, Slay the Spire, and The Binding of Isaac for good measure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Poker roguelike hit Balatro is continuing its ascent to the highest echelons of indie game myth with a new collaboration featuring indie legends Slay the Spire and The Binding of Isaac,yet another CDPR crossoverwith Cyberpunk 2077, and even Stardew Valley via custom art drawn by creator Eric Barone himself.
Oct. 24, 2024
A Helldivers 2 Xbox release is "not up to" Arrowhead but to Sony and Phil Spencer to "duke out" - but if Sony says no, that's it
It could “hypothetically” happen if “both partners think it would benefit them” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players may only be able to spread managed democracy on PC and PS5 right now, but one Arrowhead community manager says it could “hypothetically” release on Xbox at some point, too – although it won’t be up to the developers.
Oct. 24, 2024
A second, secret Predator movie from Prey director Dan Trachtenberg is coming out next year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not one, but two Predator movies are apparently coming out next year. “We’ve actually done two of them. Two are coming out next year,” Fox president Steve Asbell toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “One I can’t talk about yet, but the other one is the live-action Predatorfilm with Elle Fanning that just wrapped in New Zealand.
Oct. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 7 is getting compared to one of Mike Flanagan's best TV shows, as Marvel fans call for Patti LuPone to get an Emmy
“Both different contexts and executions but similar in stunning, memorable, emotional impact” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Agatha All Along. If you’ve yet to catch up with episode 7, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Agatha All Along fans were left emotionally devastated by theMarvel spin-off’s most recent episodeas Patti LuPone’s clairvoyant Lilia slowly worked out that she’d have to sacrifice herself to save Billy, Jen, and Agatha.
Oct. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 7 just dropped another intriguing clue that Wanda is still alive, giving more hope to Marvel fans
Agatha Harkness just implied that the Scarlet Witch may not be dead following the events of Doctor Strange 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! The following features major spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 7, so don’t scroll down if you haven’t seen it… Throughout Agatha All Along so far, the newest Marvel show to arrive onDisney Plus, there has been much discussion over whether Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch is really dead.
Oct. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 7 review and recap: "One of the best episodes of the WandaVision spin-off yet"
Heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measure, the latest chapter in Agatha All Along is one of the best episodes of the WandaVision spin-off yet, as it explore Lilia’s clairvoyant powers and recontextualizes all we’ve seen before Patti LuPone’s emotional performance Sasheer Zamata’s pitch-perfect comic relief Elaborate, stunning set design and costuming Not enough Agatha Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along just gave away a finale spoiler, but it might not be exactly what you think it means
Play your cards right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along episode 7 may have just ‘spoiled’ its finale showdown – but not in the way you might be expecting. Spoilers for Agatha All Along follow. You have been warned! Death quite literally arrived in Agatha All Along this week and, inevitably, that spelled the end for one of Agatha’s coven on the Witches' Road.
Oct. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along just topped WandaVision with its latest episode and it's proof that creator Jac Schaeffer should become Marvel Television's answer to Kevin Feige
Opinion: Why WandaVision and Agatha All Along’s Jac Schaeffer is the perfect candidate to oversee the MCU on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Weeks ago, it may have seemed fair to question the existence of Agatha All Along. Most notable for itsrotating list of name changesin the lead-up to release (Coven of Chaos is still our favorite), it seemed inevitable that the Kathryn Hahn-led series would join the ever-growing selection of MCU TV series that have failed to dazzle in recent years – such as Secret Invasion and Echo.
Oct. 24, 2024
Alienware Aurora R16 review: “I’m on board with this down-to-earth powerhouse”
Top-tier performance More efficient design Quiet cooling Plenty of ports Upgradability is limited Lacks character compared to R15 Lofty price Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I love quirky gaming PCs, but theAlienwareAurora R16 is a rig that’s designed to shake off any weird kid allegations. Unlike its R15 predecessor, Dell’s latest system has ditched the Portal turret getup and instead wears a sleek little black case that embodies conventional efficiency rather than eye-catching aesthetics.
Oct. 24, 2024
As Agatha All Along episode 7 finally reveals the true identity of Aubrey Plaza's Rio, Marvel fans are rejoicing that their theories were right
The reveal of Rio’s true identity comes with a heartbreaking fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! The following features major spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 7, so turn back now if you haven’t seen it… After weeks of speculation and clues, the true identity of Aubrey Plaza’s mysterious witch has finally been revealed and well, it’s something we all saw coming.
Oct. 24, 2024
As the Prince of Persia Metroidvania team disbands, Baldur's Gate 3 dev says if Ubisoft wants "subs over sales" then "developers must get used to not having jobs"
Ubisoft’s approach “just isn’t sensible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “If the statement ‘gamers should get used to not owning their games’ is true because of a specific release strategy (sub above sales),” he says, “then the statement ‘developers must get used to not having jobs if they make a critically acclaimed game’ (platform strategy above title sales) is also true, and that just isn’t sensible - even from a business perspective.
Oct. 24, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 looks like a totally different RPG with a first-person camera mod, and it's so cool that Larian lead Swen Vincke says "I want to play this"
First-person AND WASD controls? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the help of just a few mods,Baldur’s Gate 3can go from a third-person experience you click your way through to a first-person RPG with WASD controls - and Larian Studios lead Swen Vincke himself wants to give the latter way to play a go. A recentvideofrom YouTuber Proxy Gate Tactician highlights a game-changing combination of mods, overhauling everything from camera tweaks to character movement.
Oct. 24, 2024
Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees creator Patrick Horvath announces new satirical horror Free For All
It’s the first of a new range of “high-profile” books from Oni Press When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Free For All is described as a “gory and gripping” 56-page one-shot graphic novella that introduces “a brave new world where greed and glory have become inextricably linked in a spectacularly brutal game that has enraptured millions around the globe,” according to the publisher.
Oct. 24, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 isn't even out yet, but early players are already chasing rare camos and one streamer has claimed a gold weapon skin in just 1 hour
The grind doesn’t stop, even if it hasn’t begun for some When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheCall of Duty: Black Ops 6 release timeisn’t here for everyone, but it is for those on Xbox willing to use the good ol' New Zealand trick to play the shooter early – and those people aren’t wasting time getting on the camo grind.
Oct. 24, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release time – the countdown to the new CoD game is on
Here’s when Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 releases on PC, PlayStation, and Xbox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With less than 24 hours to the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release time, the countdown is now well and truly on. Not only does that mean we’ll have a new entry in the FPS series to play, but I imagine a few of us will be taking a trip to New Zealand, too – more on that later.
Oct. 24, 2024
Dev behind one of 2024's best Metroidvanias rage-quit Hollow Knight at first, but came back later and "now, I think I've put over 200 hours into it"
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus design lead wasn’t feeling the quintessential Metroidvania at first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In aReddit AMA, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus design lead Chris Stair prefaced his story about rage-quitting Hollow Knight by saying he’s since become a “huge” fan. “That game was absolutely groundbreaking—the way it combines a cutesy-yet-dark aesthetic with incredibly tight, deep mechanics and world-building… gah, it’s just so good.
Oct. 24, 2024
Disney announces new physical collectors editions of some of Disney Plus' best Star Wars and Marvel shows with tons of deleted scenes
Calling all Mando fans… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At a time when movie fans are searching for digital media more than ever,Disneywill soon release new restored steel book collector’s editions of some ofDisneyPlus’ best Marvel and Star Wars shows from The Mandalorian to Hawkeye. The studio announced the news via a press release, stating that a selection of original series fromLucasfilmandMarvel Studioswill be available on 4K UHD.
Oct. 24, 2024
Eric Barone confirms Stardew Valley update 1.6.9 for all platforms and reminds fans some new stuff is "better experienced" on a new save
Stardew Valley 1.6 is “still on track” to release on console in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has assured fans that the massive 1.6 update is still set to launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch on November 4 as previously announced. In doing so, he also confirmed the new 1.6.9 update is coming to all platforms, including PC, on the same day.
Oct. 24, 2024
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Truth Enforcers Warbond
With the Helldivers 2 Truth Enforcers Warbond, the Ministry of Truth is arming its elite soldiers with new weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Truth Enforcers Warbond brings a selection of fresh rewards to the battlefield, courtesy of Super Earth’s Ministry of Truth. There are several new weapons to choose from, including a shotgun with light and medium armor penetrating rounds, and a plasma pistol that can be charged up to release a more powerful blast.
Oct. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 has a new Warbond coming next week, and it's got anti-stagger armor plus a booster that lets you sprint forever at the cost of your health
The Truth Enforcers Warbond is definitely, definitely not filled with lies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newHelldivers 2 Truth Enforcers Warbondis dropping on Thursday, October 31, and among other things I hope you’re ready to see this new emote in every other meme and GIF on the Reddit and Discord. AsHelldivers 2community manager Katherine Baskin outlined ina PlayStation blog post, Truth Enforcers is absolutely, 100% not filled with lies and deceit.
Oct. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2's army of flying bots has been stopped, but now players face a tough decision - protect the Democracy Space Station or the Terminid version of Jurassic Park
The choice is yours, Helldivers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After days of fighting,Helldivers 2players have emerged victorious overthe villainous Jet Brigade– a loathsome group of Automatons wielding the power of stolen Super Earth Jump Pack tech to take to the skies and wreak havoc. However, their next Major Order forces a tough decision. In a Super Earth dispatch shared on Twitter, High Command confirms that thanks to Helldivers' latest efforts, the bots' attempts to discover the location of the Democracy Space Station – a"new strategic-level weapon" that’s been in the works since last monthover aseries of Major Orders– have thankfully “yielded nothing.
Oct. 24, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered tech analysis says it's almost more remake than remaster, rivaling the fantastic Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls remakes
You can split hairs over the difference between a remake and a remaster, but this is looking like a good one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered continues the trend of big first-party PlayStation games getting upgrades they may not actually need - but that’s no slight on the work of the devs bringing these upgrades to life.
Oct. 24, 2024
How Settlers of Catan changed board games forever
Looking back at almost 30 years of the iconic Eurogame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With over 40 million copies sold worldwide today, The Settlers of Catan is one of the most successful and arguablybest board gamesever to land in the tabletop gaming space. Designed by the late Klaus Teuber,Catanstarted as a passion project that, over its 29 years of existence, has branched off into a sea of expansions, spinoffs, scenarios, adaptations, and themed series', as well as card games and digital adaptations.
Oct. 24, 2024
How to play the Monster Hunter Wilds beta
Get the Monster Hunter Wilds open beta test on PS5, Xbox Series, and PC by following these instructions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monster Hunter Wilds beta is live now for all players on PS5, Xbox and Steam PC, completely free and lasting for several days. In it, players will have the chance to experience the first area ofMonster Hunter Wildsfor themselves - the Windward Plains -as well as fight the various monsters within it.
Oct. 24, 2024
Hunt Showdown dev defends Ghostface skin by saying it "fits into the dark, supernatural atmosphere as an ageless, almost mythological figure that transcends eras"
Crytek has responded to criticism over Hunt: Showdown’s Scream crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hunt: Showdown developer Crytek has addressed the criticism surroundingthe game’s Scream crossover and Ghostface skin. For some context, Hunt: Showdown is a multiplayer first-person shooter set in an alternate history 1890s Colorado, and Scream is a 1996 horror movie slasher set in the fictional town of Woodsboro, California.
Oct. 24, 2024
It only takes 2 years to become a god: Pokemon Platinum scientist achieves omniscience by beating 4 billion versions of the RPG at the same time with the power of math
Step aside, Arceus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow, it’s possible to beat all 4,294,967,296 permutations of Pokemon Platinum simultaneously using the same button presses, as long as you can simulate a full multiverse of timelines and account for their worst-case scenarios at all times. But to play through over four billion timelines at the same time, you’ve got to consider the worst things that can happen.
Oct. 24, 2024
It's been 18 years, but Oblivion can still find as many ways to surprise me as Skyrim – even if it means making an orc-vampire monstrosity
The life and times of Chill David When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there was money on the line, I could run through The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion’s tutorial blindfolded. Looking at the latest character I’ve made – an impossibly narrow-headed orc, so pale he’s almost glowing – I almost wish I was playing in complete darkness. But I’ve played so much of this gem that it’s taking more and more eccentric playthroughs to keep Tamriel feeling fresh.
Oct. 24, 2024
Juno Temple compares Venom: The Last Dance to her forgotten role in The Dark Knight Rises: "It was a real introduction into what it is to be a part of one of these movies"
Exclusive: Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor talk joining the Venom-verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InVenom: The Last Dance, Juno Temple and Chiwetel Ejiofor both make theirSony-verse debut – though, this is neither actor’s first rodeo. Temple has a role in Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises as a character named Jen, a friend of Anne Hathaway’s Selina Kyle, while Ejiofor plays Baron Mordo in the MCU.
Oct. 24, 2024
Liam Neeson may retire from action movies soon because "you can't fool audiences": "I'm 72 – it has to stop at some stage"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Takenstar Liam Neeson is considering retiring from action movies, and already he has an end date in mind. “I’m 72 – it has to stop at some stage,” Neeson, who has had a latter-day career renaissance as the star of several run-and-gun actioners, toldPeople. “You can’t fool audiences. I don’t want [stunt coordinator and double] Mark [Vanselow] to be fighting my fight scenes for me.
Oct. 24, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza season 1 review: "Wasn't at all what I was expecting – and that's not a bad thing"
Ryoma Takeuchi’s take on Kiryu is engaging and is never a mere copy Like a Dragon’s 1995 story is a highlight, gifting Kiryu and Nishiki’s story with an extra layer of emotional weight Like a Dragon sometimes squeezes in fan service to the detriment of its story The fight scenes don’t pop as much as its game equivalent Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 24, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of January 2025 comics and covers featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Avengers and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, capitalizing on the success of this summer’s big blockbuster hit, Marvel is unleashing Deadpool/Wolverine #1, teaming up the two unkillable killing machines in their own ongoing series. Then there’s even more Wolverine action dropping in January withUltimate Wolverine #1, which turns Wolverine into the Winter Soldier. Elsewhere in the Marvel Universe, a new generation of teen heroes is coming together inNew Champions #1, which brings more of the sidekicks who debuted asspeculative characters on variant coversinto official continuity.
Oct. 24, 2024
My favorite head strap for Meta Quest 3 is already half price, so I think we should cancel Black Friday
If you want longer Batman Arkham Shadow sessions on Quest 3, you need to know about this head strap deal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Meta Quest accessory discounts have been a staple of Black Friday since I started covering gaming hardware deals. Sure, throughout the year and during Prime Day you’ll often see some sporadic price cuts, but November is when we see head straps, charging stands, and everything else get the biggest price cuts.
Oct. 24, 2024
My favorite Nintendo Switch accessory is already a bargain but I'm holding out for a record-low price this Black Friday
8BitDo does what Nintendon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 8BitDo has built a name for itself, being behind some of the best controllers for the Nintendo Switch, and beyond, that anyone can get their hands on. But the Nintendo Switch 8BitDo Wireless Adapter 2 is my instant go-to when thinking about the brand’s impressive back catalog. The compact and easy-to-miss accessory plugs right into one of the USB ports on your official Switch dock and turns your old Bluetooth controllers, which are likely collecting dust, into your next favorite Switch accessory.
Oct. 24, 2024
OG Final Fantasy 7 speedrunners discover "biggest skip yet" after 27 years, shaving 2 hours off the JRPG for the low, low cost of making Aerith watch her own death
Progress, but at what cost? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Final Fantasy 7 may be over 27 years old, though speedrunners are still finding ways to not only beat the JRPG as quickly as possible but completely side-step one of its most tragic twists in the process. Take this as your spoiler warning if you’ve somehow avoided word ofthatscene in Final Fantasy 7.
Oct. 24, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance director talks developing the story with Tom Hardy: "Getting to collaborate with your best mate of over 20 years is really a beautiful thing"
Exclusive: The Venom: The Last Dance team talk collaborating with Tom Hardy on and off-screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hardy might be the man bringing both Eddie Brock and his symbiote pal Venom to life, but he’s just as involved behind the scenes, too. OnVenom: The Last Dance, Hardy worked to develop the story with director Kelly Marcel, and he’s also a producer on the threequel.
Oct. 24, 2024
Overwatch 2 devs say a "world where both 5v5 and 6v6 exist permanently" is on the table as they experiment with a return to 12-player modes
“We know our players can want more than one experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among all the changes in the switch from Overwatch toOverwatch 2, the biggest - and most controversial - was the move from 6v6 to 5v5 matches. Earlier this year, Blizzard indicated that a return to 6v6 wasn’t entirely off the table, and now the devs are laying out some concrete plans toward deciding what that return might look like.
Oct. 24, 2024
Palworld dev tells haters to "do yourself a favor" and "stop thinking" about the survival game: "Who wants to dedicate time and energy to things they don't like?"
“Vibes”-based Palworld accusations are “particularly silly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworlddesigner and community manager Bucky has spoken out against a “recent anti-Palworld wave,” urging those who “genuinely hate” the survival game to “stop thinking about it” and “move on.” Bucky has never been shy to defend Pocketpair’s survival hit, having previouslyhit back at the suggestion that it was a “meme game"that had “burned up.
Oct. 24, 2024
Paradox says Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is more of "a spiritual successor" than a sequel, and it "maybe shouldn't be compared to" the original RPG
“It’s about setting the right expectations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Due to its age, Lilja states “there’s also a lot of ideas about what that game was, that are more, not to offend anyone, mythical.” Paradox wants to “clarify” what Bloodlines 2 is “so people have a clear understanding of what they’re buying” and so they “don’t come in with weird expectations.
Oct. 24, 2024
Remastered Banjo-Kazooie spiritual successor Yooka-Replaylee is pointedly not saying it's coming to Switch 2, but it's definitely letting fans think that it is
Just “Nintendo,” huh? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yooka-Laylee, the Kickstarted spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, is getting an upgraded remaster in the form of Yooka-Replaylee. The devs at Playtonic have just announced that this remaster is coming to consoles, including PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and “Nintendo.” Yes, the announcement just says “Nintendo” - with a sly little ellipsis and an eyes emoji to make you sit up and take notice.
Oct. 24, 2024
Retro Gamer charts the creation of Sonic Generations and its new remaster
Takashi Iizuka on updating the platforming classic for a new generation of gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Retro Gamer goes behind the scenes of Sonic Generations and also examines the recently released Sonic X Shadow Generations. “From the very start of development, Sonic Generations was always intended as the ultimate celebration of Sonic and the franchise’s highest moments from its past in one fun package,” says Iizuka.
Oct. 24, 2024
Samuel L. Jackson thinks Star Wars' Mace Windu could be "out there walking the Earth" with his Pulp Fiction character
“Just ‘cause they cut my arm off and I fell out of a window, doesn’t mean I’m dead” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samuel L. Jackson’s Star Wars character may have met a tragic end in the prequel trilogy, but he doesn’t think it’s necessarily the end of the road for Mace Windu… “I mean, there’s a long history of one-armed, one-handed people in the Star Wars universe,” the actor joked to Jimmy Fallon during an appearance onThe Tonight Show.
Oct. 24, 2024
Singer dedicates a whole song to her "Stardew Valley wife" Abigail, and even creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone is listening to it
“Abigail, you know I’m yours” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day that a well-known singer releases a song about a video game character, but that’s exactly what musician Sophie “Soccer Mommy” Allison has done with her new song Abigail - a song revolving around her favorite romanceableStardew Valleycharacter. Soccer Mommy’s latest banger is indeed dedicated to Stardew Valley’s quirky purple-haired bachelorette, Abigail - if the lines “I know all of your favorite things, chocolate cake and shooter games, and making music in the rain when no one is around” didn’t make it obvious enough.
Oct. 24, 2024
Terminally ill Borderlands fan asks if there's any way he can see Borderlands 4 early, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford says "we're going to do whatever we can to make something happen"
The 37-year-old Borderlands fan was diagnosed with terminal cancer this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This uncertaintyprompted a postfrom McAlpine in the Borderlands 3 Reddit community, asking if anyone “knows how to get in touch withGearboxto see if there is a way to play the game early. Long shot but thought I would try.” The post now has over 13,000 upvotes and is pinned to the sub-feed.
Oct. 24, 2024
The Batman star reveals why he didn't reprise his role in spin-off show The Penguin: "There was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing"
“I did what I wanted to with the role” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batmanstar John Turturro has revealed why he didn’t reprise his role as Gotham crime lord Carmine Falcone in the new HBO spin-off show The Penguin. “I did what I wanted to with the role,” said Turturro in an interview withVariety. “In the show, there was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing.
Oct. 24, 2024
The Croc remaster is ditching the PS1 original's most defining and controversial feature - its Resident Evil-style tank controls
Croc Legend of the Gobbos gameplay trailer looks like platforming nirvana When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Croc Legend of the Gobbos gameplay trailer has arrived, and it confirms the remaster has done away with the PS1 original’s Resident Evil-style tank controls. The original game was a big hit on PS1 when it launched back in 1997, but its tank controls are very much a product of its time.
Oct. 24, 2024
The official Asus ROG Ally charger dock is down to a price I'd happily pay
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At this stage, there are more docking stations out there than handhelds to go with, and the one specifically forAsusROG Ally just dropped super low. At full price, there are countless alternatives I’d point you towards, but seeing the official accessory dip under $30 makes recommending it pretty easy. At Best Buy, you can now grab the Asus ROG 65W Charger Dockfor $29.
Oct. 24, 2024
The Sims 4 Life and Death is everything I've ever wanted from EA, and it's so good I don't even care there won't be a Sims 5
Preview | This one’s for all the Grim-obsessed girlies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a recent preview of EA’s upcoming expansion pack and an eye-opening exclusive interview with its developers, I’m thoroughly convinced thatLife and Deathmight just be the best thing to ever happen toThe Sims 4. Not only does it add a variety of fans' long-requested features to the game, but it also brings an entirely new layer of depth with a beautiful blend of both fantastical elements and nitty-gritty realism.
Oct. 24, 2024
The Sims 4: Life and Death is all I needed to convince me that I actually do want 10 more years of this game
Opinion | The latest Sims 4 expansion has the potential to be the series' best since its third generation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so many things to love aboutThe Sims 4’s newLife and Death expansionthat it’s almost impossible to list them. That doesn’t mean I won’t try: it has ghosts, funerals, a brand new way to chart a Sim’s soul journey through life, and even the ability to get a job with the Grim Reaper (as well ashaving his babies).
Oct. 24, 2024
The Witcher season 4 confirms another major character has been recast, and the actor has revealed why
Kim Bodnia will not return for season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Due to scheduling conflicts, The Witcher has recast another character for its fourth season. It was reported last weekthat while the character of Vesemir is set to return, actor Kim Bodnia is not. “Kim will not return as Vesemir as his current shooting diary didn’t fit in with Netflix’s shooting schedule of The Witcher season 4,” a spokesperson for Bodnia toldThe Radio Times.
Oct. 24, 2024
This is the cheapest price I've ever seen on an RTX 4070 gaming laptop
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The HP Victus 16 is now availablefor just $899.99- for a full $500 off the original launch price. That’s an incredibly impressive rate for an upper mid-range GPU, especially considering you’re not skimping on other areas to achieve it. Budget gaming laptops like this often sacrifice your RAM or processor generation to drop to prices like this, but the Victus still comes with 16GB of DDR5 and anAMDRyzen 7 8845HS.
Oct. 24, 2024
Two of the year's biggest sci-fi hits Alien: Romulus and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are getting sequels
Both films made over twice their budget at the global box office When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusand Kingdom of thePlanet of the Apeshave been greenlit for sequels at Fox. “We’re working on a sequel idea now. We haven’t quite closed our deal with Fede [Alvarez], but we are going to, and he has an idea that we’re working on,” Fox president Steve Asbell toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Oct. 24, 2024
Venom 3’s villain Knull has finally unveiled its actor in The Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis
Andy Serkis is Knull When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindVenom 3’s mysterious villain Knull has been revealed, and it’s none other than the director of the second Venom movie Andy Serkis. When asked if it was strange to direct the director ofVenom: Let There Be Carnage, Venom 3 helmer Kelly Marcel let the news slip. “Oh my God, I love Andy [Serkis] so much.
Oct. 24, 2024
One of Metaphor: ReFantazio's hardest optional bosses has a glaring weakness – itself
This is a great way to cheese one of the hardest late-game side quest fights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As JRPG fans delve further into Atlus' enormous new fantasy game,Metaphor: ReFantazio, an incredibly silly, cheesy method to easily defeat one of the toughest optional side quest bosses has been discovered, and I’m now in immense pain thinking about all the time I spent trying to do it the hard way.
Oct. 23, 2024
You might get to playtest the new Cyberpunk or Witcher, but only if CD Projekt Red decides your "gamer profile" is good enough for Geralt
And Geralt has pretty high standards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Red’s RED Playtesting Program is making its way to the US, which means folks on this side of the pond can now sign up to playtest the new Cyberpunk or Witcher games. There’s a pretty fat caveat though, as CDPR says in aFAQthat you’ll only be selected “if your gamer profile aligns with what we’re looking for.
Oct. 23, 2024
10 years after its finale, it's time to admit Boardwalk Empire belongs alongside The Sopranos and Breaking Bad as one of TV's GOATs
Opinion: One GamesRadar+ writer on why the Prohibition-era HBO show deserves to be on TV’s Mount Rushmore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ask any TV diehard for their picks for the best shows of all time and a familiar refrain will ring out: The Sopranos, The Wire, and Breaking Bad typically duke it out to be top dog, with some shouts for the likes of Deadwood thrown in for good measure.
Oct. 23, 2024
A bizarre PS2 tie-in to a disastrous French CG movie has held the final performance of Harry Potter's original Dumbledore captive for 20 years, and it's finally been preserved
The bizarre story of Kaena is coming back around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 21 years ago, a French CG film called Kaena: The Prophecy launched to poor reviews and even worse box office results. The film’s creative leads were deeply tied to the video game industry, and a PS2 adaptation was released in Japan shortly after the movie.
Oct. 23, 2024
A John Wick anime movie is in the works – and it will be a prequel to the original film answering one of our biggest questions
Yeah, I’m thinking I’m 2D When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world ofJohn Wickis expanding. Well, more than it has done already, anyway… It won’t be live-action like the other projects, though; it’s going to be an anime, according to director Chad Stahelski. “It’s fun that it’s in a different medium,” the filmmaker toldThe Hollywood Reporterrecently, confidently describing the new outing as “awesome”.
Oct. 23, 2024
After dropping 5 of the best platformers ever made and taking an 11-year hiatus, Ubisoft is finally considering a Rayman revival
Rayman lives? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the wake of rumors thatUbisoft had disbanded the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, another report suggested that one of the new projects those developers have been shuffled onto is a Rayman revival. Now,Ubisofthas confirmed that it’s working on the return of the limbless platforming wonder. “We are pleased to confirm Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Milan have recently started an exploration phase on the Rayman brand,” a Ubisoft spokesperson tellsKotaku.
Oct. 23, 2024
Alan Wake 2's Lake House DLC sold me on Control 2 quicker than playing Control did
Opinion | Remedy is saying goodbye to Cauldron Lake for now, but what comes next should excite everyone from here to Bright Falls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lake House is just as petrifying as I feared – lanky paint monsters tend to have that effect – but I’ve found myself almost enjoying those moments of tension, chuckling after jump scares rather than sitting in stunned silence.
Oct. 23, 2024
Almost 10 years later, Monster Hunter Wilds will finally expand one of the coolest and rarest monster types in the whole series
Three all-new monsters confirmed for Monster Hunter Wilds in new trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomfired out a fresh batch ofMonster Hunter Wildsinfo via a PlayStation stream earlier today, and while the headliner is the long-awaitedMonster Hunter Wilds beta, I’m personally more excited by one of the newly revealed monsters. A beta was inevitable, but a new octopus boss is a welcome surprise.
Oct. 23, 2024
Anti-piracy company Denuvo is tired of gamers saying its DRM is bad for games: "It's super hard to see, as a gamer, what is the immediate benefit"
“I’m a gamer myself, and therefore I know what I’m talking about” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By and large, PC gamers hate Denuvo, the controversial DRM software that has become the industry standard for anti-piracy protection. It seems that Denuvo is now trying to rehabilitate its image with a big PR campaign led by product manager Andreas Ullmann, who’s making the interview circuit while trying to improve the company’s image among gamers.
Oct. 23, 2024
Apple TV's Severance season 2 trailer offers up an Irving-shaped watermelon, new Lumon employees, and more mind-bending mysteries
It’s time to clock in… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full trailer forSeverance season 2is here – and it looks just as intense and mysterious as we expected. Created by Dan Erickson, and directed by Ben Stiller, the acclaimed Apple TV Plus show centers on colleagues Mark (Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry), and Irving (John Turturro), who all work at a sinister biotech company called Lumon Industries.
Oct. 23, 2024
As Dragon Age: The Veilguard finally nears release and Mass Effect 5 rumbles on in the background, BioWare project director pops up to tease "We like multiple endings"
No way, so do we When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The lead on the next Mass Effect game has teased fans with a gentle reminder thatBioWareloves a good game with “multiple endings,” which could be considered cruel if we didn’t haveDragon Age: The Veilguardto tide us over to the next sci-fi RPG. Over onTwitter, BioWare project director Michael Gamble reacted to a tweet revealing thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6doesn’t have multiple endings.
Oct. 23, 2024
As MCU Blade reboot is removed from Marvel’s release schedule, everyone is making the same joke about one line from Deadpool and Wolverine
It looks like there may only ever be one Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has delayed its Blade reboot indefinitelyand MCU fans are all making the same joke linking back to the studio’s most recent smash hitDeadpool and Wolverine. “There’s only one Blade…and there’s only ever gonna be one Blade,” says Snipes after pointing out that there is no other version of him, unlike Fantastic Four’s Johnny who has been played by numerous actors at this point.
Oct. 23, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' art book is apparently being altered to remove an unauthorized flag from a real-life re-enactment group, despite Ubisoft's previous plans to leave it in
The flag was spotted in the game’s concept art back in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds likeUbisoftis finally fixing an issue inAssassin’s Creed Shadows' art book, which was originally set to be a lasting reminder of a bizarre situation where the flag of a real life historical re-enactment group was used in concept art without permission.
Oct. 23, 2024
Cozy RPG sim My Time at Evershine raises over $2.5 million via its Kickstarter, and it's not even done yet
Developers are “skipping” early access thanks to fans' support When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Time at Evershinehas been smashing its Kickstarter goals left and right, accumulating a whopping 30,000 backers or so and over $2.5 million in funding. The My Time at EvershineKickstarteronly launched recently, but it’s clear that fans of the upcoming RPG sim’s predecessors,My Time at PortiaandMy Time at Sandrock,were more than ready for it - including myself.
Oct. 23, 2024
Denied their crafting fix, Destiny 2 players got so unlucky that they started conspiracy theories about the MMO's drop rates, and got so loud Bungie had to correct them
“There is no perk weighting active for any legendary weapon perks in Destiny 2,” Bungie says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s new dungeon, Vesper’s Host, doesn’t drop weapon patterns to let players eventually craft perfect versions of its sought-after guns, which means those players must once again try their hand at some good old-fashioned RNG loot in this here looter-shooter.
Oct. 23, 2024
Elden Ring streamer spends 20 hours dying 900 times in an attempt to beat Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss with basically 0 health or stamina
Taking “get good” to a different level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitch streamerAinrunaccomplished what shouldn’t even be possible: defeating Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s giga-Radahn with only a few dust motes of health. And it only cost him 20 hours of his life. “20+ hours, 900+ deaths on Radahn,” Ainrun wroteon Twitter. “World’s first 1HP/1FP/1Stam run is finally over.
Oct. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Ben Starr will host the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards, joined by guests from The Legend of Zelda, Baldur's Gate 3, and Assassin's Creed Origins
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starr, who is also set to appear in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Warframe 1999, will host this year’s awards, which will be broadcast live from London on November 21. He’ll be joined by a number of guest presenters representing some of the best talent in the industry, including Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion, Neil Newbon, Red Dead Redemption 2’s Sadie Adler, Alex McKenna, game developer and Assassin’s Creed Origins actor Abubakar Salim, and Princess Zelda herself, Patricia Summerset.
Oct. 23, 2024
First trailer for Cobra Kai season 6 part 2 turns up the heat as Miyagi-Do takes on the world’s best martial artists
It’s the Sekai Taikai! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Cobra Kai season 6, part 2 has arrived - and it, unfortunately, sees our favorite young martial artists taking several kicks to the teeth. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Miyagi-Do and co. head to Barcelona for the Sekai Taikai which is, according to Demetri, the most prestigious karate tournament in modern martial arts history.
Oct. 23, 2024
I've got high hopes for this League of Legends and Overwatch-fueled Steam Next Fest hit, but I'm worried history will repeat itself
Supervive was a smash - but it did seem pretty familiar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supervivewas one of the big breakout successes ofSteam Next Fest, a mashup of hero shooter and battle royale that went toe-to-toe with League of Legends on Twitch while its demo was up. Considering Supervive is led by former Riot devs and had its demo live during LoL’s biggest annual tournament, that’s likely something the team is very pleased with.
Oct. 23, 2024
Indie dev behind photorealistic RTS about ants says a maxed-out PC "easily" costs 3 to 5 times more than a PS5 Pro, but won't "look or play 3 to 5 times better"
You’ve got the flattening silicon evolution curve to thank for that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind a real-time strategy game about ants has been talking up how a maxed-out PC compares to the PS5 Pro. While you might spend three to five times more on the former than the latter, the current state of tech means you’re unlikely to get a game that looks three to five times better on a PC than it would on a PS5 Pro.
Oct. 23, 2024
Invincible season 3 release date, trailer, story, and everything else we know so far
It’s back: here’s the latest on Invincible season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To make up for lost time, you’ll find a cheat sheet to all things Invincible season 3. That includes a confirmed release date, speculation over the story (and which comic issues it might adapt), cast rumors, comments from creator Robert Kirkman, and much more.
Oct. 23, 2024
JRPG fans are eating good - as if Metaphor: ReFantazio wasn't enough, another Persona 5 spin-off seems to be getting a Steam release soon
A mysterious playtest has emerged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenew Persona 5 mobile spin-offhas landed on Steam in the form of an early playtest, but only with a mysterious placeholder page so far - and when it does go up, it’ll likely be locked to Japanese clients only for now. Following the recent success of Atlus' monumentalMetaphor: ReFantaziorelease, fans are chomping at the bit for more of the developers' JRPGs - and while Persona 5: The Phantom X is a spin-off from Black Wings Game Studio, it features fan-favorite elements of thePersonaseries nonetheless with some gacha flair mixed in.
Oct. 23, 2024
League of Legends' new champion is a giga-busted Arcane crossover whose kit is so overtuned that even pros are running scared: "Honestly what the f*** at this point"
Ambessa is the natural endpoint of LoL’s 14-year struggle with mobility creep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. League of Legends has a new playable character, and this one is so ridiculously strong that the entire community is cowering in fear - up to and including pro-level players. Ambessa is an interesting addition to League of Legends' roster, as she’s the first new character to have started life outside the game.
Oct. 23, 2024
Less than three weeks after hitting theaters, Joker: Folie a Deux gets a Blu-ray and DVD release date – complete with a four-part "longform" documentary
Don’t expect any deleted scenes in the Joker: Folie a Deux physical release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite only hitting theaters earlier this month, the Blu-ray and DVD release date forJoker: Folie a Deuxhas been set – complete with a list of bonus features. You’ll be able to buy a physical copy of the Joker sequel, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, from December 17.
Oct. 23, 2024
Marvel celebrates 50 years of Storm in 2025 with Black History Month one-shot
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The title, LifeDream, calls back toLifeDeath, the classic Storm story which was recently referenced in X-Men ‘97. The one-shot is led by writer Angélique Roché, who is joined by creators including writers Curtis Baxter, Brittney Morris, and writer-artist John Jennings, as well as artists Karen S. Darboe and Edwin Gaimon. It features a cover by Taurin Clarke, seen here, along with a variant cover by Storm ongoing series artist Lucas Werneck:
Oct. 23, 2024
Marvel reveals release dates for 3 movies in 2028 – and fans are hoping it's the start of the X-Men in the MCU
Either that or Blade (finally) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anywho, what three upcoming, yet-to-be-announced Marvel movies could be filling those slots? Fans are hopeful for a standalone Scarlet Witch, a sequel to the soon-to-be-released Fantastic Four movie, and an X-Men movie with brand new, post-Fox team (with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine, of course) assembled.Kevin Feige did say that Deadpool and Wolverine would usher in Marvel’s ‘mutant era,‘so anything is possible now.
Oct. 23, 2024
Matthew Lillard says his Scream character is "definitely still alive" and that he'd "love" to play him again because "I'm very slutty"
He always comes back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star of the original 1996 Scream movie Matthew Lillard has revealed that he thinks his character Stu is still alive and teases his potential return to the franchise. “Listen, Stu is definitely alive,” said Lillard on The Drew Barrymore Show, which has since been shared onInstagram. When asked if he would ever return to the franchise, the star said he would “love” to.
Oct. 23, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio has the ultimate solution to JRPG grinding, and all you need to do is cook a bunch of noodles
Hope you’re hungry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziois an ambitiously original JRPG, telling the story of a boy and his fairy fighting for power in a radiantly animated, but cursed, kingdom. But, while it’s unique and irreplaceable, Metaphor is still a JRPG, and players will do best with an entrepreneurial willingness to grind. If that’s not your style, though, one fan on Reddit came up with an alternative.
Oct. 23, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds open beta starts next week with crossplay across all platforms, but PS5 players can get in early through PS Plus
It even features the full character creator so you can spend a dozen hours perfecting your look now instead of February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas just announced that an openMonster Hunter Wilds betais on the way, and soon - you’ll be able to start playing by the end of October. TheMonster Hunter Wildsopen beta will be available across PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam starting October 31 at 8pm PT / November 1 at 3am GMT, and will run until November 3 at 6:59pm PT / November 4 at 2:59am GMT.
Oct. 23, 2024
Multiplayer games dominated Steam Next Fest with extraction shooter Delta Force wearing the crown, and even the top roguelike and weird sim are technically co-op
Police sandbox The Precinct is the only fully single-player game in the top 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festmight be over, but there’s no doubt that PC players everywhere now have significantly larger wishlists than before thanks to the plethora of popular demos, the majority of which were multiplayer games. A chart of thetop 50 most-played demosfrom the duration of the event has been revealed to round up all the breakout hits, and it really illustrates just how much quality and variety was on offer.
Oct. 23, 2024
Off the back of an impressive Steam Next Fest demo, Lovecraftian city-builder Worshippers of Cthulu leaps straight into early access
And it’s already getting excellent reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fresh off a successful Steam Next Fest demo, and already turning heads after its early access launch, Lovecraftian city-builder Worshippers of Cthulu is now available, bringing a touch of eldritch madness to the colony sim world. Worshippers of Cthuluplaces you as the leader of a cult dedicated to the eponymous Old God, leaving you in charge of shaping the destiny of each one of your followers.
Oct. 23, 2024
One of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered's biggest glow-ups is because of a malfunction in the original that got missed because the open world was too big for Guerrilla to check everywhere
“It was extremely hard to check every nook and cranny” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Horizon Zero Dawn was our first open-world game,” he begins. “It featured locations over a 30+ square kilometer area in a 24-hour light cycle. It was extremely hard to check every nook and cranny of the world to see if the lighting functioned correctly.
Oct. 23, 2024
Ryan Reynolds seemingly suits up as Deadpool again for a mystery project – with a returning Deadpool and Wolverine cast member
“That was fun today” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds is suiting up as Deadpool again for a mystery project. “That was fun today,” theDeadpool and Wolverinestar wrote in a post on hisInstagram Storiesalongside a picture of Reynolds wearing the full Deadpool suit sans mask. It seems Reynolds has been busy filmingsomethingDeadpool-related alongside Blind Al actor Leslie Uggams.
Oct. 23, 2024
Space Marine 2 speedruns the Helldivers 2 arc, reversing unpopular nerfs and buffing tons of guns: "I forgot that once the game comes out ... it's yours first and foremost"
Stop me if this sounds familiar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reset the clock, folks. A multiplayer shooter where nobody in the universe ever truly wins has rolled back some poorly received nerfs and sweetened the deal with a spoonful of buffs.Space Marine 2update 4.1 is coming this Thursday, and it’s bringing a sledgehammer for the nerfs introduced with update 4.
Oct. 23, 2024
The 10 best Venom comics to read after watching Venom: The Last Dance
Discover the Lethal Protector’s greatest hits with this list of the 10 best Venom comics to read right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithVenom: The Last Dance, the latest (and possibly the last) installment ofSony’s Tom Hardy-starring franchise, now in theaters, we thought it was high time that we rounded up the best Venom comics for those fans looking to go deeper into the sinister symbiote’s history after watching the new movie.
Oct. 23, 2024
The 32 greatest '90s sci-fi movies
In the era of dial-up internet, these were the sci-fi films that blew us away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ah, the 1990s. A decade of flannel and oversized jerseys, grunge rock and bubblegum pop, Super Nintendo and snap bracelets, VHS and MTV, and of course, some of the best movies of all time. In the 1990s, sci-fi movies specifically continued to draw in millions of moviegoers.
Oct. 23, 2024
The AMD chip that could power next gen handhelds just leaked, but rumored specs keep shifting
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme specs have surfaced. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMDis seemingly cooking up a new collection of APUs for thebest gaming handhelds. That should come as zero surprise considering the growing popularity of portable PCs like the Steam Deck, but I’m not convinced the chipmaker has made up its mind on specs yet. The reason? Leaks revealing core counts for the Ryzen Z2 Extreme have already been amended just hours after their initial arrival.
Oct. 23, 2024
The cast of superhero satire The Franchise want Olivia Colman to play their version of MCU boss Kevin Feige
Exclusive: The cast think The Crown star might be the perfect fit to play the mysterious Shane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the best jokes in new comedy showThe Franchisesurrounds a mystery character named ‘Shane’, who plays a key role in the superhero satire. With the series following a group of filmmakers as they attempt to bring the latest superhero movie in a huge franchise to life, we meet several producers, with a figure named Shane being the big boss.
Oct. 23, 2024
The Sims 4 gets a massive new update ahead of Life and Death, granting Grim a last-minute glow-up before players have his babies
They really just yassified Grim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4just got a brand-new update ahead of the spooktacularLife and Death expansion pack, and it’s a big patch with many changes - including some significant ones to none other than the Grim Reaper himself. EA’s newlife-and-death-themed expansion(aka one of thebest Sims 4 expansion packsreleased yet) is one of the most game-changing packs to come to The Sims 4 yet, featuring everything from a hauntingspectral worldtothe ability to have babies with the Grim Reaper.
Oct. 23, 2024
The game where you can parry everything, nukes included, adds its "most requested mechanic": the most violent fishing mini-game on the planet
This is not what cozy games are made of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. V.A. Proxy, an upcoming hack and slash devoted to parryingthe worldand everything in it, has answered fan demands to create a fishing mechanic. The mechanic has now been added, but it won’t be like fishing in your favorite cozy game. Based on the clip developer PyroLith sharedon Twitter, V.
Oct. 23, 2024
The Life of Chuck star Chiwetel Ejiofor teases Mike Flanagan's "mind-blowing, beautiful" Stephen King adaptation
Exclusive: Venom: The Last Dance star Chiwetel Ejiofor teases his upcoming Mike Flanagan movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chiwetel Ejiofor can soon be seen inVenom: The Last Danceas the fearsome Rex Strickland, but he’s also got a role in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck. Flanagan has previously teased that he thinks the film might be his best yet, so, when GamesRadar+ sat down with Ejiofor to talk about Venom 3, we had to ask whether he agreed with Flanagan’s assessment on The Life of Chuck.
Oct. 23, 2024
The new Iron Man #1 explained - Everything you need to know about Tony Stark's new armor, his new status quo, and the return of Iron Monger
Everything we know about the relaunched Iron Man #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Iron Man #1 is here, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Spencer Ackerman, who is joined by artist Julius Ohta, colorist Alex Sinclair, and letterer Joe Caramagna. With the new Iron Man #1 comes a new status quo for Tony Stark, more troubles with his company, and a serious injury that forces him to change the way he operates as Iron Man.
Oct. 23, 2024
The Day Before studio falters once more as it delays a new co-op game after a failed Kickstarter to work on a prop hunt game that "many of you have been waiting for"
It will “require significant resources” to develop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bizarre tale of The Day Beforestudio Fntastic continues, as it cancels the Kickstarter that was supposed to fund its comeback game, and promptly announces yetanothernew game. The Day Before was, frankly, a disaster. It launched last December,became one of Steam’s worst-reviewed games, and developerFntastic announced its closure just four days later, saying it didn’t have “the funding to continue the work.
Oct. 23, 2024
This indie zookeeping RPG originally looked so much like Stardew Valley it had to be redrawn, but that didn't stop it from hitting 283% Kickstarter funding
Super Zoo Story is a little like Stardew Valley but you’re running a zoo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Stardew Valley-like doing gangbusters onKickstarter, and it originally looked so much like ConcernedApe’s farming sim behemoth that the developers had to redraw the whole thing. Super Zoo Story is explicitly inspired by Stardew Valley and Harvest Moon, but in aFAQ, the husband-and-wife development team revealed the art was originally so similar to Stardew Valley’s art that it received “feedback” and had to go back to the drawing board.
Oct. 23, 2024
Tom Holland breaks his silence on being cast in Christopher Nolan's new film, saying the "phone call of a lifetime" was "reminiscent" of his Spider-Man casting
The Spider-Man star will appear in the director’s first feature since his Oscar-winning epic Oppenheimer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only days after the news broke thatTom Holland has joined director Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie, the Spider-Man star has broken his silence on the project – and he’s clearly very excited. Appearing onGood Morning America, Holland was asked about the new film, which will be Nolan’s first since the release of his Oscar-winning epicOppenheimer.
Oct. 23, 2024
Tom Holland finally confirms that Spider-Man 4 is happening – and reveals when filming will start
“Everything’s good to go, we’re nearly there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland has officially confirmed that he’s starring in Spider-Man 4 during an appearance onThe Tonight Show– and that filming is kicking off next summer. “There is some chatter that Spider-Man 4 is happening, and that you’ll be back as Spider-Man,” host Jimmy Fallon said. Holland nodded and smiled.
Oct. 23, 2024
Towers Of Aghasba looks like an open-world mix of Animal Crossing's laid back customization and Breath Of The Wild's exploration
Preview | Towers of Aghasba is an ambitious open-world sandbox adventure releasing in Early Access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Towers of Aghasba, an upcoming open-world adventure from developer Dreamlit inc, takes place on a vast handcrafted island that you’ll be able to shape and mold as you build up villages and revive the land’s ecosystems as a shipwrecked member of the Shimu tribe.
Oct. 23, 2024
Two years after it was announced and multiple scripts later, Amazon's God of War series finds new showrunner in For All Mankind creator
Ronald D. Moore takes over from Rafe Judkins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s God of War series has a new showrunner: For All Mankind creator Ronald D. Moore,Deadlinereports. Not much else is known about the upcoming Prime Video adaptation just yet, including casting. While we wait for God of War to arrive on the streamer, check out our guide to thebest shows on Amazon Prime Videothat you can add to your watchlist today.
Oct. 23, 2024
Unlike Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit, legal expert expects Sega's patent dispute to be settled "relatively soon"
Sega’s issues with mobile RPG dev Bank of Innovation make for “the kind of lawsuit that usually goes on behind closed doors” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While IP experts reckonNintendo’s patent dispute with Palworld developer may take up to five years to settle,Sega’s issues with mobile RPG maker Bank of Innovation may be sorted “relatively soon.” To get you up to speed,Sega alleges that mobile RPG Genjuu Keiyaku Cryptract and idle RPG MementoMori infringe on five game mechanic-related patentsthe company owns.
Oct. 23, 2024
Upcoming Star Wars show Skeleton Crew is bringing back an adorable deep-cut character from the made-for-TV Ewok movie
Teek is back! He’s just a little guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An all-but-forgotten Star Wars character is set to make an appearance in Skeleton Crew, the upcoming Goonies-inspired show starring Jude Law. “I was most excited about having hand puppets on set. It’s the most ancient technology being used with the most cutting-edge technology, simultaneously. That combination was absolutely magical.
Oct. 23, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance director on why Knull is the right villain for the threequel and Thanos-style hopes for the future: "He's way too big to be one and done"
Exclusive: Knull is like Thanos, teases The Last Dance director Kelly Marcel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom: The Last Danceis bringingSony’s Venom trilogy to a close, so, naturally, it needs a huge villain worthy of an epic send-off. Enter Knull, the terrifying big bad lurking at the heart of the threequel. When GamesRadar+ caught up with director Kelly Marcel in London, we dived deep into why Knull was the right bad guy for The Last Dance – and what might be coming in the future.
Oct. 23, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance review: "A puddle of pixels that isn’t much fun to splash around in"
Occupies a space far more safe and sanitized than the source comics, all boiling down to one big chase movie Funny banter between Eddie and Venom Rhys Ifans making everything better as a hippie who leads a joyfully naff singalong A soaring soundtrack of golden oldies CG-heavy action sequences with little flair Juno Temple stepping into Michelle Williams’ too-small shoes as the woman on the edge of the action The most infuriating sting imaginable
Oct. 23, 2024
When the Steam Deck was still just an idea, Valve says some staff were like, "I just want that for me" and "the point wasn't even to make a product out of it"
Everyone wants to game on the go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’sSteam Deckis made up of the best qualities – it’s portable, powerful, and lets you play Elden Ring in bed. Valve’s staff unsurprisingly agrees that the Steam Deck rules. In fact, the system apparently started partly as an experiment to create a platform with all the things they wished for.
Oct. 23, 2024
Woot is offering some of the year's best prices on Nintendo Switch games right now
Save up to $25 on first party releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo Switch games are already getting into the holiday spirit this week, with a flash sale from Woot offering up some record-low prices on some of the biggest titles on the shelves. Between The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, these discounts aren’t just limited to the same cheaper games we see in the bargain bin day to day.
Oct. 23, 2024
"I couldn't resist": Nintendo legend Takaya Imamura on trying but failing to keep a huge console secret, his hopes for the future of Star Fox, and a lot more
Interview | The designer of Captain Falcon, Tingle, and Fox McCloud has a lot of stories to tell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tingle, Captain Falcon, and Fox McCloud are all very different Nintendo characters, but they all have something in common – their iconic designer. Takaya Imamura is without a doubt one of the most influential people to have worked at Nintendo, with a lengthy tenure that spanned over 30 years.
Oct. 22, 2024
18 years since his last appearance, Wallace and Gromit and Chicken Run studio has stop-motion Pingu series in the works
Noot noot! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost two decades after its last episode aired, the highly popular children’s animated series Pingu is being remade by stop-motion studio Aardman and Mattel. The news was shared by Mattel’s chief franchise officer, Josh Silverman, who confirmed the team-up. “You couldn’t ask for a more perfect marriage [than between Mattel and Aardman].
Oct. 22, 2024
A month after Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit, Sega files its own patent infringement claim against idle RPG devs' gacha mechanics
Sega is seeking 1 billion yen in damages from MementoMori developer Bank of Innovation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segahas reportedly filed for patent infringement against Bank of Innovation – the developer of idle RPG MementoMori, and mobile game Genjuu Keiyaku Cryptract. According to areport from Otaku Sougen(translated by Automaton), Sega is seeking both 1 billion yen in damages (that’s over $6.
Oct. 22, 2024
After 15 years in development, this infamously deep D&D-inspired roguelike finally goes 1.0 in December
Caves of Qud is finally upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Caves of Qud launches for PC acrossSteam,Itch.io, andGOGon December 5 for $29.99. The Early Access version of the game is currently on discount through October 29, and if you want to pick up the game you might want to do it soon. A press release suggests that the current $16.
Oct. 22, 2024
Alan Wake 2 "overdid it a little bit" with its jump scares, admits game director Kyle Rowley
Interview | Game director Kyle Rowley reflects on the base game’s jump scares, and how Alan Wake 2: The Lake House uses them in “a slightly more reduced manner” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of Alan Wake 2’s gnarliest and more memorable moments are when the game decides to flash horrifying footage of gory monsters and twisted villains across the screen.
Oct. 22, 2024
All Alan Wake 2 Lake House computer codes
The password for the computers in Alan Wake 2 The Lake House are usually right under your nose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake 2 Lakehouse computer password blocks your way within minutes of starting the DLC, while a level -2 code also appears later. Clear clues explain what the codes should be, but it’s not easy to find the numbers you need or work out the orders to put them in to access the computers.
Oct. 22, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows early access officially canceled as Ubisoft drops Collector's Edition price by $50 amid delays and scrapped Season Pass plans
Ubisoft’s rocky period continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed Shadows Collector’s Edition will no longer offer early access to the game, with the edition’s price dropping $50 as a result. In a post on Discord (viaIGN),Ubisoftconfirmed that several factors, including theAssassin’s Creed Shadows delay, the cancellation of its planned Season Pass component, and the removal of the three days of early access planned as part of its original November 15 release date, caused the $280 price tag to drop to $230.
Oct. 22, 2024
Avengers: Doomsday filming is set to kick off very soon
The Russo brothers confirmed at New York Comic Con When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: Doomsdayofficially has a filming start date – and while the exact date is still under wraps for now, we know roughly when it will be. Not much else is known about the movie just yet, other than the fact that Robert Downey Jr. will make his surprise return to the MCU as the movie’s villain, Doctor Doom.
Oct. 22, 2024
Cowboy Bebop's co-creator says this new sci-fi anime is his "masterpiece" – and the John Wick director is also involved
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shinichirō Watanabe – the director and one of the main creators behind the legendary Cowboy Bebop – says hisnew animeis his ‘masterpiece.’ As reported byAnime News Network, Watanabe took to the stage at New York Comic Con for a panel on upcoming sci-fi anime Lazarus, describing it as a ‘masterpiece’ and ‘something he hopes will contribute to his legacy.
Oct. 22, 2024
Diablo 4's Halloween event lets you turn your mount into a zombie spider horse with free cosmetics and play Russian Roulette with The Butcher
Meat or Treat sounds like a wild time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has revealed the details of the upcomingDiablo 4Halloween event, and it sounds like a spooky, cobwebbed, potentially deadly good time. According to a news release fromBlizzard, Diablo 4’s Halloween festivities run from October 29, 10am PT to November 5 at the same time. During that window, you can snag yourself some macabre, limited time, completely free cosmetics just for logging on.
Oct. 22, 2024
Forgotten Disney movie gets a comeback with this exclusive Lorcana Azurite Sea reveal
Treasure Planet sails in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cards ho cap’n, there’s an exclusiveDisneyLorcana reveal for Azurite Sea off the starboard bow! With preview season for the latest expansion to one of thebest card gamesin full swing, I’ve been led to some buried treasure in the form of two Disney Lorcana cards we can exclusively reveal on the good ship GamesRadar+.
Oct. 22, 2024
From OB to KO, Loki star Ke Huy Quan kicks serious butt in the first trailer for new action movie Love Hurts
Daniel Wu and Ariana DeBose also star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for new action movie Love Hurts is here – and it sees Loki star Ke Huy Quan kick some serious butt. We’d expect nothing less, really, given that the thriller was produced byBullet Trainand Atomic Blonde director David Leitch, AKA the stunt coordinator who helmed the first John Wick movie withChad Stahelski.
Oct. 22, 2024
Gorgeous new tactical RPG based on 28-year-old run and gun arcade game may be the best way to reignite a forgotten franchise
Metal Slug Tactics is out November 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro reboot publisher Dotemu revealed a new trailer forMetal Slug Tactics, a tactical RPG that could dramatically reinvigorate SNK’s run and gun series, Metal Slug. Despite having roots in one of the most dynamic arcade games of all time, the 28-year-old Metal Slug franchise has started to rust.
Oct. 22, 2024
GTA Online update destroys GTA 5’s most satisfying highways, and fans are ready to revolt
What will they run over now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Be kind to the GTA 5 player in your life. They’re suffering a great loss in the form of yellow traffic delineators, which GTA Online’s summerBottom Dollar Bounties updatehas made brittle instead of bendy. I’d argue that the change can’t bethatmeaningful if fans are only just discovering it (Bottom Dollar Bounties rolled out in June), but they don’t feel that way.
Oct. 22, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn was the result of Guerrilla being "done" with Killzone, and wanting to make something that was "by choice, the opposite"
Guerrilla needed a change from Killzone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon Zero Dawnand its successors areverydifferent games to Guerrilla Games' FPS series, Killzone, and according to the studio’s art director, it was purposely made to be “the opposite” in order to “refresh the palette.” Speaking toThe Washington Post in a new interviewabout the upcoming blocky spin-off, Lego Horizon Adventures, art director and studio veteran Roy Postma, who’s been at Guerrilla Games for the entire lifespans of the Killzone and Horizon series so far, reveals that, simply, the devs needed a change from Killzone.
Oct. 22, 2024
How to preload Black Ops 6 and be ready for launch
The Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 preload is available now, for those who have preordered and certain Game Pass subscribers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to preload Black Ops 6 means you’ll be primed and ready for action when the latest Call of Duty instalment arrives on October 25, as large download sizes and server load around launch time can make things difficult if you haven’t taken care of this in advance.
Oct. 22, 2024
I failed at my favorite Steam Next Fest city-builder because I was too distracted by the amazing movement to actually build anything
Overthrown will have you drifting straight to city hall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I only played a couple of city-builders inSteam Next Fest, but I’m glad one of them was Overthrown - not necessarily for its settlement systems, which are hard to get a true sense of in a demo, but for what’s easily best-in-genre movement tech.
Oct. 22, 2024
In a post-Baldur's Gate 3 world, was Metaphor: ReFantazio right to ditch romance?
Opinion | The GamesRadar+ team discuss how romance is only one way to build a strong relationship with your party members in an RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Between Dragon Age: The Veilguard and Baldur’s Gate 3, romancing party members is a big deal in so many RPGs nowadays. Atlus is no stranger to love: the studios' games have featured chaste romance in the past, with no journey through high school feeling complete without some thoughts of awkward romance and confessions.
Oct. 22, 2024
It's not Space Marine 3 but an episode in Amazon's video game show Secret Level is the next best thing: an animated "sequel" to Space Marine 2
Amazon’s anthology series will also include the likes of Kratos and Pac-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s upcoming video game anthology Secret Level willtake us inside the worldsfrom some of the most popular series around – including Pac-Man, Unreal Tournament, and Mega Man. Even so, we didn’t expect this – one instalment in the series will be a direct sequel to the events of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2.
Oct. 22, 2024
James Cameron says it "makes no sense" Zoe Saldana's Avatar work hasn't received major awards love just because she's playing a CG character
“I’ve worked with Academy Award-winning actors, and there’s nothing that Zoe’s doing that’s of a caliber less than that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I’ve worked with Academy Award-winning actors, and there’s nothing that Zoe’s doing that’s of a caliber less than that,” the filmmaker recently toldVariety. “But because in my film she’s playing a ‘CG character,’ it kind of doesn’t count in some way, which makes no sense to me whatsoever.
Oct. 22, 2024
John Wick director addresses reports of a fifth movie: "If we wake up tomorrow and there's a good idea, we're doing it"
John Wick 5 isn’t coming anytime soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wick director Chad Stahelski has provided an update on John Wick 5 – and while he’s not ruling it out, it doesn’t sound like anything is in the works just yet. “When you fall in love you fall in love. I’m in love with John Wick.
Oct. 22, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza release schedule – when is episode 4 on Prime Video?
Here’s when the final batch of Like a Dragon episodes on Amazon’s streaming service When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve already binged the first three episodes ofLike a Dragon: Yakuza, then you may be wondering where the rest of the season is or, at the very least, its fourth episode. To help lay out the rest of Kiryu’s live-action Amazon debut, we’ve got the answers to all the questions you’ve been asking before the release of Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s fourth episode.
Oct. 22, 2024
MCU Blade reboot delayed indefinitely as Marvel removes it from its schedule
“There’s only one Blade. There’s only ever going to be one Blade” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There’s only oneBlade. There’s only ever going to be one Blade.” It turns out that line from Marvel’s mega-hitDeadpool and Wolverinemay have been just as prescient as it is funny, asMarvel Studios’Mahershala Ali starring Blade reboot filmhas been removed from Disney’s release schedule entirely, as reported byDeadline.
Oct. 22, 2024
Naughty Dog's next game is reportedly all about "player freedom," and it might just make good on the original idea for The Last of Us 2
“You are all not ready for how amazing this thing is going to be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dogis primarily noted for its work on narrative-focused linear action games in recent years thanks to the success of Uncharted and The Last of Us. Now it seems the studio’s next game might be leaning into more open-ended design.
Oct. 22, 2024
Netflix just acquired the rights to a new "high concept" sci-fi thriller, which may or may not be a Cloverfield movie
10 Cloverfield Lane editor Stefan Grube will make his directorial debut with the flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 Cloverfield Lane editor Stefan Grube is set to make his directorial debut with Out There, a new Netflix sci-fi thriller, so naturally we’re all thinking the same thing… might it be another Cloverfield movie? As it’s in such early stages, little is known about the genre flick so far.
Oct. 22, 2024
Netflix reportedly shutters its AAA game studio, dismantling a team of former God of War, Overwatch, Halo, and Gears of War devs
Talent included Overwatch executive producer Chacko Sonny and God of War Ragnarok art director Rafael Grassetti When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has reportedly shut down its AAA game studio, despite recruiting a strong team of notable veteran developers with experience on God of War, Halo, and more over the last couple of years. That’s according to anew report from Game File, which says that the studio – known as Team Blue – appeared to be pursuing some ambitious, multi-device and big-budget stuff behind the scenes.
Oct. 22, 2024
New Doctor Doom series relocates The Strange Academy to Latveria as the supervillain becomes its new headmaster
The kids of the Strange Academy are officially Doomed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just asDoctor Doomis taking the entire Marvel Universe under his rule as he declares himself emperor in Marvel’s upcoming One World Under Doom status quo, he’s also taking a group of students directly under his wing in Doom Academy, which brings the students of the former Strange Academy to Latveria to study directly under Doom.
Oct. 22, 2024
Nubia RedMagic 9S Pro review: “incredible power at a great price”
The RedMagic 9S Pro is an extremely efficient performer, offering an incredible amount of power and a particularly strong battery life. Its display sits as the jewel in this crown, though concerns around continued update support does make it one for those who upgrade their tech regularly. Slick aesthetic design Crisp display with smooth motion High-end performance Excellent value for money Much improved UI Long battery life Marginal spec improvements over previous model
Oct. 22, 2024
One of the year's best anime movies is getting a streaming release – and it's surprisingly soon
Chainsaw Man creator’s new anime movie Look Back gets a Prime Video release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, anime fans: one of this year’s best anime movies Look Back has finally landed a streaming date on Prime Video, and it’s coming a lot sooner than you’d think. The streamer posted the news onTwitterwriting, “Manga drew them together.
Oct. 22, 2024
Super Smash Bros creator says the $600k he spent on his YouTube channel was "an investment toward a brighter future for games," so it's fine he made no money off it
Despite 80 million views, Masahiro Sakurai didn’t see a single yen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai has revealed that he put nearly $600,000 into hisYouTubechannel, and hasn’t seen a penny in return. In his final video, uploaded to the channel earlier today, Sakurai announced that he’d actually filmed almost all of his 260 releases more than two years ago,and had spent much of the time since working on a new game.
Oct. 22, 2024
Secretlab Recliner review: "No small price to pay for an add-on"
Secretlab’s Ergonomic Recliner Add-On is a nice accessory for those who want yet more positions to sit in. It has plush cushioning and the same premium feel that the rest of this brand’s products are known for. Above all that, it’s bolstered by an easy installation process that can be done with minimal fuss and very little time. That said, it’s a pricey addition that actually makes the ergonomics of Secretlab’s Titan Evo worse in my opinion.
Oct. 22, 2024
Shigeru Miyamoto thought Banjo-Kazooie was so great it helped convince him to delay Zelda: Ocarina of Time - "It's so amazing that we don't want to be outdone"
Miyamoto was a Banjo fan before any of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Banjo-Kazooie fever has reignited after a game of executive quote telephone that ended withXbox’s Aaron Greenberg acknowledging “how much” the classic platformer means to fans. At around the same time, an old quote from Nintendo legend Shigeru Miyamoto surfaced reminding us all of how outstanding Banjo looked ahead of its original release on Nintendo 64 - so good that it helped get The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time delayed.
Oct. 22, 2024
Skyrim design lead says moving on from the fantasy RPG to sci-fi games like Fallout and Starfield was a "relief" that let Bethesda "exercise new creative muscles"
Bruce Nesmith admits some Bethesda devs “weren’t attracted” to Fallout or Starfield because “they wanted to work on fantasy titles” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Bethesda dev Bruce Nesmith has revealed that there was some internal hesitation to move on from the fantasy world of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim and onto more sci-fi-oriented territory like Starfield and Fallout, but ultimately the veteran RPG developer views the shift as a learning experience.
Oct. 22, 2024
Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai teases a new game that's secretly been in the works for years – and "it should be announced sooner or later" if "we're able to get it made"
But what could it be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed that in the last three years, he completed a proposal for a brand new, mystery game. But what is it? It seems like that might remain a mystery for now. Sakurai adds: “I’m sorry I can’t share more about this project, but assuming that we’re able to get it made, it should be announced sooner or later.
Oct. 22, 2024
Zoe Saldaña is ready to pass the torch to a new Gamora after Guardians of the Galaxy 3
The actor is ready for someone else to step into Gamora’s shoes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Guardians of the Galaxy 3 brought the story of the Guardians to a close, Zoe Saldaña has said she’s ready to leave her MCU character Gamora behind. “Let it be a brown girl to play Gamora,” Saldaña toldVarietyof her hopes for the character’s future.
Oct. 22, 2024
The Sims 4 unveils its first batch of influencer-created DLC, and it’s better than anyone could have expected
The Sims will start releasing Creator Kits in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, even the most dedicated The Sims 4 player will succumb to fatigue. Just like humans eager to recreate an ephemeral “spark,” it can take a lot to spruce up a 10-year relationship, and The Sims 4’s active updates and DLC releasesdon’t always cut it.
Oct. 22, 2024
“Characters are sometimes depicted topless for prolonged periods of time”: Dragon Age The Veilguard’s ESRB rating deserves its own ESRB rating
BioWare knows what it’s doing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWare’s desperately anticipated fourth Dragon Age installment, The Veilguard, won’t be out until October 31, but it seems that the action role-playing game might have already received a summons to horny jail. According to its ESRB rating,Dragon Age: The Veilguardcould even manage to reachBaldur’s Gate 3levels of erotic.
Oct. 22, 2024
This D&D-inspired adventure game was Baldur's Gate 3 before Larian's RPG blew up, and the console launch proves it's still a certified classic
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Here, in our yondering country…” The opening chapter of my Wildermyth adventure reads just like a fairytale, with rookie mystic Brenura leafing through the pages of a forgotten tome as monsters scratch at her front door. These creatures are Gorgons – one of the many species of brutish beasts prowling these lands – andboydo they sound angry.
Oct. 22, 2024
This is still the best CPU for most players, and it's never been cheaper
Forget Black Friday, this CPU deal is all you need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot of debate about what the best CPU is at the moment, mainly because Intel and AMD can’t stop releasing new ones. Although it can be difficult to keep up with the latest and greatest processors, I’m not mad. There are now so many viable DDR5-compatible options out there that anyone who hasn’t upgraded to a current-gen system yet has ample opportunity to do so.
Oct. 22, 2024
This new official Monsterverse sequel to Godzilla vs. Kong might be the Metroidvania to convince me to start caring about Metroidvanias
Kong: Survivor Instinct takes place directly after the events of Godzilla vs. Kong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m gonna take a lot of heat for this, and trust me when I say I already have in my work Slack, but Metroidvanias don’t do anything for me. I’m a big Castlevania fan, but primarily before they became Metroidvanias. I also don’t consider this a knock on the subgenre; it’s really just all of the backtracking to previously explored locations that loses my interest.
Oct. 22, 2024
This Steam Next Fest RPG gem paying tribute to classics like Ultima and D&D is like one big Skyrim dungeon but 10 times more elaborate
Neverlooted Dungeon deserves to be looted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neverlooted Dungeon is inspired by RPGs that were a little before my time, but I was picking up heavySkyrimvibes playing the absolutely stellarSteam Next Fest demofor this wickedly clever dungeon crawler. Developer Wild Mage Games explicitly lists Ultima Underworld, Arx Fatalis, and Thief as Neverlooted Dungeon’s inspirations, and the demo I played definitely seems like a mish-mash of elements from those genre classics.
Oct. 22, 2024
This SteelSeries PS5 wireless headset never leaves my head, and now it can never leave yours at its new record low price
Like music to my PS5-obsessed ears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteelSeriesArctis Nova 5P has easily become my favourite gaming headset for my PlayStation 5 since it launched this year. While it’s not the highest tier of gaming headset SteelSeries has to offer, it’s lightweight comfort, easy setup and handy-to-use accompanying app have made it my go to PS5 accessory.
Oct. 22, 2024
Tom Holland's casting in Christopher Nolan's new movie is the perfect opportunity to prove he's more than just Spider-Man – by following in the footsteps of Robert Downey Jr. in Oppenheimer
Opinion: Tom Holland teaming up with director Christopher Nolan already feels like a winning combination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whenever there are rumblings about a new Christopher Nolan movie, it’s always something to be excited about. Even if you aren’t a fan of the auteur’s work, the mystery that surrounds his projects is undoubtedly intriguing, especially since the director can often be unpredictable in the creative choices that he makes.
Oct. 22, 2024
Undefeated JPRG salesman Yoko Taro congratulates Metaphor: ReFantazio developer, immediately asks fans to buy Nier Automata too
Yoko Taro has been very forthright in suggesting Metaphor fans' next game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier creator Yoko Taro has congratulated the devs at Atlus on the launch ofMetaphor: ReFantazio, while taking the opportunity to plug his own game in the process. Taro – the director of the likes of Nier: Automata, Drakengard, and more – hasn’t been shy about giving praise to Metaphor: ReFantazio, the new fantasy JRPG led by Persona 3, 4, and 5 mastermind Katsura Hashino.
Oct. 22, 2024
Venom 3 first reactions have divided critics, but most agree it's a fun "guilty pleasure" send-off for Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock
Here’s what the critics think of Venom: The Last Dance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Venom: The Last Dance are in – and it’s split critics. “Venom: The Last Dance is a whacky buddy roadtrip that stretches its PG-13 rating as far as it will possibly go,“ComicBook.com’s Chris Killianwrote on Twitter in a post that mirrors much of the early critical response to the threequel.
Oct. 22, 2024
Venom 3 may be the final Venom movie, but it doesn't look like Tom Hardy is done with the character yet - he still wants to fight Tom Holland's Spider-Man
“I want to fight Spider-Man right now. I’m well up for it…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom 3, officially titled Venom: The Last Dance, may bethe final movie in the trilogy, but star Tom Hardy doesn’t think it’s the end for his Venom character as he wants his symbiote to fight none other than Spider-Man next. “I want to fight Spider-Man.
Oct. 22, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. helped save Tom Holland's MCU debut as Spider-Man: "Where did all of the kid's lines go?"
“I owe that to him” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland’s first scene in the MCU was initially substantially cut down – but his co-star and scene partner Robert Downey Jr. fought to save it. “When I got to set after I got the gig, my scene had been cut down significantly from what I did in the audition.
Oct. 22, 2024
The team behind the excellent Prince of Persia Metroidvania has reportedly been disbanded because Ubisoft wants those devs on games with better sales potential
Making a great game can’t save you from the game industry, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, October 23:Ubisoftprovided the following comment from senior producer Abdelhak Elguess. “I’m extremely proud of our team’s work and passion at Ubisoft Montpellier to create a game that resonated with players and critics alike, and I am confident in its long-term success.
Oct. 21, 2024
I use this Steam Deck dock daily, and it's now cheaper than ever
A discounted deck chair for your Steam Deck. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t imagine using my Steam Deck without a dock, and the specific model I use just dropped to a new record low. If you asked me before the handheld released if I’d prefer a third-party accessory toValve’s own docking station, I would have gave you the stink eye.
Oct. 21, 2024
After reports that an Xbox exec said "nobody cares about Banjo-Kazooie," he's correcting the record: "I absolutely know how much Banjo-Kazooie means to our fans"
The 26-year-old platformer franchise matters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Current publisherXbox Game Studioshasn’t released a main Banjo-Kazooie installment since 2008, when Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts launched for the Xbox 360. To make matters worse, some Banjo-Kazooie diehardsmaintainthat the 2008 game, in which players help the honeybear Banjo and tropical bird Kazooie construct vehicles, is too unlike the first two Banjo-Kazooie games and spoiled the franchise.
Oct. 21, 2024
After Zelda fans theorized wildly on the source of this Breath of the Wild Nintendo DS demake, the original creator has come forward: "it's so funny seeing people speculate about this"
“It’s simply just something we made several years ago” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry to break the news, but if you’ve been wildly speculating on the origins of a certainLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wilddemake that made rounds on Reddit and Twitter recently, the mystery has a far less juicy culprit. “It seems an old ROM of a project I was working on with friends leaked online,” creator Ermelber quote replied onTwitterin response to aGBATemparticle.
Oct. 21, 2024
Ambitious Fallout mod project aiming to recreate Fallout 1 inside Fallout 4 calls it quits, suspending the project but making it clear that it's not Bethesda's fault
All work so far will be uploaded to Nexus Mods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: Vault 13, a modding project aiming torecreate Fallout 1 within Fallout 4, is ending active development. In a statement, project founder and co-lead, modder Culinwino, explained that “after much careful thought and deliberation, we have decided to officially suspend development on Fallout: Vault 13.
Oct. 21, 2024
As One Piece's anime turns 25, fans are coming together to praise the new Fan Letter special as an "absolute masterpiece"
Fan Letter really delivered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a fall season that has been dominated by talk aboutsloppy animation, One Piece fans are coming together to celebrate the anime’s 25th anniversary – and praising the new Fan Letter special as a “masterpiece”. One Piece Fan Letter, which is now streaming, adapts Tomohito Ohsaki’s Straw Hat Stories and features short tales featuring some of the Straw Hat’s most notable crew members.
Oct. 21, 2024
Beloved factory management game Factorio launches its sequel-sized DLC to 98% overwhelmingly positive reviews and an all-time player count record
Space Age is more than ready for lift-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The space age is finally upon us. That is to say that Factorio: Space Age, the long-awaited DLC pack for the beloved factory management game, has finally gone live after a years-long wait. The expansion has already been lavished with praise from players, and the launch has seen Factorio more than double its previous Steam player count record.
Oct. 21, 2024
Bethesda is celebrating Fallout Day for the very first time with a dedicated broadcast event, and it seems focused on Fallout 76
Maybe don’t get your hopes up for Fallout 5 news, kids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bunker-dwellers have something to celebrate later in the week, as Bethesda is promising a dedicated broadcast event to clue us into its plans forFallout 76. “Fallout Day is coming on October 23,where we will be hosting our first ever #FalloutDay Broadcast,” the developer shared on itsTwitterpage.
Oct. 21, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong just got an Xbox ESRB rating alongside confirmation that a PS5 physical release is imminent, meaning I can finally see what all the hype is about
A firm Xbox release date is still nowhere in sight, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s hope on the horizon forBlack Myth: Wukong’s delayed Xbox launch, with the ESRB quietly rating theupcoming Xbox Series X gamejust as the developer confirms a physical PS5 launch is coming. Eagle-eyed Black Myth hopefuls spotted theESRB ratingearlier this week, which grants the Xbox Series X version of the action-RPG a Teen rating alongside its PS5 and PC counterparts.
Oct. 21, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 devs confirm the FPS is launching without the controversial Riot Shield
33 weapons but the Riot Shield is nowhere to be found When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of fans complaining about the Riot Shield, it looks like the devs ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6are taking pity. The full list of launch weapons for the upcoming FPS is here, and the controversial shield is nowhere to be found.
Oct. 21, 2024
David Harbour says the Stranger Things finale is the "best" episode they have ever done and left everyone in tears
The Hopper actor teases the Stranger Things series finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but it seems like the Stranger Things finale will be well and truly worth the wait. “I can be very critical of this show,” Hopper actor David Harbour told theHappy Sad Confused podcast(H/TPeople) at New York Comic Con. “[But] they land the plane, and [the series finale] is the best episode they’ve ever done.
Oct. 21, 2024
Fallout season 2 begins filming in November, as one actor says their character has "got some things up her sleeve" in the new season
Leslie Uggams reveals the Fallout season 2 filming start date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout season 2begins filming next month – according to one of the cast members on the post-apocalyptic Prime Video series. Leslie Uggams, who plays Vault 33 overseer Betty, toldScreen Rantthat production is getting underway in November. “That is an amazing, amazing show. I am with the Vault People, so I didn’t get to see what the Earth people were doing,” Uggams said of her response to Fallout.
Oct. 21, 2024
Fear The Spotlight review: "A love letter to PS1 survival horror"
Nailing its low-poly aesthetic, smart visual and audio choices combine to create luxurious moments of tension. While a lack of friction makes action a bit straightforward, the well-crafted vibes make for an experience you won’t forget anytime soon. Fantastic visual and audio design Vivian and Amy are both endearing protagonists Moments of incredible tension and unease Monsters deployed infrequently Lack of friction detracts from some scares Story is a bit basic and predictable
Oct. 21, 2024
First Gladiator 2 reactions call the sequel "epic" and "absolute sicko sh*t," with Oscar buzz for Denzel Washington already
Gladiator 2 reactions are overwhelmingly positive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstGladiator 2reactions are in – and they’re very positive. The Ridley Scott-directed sequel is arriving 24 years after the original movie, and it stars Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nielsen, and Joseph Quinn. “GLADIATOR 2 is Hamlet as a Roman political opera, a brutal bloody battle of power and corruption with performances possessing an emotional weight of movie stardom.
Oct. 21, 2024
Hallmark's gaming Christmas ornaments are much better than I expected
I’d have some of these on my shelf as is, tbh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I know it’s early to be throwing out the ‘C’ word, but these Hallmark gaming Christmas ornaments are… pretty great, actually? With spooky season almost done, companies are beginning to wheel out their Holiday offerings – but few have made me reach for my wallet like these ones.
Oct. 21, 2024
Quiet everyone, this is Vampire Survivors' "full circle" moment: the roguelike darling is finally getting its Castlevania expansion, and "It's Big. IT'S BIG"
The Vampire Survivors Castlevania crossover DLC includes 20+ new characters, 40+ new weapons, and the game’s “biggest” stage yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampire Survivors developer Poncle has revealed its “biggest DLC to date”, and it’s extraordinarily fitting that it’s a Castlevania expansion. The DLC launches, again, very aptly, on Halloween and costs $3.99 / €3.99 / £2.
Oct. 21, 2024
James Gunn says David Corenswet is "going to blow people the f*ck away" as Superman, and "people are going to die" for Rachel Brosnahan
James Gunn is feeling good about Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas teased his upcomingSupermanmovie – and it sounds like we can expect great things from David Corenswet. “The movie is going extraordinarily well. We’re deep in the process of editing. David Corenswet is going to blow people the fuck away,” Gunn told the crowd at New York Comic Con (viaRotten Tomatoes).
Oct. 21, 2024
Jason Blum has an update on the Dead by Daylight movie, but we might be waiting a while: "You can’t make the movie until the script is right"
“It could be five years, it could be 12 months” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead by Daylight movie producer Jason Blum has provided an update on the upcoming video game adaptation – but we might have a while to wait before it arrives on the big screen. While we wait for more news on Dead by Daylight, check out our guide to the other bestupcoming video game movieson the way.
Oct. 21, 2024
Just one week after Metaphor: ReFantazio's release, Persona director Katsura Hashino says he's already cooking up his next JRPG
It’s not Persona 6, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Katsura Hashino, the legendary director behind both thePersonaseries and more recent JRPGMetaphor: ReFantazio, reveals that he’s already made a start on his next project. Speaking alongsideSilent Hillcreator Keiichiro Toyama in a recent interview withFamitsu, Hashino is asked whether he’s thinking about what to make now that Metaphor’s monumental release has passed.
Oct. 21, 2024
Legendary horror movie Saw celebrates its 20th anniversary with Billy the Puppet answering fan questions on Reddit
What would you ask Billy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Saw movie will soon turn 20 years old and the legendary horror movie is celebrating in the most on-brand way, by having icon Billy the Puppet troll fans online. Billy the Puppet recently took toRedditto answer fans' burning questions, writing, “Hello, it is me, Billy the Puppet.
Oct. 21, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures hands-on: Post-apocalyptic robo-whacking is a better fit for blockification than you'd think
Preview | Doing what it says on the tin and a bit more, playing the opening leaves us grinning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures manages to be exactly what you think it is when you hear those three words in combination, but still buck an amount of that expectation. After playing through the game’s opening levels, I’m surprised at how well Studio Gobo and Guerilla Games have been able to make the story and tone feel distinct by deftly altering its source material’s more mature tone to be family friendly; and also with how the studio has been able to carve out its own game-feel that isn’t overshadowed by Traveler’s Tales' monolithic Lego game portfolio.
Oct. 21, 2024
Marvel star Charlie Cox says that Daredevil: Born Again will parallel the Netflix series by including a "very long, very cool" 'one-take' fight scene
Daredevil: Born Again arrives next March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox has teased some similarities between the upcomingDisney Plusshow and its Netflix predecessor – which includes various types of one-take fight scenes. “There are different types of oners. So far, we’ve done three oners that are memorable,” the actor toldColliderat New York Comic Con.
Oct. 21, 2024
Marvel star Daniel Brühl recalls the time he was most starstruck, which involved a strange invite to Robert Downey Jr.'s "village"
Exclusive: Daniel Brühl fondly remembers a special yet strange moment he had with Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In new TV showThe Franchise, a satire on the world of superhero filmmaking, actor Daniel Brühl portrays struggling director Eric, who is battling problem after problem whilst helming the next installment in a blockbuster series, a movie on the brink of collapse which is titled ‘Tecto: Eye of the Storm’.
Oct. 21, 2024
Marvel star Daniel Brühl says a "total disaster" of a movie inspired him on superhero satire The Franchise – not his time with the MCU
Exclusive: The Baron Zemo star talks what inspired him to play a struggling director on his new TV show The Franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given thatThe Franchiseis a satire of superhero moviemaking, you might think that one of its stars, Daniel Brühl, may have drawn on his experiences with Marvel for the new TV show. However, instead the inspiration came from elsewhere – a “total disaster” of a movie that the actor worked on.
Oct. 21, 2024
Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again gets release date as new trailer is shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con
Daredevil: Born Again lands on Disney Plus next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s upcomingDisneyPlus showDaredevil: Born Againhas had its first trailer shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con, and it sounds like Charlie Cox’s vigilante is out for war against Kingpin. But the most exciting part of the clip is a new hero who Murdock visits in prison, and is later seen in a white suit with a gold tiger pendant.
Oct. 21, 2024
Matt Smith gives update on House of the Dragon season 3: "I've not heard a thing"
House of the Dragon season 3 has been greenlit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 3is definitely on the way, though production progress might be slower than we’d hope. Speaking at New York Comic Con, three of the stars gave some less than promising updates on the upcoming season of HBO’s hit fantasy show.
Oct. 21, 2024
MTG Marvel explained, from release date to pricing
You cast ‘Excelsior!’ for a +2/2 bonus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Products4.Mechanics5.Story6.Pre-orders Magic: The Gathering has been steamrolling its way into different franchises with a fury that’d put the X-Men’s Juggernaut to shame, and now MTG Marvel is being eyed for a teamup. Because this move combines one of the world’s biggest franchises with one of itsbest card games, I fear a pop-culture black hole has been created to hoover up all our money.
Oct. 21, 2024
Obi-Wan, Qui-Gon Jinn, Mace Windu, and more lead the new Star Wars Jedi Knights comic series - "You've literally never seen so much lightsaber action in a comic!"
Visit the era before The Phantom Menace in the new Star Wars: Jedi Knights comic title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Jedi Knights are one of the most popular aspects ofStar Warslore, thanks to their mysterious mastery of the Force, their complicated code of conduct, and of course, their lightsabers. Now, Marvel is putting the Jedi front and center in a new comic series titled simply Star Wars: Jedi Knights, announced over the weekend at theLucasfilmPublishing: Star Wars: Stories From a Galaxy Far, Far Away Panel at New York Comic Con.
Oct. 21, 2024
Palworld gets a taste of its own medicine in new mobile "pal-like" blatantly inspired by Pocketpair's survival game
Pokemon’s evolutionary line expands again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Pocketpair released Palworld earlier this year, everyone was pretty shocked by what seemed like an obviousPokemon rip-off,and now Pocketpair itself is getting a taste of its own medicine with a new mobile game that looks anawfullot like Palworld. Just like the pocket monsters you may have grown up with on your Game Boy, Nintendo DS, or Switch, developer Pocketpair’s Palworld is full of adorable fuzzy creatures, except some of them very rudely shoot guns.
Oct. 21, 2024
Tom Holland joins Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's next mysterious film – which is rumored to be a 1920s vampire horror movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland is the latest actor to sign on to star inChristopher Nolan’s next movie, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Holland joins Matt Damon in the cast. And that’s… just about all we know for certain about the whole project. The mystery film will mark Holland’s first outing with director Nolan. Holland made his name largely thanks to his ongoing role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Oct. 21, 2024
Smile, A Quiet Place, Sleepy Hollow, and more big screen horror franchises to get comics from IDW's new horror line
Plus sequels to Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees and 30 Days of Night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Horror is everywhere today, in the world and on the shelves,” said IDW’s group editor Maggie Howell in a statement about the new imprint. “There’s an impulse to examine and indulge our deepest fears, and we’ve seen our industry respond with some of the most exciting new genre initiatives in recent memory.
Oct. 21, 2024
When will Venom 3 be on streaming? A look ahead to the potential Venom: The Last Dance streaming date
Your guide to watching Venom: The Last Dance at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom 3, officially titled Venom: The Last Dance, is just around the corner. The upcoming threequel will see Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock and the symbiote Venom on the run and hunted by both of their worlds – so it’s not looking good for the central duo.
Oct. 21, 2024
The best streaming services in 2024: comparing Netflix, HBO Max, Disney Plus, and more
A complete guide to the best streaming services for TV and movies right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The answer would be simple if you asked what the best streaming services were a few years ago. Netflix ruled the roost. Now, there’s an explosion of platforms vying for our attention:DisneyPlus, Peacock, and Max all want a slice of the pie – that means your favorite series and films are split across multiple streamers.
Oct. 21, 2024
The biggest city-builder at Steam Next Fest is a Lovecraftian nightmare that might be the scariest colony sim ever
Worshippers of Cthulhu is one-of-a-kind scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It appears to follow the blackened footsteps of — if you’ll excuse me — cult-classic horror games likeCult of the Lamband Cultist Simulator in imagining fringe religious activity as a source of mouthwatering power. Though Worshippers of Cthulhu looks like an unconventional city builder in how willing it is to be at once bleak and celestial, its premise melds well with standard city builder goals, like acquiring land and authority.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Boys star is "terrified" that spin-off Vought Rising won't live up to expectations because the scripts are so "incredible"
Exclusive: Stormfront star Aya Cash teases that the upcoming spin-off series will be something rather special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys star Aya Cash is teasing that upcoming spin-off show Vought Rising could be something rather special – so much so that she’s worried it won’t live up to her high expectations. Whilst Cash awaits filming to begin on the series, she’s currently promoting her new showThe Franchise, the latest project from The Thick Of It creator Armando Iannucci, who is on board as executive producer here.
Oct. 21, 2024
The fictional movie disaster at the heart of superhero satire The Franchise actually got real scripts and a full treatment
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the heart of new TV showThe Franchiseis fictional movie Tecto: Eye of the Storm, the latest installment in a huge superhero series. As a satire of franchise moviemaking, we follow the filmmakers as, well, everything goes wrong in their attempts to bring Tecto to life – which of course, is hilarious. Whilst in the writers' room – and even on set – the team also ensured that they were reactive to what was going on in the real world of franchise moviemaking, bringing in ideas as things developed in real life.
Oct. 21, 2024
The mysterious Nintendo Switch playtest has seemingly leaked, and it looks like a Minecraft meets MMO game in which players "develop" a planet together
Sign me up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afterrecruiting players to test a mystery “new feature” for Switch Onlinerecently,Nintendohasn’t publicly revealed any details regarding it - however, some supposed leaks of the playtest have emerged and they point toward exciting possibilities. With registration fillingafter just seven minutes, most excited fans didn’t stand a chance at gaining access to the company’s mysterious Playtest Program.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Penguin episode 5 recap and Easter eggs: Gotham catches on fire
This week in Gotham: a new family becomes a target as Oz is forced underground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After The Penguin took a detour into Sofia Falcone’s past, episode 5 brings The Batman spin-off right back into the present drama. Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb and Sofia are on two sides of a war for power, as Gotham deals with the fallout of the murder of the Falcones.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc talks those Sopranos comparisons: "It’s a very nice thing to be compared to one of the greatest shows on television"
LeFranc doesn’t think that Tony and Oz have a lot in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc appreciates those Sopranos comparisons, but doesn’t think the two shows have much in common. “You know, weirdly, there was not a lot of influence for the Sopranos, but I understand the comparison. I mean, it’s a very nice thing overall to be compared to like one of the greatest shows on television.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Penguin star Cristin Milioti watched movies where actors "swing for the fences" for "courage" when preparing to play Sofia Falcone
Milioti’s mob daughter has stolen the DC show – and we have zero complaints When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguinstar Cristin Milioti had an unconventional way of preparing to play mob daughter Sofia Falcone. “When we started, I tried to stay away from everything. Deidre (O’Connell), when we first began, we were so nervous because it’s a high-pressure environment.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Penguin star Deidre O’Connell on the "responsibility" of playing someone with dementia: "I just want to honor these people that are going through this sh*t"
Beyond the violence and Batman connections, the DC show raises important awareness for Lewy Body Dementia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin star Deidre O’Connell says she felt a responsibility when playing Francis Cobb, the mother of Colin Farrell’s titular villain. “I know more about it than I would like to know about it because my dad had it and my mom’s got it.
Oct. 21, 2024
The Witcher series is reportedly getting a brand-new book in just 6 weeks
Merry (early) Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s not long left now until the most long-awaited ofThe Witcher booksdrops, as author Andrzej Sapkowski has reportedly revealed a December release date. As reported byGry Online, Sapkowski unveiled his upcoming book’s launch window while Speaking during this year’s Igrzyska Wolności event. While he admits he’s unable to give the mysterious new book’s title away due to restrictions imposed by his publisher “for marketing reasons,” there’s one thing he feels he can say ahead of the “embargo” - and that’s the rough estimate of when his book should release.
Oct. 21, 2024
This is the gaming projector I would buy this Black Friday - and it's already at a record-low price
The BenQ X300G is now cheaper than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This might be the first year I seriously consider buying my own gaming projector. With the holiday sales just around the corner, I’ve been watching the prices on some of my favorite releases of the year pretty closely - and there’s one I keep coming back to.
Oct. 21, 2024
This Steam Next Fest action-RPG is a delightful throwback to '90s anime and SNES classics, even if it is also marketing for a much bigger and hornier deckbuilder JRPG
Divine Dynamo Flamefrit looks like much more than a bonus game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was interested in Divine Dynamo Flamefrit when I saw that Japanese indie studio Inti Creates was behind it. I was on board the instant I saw the pixel-perfect ’90s anime aesthetic and heard the era-appropriate title screen music. And I was in love the moment the giant mech boss battle kicked off.
Oct. 21, 2024
This underrated post-apocalyptic RPG is the perfect blend of Fallout and Baldur's Gate, which means I've already played for 38 hours and killed Santa
If you like making tough decisions and finding fun in nuclear war, let me introduce you to Wasteland 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s mid-October, and I’ve just killed Santa. Not therealbig man, I should clarify, but someone remarkably similar. Besides having the same name, he’s got the same cozy red robes, a workshop full of elves who are hard at work, and a fondness for home-baked cookies.
Oct. 21, 2024
23 years later, Batman: Hush 2 reunites Jeph Loeb and Jim Lee for a sequel to one of the greatest Batman stories ever told
They’re replacing Chip Zdarsky and Jorge Jiménez on Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As announced at the Jim Lee & Friends panel at this year’sNew York Comic Con, writer Jeph Loeb and artist Jim Lee are returning to take over the publisher’s core Batman book with Hush 2 – the long-awaited sequel to their original, classic Hush tale.
Oct. 21, 2024
Venom no more - Eddie Brock is now Carnage as he gets his own ongoing title next year
Eddie Brock: Carnage #1 bonds the original Venom host with a very different symbiote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eddie Brock: Carnage puts Eddie in the Carnage symbiote, and at odds with his new bloodthirsty companion who craves a level of violence Eddie once thought was behind him. Written by Charles Soule, making his Marvel return, with art by Jesus Saiz, Eddie Brock: Carnage is being described as an out-and-out horror title, and as the second flagship title of the symbiote line along with All-New Venom.
Oct. 21, 2024
We finally know who's making the new Mario & Luigi RPG, and it's the veteran studio that co-developed Square Enix's incredible Octopath Traveler JRPGs
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is in good hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership has finally been revealed, and folks, I’m happy to say Nintendo’s upcoming RPG seems to be in good hands. The reputable Nintendo enthusiast Twitter account Nintendeal shared a screenshot of what appears to be a disclaimer from the eShop that reveals Acquire to be the development team on Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Oct. 21, 2024
Stephen King's Carrie TV show in the works from Haunting of Hill House director Mike Flanagan
Another Flanagan and King collab is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan is helming another Stephen King adaptation – and this time it’s a TV show based on the 1974 novel Carrie. PerDeadline, Flanagan is set to executive produce the eight-episode series alongside Trevor Macy, which will stream exclusively on Prime Video. The new show comes as part of Flanagan and Macy’s overall deal with Amazon, whichincludes a TV series and standalone film adaptation of The Dark Tower.
Oct. 21, 2024
Why now is the perfect time for a Halo: Combat Evolved remake
Opinion | What? Master Chief is evolving! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo is entering a new chapter. Now, for anyone who’s stuck with the Halo games over a significant period of time over their 23-year history, those words could be a cause for concern, depending on whether you appreciated343 Industries' first take on the franchise in Halo 4, the muddled Halo: Guardians, or the (far better) open-worldHalo: Infinite.
Oct. 20, 2024
After 2 years of legal drama, this indie RPG is back on sale and even has a new Pokemon-like sequel on the way
The sequel is “100% free for all Kickstarter backers and Steam owners” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Outbound Ghost, a turn-based RPG riffing on Paper Mario, has been haunted by a strange legal drama that left it delisted for almost two whole years. That curse has now been lifted, its legal troubles sorted, and there’s even an all-new sequel on the way.
Oct. 20, 2024
First trailer for James Gunn's ultra-violent Creature Commandos TV show introduces an unordinary team of DC superheroes and a fan-favorite Batman villain
Whoa, was that Clayface? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The epic first trailer for Creature Commandos is here – and to say we’re excited would be an understatement. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) introduces Rick Flag Sr. (Frank Grillo) to his new subordinates: a group of incarcerated monsters, each with their own complicated backstory, who are tasked with saving the world.
Oct. 20, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remakers Bloober Team say they're done making "shitty" games after turning over a new leaf with the horror classic
The studio’s next game, Cronos, is hoping to continue its winning streak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team had somewhat of a mixed reputation as a studio after putting out horror games that ranged from interesting but flawed experiences, to ones that were straight-upmemed to deathfor their odd quirks. But it’s a reputation the developer seems to have shed with its excellent, recently-releasedSilent Hill 2 remake, and the studio hopes to keep up its winning streak.
Oct. 20, 2024
This 'Balatro but Solitaire' deckbuilding roguelike isn't officially in Steam Next Fest, but its demo is just as dangerously gripping
Solitaire Battle is a fun remix on the classic card game with a free demo out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’spoker-themed take on a deckbuilding roguelike was an instant hit earlier this year, so when I heard there was a ‘Balatro but Solitaire’ game floating around, of course I had to jump into its free demo.
Oct. 20, 2024
This single-player MMO with fake players is one of the weirdest games I've seen in Steam Next Fest, and its demo is over 12 hours long
‘SimPlayers’ populate Erenshor, whether you’re logged on or not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festisn’t lacking in the ‘weird’ department, and I mean that as a compliment. The digital event bringing thousands of early demos is full of games thatmix genres in delightfully odd waysor evenparody those memeified PS1 Harry Potters. But the demo for ‘MMO’ Erenshor might be the weirdest yet (and I also mean that as a massive compliment.
Oct. 19, 2024
This gorgeous lightweight strategy game with over 15,000 glowing Steam reviews is finally, officially out
Thronefall is an adorable little game that mixes RTS and tower defence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minimalist strategy game Thronefall is now properly out after marinating in early access for over a year, and the response to the finished game is nearly flawless. You might already recognize Thronefall for its distinct, high contrast, two-tone art style that swaps out color palettes with each level and helped it become a success during its early access tenure.
Oct. 19, 2024
Balatro creator recommends trying 2 "special games" this Steam Next Fest – and both are roguelikes on par with the poker-themed hit
Ballionaire and StarVaders had me hooked in much the same way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millions of people fell into Balatro’s poker-themed roguelike loop when it came out earlier this year, and for good reason. It’s instantly fun from the get-go, but you’ll still be discovering new strategies weeks after your first run that spark mini lightbulbs in your brain.
Oct. 19, 2024
Behind closed doors Karate Kid: Legends trailer unites Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, and introduces the new Karate Kid
The first trailer was shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Karate Kid: Legends premiered at New York Comic Con – and it looks like an epic return to the beloved martial arts franchise. In the brief clip, which has not yet been released to the public, we see Mr.
Oct. 19, 2024
This open-world sandbox Steam Next Fest gem is basically GTA but you're a cop, and it totally rips
The Precinct is GTA but reversed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My latestSteam Next Festobsession is thedemo for The Precinct, an old-school top-down open-world sandbox game that plays a lot like Grand Theft Auto except you play as a cop instead of a lawless citizen. Now, I know what you might be thinking. Isn’t being a criminal a whole lot more fun than being a narc?
Oct. 19, 2024
Dune and Ghibli collide in Steam Next Fest's strangest strategy game, where you drive steampunk war-crabs across an interplanetary Austro-Hungarian empire
Frank Herbert and Howl meet in a steampunk take on Sea of Thieves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ten minutes into the demo for Sand, and I’m wrestling with about six different controls on the roof of an armored two-storey shack. Stomping about an alien desert on four mechanised feet while the engine behind me belches smoke into the air, piloting a mobile base this big is more art than science.
Oct. 19, 2024
New Kraven the Hunter footage sees Aaron-Taylor Johnson escape from prison and crunch some bones in R-rated Marvel movie
The footage was shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter is now a contender for the most violent comic book movie of all time – and we’re not exaggerating. The first seven minutes of the film and an additional fight scene were shown behind closed doors at New York Comic Con – presented by director J.
Oct. 19, 2024
After Helldivers 2's latest Major Order win, it looks like Super Earth is setting up its own Terminid version of Jurassic Park
Tyranny Park will be open to “well-paying” tourists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2might take place more than a hundred years into the future, but it seems like Super Earth either didn’t learn any lessons from Steven Spielberg or his classic movies are now lost media since High Command is literally planning to build a Jurassic Park knock-off filled with alien bugs - and that always, totally, 100% ends just fine.
Oct. 19, 2024
Doom Eternal and Vampire Survivors collide in this Steam Next Fest FPS roguelike that had me playing "one more game" all night
Dieseldome is a RomanPunk movement shooter with a moreish loop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The amount of Vampire Survivors-likes have rivalled the endless waves of monsters that fill up the screen in the bullet heaven roguelike itself, but a newSteam Next Festdemo is taking that roguelike chaos and breathing new life into the formula. Dieseldome: Oil and Blood takes the Survivors structure - which has you mowing down enemies until your eyes turn pink and grabbing randomized upgrades as level up - and slaps it onto a blisteringly fast FPS.
Oct. 18, 2024
'Classic Pokemon JRPGs but battles are volleyball' is as fun as it sounds, and I knew what was up as soon as this Steam Next Fest demo asked if I watch sports anime
Beastieball is a tactical, sporty take on creature collector RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve had my eye on Beastieball, a creature collector volleyball RPG that turns Pokemon into a sports anime, for over a year now. When the creators of Chicory: A Colorful Tale,quite simply one of the most joyful games to come outin the past few years, announce a new project, it’s gonna get my curiosity.
Oct. 18, 2024
After last week's Pokemon leaks canceled Typhlosion, a new translation of the alleged lore paints the fire-type in a much more favorable light
The Typhlosion situation just got more complicated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been quite a week for Pokemon fans, and especially those with a soft-spot for the beloved Johto region starter, Typhlosion. Following ahuge leak at developer Game Freak, alleged short stories detailing everything from the origin of the Pokemon universe to strange folklore-style tales about human-Pokemon relationships surfaced online.
Oct. 18, 2024
After playing the scariest mission in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, I'm going to need CDPR to make a fully-fledged survival horror RPG right now
Now Playing | Note to self: don’t betray a powerful netrunner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just like Johnny Silverhand, Somewhat Damaged has been living in my brain rent-free since I finishedCyberpunk 2077’s DLC last week. ThePhantom Libertymission comes seemingly out of nowhere, a consequence of not only turning your back on one of the most net-savvy people in the entire game, but for thinking there is such a thing as good deeds going unpunished here in Dogtown.
Oct. 18, 2024
After running a Super Mario Bros archive for 12 years, one dedicated historian was about to quit forever if it wasn’t for the help of 4,000 fans: "You have saved my life"
12 years of preserving big and small details from the Mushroom Kingdom has paid off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An online archivist preserving Super Mario Bros. history has been “saved” by the community that has been enjoying his content for almost 12 years. Supper Mario Broth, run by an unnamed history buff, is the blanket name for ablogand social media page that’s been entirely dedicated to posting thousands of images, factoids, long-form deep-dives, and everything else you can dream of from the Mushroom Kingdom.
Oct. 18, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 6 might have just cleared up one of WandaVision’s big mysteries
So Billy and Tommy are real, right? Right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 6. Agatha All Along has kept the reveals rolling over the past few episodes, with the biggest undoubtedly beingTeen’s real identity. Joe Locke’s mysterious Marvel character is actuallyWiccan, AKA Billy Maximoff, after all, and episode six revealed exactly how that’s possible.
Oct. 18, 2024
All Infinity Nikki codes and how to redeem them
All of the active Infinity Nikki codes for Revelation Crystal, Thread of Purity, Bling, and more, plus how to claim them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Infinity Nikki codes are very useful items to have now that the game has fully launched, and we’re being absolutely spoiled at the moment with the developer releasing another six promos to add to the already burgeoning list of bonuses available.
Oct. 18, 2024
As Metaphor: ReFantazio threatens to eat up 100 hours of my free time, upcoming JRPG love letter Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 takes pity: "You can expect 30+ hours of main game"
“We are a small team with an Indie spirit, and we’re creating something we believe is truly special” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While some of thebest JRPGsaround are synonymous with lofty run times, promising love letter to the genre Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is taking mercy on your free time. Over onTwitter, developer Sandfall Games says the turn-based RPG will take around 30 hours to complete the main game and “as much side content for our completionist Expeditioners.
Oct. 18, 2024
Best Disney Halloween merch 2024
Boo to you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyHalloween merch is one of my favorite things about spooky season. While you might not associate the House of Mouse with things that go bump in the night, its All Hallows' offerings have been consistently great for years. Personally speaking, my favorites would be the weighted Haunted Mansion blanket – which is cozy enough for you to sleep like the dead – and the autumnal wreath taken straight from Main Street at Disney World.
Oct. 18, 2024
Cobra Kai season 6 adds three new cast members, including a Mortal Kombat star
Cobra Kai season 6 gets some new cast members When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai season 6, the final installment in the Karate Kid spin-off franchise, has added three new cast members. According toDeadline, Lewis Tan (Mortal Kombat), Patrick Luwis (Rebel Moon), and Rayna Vallandingham (in her first role) have all joined the cast Tan is joining as Sensei Wolf, a character who certainly sounds very intriguing.
Oct. 18, 2024
Crunchyroll confirms January release date for Dr. Stone season 4, bolstering 2025's stellar anime lineup
It’ll air in the same year as Solo Leveling season 2, Sakamoto Days, and more… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thestreamer announced the newsalongside a Japanese-language teaser trailer, which you can watch below – though it’s worth noting that it’s predominantly made up of footage from previous chapters. There is a peek at a new installment, which is officially subtitled Dr.
Oct. 18, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of January 2025 comics and covers featuring Batman, Superman, Batman, the Justice League, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, Aquaman #1 marks the return of Arthur Curry to his own ongoing title by fan favorite writer Jeremy Adams and artist John Timms, which explores the new powers Aquaman will have at the end Absolute Power. Then there’s Green Lantern: Fractured Spectrum #1, also written by Jeremy Adams with art by V Ken Marion, a one-shot which explores the new status quo of Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps.
Oct. 18, 2024
Denis Villeneuve will make Dune 3 sooner than he expected, with Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Anya Taylor-Joy returning
Dune: Messiah could be going into production soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We could be gettingDune: Messiahsooner than expected, with director Denis Villeneuve revealing that he’ll be working on it faster than he thought. “Let’s say,” Villeneuve toldDeadline, “that I thought that after Part Two that I will take a break, that I will go back in the woods and stay in the woods for a while to recover.
Oct. 18, 2024
Diablo 4's new Spiritborn class is already dealing quadrillions of damage thanks to bugs that can make it "literally 100,000 times stronger than any other class"
“It’s getting silly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s new Spiritborn classis a tad broken… is something we wrote three days ago, but for a very different reason. At the time,Blizzard had just killed an uber-popular build that essentially turned Diablo 4 into Vampire Survivorsthanks to a bug that made the Spiritborn’s Evade cast animation go all wonky.
Oct. 18, 2024
Dragons Dogma 2's performance dips were caused by the most relatable problem yet: NPCs who think too hard
Overthinking is a universal problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Does overthinking keep you up at night? Does the crippling burden of simply being cognisant stop you from running to the best of your abilities? Don’t worry, you’re far from alone.Dragon’s Dogma 2characters have been suffering from the same fate, but luckily for them, their psychic ailments can simply be patched, digitally.
Oct. 18, 2024
Elder Scrolls 6 won't return to "fiddly stat sheets" due to Baldur's Gate 3's success, says Skyrim lead: "Through Skyrim, Bethesda has wanted to have the game get out of its own way"
Bruce Nesmith says Todd Howard is “a big proponent of the interface vanishing if you’re not doing something that needs it to be visible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Bethesda dev Bruce Nemith doesn’t seeThe Elder Scrolls 6ditching Skyrim’s minimalist UI and going back to the RPG series' early days of “fiddly character sheets” despite the popularity of more technical games like Baldur’s Gate 3.
Oct. 18, 2024
FBC: Firebreak, the Control FPS, is only the second game to ever launch into Xbox Game Pass and PS Plus on day one
Remedy Entertainment is getting its first multiplayer game into as many hands as possible on launch day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy Entertainment properlyrevealed its first-ever multiplayer game, FBC: Firebreak,just yesterday, and it’s trying to dodge the same fate as countless other online games by getting the shooter into as many hands as possible from the get-go.
Oct. 18, 2024
For Fable's 20th anniversary, one fan remade the classic Xbox RPG as a Game Boy Color game that you can play right now for free
You just gonna stand there looking like a chicken? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox hasn’t done anything too special to celebrate the whopping 20th anniversary of its beloved Fable series, but one dedicated fan spent four days remaking (demaking?) the classic comedy so it can run on everything from your internet browser to a literal Game Boy Color.
Oct. 18, 2024
Fractal Refine review: "One of the best all-rounders you’ll find"
I can scarcely believe how good the Fractal Refine is, considering this brand has never made a gaming chair before. In almost every way, it’s a perfect all-rounder that looks a million dollars while being adjustable, comfortable, and ergonomic. Other gaming chair brands should take note because what Fractal Design has achieved here is very impressive indeed. Good range of cosmetic, mesh, and fabric options Excellent armrests Nice mix of comfort and ergonomics
Oct. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2's Jump Pack buff immediately backfires: they're so good now that the Automatons stole some for themselves, and the "Jet Brigade" is kicking our butts
Heads up, Helldivers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uh oh. Following their Major Order victory earlier today,Helldivers 2players have been thrown straight back into the fray with new orders to defend Matar Bay from the Automatons, but with a twist. They’re led by a new “augmented” group that can fly. While things are now quieter on the eastern front of the galaxy, with the protection around Acamar IV ultimately “allowing the successful construction of the first-ever Terminid Research Preserve,” things are stirring elsewhere.
Oct. 18, 2024
Here are the 10 Steam Next Fest demos you need to play before they disappear
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festis back again, which means it’s time to dive head-first into hundreds of demos ofupcoming PC games. As always, there area lotof demos so we’ve made a list of the 10 best Steam Next Fest demos that are worth checking out. The festival kicked off Monday, October 14th, and is running until Monday, October 21st.
Oct. 18, 2024
I made beer with monks and got called "your Maltiness" in this remarkably chill ale-brewing sim, and you can too with its free Steam Next Fest demo
Ale Abbey is a tycoon game with a hoppy twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My favorite part of theSteam Next Fest demo for Ale Abbeyis when people call me “your Maltiness”, and that’s saying a lot, because the whole demo is a lot of fun. Ale Abbey is an upcoming tycoon game with a twist: you’re in charge of a brewery run by Catholic monks.
Oct. 18, 2024
I use these gaming earbuds every day - now they're under $100
Save $50 on the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been watching the price of the Razer Hammerhead Hyperspeed earbuds since they launched - but those numbers have been stubborn. These ANC gaming buds were sticking close to their $149.99 MSRP for most of their life, but now that they’re starting to be phased off the shelves you’ll find them for a brand new record-low price.
Oct. 18, 2024
I'm seriously trying to stop myself grabbing the LG OLED C3 at its lowest ever price
A record-low 120Hz 4K TV deal that’s giving Black Friday vibes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLGOLED C3 sometimes like to taunt me during sales. It’s the one gaming TV I always feel is primed for discounts, but I sometimes end up finding it with a higher price tag than newer models. Well, today’s the day the 120Hz 4K panel breaks its unfortunate price cut curse, as the display is finally down to a record low I can get on board with.
Oct. 18, 2024
League of Legends fans baffled as Riot lays off more devs - including the $500 Ahri skin designer - only to unveil a gacha-fueled $250 Arcane skin 24 hours later
League players could spend up to 32,000 RP trying to get the Arcane Fractured Jinx skin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, League of Legends developerRiot Games announced a wave of layoffs, notably impacting skin designers including the person behind thecontroversial near-$500 Ahri, and it’s now confirmed that the studio is introducing a whole new gacha system to sell even more expensive skins.
Oct. 18, 2024
Lord of the Rings screenwriter confirms Hunt for Gollum won't be two movies and reveals "most of the ideas" for future films involve Gandalf
More movies with Gandalf could be on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite reports indicating that The Hunt for Gollum would be two movies, the producer has confirmed that this isn’t the case – though another Lord of the Rings movie is in the works. “I can tell you definitively it isn’t two films!” Lord Of The Rings screenwriter Philippa Boyens toldEmpire.
Oct. 18, 2024
Marvel star Frank Grillo fights off werewolves with a machine gun in first trailer for bloody action horror
“Bite me!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the run-up to Halloween, all kinds of supernatural beings are sharing the limelight. Vampires got scary again in the new adaptation ofSalem’s Lotand it’s proving to be the season of the witch over onDisneyPlus, withAgatha All Alongcurrently airing. Now, though, it’s time for a new beastie to take centerstage… The first trailer for new action horror Werewolves is here and well, it doesn’t take a genius to work out what it’s about.
Oct. 18, 2024
My Terraria love pushed me to try this co-op survival game, and its fabulous Steam Next Fest demo is also an RPG in disguise
Build, craft, explore, and fight to your heart’s content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festhas been an absolute delight this year, bringing plenty of demos along to explore - and Tinkerlands' own might just be the best slice of a survival game that I’ve tried yet. At first glance, Tinkerlands reminded me of a couple of different games.
Oct. 18, 2024
Where to farm Diablo 4 Runes for crafting and Runewords
Runes in Diablo 4 are used for creating Runewords and crafting Mythics, and these are the best ways to farm them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Runes are a new resource introduced with the Vessel of Hatred expansion, which work in a similar way to Gems in that they can be socketed into certain types of gear to provide a boost.
Oct. 18, 2024
New Dune: Prophecy trailer teases chaos, destruction, and spice as the release date is finally confirmed
A new trailer for Dune: Prophecy is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has unveiled a new trailer for Dune: Prophecy, and it’s absolutely epic. In the new trailer, we get just a brief glimpse of what Valya Harkkonen (Emily Watson) is capable of, as well as a tease of Travis Fimmel’s mysterious Desmond Hart. The rest is a montage of riots, destruction, fire, spice (you know the kind), and sand.
Oct. 18, 2024
New Haikyu anime movie is coming to Netflix a lot sooner than you'd think in some territories
Get ready for Haikyu!!: The Dumpster Battle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The streamer announced the news onTwitterwriting, “The long-standing feud between Hinata and Kenma finally comes to an end as Karasuno and Nekoma go head-to-head at the National Championships.” They also confirmed the release date: October 31. See the full post below. Alongside the release date, Netflix has posted a trailer giving anime fans a sneak peek at the upcoming volleyball battle between rival teams but more importantly between central characters Hinata and Kenma.
Oct. 18, 2024
New trailer for Batman anime movie is a wild ride with the Yakuza raining from the sky, Japan appearing over Gotham, and the Justice League
It needs to be seen to be believed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A wild new trailer for theupcoming Batman anime movieBatman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is here, and it simply has to be seen to be believed. For one thing, the footage opens with the Yakuza literally raining down from the sky over Gotham – a phenomenon apparently called “a Yakuza-storm.
Oct. 18, 2024
Oh, boy: Amazon's God of War series is starting over – two years after it was first announced
The God of War series is reportedly moving in a new creative direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s God of War TV show is starting from scratch amid several departures. According to the trade publication, Amazon andSonyPictures TV are looking to head in a “different creative direction” with the series. At the time, Sony Pictures TV president Katherine Pope said the God of War TV show would “[chart] a path through the ancient mythological journey of Kratos”.
Oct. 18, 2024
One of the coolest roguelikes of 2021 is finally getting a sequel, and based on its Steam Next Fest demo it might be one of the coolest roguelikes of 2025
Vivid World uses a dash of TFT to make a fresh strategy roguelike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vivid World is a similar game to Vivid Knight under the hood, from the way you gather heroes to the way you use and combine gems. The biggest upgrade may be the art, which has gone from a plastic-looking retro anime vibe to a lush storybook feel overflowing with color and energy.
Oct. 18, 2024
One of the top survival games in Steam Next Fest is an open-world adventure through never-ending winter with your dog buddy and up to 3 of your less useful friends
The Permafrost demo has gone down well so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival games are hard to demo. Not as hard as MMOs, granted, but these things don’t normally reveal their hand in 30 or even 60 minutes. This makes Permafrost, one of the most-played survival games in this month’s ongoingSteam Next Festdemo event, tough to evaluate.
Oct. 18, 2024
Owner of Nintendo Switch 2 forum forced to deny conspiracy theory that they're a secret Nintendo of America marketing plant
“Did you know that I work for Nintendo? Because I didn’t.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The owner of an unofficial Nintendo Switch 2 forum has denied a theory that he’s a Nintendo employee running the forum as a marketing campaign. The real kicker, however, is that the owner made a post in the wake of the Alarmo reveal that featured a screenshot of an official Nintendo of America tweet.
Oct. 18, 2024
Phantom Blade Zero dev says it's not just Black Myth: Wukong, the Chinese console boom has been building: "We've wanted to make these kinds of games from the beginning"
“We simply weren’t able to make console games” in the past, says S-Game’s CEO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukongwas (and continues to be) an incredible success for Chinese studio Game Science, but it’s certainly not because of that hit that so many huge game releases are on the way from other Chinese developers. In a newinterview with 4Gamer(translated by Automaton), the CEO of Phantom Blade Zero studio S-Game, Liang Qiwei, and vice president, Michael Chang, have explained that this apparent boom happening now is a result of the market and technology changing.
Oct. 18, 2024
Rick and Morty drops a surprise early look at season 8 as it lines up a double season renewal
We’re getting closer to 100 years of Rick and Morty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rick and Morty released a surprise early look at season 8 during their New York Comic-Con panel, as the show lined up a two-season renewal. Things go quickly wrong for the pair when Rick decides to steal hyper coal from the vessel and they end up accidentally waking up the aliens… Watch the full clip above.
Oct. 18, 2024
Robert Pattinson has a surprise inspiration for his voice in new movie Mickey 17: Ren and Stimpy
The Batman actor isn’t afraid to take a risk, clearly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Pattinson had a surprise inspiration for his voice work in Bong Joon Ho’s new movie Mickey 17: Ren and Stimpy – and his first idea was even stranger. In the upcoming sci-fi film – based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7 – Pattinson plays Mickey, an ‘expendable’ who is ‘reprinted’ by his employer upon his death.
Oct. 18, 2024
Sebastian Stan's controversial Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice was never intended to be political, according to the film's team
Big Screen Spotlight | The filmmakers behind The Apprentice explain why it was written as a “love story” instead of a political one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Fake and classless”, a “cheap, defamatory, and politically disgusting hatchet job” that is ultimately a “pile of garbage”. So reads one review of new biographical drama The Apprentice, the latest film from director Ali Abbasi (Holy Spider,The Last of Us), which focuses on Donald Trump’s career in the ’70s and ’80s.
Oct. 18, 2024
Solo dev behind hit city builder says to put "experimentation and art over profit" in response to ex-PlayStation CEO saying there's a "collapse of creativity" in games
He makes a strong point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles creator Tomas Sala has responded to formerSonylead Shawn Layden’s assertion that there’s a “collapse of creativity” in the industry, pointing to a lack of support given to independent developers. As reported byGamesIndustry.biz, Layden stated that there’s a “collapse of creativity in games today [with] studio consolidation and the high cost of production” during a Gamescom Asia panel.
Oct. 18, 2024
Spider-Man 2 DLC hopes dashed as Insomniac confirms "we have no additional story content planned" while touting the new PC port
No DLC for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’d been holding out hope forSpider-Man 2DLC, you might want to let out the breath you’ve been keeping in. Buried in the announcement of the game’s new PC port, developerInsomniachas confirmed that no more story content is planned. “While we have no additional story content planned for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2,” the devs say in theannouncement blog, “we’re delighted to bring all of our previously released post-launch content to the PC version, including New Game+, new suits and color variants, Photo Mode features, and more.
Oct. 18, 2024
Spider-Man 4’s script "lit a fire" in Tom Holland, as he teases a movie "worthy of the fans" and shares hopes for Miles Morales joining the MCU
It’s looking good for Spidey’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “One of the things is that, with Marvel, your film is a small cog in a large machine,” Holland said on theRich Roll Podcast. “That machine has got to keep running. You have to make sure you can fit into that timeline at the right time to benefit the bigger picture.
Oct. 18, 2024
Spider-Man, the X-Men, and the Avengers head up a new line of Astonishing Infinity Comics from Marvel Unlimited
You can read the first two issues of Astonishing Spider-Man right now for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astonishing Spider-Man is written by Comedy Bang Bang’s Scott Aukerman and drawn by Salva Espin, hot off theX-Men ‘97 comic. In aninterview with Marvel, Aukerman explained that the new series presents “in-continuity adventures that slot in-between his [Peter Parker’s] regular escapades” in the mainline Amazing Spider-Man comic book.
Oct. 18, 2024
Stalker: Shadow of Chornobyl isn't the mind-bending prospect it once was, but that’s only because we have it so good
The emergent has become the everyday, and shooters are all the better for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No record exists of the Stalker preview I first read in a copy of PC Gamer magazine over 20 years ago. So I’ll tell it to you like a tall tale from the exclusion zone, shared over a bottle of vodka.
Oct. 18, 2024
The 32 greatest Doctor Who characters
Ranking the heroes and villains who’ve ever stepped inside the TARDIS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even after more than 60 years, Doctor Who stays timeless. With hundreds, maybe even thousands of characters filling its expansive universe, who among them is actually deserving of attention as the greatest Doctor Who characters of all time? Premiering in 1963, Doctor Who has endured as a staple of British popular culture with worldwide appeal.
Oct. 18, 2024
The Penguin's explosive mid-season trailer sees Sofia seek revenge and Oz play dirty
It’s Falcone vs. Cobb in the back half of the acclaimed Batman spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguinis half-way through its run and it’s safe to say, The Batman spin-off series has been quite dramatic thus far. We’ve seen Colin Farrell’s Oz murder Carmine Falcone’s son Alberto, we’ve been taken back in time to witnessthe unravelling of Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) in Arkham, and the Maronis have threatened to take back control of Gotham’s drug trade.
Oct. 18, 2024
The Sims 4 Life and Death introduces the ability to have babies with the Grim Reaper, and trap your sims on this mortal coil through the miracle of reincarnation
Life and Death could be EA’s best expansion pack yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4just got a brand-new gameplay trailer for its upcomingLife and Death expansion pack, and it’s a stunning showcase of what’s to come narrated by the Grim Reaper himself - including everything from the ability to work alongside him to having his babies.
Oct. 18, 2024
The Strangers Chapter 2 teaser trailer reveals a whole new direction for the horror series but keeps its spirit alive with a repeat of its most classic line
The Strangers Chapter 2 teaser takes the home out of home invasion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for Lionsgate’s upcoming horror sequel The Strangers: Chapter 2 is here, and it looks like a completely different direction for the series. In the clip, we see Madelaine Petsch return as Maya Lucas and awake in a hospital following the events of The Strangers: Chapter 1, before running out into the rain and being picked up by a car full of strangers… you already know how this is going to go.
Oct. 18, 2024
The Yakuza devs aren't trying to hide their plan to get out of the way of Monster Hunter Wilds: "We wanted you to be able to play the game that comes after it with peace of mind"
You’ve now got seven days to play Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii before the new Monster Hunter game comes out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aftershowing off Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii’s Assassin’s Creed Black Flag-style naval combatduring the Xbox Partner Showcase, developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio dropped a surprise that the RPG is coming one week early.
Oct. 18, 2024
The Ys X: Nordics Steam Next Fest demo is the best JRPG comfort food I've had all year, a meaty 8 hours long, and also available on PS5 and Switch
The best-kept secret in JRPGs doesn’t shouldn’t be secret anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ys never got the recognition that series like Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy did, but the series has been running nearly as long as those titans and it’s downright legendary among JRPG enthusiasts. I’ve only dabbled with Ys here and there, but I’ve always been impressed by its breezy pacing, rock-solid action-RPG mechanics, and adventuresome stories which see a familiar band of characters continually taking on standalone exploits.
Oct. 18, 2024
This sealed copy of the 1989 Prince of Persia was $5 at Sears and got donated to Goodwill - now it's sold for $2,000 on eBay
A princely sum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prince of Persia originally launched in 1989 on the Apple II, and over the course of numerous ports, sequels, and reboots would eventually become one of the most influential games of all time - one whose legacy continues all the way through the Assassin’s Creed series. Don’t tell that to whoever just donated a sealed copy of the original game to Goodwill, though, because they just missed out on the opportunity to become $2,000 richer.
Oct. 18, 2024
Tom Holland was one of the first to know about Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom casting but says it was a "tough secret to sit on" because he has a "reputation for ruining things"
The Spider-Man actor talks about keeping a major Marvel secret When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man actor Tom Holland was one of the first to know aboutRobert Downey Jr.’s shock return to the MCU as Doctor Doom– and he admits it wasn’t always the easiest thing to stay tight-lipped about. “I’ve been speaking to [Robert Downey Jr.] a lot, especially about him making his [Marvel] return, which is super exciting,” Holland said on theRich Roll podcast.
Oct. 18, 2024
Neva is an utterly beautiful and moving adventure with shades of Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke
Indie Spotlight | Neva took me on an unforgettable journey through a gorgeous world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I run across a lush green landscape in Neva, I’m stopped by black, spindly, twig-like arms with spiky hands that suddenly jut out from the earth. As protagonist Alba, I slash at them with my sword as they try to claw at me, clearing the path for my steadfast white wolf companion (and the game’s namesake) Neva, who runs on ahead.
Oct. 17, 2024
"People ask about Brutal Legend 2 all the time and I'm torn about that" - Tim Schafer says he'd expand on the 15-year-old game's RTS bits for a potential sequel
Double Fine looks back at the genre-blending open-world game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers from Double Fine would like to return to the studio’s heavy metal epicBrutal Legendone day, but Tim Schafer is torn on whether he’d want to focus on the RTS elements or the God of War-y bits for a potential Brutal Legend 2. Time marched with the same ferocity as a heavy metal album and somehow made Brutal Legend turn 15 years old earlier this month, on October 13, so the studio decided to go down memory lane in a recent’Brutal Memories' blogthat delves into the game’s backstory.
Oct. 17, 2024
5 years later, we finally know the 2K studio from the Dead Space and Call of Duty lead is making a roguelike hero shooter that's an "evolution on the genre"
Project Ethos is the debut project from 31st Union When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after its formation, the 2K studio 31st Union has revealed its debut project: a free-to-play, third-person roguelike hero shooter tentatively titled Project Ethos. Project Ethos is described in a new press release as “a new free-to-play, 3rd-person roguelike hero shooter and an exciting evolution on the genre.
Oct. 17, 2024
6 months after Yoko Taro thanked fans for archiving his work on Nier and Drakengard, Square Enix is shutting them down
One of mankind’s less glorious moments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Accord’s Library is a fan project aimed at “gathering and archiving all of Yoko Taro’s work,” including all of the side material created alongside beloved RPGs like Nier and Drakengard. Earlier this year, Yoko Taro himself gave the site a hearty thank you, but nowSquare Enixhas taken notice and is shutting the whole thing down.
Oct. 17, 2024
Absolute Superman writer Jason Aaron's new dark fantasy comic Bug Wars is "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Game of Thrones"
Bug Wars makes the backyard a battleground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Described as a “dark fantasy epic” by the publisher, Bug Wars follows Slade Slaymaker, an average kid from Alabama who finds himself “lost in a vicious world beyond his imagining, a world of marauding ant armies, spell-casting spider witches, and beetle-riding barbarians. A kingdom of tiny but deadly warriors hidden in his own backyard.
Oct. 17, 2024
After backlash and a Steam review bomb, Tekken 8 dev gives out $5 to cover controversial DLC and says it will do things differently next time
Thanks, Bandai Namco When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken 8- despite being a formidable entry in the 30-year-old fighting game franchise - has been getting on fans' nerves. Its Year 1 Pass did not include the recently releasedGenmaji Temple stage DLC, a fact that fueled players' existing disappointment over excessive microtransactions. But now, after fans revolted through aggressive Steam review bombing and impassioned Reddit threads, Tekken 8 devs are trying to make things better.
Oct. 17, 2024
After Barbie, Mattel plucks a childhood toy from shelves for a bizarre live-action movie – because apparently it's "a treasure trove of storytelling possibilities"
View-Master is getting the movie treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic book movies and video game movies have beenthetrend in Hollywood for some time now. But what about movies based on toys?Barbie, of course, paved the way to the tune of $1.45 billion and, now, Mattel has plucked another product off of its shelves for an eye-opening live-action movie.
Oct. 17, 2024
After loving Black Myth: Wukong, I'm pushing this new Chinese Soulslike action-RPG way up my wishlist following a bloody trailer that doubles the Sekiro vibes
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers looks like even more of my latest obsession When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where the developers for games likeBlack Myth: WukongandPhantom Blade Zerohave come out and said they aren’t making a Soulslike, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers is a loud-and-proud “Soulslike action RPG” set in a horror fiction take on the late Ming Dynasty. I got this vibe fromits reveal earlier this year, and the new trailer fresh from today’s Xbox partner showcase seals the deal with phrenetic bosses and plentiful parries that are ringing my Sekiro alarms.
Oct. 17, 2024
After Starfield Shattered Space, I returned to my favorite Skyrim expansion and ended up seeing a new side to it entirely
Now Playing | I followed my calling and played out an iconic pop culture rivalry in Skyrim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Standing before a keep full of bandits inSkyrim, I pan the camera up to see a big, full moon hanging in the night’s sky above me. Its luminous glow decorating the darkness feels almost like kismet. From a role-playing perspective, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Oct. 17, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 6 review and recap: "Joe Locke is fantastic in Billy-focused chapter"
A step-up from the previous episode, Agatha All Along’s latest slows things down a bit, adding new mysteries and answering old ones as it delves into Billy’s backstory and pokes fun at Agatha’s true crime era Joe Locke’s performance as William and Billy Seeing Detective O’Connor’s delusion from Billy’s POV Evan Peters' cameo as Ralph Bohner It’s hard not to miss the coven and the Witches' Road Comic-book readers might have put most of this ep together already
Oct. 17, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 6's surprise cameo is a welcome back for an unexpected WandaVision character
[SPOILER] is back in the MCU thanks to the latest episode of the spooky Marvel show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! The following features major spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 6 so turn back now if you are yet to see it. Given that it was following on fromlast week’s revealthatTeenis indeedBilly Maximoff, we knew that Agatha All Along episode 6 would dive into his past, giving us a glimpse at his backstory.
Oct. 17, 2024
Agatha All Along fans have a new theory about Billy that shakes up what those "black heart" references could mean
“He’s part of the coven” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to a line in Agatha All Along’s opening episode, we’d all assumed that the ‘black heart’ that marked the final name in Lilia’s list of potential coven candidates had been Rio. Now, though, it seems like that could’ve been a misdirect – and fans think they’ve worked out who it wasactuallyreferring to instead.
Oct. 17, 2024
Agatha All Along just name-dropped the Avengers, and it proves the MCU's cover-up excuses are still as bad as ever
WandaVision’s in-universe cover-up has been revealed in Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along episode 6has revealed the MCU’s in-universe ‘explanation’ for what happened in WandaVision – and it involves the Avengers. As Joe Locke’s Billy digs through his Westview dossier alongside boyfriend Eddie (Miles Gutierrez-Riley), the ‘official’ circumstances around what happened to the “big, red dome thing in the sky” are brought up.
Oct. 17, 2024
Agatha All Along may have just confirmed Teen’s identity, but there’s an even bigger mystery brewing with the sigil
The theories have started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 6. The latest episode of Agatha All Along shared some pretty huge details aboutTeen’s backstory, including how he becameBilly Maximoffand what drew him back to Westview. But alongside the big revelations, more details were also revealed about his sigil, and it seems like a very familiar witch is behind the spell…
Oct. 17, 2024
An adaptation of Stephen King's hugely popular fantasy book has been rescued by A24 as a TV show
Fairy Tale will be a TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King’s fantasy book, Fairy Tale, is being adapted as a TV show byA24. PerDeadline, the book was initially going to be a feature film from Universal, but, since the novel runs over 600 pages, it was simply too much for one movie, so the studio let it go.
Oct. 17, 2024
As Astarion, Karlach, and Shadowheart get Funko Pops, actor behind Baldur's Gate 3's least-popular companion asks "No hot green girlfriend?"
Poor, innocent Lae’zel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Funko just revealed collectible figurines of several Baldur’s Gate 3 characters, but not the sour-faced Githyanki warrior Lae’zel, prompting her voice actress Devora Wildeto ask"No Lae’zel? No hot green girlfriend?" “Boycotting until they make a green girlfriend,” agreedone replyto Wilde’s post on X. As of now, the BG3 Funko Pop collection includes the Tiefling barbarian Karlach, who comes with her trusty axe and teddy bearClive, the devoted half-elf Shadowheart, and two versions of the brazen vampire spawn Astarion.
Oct. 17, 2024
Avengers #19 puts the team face-to-face with Doctor Doom for the first time since he became Sorcerer Supreme
The lead up to The Rise of Emperor Doom begins in this Avengers #19 preview When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Doom is officially the Sorcerer Supreme of Earth, following the conclusion of Marvel’s summer event Blood Hunt. He’s now confronting the Avengers directly for the first time since taking up the mantle in Avengers #19, and we’ve got a preview of interior pages leading up to their meeting.
Oct. 17, 2024
Doctor Doom will become emperor of the Marvel Universe in Marvel's "biggest and most shocking event ever"
The Rise of Emperor Doom begins in February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And if that sounds ominous to you, Marvel’s heroes all agree, as they’ll be organizing to deal with Doom’s machinations, which include taking over Earth’s broadcast channels to send his messages, and potentially even manipulating world leaders for his own ends. But now, with Doom’s schemes starting to come to fruition, the heroes of the Marvel Universe will unite to take him on - at least until some of them start falling under his spell.
Oct. 17, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.16 fixes a number of Shadow of the Erdtree bugs, but good luck figuring out what they are
The patch notes for this bite-sized update are incredibly vague When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringpatch 1.16 is here, rolling out a number of bug fixes forShadow of the Erdtree, although it seems it’ll be up to the community to figure out most of what’s actually changed. Those definitely aren’t the changes that the community has been most vocally asking for.
Oct. 17, 2024
Ex-PlayStation head says the AA middle ground between GTA and indies is "gone," and relying on blockbusters to "get us through" is "a death sentence"
“I think that’s a threat to the ecosystem if you will” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden believes that “AA is gone,” leaving a gap between AAA and indie games and forming “a threat to the ecosystem” of the games industry. In a talk during Gamescom Asia (reported on byGamesIndustry.biz), Layden, who previously served as both president and CEO ofSonyInteractive Entertainment America and chairman of SIE Worldwide Studios, argues that games are now developed differently to how they once were.
Oct. 17, 2024
Former PlayStation boss says games are "seeing a collapse in creativity" as publishers spend more time asking "what's your monetization scheme?"
Shawn Layden thinks publishers should spent a little less time chasing Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerSonyInteractive Entertainment chairman Shawn Layden, aka PlayStation’s previous boss, reckons that gaming’s “collapse in creativity” is due to ballooning budgets and risk-averse publishers. “We asked the simple question: is it fun? Are we having a good time? If you said yes to those questions, you’d usually get a green light,” Layden continues.
Oct. 17, 2024
Hades 2 update brings back a fan-favorite "crutch" and even shades you for using it
The best part of the roguelike’s latest update isn’t stupid sexy Dionysus after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2’s first big expansion is here, adding new content that’s both fresh and familiar regardless of whether you played the original roguelike. The returning addition I’m most excited about, though, is a real build-crafter’s dream that proved a fan-favorite in the original Hades.
Oct. 17, 2024
Here's how A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead takes inspiration from Alien: Isolation to craft a stealth horror game that "responds sonically to every player action"
Interview | “We reflected a lot on the concept of silence,” says Stormind Games of its way into A Quiet Place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the world of A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead, sensory deprivation is both a hindrance and an asset. The game adaptation takes placein between the two existing Paramount Pictures filmsof the same name, with Earth overrun by noise-sensitive creatures who hunt their prey using sound alone.
Oct. 17, 2024
How to beat Prometheus in Hades 2
Prometheus is the Guardian of Mount Olympus in Hades 2, making him one the toughest bosses in the whole game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beating the Hades 2 Prometheus boss fight is the final hurdle on the Surface Path, and it’s an absolutely brutal one at that. The Titan of Foresight is fast and has some incredibly wide-reaching fire attacks that can be tricky to dodge or can block off large sections of the Olympus arena.
Oct. 17, 2024
How to find Adamant in Hades 2
Collecting Hades 2 Adamant requires you to get all the way to Mount Olympus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gathering Hades 2 Adamant with the pick during your runs on the Surface is especially challenging because you’ve got to get all the way to Olympus. This region doesn’t mess around either, with hordes of Chronos-aligned enemies and even the Olympians’ own automatons trying to keep you away.
Oct. 17, 2024
How to get Hades 2 Mandrake Roots and Seeds
Mandrake bits in Hades 2 are essential for a few cauldron incantations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Growing Hades 2 Mandrake Roots from Mandrake Seeds will help you cast several incantations, but you need to reach the Rift of Thessaly first. It can be a tricky region to get through as you teleport between decrepit ships and small isles in between, but it’s the only place you can get these important seeds inHades 2.
Oct. 17, 2024
I destroyed wizard school with an infinite cloning spell in this pixel-perfect parody of the PS1 Harry Potter games that's my Steam Next Fest highlight
And it comes from the creator of Markiplier’s horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Wizard Boy was a normal boy wizard, about to start his first year at Wizard School,” begins the demo for my favoriteSteam Next Festgame yet. From its opening cutscene,Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicateleaves you in no doubt as to its intentions - this is simultaneously a game offeringa deeply authentic parody of the original Harry Potter games that inspired it, all while also providing a destructive send-up of the books that inspired those PS1 classics.
Oct. 17, 2024
I love Silent Hill 2, but remakes would be better off as second lives for games that truly need it
Opinion | Too much emphasis is placed on spotlighting nostalgic hits rather than solidifying near-greatness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remakes and remasters have become a constant thrum in the release schedule. It’s easy to understand why. Reliable name recognition, a pre-established fanbase, and an already-designed game make for a smart investment. Yet, at the same time, it’s a paradoxical approach that does a disservice to what makes gaming unique as a medium.
Oct. 17, 2024
I need every Enter the Gungeon fan to try the slick Steam Next Fest demo for this bullet hell roguelike "designed for those who crave a difficult game"
Vividerie is a promising and punishing slice of roguelike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the time being, the award for “Steam Next Festdemo that killed me the fastest” officially goes toVividerie, which developer WangleLine proudly describes as “a hard bullet roguelike” that was explicitly “designed for those who crave a difficult game.” I mean, I don’t know what I expected after that sales pitch, but this demo still caught me off my guard.
Oct. 17, 2024
Invincible season 3 casting rumors are heating up thanks to this old Jeffrey Dean Morgan Instagram post
Is Jeffrey Dean Morgan in Invincible season 3? Fans certainly think so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year-old Instagram post has fans thinking Jeffrey Dean Morgan will appear in Invincible season 3. A post shared by Jeffrey Dean Morgan (@jeffreydeanmorgan) A photo posted by on Right now, there are two main candidates for Jeffrey Dean Morgan to play according to the Invincible fanbase.
Oct. 17, 2024
James Gunn has the perfect response to criticisms of the new Krypto in his upcoming Superman movie
Krypto the Superdog is coming to the DCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal of Krypto the Superdog in the upcomingSupermanmovie hasn’t gone down well with every DC fan, with some arguing that he’s the wrong breed of dog. James Gunn shared a first look at Superman and Krypto on his social media yesterday, with a caption that explained how the inspiration for the pup’s inclusion came from his own dog, Ozu.
Oct. 17, 2024
Just when I think I've hit the peak of Steam Next Fest, I find this cozy cafe management sim with cute critters and strong Animal Crossing energy which is also hitting Switch
Critter Cafe is my new obsession When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a few days left of theSteam Next Fest, and there’s one demo I’d recommend trying above all so far: Critter Cafe, a charming little life sim with some seriously cozy vibes and irresistibly cute creatures to collect. Sumo Digital is cooking up an absolutely adorable game, and I got to play it early thanks to its new demo.
Oct. 17, 2024
Let Me Solo Her has finally been freed from Elden Ring jail after getting a 180-day ban for using a Fortnite dance mod
The legendary Elden Ring player is back where he belongs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary Elden Ring player Let Me Solo Her is now welcome to play the game once again after a nearly six-month ban. For almost six months, the Lands Between have been missing something, or someone, I should say. Let Me Solo Her, the Elden Ring player whorose to hero status by repeatedly helping out players struggling with boss fights and asking those players if he could solo the battles for them, is back where he belongs after being banned for 180 days over a Fortnite dance emote.
Oct. 17, 2024
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii shows off Assassin's Creed Black Flag-style naval combat and brings release date forward a week
Here’s your first look at this wonderfully wild RPG’s naval combat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaiihas a new gameplay trailer with a release date that’s a week ahead of the previous one. And, well, it looks like Yakuza’s take on Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag. The trailer shows fan-favorite Yakuza antihero Goro Majima take the helm of a wooden battleship whose hull, sails, figurehead, and trimming can be customized, and cut through waves with his signature crazed determination for violence.
Oct. 17, 2024
Mark Duplass is back as serial killer Peachfuzz in the chilling first trailer for horror spin-off series The Creep Tapes
Keep rolling! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Duplass is back as serial killer Peachfuzz in the chilling first trailer for horror spin-off The Creep Tapes. His character, Josef, who often dons a wolf mask and goes by the name of ‘Peachfuzz’ looks to be getting up to all sorts of bloody mischief in the clip, which was posted by Shudder and AMC+ ahead of the series' release on their platforms on November 15.
Oct. 17, 2024
Mark Millar's "James Bond meets John Wick" action adventure series King of Spies gets a lavish new Library Edition from Dark Horse
The new edition is stuffed with bonus material When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Millar and Matteo Scalera’s secret agent series King of Spies comes back to print next year in a lavish new Library Edition from Dark Horse. In the four-issue series, Sir Roland King – a retired super-spy in the mode of James Bond – discovers that he only has six months to live.
Oct. 17, 2024
Marvel debuts best look yet at Charlie Cox's new Daredevil suit and Fantastic Four's HERBIE
Some major Marvel first looks have been released at NYCC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New York Comic Con is in full swing andMarvelhas already teased some of its upcoming projects by giving fans some new and fresh first looks at major characters. The first looks have been revealed in the most Marvel way, on a giant poster of the studio’s new logo.
Oct. 17, 2024
Marvel fans are convinced Wanda is returning to the MCU thanks to one line in Agatha All Along episode 6
Did Agatha All Along just give us a clue that Elizabeth Olsen’s witch will be appearing soon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! The following features spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 6 so stop scrolling if you haven’t seen it yet. Agatha All Along episode 6, titled ‘Familiar By Thy Side’, was certainly full of surprises, including anunexpected cameofrom a WandaVision character… but that’s not what has got the internet in a flutter.
Oct. 17, 2024
Marvel's future Luke Cage, with all the powers of Iron Fist, Hulk, and Sentry, is traveling to the present day Marvel Universe in his own Power Man title
The new limited series spins out of the Timeless anthology When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year’s annual issue ofMarvel’s Timeless anthologyintroduced the latest Power Man – a version of Luke Cage who has survived until the far future as the last remaining hero, now imbued with the special abilities of Iron Fist, Sentry, and the Hulk. The one-shot, written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing, and drawn by Juann Cabal, ended with the suggestion that Luke was being pulled back in time to Marvel’s present day and to new adventures.
Oct. 17, 2024
Millie Bobby Brown and The Russos' upcoming Netflix film gets new trailer full of robots, futuristic gadgets, and Marvel stars
The first trailer for The Electric State is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflixhas unleashed the first trailer for the Russo brother’s upcoming sci-fi movie The Electric State, and it looks like a wild futuristic adventure. The trailer opens with Millie Bobby Brown brushing off a map while Chris Pratt asks her, “Are you sure you want to do this?
Oct. 17, 2024
My favorite sports game of all time has a Steam Next Fest sequel with 8-player co-op, more brutal deaths, and a new extreme way to speedrun
Lonely Mountains: Downhill gets a snow-covered sequel that’s both zen and nail-biting in equal measure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festis back with literally thousands of sweet ‘n’ short demos, including an extreme sports sequel that’ll kick your butt and declog your brain within minutes. Lonely Mountains: Downhill easily became my favorite sports game of all time - and one of thebest sports gamesaround no matter who you asked - when it came out five years ago.
Oct. 17, 2024
My problem with the climbing in Uncharted is basically solved in this cute Steam Next Fest platformer designed by a Disney ride engineer
How to make holding the analog stick just a little more interesting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been equal parts fascinating and off-putting to see cliffside climbing and similar parkour platforming spread across games like Uncharted, God of War, Horizon, and plenty of non-PlayStation Studios action-adventure-y things. Stellar Blade comes to mind. These weren’t the first games to climb, obviously, but it feels like a specific approach and flow has been popularized in the past decade and change.
Oct. 17, 2024
NBA 2K25 is taking notes from Fortnite, becoming a strange new digital platform by offering the only way to play the new game from acclaimed Lego racing devs
Gravity Ball will be playable within NBA 2K25, but only accessible as a paid add-on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fresh, futuristic new sports game is being added to NBA 2K25 as a paid add-on, but it looks like the developers may have been taking notes fromFortnitewhen it comes to becoming a platform for other games to exist within.
Oct. 17, 2024
New Metaphor: ReFantazio patch aims to resolve game-breaking progression bugs in the JRPG, with a PC release coming "at a later date"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new patch forMetaphor: ReFantaziohas just dropped, and it tackles some rare softlocking bugs - but the update isn’t available for PC players just yet. There’s no telling when it’ll come to PC, but it shouldn’t be too long. It sounds as though fans are coming up with their own solutions for the time being, though, with playerscommentingon the patch notes pointing to community-created mods.
Oct. 17, 2024
NHL 25 stadiums list with all the real arenas
35 authentic arenas make the NHL 25 stadiums list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Figuring out which real NHL 25 stadiums are in the new ice hockey sim can be tricky – there’s no public or in-game list. But GR can reveal that there are a total of 35 authentic arenas for you to puck off in. We’ve been provided with the list below directly from developer EA Canada.
Oct. 17, 2024
One of the hottest Steam Next Fest demos is a Nier-infused action RPG with plenty of soulslike energy
AI Limit is taking it to the proverbial limit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AI isn’t always spoken about in the most positive light, but this might just be one of those times that trend gets bucked - because we’re talking about a new Nier-infused soulslike called AI Limit that’s becoming aSteam Next Festfavorite. The post-apocalyptic wasteland sci-fi action RPG has you play as Arrisa, an immortal known as ‘Blader’ in search of new life.
Oct. 17, 2024
Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio director "tries not to be that conscious" of feedback, as "looking at reactions isn’t good for your mental health"
He stays off social media, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Katsura Hashino, the legendary director behind many of the bestPersonagames and JRPGMetaphor: ReFantaziosays he avoids delving too deep into negative feedback for the sake of his mental health. Speaking alongsideSilent Hillcreator Keiichiro Toyama in a recent interview withFamitsu(translated byAutomaton), the lead developer explains how detrimental criticism and social media can be to wellbeing - a fact I’m certain we can all relate to.
Oct. 17, 2024
Pokemon finally revives an ultra-rare Shiny that's gone virtually unseen for 14 years, but only the most dedicated Scarlet and Violet players can get it
Shiny Meloetta is free from purgatory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Home, the cloud storage app, now allows Pokemon connoisseurs to do what was previously thought impossible: capture a Shiny Meloetta. Shiny Meloetta is an ultra-rare, mint-colored version of the Normal/Psychic type Pokemon, which debuted in Pokemon’s Generation V around 14 years ago. Since then, Meloetta’s shiny form has been obtainable only through desperate measures like hacking or cloning a hacked monster andtrading it.
Oct. 17, 2024
Remedy's Control-based multiplayer shooter looks like a Left 4 Dead horde FPS with Helldivers 2's anti-live service vibes: "This isn't about logging in every day for some loot"
Project Condor remerges as FBC Firebreak, the first multiplayer game from Remedy Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy Entertainment just unveiled FBC: Firebreak at the Xbox October Partner Preview. The studio may be known for creating some of thebest single-player gamesaround –Alan Wake 2andControlbeing its most recent efforts – but now the team is turning its attention to multiplayer for the first time in its 29-year history.
Oct. 17, 2024
Retro fans need to see this record-low price on 8BitDo's NES themed keyboard
A hot-swappable blast from the past for just $59.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been keeping my eye out for this one for a while. The 8BitDo retro keyboard is regularly featured in sales, but it’s always the Famicom model taking the limelight. The actual NES themed version sits out of the heaviest savings, only ever dropping $10 or $20 from its $99.
Oct. 17, 2024
Riding high on the Silent Hill 2 remake, Bloober Team reveals an original survival horror IP that looks like a fun sci-fi nightmare
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team is chasing its successfulSilent Hill 2 remakelaunch with an announcement of a new IP and third-person survival horror game — Cronos: The New Dawn. “Our commitment to redefining the horror genre continues with this survival horror title, which represents a natural progression of our creative vision and our studio’s strategy,” CEO Piotr Babieno says in a press release.
Oct. 17, 2024
Smile 2 ending explained: who dies, what happens to Skye Riley, and is this the end of the curse?
All your biggest questions answered about the horror sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie is quite the thrilling rollercoaster, filled with hallucinations and nightmares that may leave audiences scratching their heads, questioning what exactly is real. Have no fear though, we are here to help with our guide to the Smile 2 ending, which goes through all of your key questions including who dies, what happens to Skye Riley, and more.
Oct. 17, 2024
Smile 2 post-credits explained: does the horror sequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits start rolling on Smile 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you can imagine, in a sequel that director Parker Finn toldGamesRadar+is much bigger and bolder than the first Smile, there is quite a lot to unpack. But does that include a post-credits scene? Over recent years, moviegoers have learned to stay late to see if they can get one final squeeze out of a film, and avoid missing out on anything crucial.
Oct. 17, 2024
Stalker 2 has some of the best FPS action I've played in 2024, thanks to its "old-school" formula that treats players as "highly expendable"
By staying true to the original Stalker games, Heart of Chornobyl makes every firefight feel like you’re “battling for your life” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blink, and you’ll miss the hubris-to-heartbreak pipeline that precedes most deaths in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl. After visiting The Zone myself for a three-hour preview, I’ve unfortunately got the receipts to prove it.
Oct. 17, 2024
Wolverine becomes the Maker's mind-controlled Winter Soldier in the latest Ultimate Universe ongoing title
Ultimate Wolverine will shred into the new Ultimate Universe starting in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Announced during Marvel’s Next Big Thing panel at New York Comic Con, Ultimate Wolverine will be an ongoing series by writer Chris Condon, known for his Image Comics creator owned title That Texas Blood, and artist Alessandro Cappuccio, who is the artist on the opening arc of thejust-launched Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu title.
Oct. 17, 2024
Subnautica 2, the third Subnautica game, hits early access in 2025 and finally brings multiplayer to the survival game series
A deep sea horror shared is a deep sea horror halved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The brief trailer for Subnautica 2 appears to be all cinematics, but it sets the tone for the new game with a brief look at a colorful, inviting coral reef dive followed up by the most terrifying deep sea encounter you can imagine.
Oct. 17, 2024
The Boys season 5 adds Stranger Things star to cast in a role that was hinted at in season 4
Meet Bombsight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5has added Stranger Things star Mason Dye to its cast to play an illusive Supe who was previously mentioned in the most recent season. The show shared the news onTwitterwriting, “Let’s give a warm welcome to Mason Dye, joining as Bombsight in Season 5. More details, you ask? Ya know better by now.
Oct. 17, 2024
This is the best RTX 4070 Super PC deal available right now, and I'll prove it
Plus a free copy of Star Wars Outlaws with your purchase? No brainer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m usually hell-bent on finding the best gaming PC deals for first-time buyers, but today, I’m feeling more ambitious. Finding entry-level rigs, especially at the moment, isn’t too difficult. There are loads of current-gen CPUs available that have been out for a while, so a lot of the “lower-end” options in prebuilt systems are going cheap.
Oct. 17, 2024
This viral death game might actually take over the world once it adds multiplayer this Halloween
“Strategic mutual annihilation” is coming to Buckshot Roulette very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buckshot Roulette already did well enough for itself when it shot pastone million sales in its first three weekson Steam, but the $3 gem might actually take over the world when it adds multiplayer to its already dangerous formula. In case the name didn’t give it away, Buckshot Roulette is an ever higher stakes take on Russian Roulette where you and the permanently grinning eldritch horror on the other side of the table take turns shooting a shotgun filled with both live rounds and blanks.
Oct. 17, 2024
Tim Schafer wanted to "compete" with classic D&D CRPGs like Icewind Dale by cranking up the fantasy in Brutal Legend: "Let's really exaggerate it"
Double Fine’s open-world genre-blender came from two unlikely sources When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brutal Legendis one of the oddest big budget games maybe ever because it’s such a wild mish-mash of ideas. It’s an open-world action game. It’s a top-down RTS. It’s a classic Double Fine comedy. It’s a heavy metal dreamscape. But part of that DNA actually came from classic CRPGs, which the studio wanted to crank up to absurd levels.
Oct. 17, 2024
Tom Hardy's evasive answer to a Spider-Man and Venom crossover question has everyone suspicious
“There are always possibilities” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Talk of a big-screen Venom x Spider-Man crossover has been rife for a long time, and a new evasive answer from Eddie Brock star Tom Hardy has made us suspicious about whether the time could finally come inVenom 3. “Will we ever meet Spider-Man?” Hardy asked during a Venom: The Last Dance Q&A (viaThe Direct).
Oct. 17, 2024
Unknown 9: Awakening review: The Anya Chalotra-led story charms, but combat lacks serious polish
Part of a mixed media web, Unknown 9: Awakening isn’t strong enough to pull us further into its universe. Anya Chalotra’s Haroona is a great protagonist, and causing havoc with supernatural powers can be a delight. But, lacking in polish, Unknown 9: Awakening feels torn between what it wants to be, ultimately undermining its areas of promise to deliver a janky experience. Despite it all, it can still charm – but takes work to love.
Oct. 17, 2024
Will there be a Smile 3? Here's what could be next for the horror movie series
Is this the end of the Smile series? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smile 2 has only just been released but you may already be questioning whether there will be a Smile 3. And look, we totally understand – these movies are so thrilling of course you are left wanting more! We break it all down below looking at whether the movie’s ending sets up a sequel and what writer/director Parker Finn (who helms both films in the Smile series) has had to say on the matter.
Oct. 17, 2024
With a straight face, Arma 4 dev says it's "coming 2027," and suddenly the GTA 6 wait doesn't seem so bad anymore
Meanwhile Elder Scrolls 6 hopefuls are crumbling to dust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Everybody loves Jeff the Land Shark, Marvel Rivals' standout star, except the people who have to play against him Marvel Rivals gets its first post-launch patch, taking aim at bugs that were making players get stuck in various places and an overpowered Doctor Strange strategy
Oct. 17, 2024
Stranger Things' Eddie Munson returns for a "heartfelt send-off" that tells the origin of the Hellfire Club in a new Dungeons & Dragons crossover comic
Stranger Things and Dungeons & Dragons: The Rise of Hellfire will arrive just in time for the 50th anniversary of D&D When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone’s favorite guitar-shredding, dungeon-mastering big brother Eddie Munson is getting his own comic title from Dark Horse, flashing back to beforeStranger Thingsseason 4 to tell the story of how Eddie got started playing D&D and how he came to form the Hellfire Club.
Oct. 16, 2024
MMO Pokemon rival Temtem has a new roguelike in Steam Next Fest, and without even trying the co-op it's already one of the best demos I've played
Temtem: Swarm comes out swinging with a fun Vampire Survivors roguelike riff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal of Temtem: Swarm, a new Vampire Survivors-style roguelike based on the Pokemon-adjacent MMO Temtem, was slightly divisive among fans of the main game. Some players worried the MMO-lite would lose supportdespite assurancesfrom developer Crema that co-developer GGTech would help ensure the spin-off doesn’t hog all the resources.
Oct. 16, 2024
"You're all making fun of it and yet you buy it": Skyrim and Oblivion vet on Bethesda's horse armor, and how the dev "didn’t know what the hell it was doing at the time"
He has a point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Bethesda game designer Bruce Nesmith never expected everyone to be so angry about Oblivion’s Horse Armor DLC when it released 18 years ago. I mean, it’s mostly just a cool outfit for your horse. But Nesmith suggests that “part of the Horse Armor story is you’re going to make mistakes when you’re the first one in the water on something like that.
Oct. 16, 2024
A battle royale hero shooter MOBA from ex-League of Legends devs is smashing the Steam Next Fest charts
Supervive is making it big When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supervive, the first game from new studio Theorycraft, seems just about ready to blow up. The atomic-bright hero shooter MOBA is currently sliding upSteam Next Festcharts and dominating Twitch. “The team has poured their hearts and souls into making the game as good as it can be forSteam Next Fest,” CEO Joe Tung — who was previously executive vice president of League of Legends at Riot — said in a statement postedto Discord.
Oct. 16, 2024
After 13 years, this canceled pirate God of War-like is making a comeback and its Steam Next Fest demo is the right kind of bad to satisfy my PS3 nostalgia
This is the best bad demo you’ll play during Steam Next Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its final form, Captain Blood had morphed into a God of War-style brawler with stylized visuals, and that’s exactly what you’ll get here. Mash X and occasionally Y to throw down combos, tap the trigger occasionally to fire off a ranged shot to keep enemies at bay, and hack and slash your way through a bunch of linear levels, occasionally stopping to break down a door, angrily open a chest, or murder passing civilians.
Oct. 16, 2024
After playing three hours of Stalker 2 and dying in every way imaginable, I can't wait to recommend this post-apocalyptic shooter to (almost) every Fallout fan I know
Preview | The Zone is big, beautiful, and brutal – but if you can stomach the difficulty, it offers one of the most immersive survival experiences around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there is a game series as defined by its brutality as Stalker, I’m yet to die in it. Its setting, the overgrown exclusion zone surrounding Chornobyl’s power plant, is deceptively beautiful.
Oct. 16, 2024
Ahead of debuting in The Witcher, Liam Hemsworth has another Netflix project dominating streaming – but it's been pretty panned
Lonely Planet is dominating streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Liam Hemsworth might be set to take over as Geralt in The Witcher very soon, but another Netflix project of his is taking over streaming now. Lonely Planet, which stars Hemsworth and Laura Dern, is currently the number one movie on Netflix worldwide. The film sees Dern’s character, a novelist suffering from writer’s block, travel to a Moroccan writer’s retreat.
Oct. 16, 2024
Alienware's thinnest gaming laptop is now under $1,000
Save $700 on the Alienware x14 this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alienware x14 might be the brand’s lowest-spec gaming laptop, but it’s also the thinnest - coming in at an almost impossible 0.57-inches. That means it’s perfect for those after a work machine that can also double up with a Steam library in the evening, or for content creators needing a little extra graphical grunt under the hood.
Oct. 16, 2024
Another major character is rumored to have been recast for The Witcher season 4 and fans have mixed reactions
Season 4 does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher is reportedly recasting another character for its fourth season. The rumor comes from Redanian Intelligence, who says that while the character of Vesemir is set to return – actor Kim Bodnia is not. Vesemir, who appears once in the books but is in several of the video games, is a witcher of the School of the Wolf as well as Geralt of Rivia’s mentor.
Oct. 16, 2024
Atlus brings the hammer down on Metaphor: ReFantazio spoilers with a new rule prohibiting video thumbnails and titles from ruining the JRPG's story
Keep those spoilers hidden, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziois a very story-heavy JRPG, and it seems that Atlus is doing its absolute best to make sure that players aren’t spoiled online before they get to experience all its twists and turns for themselves. Today, Atlus announced an amendment to its Metaphor: ReFantaziovideo and streaming distribution guidelines, which now state (translated viaGoogleand DeepL) that users are prohibited from uploading spoilers in video thumbnails and titles online in a way that viewers can’t intentionally avoid.
Oct. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion actor says "I am aware of the $22,000 sex doll" of his character: "I have some thoughts"
“You do you, man” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Baldur’s Gate 3 voice actor behind the RPG’s beloved pale vampire elf knows ofthe community’s most lewd creation yet- an Astarion-themed sex doll going for $22,000. It’s another beautiful day to be a part of the Baldur’s Gate 3 fanbase. This time, though, it isn’t because of theinfamous bear sceneor thesex% speedrunning- it’s all thanks to the expensive sex doll that looks like Astarion.
Oct. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev tempts fate and taunts players as the RPG's latest patch fixes yet another easy-gold trade exploit: "Any more of these up your sleeves?"
Sorry about that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 devs released a hotfix on October 16 that, among other balance adjustments, disposes of another one of the role-playing game’s many trade exploits. “You can no longer add items to your wares even if they cannot become wares (e.g. pact weapons) by selecting them along with another item that can become a ware,” thepatch notes say.
Oct. 16, 2024
BioWare veterans' new AAA RPG Exodus reveals Matthew McConaughey's character and new bad guys way scarier than Mass Effect's Reapers
The Mara-Yama aren’t messing around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the new AAA sci-fi RPG from the industry veterans at Archetype Entertainment, wasofficially announced at The Game Awards last yearand has been steadily teasing new details about its story and setting ever since. Today, the devs have published a new trailer introducing us to Matthew McConaughey’s character and a massive interstellar threat.
Oct. 16, 2024
Boulies Master Series review: "Gaming setup and home office friendly"
The Boulies Master Series gaming chair gets the fundamentals right, and that’s what makes it so good. This is a low-profile chair that’s comfortable for work and play, and its cushioning strikes a balance between ergonomics and support. Impressive integrated lumbar adjustment is a bonus that punches above its price range, and generous color options give you plenty of choice. Comfortable and supportive in equal measure Granular lumbar support customization
Oct. 16, 2024
Bungie teases Diablo-style "treasure goblins" and "dynamic enemy spawning" for new Destiny 2 missions you can solo in 10 minutes if you don't want the MMO experience
Solo Ops missions can also be played with three players if you want When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhenBungierevealedDestiny 2’s new expansion calendar and Codename: Apollo, the first release in this new “medium-sized” format, it also teased a new content hub called the Portal. This Portal will house the playlists and activities we know today along with a new type of activity called Solo Ops.
Oct. 16, 2024
Doctor Doom is about to do one of the most evil things he's ever done and steal Christmas in Marvel's 2024 holiday one-shot
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The one-shot features three stories celebrating a variety of winter festivities. It starts off with the Fantastic Four’s holiday party, which is crashed by an uninvited guest in a story by writer Gerry Duggan and artist Phil Noto. Then there’s a flashback tale of Kitty Pryde shopping for Hannukah gifts for the X-Men by writer Daniel Kibblesmith and artist Pat Oliffe.
Oct. 16, 2024
Evil Dead star explains how the next two movies will fit into the horror franchise's timeline: "It's not George Lucas intricate"
Bruce Campbell teases the sixth and seventh Evil Dead movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell has given some insight into the next two movies in the horror series and where they sit on the franchise timeline – but don’t worry, it’s not going to be too complicated. “Well, we’re always going to make them pay some respects to the franchise.
Oct. 16, 2024
Feathers McGraw is up to no good (again) in new trailer for Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
The new Wallace and Gromit feature hits BBC One and iPlayer this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wallace and Gromit go face to face – or should that be face tobill? – with bird-brained villain Feathers McGraw in the new trailer for Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl. While we already knew The Wrong Trousers' stick-up artist Feathers McGrawwould be returning, the latest trailer provides a longer glimpse at the destruction he has seemingly brought to West Wallaby Street – and beyond.
Oct. 16, 2024
Finders//Keepers is a "reverse Indiana Jones" comic about a student who must return stolen artifacts to stop a deadly curse
It’s the final part of The Horizon Experiment strand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Mutants writer Vita Ayala is teaming up with Absolute Power: Ground Zero artist Skylar Patridge for a new comic that is being dubbed a “reverse Indiana Jones” by its publisher, Image. In The Horizon Experiment: Finders//Keepers, Puerto Rican archeology student Ines Guarua sets out to steal an artifact from a museum in order to return it to its rainforest home.
Oct. 16, 2024
For 40 years, Dragon Ball has subverted anime expectations – so it makes perfect sense for Dragon Ball: Daima to continue the trend
OPINION | Dragon Ball: Daima takes the classic anime into the fantasy genre, but Dragon Ball has always been about reinventing itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ask someone to describe the narrative centerpiece of the Dragon Ball franchise, they’d likely answer that it’s about “dudes fighting other dudes.” This is not entirely wrong! The most famous installment in the series on an international scale is Dragon Ball Z and most of its plots follow the escalating scale of, well, dudes fighting other dudes.
Oct. 16, 2024
Hades 2 surprises fans with its first big expansion: the roguelike's Olympic Update is out now with more gods, a new jetpack weapon, and half-naked Dionysus
Fan-favorite god Athena is also back, contrasting Dionysus with full plate armor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first major update inHades 2’s early access journey is here: Supergiant shadow-dropped the Olympic Update today, adding a whole mess of content and characters to its in-progress roguelike. The fullOlympic Update patch notesare unsurprisingly massive. The headliner is a new region which you may have guessed from the title.
Oct. 16, 2024
Hitman dev hopes its new James Bond game Project 007 will spawn "a big trilogy" building on the studio's "20-plus years of training for the agent fantasy"
“It’s a Bond we built from ground up for gamers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hitman developer IO Interactive hopes its elusive James Bond gameProject 007becomes a trilogy. Despite its long development, Abrak said production is going “amazingly well” and that there’s “a lot of cool stuff coming up.” The project is being fully funded, developed, and published by IO Interactive itself, Abrak added.
Oct. 16, 2024
I see what the creator of Balatro meant: this pachinko roguelike's Steam Next Fest demo is dangerously hard to put down
Ballionaire is a clever bouncy roguelike about oddball combos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When the creator of roguelike hit Balatro emphaticallyrecommends a roguelikeinSteam Next Fest, you’ve at least gotta check it out. Not knowing what to expect, I gaveBallionairea quick download and then, whoops, 20 minutes passed in a blink. I should probably get some work done, I thought.
Oct. 16, 2024
If Blizzard turned Diablo 4 into a full-on Vampire Survivors roguelike, it might be as cool as this Norse Steam Next Fest gem
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel turned me into a Vampire Survivors(-like) fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you vibe with Vampire Survivors but prefer to look at more than three pixels, might I recommend theSteam Next Fest demo for new indie roguelike Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel? I hope my Vampire Survivors-obsessed colleague Austin isn’t reading this, but I must confess: I could never quite get into Poncle’s roguelike bullet hell sensation.
Oct. 16, 2024
Indie dev behind one of the best roguelikes of all time releases its source code to the public "in the pursuit of sharing knowledge"
Rogue Legacy is now open to all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking in a newpost, independent developer Cellar Door Games reveals that it’s releasing the source code in collaboration with self-described “Linux porter"Ethan Leesince Rogue Legacy has been available for “over 10 years” now. “It’s been over 10 years since we released Rogue Legacy 1,” the dev explains, “and in the pursuit of sharing knowledge, we are officially releasing the source code to the public.
Oct. 16, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio looks surprisingly good on the Nintendo 3DS, even if it's the crunchiest form of the JRPG you could possibly play
It works, but at what cost? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziois easily one of the best JRPGs of the year (and ever, if you ask me), and since its release last Friday, fans have been pouring dozens of hours into it across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and, uh, 3DS. You read that right – despite not officially releasing on Nintendo’s previous-gen handheld, that’s not stopped at least one player from seeking out the crunchiest possible way to explore Euchronia.
Oct. 16, 2024
Microsoft yoinks $1 Xbox Game Pass trial ahead of new Call of Duty, just like it did before Starfield came out
Interesting timing, Microsoft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whatevergripesyou may have withMicrosoft, you have to admit that it offers a pretty solid deal with its Xbox Game Pass service. For only $1, new subscribers can test Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass out for two weeks — well, usually. Recently, Microsoft pulled its $1 offer, and the decision seems to mysteriously coincide with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s impending release.
Oct. 16, 2024
"If I'm making Superman for the first time today in 2024, what does he look like?" Jason Aaron on reinventing the Man of Steel
Interview | Absolute Superman writer Jason Aaron reveals more about one of the year’s biggest launches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s new Absolute Universe exploded into life last week with the release ofAbsolute Batman #1– the first of a trio of initial titles that will reinvent DC’s trinity in a tough new reality. Next week’s Absolute Wonder Woman #1, from the team of Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman, will shine the spotlight on the amazing Amazon –you can find out more about that one here.
Oct. 16, 2024
New Rings of Power season 2 behind-the-scenes video shows Celebrimbor star’s "heartbreaking" final goodbye
Goodbye Brimby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2had a fair few casualties, but one that hit us hardest was Celebrimbor’s. The Elven smith was manipulated byAnnatar–Sauronin disguise – to make severalrings of powerin the show’s sophomore season. Their conflict came to a head in a brutal final exchange that saw Celebrimbor tortured with Orc arrows before he was impaled.
Oct. 16, 2024
New Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot beats The Penguin and Agatha All Along to become second-most streamed title in the US, despite low Rotten Tomatoes score
Another win for the horror genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spooky season is in full swing as new horror movie Salem’s Lot has beat out major DC and Marvel titles in becoming the second most streamed title right now. Salem’s Lotis the second most popular title on streaming overall in the US for the week of October 3 – 9, according to data collecting websiteReelGood.
Oct. 16, 2024
Oh no, I didn't think I needed to replace my Nintendo 64 but Analogue 3D's promise of 4K output with the "soul of the CRT" is giving me serious hardware lust
The best part might be a new controller that looks like it was actually built for human hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a full year’s worth of teases, the retro hardware makers at Analogue have just fully lifted the veil on the Analogue 3D, a new console that lets you play Nintendo 64 games on a modern TV with all the bells and whistles you could possibly hope for.
Oct. 16, 2024
One of Wolverine's best suits in Deadpool and Wolverine cost $100,000 to make despite being on screen for all of 10 seconds
Well worth the money, if you ask us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine’s editors have explained why moreWolverine variantsdidn’t make the cut – while simultaneously revealing the eye-watering sum behind Hugh Jackman’s brown-and-tan classic comic book suit. “There was a whole bunch of [variants]. One of the storyboard artists, he was a huge comic book fan and he gave us a list of 10 of them… There were so many,” editor Dean Zimmerman toldComicBookMovie.
Oct. 16, 2024
Overwatch 2's brilliant new roguelike-inspired mode lets you mod abilities, create builds, and cry over the cut campaign's potential
Season 13 adds the hero shooter’s best new mode in years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halloween is nearly upon us, which means only one thing to cursed people like me: a newOverwatch 2Halloween event. But this year’s spooky mode isn’t another dull co-op shooting gallery - it’s a brilliant roguelike-inspired clash that has me once again yearning for thenow-dead Overwatch campaign.
Oct. 16, 2024
Phantom Blade Zero producer reckons cultural differences are "an advantage, not a disadvantage" since games like Black Myth: Wukong are "fresh"
CEO Liang Qiwei says “players will perceive unfamiliar themes as something fresh” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Games made in China are steadily booming in popularity all over the world, and Phantom Blade Zero’s producer reckons cultural differences are working in their favor. AfterBlack Myth: Wukong’s billion-dollar success, Phantom Blade Zero is the next Chinese spectacle fighter hoping for a similar reception worldwide.
Oct. 16, 2024
Promising turn-based RPG Clair Obscur confirms spring launch, but more importantly mocap legend Andy Serkis plus Final Fantasy and Baldur's Gate 3 actors
The actors behind Gollum, Daredevil, and Shadowheart link up in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 already had stunning good looks on its side - now it also had a star-studded cast and a loose release window. You might recognize Expedition 33 as the gorgeous fantasy game that wowed at this summer’s Xbox Games Showcase by aping the spectacle (or budget) of ‘cinematic’ action games, but this time with the combat of classic turn-based JRPGs like Persona and Final Fantasy, both of which actuallyinspired the French developersat Sandfall Interactive.
Oct. 16, 2024
Riot announces "an update on how we're evolving" League of Legends, which is of course another layoff announcement
“It’s about making sure we have the right expertise so that League continues to be great for another 15 years and beyond” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. League of Legends and Valorant studio Riot Games has been hit with another round of layoffs, impacting an unknown number of developers. In an update shared to Twitter, Riot co-founder and chief product officer Marc Merrill shared “some important updates” about League of Legends.
Oct. 16, 2024
Save $766 on this spooky Pathfinder Halloween bundle
Get a horror-themed collection for the witching hour When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can currently save an absurd amount of money on Pathfinder books for Halloween, and I suddenly know what I’m doing over the spooky season. It doesn’t get much better than cozy game nights when the weather closes in and sweaters come out, not unless you add a dose of horror – and thanks to this discount, you’re all set for some eerie pen-and-paper adventures.
Oct. 16, 2024
Smile 2 Review: "Naomi Scott demonstrates her talents with a raw, no-holds-barred performance in this largely successful horror sequel"
A little baggy in places with its two-hours-plus runtime, and a touch convoluted too, Smile 2 is a visually impressive sequel with solid performances, an expanding lore, and some genuinely scary moments, making it a very successful follow-up to a recent horror favorite. A visually arresting horror spectacle Doesn’t let us off lightly with scares Scott gives a raw performance The runtime is long The ambiguity is confusing at times
Oct. 16, 2024
Stalker 2 studio "dedicated" to making post-launch fixes if needed because they "don't want this game to be forgotten in a week"
The quintessential Eurojank series is trying to be less janky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl’sroad to release has been longer than anyone could have anticipated when it was first announced six years ago - mainly for reasons outside of developer GNC Game World’s control - but the studio is still committed to improving the game, even after its long-awaited November 20 launch.
Oct. 16, 2024
Stalker 2's massive open world is built to explore for "as long as you can survive", and it may be the secret weapon that wins over Fallout, Metro, and The Last of Us fans
GSC Game World’s Zakhar Bocharov joins us for a dive into The Zone and its brutal take on exploration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I sat down to play three hours ofStalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl, the game’s sheer openness caught me unawares. After a brief introduction, you’re dropped into The Zone and set loose, free to start hoovering up side quests or scavenging for gear.
Oct. 16, 2024
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl – The Big Preview
With exclusive access to the long-awaited return to the Zone, we spend hours going hands-on and talking with the dev team about the Xbox must-play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several years have passed since the last Stalker, but The Zone – a combination deadly nuclear wasteland and treasure trove of supernatural relics – isn’t something we’ve been able to forget.
Oct. 16, 2024
Steam Next Fest serves up a brutal FPS with no live service nonsense, just pure 1v1 arena shooting with Call of Duty's sweaty slides
I love Straftat. I suck at Straftat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Straftat is a game I love. Straftat is a game I suck at. Straftat is an exclusively 1v1 arena shooter where you can easily die without ever seeing your foe. Straftat is a cat and mouse FPS where you can bully strangers around dozens of concrete maps.
Oct. 16, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles creator Kevin Eastman and the TMNT: The Last Ronin II creative team on the new issue: "This is the kind of nail-biter we all want"
The creative team share their thoughts on The Last Ronin II #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third issue of this year’s epic sequel toTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Roninkicks and flips into comic stores today. Taking place more than a decade after the landmark original Last Ronin story,Re-Evolutionis focused on the next generation of Turtles, plus their human allies, including an older and tougher April O’Neil.
Oct. 16, 2024
The 35 greatest Keanu Reeves movies
Find out why Keanu is The One When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The beguiling mystique of Keanu Reeves can neither be overstated nor underestimated. One of the most popular and influential movie stars of all time, Keanu Reeves has quite the resume for an actor. But which of his movies are rightfully considered some of the greatest of all time?
Oct. 16, 2024
The Marvel movies to watch before Venom: The Last Dance
Our guide on what to watch to get ready for Venom: The Last Dance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re confused about what to watch beforeVenom: The Last Dance, then you’ve come to the right place. TheSonythreequel, which is out now, is the final instalment in the story of Eddie Brock and his symbiote bestie Venom. As such, expect an emotional send-off for one of our favorite duos.
Oct. 16, 2024
The new Moon Knight #1 explained - his new villain, new mission, and the return of Mr. Knight
Everything you need to know about the new Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marc Spector is back in business in Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1 by writer Jed MacKay, artist Alessandro Cappuccio, colorist Rachelle Rosenberg, and letterer Cory Petit. The new ongoing series revives a classic title from the ’80s while reestablishing Spector’s status quo following his death and resurrection.
Oct. 16, 2024
The White Lotus and Scream stars cast in Monster season 3, following the Netflix show's controversial second season
Tom Hollander, Laurie Metcalf, and Olivia Williams have joined Charlie Hunnam in the crime drama series' next chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Laurie Metcalf have joined the cast of Netflix’s Monster, ahead of the controversial crime drama’s third season. The trio will share the screen with Charlie Hunnam, whose involvementwas announced in September.
Oct. 16, 2024
There's one horror icon who could make the Alien Isolation sequel even better than the original
Opinion | What’s better than one legendary monster of the silver screen trying to murder players…? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Soan Alien Isolation sequel is in production, and I couldn’t be happier! Now, admittedly it’s probably several years away at a minimum, and admittedly we don’t know anything about it, and admittedly the industry being what it is, there’s about a billion things that could derail the project before it’s completed, butlook,don’t kill my buzz right now.
Oct. 16, 2024
This multiplayer life sim is like Animal Crossing in outer space with Mario Party minigames, and it's just what I needed this Steam Next Fest
Galactic Getaway is a cozy mashup of some brilliant games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteam Next Festis here, which means plenty of wholesome demos for cozy game lovers like myself to explore - and Galactic Getaway might just be one of the best I’ve played yet. Akrew’s debut life sim started as a Kickstarter project, and boy has it blossomed into so much more since then.
Oct. 16, 2024
This nuke-parrying open-world soulslike got a new update just in time for Steam Next Fest, and now players are pulling off moves its solo dev "can't even begin to understand"
V.A Proxy’s solo dev is clearly impressed by players' latest efforts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo developer behind open-world action game V.A Proxy – a fast-paced combat-focused game where you canparry nuclear bombsandthe earth itself– has admitted that players have been pulling off moves they “can’t even begin to understand” since their latest update. V.A Proxy is one of many games to get a demo duringSteam Next Fest, which kicked off earlier this week and is set to run until October 21.
Oct. 16, 2024
Two of Studio Ghibli's best movies are getting re-released on the big screen
Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle are coming back to cinemas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two of Studio Ghibli’s best movies are returning to UK theaters: Spirited Away and Howl’s Moving Castle are both being re-released over the next few months. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox
Oct. 16, 2024
Until Dawn gets 2025 release date, adding it to next year's killer horror lineup
Scary movies? For spring? Groundbreaking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally know when the Until Dawn movie will be hitting theaters and, well, we’ve not got too much longer to wait. It won’t be the only game-based horror coming out either, what with the Five Nights at Freddy’s sequel landing sometime in October. Inspired by the likes of I Know What You Did Last Summer, Cabin in the Woods, and Evil Dead, Supermassive Games' interactive hit sees players assume control of eight young adults as they’re terrorized by sinister forces during a weekend stay on Blackwood Mountain.
Oct. 16, 2024
Watchmen Chapter 2 trailer sees Rorschach behind bars
The movie hits shelves and digital retails on November 26 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Watchmen Chapter 2 has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, things aren’t looking so good for our heroes – especially after Rorschach is sent to jail after committing a seemingly unprompted murder. The second of the previously announced two-part film is directed by Brandon Vietti from a screenplay penned by Michael Straczynski.
Oct. 16, 2024
WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition DLC and how to get it
All details of the WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Pack price and contents including Uncle Howdy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WWE 2K24 Bray Wyatt Edition The Fiend DLC: what’s different? Wyatt’s alter-ego of The Fiend was already included on theWWE 2K24 roster. The Bray Wyatt Edition and Bundle adds a new version of The Fiend which was never seen on WWE TV.
Oct. 15, 2024
After conflicting reports, Terrifier creator has final say on the horror franchise's future movies
Art the Clown isn’t finished yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Terrifier franchise isn’t finished just yet, with director Damien Leone teasing the future of the horror franchise. “There is no definitive answer at this time regarding how many more films I will make before concluding the Terrifier saga,” he wrote onTwitter. “Personally, I can’t see it going further than one or two more films but only time will tell.
Oct. 15, 2024
30 years after its release, Samuel L. Jackson celebrates Pulp Fiction's anniversary by recreating one of the movie's most iconic scenes
“You know I still got it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samuel L. Jackson has marked Pulp Fiction’s 30th anniversary with a video recreating one of his character’s most iconic scenes – with a twist. “YOU KNOW I STILL GOT IT!!! EZEKIEL 25:17,” the actor wrote onTwitteralongside a video of him reciting his lines at double speed. “HAPPY 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF PULP FICTION.
Oct. 15, 2024
25-year-old FPS Delta Force is back with an extraction shooter revival that's already tearing up the Steam Next Fest charts
It’s spooky good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Delta Force, the tactical first-person shooter from 1998, is back and more explosive than ever, and it’s one of the most popularSteam Next Festdemos. At the moment, developer Team Jade’s Delta Force reboot is both the most-wishlisted Next Fest demo and the demo with the most active daily players. For FPS fans, it’s easy to see why.
Oct. 15, 2024
After Uzumaki's production issues, a second controversy has erupted over another big anime downgrade – and it's being compared to a PowerPoint slide
Blue Lock season 2 commits some serious foul play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock season 2is the subject of anime’s second big animation controversy in a week – and the evidence is pretty damning. The soccer series, which is currently adapting the manga’s U-20 arc, has been the subject of much online discussion after multiple sequences in its most recent episode looked rushed, incomplete or – worse – resembling a PowerPoint slide.
Oct. 15, 2024
Agatha All Along - The comic history of the Salem Seven, Agatha Harkness' archenemies and grandchildren
The comic history of the Salem Seven, the villains of Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alonghas putAgatha Harknessin the spotlight alongside a coven of unlikely allies as they journey down theWitches' Road. And now, they’re being chased by Agatha’s comic book arch-enemies, Salem’s Seven (called by the slightly different name the Salem Seven in the show).
Oct. 15, 2024
Amazon confirms Invincible season 3 release date and addresses the fanbase's biggest complaint
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The premiere date for Invincible season 3 has finally been announced – and we won’t be waiting very long this time. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Cecil gives Mark some flack for the events of season 2 – giving us viewers a recap. “So what exactly have you been doing to prepare?
Oct. 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed actor and metroidvania dev slams out-of-touch execs chasing the live-service dragon: "Too much money is being spent on games people do not want"
“Games are still very much treated as a business rather than necessarily as an art form” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed actor and metroidvania director Abubakar Salim says “too much money is being spent on games people do not want” by figures “who are not in touch with the medium” and are chasing the next live-service hit.
Oct. 15, 2024
Blizzard is nixing an uber-popular Diablo 4 Spiritborn build as it's actually just broken, not powerful: "This is one of those instances"
What do you mean I’m not supposed to play Diablo like it’s Vampire Survivors? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s new Spiritborn classis a tad broken. Not just in the sense that it’s rather good, unfortunately, but in the sense that one popular build is mega-bugged, so it’s getting fixed by Blizzard. Over onTwitter, global director of community for all things Diablo, Adam Fletcher, says the team is lining up some patches and hotfixes to tackle several crash-related items and “hot button” items fromDiablo 4 DLC’s first week.
Oct. 15, 2024
Captain America #16 will be writer J. Michael Straczynski's final issue on the series
But he’s already planning future Marvel projects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Postingon his Twitterin response to a fan question, Straczynski said, “My last Cap issue is #16, yes, then there’s this[referring to the new one-shot programme - ed.], and one other little item that will be mentioned when the time is right.” The arc began with Steve Rogers setting out to renovate his childhood apartment, only to come under attack from the demon Asmoday.
Oct. 15, 2024
Combine Sekiro and Risk of Rain 2 and you're pretty close to this unhinged open-world game's Steam Next Fest demo, which I was only kind of into until I parried the ground
V.A Proxy is a wonderfully ridiculous game about parrying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Breakneck open-world action game V.A Proxyhas been on my radar for over a year now, so I was eager to try its updated demo thisSteam Next Fest. It’s still unpolished, but creator PyroLith has cooked up an intriguingly bizarre, unapologetically absurd combo fiesta capable of seemingly limitless spectacle.
Oct. 15, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's scrapped Gambit post-credits scene was changed because it felt too much like "traditional Marvel"
Deadpool and Wolverine co-editor talks the decision to remove the original Gambit post-credits scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you may know thatDeadpool and Wolverine’s post-credits sceneoriginallyfeatured a look at Channing Tatum’s Gambitbeing rescued in The Void via ‘Marvel Sparkle Circle’. Now, one of the movie’s editors has revealed why it didn’t make the cut – and it’s a perfectly on-brand reason for a Marvel hero that always keeps us on our toes.
Oct. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard achievements are here, and fans are avoiding their story spoilers like the plague
But there’s plenty of love for one particular Inquisition throwback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s achievements have been revealed, prompting concerns from one community member about spoilers. This article features a minor gameplay spoiler forDragon Age: The Veilguard. A thread about the achievements onRedditwarns that the list features “major” Veilguard spoilers. There are plenty of awards that are relatively light on narrative - though they’ll obviously still give away details, so steer clear if you’re hoping to go in entirely unspoiled - but several that do give information away.
Oct. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard ditches controversial Denuvo DRM because "we trust you"
The lack of DRM means “there will be no preload period for PC players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside the reveal of system requirements forDragon Age: The Veilguard, EA andBioWarehave given PC players a classic good news, bad news combo. The RPG won’t feature the controversial Denuvo DRM software, but that means you won’t be able to preload the game on PC.
Oct. 15, 2024
Fantastic Four composer praises the new Marvel movie's practical sets: "There wasn't a green screen to be found"
Can we have a set tour, please? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that the MCU reboot ofFantastic Fouris filming, we’ve had some early insight into what to expect, with a new tease coming courtesy of composer Michael Giacchino. Speaking to Brandon Davis for aYouTube interview, Giacchino opened up about visiting the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.
Oct. 15, 2024
Former Nintendo employees say the photo of Mario teasing the Switch was "very controversial" in the company: "It got memed into oblivion, and people were kind of upset"
At least the controversy couldn’t kill Mario’s smile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On a recent episode of theirpodcast, Kit Ellis and Krysta Yang responded to an audience question wondering where the notorious image came from. In it, a person in an overgrown Mario costume — complete with a giant, grinning head — peeks out from behind a curtain.
Oct. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2's massive 63-day overhaul patch is here, bringing an end to a rebalance of "over 70 weapons and Stratagems" while also making certain Terminids explode, for some reason
Now get out there and deliver managed democracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally here, Helldivers. Arrowhead’s 60-day action plan (or63-day plan, as it ended up being) to getHelldivers 2back on track has now drawn to a close, with one big ol' patch full of buffs and fixes to round off the entire thing. There are, frankly, far too many weapon and Stratagem buffs to mention from thepatch notes, with Arrowhead rolling out all the alterations that couldn’t be finished in time for thepatch released on September 17.
Oct. 15, 2024
Horror game devs team up to create the most ridiculous spiritual successor to PS1 Harry Potter games, and Steam Next Fest players are loving it
Welcome to the world of Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s one demo trending onSteam Next Festthat’s a magical combination of several things you’d never predict. But it’s not “eye of newt and toe of frog,” the way Shakespeare imagines in Macbeth. It’s PS1 Harry Potter graphics and a ton of bombs.
Oct. 15, 2024
How to get all Silent Hill 2 endings
Our spoiler free guide shows you how to get every ending in Silent Hill 2 Remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With 8 Silent Hill 2 endings in the Remake, working out how to get them all - especially when some of them are locked behind obscure puzzles or player actions - is tricky. Whether you want to earn the original endings - Leave, In Water or Maria - or the stranger ones like UFO, Dog or Rebirth, or if you want to see the new endings added in theSilent Hill 2 Remakelike Stillness and Bliss, there’s a lot of options.
Oct. 15, 2024
I don't say this lightly, but this Silent Hill-inspired Steam Next Fest survival horror is giving Bloober Team's remake a serious run for its money
Heartworm lives up the hype When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Bloober Team’s brilliantSilent Hill 2 Remakefinally out, I’ve basically been playing nothing else. As hopelessly bleak as it is, the vibes are simply immaculate in the runup to Halloween, and unlike the original, the gameplay and combat are actually satisfying instead of frustrating. However, there’s a new survival horror game in town giving Silent Hill 2 Remake a serious run for its money: Heartworm, an indie game I’ve had my eyes (and hands) on for more than four years.
Oct. 15, 2024
I go back to this gaming mouse every Black Friday, but it's already at a record-low price
Grab the Razer Basilisk V3 for under $40 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can spend hundreds on a gaming mouse and grab the fastest sensors available, but unless you play competitively that extra money isn’t going to reward you with too much else. In fact, one of my favorite pointers for everyday play is the budget-mindedRazerBasilisk V3. Value for money is through the roof on this device, even at its standard $69.
Oct. 15, 2024
It's no Lies of P, but the most popular Soulslike in Steam Next Fest is just the anime action RPG I was hoping it would be – and it's coming to PS5 too
AI Limit is a sci-fi Soulslike with uncannily familiar vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It isn’tthe best thing I’ve ever written, but I have fond memories of myCode Vein reviewbecause it helped me officially codify the kind of anime action RPG junk food that I find irresistible. See also:Crymachina. Code Vein isn’t a great game, but I liked it a lot, and I’m gettingexactlythe same vibes from theSteam Next Festdemo for AI Limit, an upcoming Soulslike action RPG set in a sci-fi post-apocalypse.
Oct. 15, 2024
James Gunn perfectly explains why not every announced DCU project is guaranteed to be made: "We’ll never put a half-assed script in production"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas provided an update on his upcoming DCU slate – and said that not every project that’s been announced will necessarily get made, even though they’re all still in development. Other titles that were announced last February include The Brave and the Bold, a new Batman movie from It director Andy Muschietti, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, starring House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock, and Peacemaker season 2.
Oct. 15, 2024
James Gunn shares first look at Superman's dog Krypto in the 2025 movie and reveals the real-life inspiration behind changing the script to include it
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Krypto arrives on screens in Superman this summer. Krypto was inspired by our dog Ozu, who we adopted shortly after I started writing Superman. Ozu, who came from a hoarding situation in a backyard with 60 other dogs & never knew human beings, was problematic to say the least,” Gunn wrote onTwitter. Superman, written and directed by Gunn, follows a younger Superman (David Corenswet) as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Oct. 15, 2024
James Wan confirms The Conjuring 4 has started filming with behind-the-scenes pic of the horror series' final movie: "Gonna miss everyone"
Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson are back on set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Conjuring 4, which is set to be the fourth and final movie in the hit horror series, has officially started filming – and franchise creator James Wan has marked the occasion with a heartfelt social media post. On his Instagram account, the filmmaker shared a photo of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s chairs on set, which read “Ed Warren” and “Lorraine Warren” respectively.
Oct. 15, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux is coming to digital already, less than a month after its premiere
Joker 2 is coming to home entertainment very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie à Deuxmay have only arrived in cinemas on October 4, but it’s set to debut on home release very soon. Folie à Deux, though, wasn’t well received by audiences or critics – it stands at just 33% on Rotten Tomatoes, with a worldwide box office gross of $165 million at the time of writing.
Oct. 15, 2024
Kingdom Hearts forced Naughty Dog to go "oh sh*t" while making Jak 2, because Square Enix's character models were so much more detailed that the platformer devs had to change course
The rework just “made sense” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to a formerNaughty Dogdeveloper,Kingdom Heartsplayed a role in the studio’s development of its beloved action-adventure sequelJak 2. Speaking in a recentposton the matter, Scherr reveals how Kingdom Hearts prompted Jak 2 devs to stop using the same character models seen during gameplay in cutscenes. In the first Jak and Daxter, he says Naughty Dog “used the same character models for both gameplay & cutscenes (Daxter didn’t have fully articulated fingers).
Oct. 15, 2024
You can play like it's 1993 with the new Warhammer Kill Team starter set, but I'm unsure if you should
For some reason, it leaves me feeling cold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it happens, the Warhammer Kill Team starter set I’ve spent the last couple of weeks raving about isnotthis edition’s starter set at all – and now I look like an idiot. That’s because Games Workshop has just revealed an actual beginner box for the game’s current version, and it’s a throwback to the 1990s.
Oct. 15, 2024
Longlegs director's new horror movie based on a Stephen King story gets a sinister first trailer
The first trailer for The Monkey is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Monkey, based on the Stephen King short story of the same name, has arrived – and it’s seriously unnerving. In the clip, which can be viewed below, we see a series of terrifying, freak accident deaths, involving blood, fire, and an electrified swimming pool.
Oct. 15, 2024
Marvel has changed a key detail about Wiccan, but you probably didn't realize
“They need to explain all this to people with zero comics context” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 5. If you’ve not caught up yet, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Agatha All Along dropped a bombshell on viewers in episode 5, when theDisneyPlus series confirmed thatJoe Locke’s Teen is Scarlet Witch’s son Billy.
Oct. 15, 2024
Marvel's latest New Champion is Hulkette, a teen Hulk whose origin is a "big surprise"
Meet Hulkette, who will make her debut in Spider-Boy #13 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That issue, written by Dan Slott with art by Paco Medina, will feature Spider-Boy teaming up with Daredevil in Madripoor, as they encounter Hulkette and her “trainer” Enormo - who we know nothing about at this point. You can see her here, on Mark Bagley’s newly revealed variant cover for Spider-Boy #13:
Oct. 15, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio rewards JRPG players with buffs and bonuses for using the toilet and remembering to shower
Your protagonist can get permanent buffs just for having a bathroom break When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus' new JRPG hitMetaphor: ReFantaziooffers loads of ways for you toquickly strengthen your protagonist and his party, but perhaps the funniest of them all is handed out as a reward for practicing good hygiene. Fighting in battles isn’t the only way to earn EXP in Metaphor: ReFantazio, as after you get access to your Gauntlet Runner (your four-legged method of transportation around Euchronia) your protagonist is soon able to hop into the on-board shower to freshen up.
Oct. 15, 2024
Netflix’s Castlevania spin-off is now on "hiatus" after season 2, as director says they don’t know if it’s getting renewed
Work on season 2 has almost finished When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s Castlevania Nocturne is due to return for season 2, but it’s not clear yet if the show will go beyond that. The director shared the update on Twitter, explaining that they’ll be on “hiatus” following work wrapping. “For those of you wondering, now that Castlevania: Nocturne S2 is mostly wrapped, we’re going on hiatus until release and we find out if we’re getting renewed,” directorSamuel Deats wrote.
Oct. 15, 2024
Nine years later, Trespasser is still the best Dragon Age has ever been – and I can't imagine playing The Veilguard without it
Opinion | Solas’ big moment is locked away in an epilogue DLC, and it feels like required reading for what comes next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But perhaps what’s even more fascinating is Inquisition’s final DLC, Trespasser, which manages to be the absolute pinnacle of the entire franchise. It’s a glorious encapsulation of everything the series does well, and one of the single most important pieces of story heading into the upcomingDragon Age: The Veilguard.
Oct. 15, 2024
One of Apple's most underrated shows is fighting to complete its four-season plan, but its creator says it "comes down to viewership"
Pachinko hasn’t yet been renewed on Apple TV Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After its second season finale, Pachinko creator Soo Hugh says Apple is “waiting to see how the show does” with viewers before committing to a renewal. “This is really, now, one of those things that’s so out of my hands, and I think Apple’s also waiting to see how the show does,” Hugh – who is also showrunner on Pachinko – toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Oct. 15, 2024
One of Apple’s best original shows Slow Horses gets renewed for a sixth season
The hit Apple TV Plus espionage series is coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus has renewed Slow Horses for a sixth season. The news comes just days after thefirst teaser for season 5was released, which was featured as a surprise after the end credits of the season 4 finale. The Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series is based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron and follows Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), the leader of a team of MI5 employees – known as “Slow Horses” – who have been assigned to desk duty after making career-ending mistakes.
Oct. 15, 2024
One of Metaphor: ReFantazio's best upgrades over Persona isn't just a time saver, it's becoming my go-to get-rich-quick scheme
The JRPG’s Merchant Archetype isn’t one to miss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofMetaphor: ReFantazio’s subtle improvements on Persona may be better than you think, saving you time and actively earning you some dosh or recouping precious magic points if you play your cards right. Metaphor approaches combat a lot like Persona does – baddies potter around ‘dungeons’ until you run into ‘em and fight through turn-based combat.
Oct. 15, 2024
RuneScape dev reveals Unreal Engine 5 survival game set in the MMO’s universe, accidentally blocks players from signing up due to Steam shenanigans
The sign-up Steam ID issue has been fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Jagex is developing a new survival game set in the RuneScape universe using Unreal Engine 5,” the official Old School RuneScape X (Twitter) accountposted on October 15. “We know Jagex is at its best when we’re working with players, so we’re looking to recruit playtesters for our Closed Alpha.
Oct. 15, 2024
Skyrim lead admits "Bethesda games could have a higher degree of polish", but some jank "could be forgiven" because of how much you can do in the RPGs
“Having an NPC run in place in front of a wall for a little while became acceptable because of the 17 things you could do with that NPC” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith admits in a new interview that Bethesda games aren’t the most polished, but reckons fans are forgiving because of how much freedom the studio’s signature RPGs afford them.
Oct. 15, 2024
Smile 2 director says the movie's viral marketing strategy is "blurring the lines between reality and fiction" to help "build credibility" for the horror sequel
Exclusive: Writer/director Parker Finn explains why Smile 2’s unique, viral marketing strategy is so important When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eagerly anticipated horror sequelSmile 2is nearly upon us, but the film has probably already caught your attention online thanks to some neat viral marketing. With the movie following the story of pop star Skye Riley, brilliantlyplayed by Naomi Scott, the studio released music ahead of the film’s release, whilst also creatingsocial media accountsfor the singer too.
Oct. 15, 2024
Smile 2 director talks the horror sequel's brutal, one-shot, "really surprising" opening scene: "It wasn't going to feel like anything we did in the first film"
Exclusive: Writer/director Parker Finn says he wanted to do something completely different with Smile 2’s one-shot opening scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Which is exactly what Finn was hoping to achieve, who returns to helm this second installment. Speaking to GamesRadar+, he reveals that with the opening he wanted to do something he hadn’t done before, whilst throwing audiences right into the action.
Oct. 15, 2024
Smile 2 director teases that more sequels could be on the horizon, as "the sky's the limit" for the horror movie series
Exclusive: Writer/director Parker Finn discusses the future of his horror series following Smile 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although Smile 2 is yet to hit our screens, writer/director Parker Finn is clearly already thinking about the future of his horror movie series. But will that be the end of the series? Whilst Finn is holding his cards close to his chest regarding whether there will be a Smile 3, he’s clearly feeling positive about the potential future of his franchise.
Oct. 15, 2024
Smile 2 repeats the original movie’s spooky marketing tactics by having random actors show up in public places
Don’t forget to smile! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the year’s most excitingupcoming movies,Smile 2,has entered the horror film marketing race by having actors show up in random places, which feels eerily similar to the first movie’s promotional tactic. In a clip posted onTwitterby Discussing Film from a recent baseball game between the Dodgers and Mets, we can see a bunch of creepy smiling actors in bright yellow shirts pulling the same memorable facial expression we see from the smile monsters in the Paramount franchise.
Oct. 15, 2024
Smile 2 star Naomi Scott reveals the lengths she went to for the horror sequel: "You want to trick your body into a place of anxiety"
Exclusive: The actor discusses tackling the dark side of fame in the much-anticipated horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arguably best known for playingDisneyprincess Jasmine in the live-action adaptation of Aladdin, actor Naomi Scott’s latest movie is certainly on the other end of the spectrum. In the much anticipated horror sequelSmile 2, which sees the return of the haunting supernatural curse to the big screen, Scott plays pop sensation Skye Riley who is currently on the dawn of her new world tour.
Oct. 15, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch enlists artist Juan Ferreyra as the TMNT are reunited in New York
Check out an early look at interior pages from TMNT #6 by new series artist Juan Ferreyra When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Jason Aaron’s big Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch is now well underway with four of the comic industry’s top artists drawing the first four issues revamped title - and now IDW Publishing has announced the new series artist who will start with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #6: Juan Ferreyra, who will do everything from pencils, to inks, and even his own colors, a rarity in modern comics.
Oct. 15, 2024
The 25 best movies on Netflix to watch right now
From Jaws to The Irishman, here are the best Netflix movies to watch right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking for the best Netflix movies to watch in December? WithChristmasaround the corner, you are going to need plenty of recommendations to add to your watchlist, as well as movie ideas to enjoy with your family and a delicious cup of hot chocolate.
Oct. 15, 2024
The Boys co-creator Garth Ennis pits two of 2000 AD's greatest heroes against each other in Strontium Dog Vs. Robo-Hunter
Interview | Garth Ennis on uniting Johnny Alpha and Sam Slade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two of weekly sci-fi anthology 2000 AD’s most famous creations unite for the first time later this month in a new one-off strip fromThe Boysand Preacher co-creator Garth Ennis. Robo-Hunter Vs Strontium Dog, which will be published in October 30’s 2000 AD Prog 2406, is a fast and funny tale that finds bounty hunter Johnny Alpha take on a job that will throw him into conflict – and perhaps an alliance – with Robo-Hunter Sam Slade.
Oct. 15, 2024
The lawsuit against Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, filed by a group of everyday gamers, has reportedly been settled and permanently dismissed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost two years after it was originally filed, an antitrust lawsuit againstMicrosoftfiled by a group of gamers has reportedly been dismissed for good. Microsoft’s acquisition ofActivisionfaced a lot of pushback from the likes of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) when its plans were announced, but one group that didn’t give up even after the buyout went through was the team behind the so-called ‘gamers’ lawsuit,' known officially as Dante DeMartini et al v.
Oct. 15, 2024
The Steam Next Fest demo for ex-Skyrim dev's huge action game is a stealth archer’s dream - but trust me, skip the tutorial
The Axis Unseen fills Skyrim’s archery system with a bunch more magical tools When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With so much on offer inSteam Next Fest, I figured it made sense to narrow down my choices with a game that I was at least passingly familiar with. Fortunately, it wasn’t long before I stumbled on The Axis Unseen,a heavy metal horror game from former Skyrim developer Nate Purkeypile.
Oct. 15, 2024
The single-player breakout of Steam Next Fest so far is an open-world crime-fighting game that looks like the exact opposite of GTA
The Precinct is already dominating Steam Next Fest’s charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festhas begun, and one unique 1980s noir-style police sandbox game is already dominating the charts. The Precinct– developed by Fallen Tree Games – is currently in second place on Next Fest’s’Trending Upcoming’tab, just behind post-apocalyptic action RPG AI Limit. It also apparently has the fourth highest number of daily active demo players behind MOBA battle royale Supervive,anime girl third-person shooter Strinova, andtactical shooter Delta Force.
Oct. 15, 2024
The voice cast for Secret Level has been reportedly leaked, and it features Keanu Reeves, Star Wars and The Last of Us stars
The Boys' Claudia Doumit and Borderlands' Ariana Greenblatt and Kevin Hart were also listed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for Prime Video’s Secret Level allegedly just got leaked, and confirmed the show’s star-studded roster of voice actors including Arnold Schwarzenegger and Keanu Reeves. Kevin Hart and Ariana Greenblatt, who recently appeared together inBorderlands, were also listed, as were Star Wars' Temuera Morrison, The Last of Us' Merle Dandridge and Gabriel Luna, The Boys' Claudia Doumit, and Gen V’s Patrick Schwarzenegger.
Oct. 15, 2024
This 4K webcam tracks your movements in a good way, and it's $120 off right now
AI tracking never looked so good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Usually, a webcam that tracks your movements is creepy, weird, and sets people on edge - and rightfully so. I’m big into my privacy features when it comes to new technology, so it’s a little weird that one of my favorite 4K webcams isdesignedto follow your movements, and I actually really like that it does.
Oct. 15, 2024
This co-op farm sim is a whimsical blend of games like Minecraft and Stardew Valley, and I'm obsessed after playing the Steam Next Fest demo
Luma Island is downright delightful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The OctoberSteam Next Festhas arrived, which means that there are plenty of stunning indie demos to hop into - and Luma Island might already be my favorite. While Feel Free Games' debut title isn’t quite here just yet, its demo is now playable and it’s got me hooked. The breathtaking visuals are what struck me first –Minecraft-esque textures, crystal-clear ponds, vibrant fruit trees, and comforting designs that make me feel as though I’m a child playing with real-world toys rather than a video game.
Oct. 15, 2024
This Steam Next Fest RPG about lonely road trips gets my recommendation after I chugged 2 liters of soda to survive an all nighter with an N64 game in my trunk
Keep Driving evokes the likes of Oregon Trail 2 and FTL in its tribute to the vibes of summer road trips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, you just wanna toss an N64 cartridge in your trunk and drive cross-country to game with an old friend, and as unlikely a concept for a video game as that might seem, it’s exactly what you do in Keep Driving.
Oct. 15, 2024
This Steam Next Fest's second-biggest demo so far is like Valorant meets Paper Mario, complete with anime girls
Strinova is already proving super popular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Online shooters likeCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveandValorantcollide with anime girls and 2D Paper Mario-esque visuals in Strinova, a unique competitive game with a new demo already dominating the charts thisSteam Next Fest. Strinova offers a one-of-a-kind shooter experience - players can freely swap their characters between 3D and 2D forms, transforming them from anime-esque figures that look as though they were plucked straight out ofGenshin Impactinto Paper Mario-like people that resemble themed stickers.
Oct. 15, 2024
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner on how her WWE fandom feeds into the new Netflix series: "If I can get Lara to do a Stunner, that'll be the highlight of my life"
Exclusive: Tasha Huo on why Lara Croft lays the smackdown in the new Tomb Raider series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the years, Lara Croft has showcased all manner of talents, from Olympic gymnast-level acrobatics to a serious nose for treasure. Still, pro wrestling is a new one to add to Lara’s increasingly overflowing repertoire. Yes, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft sees the intrepid explorer pull out a selection of familiar (and hard-hitting) wrestling moves across the first season, including suplexes, slams, and more.
Oct. 15, 2024
Venom 3 villain will appear in future Marvel projects says director: "One movie could never do justice to Knull"
Get ready for more Knull When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom 3may be the last movie inSony’sVenomfranchise, but it looks like it won’t be the only time we’ll see the threequel’s villain, Knull, with director and writer Kelly Marcel confirming there’s more to come from the comic book baddie. “This film introduces Knull, but it just touches the beginnings of his story,” said Marcel in an interview withIGN.
Oct. 15, 2024
With Super Mario Party Jamboree, Nintendo's finally letting you cut out the random nonsense that's defined its multiplayer games for decades
Opinion | Are we finally seeing the dawn of a new Nintendo? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For decades, Nintendo’s multiplayer games have been defined by what you might generously describe as ‘random garbage.’ Mario Kart’s blue shell is probably the most famous example: an item that can appear out of nowhere the instant the game logic decides you’ve been sitting in first place for too long.
Oct. 15, 2024
Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu is "not retiring" after his next JRPG Fantasian Neo Dimension, but taking more time for "the music I want to make"
“Everybody calm down!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update (October 16): Nobuo Uematsu has clarified that he’s “not retiring” after Fantasian Neo Dimension, saying that “there seems to be some misunderstanding” from a comment he made saying the JRPG would be his “final project as a composer of video game music.” Ina tweet shared overnight, the JRPG legend asks fans to “calm down,” and says he just wants “more time to make the music I want to make.
Oct. 14, 2024
"We were on fire with something to prove" - 15 years later, Naughty Dog veterans call Uncharted 2 the game that "completely changed our lives"
You could say the PlayStation banger put the studio in uncharted territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uncharted 2 has turned 15 years old, and while the thought of that may turn some of you into dust, those who worked on the iconic game are taking the opportunity to reminisce instead. Over the weekend,Naughty Dogand other industry figures like Geoff Keighley took to Twitter to flag the beloved adventure game’s big milestone, leading to some reaction from those who worked on Uncharted 2 many moons ago.
Oct. 14, 2024
4 years since it was first announced, Dirty Dancing 2 star explains why the sequel has been delayed
Baby gives an update on Dirty Dancing 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite fans being ready to have the time of their lives once again after Dirty Dancing 2 was revealed over four years ago, the sequel has long been delayed. But it looks like it may be coming soon as star Jennifer Grey gives a cryptic yet slightly promising update on the delay.
Oct. 14, 2024
A deep-cut DC comics villain makes a brief appearance in The Penguin episode 4’s Arkham scenes
Here’s what you need to know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Penguin episode 4. The Penguin episode 4 takes us to Arkham with a full flashback episode dedicated to Sofia Falcone, and includes some familiar comic book characters along the way. One of the fellow inmates who Sofia meets behind bars is the chirpy Magpie, who ends up being her next door cell neighbor.
Oct. 14, 2024
Agatha All Along's new trailer confirms we're getting WandaVision-era flashbacks
Agatha All Along’s midseason trailer teases what to come in the final four episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlike most other Marvel projects, Agatha All Along’s marketing has kept schtum on what’s coming next – until now. Maybe a hex has lifted, we don’t know. Still, this new midseason trailer ispackedwith teases on the remaining four episodes, including what looks like a major WandaVision-era flashback.
Oct. 14, 2024
Who does Mark Strong play in The Penguin? Carmine Falcone's recasting explained
The Penguin episode 4 goes back in time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman spin-off The Penguin is now in full swing, with the fight for control of Gotham’s organized crime scene hitting the small screen. Despite being named after Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb, the show also revolves around Oz’s rival Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), who’s making a name for herself and trying to reclaim what she believes to be rightfully hers after her release from Arkham.
Oct. 14, 2024
An unearthed Avengers: Endgame deleted scene showing Tony Stark after his death is blowing people's minds: "Is this real?"
Have you seen it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans have been left reeling over an unearthed deleted scene from Avengers: Endgame. The scene takes place immediately after Tony puts on the Infinity Gauntlet and snaps his fingers, making the ultimate sacrifice to defeat Thanos. He then wakes up and finds himself in an in-between place with his daughter, Morgan Stark.
Oct. 14, 2024
Archie Andrews must become superhero Mr. Justice in order to save Riverdale in an "elegiac and reflective" new series
Archie is Mr. Justice is the publisher’s first big push into superheroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Archie Comics is making a move into full-blooded superhero storytelling next month with the publication of Archie is Mr. Justice #1 – the first of a four-issue limited series that sees America’s eternal boy next door reinvented as a costumed hero, in what the publisher is calling a “more elegiac and reflective” story than its previous flirtations with the genre.
Oct. 14, 2024
As re-sales of the Baldur's Gate 3 Collector's Edition reach $3,000, one dev condemns scalpers: "It's designed to make someone happy, not rich"
The Collector’s Edition “isn’t a commodity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that Larian Studios isn’t afraid to openly disapprove ofBaldur’s Gate 3scalpers, with publishing director Michael Douse calling them out online. As seen in a recent eye-watering screenshotpostedby the lead, copies of the RPG’s limited Collector’s Edition are going for thousands on websites like eBay. “Hate scalpers, man,” writes Douse, condemning the scalpers' overpriced listings.
Oct. 14, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Bygones god rolls to chase
Bygones are no longer bygones in Destiny 2 as this classic Gambit Pulse Rifle returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Bygones Pulse Rifle is back in Revenant with fresh perks, and you can get it by playing Gambit or focusing Gambit Engrams with Drifter. It’s a very easy-to-use and versatile Pulse Rifle, with solid stats, a great range of perks, and lots of possible combinations, many of which are extremely useful for bolstering the weapon’s stats for the Crucible.
Oct. 14, 2024
Director of stylish JRPGs Metaphor: ReFantazio and Persona 5 isn't excited by "highly polished games that look like they were designed by a bunch of people in a CEO boardroom"
Atlus' Katsura Hashino clearly values originality and creativity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s director has admitted that he’s not really interested or excited by any games that “look like they were designed by a bunch of people in a CEO boardroom,” which is perhaps to be expected from the mastermind behind so many distinctive JRPGs. Katsura Hashino has been at Atlus for around 30 years, and his latest director’s credit on the fantasy JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of many.
Oct. 14, 2024
Discord's creator is such a Final Fantasy 11 fan he essentially created the entire platform just to talk to friends while playing the MMO
Stanislav Vishnevskiy is also fond of Final Fantasy 14 but hasn’t built anything quite as comparable as a result When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enix’s first stab at turning Final Fantasy into an MMO played a significant role in Discord coming to be, mainly as it gave creator Stanislav Vishnevskiy a space to chat about Final Fantasy 11.
Oct. 14, 2024
Dune director Denis Villeneuve wants to make a silent movie one day: "I love dialogue, but not always in cinema"
Denis Villeneuve wants to make a silent film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune director Denis Villeneuve is interested in making a silent film someday. “I love dialogue, but not [always] in cinema,” Villeneuve said at a BFI London Film Festival talk attended by GamesRadar+. “I hope one day I will be able to make a film that will not use spoken language,” he added.
Oct. 14, 2024
Enormous Pokemon leak reportedly includes the JRPG series' entire origin myth, alongside a short story that may have ruined Typhlosion forever
The Pokemon leak may have uncovered some buried lore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Themassive Game Freak leakhas taken a rather unusual turn, as alleged Pokemon origin and lore-building stories have been shared online that range from interesting to downright bizarre. Over the weekend, an enormous amount of supposedly leaked information about both old and new Pokemon games began surfacing on social media, seemingly including beta sprites, concept art, andallegedly even the source codefor bothPokemon Legends: Z-Aand even the unannounced Gen 10 games.
Oct. 14, 2024
First trailer for Apple's hit sci-fi show Silo season 2 sees a revolution brewing
The first trailer for Silo season 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus has unveiled the first trailer for the return of their hit sci-fi show, Silo season 2, and it sees revolution brewing. The first season ended with Rebecca Ferguson’s Juliette making it out of the silo, discovering the truth about the outside world along the way.
Oct. 14, 2024
Garry's Mod creator "finally" gets one of the sandbox game's rarest achievements: to play on the same server as himself
Yes, he is the real Garry! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Garry Newman, the mastermind developer behind Garry’s Mod, has “finally” achieved one of the beloved sandbox game’s rarest feats - he has played the game as himself, with himself. Garry’s Mod has long stood the test of time as one of Facepunch Studios andValve’s greatest hits, but there’s one achievement that most players will never unlock (legitimately, anyway).
Oct. 14, 2024
Get Out director Jordan Peele won't tease anything about his top-secret horror movie, but promises the silence will be worth it: "Trust me, it will pay off"
We’re not getting more than a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerDeadline, Peele continued: “What could it be? Where could it be? Who could it be? We know when. I’m gonna keep everybody in a painful suspense. Trust me, it’ll pay off.” Peele is widely considered one of the best horror filmmakers working today, with his breakout thriller Get Out a huge hit with audiences and critics alike.
Oct. 14, 2024
How much of an absolute unit is Absolute Batman? A Newsarama investigation
Just how big is Juiced Up Bruce? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s newAbsolute Batmanis huge. Cue up everyone shouting “How huge is he?” as if this was the setup for a joke… Except we actually spent the time to try to answer this, for real. Because as soon as the brand new take on the Dark Knight was first revealed by writer Scott Snyder and artist Nick Dragotta, most of the discussion revolved around how Absolute Batman is an Absolute Unit.
Oct. 14, 2024
How to beat the Destiny 2 Vesper’s Host Dungeon
The Vesper’s Host Destiny 2 Dungeon sends players to another BrayTech space station to investigate an anomaly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 Vesper’s Host is a tricky endgame Dungeon, requiring you to switch between augments, carry nukes, and defeat the Corrupted Puppeteer, all aboard a destroyed space station. If you’ve played the Deep Stone Crypt Raid inDestiny 2 Beyond Light, Vesper’s Host will be mechanically quite familiar as Scanner, Operator, and Suppressoor all make a comeback in each of the three main encounters, but there are plenty of new tricks that make this Dungeon the most challenging yet inDestiny 2.
Oct. 14, 2024
I played the opening chapters of Life is Strange Double Exposure and it felt like reuniting with an old friend
Preview | I’m already wrapped up in the mystery of Life is Strange Double Exposure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There’s a lot you don’t know about me”, Max Caulfield says at the beginning ofLife is Strange Double Exposure. She’s speaking to her friend Safi as they try to find the perfect spot to photograph in an abandoned bowling alley, but it very much feels like Max is saying it to me, too.
Oct. 14, 2024
Just in time for Steam Next Fest, one of the storefront's most wishlisted FPS games gets a new demo, and it's already surpassed over 20,000 concurrent players
Delta Force has a demo available for the next week on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festis kicking off today, threatening our backlogs with demos aplenty for loads ofupcoming PC games, and one for the upcoming first-person tactical shooter Delta Force has already made quite a splash. After showing off a gameplay trailer during Gamescom’s Opening Night Live this August and dropping the ‘Hawk Ops’ part from its title, Delta Force is on course to release on PC in early access at some point later this year.
Oct. 14, 2024
Manor Lords publisher leads a strategy game renaissance, with the medieval city-builder racking up more than half of its 4.5 million yearly sales
The game has sold over 2.5 million copies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lordsrecently celebrated hitting 2.5 million saleswith an update and a hefty discount, but it’s not the only strategy gem from publisher Hooded Horse that’s dominating the charts. Heading Hooded Horse’s sales for the year right behind Manor Lords with 1.2 copies sold isAgainst the Storm, another successful city builder with a stellar rating of “Overwhelmingly Positive” on Steam.
Oct. 14, 2024
Marvel star Don Cheadle doesn't know what's going on with Armor Wars either
Rhodey’s future is unclear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don Cheadle is as unclear on his Rhodey future as we are. Armor Wars, a solo show – which is now a movie – set to star Rhodey, was announced years ago, but news on the project has been slow. “You can find out and letmeknow,” Cheadle toldTVLinewhen asked for an update.
Oct. 14, 2024
MCU star Daniel Brühl has a cryptic answer about his involvement with upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts
Could Helmut Zemo have a cameo? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel star Daniel Brühl had a cryptic answer when asked about his involvement with the next MCU movie – and now we’re convinced he’s got a cameo inThunderbolts*. During an appearance on the red carpet at London Film Festival, Brühl, who’s currently starring in superhero movie parody series The Franchise, said that he’s still in touch with his former Captain America co-stars, including Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, and Anthony Mackie.
Oct. 14, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio is yet another 80+ hour JRPG from Atlus, but its director says the studio "didn't want to bore our players by keeping it the same the entire time"
The game is admittedly “pretty voluminous” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziomarks the beginning of a brand-new title from Atlus' Studio Zero, but the new JRPG is definitely following in the footsteps of thePersonaseries when it comes to its length and sheer story depth. Speaking in a recent interview with Xbox, legendary director and producer Katsura Hashino admits that Metaphor: ReFantazio is “a pretty voluminous game.
Oct. 14, 2024
My Hero Academia season 8 release date speculation, story, and everything else we know about the final season
My Hero Academia returns for its final season. Here’s everything we know so far. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, this is it: My Hero Academia season 8 is officially the final season. There had been early whispers before the conclusion of the most recent season, but now we have a release window for when exactly we’ll be saying goodbye to Deku, All Might, and the rest of the shonen anime’s heroes.
Oct. 14, 2024
New Dark Wizard theory suggests The Rings of Power season 2 introduced a major character without us noticing
Just who is the Dark Wizard? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileThe Rings of Power season 2has wrapped up on Prime Video, a new fan theory has us reassessing the latest batch of episodes. One of the major questions in the season has revolved around theDark Wizard, played by Ciarán Hinds. While theseason 2 finaleseemed to confirm the mysterious character isnone other than Saruman,the showrunners debunked that particular theory very quickly, leaving us to more speculation.
Oct. 14, 2024
Now You See Me 3 star Jesse Eisenberg teases "astounding" sequel, and reveals the cast pinched themselves every day due to how "miraculous" it was
Exclusive: Now You See Me 3 is “miraculous,” according to its star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jesse Eisenberg will return as Danny Atlas in the upcoming Now You See Me 3, and, by the sounds of things, the movie is going to be something special. At the BFI London Film Festival red carpet premiere of his film A Real Pain, which co-stars Kieran Culkin, GamesRadar+ caught up with Eisenberg and asked about the third installment in the Now You See Me franchise.
Oct. 14, 2024
While everyone's playing Metaphor: ReFantazio, I'm getting my turn-based combat kicks from an Xbox 360 game about fighting goblins on Halloween
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wren and Reynold are my new best friends. Or rather, Wren is, since her twin brother has just been snatched away. It’s my job to rescue him in Costume Quest, one of the sweetest, silliest, most charming games I’ve ever found on Xbox Game Pass that now has me battling enemies called Grubbins on one fateful October night.
Oct. 14, 2024
One of my favorite horror board games for Halloween just got a big discount
Betrayal at House on the Hill isn’t far off its lowest-ever price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can currently get a healthy amount off one of my favorite horror board games for Halloween spooky times, but time is running out. Why? Because it’s since been replaced with a newer version, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to find. 2nd edition Betrayal at House on the Hill is$21.
Oct. 14, 2024
One of my top OLED monitors just reached a record low price, but there's a cheaper alternative I'd recommend
Kudos to Corsair, but KTC’s OLED deal is outstanding. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a way, I feel bad for theCorsairXeneon 27QHD240. While the OLED gaming monitor’s MSRP has aged like expensive milk, it’s out there right now pulling big price cut moves. And, for what it’s worth, I’m impressed by its new record low price, but a cheaper alternative with the same 1440p 240HzLGpanel still has it beat.
Oct. 14, 2024
One Piece anime is taking an extended break "in order to achieve even higher quality" but there's a special treat to tide fans over until 2025
The Egghead arc returns in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The One Piece anime – which is currently adapting the Egghead arc from Eiichiro Oda’s manga – is going on an extended hiatus. As per theshow’s official Twitter account(via machine translation), the long-running anime is heading for a six-month break “in order to achieve even higher quality”.
Oct. 14, 2024
Ready or Not 2 is officially revealed, as star teases that she's "all in" on the horror movie sequel
Ready or Not, here it comes again! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, horror fans. Aftermonths of teasing, t’s finally happening: Ready or Not 2 is officially in the works. The news was confirmed by Paramount and filmmaking duo Radio Silence at a Searchlight screening for the original movie and then later onInstagramwith an image of star Samara Weaving holding up the fateful card titled ‘Ready or Not 2’, captioned “Here we come.
Oct. 14, 2024
RedMagic Titan 16 Pro review: “doesn’t reach its full potential”
The RedMagic Titan 16 Pro has the potential to be a fantastic gaming laptop, if it sorted out its insides. A strange CPU and GPU pairing as well as climbing temperatures and fan noise stop this rig from meeting the overall quality of its screen and design. Impressive display Slick design from the outside Portable weight Some rear-facing ports Strange configuration pairings Temperatures can climb Loud fans Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 14, 2024
Retro or not, I need this nostalgic discounted Mega Bloks Xbox 360 in my life
It’s basically a Lego 360 console. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve got good news and bad news. The bad news is that the Xbox 360 is retro enough to effectively have its own Lego set. I’m not going to lie, that fact is making me take serious necrotic damage, but the good news is you can grab the Mega model at Amazon UK for a pretty nice price.
Oct. 14, 2024
Rockstar veteran says Red Dead Redemption's PS3 version was "very hard and time-consuming" to make, but it was "easy to write for the 360"
“It made more sense to lead on the 360 for us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption’s map was apparently created before its PS3 version was even in development, and a new comment from a formerRockstar Gamesveteran may have given us some insight into why. Weighing in on the same Twitter thread, former Rockstar technical director Obbe Vermeij – who left the studio in 2009, almost a full year before Red Dead Redemption’s launch – explains that working with the Xbox 360 was easier to work with compared to the PS3.
Oct. 14, 2024
Ryan Reynolds has a birthday wish for Hugh Jackman – and it's a perfect Deadpool and Wolverine callback
“I hope we get to do this til we’re 90” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has celebrated Hugh Jackman’s 56th birthday with a perfectDeadpool and Wolverinecallback. “I hope we get to do this til we’re 90,” Reynolds wrote on Instagram, a reference to Deadpool and Wolverine’s fourth-wall-breaking joke that suggestedDisneywould continue to wheel the Australian actor out as Wolverine for decades to come.
Oct. 14, 2024
Shattered Space won't turn you into a Starfield believer, but it's a good omen for The Elder Scrolls 6
Opinion | Bethesda’s first major Starfield expansion isn’t an answer to fans' most heated feedback, but it proves the studio is listening to some of it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield: Shattered Spacemight not be the major rework or upgrade to the base game that longtime Bethesda fans were hoping for, but it certainly feels like a step in the right direction.
Oct. 14, 2024
Space Western Comics is a bizarro '50s fever dream about an alien-fighting cowboy
Interview | Editor Craig Yoe on his new collected edition of the sci-fi/Wild West mashup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The American frontier meets the final frontier in a new trade paperback that collects the entire Space Western Comics – a bizarre 1950s mashup comic from the creator of iconic crime fighter, The Shadow. The series, which starred electrical engineer-turned-cowboy Spurs Jackson, was created by writer Walter Gibson along with a trio of artists: John Belfi, Stan Campbell, and Lou Morales.
Oct. 14, 2024
Terrifier 3 director says the movie's most hilarious moment that everyone is loving was actually improvised
Art is just clowning around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier 3 is shocking moviegoers around the globe with its brutal kills and simply barbaric finale. But one of thebest horror moviesof the year’s last showdown is lightened by a hilarious moment that fans cannot get over, which director Damien Leone says was actually improvised. Warning, the following article contains spoilers for Terrifier 3, so make sure to watch the film before reading on.
Oct. 14, 2024
The 10 best sci-fi movies on Netflix to watch right now
From Godzilla Minus One to Arrival, here’s the best Netflix sci-fi movies that you can stream this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In this list of the best sci-fi movies on Netflix you will find everything we love about the genre, from mind-bending space odysseys to visually spectacular kaiju films. Science fiction allows us to expand our collective imagination and think beyond our reality, which can be both enlightening and incredibly entertaining.
Oct. 14, 2024
The Ballerina spin-off underwent reshoots with the John Wick director
A new report shared the details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, according to a new report fromThe Wrap, John Wick director Chad Stahelski was brought in to do more than just oversee tweaks to the action. According to the publication sources, Stahelski “had to reshoot most of the movie”. They also allege that “a significant portion of Ballerina was reshot in Prague, with Wiseman not present on set”.
Oct. 14, 2024
The Chao versions of Sonic the Hedeghog and Shadow will star in their own manga adventure – and it launches this Friday
The new manga comes just in time for Sonic x Shadow: Generations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog fans know the Chao – cute, wispy little creatures that are sort of like fairies or spirits. They’re seen on the promo art for the highly anticipated upcoming gameSonic x Shadow: Generations– and now, the Chao are getting their own manga tie-in to the game focusing on Chao versions of Sonic and Shadow.
Oct. 14, 2024
The massive Pokemon leak reportedly unveiled the source code for Pokemon Legends: Z-A and the unannounced Gen 10 games
More alleged information is being unpacked from the enormous Game Freak leak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon developerGame Freak has suffered an enormous leak, leading to a massive amount of supposed information about both old and upcoming Pokemon games surfacing online, and it’s now claimed that the source codes of Legends: Z-Aandthe unannounced 10th generation games are out in the wild.
Oct. 14, 2024
The Penguin episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Sofia Falcone steps back into the past
This week: More betrayal, an Arkham admission, and a hell of a final scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin breaks its rhythm in episode 4 with an outing that’s almost entirely a flashback. With Sofia Falcone at its center, we finally find out her links tothe Hangman, how she ended up in Arkham, and just what her history with Oz Cobb really is.
Oct. 14, 2024
The Penguin episode 5 trailer teases war between Sofia Falcone and Oz Cobb in the aftermath of that bloody cliffhanger
Sofia Falcone vies for Gotham’s crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Penguin episode 4. The Penguin episode 5 looks set to pick up in the aftermath of Sofia’s brutal massacre of (almost) the entire Falcone family. The new trailer, which you can watch below, begins with the Falcone residence becoming a full-on crime scene as Sofia looks around at the carnage.
Oct. 14, 2024
This Batman spin-off series may be called The Penguin, but episode 4 proves Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone steals the show
Opinion | The Penguin’s latest chapter is completely transformative for both Sofia Falcone and the show as a whole When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman spin-off show The Penguin may be titled after Colin Farrell’s gangster Oz Cobb, but he’s arguably not the real star of the show. Ever since Cristin Milioti’s mobster daughter Sofia Falcone fiercely entered the scene, calmly strutting in with quiet menace to question Oz about the disappearance of her brother Alberto during the first episode, it’s been hard to take our eyes off her.
Oct. 14, 2024
One of my favorite gaming headsets of 2024 just took its first major price cut - and it sure needed it
The previously prohibitively expensive Astro A50 X just dropped below $300 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Astro A50 X isn’t a cheap headset. Its $379.99 MSRP shocked prospective buyers when it first landed on the shelves back in February, but I’ve been using the multi-platform device ever since then, waiting for that price to drop. Amazon has come through this week, with a record breaking discount on the flagship - one that drops the A50 X into new pricing territory for the first time.
Oct. 14, 2024
Agatha All Along’s Wiccan star breaks silence on their big reveal and says they took inspiration from Wanda in Avengers: Age of Ultron
“He is now the most powerful person on the Road” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InAgatha All Along episode 5, it was revealed that Joe Locke is playingWiccan, AKA Billy Kaplan. After months of speculation, the news was revealed in a particularly epic moment where he sent Agatha and the coven off theWitches’ Roadinto the sinking mud. Ablue Scarlet Witch-esque crown then revealed itselfon his head.
Oct. 13, 2024
400,000 people flood GTA 5's starting area in the first day of GTA Online's new Left 4 Dead-style zombie mode
North Yankton has its fans, I guess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Onlineplayers have waited a long time for two things in particular: some brain-munching zombies to fight and an official return to GTA 5’s starting area. Now that both promises have been fulfilled in the new Ludendorff Cemetery Survival mode, which came out on October 10, hundreds of thousands of players are flooding in.
Oct. 13, 2024
Huge Game Freak leak reveals Pokemon source code, unused designs, Switch 2 details, and unannounced Gen 10 games
Unprecedented amounts of information are coming out of the Pokemon gigaleaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unprecedented leak has hit mainline Pokemon series developer Game Freak, revealing tons of previously unknown information about unused monsters, unannounced projects, and a potential Switch 2 codename. Game Freak acknowledged the situation in a statement posted to itswebsiteearlier this week, where the studio apologized to employees about potentially sensitive data being leaked by an unnamed third party, while confirming that it’s secured its servers and is currently working to improve its backend security.
Oct. 13, 2024
Lord of the Rings initially inspired Metaphor: ReFantazio, before Atlus "threw out" all its fantasy research to preserve "the originality that defines us"
Katsura Hashino decided that Atlus' own ideas are what makes its games special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While creating an entirely new fantasy world inMetaphor: ReFantazio, its developers supposedly looked to classic fantasy fiction for inspiration before quickly chucking all of that research out the window to pave their own path forward. “At the very beginning of the development of Metaphor: ReFantazio, we looked into traditional fantasy culture,” modern Persona director Katsura Hashino said in an interview with the Official Xbox Podcast, citing J.
Oct. 13, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio's original fantasy world gave the Persona 3, 4, and 5 director "freedom" to work on ideas "that we couldn't put into other games"
Persona’s high-schooling setting put a “limit” on what was possible for Atlus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-time Persona director Katsura Hashino reckons working on the demon-hunting, high-schooling series is a little “easier” than creating a whole new world inMetaphor: ReFantazio, but the latter allowed the developers to work on ideas that they just couldn’t have before. Speaking to the Official Xbox Podcast, Persona and Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Hashino said “we really had ideas we wanted to put into this game that we couldn’t put into other games.
Oct. 13, 2024
Steam Next Fest's most-popular early demo is an open-world PvP FPS about building badass giant walking mech-bases
Performance might be a major problem, but SAND is one to keep an eye on based on its concept alone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SAND. It gets everywhere. And so does its demo, which is climbing up the most-played charts ahead ofSteam Next Fest’s official start date. Steam Next Fest properly begins on October 14, bringing literally thousands of demos along with it, but a bunch of indie teams have cheekily uploaded their demo a few days early to get a little head start on the digital festivities.
Oct. 13, 2024
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft's cliffhanger sets up a second season that takes Lara a step closer to being the "confident, witty woman from the '90s"
Exclusive | Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner Tasha Huo offers GamesRadar+ a tease for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft follow. If you haven’t finished the Netflix series, look away now. For once, Lara Croft gets a happy ending – or so we thought. Hayley Atwell’s intrepid adventurer may seem more settled and surrounded by the likes of Zip, Jonah, and Cam by the time the Netflix series comes to a close, but a surprise twist soon puts her on the hunt for her missing friend, Sam.
Oct. 12, 2024
A dangerously good blend of Diablo 2 and Vampire Survivors just left early access after 17 months, instantly becoming one of 2024's highest-rated roguelikes
Steam players have glowing things to say about Halls of Torment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halls of Torment has already beentearing up sales chartsduring its early access tenure, and now that it’s out in full, this bullet-hell roguelike in ’90s RPG clothing is one of the year’s best-rated releases. In case the trailer below doesn’t slap you across the face with its influences, Halls of Torment’s gist is that it’s basically a Vampire Survivors-style survival roguelike where you descend into the underworld and fight against increasingly dense hordes until the screen’s literally flooding with projectiles and pixel blood - but it’s all wrapped up in Diablo 2’s nostalgic retro aesthetics and a “quest-based meta progression.
Oct. 12, 2024
"How can we do better than Dead Cells?": Motion Twin follows a roguelike icon with a co-op game under huge but "good" pressure with "millions" waiting
Dead Cells is a legendary roguelike, so Windblown has a lot to live up to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The earliest seed for the follow-up to roguelike darling Dead Cells emerged the way a lot of games do: over a beer. The folks at studio Motion Twin wanted to make something new as co-developer Evil Empire continued to support Dead Cells,ultimately with years of excellent expansions and updates.
Oct. 12, 2024
All Metaphor Refantazio Synthesis system combinations and abilities
Every Synthesis abilities in Metaphor Refantazio and who best to team up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get the best fighting chance by finding all theMetaphor Refantazio Followersto add to your roster The Metaphor Refantazio Synthesis system let’s you team up attacks by having specific pairings of the game’s various lineages taking part in combat. With Synthesis you will be able to pull off special and more advanced versions of skills at the expense of using additional Turn Icons (Metaphor’s action economy) and resources (MP, HP, or money) from all participating allies
Oct. 12, 2024
Dead Cells dev says early access is key to help them make good games, but "it depends on the game you want to do"
“At the end, it’s for the player. So you need to know what they think.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind Dead Cells are journeying down the early access route once again with theirnext gorgeous roguelike Windblownbecause, to them, reacting to player feedback is crucial in making good games. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Motion Twin developer Thomas Vasseur muses that there’s one throughline that lets the studio create bangers: “I think it’s players that give us feedback… players are very, very helpful to make games like that.
Oct. 12, 2024
Hayley Atwell says it would be an "absolute dream" to play Lara Croft again in Netflix's Tomb Raider series – or in a "different capacity"
Exclusive: The Tomb Raider: Legend of Lara Croft actor is keen to return for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft actor Hayley Atwell says she is open to reprising her role as the treasure-hunting archaeologist, either in a second season of the Netflix series or another project entirely. “To continue to be involved or to be involved in another way with [Lara Croft] would be an absolute dream and also a responsibility I would take seriously given how beloved and known she is…” the Marvel star tells GamesRadar+.
Oct. 12, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio combines real-time and turn-based battles because its director wanted to integrate "the idea of manga and movie-style combat"
“That balance of the tempo of fast and slow is something that we brushed up in terms of the combat system in our previous games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziohas a mix of real-time and turn-based combat because director Katsura Hashino wanted it to have battles reminiscent of movies and manga. Hashino explained the reason for Metaphor: ReFantazio’s hybrid combat system in a new interview on the Official Xbox Podcast (timestamped here).
Oct. 12, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio proves Persona 6 should embrace real-time combat
Opinion | Atlus’ new mechanic is too good to leave out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turn-based combat has remained a video game staple for good reason. In its various forms, the ‘you go, I go’ battle format offers tactical satisfaction that real-time action can’t quite replicate, and drives both experimentation and experience. Besides being a core part of Atlus' ownPersona games, it’s so effective that even theLike a Dragonseries pivoted to being turn-based and was clearly improved thanks to it (but that’s a discussion for another time).
Oct. 12, 2024
New JRPG giant Metaphor: ReFantazio beats all Persona games to become Atlus' fastest-selling title and biggest Steam launch
It’s a fantastic start for Atlus' new fantasy JRPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After only one day on store shelves, Metaphor ReFantazio has already crushed two massive milestones for what’s arguably the best JRPG studio in the world right now. Atlus yesterdayannouncedthat its “completely new fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio has surpassed one million copies sold worldwide!” For context, this year’s Persona 3 Reload became Atlus' fastest-selling game ever after selling over one million copies in a week.
Oct. 12, 2024
New Stormcast Eternals have turned me around on a Warhammer Age of Sigmar army I thought was boring
Should you buy the models, and where can you get them for less? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Judging by the new Stormcast Eternals for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, I’m back at high school – e.g. surrounded by moody grumps who seem to think an outfit is wasted unless it includes some skulls and hoods. In other words? I’m living my best life.
Oct. 11, 2024
Witcher and Cyberpunk CEO addresses bogus claim CDPR is in "dire trouble" because it's too "woke" - "Seems we live in times where anyone can record complete nonsense"
“Now, can we stop looking for conspiracy theories and go back to making cool stuff?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt is the latest game studio to receive a spurious claim that it’s failing because it’s gone too woke. That in itself is hardly news - there’s a whole industry out there of people profiting off of misplaced gamer rage - but this one has gone and gotten a response from one of the CEOs of the Witcher and Cyberpunk studio.
Oct. 11, 2024
A spiritual successor to Disco Elysium that's "continuing a legacy" of RPGs like Baldur's Gate, Fallout, and Icewind Dale is in the works from Bungie, Rockstar, and ZA/UM veterans
The upcoming psychological RPG will let you constantly reshape the world with your decisions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A spiritual successor to narrative-driven cRPGDisco Elysium,which will let players literally shape the world with the choices they make, is in the works from a new indie studio made of former developers from ZA/UM,Bungie, Rockstar, and Brave at Night.
Oct. 11, 2024
After 25 years, we finally know why it's called Super Smash "Bros" – Nintendo icon Satoru Iwata wanted the fighters to be "friends who were settling a little disagreement"
Masahiro Sakurai’s new Grab Bag video is both revealing and highly emotional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has never officially explained why its flagship brawler is called Super Smash Bros. when a negligible amount of the fighters in the game are actually brothers, but now it has. I’ve just always just assumed “Bros” is in the title because of the series' association with the Mario brothers, but series creator Masuhiro Sakurai revealed the truth in a new episode (timestamped here) of his ‘Creating Games’YouTubechannel, which is concluding with a final video out next week.
Oct. 11, 2024
Alan Wake 2 took me out of my comfort zone and provided catharsis and reassurance in the most unexpected way
Opinion | Facing my fears in Alan Wake 2 made me want to find my own way out of the darkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fair warning: This feature explores the late endgame section of Alan Wake 2. Spoilers ahead. I pin a photo on Saga’s case board inAlan Wake 2. I’vedone this many times before, building up cases to progress through Remedy’s creative survival horror, but this time it’s very different.
Oct. 11, 2024
All Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes requirements, resistances, weaknesses, bonuses and skills
How to get Archetype in Metaphor ReFantazio and what they do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor ReFantazio Archetypes give you skills and abilities via various heroes from the game’s distant past, that your party will be able to unlock and equip. By spending MAG, Metaphor’s magical currency, members of your team will be able to study and unlock various Archetypes at Akademia, by speaking with the mysterious More.
Oct. 11, 2024
All Metaphor ReFantazio Followers and how to upgrade them
Where to find every Follower in Metaphor ReFantazio and how to rank them up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor ReFantazio Followers are similar to the Confidants in Atlus’ Persona series, and see players needing to spend time with their companions and important individuals they encounter, if they hope to tap into their full potential. By spending time with them and completing their various requests, you will not only unlock strongerMetaphor ReFantazio Archetypesto acquire, but also other bonuses including discounts and new inventory at shops, assisting you in dungeons and more.
Oct. 11, 2024
Andrew Garfield says Tobey Maguire is his favorite Spider-Man, though he thinks what Tom Holland has done with the role is "incredible"
“Tobey [Maguire] was my guy]” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry Tom Holland, but Tobey Maguire is Andrew Garfield’s favorite Spider-Man. “Tobey [Maguire] was my guy. I was in drama school and I was watching his films when I was a young, impressionable actor, and I was practicing being him,” Garfield toldVanity Fair. “But I think what Tom [Holland] has done is incredible as well.
Oct. 11, 2024
Creator of Netflix's Kaos says they're "gutted" over its shock cancellation, as they urge fans to keep talking about the show
Charlie Covell reacts to the news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kaos creator Charlie Covell says they’re “gutted” overits recent cancelation on Netflix, and has urged those who feel the same to continue sharing their love for the fantasy show so that new “potential fans” can find it. The series, which only premiered on the platform on August 29, puts a modern spin on Greek mythology, as it sees Jeff Goldblum’s tracksuit-wearing Zeus become obsessed with avoiding his prophecy, which looks to signals the end of his reign over Olympia and beyond.
Oct. 11, 2024
Datamined Destiny 2 files namedrop Marathon pre-orders, spurring speculation that Bungie's FPS reboot could rear its head soon
External Marathon playtests were also underway just last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Datamined Destiny 2 files seemingly hint that pre-orders for Marathon,Bungie’s next shooter, are coming sooner than you might expect. Bungie announced that it was rebootingMarathon, the ’90s series that predates even Halo, last summer, and it’s been very tight-lipped about the extraction shooter ever since aside froma secret trailerthat confirmed we wouldn’t hear anything else for a really long time.
Oct. 11, 2024
Dead Cells developers felt "pressure" to match the roguelike's high bar in their next game: "It's awful and very, very cool at the same time"
Windblown has very big shoes to fill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sophomore slump, or second album syndrome, is a well-documented phenomenon in music where breakout artists sometimes struggle to replicate the heights of their debut in their second album, but does that ever happen to game studios? The developers behind Dead Cells certainly felt that pressure while makingtheir next roguelike launching this month.
Oct. 11, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine just broke another massive record, this time beating out John Wick for a top spot
It’s still in theaters, by the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine broke another record – this time one that belonged to John Wick. The Marvel threequel has had the highest-selling first week ever for an R-rated movie on domestic digital platforms. The record was previously held byJohn Wick: Chapter 4(H/TDeadline). Deadpool and Wolverine has grossed $1.
Oct. 11, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's new deleted scene fills in a big plot hole and answers a question I've had for months about X-23's fate
The TVA save the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDeadpool and Wolverinedeleted scene has filled in a plot hole surrounding the movie’s ending, while also following up on the flirting between B-15 (Wunmi Mosaku) and Peter (Rob Delaney) – with expected results. As unveiled by The Hollywood Reporter, theTVA’s B-15 walks Peter back to his apartment. After he thanks her for “that Laura thing”, the two share a quick kiss.
Oct. 11, 2024
Does Terrifier 3 have a post-credits scene?
Here’s your spoiler-free breakdown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Art the Clown is back with a vengeance in Terrifier 3, the latest gory outing in the horror slasher trilogy. This time around, the chilling villain is heading out on a Christmas-themed massacre, dressed as Santa Claus. Final girl Sienna (Lauren LaVera) is back too, as things get seriously gross in writer/director Damien Leone’s latest.
Oct. 11, 2024
Europa felt like Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom reimagined in a stunning Studio Ghibli world, and I loved every second of it
Indie Spotlight | A short but (bitter)sweet adventure that I’ll not soon forget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s just something about Europa that drew me in instantly - perhaps it was the gameplay reminiscent ofTears of the Kingdom, or maybe the breathtaking visuals that look as though they were plucked straight out of a Studio Ghibli film. Whatever it was, I’m so happy that it did as this indie gem proved to be everything it appeared to be and so much more.
Oct. 11, 2024
Fallout star’s serial killer drama lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score as it’s called an "addictive" watch
Sweetpea is getting sweet reactions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ella Purnell’s latest series is far cry from her role as bright and enthusiastic Lucy in Fallout. New serial killer drama Sweetpea sees her star as a wallflower with a killer secret. She plays Rhiannon, who we meet at a low point. Overlooked for a promotion at work, love life in tatters, and a deteriorating family situation, she starts a running kill list in her head, and it’s not long before her dreams turn into reality.
Oct. 11, 2024
FC 25 Total Rush tracker and October promo guide
Messi and Putellas join Mbappe on the FC 25 Total Rush tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 25 Total Rush tracker is done, and Kylian Mbappe sits on top of it with an imperious new OVR of 92. The Frenchman is joined in thisEA FC 25promo by Lionel Messi, Alexia Putellas and Cristiano Ronaldo, in a celebration of the former FIFA series' new five-a-side mode.
Oct. 11, 2024
A second Disco Elysium spiritual successor has been announced from a different "breakaway group" of devs who worked on the original RPG
Dark Math Games announces XXX Nightshift just as new studio Longdue reveals its own Disco Elysium spiritual successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A second Disco Elysium spiritual successor has been announced from a different group of developers from ZA/UM. You can watch theverycryptic three-minute trailer just above, which shows off some decidedly Disco Elysium-esque visuals and centers a conversation between the player character and someone named Rivers Dark.
Oct. 11, 2024
Former Blizzard president says the "gaming downturn" is "a little bit overstated" and companies just wanted to "cut back" after the pandemic
Michael Morhaime says it’s more of a correction than a downturn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Blizzard president and CEO Mike Morhaime says the gaming industry’s “downturn” in recent years has been “overstated,” likening the situation to a correction in a post-pandemic world. In an interview with Bloomberg Live (timestamped here), Morhaime was asked to comment on the gaming industry’s “tough climate,” particularly from the perspective of a new studio with a debut project.
Oct. 11, 2024
God of War: Ragnarok, Cyberpunk 2077, and Apex Legends are gloriously ugly in new art from devs joining "Blocktober" trend showing how games come together
Blocktober gives a rare glimpse into the early development of some iconic games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not often that you get to see video games when they’re so early in development that they more closely resemble messy amalgamations of cubes and shapes than anything you’d actually expect to grace your screen, but thanks to this yearly trend, we can all be given a glimpse into the unknown.
Oct. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2's 60-day recovery plan is now a 63-day recovery plan, as Arrowhead delays its big patch at the last minute because "we didn't look at the calendar"
“We don’t patch during weekends, because we don’t want to break the game while you’re playing the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s 60-day recovery plan is now a 63-day recovery plan, because its devs didn’t check what day of the week they were working with. In an update on Twitter,Helldivers 2creative director Johan Pilestedt and design director Niklas Malmborg, outlined a little more about the progress of the60-day recovery planthat Arrowhead kickstarted back in August.
Oct. 11, 2024
How long is Metaphor: ReFantazio?
The time to beat Metaphor: ReFantazio is about 80-90 hours for an average first playthrough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Metaphor: ReFantazio? I estimate a general playthrough will take between 80 and 90 hours to complete if you pack your in-game calendars with activities like side quests and bond conversations. That playtime will vary significantly, however, depending on how much side content you decide to do, as well as what difficulty you choose.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to defeat the Genshin Impact Secret Source Automaton
How to find the Secret Source Automaton and defeat this boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact Secret Source Automaton: Configuration Device is a boss added in version 5.1. This boss is hard to find and even harder to defeat due to his extremely high resistance, but he does have a hidden weakness. With the right strategy and team, the Secret Source Automaton boss won’t trouble you anymore.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Alethonym catalyst
The Destiny 2 Alethonym weapon has an exotic catalyst, but it’s time-gated for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Currently, the Destiny 2 Alethonym catalyst isn’t available as it’s locked away in the Revenant Season Pass until Act 2 starts. That means you’re stuck with the stock Alethonym Stasis Grenade Launcher for now, but this novel weapon is still useful inDestiny 2, firing powerful Stasis spikes that help you create Special or Heavy ammo on demand.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Assassin’s Creed Armor
The Destiny 2 Assassin’s Creed crossover armor pieces are available to buy with Bright Dust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Assassin’s Creed armor sets are almost out of rotation in the Bright Dust store, so they won’t be free for much longer. Hopefully, you’ve been following along and have unlocked the armor you want, but a couple of pieces are still left to come in theDestiny 2Eververse store.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake broken mirror puzzle
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to fix the broken mirror in Silent Hill 2 Remake Silent Hill 2 Remake gem box puzzleSilent Hill 2 Remake Eddie fight The broken mirror puzzle in Silent Hill 2 Remake is effectively as straightforward as it seems, at least at first: to solve it, put the pieces of the mirror back together like a jigsaw and reassemble the full thing.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Gem Box puzzle
The Gem Box requires three gemstones, and the creation of a cult rune symbol When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake gem box in the hotel basement requires you to find the locations of three gemstones - one blue, one red and one green. Normally finding the gems' locations wouldn’t be too hard, as the basement isn’t exactly large, but the fact that you don’t have your weapons and there’s giant monsters crawling around on the ceiling… it’s rough, and you have a much better chance of survival if you know where you’re headed.
Oct. 11, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake music box puzzle
The music box puzzle in the hotel lobby requires 3 princess figurines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake music box puzzle in the lobby of LakeView Hotel is the last of the game’s larger puzzles that acts as the central point of an area. Like theSilent Hill 2 Remake rotating cube puzzle, the music box is your main focus throughout your time in the hotel, with numerous puzzles you’ll complete towards the larger goal of solving the box itself.
Oct. 11, 2024
In a week of big cancelations, Netflix's has just renewed two of its most popular shows
The Diplomat and Nobody Wants This are both coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the same week it announcedthere would be no more episodes of fantasy series Kaos, Netflix has renewed two of its most popular shows. Both The Diplomat and Nobody Wants This, which only premiered on the platform on September 26, will be returning.
Oct. 11, 2024
It's not GTA 6, but an "unexpectedly moving" version of Hamlet set entirely in Grand Theft Auto Online is coming to cinemas
“Can we transport this ancient story inside a brand new one? And will it still make sense?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To see or not to see? That is the question, after MUBI announced plans to release a bonkers-sounding version of Shakespeare’s Hamlet: an immersive, “unexpectedly moving” take shot entirely within Grand Theft Auto. The film, which is currently rated 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, directed by Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane, was shot during the COVID-19 lockdowns and will be coming to cinemas and streaming later this year.
Oct. 11, 2024
J. Michael Straczynski is writing a series of one-shots starring weirdly random pairings of Marvel characters like Doctor Doom & Rocket Raccoon, Aunt May & Agatha Harkness, and more
JMS is taking on some of the most random Marvel pairings you’ve ever heard of, and a few all-time classics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is a fan favorite for his Marvel work on characters such as Thor,Spider-Man, and his current Captain America run, and now he’s returning to some of those characters as well as bringing in many more - including some lesser known classics - for a series of team-up one-shots that span the Marvel Universe.
Oct. 11, 2024
Kieron Gillen returns to Darth Vader and Doctor Aphra in his first new Star Wars comic in 5 years
Star Wars: A New Legacy brings back some big name creators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: A New Legacy #1 contains three stories and numerous fan favorite characters. Doctor Aphra features in a tale from Charles Soule and Ramon Rosanas that sees the great and the good (or, well,bad) of the Empire convene on the not-yet-obliterated Alderaan to honor Emperor Palpatine.
Oct. 11, 2024
My most feared horror villain is even more sadistic in Terrifier 3 and that's all because director and Art the Clown star know how to one-up themselves every time
Big Screen Spotlight | Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone and star David Howard Thornton explain how they make Art the Clown even more fearsome in the third installment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier 3 has launched in cinemas and is already scaring the pants off of fans worldwide, including myself. It looks like directorDamien Leone’s promiseto make this movie bigger and better than the two that came before has certainly come to fruition as before the movie even hit the mainstream,early screenings had viewers leaving theaters and throwing upin Terrifier 3-branded sick bags that were cleverly provided.
Oct. 11, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa gives an exciting filming update on his third season of Doctor Who
Allons-y! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa has an exciting update for all the Whovians out there. “It is all going well. We did the second series this year, the Christmas special is coming up, and we are filming a third series next year,” Gatwa said on the Graham Norton Show (viaThe Radio Times).
Oct. 11, 2024
Pokemon math goes to the moon as Scarlet and Violet gives us a new max damage record over 2 billion, and it only takes 164 turns and 100 totally-not-dead Pokemon
Did Smeargle just become the most powerful Pokemon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been discovered that you can dish out over two billion damage to a poor, unsuspectingPokemon in Scarlet and Violetin one ridiculously powerful hit, assuming you have the patience to sit through the 164 turns of setup required to pull it off. Getting to this point is just the beginning, though, as you also have to ensure your Pokemon is as powerful as it possibly can be, and that its opponent is as weak as possible, which is where things get complicated.
Oct. 11, 2024
RuneScape creator delays his new MMO to November 6 at the last minute: "Apparently there is some sort of election thingy on the 5th - who knew?!"
Perhaps the only game in history to be delayed because of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RuneScape’s original creator Andrew Gower isreturning to MMOsa little later than planned because a certain political event happens to land on November 5. Brighter Shores marks Gower’s return to the genre with all the isometric perspectives, low-poly visuals, humble fantasy world, and life sim nuggets that made RuneScape a household name.
Oct. 11, 2024
Severance creators have mapped out the show’s endgame, and it likely includes several more seasons
There’s plenty of Lumon on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance is already lining up further seasons, according to one of its executive producers. Mohamad El Masri toldIndieWirethat they’re “always thinking ahead to future seasons” when they’re making the show. “Even in season 2, we were talking about, what is the end game and how does this show end?
Oct. 11, 2024
Silent Hill 2 and Resident Evil 2's introductory sequences showcase two different approaches to the survival horror remake, and both of them are valid
Opinion | There’s no right or wrong way to remake a classic, but Capcom and Bloober Team had very different ins to a tricky task When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a double-edged sword that comes with legendary games, and it’s how impossible it can be to replicate that success. BothSilent Hill 2andResident Evil 2represent stellar entries in theResident Evil timelineand thebest Silent Hill gamesrespectively, and for that reason, they’ve become time-tested titans of the genre.
Oct. 11, 2024
Skyrim lead designer says Bethesda can't just switch engines because the current one is "perfectly tuned" to make the studio's RPGs
The engine is suited for “the kinds of games that Bethesda makes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LeadSkyrimdesigner and former seniorStarfieldsystems designer Bruce Nesmith reckonsBethesda Game Studioswon’t move to a new game engine - and explained why it doesn’t need to. Speaking in a recent interview withVideoGamer, Nesmith outlines why Bethesda’s in-house engine still works for the studio despite its age.
Oct. 11, 2024
Steam Next Fest countdown – here's when Valve's October 2024 free demo event kicks off
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a regular GamesRadar+ reader, you know the drill. Steam Next Fest rolls around a few times every year, we blitz through the demos and tell you which ones are worth your time, and you, dear reader, well you just play the ones that tickle your fancy. What is Steam Next Fest?
Oct. 11, 2024
The 32 greatest Saturday Night Live performances
Ladies and gentlemen… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It doesn’t get any bigger than Saturday Night Live. For over 50 years and counting, the weekly sketch comedy series – broadcast from NBC and produced out of 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City – has also featured the biggest names in music as guest performers. Naturally, some acts wind up better than others.
Oct. 11, 2024
The classic Dead Space comics are being reprinted after being out of print for more than a decade
Antony Johnston and Ben Templesmith are behind the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival horror franchise Dead Space (which just saw aremake of the original game last year) has been a multimedia project right from the start with comics, novels, and animated movies all expanding the story of the games. The comics, written by Antony Johnston and drawn by Ben Templesmith, are particular fan favorites but have been unavailable for years.
Oct. 11, 2024
The director behind one of anime's saddest movies is here to break my heart again with this 2025 release
A Silent Voice’s director Naoko Yamada is back for The Colors Within When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Colors Within, a new anime film from A Silent Voice director Naoko Yamada, is hitting cinemas in January. The coming-of-age story features schoolgirl Totsuko struggling with her unique talent: she ‘sees’ people and their emotions represented by a color – not too dissimilar to the ability held by Life is Strange: True Colors' Alex, all told.
Oct. 11, 2024
The First Descendant publisher says game developers need to be "focusing on user feedback," not looking at old data, if they want to make great games
It’s “the most reliable method at the moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nexon, the developer and publisher behind MMOs likeThe First Descendant, doesn’t rely on a game’s potential profit to ensure its success – instead, the company looks to the “raw voices of users” while working on new titles. As reported and translated byAutomaton, Nexon CEO Yong-hyun Park describes why feedback is valuable in a recent interview with4Gamer.
Oct. 11, 2024
The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner says Crystal Dynamics would "gently hint" at what could be included in the Netflix series because "they might be thinking about it" for the new Tomb Raider game
Exclusive: Tasha Huo talks to GamesRadar+ about working alongside the Tomb Raider developer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner Tasha Huo has revealed that game developers Crystal Dynamics would “gently hint” at what could and couldn’t be included in the new Netflix series – in case it overlapped with its new Tomb Raider title.
Oct. 11, 2024
The Legend of Zelda's future 3D titles should take inspiration from Echoes of Wisdom rather than Tears of the Kingdom
Opinion | Not all player restrictions are necessarily bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For all the successful strides thatBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdommade in reinventing The Legend of Zelda’s tried and true formula, eschewing the franchise’s more linear progression in favor of a thrilling amount of player freedom, the widespread rejection of every franchise convention wasn’t necessarily all for the better.
Oct. 11, 2024
The Tomb Raider series has sold 100 million copies and is now getting three more remasters - including Lara Croft's worst-reviewed game
Tomb Raider 4-6 Remastered comes with the series' divisive Angel of Darkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Tomb Raider series has now sold more than 100 million copies over its three decade history, so three more Lara Croft adventures are getting a much-deserved, and much-needed, glow-up. This year, series stewards Crystal Dynamics and remasterers Aspyr Mediaupdated Tomb Raider 1-3with modern sensibilities.
Oct. 11, 2024
The Witcher is getting a new all-ages graphic novel aimed at connecting kids and parents with bedtime stories about Geralt and Ciri
Little Witcher is a new graphic novel for Witcher fans of all ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is there a little Witcher in your life? Perhaps an unseasonably young fan of Geralt of Rivia, or a kid who wants to know what their parents' favorite book/video game/streaming franchise is all about? Well you’re in luck, becauseCD Projekt Red, the creators of the Witcher video game series, are teaming up with Penguin Random House to make Little Witcher a reality in the form of an all-ages graphic novel illustrated by Giada Carboni.
Oct. 11, 2024
There's new hope for Concord - PlayStation's FPS is still getting updated on Steam 6 weeks after going offline
Firewalk Studios are still seemingly working on the troubled hero shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Concord’s backend files are seemingly still being updated despite its unceremonious, maybe-temporary shutdown. Despite acquiring the developer andreportedly spending hundreds of millions of dollarson the project, publisher PlayStation was quick to pull the plug on its would-be live service contender just two weeks after release.
Oct. 11, 2024
Throne and Liberty best weapons and tier list
Find the best weapons and weapon combos in this Throne and Liberty tier list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for the best weapons in Throne and Liberty, this tier list may help you out. With seven weapons in the game and 21 differentThrone and Liberty weapon combosto choose from, finding the best options may be difficult.
Oct. 11, 2024
Valve reminds Steam users they don't actually own a darn thing they buy, GOG pounces and says its games "cannot be taken away from you" thanks to offline installers
GOG previously said it wants “to ensure your gaming legacy is always in your hands” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A subtle change has arrived to the Steam shopping experience to drive home the fact that you’re buying a gamelicenserather than a copy of a game that you’ll definitely own forever, and rival storefront GOG already seems to be weighing in on the matter.
Oct. 11, 2024
We've got our best look yet at the Venom frog, and it will haunt your nightmares
The titular symbiote is bonding with all sorts of animals in Venom 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ForgetVenom 3’s symbiote horse, we’re all about Venom Frog following theSonyMarvel movie’s latest TV spot. Fans of the franchise lost their minds back in June, when the film’s first trailer saw the gooey guy merge himself with a stallion – and, in one of the series' most bizarre visuals yet, had Tom Hardy’s reluctant antihero Eddie Brock ride ‘em.
Oct. 11, 2024
Where to get your items back in Silent Hill 2 Remake after the Hotel Basement
After the hotel basement, you need to get your weapons back from the cabinet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get your items back in Silent Hill 2 Remake after the hotel basement and employee section downstairs isn’t easy - the cabinet you left your items in isn’t hidden by any means, but considering you left your map in there too… yeah, it’s not easy to find your way back.
Oct. 11, 2024
Forget the Nintendo Alarmo, my bedside clock is an adorable Zelda handheld that's half the price
Awaken to Link’s Awakening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Alarmo is pretty cute and all, but $100 for something that’ll ruin your morning isn’t a vibe. Rather than flailing around fighting imaginary coins first thing, I think it’s worth checking out a slightly older piece of Ninty hardware instead. How about one that will serve as a nerdy bedside table clock and run three of the best Zelda games ever?
Oct. 10, 2024
24 years later, a new remaster for one of the most forgettable Star Wars games is finally giving Mace Windu the right lightsaber
Somehow Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Episode 1: Jedi Power Battles launched to mediocre reviews on the PS1 back in 2000, but never let anybody tell you that remasters are only for the bonafide classics. Aspyr Media, the same studio which ported Republic Commando, Knights of the Old Republic, and Battlefront to modern platforms is doing the same for the Phantom Menace tie-in, complete with a set of fixes for some 24-year-old lightsaber color issues.
Oct. 10, 2024
4 years after it began, the hit Oshi no Ko manga will end in just 4 chapters
The final collected edition is due in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The series (which is currently on hiatus, but will return to the magazine on October 24 with Chapter 163) is written by Aka Akasaka and illustrated by Mengo Yokoyari. It’s a highly complex story about surgeon Gorou Amamiya and pop fan Sarina Tendōji who both die in strange circumstances and are reincarnated as the children of pop idol Ai Hoshino.
Oct. 10, 2024
After 7 years of Dead Cells updates, devs share hopes for their new roguelike to get just as much support: "If we can, why not? If we are lucky enough"
“We have a ton of things to do and a ton of things to say” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Dead Cells creator Motion Twin gears up for the first public demo of its new co-op action roguelike, Windblown,soon to be followed by its Steam early access launch on October 24, GamesRadar+ spoke with two members of the small team about their vision for the game.
Oct. 10, 2024
After eight years and 158 episodes, the My Hero Academia anime is ending in 2025
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While we can expect a full announcement after the My Hero Academia season 7 finale – as is usually the case with popular anime shows and their renewals – the news might come as a surprise to long-term fans. There had long been speculation that the adaptation of the manga’s final chapters would be a movie, but it appears the decision has been made to continue the anime on television.
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along - The comic history of Wiccan AKA Billy Kaplan, the son of the Scarlet Witch
It’s official - Teen has been Billy Kaplan AKA Wiccan all along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thetrue identity of Joe Locke’s ‘Teen’was one of the big mysteries of the first half ofAgatha All Along, and now that theseason has come to an end, it’s totally confirmed that he is indeed none other than Billy Kaplan/Maximoff AKA Wiccan, the son of the Scarlet Witch.
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 5 finally revealed Teen's true identity – and Marvel fans can't get enough of it
As we finally learn who Teen really is, Agatha All Along fans are now worried it spells trouble ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! The following features major spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 5, so turn back now if you haven’t seen it… Well, it’s happened! After weeks of anticipation we finally know who Heartstopper star Joe Locke is really playing in newDisney Plusshow Agatha All Along – we knew his character name ‘Teen’ wasn’t real,despite what the actor was telling press.
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 5 is hiding another major clue in plain sight about the real identity of Aubrey Plaza's Marvel witch Rio Vidal
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 5. There are a whole bunch of unresolved mysteries in Agatha All Along – justwho is teenis what’s going on withNicolas Scratch, andwho is Rio Vidalreally? Well, while the latest episode has cleared up a bit more about Teen and Nicolas Scratch, there’s also a small detail to help with unlocking Rio’s identity too.
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 5 review and recap: "Kooky, camp comedy makes way for more generic Marvel-esque antics"
Agatha All Along’s latest episode races the plot along to usher in the show’s inevitably darker second half. It’s thrilling but feels rushed, as its earlier camp comedy makes way for more stereotypical superhero antics Kathryn Hahn’s excellent Debra Jo Rupp impersonation Fun, witchy visuals Joe Locke’s switch from sweet to sinister following Teen’s reveal Too fast-paced Lacks the creativity of previous episodes Certain decisions surrounding the reveal feel cheesy
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along fans are convinced episode 6 will be a flashback to Teen’s origins – and it might take us back to Westview
You should see him in a crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 5below! Now thatTeen’s true identity has been revealed (and we all kind of saw it coming), fans think Agatha All Along episode 6 will flashback to Teen’s origin story and give us a real explanation. At the end of Agatha All Along episode 5, we get the big reveal that Teen is in factWanda’s son Billyaka theMarvel comicshero Wiccan.
Oct. 10, 2024
Agatha All Along's long-rumored character reveal features multiple Scarlet Witch Easter eggs to magic away any doubt about [SPOILER]'s identity
A crowning moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 5 follows. You have been warned! So, between the rampant speculation andthe Funko leaks, we had a feeling this might happen: Joe Locke’s Teenwas Wiccan all along. Surprise! Of course, the moment itself arrived pretty much out of nowhere, asTeen(or ‘Pet’, as Agatha calls him) manages to unlock some of his latent powers to subdue Agatha, Jen, and Lilia on The Witches' Road.
Oct. 10, 2024
Amazon boss doesn't want "too much time" between James Bond movies but is "not concerned" about the wait for the next 007 film
“The global audience will be patient” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been over three years since the last James Bond movie, and there’s still no news of casting for the next installment – but Amazon MGM Studios boss Jennifer Salke isn’t worried about the wait. “There are a lot of ideas [about potential actors] that have popped up that I thought are interesting,” Salke toldThe Guardianin a new interview.
Oct. 10, 2024
Amazon will continue making Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power as long as a "large amount of people" keep watching
The Rings of Power just wrapped up its second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Studios boss Jennifer Salke says The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power will continue as long as it keeps up its 150 million viewer range. “[That 50-episode] commitment is never the thing that’s driving what we’re doing,” Salke toldVariety. “We’ll continue to make the show as long as we see global customers loving it and watching it to the point where – it is a business.
Oct. 10, 2024
Arkane lead says Marvel's Blade will "explore uncharted dimensions of our art" building on Dishonored, Prey, Deathloop, and yes, even Redfall
Art and co-creative director Sébastien Mitton reflects on 25 years of Arkane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkane Studiosart and co-creative director Sébastien Mitton saysMarvel’s Bladebuilds on all of the studio’s previous development experience and releases, and yes, that does includeRedfall. He then touches on early collaborations with other studios on “a series of ambitious projects”, some of which “never saw release.
Oct. 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss Swen Vincke catches sight of the RPG community's most lewd creation yet, a "$20,000 life-sized Astarion sex doll"
It’s certainly a sight to behold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3community is back with yet another lewd creation - and this time, it’s a hyper-realistic doll that Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke himself has now spotted. “Don’t ask me where I got this,” a viralposthighlighting the doll reads, “but there is a girlie out there with a $20,000 life-sized Astarion sex doll.
Oct. 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 fan mods all of the RPG's companions into Tekken 8, effectively respeccing them all into the Monk class
Mortal Kombat next, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A geniusBaldur’s Gate 3player has managed to mod all of the RPG’s Origin characters intoTekken 8, and it’s downright awesome. Speaking in a recentRedditpost, a user who goes by “Doctor_Sauce_” reveals footage of their modded Tekken 8 fighters – theBaldur’s Gate 3 companions. First up in the clip is Lae’zel, who takes on Kazuya Mishima in hand-to-hand combat.
Oct. 10, 2024
BioWare veteran defends Dragon Age: The Veilguard's character creator since "it's just about roleplaying. You know, the thing that's in the name of the genre?"
And look at how popular Baldur’s Gate 3’s one was When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s extensive character creator has been a hot topic leading up to the RPG sequel’s release, but one formerBioWarelead has come to the game’s defense. Responding to a tweet questioning the point of character creators in general - which itself was in response to a tweet about The Veilguard - former Star Wars: The Old Republic combat designer and current Boss Fight creative director Damion Schubert argued there’s “a sizeable number of players who spend huge amounts of time in character creation… some will spend more than an hour there.
Oct. 10, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong reportedly cost around $43 million to make – and this $60 action RPG has now sold over 20 million copies across PC and PS5
It far outsold its costs in just a month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukongreportedly cost developer Game Science around $43 million to make, but it more than made that money back in just weeks, boasting over 20 million sales at $60 a pop. According to a new report from theZhejiang State Taxation Administrationin China, the smash-hit action RPG had an overall estimated budget of “more than 300 million Yuan,” per machine translation.
Oct. 10, 2024
Captain America, Thor, Hulk, and the Fantastic Four all feature in a cameo-filled preview of Sentinels #2
The new issue will reveals more about Drumfire’s history with Onslaught When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue ofMarvel’s latest X-bookhit comic shops yesterday. Sentinels is an ongoing series from the creative team of writer Alex Paknadel and artist Justin Mason that follows a team of soldiers tasked with taking on some of the world’s most dangerous mutants in order to prevent a predicted future apocalypse.
Oct. 10, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 publisher says players "have higher expectations" today and are "less accepting" that games will "fix things over time"
“A few games bring in most of the players, and most games are dropped quite quickly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2’s publisher thinks that players have developed “higher expectations” of games and are also “less accepting” that they’ll be fixed over time. That’s according toParadox Interactivedeputy chief executive officer Mattias Lilja, whospoke to Rock Paper Shotgunabout the delay of Prison Architect 2, as well as thecancellation of Life By You, and reception of Cities: Skylines 2.
Oct. 10, 2024
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero isn't even fully out yet and fans are finding additional DLC online
Dragon Ball Sparking Zero: Martial Arts Pack has leaked When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball Sparking Zero doesn’t fully release until tomorrow (it’s been available for a couple of days for early access buyers), but fans are already discovering additional DLC that hasn’t been revealed before. First reported byComicBook, if you had over to Dragon Ball Sparking Zero’sSteamDB pageand scroll down, you’ll see a list of ‘Downloadable Content’ for the game, including known expansions like the ‘Anime Music Pack’ that lets you change the music in the game and the ‘Ultimate Upgrade Pack’ that includes cosmetics, emotes, player card backgrounds, and an item “that increases a character’s fighting ability”.
Oct. 10, 2024
Ex-Blizzard president reportedly wanted to reboot Overwatch and reduce Diablo 4 microtransactions, but left before either of those things happened
It sounds like big changes could have been on the horizon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s claimed that former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra wanted to bring about some massive changes to hero shooter Overwatch, as well as reduce microtransactions in action RPGDiablo 4before his departure from the company earlier this year. PC Gamer reportsthat in Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier’s new book about Blizzard, it’s mentioned in the final chapter that Ybarra was planning to “reboot Overwatch,” which sounds like a pretty enormous deal.
Oct. 10, 2024
Fantasy RPG Sunderfolk's weapon-wielding animals and phone integration welcome veterans and newbies to tabletop-style tactics
Hands-on preview | Blending big screen hex-grid RPG play with easy-to-understand mechanics on your phone, Sunderfolk is quick to grow on you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Any fan of tabletop gaming knows the struggle of getting new people to sit down around a table and listen while you tell them about the complex, arcane rules that take almost as long to explain as it takes to play the actual game.
Oct. 10, 2024
For the first time in 20 years, Football Manager is missing its fall release date - the devs "simply cannot compromise" by "rushing to release it in November"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The annual sports series had a minor delay earlier in the year, but the studio explained that “this additional time has not been sufficient to ensure the game quality and experience meets your expectations and our very high standards.” Different areas of production had apparently “been moving slower than we had predicted - despite everyone in the team working at an incredible pace to try and get everything done.
Oct. 10, 2024
George R.R. Martin "can't wait to see more" of the new Game of Thrones spin-off show after visiting the set and seeing a "rough cut"
George R.R. Martin has seen a rough cut of The Hedge Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R.R. Martin visited the set of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight and saw a rough cut of the show – and he loved it. “Dunk and Egg – Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell, respectively – looked as if they just walked out of the pages of my book, and the chemistry between them was just perfect,” Martin wrote on hispersonal blog.
Oct. 10, 2024
Henry Cavill to star in live-action Voltron movie from Red Notice director
Dude loves a good franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill is set to star in the first-ever live-action Voltron movie (and I’m still over the moon that a live-action Voltron movie is even happening). No word yet on who Cavill will be playing, but he joins newcomer Daniel Quinn-Toye who was Tom Holland’s understudy during his West End run of Romeo and Juliet (H/TThe Hollywood Reporter).
Oct. 10, 2024
Horror comic Ice Cream Man returns in 2025 with an anthology written by Grant Morrison, Patton Oswalt, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Matt Fraction, Geoff Johns, and many more
Some of the biggest writers in comics are teaming up for an all-star issue of horror anthology Ice Cream Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anthology horror comic Ice Cream Manhas been teasing the upcoming involvement of some big name creators in recent weeks, and we now know that it’s been leading up to Ice Cream Man #43, which will feature one page stories by some of the top writers in the comic industry.
Oct. 10, 2024
How to get new Exotic armor in Destiny 2 and farm Exotic Engrams
Master Rahool is your one-stop shop for all Exotic armor, including new Exotic armor in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get new Exotic armor in Destiny 2, you need to access Master Rahool’s exclusive Engram Ensiders club by resetting your vendor reputation rank. Earning reputation by handing over your Exotic Engrams to him takes a while, however, as you’ll need to gather many engrams and must spend a lot ofDestiny 2’s most precious resources to improve your rank most efficiently.
Oct. 10, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake book puzzle
Where to place the books in Silent Hill 2 to match the painting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake book puzzle, in the reading room of LakeView Hotel, sees you matching a bookshelf arrangement to a painting. However, it’s one of the most willfully obtuse puzzles in the game, using the least intuitive arrangement of what’s possible.
Oct. 10, 2024
How to unlock Destiny 2 Tonic recipes and how Tonics work
There are 45 Destiny 2 Tonic recipes to discover to help you during Revenant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brewing Destiny 2 Tonics recipes and swigging them during activities buffs you with extra combat abilities and bonus chances to get Revenant loot. These Volatile and Enriching Tonics are also a vital part of getting Revenant loot inDestiny 2, so it’s important to understand the ins and outs of brewing.
Oct. 10, 2024
How to watch Max in the UK: stream HBO movies and shows abroad
A complete guide to all the details and ways that you can watch HBO Max in the UK right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to watchHBO Maxin the UK? Then you have come to the right place. The unfortunate news is that accessing the streamer – which has been renamed Max – is not as easy as signing up and logging in.
Oct. 10, 2024
I'm glad Alien Isolation 2 will be a sequel instead of a remake, proving that survival horror has a future beyond rehashing its past
Opinion | Alien Isolation 2 has the opportunity to achieve what the original fell short of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ellen Ripley’s believe it or not Alien: Romulus director explains his new film’s big Alien: Isolation Easter egg But Creative Assembly isn’t following that herd in particular. Rather, it’s doing anAlan Wake 2and promising to deliver a brand new terrifying adventure, building on its legacy rather than reconstructing it piece by piece.
Oct. 10, 2024
It's been 24 hours and Silent Hill 2 Remake mods are already letting you play as protagonists from GTA San Andreas, Nier Automata, and Resident Evil 4 Remake
That was alarmingly fast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2 Remakehas been out for only a day, and there are already four pages worth of mods over onNexusMods. Although I wouldn’t recommend using any of them on your first playthrough, my favorites are the ones that let you swap out protagonist James Sutherland for heroes from GTA San Andreas, Nier Automata, and Resident Evil 4 Remake.
Oct. 10, 2024
Joker: Folie a Deux almost filmed a full trailer for its "awful" TV movie – featuring a returning actor from 2019's Joker
Beetlejuice 2 star almost appeared in Joker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most ironic aspects inJoker: Folie a Deuxis the fact that there is constant mention of an in-movie Joker film based on Arthur Fleck’s life. But although we never see this fake movie, director and co-writer Todd Phillips says they almost did film some of it, and it was supposed to starBeetlejuice 2actor Justin Theroux.
Oct. 10, 2024
Marathon, the troubled new FPS from the Destiny developers, gets a potential shot in the arm as external playtests reportedly get underway
Is Marathon emerging from the dark? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early external playtests of Marathon, Destiny developerBungie’s new shooter, appear to have been underway this week. In a tweet last night, Halo YouTuber HiddenXperia announced that “I’ve been at Bungie all week playingMarathon.” While the YouTuber wasn’t able to provide any details about his time at the studio, he said that it was a “surreal experience.
Oct. 10, 2024
Mario & Luigi: Brothership hands-on: Immaculate vibes meet brilliant nonsense
Preview | The duo’s return proves Mario is better when he’s not a solo act in this shipshape ocean adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The siblings have been enjoying a well-earned vacation for the last decade (since Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam on 3DS), but we caught up with the pair to go hands-on with their latest, Mario & Luigi: Brothership, on the increasingly aging Nintendo Switch.
Oct. 10, 2024
Marvel fans have come up with a wild theory that could soften the blow of Agatha All Along episode 5: "Glad to see we're all going straight to delusion"
Could ‘Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power’ be one of Lilia’s visions? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forAgatha All Along episode 5. If you’ve yet to tune in Oh boy,Agatha All Along’s latest installment was a lot, huh? Episode 5, titled ‘Darkest Hour, Wake Thy Power’ saw Agatha’s coven face another trial on theWitches Road', which dramatically culminated in the death of another memberandthe reveal that ‘Teen’ is actually Billy, Wanda Maximoff’s son.
Oct. 10, 2024
Marvel star Josh Brolin has a brilliant reason behind why he's playing a priest in Knives Out 3 Wake Up Dead Man: "It’s like you manifest this sh*t"
Exclusive: The actor says he didn’t need the intervention of a higher power when securing a role in the third Knives Out movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Josh Brolin may be playing a priest in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, but he didn’t need to pray to God to secure the role. Instead, he believes that he may have manifested it himself, an idea that was initially proposed by his wife.
Oct. 10, 2024
Nintendo planned to open mysterious Switch playtest sign-ups for 5 days, says "registration for this test is now full" after 7 minutes
It appeared to take mere seconds for this playtest to completely fill up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, Nintendo announced that aSwitch Online playtest for some mysterious “new feature"would be accepting sign-ups from October 10 through October 15. At least, that was the plan. Less than seven minutes after those sign-ups went live, Nintendo said they were all filled up.
Oct. 10, 2024
Overwatch 2 is reportedly going the Call of Duty route with an upcoming mobile version
Activision Blizzard is apparently condensing its other big FPS series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activision Blizzardis reportedly trying to bring Overwatch Mobile to your phone screens. That’s according to Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier in his new book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future ofBlizzard Entertainment, in which he interviews over 300 developers from across the company’s history on everything from its fabled cancellations to the turmoil that followed it at every step.
Oct. 10, 2024
Peter Parker and Miles Morales are locked in a bloodthirsty brawl in Spider-Man: Reign 2 #4
Check out a preview of interior pages from Spider-Man: Reign 2 #4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has billed the original Spider-Man: Reign as one of the most controversial Spider-Man stories of all time, and its current sequel, Spider-Man: Reign 2, is living up to that reputation by pitting an aging - but still powerful - Peter Parker against an adult version of his protege Miles Morales.
Oct. 10, 2024
Psst, I've got a 1.5TB microSD deal for Steam Deck players who slept on Prime Day
A fantastic post-Prime Day portable PC storage price cut. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the day after Prime Day, but I’m currently eyeing up a fantastic 1.5TB microSD card deal that felt like sticking around. As a Steam Deck player, the idea of carrying 3.5TB of games around with me gets me more excited than a dog en route to the park, so I thought I’d share the vibes post Big Deal Days.
Oct. 10, 2024
Sebastian Stan tells MCU critics "don't just go out there and s*** on something without offering something better"
“It’d be such a big hole to try and fill up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sebastian Stan has no time for MCU criticism – and thinks losing Marvel would leave a “big hole” in the industry. “I’ve never been part of a company that puts so much heart and thought into anything,” Stan toldGQwhen the publication brought up critiques of the franchise.
Oct. 10, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake Eddie boss fight guide and weaknesses
The fight against Eddie in the Silent Hill 2 slaughterhouse section of the Labyrinth is ruthless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Eddie fight is one of the game’s toughest bosses, and has been built up to for a while. Occurring after you complete the Labyrinth sequence and explore every combination of theSilent Hill 2 Remake rotating cube puzzle, Eddie finally turns his dwindling sanity on James - which wouldn’t be so concerning if he wasn’t armed with a giant revolver in a funhouse abattoir.
Oct. 10, 2024
Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone and cast say the franchise wouldn't exist without the fans: "They're the biggest part of this"
Exclusive: The cast of Terrifier 3 didn’t think the franchise would grow this far, but say the fans are the most important part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Oh, they’re the biggest part of this, it’s the fans,” says Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton in an interview with GamesRadar+. The star goes on to say how the first movie completely relied on word-of-mouth.
Oct. 10, 2024
The 10 best Junji Ito manga to read right now
Here’s our pick of the best Junji Ito manga to read after watching the Uzamaki anime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uzumaki, thenew animeadaptation of one of Junji Ito’s scariest stories, is taking the world by storm. It’s had rave reviews since the first episode aired (though there have also been someraised eyebrows after episode two) and stirred up interest in the horror manga auteur’s incredible body of work.
Oct. 10, 2024
The Silent Hill 2 Remake suitcase code and Vanity Mirror puzzle explained
The suitcase in Hotel room 208 requires a red bulb to reveal the combination code When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake suitcase code and mirror puzzle are connected, because if you find a red lightbulb for the mirror, you’ll get the combination. The case itself, in room 208 of the LakeView Hotel, is something you’ll need to crack open to explore the hotel properly and complete the game, as there’s an essential key waiting inside for you inside - and don’t worry, it’s not as ridiculous as the illogicalSilent Hill 2 Remake book puzzleyou did to reach this room.
Oct. 10, 2024
The silliest indie game on my radar has horny houses, buildings that date each other, and now Minecraft parkour-inspired platforming
Building Relationships gets even whackier with these platforming challenges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft has so many niche communities built around the game’s infinite blocky possibilities, you might not be aware that Minecraft parkour is even athing -let alone a thing that’s gone viral across TikTok and is now inspiring other indie games. Building Relationships is the zany adventure game that we previously reported is"like A Short Hike but stupid"thanks to the fact that it literally stars sentient buildings looking to date each other.
Oct. 10, 2024
This first-time Witcher 3 player found a new way to die that I've never seen in 250 hours: getting kicked in the head by Geralt's own horse in the very first fight
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A player new toThe Witcher 3met his fate for the very first time in the most inglorious way ever - he was kicked directly in the head by his horse while fighting ghouls. TheCD Projekt Redgame can be notoriously punishing, but it’s not always an enemy killing players - sometimes, it’s their horse.
Oct. 10, 2024
This stunning Steampunk-inspired pixel art RPG is smashing through its Kickstarter goals by nearly $100k, and there's already a demo to give it a go
Forge of the Fae is a “a love letter to the classics of the 16-bit era” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you like pixel art style games as much as I do, chances are you’ll adore the look of Forge of the Fae – an upcoming Steampunk-inspired retro-modern RPG that’s currently demolishing all of its Kickstarter goals, and for good reason.
Oct. 10, 2024
Throne and Liberty tips and tricks
Don’t miss any important gameplay mechanics with this Throne and Liberty guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Need Throne and Liberty tips to strengthen your character, obtain better gear, and improve your chances of survival? Like most MMORPGs, Throne and Liberty introduces a ton of gameplay mechanics in the first few hours of the game. All those armor upgrades, character stats, and dynamic events can certainly be fun, but they can also become a bit overwhelming and confusing.
Oct. 10, 2024
Tomb Raider star Hayley Atwell says the Netflix series aims to create a "more complicated" Lara Croft that isn't "always driven by the big, bold brushstrokes of heroism"
Exclusive: Hayley Atwell speaks to GamesRadar+ about bringing new dimensions to the video game icon in Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hayley Atwell, star of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, has revealed how the new Netflix series aims to create a “more complicated” depiction of the video game icon.
Oct. 10, 2024
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft review – "A weak story doesn't hold Hayley Atwell's hero back from stealing our hearts"
Netflix’s new animated series is a warm welcome back for the legendary action hero, whose legend is only just beginning Hayley Atwell shines as the voice of Lara Lara’s companions provide the show with plenty of heart Gorgeous animation that is particularly dynamic during the action scenes Generic story that has been done countless times before Forgettable villain Overall lacks flair Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 10, 2024
Where to buy the Nintendo Alarmo
How to find Nintendo’s quirky alarm clock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Figuring out where to buy the Nintendo Alarmo will be a priority for many Ninty fans today, and with good reason. Sure, I and many others would have been more excited if the company dropped the Switch 2 yesterday instead of an adorable alarm clock, but I’m still just as excited on the ground hunting for pre-order opportunities.
Oct. 10, 2024
Wider PS5 Pro pre-orders are now live: here's where to buy the next console
US Pre-orders are now popping up at retailers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. October 10, 9:28 AM PT:Howdy PlayStation fans! PS5 Pro pre-order stock is still going strong, but PS Direct has actually dried up now that Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart have entered the fold. You could say that rival retailers got hold of stock in the nick of time, but supplies could swiftly run out as the day progresses.
Oct. 10, 2024
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom might be hiding a tribute to two Nintendo legends, and Reggie Fils-Aime is "incredibly touched"
Lake Hylia’s Zoras might be referencing Satoru Iwata and Reggie Fils-Aime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis stuffed withreferences to A Link To The Past, A Link Between Worlds, and more niche parts of the series' history - but it might also be hiding a tribute to two Nintendo legends in plain sight.
Oct. 9, 2024
Absolute Batman #1 explained: Everything you need to know about the Dark Knight's big relaunch
Breaking down one of the year’s biggest launches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally here! Following DC All In Special #1, the first regular issue ofDC’s new Absolute Universeis in comic stores now. Absolute Batman #1 is a brand-new start for the Dark Knight, featuring an all-new take on Bruce Wayne, his friends and foes, Gotham City, and set on a world that’s a lot harsher than the core DC universe.
Oct. 9, 2024
30th Anniversary PS5 pre-orders live: all the latest stock updates as they happen
Live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve only got a few retailer options left for those hunting down PS5 30th Anniversary pre-orders right now. While the standard PS5 Pro is seeing a healthy supply across the US and UK, those special edition consoles are difficult to get your hands on right now. GameStop is restocking hourly until 3pm ET or when stock runs out, but we’ve also seen late-day success at Walmart for Plus members as well.
Oct. 9, 2024
"The sad truth is, the future is uncertain": Indie dev asks community for help after supporting its dinosaur Stardew Valley on a "shoestring budget"
Italic Pig needs more support to work on its planned Paleo Pines 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The independent team behind Paleo Pines is seeking community help to find financial backing for its dinosaur farming sim follow-up. Developer Italic Pig launched its 3D Stardew Valley-like last year, and while the game’s friendly dinosaur gimmick charmed a large crowd and attracted a ‘Very Positive’ reception onSteam, the studio is still struggling financially.
Oct. 9, 2024
After 17 years, the mystery of GTA 4's missing ferries has been solved by one of the original developers: "They were more trouble than they were worth"
The classic open-world game still has a few secrets left to reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In March 2007, Rockstar revealed the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 4, which prominently featured a boat docking at a ferry terminal. When the actual game launched a year later, the terminal was still there, but the ferries themselves were nowhere to be found.
Oct. 9, 2024
After being crowned the most-watched Netflix series of 2023, The Night Agent is back with a season 2 release window and season 3 announcement
Gabriel Basso returns as Peter Sutherland in The Night Agent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s not all, either. In the same tweet, the streamer announced that a third season is “officially happening”, which is sure to delight fans of Shawn Ryan’s popular espionage thriller. In the fresh photos, which Netflix jokingly described as “a gift”, Gabriel Basso’s FBI Agent Peter Sutherland can be seen sporting two different looks; a more clean shaven vibe in front of an out-of-focus city skyline and a more shaggy appearance, in which he seems to be in another country.
Oct. 9, 2024
Agatha All Along - The comic history of Billy and Tommy, the sons of Scarlet Witch and Vision
The sons of Scarlet Witch and Vision have appeared in the MCU, and one of them may be back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The identity of theJoe Locke’s Agatha All Along character, known simply as ‘Teen’ thanks to a magical sigil that blocks him from speaking his name aloud, is widely believed to be none other than Billy Kaplan/Maximoff, one of the twin sons of Wanda Maximoff, the Scarlet Witch, and the Vision.
Oct. 9, 2024
Agatha All Along's Mephisto namedrop might've been more important than we thought: "That is larger than me and this show"
Showrunner Jac Schaeffer has opened up about what that reference could mean in the wider MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its third episode, new Marvel seriesAgatha All Alonglooked to poke fun at all of our wild Mephisto-based theories surrounding WandaVision. According to showrunner Jac Schaeffer, though,thatnamedrop might wind up being more than just a throwaway gag…
Oct. 9, 2024
Ahead of its release on Shudder, new one-take horror movie unveils its first full trailer
MadS, the new film from Them director David Moreau, looks wild When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shudder has unveiled a new trailer for upcoming horror movie MadS – and it looks quite the drug-fueled nightmare… The film, which was shot with just five takes captured over five days but unfolds in one uninterrupted shot, sees 18-year-old Romain (Milton Riche) pay a visit to his dealer in the hope of having a fun, trippy night.
Oct. 9, 2024
All Destiny 2 Tonic Upgrades and the best ones to unlock
There are currently five Tonic Upgrades to unlock in Destiny 2, but which ones should you get first? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll get Destiny 2 Tonic Upgrades for Eido’s lab as you complete Major Fieldwork quests, but you’ll want to unlock the best ones first. These first five upgrades in Revenant Act 1 mainly focus on bolstering your ability to gather reagents, letting you get these crucialDestiny 2brewing ingredients from things like bounties and dismantling weapons, but the most useful upgrade improves your chances of discovering new tonic recipes, which has many long-term benefits.
Oct. 9, 2024
As Steam's cozy new city builder Tiny Glade celebrates 500,000 players, devs explain why they "don't really want to have a roadmap"
That doesn’t mean there aren’t any updates in store When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its release late last month, cozy city builderTiny Gladehas captured over 500,000 fans' hearts - but even with its ever-growing popularity, developer Pounce Light has no roadmap in mind for the game. In a new announcement onSteam, the studio celebrates the full version of its game reaching over 500,000 players.
Oct. 9, 2024
Balatro creator kicks off supervillain arc, celebrates humanity losing 11,000 years of time to the roguelike across all platforms
Yes, eleven t h o u s a n d years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’s taking over the world, and creator Localthunk is loving the view from the top. We’ve seen nothing but a string of successes from the poker roguelike (in the absolute simplest terms) since it launched back in February, going on tosell 50,000 copies in 10 days, and then a million copies in under a month, anddouble that by August.
Oct. 9, 2024
Bethesda lead addresses Starfield Shattered Space criticism: "Nobody, and I mean nobody, at Bethesda is patting themselves on the back while ignoring our players"
“Just know that we’ve also been hearing from plenty of people who love it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda Game Studiosstudio design director Emil Pagliarulo has commented on some of the negative feedback toStarfield’s Shattered SpaceDLC. Starfield’s first story expansionlaunched last week to 42% positive “mixed” reviews on Steam, and it’s since dropped to just 30% positive reviews, earning it a “mostly negative” rating at the time of writing.
Oct. 9, 2024
Blitz review: "Steve McQueen's World War Two drama is intense, horrific, and impressively cinematic"
An impressively cinematic drama that fully immerses viewers in a time and place but offers links to our divided present. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A more mainstream offering than we might expect from Steve McQueen (Shame,12 Years a Slave), Blitz pinpoints intimate tales of Londoners during the bombings of World War Two, occasionally pulling back (literally, the camera reversing skywards in scenes recalling Gone with the Wind) to reveal the awful scale of it all.
Oct. 9, 2024
Christopher Nolan's new movie is so shrouded in secrecy that the only plot rumor was five words long and debunked in three minutes
The film remains a mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan’s next movie is so shrouded in mystery that even the vaguest plot rumors are being shot down – and after only three minutes. Nolan’s most recent project, about the advent of the atom bomb during the Second World War, won big at this year’s Oscars, taking home seven awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for leading man Cillian Murphy, and the film also starred Florence Pugh, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr.
Oct. 9, 2024
Christopher Nolan's next movie is reportedly due out in 2026, and Matt Damon is in talks to star
Universal Pictures will distribute the untitled film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems Nolan is looking to rebottle the same lightning he caught with the massively successful biographical thriller Oppenheimer, which was also a Universal flick that featured Matt Damon in a prominent role. The cast also included Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, Benny Safdie, Josh Hartnett, and Gary Oldman.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dawn of the Dead was a key inspiration for new horror show Generation Z, despite it not containing any zombies
Exclusive: Director Ben Wheatley says that although Generation Z is inspired by Dawn of the Dead, there are actually no zombies to be seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. British filmmaker Ben Wheatley’s new post-apocalyptic seeming series follows a gang of flesh-eating elders who pray on the young, but despite being influenced by iconic zombie movies, the filmmaker says there are actually no zombies in the show at all.
Oct. 9, 2024
Days after Velma's new Halloween special, one show artist drops a bombshell: "There will not be a season 3"
The Scooby-Doo series has seemingly been canceled after two seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Max’s Scooby-Doo spin-off Velma has seemingly been canceled after just two seasons – according to a now-deleted post from an artist on the show. Background painter Davey Cummings shared backgrounds for the new Velma Halloween Special on Instagram (H/TScreen Rant), alongside a caption.
Oct. 9, 2024
Devolver responds to Hotline Miami 2's sudden deletion from Australian PS5s with a single, perfect screenshot
Somebody finally realized Hotline Miami 2 is supposed to be banned in Australia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We have become aware that the product Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number has not received a proper rating from the Australian Classification Board and have therefore taken steps to refund customers who have purchased the game,” PlayStation said in a customer service email, as reported by Australian outletPress Start.
Oct. 9, 2024
DnD Player's Handbook 2024 has never been cheaper, so roll Initiative and grab it while you can
That’s the best price I’ve seen so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Because this tome has so stubbornly held its price over the past several weeks (up to and past release), I’d recommend diving in while you can; discounts don’t seem particularly common. Seeing as DnD is - and always has been, let’s be honest - one of thebest tabletop RPGs, there’s always going to be a lot of noise about the latest version of the rules.
Oct. 9, 2024
Doctor Who is releasing its Christmas special early and for free in cinemas for select fans
You could win a screening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Called ‘Joy to the World’, the new Christmas episode stars Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor as he seeks out Joy (played by Bridgerton’s Nicola Coughlan) for an adventure.The first clip shows the pair finding each other in a hotel roombefore their journey, which takes them everywhere from World War Two to the Orient Express.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dragon Age The Veilguard has a difficult balancing act to juggle, but I'm more curious about the RPG's direction than ever before
Opinion | With only three major choices making it over from Inquisition, I can’t stop thinking about what that means for Dragon Age The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been sitting with the news thatDragon Age: The Veilguardwillonly carry over three decisionsfrom Dragon Age: Inquisition for a few weeks now. The more I think about it, the more curious I am to discover Veilguard’s direction and what those choices will mean for the upcoming RPG.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dragon Age writer says you can play The Veilguard without playing the series' past RPGs: "Anything that would require a great memory is brought up with an on-ramp"
The game is “intended to be friendly to new players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis quickly approaching now, and newcomers toBioWare’s RPG series may be wondering how easily they can hop in-game without playing its predecessors first - and as it turns out, the new entry is accessible to all. According to writer Trick Weekes, the upcomingDragon Agegame is playable by everyone - including both longtime fans and those entirely new to the fantastical RPG series.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dragon Ball Daima release schedule – when are episodes 9 and 10 on Netflix and Crunchyroll?
A look ahead to Dragon Ball Daima’s schedule and its different Netflix and Crunchyroll release dates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New episodes of Dragon Ball Daima are airing this week on Netflix and Crunchyroll, but those on Netflix might be wondering why they’re still technically a week behind. It’s a little confusing, but we’re here to help. If you scroll on down, you’ll find all the latest on Dragon Ball Daima episode 10’s release date on Crunchyroll in the US and when episode 9 is dropping on Netflix in other regions.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is already the biggest Steam launch in the franchise's history and it's not even technically out yet
It’s over 90,000! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans have been waiting a very long time for a new Budokai Tenkaichi game, and while Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero goes back to the subseries' original Japanese name, it absolutely seems to be the follow-up everyone’s been dreaming of. It’s not even technically out yet, but it’s already managed the biggest Steam launch in Dragon Ball history.
Oct. 9, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero publisher says just "Lower difficulty and retry" to fighting fans getting demolished by Great Ape Vegeta, but players say that's "absolutely NOT" an option
Bandai Namco suggests “a win is a win,” but dedicated players don’t think so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s early story mode fights has been kicking players' asses ever since the early access period went live, to the point that the game’s publisher is now gently offering a bit of advice – even if fans are refusing to take it.
Oct. 9, 2024
Fan-favorite Apple TV Plus thriller Slow Horses gets surprise season 5 trailer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Slow Horses season 5 has arrived. The brief clip, which can be viewed below, teases a rather violent new season for Jackson Lamb and the gang. The series, based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, follows Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), leader of a team of MI5 employees, known as “Slow Horses,” who have been condemned to desk duty after making career-ending mistakes.
Oct. 9, 2024
HBO's new Green Lantern show casts star of Netflix action movie Rebel Ridge as DC's John Stewart
Aaron Pierre is set to start opposite Kyle Chandler in Lanterns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Ridge star Aaron Pierre is suiting up for Green Lanterns. The True Detective-style take on the DC hero focuses on Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) reluctantly mentoring a younger Lantern, John Stewart (Pierre), and sees the two characters investigating an Earth-bound murder with larger implications.
Oct. 9, 2024
Here's how I would make a dream PS5 Pro setup this Prime Day
Make your PS5 setup “pro”, with or without the upgraded console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As someone who reviews all sorts of PS5 accessories for a living, I would argue you can make a PS5 Pro setup without buying Sony’s new $699 console. Sure, a new GPU that can use AI upscaling and generally fling better graphics at your display is nice, but I’d argue that quality-of-life updates through upgrading other parts of your gaming setup will make much more of a difference to you.
Oct. 9, 2024
How the Destiny 2 Fieldwork Tab works
Revenant introduces Fieldwork quests to Destiny 2, letting you improve your tonics and help Eido When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing Destiny 2 Fieldwork tab quests is how you get upgrades for the tonic lab, making brewing easier and more efficient in Revenant. The Fieldwork quests you undertake under Eido’s vendor menu are also very short and sweet, with the only major issue being unlocking each quest as it’s quite a complicatedDestiny 2system.
Oct. 9, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Rotating Cube puzzle
The Labyrinth rotating head puzzle in SH2 allows you to access new areas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake rotating cube puzzle is at the center of the Labyrinth, a massive green cube filled with stairs that you can turn using a nearby head, found between Maria’s cell and the strange corridor filled with arms.
Oct. 9, 2024
Hugo Weaving breaks down that shocking Slow Horses season 4 finale reveal and explains why he didn't approach his character as a villain
Exclusive | Star Hugo Weaving discusses that shocking twist and why he didn’t think of his character Frank Harkness as a villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features spoilers for the Slow Horses season 4 finale. Unlike previous seasons, the fourth entry in hit Apple show Slow Horses took a more personal approach, with an intimate story centered on the Cartwright family, namely Jack Lowden’s protagonist River.
Oct. 9, 2024
Hungry for Metaphor: ReFantazio, I spent 97 minutes fighting a single godforsaken boss that the JRPG's director made 21 years ago
Now Playing | This is a cry for help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can get a lot done in 97 minutes. Make an elaborate dinner. Do those chores you’ve been putting off. Fritter away another irreplaceable sliver of your lifespan in your PvP game of choice. Instead of those equally excellent options, I recently gave in to my desire to play something likeMetaphor: ReFantazio, the new JRPG from Atlus developed by a team of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei veterans, to tide me over until its release.
Oct. 9, 2024
I'm delighted to see the LG OLED C4 get proper Prime Day treatment with up to 45% off
The LG OLED C4 just reached a new record low. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over at Amazon, you can now grab the 48-inch LG OLED C4for $996.99, and it’s all thanks to aPrime Day TV deal. If you fancy something larger, the deepest discount actually applies to the 65-inch version, which is currently downto $1,496.99from $2,699.99. There’s up to 45% off the entire range right now, and this new wave of record-breaking discounts breaks up sheds a nice chunk off compared to previous offers.
Oct. 9, 2024
I've reviewed Lego for years, and these are my favorite Prime Day deals so far
Disney, Super Mario, Star Wars, and Harry Potter sets have all been slashed in price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might not associate Prime Day with Lego, and that’s fair enough. The saleisbetter known for its tech discounts. However, it also has a habit of throwing out Lego discounts like they’re confetti. Despite all the odds, these are actually decent.
Oct. 9, 2024
James Gunn teases mysterious new character in Peacemaker season 2 – and fans think they've figured out who it is
Is that Savant? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas shared a cryptic teaser for Peacemaker season 2 – and fans think they’ve worked out which character it is. “Who might this be? #Peacemaker” Gunn posted to Instagram alongside a shirtless character whose face we can’t see. The general consensus among fans seems to be, judging by the hair and muscular body, that the new season 2 character is none other than Savant.
Oct. 9, 2024
Late Night with the Devil's David Dastmalchian heads up a starry writing team for a new series based on Kolchak, the paranormal investigator who inspired The X-Files
Kolchak will also cross over with Count Crowley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ace reporter Carl Kolchak was investigating all things paranormal long before FBI agents Mulder and Scully ever opened their first X-File… The character, played on screen by Darren McGavin, first appeared in TV movie The Night Stalker, which was later followed by a sequel and a series, where he encountered everything from zombies and aliens to Jack the Ripper.
Oct. 9, 2024
Legend of Zelda superfan posts side-by-side comparison of A Link to the Past and Echoes of Wisdom, showing how similar the two Nintendo games are
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A geniusLegend of Zeldafan has compiled various clips fromA Link to the PastandEchoes of Wisdomto show off the similarities between the twoNintendogames - and boy, are there a good few. In aYouTubevideo showcasing the clips side-by-side, Rebecca Stone highlights portions of both games' maps to portray just how similar regions in Echoes of Wisdom are to the 1991 classic.
Oct. 9, 2024
Lord of the Rings star Hugo Weaving says he's "had enough" of Middle-earth and has "absolutely no desires" to reprise the role of Elrond as new movies are announced
Exclusive: Actor Hugo Weaving says he has no plans to return to Middle-earth for future Lord of the Rings movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Hugo Weaving’s performance as Elrond in the Lord of the Rings franchise may be legendary, appearing in six movies and making the Elf a fan-favorite character, but he has no interest in ever reprising the role.
Oct. 9, 2024
Melissa Barrera's friend had a very unusual reaction to her new horror movie Your Monster, and it involves a NSFW Disney fantasy
Exclusive: Scream queen Melissa Barrera’s new quirky romance flick might reignite a whole generation’s childhood crushes… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Melissa Barrera has shared the somewhat bizarre reaction her friend had to her new horror comedy Your Monster, and it involves a confession more people can probably relate to than they’d care to admit publicly… “My friend told me that when she saw the movie, it was like she lived out her fantasy of fucking [adult] Simba from The Lion King,” the former Scream star tellsTotal Film in our final issue, which is out on Thursday, October 10 and featuresGladiator 2on the cover.
Oct. 9, 2024
NBA 2K25 locker codes guide to free MyCareer and MyTeam items
Secure new packs and coins with all active NBA 2K25 locker codes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Active NBA 2K25 locker codes are finally appearing online after some strange stinginess following the game’s release. The latest awarded you a MyTeam Festival Option Pack with a Pink Diamond version of Chauncey Billups, Chris Kaman, C.J. McCollum, Jamal Mashburn or Wally Szczerbiak.
Oct. 9, 2024
New A Quiet Place survival horror game borrows Alien: Isolation's scariest feature to use your own voice against you
A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead’s creatures can hear you through your microphone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming survival horror game A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead will feature microphone detection that allows creatures to hear your real-life voice. “They’re coming for you. Don’t make a sound! …literally,” reads a tweet from the game’s official Twitter feed.
Oct. 9, 2024
New look at Gladiator 2 shows the real-life Colosseum Ridley Scott had built for the sequel – featuring thousands of extras
The new featurette is here, alongside the reveal of the Gladiator 2 popcorn buckets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Gladiator 2 featurette has revealed more about the grand scale of the historical sequel. The ‘Making of an Epic’ feature – which you can see above – features plenty of talk about the long shadow cast by the 2000 Russell Crowe-starring original, as well as the work done to ensure the sequel lives up to its epic scope.
Oct. 9, 2024
New Terrifier 3 footage features a deep-cut Art the Clown Easter egg that calls back to the second horror movie
Who wants to go back to The Clown Cafe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming horror movieTerrifier 3has released new footage just days before it’s set to release, giving us another sneak peek at Art the Clown as a bloody Santa Claus. In the clip, which was posted onTwitterby IMDb, we see Terrifier 2 final girl Sienna in a shopping mall around Christmas time when she starts to hear a creepy song play from the speaker above.
Oct. 9, 2024
Nintendo has unveiled a new product, and it's not the Switch 2, but a $100 alarm clock that'll play a victory fanfare when you get up
The motion-sensing alarm clock can wake you up to sounds from different Nintendo games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, Nintendo announced a brand new product today, but it certainly isn’t theNintendo Switch 2that everyone’s been hoping for for the last few months. No, instead, Nintendo has revealed Alarmo – a rather expensive alarm clock that essentially watches you sleep.
Oct. 9, 2024
Nintendo is recruiting players to test a mystery "new feature" for Switch Online, and nobody has any clue what it is
“Customers will need to download exclusive software to their own Nintendo Switch system in order to participate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is accepting applications from players to test out a mystery new feature coming to Switch Online, and don’t worry, everyone’s just as lost as you are at this point. “We will perform a test called Nintendo Switch Online: Playtest Program related to a new feature for the Nintendo Switch Online service offered for the Nintendo Switch™ system,” readsa pagedoing its darndest to explain what’s going on here.
Oct. 9, 2024
Nosferatu director teases Bill Skarsgård’s "scary, smelly" Count Orlok, says he goes in the "complete opposite direction" of Twilight’s Edward Cullen
Exclusive: Director Robert Eggers says Nosferatu is no Twilight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nosferatu director Robert Eggers teases Bill Skarsgard’s Count Orlok – and says the movie makes vampires scary again. “We’ve gone all the way to Edward Cullen, where vampires are not scary. So how do we go in the complete opposite direction of that? Vampires were scary enough that people used to dig up corpses and chop them into bits and set them on fire.
Oct. 9, 2024
One of my favorite 4K gaming monitors has joined the Prime Day party, and it's wearing a glossy panel
The Dough Spectrum One is cheaper than ever. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 4K gaming monitors normally get the cut during Prime Day, but this Dough Spectrum One offer admittedly caught me off guard. Thanks to Big Deal Days, you can grab the glossy Gorilla Glass model at a new record low price, and there’s even a version of the screen for under $380.
Oct. 9, 2024
Psst, you can get Game Pass Ultimate for almost 40% off if you ignore Prime Day
Woot has Prime Day beaten with this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This just goes to show that not all of the bestPrime Day gaming dealscome from Amazon itself. Just keep in mind that once your code is up, this will refresh in monthly payments of $16.99/month. Buy it if: ✅ You’re new to Game Pass✅ You already pay for Game Pass Ultimate✅ You want access to loads of existing and upcoming games
Oct. 9, 2024
RuneScape creator's new cozy MMO shouts "No microtransactions!" from the rooftops as it charts November launch after a closed beta coming this month
Andrew Gower’s new MMORPG Brighter Shores is just weeks away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Original RuneScape creator Andrew Gower will make his return to MMOs with Brighter Shores, a new game now confirmed to be launching inSteam early accesson November 6 following a closed beta that starts October 22. The base game will be free, with a premium pass available for purchase.
Oct. 9, 2024
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman line up their post-Deadpool and Wolverine "reunion" – and everyone is making the same joke
“Ryan and I had such a great adventure together and I’ve been wondering what comes next” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looks likeDeadpool and Wolverine’s Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman aren’t done messing with us, given a tongue-in-cheek, new video that reveals the duo’s upcoming “reunion”. In a clip posted to his social media pages (and teasingly captioned “It’s happening!
Oct. 9, 2024
Sackboy finally reaches the end of the road as Sony announces LittleBigPlanet 3 and all its DLC are being delisted
Halloween marks the beloved series' digital death day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LittleBigPlanet 3 and all its paid downloadable content is being delisted later this year, publisher PlayStation Studios has announced. “This is a friendly heads-up that if anyone in the community or any newcomers still wish to own a digital copy of LittleBigPlanet 3 or any LittleBigPlanet DLC currently available for purchase - this is your last chance to do so!
Oct. 9, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake modders explore the horror game's every corner by removing its signature fog and checking the backseat
Sunny Hills looks like a UK high street When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some cheeky mods are clearingSilent Hill 2 Remake’s signature fog. What originally began as a technical limitation on the OG PlayStation turned into an instantly iconic artistic choice as Silent Hill’s oppressive, sometimes blinding fog is almost as recognizably ‘Silent Hill’ as Pyramid Head, bless his pointy heart.
Oct. 9, 2024
Slow Horses season 4 star Hugo Weaving teases his potential return as villain Frank Harkness in future seasons of the show
Exclusive: The actor teases his possible return in future seasons and reveals where he wants to take his Slow Horses villain next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: the following features spoilers for the Slow Horses season 4 finale. Well, that was a jaw-dropping finale. Slow Horses season 4 ended with a bang as it was revealed that Hugo Weaving’s mysterious villain Frank Harkness is actually the father of Jack Lowden’s character River Cartwright, arguably the protagonist of the much beloved Apple TV Plus show.
Oct. 9, 2024
Smile 2 first reactions call the horror sequel "bloody", "violent", and "bigger than the first"
The horror sequel is being called a “rollercoaster” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to horror sequel Smile 2 are here, and they’re pretty positive. Check them out below. GamesRadar+’s Emily Murray writes: “Thought #Smile2 was great! Kicking off with a brutal opening, it’s a rollercoaster of thrills with a stellar turn from Naomi Scott as Skye Riley.
Oct. 9, 2024
Someone needs to talk me out of buying this thumb-sized Game Boy
What is this? A Game Boy for ANTS?! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I know it’s Prime Day, but I really don’t need a Game Boy that’s smaller than my thumb. You probably don’t either, but would trying to play adorable pixelated bring you joy on this cold October’s day? We both know the answer, so get your butt to Amazon and check out this adorable gaming doodad.
Oct. 9, 2024
StarCraft 2 veteran would want a sequel go open world, or just "try something radically new"
StarCraft 2’s production genre hopes a sequel could “advance the genre” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With whispers thatStarCraft “is not dead” over at Blizzard Entertainment, there are more questions than ever about what could be next for the real-time strategy series, but one StarCraft 2 veteran hopes that whatever a sequel might bring would be something “radically new to advance the genre.
Oct. 9, 2024
Steve McQueen’s latest movie starring Saoirse Ronan features his proudest moment ever on set
Exclusive: Blitz director Steve McQueen shares the scene he’s most proud of filming in his new World War 2 drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve McQueen returns to the big screen with Blitz, a Second World War drama about a mother’s quest to reunite with her missing son amidst the devastation of ’40s London – but it was a scene about collective protest that he found the most powerful to film.
Oct. 9, 2024
Terrifier 3 may be the most brutal and bloody movie of the year but Art the Clown star and director do not regret including children in it
Exclusive: Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone and Art the Clown star David Howard Thornton say they have no reservations about including children in the bloody third installment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror fans may have been shocked to see the magnitude of children in theTerrifier 3 trailerdue to the franchise being known as some of the most brutal and gory set of movies in the genre.
Oct. 9, 2024
The 32 greatest gangster movies
Just when you think you’re out… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The allure of wealth and power, the precarious gambling of life and death - there’s nothing quite like a good gangster movie. But what might be the greatest gangster movies ever made? As the American film industry matured in the early 20th century, so too did organized crime.
Oct. 9, 2024
The Asus ROG Ally X just dropped to a new record low price, but there's a big catch
Portable PC price cuts for Best Buy Plus members (sigh). When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been watching forAsusROG Ally X deals from the moment it landed on shelves, and Best Buy looks to be the first to discount the powerhouse handheld. Sadly, this isn’t a discount everyone will be able to snag this Prime Day as, while the Big-Deal-Days-busting offer knocks $100 off, it’s only available to Best Buy Plus customers.
Oct. 9, 2024
The Legend of Zelda vibes coming off this new action RPG "inspired by 90s classics" are incredible - and it's already almost doubled its $36,000 Kickstarter goal
Maple Forest is downright stunning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maple Forest promises a dream come true for fans of retro gems like theLegend of Zeldatitles from the 90s and other banger RPGs such asSecret of Mana- and in less than a week, it already soared way past its initialKickstartergoal. Solo developer James Bergeron describes Maple Forest as an “adventure across a sprawling island full of mysterious secrets, colorful friends, and dangerous enemies.
Oct. 9, 2024
The new Ultimate Hawkeye channels the Silver Age with an arsenal of trick arrows and a beef with Captain America
Ultimates #5 introduces the new Ultimate Hawkeye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimates #5 continues to build out the team, bringing in the new Ultimate version of a classic Avenger, Hawkeye. And just like in the core Marvel Universe, the new Ultimate Hawkeye kicks off their career as an outlaw with a quiver full of trick arrows. But unlike most of the heroes created through Tony Stark’s tech, Tony wants his bow and arrows back - and he’s dispatching Captain America to reclaim them.
Oct. 9, 2024
The spirit of Crash Bandicoot lives on in "the most ruthless indie linear 3D platformer ever made," which has already killed me 71 times in a single level
I should’ve sought out the devs advice before I played the demo for PsiloSybil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind PsiloSybil describes it as “the most ruthless indie linear 3D platformer ever made,” and after spending an hour dying nearly 100 times in the opening stages that make up the game’s demo, I’m convinced they’re probably right.
Oct. 9, 2024
These Lego Harry Potter sets would make perfect gifts, and they're cheaper than ever for Prime Day
Master has brought Dobby a bargain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re feeling in a spooky mood now that sweater season is upon us, the good news is that Lego Harry Potter sets are getting price cuts across the board for Prime Day. Crucially, some that would make great presents have hit their lowest ever price. No matter whether you’re hunting down a gift for the Wizarding World fan in your life or even just a treat for yourself, Amazon’s Big Deal Days have magicked up the goods.
Oct. 9, 2024
WWE 2K24 locker codes guide to free MyFaction cards
Secure new packs and VC with all active WWE 2K24 locker codes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WWE 2K24 locker codes continue to deliver MyFaction treats as Christmas approaches. For instance, the latest locker code forWWE 2K24is GAMEAWARDS 24. It grants you 20,000 VC – and you have until December 17 to claim it, too. Tidy. Keep on scrolling for all current codes, along with ones you may have missed, in GR’s expired and active WWE 2K24 locker codes guide.
Oct. 9, 2024
This Joker: Folie à Deux theory might change how you watch the whole movie
There’s more going on here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers fromJoker 2. While Joker: Folie à Deux might begetting a mixed reception among audiences and critics, a new theory suggests that you might have got the meaning of the sequel all wrong. One TikTokerhas taken a deep dive into the film, and thinks that it was Joker rather than Arthur Fleck pulling the strings the whole time.
Oct. 9, 2024
This Warhammer 40K Kill Team: Hivestorm deal is the one I've waited for all Prime Day
A record low price, Emperor be praised When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40K Kill Team: Hivestorm has reignited my love of the skirmish wargame, so I had my fingers crossed that it’d get a price cut for Prime Day. Lo and behold: a discount hath appeared. Praise the Emperor! You can currently pick up the game’s latest edition for$191.
Oct. 9, 2024
Throne and Liberty error codes and how to fix them
What to do with issues like the ‘world server disconnect’ and ‘different milestones’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Throne and Liberty error codes are a common occurrence, but they don’t need to steal your fun. Although many players of the fantasy MMORPG encounter ‘world server disconnect’ problems, most are able to fix the issue or at least reduce the frequency.
Oct. 9, 2024
Where to farm Diablo 4 Angelbreath to craft elixirs and more
Angelbreath in Diablo 4 is a rare crafting material used for upgrading healing potions, and this is where to find it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Angelbreath is a rare crafting material that’s highly sought after, as it is an essential ingredient when it comes to improving certain potions and elixirs. If you don’t have a ready supply of this herb, you won’t be able to further upgrade your healing potion once you get to Level 30 and above, and that will definitely make progress inDiablo 4harder once you start to face off against much tougher enemies.
Oct. 9, 2024
Where to get the Silent Hill 2 Remake flashlight
It might feel like you’ve missed the flashlight in Silent Hill 2 when things get dark, but you haven’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake flashlight can feel like something you’ve missed as you start to explore Wood Side Apartments. But while you might feel lost in the initial darkness, there’s nothing to worry about as it’s not something you can actually miss.
Oct. 9, 2024
With The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 still on the distant horizon, Bethesda's plans for Starfield to join its "big 3" seem like a pipe dream
Opinion| Do you fancy waiting 15 years for Starfield 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda wants Starfield to be part of its “big three,” the third piece of the studio’s RPG identity, up there with The Elder Scrolls and Fallout. It’s a noble aim - a studio primarily known as the beloved steward of other peoples' IP finally getting the chance to hold up its own work alongside those iconic games.
Oct. 9, 2024
This adorable sandbox RPG looks like Skyrim combined with Stardew Valley, which might be helped by the fact that Skyrim's lead designer is working on it
Farm, fish, decorate, and forage as you live out your life as a woodland creature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were to put Stardew Valley andSkyriminto a pot and mix it up, I’d imagine that the video game soup you’d create would look an awful lot like Hawthorn – an adorable upcoming sandbox RPG from a group of ex-Bethesda,BioWare, andNaughty Dogdevs.
Oct. 8, 2024
24 years ago, Blizzard reportedly shot down a pitch to make its own version of Steam by turning Battle.net into "a digital store for a variety of PC games"
Meanwhile, Blizzard started bringing its games to Steam last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - October 15:Ina blog post, Blizzard veteran Patrick Wyatt clarified that “the original idea for Battle.net, the business model (free), the name Battle.net itself, and the original programming implementation, were all Mike O’Brien.” Likewise, the pitch to turn Battle.net into a digital for other PC games also came from O’Brien.
Oct. 8, 2024
33 years later, Marvel is bringing back one of my favorite comics of all time for an All-New Venom variant cover
Amazing Spider-Man #347 is one of the best Venom stories ever, and Marvel is reviving it for an All-New Venom variant cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is giving fans a whole slew of fresh looks at the Venom symbiote’s new black and gold style with a wave of variant covers forAll-New Venom #1by writer Al Ewing and artist Carlos Gomez.
Oct. 8, 2024
A new horror sequel with a divisive Rotten Tomatoes score has climbed to the top spot on Netflix
The Platform 2 is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Per the official logline, “As a mysterious leader imposes their rule in the Platform, a new resident becomes embroiled in the battle against this controversial method to fight the brutal feeding system. But when eating from the wrong plate becomes a death sentence, how far would you be willing to go to save your life?
Oct. 8, 2024
A year after WWE superstar Bray Wyatt's untimely death, his "final creation" is finally getting the spotlight it deserves in WWE 2K24
The final version of the Fiend is coming to WWE 2K24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Rotunda’s death, the Bray Wyatt: Becoming Immortal documentary gave us a look at what would have been the next iteration of his Fiend character. Makeup effects artist Jason Baker revealed that he and Rotunda had been collaborating on a new iteration of the Fiend costume that was effectively complete, including a creepy lantern shaped like the character’s mask, complete with animatronic eyes.
Oct. 8, 2024
After 14 years, the original Red Dead Redemption finally hits PC this month, with Undead Nightmare in two
Dropping just in time for Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Red Dead Redemption and its spooky Undead Nightmare expansion are coming to PC for the first time. In aYouTubevideo posted today, Rockstar confirmed that “for the first time in its storied legacy, John Marston’s beloved journey can be experienced on PC in stunning, new detail, with both Red Dead Redemption and its iconic zombie-horror companion story, Undead Nightmare, arriving to PC on October 29.
Oct. 8, 2024
After 7 years and multiple publishers, Rob Liefeld is returning to write and draw Youngblood for Image Comics
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic creator Rob Liefeld is returning to his signature creator-owned characters Youngblood, planning to reboot the superhero team through Image Comics, according toTHR, who broke the news. This brings Youngblood back to their original home, with the characters having debuted as part of the original line-up of Image titles way back in the early ’90s.
Oct. 8, 2024
All Silent Hill 2 Remake weapons and where to get them
Silent Hill 2 has a pistol, shotgun, rifle and chainsaw, among others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake weapons and guns are spread evenly around the game, with even the first basic pistol locked off until several hours bashing enemies with a wooden plank. Not only that, but theSilent Hill 2 Remakedoesn’t have a huge amount of guns and weapons for players to find - only six in total, including the non-optional board and metal pipe that players find along the way.
Oct. 8, 2024
An airline has apologized for playing an R-rated Dakota Johnson movie with "brief graphic nudity" to passengers at 30,000 feet
A flight to remember When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An airline has apologized after playing an R-Rated movie with “sexual material” to passengers during a 10-hour flight. As reported byThe Guardian, a Qantas flight from Sydney to Japan suffered technical issues which resulted in only one film being played on the screens for all its passengers. Daddio, rated R for “language”, “sexual material” and “brief graphic nudity”, was then shown during the flight, with one passenger apparently describing it – succinctly, we might add – as “40 minutes of penis and boobs.
Oct. 8, 2024
Art the Clown star says he wants to play the Joker after Terrifier: "Hopefully someone like James Gunn gives me the opportunity to tackle that"
Exclusive: Art the Clown star David Howard Thornton says he wants to play the Joker next after the Terrifer franchise, and discusses his other influences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Art the Clown star David Howard Thornton will soon hit the big screen and traumatize moviegoers in director Damien Leone’s brutal and bloody sequelTerrifier 3. But after the franchise is done and dusted, the actor is keen to switch horror for the superhero genre and take on another iconic clown role next: the Joker.
Oct. 8, 2024
As an N64 fan, this Lego Super Mario Prime Day deal is really dangerous for me
This may be your last chance to get a record low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday, October 9:Sorry folks, this Lego deal has now ended - the Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block has shot back up to full price. It may return before this week’s Prime Day deals are over, so check in every now and then, but I wouldn’t count on that just in case you end up disappointed.
Oct. 8, 2024
As Uzumaki episode 2 gets compared to a PS2 game, one of the horror anime's producers addresses the animation downgrade: "We were screwed over"
Uzumaki’s animation controversy has been addressed by one of its producers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a creepy, pitch-perfect first episode, all signs were pointing tonew animeUzumaki picking up where it left off and delivering a horror masterpiece in the second episode. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. In fact, all the latest instalment is notable for is a severe downgrade in animation, with viewers pointing to multiple janky moments across its runtime.
Oct. 8, 2024
Christopher Nolan reportedly vetoed a key moment in 2019's Joker, so it was held back for the Folie à Deux sequel
Let’s put a smile on that face When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the ending ofJoker 2. Joker: Folie à Deux takes Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck in a surprising, musical direction before culminating in a deeply bleak ending. Back in Arkham following his trial, Arthur is told he has a visitor by a prison guard.
Oct. 8, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has the best difficulty settings in the series and it's not close – like a "prevent death" option or an irreversible "nightmare" mode
The RPG is offering more options than ever before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehas just revealed a pile of details onDragon Age: The Veilguard’s accessibility options, and it looks like the devs are keen to set a new standard for the venerable RPG series. I’m particular taken by the game’s wide-ranging and robust difficulty options. The Veilguard features many of the accessibility options that are becoming increasingly common in AAA games, like heavily customizable subtitles or the camera shake slider.
Oct. 8, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's difficulty is "f***ing absurd," fighting game fans say as CPU opponents pull off long combos, and one story mode fight is "some BS"
It’s not just you - Sparking Zero is very tough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s only been a few hours since Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero launched in early access for those who pre-ordered the Deluxe and Ultimate editions of Spike Chunsoft’s new fighting game, but players are already being thoroughly destroyed by AI opponents. Across social media, the immediate reaction to Sparking Zero is clear – beyond itsmassive rosterand fanservice, it’s very tough.
Oct. 8, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's Great Ape Vegeta is wrecking players so hard even Bandai Namco is memeing about it: "This monke got hands"
Everybody’s reliving their childhood Budokai Tenkaichi trauma When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is available now for players who bought into the Deluxe and Ultimate editions, and it’s already kicking players' butts. Thedifficulty is getting called out as “fucking absurd"in some cases, and early on there’s one name people are cursing more than any other: Great Ape Vegeta.
Oct. 8, 2024
Dune star Timothee Chalamet meets Joan Baez and gets booed out of the folk scene in new trailer for Bob Dylan biopic
A Complete Unknown hits theaters this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for A Complete Unknown, James Mangold’s Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothee Chalamet, has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we get another taste of Chalamet’s singing voice as Dylan, but we also get a glimpse into his relationship with iconic singer Joan Baez Monica Barbaro), as well as his relationship with Sylvie Russo – who the real-life Dylan credits with having a heavy influence on his early music.
Oct. 8, 2024
Echoes of Wisdom fans have figured out how to cheese the new Legend of Zelda game: drowning every enemy in a single cube of water
If it works, it works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legend of Zeldastans have now discovered a brilliant brand-new strategy to cheeseEchoes of Wisdom- drowning enemies in a lone cube of water. Echoes of Wisdom hasn’t even been available for two weeks, but players have certainly been busy. They’ve already managed tobeat the game in under an hour with only four heartsandplay as Link instead of the titular princess, but that’s not all.
Oct. 8, 2024
Fallout star Ella Purnell "cannot wait" for season 2, but she doesn't know when filming is going to start yet
“I’m excited, I really want to get going” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ella Purnell has an update onFallout season 2– but it’s not super promising. “I don’t even know if I’m in it,” she laughed. “I hope I’m in it. I think I’m in it. I’m probably in it. But no, I don’t know anything. I’m excited, I really want to get going.
Oct. 8, 2024
Halloween favorite Over the Garden Wall confirms anniversary gift, and it's an Aardman short that the creator says is "beautiful"
It’s arriving very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not long after it was confirmed thatOver the Garden Wall was staying on streaming, it’s now clear a whole new special is being released alongside it. Cartoon Network announced the news in atweet, writing: “Back into the Unknown. Our #OvertheGardenWall anniversary gift – a two-minute stop-motion animated short in collaboration with @Patrick_McHale and @aardman.
Oct. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 Major Order threatens players with a delay: you took Claorell and the bots didn't like that, so defend it for 3 days or your space station gets pushed back
The Democracy Space Station “will be delayed” if this Major Order fails When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InHelldivers 2’s latest Major Order, high command confirms thatthe “peaceful and righteous liberation” of planet Claorellwas a success. The thing is, the Automatons still haven’t gotten the message and are trying to snatch it back, so your new job is to fend off three big Automaton attacks over the next three days on Claorell.
Oct. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are one step closer to getting their massive Democracy Space Station, but the constant Automaton battles are proving to be a bit much: "I need a break from bots"
Helldivers are in desperate need of a bug-shaped break When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Earth’s finest have done it again, andHelldivers 2players are one step closer to getting their massive new space station, despite feeling rather worn out by the bots blocking their way. Right now in Helldivers 2, Super Earth is working on the all-new Democracy Space Station (DSS for short), which is said to be a “a powerful strategic tool for reshaping the Galactic Map.
Oct. 8, 2024
How Metaphor: ReFantazio both is and isn't a Persona game
Opinion | Atlus' new RPG sets itself apart from previous titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio launches this week, with an abundance of high review scores, and a serious shot at game of the year. The RPG from revered publisher Atlus is an enthralling adventure set in a picturesque, fantasy land, but fans of the studio may see this new title as a Persona-like first and foremost.
Oct. 8, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake gallows and poem puzzle
The gallows poems in the prison yard require the execution lever and a judgement choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake gallows puzzle and execution lever in the prison yard involves a series of poems regarding the judgement of criminals. Occurring immediately after you solve theSilent Hill 2 Remake Prison weights and scales puzzleto gain the lever itself, what follows is a strange and somewhat malleable puzzle that can often feel like it doesn’t have a clear answer, as you decide which of six criminals deserves the noose.
Oct. 8, 2024
Where to find and place all weights in the Silent Hill 2 Remake Prison
The six weights on the scale in the prison Yard are around Silent Hill 2’s Toluca Prison When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake weights puzzle for the Yard scale in Toluca prison will take you through the whole area, opening serpent, ox, boar and dove doors by balancing different weights on the scales to open them.
Oct. 8, 2024
I look for this Nintendo Switch gadget every Prime Day, now it's cheaper than ever
Grab a dock and charger for under $50 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t think there’s ever been a Nintendo Switch accessory that I’ve hunted down as much as the Genki Covert Dock. This is a seriously impressive piece of tech that combines the functions of a dock with the power of a portable charger into one travel-friendly adapter.
Oct. 8, 2024
I never thought I'd see Samsung's best 4TB SSD drop below $300
I can’t quite believe my eyes with this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Samsung 990 Pro is probably my favorite SSD for gamers right now. It’s exceedingly fast, very stylish, and has effective heatsinks if you’re looking to slot it in a PS5. Without going into needlessly expensive Gen 5 SSD territory, the 990 Pro is the best drive money can buy.
Oct. 8, 2024
I'm building a retro gaming cave this Prime Day, here's what's in my cart
Nifty nostalgic nonsense for your retro space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To me, Prime Day is aprimeopportunity to finish my retro gaming room, and I bet I’m not the only one. While it’s easy to throw a bunch of old consoles and games into a space and call it a day, it’s those finishing touches that make all the difference.
Oct. 8, 2024
If modern pro controllers are too pricey for you, you need to know about this Prime Day deal
Six extra buttons for under $70 - neat! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest and greatest pro controllers are brilliant, but it’s no secret that they’re fairly pricey. If you want a modern pro controller that’s been officially licensed for Xbox or PS5, the regular price you’ll need to pay is around $200 / £200. That’s certainly the case for most big brands like Razer, which recently launched its new Wolverine V3 Pro for Xbox and PC.
Oct. 8, 2024
Infinity Nikki is a stunning open-world game that somehow fits in almost everything I've ever wanted, and I already can't wait to play more
Preview | GirlsGoGames' dress-up adventures meet open-world RPGs in Infinity Nikki, and I’m obsessed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Growing up, I was a simple girl - put a computer in front of me, and I’d waste the entire day away playing dress-up or makeover browser games. It looks like nothing has changed in that regard, since it only took me about 10 minutes of playing Infinity Nikki to become completely engrossed.
Oct. 8, 2024
Jeff Goldblum on the fate of his Jurassic World character and whether Dominion deserved all the hate: "It’s tough to make a good movie"
Exclusive: Jeff Goldblum defends Jurassic World: Dominion but is excited for the next movie in the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years on, star Jeff Goldblum looks back at his last Jurassic movie, Jurassic World Dominion, and defends the divisive movie, which was panned by critics. “I had such a good time on it,” Goldblum tellsTotal Film in our final issueout on Thursday, October 10, which featuresGladiator 2on the cover.
Oct. 8, 2024
Would-be The Sims competitor Life By You was canceled because publisher Paradox realized "everything will be worse if we keep going, so we have to stop"
The life sim had one too many “flaws” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Delayed without a new release datejust weeks before its cancellation, it seems thatLife By Youstood no chance - and publisherParadox Interactiveexplains why. Speaking in a recent interview withEurogamer, chief creative officer Henrik Fåhraeus and deputy CEO Mattias Lilja discuss how sometimes “you go on too far and hope that you fix it, or steer it in another direction than we thought originally.
Oct. 8, 2024
My favorite Steam Deck charger dock has been Prime Day'd, and it's a must have for handheld fans
This pocket-sized charger dock is a Prime Day winner. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s always great to see Prime Day deals on Steam Deck accessories, but I’m pretty stoked about this Acefast charger dock specifically. I’m the kind of handheld nerd that loves being able to whack together hybrid gaming setups where ever I go, and with 30% thanks to Amazon’s Big Deal Days, I think all portable PC players should get one for their backpack.
Oct. 8, 2024
Netflix cancels fantasy series Kaos just 40 days after its release
“Why do they even bother making new shows?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: Since this article was posted, Aurora Perrineau has reuploaded her Instagram post andVarietyhas confirmed that KAOS has been canceled by Netflix. Original story follows… Fans of Netflix’s new fantasy series KAOS think it might have been canceled after one of its stars seemingly suggested so in a now-deleted Instagram post.
Oct. 8, 2024
New Netflix action movie in the works from Bad Boys team Will Smith and Michael Bay
The pair will reteam for Fast and Loose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will Smith and Michael Bay are reteaming for Fast and Loose, a new Netflix action movie,Deadlinereports. Bay is reportedly in final talks to direct the action flick, with Smith starring. There’s no set date for filming to start yet, but this is apparently the next project for both Bay and Smith.
Oct. 8, 2024
One of my favorite series is super cheap on Steam right now: $31 gets you 2 Metroidvanias, 2 XCOM-like strategy games, a city builder, and a clever deckbuilding RPG
SteamWorld games simply do not miss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s a great deal I always recommend whenever it comes up:the entire SteamWorld series is cheap on Steam right nowas part of publisher Thunderful’s big sale, meaning $31.11 can get you a whole lot of very different but visually unified games featuring steampunk robots. The SteamWorld series feels a bit like the spinoff games to titans like Mario or Zelda – all unified by a similar cast and theme, but totally distinct in their genre and mechanics,and pretty much universally good if not great.
Oct. 8, 2024
Paddington 3 star Hugh Bonneville addresses Mary Brown's recasting: "She just slotted in gloriously"
Exclusive: Mr. Brown actor Hugh Bonneville says it was “seamless” welcoming Emily Mortimer into the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “When I heard that Sally wasn’t going to do the film, the first face that popped into my head was Emily’s,” the Downton Abbey star tellsTotal Film in our final issueout on Thursday, October 10, which featuresGladiator 2on the cover.
Oct. 8, 2024
Paradox boss says Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 is doing well, it's "a bit more of an action RPG" and "people who have seen it talk about Dishonored"
The long-delayed sequel has changed devs and seemingly found its footing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After repeated delays, a change in studio,and barely dodgingtotal cancellation,Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2is apparently coming into form over at new developer The Chinese Room, according to CEO Mattias Lilja of publisherParadox Interactive. What is that vision? Lilja says the sequel will draw comparisons to the original Bloodlines, but also, “people who have seen it talk about Dishonored.
Oct. 8, 2024
Paradox exec admits canceled life sim Life By You wasn't "actually clearly better than Sims 4 in any of its main areas"
Life By You was canceled in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paradox Interactivechief creative officer Henrik Fåhraeus says the canceled life sim Life By You wasn’t actually better than The Sims 4 in any major way. “An early access game needs, I think, needs to be really, really polished and fun, what’s there, at least,” Fåhraeus says. “You can have a lot of missing stuff in the late game and be very thin on content.
Oct. 8, 2024
Peter Dinklage says an unusual call from Marvel co-star Josh Brolin convinced him to star in a new action comedy from Palm Springs director: "We should play twin brothers"
Exclusive: Peter Dinklage reveals the phone call that made him join the cast of Brothers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Dinklage says an unusual phone call from Josh Brolin convinced him to star in Brothers, an upcoming action comedy from Palm Springs director Max Barbakow. “I got a call from Josh. He said, ‘Hey, man, I don’t know you, you don’t know me, but a friend of mine says we have the biggest heads in showbusiness.
Oct. 8, 2024
Prime Day just made me love my favorite 1440p OLED monitor even more
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 just hit a new record low. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like only yesterday that theSamsungOdyssey OLED G6 was an $800 gaming monitor. Wait, what’s that? It actuallywas$150 more before Prime Day kicked off? Well, at least I’m not losing track of time. Sometimes I feel slightly underwhelmed by Big Deal Days offers, but this 1440p 360Hz discount has absolutely perked me up early into the event.
Oct. 8, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 modder makes every NPC permanently drunk, even in cutscenes, and it's absolute chaos
Every scene is full of characters staggering, falling, and being sick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’ve been alotof mods forRed Dead Redemption 2since its launch, with everything from visual enhancements to one thatturns the action-adventure into a chill job sim, but this new creation from Twitch streamer and ex-software engineerBlurbsmight just offer the weirdest way to play the game yet.
Oct. 8, 2024
RGG boss says he wanted to make a Yakuza game called Like a Dragon: Tuna where Kiryu is a fisherman, and now I'm genuinely bummed "it never came to fruition"
Give me Like a Dragon: Tuna or give me death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is probably only one hypothetical game that could get me to play anything that isn’t horror or horror adjacent in the month of October, and that is a Yakuza fishing game. And as it turns out, Ryu Ga Gotoku studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama actually wanted to make one for a long time, but ultimately canned it in favor ofLike a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, which admittedly also sounds absolutely amazing.
Oct. 8, 2024
Ridley Scott has already written 8 pages of the Gladiator 3 script: "I’ve got the beginning of a very good footprint"
Exclusive: Ridley Scott opens up about the future of the Gladiator franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 24 years since the first Gladiator was released, but it seems we may not be waiting as long for a third film. As director Ridley Scott tellsTotal Film in our final issueout on Thursday, October 10, which featuresGladiator 2on the cover, he isn’t showing any signs of slowing down.
Oct. 8, 2024
Sarah Michelle Gellar rules out I Know What You Did Last Summer return with a perfect response: "I am dead"
I know what Sarah Michelle Gellar isn’t doing next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I Know What You Did Last Summer’s sequel is bulking out its cast, but Sarah Michelle Gellar – one of the stars of the original 1997 slasher – won’t be returning for a painfully obvious reason: her character is six feet under. “I am dead,” Gellar toldPeopleof her character Helen Shivers' fate at the killer’s hands in I Know What You Did Last Summer, but joked that she is getting an “unofficial job title” to help out the production.
Oct. 8, 2024
Sega is making a Shinobi movie from the Extraction director
The Shinobi movie is being directed by Sam Hargrave When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sega’s classic hack-and-slash video game series Shinobi is being turned into a movie, and the director behind Extraction and Extraction 2 is making it. Ken Kobayashi (Sunny, Move On) is adapting the screenplay for Shinobi. The Shinobi series has featured a number of protagonists through its long history, but its flagship hero is the one that starred in the first five games, Joe Musashi, a member of the Oboro ninja clan.
Oct. 8, 2024
Terrifier director Damien Leone already knows how the franchise will end but says it might take two more movies to finish it completely
Exclusive: Director Damien Leone reveals he already knows how the Terrifier franchise will end and has plans for what project he wants to take on afterward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier creator Damien Leone says that he already knows how the franchise will end and reveals that it might take more than one film to finish the Terrifier story.
Oct. 8, 2024
The best NHL 25 sliders and how to use them
Boost your ice hockey fun and authenticity with these NHL 25 sliders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NHL sliders maintain a little-known modern tradition in EA sports games. By inputting specific parameters in the settings menu, you can tailor the NHL 25 experience to your liking – making it more difficult, or more realistic, or both. That’s what we’re aiming to do here.
Oct. 8, 2024
The director of the John Wick movies is producing an action movie pitched as Clue meets John Wick
The Professionals does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wick director Chad Stahelski is producing a new action movie being pitched as Clue meets John Wick – and we’re here for it. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, The Professionals follows a group of contract killers stranded in an English countryside estate when one of them is murdered and the remaining group has to solve the death.
Oct. 8, 2024
There's a Gladiator 2 popcorn bucket and we are very much entertained
We’ve decided to name it Maximus Decimus Meridius When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gladiator 2 popcorn bucket has arrived – and my first thought was, “Oh thank God, it’s just a helmet.” The popcorn bucket is shaped like the helmet/mask a fighter wears in the arena (specifically the one Maximus wears in the first film), and the popcorn is retrieved from the top of the bucket rather than through its mouth or something weird.
Oct. 8, 2024
This Fire Emblem-inspired open-world tactical RPG fulfills a dream I never knew I had: directing my own "sandbox shonen" cinematic anime mech battles
Stop, stop, I’m already sold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you tell me you’ve got a Fire Emblem-inspired tactical RPG with open-world exploration, chances are that I’m already going to be interested. But Nitro Gen Omega is all that andalsoa shonen anime simulator that lets you direct your own mech battles. Folks, I cannot add this game to my wishlist fast enough.
Oct. 8, 2024
This Metal Gear Solid 2 stan recreated his favorite aircraft from the action game in The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and it's awesome
Now that’s dedication When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A geniusMetal Gear Solid 2fan has somehow managed to create the AV-8B Harrier II attack aircraft inTears of the Kingdomusing Zonai devices, and it’s as functional as it is impressive. Tears of the Kingdom coach recreates the Olympic decathlon in Hyrule to force Link to compete and find out if Zelda’s hero could take home the gold
Oct. 8, 2024
This mobile controller is the best $60 a gamer could spend this Prime Day
The Backbone breaker strikes again… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I awarded the GameSir G8 Galileo five stars when I reviewed it. As mobile controllers go, it’s pretty hard to beat thanks to longer grips, back buttons, and a comfortable feel. Not only is it “built different” than smaller options like the Backbone One, but it’s cheaper -andworks for both Game Pass cloud streaming and PS5 remote play.
Oct. 8, 2024
Valheim takes notes from cozy games like Stardew Valley with an update that adds cooking and farming skills, as well as new feasts
The survival game is about to get way cozier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival gameValheimis set to get significantly cozier thanks to a new update that’s bringing all-new cooking and farming skills, making it feel a lot more akin to agame like Stardew Valley. This is coming as part of ‘The Bog Witch’ update, which is also set to add a new vendor – the titular witch – to Valheim’s swamp biome.
Oct. 8, 2024
Where to find all Diablo 4 Tenets of Akarat in Nahantu
There are 30 Tenets of Akarat in Diablo 4 as part of the Vessel of Hatred expansion, and these are all of their locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Tenets of Akarat are a fresh collectible added as part of the Vessel of Hatred expansion, and there are 30 to discover spread across the Nahantu region. Finding them will increase your Renown for that region inDiablo 4, which unlocks Skills Points, an additional Health Potion Capacity, and more.
Oct. 8, 2024
I almost fell for this fake PSVR 2 deal this Prime Day, don't make my mistake
You almost had me going, “KOOWOD” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I was searching through Amazon’s wares this morning looking for good Prime Day deals to throw in the spotlight, one of the first things I searched for was PlayStation’s new PC adapter for PSVR 2. Launching only a month or two ago, I thought it was worth checking to see if it was experiencing its first price drop.
Oct. 8, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio borrows Persona's iconic calendar system, but devs say players don't need to "worry about missing out on activities due to time constraints"
The team “didn’t want players to feel limited by time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziomarks the beginning of a brand-new title from Atlus' Studio Zero, but the upcoming JRPG still borrows plenty fromPersona- including its unique calendar system. With just a few days to go before the monumental Metaphor release, the mastermind director behind Atlus' beloved Persona and Shin Megami series reveals in an interview withQuest Dailyhow the calendar system has evolved - and why fans shouldn’t worry too much about time being restrictive.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to defeat Diablo 4 Realmwalkers and complete Seething Realms
Realmwalkers in Diablo 4 spawn intermittently, and defeating them opens a portal to a Seething Realm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Realmwalkers are a formidable new foe, summoned to Sanctuary by the hatred of Mephisto, and it’s impossible to miss these lumbering colossi as they stomp through regions to cause terror. They’re an important addition toDiablo 4, as when defeated they spawn portals to the Seething Realm, where you can battle through special dungeons to earn powerful Seething Opal Elixirs.
Oct. 7, 2024
After 5 years, cult classic horror RPG series Pathologic is back with a "rebirth" sequel featuring time travel
Pathologic 3 looks every bit as bleak and unforgiving as you’d expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Ice-Pick Lodge has announcedPathologic 3, the first new entry in the cult classic horror RPG series in five years. Ice-pick is calling Pathologic 3 a “rebirth of an award-winning story”, which sure makes it sound like a remake/reboot-type situation, which is a little odd because Pathologic 2 was essentially an extensive, ground-up remake of the first game.
Oct. 7, 2024
Alien: Isolation devs heard fans' "distress calls loud and clear," confirms a sequel to the survival horror game is in "early development" after 10 years
More details will be shared “when we’re ready” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, exactly 10 years after the release of the original,creative director Al Hope respondsto fans' “distress calls,” giving us that all-important announcement that work on a follow-up is underway. “On the 10th anniversary, it seems only fitting to let you know that we have heard your distress calls loud and clear,” Hope begins.
Oct. 7, 2024
All Silent Hill 2 remake elevator quiz answers for the Trick or Treat box
All the elevator answers to open the the Trick and Treat box in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 elevator quiz gives you questions that will open the Trick and Treat box, a decorative box in the pharmacy, if you get them right. The answers are based on information you can find in the game as you explore and are tied to elements of town lore.
Oct. 7, 2024
Amid whispers of Ubisoft potentially being bought out, the Assassin's Creed developer says it reviews "strategic options" regularly
Ubisoft isn’t confirming anything either way right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas acknowledged reports of the company potentially being bought out and going private, but hasn’t confirmed either way whether it’s actually going to happen. Last week, it wasreported by Bloombergthat the Guillemot brothers (Ubisoft’s founders) and Chinese technology company Tencent are considering options to stabilize and boost the value of Ubisoft, and one of those options wouldreportedly see a team-up to take the company private.
Oct. 7, 2024
As Tekken 8's microtransactions face renewed criticism after $5 stage DLC, one dev explains just how expensive it is to make a fighting game in 2024
“Tekken 8 on paper is an astonishingly risky bet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few weeks after Tekken 8’s launch, it got a microtransaction-filled cash shop for cosmetic items. Cynically-minded players were quick to note that this happenedafterthe game’s glowing critical and user reviews had poured in, and this all set a particularly negative tone around the game’s monetization.
Oct. 7, 2024
Comics legend Alan Moore's new novel has only just been published – but we already know the title of its sequel
The second Long London novel is inspired by a classic ’60s album When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Moore has a new novel out! The Great When is the first installment of the writer’s planned five volume fantasy saga,The Long London, and it’s terrific: a blackly comic jaunt through post-WW2 London and a mysterious parallel reality that’s as bafflingly strange as it is hilarious.
Oct. 7, 2024
Despite developing a "persistent universe" in Fortnite, Disney seemingly isn't comfortable with all its characters using guns in a battle royale full of guns
“Not every outfit will be able to do everything” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneymay be developing an increasingly close relationship withFortnite, but that seemingly doesn’t mean we can expect every fan-favorite character to join the battle royale with a gun in tow. Disney-owned characters had already been part of Fortnite for some time, but in February, it was announced that Disney had bought a $1.
Oct. 7, 2024
Destiny 2 player locks himself in one of the MMO's hardest raids for over 400 hours until he finally solos it without dying: "I need to call my mom right now"
TheSnazzzyRock has done it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day that I feel compelled to ask a hardcore Destiny 2 raider about their mom, but I simply had to after venerable challenge runnerTheSnazzzyRockrecently made history with the first solo flawless clear of the Deep Stone Crypt raid and, while understandably attacking his mic in celebration afterward, immediately declared that, “I need to call my mom right now.
Oct. 7, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero review: "The pinnacle of fanservice"
Intentionally prioritizing flashy fanservice over competitive play, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero provides the most complete series toybox yet. But, with simple enemy AI and repetitive fighting mechanics, it lacks the depth of its more serious competition to the point of becoming rote. A ridiculous amount of characters Looks and feels like you’re in the anime Robust customization and custom battle options Poor AI rewards cheap, repetitive tactics Not a whole lot to do if creating dream matches doesn’t hold your attention
Oct. 7, 2024
Elden Ring fan spends 500 hours making a low-poly version of FromSoftware's biggest map ever because "I thought it would be cool" – and it definitely is
Honzaap packs The Lands Between into a low-poly wonder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarespent years making its biggest game world ever in Elden Ring’s Lands Between, and now one fan of this massive open-world RPG spent roughly 500 hours making a tinier, still-massive, low-poly version of it. And man, it is cool. Reddit user and Github creator Honzaap shared their creation with the Elden Ring subreddit over the weekend, and it quickly caught fire among the community.
Oct. 7, 2024
Epic is already planning Unreal Engine 6, combining "high-end" dev tools with Fortnite's simpler creative mode editor and enabling "persistent universe" games
But it’s “going to take several years” to get there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Epic Gamesis already working towards Unreal Engine 6 – the next big iteration of its game creation toolkit – which is expected to be “several years” away. In aninterview with The Verge, Epic’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, refers to the power of the company’s “high-end” engine, but also the “ease of use” of Unreal Editor forFortnite(simplified tools players can use to make creative mode maps in the hit battle royale).
Oct. 7, 2024
Ewan McGregor reveals his dream idea for Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2, and it involves the Clone Wars
He’s campaigning for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ewan McGregor is still holding out hope for a second season of Obi-Wan Kenobi, and has even shared some new ideas he hopes to work on. The actor shared the insight at Los Angeles Comic-Con, speaking about what he’d love to see his Jedi do next. “Obi-Wan season 2,” he replied, before adding: “There’s a couple of things.
Oct. 7, 2024
Fallout vet says his heavy metal open-world RPG is "5x the size of Skyrim," riffs on Todd Howard: "See that mountain there? You can go there"
“I tried something smaller and it felt awful” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former and longtime Bethesda developer Nate Purkeypile says his new “heavy metal open world horror game” is five times as big as Skyrim, and in doing so riffs on an iconic Todd Howard moment. Explaining the need for such a large game world, Purkeypile said The Axis Unseen “is a hunting game with huge creatures, so it needs a lot of space.
Oct. 7, 2024
First trailer for live-action Amazon adaptation of this hit anime is here – and it matches the original's wild energy
Oshi no Ko is coming to Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Idol murder mystery anime Oshi no Ko hits the high notes in the first trailer for its live-action Amazon adaptation. The eight-episode series, which hits Prime Video on November 28, adapts theuniquepremise of Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyori’s manga: after an obsessed fan of idol star Ai Hoshino kills the doctor delivering her twin children, he – and another patient – are reborn as Ai’s children Aqua and Ruby.
Oct. 7, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 gets a promising update from star who says the sequel will be "bigger" and "scarier" than the first
“It’s much bigger, the stakes are higher” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 will start filming at the end of October, but before cameras have even started rolling, star Josh Hutcherson has already promised that the sequel will be bigger and even scarier than the first installment. “It’s much bigger, the stakes are higher,” said Hutcherson in an interview withEsquire.
Oct. 7, 2024
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield had an awkward moment when they didn't hear 'cut' during a sex scene for R-rated romance We Live In Time
The romantic drama hits US theaters on October 11 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrew Garfield says he and co-star Florence Pugh had a bit of an awkward moment while filming their romantic drama We Live in Time. “We were doing the first take of this very intimate, passionate scene,” Garfield told92NYduring a Q&A. “It’s a closed set, which means it’s only me and Florence and the camera operator, who’s a lovely man called Stuart.
Oct. 7, 2024
For fantasy JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, Persona director gave himself a crash course featuring classics like The Lord of the Rings, but "if we tried to copy that it would just be a copy"
Director Katsura Hashino wasn’t as familiar making fantasy worlds, so he studied the best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s fantasy world was created after director Katsura Hashino immersed himself in fantasy classics before designing it, although ultimately it sounds like this crash course had little impact on the final product. In case you’ve missed the rave reviews, Atlus’s new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the year’s highest rated games on Metacritic currently, matching PlayStation’s hit platformerAstro Botfor the top spot.
Oct. 7, 2024
Halo Studios head says "the consumption habits of gamers have changed - the expectations of how fast their content is available"
Future Halo games and post-launch updates will supposedly come out at a much faster rate from now on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 343 Industries is now Halo Studios, and it’s welcoming a tidal wave of changes to keep up with how “the consumption habits of gamers have changed.” 343 Industries, and before thatBungie, were always split between actively making new Halo games while also dedicating resources to update its proprietary tech.
Oct. 7, 2024
Here are five Steam Deck accessories I'd prioritize this Prime Day
Give Valve’s handheld the Big Deal Days treatment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a massive Steam Deck fan, accessories for the handheld are high up on my Prime Day priority list. While I’m sure some of you out there will have perhaps picked up a case and microSD card and called it a day, there are so many wicked add-ons that I couldn’t use the portable PC without.
Oct. 7, 2024
Persona director and JRPG veteran says the amazing menus in Metaphor: ReFantazio were "really annoying" to make, just as Persona 5's were "impossible to read at first"
Never underestimate the power of a good menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s UI designhas looked absolutely stunning from the jump, and that menu design has been impressive even by the lofty standards of the veteran Persona developers' own work. As it turns out, getting this stuff right is “really annoying.” “In general, the way most game developers make UI is very simple,” director Katsura Hashino tellsThe Verge.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to get the Silent Hill 2 Remake cylinder lock code in the hospital
This cylinder lock combination releases one of the chained box locks in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cylinder code lock in Silent Hill 2 Remake seals the chained box in Brookhaven Hospital and involves pills, a clock and a flickering light to get the combination. It’s one of the more obscure puzzles in the game with the lock code numbers coming pulling from a range of different sources all tied together by a cryptic calendar page clue.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to get the Silent Hill 2 Remake hospital box keypad code
The hospital box keypad code needs a generator to solve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake chained box keypad code opens one mysterious lock on the Brookhaven Hospital puzzle and is part of a three step puzzle to find out what’s inside theSilent Hill 2 Remake Chained box. While the other locks require a little more work to find a solution, this one is a simpler task, just needing you to reach a generator and turn it on to reveal the code.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to get the Silent Hill 2 Remake Rifle
The hunting rifle in Silent Hill 2 needs a key, but it’ll take a while to reach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 rifle is something you find in the Prison Armory early on, but you’ll need to explore and find a special rifle key to actually access it properly. This means progressing through the Prison sequence until you find a way to crack open the door door of the headless serpent further in.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Electric Chair generator puzzle
The electric chair in Silent Hill 2 can be accessed by turning on the generator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake electric chair generator puzzle is a macabre conundrum where James has to get access to the Death Chamber from the Witness Room - and the only way to do that is to turn on the electric chair itself.
Oct. 7, 2024
How to start the Vessel of Hatred expansion in Diablo 4
To start the Vessel of Hatred campaign in Diablo 4 you need to complete the opening questline leading to Nahantu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to start the Vessel of Hatred expansion in Diablo 4 means you can get straight into the new content, and there’s plenty to discover as you explore the fresh location of Nahantu while getting to grips with the brand new character class.
Oct. 7, 2024
I just scrolled through Best Buy's entire Prime Day sale - these are the seven gaming deals I'd buy
Best Buy is coming out swinging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s own Prime Day sale kicks off at midnight, but that’s not stopping Best Buy from offering up some of the year’s biggest discounts. From keyboards to mice, PS5 games to handheld PCs, there’s something for everyone in Best Buy’s competing sale. While you’ll have to be a Plus member to secure access to absolutely all of this week’s discounts, there’s still plenty on the shelves for us everyday folk as well.
Oct. 7, 2024
I'm replaying the horror game that got me through the pandemic, and it's somehow got me nostalgic for one of the worst times of my life
Now Playing | Phasmophobia once was part of my daily game rotation, and four years later, I want to say thank you to it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror has a funny kind of magic to it, enkindling a sense of community like no other genre. It always has for me, at least, but I never felt its galvanizing power like I did during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct. 7, 2024
In the wake of another DC box office disaster, Deadpool creator says he "could not be more psyched" about James Gunn’s Superman
The movie hits theaters next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool creator and Image Comics founder Rob Liefeld says he’s pretty stoked forJames Gunn’s upcoming Superman movie – and it’s nice to see someone keeping the faith after DC’s latest blunder. “I am hearing really great, GREAT things about James Gunn’s SUPERMAN,“Liefeld wrote on Twitter. “I could not be more psyched.
Oct. 7, 2024
Joker Folie a Deux breaks an unwanted record during its disappointing opening weekend
Things are not looking up for the Joker sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker Folie a Deuxhas added to its already rather disappointing opening as it has broken yet another record of lows, this time relating to its Cinema Score. The movie has also fallen behind Madame Web andMorbius, often regarded as some of the worst superhero flicks released in past years, which both have C+ Cinema Scores.
Oct. 7, 2024
Joker: Folie a Deux director breaks down its controversial ending, and it might make you appreciate the twist a little more
Todd Phillips picks apart that courtroom scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie a Deux may have left you a little clown in the dumps, but put on a happy face – director Todd Phillips has broken down the controversial (and much-talked-about) finale, and it might make you appreciate the sequel’s subversive twists a little more. Spoilers for theJoker 2 endingfollow.
Oct. 7, 2024
Joseph Quinn got advice from Fantastic Four co-star Pedro Pascal on joining Marvel – without realizing they were about to appear in the MCU together
Exclusive: Gladiator 2’s Joseph Quinn talks to Total Film about speaking to co-star Pedro Pascal about Fantastic Four When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joseph Quinn is about to flame on as Johnny Storm in Marvel’s upcomingFantastic Fourbut before he stepped into the lightly toasted shoes of The Human Torch, he consulted Gladiator 2 co-star Pedro Pascal – without realizing they were about to join the MCU together.
Oct. 7, 2024
JSA's Jeff Lemire says a Justice Society/Justice League crossover is "inevitable" - "If we didn't try to do something really cool, it would be neglecting the readers"
Interview | Writer Jeff Lemire discusses his upcoming JSA #1, and the “inevitable” crossover with Mark Waid’s Justice League Unlimited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Justice Society of America is the original superhero team, dating all the way back to theGolden Age of the ’40s. Over the decades, they’ve come and gone from core DC Universe continuity, but with DC All-In, the team is back in the DCU and back in their own relaunched title that pits an expanded JSA against a new Injustice Society comprised of many of the team’s worst enemies - including some surprise reveals yet to be seen by readers.
Oct. 7, 2024
Metaphor ReFantazio review: "An evolution of Atlus' best RPGs"
Metaphor: ReFantazio is a triumphant evolution of Atlus' best, and offers a gripping new story supplemented by a loveable cast, dungeons begging to be explored, and a gorgeous art direction that makes you feel like you’re wandering the pages of a fairytale book, although it takes a while to reach its greatest heights. Stunning art direction Fantastic balance of exploration and social elements Gripping story Slow paced opening ‘Safe’ returning Persona and SMT features
Oct. 7, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio Metacritic score confirms a new certified JRPG banger, as the Persona devs' latest effort ties with Astro Bot as one of the best games of the year
It looks like we have yet another Game of the Year contender on our hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The verdict is in, andMetaphor: ReFantaziois, to the delight of Persona and Shin Megami Tensei fans everywhere, a certified banger. Critic reviews for the new JRPG by Studio Zero (directed by Persona 3, 4, and 5 mastermind Katsura Hashino) went live today, and they’re overwhelmingly positive.
Oct. 7, 2024
Netflix's latest anime has been scoring rave reviews, including a lengthy seal of approval from Hideo Kojima
The new anime is airing weekly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas got a new viewing recommendation for you: Dan Da Dan. The new Netflix sci-fi anime has only aired one episode so far, but it’s been getting a lot of praise for how it adapts Yukinobu Tatsu’s beloved manga. The premise follows two high schoolers debating who would win between ghosts and aliens.
Oct. 7, 2024
Newly-rebranded Halo Studios kicks off the iconic FPS series' next era with multiple games in development: "Chapter 1 - Bungie. Chapter 2 - 343 Industries"
A switch to Unreal Engine 5 should speed up development on the next Halo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 343 Industrieshas rebranded simply as Halo Studios to kickstart a “new chapter” in the iconic series' long history, which includes multiple games in development. “If you really break Halo down, there have been two very distinct chapters,” studio head Pierre Hintze, who took over afterHalo Infinite’s wonky launch, explains in anXbox Wire blog.
Oct. 7, 2024
NHL 25 best teams list and all team ratings
Dallas Stars shine brightest on top of the NHL 25 best teams list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The top five NHL 25 best teams Dallas spearhead the NHL 25 best teams list with an OVR of 274, and some blistering individual talent – such as Miro Heiskanen (LD, 92) and Jason Robertson (LW, 91). Vancouver run them a close second with the help of Quinn Hughes (LD, 94) and JT Miller (C, 92).
Oct. 7, 2024
OG Silent Hill 2 director is "very happy" about the remake: "Whether it's good or bad doesn't affect the original"
Faults or not, Masashi Tsuboyama is chuffed that a new generation gets to experience his horror classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2’s director is “very happy” that the new remake is bringing his horror classic to an entirely different generation. “I think the value of the remake is that a new generation can play it” Tsuboyama tweeted earlier this week right as glowingSilent Hill 2 Remake reviewsbegan to flood the internet.
Oct. 7, 2024
One of the year's biggest thriller anime shows gets a third season – and two big cast arrivals
Oshi no Ko season 3 has been announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As season 2 comes to an end, a third season of Oshi no Ko has been announced. The popular anime, which is based on the manga of the same name by Aka Akasaka, follows a doctor named Aqua and his recently deceased patient Ruby who are reborn as twins to a famous Japanese pop idol named Ai Hoshino and must navigate the highs and lows of the country’s entertainment industry as they grow up together.
Oct. 7, 2024
What to do with the Copper and Lead Silent Hill 2 Remake Rings?
The Copper Ring and Lead Ring in the Silent Hill 2 Hospital are used on 2F When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Copper and Lead rings in the Hospital aren’t too difficult to find, but working out where to use them is harder, as James' claim that he knows exactly where they go is a tricky thing to swallow considering the dream-like, quasi-symbolic logic that so many of theSilent Hill 2 Remakepuzzles operate under.
Oct. 7, 2024
Prepare to be entertained by these exclusive images from Gladiator 2
Get a new look at the year’s biggest blockbuster… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 24 years since Ridley Scott’s Gladiator entertained us, but the wait is finally over. That’s right, the visionary director is at last taking us back to Rome, and the Colosseum, for more fight-to-the death duels. You thought tigers were ferocious? Try baboons, rhinos and sharks.
Oct. 7, 2024
Prime Day has only just started, but Lego Hogwarts just hit a record low price
Magicking up a record low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve always wanted to explore the UK’s premier school for Witchcraft and Wizardry, but seeing as it’s unfortunately fictional, I suppose this Lego Hogwarts set is the closest I’ll get (short of camping out at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour, anyway.) With that in mind, it’s a stroke of luck that the kit is currently cheaper than ever… and Prime Day has only just begun.
Oct. 7, 2024
Advances in CGI means Gladiator 2 can achieve what was too risky in the 2000 original, which is why we're getting 12 baboons, a "real rhino", and a "massive water battle with sharks"
Exclusive: Ridley Scott and producer Douglas Wick talk to Total Film about Gladiator 2’s animal instincts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do you get when you cross a rhino, a shark, and a dozen baboons? Remarkably, it’s not the start of a cheesy stand-up set. It’s actually just some of the zoo’s worth of animals that have been crammed into Gladiator 2.
Oct. 7, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake release time - here's exactly when you get to play the remake of one of the greatest horror games of all time
Bloober Team’s remake is getting largely great reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re waiting on theSilent Hill 2 Remakerelease time to know precisely when you can dive into Bloober Team’s remake of one of the greatest horror games ever made, well, I’m right there with you, and I have that information to share with you. Konami has revealedrelease times for Silent Hill 2 Remake across regions and platforms, which means it’s time to set a reminder for October 8.
Oct. 7, 2024
Silent Hill 2's remake has an achievement for the faint of heart who don't want to enter the creepy town at all, even though there's no secret Far Cry 4-style ending
You can’t just run away from Silent Hill, but trying will reward you nonetheless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2’s remake is out now for those who paid for early access, and players slightly more nervous about the whole going into a foggy, creepy town thing might accidentally stumble across a fun bonus achievement right at the start of the horror game.
Oct. 7, 2024
Silent Hill veteran shares then deletes frustrations with fans taking their remake woes out on him: "I really wish they were not children but adults"
“If you’re an adult, you should stop saying disrespectful things to the actors” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran Silent Hill developer Masahiro Ito shared a few sharply worded tweets directed toward “disrespectful” fans blaming him for their dissatisfaction with the forthcoming Silent Hill 2 remake. One tweet that suggested some fans have acted like “children” has since been deleted.
Oct. 7, 2024
Small Things Like These review: "Cillian Murphy proves less is more in this expertly crafted drama"
Cillian Murphy again shows that less really is more in this expertly crafted minimalist drama. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Living in New Ross, County Wexford, with wife Eileen (Eileen Walsh), ‘soft-hearted’ father-of-five Bill (Cillian Murphy) is an introspective coal merchant whose past traumas erupt to the surface when, during the Christmas period, he delivers his wares to a local convent.
Oct. 7, 2024
StarCraft is coming to Game Pass and there are rumors of a shooter spin-off, but a true StarCraft 3 RTS will stay a pipe dream if the series can't adapt
Opinion | The strategy genre has changed, and StarCraft risks falling behind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have fond (if painful memories) of trying to master all three of StarCraft 2’s factions at once, throwing myself into the zerg’s trial-by-fire horde playstyle and, once that felt too hard, dropping it to learn Protos' quality over quantity tactics. I never quite clicked with either – it was the safe, reliable Terrans I did best with – but it was the first and only time I’ve been so driven to compete in a strategy game.
Oct. 7, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space doesn't always play to Bethesda's strengths, but two small side quests did
Opinion | Starfield Shattered Space may bring us to the home of the RPG’s most elusive faction, but my highlight ended up being two small side quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to Bethesda’s RPGs, it’s often the smaller side quests that tend to stick with me the most. Perhaps it’s because of the way you can organically come across them; making it feel like a discovery you chanced upon rather than a quest leading you down a set path.
Oct. 7, 2024
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story review – "A moving portrait of a true-life hero"
A moving portrait of a true-life hero, serving as a salutary reminder of Reeve’s courage and conviction. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “We need all the heroes we can get,” says Christopher Reeve near the start of Ian Bonhôte and Peter Ettedgui’s documentary, a film about a man who truly redefined heroism.
Oct. 7, 2024
Terrifier 3 review: "Fans will rejoice at its gleeful nastiness"
Bigger budget, same grindhouse vibe, with a shower scene kill that sets a new watermark for gore Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Terrifier 2 grossed more than $15m on a $250,000 budget, and the franchise’s serial-killer antagonist, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton), is now joining horror icons Leatherface and Pinhead in Call of Duty.
Oct. 7, 2024
The 10 best movies on Max to watch right now
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This ranking of the best movies on Max includes some of the best films of all time, from Hollywood classics like Singin' in the Rain to Studio Ghibli’s Oscar-winning gem Spirited Away. If you haven’t watched them all by now, what are you waiting for? Gather your family over the Christmas break this December, and press play on these outstanding movies.
Oct. 7, 2024
The 10 best shows on Max to watch right now
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are the best shows on Max to watch right now? It’s a tricky question, since the streaming service (formerlyHBO Max) includes some of thebest shows of all time, as well as the bestnew TV showsthat have recently grabbed our attention. Not all of them can fit into this list if we want to avoid endless scrolling, which we do, so we’ve selected 10 unmissable series that should rise to the top of your watchlist right now.
Oct. 7, 2024
The best Prime Day deals for gamers live: PS5, Switch, Xbox, and PC savings as they happen
Live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re now in the second half of this year’s October Prime Day deals, and those on the hunt for a console, PC, or accessories are being well served by this particular sale. I’ve noticed a distinct lack of physical games on those discount shelves over the last 24 hours, but there are some gems up there if you know where to look.
Oct. 7, 2024
The Life and Deaths of Christopher Lee review: "A revealing exploration of a big screen icon"
A revealing and cheering exploration of the life and accomplishments of one of cinema’s most fascinating figures. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Former Nazi hunter, Charlemagne descendant, definitive Dracula, and all-around screen legend Christopher Lee is lovingly profiled in this biographical doc. Employing an innovative blend of traditional and experimental animation styles alongside the expected talking heads and archive interviews, director Jon Spira (Star Wars doc Elstree 1976) recounts Lee’s journey in what he imagines to be the late actor’s own words.
Oct. 7, 2024
The Penguin episode 3 recap and Easter eggs: Betrayal, betrayal, and more betrayal
Victor faces a tough decision, Sofia Falcone makes a move, and Oz approaches a triad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin episode 3 raises the stakes of The Batman spin-off show, as tensions continue to rise in Gotham. Sofia Falcone makes her move with a new drug operation, Oz continues to sweet talk his way through any issues, and young Victor faces a difficult decision.
Oct. 7, 2024
The Penguin FX artist says Colin Farrell's look was inspired by iconic '80s comedy Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Mike Marino says Matt Reeves was interested in Bob Hoskins' Detective Eddie Valiant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PenguinandThe BatmanFX artist Mike Marino says Colin Farrell’s look as the famous Batman villain was inspired by Bob Hoskins in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. “There was another fantasy character, which was Bob Hoskins in Roger Rabbit. There is some kind of quality there that Matt [Reeves] had interest in that I thought was cool,“Marino told DiscussingFilm.
Oct. 7, 2024
The Room Next Door review: "Tilda Swinton and Julianne Moore excel in this haunting drama"
The deserving winner of Venice’s Golden Lion Award, Almodóvar’s discourse on death is teeming with life. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Pedro Almodóvar fans may be wrongfooted by the writer/director’s first full-length English-language feature, an atypically austere entry in his canon that’s nevertheless as vivid and haunting as much of his other work.
Oct. 7, 2024
The Silent Hill 2 Remake chained box and how to open it
The chained box in Silent Hill 2 has three locks with different codes and solutions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Chained Box has several codes and combinations that players need to find, as well as a straightforward key for one of its three locks. These are all different puzzles that are solved in different sections of the hospital, and some of them can be real brain teasers.
Oct. 7, 2024
This board game deal is already testing my willpower, and Prime Day has only just started
Spirit Island is a single dollar off its lowest price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In terms of highly-regarded team board games, Spirit Island takes the cake. Its usual price might also take your breath away, but not this week. It’s currently enjoying a deity-sized discount to tie in with this week’s Prime Day sale. (Or the painfully clunky “Prime Big Deal Days,” I should say.
Oct. 7, 2024
This PS5 Slim discount has made me want a PS5 Pro even less
Woops, the PS5 just got an early price cut for Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you ever rock up to school ready for a fancy dress day, only to realize that you’d gotten your dates muddled up? Who knows if that’s what’s happened to Sony today, or if the company actually wanted to get ahead of the competition.
Oct. 7, 2024
Timestalker review: "A deliciously offbeat paranormal comedy from Alice Lowe"
A deliciously offbeat paranormal comedy that invites repeat viewings. The more you come back to it, the more details you’ll spot. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The kicker is that he’s shallow and uninterested in her, but she won’t take no for an answer, whether they’re in Victorian England or ’80s New York.
Oct. 7, 2024
Two new playable Genshin Impact characters announced for update 5.2: Chasca and Ororon
Genshin Impact 5.2 adds the first Anemo and Electro users of Natlan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact version 5.2 will introduce two new playable characters, as developer HoYoverse announced today. Chasca and Ororon will make their debut, adding Anemo and Electro to the Natlan roster respectively. Chasca has appeared in Natlan quests already, so we know her to be an Anemo bow user.
Oct. 7, 2024
What is the Silent Hill 2 Remake Bug Room code?
The bug-filled room after the historical society has no fixed code for the keypad - it’s random When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake bug room code is something you’re likely trying to work out in a panic as insects besiege you from every angle. The keypad combination is actually random across each playthrough of theSilent Hill 2 Remake- there’s no specific answer across the board, but you can narrow it down to a specific set of numbers and then run through all the various possible combinations until you find out the code for the bug room.
Oct. 7, 2024
Ridley Scott had the perfect no-nonsense advice for Paul Mescal on the set of Gladiator 2
Exclusive: Paul Mescal remembers what Ridley Scott told him on the Gladiator 2 set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the huge success of Gladiator, returning for the long-awaited sequel was always going to feature a hefty amount of pressure, especially for newcomer Paul Mescal. In the upcoming movie, he plays Lucius, the son of Russell Crowe’s Maximus – and as such steps into some pretty huge shoes.
Oct. 7, 2024
What to do with the Silent Hill 2 Remake surgical chair and hospital dummy
The dummy in the hospital chair needs lobotomising to get a key for the chained box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake surgical chair and dummy puzzle, is a fetch quest that gives you the Lapis Eye Key for the Hospital chained box with three locks. There’s nothing to work out here beyond following the chain, using the Instrument of Force and Key of Bliss (hammer and lobotomy spike), to get what you need, and then backtracking to where you started.
Oct. 6, 2024
Walmart is already leading the charge on Nintendo Switch deals ahead of Prime Day
Big savings on consoles and games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re just days away from Amazon’s second Prime Day sale of the year, but Walmart is getting in with some early Nintendo Switch deals that are well worth jumping on ahead of time. I’m always checking Walmart’s game deals during these major sales events - the retailer always seems to be beating both Amazon and Best Buy in price, even on new releases.
Oct. 6, 2024
35 years after the iconic puzzler's release, someone has finally beat NES Tetris' 255 levels and achieved 'Rebirth'
Someone has beat Tetris for the first time, a year after someone else also beat Tetris for the first time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NES Tetris' original creators deemed it impossible to beat the iconic blocky puzzler when it launched 35 years ago, but that’s exactly what happened this weekend. That’s how 14-year-old pro Willis Gibson, aka Blue Scuti, becamethe first person to naturally trigger the classic game’s kill screen- the point at which the blocks fall so fast and the code becomes so unstable that the entire game crashes - at level 157.
Oct. 6, 2024
Agatha All Along sneaks a lesbian love story into a spooky superhero show – and breaks ground for the MCU
The Marvel series has taken a leaf out of The Haunting of Bly Manor creator Mike Flanagan’s book… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s official, Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness andAubrey Plaza’s mysterious Rio Vidalwere canonically lovers prior to the events of Agatha All Along. While the premiere teased their romantic connection (“It’s black, and it beats for you”), the fourth episode outright confirmed it, with upper thigh strokes, Rio telling the coven that she once betrayed a woman she loved, and the pair sharing an almost-kiss in private – and it’s not something I ever expected to see in the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
Oct. 6, 2024
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred release time – the countdown to the new DLC is on
Here’s when Diablo 4’s DLC goes live in your region When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that there are less than 24 hours to go to the Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred release, the countdown to the DLC is well and truly on. WhileDiablo 4has received a steady stream of seasonal content since its launch, they’re all stand-alone, so you don’t have to worry about being behind when coming into theDiablo 4 DLC.
Oct. 6, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero release time for early access – the countdown to the new fighting game is on
Here’s when Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero goes live in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Dragon Ball Sparking Zero release time for early access buyers under 24 hours away, the countdown to the new beat ‘em up is well and truly on. The new fighting game will be released on October 11, but the good news is that you can play it three days earlier.
Oct. 6, 2024
14 years later, Hideo Kojima reveals why Peace Walker wasn't called Metal Gear Solid 5: "It faced strong opposition from overseas marketing"
“I proposed Peace Walker as a way to evolve MGS horizontally” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker launched on PSP 14 years ago, and for much of that time we’ve wondered why it wasn’t made a proper numbered entry in the series. Now, directorHideo Kojimahas revealed it’s because of “overseas marketing.” “After creating MGS4, I strongly felt the need for a proprietary engine,” Kojima says in a newtweet.
Oct. 6, 2024
I wish I didn't buy Top Spin 2K25 at full price, but I'd recommend this early Prime Day deal
Prime Day gaming deals are starting to appear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like many tennis fans, I waited what felt like an eternity for a new Top Spin game, and at many points, I was sure we’d never get one. You can imagine my surprise when Top Spin 2K25 suddenly launched earlier in the year. While it isn’t everything I was hoping for as a sequel to maybe the best tennis game ever made, its current price ahead of Prime Day is more than worth it.
Oct. 6, 2024
Newegg is challenging Prime Day with an Asus ROG Ally deal, but I wouldn't recommend it to everyone
A heavyweight handheld discount for light PC players. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hunting forAsusROG Ally deals during Prime Day has become a personal tradition, but Newegg is the one luring me with discounts this time. The current offer applies to the Z1 model, so I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it to players looking for cutting-edge portable PC performance. But, if you’re in the market for a Windows handheld that can keep up with Steam Deck, you’ll want to check out this price cut.
Oct. 6, 2024
For its 20th anniversary, Halo 2's infamous E3 2003 demo that never made it into the final game is coming to Halo: MCC
343i and The Digsite team are excavating Earth City on November 9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was never any reason to think the scrapped ‘Earth City’ mission would rear its head again - that is, until343 Industriesand Digsite, a team focused on restoring content from the fabled FPS series, announced thatthe demo’s contents would be making a free comeback in Halo: The Master Chief Collectionvia Steam workshop.
Oct. 6, 2024
Persona studio realized it "didn't need to be so strict" about medieval conventions when making its new fantasy JRPG
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s world is more in service of its story rather than historical conventions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziomarks a big departure for its veteran developers. Rather than layering supernatural elements underneath a modern setting we’re all familiar with - as is the case in Persona and Shin Megami Tensei - developer Atlus is creating an entirely new high fantasy world, but the team quickly realized it didn’t need to be so strict about sticking to medieval traditions.
Oct. 6, 2024
The Forged Helldivers 2 mode in Halo Infinite is exactly what both games need, and it's coming to the FPS this month
Helljumpers puts Helldiver’s structure into Halo’s sandbox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo Infinite is getting a fanmade mode that has much in common withHelldivers 2- it’s also called Helljumpers, if you had any reservations about where the inspiration came from - and it has me itching for the dream ODST spin-off that was never greenlit. For context, a former Halo developer revealed that series developer343 Industriesapparently shot down several spin-off pitches, includingone ODST game that very much resembled this year’s biggest shooter Helldivers 2.
Oct. 6, 2024
One major Rings of Power actor got a perfect, morbid farewell gift after their character's death
Exclusive: Celebrimbor actor Charles Edwards reveals the special gift from his time on the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If an actor departs from a show, you might expect them to be given some flowers, showered with gratitude and, perhaps, gifted a prop from set. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, it seems, does things differently as one of the second season’s major departures has revealed the surprisingly morbid (yet perfect) token they received after leaving the show.
Oct. 5, 2024
"Bethesda Game Studio's Big 3" RPGs are now Fallout, Elder Scrolls, and Starfield, studio veteran says: "Starfield is simply developing its own unique fanbase"
“Starfield has its own unique personality and now sits right next to Fallout and Elder Scrolls” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABethesda Game Studiosveteran reckons the company’s “Big Three” tentpole games now includesStarfield, which is “simply developing its own unique fanbase.” Speaking to GamesRadar+ahead ofStarfield’s Shattered Space expansion, design director Emil Pagliarulo said the studio’s sci-fi mammoth “has its own unique personality and now sits right next to Fallout and Elder Scrolls.
Oct. 5, 2024
After voicing Sora in 12 RPGs, Kingdom Hearts actor says maybe "the best thing to do" is let the long-running series end: "Even if you have something that you love"
Haley Joel Osment thinks it’s nice to not let a series “drag out beyond where the creator wants it to go.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Haley Joel Osment, who you might have seen on screen in The Sixth Sense and Spielberg’s Artificial Intelligence, is better know in these parts as the voice behind Kingdom Hearts' endlessly optimistic protag Sora.
Oct. 5, 2024
Balatro creator reacts to award nomination by telling you to vote for another indie: "A truly deserving gem"
Localthunk is a big fan of the acclaimed indie RPG Arco When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of the hit poker-inspired roguelike deck builder Balatro, who goes only by the online name of localthunk, is celebrating his game being nominated for three different Golden Joystick Awards by… asking you to play and vote for another game. Arco is competing against Balatro in the Best Indie Game category.
Oct. 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players are restoring cut content from the RPG's Early Access period, and this expanded Nautiloid is just the beginning
You can now explore the upper deck again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is obviously a much bigger RPG now than it was during its Early Access period, but that doesn’t mean that it includeseverythingthat was available in that earlier state. Thankfully, though, for those looking to experience literally every ounce of content they can, modders have your back.
Oct. 5, 2024
Warhammer 40K space hobbits are armed and dangerous with sausages: Every Warhammer Day reveal
Kill Team, Underworlds, and more got reinforcements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another year, another Warhammer Day. Where does the time go? To celebrate, Games Workshop ran a stream teasing some new units, refreshed game systems, more battleforces, and possibly the weirdest Kill Team I’ve ever seen. I’ve known about it for an hour and am already obsessed.
Oct. 5, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom players discover the game's most "busted" (and twisted) strategy is to literally drown foes
Flashbacks to Korok torture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomlooks like a cute and cuddly game, but you’re going to have to go down a dark path if you’d like to play it in the most optimal way possible. Zelda’s first solo adventure says goodbye to Link’s iconic gear, swapping his sword, shield, boomerang, and bombs for the titular princess' magic.
Oct. 5, 2024
The only perfect video game is finally a JRPG thanks to a new indie channeling a 31-year-old cult classic SNES Tetris game that never left Japan
Tetris Battle Gaiden lives in Flowstone Saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tetris is, arguably, the perfect video game, and it’s a shame we don’t see its mechanics riffed on more often. A new indie called Flowstone Saga is trying to give its own spin on classic block-dropping by integrating it into a JRPG battle system, and the results seem very impressive.
Oct. 5, 2024
Persona director explains why Metaphor: ReFantazio's cast awakens their powers in the most brutal way: "The big theme of this game is anxiety"
The JRPG continues Atlus' trend of brutal battle animations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anyone who’s played Persona knows that activating the cast’s powers and awakening their inner selves isn’t always a pretty sight. Persona 5’s cast violently rip masks off their faces, and Persona 3’s party need to literally shoot themselves. Developer Atlus is now continuing the brutal trend in its new fantasy RPGMetaphor: ReFantazio, but there’s a reason behind the madness this time.
Oct. 4, 2024
"There's no such thing, really, as canon in Tolkien": A Lord of the Rings expert explains why *that* major reveal in The Rings of Power doesn't break Middle-earth canon
That huge reveal doesn’t break Middle-earth canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8was packed with major events – including one, huge reveal aboutthe Stranger. Now, the following will containspoilers for the season 2 finale, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! Towards the end of the episode, the Stranger, who had so far been nameless,decides to take on the name Gandalf, after hisStoorfriends take to calling him “grand elf.
Oct. 4, 2024
10 Silent Hill 2 Remake tips and tricks to master the basics
MAster With our help, your time in Silent Hill 2 can be surreally smooth going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Silent Hill 2 Remake tips and tricks have all the advice you’ll need to make a stand for survival in the perilous town and keep James Sunderland alive. The Remake of SH2 is a modern beast, taking much of the trends of current design to create something spiritually loyal to the original while still having its own particular nuances.
Oct. 4, 2024
A Different Man stars Sebastian Stan and Adam Pearson talk their "funny and unpredictable" new comedy-thriller: "Everybody has a very different reaction"
Big Screen Spotlight | GamesRadar+ speaks to the stars of one of this year’s darkest but funniest movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In A Different Man,MCU star Sebastian Stanplays Edward, an aspiring actor with neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition in which tumors grow in the nervous system. Edward is jumpy and nervous, constantly on high alert in public. He lives alone in a leaky, rundown New York apartment with only new neighbor Ingrid (The Worst Person in the World’s Renate Reinsve), a playwright, for company.
Oct. 4, 2024
After 24 years of developing MMOs, inZOI's director "got sick of it" and wanted to try his hand at making a worthy Sims 4 rival
And I’m so glad he did When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Sims-like gem inZOI, with all of its stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals, is surprisingly a product ofPUBGdeveloper Krafton - and according to the director, it was born from a desire to move away from MMOs and onto a project that could rivalThe Sims 4. With all of its flashy visuals and recentcharacter creator demo, it’s no wonder that inZOI has blown sim fans away already - after all, there hasn’t been a decent competitor to EA’s iconic Sims series in a hot minute.
Oct. 4, 2024
After a 118-day grind, a blindfolded sub-20 minute Super Mario 64 speedrun is here and the community's in disbelief: "This seemed completely impossible a few years ago"
“I cannot overstate how mentally taxing this was” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64 speedrunner Bubzia has done what the community once thought impossible, securing a sub-20 minute time in the game’s 16 star category while blindfolded. And all it took to get here was a 118-day grind in one of thebest N64 gamesever made. These days, aspiring Mario 64 runners - the regular, non-blindfolded kind - consider it a major milestone in their personal progress to complete a 16 star run in under 20 minutes.
Oct. 4, 2024
After just 8 days, Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom players have already found a way to play as Link instead of the titular princess
The Legend of Link When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legend of Zeldaspeedrunners have discovered a glitch inEchoes of Wisdomthat allows you to play the game as Link instead of its titular princess - and it’s genius. Speedrunners have been hard at work discovering exploits and glitches since Nintendo’s big Echoes of Wisdom launch just eight days ago. They’ve already managed tobeat the game in under an hour with only four hearts- but that’s not all.
Oct. 4, 2024
Ahsoka season 2 will reportedly go into production next year
Ahsoka is returning for more soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka season 2 could be going into production next year, according to a new report. A second season of the Star Wars show was announced in January, along with the confirmation that the follow-up was already in development. No plot details have been given just yet, but creatorDave Filoni did share some concept artthat seems to suggest theWorld Between Worldscould be a huge factor in the upcoming episodes.
Oct. 4, 2024
All Silent Hill 2 Remake maps for all locations
Where to find every map in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake maps are collectible documents you can find along the way, with a couple of exceptions (such as the Labyrinth, which James will fill in himself on a blank piece of paper as he explores). Having a map on hand is borderline essential to finding your way around some of the locations in the game, such as the abandoned hospital or the shadowy prison, so the fact that you might fail to notice one of them and find yourself completely lost is a threat worth chasing off at the earliest possibility.
Oct. 4, 2024
As Star Wars Outlaws and Assassin's Creed Shadows add to a 54% Ubisoft stock drop, Tencent and the Guillemot brothers reportedly consider a full buyout
After hitting all-time highs just a few years ago, Ubisoft shares recently dropped to a ten-year low When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftstock has dropped 54% this year, in part because of"softer than expected" Star Wars Outlaws salesand asubstantial delay to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. In the wake of those financial troubles, a new report suggests that Tencent and the Guillemot brothers are considering full buyout of the publisher to take the company private.
Oct. 4, 2024
Astro Bot and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead the shortlist for the Golden Joystick Awards 2024, nudging out Helldivers 2 and Balatro for the most nominations
Who wins? You decide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you ever disagreed with Game of the Year lists? Well, now is your chance to help shape them. GamesRadar+ is happy to confirm that voting is live for the 42nd Golden Joystick Awards – where your input will help create conversations around the best video games of the year.
Oct. 4, 2024
Captain America star's new sci-fi thriller movie gets first trailer and it looks like A Quiet Place meets War of the Worlds
Elevation’s new trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming sci-fi thriller slash horror movie Elevation starringCaptain America: Brave New World’s Anthony Mackie has revealed its full official trailer, showing the Marvel star fighting off alien monsters in his own A Quiet Place-like world. The trailer opens with Mackie’s character retreating to the mountains after the world is invaded by strange alien monsters, after finding out that the beasts cannot survive above 8000 feet.
Oct. 4, 2024
Death threats, card bans, and a massive Magic: The Gathering change - the controversy, explained
Here’s everything you need to know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death threats over card bans have led to publisher Hasbro taking over the management of Magic: The Gathering’s popular Commander format. Grassroots origin In keeping with the spirit of Commander’s fan-based origins, the format’s rules and ban list were managed by the Rules Committee, a group consisting of five members with deep Magic bonafides.
Oct. 4, 2024
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred review: "It's a reason to return to Sanctuary"
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred demonstrates that Blizzard Entertainment is following the right path with its ever-evolving action-RPG. The addition of a new region and class breathe new life into Sanctuary, and smart changes to progression and core systems only improve the baseline experience further. The story could have been more impactful, but this expansion still offers a journey worth taking. Nahantu is an excellent region Spirtborn class is wildly complex
Oct. 4, 2024
Does Joker: Folie a Deux have a post-credits scene?
Your big post-credits questions, answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie a Deux istechnicallya comic book movie, so you may be expecting a post-credits scene to pop up at the movie’s end. Even if you’re not, there’s still that odd feeling you get at the back of your mind suggesting you should sit through the credits in case there’ssomethingworth staying behind for.
Oct. 4, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has gone gold – BioWare's long-awaited return to fantasy RPGs is ready for launch this month
The next Dragon Age is ready for launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today, October 4, developerBioWare announcedthatDragon Age: The Veilguard"has gone gold," meaning the game is officially ready for launch and for discs. It goes without saying that this production milestone means less and less as games trend toward digital sales and become increasingly reliant on post-launch and day-one patches that fill in the copious blanks on retail discs.
Oct. 4, 2024
Early Dragon Ball Sparking Zero stream and hours of spoilers get spirit bombed out of existence by Bandai Namco
Bamco has its eyes peeled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early Dragon Ball Sparking Zero copies are already zooming out into the wild with the speediness of all 20 Gokus, but publisherBandai Namcois sneakily obliterating any spoilery streams that have been popping up. Over a decade of waiting for the next Budokai Tenkaichi arena fighter in the series has probably left some fans impatient, however, and prompted at least one early player to break the game’s street date with a spoiler-filled stream.
Oct. 4, 2024
Ghost of Yotei is reportedly driving curious newbies and lapsed fans back to Ghost of Tsushima in droves
Sucker Punch’s open-world epic is getting a boost in players, four years on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After four years, millions of players, and the imminent Assassin’s Creed Shadows soaking up some of its samurai limelight, Ghost of Tsushima has again seen another boost in players thanks to its sequel’s announcement. PlayStation properly announced what we all probably expected at last month’s State of Play.
Oct. 4, 2024
Halo Infinite third-person is officially happening after years of fan requests, 343 reveals with a surreal gameplay video
“3rd Person Mode is coming to Halo Infinite this November” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHalo Infinitethird-person mode is officially coming to the game next month,343 Industrieshas revealed. “Experience a new way to play!” reads a tweet from the official Halo Twitter account. “3rd Person Mode is coming to Halo Infinite this November”. The announcement is accompanied by a minute-long gameplay video showing the third-person mode in action, and after so strongly associating Halo with the FPS genre for literal decades, it’s admittedly pretty surreal to watch.
Oct. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs move to prevent another "Accountgate" as Steam asks players to accept PlayStation EULA following new law on digital games: "No practical change"
“There’s no practical change at all” and it’s just one blue button When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some PC Helldivers 2 playerswere hit with flashbackstothe great PlayStation Network account linking fiascoafter their Steam client, in a new prompt that seemingly began rolling out on October 3, abruptly asked them to accept a PlayStation EULA in a move evidently prompted byfresh California laws requiring stores to admit that you don’t actually own digital games,among other things.
Oct. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2's Democracy Space Station just passed a big Major Order, but we need to steal – I mean "liberate" a mining base from the Automatons next
They weren’t using it anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ongoingDemocracy Space Station narrative arcinHelldivers 2has officially reached the next stage after players successfully chose a site for its construction and defended the planet Turing to secure new warp drives that will enable this “gigastructure” to get around the system. For the next Major Order, High Command has sent players to planet Claorell in pursuit of deep-mantle mining tech currently in the hands of the Automatons.
Oct. 4, 2024
How long is Silent Hill 2 Remake?
The time to beat Silent Hill 2 will be roughly 20 hours - on the first playthrough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long to beat the Silent Hill 2 Remake? Silent Hill 2 Remake Director’s Office SafeSilent Hill 2 Remake Nurses' Office The Silent Hill 2 Remake will take roughly 17-22 hours for most players to beat, though that figure will vary depending on how skilled you are as a player and how much you tread off the beaten path for collectibles and new challenges.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to beat Pyramid Head in Silent Hill 2 Remake
You can’t kill Pyramid Head in the first Silent Hill 2 encounter, but you can outlast him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Pyramid Head boss fight in the Apartments is a tricky one, where many players are wondering: can you even kill Pyramid Head in this encounter? The sword-swinging butcher doesn’t seem to respond much to damage, but don’t worry - yes, your gunshots and melee attacks are having an effect, even if it’s not the one you necessarily realise.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to get the Shotgun in Silent Hill 2 Remake
The padlock in the hospital reception office in Silent Hill 2 is a puzzle based on pictures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake shotgun is a weapon that you absolutely don’t want to miss, a powerful gun found mid-game that really helps to even the odds by doing massive damage at close range. Located inside Brookhaven Hospital and teased the moment you get inside, you can’t actually get the shotgun until you’ve been in there for a while and gotten access to the upper floors.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to hire Diablo 4 Mercenaries and earn Rapport to level them up
Mercenaries in Diablo 4 can be Hired to always fight alongside you or Enlisted as Reinforcement to jump in at critical times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Mercenaries are a fresh addition to the dungeon crawler arriving with the Vessel of Hatred expansion, so that solo players no longer have to face the hordes on their own, although those in a party can still enlist them as reinforcements.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Clock puzzle in Bluecreek Apartments
The Clock in Silent Hill 2’s Bluecreek Apartments requires three hands set to the right times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Clock puzzle in Bluecreek Apartments is solved by finding three hands - for hours, seconds and minutes - and setting them to the right times by translating a riddle nearby about Henry, Scott and Mildred.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake coin cabinet puzzle
A full guide to the coin cabinet puzzle in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Coin Cabinet puzzle involves finding three coins to act out a series of poems.There’s a lot to get through just to get the parts you need, including at least one other sub-puzzle and, even when you have what you need, there are multiple poems to work through with double sided coins.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Director's Office Hand puzzle
The stone hand in the Director’s office needs three bracelets to get the key it’s holding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Director’s Office Hand puzzle in Silent Hill 2 Remake is a stone hand gripping a key that needs three bracelets - the Marked Bracelet, Bloodstained Bracelet and Filthy Bracelet - put on it, and a confusing thing when you first find it.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake jukebox puzzle in Neelu's Bar
The Neely’s Bar jukebox is solved with a broken record, glue, a button and a coin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake jukebox puzzle in Neely’s Bar means fixing the music player with a broken record, some glue, a missing button and then finding a compatible coin to slot into it and make it work again.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Moth puzzle and lock code
The Moth puzzle in the Silent Hill 2 Bluecreek Apartments is a mixture of maths and memory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Moth puzzle The Moth and Combination lock in the Silent Hill 2 Remake can be solved by entering 373 into the lock(on normal puzzle difficulty). Silent Hill 2 Remake Auto Parts keySilent Hill 2 Remake Grand Market keypad code
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Radio and Valves puzzle
The hanging radio in room 307 of Bluecreek Apartments in Silent Hill requires 3 Valves to be turned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 remake Radio in Room 307 of the Bluecreek Apartments is suspended from the ceiling and clearly significant in some way, but half the puzzle is just working out what this strange device is and what the game wants from you, let alone what you’re supposed to do with it.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to solve the Silent Hill 2 Remake Seesaw puzzle
The Seesaw puzzle in the Silent Hill 2 Bluecreek Apartments needs a special bird to balance it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 seesaw puzzle in Bluecreek Apartments is solved by finding two models of birds - a pigeon and a malformed swan figurine respectively - and setting them up on the Seesaw so that they perfectly balance each other out.
Oct. 4, 2024
How to turn on the Hospital Generator in Silent Hill 2 Remake
The Silent Hill 2 generator in the hospital basement requires fuel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake hospital generator needs fuel to turn on, which means a lot of creeping through the Brookhaven hospital basement and avoiding enemies to find a fuel can to set it all up. Fortunately the basement isn’t too big, but the pitch darkness and danger down below means that most players will probably want some sense of direction about where to go to find fuel and an empty fuel can (yes, they’re separate locations).
Oct. 4, 2024
Hugh Grant's horror movie follows Longlegs and Terrifier's lead as its unveils inventive new marketing campaign
Heretic releases on November 1 in the UK, and November 8 in the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Grant’s new horror Heretic has unveiled an inventive marketing campaign that creepily blends movies and make-believe. Written and directed byA Quiet Placescribes Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, the film sees Chloe East, who was last seen in Steven Spielberg’sThe Fabelmans, and Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher play Mormon missionaries Sister Paxton and Sister Barnes.
Oct. 4, 2024
I'm begging more devs to do this: indie gives out the prototype of its great Soulslike – "Do not tell me if you run into a bug I will hunt you down I do not care"
“No takesies backsies if it does not run well!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Crab’s Treasure, this year’s shellfish soulslike, won over hardenedFromSoftveterans and genre newbies alike with its sillier, lovelier take on the Dark Souls formula - and you can now see what it looked like years before all the crabtastic acclaim. Another Crab’s Prototype has all the charming quirks of the full game condensed into a shorter stint - human rubbish gets recycled as shells that you can block and parry with, for example.
Oct. 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux Easter eggs: All the DC nods, cameos, and pop culture references
Did you spot all of these references? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for Joker: Folie à Deux. Put on a happy face, Joker: Folie à Deux is finally out in theaters. The long-awaited sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga as Joker and Harley Quinn is finally here, and boy does it pack a punch.
Oct. 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux ending explained: who dies, what happens to Joker, Harley, and more
All your biggest questions answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lot happens in the film, so if you’re left scratching your head over any of the key details, we’ve got you covered with our guide below. In it, we dive deep into the events of the film’s third act, so you’ll have all your key questions answered – including on what happens to Joker, Harley, and more.
Oct. 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux makes it clear that Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn is only just getting started, and I really need more
Opinion | A Gaga solo movie? Now that’s entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following contains spoilers for Joker: Folie à Deux. Joker: Folie à Deuxmight be a courtroom drama, but it’s also a surreal, dreamy, and twisted love story between Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, AKA the Joker himself, and Lady Gaga’s Harley “Lee” Quinn. As a Lady Gaga superfan of 15 years (a Little Monster, to use the correct terminology) and a massive Harley Quinn fan, it’s safe to say this was one of my most anticipated movies of the year.
Oct. 4, 2024
Lego Piranha Plant drops to its lowest ever price, and it's not even Prime Day yet
This Lego version of Super Mario villain hasn’t ever been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Piranha Plant has been one of my favorites kits from the past year or so (it’s just so full of character, look at that cheerful grin) and has just taken a major price cut. As in, it’s never been cheaper.
Oct. 4, 2024
Metal Gear Solid actor David Hayter teases return as Big Boss, sends fandom spiraling: "Metal Gear Solid 6 100% confirmed"
You can’t just do that to us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Iconic Metal Gear Solid actor David Hayter is teasing his return as Big Boss, and naturally, fans are spiralling. “I was in the booth today. Playing a role I’ve not played, since…” reads a tweet from Hayter that was followed up by a gif of Big Boss in Metal Gear Solid 3 Delta: Snake Eater, a remake of Metal Gear Solid 3.
Oct. 4, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio players could complete an entire Persona with the 60 hours some of them have spent in the JRPG's demo
Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Prologue demo is taking most people 4-6 hours to complete When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Prologue demo normally takes around five hours to complete since it only offers up the mammoth game’s opening slice, but that hasn’t stopped some players from clocking in the equivalent of another JRPG’s entire runtime. Twitterer Ceyarma shared their exorbitant playtime today like it’s a “badge of honor.
Oct. 4, 2024
My dad wanted a Kindle Scribe this Prime Day, this deal is so good I told him not to wait
With £100 off, there’s no point waiting for Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Do you think the Kindle Scribe will be cheaper during Prime Day?” asks my dad. I recently gave him a shot at scribbling notes down on my reMarkable tablet, and it didn’t take long for him to see its appeal. My dad’s an avid reader who’s recently started studying the art of kilt-making, so in many ways, the Kindle Scribe is the perfect device for him.
Oct. 4, 2024
New Dragon Ball series surprises fans with sudden Netflix release and it's coming sooner than you’d think
Get ready for Dragon Ball Daima When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans, the new Dragon Ball series, titledDragon Ball Daima, is coming to Netflix as the streamer announces its surprise release. The streaming giant broke the news onTwitter, writing, “Dragon Ball DAIMA is coming to Netflix! Prepare for a new Dragon Ball adventure as Goku, Supreme Kai, Glorio, and Panzy journey into a mysterious world!
Oct. 4, 2024
Now rushing to finish before Capcom releases Monster Hunter Wilds, one hunter has spent 5 years and over 2,000 hours decoding the series' "Monster Hunter language"
Capcom’s language is “impossible” to reverse-engineer, but a lexicon was doable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Something from nothing This isn’t a mechanically complete reverse-engineering of MHL, Moofah tells me over Discord. “Truly reverse-engineering the language is impossible” due to the way Capcom has created it, so the goal is “to do my best to recreate something as close as possible to the real thing.
Oct. 4, 2024
One Piece anime marks its 25th anniversary with a special episode that pays tribute to our favorite Straw Hats
Fan Letters will arrive on October 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The One Piece anime series turns 25 in just a few weeks, which means two things: 1) We’re old and 2) It’s time to celebrate. To mark the occasion, a special episode adapting Tomohito Ohsaki’s Straw Hat Stories novel will air on October 20 (H/TCrunchyroll). The One Piece Fan Letter anthology – which has never been released officially in the West – chronicles the larger-than-life personalities of Monkey D.
Oct. 4, 2024
Palworld escapes indefinite delay, launches on PS5 in Japan today despite the survival game's ongoing legal battle with Nintendo
It launched on PS5 in 68 other countries last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Little over a week after shadow dropping in 68 countries,Palworldhas landed on PS5 in Japan, putting a swift end to an indefinite delay. Palworld launched on PS5worldwide following last week’sPlayStation State of Play, but at the time, Pocketpair told fans on social media that therelease date in Japan had “not yet been decided.
Oct. 4, 2024
Persona's modern high school setting is "sort of limited," but going medieval fantasy with Metaphor: ReFantazio gave the JRPG's devs "a lot of freedom to explore"
Atlus has created “a whole new world” for its upcoming JRPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Persona 3, 4, and 5 has been talking more about the fantasy setting of his new upcoming JRPG,Metaphor: ReFantazio, and how it gave Atlus “a lot more freedom to explore various things” in comparison to the beloved Persona series.
Oct. 4, 2024
Peter Parker and Mary Jane shippers are feasting with this new Thanksgiving variant cover for Ultimate Spider-Man #11
Terry and Rachel Dodson’s Norman Rockwell inspired variant for Ultimate Spider-Man #11 makes us thankful for Peter Parker and Mary Jane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is giving fans ofPeter Parker and Mary Jane Watsona lot to be thankful for right now in the rebooted Ultimate Spider-Man, in which they’re married with kids. And now the happy couple are also giving thanks on Terry and Rachel Dodson’s new Norman Rockwell inspired cover for Ultimate Spider-Man #11, which shows the Watson-Parker family sitting down to a Thanksgiving meal.
Oct. 4, 2024
PSA: Avoid gaming laptop deals like this one on Prime Day
Cheap gaming laptops regularly come with a catch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy has just listed a $350 discount on an already cheap HP Victus 15 gaming laptop, dropping the $799.99 MSRPdown to $449.99, but there’s a pretty tough catch here. This entry level spec only comes with 8GB RAM. Ask me a few years ago and I would have said that’s fine for a sub-$500 gaming laptop, but these days I wouldn’t bother.
Oct. 4, 2024
Sci-fi sequel to beloved board game hits a record low price ahead of Prime Day
Unless I’m very mistaken, Undaunted 2200: Callisto hasn’t ever been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly anticipated follow-up to a beloved board game series is currently at its lowest ever price. You can currently pick up Undaunted 2200: Callisto for$59.99 at Miniature Marketinstead of $85, and I’m pretty sure that’s the cheapest it’s ever been. I’m struggling to find a better offer on the board game anywhere else, too.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake Director's Office Safe code and puzzle solution
The safe in the Director’s Office is tied to the puzzle of books in the storage room When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Director’s Office Safe and the books in the room opposite are effectively two parts of the same puzzle, where James must deduce one so he can resolve the other (as well as finding a spare button for the safe so he can actually input the deduced code combination).
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake garage jack lever location
The location of the garage jack lever in Silent Hill 2 Remake is unsurprisingly - a nearby garage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake garage jack needs a lever, which has a nearby location - the garage itself down the road. You’ll actually get two opportunities to pick up the garage jack lever and open up the door to get the rewards inside, as you’ll come back to this area twice across the game - both before and after the hospital section.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake Hospital Padlock code and combination
The padlock in the hospital reception office in Silent Hill 2 is a puzzle based on pictures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Hospital padlock code and combination is your first priority upon entering the Brookhaven Hospital, with a reception area keybox that needs to be opened by solving a puzzle focused around the main lobby.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake motel safe code and combination
The motel safe in Silent Hill 2 requires a code, found in room 108 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake motel safe code and combination are nearby in one of the motel rooms, with a puzzle you need to solve. In fact, the code itself is an Easter egg, though not one specific to Silent Hill by any means… without spoiling, it’s not going to be much of a shock to the system when you guess what it is.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake review: "An atmospheric and rewarding horror game up there with the Resident Evil remakes for reinventing a classic"
Silent Hill 2 both succeeds and falters because of its almost reverential recreation of the original. While that makes for a good horror game overall, it shies away from improvements or reinterpretations that could have smoothed over older ideas or enhanced dated mechanics. An atmospheric and layered horror game Varied mix of exploration and puzzle solving Great scares and a grinding sense of menace Stays too close to the source material
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake Wood Side safe code
The Wood Side safe combination is written on the walls around you in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Wood Side safe code and combination is part of a puzzle you’ll need to solve within the very same room, using the riddle and drawings marked on all the walls. It’s relatively simple to figure out the safe code once you know the principle of the puzzle around it, but if you’re having trouble, we’ll lay out everything you need to know about the Wood Side Apartments safe puzzle in Silent Hill 2 and how to figure out the code combination.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake X-Ray puzzle and combination lock code
The 3F X-Ray puzzle is solved through using the ink markers, which revealed the combination lock code. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Hospital X-Ray puzzle and Combination Lock code on 3F are both linked, as solving the X-Ray and Radiograph puzzle is what gives you the code to the combination lock across the hall and allows you to progress.
Oct. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake's Nurses' Office Keypad code
The passcode to the Nurses' Office in the Office 2F is downstairs in the Doctor’s Lounge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake’s Nurses' Office Keypad code is laid out downstairs in the Doctor’s Lounge, though it’s not obvious at first because it’s not written as a number, but as visual pattern of circles and lines.
Oct. 4, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog boss says the PS5 Pro justifies its $700 price and could allow for newer games "that can express the speed of Sonic”
That’s all Sony ever had to say When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Pro’s price point has been a hot topic ever sinceSonyannounced that its beefed-up console would cost $700 when it comes out this November, but Sonic Team’s producer reckons its “quality” might justify the high price tag. Sony has attempted to convince everyone that a $700 upgrade - not including the add-on disc drive - is worth the extra horsepower with severalzoomed-in, side-by-side comparisons of gamesrunning on both the PS5 Pro and base PS5.
Oct. 4, 2024
X-Men #7 starts to answer questions about the team's headquarters and mission that have lingered since the relaunch
Get an early look at interior pages from X-Men #7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Men have recently set up shop in a new headquarters, an abandoned Sentinel factory in Merle, Alaska, in the shadow of a massive frozen Sentinel. But how did they get there, and happened with the Sentinel that looms over the X-Men’s new headquarters?
Oct. 4, 2024
Space Marine 2 is an excellent intro to Warhammer 40,000, but Darktide just got one of its best updates yet and might be even better than crushing Tyranids
Opinion | Space Marine 2 just isn’t quite keeping me interested, so I’m turning back to Darktide, which is now the best it’s ever been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a lot of people, I spent most of my September soaked in virtual Tyranid viscera and the warp-scorched ashes of the Thousand Sons inSpace Marine 2. As a Warhammer 40,000 fan, it’s been excellent to see not only the hulking Adeptus Astartes and their foes realized so faithfully with meaty and challenging combat, but also the critical and commercial success, which was far beyond what I thought was possible for a 40K game.
Oct. 4, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space review: "delivers an intriguing opening and strong ending that bookends a lackluster middle"
Starfield Shattered Space is a solid expansion that presents lots of choices and exploration, but doesn’t really deliver on the horror aspect Bethesda teased. There’s plenty of intrigue to be found in Va’ruun’kai and the city of Dazra, and some side quests offer some memorable highlights. But as one of most elusive factions in Starfield, Shattered Space feels like a missed opportunity to go all in on the weirdness of Va’ruun and the unsettling atmosphere the opening did so well to establish.
Oct. 4, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space Zealous Overreach hostage choices explained
There’s a hostage situation in dire need of solving in the Zealous Overreach Starfield mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Starfield Zealous Overreach mission in Shattered Space, you need to help House Ka’dic rescue the scientist Sahima and negotiate with some Zealots. It’s a quest that involves a lot of talking to variousStarfield Shattered Spacecharacters and factions, and can feature a lot of combat too, but there are some key choices here that can affect how the quest closes out.
Oct. 4, 2024
The 32 greatest streaming TV shows you've probably never heard about
Your next obscure binge favorite awaits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The streaming era of TV, often called “Peak TV,” is an embarrassment of riches with seemingly more so-called “must-see” shows than there are stars in the sky. But some shows fly under the radar, no matter their actual quality or star-power behind them. When it comes to streaming television, what “obscure” shows actually deserve more attention?
Oct. 4, 2024
The best cards in Pokemon TCG: Stellar Crown
Here’s what to look out for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon TCG is evolving thanks to its newest expansion and some powerful new cards, and Stellar Crown is making waves with several new potential deck archetypes. A few cards should push existing decks to new heights, too. To give you an idea of what to look out for, here are some of the best Stellar Crown cards in the new set and why they could shake up the Pokemon TCG (as I’ve mentioned before, I thinkStellar Crown sets up the next era of the Pokemon TCG beautifully).
Oct. 4, 2024
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim - Adventure Board Game review: "It can really work, until it doesn't"
The original Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is one of the most approachable RPGs out there, with stripped-back easy-to-understand levelling systems and a world just begging to be explored. Though there’s some nostalgic joy to be had here, Skyrim — The Adventure Game is paradoxically, needlessly complicated, yet lacking in many of the areas that makes Bethesda’s premiere fantasy game shine. It nails that Elder Scrolls aesthetic Genuinely encourages multiplayer fun in an organic way
Oct. 4, 2024
The final issue of Total Film magazine features Gladiator II on the cover
Ridley Scott’s epic sequel marks a fitting end to 27 years of TF in print When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator IIis on the cover ofTotal Film’supcoming issue 356, which hits print and digital newsstands on October 10. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce that this will be the final issue of the print magazine. We like to think that this final print edition is a showcase of everything that Total Film magazine strived for, with a thrilling blockbuster on the cover, A-list interviews, fair and impartial reviews, smaller interesting movies nestled alongside the more mainstream fare, and above all else a passion for cinema radiating out of every page.
Oct. 4, 2024
The LG OLED TV I think about buying daily is back down to its lowest price
A dreamy gaming display with a nice discount. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLGOLED TV B4 lives in the gaming hardware room of my head rent-free, so I’m naturally always looking for discounts. With Prime Day on the horizon, I’m pleased to report that the 120Hz panel has dropped back to its lowest price, meaning I’m more tempted than ever to splash out.
Oct. 4, 2024
The new Diablo 4 Spiritborn class explained
Channel powers of the Jaguar, Eagle, Gorilla, and Giant Centipede with this Diablo 4 Spiritborn leveling build When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Spiritborn class is one of the main additions to arrive with the Vessel of Hatred expansion, and it’s particularly significant as this is a brand new class that has never been seen across the entire series before.
Oct. 4, 2024
The Rings of Power fans think one of the show's most overlooked characters has a huge destiny ahead of him
Could Theo have a big future awaiting him? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2might have just wrapped up on Prime Video, but fans already have theories about the future. One fan theory revolves around Theo, who, in the latest season, had minimal screen time. According to this idea, though, he could have a huge destiny ahead of him anyway.
Oct. 4, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners dismiss the Dark Wizard Saruman theory: "It would be highly, highly, highly improbable"
The Rings of Power showrunners are going “on the record” to tell you that Dark Wizard theory is wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not often that showrunners completely dismiss fan theories out of hand. After all, half the fun in watching a new series week to week is the theorycraft and speculation behind each scene and line.
Oct. 4, 2024
This RTX 4060 gaming PC is only $50 more than a PS5 Pro, and I know which one I'd buy
PSSR or DLSS? It’s an easy choice for me. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro costs $699 and as we approach Prime Day, it’s available to pre-order. As outraged as people have been at the price of Sony’s latest PlayStation, the go-to thought for most is that a gaming PC would still cost so much more. For the most part, that’s true, but in the lead-up to one of the biggest sales of the year, I’ve found something that bucks the trend.
Oct. 4, 2024
This turn-based cyberpunk rhythm JRPG set in a world where music was outlawed is brutal and beautiful
Indie Spotlight | Keylocker is as gorgeous and fascinating as it is infuriating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the moment I saw the first trailer for Keylocker, the turn-based rhythm JRPG from developer Moonana and publisher Serenity Forge, I was sold. The neon aesthetics, cyberpunk designs, and bombastic music planted deep roots from the start. And now that I’ve actually gotten my hands on it, my initial impulses have proven largely accurate.
Oct. 4, 2024
What to do with the bent needle in Silent Hill 2 Remake
The bent needle can be used to get a key from the drain in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake bent needle is a puzzle in Brookhaven Hospital that needs medical tubing to solve - only then can you reach the Pharmacy drain with needle and tubecombined. Depending on how much you explore that can actually take a while, and there’s a lot of other things going, leaving both the needle and drain feeling like odd loose ends.
Oct. 4, 2024
What to do with the Golden Apple in Silent Hill 2 Remake
The Silent Hill 2 Golden Apple looks like a puzzle but there’s not much to it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Golden Apple is a short mini puzzle of sorts that feels like it’s going to be important in Wood Side apartments, but ultimately does very little. However, you won’t know that at first and might think it’s far more of a big deal than it really is.
Oct. 4, 2024
Where to find the greenish blue car in Silent Hill 2 Remake
The Silent Hill 2 greenish blue car is hidden away past a door When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actual car you need is hidden away in a gated-off area, however, making it less obvious to find. So if you’re looking for the Silent Hill 2’s greenish blue car, here’s what you need to do. The greenish blue car location in Silent Hill 2
Oct. 4, 2024
Where to find the Silent Hill 2 Grand market keypad code
The Grand Market keypad code is near a blue truck you’ll need to find in Silent Hill 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Grand Market keypad code can be found close to the locked door, but you won’t that know until you get it. Even then you won’t find a lock combination, just a note narrowing down your number options.
Oct. 4, 2024
Where to find the Silent Hill 2 Remake Auto Parts key and get the red gate open
The red gate in Silent Hill 2 needs a key, so here’s where to find it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Auto Parts key for the red gate is the first thing you’ll need to find as you head into town, and until you get it you can’t even reach those famous misty streets.
Oct. 4, 2024
Where to use the Silent Hill 2 Remake Chute Courtyard Key
The Chute Courtyard Key in Silent Hill 2 doesn’t have a clear purpose until you find it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill 2 Remake Chute Courtyard Key can be found in the same room as the torch while exploring Wood Side Apartments. But having not seen anything called a Chute Courtyard door yet, and the actual location of what you need on a different floor, it might not be clear what you’re meant to do with it at first.
Oct. 4, 2024
Will there be a Joker 3 or a Lady Gaga Harley Quinn film after Folie a Deux? Here's what the director has to say
Is it the end for this Joker series? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We get it.Joker: Folie a Deuxis now in theaters but, inevitably, your mind starts wandering to what’s next: Joker 3, perhaps, or even a Harley Quinn standalone film starring Lady Gaga? Director Todd Phillips has already addressed the possibility of helming both projects – and has given a definitive answer.
Oct. 4, 2024
Space Marine 2 boss says games aren't dying, some AAA devs just "over-scope" them to death: "What business are we in where you fail if you sell less than 5 million?"
Devs who over-scope can lose focus on “what actually makes the game fun,” says Tim Willits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2has been agreat successfor developer Saber Interactive, but the company’s chief creative officer says losing focus on “what actually makes the game fun” may be part of why other AAA developers sometimes miss the mark with their own releases.
Oct. 3, 2024
World of Warcraft: The War Within added "training wheels" to buff new players, but accidentally went too far with a bug that's letting them constantly "cheat death"
It should be fixed “in the coming days” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New World of Warcraft players leveling after the release of The War Within expansion might have found that they’re inexplicably immortal, but game director Ion Hazzikostas has now clarified that this definitely isn’t meant to be the case. Ashighlighted on Reddit, it was found that, with a few exceptions aside, new players leveling in the Dragonflight zone just can’t be killed – their health bars reportedly refill when brought to zero, bringing them right back from the brink.
Oct. 3, 2024
A Different Man review: "Sebastian Stan is wonderful in this unmissable exploration of beauty, artistry, and identity"
A brilliant exploration of beauty, artistry, and identity, driven by a wonderful Stan performance. Not to be missed. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Some distance removed from his MCU Bucky/Winter Soldier persona, Sebastian Stan plays Ed, a New Yorker who is living with neurofibromatosis. Yet when a doctor offers a miracle-drug treatment, Ed’s life changes overnight: his facial tumours simply fall away, leaving him unrecognisable to all those that know him.
Oct. 3, 2024
A Metal Gear Solid 1 remake can't be done in the same way Konami remade Metal Gear Solid Delta, producers say
But Konami’s more focused on preserving the series “for the next 10 or 50 years” anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Potential future Metal Gear remakes won’t be done in the same style as the upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, according to producers working on the series. Speaking toFamitsu, in quotes translated viaGoogleandreliable fan translatorGenki, producer Noriaki Okamura said if the team were to remake the original Metal Gear Solid, or MG1 or 2, some aspects wouldn’t work with the same “methodology” as Metal Gear Solid Delta, including the “redesign of the levels.
Oct. 3, 2024
Adar is The Rings of Power's best original character – and the season 2 finale just proved why
Opinion: The Rings of Power season 2 does justice to its best character – Adar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This feature contains major spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2 finale. So far The Rings of Power has had mixed results with introducing new characters to Tolkien’s world. The show’s harfoot heroes are still meandering far away from the main plot, often acting as a light-hearted break between weightier scenes involving established characters likeSauron.
Oct. 3, 2024
After 11 years of GTA Online players brute forcing their way to GTA 5's starting area, Rockstar Games is opening the gates in a new zombie mode
North Yankton makes a return and it’s worse for wear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zombies are creeping intoGTA Onlinefor the very first time in a new mode that sends us back to an under-utilized area from GTA 5’s campaign. You might remember North Yankton as the snowy old town where GTA 5’s story kicks off as slightly younger versions of Michael and Trevor rob a bank, run away from the law, and ruin their friendship for a good few years.
Oct. 3, 2024
After years of speculation, The Stranger's identity has finally been confirmed in The Rings of Power season 2 finale
For real this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2finale confirms the identity of its most mysterious character. But before we get into that, be warned that this article featuresmajor spoilers for episode 8, so make sure you’ve seen it before reading on. If you’re still here then you’ll know that the season finale finally confirms whothe Strangerreally is.
Oct. 3, 2024
Ahead of its return as a monthly comic, the first series of Frank Miller's YA fantasy saga Pandora gets a lavish new hardback collection
Annabeth can make all her dreams come true – at a cost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Miller is best known for his tough and gritty approach to comics, as seen in all time classics likeThe Dark Knight Returns, Batman: Year One and hisinfluential run on Daredevil. A couple of years back, however, he published Pandora – a six issue limited series aimed at young adults – through his own Frank Miller Presents imprint.
Oct. 3, 2024
All new Starfield Shattered Space weapons and where to find them
Every new Va’ruun gun and grenade in the Shattered Space DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are lots of new Shattered Space weaponsto be found in Starfield once you’ve made friends with House Va’ruun, the more peaceful side of the cult (compared to the Va’ruun Zealots).You’ll start finding these new weapons as soon as you’ve figured outhow to start Shattered Space in Starfield, as all of them are special Va’ruun weapons.
Oct. 3, 2024
Andrew Garfield says he’s up for reprising his role as Spider-Man, as long as it continues to "bring joy"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrew Garfield says he’d be down to reprise his role as Peter Parker – as long as it brings joy. “It was really healing for me,” Garfield toldEsquire. “For sure, I would 100 percent come back if it was the right thing, if it’s additive to the culture, if there’s a great concept or something that hasn’t been done before that’s unique and odd and exciting and that you can sink your teeth into.
Oct. 3, 2024
As a long-time Stardew Valley fan, here's why I'm converting to Fields of Mistria
Opinion | Fields of Mistria lifts the pressure found in intimidating farming sims by rejecting demand and excess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t mind admitting that I’m a bit of a farming sim sicko. I’ve perfected the art of water irrigation in Sakuna of Rice and Ruin, I’ve sweated over which of Coral Island’s 28 hotties to put a ring on, I’m the cutest post-apocalyptic master craftsman you’ve ever seen in My Time at Portia, and I have a level 30 Lumpstump in Ooblets (she’s an absolutebeast).
Oct. 3, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender gets a AAA action RPG with Space Marine 2 dev attached, the franchise's "biggest" game ever stars a new Avatar thousands of years ago
It’s in the works at Paramount Game Studios and Space Marine 2 studio Saber Interactive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbenderis getting an AAA action RPG from Saber Interactive and Paramount Game Studios, and it’s apparently going to be “the biggest video game in franchise history.” While some story elements will be totally new, others will be familiar to veteran fans.
Oct. 3, 2024
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War season 3 release schedule – what time is episode 11 on Disney Plus and Hulu?
When is Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood season 3, episode 11 on streaming? We have the answer right here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War season 3, episode 11, titled ‘Shadows Gone’ takes this year’s dose of Bleach into its final stages. With just a handful of episodes left, we’re here to fill you in on theBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War season 3, episode 11 release date.
Oct. 3, 2024
Blizzard says Diablo 4 will be PS5 Pro enhanced: "Very proud of our hardworking team to make this happen"
All that blood will be especially shiny on PS5 Pro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4will bePS5 Proenhanced, Blizzard has revealed. Diablo series boss Rod Fergusson responded to a fan asking about a potential Diablo 4 PS5 Pro update on Twitter, confirming that the game will indeed be “enhanced” when running onSony’s upcoming mid-cycle refresh console. “I’ve been getting this question quite a bit recently and I’m happy to say that Diablo IV and Vessel of Hatred will indeed be PS5 Pro Enhanced!
Oct. 3, 2024
Dan Da Dan episode 1 review: "One of the anime fall season's first must-watch shows"
Dan Da Dan is an unapologetically weird and effortlessly stylish sci-fi anime that blends together Science SARU’s eye for style with mangaka Yukinobu Tatsu’s keen sense of charm and personality as two diametrically opposed teenagers – ultra-nerdy alien fanatic Okarun and prickly ghost-chaser Momo – grow closer Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Oct. 3, 2024
Deadlock's new matchmaking algorithm was recommended to Valve by AI: "I found it using ChatGPT"
“I’m gonna keep posting my ChatGPT wins, because this thing keeps blowing my mind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AValveengineer cracked Deadlock’s new matchmaking algorithm after it was suggested to him in an interaction with the AI software ChatGPT. First spotted byPC Gamer, veteran Valve engineer Fletcher Dunn shared on Twitter that he’s been using ChatGPT, essentially, as an advanced search engine.
Oct. 3, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 creator's group skewers Elon Musk for sharing "mistranslated" video that made it seem "as if the speaker was expressing a negative opinion against a certain ideology"
Comments in a viral clip on the JRPG’s remake were allegedly “cut out of context” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been clarified that comments supposedly made by Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii and former Shonen Jump editor Kazuhiko Torishima about certain changes implemented in theDragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remakewere mistranslated. Earlier this week, a clip of Horii and Torishima – hosts of radio show KosoKoso Hōsō Kyoku – speaking on a talk show during Tokyo Game Show was shared around on social media with unofficial English subtitles.
Oct. 3, 2024
EA teases The Sims 4's spooky new Life and Death expansion early, revealing a "spectral world" and something that sounds a whole lot like a Grim Reaper career
Best expansion pack ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: EA has just released the fulltrailerfor the Life and Death expansion pack, confirming the upcoming arrival of bucket lists, cemeteries, funerals, ghostly powers, tarot card readings, reincarnation, and indeed, a new Reaper career. EA has yet to reveal the full first trailer forThe Sims 4’s upcomingLife and Death expansion pack, but that doesn’t mean that teasers are off the table – and boy, are some of them packing.
Oct. 3, 2024
Early access "comes at great risk," says solo city builder dev: "There are expectations, and you better deliver on the expectations"
You have to deliver on “exact promises,” he says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo indie developer behind city builder Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles has been discussing the pros and cons of releasing a game in early access, and he believes it “comes at great risk,” especially for smaller developers. Last month, Tomas Sala releasedan update for his city builder that was so big, he changed the game’s name, despite it being just six months from its initial, full launch.
Oct. 3, 2024
Everything different in DND 2024: All major changes to Dungeons & Dragons 5e
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more © GamesRadar+. Not to be reproduced without permission Joel Franey is a writer, journalist, podcaster and raconteur with a Masters from Sussex University, none of which has actually equipped him for anything in real life. As a result he chooses to spend most of his time playing video games, reading old books and ingesting chemically-risky levels of caffeine.
Oct. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy creator says without the NES, "none of any of this would have been possible" – even if he "cheated on Nintendo and went to PlayStation" with FF7
Nintendo did get the Final Fantasy series' most iconic JRPG eventually . . . When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hironobu Sakaguchi says he “cheated” on Nintendo when bringing Final Fantasy 7 to the PlayStation instead of the SNES or Nintendo 64 like all the other fan-favorite JRPGs that came before it. While Final Fantasy’s earlier history is more closely tied to Nintendo’s raft of earlier consoles, the demands of FF7 necessitated a switch-up – the PlayStation’s CD-ROM format did what the SNES and Nintendo 64’s cartridges could not.
Oct. 3, 2024
Forget Spore 2, this stunning indie game inspired by Maxis' 2008 smash hit sim just got a free demo on Steam
I know what I’m playing next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recent hopes for a newSporesequel arose whennew developerswere appointed by Maxis, but were quickly axed by an announcement clarifying that neither a second game nor any “major updates” for the first were in the works - thankfully, however, an upcoming indie title may just scratch that Spore-shaped itch.
Oct. 3, 2024
Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis reunite for Hyde Street – a scary and surreal new horror comic featuring an evil boy scout
Interview | Geoff Johns on reuniting with Ivan Reis and his terrifying new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Geoff Johns is a name usually associated with superheroes, and particularly with DC, where he penned groundbreaking runs of Green Lantern and Aquaman alongside artist Ivan Reis, as well as the now classic Blackest Night crossover. Now the pair have reunited for a new ongoing horror title, Hyde Street.
Oct. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2's take on a galaxy-traveling Death Star really is a death trap: "risk of collapse," no toilets, and the beds are stolen from "very sick children"
High Command calls them “donations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is making players work to build a “gigastructure” known only as theDemocracy Space Station, which the community will then be able todeploy anywhere on the Galactic War table via a “cutting-edge voting system.“Details on what exactly the DSS can do are under wraps, but I’m guessing it’ll be mighty since High Command is sacrificing the wellbeing of many a sick child to build the thing.
Oct. 3, 2024
Iconic speedrunning organization Games Done Quick quickly pulls Hurricane Helene disaster relief event together – and it's happening next week
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The iconic speedrunning organization Games Done Quick is hosting a charity event calledDisaster Relief Done Quickto benefit those affected by Hurricane Helene. GDQ says donations submitted during the event will go to Direct Relief, a nonprofit charity supporting people in poverty or emergency situations with medical resources. The event runs from Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13.
Oct. 3, 2024
It took just 2 weeks for God of War: Ragnarok modders to remove over 1,500 lines of "pointless" and "patronizing" dialogue that also irked PS5 players on launch
No more hand-holding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newGod of War: Ragnarokmod on PC aims to tackle one of the action-adventure game’smost annoying features– the often “handholdy” dialogue from players' companions. When the long-awaited God of War sequel first launched on thePlayStation 5and PlayStation 4, complaints regarding companions and their “backseat gaming” arose. Fans just wanteda little more time to solve puzzlesbefore Atreus and Mimir would chime in with unwanted solutions.
Oct. 3, 2024
League of Legends and Valorant studio shoots down bogus rumor Tencent handed it $200 million to take on Valve's hero shooter: "There's a lot cooking in R&D, but nothing like Deadlock"
Riot Games isn’t rivalling Valve’s newest effort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite viral rumors to the contrary, the studio behind League of Legends and Valorant isn’t cooking up a game that’s anything like Deadlock. Riot Games' communications manager, Joe Hixson, has debunked a viral post claiming the studio was making “a new hero shooter to compete with Deadlock” alongside tech conglomerate Tencent.
Oct. 3, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's new camera perspective made the stealth game too easy, so Konami is adjusting it separately from the classic view
Using the ‘Legacy’ view will make the remake about as difficult as the original game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The difficulty ofMetal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eaterwill seemingly be adjusted depending on which camera perspective you choose to use, since one of them was naturally trickier than the other. In aninterview with Famitsu(translated by Automaton, and verified usingGoogleand DeepL) creative producer Yuji Korekado talks about the different ways to play the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake when it launches.
Oct. 3, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds won't add a 15th main weapon but the devs talk about one all the time – one problem is the 14 weapons we have are a hard act to follow
The Monster Hunter team hasn’t written off a new weapon type When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking with Italian siteMultiplayer.it(machine translated viaGoogleand DeepL for this article), Fujioka affirms that the idea of adding a 15th main weapon was never abandoned, and as a result, a lot of potential ideas have piled up. The important context here is that Monster Hunter technically has 18 weapons, it’s just that the tonfa, magnet spike, and accel axe have only appeared in a few spin-off games, while the hilariously named medium bowgun was only seen in Monster Hunter 3.
Oct. 3, 2024
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars review - "One of the most approachable skirmish board games out there"
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars is a novel attempt at the war game formula. With a great aesthetic, clear rules, and fun worldbuilding, it’s easy to get lost in the rounds, but its reliance on RNG is both Zone Wars' greatest strength and biggest weakness. This is one of the most approachable skirmish board games out there, but don’t expect it to feel as deep or rewarding as some of its peers — even if it’s just as fun.
Oct. 3, 2024
Narsil and its Lord of the Rings history, explained – Why Elendil's new sword in The Rings of Power season 2 is more important than you may realize
From broken swords to a new name, here’s all you need to know about Narsil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There aren’t too many swords in The Lord of the Rings that can elicit as much excitement as Narsil. Of course, in the Third Age, we know a certain future King of Gondor will use it to help save Middle-earth, but the weapon has a surprisingly deep, significant history before then – and it appears it’s all getting set in motion with Miriel’s gift to Elendil duringThe Rings of Power season 2 ending.
Oct. 3, 2024
Netflix shares first look at new thriller series from Fool Me Once creator starring Slow Horses and Top Boy actors
Missing You is Harlan Coben’s next Netflix adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared the first look at Missing You, another upcoming thriller series from author and executive producer Harlan Coben. Per the official logline, “Detective Kat Donovan discovers her ‘missing’ fiance on a dating app, over a decade since his disappearance.” Slow Horses actor Rosalind Eleazar stars as Kat, with Jessica Plummer, Richard Armitage, Lenny Henry, Steve Pemberton, Paul Kaye, Samantha Spiro, Lisa Faulkner, Mary Malone, Ashley Walters, Alice Offley, James Nesbitt, Matt Willis, and Felix Garcia Guyer.
Oct. 3, 2024
New Deadlock patch nerfs fan-favorite hero Ivy, but Valve says think of it as a buff: "More chance for you to pick the hero"
That’s one way of looking at it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadlock’s latest update has nerfed everyone’s favorite gargoyle-turned-vigilante Ivy, butValveis looking on the bright side. The hero may be weaker than they once were, but that can only mean less competition when picking them in the future, right? Not long after the new patch dropped, one fan took to the game’s Discord to share their disbelief, only to be met with arather optimisticValveemployee.
Oct. 3, 2024
New Marvel fan theory could explain what happened to Nicholas Scratch in Agatha All Along – and Rio's true identity, too
Why does Agatha hate Rio in Agatha All Along? MCU fans think they’ve worked it out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s plenty to wonder about in mystery-filled Marvel series Agatha All Along. Who isTeen? Whatreallyawaits the coven at the end of the Witches' Road? What happened to Agatha’s sonNicholas Scratch? Well, Marvel fans think they’ve worked out the latter, with a new theory that could also explain the tension between Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha and Aubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal…
Oct. 3, 2024
New Paddington 3 trailer charts the bear's wild journey in Peru and gives us our first look at Baby Paddington
It looks like Paddignton will stop at nothing to find his Aunt Lucy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new trailer forPaddington 3, officially titled Paddington in Peru, is here, and it looks like the bear is about to set off on his wildest adventure yet. The clip opens with our favorite bear landing in Peru in search of his Aunt Lucy, only to find that she has fled the home for retired bears run by an eccentric Reverend Mother played byThe Favourite’s Olivia Colman, and set off on a quest.
Oct. 3, 2024
Nintendo Switch bundles are hitting the shelves well ahead of Black Friday
We usually have to wait until November for these When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s some serious value, which is why these bundles generally only ever appear duringBlack Friday Nintendo Switch deals. A couple of years ago a deal like this (though only on the standard edition console) was swept off the shelves in a matter of days over the course of the event itself.
Oct. 3, 2024
Oh no, the Dead Cells dev's new co-op action roguelike Windblown is so good that I'm already struggling to put it down
Preview | I was kind of hoping it would take longer for this to happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is turning into a bang-up year for new roguelikes from developers behind some of the genre’s modern pillars.Slay the Spire 2 was announced, Hades 2 is out andalready a delight even before its first major update, and now original Dead Cells developer Motion Twin has a new co-op action roguelike called Windblown launching in early access on Steam on October 24.
Oct. 3, 2024
One of the MCU's creepiest villains is back in comics, and she's turning humans into mutants
The mystery of dormant X-genes manifesting in humans takes a turn in X-Men #5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenew X-Men line wide rebootrolls on as X-Men #5 picks up themystery of X-genes manifesting in adultsrather than adolescents, showing that there’s someone pulling the strings to make it happen - and it’s a villain fans will definitely recognize.
Oct. 3, 2024
Sauron actor Charlie Vickers reveals the unspoken meaning behind his final scene in The Rings of Power season 2
Exclusive: The Sauron actor on what’s going on behind the Dark Lord’s eyes in his final seconds of season 2 screentime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 follow. After all the scheming and forging, Sauron stands at a crossroads during The Rings of Power season 2 finale. While he was able to significantly wound Galadriel and make off with the Nine Rings for Men, it’s clear that the Dark Lord has plenty of work ahead of him if he wants to bring Middle-earth to heel.
Oct. 3, 2024
Sebastian Stan says he "never would have thought" Bucky Barnes would end up where he is in Marvel's Thunderbolts
Exclusive: Sebastian Stan opens up about returning to the MCU in Thunderbolts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Next year will see Sebastian Stan step onto the screen as Bucky Barnes, AKA the Winter Soldier, for the first time in almost half a decade in Marvel’sThunderbolts* – and the actor says he never could have guessed where the character would end up.
Oct. 3, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake dev says it infused the iconic horror game's puzzles with "fresh ideas" and added "new challenges that tie into the game's story"
Multiple puzzle difficulty levels are also confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2Remakestudio Bloober Team has spoken on walking the tightrope between honoring an iconic game with a faithful remake and bringing something new to the table, specifically with regards to the puzzles. In a new post from the official Bloober Team Twitter account, a video shows one of the game’s many puzzles in action, with the caption reading: “In #SILENTHILL2, we’ve strived to recreate the game’s iconic puzzles, while also infusing some of them with fresh ideas and adding new challenges that tie into the game’s story.
Oct. 3, 2024
Sky Team review: "Packs a lot of strategy and fun into a small box"
Sky Team is an excellent two-player game that requires cooperating with limited information to overcome increasingly complicated challenges. It’s compact enough to take on a trip and short sessions make it a great option for a warm up while you’re waiting for the rest of the group to show up for game day. Many scenarios that let you slowly ramp up the difficulty Short sessions mean you can easily find time to play
Oct. 3, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space Conflict in Conviction walkthrough
Where to find Vaeric and how to complete the quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStarfield Shattered Space Conflict in Convictionquest takes place shortly after you complete the Serpent’s Path and become part of House Va’ruun. To do so, you must first choose two of the fourStarfield Shattered Space effigies, but after that, you’ll be tasked with speaking to the leaders of the three houses that make up House Va’ruun as part of the ‘Aligning the Houses’ quest inStarfield Shattered Space.
Oct. 3, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space Exhuming the Past code and choices
For the Exhuming The Past mission in Starfield Shattered Space, you need to enter a code to complete an experiment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shattered Space Exhuming The Past mission in Starfield sees you exploring an old dam in search of a code for a science experiment. This is all in the service of House Dul’kehf, who want you to act on some secret information they’ve got regarding Vortex Interlocks – devices that were integral to the House Va’ruun cataclysm.
Oct. 3, 2024
Stephen King delivers a glowing verdict on upcoming James Wan-produced streaming horror series: "All killer, no filler"
Teacup hits Peacock on October 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has high praise for an upcoming horror series executive-produced by James Wan. “TEACUP: If you like FROM or LOST, I think you’ll enjoy this. It’s strange, creepy, claustrophobic, and scary,” King wrote onTwitter. “Beware the Gas Mask Man. Short episodes. All killer, no filler. (Peacock–bows October 10th).
Oct. 3, 2024
Terraria creator returns to Old School RuneScape, and within weeks catches the MMO dev's attention, fishes at a concert, and plots a unicorn ritual
“If ‘Add Terra Blade’ or something shows up on one of your polls someday I’m good with it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few weeks ago, Terraria creator Andrew “Redigit” Spinksannouncedhis return to classic MMO Old School RuneScape, joking that he hadn’t played in a while and wanted to see if the “old meta” of asking for items still worked.
Oct. 3, 2024
Terrifier 3 has an opening scene so sick and twisted that it caused nine people to walk out of the premiere
Get your puke bags at the ready! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds as though director Damien Leone’s promise to make Terrifier 3 even more brutal and horrific than the last has come true, as its graphic scenes caused multiple people to walk out of the premiere. At the movie’s UK premiere, 11 people in total walked out of the film, including nine just in its opening scene, as reported byLadBible.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Boys star has seen some scripts for upcoming spin-off Vought Rising and says it's "insanely good"
Vought Rising gets a promising update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But as Vought Rising is set way before the events of The Boys, we will get the chance to see Stormfront in her youth before she became the caped Supe. Not much is known about the prequel series so far other than it will be set in New York City following Clara Vought AKA Stormfront and fellow Supe Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) during the early days of Vought.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Dark Wizard might have just confirmed he's an iconic Lord of the Rings villain
Wait, who? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8is a huge finale. So much is revealed that it can be hard to keep track – but one key question was finally answered. Or, at least, it certainly looks that way. In the final episode, theDark Wizardseems to reveal his identity at last, after mystifying us all season.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 release date speculation, cast, plot, and more news
There’s still a lot more of Middle-earth’s story to tell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2brought the latest outing of the Lord of the Rings prequel series to a dramatic close. However, this story is far from over. At the end of the latest episodes of the Prime Video fantasy, Sauron was stronger than he’s ever been, the Elves were in disarray, and the Dwarves had some big, monstrous problems of their own.
Oct. 3, 2024
The name that proved console emulation is "100% legal" is back for the third time as a '90s nostalgia mall that's also helping remaster retro cult classics
Bleem is back once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bleem (or ‘bleem!’ as the original logo styled it) launched in 1999 as a commercial PS1 for PC and Dreamcast. Bleem was sold in stores, and let you stick your PlayStation discs in non-PlayStation platforms to play them there. As you might imagine,Sonywas not happy about this, and the company quickly took Bleem to court in the US alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition.
Oct. 3, 2024
The new co-op roguelike from the Dead Cells team launches this month, and there's an unmissable demo coming soon too
Windblown hits early access on Steam in just a few weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OurWindblown previewbrings the excellent news that the next action roguelike from Dead Cells developer Motion Twin feels mighty good so far. Here’s some more welcome news: it’s launching in Steam early access on Thursday, October 24. Motion Twin shared the Windblown release date earlier today, alongside the news of a limited-time demo coming to Steam from October 14 - 21 in time forSteam Next Fest.
Oct. 3, 2024
The one Destiny 2 weapon that I've wanted for more than 2 years is finally real and coming in Episode 2: Revenant next week
All I want for Christmas is a kinetic Stasis glaive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Stasis, kinetic-slot glaive is finally coming to Destiny 2 in its next Episode, Revenant. Folks, I am hootin' and hollerin'. In its latest blog post – which is mostly about the new Artifact, Exotic and weapon tuning, and some promising new weapons mods –Bungie confirmsthe impending release of a new aggressive-type Stasis glaive called Rake Angle.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power actor Charlie Vickers says it's not over between Sauron and Galadriel and hints the Lord of the Rings villain gets worse in future seasons: "There will always be more manipulation"
Exclusive: As Charlie Vickers reveals, The Dark Lord is about to get darker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2follow. It finally happened in The Rings of Power season 2 finale:Sauron(Charlie Vickers) and Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) had their long-awaited showdown. With the wounds of Halbrand’s betrayal still fresh in her mind, the Elven commander locked swords (and crowns) with the Dark Lord.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 finale's big death scene was originally much longer but was "condensed" on the day: "I think we all felt it's maybe going on a bit too long"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Major spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 follow. As many had anticipated, Celebrimbor (Charles Edwards) met his end atAnnatar’s hand this week, but not before being riddled with arrows and hoisted into the air – an image that paralleled the vision we saw inGaladriel’s visionweeks ago. As Edwards tells GamesRadar+, the Elven smith’s words of defiance, spat at a snarling Sauron, was the result of a creative reworking during filming.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 might have just quietly introduced a major Lord of the Rings location in its final seconds
Where are they? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8. Galadriel has a rough go of things at the end ofThe Rings of Power season 2. AfterSauronstabs her withMorgoth’s crown, she falls down a cliff and is left for dead in the forest. It’s only Gil-galad and Elrond (wearing Nenya) that are able to bring her back.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 finally confirms the fate of Adar
What happens to Adar? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8is one explosive finale. Amid all the high-octane drama is the reveal of one character’s fate:Adar. Adar is an all original character, which means no one has had any idea what will happen to him since he was first introduced. That’s made him all the more fascinating, considering other figures likeSauronand Galadriel have their stories mapped out for centuries in J.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 recap, Easter eggs, and ending explained: Sauron and Galadriel go head to head in an epic finale
The Rings of Power finale is huge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s here: The Rings of Power season 2, episode 8 has arrived, and the finale has plenty to process. Last week’s episode left us with Arondir’s fate unclear, Adar victorious, Celebrimbor breaking down, and Galadriel on the run. This week, season 2 is brought to a thunderous close.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2: Who is Prince Durin's brother?
Khazad-dum is in peril When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2finale. Prince Durin is put through the wringer in the season 2 finale of The Rings of Power. After King Durin knocks through the mountain wall and discovers swathes of Mithril, they awaken the Balrog, a creature lurking in the depths of Khazad-dum.
Oct. 3, 2024
The Rings of Power's Stranger actor reveals exactly when he was told about the Gandalf reveal and whether he's reached out to Ian McKellen
Exclusive: Daniel Weyman explains what his and Ian McKellen’s performances have in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprise! After years of sleuthing, the identity of The Stranger has been revealed during The Rings of Power season 2 ending. Yes, Daniel Weyman’s staff-wielding wizardisGandalf. Speaking to GamesRadar+, the Gandalf actor (as we can now officially call him) says he hasn’t yet reached out to Ian McKellen – but pinpoints what their performances have in common.
Oct. 3, 2024
This solo dev is creating a retro-style game for the PS1 that's inspired by a legendary mangaka and looks like a spooky spin on Animal Crossing
The game even “runs on a real console” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original PlayStation is a timeless device, relevant even today as the era of thePS5 Prolooms over the world - and one solo developer is working hard to release a new game for the beloved retro console. Elias Daler recently unveiled a new project - a charming game fit forSony’s original console.
Oct. 3, 2024
Ubisoft starts its Star Wars Outlaws redemption tour with a patch addressing every single annoyance I had: a massive stealth revamp, speeder bike fixes, and more
I am not kidding when I say the ultrawide FOV tweak is massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawstitle update 1.2 has gone live, andUbisofthas brought a massive list of changes addressing pretty much every single annoyance I’ve had with the game. There’s been a massive set of stealth changes, a broad range of fixes for the speeder bike, and a fix for the cinematic mode issue that’s been driving me up the wall since the game’s launch.
Oct. 3, 2024
When is Joker: Folie à Deux on streaming? A look ahead to a potential Max release date
When will the sequel be on streaming? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie à Deuxis one of the year’s most anticipated upcoming movies, with Joaquin Phoenix returning as Arthur Fleck – and Lady Gaga joining the cast as Harley Quinn. While the film hits theaters on October 4, you might be wondering when you’ll be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home.
Oct. 3, 2024
Wolverine stands alone as the zombiote invasion reaches a small town in Venom War: Wolverine #2
Zombies plus symbiotes equal zombiotes, and Wolverine is about to face a whole bunch of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom War: Wolverine kicked off with Logan himself getting tangled up in one of the ‘zombiotes’ that are currently ravaging the Marvel Universe, turning everyone in their path into mindless Venom-esque monsters. Now, in Venom War: Wolverine #2, Logan is still facing down the zombiotes - but he’s also got to deal with someone from his past who wants revenge.
Oct. 3, 2024
10 years later, Under the Skin star reflects on the cult sci-fi movie: "I genuinely thought it would be out for two weeks in cinemas"
Exclusive: Adam Pearson looks back on Under the Skin, a decade after it was released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I will always be eternally grateful to Jonathan Glazer and Scarlett Johansson because they took a real chance on an untrained kid from Croydon, who was probably quite a liability at the time, and gave me a break,” he continues.
Oct. 2, 2024
"Any Bethesda developer who has been around since the horse armor days knows that by this point, if we understand one thing, it’s DLC," studio design director says of Starfield Shattered Space
“Our fans don’t want to play our games – they want to live in the worlds we create” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield Shattered Space, the first story expansion for Bethesda’s latest open-world RPG, continues and evolves a longstanding tradition of “how to plug new content into our huge games,” as Bethesda studio design director Emil Pagliarulo puts it, going all the way back to the Elder Scrolls' now-famous horse armor.
Oct. 2, 2024
"Compromises were made": Space Marine 2 devs admit the shooter's story was limited by its 3-player co-op, and they "could have done way more"
If the three-person squad weren’t permanently glued together, that is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s titular suits of beefy terror are the perfect vehicle for the game’s bombastic action, but having three of them on screen at all times is also what limited its developer’s ambitions. Space Marine 2 has courted tons of praise for how it successfullyreturned to a simpler Xbox 360 formula: give players a kickass chainsword in a game with an awesome campaign, co-op functionality, and straightforward PvE modes.
Oct. 2, 2024
"It might not be everyone's cup of tea, but what is?": As Starfield Shattered Space launches, Bethesda reflects on the importance of players speaking their mind
Design director Emil Pagliarulo on how Bethesda went from selling horse armor to visiting distant planets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The release ofStarfield: Shattered Spaceis a milestone forBethesda Game Studios. The culmination of a year-long effort to write the next chapter of its science-fiction epic, where an anomalous fracture of space-time prompts a deadly descent into House Va’ruun.
Oct. 2, 2024
15 years later, Left 4 Dead 2 is still the best zombie horde shooter ever – and no that's not up for discussion
Opinion | Valve’s finest zombie slasher is nostalgia done right, and the key to its legacy recipe? Less is more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I spent my late highschool years skipping class to playLeft 4 Dead 2in an internet café. 15 years later, I still consider it the best zombie shooter ever. Maybe it’s the memorable cast of characters, a handful of which have gone on to find homes in games like Dead by Daylight orDying Light.
Oct. 2, 2024
20 years since he debuted as Jigsaw, Tobin Bell will once again play John Kramer in Saw 11: "John Kramer is not done. There’s more to learn"
Jigsaw will return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tobin Bell has revealed that he will be returning as John Kramer in the upcoming Saw 11. Bell confirmed his return in an interview withLA Times. “I’m really excited about continuing to develop him,” he commented. “John Kramer is not done. There’s more to learn.” The Jigsaw actor also starred in Saw 10, which proved to be a huge hit.
Oct. 2, 2024
A live-action Rugrats movie featuring CGI babies is in the works for reasons I struggle to comprehend
Sure, why not? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A live-action Rugrats movie is in the works and the babies will be CGI for some ungodly reason. According toVariety, Tommy Pickles, Chuckie Finster, Phil and Lil Deville will be CGI-animated in the movie which will be a live-action/CGI hybrid a laSonic the HedgehogorChip ‘n’ Dale: Rescue Rangers(which are good movies, so I have hope).
Oct. 2, 2024
After 20 years stuck in Japan on the GBA, Nintendo revives legendary F-Zero game and adds it to Switch Online
F-Zero Climax is now easier to play than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For 20 years, F-Zero Climax has been a beloved installment of the classic sci-fi F-Zero racing series with a caveat: it was only available in Japan. “This is SUCH good news!!!!!” YouTuber RogersBasewrote on X. “There has never been a better time to be an F-Zero fan, man.
Oct. 2, 2024
After becoming one of 2024's highest-rated Steam releases, this Resident Evil-inspired horror game is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 this month
The PS1-style horror game is ideal playing this Halloween season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror sickos, I bring spooktacular news: Crow Country is coming to Nintendo Switch and PS4 on October 16, just in time for the Halloween vibes. If you haven’t heard of Crow Country and you’re a fan of horror, specifically PS1 era Resident Evil and Silent Hill, well, you’ve been missing out, friend.
Oct. 2, 2024
After the official revival of a cult classic mech FPS spent a year getting skewered by "mostly negative" Steam reviews, fans have relaunched the old game themselves
“It is a labor of undying love” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Free-to-play mech FPS Hawken is staging a fan-led comeback thanks to a new project called Hawakening. It’s certainly not the first effort to bring Hawken back to life, but after the ill-received Hawken Reborn took the game in a whole different direction, this unofficial revival might just be what the fandom truly needs.
Oct. 2, 2024
All Starfield Shattered Space The Duel choices and who to tranquilize
You can end The Duel’s brotherly dispute in Starfield Shattered Space in several ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Starfield Shattered Space The Duel mission sees you getting tied up in an argument between two brothers, and there are several outcomes for this family feud. While persuasion attempts make it seem like a peaceful resolution is possible, a duel is inevitable in thisStarfield Shattered Spacemission, so you must instead hear out Danika’s plan to tranquilize both the brothers to cancel the duel, but there are several options for how you use the tranquilizer.
Oct. 2, 2024
Announcing PLAY's final issue
This was good, wasn’t it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all love to play – but the unfortunate truth is that at some point all games must come to an end, whether it’s because you got squashed by a rolling boulder, threw the controller down in frustration, or simply hit credits. That time has now come for PLAY as well.
Oct. 2, 2024
Apple TV's neo-noir detective series starring Colin Farrell has been renewed for a second season
John Sugar is back on the case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus has renewed Sugar, starring Colin Farrell, for a second season. Farrell stars as John Sugar, a Los Angeles-based Private Investigator tasked with solving the disappearance of a woman named Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of Hollywood producer Johnathan Siegel.The first season has quite the twist towards the end, adding a layer of complexity to what was already a dark and strange storyline.
Oct. 2, 2024
As Persona devs dove into fantasy with Metaphor: ReFantazio, the JRPG's director got advice from Neon Genesis Evangelion's designer: "Don't let yourself be hemmed in"
“I ended up meeting up with a bunch of different Japanese fantasy creators” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neon Genesis Evangelion’s Ikuto Yamashita (the guy who designs all those kickass mechs) apparently gave Persona’s director the push he needed when pursuing a new fantasy world inMetaphor: ReFantazio. Speaking toPolygon, Katsura Hashino, director and producer of the Persona series, touched on the team’s early struggles when developing an all-new fantasy setting.
Oct. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss says Larian's next RPG could launch in 2029, immediately says that's a joke: "They're big games and it takes time, so don't hold us to a date"
“I don’t know, we’ll release it when it’s ready” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However,IGNhad the chance to speak to him immediately after the event, and he was quick to backpedal on that vague release window. “I knew you’d pick up on that,” he said with a chuckle. “It was just a joke. I don’t know, we’ll release it when it’s ready.
Oct. 2, 2024
BioWare explains why Dragon Age: The Veilguard's visuals aren't a diversion from the RPG series' first 3 games, but rather a culmination of their unique art styles
The Veilguard’s aesthetic is very intentional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardvisually differs from its predecessors, butBioWaresays this wasn’t its intention - in fact, the new game’s art is meant to reflect the styles of all three preceding games. The newDragon Agegame features abold new tone, one that has sparked controversy amid longtime fans of the beloved RPG series.
Oct. 2, 2024
Blue Lock season 2 release schedule: When is episode 11 on Crunchyroll?
Everything you need to know about Blue Lock season 2’s eleventh episode as the U-20 match continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock season 2, episode 11 is next up, but you may be more intrigued about what’s just around the corner: namely, an exciting double-bill finale in the next few weeks. To help you keep up to date with the Japan U20 arc, we’ve got the Blue Lock season 2, episode 11 release date in the US and UK and also its streaming time on Crunchyroll.
Oct. 2, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel director says CDPR may "never" win some fans back, but hopes future games like The Witcher 4 will: "That's unfortunately the price we have to pay"
Phantom Liberty, as well as The Witcher 4, Orion, and Hadar will hopefully do the talking for CD Projekt Red going forward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reflecting on the notoriously poor launch ofCyberpunk 2077, devs atCD Projekt Redhave been talking about how they can regain fans' trust going forward, and it sounds like they largely want their next works to do the talking.
Oct. 2, 2024
FC 25 Career Mode guide to scouting, transfers and the best teams to use
Find wonderkids and master youth development with your FC 25 Career Mode guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our FC 25 Career Mode guide contains everything you need for a short break from Ultimate Team. And withEA FC 25adding new features such as Live Start Points, there’s a small chance you may never go back to FUT. Below we have comprehensive details on the best teams to start with, scouting mechanics, youth development and much more, in your FC 25 Career Mode guide.
Oct. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 pauses the MMO's automatic housing demolition process for NA players following Hurricane Helene: "Our hearts go out to those who were affected"
The temporary suspension is in place until further notice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixis temporarily suspending its automatic housing demolition process inFinal Fantasy 14on all North American servers, citing “damages and other factors” after Hurricane Helene. In a recentannouncementon the official Final Fantasy 14 website, the MMO’s development and management team detailed the new “temporary” suspension.
Oct. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy creator says FF6 is the "epitome of what I felt was my creative JRPG," and that replaying it after 20 years shaped the feeling he wants Fantasian to invoke
He also still thinks Final Fantasy 14 is rad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi calls FF6 the “epitome of what I felt was my creative JRPG.” Speaking to the press at the Tokyo Game Show ahead ofFantasian’s eventual console and PC release, Sakaguchi takes a question about how his experience with the Final Fantasy franchise played into the development of Fantasian Neo Dimension, a souped-up version of the original JRPG that launched on Apple Arcade.
Oct. 2, 2024
First review for Persona devs' new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio gives it the exact same score as Persona 5 Royal and confirms it's at least 80 hours long
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Famitsu assigns four reviewers to each game it scores, and those reviewers all assign scores from 1 to 10 which are then added together for the final review verdict. AsGematsu reports(thanks to the Japanese summary fromRyokutya2089), the Metaphor: ReFantazio scores were 9/9/10/9, for a final total of 37/40. (The magazine also reviewed the Silent Hill 2 remake in this issue, which received 8/9/9/9 scores for a final tally of 35/40.
Oct. 2, 2024
First trailer for Nicole Kidman's erotic thriller with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score looks like 50 Shades of Grey meets Fair Play
The Babygirl trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicole Kidman’s new erotic thriller Babygirl had a lot of buzz when it arrived at Venice Film Festival earlier this year, and now the first trailer has arrived. The new teaser begins with a chance meeting between Kidman’s Romy and Harris Dickinson’s Samuel on the streets of New York City.
Oct. 2, 2024
For a hot minute, the Blizzard game that morphed into StarCraft was a Star Wars RTS concept that went nowhere
LucasArts' president at the time has no memory of the project, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a rare peek at alternate history, a new book details howBlizzard Entertainment’s StarCraft sort-of-kind-of started life as a Star Wars RTS. Speaking toIGNabout his upcoming book Play Nice, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier slightly delved into an odd situation that occurred in the 1990s where Blizzard employees were apparently “really excited” to work on a Star Wars game that hadn’t been greenlit by LucasArts.
Oct. 2, 2024
Which Shattered Space effigies to choose on the Serpent's Path in Starfield
Which effigies to choose on the Serpent’s Path for House Va’ruun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStarfield Shattered Space effigies choicegives you a House Va’ruun name like Vindicator or Armiger by combining two traits from Obedience, Devotion, Strength and Perseverance. Once you’ve worked outhow to start Shattered Space in Starfield, this decision appearsearly, when the second DLC mission, The Promised, Broken, has you walking the Serpent’s Path.
Oct. 2, 2024
Fortnite Sleep Mode: What does it do and how to activate it
Sleep Mode in Fortnite will pause voice chat and tell your party that you are away if you remain inactive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Sleep Mode is a fresh setting that has been added to the game, to save energy for players who are idling or have gone AFK. When it activates, your chat will be paused and the activity you were taking part in will be closed down to a bare minimum to put you in a low power mode, though in most cases you can quickly jump back in where you left off when you return.
Oct. 2, 2024
Get your detective caps on: Pokemon is teasing some sort of mystery Detective Pikachu announcement
Could it be a new game, movie, or something else entirely? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like Pikachu might be getting ready to don his detective hat once more - at least in some fashion - as an official Pokemon account has teased that some exciting news might be coming this week. We don’t have long to wait to find out what it’s all about, anyway, as that anniversary will be upon us in just two days' time.
Oct. 2, 2024
HBO's new superhero movie parody from Veep and Succession writers mirrors the MCU by getting mixed reviews
The Franchise premieres this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Art seems to imitate life with new HBO series The Franchise – the satirical comedy about life on a superhero movie set is getting mixed reviews. Following the ups and downs (but mostly, it seems, the downs) behind the scenes of the fictional franchise movie Tecto: Eye of the Storm, the show sees first assistant director Daniel (Himesh Patel) and his production team plagued by fires, insecure actors, and the wrath of studio bosses – as well as personal problems, in the case of Daniel’s impending divorce.
Oct. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 poll sees over 70% of 69,000 players complain about the game's "not great" and sometimes even "awful" ragdoll physics
Though, some divers only have a problem with it when fighting certain enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Around 70% ofHelldivers 2players want the shooter’s chaotic ragdolling physics tweaked, according to the results of one recent dev-run community poll. Helldivers know the feeling all too well. An enemy bot chucks a grenade, a beefy bug rams into you, a friendly diver accidentally sets an orbital barrage too close - and then your unlucky grunt goes flying, limbs limp, like a ragdoll.
Oct. 2, 2024
I'm still disappointed by graphics card prices ahead of Prime Day, but here's how I'd search for deals
Making the best out a grim GPU situation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that I’m completely unimpressed with graphics card prices right now. Yes, inflation has eased since the turn of the decade, and you can grab some graphics cards at MSRP. But, considering we’re on the brink of the next generation of GPUs, I don’t think retailers are trying quite hard enough to shift stock.
Oct. 2, 2024
Is Green Arrow really a traitor? What happens to Amanda Waller? And which hero makes a surprise return? All your Absolute Power #4 questions answered
DC’s summer event comes to an action-packed close When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a big week for DC with theAbsolute Powercrossover finally reaching its conclusion and immediately segueing intothe new DC All In eraand the launch ofthe Absolute Universe. Absolute Power #4 by Mark Waid, Dan Mora, and Alejandro Sánchez packs in the surprises with an issue that finally brings the story of Amanda Waller’s attempts to rid the world of superheroes for good to a close.
Oct. 2, 2024
It looks like Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock could return, as producer teases "there is a future" for the BBC show
BBC Sherlock could make a comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC Sherlock show starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman could make a comeback someday, producer Sue Vertue has teased. “We always say never say never. I’ve still got the set in storage somewhere, which is probably rotten, to be honest with you,” Vertue toldDeadline. “It’s just getting everybody aligned, it’s getting the actors to want to do it.
Oct. 2, 2024
James Gunn unveils DC's most intriguing project yet: a Robin movie with a "mix of animation, puppetry, and CGI"
Jason Todd and Dick Grayson take the spotlight in Dynamic Duo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Robin movie has been unveiled by DC Studios. But there’s a twist: it’s set to be an animated film with “puppetry and CGI”. As first reported byDeadline, Dynamic Duo will be brought to life by animation studio Swaybox. The co-creator, Arthur Mintz, will be on directing duties, with the movie focusing on two of Batman’s most iconic sidekicks, Jason Todd and Dick Grayson.
Oct. 2, 2024
Marvel is transferring a character straight from the MCU into Marvel Comics - here's how
Get an early look at pages from Kahhori: Reshaper of Worlds #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November is Native American heritage month in the US, and to celebrate, Marvel is making the unprecedented move of having Indigenous Mohawk hero Kahhori travel from the MCU toMarvel Comicscontinuity. And unlike previous characters who made the jump from the screen to the page, such as Phil Coulson and Darcy Lewis, Kahhori is actually going straight from MCU continuity to the comics as the exact same version of the character.
Oct. 2, 2024
Microsoft asks devs using "competitor's products" why they aren't making games for Xbox: "You probably have a great perspective we could learn from"
PlayStation and Nintendo, watch out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoftis expanding the definition of user feedback and starting to collect information from not only players, but developers, too. In doing so, the company is hoping to figure out why developers don’t want to make games for Xbox. “By directly engaging with game creators, Xbox aims to get the data that’ll help address pain points,” readsa new blogon the Microsoft developer page.
Oct. 2, 2024
New Deadpool and Wolverine behind-the-scenes video reveals unseen Gambit footage as Channing Tatum reveals how the Marvel movie made his childhood dream come true
See more of Channing Tatum as Gambit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MoreDeadpool and Wolverinebehind the scenes footage has been unveiled, and this time the spotlight is onChanning Tatum’s Gambit. In the video, which you can see below, we get a fresh look at Tatum on set, as the actor talks more about his lengthy journey to playing the character on screen – and how finally playing the superhero in theMarvel Phase 5movie fulfilled a childhood dream.
Oct. 2, 2024
New trailer for Amazon's video game TV show proves it's going to be a love letter to some forgotten classics
Unreal Tournament gets the focus in new trailer for Prime Video’s Secret Level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forAmazon’s upcoming Secret Level video game anthologyshines the light on Unreal Tournament, and it’s given us a pang of PC shooter nostalgia. Here, it’s recreated as a sweeping neon-lit cityscape, complete with baying crowds, frayed tempers, and a mega-stadium in which to hold the action.
Oct. 2, 2024
Palworld shows no signs of stopping as the PUBG studio signs up to turn the survival game into a mobile game, even as a lawsuit with Nintendo rumbles on
Krafton says the “main fun elements” of Palworld will be “faithfully” implemented When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair may bein the midst of a legal battlewith Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, but that has not stopped PUBG publisher Krafton from signing a licensing agreement to bring the IP to mobile. As revealed in apress release(translated viaGoogleand DeepL), Krafton says it will “expand the Palworld IP to mobile platforms” with a project developed by PUBG Studios.
Oct. 2, 2024
You might be ready for Diablo 4 DLC, but not as ready as the streamer who hit level 100 and beat a Tier 100 Nightmare Dungeon using nothing but gear found at level 1
“Yeah, rescaling in Vessel Of Hatred seems like a good idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first bigDiablo 4 DLCis set to launch on October 8, and alongside Vessel of Hatred we’re alsogetting a massive revamp to progression. For the most hardcoreDiablo 4players, that change can’t come soon enough, as evidenced by an absurd level 1 to 100 grind from streamer Wudijo using nothing but gear equipped at level 1.
Oct. 2, 2024
Salem’s Lot stars tease the scariest scene in the new horror movie and say it was just as creepy to shoot it
Exclusive: The cast of new Stephen King adaptation Salem’s Lot reveal the scariest scene in the movie and what it was like fighting off vampires When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much like the novel, the new Stephen King adaptationSalem’s Lothas no shortage of jump scares, but one moment even had the cast feeling tense as they reveal what it was like to shoot that terrifying morgue scene.
Oct. 2, 2024
Scream 7 release date, cast, plot, and everything else we know so far
Scream 7 is stalking its way to theaters, so here’s everything you need to know about Ghostface’s comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you need a quick refresher on some of thebest horror moviesever made, Scream kickstarted a global phenomenon back when it was first released in 1996. For years, we’ve followed Sidney Prescott’s never-ending battle with the masked killer Ghostface.
Oct. 2, 2024
Singer Robbie Williams is played by a CGI monkey in first trailer for a bafflingly unique biopic with rave reviews
Better Man is out this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This ain’t Bohemian Rhapsody. The first trailer for Better Man, starring Robbie Williams as a CGI monkey, has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see what appears to be your everyday musical biopic – scenes of the artist as a child, performing on stage, and trashing a room – but, uh, in this case, the artist is played by a CGI monkey.
Oct. 2, 2024
Some of Cartoon Network’s best animated shows have suddenly been removed from Max
Another batch of animated shows is gone from the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s happening again: another batch of beloved animated shows have disappeared from Max. The titles that were removed are some of Cartoon Network’s most significant (i.e. If Nickelodeon is known for Spongebob and the Fairly Oddparents, Cartoon Network is known for Regular Show and Steven Universe.
Oct. 2, 2024
Space Marine 2 dev tells rude players to stop being mean, not just because it's common decency, but because "you don’t want to insult Henry Cavill, brother, no you don’t"
Just imagine everyone you meet online is Henry Cavill and you’ll be fine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Warhammer 40,000:Space Marine 2devs have been getting reports of “hurtful behaviors” in-game, and they want you to please remember to play nice - after all, you could be playing with Henry Cavill. “It has been reported that some players were displaying hurtful behaviors or comments in-game,” the devs say in a newcommunity update.
Oct. 2, 2024
Speedrunners are already tearing the new Zelda game apart, beating Echoes of Wisdom in less than an hour with only 4 hearts
Zelda was done with her first solo adventure before lunchtime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speedrunners are already tearingThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomapart, as at least one streamer has beaten the game in less than an hour. Speedrunners wasted no time inbreaking Echoes of Wisdom into tiny little pieces at launch, but discoveries made in the past week or so have turned Zelda’s first epic solo adventure into more of a one-hour nuisance for the very productive princess.
Oct. 2, 2024
Starfield design lead says the space RPG is "in a lot of ways" the "hardest thing Bethesda has ever done" and also "the best game we've ever made"
Emil Pagliarulo says “we pushed ourselves to make something totally different” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfielddesign director Emil Pagliarulo knows the sci-fi RPG isn’t “everyone’s cup of tea”, but he still reckons it’s one of Bethesda’s most ambitious projects as well as its best in a lot of ways. We sat down with Pagliaruloahead of Starfield’s first story expansion,Shattered Space, and he explained how Bethesda views its new IP in relation to its more established and, let’s be real, beloved franchises like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout.
Oct. 2, 2024
Steam's turn-based RPG sale slashes prices on some of my favorite games ever, and unfortunately for my wallet, great games I haven't played too
Dragon Quest 11, XCOM 2, and Darkest Dungeon are among many heavily discounted turn-based games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 11, XCOM 2, and Marvel’s Midnight Suns are among many heavily discounted games inSteam’s turn-based RPG sale. Those are some of my favorite turn-based games ever, but there are also a ton of other great (and more recent) games on sale that I haven’t played and which are currently threatening me and my poor wallet.
Oct. 2, 2024
Tekken boss says iconic ruffian Heihachi has so many "illegitimate children" he has trouble remembering them
Heihachi, you dog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Katsuhiro Harada,Bandai Namco’s Tekken director, took to X to inform fans that series villain Heihachi Mishima might be even more wicked than originally thought. In addition to being a profoundly power-hungry maniac, Heihachi is also a terrible father. OK, you probably already knew that. In Tekken 1, Heihachi tosses his five-year-old son Kazuya off a cliff, leading the child to make a pact with a demon and get strong.
Oct. 2, 2024
The 33 greatest Harrison Ford movies
He’s been Han Solo, Indiana Jones, Jack Ryan, and oh so many more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For a man who feverishly safeguards his privacy, Harrison Ford sure is one of the most famous people on the planet. With more than 30 amazing movies to his name, his profile is just hard to ignore. But which are truly the best?
Oct. 2, 2024
The characters from Star Wars animated show The Bad Batch return for their first ever solo comic
Clone Force 99 are back in action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars animated show The Bad Batch may havewrapped up its third and final season earlier this year, but the missions of Clone Force 99 are not quite over just yet. A new five-issue series from Dark Horse will bring the squad to the fore once again with their first ever solo comic.
Oct. 2, 2024
The famous Blizzard graveyard of canceled games includes a sci-fi Diablo and a Warcraft take on Helldivers
The Overwatch developer has a ton of skeletons in the closet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Blizzard is notorious for canceling games, but the sheer number of abandoned ideas might still surprise you. It’ll also make you wonder what your life would have been like with five times as many World of Warcraft spin-offs in it. Journalist Jason Schreier discusses Blizzard’s lengthy video games kill list on a new episode ofthe MinnMax podcast, on which he also promotes his book Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future ofBlizzard Entertainment, out October 8.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom takes rare early price cut
Zelda’s magical dungeon crawling adventure is already discounted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom has only been on the shelves for less than a week, but it’s already taking its first-ever price drop. For context we rarely see first-party Nintendo Switch games taking any discounts straight out the gate - it’s only in the last year or so that these types of games have been treated to price cuts of more than a couple of dollars.
Oct. 2, 2024
The new Storm #1 explained - everything you need to know about her new mission, new headquarters, and possible new powers
Everything you need to know about the new Storm #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Storm has been declared “Earth’s Mightiest Mutant,” and to prove it, she’s now struck out on her own as a solo hero in October 2’s Storm #1, which puts Ororo Munroe in the spotlight with a new mission, anew team in the Avengers, and a new headquarters as part ofMarvel’s ongoing relaunch of the X-Men line.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Sims 4 teases its spooky new Life and Death expansion, leaving us hopeful a Reaper career may finally be in the works
But can we romance Grim? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As EA gears up to release the first full trailer forThe Sims 4’s spooktacularLife and Death expansion pack, developers dropped a short teaser to tide fans over - and it features just enough footage to send all sorts of speculations running wild. The recentlife-and-death-themed expansionreveal seemingly came out of nowhere, but it’s been on the community’s mind ever since the mysterious placeholder pages for preorders first popped up.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel will have some "deep cut" characters, so where are my Lubba heads at?
We’re getting deep into the lore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be getting even deeper into lore in its sequel, according to Toad actor Keegan-Michael Key. “One thing I can say about the second movie is that it’s a little broader in scope, and where it takes place is very intriguing lore and the Mario world,” the actor toldMen’s Journal.
Oct. 2, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 showrunner talks the "cosmic connection" between Daryl and Carol, but warns of heartbreak for shippers
Exclusive: Showrunner David Zabel tells us what to expect in the second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature original appeared in SFX Issue 383. Subscribe to the magazine online here. From his introduction in the third episode of the flagship series, Daryl Dixon has always represented the personification of the insular, rural American. From his poor, abused upbringing to his indefatigable loyalty for the very few people he trusts, Dixon is the antithesis of worldliness.
Oct. 2, 2024
This is probably your last chance to get the 128GB Quest 3, but it's not the only VR headset discount I'd recommend right now
Don’t wait around on this, because stock is already disappearing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally got confirmation last week that the Meta Quest 3S is real, and it’s arriving this year. As a few rumors hinted though, it does mean that Meta is discontinuing some of its existing headsets to make room for a more affordable model.
Oct. 2, 2024
Thunderbolts star Lewis Pullman still doesn't yet know if his new MCU character will end up being a hero or a villain: "I would enjoy going in either direction"
Exclusive: Star Lewis Pullman discusses whether his Thunderbolts character is a hero or a villain and says there are a lot of “unknowns” in the MCU for him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to rumors, Lewis Pullman will soon suit up as Marvel comic’s The Sentry in upcoming movieThunderbolts. But since this is the character’s first time being brought to life on screen, we are wondering whether the super being will be presented as a hero or a villain in the wider MCU, and Pullman is keen to know too.
Oct. 2, 2024
Tony Hawk is producing a skateboarding anthology series that’s being compared to Netflix’s Monster – but not for the reasons you might think
Sk8 or Die is now in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tony Hawk and Steve-O from Jackass are executive-producing Sk8 or Die, an upcoming anthology series. The series will tell a brand new real-life story in each season, much like Netflix’s Monster anthology series. The first season will tell the story of former pro skater Lee Ralph.
Oct. 2, 2024
We asked Bethesda what it learned making Starfield and what it's carrying forward – the studio's design director said: "Fans really, really, really want Elder Scrolls 6"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were ever in any doubt, Bethesda does, indeed, know that y’all are eagerly awaiting the next Elder Scrolls game. Weinterviewed studio design director Emil Pagliaruloahead ofStarfield’s first story expansion,Shattered Space, and asked him what making the space RPG has taught the studio that he thinks it’ll carry into future projects. His answer?
Oct. 2, 2024
Former Rockstar tech lead says "I actually got a basic deathmatch going for GTA3" long before GTA Online made billions
Former GTA technical director Obbe Vermeij says “we always wanted to add a multiplayer game to GTA” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Rockstar technical lead Obbe Vermeij has said early stabs at GTA 3 multiplayer included a basic version of a deathmatch-style mode. Of course, GTA deathmatch goes all the way back to the PC version of the original 1997 title, and was continued in GTA 2, but GTA 3 never got official multiplayer support.
Oct. 2, 2024
Project Rene definitely isn't The Sims 5, and new leaks of EA's upcoming multiplayer sim prove as much
Do I smell microtransactions in the air? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsThe Sims 4community prepares for the spooktacularLife and Death expansion packthis fall, another one of EA’s future projects has leaked - and the work-in-progress is not exactly what fans had in mind. Project Reneisn’t The Sims 5. EA recently clarified, in fact, that there would be no Sims 5 at all.
Oct. 1, 2024
Top 10 Xbox Game Pass horror games to get in the mood for Halloween 2024
Celebrate spooky season with these creepy Game Pass gems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Season’s greetings to all my fellow fear fiends! If you’re on the hunt for the best horror games to play on Xbox Game Pass this Halloween, I’m proud to announce that I’ve done the hard work for you. 10. Dead by Daylight (Halloween event)
Oct. 1, 2024
"The one thing indies have that giant corporations can't deliver" is an "authentic relationship" with fans, says city builder dev: "You can't put every Star Wars Outlaws developer on Discord"
“The new reality of this industry is gonna make that much more common” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afteroverhauling his unique city-building game into Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chroniclesto tremendous acclaim from players, solo developer Tomas Sala says indie developers have a key advantage over AAA studios because they can build a direct relationship with fans online. Sala tells GamesRadar+ that when he interacts with players online, “I get this comment, ‘Oh, the developer is responding, oh my God!
Oct. 1, 2024
16 years later, Spore returns with new developers and a promise to "honor" the god sim's history but no sequel or "major updates"
Like an arrow to the heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sporerevolutionized the sim genre when it released back in 2008, capturing the attention of countless players worldwide - but 16 years later, there’s still no sight of a sequel. Unfortunately, it looks as though nothing about that will change anytime soon. A brand-new announcement on the game’s officialwebsite, the first in literal years, sparked false hope in longtime fans' hearts.
Oct. 1, 2024
7 EA FC 25 tips you should know before playing
See the best young players and master bronze pack method with these key FC 25 tips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A handful of FC 25 tips can make all the difference in fast-tracking you to career mode glory or Division Rivals success – so we’ve gone two better. OurEA FC 25scouting report covers new five-a-side mode Rush, ladder players, bronze pack method, and two critical tables charting the fastest players and best wonderkids.
Oct. 1, 2024
8 hours later, PlayStation Network creeps back online after PS4 and PS5 players go without online multiplayer and more
Players are reporting that PSN is finally coming back online in some countries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Players are reporting that thePlayStation Networkisfinallystarting to come back online after a lengthy eight-hour outage that has prevented users onPS5, PS4, and beyond from playing online multiplayer games. For the last eight hours, people across the web, PS5, PS4, and even PS3 and Vita have been struggling with service outages across everything from the PlayStation Store to PlayStation Video, account management, and gaming itself.
Oct. 1, 2024
A manga legend's forgotten series got translated into English for the first time in 26 years, and it's everything I love about paranormal romance
Last Quarter by Ai Yazawa is finally getting an English release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mangaka Ai Yazawa is best known for Nana, one of the top-selling manga in existence. After debuting in 1999, the story of softhearted Nana has prompted live-action movies, Hello Kitty collabs, and rabidTikTok fandom, but its success hasn’t guaranteed Yazawa’s other work the same star treatment.
Oct. 1, 2024
After going into debt to make it, Danganronpa lead worries his strategy RPG has too much content: "When games are too long, players can get put off, so we’re trying not to talk about it too much"
How big will The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems thatDanganronpacreator Kazutaka Kodaka has a lot up his sleeve when it comes to his new tactical JRPG, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy - so much so that he thinks the sheer amount of content might be intimidating to fans. This lines up with what the developer previously toldFamitsuin an interview - The Hundred Line’s scale grew exponentially and quickly mid-development, prompting the team to realize that it couldn’t viably achieve everything it had planned to unless it aimed for a much bigger game than originally envisioned.
Oct. 1, 2024
After John Wick and Game of Thrones got their own indie games, indie publisher Devolver starts new label with a "new approach to licensed games"
Big Fan Games is going all-in on game adaptations of existing franchises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie publisher Devolver Digital has started a new publishing label called Big Fan Games dedicated to licensed projects. “Like you, we’re really into games. But when it comes to ‘licensed games’, we think there’s room for a new approach,” reads a press release.
Oct. 1, 2024
After months of waiting, we finally know when Demon Slayer's latest season is coming to Netflix
Demon Slayer season 4 is coming to Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Demon Slayer season 4aired on Crunchyroll earlier this year, but we’ve been patiently waiting to hear when it will land on Netflix. The streaming service already has seasons 1-3, and now new episodes are arriving on October 31. The officialDemon Slayer accountconfirmed the news, tweeting: “Training, training, training!
Oct. 1, 2024
Amazon just put the first two seasons of one of its best animated fantasy shows on YouTube for free
The Legend of Vox Machina season 3 premieres October 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has just put the first two seasons of The Legend of Vox Machina onYouTubefor free ahead of the premiere of the animated show’s third season. The voice cast includes Critical role mainplayers Mercer, Laura Bailey, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Liam O’Brien, Marisha Ray, Sam Riegel, and Travis Willingham.
Oct. 1, 2024
As No Man's Sky gears up to become a PS5 Pro-enhanced game, 1 dev teases that "as an engine programmer who has been through all the PS iterations," the "console absolutely rocks"
Hello Games can “take pride that our tiny team is part of this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Promay have turned heads for its hefty price tag, but ahead of its launch next month, one No Man’s Sky developer says it “absolutely rocks” – and that’s coming from an “engine programmer who has been through all the PS iterations” from the start.
Oct. 1, 2024
Blizzard's axed MMO Project Titan reportedly "cost the company $80 million," and was like Animal Crossing or The Sims meets Overwatch
“It was just a debacle for the company as a whole” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Journalist and author Jason Schreier discusses Blizzard’s scrapped project in a recent podcast with theLimit Break Network. “It cost the company $80 million, as well as six or seven years of opportunity costs; potential other projects that were lost along the way,” Schreier reveals.
Oct. 1, 2024
Bungie says Destiny 2's new "medium-sized expansions" are about as big as Rise of Iron from the original Destiny, and the first is a Metroidvania inside the MMO
“But this is happening twice a year” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBungieprepares to shift Destiny 2 toa twice-yearly expansion model buoyed by “medium-sized” releases, assistant game director Robbie Stevens pointed to the original Destiny 2 to clarify that we’re in for roughly Rise of Iron-sized experiences. Stevens discussed Destiny 2’s future ina developer livestreamearlier today, October 1. “The way we’re kind of looking at the size of these is similar to Rise of Iron from Destiny 1, but this is happening twice a year,” Stevens said.
Oct. 1, 2024
Chilling new trailer for Netflix's latest crime thriller Woman of the Hour is based on a surprising true story
The movie releases on October 18 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the main trailer for Woman of the Hour, Pitch Perfect star Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut. As well as making her debut in the director’s chair, Kendrick also stars in the crime thriller – she plays aspiring actor Cheryl, a contestant on The Dating Game who wins a date with a man named Rodney Alcala – who also happens to be a serial killer.
Oct. 1, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 nearly got a quest that turned the dystopian RPG into fan-favorite indie Superhot, and now a modder has unwittingly stepped in to add the next best thing
“Now someone did it!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the manyCyberpunk 2077ideas left on the cutting room floor has returned to the dystopian RPG, and by sheer coincidence, too. Last week, modder Jackexe shared amodthat essentially turns Cyberpunk 2077 into indie favorite Superhot. The short version is that time only moves when you do, and how quickly it moves is also dependent on how quickly you move.
Oct. 1, 2024
Dan Da Dan release schedule – when is episode 11 on Netflix and Crunchyroll?
Here’s when the eleventh episode of sci-fi anime Dan Da Dan is streaming on Netflix and Crunchyroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dan Da Danepisode 11 is just around the corner and, quick as a flash, one of fall’s bestnew animeshows now only has just two episodes left. As we inch towards the end of the first season, we’re here to guide you on when you can see Okarun and Momo next.
Oct. 1, 2024
Darkseid represents superhero fatigue and DC All in is the solution according to Absolute Batman writer Scott Snyder
The DC All In Special reinvents the iconic supervillain for a new era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next age of DC begins this week with the publication of the hotly-anticipated DC All In Special – a 64-page flipbook-style comic that tells two connected stories that set up the future of both the core DCU and the newly-revealedAbsolute Universe.
Oct. 1, 2024
Don't spend $700 - this discounted PS5 controller will make you a pro
The only Pro around here will be your gameplay once you grab this controller deal. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve spent a long time reviewing PS5 controllers in the last two years, and while there are some great choices out there, none of them come close to the Victrix Pro BFG. It’s a gamepad that you can change depending on what you need from it.
Oct. 1, 2024
Dragon Age veteran crunches the numbers on Concord's reported $400 million cost: "A project that is in trouble can get really big in an effort to get it over the finish line"
“Did it cost 400 million dollars? I’m not sure, I think we can make it plausible that it did” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWareveteran Mark Darrah has crunched the numbers on whether Concord’sreported$400 million development costs are accurate, essentially concluding that it’s entirely possible and plausible that it did. Darrah also estimates the “fully loaded staff month”, that is how much it cost Sony to keep every member of Concord’s development team on staff, to be $15,000 a month.
Oct. 1, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 went all-in on action, so modders are defying Square Enix by cranking up the RPG elements the series is known for
It’s as cool as you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enix’s action RPG Final Fantasy 16 puts heavy emphasis on the action. The FF16 modding community is working on changing that — and pretty effectively, too. Some fans of the series — including me — were disappointed by FF16’s threadbare equipment system and loot, in particular. You could go the game’s entire, nearly 40-hour campaign without paying much attention to steely protagonist Clive’s weapon options, and it wouldn’t make a meaningful difference in combat.
Oct. 1, 2024
Following yet more Zelda leaks, Switch emulator Ryujinx has disappeared after Nintendo reportedly "offered an agreement to stop working on the project"
The other big Switch emulator appears to be no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Switch emulator Yuzu shut down earlier this yearafter a settlement with Nintendo, which wasn’t altogether happy aboutextensive pre-release Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom leaks. Now, following another round of pre-release leaks for another series entry withThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the other big Switch emulator has disappeared from the internet.
Oct. 1, 2024
HBO's next big show starring The Boys and Ozark actors is here to mock how your favorite superhero movies are made
The Franchise hits Max on October 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The official trailer for The Franchise, a new comedy about the making of a blockbuster superhero movie, is here – and we’re ready for the absolute absurdity. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, chaos ensues. We see everything from poor VFX to the director being accused of sexism (though he’s always “wanted to do a feminism”) to an on-set brawl brewing on the day the studio is supposed to come visit.
Oct. 1, 2024
MMO dev says it's the "perfect time to grab a shower" after tearing servers down over economy-destroying potion dupe found in Old School RuneScape
Jagex takes OSRS trade offline, then knocks the servers down and rolls them back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape faced another economy-compromising dupe bug this week following the release of new content on September 25. Players found a way to generate countless valuable potions from thin air, forcing developer Jagex to disable all trade, yank the MMO’s servers offline, and ultimately roll them back to resolve related issues.
Oct. 1, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush 2 was already 6 months into development when Xbox shut down Tango Gameworks
Why, Xbox, why? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhenMicrosoftshut down The Evil Within studio Tango Gameworks in June, fans mourned the loss of potential. It turns out, they had good reason to. At the time of its closure, Tango was six months into production on Hi-Fi Rush 2. “I knew [Tango was] working on Hi-Fi Rush 2 when we started talking,” says Krafton head of corporate development Maria Park.
Oct. 1, 2024
How to start Shattered Space in Starfield
You need to find the Oracle space station to begin the Shattered Space expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To start Shattered Space in Starfield you’ve got to jump between planets until you find a massive House Va’ruun space station. You don’t need to create a new character and, despite having no fixed location, the station is easy to find as it will randomly spawn in when you travel.
Oct. 1, 2024
How we test gaming tablets at GamesRadar+
Putting tablets to the test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got platforms to run our games on pretty much every sized screen you can imagine these days, but many prefer the middle ground of the gaming tablet. Whether you an Apple Arcade fan or simply looking for a portable streaming gadget, these slabs can make for excellent PC and console accessories.
Oct. 1, 2024
I use this gaming keyboard every day and I've never seen it this cheap
Save $85 on the Asus ROG Azoth at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAsusROG Azoth has been my daily driver since it launched last year and it’s been a delight to return to after testing so many gaming keyboards in between. That’s why I watch its price activity like a hawk - this is a $250 device, but those numbers have been wriggling south for a few months now.
Oct. 1, 2024
I'm a Sega Genesis nerd, but I use this wireless controller more than my original gamepad
A new way to cut the cord on your old Genesis setup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before some of you fellow nerds reach for your pitchforks in defence of thebest retro consoles, hear me out. I’ll always pass a Coke or Pepsi style test when it comes to original controllers, mostly because I’ve spent more time with them than immediate family members.
Oct. 1, 2024
Larian's 14 favorite Baldur's Gate 3 mods include everything true D&D sickos could want, like a level 20 cap, 16 character party limit, and excessively pretty dice
If you’ve ever wanted to be a little fish guy, your time is now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3patch 7 is now on consoles, which means all platforms have access to the RPG’s shiny new mod manager. Larian has taken the opportunity to put out a list - or rather, several lists - of its own favorite mods to help you get started.
Oct. 1, 2024
Meet the new Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy including Star-Lord, Captain Marvel, and more in Marvel's January 2025 Ultimate Universe advance solicitations
Get an early look at what’s ahead for Marvel’s Ultimate Universe in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Ultimate Universe is expanding again in January with the reveal of the Ultimate Guardians of the Galaxy, who will debut in Ultimates #8. But that’s just the start of what’s ahead for the Ultimate Universe as itreaches the end of its first year- and closes in on the return of the Maker, the villain who created the new Ultimate Universe, and who could change everything when he escapes his current captivity.
Oct. 1, 2024
"The merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder" is coming to Nintendo Switch next month after earning 95% positive reviews on Steam
Dotage released right about a year ago on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dotage (stylized dotAGE), one of the biggest surprise indie hits of last year, is coming to Nintendo Switch on October 24. After nine years in development,it released last October on PC to unanimous praise. Watching Dotage exceed the expectations of Italy-based developer Michele Pirovano has been a real joy.
Oct. 1, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds director casually reveals that you can bait a giant lightning wyvern to help you "round up whole herds" of weaker monsters
You will become the dragon master When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcom’s upcoming action role-playing gameMonster Hunter Wildsseems to be fantastically full of horrific beasts and unexplored land, and that’s all great. But what’s really important is the fact that you can, apparently, bend great dragons to your will. Game director Yuya Tokuda talked about it in an interview with the Japanese gaming siteAutomaton, though he doesn’t seem as excited about it as I am.
Oct. 1, 2024
Moo Deng is welcome everywhere, especially Helldivers 2: "Protection Order for pygmy hippos implemented" by the one and only General Brasch
The tiny hippo is safe in the Galactic War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World-famous zoo animal Moo Deng can now add “Helldivers 2 sweetheart” to her long list of accomplishments. The young pygmy hippo, who went viral in September forbeing adorable, is now an official part of the co-op third-person shooter thanks to a new set of patch notes.
Oct. 1, 2024
My first hours in Starfield Shattered Space feel like a Lovecraftian Fallout adventure, and I haven't even met the giant snake yet
Space ghosts, religious experiments, and a cosmic serpent? Sign me up for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is yet to be a Bethesda expansion that doesn’t start with players sticking their nose where it doesn’t belong.Starfield Shattered Spaceis no exception, beginning with a distress signal that actively warns you not to board The Oracle, a space station that hangs ominously above whichever planet you’ve happened to start the expansion at.
Oct. 1, 2024
Netflix invites us back into the arena in new Squid Game season 2 trailer
Let the games begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game season 2is returning very soon, and Netflix has unveiled a new teaser that invites us back into the arena. In the clip, which you can watch above, Gong Yoo’s salesman is seen preparing to recruit more players in the game. He readies those infamous red and blue envelopes, dons his suit, and steps out onto the train platform.
Oct. 1, 2024
Netflix shares first look at Chris Pratt and Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown in new Russo brothers movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled a first look at the new Russo brothers movie starring Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, and Ke Huy Quan. The Electric State stars Brown as an orphaned teenager named Michelle who traverses the American West with a sweet but mysterious robot, and an eccentric drifter in search of her younger brother.
Oct. 1, 2024
Salem’s Lot cast explain how the movie stays true to Stephen King’s story despite its many plot changes
Exclusive: Salem’s Lot stars Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodward, and Makenzie Leigh explain how they honored author Stephen King in the new adaptation despite storyline changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary author Stephen King’s vampire novel Salem’s Lot will soon see its third adaptation come to life, this time as a movie. But despite the many changes and tweaks the plotline had to go through, stars Lewis Pullman, Alfre Woodward, and Makenzie Leigh say they still remained true to the story and honored King in the process.
Oct. 1, 2024
Skyrim mirror mode mod flips the entire game, dealing psychic damage to the RPG's biggest fans: "Weirding out most anyone that plays has just been an unforeseen bonus"
Skyrim’s Mirror Mode mod makes it a whole new RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The most ambitious mods may try to convert games into something else entirely or make old games feel fresh again through seismic changes, andas one of the most-modded titles of all time, Skyrim has seen its fair share of overhauls. But I’ve never seen anything quite like theMirror Mode mod recently cooked up by modder MontyBellroy.
Oct. 1, 2024
Sony has a different approach to combatting 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro scalpers in Japan, imposing a strict set of purchase requirements that must be met
That’s one way to handle them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterSonyunveiled its stunningPlayStation 30th Anniversary collectionand preorders went live, the limited editionPS5 Probundlesold outalmost immediately - and unsurprisingly, this sparked a slew of listings fromscalpersonline. While it was previously revealed that there would be a"highly limited supply"of the special edition consoles, there were essentially no purchase requirements put in place to prevent scalping - in the West, anyway.
Oct. 1, 2024
Spoilers are currently the scariest thing about Silent Hill 2 Remake as early copies break street date and hours of gameplay surfaces online
In my restless dreams I see those spoilers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Watch out, folks –Silent Hill 2’s shiny new remake has broken its street date, and massive gameplay videos – including lengthy streams – have begun surfacing online. While those who pre-order Silent Hill 2’s digital deluxe edition can expect to dive into the freshly remade horror classic two days before its general October 8 release date, players definitely weren’t meant to be able to get into it quite this early.
Oct. 1, 2024
Star Wars actor Giancarlo Esposito teases a "trilogy, or more" of Mandalorian movies
The Mandalorian & Grogu could just be the beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian star Giancarlo Esposito has revealed that he thinksThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie could just be the beginning of a new Star Wars trilogy. “As in the MCU…Disneywill figure out how to join all of these characters into one really great movie or TV show.
Oct. 1, 2024
Starfield's first story expansion, Shattered Space, launches to 42% positive "mixed" reviews on Steam
“It’s not that it’s bad, it’s just incredibly mediocre” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a year after the launch ofStarfield, its first big story expansionShattered Spaceis here - but so far, fans have generally been less than enthused with the results. The DLC has launched to “mixed” reviews on Steam, as players take issue with its limited content and compare it unfavorably with previous Bethesda expansions.
Oct. 1, 2024
Stephen King is excited about the new Salem's Lot movie – and he's showing his enthusiasm in the sweetest way
Salem’s Lot is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has shared his enthusiasm about the upcoming Salem’s Lot adaptation in the best way possible. “My and my friend the Count await the premiere of the latest ‘SALEM’S LOT, October 3,HBO Max,” he wrote on Twitter, along with a photo of him with a framed poster of the movie, holding a Dracula figure – perfect for a vampire movie.
Oct. 1, 2024
Stephen Merchant joins The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3, and he already knows you'll ask him for spoilers: "My lips are sealed"
The UK comedy legend joins Norman Reedus' Walking Dead spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has cast UK comedy legend Stephen Merchant in the upcoming third season of the AMC spin-off. “As a fan of ‘The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon’, I was excited when they asked me to join the [The Walking Dead] universe for season 3.
Oct. 1, 2024
The Rings of Power fans are hoping for another obscure Lord of the Rings character to appear: "The door is open for another mysterious fan-favorite"
Tom Bombadil was cool, but how about a fox? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterTom Bombadil, a rather obscure Tolkien character who was absent from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy, became a significant character in The Rings of Power, fans are hoping another strange figure will make an appearance. This specific character, however, might be obscure to the point where we’d call them a deep-cut.
Oct. 1, 2024
The Witcher's new Geralt proves his mettle by going full Henry Cavill and talking about his love for The Witcher 3: "It’s still to this day one of the best video games of all time"
Liam Hemsworth breaks his silence on being cast as Geralt in The Witcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years on fromreplacing Henry Cavill as Geraltin The Witcher, Liam Hemsworth has broken his silence on taking over the role – and his love for The Witcher games. Speaking on Live with Kelly and Mark (H/TRedanian Intelligence), Hemsworth admitted that, when he was approached about playing Geralt, he hadn’t seen the Netflix series, nor had he read Andrzej Sapkowski’s series of books.
Oct. 1, 2024
This new horror movie from Ocean’s Eleven director looks like In a Violent Nature meets Paranormal Activity
Presence has got a new teaser trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do you get when you mix In A Violent Nature with Paranormal Activity? Well, a trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s new horror movie Presence looks like the answer. Told from the perspective of a supernatural entity, the teaser slowly zooms in on a bedroom with someone sleeping soundly.
Oct. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 players on PC curse galactic game master Joel as PSN outage takes their PS5 brethren out of the Major Order fight for 8 hours: "Hold the line!"
Is there a low Joel won’t stoop to? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players on PC are taking the ongoingPSNoutages in their stride by finding a way to incorporate them into the game’s ongoing narrative – and wouldn’t you know it, game master Joel is once again taking the heat. At the time of writing,Sony’sPSN Service Statusnotes that “some services are experiencing issues” here in the UK - though thesituation seems to be improving in the US.
Sep. 30, 2024
"Everybody settle down": After a PS5 update dropped ads all over the home screen, dev says it's "it's just a (new) bug with an existing feature"
We won’t be stuck with these ads forever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve turned on your PS5 in the past day or so, you’ve likely seen a whole lot more ads on the home screen than you’re used to, with promotions for upcoming games, various trailers, and bits of developer news taking the place of the custom game art that typically appears when you select a game on that menu.
Sep. 30, 2024
"Players can explore like they used to in Fallout and Skyrim": How Shattered Space brings the "bespoke goodness" of past Bethesda RPGs to Starfield
Interview | “We knew very early on that we needed to add an explorable landmass with lots of hand-crafted content” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s any studio that knows how to make a memorable DLC, it’s Bethesda. From taking us to Mirelurk-infested shores in Fallout 4’s Far Harbor, to the realm of Madness in Oblivion’s Shivering Isles, or the vampire hunter fortress inSkyrim: Dawnguard, Bethesda has delivered a strong lineup of expansions over the years.
Sep. 30, 2024
A second season of one of 2024's hottest fantasy anime hits has been announced
Wistoria: Wand and Sword is coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wistoria: Wand and Sword has been greenlit for season 2. The official Twitter account for the fantasy anime announced the new season alongside a poster and a 13-second announcement teaser, both of which can be viewed below. The news comes just one day after the season finale aired on Crunchyroll.
Sep. 30, 2024
Activision Blizzard reportedly clashed with the Overwatch team on how to cope with the hero shooter's swelling demands like OW2, pushed for "hundreds" of hires to be more Call of Duty-like
Not everyone loved that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerActivision BlizzardCEO Bobby Kotick reportedly pushed theOverwatchteam to deal with a swelling workload born of success by borrowing a page from Call of Duty’s book – staffing up to have separate teams working on separate series entries. That comes from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier, who is currently teasing tidbits of his new book,Play Nice: The Rise, Fall, and Future Of Blizzard Entertainment.
Sep. 30, 2024
After 11 years, Xbox One emulators are finally coming to PC - but they're not actually using emulation at all
XWine1 is leading the charge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fan developers have recently revealed XWine1, a compatibility layer that aims to do everything you could want from an Xbox One emulator. The devs unveiled their project to the world on September 8. “Introducing XWine1, an Xbox One translation layer for Windows PCs,” they said onTwitter. “Currently six games are fully playable, with others reaching logos and in-game.
Sep. 30, 2024
After 84 hours in Cyberpunk 2077, God of War is exactly the palate cleanser I needed
Now Playing | I’m having a mid-game stint in Midgard and it’s incredibly refreshing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But if there’s one thing I wasn’t expecting, it’s that playing God of War right in the middle of my first everCyberpunk 2077run would expose the best of each game’s genre. The focused linearity of Santa Monica’s action-adventure couldn’t be further from the RPG sprawl of Night City, and the change hit me harder than one of Kratos' axes.
Sep. 30, 2024
An anime with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score has announced its season 2 return with a new teaser video
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is returning for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End has announced its season 2 return with a new teaser. The clip, which you can watch below, is very brief, but it features the beautiful music and landscapes we would expect from the anime. “It has been decided that a second season of the TV anime will be produced!
Sep. 30, 2024
Chucky creator has the most on-brand response to his horror TV show being canceled, and it sounds like we haven't seen the last of the killer doll
It’s not over for Chucky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After running for three seasons, Syfy’sChuckyspin-off show has been canceled, but creator Don Mancini doesn’t seem too worried about it as he has the perfect response to the axe. However, long-time franchise star and Chucky TV series actor Jennifer Tilly had a much longer reaction. The star alsotook to Twitter, writing “So sad to announce that after three wonderful seasons, the television series Chucky has finally been canceled,” said Tilly.
Sep. 30, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine gag reel is finally here and it has way more shots of Chris Evans getting hit in the crotch than we were expecting
Deadpool and Wolverine heads to streaming on October 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A gag reel forDeadpool and Wolverinehas arrived – and it’s just as ridiculous as we expected. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see plenty of R-rated lines that didn’t make the film for obvious reasons (mainly because they would’ve taken the R-rating to an X-rating), as well as plenty of line flubs from Ryan Reynolds and Chris Evans.
Sep. 30, 2024
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach already has a 2025 release date "decided," but Hideo Kojima can't say when "due to unforeseen circumstances"
Kojima’s baby is still incubating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kojima didn’t explain what “circumstances” prevented a release date announcement, but we at least know that he has one in mind. “As I said at the beginning, I am currently putting together the game, so it’s not finished yet, but I’m feeling really good about it and it’s even weirder than Death Stranding 1,” he continues.
Sep. 30, 2024
Desperate to get another RTS off the ground, Blizzard developers reportedly pitched Warcraft 4 and a Call of Duty RTS that got shot down
Warcraft 3: Reforged made a real-time strategy return tough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard hasn’t dipped its toes into the real-time strategy waters in a hot minute, but it’s reportedly not for a lack of trying. Developers “desperate” for an RTS return have reportedly pitched everything from Warcraft 4 to a Call of Duty spin-off to no luck.
Sep. 30, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director reckons he could write the base for 5 more games "in a couple of weeks because I'm always thinking about Dragon Age"
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director John Epler is ready for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardcreative director John Epler says there’s no shortage of Dragon Age lore floating around in his head. It’s been almost 10 years since the last Dragon Age game, but Epler reckons he’s got enough story fodder in his mind for another five entries of the long-running RPG series.
Sep. 30, 2024
Elrond actor gives his take on the Galadriel kiss, as Rings of Power co-star has the perfect Star Wars comparison: "It's very Leia and Luke, if we're being honest"
Exclusive: Elrond actor Robert Aramayo explains to GamesRadar+ why that kiss was all about practicality, not passion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elrond and Galadriel’s kiss inThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 7has proveddivisive among fans, but actor Robert Aramayo has defended the moment, insisting it’s a scene borne out of practicality, not passion, “It’s very practical in the moment,” Robert Aramayo tells GamesRadar+ “I think it’s the best way to give her the keys to get free.
Sep. 30, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 patch 7.1 sheds needed light on a main Dawntrail character, turns a 24-man raid into a Savage, and introduces a beloved character from the FF series' first MMO
Christmas is coming in November this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A good while has now passed since the monumentalDawntrailrelease, and theFinal Fantasy 14community is looking to the future asSquare Enixunveils patch 7.1 - an enormous update featuring tons of content while tying some of the expansion story’s loose ends. This article contains light story spoilers for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail.
Sep. 30, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth just took its first major price cut
Venture into The Planet for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth may have been one of the biggest releases of the year so far, but its $69.99 price tag hasn’t shown too many signs of wavering since its February release date. That’s all changed this week, with a $20 discount at Amazon dropping the latest entry in the reboot-trilogy-reimagining to its lowest ever price.
Sep. 30, 2024
“At least your load times are great”: Dragon Age The Veilguard director showed the game to EA’s CEO only to immediately “get walloped right off the edge and down into a pit and die”
Happens to the best of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some capacity,BioWarehas been working onDragon Age: The Veilguard— the soon-to-be fourth game in the fantasy RPG series — for nearly 10 years. In active production, the developer has spent200,000 hoursplaytesting the game’s PC version, dedicated an untold number of hours to recording140,000 voice lines, and, apparently, allotted a few more hours to an embarrassing meeting with the heads of its publisher, EA.
Sep. 30, 2024
Gamescom director says notable publishers like Sony and Nintendo skipping a show "isn't a negative sign"
“It might just not fit their current marketing or release plan” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The organizers behind Gamescom say that notable publishers like Nintendo andSonysitting out a show “isn’t a negative sign” but rather a reflection of how their content and release pipeline looks at that very moment. After all, attending an event doesn’t make sense if you don’t have much to show or share about upcoming games.
Sep. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs promise to let players literally fight with democracy through a "cutting-edge voting system" tied to their in-progress "gigastructure" space station
Just tell the Democracy Space Station where to go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The path toHelldivers 2’s shiny new Democracy Space Station is even longer than expected, and if anything this beast may be even more important than it once seemed.With a staging ground successfully selected and defended– Gaellivare,named after the hometownof creative director Johan Pilestedt – the latest Major Order has kicked off the first of four “construction phases” leading up to the grand opening of the DSS.
Sep. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2 player pleads for help after a bot tank eats a 500kg bomb like it's nothing – accidentally summoning the creative director, who says: "Agree, that should be bye-bye"
It’s a monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 player recently discovered the agonizing truth that some bot tanks in the co-op third person shooter are bulletproof. Or, more accurately, 500kg bomb-proof. In a recentReddit post, the user SLAYA_27 begged devs for relief after their attempt to decimate an enemy tank resulted in an earth-shaking explosion and their untimely, bloody elimination.
Sep. 30, 2024
Hideo Kojima says the choice to create "something new that wasn't Death Stranding" with OD is "a bit risky" as "it's a game like no other"
OD is “a new challenge” for the mastermind designer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimareveals what prompted him to develop the ever-mysteriousOD, and explains why the process has been a “risky” one. Speaking in a recent interview withVariety, the legend behind smash-hit titles likeMetal Gearsays that making aDeath Strandingsequel “is not necessarily difficult.” What is tricky, however, is designing OD, Kojima Productions' upcoming game described as being perfect “for all the players and screamers.
Sep. 30, 2024
Horizon: Zero Dawn developer's next game may be Horizon Online as a third single-player game looks "a ways off"
Aloy’s taking a lil' break When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon Online is reportedly the next game in PlayStation’s open-world robot-dinosaur series, not a single-player threequel. After Horizon: Zero Dawn, sequel Horizon: Forbidden West, and now, just seven years later,Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered, many people expected series developer Guerrilla Games to close out the trilogy it began with a third mainline game.
Sep. 30, 2024
Horror movie Nosferatu gets a new trailer that gives us our best look yet at Bill Skarsgård's terrifying vampire
He’s coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new full-length trailer for Nosferatu has been released, and it looks terrifying. Directed by Robert Eggers, theupcoming horror moviestars Bill Skarsgård as Count Orlok, a terrifying vampire who becomes infatuated with a haunted young woman. The latest trailer sees begins with Lily-Rose Depp’s Ellen Hutter saying “come to me” before we get a glimpse at Count Orlok’s eyes.
Sep. 30, 2024
Hours after releasing their horror zookeeping sim, indie dev reveals a "secret": There are "23 storylines that lead to different endings"
Zoochosis packs some serious replay value When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developer Clapperheads has a little secret for fans ready to dive into its newly released horror zookeeping sim: it has 23 different storylines each leading to a different ending. I’ve had Zoochosis on my radar since it was announced, and its trailer at theFuture Games Showonly made me more excited.
Sep. 30, 2024
How Batman The Last Halloween survived Tim Sale's death to become his parting gift - "Instead of doing something without Tim, let's do something for Tim"
Jeph Loeb never thought he’d finish Batman - The Last Halloween without Tim Sale, but now it’s his dear friend’s parting gift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I didn’t think there was gonna be a plan B, but there turned out to be a plan B,” Loeb told Newsarama, just ahead of The Last Halloween #1’s September 25 release.
Sep. 30, 2024
I haven't look back since buying a dedicated gaming desk, and this Best Buy flash sale can get you there for much less
Grab a flashy desk before the flash sale ends. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As something of a setup nerd, I think gaming desks should be at the top of every players' shopping list. The only problem with that is they’re pretty expensive - it’s all too tempting to splash out on a monstrous RTX 4090 rig and plank it on top of an old dining table.
Sep. 30, 2024
I'm sorry to bring this up already, but the Lego Star Wars Advent Calendar 2024 is at its lowest ever price
Ho ho ho, merry Sithmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Besides being almost $10 off a hugely popular theme, it’s dropping much earlier than I would have expected (we usually see that sort of reduction during the annualBlack Friday Lego deals). Indeed, it’s the best discount on the kit thus far. The question is, should you buy it? It all comes down to how organized you want to be, and how willing you are to wait for a potential saving down the road.
Sep. 30, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza trailer is a bloody, high-octane, and effortlessly cool adaptation of the beloved games – the picture-perfect Kamurocho is just a bonus
The series hits Prime Video in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first proper trailer for Like A Dragon: Yakuza has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, a voice can be heard telling Kazuma Kiryu (Ryoma Takeuchi) that he turned his back on the brotherhood 10 years prior, with another voice telling him that there is no leaving the yakuza – and that he will never be free.
Sep. 30, 2024
Minecraft's updates may be getting smaller, but the first game drop of the new era seems plenty big with a cool-as-hell mob paying tribute to Doctor Who's best monster
“Don’t blink” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft has completely revamped how it handles updates, and atMinecraftLive this past weekend the devs at Mojang unveiled the first batch of content for this new era. It is, as promised, smaller than the big annual updates that have come before, but with a whole new biome and a rad-looking new mob it’s also a lot more substantial than I was expecting.
Sep. 30, 2024
Netflix adaptations of Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft were reportedly in development before Activision Blizzard filed a lawsuit against the streaming giant
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The book reveals that they had series in development with Netflix for StarCraft, Overwatch, and Diablo,“Schreier begins. “But, uh…” Unfortunately, for anyone hoping to see the likes of Tracer and Winston being buddies and hanging out on their own Netflix show, it’s a big but. Schreier shares a link toan old Variety storycovering the news of Activision Blizzard filing lawsuit against Netflix after allegedly hiring its former chief financial officer Spencer Neumann when he was less than two years into a contract that agreed he’d be employed by Activision for three years.
Sep. 30, 2024
New Deadpool and Wolverine deleted scene reveals more from a Loki fan favorite character
Paradox meets his boss in this Deadpool and Wolverine deleted scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the announcement ofDeadpool and Wolverine’s home release, a stream of deleted scenes and bonus features have made their way online. First, Ryan Reynolds' Merc with the Mouththrew in a cheeky meta MCU referenceand, now, the latest scrapped scene reveals more about the inner workings of the TVA.
Sep. 30, 2024
Nintendo could be looking to take the Palworld lawsuit overseas, but 1 attorney suggests it may be harder to win in the US than in Japan
It’s not clear at this point if it’ll win the case in Japan, either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo andThe Pokemon Companycould be looking to suePalworlddeveloper Pocketpair outside of Japan, but doing so might not be easy, one attorney has suggested. Automaton points out that two of these, which seem to describe Pokemon Legends: Arceus-style gameplay mechanics – like throwing one of your own Pokemon at a wild one to start a battle, and one related to riding mount Pokemon – were filed this year, and have also been filed for a faster, ‘Track One’ examination.
Sep. 30, 2024
Re:Zero season 3 release schedule – when is episode 9 on Crunchyroll?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but Re:Zero season 3, episode 9 is going to be a few months away. After the recent mid-season finale, the time-bending anime is going on a short break before its second court. But don’t worry, thereisconfirmation of when it will return. Re:Zero season 3, episode 9 release date: when is the new episode on Crunchyroll?
Sep. 30, 2024
Risk of Rain 2 co-creator says "don't do that" as one fan gets the roguelike sequel running on Nintendo 3DS
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Happily, this 3DS player isn’t really at risk for the fiery CPU explosion Drummond might be anticipating. In another tweet, the fan explains that she isn’t actually operating Risk of Rain 2 on 3DS, but streaming it from her PC. “But it’s still pretty cool nonetheless,“she says. Applications likePinBoxandMoonlighthave allowed users to remotely stream games to their 3DS for years.
Sep. 30, 2024
Sea of Stars unveils local co-op and more in Dawn of Equinox, a massive free update for the smash-hit ode to classic JRPGs
And then, Throes of the Watchmaker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year after its monumental release, stunning turn-based RPGSea of Starsis set to get a big free update featuring everything from three-player local co-op to a relic for speedrunners. The combat in its entirety is changing, too - Mystery Locks are bringing a gameplay loop that allows players to reveal how enemies' spells may be broken upon each new encounter.
Sep. 30, 2024
Shawshank Redemption director reveals the wholesome reason why he came out of retirement to work on Stranger Things season 5
Frank Darabont directed two episodes of Stranger Things season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Darabont, director of revered Stephen King adaptations The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile, is coming out of retirement to direct two episodes ofStranger Things season 5– and it’s for an impossibly wholesome reason. “What really dragged me out of retirement was that my wife and I really love this show,” Darabont toldThe Daily Beast.
Sep. 30, 2024
Solo indie dev behind hit city builder says devs should have more room for failure because "your first game always fails" and "their 10th game might be the next AAA studio"
Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles creator Tomas Sala says supporting indies is “investing in the next generation of the industry, so that there’s something new in 20 years” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tomas Sala, the solo developer behind hit city builder Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles, wants indie devs to have a little more room for failure. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Sala was asked to comment on the difficulty indie developers face building financially viable games and studios, specifically with regards to Steam’s infamous 30% tax it charges developers,which Sala previously decried as a “relic” that “needs to go down”.
Sep. 30, 2024
Space Marine 2's game director "can't wait" for a Warhammer dating sim, as he says to expect bolder 40K video games in the future
Technology will “absolutely” empower more adaptations, says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During arecent chat with Space Marine 2’s game director, Dmitriy Grigorenko, and creative director Oliver Hollis-Leick, a large part of our conversation revolved around Space Marine 2’s technology. It was “very challenging” to make the technology behind it work, admits Grigorenko, but it’s hard to argue with the result – as I said in mySpace Marine 2review, it really does feel like you’ve stepped into an intergalactic shootout.
Sep. 30, 2024
Starfield and Bethesda lead says "Morrowind and its themes and overall vibe were a big inspiration" for the Shattered Space DLC's main planet and city
“I think it’s really unique fictionally and aesthetically,” Emil Pagliarulo says of Dazra city When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield Shattered Spaceis finally here, adding a chunky story expansion to Bethesda’s open-world sci-fi adventure. As the developer worked to build on its latest game, it looked to one of its most popular classics, with The Elder Scrolls 3: Morrowind informing the feel of Shattered Space’s central planet and especially the city of Dazra.
Sep. 30, 2024
The 10 best Warhammer games to play right now
Whether you’re looking for grand strategy or dumb fun, these are the best Warhammer games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To the uninitiated, trying to find the best Warhammer games is a completely baffling task. Warhammer is science fictionandit’s fantasy. It’s little plastic soldiers,andit’s novels, comics, scented candles, and video games. It’s a niche hobbyist thing,andHenry Cavill won’t shut up about it.
Sep. 30, 2024
The director of Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 celebrates the final chapter of the manga's publication with a cool cast drawing
The long-running manga has just published its final chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And so, the end has come… After 271 chapters, Gege Akutami’s hit manga Jujutsu Kaisen has just published its final chapter – you can read it for free right now over at theVIZ Media website. The last few chapters have worked as an epilogue to the climactic Shinjuku Showdown arc, and this final instalment brings the action-packed series to a suitably thoughtful conclusion, while still packing in one last fight.
Sep. 30, 2024
The infamous High Ground scene in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith was Steven Spielberg's idea
“It’s over, Anakin!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stunt coordinator Nick Gillard says the infamous “high ground” scene in Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith was Steven Spielberg’s idea. “I think Spielberg…I think that [was] Spielberg’s idea, that scene. I might be saying too much now but I’m pretty sure it is,” Gillard told theChris and Company podcast. “It’s just the way George [Lucas] hung onto it.
Sep. 30, 2024
The Penguin episode 2 recap and Easter eggs: Sofia Falcone smells a rat
Tensions – and stakes – rise in The Penguin episode 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin episode 2 is now streaming, and the action is amping up in Gotham City as Oz’s quest for power takes him to ever more dangerous places. As the explosive events of episode 1 threaten to catch up with him, Oz must keep his wits about him to evade the wrath of the Falcone family…
Sep. 30, 2024
The Penguin just name-dropped an iconic storyline from the Batman comics
Remember No Man’s Land? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin episode 2doesn’t just up the ante in The Batman spin-off – it also references a classic Batman comic book event. During this week’s episode of one of the newbest HBO Max shows, Oz (Colin Farrell) hosts a gathering at his home and, while his new companion Vic (Rhenzy Feliz) is speaking to one of the other guests, he says that he’s from Crown Point, one of the Gotham neighborhoods badly affected by the Riddler’s flood at the end of The Batman.
Sep. 30, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 finale trailer confirms the fate of Arondir and sees Sauron reclaim his crown
The Rings of Power season 2 finale is dropping imminently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is almost at an end – and a new trailer for the finale teases an action-packed, explosive episode. It also confirms the fate of Arondir, who is on the brink of death following a showdown withAdarinThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 7.
Sep. 30, 2024
The Rings of Power used a Lord of the Rings movie veteran to help its actors learn fictional Tolkien languages
Celebrimbor actor Charles Edwards recalls learning Black Speech for his surprise opening scene in The Rings of Power season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We imagine your Duolingo streak might be cut short if you had to learn Khuzdul, Sindarin, or one of the many, many fictional languages J.R.R. Tolkien invented in his works. So, how do actors on The Rings of Power get to grips with the new tongues by the time the cameras are rolling?
Sep. 30, 2024
With The Batman, The Penguin, and Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy all drawing ideas from it, The Long Halloween has become the most influential Batman comic ever
Opinion | Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s masterpiece continues to inspire all these years later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ask comic book fans what the most influential Batman stories are, they will probably cite Frank Miller’s Batman: Year One orThe Dark Knight Returns. They’re not wrong, necessarily, but hands down the single most influential comic on modern Batman movies and TV shows – particularly HBO’s currently airing one of thebest shows on Maxright now,The Penguin– is Jeph Loeb and Tim Sale’s The Long Halloween and its sequels.
Sep. 30, 2024
YouTuber figures out how to run Valve’s Deadlock on PS4, and it’s completely worthless: “I’m scared to even move the mouse”
I hope you like low resolution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Console modder and YouTuber Jon Bringus figured out how to playValve’s early development hero shooter Deadlock on PS4. Achieving this goal was both painful and completely impractical. That all takes a lot of patient fiddling. But there’s still more time to waste. After spending hours trying to install Deadlock to his zombified PS4, Bringus sits through several 20-minute long Linux reboots and crashes until — finally!
Sep. 30, 2024
Fresh off his Oscar win, Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in first look at new Peaky Blinders Netflix movie
Production has kicked off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Peaky Blinders film has kicked off production, and we’ve got our first look at Cillian Murphy back as Tommy Shelby in the new Netflix movie. Sporting a sharp suit and grey hair, the notorious gangster will be returning to our screens for one final time. The epic conclusion is written once again by Steven Knight, the show’s creator, and it will follow Shelby in World War Two.
Sep. 29, 2024
23 years later and Halo: CE speedrunning is about to change forever with newly-discovered glitches that add playable Flood and a flyable Pelican
You can now climb the walls as a little alien parasite in Halo: Combat Evolved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo: Combat Evolved came out over two decades ago, but speedrunning events for the classic shooter are about to change forever thanks to newly-discovered glitches that let you play as the Flood (Halo’s version of a zombie-parasite-headcrab thing.)
Sep. 29, 2024
A Quiet Place video game narrative designer explains how it bridges the gap between Day One and the original movie
Exclusive: A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead senior narrative designer Luca Esposito sits down with SFX to discuss how the game makes noise in its own side of the movie’s universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “By setting the game in this timeframe, it allows the players to explore the world and its dangers just before the narrative of the first movie begins,” Esposito tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Terrifier 3 on the cover and hits newsstands on October 2.
Sep. 29, 2024
After 320 hours in my favorite roguelike, The Binding of Isaac just got a game-changing Path of Exile-style mod that could be the perfect excuse to go back
From roguelike to roguelite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The legendary roguelike The Binding of Isaac has seen a huge overhaul of its modding scene, culminating in mods that entirely discard the rulebook. Recently, that’s culminated in a mod simply calledPassive Skill Trees. Originally released last month, its name sells the project pretty short. ‘Passive Skill Trees’ adds a tree that looks, at a glance, as though it would putPath of Exile’s famously enormous leveling system to shame.
Sep. 29, 2024
After 6 years of solo development, anime-inspired Metroidvania riffing on Cuphead relaunches on Kickstarter with a $1 goal and raises over $9000
Also inspired by Hollow Knight and Attack on Titan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exil is another gorgeous side-scrolling Metroidvania that’s just hit Kickstarter, and it’s absolutely smashed its modest funding goal of… a singular dollar. In true Metroidvania spirit, Exil has you traversing ‘‘mystical landscapes’’ to ‘‘uncover hidden paths and secrets’’ with fast and fluid action that lets you switch between different ability loadouts on the fly.
Sep. 29, 2024
Fan-favorite Amazon thriller series will lean less into the supernatural for season 2, is "a story of hope and love"
Exclusive: Jessica Raine and Tom Moran talk The Devil’s Hour season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creator Tom Moran and star Jessica Raine talk raising the stakes in The Devil’s Hour season 2. “You wondered if there was a supernatural element to it. We totally played with that. We wanted people to be scared. Oh my god, they were really scared.
Sep. 29, 2024
Hideo Kojima debuts new Death Stranding 2 footage of the most detailed photo mode ever, more famous faces, and an Alan Wake 2-style musical number
Mad Max’s George Miller is here, alongside a music video starring five of those puppet guys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimaand Death Stranding 2’s Japanese cast debuted tons of new footage from the upcoming open-world game, though it’s all more lowkey than you might expect. ‘Part 1’ has a very colorless Sam Porter Bridges (Norman Reedus) getting accompanied by Lea Seydoux’s Fragile to meet an all-new character called Tarman, who’s actually being portrayed by none other than Mad Max director George Miller.
Sep. 29, 2024
I'm not saying Monster Hunter Wilds will be GOTY, but your custom character hits the legendary anime Akira slide on a giant bird and I don't see any other games doing that
Monster Hunter Wilds lets you drift your Seikret, and man is it cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GameSpotshared a few minutes of new campaign and hunt gameplay from Monster Hunter Wilds this week, and the best detail is right at the front, asReddit user Qtip_Factory spotted. The demo’s custom-made hunter, a greatsword-wielding woman with hair that stays luscious even in sweltering desert sands, rides her Seikret mount alongside the guild’s sand-ship, yanks her greatsword out of the ground afterbeloved smithy Gemmahurls it overboard, then immediately slams the handbrake on that Seikret for a picture-perfect Akira slide while staring down the camera.
Sep. 29, 2024
Not to be outdone by the PS5 Pro's price tag, Hideo Kojima stuns in $1700 Death Stranding 2 jackets that are already sold out
The Death Stranding 2: On the Beach jackets have enough zips to make Tetsuya Nomura jealous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not one to be outdone,Hideo Kojimaseemingly saw thePS5 Pro’s exorbitant price tag and quickly got to work on something even more eye-wateringly expensive. While debutingnew looks at Death Stranding 2’s characters, photo mode, and a wild musical numberthis weekend, Kojima Productions also announced a collaboration with boujee clothing brand Acronym to sell jackets inspired byDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Sep. 29, 2024
You can't keep Moo Deng for yourself, so Final Fantasy 14 players are swarming the MMO's Hippo Calf minion instead – and even Square Enix has caught the fever
Unbothered. Moisturized. Happy. In My Lane. Focused. Flourishing. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Love for little pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng is in the air, spreading all the way over to theFinal Fantasy 14community - and even toSquare Enixitself. It’s no secret that Moo Deng has gone wildly viral since her birth at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.
Sep. 29, 2024
Salem’s Lot producer explains why his vampire looks more like Nosferatu than Stephen King’s depiction
Exclusive: Salem’s Lot producer says the new movie looked to the original Nosferatu-like miniseries for its vampire design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Salem’s Lot movie’s vampire may look nothing like what was written in Stephen King’s pages, but the team took inspiration from one of the scariest fanged beasts in entertainment, the vamp from the 1979 adaptation of, you guessed it, Salem’s Lot.
Sep. 29, 2024
Showrunner of James Wan-produced horror series Teacup explains why it was so important to make each episode only 30 minutes – and weighs in on the likelihood of a season 2
Exclusive: Teacup showrunner Ian McCulloch explains to SFX why episodes are no longer than 30 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror show Teacup kind of lives up to its name – the eight-part series consists solely of 30-minute episodes, a relative rarity in a world of hour-long drama installments. “I came up as a playwright long, long ago and the idea not only was always shorter, more economical episodes but to leave them wanting more,” showrunner Ian McCulloch says of the show’s pace in the new issue ofSFX magazine, which features Terrifier 3 on the cover and hits newsstands on October 2.
Sep. 29, 2024
Showrunner of Netflix's Lara Croft anime series got the gig after "relentlessly" tweeting her progress playing Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Exclusive: Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft showrunner Tasha Huo reveals how she got the writing job on the Netflix series in an interview with SFX magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to a producer friend keeping tabs on Huo’s social media, she was invited to a meeting to pitch what would become The Legend of Lara Croft.
Sep. 29, 2024
Starfield DLC release time - The countdown to Shattered Space is on, here's when it unlocks in your region
The first Starfield DLC is nearly here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStarfield Shattered Space DLCrelease time is fast approaching - are you ready to jump into amysterious, more horror-tinged side of Starfield? Bethesda has confirmedShattered Space is launching on Monday, September 30 for Xbox Series X/S and PC. And in case you want to know exactly when in the day you’ll be able to dive in, Bethesda also revealed the complete list of Shattered Space release times across the globe.
Sep. 29, 2024
Teacup, a new horror series produced by The Conjuring creator, adapts "the spirit" of the novel it's based on and "not much else"
Exclusive: Teacup showrunner Ian McCulloch says he didn’t feel “beholden” to his ’80s source material When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror series Teacup may be based on popular ’80s novel Stinger by Robert R. McCammon, but showrunner Ian McCulloch says that his show only really adapts “the spirit” of the book and is otherwise its own beast.
Sep. 29, 2024
Salem’s Lot director admits adapting the lengthy Stephen King novel was "more challenging" than he expected, leading to several characters being cut
Exclusive: Salem’s Lot director Gary Dauberman explains how he made Stephen King’s vampy novel fit into a movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of legendary author Stephen King will know that his novels are no easy feat, and are often thick and packed full of stories. No one knows this better than director of the new Salem’s Lot adaptation Gary Dauberman, who says he found it difficult to fit all of King’s vampire tale into under two hours.
Sep. 28, 2024
Win Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes on Blu-ray
We have five copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The tenth film in the franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes moves things on by leaping forward about 200 years from the time of Andy Serkis’s noble ape Caesar. It’s centred on Noa, an innocent young chimp whose community is attacked by the forces of Proximus – a bonobo dictator intent on harnessing human science.
Sep. 28, 2024
Art the Clown is a "love letter" to all the horror villains Terrifier 3 director idolized as a three year old
Exclusive: Terrifier 3 director Damien Leone tells SFX magazine about his horror heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Art the Clown has entered the ranks of slasher movie icons after his brutal, bloody crime sprees in the Terrifier franchise. That puts him alongside the same kinds of killers that director Damien Leone idolized from the tender age of just three years old.
Sep. 28, 2024
Astro Bot head says "it's difficult to comment on" why Final Fantasy 7's Cloud didn't make a cameo
Square Enix had no representation in the platformer referencing PlayStation’s entire history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot is stuffed with little robot guys cosplaying as gaming icons from across PlayStation history, but the game’s lead has now opened up about the one essential character that’s missing. Sure,Astro Bot’s 300 collectible botsdon’t cover every single notable game from the platform’s three-decade run.
Sep. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 developer has a peculiar pick for the RPG's "canon experience," a character/class combo that I certainly would have never considered
Who doesn’t love a bard? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Baldur’s Gate 3 developer has a peculiar pitch for the game’s “canon experience” - a character/class combo that I have to admit I never considered. The answer to which ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s Origin Characters is most closely tied to the game’s story has been a hotly contested debate topic since launch.
Sep. 28, 2024
Dino Crisis is finally getting the resurrection it deserves – and it's still a blast
Opinion | The game many fans thought was extinct will soon be coming to PlayStation Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During its latest State of Play,Sonyannounced that it will soon be adding Dino Crisis to its PlayStation Plus Classics catalog. Arriving in 1999 at the intersection of both a post-Jurassic Park boom in dinosaur interest and a post-Resident Evil boom in the survival horror genre, Dino Crisis has become a PlayStation game that you’ve very likely heard about but probably haven’t played.
Sep. 28, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast dev says the smaller spinoff is a dream game that "remotivated us to work" on the Dying Light series
Director Tymon Smektala talks about the DLC turned standalone title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileDying Light: The Beastmay have started out as DLC, it’s grown and spun out into a standalone title that, as director Tymon Smektala toldPlay Magazine, “remotivated” Techland’s efforts on the Dying Light series. Bringing back original protagonist Kyle Crane for a roughly 20-hour adventure is art director Katarzyna Tamcka’s dream project.
Sep. 28, 2024
Going the Resident Evil route, Capcom says that a Dead Rising 2 remake or remaster is "definitely possible"
As long as Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster does well enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomsuccessfully revitalized Resident Evil with a series of excellent remakes, and it seems the publisher might go down a similar route with its other zombie series. Capcom released Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster earlier this month, which is amore-than-remastered but not-quite-remade versionof the classic 2006 game about a photojournalist who’s stuck in a shopping mall when a zombie outbreak runs rampant.
Sep. 28, 2024
Hellboy: The Crooked Man's most disgusting scene was done entirely practically using "a lot of silicone and lube"
Exclusive: Hellboy: The Crooked Man’s director opens up on filming one scene pulled directly from the comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellboy: The Crooked Man has been calledone of the most comic-book accurate adaptations of Mike Mignola’s works, and it seems this dedication went even further than you might imagine. Director Brian Taylor tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Terrifier 3 on the cover and hits newsstands on October 2, that he would refer back to the comic art at every stage of production.
Sep. 28, 2024
I've tried Razer's new haptic seat cushion, and my butt will never be the same
Razer’s going hard on haptics this season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Razerhas long been dabbling in the world of haptic immersion but its developments have been limited to hands and ears. Now that rumble feedback is coming for your rear. Razer Con has kicked off, and with it comes the brand new Razer Freyja cushion. Designed to fit pretty much anygaming chairyou can find, the system features six motor actuators set across a seat overlay, held in place with a series of elastic straps.
Sep. 28, 2024
Persona studio "working to address" problems plaguing Metaphor: ReFantazio's PC performance in the weeks before launch
The Prologue demo had problems with stuttering and framerate dips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus has promised it’s working on the wonky performance forMetaphor: ReFantazio’sPC version. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Prologue demo is giving everyone a taste of the epic fantasy’s opening hours - which scarily only covers a fraction ofthe full game’s 100-hour runtime- but some players quickly reportedthe PC version seemed plagued with various performance issuesthat caused frequent stuttering and framerate dips in denser areas.
Sep. 28, 2024
Smile 2 director says the sequel uses ideas that didn’t make it into the first film – and he already has a plan for a third movie too
Exclusive: Parker Finn says Smile 2 is “showing us new things” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smile 2 director Parker Finn says that even though the first movie “uncovered” the curse – we ain’t seen nothin' yet. “There was information I had for myself that wasn’t expressed in the first film that I took the opportunity to bring into the new one, so what Smile 2 is doing is showing us new things,” Finn tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Terrifier 3 on the cover and hits newsstands on October 2.
Sep. 28, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom speedrunner wasted absolutely no time breaking Echoes of Wisdom into little pieces
Watch Zelda sprint across the treetops, just as Nintendo intended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A speedrunningThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomstreamer has gotten their hands onEchoes of Wisdom, and unsurprisingly, they’re using their speedrunning brain to tear it to shreds. SmallAnt is a streamer well known for their antics across Mario, Pokemon, and Minecraft, but they’ve also been known to extend those antics to games like Tears of the Kingdom,where they became only the second person to 100% the game.
Sep. 28, 2024
Space Marine 2 developers wanted it to feel like a Xbox 360 throwback shooter, but "didn't know it was that obvious"
The Gears of War comparisons finally make sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2has gotten tons of praise for throwing things back to an era where shooters could just focus on being bombastic spectacles, otherwise known as Xbox 360 shooters, rather than chasing live-service trends, and the developers say that was very intentional. Space Marine 2 is quite adamant that it has to follow on from everything its predecessor did: the boisterous cinematic campaign, the host of co-op modes, a tense PvP offering.
Sep. 28, 2024
Terrifier creator weighs in on the future of the gory horror franchise: "My big fear is of going on too long and wearing out my welcome"
Exclusive: Damien Leone talks the future of Terrifier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier 3 will soon be hitting theaters, and directorDamien Leone has already confirmed a fourth movie is on the way, too. The future of Art the Clown looks bright, then. “The whole reason why this was successful is because it’s just been very true to me,” Leone tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Terrifier 3 on the cover and hits newsstands on October 2.
Sep. 28, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon
We have five copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone’s favourite crossbow-packing redneck becomes a fish out of water in spinoff series The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, as the titular character is washed ashore in France, then must struggle to piece together how and why he got there – and embark on a quest to get home.
Sep. 28, 2024
"The father of PlayStation" says everyone at Sony thought the PS1 would fail when it was first pitched
“Nobody believed that we would be successful, even within Sony” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ken Kutaragi, often referred to as “the father of PlayStation” for overseeing the development of the PS1, PS2, and PS3, says initially no one believed PlayStation would succeed in the hardware space. “We wanted to share our passion,” Kuturagi said. “And we wanted to hear what their expectations were and what they did not expect, so we wanted to hear from them.
Sep. 28, 2024
Smile director teases his "completely bonkers" and faithful remake of cult horror classic Possession with Robert Pattinson
Exclusive: Parker Finn says that his upcoming remake of the 1981 horror favorite will stay true to its “frenzied, manic ferocity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smile director Parker Finn is reassuring fans that hisupcoming remake of ’80s cult horror favorite Possessionwill stay true to the film’s wild nature. The 1981 movie, which was helmed by director Andrzej Żuławski, starred Sam Neill as a spy suddenly confronted by divorce, with events becoming increasingly strange and supernatural.
Sep. 27, 2024
"I have only ever thought of Death Stranding as a game": Hideo Kojima has written a movie, but "I don't have the time to direct it, so I won't"
“Those works are my babies” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima’s love of film is legendary, and the lengthy cutscenes in his games have led us all to wonder when - not if - he’s going to make the jump to Hollywood. But it seems that shift isn’t quite so inevitable in Kojima’s own mind. Not only is he not directing the Death Stranding movie, he’s so wrapped up in game production that he doesn’t even have time to pursue his own original movie concept.
Sep. 27, 2024
"It's a big wild swing of a book," says writer Kelly Thompson as Absolute Wonder Woman gives the amazing Amazon a new home, a new outfit, and new lassos
Interview | Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman on reinventing Diana When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s freshly mintedAbsolute Universebegins its roll-out in October with the first issues of both Absolute Batman and Absolute Wonder Woman hitting comic stores. Wechatted with Scott Snyder and Nick Dragottaabout the former a couple of weeks back, and now it’s the turn of writer Kelly Thompson and artist Hayden Sherman to talk us through the latter, and the start of a five-issue arc that will introduce a whole new take on the amazing Amazon.
Sep. 27, 2024
"StarCraft is not dead at Blizzard" - Blizzard reportedly "incubating" another StarCraft shooter after its last attempts failed
With a former Far Cry boss at the helm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard is reportedly once again “incubating” a shooter based on its seminal sci-fi strategy series StarCraft. The tidbit comes from Bloomberg’s Jason Schreier and his upcoming book about the company called Play Nice, which was discussed at length on Podcast Unlocked. “Yes, that is a project that, as far as I know, is in development,” Schreier says at the 44-minute mark, “or at least as of the time I wrote this book, it was in development - so, yes, they are working on a StarCraft shooter.
Sep. 27, 2024
2 and a half years later, Pokemon Legends: Arceus streamer finally finds a shiny version of the pocket pal she's been searching for: "I'm gonna throw up"
The lengthy search for a shiny Cherubi was “SO worth it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A dedicatedPokemonstreamer has finally caught the pocket monster of her dreams - a shiny Cherubi inPokemon Legends: Arceus. Cherubi and its evolved counterpart Cherrim have notoriously stood as some of Arceus’most elusive creatures- and boy, does streamer Sunnie know it. She has spent the past two and a half years searching for the shiny version of Cherubi, and her long quest to find one has just paid off.
Sep. 27, 2024
9 months after their not-MMO died and tanked their studio, The Day Before devs are "asking for a second chance" with a new crowdfunded game that's "free from embellishments"
Fntastic 2.0 is “the same people” who made The Day Before, and yes, it sounds like it still has volunteer employees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fntastic, the studio behind the failed extraction shooter that was supposed to be an MMO and ultimately tanked the whole studio, has relaunched as Fntastic 2.0 with a “plan for recovery” that includes a new crowdfunded co-op “escape game”.
Sep. 27, 2024
A Pillars of Eternity Tactics game has been pitched by "a number" of Obsidian devs, because fans "will play a lot of them, even if they're not that good"
The Tactics audience is “not huge, typically, but very passionate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A number” of developers at Pillars of Eternity, Fallout: New Vegas, and Avowed studio Obsidian have pitched Tactics games set in the CRPG’s universe. In an interview with Limit Break Network, Josh Sawyer - director of both Pillars of Eternity games - was asked whether there was an interest in returning to the game’s world beyondAvowed, Obsidian’s upcoming RPG set in the same setting.
Sep. 27, 2024
After 3 years of very few Marvel's Wolverine updates, Insomniac pledges to push the PS5 Pro to the limit to make it worth the wait
With 4 games released so far, Insomniac are the real PS5 Pros When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of almost no information on Marvel’s Wolverine,Insomniacplans to use PS5 Pro tech to offer an improved version of its next game. In a post on thePlayStation Blog, Insomniac’s core technology director, Mike Fitzgerald, explains how the studio will enhance all four of its PS5 games for PS5 Pro.
Sep. 27, 2024
After admitting he was a Master Chief fanboy years ago, Atelier Yumia producer says the crafting JRPG's "biggest reference" is Halo
Combat Evolved shaped the upcoming alchemy RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s a connection I’d never have made myself. Halo: Combat Evolved was apparently the “biggest reference” for JRPG Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories and the Envisioned Land. Atelier Yumia is the whopping 26th mainline game in the relatively niche alchemy-oriented series that basically enjoys a new entry every single year, but the next one is actually the first to ever come to Xbox consoles.
Sep. 27, 2024
Agatha All Along's first big casualty suggests it's not the end for their character in the MCU: "You need to watch more"
That surprise Agatha All Along death might not stick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along’s third episode took us down the Witches' Road and, along the winding path, wine was drunk, nightmares came to life and – at the end of it all – one of the coven ended up dead on the ground. It happens.
Sep. 27, 2024
Alan Tudyk has a "secret role" in Superman, and we're wondering if it's his fan-favorite DC character
Alan Tudyk will appear in Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Tudyk has a surprise role in the upcoming DC movieSuperman, it has been revealed. According toDeadline, Tudyk has a “secret role” in the film, with no further details available on just who the actor is playing. Tudyk, though, already has dual roles in the DC universe: he’s voicing Doctor Phosphorus in Creature Commandos, and he’s also the voice of Clayface in the animated show Harley Quinn.
Sep. 27, 2024
Alien, Napoleon, and Gladiator director Ridley Scott is working on multiple original graphic novels
Modville will be the first of three titles from new publisher Mechanical Cake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott, the director ofAlien, Blade Runner,Gladiator, and countless other all-time movie classics, is moving into the graphic novel arena for the first time. He will be teaming up with the newly-formed comics division of Mechanical Cake for three planned launches on which he “will lend his meticulous eye and unmatched world-building skills to the projects,” according to a statement released to the press.
Sep. 27, 2024
As California forces stores to admit you don't own digital games, GOG reminds PC gamers you can keep DRM-free games: "Your gaming legacy is always in your hands"
The folks at GOG are taking a free marketing shot, and they’re not wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While pretty much every digital storefront says you’re “purchasing” your games, the nasty little secret is that you’re only ever buying a license to access any given title. Most stores reserve the right to revoke that license if they so choose, and as a new California law forces stores to actually admit that fact, DRM-free outlet GOG is reminding PC gamers that youcanlive in a world where digital games are yours to keep.
Sep. 27, 2024
Balatro creator in disbelief as the roguelike hit tops mobile sales charts, beating Minecraft and Stardew Valley despite one pesky issue
Localthunk reacts to their already-huge game blowing up in a new arena When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’s creator can’t quite believe that their hit roguelike is dominating sales charts on mobile, even as some small screen players are accidentally swiping their cards into oblivion. Balatro has been sweeping up praise and money (and, occasionally,my lunch breaks) since its launch earlier this year thanks to an absolutely moreish poker-themed take on a card-based roguelike.
Sep. 27, 2024
Deadlock does what Valve didn't get around to with Counter-Strike, turning the hero shooter's cheaters into frogs
Ribbit, ribbit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDeadlockupdate has arrived, and its approach to anti-cheat measures is one-of-a-kind - the shooter will now let players choose to turn any cheater into a literal frog. Thanks to its “anti-cheat detection system,” Deadlock leaves every cheater’s fate in opposing players' hands. If someone dares to cheat, opponents will be given two options - they can either instantly ban the guilty player, or they can opt for something far funnier.
Sep. 27, 2024
FC 25 celebrations list with all the old and new celebrations
Learn how to do Tea, Boxing and Chicken Dance with the FC 25 celebrations list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 25 celebrations list ushers in a year of change, with over two dozen new moves to learn and master.EA FC 25brings back the opportunity to bait opponents with a spot of tea sipping, while fresh additions include Arms To Crowd, One Eye, and a good old Chicken Dance.
Sep. 27, 2024
FC 25 RTTK tracker and Champions League upgrades guide
Van Dijk and Watkins get the first upgrades on the FC 25 RTTK tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another FC 25 RTTK tracker upgrades batch is upon us, and Virgil van Dijk is again the big beneficiary – the lofty Dutchman now boasts an equally lofty 93 OVR. TheEA FC 25Road To The Knockouts promo boosts players based on European performances, and others currently celebrating include Diogo Jota, Moise Kean and Cristian Romero.
Sep. 27, 2024
FC 25 skill moves guide with every trick, flick and spin
How to do all the new FC 25 skill moves like Big Feint and Toe Drag Stepover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tradition dictates a few new FC 25 skill moves with each fresh entry in the series, and that means four fresh ones to master this season.EA FC 25sees the Big Feint, Stop and Go, Step Over Ball and Toe Drag Stepover added to your defence-dizzying repertoire, while most of the classic tricks and spins from last year return too.
Sep. 27, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P knows you want an FF9 Remake but doubts a new spin on the JRPG could fit into a "single title"
He’d also rather revisit Final Fantasy 3 anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 and 16 producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has said he’s wary about potentially remaking what’s secretly the best game in the series, Final Fantasy 9, because it could balloon into more than a single game like the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy. In an interview withVideo Games(the website, I mean; your Xbox hasn’t gained sentience yet), Yoshida said he’s aware “there are requests for Final Fantasy 9 to be [remade], but when you think about Final Fantasy 9, it’s a game with huge volume.
Sep. 27, 2024
Genshin Impact 5.1 adds Xilonen, one of the strongest characters this RPG has seen in 4 years, and a new source of free Primogems to help you get her
The next Natlan patch brings a meta contender to Genshin Impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact update 5.1 has been revealed, and the highlight is a new 5-star Geo character named Xilonen, who’s poised to become one of the strongest support characters in the four-year history of this open-world RPG. Like update 5.0, it also brings another way to collect free Primogems by finishing new content relatively quickly, not to mention a suite of quality-of-life changes.
Sep. 27, 2024
Hate sci-fi movies? 32 movies to change your mind
If androids and aliens leave you yawning, check out these sci-fi flicks off the beaten path When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Science fiction is a tremendously fun and flexible genre of cinema. But even still, it isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. (Earl Grey. Hot.) But might there be sci-fi movies that go against the galactic grain to be worth checking out, even for people that otherwise haven’t enjoyed it?
Sep. 27, 2024
HBO's The Last of Us season 2 trailer has a twisted hidden Easter Egg referencing the game's most brutal scene
Eagle-eared fans heard something familiar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beware: spoilers for The Last of Us Part 2 and, more than likely, The Last of Us Season 2 lay ahead. HBO’sThe Last of Us season twoaired its first full trailer yesterday, and eagle-eared fans of the game are already getting flashbacks to scenes they’d rather not remember.
Sep. 27, 2024
Hellboy: The Crooked Man ending explained: Does Hellboy save Tom’s soul, what happens to Effie the witch, and all your questions answered
Does Big Red survive his encounter with a devilish foe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Hellboy movie, The Crooked Man, is out now in UK theaters (sadly US fans will have to wait a little bit longer, as it’smaking its debut digitallyon October 7). You can find out what we thought about the new film inour Hellboy: The Crooked Man review, but perhaps you’ve already seen it and have some questions about the ending?
Sep. 27, 2024
Hellboy: The Crooked Man post-credits scenes – does the comic book movie have a post-credit scene?
Here’s your guide to Hellboy: The Crooked Man’s post-credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellboy: The Crooked Man is out now in UK theaters, with Jack Kesy being the latest actor to embody the gruff, surly, but heroic Right Hand of Doom. The new movie takes a back-to-basics approach with Mike Mignola’s supernatural superhero and is a faithful adaptation of one of his classic Hellboy tales.
Sep. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 publisher PlayStation wants to know how much you like the new buffs, with its latest survey gauging what Stratagems and guns you're using the least
Are you playing Helldivers 2 on a higher difficulty post-buff? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the second time this month, Helldivers 2 IP holder PlayStation has put out an official research survey asking developer Arrowhead’s bug- and bot-stomping community about their experience with the game. Today’s survey, shared by official Arrowhead dev accountson Redditand Discord, zeroes in on how the game has changed afterits recent suite of buffs, asking players how they’re playing nowadays and what they’re using.
Sep. 27, 2024
Hideo Kojima says "I can't die until then" as he signs with Hollywood agency and reveals "third phase" of his indie studio "is movies and anime"
Kojima Productions will eventually expand into multimedia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas mentioned the “third phase” of Kojima Productions for the first time, and he’s committed to not dying until it happens. In an interview withVariety, Kojima revealed he’s signed with major Hollywood talent agency WME as he prepares to expand his independent studio into multimedia, including games, anime, movies, and TV shows.
Sep. 27, 2024
It took Assassin's Creed Shadows getting delayed for me to play Ghost of Tsushima, and it's already surprising me like Red Dead Redemption 2 did
Now Playing | My strict tastes have held me back from great games before, so I’m challenging myself once again - even without Shadows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all been there. Everyone is talking about the hottest new game – or in this case, a stone cold classic – and you just can’t bring yourself to care.
Sep. 27, 2024
Leaks suggest the RTX 5090 will pack 32GB VRAM, but it’s the RTX 5080 I’m worried about
The RTX 5080 is potentially stuck with 16GB VRAM. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FreshRTX 5090and RTX 5080 specs just leaked, andNvidia’s potential nextbest graphics cardcontenders are a bit of a head-scratcher. While I don’t find the flagship GPU boasting 32GB VRAM that surprising, I’m struggling to get my head around the RTX 5080 sticking with 16GB. There’s more to graphics cards than just memory, but if this generation has proven anything, lower VRAM can come with ramifications.
Sep. 27, 2024
Lenovo is apparently making two new Legion Go handhelds, but I'm not excited yet
I’m not getting my handheld hopes up. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fact some sort of newLenovoLegion Go handheld is coming is the worst-kept secret in the scene at this point. However, the laptop maker just let slip that there are actually two new models on the way, backing up leaked photos of a portable PC shell just yesterday.
Sep. 27, 2024
Life in Reterra review: "I can see it becoming a modern classic"
Few board games have hooked me as quickly as Life in Reterra did. Gameplay inspired by some all-time greats and ample replayability mean you’ll be chomping at the bit to start over when a match ends. A unique, vibrant theme helps it stand out too, as does a premium-feel storage solution that competitors need to take notes from. I can see it becoming a modern classic, honestly. Accessible, but deep enough to keep you hooked
Sep. 27, 2024
Morbius star has a damning response when asked why he did the film: "I've got a mortgage to pay!"
I looks like this Morbius star was in it for the money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jared Harris has responded to why he ever agreed to be inSony’s Spider-Man Universe flopMorbius, and his answer is perfect. The movie, based on the Marvel comic book superhero of the same name, follows Dr. Michael Morbius, who conducts a drastic experiment on himself after suffering from a disease that has plagued him his whole life.
Sep. 27, 2024
Nosferatu movie trailer teaser is as chilling as it is cryptic, and it sounds like a full trailer is coming in a few days
The gothic horror is out on Christmas Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like a creepy new trailer for Nosferatu is on the way. The official Twitter accountfor the movie posted a 30-second clip, which can be viewed below, that sees the camera pan up on what appears to be an ornate coffin. The caption reads, “‘Til you bid me come, shall you watch the world become as naught.
Sep. 27, 2024
One DC actor isn't saying anything about his Superman role because Marvel "almost fired him 36 times" for revealing spoilers: "I am so bad at this"
Rick Flag actor Frank Grillo jokes that he was almost kicked out of Marvel dozens of times before heading to DC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New DC actor Frank Grillo has learned a valuable lesson from his time playing Crossbones in the MCU: don’t say anything. When pressed byComicBook.comon sharing more about his role as Rick Flag Sr.
Sep. 27, 2024
Saoirse Ronan's new movie The Outrun is a painful, hopeful story of addiction and recovery rooted in a powerful true story
Big Screen Spotlight | Saoirse Ronan seeks solace in Orkney in moving new drama The Outrun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In The Outrun, everyone is trying to lose themselves in something greater than themselves. For Rona, played by Saoirse Ronan, it’s alcohol, at least to begin with. For her mother, it’s Christianity, and for her father, who oscillates between episodes of mania and depression, it’s sheep farming, letting himself become part of the ecosystem of the remote Orkney islands off the coast of Scotland.
Sep. 27, 2024
Saphie: The One-Eye Cat and more of WEBTOON's biggest comics will get print collections next year
Three smash hit webcomics are coming to print When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saphie: The One-Eyed Cat will be followed a couple of months later in July by Float – the completed WEBTOON adaptation of Kate Merchant’s hit novel, by Merchant and artist CJ Joaquin. A sweet fish out of water rom-com, Float follows teenager Waverly Lyons as she moves from chilly Alaska to the warmer climate of Florida where she falls for super-hot swim instructor Blake.
Sep. 27, 2024
Space Marine 2's creative director sees what you’re doing in Games Workshops, and he approves
If you were acting out cutscenes in a tabletop shop last week, you may have had an unlikely audience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been hilarious to see people recreating Warhammer’s unabashed excessiveness over the last month, whether it’s shouting “for the Emperor” at every opportunity on social media, decrying Space Marine 2’s “xeno scum” during in-game Operations, or (my personal favorite) our own glitteryTitus fancam.
Sep. 27, 2024
Terraria's sixth final update keeps getting delayed because the devs keep adding more stuff to it: "1.4.5 has turned into quite an update"
“We admittedly do have a couple of decent-sized ideas we want to discuss” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terraria 1.4.5 was set to be the game’s sixth final update in three years, up until it started getting delayed. True to the spirit of all those “final update” memes, the devs at Re-Logic keep pushing the update back because they keep adding more stuff to it.
Sep. 27, 2024
The 10 best fantasy movies on Netflix to watch right now
From The Old Guard to Nightbooks, these are the best Netflix fantasy movies streaming right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are the best fantasy movies on Netflix to watch right now? The streaming service’s vast catalog can be overwhelming sometimes, and, with new releases arriving every week, the scrolling can feel endless. That’s why we’re here to help you make the right decisions when it comes to choosing a film to watch at home.
Sep. 27, 2024
The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this weekend
From legacy prequels to Pixar sequels, here’s what to watch this weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another weekend means another batch of streaming recommendations, and it’s a big week for new movie releases. George Clooney and Brad Pitt star in new action comedy Wolfs on Apple TV Plus, while Will Ferrell stars in and produces new Netflix documentary Will & Harper, about a cross-country road trip with his friend and fellow comedy writer Harper Steele.
Sep. 27, 2024
The best FC 25 kits and how much they cost
Roma, Basel and Bayern top the FC 25 best kits guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our FC 25 best kits guide serves two important purposes. Obviously you want to look as good as possible when stepping out onto theEA FC 25turf – but Ultimate Team gets a little more nuanced than that. Armed with knowledge of the most stylish strips, you can also make hefty profits on the transfer market too.
Sep. 27, 2024
The complete FC 25 chemistry styles list explained
These are all the FC 25 chemistry styles and what they do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 25 chemistry styles are an integral part of Ultimate Team for anyone with ambitions of conquering Division Rivals, or the weekend league. They enable you to tweak keyEA FC 25attributes such as Pace or Shooting – adding individuality to any line-up, and evolving your tactical structure at the same time.
Sep. 27, 2024
The first Deadpool and Wolverine deleted scene is here, and it dismantles the MCU in just 40 seconds
Doctor Strange and Ant-Man, take cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the lead-up toDeadpool and Wolverine’sdigital and physical release, the first of several deleted scenes has been released. Called ‘Elevator Ride’, it takes place when Wade Wilson has been brought into theTVAbyParadox, just after he’s woken up and before he arrives in the main office. It’s just as meta as the rest of the movie, referencing an amalgamation of two of the MCU’s biggest – and most divisive – multiverse movies.
Sep. 27, 2024
The full FC 25 stadiums list including 10 new stadiums
Sporting Lisbon, Galatasaray and Ipswich Town all debut on the FC 25 stadiums list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ipswich Town have made the FC 25 stadiums list, after Portman Road landed in a November update. They’re the fourth English team to have their ground newly installed forEA FC 25, with the homes of Bristol City, Coventry City and Blackburn Rovers all included at launch.
Sep. 27, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7's big death was almost more gruesome but was cut for going too far: "They deemed it a bit too gory"
Orcs drinking blood is just the start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like us, you still haven’t recovered from the shock ofthatdeath inThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 7. But, as second unit director Vic Armstrong says in a new interview, it was originally far more gory in its nature. “We did a really gory thing where [Mirdania] gets thrown off the castle wall and the orcs kill her,” Armstrong tellsSlash Film, of the moment where Amelia Kenworthy’s Elf is unceremoniously dumped over the side of the walls of Eregion by the combined force of Celebrimbor’s accidental push and Annatar’s dark magic.
Sep. 27, 2024
The Risk of Rain devs joined Valve less than a month ago, and one of the legendary roguelike's creators is already working on Deadlock
Valve’s hero shooter MOBA hybrid has even more legendary dev talent than we thought When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, the devs behind the legendary Risk of Rain - one of thebest roguelikesof all time - announced that they’re going to work atValve. Now, we know that at least one of them is working on the company’s new hero shooter Deadlock, and he’s already directly responding to bug reports from players online.
Sep. 27, 2024
This Metroidvania where you play as a janitor cat in the afterlife is the purrfect adventure for genre newbies like me
Indie Spotlight | Crypt Custodian is a Metroidvania full of ghost stories and challenges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who knew the afterlife would be so messy? In Crypt Custodian, piles of garbage litter the landscapes, and strange, dark creatures residing in broken pots and dustbins attack me on sight. Fortunately, I have my trusty broom to swat away foes and clear up trash, but to be honest, I still can’t quite believe this is how I have to spend my time after passing on.
Sep. 27, 2024
This year's best city-builder is bigger than ever and cheaper than ever, as Manor Lords celebrates 2.5 million sales with an update and a hefty discount
Fishing, butchers, crossbows, and Unreal Engine 5 all appear in the new update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is the biggest city-builder of the year, and with its latest patch, sales milestone, and discount, it’s better and cheaper than ever. In a press release, Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse confirms that the game had passed 2.5 million sales -not bad when its solo dev’s girlfriend said it would be lucky to get 7,000 wishlists.
Sep. 27, 2024
Todd Howard reflects on Starfield development: "How do we generate these planets? Is that even a good idea? OK, maybe at the time, no, but we made it work"
Starfield was a uniquely challenging RPG for Bethesda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As theStarfield Shattered Space DLCapproaches, Bethesda boss Todd Howard discussed the making of the sci-fi RPG in an interview with BAFTA, reflecting on howStarfieldchallenged the studio and necessitated the planet-generating tech which previously sparked debate over the feel of the game. “We cut very little from our games at Bethesda, which is why the games are so irresponsibly large,” Howard says.
Sep. 27, 2024
Tributes pour in for Downton Abbey and Harry Potter actor Maggie Smith, who has died at 89
The late actor is being celebrated across the world by fans and actors alike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dame Maggie Smith has passed away, and heartfelt tributes are pouring in for the late actor. Though her career spanned some 50 years, Smith was perhaps best known by younger generations for her roles as Violet Crawley in Downton Abbey and Professor Minerva McGonagall in the Harry Potter film franchise.
Sep. 27, 2024
Uzumaki release schedule – when is episode 4 of the horror anime on Adult Swim and Channel 4?
Here’s when you can watch new episodes of the adaptation of Junji Ito’s horror Uzumaki When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite some disappointment overits recent animation woes, Uzumaki episode 4 should sign off on a high. But you may be struggling to find when exactly you can watch the Uzumaki finale, especially as it’s not on your usual anime haunts like Crunchyroll and Netflix.
Sep. 27, 2024
Xbox boss Phil Spencer gets his hands on the PS5 Pro: "The X button's in the wrong place"
Phil Spencer holding a DualSense is the most surreal thing you’ll see today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas been captured on video holding a DualSense and talking about the PS5 Pro, and he jokingly judged the controller for placing the X button in the wrong place. The joke is in reference to the different position of the X button on the Xbox controller relative to the PS5 controller.
Sep. 27, 2024
Retro Gamer celebrates Namco’s Ridge Racer series
Ex-Namco members revisit the iconic arcade racer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It has been 30 years since Ridge Racer first hit the PlayStation, and Retro Gamer is looking back at the franchise’s impressive back catalog of games. The original arcade hit debuted in 1993, convincing Jerry Momoda to join the company. “I was teased with an early look at Ridge Racer, and I was so impressed,” he recalls.
Sep. 26, 2024
As PlayStation and Xbox push high specs, Shigeru Miyamoto wants to be left out of the 'console wars' because Nintendo just wants to make games "unique to Nintendo"
The Nintendo Switch proves you don’t need cutting-edge technology to sell a gazillion consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto wants Nintendo to be completely left out of whatever ‘console war’ still exists. In an interview withFamitsu, based on DeepL andGoogleTranslate translations, Miyamoto says that the newly opened Nintendo Museum in Kyoto was dreamt up to “preserve all of Nintendo’s past assets and have people understand what Nintendo is through them.
Sep. 26, 2024
A 12-year arc of The Simpsons comes to a close as EA shuts down city builder The Simpsons: Tapped Out after 308 updates, 831 characters, and 1,463 questlines
The Simpsons: Tapped Out is officially tapping out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D’oh! After 12 years, EA is shutting down the mobile city builder The Simpsons: Tapped Out. Frankly, 12 years is an incredible run for a fairly niche mobile game based on The Simpsons, and according to EA there’s been a staggering 308 updates, 831 characters, and 1,463 questlines based on the show.
Sep. 26, 2024
After admitting Chaos isn't that fun to fight, Space Marine 2 devs make Chaos easier to fight – and tone down Veteran difficulty for a "better single player experience"
You should run into fewer Chaos enemies in Operations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2game director Dmitriy Grigorenko told ushe agrees that the forces of Chaos aren’t as enjoyable to blast as the Tyranid swarms, so it’s convenient that the latest update for Saber Interactive’s Warhammer shooter makes Chaos enemies significantly easier to deal with in Operations.
Sep. 26, 2024
After earning rave comparisons to Heroes of Might and Magic on Steam, 4X tactical gem Songs of Conquest is coming to mobile in 2025
When you can take the game with you, “just one more turn” will be even harder to resist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For anyone who isn’t already familiar with developer Lavapotion’s foray into fantasy, Songs of Conquest is a strategy game that mixes turn-based combat and broader kingdom management elements. While the game spent some time in Early Access, version 1.
Sep. 26, 2024
Alien: Romulus gets a digital release date – and it's coming with a guide to all the Easter eggs you probably missed
Alien: Romulus will be on digital in time for Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulus is coming to digital just in time for Halloween. The successful horror-sci-fi installment hits digital retailers (Prime Video, Apple Tv Plus, and Fandango at Home) on October 15. A physical release (4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD) is set to arrive on December 3.
Sep. 26, 2024
All Throne and Liberty coupons and how to redeem them
All active Throne and Liberty codes for Growth Stones, Solant, and more, plus how to claim them in-game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Throne and Liberty coupons can be redeemed to added limited time event items to your account, or help you stock up on supplies so you can avoid some of the grind when it comes to harvesting resources.
Sep. 26, 2024
Ana de Armas goes to war and asks Keanu Reeves for advice in first trailer for John Wick spin-off Ballerina
Ana de Armas is going to war When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for John Wick spin-off Ballerina is here and, it’s a neon-drenched, stylish revenge tale packed with action – very John Wick, in other words. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we get our first look at Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro, a young female assassin who seeks revenge against the people who killed her family.
Sep. 26, 2024
10 classic games you can revive on your phone
Because everyone needs a nostalgia fix every now and then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes the gold leaf-inlaid memories of gaming childhood should be left alone. Do you, like us, have nostalgia about renting Shaq Fu and Clayfighter on SNES from Blockbuster? Don’t get within 50 feet of those cartridges. However, there are plenty of oldie classics worth revisiting.
Sep. 26, 2024
Capcom drops the best Monster Hunter Wilds video yet, plus an extended trailer confirming the return of a 20-year-old monster we haven't seen in 7 years
The official Monster Hunter Wilds beginner’s guide is actually pretty good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For my money, this video offers the clearest summary of the main story ofMonster Hunter Wilds. The setup is classic Monster Hunter: we head to the Forbidden Lands, “uncharted territory” that the guild is investigating. This area was thought to be uninhabited before the discovery of a boy named Nata, seen in several grim trailers, who was rescued by the guild after his village, home of the Keepers, was attacked by a monster that we now know to be Arkveld, the White Wraith and the flagship monster for Wilds.
Sep. 26, 2024
Cassette Beasts is coming to mobile soon, so you can collect and mash up monsters on the go
Capture monsters by recording them onto tapes, then play them back to transform for epic battles on iOS and Android When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cassette Beasts, the hit retro-styled RPG centered around capturing monsters by recording them onto tapes, is coming to mobile next month. As seen in the latest trailer shown during the Mobile Gaming Show, it will be available on iOS and Android in the near future.
Sep. 26, 2024
Celebrimbor actor Charles Edwards breaks down The Rings of Power season 2's most shocking moment to date: "Obviously, he didn't mean to do it"
Exclusive: Charles Edwards talks to GamesRadar+ about that push in The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Celebrimbor has had a rough old time of it inThe Rings of Power season 2– and that’s putting it mildly. It all culminates, this week, in a moment that stands out as the Prime Video’s most shocking death to date.
Sep. 26, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine is campaigning for awards, including an Oscar for Hugh Jackman
Deadpool and Wolverine is gearing up for awards season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis hoping to win some gold this awards season. According toVariety, the movie will be submitted for consideration in the Golden Globes’s comedy categories, with Ryan Reynolds put forward for Best Actor (Comedy or Musical). Hugh Jackman, meanwhile, will be positioned as supporting actor for the major awards, which includes Critics Choice, Screen Actors Guild Awards, the Golden Globes, and even the Oscars.
Sep. 26, 2024
Disney Plus joins Netflix in making you pay to share your subscription outside your household
Say goodbye to free account sharing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyPlus has joined Netflix in charging an additional fee to share memberships outside of a member’s primary household – so, essentially, you can say goodbye to free account sharing. The feature was launched in select markets over the summer, but has now been rolled out in United States, Canada, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Europe, and the Asia-Pacific region.
Sep. 26, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard, Assassin's Creed Shadows, Resident Evil devs tout PS5 Pro benefits - and a lot of them are still talking about using a Performance Mode
Many PS5 Pro games will still have quality and fidelity modes despite Sony’s messaging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When thePS5 Pro was revealed, lead system architectMark Cerny said the controversially expensive console is intended to remove the decision between fidelity and performance mode, but now it sounds like many games will still have two different modes to choose from.
Sep. 26, 2024
Dungeon Clawler's new trailer suggests that you might finally win one of those darn fairground claw games for once
And not only that, use it to beat up Cthulhu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the classic tale: rabbit goes into casino, loses their left hand gambling, puts a mechanical claw in its place and starts using the power of old beachside arcade cabinets to defeat monsters in the hope of getting their lost limb back… Alright, maybe it’s not THAT common a setup, but nevertheless that’s the pitch given to us in the new trailer for upcoming RPG Dungeon Clawler in the Mobile Gaming Show, revealing that the game won’t just be on PC, but in player’s pockets too.
Sep. 26, 2024
EVE Galaxy Conquest spins the MMO sensation off onto Android and iOS next month
It’s time to fight for the future of New Eden, no matter where you are or what you’re doing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EVE Galaxy Conquest, the mobile strategy spin-off to the sci-fi MMO phenomenon EVE Online, just unveiled a new cinematic trailer exclusively at the Mobile Gaming Show. Introduced by CCP Games' CEO Hilmar Veigar Petursson, EVE Galaxy Conquest will put you in control of iconic ships from Eve Online, eventually controlling an entire armada in your attempt to take back New Eden and craft your own legacy.
Sep. 26, 2024
Fans rejoice as brutal hack'n slash platformer Blasphemous is finally coming to iOS and Android
After the five-year anniversary of The Penitent One’s first journey, fan requests have been answered with an upcoming mobile port When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It has now been a little over five years since Blasphemous first launched, and during that time fans have been crying out for a mobile version to be released, with their many pleas appearing during the new trailer shown at the Future Mobile Gaming Show.
Sep. 26, 2024
FC 25 Season 1 Ladder Players list and how to unlock them all
Get World Tour Adama Traore with our FC 25 Season 1 Ladder Players guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 25 Season 1 Ladder Players work a little differently to how they did in FC 24, thanks to the new game-wide Season Pass. XP can be earned in anyEA FC 25mode, earning rewards across the game – but most of the best ones are still found in Ultimate Team.
Sep. 26, 2024
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection and 2 classic JRPGs come to Xbox as Square Enix doubles down on its “multiplatform strategy approach”
Act surprised When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Confirmed! As part ofMicrosoft’s Tokyo Game Show stream,Square Enixconfirms that the Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster collection, alongside Trials of Mana and Legend of Mana, will be available on Xbox Series X|S and Game Pass today. Original Story:Square Enixcould be gearing up to release itsFinal FantasyPixel Remaster collection on the Xbox store - marking yet another possible launch to come from its previously outlined plans for a multiplatform strategy.
Sep. 26, 2024
First trailer for season 2 of Apple TV’s under-the-radar comedy sees Harrison Ford and Jason Segel attempt to become the therapist version of Batman and Robin
Shrinking season 2 premieres in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Shrinking season 2 is here – and it’ll have you laughing out loud. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Jimmy (Jason Segel) and Paul (Harrison) are back – and so is their (mostly lighthearted) bickering. The new season sees Jimmy tackle his grief head-on with the insistence of his daughter Alice (Lukita Maxwell).
Sep. 26, 2024
Former Sony head responds to those complaining about Ghost of Yotei's female protagonist: "If you don't like it, don't buy it"
Alternatively, “make the game you want yourself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the bigGhost of Yoteireveal duringSony’s recentPlayStation State of Playevent, some have taken to criticizing theGhost of Tsushimasequel for its female protagonist - and formerSonylead Shawn Layden is having absolutely none of it. Responding to athreaddoing the rounds, Layden claps back saying that Ghost of Yotei was made to suit developer Sucker Punch’s vision for the follow-up to Ghost of Tsushima: “It’s a game.
Sep. 26, 2024
Former Tekken and Splatoon 3 devs are behind Hirogami, an action-platformer that's already won me over with its Kirby-like abilities
Preview | Hirogami is a beautiful, creative 3D platformer that aims to capture the nostalgic simplicity of games past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Hirogami, the new action platformer from Gyaar Studio, I’ve just transformed into an armadillo made out of paper - or more accurately, folded myself into its shape to make use of its abilities like an origami-powered version of Kirby.
Sep. 26, 2024
From EVE Galaxy Conquest news to Warframe Mobile updates, here's everything shown in the Mobile Gaming Show
Get caught up on the first Mobile Gaming Show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mobile Gaming Show might be over, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t still time to get caught up with everything that was shown. Below you’ll find a recap of the showcase, which was hosted by the ever-excellent Ben Starr of Final Fantasy 16 far, along with links to find more information on all of the games featured.
Sep. 26, 2024
Genshin Impact mobile review: "Quite simply some of the most and purest fun you can have on a phone in 2024"
For all its gorgeous regions, hard-hitting quests, and inventive combat tricks, Genshin Impact’s greatest achievement is preparing an open-world RPG experience so sumptuous that it overcomes the towering wall imposed by inalienably predatory free-to-play gacha mechanics. Gorgeous and creative open world Clever elemental combat system Enormous cast of likable characters Heavily time-gated progression Outdated daily and banner limitations Huge mobile storage demands Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 26, 2024
Gordian Quest debuts new gameplay trailer for its mobile port, and it's like a greatest hits of indie gaming
Dice rolls, roguelike, deck-building and party management are all knotted together. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gordian Quest has debuted a new trailer at the Mobile Gaming Show, revealing that after two years on Steam, the fantasy-RPG will be popping up and playable on your mobile devices later this year. And for those of you who aren’t familiar with it, Gordian Quest presents itself an awesome hybrid of just about every indie game hit of the last couple of decades.
Sep. 26, 2024
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's 2.0 update takes the Sanrio spin on Animal Crossing-like to the city, and you can play it right now
The latest Hello Kitty Island Adventure update is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprise! The latest Hello Kitty Island Adventure update is out now, bringing a new city-themed area, character, quests, and more to the Sanrio-style spin on Animal Crossing. A new trailer revealed at the Mobile Gaming Show gives us a good glimpse of the cozy update.
Sep. 26, 2024
How Age of Empires Mobile is scaling the series' classic historical action for smaller screens: "We built this RTS around the ethos of control"
If you want to fit 30 years of RTS history on mobile, it all starts with the controls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Age of Empires has been famous for over 27 years, for its massive historical RTS battles, featuring a range of civilisations, legendary heroes and really,really, big wars. But how do you go about bringing a game famous for scale and lots of clicking to phones?
Sep. 26, 2024
How many episodes are in The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 and is it coming to Netflix?
A look back at The Book of Carol’s episode count, plus where you can watch the latest season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Book of Carol has come to a close and, with it, so has The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2. If you’re still playing catch-up on The Walking Dead spin-off, we have a quick look at its release schedule and episode count below.
Sep. 26, 2024
I don't need a PS5 Pro to upgrade my setup thanks to this LG OLED TV deal
A 120Hz OLED Panel for only $100 more than Sony’s console. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fact I’m about to talk about a newLGOLED TV that’s only $100 more than a PS5 Pro is bananas. Yet, here I am, about to explain that Best Buy currently has a display deal that might serve as a better way to upgrade your console setup.
Sep. 26, 2024
I think I've worked out The Last of Us season 2 timeline from the latest trailer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From what we know so far aboutThe Last of Us season 2and what we’ve seen in the first trailer – I think I’ve worked out the timeline of season 2 (and I think that horrible scene happens earlier on than we think). In the trailer, we see what appears to be the first four-ish chapters of The Last of Us Part 2 – though it mostly seems like scenes from chapter one.
Sep. 26, 2024
Marvel star Tim Roth joins Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan in the Peaky Blinders movie
The film sequel to the Peaky Blinders series is set during World War 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Roth is the latest addition to the cast of the highly anticipated Peaky Blinders movie. Best known for playing Emil Blonsky - also known as Abomination - in Marvel’s The Incredible Hulk and the She-Hulk series, the actor’s role in the upcoming film is currently under wraps.
Sep. 26, 2024
Marvel's Agatha All Along creator reveals why episode 3's surprise death had to happen: "If you remove death it becomes inauthentic"
Exclusive: Writer/director Jac Schaeffer spills on that pivotal moment, revealing that it was a late addition to the Marvel show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning–the following features spoilers for episode 3 of Agatha All Along. Well – the third episode of new MCU show Agatha All Along was full of surprises. However, arguably the most shocking moment of them all is the death of Debra Jo Rupp’s character Sharon Davis, a.
Sep. 26, 2024
Marvel's Agatha All Along creator says that Mephisto reference is "a nod" to all of those WandaVision fan theories
Exclusive: Writer/director Jac Schaeffer discusses the role fan theories play in the Marvel show and that Mephisto name-drop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning – the following features spoilers for episode 3 of Agatha All Along. It finally happened –Mephistohas been name-dropped in the MCU! During the third episode of new Marvel show Agatha All Along, titled ‘Through Many Miles of Tricks and Trials’, the fan-favorite comic book demon was mentioned.
Sep. 26, 2024
Meet Blue Bolt, the "biggest jerk in the Marvel Universe" and the newest member of the Avengers
This former henchman is about to join the Earth’s mightiest heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asrevealed at this year’s San Diego Comic Con, the West Coast Avengers will return this November with an all-new and surprising line-up headed up by Iron Man and also featuring Spider-Woman, War Machine, Firestar, and even Ultron. Now Marvel has revealed that another former villain will be joining the squad: Blue Bolt.
Sep. 26, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio demo launches on PC to framerate woes, but fans are already cracking fixes for the new JRPG
The Persona team steps out on a wobbly foot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Prologue demo is out on all platforms, giving everyone access to the first few hours of dungeon crawling and political scheming in the newest JRPG from the Persona team - but PC players aren’t having the greatest time. As the Prologue demo continued to roll out globally, posts in every corner of the internet with an active Persona base complained about the game’s PC performance and stuttering issues.
Sep. 26, 2024
With Assassin's Creed Shadows pushed back to an already-full February, expect a bloodbath that might decide the future of RPGs
Opinion | Five major RPGs are about to go to war, and it’s gamers' chance to vote on the future of the medium When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nah, probably not. As much as we all like to joke about sleepless nights and chameleon-eyed gamers trying to bullishly marathon their way through hundred-hour narratives, only a tiny percentage of people are going to play even half the games listed above, and certainly not all during February itself.
Sep. 26, 2024
New Metal Gear Solid Delta footage looks gorgeous and faithful, but the 2004 voice acting just doesn't look right coming out of 2024 character models
Commencing Virtuous mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But while the camp worked great in the slightly stylized look of the PS2 original, it looks a lot weirder coming out of a bunch of modern, highly realistic character models. Just take a look at the trailer below. Look at when Snake starts speaking around the 0:43 mark. It’s a little off, right?
Sep. 26, 2024
Nobody seems to know why it took 25 years to get the Lunar Remastered Collection, but it might go back to the beloved JRPG's controversial localization
The legacy of Working Designs lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lunar Remastered Collection was announced atPlayStation State of Playthis week, finally bringing a pair of beloved JRPGs back to modern audiences after a 25-year gap. Fans of the series had begun to give up hope that these games would ever get a modern remaster, and it all comes back to the controversial English localization that brought them to Western audiences in the first place.
Sep. 26, 2024
One of 2024's most-wanted JRPGs becomes one of the most promising manga as Metaphor: ReFantazio reveals new series with heavy Persona vibes
Metaphor: ReFantazio isn’t even out yet and it’s already expanding into manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hotly anticipated JRPGMetaphor: ReFantaziois just weeks away from release, and now Atlus sub-developer Studio Zero is partnering with publisher Shueisha for a manga that ties into the world and story of the game. Announced at Tokyo Game Show’s World Metaphor Summit before hittingofficial Studio Zero social media, the manga will be created by Yōichi Amano, known for his work on Akaboshi: Ibun Suikoden and Ana no Mujina.
Sep. 26, 2024
One of our first looks at Jenna Ortega in Wednesday season 2 is thanks to this perfect recreation of a TikTok trend
“Can you guys watch my bestie?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday season 2is currently filming and, aside from an early taste at Netflix’s Geeked Week, the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy have been off-limits for fans – until now. As shown on Netflix’s official Twitter account, stars Jenna Ortega (Wednesday Addams) and Emma Myers (Enid Sinclair) combined to recreate a viral TikTok trend involving one person ‘leaving’ and asking the viewer to look after the subject of the video – be that a boss, friend, or mischievous animal.
Sep. 26, 2024
Palworld guide to help you become a master Pal trainer
We’ve got all the basics of Palworld covered in this guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With this Palworld guide, you can get caught up on all the basics of Pals, weapons, and resources to help you survive out in the wild. It’s a bizarre but slightly charming mashup of creature collecting and survival with cute monsters roaming around that you can capture and keep in your party for battles or put to work or even arm with guns.
Sep. 26, 2024
PlayStation 30th Anniversary DualSense controller pre-orders are live: here's where to buy the retro gamepad
Grab those retro buttons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. October 1 -The 30th Anniversary DualSense controller is now out of stock in both the US and UK, with Game running out of stock in the latter territory this morning. That means all eyes are on October 10 for another restock, though I’d keep in touch with the retailers below for a stealth drop over the next few days.
Sep. 26, 2024
Psylocke and Quentin Quire will have to work together to save a young mutant in X-Men #5
Check out an early preview of X-Men #5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s bigline wide X-Men relaunchis well underway with the core X-Men title now several issues in. Now, with the new X-Men team well established, two of its edgiest members are teaming up for an adventure that delves into the dangerous psyche of an unstable mutant.
Sep. 26, 2024
Salem's Lot review: "This Stephen King adaptation is midnight movie kind of fun"
Don’t be put off by the long wait. This is a little slimline but a lot of fun. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Delayed for more than two years by the pandemic, the SAG-AFTRA strike, and, in all probability, restructuring at the Warner Bros. Discovery conglomerate (the same restructuring that saw Batgirl and Coyote vs.
Sep. 26, 2024
Samuel L. Jackson didn't think he would live long enough to fulfill his Marvel contract: "I didn't know they were gonna make nine movies in like two and a half years"
The Nick Fury star thought it would take forever to make nine movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samuel L. Jackson says he didn’t think he would live long enough to fulfill his nine-movie-long contract withMarvel Studiosbut was pleasantly shocked to see how fast the films actually got made. “I knew I had a nine picture deal when Kevin said, he was like, ‘We wanna offer you a nine picture deal’ I was like, ‘How long I gotta stay alive to make nine movies?
Sep. 26, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake is only coming to PC on launch day because Bloober Team "encouraged" Konami to release on Steam
Bloober’s CEO reckons their collaboration won’t end with this horror revival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team supposedly convincedKonamithat releasing their jointSilent Hill 2 remakeon PC was a good idea. “We encouraged our partner Konami to take a closer look at about PC,” Nowak says(based on machine learning translations). “We were fans of the idea of a PC release.
Sep. 26, 2024
Solo Leveling season 2 release date, trailer, and everything else we know so far
All the latest on Solo Leveling season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Solo Leveling’s hero Sung Jin-Woo has certainly leveled up himself and now, thanks to the System’s help, he has a clutch of new powers and abilities at his disposal. Whisper it, but next year could be the year that Solo Leveling breaks out into the anime big time.
Sep. 26, 2024
Sony sure served up a feast for scalpers, who are already trying to flip the $999 PS5 Pro 30th anniversary bundle for $3,000 or even $5,000
There are even listings with prices upwards of $10,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyunveiled its stunningPlayStation 30th Anniversary collectionlast week, but prices for thePS5 Probundle remained a mystery until today when it went up for sale - and promptlysold out, much to the delight of online scalpers. While it was previously revealed that there would be a"highly limited supply"of the special edition consoles, nothing could’ve prepared hopeful buyers for how quickly the PS5 Pro sold out after official listings for it went live globally.
Sep. 26, 2024
Sony's throwback PS5 Pro bundle sells out just as quickly as fans find out how much it actually costs
Pre-orders are rolling out across the globe, leaving many to wonder how much the 30th-anniversary bundle costs in the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection pre-ordersare going live worldwide today, including a bundle that contains a rather retro-looking PS1-themedPS5 Proand more. So, what are we looking at regarding price? As revealed throughSony’s website - if you’re lucky enough to pick one up - the 30th Anniversary bundle for the PS5 Pro costs $999.
Sep. 26, 2024
Space Marine 2's directors had to "fight quite a lot" for one level to be included, as some people thought the game was becoming a "40K fancy dress party"
Did you recognize some familiar hieroglyphs on Demerium? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though I’m by no means an expert on Warhammer 40K lore, I’ve played enough Tomb Kings in Total War: Warhammer 3 to recognize dusty old Necron activity when I see it. So imagine my surprise when, far from the splendor of Avarax and sprawling jungles of Kadaku,Space Marine 2revealed that the Chaos-warped planet Demerium was actually a Necron tomb world, just one of many places in the universe where millions of ancient alien-android warriors lie dormant.
Sep. 26, 2024
Teen in Agatha All Along might actually be two Marvel characters according to a new theory
Wait, is he actually linked to Mephisto? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episode 3. Ever since it was confirmed that Heartstopper’s Joe Locke was playing a mysterious character calledTeenin the new Marvel series Agatha All Along, speculation has been rife. Is he really Wanda Maximoff’s son – or is he actuallyNicholas Scratch?
Sep. 26, 2024
The best Xbox games to play on your phone
Through the power of the Cloud and Game Pass, there’s plenty of great Xbox games with touch controls you just can’t miss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for the best Xbox games to play on your phone then you’ve come to the right place. Let’s be honest, as fantastic as Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play can be, not every experience out there is suitable for the smaller screen.
Sep. 26, 2024
The identity of two of Agatha All Along's most mysterious characters have been revealed, all thanks to a leaked Funko Pop
It was Funko All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along’s biggest spoilers have leaked early, all thanks to a Funko pop. Be warned, MAJOR spoilers for Agatha All Along follow. Turn back now if you don’t want to know more. A listing for Marvel’s new Agatha All Along range of Funko Pop figures has confirmed exactly who Joe Locke’s ‘Teen’ and Aubrey Plaza’s mysterious character (currently known as Rio Vidal) are.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 confirms my favorite scene from the games is included, and I'm ready to be broken all over again
A-ha, this is going to hurt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even beforeThe Last of Us season 2 trailersmashed my heart into tiny pieces, we knew it was going to be bleak. The arrival of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby among everything else (*gestures wildly at everything inThe Last of Us Part 2) ensured it’s not going to be for the faint of heart or, indeed, the full of heart.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 trailer introduces Abby and instantly reminds us how bleak Part 2 actually was
It also features shots straight from the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. September 26 marks The Last of Us Day, and to celebrate, HBO has dropped a brand new trailer forThe Last of Us season 2, and it looks absolutely heartbreaking. The trailer begins with Joel (Pedro Pascal) speaking to Catherine O’Hara’s new character. “You want to start or what?
Sep. 26, 2024
The next Yakuza game is the most newcomer-friendly and "least shackled to past events in the Like a Dragon series" - all because its protagonist has amnesia
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii hits Goro Majima with some probably-temporary memory loss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sequels sometimes have a tough time attracting new players who don’t want to catch up on a dozen games beforehand, but the next Yakuza is bypassing that problem by simply knocking its protagonist on the head really, really hard.
Sep. 26, 2024
With Monument Valley 3 just months away, Ustwo Games reminiscences on developing for and beyond mobile and nonviolent games
“There are puzzles, there’s friction, but that friction doesn’t come from combat” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the next Monument Valley game just months away, developer Ustwo Games has offered a peep at studio life as it gears up for lunch. As part of a behind-the-scenes segment at the Mobile Games Show, the London-based studio shares that things have remained broadly consistent since its founding.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 recap and Easter eggs: A kiss, Elven warfare, and nine rings
Orcs and Elves clash in the latest episode of the Lord of the Rings prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The end is in sight forThe Rings of Power season 2as the finale beckons. But before we get ahead of ourselves, we have a hugely dramatic penultimate episode of the Lord of the Rings prequel to contend with, and it features some huge revelations.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 finale trailer teases the Stranger’s identity and a reunion between Galadriel and Sauron
The showrunners say it will be “emotional” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power season 2is almost drawing to a close, and we have one final epic episode on the way. While a lot is still unknown about how it will all come to an end, Prime Video has released a dramatic trailer, teasing some major upcoming plot points.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 might have just had its most divisive moment yet – and Galadriel actor Morfydd Clark has thoughts
What just happened? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2just had a very controversial moment – and even Galadriel actor Morfydd Clark has weighed in. Now, before we go any further, consider this yourThe Rings of Power season 2 spoiler warning. Turn back now if you haven’t seen the latest episode! InThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 7, Galadriel is taken captive byAdar.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Wild Robot review: "Lupita Nyong’o is excellent in this gorgeous animation"
This gorgeous toon is at its best when dealing with nature and nurture, even if minor stumbles keep it from soaring to Iron Giant heights. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. In the near-ish future, ROZZUM 7134 is the only surviving unit out of a cargo of server-robots washed up on an island wilderness.
Sep. 26, 2024
Wait, what? Explaining *that* kiss in The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7 – and why it's so controversial
Kiss kiss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the latest episode ofThe Rings of Power season 2, two major characters kiss – and the moment is a little stranger than it might appear, once you take the works of J.R.R. Tolkien into account. The following will containspoilers for The Rings of Power season 2, episode 7! Turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Sep. 26, 2024
Warframe Mobile is the best way to make sure you don't miss a beat of this winter's Warframe: 1999 update
With cross platform play and saves, you can loot and shoot wherever and whenever you want to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With so much to explore as you search out new customisable Warframes, finding the time to play can be hard. Which is where Warframe Mobile comes in – it lets you play wherever and whenever you are.
Sep. 26, 2024
We finally got a proper trailer for this beautiful Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy-inspired JRPG, and it's already one of the prettiest 2D games I've ever seen
Threads of Time is stunning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Threads of Time, a 2D JRPG described by indie developer Riyo Games as a"love letter"to genre classics likeChrono TriggerandFinal Fantasy, just revealed its first gameplay trailer - and it looks downright brilliant. The gameplay seems just as unique as its surrounding setting, too - players can bend time to their will alongside their heroic party, a diverse crew that can consist of characters from different eras.
Sep. 26, 2024
Where to buy the PS5 disc drive: all the latest stock
Yeah, PS5 Pro doesn’t have that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As predicted, many are wondering where to buy the PS5 disc drive now that the PS5 Pro is out in the wild only to find that stock is running particularly low. At the time of writing there aren’t any drives on the shelves, but retailers have taken hits like this before and come back swinging.
Sep. 26, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender cast reunite for wholesome behind the scenes photo as work on season 2 begins
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The post comes soon after the streamer released ashort first look teaserat Netflix Geeked Week, which showed little more than someone preparing to do some Earthbending. The season will see a new character - an Earthbender named Toph - enter the story. It was recently announced that Miya Cech, who appeared in Netflix series Beef, had been cast in the role.
Sep. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 just featured a brutal Tolkien battle, and I'm really worried about one of my favorite characters
Are they okay? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 7. The latest episode ofThe Rings of Power season 2featured a huge battle, that the showrunnerspreviously revealed they had in the planning for years. Thesack of EregionsawAdarlead his army of Orcs to the Elven stronghold, only to come face-to-face with a legion of Elves led by Commander Elrond.
Sep. 25, 2024
Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live - here's where to buy
Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are live across the web When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 09/26 -Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are fully off to the races now, and we’ve found retailers across the web listing both the 128GB and 256GB versions of the headset. You’ll find all of them just below. US:Amazon UK:Amazon Brand new Meta Quest 3S pre-orders are now live, with both the US and UK enjoying a plethora of retailer options to choose from.
Sep. 25, 2024
After beefing with Zelda and Elden Ring, the Horizon series curse continues as Zero Dawn Remastered clashes with Dragon Age
At what point does this stop being bad luck? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Horizon curse appears to show no sign of stopping, as the Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered release date continues the series' tradition of clashing with massive franchise releases. It didn’t take fans long to note that that’s just another entry in what’s quickly becoming known as the ‘Horizon Curse’.
Sep. 25, 2024
Apple TV is being criticized online for ruining the ending of one of the best horror films ever made
That’s another classic ruined When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror fans are not happy at all with Apple TV Plus after the streaming service ruined the ending of one of the best horror movies ever made by placing a recommended viewing option on the screen. Instead of playing the iconic ending of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1960 masterpiece Psycho in full, Apple TV minimised the movie and put a recommended viewing option for the most random suggestion possible: viewers missed the finale and instead could stare at an image of none other than comedy TV ShowThe Big Bang Theory,and then Friends.
Sep. 25, 2024
ArcheAge Chronicles is the 2013 ArcheAge MMO, now reimagined as an online action RPG that "transcends traditional MMORPG mechanics"
The sequel aims to please both longtime fans and newcomers alike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to XL Games’blog poston the sequel, it was initially set to be called ArcheAge 2 before becoming ArcheAge Chronicles. Devs describe it as an “online action RPG” rather than an MMO, stating that it “promises to deliver a more immersive experience with a strong emphasis on action combat” than its predecessor.
Sep. 25, 2024
As AAA companies drool over AI, Shigeru Miyamoto says "Nintendo would rather go in a different direction"
Nintendo is certainly no EA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While other video game developers turn to controversial emerging technology like generative AI,Nintendoremains true to what makes it “special” - and that’s certainly not artificial intelligence. Speaking to theNew York Times, mastermind Nintendo lead Shigeru Miyamoto reveals that the company’s stance on AI is “different” than most others are today.
Sep. 25, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows delayed to February after "learnings from the Star Wars Outlaws release"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “While the game is feature complete,“Ubisoftsays in astatement to investors, “the learnings from the Star Wars Outlaws release led us to provide additional time to further polish the title.” The company says that the Star Wars game’s “initial sales proved softer than expected,” but in the wake of a number of updates in response to player feedback, it hopes that it will be “a strong long-term performer.
Sep. 25, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows on the PS5 Pro offers bonus immersion for its $700 price of entry
That better be a lot of immersion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows on the PS5 Pro will offer “an increase in the photorealism and immersion of the game.” In a newPlayStation blogentry detailing the ways in which thePS5 Prowill improve the development efforts ofSony’s biggest development partners,Assassin’s Creed Shadowstechnology director Pierre Fortin explained that Ubisoft is “working diligently to maximize the experience” on the new console.
Sep. 25, 2024
Claims that Concord cost $400 million are inaccurate, according to fan analysis that claims Sony's ill-fated hero-shooter was "a $150 million game failure"
All you have to do is look to the studio’s former owner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A claim that Concord cost $400 million to create spread far and wide across the internet the other week, though many are now increasingly questioning how that’s possible. Last week, awidelycoveredreport citing a source claiming to have worked on Concord said that internal optimism at developer Firewalk Studios led some to believe the hero shooter would be the “Future of PlayStation” and that a culture of “toxic positivity” stopped any negative feedback dead in its tracks.
Sep. 25, 2024
Daisy Ridley says she wouldn't have returned for Rey's new Star Wars movie if she "didn't think the story was worth telling"
“If I didn’t believe in the concept, the film wouldn’t have happened” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “My thoughts on the matter are quite simple: if I didn’t think it was a story worth telling, I wouldn’t have come back,” she told French publicationPremiere. The new movie, which is currently untitled, will be directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (who’s previously helmed two episodes of Ms.
Sep. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's digital release date has been confirmed, and it's coming with "hours" of bonus content – including TVA deleted scenes and Amazon-exclusive features
The Deadpool and Wolverine digital release is overflowing with features When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studioshas revealed the digital and DVD/Blu-ray release dates forDeadpool and Wolverine– and it’s surprisingly soon. First, the up-front stuff you want to know immediately: Deadpool and Wolverine is coming to digital storefronts on October 1. The buddy comedy with a multiversal twist, starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, will hit 4K Ultra HD, Blu-Ray, and DVD a few weeks later on October 22.
Sep. 25, 2024
Despite shadow dropping in 68 other countries, Palworld on PS5 is indefinitely skipping Japan amid Nintendo's lawsuit
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company filed the lawsuit in Tokyo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld stealthily rolled onto PS5 yesterdayduringSony’s State of Play show – but, despite enjoying a launch in dozens of countries, the monster-tamer’s PlayStation port is indefinitely skipping Japan. “As announced in the officialPlayStation State of Play, the PS5 version of Palworld was released today in 68 countries and regions around the world,” developer Pocketpair’s social media accountexplained, before noting that “the release date in Japan has not yet been decided.
Sep. 25, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director would "love" to wrap up the RPG series' Netflix spin-off, but "not in the immediate future"
There’s hope for Absolution fans yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardcreative director John Epler “would love to do something” to wrap up what the RPG’s Netflix spin-off began, but don’t expect anything on that anytime soon. That comes fromYouTuber Kala Elizabeth, who asked Epler if we’re getting any resolution to Dragon Age: Absolution and was essentially told not right now.
Sep. 25, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard only carries over 3 decisions from Inquisition, but luckily your romance option is one of them
Never forget your one true love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardcarries the monumental task of incorporating some of the player decisions from previous entries roughly a decade old. To streamline and grapple with the ever-expanding Dragon Age lore, the team has boiled this down to three specific decisions. According toIGN, Dragon Age: The Veilguard will have an “Adventurer’s Past” section of the character creator where players will “select a few story decisions via tarot cards.
Sep. 25, 2024
EA FC 25 review: "Highly playable, yet naggingly familiar"
FC 25’s gameplay familiarity may trigger initial disappointment, but career mode tweaks and the brilliant Rush mode soon pull you back in for another year. Ultimate Team, meanwhile, remains divisive as ever – but fans of that mode will love its myriad fan-service additions. Rush mode is chaotic and unputdownable Sim gameplay reinvigorates career Goalkeeper AI has changed significantly It’s FC 24 with new mod cons Commentary in Rush is squirm-inducing
Sep. 25, 2024
Fortnite Birthday Medallions: Where to find them
Birthday Medallions in Fortnite can be found inside Birthday Presents or dropped by other players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Birthday Medallions are currently in high demand, as they have been added to the battle royale for one week only as part of the anniversary celebrations. They are proving to be frustratingly elusive as they appear at random, which isn’t much help if you’re trying to complete the list of BirthdayFortnite questsbefore time runs out on them.
Sep. 25, 2024
Fortnite Flare Guns: Where to find them to set off fireworks
Flare Guns in Fortnite are currently setting off fireworks that reveal the locations of other players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Flare Guns are back, and this time they’re launching fireworks to celebrate the 7th anniversary of the battle royale. They also have a more useful function beyond brightening up the skies, as setting off fireworks will reveal players nearby so you can get the tactical drop on them.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ghost of Yotei - Everything we know so far about Ghost of Tsushima 2
Here’s everything we know so far about Ghost of Tsushima 2, from the setting to its release date window, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So if you’re eager to learn more, read on below as we guide you through a full overview of everything we know so far about Ghost of Yotei, from the setting, to the story details, launch window, and more news.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ghost of Yotei gives you guns and swords this time, and the devs want to avoid the "repetitive nature" of some open-world games
Bringing a gun to a sword fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toThe New York Times, players will “be able to master firearms in addition to melee weapons like the katana,” which sounds like it could be the type of escalation an open-world samurai game could use to spice things up. Keeping things from feeling repetitive is something creative director Jason Connell is acutely aware of.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ghost of Yotei's title features a historical inaccuracy so clever that one Japanese scholar believes "it has to be intentional"
The sequel “encompasses the meaning of ‘ghost’ in many ways” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Check out our roundup ofnew gamescoming this year and beyond for even more to look forward to. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more After spending years with her head in various fantastical realms' clouds, Anna studied English Literature and then Medieval History at the University of Edinburgh, going on to specialize in narrative design and video game journalism as a writer.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ghost of Yotei's trailer perfectly captures what made Ghost of Tsushima so special in the first place
Opinion | Sucker Punch knows the value of peace and quiet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But in the meantime, I’ve got a confession. It took me four years to play Ghost of Tsushima, and although I finally got around to diving in earlier this year, I didn’t get around to finishing it. On one hand, I’ve been very lucky: Ghost of Yotei follows an all-new story set 300 years after the first game, which means I don’t have to risk spoiling what happens to my favorite grumpy swordsman Jin Sakai to learn more about the sequel.
Sep. 25, 2024
God of War Ragnarok's PSN bypass mod has been pulled because it "got too much attention" and its creator wanted to avoid "potential threats" from Sony
The mod let you skip right past the PSN linking requirement for God of War Ragnarok on PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A God of War Ragnarok PC mod intended to let players bypass thecontroversial PlayStation Network sign-in requirementhas been taken offline by the mod author. First reported byPC Gamer, iArtoriasUA’s NoPSSDK mod was designed to disable thePSNaccount-linking overlay and mimic a fully offline mode.
Sep. 25, 2024
HBO’s M. Night Shyamalan-produced horror movie gets new creepy trailer and it looks like Lake Mungo meets The Vanishing
Maze Runner and Sharp Objects actors star in Caddo Lake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO’s upcoming horror movie produced by legendary director M. Night Shyamalan has just got its first full trailer, and it looks just as creepy and offputting as the producer’s earlier work. The trailer for Caddo Lake opens with Sharp Objects’ Eliza Scanlen taking a little girl out on a boat through a swampy area when the girl says, “Did you know that the Caddos is actually 25,000 football fields big?
Sep. 25, 2024
Here's the four PS5 reveals everyone will be talking about out of that PlayStation State of Play showcase
And everything else announced in the PS5 showcase today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Honestly, I think that’s all we can really ask for at this juncture. Sony Interactive Entertainment has had a challenging few months; thePS5 Prowas announced and quickly derided for its exuberant price point, andConcord went online and was pulled offline in just 12 days. The publisher needed a showcase that could steady the ship, and demonstrate that there are some video games on the way that will justify getting aPS5 Pro pre-orderin on Thursday… I don’t know about you, but I’malmostbeing swayed in that direction by a duo of Horizon games which appeared in the broadcast.
Sep. 25, 2024
Horizon: Zero Dawn studio director explains what's actually changed in the last 7 years with side-by-side screenshots
Aloy’s entire Forbidden West model has been moved to the OG dino-romp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon: Zero Dawn Remastered was finally unveiledatPlayStation’s State of Playafter months of rumors and internet grumbles about how we don’t need to re-release games that still look brand spanking new, but one developer has explained exactly what’s changed in the upcoming remaster.
Sep. 25, 2024
How we test board games at GamesRadar+
Let us walk you through our process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s our job at GamesRadar+ to advise you on which products are worth your hard-earned cash (or not, as the case may be), so how we test board games is an important piece of the puzzle. Our reviews are supposed to help you decide whether you should or shouldn’t buy something, after all, so it’s vital that they’re up to snuff.
Sep. 25, 2024
I've worked every PlayStation launch in the last 18 years, here are my top tips on pre-ordering PS5 Pro
Avoid tears this PS5 Pro launch day. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prois about to land, and my experience working in a physical store during the release of the PS3 and PS4 makes me something of a console launch veteran. Not only have I stood in long queues to get hold of systems, but I’ve been the one handing over the goods at 12 am, which means I’ve picked up a few best practices over the years.
Sep. 25, 2024
J. Michael Straczynski returns to writing Thor and Spider-Man in Captain America #14
Check out an early look at interior pages from Captain America #14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer J. Michael Straczynski is well-known for his work on some of Marvel’s most popular characters, with the fan-favorite writer currently helming the Captain America ongoing title. Now, in Captain America #14, Straczynski brings in two of the Marvel characters for which he’s best known, with Spider-Man and Thor teaming up with Cap for a wild adventure.
Sep. 25, 2024
Joker 2 director has a surprising answer to a question everyone has been asking: what if Arthur Fleck met Batman?
“I think Arthur would be in awe of the alpha male that is Batman” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I think Arthur would be in awe of the alpha male that is Batman. I really do. I think Arthur would look up and appreciate it,” Phillips toldIGN. “I think he’d be in awe of that.” Although Bruce Wayne does exist in the version of Gotham City that Arthur lives in, he’s not Batman – not yet, anyway.
Sep. 25, 2024
Making "solid" games isn't enough when you have "gamers expecting extraordinary experiences," Ubisoft CEO says after Star Wars Outlaws
Good ain’t good enough, Ubisoft finds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsUbisoftworks to turn things around after a few bad years, CEO Yves Guillemot reckons making good, “solid” games won’t cut it. Speaking on an investor conference call today, Guillemot reckoned that good just ain’t good enough. “In today’s challenging market and with gamers expecting extraordinary experiences, delivering solid quality is no longer enough,” the CEO said.
Sep. 25, 2024
Meta Quest 3S is a cheaper VR headset at $300 and the original Quest 3 is dropping price to match
Plus they all come with free Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The veil was officially lifted on Meta Quest 3S today, and as expected it’s a cheaper headset for more budget-minded VR users. Meta Quest 3S pre-ordershave gone live ahead of the device’s October 15 release date. You’ll be able to pick up the 128GB edition for $300 USD, and the 256GB for $400.
Sep. 25, 2024
Right before Sony dropped 3 remasters in 40 minutes, former Blizzard president echoed gamers tired of remasters: "Personally want to see sequels and new games"
Mike Ybarra is looking forward, not back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has called for fewer game remasters in favor of more new experiences. Ybarra goes on to explain that while “I get some [people] enjoy” remasters, he’d “personally want to see sequels and new games/worlds.” There’s a definite sense across the industry that getting new IP off the ground is a risky proposition right now, andSony’s push for live-service multiplayer has also led to several studios squeezing their successful catalogues harder than ever.
Sep. 25, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio's Prologue demo is rolling out now, and save data will carry over into the Persona developer's new JRPG
The demo shows Metaphor’s opening hours and can be “played repeatedly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The Metaphor: ReFantazio Prologue demo is out now on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Steam. Since this is an Atlus JRPG, even a small slice of the opening can’t be considered ‘short’ - so, the demo includes the game’s first four dungeons, seven classes, six followers, and “the beginning of the journey to life the curse of death on the protagonist’s best friend, the prince.
Sep. 25, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds PC system requirements are frankly terrifying – we might be in for a repeat of Monster Hunter World's GPU-melting launch
If you had a PC upgrade in mind, now might be the time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsjustrevealed its release date and opened pre-orders, and with that has also finally revealed the system requirements for its PC version. In short, this is looking like Monster Hunter World all over again - a power-hungry game that’s liable to absolutely bring your system to its knees.
Sep. 25, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds' Ultra Collector's Edition is $1260 and includes a literal bike, but is only available in Japan
It’s time for the bike to join Capcom’s big-beast-battler in-game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildshas a few now-standard deluxe editions that chuck in some extra goodies for anyone willing to dish out more cash, but none of them hold a candle to the Japan-exclusive collector’s edition that also includes a whole, literal bike. Monster Hunter Wild’s massive beasties, exciting trouser-making potential, andnew fishing minigamewere the highlights of last night’sSeptember State of Playtrailer, butCapcomquietly announced an extravagant Ultra Collector’s Edition that’s perhaps the most bonkers limited-time package that I’ve ever seen.
Sep. 25, 2024
My Old Ass review: "Aubrey Plaza's new comedy-drama is delightfully funny and unexpectedly emotional"
A delightfully funny and unexpectedly emotional coming-of-age comedy-drama, with an enticing whiff of time travel and two fine lead performances. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A teenager takes mushrooms and is visited by her 39-year-old self, played by Aubrey Plaza… This Sundance hit certainly has an intriguing set-up.
Sep. 25, 2024
Neil Druckmann teases The Last of Us season 2 scene that "fans of the game will eat up" because it adds new backstory to an "important character"
Season 2 is now in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dogboss Neil Druckmann says video game fans are going to be pretty happy withThe Last of Us season 2. “And there’s stuff in this season that I’m really excited about – stuff that we hinted at – one scene in particular comes to mind that I think fans of the game will eat up, because it really kind of tells you a lot of backstory of this important character that there wasn’t really a way for us to even do that in the game,” Druckmann toldVariety.
Sep. 25, 2024
New Hellboy movie making surprise move of skipping theaters and heading straight to digital
Hellboy: The Crooked Man is going straight to digital in the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next installment in the Hellboy franchise, The Crooked Man, seems to be bypassing theaters in the US and heading straight to digital. While the movie is getting a theatrical release in the UK, it looks like you’ll be able to watch it on VOD in the US from October 8 at 12am ET, or 9pm PT on October 7 (H/TComicBook.
Sep. 25, 2024
New horror anime based on one of Junji Ito's scariest manga lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Uzumaki is set to scare us silly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uzumaki, the horror anime adaptation of one of Junji Ito’s scariest manga stories, is getting early rave reviews – and a perfect score on reviews aggregatorRotten Tomatoes. First announced five years ago before being met by delays, the four-episode horror series – set to air on Adult Swim in the US and Channel 4 in the UK – follows the stories of the citizens of the quaint Japanese town of Kurouzo-chu, as each seemingly succumbs to a terrible fate.
Sep. 25, 2024
Nintendo had a 9-day Zelda "boot camp" with devs "working from morning until night" to figure out what the heck they were going to do with Echoes of Wisdom
Protecting Hyrule from inconsistency When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You never know when inspiration is going to strike, and forThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomteam, inspiration was found during a nine-day boot camp where, according to director Tomomi Sano, they were “working from morning until night” to get the story right. As part ofNintendo’s Ask the Developer Vol.
Sep. 25, 2024
Oops, the new Zelda game is "8 times the size" of Link's Awakening because Nintendo and Echoes of Wisdom devs just couldn't help themselves
As longtime Zelda fans, Grezzo developers got a little carried away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis several times larger than the last top-down game in the series. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is the first ever mainline game with the titular princess in the driver’s seat, thefirst game in the series to have a woman in the director’s chair, and the first top-down game in the series to be so damn big.
Sep. 25, 2024
Outsiders #11 wraps up the mind-bending series an issue early as it teases the return of a classic DC superteam
It also makes a subtle change to another DC character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s Outsiders wraps up today with #11 – unexpectedly the final issue of the series from writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly, and artist Robert Carey. I say ‘unexpectedly’ because the comic was initially announced as being 12 issues long. It’s been a strange old run, part one-and-done mystery stories, part meta-fictional revamp of Warren Ellis and John Cassaday’s classic Planetary.
Sep. 25, 2024
Paddington 4 is in the works alongside a TV show as part of the bear's bid to become a "worldwide cultural phenomenon"
Paddington 3 hits theaters in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paddington 4 is in the works, along with a TV show – and eventual global domination. The cast of Paddington Goes to Peru includes Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Emily Mortimer, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, Samuel Joslin – and of course, Ben Whishaw as the titular bear.
Sep. 25, 2024
Pixar’s Inside Out spin-off show gets its first trailer and it looks just as fun as the movies
And it’s coming sooner than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixarhas unveiled a brand new teaser for its upcomingInside Outspin-off series Dream Productions, and its landing onDisneyPlus later this year. The studio shared the footage onTwitterand confirmed its release date, writing, “From the world of Inside Out comes Dream Productions available December 11.” In the clip, we see some familiar faces Joy and Anger as we get a sneak peek at the place where dreams are made.
Sep. 25, 2024
PS5 Pro doesn't come with a disc drive because Sony says it's "giving players choices," like the choice to spend $80 extra to play the physical games "most players" have
“I think it’s more of the balance of the value proposition that we’re giving” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Pro, despite being a $700 device intended for the most hardcore of PlayStation players, does not come with a disc drive - instead, it’s an $80 add-on. According toSony, that’s because of an altruistic desire to make sure players like you have more options.
Sep. 25, 2024
"I am the Ghost of Yotei" - Dragon Age: The Veilguard actor adopts the vengeful mask as Sucker Punch explains why it moved on from Tsushima's Jin Sakai
The Veilguard’s Rook actor takes on Ghost of Twoshima’s lead role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Yotei’s developers have explained why they’re moving on from Ghost of Tsushima’s cast and instead choosing to haveDragon Age: The Veilguard’s star lead a whole new revenge tale. Coming next year,Ghost of Yotei was announcedat yesterday’sSeptember State of Playshow, as developer Sucker Punch takes its wildly successful open-world formula to a new part of historical Japan, set 300 years after the first game.
Sep. 25, 2024
Saoirse Ronan reveals that her dream role would be a James Bond villain, says she wants to do more blockbusters
“I want to do something big and shiny” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saoirse Ronan is known for being an indie darling, but she’s ready for something bigger. “I would like to do something big and shiny,” Ronan told theLA Times, adding that her dream role is a Bond villain. “I’d love to do that.” The actor will have to wait a while on that, however, as producers have yet to choose a new James Bond –despite those Aaron Taylor-Johnson casting rumors– and a new movie doesn’t seem to be entering production any time soon.
Sep. 25, 2024
Sony's refusal to reveal the PS5 Pro 30th Anniversary bundle price means it's not for me and you
They not like us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s 30-year celebration kicks off tomorrow with a series of retro-inspired console and accessory releases, and we still don’t know how much the PS5 Pro bundle will cost. This package throws in the $699.99 / £699.99 console, a $200 / £200 DualSense Edge, charging dock, extra face plate, and a bunch of retro-themed cables - it’s not going to come cheap.
Sep. 25, 2024
Space Marine 2's game director knows Chaos isn't as fun to fight as Tyranids: "I don't think we did a good job in the end, but maybe next time"
Saber Interactive’s Dmitriy Grigorenko admits to falling into the “same trap” that tripped up the first Space Marine game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Space Marine 2, there is no greater joy than throwing yourself head-first into a seething mass of Tyranids. When you’re fighting in melee range, the game does an incredible job at making you feel like you’re surviving through sheer skill and power.
Sep. 25, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws sales aren't great, now it hits Steam in November with its first "fairly meaty" DLC, and the devs promise "multiple" free updates
Wild Card lands in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Star Wars Outlaws DLC pack, Wild Card, is set to launch on November 21, according to a new message fromUbisoftonTwitter. The DLC had previously been announced for a vague ‘fall’ launch. November 21 will also see the game launch on Steam. It had previously been exclusive to Ubisoft’s own launcher and the Epic Games Store on PC, with no clear indication it was going to come to other storefronts.
Sep. 25, 2024
Stephen King says a new dark thriller has just become "one of the best movies" he's seen this year
Stephen King has high praise for The Rule of Jenny Pen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror master Stephen King has high praise for a new, dark thriller coming to Shudder. “I watched one of the best movies I’ve seen this year. It’s called THE RULE OF JENNY PEN, and I urge you to watch it when it appears on Shudder,” King wrote onTwitter.
Sep. 25, 2024
Supergirl's new villain actor actually almost played Batman in Zack Snyder's DCEU
Matthias Schoenaerts has joined the Supergirl movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow finally got some new casting news, months after Milly Alcock joined in the title role.Red Sparrow actor Matthias Schoenaerts is set to play the villainin the upcoming movie. However, you might not realize that the star almost played another major role in the DC universe.
Sep. 25, 2024
The 10 best Netflix games you can play right now
Netflix has plenty of games to choose from, but which actually rise to the top? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you somehow weren’t already aware, Netflix subscribers actually have access to a whole bevy of different games. While these are largely available on mobile devices like phones or tablets with TV access in beta and limited to specific games, there’s still over 80 of them total to choose from.
Sep. 25, 2024
The 35 greatest DC characters in movies and TV
When there’s a crisis on infinite earths, these are the heroes up in the sky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDC Comicsmultiverse is expansive and epic, with more than just Batman and Superman to represent the bravest and boldest heroes ever imagined. But with so many DC characters having leapt to TV and movies, it begs the question: Who are the greatest DC characters in movies and TV?
Sep. 25, 2024
The Conjuring director James Wan is producing a Robocop TV show for Amazon Prime Video
“Dead or alive, you’re coming with me!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video’s Robocop TV show is underway – and with James Wan in tow. According toDeadline, industry veteran Peter Ocko will serve as showrunner with James Wan set to executive-produce (so you know things are gonna get a little weird and spooky). The series reportedly follows the premise of the franchise and will “focus on a giant tech conglomerate which collaborates with the local police department to introduce a technologically advanced enforcer to combat rising crime – a police officer who’s part man, part machine.
Sep. 25, 2024
The Elder Scrolls: Castles review – "A retooled Fallout Shelter with more options and the same problems"
The Elder Scrolls: Castles promises to put you in charge of your own castle and dynasty, and it certainly does, but managing your subjects, making rulings, crafting gear, and venturing outside to fight only to do all of the above again and again and again makes the new Elder Scrolls title lose its sheen sooner rather than later. Pokemon-like character breeding Active combat where decisions matter I mean, it’s Elder Scrolls (sort of)
Sep. 25, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom review – "A refreshing, magic-filled retool of the Link's Awakening engine"
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is a refreshing, albeit brief, series experimentation that blends modern and classic series elements. Using brand-new magic to battle and solve puzzles fits neatly into the top-down Zelda formula, despite some missteps. Zelda’s magic leads to some of the series' best moments in years Dungeons are back, and their puzzles are a blast Amazing orchestral soundtrack Performance is spottier than the Link’s Awakening remake
Sep. 25, 2024
The new Dragon Ball series is getting a surprise cinema release, but you'll have to be quick to see it
The English dub of Dragon Ball Daima hits theaters this November for a limited time only When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball Daima, the first original Dragon Ball series in seven years, is getting a limited theatrical release. As revealed by theIGNexclusive trailer, the first three episodes of the English dub release is coming to US cinemas for only three days on November 10-12 through Fathom Events.
Sep. 25, 2024
The Nier Automata devs are thrilled to be part of Stellar Blade: "We will gladly say yes to anything for money"
Cash rules everything around machines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier: Automata and Stellar Blade are crossing over in a somewhat unsurprising fashion and the former team couldn’t be happier – for the money. After the announcement during this week’sPlayStation State of Play, the Nier series Twitter account celebrated the new crossover by simply saying, “We will gladly say yes to anything for money.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ubisoft CEO says "our goal is not to push any specific agenda" amid "polarized comments" circling Assassin's Creed Shadows
Yves Guillemot just won’t let this go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas seemingly again commented on the backlash toAssassin’s Creed Shadows' Black protagonist, this time saying it isn’t pushing any specific agenda. In case you’re among the lucky few to have missed it, Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been through the ringer since it was announced back in May.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ubisoft responds to Ghost of Yotei and Assassin's Creed Shadows comparisons as its own open-world samurai game slips to 2025, stressing its dual protagonist approach
“All the focus” is on polish and delivery at Ubisoft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “On the competition related to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the focus really is to make sure we deliver a fantastic experience with this dual protagonist approach with different and complementary gameplay, with Yasuke and Naoe, in the setting taking place in this feudal Japan, which should be really enticing,” Duguet replied.
Sep. 25, 2024
Ubisoft says Assassin's Creed Shadows is "the most ambitious entry in the franchise" and was delayed last-minute because "we really want to make sure execution is flawless"
The delay apparently cost Ubisoft “around 20 million” euros When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During Ubisoft’s latest investor call, CFO Frederick Duguet shared some insights on the decision to delay Assassin’s Creed Shadows. The game was previously scheduled to release on November 12, and according to Duguet, it is currently “feature complete” and was close enough to being finished that Ubisoft was preparing to offer preview builds to the press.
Sep. 25, 2024
Your Agatha All Along sleuthing is completely misdirected, as creator teases Teen’s identity is hiding elsewhere in the Marvel show
It’s time to stop lip-reading When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One big mystery has been hanging over the first few episodes of Agatha All Along: justwho is Teen?Joe Locke’s character has a whole lot of mystery about him as while we do know that he’s a Westview resident who has joined forces with Agatha Harkness to find theWitches' Road, we don’t know much else.
Sep. 24, 2024
18-hour GTA 5 no-death run ends in tragedy after streamer runs out of road before returning for vengeance 14 hours later
Grand Theft Auto strikes again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few games morepotentially dangerous for novelty runners than Grand Theft Auto, as oneGTA 5streamer has learned after losing an 18-hour no-death run to a lack of road and an unfortunate tumble. Twitch streamerCrayatorwas cruising up a multi-story car park during a mission when they decided to drive off a rather inviting billboard that had been turned into a ramp.
Sep. 24, 2024
"Baldur's Gate 3, but Pathfinder, with miniatures": Baldur's Gate and Neverwinter Nights veterans riff on Larian's hit by ditching D&D and going deeper on figurine fantasy
Pathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand’s Kickstarter campaign kicks off today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate and Neverwinter Nights veterans are funding a new RPG that draws inspiration fromBaldur’s Gate 3but ditches D&D for Pathfinder and has us control wholesome wee miniatures. That comes fromPCGamer, who reports that indie RPG developer Ossian Studios is launching a Kickstarter campaign for its next project, Pathfinder: The Dragon’s Demand, later today.
Sep. 24, 2024
24 years later, the Gladiator 2 Maximus twist means I'll never be able to watch the original the same way again
Opinion | Maximus is Lucius’ father, after all – and that brings a whole new level of emotion to both the original film and its upcoming sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As ret-cons go, the ‘I am your father’ twist has been one of the most popular. Whether we’re talking about Darth Vader’s fateful words or Freddy Kreuger having a secret daughter, there have been some pretty notable moments in cinematic history to date.
Sep. 24, 2024
After 25 years, two classic JRPGs are coming back to life with the "definitive" Lunar Remastered Collection, out this spring
Classic JRPG fans are eating good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A pair of beloved RPGs are making a major comeback with the Lunar Remastered Collection. “The remastered edition brings a host of exciting upgrades, including widescreen support, enhanced pixel art, HD animated cutscenes, and all-new English voice acting,” the devs explain on thePlayStation Blog. “Players can choose to either go old school with the original visuals or go remastered for a more modern look.
Sep. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along - The comic history of Agatha's coven and their ties to the Scarlet Witch explained
The members of Agatha’s coven come straight from comics, and they each have a history with Wanda Maximoff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Alongis two episodes in, and Agatha Harkness has already assembled the coven with whom she will walk the Witches' Road to achieve her heart’s desire. And as you might expect, many of the members of her coven - all of them aside from Debra-Jo Rupp’s Sharon Davis, in fact - have their own comic book history.
Sep. 24, 2024
Agatha All Along theory suggests Aubrey Plaza's mysterious MCU role is a major comic book character
Could a major antagonist be hiding in plain sight? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Agatha All Along theory presents another idea about Aubrey Plaza’s character’s identity: comic book villain Lady Death. “I see a lot of parallels with this story and that of [Puss in Boots: The Last Wish],” oneReddit user explained. “Both have a protagonist searching for a wish and running away from an imposing figure dressed in all black (ie death).
Sep. 24, 2024
All four major X-Men mutant classifications explained
The major X-Men mutant classifications are complicated. Alpha? Omega? We got you covered with this explainer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is an “Omega mutant,” and what makes them different from regular mutants? Storm, who is about to get her own ongoing series as part of thenew X-Men comic relaunchand whojust joined the Avengers, is considered an Omega mutant - one of the most powerful mutants, by Marvel’s concept of mutant power classification.
Sep. 24, 2024
American Horror Story creator defends new controversial true crime show Monsters from backlash, as the show hits #1 on Netflix
“We give them their day in court” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After facing backlash from viewers, non-viewers, and the real-life people the series focuses on, creator Ryan Murphy has finally spoken out to defend his new and highly controversial Netflix show Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. “I have many things to say about that,” said Murphy in an interview withEntertainment Weeklywhen asked what he thinks of the recent statement put out by the real Erik Menendez.
Sep. 24, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows leaks a series-first base-building system, and it sort of reminds me of The Sims
It’s “a way of putting the player’s adventure on full display” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Action is important inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, but players will have more on their plate to enjoy than just fast-paced or stealthy combat - the new action RPG fromUbisoftalso features an extensive base-building system. As spotted in a now-deleted developer diary uploaded byIGN China, Shadows provides fans with an entire acre of land to customize as they please.
Sep. 24, 2024
Astro Bot is getting a free update with 5 speedrun levels and 10 bots to find, including the Helldivers and Stellar Blade's Eve
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs at Team Asobi teasedAstro Bot DLCnot too long ago, and today’sPlayStation State of Playconfirmed thatAstro Botis getting a free update this fall with a host of new content, including new levels and bots to find. The free Astro Bot update will launch at an unspecified date this fall and add five new speedrun levels to conquer.
Sep. 24, 2024
Boardwalk Empire creator reveals the incredible Batman spin-off that was scrapped because director Matt Reeves "wasn't feeling it"
Terence Winter was working on a police procedural in Gotham When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boardwalk Empire creator Terence Winter has spoken out about the incredible idea behind his scrapped spin-off ofThe Batman– and why it didn’t lead anywhere. “The idea was that we were going to do a ’70s cop show – something that felt like [’80s crime drama] Prince of the City, but in the Gotham City Police Department,” Winter toldThe Playlist.
Sep. 24, 2024
DC’s new Supergirl movie casts The Old Guard actor as its lead villain, a character you likely won't recognize
Matthias Schoenaerts is playing Krem of the Yellow Hills When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow has cast its lead villain – and it’s likely one you’ve never heard of. According toDeadline, Matthias Schoenaerts is set to play Krem of the Yellow Hills, a supervillain that only appears in one comic story. The upcoming film is set to adapt that comic, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, in which Krem, the agent of the king of an alien world, becomes Supergirl’s enemy when she finds herself as the defender of the world’s downtrodden populace.
Sep. 24, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's most "spicy" romances even had the RPG's director "hollering" – "You may or may not wake up in a coffin"
“When I got to that scene and saw the finished version of that cinematic, I was hollering” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We really did want to keep them relatable, more grounded,” game director Corinne Busche tellsIGN. “Some of them are quite sensual. Some of them are more physical, some are more romantic, some are more spicy. You may or may not wake up in a coffin.
Sep. 24, 2024
Final Fantasy creator's lovely JRPG Fantasian makes the great escape from Apple Arcade jail this December
Hironobu Sakaguchi’s latest is coming to PC and consoles on December 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s lovely diorama-based JRPG Fantasian Neo Dimension has finally got a release date. Neo Dimension takes Fantasian as it launched on iPhones and adds some upgrades to spruce it up for PC, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Sep. 24, 2024
First Terrifier 3 reviews call the horror film "big, intense" and "the best Terrifier yet"
Terrifier 3 reviews are coming in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reviews for Terrifier 3 are coming in – and, so far, they’re very positive. The threequel is set during Christmastime, and it sees Art the Clown return to wreak more havoc. We don’t think he’s got the holiday spirit, to be honest… There’s not enough reviews for aRotten Tomatoesscore just yet, but, as it stands, they’re mostly praising the slasher.
Sep. 24, 2024
First trailer for Michael B. Jordan and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler's vampire horror movie Sinners is Lovecraft Country meets Midnight Mass
“You keep dancing with the devil, it’s gonna follow you home” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan’s secret vampire movie has finally got a title: Sinners. The name was announced just a few hours before Warner Bros. unveiled the fang-filled flick’s first trailer, and it looks like a mix between Lovecraft Country andMidnight Mass.
Sep. 24, 2024
For under $150, this 1440p Acer gaming monitor is an absolute steal - but it won't last long
Best Buy’s Deal of the Day is a QHD winner. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re on the hunt for a cheap gaming monitor, chances are you’re eyeing up 1080p displays. Normally I’d encourage opting for lower-resolution screens, but I just stumbled across a 1440p display for under $150 that puts full HD offers to shame. The catch?
Sep. 24, 2024
Galadriel star Morfydd Clark is shipping two Rings of Power characters, but it's probably not who you think
All aboard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2may be drawing to a dramatic close asbattle beckons in Eregion, but some of the cast are having a lot of fun with the connection between their characters. Galadriel star Morfydd Clark shared a fan edit video of the Elf withAdar(played by Sam Hazeldine) after the pair crossed paths in the latest episode.
Sep. 24, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima follow-up Ghost of Yotei announced for 2025, Sucker Punch's next open-world game is set over 300 years later and stars a female lead in Hokkaido
Ghost of Yotei stars new Ghost Atsu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mount Yotei is located in what’s now Hokkaido, Japan. As a reminder, Ghost of Tsushima took place on Japan’s Tsushima Island in 1274. Atsu will notably be the now-series' first female lead. In aPlayStation blog post, Sucker Punch communications manager Andew Goldfarb writes: “Our story is set in the lands surrounding Mount Yōtei, a towering peak in the heart of Ezo, an area of Japan known as Hokkaido in present day … It’s a far cry from the organized samurai clans who lived in Tsushima, and it’s the setting for an original story we can’t wait to tell.
Sep. 24, 2024
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 online services suffer outages in apparent DDoS attack over GTA Online's new anti-cheat tech
GTA Online added BattlEye anti-cheat last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s online services have recently suffered outages due to DDoS attacks in apparent retaliation to Rockstar’s new anti-cheat efforts. Last week,Rockstar introduced Battle-Eye anti-cheat to GTA Onlineto bolster its own fair-play tools. While many might have thought the prevalence of cheating within GTA Online meant that introduction was well overdue,the extra restrictions spelled bad news for moddersand those on older or more limited hardware.
Sep. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 player notices mistake in the game's opening cinematic that even the game director never noticed in 2 years: "I don't know how many times we reviewed this"
There’s something wrong with those guns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 player has noticed an important detail missing from the game’s intro cinematic - one that the game’s director can’t believe he missed. In a post onReddit, one user noticed that none of the guns the Helldivers are using in the propaganda trailer that appears at the start ofHelldivers 2have their magazines attached.
Sep. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 takes a big swing in its Galactic War by letting players choose the home of a "Democracy Space Station" which "could change the course of the war"
Now that’s a Major Order When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The dust is beginning to settlefollowing Helldivers 2’s big round of buffs, and it seems developer Arrowhead has gotten comfortable enough to throw a curveball into the Galactic War. The latest Helldivers 2 Major Order challenges players to choose and secure a site for the construction of the dramatically named “Democracy Space Station,” and it sounds like a big deal.
Sep. 24, 2024
Hideo Kojima praises Transformers One comparing it to his favorite X-Men movie
Kojima is back with another movie review When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back with another mini-movie review, this time forTransformers One. “I just watched Transformers One and it reminded me of when I watched X-Men: First Class,” Kojimatweeted. “Maybe Transformers can be 3D CG animation. More comic-based IPs seem likely to transition from live-action to full 3D CG animation.
Sep. 24, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn's remaster is real, and it improves the open-world game to match the visuals of its sequel
Aloy is back, and she looks good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: Horizon Zero Dawn is getting a PS5 remaster. The long-rumored (and occasionally leaked) new edition was revealed during today’sPlayStation State of Playbroadcast. This looks like a pretty major upgrade, as the devs have done ten hours of new motion capture and brought the game up to a similar level of visual fidelity to its sequel, Horizon Forbidden West.
Sep. 24, 2024
Horror meets sci-fi in V/H/S/Beyond trailer as early reviews call it the "strongest collection of tales in V/H/S history"
The movie is out on October 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for horror anthology V/H/SBeyond is here – and the seventh installment of the V/H/S franchise gives the anthology movie a science fiction twist. Per the official synopsis, “Six bloodcurdling tapes unleash horror in a sci-fi-inspired hellscape, pushing the boundaries of fear and suspense.”
Sep. 24, 2024
I was impressed with the RTX 4050 version of this gaming laptop - now the RTX 4070 is under $1,000
Save $400 on a fantastic spec When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, we’ve gotPrime Day gaming laptop dealsandBlack Friday gaming laptop dealscoming up very shortly, and with that extra $100 discount briefly making its way to the shelves earlier in the year this model could go cheaper. I’d be hesitant to wait, though. You never know what’s going to happen on Black Friday - this machine could be $200 cheaper but it could stay at this price and be run off the shelves.
Sep. 24, 2024
Japanese patent law expert says Nintendo may have strengthened its claims specifically to target Palworld
Many of Nintendo’s patents were registered after Palworld’s launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo may have strengthened specific patents in order to make itsPalworld lawsuitmore legally robust. Analysisfrom a Japanese legal firm specializing in patent law (viaAutomaton Media) concludes that “patents established before the release of Palworld did not necessarily correspond to the mechanics of Palworld,” while patents submitted after Palworld launched into early access earlier this year “worked to improve this.
Sep. 24, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux marketing goes to the next level: a Harley Quinn concept album from Lady Gaga
Harlequin is 13 tracks and out this Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Little Monsters everywhere rejoice! Lady Gaga has revealed a(nother) new album is on the way. Titled Harlequin, it’s set to be a companion piece to the upcomingJoker: Folie à Deux. Gaga has been posting cryptic teases for a new project onInstagramover the past few days, before New York and Los Angeles displayed strange billboards teasing “LGSix.
Sep. 24, 2024
Zotac Zone review: “a promising Steam Deck OLED rival”
The Zotac Zone is one of the first true Steam Deck OLED rivals, and the premium handheld packs a respectable punch. While its price point is slightly offputting, and it’s early days for its management app, the portable PC contributes nice pro controller features and high-end performance to the ever-evolving scene. Nice OLED visuals Pro controller elements Solid build quality Premium price tag Management app still developing Battery life isn’t great
Sep. 24, 2024
Legend of Zelda producer confirms that 2D games like Echoes of Wisdom will coexist with 3D titles like Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom
Nintendo wants to “cherish that kind of diversity in the Legend of Zelda series” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echoes of Wisdomis a stunning top-down ode to some of theLegend of Zeldaseries' most iconic games - and it looks like even more vibrant 2D titles will come, coexisting with 3D gems such asBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom.
Sep. 24, 2024
Marvel Rivals reveals brand-new hero Psylocke while seemingly confirming past character leaks with a sneaky Moon Knight teaser
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s (probably) Moon Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivalsseems to have anever-growing roster of heroes, with NetEase Games recently revealing Psylocke - and perhaps even Moon Knight, if a supposed teaser rings true. The eternally expanding cast ofMarvel Rivals charactersis even bigger now thanks to the arrival of Psylocke, a stunning warrior with psionic abilities.
Sep. 24, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds dev says the series' true turning point wasn't Monster Hunter World, but a PSP game that came out 10 years earlier
Shout out to Monster Hunter Freedom 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Years before Monster Hunter World, producer Ryozo Tsujimoto says a PSP game was the series' true turning point. Speaking toThe Sankei Shimbun(translated viaGoogle, DeepL), Tsujimoto notes that 2008’s Monster Hunter Freedom 2 came “at a time when people were less likely to gather at friends' houses and play games together.
Sep. 24, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds release date officially set for February 2025, pre-orders open today
Pre-order bonuses include outfits and a PS5-exclusive lore book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomconfirmed the long-awaited date during today’sPlayStation State of Play liveshow. Series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirmed that pre-orders open today, with various exclusive bonuses available to fans. While Tsujimoto himself didn’t have a huge amount more to reveal beyond the Monster Hunter Wilds release date, the new trailer had plenty to show off.
Sep. 24, 2024
New Monster Hunter Wilds trailer reveals 3 more new monsters including the apparent flagship, and also fishing if you need a bit of a break
More monsters more problems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsis back with a brand-new trailer showcasing myriad new monsters for hunters to test their mettle against. Luckily, if you need a break for all the action there’s also plenty of fishing, beautiful sights to see, and even some typical Palico hijinks. During theSeptember PlayStation State of Playwe got a closer look at the slippery Uth Duna, bobbing and weaving its way through the water to unleash devastating attacks.
Sep. 24, 2024
One of anime's best remakes is getting a second season: "The journey continues"
Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is set to return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anime remake Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf is getting a second season. The announcement, which arrived just hours after the first season finale aired, comes from the show’s official Twitter account. The key art, which you can see below, shows the titular wolf Holo holding Lawrence’s outstretched hand.
Sep. 24, 2024
Palworld powers through Nintendo's lawsuit to launch on PS5 today
Surprise! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld is coming to PS5, and soon - in fact, you can play it when it launches today. The news was revealed at the latest State of Play with a new trailer, showcasing a trainer and their pals waltzing through a dungeon before getting into a scuffle that leaves them rather worse for wear.
Sep. 24, 2024
PlayStation State of Play recap: All the news as it happened
The PlayStation State of Play showcase is over, but you can relive the excitement through our live coverage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thank you for joining us for our live coverage of thePlayStation State of Playfor September 24. We hope you had fun joining us for a few hours to talk all things PS5, from our wildly incorrect predictions through to that stunning reveal of a Ghost of Tsushima sequel.
Sep. 24, 2024
Post-apocalyptic FPS Metro Awakening is coming to PSVR2 later this year
Feel the frozen fear in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming VR first-person shooter Metro Awakening just received an official release date, and it’s out sooner than you think. Announced during September 24’sSony State of Playin a thrilling new trailer, Metro Awakening is officially launching on November 7. The VR exclusive will take PSVR2 and Meta Quest players on a terrifying first-person shooter adventure, touted onSteamas “the most immersive Metro experience” yet.
Sep. 24, 2024
Roblox Dress to Impress codes for fresh outfits and more
Claim these Dress to Impress codes in Roblox and get new looks to take on the catwalk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I checked for new Roblox Dress to Impress codes on November 26, and added4BILLION,B3APL4YS_D0L1E, andMEGANPLAYSBOOTSto the list below. Roblox Dress to Impress codes can really help you to stand out on the virtual catwalk, because when you redeem them you’ll update your wardrobe with some sweet new outfits, accessories, and more to show off with.
Sep. 24, 2024
See how Alex Ross paints Superman in an exclusive clip from upcoming documentary The Legend of Kingdom Come
Watch a master at work… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Come is without doubt one of thegreatest DC comics stories of all time, and one that made a lasting impact on how fans and creators approach the publisher’s core characters. The 1996Elseworlds seriesby writer Mark Waid and artist Alex Ross was a mindblowing achievement, both in its depiction of a dark possible future for the DC Universe – one that Waid recently revisited in the pages ofBatman/Superman: World’s Finest– and with it’s stunning art, fully painted by Ross.
Sep. 24, 2024
Should you pre-order the PS5 Pro?
Pre-orders are available this week, should you grab yourself Sony’s new PS5 Pro? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As rumors about the PS5 Pro whipped up a frenzy during the summer, it seemed as though we had a winner on our hands. There was some excitement in the air, and the promise of a mid-generation refresh suggested a new phase in the PS5’s lifecycle.
Sep. 24, 2024
Son of late Dumbledore actor Richard Harris responds to upcoming Harry Potter reboot: "The films were fantastic. Leave them alone."
Jared Harris doesn’t seem to approve of the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jared Harris, son of late Dumbledore actor Richard Harris, has spoken out about HBO’s upcoming Harry Botter reboot, saying that he doesn’t understand why the film series needs to be remade. “Why do it?” said Harris in an interview withThe Independent. “I don’t understand. The films were fantastic – leave them alone.
Sep. 24, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog is mashing up with the Justice League for a comic series that turns Sonic into the Flash, Shadow into Batman, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After abrief teasershared on DC’s recent Batman Day, it’s now official - the Justice League is mashing up with Sonic the Hedgehog and his pals for a crossover adventure that puts Sonic, Shadow, Tails, and more into the roles of the Flash, Batman, and Cyborg, among others. The partnership was formally announced in theSeptember 24 episode of Sonic Central, with presenter Tiffany Smith interviewingSegaof America senior vice president Ivo Gerscovich to get the details of the impending DC X Sonic mash-up.
Sep. 24, 2024
Space Marine 2 directors on defying trends to find success: "Somebody was willing to take that risk instead of making another battle royale"
As Space Marine 2 continues to shine, creative director Oliver Hollis-Leick and game director Dmitriy Grigorenko take us through what led to this moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Depending on how tuned into the world of 40K you are, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 may have come out of nowhere. Yet even the biggest Warhammer enthusiast would have struggled to predict how well it would do – the sci-fi action game sold over two million copies within a day of launching, and it’s thefastest-selling game that Saber’s CCO has ever worked on.
Sep. 24, 2024
Steam's chillest new city-builder pushed to its limits with 30-hour recreation of Lord of the Rings' Rivendell
What do your elf eyes see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though it has only just released, players have already taken to Tiny Glade’s chill and cozy settlement-building mechanics to create fantastic recreations of all sorts of things. Like, for example, iconic fantasy cities such as Lord of the Rings' Rivendell in what must have truly been a tremendous undertaking.
Sep. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade reveals crossover with similarly scantily-clad action RPG Nier: Automata
When worlds collide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As revealed during tonight’sPlayStation State of Play, action RPGStellar Bladeis teaming up with genre iconNier: Automatain a one-of-a-kind collaboration. However, it’s not the only exciting Stellar Blade news highlighted at today’s State of Play event. The game is also getting a new photo mode that allows players to set up picture-perfect snapshots.
Sep. 24, 2024
Stellar strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord, my 2024 Game of the Year, has sold 1 million copies nearly 7x faster than its developer's previous game
Unicorn Overlord is outpacing 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim by some distance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord officially crossed 1 million copies sold this month, as publisher Atlus announced on September 23, just under seven months after its March 8 launch. Compared to developer Vanillaware’s previous game, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim, it’s reached the 1 million mark nearly seven times faster.
Sep. 24, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom coach recreates the Olympic decathlon in Hyrule to force Link to compete and find out if Zelda's hero could take home the gold
Leveling stamina pays off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Link’s list of accolades includes saving Hyrule countless times over, defeating evil incarnate, and even getting involved in local elections around Hateno village. Now,YouTuber Windowledgehas challenged The Legend of Zelda’s fabled hero Link to the ultimate test of fitness: could Link win an Olympic gold medal in the decathlon?
Sep. 24, 2024
The Boys season 5 gets cryptic with new casting announcement as Invincible actor is playing "a character": "That's all ya get for now"
Daveed Diggs will star in the fifth and final season of The Boys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Snowpiercer and former Hamilton actor Daveed Diggs has been cast inThe Boys season 5. According toVariety, Diggs will be billed as a series regular for the fifth and final season, although details about the character are being kept under wraps.
Sep. 24, 2024
The follow-up RPG to one of Nintendo's most beloved 3DS gems finally got a solid release date following multiple delays, and there's not long left to wait now
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is coming this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little over one month ago,Nintendoannounced that the long-awaitedFantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Timewasdelayed againwithout word of any solid new release date - until now, that is. I’m not the only one who’s excited to finally play the sequel this spring, either.
Sep. 24, 2024
The Illumineer’s Trove is how I’d recommend any player experience Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies and it’s $7 off right now
A saving worth celebrating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month saw the arrival ofDisneyLorcana Shimmering Skies, the fifth expansion from the Disney TCG. Offering quite the warm welcome for the new set, the Shimmering Skies Illumineer’s Trove has already received its first discount. It would usually set you back $49.99 but the Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies Illumineer’s Trove is currently sitting pretty at$42.
Sep. 24, 2024
The Lego Millennium Falcon has hit its lowest ever price - this is not a drill
The mid-range Rise of Skywalker version hasn’t ever been cheaper, and it’s not even sales season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. September 27:Sorry folks, it’s looking like this Lego Millennium Falcon deal has now ended - the listing no longer has a price, and the item has gone up to normal at other sellers. I’ll keep an eye out in case it comes back, though.
Sep. 24, 2024
The Mobile Gaming Show is live – featuring updates from EVE developer CCP, Warframe's Digital Extremes, and more
Ben Starr is set to guide you through the wonderful world of mobile gaming this week, and here’s how you can tune in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The inaugural Mobile Gaming Show, built in collaboration between GamesRadar+ and our friends at the Future Games Show, is set to air on Thursday, September 26. The showcase is looking at the upcoming mobile games that you should absolutely have on your radar right now, featuring fresh looks at titles from CCP, Coffee Stain Malmo, Digital Extremes, NetEase Games, The Game Kitchen, and more.
Sep. 24, 2024
The one feature that put me off playing Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom actually makes me feel like a creative genius
Opinion | Tears of the Kingdom makes me feel creative and smart without even trying too hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite experiencing a serious case of FOMO whenLegend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdomfirst released last year, I took my sweet time actually working my way up to playing it. As much as I enjoyed my time with Breath of the Wild, I’ve been quite hesitant to step into Link’s follow-up adventure in Hyrule for one simple reason: I didn’t think I would be any good at it.
Sep. 24, 2024
The Thunderbolts trailer is hiding two sneaky Marvel Easter eggs
Thunderbolts* is hiding some Marvel references When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thunderbolts*, the upcomingMarvel Phase 5movie, is hiding some sneaky Marvel references in its first trailer. The trailer, which first screened behind closed doors at SDCC andfinally dropped for everyone yesterday, sees the Thunderbolts* teaming up – after at first coming to blows – and meeting Bob, who may or may not beSentry.
Sep. 24, 2024
There are so many Zelda games that even for Nintendo "it's not easy to touch on the lore" nowadays: "We've been told by our fans that it didn't make sense"
You don’t say When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making and especially writingThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomonce again reminded the developers at Nintendo what a monster they’ve created and how finicky Zelda lore can be. In anew Nintendo-led interview, longtime Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma and Echoes of Wisdom co-directors Tomomi Sano –the first woman to direct a Zelda game– and Satoshi Terada discussed the history of the series and the challenges of expanding and tapping into it.
Sep. 24, 2024
There’s a deep-cut comic book Easter egg in The Penguin episode 1 that you probably missed
It’s in Batman: The Animated Series, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An eagle-eyed fan has pointed out an Easter egg from both the Batman comics and animated series inThe Penguin episode 1. “Haven’t seen anyone point out this Easter egg yet,“the fan wrote.“But Peregrinator’s Club appears in the background of the chase scene (a club for Gotham’s elite from BTAS and the comics).
Sep. 24, 2024
Throne and Liberty builds for Tank, Healer, and Mage
If you want a specific build for Throne and Liberty, then here are some classic set ups to get you started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Throne and Liberty builds help you to specialist your character into a specific role, whether you’re looking to become a Tank, Healer, or Mage in this free-to-play MMO. While the general direction your character will take is determined by which of theThrone and Liberty weapon combosyou select, there are also a huge number of active and passive skills to choose from, stat points to assign, and weapon mastery to apply as you level up, with all of those choices affecting how you perform on the battlefield.
Sep. 24, 2024
Thunderbolts release date, cast, trailer, plot, and more about the Marvel movie
Everything you need to know about Thunderbolts* as we enter the final stages of Marvel Phase 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film sees the likes of Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova, and US Agent return, and judging by the newly released trailer, the tone seems pretty light-hearted, with action and humor taking the spotlight. We could be in for aDeadpool and Wolverine-style team-up movie, then.
Sep. 24, 2024
Turtle Beach Kone II Air review: “comfort reigns supreme”
The Turtle Beach Kone II Air revives the wide, flat base with a fantastic new sensor, excellent connectivity options, and an improved aesthetic. While it’s a little too heavy to be as versatile as its competition, this is a dream for those with larger hands. Incredibly comfortable base Extra programmability Well-tuned weight and chassis Speedy sensor Bright RGB lighting Great battery life Heavier than the competition Not suited to faster games
Sep. 24, 2024
Who is Agatha's son Nicholas Scratch? Marvel fan theories might spell out the identity of Agatha All Along's third-most mysterious character
Everybunny has their own ideas… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NewDisney Plusshow Agatha All Along has certainly been keeping us on our toes with various shady characters, fromJoe Locke’s TeentoAubrey Plaza’s Rio Vidal. As Agatha and her makeshift coven walk the infamousWitches' Roadthese mysteries have only deepened, as tensions have risen during each dangerous trial. One question we have been asking ourselves each week is ‘what exactly is going on with Agatha’s son Nicholas Scratch?
Sep. 24, 2024
With Teen's boyfriend, Agatha All Along may have snuck another Young Avenger into the MCU right under our noses
If Teen is Wiccan, does that make his boyfriend Hulkling? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst two episodes of Agatha All Along are chock full of Easter eggs and referencesto other Marvel properties and plenty of other witchy media - but there’s one blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment in episode 2 that could have big ramifications in the wider MCU. As Agatha and Joe Locke’s Teen are riding in the car, Teen’s boyfriend calls, with a picture of his face appearing on his phone’s screen.
Sep. 24, 2024
World of Warcraft grinder gets their 1,000th mount after 20 years of playing the MMO: "What a long, strenuous, fun and at times annoying journey it’s been"
Just 210 to go, then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are fewer things World of Warcraft players – or any MMO fan, really – love more than a mount. Few, though, can boast the collection of Reddit user Lasko Leaf Blower, who has hit the milestone of collecting 1,000 WoW mounts over two decades of grinding. “Wow, what a long, strenuous, fun, and at times annoying journey it’s been,” theysay.
Sep. 24, 2024
Xbox doesn't want me to tell you how to build your own Elite Series 2 controller with this deal
It’s an older controller, sir, but it checks out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to some confusing naming conventions from Microsoft, a lot of folks don’t know that you can get the brand’s best-ever controller, the Elite Series 2, for cheaper these days. The Elite Series 2 Core is exactly the same gamepad as its pricier sibling, complete with a wad of customization features.
Sep. 24, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero is toning down its divisive "TV mode" after "a lot of negative feedback," which means I can finally try this painfully gorgeous action RPG
“We all think the TV Mode had many issues at release,” ZZZ dev agrees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OurZenless Zone Zero reviewgives Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse’s urban action RPG 4/5 shiny stars for its slick combat and stellar character designs, but ever since the betaI’ve personally been put off by its over-reliance on an interim puzzle-lite minigamethat ends up eating a lot, if not most of your time.
Sep. 24, 2024
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, the cult classic M-rated Zelda-like from the Tomb Raider devs, is finally getting its remaster according to rogue PlayStation Store listing
Kain lives! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks liketonight’s PlayStation State of Playwill feature a bit of manna for the long-suffering Legacy of Kain fandom. Today, the long-awaited remaster package of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 briefly appeared in a PlayStation Store listing ahead of what appears to be an imminent announcement. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is set to launch across PS5 and PS4 on December 10, according to the trailer that appeared on the store page.
Sep. 23, 2024
10 Shadows of Doubt tips and tricks we wish we'd known before we started sleuthing
Our tricks for Shadows of Doubt make the difference between a fumbling flatfoot and sharp-eyed PI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some Shadows of Doubt tips and tricks will do a lot to help those getting started in this rain-soaked noir detective game, as there’s plenty that doesn’t get explained off the bat, and even more that players will effectively have to figure out for themselves.
Sep. 23, 2024
17 years later, an acclaimed anime movie is finally getting a live-action adaptation
5 Centimeters per Second is getting a live-action movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Acclaimed anime movie 5 Centimeters per Second is being turned into a live-action movie, 17 years after the original debuted in 2007. The original film was written and directed by Makoto Shinkai and is split into three parts, which tell the life story of main character Takaki Tōno.
Sep. 23, 2024
25 years after its initial release and 4 years after the remake, the original Resident Evil 3 is finally coming to PC
Praise GOG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A port of the original thirdResident Evilgame fromCapcomwill soon be available on PC - a whopping 25 years after its initial release. The port’s upcoming release isn’t all that surprising, though - just a few months ago, a port of the original Resident Evil game dropped on GOG with the sequel following soon after.
Sep. 23, 2024
After hundreds of videos over 9 years, 88-year-old 'Skyrim Grandma' is retiring because "it isn't fun anymore, I'm tired of it, I'm bored to death with it"
Shirley Curry wants to spend more time with her other hobbies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A beloved figure ofSkyrim’s content creation scene says she’s retiring from making gaming videos. Shirley Curry, better known as ‘Skyrim Grandma,’ posted a video yesterday entitled ‘No More Gaming Videos.’ In that video, Curry, who is 88, said the decision “doesn’t make me too happy” but confirmed that she’s not going to be recording any more gameplay videos.
Sep. 23, 2024
After playing Fire Emblem Engage and revisiting Three Houses, I'm yearning for older Fire Emblem RPGs to come to Switch
Opinion | Whenever the next Nintendo Direct is, I will once again be getting my summoning circle ready for Fire Emblem Fates, Awakening, and more to come to Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve spent 10 hours playingFire Emblem Engageso far, and in that time, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the games that came before it.
Sep. 23, 2024
Annatar's latest trick in The Rings of Power season 2 was brought to life by the most incredible practical effect we've seen in some time
A day and night difference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Annatar loves a good trick and so, too, do the creative team and crew behindThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2. InThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 6, Sauron’s ‘fair form’ tricks Celebrimbor into believing that all is well in the Elven realm of Eregion, even going as far as obscuring the fact that its walls are crumbling all around the craftsman.
Sep. 23, 2024
As a lifelong Sims fan, the latest update that the movie will have "a lot of lore" has me very excited
Opinion | Sims fans should be very excited, after the latest update on the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sul Sul! Like many of us, I’ve poured hundreds – if not thousands – of hours of my life into The Sims. I have very fond memories of playing the first game on an ancient desktop computer, then the sequel on a laptop that couldnotrun it properly, before graduating to The Sims 3 and 4.
Sep. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 returns to the combat roots set out by the original D&D RPGs, as one intrepid modder gets real-time fights working with a nod to Neverwinter Nights
Back to the OG Baldur’s Gate basics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Patch 7has finally arrived inBaldur’s Gate 3, marking the integration of official mod support - and creative masterminds are hard at work on new mods, including one that reworks combat entirely. Fans have longed for real-time combat akin to the original Baldur’s Gate games' own for quite a while now, and it seems it could become a reality soon thanks to genius moddertinybike.
Sep. 23, 2024
Breath of the Wild's most notorious shrine exploit was key for Echoes of Wisdom, series producer says: "If this kind of solution isn't allowed, then it's not fun"
Games can be fun, as a treat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it turns out, one of Breath of the Wild’s most famous shrines was a crucial reference when designingThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom. Sometimes breaking a puzzle can be more fun than completing it the intended way, and Legend of Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma agrees.
Sep. 23, 2024
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed review – "A detailed and lovingly made recreation of a 2010s classic"
Gorgeously recreated visuals that only improve on the original A fun adventure with a novel approach to problem-solving Packed full of collectables and secrets Slippery controls make exploration difficult Occasional glitches may close off side quests Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Once a vibrant, mischievous character in his own right, Mickey Mouse’s role for the last several decades has been primarily that of a simple silhouette – his iconic ears little more than a logo for one of the world’s biggest corporations.
Sep. 23, 2024
Nearly 3 years after starting Pokemon Sapphire, the mathematical concept of Pi has a level 88 Sceptile but still can't escape the starting town
83,685,085 digits down, infinity more to go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In all that time, Pi has managed to escape the starting area of Littleroot Town a few times, but the gravitational pull of mathematics has kept bringing it back to that opening village again and again. It still hasn’t found the first gym, but it’s wandered enough in the long grass of the opening routes to do some real power-leveling with its starting Pokemon - a Sceptile that’s now reached level 88.
Sep. 23, 2024
Each of Assassin's Creed Shadows' four seasons features different kinds of weather, but that won't affect gameplay because Ubisoft doesn't want it to have a "negative impact"
Rain or shine, Assassin’s will be nimble as ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The different seasons in Assassin’s Creed Shadows offer different weather effects - but you shouldn’t worry about them affecting your gameplay. In an interview withPlaymagazine,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsart director Thierry Dansereau explains thatUbisoftdidn’t want the changing of the seasons “to be something that could be perceived as very negative or have a negative impact on how you play.
Sep. 23, 2024
Florence Pugh and David Harbour reunite as Marvel's most broken heroes assemble in first trailer for Thunderbolts
The first trailer for Thunderbolts has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Marvel’s highly anticipated Thunderbolts* movie has arrived – and we can’t wait. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Yelena (Florence Pugh) visits Alexei (David Harbour) to ask if he feels fulfilled with his life. This cuts to Yelena being trapped in a room with John Walker (Wyatt Russell) and Ava Starr, a.
Sep. 23, 2024
Fortnite Stark Fan Club quests: Where to find items to donate
How to get War Machine’s dart board, the Stark Industries coffee mug, and Tony Stark’s sunglasses for the Super Stark Fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Stark Fan Club quests are a set of secret assignments, which can only be started by finding the hidden underground headquarters of the Super Stark Fan housing a range of Iron Man memorabilia.
Sep. 23, 2024
GamesRadar+ presents: Mobile Gaming Week 2024
This week we are looking at what’s hot, what’s best, and what’s next in the world of mobile gaming as we count down to the Mobile Gaming Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My perception of mobile gaming continues to evolve. I think it’s easy to forget that we have these devices with us at all times that are capable of generating incredible virtual worlds – that we have the ability to play at the touch of a button no matter where we are or what we’re doing.
Sep. 23, 2024
Halloween favorite Over the Garden Wall returns to streaming, teases 10th anniversary collaboration with Wallace and Gromit studio
A claymation special is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the Garden Wall isn’t leaving streaming after all – and we’re getting a brand new stop-motion claymation special. “Dancing in a swirl of golden memories… A little gift from The Unknown to celebrate the 10th anniversary of #OvertheGardenWall. Stay tuned, wayward souls,” Cartoon Network wrote on Twitter alongside a 10-second video that simply contains what appears to be a claymation version of Wirt and Gregory’s hats.
Sep. 23, 2024
HBO’s new Green Lantern show from Watchmen producer reportedly casts Friday Night Lights star as DC's Hal Jordan
Kyle Chandler is suiting up for the new Max series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kyle Chandler has reportedly been cast asHal Jordanaka Green Lantern in Lanterns, one of the upcoming TV shows inJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s new DCU slate. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Chandler is set to don the green suit for the new show, which HBO ordered direct to series back in June.
Sep. 23, 2024
How to arrest people in Shadows of Doubt
To arrest a suspect in Shadows of Doubt requires handcuffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadows of Doubt arrest mechanic is an essential one to getting bonus money in your cases. However, learning how to arrest people is something the game isn’t quick to explain, as the process beyond shouting and handcuffs is left frustratingly obscure at times.
Sep. 23, 2024
How to use guns and weapons in Shadows of Doubt
Guns and weapons in Shadows of Doubt are everywhere - but you can’t fire them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guns in Shadows of Doubt are everywhere, along with all kinds of other weapons and firearms. It won’t be long before you’re stumbling across smoking rifles, dropped pistols, bloody knives, and even katanas, but you can’t use all of these weapons, sorry to say - or at least, while you can use a gun to attack somebody, you can’t pull the trigger.
Sep. 23, 2024
How to use Shadows of Doubt upgrades and SyncDisks
Character upgrades in Shadows of Doubt are done in Sync Clinic with Disks and Vials When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadows of Doubt upgrades to your character require SyncDisks, special cyberpunk chips slotted into your neck that grant new abilities. On top of that, SyncDisk Upgrade Vials can further enhance the effects of certain disks, increasing the modifier or chance of bonus that the disc grants you.
Sep. 23, 2024
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi to star in Wuthering Heights adaptation from Saltburn director
Robbie and Elordi will star as Catherine and Heathcliff in Emerald Fennell’s adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi are set to star in a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights from director Emerald Fennell. According toDeadline, Robbie is set to star as Catherine Earnshaw with Elordi as Heathcliff. Fennell, who announced that an adaptation of the classic novel would be her next project back in June, will write the screenplay in addition to producing and helming the pic.
Sep. 23, 2024
Marvel Studios' TV boss reveals his dream MCU series – and it involves a complete newcomer
Ready to ride When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studios' head of streaming, television, and animation Brad Winderbaum has given his surprise pick for the dream MCU series that he would love to see come to life. Speaking toCollider, Winderbaum – who is also part of the Marvel Studios Parliament – was asked about the show he would greenlight immediately if he could.
Sep. 23, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio leads thought it would be shorter than Persona 5 but just kept adding content, so now we're matching the fan-favorite JRPG's 100-hour runtime
A (welcome) war on my free time it is, then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s good news for those seeking bang for their buck and bad news for those light on time, asMetaphor: ReFantaziodirector Katsura Hashino confirms that the upcomingJRPGis just as long as Persona 5. Speaking to the Spanish websiteVandalabout the size of the game, Hashino says that Persona 5 was a “very bulky game” and that Metaphor: ReFantazio will be able to match that regarding its length.
Sep. 23, 2024
MTG Duskmourn Commander decks, ranked
Scarily good or dead on arrival? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to lay out our MTG Duskmourn Commander decks ranking and help you confront your ultimate fear … choosing which precon to buy. With the latest addition to one of thebest card gamesleaning hard into a retro horror aesthetic, there’s plenty of references to spooky cinema across the MTG Duskmourn set.
Sep. 23, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero voice actor says they "spent a full year recording" the game, which makes sense given that it has 182 playable characters
That’s a lot of Krillin murder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s voice actors apparently spent a full year recording dialogue for the base game, according to Frieza’s current voice actor Daman Mill, which is also the longest time they’ve spent in the booth screaming to reach their final form. This isn’t too surprising consideringSparking Zero features 5,000 lines of dialoguefor players to mix and match just like smashing together your Dragon Ball action figures on a Saturday morning when life was a simpler time.
Sep. 23, 2024
New War of the Rohirrim set for Lord of the Rings wargame remakes models I never expected to see again
20 year-old models from our childhood are getting a facelift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The beacons are lit and Rohan will answer in a new box set for Warhammer’s Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game, and it’s remaking 20 year-old models in time for War of the Rohirrim. Unveiled on Hobbit Day (September 22, AKA the birthday of a certain Bilbo Baggins), ‘War of the Rohirrim - Battle of Edoras’ seems to contain everything you need to play the Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game.
Sep. 23, 2024
Noted Warhammer sicko Henry Cavill is loving Space Marine 2, and like many players can't beat it on the highest difficulty – "which I love"
Superman and Geralt wish they had Cavill’s true heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Self-professed Warhammer sicko Henry Cavill is unsurprisingly really enjoying his time with Space Marine 2. In fact, he loves it so much he had to post about it on Instagram from his desk chair with off-screen gameplay centered. Cavill’s caption reads: “Seriously, though, they’ve done pretty well eh?
Sep. 23, 2024
Oddity review: "In a strong year for indie horror movies, this is one of the finest – and scariest"
In a strong year for indie horror movies, this is one of the finest. And scariest. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Winner of the Midnight Audience Award at the SXSW Film Festival and the recipient of ecstatic reviews, this genuinely frightening sophomore feature by Irish writer/director Damian McCarthy now lands on streaming platforms Shudder and AMC+.
Sep. 23, 2024
One of anime's big fall 2024 shows is kicking off with a movie-length premiere
Re:Zero season 3 kicks off with an 86-minute premiere on Crunchyroll in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Isekai anime Re:Zero is returning for a third season this October – with an extra-long premiere. The series, based on Tappei Nagatsuki’s light novels, will air a 86-minute episode on October 2, with new episodes to follow weekly on Crunchyroll.
Sep. 23, 2024
One of last year's best Metroidvanias is about to get better: Blasphemous 2 gets DLC and a free update next month with new areas, bosses, New Game+, and more
The paid Mea Culpa DLC brings an alternate ending with some of the game’s “fiercest challenges” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new animated scene heralds the arrival of Mea Culpa, which leads with two “massive” new zones starring fresh bosses that represent “some of the greatest challenges” in the game. These mysterious areas, described in a press release as featuring “harsh winds” and “towering heights,” will serve up new quests, NPCs, and ultimately tie into a new alternative ending for the whole game.
Sep. 23, 2024
One of Netflix’s most-watched anime shows My Happy Marriage gets a new trailer and return window – and you won’t be waiting long for season 2
The show returns in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Happy Marriage, one of thebest Netflix animeshows, has confirmed its return window. The streamer announced the news with the release of a magical new trailer, which begins with Miyo speaking about the nature of dreams. “I am the only one in this world with the Dream-Sight ability,” she says in a voiceover after waking up from a dream where Lord Kudo apologizes to her and confesses his love.
Sep. 23, 2024
PlayStation State of Play for September confirmed with "30+ minutes" on "more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games"
State of Play officially returns on September 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas confirmed aPlayStation State of Playbroadcast for Tuesday, September 24. The State of Play show will be “30+” minutes long, and will broadcast onYouTubeandTwitchstarting at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST on September 24. “Tune in live for news and updates on more than 20 upcoming PS5 and PS VR2 games from studios around the world,” Sony says in itsannouncement.
Sep. 23, 2024
Shadows of Doubt review: "The true potential of this detective sim is limitless - but it just hasn't reached that point yet"
When it hits its stride, Shadows of Doubt feels like it might be one of the greatest detective games of the 21st century, but it’s hampered by outrageous bugginess and vestigial mechanics. The core is rock solid, but it still feels several major updates away from reaching its final form. Superb investigation mechanics that reward intelligence Enjoyable procedurally generated cases A palpable, grimy noir tone Complex simulated cities are a fantastic playground
Sep. 23, 2024
Sony's 30th Anniversary PS5 Pro is likely to cost at least $50 more than the standard version, based on the leaked PS5 Slim price
That’s at least $50 more than $699.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyunveiled its stunningPlayStation 30th Anniversary collectionlast week, and has not yet revealed any of the limited-edition items' prices - but fans might know what sorts of prices to expect if one reliable leaker’s reports on the range ring true. According to historically dependable leaker “billbil-kun” and his recent article onDealabs, the 30th Anniversary collection’s consoles and controllers will indeed likely cost more than their mainline counterparts - but not by all that much.
Sep. 23, 2024
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom was a "dungeon creation" game until Eiji Aonuma flipped the table a year in – "I was right next to them thinking of something different"
Shigeru Miyamoto isn’t the only one who knows how to “upend the tea table” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has revealed thatThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomwas originally meant to let you create your own dungeons until series producer Eiji Aonuma decided on a change of direction a year into development. Nintendo asked Grezzo, the same studio which previously developed the Link’s Awakening remake, to have its developers pitch their ideas for a new Legend of Zelda game, as Aonuma explains in the latestAsk the Developer interview.
Sep. 23, 2024
Space Marine 2 has been such a huge success that it "changes everything" for its developers: "You look at yourself through a different lens"
“This changes everything we do moving forward” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The success of Space Marine 2 means that everything has changed for its developer, according to Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits. Speaking toIGN, Willits says, “When you have a big hit, and you have that internet kind of popularity, there’s more passion, and there’s more responsibility for the quality that you do.
Sep. 23, 2024
Stardew Valley creator explains that releasing 1.6 update on PC first was to avoid "critical bugs," but "never intended for the delay to be this long"
Not the types of bugs found in the mines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongsideannouncing the November 4 release datefor the highly anticipatedStardew Valley1.6 update for consoles and mobile, creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone peeled the development curtain back to let us get a closer look at how they determine when an update is finally ready for showtime. Barone announced the release date of the 1.
Sep. 23, 2024
Survival city builder Frostpunk 2 sells 350,000 copies in 3 days, immediately covering its development and marketing costs: "The work doesn't stop here"
Frostpunk 2 has already broken even When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just three days after launch, city-builder sequel Frostpunk 2 has already recouped its development and marketing costs. In a tweet earlier today, developer 11-bit Studios said it was “super happy to announce that we’ve already exceeded 350,000 copies of Frostpunk 2 sold.” The tweet came early this morning, so that marks more than 100,000 copies per day since Frontpunk 2 launched on September 20.
Sep. 23, 2024
Terrifier 4 is officially happening so strap in for more Art the Clown
Another Terrifier movie is going to happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier 3 might not even be out yet, but a fourquel has already been confirmed. The bloody slasher series follows the misadventures of Art the Clown as he hacks his way through countless victims, with some gruesomely inventive kills. “Yes there will be a Terrifier 4,” writer/director Damien Leone said during a Fantastic Fest Q&A, without elaborating further (H/TVariety).
Sep. 23, 2024
The Casting of Frank Stone's most shocking twist makes it a great Dead by Daylight game, but a disappointing Supermassive game
Opinion | I’m rethinking everything I thought I knew about DBD and it’s all thanks to Supermassive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The futility of hope versus the possibility of freedom. That’s pretty much the ethos of Dead by Daylight, Behaviour Interactive’sasymmetrical horror gamethat pits brave survivors against bloodthirsty killers. Whether you live or die in The Entity’s realm, we all end up in the same place: sitting around the campfire, awaiting the next trial as a nearby monster watches from the shadows.
Sep. 23, 2024
The comic history of The Void, the villainous dark side of The Sentry, Lewis Pullman's potential Thunderbolts MCU character
Lewis Pullman’s apparent Thunderbolts character The Sentry may have a connection to another MCU concept When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the MCU, The Void is a place beyond time and space where things that have been “pruned” or eliminated from reality go to be destroyed into nothingness by the monstrous Alioth. It’s played a major role in the Loki streaming series as well as in the recent Wolverine and Deadpool, with several characters who were trapped in the void potentially escaping.
Sep. 23, 2024
The first big Helldivers 2 patch of Arrowhead's 60-day recovery plan kicks off a redemption arc, with player numbers and reviews steadily improving
Talk about an effective recruitment drive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead’s60-day planto makeHelldivers 2fun again is already paying off after itsfirst big patch, with a player count and review bounce that looks to be sticking around. Last week, we got a sweepingHelldivers 2 patchthat rolled back unpopular nerfs and generally made bots and bugs easier to kill while keeping players alive longer.
Sep. 23, 2024
The graphic novel adaptation of post-apocalyptic classic The Road is one of the most frightening and beautiful comics you will read this year
Interview | Artist and writer Manu Larcenet on adapting Cormac McCarthy’s famous novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cormac McCarthy’s post-apocalyptic novel The Road is a dark story, even compared tothe author’s own back catalogueof other bleakly brilliant books. It’s also a masterpiece, one that rightly won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and was quickly made intoan equally uncompromising filmby director John Hillcoat.
Sep. 23, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, the first Zelda game with its princess as its protagonist, is also the first Zelda game directed by a woman
After 38 years, it’s about time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echoes of Wisdommarks many firsts for the almost 40-year-oldLegend of Zeldaseries - one of which is the director herself. As discussed inNintendo’s recentAsk the Developervolume featuring the new game’s leads, Echoes of Wisdom director Tomomi Sano is actually the first-ever female director to head a Zelda project in the series' 38-year history.
Sep. 23, 2024
The new Gladiator 2 trailer just confirmed Lucius is Maximus' son, and Paul Mescal has the perfect reaction
Are you not entertained? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newGladiator 2trailer is here, and it promises a brutal return to the Colosseum. Set two decades after the events of Gladiator, the sequel focuses on Paul Mescal’s Lucius, the son of Lucilla and grandson of former emperor Marcus Aurelius. Estranged from his family, he is living with his wife and child in Numidia when Roman soldiers invade.
Sep. 23, 2024
The Penguin's Cristin Milioti has the perfect counterpoint for everyone who dunks on Batman Forever and Batman and Robin
“I love the camp element of Batman” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin standout Cristin Milioti, who plays crime boss Sofia Falcone (AKAThe Hangman) on the HBO series, is earning some serious Bat-cred with her defense of the oft-criticized Batman movies from director Joel Schumacher. “It’s very campy,” Milioti tellsRad Simonpillaiabout her thoughts on 1995’s Batman Forever and its follow-up Batman & Robin.
Sep. 23, 2024
The superhero Stan Lee forgot: The comic book history of The Sentry, Lewis Pullman's potential MCU role in Thunderbolts
Who exactly is Bob, and how might he tie into one of the weirdest comic book sagas of all time? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So… Who exactly is Bob? That’s the question that may be on some fans' minds about Lewis Pullman’s mystery character after the official release of thefirst trailer for Thunderbolts*. Those who have been following the development of the film know that “Bob” is likely Robert Reynolds, the real name of the embattled superhero known as The Sentry.
Sep. 23, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 review: "Frustrating follow-up lacks the freshness of the far-superior first season"
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol is a disappointingly uninventive continuation of the titular survivor’s French adventures, as the franchise forces two of its fan favorites together again. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The first season ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonfreshened things up by shipping one its best-loved characters to France and having him meet a whole new found family across the pond.
Sep. 23, 2024
This is the gaming headset I recommend to most players - and it’s just hit its lowest ever price
Grab the Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed for its best price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheRazerBlackShark V2 Hyperspeed punches well above its weight in almost every category and still comes in at an MSRP that’s considered low mid-range. The $129.99 PC-focused device remains one of thebest gaming headsetsI’ve ever tested purely because of its value for money - after all, you’re getting the drivers and microphone of the full BlackShark V2 Pro (a $199.
Sep. 23, 2024
Throne and Liberty weapon combos to determine your playstyle
Choosing your weapon combo in Throne and Liberty will set up your character’s playstyle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Throne and Liberty weapon combos are significant, as unlike other RPGs this decision broadly determines the type of playstyle your character conforms to. There are a total of seven different weapons to select from, which can either be equipped in your main hand for a boost to stats and abilities, or in your off-hand to provide additional buffs as well as a fall-back secondary weapon, and these form the basis of yourThrone and Liberty builds.
Sep. 23, 2024
Warrior actor confirms cancelation of hit cult series after Netflix acquires streaming rights: "We don’t have the chance to continue the story"
Warrior is not returning for a fourth season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite Netflix acquiring non-exclusive streaming rights, Warrior will not be coming back for a fourth season. “So many times, wherever I go, people come to me and say thank you for Warrior,” Joe Taslim wrote onTwitteralongside a photo of the show’s Rotten Tomatoes score, which has a 93% Critics rating and a 96% Audience score.
Sep. 23, 2024
Zelda games that can "fly in the face" of game design theory look like the future: Eiji Aonuma worried Echoes of Wisdom had "too much freedom," then added more freedom
“It’s almost as if introducing some freedom attracted even more freedom,” Aonuma says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the duology of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom,The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomfinds a new way to continue the trend of new Zelda games doubling down on player freedom, even if it makes some things a nightmare to balance and design.
Sep. 23, 2024
Space Marine 2 devs already have plans for DLC and even a sequel: "We will not disappoint our Warhammer fans in the future"
Saber dev Tim Willits says he’d “love to” do Space Marine 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSpace Marine 2developers are already thinking about ideas for DLC - and a potential Space Marine 3. Speaking toIGN, Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits explains that game director Dmitry Grigorenko has already “proposed some story ideas that could either be DLC or a sequel,” but those ideas are still pretty fresh.
Sep. 22, 2024
The long-awaited Stardew Valley 1.6 update will finally arrive on console and mobile in November
It’s been a long wait for console fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6 will hit consoles and mobile on November 4, developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has confirmed. In a tweet on Sunday, Barone said, simply “release date forStardew Valleyconsole & mobile 1.6 update: November 4.” While that might read as a little bit of a mouthful, it doesn’t leave much to the imagination, and confirms that those tending their farms away from PC will have to wait roughly another six weeks for the update to drop.
Sep. 22, 2024
Dragon Age director says every RPG in the series "reinvents itself," so The Veilguard takes "fan favorite features" from Origins, DA2, and Inquisition
The Dragon Age Eras Tour When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis apparently looking back on the series' long, eventual history, and taking inspiration from its many reinventions. Speaking to Gamesradar+, Dragon Age: The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche says that “both the greatest challenge and the most interesting opportunity” in working on the game comes from dealing with how flexible the series has always been.
Sep. 22, 2024
Former Overwatch pro blasts Deadlock as "dogs**t" during a particularly bad game, only to have a huge change of heart later that day: "The future of gaming"
Look, we’ve all been there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Overwatch pro xQc had an interesting set of reactions toValve’s new hero shooterDeadlock, going from blasting the game as “dogshit” to describing it as “the future of gaming.” In aclipfrom his stream (via Deadlock Intel), xQC - who played on the Dallas Fuel Overwatch League team and also represented Canada in the game’s world cup - is having a very bad game.
Sep. 22, 2024
Former Skyrim developer outlines what The Elder Scrolls 6 needs to ensure it's a good sequel - and what Starfield stripped from Fallout 4
“A sequel also has to have something new” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Bethesda veteran behind Skyrim, Fallout, and Starfield has explained what Bethesda needs to bring to the table to ensure that The Elder Scrolls 6 is a successful sequel. Bruce Nesmith, whose credits include Daggerfall, Oblivion, Fallout 3, Fallout 4,Starfield, and a role as lead designer onSkyrim, recently spoke toKiwi Talkz, outlining what makes a good sequel, and what Bethesda needs to do to make sure thatThe Elder Scrolls 6lives up to Skyrim.
Sep. 22, 2024
I should have loved playing Tales of the Shire, but this Stardew Valley and Lord of the Rings mash-up has a distinct lack of vibes
Preview | Life in Bywater isn’t as charming as it sounds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read The Hobbit. As a child, I lived for its action – for goblins, dragons, and life-or-death games of riddles – but with every re-read, I’ve fallen more and more in love with its first chapter about Hobbits.
Sep. 22, 2024
Ice Truckers is an open-world truck sim that might as well be a horror game judging by the levels of anxiety this frigid screenshot is giving me
You want me to drive over a solid sheet of ice? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the truck sim genre becomes increasingly prolific, new entries have gotta do something special to stand out. For Ice Truckers, it’s all about the most nightmarish weather conditions you could ever expose an 18 wheeler to. Ice Trucker has you hauling loads across an open world inspired by the Arctic.
Sep. 22, 2024
In an era where sequels take years, Baldur's Gate 3 developer calls Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii's quick turnaround "genius sh*t"
Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the sixth Yakuza game in only five years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer RGG Studio’s knack for pumping out great Yakuza games on an almost yearly basis is once again getting attention, especially in an era where big-budget sequels can take more than half a decade to make. Segaand RGG this week announced that the sixth Yakuza game in five years,Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, would be releasing next February.
Sep. 22, 2024
Lord of the Rings finally meets Stardew Valley in March as Tales of the Shire sets a new release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of today’s Hobbit Day showcase, publisher Private Division and developer Weta Workshop confirmed that Tales of the Shire will launch on March 25 across PC, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. It’ll also be available as part of Netflix Games. The game had originally been scheduled to launch this fall. The press release confirming this news comes straight from publisher Private Division, a Take-Two subsidiary that seemed to be in dire straits according toreportsearlier this year.
Sep. 22, 2024
Microsoft's next-gen console plans reportedly include an Xbox Series X successor and a handheld "take on the Steam Deck"
Xbox is apparently continuing with its dual-console approach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With thePS5 Prostorming out to store shelves later this year, the absence of a mid-generation refresh for the Xbox Series X is even more notable. ButMicrosoftis reportedly focusing on its next-gen hardware plans instead. Team Xbox opted for two versions of its console for this generation, split between the traditional high-tech Xbox Series X and the more affordable, all-digital Xbox Series S.
Sep. 22, 2024
Nintendo lawsuit could see Palworld reworked or removed and is an investment in "unspoken fear," lawyer says: "Don’t cross us and we won’t do it to you"
An injunction against Palworld could have multiple effects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s patent lawsuit against Palworldhas been interpreted differently by a range of law and industry experts, with someexpecting the ensuing legal battle to run long, some arguing thatNintendo wouldn’t make a move unless it was sureit could win in court, andothers reckoning this may be a reachfor the company’s well-known legal team.
Sep. 22, 2024
PSA: The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom rom containing full game has leaked ahead of Nintendo's official launch
Zelda’s first solo adventure is in the wild a few days early When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomappears to have leaked in full a couple of days before its proper Nintendo Switch release date. Reportsfrom YouTubers a few weeks ago claimed that a rom containing Zelda’s first solo adventure was already making the rounds, but it now seems that the rom has made its way into the hands of the general public.
Sep. 22, 2024
PUBG creator says his massive new open-world game is like "building a Holodeck" where players can "create whatever experience they want"
Project Artemis is only the beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Currently titled Project Artemis, Greene sets his sights on just how big of a space he can create. Talking toPC Gamer, Greene questions,“How big can we go?” As it turns out, pretty big. “It eventually turned into Earth-scale,” he continues, “because it was a nice challenge.” A tall task for any development team, but Greene made it even more difficult by deciding that creating this world was his job, and his alone.
Sep. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 studio wanted to make 2 RPGs at once, but its devs "got swallowed by the ambitions of the one we want to release first"
Making 2 games at once is pretty much as hard as it sounds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 studio Larian is supposed to be working on two new RPGs at once, but it seems that’s easier said than done. Speaking to PC Gamer, Larian CEO andBaldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke explained thatdeveloping two RPGs at the same timeis proving a challenge for the studio.
Sep. 21, 2024
"Technological restrictions" meant BioWare relied on cutscenes in its older RPGs, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says it's giving us "much more immediate control"
Creative director John Epler delves into how The Veilguard differs from the series' past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardisn’t relying on cutscenes nearly as much as older games in the series - partly because of technological advancements, and partly becauseBioWarewants us to be in protagonist Rook’s shoes every step of the way. In an interview with Gamesradar+, Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s creative director John Epler said that a huge focus this time around was “making you feel like you are Rook, making you feel like you inhabit this world, making every motion, every button press do something meaningful in the world.
Sep. 21, 2024
"You've been waiting for this moment": New Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero trailer is straight-up '90s Toonami nostalgia
Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero has everyone feeling the ’90s nostalgia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparkling Zero’s new trailer is throwing it all the way back to the late 1990s, and after school Toonami watchers are loving the nostalgia. PublisherBandai NamcoEntertainment released an all-new trailer for its upcoming, superpowered fighting game yesterday, and it’s edited to fit right in with ads you’d expect to see running on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Sep. 21, 2024
Amid the Palworld dispute, one analyst says Nintendo only strikes when it wants to because it "could have sued half the gaming industry back in 2017"
“They have thousands and thousands of patents on other things” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One analyst reckons that Nintendo’s laundry list of patents means it could have sued countless games over the years, but the company is only targeting Palworld over its similarities to Pokemon now because it’s inclined to do so. Nintendo this week announced that it had filed a lawsuit against Palworldover the creature-collectathon’s patent infringement, not copyright infringement, meaning it might have"given up" on arguing that Pals looked too much like Pokemons.
Sep. 21, 2024
Annapurna Interactive's Blade Runner 2033 game reportedly still moving ahead, despite all full-time developers quitting: "The whole situation is a baffler"
All 25 employees at the beloved publisher resigned this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All 25 employees at beloved boutique publisher Annapurna Interactive collectively resignedearlier this month - a move that was both shocking and sad considering how consistently the company delivered great games - but its parent company Annapurna Pictures has assured that its Blade Runner game will still go forward.
Sep. 21, 2024
Dev of French JRPG that stunned at the Xbox Showcase "not hiding" influence of Persona and Final Fantasy 8, 9, and 10, but wants to "find our own direction"
Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 is carving its own path When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Instead of hiding or ignoring its biggest influences, like Persona and Final Fantasy, the team behind the upcoming flashy turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expeditions 33 embraces them head-on. “We are definitely not hiding that there are influences from the big Japanese genre,” creative director Guillaume Broche tellsPC Gamer magazinein a new interview.
Sep. 21, 2024
GTA 6 has a lot to live up to, a former Rockstar dev says Vice City was so accurate he could use it as a map to get around real-life Miami
Need directions? Former Rockstar Games writer Lazlow Jones might be your guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making open-world games comes with many perks, though one unexpected one, as formerRockstar Gameswriter Lazlow Jones explains, is that you might already know your way around a city you’ve never visited. Speaking to comedian, actor, and radio personality Dan Soder on hispodcast, the Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption veteran recalls a press trip to Miami to promote GTA 4 that was made all the easier not because Jones has visited the city before, but because he helped create GTA: Vice City.
Sep. 21, 2024
IP expert says Nintendo probably doesn't own patents strong enough to "prevent Pocketpair from making Palworld," and this "may boil down to nothing but bullying"
The House of Mario can be a scary place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of will they / won’t they,Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpairfor alleged patent infringement. But, one industry intellectual property expert says it’s “unlikely Nintendo owns any valid patents that are so powerful as to prevent Pocketpair from makingPalworld.
Sep. 21, 2024
Kill Team: Hivestorm might be the best starter set Warhammer has made, if you ask me
Opinion | It’s a miniature treasure-trove When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are enough presents in Kill Team: Hivestorm to make me feel like a child whose parents are about to tell them they’re getting divorced. OK, I appreciate that this is a little flippant. But the new starter set took me by surprise because it’s weighed down with all the trimmings.
Sep. 20, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says there are no DLC plans because Inquisition's expansion "should have been part of the base game"
Director Corrine Busch thinks it’s a “never say never” situation, however When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWaredoesn’t have plans forDragon Age: The VeilguardDLC right now, but that’s mainly because the team is focused on ensuring the game ships with a complete story that isn’t begging for a follow-up ending, as was the case with Dragon Age: Inquisition. When asked about possible future additions in an interview with YouTuber MrMattyPlays, game director Corrine Busche explains that she’s a “huge fan” of Dragon Age: Inquisition’s Trespasser expansion, which wrapped the entire story with a nice bow and served as a bridge to the inevitable sequel.
Sep. 20, 2024
After 13 Yakuza games and 20 years, Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is finally adding a jump button that could open up some wild minigame potential
Grounded? Goro Majima’s spin-off could never be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is just as bonkers as the name makes it sound, but next year’s swashbuckling action spin-off also pushes the series forward in some key ways. I just heard your collective eyes roll from across the other side of the internet, but hey, a jump button in a series as audacious as Like A Dragon is no small feature to scoff at.
Sep. 20, 2024
After burning out on their co-op horror sensation, Lethal Company creator teases more about their free "open-world, auditory text-based adventure"
Welcome to the Dark Place’s announcement actually predates Lethal Company’s release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Co-op horrorLethal Company became a massive viral sensationwhen it emerged from the shadows last year, but continually updating an online game as popular as that left solo developerZeekerss feeling a little burnt out and in the mood to work on something different.
Sep. 20, 2024
After the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Netflix is returning to Night City for another anime project with CDPR
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is re-teaming with video game developersCD Projekt Redfor another anime title, following the success of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. It unveiled the news as part of its Geeked Week, the annual event that sees the streamer tease all that’s soon to arrive on the platform like Sakamoto Days,Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.
Sep. 20, 2024
Amazon confirms Majima casting in Like a Dragon: Yakuza – and it's an actor brought in from the games
Like a Dragon: Yakuza gets a new trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A teaser for Amazon Video’s upcoming live-action adaptationLike a Dragon: Yakuzahas been unveiled, confirming that the show will include franchise fan favorite Majima, who will be played by an in-game actor. The news was announced duringSEGA’s RGG Summit on September 20 which was live-streamed onYouTube. Toward the end, fans got to see a short teaser for the upcoming series which introduced us to the three main characters Kiryu played by Ryoma Takeuchi, Nishiki played by Kento Kaku, and Majima played by Munetaka Aoki.
Sep. 20, 2024
Anime adaptation of Devil May Cry lands epic first trailer as showrunner says it will be "one of the best shows on the Netflix platform"
There’s a release window too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look at Netflix’s anime adaptation of Devil May Cry has arrived – and it’s confirmed its release date. The official synopsis reads: “Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.
Sep. 20, 2024
Apartment 7A review: "A credible horror prequel that recaptures the atmosphere but not the originality of Rosemary's Baby"
A credible, if slightly limited, prequel that recaptures the atmosphere if not the originality of Rosemary’s Baby. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Like this year’sThe First Omen, Apartment 7A is a prequel to an iconic horror movie – in this case, Satanic classic Rosemary’s Baby (1968) – that fleshes out, to some degree, the world of its predecessor-slash-successor.
Sep. 20, 2024
Arcane season 2 finally sets release date on Netflix, and it's getting split into three parts
We get a brutal teaser too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The release dates for Arcane season 2 has finally been revealed as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week – as well as a new, brutal teaser for the show. Vi is back and ready to rumble in the new clip which sees her fighting in an underground ring. Taking her first opponent – a huge man with an iron jaw no less –down, this edgier version of the character takes on a series of new foes.
Sep. 20, 2024
As PlayStation's 30th anniversary nears, Hideo Kojima recalls moving to Tokyo solo with just the console and a TV to make Metal Gear Solid: "This shift significantly expanded my world"
The “shift” saw him transition to “roles in management and producing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you can believe it, the PlayStation 1 is turning 30 in December, andHideo Kojimaof Metal Gear, Death Stranding, and Snatcher fame has been reminiscing about how its release ultimately helped evolve his career. Overon Twitter, Kojima notesthat it’s also been 30 years since the initial release of Policenauts – a Japan-only graphic adventure game he wrote and directed.
Sep. 20, 2024
Assassin's Creed fans have waited years for a game set in Japan, but Ubisoft thinks Shadows is "great timing" and part of the developer's "natural evolution"
The wait has allowed Ubisoft to develop some “new-gen features” that were “much needed” for the setting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed fans have been begging for a game set in Japan for years, andUbisoftis finally set to deliver whenAssassin’s Creed Shadowslaunches in November. While some might say it’s taken a long time for the concept to materialize, the action RPG’s art director argues that it’s actually “great timing” for it to arrive now.
Sep. 20, 2024
Baldur’s Gate 3 and Dragon Age: The Veilguard aren’t competitors — they’re siblings
Opinion | We’re returning to Thedas at the perfect time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was inevitable thatDragon Age: The Veilguardwould be compared to Baldur’s Gate 3. Almost as soon as the former’s gameplay was revealed in June, community discussions and thinkpieces arose, asking the questions: how willBioWare’s potential comeback title — released after a decade of disappointing launches — compete with Larian Studios’ monumental, acclaimed masterpiece?
Sep. 20, 2024
Bungie says Destiny 2 Titans deserve class identity that's "more than the sum of its fists," responds by giving them stronger fists – and also a lot of cooler buffs
The Titan buff train pulls into the station with possibly some of the coolest buffs in Destiny history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Continuing a trendof deceptively important blog posts,Bungie shared a laundry list of buffsaimed mostly at Destiny 2’s Titans, with a few trace Super and ability changes also coming to the less punchy classes among us. Titans, as it happens, are becoming less punchy, but also – and this is the important part – more punchy.
Sep. 20, 2024
Crucial T500 review: "At the highest end of the market, this doesn't stand out in the same way"
The Crucial T500 improves the performance of the now discontinued P5 Plus, but the manufacturer has found itself in a more competitive segment of the market, and it doesn’t stand out quite as much as it did. This isn’t the best SSD out there, but it’s far from the worst. The biggest issue with it may be temperature control, but frequent deals and bundles do make it a tempting storage device.
Sep. 20, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of December 2024 comics and covers featuring Superman, Batman, the Justice League, Santa Claus, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s that time of year again… Yes, with Christmas apparently just around the corner (my local supermarket has already started selling decorations, would you believe) that means that DC’s December solicitations are here and bringing with them some added festive fun as well as the usual superheroics. After its November debut, the remaining four issues ofBatman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returnswill wrap up this tale of the Dark Knight and Father Christmas joining forces in the Hollow Kingdom, while the incredibly named DC’s Batman Smells, Robin Laid an Egg offers six festive tales of the Dark Knight and his friends and foes.
Sep. 20, 2024
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley’s new body horror is a fleshy commentary on societal pressures – and the most unique experience you’ll ever have in a theater
Big Screen Spotlight | The Substance is a surprisingly healing gorefest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I rarely think about my own body when watching a body horror movie. The mere thought of my flesh twisting, stretching, or reforming the way it does in David Cronenberg’s The Fly or Brian Yuzna’s Society is enough to give me a small panic attack.
Sep. 20, 2024
Dragon Age timeline and story explained - breaking down the lore in the lead up to Dragon Age: The Veilguard
Here’s an overview of the Dragon Age timeline, lore, and story to prepare you for Dragon Age The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 10 years since Dragon Age: Inquisition last whisked us away to Thedas, but the impending release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardwill at long last seeBioWare’s beloved RPG series return. The upcoming adventure will put us in the role of Rook, and introduce us to fresh locations, new companions to journey alongside, and another threat to face.
Sep. 20, 2024
5 years after it was first announced, Netflix’s Magic: The Gathering series finally gets a positive update
Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas is helming the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now three years later, it’s been confirmed that work on the series based on the popular role-playing game has begun again, with a new showrunner in charge. Star Trek: Picard’s Terry Matalas is now helming the series, and we have a single shot setting up what to expect.
Sep. 20, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has a ton of options for people who don't like Ubisoft-style waypoints clogging the screen
The RPG will let you explore without anything to hold your hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis fast approaching its release, and thanks to some new hands-on previews, we now know that it’s got a whole bunch of options to tweak waypoints and objective markers to your liking while you’re exploring. When wandering around a gorgeous in-game world, it can be a little distracting to have markers on your screen showing you exactly where to go or highlighting things to interact with.
Sep. 20, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Clive actor thinks the action RPG's brooding lead should make a comeback in something way more chill: "Stardew Valley, but with Clive. Why not?"
That, or a “monorail driver in a dying world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindFinal Fantasy16’s lead, Clive, is down to see the brooding protagonist return and even has afew ideasforSquare Enixto make it happen. Speaking toTheGamer, Ben Starr reckons it’s time to let the Dominant of Ifrit relax, though that doesn’t mean we can’t be with him for the journey.
Sep. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 lead says the game's balance problems were "a leadership issue more than anything" and the new buff patch was made by "the same people" who made the nerfs
Johan Pilestedt says Helldivers 2’s low moments are due to a lack of cohesion in the studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2game director and Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt says a lack of cohesion and leadership issues are to blame for the backlash from the community following the controversialEscalation of Freedomupdate. For that reason, the devs behind the recent buff patch are the same devs who worked on the nerfs that are now being fixed.
Sep. 20, 2024
How we test projectors at GamesRadar
Our full methodology When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re always gazing up at big screens, testing the latest and greatest projectors across games, movies, and streaming services. We’re on a quest to find thebest projectorson the market, and that means we need a thorough methodology, objectively applied across all brands, price points, and use-cases. Every projector we test sits in our homes for a minimum of two weeks, ideally much longer.
Sep. 20, 2024
I feel like I'm living and breathing Slavic folklore in this mystical adventure game, and I never want to leave it
Indie Spotlight | Casting spells with Baba Jaga is just the beginning – I can’t wait to play more of Reka When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the cool glint of autumn falls upon the woodland, an ancient magic stirs. A young girl, Reka, is about to awaken a dormant power within, just as her teacher and would-be confidant hoped it would.
Sep. 20, 2024
IP expert says Nintendo's Palworld lawsuit is "more likely" to take 5 years than to finish in 1, but Pocketpair can "easily" afford the legal battle
“This is not a simple ‘pay me a million’ patent suit” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One IP expert predicts thatNintendo and The Pokemon Company’s lawsuit against Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair is “more likely to last five years” than be settled in just one, but he’s also confident that the indie survival game studio can “easily” afford the battle to come.
Sep. 20, 2024
Kathryn Hahn pitched her own nude scene in Agatha All Along, and the Marvel spin-off's creator thought it was "the greatest idea ever"
That’s Westview’s ass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WandaVisioncreator Jac Schaeffer has recalled the moment she andAgatha All Alongstar Kathryn Hahn stumbled on “the greatest idea” on set of the Marvel spin-off: the titular witch’s nude scene in episode 1. In ‘Seekest Thou the Road’, Agatha runs out onto the streets of Westview naked, having broken free of the Scarlet Witch’s illusion spell (which had her believing she was a world-weary detective).
Sep. 20, 2024
Lara Croft wields her iconic twin pistols in new trailer for Netflix Tomb Raider anime
A new Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is here, courtesy of Netflix’s Geeked Week. In the clip, which you can see above, Lara wields her iconic twin pistols once more, going up against formidable foes in the form of monsters – and plenty of people who want to kill her.
Sep. 20, 2024
Larian shows mercy, stops Baldur's Gate 3's hardest enemies from kicking your teeth in after you leave an Honour Mode campaign
Those tough Honour Mode enemies can no longer breach containment on PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios has mercifully rolled out a new hotfix forBaldur’s Gate 3on PC to ensure that RPG fans who want a break from Honour Mode’s wrath don’t continue to get their asses kicked by powered-up enemies even after they’ve switched away from it.
Sep. 20, 2024
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii actually leaked months ago, but it was so ridiculous nobody believed it was real
Madlantis was right in front of us the whole time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii was revealedearlier today, setting up the bizarre story of fan-favorite Goro Majima donning buccaneer cosplay and sailing the high seas. In the wake of the announcement, people are suddenly starting to remember that an accurate outline of the entire game actually leaked months ago - it was just so ridiculous nobody believed it was true.
Sep. 20, 2024
Mephisto - The comic history of the demonic villain who could appear in Agatha All Along
MCU fans are in a satanic panic, seeing signs of the Marvel Comics devil Mephisto all over Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans have been anticipating the debut of the demonic villain Mephisto in the MCU for years now, with speculationoriginally ramping up with WandaVision, which came and went without an appearance. Now that WandaVision’s sequel seriesAgatha All Alongis streaming, fans are once again searching for signs of Mephisto, especially inAubrey Plaza’s mysterious character Rio Vidal, who isexpected to have a big reveallater in the season.
Sep. 20, 2024
Metamorpho is back in his own title which writer Al Ewing promises will show superheroes at their "wildest and weirdest"
Writer Al Ewing, artist Steve Lieber, and colorist Lee Loughridge are coming together for a new Metamorpho comic that Ewing promises is “100% fun” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Al Ewing is upping his DC game with a new Metamorpho ongoing title, which puts the so-called Element Man back in the spotlight for a comic that aims to harken back to the classic superhero days of the DC Universe.
Sep. 20, 2024
Minecraft is finally coming to PS5 a year after Xbox boss Phil Spencer told the FTC Sony was "reluctant" to send them dev kits
Xbox certainly isn’t lacking the ability to make PS5 games these days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft’s non-existent PS5 port became a talking point during the FTC hearings over theXbox Activision deal, and Xbox bossPhil Spencerclaimed at the time thatSony was “reluctant” to provide development kitsfor the new platform. It seems Microsoft has its hands on the necessary development tools now, though, as Minecraft is finally hitting PS5 on October 22.
Sep. 20, 2024
Netflix reveals cryptic first look at The Last Airbender season 2 to mark the beginning of production
The first look at The Last Airbender season 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has revealed a cryptic first look at the second season of Avatar: The Last Airbender during its Netflix Geeked week. In the new clip, which you can watch above, we see someone preparing to do what looks to be Earthbending. That’s all the clip shows, though, so we’ll have to wait to find out more.
Sep. 20, 2024
Netflix shares first look at the "twisted" Wednesday season 2, as it's confirmed for 2025
She’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look forWednesday season 2is here, as well as some news about its release window. In the brief behind-the-scenes clip, which can be viewed above, Jenna Ortega is back as everyone’s favorite queen of woe, with the rest of the Addams Family in tow. Not much is teased aside from some familiar sets from the first season as well as Tim Burton directing new episodes.
Sep. 20, 2024
Never Let Go review: "Halle Berry's new horror is a taut exploration of fear and paranoia"
Halle Berry is on classy form Alexandre Aja’s taut exploration of fear and paranoia. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Not everything seen is to be believed in Alexandre Aja’s (Switchblade Romance,Crawl) psychological thriller, a fairy tale of sorts in which the wolf at the door may be already inside the house.
Sep. 20, 2024
New Netflix animated series Splinter Cell gets first trailer starring X-Men Origins’ Liev Schreiber
Get your night vision goggles ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s upcoming animated series based on the widely popular video game Splinter Cell just got its first teaser, giving us our first look at one character’s apparent death and those all-important night vision goggles. The first trailer for the upcoming Splinter Cell show, or should we say teaser as it is only 45 seconds long, opens with a shot of night vision goggles floating down in the water and a man drowning, surrounded by a wreckage of some sort.
Sep. 20, 2024
New Netflix horror movie produced by Evil Dead director gets its first creepy, claustrophobic trailer
The first trailer for Netflix’s Don’t Move is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming horror movie Don’t Move is here just in time for spooky season, and it looks like every woman, scratch that, every person’s worst nightmare. The clip opens with a woman (Yellowstone’s Kelsey Asbille) with bloody hands desperately trying to crawl through the grass as she struggles to breathe.
Sep. 20, 2024
New One Piece season 2 video teases the arrival of Chopper as Joe Manganiello joins the cast
One Piece season 2 gets a sneak peek When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece season 2has a new teaser video, and, while it’s too early for it to include any actual footage of the new episodes, it does still contain an exciting reveal. In the video, which you can watch above, we get our first look at Chopper, who is joining the show for season 2.
Sep. 20, 2024
Nintendo's patent lawsuit shows it's "given up making the case that Palworld's characters are similar to Pokemon's," analyst explains
Nintendo said it was looking into copyright infringement months ago, but must have come up empty-handed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo andthe Pokemon Company’s lawsuit against fellow creature-collectathon Palworld is for patent infringement, rather than copyright infringement, and one analyst reckons that means Nintendo has “given up” on trying to argue that Pals look too similar to Mons.
Sep. 20, 2024
Nintendo's Pokeball patent could be at the heart of its Palworld lawsuit, and judging by a 29-year-old precedent it could change monster-collecting RPGs for decades
“Is this good? Well, it’s good for Nintendo” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Palworld initially came under close scrutiny due to thesimilarities its creature designs shared with various Pokemon, it seemsNintendo has given up that line of attack with this patent lawsuit. If Nintendo were concerned about what Pals look like, this would likely be a copyright lawsuit.
Sep. 20, 2024
Obsbot Talent review: "A one-man content creation band"
The Obsbot Talent is a versatile device with a lot of power for streaming on the go. Admittedly, its price is high, but for the small subset of content creators who need to broadcast live on the go, or who want to consolidate lots of streaming peripherals into one device, this is almost unrivaled. Overall, it’s a one-man content creation band that’s perfect for those in the Obsbot ecosystem, but overkill and overpriced for anyone else.
Sep. 20, 2024
One of Netflix's most anticipated anime shows sets date and gets new trailer – and it's giving us serious John Wick vibes
A new teaser for Sakamoto Days is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Netflix’s most anticipated anime shows finally has a new teaser and a release window. The fresh teaser trailer for Sakamoto Days, an adaptation of the manga of the same name, has been released as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week. It’s very brief, but it opens with plenty of hype for the show, with fans commenting their excitement.
Sep. 20, 2024
Set after Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the next totally unexpected Yakuza game has Goro Majima living his best life as a high-seas pirate
Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii sets sail in just a few months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s something I guarantee no one expected. Like A Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is the next game in the storied, always surprising series - and it’s coming out little over a year after the last Yakuza JRPG. Developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios announced the next spin-off today at its annual RGG Summit.
Sep. 20, 2024
Squid Game season 2 trailer heads back into the arena for more sadistic games in first major look at return of Netflix’s most-streamed show of all time
Netflix’s biggest show returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer forSquid Game season 2is finally here, and it looks just as brutal as we expected. In season 2, Lee Jung-jae’s Gi-hun heads back into the arena to face a whole new set of sadistic games, and try and take down the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) once and for all.
Sep. 20, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 continues its reign as Netflix's most secretive show as new set tour reveals almost nothing
One fan has a theory though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5has got a new behind-the-scenes look at Netflix’s Geeked Week. But before you get too excited, it reveals pretty little about the new season. While we had been hoping for some more details from the hugely anticipated final season, what we actually got was a set visit for two superfans.
Sep. 20, 2024
The 32 greatest horror movies that aren't actually scary
For anyone looking for spooky thrills, minus the chills When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all know someone who can’t “do horror.” Even when we know that movies are all made up works of fiction and that nothing on the screen is real, it doesn’t stop fully grown adults from being scared like children at a really good horror movie.
Sep. 20, 2024
The Penguin episode 1 recap and Easter eggs: Move over Batman, gang warfare is coming to Gotham
A surprise death, Oz’s new companion, and the arrival of Sofia Falcone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reactionsto the show have already been overwhelmingly positive, withit earning a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Meanwhile our ownThe Penguin reviewsays it features one of the “best performances in Batman’s on-screen history”, referring to Cristin Milioti’s new character Sofia Falcone. She makes her entrance in the opening episode, butting heads with Farrell’s Oz as he begins to make his move, wanting more power within Gotham.
Sep. 20, 2024
The Penguin: Who is Sofia Falcone and why is she known as the Hangman in the new show?
Cristin Milioti plays a complex character with a rich comics history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But as anyone who has seen thefirst episodewill tell you, there’s another character in this series who is arguably even more pivotal to this dark tale… Cristin Milioti plays Sofia Falcone, the daughter of deceased criminal overlord Carmine Falcone. When her world is rocked by a murder in the first episode, she sets out to get revenge.
Sep. 20, 2024
The Sandman season 2 first major details revealed – as well as a 2025 release window
A new look at The Sandman season 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sandman season 2has got a new look, and it’s a behind the scenes sneak peek at what’s to come. The key takeaway from the video is a tease for all The Endless siblings together in a family dinner scene, including the newly added Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium, Adrian Lester as Destiny, and Barry Sloane as The Prodigal (AKA Destruction).
Sep. 20, 2024
The Sandman season 2 release date speculation, cast, trailer, and more news
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the latest on what we know about that, as well as all of the news about casting and The Sandman season 2 release date, you’re in the right place. Read on for our full guide to The Sandman season 2 as we countdown the days to its glorious streaming comeback. The Sandman season 2 release date speculation
Sep. 20, 2024
There's a Riddler Easter egg in The Penguin that you probably missed – and it will be very familiar to fans of The Batman
Did you catch it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin has now kicked off on HBO, and the first episode of The Batman spin-off is a grisly return to the dark underworld of Gotham. It mostly focuses on Oz Cobb’s new bid for power following Carmine Falcone’s death, but there is a little subtle tease in there for fans of Matt Reeves' movie.
Sep. 20, 2024
This meta anime about creating anime from the studio behind Attack on Titan has just shot to the top of my most-wanted list with this 75-second trailer
A new look at the Crunchyroll anime Zenshu is coming in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like many, I’ve got an overflowing list ofnew animeI’m looking forward to, and I didn’t think there would be any room for more series to go alongside the likes of Demon Slayer andDan Da Dan. Until now, that is. Enter Zenshu: a meta anime about creating anime from the studio behind Attack on Titan and Chainsaw Man.
Sep. 20, 2024
Thunderbolts star Sebastian Stan teases Bucky's role in the Marvel movie – and pushes back on MCU criticism
Sebastian Stan has teased Bucky’s part in Thunderbolts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MCU star Sebastian Stan has teased what to expect from his character Bucky Barnes’s role in Thunderbolts*, the upcomingMarvel Phase 5movie. Stan toldVarietythat Thunderbolts* “was kind of like One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest – a guy coming into this group that was chaotic and degenerate, and somehow finding a way to unite them.
Sep. 20, 2024
Yuri manga fans rally to save a series they can't officially read, pushing it up sales charts and stunning its creator: "There are no words to describe how moved I am"
Yuri manga fans won’t let Love Bullet go without a fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. English-speaking fans of yuri manga Love Bullet have joined hands to help save the series, which isn’t even officially available in English, from cancellation after Japanese creator Inee revealed that sales of its first volume have been slow. The vast majority of these fans can’t read Japanese, but they’re shelling out for physical and digital volumes as a show of support anyway, rocketing the series up sales charts at major bookstores and earning a gobsmacked thank you from Inee.
Sep. 20, 2024
When does The Penguin take place on The Batman timeline?
Here’s how the show fits into the DC timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin is the first spin-off to be released from Matt Reeves' take on The Batman. Focusing on one of the major characters in that film, Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb, the series has been compared to everything from The Sopranos to Scarface (including in our ownThe Penguin review) as it takes viewers deep into Gotham’s criminal underbelly.
Sep. 20, 2024
Young mutants mourn the death of one of their own in NYX #3
Check out a preview of pages from NYX #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NYX focuses on young mutants forming a community of support in New York City, and now two of those mutants, Anole and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, are sharing one of the most somber experiences a community can face - the death of one of their own.
Sep. 20, 2024
Types of board games, explained
There’s a lot to choose from When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are countless types of board games filling up shelves these days. Contrary to what some might think, we’re not limited to those dusty classics your folks would break out after Christmas dinner anymore. Because the terminology can be confusing (what the hell’s a “Eurogame” when it’s at home?
Sep. 19, 2024
"I think this will end bad for Pocketpair": Analyst says Nintendo's "feared" legal team wouldn't sue Palworld unless it was confident of victory
Nintendo wants Pocketpair’s cash, and “as much of it as possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo wouldn’t sue Palworld unless it was pretty sure it could win a hefty chunk of the survival game’s “hundreds of millions” of revenue, says one industry analyst who knows just how scary the Nintendo legal team is. Speaking to GamesRadar+ aboutNintendo’s Palworld lawsuit, analyst Serkan Toto points out that “Nintendo is famously protective of its IP, and they have a very, very strong legal team that is feared in the Japanese gaming industry.
Sep. 19, 2024
"Nintendo felt threatened" by Palworld's sales success and anime expansion, analyst says: "This lawsuit would have never happened if Palworld had 500 users per day"
Nintendo is" like a mafia. They will not kill you instantly. They will let you cook a little bit." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s decision to file a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair would probably “have never happened” to a smaller game, according to one analyst. Speaking to GamesRadar+ aboutNintendo’s Palworld lawsuit, Dr Serkan Toto says that a smaller game would likely have flown under Nintendo’s radar and thateven the company’s “feared” legal team would have left Pocketpair alone.
Sep. 19, 2024
"Nintendo may be reaching" in its Palworld lawsuit, according to a lawyer who says it's "hard to imagine what patents" the survival game could have infringed upon
The lawyer also points out that this is a patent infringement lawsuit, not a copyright case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo andThe Pokemon Companyhavefiled a patent infringement lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair, but one lawyer claims his “gut reaction is Nintendo may be reaching.” The lawsuit in question alleges that Palworld “infringes multiple patent rights,” and “seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages” on those grounds.
Sep. 19, 2024
17 years after the film was released, Zack Snyder gives an exciting update on his 300 TV series
This is Sparta! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After reports speculated whether or not Zack Snyder would be involved with the upcoming 300 TV series, we now have confirmation – and we know it’s officially in the works. “We’re just getting ready to dive in and get to work on it. It’s super fun, I love the world,” Snyder toldComicBook.
Sep. 19, 2024
20 years after their last solo series, the Challengers of the Unknown are back – and they're bringing Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman with them
The adventurous investigators return for DC All In When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of DC’s most storied teams will return this December – and they’re bringing some famous friends along with them too… Challengers of the Unknown is a new five-issue series fromPlastic Man No More!writer Christopher Cantwell and Green Arrow artist Sean Izaakse. It sees the return of adventurers and “super-scientists” Ace Morgan, June Robbins, Prof Haley, Red Ryan, and Rocky Davis, who are now working alongside the restored Justice League.
Sep. 19, 2024
After playing Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, I'm convinced it has what it takes to reinvigorate anime arena fighters
Preview | The series' long-awaited fighting game comeback doesn’t disappoint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anime arena fighters have been in an awkward slump for years thanks in significant part to the monumental gap left by Dragon Ball Z – the series’ last title, Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3, dropped back in 2007. In its absence, up-and-coming anime series like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and My Hero Academia have tried to repeat their success butlacked the juice to be the next big anime fighter franchise.
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along creator on why we never see [SPOILER]'s face in episode 1: "The show isn't her story"
It’s Agatha all along, no one else When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer has answered a key mystery in the new Marvel show’s premiere episode: why didn’t we see the Jane Doe’s face? Spoilers for Agatha All Along follow. You have been warned! Early on in the WandaVision spin-off, we see Agatha – now Agnes O’Connor, a Mare of Easttown-style detective – investigating the murder of an unknown victim.
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along Easter eggs: All the nods to Marvel and more in the Disney Plus series
Here’s every nod we spotted in the first seven episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that’s it.Agatha All Alonghas come to an end, and what a treat it’s been this spooky season.Episodes 8 and 9of the Marvel show, titled ‘Follow Me My Friend / To Glory at the End’ and ‘Maiden Mother Crone’ respectively, wrapped up Agatha’s WandaVision arc, but seemingly set her on a different path with Billy Maximoff by her side.
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along episode 1 might have just confirmed the Scarlet Witch's fate following Doctor Strange 2
“She was crushed by something big, heavy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given that Agatha All Along is a spin-off of WandaVision, it wouldn’t be out of place for Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch to make a cameo in the new Marvel series. If you’ve seenDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, though, then you’ll know that she’s unlikely to just waltz on into Westview…
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along is hiding secret references to Elizabeth Olsen and Stan Lee in one blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment
Here’s what the dates in Agatha All Along’s premiere mean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along is clearly taking theWandaVisionapproach to Easter eggs, scattering a trail of breadcrumbs throughout each episode that nod and wink towards Marvel (and MCU) history. One of the most beguiling, however, involves the dates on the library card that ‘Agnes’ finds during her sleuthing mission surrounding the premiere’s Jane Doe in Westview.
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along review: "Wacky, Wizard of Oz-esque series is hex-actly what Marvel needs"
Led by the wickedly talented Kathryn Hahn, this weird, women-led ensemble show has everything: laughs, scares, and genuine character development, making it a worthy successor to Disney Plus’s acclaimed WandaVision. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “I’m exceptional,” Kathryn Hahn’s titular lead tells her new pal Teen in Marvel series Agatha All Along, after he insists that the notorious Witches' Road can’t bethatperilous if she’s walked it before.
Sep. 19, 2024
Agatha All Along's broken clocks might be the key to unlocking this bewitching new Marvel theory
Tick, tock… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along viewers have kickstarted WandaVision-style theories already with this incredible background spot that proves the devil reallyisin the details. As first seen byRedditor KallextraShade, there are several clocks featured in the background of scenes in the first two episodes including, most notably, the interrogation scene between Kathryn Hahn’s ‘Agnes’ and Joe Locke’sTeen.
Sep. 19, 2024
Analysts expect PS6 and next-gen Xbox to be "at least" $600: "PlayStation is clearly testing the waters with its PS5 Pro pricing"
“I certainly won’t be surprised,” another analyst says of hitting the $600 mark When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the heels of thePS5 Proreveal, multiple analysts reckon the PS6 and next-gen Xbox will return to and perhaps surpass the $600 mark thatSonyandMicrosofthave already hit with recent hardware. Speaking withGamesBeat, analysts Mat Piscatella of Circana and Rhys Elliot of Midia Research discussed the shifting price brackets for new game consoles.
Sep. 19, 2024
Black Mirror season 7 adds Doctor Who and Marvel stars to its cast, as well as an Oscar nominee
Season 7 is star-studded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Mirror season 7 has confirmed its star-studded cast in the most Black Mirror way possible. A video showing a vintage computer screen titled ‘TCKR_Confidential_NotForDistribution.mp4’ was released as part of Netflix’s Geeked Week announcements. In it, the cast for the upcoming season 7 was confirmed, and it’s the most star-studded the show has been yet.
Sep. 19, 2024
David Harbour says the Stranger Things season 5 finale table featured "so much heavy, heavy weeping" from the cast
“This was actually their childhood” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final instalment in one of thebest Netflix showsof all time is on the way, and it sounds like things are already getting pretty emotional. David Harbour has revealed that the very lastStranger Things season 5table read had the whole cast in tears. “We just did a read through of the last episode and the amount of crying… like the episode is very beautiful.
Sep. 19, 2024
Disney Lorcana Shimmering Skies doesn't add new mechanics, but I think that's for the best
We take a look at the card game’s latest set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyLorcana opens its second year with Shimmering Skies, a set that builds on existing deck archetypes and strengths rather than new mechanics. Available at game stores now, it provides several much-needed cards that boost the viability of several decks other than the dominant Ruby/Amethyst control deck.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Age veteran says he got a prize from EA because Inquisition "saved the quarter," crushing all claims that the series was a financial flop
Inquisition “MASSIVELY oversold the internal EA projections” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age veteran Mark Darrah has crushed any claims that the series hasn’t been a commercial success, suggesting that he even received a reward for saving EA’s quarterly financial results. In the runup toDragon Age: The Veilguard, one peculiar narrative has been the suggestion that the series has always been a somewhat niche pick.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director answers all of our important questions and some less-important ones: "I am a Final Fantasy 10 diehard; I love the Sphere Grid"
Interview | “This game is definitely going to some degree feel like an end to a chapter,” says BioWare’s John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somewhere roughly in the middle of my several-hour hands-on with Dragon Age: The Veilguard, I was politely tapped on the shoulder and brought in front of John Epler, creative director for the upcoming game.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard devs "try to avoid the idea of there being a single canon," and they'd rather ignore your choices in the previous RPGs than undo them
BioWare wants to respect your world state When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardcreative director Jon Epler saysBioWare"never wants to invalidate" players' choices from previous games - and if that means ignoring those choices, that’s what it’ll do. In an interview with GamesRadar+,Epler explained how theDragon Age: The Veilguarddeveloper is managing the myriad choices players might have made over the RPG’s three predecessors.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says she'd "love" a Mass Effect-style trilogy remaster, but its fate is still "TBD" for now
“Right now we’re wholly focused on” The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguarddirector says she would “love” a Mass Effect-style trilogy collection for the fantasy RPG series, but is focused on her current RPG for now. During a roundtable Q&A, game director Corinne Busche was asked whether fans could ever expect a Dragon Age trilogy in the style ofMass Effect: Legendary Edition.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard – The Big Preview
Our Big Preview coverage hub for Dragon Age: The Veilguard collects our hands-on impressions, new gameplay video, an interview with the creative director, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas been a long time coming. It’s been a decade since developerBioWaredelivered Dragon Age: Inquisition, a successful fantasy-RPG that the studio has struggled to match in the years since its release – Mass Effect: Andromeda and Anthem followed, each failing to ignite the imagination.
Sep. 19, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero full roster at launch will include 182 fighters with 20 Gokus, 15 Vegetas, and naturally, just one lonely Krillin
“Goku Mini” from Dragon Ball Daima is a pre-order bonus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s full character roster has been revealed, and it has all the variations of DBZ’s main heroes one could dream of, plus a ton of side characters. Notably, and perhaps fittingly, poor ol' Krillin is all by himself without any other variation in the roster.
Sep. 19, 2024
EA's new plan for The Sims 4 sounds like it's getting the Fortnite treatment, and I don't know who it's for
Opinion | With no Sims 5 to look ahead to, EA is charting brand new territory – but why now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4is the most troubled iteration of the series yet, and though it’s come a long way, it’s still far from being a legacy title. From the sounds of it, though, that’s exactly what I think EA intends it to be.
Sep. 19, 2024
Early Dragon Age: The Veilguard impressions call it a "comeback" for BioWare, a "definite GOTY contender", and the series' "Mass Effect 2 moment"
Sounds like BioWare is back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas finally been played by real-life people, including our own US managing editor Rollin Bishop, and I hope I’m not getting ahead of myself by saying: It sure sounds likeBioWareis back, baby. Early Dragon Age: The Veilguard impressions are uniformly positive. I spent a good amount of time searching the web specifically for anything other than a glowing preview, and I came up short.
Sep. 19, 2024
Fallout TV show's sweetest star is a brutal murderer with a long kill list in the new trailer for thriller series from Slow Horses producers
Sweetpea comes to streaming next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Sweetpea starring Ella Purnell has arrived – and it looks like a delightfully bloody good time. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Rhiannon is a quiet young woman who keeps a list of everyone who makes her feel invisible. One day, she snaps – and the formerly innocent list becomes a full-out kill list.
Sep. 19, 2024
Flappy Bird's new owners try to clear confusion about its zombified mobile comeback, all while ignoring the big crypto-shaped elephant in the room
The Flappy Bird Foundation release a statement only kind of addressing “questions circulating online” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Flappy Bird is coming back under some strange circumstances, and the mobile icon’s new owners havetriedto clear the air. Flappy Bird was one of the games that sunk global productivity more than a decade ago, prompting its original creator, Dong Nguyen, to delist it over concerns about its addictive effects.
Sep. 19, 2024
Following Concord's shutdown, the hero shooter's director is reportedly stepping down and taking on a "support role" as some Firewalk devs fear mass layoffs
A new report says staff at Firewalk are in “limbo” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Concord game director Ryan Ellis has reportedly stepped down from his role at Firewalk Studios.The Concord servers were officially shut downalmost two weeks ago, and that happened only days afterPlayStation announced it was pulling the plug on the fledgling hero shooter and refunding sales en masse.
Sep. 19, 2024
Zack Snyder breaks down his bloody, explicit Netflix show's mature rating: "I was waiting for them to tell me to stop, but they never did"
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and Wesley Coller talk their TV-MA Norse mythology adaptation, Twilight of the Gods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “From the start, when they asked me whether I’d be interested in doing an animated series, I was like, ‘Well, I’ll do it if it’s adult animation,'“Zack Snydertells us of his new Netflix Norse mythology adaptation, Twilight of the Gods.
Sep. 19, 2024
Hit Super Smash Bros-like fighter sequel had to completely rebrand a month before release "because Marvel Rivals is actually a good game"
Rivals 2 gets a new name as the similarly-titled superhero hero shooter picks up steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Platform fighting sequel Rivals of Aether 2 had to go through a big rebrand a mere month before release, all becauseMarvel Rivalsis better than we all expected it to be. Taking the Gears 5 playbook and jettisoning half its name, the sequel was originally announced two years ago as simply Rivals 2, which is probably what fans will casually refer to it as anyway.
Sep. 19, 2024
HP Victus 16 review: "a real showcase for the RTX 4050"
Subtle aesthetic but still slick in its design Excellent performance from an entry level rig Wide range of component options Cooling runs particularly well Keyboard feels soft under the hands Low display brightness Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. HP’s budget Victus range is a little younger than the competition, but the most recent refresh brings a massive range of components into the equation.
Sep. 19, 2024
I spent nearly 7 hours playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard and would like to spend 100 more in this RPG right now, thank you very much
Hands-on preview | It’s been a long time coming, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard feels like it’s worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were wonderinghow long is Dragon Age Veilguard?Then we break down a range of times according to play styles here. I am normal about Dragon Age, which is a normal thing for normal people to say about a video game RPG franchise.
Sep. 19, 2024
I think MTG Foundations is how I'll get my kid into Magic: The Gathering
Opinion | I’ve taken a look at the Beginner Box, and it seems to be the perfect way to learn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recently, Wizards of The Coast hosted an event for the press where we got to look at their upcoming Duskmourn: House of Horror and MTG Foundations products. As we were going around, introducing ourselves, it turned out that nearly every guest got their start in Magic: The Gathering thanks to some older relative (one person was actually introduced to it by their YOUNGER brother), and now many of them had children of their own they were teaching, or nieces and nephews.
Sep. 19, 2024
I'm a lifelong Pokemon fan who never clicked with the card game, but after a bit of Pokemon TCG Pocket I understand the battle system better than ever
Preview | Pokemon TCG Pocket is shaping up to be a great time for both card collectors and battlers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Trading Card GamePocket – the mobile version of Pokemon’s hit physical card game – is almost here. From my hands-on time with the game, it looks like it’s managed to strike a solid balance between appealing to card collectors and battlers alike, all while maintaining what makes the TCG special.
Sep. 19, 2024
It's taken a week for the PS5 disc drive to sell out for real, but with PS5 Pro on the horizon I fear scalper mania is only beginning
Don’t let the scalpers win, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the news that thePS5 Prowould be launching without a disc drive, the disc reader upgrade that originally launched as a PS5 Slim accessory suddenly started looking mighty valuable to a lot of people. A week later, the PS5 disc drive appears to be properly selling out across all major retailers, and for scalpers who’ve spent all this time profiting off the mere fear of scarcity, it seems like feeding time is about to kick off in earnest.
Sep. 19, 2024
Marvel fans are convinced Aubrey Plaza's Agatha All Along character is the child of a fan-favorite villain
“I’m calling it now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1 and 2. If you’ve yet to tune in, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Ahead ofAgatha All Along’s premiere, Aubrey Plaza practically confirmed that her character Rio Vidal, who doesn’t appear in theMarvel Comics, is going to be revealed as someone else later down the line.
Sep. 19, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of December 2024 comics and covers featuring the Spider-Man, X-Men, the Avengers, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, there’s a new holiday anthology titled Marvel Holiday Tales to Astonish #1, which includes a variety of themed tales. And of course there’s alsoTimeslide #1, the new incarnation of Marvel’s tradition of publishing a year-end one-shot that offers up some teases about the year to come. Over in the X-Men line, December also brings the launch ofLaura Kinney: Wolverine #1, which puts the former X-23 back in her own solo title.
Sep. 19, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio devs say the JRPG's high-stakes elections are just like driving a race car, which is why they're sponsoring F1's most lovable losers
Yes, they’re putting Hulkenberg on Nico Hülkenburg’s car When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I once thought I was the only one sitting in the Venn diagram showing the overlap between JRPG enjoyers and F1 fans, but it seems I was very much wrong. At least, that’s what the studio behindMetaphor: ReFantaziois hoping, because Atlus is sponsoring Haas F1 Team in promotion of the game.
Sep. 19, 2024
New horror movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score gets a creepy new trailer featuring Hugh Grant as you've never seen him before
Welcome to Hugh Grant’s house of horrors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Grant’s upcoming horror movie Heretic has unveiled yet another trailer, and whilst this one is only a minute long, it gives us a better look at Grant’s Jigsaw-like sadistic homeowner. The trailer opens with ‘The Air That I Breathe’ by The Hollies playing in the background whilst the camera pans to a framed picture of a young Grant alongside a number of various religious artefacts.
Sep. 19, 2024
On vacation, no one can hear you scream… New comic Alien: Paradiso is told partly from the Xenomorph's point of view
A new Alien series finds blood in the sun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Paradiso is written bySteve Foxewith art from Edgar Salazar and Peter Nguyen. Although the series' human characters are on holiday, Marvel’s press release for the book suggests that they’re “far from innocent, and as the Xenomorph bathes this picturesque landscape in blood and carnage, the familiar corruption, greed, and horror that comes with the territory of Alien storytelling rears its ugly head!
Sep. 19, 2024
One of the top Alienware gaming monitors around just dropped to a new record low price
An incredible price cut on a QD-OLED favorite. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over at Amazon right now, the 34-inchAlienware AW3423DWis downto $799.99from $1,099.99. The 27% discount brings the gaming monitor contender down to the same price we’d expect during an annual sale, and I wouldn’t be remotely surprised if we see the same price again whenBlack Friday monitor dealsroll in.
Sep. 19, 2024
Oops, Helldivers 2 buffed players so hard that they can fly now, and the game's creative lead is pretending he hasn't noticed this amazing bug
Everyone knows that Helldivers can’t fly, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s latest patch has been a hit, with many weapons and Stratagems now significantly more powerful and ready to unleash managed democracy across the universe. However, one addition that didn’t make the patch notes was ‘the power of flight,’ even though that’s apparently been introduced anyway.
Sep. 19, 2024
Orphan Black spin-off canceled, not even a month after its first season ended
Orphan Black: Echoes won’t be back for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Created by Anna Fishko, the show follows “a group of women as they weave their way into each other’s lives and embark on a thrilling journey, unravelling the mystery of their identity and uncovering a wrenching story of love and betrayal.” Keeley Hawes, Avan Jogia, Amanda Fix, and Jessica Jones' Krysten Ritter star, with the latter playing ‘Lucy’, who awakens in some sort of care facility in the pilot, only to discover she has no clue who she is or how she got there.
Sep. 19, 2024
Palworld developer responds to Nintendo lawsuit, says "we will do our utmost" to ensure that indie devs "are not hindered or discouraged from pursuing their creative ideas"
Pocketpair says it’s “unaware of the specific patents we are accused of infringing upon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld developer Pocketpair has put out a statement responding tothe lawsuit filed against it by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company, and says it’ll do its “utmost for fans,” and to “ensure that indie game developers are not hindered or discouraged from pursuing their creative ideas.
Sep. 19, 2024
Palworld rumbles on with a "fatal bug" fix that stops wild and base Pals from moving and working, hours after Nintendo publicly announced its lawsuit
Far from ideal, on both counts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld developer Pocketpair has rolled out a fix for the survival game to address an issue where wild and base Pals would sometimes stop moving and working. While the issue has been remedied on Xbox, a fix for Steam is still in process. Announced onTwitter, the “fatal bug” fix follows another recent update focusing on in-game optimizations and anti-cheat measures.
Sep. 19, 2024
PS5 Pro is getting a gorgeous PS1 gray 30th anniversary edition in a "highly limited supply" of 12,300 units, and there's no way it's going to be less than $1,000
Oh, this thing is going to be EXPENSIVE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just in casePS5 Profever hasn’t hit you hard enough, PlayStation has just announced a set of limited 30th anniversary edition bundles of both the new console and the base PS5. They look gorgeous, but whileSonyhas not revealed the price, it seemsextremelylikely the Pro bundle will reach a four-digit price tag.
Sep. 19, 2024
PUBG studio doesn't think Hi-Fi Rush 2 will "make us money," but that's not why they saved Tango Gameworks: "The big hit shouldn't be your goal"
Krafton bought the former Xbox/Bethesda studio to “maintain their legacy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PUBG’s studio reckons a Hi-Fi Rush sequel might not make the company buckets of cash, but the team wasn’t saved from a shutdown to be a money-printer anyway. Tango Gameworks' closurewas a shocking headline earlier this year whenMicrosoftshut down multiple studios, including the beloved team behind Hi-Fi Rush, right after it had proclaimed the rhythm spectacle fighter a success.
Sep. 19, 2024
Skullgirls creator is the lead character designer on this unsurprisingly horny Pokemon-inspired RPG where you catch and date over 120 monster girls and guys
Miss Monster: Bound By Fate is a creature collector that lets you cozy up to your mons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anything withSkullgirlscreator and character designer Alex Ahad attached is bound to be filled with cute monster girls, and that’s definitely the case withMiss Monster: Bound By Fate, a Pokemon and EarthBound-inspired turn-based RPG where you recruit and battle with over 120 monster girls and guys.
Sep. 19, 2024
Spelunky legend's 50-game collection of roguelikes, JRPGs, and more launches to 91% reviews and the sudden revelation that it's hiding far more than 50 games
UFO 50? More like UFO 52 and counting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After eight years in development, Spelunky creator Derek Yu and an all-star team of indie devs have finally launched UFO 50, a massive collection of 50 full-size retro games chronicling the library of a fictional 8-bit system. It’s landed to rave reviews from players, and they’re starting to discover this collection is even bigger than it initially seemed.
Sep. 19, 2024
Square Enix admits it might be cannibalizing its own games as multiple RPGs, including Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, get hit with its classic 'below expectations' line
“We did not manage our title portfolio across the company as well as we could have” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas admitted it could have done a better job at managing its games to make sure they weren’t cannibalizing each other and sneaking money out of their corporate sibling’s pockets. “We recognize that issues remain in the Digital Entertainment segment,” Kiryu explained in the briefing.
Sep. 19, 2024
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake developer insists the RPG is still alive, and it's even got a fresh cash investment to make sure it happens
Saber Interactive reminds folks that, oh yes, KOTOR is still on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is still alive and well, its publisher insists, as it accepts a big wallop of money. Saber Interactive recently split off from its flailing corporate owners at Embracer Groupin a deal worth almost $250 million.
Sep. 19, 2024
Zack Snyder talks reinterpreting figures like Thor and Loki in his new Netflix show: "What we've done with them is put them back to a more mythological representation"
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and Wesley Coller talk diving into Norse mythology for Twilight of the Gods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s latest Netflix project, Twilight of the Gods, is a bloody revenge tale rooted in Norse mythology. As such, that means mythological figures are major players in the show. Of course, gods like Thor, Loki, and Odin aren’t obscure characters from the margins of mythology, but hugely famous gods with a heavy presence in pop culture.
Sep. 19, 2024
The 10 Best Batman comics of all time
Dive into Gotham with our list of the 10 best Batman comics that you can read right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to the best Batman comics, there are a lot of opinions since few characters have as much widespread popularity and appeal as Bruce Wayne. Over the years, we’ve seen the Caped Crusader in games and movies, and even some of thebest Batman villainshave had their own spin-offs, too (just look at the new show, The Penguin).
Sep. 19, 2024
The 2024 D&D Player's Handbook is 20% off thanks to this first discount
More gold in your inventory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If the buzz around the new D&D PHB release didn’t quite have you convinced to start upgrading your rulebooks, a 20% discount should probably do the job. 💲$49.99 at DNDBeyond Marketplace UK deal:💷£28.99 at Magic Madhouse Thebest Dungeons & Dragons bookscan be a little on the pricey side, but in the case of the game’s core rulebooks, they’ll serve as an excellent reference over many sessions and even over years of play.
Sep. 19, 2024
The DLC for my favorite Soulslike inches closer as Lies of P shares new teasers: "We aim to do better on what we did well and improve in areas we have room to grow"
The Lies of P DLC is trucking along – here’s a first look and listen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “As we endure the heat of Korea’s hottest summer yet and diligently work on the upcoming DLC, your continuous support and love are everything to us and motivate us to build on the world of Lies of P,” Choi writes.
Sep. 19, 2024
The New Gods will act as a grand unifier for the new DC universe "bringing unexpected characters and consequences into play"
Jack Kirby’s iconic creations return… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the hottest announcements out of this year’s San Diego Comic Con was the news thatJack Kirby’s New Gods would be making an explosive returnat the end of the year, from the creative team of recent Detective Comics writer Ram V and artist Evan Cagle. Now, ahead of this month’s DC solicitations, we can exclusively reveal Nimit Malavia’s main cover, plus a slew of beautiful variants.
Sep. 19, 2024
The Penguin makes The Gotham Gazette real for one day only as the Max series takes over The New York Times to explain everything that's happened since The Batman
Extra, extra! Read all about it! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gotham Gazette is real – but for one day only. If you live in New York City, old-school newsies are giving away copies of a newspaper that explains the events that have transpired between Matt Reeves' The Batman and the new Max spin-off showThe Penguin. If you’re a subscriber of The New York Times, the print copy already arrived at your door this morning.
Sep. 19, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 just set up the darkest moment of the show yet – if they stick to Tolkien
Here’s what to know about the sack of Eregion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 6. The latest episode ofThe Rings of Power season 2brings Middle-earth to a new level of darkness as danger approaches around every corner. Khazad-Dum is becoming an increasingly treacherous place under King Durin’s rule and the humans in Numenor are using ancient forms of judgement to sentence their occupants.
Sep. 19, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 6 recap and Easter eggs: War comes to Eregion
This week: a trial by abyss, Annatar’s continued scheming, and the orcs march on Eregion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2, episode 6 marks a turning point for several characters in Middle-earth. Celebrimbor, most obviously, is still at the mercy ofAnnatar, but the latest entry in the Prime Video series also turns the screw for the likes of Elendil in Numenor and Prince Durin in Khazad-Dum.
Sep. 19, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 7 trailer sees Elves and Orcs clash in battle, and two major reunions
The sneak peek has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is nearing the tail end of its season, and it seems like plenty of action is ahead. Right at the end of the latest episode, a sneak peek trailer of episode 7 was tagged on, which shows war coming to Middle-earth. Naturally, we’ll be getting intospoilers fromThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 6as we discuss what it teases, so make sure you’re up to date on the fantasy show.
Sep. 19, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 just quoted Gandalf again, and the Stranger’s identity seems almost certain now
Tom Bombadil had the pearls of wisdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains details fromThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 6. The Rings of Power season 2is at it again with another line plucked almost directly from The Lord of the Rings. The latest nod came in episode 6, and it might have finally solved one of the show’s longest-running mysteries.
Sep. 19, 2024
This record-breaking iPad deal is already beating last year’s Black Friday price
Why wait for November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s easy to understand why Apple’s cheapest tablets are their most popular. A Pro model regularly wanders into four-figure price territory, whereas you’re getting the same core experience for much less with the brand’s 9th Gen and 10th Gen entry-level devices. Now that Amazon has dropped these tablets to new record-low prices, they’re looking particularly strong on the shelves - all well ahead of officialBlack Friday iPad deals.
Sep. 19, 2024
When does Agatha All Along take place on the Marvel timeline?
Here’s what year Agatha All Along is set in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Something wicked this way has come: Agatha Harkness is back in WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along and during its two-episode premiere, we learned how the show fits into the events of the wider MCU. So, if you’re wondering when the new series takes place on theMarvel timeline, we’ve got you covered below.
Sep. 19, 2024
Where to pre-order the PlayStation 30th Anniversary Collection
How to find the retro collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. October 10, 12:30pm ET -If you’re chasing the PS5 30th Anniversary console, it’s worth keeping an eye onGamestopbecause the retailer is releasing 600 systems on the hour every hour until they run out. Across the digital aisle,Walmartstock is flashing in and out. Those spamming refresh have apparently been able to get access, even if it’s only to check if there’s in-store stock availability.
Sep. 19, 2024
Who is Fëanor in The Rings of Power? His Lord of the Rings history explained
Who is Fëanor? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has focused heavily on Celebrimbor andAnnatar’s quest to forge those titular pieces of jewellery, but the cracks in this working relationship are starting to show, with the Elven smith very much opposed to making anyrings for men. InThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 6, we hear about Fëanor and his hammer – but you might be wondering just who this character from J.
Sep. 19, 2024
Who is Teen in Agatha All Along? Joe Locke's mysterious Marvel character's true identity has finally been revealed
We now know who Heartstopper star Joe Locke is really playing in the new MCU show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Agatha All Along episodes 1 to 6. Well, we pretty much know exactly who Teen is now. The past two episodes of theWandaVisionspin-off show have revealed all, from his new identity asWiccanto how exactly Billy Maxmioff ended up in his body.
Sep. 19, 2024
With Space Marine 2 out, Helldivers 2 players can't help but notice a familiar 40K face in the superstore
Now you can deliver democracy in (unofficial) 40K cosplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2andSpace Marine 2have a few things in common – both being third-person shooters that let you squash a bunch of alien bugs alongside friends – but perhaps it’s because of the latter’s recent launch that loyal Super Earth citizens have spotted a familiar face in today’s Superstore rotation.
Sep. 19, 2024
Yes, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's darkspawn really do look goofy for a lore reason
“It is certainly a lore narrative that we reinforce throughout the adventure,” says game director Corinne Busche When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a good chance that, if you’re familiar withBioWare’s Dragon Age franchise, the look of the classic enemy darkspawn inDragon Age: The Veilguardwill be surprising. There’s a certain gross fleshiness to them in the new game that’s hard to define.
Sep. 19, 2024
God of War Ragnarok's PC port is getting two new features before the PS5 version, and one of them stops companions from spoiling puzzles
At long last, you can make puzzle hints appear less frequently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War Ragnarok is releasing on PCon Thursday, and it includes a pair of new features that haven’t even made their way to the PS5 version of the game yet. As detailed in aPlayStation Blog, God of War Ragnarok on PC lets you reduce the frequency of puzzle hints,which has been a major pain point for players since launch, to the point where eventhe actor playing Atreus grew tired of hearing his character drop hints so quickly.
Sep. 19, 2024
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew co-creator says the show is inspired by a classic Pirates of the Caribbean-like LucasArts game
“I think we found our sweet spot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like the creators of the latest upcoming spin-off show Star Wars: Skeleton Crew were not only inspired by the legendary Star Wars franchise in making the series, but also by a highly popular ’90s video game released by LucasArts. “I’m also a big fan of Monkey Island.
Sep. 18, 2024
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered leaks just 7 years after Aloy's original open-world game, again prompting the question: 'How soon is too soon for a remaster, Sony?'
The original Horizon Zero Dawn is just 7 years old When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Horizon Zero Dawn remaster has appeared on game rating site the ESRB. Thelisting, which appeared on the USA’s Entertainment Software Rating Board this morning, is for ‘Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered’, leaving little to the imagination about what Guerilla might be planning for its robo-dino open-world RPG debut.
Sep. 18, 2024
10 years later, the Monster Hunter-style action-RPG Freedom Wars is finally escaping Vita jail with a PS5 and Switch remaster
Freedom Wars Remastered is coming to PS5, Switch, and PC in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After releasing a decade ago, the PS Vita-exclusive action RPG Freedom Wars is receiving the remaster treatment with humanities' prison garb looking more high-def than ever before. Freedom Wars takes place in the distant future, where pollution has wrecked the planet and humanity has been imprisoned.
Sep. 18, 2024
Absolute Power: Super Son #1 clarifies the fate of a major DC character
It’s a big issue for Jon Kent, Jay Nakamura, and Dreamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s Absolute Power event has certainly not been lacking in terms of big twists and explosive events. Amanda Waller and the rest of theTrinity of Evilhave spent the last few months capturing as many metahumans as possible, stealing their powers, and imprisoning them on Gamorra Island.
Sep. 18, 2024
After completely revamping how Minecraft does updates, the devs will unveil the first features of the new era this month
The first Minecraft Live of the post-mob vote era is upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft’s new era is upon us, as the devs at Mojang recently announced plans tocompletely revamp how the studio handles updates. We’re finally going to know what the first round of those updates will look like with the return of Minecraft Live on September 28.
Sep. 18, 2024
As the first big Helldivers 2 patch of Arrowhead's 60-day plan wins back divers, the shooter's creative director agrees that "nerfing is an unimaginative way of tweaking a game"
Buffs for all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s firstgrand onslaught of buffsto make the game fun again is here, forming just part of developer Arrowhead’s60-day planto return to the third-person shooter to surer footing. Now that the dust on the warmly receivedHelldivers 2 patchis settling, creative director Johan Pilestedt agrees that, when it comes to damage, “nerfing is an unimaginative way of tweaking a game.
Sep. 18, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows sneaks onto PLAY's cover
Plus: Monster Hunter Wilds, Ace Attorney, Dying Light: The Beast, our Concord review (really), and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right: there’s another issue of PLAY Magazine. This time, we throw the spotlight on Assassin’s Creed Shadows (then it jumps into some water to hide, breathing through a reed). Plus: Monster Hunter Wilds, Dying Light: The Beast, Ace Attorney, and more!
Sep. 18, 2024
Aubrey Plaza thinks Marvel fans are going to go wild at her character reveal, and everyone is making the same joke
Who could Aubrey Plaza be playing? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aubrey Plaza is making her MCU debut in Agatha All Along, but so far her character Rio Vidal is shrouded in mystery. Naturally, that promotes fan theories – and Plaza herself has fanned the speculation flames by addressing the enigma that is her character. “I’m just so happy they let me play this character,” she toldScarlet Witch Updates.
Sep. 18, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs love the Ultima RPGs, and boss Swen Vincke says "never say never" on Larian reviving the series
So you’re saying there’s a chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Ultima series, originally developed by Origin Systems and creator Richard Garriott, is considered to be a seminal franchise, and it commands a lot of interest and nostalgia from Larian founder Swen Vincke. Vincke and the Baldur’s Gate 3 team have not been shy about their affection for the Ultima series, specifically Ultima 7.
Sep. 18, 2024
Batman sets a new world record by becoming the first ever superhero to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Plus, it’s Batman Day this Saturday… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will grant Batman a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame later this month, making the Caped Crusader the first ever superhero to receive the honor. The star – the 2,790th – will be placed next to those dedicated to Batman co-creator Bob Kane, andAdam West, who famously portrayed the character on TV.
Sep. 18, 2024
Biggest ever discount on the Scarlet & Violet Temporal Force Elite Trainer Box means now is the perfect time to add to your Pokemon TCG collection
A price plunge for Paradox Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet Temporal Forces is already a set worth revisiting thanks to its enduring value and competitive roster of cards, but now that the Temporal Forces Elite Trainer Box has sunk to its lowest-ever price, that idea has gotten all the more tempting. While getting into thebest card gamescan be a rewarding hobby, it also can be a pricey one.
Sep. 18, 2024
Cable is back in his own X-Men solo comic that sends him to a dystopian future
Cable is going back to the future in his new comic, and he may just find love along the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cable is heading back to the future in a new limited series fromMarvel Comicswhich focuses on Cable’s Techno-Organic virus, and what happens when Cable meets someone else who has the same condition - and judging by the series title, Cable: Love & Chrome, sparks may fly between Nathan Summers and his mysterious new connection.
Sep. 18, 2024
Cillian Murphy delivers a quietly powerful performance in new trailer for his first post-Oppenheimer movie
Small Things Like These hits cinemas in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest trailer for Cillian Murphy’s first post-Oppenheimer movie, Small Things Like These, has arrived – and it offers a window into an Irish town filled with uncomfortable secrets. In the trailer, which you can see above, Bill’s idyllic home life with a wife and five daughters is sharply contrasted with a scene outside it, one which features a young girl being dragged away.
Sep. 18, 2024
Cruising around a strange planet in a beat-up van is my idea of the perfect sci-fi adventure in Caravan SandWitch
Now Playing | I’m in love with my busted, rusted van When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a big fan of driving in games, from delivering packages in the Pacific Northwest inLaketo blasting the radio as I speed through city traffic in every GTA game. But what I’ve always pined for is a driving game in a sci-fi setting.
Sep. 18, 2024
Dan Da Dan release date, trailer, story, and everything else you need to know about the new Netflix anime
Get ready for one of the year’s most-talked-about anime: Dan Da Dan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You may not yet have heard of the new anime Dan Da Dan (also stylized as ‘Dandadan’), but you soon will. If theglowing first reactionsweren’t enough, you may be enticed by the stylish new trailer or an out-of-this-world premise that involves ghosts, aliens, and a budding romance at its heart.
Sep. 18, 2024
Dead by Daylight's co-op shooter spin-off canceled just 4 months after its first "unsatisfactory" playtest results
The ultimate multiplayer slasher’s spin-off gets slashed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After folding in icons from across the slasher multiverse for almost a decade, multiplayer horror Dead by Daylight was finally starting to expand its own world with a PvE four-player co-op shooter codenamed Project T that was set in the same creepy universe. That spin-off has now been scrapped before it ever saw the, err, daylight.
Sep. 18, 2024
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred isn't the only big thing on the RPG's horizon, as devs say Season 6 "does for progression" what Season 4 did for improving loot
You’ve got my attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson says thatDiablo 4’s next patch will do for progression what the infamous Season 4 did to improve loot. Diablo 4 has two significant events on the horizon: theVessel of Hatredexpansion and Season 6. The former is a paid experience that takes us to new lands, introduces a never-before-played class, and continues the base RPG’s storyline.
Sep. 18, 2024
Dragon Age veteran says his favorite BioWare RPGs are actually Neverwinter Nights and Jade Empire because they came before the industry's "necessary evils"
“We were just scrappy developers doing our best to make cool things” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWare’s former general manager Arryn Flynn, despite being closely associated with Dragon Age and Mass Effect, says his favorite games from the studio are actually an older pair because they came before the industry’s “necessary evils.” Speaking toGamesradar+ about his new survival game’s big turnaround, Flynn also delved into why Neverwinter Nights and Jade Empire are his favorite games from the storied RPG studio.
Sep. 18, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard lead says experience with The Sims was a big help when designing BioWare's next RPG – "How did The Sims 4 handle this?"
“RPG players are hungry for that same sense of autonomy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardgame director Corinne Busche says her time at The Sims developer Maxis was invaluable when refining multiple elements ofBioWare’s upcoming RPG. Speaking with IGN, Busche reckons Maxis is a uniquely valuable place “for designers to hone their skills” given the range of “platforms and service models happening simultaneously.
Sep. 18, 2024
Elgato Prompter review: “Elgato at its innovative best”
An excellent prompter first and foremost Great adjustability settings Can be used as an additional PC display Live streaming utility Decent camera compatibility USB-C connectivity only A bit small to be truly viable as a PC display YouTube chat integration is still missing CLimited refresh rate options Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Sep. 18, 2024
Enotria: The Last Song review: "A sun-drenched Bloodborne that doesn't quite live up to the inspiration"
Thanks to its unusual source material and sunny setting, Enotria: The Last Song looks like a fresh take on a genre so often set deep in gothic nights. Unfortunately, beneath the mask, there’s little that sets it apart from other, better games. Gorgeous sun-drenched world Unusual source material Flexible character building Long-winded boss battles Significant framerate drops Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 18, 2024
For Pokemon Emerald's 20th birthday, 130 artists grouped up and redrew all 386 Pokemon and put them all in a playable romhack
Pokemon Emerald ReSpirited is a new way to play one of the most popular Game Boy Advance games ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To celebrate the 20th anniversary since the Japan launch of Pokemon Emerald, a group of 130 artists has joined forces and redrawn all of the game’s 386 Pokemon and put them into a romhack.
Sep. 18, 2024
Former Elder Scrolls dev says Todd Howard would sometimes work on "two dozen" projects at once and is the face of Bethesda partly because he's "incredibly photogenic"
Bruce Nesmith expects it’ll be “many, many more years” before Todd Howard retires When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Bethesda designer Bruce Nesmith says Todd Howard is an absolute workhorse who just happens to be “incredibly photogenic,” which is why he’s the face of the whole company these days. In an incredibly insightful interview with Kiwi Talkz, Nesmith spoke at length about his decades of experience at Bethesda as well as his relationship with Howard.
Sep. 18, 2024
Fortnite Stark Industries Chests: Where to find them
Stark Industries Chests in Fortnite can contain Epic and Mythic Iron Man items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Stark Industries Chests have arrived on the island, to mark the return of Iron Man. These faction chests are highly sought-after, as they can contain Epic or Mythic items from Tony Stark’s workshop that can give you a competitive edge in combat.
Sep. 18, 2024
Fortnite's new Iron Man gear is ridiculously good, and even the overpowered Doctor Doom powers are struggling against it
Has Doom’s Chosen met its match? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite’s terrifying Doctor Doom power-up may have finally met its match in the latest update, which has added some seriously strong Iron Man gear to the battle royale. Earlier this month,Epic Gamesintroduced what basically feels like an instant-win button to Fortnite. Right now, there’s a slim chance in every battle royale match you play that the ‘Isle of Doom’ will spawn, which – if successfully captured – will transform either you or one of your teammates into Doom’s Chosen,giving you enough buffs to basically become a walking boss battle.
Sep. 18, 2024
Frankenstein set photos show Oscar Isaac in costume for Guillermo del Toro’s new Netflix horror adaptation
Filming is taking place in Scotland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the first set photos of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein saw Edinburgh transformed into Victorian England, we’ve got another new look at the film. This time around Oscar Isaac has been snapped on set in costume as Victor Frankenstein. The photos, released by Getty Images, show Isaac looking suitably dapper while filming the adaptation of Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel.
Sep. 18, 2024
Ghost Rider is a hamburger, Wolverine is a banana, and more Marvel characters get wacky mash-ups in Marvel x Fortnite variant covers
Ghost Rider x Bur-Durr, Wolverine x Peely, and more Marvel x Fortnite mash-ups are coming to comics on a series of variant covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The worlds ofMarvel ComicsandFortniteare colliding once again in thecurrent season of the smash hit video game, dubbed ‘Absolute Doom’. Now, just as the game is introducing yet another new game mode which pits Marvel heroes and villains against each other in a massive clash along witheven more Marvel themed weapons, Marvel Comics is bringing a bit of Fortnite into the Marvel Universe with a line of variant covers featuring some of the current Fortnite season’s Marvel x Fortnite mash-up characters.
Sep. 18, 2024
Halle Berry’s new horror movie is giving Longlegs a run for its money as it's called the best horror movie of 2024 in first reactions
The first set of reactions to Never Let Go are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It all grabs you by the throat – the best horror film I have seen this year,” writes Pete Hammond fromDeadline, while Alistair Ryder fromAwardsWatchechoes, “If you prefer your horror to get under your skin with its ideas rather than shake you with its unrelenting scares, then there is plenty here that will keep you unsettled.
Sep. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss responds to sentiment that Space Marine 2 could eat their lunch: "We should be grateful for getting several awesome games"
Johan Pilestedt would’ve loved to have these two shooters “as a kid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rather than pitting two similar but still great games against each other,Helldivers 2’s boss reckons we should all just be “grateful” that our co-op shooter cups runneth over with the blood of alien bugs. In response to discourse that Helldivers 2 would “die” when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 came out, Arrowhead Games Studios CCO Johan Pilestedtsaid: “I think we should be grateful for getting several awesome games.
Sep. 18, 2024
PS5 Pro tech analysis shows "huge image quality improvements" to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's awful 60 FPS mode
The results are “basically exactly as Mark Cerny claimed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re finally getting an extended look at what to expect fromPS5 Prothanks to some fresh gameplay footage ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthrunning on the new machine. Tech analysis suggests that the whole PS5 Pro promise of no longer making players compromise between performance and quality modes is coming true, and the results are particularly pronounced here givenhow bad Rebirth’s 60 FPS mode looked in the first place.
Sep. 18, 2024
HTC Vive's next VR headset feels like a sequel to one of the best ever made
DisplayPort, Hot-swappable battery packs, and automatic IPD adjustment await… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like a long time since we’ve had a new HTC Vive VR headset to get excited about, and it feels even longer since the brand has launched a device specifically designed for VR gaming on a PC. In the years since the HTC Vive 2 Pro and the HTC Vive XR Elite released, HTC’s main focus has been the enterprise market, but it’s now coming back to gamers with what seems like a truly brilliant device.
Sep. 18, 2024
It's official: Palworld has been Nintendo'd as The Pokemon Company files lawsuit against Pocketpair for infringing "multiple patent rights"
It was only a matter of time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, folks, the moment we all knew was coming for many months now is finally here: The Nintendo-owned Pokemon Company has filed a lawsuit against Palworld developer Pocketpair for patent infringement. Per a news release fromNintendo, “The lawsuit seeks an injunction against the defendants and compensation for damages, alleging that the game ‘Palworld’ developed and sold by the defendants infringes multiple patents.
Sep. 18, 2024
It's taken 4 years and roughly $900 million, but Genshin Impact is a better open-world RPG than ever after update 5.0
Genshin Impact’s new Natlan region is the best this open-world game has to offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even in an industry that’s increasingly struggling with ballooning production costs at the AAA level, $900 million is a borderline obscene, imaginary-sounding number. It’s made all the more extreme by another obscene, imaginary-sounding number: the $5 billion revenue threshold that Genshin Impact cleared faster than any other game.
Sep. 18, 2024
Kevin Feige's four words of advice to Ryan Reynolds "haunted" him when making Deadpool and Wolverine
The Marvel Studios president has a way with words When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has reflected on the making ofDeadpool and Wolverine, revealing the advice fromMarvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige that “haunted” him during the writing process on theMarvel Phase 5movie. “He said something that sounds very pedantic and is probably not the thing to say out loud, but actually, weirdly, served as a creative engine,” Reynolds told an audience at the Fast Company Innovation Festival (H/TDeadline).
Sep. 18, 2024
Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy veteran says he started making hot characters after a friend said he didn't want to be "ugly" in games, and then never stopped
Tetsuya Nomura thinks back on a crucial high school memory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tetsuya Nomura’s character design inspirations come from an early high school memory that he’s carried with him through designing some ofSquare Enix’s most iconic Final Fantasy pretty boys like Cloud Strife and Squall Leonhart. In a recent interview withYoungJump, and translated by the Twitter accountShinra Archaeology Department, Nomura recalls watching his high school classmate play a video game with what Nomura considered a particularly unattractive protagonist.
Sep. 18, 2024
Mystery horror movie dropping creepy found footage clips online has finally been revealed – and it's not Creep 3
Everyone, meet Caleb… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mystery horror movie that’s been dropping creepy found footage clips online has finally been revealed – andit’s not Creep 3, as fans originally believed. Turns out, it’s actually Who’s Watching, a new indie flick that’s set to premiere at Beyond Fest and Brooklyn Horror Film Festival in October.Bloody Disgustingconfirmed the title by sharing the film’s first official poster, which introduces its antagonist: spectacle-wearing serial killer Caleb.
Sep. 18, 2024
Netflix releases behind-the-scenes look at One Piece season 2 that features sets pulled directly from the manga
All aboard! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece season 2has got a new behind-the-scenes look during Netflix’s Geeked Week event. In a behind-the-scenes featurette, Buggy star Jeff Ward takes fans on a set tour of season 2. While a fair amount of the video is blurred out due to spoilers, there are some major reveals about the series' return along the way.
Sep. 18, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2 mania hits fever pitch with the internet dissecting allegedly 'leaked' images of the new console
Speculation around the Nintendo Switch successor reaches new heights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alleged images of theNintendo Switch 2(or whatever it ends up being called) have been surfing around online, showing the potential design and specs for the handheld-console hybrid, though everyone’s still trying to make head or tails of the whole situation. The images were originally posted to a Chinese social media website before making their way ontoRedditand Twitter, and show a console that’s not too dissimilar to the Switches we already have at home.
Sep. 18, 2024
Parasite director's next movie has already got the seal of approval from its writer: "I can't express how jazzed I am right now"
Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 is quite alright when it comes to American author Edward Ashton When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some authors can be a little precious whenever their books are given the big-screen treatment; Stephen King was notoriously disappointed with Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Roald Dahl wasn’t keen on Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, and P. L.
Sep. 18, 2024
Pokemon shiny hunter spends almost a year looking for 1 of Scarlet and Violet's rarest finds, then wins the sparkly mouse lottery by getting 2 of them back to back
Prepare for trouble, and make it double When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One incredibly lucky Pokemon player has defied all odds to get their hands on not one, buttwoof the rarest shiny forms inScarlet and Violet– back to back – after almost a year of looking for the first one. Shiny Pokemon – sparkly, alternate color palette versions of the Pokemon we all know and love – are very rare.
Sep. 18, 2024
Popular GTA Online mod menu says "the future is very uncertain" after a new GTA 5 update adds anti-cheat: "This is most likely the end for now"
Rockstar implemented BattlEye Anti-Cheat in yesterday’s update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Gameshas implemented new anti-cheat software toGTA Online"as part of our ongoing efforts to protect our community," and in doing so, has rendered mod menus unusable, including one popular, long-running one which appears to be saying goodbye, at least for now. BattlEye Anti-Cheat was rolled out in yesterday’sGTA 5update.
Sep. 18, 2024
"Hello old friend": The Witcher 3 actor offers heartfelt message as he returns to Geralt's iconic gravelly voice in Netflix's "amazing" animated movie
Doug Cockle is back in next year’s Sirens of the Deep spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doug Cockle had a sweet message about his return toThe Witcherseries, as he’s donning Geralt of Rivia’s iconic smoky voice once more for Netflix’s new animated spin-off. The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is an all-new animated movie that sees Geralt investigating a series of attacks on a seaside town before quickly getting pulled into a generational conflict between humans and merpeople that he’d rather avoid.
Sep. 18, 2024
Sam Lake "politely" asked Alan Wake 2 devs to kill him more violently: "There was hardly any blood in the first iteration"
Alex Casey’s death scene was originally a lot less bloody When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to Lake, Alex Casey’s death scene in the Initiation 2 (Casey) chapter of Alan Wake 2 originally wasn’t very bloody at all. It wasn’t until Lake stepped in and insisted his character’s death be more violent that we got the scene as we know it today.
Sep. 18, 2024
Sci-fi meets dark comedy in first trailer for Robert Pattinson’s new movie from Parasite director
Bong Joon-ho is back with Mickey 17 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Parasite director Bong Joon-ho’s new movie Mickey 17 is here – and we can expect sci-fi, dark comedy, and multiple Robert Pattinsons. Pattinson plays Mickey, an “expendable.” Per the movie’s synopsis, he’s “a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim.
Sep. 18, 2024
Skyrim and Starfield veteran says it's "almost impossible" for The Elder Scrolls 6 to meet expectations
It’s a high bar to clear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even if The Elder Scrolls 6 checks most of the boxes for players when it releases, it will inevitably be compared to every game that has come before, and especially Skyrim. Nesmith discusses this problem in an interview withKiwi Talkz. “You know, the 30-year-old who is making a piece of art who’s a professional artist, he can’t control the expectation because he’s got all this history,” he says.
Sep. 18, 2024
Steam users give Final Fantasy 16 a 'very positive' score after 900 reviews, but suggest you don't play the action RPG without this mod
Ultrawide support! Uncapped framerate on cutscenes! More! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A day afterFinal Fantasy 16’s launch on Steam, it looks like the PC port haslargelyavoided the fate that befell the coldly received FF7 Remake and Forspoken personal computer efforts. But, there’s one mod that fans reckon you don’t want to play the action RPG without. At the time of writing, Final Fantasy 16 is sitting on a ‘very positive’Steamscore after more than 900 reviews.
Sep. 18, 2024
Strange Darling review: "Move over Longlegs, another independent serial-killer horror is set to make a splash"
A smart thriller that twists like a killer’s blade in the gut. Go in cold. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Separated into six chapters (plus an epilogue) presented in non-linear fashion, this horror-thriller at first appears like it might be a bit too clever for its own good.
Sep. 18, 2024
Tetsuya Nomura acknowledges that Kingdom Hearts 4 is more like Kingdom Hearts 13, but the story's gotten a "reset" to keep new players from getting confused
The next round of Kingdom Hearts games are “being made with a stronger focus on being new titles rather than sequels” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Hearts 4will, notably,notbe the fourth entry in the famously convoluted lineage of the series, and director Tetsuya Nomura knows that all the backstory is intimidating for new players. That’s part of why there’s been a story “reset” leading into the new game.
Sep. 18, 2024
The 33 greatest Matt Damon movies
From stealing millions from casinos to getting stranded on Mars, Matt Damon has done it all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He has a knack for needing to be rescued, doesn’t he? Since the late 1990s, Matt Damon has enjoyed rarified stardom in Hollywood as one of the industry’s most bankable leading men. Versatile as both a dramatic performer and an action hero, Damon’s movies span a million and one different genres.
Sep. 18, 2024
The first trailer for Amazon's remake of one of the most-streamed shows of all time is here, and fans are divided
The (new) Office hits Prime Video next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Amazon’s female-led Australian remake of The Office has arrived – and fans don’t know how to feel about it. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we’re introduced to the newest iteration of Michael Scott/David Brent – who is just as high-strung and quirky as her precedents (though fans of both the US and UK Office don’t seem too impressed.
Sep. 18, 2024
The latest Megalopolis review is in, and it’s a 5-star Letterboxd score from the divisive movie’s own director
Francis Ford Coppola logged and rated Megalopolis himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a pretty epic move, Francis Ford Coppola rated his new movie onLetterboxd. While there’s no written review, the director watched, liked, and ratedMegalopolisa generous five stars. The divisive film has received mixed reviews from critics, and currently sits at a 52% ‘Rotten’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Sep. 18, 2024
The Rings of Power fans are convinced Adar is going to meet a terrible fate: "Dude's about to die the most gruesome death to ever grace a screen"
What’s going to happen to Adar? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has everyone speculating about what might happen toAdar. The character, played by Sam Hazeldine, is an all-original creation of the Prime Video show and does not exist in J.R.R. Tolkien’s works, which means his fate is a complete unknown. “He betrayed and killedSauron.
Sep. 18, 2024
The Witcher community is praising "God-tier" Geralt in the new spin-off movie trailer, but fans are divided about the overall direction
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep hits Netflix in February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared a clip from The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep – and the fan reaction seems pretty divided. The brief clip, which can be viewed below, features an introduction from Doug Cockle – the voice actor behind Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher video game franchise, who also voices Geralt in Sirens of the Deep.
Sep. 18, 2024
They won’t stop making Mickey Mouse horror movies – and now a Steamboat Willie slasher is on the way
The Mouse Experiment will arrive in time for Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are now four Mickey Mouse horror movies on the way – and it’s all thanks to public domain. According toBloodyDisgusting, another Mickey Mouse horror movie based on the 1928 movie Steamboat Willie is in the works. The Mouse Experiment “follows a group of friends stuck at a fairground amusement park hunted down by a mutated rat – Steamboat Willie.
Sep. 18, 2024
Venom 3 is the latest movie to unveil its popcorn bucket, and I don't know how much more I can take of this trend
This trend is getting out of hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, this trend is still happening.Venom 3is the latest upcoming movie to throw its hat in the ongoing inappropriate popcorn bucket race, and its design is truly disturbing. Really. I’ll never look at a symbiote the same way again. Although it has not yet been officially unveiled, the bucket was leaked online by Detective Wing and later shared by Discussing Film onTwitterwhich has since attracted some rather concerning comments.
Sep. 18, 2024
Will & Harper review: "Will Ferrell's Netflix road-trip documentary is authentic and moving"
Not everyone has an A-list pal like Ferrell to help them through difficult times, but his compassionate approach is a welcome model. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. At the heart of this likeable, gently moving Netflix doc is a road trip taken by Will Ferrell and his longtime friend and collaborator, Harper Steele, a trans woman who transitioned later in life.
Sep. 17, 2024
After 29 years, the cult classic survival horror game that haunted my childhood dreams is getting its first official release outside Japan just in time for Halloween
Clock Tower: Rewind is an updated version of the 1995 horror classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clock Tower: Rewind, an updated version of the 1995 survival horror classic Clock Tower, will release on October 29 for PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC, marking the first official release of the game outside of Japan. The share of video game characters that haunted my dreams as a kid is equal parts the zombie in the back of the police car from the original Resident Evil 2 and Scissorman from Clock Tower.
Sep. 17, 2024
A year later, barely any of Cities: Skylines 2's first-year DLC has actually launched and now it's all been delayed again
“Our goal is to ensure the community is satisfied with the state of the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re closing in on the one-year anniversary of the launch ofCities: Skylines 2, and developer Colossal Order is still working on addressing some fundamental issues with the city-building game. Now, all of the game’s remaining first-year DLC has been delayed once again.
Sep. 17, 2024
5 days after reports of 650 more Microsoft gaming layoffs, the company announces plans to pay out even more money to shareholders
It’s also announced a $60 billion scheme to buy back its stocks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoftis set to start paying out even more to its shareholders in November, despite recent reports that the company is laying off 650 people from its gaming staff. That’s a lot of money – bear in mind that Microsoft previously acquiredActivision Blizzardfor $68.
Sep. 17, 2024
All the biggest changes in the latest Helldivers 2 patch notes
The October Helldivers 2 update has brought in some major changes to armor, grenades, and sentries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Helldivers 2 patch notes bring an end to Arrowhead’s 60-day recovery plan, adding a few nice improvements to some Stratagems, enemies, and systems. You’ll find that Super Earth’s Light and Heavy armor types have been buffed a little along with plasma weapons and several grenades.
Sep. 17, 2024
As Final Fantasy 16 players face crashes, mysterious black squares, and a flood of eternal darkness after the recent PS5 system update, Square Enix and Sony vow to find a cure
The devs “sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16is going through it right now, as the hit RPG has suddenly become plagued with graphical glitches and crashes - and it doesn’t even seem to result from an update to the game itself. Instead, these issues have all surfaced followinglast week’s PS5 system software update.
Sep. 17, 2024
As the PS5 Pro's $700 price tag continues to divide fans, Sony exec points out that PCs are difficult to set up and mobile games have ads
Sony wants to expand its PC presence, but not at the expense of its flagship console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis trying to expand its reach beyond PlayStation to PC, but that doesn’t mean it’s leaving the console behind - especially asPS5 Proplans hot up. Sony Interactive Entertainment’s head of Platform Business Group, Hideaki Nishino, speaking toNikkei(translated using DeepL andGoogle), answered a question over the value of home consoles in the modern day as more and more people are playing games on PC.
Sep. 17, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows is bigger than Mirage but smaller than Valhalla because Ubisoft only needed to make a small slice of Japan: "We're talking about Origins big"
Assassin’s Creed Shadows focuses on Honshu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t expectAssassin’s Creed Shadowsto be as monstrously large as Valhalla, itsart director suggests, becauseUbisoftwas able to focus on a specific slice of Japan in its next stealthy action RPG. Speaking to Play inissue 45of the magazine, art director Thierry Dansereau reveals that while Shadows features an explorable open world, its size will seemingly strike somewhere in the middle of the colossal Valhalla, which spanned locations in both Norway and England, and the more compact Baghdad adventure Mirage.
Sep. 17, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' gameplay will be affected by Ubisoft's fancy new weather tech, and the studio says its future games will incorporate it "in much more depth"
The Anvil engine’s new Atmos tool will allow for more “efficiency, realism, and coherence” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The weather inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis a pretty big deal forUbisoft, mostly due to a fancy new tool called Atmos that allows for fully simulated weather that affects gameplay. Talking toVG247, Assassin’s Creed Shadows art director Thierry Dansereau said there’s a big focus on the game’s skies because they “represent a major visual element that greatly contributes to the perceived visual quality and level of immersion.
Sep. 17, 2024
Blue Lock season 2 trailer raises the stakes of the sports anime as the team preps for an epic soccer tournament
The team is set to face off against U-20 Japan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forBlue Lock season 2is here – and the stakes are higher than ever. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Ego provides a quick recap of the Third Selection process – which saw the Blue Lock team compete in a tryout to determine the best 11 players to go up against U-20 Japan.
Sep. 17, 2024
Cobra Kai's Hawk actor says he would've "loved" to stay a villain and addresses his character's controversial loss: "To me, it didn't make any sense"
Exclusive: Jacob Bertrand talks Hawk’s character arc and that surprising season 5 loss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai star Jacob Bertrand breaks down Hawk’s character arc, which saw him go from bullied to bully – and eventual hero. “I think Hawk is at a point where he does know himself very well and I think, you know, towards the end of the show you just see sort of like full circle.
Sep. 17, 2024
Don't miss one of Baldur's Gate 3's best companion stories just because you're mad he ate your shoes
Opinion | He eats your magic boots, doesn’t like you licking spiders, and is just as complex as Astarion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I feel sorry for Gale, the wizarding prodigy of Baldur’s Gate 3. Not because he has an explosive orb in his chest, or that Elminster keeps coming to camp and eating his cheese, but because he’s so often overlooked by the fanbase.
Sep. 17, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 now has a "Casual Mode" that makes the RPG easier, reducing prices and removing the "devastating calamity" that may befall Pawns
No need to worry about Dragonsplague anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2just got a massive new update with all sorts of game tweaks and Vocation changes - and most notably, a casual difficulty mode that makes the RPG easier. Today’s patch marks the arrival of a “Casual Mode” - the game’s first actual difficulty toggle. It eases various aspects of Dragon’s Dogma 2, from prices encountered throughout Vermund and Battahl to stamina lost while dashing.
Sep. 17, 2024
EA decides adding paid mods to The Sims 4 is a good idea, because it worked out so well for Bethesda with Skyrim and Fallout 4
Here we (hopefully don’t) go again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has more in store for Simmers to look forward to thanThe Sims 4’s spooktacular Life and Death expansion packthis fall, it seems. A newpostfrom the developer regarding the future of its iconic sim franchise reveals quite a lot - there’s an official Sims movie in the works,Project Reneis well underway as an online multiplayer spinoff, and community-created kits are coming for the Sims 4.
Sep. 17, 2024
EA execs say generative AI is "not merely a buzzword for us, it's the very core of our business," then pretend to tell a computer to generate buildings live on stage
The demonstration “depicts early-stage concept only” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA gathered a whole bunch of executives and bean counters together for a lengthyInvestor Day presentation today, September 17, much of which gave two big thumbs up to myriad forms of generative AI, an increasingly divisive topic in the games industry and a driving reasonbehind the video game actor strike.
Sep. 17, 2024
EA has four "fully resourced" studios working on Battlefield multiplayer, single player, and a "new Battlefield experience" – "We're taking more time in the dev cycle"
DICE is in charge of multiplayer, Motive is in charge of single player, and Criterion is supporting both When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Battlefield game is being built by four different developers, EA has revealed. DuringEA’s Investor Day presentationon Tuesday, president Laura Miele said “four fully resourced studios” are working on “this next iteration of Battlefield.” Miele also said EA is “taking more time in the dev cycle” for the next game in the series and has been playtesting it for the past year.
Sep. 17, 2024
EA says Respawn is working on "the final chapter" of Star Wars Jedi, and over 40 million people have played the first 2
Star Wars Jedi is approaching the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Jedi: Survivorand Fallen Order developer Respawn is working on “the final chapter” of the series. We already knew a third game was in active development, but this is the first we’ve heard of the end of protagonist Cal Kestis' story. Laura Miele, president of entertainment and technology at publisher EA, discussed the series as part of the company’s future plans.
Sep. 17, 2024
First major patch of Helldivers 2's 60-day plan is a huge list of changes designed to do two things: Keep divers alive for longer, and kill Bots and Bugs much quicker
Oil will be spilled, and bugs will be squashed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a run of daily patch note teases, Arrowhead has finally released the first majorHelldivers 2update that forms part of the studio’s60-day planto bring some fun back into the game. The chonky tome comes in at 4,500 words, which you can read onSteamnow, but some of the bigger changes relate toyouspecifically and you can read about them in theseHelldivers 2 patch notes.
Sep. 17, 2024
Flexispot M17 standing desk converter review: "all the functionality of the real deal"
The Flexispot M17 standing desk converter delivers an affordable entry point to the world of standing desks that looks as good as it functions. Small flaws in the design of the M17’s keyboard tray leave it inches away from perfection but overall, it’s an ideal way to quickly transform your workspace. Wide enough to support a dual monitor set-up Smooth, reliable height adjustment mechanism Swanky bamboo finish Height of keyboard tray can’t be adjusted
Sep. 17, 2024
Former Capcom, Ubisoft, and Riot devs team up for a co-op action RPG with a dash of roguelikes and a heaping helping of magical girls, and boy is it pretty
Starlight Re:Volver also sports MMO-lite social elements on online servers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers from studios includingCapcom,Ubisoft, Riot Games, and WayForward formed a new studio called Pahdo Labs, and their debut game is co-op roguelike action RPG Starlight Re:Volver, which looks mighty promising even in pre-alpha. Starlight Re:Volver combines electro city pop with “hyper-stylized” combat to build an iridescent style that, as someone with a lot of nostalgia for those very same retro games and anime, I find irresistible.
Sep. 17, 2024
Frostpunk 2 review: "An engrossing city builder and a nearly perfect example of how to do a sequel"
Frostpunk 2 successfully expands on everything that the original brutal city builder had, and its larger scale, great story campaign, and new faction system are as “fun” as a calamity reduction simulator can get. Excellent story mode that teaches gameplay thoroughly Factions add a challenging political layer to the city building Clear communication around resource management Multiple settlements feels more burdensome than challenging Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 17, 2024
GTA Online gets the anti-cheat support on PC it's sorely needed for the last 9 years, but Steam Deck players are paying the price
Public lobbies are so back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nine years after its initial release, Rockstar has added the third-party anti-cheat software BattlEye to the PC version ofGTA V, and it’s been a long time coming. The addition of a PC anti-cheat was added as part of alarger title updateto celebrate the game’s eleven-year anniversary and remind us that the passage of time is inevitable.
Sep. 17, 2024
HBO boss dismisses Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin's House of the Dragon concerns, says season 2 did "really, really well"
Casey Bloys jokes that “one fan” was disappointed in House of the Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO boss Casey Bloys has rejected the notion that viewers were split over their reaction toHouse of the Dragon season 2. When asked byDeadlinewhether House of the Dragon has a shot at next year’s Emmys after – in the outlet’s words – the fanbase were “divided” over the most recent season, Bloys replied, “I’m not sure the fans were divided by season 2.
Sep. 17, 2024
Helldivers 2's new major order tells players to take their newly buffed weapons and let 'em rip to "expand the net quantity of freedom" across the galaxy
Put all those buffs to work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s much-hyped big batch of buffs is finally here, and the devs are asking players to put that power to the test with a new Major Order. The command more or less boils down to “give ‘em hell.” “Super Earth High Command has ordered an evaluation of Helldiver Force Readiness, following recent adjustments to fleetwide capabilities,” according to theofficial breakdownof the new Major Order.
Sep. 17, 2024
How to get past the huge bug in The Plucky Squire
There’s a huge bug in the way in The Plucky Squire, here’s how to move it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get past the huge bug in The Plucky Squire means tackling probably the first word puzzle that will give you problems, as it involves 2D and 3D movement as you leave the book, and several steps to move multiple words you need around.
Sep. 17, 2024
How to move the books in The Plucky Squire and get over the hole
There are some Purposefully Stacked Books in The Plucky Squire you need to deal with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to move books in The Plucky Squire that have been purposefully stacked to block your way. That will also create a hole you’ll need to deal with as well, using some nearby paper. There’s a few stages to this word arranging challenge, so let me explain how to solve this purposefully stacked books puzzle in The Plucky Squire.
Sep. 17, 2024
How to open the gate in The Plucky Squire
The first Plucky Squire puzzle has you looking for words hidden on the page When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the gate open in The Plucky Squire is your first real puzzle and, as such, might confuse you. Finding missing words is obviously the goal but as it’s your first encounter with anything like this, it’s understandable if you’re not 100% sure how to proceed.
Sep. 17, 2024
How to solve The Plucky Squire forest puzzle and get the cat biscuits
How to get Topsy’s biscuits and get through the secluded forest in the The Plucky Squire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Plucky Squire Secluded Forest sees you fetching biscuits for Topsy the cat, by finding and rearranging words to open a way forward. It’s a simple puzzle, but one with some back and forth that can be confusing as you make and remake sentences.
Sep. 17, 2024
Xbox Series X/S sales are reportedly less than half of the PS5's, with Microsoft on track for a repeat of PS4 vs Xbox One
Sony is heading for a decisive victory in this generation’s console wars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In newly reported data, it’s revealed thatMicrosoftmanaged to shift 28.3 million Xbox Series X and S consoles worldwide as of June 24, which is less than half ofSony’s previously known 61.7 million PS5s sold in the same timeframe. The Wall Street Journalsourced its data from Aldora Intelligence for a comparison of hardware sales between Sony and Microsoft going back to the PS2 and original Xbox.
Sep. 17, 2024
Is Batman in The Penguin?
Was there a Robert Pattinson-shaped cameo in the spin-off show? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin has come to adramatic conclusion, as Colin Farrell’s Oz Cobb faced off against Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Gigante (formerly known as Sofia Falcone) in his pursuit for power in Gotham City. Picking up after the events of The Batman and the chaos caused by the Riddler, we saw Oz stake his claim for control in the city’s criminal underbelly, coming up against various obstacles.
Sep. 17, 2024
It looks like we'll be getting The Last of Us season 2 in a matter of months
The Last of Us season 2 is coming very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest update onThe Last of Us season 2has revealed when we can expect to see it on our screens – and it’s very soon. HBO boss Casey Bloys gave an update toDeadlinefollowing the Emmys, and it seems the next season of the hit game adaptation will be released in time for next year’s awards season.
Sep. 17, 2024
James Cameron has a new movie in the works based on an unbelievable true story that he'll make "as soon as Avatar production permits"
Last Train From Hiroshima will be Cameron’s next project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron has set his first post-Avatar movie,Deadlinereports: a World War 2 drama titled Last Train From Hiroshima. The film will tell the remarkable true story of a Japanese man who survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima in 1945, then got on a train to Nagasaki and survived the atomic blast there, too.
Sep. 17, 2024
LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B OLED review: “The most versatile gaming monitor I’ve tested yet”
The LG UltraGear 32GS95UE-B sets a new gaming monitor gold standard with its dual refresh rate capabilities and exceptional OLED panel. Not only will you be able to hop between 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz with the push of a button, but you’ll benefit from solid HDR performance and a sleek aesthetic. Superb OLED performance 4K 240Hz and 1080p 480Hz modes Attractive design Premium price Would have liked a remote
Sep. 17, 2024
Marvel's speculative sidekicks the New Champions become canon in their own comic
Marvel’s New Champions are taking the spotlight in a comic title that will officially bring them into the Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember how Marvel said way back when they introduced theiroriginal wave of New Champions variant coversthat many of the speculative sidekicks of popular heroes they depicted would actually be introduced in the Marvel Universe?
Sep. 17, 2024
MTG Duskmourn Commander decklists – full card list with Archenemy scheme cards
Check out the complete Jump Scare, Death Toll, Endless Punishment, and Miracle Worker decklists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re unsure about which precon to add to your collection next, taking a good old deep dive into the MTG Duskmourn Commander decklists will get you one step closer. With all four decks featuring compelling Commanders and mechanics that can suit a variety of playstyles, you should find one that’s perfect for you.
Sep. 17, 2024
My Time at Evershine is an ambitious sequel harboring all of the cozy elements fans know and love, with a bit of city-builder flair mixed in
Preview | This time, you’re truly in charge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I recently had the opportunity to preview My Time at Evershine, the hotly anticipated sequel toMy Time at SandrockandMy Time at Portia- and boy, does it look massive. I went into this preview expecting a vibrant follow-up to the sim series' first two games, one with all of the cozyStardew Valley-esque features found in both Portia and Sandrock.
Sep. 17, 2024
My Time at Evershine is finally adding the multiplayer mode that fans of the cozy RPG sim series have wanted for years
It’s bigger and better than My Time at Sandrock’s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Time at Sandrockmay have failed to deliver on its promises of a fully fleshed-out multiplayer mode, but Pathea Games isn’t making the same mistake with its sequel. My Time at Evershineonly recently launched onKickstarter, but it’s already shaping up to be a promising entry in Pathea’s beloved RPG sim series.
Sep. 17, 2024
New Marvel series Agatha All Along called "perfect", "fun" and "even better than WandaVision" in glowing first reactions
“Must be the season of the witch, baby!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for Agatha All Along have arrived – and it’s safe to say, critics are loving the supernatural spin-off. The new Marvel series, which serves as a follow-up to WandaVision, sees Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) escape the suburban town of Westview with the help of a goth teen (Joe Locke), who wishes to face the trials of the legendary Witches' Road.
Sep. 17, 2024
New Netflix documentary about a terminally ill player’s devotion to World of Warcraft gets touching first trailer showing the power of online community
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin is already a hit with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A moving new Netflix documentary called The Remarkable Life of Ibelin has released its first trailer, as part of Geeked Week. The film tells the story of Norwegian World of Warcraft player Mats Steen, who died from a degenerative muscular disease at age 25.
Sep. 17, 2024
Noah Hawley is bringing his "own thoughts" to the Xenomorph's design in the new Alien TV show, but is keeping one iconic element intact
Alien: Earth will seemingly have a redesigned Xenomorph When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For decades, Alien’s iconic Xenomorph has terrified moviegoers and has – largely – looked the same since it first stepped out of the shadows in the original 1979 classic. Its leap to the small screen in the Alien TV show, however, is seemingly leading to some tweaks from its iconic design, but series creator Noah Hawley insists one “sacrosanct” element will be left alone.
Sep. 17, 2024
One line from Sauron in The Rings of Power season 2 foreshadows Aragorn in the best way
Sauron has foreshadowed Aragorn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One line fromThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 5has foreshadowed Aragorn and his part in the battle againstSauron. The Prime Video show is set in the Second Age, long before Aragorn makes his appearance in the Third Age. In episode 5, Sauron, in hisAnnatarguise, tries to convince Celebrimbor to make someRings of Power for men.
Sep. 17, 2024
One of the most emotional Baldur's Gate 3 moments was totally unscripted and "done in one take" because the director "wanted to make sure this lightning was captured"
Actor Neil Newbon just “felt his heart go this way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s third act. Astarion is many things in Larian Studios' Dungeons & Dragons RPG. A pale elf, a vampire, a rogue - but he’s not all that emotional, at least not initially. The baggage he carries becomes evident over time as players bond with him, all until his bottled pain bubbles over as he kills his abuser and former master - Cazador Szarr.
Sep. 17, 2024
Pokemon Company wins $15 million copyright case against 6 Chinese companies who developed 1 creature-catching RPG that flew too close to the Solrock
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An allegedPokemonclone has just cost its developers and publishers a whopping $15 million following a copyright infringement lawsuit fromThe Pokemon Company. Today, The Pokemon Company announced that it won the case as the Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court found Pocket Monster Reissue to be in violation of the Unfair Competition Prevention Law. One of the six Chinese developers and publishers involved was ordered to pay over $15 million in damages, while another three are to bear joint liability - although the three are now filing an appeal against this decision.
Sep. 17, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 1 PC hopium is reaching unprecedented levels, and after 14 years this time it looks like the Steam release might actually be real
Could it finally happen this time? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another round of back-end game updates makes it once again appear that the long-awaited PC port of Red Dead Redemption 1 is actually happening. Fans have been through this rodeo before, but enough evidence is starting to pile up to indicate the release might actually be for real this time.
Sep. 17, 2024
Scalpers are already profiting off PS5 Pro disc drives on eBay because people don't seem to realize they never actually sold out at retail
The disc drive ain’t that hard to come by yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:In the days since this story was first published,PS5 disc drives have started to sell out for real, though new stock continues to trickle in here and there. Original story:In the wake of the revelation that thePS5 Prowon’t come equipped with a disc drive, eBay is already awash in marked-up listings for the accessory.
Sep. 17, 2024
Skate 4 is finally launching in early access in 2025 after 4 years of teasers and playtests
Skate, or rather Skate 4, is finally coming next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA shared the news earlier today, finally ending years of teasers semi-conclusively. That said, playtests for Skate 4 – I’m calling it that until it gets ameaningfultitle - are very much ongoing. A short, still pre-alpha trailer released to mark the occasion shows off – you guessed it – some more skating.
Sep. 17, 2024
Sons of Anarchy star Charlie Hunnam gets cast as the real-life serial killer who The Texas Chainsaw Massacre was based on in Netflix’s Monster series
Charlie Hunnam ditches motorbikes for grave robbing in Monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Dahmer was just the beginning, as Netflix has announced that the third season of Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology series has cast Charlie Hunnam in the lead role as one of America’s most prolific serial killers ever. The streamer shared the news onTwitter, writing, “Charlie Hunnam will portray Ed Gein in the next season of Ryan Murphy’s anthology series, Monster.
Sep. 17, 2024
Space Marine 2's big twist is a reward for fans of the first game
Opinion | A blast from the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is one of the year’s most exciting games. Since its full launch just over a week ago, the third-person shooter has enjoyed huge success as over two million players have joined forces to battle the Tyranids, Chaos Space Marines, and even each other in PvP mode.
Sep. 17, 2024
Spider-Boy and Kidpool meet for the first time in a Christmas one-shot that promises anarchy and lightsabers
The Adolescent-Arachnid and the Murderous Middle-Grader meet at last When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a comics match made in some kind of anarchic Heaven…Kidpool, the youthful variant of Merc with a Mouth Deadpool, is set to join forces with pre-teen web-slinger Spider-Boy for a new one-shot set to debut on Christmas Day. Kidpool & Spider-Boy is written by Christopher Yost and will be drawn by Nathan Stockman and an array of still to be confirmed additional artists.
Sep. 17, 2024
Taika Waititi's cult sci-fi show has been canceled just 54 days after its premiere
Time Bandits is out of time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Time Bandits, the new Apple Plus TV show created by Taika Waititi, Jermaine Clement, and Iain Morris, has been canceled after just one season. Based on Terry Gilliam’s cult classic 1981 fantasy movie – which involved a group of thieves stealing various items through history – Time Bandits was met with decent reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65% on Metacritic), but seemingly failed to ignite with viewers.
Sep. 17, 2024
The early hero of Helldivers 2's big September 17 update is the Thermite Grenade, which Arrowhead buffed from 100 to 2,000 democracy-delivering explosion damage
The Thermite Grenade went from underwhelming to overwhelming overnight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead shared several incoming weapon changes ahead of today’s big update (500KG Bomb, my beloved), but it kept the largest numerical buff a secretuntil the full patch notes arrived: the largely overlooked Thermite Grenade got an honest-to-goodness 20x buff from 100 to 2,000 explosive damage, making the Democractic Detonation Warbond even more enticing.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Fantastic Four gets Disney-fied as Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy become the FF in a new mash-up comic
Mickey is Mister Fantastic, Donald Duck is the Thing, Minnie is the Invisible Woman, and Goofy is the Human Torch in What If…? Mickey and Friends Became the Fantastic Four When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel andDisneyare at it again with another What If…? mash-up one-shot that puts beloved Disney characters in the role of classic Marvel heroes. This time, it’s Marvel & Disney: What If…?
Sep. 17, 2024
The first crossover of the new X-Men age is revealed in advance X-Men solicitations
December and January will bring a crossover to the new X-Men line that pits Cyclops' team against Rogue’s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starting in December, two ofMarvel’s core X-Men titlesare crossing over for a story that pits two mutant teams against each other as they both attempt to invade the Greymalkin Prison, built in the former X-Mansion.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Nintendo Switch 2 hasn't even been announced properly yet, but this Stardew Valley-like life sim was just confirmed as one of its first games
My Time at Evershine is confirmed to be releasing on the Switch’s successor at some point in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is yet to reveal its Switch successor, but that’s not stopped the devs of one upcoming cozy life sim from announcing that their game is launching on it. My Time at Evershine is the next follow-up to My Time at Portia and My Time at Sandrock from Pathea Games – 3D life sims with all the farming, building, and relationship-building elements that fans ofgames like Stardew Valleylove.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Penguin's name change has sparked a fascinating fan theory about another key DC villain connection
Could this be Oz’s cousin? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days before The Penguin is due to drop, fans think they have finally figured out the reasoning behind Penguin’s name change in the upcoming HBO show, and it has something to do with another DC villain. In the HBO show, The Penguin’s name is changed from his official comic book name Oswald Cobblepot to Oz Cobb.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Plucky Squire Adventure Mode and Story Mode differences explained
Adventure and Story Mode in The Plucky Squire, along with Accessibility options, let you tailor your game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And, if you’re past this and ready to take on the game’s first puzzles, here’s how to openThe Plucky Squire gate, get throughThe Plucky Squire forestor deal with thePlucky Squire booksorThe Plucky Squire huge bugblocking you way.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Plucky Squire review: "A fascinating interplay of 2D and 3D puzzles that makes no apology with its bodacious references to a bygone era"
The Plucky Squire is an entrancing meta adventure that draws you into the story with endearing characters, varied minigames, smooth mechanics and ever-evolving loadout. It’s a little inconsistent with its hinting system considering how accessible it is, but the gripping narrative and smart interplay of 2D and 3D levels will have you amused right to the very end. Super accessible Gripping and inoffensive narrative Fun fourth-wall breaking mechanics Frustrating hidden paths stop progression
Sep. 17, 2024
The Sims movie is officially happening and it will be "truly authentic", with one key detail for all the sickos out there: a pool without a ladder
There’s a lot of lore coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims movie has some new details, and it sounds like the adaptation will be all about honoring the lore. Yes, even down to those darker details and recurring Easter eggs. Afterbeing tentatively announced earlier this year, The Sims movie has officially been greenlit by the game makerElectronic Arts.
Sep. 17, 2024
The Witcher game actor Doug Cockle returns to voice Geralt in first clip from Netflix's new spin-off Sirens of the Deep
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The clip, introduced by Geralt voice actor Doug Cockle, sees Geralt and Jaskier sat around a fire, exchanging a difference of opinions over whether The White Wolf should settle down. “You need someone like Essi,” Jaskier says. Geralt replies, curtly, “I need coin, peace, and quiet.” You can see the full clip for yourself above.
Sep. 17, 2024
This new FPS is like Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines meets Borderlands and we can't wait to sink our teeth into it
Trust could be your new obsession When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you ever wanted to mash up the vampiric horrors ofVampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlineswith the cel-shaded comic book aesthetic ofBorderlands? Well, look no further, because the upcoming first-person shooter Trust from Byte Barrel appears to be just that. If nothing else, Trust could capitalize on the vampire hunting market after a less than stellar launch fromArkane’s Redfall last year, as it seems people might still be blood hungry for a vampire-based shooter to sink their teeth into.
Sep. 17, 2024
This new Netflix thriller based on a true story about a woman set up with a serial killer on a game show might be the wildest one yet
Woman of the Hour is set to hit Netflix next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Woman of the Hour has arrived – and it’s deeply unsettling. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Cheryl Bradshaw (Anna Kendrick) goes on an uncomfortable date with with serial killer Rodney Acala (played by Daniel Zovatto).
Sep. 17, 2024
Hugh Grant based his creepy killer in new horror movie Heretic on real people
Mr. Reed is more real than you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Soon we will see Hugh Grant take on what is being called the role of his career in the upcoming horror movie Heretic, but the star has revealed that the inspiration behind his crazy villain actually came from real-life people. “There have been people in my life who were useful to me, people who were very, very clever – brilliant, really, and in some ways very plausible and quite charming and quite bewitching, but who you gradually realize that there’s something deeply wrong with them,” said Grant in an interview withEntertainment Weeklywhen discussing which figures inspired his Heretic character Mr.
Sep. 16, 2024
"Lost" Professor Layton game that only released in Japan 16 years ago is getting an unofficial translation after being discovered on an old phone
All six chapters were found on a “junk” cell phone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While fans wait forProfessor Layton and the New World of Steamto release, a long-lost title from the beloved puzzle game series has been unearthed - after 16 years. Professor Layton and the Mansion of the Deathly Mirror was first released as a Japan exclusive for mobile devices in 2008.
Sep. 16, 2024
12,000 consoles with 47 million pirated games seized by Italian police in $52 million retro game trafficking bust leaving 9 pirates facing up to 8 years in prison
“Mario Bros, Street Fighter, and Star Wars” were among the pirated franchises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Italian police have busted up a retro game trafficking ring worth an estimated $52.5 million USD, and now nine pirates are facing up to eight years in prison. “Around 12,000 consoles on which more than 47 million pirated video games were illegally stored were seized, for an estimated value of more than €47.
Sep. 16, 2024
A cryptic Instagram post hints that Grant Morrison is finally returning to comics to write one of Image's most acclaimed titles
Can anyone else hear an ice cream van? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nowan Instagram postfrom Image Comics seems to imply that Morrison is back in comics and potentially taking on one of the publisher’s most popular titles. The post contains a single teaser image, which you can see below, that simply reads GRANT MORRISON over a picture of three scoops of ice cream with a pink and green tint overlaid.
Sep. 16, 2024
After 30 years, The Punisher arcade game finally gets a home port worth playing - "No matter what, our goal was to get as close to the original version as possible"
Marvel Vs Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics producer Shuhei Matsumoto explains why it was so important to get the new port of The Punisher right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Vs.CapcomFighting Collection: Arcade Classics is a long-awaited treasure trove of beloved crossover games between Marvel and Capcom, allcentered around its hotly anticipated re-release of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2.
Sep. 16, 2024
Against all odds, Helldivers 2 players only just secure the fan-favorite Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem we missed out on earlier this month
Terminids, beware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players may be on track to fail the current Major Order, but they’ve still managed to secure the beloved Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem that they missed out on unlocking before. Earlier this month, Helldivers 2 players were given their first chance to unlock the Orbital Napalm Barrage – a powerful Stratagem that can effectively delete any democracy-hating Terminids from the area in a series of cinematic explosions.
Sep. 16, 2024
Agatha All Along shows a very different side to WandaVision's big bad – "I didn't expect it to be so deep"
Exclusive: Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer and stars Kathryn Hahn, Aubrey Plaza, and Joe Locke tell Total Film about the practical magic that went into creating the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superhero fatigue: whether or not it’s a thing, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has certainly slowed its breakneck pace of late, with just one movie landing this year – newly anointed members of the universe proper,Deadpool & Wolverine.
Sep. 16, 2024
An all-star team of indie devs turned the idea of a retro compilation into "an open-world game," and it's a rare gem that understands one secret joy of retro gaming
Feature | UFO 50 is “an open-world game in its own right” - a rare indie ’80s tribute that understands retro gaming isn’t about the games themselves, but how you discover them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a special charm about retro gaming. You might put it down to nostalgia, or the approachable games of a simpler time, but there’s an extra ingredient: it’s fun to be an archeologist.
Sep. 16, 2024
As Splatoon 3 says goodbye to regular updates, fans think they've already uncovered the future of the Nintendo series
And that future might be in the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Splatoon 3’s biggest event is over, and so are the colorful third-person shooter’s regular updates. However, squid kids everywhere are now fully focused on the series' future, which they think they’ve already worked out. Over the weekend, Splatoon 3’s Grand Festival took place - its most important Splatfest, which is essentially a popularity contest in which players fight for their chosen teams by winning points in Turf War battles.
Sep. 16, 2024
Battlefield boss says the next game is ditching Specialists and returning to modern day because 3 and 4 were the "pinnacle of Battlefield"
“We want it to be good out of the gate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has been talking up the next Battlefield game for some time now, and while we still haven’t gotten a proper reveal, the devs have now unveiled the first piece of concept art for the game and confirmed it’s returning to a modern day setting.
Sep. 16, 2024
Beetlejuice 2 breaks box-office records as it's revealed the Tim Burton sequel almost went straight to streaming
Straight to streaming was “never going to work for Tim” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a bizarre twist of fate, it has been revealed that Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice sequel, which is now dominating movie theatres, almost went straight to streaming. That’s right,Beetlejuice Beetlejuicealmost skipped a theatrical release altogether to premiere on popular US streaming site Max under Warner Bros.
Sep. 16, 2024
Best Space Marine 2 weapons and tier lists for each class
Everything you need to know about Space Marine 2 weapons, from the best ones to use to how mastery works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Space Marine 2 weapons are versatile and well-suited for damaging both big and small enemies. But, since each class has access to only a small selection of weapons across the entireSpace Marine 2arsenal, you need to know which weapons work best for the playstyles and abilities of each class.
Sep. 16, 2024
Civilization 7 is "one of the biggest changes" and also "one of the scariest" in the 34-year history of the strategy series
How Ages are changing it up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7is looking to change up the tried and true formula of previous entries with a new core mechanic, and it’s a big deal. The new Ages system breaks each match into three distinct parts, giving players freedom to change up their leaders and Civilizations at different points throughout a match.
Sep. 16, 2024
Cobra Kai star teases the end of the hit Netflix series: "You can't make everybody happy, but I was happy with the ending"
Exclusive: Jacob Bertrand talks Cobra Kai’s sixth and final season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai star Jacob Bertrand was happy with the sixth and final season of the hit Netflix series – but knows that fans might not be. “You can’t make everybody happy, but I was happy with the ending and so is [the cast and crew].
Sep. 16, 2024
Concord died with a perfect 69 players holding its Platinum Trophy, but a surprise 70th just came out of nowhere to make it less nice
Still nice, just not as When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After PlayStation announced that Concord would be shutting down within days, players banded together tohurl themselves off cliffsin pursuit of a soon-to-be-rare Platinum trophy. When the dust had settled and the servers went offline, 69 players had achieved the near impossible feat according to popular trophy-tracking sitepsnprofiles. However, all nice things must eventually come to an end.
Sep. 16, 2024
Core Keeper dev celebrates going "from being called a 'fat nerd' as a child, to making maps for Heroes 3 and WarCraft 3, to now having a game that has more than 3 million players"
You never know what might happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The delightfully hectic pixel art mining and survival gameCore Keeper continues to blow up in popularity, reaching yet another major player milestone just a few weeks following its official launch on August 27. CEO Fredrik Präntare celebrated Core Keeper reaching three million players with a heartfeltmessage on Twitter.
Sep. 16, 2024
Dandadan's first three episodes have screened early, and the first reactions make us think it could be a Demon Slayer-level hit
Dandadan hits Netflix and Crunchyroll this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first three episodes of Dandadan have been shown in theaters – and fans are already predicting it’s going to be anime’s next big breakout hit. Dandadan, a Science Saru adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s supernatural manga, sees a budding relationship blossom between classmates Momo and Okarun. The wedge between them?
Sep. 16, 2024
Deltarune dev Toby Fox has "personally completed everything I can" on Chapter 3 and 4 of the RPG: "Now, it's just a matter of time!"
Moving forward, the team’s “main focus” will be Chapter 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Undertale creator Toby Fox has confirmed that he’s “personally completed everything I can actively do” on the next two chapters of his episodic RPG Deltarune, with the “main focus” moving forward being Chapter 5. What’s more, the PC version of Chapter 4 is “essentially complete,” too.
Sep. 16, 2024
Dev of Silent Hill-inspired survival horror game floored to see it pop off on Steam, with reviews coming roughly 300x faster than their last title: "Absolutely insane"
Hollowbody is gaining traction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nathan Hamley, the solo developer behind the new Silent Hill-inspired “tech noir” survival horror game Hollowbody, is elated to see Steam reviews coming in about 300 times faster than their previous game. After more than three years in development,Hollowbody released last week on Steam, and just a few days later, it’s racked up more than 400 reviews.
Sep. 16, 2024
Donald Glover just wants his Lando Star Wars spin-off movie to be fun because "we have a responsibility to have enjoyment" and "we're lacking in that department"
The Lando movie is still in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Donald Glover wants his upcoming Lando spin-off movie to be a light-hearted, good time. “I just want it to be fun, like, as a Star Wars fan myself, I think it’s important that there just needs to be more fun being had,” Glover told theWall Street Journal.
Sep. 16, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has 5,000 dialogue lines you can use to live out your wildest fan fiction ideas in Custom Battle
Tien and Krillin can have their own custom fight scene in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero has about 5,000 lines of dialogue you can choose from when creating your dream scenarios in Custom Battle mode. Want to know what would happen if Tien and Krillin ever decided to settle their differences over a good ol' fashioned brawl?
Sep. 16, 2024
Everything we know about MTG Duskmourn
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Products3.Story4.Story5.Deals Cue the screeching violins and ready yourself a fright: the new horror-themed Magic: The Gathering set, MTG Duskmourn has entered prerelease.There’s no doubt that part of what established MTG as one of thebest card gameswas its epic high fantasy setting, but recent sets have been really breaking that mold. Now, in a total left turn from the cutesy vibes ofBloomburrow, Magic’s newest set explores everything that goes bump in the night through the nostalgia-laden lens of ’80s and ’90s horror cinema.
Sep. 16, 2024
Former Bungie lawyer says Sony "inflicting some discipline" may have forced the Destiny 2 studio to "get their heads out of their asses" as the MMO commits to a different kind of roadmap
Destiny 2 says goodbye to annual expansions and hello to 2 “medium-sized” expansions plus 4 free updates a year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bungie’s recently revealed plans tochange how Destiny 2 handles content dropshas won some endorsement from the studio’s former general counsel. While legal expert Don McGowan admits it “pains” him to say it, he muses onLinkedInthat “it appears that Sony’s inflicting some discipline on my former colleagues may have forced them to fix the things that were wrong with their game.
Sep. 16, 2024
GTA 6 will sell "for 10+ years," and because "there is no competition" Rockstar is "not going to release the game until they're 100% happy with it," reckons former GTA dev
Grand Theft Auto 6 is poised to be a seismic, enduring hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar veteran Obbe Vermeij reckons the studio can take its sweet time withGTA 6because “there is no competition to worry about” and the game “will sell for 10+ years” anyway. The core claim that GTA 6 can do what it wants, when it wants due to its sheer pedigree and audience isn’t unreasonable.
Sep. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 is buffing the iconic Eagle 500KG Bomb to the level it was "supposed to be" at all along: "Big booms should boom big"
The Stratagem’s damage radius should now match its massive explosion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead has revealed another of the incoming changes we can expect to roll out inHelldivers 2tomorrow as part of its upcoming buff-heavy patch, and this one is set to make the iconic Eagle 500KG Bomb Stratagem even more deadly. In a short video shared to Twitter today, creative director Johan Pilestedt and design director Niklas Malmborg reveal that the radius of the big ol' bomb is getting larger, with Malmborg saying: “It is now what it’s supposed to be.
Sep. 16, 2024
Hideo Kojima has your next viewing recommendation – and it's a Netflix movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Hideo Kojima has high praise for Hit Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back with another movie recommendation, and this time it’sHit Manstarring Glen Powell. “I watched Richard Linklater’s new film Hitman on the plane. It was fantastic. I have wanted to see this movie for a long time, but never released in Japan. I really wanted to see it in a movie theater, but I had no choice.
Sep. 16, 2024
How many episodes are in Agatha All Along season 1 on Disney Plus?
Double, double toil and trouble, every episode of Agatha All Along is here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But just because the season has ended, you can see ourAgatha All Along ending explainedfor more on that, it doesn’t mean we can’t take one more trip downWitches' Road. So whether you’re here to check how many episodes you need to re-watch before a potentialAgatha All Along season 2drops, or you’re new to the series and are looking for more information to kick off your magical quest, you have come to the right place.
Sep. 16, 2024
How many episodes are in The Penguin on Max and NOW?
A look back at The Batman spin-off show’s episode count and how to watch The Penguin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin has come to an end with a dramatic finale, wrapping up The Batman spin-off series – and setting up the next big-screen outing for Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader. Now that Oz Cobb and Sofia Gigante (formerly Falcone) have had their final showdown (for now…), it’s the perfect time to binge the series from start to finish.
Sep. 16, 2024
How to watch Dragon Ball in order (TV shows and movies)
From Dragon Ball Z to DAIMA, here’s how to watch all of Dragon Ball in order, shows and movies included! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you are wondering how to watch all of Dragon Ball in order, don’t worry because you aren’t alone. Like most of thebest animein the Shonen category, the Dragon Ball timeline is a complicated beast, featuring 24 movies and over 600 episodes that span multiple series.
Sep. 16, 2024
Yoshi-P to Final Fantasy 16 modders now that the action-RPG's on PC: don't make this weird, please
Yoshi-P doesn’t want “offensive or inappropriate” Final Fantasy 16 mods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16is finally out on PC, and you know what means… …it means people are going to be able to play Final Fantasy 16 on PC, ya goober, what else could it mean? Actually, it also means Final Fantasy 16 mods are coming.
Sep. 16, 2024
Indie dev removes fall damage from their 6-player city builder "because it's annoying" and also because their mom said they can't
Overthrown is changing the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out spite is an excellent motivator, especially if you’re making a video game. The developer of chaotic city-builder Overthrown removed one pesky mechanic specifically to go against the grain of the cautionary words of their mother. Removing fall damage from Overthrown was a decision made by the game’s creator because it’s “annoying” but more importantly because their mother used to tell them “you can’t just do whatever you want”,according to a post on Twitter.
Sep. 16, 2024
Intel reportedly lost a PS6 deal worth $30 billion to AMD, with Sony eyeing next-gen backwards compatibility
On the heels of the PS5 Pro, the PS6 looks to be AMD-powered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the heels of thePS5 Proreveal, new traces of the PlayStation 6 suggestSonyis once again eyeing backwards compatibility and tappingAMDto power its consoles. It’s unclear how this figure was calculated, but just as the PS4 outsold the PS3,PS5 sales have trended ahead of the PS4,both in general and inmany regions at several points.
Sep. 16, 2024
James Gunn has made DC canon even more confusing with this Shazam 2 post-credits reveal 18 months after release
The new DCU begins this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC Studios CEOJames Gunnhas clarified another element of the DC universe: theShazam 2 post-credits sceneis not canon. The scene in question features Emilia Harcourt and John Economos, two characters with prominent roles in Gunn’s Peacemaker series. Naturally, then, you might expect the scene to be tied to the new DCU – but, as it turns out, it’s not.
Sep. 16, 2024
Legendary factory base builder Satisfactory flies past 186K peak Steam players after leaving early access: "Before this week our highest CCU on Steam was 34K"
Satisfactory’s new player count peak is more than five times larger than its early access record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Open-world factory base builder Satisfactory has seen an enormous surge in popularity since its 1.0 launch, and now boasts a concurrent player count record that’s over five times larger than its early access peak. “Before this week our highest CCU [concurrent users] on Steam was 34K,” the official Satisfactory Twitter account writes, sharing a graph of current players yesterday.
Sep. 16, 2024
Lego Fortnite Klombos: Where to find them
Klombos in Lego Fortnite have finally arrived in the Lost Isles, and this is how to make friends with them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where to find Lego Fortnite Klombos Lego Fortnite VillagersLego Fortnite vehiclesLego Fortnite animals To find Lego Fortnite Klombos,you first need to make your way to the new Lost Isles region– pay a visit to any of the Battle Bus Stations in your current area and you can take a ride there.
Sep. 16, 2024
M Night Shyamalan reveals he's already working on his next movie and celebrates the success of Trap
M. Night Shyamalan is already working on his next project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director M. Night Shyamalan is already working on his next movie, just months after the release of his last. In a new Instagram post, Shyamalan celebrated the success of Trap – and shared a tiny tease about what he’s getting started on now.
Sep. 16, 2024
Marvel vs Capcom 2's return plagued by matchmaking issues - specifically, a single fighting game legend whooping players so hard they refund the game
There’s plenty Capcom can do about the matchmaking, but Justin Wong? Not so much When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel vsCapcomFighting Collection: Arcade Classics has launched with a few bumps and bruises. That’s largely due to matchmaking goofs, but the more amusing story emerging isfighting gamelegend Justin Wong absolutely cleaning house onMarvel vs Capcom 2– so much so that fans have decreed that he’s to blame for the game being refunded.
Sep. 16, 2024
Mike Flanagan laments recent scrapping of Hannibal creator's Friday the 13th prequel series that "was onto something terrific"
Bryan Fuller left Crystal Lake earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “On this Friday the 13th, can’t help but to reflect on the CRYSTAL LAKE series that almost was,“Flanagan wrote on Twitter. “@BryanFuller was onto something terrific. Will just wait with bated breath for his excellent DUST BUNNY…” Little was known about Fuller’s take on the story, but it’s thought it would reveal the backstory of Camp Crystal Lake, the iconic setting for the original 1980 movie.
Sep. 16, 2024
Mike Flanagan's new movie gets surprise awards win, and it might have just made it a Best Picture frontrunner
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck could be on its way to a big Oscar victory, if its recent success at the Toronto Film Festival is anything to go by anyway… At the very least it looks set to get a nomination for the Oscar’s most prestigious accolade, as previous People’s Choice Award titles La La Land, The Fabelmans, Silver Linings Playbook, this year’s American Fiction, and more did.
Sep. 16, 2024
Netflix announces Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 release window alongside a teaser featuring Alucard in action
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has kicked off its Geeked Week with some fang-tastic news: Castlevania: Nocturne season 2 has a release window – and a first teaser. The first Nocturne season 2 teaser trailer, which you can see above, confirms that Alucard and Richter have joined forces, while flashes of other characters – Maria and a mysterious cloaked woman are shown in intercut scenes – are glimpsed.
Sep. 16, 2024
Netflix’s new #1 movie is a teen sci-fi fantasy with a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score
Uglies' reactions aren’t too pretty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s newest sci-fi fantasy movie has taken the #1 spot on the streamer, despite having very mixed reviews online. New on Netflix this September, original movie Uglies is now the steamer’s most popular movie at the moment as it sits first in the top 10 English language movies chart, according toFlixPatrol.
Sep. 16, 2024
New Netflix anime series from the makers of Tekken unveils its first clip – and it looks like The Walking Dead meets Star Wars
Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance premieres on October 17 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a gamer who, like me, lives for a good cutscene then the first clip from Netflix’s new anime series Gundam: Requiem for Vengeance is sure to be right up your street. Co-created by SAFEHOUSE andBandai Namco, the video game publishers behind Tekken, the six-episode show, which is, as you might have guessed, a part of Hajime Yatate and Yoshiyuki Tomino’s Gundam franchise.
Sep. 16, 2024
One of 2025's first big anime announcements has dropped – and it's the second season of a hit shonen series
Solo Leveling season 2 gets release window and a recap movie announcement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On top of that, a recap of the first season and the first two episodes of the second season will be bundled together into a feature film. Solo Leveling: ReAwakening is currently only set for release in Japan and South Korea on November 29, though we expect it will be available in some form over in the west before the year is out.
Sep. 16, 2024
Respawn and Battlefield boss says the PS5 Pro's $700 price tag is "actually not that bad," and "if you get a $700 PC, you're not getting the same performance"
“Would it be better if it was cheaper? Sure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vince Zampella - the Call of Duty boss turned Titanfall and Apex Legends boss who’s now also the Battlefield boss - is just like the rest of us in that he has opinions on thePS5 Pro’s $700 price tag. He reckons it is not that bad, actually.
Sep. 16, 2024
Rings of Power theory has fans divided over what creature is hiding in Khazad-Dum
Is it the Balrog? Some fans don’t think so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What creature is lurking about in the Khazad-dum? Some Rings of Power fans think they have it figured out – but others don’t agree. In The Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Disa sees something terrifying in the caverns. Initially, it seemed pretty clear (at least to us) that the creature was, in fact,the Balrog.
Sep. 16, 2024
Shogun has historic Emmys sweep – and Fallout wins only one award
The Bear also broke comedy records When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The series took home gongs for Best Drama Series, as well as for Directing, Lead Actress for Anna Sawai, Lead Actor for Hiroyuki Sanada, and Guest Actor for Néstor Carbonell. Plus, it received technical nods in the Sound Mixing, Sound Editing, Picture Editing, Cinematography, Period Costumes, Main Title Design, Production Design, Prosthetic Makeup, Stunt Performance, Casting for a Drama, Special Visual Effects, Period/Fantasy Makeup, and Period/Fantasy Hairstyling categories.
Sep. 16, 2024
Shudder reveals spooky season line-up – including two of 2024's best horror movies
In a Violent Nature is among the titles coming to Shudder this Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror streaming service Shudder has unveiled its Halloween line-up, along with live watch parties of some of this year’s biggest spooky releases happening every Friday with a new double bill. Some of these titles include In a Violent Nature, a slasher movie told from the killer’s point of view, which is premiering on the site this month, along with Russell Crowe’s recently released The Exorcism and a new installment of the V/H/S series, V/H/S/Beyond and a return to streaming for Mike Flanagan’s Hush.
Sep. 16, 2024
Stephen King has big praise for new Netflix original with a great Rotten Tomatoes score
The new action movie currently sits at #1 on the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The King of Twitter movie reviews Stephen King is back at it again but, this time, the legendary author has high praise for a Netflix original that has turned out to be a surprise hit. “Rebel Ridge: If this is a Netflix original, it’s one of the best,” posted King onTwitterof Netflix’s new movie Rebel Ridge.
Sep. 16, 2024
The next Game of Thrones spin-off has finished filming
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has wrapped filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Game of Thrones spin-off A Knight of the Hedge Knight has wrapped filming – and star Dexter Sol Ansell has posted a heartwarming video to celebrate. “After a few wonderful months of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, it’s finally over. Bye-bye, Belfast. See you soon.
Sep. 16, 2024
The TMNT race across New York in Danny Earls' interlocking, Easter egg-filled cover for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1–4
Check out the gloriously detailed cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To celebrate the arc, artist Danny Earls has created a stunning piece comprising four interlocking, Easter egg-filled covers depicting the four turtles racing and leaping their way across a New York City skyline. If you’re a fan of the series then you’ve likely already seen #1–#3. Now Newsarama can exclusively reveal both the fourth cover AND the completed piece for the first time.
Sep. 16, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is a "spiritual successor" to a 32-year-old adventure game, Fate of Atlantis
The new game is an ode to its beloved predecessors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LucasfilmGames' executive producer Craig Derrick reveals thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlehas a lot in common with 90s classics like Fate of Atlantis as it was “envisioned” to be a “spiritual successor” of sorts. Speaking on the upcoming Indiana Jones adventure and what influenced its design, Derrickexplainsthat MachineGames and Lucasfilm Games both looked to the genre’s old gems for inspiration.
Sep. 15, 2024
18 years later, No Man's Sky dev reveals prototype footage of the first Harry Potter open-world game - and explains its unlikely link to an iconic FPS
Harry Potter and Quake share a surprising lineage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A No Man’s Sky developer has revealed early development footage of the first open-world Harry Potter game - revealing an unlikely connection between The Boy Who Lived and the Quake series in the process. Hello Games engine programmer Martin Griffiths recently revealed that before joining the No Man’s Sky andLight No Firestudio, “in a past life […] I worked for eight years on the engine for the Harry Potter games.
Sep. 15, 2024
Agatha All Along star Kathryn Hahn says that the show's queerness is "in the bones" of the new Marvel TV series
Exclusive: Stars Kathryn Hahn and Joe Locke talk the queerness of their new Marvel show Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhenWandaVisiondebuted onDisney Plus, it became an instant hit with the queer community - to the extent that it even inspired themed drag brunches across America. Now spin-off show Agatha All Along hopes to follow in its footsteps, bringing important representation to the screen and engaging once again with the LGBTQ+ community.
Sep. 15, 2024
Agatha All Along's Kathryn Hahn and Aubrey Plaza exchanged music and poems ahead of shooting their first "feisty" scene: "All of that coiled energy really worked in our favor"
Exclusive: The Marvel star discusses working with Plaza on their characters' shared deep history in Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In brand newDisney Plusshow Agatha All Along, Kathryn Hahn’s returningWandaVisionbreakout starAgatha Harknessrecruits a not-so-merry band of misfit witches to undertake a journey with her along the infamous Witches' Road. One of those members is Aubrey Plaza’s newcomer Rio Vidal, who is simply described as being a “warrior witch” who joins Agatha’s coven.
Sep. 15, 2024
Cobra Kai actor says Ralph Macchio is "nervous" to fight Jackie Chan in the new Karate Kid movie: "He still moves like he's a 20-year-old"
Exclusive: Jacob Bertrand gives us the scoop on the new Karate Kid movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai star Jacob Bertrand says co-star Ralph Macchio has been filling him in on all the deets about the new Karate Kid movie. “He said that Jackie Chan still moves like he’s a 20-year-old and it’s really scary to fight with him.
Sep. 15, 2024
Flappy Bird's OG creator clarifies he didn't "sell anything" to the blockchain-pushing 'Flappy Bird Foundation' that's reviving the infamous mobile icon: "I also don't support crypto"
Dong Nguyen has no involvement in the new, ‘official’ Flappy Bird comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A decade after Flappy Bird invaded every playground, bus ride, and toilet seat where smartphones existed,the ‘Flappy Bird Foundation’ has scooped up the rights and is bringing back the infamous mobile gaming iconwith some questionable ties to blockchain. The game’s original creator has now chimed in to clarify that he has no involvement with the project and doesn’t approve of crypto in general.
Sep. 15, 2024
GTA: Vice City player loses 98-minute run to an "old speedrunning legend," only for an OG Rockstar dev to show up and explain what happened - and why it's not his fault
It’s “panic code,” and this dev “didn’t write any of it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a GTA: Vice City speedrunner had their world record attempt derailed by a super-fast cop, one of the game’s original devs explained what happened before swiftly washing their hands of the whole business. Earlier this week, speedrunner Joshimuz shared a clip of “an old speedrunning legend.
Sep. 15, 2024
I was dubious about a Speak No Evil remake but having seen it, I now want a whole bunch more
Opinion: James Watkins’s fresh take on Christian Tafdrup’s Danish chiller is an entirely different beast to its predecessor, and I’m keen to see where else the premise can stretch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a big fan of Christian Tafdrup’s jaw-dropping horror Speak No Evil, I’ll admit to being a little skeptical when it was first announced that Blumhouse and Universal were teaming up for a English-language remake.
Sep. 15, 2024
Rockstar Games won't know if GTA 6 can hit 2025 yet because GTA 4's delay "was made 4 months before the original release date," says former dev
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He continues to explain that a delay is certainly on the table, however. Hype for GTA 6 has been building for over a decade at this point - and everyone fromindustry analysts,Xbox executives, andTake-Two’s CEOreckon the game could be a hit unlike any other - so the studio will likely choose to delay it until it’s ready, rather than rush toward an underbaked and doomed-to-be-controversial launch.
Sep. 15, 2024
World of Warcraft's tribute character to Final Fantasy 7's Aerith found impaled by a greatsword after The War Within's release
Does this happen in every possible timeline? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beware: there are spoilers for Final Fantasy 7 below. World of Warcraft has long paid homage to Final Fantasy 7’s sweetheart Aerith Gainsborough with an in-game character called Aerith Primrose, who happens to wear the same reddish-purpley clothes and normally sells flowers next to a church-like building.
Sep. 14, 2024
Indie city-builder's complete overhaul and 50% discount means user reviews have "never been so high"
Bulwark Evolution is winning over fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bulwark Evolution: Falconeer Chronicles is reaching new heights after a complete game-wide overhaul. You might remember The Falconeer as that flight-combat launch title for Xbox Series X|S that had you flying a massive, fierce bird across some gorgeous clouds and crashing waves. It was awesome, and solo developer Tomas Sala followed it up with a complete left-turn into a new genre.
Sep. 14, 2024
Agatha All Along won't get caught up in the debate about Marvel and superhero fatigue, as creator says it's about a group "that don't normally get the spotlight"
Exclusive: Agatha All Along’s writer/director Jac Schaeffer reveals why she isn’t concerned by the ongoing superhero fatigue debate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Superhero fatigue’ has been an inescapable phrase recently, as people have been questioning whether audiences have grown tired of comic book stories. A hot topic in Hollywood, naturally Marvel is at the forefront of the conversation given that the MCU is such a powerhouse in both film and television.
Sep. 14, 2024
Cobra Kai actor and popular One Piece fan-cast says he'd play literally anyone in the Netflix adaptation, even a "background extra" that falls off a boat
Exclusive: Anime superfan Jacob Bertrand is down to play literally anyone in Netflix’s One Piece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai star Jacob Bertrand says he’s a huge fan of Netflix’s live-action One Piece – and would be down to play any character. “Dude, I would be down to play literally any role. I would be a background extra that gets blown off of a boat [laughs].
Sep. 14, 2024
Dragon Age veteran praises Baldur's Gate 3's early access, says he wouldn't return to BioWare because that "was never on the cards for us"
The Nightingale boss found it “frustrating” to not work more closely with the community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerBioWaregeneral manager Arryn Flynn has praised the wayBaldur’s Gate 3handled its early access rollout, explaining that that’s partly why he would never return to the Dragon Age and Mass Effect studio. Arryn Flynn is now the lead on enchanting survival game Nightingale and developer Inflexion’s CEO, but that newfound responsibility isn’t the only thing keeping him from returning to the storied RPG company.
Sep. 14, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director loves fan theories about the JRPG's most-bullied dweeb: "Some people think he's actually evil and will turn out to be the last boss"
The Jar Jar Binks syndrome When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fandoms have a knack for turning a series' silliest, most-hated character into the secret, evil mastermind of the whole show - just look at Darth Jar Jar Binks memes - butFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director enjoys the whacky fan theories revolving around the game’s most-bullied dweeb. History repeated itself when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth came out earlier in the year andfans relentlessly bullied an absolute nerd called Chadley, who pops up throughout both games to help Cloud and Co, and sometimes whacks an odd virtual reality headset on the party so they can fight and then recruit summons like Shiva or Leviathan.
Sep. 14, 2024
Heartstopper star Joe Locke hopes that Agatha All Along is only the start of his Marvel career: "I would come back in a heartbeat"
Exclusive: Joe Locke is more than up for returning as Teen following his upcoming MCU debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UpcomingWandaVisionspin-off show Agatha All Along will see the return of actor Kathryn Hahn’s mischievous witchAgatha Harknessas she journeys along the Witches’ Road in search of reclaiming her lost powers. It’s not an adventure she undertakes along though, assembling a coven of misfits to take on the various challenges the road presents them with.
Sep. 14, 2024
Acclaimed post-apocalyptic open-world indie "would have never existed" without Fallout: New Vegas
Thank god for the Mojave Wasteland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Caravan SandWitch looks nothing like your typical Bethesda or Obsidian RPG, but after learning that it’s set in post-apocalyptic open-world that hasn’t lost its humour, it’s no surprise that it was at least partly inspired by Fallout: New Vegas. You might remember Caravan SandWitch as the “hopeful” open-world indie that hasa protagonist accidentally modelled after Family Guy’s Lois Griffin- to the developer’s shock and horror - but alongside the animated sitcom, it also draws inspiration from the Mojave Wasteland.
Sep. 14, 2024
It took me 14 hours to 100% the amazing Metroidvania Ender Lilies, and just days later the dev announced that the 35-hour sequel launches in a few months
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist will leave Steam Early Access in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After unadvisedly staying up until 4am to finish it, I ended up liking Ender Lilies so much that I ordered a physical PS4 copy just for collection purposes. It is, as a friend of mine put it, emo Hollow Knight – a whip-smart 2D action platformer with breakneck pacing, a compelling narrative, some great parries, and engrossing RPG mechanics that allow for a flexible move set.
Sep. 14, 2024
Palworld developer clarifies the hit survival game "will remain buy-to-play" and won't pivot to a free live service model
“Palworld was never designed with that model in mind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An interview with Pocketpair’s CEO Takuro Mizobe recently hinted that the studio’s smash hit survival gamePalworld could soon go free-to-play in order to “extend its lifespan.“The company has now clarified that the interview was conducted months ago and no such plans are in place anymore.
Sep. 13, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 won't "betray the fans of the original" JRPG but there will be new elements that "bring a new happiness"
“What this will entail exactly is something we hope players will experience soon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth producer Yoshinori Kitase says the upcoming third entry in the trilogy will stay true to the story told in the 1997 JRPG classic, but given how much time has passed, there will also be plenty of new stuff as well.
Sep. 13, 2024
"Nothing's gonna stop us from getting Wanderstop out the door": Annapurna Interactive partners react to mass resignations, as Remedy says its Control 2 deal is unaffected
All 25 employees working for the boutique publisher have reportedly resigned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Annapurna Interactive’s entire workforce collectively resignedyesterday following a dispute with the publisher’s parent company Annapurna Pictures, but some developers working with both groups have given an update on their upcoming games. Annapurna Interactive made a name for itself by publishing widely acclaimed, creative ‘arthouse’ games such as catventure Stray, speedrunning platformer Neon White, space puzzlebox Outer Wilds, and horny RPG Thirsty Suitors.
Sep. 13, 2024
2024's best horror movies have been low-budget, smaller releases – and it's all down to the horror community
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Let me ask you a question: did you know about a lot of this year’s best horror movies before you saw other fans celebrating them online? I’m talking about movies likeLate Night with the Devil, Oddity, and Stopmotion. Given your answer is probably no, that makes it all the more impressive that these smaller releases have beaten big-budget giants in becoming some of the best horror movies of the year.
Sep. 13, 2024
As Helldivers 2 prepares an onslaught of buffs to make the game more fun, one dev preps players for the inevitable: "Will there be more nerfs? Of course there will"
“Anytime you balance a ton of things, others will need looking over as well” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is currently in the midst of a60-day planto put the fun back into the game following a slew ofpoorly received balance passes, but don’t think that means the idea of nerfs are going out the window. Speaking to a fan worried about stealth nerfs following a string of weapon buff reveals, community manager Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson sets expectations straight.
Sep. 13, 2024
Assassin's Creed Syndicate 60fps patch might be in the works if Ubisoft was serious about this now-deleted blatant hint
It sounds like Syndicate could be the next game to get a fps boost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Could Assassin’s Creed Syndicate be the next game inUbisoft’s stealth series to receive a 60fps update? It appears that may be the case, if an alleged post from Ubisoft’s official Latin America Twitter account is anything to go by.
Sep. 13, 2024
Beloved 2010 shooter Singularity returns to Microsoft's storefront, but fans are hoping for a Game Pass or Xbox release: "Are they cooking a port?"
The community has “lots of hope” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following theXbox 360 store shutdownin July, Raven Software’s iconic shooterSingularitywas no longer available viaMicrosoft- until now, that is. Fans discuss the possibilities in a recent Redditthread, where they speculate about backward compatibility, Game Pass, new ports, and more. “Only on PC and no achievements but still VERY interesting,” writes one.
Sep. 13, 2024
Constantine 2 producer confirms script is written but he's too scared to read it: "I want it to be good so bad"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Constantine 2, the long-awaited follow up to the Keanu Reeves DC adaptation, has just received potentially its most positive update yet. Constantine directorFrancis Lawrence has previously shared his hopes to make the follow-up R-rated. “The idea is this time, at least for me, is to really go at it and make a real R-rated Constantine which is, I think, what people always wanted originally, not the PG-13 version that just happens to get an R,” he said.
Sep. 13, 2024
Cozy co-op crafting game with Stardew Valley and The Sims vibes obliterates Kickstarter with 8x its funding goals - now there's fishing, a dog, and a character editor
Escape with a campervan that hides the base of your dreams in its roof When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outbound promises that you can escape your dystopian capitalist office job and venture out on your campervan without life-ruining repercussions. That’s a fantasy lots of people apparently share, because the survival simulation game is absolutely blowing through its Kickstarter stretch goals.
Sep. 13, 2024
Cute and cozy Lord of the Rings life sim Tales of the Shire delayed to early 2025
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No concrete reason was provided for the delay, but developer Wētā Workshop suggested the game simply needs more time in the oven. “All of us here at Wētā Workshop are excited to have you join us in the Shire, a peaceful corner of J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. When a new hobbit steps into Bywater for the first time, we want that moment to be everything you’re hoping for.
Sep. 13, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says "the first thing" he asked for was a State of Decay-inspired QoL feature that fixes a long-running party chat issue
The biggest problem with companion banter in Dragon Age is being solved in The Veilguard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill allow you to pick up conversations with companions right where you left off after being interrupted, a subtle but meaningful quality of life improvement the series has been sorely missing. In Dragon Age: Inquisition, for example, if you’re in conversation with a companion and then something triggers either combat or a cutscene that interrupts that conversation, there’s no way to resume that conversation afterward and thus, you simply miss out on that interaction and any related information.
Sep. 13, 2024
Early code from one of the worst Silent Hill games resurfaces with a NSFW rant from a dev seemingly Having A Day: "Why these a**holes are such a**holes?!"
The leaked Silent Hill Downpour code reveals early plans for online co-op and scrapped monsters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, it’s not at all unusual for very early builds to reference conceptual ideas that would never see the light of day, but it’s fascinating nonetheless to imagine how dramatically different a game could’ve been if some of these things were implemented.
Sep. 13, 2024
Elden Ring randomly buffed the famously overpowered Brass Shield after 2 years, and I have never been so desperate to ask Hidetaka Miyazaki "why"
If you weren’t using the Brass Shield already, you’d best get one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestElden Ring patch brought not-unexpected nerfs to the final boss of Shadow of the Erdtreeandsizable buffs to some underwhelming gear, including a few of my personal favorites. Dutifully adding numbers toFromSoftware’s notoriously nonspecific patch notes, Elden Ring players noticed that there’s also a much more surprising change hidden in the list: the Brass Shield, hands-down the best medium shield in the entire game, got a pretty significant buff.
Sep. 13, 2024
"Looks like we found out who the real joker is": Balatro dev reveals one Joker card has been hiding a revolutionary secret all along, because they "thought it was pretty funny"
Misprint has a secret ability When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro fans are currently in shambles as it’s been revealed that one of the less exciting Joker cards has been hiding a helpful Easter egg this whole time, that’s only been spotted after one player went searching through the game’s code. Your next card can be worked out from the number and letter shown – with D corresponding to Diamond, H for Heart, S for Spade, and C for Club, and the numbers being exactly what you’d expect, and 11, 12, 13, and 14 matching up with Jack, Queen, King, and Ace, respectively.
Sep. 13, 2024
Former GTA and Red Dead Redemption lead is teaming up with Immortals of Aveum veterans to form a new studio and work on an action-adventure game
Absurd Marin follows a bumpy year for Ascendant Studios When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar co-founder Dan Houser’s new studio, Absurd Ventures, is spinning up another one. This one is called Absurd Marin, and it’s being formed with talent from Immortals of Aveum developer Ascendant Studios. The news comes from a new press release confirming that Ascendant Studios founder and game director Bret Robbins will lead the new studio.
Sep. 13, 2024
From Avengers: Age of Ultron to WandaVision, here's all you need to watch before Agatha All Along
Did someone say “Marvel homework”? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With its premiere just days away, it won’t be long now until Kathryn Hahn’s fan-favorite witch returns to our screens in eagerly anticipated spin-off Agatha All Along. Given that it’s a direct follow-up toDisneyPlus’s smash-hit WandaVision, it’s obvious that MCU fans will have to have seen that in order to properly follow the events of the new show, but are there other titles they need to catch up on beforehand?
Sep. 13, 2024
Gearbox marks 5 years of Borderlands 3 with another loot-packed Shift Code to help tide fans over: "We're excited to have you along for Borderlands 4"
Get some more free loot keys in Borderlands 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3 is officially five years old as of today, September 13, and developerGearboxis celebrating the milestone with another Shift Code dishing out a bunch of free loot. You have until October 13 to redeem it, and this code is only good for Borderlands 3, unlikethe “most valuable” code in the series' history, which was recently uncovered by fans.
Sep. 13, 2024
Heartstopper star Joe Locke didn't know the secret identity of his Agatha All Along character until halfway through his six-month audition process
Exclusive: Joe Locke reveals that he had seven to nine auditions for his mysterious role as Teen in the upcoming Marvel show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Marvel TV show Agatha All Along will seeWandaVision’sbreakout starAgatha Harkness, portrayed by a returning Kathryn Hahn, set off on a journey along the Witches’ Road in an effort to reclaim her power.
Sep. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev rates the next patch "a strong 7 or an 8" out of 10 because it's going to be "evolutionary rather than revolutionary"
“A solid patch with a bunch of changes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2devs have spent the week or so promoting a major patch aimed at addressing a whole pile of player concerns, but one developer is offering a reminder that this one’s about evolution rather than revolution. On Discord, community manager Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson was asked how he’d rate the new patch on a scale of 1-10.
Sep. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2's mega-buff patch also nerfs Rocket Devastators and Gunships: "I'm hiding behind a rock, they blow their load all over me, and then I can move out of cover"
One of the shooter’s most annoying enemies gets a nerf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Game Studios has been hyping up its big upcoming patch with promises of buffs to countlessHelldivers 2weapons and gadgets, but the developer has also promised that at least one annoying bot enemy is getting nerfed. Rocket Devastators are the hulking Automatons that have, well, rocket launchers mounted on each shoulder, ready to fling Super Earth squads across the game’s small maps.
Sep. 13, 2024
How to get Gene Seeds in Space Marine 2
Grabbing a Gene Seed in Space Marine 2 can get you a nice XP boost, but they’re tricky to find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding Space Marine 2 Gene Seeds can be difficult, with some lying around in the open while others are tucked away, but you get a nice XP boost if you finish a mission with one in your backpack.
Sep. 13, 2024
Kate Winslet, Andy Samberg, and Alexander Skarsgård talk working on Winslet’s years-in-the-making passion project about one of history's most interesting but forgotten photographers
Big Screen Spotlight | The cast of Lee breaks down the new Lee Miller biopic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lee Miller lived many lives. She modeled in New York City in the ’20s, pioneered photographic techniques with Man Ray and pushed boundaries with her surrealist artwork in Paris in the ’30s, but it’s her stint as a war photographer for Vogue in the ’40s that’s the subject of new biopic Lee.
Sep. 13, 2024
Kathryn Hahn says she'd "love to" honor Agatha Harkness' comic book origins and team up with the Fantastic Four in a future MCU project
Exclusive: The Agatha All Along star would love to pay tribute to her character’s 1969 Marvel Comics debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a stand-out debut inWandaVision, Kathryn Hahn’s cackling witchAgatha Harknessis now heading back to our screens with her very own show titled Agatha All Along. Although that’s set to debut in the coming days onDisney Plus, the actor is already looking towards the future for her much beloved character.
Sep. 13, 2024
Knull's creators didn't know the infamous supervillain would feature in Venom: The Last Dance until everybody else did
Knull is revealed in the latest trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shortly after the trailer went live, artistRyan Stegman tweeted: “Yes, I did co-create knull. No, I didn’t know until today that he was gonna be in Venom: The Last Dance. Yes, I do expect to finally be able to afford that lazy river moat around my house”
Sep. 13, 2024
Larian tried again and again to stop them, but Baldur's Gate 3 players keep finding new ways to rob the RPG's vendors blind even after patch 7
And this time, the method is even more evil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest big update may have rolled out a whole bunch of fixes for various bugs and exploits, but one that’s remained intact is quite appropriate for patch 7’s plethora of’evil' contentbecause it involves you being a real meanie to merchants. As highlighted in a post in Reddit, a fair number of exploits have survived patch 7, but one is essentially a more violent way to loot a silly amount of goodies from unassuming vendors, even though Larian has clearly been trying to put a stop to such antics as recently as this update.
Sep. 13, 2024
Marvel vs. Capcom 2 has made a long-awaited comeback – here's why that's such a big deal
Opinion | The launch of Capcom’s Fighting Collection revives a massive piece of gaming – and very human – history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel vs.Capcom2 has been trapped in a particularly cruel licensing prison for a long time. But while classic titles like OutRun 2 have faced similar fates due to expired license rights, Marvel vs. Capcom has remained in a different sort of purgatory.
Sep. 13, 2024
Mike Flanagan's hit horror Hush is getting the Snyder Cut treatment with new black-and-white, near-silent release: "This is how we originally envisioned the film"
According to The Haunting of Hill House director, the new version is “absolutely absorbing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, Hush fans! Mike Flanagan has announced that a new version of the movie is on its way, and it’s “absolutely absorbing”. The hit horror film is getting the Snyder Cut treatment, with a new black-and-white, near-silent take that’s exactly how the filmmaker “originally envisioned” it to be.
Sep. 13, 2024
New RPG from Mass Effect veterans has us fighting climate crisis because ancient planet-terraforming machines that hold everything together are breaking down
Exodus has big stakes and even bigger mech-god-saviors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus - the new space epic fromveterans who worked on the Mass Effect trilogy, Halo, and The Last of Us- is bursting with super cool ideas, and leading the pack are the newly revealed planet-terraforming machines. Developer Archetype Entertainment yesterday published anotherblog postdiving into Exodus' all-new galaxy, this time exploring the origins of the Archimedes Engine and Exodus' wider world as a whole.
Sep. 13, 2024
New star-studded crime drama lands Netflix’s second biggest TV launch of the year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring Nicole Kidman and Liev Schreiber as the in-laws from hell, the cast also includes Eve Hewson stars as the bride, with Billy Howle as the groom, Dakota Fanning as the sister-in-law, and Jack Reynor as the brother, with Meghann Fahy and Ishaan Khattar as the onlooking friends. But despite the series’ star-studded line-up and the high amount of views, the show has had mixed reviews, earning it an almost average 60% score onRotten Tomatoes.
Sep. 13, 2024
Rare PS2 Shin Megami Tensei spin-offs that'll normally cost you over $150 could be coming back as the Persona publisher accidentally uploads Steam achievements
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus accidentally uploaded some achievements to Steam that point to a potential re-release of two rare Shin Megami Tensei spin-offs. Keeping track of the various Shin Megami Tensei off-shoots and spin-offs and kind-of sequels is a little daunting, Persona aside, but all you need to know about the Devil Summoner subseries is that they exist in an alternate version of Earth and they’re still - no surprise - all about investigating the supernatural using sometimes friendly demons.
Sep. 13, 2024
Outrageously stylish speedrun FPS launches to near-unanimous praise except exactly 1 negative Steam review, which the the devs are already promising a patch to address
“God this game is good” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I Am Your Beast is the latest release from cult indie dev Strange Scaffold, and just a few days after launch it’s already garnered hundreds of Steam reviews that are over 99% positive. In fact, the game has only gotten a single negative review, and the devs are already planning a patch to address that feedback.
Sep. 13, 2024
Palworld CEO says turning the hit survival game into a live-service title would "extend its lifespan," but "the most important thing is whether the players want it"
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe says “it’s not that easy” to adopt a live-service model When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld could end up going down the free-to-play live service route in the future, according to the CEO of developer Pocketpair, but ultimately, the “most important thing is whether the players want it or not.” In a newinterview with ASCII, which has beentranslated by Automaton(and verified usingGoogleand DeepL), Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe discussesthe future of Palworld, although he begins by clarifying that “things aren’t decided yet” other than the fact that the hit survival game will continue to receive new content, like new Pals and maps.
Sep. 13, 2024
Pedro Pascal's new movie has debuted to 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics calling it an instant classic
The Wild Robot has debuted to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wild Robot, a new animated movie starring Pedro Pascal, has debuted to 100% onRotten Tomatoes. The film also stars Lupita Nyong’o, Bill Nighy, Kit Connor, Matt Berry, Mark Hamill, Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, and Catherine O’Hara. It follows a shipwrecked robot named Roz, who, after being stranded, must befriend an island’s animal inhabitants to survive, while also becoming the adoptive parent to a baby goose.
Sep. 13, 2024
New Wednesday Lego sets make our titular heroine look adorable - just don’t tell her I said that
Miss Addams has made her Lego debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday herself might be a swirling pool of angst and rage, but nobody told her Brickheadz self. With three new Lego Wednesday sets on the way, things are already looking dark ahead of pumpkin season. Between new minidolls and a fully poseable figure, as well as a small cameo from Thing itself, there’s plenty to explore in the new sets.
Sep. 13, 2024
Rogue's brat girl summer in the Savage Land returns with a new solo comic flashing back to the time she hooked up with Magneto
Marvel is flashing back to the time Rogue and Magneto had a secret tryst in the Savage Land in Rogue’s new solo title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rogue and Magneto once shared a torrid, arm’s length romance while adventuring in the Savage Land, and now, following thestoryline’s adaptation in X-Men ‘97,Marvel Comicsis returning to that early ’90s comic era with Rogue: The Savage Land, a new limited series.
Sep. 13, 2024
The 32 greatest animated TV shows of all time
When stories are told with pencil and ink and sometimes CG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cartoons are for kids… or so some people think. But even when an animated show is actually made “for kids,” that doesn’t mean it’s stupid, disposable slop. Some of the greatest cartoons ever made are standout epics regardless of their intended audience. But what are actually some of the greatest animated TV shows ever made?
Sep. 13, 2024
Space Marine 2 proves we're ready to see another side of Warhammer 40K – and I've got the perfect adaptation in mind
Opinion | Now that we’ve got the technology to bring the grimdark future to life, it’s time to give regular humans the spotlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you think of Warhammer 40K, you probably think of space marines. You know the ones: big, grumpy death machines in power armor, killing legions of baddies with their bare hands while communicating exclusively in grunts of “brother” and “Emperor”.
Sep. 13, 2024
Star Wars: Darth Vader #50 wraps up its record-breaking run with the Dark Lord of the Sith taking on an Imperial rebellion
The new issue is a 64-page special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dark Lord of the Sith’s monthly comic comes to a close next week with the publication of Star Wars: Darth Vader #50. It marks the conclusion of several plotlines with Vader’s ongoing conflict with the Imperial rebel Sly Moore finally coming to a head. We’ve got an exclusive preview of the new issue below and, well, we wouldn’t be putting any money on Moore making it out of this one in one piece…
Sep. 13, 2024
Space Marine 2 guide to help you become an Astartes veteran
Using all our Space Marine 2 guides, you’ll be slaughtering Tyranids like a pro in no time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Space Marine 2 guide has all the information a junior angel of death could need, with tips and tricks to help you defend the Imperium of Man. Space Marine 2 is a complicated game at times, particularly when you’re just starting out and are battling overwhelming hordes of aliens in the campaign when you just want to figure out how to play with your friends.
Sep. 13, 2024
The Batman is still aiming for a trilogy, according to director Matt Reeves: "It’s sticking very closely to the path we envisioned"
Sounds like a plan, Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Yes, that is still the plan,” Reeves toldColliderwhen asked about whether The Batman was still aiming for a trilogy of movies. “I mean, it’s sticking very closely to the path we envisioned.” Right now, all we have to go on with The Batman 2 is thatfilming is set to begin next year.
Sep. 13, 2024
The Penguin lands a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score that's higher than The Batman
The Penguin is the squawk of the town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Word on the street in Gotham is that The Penguin is the new top dog – onRotten Tomatoes, anyway. Our ownreview of The Penguinlauds one of the “best performances in Batman’s on-screen history” from Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, AKA The Hangman. “Her charm as an actor will be unsurprising,” our deputy entertainment editor Fay Watson wrote.
Sep. 13, 2024
The Prince of Persia Metroidvania adds a skin from the Prince of Persia roguelike: "Please, stop copying us, people are starting to notice it"
Metroidvanias and roguelikes living together, mass hysteria When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What’s better than one Prince of Persia?” the official series account asks onTwitter. “More Princes of Persia! So, alongside a patch to prepare next week’s DLC, we included an early, celebratory present: A Rogue Prince of Persia Outfit for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.” The new skin brings a purple-hued Sargon to your outfit options.
Sep. 13, 2024
This retro NES-style number pad makes me actually want to do math
Yes, I know that’s a SNES controller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imagine how our Math teachers must be feeling now that we actuallydohave a calculator in our pockets all the time. Now imagine abandoning those virtual keys and falling back in love with a real-world calculator, complete with super tactile buttons. That’s where I am at the moment, and it’s all 8BitDo’s fault.
Sep. 13, 2024
Turn-based fantasy RPG Arco packs big, branching decisions into a small and stunning not-Western world – now I see what all the fuss was about
Indie Spotlight | Arco is a real-time turn-based tactics game with lush pixel art and and a lusher setting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Western, but not really I’d hoped to play more of Arco this week but then vertigo and a migraine teamed up to double lariat my temples. A few chapters in, with much of the game’s overlapping revenge stories still to be revealed, I’m not short on things to love.
Sep. 12, 2024
Wild Bastards review: "A forgettable experience with conflicting design choices that compromise an otherwise intriguing premise"
The novelty of a 13-character cast is a solid hook for Wild Bastards, but a myriad of streamlined and sidelined elements compromise its potential to the point of becoming a trip to outer space that you won’t remember for long after hitting credits. All characters have a twist to offer Memorable voice acting The setting is sidelined Superficial challenge Monotone gameplay loop that lacks variety Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 12, 2024
10 years after Flappy Bird's creator declared "I cannot take this anymore," the "Flappy Bird Foundation" has bizarrely snatched the rights to bring the game back to life
Somehow, Flappy Bird returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 years ago, the free mobile game Flappy Bird suddenly became a viral hit - and was just as suddenly delisted when its creator began to fear that it was too addictive for its own good. Now, a group calling itself the Flappy Bird Foundation has snatched the rights under some strange circumstances and is bringing it back with a host of new features, some of which might be a little… questionable.
Sep. 12, 2024
100 days out from Sonic 3, the lead artist on the character’s redesign says the team has "elevated their game on every level"
Tyson Hesse shared the update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3 is finally on the horizon, and one of the film’s producers is making big promises about what to expect. Tyson Hesse, who notably worked onthe Sonic redesign after the mixed reaction to his early look, shared an update on Twitter. “Sonic 3 is only 100 days away,” Hesse wrote.
Sep. 12, 2024
11 years after ditching friend requests, Xbox Series X|S gets one of Xbox 360's most convenient social features
Send, accept, and deny your friends/foes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoftis re-introducing Xbox friend requests over a decade after it scrapped the handy social feature. “We’re thrilled to announce the return of friend requests,” Microsoft says in a recentblog post. “Now, you can easily send, accept, or delete friend requests, making it simpler to connect with others. Friends are now a two-way, invite-approved relationship, giving you more control and flexibility.
Sep. 12, 2024
A classic Steve McQueen heist movie is getting a(nother) remake directed by Black Panther star
Michael B. Jordan will direct The Thomas Crown Affair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael B. Jordan is set to direct and star in a remake of classic heist movie The Thomas Crown Affair,Deadlinereports. Jordan will play Thomas Crown, a millionaire adrenaline junkie who orchestrates a bank heist out of boredom. Just when he thinks he’s gotten away with it, he comes up against a skilled female insurance investigator, and Thomas may just have met his match – intellectually and romantically.
Sep. 12, 2024
A year later, Unity cancels its controversial Runtime Fee "effective immediately"
Unity’s new CEO says price changes “needn’t come in a novel and controversial new form” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year after it was announced,Unity’s highly controversial Runtime Feehas been canceled “effective immediately.” In case you somehow missed it, Unity’s original plan was to charge game developers using its engine a fee every time someone installs their game after a certain threshold, but it was met withswift and united backlash from the game development community, which led the company toissue a formal apologyand eventuallywalk back some of the more contentious aspects of the Runtime Fee.
Sep. 12, 2024
After arguing against super long games, Super Smash Bros' creator Masahiro Sakurai praises the "great" Astro Bot because it "doesn't take that much time"
Astro for Smash? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masahiro Sakurai - the man who created Kirby, led Kid Icarus: Uprising, and has directed every single Super Smash Bros game to date - has gushed about Astro Bot. Astro Bot might be celebrating 30 years of a competitor’s history - you’re literally rebuilding a PS5 mothership throughout the game - but that didn’t stop the legendary Nintendo developer from enjoying the platformer anyway.
Sep. 12, 2024
After levels of cope rivaling the Silksong community, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's last-minute reveal of GT characters has fans over the moon: "I’m so happy I was wrong"
The Dragon Ball GT gang is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the announcement of Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, series fans have had one thing on their mind: GT. Will Sparking Zero have GT characters? Will it not? Will they be held back for DLC? Each new character reveal trailer had the GT holdoutsdonning the clown makeup like so many Hollow Knight Silksong fans, but that all changed today with a new trailer officially confirming GT will be a part of the base roster.
Sep. 12, 2024
All 25 members of Annapurna Interactive reportedly resign following a dispute with the publisher's owner
Annapurna Interactive had reportedly sought to spin off into an independent entity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All 25 members of staff at Annapurna Interactive have resigned following a dispute with billionaire Megan Ellison, the owner of the video game publisher’s parent company, Annapurna Pictures. PerBloomberg, Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary and his team had sought to spin off the video game division from its parent company and become an independent entity.
Sep. 12, 2024
All Space Marine 2 enemy types for Tyranids and Thousand Sons
The ravenous Tyranids and sorcerous Thousand Sons deploy lots of enemy types in Space Marine 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are lots of Space Marine 2 enemy types to fight across the campaign and Operations, from swarms of aliens and daemons to hulking monstrosities. The Tyranids and Thousand Sons are massive threats to the Recidious System, and knowing how their units work and what weapons and tactics they use will help you a lot when it comes to fighting them head on.
Sep. 12, 2024
As Astro Bot threatens world domination, PlayStation CEO says the series is "very, very important" as Sony aims to focus on "the family market"
Expect more family friendly games from PlayStation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation is very pleased withAstro Botand says to expect more family friendly games. Newly appointed PlayStation CEO Hermen Hulst recently appeared on theOfficial PlayStation Podcast(thanks,Eurogamer) and reflected onthe success of Astro Bot, which has been universally well-received by critics and players alike. We don’t have enough sales data yet to say whether its critical acclaim will translate to commercial success (GamesIndustry head Christopher Dring reports its UK sales “aren’t huge”), but it seems PlayStation is happy with its launch so far.
Sep. 12, 2024
As cheating in Deadlock rears its head, Valve goes, yeah, maybe anti-cheat for its new hero shooter is a good idea
Valve is already working on Deadlock’s cheating problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s upcoming multiplayer shooter Deadlock is still in development, but that hasn’t stopped cheaters from already appearing. Thankfully, the developers seem to be working on a solution. Whispers about Deadlock have been in the air for some time now, with player counts suspiciously climbing behind the sceneseven before Valve acknowledged that it was a game that existed.
Sep. 12, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows dev says the open-world game aims to be "respectful as possible to Japanese culture, but creative choices are made on our side"
“We are working with experts” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas offered some mixed messages in response to the criticism ofBlack Samurai Yasukein the lead-up toAssassin’s Creed Shadows.One dev called out Elon Musk for “feeding hatred"in the whole ordeal, while a month laterUbisoft apologized for promotional material that “caused concern within the Japanese community.“More recently, another dev has defended the studio’s “creative choices” while noting its heavy reliance on Japanese experts.
Sep. 12, 2024
Astro Bot director hopes the game's endless cameos inspire "younger generations" to seek out the classics
At least PlayStation’s been bringing its back catalogue to PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot’s director hopes the new platformer can encourage younger players to seek out classic games. Astro Bot celebrates decades of gaming history with over 150 VIP bots cosplaying as recognizable characters from PlayStation’s first-party line-up - God of War, Uncharted, Horizon - and the wider gaming world.
Sep. 12, 2024
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Chemical Agents Warbond
The Chemical Agents Warbond in Helldivers 2 includes new noxious gas Stratagems and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Helldivers 2 Chemical Agents Warbond, toxic gas attacks and crowd control are more readily available than ever. The Warbond sees a major expansion to the noxious gas armaments available inHelldivers 2in the form of the Sterilizer support weapon, the Dog Breath drone, and gas grenades.
Sep. 12, 2024
Final Venom 3 trailer introduces one of the most powerful villains in Marvel history and debunks lingering MCU theories
Venom: The Last Dance hits theaters in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer forVenom: The Last Dancehas arrived – and one of the most powerful villains inMarvel Comicshas officially been introduced to the big screen. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we get our first look at a planet full of alien symbiotes – all created byKnull… who we get a brief glimpse at.
Sep. 12, 2024
First trailer for Dexter prequel teases how a serial killer is made – and the show finally gets a release date
Dexter: Original Sin arrives this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for Dexter: Original Sin is here – and the prequel series now has a release date, too. The show, which will debut this December 13, stars Shadow and Bone’s Patrick Gibson as a younger version of Dexter Morgan, while original Dexter actor Michael C. Hall returns to voice the character’s inner monologue.
Sep. 12, 2024
First trailer for new Stephen King adaptation Salem's Lot is a mix between Midnight Mass and 30 Days of Night
He has risen… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the new adaptation of Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot is finally here, and it looks just as creepy as the novel is. The trailer opens with main character and horror author Ben Mears returning to his hometown for “research” and before long it becomes clear what exactly he is looking for.
Sep. 12, 2024
First trailer for Zack Snyder's new Netflix series teases a bloody, brutal revenge mission against the gods
The first full-length trailer for Twilight of the Gods is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full-length trailer forZack Snyder’s new Netflix project, Twilight of the Gods, has been unveiled – and it teases a brutal, bloody revenge mission. In the clip, which you can watch above, we see main character Sigrid have her wedding violently crashed by Thor.
Sep. 12, 2024
From Maya to Rome, Firaxis reveals Civilization 7's first six civs and there are "many more still to come"
There are just a few months left now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s not much longer left before Firaxis Games' highly anticipatedCivilization 7releases now, so it’s not surprising that the developers are teasing upcoming content - including the first six available in-game civilizations, from the Antiquity Age to the Exploration Age. In a recentpost, Firaxis reveals the first few civs of Civilization 7.
Sep. 12, 2024
Game of Thrones writer George R.R. Martin calls out cancelation of a beloved and underrated Amazon show: "It deserved more than eight episodes"
George R.R. Martin speaks out on the cancelation of My Lady Jane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may not be an obvious frontrunner for one of thebest Amazon shows, but My Lady Jane – a fantasy romance set in an alternate version of 16th-century England – was one of Prime Video’s most charming and imaginative offerings this year.
Sep. 12, 2024
Genius Sims 4 modder does what fans "always wanted" EA to do, transforming the game's forsaken PlantSims entirely
It’s about thyme When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As EA gears up forThe Sims 4’s upcomingLife and Death expansion pack, the community is working hard to enhance some of the base game’s seemingly long-forgotten features - like the PlantSims. A recent reveal from creative modder SpinningPlumbobs proves that while EA may have left PlantSims in the dark, The Sims 4’s fans certainly haven’t.
Sep. 12, 2024
Hellboy: The Crooked Man review – "The closest big-screen version yet to the comics"
Hellboy: The Crooked Man embraces the comics’ folk-horror vibe but the balance of atmosphere and ass-kicking is slightly off. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Adapted from the 2008 The Crooked Man series, HTCM is set in Appalachia, 1959. The set-up sees our half-human, half-demon hero (Jack Kesy, nailing the sarcasm-and-soul combo) team up with a rookie Bureau for Paranormal Research and Defense agent, Bobbie Jo Song, (Adeline Rudolph, underused) to battle the region’s Devil (Martin Bassindale).
Sep. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2's most-popular shotgun is finally getting a buff, reverting the Breaker to what it was at launch
As part of Arrowhead’s 60-day-plan to rework the shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Game Studios'60-day action planto reinvigorateHelldivers 2continues this week as developers tease a new buff every single day until the next patch launches on September 17. Today brings good news for divers who squashed countless bugs with the Breaker shotgun in one mission, and then never let it leave their arsenal again.
Sep. 12, 2024
How Assassin's Creed Shadows is using changing seasons and dynamic weather to be the series' "most advanced" game yet
Preview | Ubisoft is using new-gen tech to try and make the world of Assassin’s Creed Shadows feel more alive than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis about to take us to Feudal Japan to explore the intertwining story ofshinobi assassin Naoe, and samurai Yasuke. For one of the most anticipated settings in the series,UbisoftQuebec is using new-gen tech to bring us into what art director Thierry Dansereau calls the “most advanced visual Assassin’s Creed game to date”.
Sep. 12, 2024
How Venom 3's big villain Knull could open the door for Eddie Brock to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars
The comic history of Knull has comic connections to Secret Wars that could be a gamechanger for Venom: The Last Dance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anew trailer for Venom: The Last Dancehas officially revealed the movie’s villain, Knull, the dark god of the symbiotes, seemingly played by actor Rhys Ifans. And with the arrival of Venom’s greatest foe (besides Spider-Man, of course), come some questions about what exactly fans can expect from the film which is being billed as the final film in the Venom series.
Sep. 12, 2024
I wasn't expecting this to be my favorite Disney Halloween merch, and it's now $21 less
Happy haunts materialize When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I can be real for a second, it’s not news to sayDisneyHalloween merch is almostalwaysgood. The House of Mouse knows what it’s doing where collectibles are concerned (you’d certainly hope so anyway, considering how it’s one of the biggest corporations in the world), and this year’s haul for spooky season is no different.
Sep. 12, 2024
In the latest Rings of Power episode, Mirdania's vision in the unseen world is darker than you think
That vision is very sinister When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Mirdania has a particularly disturbing vision while trying to forge thenine rings for men. But, as it turns out, the truth behind the vision is even darker than it appears. The following is going to delve intospoilers for the latest Rings of Power episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Sep. 12, 2024
Indie dev thought his horror game that turns Stardew Valley on its head would earn 100k Steam wishlists in a year, but cleared it in 22 days: "I'm absolutely floored"
We Harvest Shadows is “a first-person farming horror allegory” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We Harvest Shadows is a farming sim of sorts, but it’s nothing likeStardew Valley- and its unique dip into horror has already netted thousands of fans, much to developer David Wehle’s delight. The game boasts over 100 thousand wishlists already, and it hit the impressive milestone less than a month after its debut onSteam.
Sep. 12, 2024
Is it just me, or are belated sequels rarely worth the wait?
A Total Film writer argues that it’s better never than late… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is too long to wait for a sequel? It’s a topic I’ve been pondering in the wake of two recent releases that took a glacially long time to reach us. The first wasBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F, a comeback for Eddie Murphy’s fish-out-of-water lawman whose arrival on Netflix came 30 years on from franchise nadir Beverly Hills Cop 3 The second wasTwisters, not so much a follow-up to the 1996 original as an even windier upgrade.
Sep. 12, 2024
Lego Star Wars writers on finally bringing Darth Jar Jar to life 10 years after a 2,500-word essay 'proving' his existence broke Reddit: "Everyone was game for exactly what we wanted to do here"
Rebuild the Galaxy hits Disney Plus on September 13 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jar Jar Binks: one-time laughing stock and, in the years since the prequel trilogy, the subject of surprisingly detailed fan theories that he is – in fact – a Sith Lord. Almost a decade ago,Redditor Lumpawarroo cracked the case wide openwith a tongue-in-cheek 2,500-word essay detailing how Darth Jar Jar was actually pulling the strings alongside Palpatine.
Sep. 12, 2024
Microsoft is reportedly laying off a further 650 people from its gaming staff, 7 months after cutting 1,900 roles across ZeniMax, Xbox, and Activision Blizzard
Microsoft previously announced around 1,900 layoffs in late January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Around 650 people are reportedly being laid off fromMicrosoft’s gaming team, according to an email allegedly sent to staff by Xbox headPhil Spencer. Asreported by Game File, Spencer calls today “one of the challenging days” in his email, in which he says that the decision to cut staff was made as part of the company “aligning our post-acquisition team structure and managing our business,” and to “organize our business for long term success.
Sep. 12, 2024
Mike Flanagan knew after just four days of filming that his new Stephen King adaptation would be his best movie
“It was the first time in my life where I loved what was on the monitor just as much” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan reckons his new Stephen King adaptation is his best movie so far, and he’s thought so since day four on set. The filmmaker, who previously helmed The Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, says he knew sci-fi horror The Life of Chuck was “magical” after filming a dance sequence with lead Tom Hiddleston.
Sep. 12, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Warbond adds loads of dangerous toys to let you become a professional Terminid exterminator or even a democratic medic
Bugdivers, rejoice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s next Warbond has been revealed, and it looks like a fun one for the dedicated Bugdivers of the world, as the new gear will let us become professional Terminid exterminators. As well as some new green and yellow armor sets, capes, matching patterns for your Hellpod, Shuttle and Exosuits, and two fart joke-themed emotes, there’ll be two new Stratagems to sink your teeth into.
Sep. 12, 2024
Nightingale boss Aaryn Flynn opens up on the game's challenges and massive new update: "Everybody's got a plan until they get punched in the face"
Interview | Flynn says the game’s “fundamental nature” may not have clicked with players, but its massive Realms Rebuilt update will tackle that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Realms Rebuilt coming six months after Nightingale’s release, I had the chance to speak with Aaryn Flynn, CEO of developer Inflexion, about Nightingale, the Realms Rebuilt update, and his long history atBioWare.
Sep. 12, 2024
Pico 4 Ultra review: “The Quest 3 competitor the industry needs”
The Pico 4 Ultra is an excellent standalone VR headset for gaming. It has a lightweight, comfortable feel on your face, and some excellent gaming specs that even surpass the Quest 3 it’s been designed against. This is a headset that deserves better than the underdog reputation it’s launching with. It’s a shame the Pico 4 Ultra isn’t available in the US, because it’s the Quest 3 competitor the industry needs.
Sep. 12, 2024
Planet Coaster 2 is my childhood dream come true, now with wild water parks and better management tools than ever before
Preview | Planet Coaster 2 is the perfect follow-up to a great game, and a welcome reminder of simpler times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’d pour hours and hours into constructing the perfect park (or perhaps more accurately, eight-year-old me’s idea of one), ensure everything was in tip-top shape, watch as guests enjoyed each corner of my creation, and repeat.
Sep. 12, 2024
PS5 is saying goodbye to its US-only Explore tab and hello to the 'welcome hub,' a customizable home screen addition that'll soon roll out worldwide
It’s coming to the US first, followed by Japan, part of Europe, and then the rest of the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas announced a new PS5 system update that adds several new features, including one that allows you to customize part of your home screen. As part of a phased release starting with “select users in the US” today, the PS5 is introducing the new ‘welcome hub’ to its home screen.
Sep. 12, 2024
SK Hynix Platinum P41 & Haechi Heatsink review: "The read speed was higher than advertised"
The SK Hynix Platinum P41 challenges some of the best SSDs for PS5 with respectable speeds and a very attractive price tag, not only that but it looks the part and feels more premium than the price suggests. Cheap price of entry Good read and write speeds Simple installation Visually appealing A separate heatsink can save you money later on Heatsink is sold separately Not as fast as some of its newer competition
Sep. 12, 2024
Speak No Evil director reveals why he gave James McAvoy's "toxic" antagonist a tragic backstory: "If they're just mustache-twirling villains, it's boring"
Exclusive: Here’s why James Watkins' new take on Christian Tafdrup’s cold chiller fleshes out baddies Paddy and Ciara When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Speak No Evil. If you’ve yet to see the film, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! “Because you let us,” James McAvoy’s Paddy Feld coldly tells Scoot McNairy and Mackenzie Davis’s helpless Ben and Louise, when they ask why he’s torturing them in horror rebootSpeak No Evil.
Sep. 12, 2024
Speak No Evil's James McAvoy "channeled a friend" in one of the horror remake's most unpredictable scenes
Exclusive: The X-Men star and writer-director James Watkins break down that darkly funny ‘Eternal Flame’ moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the most part, James Watkins’Speak No Evilis pretty faithful to Christian Tafdrup’s Danish original – but there are few ways in which it deviates massively from the source material. One ishow it endsand another is a toe-curling scene that sees James McAvoy’s antagonist Paddy sing at Scoot McNairy’s Ben on a drive.
Sep. 12, 2024
Speak No Evil's writer-director and star James McAvoy break down the horror remake's surprise ending: "Everyone comes out scarred"
Exclusive: The duo behind the new movie explain why it’s not necessarily the happy Hollywood ending they think it is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christian Tafdrup’s chilling horrorSpeak No Evilis a fantastic film in its own right, but there’s no denying that it was its bleak, brutal conclusion that cemented it as a stone-cold classic. James Watkins' reboot, which switches the Netherlands for the West Country, wraps things up differently – but the writer/director is adamant that it’s still far from a Hollywood happy ending.
Sep. 12, 2024
Stellar Crown sets up the next era of the Pokemon TCG beautifully
Stellar Crown is the Pokemon TCG at its finest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Trading Card Game ushers in a new era with its Stellar Crown expansion thanks to several new and intriguing cards that should form the foundation of brand-new decks or help keep popular decks relevant for a while longer. At the heart of the set are the new Stellar Tera Pokemon ex cards, based on the Stellar Tera-type Pokemon seen in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disc expansion.
Sep. 12, 2024
Tech expert says GTA 6 likely won't run at 60fps on the PS5 Pro, even if it'll probably have "higher quality visuals"
Hitting 60fps could be “extremely challenging” for GTA 6, it’s thought When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If it follows a trend set by the previous Grand Theft Auto games,GTA 6likely won’t run at 60 frames per second even on the beefed-upPS5 Pro, one tech expert predicts, even if we can probably expect its visuals to be “higher quality.”
Sep. 12, 2024
The Borderlands movie limps out of theaters with a reported $115 million loss after a run of just $30 million
But the good news is that you can catch it on digital When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie has finally limped out of theaters, culminating in total box office takings that barely covered its marketing costs. Borderlands spent a month in cinemas, where its box office takings (viaBox Office Mojo) eventually creeped up to around $31 million after a disappointing opening weekend that saw the film earn less than $9 million.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Darkchylde returns as Magik takes the spotlight in her first ever ongoing title
Magik must hunt demons - including her own - in her new ongoing series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Illyana Rasputin is about to break out into her very own Magik solo ongoing title, starting in January. Written by Ashley Allen, who returns to the character after tackling the X-Men: Blood Hunt – Magik #1 one-shot earlier this year and drawn by longtime Marvel artist Germán Peralta, the new Magik title will bring back Illyana’s Darkchylde persona with a new look designed by Peralta.
Sep. 12, 2024
Why the nine rings for men spell doom in The Rings of Power: the Nazghûl explained
It’s a very bad sign that Annatar wants nine more rings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5,Annatar– AKASauron– sets his sights on even more rings: nine for men, specifically. Celebrimbor has already forged rings for the Elves and the Dwarves, so what’s the deal with these rings meant for men? We dive into the J.
Sep. 12, 2024
The MCU's founding chairman is launching a new shared universe for comics, film, and gaming
Ekos is based on characters created by Michael Turner and Geoff Johns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As announced at this year’s San Diego Comic Con,Marvel Studiosfounding chairman David Maisel – one of the people initially responsible for making the MCU into the world-conquering success that it became – is launching a new shared comics universe known as Ekos.
Sep. 12, 2024
The OLED monitor I’m dying to use with PS5 Pro is back down to its lowest-ever price
This Philips OLED is a dream PlayStation 5 panel. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pairing the PS5 Pro with the right gaming monitor is going to be crucial, and I’ve already decided I want to hook the console up to the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900. Not only is it near the size of some smaller TVs at 41.5 inches, but its 4K 138Hz abilities will helpSony’s revamped system flourish.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Penguin first reactions call it a "near-perfect mobster story" and a "spiritual sequel to The Sopranos"
The reviews are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for The Penguin starring Colin Farrell have arrived – and some people are calling it one of the best comic book TV shows of all time. The new series sees Farrell reprise his villain role from Matt Reeves' The Batman as he attempts to seize control of Gotham.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Penguin review: "Features one of the best performances in Batman’s on-screen history"
More gangster saga than comic book adaptation, The Penguin is a fresh take on its titular villain, but it’s Cristin Milioti who really shines as the brutal and captivating Sofia Falcone. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Framed as an origin story for one of Batman’s best members of the rogues gallery, Oswald Cobb (not Cobblepot in this version), the series charts the Penguin’s rise and rise in Gotham’s criminal underbelly.
Sep. 12, 2024
The PS5 Pro is an impressive, expensive mid-gen refresh that feels less essential than the PS4 Pro did in 2016
Opinion | It’s going to be difficult to justify that $700 price point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ability to simulate how light behaves in the real world is neat. And Sony’s promise that the PS5 Pro will deliver Advanced Ray Tracing – “more dynamic reflection and refraction of light [to allow] the rays to be cast at double, and at times triple, the speeds of the current PS5 console” – has certainly piqued my interest, but it’s something I’ll need to experience myself before I let it inform such a significant purchasing decision.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Rings of Power introduces Celebrimbor's new creation – and it will be familiar to fans of The Fellowship of the Ring
Knock, knock… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve been so busy with the titular Rings of Power, we had completely forgotten that Celebrimbor is more than just a forger of ominous jewelry. InThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, we even see the fruits of some of his labors – and it’s an object that will be familiar to those who have witnessed the Fellowship’s early travels in the Third Age.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episode 5 recap and Easter eggs: Annatar’s deception grows deeper
This week in Middle-earth… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is now already more than halfway through, and it seems danger is lurking around every corner. The latest episode takes no prisoners either as one of the darkest outings of the Lord of the Rings show yet. However, with so many storylines and characters to navigate, you’d be forgiven if you were a little confused about where we stand in all corners of Middle-earth.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Rings of Power season 3 has reportedly been in the works for months, although it hasn’t been greenlit
Get ready to go back to Middle-earth… again! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2hasn’t even come to a close yet and we’re already thinking about season 3, which according to recent reports, is already in the works. “A third season has been in the works for months, though it has not been officially greenlighted,” saysThe Hollywood Reporter.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunner is "happy" for people to hate-watch and make YouTube videos about season 2: "It wouldn’t be a journey through Middle-earth without some trolls along the way"
Keep making those videos, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is already proving to be a big hit for Prime Video, earning some significant streaming ratings. However, there is a big slice of the J.R.R. Tolkien fandom who make theirless than positivethoughts very clear on the show on social media andYouTube. But rather than ignoring this part of the community, co-showrunner J.
Sep. 12, 2024
Three students made the Superman game no one else has quite been able to, and it's now on PS5 as the team gears up for a full-fat sequel
Undefeated emulates Man of Steel’s dizzying speed for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Superman game we’ve always wanted is now on PS5. No one’s quite been able to make the Superman game that everyone’s been begging for before. From infamous flop Superman 64 to various film tie-ins, no game has totally captured the Man of Steel’s dizzying speeds and unstoppable strength - until a group of students made the superhero game of their dreams, that is.
Sep. 12, 2024
Tony Hawk is working with Activision on a new project that "fans will truly appreciate"
“Which is insanely exciting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tony Hawk is working withActivisionagain on a new project, though he’s staying tight-lipped on the details. Appearing on Mythical Kitchen’s ‘Last Meal’ series (timestampedhere), Hawk teased the unannounced new project for the first time. “I wish I could tell you more, but I can tell you that I’ve been talking to Activision again, which is insanely exciting,” Hawk said.
Sep. 12, 2024
Transformers One review: "A cut above most of its predecessors"
A visually striking and inventive overhaul of well-oiled IP that suggests animation was the right path all along. Autobots, roll out! Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The last time an all-animated Transformers opus was in theaters - 1986’s TheTransformers: The Movie- it gave us kids’ TV cartoonery, a power-rock soundtrack and Orson Welles voicing the world-eating Unicron.
Sep. 12, 2024
What is lurking in Khazad-dum in The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5? What Disa saw explained
Here’s what Disa saw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In The Rings of Power season 2, episode 5, Disa sees something horrifying in the caverns of Khazad-dûm – but just what’s going on? If the latest episode of the Prime Video show has you scratching your head, we’re here to clear it all up for you. Naturally, that means there will bespoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2below, as well as details from J.
Sep. 12, 2024
Who needs the upgraded storage of the PS5 Pro with SSD deals like this?
Its heatsink is included in your purchase, unlike a vertical stand we won’t talk about… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seemed a little strange to me that while Mark Cerny talked us all through the performance boosts of the upcoming PS5 Pro, he forgot to mention that it will house an upgraded 2TB SSD inside it. That extra storage space might help to justify the price of the console, but it doesn’t make a lot of sense to me as a selling point.
Sep. 12, 2024
The Ghost Rider of WWII teams up with Wolverine, Nick Fury, Bucky Barnes, and more to take on demonic Nazis in Hellhunters
Ghost Rider ‘44 takes the lead in Hellhunters, spinning out of his appearance in The Incredible Hulk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spinning out of the pages of Incredible Hulk, another Ghost Rider variant is taking center stage as Marvel announces Hellhunters, a five issue limited series telling the origin story of Ghost Rider ‘44. Hellhunters flashes back to World War II to tell the story of Sgt.
Sep. 12, 2024
"He's the biggest Batman that we've ever seen." Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta on making the Dark Knight an underdog in Absolute Batman
Interview | Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta talk reinventing Batman for the DC All In era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After helming one of the all-time great Batman runs with Greg Capullo, award-winning comic book creator Scott Snyder is returning toDC Comicsto introduce a very different kind of Dark Knight in the new series Absolute Batman. Set in thenewly-minted Absolute Universe, featuring bold new visions of DC’s biggest icons, Snyder is teaming up with acclaimed artist Nick Dragotta to create a radically new take on the Caped Crusader that’s already garnering plenty of internet buzz for his appearance.
Sep. 11, 2024
2 years later, Elden Ring players dig out their 'I beat Radahn before the nerf' stickers as early runs show FromSoftware really took a bat to Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss
Promised Consort Radahn isn’t the oppressive force he once was When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update 1.14 made some serious nerfs to Consort Radahn, whose punishing fight reignited discourse over what’s actually fun and fair in games like this, so diehard players are once again putting on their “I beat Radahn before the nerf” stickers, badges, hats, and collectible shirts.
Sep. 11, 2024
24 years after GTA 3 ditched Dreamcast for PS2, fans are building the "impossible" port, and the original devs have noticed: "These guys are actually doing it"
Grand Theft Auto 3 is finally running on the platform it was originally imagined for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group of fans are in the process of porting the PS2 classic GTA 3 to theSegaDreamcast - the platform the open-world game was first intended for. The results are even impressive to the game’s original developers. “Actual hardware capture showing some of the latest progress on our ‘impossible’ GTA 3 port to the Sega Dreamcast,” developer Falco Girgis says onTwitter.
Sep. 11, 2024
A creepy, unnamed horror movie trailer has just found(footaged) its way online – and genre fans are convinced they know what it's teasing
“It’s giving me Peachfuzz vibes!!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: Since publishing this article on September 11, Bloody Disgusting has shared another found footage clip on Twitter, and confirmed that while it’s still somewhat of a mystery, “it’s NOT part of the Creep franchise.” Well, maybe, anyway. On September 10, Bloody Disgusting took to Twitter to share “a creepy teaser clip for an upcoming horror movie” that was delivered to them via “a flash drive”.
Sep. 11, 2024
A Palworld PS5 announcement seems inevitable as the hit survival game's apparent PlayStation port leaks ahead of Tokyo Game Show
A PS5 version will reportedly be playable at the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld appears to be taking another step closer to its inevitable PS5 release, according to a list of games appearing at this year’s Tokyo Game Show. A list of games attendees, published ahead of the event later this month (viaGematsu), includesPalworldas an exhibited game at the show.
Sep. 11, 2024
After its surprise movie success, one of the very best '90s anime shows is now on Netflix
Slam Dunk is now streaming on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re like me, you caught basketball fever a few years ago – all thanks to The Last Dance, a Netflix documentary charting the dynasty of the Chicago Bulls, culminating in a legendary 1997-98 season. If you’re still trying to chase the highs of Michael Jordan’s long farewell, you could do a lot worse than Slam Dunk, a classic ’90s basketball anime that’s just picked and rolled its way onto Netflix.
Sep. 11, 2024
All Space Marine 2 difficulties explained, from Minimal to Lethal
Each difficulty level in the Operations mode of Space Marine 2 ups the threat and rewards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All the different Space Marine 2 difficulty options for Operations provide varying levels of challenge and rewards for you and your squad mates. You’ll find that the Tyranids and Thousand Sons are relatively tame on Minimal and Average even at the low levels, but things quickly escalate when you reach Substantial difficulty and above inSpace Marine 2.
Sep. 11, 2024
Andy Samberg says he had to "unlearn his instincts" for his first dramatic role as a war photographer in Lee
Exclusive: Andy Samberg talks swapping comedy for drama to play David Scherman in new Lee Miller biopic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you think of a harrowing war movie, Andy Samberg may not be the first actor to jump to mind on a potential call sheet. He was for Lee star and producer Kate Winslet, though, who wanted the Brooklyn 99 and Palm Springs actor to join her in her new film about the Vogue war photographer Lee Miller.
Sep. 11, 2024
As Microsoft rolls out a cheaper Xbox Game Pass, it says day-one games might not come to the new Standard version for "12 months or more" – if they do at all
Game Pass Standard “will not” immediately get day-one releases included in the pricier tiers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a statement toKotaku, Microsoft declined to commit to adding these missing games and future day-one releases to the Standard Game Pass tier, saying it’s possible for them to be added at a future date that could be a year or more out.
Sep. 11, 2024
Astarion actor's Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough finally makes it to the RPG's wildest sex scene: "Oops I did a bad thing"
Hot and heavy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is filled with branching narrative choices, but none of them hold a candle to the most important decision you can make in the game: who to get freaky with back at camp. Astarion’s voice actor Neil Newbon stumbled upon one of the stranger sex scenes in the game, and no it’snot the one with the bear that got Larian banned from TikTok.
Sep. 11, 2024
Chip Zdarsky and David Brothers' new sci-fi thriller is an epic time-traveling romance comic with real heart
Interview | Time Waits co-writers Chip Zdarsky and David Brothers on their new comic for DSTLRY When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can you ever truly escape the sins of your past? It’s a question that ex-soldier Blue faces in Time Waits, a terrific new time travel thriller from the team of writersChip Zdarskyand David Brothers, artists Marcus To and Marvin Sianipar, colorist Matt Wilson and letterer Ariana Maher.
Sep. 11, 2024
Despite PS5 Pro's enormous $700 price tag, the separate disc drive is already selling out all over the place
It looks like a lot of people don’t want to settle for a digital-only console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prois already turning heads, not just forits impressive specs, but also its lofty price tag. Even so, that’s clearly not stopping some from preparing for its launch by spending evenmoremoney on it. Sony’s upgraded PS5 is set to cost $700 / £700, but becauseit’s a digital-only console, that’s not counting the optional disc drive which can be purchased separately for $70 / £100.
Sep. 11, 2024
Dragon Age and Mass Effect veteran says he looked at Palworld to reverse the fortunes of his survival game
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival game hitsPalworldand Enshrouded helped shape the major upcoming update to Dragon Age and Mass Effect veteran Arryn Flynn’s own survival game, Nightingale. Nightingalelaunched in February, just as a suite of other survival games were jousting for attention in the genre. Palworld, Enshrouded, and V Rising were just some of a glut of games that launched around the same time as Nightingale, and Flynn maintains that that was still a benefit for Nightingale.
Sep. 11, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard reveals a clever little solution to every RPG's companion problem
BioWare’s latest crop of companions have unique “Exploration Abilities” that you can keep handy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWare’s latestDragon Age: The Veilguardsampling platter serves up some picturesque walkthroughs of a few new spaces in the series' expanded universe, including several areas previously only hinted at in snippets of lore. That said, I’m more excited by the interplay between these areas and the “exploration abilities” of the game’s companions, as well as BioWare’s solution to the age-old problem of leaving your companions at home like some RPG Home Alone parody.
Sep. 11, 2024
Dune 3 will be Denis Villeneuve's last Dune movie – but he hopes the franchise continues after him
The third film also won’t feel like it’s part of a trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune director Denis Villeneuve has talked more about the upcomingDune 3– and why it won’t feel like a trilogy capper. The director helmed both Dune and Dune 2, which, according to him, he planned as a duology from the beginning. “First, it’s important that people understand that for me, it was really a diptych,” Villeneuve toldVanity Fair(H/TVariety).
Sep. 11, 2024
Dune: Prophecy star teases her character and says that the sci-fi series "isn't like Star Wars"
Exclusive: Emily Watson previews Valya Harkonnen and her “f***ed-up family” in the Dune prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10,000 years before Paul Atreides became versed in the ways of the Bene Gesserit, two Harkonnen sisters forged their own destiny, helping bring the religious group to life. That’s the focus of Dune: Prophecy, a prequel show heading our screens this November.
Sep. 11, 2024
Dynamite's new The Terminator comic takes James Cameron's killer robot saga back to its terrifying "pulp noir" roots
Interview | Writer Declan Shalvey on bringing The Terminator back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year Dynamite announced that it would be launching acomprehensive reprint seriesof classic Terminator comics. It sounded super cool, especially for long term fans, but what was really exciting about the publisher getting their hands on the Terminator license was the prospect ofa new series– one that was later announced to be coming from the creative team of writer Declan Shalvey and artist Luke Sparrow, with Sal Crivelli and Colin Craker handling backup stories.
Sep. 11, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.14 hits Shadow of the Erdtree's brutal final boss with nerfs that leave some attacks doing less damage
Promised Consort Radahn should now be less of a pain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newElden Ringupdate is here, and it’s great news for anyone who’s had enough of Promised Consort Radahn’s antics. As well as a plethora of bug fixes and balance changes, version 1.14 makes some notable nerfs toShadow of the Erdtree’s final boss. As outlined in thepatch notes, when heading into the DLC’s toughest fight, you can now expect certain attacks to deal less damage to you, with the range of “some non-weapon-based attacks” also reduced.
Sep. 11, 2024
Exclusive: The Discworld RPG gleefully ignores "modifiers to dice, and anything crunchy" in favor of puns
Interview | “It’s forced us to create a system that is essentially unique, which is almost entirely word-based” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Discworld RPG takes a good look at tabletop gaming cliches for a moment, scratches its chin, and then says “sod it.” This pen-and-paper adventure does something different – and it feels rather clever about that, thank you very much.
Sep. 11, 2024
FC 25 ratings list sees Kylian Mbappe and Rodri on top
See the 40 best players ranked on the FC 25 ratings list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your best FC 25 ratings guide brings good news for Rodri despite the Spanish giant missing most of the season through injury. The winner of the Ballon d’Or ties Kylian Mbappe atop theEA FC 25best players list, while Erling Haaland and Aitana Bonmati share their powerhouse OVR of 91.
Sep. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 fan soloing the MMO like it's RuneScape's Ironman mode finally finishes a 12-week boss grind thanks to a 6-week grind for 1 healing spell
“Susano is leaps and bounds above anything else” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A resilient Final Fantasy 14 soloist trying to beat the MMO under the most punishing rules he can muster has overcome his biggest obstacle yet by beating one equally resilient Stormblood boss. Over the past year,Rath Gameshas been trying to solo the critically acclaimed MMO under rules borrowed from RuneScape’s Iron Man mode.
Sep. 11, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's sequel gets an exact filming date, and it's right before Halloween
FNAF 2 hits cinemas next December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to begin filming very soon, according to a new report. As perCollider, the horror sequel – based on the viral video game sensation created by Scott Cawthon – will start production next month. Star Matthew Lillardhad previously saidhe would be filming the movie in October in an interview withYouTubers' Jaybee and Milly’s Scooby-Doo channel.
Sep. 11, 2024
Forget the final boss nerf, the new Elden Ring DLC patch just made a garbage talisman a must-have for some weapons and even buffed my favorite swords and spells
Rellana’s Twin Moons, Twin Blades, and Cameo talisman all got huge buffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thelatest Elden Ring update took a nerf bat to the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC’s infamous final boss, but for my money the most exciting entries inthe patch notesare notable buffs to some cool but underwhelming gear. The biggest winner may be Rellana, one of the DLC’s first and altogether best boss fights, whose entire suite of equipment has fittingly been buffed to the moon.
Sep. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 creative director says "the balance/realism can suck it" for one bug that's probably not "worth fixing due to how hilarious it is"
A different kind of murderous bug When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2glitch proves that physics mishaps continue to be some of the funniest moments in gaming, and the developers at Arrowhead Game Studios agree. We can mourn our fallen democracy lover in arms together as we witness their untimely death after clipping through an electrical pole in this hilarious video circulating Reddit.
Sep. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev admits "there's been a disconnect" between Arrowhead and "what players want": "We want to make the game more fun"
Helldivers needs “more of that over-the top bombastic” action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2dev has admitted that “there’s been a disconnect” between players and developers recently, but that making the game “more fun” is the studio’s core focus. In messages on Discord, community manager Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson spoke about the game’s60-day action plan, saying that “we need to view this as an important first step to us getting back to being aligned with what players want.
Sep. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs weren't kidding about huge buffs coming this month – the Railgun is about to utterly destroy large enemies: "We kind of quadrupled that"
The big September 17 Helldivers 2 update gets juicier by the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest sneak peek of the bigHelldivers 2September 17 update brings good and glorious news for all Railgun enthusiasts. Developer Arrowhead “kind of quadrupled” its heavy-slaying Durable damage and jacked up its overcharge damage bonus, potentially taking us straight back to the armor-piercing days of old.
Sep. 11, 2024
HP Omen 17 review: “gets the job done”
The HP Omen 17 doesn’t come in with too much of a song and dance, but that boring chassis does get the job done. With excellent RTX 4070 performance, this is a machine that knows what it’s doing internally - it’s just a shame that external features can’t quite keep up. Excellent mid-range performance Subtle design will appeal to some Wide range of configurations available Colorful display Impressive battery life
Sep. 11, 2024
John Cena explains why Peacemaker season 2 is taking so long to release
The gap between Peacemaker seasons is long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peacemaker star John Cena has revealed why season 2 is taking so long to arrive. “What you got to understand and keep in mind is I’m the guy who plays Peacemaker,” Cena toldVariety. “So when we come out with a show and it’s the No. 1 show on Max and, finally, we take a character who is supposed to be dead, bring Peacemaker back to life, and people enjoy the universe and want to see more of it – but then you have a shift in the structure of who is calling the shots over at DC.
Sep. 11, 2024
Konami knows the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection had a "pretty rough launch" and is doing everything it can "not to repeat that" in Vol. 2
“We are making a Vol. 2, that much is for sure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Konamiknows the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection’s launch was kind of a disaster and is working to ensure Vol. 2’s launch is smoother. Fans of Metal Gear Solid probably won’t appreciate the reminder, but a myriad of issues including a lack of graphics and control options, as well as a host of technical issues across all platforms, tanked reviews and left a stain on the whole Master Collection.
Sep. 11, 2024
Lae'zel's new "evil" ending in Baldur's Gate 3 isn't actually evil – it's her best possible outcome
Now Playing | Being bad in BG3 never felt so right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Hail, Queen Vlaakith – the last of Her name.” Chills race down my spine the moment I hear Lae’zel utter these words inBaldur’s Gate 3. Not only does it represent the ultimate moment of revenge for the githyanki warrior, these words invoke a paradigm shift for her entire people.
Sep. 11, 2024
Lee review: "Kate Winslet is wonderful but this wartime biopic needs less pathos and more punch"
Winslet’s wonderful in this wartime biopic, but it needs less pathos and more punch. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “I’d rather take a picture than be one,” barks US model-turned-photojournalist Lee Miller (a deliciously brusque Kate Winslet), reluctantly revealing the extraordinary stories behind her famous World War 2 photos.
Sep. 11, 2024
Speak No Evil remake currently has a higher Rotten Tomatoes score than the original
The James McAvoy-led horror movie is a hit with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s often rare for a remake to speak to audiences more than its original, but new horror movie Speak No Evil may have done just that after debuting to an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score. Our own four-starSpeak No Evil reviewpraises the movie for “walking a thin line between honoring the original, treading its own path to justify its existence, and offering some choicely brutal surprises.
Sep. 11, 2024
Neil Gaiman offers to take a step back from Good Omens season 3 as the Amazon show halts production
Good Omens season 3 is taking a hiatus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neil Gaiman has reportedly offered to step back from Good Omens following the announcement thatproduction had been paused on season 3. According toDeadline, Gaiman, who serves as head writer and showrunner of the series, “made an offer to Amazon and producers to take a back seat on the latest season so that it can continue amid crisis talks” over the show’s future.
Sep. 11, 2024
New DC chiefs James Gunn and Peter Safran liked this Superman documentary so much they gave it a theatrical release
Exclusive: Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story filmmakers talk its theatrical scope When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story is an upcoming documentary about the life of the eponymous actor, who so famously played Superman in the ’70s and ’80s movies. Rather than debuting on streaming, though, the film is getting a theatrical release. As the directors point out, for many their relationship with Reeve and Superman was forged on the big screen, and any document of Reeve’s life needed to be told with cinematic intent.
Sep. 11, 2024
New trailer for Netflix's next big anime is a wild trip into the paranormal full of spooky fun
Dandadan hits Netflix just in time for spooky season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Dandadan has arrived – and it’s spooky, supernatural fun. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Momo and Okarun are thrown into a series of eerie mishaps including being chased by zombie humanoids, encountering disembodied (but very much alive) hands, watching a UFO landing, surviving some explosions, and fighting off several giant monsters.
Sep. 11, 2024
Next Lorcana set feels like a tribute to the most underrated Disney movie
I’d also die for pirate Stitch, tbh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The nextDisneyLorcana set has been revealed, and as someone who thinks Treasure Planet is thoroughly underrated, I’m psyched at how swashbuckling it feels. Naturally, wearegetting some of that anyway. Along with pirate Stitch and a version of Jasmine who looks as if she’d prefer to make you walk the plank over a magic carpet ride, everyone from Winnie the Pooh to Mickey Mouse are getting nautical makeovers too.
Sep. 11, 2024
Production has begun on season two of one of the year's best Netflix anime shows
Delicious in Dungeon is back for more stomach-turning feasts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Delicious in Dungeon, the madcap food-themed anime which cooked up a storm earlier this year on Netflix, has started production on a second season. As revealed by the show’s official Twitter account (H/TComicBook.com), the second season is “currently in production” at Studio Trigger. That comes just two months after the announcement that the show would continue making new episodes.
Sep. 11, 2024
PS5 Pro's $700 price tag is basically a bargain in Japan and Europe, as Sony's exchange rates raise plenty of eyebrows
The PS5 Pro’s pricing fluctuates massively depending on where you live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhasofficially revealed the shiny new PS5 Pro, and performance upgrades aside, one feature stands out arguably far more than anything else – its enormous price tag. To be precise, by using a currency converterlike OANDA, we can see that $700 equates to roughly £535 at the time of writing, whereas £700 is the equivalent of $915.
Sep. 11, 2024
Ridley Scott says he thought the Alien franchise was done after Resurrection: "I thought the old beast had worn out"
Exclusive: Ridley Scott admits he wrongly thought the franchise had run out of steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien director Ridley Scott has admitted that he thought the sci-fi horror franchise had run its course after 1997’s Alien: Resurrection – but Prometheus proved him wrong. “I think, wrongly, on Alien I thought the old beast had worn out.
Sep. 11, 2024
Skyrim players panic as Bethesda releases suspicious patch for a version of the RPG that you can hardly even buy anymore
A Legendary Edition update? In this economy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda just dropped a new Skyrim update, for a version of the game that you can’t even buy anymore, alarming players who couldn’t work out what had changed. Last week, players noticed an update toSkyrim: Legendary Edition - the version of the game that came bundled with all of its DLC.
Sep. 11, 2024
Sony immediately makes the PS5 Pro feel even more expensive with refurbished PS5s that are $350 cheaper
This is a way more affordable way to get your hands on a PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyjust made its ownPS5 Propricing seem even more expensive with the reveal of its new ‘Certified Refurbished’ PS5s, which are up to $350 cheaper than the upcoming powered-up model. The PS5 Pro may offer abeefed-up GPU, enhanced ray-tracing, and more, but it comes at a cost, and a big one at that.
Sep. 11, 2024
Space Marine 2 boss and former id Software CEO reckon the Warhammer hit is "the fastest selling game we’ve ever worked on, including all the Quake, Doom, Wolfenstein, and Rage games"
Ripping and tearing through the competition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2’s brutal alien-decimating carnage is all that’s filled my social media feeds for weeks, so it’s not surprising that it’s potentially the fastest-selling game that former id Software CEO Todd Hollenshead has worked on, who reckons it’s beating heavy hitters such as Doom and Wolfenstein with a Chainsword like it’s just another day on the job.
Sep. 11, 2024
Space Marine 2 Operations missions and co-op explained
Continue fighting for the Imperium outside of the campaign in co-operative Space Marine 2 Operations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2 Operations are intense co-op PVE missions that you and up to two other friends can take on to level up your classes and unlock new wargear. These long missions task you with completing unique objectives adjacent to Titus’ squad in the campaign or other important missions across the Recidious System.
Sep. 11, 2024
Space Marine 2 roadmap and what to expect in future updates
Season 2 of the Space Marine 2 roadmap Is coming up soon, bringing a new mission and Dark Angels gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2 content roadmap and seasons for Year 1 Space Marine 2 crossplaySpace Marine 2 tipsHow long is Space Marine 2?Space Marine 2 Armory Data Developer Saber Interactive and publisher Focus Entertainment have detailed the first year of post-launch updates and new content for Space Marine 2 in this newoverview videoand in aprevious news post.
Sep. 11, 2024
Speak No Evil may be a lot "less explicit" than the original horror movie, but it's still "horrific"
Exclusive: Total Film talks to lead actor James McAvoy and director James Watkins about manners, mentors and mullets… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stuck in the Middle with You by Stealers Wheel never sounded quite the same after Quentin Tarantino used it to accompany Michael Madsen’s ear-slicing torture of a tied-up policeman in Reservoir Dogs. Anybody who saw the David Fincher version of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, meanwhile, may feel Enya’s Orinoco Flow was equally tainted when Stellan Skarsgård’s Martin Vanger used it to soundtrack his shackling and suffocating of Daniel Craig’s Mikael Blomkvist.
Sep. 11, 2024
Lord of the Rings inspired Dune director Denis Villeneuve to stay true to his movie's source material
“If it can bring more people to read the book, it would be great” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune director Denis Villeneuve has revealed that he took inspiration from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy when it came to staying faithful to his own films' source material. “I tried my best to stay close to the spirit and to stay close aesthetically to something I had in mind when I read the book,” Villeneuve said in a new interview withVanity Fair.
Sep. 11, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws' "challenging stealth moments" have been improved, days after its creative director promised a fix for a particularly "punishing" and "unfair" section
Plus, you’re now less likely to be spotted while rolling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new patch is live forStar Wars Outlaws, bringing with it a whole host of improvements, including for some brutal stealth sections that creative director Julian Gerighty previously promised a fix for. Last week, in an interview with GamesRadar+, Gerighty pointed to “one of the early missions in Mirogana” asan “incredibly punishing” sectionthat he believed was “a mistake” that the team would work to improve.
Sep. 11, 2024
Stardew Valley fan creates Lego mock-up of the farming sim's map that's so impressive even ConcernedApe can't help but stop by to celebrate it
More than just another brick in the wall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStardew Valleycommunity can be just as creative as the farming sim’s creator himself, and one fan’s stunning Lego recreation of the game’s map proves as much. While there’s sadly no official Stardew Valley Lego set as of yet, this hasn’t stopped genius builders like Steve Jensen from making their own.
Sep. 11, 2024
Steam says you officially only get one family per year as its new game sharing feature leaves beta
If you leave a Steam Family, you can’t join another one for another year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s new and improved family game sharing feature is now available to everyone, but you’ll want to choose carefully which family you become a part of. Valve introduced ‘Steam Families’ back in Marchas a more convenient and feature-rich tool for families and friend groups to share games between one another.
Sep. 11, 2024
Super Smash Bros owns the platform fighter scene, so this indie has a new angle: 40-player "Smash battle royale," an idea so wild "we might not actually ship it"
Byte Breakers playtesting starts this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Odyssey Interactive, the studio behind the cult disc hockey game Omega Strikers, has announced a new project called Byte Breakers, which is described as a battle royale take on Super Smash Bros. Late last year,Odyssey saidit was pivoting away from Omega Strikers to begin work on “new games” set in the same universe, and now it’s revealed the first prototype of several that are in consideration.
Sep. 11, 2024
Surprise! Xbox's new Game Pass Standard loses games previously used to sell the service like Starfield and Diablo 4
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As discovered byKotaku, the Standard tier lacks some of the biggest games in the catalog, even though they were a part of Xbox Game Pass for Console before the announced restructuring of tiers. Their absence from the Standard service is an odd choice, especially when trying to entice people into a more budget-friendly option.
Sep. 11, 2024
The 32 greatest '80s sci-fi movies
Transforming robots, cyborg cops, and desert planets defined pop culture’s coolest decade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one genre synonymous with the 1980s, it’s science fiction. But with so many movies to pick from, it begs the question: What are the greatest ’80s sci-fi movies of all time? As the sun set over the New Hollywood Wave of the 1970s, the era’s grounded adult dramas and political thrillers yielded to the rise of popcorn entertainment for the whole family.
Sep. 11, 2024
The new Wolverine #1 explained: What Wolverine's new villain means for his Adamantium skeleton
Is Wolverine about to lose his Adamantium again? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The all-new Wolverine #1 is here as part of Marvel’s big’From the Ashes' relaunch of the X-Men line, and writer Saladin Ahmed, artist Martín Cóccolo, color artist Bryan Valenza, and letterer Cory Petit are taking Wolverine back to his Canadian roots in a story that pits him against his old enemy Cyber.
Sep. 11, 2024
The Witcher 3's best ending gets 2 new scenes as modder restores what feels like part of the setup for The Witcher 4
Witcher Ciri ending or bust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Witcher 3 mod has expanded on the game’s ‘best’ ending, potentially offering an extra glimpse at the direction The Witcher 4 could take. Our list of everyWitcher 3 endingdetermines that the best ending to Geralt and Ciri’s story sees the duo pair up as the latter becomes a Witcher.
Sep. 11, 2024
This Destiny 2 fix is an all-timer: a gun designed to kill Barrier Champions was dealing 40% less damage to barriers and "not correctly" getting a 67% damage bonus
Apologize to Eriana’s Vow immediately When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes your favorite live service game gets an update so head-turningly baffling that you just have to laugh. EnterDestiny 2 update 8.0.5.4, which arrived earlier today and, among other things I find less amusing, made a significant change to Eriana’s Vow, an Exotic special hand cannon which was once the go-to pick for killing Barrier Champions, but later fell behind other options like Arbalest.
Sep. 11, 2024
This MTG Duskmourn card offers the perfect horror combo, and you can see it first here
This one’s gonna hurt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spooky season is lurching into view now that the nights are drawing in, so why not celebrate with an exclusive look at anMTG Duskmourncard? Oh, the horror! Quite literally – this horror-themed set takes its inspiration from scary movies the world over, which makes it an appropriate way to get things Halloween-y up in this joint.
Sep. 11, 2024
VFX pro says the Minecraft movie "will get better," but it looks like that for a reason, and it'll be "expensive" to fix
That’s good news, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A VFX artist has spoken out over fan concerns about therecent Minecraft movie teaserand says that due to special effects choices, the clip is actually supposed to look that way, but will take a lot of work to fix it. “I’m like 99% sure that what you see is just slap comps and what that means is that it’s straight from the farm, slap it together and go,” said VFX pro Valentina Sgro onTikTok.
Sep. 11, 2024
Why Star Wars Outlaws is the most authentic Star Wars sequel since Rogue One
Opinion | From Hidden Fortress to Flash Gordon, Massive Entertainment has taken everything that inspired George Lucas to bring us right back to the heart of the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a lifelong Star Wars fan, and someone old enough to (just!) remember seeing the original movie at the Studio Cinema, Bletchley, in 1978, there have been moments inStar Wars Outlawsthat have filled me with overwhelming nostalgia.
Sep. 11, 2024
You definitely missed this obscure reference to Hugh Jackman's Les Mis character in Deadpool and Wolverine
Strap in, this one is really wild When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprise, one eagle-eyed Marvel fan – or, rather, musicals fan – has spotted yet another crazy reference inDeadpool and Wolverinerelating to one of star Hugh Jackman’s past roles, and this is one we all have missed. DirectorShawn Levylater confirmed the reference, writing, “We’ve been wondering who would notice that first.
Sep. 10, 2024
As his adventure game returns after 40 years, JRPG icon and Dragon Quest creator Yuji Horii ponders making another: "It would be fun to investigate a murder case while interacting with AI"
Endless possibilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Questseries creator Yuji Horii’s early work in adventure games still calls to him all these years later. With one of his earliest games, The Hokkaido Serial Murder Case, receiving a Japan-only exclusive remake this week some 40 years later, Horii has been thinking about the possibility of making a new adventure game.
Sep. 10, 2024
After 350,000 signatures in an EU consumer rights campaign, Ubisoft is adding offline modes to The Crew games - but not the now-dead original
“We heard your concerns about access to The Crew games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year,Ubisoftshut down the servers for The Crew, leaving the always-online racing game completely unplayable even to those who’d already bought it. The backlash to this decision has spawned a massive consumer rights campaign that’snow seeking 1 million signatures in the EU, and in the wake of that response, the devs are adding offline modes to newer The Crew games - but not the now-dead original.
Sep. 10, 2024
After pleading guilty to tax evasion and eating a $70,000 fine, the Apothecary Diaries manga's Nekokurage confirms she will remain the artist on the hit series
Legal woes will not prevent the series continuation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Apothecary Diaries manga artist Nekokurage appears to have confirmed that she will continue to work on the series, in the wake of herrecent trial for tax evasion. In a poston Twitter yesterdaytranslatedby Dexertothe artist (real name Erika Ikeda) wrote: “I deeply apologize for the trouble caused by issues related to my taxes.
Sep. 10, 2024
After 27 years as a cult classic, crafting JRPG series Atelier shoots for global appeal with a seamless open-world, "action-like" combat, and a series-first housing system
Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land sounds like the most ambitious Atelier game yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-running but relatively niche crafting JRPG series Atelier is aiming for mainstream, international appeal with the recently announced next entry, Atelier Yumia: The Alchemist of Memories & the Envisioned Land. In an interview with4Gamer(viaAutomaton), producer Junzo Hosoi said there have been aspects of the Atelier series that don’t hold up to standards set by other RPGs.
Sep. 10, 2024
Batman: The Last Halloween writer Jeph Loeb explains the story's connection to the Penguin TV show, and why this really is the "last" Batman Halloween story he wants to tell
Interview | Batman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween writer Jeph Loeb opens up about why he plans to end the Long Halloween saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman and Halloween go together like masks and candy. There’s a sense of loss that surrounds the Dark Knight all the way back to his origins that feels right at home in the season of the dead, and when it comes to scary but still fun costumes, Batman’s almost can’t be beat (ask the many trick-or-treaters who come to your door wearing his cape and cowl every year).
Sep. 10, 2024
Astro Bot DLC: Everything we know so far about future updates
The first Astro Bot DLC featuring speedrun levels, online leaderboards, and new VIP bots is now live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The much-anticipated first Astro Bot DLC has now landed, bringing new speedrun levels and online leaderboards to this cute PlayStation mascot adventure. What’s more, this expansion is available completely for free, although the content included with it is being drip-fed out over the next month or so.
Sep. 10, 2024
Amid Astro Bot hype, Psychonauts studio shoots down speculation that it's reviving dormant Xbox platformers like Crash or Banjo: "We want to make our games"
Double Fine is still, thankfully, working on its own ideas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot might be all the rage right now, but Psychonauts 2 developer Double Fine has reiterated that it still isn’t working on something related to corporate owner Xbox’s now-massive slate of dormant platformers. For those not neck-deep in Astro Bot lore, the little guy was first assembled for free PS4 minigame marathon The Playroom, made by the now shut-down Japan Studios, and one of the DLC packs featuring a bobbly green alien came courtesy of Double Fine.
Sep. 10, 2024
Bethesda's new Fallout Shelter-like Elder Scrolls game launches today, for real this time, nearly a year after we played it at the first launch
The Elder Scrolls: Castles is actually here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda officially launched The Elder Scrolls: Castles, its new Fallout Shelter-like mobile game, today, September 10. After a soft-launch earlier this year, and an even softer launch nearly a full year ago, the game is now available globally on iOS and Android. Despite all of that, The Elder Scrolls: Castles is out now, for real this time, and you can download it to see for yourself.
Sep. 10, 2024
Cable and Bishop team-up for a mission to save all mutantkind in a one-shot which will also foretell the future of Marvel Comics
Timeslide #1 will continue Marvel’s recent tradition of previewing its next year of stories with a new mutant twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis carrying on its recent tradition of ending each year with a special one-shot that shows off some of the possible stories that will follow in the new year with Timeslide #1, a new take on the idea which features time-traveling mutants Bishop and Cable.
Sep. 10, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 won't offer early access to its campaign mode, breaking a new trend set by the latest Modern Warfare games
Black Ops 6’s campaign will launch at the same time as multiplayer and zombies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s bad news for anyone eager to dive intoCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s campaign mode, asActivisionhas confirmed that for the first time in two years, players won’t be offered early access to the single-player story ahead of the first-person shooter’s multiplayer launch.
Sep. 10, 2024
Colin Farrell talks the possibility of The Penguin season 2
Exclusive: “Don’t get me wrong – I loved it – but it got in on me a little bit.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Colin Farrell might have loved playing the Penguin in the upcoming HBO show of the same name, but he’s not sure if he wants to do it again, thanks to the intensity of the role.
Sep. 10, 2024
Diablo 4 may have peaked because players are now dealing literally infinite damage on the PTR server, and by players obviously I mean a Whirlwind Barbarian
This, uh, won’t be making it to the live game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve officially hit the endgame of big damage numbers inDiablo 4, folks. Thanks to a busted combo in the action RPG’s latest PTR server, one dedicated player cooked up the biggest number the game can feasibly handle, and then blew straight past it into the realm of literal infinity.
Sep. 10, 2024
Dragon Ball Daima release date, trailer, and everything we know so far
Goku is heading off on a ‘grand adventure’ with Dragon Ball Daima this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Between Dragon Ball Daima and new fighting game Dragon Ball Sparking Zero, you’re probably going Super Saiyan over all things Dragon Ball right now. To help get you in the mood for everything on the anime side of things, we’ve put together a guide to Dragon Ball Daima, which includes everything from its new story and setting to the surprisingly confusing release plans for those hoping to watch it on Netflix and Crunchyroll.
Sep. 10, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast wants to be "the ultimate zombie adventure", and it only exists because Techland's DLC plans leaked
Interview | Techland and Kyle Crane voice actor Roger Craig-Smith dig into the belly of The Beast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My hands-off Gamescom preview ofDying Light: The Beasthas me grinning from start to finish. As Kyle Crane – the series' first hero, now freed following thirteen years of torment – makes his way through the overgrown expanse of Castor Valley in the thrilling dead of night, it feels like coming home.
Sep. 10, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 devs just went ahead with their FF9 homage because otherwise they would have been "waiting and waiting" for the rumored JRPG remake to show up
“When would we be able to incorporate that essence of Final Fantasy 9 and make our hommage?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has once again put some distance between the MMO and the long-rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake. In a new interview, he reiterates that the MMO serves as a Final Fantasy theme park and that FF9’s inclusion is no different from other series entries.
Sep. 10, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's resident controller modder is turning the MMO into a Bob Ross simulator with a paintbrush controller for the new Pictomancer job
The joy of painting comes to the critically acclaimed MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A custom controller maker is playing Final Fantasy 14’s newPictomancer jobin the most immersive way possible, essentially turning the MMO into a Bob Ross game. Content creator SuperLouis64 reveals on Twitter that they’ve “finally cracked the code” after spending the weekend prototyping a paintbrush controller for thecolorful mage.
Sep. 10, 2024
First trailer for a straight-to-streaming horror movie has hit the internet – and fans are comparing it to Bird Box and A Quiet Place
Hold Your Breath hits Hulu in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Hold Your Breath has arrived – and it’s drawing comparisons to Bird Box andA Quiet Place. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, dust storms begin to roll into a small Oklahoma town. After a drifter comes into town and kills a mother and child, young mother (Sarah Paulson) begins to realize that there’s something much more than just dust in the air – something evil.
Sep. 10, 2024
Former Blizzard boss says the $700 PS5 Pro is really more like a $350 upgrade because it's aimed at people who can trade in their PS5s at "places like GameStop"
“Good news is no one has to buy it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra has some thoughts on the newly revealedPS5 Pro’s controversial $700 price tag. Yes, thePS5 Prois an eye-watering Seven Hundred Buckaroos, and for that substantial price you get a much beefier GPU with the capacity for 45% faster rendering and considerably improved ray tracing.
Sep. 10, 2024
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has written "new pages" of Winds of Winter, but admits "I would have liked to have turned out a lot more"
George R.R. Martin gives an update on The Winds of Winter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones author and A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin has given an update on his long-awaited The Winds of Winter novel – and it’s good and bad news. In a new post on hisNot a Blogpage, Martin reflected on his summer.
Sep. 10, 2024
Gandalf actor Ian McKellen says the Lord of the Rings: Gollum movie script is coming "in the new year" and he'll "judge" whether to return then
The Hunt for Gollum is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Added McKellen: “But I would. I would love to go back. I would love to go back to New Zealand, number one. I also don’t like the idea of anyone else playing [Gandalf].” More Lord of the Rings movies are reportedly on the way, with Peter Jackson directly involved.
Sep. 10, 2024
Genshin Impact McDonald's collab explained – How to get the exclusive Primogems, glider, and more
The Genshin Impact x McDonald’s event is live now - here’s how to get the limited-time meals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact x McDonald’s collaboration event is live as of today, September 17. The new collab runs through September 29, dishing out Primogems, a limited glider and namecard, and an in-game recipe mirroring the event food, all through exclusive redemption codes.
Sep. 10, 2024
Glorious GMMK 3 review: “can be anything you need it to be”
The Glorious GMMK 3 is the full package - and that package can be anything you need it to be. Its endlessly customizable design, beautiful typing feel, and inclusion of high-end gaming tech makes it difficult to beat in the current market - even if the fully realized HE Pro model can take a wedge out of your bank account. Beautiful typing feel Incredible customization options Strong, sturdy build quality
Sep. 10, 2024
Good Omens season 3 has paused production
This is the final season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Production on Good Omens season 3 has paused, according to a new report fromDeadline. The new season is currently filming in Scotland. The new season, based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett’s novel of the same name, is set to be the Prime Video show’s final installment. It stars David Tennant and Michael Sheen as the devil Crowley and the angel Aziraphale, respectively.
Sep. 10, 2024
Harry Potter HBO show begins looking for its Harry, Ron, and Hermione as open casting call says it's committed to "inclusive, diverse casting"
The search for the new Harry Potter and friends is officially on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you have what it takes to be the next Harry Potter? Well, you may get the chance asHBOhas put out an open casting call in search of a new Harry, Ron, and Hermione for the upcoming Harry Potter TV show.
Sep. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs are rolling back some of Escalation of Freedom's controversial Flamethrower changes and buffing damage by 33%, putting bug barbequing back on the menu
Arrowhead is also revealing a new change each day as we near the September 17 patch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2studio Arrowhead says it hears players “loud and clear” about the controversial Flamethrower changes rolled out in last month’s big Escalation of Freedom update, so tweaks are being made to make cooking Chargers as fun as it once was.
Sep. 10, 2024
How have D&D classes changed for the 2024 Player's Handbook?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All 12 of the D&D classes have received overhauls in the new Player’s Handbook. Coming out later this month, the Player’s Handbook represents the first book in Dungeons & Dragons revised 5th edition ruleset. While the core gameplay largely remains unchanged save for a few renamed actions and clarifications, the character creation process has received a significant overhaul, with most D&D classes given additional abilities and options both in and out of combat.
Sep. 10, 2024
How MTG Duskmourn captures the '80s horror vibe
Horror heads, pay attention - this new Magic: The Gathering set is for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The folks over at Wizards of The Coast have left the comfort found in the lands of woodland critters and ventured into a world of creepy clowns, UFOs, horrors made of teeth, and moths with their upcomingMTG Duskmournset. Recently, I had the chance to sit down and hear from the team behind the horrors of this upcoming release, and one thing quickly became clear to me - a lot of care has been taken to capture the spirit of ’80s horror that the set’s aesthetic is based around.
Sep. 10, 2024
How to get Space Marine 2 Requisition Points
Requisitions are Space Marine 2’s main currency used to unlock weapon versions, colors, and heraldry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2 Requisition Points are the game’s answer to money, and you need to earn a lot to unlock the best weapons for your Astartes classes and interesting customization options. Early on in yourSpace Marine 2career, you’ll probably want to spend any Requisition Points you get on new colors and heraldry, but as you level up in Operations, you’ll quickly find that you need to save them to buy better weapons in higher weapon rarity tiers, which are essential to succeeding in harder missions.
Sep. 10, 2024
In Date Everything I gave my financial records to a dishwasher, flirted with a ship in a bottle, and had the time of my life
Preview | It didn’t take me long to fall in love with Date Everything When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just handed my financial records over to a dishwasher aptly named Dishy in Date Everything. Sassy Chap Games' co-creative lead and voice actor Robbie Daymond prefaces my meet-cute with the kitchen appliance by calling him the “closest thing we have to a villain” in the studio’s debut dating sim, so you could argue this is quite a rash move.
Sep. 10, 2024
Indie dev horrified to realize their protagonist is coded as Lois Griffin from Family Guy: "Nobody told me ... I worked 3 years on this game"
You never know what’s going to happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, we all draw inspirations from different places - maybe even subconsciously - whether that’s a formative piece of media, a shared experience, or even an episode of Family Guy. The developer of Caravan SandWitch had a horrifying realization on Twitter that the main character Sauge’s color scheme resembles Lois Griffin from Family Guy, an unintentional design decision.
Sep. 10, 2024
Marvel star Sebastian Stan becomes Donald Trump in first trailer for new drama from The Last of Us director
The Apprentice trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Apprentice is here, and it gives our best look yet at Marvel’s Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump. Released a few hours before the US Presidential Debate tonight, this is the first trailer for the upcoming biopic which has been doing the festival rounds. Directed by The Last of Us and Holy Spider director Ali Abbasi, the film is set in the early years of Trump’s business career.
Sep. 10, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta dev says they wanted it to be "almost too faithful" and explain why it's not called "a Hideo Kojima game"
A double-edged sword When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A faithful remake of a beloved game, like in the case of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, can be tricky. Finding the balance between retaining what made the original special and modernizing elements that haven’t aged well is a tall task for any developer. But according to production producer Noriaki Okamura in the second episode ofKonami’s Metal Gear Production Hotline video series, the team would still rather come down on the side of being “almost too faithful” and maintain the original design of Snake Eater.
Sep. 10, 2024
New HBO comedy from The Thick of It creator and James Bond director sees a superhero movie set in chaos in hilarious first trailer
The Franchise premieres next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Franchise, the new show from The Thick of It creator Armando Iannucci, Skyfall director Sam Mendes, and Jon Brown, is here – and the HBO satire has set its sights on superhero franchises. “Everything’s exploding at a million miles per hour and the movie is a scrotum resting on a razor’s edge,” says Daniel, played by Yesterday’s Himesh Patel, as the trailer starts, implying that things are off to a promising start on the set of this particular movie.
Sep. 10, 2024
Yars Rising review: "A Metroidvania that's competent in every way, but it's all too forgettable"
Yars Rising keeps the spirit of its inspiration alive through the robust old-school challenges of a hacking game, but as a 2D Metroidvania it all falls a bit flat. Great controls, fun ability progression, and a killer soundtrack can’t elevate the game past the limitations of its straightforward level design. Outstanding music Great controls and ability progression Fun bosses Dull level design Hacking gets repetitive Lacks visual variety Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 10, 2024
New Spider-Man animated series gets a prequel comic from a longtime Spider-Man writer who also worked on the Playstation games
Writer Christos Gage and artist Eric Gapstur are teaming up for a new prequel comic that sets up the Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man animated series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man is about to get a new animated series streaming onDisneyPlus, but alongside the show, titled Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,Marvel Comicsis publishing a prequel story setting up exactly how Peter Parker got to where he is as a young hero.
Sep. 10, 2024
One of Marvel’s most underrated shows is now available to stream for free
I Am Groot season 2 is available now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has made I Am Groot season 2 available to watch for free right now. Originally released onDisneyPlus, the adorable series of shorts shows Baby Groot on a number of adventures. Season 2 followed Baby Groot getting into plenty of mischief as he explores the universe in the Guardians of the Galaxy spaceships.
Sep. 10, 2024
Planetary co-creator and Astonishing X-Men artist John Cassaday has died at 52
Mark Waid and others pay tribute to a legendary artist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Cassaday, the legendary co-creator of Planetary and the artist on groundbreaking and bestselling runs of Astonishing X-Men and Star Wars has died at 52. He was admitted to hospital in New York last week, and passed away yesterday, with his sister Robin K Cassaday breaking the news on social media.
Sep. 10, 2024
PS5 mastermind Mark Cerny says "dreams of the developers" are too big for 60 FPS, and PS5 Pro targets "removing that decision" between fidelity and performance
75% of PS5 players pick performance over fidelity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PS5 lead system architect Mark Cerny says PlayStation developers' highest ambitions are too big to be contained in 60 frames per second, and that’s why we have different graphics mods for visual fidelity and performance. In case you missed it,Sonylifted the lid on thePS5 Protoday, and although the hot topic is undoubtedlythat $699 price tag, Cerny also shared his insight into the relatable struggle of deciding between fidelity and performance mode when playing a game that offers players that choice.
Sep. 10, 2024
PS5 Pro enhanced games list: all the confirmed PS5 Pro enhanced titles to play today
The PS5 Pro is finally here, so here’s the full PS5 Pro enhanced games list for you to dive into When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: thePS5 Prois here, and with it, a host of PS5 Pro enhanced games have arrived. The latest edition of the flagship console offers a stunning graphical overhaul, upgrading how players will experience some of thebest PS5 gamesaround.
Sep. 10, 2024
PS5 Pro is Sony's "most powerful console," and comes "close to doubling the power" of its predecessor
The $700 console sounds like it’ll pack a punch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Pro has been officially unveiled, and perhaps unsurprisingly, it’s “the most powerful console"Sonyhas ever built. Rumors about thePS5 Prohave been circulating for months, to the point I don’t think anyone was shocked to see the pricey new console iteration officially surface during today’s PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation (especially after anunlisted video titled ‘PS5 Pro’ appeared yesterday).
Sep. 10, 2024
PS5 Pro's $700 price tag wouldn't be so tough to swallow if it weren't missing the most basic feature of all: a disc drive
That’ll be $80 extra, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prowas officially unveiled today, and the part that stopped everybody in their trackswas that $699 price tag. That’s a price I’d be more than willing to pay - if only the console weren’t selling its disc drive as an optional add-on. After the video reveal of the PS5 Pro,Sonyconfirmed in ablog postthat the console will launch as a digital-only machine.
Sep. 10, 2024
PS5 vs PS5 Pro specs compared: how does the next console match up?
Here’s how Sony’s mid-cycle refresh compares to the original console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Cerny is done talking up the new PS5 Pro and we now know what’s in store for us when the mid-cycle refresh lands in our living rooms. On paper, thePS5 Prorepresents a marked step up from the original console, boosting overall rendering power by 45% thanks to a “larger” GPU, though exactly what that GPU is remains to be seen.
Sep. 10, 2024
Smile 2 director teases that while the first movie explained the curse, the sequel will move in a surprising direction: "Now that the audience is familiar, it allows this new context"
Exclusive: Parker Finn says Smile 2 takes the curse in a new direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smile 2 director Parker Finn says that even though the flagship film explains the curse – audiences ain’t seen nothin' yet. “We had only sort of pulled back the corner of the rug to peek under,” Parker Finn tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, September 12, which features The Penguin on the cover.
Sep. 10, 2024
Sony brags about PS5 Pro capabilities by comparing The Last of Us Part 2, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, and Ratchet & Clank running on regular ol' PS5s
Side-by-side comparisons show what the new console can do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro is launching this November for the low, low price of $700- andSonyhas shown what the souped up console can do by updating some of its back catalogue. During the PS5 Pro Technical presentation below, lead architect Mark Cerny began by demoing The Last of Us Part 2 running on the upcoming console.
Sep. 10, 2024
Sony says the $700 PS5 Pro "may" stabilize or improve performance of over 8,500 backward compatible PS4 games, while 40+ PS5 games will get Pro patches in November
PS5 Pro Game Boost and Enhanced Image Quality could boost PS4 games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prohas officially been revealed with a November 7 release date and an eye-watering $700 price point, and amidst effusive praise for new processors and resolution bumps, PS4 backwards compatibility actually got a small nod from ol’Sony. The new console “may,” in the words of Sony platform business group CEO Hideaki Nishino, benefit upwards of 8,500 PS4 games playable on PS5 Pro through improved performance and resolution.
Sep. 10, 2024
Speak No Evil writer-director opens up on his White Lotus-inspired horror remake, and how it's the culmination of a 16-year conversation with Blumhouse
Exclusive: Eden Lake’s James Watkins also explains why it was so important for him to set the story in England rather than in the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speak No Evil, the new remake of Christian Tafdrup’s Danish chiller, may only be releasing two years later than its predecessor but, in reality, it’s been a long time coming.
Sep. 10, 2024
Spider-Man 4 finally swings into action, as Marvel enters "early talks" with the director of one of the MCU's best recent movies
Shang-Chi’s Destin Daniel Cretton is in talks to direct the new Spider-Man movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of silence, Spider-Man 4 might finally have a director to replace Jon Watts. As perDeadline, Destin Daniel Cretton is reportedly in “early talks” to direct Spider-Man 4. According to the outlet, Cretton – who has already worked extensively with Marvel onShang-Chiand the upcoming Wonder Man series – is the “top choice” to helm theSony/Marvel project.
Sep. 10, 2024
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse producer responds to rumors that the movie is struggling: "Nothing has been scrapped"
Everything is fine in the Spider-Verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Miller, one-half of the producing duo Lord and Miller, has responded to those Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse rumors about the movie struggling to get made. “Nothing has been scrapped. The reels are coming along nicely,” Millertweetedsimply. Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pembertonalso addressed the rumors, tweeting, “Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate?
Sep. 10, 2024
Spider-Verse composer shuts down rumors that Beyond the Spider-Verse is struggling and won't release until 2027
Spider-Verse’s Daniel Pemberton is quick to dismiss reports that Beyond the Spider-Verse is undergoing a creative overhaul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, Spider-Verse composer Daniel Pemberton has been quick to shut downThe Insneider’s scoop. Pemberton wrote on Twitter, “Don’t really ever want to weigh in on this sort of stuff BUT would you ever believe there could sometimes be stuff on the internet that might not always be particularly accurate?
Sep. 10, 2024
Stalker 2 isn't published by Microsoft, but the company has still been "so supportive" to its devs: "It would have been much different without them"
Microsoft hasn’t enforced any “demands” when it comes to Stalker 2’s release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After multiple delays,Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis set to bring us back to the Exclusion Zone in November, and according to GSC Game World’s PR manager,Microsofthas been very supportive of the team throughout the first-person shooter’s development. Expanding on this, Bocharov adds that he personally “never expected a corporation of this size to be so supportive.
Sep. 10, 2024
Star Wars’ Mark Hamill pays perfect tribute to his on-screen dad James Earl Jones
“RIP dad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and George Lucas have led tributes to the late James Earl Jones. The legendary actor, best known for playing Darth Vader and Mufasa,died aged 93 on Monday, September 9. The actor had an impressive career on stage and screen that spanned over eight decades. Among his accolades were an Oscar nomination for The Great White Hope, numerous Tony Awards for his on-stage work, and appearances in films like Dr.
Sep. 10, 2024
Stephen King’s support helped new adaptation Salem’s Lot finally get released, 2 years after its initial release date
Exclusive: Salem’s Lot director Gary Dauberman says author Stephen King helped his new adaptation finally get released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest adaptation of Stephen King’s legendary vampire novel Salem’s Lot will finally hit screens soon after being delayed for two years, but director Gary Dauberman says the movie wouldn’t be on its way at all without the help of the author.
Sep. 10, 2024
Super Smash Bros' Masahiro Sakurai says "I'm so sorry" to players who spent "hundreds or even thousands of hours" in his fighting game
The Kirby maestro recognizes that you could’ve been doing literally anything else with your limited time on Earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros Ultimate and Kirby creator Masahiro Sakurai says sorry to the players who have spent thousands of hours in his games. The apology comes courtesy of the famed director’s most recent Creating Games episode, in which he reconciles with the idea that a game’s playtime is basically a cost that players need to weigh.
Sep. 10, 2024
Terrifier 3 unveils its horrific popcorn bucket and it's just as creepy as we had hoped
We’ve suddenly lost our appetite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halloween has come early for all you horror fans as the goriest movie of the year has joined the popcorn bucket race. That’s right, Terrifier 3 has released a bucket, and it’s just as hideous as we had hoped. Director Damien Leone shared the new popcorn bucket onTwitterwith a bloody video starring Art The Clown captioned: “We heard you calling!
Sep. 10, 2024
Terrifier director reveals that studios approached him to reboot the horror series for a wider audience with less gore
Exclusive: Damien Leone recalls the time when a studio wanted to remake a less gory version of his Terrifier franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being best known as some of the goriest and most brutal horror movies the genre has seen, director Damien Leone says his independent Terrifier franchise was almost picked up by a big mainstream studio.
Sep. 10, 2024
The coolest part of the PS5 Pro is PlayStation doubling down on one of PC gaming's best FPS boosters with PSSR
PlayStation’s new super sampling solution could end up being the best part of the beefy PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prois well and truly out of the bag and coming November 7 for $700, withPS5 Pro pre-orderdetails out now. Now that we know the fullPS5 vs PS5 Pro specs, the most exciting feature may be the one with no clock speeds or read rates attached: PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, or PSSR.
Sep. 10, 2024
The first trailer for a new Netflix action-thriller produced by Oldboy director Park Chan-wook sees two best friends become mortal enemies
Uprising hits Netflix in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Uprising (known as War and Revolt in Korea) has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, buildings explode, swords are unsheathed, and two best friends become mortal enemies. The film takes place between 1592 and 1598, during the Japanese Invasions of Korea.
Sep. 10, 2024
The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake is "already playable" from start to finish, so the release date is "not going to be years and years" away
Konami is “pretty sure” you won’t be waiting too long for Delta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve gotten a few new details on the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake - or Metal Gear Solid Delta, if you prefer the official title - as part ofKonami’s latestProduction Hotline broadcast. While the devs aren’t willing to commit to a release date just yet, they did address fan questions about when the remake is finally going to launch.
Sep. 10, 2024
The PS3 is still Sony's most expensive console adjusted for inflation, but unlike the $700 PS5 Pro it didn't charge $110 extra for a disc drive and stand
Six-hundred-ninety-nine US dollars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Prowas announced today with an eye-watering $699 USD price tag, but if you account for inflation, it’s actually not the priciest PlayStation machine ever produced. That dubious honor still belongs to the PS3, butSony’s first HD machine didn’t try to charge extra for features like a disc drive and vertical stand.
Sep. 10, 2024
The PS5 Pro is launching this November for the low, low price of $700
Sony officially unveiled the PS5 Pro in today’s Technical Presentation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of speculation, it finally happened – thePS5 Prohas been revealed, finally offering the souped-up version ofSony’s current-gen console that players have been waiting for. Up until this point, Sony hadn’t so much as uttered a word about a new iteration of the PS5, but thanks to rampantleaks and speculation, it’s been assumed that it’d only be a matter of time until it was revealed.
Sep. 10, 2024
The PS5 Pro might finally kill off performance mode, and the PC player in me is ecstatic
Could the new PS5 Pro GPU restore performance balance? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Out of all the reasons to grab aPS5 Pro pre-order, not having to pick between boosting fps or playing at 4K is the biggest. Naturally, I’ll have to get my hands on the juiced-up model to see if it can pull off 4K 60fps across the board, but considering itsAMDGPU boasts 67% more Compute Units and 13% faster RAM, I’d be surprised if it can’t rival mid-rangegraphics cards.
Sep. 10, 2024
The PS5 Pro specs leaked months ago, pointing to faster system memory for the console upgrade
The beefed-up console is better in every way, duh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro is all but confirmed, though a leak from months ago has already given us an idea of what’s inside the beefed-up console. Months beforeSonyannounced today’s fancyPlayStation 5 Technical Presentationhosted by console architect Mark Cerny,The Vergegot its hands on official documents outlining thePS5 Pro’s specs which gives us a slightly early window into the upcoming console.
Sep. 10, 2024
The roguelike that was Balatro's "largest influence" has had its own "minor sales spike" thanks to the hit indie's upcoming mobile release
Luck be a Landlord is in luck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie roguelike hit Balatro is set to jeopardize world productivity later this monthwhen it launches on mobile devices, but it turns out its upcoming launch has caused a sales spike for a completely separate game. Luck be a Landlord, which was developed by indie dev Dan DiIorio (TrampolineTales), is a roguelike deckbuilder which sees players use an in-game slot machine “to earn rent money and defeat capitalism,” adding new symbols to the machine as they go in the hopes of earning more and more coins.
Sep. 10, 2024
The Samsung mini LED TV I’ve been testing is the next best thing to OLED, and it’s down to a record-low price
Big, bright, and cheaper than ever. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been using theSamsungQN85D as part of my setup for a few weeks, and the QLED gaming TV is surprising on multiple levels. Not only does it come within inches of matching OLED screens with superb contrast and colors, but it’s also more affordable than other premium panels.
Sep. 10, 2024
Towerborne review: "A satisfying gameplay loop about gear, gear, and more gear"
Towerborne hopes to bring players in for the long haul as a regularly updated multiplayer side scroller. It’s got enticing combat, fun customization options, and an absolutely gorgeous visual style. It’s yet to be seen if the multiplayer grind and a tough progression economy will make Towerborne worth investing in over time atisfying gameplay loop Well designed equipment and cosmetics Gorgeous visuals and soundtrack Even in Early Access, Towerborne is all about the grind
Sep. 10, 2024
Where to pre-order the PS5 Pro: all the latest stock updates
PS5 Pro pre-orders are live at other retailers, here’s where to grab yourself the latest PlayStation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. US pre-ordersUK pre-orders The PS5 Pro, for all its $699.99 / $699.99 goodness, doesn’t come with a disc drive - you’ll need to grab that separately. The original drive still works for the Pro, though, and you’ll find it below.
Sep. 10, 2024
While everyone is busy killing Tyranids in Space Marine 2, I’m bringing the stink as Nurgle’s number one Bulwark in PVP
Opinion | Space Marine 2’s PVP is one of the game’s biggest surprises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Truth be told, when it comes to Warhammer 40,000 on the tabletop, I’m utterly repulsed by the putrid Death Guard legion. And yet, when I get put on the Heretic Astartes team in Space Marine 2’s PVP mode, Eternal War, it’s impossible to resist playing the rotted Bulwark class because there is something so comically disgusting about this shield-wielding sicko.
Sep. 10, 2024
New space RPG from Mass Effect veterans has choices that impact you, your home world, your character progression, and your "loved ones"
Ripples through space and time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choices in interstellar RPG Exodus won’t just affect your party - they’ll stretch back across space and dilated time to hit your “loved ones.” Exodus is the debut time-hopping RPG from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by some absolute industry veterans, including long-timeBioWaredesigners. Studio co-founders Chad Robertson and James Ohlen have now sat down to answer some questions about their mysterious upcoming sci-fi epic.
Sep. 9, 2024
10 years later, Bungie is actually doing it: famously game-breaking Exotic sniper Ice Breaker is coming to Destiny 2 in the next dungeon
It’s finally happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 is bringing back one of the series' most overpowered weapons after a decade. The Ice Breaker Exotic sniper rifle, known for regenerating ammo that became a balancing nightmare forBungie, is coming soon. In ablog post celebrating 10 years of the Destiny franchise, Bungie teased that “as you may have already guessed thanks to our key art, a certain Exotic sniper rifle, one considered a myth by many at this point, is resurfacing in the upcoming dungeon.
Sep. 9, 2024
After 16 years, the OG indie roguelike Spelunky has just hit its final form with an official demake for a 42-year-old 8-bit gaming machine
Spelunky64 is an official demake of the OG indie roguelike for a beloved retro platform, but not the one you’re thinking of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie roguelike classic Spelunky has achieved what might just be its final form with the release of Spelunky64. The younger retro gamers among you might be thinking of Nintendo 64 here, but no - Spelunky64 is built for Commodore 64, the classic 8-bit computer system that launched in 1982.
Sep. 9, 2024
Where to find all three Dude Raiding egg artefacts in Astro Bot
Collect all Astro Bot Dude Raiding egg artefacts to unlock The Lost Eggacy Trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dude Raiding egg artefacts in Astro Bot are a nod to the items hidden through the Uncharted series, so once you’ve rescued the Nathan Drake Bot and used his pellet gun to start taking down enemies you’ll be on the hunt for these golden orbs.
Sep. 9, 2024
Another Marvel star has admitted to having no idea Robert Downey Jr. would be back as Doctor Doom: "What the f***?"
Don Cheadle had no idea Robert Downey Jr. would be back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel star Don Cheadle, who plays Rhodey in the MCU, has confessed to having no idea aboutRobert Downey Jr.’s return as Doctor Doom. The news was surprise announced at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con during Marvel’s blowout Hall H panel, making the crowd go wild.
Sep. 9, 2024
Astro Bot devs ditched an "expansive" open-world game because a "two-course meal" beats eating "a lot of food at a buffet"
He’s right, and he should say it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot developer Team Asobi initially considered making the hit platformer an open-world game early in development but decided against it in favor of something more focused. Speaking to theBBC, director Nicolas Doucet reveals that Team Asobi entertained the idea of an open-world game early in development but felt a more segmented, level-based approach was best for the project.
Sep. 9, 2024
Astro Bot devs follow up a strong launch with free DLC teases including more VIP bots to rescue and speedrun levels
Fans already have an idea of who those bots may be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot is following up a hot launch with even more content, as its director confirms we’re getting freeAstro Bot DLCthat includes challenge levels, leaderboards, new VIP bots, and more. Speaking toQuest Daily, studio director Nicolas Doucet confirms that we’re getting another content helping this year for the lowly sum of nothing.
Sep. 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 fans unlock forbidden D&D-style modding allowing for "level editing, save editing, and more" that Larian felt it "wouldn't be able to support"
Larian’s tools are in players' hands now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s long-awaitedPatch 7has finally arrived, and it hasn’t taken very long for fans to make the most out of the RPG’s new modding tool - players have already unlocked a secret developer mode, allowing for the creation of custom campaigns and more. Only two days after Patch 7’s hotly anticipated release, a mastermind modder known online as ‘Siegfre’ uploadedBG3 Toolkit Unlocked.
Sep. 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's speedrunning war reignites as former record holder returns to set the RPG's new Any% world record - and announces she's coming for her other titles too
“Rumors of my death were greatly exaggerated” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Baldur’s Gate 3’s leading speedrunners has returned after five months, reigniting the game’s hottest rivalry by setting a new world record and stating that she’s coming for the other categories too. Mae is one of the biggest names inBaldur’s Gate 3speedrunning, having held records in all three of the RPG’s major categories.
Sep. 9, 2024
Beetlejuice 2 and Wednesday creators are making a horror movie about a supernatural ice cream man
You heard that right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alfred Gough and Miles Millar are adapting a horror comic for the big screen, and the premise is straight out of our childhood nightmares. The duo, who currently serve as the showrunners for Netflix’s Wednesday and most recently penned the screenplay forBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, have acquired the rights to the horror anthology comic Ice Cream Man.
Sep. 9, 2024
Bungie confirms Destiny 2 is done with annual expansions and Episodes – now the MMO will get 2 "medium-sized" expansions plus 4 free updates a year
Codename: Apollo is Destiny 2’s next expansion, a “nonlinear” adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 is moving away from its longstanding annual expansion model after The Final Shape,Bungieannounced ina seismic blog postmarking the series' 10-year anniversary and charting its future, and embracing “medium-sized” expansions released twice a year and cut with four annual free updates. Game director Tyson Green reckons Destiny 2 has “become too rigid,” with expansions starting to feel “too formulaic” and “over too quickly with little replay value.
Sep. 9, 2024
Colin Farrell is ready to rule Gotham in these exclusive new images from The Penguin
Get a new look at The Batman sequel series debuting this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set across eight episodes, The Penguin dives deeper into Gotham’s criminal underworld than ever before to introduce Falcone’s deadly children, including Cristin Milioti’s Sofia – otherwise known as serial killer The Hangman – rival crime family the Maronis and a wild card in the shape of Rhenzy Feliz’s Victor Aguilar, who becomes something of a protege to Oz.
Sep. 9, 2024
Days Gone studio celebrates its cameo in “masterpiece” platformer Astro Bot, but one former developer says it’s a sad “way to protect your legacy”
Call it a draw, then? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the many PlayStation games to cameo in the hot new platformer on the block Astro Bot is Days Gone, though how neat that is seemingly differs depending on which of the game’s developers you ask. “Astro Bot is a masterpiece!“saysBend Studio community manager Kevin McAllister. “Such a well-designed, creative, and polished experience that brings me so much joy.
Sep. 9, 2024
Destiny 2 is experimenting with Metroidvania and roguelike DNA as Bungie admits "Destiny is too complex" and "you practically need a PhD to decide what to play"
Bungie wants to change things up and also make things simpler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Destiny is too complex,” says game director Tyson Green inone of many chunky Bungie blog posts. “With literally hundreds of activities, you practically need a PhD to decide what to play and how to get rewards you’re looking for.” To address this, Bungie’s planning an overhaul for Destiny 2’s activity UI “to make it easier for everyone to find and launch into great activities.
Sep. 9, 2024
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred is bringing back the series-favorite mercenary system to cover the "soft spot" that Blizzard says exists in each and every class build
Glass canon enthusiasts rejoice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is bringing back the RPG series' beloved mercenary system in Vessel of Hatred to help you “round out your build.” That comes from Diablo’s general manager Rod Fergusson, who says the team opted to bring the system back – as opposed to Diablo 3’s Auction House – as it’s been part of the franchise in one way or another for the past 21 years “at least.
Sep. 9, 2024
DuckTales writer Brandon Montclare on exploring Duckburg and why the new comic is Uncle Scrooge's story
Interview | Brandon Montclare on why he’s dialing things back to 1987 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney’s DuckTales (“oo-woo-oo!") was a staple of Saturday morning TV in the late ’80s and early ’90s, with the globetrotting adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie offering a winning combination of laugh-out-loud comedy and high stakes globetrotting adventures with bags of charm.
Sep. 9, 2024
Dune 3 gets a positive update as director Denis Villeneuve confirms work has started on the script
Ready your Sandworms for Dune 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Audiences have been hankering for a third movie sinceDune: Part Twowas released this year.The sequel smashed box office records, opening at $178 million globally, surpassingDune: Part One. Earlier in the interview the director touched on the success of the second movie, which seems to be a driving factor to the threequel going forward.
Sep. 9, 2024
Elizabeth Olsen gets candid about Marvel’s post-WandaVision treatment of Scarlet Witch: "I think people didn’t know what to do with me for a second there…"
Olsen is happy to come back if they can find a good way to incorporate Wanda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elizabeth Olsen says it didn’t seem like Marvel knew what to do with Scarlet Witch after WandaVision, but that she’d be happy to reprise the role if the MCU finds a way that makes sense. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Sep. 9, 2024
Episode Aigis proves that Persona 3 Reload could’ve been bigger
Opinion | Atlus didn’t need to limit the remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload’s final DLC is here, with Episode Aigis bringing players back for another trip to Tatsumi Port Island – only this time, we’re controlling the eponymous android Aigis instead of the stylish remake’s silent protagonist. Set after the events of the main game – which I won’t spoil here – this expansion offers new ornate dungeons to explore, challenging bosses, and extra insight into its cast.
Sep. 9, 2024
First look at Sex Education star as the villain in new historical epic William Tell
Exclusive: “I never thought I would get an opportunity like this in my career” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new historical epic on the horizon. And, no, we’re not talking about a certain swords and sandals sequel. Directed by Nick Hamm, William Tell is a fresh cinematic take on the fabled Swiss marksman that could do for crossbows what Gladiator did for gladius swords.
Sep. 9, 2024
First reviews for Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's R-rated romance say the two leads have "charm in abundance"
We Live in Time premiered at this year’s TIFF When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reviews of We Live in Time, a new movie starring Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, are in after the movie premiered at Toronto International Film Festival, and critics can’t get enough of the duo’s performances. The R-ratedA24romantic drama debuted to a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80%.
Sep. 9, 2024
Former Resident Evil developers reveal new studio, teasing PC and Nintendo Switch release of their debut game, which couldn't look less like Resident Evil if it tried
Birdkin Studio is “currently working” on its first project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomveterans Hideaki Utsumi and Saori Utsumi are best known for their work on theResident Evilseries' soundtracks - but they’ve now founded their own small studio and are heading a new project together. The composer couple announced new company Birdkin Studio in a recentpost, describing it as “small” with only Hideaki and Saori heading development.
Sep. 9, 2024
How to get Armory Data in Space Marine 2 and how to use it
You need Armory Data in Space Marine 2 to unlock improved weapons and upgrade them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting Space Marine 2 Armory Data isn’t easy as this collectible resource is hard to find but integral to improving your weapons for Operations. It comes in three rarities – Master-Crafted, Artificer, and Relic – each corresponding with the different weapon rarity tiers inSpace Marine 2.
Sep. 9, 2024
Hugh Grant's new horror movie gets rave first reactions saying the star's performance is "one of the best of his career"
First reactions for Heretic are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24’s upcoming horror movie Heretic has had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and first reactions to the strange Hugh Grant starrer are officially in. “Heretic was absolutely BRILLIANT! One of the most intelligent horror films I’ve seen. The film breezes along, with the suspense hooking you from the beginning & not letting go,” saysLauren Bradshaw.
Sep. 9, 2024
James Gunn announces late 2025 release date for Peacemaker season 2 as it will "follow" the events of Superman
Peacemaker won’t be back for a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite filming already being well underway on Peacemaker season 2,James Gunnhas confirmed it won’t hit screens for another year yet. Sharing an update onThreads, the DC Studios head was asked what year we’ll see the show. This isn’t the first detail we’ve had on the return of John Cena’s antihero as Gunn previously teased where the story will begin.
Sep. 9, 2024
Just 69 players earned Concord's Platinum before the doomed shooter could be taken offline, according to a leading tracking site
Nice. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For now, at least, Concord is dead, and the dust has settled on the game community’s attempts to grind for its platinum trophy. WhenSonyand developer Firewalk announced last week that Concord would be taken offline while they attempted to find"the best path ahead"for the shooter, players realized that the potential was there for the game’s Platinum Trophy to become one of the rarest awards out there.
Sep. 9, 2024
Marvel celebrates the long-awaited re-release of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 by putting its iconic art on variant covers for Iron Man, the Avengers, the X-Men, Spider-Man, and more
Marvel Vs. Capcom 2 has some of the most iconic concept art of all time by Bengus, and Marvel is putting it on a new line of variant covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In December, Marvel Vs.Capcom2 is getting a long-awaited re-release as part of the Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics compilation, which includes a whole spate of classic games.
Sep. 9, 2024
Mike Flanagan’s new horror movie called "one of the all-time great Stephen King’s adaptations" as it lands a strong Rotten Tomatoes score
The Life of Chuck has made its debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan’s long-awaited Stephen King movie The Life of Chuck has premiered, and the early reactions are very strong. The new horror based on a novella from genre maestro King bowed at the Toronto International Film Festival and is currently sitting at 85% onRotten Tomatoes, based on 13 reviews.
Sep. 9, 2024
Minecraft retires its controversial mob vote and completely revamps how it does updates: "We know that you want new Minecraft content more often"
Gone but not forgotten When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft developerMojang Studios announcedit’s no longer putting its focus on one big annual update. Instead, the team will focus on a number of free updates throughout the year. This announcement comes off the heels of the firstMinecraft movie trailer, which was released to a mixed reception. These new game updates are intended to vary in scope and size, but will allegedly release more consistently throughout the year.
Sep. 9, 2024
Netflix's new #1 movie is an action thriller with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Rebel Ridge is a hit with Netflix viewers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new number 1 movie is Rebel Ridge, an action thriller from Green Room director Jeremy Saulnier. The movie debuted on the streamer this past Friday (September 6) and currently has a score of 95% on Rotten Tomatoes. Aaron Pierre, who’s previously appeared in movies like M.
Sep. 9, 2024
New Valve shooter Deadlock is still in invite-only alpha, but it's already got "very blatant" cheaters
Look away, Team Fortress 2 fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadlock,Valve’s new shooter/MOBA hybrid, already has a problem with cheaters, which is presumably giving fans of Valve’s other shooters delicious schadenfreude and/or terror-filled flashbacks. Last week, footage of players utilizing some of Deadlock’s first cheats emerged. In the video, two players can be seen taking advantage of aim-botting and what appear to be bullets that curve around corners.
Sep. 9, 2024
Nobody tell Mark Cerny but PlayStation just leaked a video titled PS5 Pro ahead of its fancy "technical presentation"
Never has the PS5 looked so professional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just in case you had an ounce of doubt left about whether or notSony’s announcing thePS5 Protomorrow, whoever’s managing the PlayStation YouTube channel has seemingly let the cat all the way out of the bag with a video simply titled ‘PS5 Pro.’ You can still go see that unlistedYouTubevideo - it’s just a brief stinger for the upcoming PS5 presentation with a note that “the journey continues” - but it’s now been retitled ‘PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation.
Sep. 9, 2024
On the heels of Concord's flop, PlayStation rolls out an official survey gauging players on its biggest live service win: Helldivers 2
Hello, do you have a moment to talk about Helldivers 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asthe creators of Concord mourn the shooter’s hasty end, publisherSonyis continuing its pursuit of the live service dollar and tapping its biggest win in the space for some timely feedback. A new survey straight from PlayStation Research asked players ofHelldivers 2, which is also owned and published by Sony, how they’re feeling about the game, and it was quickly struck by so much democracy that it was pulled – but then seemingly reposted.
Sep. 9, 2024
One of the best Netflix movies of the year with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is a bittersweet exploration of grief
His Three Daughters shows why we find comfort in stories about grief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grief is no stranger to the movies. In the last year alone, the death of a family member has been explored in everything fromJulia Louis-Dreyfus' comedy-drama Tuesdaytowrestling biopic The Iron Claw. But, like falling in (and out of) love, grief is one of those things that just doesn’t get old on the silver screen.
Sep. 9, 2024
Orlando Bloom has spoken to Andy Serkis about a potential Lord of the Rings return as Legolas, and it sounds like AI could be involved
Orlando Bloom could be back in the pointy ears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Orlando Bloom is open to heading back to Middle-earth. Bloom, of course, played Legolas in all six of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings and Hobbit movies. Now, though, Gollum performerAndy Serkis is set to helm another installment in the fantasy franchise, andIan McKellan has already revealed Gandalf is likely to return.
Sep. 9, 2024
Paul Mescal gets bloody in exclusive Gladiator 2 image, as Ridley Scott explains why going back to Rome in the sequel was a dealbreaker
Exclusive: Ridley Scott opens up on the importance of returning to the Colosseum in Gladiator 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott’sGladiator 2sees the action return to the Colosseum as Lucius Verus (Paul Mescal) takes his place in the brutal arena. However, the director explains to Total Film that returning to the location was a dealbreaker when deciding whether to bring back his Oscar-winning epic.
Sep. 9, 2024
PS5 Pro announcement stream - when the PS5 Technical Presentation starts and how to watch it
It looks like we’re just a short time away from finally getting the PS5 Pro reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everybody’s expecting aPS5 Proannouncement stream now thatSonyhas announced a PS5 Technical Presentation, and there are plenty of good reasons why. The event is now less than 24 hours away, so if you’re not sure where to tune in, just keep scrolling - we’ve got you covered.
Sep. 9, 2024
Reactions to Amy Adams' bizarre movie where she turns into a dog say it's "so much better than the trailer would have you believe"
Nightbitch reactions are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amy Adams’s upcoming movie Nightbitchmight have received a bizarre trailer, but reactions to the movie following its Toronto International Film Festival premiere have been very positive. The film sees Adams’s character losing her identity as a new mother, and also, strangely enough, believing herself to be turning into a dog.
Sep. 9, 2024
Renowned truth teller Andrew Garfield shuts down Spider-Man 4 rumors but offers a glimmer of hope: "You can always find another story to tell"
Don’t believe everything you read on the web When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrew Garfield has shut down rumors that he will appear in Spider-Man 4. Since his return as his Amazing Spider-Man iteration inNo Way Home, the internet has been abuzz with speculation that Andrew Garfield will reprise the role in a future project; one prominent whisper claims it could even be alongside Tom Holland and Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 4.
Sep. 9, 2024
Someone made a shot-for-shot animated remake of the Minecraft movie trailer and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see all day
A Minecraft Movie is out next spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone has rather impressively made a shot-for-shot remake of the A Minecraft Movie trailer – and it’s the cutest thing you’ll see all day. Within just a few days of thefirst trailer for A Minecraft Moviehitting the internet, animator Alumio created an animated version of the trailer and posted it toYouTube.
Sep. 9, 2024
Speak No Evil review: "A horror remake that honors the original while serving up some brutal surprises"
A remake that doesn’t cook the goose. Full of wince-worthy moments of the correct kind. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. No English-language remake would ever have the cojones to match it, right? Tellingly, when it was announced that Blumhouse Productions would be cranking out a redo starring James McAvoy and Mackenzie Davis, the go-to comparison was the remake of George Sluizer’s suffocating Dutch horror The Vanishing (1988).
Sep. 9, 2024
Speak No Evil's James McAvoy is "glad" he didn't watch the original before signing up to the horror remake: "I don't know if I'd have taken the role"
Exclusive: The actor also opens up about his larger-than-life character Patrick Feld and what drew him to the project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James McAvoy hadn’t seen the original Speak No Evil before he was cast in James Watkins' new take – and he’s happy he hadn’t, too, or else he might not have signed up to the horror movie at all.
Sep. 9, 2024
Speak No Evil's James McAvoy says he's "never seen the problem" with remaking films: "Great stories can be told again and again"
Exclusive: The X-Men actor claims that the two movies “say different things” and that he “didn’t make it” for those who’ve seen the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that when James Watkins' new take on Speak No Evil was first announced, just a year on from the Danish original’s release, people hadthoughts. Horror fans flocked to social media to wonder aloud as to the benefits of a Hollywood version, as they drew attention to the fact that much of Christian Tafrdup’s film is in English anyway.
Sep. 9, 2024
Star Wars and Lion King actor James Earl Jones dies at 93
Beloved actor James Earl Jones has died at age 93 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lauded actor and performer James Earl Jones has died at age 93, as reported byDeadline, who confirmed the news with Jones' management company. Jones is best known as the original voice actor behind Darth Vader inStar WarsandMufasaof The Lion King, roles he returned to throughout his life.
Sep. 9, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws didn't have the Red Dead Redemption-style depth I was looking for, but it's a huge improvement over Ubisoft's traditional open worlds
Opinion | Early comparisons to Rockstar’s western didn’t quite pan out, but that doesn’t mean the door should be closed on future attempts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the opening hours of Star Wars Outlaws, there’s a moment that feels magical. After crash-landing on the plains of Toshara Moon, you’re set loose with a speeder and tasked with reaching the nearby city before a pursuing group of bandits turn protagonist Kay Vess to scoundrel Swiss cheese.
Sep. 9, 2024
The 33 greatest Fast & Furious moments
Live life a quarter mile at a time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who among us lives life a quarter mile at a time? The Fast & Furious franchise, also officially known as the Fast Saga, is one of the biggest Hollywood franchises in history with nearly a dozen sequels and billions of dollars grossed at the box office.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Baldur's Gate 3 mod that lets you add every companion to your party is about to get even more chaotic
Get ready for Tactician Enhanced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Patch 7has finally arrived toBaldur’s Gate 3, and it looks like Larian Studios was as eager as the community to try out some of the newly officially integrated mods - including the popular party limit remover, a mod that’s about to get even better. One of the “very first” mods, as publishing director Michael “Cromwelp” Douse reveals in a recentpost, that Larian tested publicly post Patch 7 was one that axes the pesky party limit in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Batman director Matt Reeves says they discussed having Robert Pattinson in The Penguin, but ultimately turned it down
Exclusive: Matt Reeves states categorically that Robert Pattinson doesn’t appear in The Penguin, even as Bruce Wayne When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New spin-off series The Penguin may be an offshoot from The Batman, but don’t expect Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight to make an appearance. However, Matt Reeves, director of the original film and executive producer on The Penguin, says they did consider it.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Borderlands movie might have forgotten about this fan-favorite character, but a new Borderlands 3 mod puts them front and center
Back with a vengeance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new mod forBorderlands 3in development that replaces the operative Zane with the marksman Mordecai from the original Borderlands. Mordecai’s absence fromthe critically panned Borderlands movieleft fans scratching their heads, but, luckily, our favorite bird boy is getting some love from the community. While the Mordecai mod is still in active development, it’s almost finished according to its creatorEpicNNG.
Sep. 9, 2024
The fantasy MMO that un-MMOed itself after the devs bought the rights back is relaunching as a co-op RPG with D&D show Critical Role on board
A crossover no one saw coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprise turn of events, the action RPG Wayfinder is partnering with the Dungeons & Dragons podcast-turned-enterprise Critical Role for some upcoming cosmetic-only DLC - alongside the game’s 1.0 release.This news comes from anannouncement on the game’s Steam forums, where the team dives into more about how this crossover came to be.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Flash's Supergirl Sasha Calle gives advice to new DCU Supergirl Milly Alcock: "Have so much fun"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Supergirl actor Sasha Calle has kind words for new Supergirl actor Milly Alcock. “Have so much fun. You look so badass, I love that. Fucking kill it. Have fun,” Calle told IndieWire at the TIFF premiere of On Swift Horses. You can watch the sweet clip below. Calle made her feature film debut in Andy Muschietti’s The Flash, starring Kara Zor-El aka Supergirl, and becoming the first Latina to ever take on the role.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom almost had a different name, but Nintendo was worried it was a massive spoiler
Unfortunately, Nintendo was also running out of time to change it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom almost had a very different name, but Nintendo was worried it would be a massive spoiler. As part of the new Tears of the Kingdom artbook, series producer Eiji Aonuma explained that one of the front-running names for Tears of the Kingdom would have let an important detail about the game’s narrative “slip.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Mobile Gaming Show launches this September with exclusive reveals, trailers, developer interviews, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mobile Gaming Show will air on Thursday, September 26 at 10am PT, 1pm ET, 6pm BST and 7pm CEST onYouTube, Twitch, X, TikTok, and Facebook – you can also watch the show right here on GamesRadar+. For more information, please visitfuturegamesshow.com. And for sponsorship and partnership inquiries, please email Melissa Makhmaltchi: melissa.makhmaltchi@futurenet.com.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Penguin star talks bringing comic book villain The Hangman to life in The Batman spin-off show
Exclusive: Actor Cristin Milioti discusses her take on the villainous Sofia Falcone in the upcoming TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming The Batman spin-off TV show The Penguin may be helmed by Colin Farrell’s returning gangster Oz Cobb, but he isn’t the only major player in town. Although The Hangman has appeared on-screen before in TV series Gotham, where she was played by Crystal Reed, The Penguin puts a new spin on the character.
Sep. 9, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners are choosing to "remain silent" on a Lord of the Rings mystery that has gone unanswered for 90 years
Is Old Tom something more than Middle-earth’s “eldest”? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Bombadilis many things in Lord of the Rings, but is hetheGod of Middle-earth? It’s a debate that has raged on among Tolkien fans and scholars alike for decades, but The Rings of Power showrunners have no intention of putting an end to the mystery once and for all.
Sep. 9, 2024
There’s some dark foreshadowing in The Rings of Power that you probably missed – and it might be a callback to a gruesome scene from The Lord of the Rings
It’s not looking good for Isildur When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2 episode 3 has a creepy bit of foreshadowing that you might have missed – and we cannot stop thinking about it. In episode 3, there’s a quick scene where Isildur comes across a lake or river of some kind and reaches down to get a drink.
Sep. 9, 2024
Tiny Tina's Wonderlands and Diablo 4 support studio lays off 139 out of 200 workers as Embracer Group fallout continues
Lost Boys Interactive has been gutted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lost Boys Interactive, an Embracer-owned support studio forDiablo 4, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and PUBG, has been hit with another round of layoffs. The total number of affected employees is 139, and according to the studio’swebsite, there were around 200 employees before the layoffs. The remote first studio shared the news onLinkedIn, saying the workforce reduction has impacted employees across “several” states in the US.
Sep. 9, 2024
Turns out the Acer Nitro Blaze 7 already exists, but I’m not mad about it
Could Acer make a boutique handheld budget-friendly? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAcerNitro Blaze 7 is set to be the nextbest gaming handheldcontender to enter the fold, but the portable PC might not be entirely new. By that, I mean we’re likely looking at a rebranded device that comes with all the same features paired with a newer AMD chip.
Sep. 9, 2024
All eyes turn to PS5 Pro as Sony surprise announces an imminent "PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation"
PS5 Pro confirmed? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas announced a PlayStation 5 Technical Presentation for September 10, and everyone’s already certain this will be the final confirmation of the long-rumoredPS5 Pro. “Join us for a streamed presentation hosted by Mark Cerny, Lead Architect of the PS5 console,” Sony says in itsannouncement. “The 9-minute Technical Presentation will focus on PS5 and innovations in gaming technology.
Sep. 8, 2024
2023's most slept-on RPG finally hits consoles, and at $5 million in sales it's a big win for a cute series that's quietly been ticking along for nearly 10 years
WitchSpring R is the fastest-selling game in the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With its recent console port, WitchSpring R has made more than $5 million in sales, making it a major win for the wholesome crafty RPG series that’s been trucking along in the background for almost a decade. WitchSpring R first bought itself toSteamshelves last year, where it reached ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ user reviews thanks to its commitment to uncomplicated fun.
Sep. 8, 2024
Astro Bot credits hint at missing Assassin's Creed, Stellar Blade, Worms, and Rayman cameos that might come as DLC
Team Asobi gives thanks to studios without any presence in the series-spanning platformer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Astro Bot credits curiously include mentions of multiple games that don’t make a cameo appearance in PlayStation’s new platformer. Astro Bot takes the platforming mascot across an entire galaxy to save 150 VIP bots cosplaying as important characters from PlayStation’s 30-year history - here’show to find all Astro Bot collectiblesif you’re struggling with the rescue mission - which includes recognizable faces fromSony’s owned-studios and third-party partners.
Sep. 8, 2024
GTA 6 music deal blasted as "utterly unacceptable" by musician who says his band was offered just $7,500 each by Rockstar, despite GTA 5's $8.5 billion revenue
Don’t count on hearing this band around Vice City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Martyn Ware has clarified that the GTA 6 music deal his band was offered amounted to $7,500 for each of the song’s three writers. In response to a tweet about the offer, Ware, singer of band Heaven 17, confirmed that the deal was not $7,500 total, but “$7,500 each for three writers,” amounting to a total payout of $22,500.
Sep. 8, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle overcomes God of War Ragnarok's overeager tip-giver issue with a simple camera trick
A modern day fix for a modern day problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overly chatty protagonists have become a staple in modern gaming. Most notably, Horizon: Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok’s talkative characters will give hints for puzzles mere moments after entering a room. Indiana Jones and the Great Circledeveloper MachineGames has a simple solution to this problem using one of Indy’s trusted tools – his camera.
Sep. 8, 2024
Resident Evil and Dead Space writer's cyberpunk Metroidvania RPG has already doubled its Kickstarter goal with romance "echoing the depth" of Mass Effect
And a super cool teleporting sword When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Altered Alma has already more than doubled its Kickstarter funding goal, and after playing its early demo, I can totally see why. Altered Alma is a Metroidvania that mixes acrobatic action-platforming with some RPG progression, all wrapped up in a gorgeous cyberpunk art style that has layers of small details hidden in the background just waiting to be soaked up.
Sep. 8, 2024
World of Warcraft veteran says MMO power leveling is a "mistake": "Getting to level cap should be an accomplishment, not a blip"
Project Ghost “won’t forsake” endgame at the expense of power leveling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft and League of Legends MMO veteran Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street says that it’s a “mistake” to let players power level their way to the level cap. In a recent tweet, Street, who spent nearly six years at Blizzard as lead systems designer on WoW before leaving for Riot where he’d spend two years heading up the LoL MMO, revealed his thoughts on letting players speed to the endgame.
Sep. 7, 2024
Blizzard's cancelled survival game Odyssey resurfaces in alleged leaks showing its fairytale "new universe"
Blizzard’s first new IP since Overwatch was scrapped earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard’s cancelled survival game, said to have been called Odyssey, has resurfaced in a series of alleged screenshots. Blizzard announced the project early on with the concept art above, which seemingly had our characters leaving their modern-day urban home and entering a fairytale fantasy world set in a"whole new universe.
Sep. 7, 2024
20 years of MMO history comes full circle as Old School RuneScape reveals official "community servers" that give players "full control over gameplay modifiers"
The ghost of Moparscape, is that you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MMOs and private servers go together like peanut butter and legally questionable jelly, and few MMOs can match RuneScape, now the resurrected and retrofitted Old School RuneScape, for the sheer volume and variety of unofficial fan-made variants. These “private servers” usually boiled down to amuchfaster way to obtain rare items and high levels compared to the actual game, but they came in all shapes and sizes, from imbalanced PvP badlands that had worse economies than the 1930s, to serious role-playing and quest hubs that were legitimately thoughtfully designed.
Sep. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's official mod support prompts over "a million mods installed in less than 24 hours," from new races to fresh XP cheats
Patch 7 opened up a whole new can of worms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3mods are absolutely booming ever since developer Larian Studios added official support for players' weird and wonderful ideas. Baldur’s Gate 3 seventh major update added official mod support to the smash hit RPG - alongsideevil endingsand18,000 words worth of patch notes- which means it’s now easier than ever to pick and install mods for the game via Steam.
Sep. 7, 2024
"Thank you team, we made something awesome" - Concord developers mourn the failed FPS that PlayStation pulled the plug on after just 14 days
Some of them played until the very end - or at least until they had to go to bed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And just like that,Concord servers are now offline. PlayStation pulled the plug on itsstruggling hero shooterjust two weeks after it stepped out into the brutal live service arena, while Firewalk Studios works out"the best path ahead.
Sep. 7, 2024
Cozy shop management RPG "inspired by Kiki's Delivery Service, Persona 5, and Paris" is absolutely killing it on Kickstarter
The Witch’s Bakery already passed its initial funding goal in just two days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witch’s Bakery is a shop-management RPG that’s pulling inspiration from all the right places - or at least all the places that have me very excited - and no surprise, it’s already killing it on Kickstarter so far. The Witch’s Bakery’s name pretty much says it all.
Sep. 7, 2024
I never thought Astro Bot would dethrone Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth as my GOTY, but then I found out it has the JRPG's legendary main protagonist turned cute
Cute Kiryu for life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot’s stellar reviews have me counting down the minutes to 5:00pm tonight, when I can log off here and go give it a try. I know it’s good; so good that manypeople are comparing it to the best Super Mario Bros. gamesand positioning it as an early GOTY frontrunner.
Sep. 7, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle devs put a focus on the "danger level" of using guns because "Indy doesn't have superpowers"
Back to basics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite MachineGames making two of last generation’sbest FPS games, the team isn’t pushing gunplay as the main path forward inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. The team views guns as more of a “fallback solution” rather than the main focus. Speaking toEdge magazine, creative director Axel Torvenius says “We do not encourage gunplay.
Sep. 7, 2024
Indiana Jones and The Great Circle devs say getting the fist-fighting right is "really hard" because the "bar has been raised considerably" in the last 20 years
Times are changing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game combat has a lot of components that need to work in tandem for players to feel the satisfaction of a visceral hit, and that’s whyIndiana Jones and the Great Circledeveloper MachineGames has set out to ensure that everything comes together to make the fist-fighting feel impactful. Speaking toEdge magazine, design director Jens Andersson recalls how the team at MachineGames worked on first-person fist-fighting 20 years ago.
Sep. 7, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws director agrees the early instant-fail stealth missions are "incredibly punishing," and Ubisoft is easing the pain with a patch coming "maybe in 10 days"
Hotfix inbound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Difficulty spikes in video games are nothing new, but in the case ofStar Wars Outlawsearly missions they are a bit too punishing - even for the developer’s taste. However, the developers atUbisoftMassive can “see through data” some elements that are not working as intended. We asked creative director Julian Gerighty about the game’s controversial instant-fail stealth missions.
Sep. 7, 2024
The best Ames 85 loadout for Black Ops 6
Your enemies won’t know what hit them with this Black Ops 6 Ames 85 loadout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 Ames 85 loadout suits players that like to land precise shots at medium to long range. With the right attachments you’ll maintain a high movement speed to duck in and out of fights, flanking your opponents and landing damage-boosted headshots.
Sep. 7, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 SVD sniper build and loadout
Bag long-range sniper kills with this BO6 SVD loadout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best SVD build for Black Ops 6 beefs up an excellent sniper rifle, using attachments to improve its speed and handling. Sniping is always fun in BO6 the SVD is already one of the most popular guns. At least judging by how often I’m being taken down by it, that is.
Sep. 7, 2024
The best C9 build for Black Ops 6
Dominate the Black Ops 6 mid-range meta with this C9 loadout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This best Black Ops 6 C9 loadout deals accurate damage at mid-range, with a fast and fluid build that makes use of the best attachments for this SMG. The C9 can be tricky to handle if not set up correctly, so it’s important to pair it with the right Perks, sidearm and the most effective tactical gear.
Sep. 6, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard creative director thinks there'll come a point in the games industry "where we can't make graphics better," so the focus will be on giving players "freedom" instead
“To me that’s the most interesting challenge,” John Epler says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardcreative director John Epler has given his thoughts on what he reckons the games industry will look like in 25 years, and he thinks there’ll come a point where developers' focus will be on giving players freedom. Speaking to Eurogamer, theBioWareveteran says that while there’s a “temptation to say it’s going to be a technological shift,” but when it comes down to it, “at a certain point, we come to the place where we can’t make graphics better.
Sep. 6, 2024
40 years after their first movie, the Ewoks are starring in their own Star Wars comic again
Interview | Writer Steve Orlando discusses his new Star Wars: Ewoks comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been over 40 years since the Ewoks debuted in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi, and in that time they’ve become the somewhat unlikely stars of their own animated series, a pair of TV movies, and yes, even comics. And now, thanks to writer Steve Orlando and artists Laura Braga and Álvaro Lopez, the Ewoks are starring in their own comic adventure once again.
Sep. 6, 2024
A Minecraft Movie release date, trailer, cast, and more news
A new video game movie is on its way! Here’s everything you need to know about the Minecraft movie. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And the studio isn’t holding back, as A Minecraft Movie kickstarted with a preliminary budget of $150 million and has a shining A-Lister cast featuring the likes of Jason Momoa and Jack Black. Now, that may seem like a lot, but if you are a gamer, you know why Tinsel Town has set its eyes on Minecraft and doesn’t mind investing in what could just be one of thebest video game moviesever made.
Sep. 6, 2024
A Minecraft Movie trailer reminds everyone of the games' most evil moment: "Kids cried on Christmas day that we killed the pig"
Minecraft: Story Mode was really something else When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Minecraft Movieis certainly, urm, a thing that exists. While the pig-looking sheep mutant thing above is trying its best to distract from our every waking thoughts, at least the blocky adaptation’sfirst weird trailerhas fans reminiscing on the series' weirder moments. Minecraft itself keeps its world-building on the softer side.
Sep. 6, 2024
A surprise Netflix true-crime documentary beat out The Rings of Power as the week’s most-watched show
Did you watch Worst Ex Ever? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power was not the most watched show on TV this week. The latest live-action Tolkien gig came in second place to Worst Ex Ever, a new Netflix true crime documentary show. Per Netflix, the logline is: “From chilling betrayals to murder plots, this true-crime docuseries dissects the dark side of love through eyewitness testimonies.
Sep. 6, 2024
After Patch 7, Baldur's Gate 3 player finds new "impossible" evil ending that Larian cut from the RPG, where your Tav gets sick of it all and "peaces out" at the big finale
Apathy is the greatest evil here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s seventh major updateis here - bringing with it a monstrous 18,000 words worth of patch notes - and one player has just discovered a new fiendish ending that proves the age-old adage about apathy being one of the truest forms of evil. I always love when an RPG lets players loose to be a little more than mischievous, andBaldur’s Gate 3was happy to oblige throughout its mammoth campaign.
Sep. 6, 2024
As Astro Bot emerges as a 2024 GOTY frontrunner, its director says "12 to 15 hours of condensed fun" beats 40 hours with parts "you feel like skipping"
In a year of live-service flops, Astro Bot is a refreshingly low commitment romp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot director Nicolas Doucet says he’d rather play short bursts of pure fun than spend dozens of hours playing a game that has parts you’d rather skip. The sequel to the underrated platform gem Astro’s Playroom, which is bundled into all PS5s as a purchase bonus, launched this week to absolutely stellar reviews.
Sep. 6, 2024
Astro Bot director wanted to fill a gap missing since PlayStation Studios "went from making cartoon games" to "mature, hyper-realistic games"
The Crash Bandicoot to The Last of Us pipeline left a “gap” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot developer Team Asobi wanted to fill a gap in PlayStation’s portfolio that went missing when some of its studios pivoted to “mature, hyper-realistic games.” Team Asobi just released its latest platformer about the adorable mascot who’s traversing across almost 30 years of PlayStation history to save the console’s most-loved icons - or bots cosplaying as said icons - andAstro Bot quickly dethroned Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as the year’s best-reviewed game.
Sep. 6, 2024
At a rough time for Destiny 2, Bungie says it will reveal more of the MMO's next chapter, Codename Frontiers, next week – but 10th anniversary plans are "light"
Destiny is about to be 10 years old – expect “a small in-game celebration” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cycle of ups and downs that has defined Destiny 2 reached new extremes in the aftermath of The Final Shape. The best expansion in the MMO’s history was almost immediately followed bysevere layoffs at developer Bungie, with many recognizable Destiny veterans among those cut or leaving.
Sep. 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 doesn't change one bard's grisly fate, but I'm glad she's dead
Opinion | Sometimes, dead is better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Within the first few hours of a Dark Urge playthrough, there are two signs that things aren’t about to go the way you planned. The first, infamously, happens if you so much as think about biting off poor Gale’s hand as he reaches for help through his portal.
Sep. 6, 2024
Beetlejuice 3? After watching the new sequel I'd rather see a spin-off for its best new character
Opinion: Rather than make another Beetlejuice movie, I think one character should get their own spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s showtime! Tim Burton’s highly anticipated comedy-horror sequelBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceis finally here, reuniting us with our beloved Betelgeuse, Lydia, and Delia Deetz almost 40 years after the ‘Ghost with the Most’ first stepped foot in Winter River. But as much as I absolutely loved seeing those all too familiar characters again, after watching the new sequel I have to admit that the stand out has to be one of the movie’s newcomers - Lydia’s daughter Astrid Deetz played by Jenna Ortega.
Sep. 6, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice ending explained: What happens to Betelgeuse, what's with Lydia's dream, and all your questions answered
Here’s what goes down at the end of Beetlejuice 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for theBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceending explained, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything you need to know about the head spinning finale right here, including Lydia’s weird dream sequence and all of the questions you may have regarding each character’s whereabouts, whether they are still in the afterlife or not.
Sep. 6, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice post-credits scene: Does the sequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits start rolling? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited comedy horror sequelBeetlejuice Beetlejuicehas finally arrived on the big screen. Back in Winter River, the Deetz family are mourning the loss of Charles Deetz, but before long The Ghost With the Most is summoned and causes chaos once again. The movie welcomes back original cast members Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, alongside new faces Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, and Monica Bellucci as Beetlejuice’s wife.
Sep. 6, 2024
Before even leaving early access, Space Marine 2 is already the biggest Steam debut for its developer and publisher
The Warhammer 40,000 hack ‘n’ shooter doesn’t fully launch until next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is debuting to some monstrous (monstrously big, that is) player numbers on Steam, and it’s still in early access. Space Marine 2 reunites us with our hulking main man Captain Titus for another round of Gears of Warsy alien blasting mixed in with God of Wary bloody melee action, and it seems the super soldier hasn’t lost his edge in the last decade since players are flocking to the game in numbers rivaling the Tyranid swarms.
Sep. 6, 2024
Best streaming mixers in 2024: Master your live audio like a pro
The best streaming mixers will make your lives scream with production value - as loudly as you want them to. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best streaming mixers will make managing your live-stream audio a blast. Audio is so, so important for gaming content on Twitch,YouTube, or whichever platform you broadcast to, and having dedicated hardware to help you control it helps to make things seem professional.
Sep. 6, 2024
Deadlock players find new in-progress hero Slork, some sort of shark man who chomps people and resembles a Dota 2 hero, and I already know he's my main
Slark, meet Slork When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slork seems like a cool dude. He’s a new in-progress Deadlock hero discovered by beta players and he has this sweet shark skull helmet thing on, he’s wearing some sort of spiky black garment you can only get at certain types of stores, and he jumps onto people and chomps on ‘em.
Sep. 6, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy would often call for "fresh lube on Hugh" on set, but it's not as weird as it sounds
It makes sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Jackman has revealed maybe the weirdest piece of direction that Shawn Levy gave on the set ofDeadpool and Wolverine– though it does make perfect sense, honest. In a Twitter post talking about his fitness regime for the movie and thanking his “incredible team” for their help getting into shape, Jackman revealed that, to make his muscles shine on screen, he’d be oiled up.
Sep. 6, 2024
Director of critically panned game adaptions clowns on Borderlands movie's $90m flop, only to cancel his next game adaption after crowdfunding just $850
Sorry, Uwe Boll’s Postal sequel isn’t happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month, controversial director Uwe Boll - best known for a string of not-great-at-best video game movie adaptations - took aim at the Borderlands movie’s commercial failure. Unfortunately for Boll, what went around has come around, as he’s been forced to cancel the crowdfund for his new movie after drawing in just $850 of his $2.
Sep. 6, 2024
"Someone will find a way": Baldur's Gate 3 fans are determined to change a certain bard's fate as Larian reminds them "there is only death" surrounding the Dark Urge
She deserves better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaitedPatch 7has finally arrived toBaldur’s Gate 3, and fans are discovering that Larian Studios was actually serious about one beloved bard’s fate remaining unchanged at the hands of theDark Urge- much to their dismay. This article contains story spoilers for Dark Urge playthroughs of Baldur’s Gate 3. Patch 7 is massive, but it’s especially big for Dark Urge players - with new evil endings, there are plenty of fresh bloody routes for more chaotically inclined fans to embark on.
Sep. 6, 2024
Everyone’s favorite heist series is back as Ocean's 14 is a go with Brad Pitt and George Clooney
The boys are (reportedly) back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The boys are back. Oceans 14 is reportedly in the works with Brad Pitt as Rusty Ryan and George Clooney as Danny Ocean. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox Lauren Milici is a Senior Entertainment Writer for GamesRadar+ currently based in the Midwest.
Sep. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's difficulty initially raised some concerns, but it was ultimately such a hit that Yoshi-P wants to continue moving in that direction
It sounds like we can expect more tricky dungeons and raids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like Final Fantasy 14’s harder dungeon and raid content is here to stay, as director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says the reaction to the Dawntrail expansion’s difficulty was overall very positive - eventually. In a newinterview with Famitsu(translated viaGoogleand DeepL, but alsosummarisedonline), Yoshida acknowledges the difficulty of Dawntrail’s content, noting that some people had questioned whether it may have been a bit too hard for casual players.
Sep. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi can't stay away, says he's taking back his retirement plans because making games "may be more of a pleasure than a job"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi says he reversed course on his retirement plans because he simply loves making games that much. “I made Fantasian thinking it might really be a retirement piece, but yes, I am withdrawing it,” Sakaguchi said. “We are starting to make progress on a new work … which means we are working on a new one.
Sep. 6, 2024
Where to find all eight Bot of War ravens in Astro Bot
Defeat all Astro Bot Bot of War ravens to earn the Eyes Of The All-Father Trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bot of War ravens in Astro Bot are a hidden collectible of sorts, in that you don’t get an in-game reward for finding all of them in unusual places around the God of War themed level and eliminating them with your axe.
Sep. 6, 2024
Harry Potter Quidditch Champions review: "A fun yet forgettable nostalgia play"
Although a great initial distraction for Potterheads, the novelty of Harry Potter Quidditch Champions fades to reveal a competent yet insubstantial grind-a-thon. With questionable voice acting, childish animation, and a flimsy campaign to blitz through in three hours flat, even the biggest Wizarding World fans will struggle to stay engaged – unless staring down the barrel of another battle pass appeals to you. Easy to pick up and play Well executed moments of sporting tension
Sep. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2's explosive Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem is a hit, and players are already dreading the moment it's taken from them
Right now, it’s only available temporarily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players everywhere are in agreement – the Orbital Napalm Barrage stratagem isn’t just a ton of fun, it’sridiculouslygood. Unfortunately, that’s also making saying goodbye to it rather difficult. A few days ago, loyal Helldivers had the opportunity to unlock the high-power stratagem that’s got Terminids everywhere quaking in their bug boots permanently.
Sep. 6, 2024
How to customize your characters in Space Marine 2
Customizing the appearance of your Astartes is complicated in Space Marine 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Customizing your Space Marine 2 characters lets you honor your favourite Chapter, show your skills with fancy gear, and create entirely unique looks, but it’s a complicated process. The Battle Barge’s Armouring Hall is where to go for all your fashion-hammer needs but Space Marine 2 doesn’t make things easy, requiring you to unlock colors, emblems, and individual armor pieces by spending Requisitions or completing challenges.
Sep. 6, 2024
How to use Astro Bot Photo Spots and Strike A Pose!
You’ll find Photo Spots in Astro Bot early, but can’t use them until you unlock the camera When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot Photo Spots can be confusing, as it’s likely you’ll discover them before you know how to use them. These humorous cut-out prop boards appear early in your adventure but you won’t know what to do with them – they clearly dosomethingas the camera pans in and characters around you react when you stand behind them, plus if you’ve had a scan through theAstro BotTrophy list then you’ll be wondering how to earn the Strike A Pose!
Sep. 6, 2024
How to watch Bleach in order (TV show and movies)
From humble beginnings to a Thousand-Year Blood War, here’s how to watch Bleach in order from start to finish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Figuring out how to watch Bleach in order is a tough order. With 17 seasons and almost 400 episodes – plus a handful of movies – Bleach is one ofthoseanime that feel completely impenetrable at first glance.
Sep. 6, 2024
I can't believe a new Famicom Detective Club is what finally got me excited for the Switch 2, but here we are
Opinion | Here’s hoping Emio - The Smiling Man is just the first of many oddities to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all know that the Switch 2 is currently looming on the horizon. The specifics don’t really matter right now beyond the fact that it’s known that Nintendo is gearing up for the next big thing, whatever that is.
Sep. 6, 2024
I hope the cars in Mafia: The Old Country are so slow they go backwards
Opinion | Underpowered vehicles are just one way in which Mafia has always found magic in mundanity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Me and the other Mafia sickos are jonesing to driveso unbelievably slowlyin The Old Country. We’re cackling with glee at the prospect of taking the reins of a horseless carriage in 1900s Sicily - a time when cars were an obscene, rickety toy for those with more money than sense.
Sep. 6, 2024
I went hands-on with Acer's new handheld gaming PC, and these were my three favorite things about it
Is the Acer Blaze Nitro 7 just another late-comer or does it stand out from the crowd? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thebest gaming handheldsare all the rage at the moment, and Acer has arrived pretty late to the party. There’s the Steam Deck and its OLED counterpart, the Asus ROG Ally X, Zotac’s upcoming Zone, MSI’s claw, and Lenovo’s Legion Go.
Sep. 6, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle devs believe that a "properly characterized villain" is what "makes the hero shine"
Lead writer Tommy Tordsson-Bjork explains more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle developer MachineGames has a specific design philosophy when it comes to crafting villains. Speaking toEdge magazine, lead writer Tommy Tordsson-Bjork explained how the studio - responsible for both The Great Circle and the Wolfenstein games - brought its bad guys to life.
Sep. 6, 2024
It's official: "Concord servers are now offline," just 2 weeks after one of the worst launches in recent memory
Pour one out for those who missed Concord’s now ultra-rare Platinum trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s official, folks: Concord is gone. The hero shooter FPS launched just two weeks ago to the day, but after poor sales and lukewarm reception,PlayStation halted sales, refunded all copies, and now it’s pulled the game offline entirely. I’m genuinely struggling to remember any instance where an online game of Concord’s profile - that is, from a publisher as big as PlayStation - was taken down just weeks after it went live.
Sep. 6, 2024
Larian reminds Baldur's Gate 3 fans that Patch 7 isn't the RPG's final update, but it's not saying anything else yet: "The chefs must cook"
My eyes are peeled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that the long-awaitedPatch 7has finally come toBaldur’s Gate 3, players are curious about the RPG’s future - and Larian Studios is here to remind the community that there’s still more to come. Patch 7 features a variety of changes and exciting new content. From fresh endings forDark UrgeTavs to integrated mod support, the patch seems to have it all and then some.
Sep. 6, 2024
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth dev says minigame with half-naked "sickos" solved a development problem, even if its producers were like "what the hell is this?"
Sicko Snap was more than just pure shock value When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anyone who’s played Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth probably remembers its outrageous Sicko Snap minigame - a spin on Pokemon Snap that has our protags taking pictures of muscly half-naked men - but it wasn’t included purely for the shock value. According to the game’s director Ryosuke Horii and game design supervisor Hirotaka Chiba who spoke toAutomatonabout the minigame, Sicko Snap actually fixed a very real problem elsewhere in the Yakuza RPG, even if it made the producers ask, “What the hell is this?
Sep. 6, 2024
New horror movie sees Rings of Power star Morfydd Clark return to playing "freaky weirdos", and she couldn’t be happier about it
Big Screen Spotlight: Morfydd Clark explains what drew her to the new horror Starve Acre, and why the genre offers the best roles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While she might be best known currently for playing one of Lord of the Rings’ most iconic characters, Morfydd Clark is no stranger to horror. Before landing the role of Galadriel in The Rings of Power, the actor cut her teeth in Rose Glass’ chilling Saint Maud as a devout carer who goes to extreme lengths to save her patient soul.
Sep. 6, 2024
Nope star to headline remake of one of Tom Hanks's best movies
Keke Palmer will lead a remake of The ‘Burbs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A remake of one of Tom Hanks’s best movies is coming, and it’ll star Nope actor Keke Palmer. Peacock is turning The ‘Burbs into a TV show, which already has a straight to series order, according toVariety. Celeste Hughey is writing and executive producing, with Seth MacFarlane also executive producing with Brian Grazer, and the film’s writer Dana Olsen co-executive producing.
Sep. 6, 2024
Parts of Joker: Folie a Deux's script was torn up during filming and rewritten "on a napkin"
Lady Gaga describes it as a “really cool, liberating process” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phillips added, “You think, Okay, this scene works, let’s just go shoot it. And Joaquin’s like, ‘No, no, no, let’s just have a quick meeting about it,’ and it’s three hours later and you’re rewriting it on a napkin.” Early reactions to Joker: Folie a Deuxcalled it a “brilliant musical return to a world of madness”, but critics have been less kind, with it currently sitting at a mixed 61% onRotten Tomatoes.
Sep. 6, 2024
Resident Evil creator thought the studio he helped form "would be safe as long as they continued to make Hi-Fi Rush games," but Microsoft shut it down anyway
He feels “it worked out well in the end” after the studio was resurrected by Krafton When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Resident Evil creator and Tango Gameworks founder Shinji Mikami has spoken further about the closure and resurrection of the studio he created, which he thought “would be safe” following his departure as long as it continued making Hi-Fi Rush games.
Sep. 6, 2024
Return to Gotham City with The Penguin issue of Total Film
Get an exclusive new look at the Batman Epic Crime Saga story before it hits Sky and HBO later this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue of Total Film have been revealed, and we’re returning to the dark and dangerous criminal underworld of Gotham City to witness the bloody ascent of future-Kingpin Oswald Cobb (Colin Farrell) in The Penguin.
Sep. 6, 2024
Slow Horses season 5 is "everything I hoped for and more" teases star, also revealing that it will have a bigger focus on his fan-favorite character
Exclusive: Christopher Chung provides an update on the upcoming Slow Horses season 5 which is already in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although Slow Horses season 4 has only just started, work is already underway on the upcoming fifth season of the belovedyet underseen spy series, which is one of thebest TV showsof recent years. The thriller show was renewed for season 5 back in January, months ahead of the fourth chapter’s debut.
Sep. 6, 2024
Slow Horses star teases Lord of the Rings' Hugo Weaving's "scary" villain in season 4 of the Apple spy show: "That’s not the elf I know"
Exclusive: Star Christopher Chung admits he was “taken aback” by Hugo Weaving’s terrifying performance as Slow Horses' first ever villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slow Horses season 4 is finally here meaning one of thebest Apple TV Plus shows(and arguably one of thebest TV showsof the past few years) is back on our screens. Now in its fourth season,Apple’s masterful yet underseen spy seriesis raising the stakes by introducing the show’s first ever proper villain, in the shape ofLord of the Ringsstar Hugo Weaving’s mysterious new character Frank Harkness.
Sep. 6, 2024
Stephen King gives his verdict on Mike Flanagan’s new adaptation starring Tom Hiddleston: "Maybe not what you’d expect from me"
The Life of Chuck is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has taken to Twitter to give his verdict on The Life of Chuck. “The Life of Chuck bows tomorrow evening at the Toronto Film Festival. This is one of the good ones,“King tweeted. “It’s sad, has a touch of the paranormal, but it’s also joyful and life-affirming.
Sep. 6, 2024
Will there be a Beetlejuice 3? Here's how Tim Burton's latest sets up a potential sequel
We weigh up the chances of a Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 36 years,Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 horror-comedy, is finally in cinemas and well, it’s proving to be such a hit that fans are already itching for a third movie. (For obvious reasons, some people just want it to happen so Warner Bros.
Sep. 6, 2024
Terrifier 3's marketing budget gets stretched by a new tactic: Art the Clown randomly sends fans a hilariously low amount of money
Terrifier 3 steps up horror movie marketing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a bid to promote the movie, Terrifier 3 has set up a hotline where fans can call the movie’s villain Art the Clown, thanks to a special number posted byBloody Disgustingon Twitter. “Art is ready to take your calls… he’s dying to hear from you,” reads the post, accompanied by a comical video of Art smiling creepily at the camera.
Sep. 6, 2024
The 32 greatest movie cameos
Some famous famous appear for a brief moment, but they steal the whole show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For all its somber seriousness and interrogations of the human condition that movies are capable of, they’re also just a good time. Which is why, when a famous face shows up for a fun cameo, you know there’s good vibes happening behind the scenes.
Sep. 6, 2024
The actor behind one of Game of Thrones' most brutal deaths says she was "frustrated" with the scene: "I wanted more"
Natalie Dormer says Margaery Tyrell “deserved better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Natalie Dormer says she was frustrated with the way Margaery Tyrell met her end on Game of Thrones. “I was frustrated that she went that way, but then,shewas frustrated in the scene. So of course she deserved better. I wanted more but she’s so frustrated in that moment with Jonathan [Pryce] so that’s part of it, that’s how you know you’re doing it right,” Dormer toldCollider Ladies Night.
Sep. 6, 2024
The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan hopes his new Exorcist sequel is "the scariest movie I've ever made"
“No one’s more intimidated than I am” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan has big plans for his next movie, a new chapter inThe Exorcistseries: it will be his scariest film yet. Or at least he hopes so, anyway… “This is an opportunity to do something that I believe has never been done within the franchise – something that honors what came before it but isn’t built on nostalgia,” said Flanagan in an interview withThe Hollywood Reporter.
Sep. 6, 2024
The Rings of Power doesn't need to stick to canon, it honors Tolkien by expanding it
Opinion | The Rings of Power altering Tolkien’s canon is a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is the latest in a long line of adaptations to draw heat for making changes to the source material – but I’m here to argue that this is the best way to honor J.R.R Tolkien and his works.
Sep. 6, 2024
There's another incredibly niche musical Lord of the Rings Easter egg in the latest episode of The Rings of Power
Everyone say, “Thank you Bear McCreary” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No, your ears aren’t deceiving you. A niche Lord of the Rings Easter egg was included in the newest episode of The Rings of Power – and it’s a nice treat for us nerds. In The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4, Elrond and his troops are attacked by a merciless group of Barrow-Wights.
Sep. 6, 2024
This cozy Stardew Valley-like farming sim with Sailor Moon vibes only released a month ago, but fans have already racked up over 4 million hours in-game
Fields of Mistria is a smash success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fields of Mistriahas been out and about for a month now, and judging by their hours in-game it looks like fans absolutely love thepixel-perfect blend of Stardew Valley and Sailor Moonso far. It’s not often that the farming sim genre sees a banger akin toStardew Valleysteal cozy game stans' hearts, but that’s essentially what’s happening with Fields of Mistria.
Sep. 6, 2024
This dating sim about playing cupid in a haunted house as a cute little ghost has stolen my heart as well as my left sock
Indie Spotlight | Love, Ghostie is the kind of video game magic that’s hard to find and impossible to forget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you believe in life after love? What about love after life? As it turns out, that’s what all the cool spirits are up to beyond the veil. Ghostina tells us as much early on in Love, Ghostie when I first appear before her as a newly-departed soul, set to pay my dues to humanity from the beyond.
Sep. 6, 2024
Trailer for Adult Swim's new horror anime is just as chilling and terrifying as you'd expect from a Junji Ito manga
Uzumaki’s new trailer is a gory glimpse at the adaptation of the hit horror manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for Adult Swim’s new horror anime Uzumaki is here and, as you might expect from manga legend Junji Ito, it’s suitably terrifying. Set in the small Japanese town of Kurouzo-chu, the new anime series – set to air on September 28, with a next-day release on Max – follows the (mis)adventures of several of its citizens, as each seemingly succumbs to a terrible fate.
Sep. 6, 2024
Warcry: Briar and Bone review – "the factions are getting weird!"
The latest Warcry set delivers two The miniatures are truly excellent – especially the Twistweald Interesting lore and a further fleshing out of the setting The Teratic Cohort aren’t the most flexible warband The Twistweald are fiddly to assemble Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Briar and Bone is the latest Warcry expansion to take us deeper into the deadly heart of the Gnarlwood.
Sep. 6, 2024
First teaser for Blumhouse's new Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man gives the classic tale an Amityville Horror twist
From The Invisible Man’s Leigh Whannell, comes a new take on the beastly story… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for Blumhouse’s next Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man is here – and it looks just as tense as we’d expect from the director behindThe Invisible Man. In the new flick’s promo, which you can watch above,Poor Things' Christopher Abbott stars as Blake, a San Franciscan who inherits his childhood home in rural Oregon after his father mysteriously disappears.
Sep. 6, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom could've featured a far more chaotic Fuse ability, but Nintendo cut it before the open-world Legend of Zelda sequel's launch
Fuse looked very different early on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tears of the Kingdomgave Link some of the most unique abilities theLegend of Zeldaseries has seen, including Fuse - but it turns out thatNintendohad even more ambitious plans for it at first. AsFamitsureports, during Japan’s Computer Entertainment Development Conference, Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and engineer Kenichi Hirose went behind the scenes with an in-depth look at the open-world Zelda sequel’s production.
Sep. 5, 2024
Yakuza has seen "a large increase in new fans, including women", but the JRPG series will continue being about "middle-aged guy things"
“We don’t plan to do anything like deliberately changing conversation topics in order to cater to new fans” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite an influx of new fans, the long-running Yakuza (now Like a Dragon) series will continue being about “middle-aged guy things,” according to the studio leads at Ryu Ga Gotoku. “I think that this is precisely one of Like a Dragon’s selling points,” said series director Ryosuke Horii in an interview withAutomaton.
Sep. 5, 2024
A life-and-death-themed Sims 4 expansion seemingly leaked "right on time for spooky season," and fans just want one thing: "We better be able to WooHoo Grim"
The community has its priorities straight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: EA has just confirmed that the Life and Death expansion pack is indeed real, and otherexciting new contentis coming alongside the DLC. The Sims 4could be getting a brand-new expansion pack right on time for Halloween - and fans think it may feature everything from funerals to the game’s most unique NPC, the Grim Reaper.
Sep. 5, 2024
A USB version of Shure's most iconic microphone is here, and it's under $160
The first Shure mic directly aimed at gamers was unveiled at IFA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As if the USB gaming microphone market wasn’t already competitive enough, budding content creators will now have a top-of-the-line Shure option to consider. The new Shure MV6 brings the audio quality and iconic design of what is maybe the world’s most iconic podcasting microphone to an accessible price point, and I think it might take over the entry-level streaming scene.
Sep. 5, 2024
Acer has answered an age-old PC gaming question with its latest concept laptop
Keyboard or controller? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buttons or keys? It’s a question that’s divided PC players for generations (well, a couple of decades) but ultimately we all know some games are made for a set of joysticks and others need that mouse and keyboard combo. Makers of thebest gaming laptopsseem to have ignored this inconvenient truth, untilAcer.
Sep. 5, 2024
After George R.R. Martin's House of the Dragon blog, HBO responds to criticisms by backing its showrunner's "extraordinary job"
“We believe that Ryan Condal and his team have done an extraordinary job” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has responded afterGeorge R.R. Martin’s (now-deleted) blog post, which aired frustrations at howHouse of the Dragon season 2handled both its ‘Blood and Cheese’ scene and the removal of Helaena’s son. “There are few greater fans of George R.R. Martin and his book Fire & Blood than the creative team on House of the Dragon, both in production and at HBO,” HBO’s statement began.
Sep. 5, 2024
After Randy Orton's failed Deadpool audition, another big WWE superstar reveals they were cast as a Black Panther 2 villain but it "got taken away"
“It’s a long story but, basically, it got taken away from me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former WWE champion Damian Priest has revealed he was cast in an undisclosed role inBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever– but had it “taken away.” Speaking onInsight with Chris Van Vliet, Priest – who recently lost his World Heavyweight Championship in a match at SummerSlam – revealed that he was lined up to appear in the Black Panther sequel.
Sep. 5, 2024
After selling 18 million copies to players with an average 27-hour playtime, Black Myth: Wukong is still on track to outpace Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy
And developer Game Science is reportedly working on an expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukong continues to outpace the biggest of big games, as 18 million people have played the Monkey King action game for an estimated 27 hours each. Black Myth: Wukong was already outperforming the likes of Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy to become"one of the fastest-selling games of all time.
Sep. 5, 2024
All Space Marine 2 classes explained and the best ones to use
There are six classes to pick from in Space Marine 2 across PVE and PVP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing as any of the Space Marine 2 classes lets you deploy signature weapons and wargear of the Adeptus Astartes on your enemies in PVE and PVP. From Iron Halo shields and shields to jump packs and invisibility cloaks, these classes help you fulfil a particular role on the battlefield.
Sep. 5, 2024
Anbernic RG Cube review: “I’ve completely fallen for this weird little handheld”
The Anbernic RG Cube is a wonderfully versatile gaming handheld that blends modern controls with a unique square screen. While playing retro games with a 1:1 aspect ratio isn’t going to suit every experience, the Android device’s choice of touchscreen means it’s great for Nintendo DS emulation and Game Boy releases that normally end up stretched. Versatile 1:1 aspect ratio Solid build quality Great controls Long battery life Square screen not ideal for all games
Sep. 5, 2024
Arrowhead says Helldivers 2 Illuminate reference spotted on in-game map is "fake news" caused by "organic tissue degradation on electronic equipment"
Helldivers 2 gets its closest look at the Illuminate yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The screenshots of theHelldivers 2in-game map seemingly containing a fresh tease for the long-awaited, but still unconfirmed, Illuminate faction are “fake news,” according to Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani. The Illuminate is a race of technologically advanced aliens with psychic powers and a focus on defensive barriers, and it was one of the three enemy factions players could blast away in the first Helldivers, but since launching back in February, it’s been missing in the sequel.
Sep. 5, 2024
As Blizzard warns Diablo 4's Vessel of Hatred PTR will be more "broken" than ever before, fans deliver with a method to get to level 60 in just 20 minutes
But don’t expect it to make the DLC’s full launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Blizzard’s warning that things might be a bitmore “broken” than usualinDiablo 4’s patch 2.0 Public Test Realm was valid, because mere hours after going live, it’s been discovered that you can hit level 60 in just 20 minutes. In a game like Diablo 4, you’re definitelynotmeant to be able to do that, but content creator and streamer Raxxanterax has demonstrated the entire process in a video onYouTube.
Sep. 5, 2024
As Fallout: New Vegas horse modder gets seal of approval from an OG dev, he says he's "constantly" comparing his work to Red Dead Redemption 2
The mod has cost him his “sanity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One mastermindFallout: New Vegasmodder is tackling the seemingly impossible - trying toadd rideable horses to Obsidian’s epic Western RPG. “In my head, I constantly compare what Rockstar developers created,” he explains, alluding toRed Dead Redemption 2and its own impressive horses. “Animations aside, of course - I don’t have a horse and a mocap studio.
Sep. 5, 2024
Astro Bot review: "Soars above and beyond to serve up a near-perfect platformer"
Astro Bot doesn’t just deliver on the promise and potential displayed in PS5 pack-in demo Astro’s Playroom, but soars above and beyond to serve up a near-perfect platformer to rival – and possibly surpass – the best of Super Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom romps. Immersive, organic DualSense implementation Incredibly varied, creative gameplay Stunning visual presentation Lacking touchpad integration IP-based levels are less inspired Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 5, 2024
Balatro's solo dev says "I'm sorry" as their hit indie roguelike prepares to launch on mobile this month, "productivity be damned"
Balatro is set to launch on mobile on September 26 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of this year’sbest roguelikes, Balatro, is set to release on mobile devices this month, and its creator is already apologizing in advance for the effect that might have on players. We already knewa mobile port of Balatro was on the way, but we didn’t know quite how soon it’d be here.
Sep. 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 is out now on PC, with truly colossal 18,000-word patch notes introducing full mod support, new evil endings, and even harder Honour Mode fights
Crossplay and photo mode will follow, but this feels like Baldur’s Gate 3’s final chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 7 has finally arrived, and Larian has really gone to work on this one. The patch notes forBaldur’s Gate 3Patch 7 run to an enormous 18,000 words by my count, so there’s no chance that you’re getting an exhaustive list here.
Sep. 5, 2024
Beetlejuice star Michael Keaton wants to change his acting name after using it for decades, but there's one big issue
It turns out Michael Keaton’s last name isn’t Keaton When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After decades of being known as Michael Keaton, the Beetlejuice star wants to change his acting name back to his real name after it was taken by another A-list star. In an interview withPeople, Keaton explained that he has been meaning to change to his real name, Michael Douglas, or at least a version of it, Michael Keaton Douglas, for quite some time.
Sep. 5, 2024
Beginner's guide to collecting Space Marines in Warhammer 40K
Brother, we’ve got some xenos to purge. Get the flamer… the heavy flamer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you think of Warhammer 40K, you think of Space Marines. These enormous power-armored warriors are the poster boys for the game and the most popular faction by far. With the imminent release ofWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2— the video game set in the Warhammer 40K universe — they’re about to be even more popular.
Sep. 5, 2024
Concord's imminent death prompts "infinite love" from its own developers and sympathy from industry figures: "I feel your pain"
Gears of War, Marvel’s Blade, and Destiny makers also show support to the failed hero shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After just about two weeks in the wild andsome sad player numbers, PlayStation is unceremoniouslytaking its new hero shooter Concord offline tomorrow- a decision that’s prompted developers from Firewalk Studios to reminisce on their game, and developers from across the industry to show sympathy for a sadly familiar situation.
Sep. 5, 2024
Cult indie dev says the “AA revolution” won’t come back because publishers are chasing “a new Fortnite” and “Suicide Squad-sized bets,” that might get canceled anyway
Strange Scaffold’s Xalavier Nelson worries for the future of Final Fantasy: Stranger of Paradise-sized games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One cult indie developer believes the AA revolution can’t dig itself out of the grave while big publishers continue to chase a “new Fortnite.” Speaking to the Limit Break Network podcast, Strange Scaffold’s Xalavier Nelson - responsible forClickolding, Space Warlord Organ Trading Simulator, and upcoming Next Fest darling I Am Your Beast - explained why he thinks we don’t see mid-budget games nearly as much as we used to.
Sep. 5, 2024
Data's evil brother conquers reality in Star Trek: Lore War
All of reality is remade in Lore’s image, and the heroes of Star Trek must defy him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek has its share of dangerous and dastardly villains, but it’s rare that any of them manage to triumph over Starfleet and its allies. Nonetheless, that’s what happened in September 4’s Star Trek #500, in which Lore, the android brother of the Enterprise’s Commander Data, used the omnipotent weapon known as the Orb of Destruction to remake all of reality in his image, with himself as its all-powerful god.
Sep. 5, 2024
Disney renews hit murder mystery show for season 5 but everyone is making the same joke
Only Murders in the Building is coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for season 5…but why don’t they just move already? The series follows a trio of unlikely friends (Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez) who produce their own true crime podcast while investigating a series of murders in their affluent Upper West Side apartment building.
Sep. 5, 2024
Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon explain how their new Netflix movie's "great sense of humor" makes grief feel more honest
Exclusive: The pair talk unintentional funny moments in poignant drama His Three Daughters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In new Netflix movie His Three Daughters, three estranged sisters, played by The Leftovers' Carrie Coon, Poker Face’s Natasha Lyonne, and the MCU’s Elizabeth Olsen, reunite in their terminally ill father’s New York City apartment in the days before his death.
Sep. 5, 2024
Even my mom wouldn’t judge me for buying this Ms Pac-Man arcade machine at its lowest price
Compact ghost-chomping action. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t know about you, but I’ve been dreaming of having a full sized arcade machine in my house for a long time. In reality, that’s harder to achieve than you’d think thanks to space constraints and pressure from visiting parents who just don’tgetthe sheer joy of having a big cabinet in your living room.
Sep. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 encouraged series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi to return to Square Enix after 20 years for help freeing his JRPG throwback from Apple Arcade jail
“Yoshida understands the essence of what Final Fantasy, and in this case, Fantasian, represents.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 played a prominent role in series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi’s decision to team up withSquare Enixonce more toport his JRPG gem Fantasian to PC and consoles. Speaking toInverse, Sakaguchi explains that playing the critically acclaimed MMO made him realize just how much director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida and the team understood the series and, in turn, would understand Fantasian.
Sep. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy creator says returning to Square Enix after 20 years "was like returning to your home in the countryside, this old home that your parents always had"
Square Enix is helping Sakaguchi bring Fantasian: Neo Dimension to PC and consoles this winter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy creator Hironobu Sakaguchi says returning to aSquare Enixbuilding after 20 years “was like returning to your home in the countryside, this old home that your parents always had.” Sakaguchi is doing the media rounds to promote a port of his throwback JRPG Fantasian.
Sep. 5, 2024
Forget PS5 Pro, PlayStation's console design team is now making wooden blocks with an absurd $80 price tag
Shapes of Play? More like Shapes of Pay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, and to celebrateSonyhas put its console design team to work creating Shapes of Play - a series of absurdly priced boxes full of, er, various shapes. The big one here is Shapes of Play: Create, an $80 collection of 13 magnetic wooden blogs that form the four shapes that have defined the face of PlayStation controllers for 30 years.
Sep. 5, 2024
Former Nintendo president jokes he'll sell his prized N64 collection for $70,000, but fans are taking the offer very seriously: "I'll buy the whole tub"
He also said he’d “sign them” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As retiredNintendopresident Reginald “Reggie” Fils-Aimé shows off some of his impressive N64 collection, fans have asked to purchase it - and it looks like they’re serious. A few of the games' titles are on full display in the image, such asThe Legend of Zelda’s iconic 1998 entryOcarina of Timeand smash 1997 hitGoldenEye 007.
Sep. 5, 2024
Fortnite's new Doctor Doom update has the chance to turn you into a living, breathing boss battle, with enormous laser beams and an even bigger health bar
Becoming Doom’s Chosen makes you almost unstoppable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FortniteChapter 5 Season 4 just got way more chaotic thanks to a ridiculously overpowered new Doctor Doom power that has a chance of turning one player per match into a near-unstoppable killing machine. By all accounts, it sounds like being Doom’s Chosen more or less gives you an instant win button if you know what you’re doing.
Sep. 5, 2024
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions players are begging their teammates to actually stop the enemy Seeker from grabbing the Snitch, even if it's not as crucial as it once was
Someone needs to stop those Seekers from seeking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions has only been out for two days, but players are already begging their Beater teammates to focus on taking out the match’s MVP whenever possible. Hogwarts Legacymay not have featured Quidditch, but the wizarding sport has nowmade a return in its own separate game.
Sep. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs outline the first patch of their 60-day action plan, committing to sweeping armor overhauls and major nerfs to both Bugs and Bots
Arrowhead hears players “loud and clear” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month,Helldivers 2studio Arrowheadcommitted to a 60-day action plan to address community concernsabout the game. Now, the developer has outlined what players can expect from the next couple of months. In ablog post, Arrowhead said that the team “has been hard at work refining the gameplay experience.” Weapon balancing and enemy behaviour systems are in the devs' crosshairs, and the team says it’s “fully committed to ensuring Helldivers 2 meets the high standards we all expect,” noting the game’s slump into ‘Mostly Negative’ Steam reviews and saying that “we hear you loud and clear.
Sep. 5, 2024
His Three Daughters review: "Natasha Lyonne is the MVP of this stealth weepie"
Get past the theatrical start and this chamber piece is a stealth weepie, with Natasha Lyonne its MVP. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Kate (Carrie Coon) is a tightly wound control freak nursing biting resentment for her half-sister Rachel (Natasha Lyonne), a pot-smoking gambler who has cared for Dad throughout his illness and lives in the apartment.
Sep. 5, 2024
How does Space Marine 2 crossplay work?
Play Space Marine 2 with up to two friends on any platform thanks to quick and simple crossplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using Space Marine 2 crossplay, you can invite or join friends, regardless of which platform they’re on, to battle the unending Tyranids and vile Chaos forces. Since there’s no in-game friends list to fill up or any essential account linking,Space Marine 2has a very simple crossplay system, just requiring you to share a short code that your friends can enter to get onto your Battle Barge lobby.
Sep. 5, 2024
10 Space Marine 2 tips we wish we knew before battling the Tyranids
These Space Marine 2 tips will take you from fresh-faced aspirant to veteran of the Fourth Tyrannic War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With these Space Marine 2 tips, you’ll be an Adeptus Astartes veteran in no time, cleaving through Tyranids and Chaos forces with ease. Mastering the ways of bolter and melee combat is crucial in Space Marine 2, and there’s certainly a lot to master, with lots of little mechanics and useful tricks to remember to help you overcome Tyranid hordes.
Sep. 5, 2024
How to change Astro Bot outfits and get a new look
Where to get new outfits in Astro Bot, including the pre-order and Digital Deluxe Edition bonus items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot outfits let you dress up your lil robot guy in a variety of new looks, which are mainly based on other classic PlayStation characters. While this is a purely cosmetic option, it does add an extra layer of fun to yourAstro Botadventure, but you need to make a decent amount of progress through the game before you can access it.
Sep. 5, 2024
How to find all Astro Bot collectibles, including Bots, Puzzle Pieces, and Warps
Find every Bot, Puzzle Piece, and Warp in Astro Bot with these pointers for completing your collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot collectibles are a cornerstone of the game, with over 300 Bots to rescue and add to your crew as you work on recovering the stolen parts and rebuilding the Mothership. There are also many Puzzle Pieces to track down, which are used to unlock new features in the Crash Site and the wider game, plus Warps that reveal new planetary levels in the Lost Galaxy.
Sep. 5, 2024
I have the same problem with Marvel Rivals that I had with Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, but it's not what you think
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve never been much of a hero shooter fan, but something aboutMarvel Rivalsstill piques my interest. Maybe it’s because I’m one of the few people who actually likedSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguefor what it was (instead of what it isn’t), or maybe it’s the FOMO of hearing other people talk so animatedly about the Overwatch-like, but I jumped on the opportunity to play Marvel Rivals at Gamescom faster than you can say “Starlord”.
Sep. 5, 2024
James Gunn has an intriguing Marvel comparison for the first project in his DC reboot: "Creature Commandos is kind of like Guardians of the Galaxy without the sentimentality"
Creature Commandos is coming this holiday season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnsays Creature Commandos is a lot like Guardians of the Galaxy – without the heart-warming, touch-feely moments. “I’m used to dealing with oddballs and irregular types and weirdos,” Gunn toldEntertainment Weekly. “That’s what Guardians is, and Creature Commandos is kind of like Guardians without the sentimentality.
Sep. 5, 2024
James Gunn’s rebooted DC universe begins with "extraordinarily fun" Creature Commandos, but says that "humongous epic" Superman is the "true start of everything"
Up, up, and away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new DCU might be starting out with Creature Commandos, butJames Gunnsays the true start is the upcoming live-action Superman movie. “Superman is the true start of everything, it’s a humongous epic. This is a way for people to just take a little nibble and see what it tastes like,” Gunn told Entertainment Weekly.
Sep. 5, 2024
Lord of the Rings, Borderlands, Tomb Raider, and an excellent roguelike all feature in a packed Amazon Prime Gaming month
The best Borderlands included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime members can grab some of the best freebies I’ve ever seen this month, from multiple Borderlands and Lord of the Rings games to one of my favorite modern roguelikes. Amazon just announced its monthly line-up of freebies available to Prime members, starting with Lego Lord of the Rings, open-world slash ‘em up Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor, the end of Lara Croft’s rebooted trilogy, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, and much more.
Sep. 5, 2024
Modder makes their own Borderlands 4 by playing 4 Borderlands games at the same time on one controller: "After streaming it I'm finding out this was a bad idea"
The wait for Borderlands 4 continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game players love a good challenge, and they often take it upon themselves to try outlandish ways to play their favorite games - fromstreamers beating Elden Ring with a dance padto defeating Destiny raids solo. One person, though, has gone above and beyond by managing to play all three of the mainline Borderlands games, as well as the Pre-Sequel, at the same time.
Sep. 5, 2024
Netflix unveils angsty, action-packed trailer for Arcane season 2 – though the League of Legends show's release date is still up in the air
Jinx and Vi are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just two months before Arcane season 2 is set to premiere, Netflix has finally unveiled the first full trailer for the League of Legend’s spin-off’s return – and it looks just as action-packed and angsty as we expected. Based on the aforementioned game, Arcane centers on sisters Powder (Fallout’s Ella Purnell) and Vi (Hawkeye’s Hailee Steinfeld), as they find themselves on opposite sides of a brewing conflict between the utopian city Piltover and its oppressed underbelly Zaun.
Sep. 5, 2024
New Wicked trailer teases romance, schemes, and doomed friendship as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo form an unlikely bond
The movie arrives this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Wizard of Oz prequel Wicked is here – and it promises to tell us “everything” that happened “before Dorothy”. The new clip, which you can watch above, starts with an ominous tone, as Glinda announces that the Wicked Witch of the West is dead.
Sep. 5, 2024
Official Pokemon stream asks players to "Discover Oddish," mysteriously runs a blank screen for 16 hours, refuses to elaborate
That’s odd(ish) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon fans have been left perplexed after being commanded by the official Pokemon Twitch channel to ‘Discover Oddish’ for over 19 hours, with a soundless stream showing nothing but the company’s logo for the best part of a day. The Pokemon Company’s Twitch channel is a pretty active one, so to see it streaming something isn’t out of the ordinary.
Sep. 5, 2024
One of Amazon’s best action-thrillers is getting a spin-off series
The new show will be written and developed by Nick Santora When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ready for more Reacher? A spin-off of the hit Amazon show Reacher has been ordered to series. PerVariety, the series will likely focus on Frances Neagley, a corporate security professional who served as a Master sergeant in the Army’s 110th Special Investigations Unit alongside Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson).
Sep. 5, 2024
PlayStation platformer Astro Bot dethrones Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as the highest-rated game of 2024 so far
Team Asobi’s new Astro romp has been showered in praise by critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reviews for Astro Bot went live earlier today, and they’ve been full of praise across the board. There are so many 9/10 and 10/10 scores thaton both MetacriticandOpenCritic, Team Asobi’s upcoming romp has, at the time of writing, secured an average critic score of 94 on the former and 95 on the latter site.
Sep. 5, 2024
PS5 Pro design seemingly sneaks its way onto PlayStation website as Sony celebrates 30 years and teases "announcements in the near future"
The new PS5 design looks a lot like the recent leak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sure looks likeSonyjust revealed thePS5 Prodesign on its official website, and it closely resembles what we saw in a recent leak. Whether intentional or not,the PlayStation Blog celebrating the brand’s upcoming 30th anniversaryfeatures a banner which, if you zoom in closely, includes a rendering of what appears to be a new PS5 design with three prominent angled slits running horizontally across its face.
Sep. 5, 2024
Report: Concord is still going to be part of Amazon's new anthology TV show Secret Level despite its abrupt cancellation
That’s gonna be an awkward watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite its abrupt cancellation, Concordis still slated to be a part of Amazon’s Secret Level anthology TV series, reportsIGN. The biggest gaming news this week is undoubtedlyPlayStation’s decision to take Concord offlineand issue mass refunds only two weeks after the game fully launched. Firewalk Studios said the decision came down to the fact that there were “aspects of the game and our initial launch” that didn’t “land the way we’d intended”, but itsabysmal Steam salesand generally lukewarm to negative reception were likely primary drivers.
Sep. 5, 2024
Skyrim's Todd Howard was the "instigator of our major plot device" in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and loves the series so much that he's been "an invaluable source of feedback"
Should that be ‘Todd Howard and the Great Circle’? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis being developed by Wolfenstein studio MachineGames, it was Bethesda Games Studios' Todd Howard that inspired a “major plot device.” It turns out that Howard’s love of Indiana Jones goes back even further than his involvement with the game. Game director Jerk Gustafsson mentions “He even named his dog Indiana.
Sep. 5, 2024
Spider-Man star Tom Holland is doing a "secret shoot" and Marvel fans are busy figuring out what it could mean
Which MCU project is Spidey shooting now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: No Way Homestar Tom Holland has teased an upcoming “secret” project, and Marvel fans are already guessing what it could be. The star revealed the news via a mysteriousInstagrampost captioned “Secret shoot day,” with a picture of him in a dressing room of some sort. See the post below.
Sep. 5, 2024
Star Wars #50 ends the current era of Marvel's Star Wars comics with a confrontation between Luke Skywalker and Ben Solo
Star Wars #50 marks the end of an era for Marvel’s Star Wars line When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the end of an era atMarvel Comicsas the publisher brings the current volume of its ongoing Star Wars title with #50, setting the stage for a new era of Star Wars stories by closing the book on another.
Sep. 5, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws devs say they're "pushing a lot" of fixes for the open-world game: "We don't want to let it go"
Never enough time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers of Star Wars Outlaws are already looking to the future. After some criticisms at launch, the team atUbisoftMassive is working on the next set of updates and planned DLC. We asked Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerightyabout what comes next. “We’re pushing a lot of improvements. We don’t want to let it go.
Sep. 5, 2024
Take-Two shuts down $2 PS4 game that ripped off GTA Vice City's most infuriating mission, but somehow misses the accompanying $5 bundle that includes 10 knock-off anime avatars
The GTA publisher has missed a spot in its attempt Take-Two scrub HeliCity Demolition Man from the face of the internet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, a bizarre little game calledHeliCity Demolition Man offered a full unlicensed remake of GTA Vice City’s most infuriating mission. Now it seems publisher Take-Two has taken notice, and - get your surprised face ready - done its best to scrub the knock-off from the internet.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Black Ops 6 beta has turned me into a knee-shooting menace, and now I can't go back to Modern Warfare 3
Opinion | Call of Duty: Carpet Burn has defied my expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 14 years since Call of Duty introduced dolphin diving to the masses, and in that time, I’ve frequently wondered if the feature has done me more harm than good. I’m not an exceptionally good player, and the urge to dosomethingis often stronger than waiting to do the right thing.
Sep. 5, 2024
The first Astro Bot impressions suggest that PlayStation finally has a game that can challenge Mario's platforming crown
There’s a new legend in the 3D platformer world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot is here and the reviews are outstanding - in fact,Sony’s new platformer is getting the kind of praise typically reserved for Mario games. One throughline in all the early praise is that PlayStation might finally have a contender against Nintendo’s platforming crown.
Sep. 5, 2024
The making of the accessible Xbox Adaptive Joystick and thumbstick toppers: "Any decision we have to make, we make the decision that creates more flexibility"
Preview | “Flexibility is really one of the hallmarks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the chance to see the Adaptive Joystick up close and try it out playingForza Horizon 5, I also get to see the new Adaptive thumbstick toppers. The toppers - which come in a variety of shapes that can be attached to the Xbox controller thumbsticks - will be available as 3D printable files on the Xbox Design Lab website.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Minecraft movie is drawing the most dangerous comparison imaginable, as viewers invoke the Borderlands movie and its $90 million box office failure
It’s not a comparison I’d be thrilled by if I was Jack Black When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Jack Black’sMinecraft moviedropped yesterday, and it wasn’t long before viewers started drawing unfortunate comparisons to one of the biggest cinematic flops of the year. Even at first glance, I can spot several issues with the Minecraft movie from its first trailer.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Rings of Power does justice to Tom Bombadil by remembering one crucial thing
Opinion | Tom Bombadil has always been Middle-earth’s most mysterious character, I’m glad The Rings of Power honors that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This feature contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 4. Tom Bombadilhas long been considered one of J.R.R. Tolkien’s most unadaptable characters. The whimsical, singing dweller of the Withywindle who once helped the Hobbits escape danger in The Fellowship of the Ring has been mostly left out of any adaptations.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 just introduced a character with a link to a deep-cut Lord of the Rings villain
Who is Old Man Ironwood? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2 episode 4introduces us to a very intriguing new character, and no, we don’t meanTom Bombadil.The Strangerstumbles upon Bombadil’s land in the latest outing as he tries to figure out why the stars have sent him to Rhûn. He follows his map to a huge tree and comes to the conclusion that his destiny is actually to use its branch as a staff.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Meet Tom Bombadil, Middle-earth's oldest resident
This week on Rings of Power: Tom, trees, and terrifying wights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithAnnatarshowing up in Eregion and The Stranger being split from Nori and Poppy in Rhun, The Rings of Power season 2, episode 4 is – understandably – lurching into darker territory in Middle-earth. In this week’s episode, Galadriel and Elrond head into unfamiliar surroundings,The Strangermeets a surprise figure, and Estrid’s secret is revealed.
Sep. 5, 2024
The Sims 4's spooktacular Life and Death expansion pack is real, but it's not the only exciting new content coming to EA's life sim
Big free updates and two whimsical kits are underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has just confirmed thatThe Sims 4is indeed getting alife-and-death-themed expansionpack following leaks online - and it’s not the only exciting content coming to the game. In a new whimsical tarot card-themed revealtrailer, the studio showcases what’s coming to The Sims 4 from September through to December.
Sep. 5, 2024
The titular wolfman in Blumhouse's Wolf Man just got a very unusual first look – via Halloween Horror Nights
“Just looks like a guy who had a rough life” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blumhouse recently revealed the logo for its upcoming Universal Monsters movie Wolf Man and now, with Halloween Horror Nights having kicked off in Orlando, it looks to have unveiled a first look at its titular character, too. ‘Enter the Blumhouse’ is one of this year’s attractions at the event, where attendees can come face to face with studio favorites likeM3GAN, The Black Phone’s The Grabber, Happy Death Day’s Baby Face Killer, and more.
Sep. 5, 2024
There’s one small detail in the latest episode of The Rings of Power that could reveal the Stranger’s identity
That robe does look rather blue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The identity ofthe Strangerhas yet to be revealed, but The Rings of Power fans think they’ve figured it out. InThe Rings of Power season 2 episode 4, there’s a very subtle – yet arguably very obvious – clue as to who The Stranger could be (and I couldn’t agree more).
Sep. 5, 2024
Ultimates #4 reveals the tragic secret of how Ultimate Reed Richards became Doom and why there's no Ultimate Fantastic Four - yet
Ultimates #4 digs deep into the history of Reed Richards/Doom and the tragedy of the Fantastic Four When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the mainstream Marvel Universe, the Fantastic Four are one of the best examples of the power of superheroes to turn tragedy into triumph, taking the strange effects of their exposure to Cosmic Rays and turning them into superpowers.
Sep. 5, 2024
Valve cuts off Deadlock stat tracking and the community understands why: "This game is in beta and they clearly aren’t ready for stats sites yet"
Tracklock’s gotta step back for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s new hero shooter Deadlock has already inspired a cottage industry of stat tracking websites, but the company clearly isn’t ready for the game to receive that kind of scrutiny just yet. Valve’s moving to cut off these sites, and it seems the community’s got no hard feelings.
Sep. 5, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2's custom PlayStation 5 looks bulky enough to crush real life Tyranids
There’s only two custom Space Marine 2 PS5s in the whole world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beautiful custom consoles and controllers that are only built for viral giveaways are a plague on all our houses, and the newest custom consoles themed after Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 are probably the sickest of them all. Space Marine 2 brings us back to the grimdark fantasy world’s bulky super soldiers for another round of mass Tyranid murder, combining Gears of War’s squad-based shooting with God of War’s murderous melee spectacle.
Sep. 5, 2024
Who are the Entwives in The Rings of Power? Explaining their tragic Lord of the Rings history
Explaining the Entwives in The Rings of Power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has introduced a new type of being that we haven’t yet seen in the show: the Entwives. Now, devoted readers of J.R.R. Tolkien may be familiar with these particular creatures already, but if you’re not, we’ve got all you need to know about the Entwives right here – including the details on their surprisingly tragic history in Tolkien’s writings.
Sep. 5, 2024
Who are the Stoors in The Rings of Power? Their link to Gollum explained
Explaining that new type of halfling in The Rings of Power season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has introduced a new type of halfling: the Stoors. Not to be confused with theHarfoots, this new race are seen to live in their own community in Rhûn. Intriguingly, though, the Stoors have a major link to a key JRR Tolkien character in the author’s works, which means it’s worth keeping an eye on these newcomers and how their story develops.
Sep. 5, 2024
Who was the woman singing in Tom Bombadil's house? Here's your answer
Who is that singing voice in The Rings of Power episode 4? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2, episode 4! Turn back now if you’re not up to date! Who is the woman singing inTom Bombadil’s house in the latestRings of Power season 2episode? It’s a valid question, considering the voice is left a total enigma.
Sep. 5, 2024
How long is Astro Bot?
Astro Bot has a ton of extras to unlock, even after you complete the main story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how long Astro Bot is, then I’ve been playing it and can give you a solid idea of the amount of time it will take to beat, whether you’re looking for a fun adventure or going for the full completionist experience.
Sep. 4, 2024
"Darkspawn look comical": Dragon Age: The Veilguard's new Darkspawn design is "very intentional," but fans of the RPG series aren't sold on it quite yet
There’s a reason they’re “different than before” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret thatDragon Age: The Veilguardlooks a bit different than the series' past entries, from the companions to enemies like the Darkspawn - butBioWaresays there’s a reason for some of these aesthetic changes. The newDragon Agegame features abold new tone- one that has sparked controversy since the RPG’s reveal trailer debuted two months ago.
Sep. 4, 2024
"They're going to have to kick us out the door!": Ubisoft Massive promises that changes are coming to Star Wars Outlaws as its directors reflect on launch and look to the future
In conversation with Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty and game director Mathias Karlson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video games of all scopes and sizes are a colossal creative challenge. That’s especially true ofStar Wars Outlaws, the first single-player focused title from developer Massive Entertainment and the first open world adventure set in a galaxy far, far away.
Sep. 4, 2024
"Things will be broken": Diablo 4 community director warns Vessel of Hatred's patch 2.0 PTR will be bumpier than usual
It may even hold the key to the cow level that Blizzard swears doesn’t exist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is getting another PTR to let players run the rule of Vessel of Hatred’s content, but Blizzard warns that “things will be broken,” and more so than usual. Global community development director Adam Fletcher shares onTwitterthat theDiablo 4 DLCPTR is kicking off within the next day or so but is also setting expectations that things may appear a tad funky.
Sep. 4, 2024
A legendary supervillain makes his return as Batman and Catwoman embark on an interplanetary heist
DC All In is drawing closer… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s newAll In initiativeis drawing ever closer – and with it comes the return of one of the biggest bads in comics. We’ve known for a while now that uber-villain Darkseid is set to make a comeback soon, with writerScott Snyder sayingthat October 2’s DC All-In Special #1 “reintroduces Darkseid as who he should be: the greatest villain in the DCU.
Sep. 4, 2024
A new Twilight TV show is heading to Netflix
Get your baseball gear ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new animated Twilight series has been greenlit at Netflix. The series is based on Midnight Sun, the controversial sequel that serves as a retelling of the first Twilight book from Edward’s perspective. Sinead Daly (The Get Down, The Walking Dead: World Beyond" will serve as head writer and executive producer.
Sep. 4, 2024
Acer listens to feedback, improves cooling for upcoming flagship gaming PCs
Acer’s latest gaming PC is going to be so cool… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This update does more than than swap out the components inside the machine, however, as a new chassis design, innovative cooling methods, and a relaunch of its Predator Sense monitoring app could improve what I already deem one of thebest gaming PCson the market.
Sep. 4, 2024
After 6 years, State of Decay 2 is getting its final update this year as dev focuses on making State of Decay 3 "the greatest zombie survival sim in the franchise"
Update 38 will fix “longstanding issues” and unlock all seasonal content permanently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After six years and almost 40 updates, State of Decay 2 will get its final update sometime later this year. “New modes, maps, difficulties, stories, characters, weapons, cosmetics, bounties, vehicles, events, traits and more — we’ve poured our hearts into making the experience the best it can be, spurred on by your belief in us,” the studio said.
Sep. 4, 2024
After a 38-year reign of terror, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom finally lets Hyrule retaliate against Link - by breaking into his house and destroying his pots
Hyaa that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the first time the title character will be the central protagonist of a mainline series entry. And after 38 years worth of Zelda games allowing you, as Link, to break into people’s houses and destroy their stuff, the protagonist switch gives Hyrule the opportunity for a bit of revenge.
Sep. 4, 2024
After Redfall and Suicide Squad, Concord's failure must be the nail in the coffin for the industry's failed live-service gold rush
Too many games are living short, embarrassing lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Concord is dead. After being in some form of development for eight years,Sony’s first-party hero shooter lasted just 11 days before the announcement thatit would be pulled from sale, with refunds handed out to anyone who purchased it. There’s potential for it to return, but Concord remains the product of nearly a decade’s work at the behest of the biggest company in the industry.
Sep. 4, 2024
Agatha All Along executive producer confirms "there will be more Agatha in the future" of the MCU
Expect more Agatha in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha All Along executive producer Brad Winderbaum has good news for witch stans everywhere: we can expect more of Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness in the MCU. “When you have an icon like Kathryn Hahn [and what she] has brought to the screen with Agatha, you just want to see more of her,” he toldScreen Rant.
Sep. 4, 2024
Akira Toriyama's final Dragon Ball anime show, which he contributed to before his death, gets a new trailer
Dragon Ball Daima releases next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Dragon Ball Daima has been released, teasing the new anime show and getting us even more hyped forits extra-long premiere next month. In the new clip, which you can watch above, Goku is a child again – and so is the rest of the gang.
Sep. 4, 2024
Apple’s underseen thriller show Slow Horses is the best TV show you’ve probably never seen
Exclusive | The cast of Slow Horses take us into the magic of making the best TV show you are likely sleeping on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I get it. There are so many streaming services out there, so much television to watch, and quite simply just not enough time in the day. However, if there is one series I can guarantee you’re sleeping on it’sApple’s masterful, underseen spy dramaSlow Horses – undoubtedly one of thebest TV showsof the past few years.
Sep. 4, 2024
As Star Wars Outlaws 'no-loading' screens come under scrutiny, its director already reminded us that having seamless planetary flying would've been lots of work for little payoff
“It was going to take us a huge amount of effort for very little payoff” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' hidden loading screens have proven to be quite controversial online - as all things now are - but the game’s director had already reminded folks that letting players freely fly into planets would create lots more hassle for the developers in exchange for very little pay-off.
Sep. 4, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars explain why they were "surprised and shocked" when they saw the Tim Burton sequel for the first time
Exclusive: Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe also open up on their elaborate, Afterlife-appropriate makeup, and how it helped them get into character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beetlejuice Beetlejuicestars Monica Bellucci and Willem Dafoe say they were “surprised and shocked” by how much emotion was in the horror-comedy sequel when they saw it for the first time. The duo play Afterlife dwellers Delores, Beetlejuice’s vengeful ex-wife, and Wolf Jackson, a try-hard B-movie actor who just can’t shake the detective role that made him famous, respectively.
Sep. 4, 2024
Before returning to The Division 3, Star Wars Outlaws' creative director is spending his "last weeks" on the open-world game "pushing as much as I can"
The home stretch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty is spending his last few weeks with the open-world game “pushing as much as I can” before heading to The Division 3. In an interview with Gamesradar+, Gerighty says, “It’s been announced that I’m exec producer on The Division, so these are my last weeks, but I’m making sure that I’m pushing as much as I can on the last weeks.
Sep. 4, 2024
Borderlands 4 dev urges Concord studio to back up work after losing theirs to Gearbox's hero shooter flop: "I regretted not getting it while I could"
Lessons learned from Battleborn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABorderlands 4lead has urged Concord developers to save their work before it’s too late. PlayStation’s Concord andGearboxSoftware’s Battleborn have followed a weirdly similar trajectory of competing in the relatively small hero shooter arena only to end up going offline in Overwatch’s shadow - though,Concord was only able to hold on for two weeks, sadly.
Sep. 4, 2024
Concord is being pulled offline, but it's still set to show up in Amazon's Secret Level series in two months' time
That’s bad timing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s shooter Concord is being taken offline, but it’s not the last we’ll hear of it. After only being online for two weeks,PlayStation confirmed that sales have ceased on the new gameand refunds are being issued for anyone who purchased it. The decision, according to Firewalk Studios, was based on the fact that there were “aspects of the game and our initial launch” that didn’t “land the way we’d intended”.
Sep. 4, 2024
Concord is now filled with players throwing themselves off the maps as quickly as possible in a desperate attempt to unlock the shooter's Platinum trophy before it goes offline
The race is on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New PlayStation hero shooterConcord is being taken offline later this week, and dedicated trophy hunters are now racing to unlock its ultra-rare Platinum trophy that’s about to get even rarer for the foreseeable future. Concord has been out for less than two weeks, but on September 6, it’ll no longer be playable, and those who bought it can expect refunds to hit their accounts.
Sep. 4, 2024
Concord's massive flop hasn't phased Sony, which reportedly feels "very positive" about its next live service from an Assassin's Creed veteran
There’s supposedly good internal sentiment around Fairgames, Jade Raymond’s new multiplayer endeavor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As its new hero shooter Concord prepares to go offline, PlayStation is reportedly feeling bullish about one of its next multiplayer endeavors. PlayStation announced Fairgames (Fairgame$) last summeras the online shooter about robbing filthy rich corpos, all while competing with other merc teams to see who can hoover up the most cash, ironically coming from Haven Studios and billion dollar companySony.
Sep. 4, 2024
Daredevil: Born Again will feature "some of the most brutal action" Marvel has ever brought to the screen
The series is out next March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brad Winderbaum, head of streaming at Marvel, has said that Daredevil is bringing some of the most brutal, bone-crunching violence we’ve ever seen in a Marvel show. “I’ll tell you, some of the most brutal action we’ve ever brought to the screen is coming in Daredevil: Born Again, which isn’t a horror show, but really it packs a lot of power and there’s a lot of visceral action, to say the least,” Winderbaum toldEntertainment Weekly.
Sep. 4, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard introduces one cool feature that's guaranteed to save time for ardent BioWare people-pleasers
You don’t need to pester party members looking for crumbs of new dialogue anymore, but you can anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis saving long-timeBioWarepeople-pleasers plenty of time by letting you know when a companion has something new to say to you. You’ve been there before. In between Mass Effect missions, desperately knocking on everyone’s cabin doors, trying to pry your way into these alien’s lives or seduce Mordin before half of them turn you away since it’s barely been an hour since your last chat and they have actually world-saving jobs to do.
Sep. 4, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard still isn't an open-world game, but new gameplay footage makes the RPG look way less linear than we feared
“We really emphasize player autonomy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardisditching Inquisition’s open-world structure in favor of a “mission-based” approach. That’s more similar to the structure of the first two entries in the series, but our first look at gameplay earlier this year showed what amounted to a combat-filled crawl through a glorified tunnel, leaving some fans fearing The Veilguard might be far too linear.
Sep. 4, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake devs want players to have the "same feeling" exploring the JRPG's open world as they'd have in Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The remake devs took inspiration from “a lot of modern games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is shaping up to be a gorgeous revival for the classic 1988 JRPG, but its devs actually took inspiration from “a lot of modern games,” includingThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, to bring it to life over 35 years later.
Sep. 4, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake may have "never happened" if its devs didn't have access to the art style Square Enix used to freshen up other beloved JRPGs
“We wanted to keep what made the original so special” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake may have “never happened” if it wasn’t for the popular art style. Dragon Quest 3 is the latest JRPG banger from yesteryear to get some HD-2D TLC. Speaking at a Gamescom group interview through an interpreter, producer Masaaki Hayasaka says approaching the remake with that specific art style was so important that it might not have happened at all if the team didn’t have access to it.
Sep. 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux review – "An unconventional musical sequel that fails to hit the high notes"
Part courtroom movie, part behind-bars romance, Folie à Deux is an unconventional musical sequel that fails to hit the high notes. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Joker: Folie à Deux has premiered at the Venice International Film Festival. Here’s our review… “Let’s give the people what they want,” says Lady Gaga’s Harleen ‘Lee’ Quinzel (aka Harley Quinn) at a key juncture in Joker: Folie à Deux.
Sep. 4, 2024
Even as Concord dies a fast death, Sony exec says PlayStation doesn't have enough original IP and "that's an issue for us"
“Whether it’s for games, films or anime, we don’t have that much IP that we fostered from the beginning” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SonyCFO Hiroki Totoki says PlayStation doesn’t have enough original IP as the company prepares to yank its first-party online shooter Concord from store shelves. Totoki toldFinancial Times(thanks,PlayStation Lifestyle) that Sony’s lack of original IP - that is, intellectual property that it created from whole cloth - is a real problem for the company.
Sep. 4, 2024
Everything we know about Black Ops 6 Zombies so far
Here are the maps and gameplay details for Zombies mode in Black Ops 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Ops 6 Zombies looks to be bringing players back to undead slaying in a big way, with many classic features returning, and Treyarch behind the wheel. Zombies has become increasingly important to Call of Duty releases over time, with last year’s mode adding in an open-world map and several new features.
Sep. 4, 2024
Exceptional X-Men #1 explained - Everything you need to know about Kitty Pryde and Emma Frost's new mutant team
Exceptional X-Men #1 rounds out the new X-Men line’s trio of core titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third and final of Marvel’s trio ofnew core X-Men titleshas arrived in September 4’s Exceptional X-Men by writer Eve L. Ewing, artist Carmen Carnero, color artist Nolan Woodward, and letterer Joe Sabino, which puts Kitty Pryde in the spotlight as she reels from the end of Krakoa and her role in the mutant resistance that followed the mutant island’s fall.
Sep. 4, 2024
First full trailer for new Netflix true crime drama from Dahmer creators is a wild, violent romp
We’re headed back to 1996 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full trailer for Monster: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is here – and it’s a doozy. Following the success of Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, the next season takes on another albeit equally sensational case this time from the ’90s. Erik and Lyle Menendez were convicted of murdering their parents Jose and Kitty Menendez with the jury finding that they did so in order to inherit their parents' multimillion-dollar estate.
Sep. 4, 2024
First Joker: Folie à Deux reactions call it a "brilliant musical return to a world of madness"
The film hits theaters next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions forJoker: Folie a Deuxare here – and they are delightfully mixed. The long-awaited sequel to Todd Phillips' award-winning Joker sees Arthur Fleck (Joaquin Phoenix) and Harley Quinn (Lady Gaga) fall in love and break out of Arkham Asylum – all while singing and dancing. The cast includes Zazie Beetz as Sophie Dumond, Harry Lawty as Harvey Dent, Steve Coogan as a popular TV personality, and Catherine Keener as Arthur’s defense lawyer.
Sep. 4, 2024
Games of Thrones author George RR Martin blasts House of the Dragon season 2 and shares concern "more toxic" changes are planned for season 3 in now-deleted post
The author isn’t happy about changes made in House of Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin took to his personal blog to write about his unhappiness withHouse of the Dragon season 2as well as concerns for season 3, before swiftly deleting the post. “I argued against it, for all these reasons,” Martin wrote, detailing the ‘Sophie’s Choice’ scene in Blood and Cheese involving Maelor’s death (viaThe Hollywood Reporter.
Sep. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss admits the team has been "off course a few times" lately, but don't expect a quicker cadence of Warbonds: "We'd love to pick up the pace again – but need to hit quality first"
Arrowhead is “trying to do a better job of following our own north stars” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani says theHelldivers 2team has been “off course a few times” lately but is “trying to do a better job following our own north stars” as they try toget the hit co-op shooter back on trackafter another divisive update.
Sep. 4, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy 2 is "one of the biggest priorities" for Warner Bros "a couple of years down the road"
Warner Bros isn’t ignoring the success of the first game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Obviously, a successor to Hogwarts Legacy is one of the biggest priorities in a couple of years down the road,” Warner Brothers Discover CFO Gunnar Widenfels said during Bank of America’s recent Media, Communications, and Entertainment Conference. (Thanks,Variety.) “So there is certainly a significant growth contribution from that [games] business in our strategic outlook here.
Sep. 4, 2024
How long is Space Marine 2?
Space Marine 2 has a short campaign but plenty of replayability When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to know how long it takes to beat Space Marine 2? You can easily roll the credits on the campaign in just one day, but there’s a lot more to the game than just Titus’ story. The campaign sounds quite small with only seven missions including the tutorial, but each one is quite long, taking just under an hour to get through – the final mission inSpace Marine 2is closer to two hours long!
Sep. 4, 2024
How to unlock multiplayer in Space Marine 2
Space Marine 2 can be played entirely with other players, but online multiplayer isn’t available at the start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can’t play Space Marine 2 multiplayer as soon as you start the game as you need to complete a chunky tutorial mission to unlock online play first. Although, once Titus has made it onto Battle Barge Resilient, you’ll soon be able to invite your friends to join your squad inSpace Marine 2, letting you dive into the campaign with player-controlled Gadriel and Chairon, play Operations, or battle heretics in PVP.
Sep. 4, 2024
I can't stop using Glorious keycaps, thankfully they're up to 38% off at Amazon
Grab full sets from just under $25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve never been one to downplay the role a good set of keycaps plays in the overall experience of a keyboard. These little plastic covers offer more than the legends they hold, with different materials, thicknesses, and heights all changing the typing feel of pretty much any deck.
Sep. 4, 2024
I don't know who at the ESRB decided this bizarre Schoolhouse Rock-style anthem was a good idea, but bless 'em because it's absurdly catchy
E is For Everyone is deeply uncool, but it’s impossible not to love it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, I got an odd press release. That’s not altogether unusual - I’m still deleting pitches for coverage of NFT games to this very day - but this was a rare one with a bizarre hook: “ESRB Celebrates 30 Years with E is for Everyone Music Video & Single Release.
Sep. 4, 2024
Indie city-builder gets an update so huge that its solo dev is changing the game's name to match: "It marks what I consider as close to a 1.0 version as I can deliver"
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is now Bulwark: Evolution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo dev behind city-building sandbox game Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has changed the name of his game to Bulwark: Evolution, as a massive update rolls out with a new mode, double the open-world content, and more, bringing it “as close to a 1.0 version as I can deliver.
Sep. 4, 2024
James Gunn knows what he'd call a Batman and Superman team-up movie in the DCU
Don’t get your hopes up – it’s all hypothetical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas revealed what he’d call a Batman andSupermanmovie if the two superheroes ever teamed up – but, unfortunately, it’s still a hypothetical scenario (but we can always hope). In celebration of Labor Day, Gunn shared a comic book illustration of Superman, Batman, and Robin onThreads.
Sep. 4, 2024
Joker: Folie à Deux first clip sees Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn and Arthur Fleck break out into song
The first clip from Joker 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first clip fromJoker: Folie à Deuxis here, and it sees Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn (named Lee in the movie) bonding with Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck in a fittingly unusual way. In the footage, which you can see below, both characters appear to be in Arkham.
Sep. 4, 2024
Enotria devs thank Phil Spencer himself for "helping to resolve our situation" after indefinitely delaying the Soulslike's Xbox port
“We are now working closely with Microsoft” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The Enotria devs have provided more insight into their recent communication with Xbox, noting thatPhil Spencerhimself has stepped in. “We would like to officially thank Phil Spencer and his team for reaching out to us so promptly and helping to resolve our situation,” the devs say in atweet.
Sep. 4, 2024
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 review: “ticking all the right boxes”
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 has blown previous expectations of an RTX 4080 gaming laptop out the water. While it’s heavier than the competition, it doesn’t feel as chunky as other options, but it can still draw some incredible power out of its GPU without sacrificing on its display or keyboard. This is ticking all the right boxes, from sheer performance to value for money. Impressively slimline feel
Sep. 4, 2024
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind is an uber-meta blast from the past
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like many little girls in the late ’90s, I always bagsied Pink Ranger. I’d intended to carry this childish insistence across to myMighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewinddemo, but alas, Yellow Ranger had been chosen for me already. I shrug, pretending not to be a smidge disappointed as I sit down to play the upcoming Atari game with one of the developers.
Sep. 4, 2024
My most anticipated horror just got its first trailer and it's everything I hoped a movie about Amy Adams turning into a dog would be
“I am Nightbitch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Marielle Heller’s new comedy horror Nightbitch has been released, and it’s everything I hoped it would be. The movie stars Amy Adams as a stay-at-home mom who thinks she’s turning into a dog. Yep, that’s really the premise. It’s based on Rachel Yoder’s incredible book of the same name, which follows a woman known simply as ‘The Mother’.
Sep. 4, 2024
No Man's Sky Aquarius is the fishing update that Hello Games is "finally" adding after 8 years - and it was inspired by a single piece of fan art
That must be some really good fan art When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky is taking another step towards becoming the most complete game of all time thanks to its latest update - Aquarius - which adds a fan-inspired fishing update. In a press release, developer Hello Games noted the launch ofNo Man’s Sky: Worlds Part 1, the game’s recent update that introduced a suite of upgrades to planets, weather, wildlife, and more.
Sep. 4, 2024
Nurse Joy, eat your heart out: Pokemon professor creates a ridiculous strategy to heal the maximum amount of health in a single turn by using a dizzying loop of ejector seats
And you thought gym leaders spamming potions was bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemonbattles are generally all about dealing as much damageas possible, and maybe that’s why I’d never given much thought to how much damage you could possiblyhealon a single turn, but it turns out that it’s way more than you might expect. In a new deep-dive video onYouTube, content creator King The Luck proves that you can go far beyond healing a single health bar’s worth of hit points if you’re smart enough, by depleting and replenishing it repeatedly.
Sep. 4, 2024
Persona 1 and 2 remakes aren't on Atlus' "schedule" right now, but the JRPG series' producer "would like to do it someday"
It would complete the collection of Persona remakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most of Atlus’Personaseries has received a remake of sorts, withPersona 3 Reloadbeing the most recent - except for the first two games, although that could change one day. Speaking in an interview withGameSpot, long-time Persona producer and P-Studio director Kazuhisa Wada reveals that remakes of the JRPG series' original two entries aren’t underway right now - but that doesn’t mean that they won’t ever be.
Sep. 4, 2024
Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom prepares us for the world after Tears of the Kingdom, but lets its hero down in the process
After a decades-long wait, Zelda herself deserves better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom is an important game for Nintendo. Famously, it’s the first mainline game where Zelda herself has been playable - no, I’m not counting Spirit Tracks - bucking a decades-long trend and finally putting the eponymous princess at the forefront of her own legend.
Sep. 4, 2024
Silent Hill 2 Remake lets you disable "all UI elements" for "the most immersive experience", and you'll be told where to go by visual, sound, and character cues
Bloober Team scores another W When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSilent Hill 2 remakefrom Bloober Team will allow you to turn off all UI elements for a more immersive experience, and there’s also a ’90s-style filter paying homage to the original horror classic… The original Silent Hill 2 famously had zero on-screen UI during gameplay sequences, not even a health bar, which made getting lost an essential part of the experience.
Sep. 4, 2024
Space Marine 2 release time for early unlock – the new Warhammer 40,000 game is nearly here
Here’s when Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 releases in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 release timeis under 24 hours away if you’ve ordered the Gold and Ultra editions of the game, though the countdown is a couple of days longer if you’ve got one of the more standard editions. Here, we’ll run you through the unlock times on both dates.
Sep. 4, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws director is a "little disappointed" with the Metacritic score, but plans to keep improving the game
But creative director Julian Gerighty says “players are really connecting with what we did” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws released last week to decent, if slightly lukewarm reception from critics, with a Metacritic score currently sitting at respectable 76 - a score that creative director Julian Gerighty mentions that he’s a “little disappointed” in. “I’m a little disappointed with the Metacritic; Of course, recognition from press and critics is very important to us, but players are really connecting with what we did,” Gerighty said in an interview with GamesRadar+.
Sep. 4, 2024
Supermassive describes Directive 8020 as "The Thing in space," but even with the survival horror elements, it's a Dark Pictures game through and through
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Small step for man, massive leap for Supermassive For a developer like Supermassive, proven experts in the realm of cinematic horror, I did have some immediate concerns aboutanyformat changes. Any fan of the Dark Pictures Anthology knows the games as interactive movies of sorts, removing the onus from the player to be technically “good” at anything in particular – except, perhaps, having sharp reflexes for quick-time events.
Sep. 4, 2024
The Golden Joystick Awards return on November 21 with overhauled rules for indie games
22 Awards will be handed out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Golden Joystick Awards return for their 42nd iteration later this year, with revamped rules to make it easier than ever to highlight the best indie games of the year. Best Indie Game (Small Studio) is perhaps the biggest change. It can be hard to draw a single line to define what an indie game is and isn’t, and as such, this year’s Golden Joystick Awards will celebrate teams of less than ten people, while larger independent teams with more flexible budgets will be eligible for the Best Indie Game award.
Sep. 4, 2024
The live-action Minecraft movie gets a weird and wonderful first trailer, but all I can think about is Jack Black as Steve
The first trailer for A Minecraft Movie is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Minecraft movie – titled simplyA Minecraft Movie– has landed its first trailer, and it sees the beloved game brought to life. Jason Momoa and Jack Black star in the new movie adaptation of the best-selling video game of all time. “Anything you can dream about here, you can make,” says the voiceover as we follow a ragtag group of adventurers exploring the new world.
Sep. 4, 2024
The Minecraft movie's animals are giving people nightmares, please make it stop
The animals need our help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for theMinecraft moviereleased today, and as folks gathered around their computer monitors and phones to see the first look into the live-action Minecraft world, however, they noticed something horrifying: the animals. It didn’t take long for the internet to start making jokes and pointing out how absurd some of the decisions around bringing these creatures to life are.
Sep. 4, 2024
The PS2 has been recognized in Japan for its impact on people's lives and culture by becoming the first console to be added to the 'Future Technology Heritage' registry
It’s definitely deserved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science has added the PlayStation 2 to its Future Technology Heritage registry, honoring it as a piece of technology that has impacted people’s lives. It’s notably the first console in a list of 381 iconic items to be selected. More and more pieces of technology – from the TYK Radio Telephone to the 3.
Sep. 4, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 adds a bunch of new cast members – and Guillermo del Toro-loving horror fans will already be familiar with one
Candela Saitta, Óscar Jaenada, and Eduardo Noriega and more have joined the zombie spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonhas announced a whole bunch of new cast members ahead of season 3. Alexandra Masangkay, Hugo Arbues, Candela Saitta, Óscar Jaenada, and Eduardo Noriega have joined Melissa McBride and Norman Reedus in the zombie spin-off, which is currently filming its third chapter in Madrid.
Sep. 4, 2024
Venom: The Last Dance’s secret teaser reveals new scary symbiote, and fans are pretty sure its a villain from the ‘90s comics
Who do you think the mystery symbiote is? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An international teaser for the third and final Venom movie,Venom: The Last Dance, has slipped through the cracks featuring a brand new symbiote who fans are convinced is a character straight from a ’90s comic book. In the new teaser, recently released on Russian television, we get a glimpse of a rather evil-looking green symbiote putting its hand out before police officers open fire.
Sep. 4, 2024
Want to build your own Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine army? Get 15% off these essentials
Like savings from the God-Emperor himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you been feeling the hype for Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2? Has it sparked your interest in the game’s tabletop counterpart? If your time playing as Titus doesn’t satisfy your desire to cut down swarms of Tyranids and bring the pain to the Forces of Chaos, here’s some good news – it doesn’t have to stop there.
Sep. 4, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 review: "Raises the bar for all Warhammer adaptations"
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is an exceptional, larger than life shooter that raises the bar for all Warhammer adaptations. A dizzying sense of scale, along with some of the slickest combat around, will leave you often breathless but always grinning. Blends melee combat and third-person shooting incredibly well Huge environments prove bigger is better Operations are great fun with friends Operations don’t adequately support playing alone The campaign struggles to make longer-range shootouts feel as impactful
Sep. 4, 2024
Persona dev says splitting the Atlus team to work on Metaphor: ReFantazio was "for the better" and will help the studio's future JRPGs stay "on the right track"
The future looks bright for Persona 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Atlus cracks on withMetaphor: ReFantazioto ensure its smooth release this fall, some are wondering what the new JRPG means for the future of thePersonaseries - and thankfully, it seems that it’s not compromised at all. Speaking in an interview withGameSpot, Persona producer and P-Studio director Kazuhisa Wada explains why work on Metaphor is beneficial to Atlus' already established series.
Sep. 3, 2024
Xbox woes abound as the Black Myth Wukong situation gets weirder, indies get frustrated over lack of communication, and Series S continues offering a "challenge" to devs
Xbox, what the hell is going on? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakeningchief product officer Scott Junior rather gently indicated that’s still the case in a recent interview withVG247. “It’s one of the reasons we’re coming out on PC first,” Junior said. “There’s a lot of optimisations we need to do before we release on the Xbox. But yeah, Xbox Series S is a challenge.
Sep. 3, 2024
13 years after it was taken offline, a legendary Star Wars MMO helped influence Star Wars Outlaws' iteration of Tatooine
Outlaws expands on the versions of the planet we’ve seen before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' developers looked to the long-defunct Star Wars Galaxies to help rebuild Tatooine. It turns out the old MMO helped Star Wars Outlaws developerUbisoftMassive create its own iteration of Tatooine. “Creating the city of Bestine was fun, because it doesn’t really exist in any way – but it was in Star Wars Galaxies,” said Benedikt Podlesnigg, art and world director of Outlaws, of the Tatooine city which has enjoyed a cult-like status among Star Wars fans.
Sep. 3, 2024
A biopic where singer Robbie Williams is played by a CGI monkey (yes really) is getting rave reactions
Better Man is getting a warm reception When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robbie Williams biopic Better Man is proving popular – but the film has one weird twist that might leave you scratching your head. Williams, of course, is the British superstar behind hits like ‘Rock DJ’ and ‘Angels.’ The film is directed byThe Greatest Showmanhelmer Michael Gracey.
Sep. 3, 2024
After Baldur's Gate 3, Larian says "the quality bar was set high" - now the studio's figuring out "how to raise it even higher" with its next game
Higher and higher, and higher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recentinterview with IGN, Larian Studios art director Joachim Vleminckx says “all this success means there are high expectations of what’s next.” Vleminckx goes on to say “we are playing it cool as always and we are not letting the success blind us to the amount of hard work it took to get here.
Sep. 3, 2024
After Gearbox's disastrous Risk of Rain 2 DLC launch, the roguelike's original devs announce their move to Valve: "We love making games – and will continue to do so, for years to come"
Many of Hopoo Games' devs - including its co-founders- are now at Valve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not exactly a great time for roguelike third-person shooter Risk of Rain 2, amida chaotic launch for Gearbox’s new Seekers of the Storm DLCthat’sbrought significant issues to the entire game. Amid this, however, it’s been announced that many of its original developers have moved toValve.
Sep. 3, 2024
After nearly 200 videos over more than 5 years, The Witcher 3's biggest hidden details hound is hanging up his swords – to turn to Baldur's Gate 3
The creator is “somewhat sadly truly running out of details” to talk about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicated Witcher 3 content creator is preparing to bid farewell to his expansive series going over all the hidden details inCD Projekt Red’s RPG, largely because he’s “truly running out” of things to talk about. But, at least it’ll give him time to finally play Baldur’s Gate 3.
Sep. 3, 2024
Anya Taylor Joy wants to play Elsa in a live-action Frozen for the sweetest reason
Is this our new Elsa? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosastar Anya Taylor-Joy may be ditching fire and action for theDisneyfairytale as she reveals she wants to play Ice Queen Elsa in a possible live-actionFrozenmovie for the sweetest reason. “I think Frozen would be pretty great,” said Taylor Joy in an interview withVogue Hong Kong, when asked about her dreamDisneyrole.
Sep. 3, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows is bringing back double assassinations for the first time in 9 years, and there's a weird lore theory as to why
Naoe’s wielding a hidden blade and a tanto When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis resurrecting an ability not seen inUbisoft’s series for nearly a decade: the double assassination. That’s all changing with Assassin’s Creed Shadows. A blog post onUbisoft’s websitedelves into the stealthy workings of Shinobi protagonist Naoe, revealing her abilities to hide underwater, see through thick fog, and eliminate enemies from a distance with a kunai.
Sep. 3, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star explains how his mom's ex-boyfriends inspired his new "cringey" character: "He's sort of a shake bag of people I know"
Exclusive: Justin Theroux also recalls how fun the Tim Burton-directed sequel was to make: “We were giggling a lot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton are back inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, 36 years after Tim Burton’s beloved original was released. With so much time having passed, there’s a bunch of new people in Lydia and Delia’s life, including the former’s daughter Astrid (Jenna Ortega) and her producer-turned-partner Rory.
Sep. 3, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star reveals her secret pitch to Tim Burton before they started making the sequel: "I know it's twisted"
Could it be wedding bells yet again in the sequel? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beetlejuice Beetlejuicestar Winona Ryder has revealed she had the wildest idea for the upcoming sequel, and it is something she has been hoping for ever since the original movie came out almost 40 years ago. “I always wanted Lydia to end up with Beetlejuice.
Sep. 3, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice streaming date: When will Tim Burton’s horror sequel be on streaming?
Here’s when you can stream Beetlejuice 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Burton fans,Beetlejuice Beetlejuiceis about to be summoned in theaters. But if you don’t fancy a trip to the cinema, or if you are simply wondering when you might be able to watch the sequel next, we have the lowdown on when you can expect the flick to drop on streaming.
Sep. 3, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's Jenna Ortega on ensuring Astrid wasn't Lydia Deetz 2.0: "Tim just kind of takes a step back and lets you do what you need to do"
Exclusive: The Wednesday star explains how the franchise’s new teen character is like her mother, but not a carbon copy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beetlejuice Beetlejuicestar Jenna Ortega has opened up on Tim Burton’s hands-off approach to directing, and how she ensured her character wasn’t just a rehash of the franchise’s original teen,Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz. In the long-awaited sequel, which picks up with the Deetzes 36 years on from the original, Ortega plays Lydia’s teen daughter Astrid.
Sep. 3, 2024
Concord is being taken offline this week and everyone is getting refunds as PlayStation tries to "determine the best path ahead"
“Concord sales will cease immediately” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation is taking its new hero shooter Concord offline after less than two weeks online. In an update shared to thePlayStation Blog, Firewalk Studios game director Ryan Ellis said there are “aspects of the game and our initial launch” that didn’t “land the way we’d intended.” For that reason, the game is being taken offline on September 6 and refunds will be going out to everyone who purchased the game on PS5 or PC.
Sep. 3, 2024
Croc fans show "enormous, stupendous" amounts of love for the PS1 platformer as the remaster devs reveal they weren't sure anyone "still remembered or cared"
The year of the Croc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Argonaut Games announced it would be remastering PlayStation 3D platformerCroc: Legend of the Gobbos, it wasn’t expecting such a warm welcome back for the franchise. The reception to Croc coming back was positive, and plenty of old time fans rejoiced. In fact, fans were so excited that Argonaut Games released a statement on August 30 about the “overwhelming support.
Sep. 3, 2024
Dishonored 2's best level took inspiration from BioShock 2's time-traveling story moment: "We wanted to push that idea a bit more"
Past, present, and future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dishonored 2 is filled with interesting level design, but its A Crack in the Slab mission in particular owes a lot to BioShock 2, according to designer Thomas Boucher. In an interview withPC Gamer, Boucher says “In BioShock 2 there is one level where you can travel between the past and the present.
Sep. 3, 2024
Don't expect a Helldivers 2 update today, Arrowhead confirms, as it continues to work "tirelessly" on its 60-day action plan to improve the third-person shooter
Arrowhead will be sharing its progress so far later in the week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsHelldivers 2developer Arrowhead continues to work “tirelessly” on its60-day action plan to improve the third-person shooter, the studio has confirmed that it’s altering the frequency of its updates in the meantime, delaying one that fans may have expected to roll out today.
Sep. 3, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is shaping up to have some of the RPG series' best quality-of-life features, and fans think they're "fantastic"
Pause cutscenes, respec skill points, and transmog to your heart’s content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardmay end up standing the test of time as one of thebest RPGsto come fromBioWareyet, with various quality-of-life improvements over the series' past entries. Speaking in a Q&A onDiscord, The Veilguard’s lead developers dive into some of these - and from mid-cutscene pausing to skill point respecs, there’s a lot to look forward to.
Sep. 3, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake may have "never happened" without its gorgeous pixel art, and after playing for 30 minutes I can see why
Preview | I can’t wait to get lost in Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake’s world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My arena showdown was a piece of cake – its foes were no match for my trusty trio of Healslime, Slime, and Bunicorn – although I was told that you can expect these battles to become much more challenging the further you progress.
Sep. 3, 2024
Elizabeth Olsen says Natasha Lyonne needed no MCU advice when she was cast in Fantastic Four: "She knows she can navigate any situation"
Exclusive: Elizabeth Olsen and Carrie Coon are full of praise for their His Three Daughters co-star Natasha Lyonne When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joining a franchise behemoth like the MCU is no small feat, but Scarlet Witch actor Elizabeth Olsen is confident that Natasha Lyonne, who she stars alongside in new Netflix movie His Three Daughters, is more than up to the task.
Sep. 3, 2024
First teaser for Noah Hawley's Alien prequel series is nothing short of terrifying
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for Noah Hawley’s Alien prequel series is here – and we’re hiding under the covers already. The 15-second teaseer shows a Xenomorph with sharp teeth, dripping with blood before it snarls at the camera. You can view the clip below. Per the official synopsis: “When a mysterious space vessel crash-lands on Earth, a young woman (Sydney Chandler) and a ragtag group of tactical soldiers make a fateful discovery that puts them face-to-face with the planet’s greatest threat.
Sep. 3, 2024
For a chunk under $300, I'd give Intel's best graphics card a go
A great 1440p GPU price cut. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Graphics cards rarely dip to under $300 these days, but I just stumbled across an Intel Arc A770 deal that feels worthwhile. Rather than sticking with 8GB VRAM and a GPU that starts to sweat when handling more than 1080p, you can currently grab a 16GB model with a factory overclock for substantially less.
Sep. 3, 2024
GTA Vice City's most infuriating mission is back - as a $2 PS4 game I can't believe made it through PlayStation's certification process
HeliCity Demolition Man is a, uh, very direct tribute When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A screenshot of Vice City from the Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition If you, like many others, spent a whole lot of your Grand Theft Auto: Vice City playtime back in the day screaming in frustration at that mission where you have to blow up a building with an RC helicopter, I’ve got great news: that mission is back, in $2 PS4 game form!
Sep. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 players just miss out on unlocking the Orbital Napalm Barrage - after Arrowhead itself leaked the Stratagem last month
Fans weren’t able to collectively eliminate 500 million Automatons in time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unfortunately,Helldivers 2players aren’t getting their new Orbital Napalm Stratagem after all, following Arrowhead itself leaking it last month. Back in early August, Arrowhead participated in a live stream to promote the newHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update. Unfortunately, the hosts showed a then-unannounced Stratagemcalled the ‘Orbital Napalm Barrage,‘which coated a planetary area in flames for an extended period of time.
Sep. 3, 2024
How to find the Star Wars Outlaws Pyke Syndicate Vault keycards
Three keycards across Toshara are needed for the Mirogana Pyke Syndicate Vault in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws Pyke Syndicate Vault is a treasure trove you’ll want to break into, but it needs three keycards to open. If you found this vault during the New Tricks mission, you’ll certainly have noticed the red barrier blocking off the riches, and hopefully you sliced the nearby computer to download intel that reveals the rough locations of the three cards.
Sep. 3, 2024
I played Lost Records: Bloom & Rage for 90 minutes and I'm already attached to its relatable cast, in love with its '90s vibes, and obsessed with the camcorder
Preview | Lost Records: Bloom & Rage has a gorgeous level of detail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My time with Lost Records: Bloom & Rage begins in Swann Holloway’s bedroom. I’ve been transported back to 1995 to relive one of her memories, and I’m looking around for a VHS tape to pack away in my rucksack. I spend a lot of time soaking in all of the details of her room, examining every available object and admiring the decor.
Sep. 3, 2024
Ian McKellen says he has no plans to retire anytime soon following Gandalf news: "I'm not letting anyone else put on the pointy hat and beard if I can help it"
Ian McKellen doesn’t want to stop playing Gandalf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the surprise news thatIan McKellen will be returning as Gandalf, the legendary actor has confirmed that he has no plans to retire. “I shall just keep at it as long as the legs and the lungs and the mind keep working,” McKellen toldBBC Breakfast.
Sep. 3, 2024
It takes 14,000 real-life steps to trek across Skyrim's massive map, according to a dedicated fan of the RPG who made the journey himself
A great way to get your daily steps in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite releasing well over a decade ago, theSkyrimcommunity is still finding ways to spice the iconic RPG up - including this fan who is journeying across the map on his own two feet. Does it really take 7,000 steps to get up the Throat of the World to High Hrothgar?
Sep. 3, 2024
Little Nightmares 3 includes a "melting pot" of fears to face, and after 45 minutes playing, I guess that includes angry office workers
Preview | Little Nightmares 3 is tense, atmospheric, and seriously creepy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve only played a small amount of Little Nightmares 3, but after around 45 minutes of being hunted down by a sinister secretary, I can already tell it’s going to haunt my dreams when it launches next year. While both protagonists can run, jump, and climb in identical fashion, their two unique tools ensure that there are certain tasks that only one of them can do.
Sep. 3, 2024
Making a Warhammer crossover worthy of Space Marine 2: "We don’t chase trends and gimmicks"
A chair worthy of the Golden Throne When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crossovers take a lot more work than you might think, and the tie-ins to Space Marine 2 are no different. Whether it’s a controller, clothing, assortedgifts for gamers, or even a chair, there are plenty of hoops to jump through. The Space Marine 2 Secretlab chair that arrived via drop pod at the GamesRadar+ office took years to develop, for example.
Sep. 3, 2024
Michael Keaton's performance in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice gets high praise from his co-star: "His mind is like a spark plug"
Exclusive: Justin Theroux also likens appearing in the the Tim Burton-directed sequel to playing basketball with the Chicago Bulls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Keaton may play the Ghost with the Most in long-awaited sequelBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, but in the eyes of his co-star Justin Theroux, he’s the Lead We All Need. After 36 years, the Batman actor teams up with Tim Burton once again to reprise his role as the eponymous bio-exorcist, as Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) and her family return to Winter River following her father’s sudden death.
Sep. 3, 2024
Mike Flanagan's upcoming Stephen King movie is "haunting and scary" according to star, who says he's never had an "incredible" experience like it before
Exclusive | David Dastmalchian teases the “haunting and scary” upcoming film The Life of Chuck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anticipation is already sky-high for horror maestro Mike Flanagan’s upcoming movie The Life of Chuck, adapted from the Stephen King novella of the same name. However, one of the film stars, David Dastmalchian, has just got us even more excited to see it.
Sep. 3, 2024
Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Stephen King movie starring Tom Hiddleston and Karen Gillan gets cryptic first look
The Life of Chuck does not yet have a theatrical release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vanity Fairhas shared the first look at The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston. Thanks to VF, we also finally know (mostly) who’s playing who: Chiwetel Ejiofor (Doctor Strange) is a “school teacher trying to apply logic to the planet’s troubles;” Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy) is Chuck’s ex, “a hospital worker determined to save everyone she can; Matthew Lillard (Scream) is “a construction worker neighbor who finds zen amid the chaos;” Carl Lumbly (Alias), plays a funeral director “who has dedicated his life to easing people through death; with Mark Hamill and Mia Sara (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as the grandparents who raised Chuck as a boy.
Sep. 3, 2024
Netflix has a new fantasy show starring Jeff Goldblum that’s climbing the streaming charts – but fans are loving it way more than critics
Kaos is coming for the no. 1 spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kaos, starring Jeff Golblum as Zeus, is currently climbing up the global Netflix streaming charts. PerFlix Patrol, which rounds up streaming data, the show is currently in the number two spot worldwide, reaching number two in the UK and number three US as well. Per the official synopsis, the series follows an “all-powerful yet insecure Zeus as he starts to fear his end of reign once he notices a wrinkle on his forehead, possibly indicating the end of the world.
Sep. 3, 2024
New Arcane season 2 footage sees Jinx become a symbol of the rebellion, as the entire undercity rallies against Piltover
“Topside is the real enemy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jinx becomes an unlikely hero following her devastating attack on Piltover in an exciting new look at Arcane season 2. Around the one-minute mark, warlord Ambessa (Ellen Thomas) states: “To return peace to this city, we must declare martial law”, as enforcer Caitlyn (Katie Leung) – who’s wearing a white beret, suggesting she’s now the leader of her squad – looks out over the blue-skied golden metropolis.
Sep. 3, 2024
New MMO from League of Legends' own MMO veteran is taking a MOBA-style approach to classes, with "lots of specialized" ones: "We can't have classes that are too generic"
“We need to support 20 fighters and 20 wizards” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former World of Warcraft lead systems designer and League of Legends MMO veteran Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street has spoken about his approach to classes in his upcoming fantasy MMORPG, which he says will include “lots of specialized classes.” Street’s upcoming game, codenamed Ghost, still doesn’t have a release date, and no gameplay footage has been revealed, but the Blizzard and Riot Games veteran has been sharing plenty of nuggets of information over on Twitter (which previously led to him discussingwhat he thinks the problem plaguing MMO combat is).
Sep. 3, 2024
One of the most underrated sci-fi thrillers with a great Rotten Tomatoes score is available to watch for free right now
Super 8 is streaming for free right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super 8, written and directed by J.J. Abrams, is now streaming for free. Super 8 is now streaming for free on Amazon Freevee (H/TTom’s Guide). If you don’t have an Amazon Prime membership, then you’ll need to download Freevee separately in the App Store on your mobile device or Smart TV.
Sep. 3, 2024
Sci-fi thriller Warm Fusion is a mix of Blade Runner and David Cronenberg movies that "pushes every boundary"
The new body horror series is by Scott Hoffman and Alberto Ponticelli When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new series from writer Scott Hoffman and artist Alberto Ponticelli “pushes every boundary,” according to its publisher,DSTLRY. Warm Fusion is described as a “sci-fi horror mystery series” that mixes the body horror ofDavid Cronenberg’s movies with the dystopian urban sprawl ofBlade Runner.
Sep. 3, 2024
Sequel to one of the best viral horror movies of recent years gets a terrifying new trailer
Say cheese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer has arrived for Smile 2, and it’s suitably terrifying. The upcoming sequel stars Aladdin star Naomi Scott as Skye Riley, a pop megastar. However, when she witnesses something horrible, she starts to experience a number of disturbing events. Things only get more complicated as she heads on a world tour and her past threatens to make her life spiral out of control.
Sep. 3, 2024
Shadowheart's voice actor didn't initially love her character in Baldur's Gate 3 - until she saw the RPG community's reactions
In Shadowheart, she discovered “the stuff I like about myself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3cast didn’t always feel as strongly for the companions they voiced as the community did - as is the case with Shadowheart’s actor, at least. Speaking in aninterview withIGN, Jennifer English reveals that she wasn’t initially a fan of God’s favorite princess.
Sep. 3, 2024
Slick fantasy JRPG and Metroidvania mashup takes to Kickstarter after 3 years of development, gets funded in 6 hours and triples its funding goal in days
Fallen Tear: The Ascension is already a smash success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After revealing its debut 2D platformer and dubbing it"the Elden Ring of Metroidvania in terms of map size,“indie studio Winter Crew has continued to bedazzle fans with Fallen Tear: The Ascension - and now there’s a successful Kickstarter campaign to boot. Fallen Tear blendsJRPG and Soulslike elementsto create a high fantasy experience like no other - and judging by its developers' newly launchedKickstartercampaign, countless fans can’t wait to dive straight into the Metroidvania.
Sep. 3, 2024
Space Marine 2's super soldiers are "almost invincible," so creating a genuinely difficult player experience was "quite the challenge"
A lore-accurate portrayal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2is all about the power fantasy of controlling these hulking giants and mowing down hordes of Tyranids in front of you. However, balancing around such a powerful unit can be a tricky situation. Brand and creative manager Yann Francois shares how the team decided to balance around such absurd power levels to properly portray the sheer carnage Space Marines can unleash.
Sep. 3, 2024
Stephen King's picks for the most "criminally underrated" shows are two horror series with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes scores
Add these to your watchlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has weighed in on his picks for the most underrated shows on television, and you’re going to want to add these to your watchlist. Replying to a post on Twitter about the TV show From, he shared his praise for the science fiction horror. “The most criminally underrated, underappreciated show of all time,“shared a user called Aryanwrote about From.
Sep. 3, 2024
The best Black Ops 6 guns and loadouts to use
Dominate every match with the best Black Ops 6 weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 guns and loadouts include the best weapons, set up with the right attachments to specialize them, topped off with a set of Perks that tie the whole play-style together. Players are busy working out the meta from a large list of guns and gear.
Sep. 3, 2024
The best Deadlock hero has a whopping 93% pick rate, and it's wiping the floor thanks to its "low skill ceiling" and huge area-of-effect attacks
Seven has won a staggering 58.93% of all matches played When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The meta surroundingValve’s Deadlock is slowly coming into focus, and one character has a 93% win rate among closed beta players. As first reported byPC Gamer, a new website calledTracklockjust recently launched, letting you view ongoing trends for Deadlock’s characters. You can view things like a character’s pick rate among matches, their total win percentage of matches played, and their total wins and matches played to date.
Sep. 3, 2024
The best Jackal PDW build for Black Ops 6
This Black Ops 6 Jackal PDW loadout will help you dominate the ongoing beta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Black Ops 6 Jackal PDW loadout uses its speed to really take advantage of the new Omnimovement mechanic, as you dart across the map in search of kills. This BO6 SMG is already at the top of the emerging meta, with an excellent rate of fire but it can be tricky to handle if not set up well.
Sep. 3, 2024
The first update of Helldivers 2's 60-day rescue plan won't be the "biggest patch of all time", but it will push the game in the "right direction"
Helldivers 2 won’t be fixed overnight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s upcoming update won’t be a total game changer, but it will put the beleaguered online shooter back on the right path, says developer Arrowhead Games. In case your ears have thus far evaded the din of protest from freedom fighters everywhere, Helldivers 2 players have been pretty upset with the state of the game generally since the controversialEscalation of Freedomupdate, although the brunt of the complaints seem to be about balancing.
Sep. 3, 2024
This is the gaming projector I'd recommend to most PS5 players - and it's just hit a new record-low price
The BenQ X300G is now cheaper than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been re-arranging my setups for new projectors a lot recently, but the BenQ X300G always sticks in my mind. Its compact, short-throw design, paired with super easy connections (especially if you’re using a handheld), means it’s almost effortless to set up and use - and now that it’s hit a new record-low price it might be time to take the leap.
Sep. 3, 2024
This new Meta Quest 3 rival has pancake lenses and a 4K display, but there's a catch
There’s a new standalone mixed-reality headset on the shelves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Meta Quest 3 seems to have a stranglehold on the VR gaming market at the moment. It’s cheaper than the Apple Vision Pro, it’s more versatile than PSVR 2, and it has some truly impressive standalone specs for its price. That much has been true since October last year, but it could be about to change.
Sep. 3, 2024
This Stardew Valley-inspired indie where you manage a nerdy board game café is blowing up on Kickstarter with 500% funding in 7 days
“Just like Stardew, Dragons Brew will offer players a rich, colorful environment where every detail adds to the overall experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest indie darling blowing up onKickstarteris aStardew Valley-inspired indie management sim in which you’re in charge of a board game café. Dragons Brew, from UK-based indie devRadic Creative, is very much an amalgam of its inspirations: Stardew Valley, a tavern management sim called Travellers Rest, and to my delight, a real-life board game café called Dice that the developers have frequented for years.
Sep. 3, 2024
Where to find the Crimson Dawn Vault keycards in Star Wars Outlaws
Find the three Cimson Dawn Vault keycards at these locations and earn a stack of cash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You must find three Star Wars Outlaws Crimson Dawn Vault keycards to get at the cash inside, but you’ll need to do some investigating and additional thievery to find them. These cards are strewn across Toshara, the opening location, with several tucked deep in restricted areas so you can’t just stroll in and swipe them – no matter what your reputation is with the variousStar Wars Outlaws Factions.
Sep. 3, 2024
Will there be Terminator Zero season 2? Everything we know about Netflix anime’s future
Could the anime series return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator Zero debuted to rave reviews on Netflix, as well asa near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The new entry in the beloved franchise is an era-spanning story that follows the growth of a rival AI to Skynet, developed in Japan by a man named Malcolm Lee. Called Kokoro, Malcolm devotes the days leading up to Judgement Day to fretting about whether he should bring the AI system live, knowing the power he’d be unleashing on a global scale.
Sep. 3, 2024
World of Warcraft: The War Within review – "One of the strongest WoW expansions in recent memory"
The War Within continues World of Warcraft’s comeback trajectory with a war worth fighting for Horde and Alliance alike. While this expansion isn’t groundbreaking, it does do a great job of setting the stage for the Worldsoul Saga. Khaz Alghar is fascinating and beautiful Fresh, exciting storytelling Litany of astute, common sense updates No signature new gameplay features Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Sep. 3, 2024
WoW's beloved pacifist panda returns to hit The War Within's level cap after 10 days of picking flowers, but not before a rival did so in 1 day after clearing out the MMO's marketplace
The race to hit the level cap while ignoring the Horde and Alliance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of World of Warcraft’s most chill Pandaren mains has returned to hit the MMO’s new level cap without actually playing the new expansion at all. While another Pandaren managed to speedrun the feat in just over one day, community favorite Neutral Agent strolled to the same result in 10 days and 10 hours.
Sep. 3, 2024
"They don't care about you": Dev delays upcoming Soulslike Enotria "indefinitely" as it claims Xbox has ignored its emails "for 2 months"
“Obviously they don’t care about Enotria and they don’t care about you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Soulslike Enotria: The Last Song’s Xbox version has been delayed “indefinitely,” as its developer claims theMicrosoftcompany hasn’t answered its emails about getting Enotria on the Xbox store for two months. Enotria: The Last Song is an Italian-inspired RPG dripping with Catholic guiltand wickedweapons like a trident blunderbuss.
Sep. 2, 2024
Wolfs review: "George Clooney and Brad Pitt riff on their Ocean’s Eleven charisma in this fun frolic"
Lightweight, lighthearted and utterly disposable, but a fun frolic reminding you that Clooney and Pitt still ooze major star appeal. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Wolfs had its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. Here’s our review… “You fix things, right?” Yep, that is exactly what Brad Pitt and George Clooney’s unnamed characters do for a living in Jon Watts’ cucumber-cool crime caper.
Sep. 2, 2024
'Now Kiss': Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 players are already abusing the new proximity chat feature between human shields
Human shields and their attackers can now make small talk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6is taking the radical step to automatically enable proximity voice chat between an attacker and their human shield, and surprise surprise, people are already abusing the new feature. Developer Treyarch Studios announced the feature last week in a simpletweet: “We heard you and can confirm that the Body Shield feature in Multiplayer will enable voice chat between the attacker and victim.
Sep. 2, 2024
58 years since the character debuted, James Gunn teases Peacemaker season 2 with a behind-the-scenes image: "I can't wait to show you what we're cooking up"
We really wanna taste it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Happy birthday, Peacemaker. 58 years on from the DC vigilante’s debut, directorJames Gunnhas teased what’s next for John Cena’s iteration of the character with a behind-the-scenes post from production on Peacemaker season 2. “On this day, #Peacemaker aka Christopher Smith made his first comic appearance in Fightin’ 5 #40, in 1966, created by Joe Gill and Pat Boyette,” Gunn wrote on Twitter.
Sep. 2, 2024
As Marvel Rivals' roster grows, the team has no limits on future heroes: "We had over 9,000 characters to pick from"
“No character is off limits” for the upcoming hero shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals' developers apparently have no limits on what comic book characters can be added to the upcoming hero shooter - as long as they come from a Marvel story, of course. Marvel Rivals has so far announced25 playable heroesthat’ll be available (and free for everyone) when it comes out on December 6, from billion-dollar faces likeCaptain Americato more obscure cuts from Marvel’s decades-long history like…Jeff the Land Shark?
Sep. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs thought making the RPG would be as "easy" as giving the D&D rules to programmers, but "before you know it, we're deep down in community forums"
Larian ended up on “a really long journey” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios underestimated just how much deep-diving into Dungeons & Dragons and its dedicated community it would need to do while designingBaldur’s Gate 3. Speaking at PAX West during Larian’sone last “cathartic” Baldur’s Gate 3 panel, director of design Nick Pechenin reveals how involved the process that went into forming the beloved RPG and “adapting the pre-existing rules lore and mechanical parameters of Dungeons & Dragons” into it ended up being.
Sep. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director was shocked that people dubbed the RPG a Divinity: Original Sin 2 "rip-off" before launch: "I got a call from my mother who said 'What have you done?'"
Swen Vincke explains that it’s only because the team used the same as engine as DOS2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developers were shocked to hear that some fans thought the game was just a Divinity: Original Sin 2 “rip-off” when the threequel was shown pre-release. “We were showing it to the crowd, and we got a lot of engagement from the crowd, and so we felt really positive when we got out of that room,” Vincke explains in the panel above.
Sep. 2, 2024
Blizzard just fixed World of Warcraft's Auction House, but a single "well-meaning" change in The War Within broke it all over again
Players are placing ‘dead end’ signs for a reason, you know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft senior game producer says the long-sufferingAuction House’s recent wobbles result from an “interesting” tech problem caused by “a well-meaning and simple design change.” WoW recently had issues with the player-fuelled marketplace in therun-up to the MMO’s The War Within expansion.
Sep. 2, 2024
Could the Witch-king be hiding in plain sight in The Rings of Power season 2? One theory has us convinced
The Witch-king might be hiding in plain sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2already has plenty to get us theorizing, from theconnection between Sauron and Galadrielto the looming Siege of Eregion. But one theory about the Witch-king has us pretty convinced that the villain from JRR Tolkien’s works is already in the show, hiding in plain sight.
Sep. 2, 2024
Former Dead Island and Dying Light devs reveal their new game, a "cozy survival" gem - without any zombies this time
It’s unexpectedly relaxing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astrobotanica is a cozy survival game set on a version of Earth akin to the planet’s state 300 thousand years ago - and surprisingly, it’s headed by formerDead IslandandDying Lightdevelopers. Founded this year, Space Goblin Studio is a small team of developers - but its size certainly doesn’t speak to its expertise.
Sep. 2, 2024
From playing dress-up to whipping everything in sight, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is driven by one question: "What would Indiana Jones do?"
Interview | MachineGames wants players to feel like everyone’s favorite archaeologist, but the studio hasn’t forgotten its shooter roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What are you going to do, Indiana?” This is a question that’s asked of the titular hero in theofficial showcasereveal ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circlethat was released earlier this year. As we get swept up in a global conspiracy in 1937, that question is not only one we’ll have to answer for ourselves when we step into the famous archaeologist’s shoes this December, but it’s also the driving force behind what features and tools developer MachineGame’s decided to put at our disposal.
Sep. 2, 2024
Gandalf returns! Ian McKellen says he’d been approached to return for new Lord of the Rings movie
Gandalf will appear in new Lord of the Rings movie The Hunt for Gollum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ian McKellen says he’s been approached about playing Gandalf once again in Andy Serkis’upcoming Lord of the Rings film, The Hunt for Gollum. Speaking toThe Big Issue, the actor who played the beloved wizard in both the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, gave the update.
Sep. 2, 2024
Hideo Kojima celebrates Metal Gear Solid 5's 9th anniversary by remembering how he did basically "everything"
Alexa, play Humble by Kendrick Lamar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas celebrated Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain’s ninth anniversary by pointing out that he did basically everything surrounding the game and its promotion. Somehow, yesterday, September 1, marked the ninth anniversary of Metal Gear Solid 5’s launch. To mark the occasion, game director Kojima has taken to Twitter to remind everyone that he did far more than just direct the actual game itself - he also did “promotional videos,” “trailers, key visuals, package,” and “concepts, layouts, checking.
Sep. 2, 2024
Iconic Mass Effect and Metal Gear Solid actor Jennifer Hale warns "AI is coming for all of us," and it can "destroy who you are"
The veteran actor also urges fans to ask their Congressional representatives to vote in favor of bills against AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect and Metal Gear Solid icon Jennifer Hale has warned that “AI is coming for all of us,” and asked that “If you use something that originated in our body or our voices, can we please get paid?
Sep. 2, 2024
Indie dev failed the review process for a remake of his own game because Steam allegedly said it "seems identical to the game you put out 11 years ago"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mixing platforming, puzzle-solving, and pure zen exploration, InFlux came out more than a decade ago as the game where you control a literal ball through both trippy, tipsy-turvy cubic structures, and incredibly realistic natural environments for its time. InFlux Redux was now set to add a new coat of paint to the game with updated bouncy ball physics and an even more beautiful deserted island setting.
Sep. 2, 2024
It could take 2,000 hours to unlock this hidden feature in Pokemon Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, but at least Professor Oak might tell you you're doing a good job
It’s a wholesome reward, but maybe not the one you’d hope for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve spent more hours in the fourth generation Pokemon games than any other game I’ve ever played, but I can safely say that I’ve never seen this obscure post-game feature, nor do I think I ever will. In Pokemon Platinum,HeartGold and SoulSilver, trainers aspiring to be the very best can take on the Battle Frontier in the post-game, which is full of different facilities to test out your battling skills.
Sep. 2, 2024
It's alive! Universal Monsters: Frankenstein revives one of the original movie maniacs for a terrifying new series
Interview | Writer and artist Michael Walsh tells all about his bold new take on the classic movie monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few novels more impactful than Frankenstein. Mary Shelley’s 1818 gothic masterpiece is both a horror masterpiece and is often credited as the first ever science fiction novel. It has also inspired countless retellings in the 206 years since it was originally published, including James Whale’s 1931 big screen classic starring Boris Karloff.
Sep. 2, 2024
I’m hyped to see Best Buy stocking premium Ayaneo handhelds, but the prices are scary
Ooo fancy pants rich McGhee over here. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting a long time for Ayaneo handhelds to reach a US storefront, so I’m pretty excited to see Best Buy now stocking devices. The catch? Well, the premium portables still come with an eye-watering price tag, one that looks worse when placed on a virtual shelf alongside Windows alternatives.
Sep. 2, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 2 speedrunners sent back to the drawing board after a Windows 11 update, not Konami, fixes a time-saving glitch
Emma Emmerich can reportedly no longer be sent out of bounds to save time on Windows 11 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been reported that a glitch inMetal Gear Solid 2: Substanceon PC has been inexplicably patched out, but not because of an update to the game. Instead, it seems that it could be the result of a Windows 11 update, and I’m just as confused as you are.
Sep. 2, 2024
Sylvester Stallone is writing a Rocky prequel that's "almost like Lady and the Tramp"
“It just seems to write itself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sylvester Stallone has teased an upcoming Rocky prequel – and compared it to an unlikelyDisneyanimated classic. “The Rocky prequel is very near and dear to my heart,” Stallone told theInspire Me podcast. “I wrote a few pages of it and it just seems to write itself. Seeing Adrian at 15, Rocky at 17, Paulie moving to a new neighborhood.
Sep. 2, 2024
Once I stopped treating Baldur's Gate 3 like a video game, I finally got good at it
Opinion | Imagination is the essence of play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even open-world RPGs likeCyberpunk 2077andSkyrim, two hugely ambitious games in their own rights, impose strict demands. You have set locations and characters if you want to progress the main story. You have limited dialogue options. If an idea doesn’t work, you have to accept the outcome.
Sep. 2, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 actor say's he'd "absolutely" play Arthur Morgan in a TV adaptation, but that probably won't happen because Hollywood doesn't understand mocap
“One of the reasons is because of the misconception that it’s voice acting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice of Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan says he’d “absolutely” like to return to the character in a TV or film adaptation, but that Hollywood’s attitude to video game actors might make him think twice. In a recent Gamology Q&A, Roger Clark was asked if he’d ever like to play hisRed Dead Redemption 2character for television.
Sep. 2, 2024
Self-professed Star Wars Outlaws "tourist" brilliantly recreates Tatooine stills from A New Hope
Star Wars Outlaws' Tatooine is staggeringly accurate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicatedStar Wars Outlawsplayer has spent their time inUbisoftMassive’s action game trying to “line up” in-game screenshots with Star Wars movie stills. In case you somehow didn’t already know, Star Wars Outlaws once again takes us back to Tatooine, but this time in the shoes of loveable scoundrelKay Vess, instead of from the perspective of a Jedi like Luke Skywalker or Rey.
Sep. 2, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws devs say keeping the open-world game "authentic to the original trilogy" was "very important" and required "a lot of special care"
“We wanted it so that if you play Outlaws you feel as if you are stepping into those movies” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' authenticity to the original movie trilogy was “very important” to developer Massive Entertainment, so much so that the devs wanted to make players “feel as if you are stepping into those movies and are actually there.
Sep. 2, 2024
Super Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy top long-time Mario actor Charles Martinet's list of favorite Mario games, but "Luigi's Mansion just touches my little heart"
Martinet’s drawing plenty of praise for his picks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-time Mario actor has revealed his personal favorite Mario games, and they include Super Mario 64, Sunshine, and Galaxy. “You can run around like ‘woo!'” Martinet adds, with the final word of that comment obviously being done in-character as Mario. The Mario actor namedrops Super Mario Odyssey as one particular “sandbox” game that he thinks is “fabulous,” which is chiefly because of its 3D world and music - at which point he brilliantly mimics Odyssey’s score.
Sep. 2, 2024
Valve's new hero shooter Deadlock exceeds 150,000 concurrents despite still being invite-only as a new Portal 2 reference appears in-game
That sure is a familiar teleporter logo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s Deadlock has soared past 160,000 concurrent players, and now it’s having a bit of fun by seemingly throwing a Portal reference into the mix. The past weekend saw huge traffic for Deadlock, Valve’s in-development hero shooter that was previously the worst-kept secret in the games industry.
Sep. 2, 2024
The Borderlands series' "most valuable Shift Code" ever is now available for everyone, all thanks to genius fans cracking a secret code that I'm baffled was solved so fast
Get your hands on some sweet loot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing can get between Borderlands fans and hidden secrets, apparently, because the community has managed to crack a code disguised on an inconspicuous piece of card given out at PAX West for an incredible prize. As you can see here in a picture shared byGearbox president Randy Pitchford, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the card in question just had an interesting pattern on it – there’s a lone D20 in the center, surrounded by an array of triangles, as well as the numbers ‘29’ and ‘08.
Sep. 2, 2024
The Rings of Power has a musical Sauron Easter egg and the composer is "thrilled" that someone has already found it
Sauron and Galadriel are linked by a dark musical moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2premiere features a dark Sauron and Galadriel Easter egg – and composer Bear McCreary is pleased someone has spotted it already. In the moment, Galadriel comments that Sauron (or Halbrand, as she knew him) “used me, and under his hand I was played like a harp to a melody not of my choosing.
Sep. 2, 2024
The Sims 4 at 10: how queer fans have found "pure joy" through representation
From same-sex marriage to customizable pronouns, LGBTQ+ fans say The Sims 4 is the best place to be your “truly authentic self” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As someone who spent literally hours creating lesbian sims in rainbow-colored houses years before I had any idea I was gay, The Sims 4’s proud and ever-evolving diversity has a special place in my heart, with updates allowing for more authenticity seemingly every single time I fire the game up for another nostalgic re-play.
Sep. 2, 2024
This behind the scenes video of the final creature in Alien: Romulus will haunt you forever
Prepare to never sleep again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A behind the scenes video from the set ofAlien: Romuluswill likely scar you for life, because it gives a terrifying look at the final creature in the new sci-fi movie. Warning, the following will containspoilers! Romulus director Fede Alvarez shared the video to Twitter, captioned: “The incredibly talented Robert Bobroczkyi getting ready to chase after Cailee Spaeny in #alienromulus” The clip, which you can see below, gives an fantastically disturbing close-up look at the creature, namedthe Offspring.
Sep. 2, 2024
This mind-blowing Minecraft demake created by a porting genius for the GameCube now boasts a render distance higher than the official Switch version's
That’s a lot of chunks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMinecraftcommunity continues to impress well over a decade following the monumental arrival ofMojang’s sandbox gem - most recently with a GameCube “demake” outperforming official ports. Developer ‘meesedev’ has been working on a “Minecraft-inspired” game forNintendo’s retro console for a little while now - and while it’s “an entirely original creation with unique assets and ideas,” the mastermind dev is first using elements from Minecraft to showcase what the custom engine they’ve created and are using is capable of.
Sep. 2, 2024
World of Warcraft director says leaning on games like Warcraft 3 to make the MMO's most iconic villains means that Blizzard has "struggled" to create new bad guys since
The Worldsoul Saga is here to “build up a threat and give it the time that the story deserves” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft game director Ion Hazzikostas says using Warcraft villains established outside the MMO in earlier expansions worked in the short term but left Blizzard with narrative challenges in the long term. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at Gamescom, Hazzikostas points to the major villains established in real-time strategy games like Warcraft 3.
Sep. 2, 2024
Where to find the Star Wars Outlaws Crashed Speeder
The Crashed Speeder in Star Wars Outlaws is in a well in Toshara’s Southern Falls region When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the Star Wars Outlaws Crashed Speeder is tricky as it’s hidden in a pit in the middle of nowhere on Toshara. The rescue service datapad and intel for this side mission don’t offer much help, aside from telling you about a well at a fork at a river, which sounds like finding a needle in a haystack.
Sep. 2, 2024
Will Winona Ryder ever cameo in Wednesday season 2? Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star Jenna Ortega weighs in
Exclusive: The star of Netflix’s Addams Family spin-off series says she’d “love to work with Winona again” after Beetlejuice 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pop culture’s favorite goth girls, Wednesday Addams and Lydia Deetz, have more in common than just iconic bangs and a love of black these days… They’re pretty intrinsically linked, really, withBeetlejuice Beetlejuice’s Tim Burton directing the former’s very own Netflix show – and with Burton’s frequent big-screen collaborator Winona Ryder starring in the streamer’s hit sci-fi Stranger Things, it’s not hard to imagine a world where she pops up in The Addams Family spin-off.
Sep. 2, 2024
"I passed on so many games": Phil Spencer says he's made some of the "worst" decisions when it comes to Xbox exclusives, like not signing Destiny or Guitar Hero
He’s not a “regrets type person” though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BothDestinyand Guitar Hero could’ve ended up asXboxexclusives - ifMicrosoftGaming leadPhil Spencerhadn’t “passed” on signing the now iconic titles. Speaking at a PAX Westpanel, Spencer reveals that Xbox considered signingBungie’s beloved sci-fi shooter but ultimately chose not to: “Getting the pitch for Destiny on ‘do we want to sign this’ - we ended up not signing Destiny.
Sep. 2, 2024
New Dragon Ball series gets release date and extra-long premiere episode
Dragon Ball Daima sets October release date and extra-long premiere episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball Daima – previously set for a ‘fall’ window – finally has a release date. The new Dragon Ball series, which wasannounced at last year’s New York Comic Con, is airing on October 11 in Japan, with a western release likely to drop on the same day (H/TCrunchyrollandMantan Web).
Sep. 1, 2024
"This is definitely my biggest life achievement": Idle Stardew Valley-like Rusty's Retirement hits top 50 highest-rated Steam games among the 11,000+ released this year
That’s 11,219 and counting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than 11,000 games have been released on Steam so far this year, and for the developer behind idle Stardew Valley-like Rusty’s Retirement, the reception to his game is a major lifetime milestone. Rusty’s Retirementis an idle farming sim that plays out at the bottom (or side) of your monitor, allowing you to make use of various farming robots to plant, water, and harvest your crops.
Sep. 1, 2024
Agent 47 has had the same actor for 25 years, and he says he's a "very, very close friend" of Hitman
And Hitman seems to be a very, very close friend of David Bateson as well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hitman’s protagonistAgent 47has been switching disguises and targets for 25 years, but one thing has always remained constant: his voice actor. David Bateson has voiced Agent 47 since the beginning, and in a recent interview withPlay Magazine, he outlined how it all started.
Sep. 1, 2024
Castlevania's incredible DS games have returned, and the best part is a full remake of the forgotten arcade game from before the series went Metroidvania
The studio that quietly salvaged Castlevania’s oft-maligned Game Boy entry on Wii has done the same for Haunted Castle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Castlevania Dominus Collection hit as a surprise drop alongside theNintendo DirectPartner Showcase earlier this week, and now that the dust has settled it’s clear that the package has one highlight that stands out above the fantastic DS classics on offer - a full remake of the forgotten arcade game Haunted Castle.
Sep. 1, 2024
Former Nintendo veteran says Shigeru Miyamoto "doesn't accept compromise" in game design: "This is what it takes to be number one at anything in the world"
Star Fox’s Takaya Imamura gushed over his time working with the Super Mario maker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura had a pretty legendary run at the publisher, contributing to the likes of Star Fox and F-Zero over the course of 32 years, but one of his most proud achievements is getting to work under Shigeru Miyamoto.
Sep. 1, 2024
Larian Studios explain how the infamous bear scene changed perceptions toward Baldur's Gate 3: "We got banned on TikTok!"
“We have to talk about the bear in the room” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year on from the blockbuster success ofBaldur’s Gate 3, the team at Larian Studios have reminisced about the game’s infamous bear nookie scene and how it changed people’s perceptions on what the hell Baldur’s Gate 3 was all about. Larian Studios founder and the game’s director Swen Vincke recalled that the publishing team were yelling giddily after the livestream: “We got banned on TikTok!
Sep. 1, 2024
One of the OG Grand Theft Auto devs has a new game coming, and it's basically the exact opposite of GTA's violent open-world
Plentiful is a “relaxing” god game all about helping nature thrive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obbe Vermeij lent his expertise to a suite of Grand Theft Auto games across a Rockstar career that spanned more than 17 years, but now he’s making a game that could barely be more different. Vermeij, who has spent the last year or so outlining development secrets from Grand Theft Auto 3, GTA: Vice City, and San Andreas, recently unveiled his new game, Plentiful.
Sep. 1, 2024
Palworld dev hopes to "help more indie devs" after the survival game's runaway success: "We were in the same position only a year ago until Palworld changed our lives"
Palworld is one of the lucky ones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Palworld developer says that speaking to indie devs has made him want to do more to help smaller teams, since his own game was “in the same position” until its breakout success. In a blog documenting their experiences at Gamescom,Palworldcommunity manager John Buckley noted that “I spoke with a lot of indie devs this year and got to hear about their struggles and worries.
Sep. 1, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 actor reveals his biggest regret – a name Arthur definitely got wrong: "Rockstar made me say it wrong. I told them it was wrong. They didn't care"
Roger Clark has one specific mistake weighing on his mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roger Clark has revealed his biggest regret while voicing the outlaw with a heart Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2. When asked about whether there was anything he would’ve done differently, in a Q&A interview with Gamology, Roger Clark explained that the one thing that still weighs heavy on his mind is his character’s mispronunciation of Colm O’Driscoll - the human-shaped rat that rivals with Arthur throughout the entire epic - or his first name, specifically.
Sep. 1, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom and Breath of the Wild are no longer part of the main Legend of Zelda timeline, as Nintendo retcons them as 'standalone' games
Nintendo’s confusing timeline gets a little clearer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has tried to convince us for years that The Legend of Zelda games fit into a larger continuity that sometimes splits off into multiple different timelines, but with Breath of the Wild andTears of the Kingdom, the company seems to have given up. The new timeline reportedly has the usual lineup of a somewhat linear course of events leading up to Ocarina of Time, at which point the timeline split off into three different branches where things get a little unruly.
Sep. 1, 2024
The ultimate Pokemon Emerald completionist is finally ready to tackle the first gym after 20 months of hunting shinies for a challenge so brutal even using a bot barely helps
They can finally move on after finding a second 1-in-819,200 acorn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The entire Pokemon series is a completionist’s dream – with the whole concept being to, y’know,catch ‘em all, there’s always plenty to do for those dedicated enough to fill out their entire Pokedex. Butwhat if you wanted to take things a step further?
Aug. 31, 2024
Devil May Cry and Dragon's Dogma director Hideaki Itsuno is leaving Capcom after 30 years to make a "new game in a new environment"
Itsuno’s last game at the company was this year’s Dragon’s Dogma 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideaki Itsuno has been pumping out beloved games at publisherCapcomfor over three decades, from multiple Devil May Cries to both Dragon’s Dogmas, but he’s now leaving the company to make new games in a “new environment.” “From September, I will start developing a new game in a new environment,” he continues.
Aug. 31, 2024
Self-taught Metroidvania dev floored by 200k sales and 10k Steam reviews while preparing for a new game "hopefully soon"
Pseudoregalia exceeded all its creator’s expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pseudoregalia stole my heart with its retro gothic setting and expressive, flipping platforming - and it seems that thousands of others agree based on the Metroidvania’s performance. After self-teaching themselves game dev and working on the project for only a couple months, lead developer Rittzler launched Pseudoregalia last summer for only $6 and quicklymade its creator a life-changing amount of money.
Aug. 31, 2024
Minecraft meets Stardew Valley in the excellent survival game Core Keeper, and it's huge 1.0 launch makes its creator feel he "must be dreaming"
The underground mine-and-build-and-crafter reached huge concurrent player numbers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone mashed together Minecraft’s mining and survival chops with Stardew Valley’s pixel beauty and mind-boggling plethora of options in the excellent Core Keeper, which just exited early access after two years, and no surprise, it’s blowing up in popularity. The central premise of Core Keeper has you trapped in a procgen underground cavern that stretches endlessly, entirely submerged in shadows until you spread torches about the place, and there’s nowhere to go until you mine your path outward.
Aug. 31, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has Baldur's Gate 3-style nudity toggles and customizable underwear
The Veilguard’s director reveals all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguarddevelopers have answered the most urgently thirsty questions about the RPG fourquel, confirming that there will be a Baldur’s gate 3-style toggle to turn nudity on and off during the game’s more frisky scenes. “There is a toggle for on/off nudity,” game director Corinne Busche said in a recent Discord Q&A.
Aug. 30, 2024
"My poor baby": As Risk of Rain 2's first Gearbox-made DLC takes a hammer to the beloved roguelike, the game's original programmer fears it "must have been rushed out"
Risk of Rain 2 programmer weighs in on Seekers of the Storm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm, the hit roguelike’s firstGearboxSoftware-developed DLC as well as the first major update sincethe house of Borderlands acquired the IPalmost two years ago, has done the opposite of what everyone hoped. This was Gearbox’s chance to prove itself afteran axed mobile game made a bad first impressionfor Risk of Rain’s new shepherd, butSeekers of the Storm has not only fallen short of expectations, it’s also saddled the core game with technical issues that can make it virtually unplayable.
Aug. 30, 2024
A new Marvel video rounds up the deep cut Deadpool and Wolverine Easter eggs you almost certainly missed
Did you spot all these references? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinemight have been in theaters for a month, but it seems there are still hidden details to spot. Now, there are tons and tons ofDeadpool and Wolverine Easter eggsto spot in the movie, so don’t be surprised if the video below, shared by Marvel, contains some nods to the comics that you didn’t catch the first time.
Aug. 30, 2024
Acclaimed Metroidvania studio finally gets to celebrate its update launch after its publisher's demise led to uncertainty over the game's future
Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus developers say “there were moments where it felt like we might not make it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, thestunning 2.5 Metroidvania inspired by Japanese mythology, just received new updates despite the fact that its publisher completely closed down a week after its launch. Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus was actually the final release that boutique publisher Humble Games put out before its corporate ownerZiff Davis abruptly laid off all staff, letting its upcoming slate of games bemanaged by an unnamed third party.
Aug. 30, 2024
After 27 long years, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions finally acknowledges that Quidditch is a dumb sport - by hard-nerfing the Golden Snitch
Suck on this, Viktor Krum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harry Potter: Quidditch Championshas finally admitted what we’ve all known for years - the rules of Quidditch don’t make very much sense. They make so little sense, in fact, that the new game is making two fundamental changes to its most OP component. In the Harry Potter books, the Snitch is worth 150 points to whoever catches it, and also causes the game to end.
Aug. 30, 2024
After version 62, Lethal Company dev says he's "burning out" on the multiplayer hit and may focus more on his single-player horror adventure for a while
It’s time for a change of scenery, sort of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year, cooperative survival horror gameLethal Company launched to huge success. Roughly a year later, the game has reached version 62 after dozens of updates from solo developer Zeekerss, who recently took to Discord to update fans about the progress of Lethal Company and what comes next.
Aug. 30, 2024
Agatha All Along showrunner explains how WandaVision-themed drag brunches inspired the Marvel spin-off: "I wanted this show to be worthy of that type of fandom"
Exclusive: Showrunner Jac Schaeffer and star Kathryn Hahn think WandaVision drag brunches are “the coolest homage” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Marvel series Agatha All Along brings the fan-favorite WandaVision character back to the small screen, but Agatha Harkness' cultural impact has been felt far beyond the confines ofDisneyPlus. As far as a drag brunch in Minneapolis, to be exact.
Aug. 30, 2024
All Star Wars Outlaws weapons and blaster upgrades
Guns and blasters in Star Wars Outlaws are commonplace - but rarely permanent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws weapons and blaster upgrades make the difference in a fight, but might not work the way you think. Kay Vess' pistol is sturdy in a fight but, as a rule, the best weapons in Outlaws are temporary pickups you can grab from fallen enemies.
Aug. 30, 2024
Amazon Labor Day sales are here - these are the 9 gaming deals I'm most excited about this weekend
All the biggest Amazon Labor Day sales for gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Labor Day sales are upon us, and while it’s not traditionally the holiday for gaming gear I’ve spotted some record-low prices at Amazon that can’t go ignored. From my favorite gaming keyboards and headsets to Switch accessories everyone should have in their arsenal, there’s something for everyone on those shelves this weekend.
Aug. 30, 2024
Amid Risk of Rain 2 DLC blowback, the roguelike's creators say "it sucks" for fans and the new devs at Gearbox, but those new devs say fixes are coming and this is "just the beginning"
“It’s great to see new content for the game, but it’s hard to see growing pains,” says Hopoo co-founder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After selling the Risk of Rain IP toGearboxand seeing the new caretakersstumble with the buggy Risk of Rain 2 DLC Seekers of the Storm, the original creators at Hopoo games feel “bittersweet” about the state of their roguelike.
Aug. 30, 2024
As his cat-eugenics roguelike inches closer, The Binding of Isaac creator says he hates everything about releasing games, which is probably why Rebirth got so much DLC
Edmund McMillen says working on Mewgenics is “so much fun” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Mewgenics crawls to the finish line after over a decade in and out of game development limbo, its creator says that actually releasing a game is the part he hates the most. Edmund McMillen is best known for creating hit roguelike The Binding of Isaac, as well as violently tough platformer Super Meat Boy.
Aug. 30, 2024
As the Borderlands movie slides into oblivion and Risk of Rain 2's new DLC burns, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford compares himself to The Beatles, who he says only "had a 25% hit rate"
“I’m sure every song they recorded was done with love and commitment to the art” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having posted his way through the Borderlands movie’s $-90 million box office takings,GearboxCEO Randy Pitchford seems to be doing exactly the same thing with the company’s latest tight spot. While the reveal ofBorderlands 4has been hailed asRandy Pitchford’s ultimate “big brain move"in its attempt to distract from the abysmal failure of the Borderlands movie, it doesn’t really change the fact that the movie lost nearly $90 million of its $110 million budget.
Aug. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 were priced "below their value" because Larian devs "had faith" they could recover the cost
“I care about people’s cost of living and had faith in our recoup” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 were priced “below their value” by a Larian developer who “had faith” that they would make their money back. In a thread on twitter,Baldur’s Gate 3publishing director Michael Douse - who has been playing and enjoyingStar Wars Outlaws- nevertheless said that he doesn’t “love the artificiality of pricing structures post retail,” pointing to the new Star Wars games' expensive Ultimate Edition and its various add-ons.
Aug. 30, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice writers explain the importance of not having too much Beetlejuice in the sequel: "He's literally the antagonist"
Exclusive: Alfred Gough and Miles Millar say less is more when it comes to Beetlejuice’s appearance in the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beetlejuice Beetlejuicewriters Alfred Gough and Miles Millar say the key to writing the long-awaited sequel was cutting back on the Bio-Exorcist’s screentime. “I think that’s the trap that you could fall into,” Gough tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Agatha All Along on the cover and hits newsstands on September 4.
Aug. 30, 2024
Borderlands 4 will add "4 brand-new Vault Hunters," and the devs want classes to add depth to the RPG mechanics but not "at the cost of complexity"
“We think it’s important that we switch it up and not do just rote designs” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After our first taste ofBorderlands 4with the Gamescom announcement trailer, the devs took to the stage at PAX to talk a little bit more about the upcoming loot shooter. They didn’t reveal a whole lot of concrete details, but they did confirm that the new game will stick to series tradition with four new Vault Hunters, and provided a bit of insight into their design philosophy on the new characters.
Aug. 30, 2024
Civilization 7 lead says the new Ages system will be "the hardest thing" for fans to learn: "It changes the fundamental structure of the game"
Welcome to the new age of Civilization When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sid Meier’sCivilization 7is going to shake up the tried and true formula fans have come to know and love. It’s easy to get into a groove when playing a match, following your intended path, building up an army ready to siege, and issuing decrees to your (hopefully) loyal citizens.
Aug. 30, 2024
Commander is the "center of gravity for Magic" says MTG's Ken Troop
Interview | Magic: The Gathering’s global play lead, Ken Troop talks the changing face of MTG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like most within the Magic: The Gathering team, global play lead Ken Troop’s background is that of a player. As he expresses in a recent interview with us, his connection with games like MTG was forged long before he began his almost 20-year career with Wizards of the Coast.
Aug. 30, 2024
D&D second edition cleaned up the game's act, for better or worse
Sanitised and standardized When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As wholesome an activity that playing D&D generally is, it’s still a game rooted in brutal combat systems, twisted monsters, and magical spells, which all garnered a lot of negative publicity in the 1980s at the height of the Satanic Panic in the US. These days, we know this to be nonsense, sparked by tenuous conjecture from those who’d never played thebest tabletop RPGsand overblown by sensationalized storytelling by the media – and we have plenty of evidence as to how therapeutic the act of playing TTRPGs can be.
Aug. 30, 2024
Deadlock players were abusing its pause function, so Valve is limiting their powers in the MOBA/shooter hybrid's first major patch
Alongside over 100 other changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadlock’s absolutely huge new update brings around 100 changes to the hero shooter MOBA mash-up. This is where I would normally link toValve’s patch notes on Steam’s news feed or forums. But Valve seems to have forgotten about the features it built on the storefront that it also built since the patch notes are actually hidden away in a totally separate forum that you can only access with a password obtainable in Deadlock’s main menu - or you can check outPC Gamer, who have kindly listed out all 100+ changes.
Aug. 30, 2024
Don't worry, Kiryu's iconic suit is in the upcoming Like a Dragon: Yakuza show – here's the first look
The first look at Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi in the character’s gray and red suit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchimay not have played the games, but he certainly looks at home in the trademark gray-and-red suit of Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s hard-hitting protagonist. During aRGG livestream on YouTube, viewers caught a glimpse of Takeuchi donning Kiryu’s iconic threads during filming.
Aug. 30, 2024
Echoes of Wisdom is Zelda's first solo adventure in 38 years, but it lets her transform into a Link-lookalike anyway
A ‘Swordfighter’ form weirdly resembles a certain Hylian hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis putting the titular princess in the driver’s seat for the first time in the series' 40-plus-year history, but it still lets players turn into good old Link regardless, prompting me to wonder: why can’t Zelda just swing a sword?
Aug. 30, 2024
Euphoria star Colman Domingo may be the lead of new A24 prison drama Sing Sing, but the former prisoners within its cast are the secret to its success
Big Screen Spotlight | The brilliant and honest performances from the former prisoners within its cast are what makes Sing Sing, well, sing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24’s latest feature Sing Sing isn’t the first movie based on a real-life story to feature actual people from the true tale within its cast – and nor will it be the last.
Aug. 30, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas modder wields "creative freedom" to add rideable horses to Obsidian's epic Western RPG
It’s almost time to get back in the saddle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modder Xilandro Axeuora is working on a creation that allows the player character, known as the Courier, to ride a horse. It might seem like a simple addition to a game already packed with content, but sometimes something simple is just what the doctor ordered.
Aug. 30, 2024
George R R Martin pledges to share "everything that's gone wrong with House of the Dragon" following divisive second season
George R R Martin plans to speak more about House of the Dragon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingHouse of the Dragon season 2, A Song of Ice and Fire creator George R.R. Martin has said he’ll share more about what’s “gone wrong” with the HBO show. In a new post on hisNot a Blog page, Martin shared that this year has been “pretty wretched” for him, full of “stress, anger, conflict, and defeat.
Aug. 30, 2024
Gorgeous Kaiju No. 8 variant cover caught my eye in Crunchyroll Store manga sale
You can get plenty of other books for less in the site-wide sale, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crunchyroll Store is enjoying a sizeable sale on everything from manga to statues at the moment, but the offer that stopped me scrolling wasn’t a Nendoroid or anime boxset; it’s because I was being eyeballed by a variant cover to Kaiju No.
Aug. 30, 2024
How to find the Counterfeit Credits in Star Wars Outlaws
The Star Wars Outlaws Counterfeit Credits quest has a market trader to reveal, and this is how to identify them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To find Star Wars Outlaws Counterfeit Credits for the Pyke Syndicate you’ll have to do some investigating to identify where fake currency is coming from. It starts with revealing the market traders circulating it, but unlike some of the other missions with clearer objectives, you’re just given an area to search and are left to figure the rest out.
Aug. 30, 2024
How to get the Star Wars Outlaws Smoke Bomb Compressor
Getting the Smoke Bomb Compressor in Star Wars Outlaws means dealing with gale-force winds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws Smoke Bomb Compressor is needed to unlock Smoke Bombs, but getting this part is a challenge. You’ve got to head all the way towards the northwest region on Toshara’s map – Boulder Forest – and then figure out one of the many wind puzzles that blow you back.
Aug. 30, 2024
I'd never played Killing Floor until I sat down to play the newest entry, and I can't believe what I've been missing
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What the f*ck isthat?“I shriek during myKilling Floor 3hands-on demo, watching in horror as another hulking Zed pulls itself up from a ledge just meters away. It’s no run-of-the-mill zomboid creature, though: this is a special variant known as a Slasher. Or was it a Charger? I don’t recall, because I was barking expletives at it and pumping it full of lead almost instantly.
Aug. 30, 2024
inZOI: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of all thegames like The Simswhich have come and gone in recent years, InZoi is perhaps the most impressive – at least sinceLife By Youwas unexpectedly cancelled byParadox Interactive. So there’s a lot of pressure on InZOI developer Krafton to deliver for thisupcoming PC game, but we have faith the PUBG publisher can deliver.
Aug. 30, 2024
Star Wars star Ahmed Best says he stands "in solidarity" with The Acolyte's Amandla Stenberg
Ahmed Best has shared his support for Amandla Stenberg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars star Ahmed Best, who plays Jar Jar Binks andKelleran Beqin the franchise, has shared his support forThe Acolyte’s Amandla Stenberg. The Acolyte wasrecently canceled after just one season, despite ending on a cliffhanger. The move was reportedly down to low viewership. “I will always stand in solidarity for artists who give 110% to their work and art.
Aug. 30, 2024
JRPG icon Hironobu Sakaguchi reckons Final Fantasy 6 is the "most complete" game in the series, "especially because it was the last Final Fantasy to use pixel art"
That puts him at odds with fellow FF veteran Tetsuya Nomura, who thought the classic game could’ve been better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s co-creator has picked a favorite from the series' sprawling lineup of epic fantasy adventures, and he made the objectively correct decision, according to Gamesradar’s (my) professional evaluation. Hironobu Sakaguchi is often cited as the JRPG series' creator, or grandaddy to some, having directed the first five Final Fantasies, produced the first ten, and pulled publisher Square out of a tricky financial situation in the late 1980s.
Aug. 30, 2024
Kick off the spooky season with $94 off your MTG Duskmourn Collector Booster Box pre-order
A scarily good Labour Day deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Labor Day weekend means we’re officially heading into the Fall, and it also marks an opportunity for some great Labor Day deals. So, on both accounts, it’s the perfect time to dive into the spooky goodness of MTG Duskmourn. If you’re hoping to amass an impressive collection of these stunning cards (and you also happen to adore the thrill of cracking open packs), the MTG Duskmourn Collector Booster Box is exactly what you need in your basket.
Aug. 30, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio feels like Persona and Fire Emblem had a baby, and after 1 hour I'm already dying to find out what happens next
Preview | The opening of Atlus' new JRPG is so good it almost brought me to tears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much of the first hour of the game is taken up by cutscenes and dialogue – which isn’t a shock for what’s shaping to be a chunky game like Persona – and certainly not something I’m disappointed by.
Aug. 30, 2024
Netflix cancels Sandman spin-off after 1 season, ending yet another fan-favorite fantasy series
Dead Boy Detectives will not return for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Boy Detectives, based on the comic series of the same name, is the latest fan-favorite fantasy series to have been canceled at Netflix. PerVariety, the show, which takes place in Netflix’s Sandman universe, will not return for a second season. Based on theDC Comicsseries of the same name by Neil Gaiman and Matt Wagner, the series follows best friends Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) and Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) who decide to forgo the afterlife in favor of staying on Earth to solve crimes that involve the strange, unusual, and the undead.
Aug. 30, 2024
Netflix's new Terminator anime show debuts to a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
The Skynet’s the limit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new anime Terminator Zero has launched, complete with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. The Terminator series, which stars Timothy Olyphant as the titular cyborg assassin, was released on the streamer on August 29, AKA Judgment Day – the in-universe date in which the AI Skynet becomes self-aware and kicks off nuclear armageddon.
Aug. 30, 2024
New true crime series that's rising up Netflix's top TV chart lands perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
American Murder: Laci Peterson is impressing critics and subscribers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. American Murder: Laci Peterson, a new true crime series that’s been rising up Netflix’s TV chart, has just landed a perfect Rotten Tomatoes – which goes some way to explaining why subscribers have been tuning in all over the world. In the three weeks it’s been available, American Murder – which consists of three episodes – has racked up over 10.
Aug. 30, 2024
Nier creator Yoko Taro says Persona devs' new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio is "so stylish I almost wet myself," and no, he "didn't get any money" to say that
Those menus really are stunning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Atlus JRPGMetaphor: ReFantaziois fast approaching, and it seems it’s already been given a seal of approval from Nier creator Yoko Taro, who claims that the game is “so stylish I almost wet myself.” That’s, uh, promising. This slightly unusual but undoubtedly high praise comes from a new video posted on the official atlustubeYouTubechannel, in which Taro gets his hands on the JRPG and shares his (clearly enthusiastic) thoughts.
Aug. 30, 2024
Nintendo accidentally created one of the best-selling PS1 games by saying no to a 3D Yoshi platformer that Miyamoto "loved," and after 27 years it's getting remastered
“We showed it to Miyamoto-san and he was blown away” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 27 years after its original launch, Croc: Legend of the Gobbos is getting a remaster courtesy of Argonaut Games, which has reformed after 20 years dead. Croc was a massive hit back on the PS1, but it could’ve taken a very different form if the original pitch for the game as a 3D Yoshi platformer had not been rejected by Nintendo.
Aug. 30, 2024
One of anime's best studios teases a cryptic Transformers project, and all we know is that it's "coming soon"
Trigger is releasing an anime for the 40th anniversary of Transformers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Transformers anime is in the works from Trigger – and we could not be more excited. Trigger Inc., also known as Studio Trigger, released a cryptic trailer for the upcoming anime (which could either be a movie or a series) that features quick scenes starring Optimus Prime and Rodimus Prime with a glitch-y, VHS tape overlay.
Aug. 30, 2024
Open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki feels like the perfect chilled out adventure, and I already worry about how many hours I'm going to spend in its photo mode
Preview | I need to copy this girl’s entire wardrobe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Infinity Nikki feels like a game that wants to be everything to everyone, and after roughly 30 minutes hands-on with it, I’m finally convinced that it might have what it takes to pull it off. Developed by Papergames,Infinity Nikki is promising a lot to the cozy gamers of the world.
Aug. 30, 2024
Over 1000 episodes of one of the world's biggest anime shows is coming to the UK for free
The Straw Hats are coming to BBC iPlayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost every episode of the One Piece anime is heading to BBC iPlayer starting from September. As revealed by the broadcaster, 1085 episodes of the English dub will soon be available to stream in the UK. The first three arcs – East Blue, Alabasta, and Skypiea, consisting of 206 episodes – are arriving on iPlayer on September 1.
Aug. 30, 2024
Russell T Davies says he's hopeful that Doctor Who will be renewed for season 3, but adds that there is no update yet
Exclusive: The Doctor Who showrunner says it’s likely news of a third season won’t come until after season two has aired When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who season 2may not be kicking off until next year, but fans are already looking ahead into the future praying that the beloved sci-fi show will be renewed beyond that. Hey, this seriesisall about time, I guess…
Aug. 30, 2024
Speak No Evil director defends remaking a two-year-old movie and changing one of its best scenes: "I wanted to make a film that is tense"
Exclusive: James Watkins stands up for his Speak No Evil remake and explains why he chose to change certain “bleak” scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although the original Speak No Evil movie only came out less than two years ago, writer-director James Watkins feels like his remake is different enough to stand out as he defends some of the changes he made to the original story.
Aug. 30, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws Rehidden Stash and Waterfall Stash locations
The Rehidden Stash intel chain in Star Wars Outlaws takes you to a waterfall and an old farm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' Rehidden and Waterfall Stash are part of an Intel chain on Toshara where Kay Vess has to hunt down a hidden treasure location. After going to find the Waterfall Stash, you’ll be redirected to the Rehidden Stash, after it turns out somebody found it before you and moved it - we’ll help you find both locations below.
Aug. 30, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws stormtroopers don't have seatbelts, and that means players are already turning their speeders into death traps
Yet another Empire Heath & Safety oversight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Star Wars games are particularly fun for stormtroopers, and Star Wars Outlaws continues that bold tradition with a feature that I’m calling ‘stormtrooper buckaroo’. It might only technically be out today, butStar Wars Outlawsearly access means that players who bought into special editions have had their hands on the game for a few days already.
Aug. 30, 2024
Warhammer Age of Sigmar introduces one of its first nonbinary human heroes
Hopefully it’ll stick this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Games Workshop is introducing a new nonbinary Stormcast Eternal for Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Ahead of the weekend, Games Workshop offered a number ofWarhammer Nova Open revealswith new miniatures and plans for all of its games, including a refreshed line of Stormcast Eternals miniatures. The highlight of the new Stormcast line was a new named hero called Iridan the Witness, an imposing character riding atop a Morrgryph and wielding the fearsome Axe of the Final Threshold.
Aug. 30, 2024
Star Wars: Battle of Jakku will finally tell the "lost story" of the 30-year gap between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens
The saga will be told as a trilogy of limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the Star Wars universe there’s a 30 year gap between the end of Episode VI _Return of the JediandEpisode VII – The Force Awakens. While the evil Emperor Palpatine seemingly died at the end of Jedi (though we all know better than that now, for better and worse…), the Galactic Empire itself continued to be a threat for years afterwards until reaching its final defeat at the battle of Jakku, the desert planet where we first met Rey.
Aug. 30, 2024
Starve Acre review: "Morfydd Clark and Matt Smith headline a chilling and unnerving horror movie"
A chilling and unnerving retro spine-tingler, with an animatronic hare so lifelike it deserves its own credit. ‘Rupert Leveret’, anyone? Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Having moved from Leeds to take up residence in the titular farmhouse Richard inherited from his estranged father, the Willoughbys are hopeful that their new surroundings will be beneficial to their introspective and asthmatic lad.
Aug. 30, 2024
The 32 greatest TV reboots
If you wanna make some easy cash, just recycle and rehash! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollywood can’t get enough of reboots. But sometimes, TV reboots are more than just empty, hollow cash-grabs. Sometimes, they’re actually worthwhile. And sometimes that can really seem like the former while actually being the latter. But what are some of the greatest TV reboots of all time?
Aug. 30, 2024
The Crow reboot forgets what made the comic book and 1994 movie so special in the first place
Opinion: The Crow reboot makes two major changes from the original movie - but at what cost? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: spoilers ahead for The Crow! Sometimes, a crow can bring your soul back from the land of the dead to put the wrong things right. And sometimes, just sometimes, a comic book about grief reimagined as a superpower is readapted for the big screen without the core elements that make it worth a live-action adaptation in the first place.
Aug. 30, 2024
The Guardians of the Galaxy face an army of undead Avengers in Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay
Groot and the Hulk must team up to save the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A simple sneeze could start the next zombie apocalypse if our preview of next week’s Marvel Zombies: Dawn of Decay #1 is anything to go by… In the new issue Groot has got the sniffles. But when he sneezes in Captain America’s face, Steve Rogers starts to transform into a flesh-hungry zombie – and that’s just the start…
Aug. 30, 2024
The Invincible live-action movie is still in development, but creator Robert Kirkman reveals why it's taking so long
The Invincible live-action movie is still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Invincible live-action movie is still happening, despite years of silence on the project. “It’s still in development. We’re still working with Universal,” Invincible creator Robert Kirkman revealed at a roundtable attended byThe Direct. “You know, the show is going so well. I think the movie absolutely has to be perfect.
Aug. 30, 2024
The Penguin producer says that you don’t need to watch The Batman to enjoy the spin-off, but it does "enrich" it
Exclusive: Dylan Clark and Matt Reeves tell us all about why The Penguin works as a standalone story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being the first major spin-off to emerge in Matt Reeves' The Batman universe, The Penguin producer has suggested that you don’t need to have seen the original. “Matt’s words – and I love this phraseology – is that the movie vibrates against the show and the show vibrates against the movie,” Dylan Clark tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Agatha All Along on the cover and hits newsstands on September 4.
Aug. 30, 2024
The Penguin team explain why they didn't feel the need to have Batman cameo in the show: "You're going down a different alley"
Exclusive: The Penguin won’t feature a Batman cameo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world of The Batman is expanding with the upcoming Penguin spin-off show, which sees Colin Farrell reprise his role as Oz Cobb, AKA the Penguin himself. One major player appears to be missing in action, though. Gotham may be forever in his avenging shadow but the Dark Knight, it seems, is sitting this one out (rumors that Robert Pattinson may suit-up for a cameo may be a reliable underworld whisper – or simply fervent fan-wishing).
Aug. 30, 2024
The Star Wars Outlaws creative team weighs in on what it's like to work within a galaxy far, far away: "Initially, it felt like we had been let loose in the toy factory"
Ubisoft Massive speaks on the challenges of bringing a Star Wars game to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s it like to work within the Star Wars universe? It’s a question that precious few have ever been able to answer, although Massive Entertainment is now in a position to do exactly that. For the last six years, the studio has been working onStar Wars Outlaws, an open world adventure set between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi – something that had to feel fresh and exciting, even as it authentically captured the look, place, and feel of the original trilogy setting.
Aug. 30, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon showrunner explains why they'll never make Daryl and Carol a couple
Exclusive: David Zabel also hints at romance between Norman Reedus’s Daryl Dixon and Clémence Poésy’s Isabelle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry, Caryl shippers! The team behindThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixondon’t have any plans to inject romance into Carol and Daryl’s relationship anytime soon. In the new issue ofSFX magazine, which features Agatha All Along on the cover and hits newsstands on September 4, showrunner David Zabel explains that, while he can “respect that” a lot of fans see sparks between the pair, it’s not something he and the writers are particularly keen to explore.
Aug. 30, 2024
This RTX 4070 Lenovo Legion gaming laptop has never been cheaper
These machines rarely go this cheap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a time when it was difficult to find an RTX 4060 gaming laptop close to the $1,000 mark - but now we’re celebrating machines with RTX 4070 innards dropping well below $1,200. These are upper mid-range graphics cards dropping to prices usually reserved for far more modest components - but today’s standout offer comes fromLenovo.
Aug. 30, 2024
Total Film is hosting an exclusive preview screening of Speak No Evil - apply for tickets now!
See the James McAvoy thriller before it’s in cinemas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Total Film is hosting an exclusive preview screening of Speak No Evil in central London, and this is your chance to claim tickets - but hurry, we expect them to go fast! Speak No Evil is released in UK cinemas on 12 September, but for a chance to see it a few days before it’s out, register for tickets at the following link:
Aug. 30, 2024
Visions of Mana has only been out for a day, but its developer has reportedly lost most of its staff and is at risk of shutdown
Ouka Studios has reportedly been hit with layoffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest installment in the Mana series, Visions of Mana, finally released yesterday, but it’s been reported that developer Ouka Studios has lost most of its staff, and is at risk of shutting down altogether. This comes froma report from Bloomberg’sTakashi Mochizuki, who claims that, according to sources familiar with the situation, Ouka Studios owner NetEase has cut most jobs at the studio, leaving only a few behind.
Aug. 30, 2024
It's taken years, but Banjo-Kazooie fans have finally finished decompiling the code of Rare's classic 3D platformer, paving the way for new community experiences
But where will the community go from here? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but fans have managed to fully decompile all of Banjo-Kazooie’s code, meaning that it’s now possible for unofficial PC ports to be developed, not to mention many,manymore mods for Rare’s classic 3D platformer. Video game decompilation can sound pretty complicated, but what it boils down to is reverse engineering the game to end up with usable code (not the original source code, mind you).
Aug. 30, 2024
We still don't know who Joe Locke is playing in Agatha All Along, as the Heartstopper actor says not all of your fan theories are correct: "Most people are very not on it"
Exclusive: Joe Locke talks to SFX about keeping secrets in his new Marvel series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you sneak around the corners of social media, you might find yourself bewitched by the cauldron of fan theories bubbling away about Agatha All Along, the new Marvel show starring WandaVision’s Kathryn Hahn return as the titular witch.
Aug. 30, 2024
What are the Black Ops 6 beta rewards and how to earn them
There are nine Black Ops 6 beta rewards to unlock, which will carry over into the full game at launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Ops 6 beta rewards are available across both weekend sessions, and can be displayed as a badge of honor once unlocked to prove that you were there duking it out from the very beginning.
Aug. 30, 2024
When does Star Wars Outlaws take place in the timeline?
Star Wars Outlaws' story is definitely influenced by the films' timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws timeline places it very definitively within the films, narrowing down a universe that spans thousands of years at this point, with different eras, factions, powers, and levels of technology. So exactly when in the canon timeline Star Wars Outlaws is set makes a significant difference to Kay Vess' story: after all is the Old Republic, the Empire or the First Order currently in control?
Aug. 30, 2024
Who is Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws?
Players take on the role of up-and-coming scoundrel Kay Vess in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The main character of Star Wars Outlaws is Kay Vess, an original scoundrel created byUbisoftMassive for its open-world crime romp across a galaxy far, far away. She’s cunning and capable, and has a cute pet called Nix, but that won’t get you far in the merciless world ofStar Wars Outlaws- so she’s got a lot to learn if she’s to hit big amongst the various criminal syndicates and the carnage of the galactic war.
Aug. 29, 2024
Legendary designer behind F-Zero and Star Fox nearly worked at Konami, but his mom told him to take the job at Nintendo
Takaya Imamura eventually spent more than 30 years with the company When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary former Nintendo designer Takaya Imamura helped createStar FoxandF-Zeroacross his 32-year career at the company, but he almost worked at an entirely different Japanese studio. “My mother heard that I was doing well with Nintendo,” he explains, “and she knew about Nintendo, just in general, and she told me, you know ‘you go to Nintendo’.
Aug. 29, 2024
4 years after it was destroyed, Call of Duty: Warzone's Verdansk map will make a comeback in 2025
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty just announced that the original Warzone map, Verdansk, will make a grand return to the battle royale shooter at some point next year. Right now, we don’t know if Verdansk will look and play exactly how it did three years ago. The original map was filled with points of interest like Stadium and Superstore, among others, butActivisionhasn’t confirmed whether Verdansk will be altered in any way when it returns.
Aug. 29, 2024
A classic DC supervillain team makes a surprise 60th anniversary comeback
Amanda Waller has some new allies… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing that theAbsolute Power eventhas proven, it’s that Amanda Waller is resourceful. Over the last few months we’ve seen her plans to take down the superheroes of the DC universe come to fruition, thanks to ateam up with the deadly android Failsafe and the Braniac Queen, not to mention the creation of an army of power-stealing Amazo robots.
Aug. 29, 2024
After 13 years, roguelike icon The Binding of Isaac is finally getting online multiplayer just in time for Rebirth's anniversary
The new mode is “going great” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Binding of Isaacis finally getting its long-awaited online multiplayer mode this year, and its arrival is just a few months away now - apparently set to come right around Rebirth’s 10th anniversary. Edmund McMillen, the mastermind indie developer behind The Binding of Isaac and Super Meat Boy, hosted a Q&A session onReddityesterday in which fans could ask him anything.
Aug. 29, 2024
After 20 minutes of screentime across 5 movies, Lord of the Rings actor Hugo Weaving admits he doesn’t think of his Elrond "with the same sort of stature" as fans do
Hugo Weaving hasn’t seen The Rings of Power, either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that Lord of the Rings actor Hugo Weaving doesn’t love Elrond as much as us Tolkien nerds do. “I haven’t seen it, and apologies to Robert. No, I spent too long in Middle-earth, and I don’t particularly want to go back there. I love New Zealand, I recently went back to New Zealand,” Weaving toldRadioTimeswhen asked if he’d seen The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power.
Aug. 29, 2024
All of the Rings of Power in Lord of the Rings explained
From Nenya to the Dwarven rings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2. The Rings of Power season 2 is coming to an end very soon, and the Rings of Power have never been as relevant. The whole season so far has seenAnnatar, AKA the fair form of Sauron, influencing Celebrimbor to make more rings.
Aug. 29, 2024
And you thought the Borderlands movie's $90m flop was harsh: Gearbox is getting eviscerated for botching the first Risk of Rain 2 DLC it's made after buying the IP
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm is the only negative mark on the series' Steam record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That comeback has swiftly turned into a comedown: with just34% positive reviews on Steamtwo days after release, Seekers of the Storm is the worst-rated Risk of Rainanythingby a big margin. Canceled mobile game aside, the series has had a sterling run up to this point, earning multiple slots on our list of thebest roguelikes.
Aug. 29, 2024
Arthur Morgan actor shares his personal "canon ending" for Red Dead Redemption 2, and reckons half the endings don't make sense for Arthur anyway
Roger Clark shares his Arthur Morgan head canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking with Gamology, Clark followed up on a sentiment he shared in a similar interview earlier this year. Previously,Clark argued that there is no “good” endingto Red Dead Redemption 2. He says that while fans sometimes tell him they got the ‘good’ ending to the game, he’s always felt that “none of them are happy endings” for Arthur.
Aug. 29, 2024
As Napoleon gets a surprise 3.5 hour director’s cut, Ridley Scott says people may prefer it, "I think I do"
Surprise! Napoleon: The Director’s Cut is available to stream on Apple TV+ right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beyoncé eat your heart out, there’s a new shadowdrop champ in town. Not content with releasing onehistorical epicthis year, Ridley Scott has been secretly beavering away on a second, with Napoleon: The Director’s Cut now available to stream on Apple TV+.
Aug. 29, 2024
Call of Duty voice chat reaches its final form, gives enemy players a way to scream at you mere inches from your ear by using you as a meat shield
This can only go badly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will inexplicably allow players to talk to enemy players that they’ve taken hostage as a “body shield” via voice chat, and I’m predicting levels of toxicity never seen before. In amongst the slew of details stemming from yesterday’s Call of Duty Next event ,Activisionrelatively quietly let slip a new feature for the former.
Aug. 29, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 makes a huge change to weapon camos and "takes inspiration" from previous games: no more gun level requirements, saving a ton of time
The camo grind starts as soon as you pick up a gun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a frankly terrifyingly long explanation of how weapon camo unlocks work inCall of Duty: Black Ops 6and the updated Call of Duty Warzone-Zombies-Multiplayer universe,Activisionconfirmed that the Black Ops 6 camo grind will do away with weapon level requirements, letting players start progression on camo challenges from the get-go.
Aug. 29, 2024
Charity speedrun icon Games Done Quick has a new owner, but he says the GDQ vibes aren't changing: "It's basically like a family get-together"
Interview | GDQ founder Mike Uyama’s long-delayed plans to step down are coming to fruition, and director of operations Matt Merkle is more than ready to take the helm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But now, a year-and-a-half later, GDQ’s change of hands is finally coming to fruition. Merkle is now the majority owner of GDQ, and will continue to serve as its director of operations.
Aug. 29, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will "double the headcount" at its studio as it nears the end of its research phase
CD Projekt’s joint-CEO gives an update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077 sequel’s development team will likely double in headcount over the course of the next year. Yesterday,CD Projekt Redstudio leadership held a briefing to discuss its financials for the past few months, as well as make comments on its immediate future. Chiefly, CD Projekt chief financial officer Piotr Nielubowicz revealed thatThe Witcher 4 has made “substantial progress"over the year so far, and will soon be advancing to the full production phase.
Aug. 29, 2024
Fantastic Four’s The Thing gets its first look in leaked set photos with a comic book accurate retro aesthetic
The Thing just got his first unofficial look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s clobberin' time! A leaked photo from the set of Marvel’supcoming Fantastic Four moviehas been revealed, giving our first look at The Thing. The image, posted on Twitter byCosmic Media, shows one-quarter of the new Fantastic Four family Ben Grimm AKA The Thing in a retro blue-and-white suit.
Aug. 29, 2024
Galadriel's vision in The Rings of Power season 2 is an ominous sign of things to come – if you know your Tolkien
Seeing the unseen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Galadriel’s vision in the second episode ofThe Rings of Power season 2is a bleak, shuddering reminder of Sauron’s influence not only over Morfydd Clark’s elf, but all of Middle-earth. But what is the meaning behind Galadriel’s vision? And why can she suddenly see what has not yet come to pass? After all, there’s a sudden ‘death’ found within, and the words that spill out before a major character’s dreamlike demise feel less like a warning and more like prophecy.
Aug. 29, 2024
Hideo Kojima says he's working on Death Stranding 2's "specs and flow," and adding details, abating fan fears of a larger overhaul
Chill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas clarified a seemingly-misunderstood tweet about work ongoing forDeath Stranding 2, revealing that Kojima Productions is currently working to “change the specs and the flow of the game, and adding details.” Yesterday Hideo Kojima’s assistant tweeted out a picture of the Death Stranding 2 developer. Kojima is seemingly playing Death Stranding 2, but the finer details of what he was actually playing, and the work that he was doing on the sequel, was left unsaid.
Aug. 29, 2024
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans tragically trolled by a random Steam update listed as "for beta testing"
It actually was too good to be true When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight: Silksongfans thought a Steam backend update pointing to a beta was too good to be true - and it was. Earlier today,Redditusers discovered that, according toSteamDB, Hollow Knight: Silksong had received an update of some sort onValve’s storefront. Not only was “Hollow Knight: Silksong” updated two days ago, but so was a listing for “Hollow Knight: Silksong for Beta Testing.
Aug. 29, 2024
How to get credits in Star Wars Outlaws fast
There are ways to earn more credits in Star Wars Outlaws, though some are more profitable than others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s possible to get more credits Star Wars Outlaws, faster, if you know where to make money. Getting cash fast is vital to fund Kay’s scoundrel lifestyle. Letting you buy useful materials, upgrades outfits and more.
Aug. 29, 2024
Julia Garner has the landlords from hell in new Rosemary's Baby prequel trailer
Apartment 7A releases next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Rosemary’s Baby prequel Apartment 7A has arrived – and it teases a spooky origin story for one of the original movie’s minor characters. The trailer introduces us to Terry Gionoffrio, played byFantastic Four’s Julia Garner, a dancer with big dreams who’s just moved to New York City.
Aug. 29, 2024
"It's been a minute": 11 years later, this former Terraria dev's sci-fi sandbox game is finally coming to Xbox
It certainly has been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arguably standing the test of time as one of thebest crafting gamesto date, Starbound is now finally coming toXboxafter 11 long years on PC. That’s right, Chucklefish is actually porting Starbound over to the Xbox. In a newpost, the indie studio reveals the 11-year-old sandbox game is on its way toMicrosoft’s platform: “It’s been a minute, but we’re proud to announce that Starbound is almost ready to launch on Xbox!
Aug. 29, 2024
Michael Keaton says that he let Tim Burton down in one of their movies together: "I was clueless… I sucked"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Keaton may be re-teaming with frequent collaborator Tim Burton forBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, but it’s brought up some bad memories for the former Batman actor. “I think I let him down on one movie, but that’s just me, and it bugs me to this day. I was clueless on Dumbo. I sucked in Dumbo.”
Aug. 29, 2024
My Gamescom highlight was DeathSprint 66, a fast, fluid on-foot racing game that's like "The Running Man meets Mario Kart"
Preview | DeathSprint 66 is a downright fun on-foot racing game that promises to become my next Mario Kart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I play DeathSprint 66, I’m no longer in a small demo room tucked away in a hall in the Koelnmesse at Gamescom. I’m instead transported into a dystopian gameshow, racing on-foot across a track that’s hellbent on killing me.
Aug. 29, 2024
Netflix's Peaky Blinders movie cast is only getting more star-studded, with Barry Keoghan joining the line-up
The Peaky Blinders movie cast is growing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s Peaky Blinders movie has added another star to its line-up: Barry Keoghan. The streamer confirmed the news onTwitter, afterDeadlinereported the casting. There are no character details for who Keoghan is playing just yet, though. Keoghan is probably best known for his starring role in Saltburn opposite Jacob Elordi, as well as playing the Joker in The Batman opposite Robert Pattinson’s Caped Crusader.
Aug. 29, 2024
New Jurassic World movie from Rogue One director gets first look and release date
Jurassic World: Rebirth is coming next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fourth installment in Jurassic Park’sJurassic Worldseries finally has a name and release date. Officially titled Jurassic World: Rebirth, the film stars Scarlett Johansson as Zora Bennett, Jonathan Bailey as Dr. Henry Loomis, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo as Reuben Delgado, Rupert Friend as Martin Krebs, as well as Mahershala Ali, Luna Blaise, and David Iacono.
Aug. 29, 2024
On the Radar: Star Wars Outlaws
With our final verdict on Star Wars Outlaws out there in the wild, we are continuing the conversation on beyond review with exclusive insight from the team at Massive Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawswas an ambitious undertaking for Massive Entertainment. The studio, best known for The Division and its sequel which wants to live forever, took on the challenge of creating the first open world adventure set in the Star Wars universe.
Aug. 29, 2024
Win Boy Kills World on Blu-ray
We have five copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Featuring Bill Skarsgård as the titular “Boy”, Moritz Mohr’s supercharged action comedy Boy Kills World sees a young man vowing revenge after his family is murdered by the deranged matriarch of a corrupt post-apocalyptic dynasty that left him orphaned, deafened, and voiceless. Trained by a mysterious shaman to become an instrument of death, he’s set loose on the eve of the annual culling of dissidents.
Aug. 29, 2024
Remedy confirms the Alan Wake AMC TV series is dead as it announces new partnership with Annapurna to "develop and produce Control and Alan Wake franchises for film and television"
You snooze, you lose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake TV series from AMC is no longer moving forward, GamesRadar+ can confirm, as Remedy Entertainment partners with Annapurna to develop and produce Control and Alan Wake adaptations for film and television. “We have moved on from AMC amicably as their rights to Alan Wake expired. Annapurna is now leading the charge to take Control and Alan Wake to film, TV, and beyond,” Thomas Puha, Remedy’s communications director, tells me.
Aug. 29, 2024
Resident Evil creator says not to expect a new Dino Crisis since Monster Hunter has "nailed down" the "awesomeness of dinosaurs"
There’s not “a whole lot of space” for Dino Crisis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Dino Crisis game probably won’t happen any time soon, asCapcomhas another series marked by combat with massive scaly beasts to focus on -Monster Hunter. Monster Hunter is undeniably one of the biggest names in the action RPG genre right now. It has everything - an entire media franchise to back its stellar reputation, and a brand-new entry in the works withMonster Hunter Wilds.
Aug. 29, 2024
Ryan Reynolds joins stars calling for a stunt Oscars category as he praises Deadpool and Wolverine team
“Stunt work doesn’t have a category at the Oscars and I hope that’ll change someday” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has joined other A-listers in calling for a stunt performance category at the Oscars, as he sang the praises of theDeadpool and Wolverineteam. “Stunt work doesn’t have a category at the Oscars and I hope that’ll change someday.
Aug. 29, 2024
Shelob makes a brief appearance in The Rings of Power season 2 – here’s everything you need to know about Frodo’s former giant spider foe
The Rings of Power season 2 brings in an earlier version of an iconic Lord of the Rings monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-3. The Rings of Power season 2brings several key Lord of the Rings monsters into the fold in its early episodes, including one very familiar giant spider.
Aug. 29, 2024
Sigourney Weaver says studio was "idiotic" to not support David Fincher's vision on Alien 3
“I keenly felt the lack of studio support” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien star Sigourney Weaver has slammed 20th Century Fox for the studio’s “idiotic” decision to not support David Fincher’s vision while making Alien 3, a movie the director has since distanced himself from. “I keenly felt the lack of studio support,” Weaver said in a new interview withDeadline.
Aug. 29, 2024
Sigourney Weaver would "consider" an Alien return, but questions whether we need another Ripley movie
Don’t expect another resurrection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sigourney Weaver has addressed whether she would return to the role of Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise. While Weaver admits it’s “not completely impossible” that she would return to the classic sci-fi franchise, she questions the appetite from the moviegoing audience for another Ripley appearance. “How much does the public really need or want another Ripley movie?
Aug. 29, 2024
Sing Sing review: "Colman Domingo’s soulful performance keeps this prison story gripping and gritty"
Domingo’s soulful performance keeps this moving tale of jailhouse redemption gripping as well as gritty. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A thoughtful US prison story that swerves felon-style yard fights for rehearsal-room revelations, Greg Kwedar’s powerful reality-based drama explores the redemptive power of community drama in the otherwise brutal life of Sing Sing maximum-security jail.
Aug. 29, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws doesn't let you free aim and fire from your speeder because Massive didn't want you to "feel as if you can ride in and assault people"
Star Wars Outlaws doesn’t let you freely fire your blaster while riding your speeder bike, and now we know why When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For all of the freedomStar Wars Outlawshands over to players, principally the ability to carve your own path as a scoundrel across multiple Outer Rim territories, it does have a few surprising restrictions. Developer Massive Entertainment has a tendency to lean on strict stealth encounters to drive main campaign missions, leaving little room for experimentation – an issue I contended with all throughout my time with the open world adventure.
Aug. 29, 2024
Stray Bullets creator David Lapham makes his EC Comics debut with a gruesome sci-fi shocker
‘Ray Gun’ is a western-themed horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oni Press’s Cruel Universe is the second book out of the gate from the publisher’s revived EC Comics brand followingEpitaphs from the Abyss. Each issue of the sci-fi horror anthology includes four twisted tales from a variety of star creators – and we’ve got an exclusive preview of one of them right here from the upcoming second issue.
Aug. 29, 2024
Take revenge on the company that worked you into the grave with Office Fight's physics-based destruction
Use spirit powers to start brawls, destroy equipment, take down bosses, and ‘restructure’ Mega Corp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After working yourself to the bone for the ruthless Mega Corp, one day out of nowhere you receive an email saying you’ve been laid off and the shock literally kills you. Thankfully, as seen during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, this isn’t the end of your story and you can use your new spirit powers to take down the company from within.
Aug. 29, 2024
Terminator Zero review: "The franchise makes a welcome return to terror in this Netflix anime"
Terminator Zero looks to both the past and future in an exhilarating anime spinoff that pays homage to the classic films while still forging its own path. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “I’ll be back,” wasn’t just a throwaway line in James Cameron’s original Terminator movie. Ever since Skynet first sent time-traveling robots back to solve that pesky human problem, the Terminator franchise has returned time and time again with various evolutions that shift and change like a T-1000.
Aug. 29, 2024
The 3DS and Wii U era gets another nail in the coffin as Nintendo stops repairing New 3DS consoles in Japan
This comes less than two months after Wii U repairs stopped in Japan, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like almost every day, we’re given a fresh reminder that Nintendo’s previous generation of hardware is well and truly a thing of the past, as it’s now been announced that repairs for New 3DS consoles will no longer be offered in Japan.
Aug. 29, 2024
The Acolyte star says the cancelation was "not a huge shock" and calls out "rampage of vitriol" against the Star Wars show
Amandla Stenberg addresses The Acolyte’s cancelation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytestar Amandla Stenberg has addressed the cancelation of the show. The actor played both Mae and Osha in the series. News broke thatthe Star Wars show would not be returning earlierin the month despite season 1 ending on a cliffhanger, with the decisionput down to lack of viewership.
Aug. 29, 2024
Win Orca: The Killer Whale on Blu-ray
We have five copies to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the many films which came swimming in the wake of Jaws’ box office success, 1977’s Orca: The Killer Whale is the latest entry in StudioCanal’s Cult Classics range. Produced by Dino De Laurentiis, it stars Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling. Harris plays the captain of a fishing boat who accidentally harpoons a female orca, killing the creature and causing her to lose her unborn calf.
Aug. 29, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2 begins today, bringing a new tide of darkness to Middle-earth
The Dark Lord has returned - and that’s just the start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has returned for its second season, and darkness threatens to engulf all of Middle-earth as not one, but two major villains rise. While the likes of Galadriel, Elrond, Durin, and the Harfoots made Season 1 a stage for heroes to rise, Season 2 sees its antagonists attempt to take control.
Aug. 29, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-3 recap and Easter eggs: Sauron rises as darkness falls over Middle-earth
Evil reveals itself in the opening episodes of The Rings of Power season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is here, meaning one of the best shows onAmazon Primehas finally returned to our screens. And it’s been a long wait since season 1 ended with the shocking reveal that Halbrand is actually Sauron. Thankfully, the three-episode drop helps unravel the effect that will have on Middle-earth.
Aug. 29, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2's blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment has ties to Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy
Ithildin, you say? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article containsThe Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-3. The Rings of Power season 2has begun on Prime Video with an epic return to Middle-earth. The first three episodes are packed with details as we seeSauron’s new form asAnnatar, and his manipulation of a new Elf in Celebrimbor.
Aug. 29, 2024
This new season of an under the radar Apple TV thriller lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Slow Horses season 4 has debuted to stellar reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slow Horses season 4 is proving to be another hit for Apple TV Plus, debuting to a perfectRotten Tomatoesscore with 12 reviews. The show follows a team of MI5 agents, and its cast includes Jack Lowden, Gary Oldman, Jonathan Pryce, Kristin Scott Thomas, Hugo Weaving, and Rosalind Eleazar.
Aug. 29, 2024
Ubisoft Massive was "inspired by Gears of War" to bring more depth to its blaster-based combat
Massive reflects on the challenge of making a “fairly basic type of weapon” fun to fight with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a lot of love for the blaster inStar Wars Outlaws. It’s simple to wield, a no thrills point of interaction with a universe which has often considered it to be an inelegant weapon for a more uncivilized age.
Aug. 29, 2024
Warhammer Nova Open 2024 reveals at a glance, from 40K favorites to Age of Sigmar
Age of Sigmar got most of the announcements, but there’s plenty on the way for 40K as well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While many of the Warhammer Nova Open reveals tease what we can expect for the hobby over the next six months or so, therearesome goodies for the here and now too. It’s a particularly good show if you play Age of Sigmar, for example; the bulk of announcements revolve around the Stormcast Eternals' many reinforcements, and even if it’s not your faction of choice, these are particularly handsome models.
Aug. 29, 2024
What time does the Black Ops 6 beta end?
The Black Ops 6 beta started on September 6 for everyone, with the Open beta ending on September 9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know what time the Black Ops 6 beta ends, then you’ll probably have realised that the end is nigh for the Open beta period and are working out if you can squeeze a few more matches in before the servers are taken offline.
Aug. 29, 2024
Where to find the Astro's Playroom Special Bots including No Escape!
Special Bots in Astro’s Playroom will carry over to your starting crew in Astro Bot, and this is where they’re hiding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro’s Playroom Special Bots snuck their way into the game through an update, and were then revealed via a series of riddles for players to solve and collect these hidden Bots based on Bloodborne, Returnal, Gran Turismo, and Ape Escape.
Aug. 29, 2024
Who is Annatar? Everything you need to know about Sauron's disguise in The Rings of Power season 2
Annatar comes bearing gifts; here’s everything you need to know about the new Rings of Power character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say that Sauron’s ‘fair form’ Annatar has been the true star of mischief throughoutThe Rings of Power season 2. In fact, in the recent finale (The Rings of Power season 2 episode 8), we see him go fully evil - throwing all pretenses that we saw Celebrimbor fall victim to out the window.
Aug. 29, 2024
Who is Círdan the Shipwright? The new Rings of Power character plays a key part in Tolkien's books
Meet one of season 2’s new arrivals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Rings of Power season 2 episodes 1-3. The second season of The Rings of Power brings in some major literary players from J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings. Among them is Elf Círdan, played by Ben Daniels, who takes on a pivotal role in development of the rings.
Aug. 29, 2024
Who is the Dark Wizard in The Rings of Power season 2? All the theories about Ciarán Hinds’ character
There’s a new wizard in town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Rings of Power season 2. We spent all of The Rings of Power season 1 speculating about the true identity ofthe Stranger, which has been revealed at last. Now, it’s time to shift our attention to a new figure: the Dark Wizard.
Aug. 29, 2024
Who is Tom Bombadil in The Rings of Power? Tolkien's most mysterious and surprisingly powerful character explained
Meet Tom Bombadil, who is finally making his on-screen debut in The Rings of Power season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Bombadil has played a small, but key role inThe Rings of Power season 2so far. Guidingthe Strangeron his journey to discovering his identity, the mysterious character has appeared in a few episodes so far. But while he may not be a leading role in Prime Video’s fantasy epic, his impact is huge.
Aug. 29, 2024
Why did an eagle show up in The Rings of Power season 2? It's (probably) bad news for Numenor
The wings of power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that was unexpected. What was originally set to be a coronation for Miriel in Numenor soon turned into a disaster – complete with a surprise feathered guest. Yes, a great eagle emerged and seemingly turned the tide in Pharazon’s favor among the disgruntled Numenoreans, but the creature may yet have more significance than helping to crown a mere ruler.
Aug. 29, 2024
The best Star Wars Outlaws outfits, armor and loadout
Kay’s Outlaw gear is the best armor in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Star Wars Outlaws outfit and armor depend on whether you play combat or stealth, overall. But as you explore and unlock more clothes, your options will expand significantly. Different outfits provide different powers in Star Wars Outlaws, with a set bonus for wearing everything from a particular outfit.
Aug. 29, 2024
One Rings of Power actor pulls double duty in surprising fashion - with this unrecognizable season 2 voice role
If you were thinking hill-troll Damrod sounded familiar, you would be right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has finally debuted on Amazon Prime Video, much to fans' excitement following the jaw-dropping reveal ofSauron’sidentity during the finale of the first season. This time round a few new characters join the already impressive line-up, but one may seem a tad familiar…
Aug. 28, 2024
100 Bullets and Phoenix writers Brian Azzarello and Stephanie Phillips break down their twisty new sci-fi crime saga LIFE
Interview | Azzarello and Phillips on the ethics of immortality and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Do the crime, do the time” takes on a whole new meaning in LIFE – a superb new sci-fi series which launches today from DSTLRY. Created by the all-star team of 100 Bullets creator Brian Azzarello, current Phoenix writerStephanie Phillips, DMZ artist Danijel Žeželj, and colorist Lee Loughridge, the series presents an innovative spin on the crime story.
Aug. 28, 2024
After 967 deaths, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree player takes the 'no Scadutree blessing' challenge to the next level by beating the entire DLC on uncapped NG +1,000
Enemies could deal “millions” of damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you thought Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreewas hard, one player has taken it to the next level by defeating the entire expansion on uncapped New Game+ 1,000 – a terrifying, souped-up difficulty level that allows enemies to deal “millions” of damage. WhileElden Ringgets progressively harder on New Game+ runs – with enemy health, resistances, and attack power increased –FromSoftwarecapped this scaling at NG +7, so there’s a limit in place when it comes to how hard things can get.
Aug. 28, 2024
As World of Warcraft: The War Within paid early access ends, Blizzard makes leveling slower in the MMO's new expansion, and the community's not loving the timing
The War Within’s “leveling difficulty changes” seem poorly timed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft: The War Within is well and truly out now, but it’s technically been playable since August 22 via the pricier edition that came with early access. As the rest of the MMO’s community piled into an expansion that many players,including our friends at PC Gamer, really seem to like, Blizzard announced a change to the early game experience that would make the new level grind a bit slower, and while you can reasonably argue that the change is a healthy one, the post-early access timing of it hasn’t gone down swimmingly.
Aug. 28, 2024
Balatro's Witcher 3 collab came to life thanks to a senior CDPR employee "getting many colleagues on board" with the hit indie roguelike
Balatro’s new Witcher cards were created in-house at CD Projekt Red When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’s unexpectedWitcher 3collaboration is now live, and it sounds like it’s partly a reality thanks to oneCD Projekt Redemployee who wouldn’t stop talking about the hit indie roguelike at work. Balatro’s big Friends of Jimbo updatewas one of the biggest surprises from yesterday’s Nintendo Indie Direct, and it’s not just a crossover with The Witcher 3.
Aug. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 cut content breakthrough turns up 15 minutes of "impossible" scenes including more Shadowheart hugs and some surprisingly relevant Minthara dialogue
As if Baldur’s Gate 3 wasn’t already big enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3YouTuber has uncovered 15 minutes of cut content that had been hiding behind a straight-up “impossible” flag in the game’s code. That’s right, just when you thought the sprawling, 100+ hour RPG couldn’t get any bigger, it turns out there’s a whole bunch of dialogue that was cut from the game before release, and we’re only seeing it now becauseYouTuber SlimX(thanks,PC Gamer) was able to toggle it from “impossible” to “true” under the hood.
Aug. 28, 2024
Bandai Namco MMO Blue Protocol has been outright canceled because it will "not be possible to provide a service that satisfies" players
There won’t be a western launch after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Amazon-published MMO Blue Protocol is shutting down in Japan, and has seen its western launch outright canceled. “We have enjoyed a strong relationship with Amazon Games throughout the development of Blue Protocol, and both of our teams are disappointed that we will not be able to deliver the game to players around the world,” Bandai Namco adds in the blog post.
Aug. 28, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice first reactions call it a "bonkers, sweet, and twistedly funny" sequel that brings back the "old Tim Burton"
The reviews are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for Tim Burton’s long-awaitedBeetlejuice Beetlejuicehave arrived – and people seem mostly delighted. The sequel stars Jenna Ortega as Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder). When Astrid mistakenly gets taken to the underworld, Lydia calls upon her old ‘pal’ Beetlejuice for help. The cast includes Catherine O’Hara as eccentric artist Delia Deetz, Justin Theroux as Rory, and Willem Dafoe as ghost detective Wolf Jackson.
Aug. 28, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice just keeps getting better as iconic rock bands rumored to appear on the soundtrack
Beetlejuice 2 adds major musicians to soundtrack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Burton’s upcoming sequelBeetlejuice 2is the gift that just keeps on giving, as it has now been rumored that some seriously iconic rock bands will appear on the soundtrack. Curated by Burton’s long-time collaborator and legendary composer Danny Elfman, the Beetlejuice 2 soundtrack may include songs from legendary rock bands such as My Chemical Romance and Blink 182, as reported byClassic FM.
Aug. 28, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice review: "Inventive fun but Tim Burton's belated sequel won't live too long in the memory"
Enjoyable, inventive, and fun, but thanks to a wayward narrative, this legacy sequel won’t live too long in the memory. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Beetlejuice Beetlejuicehad its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. Here’s our review… The ghost with the most returns for this belated sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 hit comedy-fantasy Beetlejuice.
Aug. 28, 2024
City-builder dev says indies need "half a million" in profit to make more money than Valve, decries the 30% Steam store tax as a "relic" that "needs to go down"
Indie developers have long been speaking about Valve’s storefront fee When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An indie developer has argued thatValve’s Steam store transaction fee of 30% for developers “needs to go down.” If you didn’t already know, Valve takes a commission of 30% from developers whenever they sell a game via Steam. So if you sold a game for $10, Valve would take $3, and you’d be left with $7 – but this isn’t always the case for indie developers who still have a publisher to pay.
Aug. 28, 2024
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is an "homage" to the RPGs of old, and its director wants players to "break the game with crazy builds"
Preview | Sandfall’s debut game has been just three years in the making, and it looks stunning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 grabbed headlines earlier this year in June at Xbox’s bigSummer Game Festshowcase, thanks in no small part to its evolutionary turn-based combat and stunning photorealistic visuals. The game looked like a serious step forward for turn-based RPGs, and add to the reveal that it was from an independent developer established byUbisoftveterans, and heads were instantly turned.
Aug. 28, 2024
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's director wants no part of the debate on whether Final Fantasy 17 should be turn-based, because Square Enix can do "whatever they want with it" and it'll still succeed
Guillaume Broche has big praise for Square Enix’s franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33’s director thinks Final Fantasy’s brilliance is thatSquare Enixcan do “whatever they want with it” - so he isn’t particularly worried about what direction Final Fantasy 17 might go. Ever sinceFinal Fantasy 16came and went last year, series fans have had semi-regular debates about whether the arguably inevitable Final Fantasy 17 should stick to the real-time action formula established in 16 or return to the series' roots for another tactical turn-based adventure.
Aug. 28, 2024
Concord review: "Plenty of characters and little personality"
Concord is by no means a disaster and has the potential to grow into a compelling hero shooter. But a thin selection of modes, characters who leave a weak impression, and a misguided overabundance of lore make it a hard sell currently. Strong fundamentals Class swapping system is great fun Visually impressive Sparse tutorial doesn’t prepare you Lack of modes at launch So. Much. Lore. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 28, 2024
D&D Direct reveals 2025 plans to return to the setting of Baldur’s Gate 3
Baldur’s Gate and beyond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Okay, okay. I am a big Baldur’s Gate fan, but I have to give a little more respect to the source material. While the massive success of Larian Studios’ latest RPG banger further solidified D&D’s place within pop culture, Dungeon & Dragons had obviously cemented itself as one of thebest tabletop RPGslong before Astarion and co.
Aug. 28, 2024
D&D newbies will have to wait more than a year for an up-to-date starter set
Learning to be patient When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Undoubtedly, Starter Sets aren’t the only way to get into Dungeons & Dragons, but I can’t say I don’t think the absence of one for 5.5E isn’t going to be harshly felt. Since way back in the 1970s with the advent of the ‘Basic Set’, Dungeons & Dragons has had a focused means of easing players into their journey with one of thebest tabletop RPGs.
Aug. 28, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast – Everything we know so far
From the Dying Light: The Beast trailer, platforms, and potential release window, here are all the details on the new game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot of information still unfolding about Techland’snew game, but here’s everything we know so far about Dying Light: The Beast. From its potential release window, gameplay, trailer, and more - you’ll find all the details down below.
Aug. 28, 2024
Early Star Wars Outlaws PS5 players paid $110 only to have Ubisoft issue a new patch and tell them to start a new save file or face game-breaking bugs
“If you continue on a prior save you will unfortunately face issues and progression blockers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:AUbisoftrepresentative provided the following comment: Original story:Star Wars Outlawsis now available for players who spent the extra cash for a fancy edition with early access, but the most eager of those players on PS5 are facing the threat of game-breaking progression issues following a patch that rolled out shortly after launch.
Aug. 28, 2024
Eric Barone says "I have not touched Haunted Chocolatier in a long time" because he's still working on getting Stardew Valley 1.6 to console
“There are reasons for this, but the bottom line is that they are not out yet, we are still working on them” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley1.6 hit PC back in March, and ever since then console and mobile players have been wondering when their turn with the update will come. Developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone is clearly committed to getting the patch out to all platforms, to the point where evenHaunted Chocolatierdevelopment has been affected.
Aug. 28, 2024
Everything revealed at D&D Direct 2024, from new adventures to Project Sigil details
Three new books, a fresh starter set, and more have been unveiled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Dungeons & Dragons right now thanks to new rules, but this month’s D&D Direct stream had its sights set on what comes next. To save you some time, I’ve listed everything worth knowing from August’s D&D Direct below.
Aug. 28, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's controversial Viper changes were a hot topic within the dev team, too, as Yoshi-P admits the alterations were being considered "right until the last minute"
The battle director had been “quite torn” about making a certain adjustment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki Yoshida (AKA Yoshi-P) has responded to the criticism of last month’s controversial changes to Dawntrail’s Viper job, noting that the devs had been weighing up whether or not to alter anything “right until the last minute.
Aug. 28, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says there's an "extremely low" number of Xbox players in Japan, but Dawntrail is the "starting point" of more Square Enix games on Xbox
“We do want to release more Square Enix games on Xbox, and there will be more of our titles released on Xbox” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says the Dawntrail expansion’s release on Xbox is the “starting point” of moreSquare Enixgames releasing onMicrosoft’s console. In an interview withEurogamer, Yoshida was asked about the market potential for Square Enix games on Xbox platforms, and he admitted the small population of Xbox players in Japan makes for an uphill battle.
Aug. 28, 2024
Game of Thrones star offers positive update on Toxic Avenger reboot which was thought to have been potentially dropped
Peter Dinklage still hopes the movie can be released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thronesstar Peter Dinklage is still hopeful his Toxic Avenger reboot will see the light of day, even though it’s been a year since its festival premiere and there’s still no release date for the movie. “No, I’m not a producer on it. I don’t know,” Dinklage toldComicBook.
Aug. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 creative boss agrees the game has gotten less about "a fun, chaotic, challenging, emergent experience" and too much about "challenge and competitiveness"
Arrowhead’s team is apparently “tired from a long development” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s creative director has responded to players, agreeing that the shooter has unfortunately become less about “a fun, chaotic, challenging, emergent experience” and more about “competitiveness.” Just recently, a Helldivers 2subreddit postshowed what appeared to be Automaton lasers being slowed down by bushes. Yes, you read that right – the local fauna can actually slow down laser beams while they’re in mid-air.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to break Rock Walls in Star Wars Outlaws
To destroy rocks and walls in Star Wars Outlaws you need the Bolt blaster power module When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To destroy rock walls in Star Wars Outlaws you need the power option for your blaster from the bolt module. That unlocks a charged shot that can punch through objects made of Amberine that bring up a Yellow symbol when you try to shoot them.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to get the Rejected password in Star Wars Outlaws
Unlocking a merchant requires a password in the Rejected Star Wars Outlaws intel mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws Rejected mission sees you following intel to find a password for a merchant that won’t trade with you. You’ll need to find the right people to eavesdrop on in Mirogana Market, which isn’t clear so let me explain everything.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to get the Slicing Kit in Star Wars Outlaws
Certain devices in Star Wars Outlaws can’t be hacked without a Slicing Kit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws Slicing Kit lets you hack doors and computers but if you’ve found panels that need it but not found the gear yet, you’re probably wondering what to do when. Star Wars Outlaws hackingand the kit involved is different toStar Wars Outlaws lockpickingwith the Data Spike, using a logic puzzle instead of a rhythm game to open things up.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to lower your Wanted level in Star Wars Outlaws
Escaping Death Troopers in Outlaws needs a terminal or corrupt officer to lose your wanted level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To lose your Star Wars Outlaws Wanted level you’ll need to either hack a terminal or a pay off a corrupt Imperial officer to stop elite Death Troopers, or a Corvette spaceship, chasing you down. Obviously learning how to stop being wanted will make life a lot easier, so here what you need to do.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to recruit defeated Henchmen in Fortnite
Previously you could hire Henchmen in Fortnite once defeated, but that feature is currently disabled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being able to recruit defeated Henchmen in Fortnite was one of the big selling points for the latest Absolute Doom season, with Epic saying that “Everyone deserves a chance to do the right thing!” while explaining this new gameplay mechanic.
Aug. 28, 2024
How to win fathier races in Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws fathier races are fixed, so if you find the intel you can’t lose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws fathier races are big business in Star Wars Outlaws, especially if you want toearn more credits. On the surface it may seem like betting on these races is a risky use of your funds but, as with playingStar Wars Outlaws Sabacc, there are ways of cheating to turn the odds in your favor.
Aug. 28, 2024
Hyper-realistic Sims 4 competitor inZOI has a "3D print" feature that lets you turn real-life photos into in-game items, and it works surprisingly well
It’s almost too good to be true When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s at least oneinZOIfeature thatThe Sims 4just doesn’t have, and fans are already obsessed: a functional “3D print” tool that allows players to recreate virtually any real-life item in-game. The game includes a unique AI-powered tool akin to a virtual 3D printer. Players upload an image of a real-life item or any clear object of their choice and receive the very same thing in-game.
Aug. 28, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country – Everything we know so far about the new game
Mafia: The Old Country is going back to the beginning of organized crime as Hanger 13 delivers a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naturally, it’s a little bold for 2K Games to schedule Mafia: The Old Country in the same release window asGTA 6, but that only goes to show how much confidence the publisher has in this title.
Aug. 28, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 4 still hasn't been confirmed for modern platforms, but a Konami producer says "you can probably connect the dots"
It sure sounds like Metal Gear Solid is coming to the next collection of games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been almost a year since Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 released containing remasters of the first three games in the series, and now all eyes are on Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and whether it’ll ever escape its PS3 prison.
Aug. 28, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio is shaping up to be far larger than Persona, and I've already fallen in love with its high fantasy twist on traditional RPGs
Preview | Archetypes are developer Atlus' answer to the genre’s usual job systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were to call Atlus' upcoming game Metaphor: ReFantazio “Persona with elves,” you wouldn’t be too far off the mark. Being compared to such well-regarded and beloved games is far from a bad thing, since its modern entries – namely Persona 3, 4, and 5 (and their various versions) – are widely considered to be some of thebest RPGsaround.
Aug. 28, 2024
Metroid co-creator and a Nintendo veteran of 42 years came out of writing retirement just to work on the first Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years
Yoshio Sakamoto has a very long history with the Famicom Detective Club series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club has a Nintendo veteran of 42 years in the writing chair once again - despite proclaiming that, after the second game in the series in 1989, he could never write again. This is in no small part thanks to Sakamoto thinking he’d be done with writing for good.
Aug. 28, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds DLC won't include any "pay-to-win items" but will remain cosmetic only, as "always" in the action RPG series
If only every new game could follow suit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildscontinues to impress with action-packed gameplay, stunning visuals, and developers who stay true to what makes the action RPG series so great, like its lack of any pay-to-win DLC. Speaking in aninterviewwith YouTuber Rurikhan, Monster Hunter series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto confirms that the upcoming game will indeed steer clear of any pay-to-win DLC or optional purchases that would significantly impact a player’s experience with Monster Hunter Wilds.
Aug. 28, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds took over 5 years to make partly because Monster Hunter World blew up so hard that Capcom had to figure out what all these new fans would want
Selling 26.3 million copies is a hard act to follow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still, this means Monster Hunter Wilds has been in the works for well over five years at this point. Fujioka explains in the interview that the extensive development was driven in part by World’s massive player base. “The more people came on board the series, the more we had to think about how we actually meet our users' needs when we start a new project,” Fujioka said.
Aug. 28, 2024
My favorite part of this stunning PS1-style indie inspired by Silent Hill and PT isn't that it takes after the all-time horror greats, it's that it only lasts as long as a movie
Roost has an atmosphere so thick you could slice it with a cleaver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roost is a newly announced first-person horror game inspired by PT and Silent Hill, and as much as I love that sort of thing, I’m positively giddy that I’ll be able to play through it in a single sitting. Let me quickly run through my reaction to seeing Roost’s announcement trailer.
Aug. 28, 2024
New trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man looks like a folk horror nightmare
Hellboy wrestles a snake in the new trailer for The Crooked Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got your UK exclusive look at the new Hellboy: The Crooked Man trailer, and it’s a folk horror nightmare. In the clip, which you can watch below, we see Hellboy faced with an unusual foe: a girl who looks to be possessed, with a snake wrapping around her body.
Aug. 28, 2024
One of Mike Flanagan's best horror movies is now available on digital after being removed from Netflix – and the director teases "more big news"
Hush is now available on digital When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hush, one of Mike Flanagan’s best and most critically acclaimed horror movies, is now available to rent and buy digitally for the first time ever – and there’s more to come, it would seem. “HUSH is now available on digital! And stay tuned… more big news officially coming soon!
Aug. 28, 2024
One shot from the Sonic 3 trailer has fans convinced a major character will die – and we're not talking about Maria
RIP Donut Lord? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s trailercertainly delivered on the hype – but it’s also given fans cause for concern over the fate of one major character. From 1:36, you can see Tom (James Marsden) face down and screaming for Sonic. It may be only 0.5 seconds of footage, but it’s something the community has latched onto.
Aug. 28, 2024
Rumored The Mandalorian & Grogu actor confirms she'll be starring in the movie
A sci-fi legend has confirmed the rumors and joined the cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Star Wars fans, the rumors about Sigourney Weaver starring in the upcomingThe Mandalorian & Grogumovie were true as the Alien star confirms her casting. “I’m playing a role in The Mandalorian & Grogu,” confirmed Weaver in an interview withDeadline. “I got to meet Grogu for the first time the other day.
Aug. 28, 2024
Scuf Nomad review: "Symmetrical sticks make this unique in a market filled with offset rivals"
Scuf’s first attempt at a mobile controller with the Nomad has resulted in one of the most impressive and feature-rich controllers on the market for your on-the-go gaming. It’s an attempt that will have you leaving your Backbone at home. Fantastic performance Comfortable design Symmetrical thumbsticks Rear buttons Free app Compatibility with iPhone cases No support for Android Thumbsticks are a little loose Small face buttons Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 28, 2024
Skyrim modder creates hilarious "new tech" for the RPG so he can voice the Dragonborn in real-time while his Twitch chat voices NPCs
Sheogorath level chaos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One geniusSkyrimplayer has created a mod that allows him to seamlessly voice the iconic RPG’s protagonist in real-time, and it’s downright brilliant. It’s been well over a decade since its release now, but Bethesda’s game-changing fifth Elder Scrolls entry is still on the minds of many clever modders - including that of Blurbs, an ex-software engineer turned content creator.
Aug. 28, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director reveals that one of his first jobs in the industry was animating Shadow for a video game – and now he's bringing him to the big screen
A full circle moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 director Jeff Fowler has shared a fun, full circle career moment – and it involves Shadow. After a brief tease in theSonic the Hedgehog 2 post-credits scene, Shadow is making his big-screen debut in the upcoming threequel. He’ll be voiced by Keanu Reeves, who joins a voice cast that also includes Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Tails, and Idris Elba as Knuckles, alongside James Marsden and Jim Carrey in live-action roles as Sheriff Tom Wachowski and Dr.
Aug. 28, 2024
Space Usagi's daughter Akemi embarks on her first solo adventure in a new short story to accompany the rabbit ronin's latest collection
White Star Rising presents Stan Sakai’s classic tale in full color When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Space Usagi comeback is in full effect! The sci-fi spin-off of Stan Sakai’sbeloved rabbit ronin Usagi Yojimbolaunched in 1992 at Mirage Studios (the original home of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and ran for three limited series, consisting of three issues each plus a couple of short stories.
Aug. 28, 2024
Spine looks like a slick as hell action game that channels John Woo movies and the freeflow combat of the Batman Arkham series
Preview | Spine has fast-paced action and cyberpunk vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the upcoming action game Spine, I follow protagonist Redline as she engages in a close quarters fight against an imposing enemy wielding a shotgun. A neon-tinted market street serves as the backdrop to the battle; vibrant pops of color and a futuristic edge show off the area’s distinct cyberpunk aesthetic.
Aug. 28, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws release time – Ubisoft's open-world game set in a galaxy far, far away is nearly here
Here’s when Star Wars Outlaws unlocks in your time zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that the Star Wars Outlaws release time for Early Access has come and gone, the countdown to the full release is on. Ubisoft’s open-world take on a galaxy far, far away lets us live out a Han Solo-like scoundrel fantasy as Kay Vess.
Aug. 28, 2024
Two of the most iconic alien parasites in fiction collide as Aliens Vs. Avengers #1 pits a Venom symbiote against a Xenomorph facehugger
Aliens Vs. Avengers #1 shows what happens when a facehugger gets its hooks in a symbiote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aliens Vs. Avengers #1 pits a dystopian version of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes against an overwhelming horde of Xenomorphs with little chance of survival. But the answer to humanity’s prayers may come from one of the weirdest places of all - another kind of alien parasite, the Venom symbiote.
Aug. 28, 2024
Terrifier 3 gets a full length trailer at last, and it's just as gory as we had hoped with flesh eating demons and killer clowns galore
Arty Claus is coming to town… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news horror fans! After a string of gruesome teasers and short clips, we have finally got a full-length Terrifier 3 trailer, and it’s even more bloody and brutal than we expected it to be. Are you ready? The trailer opens 5 years later with Terrifier 2 final girl Sienna being urged to speak about how she “survived the most famous serial killer since Jack the Ripper,” but she is sure her attacker is still alive.
Aug. 28, 2024
The "largest ever" DDOS attack was reportedly the "carpet bombing" of a Minecraft server weathering 3.15 billion packets per second from Russia and 17 other countries
A reported Minecraft DDOS attack shattered packets per second records When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DDOS mitigation companyGlobal Secure Layerclaims to have fielded the largest DDOS attack in recorded history, in terms of packets per second, which reportedly saw one unfortunate “Minecraft gaming customer” bombarded with a buckling 3.15billionPPS from a botnet said to be concentrated in Russia, but with traffic sources also spanning 17 other countries.
Aug. 28, 2024
The 35 greatest Star Wars movie moments
The Force is strong in all of these iconic moments of cinema When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.” With the tone of ancient oral traditions, Star Wars is a modern mythos like no other, a movie franchise full of incredible moments. But which ones deserve recognition as some of the greatest in the series?
Aug. 28, 2024
The Crow original director slams the Bill Skarsgård reboot: "I thought it was a cynical cash grab. Not much cash to grab it seems"
Alex Proyas isn’t a fan of The Crow reboot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of the original Crow movie, Alex Proyas, has taken aim at the reboot. The new movie, which is directed by Rupert Sanders and stars Bill Skarsgård in the role first played by the late Brandon Lee, disappointed at the box office with an opening weekend total of just $4.
Aug. 28, 2024
The latest Razer pro controller is going to make PS5 players very jealous
Razer’s newest controller for PC and Xbox might be the brand’s best ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Razer’s controllers have always wowed me on paper, but they’ve never really fulfilled their potential when I’ve gone hands-on with them. Something about them hasn’t felt as refined as offerings from other brands who really dedicate themselves to the controller market.
Aug. 28, 2024
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 review: "A bleak, oppressive ode to Middle-earth anchored by one of the year's best performances"
The overloaded Rings of Power season 2 isn’t perfect, but the Sauron-centric season is a bleak, oppressive ode to Middle-earth’s rich characters, cast and world – anchored by one of the year’s best performances from Celebrimbor actor Charles Edwards Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Rings of Power season 2begins with a grim, somber 20-minute prologue outlining Sauron’s previous assassination at the hands ofAdarand his subsequent re-emergence.
Aug. 28, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 sets the tone for the show's journey to The Lord of the Rings: "History does repeat itself"
Exclusive: Total Film goes to Middle-earth (aka Windsor) to walk the walls of Eregion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the land of Mordor where the shadows lie, evil has risen. Sauron, formerly Halbrand, walks upon the ashen mountains of Middle-earth having recently unveiled himself to Galadriel, whileAdar, the father of orcs, regroups with his children. Yet darkness has spread far beyond Mordor’s dreaded borders: in Khazad-dûm, the caves are crumbling; across the sea, Númenor faces civil war; and in Lindon, the light of the elves dims.
Aug. 28, 2024
The Walking Dead's Daryl Dixon kicks off production on season 3 with a suitably on-brand announcement
“Hola amigos!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonhas officially started filming its third season in Madrid – and stars Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride announced the news in a suitably on-brand way. Taking to the franchise’s official social media pages, the pair shared a video of themselves in costume, addressing fans as “amigos”. Reedus said: “We’re so happy to be shooting season 3 here in beautiful Spain.
Aug. 28, 2024
The Witcher 4 has made "substantial progress" in 2024 and will soon advance to the "full production phase"
It’s good news for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s according to CD Projekt chief financial officer Piotr Nielubowicz, speaking in the video below. “The Polaris team - working on the next game in The Witcher saga - made substantial progress, which will soon enable us to wrap up pre-production and take this project to the full production phase,” Nielubowicz says.
Aug. 28, 2024
There's no sign of Call of Duty's beloved Nuketown map in Black Ops 6 - except for its "birthplace" in Warzone's Area 99 and a nuked version in Sandhouse
Black Ops 6 has all the Nuketown you could ever want, except for actual Nuketown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6had its big multiplayer reveal today, and among all the other details one thing stood out - we’re getting a whole lot of Nuketown without actually getting any Nuketown. Nuketown is a map that goes back to the original Black Ops, and has regularly appeared throughout the series.
Aug. 28, 2024
This turn-based game looks like tactical Mass Effect, and it's all down to the"light RPG" mechanics
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A guy in a mech suit charges forward and swiftly obliterates a swathe of masked enemies. All it takes is a spray of bullets. As Overhype Studios creative director Paul Taaks zooms in a little closer for me to admire the carnage he’s carving out in Menace, I let out a whoop of delight.
Aug. 28, 2024
Tales of Graces f Remastered is only the first of many remakes that fans of Bandai Namco's beloved JRPG series can expect
We’re gonna be eating good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bandai Namcorevealed its long-awaited remaster of Tales of Graces f yesterday, but there’s much more where that came from - a new project aiming to bring more of the JRPG series' classics back is in the works. Yesterday’sNintendo Directbrought news of many fan-favorite JRPG bangers, from aRune Factory spin-offto Tales of Graces f Remastered.
Aug. 27, 2024
Yellowjackets season 3 casts Community and The Bear star in guest role
Joel McHale is heading to the wilderness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast of Yellowjackets is growing for season 3. Joel McHale has joined the survival thriller series for its next installment in a guest role, although any further details of his character are remaining under wraps for now. The show announced the casting on itsofficial Twitter accountwith a clip of McHale in the style of the series' opening credits.
Aug. 27, 2024
"You will f***ing cheer" - Tom King and Ryan Sook promise their new WWE-inspired fight comic will give Black Canary her due in the DC Universe
Interview | Writer Tom King and artist Ryan Sook dig into their new comic Black Canary: Best of the Best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Canary is canonically the second best fighter in the DC Universe, and she’s about to challenge the very best - Lady Shiva - to a one-on-one brawl to win it all to claim the mantle of the number one hand-to-hand combatant in the DC Universe.
Aug. 27, 2024
A huge Lord of the Rings battle is adapted over 3 episodes in The Rings of Power season 2, and the showrunners say it took a year of planning
Exclusive: The Rings of Power co-showrunner Patrick McKay teases the multi-episode scale of the Siege of Eregion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2will adapt a huge battle from J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings as the Siege of Eregion takes center stage. Spanning three episodes and a huge scale, showrunners Patrick McKay and J.
Aug. 27, 2024
After 29 years, the secret best PS1 JRPGs finally return with the Suikoden HD remasters that were beginning to look like vaporware
A 2 year delay couldn’t hold this remaster collection down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Move over, Square - sure, all those Final Fantasy games, Chrono Cross, and Xenogears were great, but real ones know theactualbest JRPGs on PS1 were the first two Suikoden games. After a substantial delay, the long-awaited HD remaster collection is finally set to prove the Suikoden fandom right.
Aug. 27, 2024
After flopping at the box office, the Borderlands movie is officially giving up on theaters and heading straight to digital home video this week
Lionsgate has confirmed the Borderlands movie’s digital release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBorderlands movieis getting a digital home video release exactly three weeks on from its theatrical debut, Lionsgate has confirmed. Reactions to the Borderlands moviehave been almost universally negative from critics and fans of the series, and its abysmal box office performance very much reflects that, with mostrecent calculationssaying it grossed just $22 million worldwide against its reported $110-120 million budget.
Aug. 27, 2024
After four years and 141 chapters, Jujutsu Kaisen brings back a long-thought-dead character for its final arc
The manga is going out with a bang When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was announced last week thatJujutsu Kaisen will be ending very soon. That means that all bets are off when it comes to what’s going to go down in these final few weeks… Monday’s Chapter 267 did not disappoint in that regard. It was a barnstorming installment that saw the surprise return of a major character, several years after they were seemingly killed off.
Aug. 27, 2024
After months of waiting, the Sonic 3 trailer is here with the first look at Keanu Reeves' Shadow the Hedgehog – and an unlikely Robotnik team-up
The first Sonic 3 trailer speeds into view When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of waiting, the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has sped into sight – and offers up a first official look at Keanu Reeves' Shadow. The Sonic 3 trailer sees the Blue Blur spring into action once more as ‘Project Shadow’ emerges, with the voiceover teasing the tragic history of the black-and-red Shadow the Hedgehog (including a quick shot of Maria, who will be familiar to game fans).
Aug. 27, 2024
Amazon Prime gives out 3 free Lord of the Rings games to celebrate The Rings of Power season 2, but you might not be able to play one of them
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor and Lego The Lord of the Rings are free on GOG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime subscribers can claim up to three free Lord of the Rings games in a new Prime Gaming offer hyping upThe Rings of Power season 2. All of them are pretty good, but I suspect many people won’t be able or eager to play one of them.
Aug. 27, 2024
Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp players blast "greedy" Nintendo as new items roll out despite the game's imminent shutdown
To spend, or not to spend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsAnimal Crossing: Pocket Campnears the end of its service,Nintendoannounces some of the new paid items that are coming to the game - and fans aren’t exactly thrilled. It’s quite a time for Animal Crossing stans - we’re not getting any moreNew Horizonsupdates, andPocket Camp is endingthis fall. While there is indeed another mobile game coming soon after support for Nintendo’s free-to-play gem ends, it won’t be the same.
Aug. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs finally prepare to "close the book" on the D&D RPG with one last "cathartic" panel before moving on to "what's next"
Is someone chopping onions in here? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The end ofBaldur’s Gate 3as we know it is imminent - or at least Larian Studios' entertaining panels about the Dungeons & Dragons RPG probably are. Baldur’s Gate 3 panels have brought fans some unforgettable highlights, from sex with a bear to deep dives intoShadowheart’s sass. Like all good things though, Larian’s discussions are coming to an end - with a grand finale typical of the mastermind studio underway to close things off properly.
Aug. 27, 2024
Batman: Arkham Shadow channels the best of classic Arkham in VR, sticking surprisingly close to the formula while doing its own thing
Preview | Camouflaj’s Batman sequel makes excellent use of VR to revisit the Arkhamverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman: Arkham series holds a special place in gaming for being one of the definitive Batman experiences and breaking the supposed superhero video game ‘curse’ that had stuck around for so long. With developer Camouflaj picking up where Rocksteady Studios left off with the upcoming Batman: Arkham Shadow, they’re not only aiming to deliver a more fully realized VR experience for the Meta Quest 3 but also give one of the series' most underappreciated entries another chance in the spotlight.
Aug. 27, 2024
Catastrophe: Deadlock's Steam store page breaks Valve's own rules, so Valve is going to have to police Valve
That’ll be five screenshots please, Valve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s Deadlock has seemingly broken its own Steam store page rules. After weeks of not talking about Deadlock, despite it accruing concurrent players in the realm of tens of thousands,Valve finally announced Deadlock for real last week. As first noted byPC Gamer, the tweet below proclaims that Valve has violated the Steam store page rules - which it made up - by not submitting five in-game screenshots of Deadlock for its own store page.
Aug. 27, 2024
Civilization 7 lets you "change the course of your own history" between each of its ages, before everything culminates in "sudden death"
“When you get to the end of the modern age, you’ve got this truly multicultural empire that you’ve built” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7’s Ages will let players “change the path of your own history” as the game goes on. In an interview with theFuture Games Show, Firaxis executive producer Dennis Shirk explained how Ages would work in Civilization 7, saying that “one of the coolest new additions with Ages is the way that you have new cultures emerging, based on how you play.
Aug. 27, 2024
Deadlock is "going to easily take over," says streamer Shroud, adding that it's the "best third-person shooter I've ever played"
Now that’s big praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shroud, one of the world’s biggest shooter-oriented streamers, predicts huge things forValve’s newly-announced Deadlock. Just in case you hadn’t heard, Valve’s super-secret game has leaked multiple times over the past few weeks, since basically anyone can jump in and play the hero shooter. Over the past weekend though,Valve finally announced Deadlock, the worst-kept secret in gaming, and the shooter instantly soared to over 62,000 concurrent PC players.
Aug. 27, 2024
Fallout veteran says he was so proud to see the TV show succeed - especially given the Borderlands movie's $90m failure
Borderlands is “a fantastic game - but, man, that movie’s being pilloried” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Fallout veteran says the success of the Fallout TV show was especially gratifying given the struggles of the Borderlands movie. In an interview on theBoss Rush network podcast, long-time Fallout producer Jeff Gardiner discusses how"RPGs live and die on story", explaining how a strong narrative can outrank frustrating mechanics.
Aug. 27, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas' "large, interconnected story" where "any character can die" is the best comparison for Atomfall's apocalyptic RPG structure
But Stalker, Metro, and even BioShock have also helped shape the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind the very British post-apocalyptic RPG Atomfall list Fallout: New Vegas as its closest analogue in the iconic series. Speaking with GamesRadar+ at Gamescom, Atomfall creative director Ben Fisher explains that “Fallout is definitely” one of the inspirations behind the game, even if “there are a good range of games in the quarantine survival space.
Aug. 27, 2024
Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford wanted Tiny Tina's Wonderlands campaign DLC, but there was "no way to do that and put the focus on Borderlands 4 that we needed to"
“I’m sorry I couldn’t talk about it at the time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3 studio CEO Randy Pitchford wishedGearboxcould have made “big campaign DLC” for Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, but says the dev couldn’t spare the resources fromBorderlands 4. In a tweet last week, Pitchford responded to claims that Wonderlands had flopped. While the original message referred more to endgame support for the franchise spin-off than its sales, Pitchford said that the latter was solid, and that “Wonderlands was extremely far from a flop.
Aug. 27, 2024
Genshin Impact 5.0 Mualani release time – Here's when the new Natlan 5-star Hydro character comes out and who's on her banner
Genshin Impact version 5.0 brings Natlan, the debut Mualani banner, and also Kachina When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact 5.0 and the release of the new Natlan region are due later today, August 27, for much of the world. New Hydro 5-star Mualani will kick off the regional expansion with her debut banner, which is scheduled to drop at approximately 8pm PT / 11pm ET / 4am BT depending on maintenance downtime.
Aug. 27, 2024
God of War star Christopher Judge brings the hammer down on Amazon exec's "we don't really have acting" in video games AI defense, praises The Last of Us 2 performance
Boy… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Judge, the actor behind Kratos inSonySanta Monica’s God of War games, has joined the ever-growing chorus of voices protesting controversial comments made in defense in AI in video games by Amazon Games CEO Christoph Hartmann. Amid members of SAG-AFTRA striking against some of the world’s most prominent game developers in search of better AI protections, Hartmann toldIGNhe’d like to see more AI being used to speed up development processes.
Aug. 27, 2024
Good Omens star Michael Sheen says the final season will be a "satisfying experience" for fans
“I’m very excited about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Sheen has teased a “satisfying” finale to beloved fantasy series Good Omens. “It’s still in development, but obviously I’m very excited to work with David [Tennant] again, and I love that character. I’m very excited about it,” Sheen toldTV Insider. “One of the extraordinary things about being a part of [Good Omens] is the audience, the fans, the fandom of it.
Aug. 27, 2024
Halo Infinite dev shuts down complaints that players were banned for teabagging: "Yeah, that's not a thing"
There’s something else at play here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHalo Infinitedev has swiftly shut down claims that a group of players were temporarily banned from the game for teabagging their opponents. In a tweet over the weekend, Twitch streamer Aztecross alleged that “the boys and I just got banned on Halo Infinite for bagging.” That suggestion prompted certain members of the community to reach out to long-time Halo senior community manager John Junyszek.
Aug. 27, 2024
How get Star Wars Outlaws pre-order bonus and Ultimate edition outfits
Exclusive rewards for pre-ordering or getting the Ultimate edition of Star Wars Outlaws are locked in your ship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting Star Wars Outlaws pre-order bonuses or Ultimate edition outfits takes a while, as you first need to fix Kay’s ship. This means you need to complete several story missions first, so your customization options for Kay and Nix are quite limited for the beginning hours of Star Wars Outlaws.
Aug. 27, 2024
How to play Sabacc in Star Wars Outlaws and win
Become a Kessel Sabacc pro and take on the high rollers in in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws Sabacc is a strategic card game where you gamble and cheat your way to a fortune. As long as you understand the rules and how to win. Sabacc tables, and the high rollers playing on them, are found all over the galaxy, with numerous rewards for winning including credits, additional outfits, useful extras, and even reputation with certainStar Wars Outlaws factions.
Aug. 27, 2024
How to shoot on a Speeder in Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars speeder combat and gunplay is all based on adrenaline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to shoot on a Speeder in Star Wars Outlaws? Combat from your bike is basic at best, so if you’re not sure how it works it’s because you can’t really fire a gun in the normal sense, only use your adrenaline ability to mark targets.
Aug. 27, 2024
"I don't care if it's good": Quentin Tarantino refuses to watch Toy Story 4 because the third movie has the perfect ending
Quentin Tarantino thinks Toy Story was perfect as a trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Quentin Tarantino says he won’t watch Toy Story 4, since the third movie is the perfect ending already. Toy Story 4 was something of a surprise when it was announced, considering the third film seemed like the ultimate send-off for Woody and the gang.
Aug. 27, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle devs are "thrilled" to bring the game to PS5, which won't be too hard because it was made with multiplatform tech anyway
The more the merrier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circledevs say that when it comes to getting the game on PS5, it’s a case of the more the merrier. In an interview withEurogamer, creative director Axel Torvenius and design director Jens Anderson were asked about thegame’s release on PS5, which is coming a few months after its Xbox Series X launchin December.
Aug. 27, 2024
Is it safe to buy Intel 13th and 14th gen CPUs? Raptor Lake instability issues explained
Intel Gamer Days are here, but is it safe to buy Raptor Lake CPUs again? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Intel has had a rough summer, and now that the brand’s Intel Gamer Days offers have started arriving, you may be asking if it’s safe to buy its 13th and 14th Generation CPUs. In the past few months, reports of instability issues began to mount as more gamers and PC builders noticed their machines freezing, shutting down unexpectedly, and generally having bizarre performance issues.
Aug. 27, 2024
James Gunn seems to be teasing that Guardians of the Galaxy actors will be making the jump to DC
The Superman director doesn’t want to spoil the surprise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnmay be busy running the show with co-CEO Peter Safran at DC Studios, but theSupermandirector has still found time to ignite speculation surrounding future new castings with a less-than-cryptic post on social media. “If you had the chance to cast any of the [Guardians of the Galaxy] stars in the DC Universe, who would you cast them as?
Aug. 27, 2024
Jessica Alba has some advice for Fantastic Four's new Sue Storm actor Vanessa Kirby
“Just have fun” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s newThe Fantastic Fourstars have been unveiled, with Vanessa Kirby playing the only female in the troop, Sue Storm, and past actor Jessica Alba has some heartfelt advice for her. “I think just have fun. The fans are so amazing,” Alba toldCollider. “It was probably one of the best times of my life, going around the world and meeting all of the people that just love The Fantastic Four and love these comic books and can relate to these stories.
Aug. 27, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen is getting a movie made from one of the anime's best arcs
The Hidden Inventory / Premature Death Arc is getting the movie treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jujutsu Kaisen season 2 is getting the movie treatment. The Hidden Inventory / Premature Death Arc, which consists of five episodes, is being compiled together for a theatrical release. The arc centers on Satoru Gojo’s past, following him and Suguru Geto when they were second-year students at Tokyo Jujutsu High in the year 2006 .
Aug. 27, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country sounds like it will avoid repeating the series' biggest mistake, and I couldn't be happier
Opinion | Mafia’s period piece drama isn’t compatible with endless open-world trappings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Color me foolish, but I didn’t clock whatMafia: The Old Country’s trailer was revealing until its title card was superimposed in massive letters over Sicily. In hindsight, all of that fancy artwork, ominous talk of family, and knives-stabbed-in-desks should have rung a bell – especially considering we’ve knownMafia 4 has been in development for a few years– but nope.
Aug. 27, 2024
MMO fiend falls asleep on stream while grinding 17 World of Warcraft characters to The War Within's level cap in one day: "I don't recommend doing this yourself"
The war within (to stay awake) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft pro has gone so hard on grinding their characters to The War Within’s new level cap that they literally just nodded off on stream. After the MMO’s new expansion launched in Early Access, Echo guild member Gingi participated in the community tradition race to the new level cap.
Aug. 27, 2024
My most anticipated anime movie of 2024 finally gets a western release date
Look Back is coming to US cinemas in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hotly anticipated anime movieLook Back, based on a one-shot manga from Chainsaw Man author Tatsuki Fujimoto, finally has a US release date. GKIDS has announced that Look Back will be released in cinemas on October 4 with tickets “coming soon.” The English subtitled trailer, which you can see below, outlines the premise to Look Back: When budding manga artist Fujino encounters a school rival in the shape of fellow student Kyomoto, she becomes obsessed with trying to one-up her classmate – before they eventually partner up to see the world and release their work together.
Aug. 27, 2024
Netflix drops new Monster trailer, and it looks like this season may be as just as bloody and emotional as the Jeffrey Dahmer story
Meet the picture-perfect family before the bloody murders took place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has dropped another teaser for upcoming crime series Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story, this time giving us a closer look at the family before the horrific and brutal events took place. The one-minute-long teaser opens with the Menendez family, parents José and Kitty, and their sons Lyle and Erik posing for a family portrait.
Aug. 27, 2024
One year on, a key Ahsoka detail has been deciphered – and it might hint at huge things for season 2
Runes from the season 1 premiere might hint at the show’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka season 2 is in the works, and one clue from season 1 – finally deciphered a year later – might help us guess where the Star Wars show is going. In the show’s premiere, runes are displayed on the planet Arcana, whereAhsoka Tanofinds the map to Peridea.
Aug. 27, 2024
Pizza Tower hits Switch today, and after 19 months of begging, fans of the Wario Land throwback couldn't be happier: "My Switch has a purpose now"
The best-rated 2D platformer on Steam has finally jumped to Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pizza Tower hit Steam last year and immediately stole the hearts of 2D platformer fans, who’ve been begging for a Switch version ever since. Now, after 19 months of begging, that Switch port is here courtesy of aNintendo DirectIndie World shadowdrop. You can pick up Pizza Tower on theSwitch eShopright now at a price of $19.
Aug. 27, 2024
Poker roguelike Balatro gets a free update featuring iconic indie games like The Witcher 3, Vampire Survivors, and Among Us, and yes you read that right
The Witcher 3 has come to Balatro – surprise! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Breakout poker roguelike Balatro has a free update coming later today called Friends of Jimbo, featuring collaborations with four iconic indie games: Vampire Survivors, Among Us, Dave the Diver, and… The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. OK, three iconic indie games plus The Witcher 3, and even then Dave the Diver sparked discourse over the classification of indie given its massive corporate backing, with its director outright saying it’s actually not indie.
Aug. 27, 2024
Rockstar was reportedly considering a GTA 3 sequel called Grand Theft Auto: Tokyo, but it "was just cooler to stick with" established places like Vice City and San Andreas
We were robbed, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was reportedly a time way back when in which Rockstar was strongly considering making a GTA 3 sequel set in Tokyo, and frankly, now I feel robbed of just such a game. “He had just released GTA 3 back then and they were doing a lot of travel to Tokyo back then to promote the game,” TimeExtension’s source said.
Aug. 27, 2024
Ryan Reynolds reveals a hidden Gambit scene from Deadpool and Wolverine – and it involves the Avengers: Endgame
Woo, I’m about to make a name for myself out here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds just shared a hidden scene from the Deadpool and Wolverine post-credits involving Channing Tatum’s Gambit – and some portals. The actor uploaded the scene to Twitterwith the caption, “whispers Marvel Sparkle Circle.” The 20-second clip, which can be viewed below, sees Gambit pause mid-fight at Cassandra Nova’s lair in the Void and look up towards the camera.
Aug. 27, 2024
Sea of Stars: Throes of the Watchmaker is out for free in Spring 2025, expanding on the smash-hit throwback JRPG with a new character, abilities, and more
We’re really in for a treat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Additionally, we have a new look at combat abilities for the dynamic duo. Zale, for example, will incorporate elements of juggling into his combat style, where he spins small balls of fire rapidly in his hands to damage enemies. For Valere, she’s becoming something of an acrobat, jumping all over the battlefield and damaging enemies with kicks and flips.
Aug. 27, 2024
Shadow the Hedgehog co-creator says Sonic 3 is a "really, really good movie"
The threequel has Takashi Iizuka’s seal of approval When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game designer and Shadow the Hedgehog co-creator Takashi Iizuka has high praise for the upcoming third Sonic movie, which will see Shadow enter the big-screen fray. “He does want to let people know everything that he’s seen has said, like, ‘Yes, this is going to be a really, really good movie,'” Iizuka’s interpreter told GamesRadar+ at this year’s Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
Aug. 27, 2024
Shadow the Hedgehog is "not Vegeta in any way," and is "not friends with Sonic," his creator says
“Shadow is not like that. I never want him to be like that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow the Hedgehog’s creator, Takashi Iizuka, has shut down the comparisons of his dark hero and Dragon Ball’s Vegeta, noting that he’s “not that kind of character,” and he doesn’t want him to be. “So yes, there are some ways that people interpret Shadow that are not how the team is intending,” Iizuka begins (via translator).
Aug. 27, 2024
Shigeru Miyamoto would get "angry" during Zelda: Twilight Princess development and ask things like "who put this stone here" – now Tears of the Kingdom has a tool for that
What Miyamoto wants, Miyamoto gets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has a development tool that attaches the identity of an individual developer to specific changes made in the game world. Back in 2006 for the ‘Iwata Asks’ series of interviews, Zelda creator Shigeru Miyamoto recollected instances during development where he would become angry when finding rogue stones placed throughout the world which were sometimes disruptive to environmental development for various reasons.
Aug. 27, 2024
Square Enix and Lego made just two Final Fantasy 7 sets based on one of the JRPG's most iconic moments, and someone just bought one of them for $12,500
World’s most dedicated (and rich) fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixpartnered withLegoto create a special set based on a fan-voted beloved moment fromFinal Fantasy 7- and one of the two they made just sold for literal thousands. In January,Square EnixhadFinal Fantasyfans choose one scene from the seventh game for a special Lego set - and players picked the one in which Aerith and Cloud meet for the second time within the Sector 5 slums' church.
Aug. 27, 2024
Ted Lasso will reportedly lose one of its major players for its shock season 4 return
Will there be a Ted Lasso season 4? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the popular Apple TV Plus showTed Lassogears up for a potential season 4 renewal crosses fingers, it looks like one of the series’ most bellowed characters may not return. Due to scheduling conflicts, it has been reported that Phil Dunster, who plays footballer Jamie Tartt, has not been cast again in the series, as perDeadline.
Aug. 27, 2024
The Crow review: "Hard to imagine this forgettable take will enjoy the same legacy as its 1994 predecessor"
Ignore what’s come before and you’ll find things to like in Sanders’ ultra-violent reimagining. But it’s hard to imagine this forgettable take will enjoy the same legacy as its predecessor. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The fashionable thing with reboots these days is to label them as “reimaginings”.
Aug. 27, 2024
The Monster Hunter Wilds map is twice as big as Monster Hunter World's Wildspire Waste, according to one dedicated mapper
Wilds could be huge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Monster Hunter fan has attempted to compare the size of Monster Hunter Wilds and World’s in-game maps, and the results are “even more impressive” than they thought. Obviously,Monster Hunter Wildsisn’t out yet, so drawing a comparison between Wilds and World’s maps is tricky. Additionally, we don’t know all the details of Wilds' maps, such as whether they’ll be bigger at launch, and how many of them there’ll eventually be, compared to World’s various disconnect maps like the Wildspire Waste and Ancient Forest.
Aug. 27, 2024
The new Rune Factory spin-off looks like much more than a Stardew Valley-like JRPG – its breathtaking Eastern-inspired world has dragons, magic, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rune Factory’s long-awaited spin-off, previously dubbed “Project Dragon,” was just revealed as Guardians of Azuma - and it’s coming soon. As a longtime Story of Seasons and Rune Factory stan myself, Guardians of Azuma appears to meet and exceed every expectation I’ve had for Project Dragon - there’s a stunning Eastern-inspired world filled to the brim with enchanting dragons, gods, magic, mythology, and of course, theStardew Valley-esque farming sim essentials.
Aug. 27, 2024
The retro collection Tetris has always deserved is finally coming, complete with the incredible SNES battle Tetris variant that's been lost in Japan for 31 years
Finally, a chance to play Tetris Battle Gaiden When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Digital Eclipse is continuing its incredible Gold Master Series - a line of retro game collections that effectively serve as interactive documentaries - with Tetris Forever, landing just in time for the legendary puzzle game’s 40th anniversary. Tetris Forever collects 15 versions of the game in one place, and features 90 minutes of documentary footage telling the story of the series.
Aug. 27, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2’s most mysterious new character is already sparking theories, but no one will tell me anything about the Dark Wizard
Exclusive: The Rings of Power showrunner gives a tiny tease about season 2’s most mysterious new character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just when we thought we might have worked out whoThe Strangerreally is in The Rings of Power, season 2 is introducing another mysterious wizard. Played by Ciarán Hinds, the new character is known simply as the ‘Dark Wizard’, and it seems like no one wants to give much more information than that.
Aug. 27, 2024
The Total Film FrightFest Awards 2024: the big winners from this year's horror festival
And the winners are… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its 25th year – a ripe old age for a festival so invested in death – Pigeon Shrine FrightFest again celebrated the horror, fantasy, and sci-fi genres over five spine-chilling, blood-curdling days. With its opening and closing movies (Joanne Mitchell’s Broken Bird and Coralie Fargeat’s Cannes-sensation The Substance) both directed by women for the first time in the festival’s history, FrightFest sandwiched 70-odd films in between, offering genre cinema at its cutting-edge best.
Aug. 27, 2024
Visions of Mana review: "A beautifully sculpted 3D world that disappoints in a thousand small ways"
Visions of Mana would be forgettable if it weren’t janky in ways few modern AAA games are, making for an action RPG with little desire to be unique. But its series of bewildering design choices and faulty execution does technically make it stand out. Gorgeous environments Fun English voice cast Combat is cluttered No incentive to explore Few memorable characters Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 27, 2024
Why did The Acolyte get canceled? New details surrounding the Star Wars show's production reportedly reveal the reasons
Bad viewership, mixed reviews, and… a lack of Keanu Reeves? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering whyThe Acolyte got canceled? Well, some newly released, behind-the-scenes details about the Star Wars show reportedly reveal the reasons. According toJeff Sneider(viaComicBookMovie.com), the series' “bad viewership” and mixed reviews played a major role inDisneydeciding not to renew it for a second season. He also claims that the leaked news that Keanu Reeves was once in the running to play Master Sol had a negative effect on the Jedi-centric prequel’s reception, as fans had hoped for a Matrix reunion between the John Wick star and Carrie-Anne Moss.
Aug. 27, 2024
Wizards of the Coast admit MTG Modern Horizons 3's Nadu was a “design mistake”
Bye bye birdie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its arrival in MTG Modern Horizons 3, Nadu, Winged Wisdom has loomed large over Modern, prompting significant concerns for the health of the format. Or at least that was the case until August 26, when Wizards of the Coast’s banhammer finally knocked Nadu out of the sky.Within weeks of its arrival, Nadu, Winged Wisdom established itself as a new Modern staple – albeit for all the wrong reasons.
Aug. 27, 2024
I could spend years in Floatopia's character creator, an upcoming Animal Crossing-style life sim featuring dolls in a floating toy town
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I sit down to play Floatopia at Gamescom, I have no idea what to expect. I’m running on the sparse details I’ve received from NetEase, so as far as I know, I’ll be playing just another “cozy life sim.” Imagine my surprise when the cozy life sim in question turns out to be one of the cutestupcoming PC gamesI’ve ever seen.
Aug. 26, 2024
10 Star Wars Outlaws tips we wish we'd known
These 10 tips for Star Wars Outlaws will take Kay from the gutter to the stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Star Wars Outlaws tips contains all the tricks and help I wish I’d known before I started playing. This can be a pretty tricky game early on, with tough stealth and gunplay for the unprepared. But any challenge you encounter initially is more likely due to all sorts of nuances to various system rather than straight up difficultly.
Aug. 26, 2024
After 6 years living as a monk and a total of 19 years later, MMO player returns to Old School RuneScape and proves the classic phrase: you don't quit, you take breaks
“Bro’s 99 Prayer IRL” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This may be the most extreme example I’ve ever seen of a tried-and-true MMO motto, which burns bright in OSRS: you don’t quit, you only take long breaks. Old School Monk, or Ben Xi in-game, found OSRS some 19 years ago, put the game down for seemingly at least a decade and spent six of those years “living as a Hare Krishna monk"in Wales amid a surprisingly bustling scene, but inevitably came back to the MMO’s timeless drip of fun and satisfaction.
Aug. 26, 2024
Alien: Romulus director says a major role was inspired by The Last of Us - and "a year later" the same actor was cast on the HBO show
Isabela Merced was later cast as Dina in The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Alvarez says Isabela Merced’s character was inspired by The Last of Us Part 2…well before she was cast in season 2 of the HBO show. “Fun fact: I was playing #TheLastOfUs2 while writing #AlienRomulus The story of a pregnant Dina made me think of having the character of Kay be pregnant too,“Alvarez wrote on Twitter.
Aug. 26, 2024
All Star Wars Outlaws Experts, abilities and skills
There are nine Experts in Star Wars Outlaws and here’s where to find them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws Experts unlock new abilities and skills that include everything from combat moves, stealth tricks, upgrading flying skills, gambling cheats and more. There are nine experts to find in Outlaws, with cryptic names like The Slicer, the Hotfixer and the Gunslinger, that give you hints at what you can expect to learn from them.
Aug. 26, 2024
Almost 100 years after Tolkien introduced him, Tom Bombadil actor Rory Kinnear shares why the character’s time has finally come in The Rings of Power season 2
Exclusive: Rory Kinnear tells us that this version will be used in a “different way” to Tolkien’s books When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Bombadil’s introduction to the screen has been a long time coming for fans of The Lord of the Rings. First introduced by J.R.R. Tolkien in the 1930s, the character didn’t make the cut in Peter Jackson’s movies.
Aug. 26, 2024
Assassin's Creed actor "honored" to return as fan-favorite Ezio in the most unlikely place - AEW wrestler Will Ospreay's entrance at Wembley Stadium
“We are assassins” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday saw All Elite Wrestling’s annual All In pay-per-view return to Wembley Stadium, and one of the featured stars was Britain’s own Will Ospreay, who took the opportunity to once again display his Assassin’s Creed fandom in front of the world with a unique entrance that featured a cameo from Ezio Auditore himself.
Aug. 26, 2024
Assassin's Creed Visionaries is back with two new comic tales of bloody murder set among China's Opium Wars and ancient Viking raids
Assassin’s Creed Visionaries puts the lore of the venerable game franchise in the hands of top comic creators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed is returning to comics with another installment of Assassin’s Creed: Visionaries from Massive Publishing and Studio Lounak, which takes the lore behind the beloved video game series and puts it in the hands of top comic creators, letting them run wild with new stories that introduce all new Assassins across a multitude of different eras and settings.
Aug. 26, 2024
August Nintendo Direct announced promising 40 minutes of third-parties and indies, Nintendo immediately says "there will be no mention" of Switch 2
The Nintendo Direct is upon us, but Nintendo’s next console is holding back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has officially confirmed aNintendo Directbroadcast for Tuesday, August 27 featuring a back-to-back combo of Partner Showcase and Indie World events. “Join us on August 27 at 7am PT for an Indie World Showcase followed by a Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase!
Aug. 26, 2024
Bethesda veteran says we could be watching Fallout TV shows "for 50 years, just like Lord of the Rings," and "it could be an IP that your grandkids are playing"
Make us proud, future grandchildren When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran Bethesda producer Jeff Gardiner reckons there’s a good chance the Fallout IP endures for many more decades to come. Making an appearance on The Boss Rush Podcast (timestampedhere), Gardiner explained how public perception toward video games has changed since his early days as a game designer back in the early-2000s, a time when people thought of the medium as “the red-headed stepchild of entertainment.
Aug. 26, 2024
BioWare explains what Dragon Age: The Veilguard companions actually do in combat, revealing all 5 abilities for the RPG's 7 party members
I’ll be taking the necromancer and the dragon hunter who breathes fire, thanks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we inch ever closer to the long-awaited launch ofDragon Age: The Veilguard,BioWarehas just released a few more details on the RPG’s companions, including a full list of everyone’s abilities and some info on what they all do in combat.
Aug. 26, 2024
Blair Witch Project producer says we've been watching the wrong version of the iconic horror film for years
The correct version is coming this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Blair Witch Project producer Mike Monello says we’ve been watching the wrong version of the hit horror movie for the last 25 years. “In 1999, theatrical films didn’t originate on video, so there was no codified process for putting them out on video. So they did it like all films back then: They transferred the 35mm negative to video,” Monello explained viaTwitter.
Aug. 26, 2024
Dishonored creator's Fallout: New Vegas-inspired immersive sim prefers stylized art to ultra-realism that ages fast – "Back then it was probably stunning, now you can't even look at it"
“You look at some old Zelda, and it’s still cute” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new game from Dishonored and Prey director Raphael Colantonio probably won’t be opting for ultra-realistic graphics, because stylization looks better in the long term and takes way less time. Helping Colantonio and his team keep their workload in check, however, is that “when you commit to doing these things, you also commit to a certain level of execution.
Aug. 26, 2024
Dying Light dev says we're all too obsessed with "the number of hours a game can offer" and shorter games like the 18+ hour Dying Light: The Beast feel like "the future"
“It gives you those shorter development cycles, and also the ability to try different things.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dying Light: The Beastis the latest DLC-turned-game to bridge the gap between big-ol' AAA releases and bite-sized, sometimes hour-long experiences, and franchise director Tymon Smektała of developer Techland reckons AA experiences like it might be “the future of games.
Aug. 26, 2024
Galadriel and Adar actors tease their unlikely alliance in The Rings of Power season 2: "I think it's sort of a needs must thing"
Exclusive: The Rings of Power stars Morfydd Clark and Sam Hazledine say we can expect to see Galadriel and Adar work together in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2is looming and in the recent action-packed trailer we got to see an unlikely team-up between two very different characters, Galadriel and Adar, an alliance that stars Morfydd Clark and Sam Hazeldine say is a “needs must” to defeatSauron.
Aug. 26, 2024
Horror maestro and "huge fan" Mike Flanagan wants to be a part of James Gunn's DCU: "I would love to"
Mike Flanagan wouldn’t mind being apart of the new DCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan says he’d love to be apart ofJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s new chapter of DC movies and film. “I’ve always been a huge fan of James Gunn as a person and filmmaker, and that is a universe I would absolutely love to be apart of,” Flanagan said during a panel at FanEXPO Canada.
Aug. 26, 2024
How long is Star Wars Outlaws?
Star Wars Outlaws is full of optional content, with lots of side quests to explore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how long Star Wars Outlaws lasts, then we’ve been playing it and can tell you exactly what time it’ll take to beat, however you want to play it. Sandbox games usually take a while, depending on how much exploring and side content you chase, and this is no exception.
Aug. 26, 2024
How many episodes are in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 on Amazon Prime Video?
Let battle commence in Middle-earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2has come to an end. The second season in one of thebest shows on Amazon Primeconcluded with the decidingbattle in Middle-earthafterAdarattempted to snatch Galadriel’s ring. On the other side of the map though, we witnessed the all-important revealing ofthe Stranger, which turned out exactly as we’d predicted.
Aug. 26, 2024
How to get Ironweave and Coarseweave in Star Wars Outlaws
Star Wars Outlaws Ironweave and Coarseweave are needed for the Armored Undershirt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws Ironweave and Coarseweave are required to get the Armored Undershirt to Kay’s maximum health. Where to find these resources isn’t clear though and with such a useful upgrade at stake you’ll probably want to get them sooner rather than later.
Aug. 26, 2024
How to infiltrate Gorak's base in Star Wars Outlaws
You have to sneak through the Pyke District in Outlaws, here’s how to not get caught When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being sent to infiltrate Gorak’s base in Star Wars Outlaws has you trying to sneak through the Pyke District undetected. That’s easier said than done however as this mission introduces stealth mechanics largely through trial and error.
Aug. 26, 2024
How to remove the Star Wars Outlaws black bars and change the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio in Star Wars Outlaws adds black bars in a cinematic mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws black bars are the default option as part of a cinematic 21:9 aspect ratio, often referred to as ultrawide. This gives you a much bigger field of view, meaning you can see a lot more of the world around you, and playingStar Wars Outlawsthis way lends to a more film-like experience as the action unfolds.
Aug. 26, 2024
How to use Star Wars Outlaws hacking to Slice computers
Hacking in Star Wars Outlaws can be tricky, so here are some pointers to help you break through security with Slicing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws hacking uses Slicing to break into computer terminals, so Kay can access data or take control of systems. If you’ve ever played the Mastermind board game, or more recently Wordle, then you’ll have a good idea of how this works already – you pick symbols, get told if they’re right and/or in the correct position, then repeat until you crack the code.
Aug. 26, 2024
With Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, one of the greatest games of all time is getting a pretty great remake
Preview | We played Konami’s Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and its release can’t come soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How do you explain Metal Gear Solid to someone who’s never experienced it? At first glance, it’s a near-impenetrable explosion of gravelly-voiced protagonists, cardboard boxes, and giant exclamation marks – with robots lovingly sprinkled atop. Yet for those who explored Shadow Moses, Big Shell, and Tselinoyarsk the first time around, Kojima’s seminal stealth saga feels less like a video game, and more a sacred text.
Aug. 26, 2024
I've never seen a survival game like this mountain climbing sim from the developers of Furi, one of my favorite boss rush games of all time
Cairn is a “survival-climber” with a few bits of Resident Evil under the hood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furi and Haven developer The Game Bakers has always been hard to pin down, and the reveal of “survival-climber"Cairn, a game about climbing a mountain using rationed supplies and realistic animations and physics, has only made that harder. It’s the third game in a loosely defined trilogy with the theme of freedom, and it looks unlike any survival game I’ve played.
Aug. 26, 2024
Killing Floor 3: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Killing Floor series has represented some of thebest co-opandbest FPS gamesof the last decade, so I’m certainly keen to see how Tripwire pushes new technological boundaries to create more carnage than ever before. From what we have seen and played of it so far, there’s an absolutely disgusting amount of depth, blood, and gore.
Aug. 26, 2024
Mass Effect and Assassin's Creed vet says sequels rule because that's when devs "can make the game they really wanted to make the first time"
“Long live the second game!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the long list of ways that some gamers unwittingly invoke the monkey’s paw, there are few chants more insidious than this: “Don’t reuse assets.” The idea that all games should start from scratch, reinventing a perfectly good wheel or putting out one fire just to light another one right next to it, will at best lead to a whole lot of wasted time and money, and at worst a lot of bloated or even dead games.
Aug. 26, 2024
New Genshin Impact character Xilonen announced for update 5.1 – the open-world RPG's next Natlan hero and latest Geo 5-star is also another cat-girl
Genshin Impact update 5.1 will be the second chapter of the Natlan region When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact update 5.0 and the open-world RPG’s new Natlan region are due August 28, or late August 27 for much of the world, and now we know how update 5.1 will follow it up. After Mualani and Kinich in 5.
Aug. 26, 2024
Nintendo isn't big on generative AI, and with Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was careful with automated art – "The game could potentially end up losing something valuable"
Nintendo wanted lots of caves in Tears of the Kingdom, but wanted them to feel special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some elements ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s art and design processes were automated for efficiency, but Nintendo was careful about offloading too much to computers out of fear of “losing something valuable” to the gameplay experience.
Aug. 26, 2024
Original Silent Hill 2 composer "remade all the original tracks and added new ones" for the upcoming remake: "After 25 years, my approach to music has evolved"
Akira Yamaoka’s iconic score has been reworked When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary Team Silent composer Akira Yamaoka remade all of the music from the original game for the upcomingSilent Hill 2 remakefrom Bloober Team, and there’s even some brand new music as well. Yamaoka very sensibly explained in arecent tweetthat in the 25 years since he sat down and formulated the iconic score for Silent Hill 2, his approach toward making music has changed dramatically.
Aug. 26, 2024
Randy Pitchford wasn't the only one teasing Borderlands 4, because another Gearbox developer basically spoiled the reveal trailer 2 years ago
“I could teleport a moon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Randy Pitchford wasn’t the only person to tease Borderlands 4 - that honor also goes to a Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands writer who hinted at the reveal trailer two years ago. TheBorderlands 4 reveal trailershows, among other things, a heavenly body appearing in an alien sky, smashing through some kind of barrier as it goes.
Aug. 26, 2024
Reignbreaker is a narrative-driven roguelike with a seriously cool medievalpunk aesthetic, and my Hades 2-loving heart already can't get enough
Preview | It’s time to break some locks (and some bones to boot) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My goal in Reignbreaker is simple: infiltrate the Queen’s Bastion, take back the power for the people, and defeat the fearsome ruler herself. It doesn’t sound a simple task by any measure, but that’s where our badass heroine Clef comes in.
Aug. 26, 2024
Should you bluff or bribe the nightclub bouncer in Star Wars Outlaws?
The Club Tarsus bouncer guarding Wen’s office is easy to deceive in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws bluff or bribe choice sees Kay trying to get past a bouncer to reach an office with a valuable identicard inside. This is also the first real decision in the game so you’ll naturally want to be cautious.
Aug. 26, 2024
Should you buy the Star Wars Outlaws VIP invite to Gorak's suite?
In Makal’s Cantina you can buy a VIP invite to Gorak’s suite but is it worth it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buying a VIP invite to reach Gorak in Star Wars OUtlaws is a tantalizing offer, but one that’s best ignored. You need to make money at this point fix up your crash-landed ship and heading straight to the top of the local criminal underworld seems like a good way to get work.
Aug. 26, 2024
Should you choose Eleera or Gorak in Star Wars Outlaws to give information to?
Do you tell Gorak or Eleera about the Pyke Traitor in Star Wars Outlaws? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having to choose between Eleera or Gorak in Star Wars Outlaws is one of the first big choices to make, after it’s revealed that Tizlak, a Pyke traitor, is secretly working for Governor Thorden. Star Wars Outlaws is actually using this to tutorialize a larger concept, but it’s worth understanding the consequences of this choice initially, as it comes down to this: do you want the Pyke Syndicate or the Crimson Dawn to like you more?
Aug. 26, 2024
Since Dying Light: The Beast is now an "18+ hours" game, next month the devs will delist the Dying Light 2 edition that had it as DLC – but not before a final 6-day sale
“While we were developing Dying Light: The Beast it has outgrown its original scope” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dying Light 2: Ultimate Edition was originally meant to give players two major pieces of story DLC, but now that the second DLC pack has expanded intoDying Light: The Beast- a full, standalone game - the devs are planning to delist the bundle.
Aug. 26, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws factions, best options and how to build reputation
There are multiple syndicates in your criminal network in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no best Star Wars Outlaws factions, as your reputation with any group will change constantly over time. However you’ll get all kinds of rewards, including superb clothing, new skins, access to special areas and discounts with various merchants, depending on your standing with anyone.
Aug. 26, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws lockpicking and data spike explained
Breaking locks with the data spike in Star Wars Outlaws requires precise timing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws lockpicking is a rhythm game where you have to match the beeping of your Data Spike to open doors and crates. Despite being a simple idea it can be surprisingly fiddly to get right, especially when there’s a guard around the corner about to find you.
Aug. 26, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws review: "An exceedingly fun Star Wars game that's hindered by poor stealth systems"
Star Wars Outlaws is an exceedingly fun Star Wars game that’s hindered by poor stealth systems and lacklustre mission design. Massive Entertainment establishes an incredible sense of place through its open worlds, accurately capturing the look and feel of the original trilogy of movies, but the experience falters the closer you stick to the critical path. If you’ve ever dreamed of becoming a scoundrel in a galaxy far, far away then you’ll find a lot to like in Outlaws, and a lot more crawling through cramped ventilation systems than expected.
Aug. 26, 2024
Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone has been trying to make a Fortnite crossover happen and already has a few ideas: "I would be open to anything"
“I want Pam in Fortnite” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has been trying to makeFortnitexStardew Valleyhappen, and he already has a few ideas for how this potentially seismic crossover could work. Barone said as much in an interaction on Discord (thanks,Panedwards), revealing he’s “been trying to” collaborate withEpic Gamesfor Fortnite x Stardew Valley crossover content. Epic has yet to acknowledge Barone’s request publicly, and as far as we know they haven’t said anything to Barone privately either, but that hasn’t stopped the Stardew creator from throwing out a few ideas.
Aug. 26, 2024
Steve Martin wants Ryan Reynolds and Cate Blanchett to guest star in Only Murders in the Building
Exclusive | Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short share their wish-list for guest stars for Only Murders in the Building When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only Murders in the Building has always attracted sensational guest stars, from Tina Fey’s recurring podcast guru Cindy Canning to Paul Rudd’s Hollywood diva Ben Glenroy - and that’s only the start of a very, very long list.
Aug. 26, 2024
Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short reveal why Only Murders in the Building season 4 is the darkest one yet
Exclusive | The Only Murders in the Building cast lift the lid on their darkest season to date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although hit show Only Murders in the Building is most certainly a comedy, there has always been an edge to it too thanks to the fact, well, there’s always at least one murder each season - the clue is in the name people!
Aug. 26, 2024
The Acolyte star is "quite surprised" at the Star Wars show being canceled, but is still holding out hope for the future: "You never know what can happen"
Lee Jung-jae is hopeful for more of Leslye Headland’s storytelling in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers for The Acolyte season 1 below! The Acolyte star Lee Jung-jaehas spoken out about the show’s surprise cancellation. “To hear the news, I was quite surprised personally as well,” Lee toldEntertainment Weekly. The actor also said, “as you know, my character had died already in the first season.
Aug. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power Galadriel actor thinks she and Sauron share a psychic link: "There is some sort of cosmic connection"
Exclusive: Morfydd Clark says she agrees with Charlie Vickers’s theory that Galadriel and Sauron are psychologically connected, and in other ways too… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power star Morfydd Clark says she agrees with Sauron actor Charlie Vickers’ theory that Galadriel and the Dark Lord are connected by their psyche, which could put her in terrible danger inThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2.
Aug. 26, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2’s Sauron and Galadriel reunion will have "incredibly high stakes"
Exclusive: Charlie Vickers and co-showrunner Patrick McKay tease the big reunion to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2begins this week, and sees Sauron begin a new chapter following Galadriel’s rejection at the end of season one. This sets the two central characters on different paths when the fantasy epic returns, with Galadriel trying to redeem herself and Sauron attempting to build up his power.
Aug. 26, 2024
The Twisters cast watched David Corenswet go from villain to hero as he got the Superman role – and their reactions are the most wholesome thing you'll see today
Corenswet was auditioning for Superman while filming Twisters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superman actor David Corenswet auditioned for the role while filmingTwisters– and the cast celebrated the news with a wholesome video. The video, which can be viewed below, features Brandon Perea, Anthony Ramos, Daisy Edgar Jones, Katy M. O’Brian, Glenn Powell, among other cast and crew, screaming and jumping up and down while Perea repeatedly yells, “Our Superman!
Aug. 26, 2024
Transformers writer Daniel Warren Johnson says he "can only go for so long" and reveals plans for leaving the series - eventually
Yes, Daniel Warren Johnson knows when he’s leaving Transformers, but it’s not quite yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound’s Transformers relaunch as part of its shared ‘Energon Universe’ (which also includesGI Joe) has proved a massive success, with superstar creatorDaniel Warren Johnsonserving as writer and shepherd of the beloved franchise. But now, Johnson has announced his eventual exit as writer of Transformers, stating exactly how long fans can expect him to be around - and there’s still a little time left.
Aug. 26, 2024
Which planet should you go to first in Star Wars Outlaws?
After unlocking hyperspace in Star Wars Outlaws, you have a choice between three worlds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deciding which planet in Star Wars Outlaws to go to first when you unlock Hyperspace means choosing between Kimiji, Akiva and Tatooine. Once you unlock the ability to jump between worlds and leave Toshara behind, you can go anywhere - but which option should you choose?
Aug. 26, 2024
Why doesn't Monster Hunter Wilds bring back underwater combat? Former series producer reckons it's like making a whole extra game: "It's really, super hard"
At least we’re getting some more leviathans in Monster Hunter Wilds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kojima was assistant producer on Monster Hunter Tri and had been on the series in some capacity since the original PS2 cult classic, ending his run with Monster Hunter Generations. AsAutomatonspotted, with underwater discourse resurfacing yet again in the lead-up to Monster Hunter Wilds, he discussed the challenges of recreating the fighting style, likening it to “making a separate game.
Aug. 26, 2024
How to use the Star Wars Outlaws Fast Talk skill
The Fast Talk ability won’t get you out of trouble in Outlaws, just buy time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws Fast Talk ability is a little unclear. Useful but poorly named it’s actually used to to buy yourself extra time before enemies star shooting if they catch you sneaking. You don’t actually talk you way out of anything.
Aug. 25, 2024
Activision reportedly canceled a Crash Bandicoot 5 that also starred Spyro because it wanted more live-service games
Activision didn’t think Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time had sold well enough to garner a sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report claims thatActivisiongreenlit and canceled a single-player Crash Bandicoot 5 while it continued to chase more live-service games. YouTuber and gaming historian Liam Robertson (Did You Know Gaming?) just released a new video report investigating what happened behind-the-scenes at developer Toys For Bob, where he alleges that a Crash Bandicoot 5 was in the early stages of development, but was soon scrapped based on what Activision considered to be underwhelming sales for Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time - which sold over five million copies, according to its design directorToby Schadt.
Aug. 25, 2024
After 22 years, the one and only game Sega developed for PS1 finally has an English translation, and it's a gateway to the '00s world of J-pop idols and Hamtaro anime
A delightful little obscurity just got much easier for English speakers to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That game is Mini-Moni. Shakatto Tambourine! da Pyon!, and as the one English word in the title implies, this is a rhythm game that optionally allows you to play using a custom tambourine controller. The track list is largely dominated by the work of the titular J-pop idol group Mini-Moni, who are likely most notable for their regular appearances in ’00s Hamtaro anime films, where they appeared in hamster form as the Mini-hams.
Aug. 25, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remakers didn't start with the OG Silent Hill because "the franchise is connected to Konami's plans"
Silent Hill 2 was also just a better fit for Bloober Team’s DNA, according to devs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team, the studio currently remaking horror classicSilent Hill 2in fancy fashion, has explained why it didn’t start with the first game in the series. In an interview withRock Paper Shotgun, creative director Mateusz Lenart explained that he reckons the sequel “just matches our DNA better” because “it’s much more emotional, a much more personal story than, for example, the first game or the third game.
Aug. 25, 2024
The best Madden 25 sliders and how to use them
Make the NFL sim more realistic and fun with these Madden 25 sliders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madden 25 sliders are a godsend if you’re looking for a stronger test from the annual NFL sim – or simply want more realistic rates of interceptions and penalties. The feature enables you leap intoMadden 25and customise a range of gameplay parameters, often leading to extra authenticity – but difficulty, too.
Aug. 25, 2024
This dark fantasy RPG "inspired by classic Pokemon" games is giving off Darkest Dungeon and Slay the Spire vibes
Voidsayer wants you to “catch ‘em all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Voidsayer walks in classic Pokemon’s footsteps in the sense that it’s a turn-based game that wants you to “catch ‘em all” - the “‘em” referring to the world’s strange and sometimes cute creatures - but there’s a whole dark fantasy twist attached this time. Voidsayer’s Steam pagecalls it a “dark and captivating 2D RPG-strategy, inspired by classic Pokemon-style gameplay” where you choose between three starter monsters - a baby dragon, what I assume is an overgrown cat, and a sad, eldritch octopus thingy - shortly before you set off across procedurally generated levels to catch more, restore a settlement, and defeat dark horrors.
Aug. 25, 2024
Valve and Sony's new hero shooters show the highs and lows of live service games, as Deadlock courts 64,000 players and Concord fails to reach 700 on Steam
PlayStation’s Overwatch rival failed to inch past 700 concurrent PC players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This weekend’s two new shooters show off the best and worst of what companies can expect from launching live service games. “New shooters” might be a little inaccurate sinceValve’s Deadlock has been in not-so-secret playtesting for months now - images, videos, details, character lineups, and morewere leakedweeks in advance as literally tens of thousands of players signed up to the pre-release tests - though the company waited until this weekend to officiallyannounce the MOBA and hero shooter mash-up.
Aug. 24, 2024
Brutal Mickey Mouse-ish FPS that's riding the public domain all the way to Steam has both a real name and awesome new trailer
Steamboat Willie lookalike has a new name: Mouse: P.I. For Hire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might remember Mouse: P.I. For Hire as the drop-dead gorgeous shooter that went viral across TikTok before going viral everywhere else on the internet. Some people called it aCuphead meets Call of DutyFrankenstein. Some people hailed it as the Steamboat Willie shooter we never knew we needed.
Aug. 24, 2024
The full FC 24 Pre-Season rewards list to carry over into FC 25
Prepare for FC 25 now with your FC 24 Pre-Season rewards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get the FC 24 Pre-Season rewards list ticked off if you have big plans for next year’s game, as it contains an assortment of packs that carry over to FC 25. The finalEA Sports FC 24promo doesn’t offer new players, instead dropping ‘best of’ items into packs, and delivering treats for that upcoming successor.
Aug. 24, 2024
Madden 25 best playbooks for elite offense and defense
Run and pass perfectly with these Madden 25 best playbooks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hardly a shock to see Miami feature on the Madden 25 best playbooks list – given their speed-packed offense, the Phins guarantee big plays with fast receivers. But there’s plenty of nuance elsewhere inMadden 25, such as a Colts playbook deployed by the greatest Madden player on the planet.
Aug. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade and Phantom Blade Zero studios shout out Black Myth Wukong's global success as it helps to "unite diverse cultures"
The Monkey King action game has already sold over 10 million copies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Both of the studios behind Stellar Blade and Phantom Blade Zero have shouted out the growing global launch of Black Myth: Wukong as it helps open the door for more action games developed in Asia to find global success. Black Myth: Wukong was always going to be a gargantuan hit since it’s based on one of the most recognizable legends in history - Journey to the West - and China, where the game was developed, has grown into the world’s biggest gaming population, though massive breakout successes in the region don’t usually make a big splash globally.
Aug. 24, 2024
Diablo's hack 'n' slash action meets cozy Stardew Valley town-building in this co-op game threatening all my free time
Lynked: Banner of the Spark is mixing all your favorite genres When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grinding different characters to maximize one thwack’s deadliness is already enough of a time sink in games like Diablo. Add in Stardew Valley’s moreish, bitesized tasks and town-building, and you have a recipe that could threaten global productivity levels - which is exactly what Lynked: Banner of the Spark is doing.
Aug. 24, 2024
Valve finally lifts the lid on Deadlock its 'Overwatch meets Dota' hero shooter that's already got 30,000 concurrent players
Deadlock was Valve’s worst-kept secret, and now that secret is out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvehas finally lifted the lid on Deadlock, the studio’s 6v6 hero shooter MOBA hybrid that’s been an open secret for months. The brief teaser trailer Valve revealed on its newly publishedDeadlock storefrontgives little to nothing away, showing a large, shifty looking character standing in front of a supply store.
Aug. 24, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 evolves World War Z's swarm tech to build "epic battles" with "maybe thousands of Tyrannids"
Replacing the zombies with alien demons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is upping the amount of on-screen chaos by building off of technology used for the World War Z game. Before starting work on Space Marine 2, developer Saber Interactive pumped more zombies than I’ve ever seen on screen in its co-op World War Z shooter that had players mowing down hundreds of brainless foes who would literally topple over each other and come at you in waves.
Aug. 23, 2024
Dev behind turn-based strategy hit Tactical Breach Wizards shocked to slot in behind Black Myth: Wukong and the Steam Deck: "Basically number one"
“I’m claiming” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tactical Breach Wizards was only just released yesterday, but it’s already shaping up to be one of thebest strategy gameson Steam - and current charts show as much. Renegade wizards in Kevlar, wild conspiracies, and rewinding time to try again - Tactical Breach Wizards boasts all this and much more. It’s a true delight for turn-based players and fans of all things chaotic yet fun - and judging by stats so far, others would agree.
Aug. 23, 2024
After a string of poorly received patches, a Helldivers 2 "experimental server" is being actively "worked on" at Arrowhead
But there’ll need to be NDAs so nothing leaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s game director has finally confirmed that a test server is “being worked on” at Arrowhead. However, to prevent unreleased content from leaking online, it’ll need some sort of NDA. Test servers for Arrowhead’s shooter have been discussed for a while. Back in May, Arrowhead confirmed that aHelldivers 2 test server was being actively discussedfollowing a string of poorly received patches.
Aug. 23, 2024
After making 2 acclaimed Wolfenstein FPS games, the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle devs do a complete 180: "Guns shouldn't be your first option"
“What would you want to do as Indiana Jones?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After making two outstanding Wolfenstein games, machinegames is pivoting away from a guns-first approach inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at Gamescom, Indiana Jones creative director Axel Torvenius explains the concept behind The Great Circle’s combat. “We want to make as much use of the whip as possible to traverse the environment, to scale walls, but also as a combat tool, being able to disarm people, or it’s a great way to initiate combat - to use the whip to pull them in, grab them before hand-to-hand combat fighting starts,” Torvenius says.
Aug. 23, 2024
Alien: Romulus’ success sets the stage for a return to Alien vs. Predator
Opinion | Prey and Alien: Romulus have revitalized their respective series, so it might be time to bring back science fiction’s deadliest crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A direct follow-up to Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator prequel is reportedly in active development, yet the next step for that franchise is moving to a future setting with Badlands.Elle Fanning is set to lead that movie, and it seems that 20th Century Studios is fast-tracking the project.
Aug. 23, 2024
Avowed is "targeting 30FPS, bare minimum" on Xbox Series X/S because "you don't necessarily need 60 frames" for a first-person single-player RPG
Optimization and stability is apparently “one of the last things you do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian’sAvowedis targeting 30FPS on Xbox Series X/S at the minimum, as “you don’t necessarily need” 60FPS for a first-person, single-player game. Speaking on the Iron Lords podcast just below, Avowed art director Matt Hansen says Obsidian is currently “targeting 30 frames per second, bare minimum” for its upcoming RPG.
Aug. 23, 2024
Avowed lead says the Blood Mage build is "absolutely the best way to play" the RPG, even if Obsidian stumbled on it by accident
Blood Mage it is, then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avoweddoesn’t have any strict classes to choose from, but its range of builds is diverse - and according toObsidian Entertainment, there’s one build that shines brighter than most. As a dedicatedDragon Agestan and lover of all things dark fantasy, I’m a Blood Mage fan myself - so it’s exciting to learn that I can effectively play as one in Avowed.
Aug. 23, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong is "one of the fastest-selling games of all time," beating Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy with 10 million copies sold in just 4 days
Black Myth: Wukong ain’t monkeying around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just four days after launch,Black Myth: Wukonghas already sold over 10 million copies, topping the early sales records of other recent hits like Elden Ring and Hogwarts Legacy. “Black Myth: Wukong has sold 10 million copies across all platforms,” as developer Game Science has announced onTwitter. That number is current as of the morning of August 23, four days after the game’s release date.
Aug. 23, 2024
Concord developers on making a unique hero shooter: "We were able to lean into things that no one else was doing, because we created problems for ourselves"
Interview | Firewalk Studios takes GamesRadar+ through the process of making a game that stands out in a busy genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I catch up with the team at Firewalk Studios, they’re all a little sleepy. The PlayStation-owned studio has beendeveloping sci-fi hero shooter Concord for the last eight years, and with its release date now just a day away, the three developers I’m speaking to – director of IP Kim Kreines, lead character designer Jon Weisnewski, and lead gameplay designer Claude Jerome – stayed up late the night before to play it.
Aug. 23, 2024
Copyright lawyer reasons Peter Molyneux's new game can share the name "Albion" with Xbox's Fable because "no one could trademark the word for a real place"
Albion, the blanket historical setting, isn’t copyrightable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One copyright lawyer has chimed in on Peter Molyneux’s new game, which happens to kind of share a setting with Xbox’sFableseries. Peter Molyneux recently said that his new god simulator Masters of Albion shouldn’t get into any legal disputes for its setting of the titular Albion - another word for old England and also the fairytale world in Molyneux’s Fable games -because the word in itself “can’t be copyrighted.
Aug. 23, 2024
Cozy open-world game headed by Breath of the Wild dev already has over 12 million pre-registered players, and you'd better believe I'm one of them
Infinity Nikki has captured my heart (and my email address) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Headed byformer Breath of the Wild devKentaro Tominaga, Infinity Nikki is Infold Games' follow-up to a mind-bogglingly successful series of mobile dress-up games spanning over 12 years. I’ve spent enough time (and money) myself playing Love Nikki on my phone, so I’m stoked to see the game of my girly childhood dreams coming to fruition - as are millions of other prospective players, apparently.
Aug. 23, 2024
Death Stranding 2 leads PlayStation's Tokyo Games Show return in a "special talk" as Hideo Kojima unveils his latest round of cast teasers
On the Beach’s cast will reunite to chat about the upcoming sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “This will be my first time on stage at TGS in five years,” Kojima tweets. ‘After the COVID pandemic, I am very excited to see you all again. We have amazing members lined up and are looking forward to seeing you at TGS!
Aug. 23, 2024
"Unfortunately indie devs need to eat": Dev on bizarre-o dungeon-crawler learned "next time, make a roguelike" since many players won't buy new ideas over "safer choices"
Some of the most exciting indie games are also among the riskiest to make When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thecritical success but financial struggles of lovely tactical RPG Arcosparked discussion over the risks of making games with out-there pitches and mechanics compared to staple genres that can more regularly yield success. Lee Williams, who you may know frombizarre-o dungeon-crawler Cryptmaster, which has over 1,100 “overwhelmingly positive” reviewson Steam, puta finer pointon it: “One lesson I learned from Cryptmaster was, ‘next time, make a roguelike…’ Lots of people say they want innovation and risk-taking but it seems that very few people actually do.
Aug. 23, 2024
Diablo 4 leads know you want a sword-and-board Paladin, but after 5 classic classes they wanted to go big on something new: "It's not just about rehashing old content"
“We could do that, but the team wanted the opportunity to go big” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s leads know you want a sword and shield-based class, but they’re really happy with the feedback to Vessel of Hatred’s new Spiritborn class. If you didn’t already know, the newDiablo 4 DLCreleasing later this year in October is introducing the Spiritborn, which will be the action RPG’s sixth class.
Aug. 23, 2024
Dune: Awakening was originally not a survival-MMO mash-up, just a survival sim "with a good endgame"
But both genres worked way too well for Dune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakeningwasn’t originally an MMO-survival game hybrid, but the genre blend came together because the developers at Funcom thought the series was “perfect” for both. Speaking to Gamesradar+ atGamescom, Funcom CCO and Dune: Awakening creative director Joel Bylos explained that the “original idea was a survival game with a good end game” since the team was well acquainted with the genre via Conan Exiles.
Aug. 23, 2024
For a few beautiful hours, the Borderlands movie's $90m flop wasn't the worst-reviewed film of the summer
The Crow debuted to even worse reviews before climbing higher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For a brief window, the Borderlands movie wasn’t the worst-reviewed film to release this month, but it’s now reclaimed that un-enviable title. Earlier this month,Borderlands debuted to a 0% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes, with none of the 23 reviewers who offered their early impressions returning a positive verdict.
Aug. 23, 2024
Greedfall 2 boss says Baldur's Gate 3's breakout success "allowed us" to do early access
“It’s so interesting to be able to exchange with the players to improve the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Greedfall 2 is scheduled to launch in one month, and in a first for cult RPG studio Spiders, it’s initially arriving in early access form. The devs have wanted to do early access for years, but it took the immense success of the early access graduateBaldur’s Gate 3to convince publisher Nacon to give it a shot.
Aug. 23, 2024
How Black Myth: Wukong puts its own spin on the action-RPG genre
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a simple man. In the past couple of years, whenever the YouTube algorithms would serve me up another glossy Black Myth: Wukong trailer, I’d watch it, then not spend too much time wondering whether the game could really be as good as those trailers were teasing, or even thinking about what kind of game it really was.
Aug. 23, 2024
I didn't realize how many exclusives the Crunchyroll Store has, and it's blown my mind a little
There’s also a Summer of Anime Sale that can save you almost $100 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know that Crunchyroll has a store? And that it’s got a bunch of exclusive statues, box sets, and manga collections to go on your shelf? I didn’t. Sure, one of the biggest anime streaming services having its own merch store isn’t a surprise.
Aug. 23, 2024
Lego Isabelle's House Visit (77049) review: "Captures that game magic perfectly"
When you consider the price and everything you get with the Lego Animal Crossing Isabelle’s House Visit set, it’s an absolute must buy for Animal Crossing fans. You don’t have to spend a fortune to get an excellent slice of island life with so many game references that make it just as fun to build as it is to appreciate later. So much detail Modest price Two-sided playset Lots of customization options
Aug. 23, 2024
Life is Strange's original director feels "curious" about Max returning in Double Exposure at a different studio
“I looked at the trailer and I have some ideas of where they’re going” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange’s original director is “curious” about seeing the character he helped create return in the forthcomingLife is Strange: Double Exposure. “It’ll be great to see where they go and it’s always great to see new narrative games, because there are not that many, to be honest.
Aug. 23, 2024
Marvel Rivals' Captain America reveal is good news for all except the Iron Man mains who can now be killed by their own ultimate attack
The news has been received warmly, if anything When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvels Rivalsplayers are in shambles as they’ve realized Captain America can just deflect Iron Man’s ultimate attack right back at him. Earlier this week at Gamescom, theMarvel Rivals release date was finally confirmed for Decemberin a new trailer that also debuted the shooter’s iterations of Captain America and The Winter Soldier.
Aug. 23, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds was "the big winner" at this year's Gamescom 2024 Awards, with Supermassive's Little Nightmares 3 following close behind
Apparently, Monster Hunter Wilds was the “most epic” and “most entertaining” showing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a press release from the Gamescom Awards desk, it’s revealed that Monster Hunter Wilds was the overall winner of the show, bagging the top prizes for Most Epic and Most Entertaining, as well as the Best PlayStation Game and Best Trailer.
Aug. 23, 2024
Netflix's One Piece season 2 just cast its most important role yet
Say hello to Miss Wednesday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Netflix’sOne Piece season 2filming, andconsistently releasing casting announcements, it was only a matter of time before today’s news finally came. According to the latest announcement from Netflix, One Piece season 2 has cast Charithra Chandran as Miss Wednesday, a character that is perhaps more important than she may seem at first glance.
Aug. 23, 2024
Nintendo's technical wizardry explained - Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom avoids load times by predicting when you're about to dive into The Depths
How the mammoth sequel was able to run (at all) on the Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For a world stretched across floating islands in the clouds, lush fields and valleys on the surface, and an equally expansive dungeon hidden just beneath,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s map loads the three tiers with shocking speed - and it’s all because Nintendo developers were able to predict when Link might dive down into The Depths.
Aug. 23, 2024
Silent Hill 2 veteran says the survival horror classic would have featured David Lynch-inspired multiple protagonists if it didn't make the story "too complicated"
“There was an idea that two or three guys were the main protagonists” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind Silent Hill have made no secret of how much David Lynch’s filmography has influenced the series, but one veteran of the team has only recently revealed that one particular movie’s influence could have made Silent Hill 2 a much different game.
Aug. 23, 2024
Space Marine 2 lead says Doom 2016 was a big inspiration, just as the original Doom inspired Space Marine 1 which in turn inspired Doom 2016: "It's a grand circle of coolness"
“A lot of gamers, I believe, do not understand how influential Warhammer 40,000 was” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is nearly here, 13 years andone massive leaklater. According to chief creative officer Tim Willits of developer Saber Interactive, previously studio director at Doom house id Software, the upcoming sequel was looking directly at the modern Doom for reference on some key details, and he reckons the two series have traded notes multiple times over the years.
Aug. 23, 2024
Space Marine 2 supersoldiers are so dang OP that you can win in multiplayer even if your "teammates are idiots"
PvP and PvE modes are still winnable with a meh squad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2’s multiplayer modes are respecting the series' lore, at least when it comes to making marines OP enough to carry a team full of slackers. Publisher Saber Interactive CCO Tim Willits says as much in an interview withPCGamesNwhile discussing the God/Gears of War-style sequel’s PvE and PvP modes.
Aug. 23, 2024
Stalker 2 dev says "the game is huge," takes 100 hours to fully beat, and was built entirely "by hand"
“You will not notice two exact buildings or two exact rooms” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis a big ol' game with a huge map and a story that’ll take around 100 hours to fully explore, and even so, it was essentially built entirely by hand. “Of course you can make a big map, but it should still, first of all, be playable, beautiful, and you as a player should remember the locations of the Zone,” Kulyk said.
Aug. 23, 2024
Stalker 2 will be enjoyable to new and returning players, because even its protagonist doesn't know what's going on
Preview | Every player experiences their own story, and mine apparently starts with me dying a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ll be honest, I’ve never played any of the Stalker games before, so heading into my hands-on demo, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. However, the opening 30 minutes has me thoroughly intrigued – even if I did get my ass kicked several times – and it’s almost hard to believe that this is the same game that GamesRadar+’s own Josh West found to berather rough around the edges at last year’s Gamescom.
Aug. 23, 2024
World of Warcraft grinder hits The War Within's new level cap in just 1 hour, beating their rival by minutes
Monkeylol went one better after finishing second in Dragonflight’s race to the MMO’s level cap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A rather efficient World of Warcraft player has reached The War Within’s new level cap in just one hour, beating out a rival in mere minutes. One of the many traditions the MMO sees in launching a new expansion is the race to see who can hit the new level cap of 80 the quickest.
Aug. 23, 2024
Zoë Kravitz's unflinching, darkly funny Blink Twice is the most affecting horror movie of the year
Big Screen Spotlight | Channing Tatum and Naomi Ackie test even the most seasoned of genre fans' stomachs in the sun-soaked satire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “So, everybody’s dead,” Channing Tatum’s tech billionaire Slater King says with a grin in the trailer for Zoë Kravitz’s bold, brilliant directorial debut Blink Twice. While the promo – set to LCD Soundsystem’s upbeat ‘Dance Yrself Clean’ – keeps its cards close to its chest as to the how and why, with that three-word line, it makes it clear most of its characters aren’t going to make it to the end credits alive, and yet I was still gobsmacked as just how much of a horror movie it truly is.
Aug. 23, 2024
The 32 greatest TV comedies you've forgotten about
Remember when these TV gems made you crack up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing hits the funny bone quite like a good, binge-able television comedy. But no matter how brilliant and hysterical a show might be, some shows just draw less attention than others. What might be some of the greatest TV comedies you’ve probably forgotten all about?
Aug. 23, 2024
The first edition of D&D conjured magic from a mess, and changed gaming forever
What if I told you that D&D started as a supplement for another game entirely? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dungeons & Dragons is such a presence on our bookshelves, in our cinemas and podcasts, and on Twitch andYouTubethrough the likes of Dimension 20 and Critical Role, that it’s hard to believe D&D is a mighty 50 years old.
Aug. 23, 2024
The Lord of the Rings MMO is "still early" and chasing "the thing which is different to all the other games out there"
“We’re still trying to find the hook” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Games has provided the teeniest, tiniest Lord of the Rings MMO update. Talking toIGN, Amazon Games boss Christoph Hartmann was asked for an update. Although he declined to get into specifics, the few vague words he did provide were actually pretty revealing as far as the progress of the game and its direction.
Aug. 23, 2024
This creative inZOI fan is using the hyper-realistic life sim to recreate some of The Sims 4's most iconic characters
Bella Goth, my beloved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming ultra-realistic life siminZOIhas had fans hooked for a few days with its playable character creation demo - and someone is using it to recreate iconic characters fromThe Sims 4. inZOI, the new Sims-like gem with stunning Unreal Engine 5 visuals fromPUBGdeveloper Krafton, is impressing stans worldwide with its Character Studio - a more in-depth version of Create-A-Sim, which already haslife sim fans forgetting about The Sims 4.
Aug. 23, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space will lean into mystery and horror in a hand-crafted world, because Bethesda wants to remind us that "space is scary"
Preview | The most secretive snakes in the Settled Systems seize the spotlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During my time as a member ofStarfield’s Constellation, I’ve also become a Freestar Ranger, worked undercover to take down the Crimson Fleet, and joined the ranks of the United Colonies Vanguard. But if there’s one missing piece to the Settled Systems puzzle, it’s the Great Serpent-worshipping faction, House Va’ruun.
Aug. 23, 2024
Tavern Keeper feels like being a fly on the wall in a D&D campaign, and I never knew I needed that in a management sim
Preview | Sims 3 Medieval, eat your heart out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An adventurer wanders into my tavern just as I’m serving up a pint of something almost certainly inedible. Clicking on his valiant armour-plated character model opens up a story book, and with it, one of many unique moments of randomized storytelling in Tavern Keeper.
Aug. 22, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 features a surprise new Sauron actor that the showrunners kept hidden for years
Meet Forodwaith Sauron When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2is now out on Prime Video, as we make an epic return to Middle-earth. All of the major players are back this time around, as well as some new faces - including a new actor playingSauron. As previously revealed byIGN, in the opening scene of season 2, Sauron is played by Jack Lowden.
Aug. 22, 2024
1950s FPS Atomfall takes from Fallout, Metro, and BioShock to create "something new"
A nuclear quarantine zone, in England this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atomfall - the survival action game set in a freaky, alt-history 1950s Yorkshire - is pulling from some of your favorite single-player FPS series. We already knew that Atomfall was launching next year on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass, but last night’sFuture Games Showgave us an updated look at the nuclear disaster romp.
Aug. 22, 2024
33 years later, the $10,000 PC that built Civilization 1 is enshrined at Firaxis alongside the leather chair that Sid Meier sat in to make it
It did take some “creative salvage” to get it working When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After six iterations of Civilization - andCivilization 7due to launch early next year - developer Firaxis hasn’t forgotten its roots. In fact, the original PC that Sid Meier himself used to make the first game remains enshrined and in working condition at the studio over 30 years later.
Aug. 22, 2024
AOC AGON Pro AG246FK review: “this gaming monitor made me feel like an esports pro”
The AOC AGON Pro AG246FK is undoubtedly one of the fastest gaming monitors around, but hitting 540Hz comes with fewer caveats than you’d think. While the 24-inch 1080p TN panel can look a little hazy in some scenarios, the high refresh rate screen does a commendable job of serving up decent colors and contrast alongside speed. Absurdly fast 540Hz panel Acceptable colors HDR is better than expected 1080p looks soft in some games
Aug. 22, 2024
As game actors strike for AI protections, Amazon Games boss says we need more AI and it's not "taking work away" because "for games, we don't really have acting"
“The majority of the team sits in programming and that’s not going to go away because that’s all about innovation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsSAG-AFTRA members strike against some of the biggest video game makers in the worldin an effort to secure better protections against AI, the head of Amazon Games is still pretty sure bringing artificial intelligence into game development is still a good idea - in part because “for games, we don’t really have acting.
Aug. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 artist fondled a pack of Oreos to get the tentacle-stroking mind flayer sex scene just right: "Some things should probably stay behind the scenes"
Larian wants to be sure you know the Oreos were “cream-filled” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3features some of the wildest sex scenes you’ll see in a AAA video game, including the option to enter the tender, tentacled embrace of a mind flayer. Today, developer Larian Studios has revealed the lengths one developer went to get the tentacle stroking just right.
Aug. 22, 2024
Borderlands 4 studio CEO Randy Pitchford says that's not Handsome Jack in the trailer - it's "something far more dangerous"
Ugly Jack confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands' studio CEO has dispelled speculation that Handsome Jack is returning inBorderlands 4next year, saying the mysterious character is “something far more dangerous and sinister.” WhenBorderlands 4 was finally revealedearlier this week during Gamescom, many immediately speculated that one frame in the trailerteased the return of a prolific villain in the series: Handsome Jack.
Aug. 22, 2024
Civilization 7 director teases "sudden death" wins that will keep you in the game even if you're way behind: "The chance to get that victory is pretty much always there"
Victory from the jaws of defeat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7’s new age system means that you’re never out of the running, and creative director Ed Beach says that that means “you have a chance to win the game at any point.” In an interview with theFuture Games Show, Beach explained that, thanks toCivilization 7’s new Ages system, which splits each campaign into three distinct parts, “you have the chance to win the game at any point.
Aug. 22, 2024
Crimson Desert: Everything we know so far about the upcoming game
From the Crimson Desert release window, trailers, and latest news, here’s everything you need to know about the new RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With all the recent news and updates shared by the game’s developer, Pearl Abyss, there’s a lot to unpack, but the good news is that you’ve come to the right place for all the details.
Aug. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine concept art shows the Avengers crossover we could’ve had – including Jack Kirby's classic Captain America
Deadpool and some ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s Avengers? Sign us up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Artist Andy Park took to Instagram to share early concept art for Deadpool and Wolverine – which features one of the coolest crossovers that never was. In the concept art, Rob Liefeld’s Deadpool is pictured alongside Walt Simonson’s 1980s Thor, Jack Kirby’s classic 1960s Captain America, Bob Layton’s ’80s Iron Man, Jim Lee’s ’90s Black Widow, Sal Buscema’s ’70s Hulk, and John Byrne’s ’80s Hawkeye.
Aug. 22, 2024
Dev of slept-on tactical RPG says it "sold badly" despite glowing reviews: "My next project will be more focused on 'Does this sell'"
“Making under minimum wage is embarrassing. Even if it means you get to make games.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in February,we instantly fell in love with the demofor “simultaneous turn-based” tactics game Arco. The full game finally launched on Steam and Nintendo Switch on August 15 to rave reviews – 98% positive on Steam, a 9/10 in Edge Magazine, and high praise from a suite of other critics.
Aug. 22, 2024
Diablo 4 devs will "learn a whole bunch" from Vessel of Hatred feedback, and pledge to be "very reactive to the community"
Blizzard will assess feedback and apply it to the whole game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard developers have revealed that player feedback surrounding the Vessel of Hatred expansion will influence the whole ofDiablo 4. “We don’t have a roadmap today to share or to talk about any of that stuff, but you know, every step is just another point of learning.
Aug. 22, 2024
Dune: Awakening's survival game mechanics took inspiration from an unlikely source: EA's PS1-era Harry Potter games from 20 years ago
Flipendo is the little-death that brings total obliteration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakeningis a survival MMO set in the world of Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi series. But that didn’t stop its developers taking inspiration from the world of a very different book. In an interview with GamesRadar+ at Gamescom, CCO and creative director Joel Bylos explained how some of the game’s crafting systems came to life.
Aug. 22, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast's own lead actor was surprised to be asked back to reprise his role: "I thought I was dead!"
Kyle Crane’s actor was just as shocked as the rest of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even Kyle Crane’s voice actor was surprised at his character returning forDying Light: The Beast. Earlier this week,Techland unveiled Dying Light: The Beast, a new 20-hour spin-off for the horror franchise starring returning protagonist Kyle Crane from the original open-world horror game.
Aug. 22, 2024
First trailer for Lord of the Rings anime movie The War of the Rohirrim promises a "groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth"
A failed marriage proposal sparks war in the epic teaser for The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new anime movie The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim is here – and it looks just as epic as you imagined. The teaser, which you can watch above, promises franchise fans “a groundbreaking journey back to Middle-earth”, as it opens with clips from Peter Jackson’s acclaimed movie trilogy before shifting to the animated story.
Aug. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2 creative director holds surprise Discord Q&A, says "the criticism is valid" and "the worst thing would have been if we f**ked up and no one cared"
Johan Pilestedt fields a lot of questions from the Helldivers 2 community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Arrowhead CEO and longtimeHelldivers 2creative director Johan Pilestedt spent a good chunk of the afternoon chatting to the game’s still somewhat disgruntled Discord community about weapon balance, future update ideas, and other game design bugbears. In particular, he reiterated that “weapons should feel powerful” and dug into the recent unpopular changes made to flamethrower-type weapons, bluntly saying the updated fire visual effect “looks like [Team Fortress 1].
Aug. 22, 2024
I played Dune: Awakening and in just two minutes I angered a sandworm, nearly died of thirst, and was killed by scavengers
Preview | “Every time you step onto that sand you feel like the Jaws music starts, and we don’t want that feeling to really go away” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakeningfeels familiar, yet overwhelmingly specific. It’s a real treat for Dune fans, I think to myself as I sit down to the 45-minute demo at Gamescom, even if its survival crafting-meets-MMO formula gives me flashes ofMinecraft, The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria, and evenLego Fortnite.
Aug. 22, 2024
I stumbled upon this gorgeous narrative adventure game that looks like less spooky Fatal Frame and more spooky Pokemon Snap, and now I need it to fix all my problems
“Where do grownups go when they lose their way?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Opus: Prism Peakis an upcoming Japanese narrative adventure game where you snap photos of ghosts to navigate your way through an unfamiliar ethereal world, and I think it might just solve all of my problems in life. OK, realistically, Opus: Prism Peak isn’t going to make sure I have enough money in retirement or cure my chronic migraines, but it sure looks like it’ll make living with those situations a lot more tolerable.
Aug. 22, 2024
I'm still not over New Horizons, and now Nintendo is ending support for another Animal Crossing game in favor of a new "paid" version - with fewer features
RIP Pocket Camp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official,Animal Crossing: Pocket Campwill soon be no more - at least not the one fans currently know and love, asNintendoopts for a new microtransaction-free app instead. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel, though - Nintendo also says it’s “currently developing a paid version of the app to which you will be able to transfer your save data.
Aug. 22, 2024
In just 30 minutes, Monster Hunter Wilds sold me on the action-RPG series I've never played
Preview | I can’t wait to beat up more giant frogs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aside from giving the free trial ofMonster Hunter Risea whirl on Switch, I’ve never actually given the series a proper go. But while I didn’t have any massive expectations of my own, the reputation of the series alone means Wilds has a lot to live up to.
Aug. 22, 2024
Indie game devs band together to show off hidden RPG, FPS, and roguelike games all because a "Gamescom trailer is more than $100k"
This might be the best gaming showcase of the summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My favorite games showcase of the summer hasn’t come fromGamescomor theSummer Game Fest- it’s come courtesy of a new Twitter trend that has indie developers showing off the games that they can’t afford to platform at these big events. The text is always the same: “Gamescom trailer is more than 100k dollars, so here is a [gif/video/trailer].
Aug. 22, 2024
It's not just the Worldsoul Saga - World of Warcraft lead Chris Metzen says Blizzard is "mapping out" the MMO upwards of patch 17.0
The War Within barely scratches the surface of Blizzard’s plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The World of Warcraft team is planning the game’s future years in advance, at least up until 17.0. In aninterview with the WoWCast podcastabout the MMO’s The War Within expansion coming later this month, franchise creative director Chris Metzen explained that “it’s one of the most nuclear creative phases I’ve ever seen” behind the curtain at Blizzard.
Aug. 22, 2024
I’d hold off on buying a graphics card right now, but not because the RTX 5090 is coming
We deserve better GPU prices. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like thebest graphics cardoptions have been allergic to discounts for a while. Perhaps that’s a symptom of the long stint of inflated prices we had to deal with a few years ago, which made grabbing a GPU at MSRP near impossible. We’re absolutely in a better place since that fiasco, especially with the crypto mining craze done and dusted, but I can’t help but feel card makers could do more when it comes to deals.
Aug. 22, 2024
Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter (10327) review: "Not for spice, not for riches, but for Lego"
The Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter is another slam dunk from the Lego Icons team. It perfectly replicates the sci-fi creation from the movie, and its moving parts are a delight to see working. There’s a lot of Technic Lego hiding in this set though, and that won’t be to everyone’s tastes, but the punishment on your thumbs is well worth the end result. Moving wings are incredible Unique and awesome design
Aug. 22, 2024
Live-action Naruto movie gets an exciting update as its first writer praises the "cool choice" of director: "This is definitely a movie that comes at it from a love of who Naruto is"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The initial writer of the live-action Naruto movie has given an exciting update on the project, as well as praising director Destin Daniel Cretton. The live-action movie, an adaptation of the classic shonen manga (which was later turned into a 220-episode anime), wasfirst announced in Februaryand sees Cretton take on the project alongside his Marvel work.
Aug. 22, 2024
Marvel mysteriously shares and immediately deletes first look at Thunderbolts, Ironheart, and Daredevil: Born Again
The first looks were part of a sizzle reel celebrating 85 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel posted a sizzle reel featuring first looks at Ironheart, Daredevil: Born Again, and Thunderbolts* to its official Twitter account – and quickly deleted it. The 60-second video celebrates 85 years of movies, TV shows, and comics, and pays special tribute to Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko (which made me tear up like no other).
Aug. 22, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of November 2024 comics and covers featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom War #4 and #5 will both arrive in November, setting up the introduction of theAll-New Venom with a mystery host. Meanwhile, over in Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel Universe, November marks the start of the new Amazing Spider-Man creative team of Joe Kelly and Ed McGuiness, who will haveDoctor Doom enlist Spider-Man as Earth’s new magical protector.
Aug. 22, 2024
Megalopolis team issues an apology as negative review quotes in the sci-fi's new trailer turn out to be fake
“We screwed up. We are sorry” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate has removedthe latest trailerfor Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis from its online platforms, after it was criticized for using quotes from fake, negative reviews in the promo. “We offer our sincere apologies to the critics involved and to Francis Ford Coppola and American Zoetrope for this inexcusable error in our vetting process,” the studio said in a statement (perVariety).
Aug. 22, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds players celebrate Capcom lifting gender restrictions on armor after 20 years: "Gonna be the male character with the prettiest dress"
This has been a long time coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsfans either can’t wait to dress incredibly slutty, or cover up their characters for a change inCapcom’s new game. Earlier this week,Capcom dropped a deluge of banging details for Monster Hunter Wilds, including that, for the first time in the series' history, armor now isn’t bound to gender.
Aug. 22, 2024
Monster Hunter World turned a cult classic into a phenomenon, and Capcom wants Monster Hunter Wilds to go even further beyond: "There are certain things you have to have in place to be a global level hit"
Monster Hunter series lead Ryozo Tsujimoto says Monster Hunter Wilds is in a better spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the offbeat Monster Hunter Rise,Monster Hunter Wildsrepresents a more direct follow-up to Monster Hunter World, the breakout hit that catapulted a long-niche series to global stardom. That success was validating, according to longtime series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto, and he believes the lessonsCapcomlearned from World’s record-shattering turnout, whichnow represents over 25% of the total sales of this 20-year-old series, have put Wilds in a much better position to capitalize on its newfound audience.
Aug. 22, 2024
Netflix’s former #1 show from Presumed Innocent creator is coming back for season 3 in October
The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 is coming this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 finally has a release date – and it’s pretty soon. Deadlineshared a first look at the new season back in January, which saw Maggie McPherson (Neve Campbell) cozying up to her ex-husband Mickey – though, this is a flashback scene.
Aug. 22, 2024
New PlayStation FPS Concord was in development for about 8 years - starting almost exactly when 2016's Overwatch got hero shooters trending
A Firewalk developer celebrates the launch with a tidbit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a round of beta playtests, Concord officially comes out on PC and PS5 tomorrow (there’s a slightly more expensive edition that gives you early access to the shooter now) and developer Firewalk’s lead character designer Jon Weisnewski jumped onto social media to celebrate the launch.
Aug. 22, 2024
Nintendo created its own Zelda-themed "social media" to help it finish Tears of the Kingdom, with Rupees instead of likes
Step aside, Facebook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tears of the Kingdommay just be the biggestLegend of Zeldagame to date - so big, in fact, thatNintendomade its own social media platform for developers to help speed up production. During Japan’s Computer Entertainment Development Conference, Tears of the Kingdom director Hidemaro Fujibayashi and engineer Kenichi Hirose went behind the scenes with an in-depth look at the open-world Zelda sequel’s development.
Aug. 22, 2024
Paul Rudd and Jack Black to star in a reboot of '90s creature feature Anaconda
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’s Tom Gormican is set to direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Rudd and Jack Black are in talks to lead a reboot-sequel of Anaconda, the absolutely bonkers 1997 adventure-horror starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson. Per the synopsis, the new film will “focus on a group of friends who are facing mid-life crises and set off to remake their favorite movie from their youth.
Aug. 22, 2024
Playing Avowed feels like an Obsidian RPG with Skyrim-like combat, dialog options that reflect your build, and newbie-friendly fantasy lore
Preview | I cast spells as a mage, clobbered enemies as a barbarian, and learned more about the Pillars of Eternity universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InAvowed, I’m being absolutely bombarded by a group of skeletons. Some fire arrows at me from their bows, while others slash and bash me with their swords and shields. When a priest enters the fray who continually heals every enemy I try to take out of the picture, I quickly realize I’m going to have to do some very quick crowd control to get out of this unscathed.
Aug. 22, 2024
Prime Video's Secret Level series needs to avoid the mistakes of other video game adaptations if it wants to succeed
Opinion | Amazon Prime’s video game adaptation shouldn’t be like a video game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the team behind the Netflix anthology Love, Death, & Robots, the upcoming Secret Level aims to tell short stories set in the worlds of various acclaimed video games – and game-adjacent properties – with the trailer showcasing Space Marines from the world of Warhammer 40,000; God of War’s Kratos; Mega Man, and more.
Aug. 22, 2024
Randy Pitchford says Borderlands 3 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands show customers turn up "for the games, not the storefront," but would still like Steam competitors to not "shoot themselves in the foot"
“Steam does very little to earn the massive cut they take” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 4and Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands boss Randy Pitchford has offered greater insight into his poorly-aged claim thatSteam would look like a ‘dying’ store by nowthanks to Epic’s investment in technology. While he admits his long-term hope for the Epic Game Store was “misplaced or overly optimistic,“Valverivals “with much more developer-friendly models continue to shoot themselves in the foot” - and that’s why the opportunity to disrupt the PC gaming retail space remains.
Aug. 22, 2024
Scry for less with this Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck that’s 25% off right now
I see a discount in your future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From Commander precons to Starter Kits, Magic: The Gathering isn’t exactly lacking in the realm of deck-based products. But now, from the world of one of thebest card games, comes a very different kind of deck. The Magic: The Gathering Oracle Deck isn’t meant for play in any MTG format.
Aug. 22, 2024
The Acolyte's apparent removal from Disney's store has Star Wars fans fearing it's about to become "lost media"
The Acolyte merchandise has been removed from Disney’s online store When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Justdays after The Acolyte’s cancelation, Star Wars fans have noticed that merchandise from the series has seemingly been removed fromDisney’s online store – and it has them fearing the worst. Right now,The Acolyte’s product pageis completely empty. Previously, merch including sweatshirts and t-shirts, were available to buy; they now bring up an error message.
Aug. 22, 2024
The Batman 2 co-writer gives promising update on the DC sequel: "The bar just couldn't be higher"
The Batman 2 will begin filming next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman 2 co-writer Mattson Tomlin has given a very promising update on the DC sequel. “It’s shooting next year. We’re gearing up, and I will say that the bar just couldn’t be higher,” Tomlin toldScreen Rant. “It’s the sequel to the first one,” he continued.
Aug. 22, 2024
"More Blade, please": Ryan Reynolds is calling for Wesley Snipes to get a "Logan-style send-off" after Deadpool and Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds is sharing the Wesley Snipes love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Ryan Reynolds is sharing the love for Wesley Snipes’s Blade in a new Instagram post. TheMarvel Phase 5movie brought Snipes back as Blade in a cameo that sent fans into a frenzy (and even poked fun at the MCU’s attempts to reboot Bladewith Mahershala Ali).
Aug. 22, 2024
The universe's smallest aliens may also prove to be the most deadly in a preview of Fantastic Four #24
Are they friend or foe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earth faces a very unusual alien invasion in the next issue ofFantastic Four. With the end of the recent Blood Hunt event andDoom assuming the role of Sorcerer Supremeand then promptly vanishing, the FF were probably expecting a bit of a breather from world-threatening weirdness. No such luck!
Aug. 22, 2024
Tomb Raider publisher says "things are progressing" with the next Lara Croft game and that Crystal Dynamics is "fairly sheltered" from the layoffs wracking Embracer
“I mean, there’s some really great ideas here” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Games studio head Christoph Hartmann says Tomb Raider studio Crystal Dynamics is “fairly sheltered” from the volatility of its parent company, Embracer Group, and that the next Lara Craft game is making progress. In an interview withIGN, Hartmann largely brushes off concerns about the yet-untitled Tomb Raider game, even thoughthe company with the rights to the IP has been at the epicenter of the ongoing industry layoff crisisalong with other high-profile publishers.
Aug. 22, 2024
Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard draws his first story for the iconic EC Comics horror anthology Epitaphs from the Abyss
Check out an exclusive preview of ‘A Crossroads Repetition’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oni Press’s revival of the famousEC Comicshorror brand is a couple of months deep now, with two terrifying anthologies – Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe – both delving into the darker side of genre fiction with stories “told with wanton disregard for moral standards or public decency” according to Oni’s press release.
Aug. 22, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 lead says Helldivers 2 "legitimizes what we're making" by showing "people like multiplayer co-op games where you can just blow s**t up"
Saber’s CCO “played the heck out of” Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saber Interactive chief creative officer Tim Willits has said the success ofHelldivers 2"legitimizes" Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. Although the seismic momentum that propelled Helldivers 2 to ubiquity when it launched earlier this year has slowed somewhat, it’s still a massively popular game that exceeded all reasonable expectation.
Aug. 22, 2024
Warhammer 40K mixes up the missions with Pariah Nexus, but should you buy it?
Pariah Nexus introduces Secret Missions and the return of Actions to Warhammer 40K 10th Edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Warhammer 40K 10th Edition dropped last year, it came with theLeviathanmission pack and the tantalizing promise of future card decks to keep the game fresh. After a year of the Leviathan missions, that promise has finally been fulfilled with the arrival of the Pariah Nexus Mission Deck, which shakes up the game with some significant changes to how we deploy our armies and score points.
Aug. 21, 2024
Don't expect Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn to be completely comic accurate, says Joker: Folie à Deux director: "We stripped that away"
Lady Gaga’s Lee will be different to what you expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lady Gaga’s take on Harley Quinn will be different to the character we know and love fromDC Comics, saysJoker: Folie à Deuxdirector Todd Phillips. Gaga is playing Lee in the film, a version of Harley, as she stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix, who is returning as the Joker.
Aug. 21, 2024
"What would happen if we combined Wind Waker and Silent Hill?": Original Little Nightmares devs talk inspirations for their new horror game
Reanimal is inspired by two all-time greats from wildly different genres When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Possibly the only commonality amongst The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker and Silent Hill 2 is the fact that both games inspired the new game from the original Little Nightmares studio, Tarsier. Somewhat coincidentally,Tarsier lifted the lid off of Reanimal at the same Gamescom event that saw Bandai Namco reveal a new trailer for Little Nightmares 3.
Aug. 21, 2024
2 years after it was supposed to be released, an upcoming Stephen King horror adaptation gets first look
The first look at Salem’s Lot is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over two years after its proposed release date, the upcoming movie adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic vampire tale Salem’s Lot has finally unveiled its first look, and it’s just as spooky as the book. In the first look images shared in an exclusive withVanity Fair, we get a first glimpse at the cast including John Benjamin Hickey’s Father Callahan getting grabbed by Mr.
Aug. 21, 2024
3 years after Google shut down the studio behind this cult Metroidvania, they're back with a bigger, bolder sequel featuring a legally distinct evil megacorporation
Preview | Revenge of the Savage Planet is rejecting AAA conventions and doubling down on corporate satire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Journey to the Savage Planet spent much of its runtime satirizing corporate overreach, which makes the ultimate fate of developer Typhoon Studios more than a little ironic. It was, after all, one of the initial acquisitionsGooglemade to build content under the Stadia banner - and one of the studios to be unceremoniously closed once the massive corporation decided to shut down the entire Stadia initiative it had invested so much money in.
Aug. 21, 2024
32 movies to watch after a breakup
When love stops feeling rosy, mend your broken heart with these movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the start of the movie industry, the most popular stories have been love stories. Because there’s no greater fantasy than falling in love with just the right person. But what’s one to do when love has completely fallen apart? What movies can one watch when they’re in the throes of a breakup?
Aug. 21, 2024
4 years after the success of The Queen's Gambit, Furiosa star is returning to Netflix for a major new thriller series
How To Kill Your Family heads to Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosastar Anya Taylor-Joy has been cast in an upcoming Netflix thriller adaptation of popular novel series How to Kill Your Family. The streamer announced the casting onTwitterwriting, “Anya Taylor-Joy is set to star as murderous Grace Bernard, protagonist extraordinaire in How To Kill Your Family.” See the full tweet below.
Aug. 21, 2024
90s cartoons and roguelike deckbuilding collide in Dimensionals' chaotic combo-driven card game
There’s a massive roster of heroes to meet and you can play the demo right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inspired by 90s cartoons, roguelike deckbuilding RPG Dimensionals just made an appearance at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, showing off some of its huge cast of characters. With a trailer riffing off the likes of everything from He-Man to the Power Rangers, Dimensionals introduces its titular heroes.
Aug. 21, 2024
A surprise new look at George Miller’s canceled Justice League movie features an underrated DC hero
George Miller was set to direct 2008’s Justice League: Mortal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filmmaker Ryan Unicomb has released a surprise look at George Miller’s unmade Justice League movie – featuring an underrated DC hero. “The late, great Hugh Keays-Byrne as J’onn J’onzz Martian Manhunter for George Miller’s Justice League,” Unicomb wrote alongside the official production still.
Aug. 21, 2024
Abduct humans to put them on display in this theme park sim set in the same universe as a 27-year-old banger of a black comedy film
Mars Attracts is for those of you who have been missing Mars Attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re getting a theme park management sim based on the 27-year-old black comedy favorite Mars Attacks. This time around it’s called Mars Attracts, and it launches in Steam Early Access next year. Like many theme park sims, you aim to build a bustling business by building rides, hiring and training staff, and managing guest needs while keeping things to budget.
Aug. 21, 2024
After 18 years, College Football 25 obliterates the best-selling PS2 NCAA game's record and rockets past Helldivers 2 on the US top seller charts
NCAA 07 has been toppled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Circana’s data shows that College Football 25 is the seventh-biggest game on both Xbox and PS5 in terms of monthly active users, mostly outdone by perennial live service favorites like Fortnite, Call of Duty, GTA 5, and Roblox. It’s also been outclassed on both platforms by the new hotness of the free-to-play loot shooter, The First Descendant - but this is all very strong company to be keeping.
Aug. 21, 2024
After 7 years, magical ARPG Mages of Mystralia returns for a long-awaited sequel
Memories await, as this stunning action RPG makes its debut at the Future Games Show at Gamescom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its world premiere trailer, developer Borealys Games offered a recap of the events that led to the first game, with stunning art showing a tiny fortress orbiting precariously around a stricken planet. This time out, however, you’re not playing as original protagonist Zia, but as a new, male character instead.
Aug. 21, 2024
After 8 years and multiple expansions, Firaxis had to make Civilization 7 because Civ 6 "was getting too big for its britches"
Civilization 7 is also solving a huge problem by dividing campaigns into three ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7is coming about eight years after Civilization 6 because it was getting “too big for its britches” with new expansions, modes, scenarios, and more. That’s what led Firaxis to make Civilization 7. “It was getting too big for its britches,” Civilization series producer Dennis Shirk said of Civilization 6 toThe Guardianin a new interview, hence why it was “time to make something new” in Civilization 7 instead.
Aug. 21, 2024
After just 1 day, inZOI's hyper-realistic character creator demo on Steam has life sim fans forgetting about The Sims 4: "I'm not looking back"
Sims, Shmims When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultra-realistic life sim inZOI just got a playable demo of its intricatecharacter creator, and it’s already a smash hit among fans - fans who already prefer it to what’s on offer inThe Sims 4. As a dedicated Sims stan myself, I’ve been waiting for a decent competitor to EA’s beloved series for years now - and considering events like the recentLife by Youcancellation, I made peace with the fact that I might never see one come to fruition.
Aug. 21, 2024
After playing four hours of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, I'm sold on this deeply ambitious return to medieval Bohemia
Preview | Henry’s come to visit – but with war on his kingdom’s doorstep, the stakes are higher than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If Kingdom Come: Deliverance was a coming-of-age story for peasant-turned-knight protagonist Henry of Skalitz, then Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is his mid-life crisis. I recently visited the Czech town of Kutná Hora – formerly known as Kuttenberg, where most of the sequel is set – to play four hours of Henry’s latest adventure, and in that time he loses nearly everything he worked so hard for in the first game.
Aug. 21, 2024
Akimbot is a new 3D platformer featuring a robot duo that looks like it'll take me back to the early-2000s
Akimbot’s launch trailer provides a great look at the robotic chaos that the duo of Exe and Shipset are capable of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sci-fi, 3D platformer Akimbot reveals a new launch trailer at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, giving us the best look yet at the robot duo’s antics on their universe-saving adventure.
Aug. 21, 2024
Alien fan spots an unbelievable Ripley Easter egg in Alien: Romulus that could have major implications on the franchise
It complicates things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusis packed full ofAlien Easter eggs, from overt quotes to more subtle nods hidden in the backdrops of scenes. However, director Fede Alvarez has always been very clear that there are some even more deep-cut moments hiding in his new movie. Now, fans think that they’ve spotted a major Ripley-related one in the crash shot of the Renaissance space station in the third act.
Aug. 21, 2024
Alien: Romulus director confirms twisted hidden detail on Reddit, before getting kicked off the platform for "impersonating" Fede Alvarez
“Good catch!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forAlien: Romulus. If you’ve yet to see the movie and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! There are tons of Easter eggs and hidden details in new sci-fi horror sequel Alien: Romulus, but director Fede Alvarez just confirmed a particularly twisted one: Bjorn is the father of Kay’s baby.
Aug. 21, 2024
As Borderlands 4 eyes Steam, Gearbox boss Randy Pitchford addresses prediction Steam may be "dying" by now: "I’m a Steam customer, but sure wish they had more and better competition"
Pitchford reckoned Steam would feel more pressure from stores like Epic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years ago,GearboxbossRandy Pitchford predictedthat, “when we look back at Steam in five or 10 years, it may look like a dying store and other, competitive stores, will be the place to be,” alluding primarily to the then-fresh Epic Games Store and its more generous developer revenue split.
Aug. 21, 2024
Atomfall developer diary provides the most thorough look yet at the frightfully British survival action game that's part Fallout and part Bioshock
Developer Rebellion is trying a lot of new things with Atomfall, the anticipated single-player action survival game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Associate head of design on Atomfall, Ben Fisher, breaks down the upcoming, single-player, survival action game in this developer diary shown at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. You might know of Rebellion’s notable sniping sim series, Sniper Elite, but the studio is trying something new for its next game.
Aug. 21, 2024
Avowed lead says it's "very hard to say" how many endings the RPG has, but it's in "the double digits, and you can end up with a lot of different combinations of them"
It’s not 17,000, but it’s still quite a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The amount of possible endings for Obsidian’s upcoming RPGAvowedis in the double digits, game director Carrie Patel has revealed. “That is very hard to say,” Patel said in response toIGNasking her how many endings are in Avowed. “I can tell you that our ending slides number in the double digits, and you can end up with a lot of different combinations of them.
Aug. 21, 2024
Bionic Bay is a physics-bending sci-fi platformer that looks like Limbo via Portal
“Up” is really a matter of perspective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bionic Bay just got a new trailer, and we’re seeing the sort of casual disregard for physics and gravity that would make Isaac Newton curl up into a ball and start sobbing. Shown at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII and published by Kepler Interactive, the new trailer shows off the adventures of a silhouetted protagonist making their way through what looks like rusty junkyards, old factories and forges, and even running along the giant bodies of kaiju-sized robots.
Aug. 21, 2024
BioWare says it spent 200,000 hours testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard - and that's just for the RPG's PC version
That includes 10,000 hours dedicated to keyboard and mouse research When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehas spent over 200,000 hours testing Dragon Age: The Veilguard - and that’s just on PC. In a newblog postfocused on PC features, BioWare noted that “the Dragon Age franchise started out on PC, and we wanted to make sure PC is a great place to play"Dragon Age: The Veilguard.
Aug. 21, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong is not a Soulslike, but its take on healing flasks is so cool that I want other games to copy it
Black Myth: Wukong makes your drink more than just a drink When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blasting through ourBlack Myth: Wukong reviewhas predictably dug up a hatchet I can’t seem to bury:what is a Soulslike?It is not Black Myth: Wukong, as I said in that review and as a representative for the developers at premier monkey business exporter Game Science told me atSummer Game Fest.
Aug. 21, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong's new trailer speaks of destiny, immortality, and a squeaky-voiced seagull-centaur-man
Cleanse the world with blood, and grow lotuses in it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukong, the just-released RPG from publisher Game Science, just got a new two minute trailer that debuted at theFuture Games Show, and it looks like it’s all go in this bloodthirsty homage to Journey to the West. Of all the many, many,manystrange creatures that pop up in that short time, my current favourite is the oni-headed seagull/falcon creature with the theatrical delivery that claims the lofty title of the “Keeper of the New West” - but it’s not like there aren’t a fair few to choose from.
Aug. 21, 2024
Blizzard says Diablo 4's new Spiritborn class can't be defined "by a classic tabletop RPG archetype," and that means there was "a layer of additional pressure" to its development
The Pale Hand is here to help you loot hell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard says it felt a greater sense of pressure when developing the newDiablo 4 Spiritbornclass because it doesn’t fit into the conventional tabletop RPG model like the action RPG’s existing classes. Diablo 4’s current available classes include Barbarian, Sorceress, Druid, Necromancer, and Rogue, and despite being unique visually and mechanically, they aren’t at all specific to the Diablo franchise.
Aug. 21, 2024
Blue Lock season 2 release date, trailer, cast, and everything else we know about the Japan U-20 arc
Blue Lock season 2 returns this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock season 2 is almost upon us, and we’ve even got a new trailer from the upcoming U-20 arc alongside a confirmed release. So, how will the likes of Isagi fare as they seek to do battle with the Japan U-20 team? That’s something that we’ll discover over the next few months as Blue Lock season 2 kicks off the next chapter in the adaptation of Muneyuki Kaneshiro and Yusuke Nomura’s hit manga.
Aug. 21, 2024
Borderlands 4 fans theorize the return of Handsome Jack, and that could mean a decade-old plotline is coming with him
You might want to catch up on your Borderlands lore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 4fan theories are already flying, and right at the top are two ideas that prophesize the return of a fan-favorite villain, and might see the payoff of a storyline everyone thoughtGearboxabandoned a decade ago. Shortly after Borderlands 4 was announced duringGamescom Opening Night Liveyesterday, players started to take note of the shots at the end of the announcement trailer.
Aug. 21, 2024
Borderlands 4 is set on an "all-new planet" rather than series mainstay Pandora
We’re breaking new ground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in the Borderlands series,Borderlands 4pivots away from Pandora and takes the action to an “all-new planet.” Yesterday’s Borderlands 4 reveal trailer at theGamescom Opening Night Liveshowcase didn’t really tell us a whole lot about the game. We saw some sort of planet with weird purple cracks hurtling through outer space, seemingly shattering the sky of another, second planet, and a classic ‘psycho’ helmet being picked up by an unseen figure.
Aug. 21, 2024
Celebrate adorable narrative puzzle game Sunset Hills' release with a new trailer
Hero Nico has a past to uncover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hand-drawn puzzle adventure Sunset Hills is out today, and to celebrate, it just got a new trailer at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. Seven years after the war, soldier-turned-writer Nico steps on a train, and back into his past. As you accompany him through his journey, you’ll guide him through a beautiful, hand-drawn, Victorian-inspired world - and if that didn’t sound adorable enough by itself, the inhabitants of Nico’s world are all dogs!
Aug. 21, 2024
Civilization 7: Everything we know so far about the new strategy game
Here’s a complete guide to everything we know about Civilization 7 so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, below, we’ve gathered everything you need to know about Civilization 7. From its release date to its gameplay, trailer, and more, we’ve left no hexagonal tile unturned. Civilization 7 release date We’ve known for some time that Civ 7’s publisher, 2K Games, was aiming for an early release next year, as stated in theearnings reportfrom the video game holding company Take-Two Interactive.
Aug. 21, 2024
Countless roguelike fans explode as Risk of Rain 2 confirms return of iconic Chef in Seekers of the Storm, August 27 DLC launch, and free PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade
Risk of Rain 2 DLC Seekers of the Storm is out next week and costs $14.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shortly afterrevealing a game-changing new charactercoming in Risk of Rain 2’s Seekers of the Storm DLC, developer and publisherGearboxhas pulled the whole curtain back on what’s next for one of thebest roguelikesaround. Seekers of the Storm is out Tuesday, August 27, it costs $14.
Aug. 21, 2024
Creepypasta tactical shooter Phantom Line offers a developer deep dive at the Future Games Show
Prepare to be spooked When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paranormal co-op shooter Phantom Line just dropped a new deep-dive trailer during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. Phantom Line sees you and up to four friends join a paranormal SWAT team. In a post-nuclear version of Europe, anomalous figures are leaking into our dimension, and its up to you to find them and contain them before the unsuspecting public can get an eye on them.
Aug. 21, 2024
Crimson Desert feels like Dragon’s Dogma 2 combined with The Witcher 3’s lone hero action swagger
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The blood on the snow isn’t just crimson – it’s a thick, treacly black that becomes a permanent fixture as it’s smeared across my armor.Crimson Desert’s brash hero Kliff carries himself with tortured tenacity, a signature identity for all of gaming’s most memorable lone soldiers, and he has the sword skills to prove it.
Aug. 21, 2024
Customize cute penguins then brawl with your rivals to be the last bird standing in Los Pingheros
Get ready to make a splash as you launch your opponents into the water to ice them out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While penguins may be universally regarded as cute and relatively harmless creatures, the international reveal trailer for Los Pingheros seen during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII shows that they can also be decent fighters too!
Aug. 21, 2024
Cute yet challenging cartoon platformer Croak gets a world premiere reveal at the Future Games Show
Guide a charming frog prince through tricky levels to break the curse and save the kingdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being previously teased during the FGS Summer Showcase back in June, we’ve now been treated to a world premiere reveal of WoodRunner Games' new platformer Croak, courtesy of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII.
Aug. 21, 2024
Decide your fate in the changing world of strategy RPG Huaxia: Warring States
Ancient beasts and human collide in this enticing sandbox strategy - how will you shape your fortune? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sandbox strategy RPG Huaxia: Warring States just got a new trailer, showing off a new world, improved combat, and a deeper story. After more than 1000 years of peaceful co-existence, the royal family is in decline, and it’s up to you to decide how you’re going to shape your fortune in this changing world.
Aug. 21, 2024
Discover lost secrets and battle bizarre ocean creatures in roguelike underwater adventure Dive the Depths
Uncover mysteries and find unique items while dealing with the many dangers lurking under the sea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The deep ocean is mysterious and scary place once you get to the places where no light from the surface can reach, but that’s exactly where you’re heading in Dive the Depths, as seen during the Light Up Games showcase at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII.
Aug. 21, 2024
"Come on, Todd": Xbox boss Phil Spencer was one of the Starfield players begging Todd Howard for a better way to travel - "I'm tired of walking around this planet"
Spencer wanted the Rev-8 as much as the rest of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldplayers have been begging for vehicles since the open-world RPG first launched, and Xbox bossPhil Spenceris no exception. In fact, he was bugging Todd Howard for the feature directly. In an interview as part ofXbox’s Gamescom stream, Spencer said his presence at the event was preventing him from hopping into “my buggy in Starfield.
Aug. 21, 2024
Dying Light is coming for Resident Evil's horror crown: "We want to be the ultimate zombie experience - you think zombie game, you say Dying Light"
Techland’s dreaming big When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dying Light developer Techland wants its open-world horror series to be known as “the ultimate zombie experience, the ultimate zombie game.” Techland unveiled Dying Light: The Beastyesterday atGamescom Opening Night Live, with a cinematic trailer proclaiming the return of original series protagonist Kyle Crane. We don’t quite know what Crane’s been up to in the years since the original game, DLC The Following, which continued the story of the first Dying Light, but he doesn’t look in the best of health.
Aug. 21, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast started off as Dying Light 2 DLC but became a whole new game after the "very eager community" leaked critical story details
The community leaked so Kyle Crane could live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dying Light’s freshly-announced spinoff, The Beast, started life as DLC for the sequel, but it leaked, so developer Techland decided to switch things up. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at Gamescom, franchise director Tymon Smektala recalls how the spin-off came to be, with one pivotal moment being the response to a big story leak.
Aug. 21, 2024
Elrond goes to war in an exclusive new look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 2
A sneak peek with just days left to go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elrond questions the influence of the rings in an exclusive new look at The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power revealed during the Future Games Show at Gamescom. Ahead of The Rings of Power Season 2, whichpremieres on August 29 exclusively on Prime Video, Amazon has unveiled new footage.
Aug. 21, 2024
Enter a world of discovery as you venture deep below Ospolis in search of Atlantis in The Explorator
Nothing is what it seems, as exploring gives way to first-person shooting in this comedic adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Explorator is set in a world where generations of brave adventurers have travelled the globe, gathering up ancient relics to prove the existence of long-lost civilizations. In their most daring expedition yet, these Explorators are now heading to the most dangerous island of Ospolis to search for the lost city of Atlantis, which is rumored to lie beneath it.
Aug. 21, 2024
Everything announced at the Future Games Show at Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization VII
Recap all the major announcements from a jam-packed Fall showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mars Attracts A gameplay trailer for the gun-fu brawler SPINE spin-kicked its way into the showcase lineup. The trailer was scored by Le Castle Vania, of John Wick fame. SPINE is coming soon to PC and consoles. The Explorator is a shooter that blends hand-crafted 2D animation with luscious 3D worlds.
Aug. 21, 2024
Fable director Peter Molyneux says his new city-builder shares a setting with Xbox's RPG, but that's not a problem because "Albion can't be copyrighted"
Masters of Albion is the designer’s vision of old, folklorey England, and that’s not unique to Fable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Molyneux’s Masters of Albion both is and isn’t set in the same world asFable 4, confusingly, but the influential developer doesn’t actually know if he’s in breach ofMicrosoft’s copyright. Masters of Albion duct tapes the designer’s greatest hits from Dungeon Keeper to Black & White so Molyneux can return to the sweeping god simulation genre that he helped pioneer, while also channeling Fable with witty humor and a possession mechanic that lets you view the world from the (third-person) perspective of a villager, a chicken, and more.
Aug. 21, 2024
Fallout season 2 is set to begin filming "quite soon" and fans can expect "more monsters, more environments, more factions"
Jonathan Nolan says the team behind Amazon’s Fallout TV show is “really excited” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cameras are ready to roll onFallout season 2, and executive producer Jonathan Nolan says fans can expect so much more this time around. “We learned an awful lot about the characters and the way they interact and talk with each other and the exciting possibilities for different encounters between characters who maybe haven’t met each other yet,” Nolan toldThe Wrap.
Aug. 21, 2024
First-person-shooter Dfuse is here to put a MOBA spin on CS:GO, and there's a Steam closed alpha in October
Combine reflexes and strategy in this promising 5 vs 5 online shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First-person-shooter and MOBA mashup Dfuse is picking up the pace towards launch with a closed alpha on Steam that kicks off in October. As part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, developer AEY Studios shows off a new trailer giving a sense of what the moment-to-moment gameplay feels like.
Aug. 21, 2024
Former X-Men star says Hollywood is "in a very bad way" because of movies like Deadpool and Wolverine
Brian Cox says Hollywood is “beginning to implode” because of movies like Deadpool and Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Succession star Brian Cox says Hollywood isn’t doing so hot thanks to Marvel’s continued domination of the industry. “What’s happened is that television is doing what cinema used to do,” Cox said during a panel at the Edinburgh International Film Festival (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
Aug. 21, 2024
Gather an eclectic crew to save Earth from being destroyed by a sentient gas cloud in Beyond Galaxyland
Join Doug, Boom Boom, MartyBot, and more in this hotly-tipped galaxy-spanning adventure on September 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disaster is about to strike Earth, as a sentient gas cloud known as The End closes in to destroy the planet, when suddenly high-school student Doug is teleported away to the seemingly idyllic Galaxyland. As revealed during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, you’ll soon be able to take this journey for yourself, when Beyond Galaxyland launches across a range of formats on September 24.
Aug. 21, 2024
Genshin Impact is somehow coming to Xbox before Switch over 4 years after it was announced for Nintendo's console, with a $10 bundle nobody should buy
Genshin Impact hits Xbox Series X this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact is coming to Xbox Series X on November 20, which makes the long-delayed Nintendo Switch port of the game even funnier in retrospect. Somewhat strangely, the entirely free-to-play game will apparently also be part of Xbox Game Pass, presumably for multiplayer reasons. Stranger still, Xbox is offeringa $9.
Aug. 21, 2024
Get a glimpse at apocalyptic city-builder sequel Endzone 2 ahead of its early access release
The world has ended, but your settlement is just beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of its imminent release into early access, developer Gentlymad Studios just offered a new glimpse at apocalyptic city-building sequel Endzone 2, which is set to arrive on Steam in just a few days' time. Shown off at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, Endzone 2 offered a look at building, resource gathering, and unit movement.
Aug. 21, 2024
Get your best look yet at Greedfall II: The Dying World ahead of its imminent early access release
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for upcoming fantasy prequel Greedfall II: The Dying World just offered a closer look at the game than ever. Revealed at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, the lengthy overview trailer introduces players to their protagonist, who is snatched from their upcoming role as a sage, knowledge-keeper, and spiritual leader of their people and taken to the Old Continent.
Aug. 21, 2024
Grab your pitchfork and try to survive a medieval zombie outbreak in God Save Birmingham
This 14th century open world zombie survival sim was exclusively revealed at the Future Games Show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life during the mid-1300s was already pretty brutal in the UK, with the spectre of the Black Death looming large over Europe and vast swathes of the population being lost to the bubonic plague. However, as exclusively revealed during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, God Save Birmingham envisions another threat to the medieval populace at that time – a zombie outbreak!
Aug. 21, 2024
Grisly cult management sim Worshippers of Cthulhu has confirmed an October release date, but devout fans can play a free demo now
Put your loyal cultists to work (or just sacrifice them) in this Lovecraftian city building sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For those of us who like our management sims with a splash of supernatural grime (and an eerily foreboding soundtrack by music label Cryo Chamber), there’s a lot to be excited for here. Worshippers of Cthulhu’s latest trailer, which debuted exclusively at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, teases everything you’d expect from a game about life serving Cthulhu.
Aug. 21, 2024
Help five prisoners work together to escape a Spanish Monastery with their sanity in The Stone of Madness
Use real-time tactics and stealth to gather clues and devise an escape plan while staying sane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an 18th-century monastery nestled within the Pyrenees mountains, five prisoners of the oppressive Spanish Inquisition are trapped and falling deep into despair. As seen during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, it’s your job to combine their abilities and find a way to escape this inquisitorial gulag and reach freedom.
Aug. 21, 2024
I can't wait to embark on a cozy sci-fi exploration adventure in this colorful indie gem this fall
Caravan SandWitch is right around the corner now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Studio Plane Toast’s debut title Caravan SandWitch offers an enchanting blend of cozy exploration vibes and narrative-driven mystery - all while unfolding in a colorful post-apocalyptic world. Post-apocalyptic doesn’t usually coexist with cozy, but in Caravan SandWitch’s case, it certainly does. Taking place in a sci-fi-esque version of Provence, France, the game has players journey on both foot and in a charming little yellow van.
Aug. 21, 2024
I'm slightly scared by this apocalyptic extraction shooter's massive tornados which make the open-world seems as dangerous as other players
Sharkmob shares more about Exoborne and the deadly climate apocalypse players will face in a new dev diary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers of tactical extraction shooter Exoborne share more about its dangerous open world, dynamic gameplay, and community-focused development in a new dev diary shown at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII.
Aug. 21, 2024
Japanese-inspired Metroidvania The Spirit of the Samurai blends classic Hollywood influence with an adorable warrior cat
I would die for Chisai. Y’know, the warrior cat. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spirit of the Samurai sees you play as three different characters as you fight to defend your village from an undead army led by a terrifying Oni. Leaning heavily on Japanese mythology, you’ll play as samurai Takeshi, but also as Kodama, a diminutive but brave spirit, and Chisai, a warrior cat.
Aug. 21, 2024
Klevv CRAS C930 2TB SSD review: "Breathed faster life into my PS5"
The Klevv CRAS C930 SSD is a very reasonably priced drive that delivers across the board with impressive speeds and performance, which places it firmly in the conversation of one of the best budget SSDs on the market. Cheap entry price, especially the 1TB model Very fast read and write speeds Easy to install the additional heatsink Visually appealing design No larger capacity than 2TB Read speed underperforms on PS5
Aug. 21, 2024
Lego Mario Kart swoops in like a blue shell with Gamescom reveal
Start your engines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Mario Kart lineup includes Baby Mario, Baby Luigi, Baby Peach, Yoshi, Toad, Donkey Kong, and my personal go-to, Lemmy. Because this is part of the full Super Mario range - which already includes a few of thebest Lego sets, namely The Mighty Bowser and Piranha Plant - you’ll also be able to add the interactive and full-grown Mario, Peach, and Luigi figures to your karts for audio and visual effects taken from the video game series.
Aug. 21, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure won't let you "take a second stab" at tough decisions, but will tease you with what could've been
Two timelines mean you can peek into “The Road Not Taken” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange: Double Exposurewon’t follow in its predecessor’s footsteps and let you do a double take on tough decisions. Life is Strange originally toyed with the choose-your-own-adventure genre, with protagonist Max Caulfield’s time-rewinding superpowers letting you erase decisions you didn’t like the outcome for (maybe you didn’t want to order the Belgian Waffle).
Aug. 21, 2024
Looking back at D&D 2014 and Fifth Edition so far: Nat20s and critical fails
Opinion | D&D has been the most popular tabletop RPG of the last 10 years, but it wasn’t the best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been said by those who have played more than just the current iteration of the game that D&D 5e is everyone’s second-favorite edition, and it’s hard to disagree. Fourth had its tactical approach, three offered a wealth of character options, Advanced D&D provided an expansion into much of the now-beloved lore, and those original little brown books held in them a world of dark and dangerous dungeons that would prove to be the genesis of thebest tabletop RPGs, and the industry as a whole.
Aug. 21, 2024
Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch will put your strategy prowess to the test in a brutal roguelike RPG adventure on a mysterious island, and it's coming to Steam Early Access in November
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, South Korean developer Ocean Drive Studio revealed a brand new look at Lost Eidolons: Veil of the Witch. Stranded on a mysterious island and facing down the fangs of scores of beasts, your only option is to recruit as many allies as possible and take off foes tooth and nail in a tough turn-based RPG gauntlet.
Aug. 21, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country - set in Italy, starring Italians, featuring Italian accents - seemingly won't have Italian voice acting
Steam indicates the prequel won’t support ‘Full Audio’ in Italian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:2K has confirmed there’s no Italian voice acting - instead,Mafia: The Old Country will feature a far more authentic Sicilian voiceover. Original story:Mafia: The Old Country - a game about the Italian Mafia, set in Italy, featuring Italian accents - seemingly won’t have Italian voice acting.
Aug. 21, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country really is skipping Italian voiceover - instead, it has "voice acting in Sicilian, inline with the game's setting in 1900s Sicily"
That’s real authenticity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s true - 2K has confirmed Mafia: The Old Country will feature no Italian voice acting. Instead, the game will feature the option of a far more authentic Sicilian voiceover. “Authenticity is at the heart of the Mafia franchise,” the devs say onTwitter, “and Mafia: The Old Country will offer voice acting in Sicilian, inline with the game’s setting in 1900s Sicily.
Aug. 21, 2024
Mario Kart meets Fall Guys in this silly racing battle royale which'll see up to 50 costumed penguins face off in the ultimate showdown
Faaast Penguin makes its world premiere at the Future Games Show and is racing onto PC and consoles next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ever wondered what it’d look like if you combined Fall Guys with Mario Kart and turned everyone into a penguin, Faaast Penguin is your answer, and its frantic, silly racing action is coming to PC and consoles next month.
Aug. 21, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds is dropping banger after banger at Gamescom: gender-neutral armor, skippable cutscenes, built-in weapon skills, single-player pause, 3D map, and more
Hunting horn and bowgun mains rejoice, and for the other 11 lance mains, please join me in celebration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fashion remains a cornerstone of Monster Hunter, and there’s big news on that front. “In previous Monster Hunter games, you had male and female armor separate,” Fujioka explained in the dev stream (via interpreter). “I’m happy to confirm that in Monster Hunter Wilds, there’s no more male and female armor.
Aug. 21, 2024
Netflix announces new One Piece season 2 casting, but it's not the fan cast we were all expecting
Dr. Kureha and Dr. Hiriluk have been cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Live action seriesOne Piece season 2has cast yet another popular character, but the casting is not who we expected it to be. Netflix has confirmed that Sons of Anarchy star Katey Sagal will play Dr. Kureha in season 2. The streamer announced the news onTwitter, also revealing that Mark Harelik will play Dr.
Aug. 21, 2024
New Animal Crossing-like Floatopia from Marvel Rivals dev is likely a free-to-play gacha game, and fans aren't happy: "Looks cute, but I'm not playing"
I’d better ready my wallet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recently, it feels as though gacha has become the bane of my existence - every wholesome game with vibrant visuals, likeAnimal Crossing: Pocket Camp orGenshin Impact, is plagued by “optional” in-app purchases. With my own lack of self-control, optional items - whether new characters or cosmetics - never truly feel all that optional.
Aug. 21, 2024
New Metroidvania Maui the Shapeshifter puts a Polynesian spin on the Hollow Knight formula
What can I say except you’re welcome? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Metroidvania on the block to fill that Hollow Knight: Silksong void in our lives, and, oh dear, I’m already clicking over to Spotify. Revealed atFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII with a trailer, Maui the Shapeshifter gives the Polynesian demigod his own outing in a lush hand-drawn Metroidvania that offers plenty of Hollow Knight vibes.
Aug. 21, 2024
Nightmare House: Reimagined makes its chilling, thrilling reveal - and puts the original game on Steam for free
Escape was never an option… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s back and creepier than ever: indie horror icon Nightmare House is returning with Nightmare House: Imagined, a reinvention for the franchise with new gameplay and detail than ever before, making its grand debut and world premiere at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Powered by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. And not only that, but it’s also been announced the first Nightmare House is going to be on Steam forfree.
Aug. 21, 2024
Nikoderiko: The Magical World shows off more of its classic noughties platforming at the Future Games Show at Gamescom
Did anyone hear a Crash? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Throwback platformer Nikoderiko: The Magical World just got a new trailer at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. When Niko and Luna find an ancient relic on a magical island, it’s not long before it’s snatched away from them, placing the island and its inhabitants in danger.
Aug. 21, 2024
Open-world survival game set among the clouds shows off leap-and-tumble grapple hook action I'll lose hundreds of gameplay hours to
Lost Skies has a new trailer you can watch as part of the Future Games Show now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming open-world survival game Lost Skies has shown off what its gameplay is all about, and I’m immediately taken by the chance to swing and glide from floating mountain to floating mountain up among the clouds.
Aug. 21, 2024
Out of the fog, Silent Hill 2 emerges onto the new PLAY cover!
Plus: Concord, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve made another one! We went to Tokyo to play the game’s opening and talk toKonamiand Bloober Team and about the ambitious, impressive overhaul! Plus, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Marvel Rivals, Sonic X Shadow Generations, and more! Subscribe to PLAY Magazine here to save on the cover price, get exclusive covers, and have it delivered to your door or device every month.
Aug. 21, 2024
Phil Spencer never said Indiana Jones wouldn't come to PS5, he said it wouldn't be 1 of the first 4 Xbox exclusives to do so, like Grounded and Hi-Fi Rush
Context is key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During theXbox Podcastin February,MicrosoftGaming leadPhil Spencerseemingly said that the new Indiana Jones game wouldn’t come to the PS5 - a statement that some fans are now taking out of context, implying that the company head misled players about a potential multiplatform release. Spencer never claimed that Indiana Jones wouldn’t ever be available on the PS5, though - he was referring specifically to the first four Xbox games to make the jump, which doesn’t include Indiana Jones' next outing.
Aug. 21, 2024
Play your favorite board games with friends through the convenience of VR in All On Board!
Revolutionize your game nights by meeting up and playing together in virtual reality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting everyone together for a board game night can be difficult, especially if you don’t all live in the same area. However, as seen during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, All On Board! presents a solution to this by allowing you to meet up and play games in VR.
Aug. 21, 2024
Psychological horror One-Eyed Likho brings a dark, Slavic fairy tale to PC next year
And there’s a new trailer to boot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One-Eyed Likho is a narrative-driven first-person horror adventure game with an eclectic mix of influences that will be released on PC next year. As part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, developer Morteshka gives us our latest look at the spook ‘em up, showcasing new environments, game content, and a release window.
Aug. 21, 2024
Putting the Borderlands 4 reveal just 2 weeks after the Borderlands movie's $90m flop is being hailed as Randy Pitchford's ultimate "big brain move"
“Damage control at it’s finest” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newly announcedBorderlands 4is doing a strange bit of damage control for theGearboxfranchise after the disastrous Borderlands movie. This was all well before Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford very confidently saidBorderlands 4 was the “greatest thing” the studio has ever done. There’s dancing around something, then there’s whatever Pitchford was doing here.
Aug. 21, 2024
Riot and Wargaming vets kick off narrative universe with turn-based sci-fi RPG with deckbuilding elements, and it's coming to Steam next month
Dark Sky has you deckbuilding to save a planet from ruin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A studio founded by Riot and Wargaming veterans is releasing a turn-based sci-fi RPG called Dark Sky on Steam next month, and it’s about to kick off a whole new narrative universe. The upcoming game has popped up atFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII with a new trailer showing off exactly what it’s all about.
Aug. 21, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. breaks his silence on his Doctor Doom casting – and the three questions that sparked his Marvel return
“How do we not disappoint expectations?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A month after it was first announced, Robert Downey Jr. has opened up on hisMarvel casting as Doctor Doomin the next two Avengers movies. While speaking onThe Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter podcast, Downey outlined the initial conversation he had withMarvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige about returning. “How can we not go backwards?
Aug. 21, 2024
Rockstar finally acknowledges GTA RP with an in-game promotion a year after it bought the mod team that brought the servers to life
FiveM’s still cooking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Rockstar has always had a contentious relationship with modders, things seemed poised to change whenthe company acquired FiveM, the mod team bringing GTA RP to life. Now, a full year later, the studio is finally acknowledging a GTA RP event with an in-game promotion. A small event promoted in just one region seems like an inauspicious start to whatever plans Rockstar has with GTA RP, but it’s still a far more direct link to that side of the community than the studio has done before.
Aug. 21, 2024
Roguelike Ravenswatch finally gets a release date - and the reveal of its iconic final boss
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the creators of Curse of the Dread Gods, the new hack n' slash roguelike Ravenswatch finally gets its release date announced in a brand new trailer, as part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom, presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. Not only that, but we’ve finally seen the final boss in all her cast-iron glory: a cauldron-riding witch who can only be the legendary Baba Yaga herself.
Aug. 21, 2024
Rotten Tomatoes is introducing a new ranking that recognizes audiences too – and Deadpool and Wolverine is one of the first recipients
Verified Hot has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rotten Tomatoes is updating the Verified Audience Score with a brand new feature. Over 200 films are being given the Verified Hot title, including newer flicks likeTwisters,Deadpool and Wolverine,Bad Boys: Ride or Die,It Ends With Us,A Quiet Place Part II, andInside Out 2. The list also includes the severely underrated DC movieBlue Beetle, the Mr.
Aug. 21, 2024
Sea of Thieves meets XCOM in this newly announced turn-based tactical rogue-lite featuring cursed pirates and deadly sea monsters
Raise the anchor and set sail for the cursed Rogue Waters and battle your way to piratical supremacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rogue Waters is a new turn-based rogue-lite revealed at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, featuring naval battles, cursed pirates, and summonable sea monsters. From Polish indie studio Ice Code Games and publisher Tripwire Interactive, Rogue Waters sees players gather a crew of scallywags and captain their own ship through the treacherous and ever-changing seas.
Aug. 21, 2024
Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age puts you in the command chair of tense aerial and naval combat encounters
Simulation masters MicroProse Software showcase their upcoming naval combat sim and it’s out later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea Power: Naval Combat in the Missile Age looks to be the next evolution of real-time strategic warfare, and it’s out later this year on Steam. As part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, developer Triassic Games showed off its upcoming real-time warfare simulation.
Aug. 21, 2024
Sid Meier's Civilization® VII gets four new trailers at the Future Games Show
Hear from lead designer Ed Beach, executive producer Dennis Shirk, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We just got a much closer look at Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, all thanks to theFuture Games Showat Gamescom - Powered, as it happens, by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. In two exclusive new interviews, Dennis Shirk, executive producer on the latest iteration of the iconic 4X strategy franchise, explained how lead designer Ed Beach’s original pitch for the new entry was all about how to “really bring something new to the table” for players approaching a game of Civilization.
Aug. 21, 2024
Slow Horses season 4 review: "Apple TV's masterful spy drama remains one of the best shows on right now"
The most personal season of Slow Horses yet raises the stakes like never before, with Jack Lowden and Jonathan Pryce taking the spotlight in style. It’s just a shame the rest of our beloved band of rejects get somewhat lost in the mix. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Aug. 21, 2024
Some of Civilization 7's biggest changes worry me, but I've never been so excited to see what Firaxis is cooking
Opinion | Change is scary, but it’s also the reason Civilization has stayed fresh for so long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yet, also for the first time, I truly don’t know what Civilization holds in store. Civilization 7 has been introduced with a slew of massive, foundation-level changes, and it looks like an all-new beast in comparison to its predecessors.
Aug. 21, 2024
Space Marine 2's monetization won't feel "like you're getting poked" because nobody wants horse armor anymore - "I can say that because I worked at Bethesda"
“People don’t want to be sold horse armor anymore” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is looking better every time we see it, but there remain some concerns over the game’s approach to monetization - after all, if you head over to the game’sSteam pageyou’ll see a spreadsheet’s worth of different editions with various types of DLC included.
Aug. 21, 2024
Squirrel with a Gun is, delightfully, exactly what it says on the tin, and it's out on Steam next week
That’s nuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember that viral game about a squirrel with a gun? Well, good news. Squirrel with a Gun is out next week. With the nutty sandbox shooter and puzzle platformer due to release next week, developer Dee Dee Creations has popped up atFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII with a trailer to keep the vibes coming.
Aug. 21, 2024
Starfield's new space buggy vehicle opens the door to automotive crime as players immediately "go GTA" on New Atlantis
An early look at GTA 42 (2330) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot that separatesRockstar Games' mammoth open worlds from Bethesda’s RPG landscapes, but they can both hug and rejoice, for they now have one thing in common: vehicular carnage. After decades in the sweltering RPG factories, Bethesda just yesterday added a drivable vehicle to one of its games for the very first time ina new update for Starfield.
Aug. 21, 2024
Starship Troopers: Extermination introduces a new mode, a new planet, and a towering new bug taken straight from the iconic movie
You don’t want to stay in the Tanker Bug’s way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starship Troopers: Extermination is adding a new enemy straight from the iconic film. In a new dev diary at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom sponsored by Sid Meier’s Civilization VII, lead game designer Chaz Barker introduced the Tanker Bug. A huge, durable, fire-spitting enemy, Barker says that the Tanker Bug is rocking a whole suite of moves that all threaten to ruin your day.
Aug. 21, 2024
Steamworld Heist 2's launch trailer showcases folksy tunes, geometric gunplay, and a string of accolades
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steamworld Heist 2 has a new launch trailer, and it’s all the seafarin', bullet-bouncin' steampunk you could hope for. Debuting as part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, Thunderful’s latest entry in the beloved Steamworld franchise is takes us out of the more traditional dusty mesas and Wild West-flavoured carnage, in exchange for a salty pirates' odyssey.
Aug. 21, 2024
Stranger Things' Finn Wolfhard's upcoming horror directional debut gets a release date
There’s a new summer camp slasher on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard’s directional debut Hell of a Summer finally sets a release date after being picked up by Neon. Hell of a Summer stars Wolfhard and Bryk and follows camp-goers and councilors who arrive at Camp Pineway looking for a summer break, not knowing that a masked killer is lurking in the woods picking off camp residents one by one.
Aug. 21, 2024
Stunning-but-wild Megalopolis trailer pokes fun at negative reception with fake bad reviews of Francis Ford Coppola's The Godfather and more
“True genius is often misunderstood” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: The latest Megalopolis trailer has been removed from all legitimate online platforms, afterVultureexposed the fact that the negative review quotes featured in it were fake. Original story as follows… A new trailer for Francis Ford Coppola’s divisive sci-fi epic Megalopolis has been unveiled – and it looks wild.
Aug. 21, 2024
Take charge of a complex cannon and help save the world in interplanetary conflict simulation game PVKK
You’re probably not going to need a bigger gun… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant was just featured during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. Part of the Future Games Show ‘Ones to Watch’ series, PVKK (we’ll save you the full name, but suffice to say it translates as Planet Defensive Cannon Commander) puts you in charge of, well, a planetary defense cannon.
Aug. 21, 2024
The Elder Scrolls Online developers wouldn't call the long-running game an MMO because it's more a "virtual world" at this point
A not-so-MMO morning for ESO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers working onThe Elder Scrolls Onlinedon’t really think of the long-running game as an MMO because, at this point, it’s more of a “virtual world.” If the massively multiplayer fantasy RPG isn’t an MMO, then what the hell is it? “I actually view it like a virtual world and there’s lots of room for different thing to do in a virtual world,” Firor explains.
Aug. 21, 2024
The fact you can buy Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver for the Super Pocket but not on Steam is why I adore the retro handheld
Perfectly portable retro preservation. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, if you’ve still got a bunch of thebest retro consoleslying around, like theSegaDreamcast or OG PlayStation, then picking up The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver secondhand is still very much an option. However, if you’re aiming to enjoy the Vampiric Shakespearian adventure on agaming handheld, your options are sadly limited.
Aug. 21, 2024
The latest gameplayer trailer for this cyberpunk gun-fu action game looks like it'll let you live out your John Wick x Johnny Silverhand dreams
Battle rampant criminal gangs with every part of a pistol in Spine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This gameplay trailer for upcoming action shooter Spine, show at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, provides the best look yet at the cyberpunk cityscape and slick combat. Spine made an appearance at the spring edition of Future Games Show earlier this year, and it looks like developer and publisher Nekki has been hard at work since then, as this new gameplay trailer shows.
Aug. 21, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 has a scale and ambition close to Peter Jackson's LOTR trilogy: 1,500 orc actors in full makeup and a star learning how to forge real rings
Charles Edwards learned how to forge for Celebrimbor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2chronicles the next chapter of theSecond Agetale on Prime Video, and it’s going to be absolutely epic in scale. According toNerdist, which was on the set of the second season, the new episodes involve no less than 1,500 orc actors in full makeup.
Aug. 21, 2024
There's a brand new Venom coming, and it could be Luke Cage, Madame Masque, or another prominent Marvel character
Turns out the identity of the “one true Venom” won’t be so cut and dried When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comics has been promising that the current Venom War crossover event will end with the crowning of the “one true Venom”- but as it turns out, who that is will actually be quite a big mystery when the dust settles on the event.
Aug. 21, 2024
This action RPG is a fast-paced mashup of Diablo 4, Path of Exile, and Vampire Survivors - and its full release is almost here
Dwarven Realms leaves early access this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost two years in early access, indie developer Crater Studios' thrilling 3D action RPG Dwarven Realms is nearing its full launch - and it’s one that fans of other ARPG gems likeDiablo 4and Path of Exile won’t want to miss. Described as having “the largest mob density of any 3D ARPG,” Dwarven Realms pits players against relentless hordes of enemies, Vampire Survivors-style.
Aug. 21, 2024
This cozy castle builder coming next month is already a Steam fan-favorite, and it's not hard to see why
Tiny Glade is topping wishlists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With just a month to go until its long-awaited launch, Tiny Glade is already stealing excited cozy gamers' hearts left, right, and center. Tiny Glade may have “tiny” in its title, but the game is anything but so far - afterhitting over a million wishlistsat the tail end of June and impressing fans with a stunningrelease date trailerjust a few days ago, it appears that Pounce Light’s debut castle builder is already one of the most highly looked forward tonew gamesthis year - and it’s no wonder why.
Aug. 21, 2024
This creepy, retro horror adventure is threatening to make me live out my old creepypasta nightmares with a cursed game within a game
Balance decision-making with puzzle-solving and adventuring in the unique horror game Tormenture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro horror adventure Tormenture is threatening to make us all live out those classic ‘cursed game’ creepypasta stories in real life, and I can already tell it’s going to haunt my dreams. When I was younger, I used to be terrified of creepypastas like Sonic.
Aug. 21, 2024
This discounted RTX 4060 gaming PC is what I’d recommend to any first-time buyer right now
16GB of DDR5 and an RTX 4060 for under $900? Yes, please! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buying a gaming PC can be intimidating for first-time buyers, especially if you’re shopping around outside of the big sales periods like Black Friday and Prime Day. Fret not, my new PC friend, for I have found a perfect current-gen build for any first-time buyer, and its price is no short of miraculous for this time of year.
Aug. 21, 2024
This explosive trailer for ZeroSpace is enough to catch the eye of any RTS or Mass Effect fan
Backers of this intriguing sci-fi RTS will be able to check out a closed beta this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the last decade, we’ve been stuck in a bit of a drought when it comes to sci-fi real-time strategy games. Finally, though, there’s an oasis in sight: ZeroSpace, which debuted its latest trailer at the Future Games Show at Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII.
Aug. 21, 2024
This gorgeous pixel art JRPG perfectly blends Pokemon and Persona into one unique package, and it's finally releasing next month
Bloomtown: A Different Story is launching on September 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stunning pixel art JRPG Bloomtown: A Different Story finally has a release date, and I can’t wait to dive into its monster catching and social sim goodness next month. Bloomtown was first revealed last year, and it combines loads of my favorite JRPG elements with party-focused turn-based combat, the ability to befriend wild creatures, and a mysterious story at its center.
Aug. 21, 2024
This real-time strategy game where you train gladiators will keep you thinking about the Roman Empire daily
Train the finest warriors in this mix of real-time and turn-based combat which is coming to Steam soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blackthorn Arena - Remastered is an upcoming real-time strategy game where you train up a group of gladiators to beat down foes, and you can play soon. As part of theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, we got a trailer featuring three of publisher Light Up Game’s upcoming releases.
Aug. 21, 2024
Throwback survival horror with Silent Hill and Resident Evil vibes gets a subtly spooky release window
The spooky and highly promising Post Trauma comes to PC and consoles on October 29 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old school horror game Post Trauma has popped up atFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII to reveal a release date with a new trailer. Debuted during the Expansion Pack post show, the sneak peek starts with an ominous shot of an abandoned train on the subway, setting a suitably unsettling dark and scary tone for what’s to come as we slowly make our way through the rest of the trailer.
Aug. 21, 2024
To save his son, Superman may have to sell his soul
Will there be Hell to pay in Superman #17? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say that poor old Superman is one of the characters most impacted by the events of the Absolute Power crossover. Not only has he lost his powers and the Fortress of Solitude (spectacularly destroyed in Absolute Power #2), but his son Jon Kent has been cybernetically altered and brought under Amanda Waller’s control, leading to a brutal fight between father and son.
Aug. 21, 2024
Tomb Raider fans in shambles after Lara Croft turns up at Opening Night Live as part of a Naraka: Bladepoint crossover, not the long-overdue new game they got excited for
The last Tomb Raider game was nearly 6 years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday’s Lara Croft teaser had Tomb Raider fans anticipating a new game reveal - so they were all very disappointed to learn that it was a trailer for a Naraka: Bladepoint crossover instead. AtGamescom Opening Night Liveyesterday, the trailer just below debuted, opening with Lara Croft exploring a mysterious new area.
Aug. 21, 2024
Top-down roguelike shooter Section 13 is a pulse-pounding dive into a harrowing research facility and its murderous, mutated subjects
After a year in Early Access, exciting roguelike Blackout Protocol is now known as Section 13 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As revealed earlier today at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, the artist formerly known as the Blackout Protocol has shifted gears and changed its name to Section 13, while maintaining the same pulse-pounding, top-down roguelike shooting.
Aug. 21, 2024
Towerborne blends whimsical Zelda-style monster slaying with side-scrolling arcade beat-'em-ups, and it's the definition of chaos
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I start my Towerborne journey on the show floor with Senior Staff Writer Heather Wald at my side. Together, we set out across a stunningly rendered 3D side and vertical-scrolling fantasy world teeming with monsters, and it’s our job to cleanse the lands of these Bokoblin-like brutes and give humanity one last shot at survival.
Aug. 21, 2024
Turtle Beach Stealth 500 review: “a fantastic headset in isolation”
The Turtle Beach Stealth 500 is a fantastic headset in isolation, with dual wireless connectivity, a solid soundstage, and a lightweight design. Next to headsets just a little further up the price scale, though, its build quality, battery life, and audio detailing doesn’t quite hold up, though. Impressive connection options for the price Solid, powerful audio Comfortable ski-band style design Lightweight form factor Clustered controls Muddied lower mid-range Lacks adjustability
Aug. 21, 2024
Xbox boss Phil Spencer says Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is coming to PS5 because "it's a strategy that works for us" and "our franchises are getting stronger"
Microsoft is also expecting a return on its investment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox headPhil Spencerhas commented on bringingIndiana Jones and the Great Circleto PlayStation platforms next year, saying “our franchises are getting stronger.” A lot of people have taken this to be Spencer reneging on his previous statement, but that isn’t the case. Spencer merely said thatIndiana Jones wouldn’t be one of the first four Xbox-published titles to hit PlayStation platforms, and it isn’t - that honor belongs to Grounded, Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, and Sea of Thieves.
Aug. 21, 2024
Upcoming Steam heist game Monaco 2 introduces the crew in a new Future Games Show trailer, and you'll catch me throwing hands as Una
Manage your crew’s unique skills to pull off a cunning heist, including the Socialite, Surgeon and mysterious Inside Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind the upcoming heist-em-up Monaco 2 has released a new gameplay trailer, showing off our new merry band of accomplices. As part of the latestFuture Game Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, Pocketwatch Games shows off a new Monaco 2 peek that teases the team of talent we’ll use to take the titular city.
Aug. 21, 2024
Venom 3 release date, cast, trailer, and everything we know about the Marvel movie
Here’s everything you need to know about Venom 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom 3 is finally here, and The Last Dance is one emotional send-off for Eddie Brock and his symbiote pal. Below, we’ve got everything you need to know about theSony-verse Marvel movie, with details on the plot (sospoilers abound), as well as the lowdown on the cast, trailer, and more.
Aug. 21, 2024
Weather and harness the power of magical storms in this striking open-world Viking survival game
Stormforge is available to wishlist on Steam now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roboto Games has shown off more of what its upcoming open-world survival game Stormforge is all about at The Future Games Show at Gamescom presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. The teaser trailer shows off one of the magical storms central to Stormforge’s premise. As a Stormforged, you can harness power from these phenomena.
Aug. 21, 2024
Where to pre-order the all-new Xbox Series X|S consoles
Three new Xbox models to choose from - which will you grab? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tuesday, August 27, 4.53pm BST:After the weekend, we’ve found a few retailers in the US begin to open up with stock of the new Series S and all-digital Series X, but still no sign of the 2TB Series X unless you buy from Xbox directly or head to Best Buy.
Aug. 21, 2024
While you wait for Silksong, check out this other Metroidvania with stunning 2.5D art and Soulslike elements
Stunning side-scrolling soulslike Mandragora releases this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Metroidvania fans wait forHollowknight: Silksongto finally launch, another captivating side-scroller with action RPG and Soulslike features is in the works - and it’s coming out this year. As showcased earlier today during theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII, Mandragora is a dark indie gem blending fast-paced elements of Metroidvania games with the challenges familiar to hardened Soulslike fans.
Aug. 21, 2024
Will: Follow the Light is a beautiful adventure game set in the harsh and unforgiving world of the far North
A difficult journey awaits you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will: Follow the Light is a new story-based adventure game that just got its world premiere at theFuture Games Showat Gamescom Presented by Sid Meier’s Civilization® VII. Set in the harsh world of the far north, Will: Follow the Light tasks you with helping your protagonist find peace - and their way back to their family.
Aug. 21, 2024
Ultimate Spider-Man #8 introduces the new Ultimate Sinister Six, lead by Kingpin, and hints at the origin of the new Ultimate Venom
It’s villains galore in Ultimate Spider-Man #8 with Kingpin’s new Sinister Six and what could be our first look at the new Ultimate Venom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. August 21’s Ultimate Spider-Man #8 ramps up the drama for Peter Parker with the introduction of the new UltimateSinister Six, as well as the first hints at what could be the origins of the new Ultimate Venom.
Aug. 20, 2024
Xbox at Gamescom 2024 stream – when it starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s Gamescom is about to begin, and that means another round of Xbox at Gamescom streams to delve deeper into what’s coming to Team Green. While showcases likeOpening Night LiveandFuture Games Showoffer a blitz of news, Xbox at Gamescom is a deeper dive into the new games and updates on the horizon, featuring oodles of in-depth dives and developer interviews.
Aug. 20, 2024
"I will overlook sh**ty game mechanics for hours if I'm enjoying the story": Skyrim and Fallout veteran says RPGs "live and die" on narrative
“RPGs live and die on story” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Bethesda developer who worked on both Skyrim and all three of the studio’s Fallout games says RPGs “live and die” on the strength of their story. “It’s a little scary to work outside of an established story,” Gardiner replied. “You’re creating things whole cloth. It’s a shocking amount of work that I wasn’t even really prepared for.
Aug. 20, 2024
7 Madden 25 tips you should know before playing
Learn about Custom Stems and bring back classic tracks with these Madden 25 tips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even veteran players can benefit from adding Madden 25 tips to their lives. For instance, did you know thatMadden 25adds a neat feature called Custom Stems, which changes how receivers run their routes off the line of scrimmage? Below we also explain how to best use Training Camp in franchise mode, and unlock classic Madden tracks such as Party Hard.
Aug. 20, 2024
9 Black Myth Wukong tips we wish we'd known before playing
These tips and tricks for Black Myth Wukong will help players master their destiny When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Black Myth Wukong tips and tricks will help players adjust to the frenetic martial arts combat and spellcasting that makes the Destined One so powerful. In some respects, Black Myth Wukong is a curious creation - not quite open world, but not quite linear either.
Aug. 20, 2024
A heartbreaking Studio Ghibli movie with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is coming to Netflix next month
Grave of the Fireflies is streaming from September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get the tissues ready – Studio Ghibli’s Grave of the Fireflies is coming to Netflix. The movie is set to arrive on the streamer on September 16 in over 190 countries (excluding Japan). It joins other Studio Ghibli titles on the streamer including My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Porco Rosso, The Wind Rises, and Howl’s Moving Castle.
Aug. 20, 2024
After 3 years, this bangin' indie horror game is coming in September "to tide you over until Silent Hill 2 Remake"
From solo developer Headware Games, Hollowbody is a “traditional fixed camera survival horror” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollowbody, the indie horror that surprised and delighted with itsSteam Next Festdemo, now has a September 12 release date. Hollowbody comes with the obvious trappings of early fixed-camera horror classics like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. It’s far from derivative though, with a story set in a dystopian near future about a shipper grounded in an exclusion zone.
Aug. 20, 2024
After 5 years worth of teases, Dune Awakening finally drops the veil with proper gameplay footage ahead of the survival MMO's early 2025 launch
Dune Awakening is finally ready for launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news came alongside our first meaty look at gameplay footage. If you’ve been closely following Dune Awakening details, you won’t find too much revelatory in the video below, but it does cleanly lay out what all the features the devs have been talking about for months will look like in action.
Aug. 20, 2024
After being delayed to 2025, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage just got a stunning new gameplay trailer and two new release dates
Surprise! It’s an episodic blast from the not-too-distant past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Those nineties vibes are strong in the latest Lost Records: Bloom & Rage gameplay trailer, with Don’t Nod revealing not one buttwonew release dates. On top of the loud cardigans, statement chokers, and grungy garage band vibes that already scream 1995, the new Lost Records: Bloom & Rage trailer gives us a closer look at how protagonist Swann’s camcorder frames her experience across the game’s two timelines.
Aug. 20, 2024
After seeing Indiana Jones and the Great Circle's stealthy disguises, punchy hand-to-hand combat, and the iconic whip in action, it's one adventure I need in my life
Preview | “We want the player to really feel that they can take on different obstacles or challenges in many different ways” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a few fluid moves with his iconic whip, Indiana Jones latches onto a pole, swings from a high point, and catches an unsuspecting enemy by the neck in a deadly grip.
Aug. 20, 2024
Alien: Romulus director reveals how the team pulled off *that* surprise Alien cameo and defends use of AI
Here’s exactly how Alien: Romulus brought back that actor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulushelmer Fede Alvarez and producer Ridley Scott have come forward to defend the movie’s biggest franchise cameo and using AI to pull it off. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Alien: Romulus, so make sure you’re all caught up with the latest film before reading on!
Aug. 20, 2024
All Black Myth Wukong Buddha's eyeballs locations and use
There are six Buddha’s eyeballs in Chapter 2 of Black Myth Wukong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong Buddha’s eyeballs are special collectibles hidden around Chapter 2’s desert region, with locations in all sorts of desert dead ends and sandy crevices. The Buddha’s eyes refer to the energy drawn from the heads of statues found aroundBlack Myth Wukong, and once you’ve found all of them, you can use them to have an optional boss fight with a creature called Shigandang - and get one of the game’s most powerful items.
Aug. 20, 2024
Animal Crossing-like dev pushes back on "Stardew Valley clone" chatter around farming RPG Fields of Mistria: "You probably wouldn't have Pokemon without Dragon Quest 5"
It’s a valid point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fields of Mistriais a farming sim, but it’s not aStardew Valleyduplicate by any means - and both developers and fans alike are explaining why. Ever since its debut during last year’sWholesome Direct, I’ve been looking forward to Fields of Mistria - and now I have it. It’s a wonderfully whimsical take on the farming sim genre, comparable to the likes of classic Harvest Moon titles - and of course, Stardew Valley.
Aug. 20, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows fans dub Yasuke's clumsy twist on the series' iconic Leap of Faith his very own "Yeet of Faith"
He’s not beauty, he’s not grace, but he can knock you on your face When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsAssassin’s Creed Shadowsapproaches,Ubisoftreveals more of the RPG’s protagonists in action - and what the series' legendary “Leap of Faith” looks like for them. With just a few months to go now before Assassin’s Creed Shadows releases this fall,Ubisoftis showcasing its duo of protagonists and each character’s unique playstyle.
Aug. 20, 2024
Best X-Men comics of all time
20 essential X-comics that show Marvel’s mutants at their best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With more than60 years of storiesunder their big yellow belts, compiling a list of the best X-Men comics ever takes some work, but fortunately, we’re up to the task. Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby in the 1960s, Marvel’s mutants are arguably the most famous and most important superhero team in comic book history, and the protagonists of thousands of comic books by countless different creative teams.
Aug. 20, 2024
Black Myth Wukong's best skills and abilities
Here’s the best skills you should prioritise in Black Myth Wukong, and how to respec them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth Wukong’s best skills and abilities are generally based around taking what’s already good - namely certain powers and attacks like Smash Stance - and emphasising them, rather than trying to bring up other, lesser abilities to their level.
Aug. 20, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong dev warns of "occasional serious issues" on PC even after "multiple internal full-process tests"
This is given a PC’s “myriad of software and hardware environments” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukong’s developer has warned players of “occasional serious issues” on PC, given the action RPG’s “myriad of software and hardware environments.” Game Science’s new title just launched today, August 20, and it already looks to be a certified smash-hit success on PC at least,drawing in over 1.
Aug. 20, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong Steam player count surpasses Palworld as the action RPG surges past Counter-Strike 2 to become Steam's second-biggest game ever
It’s Steam’s biggest-ever single-player launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The Black Myth: Wukong player count has continued to climb, with the action RPG now surging into second place in the Steam concurrent player charts. Original story:Black Myth: Wukong’s player count has surged past that of huge hits like Elden Ring, DOTA 2, GTA 5, and many more on Steam.
Aug. 20, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong's first optional boss Wandering Wight is taking names, so of course players are already doing no-hit kills and cheesing him
This noggin packs a punch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukong’s opening optional boss is decimating players left and right, but some have already beaten the boss without taking a hit - as well as cheesing it to death. The first optional boss you’ll (probably) come to in Black Myth: Wukong’s world is the Wandering Wight, a tall figure with an admittedly bulbous head.
Aug. 20, 2024
Borderlands 4 already has something that the Borderlands movie's PG-13 rating doesn't: the promise of "Intense Violence or Gore"
Strong Bloody Violence? Yes please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Borderlands instalment isofficially on the way, and it’s sounding set to be one gory affair. We have no idea how extreme this supposed gore and violence will end up being, but with a cryptic trailer showing a mechanical skeleton holding a burning gas-masked aloft over a backdrop of searing flames, Borderlands 4 might be the badass palate cleanser we’ve been desperate forGearboxto drop after all this time.
Aug. 20, 2024
Borderlands 4 has finally been revealed, and it's out in 2025 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S
We’re venturing away from Pandora this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 4was just revealed at theGamescom Opening Night Livepresentation, and it’s out next year. In truth, we didn’t see a whole lot from the new Borderlands 4 trailer. We did see a planet with some very weird purple haze spreading across it, which we shortly found out wasn’t actually the usual Borderlands planet of Pandora, on which every mainline game in the Gearbox series has taken place to date.
Aug. 20, 2024
Borderlands 4: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We know that we’ll be blasting off in search of alien treasure, just as we have in so many of thebest Borderlands games, although Gearbox has teased that it’s looking to further expand the RPG elements of the series. Company CEO Randy Pitchford says that “All of us at Gearbox have massive ambitions for Borderlands 4 and are putting everything we have into making everything we love about Borderlands better than ever before while taking the game to new levels in exciting new directions.
Aug. 20, 2024
Can you go back to previous chapters in Black Myth Wukong?
Can you replay earlier levels and areas in Black Myth Wukong, or are you stuck? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can you go back to previous chapters in Black Myth Wukong and replay sections again? Those who defeat Black Bear Guai at the end of chapter one and get an option to continue might be a little nervous about progressing forward, as the game isn’t clear if you’ll be able to come back.
Aug. 20, 2024
Civilization 7 release date set for February 2025 according to pre-Gamescom leak
8 years after Civ 6, it looks like Civilization 7 is nearly upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eight years after the launch of Civ 6, it looks like the follow-up is finally imminent. Just hours ahead of theCivilization 7gameplay reveal planned forGamescom Opening Night Live, release info for the 4X game has apparently leaked online. Developer Firaxis previously confirmed that we’re getting thefirst Civilization 7 gameplay trailer as part of Opening Night Live later today, to be followed by a 20 minute gameplay showcase offering our first proper look at the game.
Aug. 20, 2024
Cozy open-world dress-up adventure game headed by Breath of the Wild dev gets a new trailer and an incredible soundtrack brain-worm
Infinity Nikki looks downright adorable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer features plenty of precious little animals, from woodland beasts to mysterious yet cute floating ghost-like creatures. It’s all accompanied by a banger of a bouncy beat, too - if you’re like me and still think you’re 12 years old. The entire experience is something from a cartoon or storybook.
Aug. 20, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's scrapped variant is Wolverinepool, an unhinged combo of the two Marvel heroes
Meet Wolverinepool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineboasts a whole bunch of variants of its titular heroes, from Lady Deadpool to the Cavillrine. Turns out, though, that the movie almost featured another: a Deadpool and Wolverine variant named Wolverinepool. Shared online by the movie’s concept artist David Masson, the scrapped version’s concept art shows a red-suited Deadpool, complete with his signature belt and suit, sporting long claws and Wolverine’s iconic mask.
Aug. 20, 2024
Devs and analysts predict Black Myth: Wukong could change games in China - "Wukong is proof a well-made single-player game can be big"
“This is really only still the beginning of major international titles developed in China” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukonghas landed to absolutely massive success, to the point where it’s now thesecond-biggest Steam game everwhen measured by concurrent player count. Analysts suggest much of that success is coming from China, and some developers reckon this could be the start of a sea change for the Chinese gaming industry.
Aug. 20, 2024
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred is getting a new PvE co-op dungeon that sounds like a full-blown raid
There’s also a new dungeon with player control over loot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is getting a brand new co-op PvE dungeon when Vessel of Hatred launches later this year, and it sounds like a full-on raid mission. Earlier today at theGamescom Opening Night Livepresentation, Diablo 4 game director Brent Gibson appeared on stage to tease what’s to come in the upcomingDiablo 4 DLC.
Aug. 20, 2024
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred revives the action-RPG series' 24-year-old tradition of letting you hire mercenaries to fight alongside you
The Pale Hand is here to help you loot hell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to a mercenary gang known as the Pale Hand, you’re getting some help whenDiablo 4’s Vessel of Hatredexpansion releases. But only if you fancy it. As revealed during Opening Night Light, Blizzard is re-introducing a series-favorite feature to Diablo 4 when the DLC launches that lets you call upon a group of mercenaries to help with the dirty work.
Aug. 20, 2024
Dying Light: The Beast is a new spinoff of the horror series featuring a new open-world area, 20 hours of content, and a returning protagonist
Kyle Crane is back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Techland hasDying Light: The Beast, a standalone spinoff of the open-world survival horror series that brings back the protagonist from the first game, Kyle Crane. Dying Light: The Beast takes place 13 years after the events of the original Dying Light and before Dying Light 2. Crane has endured more than a decade of experiments and has finally escaped his captors and now seeks retribution for their brutality.
Aug. 20, 2024
Everything announced at Gamescom Opening Night Live 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While we could quibble about favorite announcements, there’s no denying the absolute biggest announcement of the event: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle has a release date. Not only that! It’s even coming to PS5. Ok, so what can we expect from Opening Night Live? Well, thankfully, our good friend Geoff has already given us a decent sense of some of the bigger titles that’ll be making some kind of appearance.
Aug. 20, 2024
Extraction shooter from The Finals studio follows Helldivers 2 and Concord by ditching free-to-play ahead of 2025 launch: "We can give out more rewards" this way
Arc Raiders will be a premium $40 game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s nice to have a new release window at long last, and the expansion into a more extraction shooter-standard mix of PvP and (three-player) co-op play may intrigue fans of games like Escape from Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown 1896. But the headliner here is arguably the jump to a premium model, with Arc Raiders echoing the likes of Helldivers 2 and Concord by jumping right over free-to-play.
Aug. 20, 2024
Fable mastermind Peter Molyneux takes to Gamescom to ask "what the hell was I doing" and announce he got "the old team back together" for a new open-world god game
Masters of Albion is Molyneux’s latest oddity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hands up, who had an appearance from Peter Molyneux on theirGamescom Opening Night Livebingo card? We knew the Fable creator and god game specialist was working on something new, but this was still one of the show’s biggest surprises. His new thing is Masters of Albion, “a new open-world god game” which was apparently self-funded by Molyneux.
Aug. 20, 2024
First trailer for Ready or Not star's new horror movie is giving us big Wrong Turn meets A Quiet Place vibes
Samara Weaving fights for her life in silence-centric survival horror Azrael When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ready or Not’s Samara Weaving is forced to navigate a silent world, all while fighting off bloodthirsty monsters, in the tense first trailer for new survival horror Azrael. The promo, which you can watch above, looks like a combination of Wrong Turn andA Quiet Place, as it opens with Weaving’s protagonist Azrael being captured by a gun-toting group and strapped to a chair in the middle of a dense woodland.
Aug. 20, 2024
Forget classes, my favorite thing about the new D&D Player's Handbook is its art
Opinion | This feels like a major step up from the old version When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Within the first few pages of the new D&D Player’s Handbook, you’re greeted by pictures of dodgy deals with hags, a battle to the death with wyverns, and the fickle nature of a d20. (Roll a 1? Whoops, that’s straight into the spike pit with you.
Aug. 20, 2024
Former GTA dev on the studio that became GTA 5-maker Rockstar North: "There was a spirit of creativity and freedom that just doesn’t exist today"
Here’s a bit of history you might not know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Rockstar veteran has reflected on the history of the developer that would become known for the Grand Theft Auto series, and how it started off as a very different studio. Before it became Rockstar North in Edinburgh, Scotland, GTA’s developer was called DMA Design, founded in 1987 in Dundee by David Jones.
Aug. 20, 2024
Get nine Play Boosters, a Collector Booster, and more for just $81 with this MTG Modern Horizons 3 Gift Bundle deal
Give yourself the gift of Modern Horizons 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MTG Modern Horizons 3 delivered some seriously format-shaking cards. So, unless you’re planning on doing a whole lot of singles-shopping, it’s worth picking up some of the set’s boosters. With most of the set’s (anti-)heroes like Nadu, Winged Wisdom being of Rare rarity or higher, Collector Boosters are really where it’s at.
Aug. 20, 2024
Ghost in the Shell and Bayonetta actor Atsuko Tanaka dies at 61
Her son Hikaru Tanaka revealed the news on social media When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atsuko Tanaka, a prolific voice actor with almost 300 anime and video game credits to her name, has died at 61. Hikaru Tanaka, the son of Atsuko Tanaka, revealed the news on his social media accounts. Tanaka continued, “As per her wishes, I will not disclose the specific illness, but she bravely fought it for over a year with grace, humor, and strength.
Aug. 20, 2024
Hisense U7N review: “a mid-range mini-LED TV champ”
The Hisense U7N strikes a great balance between price and gaming TV performance, and its 144Hz mini LED panel is out to impress. While it doesn’t quite punch above its mid-range weight in terms of 4K upscaling and HDR, this display will deliver exceptional visuals when paired with a console or PC. Speedy 144Hz visuals Great 4K visuals Super bright HDR is average Upscaling could be better Pedestal stand is needlessly bulky
Aug. 20, 2024
Hollow Knight: Silksong reclaims its Steam wishlists crown, 3 years and 6 competitors since it last held the title
Silksong is the most-wishlisted game on Steam…again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight: Silksong has reclaimed its spot as the most-wishlisted game on Steam, following Black Myth: Wukong’s massive launch. Earlier today, the Chinese-mythology-inspired action game garnered one of the biggest launches in Steam’s history, racking up more than 1.4 million concurrent players. All those players mean thatBlack Myth: Wukongdropped off a whole lot of wishlists, allowing the game in second place to move up and officially become Steam’s most-anticipated game.
Aug. 20, 2024
How long is Black Myth Wukong?
Black Myth Wukong’s length is anywhere between 20 and 50 hours. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Black Myth Wukong, and what’s the time to beat it if you’re a completionist? Well, being an RPG that borders on open world - or something like it - there’s plenty of hidden and optional content for people to find.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to beat Black Bear Guai in Black Myth Wukong
The final boss of the Black Wind Mountain is Black Bear Guai - a huge bear with fire powers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong Black Bear Guai boss fight is easily the toughest in the first chapter, requiring you to not just understand your own abilities, but understand how to best use them to exploit the Guai’s weaknesses.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to collect War Machine's Arsenal and gear in Fortnite
To complete one of the Kickstart quests for Season 4, you need to collect all three pieces of War Machine’s gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting all the Fortnite War Machine gear will make you near unstoppable, and you can complete a Kickstart challenge too. The Mythic-rarity War Machine’s Arsenal weapon is ridiculously powerful, but it’s very hard to come by inFortnitesince it has such a low chance to drop.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to free the Black Myth Wukong Man in Stone
The Man-in-Stone in Black Myth Wukong is trapped near Squall Hideout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong Man-in-Stone is a figure trapped inside a rock at the end of a ravine in the second chapter. Ultimately leading to one of the stranger quests inBlack Myth Wukong, freeing the Man-in-Stone requires to fight an optional boss (of sorts) called the Mother of Stones in a nearby cave - before then fighting this sedimentary questgiver himself.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to open the purple circle doors in Black Myth Wukong's Pagoda area
The chapter 3 Pagoda area has locked cells with purple symbols on the doors - and a prisoner to be freed. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong prison doors with purple circles on them in the Pagoda area of chapter 3 are locked off when you first arrive, and considering what’s inside one of the cells at the start - behind the Lower Pagoda checkpoint - you’ll want to unlock them.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to restore Mana in Black Myth Wukong for your spells
Mana fuels your spells in Black Myth Wukong, but how do you get it back? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong mana bar is what fuels the majority of your character’s various spells, as in many games before it. However, from the start, it’s difficult to tell exactly how to get Mana back for the Destined One, your spells running out of juice not long after entering your first fight.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to sober up the drunk pig in Black Myth Wukong
The drunken pig in yellow robes needs something to sober him up, a puzzle in Black Myth Wukong’s second chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong drunk pig needs sobering up to complete his special side quest. The Drunk Pig himself is a slumped figure in yellow robes found in Chapter 2, near the cliff edge along from the Rockrest Flat Checkpoint, and getting him to do anything but demand more booze is a struggle, though he does suggest that you find something to sober him up.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to upgrade armor in Black Myth Wukong
Armor in Black Myth Wukong can’t be upgraded until you meet the blacksmith Yin Tiger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how to upgrade armor in Black Myth Wukong, you need to complete a quest that involves several characters and ultimately leads you to the Painted Realm, a little hub zone that opens up in Chapter 3 and serves as a location for merchants and Zodiac deities.
Aug. 20, 2024
How to watch The Future Game Show at Gamescom 2024 – and what to expect
Here’s where to find the latest Future Games Show stream and when it starts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Future Games Show at Gamescom isn’t too far away now, so you’ll want to ensure you know when it kicks off and bookmark your stream of choice so you’re ready when the time comes. This year’s show features over 50 titles from various developers and publishers, including 2K, Tripwire Presents, Plaion, Nacon, and Rebellion.
Aug. 20, 2024
How we test gaming chairs and desks at GamesRadar+
How GamesRadar+ tests the latest gaming chairs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here at GamesRadar, we try to test as many gaming chairs as we can in order to find you the best value for money. Seats designed for gaming are horrendously expensive at the best of times, so testing them out to give you an idea of their comfort, ergonomics, and assembly processes is important for us.
Aug. 20, 2024
I think Keanu Reeves is in the new Armored Core adaptation, and I can't believe no one's saying anything about it
Wake up, we’ve got a mech to burn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the announcements atGamescom Opening Night Livewas Secret Level, a videogame TV anthology from the creators of Love, Death, and Robots. Coming to Amazon Prime, it’ll feature stories set in worlds including Amazon’s own New World, Spelunky, and upcoming Mass Effect-style RPGExodus. It’ll also feature an episode based on Armored Core, and that’s where there’s a little confusion.
Aug. 20, 2024
If Silent Hill 2 Remake wants to do for Konami what Resident Evil 2 Remake did for Capcom, I'll need to see more of that reworked combat
Opinion | Silent Hill 2 Remake’s simple yet punchy combat proves that sometimes it’s okay to mess with a classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m happy to report that James Sunderland’s revamped nightmare is no exception to the rule. It might be operating on a more simplistic level to the action-forward likes ofResident Evil 4 Remake, but after getting familiar with two key weapons during mySilent Hill 2 Remake previewsession, I’m officially sold.
Aug. 20, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Collector's Edition comes with 3 days' early access and a conspiracy theory-covered globe
A touch of class, a touch of paranoia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheIndiana Jones and the Great CircleCollector’s Edition gives you three days' early access to the game, and also includes a globe that’s got a conspiracy theory scrawled all over it. The latter offers The Last Crusade Pack, kitting Indi out in his Traveling Suit outfit, as well as giving him a Lion Tamer Whip.
Aug. 20, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle DLC is coming and Xbox just revealed it in the most casual way possible
The Order of Giants is post-launch story DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis poised to get at least one piece of story DLC, but you’d be forgiven for missing that fact given how casually it was announced. DuringGamescom Opening Night Live, we saw a new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle that confirmed the game’s December 9 release date on Xbox Series X | S and PC.
Aug. 20, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is officially coming to PS5 next spring after a December launch on Xbox and PC
Indy’s keeping Xbox’s multiplatform initiatives going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally got anIndiana Jones and the Great Circlerelease date as part ofGamescom Opening Night Live- and it was Geoff Keighley’s duty to inform the world that it’s also coming to PS5 next year. The game’s appearance on PS5 had been rumored for ages, andPhil Spencer addressed Indy directly when he spoke on the first round of Xbox games coming to rival platforms, noting that the Great Circle would not be among the initial four multiplatform Xbox releases.
Aug. 20, 2024
Indie dev hits out at "AI-copied" ripoff of their Zelda meets Ghibli game that appeared just before release
Get ‘em When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mika and The Witch’s Mountain is just a day away - but what should be an exciting time has been soured by shameless “AI-generated” copies of Chibig’s whimsical indie gem. “Yeah thank you we feel very flattered,” the studio claps back at the dupe ‘game’ - if you can call it that.
Aug. 20, 2024
Joker 3 is unlikely according to the film’s director: "I think we’ve said what we wanted to say"
This might be the end of the road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker 2will likely be the final movie in Todd Phillips’ saga. In a new interview withVariety, the director shared that he thinks his time in the comic book world is over after the upcoming sequel. “It was fun to play in this sort of sandbox for two movies, but I think we’ve said what we wanted to say in this world,” he said.
Aug. 20, 2024
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver's new prequel graphic novel explores Raziel's human life as a vampire hunting Sarafan
Interview | Joshua Viola reveals more about the new graphic novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver - The Dead Shall Rise explores the life of Raziel, before he became a vampire. The new book, written by Joshua Viola and Angie Hodapp, and drawn by Juan Samu, has been created in consultation with the game’s developers Crystal Dynamics, ensuring that this is a fully canonical continuation of the beloved franchise.
Aug. 20, 2024
Life is Strange Double Exposure devs on bringing back Max: "everybody now has the Max in their heads that we have to compete with"
“It’s definitely something we thought about a lot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange Double Exposureis set to see Max Caulfield make a comeback back in a new adventure after 10 years. In an interview with GamesRadar+, developer Deck Nine spoke on the pressure and challenges the team faced when it came to bringing back a beloved character in a “different life stage”.
Aug. 20, 2024
Little Nightmares 3 looks fantastic in its new gameplay trailer, and so does this other game from the original devs that feels just like Little Nightmares
We’re basically getting two new Little Nightmare games, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a fan of the Little Nightmares series, boy oh boy do I have good news for you. The visuals look great, the music is sparse but effectively creepy, the platforming and puzzle-solving look solid from a distance, and most importantly, the monsters look like they crawled right out of my worst melatonin-induced nightmares.
Aug. 20, 2024
Mafia: The Old Country is going "back to the roots of what fans love about the Mafia franchise," and acts as a prequel in 1900s Sicily
It’s out next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Revealed earlier today at theGamescom Opening Night Livepresentation to close out the entire showcase, Hangar 13 rolled out Mafia: The Old Country. This is a Mafia story that’s going back in time to before any of the previous three games, taking place in the 1900s in Sicily. If you had any doubt as to whether this new Mafia game was going to be a violent affair, the weapons seen throughout the new trailer put that speculation firmly to bed.
Aug. 20, 2024
Marvel Comics for Dummies condenses 85 years of comic book lore into an accessible primer aimed at getting more people into the Marvel Universe
The Marvel for Dummies series will provide accessible introductions to eight decades of Marvel characters and stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you want to readMarvel Comics, but don’t know where to start learning about the original comic versions of the characters and stories that have now become household names thanks to the MCU? The new book Marvel Comics for Dummies has you covered.
Aug. 20, 2024
Marvel Rivals release date leaks as the Overwatch 2 challenger heads for December launch - with all heroes unlocked from the start
Oops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like NetEase’s Overwatch challenger,Marvel Rivals, will be released in just under four months. Opening Night Live is underway, though theEpic GamesStore has seemingly let slip a trailer early. In anow-deleted tweetwith some text and a trailer, we see several new additions, such as Captain America and the Winter Soldier, Wakanda maps, and a tease of the Hyrda Erebus base.
Aug. 20, 2024
Palworld dev is happy to see Black Myth: Wukong overtake the survival game's Steam record: "We won't see another game reach these heights until probably GTA 6"
Palworld community manager Bucky hopes to see Wukong hit more than 4 million concurrent players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukongis currently dominating the Steam charts, and Palworld community manager Bucky couldn’t be happier about it. Bucky, however, isn’t afraid of a little friendly competition,and even said in a tweet “I’d vote for Wukong” in a head-to-head Steam matchupbecause “I think this is the sort of positive change needed in the Chinese gaming world.
Aug. 20, 2024
Monsters, melancholy, and myth – here's why Silent Hill 2's legacy endures
Opinion | Revisiting the lasting appeal of Konami’s hallmark horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I got a message. No, the name on the envelope didn’t say Mary. It wasn’t an envelope at all, actually. The text was from a decades-old friend who, like me, had waste– uh,dedicatedmost of their adult lives toKonami’s seminal, and often criminally undervalued, horror series.
Aug. 20, 2024
Nakama Press is a brand new all-ages manga imprint from Mad Cave Studios
The publisher will focus on manga from around the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie publisherMad Cave Studioshas announced the formation of a new all-ages manga imprint, according to a news storyby Popverse. Nakama Press is dedicated to publishing original manga from different countries – the imprint is reportedly planning to release manga, manhwa (Korean manga), manhua (Chinese manga), and manfra (French manga), as well as some licensed titles.
Aug. 20, 2024
NetEase is here to say we won't stop with Overwatch 2 challenger Marvel Rivals, here's Animal Crossing rival Floatopia
Step aside, New Horizons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NetEase Games made an appearance tonight during Gamescom’s opening showcase - but it wasn’t just withMarvel Rivals. A wholesome sim reminiscent of relaxing icons like Animal Crossing andStardew Valleywas also revealed by the studio, dreamily dubbed Floatopia. The chibi-style gem looks to feature the genre’s beloved activities, including customizing, exploring, farming, fishing, and more.
Aug. 20, 2024
New Helldivers 2 patch finally fixed ragdolling from those pesky Impalers and rocket-wielding Automatons
There’s also a fix for flamethrowers straight up ignoring enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s new patch has finally fixed players being excessively flung around maps while facing enemies like the Impalers and rocket-wielding Automatons. It’s been a bumpy old road for Helldivers 2 of late. The huge Escalation of Freedom update earlier this month was meant to boast tons of new content like enemies and weapons, but instead all anyone was talking about were thecontentious flame-powered weapon nerfs, for whichArrowhead’s CEO then later apologized for the messaging around.
Aug. 20, 2024
New Lego Harry Potter set is like a weird doll's house, and I kinda love that
Welcome back to the Burrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Hogwarts letters may be years late at this point, but this new Lego Harry Potter set is a pretty good consolation prize. The Lego Burrow recreates the Weasley’s distinctly wonky home in more detail than we’ve seen before, to the point that this Collectors' Edition kit reminds me of a doll’s house.
Aug. 20, 2024
New Monster Hunter Wilds trailer reveals the scariest spider boss this series has cooked up in 20 years – meet Lala Barina and the lightning wyvern Rey Dau
And the all-important steak cooking animation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcombrought a newMonster Hunter Wildstrailer toGamescom Opening Night Live, and it’s equal parts dreamy and nightmarish thanks to a new spider that makes every previous insect boss look tame. We also got a much better look at the apex predator of the new Windward Plains, the lightning wyvern Rey Dau.
Aug. 20, 2024
Marvel Rivals reveals Captain America and The Winter Soldier, and confirms its leaked December release date
All heroes will be unlocked at launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America and The Winter Soldier are joining Marvel Rivals, and the free-to-play hero shooter is launching later this year on December 6. Earlier today atGamescom Opening Night Live, Marvel finally unveiled the Marvel Rivals release date in full, and it’s out in just a few months from now on December 6.
Aug. 20, 2024
Open-world roguelike Hyper Light Breaker delayed to 2025 so the devs can get it "polished" without sacrificing their "mental and physical health"
The devs rightly don’t want to sacrifice mental or physical health When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news broke smack in the middle ofGamescom Opening Night Live, just not at the show itself. Founder and creative director Alx Preston of Heart Machine says ina Steam blog postthat, “After much evaluation and many conversations with our publisher Arc Games, we’ve decided that we need just a little more time to get the gameplay experience polished to our standards.
Aug. 20, 2024
Pacific Rim prequel TV show in the works from Netflix's Shadow and Bone showrunner
Pacific Rim is getting a small-screen origin story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Pacific Rim prequel series is in the works,Varietyreports. Eric Heisserer will develop the show for Legendary Television, the studio behind the upcoming Bene Gesserit-centered Dune prequel series Dune: Prophecy. The plot of the prequel series is still under wraps, than the fact that its an “origin story”.
Aug. 20, 2024
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda confirms key season 2 details, including which arcs Netflix is adapting
All aboard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming onOne Piece season 2is underway, with new details about the upcoming season emerging. In a statement from creator Eiichiro Oda, story arcs, filming details, and a tease about the cast were all confirmed – with the promise of more on the horizon too. Netflix shared the full statement from Oda, which begins: “Yes, the live-action One Piece is currently in production, with filming well underway.
Aug. 20, 2024
Path of Exile 2 hits early access in November with various horrific demonic entities in tow
It’s looking like a hoot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2 has just unveiled its initial early access release date, and it’ll be with us later this year on November 15. Just earlier today atGamescom Opening Night Live, host Geoff Keighley and company pulled back the curtain on Path of Exile 2’s early access release date.
Aug. 20, 2024
Persona 3 Reload teases return of Persona 5 icon in the JRPG's upcoming game-sized epilogue DLC, Episode Aigis
Joker’s back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final of thePersona 3 Reload DLC packs, Episode Aigis, is coming soon - and it’s bringing a surprise throwback along when it drops this fall, September 10.Persona 5protagonist Joker is making a grand return to the series in the epilogue expansion, albeit this time as a boss rather than a playable character.
Aug. 20, 2024
Razer's latest gaming keyboard feature is now banned in CS:2
Snap Tap’s out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update 07:21am ET:This article has been updated with Razer’s official statement. Null binds have been contentious for a while now, but it wasn’t until Razer launched its Huntsman V3 Pro devices in July that things started to heat up. The keyboard features Simultaneous Opposing Cardinal Directions technology (SOCD) branded as Snap Tap, with Wooting launching its own ‘Snappy Tappy’ technology in its new releases shortly after.
Aug. 20, 2024
Ringing the Bells in Black Myth Wukong explained
What happens if you ring the bell in Black Myth Wukong? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Should you ring the bell in Black Myth Wukong? You’ll discover these bells in Black Wind Mountain in Chapter 1, with multiple bells spread around the mountain for the Destined One to find. However, the Keeper of the Mountain acts as though ringing them might be a bad idea - and is he right?
Aug. 20, 2024
Ryan Murphy's follow-up to Netflix's hit horror series Dahmer unveils chilling first teaser and confirms release date
The first teaser for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for upcoming Monster series sequel Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story, and it looks just as chilling as the first season. In the teaser, we see two men approaching a gated mansion with weapons in hand, step inside, and enter the living room.
Aug. 20, 2024
Side-scrolling action RPG Towerborne gets early access release date, and it's coming very soon
Hop in-game next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For those unfamiliar with the upcoming game, Towerborne’s developers describe it as"a side-scrolling animated feature film"of sorts. With a challenging roguelike flair, relentless enemy waves, and chaotic multiplayer gameplay, it’s shaping up to be one of the more eye-catching new releases - ananswer to Castle Crashersfrom the team behind The Banner Saga.
Aug. 20, 2024
Skyrim veteran says he got into fights with his Bethesda colleagues over the RPG's most notoriously heavy item: "You can't just give the player everything they want"
You can blame Jeff Gardiner next time you’re over-encumbered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Skyrim developer says he got in fights with colleagues over some of the RPG’s most notoriously heavy items. As a senior producer in the design department, Gardiner explains how “there was a small cabal of main tastemakers on Skyrim,” that he was part of along withTodd Howard, Emil Pagliarulo, and level designer Joel Burgess.
Aug. 20, 2024
Starfield's Rev-8 update brings the first-ever drivable land vehicle to a Bethesda RPG, and I kind of want to play Starfield now
Meet the REV-8 land vehicle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The REV-8 land vehicle is available inStarfieldtoday as part of a new and free update that lets you drive around a Bethesda open world in a land vehicle for the first time ever. It’s also worth noting that this isn’t just Starfield’s first land vehicle; it’s the first drivable land vehicle in any Bethesda game ever.
Aug. 20, 2024
Starfield's Shattered Space DLC takes us to an abandoned star station in just 1 month
But here’s a cool buggy to keep you busy until then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has finally revealedStarfield’s Shattered Space DLCrelease date, and it’s not far off. As part of Opening Night Live, we get a new trailer revealing that the space RPG’s first expansion will be released on September 30, just over a month from now.
Aug. 20, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown has a new Netflix movie in the works – an adaptation of her own WW2 novel
There’s also promising news of another Millie Bobby Brown Netflix movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown is working on a new Netflix movie – an adaptation of her own World War 2 novel. Nineteen Steps, co-written by Brown alongside Kathleen McGurl, revolves around the life of 18-year-old Nellie, a girl from London during the height of the Blitz.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Acolyte has been canceled after just one season, despite that massive cliffhanger
The Acolyte will not be returning for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte season 2will not be happening. Deadlinebroke the news, reporting thatLucasfilmmade the decision to scrap the show. The publication notes that, whileThe Acolytehad Disney Plus’s biggest premiere of the year, it wasn’t able to sustain its viewership, with the final episode generating what’s believed to be the lowest viewership figure for a Star Wars finale, per Nielsen.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Atari 7800 is back, and the retro console now has HDMI and wireless controllers
Atari’s ‘80s console is making a big comeback. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been almost 40 years since the Atari 7800 clashed with the NES, but the company just announced that theretro consoleis back. By that, I mean we’re getting a shiny recreation that retains physical cartridge compatibility while offering up HDMI output, and they’ve even whipped up a new wireless version of its weirdo controller.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Boys star is switching heroes for horror as she joins Blumhouse's upcoming M3GAN spin-off
Claudia Doumit has been cast alongside David Rysdahl and Evil Dead Rise’s Lily Sullivan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Claudia Doumit has been cast in SOULM8TE, the upcoming spin-off of Blumhouse’s hit horror movieM3GAN. The actor, who’s best known for playing head-popping politician Victoria Neuman in Prime Video seriesThe Boys, joins David Rysdahl andEvil Dead Rise’s Lily Sullivanin the erotic thriller, which has a seriously Black Mirror-sounding premise.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Hunger Games' star's new A24 dark comedy gets a first trailer, and it looks like if Superbad got the horror treatment
The first trailer for Y2K is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forA24’s upcoming comedy horror movie Y2K is here packed with nostalgia and apocalyptic gore, taking us right back to New Year’s Eve 1999. The trailer opens with main character Eli (IT’s Jaeden Martell) working up the courage to talk to his crush Laura, played byThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesstar Rachel Zegler.
Aug. 20, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 has wrapped filming as editor tells cast and crew "we will bring your hard work home now"
It’s time for The Last of Us season 2 to enter post-production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After six months of production,The Last of Us season 2has wrapped filming. Show editor Timothy Good posted a series of photos on Twitter from what appeared to be The Last of Us season wrap party. He wrote, “Wrapped! Congratulations to the incredible production crew of The Last of Us season 2.
Aug. 20, 2024
The new Nintendo Museum has a display dedicated to "before we made games," featuring exhibits like 'Nintendo Baby Stroller' and 'Nintendo Gun'
No Nintendo Switch 2 here, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is opening a big ol' museum dedicated to its 134-year history, and many people are learning that part of that history involves making a baby stroller and guns. To celebrate and announce that the Nintendo Museum is opening its doors on October 2 in Japan, the House of Mario has held a special event hosted by Shigeru Miyamoto.
Aug. 20, 2024
The new Spider-Girl's origin kicks off as death comes for Spider-Boy and Daredevil in a "fatal issue"
Spider-Boy #13 is shaping up to be a major issue, and we’ve got the early solicitation reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written by Dan Slott, who co-created Spider-Girl with artist Michael Cho, Spider-Boy #13 is drawn by Paco Medina and Humberto Ramos, who is himself the co-creator of Spider-Boy. The issue picks up where Spider-Boy #12 leaves off, with Spider-Boy and Daredevil teaming up alongside the newly debuting Spider-Girl.
Aug. 20, 2024
What is Compatibility Mode in Black Myth Wukong?
Black Myth Wukong on PC has a compatibility mode that turns off certain features for greater functionality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth Wukong Compatibility Mode option given to you at the game’s start-up allows players to choose between running it normally on PC, or not. But what’s the difference? Compatibility mode is also present on the Benchmark Tool, but while Black Myth Wukong doesn’t explain exactly what it includes, ultimately it comes down to the same thing.
Aug. 20, 2024
Where Chinese mythology meets RPG: An exploration of Black Myth: Wukong's story
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video games have long looked to ancient tales for inspiration, though it’s fair to say that they’ve historically been a bit loosey-goosey with the source material. From Age of Mythology’s toybox scenario of ‘who would win in a fight between the Ancient Greek, Norse, and Egyptian’ pantheons?' to that time a fallen Greek God suddenly found himself embroiled in Midgardian family politics after single-handedly dismembering most of his own deities, games haven’t exactly been known for their nuanced handling of mythological matters.
Aug. 20, 2024
Where to find Sterness of Stone and Keeness of Tiger in Black Myth Wukong
The King of Flowing Sands' gate tally needs Tiger’s Keeness and Stone’s Sterness to open When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth Wukong asks you to find Sterness of Stone and Keeness of Tiger to open the tally - the mechanism that holds shut the door of the Rat King of Flowing Sands in chapter 2. But what exactly are they?
Aug. 20, 2024
X-Men '97 season 2 producer says to expect two more X-teams in the new episodes
X-Men ‘97 will have more super teams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 is returning for season 2, and, by the sounds of things, it will include new teams. “There’s many teams, in Marvel, that have the letter ‘X’ that are followed by a hyphen. I would put it to you like this… there’s two other X teams in season 2,” executive producer Brad Winderbaum revealed at a Q&A attended byCollider.
Aug. 20, 2024
"I just can't get enough": Fans can't stop playing this Animal Crossing-like's "2-hour" demo, with some spending literal days in-game
Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animal Crossing: New Horizonsmay never get another update again, but that’s okay - Critter Cove is coming next month and its demo is proving that it may end up the next big cozy title. Free game demos on Steam are great, but they usually don’t offer much playtime - generally speaking, players can expect to get a couple of hours out of them.
Aug. 19, 2024
"I'd have them finished": Game of Thrones author George RR Martin says the one thing he'd change about A Song of Ice and Fire is the same thing we've wanted for 13 years
Us too, George, us too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Song of Ice and Fire author George R.R. Martin has said the one thing he wishes to change about the long-running book series is exactly what every fan wants: for it to actually be finished. Martin appeared at the Oxford Writers' House to discuss all things A Song of Ice and Fire and writing in general (timestampedhere), and at one point he was asked what single element about one of his books he would change if he were offered the chance.
Aug. 19, 2024
10 years after making Pokemon history with a squirrel, the former world champion returned to Worlds 2024 with his iconic mascot in tow
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a decade since the Pokemon Video Game Championships were shaken to their core when a small electric squirrel graced our screens and, against all odds, proved it had the power to become a world champion. 10 years later, the iconic player behind it all made a grand return. Unfortunately for Park, Pachirisu wasn’t able to bring the win home on this occasion – the player ended up finishing with five wins to three losses, ultimately gettingdropped after the eighth roundof day one Swiss matches (a pairing system that pits players with a similar number of wins and losses against each other).
Aug. 19, 2024
23 years later, Silent Hill 2 composer Akira Yamaoka can barely recall what making it felt like – aside from having to down-tune his guitar because he couldn't afford a bass
“Long story short: he tried to get in touch with his younger self, but he couldn’t” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When looking back on his life forSilent Hill 2 Remakeinspiration, original composer Akira Yamaoka made an exasperating discovery: he couldn’t remember much except being kind of broke. Appearing at the TokyoSilent Hill 2 previewevent on August 8, Yamaoka was asked how it felt to return to the game more than two decades later.
Aug. 19, 2024
3 years after it was announced, Marvel star gives promising update on his long-awaited sequel
Shang-Chi 2 is still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, in a new interview, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu has given one of the most promising updates yet. Speaking toComicBook.com, he teased: “A lot of it is above my pay grade but it’s definitely happening. So, just very excited to kind of work on it and it’s going to be amazing.
Aug. 19, 2024
Trying to make a shorter One Piece adaptation misses the point of Eiichiro Oda's epic story
Opinion | The length of Luffy’s adventure can seem daunting to newcomers, but cutting down on decades of worldbuilding isn’t the answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year, the One Piece manga turned 27 years old while the anime will soon hit its 25th anniversary. Respectively, they contain 1,123 chapters and 1,115 episodes each (at the time of this writing).
Aug. 19, 2024
A new Netflix action movie with seriously divisive reviews tops the streamer's film chart
The Union, starring Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, is proving popular with subscribers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Critics might not have vibed much with Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg’s new action comedy The Union, but Netflix subscribers seem to be loving it… According toFlixPatrol, the movie has already topped the streamer’s worldwide Top 10 chart, which isn’t too shabby at all, considering it’s only been available to watch for three days.
Aug. 19, 2024
A surprise Attack on Titan movie has been announced – and it's the definitive edition of the anime's epic finale
Attack on Titan is ending… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Attack on Titan is getting a surprise movie release – and it’s the definitive way to watch the endgame of one of thebest animearound. While no western release date has yet been announced, the Attack on Titan movie is coming to Japan cinemas on November 8. Let’s hope it comes to these shores, because the improvements already sound worth it – emphasis on sound: The Last Attack will feature 5.
Aug. 19, 2024
After 6 years and almost 300 chapters, the Jujutsu Kaisen manga will end in just 5 weeks according to creator Gege Akutami
The final chapter will be published on September 30 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a few weeks afterMy Hero Academiapublished its final chapter, another long-running manga is coming to an end. The officialTwitter accountfor Gege Akutami’s Jujutsu Kaisen has revealed that the series will conclude in just five chapters time. A video shared onShonen Jump’s official YouTube channelincludes a note from Gege Akutami revealing his thoughts on the series ending.
Aug. 19, 2024
Alien: Romulus director addresses *that* surprise cameo, and says it was all down to Alien’s Ridley Scott
Warning, major spoilers ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulushelmer Fede Alvarez has addressed one of the new movie’s biggest franchise callbacks and cameos, adding that it was all producer Ridley Scott’s doing. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Alien: Romulus, so make sure you’re all caught up with the latest sequel before reading on! In allthe best Alien movies, there is always an Android character involved, but the one who started it all is the original movie’s synthetic named Ash played by the late Ian Holm.
Aug. 19, 2024
Alien: Romulus director has the perfect pitch for an Alien vs. Predator movie
“I’ll direct a half, and he’ll direct another half,” says Fede Alvarez When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Alvarez is keen to make an Alien vs. Predator movie, but it’s not something he’s willing to tackle alone… In a new interview withDeadline, the filmmaker, whose previous works include Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe, suggested he collaborate withPrey director Dan Trachtenbergon another sci-fi spin-off – and that they take inspiration from Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez.
Aug. 19, 2024
An Apple TV Plus show with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score unveils its season 2 first look and release date
Bad Sisters is back for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Apple TV Plus’s most under the radar shows is returning for season 2, and it has a first look and release date. Bad Sisters, which stands at 100% onRotten Tomatoes, is back for more, and it sounds like the Garvey sisters are going to find themselves in trouble again.
Aug. 19, 2024
AndaSeat Kaiser 4 review: "Should you sit elsewhere?"
The AndaSeat Kaiser 4 has a lot going for it, like comfortable cushioning and ergonomic supportiveness. Sadly, its manufacturing issues and design options that leave a lot to be desired don’t match up with an expensive price tag. Comfortable overall sit Good ergonomic adjustability Included, plush headrest Sturdy steel frame Needlessly funky armrests Odd upholstery choices Rocking feature is flawed Expensive Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 19, 2024
As Final Fantasy 16 confirms September PC release date, its director says it's "possible, probably even likely" future Final Fantasy games launch day 1 on PC
Hiroshi Takai doesn’t think Square Enix gets “anything out of delaying its release either” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’s long-awaited PC release date is set for September 17, and the director behind the game reckons it’s “possible” and “probably even likely” that future entries in the series will launch on PC day 1. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Hiroshi Takai reflects on the decision to launchFinal Fantasy 16’s PC version out of step from the PS5 version and whether that’s something we’ll see going forward.
Aug. 19, 2024
As Switch 2 hype builds, Nintendo clarifies it's not showing off its next console during the livestream for its new Kyoto museum
Nintendo has clarified that its Museum Direct is, in fact, about its museum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has clarified that, no, it won’t be revealing any games or showing off the Nintendo Switch’s successor during its upcoming ‘Museum Direct.’ The Nintendo Museum is set to open its doors in Kyoto, Japan this fall, and although we’ve not seen the inside of it yet, with so much history to cover, chances are that it’s going to be a very interesting place for all fans of red-hatted plumbers and blonde dudes with green tunics.
Aug. 19, 2024
Attack on Titan movie release date, trailer, changes, and everything else we know about The Last Attack
Here’s what to expect from Attack on Titan The Movie: The Last Attack, including a western release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Attack on Titan movie now has a western release window, and not a moment too soon. A feature-length presentation of Attack on Titan’s Final Chapters, the 145-minute film (titled The Last Attack) gives us plenty of reason to double dip on Eren’s endgame, includinga new post-credits scene.
Aug. 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director turned his back on RTS for RPG at the start of his career - just before the strategy game boom that brought us StarCraft, Homeworld, and Age of Empires
Swen Vincke thought “RTS was not something people were going to be interested in” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke says that he “stupidly” turned his back on the real-time strategy genre in the late 1990s, just before it exploded in popularity. Speaking toBAFTA, Vincke is asked which games drove his desire to make games himself.
Aug. 19, 2024
Barely 3 weeks after its $90m flop, the Borderlands movie is reportedly giving up on cinemas and going straight to streaming
It’s reportedly earned back just $21 million of its $110 million budget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBorderlandsmovie is reportedly coming to streaming services barely three weeks after its theatrical debut, after a seriously underwhelming box office. When the Borderlands movie first hit cinemas earlier this month, early reactions weren’t kind,calling it a “disaster” and “uninspired.“This caused the CEO ofGearbox, the studio that makes the Borderlands game series, to go on a bit of a Twitter rampage,hitting out at critics of the new movie.
Aug. 19, 2024
Bethesda boss Todd Howard is the only gamer on Earth with this 1,000-point achievement, and years after Xbox gifted it to him we finally know what it says
A true Todd Howard exclusive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal has brought out TrueAchievements comments featuring Howard’s best-known memes, including “all the Skyrim re-releases.” “It just works!” adds one user, a throwback toa heavily memed Fallout 4 presentation. “Who’s laughing now?” asks another, quoting a bit froma younger Howardsticking it to the folks who didn’t believe that he, once a proud chess club member, would one day “make video games, and everyone’s gonna play them.
Aug. 19, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong preloads smash Steam's all-time bandwidth records, beating Cyberpunk 2077's enormous peak as 70 terabytes are downloaded every second
Cyberpunk 2077’s peak was 51TB per second When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are clearly a lot of people excited aboutBlack Myth: Wukong, as it has managed to beat Cyberpunk 2077’s peak download bandwidth usage on Steam ahead of its release tomorrow. Well, we’re nowseeing a similar spikewith Black Myth: Wukong and this one is even bigger than Cyberpunk 2077’s.
Aug. 19, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong release time – the countdown to the new action RPG is on
Here’s when Black Myth: Wukong releases in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With less than 24 hours to go, the countdown to the Black Myth: Wukong release time is well and truly on. It’s on like Wukong, some might say. The action RPG will be released for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox, though fans on Team Green will have to wait.
Aug. 19, 2024
Blue Lock season 2 confirms surprise episode count and reveals what's next for the sports anime
Blue Lock season 2 will be adapting the U-20 Japan arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock season 2 isset to kick off in October– that much we know. Now, though, there’s news of a surprise episode count and a look ahead to what exactly is going to happen next in the sports anime. Blue Lock’s next season, as per the show’s official Twitter account, will be titled Blue Lock vs.
Aug. 19, 2024
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds pays emotional tribute to Hugh Jackman's Wolverine return: "He is THE X-Man"
“I can be both a fan and friend, simultaneously” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has shared a moving tribute to hisDeadpool and Wolverineco-star and “friend and favorite actor” Hugh Jackman. He continued, “[Director Shawn Levy] and I didn’t talk about it much, but we were feeling a TON of pressure; worrying about how we walk these characters into the MCU, worrying about all of our secret characters STAYING secret – along with so many moving parts.
Aug. 19, 2024
Dev behind StarCraft "spiritual successor" Stormgate says the strategy game's mixed reviews are fine, but players shouldn't expect StarCraft devs to make StarCraft quality straight off the bat
It hasn’t been the best start for Stormgate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stormgate’s developers think there’s “some emotion” behind its mixed initial reviews, and that players need to temper expectations that former Blizzard veterans would make another StarCraft 2. In a new interview withBloomberg, Tim Morten, who used to be Blizzard’s production direction on games like StarCraft 2, reacted to Stormgate’s initial reviews.
Aug. 19, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas helped inspire Dishonored creator's new RPG hybrid: "We like the structure, the size, the humor, the possibilities"
“It’s simply one of my favorite Fallouts” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas served as a reference for the new game from the co-creator of Dishonored, because he’s pushing for a more “freeform” RPG structure. Earlier this month,Arkane Studiosco-founder Raphael Colantonio unveiled his new game, described as afirst-person immersive sim/RPG hybrid that’s like Fallout meets Dishonored. Colantonio no longer works at Arkane, and this new project is being made at his new outfit, WolfEye Studios, but it certainly borrows from what its director describes as “Arkane DNA.
Aug. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 will "beat any expectation you have," says Rebirth director
“Look out for great things” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi reveals that the remake’s third part is set to exceed all expectations - a massive feat forSquare Enixconsidering its first two installments. “The third game, the final game in the trilogy,” he proclaims. “I guarantee you it will beat any expectations you have of it so look out for great things.
Aug. 19, 2024
For the first time ever, an MCU character seems to be crossing over directly to the Marvel Comics timeline
Kahhori will make the jump straight from her appearance in What If…? season 2 to Marvel Comics, in what seems to be the first crossover between the MCU timeline and the Marvel Comics reality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kahhori, thenew Marvel hero who debuted in the MCU’s What If…? animated streaming series as one of the first MCU characters with no direct ties to comics, is now coming to the core Marvel Universe in her own comic as part of the Marvel’s Voices line.
Aug. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev echoes Diablo 4 and Palworld teams and says it's OK to take a break from a game and come back later, "especially a live service one"
“I hope you’ll stick around, but there’s nothing wrong with playing a game and revisiting it at a later state” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joining the likes of Diablo 4 studio Blizzard and Palworld studio Pocketpair, a community manager from Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead has reminded players that it’s fine to just take a break from a game and play something else for a while.
Aug. 19, 2024
Hideo Kojima drops a new Death Stranding 2 actor teaser, but fans quickly deduce that it's one of his long-time collaborators
That sure is Kenjiro Tsuda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back to his old teasing ways with a new tweet, but followers have very quickly deduced who Kojima is teasing aboutDeath Stranding 2’s cast. Never one to not publish a tweet, Kojima recently shared the image you can see below. The image itself teases a new actor being added to the cast of Death Stranding 2, and followers very quickly realized that it was none other than Kenjiro Tsuda, Sam Porter Bridge’s Japanese voiceover actor.
Aug. 19, 2024
How to accept a Fortnite Shadow Briefing Armory challenge
For one of the Kickstart Season 4 quests, you need to find a special Shadow Briefing: Armory console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to find a Fortnite Shadow Briefing Armory terminal to complete one of the introductory Kickstart quests for Season 4. It’s a really easy quest, especially since you don’t actually need to complete the challenge you get from the terminal, but the tricky part is actually finding the terminals inFortnite, though they do at least appear in the same place every time.
Aug. 19, 2024
Hunter x Hunter manga returns this year after another long hiatus, Yoshihiro Togashi's classic gets first volume in nearly 2 years next month
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s certainly a tumultuous day for manga readers. While news broke earlier today that Gege Akutami’sJujutsu Kaisen is set to end in just five chapters, fans of Hunter x Hunter face much happier news. Yoshihiro Togashi’s series will return on October 7 with its first new chapter since another hiatus which began over a year ago.
Aug. 19, 2024
I played the first five hours of the Silent Hill 2 Remake and was pleasantly, if not cautiously, surprised
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, the marble-lined reception ofKonami’s Tokyo office opens up into an enormous black box room, choked with artificial fog, ominous red strobe lights, and rows and rows of PS5s. Not only am I here to playSilent Hill 2 Remake, but I’m also surrounded by some of the most iconic names attached to the franchise.
Aug. 19, 2024
If you liked Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus, you’ll love his seriously underrated horror series with a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Enjoyed Alien: Romulus? Then you’ll love Calls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As praise for director Fede Alvarez’s latest projectAlien: Romulusgrows, fans are urging others to look back at some of his earlier work, including a seriously underrated Apple TV Plus show that seems to have slipped under the radar. The official synopsis reads: “Each episode follows a darkly dramatic mystery that unfolds through a series of seemingly average, unconnected phone conversations that quickly become surreal as the character’s lives are thrown into growing disarray.
Aug. 19, 2024
If you love D&D and Pathfinder, you’ll love this CRPG bundle that saves you $312
Baldur’s Gate, Warhammer 40K: Rogue Trader, and more for just $35 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humble’s RPG Masters bundle is delivering some incredible value on CRPGs from the catalogues of Beamdog and Owlcat, the developers behind D&D-inspired Baldur’s Gate, Pathfinder: Kingmaker, and more. Nothing quite compares to the experience of playing thebest tabletop RPGslike Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.
Aug. 19, 2024
Is it just me, or did blockbusters peak with Pirates of the Caribbean?
A Total Film writer on why The Black Pearl still offers the ultimate ride… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Regardless, Pirates took cinemas by storm. Audiences were thrilled by a transgressive (and ultimately Oscar-nominated) performance from a star at the top of his game and by the assured swagger of Verbinski’s direction. Extravagant cinematography and a seamless blend of practical and digital effects lent pomp and circumstance to the action, while Klaus Badelt and Hans Zimmer’s hearty score gave this old-fashioned yet hypermodern blockbuster yet more irresistible oomph.
Aug. 19, 2024
It cost over $500,000 for Steam's newest highest-level user to claim his top spot, and he's risking it all over a single Counter-Strike gun
His profile boasts bans, skins, and… a Discord kitten? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - a new user has overtaken the previous highest-level profile’s spot on Steam, and it cost him over half a million bucks to reach it. As spotted onSteamDB, Steam’s new high-level king is no longer St4ck - it’s a user who goes by “stasik.
Aug. 19, 2024
Joker director has the perfect response to Deadpool and Wolverine beating DC film's record: "We knew it was gonna be big, but this is too much"
Deadpool and Wolverine has taken Joker’s box office record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterDeadpool and Wolverinetook Joker’s box office crown, the DC movie’s director has responded in the best way possible. Last week, Deadpool and Wolverine surpassed Joker’s worldwide box office gross, officially making theMarvel Phase 5movie the highest grossing R-rated film of all time. “Have to tip my hat to [Ryan Reynolds] and [Shawn Levy] for this absolute steam roller of a movie.
Aug. 19, 2024
Kneecap review: "This fictional hip-hop biopic is an unruly mosh-pit of humor and energy"
An unruly mosh-pit of bawdy humour and energy, Kneecap lands its ideas with bracingly entertaining vigour. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “Sometimes change hits like a filthy bass line,” we’re told in this fictionalized biopic of the titular Irish hip-hop trio. Underpinned by themes of language and identity, writer/director Rich Peppiatt’s rude, raucous film remixes music-movie clichés to Kneecap’s rebel tune with galvanizing verve.
Aug. 19, 2024
The Zotac Zone just entered the handheld ring with a $799 price tag, but I’m scared it’ll become a punching bag
Zotac’s debut handheld has premium expectations on its shoulders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been excited to hear more about the Zotac Zone since its announcement, as it’s poised to be a proper Steam Deck OLED rival thanks to its screen. The only issue is that the gaming handheld scene doesn’t wait around, and while the PC component company has seemingly settled on a $799 MSRP, many other main contenders are wearing much lower price tags.
Aug. 19, 2024
Logan screenwriter says he was "warned" about Deadpool and Wolverine's opening scene – but he didn't know it would go that far
“I’m like, ‘I think I know what’s gonna happen.’ And I did not know!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Logan screenwriter Michael Green has responded toDeadpool and Wolverine’s opening scene – and while he wasn’t quite prepared for what went down, he takes it as a compliment. “People had warned me ahead of time, ‘Uh, I don’t know how you’re gonna feel about the opening [of Deadpool & Wolverine],'” Green toldIGN.
Aug. 19, 2024
Manor Lords publisher says game devs and big corpos don't get on because making games is "fundamentally unpredictable"
Hooded Horse’s execs think self-publishing is a pretty good idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' publisher believes that much of the games industry’s current unrest stems from corporate desires that conflict with game development reality. Speaking toGamesIndustry.biz, Snow Rui, CFO at Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse, was one of many indie publishers to discuss the wave of layoffs that has rocked the industry over the past two years.
Aug. 19, 2024
Max Payne producer slams "train wreck" 2008 film, thinks he and Remedy's Sam Lake can help "do it right" in 2024
Max Payne producer Scott Miller thinks it’s time for another movie adaptation after the “disaster” Mark Wahlberg movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 3D Realms founder and Max Payne game producer Scott Miller has aired his grievances, 16 years later, about the 2008 movie starring Mark Wahlberg – but thinks Hollywood should give the series another shot. Max Payne, starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, and Ludacris, was a loose adaptation of the first Max Payne game.
Aug. 19, 2024
Michael Keaton "didn't care one way or another" about Batgirl being canceled, but he sympathizes with the directors
The Batman star wasn’t concerned about Batgirl being canceled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batgirl star Michael Keaton wasn’t too fussed about themovie being scrapped by Warner Bros. before it had a chance to release, despite being finished. Keaton would’ve reprised his iconic Batman role in the movie, starring opposite Leslie Grace as Batgirl. Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah directed.
Aug. 19, 2024
Netflix's Tomb Raider anime gets a new teaser trailer and our best look yet at Hayley Atwell's Lara Croft
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft arrives this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, a new Netflix anime series, is here – and it promises an action-packed globetrotting adventure for the titular heroine, complete with car chases, perilous jumps, and a plunge into the ocean .
Aug. 19, 2024
New edition of Warhammer Kill Team fixes a weird rule I've always disliked
Kill Team: Hivestorm ushers in the new edition this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new edition of Warhammer Kill Team has broken cover, and it’s due to land this October with revised rules, a fresh battlefield, airborne units, and accessories festooned with a very 40K amount of skulls. This last bit is what I’m most excited about, to be honest; it fixes a problem I’ve had with the skirmish game for a while.
Aug. 19, 2024
Nintendo delivers the saddest news I've heard since Animal Crossing's updates ceased - the long-awaited Fantasy Life sequel was delayed again
Wake me up when it finally releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a sad time for many Nintendo Switch stans, even sadder perhaps than the end ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizons' updates - Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time is no longer releasing this October. “I’ve never been this hurt by a tweet before,” reads one very relatable response.
Aug. 19, 2024
One of Netflix's best anime shows gets a seriously disappointing season 2 update
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news, Blue Eye Samurai fans! We’ve got a long while yet to wait before Netflix’s hit anime series returns for its second season. “We’re in panic mode right now because we still have a schedule and we still have a budget, and we’re trying to get all that to talk to each other,” explained Wu.
Aug. 19, 2024
Opening Night Live 2024 stream date and time – the Gamescom countdown is on
Here’s when Gamescom ONL starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s Gamescom Opening Night Live is less than 24 hours away, so you’ll want to jot down the exact time it kicks off and bookmark those streams you want to watch it on, be itYouTube, Twitch, or joining us with ourOpening Night Live live coverage.
Aug. 19, 2024
Original Silent Hill 2 artist Masahiro Ito didn't want to remake the survival horror masterpiece, but decided to cooperate to "make sure the core was preserved"
“His original plan was to reject the idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2 Remakeis just months from release, but original art designer Masahiro Ito says he almost rejected the chance to work on it entirely. However, he soon had a change of heart. “Even if he were to reject the idea, he said he felt that there was always the chance that Konami would be open to creating a remake even without his support.
Aug. 19, 2024
Rockstar's classic Bully has been rated for consoles and PC, but it's probably just the imminent GTA+ re-release
Hold the hype When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bully has been rated for release across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, right as it’s due to debut for GTA+ members. As first reported byGematsu, Rockstar’s oft-overlooked classic Bully was just rated in Taiwan, for a release on PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One. You can probably already guess how the regular rumor mill has taken this as evidence of a remaster, or even a remake.
Aug. 19, 2024
Silent Hill 2's new story trailer was Bloober's "love letter" to the horror classic's 2001 trailer, and in some parts it's a shot-for-shot remake
Here’s our first look at Eddie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just earlier today,Konamireleased a brand new story-oriented trailer for Silent Hill 2 remake, which you can see in full just below. The trailer opens with protagonist James Sunderland’s wife, Maria, speaking to him from within a jail cell, and focuses on his other interactions with supporting characters within the titular town, including Eddie.
Aug. 19, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws gets stunning new art with a collaboration from acclaimed manga artist behind Afro Samurai and Batman Ninja
This is Takashi Okazaki’s latest collaboration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawshas received a lovely little bit of art from Afro Samurai creator Takashi Okazaki for the latest issue of Famitsu Weekly. For the upcoming Famitsu Weekly, releasing later this week on August 22, Afro Samurai artist Takashi Okazaki has been tapped for an illustration of Star Wars Outlaws' protagonist Kay Vess, sidekick Nix, and droid companion ND-5.
Aug. 19, 2024
Star Wars star says he won't appear in The Mandalorian & Grogu because of The Book of Boba Fett, explaining the show's reception "impacted the future of the character"
Is this the end of Boba Fett? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like The Book of Boba Fett may have been the last time we see Boba Fett in the Star Wars franchise, as star Temuera Morrison reveals that the spin-off show’s bad reception is the reason why he won’t be in the upcoming movieThe Mandalorian & Grogu.
Aug. 19, 2024
Terraria creator responds to backlash regarding 1.4.5 update, says developers "didn't remove anything" from the game: "We’re giving players more control"
Why are people complaining again? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No,Terrariaisn’t “maliciously” removing any options from its character creator in 1.4.5 - instead, creator Andrew “Redigit” Spinks says Re-Logic is actually adding them. A rift has recently erupted among Terraria fans. Some players are upset that the sandbox gem’s1.4.5 updateis introducing changes to the character creation screen - namely, the symbols designating whether a sprite is “male” or “female” coded are going away in favor of a more expansive and inclusive system with body types and new voice customization options.
Aug. 19, 2024
The star of Like a Dragon: Yakuza hasn't played the games - and I couldn't be happier
Opinion | You can’t innovate by copying what came before you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When the newsbroke, residents of the Internet voiced their concerns. The series has a loyal, protective fanbase, and this apparent disregard for the titles was perceived as a negative. However, as a committed member of said fanbase, I’m arguing the opposite. Iwantan adaptation that offers something different to what we, as players, already have.
Aug. 19, 2024
The Witcher author is done writing the next book in the series, says it took two years like it's NBD
Meanwhile, A Song of Ice and Fire author George RR Martin says the one thing he’d change about his books is “I’d have them finished” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next entry inThe Witcher book seriesis done being written, says the author himself, Andrzej Sapkowski. Sapkowski casually revealed the news in an interview withChimères(thanks,Culture Crave), saying “it took me two years, something like this” to finish the book.
Aug. 19, 2024
Legendary roguelike Dead Cells gets its final update after 7 years, with new mobs, weapons, accessibility options, and more
It’s the end of an era for Dead Cells When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been just over seven years since legendary roguelike Dead Cells graced our screens in early access, and today, it’s been given its final update, along with messages of thanks from the devs. Dead Cells is no doubt one of thebest roguelike gamesout there, butits end was first announced back in February, so we knew it was coming.
Aug. 19, 2024
32 movies that revolutionized VFX
These landmark movies took VFX to the bleeding edge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its original form, the movies have always been about illusions. Unlike many other art form, movies strive hard to fool the audience into believing what they’re seeing, and nothing has exemplified that mission more than the ongoing evolution of visual effects. Throughout movie history, some movies have pushed the envelope - and some of them deserve singular recognition.
Aug. 18, 2024
"If I had a game, I would not sign with 90% of publishers": Manor Lords publisher thinks "self-publishing is a fine way to go"
Developers could do “90% better” than “90% of publishers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The head ofManor Lords' publishing studio Hooded Horse explains that he personally would opt to avoid most publishers, or even self-publish as a developer - and with good reason. Speaking in a recentinterviewwith Pirate Software lead Jason ‘Thor’ Hall, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender reveals he’d steer clear of the majority of publishing companies - and why he’d do so.
Aug. 18, 2024
Activision shut down viral Call of Duty mod because it "did not want H2M interfering with possible sales of Black Ops 6," says creator
The H2M creator alleges that Activision was worried about the mod’s growing popularity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionshut down a viral Modern Warfare mod on the same day as its planned release because it reportedly didn’t want the free, fanmade project to interfere withCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s commercial performance when it comes out October 25.
Aug. 18, 2024
Dev behind timeless mobile icon Fruit Ninja just released a $7 "Lovecraftian roguelike" and now he's feeling "so cooked"
A spooky dive into procgen, eldritch horror-ridden waters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride’s designer has just released his first new game as a solo-developer, and it’s maybe the last thing you’d expect from the casual game maestro. Since leaving the small-screen swipers behind, developer Luke Muscat has beenhammering away at Feed the Deep, a spooky “Lovecraftian roguelike” that sends you down into pitch-black ocean depths and procgen undersea caves to feed the eldritch horror lurking below - while trying not to become water Cthulhu food yourself.
Aug. 18, 2024
Don't even bother with the clown makeup, Hollow Knight: Silksong won't be at Gamescom's Opening Night Live show
“Team Cherry is still cooking” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Put away the clown makeup, there’s no need to hope this time -Hollow Knight: Silksongis skipping yet another showcase. Every games showcase / marketing marathon has had its live chat flooded with now-inevitable fan messages demanding a Hollow Knight: Silksong update, or crying"SKONG"when things go awry, ever since the long-awaited sequel went missing from the public eye.
Aug. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 hackers get their "pet fish summarily executed," while a new Major Order sends us back to fight the bots that mutineers ignored
Arrowhead contends with cheaters and rebels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s trouble in galactic paradise this week, asHelldivers 2developers need to contend with hackers and mutineers disturbing Major Orders. Just yesterday,Helldivers 2 cheaters turned one of the game’s seemingly hardest collective community missions into light workthat was over in mere hours. “Super Earth High Command has detected a large batch of counterfeit samples within the delivery of the last Major Order,” an in-game dispatch reads.
Aug. 17, 2024
All the Madden 25 X-Factors and Superstars in one guide
See the complete Madden 25 X-Factors list and what they do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Big news from the Madden 25 X-Factors list for Ravens fans: the new game sees Baltimore upgraded to having five elite players in their squad.Madden 25Superstars and X-Factors enhance individual abilities beyond their standard ratings. Baltimore and San Francisco are the only two rosters to manage a quintet of X-Factor stars.
Aug. 17, 2024
After dealing with backend bugs for 14 months, acclaimed Metroidvania dev scraps Xbox port that could've taken "less than two weeks"
The developer behind HAAK makes some claims against Microsoft’s support system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One indie developer has scrapped an Xbox port of its acclaimed Metroidvania platformer, claiming that certification bugs have extended a two week port job into a 14-month wait. “During the process of getting our game on Xbox, we encountered numerous obstacles,” developer Blingame recently tweeted.
Aug. 17, 2024
"We're brothers": Dishonored and Prey director reflects on 20 years at Arkane as he unveils his new RPG-infused immersive sim
Raphael Colantonio understands the importance of Arkane DNA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clearly, for a studio with its history in immersive sims, sacrifices are unlikely to be made in gameplay detail. For Colantonio, there’s an obvious place to make some efficiency savings: “Are you going for ultra-realism, which takes forever and ages really rapidly, or are you going for stylized which gives you a little bit of a shortcut from a production standpoint and also ages gracefully?
Aug. 17, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss says he was a World of Warcraft fiend, wonders if his son has a "big game addiction" because his parents were hooked on the MMO "through the entire pregnancy"
A rare hereditary condition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios CEO andBaldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke recently revealed that one of his most-played games is actually World of Warcraft, and his MMO habit was so persistent at one point, he jokes that his son inherited his “big game addiction.” When asked about his most-played games ever in the interview with BAFTA below, Vincke reveals that that “would have been either World of Warcraft of Starcraft 2.
Aug. 17, 2024
Cheaters burn through "impossible" Helldivers 2 Major Order in mere hours: "Well, that was fast"
The Gloom was no match for cheats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s latest Major Order should have been tough enough to last the entire weekend, but cheaters seem to have burned through the collective community mission in just a few hours. Just yesterday, developer Arrowhead Game Studios revealed the community’s next joint objective that normally would have been active for four full days.
Aug. 17, 2024
Divinity: Original Sin is still the "highlight" of Baldur's Gate 3 director's career because it let Larian Studios "start doing the things we really want"
Swen Vincke reveals his favorite child When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3- that wee game that you might have heard about after its award-winning, chart-topping ascent last year - put all eyes on developer Larian Studios, but despite such a massively successful game under his belt, Larian CEO and founder Swen Vincke reckons an earlier RPG is still the “highlight” of his career.
Aug. 17, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 director says the JRPG sequel will be "one of the most loved, most popular games in the whole history of video games"
“Once again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi thinks Part 3 will be one of the best games ever made. Hamaguchi made the comments during a live presentation called ‘Final Fantasy VII Rebirth Summoning A Masterpiece’ (timestampedhere), where he was joined by producer Yoshinori Kitase to talk mostly about the making of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Aug. 17, 2024
Madden 25 best teams list and all team ratings
Chiefs and 49ers duke it out atop the Madden 25 best teams list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Madden 25 best teams list at launch isn’t one packed with surprises. Top spot inMadden 25is shared by last season’s Super Bowl combatants, with Kansas City and San Francisco sharing lofty overall ratings of 92. At the other end of the scale, the New York Giants bottom out this year’s team rankings with a score of just 75.
Aug. 17, 2024
Madden 25 rookie ratings guide to all the best young players
Williams and Harrison Jr scouted in your Madden 25 rookie ratings guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s Madden 25 rookie ratings time, which means an injection of new blood to enjoy in the returning NFL sim. In this feature, we’ll guide you through the top 20Madden 25wonderkids to join the league this year – both in list form, and by honing in on the names you’re likely to see shine.
Aug. 16, 2024
X-Men #2 puts a new twist on an X-Men plot that goes all the way back to the '60s
Cyclops' new X-Men team has a chance to avoid the mistakes of Charles Xavier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men #2 continues to define what the venerable mutant team looks like in the post-Krakoa era with a new twist on mutant technology and an updated mission that calls back to the earliest days of the X-Men. But there’s a new twist on the classic X-Men formula that shows exactly how the Cyclops-led era of the X-Men can be different from when Xavier was in charge - possibly for the better.
Aug. 16, 2024
"Please pirate it because none of us work at the company that owns this anymore": Dev of stylish skating shooter marks its 2-year anniversary with a call for piracy
Rollerdrome dev Roll7 was reportedly shut down by Take-Two earlier this year, though the publisher denies doing so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s Rollerdrome’s second anniversary, and one of its developers has encouraged new players to pirate it instead of giving money to the publisher that reportedly shut down the studio. Now, user interface/experience designer Anisa Sanusi marks Rollerdrome’s two-year anniversary by requesting people pirate the critically acclaimed game rather than buy it.
Aug. 16, 2024
15 years later as Coraline is rereleased in theaters, director Henry Selick and star Teri Hatcher discuss what makes one of the scariest characters from my childhood so terrifying
Big Screen Spotlight | Exclusive: On its 15th anniversary, Coraline director Henry Selick and the Other Mother star Teri Hatcher reveal what makes the Beldam so scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Laika rereleases Coraline in 3D for its 15th anniversary, it’s time to look back at the most memorable component of the movie and the thing that has stuck with viewers and kept us up for the past decade-and-a-half.
Aug. 16, 2024
5 ways SteamWorld Heist 2 will become your new strategy obsession on PS5 and Xbox Series X
The new turn-based strategy from Thunderful is great entry point into the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SteamWorld Heist 2 is out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X and it may just become your new strategy obsession if you aren’t careful. The seventh installment to the SteamWorld series landed on August 8, bringing with it the sort of turn-based tactical combat that engages the brain and eats through spare time.
Aug. 16, 2024
After losing out on Deadpool and Wolverine cameo, Halle Berry reveals what it'd take to get her to reprise another major role
Halle Berry talks Catwoman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halle Berry might not have returned as Storm inDeadpool and Wolverine, but she’s open to reprising another of her iconic roles. “What I’m happy about is the children have found it now on the internet – the kids love it. It’s so vindicating, because now they’re saying it’s cool, and what the heck was everybody’s problem with it?
Aug. 16, 2024
After teasing Nier 3, Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro signs up for some brutal irony: an AI telling him to stop posting on social media and start writing games that make sense
Everyone and their roastbot wants a Nier Automata sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier Automata director Yoko Taro got told to stop posting about ramen and get back to working on games by a particularly nasty roast bot. The Drakengard and Nier developer jumped on the (now downtrending) trend of having an AI bot go through your social media account to deliver a savage roast, and thankfully, he posted the diss online for all to see.
Aug. 16, 2024
Alien: Romulus connection to Alien explained, and all the Alien Easter eggs you might have missed
Alien: Romulus is full of nods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusmarks a new chapter in the Alien franchise as it deepens the story between Alien (1979) and Aliens (1986). Following a group of cadets who go on an unsanctioned scavenging mission to a deserted space station, the new Fede Alvaraz-directed sci-fi horror is full of twists and turns.
Aug. 16, 2024
Alien: Romulus ending explained – who dies and all your biggest questions answered
Spoilers ahead for the jaw-dropping ending of Alien: Romulus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulushas finally arrived on the big screen to the delight of sci-fi and horror fans everywhere. And wow, the Alien: Romulus ending sure does pack a punch! Set in-between1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, which are two of thebest alien moviesever made, Romulus follows a group of young explorers as they come face-to-face with some familiar foes in what they believe to be an abandoned space station.
Aug. 16, 2024
Alien: Romulus post-credits explained – is there a post-credit scene?
Here’s your guide to Alien: Romulus' post-credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusis now out in theaters, as the facehuggers and chestbursters return to the big screen. The new movie, which is set between Alien and Aliens, follows a group of young space colonists who come face-to-face with a terrifying life form on a derelict space station. Directed by Don’t Breathe helmer Fede Alvarez, the new entry in the franchise brings scares, shocks, and twists in its two-hour runtime.
Aug. 16, 2024
Alien: Romulus' connection with Prometheus explained
Alien: Romulus is very closely connected with Prometheus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusis out now in theaters worldwide, much to the joy of many who had it listed as one of their most anticipatedupcoming moviesof the year. Set in-between the events of Ridley Scott’s Alien and James Cameron’s Aliens (two of thebest alien moviesever made), we follow a group of young scavengers as they face some familiar foes in what they believed to be an abandoned space station.
Aug. 16, 2024
An Alien legend returns for an Alien: Romulus cameo – but not in the way you might be expecting
A major character returns in Alien: Romulus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We are now heading into spoiler territory for Alien: Romulus… you have been warned. And if you haven’t seen it already, check out ourAlien: Romulus reviewfor our verdict as well as our guide to the bestmovies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulusif you want to prepare yourself before heading to the theater.
Aug. 16, 2024
Analyst suggests the Nintendo Switch 2 could arrive before July 2025, and potentially cost less than the PS5 and Xbox Series X
Nintendo’s next console could be apparently launching relatively soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ll just have to see what Nintendo has to say, whenever that announcement comes. Again, we know it can’t bethatlong until we have a bit more clarity, so it’s just a waiting game now. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Aug. 16, 2024
Andor season 2 is going to change how you view Rogue One, says Star Wars star Diego Luna
“Everything will be signified differently” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve known for some time thatAndor season 2will lead directly into the events ofRogue One, but it turns out it’s also going to add another dimension to it. Cassian Andor star Diego Luna shared the insight in a new interview, explaining how a returning character will play a key role in this too.
Aug. 16, 2024
Antec’s take on the Ayaneo Slide just arrived, and I’m pretty pleased with the handheld’s price
$499 is a heroic handheld PC price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Antec Core HS just officially launched, and I’m pretty on board with thebest gaming handheldcontender’s current price. While it’s technically not the PC component maker’s own device, as it’s actually a rebranded Ayaneo Slide, the portable PC starts at $499.99. That’s low enough for me to consider it a true Steam Deck and ROG Ally rival in terms of cost, and future devices should follow suit.
Aug. 16, 2024
As Activision suddenly kills a long-awaited Call of Duty mod, Infinity Ward veteran encourages the publisher to "build systems to help your UGC community, not strangle it"
The H2M-Mod team had to cease all operations hours before launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Call of Duty veteran has come out in defence of supporting modders, right as publisherActivisionmade the hugely controversial decision to shut down a major mod hours before its release. The modding team announced it was “complying with this order and shutting down all operations immediately and permanently” just last night.
Aug. 16, 2024
As Fortnite returns to mobile, Tim Sweeney says Epic Games "probably lost over a billion dollars of revenue" as a result of the battle royale being blocked from iPhone 4 years ago
The Epic Games Store arrives on mobile in certain territories with Fall Guys, Rocket League Sideswipe, and Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortniteis finally returning to iPhone today, four years after the game was pulled off of iOS – collateral inEpic Games' ongoing battle against manufacturers like Apple andGoogleover its ecosystems which, the publisher alleges, throttle competition. There’s been public arguments, legal filings, court battles –it’s all a little messy.
Aug. 16, 2024
As Veilguard hype builds, Larian boss says "I was in love with Morrigan in Dragon Age" and suddenly I understand why Baldur's Gate 3 is filled with bad girls
Lae’zel and Shadowheart suddenly make so much more sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re hyped for the return of Morrigan inDragon Age: The Veilguard, it seems you’re in good company. Larian boss andBaldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke says he was in love with the RPG genre’s quintessential witchy woman. “I was in love with Morrigan in Dragon Age,” Vincke tells BAFTA, and really, weren’t we all?
Aug. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director was somehow "afraid the game was going to be too short," but like Elden Ring's Hidetaka Miyazaki is "very bad at judging the length of our games"
“You’d be surprised to know we actually had many more regions we planned” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke was originally worried the absolutely gargantuan RPG was going to be too short. It’s obviously staggering to hear that in hindsight, knowing a single playthrough can easily well exceed 100 hours and also knowing how immensely replayable the game is, but alas, in an interview withBAFTAVincke said this: “You would be surprised to know that we actually had many more regions that we planned to make.
Aug. 16, 2024
John Cena responds to his scrapped Coyote vs. Acme movie: "I have to believe in the process"
The Coyote vs. Acme movie was shelved before it was released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Cena has shared his thoughts on hisCoyote vs. Acme movie being scrapped. “There’s a lot there. And everyone’s perspective is different. We don’t own the film. That’s the tough part about this business, you do have a sense of ownership because you invest heart and soul,” Cena toldTheWrap.
Aug. 16, 2024
Black Lightning and his daughters Thunder and Lightning will head up the Justice League's "crisis response unit" in new DC All In comic
Black Lightning will headline his own DC All In title and he’s bringing his daughters Thunder and Lightning with him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Brandon Thomas teams up with artist Fico Ossio for the five issue limited series which kicks off a new era of Black Lightning complete with new looks for the whole Pierce family (Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning, Anissa Pierce/Thunder, and Jennifer Pierce/Lightning) designed by Ossio himself.
Aug. 16, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong review – "A great action RPG that feels like God of War for Chinese mythology"
With strong combat and a fascinating world that mostly rewards exploration, Black Myth: Wukong is a fun action RPG that feels like the modern God of War games viewed through the lens of Chinese mythology. Fun, dodge-focused combat Incredible world and atmosphere Loads of secrets to find Combat can get repetitive Annoying level design Minor stuttering on PC Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 16, 2024
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 3 release date, story recap, trailer, and everything we know about The Conflict
The Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 3 release date has been confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost a year of waiting, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War part 3 is finally on our screens And not a moment too soon. The third season, titled The Conflict, is the penultimate chapter in the final arc of the long-running anime. Often considered one of thebest animeof all time (and certainly one of the most prolific in terms of episodes), Bleach is set to stick the landing in a satisfying fashion as many of its key players converge on the Soul King Palace during the latest instalment of Thousand-Year Blood War, now streaming onDisneyPlus and Hulu.
Aug. 16, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of November 2024 comics and covers featuring Superman, Batman, the Justice League, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileDC’s All In initiativelaunches in October, it’s in November that thingsreallyget interesting. In the new Absolute universe we’ll see the launch of the Absolute Superman ongoing series, which offers a fresh new take on the Man of Steel, as well as moreAbsolute Batmanand Absolute Wonder Woman. Meanwhile, back in the core DC universe, we’ll see the belated and much-anticipated return of theJustice Leaguein a new ongoing comic from Mark Waid and Dan Mora.
Aug. 16, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard fans are head over heels for Morrigan's return, but we've got more questions than answers
What’s actually going on with Morrigan? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Morrigan has finally been confirmed forDragon Age: The VeilguardinBioWare’s latest trailer, but some fans have realized there might be more to her return. Yesterday,BioWare confirmed Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s leaked release datewith a brand new trailer, which featured a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance from none other than Morrigan, everyone’s favorite goth swamp witch.
Aug. 16, 2024
Following the death of Misty actor Rachael Lillis, Pokemon fans are reminiscing about her final scene: "This hits differently now"
“This is gonna hurt for a while” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rachael Lillis' final Pokemon scene as Misty is getting its flowers followingthe death of the actor at the age of 55on August 10. The moment in question from ‘A Real Cleffa-Hanger’ sees Misty bid farewell to Ash and the group on her way back to the Cerulean City gym.
Aug. 16, 2024
Genshin Impact gives out its first free 5-star character as update 5.0 pulls out the big guns for Natlan: custom-made artifacts and no more 50/50 odds on characters
Update 5.0 features three new characters: Mualani, Kinich, and free 4-star Kachina When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impactis finally doing it, folks. After four years, HoYoverse’s open-world action RPG is giving all players a free 5-star character for its upcoming fourth anniversary and the simultaneous release of update 5.0 and sixth region Natlan, and that’s just one of many quality-of-life and economics wins coming August 27 (technically August 28, but 5.
Aug. 16, 2024
Get an advance look at Venom War: Lethal Protectors with a preview of interior pages and an early solicitation reveal
Check out a preview of Venom War: Lethal Protectors #1 combined with an early reveal of the cover and solicit for November’s #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Begun, the Venom War has, and no sooner has Eddie Brock himself declared the start of the big symbiote conflict than it is wrapping itself around a whole corner of the Marvel Universe with multiple tie-ins.
Aug. 16, 2024
Giant Robot Hellboy will stomp once more in a new sequel series from Mike Mignola and Duncan Fegredo
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a busy few months for Hellboy fans, with a new (and Mike Mignola approved) movie on the way. Now, Newsarama can exclusively reveal that a two-issue sequel to one of the best Hellboy comics of recent years is also incoming. Giant Robot Hellboy Returns is the follow up tolast year’s limited series, which saw Big Red become a Big Mech.
Aug. 16, 2024
High Command, we've got a problem: Helldivers 2 players have embraced the "Chaosdiver" life after rebelling against Super Earth, and they've even designed a cape
A growing number of Helldivers 2 players are siding with the bots and bugs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group of treasonousHelldivers 2players branding themselves “Chaosdivers"are full-on rebelling against Super Earth, and in case you’re wondering just how severe the situation has become, they’ve even designed their own logo and cape. Seemingly in response to recent balancing changes deemed unsavory by the community, there’s now an increasingly concentrated movement to simply ignore High Command’s authority and give way to the Automatons and Terminids.
Aug. 16, 2024
Hunt: Showdown's Steam reviews take a battering after the colossal 1896 update brings dreary UI and stuttering to the gothic PvPvE shooter
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hunt: Showdown’s big new update should’ve been a smash-hit success, but it’s being review-bombed by PC players instead. Hunt: Showdown 1896 launched yesterday, August 15, effectively replacing the older version of the vanilla base game with a complete overhaul. On the PC side of things, Hunt: Showdown now takes advantage of DirectX 12 and brand new upscalers likeNVIDIADLSS andAMDFSR, and graphics have also been upgraded with HDR support and a revamped 3D audio system.
Aug. 16, 2024
I've been playing spooky Dead By Daylight spin-off The Casting of Frank Stone, and let me tell you: this Frank Stone fella seems like bad news
Prepare for severed ears, gory deaths, and plenty of Fog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Picture the scene: we’re at an imposing steel mill, in the dead of night. It’s foggy. Everything is in black and white. That last part, admittedly, is because I’m playing a big, slobbering rottweiler called Merlin. Credit where credit is due: it’s a disarming opening gambit from Supermassive Games, the developer behind Dead By Daylight spin-off The Casting of Frank Stone.
Aug. 16, 2024
I’m not worried about Nintendo Switch 2, but I’m certainly not as excited as last time
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I couldn’t believe my eyes when the Nintendo Switch launched. Here was a handheld device with real console games like Skyrim and Doom attached to it. I’ve never been particularly fond of platformers, so a lot of Nintendo’s handheld library had eluded me over the course of the 3DS generation (though my sky blue launch device still sits proudly on my shelf).
Aug. 16, 2024
The Wholesome Games Celebration comes to Steam, putting some of my favorite relaxing Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley-likes on sale
Time to get my cozy fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for cozy gamers - the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration is up, which means that some of the best indie gems are on sale. The Wholesome Games Steam Celebration is back this year with countless discounts on all sorts of games - city builders, farming sims, life sims, puzzle games, sandbox games, visual novels, and everything in between.
Aug. 16, 2024
Kaitlyn Dever's performance as Abby in The Last of Us season 2 is already getting the highest of praise from one of her co-stars: "Give her the damn Emmy"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dina actor Isabela Merced has heaped praise on fellow newcomer Kaitlyn Dever inThe Last of Us season 2. “Give her the damn Emmy, honestly” Merced teased of Dever’s work as WLF member Abby during a recent appearance onHappy Sad Confused. “I’m so excited for people to see how incredibly well [Ellie actor] Bella [Ramsey] and Kaitlyn did on this.
Aug. 16, 2024
Madden 25 celebrations list with all the new signature moves
Swagger like Sanders, Watt and Kaepernick with your Madden 25 celebrations guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s all change this year for Madden 25 celebrations. For the first time ever,Madden 25enables you to trigger signature moves for specific superstars both past and present. Colin Kaepernick’s bicep kiss, Cam Newton’s ball flip and Deion Sanders’ Primetime dance are here, along with more than 30 common showstoppers that any player can pull off.
Aug. 16, 2024
Madden 25 review: "A good game, but not a great one"
An improved year for the big dog of Gridiron games – but unless you have to play as a pro, there’s simply no reason to choose this over College Football 25. A significant improvement over Madden 24 Many of the basics, like run blocking and sideline catches, are on the money Ultimate Team is great, despite its seedy reputation Sibling game College Football 25 just offers more fun overall Franchise mode lacks intrigue, despite Draft Day improvements
Aug. 16, 2024
Manor Lords publisher says "so many games fail" because of bad contracts where publishers insist on making all their money back before devs get a bite of revenue
He calls most publisher deals “terrible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The head ofManor Lordspublisher Hooded Horse explains how a good few games “fail” due to money - or the lack thereof following bad contractual agreements between developers and publishing studios. Speaking in a newinterviewwith Pirate Software lead Jason ‘Thor’ Hall, Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender says that publishing contracts are often to blame for games' lack of success.
Aug. 16, 2024
Marvel issues statement on X-Men '97 showrunner's firing and "egregious" findings of internal investigation
Marvel has commented on Beau DeMayo’s firing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has addressed X-Men ‘97showrunner Beau DeMayo’s firingin a new statement. DeMayo and Marvel parted ways just one week before the animated show released onDisneyPlus, with no reason given by either party for the split. “Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June.
Aug. 16, 2024
Meta says GTA San Andreas' VR port has been put "on hold indefinitely," nearly 3 years after it was announced
So long, San Andreas in VR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA San Andreas' VR mode for the Oculus Quest 2 has been put “on hold indefinitely.” Meta unfortunately confirms to IGN that the mode has been put “on hold indefinitely.” Additionally, a Meta spokesperson took to theYouTubecomments for Skydance’s Behemoth, which was just announced earlier this week, to make similar comments to a fan asking for an update.
Aug. 16, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds is really putting the Chatacabra through it in the weapon showcases, and fans are almost feeling bad for the beastie
It’s hammer time! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsfans are beginning to feel sorry for the poor old Chatacabra, as it’s being used as a punching bag in all the new promotional videos showing off the game’s revamped weapons. Capcomis hyping up the Monster Hunter crowd with new weapon videos for Wilds every few days. Take the video just below, for example, released just yesterday, which shows off therevamped Switch Axe in Monster Hunter Wilds, complete with several brand new chain attacks, and even a weapon skin that teases a brand new monster for the new game.
Aug. 16, 2024
New movie from the makers of Coraline gets a brief-but-epic first teaser, and it's giving us big Oxenfree meets Zelda vibes
Wildwood is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LAIKA has unveiled a first look at its new dark fantasy movie Wildwood – and it looks just as stunning and otherworldly as we’ve come to expect from the stop-motion animation studio. Light on plot reveals, the promo, which you can watch above, establishes the film’s visual tone instead, which looks to us like a combination of some of thebest Switch games, like Oxenfree, Night in the Woods, Ori and the Blind Forest, and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Aug. 16, 2024
New nun-centric horror series from Ryan Murphy sees Dahmer's Niecy Nash-Betts hunt a serial killer in trippy first trailer
True Detective meets American Horror Story in the first look at FX’s Grotesquerie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dahmerstar Niecy Nash-Betts hunts a serial killer in the trippy first trailer for Grotesquerie, the dark, demonic new series from American Horror Story’s Ryan Murphy. In the nun-heavy, neon-lit teaser, which you can watch above, Nash-Betts' detective Lois Tryon teams up with Micaela Diamond’s Sister Megan, who writes for the Catholic Guardian, to investigate a series of mysterious, grisly deaths that have rocked their small town.
Aug. 16, 2024
Nintendo's first Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years is getting an evolving demo starting next week
Emio - The Smiling Man’s demo will get two more chapters before launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emio - The Smiling Man - the first new Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years - is getting a demo next week that will continually add new chapters until launch. Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is out for Nintendo Switch on August 29, but Nintendo just announced that a demo will be arriving next week on August 19 in the US and August 20 in Europe.
Aug. 16, 2024
On launch day, Activision shuts down hyped mod that sent Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered soaring up Steam sales charts
The H2M-Mod project was in development for years before Activision’s Cease & Desist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionhas shut down an ambitious and widely anticipated mod for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered on the very same day as its planned release. “Today, our team members received a Cease & Desist order on behalf of Activision Publishing,” the team behind free-to-play modH2M tweetedlast night.
Aug. 16, 2024
Prime Video's He-Man: Masters of the Universe live-action movie casts Riverdale star in key role
The Netflix star joins Nicholas Galitzine in the upcoming flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video’s upcoming He-Man live-action adaptation has cast another important role, the titular character’s love interest Teela. Riverdale star Camila Mendes will play Teela in the Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Films project, officially titled He-Man: Masters of the Universe, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter.
Aug. 16, 2024
Star Wars Eclipse's lead writer has left Quantic Dream to found a new studio and work on something "very innovative, very special, and, for now, very secret"
“We can’t say too much just yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The lead writer ofStar Wars Eclipse- Quantic Dream’s mysterious upcoming action-adventure - has left the studio to form a new one. “After almost 10 years at Quantic Dream, I am leaving to found a new studio – together with a group of very talented designers and developers,” Williams writes.
Aug. 16, 2024
Street Fighter 2 character designer reveals a side-scrolling Metroidvania that's also a curry restaurant management sim, all in his signature pixel art style
Dhalman is currently being funded on Kickstarter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Street Fighter 2 pixel artist Satoru Yamashita is raising funds for a brand new side-scrolling Metroidvania that combines 2D fighting action with management sim elements, and its concept art look very promising. Yamashita’s new game is called Dhalman, and it’s set to follow a young boy (called Dhalman, if you can believe it), on an adventure around the world, searching for “secret spices” so he can make his family’s curry shop the best in the world.
Aug. 16, 2024
Super Mario 64 mod has the iconic plumber traveling across the multiverse to visit Pokemon, Spongebob, and Doom demons
Mario in the Multiverse lets you rip and tear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One upcoming, truly bonkers Super Mario 64 mod sends our beloved plumber across the multiverse to, among other things, absolutely rip and tear demons. The Mario in the Multiverse mod uses the 1996 platformer’s still solid bones to build a wild adventure across some of pop culture’s most recognizable locales.
Aug. 16, 2024
Superman star teases the movie as comic book accurate with "a James Gunn twist" – and says David Corenswet is a "wonderful" Clark Kent
Hawkgirl star Isabela Merced teases the upcoming DC movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supermanhas wrapped filming, but there’s still a lot we don’t know aboutJames Gunn’s take on the Man of Steel. However, in a new interview with Hawkgirl star Isabela Merced, the tone of the upcoming DC reboot has been teased. “The whole movie is very loyal to comic books but with a James Gunn twist you know?
Aug. 16, 2024
Thank Goodness You're Here is the funniest game I've played in years, even if it's packed with lies from Big Asbestos
Indie Spotlight | This is the side of England you won’t get from Downton Abbey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to Barnsworth. The sun is shining - a red flag in itself, given we’re in a fictional Northern English town - and according to the man peddling leaflets outside his local pub, asbestos is about to make a big comeback.
Aug. 16, 2024
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I can’t believe the handheld is this cheap
A ridiculously low price for one of the best handheld gaming PCs around. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m always keeping an eye out forAsusROG Ally deals, and the Z1 Extreme handheld just dropped to a ridiculously low price. I honestly figured I’d have to wait for Black Friday to see the portable PC drift under $500, but Best Buy has made me feel very silly with this random discount.
Aug. 16, 2024
The first Rings of Power season 2 clip is all about Sauron mind games – and it's our best look yet at the new Adar
The first clip from The Rings of Power season 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2is right around the corner – and the first clip from the fantasy show is here. In the footage, which aired on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and can be seen below, we see Halbrand (AKASauron) come face to face withAdar.
Aug. 16, 2024
The greatest Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom trick shot I've ever seen took around 500 attempts, but it was so worth it to watch Link dunk on a Gleeok with three perfectly timed arrows
That poor Gleeok didn’t see it coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a lot of ways to kill time inThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomthat don’t involve saving Hyrule or finding Princess Zelda, including setting up ridiculously impressive trick shots. Perhaps the greatest example of this is the recent feat pulled off byYouTubecontent creator BreNeko, who’s shared what has to be the best clip of a Gleeok getting completely and utterly dunked on in mid-air by three perfectly timed arrows.
Aug. 16, 2024
The Last of Us' Dina actor praises Bella Ramsey's performance, as she reveals filming on season 2 is almost wrapped
Isabela Merced says they’re “on the tail end” on the season 2 shoot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2star Isabela Merced is full of praise for her co-star Bella Ramsey, as she reveals that the hit video game adaptation has almost finished filming its second season. “We’re on the tail end of it. I think we’re about to be done soon,” the actor, who plays Dina in the new chapter, told Josh Horowitz on the latest episode ofHappy Sad Confused.
Aug. 16, 2024
"Now imagine if Hugh had done full frontal": Deadpool and Wolverine has taken a major box office record from Joker, and Ryan Reynolds has the perfect response
Deadpool and Wolverine is now the number one highest grossing R-rated movie ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official –Deadpool and Wolverinehas beaten Joker to become the biggest R-rated movie ever. Marvel celebrated the news with a fun video, which you can check out below. Naturally,Ryan Reynolds respondedin the most Ryan Reynolds way possible: “Now imagine if Hugh had done full frontal.
Aug. 16, 2024
The Outrun review: "Saoirse Ronan is exceptional in this affecting drama about addiction and hope"
An exceptional performance from Saoirse Ronan powers this affecting, slow-moving drama about addiction and hope. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Outrun opened the 77th Edinburgh International Film Festival. Here’s our review… “It never gets easy - it just gets less hard.” So goes the advice to recovering alcoholic Rona (Saoirse Ronan) in this drama based on Amy Liptrot’s best-selling memoir.
Aug. 16, 2024
The Rings of Power star teases iconic Lord of the Rings monster Shelob’s "intricate" design in season 2
Exclusive: Isildur star Maxim Baldry tells us all about Shelob’s debut in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2features the introduction of some major monsters into the Prime Video fantasy, with both the ents and Damrod appearing. Although, probably one of the most exciting additions for fans of Lord of the Rings is Shelob.
Aug. 16, 2024
The Union review: "Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg elevate a nonsensical Netflix action caper"
Berry and Wahlberg’s engaging dynamic elevates this nonsensical action caper. Forgettable fun. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The current vogue for streaming-exclusive movies blending big stars with stunt-filled comedy action (seeRed Notice,The Gray Man,Lift,Jackpot!…) continues with this Netflix original, which banks on Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg’s Hollywood glam and lively rapport.
Aug. 16, 2024
The most realistic-looking Sims 4 competitor I've ever seen is bringing its character creator to Steam, and I still can't believe it comes from the PUBG studio
Step aside, Create-A-Sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid all the recent Sims-like chaos, such asLife by You’s cancellation, the hyper-realistic inZOI seems to still be going strong - with a playable glimpse of its character creator coming soon. Soon, we’ll get to play with those people - Kraftonannouncedthat inZOI’s Character Studio, the game’s stunning take on EA’s Create-A-Sim, is coming to Steam for a limited time this month.
Aug. 16, 2024
When does Alien: Romulus take place on the Alien timeline?
Alien: Romulus is an in-between-quel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulushas now burst into theaters as director Fede Alvarez’s new entry in the beloved franchise hits the big screen. Set on a derelict space station, the new sci-fi horror follows a group of young space colonists as they head on a mission. But when they start scavenging, they soon realize there’s more than meets the eye at the station when they come into contact with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Aug. 16, 2024
Where to pre-order Dragon Age: The Veilguard - all the top retailers compared
Dragon Age: The Veilguard pre-orders are live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard pre-orders officially landed yesterday, alongside an October 31 release date. I’ve seen retailers filtering their standard and deluxe editions onto their sites in the hours since, and have been measuring up each store’s delivery times, costs, and additional bonuses all the while. The $69.
Aug. 16, 2024
Will there be a sequel to Alien: Romulus?
Could more be on the way? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusdeepens the franchise with a new entry that slots neatly between Alien and Aliens. It follows a group of young space colonists who head out on a scavenger mission on a derelict space station. Starring Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny and Rye Lane’s David Jonsson as siblings Rain and Andy, the group of cadets soon find themselves fighting for their lives after encountering some terrifying creatures.
Aug. 16, 2024
WWE superstar Randy Orton says he auditioned for Deadpool 2: "In my head, I was gonna be Cable"
Cable outta nowhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WWE superstar Randy Orton has revealed that he once auditioned to play Cable inDeadpool 2, a role that ultimately went to Josh Brolin. “I read for Cable and in my head, boy, I was gonna be Cable,” Orton – a 14-time world champion with a handful of acting credits – said.
Aug. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's iconic Moonrise Towers was almost twice its final size, but director Swen Vincke says "the game was getting too big so we had to cut that"
Moonrise Towers was once very literally two towers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Act 2 ofBaldur’s Gate 3sends you through Moonrise Towers, a base for the cult of the Absolute and the intermittent headquarters for several key villains. According to director and Larian boss Swen Vincke, this key area was once designed as two individual towers, potentially doubling the size of an already hefty dungeon, but had to be cut down during development.
Aug. 15, 2024
"Absolute W": PC gamers celebrate as the 2K launcher is removed from Civ 6 and won't be implemented for Civ 7
+5 era score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7 was confirmedjust a few months ago, and it looks like it’s already off to a good start—the game will not utilize the 2K launcher, which predecessors likeCiv 6also axed. Let’s face it: launchers are annoying, which is a sentiment that most PC gamers would agree with. If you’re already using Steam, why grapple with publishers' extra launchers on top ofValve’s own?
Aug. 15, 2024
Activision tackles out-of-control Call of Duty download sizes, but of course the path to "smaller downloads" starts with "a big one," and 4 freakin' downloads on PS5
Your Call of Duty install will ultimately be smaller by the time Black Ops 6 gets here, but it’s gonna be a rocky road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, everyone: your Call of Duty installs are going to be a lot smaller following the launch ofBlack Ops 6. But there’s a bit of bad news, too, as you’re going to have to suffer some “larger initial updates” before that happens.
Aug. 15, 2024
After 18 years, Cassandra Cain is finally getting a new Batgirl solo comic
And she’s teaming up with her mom, Lady Shiva When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November is looking like an unexpectedly big month for fans of Lady Shiva! Hot on the heels of the news yesterday that she will be scrapping with Dinah Lance inTom King’s new Black Canary: Best of the Bestlimited series, comes the announcement of a new Batgirl comic that will see the assassin team up with her estranged daughter, Cassandra Cain.
Aug. 15, 2024
After 3 years, the best Final Fantasy’s essential PC mod gets a surprise update that fully reworks the classic JRPG’s gorgeous painterly backdrops
The Moguri Mod’s massive update comes after a three-year hiatus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 9 - AKA the best Final Fantasy - just keeps getting better. More than two decades since its launch, Final Fantasy 9 remains a jaw-dropping game thanks to its beautiful, hand painted backgrounds that set the stage for every single scene. But it’s those same gorgeous, painterly backdrops that suffered the most whenSquare Enixported the classic to PC and modern consoles, since they were all essentially blown up to fit bigger screens, and they just looked a little odd when juxtaposed against the shinier, newly-HD character models.
Aug. 15, 2024
After 31 years stuck in Japan, the first fighting game from the Tekken studio is finally available worldwide
Namco’s answer to Street Fighter 2 still looks like absolute chaos, and I can’t believe how stacked its voice cast is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rejoice, fellow lovers of obscure video games of the early ’90s! Developer Hamster Corporation’s Arcade Archives series has just brought us one heck of a historical curiosity in Namco’s Knuckle Heads. Knuckle Heads hit Japanese arcades in 1993, just as the Street Fighter 2-inspired fever for 2D fighting games was starting to hit its peak.
Aug. 15, 2024
Alien: Romulus cast said they were "cold to the bone" when watching the film's wild final act
Exclusive | The stars asked director Fede Álvarez “what have you done this is traumatizing” upon seeing the “freaky” ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One element of the movie which has been receiving particularly high praise is the final act and having seen it, we can see why - it is truly wild. In fact, it’s so unhinged that star Cailee Spaeny, who portrays our protagonist Rain, expressed concern with Álvarez that it was going too far during shooting.
Aug. 15, 2024
Alien: Romulus debuts to the highest Rotten Tomatoes score in the franchise since 1986
The newest movie in the franchise has taken third place already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although it hasn’t officially been released yet, Alien: Romulus has debuted to a steller Rotten Tomatoes score, the best the franchise has seen in almost 40 years. As of writing,Alien: Romulusstands at an impressive 83% onRotten Tomatoescalculated from over 120 reviews.Early reviews of Alien: Romuluscalled the movie “wild” and “the summer’s best movie,” although many said they wished it was a tad scarier.
Aug. 15, 2024
Alien: Romulus director says his work on 2013's Evil Dead and Don't Breathe helped him bring to life the "true horror movie" he's always wanted to make
Exclusive | Director Fede Álvarez discusses how the new Alien film blends together his previous filmmaking approaches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SinceAlien: Romulushas been announced, we have been teased that it will return the beloved sci-fi franchise back to its horror roots. And judging by both thefirst reactionsand our very ownAlien: Romulus review, it’s certainly ‘mission complete’.
Aug. 15, 2024
Ambitious Skyrim mod that remakes Oblivion looks better than ever in this new quest gameplay reveal, and it's still on track to release next year
Skyblivion’s devs have released an in-depth look at two remastered side quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyblivion is, without a doubt, one of the most ambitious fan-made mod projects out there. Created by a team of volunteers, the mod ports and remasters The Elder Scrolls 4: OblivionwithinSkyrim, complete with all its old quests (as well as some new ones), and all its familiar locations, from Cyrodiil to the Gold Coast.
Aug. 15, 2024
AMD Ryzen 5 8600G review: “The best value 4K processor out there”
I’ve always argued that the majority of gamers don’t actually need 7 or 9-level desktop processors, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8600G has taken that argument to a whole new level. For what can now be found under $200, it’s an excellent CPU that’s capable of great things even at the highest resolutions, even in the most demanding games. I’m not sure I’d choose it over Intel’s equivalent due to its lesser specs, but it’s closer to our top spot than I thought it’d be.
Aug. 15, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev backs Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer, wishes he "would get the resources" for his dream RPG: "I want to play that game"
Sawyer recently said he’s “out of step” with the Pillars of Eternity and Baldur’s Gate 3 community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 publishing director Michael Douse wants someone to give Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer the resources to make his dream RPG. Sawyer recently said he doesn’t see himself making another Pillars of Eternity game because he’s “out of step” with the RPG’s core audience, specifically when it comes to the romance system.
Aug. 15, 2024
Banjo-Kazooie composer teases that "things are afoot" before quickly clarifying that no, it's not "Banjo related"
No Banjo-Threeie yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Famed games composer Grant Kirkhope seems to have accidentally stirred up excitement in Banjo-Threeie hopefuls before clarifying that whatever he’s teasing has nothing to do with one of thebest platformersfrom the era. If you’ve played any of developer Rare’s classic games, then there’s a good chance you’ve heard Grant Kirkhope’s tunes in Banjo-Kazooie, Perfect Dark, Viva Piñata, or more recently inUbisoft’s Mario and Rabbids duo.
Aug. 15, 2024
Bioware confirms leaked Dragon Age: The Veilguard release date: the long-awaited RPG launches Halloween 2024
Spooky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:BioWarehas confirmed that, yes, Dragon Age: The Veilguard is coming out on October 31 for PC and consoles. Alongside a flashy new trailer teasing that disrupting Solas’s big ritual has far-reaching ramifications, BioWare also confirms in anew blogthat the new RPG costs $70 on PS5 and Xbox Series X but only $60 on PC.
Aug. 15, 2024
Borderlands 3's new update lets players skip to max level in the funniest way possible: starting at the final boss with garbage gear
It’s not all bad news, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3’s great new feature of letting you skip to the shooter’s endgame if you’ve already got a max-level character comes with a caveat - you’re placed in front of the final boss with garbage loot. What Gearbox didn’t reveal is that you’d have to beat Borderlands 3’s final boss with your new character and that you’d be given some pretty lacking tools to do so.
Aug. 15, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World release date, cast, trailer, and more Marvel news
Captain America 4 is on its way! Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Marvel movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America: Brave New World (aka Captain America 4) will soon hit screens, with Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson wielding the shield. That’s right, the one-time Falcon (and new Captain America) is back in action. There is so much to find out about the next chapter inMarvel Phase 5, including a brand-new trailer.
Aug. 15, 2024
Concord roadmap and what to expect after launch
Here’s what we know about Concord’s pre and post-launch content plans and seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UPDATE: Concord is currently effectively a dead game with PlayStation pulling it from sale and issuing refunds after a lacklustre launch.Game director Ryan Ellis statedthat there were “aspects of the game and our initial launch [that didn’t] land the way we’d intended”.
Aug. 15, 2024
Deadpool director working on new video game anthology series for Amazon – and it's riffing on one of Netflix's most underrated shows
A Secret Level we can’t wait to unlock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon is teaming up withDeadpooldirector Tim Miller and the creative team behind one of Netflix’s most criminally underappreciated shows to create a new video game series. Titled Secret Level, Miller and his producing company Blur Studio will create shorts based in the world of ‘beloved video games’ (viaDeadline).
Aug. 15, 2024
When Batman and the Justice League are abducted, only one man can save the day: Santa Claus
The sequel to Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight is on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batmanhas made many friends and allies over his 85 years of crime-fighting, but last year’s Silent Knight limited series teamed Bruce Wayne up with someone entirely unexpected: Santa Claus. Well, it seems like the Dark Knight will find out if he’s been naughty or nice again this year with a new five-issue sequel: Batman – Santa Claus: Silent Knight Returns.
Aug. 15, 2024
Dell just unveiled a new Alienware gaming monitor that appeals to two gamers within me
Why choose between fidelity and speed when you can have both? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dell is known for makingAlienwaregaming monitors with exceptional visuals and speed on their side, but the next model will embrace both qualities within a single package. While the upcoming AW2725QF isn’t the first dual-resolution screen to emerge on the scene, I’m excited to switch from crisp UHD visuals to a rapid 360Hz refresh rate on the fly.
Aug. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard collector's edition is $150 and it doesn't even come with the game
You ever wanted to have 22 inches of Lyrium? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardisofficially set to launch on October 31, and alongside that news EA andBioWarehave lifted the, er, veil on thegame’s pre-order bonuses and collector’s editions. You’ll be able to pick up Dragon Age: The Veilguard on PC for $59.99 or console for $69.
Aug. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard costs $70 on PS5 and Xbox Series X but only $60 on PC
There’s also an $150 collector’s edition that doesn’t include the game itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has revealed pricing information forDragon Age: The Veilguard, and there’s a $10 discrepancy between the console and PC versions of the game. In case you missed it, a newblog on EA’s official websiteconfirmed theDragon Age: The Veilguard’s previously leaked, October 31 release date.
Aug. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets the EA special: 23 deluxe-exclusive cosmetics, 2 editions that don't include the game, pre-order armor, and 3 artbook editions alone
I hope you like Dragon Age Stuff because there’s a lot of it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After confirming the leakedDragon Age: The Veilguard release date,BioWareand EA unveiled a smattering of editions, bonuses, and swag coming with the long-awaited RPG, and boy is there a lot. We’ve certainly seen more confounding DLC and deluxe edition charts, but there’s a lot of capital-S Stuff trailingDragon Age: The Veilguard, perBioWare’s latest blog post.
Aug. 15, 2024
Giant-Size Thor #1 pits Hercules and Thor against a literal Giant-Size Thor
Giant-Size Thor #1 takes its title all too literally in this preview When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s celebration of its beloved Giant-Size editions from the ’70s continues with Giant-Size Thor #1, a titanic team-up tale between Thor and none other than the original Prince of Power himself,Hercules. Written by Al Ewing, who also writes the current Immortal Thor ongoing title, with artist Brian Level, colorist Guru-eFX, and letterer Joe Sabino, the story tells yet another chapter in the saga of fan-favorite frenemies Hercules and Thor, with a cosmic Bronze Age-esque twist.
Aug. 15, 2024
GTA 4 fan taking on unwise challenge of beating the game with traffic amped up to "warp speed" explains why: "If life is suffering, why not choose more suffering - and more life?"
A valid point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comedian and self-proclaimed “crazy streamer” Tom Walker is tackling one of the most wildGrand Theft Auto 4challenge runs of all - and his reason for doing so is brilliant. Looking to suffer? DownloadRockstar Games' 2008 classic GTA 4 and toss in thismodthat pushes all non-player traffic up to “warp speed,” creating a full-blown Carmageddon.
Aug. 15, 2024
Hugh Jackman had the perfect reaction to seeing Deadpool and Wolverine for the first time
Hugh Jackman was all of us watching Deadpool 3 for the first time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Hugh Jackman had the perfect response to watching theMarvel Phase 5movie for the first time. The threequel is the first time Jackman has reprised his role as Wolverine sinceLogan, which was thought to be his send-off to the character.
Aug. 15, 2024
I hope Dragon Age: The Veilguard has taken inspiration from the greatest part of Dragon Age 2
Opinion | Look to Kirkwall and it’ll be impossible to Veil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard looms on the horizon, and expectations are high. Not least atBioWare. The studio seems keen to tackle criticisms of its previous games, such as Dragon Age: Inquisition’sgod-awful cameraand Origins and 2’s copy-and-paste population. Fans' hopes are just as high.
Aug. 15, 2024
I watched Alien: Resurrection for the first time ahead of Alien: Romulus, and Jean-Pierre Jeunet's messy, maligned film is now my second-fave in the sci-fi franchise
Opinion | The fourth Alien movie might be super weird, but it’s also super underrated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, I’m not here to tell you that Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s offering isperfectby any means, or to blindly defend the efforts of controversial writer Joss Whedon; it’s a bit of Frankenstein mish-mash of several themes and ideas. But after literal decades of people telling me how awful it is, I was actually pleasantly surprised by the flick.
Aug. 15, 2024
James Cameron says a major Avatar 3 casting was "misreported", and they actually won't appear in the series for another five years
It’s a no-go for Michelle Yeoh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director James Cameron has debunked rumors that Michelle Yeoh, who joined the Avatar franchise five years ago, would appear in upcoming threequel Fire and Ash. “Michelle Yeoh won’t be in 3. She’s in 4 and 5,” Cameron toldEntertainment Weekly. “So that got a little bit misreported. She will be coming in soon to do her part, which is an interesting, fun character.
Aug. 15, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 delayed to February 2025: "We aimed for the end of the year and almost made it"
It’s now out right before Valentine’s Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This will be followed by a 20-minute gameplay video that’ll go live the following day on August 21. Additionally, if you happen to be at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany next week, then you’ll be able to go hands-on with Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 for yourself. So it’s not all bad news from the delay announcement by Warhorse and Embracer.
Aug. 15, 2024
Mecha Break producer says "'pay-to-win' is out of the question" for the upcoming mech action game
“We won’t allow that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a very popular Steam playtest, the executive producer behind the upcoming mech action game Mecha Break has reassured players that “‘pay-to-win’ is out of the question,” and the devs at Amazing Seasun Games “won’t allow” it. While Mecha Break has, up to this point, only been playable via Steam, it’s not just anupcoming PC game– it’s also on its way to PS5 and Xbox Series X eventually, too.
Aug. 15, 2024
Mirror's Edge, but you're a spy dog and it's called Barkour
With some stealthy action thrown into the mix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barkour was just announced and comes courtesy of Bee Simulator developer Varsav Studios, who are making somewhat of a niche for themselves in the animal sim department, though their stealth-action-parkour hybrid won’t come to PC until sometime next year. For now, there’s an adorable animated trailer of our secret agent T.
Aug. 15, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds' Switch Axe makes a great time even better with slick new moves and teases a possible new creature
Is that a new beastie? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildshas unveiled its iteration of the Switch Axe, and it somehow looks better than ever before. The Switch Axe is one of the more popular Monster Hunter weapons, and it’s easy to see why. The weapon can either bludgeon monsters repeatedly in one form or switch to its other form to unleash rapid strikes with elemental discharges, tearing through the toughest monster hides in just a few slices.
Aug. 15, 2024
New Deadpool and Wolverine concept art shows Jennifer Garner's Elektra almost had a comic book accurate costume
New Deadpool and Wolverine concept art is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most excitingDeadpool and Wolverine cameoswasJennifer Garner appearing as Elektra, and, as it turns out, she could’ve had a comic book accurate costume. New concept art shared online shows the hero clad in an outfit that looks very similar to her comic book counterpart.
Aug. 15, 2024
With over 10,000 "overwhelmingly positive" Steam reviews, the official release of this space shooter blending roguelikes and action RPGs feels like an event after 10 years
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being in the works for more than a decade, unique roguelite, space shooter and action RPG blend Nova Drift has finally launched in full on Steam, and its dev says it “doesn’t even seem ‘real’ to say that the game is done.” With almost 500 ‘Very Positive’ recent Steam reviews contributing to Nova Drift having an overall ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ score, it’s safe to say that it could be a contender for one of thebest roguelikesavailable to play at the moment, and certainly one of thebest Steam gamesthat’s launched recently.
Aug. 15, 2024
One scene in Daredevil: Born Again will connect the Disney Plus show to the Netflix series, according to Charlie Cox
“It was kind of a little bit of life imitating art” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Charlie Cox’s return as Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Born Again gets ever closer, the question remains: how, if at all, will the newDisney Plusshow link to the Netflix series? Well, it seems like one scene in particular will set the record straight.
Aug. 15, 2024
Overwatch 2 players in shambles as no Egyptian characters have actual Egyptian skins in the very Egyptian Season 12 Battle Pass
Ana does have a new skin, but it doesn’t look very Egyptian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2’s new season launches next week, but it looks like heroes who have links to Egyptian culture aren’t receiving much from the Egyptian-themed season. Season 12: New Frontiers comes to Overwatch 2 next week on August 20, chiefly bringing with it new Support hero Juno.
Aug. 15, 2024
Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed review: ‘bigger isn’t always better’
The Razer DeathAdder V3 Hyperspeed is a master class in value, offering everyday players the hardware to up their game without charging them for extra features they won’t need. Doing all that while remaining comfortable, sturdy, and packing its own unique benefits makes it one of the most impressive gaming mice I’ve tested so far. Fantastic performance No unnecessary feature bloat Impressive battery life Lightweight smaller form factor Grippy surface
Aug. 15, 2024
Renee Montoya returns as The Question in a new solo title to investigate a Justice League murder mystery, and even Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman are suspects
The Question: All Along the Watchtower puts Renee Montoya on the trail of a killer aboard the new Justice League satellite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Renee Montoya is back in action as The Question to investigate a murder mystery in the new Justice League Watchtower satellite headquarters - and everyone is a suspect, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the other heroes of the League.
Aug. 15, 2024
Ryan Reynolds continues to show off Deadpool and Wolverine's incredible attention to detail – this time with an homage to a comedy classic
Planes, Trains, and Honda Odysseys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid the f-bombs, blood, and gore, a wholesome moment fromDeadpool and Wolverineis actually a surprise nod to one of theMarvel Phase 5movie’s biggest comedy influences. As revealed by Ryan Reynolds on Twitter, the third act scene which features his Merc with the Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine bonding over shawarma has parallels to Planes, Trains and Automobiles, starring Steve Martin and John Candy as an odd couple embarking on a cross-country road trip after their flight home is suddenly diverted.
Aug. 15, 2024
Save scummers, rejoice: this turn-based RPG is all about the dirty trick we all definitely didn't abuse in Baldur's Gate 3
Saveseeker has you overwriting save points to fix the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Save scumming. We all do it. None of us like admitting that we’ve cheated the rules in an RPG, but one upcoming indie game canonizes the act of overwriting saves, so you don’t need to feel too ashamed. Save scumming is the simple act of reloading an earlier save and pretending you never made any mistakes in the first place.
Aug. 15, 2024
Splitgate 2 is faster and more complex, but portals aren't the star of the show anymore
Factions, loadouts, abilities, and perks make the once-simple shooter much more enthralling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Introducing Splitgate 2, which takes the novelty of portals in a first-person shooter and actually placeslessimportance on them, thanks to the introduction of faction abilities, loadouts, perks, attachments, and more. As a result, the portals are no longer the star of the show, merely another asset in each player’s array of tools.
Aug. 15, 2024
Steam-dominating cozy castle builder Tiny Glade finally gets a release date, and oh, it's next month
The Tiny Glade demo is also coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As announced in a new trailer, Tiny Glade is coming to Steam on September 23. The demo came out of left field and took the world by storm during the JuneSteam Next Fest. To give you an idea of just how big this little game got,another Steam Next Fest developer called it “the juggernaut game we’re all dwarfed by, the baddest mother***ker in the room.
Aug. 15, 2024
The compact Xbox Game Bar is fine, but I hope it’s not a Windows handheld bandage
Microsoft has a long handheld hike ahead of it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting forMicrosoftto weigh in with a Windows gaming handheld solution for a while, and it arguably just took its first steps with the new compact Game Bar. Available to members of the company’s Xbox Insider program, the latest update aims to make the PC overlay more usable on portable devices.
Aug. 15, 2024
The dark secret of X-Factor #1 makes it one of the most tragic and compelling new X-Men titles
X-Factor #1 is hiding a devastating secret behind its satirical exterior When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s anew X-Factor #1, and with the relaunched title comes a new team with a new gimmick as government sponsored social media influencers – and that premise brings more than its share of satire to the latest comic inMarvel’s line-wide ‘From the Ashes’ X-Men relaunch.
Aug. 15, 2024
The hottest new farming sim on Steam can't be stopped – Stardew Valley x Sailor Moon hit Fields of Mistria tops 100,000 downloads in a week: "We're overwhelmed"
The life sim RPG’s first patch is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After launching to rave Steam reviews, Stardew Valley x Sailor Moon life sim RPG Fields of Mistria has passed 100,000 downloads in its first week of Early Access. Developer NPC Studio shared the milestone in aSteam blog poston Monday. “Fields of Mistria has reached 100,000 downloads in just one week of Early Access!
Aug. 15, 2024
The most complex Pokemon speedrun I've ever seen involves playing two games at the same time with four controllers mashed together, alongside voice controls and a foot pedal
Catching ‘em all is serious business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speedrunners are some of the most talented gamers out there, but I don’t think I’ve ever been more impressed by a speedrun than I am by this Pokemon Red and Green catch ‘em all challenge, which involves playing two games simultaneously with a plethora of different controllers for the optimal setup.
Aug. 15, 2024
The most dedicated Nintendo server survivor has Mario Kart 3DS hooked up to an uninterruptible power supply "tucked away in a cabinet where no one can touch it"
Fishguy6564 is the last known person connected to Mario Kart 7 and the official 3DS servers more broadly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mario Kart 7 player still clinging to the now-defunct Nintendo 3DS servers has done so with extreme precautions to ensure his handheld doesn’t lose power. Speaking with GamesRadar+, the Mario Kart 3DS player going by Fishguy6564 explained how he’s managed to stay online more than four months after the official 3DS and Wii U servers were shut down by Nintendo.
Aug. 15, 2024
The next Elder Scrolls game officially launches in September, Bethesda opens pre-registration for "spiritual successor to Fallout Shelter" that feels like management sim Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls: Castles it out on September 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls: Castles is the next Elder Scrolls game, and while it technically soft-launched last year, it’s finally launching in full next month on September 10. Today, The Elder Scrolls: Castles appeared for just the third time over the past 11 months. TheFallout Shelter-style mobile game shadow-droppedlast September, but it wasn’t until January this year thatBethesda finally announced The Elder Scrolls: Castlesin full, revealing it had been at the works for a number of years prior to the announcement.
Aug. 15, 2024
There's actually a Poltergeist reference hidden in Longlegs, but the director thinks he "f***ed it up"
Did you notice it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegs director Oz Perkins has revealed that there’s a reference to ’80s horror classic Poltergeist in his latest movie – but he says he “fucked it up.” During aReddit AMA, one fan asked Perkins if the name of Kiernan Shipka’s character, Carrie Anne, was an intentional pun as it sounds like the word ‘carrion’.
Aug. 15, 2024
New horror movie debuts first full-length trailer featuring blood, sweat, and tears – and it's already got a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The Substance releases next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming body horror movieThe Substancehas a new, full-length trailer – and it promises a wild ride of blood, sweat, and tears. Demi Moore stars as Elisabeth, an A-lister past her prime who we find out is fired from her gig hosting a hit fitness TV show once she turns 50 by sleazy exec Harvey (Dennis Quaid).
Aug. 15, 2024
Delicious in Dungeon manga creator known for immaculate D&D vibes says she's actually never played D&D but loves RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3
She’s a picky eater too, sorry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The manga-turned-Netflix anime Delicious in Dungeon is beloved for many reasons, namely the immaculate vibes of a rag-tag party bonding over succulent-looking meals while adventuring through a perilous, D&D-style world. Don’t let that fool you into assuming that manga creator Ryoko Kui cares that much for D&D or cooking, though.
Aug. 14, 2024
24 years later, M. Night Shyamalan reflects on why Unbreakable wasn't marketed as a superhero movie: "They were too scared to say the words 'comic book'"
M. Night Shyamalan is reflecting on Unbreakable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unbreakabledirector M. Night Shyamalan is looking back at the movie’s marketing 24 years later. The film is a superhero movie starring Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson, and it was eventually followed bySplit, starring James McAvoy, andGlass, starring all three actors together in a crossover. Unbreakable released on the heels of Shyamalan’sThe Sixth Sense, though, and the studio wanted to market the new Willis movie more in line with the first as a thriller.
Aug. 14, 2024
A Borderlands fan with "16,000 hours worth" of series knowledge reckons the movie has a plot hole involving Zane from Borderlands 3
That’s a lot of knowledge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie seems to have a plot hole, mentioning an ability that isn’t featured in the game series until Borderlands 3. But if Zane doesn’t feature in the Borderlands series until Borderlands 3, why does a weapon in a prequel movie mention an ability that’s only available exclusively for him?
Aug. 14, 2024
A diss track would not be enough so this Final Fantasy 14 player made an entire website telling the MMO's community to stop using this healing spell
The fan has “finally had enough” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One not-so-mildly annoyed Final Fantasy 14 fan has taken to creating a website to express just how much they despise a certain healing spell - and their dedication is impressive. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrailrecently released, but with the new expansion pack comes many of the same class-related complaints - including those surrounding Cure (a White Mage spell known as “Cure 1” by the MMO’s community).
Aug. 14, 2024
A film the internet is calling one of the worst movies of the decade is dominating Netflix at number one
And it’s got a terrible Rotten Tomatoes score too… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new number-one movie and it’s a rather surprising entry considering that the internet has been calling it the worst movie of the decade. Directed by Igor’s Tony Leondis, who also voices Laughter in the film, The Emoji Movie follows an emoji named Gene living in a place called Textopolis where each emoji has only one facial expression, except for Gene.
Aug. 14, 2024
A final page twist in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Nightwatcher #1 reveals which of the TMNT is behind the mysterious vigilante's mask
Exclusive | Writer Juni Ba on revealing the new Nightwatcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is the masked vigilante known as Nightwatcher? That’s the question on everybody’s lips in Mutant Town. Well, with the first issue of Juni Ba and Fero Pe’s brilliant new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off published today, we can finally reveal the answer…
Aug. 14, 2024
After 10 long years, Dragon Age: The Veilguard gets its release date tomorrow as BioWare details a roadmap with info on "high-level combat" and the PC version
We’re getting a whole lot more Dragon Age info this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nearly 10 years after the launch of the last game in the venerable fantasy RPG series, we will finally know the exact release date forDragon Age: The Veilguardvery soon. After no shortage of teasing,BioWarehas confirmed a release date reveal for August 15.
Aug. 14, 2024
After 65 failed attempts, Dark Souls speedrunner suffers their worst no-death randomizer defeat yet as a single rat chooses violence and shoves them off a rooftop
Don’t underestimate the rats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a lot of ways to die in Dark Souls, some of which are much more likely than others, but it’s safe to say that getting shoved off a rooftop by a rat isn’t generally at the top of the list. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened to Twitch streamer Elajjaz while in the middle of a no-death randomizer run of Dark Souls: Remastered.
Aug. 14, 2024
Alien: Romulus review – "Full of shocks and suspense but sometimes over-burdened"
Alvarez’s busy little creature is brash yet naggingly over-burdened. Come for the shocks, suspense and Spaeny/Jonsson; mind the franchise mytho-stodge. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. But it’s an aim that’s only partly fulfilled by an in-between-quel – post-Alien, pre-Aliens – that aspires to be all things to all Alien fans.
Aug. 14, 2024
An A-list Marvel hero just died an absolutely brutal death
After 50 years, Marvel is saying goodbye to an A-list hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So who apparently kicks the bucket, and how might this hero’s absence affect the Marvel Universe? Read on to find out, and be sure to bring some tissues. Spoilers ahead for Iron Fist 50th Anniversary Special #1 We’ll rip the band-aid off right now: we’re talking about Danny Rand, the original comic Iron Fist who first debuted all the way back in 1974.
Aug. 14, 2024
Avowed shares a universe with Obsidian RPG Pillars of Eternity, but OG director Josh Sawyer isn't on it as he was "burned out" and didn't want to be an "overprotective parent"
“I don’t care. It’s not mine. It was never mine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentveteran Josh Sawyer was too burned out on game development to directAvowed, the upcoming RPG set in the same universe as his two beloved Pillars of Eternity games. You might have heard Josh Sawyer’s name for his work directing Fallout: New Vegas, AKA the best game in the series, as well as the isometric Pillars of Eternities and medieval whodunnit Pentiment.
Aug. 14, 2024
Black Canary must fight to prove that she is the Best of the Best in a new series from Wonder Woman writer Tom King
The limited series pits Dinah Lance against Lady Shiva When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are many highly-skilled fighters in the DC universe butBlack Canaryis surely up there with the very best of them. Even ignoring her superpowers, Dinah Laurel Lance is also generally considered to be one of the most advanced martial artists in the world. Those skills will be put to the test in a new series fromWonder Woman writer Tom Kingand artist Ryan Sook.
Aug. 14, 2024
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker has been infected by Balatro, and the hit roguelike's creator loves it: "It's possibly the most addictive thing ever created"
Brooker is also playing Ghost of Tsushima and Dave the Diver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of the Black Mirror television series is hooked on Balatro, the roguelike indie hit whose astonishing success led toa million copies sold in just a month. “This is going to sound so tragic, but right now there’s a game called Balatro,” Brooker said.
Aug. 14, 2024
Blink Twice review: "Zoë Kravitz makes a phenomenal directorial debut with this gripping thriller"
Zoë Kravitz makes a phenomenal debut as director with this heightened, gripping thriller. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Zoë Kravitz takes a thrilling leap from acting to directing with her searing feature debut. If Blink Twice falls just shy of the heady heights of Jordan Peele’s Get Out as a socially engaged and satirical thriller, it plays very much in the same ballpark, dauntlessly taking on gender, class, and racial dynamics that are cruel and widespread.
Aug. 14, 2024
Blizzard slams the emergency button, shuts down all Diablo 4 trading after a Season 5 dupe exploit lights the economy on fire
Trading in Diablo 4 is on hold while Blizzard investigates the dupe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somewhere in Blizzard HQ, a janitor is presumably sweeping up shards of glass after someone on theDiablo 4development team finally had good reason to slam the big red button in a case labeled “in case of emergency, break glass.” Blizzard has temporarily disabled trading in Diablo 4 on the heels of a Season 5 exploit that flooded the in-game economy with countless duped items.
Aug. 14, 2024
Breakout mech game finds its way onto 1 million Steam wishlists after holding an open beta that nearly 3 million players turned up for
Mecha Break is already a smash success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Step aside,FromSoftware- there’s a new mecha game in town other than Armored Core 6, and it’s proving to be a hit already. Following its three-day open beta period, Mecha Break has managed to pull almost 3 million players and was wishlisted on Steam by a whopping 1 million excited fans.
Aug. 14, 2024
Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick says it's "incredibly rewarding" seeing them celebrate major anniversaries, but they probably won't get sequels anytime soon
Exclusive: Henry Selick celebrates Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas hitting major milestones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stop-motion animator and director Henry Selick has had a pretty momentous past few months with two of his biggest movies, Coraline and The Nightmare Before Christmas, reaching major milestones. As the creator looks back on these films, he expresses what it means to him to have two movies that are so widely celebrated today, but says they probably won’t be receiving sequels anytime soon.
Aug. 14, 2024
World of Warcraft's Horde faction suffers embarrassment once more as infamous damage fiend finds yet another way to one-shot them while naked
You wouldn’t attack an AFK player, would you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not content with breaking World of Warcraft to deal obscene damage and one-shot raid and event bosses they really shouldn’t be able to, one notorious fan has once more found a way to do the same to other unsuspecting MMO players – despite beingtotallynude in-game.
Aug. 14, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine’s Gambit actor teases a secret spoiler hiding in the Marvel movie's post-credits scene
Making a name for himself, even after the credits have rolled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gambit actor Channing Tatum has offered up an answer to his character’s fate – while simultaneously teasing that there’s “something happening” in theDeadpool and Wolverine post-credits scenethat no one knows about yet. Tatum’s Gambit – one of several heroes who found themselves pruned to the Void – takes on Cassandra Nova’s selection of heavies and villains towards Deadpool and Wolverine’s third act.
Aug. 14, 2024
Destiny 2 somehow accidentally changed the names of "a high number" of players, and many say they can't get their old name back
Bungie is “actively investigating” the issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A “high number” ofDestiny 2players have had their names forcibly changed by a moderation tool, and whileBungiehas now acknowledged the issue, many are already reporting that they’re unable to get their old names back. If you logged onto Destiny 2 recently and found that you’d been renamed to ‘Guardian,’ then you’re not alone.
Aug. 14, 2024
Developers working on Nintendo Switch 2 games have reportedly been told not to expect the console before April 2025
The Nintendo Switch successor is apparently not coming out within this fiscal year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The tidbit comes from Gameindustry.biz’s Microcast podcast, where the publication’s head of games, Christopher Dring, says developers had been briefed on the console’s later-than-expected launch plans. “No developer I’ve spoken to expects it to be launching this financial year,” Dring says around the 10-minute mark in thepodcast’s latest episode.
Aug. 14, 2024
Dustborn review: "Almost lives up to its promise as an epic, political road trip saga"
Dustborn is a unique visual novel-style adventure that brings combat and even a rhythm game to its sometimes-intense choice-driven dystopian world, where your decisions matter. But it often gets in its own way, mechanically and otherwise. Engaging combat and rhythm game elements Deep, easy to understand choice-making system Colorful cast of characters and solid worldbuilding Writing varies wildly in terms of quality Ending and overall message undermines itself Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 14, 2024
Elden Ring geniuses discover how to beat Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss without fighting him at all, just by making him get bored and leave
Well, that’s one way to deal with him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss is a tough one, to say the least, but it turns out there’s an incredibly easy way to defeat him without fighting him at all, because he can just get bored and leave the battle, killing him instantly.
Aug. 14, 2024
Final trailer for The Rings of Power season 2 sees Sauron and Galadriel reunite in battle
The Siege of Eregion is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final, epic trailer forThe Rings of Power season 2is here, and it features a reunion we’ve all been waiting for. The dark, moody new teaser teases the Siege of Eregion, as we see the orcs, dwarves, elves, and humans all prepare for the great battle ahead.
Aug. 14, 2024
Halo dev 343 Industries is hiring a generative AI lead to "help build innovative gaming experiences powered by AI"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 343 Industries, the studio in charge of all things Halo, is hiring an AI lead. 343 Industries’Senior AI Engineer rolewants someone to “help build innovative gaming experiences powered by AI, bringing the promise of new technologies to reality,” and “design and implement scalable and efficient solutions that leverage generative AI and ML to augment in-game experiences and to improve how we make games.
Aug. 14, 2024
Heartstopper star Joe Locke responds to rumors he's playing Scarlet Witch's son in new Marvel series Agatha All Along
Exclusive: Joe Locke dishes on his mysterious new character in the WandaVision spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Heartstopper star Joe Locke plays a mysterious new character in Marvel’s WandaVision spin-off show Agatha All Along – but just who is he exactly? “He’s very thoughtful and kind, but he can act without thinking sometimes,” Locke tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, August 15, which featuresBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceon the cover.
Aug. 14, 2024
Henry Cavill almost had a different look in Deadpool and Wolverine – and fans think it’s a Superman reference
Is that a Supes nod? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine concept artist Wesley Burt has shared a new look at the designs ofHenry Cavill’s cameo. The actor played the ‘Cavillrine’ Wolverine variant in a montage early on in the movie, and it seems like a few looks were considered. Alongside the ultimate final look which was just a tank top, jeans, and dog tags, it seems like two flannel shirts were also considered, a red and a green one.
Aug. 14, 2024
Here's how The Casting Of Frank Stone uses "massive amounts of documentation and secrets" from Dead By Daylight to bring its world to life
Exclusive interview | “There’s a level of irreverence to some of the things we’re doing,” says Supermassive’s Steve Goss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It all started with an idea, scrawled on a post-it note and put to one side. The nature of the idea, Supermassive Games creative director Steve Goss still refuses to tell me. But little did he know when he jotted it down some ten years ago, the idea would become a key narrative pillar in a very special partnership.
Aug. 14, 2024
I'm so close to buying my own LG OLED G4 thanks to this deal
Grab $600 off the LG OLED G4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In many ways, I regret ever laying eyes on the newLGOLED G4, as the speedy gaming TV has spoiled living room screens for me. That wouldn’t be so much of a problem if the premium panel were remotely in my price range, but the 144Hz heartthrob is trying to lure me back to it right now with a rather attractive $600 off the 65-inch model.
Aug. 14, 2024
I've never seen a game as committed to letting you do absolutely everything with a shield as this Zelda: Breath of the Wild-inspired open-world
Fight, float, throw, and sled with your massive shield in The Knightling, coming next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a duology packed with new innovations, nothing quite came close to the thrill of sledding downhill on your shield inThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildandTears of the Kingdom- but one new open-worlder is looking to build an entire game with that shieldboarding adrenaline rush in mind.
Aug. 14, 2024
It took 4 years but Genshin Impact is finally adding a new world level in update 5.0 that makes character materials easier to farm – plus 1 million free Mora for all
World Level 9 is coming in update 5.0, guaranteeing three boss mats per kill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since launch, the base difficulty of Genshin Impact has been capped at World Level 8, bottlenecking the strength and loot of open-world enemies and putting them well below the average power of a well-built player. With update 5.0 and the release of the Natlan region later this month, developer HoYoverse is finally releasing World Level 9, upping the difficulty considerably and making character materials much easier to farm.
Aug. 14, 2024
I’m usually skeptical about full-body VR controllers, but this new chair could change that
This new “look and turn” VR gaming chair could be a cure for your motion sickness problems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love VR gaming, but I’m always slightly embarrassed to admit that despite using headsets fairly regularly, I can still suffer from motion sickness if I play for too long at a time. Funnily enough, I also review gaming chairs, and a brand-new seat designed specifically for VR might be the cure I’ve been waiting for.
Aug. 14, 2024
Jackpot! review: "John Cena is a joy to watch but his latest isn't quite on the money"
John Cena’s a joy to watch, but Paul Feig’s latest isn’t quite on the money. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Feig takes a while to fulfil the promise of chaotic action, but things accelerate when John Cena’s Noel arrives, crashing through the ceiling. Like a lethal golden retriever modelling himself on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Noel vows to protect Katie in return for 10% of her prize money.
Aug. 14, 2024
John Carpenter's Halloween and Ash vs Evil Dead are getting "fast-paced 90's arcade style games" from the developer of Shantae
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boss Team Games has announced two 16-bit platformers based on John Carpenter’s Halloween and the Starz TV show Ash vs Evil Dead. If you remember - and you should because it was only 24 hours ago -Evil Dead: The Game publisher Boss Team Games announced two new games based on the iconic Halloween franchise.
Aug. 14, 2024
Just days after Bethesda gave Doom Eternal players official mod tools, someone's bustin' demons in Super Mario 64's iconic Bob-Omb Battlefield
Doom Eternal 64 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that didn’t take long. Just a few days after Bethesda gave Doom Eternal official mod support, someone has let Doomguy loose in Super Mario 64’s iconic Bob-Omb Battlefield level. It’s still a work-in-progress, but if this absolutely surreal video is a sign of what’s to come from Doom Eternal mods, we’re in for a wild time.
Aug. 14, 2024
Kate Winslet gave Andy Samberg some advice for his dramatic role in war photographer biopic
Exclusive: Kate Winslet shares the advice she gave Andy Samberg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kate Winslet is stepping into the shoes of Vogue’s legendary World War 2 correspondent Lee Miller in the upcoming biopic Lee. Andy Samberg stars alongside her as as fellow war photographer and Miller’s lifelong friend David Scherman. It’s an uncharacteristically solemn role for Samberg, best known for his comedy work in the likes of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, but Winslet has nothing but praise.
Aug. 14, 2024
Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio says Daredevil: Born Again is more violent in places than the Netflix original: "There's one thing my character does that I can't believe made it in"
Daredevil: Born Again’s Kingpin actor on how the show compares to the Netflix original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio has eased the fears of those who think Daredevil: Born Again may not be as bloody and violent as its Netflix predecessor. “There are some things in this show that go much further than we did on the original [Netflix] show,” D’Onofrio toldRotten Tomatoes.
Aug. 14, 2024
Kraven the Hunter director says it's going to "surprise the hell out of a lot of people", as he confirms "strategic reshoots"
Sony hopes it’ll prove more of a hit than Madame Web, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a write-up centered on Chandor’s recent deal with the studio,Deadlinereports that the movie underwent “strategic reshoots” to ensure its quality, and that the group’s executives reckon it has the potential to match Venom’s success. “I’m extremely proud of the work we have all done together on Kraven, and when the movie finally gets its chance to be seen I think it’s gonna surprise the hell out of a lot of people,” Chandor told the publication via text.
Aug. 14, 2024
Marvel's Wolverine and Ghost Rider mash-up character Hellverine is getting his own ongoing comic "because you demanded it"
Hellverine is getting his own comic, and this time Wolverine’s son will bond with a Spirit of Vengeance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellverine, Marvel’s mash-up of Wolverine and a Ghost Rider-style Spirit of Vengeance, is sticking around for the foreseeable future, as the publisher is following up the character’s just concluded limited series with a new ongoing title from writer Benjamin Percy and artist Raffaele Ienco.
Aug. 14, 2024
New 'Trending Free' Steam chart stops free-to-play games and demos from spamming other lists on the storefront
You won’t find demos flooding Steam’s New & Trending chart again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has introduced a new ‘Trending Free’ chart to make sure free demos, prologues, free-to-play releases, and full free games aren’t contaminating other lists. Valve’s Steam demo overhaulmade bite-sized teasers act more akin to full games on the storefront, complete with their own separate pages and user reviews.
Aug. 14, 2024
New bloodsoaked trailer for Kraven the Hunter teases a gory mission and gives us our first look at Rhino
A new trailer for Kraven the Hunter is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter has a brand new trailer, and it’s a bloodsoaked, action-packed look at Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s brutal mission in theSonyMarvel movie. In the trailer, which you can watch above, we see Johnson’s Sergei Kravinoff on a gory rampage, pulling off seriously inventive kills like smashing a bear trap around someone’s head.
Aug. 14, 2024
New horror movie with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score gets glowing endorsement from Stephen King
Stephen King is a fan of Strange Darling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror movie Strange Darling has received a glowing endorsement from Stephen King. In the footage, which you can watch above, rave reviews are quoted – and one comes from none other than horror maestro King, with the author calling the movie “a clever masterpiece”. Considering King’s genre expertise, that’s no small praise.
Aug. 14, 2024
New Metroidvania channels Hollow Knight so hard it should almost come with a Fair Use law blurb, gets 71% positive Steam reviews because it "feels like a copy of Hollow Knight"
One of these is very much like the other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As fans continue to wait for news ofSilksong, a new Metroidvania emerges and it looks suspiciously like Hollow Knight - even though it’s most definitely not. Earlier this month, a hand-drawn 2D platformer dubbed Deviator dropped - and players have been pointing out its resemblance to fellow Metroidvania Hollow Knight since.
Aug. 14, 2024
OG Baldur's Gate developer outlines the changing face of IP deals: "You have to sell 10 million units just to break even"
The reality is “kind of scary” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Feargus Urquhart, the head ofObsidian Entertainmentand developer behind beloved RPGs like the originalBaldur’s GateandFallout, reveals how IP deals have evolved. Speaking in aninterviewon the recently launched Hit the Limit Break podcast, Urquhart first looks back on Baldur’s Gate and the deal made withBioWare. “I think the initial contract was like $550,000 … we maybe gave them a million, 1.
Aug. 14, 2024
One of Netflix's biggest 2024 shows is coming back for season 2 and its real-world reveal has to be seen to be believed
Roll on season 2 of The Gentlemen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gentlemenis coming back for a second season at Netflix. From there, Eddie must juggle running the organization and fending off multiple colorful characters from the criminal underworld, each looking to take a chunk out of his fledgling empire. The Gentlemen, which also stars Daniel Ings, Joely Richardson, and Vinnie Jones, proved a success with viewers on Netflix upon its release in February.
Aug. 14, 2024
Persona 3 Reload producer apologizes for the third time for excluding Portable's female protagonist, reiterates it's "likely never" happening for the JRPG remake
Sorry, Kotone fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona’s series producer has once again apologized over Persona 3 Reload not featuring Portable’s female protagonist, and has reiterated that it’s “likely never” going to happen. Poor old Kazuhisa Wada - he just can’t stop apologizing. In the months following Persona 3 Reload’s release earlier this year, the Persona series producer was repeatedly asked about the possibility of the remake featuring Portable’s female protagonist, Kotone, at some point further down the line.
Aug. 14, 2024
Rick and Morty: The Anime is no joke
Opinion | The new anime series is a clear vision of what Rick and Morty could be rather than what it has been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even for Rick and Morty, which is known for its wild and unusual swings and particular brand of sci-fi humor, the new anime series from director Takashi Sano really feels like something else entirely.
Aug. 14, 2024
Rockstar veteran added litter to GTA 3 because the streets looked "too clean," but removed it from San Andreas "because I eventually lost the argument" with the rest of the dev team
The story of trash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Rockstar veteran has recalled how he added litter to the streets of GTA 3 because they “looked too clean” but then removed it from San Andreas when he “lost the argument” with fellow developers. The ever-chatty Obbe Vermeij, former Rockstar North technical director, has taken to Twitter to share another revelation about the GTA series - it was he who put litter in the streets of GTA 3.
Aug. 14, 2024
Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai says the "bitter memory" of destroying someone at The King of Fighters '95 actually had "no influence" on the concept of his own fighting game
The experience was real, but it didn’t lead to the creation of Smash Bros. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has debunked a long-standing rumor that his experience destroying a player at The King of Fighters ‘95 led to the creation of his own fighting game series, even if the experience itself was very real.
Aug. 14, 2024
The 32 greatest TV shows that were canceled too soon
You can binge in one sitting, but you’ll be left wanting more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Television is a tough business. Getting any show to the airwaves is one thing - it’s staying on that is a different battle entirely. In an industry predicated on shows getting cut to make way for more, there are inevitablymanygems of TV that get axed just a little too soon.
Aug. 14, 2024
The Bear star’s new sci-fi with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score debuts first trailer that looks like Groundhog Day meets Everything Everywhere All at Once
Omni Loop has already won over critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New sci-fi comedy Omni Loop has debuted its first trailer, and it looks like a moving take on the time-loop trope. The new movie stars Mary-Louise Parker as quantum physicist Zoya who gets stuck in a loop when she finds a black hole growing in her chest.
Aug. 14, 2024
The Nightmare Before Christmas director Henry Selick set me the challenge of finding a hidden Jack Skellington in Coraline: "There's some image of Jack in every film I've made"
Exclusive: Henry Selick says he secretly hides some form of The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Jack Skellington in every film he makes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nightmare Before Christmas fans will know that Jack Skellington has popped up in a few of Tim Burton’s films over the years, from Edward Scissorhands to Beetlejuice. But director Henry Selick says he includes The Pumpkin King in his own movies too, including Coraline.
Aug. 14, 2024
The team behind new horror movie with a near perfect Rotten Tomatoes score The Substance used The Fly as inspiration for Demi Moore's transformation
Exclusive: Demi Moore’s transformation in The Substance is inspired by an iconic horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to horror movie transformations, they don’t get more grotesque than the metamorphosis seen in David Cronenberg’sThe Fly, which stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, a scientist who slowly becomes a gruesome, insect-like creature after an experiment goes wrong.
Aug. 14, 2024
There's one Fallout TV show Easter egg that the creative team was sure no one would catch – but the fans did
“They went wild for it. They went nuts over it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofFallout’s most popular Easter eggswas completely missed by the Prime Video show’s creators, says makeup department head Michael Harvey. In a new interview withPC Gamer, Harvey explained that when one of the show’s writers, Westworld’s Jonathan Nolan, first approached him about the small-screen adaptation, he told him not to “carbon copy anything” from the source material.
Aug. 14, 2024
This is the gaming phone to beat right now - and it’s just hit a record-low price
Grab the Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro for its lowest price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asus has always held mobile gamers hostage with its ROG Phone range, being one of the only brands consistently releasing new models up to present day. The latest, the esteemed Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro, still sits at the top of the market.
Aug. 14, 2024
This Stardew Valley-like puts you in charge of an MMO studio where you can "playtest your RPG at any time"
Let’s Build a Dungeon is an upcoming game dev-sim from the makers of Let’s Build a Zoo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever wanted to play your own MMORPG, the upcoming indie gameLet’s Build a Dungeonshould be on your wishlist. From the developers behind Let’s Build a Zoo, Let’s Build a Dungeon is a management sim not dissimilar to Stardew Valley, but instead of running a farm, you’re running a game studio.
Aug. 14, 2024
Two Point Museum is packed with customization, discovery, and playful charm: "we want these museums to have a lot more depth to them"
Preview | After three hours with Two Point Museum, I already feel like a bonafide curator of historical artifacts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the past I’ve managed my own healthcare system to help cure unusual diseases in Two Point Hospital. Some years later, I built up a university in Two Point Campus to bring education to the masses.
Aug. 14, 2024
Until Dawn remake is out right before Halloween, and it'll give you an alternative to the infamous 'Don't Move' moments
It also boasts a reworked camera, lighting, and cinematography When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Until Dawn remake is out on October 4, and it’ll boast an extended prologue and new collectibles, as well as an alternative option for the infamous ‘Don’t Move’ mechanic. ThePlayStation Blogjust announced that the “rebuilt and enhanced” version of Until Dawn will be out later this year on October 4 for both PC and PS5.
Aug. 14, 2024
Valve "didn't like" Steam pages linking to other pages, and it's "enforcing new rules" on what devs can write on its store
Links to other websites will be automatically removed next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The only exception here, Valve says, is for separate prologue-style sections that some developers have taken to releasing on Steam as free samples in lieu of demos for upcoming games. Valve says it was “fine” to release prologues like this, “except that they were confusing for players,” and reckons that with the changes to demos it should now be “unnecessary for developers to purchase a separate appID to use for prologues,” as they can instead “use the demo appID that is already associated with their game.
Aug. 14, 2024
Valve stops laughing, starts ranking your Steam reviews with a new "helpfulness" filter that makes memes, jokes, and beautiful ascii art less visible
Top-ranked reviews will apparently be more informative now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvehas seen your jokes and found them wanting. Continuingan uncharacteristically talkative week for the company, the house of Steam has rolled out a new, auto-enabled user review filter that takes aim at “humorous but unhelpful” posts like “jokes, memes, ascii art” and one-word reviews. In a new Steam blogpost, Valve says “we are ready for public testing of a new system that changes the way Steam sorts user reviews on store pages with the goal of prioritizing reviews that can best help players make a purchase decision about the game.
Aug. 14, 2024
What is a gaming keyboard’s polling rate? (And why you probably don’t need an 8K deck)
Keyboard polling explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeforeRazerandLogitechbrought their 1,000Hz polling keyboards to market in the early 00s, nobody really cared about the internal refresh rate of their kit. Yes, you had the PC specialists poring over early numbers, but everyday gamers never really had to balance features and specs in the same way we do when comparing thebest gaming keyboardstoday.
Aug. 14, 2024
Wolfs director reveals he never told Brad Pitt and George Clooney who they were playing, he let them figure it out for themselves
Exclusive: Jon Watts speaks to Total Film about handcrafting Wolfs for his two leads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brad Pitt and George Clooney are two lone wolf professional fixers whose worlds collide when they’re suddenly tasked with disposing of the same body. As one-sentence pitches go, there’s plenty in Wolfs to catch your attention. Thankfully for director Jon Watts, there was a similar response when pitching the movie to his two big-name leads.
Aug. 14, 2024
Dark Souls 2 is seeing a resurgence as fans fondly recall the super pig, moaning trees, and a rat boss that's actually a dog
It’s Royal Rat Authority time, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Souls 2 fans are fondly recalling their favorite moments in the black sheep of the series, and it’s led to a mini-resurgence of sorts for the game on social media. Dark Souls 2 is either secretly the best Dark Souls game, or the worst modernFromSoftwaregame, depending on who you ask.
Aug. 13, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom mapper discovers a weird geographical plot hole that puts Hyrule in direct opposition to Skyrim
There’s not an estuary to be found in Hyrule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a weird geographical quirk in theLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom map- none of its rivers drain into the sea, and half of the game’s freshwater ends up in an unnamed pond. YouTuber Any Austin recently took it upon themselves to chart the many waterways that crisscrossed Hyrule.
Aug. 13, 2024
21 years later, one of the most beloved visual novel series ever made is about to turn into a mech-fueled strategy RPG
Muv-Luv is achieving its final form at last When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever dipped even a toe into the vast ocean of the world of visual novels, you’ve probably come across Muv-Luv, a 21-year-old series that reigns as one of the genre’s most beloved names. Now, it’s about to achieve its final form: a mech-fueled strategy RPG.
Aug. 13, 2024
Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 review: “I now use this charger for all gaming desk gadgets”
The Acefast Desktop Power Station Z4 is a robust charger that will supply all your gaming desk devices while taking up minimal space. While it is a bit pricey and doesn’t come with any USB-C cables in the box, its versatile take on power delivery will enable you to use gaming handhelds at high wattage and fast charge a whole host of gadgets. 218W total power Versatile charging modes Built-in TFT screen
Aug. 13, 2024
After 127 days in Nintendo server purgatory, the last known Mario Kart 3DS survivor thinks he can't be stopped: "This could go on forever"
Interview | We spoke to the Mario Kart 7 player who’s somehow still connected to the official 3DS servers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. April 8 was a tragic day for Nintendo fans across the world, as it marked the day that the 3DS and Wii U online servers were shut down for good. No longer were players able to boot up Splatoon 1 for a Turf War match online, or Pokemon X and Y for trades with people around the world, as we were all forced to say goodbye to those modes for good.
Aug. 13, 2024
After a 14-year wait, the original Red Dead Redemption might finally be coming to PC
It’s already available nearly everywhere else When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Red Dead Redemption appears to be coming to PC for the first time, more than 14 years after its original release. If you’re planning on a more modern take,make sure you don’t go into Red Dead Redemption 2 expecting to get a ‘good’ ending. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
Aug. 13, 2024
Agatha All Along cast reveal how the new Marvel show has nods to iconic movies like The Goonies, The Exorcist, and The Wizard Of Oz
Plus we have an exclusive new look at the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along is taking inspiration from its genre-bending origins, according to the cast of the new MCU show. Just like the Wanda and Vision-ledDisney+ hit, this new series will be playing homage to a whole load of on-screen classics. Star Joe Locke tellsTotal Film in our new issuethat the show references a serious number of iconic movies with The Wizard of Oz one of the most cited.
Aug. 13, 2024
Alien: Romulus first reactions call it a terrifying return to horror for the franchise, and the "summer's best movie"
The Alien sequel gets its first set of reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first set of reactions to new horror movieAlien: Romulusare officially in, and it sounds like the Alien sequel has major potential to be a franchise favorite. While not everyone has been completely sold, plenty of the early opinions comment on the scary nature of the movie, referencing its horror overtures.
Aug. 13, 2024
As development times spiral, Assassin's Creed Shadow lead producer says that 4 years is the perfect amount of time to bring a game from conception to completion
Let ‘em cook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows may be the longest timeUbisofthas spent on developing a mainline entry for the series - and development times might be ballooning across the industry - but one lead developer says Ubisoft’s timing is just about right. Advancement in technology means going bigger and better is becoming an increasingly lengthy affair, and that throws up issues like cost.
Aug. 13, 2024
Avowed devs compared notes with Baldur's Gate 3 to make "mercurial" companions with "distinct personalities"
“I want to take a lot from that and compare that to what we’ve been doing with companions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3casts a long shadow over any RPG that’s going to follow, and even the genre legends atAvoweddeveloper Obsidian seem to feel there are some lessons to learn - particularly with the D&D game’s approach to party members.
Aug. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player hacks their way into the game's rarest ending to find an alternative that's literally impossible to achieve
Larian’s hiding an ending that it made but never shipped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an even-more-rare ending hidden behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s super-rare Lae’zel ending - so rare, in fact, that you can’t access it through normal means. Last week, Larian released aBaldur’s Gate 3 infographicto celebrate the RPG’s first anniversary. That infographic revealed that of all the millions of playthroughs that the community has undertaken in the last 12 months,only 34 had ended in the game’s least-popular ending.
Aug. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Lae'zel borrowed her fighting style from a legendary samurai's fight with his sleep paralysis demon
Gotta get your inspiration from somewhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mocap actor behind some of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most iconic combat moves reveals that the origin of Lae’zel’s style has its roots in ancient samurai mythology. In a new video, Larian spoke to mocap artist Mustapha El Bachiri, who mostly works as a stunt actor and choreographer for movies and TV, but also contributed to combat, locomotion, and spellcasting animations onBaldur’s Gate 3.
Aug. 13, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice team on whether a threequel is likely: "Anything could happen"
Exclusive: Director Tim Burton and co weigh in on whether a wider Beetlejuice franchise will happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over three decades after the original, the Beetlejuice sequel will finally hit screens this year. But with so long in between each movie, we wonder if a third movie or even a full-on franchise is likely, something that the Beetlejuice team is unsure of also.
Aug. 13, 2024
BenQ X3100i review: “a gamer’s best friend”
The BenQ X3100i is a gamer’s best friend, offering split-second gameplay with a super clear picture at impressive scale. If you’re looking for the big-screen experience you’ve certainly found it here, though there aren’t too many spec differences separating it from the previous model. Super low latencies for a projector Crisp, vivid picture Vertical lens shift Improved brightness and contrast Slightly lower contrast compared to cinephile projectors Similar specs to previous model
Aug. 13, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Compass Rose god rolls to chase
The Compass Rose Solar Shotgun is a reliable special weapon but you can only get it during Solstice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Compass Rose shotgun is here again for Solstice, and with a good range of PVE and PVP perks, this shotgun has a couple of notable god rolls to look out for. One-Two Punch leads the PVE perks, while the tried-and-true combo of Opening Shot and Slideshot will really help in the Crucible.
Aug. 13, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Fortunate Star god rolls to get
The Solstice event brings exclusive weapons, including the Fortunate Star Void Bow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Destiny 2 Fortunate Star bow is here for a limited time with the Solstice event, so get a PVE or PVP god roll while you can. The excellent selection of perks on this bow mean it can perform well in almost any loadout, whether you’re fighting enemies of humanity or fellow Guardians in the Crucible.
Aug. 13, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong isn't even out, but its new feedback tool just amassed more than 60,000 players on Steam
Being Steam’s most-wishlisted game has its perks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth Wukong just dropped a benchmarking tool ahead of its release next week, and it’s drawing in players in their thousands. Last night, developer Game Science announced that a ‘Black Myth: WukongBenchmark Tool’ was available to download on Steam. The free tool is intended to allow players to “preliminarily check your PC’s hardware performance and system compatibility when running the game.
Aug. 13, 2024
Bruce Timm says Batman: Caped Crusader gender-flipped The Penguin as Batman had "a lack of good villains" and he wanted more female ones
Here’s why Penguin is gender-flipped in Batman: Caped Crusader When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest talking points surrounding Batman: Caped Crusader was the gender-flipping of The Penguin. Often portrayed as a diminutive, gruesome-looking gangster, the villain (voiced by Minnie Driver) was reinvented in the Prime Video animated series as a bawdy, show-stopping cabaret artist moonlighting as the head of a criminal organization.
Aug. 13, 2024
Charlie Brooker says Black Mirror season 7 is like "OG Black Mirror" with an episode that has "one of the bleakest, heaviest gut punches yet"
Black Mirror is going back to basics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker has teased season 7 of the hit sci-fi show and has confirmed that the new season will be more like the OG series fans first fell in love with. “We’re doing some things we’ve not done before. People can expect quite a lot of emotion and, hopefully, a good mix of chills,” said Brooker in an interview withDeadline.
Aug. 13, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 is kicking up some deliciously broken loot and I can hear the demons shrieking out in terror from here
Behold, my stuff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Diablo 4 Season 5 is open season for finding some gnarly loot, and, oh dear, I suddenly feel the pull of the action RPG way harder than before. Diablo 4’s latest season kicked off last week, introducing a new wave-based rogue-lite mode called Infernal Hordes, more Uniques, and quality-of-life tweaks.
Aug. 13, 2024
Director of new Hellboy movie explains why he doesn't see it as a reboot: "Nobody wants to see a cheap knock-off of a Guillermo del Toro $100-million movie"
Exclusive | Filmmaker Brian Taylor opens up about new adaptation Hellboy: The Crooked Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whilst those films are much beloved by fans, according to Crooked Man director Brian Taylor it’s not exactly a true take on the character - and that’s for both him and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. As Taylor tellsTotal Film in our new issue, out on Thursday August 15 which featuresBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceon the cover: “As cool as those other movies were, even Mignola will tell you it’s not quite his character.
Aug. 13, 2024
Duke, Baroness, and more dive into the Energon Universe in this preview of GI Joe #1
Get a look inside Skybound’s new GI Joe #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound Entertainment’s GI Joe #1 is coming later this year, with the relaunch of the beloved military sci-fi franchise codifying the second half of the publisher’s so-called Energon Universe, alongside its Transformers title. And now, Skybound has released an early preview of interior pages from GI Joe #1 by writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire.
Aug. 13, 2024
Fallout creator shares early development footage of The Outer Worlds, says his team managed in 1 year what some devs couldn't do in 4
“Go Team Outer Worlds” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout creator Tim Cain has offered a glimpse at a pre-release vertical slice of The Outer Worlds, praising his team for how quickly they put the game together. In a new video, Cain, who directed The Outer Worlds and is consulting on the upcoming sequelThe Outer Worlds 2, says that developer Obsidian allowed him to share the pre-release footage.
Aug. 13, 2024
Final Fantasy Remake part 3 could switch to Unreal Engine 5 if Square decides it would speed up development
Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi knows we want Part 3 as soon as possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Part 3 of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy could switch over to Unreal Engine 5 ifSquare Enixdecides it would speed up development and get the sequel into players' hands more quickly. In a machine-translated interview with Japan-based publicationCG World(thanks,Genki), director Naoki Hamaguchi revealedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthtook four years to develop in tandem with the Remake DLC Intermission.
Aug. 13, 2024
First teaser for Longlegs director's new horror movie is a creepy taste of one of Stephen King's scariest stories
The Monkey teaser trailer is a first look at Osgood Perkins' latest horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best horror movie trailers should get under your skin and give little away. In an era of undercooked teasers, The Monkey stands triumphant as an example of a glimpse done right – and it sure helps that it’s got Longlegs director Osgood Perkins and producer James Wan on board in an adaptation of Stephen King’s short story The Monkey.
Aug. 13, 2024
Gary Oldman’s seriously underrated Apple TV show gets new trailer for season 4 which turns up the action
‘The Rejects’ turn the action up a notch in season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus’ criminally underrated crime series Slow Horses has unveiled its first trailer for season 4, and it looks like our favorite band of outcast agents are back for more action and mayhem on the streets of London. In the trailer, Gary Oldman is back again as the agents’ -or as he calls them, ‘The Rejects’ - eccentric leader Jackson Lamb who is approached (as always) by MI5 Deputy Director Diana Taverner (Kristin Scott Thomas) to help with a case which this time is a possible terrorist attack on a shopping mall.
Aug. 13, 2024
Half-Life fans mistake vaccine company founded by FPS stan as an official Half-Life 3 teaser from Valve: "We do not work in this sector at all"
This is all happening because of you scientists! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rumors of a newHalf-Lifegame are circulating yet again thanks to a cryptic teaser - and it turns out that this supposed teaser isn’t actually a teaser at all, but rather a real company. Half-Life 3 doesn’t (seem to) exist, but it’s produced some of the most widespread discussions of all within the gaming community.
Aug. 13, 2024
Halle Berry was down for a Storm return in Deadpool and Wolverine, but there's one Ryan Reynolds-shaped reason why it never happened
Halle Berry could’ve appeared in Deadpool and Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeadpool and Wolverine cameosare jam-packed in the movie, with everyone fromWesley SnipestoJennifer GarnertoChris Evansreturning to the Marvel fold. One person who didn’t show up however is Halle Berry, who played Storm in the Fox X-Men movies. According to the actor, she was more than willing to return, but was never formally asked to reprise her role.
Aug. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 director promises "action, not talk" as the studio aims to fix flamethrowers, "prevent excessive ragdolling," and "rework Chargers" in 60 days
“We didn’t hit our target with the latest update” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a very mixed reception to the latestHelldivers 2update, the game’s director is tackling the feedback with a 60-day plan to make things right, alongside a list of longer-term changes the studio intends to make in how it communicates with players. “I want to directly address the feedback you’ve raised about theEscalation of Freedom update,” game director Mikael E says in a message shared to players on social media, includingReddit.
Aug. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are worried about the future as the bots close in on Super Earth: "I bet Arrowhead does not have a working Super Earth biome ready to go"
Will Super Earth fall? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are concerned about the future of Super Earth following a possible bot takeover - and about Arrowhead Game Studios' ability to render maps to fit such a situation. Frustrated with weapon nerfs,Helldivers 2 grunts are protesting by letting the bots take Super Earth- and they’re dangerously close to succeeding.
Aug. 13, 2024
I am obsessed with this new Lego Nightmare Before Christmas set
Everyone hail to the pumpkin song When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not satisfied with stealing Christmas, Jack Skellington is taking over everyone’s favorite toy bricks with the new Lego Nightmare Before Christmas set. Formed of over 2,000 pieces, this kit recreates some of the Tim Burton film’s most iconic locations - and characters. Alongside the graveyard and its curved hill, Jack’s house and the Halloween Town Hall are featured.
Aug. 13, 2024
I spent 23 hours in Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster, got very nostalgic for malls, and accidentally beat someone to death with a mannequin leg
Capcom’s remaster brings one of my favorite zombie games back to un-life with a fantastic visual overhaul and some much-needed quality of life upgrades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Rising is a celebration of schlock. When it was originally released in 2006, that meant mashing together every Romero-shaped ’80s horror trope imaginable – from everyone flocking to the mall in an apocalypse, to survivors making inherently stupid decisions – and serving it all up with some deliciously hammy dialogue.
Aug. 13, 2024
Indie 'sequel' isn't a sequel at all, says solo dev behind the original cult JRPG: It's using the name without permission, but they "have no strength to fight" it
Elona 2~Pixel Art x Isekai x Adventure RPG isn’t quite what you think it is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A cult classic roguelike JRPG called Elona is getting a ‘sequel,’ and that’s certainly news to the solo developer behind the original. Originally launched in 2007, Elona is a free sandbox JRPG with roguelike elements that people still play today, gathering online to chat about strategies and the like.
Aug. 13, 2024
It's been 13 years, but Skyrim stans aren't sure what one mysterious stone carving means: "I honestly still don’t know what this symbol even is"
A dragon, a helmet, or a horker? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade after its monumental launch,Skyrimstill harbors secrets that even the most dedicated fans have yet to solve - including a strange symbol found carved into word walls. After 13 years, Skyrim players continue to discover just how massive Bethesda made its fantastical RPG’s world - myself included.
Aug. 13, 2024
James Cameron reveals that he's working on a new Terminator project, but it's "totally classified"
James Cameron has something in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron is working on a new Terminator project – but he’s not giving anything away. “It looks interesting,” Cameron toldThe Hollywood Reporter, when asked aboutNetflix’s upcoming Terminator Zero anime. “My relationship to that is very much like The Sarah Connor Chronicles – other people spinning stories in a world I set in motion is interesting to me.
Aug. 13, 2024
James Cameron says the only way he won't direct Avatar 4 and 5 is if he's hit by a bus
“They’re going to have to stop me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After reports that Avatar helmerJames Cameronmight not direct movies 4 and 5, the director has set the record straight and says he would have to be near death in order to no longer be involved with the franchise. “Sure. Absolutely. I mean, they’re going to have to stop me.
Aug. 13, 2024
James Wan in talks to direct remake of a classic horror that's had numerous reboot attempts
Creature From the Black Lagoon is getting the remake treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new take on The Creature From the Black Lagoon is in the works from Saw and The Conjuring helmer James Wan. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the reboot will be “a grounded, modernized retelling that will lean into visceral horror, while still paying respect to the original.
Aug. 13, 2024
Late Night with the Devil star David Dastmalchian's Creature Commandos comic will be separate from the animated show and feature Zatanna
The actor reveals new details about the upcoming comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s Creature Commandos are coming back in a big way this December with the release of a brand new animated series written byJames Gunn. The show (whichrecently debuted its first trailer) marks the first volley in the new screen DCU. Before that, however, the monster team will be back in a brand new comic book written byLate Night With the Devilstar (and Count Crowley creator) David Dastmalchian and drawn by artist Jesús Hervás.
Aug. 13, 2024
Legendary roguelike devs' new cat breeding RPG gets its "biggest wishlist spike in over a year" after adding autism
There are currently 100 different abilities in the roguelike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Binding of Isaac creator’s upcoming cat breeding roguelike is set to feature autism as a possible ability, an addition which has prompted the game’s"biggest wishlist spike in over a year." Mewgenics is being developed by Edmund McMillan, who also made Super Meat Boy, as well as The End is Nigh alongside his latest game’s co-developer, Tyler Glaiel.
Aug. 13, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza cast on how Kiryu evolves between the Prime Video series’ two timelines – including a difference in fighting styles
Exclusive: Kiryu actor Ryoma Takeuchi on how his role changes over the years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If it’s anything like our playthroughs of the series on consoles, we expect Kiryu to be spamming Tiger Drop until everything stops moving by the series’ end. But that’s not something the actors – whodidn’t touch the gamesin preparation for their roles – would be too familiar with.
Aug. 13, 2024
My Hero Academia creator Kohei Horikoshi reveals a Spider-Man 2 scene was one of the inspirations behind his hit manga
Because let’s face it, Raimi rules When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manga sensationMy Hero Academiarecently wrapped up with the publication of its final chapters at the start of August. Now, in a new interview withComicBook, creator Kōhei Horikoshi has revealed that part of his inspiration when creating the manga came from a scene in Sam Raimi’sclassic superhero movie Spider-Man 2.
Aug. 13, 2024
New Deadpool and Wolverine concept art reveals the movie nearly involved Daredevil and dinosaurs
And Ghost Rider, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New concept art forDeadpool and Wolverinereveals that other variants and Marvel cameos were originally planned for the movie – including Dinopool and Daredevil. Rodney Fuentebella shared the image on hisInstagram, writing, “Here is an early concept illustration I did for theMarvel StudiosDeadpool and Wolverine film. This was in the beginning stages of the making of the film so a lot changed but I wanted to show how epic and awesome this film could be at the time.
Aug. 13, 2024
Ryan Reynolds' "proudest achievement" in Deadpool and Wolverine is renaming a key MCU detail instead of checking for its real name
What is a ‘Marvel Sparkle Circle’? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Ryan Reynolds has admitted to not knowing what the MCU’s portals were called while shooting the movie but instead came up with a funny nickname for them. “At one point, Deadpool calls the portal a ‘Marvel Sparkle Circle’. Mostly because while we were writing, I didn’t know what it was actually called,” Reynolds posted onTwitter.
Aug. 13, 2024
Saoirse Ronan "grieved" not being able to star in The Hobbit and wants to make more blockbusters
Exclusive: Saoirse Ronan reveals she’s keen to do more genre movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saoirse Ronan recalls turning down a role in The Hobbit – and says she’s still keen to do more blockbusters, despite her track record for period dramas and independent films. “I was supposed to be an Elf,” Ronan tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, August 15, which featuresBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceon the cover.
Aug. 13, 2024
Space Marine 2 only allows for 3-player co-op because Space Marines "are almost invincible" and any more would make the shooter "too easy"
“They’re superhuman on a really crazy scale” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saber Interactive has a good reason behind whyWarhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2is only getting three-player co-op - the Space Marines are simply way too OP. Speaking in an interview withPC Gamer, brand and creative manager Yann François reveals just how powerful Space Marines truly are. “When you are reading about Space Marines,” he explains, “Ultramarines and Primaris - you discover that they’re superhuman on a really crazy scale.
Aug. 13, 2024
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl continues to impress, but the question now is whether it can draw fans of Far Cry, Fallout and Metro into its wasteland of horrors
Opinion | The most recent deep-dive into Stalker 2 showcases a desolate open world I can’t wait to explore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylappears to have captured the isolation of exploring an irradiated wasteland with absolute precision. Achieving that atmospheric tension was always going to be one of the biggest challenges for developer GSC Game World, for as beloved as the original Stalker trilogy has become over time, the series always succeeded on the strength of its desolate vibe as much as it did its underlying systemic design philosophy.
Aug. 13, 2024
Supacell season 2 confirmed by Netflix just weeks after landing a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Supacell is returning for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix superhero series Supacell is flying back onto our screens for a second season. The streamer revealed the news on August 13 in an official announcement tweet with accompanying poster – which you can see for yourself below. In a statement, Supacell creator Rapman said, “I can’t wait for the world to see Supacell Season 2.
Aug. 13, 2024
The $10,000 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree speedrun tournament is over, and the winner is $4,000 richer after taking first place in "the final hours"
Another mini-tournament is already ongoing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The $10,000 tournament held by Elden Ring speedrunner Distortion2has come to an end, and the winner submitted the winning run just hours before the deadline. For a quick primer, the goal of the tournament was to kill all Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses and Bayle the dragon at level 1 using only DLC weapons, with the additional caveat that you can only gain one Scadutree level each time you beat a boss.
Aug. 13, 2024
The Last of Us Online's cancelation reportedly landed some Sony devs in hot water: "There were some heads rolling as a result of that one"
“That getting canceled was not a bloodless affair” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cancelation of The Last of Us Online was reportedly not a “bloodless” affair, with punishments reportedly handed out atSony. Appearing on the Friends Per Second podcast, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier discussed the recentBungielayoffs and expressed his personal concerns around the studio’s next project, extraction shooterMarathon, as well as the fact that"the sentiment I’ve heard is not great around it.
Aug. 13, 2024
The open-world survival Terminator game has been delayed to 2025 so that the devs can "do right by this universe, its fans, and our community"
Terminator: Survivors was originally set to release in Early Access in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The open-world survival game was originally set to launch into Steam Early Access on October 24, but developer Nacon announced on Twitter that it needs more time in the oven. The studio didn’t provide a specific reason for the delay, but it said it’ll use the additional development time to fulfill its vision for the project and ensure Terminator: Survivors lives up to fan’s expectations.
Aug. 13, 2024
The original 1996 Diablo is now fully playable inside your browser, and it's still a vibe unmatched by the best action-RPGs ever
Stay a while and listen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By far the most surreal thing I did today was play the original 1996 Diablo in a browser on my crappy work laptop that decidedly isn’t built for gaming. I remember very clearly being 11-years-old and having to go to a nearby friend’s house to play Diablo because the actual gaming PC I had access to at home wasn’t powerful enough to run the game.
Aug. 13, 2024
The Penguin showrunner says she saw the show as an opportunity to evolve the crime genre with more complex female characters
Exclusive: Showrunner Lauren LeFranc wanted to use The Penguin to “honor and evolve” the crime genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UpcomingThe Batmanspin-off The Penguin isn’t just set to expand and develop director Matt Reeves' vision of Gotham City – it’s also making its mark on the crime genre. “Very few women have been able to write these kinds of movies or television shows,” showrunner Lauren LeFranc tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, August 15, which featuresBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceon the cover.
Aug. 13, 2024
The Rings of Power star Charlie Vickers thinks Galadriel and Sauron are "connected" by their psyche in season 2
Exclusive: Charlie Vickers also tells GamesRadar+ how he developed Sauron’s new disguise Annatar in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By the end of The Rings of Power season 1, Halbrand’s secret is out: he isSauron. But don’t be expecting the ultimate trickster to be hiding in plain sight when Prime Video’s epic fantasy returns. The Rings of Power season 2actually introduces a new, iconic version of the character: Annatar.
Aug. 13, 2024
This is the Logitech steering wheel I’d buy if I had the budget, and it’s never been cheaper
I didn’t think the Logitech G Pro steering wheel would get this cheap until years down the road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Racing sim gear seldom comes cheap, but if you spend a lot of time gliding around the virtual tracks, you’ll find it a worthwhile investment. There are a fair few brands out there that produce steering wheels and pedals worth buying, but few do it better thanLogitech.
Aug. 13, 2024
Valve isn't even trying to hide its worst-kept secret anymore, as unannounced hero shooter Deadlock is reportedly open to anyone and totally unrestricted by NDA
The unannounced shooter’s player count keeps growing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s worst-kept shooter secret has once again surfaced online, and it doesn’t look like the developer is trying to hide it anymore as it’s alleged that players don’t even have to sign a non-disclosure agreement to stop them from talking about it. We’ve known for some time now that Valve is working onsomethingshooter-shaped, even if it’s still not announced anything.
Aug. 13, 2024
Wyrmspan review: "Ramps up the complexity, but not the interactivity"
Wyrmspan puts a fantasy spin on the Elizabeth Hargrave’s engine-building board game Wingspan, and while the art is lovely, it loses the focus found in basing the cards off actual animals. Wyrmspan also ramps up the complexity but not the interactivity, leading to a fairly sluggish play experience where players have to spend too much time waiting between turns that won’t have much impact on their strategy. Gorgeous and creative dragon art
Aug. 13, 2024
2 years after it was first revealed, the Ghostbusters TV show is finally moving forward
A Ghostbusters TV show is coming to Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 2 years after it was first reported, a Ghostbusters TV show is officially moving forward at Netflix. Varietybroke the update that the streamer has greenlit the show, adding that, while plot details are being kept secret, sources indicate that the show will be a tonal match for the latest Ghostbusters movies.
Aug. 12, 2024
"We're back, baby!": Hi-Fi Rush and Tango Gameworks have been resurrected by PUBG publisher Krafton, with 50 transferred developers now working on Hi-Fi Rush 2
Microsoft still owns The Evil Within and Ghostwire: Tokyo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hi-Fi Rush is officially back on the menu as PUBG publisher Krafton has resurrected the studio, and its creative director has a very simple message for fans: “We’re back, baby!” Krafton just announced it’s struck a “strategic” deal withMicrosoft, one that effectively sees it purchasing both Tango Gameworks and the Hi-Fi Rush IP from the company.
Aug. 12, 2024
40 years later, two new Halloween games are in the works from the Evil Dead: The Game studio, and series' creator John Carpenter is "intimately involved" with one
Could Halloween: The Game be a new asymmetrical horror game? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two new games based on John Carpenter’s Halloween franchise are in the works, and the iconic horror director himself is involved in at least one of them. Now taking on development duties, Boss Team is working on two different games, and according to theofficial website, one of them is titled Halloween: The Game.
Aug. 12, 2024
Alien: Earth – Everything we know about the Alien TV show
Alien: Earth is blasting off! Here’s everything you need to know about the new Alien TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first-ever Alien TV show, officially titled Alien: Earth, is arriving on streaming next year, and it will serve as a new instalment in the critically-acclaimed sci-fi horror saga. Are you ready to meet up with your favourite Xenomorph on the small screen?
Aug. 12, 2024
Alien: Romulus director explains his new film’s big Alien: Isolation Easter egg
Exclusive: How Fede Alvarez’s new Alien film was inspired by a modern classic video game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusis taking the iconic sci-fi horror series back to bloody basics, with a stripped-back, survival horror focus, gnarly body horror, and the return of a Giger-authentic biomechanical Xenomorph. “Alien: Isolation was kind of what made me see that Alien could truly be terrifying and done well [today],” Alvarez tells theInside Total Filmpodcast and GamesRadar+.
Aug. 12, 2024
Alien: Romulus is a back-to-basics experience for those who want "to see the xenomorph again, but in the setting of a pure-blood horror movie"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fede Alvarez has a question for Total Film: “What do you prefer, Alien or Aliens?” But before TF can respond with a well- rehearsed speech (“Objectively? They’re both unimpeachable masterworks. Subjectively? Aliens all day, baby!"), Alvarez reveals this is a hypothetical with a point. “I think that’s a perverse question,” the straight-talking Uruguayan filmmaker says over Zoom in late April.
Aug. 12, 2024
AMD's best GPU is down to a price I can't get my head around
AMD is really putting Nvidia to shame with this RX 7900 XTX deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAMDRadeon RX 7900 XTX has always had price on its side, but I just stumbled across a ridiculous new record-low deal. You can now grab the red team’s flagship 4K graphics card for almost $100 less thanNvidia’s mid-range GPU, and I don’t think I could recommend any other high-end card right now.
Aug. 12, 2024
When is Alien: Romulus on streaming? A look ahead to a potential Disney Plus release date
A look ahead at when Alien: Romulus might be streaming on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When willAlien: Romulusbe available to watch on streaming? Considering Fede Alvarez’s new movie has yet to arrive in theaters, this may seem like a premature question, but it’s never too early to start planning a rewatch. First off, let’s get the most important detail cleared up: when the movie hits streaming, it’ll go toDisney Plus, as distributor 20th Century Studios is part of the House of Mouse.
Aug. 12, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' dev time is even longer than the massive Assassin's Creed Valhalla - as Ubisoft wants the RPG's depiction of Japan to be "as authentic as possible"
Let ‘em cook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftsays the wait for Assassin’s Creed Shadows was longer than Valhalla because the team gave itself the time to iterate and ensure an accurate depiction of feudal Japan. At three years, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla was one of the series biggest games, in terms of development time, but Shadows has outgrown that by a full year.
Aug. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players have been so busy kissing Shadowheart, the RPG's most-smooched companion, her actor says "I think I've sprained my tongue"
And they’re probably not stopping any time soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recent glut ofBaldur’s Gate 3statistics revealed Shadowheart as the RPG’s most often kissed companion - and her voice actor has posted the perfect reaction in response. While she isn’t personally my cup of tea thanks to my unwavering commitment to Astarion,Shadowheartis clearly a fan-favorite companion in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Aug. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 writer says they're sorry they "fumbled" an infamous community romance: "At least you know I ship it"
Dark Urge x Gortash is so close, yet so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thingBaldur’s Gate 3stans have been dreaming about, it’s the ability to romance Gortash - and one of Larian Studios' former narrative design leads wishes they could make it come true. TheBaldur’s Gate 3 companionsare unique, each with distinct personalities and looks - from the aggressive Lae’zel to the cunning Astarion.
Aug. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's success doesn't make Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer want to make Pillars of Eternity 3 because he's "out of step" with the RPG's audience
“I feel like I don’t have the pulse of that audience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s success doesn’t make RPG guru Josh Sawyer want to make Pillars of Eternity 3 because he doesn’t think his vision would be able to turn a profit. In a new Q&A posted to hisYouTubechannel (timestampedhere), Sawyer was asked about the potential for Pillars of Eternity 3 following the explosive success of Baldur’s Gate 3.
Aug. 12, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice stars promise "big swing" surprises in the sequel, as Michael Keaton says it's got a "stronger story" than the original
Exclusive: Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Justin Theroux tease what to expect from the “unhinged” Tim Burton-directed follow-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beetlejuice fans are expectinga lotfromBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, having waited a whopping 36 years for the Tim Burton-directed follow-up. Its cast, fortunately though, are feeling pretty chill about living up to the hype… In the new issue of Total Film, which hits newsstands on Thursday, August 15, and features the eagerly anticipated sequel on the cover, Michael Keaton – who’s back as the titular Ghost with the Most – claims the new film has “a stronger story” than its predecessor, and that “there’s more of a connection for the audience in terms of the other characters.
Aug. 12, 2024
Borderlands 3 rockets up Steam's best-sellers chart to its highest concurrent player counts all year after the Borderlands movie's launch
An unintended side-effect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie might have been a massive flop, butGearbox’s games are having a lovely resurgence in the aftermath of the movie’s underwhelming launch. The Borderlands movie just launched last week, and - spoiler alert - it’s not great. OurBorderlands reviewlambasted it as “a frenetic and disorderly shambles gamers are likely to loathe,” granting it just two stars.
Aug. 12, 2024
Borderlands CEO is posting through the film's $100m flop with another Borderlands 4 hint, teasing "we're working extra hard four you on what's next"
Randy Pitchford is “super flattered” that fans prefer the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie hasn’t gone down well, butGearboxCEO Randy Pitchford is trying to shift fans' focus to the team’s next project, which he’sstronglyhinting to beBorderlands 4. First reactions to the Borderlands movie were hardly positive, with it slated as"a disaster" and “uninspired"amongst other things.
Aug. 12, 2024
Daredevil: Born Again's new trailer brings back the vibe of the Netflix show as release date finally set
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer screened behind closed doors at the Disney fan convention in Anaheim, California, butTotal Film was on the groundand reported that it “shows everything fans of the Netflix show will want from the series – tension between Daredevil and the Punisher, Fisk smashing things with his bare hands, and Murdock threatening Fisk.”
Aug. 12, 2024
Doom: The Dark Ages gameplay reportedly shown at QuakeCon, revealing a revamped glory kill system and a mech with a cannon
That shield-saw is apparently used to traverse the map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s also supposedly less “verticality” in The Dark Ages than Doom: Eternal. Jumping apparently feels heavier than the previous Doom entry, with the YouTuber above likening it to how Power Armor feels in Fallout 4. That might be good or bad news, depending on who you’re talking to among Doom fans.
Aug. 12, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says the RPG's big opening will make Inquisition's finale "look like a minor inconvenience"
BioWare “wanted the prologue to feel like the finale of any other game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguarddirector Corinne Busche reveals thatBioWarewants the new RPG to be massive - so much so, in fact, that its beginning is even bigger than Inquisition’s ending was. Speaking in an interview withEdge, Busche delves into just how impressive the upcomingDragon Ageentry’s opening sequence is - going as far as comparing it to the series' previous games' finales.
Aug. 12, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer is the latest Fallout veteran to outline their specific terms for returning to the iconic RPG series
“With any project, I think it has to do with ‘what are we doing?'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says he’d be down to lead another Fallout game if he was asked, but it would depend on the boundaries and constraints placed on it. In a new Q&A video onYouTube, one fan asks Sawyer what his response would be if Bethesda orMicrosoftapproached him, asking him to lead a new Fallout project, and his initial answer is simple: “Sure,” he laughs.
Aug. 12, 2024
Frustrated with the nerfs, Helldivers 2 grunts are protesting by letting the bots take Super Earth, and they're dangerously close to succeeding
“Let the bots advance. Let the Super Earth burn” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frustrated withHelldivers 2’s recent weapon nerfs, many grunts have totally abandoned the Automaton front in protest, and the bots are dangerously close to taking Super Earth. Last week saw a lot of change for Arrowhead’s third-person shooter thanks to theHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update, which came withsignificant nerfs for weapons like the flamethrowersandBreaker Incendiary shotgun.
Aug. 12, 2024
Game of Thrones star admits there were "mistakes" made in season 8: "I think there were some interesting choices that didn't quite work"
Kit Harington gets candid on Game of Thrones season 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jon Snow actor Kit Harington has shared his candid thoughts onGame of Thrones season 8, and it doesn’t sound like he was a fan of all of the final season. “I think if there was any fault with the end of Thrones, is that we were all so fucking tired, we couldn’t have gone on longer,” Harington toldGQ.
Aug. 12, 2024
Game of Thrones star says his Jon Snow spin-off show was canceled because it wasn't "exciting enough"
Looks like this is the end of Jon Snow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Does anyone remember when HBO had a Game of Thrones Jon Snow spin-off series apparently in the works but nothing ever came of it? Well, it looks like the show will not go ahead, and star Kit Harington has revealed exactly why. “We spent a couple of years back and forth developing it.
Aug. 12, 2024
Incredibly lucky first-time Dark Souls player survives parkour deathtrap by getting bounced around its notorious swinging axes
Well, I’ve never seen this happen before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Dark Souls player got absolutely pummelled in Sen’s Fortress, banded around like a ball between the huge swinging axes, and yet somehow they inexplicably emerged alive. I hate Sen’s Fortress. You hate Sen’s Fortress. We all hate Sen’s Fortress. The tricky tower of swinging axes shows mercy to no one - except, perhaps, with the odd caveat of the lucky Dark Souls player just below, who found themselves stood atop one of the swinging axes when they suddenly got pushed off a walkway by another trap.
Aug. 12, 2024
Infamous World of Warcraft damage fiend returns to the MMO after 1 year to sink 2 raid bosses with 300 million damage - by using a bug Blizzard thought it fixed
Fret not: it’s actually fixed now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of World of Warcraft’s most notorious damage enthusiasts has returned to the MMO after around a year away, almost immediately finding a bug allowing them to one-shot raid bosses by dealing 300 million damage. Rextroy hypothesizes that The War Within’s pre-patch may have broken the fix from May, or maybe the leech his Rogue benefits from or the two-set bonus simply overrides the tweak.
Aug. 12, 2024
James Gunn gives an update on Superman, and suggests that he doesn't think there will be any reshoots
It looks like its smooth sailing for Clark Kent from here on out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In his own cryptic way,James Gunnhas given an update date on his upcomingSupermanmovie, suggesting that although production isn’t over, there will be no reshoots. The director gave the update when a fan asked him onInstagram, “Would you also say that you’re 98% done with Superman?
Aug. 12, 2024
Joëlle Jones summons the thunder for her majestic new Storm #1 variant cover
Check out a brand new variant cover for Storm #1 by superstar artist Joëlle Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis calling October’s Storm #1 “one of the biggest launches of the year,” and the publisher is now revealing a new variant cover for the issue by superstar artist Joëlle Jones which shows off the awesome energy of Storm’s weather powers.
Aug. 12, 2024
Xbox is giving Avowed room to breathe by delaying it until February 2025, but what this RPG really needs is a stage to shine on
Opinion | Avowed looks great, but Xbox is running out of time to properly define this upcoming exclusive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Which is all to say that Xbox will need to be deliberate and decisive in the ways it showcases Avowed in the six months ahead. I’m not necessarily saying that Avowed is an entirely unknown quantity, and a new RPG from Obsidian should be generally cause for celebration – the studio is a certified hitmaker, with a proven power for reshaping the genre – but I can’t shake this feeling that Avowed is still fighting for definition four years after its reveal.
Aug. 12, 2024
Netflix thriller with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score unveils its first trailer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first trailer for upcoming crime thriller Woman of the Hour – and it’s just as unsettling as you’d expect. Directed byPitch Perfect’s Anna Kendrick, the film – which currently has a 90% score on Rotten Tomatoes – follows a fictionalized version of real-life criminal Rodney Alcala, who was dubbed ‘The Dating Game Killer’ after he appeared on the reality show in the middle of his murder spree back in 1978.
Aug. 12, 2024
Netflix’s most streamed show of all time gets a new teaser, and it reveals a major detail about season 2’s plot
Squid Game season 2 sees player 456 return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game season 2is releasing on Netflix later this year, but so far much of the show’s plot has been shrouded in mystery. Not anymore, thanks to a very telling new teaser revealing a major detail about the return of the streamer’s most-watched show. In a very short clip released by Netflix, we see Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) back in his Squid Game uniform, and he’s got the same number: 456.
Aug. 12, 2024
One of Marvel's most-delayed shows finally gets a new trailer, and contains a very deep-cut MCU cameo
D23 attendees got a new look at Black Panther: Wakanda Forever spin-off Ironheart over the weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years after the first trailer wasshown behind closed doors, we finally have a new look at upcoming Marvel series Ironheart from D23. Though, once again, the footage hasn’t been shared with the wider public. Stars Dominique Thorne, Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Regan Aliyah, and Alden Ehrenreich took to the stage to share the new promo on Friday, August 9, which sees Riri struggle to make her Iron Man-inspired suit without Wakanda’s resources, with attendees.
Aug. 12, 2024
Online multiplayer game Mecha Break soars past 50,000 concurrent Steam players in its playtest, who all discover just how unhinged its character creator can be
That’s 51,382 players, to be precise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mecha Break might just be in its playtest phase, but it’s already surpassed 51,000 concurrent players on PC - all of whom are taking advantage of its frankly ludicrous character creator. The brand new action game from developer Amazing Seasun Games just went into beta earlier this month on August 3.
Aug. 12, 2024
Ridley Scott gave Alien: Romulus director perfect, hilarious advice on taking over the franchise
Fede Alvarez shared a note from Ridley Scott When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Alvarez has shared the advice Ridley Scott gave him on his first day of filming – and it’s perfectly straight to the point. Alvarez posted a photo of a typed-out note from Scott on hisInstagram, which reads: “Dear Fede, Good luck. Good health.
Aug. 12, 2024
Skyrim is "very, very immersive sim" and Baldur's Gate 3 is "at least immersive sim-adjacent," declares imsim expert behind Dishonored and Prey
Bethesda games “totally rely on simulation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyrimisn’t what most players would think of as an immersive sim, nor isBaldur’s Gate 3- butArkanefounder Raphael Colantonio disagrees, and he makes quite a convincing case. Speaking in an interview withPC Gamer, Colantonio details what he considers to qualify as an “immersive sim” - and his definition is more broad than most.
Aug. 12, 2024
The ghost with the most returns in these exclusive new images from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Tim’s Burton’s eagerly awaited sequel looks set to be a spirited affair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set 36 years after Tim Burton’s iconic 1988 original, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice sees the Deetz family return to Winter River following a family tragedy, and things only get worse when a portal to the Afterlife is activated. A rejuvenated Burton is back in the director’s chair, and he’s not the only one returning: who else could set the juice loose quite like Michael Keaton, who once more dons the striped suit and fright wig, while Winona Ryder is back as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O’Hara’s again plays her mom, Delia.
Aug. 12, 2024
The original Pokemon movie actor behind Misty and Jessie, Rachael Lillis, has died
Lillis was 46 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rachael Lillis, the original actor behind Pokemon’s Jessie and Misty, has died after a battle with cancer. Veronica Taylor, fellow Pokemon actor and friend of Lillis, announced the news earlier today, August 12, on Twitter. In her message to fans of Lillis, Taylor revealed that her friend had died August 10.
Aug. 12, 2024
The Straw Hats hang around and chow down in the gorgeous first look at Netflix's One Piece remake
Luffy and co are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Netflix’s upcoming remake of the hugely popular anime series One Piece is here – and while it’s only concept art at this stage, it’s absolutely gorgeous. Directed by Masashi Koizuka, the new series, which was produced by Wit Studio, is set to be a celebration of the25th anniversary of Toei Animation’s original adaptationofEiichiro Oda’s beloved manga series.
Aug. 12, 2024
The Witcher 3's Geralt actor isn't Team Triss or Team Yen: "I would have liked an option to romance Shani"
“She’s so sweet and smart” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3’s Geralt actor Doug Cockle has been speaking more about his iconic RPG role and has weighed in on whether he’s on Team Triss or Yennefer. The answer is neither, actually. Triss and Yen are The Witcher 3’s two main romance options, each with a unique ending, and generally speaking, every Witcher fan has their thoughts on who the best girl is.
Aug. 12, 2024
This gaming headset is a multi-platformer’s dream, and it’s just taken its first price cut
Grab a record-low price on the Astro A50 X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Logitech Astro A50 X launched at a particularly lofty price point earlier this year, and quickly became my go-to gaming headset for multiplatform use. It was a big ask at $379.99, though, especially considering the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless was regularly available for around $300 - $320 at that time.
Aug. 12, 2024
Tim Burton explains how Netflix's Wednesday inspired him to make Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Exclusive: The director also tells Total Film about how Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz is the sequel’s “emotional hook” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Burton was pretty sure he was done making movies until he directed the first four episodes of Netflix hit Wednesday. The hugely popular supernatural show didn’t just help him out of a rut, either, it directly inspired him to makeBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, the follow-up to his 1988 cult classic.
Aug. 12, 2024
Tim Burton teases Wednesday season 2 and says Jenna Ortega is the reason they have a show
Exclusive: Wednesday director Tim Burton teases Wednesday season 2, saying star Jenna Ortega is the beating heart of the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jenna Ortega will soon don the iconic black pigtails and gothic attire again and become Wednesday Addams in season 2 of the highly popular Netflix series Wednesday, a show that director Tim Burton says wouldn’t be possible without her.
Aug. 12, 2024
Toy Story 5 has one of Pixar's best creatives as a director and some fascinating first details – and that has me very excited about the fivequel
Toy Story 5 has some new details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D23 was packed with Disneytastic news, and updates on one project in particular have me very excited. Now,we’ve known about Toy Story 5 for some time, and I’ll admit to feeling some trepidation about the fivequel. After all, both Toy Story 3andToy Story 4 had perfect send-offs for the gang, with the fourth movie even splitting up dynamic duo Buzz and Woody.
Aug. 12, 2024
Transformers officially introduces its "Worst Bot Ever", who turns into a ballpoint pen
Meet Ballpoint, the worst Transformer ever, who turns into a pen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Between the Autobots and Decepticons, there are Transformers who can turn into almost anything, from dinosaurs, to tanks, to cassette tapes and beyond. And now, there’s a Decepticon who will have to try and make a name for himself with perhaps the most benign transformation yet: a ballpoint pen.
Aug. 12, 2024
Uncanny X-Men #1 is the perfect comic for anyone who loved X-Men '97
Opinion | The new comic is the ideal next step for fans of the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re missing the thrill of watching X-Men ‘97 every week and are finding the wait for Season 2 unbearable, then fear not: there’s an easy solution to get that X-Men ‘97 fix, and it’s in the comic books.
Aug. 12, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows is "pushing the limits" of what Ubisoft can do on PS5 and Xbox Series X
It’s going big on aspects like weather and lighting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis “pushing the limits” of whatUbisoftcan do with current-gen consoles. “But obviously there are great expectations. We always want to go better, which is what we’re trying to do with Shadows. We are pushing the limits of what we can do. It is something we have always wanted to do, but we wanted to find the right time.
Aug. 12, 2024
Kid Stuff is by far the best trait in Starfield, even if it did lead to a deeply embarrassing encounter in a nightclub
Now Playing | Having parents in Starfield is one of the biggest highlights of the RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m just about to try and pull off an important negotiation inStarfield. After arriving in the Astral Lounge in the bustling city of Neon, I put my persuasive skills to the test to get security details from a bartender, hack into a computer to rig the door to the forthcoming meeting spot, and got a secret passphrase from Walter Stroud.
Aug. 11, 2024
Despite pulling in 12,000 players this weekend, Valve still hasn't acknowledged the Overwatch-style shooter everyone knows it's making
Deadlock’s playtests are seemingly growing in size When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s long-rumoured but still-unannounced hero shooter is basically the worst kept secret in gaming this year, and despite the company remaining tight-lipped about the project everyone knows exists, more than 12,000 people were in-game this weekend. Rumblings about Deadlock have been swirling around the internet for a while, but the game is all but confirmed at this point.
Aug. 11, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard was always going to "pay off" the ending and "promise" of Inquisition's DLC
Solas is front and centre in the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis finally offering closure for the ending of Dragon Age: Inquisition, a decade after its release, but that was always the plan. Despite the fact that some version of Dragon Age 4 was floating around the minds ofBioWareemployees for a decade, the game’s main anchor was always firmly in place.
Aug. 11, 2024
Following Steam and Xbox's lead, PlayStation seems to be inviting players to leave user reviews on the PS Store
Not available directly from the PS5 console, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation is seemingly introducing written user reviews on its own digital storefront. The PS Store on PS5 has allowed players to rate games from one star to five stars for a while, but unlike competing digital storefronts on Steam and Xbox, PlayStation owners haven’t been able to type out their full opinions on games for others to see.
Aug. 11, 2024
GTA 6 might already be using AI-powered animation tech, says San Andreas dev: "If anyone is going to make that step it's going to be Rockstar"
“It’s time for a revolution” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6 could have already fired the first shot in an upcoming AI animation “revolution,” according to one veteran Rockstar developer. In an interview with SanInPlay, San Andreas and GTA 3 developer Obbe Vermeij said that the scene from theGTA 6trailer that he was most impressed by was the beach scene, in which “everybody seems to be doing something else.
Aug. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says some developers are also "disappointed" with Escalation of Freedom reaction: "The update had a bunch of nice stuff that isn't getting talked about"
Helldivers 2 once again contends with too many nerfs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developers also aren’t happy the latest update, its round of weapon nerfs, and how they’ve been received by players. Helldivers 2’s Escalation Of Freedomupdate bought a ton of good changes to the year’s best live service with a new tentacled enemy, creepy biome, and social menu fixes all cropping up in-game.
Aug. 11, 2024
This adorable city builder has "no objectives, no points, just good vibes" and plenty of cute vegetable folks living their best lives, and it's coming to PC next week
Create the perfect pixel art town in Gourdlets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wholesome pixel art city-building game Gourdlets finally has a release date, and it’s coming to PC next week – August 15, to be exact. Gourdlets is genuinely one of the cutest city builders I’ve ever seen, and its concept is even sweeter. Created by indie developer Preethi Vaidyanathan – AKA AuntyGames – the whole experience is designed to be totally “stress-free” with “no objectives, no points, just good vibes.
Aug. 10, 2024
The Witcher 4 "won't focus on Geralt," but his voice actor says he'll at least be "a part" of the RPG sequel
Doug Cockle confirms Geralt’s inclusion in Codename Polaris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Details about the untitledWitcher 4(codenamed Polaris) are tightly secured behindCD Projekt Red’s closed doors, but the voice actor behind Geralt of Rivia in the games and anime series has at least confirmed that his character will show up in some capacity. “The Witcher 4 has been announced.
Aug. 10, 2024
First footage for The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is shown behind closed doors at D23
Babu Frick is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans were in for a real treat as the first footage forThe Mandalorian and Grogumovie was shown at D23. PerDeadline, the brief clip sees Mando and Grogu touch fingers in a sweet moment. InThe Mandalorian season 3, Mando and Baby Yoda settled down together on Nevarro, but it’s unclear what our heroes are up to now.
Aug. 10, 2024
First Snow White trailer sees Gal Gadot's Evil Queen go after a singing and dancing Rachel Zegler as she frolics through the forest
Yes, the famous poison apple makes an appearance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forDisney’s long-awaited live-action Snow White remake is here. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Rachel Zegler is dressed in arguably a much different version of Snow White’s gown than we’re used to seeing. and frolics through the forest – where she meets up with the Seven Dwarfs, and the group sings the classic song “Whistle While You Work.
Aug. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO admits he's "not great at the game," but Arrowhead doesn't "base design on if I get my ass handed to me"
The flamethrower nerfs have spread to CEO Shams Jorjani When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are getting their butts whooped in light of recent nerfs and are responding with the heat that’s been taken from them, but divers aren’t alone in the struggle - Arrowhead Game Studios' CEO is also not faring well while trying to turn bugs into ash.
Aug. 10, 2024
Jude Law is a Jedi in the Goonies-inspired first trailer for Star Wars: Skeleton Crew
The long-awaited series is out this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew has been released – and it’s unlike anything we’ve seen from the franchise thus far. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, a group of kiddos decides to ditch school and embark on an adventure. When they happen upon a lost Jedi temple, they get thrown into the adventure of a lifetime – and become lost somewhere out in the galaxy.
Aug. 10, 2024
N64 modder continues to put Banjo-Kazooie into classic games, this time with a wonderful Zelda: Wind Waker invasion
After entering the N64 multiverse, Rare’s bear and bird take a trip to a GameCube classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Banjo-Kazooie mod is taking the beloved bird and bear to the flooded Hyrule of The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. It’s definitely a bummer to see Banjo and Kazooie rotting inMicrosoft’s growing IP graveyard, outside of a Super Smash Bros appearance years ago, but at least the iconic platforming mascots have gotten to visit almost every famous N64 location there is thanks to amazing modding efforts in recent years.
Aug. 10, 2024
Pixar surprise reveals new movie about a girl who trades brains with a beaver so she can live in their li'l kingdom, as one does
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixarhas surprise revealed a brand new animated movie that seemingly isn’t part of any existing franchises, and it’s about a girl who somehow exchanges brains with a beaver. It’s always a big deal when Pixar announces something completely out of the blue, and boy oh boy did Hoppers come way out of left field.
Aug. 10, 2024
Porting wizard pushes Minecraft to the limit by cramming 25 million blocks into their GameCube demake - beating the Switch version in the process
The process took “a month of extensive optimization” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since beginning its blocky domination during its 2009 early access period, Minecraft has made its way to pretty much every gaming platform on the market from Xboxes and PlayStations to the 3DS and PS Vita. Now, one indie developer is using Minecraft Beta 1.7.3 as a bedrock to make their own block-based game on the GameCube and Dreamcast.
Aug. 10, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director wants the RPG's character creator to be a "make-good": "Full disclosure, Dragon Age has traditionally not done skin tones well"
“We want everyone to be able to see themselves in this game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehopes thatDragon Age: The Veilguardwill help make up for the series' previous character creators, particularly when it comes to non-white skin tones. In an interview with Edge magazine, game director Corinne Busche acknowledged that some aspects of character creation were far from the series' high points.
Aug. 10, 2024
With 96% positive Steam reviews, the new Five Nights at Freddy's game is being called the best in the horror series' 10 year history - here's why I'm not surprised
Mega Cat Studios knows what it’s doing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The retro-styled Five Nights at Freddy’s: Into the Pit just launchedon Steamthis week and it’s already one of the highest rated in the series' 10 year history. Frankly, I’m not surprised. As soon as I found out the retro maestros over at Mega Cat Studios were handling the first pixel art Five Nights at Freddy’s game, I knew the project was in mighty good hands.
Aug. 9, 2024
Fallout 1 is getting an unofficial remake within Fallout 4 with an "overhauled leveling system" and all its classic quests, and its demo is finally available
You can now try out Fallout: Vault 13’s first open-world area When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fan-made Fallout 1 remake is in the workswithinFallout 4, and a demo is available to try out right now. The devs are going all out, creating a “completely overhauled leveling system that mirrors the original game’s complexity and depth,” and the “classic traits, perks, and skills system” from Fallout 1 are all being reintroduced, too.
Aug. 9, 2024
14 years after it was announced, Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio's serial killer series gets promising update
“I’m still involved. I never give up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I’m still involved. I never give up,” producer Stacey Sher recently toldDeadline. “It’s not imminent, but it is not ever far from my mind. Rick [Yorn], Leo [DiCaprio], Jen [Davisson], and Mr. Scorsese; we’re all still involved.” Operating in the late 19th century, Holmes is said to have killed anywhere from 27 to 200 people in his infamous World’s Fair Hotel, which is believed to have included a secret gas chamber, dissecting room, and crematorium.
Aug. 9, 2024
15-year Mass Effect and Dragon Age veteran says people join BioWare "to build a story-focused, single-player RPG" - so we probably won't see a repeat of Anthem
“Don’t try to do a bunch of different things you don’t have the expertize to do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A veteran of Mass Effect and Dragon Age with 15 yearsBioWareexperience has defended the work the studio did on its biggest flop, but says thatDragon Age: The Veilguardwill return to the company’s RPG roots. “I’m proud of a lot of things on Anthem,” Epler says.
Aug. 9, 2024
8 years later, Overwatch players have only just noticed a key costume detail on Tracer that's inexplicably missing from the sequel
Once you see it, you can’t unsee it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s somehow been over eight years since Overwatch first released, but loads of first-person shooter fans are only just noticing a key costume detail on Tracer that’s, for some reason, not been accounted for in Overwatch 2. Even if you’ve been playing Overwatch since the start, you might have missed that those bulky bits on Tracer’s forearms are actually gun holsters.
Aug. 9, 2024
A new Chinese crime thriller with a fresh Rotten Tomatoes score offers a different take on the detective genre
Big Screen Spotlight | Only the River Flows subverts expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only the River Flows, the latest film from Chinese director Wei Shujun, is a different kind of crime thriller. The movie, which premiered at last year’s Cannes Film Festival and competed in Un Certain Regard, takes the detective genre and runs with it – then sets it down, firmly, and forces the audience to look closely at it.
Aug. 9, 2024
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has been summoned onto the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Catch yourself a sighting of the ghost with the most before the long-awaited sequel arrives to haunt cinemas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcomingBeetlejuice Beetlejuiceissue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and you better believe it’s showtime! You’ll perhaps want to screw your eyes shut and reopen them to be sure of what you’re seeing – yes, that really is Michael Keaton in full make-up and stripe-tastic regale to spirit up his iconic ghost, and he’s flanked by Winona Ryder, who returns as Lydia Deetz, and Wednesday star Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter, Astrid.
Aug. 9, 2024
Bloodborne 2 can wait – just give me a Bluepoint remake of the original game
Opinion | A hunter is a hunter, even in 60 FPS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yharnam deserves a makeover Bloodborne review: “Only a few minor blotches spoil an otherwise immaculate picture” Now I’m no business brain, but you only need to look at the reaction toKai Cenatstreaming it to know Bloodborne’s popularity hasn’t waned in the nine years since its release.
Aug. 9, 2024
BlueAnt Soundblade review: “a sleek under-monitor solution that provides thunderous bass”
As an under-monitor soundbar, the BlueAnt Soundblade stands out thanks to its sleek, low-profile design and thunderous output. Missing features like proper EQ settings keep it from achieving its true audio potential, but it scores points for its thoughtful design and including all the ports you’ll need to hook up to PCs, TVs, and Bluetooth devices. Compact design Deep bass Remote included USB, Bluetooth, and aux No manual EQ settings
Aug. 9, 2024
Borderlands 3 gets its second update of 2024 and an excellent quality-of-life feature: you can skip to the end of the shooter if you've already got a max level character
There’s also a new auto-sell feature for gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after launch,Borderlands 3just got its second update of the year, and you’ll now be able to immediately create a max level character from the shooter’s main menu after you’ve beaten it once over. The only prerequisite for this is that you’ve beaten Borderlands 3 once with a max level character entirely of your own making.
Aug. 9, 2024
Borderlands stunt coordinator says they originally filmed the PG-13 movie for an R rating: "We were blowing people's heads off"
Many loyal fans of the game have criticized the film’s lack of violence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While its lackluster jokes and special effects are, obviously, disappointing, it doesn’t sting quite so much as the sanitized action when you discover that the film was actually shot as it was going to be R-rated… In a new interview withScreen Rant, Borderlands' stunt coordinator Jimmy O’Dee recalled how he and the team were frequently told to up the gore levels on set.
Aug. 9, 2024
I'm seriously tempted by this ridiculous board game bundle on Steam
Dune: Imperium, Scythe, Root, Terraforming Mars, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humble bundles are often aggressively good value, but this new Steam board game sale has me tempted. In the ‘Board Game Night’ offer, you can pick up digital versions of everything from Dune: Imperium and Wingspan to Scythe for just$18 / £13.93 at Humble. Because you’re getting 13 items here (nine digital board games and a couple of expansions), that’s a value of $166 reduced to a tiny fraction of what it should be.
Aug. 9, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine writers reveal details of Robert Downey Jr's intended Iron Man cameo
And before that scene was conceived, all of the Avengers were set to make appearances When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. was all geared up to cameo inDeadpool and Wolverine, but then he signed to be the MCU’s Doctor Doom behind the scenes… In a new spoiler-heavy interview withIndiewire, Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, who wrote the Marvel movie with Zeb Wells, Ryan Reynolds, and director Shawn Levy, revealed that Wade Wilson was originally interviewed for a spot on the Avengers team by Happy HoganandTony Stark in the early Earth-616 scene.
Aug. 9, 2024
Deadpool star Jack Kesy says he didn’t feel any pressure taking on Hellboy in new version: "The supporters, the haters, bring them on"
Exclusive: New Hellboy actor Jack Kesy tells us that he loves a “good challenge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellboy is getting reinvented once again in the new reboot, Hellboy: The Crooked Man. Based on one of Mike Mignola’s best comics, the R-rated movie casts a new leading man as the iconic demon, Jack Kesy. He follows in a long line of stars playing the character, including Ron Perlman and David Harbour.
Aug. 9, 2024
"I'll own this screwup": Helldivers 2 studio CEO apologizes for balance comments, admits fire weapon nerfs are "disappointing after we had a similar misstep earlier"
Shams Jorjani says a lot of feedback is still positive and useful for Arrowhead, however When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead’s CEO has said he’ll “own this screwup” after comments made surroundingHelldivers 2’s weapon nerfs and balance changes earlier this week. Arrowhead announced theHelldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond, which launched yesterday, August 8. As you can probably guess from the headline, it offers plenty of fire-based weapons like new flamethrowers, but just days prior, Arrowhead took significant steps to nerf fire weapons like the Incendiary Breaker in the hugeHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedomupdate.
Aug. 9, 2024
Fallout London devs are making plans to "launch our own indie games company," and with 500,000 downloads they're off to a great start
“It’ll be completely our own thing and we can create a game that we want to” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout London arrived two weeks ago to instant, massive success- to the tune of 500,000 downloads in the first day alone. Now it seems the devs have even bigger things in mind, with plans to start a new indie studio and build their own, original game.
Aug. 9, 2024
Where to pre-order the Astro Bot Limited Edition DualSense Controller
Is this the best-looking Limited Edition DualSense so far? Here’s where you can get it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monday, August 12, 11:33am BST:It’s not looking too great for stock levels at the moment. In the US, we have retail pages at Best Buy and PlayStation Direct, but no stock at either. In the UK, all the units seem to have been swept up, with Very even falling short of demand.
Aug. 9, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's 2 has released four script samples for the new movie… but only one of them is real
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There is one more surprise before the day is over. We will be releasing one page from the actual Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 movie screenplay,” said game creatorScottGameson Twitter. “Of course, it might be more interesting if it were released alongside three FAKE screenplay pages. It will be up to the fanbase to figure out which page is REAL.
Aug. 9, 2024
For 15 years, this MMO player has held on to a letter his late father sent him in World of Warcraft: "He made sure I'd always have something to remind me"
I’m not crying, you’re crying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft player has shared the incredibly touching account of an in-game letter from his late father he’s kept in his inventory for 15 years. WoW player Footlin, who first shared his story onReddit, tells GamesRadar+ he got into the game at a young age after watching his father and older cousin play together.
Aug. 9, 2024
For the first time ever in Call of Duty, Black Ops 6's Zombies mode lets you save and quit, and there are some pretty weird reactions to that
Everyone act normal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will let solo Zombies players finally pause and save their game to continue later, and there are some pretty weird reactions to that. Earlier this week, theBlack Ops 6 Zombiesmode got a huge information blast, revealing that it’d be returning to the traditional ‘Rounds-Based Zombies’ format.
Aug. 9, 2024
GTA 6's 2025 release is still on the cards, and while user content won't be the dominant force, its publisher is already "excited" about modding
Take-Two’s CEO doesn’t think user-generated content is the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Take-Two head Strauss Zelnick was asked during an earnings call about the publisher’s attitude towards modding and user-generated content. “We’ve been very open-minded, and we certainly are very excited about many things that our users are delivering in their engagement with our titles and other people’s titles,” Zelnick said (as reported byPC Games Insider).
Aug. 9, 2024
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola has "mixed feelings" about some of the other Hellboy movies, but thinks the new R-rated version is "amazing"
Exclusive: Hellboy creator Mike Mignola compares working on new reboot with previous adaptations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con, Mignola opened up about how much he enjoyed being involved from the very beginning. “So often I would come in late on projects where somebody else had already put the pieces together in a way that didn’t quite fit,” he told us.
Aug. 9, 2024
Henry Cavill made himself sick after bringing a superhero-level of dedication to his Deadpool and Wolverine cameo
Wolverine would be proud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are plenty of incredibleDeadpool and Wolverine cameos, butHenry Cavill as a Wolverine variantis undoubtedly a stand-out. Now, it turns out that the Superman actor actually brought an incredible level of dedication to his 20-second-long appearance. Director Shawn Levy shared some insight withThe New York Timesin a spoiler-filled breakdown of theMarvel Phase 5movie’s biggest surprises.
Aug. 9, 2024
FC 25 Player Roles list and Role Familiarity guide
How FC 25 Player Roles work and what happens if you use them out of position When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 25 Player Roles expand upon the PlayStyles feature introduced in FC 24, with the overall aim of giving individual stars even more personality. They determine how team-mates move both with and without the ball inEA FC 25– and are further enhanced by two additional elements called Focus and Role Familiarity.
Aug. 9, 2024
Indie games need to be "cheap as f*** or expensive as hell," says publisher warning of industry "death cycle"
“Steam is making more money, but like 50 percent of that revenue is being generated by 1 percent of the games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One indie publisher says the industry is in a “death cycle,” where it’s harder than ever to get a game signed, and more and more revenue is being hoovered up by major studios.
Aug. 9, 2024
Lord of the Rings star says "no one got paid anything" for the epic fantasy trilogy
Cate Blanchett said she was paid in “free sandwiches” for all three Lord of the Rings movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cate Blanchett says she and her co-stars didn’t make very much money off the Lord of the Rings franchise – which comes as a shock. “Are you kidding me?” Blanchett replied when Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen suggested that her biggest paycheck was from Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy (viaVariety).
Aug. 9, 2024
Madden 25 best players list and 99 Club guide
McCaffrey, Mahomes and Kelce fight for top spot on the Madden 25 best players list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Madden 25 best players list doesn’t exactly kick off with a surprise – its top-ranked athlete also happens to be the game’s cover star. But you can’t say Christian McCaffrey is undeserving of the honor, and he’s joined in theMadden 2599 Club by Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce, and Trent Williams.
Aug. 9, 2024
Marathon development is reportedly facing trouble at Bungie: "There's a reason that it was planned for this year and slipped a whole year"
“The sentiment I’ve heard is not great around it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marathon is a revival of the decades-old Bungie FPS series that paved the way for Halo - but instead of a narrative-driven Doom-like, it’s now a PvP extraction shooter. We’ve seen far too little of the game to make any real judgments about it, but the gaming community’s collective live service fatigue means it’s going to have an uphill battle convincing players to give it a fair shot even if it can escape the internal struggles at Bungie.
Aug. 9, 2024
Monster Hunter's loyal Gunlance enjoyers are eating good in Wilds as the unpopular weapon finally seems to have been given some love: "WE ARE SO BACK!"
The Gunlance looks better than ever in Monster Hunter Wilds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsis threatening us all with a good time, asCapcomhas now unveiled its often unpopular Gunlance weapon, and it now looks ridiculously cool. Gunlances have been around for some time now, having first debuted in Monster Hunter 2 over 18 years ago, and while the concept of a piercing weapon with the ability to fire out explosives is pretty rad, over the years they’ve proved to berather divisive.
Aug. 9, 2024
Netflix responds to Arcane season 2, Terminator Zero, and more leak, says its team is "aggressively taking action"
“One of our post production partners has been compromised” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix says it’s “aggressively taking action” after several of its upcoming titles were leaked. Earlier this week, the likes of Spellbound, Terminator Zero, Dandadan, Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain, and Arcane season 2 were uploaded to Twitter and 4Chan, and then circulated across wider platforms online.
Aug. 9, 2024
New horror movie with disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score is getting a sequel – but not in the way you might expect
The Watchers follow-up Stay in the Light will release in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. M. Night Shyamalan-produced horror-thriller The Watched is getting a sequel – just not in the way you’re probably expecting. Directed by Shyamalan’s daughter Ishana Night Shyamalan, the movie follows Mina (Dakota Johnson), an artist who finds herself trapped in a remote, concrete cabin with three strangers after getting lost in a forest in western Ireland.
Aug. 9, 2024
New look at Daredevil: Born Again shows Charlie Cox’s titular hero and nemesis Kingpin in a new light – and might tease a new villain
D23 previews new Daredevil: Born Again art When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brand new Daredevil: Born Again promotional art has been unveiled atDisney’s annual fan event D23, giving us a closer look at Daredevil, Kingpin, and a possible hint to another comic book character. The art, which you can see below, was posted on Twitter byPhase Zeroin attendance at the event who say the graffiti-like promo art was presented through a TVA time door in what looks to be a makeshift NYC alleyway.
Aug. 9, 2024
No, Leia isn't getting married - she's joining the dark side with a "startling" father-daughter team-up in Star Wars: Darth Vader #50
Derek Chew’s variant cover for Star Wars: Darth Vader #50 shows what happens when Leia becomes Vader’s dark side apprentice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the original Star Wars trilogy, Darth Vader tries to entice his son Luke Skywalker to join the dark side and rule the galaxy by his side. But it’s hinted that there’s another possible Force user in the family - Luke’s secret twin sister Leia Organa.
Aug. 9, 2024
One of World of Warcraft: The War Within's beta's most-beloved features turns out to be a bug that Blizzard is fixing, and folks aren't happy
Sorry, outfit drops aren’t happening like that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft developer has confirmed that The War Within’s beta rewarding players with appearance items linked to the race they’re playing was actually a bug, and it’ll be fixed. Back when The War Within was in beta, players were somewhat pleasantly surprised with the fact that their characters were rewarded with cosmetic items that they couldn’t equip.
Aug. 9, 2024
Project Sigil is "the Minecraft of D&D" according to developers
Interview | The team behind D&D’s new virtual tabletop explains all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trickiest thing about D&D Project Sigil is describing it.Is this a video game? No – but thanks to flashy Unreal Engine graphics that are reminiscent of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’d be forgiven for assuming so. What about a virtual tabletop like Roll20, then?
Aug. 9, 2024
Ryan Reynolds posts a perfect goodbye to Chris Evans' Johnny Storm after Deadpool and Wolverine cameo
Flame off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has posted the first official look at Chris Evans' cameo inDeadpool and Wolverine, sharing the perfect goodbye to the character. Posting onInstagram, the Wade Wilson star thanked Evans for joining the movie – and elaborated why it was so important to bring him back one last time. “Part of the movie’s theme is saying goodbye… And one of the gifts of working on the film is that we got to say goodbye on different terms,” he wrote.
Aug. 9, 2024
Steam's latest sale throws a spotlight on great games from tiny teams, including Stardew Valley and a blackjack roguelike with the Balatro dev's seal of approval
D&D-spoofing blackjack? Sign me up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Steam sale is upon us, and while this one’s not directly hosted byValve, it is shining a fantastic spotlight on some of the best games made by tiny dev teams - including a gambling roguelike so good it’s even got the Balatro dev’s seal of approval. Yogscast Games - yes, the popular streaming group has its own indie publishing label - is presenting theTiny Teams event on Steam, highlighting “very best of video games made by small teams from around the world.
Aug. 9, 2024
Stormgate review: "A little messy and a little too complicated"
Stormgate has the makings of a great RTS, but it needs a stronger identity of its own in its full release. Nostalgic Blizzard vibes Evocative factions A solid RTS experience Maybe too referential Slow pace of play Likely to radically change Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Following its release into Early Access on July 30, I’ve had the opportunity to complete what exists of the single player campaign while also managing to put some time into the game’s online multiplayer.
Aug. 9, 2024
The 32 greatest movies that derailed careers
When these movies hit theaters, some stars began to dim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not all movies are created equally. While some movies christen stars and directors as the next best thing, and sometimes overnight, some movies can ruin careers just as fast. Hollywood is an industry entirely cultivated on image, which can make the decision to act in or direct certain movies feel precarious and calculated like a game of chess.
Aug. 9, 2024
The devs behind the acclaimed Metroidvania Blasphemous are teasing something new coming Fall 2024, and no one knows if it's another sequel, DLC, or something else
Blasphemous 3? Blasphemous 2 DLC? Who knows? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind Blasphemous andBlasphemous 2are teasing the full reveal of a new project arriving very soon, but no one on Earth seems to know what the heck it is. “The bells toll again, Penitent One. Your patience has been a virtue, but you need not wait for much longer,” reads the tweet.
Aug. 9, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom introduces two new characters to the series, and gives Zelda's dad a massive glow-up
The King of Hyrule returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New and returning characters forThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomhave been unveiled ahead of launch next month. The Legend of Zelda’s official Japanese Twitter account just revealed a handful of new and familiar faces for Echoes of Wisdom. First up, just below, is a familiar face: it’s the King of Hyrule, returning once again to step into the role of Princess Zelda’s father figure.
Aug. 9, 2024
The new Ultimate Black Cat makes her debut and the "Strange Doctor" joins Ultimate Black Panther in Marvel's November 2024 Ultimate Universe advance solicitations
Marvel’s advance solicitations for its Ultimate Universe titles have arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s new reborn Ultimate Universe is rapidly expanding, with every month adding more heroes and villains to the roster of characters getting an Ultimate twist, and November will be no different. November’s Ultimate Universe titles bring the addition of the Ultimate Black Cat to Kingpin’s new Ultimate Sinister Six in Ultimate Spider-Man, and a look at the plague doctor-esque “Strange Doctor” who will become an unlikely ally to the Ultimate Black Panther.
Aug. 9, 2024
This gentle, calming gardening life sim is just what I need to decompress and relax
Indie Spotlight | The Garden Path is taking me back to my Animal Crossing New Horizons days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Each day I’m welcomed back into The Garden Path, I fall into its relaxing rhythm. I wander through the garden I’ve become the caretaker of over the last few weeks, stopping to collect some chamomile I’ll later use to brew some tea.
Aug. 9, 2024
Venom War #1 puts the last person you'd ever expect back in the symbiote - Spider-Man
Peter Parker is back in black for Venom War #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Venom War has officially begun. And withwriter Al Ewing promising Newsarama that the big symbiote-centric crossover would crown the “one true Venom,“it may turn out that the least likely candidate of all could at least be in the running - Peter Parker.
Aug. 9, 2024
Channing Tatum is willing his canceled Gambit movie into existence – and has spoken to Kevin Feige about it
Ryan Reynolds is backing him too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finally, Tatum’s version of Remy LeBeau got to see the light of day in the Deadpool threequel in a sequence set in The Void, alongside Wesley Snipes as Blade and Jennifer Garner as Elektra. Fans loved his interpretation andhave been calling for a full movie to go into production, something that Tatum is willing to happen too.
Aug. 8, 2024
39 of the biggest Borderlands movie Easter eggs and game references
Dozens of Pandora’s finest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As to be expected from the first cinematic trip to Pandora, the Borderlands movie is filled with references, Easter eggs, and nods toGearbox’s iconic looter-shooter series. From background details you almost missed to love letters to Borderlands past, we’re here to found up the biggest Easter eggs from the adaptation, which stars Cate Blanchett, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Aug. 8, 2024
After announcing price hikes, Disney Plus confirms password-sharing crackdown to begin next month
It’s finally happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneyboss Bob Iger has confirmed that Disney Plus’ password-sharing crackdown is about to kick off. On an earnings call, the CEO said that it would begin “in earnest” in September, some seven months after paid sharing was first announced. The company had already begun rolling it out across a few markets in June, and Iger says the feedback has been good.
Aug. 8, 2024
After burning down an iconic MMO casino, Old School RuneScape spends 2 years crafting a new anti-gambling bomb because 'Deathmatching' was a huge source of real-world trading
Deathmatching is “majorly, if not always, linked to real world trading” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years ago, Old School RuneScape banned the Duel Arena, an area of the game where players would gather to gamble for money and high-level gear through combat. Now, developer Jagex says it’s banning an alternative form of high-stakes dueling. One of those ways was “Deathmatching,” a to-the-death PvP fight where the winner would get to keep the agreed-upon high-end gear that the loser dropped.
Aug. 8, 2024
Amazing Spider-Man #55 pits Peter Parker against his greatest enemy - an awkward date
Check out a preview of interior pages from Amazing Spider-Man #55 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazing Spider-Man #55 is on the way, and it also marks the legacy numbered Amazing Spider-Man #949. With the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #950 just around the corner, #55/949 is setting the stage by putting Peter Parker into one of the few situations where he’s the most vulnerable: trying to get in the good graces of his date Shay Marken, who he’s blown it with several times already.
Aug. 8, 2024
Amazon's Like a Dragon TV show cast explain how it's totally different to other yakuza stories we have seen before
Exclusive | The team behind the new video game adaptation reveal how it stands out within the crowded crime drama genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. tThe crime drama genre is a pretty crowded one across all forms of media, from novels to the big screen, from games to TV shows. And that’s especially true for stories that focus on the world of the yakuza, the name given to members of organized crime syndicates in Japan.
Aug. 8, 2024
Amazon's Like a Dragon: Yakuza TV show cast reveal that they have never played the games: "we wanted to do our own version"
Exclusive | The cast explain why the team behind the new adaptation actually stopped them from playing the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Excitement is building for the upcoming release of TV show Like a Dragon: Yakuza, Amazon’s latest video game adaptation which hopes to follow in the footsteps of their hit series from earlier this yearFallout.
Aug. 8, 2024
Another one of Marvel's non-canonical sidekicks from the New Champions is coming to the Marvel Universe in Scarlet Witch's new student Amaranth
Meet Amaranth, the new protege of Wanda Maximoff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amaranth is coming to the Marvel Universe in November’s Scarlet Witch #6 by writer Steve Orlando and artist Lorenzo Tammetta, and she’s bringing Wanda’s own teacher Agatha Harkness with her. Here’s a gallery of covers of Scarlet Witch #9 by Russell Dauterman, Meghan Hetrick, Iván Talavera, and Leirix:
Aug. 8, 2024
Bandai Namco says some obscure action-RPG called Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree "was a hit" that made a ton of money
Who would’ve thunk it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hold onto your seats, folks,Elden Ring’s universally acclaimedShadow of the Erdtree DLCthat everybody has been raving about for weeks sold really well. As revealed in Elden Ring publisherBandai Namco’sfirst quarter financial results, Shadow of the Erdtree boosted the company’s digital operating profit in its entertainment sector by 553% year-over-year, enough to prompt this ecstatic, over-the-top reaction in the document: “On the business side, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree, the major downloadable content of the home console game Elden Ring, was a hit, contributing to the operating results in the Digital Business.
Aug. 8, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong's final trailer showcases "never-seen-before combat gameplay" and cutscenes from its "actual PC version"
Black Myth: Wukong has gone gold, and the devs have one final trailer for us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer for Black Myth: Wukong is upon us, and almost four years on from that initial reveal, it’s looking even better than ever. Game Science’s Chinese mythology-inspired action RPG has felt like a long time coming, but it’s finally launching on PC and PS5 on August 20 (Xbox fans will unfortunately have to sit tight, with no Series X|S release date confirmed yet).
Aug. 8, 2024
Borderlands movie ending explained: Lilith's powers, the Vault, and your biggest questions answered
A Vault of answers from Borderlands' final act When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Major spoilers for Borderlands below! The long-awaited live-actionBorderlandsmovie is quite the action-packed doozy – and you might be a little confused about everything that went down. Lucky for you, that’s where we come in. The film centers on Lilith (Cate Blanchett) who learns that her destiny lies within her home planet of Pandora, whether she likes it or not.
Aug. 8, 2024
Borderlands review: "A frenetic and disorderly shambles gamers are likely to loathe"
The Gearbox title gamers loved has spawned a frenetic and disorderly shambles they’re likelier to loathe. Claptrap? You said it. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Thanks toFuriosa’sdesolate sandscapes,Deadpool and Wolverine’sVoid, and the decaying remains of Earth we saw inKingdom of the Planet of the Apes, we have hardly been short of apocalyptic wastelands this summer.
Aug. 8, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 isn't even out yet, but modders are already taking advantage of a leaked build to give players Max Payne-like super dive abilities
Manipulating gravity can be really fun, it turns out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6isn’t even out yet, but modders are already manipulating the shooter to grant players Max Payne-like super dives. Earlier this week, an in-progress developer build of Black Ops 6 seemingly leaked online via the PlayStation Store, granting players the ability to download and keep it for a very limited time before it was removed.
Aug. 8, 2024
Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man graphic novel series gets its first video game adaptation
Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is an all-ages platformer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dog Man: Mission Impawsible is a new 2D side-scrolling platform game forSteam,PlayStation 5,Nintendo Switch, andXbox Series Xthat sees players chase a thief across 50 levels and five different worlds. According to publisher Mindscape, “Players will explore eight iconic locations from the Dog Man universe, including City Hall, the Giant Marshmallow Factory, and various jails.
Aug. 8, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director reveals which X-Men cameo was never on the table
Professor X was never going to appear in Deadpool and Wolverine, says Shawn Levy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine is bursting with cameos, from Dafne Keen’s X-23 and Wunmi Mosaku’s Hunter B-15 to Wesley Snipes' Blade. One Marvel character that was “never considered” for the movie, however, was Professor X. Despite it being heavily rumored that he was set to appear in the threequel, director Shawn Levy has revealed they “never even discussed” whether or not the telepathic X-Men leader should be involved.
Aug. 8, 2024
Director of new R-rated Hellboy movie says he approached it like a Stephen King adaptation: "It’s a horror story"
Exclusive: Brian Taylor wanted to keep the new adaptation simple When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellboy is going full horror in new adaptation, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, an R-rated reimagining of Mike Mignola’s comic books. This time around, Jack Kesy dons the iconic prosthetics to play the superpowered demon based on the limited series of the same name. Set in the ’50s, it follows Hellboy in rural Appalachia as he finds himself mixed up with a small community haunted by witches.
Aug. 8, 2024
Does Borderlands have a post-credits scene?
Should you wait until after the credits roll on Borderlands? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Mild Borderlands spoilers below! The long-awaited live-actionBorderlandshas arrived – and we know what you’re thinking. Post-credit scenes are pretty popular nowadays, and we can credit Marvel movies for that. With the CEO ofGearboxsaying that a Borderlands Cinematic Universe has been planned, fans might feel inclined to stay seated after the credits roll to see if there’s a post-credit scene that might tease the next Borderlands movie.
Aug. 8, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director says the RPG won't repeat Inquisition's most infamous mistake: "You spent ten hours in the Hinterlands"
On The Veilguard, BioWare says “pacing is important to us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard has no plans to repeat the missteps of the infamous Hinterlands from Dragon Age: Inquisition. Speaking to Edge magazine, creative director John Epler says that the team behindDragon Age: The Veilguard"wanted to build a crafted, curated experience for the player.
Aug. 8, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't let you control your companions because you can't handle it: "This is a much higher actions-per-minute game"
“It wasn’t actually adding to the experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard won’t let players have full control over their companions, butBioWaresays that’s because there’s so much to do that it doesn’t want you to be overwhelmed. Speaking to Edge magazine, game director Corinne Busche explained whyDragon Age: The Veilguardis dropping the party-controlling formula of previous games, even as it drops your companion count from three to two.
Aug. 8, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's "expansive" major city is bigger than anything else in the RPG series, but it only got that way because of a single line from Inquisition
Thank you, Dorian Pavus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard will show players a city bigger than anything they’ve seen in the rest of the RPG series - that was shaped by a single line from Inquisition. For the first time in the entire series,Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill take players to Minrathous. Despite carrying significant weight in the story, the biggest city in Thedas has never appeared in the game, something art director Matthew Rhodes acknowledges in an interview with Edge magazine: “People who have a history with Dragon Age have thought about what Minrathous might be like.
Aug. 8, 2024
Will there be a Borderlands 2?
We’ve answered your burning questions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands video game franchise has spawned several sequels – but what about the first live-action adaptation? The film, directed by Eli Roth, stars Cate Blanchett as fan-favorite character Lilith who is forced to return to her home planet of Pandora on a mission. Lilith appears in the first Borderlands game, Borderlands 2, and Borderlands 3…so it would make sense for her story to continue across another movie or two.
Aug. 8, 2024
Ex Dishonored devs' new action RPG is "like Fallout meets Dishonored," and its creative director says it hits something that "games from Obsidian are pretty good at"
We’ve now been shown our first look at the upcoming RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The founder of Dishonored studioArkane, Raphael Colantonio, has revealed a few new details about his next game at Weird West developer Wolfeye Studios, which sounds like it’s going to be particularly exciting for Fallout fans. Wolfeye Studios still hasn’t revealed the name of its next game, but it’s going to be an action RPG, and in a new interview withEurogamer, creative director Colantonio and executive producer Julien Roby (also a former Arkane and Dishonored dev) tease that it’s supposed to be “something like Fallout meets Dishonored.
Aug. 8, 2024
Fortnite's changes to Battle Pass exclusivity are a hit, but fans want Epic to take it further: "A good first step, but not what people were asking for"
Spider-Man, Darth Vader and many more skins are locked behind old Battle Passes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Battle Passexclusivity will soon be a thing of the pastinFortnite, asEpic Gameshas confirmed that items released in future Battle Passes will have a chance of showing up in the Item Shop at a later date. While the response to this has generally been positive, fans are still hoping that things might one day go a step further.
Aug. 8, 2024
Hear me out, the Switch 2 should be more like the Nintendo 3DS
Opinion | Drastic 3DS-less times call for drastic dual-screen measures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a sucker for retro handhelds, so I’d forgive you for thinking I’m blinded by nostalgia when I say I want theSwitch 2to draw inspiration from the 3DS. I mean, surely reverting to using dual screens and a stylus that will inevitably end up lost is a technological step backward, right?
Aug. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says devs get "tons of feedback" but have "no good tools" for dealing with it, as yet another update has some players up in arms over nerfs
Escalation indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Helldivers 2’s latest update launches to familiar balance complaints, Arrowhead’s CEO says the studio needs to better organize the flood of feedback it receives. Speaking on Twitter,Helldivers 2boss Shams Jorjani acknowledges thepopular talking pointsaround flamethrower changes and the new difficulty option before sharing that the team is considering all of that and thinking about its next steps.
Aug. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2's official feedback form is finally here, letting players impart impressions on armor, weapons, Stratagems, planets, hazards, and more
This is Arrowhead’s “more robust” way of getting feedback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s official feedback form for players to fill in is finally here, just a few days after Arrowhead’s CEO said it would be looking for a more official way of collating player feedback. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2 devs once again came under fire for extensive fire-based weapon nerfs, and CEO Shams Jorjani added at the time that Arrowhead was listening to feedback, and would react accordingly.
Aug. 8, 2024
Hit erotic comic Sweet Paprika gets a "spicy" new spin-off from Scarlet Witch writer Steve Orlando
Open For Business is an expansion of a previous short story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here are the covers for the first issue, from Pilliu, Andolfo, Robbi Rodriguez, Godtail, plus a polybagged cover from Pilliu, and a Showgirls homage variant from Lou Lou la Duchesse de Rière. “When Steve proposed that we follow up on the story he and Emilio had done for Sweet Paprika: Black White & Pink #1, we didn’t think twice,” said Mirka Andolfo in a statement.
Aug. 8, 2024
How to get Diablo 4 Mother's Gifts fast
Mother’s Gifts in Diablo 4 can be taken to Istel in Zarbinzet and exchanged for a selection of rewards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Mother’s Gifts are the latest resource linked to seasonal progress, so after you’ve completed the initial ritual and spoken with Istel, you’ll need to find plenty more of it to increase your standing with what’s left of the Mother’s Triune.
Aug. 8, 2024
In Starfield, I've resorted to crime in my quest to collect every novelty mug in the RPG
Now Playing | Forget credits! Novelty mugs are now the greatest treasure in Starfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InStarfield, I open up a locker aboard a star station and audibly gasp. You might assume I’ve found a legendary weapon, a fancy spacesuit, or even a hefty stack of credsticks. And sure, looting any one of those things is nothing to sneer at, but I’ve found something so much better… I’d even go as far as to say it’s the ultimate treasure in the RPG: a mug.
Aug. 8, 2024
Influential visual novel finally gets official English release after 20 years, and fans can only post through it as characters and backgrounds straight up appear in the wrong scenes
Type-Moon fixed the Fate/Stay Night bugs in a matter of hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fate/Stay Night Remastered release was horrendous on PC yesterday, with the wrong characters and scenes being loaded in at times and pieces of scenery falling through the screen. Fate/Stay Night is arguably one of the most influential visual novels ever made, and so its Remastered release yesterday, August 8, was incredibly anticipated by fans around the world.
Aug. 8, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza TV show will include appearances from game actors and we're secretly hoping for Nugget
Exclusive: The Like a Dragon cast open up on the “close connection” the Amazon series will have with the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actors from the Like a Dragon video game series will appear in Prime Video’s upcoming Like a Dragon: Yakuza TV show. While speaking to GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con, Kento Kaku – who plays Kiryu’s best friend Nishiki – says (via translation) that there will be a “close connection” to RGG Studio’s long-running series.
Aug. 8, 2024
Marvel Rivals: Everything we know so far
Here’s everything you need to know about the Marvel Rivals platforms, gameplay, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals is here, with the free-to-play superhero PVP shooter now available across multiple platforms. As NetEase’s answer to Overwatch, the team-based experience lets you pick from a roster of Marvel heroes and villains, with characters from Guardians of the Galaxy, X-Men, Spider-Man, and more.
Aug. 8, 2024
MSI Titan 18 HX review: “truly lives up to its name”
The Titan truly lives up to its name. MSI’s latest flagship is an overload of power that many simply won’t need to pay for. If you’ve got the cash and you’re looking to double up with some content creation this is the most powerful machine I’ve seen yet - but otherwise there’s far better value for money elsewhere. Incredible specs Gorgeous 4K Mini LED display Snappy mechanical keyboard Fantastic performance
Aug. 8, 2024
Netflix confirms The Diplomat season 2 release date, as it shares first look at a windswept Keri Russell
Halloween just got a bit more… political When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has finally confirmed when The Diplomat season 2 will start streaming – and fortunately for fans, the release date is not too long of a wait away. On August 8, the platform took to Twitter toshare a cryptic first lookat the new chapter, which features a soldier and a windswept Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) alongside the caption: “The call is coming from inside the house.
Aug. 8, 2024
Netflix suffers "the biggest leaking disaster in anime history" as significant chunk of its 2024 slate appears online
Be careful of leaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Per theAnime News Network, the leak was first uncovered when low-resolution clips appeared online, with watermarks and timestamps visible. Terminator Zero, Ranma ½, and Dandadan were the worst impacted with full episodes appearing. The content hasn’t just appeared on social media either, with some making it onto torrent websites as well in what appears to be a huge breach for Netflix.
Aug. 8, 2024
New horror movie from Ocean Eleven's director gets a chilling first teaser – and it's giving us big In A Violent Nature vibes
NEON has unveiled a first look at Steven Soderbergh’s latest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for new horror Presence is here – and it’s giving us big In A Violent Nature vibes. While the chilling clip (which you can watch above) is very brief, it effectively showcases the film’s unique selling point: the fact that it’s a haunted house movie told from the perspective of the evil entity doing the spooking.
Aug. 8, 2024
Nintendo never made the Wii game I always wanted, but it's now a reality thanks to the fan game of my dreams
Wuhu Island Explorer is everything I dreamed of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wii game that I always wanted was never made by Nintendo, but thankfully, all these years later, a fan created it, and it looks like everything I dreamed it would be. It’s been almost 17 years now since the release of Wii Fit, and our first introduction to the paradise that is Wuhu Island.
Aug. 8, 2024
One of the best indie action-RPGs of the past decade is getting a Kingdom Hearts-inspired follow-up that builds "on top of the best aspects," and it sure is pretty
Alabaster Dawn, from the people behind CrossCode, promises “30-60 hours of playtime,” and I don’t know if that’ll be enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Radical Fish Games has revealed Alabaster Dawnwith a shockingly pretty trailer that showcases the studio’s knack for creating 2.5D pixel art worlds teeming with as much life and vibrancy as any full 3D AAA game.
Aug. 8, 2024
Palworld dev hits back at claims that the survival hit is a "meme game" that has "burned up," and defends Helldivers 2 while they're at it: "As long as someone is enjoying them then surely it's a win?"
“Is Palworld really a meme game, though? Is Helldivers?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s community manager Bucky is once again here to let you know that you really don’t have to stress about a game’s peak concurrent player count, regardless of whether it’s the popular survival game or something else likeHelldivers 2. Following a Steam stats comparison onTwitterbetweenPalworldand Helldivers 2, one user coins the age of “meme gaming,” where you “seek to burn bright and strong” but you know you’ll “burn up fast no matter what.
Aug. 8, 2024
Risk of Rain 2 lead says new owner Gearbox has done right by the roguelike icon: "What Gearbox has allowed us to do and create has been incredibly exciting and fun"
The house of Borderlands bought the IP years ago and is handling the new Risk of Rain 2 DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I love that Gearbox has allowed us to have this small team to capture that indie feel,” design lead Bruno Fontanetti says in an interview with GamesRadar+. “I feel like if we had expanded into a huge team, it would have been harder to carry on the spirit of this thing.
Aug. 8, 2024
Risk of Rain 2, one of our favorite roguelikes, is getting a game-changing character: the Seeker, a team-reviving beast inspired by classic RPG monks and Tai Chi
Risk of Rain 2’s next DLC, Seekers of the Storm, brings a feature fans have wanted for years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Risk of Rain 2’s upcoming Seekers of the Storm DLC will introduce a new playable Survivor fittingly called the Seeker, and she already sounds like a game-changer for one of thebest roguelikesfor co-op. She’s an AoE bruiser inspired by classical RPG monks, and she’s got a full-on, Mercy from Overwatch-style team revive – the sort of round-swinging, friend-saving mechanic that many players have wanted for years.
Aug. 8, 2024
Sequel to new George Clooney and Brad Pitt action movie Wolfs already in the works one month before release
Wolfs 2 is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking forward to the George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple TV Plus starrer Wolfs? Well, we have good news for you as before the first film has even hit the streamer, a sequel is already in the works. Apple Original Films has made a deal with Wolfs director Jon Watts to write, direct, and produce a sequel for the upcoming movie, as reported byDeadline.
Aug. 8, 2024
Somehow, the video game movie curse returned, as Borderlands debuts to a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes
The movie isn’t a hit with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlandsmay have singlehandedly brought back the video game adaptation curse. While TV shows likeThe Last of UsandFalloutand movies likeSonic the HedgehogandThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehave been well-received by audiences and critics alike, it seems like the same can’t be said for Borderlands. Based on the video game series of the same name and directed by Thanksgiving helmer Eli Roth, the film follows outlaw Lilith (Cate Blanchett), who leads a ragtag team of misfits on a mission to rescue a missing girl.
Aug. 8, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws doesn't let you kill or steal from friendly civilians, and just like that my hopes of GTA in space have been dashed
Alas, Star Wars Outlaws is no Grand Theft Starship, but it still looks pretty neat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bunch of newStar Wars Outlawsdetails have surfaced, and while most of them are very exciting, there’s one I’m just a little bummed out about. Gaming content creatorJorRaptorrecently was able to spend four hours playing Star Wars Outlaws and graciously lent us his insights both in video form and in a comprehensive list onTwitter.
Aug. 8, 2024
Terraria creator once again proves he's his own game's biggest fan by getting Zelda-inspired fan art of an iconic sword tattooed on his shoulder
To be fair, that’s a really cool Terra Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Terraria has shown off a couple of new tattoos inspired by his own game. Andrew “Redigit” Spinks, the president of studio Re-Logic, took to Twitter to reveal two tattoos inspired by Terraria. On one shoulder, Spinks has both the iconic forest tree that appears in the game’s title screen and a version of the Terra Blade inspired by fan-art that incorporates the blade into a mock-up of the cover art for The Legend of Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link.
Aug. 8, 2024
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime's manga author has composed two original stories for its action RPG adaptation, and they both feature a "powerful new enemy"
Fuse is here with new stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles features original storylines from the manga’s author themselves. Bandai Namco’s That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Isekai Chronicles is out today, August 8, across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch. Over on thePlayStation Blog, the developer and publisher revealed that the brand new action RPG actually features original storylines from author Fuse.
Aug. 8, 2024
The Genki Savepoint looks like a PS2 memory card for your Steam Deck, and it could solve one of my biggest handheld issues
It can also turn your Asus ROG Ally into a Steam Deck (sort of) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love carrying a chunk of my PC library around on the Steam Deck, but part of me always longs for extra space. Yes, I am being super greedy considering I’ve already modded my handheld with a 2TB drive, and I’ve got a 1TB microSD card on standby just in case.
Aug. 8, 2024
The Steam Deck dock I’d use in my living room just dropped to under $30
A discrete Steam Deck dock for your TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thebest Steam Deck docktakes pride of place in my living room, but I totally get why some players (or their co-habitants) might not want a handheld cradle cluttering their space. Luckily, options like the Syntech mini dock exist, which crams everything you’ll need to hookValve’s handheld to a TV into a compact puck.
Aug. 8, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 ending explained: how does the Netflix show end?
Your biggest questions about the final season, answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait is over:The Umbrella Academy season 4has finally arrived on Netflix, wrapping up the story of the Hargreeves siblings once and for all. The final installment only has six episodes compared to the usual 10, so there’s a lot to pack in and a lot of loose threads to tie up – especially with the introduction of some new faces, played by The Last of Us' Nick Offerman, Parks and Recreation’s Megan Mullally, and Arrested Development’s David Cross.
Aug. 8, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 post-credits scene explained: does the final season of the Netflix show have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around once the credits start rolling? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Umbrella Academy season 4 is now streaming on Netflix, bringing the beloved comic book adaptation to an end. Viktor, Five, Klaus, Allison, Diego, Luther, and Ben find themselves reluctantly teaming up for one last, seemingly straightforward mission, but not everything is as it seems – especially when a few new faces enter the fray in the form of timeline conspiracy theorists, the Keepers.
Aug. 8, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 review: "Like any good family reunion, most frustrations can be waved away, at least in the moment"
Falls a little flat in places but, like any good family reunion, most frustrations can be waved away, at least in the moment. It’s just good to get together – and to save the world. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s the end of the road for The Umbrella Academy.
Aug. 8, 2024
The world's weirdest film festival returns: Welcome to Cat Fest, as curator who watches 15,000 videos a year insists "it's my full time job"
Who doesn’t want to see 73 minutes of cat videos? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venice Film Festival… Cannes… Cat Video Fest? The world’s strangest (and cutest) film festival is back and it’s touring the US, Canada, and Australia, with over an hour’s worth of curated cat videos to enjoy. This year, the 73-minute reel consists of videos of varying length, tone, and subject matter.
Aug. 8, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.13.2 buffs some Spirit Ash Summons for the second time in as many weeks
Turns out some Summons weren’t receiving the correct buffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringpatch 1.13.2 is out now, and it’s buffed Spirit Ash Summons that weren’t necessarily receiving the attack power and damage negation increases they should’ve been. Update 1.13.2, which is technically listed as a hotfix, but does require a manual download from all Elden Ring players on all platforms, launched earlier today, August 8.
Aug. 7, 2024
"It took 5 years, but our cave generation finally delivered": At last, the Deep Rock Galactic devs have found their holy grail - a big stone penis perfectly crafted by the game engine
Deep C*ck Galactic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Traditionally known for its wholesome, welcoming community, Deep Rock Galactic has just taken a rare step towards something significantly less wholesome after its procedural cave generation system served its developers a big stone penis. In a tweet earlier today, developer Ghost Ship Games shared a clip of a character nonchalantly wandering around a cave, throwing lights as they go.
Aug. 7, 2024
2 years and 800 hours later, solo Final Fantasy 14 grinder finally completes one of the MMO's most punishing challenges, immediately starts another run that's just as bad
After beating Palace of the Dead as a measly Conjurer, Aurora Moon faces doing the same as a Thaumaturge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Final Fantasy 14 mastermind has achieved a personal 800-hour holy grail bycompleting one of the hardest challenges you can subject yourself toin the MMO. Faced with what to do next, Deep Dungeon expert Aurora Moon can only do the other impossible task he spent the past two years joking theymayget around to.
Aug. 7, 2024
22 years after The Bourne Identity, Matt Damon reflects on a "radically different" experience working with director Doug Liman on new movie The Instigators
Exclusive: Matt Damon compares working with Doug Liman on The Instigators over two decades after The Bourne Identity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming thriller action flickThe Instigatorsmarks not only Matt Damon’s return to the genre but his reunion with director Doug Liman 22 years after the release of The Bourne Identity, which star Damon says was a radically different experience to the new movie.
Aug. 7, 2024
After working with M. Night Shyamalan and Christopher Nolan, Trap’s Josh Hartnett knows what they have in common: "They don’t feel the need to guard their creation"
Exclusive: Trap’s Josh Hartnett compares the directing styles of Christopher Nolan and M. Night Shyamalan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re currently in the Josh Hartnett renaissance era. Initially positioned as a Hollywood heartthrob in his early career, the actor made a comeback-of-sorts as physicist Ernest Lawrence, an integral part ofOppenheimer’s ensemble cast. Now, the actor is striking out as a lead once more in M.
Aug. 7, 2024
Arrowhead CEO says a Helldivers 2 test server is "on the wishlist"
That would let players test out upcoming changes before they’re made final When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead has suggested it plans to add a test server to the game at some point. Test servers are fairly common in online games;Diablo 4 for instance got its first public test realm (PTR) with Season 5, allowing Blizzard to run test updates for folks on the PTR to try out before anything’s made official.
Aug. 7, 2024
Ayaneo Flip DS review: “Nintendo should take notes for the Switch 2”
The Ayaneo Flip DS serves as an excellent attempt to both preserve the handheld experience of the Nintendo 3DS and offer up powerful portable PC performance. Just like the company’s other premium portables, this dual-screen device is an expensive beast, but one that could help you revive some of your favorite outings from a decade ago and boost fps across your Steam library. Top-tier handheld PC performance Incredibly useful dual-screen setup
Aug. 7, 2024
Balatro is getting a "major gameplay update" next year with "new ideas and strategies" as the roguelike poker sensation sells 2 million copies
Balatro is somehow getting even better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’s solo developer has celebrated two million sales of their roguelike game by announcing three surprises, the first of which is a free “major gameplay update” coming next year. Just revealed today, Balatro’s debut update is being billed by solo developer LocalThunk as a “major gameplay update,” which will “bring new ideas and strategies to the game.
Aug. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 on Honor Mode is apparently one of the hardest RPGs of all time, with over 1.2 million deaths and barely a 10% success rate
Apparently a lot of you “honorably” deleted your save after When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian has been talking about how many of you have completed Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honour Mode, and it ain’t many. To celebrate the hit RPG’s one-year anniversary, Larian is busting out the stats. Aspecial infographicdedicated to the single-save permadeath mode reveals that 141,660 have survived a run since the difficulty tier was added late last year.
Aug. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's least-popular Origin character has an ending so rare that Larian says only 34 players have ever even seen it
“You read that right,” Lae’zel fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 has an ending so rare that only a few dozen players have discovered it, and I’m struggling to find even the most cursory evidence that it even exists. This article contains spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s endings. Ina new set of infographicscelebrating the RPG’s first anniversary,Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian revealed some of the game’s most popular endings.
Aug. 7, 2024
Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman must answer to a new boss in a game-changing issue of Absolute Power
It’s time for someone new to take charge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you missed the memo,Absolute Poweris DC’s latest crossover event, running across a four-issue limited series as well as the current issues of all of DC’s core books. In it,Amanda Wallerhas, with the help of Failsafe and Braniac, faked some global attacks, turning the world against superheroes.
Aug. 7, 2024
Blizzard confirms a Diablo 4 Season 5 bug was dishing out millions of free XP, but says it wasn't caused by Rogues – it was the new Unique Umbracrux gone haywire
The Umbracrux dagger won’t be able to spawn shade totems temporarily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Blizzard has confirmedThe Umbracrux’s unique power has been re-enabled presumably now that a fix has been implemented. Pretty quick turnaround! Original story follows… Diablo 4developer Blizzard has temporarily disabled the Umbracrux Unique and confirmed it was responsible for thegame-breaking Season 5 exploit that was dishing out millions of free XP.
Aug. 7, 2024
Borderlands movie called "uninspired", "unfunny", and "a disaster" in scathing first reactions – though some of its cast are getting praise
The verdicts on the video game adaptation are in… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for Borderlands have crash-landed online and critics don’t seem to be concerned with softening their blows for this one. Following the movie’s premiere in LA on August 6, many have taken to social media to share their thoughts and, well, claim it’s “unfunny”, “uninspired”, and “a disaster”.
Aug. 7, 2024
Bungie owner Sony responds to the Destiny 2 studio's massive layoffs in the most corporate owner way possible: "We have to enhance the efficiency of the business"
“The purpose is cost, the structure, and portfolio optimization” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A week on from the mass layoffs atDestiny 2developerBungie,SonyInteractive Entertainment’s chairman has pointed to “efficiency” and “portfolio optimization” as the reasoning behind 17% of the studio’s staff being laid off. Bungie CEO Pete Parsons announced in a blog post last week that220 of the studio’s staff were being laid off, and that an extra 155 roles are being integrated into Sony Interactive Entertainment “over the next few quarters.
Aug. 7, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director addresses those Taylor Swift rumors, as he thanks Marvel fans for "building a smokescreen of half-truths"
Shawn Levy is glad all the theories helped distract from the superhero movie’s actual cameos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy has thanked fans for fanning the flames of a potential Taylor Swift cameo so hard on the internet, it distracted from the Marvel movie’s real A-list surprises. In a new interview withVariety, the filmmaker, whose works include Free Guy, The Adam Project, and Stranger Things, described the theory that Swift would appear as X-Men popstar Dazzler (andlater, Lady Deadpool) as “one of the loudest rumors that came out of nowhere”.
Aug. 7, 2024
Within 10 minutes of killing Tyranids, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has become my most-anticipated shooter of 2024
Preview | Thrilling horde mechanics and an emphasis on melee make serving The Emperor a delight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Is this really happening?” cries an Imperial Guardsman, fighting for his life as a wave of mantis-like Tyranid aliens tear through his pals like soggy paper. It’s a random snippet of background dialogue, but it catches me by surprise because I was just thinking the same thing.
Aug. 7, 2024
Disney Plus is getting its second price increase in 12 months – and even these new features might not soften the blow
Disney Plus is getting more expensive from October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you want the good news or the bad news first? The good news:DisneyPlus is introducing a new feature for those who are feeling nostalgic about the days of cable and traditional television channels. The bad news? Weeks later, Disney Plus is getting a price increase – for the second time in 12 months.
Aug. 7, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't suffer from Inquisition's weird camera issues, because the guy who made it is creative director now, and he "heard the feedback"
“It did what we needed it to do, but we heard the feedback loud and clear” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard shouldn’t suffer from the same camera issues that plagued some of Inquisition’s conversations. In a recent Q&A on Discord (shared byBioWareexpert Kala Elizabeth onTwitter)Dragon Age: The Veilguardcreative director John Epler was asked whether in-game conversations would “be zoomed in like a cutscene […] or zoomed out like in DAI?
Aug. 7, 2024
Elden Ring sicko takes the limiters off NG+ scaling, cranks Shadow of the Erdtree to NG+ 1,000 and still no-hits a 500,000-HP Messmer
And it only took them seven and a half hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ringplayer has slain Messmer at New Game+ level 1,000, without using Scadutree Blessings or any status effects, and it only took them roughly seven and a half hours. The frankly ludicrous streamer is skumnut, and they started throwing hands againstElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s Messmer earlier this week.
Aug. 7, 2024
First look at Saturday Night Live movie from Ghostbusters director sees Succession and Bodies Bodies Bodies stars play comedy icons
Saturday Night hits theaters in October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Jason Reitman’s Saturday Night has arrived – and we’re feeling nostalgic. The photos, which can be viewed below, give us our first look at Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Nicholas Braun as Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson, Matthew Rhys as George Carlin, Jon Batiste as Billy Preston, J.
Aug. 7, 2024
Former Mass Effect devs are "not satisfied" with their new survival game Nightingale, worry it's "almost too open-world," tease "elevated version" coming this Summer
“It’s Nightingale, but better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale, the survival game from former Mass Effects devs, is getting a big Early Access update aimed at improving the overall experience and player sentiment. Inflexion Games, the studio led by formerBiowareboss Aaryn Flynn, launched its debut project in Early Access back in February, and despite praise for its building, crafting, and Victorian-era fantasy world,reviews for the game on Steam were ‘mixed’ at the time.
Aug. 7, 2024
Fortnite Bean Idols: Where to find them and play Fall Guys
Bean Idols in Fortnite will change you into a bean and teleport you to start the Fall Guys challenge above Classy Courts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Bean Idols represent the long-awaited arrival of Fall Guys in the battle royale, and by interacting with them you can teleport to the obstacle course floating high above the island to start the Fall Guys challenge.
Aug. 7, 2024
Fortnite devs U-turn after accidentally bringing back an exclusive skin after almost 5 years, quickly removing it, and threatening to take it from those who bought it: "Change of plan!"
If you managed to grab The Paradigm in time, “you can keep her!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FortnitedeveloperEpic Gameshas backtracked after accidentally bringing back a limited-time exclusive skin almost five years after its release and threatening to take it from new purchasers. Alas, it wasn’t long before Epic Games stepped in to shut this down, removing her from the Shop and releasing astatementto explain that the skin had been brought back “due to a bug,” so it definitely wasn’t intentional.
Aug. 7, 2024
Game of Thrones star Kit Harington on why he will never watch House of the Dragon
The Jon Snow star “just can’t watch” the spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragonis no doubt one of the most popular TV shows around right now, withseason 2 endingin a drama-filled finale andseason 3already announced. But one person who isn’t tuning in is Game of Thrones star Kit Harington. “I just can’t watch it, I think for me I have just spent too long there,” said Harington in an interview withAssociated Pressat the Industry season 3 premiere.
Aug. 7, 2024
Glen Schofield says The Callisto Protocol cost 4x more than Dead Space, needed 3 more months of work, and wasn't meant to be one-and-done: "The discussion we had was ... look at The Witcher"
“I was not feeling good” in the final stretch of development, Schofield says of his health When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Schofield,who’s since left Striking Distance, says the game was unfairly rushed out by the project’s overseers, still deserves a sequel, cost four times more than Dead Space to develop, and was initially discussed as the starting point of a series rather than a project that would recoup its full investment in one release.
Aug. 7, 2024
Hate romantic comedies? 32 movies to change your mind
When you’ve had enough of routine meet-cutes, these change things up a bit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is there any genre more comforting and more cliche than romantic comedy? For decades, filmmakers have pushed onto audiences hilarious stories of love and romance. While some are ready to say “I do,” just as many are ready to say “I don’t.
Aug. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs might've leaked an Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem, and I'm sure a burning planet can only be good
Oopsie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeHelldivers 2’s developer just leaked a forthcoming Orbital Napalm Barrage Stratagem during a recent livestream. Yesterday, to mark the newHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update, PlayStation Access hosted a new livestream of the update. While there isn’t an archive of the broadcast, one eagle-eyed viewer was able to capture the moment the hosts apparently showed off an unreleased Stratagem during the livestream, in the screenshot just below.
Aug. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2's new fire weapon nerfs are down to one shotgun being used in "30% of all Terminid sessions," says Arrowhead's CEO: "Is that a problem? Yes"
Arrowhead is still actively discussing the nerfs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s Escalation of Freedom updatenerfed some incendiary weapons, and the studio CEO has said it’s because one weapon in particular was used during “30% of all Terminid sessions.” TheHelldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbondis out later this week, which is all well and good for fire-loving players out there, as it’ll offer weapons like two brand new flamethrowers.
Aug. 7, 2024
How to dive in Fortnite Fall Guys
Knowing how to dive in Fortnite Fall Guys will help you jump further to clear obstacles and complete quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to dive in Fortnite Fall Guys has several benefits, beyond the comedy value of throwing your bean to the floor. Firstly, by combining a jump with a dive you can launch yourself considerably further than a jump on its own, and you also need to dive three times to tick off one of the Where We Fallin'?
Aug. 7, 2024
Inspired by Pokemon Snap, MMO fan builds their own RuneScape Pokedex by spending 4 years tracking down over 500 players with Pokemon usernames worth billions of gold
Charizard is priceless in the Pokemon TCG, and also in RuneScape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One MMO player’s fun Pokemon Snap-style challenge has turned into more than four years of hunting down RuneScape and Old School RuneScape players who hold coveted, one-of-a-kind Pokemon usernames, all so they can say hello and log them in one of the most unique Pokedexes ever made.
Aug. 7, 2024
It Ends With Us review: "A serious subject is sensitively handled with this Blake Lively drama"
A serious subject is sensitively handled in a drama that’s otherwise just tear-jerking soap opera Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A story involving domestic violence and coercive control comes with an incongruously glossy sheen in this Boston-set adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, a vehicle for The Shallows’ Blake Lively that sees that pic’s shark recast as a handsome yet volatile neurosurgeon (Justin Baldoni, also director here).
Aug. 7, 2024
Larian unveils a full year of Baldur's Gate 3 player stats: Astarion is the favorite, Paladin is best class, and "a surprising amount of you enjoy bear sex and tentacles"
Astarion barely beats Gale as the RPG community’s favorite Origin character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larianreleaseda year’s worth of player stats to celebrate the RPG’s first anniversary, confirming what most people apparently knew all along: Paladin is the best class, everyone loves Astarion, and too many of y’all cannot be trusted around tentacles. Ending spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 ahead.
Aug. 7, 2024
MMO fashionistas rejoice as Blizzard finally allows World of Warcraft players to assess their collections properly after an almost 13-year wait
View your transmog collection with ease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but World of Warcraft just became way more accessible for the MMO fashionistas and completionists out there, as Blizzard has allowed players to view their full collection of item appearances and transmogs on third-party websites without using add-ons. For the uninitiated, transmogrifying in World of Warcraft allows you to change the appearance of your gear to take on the look of something else, essentially allowing you to create stylish, coordinated outfits, which is obviously the most important part of the entire MMO.
Aug. 7, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds' Insect Glaive looks slicker than ever with new moves - including one straight out of The Matrix: Reloaded
“Pole dancing on top of the monster? Peak hunting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Insect Glaive looks better than ever before inMonster Hunter Wilds, and it almost looks like it’s drawing some serious inspiration from one move in The Matrix: Reloaded. The Insect Glaive has always been a weapon for the real Monster Hunter sickos out there. It can be a damn pain to properly learn, but once you’ve mastered it, you’re soaring through the air, deftly slicing a path through any monsters in your way with elemental buffs and other tricks in the process.
Aug. 7, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan actor has to be the one to tell fans that they didn't get the 'good' ending - because there isn't one
“‘There’s a good ending?!'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Red Dead Redemption 2’s Arthur Morgan says the game does not have a happy ending - and he’s not afraid to tell fans that. This article contains story spoilers for Red Dead Redemption 2. In an interview with Gamology, voice actor Roger Clark, who plays Arthur Morgan inRed Dead Redemption 2, runs through the various endings of Rockstar’s epic.
Aug. 7, 2024
Scrubs creator says he’s "definitely" going to do a reboot: "I’m open to doing a couple more years"
Mo' scrubs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scrubs creator Bill Lawrence has thoughts about a potential reboot – and it sounds like things could get moving sooner rather than later. “I’m really candid about it. We’re definitely going to do it, just because we’ve all been enjoying hanging out,” Lawrence said when asked byLADBiblewhether a Scrubs reboot could happen.
Aug. 7, 2024
Should you buy the MTG Bloomburrow Starter Kit?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you have your eyes on the MTG Bloomburrow Starter Kit but aren’t sure if it’s for you? First off, congratulations for not just impulsively buying it based on how cute the creatures are – that’s impressive strength. Thankfully, the good news is that the Bloomburrow Starter Kit isn’t just a pretty face.
Aug. 7, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remake devs are "dreaming that gamers will trust us" after a mixed run, but know that "trust is earned through actions"
“Give us a chance” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO of the studio remaking Silent Hill 2 is asking unconvinced fans to “give us a chance.” Speaking toRolling Stone, Bloober Team boss Piotr Babieno touches on the general vibe towards theSilent Hill 2 remakeright now. Some fans feel mixed about the studio’s body of work,Konami’s general form with the series, or how hush-hush development has been.
Aug. 7, 2024
Spider-Man and Geralt might be lost to Fortnite's exclusivity void, but future Battle Pass collabs will now have the chance to return to the shop after 18 months in exclusivity prison
Going forward, new players won’t have to miss out on all the old cosmetics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Huge changes are coming toFortnite’s controversial Battle Pass exclusivity, asEpic Gameshas announced that all future Battle Pass items now have the chance of appearing in the regular Item Shop 18 months after they become inaccessible. Up until now, everything you unlocked in a Fortnite Battle Pass has been exclusive to that Battle Pass.
Aug. 7, 2024
Stardew Valley and Sailor Moon mashup launches to 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews, teases that this is just the start with an Early Access roadmap promising pets, marriage, and more
Fields of Mistria already has 40 hours of content, and it’s only just beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sailor Moon and Stardew Valley hybrid Fields of Mistria is celebrating a strong Steam Early Access launch by offering a glimpse at what’s next. If you’re more into fighting, the dungeons are getting new enemies while existing monsters will drop new cosmetics.
Aug. 7, 2024
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Aug. 7, 2024
Superman's Fortress of Solitude has been the Man of Steel's HQ and home-away-from-home for decades – until now
Absolute Power #2 turns the Man of Steel’s world upside down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Absolute Power – published today by DC – sees the heroes who haven’t yet been caught and imprisoned by Amanda Waller reconvene at Superman’s Fortress of Solitude to plan their next moves. It’s a meeting that leads to the election of a surprising new team leader (more on that here) and gives the heroes a stronger sense of purpose amid the current chaos.
Aug. 7, 2024
The 10 best alien movies of all time
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we talk about the best alien movies, it’s clear that there’s a certain fixation with films that feature outer-space lifeforms. Extraterrestrials offer us a reflection of our own mortality and evolution as they question humanity’s relevance in a wide-spanning universe. Experience visions, otherworldly invaders and musings of mortality in some of thebest sci-fi moviesthat continue to endure and evolve throughout the generations, as seen with the recent release ofAlien: Romulus.
Aug. 7, 2024
The new Uncanny X-Men #1 explained - Everything you need to know about the new team and their mission
Another ‘From the Ashes’ era X-Men title launches in Uncanny X-Men #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’sbig X-Men relaunchrolls on with the resurrection of the team’s classic title Uncanny X-Men, which has been dormant for several years. This time, Uncanny X-Men #1 is launching as the second of the X-Men line’s three core titles, following theadjectiveless X-Men, and preceding September’s Exceptional X-Men #1.
Aug. 7, 2024
The popcorn bucket wars didn't end with Deadpool and Wolverine as Beetlejuice 2 unveils its own ghoulish take on 2024's biggest cinema trend
The sandworm is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, movie theatergoers: if you liked theDune 2sandworm popcorn bucket you’ll love the Beetlejuice 2 version, which thankfully takes the classier approach to movie snacking. A post shared by Regal (@regalmovies) A photo posted by on In case you are wondering, what is the popcorn bucket trend? Let us fill you in.
Aug. 7, 2024
The PSVR 2 PC Adapter launches today - here's everything you need to get Steam running on your headset
The PSVR 2 PC Adapter will hit the shelves today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony will launch its official PSVR 2 PC Adapter today, opening its VR headset up to a whole host of new experiences across Valve’s Steam VR platform. You’ll need more than the actual device to get your headset up and running, though. From DisplayPort cables to Bluetooth adapters, things are a little more complicated than the plug and play experience we were hoping for from one of thebest PS5 accessorieson the market.
Aug. 7, 2024
The Sims 4 is getting some much-needed bug fixes following its messy update and Lovestruck expansion
Here’s hoping the save corruption bug will be fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4has been filled with new bugs following the release of its recent base game update and Lovestruck expansion, but EA is currently working on more fixes that it hopes to roll out “within the next week.” As the name suggests,Lovestruck is a romance-focused expansionwhich lets your Sims set up dating profiles, be customized with turn-offs and turn-ons, and more.
Aug. 7, 2024
This new rom-com manga seems normal until Deadpool shows up – you can read the first chapter for free, and you really, really should
Deadpool: Samurai creators Sanshiro Kasama and Hikaru Uesugi reunite for new rom-com manga that every Deadpool fan should read right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creators of the popular Deadpool: Samurai manga, Sanshiro Kasama and Hikaru Uesugi, have teamed up for a new manga from Viz Media titled Secret Steward, a romantic comedy with an almost unbelievable twist.
Aug. 7, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 has a game-breaking bug that's reportedly awarding players up to 400 million XP for a single kill, and it could be all the Rogue's fault
Fancy jumping 30 levels in a single second? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 players are flocking to Strongholds at the start of Season 5 in the hopes that a game-smashing bug might yield them almost 40 million XP in a single drop. Shortly afterDiablo 4Season 5 dropped last night, Reddit user Neamins popped into the game’s subreddit to share their kill of Stronghold boss Nilcar, Forgotten Bishop.
Aug. 6, 2024
"Finally someone noticed": Alan Wake 2 dev thrilled to see people pick up on major story clues hidden in the audio almost a year later
The secret to the game’s big bad is hidden in the Mind Place from pretty early on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out some of the biggest story moments inAlan Wake 2are hiding in plain, uh, sound, from pretty early on in the game, and one Remedy developer is just happy people are finally taking notice.
Aug. 6, 2024
25 years on, M. Night Shyamalan recalls the moment The Sixth Sense went from unlikely hit to making box office history
Exclusive: M. Night Shyamalan takes a look back at The Sixth Sense’s record breaking opening two weekends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On its 25th anniversary, director M. Night Shyamalan recalls the beautifully old-school way he discovered how The Sixth Sense went from unlikely success story to smashing all sorts of box office records. “In those days, you used to call a phone number as a filmmaker and you would hear a recording where it would tell you what each movie grossed,” Shyamalan tells GamesRadar+ and the Inside Total Film podcast during media for his upcoming release Trap.
Aug. 6, 2024
A real-life goldfish just beat Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss, and this one did it without committing credit card fraud
We love you, Tortellini When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The goldfishwho previously defeated the first phase of Elden Ring’s Malenia fighthas made a triumphant return, makingShadow of the Erdtree’s final boss look easy with a fin-tastic display of skill. Our hero is Tortellini, a noble goldfish who belongs to content creator Eric ‘PointCrow’ Morino. PointCrow hasalready proved just how good his fish isatElden Ringwhen given access to the right tools – with a unique setup, Tortellini is able to input controller commands simply by swimming around in his tank.
Aug. 6, 2024
After 10 years of My Hero Academia and that satisfying final chapter, it's clear the heart of the manga was always the rivalries between heroes like Deku and Bakugo
The villains were always less interesting than the heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the superhero genre, the greatest ideological foil or the most prominent rival is typically a villain. Batman’s personal tragedy inspired him to adopt a strict moral code, while the Joker’s mysterious past pushed him into a cycle of cruelty and anarchy. Spider-Man learned that “With great power comes great responsibility,” while the Green Goblin wields his strength with mad excess.
Aug. 6, 2024
After being denied his "pretty" reward, League of Legends world champion sneaks his favorite character into his commemorative cosmetic
Keria’s Bard is hiding a cute easter egg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When T1 support player Keria took the title along with his team back in November, he was quicklydisappointed to learn that he couldn’t have the skin he wanted. Keria’s favorite champion is Lux, but the rules state that you have to have played a character during the tournament in order for them to be eligible for a Worlds skin.
Aug. 6, 2024
After using generative AI in a co-op painting game 2 years ago, Palworld studio CEO wants to keep "a healthy distance from technological advancements"
The team doesn’t want to “actively pursue something that’s going to upset people” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldstudio’s CEO has urged caution with regards to generative AI in game development, even though they think it’ll “unavoidably” find its place among game dev. Speaking toGameSparkrecently in a new interview (and translated byAutomaton Media), PocketPair CEO Takuro Mizobe was asked for his stance on generative AI in the games industry, and whether the studio itself would utilize it in future game development.
Aug. 6, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players grill Arrowhead over more nerfs, its CEO speaks to the "buff everything" and "it's too easy" crowds: "We are listening and will tweak"
Escalation of Freedom stokes familiar anti-nerf complaints When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Instead of setting hearts blazing with democratic enthusiasm, the bigHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedomupdate has become a hotbed of division, with many players grilling developer Arrowhead over a perceived heel-turn on weapon balancing in the run-up toHelldivers 2’s Freedom’s Flame Warbond. Sifting through the ashes, studio CEO Shams Jorjanisaysthe devs are paying attention and “we’ll tweak again” as needed.
Aug. 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director promises "something shiny, something big" for Larian's next RPG: "It's going to take a little bit of time, but ... I think you're going to like it"
“Here’s to the next one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 director and Larian CEO Swen Vincke has offered a hint as to the developer’s next project, promising the community “something big.” Speaking in a community celebration onLarian’s brand-new YouTube channel, Vincke acknowledgedBaldur’s Gate 3’s first anniversary, which hit last week. Praising players' passion for the game, he said that “you have no idea how much energy developers like us take from feedback like yours.
Aug. 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director has RPG fans wrapped around his finger as he teases that Larian "won't be putting Easter eggs in any of our videos, until we do"
Keep an eye out, just in case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian Studios has just launched its new community-focusedYouTubechannel, but the RPG’s director of publishing is being exceptionally vague when it comes to confirming whether or not we’ll see any Easter eggs hidden in the videos. In the Channel from Hell launch video, which was posted yesterday, senior communications developer Aoife Wilson teases that we can expect behind-the-scenes footage and documentary-style goodness, as well as streams, updates on what Larian is getting up to, and more.
Aug. 6, 2024
Bungie admits Destiny 2's new Pathfinder system isn't working "as we expected," gives out over 3,000 Bright Dust as "a make good to get folks caught up"
We’re getting 350 Bright Dust a week for nine weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2: The Final Shape was a great expansion that quietly made a few perplexing additions in-between mostly great ones, with the new Pathfinder reward system being one of the more confounding. Obtuse, buried in menus, and seemingly featuring objectives chosen by throwing darts at a wall of numbers, the Pathfinder could lead to wild swings in reward cadence, especially compared to previous pursuits.
Aug. 6, 2024
Dafne Keen confirms Deadpool and Wolverine's X-23 is from Logan – and reveals what happened to the character after the 2017 movie
Dafne Keen confirms what we all suspected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dafne Keen has confirmed what we all suspected from herDeadpool and Wolverinecameo: the Void’s X-23isfrom Logan – and that’s not the only interesting tidbit The Acolyte actor revealed during a new interview withComicBook’s Phase Zero podcast. “[Marvel Studios] had an answer for anything,” Keen said on originally intending to approach the reprisal of her role with a barrage of questions.
Aug. 6, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine proves one thing - it's about time Gambit got his own movie
Opinion | Channing Tatum’s cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine is further proof Gambit needs his own film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article features spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine as well as the first season of X-Men ‘97… you have been warned! “They call me, The Gambit!” X-Men fans watchingDeadpool and Wolverinewill have yelped with joy at hearing these words.
Aug. 6, 2024
Fallout New Vegas director Josh Sawyer explains why the RPG's opening is a perfect example of respecting the player's skill choices
“We’re paying attention to the character you made, and we’re going to give you rewards” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout New Vegas director Josh Sawyer has explained how the RPG’s opening area is masterfully designed to make the player feel rewarded, no matter which skill they’d invested in. Even if you’ve played merely an hour of Fallout New Vegas, you’ll know Goodsprings, the wasteland, old-west-style town with just a handful of people and even fewer buildings still standing.
Aug. 6, 2024
First trailer for season 2 of one of the year’s best anime shows is here – along with a surprise episode announcement and a 2025 release window
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Kaiju No. 8 season 2 has arrived – and it looks like a bloody good time. Fan-favorite character Soshiro Hoshina (voiced by Kengo Kawanishi and Landon McDonald) is the vice-captain of the Third Division of the Defense Force – and he knows that Kafka is definitely hiding something, he’s just not sure what.
Aug. 6, 2024
Genshin Impact 4.8 Emilie release time - Here's when the new 5-star Dendro character comes out and who's on her banner
The Emilie banner kicks off the second half of Genshin Impact update 4.8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact update 4.8 is half over, which means the new 5-star Dendro polearm character Emilie is just hours away from release. Emilie will kick off the banners for the second half of the patch, which will drop around 7pm ET today, August 6, or 4pm PT and 12am BT (August 7).
Aug. 6, 2024
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 actors come together to host the next Future Games Show at Gamescom virtual showcase
It’s on like Gamescom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto 5’s Ned Luke and Red Dead Redemption 2’s Alex McKenna are teaming up to host theFuture Games Show at Gamescom. This year’s virtual showcase, set to kick off on August 21 at 1pm PT, 4pm ET, 9pm BST, and 10pm CEST, highlights the best across PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Aug. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players failed their Major Order, so despite saving a children's hospital 2 months ago the schools will now suffer instead
For shame, Arrowhead! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having failed a Major Order, the long-avoided Anti-Tank Mines are making their way intoHelldivers 2, and Super Earth’s children are about to suffer as a result. Helldivers 2 players were just threatened with the Anti-Tank Minesin a new Major Order over the last few days. If they didn’t slay 1.5 billion Terminids in the time allowed, the mines would be unleashed upon them, a cruel twist after players have spent the better part of two monthsactively avoiding unlocking the mines after they chose to save childrenover unlocking the new Stratagem.
Aug. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players in shambles as flamethrowers get nerfed just in time for the flamethrower-themed Warbond: "Not one single person is happy about this change"
Flame effects now “work more realistically” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s huge Escalation of Freedom update is here, and while there’s plenty to be excited about withsocial menu fixes and an eerie new swamp planet, Super Earth citizens everywhere are baffled by a change made to the beloved FLAM-40 Flamethrower. In the latestpatch notes, Arrowhead has confirmed that the third-person shooter’s flame effects have been adjusted to “work more realistically.
Aug. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players resign themselves to failure of the ongoing Major Order, which means after months of dodging them, the comically-ignored mines are nearly here
It’s not looking great for the Helldivers' assault effort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With less than two hours to go,Helldivers 2players are resigning themselves to the fact that they’ve failed the Major Order. Helldivers 2 players have spent the best part of a few months repeatedly dodging the Anti-Tank Mines in just about every conceivable way,including voluntarily rescuing kids over the Stratagem.
Aug. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2's big Escalation of Freedom update finally fixes broken social menus after months of players asking, adds a new "eerie and foggy" swamp planet to die on
There are also new acid storms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update introduces a brand new swamp-based planet and a social menu fix that players have been requesting for months. The huge newHelldivers 2update is already primed to shake up the third-person shooter in some big ways that we weren’t prepared for. Take, for example, the new swamp-based planet, which is dubbed as an even more “eerie and foggy version” of any swamp planets we’ve previously seen in Helldivers 2.
Aug. 6, 2024
Henry Cavill breaks silence on his Deadpool and Wolverine cameo in perfect fashion – with a Justice League reshoot reference
The first official look as Henry Cavill as [SPOILER] has dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill has broken his silence on hisDeadpool and Wolverinecameo and, fittingly, it features a reference to his time as Superman. Deadpool and Wolverine’s montage ofWolverine variantsincluded a surprise face: The Cavillrine, played by Henry Cavill. Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool even makes pointed reference to Marvel treating the actor better than the studio “down the street”.
Aug. 6, 2024
House of the Dragon's 'new' Daenerys actor addresses stepping into the iconic Game of Thrones role in Daemon's vision: "I had a blast"
“It’s an honor to bring such an influential character to life” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The star behind one ofHouse of the Dragon season 2’s most talked-about moments from the finale has finally spoken up about playing the ‘new’ Mother of Dragons in a surprise scene. Imogen Ruby Little, who plays Daenerys Targaryen in a blink-and-you-’ll-miss-it moment, took toInstagramto speak out about the role.
Aug. 6, 2024
How to find and kill the Helldivers 2 Impalers
The Impaler in Helldivers 2 is a giant Terminid Bug with three face tentacles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Impalers in Helldivers 2 are Terminid bosses coming back from the first game, huge creatures similar to Chargers, but bigger and more static, with heads that open up and send three huge tentacles into the ground - only for them to pop up and try and attack the players.
Aug. 6, 2024
Jenna Ortega says "my soul left my body" when she first saw Michael Keaton as Beetlejuice: "I wanted to remember it for the rest of my life"
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is out September 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jenna Ortega couldn’t believe her eyes when she saw Michael Keaton on set as Beetlejuice for the very first time. “I remember feeling my soul leave my body for a second,” Ortega toldVanity Fair. “And then in between takes, he’s sitting down and drinking his tea." In the sequel to Tim Burton’s comedy-horror hit, Ortega plays Astrid, the daughter of Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder).
Aug. 6, 2024
Jenna Ortega says Wednesday season 2 was inspired by Poe's The Masque of the Red Death, a short story Mike Flanagan fans will be familiar with
“Not to say that suddenly we’re the goriest show of all time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has revealed thatseason 2was directly inspired by Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death, a short story genre fans will likely be familiar with. Netflix subscribers, too, it turns out, given that it was also the basis for one of the gnarliest episodes in Mike Flanagan’s macabre miniseriesThe Fall of the House of Usher.
Aug. 6, 2024
John Wick 4 sequel is in the works – and it's a TV show
John Wick: Under the High Table is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wick: Chapter 4is getting a sequel in the form of a new action series, titled John Wick: Under the High Table,Deadlinereports. Per Deadline, the show “picks up directly after the end of John Wick: Chapter 4. John Wick has left the world of the High Table in a tenuous position and a collection of new characters will look to make a name for themselves while some of the franchise stalwart characters remain committed to the old-world order.
Aug. 6, 2024
MTG Bloomburrow flourishes where other Magic sets have failed
Opinion | Magic Story is so back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long before any significant spoilers hit the web, MTG Bloomburrow already scored one win in my book. That’s thanks to what’s likely its most self-evident trait: being really, really cute. Its second dub came thanks to its power level – its excellently designed Commander precons and fresh, flavorful roster of mechanics proving that the fuzzy wuzzy critters of Bloomburrow are well capable of holding their own in the meta.
Aug. 6, 2024
My eyes can barely process this all-new Sega Genesis game, but this 1,100% Kickstarter-funded shoot 'em up proves the 36-year-old console was ahead of its time
ZPF runs natively on Sega Genesis with no modifications, but it plays like a much newer game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I caught a lot of bullets in my time playingthe new Sega Genesis game - yes, thenewSega Genesis game - ZPF. But! The amount of time in-between each bullet gradually increased as I caught up with the shoot ‘em up’s blistering pace, learned to take advantage of upgrades between and during missions, and achieved a flow state undisturbed by the sheer amount of stuff happening at once.
Aug. 6, 2024
Not like you need an excuse to pick up the wonderful Dune Imperium - Uprising but it's a dollar off its lowest ever price
Creepy Feyd-Rautha roleplaying optional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 3 may be far in the distance, but you can be sandwalking as soon as tomorrow with this great Dune Imperium - Uprising deal. Thanks, Prime One-Day shipping. It’s not always the case that good source material makes for the best board games (I’m looking at you, The Oregon Trail Card Game).
Aug. 6, 2024
Oh god: Helldivers 2 doubles down on horror with an Automaton human processing plant in the Escalation of Freedom update
Those robots somehow get even worse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a terrific double down on its more horrific aspects,Helldivers 2has new ‘Automaton human processing plants’ as part of its Escalation of Freedom update. TheHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedomupdate is live right now for all troopers to suffer through, and one of the key headline features of the new update is that it’s introducing new types of enemy outposts.
Aug. 6, 2024
Oops, Diablo 4 accidentally gave Season 5 characters a bunch of extra tempering recipes, but Blizzard is "letting this one slide" for fun
Enjoy it for Season of the Infernal Hordes, but don’t expect it to happen again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 5is here, giving players bottomless Infernal Hordes to savage and plunder – and also unintentionally giving them some tempering recipes they learned last season, it turns out. Tempering, if you need a refresher, is a subsystem ofDiablo 4gear itemization that lets you learn and apply specific affixes.
Aug. 6, 2024
Over a year after launch, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is coming to last-gen consoles next month and I think I hear my PS4 begging for mercy
Everyone hug their PS4s and Xbox Ones a little tighter tonight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Jedi: Survivoris launching on PS4 and Xbox One on September 17, Respawn has announced. This is right around 17 months after the game initially launched as a new-gen exclusive title for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Originally the sequel was thought to be staying away from last-gen consoles entirely, but last AugustRespawn confirmed it was working on a last-gen port, and now we know it’s just a few weeks away.
Aug. 6, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 actor says the hardest part about playing Arthur was the crouch-running: "3 days later my thighs were absolutely killing me"
Your sacrifice was not in vain, Roger Clark When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hardest thing about portraying Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption 2, according to actor Roger Clark, was the process of motion capturing the crouch-running animation. “People often ask me what was the hardest thing about Red Dead 2 and I’ll tell them it was crouch running,” Clark said in an interview with Gamology (timestampedhere).
Aug. 6, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. could make a perfect Doctor Doom - if he nails these 5 things from comics
Marvel still has a chance to deliver a true comic accurate Doctor Doom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Doom is one of Marvel’s most popular villains, and that popularity will be put to the test asMarvel Studiosis now anchoring the next two Avengers movies on the masked menace. And to bring Doom to life,Marvel has made the polarizing move of casting the actor perhaps most associated with the MCU, former Tony Stark/Iron Man Robert Downey, Jr.
Aug. 6, 2024
Roguelike hit Balatro can't be sold to any gambling companies or casinos even after its creator dies, because its solo dev is so against that idea they've written it into their will
“I hate the thought of Balatro becoming a true gambling game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo dev behind the indie roguelike hit Balatro is so against their game “becoming a true gambling game” that they’ve even made sure that it can’t be sold or licensed by any gambling companies or casinos after they die. Balatro may be based on the Big Two card game, but since launch, solo dev LocalThunk has been clear that they “do not condone gambling,” and don’t “believe that Balatro contains gambling” in the first place.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ryan Reynolds had a "conversation" about squeezing in another unlikely cameo in Deadpool and Wolverine: Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider
Flame off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has revealed the oneDeadpool and Wolverinecameo they tried for and didn’t get: Nicolas Cage’s Ghost Rider. Reynolds confirmed toColliderthat there were at least some initial discussions that took place about bringing in Cage’s motorbike-riding vigilante, but they ultimately proved fruitless. “Came to a conversation for sure. Yeah, but no,” Reynolds said.
Aug. 6, 2024
Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Blade star Wesley Snipes with behind-the-scenes Deadpool and Wolverine pic: "He's Marvel Daddy"
“There’s only ever gonna be one Blade” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinecontains a whole bunch of excitingMCU and Marvel Easter eggs and cameos, but one of the best has to beWesley Snipes’ Blade. And no one knows that better than lead Ryan Reynolds who has paid tribute to the star in the most Wade Wilson way possible.
Aug. 6, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree speedrunners thrilled to rediscover massive boss-cheese time-skip, only to have it banned from their $10,000 race
Defeat the Scadutree Avatar with the power of gravity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s three-phase boss fight is no doubt one of the most irritating fights in the DLC, but it turns out that there’s a way to completely skip its second and third phases to deal with it much faster. The boss in question is, of course, the evil sunflower, Scadutree Avatar.
Aug. 6, 2024
The best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus
The 10 best movies and shows to add to your watch list before seeing Alien: Romulus on the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are the best movies and shows to watch before Alien: Romulus? The new movie marks the seventh – ninth if you include Alien vs Predator – instalment in Ridley Scott’s long-running franchise, and frankly, there’s a lot to catch up on.
Aug. 6, 2024
The writers of the latest Blade Runner comic break down the creation of their retro-futurist Japan
Kianna Shore and Mellow Brown reveal how they envisioned the world of Blade Runner: Tokyo Nexus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rain-lashed world of Ridley Scott’sBlade Runnerhas expanded again – and this time humans and replicants must work together if they want to survive a deadly mystery. First up, however, is a selection of covers for the new issue by (from left to right) Christian Ward, Andy Belanger, Dagnino, Paul Pope, and Taibo.
Aug. 6, 2024
Trap review: "M. Night Shyamalan drops the goofy twist for an intense thriller"
M. Night Shyamalan drops the goofy twist for a tight, intense thriller Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. If you are expecting some wild twist in M. Night Shyamalan’s latest, you will be disappointed. There isn’t one. It doesn’t turn out that everybody was dead the whole time or that the wind was out to kill us.
Aug. 5, 2024
All new enemies in Helldivers 2
The new update for Helldivers 2 features the Impaler, Rocket Tank and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s new enemies include the Impaler, Spore Charger, Terminid Alpha Commander and a Rocket Tank, all added as part of the most recent update. You’ll need some new strategies to deal with some of these, especially the Impaler itself, which is heavily armored but leaves itself vulnerable at key moments that need to be exploited to best effect.
Aug. 5, 2024
10 years after a World of Warcraft bug robbed them of rare legacy mounts, MMO fans are thrilled to discover that Blizzard has finally fixed it
Chop, chop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft players are getting some long-overdue mounts and achievements thanks to a new update that remedies a bug that’s been hanging around for 10 years. Last week, one confused fan of the MMO took to theforumto ask why they got a free Warlord’s Deathwheel mount. The short version is that they logged onto a Mists of Pandaria character for the first time in a hot minute before realizing that their set-up was messed up.
Aug. 5, 2024
10 years on, Kojima's PT is still jump-scaring people, now including a prolific hacker who dug up the "insane, wild" truth behind Lisa's unnerving behavior
The secret to Lisa “seems almost purposefully obfuscated” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kojima’s PT, the scariest game that never was, still has secrets to reveal. Lance McDonald is a hacker and YouTuber who’s long been at the forefront of the effort to uncover as much as there is to know about PT. He’s the one that first discoveredthe terrifying stalker Lisa is quite literally always behind you while you’re playing the game.
Aug. 5, 2024
After 13 years, I finally played the Dragon Age Origins DLC I always avoided and what it made me do is unforgivable
Now Playing | The Dragon Age Origins Darkspawn Chronicle’s expansion is a nightmare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But as a huge fan of the series, it’s one omission that’s always been at the back of my mind. So, in the lead up toDragon Age: The Veilguard, I found myself putting my apprehensions to one side at long last, and now I’m in the thick of it.
Aug. 5, 2024
After 23 years, Animal Crossing's NES emulator still houses a mystery that comes down to 30 Japanese players nobody's been able to find
Nintendo once did the unthinkable, providing an emulator that can load external ROMs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animal Crossing has a secret: an NES emulator fully capable of loading and playing external ROMs. This emulator had just one official use - and efforts to document that use have been stymied by the fact that only 30 Japanese players ever got to see it in action.
Aug. 5, 2024
Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft is hiring for a new RPG - leaving some fans to worry what happened to the action game it announced 7 years ago
Where is the knight game? Is it safe? Is it alright? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xenoblade Chronicles' series director is hiring for a new RPG, but Monolith Soft fans are wondering what happened to the studio’s previously-announced action game. As first reported byGematsu, Tetsuya Takahashi, studio founder and executive director on the Xenoblade Chronicles series, posted on Monolith Soft’swebsiteto reveal he was on the hunt for staff to work on a new RPG.
Aug. 5, 2024
As House of the Dragon season 2 comes to an end, HBO unveils first teaser for a new Game of Thrones spin-off
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms premieres next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has released the first teaser for new Game of Thrones prequel A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – and it may only be brief, but it gives us our best look yet at the show’s two protagonists. In the seven-second clip, which you can watch above, someone asks Ser Duncan the Tall for his name.
Aug. 5, 2024
As My Hero Academia ends, One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda pays a touching tribute to its creator Kōhei Horikoshi with a gorgeous reworking of his teenage fan art
Horikoshi sent him the art 22 years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 10 years and more than 400 instalments, Kōhei Horikoshi’s world-conqueringMy Hero Academiahas finally come to a close. Chapter 430 of the hit manga was published in the most recent issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump andon the VIZ websiteyesterday, offering a tantalizing glimpse at the future of Deku and his classmates.
Aug. 5, 2024
Behind the scenes of the Stardew Valley concert, creator Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone was living his pre-game dev dream: "Music has always been my primary thing"
“I always wanted to be a composer,” Barone says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyhosted its own orchestral concert earlier this year, and a newly releasedbehind-the-scenes videofrom the New York venue, The Town Hall, sees creator and composer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone reminisce about the music career he wanted before this whole game dev thing took off. The concert was actually held in February – at the time, Barone joked that all he had to do to get people to listen to his musicwas make a whole game– but The Town Hall only recently posted a recap of the show with additional commentary.
Aug. 5, 2024
Borderlands movie star says "dealing with Marvel and Star Wars" fans helped her prepare for the video game fandom: "As a fan myself, I get the connection that they have"
Exclusive: Ariana Greenblatt talks the pressures that come with starring in the first live-action Borderlands adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands star Ariana Greenblatt is no stranger to fandoms – and didn’t feel too much pressure when filming the live-action video game adaptation. “For some reason, I’m always thrown into the fandom. I’ve dealt with the Marvel and the Star Wars people, and I love them with my whole heart.
Aug. 5, 2024
Borderlands movie stars talk taking inspiration from Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn and making the beloved characters their own: "I wanted to be my own self with this one"
Exclusive: Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteanu talk prepping for the first live-action Borderlands movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands stars Ariana Greenblatt and Florian Munteanu had their own ways of making the iconic video game characters their own. “I read the sides like I just read them through kind of cold read, and the first thing that came to mind was Margot Robbie’s rendition of Harley Quinn and Suicide Squad,” Greenblatt, who plays Tiny Tina, tells GamesRadar+.
Aug. 5, 2024
Capcom fuels hopes for Monster Hunter Wilds launching in very early 2025 by giving it the same video treatment Monster Hunter World got 6 months before its launch
Monster Hunter Rise followed a similar pattern When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this morning, the official Monster HunterYouTubechannel uploaded three videos covering Monster Hunter Wilds: a beginner-friendly “basic mechanics overview” thattouches onthe new Seikret mount and slinger functionality, ashowcaseof the new “Focus Mode” targeting function, and aweapon demonstrationfor the iconic greatsword (below). We can expect demos for the other 13 weapons to be posted fairly soon.
Aug. 5, 2024
Cobra Kai actor reveals one of the show's best lines was "ripped straight from the dub" of My Hero Academia: "I was just like, I'm gonna be Bakugo"
Exclusive: Jacob Bertrand talks the influence anime has on Cobra Kai When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai star Jacob Bertrand’s love of anime has made its way directly into the series – and in an early, blink-and-you-might-miss-it moment. “Bakugo from My Hero Academia. I don’t know if people might have caught it, but in Cobra Kai season 2 was when I was reading the manga for My Hero Academia and also, you know, watching the anime as it was coming out,” Bertrand tells GamesRadar+ when asked if there were anime characters the actor had based his character Eli ‘Hawk’ Moskowitz on.
Aug. 5, 2024
D&D 2024 classes are well balanced – but have they lost their soul?
Opinion | The rules revision makes plenty of quality of life improvements, but some classes have lost flavor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve seen class features thoroughly unpacked in playtests over the past two years, and pieced back together with the abilities that mattered most to us, the players, overall. And the D&D rules revisions seem to be a net improvement to one of thebest tabletop RPGs– particularly the changes to the Rogue, which gives the sneaking, trickster class a handful of additional ‘Cunning Strike’ abilities in combat just when other classes are getting second attacks.
Aug. 5, 2024
Daemon has a huge Game of Thrones moment in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale - here's what it means
Daemon’s vision ties to the main show Game of Thrones in more ways than one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, it looks like Daemon Targaryen’s long holiday at Harrenhal did have meaning to it after all. In a showing twist in theHouse of the Dragon season 2finale, the King consort finally saw a Game of Thrones-related vision that made him realize what path he must take.
Aug. 5, 2024
Death Stranding 2 devs prepare for a "grueling and fun climb" ahead
That’s according to Hideo Kojima himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2’s developers are preparing for a “grueling and fun climb ahead,” according to game directorHideo Kojima. Kojima Productions recently held a ‘Death Stranding 2 Assembly’ event at the studio’s office in Tokyo, as revealed by Kojima in the tweet below. Apparently this event united the “entire DS2 staff to rally together before the grueling and fun climb ahead,” which is a long way of saying that it was a morale boost for the work to come in the immediate future.
Aug. 5, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 release time – countdown to Season of the Infernal Hordes is on
Here’s when Diablo 4 Season 5 releases in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Season 5 release time is nearly here, offering us some more goblin loot-popping fun until Vessel of Hatred releases later in the year. If you’re wondering just how big the upcoming expansion is set to be,Blizzard’s patch notes racked up 10,000 words– and even then, the developer missed some stuff out.
Aug. 5, 2024
Diablo 4 sleuths crack a year-long mystery to find a new ring, leading some to dream of the secret cow level Blizzard won't stop teasing everyone about once more
And it all revolves around Lucky Coins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, butDiablo 4players are once again on the hunt for a secret ‘cow level’ that may or may not exist, all because of a newly-discovered ring. The ‘Ring of Misfortune’ popped up for a Diablo 4 player over the last few days, who claims to have been the first player ever in Blizzard’s action RPG to bag the Unique item.
Aug. 5, 2024
Dragon Age lead writer gives RPG fans a glimmer of hope with the teaser that "anyone who didn't die onscreen could potentially show up again"
Could The Veilguard feature even more familiar faces? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, Dragon Age fans: your ‘dead’ faves could make a return in the future - as long as you didn’t see them die right in front of your eyes. We already know thatDragon Age: The Veilguard features some familiar faces, with Inquisition’s Lace Harding and Dragon Age 2’s Varric joining the fray along new companions like Emmrich the necromancer, but it sounds like more old friends could potentially make appearances in The Veilguard and beyond.
Aug. 5, 2024
Everything added in the Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update
Now live, the Escalation of Freedom has updated Helldivers 2 with brand new gameplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Escalation of Freedom update is officially out now on all platforms, bringing in new enemies, locations, gameplay and more besides. A celebration of the game’s six month anniversary, the Escalation of Freedom update is free for all to play, so it’s worth understanding what’s available in it.
Aug. 5, 2024
Who are Tyland Lannister's new friends in the House of the Dragon season 2 finale? The Triarchy explained
The Triarchy and its leaders may play a bigger role in season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has drawn to a close with a drama-filled finale. But, in just one episode, the series managed to deliver plenty of teases for season 3, including a bunch of new(ish) characters right at the beginning. But with so much going on, you might now be wondering: who were those people with Tyland Lannister at the start of the episode, and what relevance do they have to the series?
Aug. 5, 2024
First teaser for It spin-off series Welcome to Derry promises a bloodsoaked frightfest
“This ain’t America, this is Derry” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for It spin-off series Welcome to Derry is here – and it promises a bloodsoaked frightfest. The clip, which you can watch above, may be super brief (and Bill Skarsgård’s Pennywise is a no-show), but it does well to establish the vibe of the eagerly anticipated TV show through multiple shots of its claret-stained cast screaming atsomethingoff-screen.
Aug. 5, 2024
For the first time in 10 years, I'm enjoying The Sims 4 without any mods - and it's all thanks to Lovestruck
Opinion | EA is finally listening to us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4is one of my all-time favorite games, but I’d be lying if I claimed to enjoy it as much without any mods. Each time EA drops new DLC, whether it be a kit or a full-blown expansion pack, I grab my wallet and shamelessly pay up.
Aug. 5, 2024
For Zelda's debut as a playable main character, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom gives the princess the cutest dang horse the series has ever seen
Utter neigh-hem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis giving Princess Zelda a horse to traverse Hyrule, as well as an all-new ability called Bind. Firstly, the most important thing from the new Echoes of Wisdom trailer: this darn hors. They look incredibly cute in that Link’s Awakening remake art style, and Princess Zelda can beckon a horse to her by leaving out carrots for them to find - a far cry from Link’s method of sneaking up and mounting them in Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom.
Aug. 5, 2024
Game of Thrones creator says seven more TV spin-offs are currently in the works – and four of them are animated
George R. R. Martin hints at further series beyond House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Game of Thrones spin-offs, according to George R. R. Martin. At a Q&A event in Oxford earlier this month, the franchise’s creator claimed – asflagged by fan account Elio & Lindaon Twitter – that there were seven other TV series in various stages of development right now.
Aug. 5, 2024
Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon to end with season 4, season 3 to start filming in early 2025
Season 3 is set to enter production next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon is set to end after four seasons. House of the Dragon is based on the book Fire & Blood, which tells the story of House Targaryen and takes place nearly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones. The season 2 cast includes Matt Smith, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans.
Aug. 5, 2024
Half-Life 3 once again claimed to be in the works, this time from a voice actor's resume, and features "off-world" gameplay with vehicles
Here we go again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stop us if you’ve heard this one before, but a new Half-Life game is rumored to be in development. The speculation begins at actor Natasha Chandel’s website, which mentions having done voiceover work for a ‘Project White Sands’ underValve- yes, that Valve. White Sands is a real-life NASA facility in the state of New Mexico, which just happens to be the state where the original Half-Life took place within the (entirely fictional) Black Mesa facility.
Aug. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 TR-40 Golden Eagle armor explained
The HD2 Golden Armor is an extra padded, higher protection option When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 TR-40 Golden Eagle armor was given away as Steam’s equivalent of a Twitch drop, but this streaming reward is now available for everyone as a part of theEscalation of Freedomupdate. But is it any good? Let’s take a look at what it does and if it’s worth taking into battle.
Aug. 5, 2024
Hideo Kojima had to delay Metal Gear 2 to go help fix an "emergency situation" on an RPG spin-off of one of his own games
SD Snatcher had an effect on the development of Metal Gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first sequel in the long-running Metal Gear series originally launched in 1990, butHideo Kojimasays it wasn’t supposed to be that way - it was delayed because he and his dev team had to go help out on an RPG spin-off of one of his earlier games.
Aug. 5, 2024
Horror gaming giants collide as Dead by Daylight and Five Nights at Freddy's crossover is announced for Summer 2025
It’s unclear exactly what this will look like, but I can’t wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two horror video game giants are colliding as a Dead by Daylight x Five Nights at Freddy’s crossover has been announced. Dead by Daylight has crossover content from some of the most iconic horror IP not only in video games but also in movies and TV, including Scream, Nightmare on Elm Street, Saw, Silent Hill, Hellraiser, and Stranger Things.
Aug. 5, 2024
Horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is set to start filming this October, says star Matthew Lillard
We’re here for those Halloween vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 is set to start filming in October, says star Matthew Lillard – and we’re here for the Halloween horror vibes. When asked whether he’d be interested in having a cameo role inNetflix’s upcoming Mystery Inc-centered TV series, Lillard candidly replied: “We are journeymen on a career path… sure, I would love to… in some way, honor the original show, to give fans something fun.
Aug. 5, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 ending explained: What happened in the lead-up to the war and how it sets up season 3
Swords have been drawn and dragons mounted, all ready for The Targaryen Civil War and The Dance of the Dragons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2packed a lot of Westeros drama into its season finale. Although the episode, titled ‘The Queen Who Ever Was’, keeps it light on the action and dragon fighting (we’re sure they’re saving that for season 3) there were a lot of moving parts on both sides Team Green and Team Black to keep up with, that all lead to yet another cliffhanger, leaving us absolutely desperate for the next installment.
Aug. 5, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8 review: "Excellent sequences can’t save a finale that’s all set-up and no conclusion"
Despite some excellent sequences, House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8 is plagued by the same issues as the rest of the season, focusing on looking ahead rather than offering a satisfying conclusion Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: This review contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 8
Aug. 5, 2024
House of the Dragon season 3 release date speculation, cast, plot, and more news
Here’s everything to know about House of the Dragon season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 3 will take a while to arrive on our screens, unfortunately, but here we’re keeping an eye on every single detail released by HBO about where the plot is heading towards, who’s returning to the cast, and more.
Aug. 5, 2024
How to watch the Alien movies in order (chronological and release date)
Here’s how to watch all the Alien movies in order and the entire Alien timeline explained! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithAlien: Romulusheadingto streaming platforms very soon, making the Alien series nine films long, you may be asking yourself, how do you watch all of the Alien movies in order? From Ridley Scott’s underappreciated Prometheus to David Fincher’s less loved threequel, the Alien saga has zig-zagged through multiple timelines and storylines since the original movie terrified audiences more than 40 years ago.
Aug. 5, 2024
It's taken almost a year, but genius Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players have finally figured out how to reclaim an unbreakable Master Sword that you're only supposed to have in the prologue
And it’s all thanks to the most complicated Zelda glitch I’ve ever seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost a year after The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s greatest weapon was hidden away in a patch, genius players have worked out a way to get it back, all thanks to the most complicated glitch I’ve ever seen.
Aug. 5, 2024
I’ve been waiting for an RTX 4070 Super deal like this for months
Super GPU performance for just $10 more than the OG. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been watching the RTX 4070 for months, but I’ve finally just stumbled upon a genuine GPU deal worth sharing. While I tend to recommend the original to PC players on a budget, the current offer in question brings the higher-spec graphics card down to almost the same price.
Aug. 5, 2024
Lego Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman's Death Egg Robot (76993) review: "Laser-targeted at kids who want to play and get creative"
Lego Sonic vs. Dr. Eggman’s Death Robot might be a mouthful to say, but it’s a delight to build and then play with. This is a creative build that’s focused on action, fun, and building stories, all the while not losing that nostalgia kick. Lots of fun elements to build Really action-packed for max creativity Great minifigs A genuine weapon Not all elements entirely successful Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Aug. 5, 2024
Lenovo confirms Legion Go Lite leak is simply an error, says FAQ page "could have used some better proof-reading"
Don’t get your hopes up for a new Lenovo handheld yet. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lenovohas responded to claims that its FAQ page features information about a Legion Go Lite handheld, stating that the section “could have used some better proof-reading.” In acommentmade on the original subreddit, Lenovo’s senior gaming product manager Ben Myers says that the error was “probably as innocent as an FAQ document written at launch last year,” confirming that the information is both incorrect and not a reference to an upcoming or existing handheld.
Aug. 5, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan explains why he filmed Trap’s concert for real with thousands of extras: "I want it to feel alive and messy"
Exclusive: Director M. Night Shyamalan talks filming a concert for real in Trap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’veseen the trailers, you’ll know Trap hinges on the juiciest of premises: a serial killer manhunt at a pop concert. Yet, in the shadow of Era Tours and stadium epics, it could have been easy to sidestep the bright-lights-and-ballads star attraction of fictional popstar Lady Raven (Saleka).
Aug. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best minigame will make a grand return in Part 3 of the Remake trilogy with a "revamped or even better version"
Queen’s Blood is making a comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileSquare Enixcooks up the third and final part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, it’s clear that the devs know exactly what fans want, as Rebirth’s director has confirmed that the best minigame, Queen’s Blood, is getting “revamped” for the next installment. Queen’s Blood is a new addition toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth– a card game that allows you to climb up the ranks, facing tougher opponents as you do so, all while unlocking new cards.
Aug. 5, 2024
One line in House of the Dragon season 2 finale sets up Aemond’s fate
Spoilers ahead… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The House of the Dragon season 2 finale has now aired (officially,after those leaks), and it features some pretty big revelations for the characters. Among those having a very bad time of things is Aemond Targaryen who has realized he may not have the advantage that he thought he had. However, as well as some intense character development and scheming from the one-eyed ruler, there was also a huge tease about his fate.
Aug. 5, 2024
Palworld's profits are so massive that its devs' next game could "go beyond AAA," but its CEO doesn't want to wield "such an enormous budget"
Pocketpair’s CEO is interested in pursuing interesting indie ideas, instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit survival gamePalworldhas been so successful for developer Pocketpair that its CEO believes the studio’s next game could “go beyond AAA” if it made use of its massive profits, but he isn’t interested in doing so. In a newinterview with GameSpark, which has beentranslated by Automaton(and verified by GamesRadar+ usingGoogleTranslate and DeepL), Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe reveals that Palworld’s sales “are in the tens of billions of yen.
Aug. 5, 2024
Phantom Blade Zero dev debunks claims it said "nobody needs that platform" over Xbox release reports, says it hopes to be "accessible to everyone"
There’s hope for Xbox fans yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind the upcoming action RPG Phantom Blade Zero has shut down claims it said that Xbox ports are “not a priority” as “nobody needs that platform.” S-Game says onTwitterthat it’s come to its attention that some media outlets have “claimed” to interview an unnamed developer from the studio at the gaming exhibition ChinaJoy, which finished last week.
Aug. 5, 2024
Remember when Humble Games said its mass layoffs won't affect devs? Well, one of those devs has turned to Patreon amid fears of losing "critical post-launch support"
Squid Shock says the lack of resources “may put our studio’s future at risk” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In late July whenHumble Games confirmed mass layoffs were taking place amid a restructuring, the company assured “operations will continue as normal” and said developers wouldn’t be affected. However the studio behind the newly released Metroidvania Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, which was published by Humble Games, is seemingly suggesting otherwise.
Aug. 5, 2024
Skyrim player begs for help after their Speech apparently drops to -1 mil, making bribes cost 20 million gold: "I think I would fail the Whiterun guard letting me into the city"
The Skyrim economy is in shambles, it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, we may have found the least persuasive Dragonborn in the history of Skyrim. Reddit user NoAdministration1070, who claims that no extraneous mods or exploits were used in their Xbox One version of the RPG, reportedly found that their character’s Speech stat had abruptly plummeted to -1 million, effectively ruling out persuasion tactics by making things like bribes cost millions of gold.
Aug. 5, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws DLC roadmap revealed, and the best part may be the return of a fan favorite who dominated the beloved Clone Wars and Rebels animated series
Hondo Ohnaka’s big comeback is upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve known for some time thatStar Wars Outlawswould feature a season pass offering a selection of additional story content, but today publisherUbisoftpublished a full roadmap outlining what to expect from the DLC. Hondo’s appearance will likely be the nicest surprise here for long-time Star Wars fans. The lovable pirate first appeared in a 2009 episode of The Clone Wars, and quickly became a fan-favorite, continuing to appear throughout the show and the subsequent animated series, Rebels.
Aug. 5, 2024
The best Deadpool variant you never spotted in Deadpool and Wolverine is an incredible joke at Hugh Jackman's expense
“I DIDN’T NOTICE OMG HAHAHA LFGGGG” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are moreDeadpool variants in Deadpool and Wolverinethan you can shake an adamantium katana at, from Kidpool and Cowboy Pool to Lady Deadpool. There’s one, though, that fans just can’t get enough of, and it was inspired by one of Hugh Jackman’s most iconic roles… “I DIDN’T NOTICE OMG HAHAHA LFGGGG,” replied one enthusiastic Twitter user, as another said: “I hope we get an extended cut and he sings the intro to the movie lmfao.
Aug. 5, 2024
The first teaser for The Last of Us season 2 is here – and it’s given us a glimpse at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby
Look for the light When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser forThe Last of Us season 2is here – and it features the first look at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby. The 20-second clip, which you can see above starting from 1:16, includes faces both new and old. Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsay’s Ellie are present and accounted for as, too, is Gabriel Luna’s Tommy.
Aug. 5, 2024
When is Borderlands coming to streaming? A look ahead to a potential digital and streaming release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie may have been announced during a time where cinema releases were dropping day-and-date on streaming, but that’s no longer the case. Confusing matters slightly, Borderlands isn’t obviously attached to a big streaming service – think Netflix orDisneyPlus – and its future outside of the cinema remains unclear. Still, we’ve done some digging to help you avoid the claptrap… Below, you’ll find our prediction on when Borderlands will release on streaming and digital, including which platform it might end up on.
Aug. 5, 2024
Where is Otto Hightower? House of the Dragon’s Hand of the King’s quick season 2 finale appearance explained
Otto Hightower is back, but where has he been? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aside from all of the Greens vs Blacks drama and neverending war preparations, theHouse of the Dragon season 2finale included a quick scene featuring the return of a series-long character - Otto Hightower. But after that, you may be asking yourself, where is the former Hand of the King, and what happened to him?
Aug. 5, 2024
Manor Lords' next big patch will finally let you eat your sheep, which is great news for anyone who ended up with way too many
Cows will also be on the menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' forthcoming update will let you turn your “surplus” livestock into meat and hides, which is great for anyone with too many cows or sheep to handle. We’ve been hearing plenty about Manor Lords' next patch for a fair few weeks now. Chiefly, this is the huge update that’s going toswitch the city-builder to Unreal Engine 5, while simultaneouslyintroducing the oft-requested fishing ponds, as well as rolling out theintroduction of crossbowsas another ranged option for the battlefield.
Aug. 5, 2024
"People have spent 20 hours solving" City of Six Moons, the board game you must learn an alien language to play
Interview | Designer Amabel Holland on the joy of watching players solve her “very strange idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For many people, learning the rules of any unfamiliar board game can feel as alien as learning a brand new language. Yet few games make that experience quite as literal as City of Six Moons. Its rulebook arrives written in a mysterious series of symbols that players must translate before they can play the game itself – and may never know if they’ve got everything right.
Aug. 4, 2024
Divinity: Original Sin's story was done in "three days or something," but the Baldur's Gate 3 team now "spend years discussing story and trying to develop characters"
Larian Studios is now several times larger than it was during its Kickstarter era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios can now spend years hammering away at a game’s story and characters sinceBaldur’s Gate 3earned a pretty penny for the studio - a stark contrast to the Divinity: Original Sin era where the team only had a couple of days.
Aug. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Mobile, apparently a whole separate MMO, is seemingly confirmed by... China?
The Chinese Government has approved a new batch of games, including a yet unannounced Final Fantasy port When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We now have our most concrete bit of evidence to back up long-whispered rumors about Final Fantasy 14 Mobile, and it comes from the Chinese Government, of all things. Niko Partnersreports that China’s National Press and Publication Administration has approved a new batch of “import games” that are now allowed to come out in the country, including an unnamed Rainbow Six game, Marvel Snap, Marvel Rivals, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and a mobile version of Final Fantasy 14 coming fromSquare Enixand tech conglomerate Tencent, which you might recognize as the company that’s already bought up large chunks of the industry.
Aug. 4, 2024
Larian Studios is finding it hard to make an RPG that feels totally new because "we did a lot of things in Baldur's Gate 3"
Running out of RPG real estate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After stuffing everything, the kitchen sink, andbear nookieintoBaldur’s Gate 3, developers at Larian Studios are now struggling to make an RPG that feels totally new. Larian could have easily iterated on Baldur’s Gate 3’s dice-rolling combat and nerdy erotica in a sequel, but the now-award-winning studio made clear in no uncertain terms that it was waving goodbye to the D&D license -crushing hopes for a Baldur’s Gate 4or an expansion - and instead focusing on some original ideas.
Aug. 4, 2024
NSYNC star and Sephiroth actor has never beaten his character's secret boss fight in Kingdom Hearts: "I'm kinda badass as Sephiroth"
Lance Bass' “booming bass voice” is known for Kingdom Hearts' Sephiroth and hits like ‘Bye Bye Bye’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even the actor behind Kingdom Hearts' Sephiroth couldn’t beat the ultra-tough boss. Anyone who has ever tried to 100% Kingdom Hearts knows about the vein-popping Sephiroth secret boss fight. You step into Hercules' Colosseum, a horror-tinged version of One Winged Angel begins to play, and there he is, all Kingdom Heartsified with belts on his legs and an actual wing creeping through his leather coat, ready to deliver non-stop stabs while he’s protected by about ten health bars, give or take a few.
Aug. 4, 2024
The 35 greatest TV pilots
These are the episodes that got TV classics “to air” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, all it takes for a good TV show to become iconic is a great first impression. Which TV pilots should be considered as some of the greatest of all time? In what is still industry practice today, the business of TV is conducted through the production and selling of pilots.
Aug. 3, 2024
As Baldur's Gate 3 hits its first anniversary, here's why we've poured a cumulative 3,550 hours into Larian's world-beating RPG
Here’s to 365 days of adventures in Faerûn – and the many yet to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your party is gathered… That’s no small feat either - the spirit of adventure comes from the idea that we really might discover anything once we set upon the trail. A beach community of confused cod-people worshipping a bad-tempered garden gnome after misreading a religious text is the least of it, but a perfect example of the effort and imagination that Larian put into the game.
Aug. 3, 2024
Exploring the "effortless grace" of theatrical villainy with Baldur's Gate 3's Raphael: "You don't play something that's evil, you play something that's charming"
Interview | BAFTA award-winning actor Andrew Wincott talks Iago, performing a good bad guy, and our curious sympathy with the devil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What’s better than a devil you don’t know? A devil youdo.” It’s an unforgettableBaldur’s Gate 3line, simple yet effective in establishing the game’s most entrancing villain. Actor Andrew Wincott performs not one buttwolines of the grandiose speech for me over Zoom, slipping back into the role of Raphael with an easy smirk.
Aug. 3, 2024
GTA 4 tech lead left Rockstar because he thought the series was getting "too dark, too depressing almost"
But Obbe Vermeij is “happy” to have been proven wrong with GTA 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto 4 was somewhat of a departure for the series that always made fun of American culture with a satirical wink, and its increasingly serious tone was actually the reason its technical director left the studio. Obbe Vermeij,Rockstar Games’ former technical director during GTA 4’s development, mused that the series' first 3D trilogy from GTA 3 to San Andreas “were just tons of fun,” but that all changed when Niko Bellic landed on Vice City’s shores.
Aug. 3, 2024
If the RPG ever gets a sequel, the actor behind Baldur's Gate 3's Raphael would "find it hard to say no" to returning: "If he is Larian's creation, he's also mine"
Such a tease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most of us killed Raphael in the House of Hope, but the BAFTA-award winningBaldur’s Gate 3actor who brought the character to life would “love to play him again”. “Well, it would be very difficult saying no,” Andrew Wincott tells GamesRadar+ in aninterview, speaking theoretically, if he would return to play Raphael in an eventual Baldur’s Gate 4.
Aug. 3, 2024
Life is Strange Double Exposure confirms Max became a major Final Fantasy 7 stan with some adorable crossover outfits locked behind the $80 Ultimate Edition
Moogle Max is born When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange: Double Exposureis reaching into the past to catch up with the original game’s Max Caulfield, years after she first discovered her time-wrangling powers. What’s happened in the years since? She’s become a major Final Fantasy fan, that’s for sure. Max is one of those Final Fantasy fans who freak out over anything Final Fantasy 7, specifically, probably because other Final Fantasies are Tifa-less.
Aug. 3, 2024
Months after Xbot shut down lean teams, Microsoft reportedly forms a "smaller" studio to create AA games based on Blizzard IP
Overwatch on mobile? Warcraft farming sim? Starcraft revival? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MicrosoftandActivisionare reportedly forming a new team under the Blizzard umbrella to work on smaller games based on its popular series. Before absorbing the publisher in an arduous acquisition, Microsoft Gaming PresidentPhil Spencersaid he wanted tochat with Activision Blizzard about “what could happen"with the company’s “back catalog” post-buyout.
Aug. 3, 2024
Years before Baldur's Gate 3 blew everyone away, Larian's CEO nearly quit the industry over publisher pressure on the Divinity series
Swen Vincke thankfully didn’t quit, he only left publishers behind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anavalanche of awardsand even more money put Larian Studios on steady ground post-Baldur’s Gate 3, but the company’s lead and founder almost quit the industry after publishers interfered with the developer’s previous output. In an interview withPC Gamer, Larian CEO and Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke reminisced about the studio’s previous RPG projects that paved the way for its eventual record-breaking success last year, recalling arguably the team’s lowest point with 2009’s Divinity 2: Ego Draconis.
Aug. 2, 2024
Xbox officially delays Obsidian's Avowed to February "to give players' backlogs some breathing room"
The Avowed delay gives more room for other Game Pass drops to shine, and vice versa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So yeah, it’s pretty safe to say Game Pass subscribers are being fed later this year, although that might not fully take the sting off losing Avowed, which will be the first new Obsidian game in more than two years by the time it launches.
Aug. 2, 2024
25 years later, Hugh Jackman shares his emotional X-Men reunion with Ke Huy Quan
The two worked together on the first-ever live-action X-Men film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Hugh Jackman has shared a heartwarming post about fellow Ke Huy Quan and we’re not crying, you are. “One of the many cool things about the movie being released is that so many cool things are happening that are making me appreciate the 25 years I’ve been playing Wolverine.
Aug. 2, 2024
A new Darksiders game is coming, and after a Zelda-style adventure, a loot-driven ARPG, a Soulslike, and a Diablo-esque hack-and-slash, nobody knows what to expect
“The Four Horsemen will ride again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: a new Darksiders game is on the way. Series fans are already celebrating, but the announcement teaser was so vague that nobody is quite sure what to expect. That’s all we’ve got to go on for now, though THQ Nordic adds that “It won’t be long until we reveal more about where the Darksiders series is going next, but for now, know this… the Four Horsemen will ride again.
Aug. 2, 2024
After 10 years, Ubisoft's always-online racing game The Crew has snowballed into a massive consumer rights campaign that's now looking for 1 million EU signatures
The Stop Killing Games campaign has its “biggest and most ambitious chance” yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStop Killing Gamesinitiative, spearheaded by YouTuber Ross Scott, is an international campaign to contact lawmakers in various countries and get laws on the books preventing publishers from disabling access to the online-only games players have purchased. If you want a full breakdown of Stop Killing Games' goals - including what action they expect from publishers who’ve decided supporting a given game is no longer financially viable - you can check out the site’sFAQ.
Aug. 2, 2024
After 12 years, legendary visual novel Katawa Shoujo is coming to Steam in a "modified" SFW version for those who want it
There’s an Itch patch you can download if you want to play the adult version When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From developer and publisher Four Leaf Studios, the free-to-play visual novel takes place in modern Japan at the fictional Yamaku High School for disabled children, where Hisao Nakai is forced to relocate after being diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.
Aug. 2, 2024
Alien: Romulus director wanted his movie to look like Ridley Scott’s original so bad that he used the same concept art and even did side by side takes
Exclusive: Alien: Romulus director Fede Álvarez compared new shots with the 35mm print of Alien to stay true to the orignal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director of the upcoming franchise installmentAlien: Romulus,Fede Álvarez, reveals that right from the start he wanted his movie’s cinematography to mimic Ridley Scott’s Alien despite being made decades later. “We have a scan of the original 35mm print of Alien and we put it on the screen side by side with ours,” Álvarez tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on August 7 and featuresAlien: Romuluson the cover.
Aug. 2, 2024
Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny ran "out of ways to be horrified," so she watched horror movies 24/7 to get more ideas
Exclusive: Cailee Spaeny took inspiration from horror and sci-fi movies to nail her terror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cailee Spaeny looked to other horror and sci-fi movies to really nail her terrified reactions in the upcomingAlien: Romulus. The film sees a group of of young people, including Spaeny’s character, encounter the series' iconic spine-chilling facehuggers in an abandoned space station.
Aug. 2, 2024
All Marvel Rivals Team-Ups and the best ones to try
Certain hero combinations can unlock powerful team-up boosts in Marvel Rivals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals Team-Ups powers are an important ability to master, granting passive benefits or even entirely new abilities to certain heroes if a certain character is also on their team. Superheroes are known, and often defined by their teams and associations. From the Avengers to the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, or any various other groups ripped from the pages - working together is at the heart ofMarvel Rivals.
Aug. 2, 2024
As Concord and Marvel Rivals near, Valorant lead isn't worried about launching the tactical FPS on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as it "scratches a different itch" than hero shooters
“I think there’s room for all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valorant is out now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, four years after its launch on PC, but despite the recent influx of new and upcoming hero shooters like Marvel Rivals and Concord, Riot Games is confident that its release “scratches a different itch” overall. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Riot Games' director of production and product lead for Valorant, Arnar Hrafn Gylfason, tells us that “we don’t think of [Valorant] as a hero shooter,” anyway.
Aug. 2, 2024
Award-winning Transformers writer Daniel Warren Johnson brings guns to a sword fight with his new fantasy series The Moon is Following Us
First spoiler-free impressions of the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the new series is still a few months out we can’t get into spoilers yet – which is a shame, as this is a first issue that waits until its final few pages before really playing its hand – but we can share our initial impressions of what seems to be a very interesting new fantasy comic…
Aug. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev shares Larian boss Swen Vincke's response to the RPG's explosive launch: 'You know what this means? It means we get to do it again'
“We were looking at the Steam numbers, seeing the numbers going up and up and up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Larian metaphorically, and quite possibly literally, wiped up the champagne and vacuumed the confetti after celebratingBaldur’s Gate 3’s long-awaited full release, studio boss Swen Vincke joined writing director Adam Smith around a monitor to watch the RPG’s Steam numbers rocket into the stratosphere.
Aug. 2, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader creators reveal that early on the decision was made not to make it a continuation of Batman: The Animated Series
Exclusive |Bruce Timm and co. explain how the new Prime Video series follows in the footsteps of the legendary ’90s show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Prime Video TV showBatman: Caped Crusaderfollows in the footsteps of the beloved Batman: The Animated Series in many ways. Creative animation? Check! Iconic villains? Check! Brilliant voice actors? Check! Exciting stories? Check!
Aug. 2, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader has an incredible Superman deep-cut from 80 years ago – and quietly introduces an unexpected Justice League hero
No, your eyes did not deceive you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman: Caped Crusaderhas arrived – and hardcore fans ofDC Comicsare in for a treat. The new animated series, which stars Hamish Linklater as the voice of Bruce Wayne, is largely inspired by the neo-noir Batman stories from the 1940s and 1960s – but features some Easter eggs that span the entire DC Universe.
Aug. 2, 2024
Behold the power of PC gamers: The complete $100 Kingdom Hearts collection jumps 396 ranks in monthly sales chart immediately after coming to Steam
It’s either the power of PC gamers, or a very dedicated fanbase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The complete Kingdom Hearts series debuted on Steam in June after more than three years of Epic Game Store exclusivity, and by July it jumped 396 places in the monthly sales ranking chart in the US. The collection has jumped a whopping 396 places up the monthly premium game sales chart in the US, taking it from the 399 spot to the third spot, trailing only Elden Ring and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Aug. 2, 2024
Closer the Distance is an emotional, heartfelt Sims-like adventure about loss and grief that moved me to tears several times
Indie Spotlight | This choice-driven adventure that plays like The Sims explores sudden loss and grief in such a moving way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several hours into Closer the Distance, my view was getting so obscured by my own tears, I genuinely had to stop and take a moment. It’s been quite some time since a game has moved me as deeply as Osmotic Studios' life sim has.
Aug. 2, 2024
D&D "didn't burn the game down" for the new rulebooks: it's still the RPG you love
Interview | D&D creative director Chris Perkins tells us why the rules are changing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are plenty of questions you could ask about the new D&D rulebooks. How has my favorite class changed? What subclasses are there for me to try? But the biggest one is a lot simpler: why? Why do these need to exist in the first place?
Aug. 2, 2024
I review all the latest gaming handhelds, and I want to see these brands join the fold
Handheld rivals that could make the Steam Deck sweat. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The gaming handheld scene has exploded since the dawn of the Steam Deck, so I’d forgive you for thinking I’m bananas for wanting more rivals. The thing is, there are a couple of brands out there who I feel could create unique contenders, contributing their hardware expertise to the world of portable play.
Aug. 2, 2024
Destiny 2 reportedly moving away from annual expansions after The Final Shape amid declining sales, Bungie apparently planning more Into the Light-style free updates
Destiny 2 is seemingly gearing up for more big changes to its business model When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the heels ofseismic layoffsatBungieandrumors of “the next Destiny” going back on the shelfas the studio reallocates development resources,Bloombergreports that the very nature of Destiny 2 content is due for big changes with Bungie moving away from the annual release model that’s kept the MMO afloat for years.
Aug. 2, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 patch notes are here, and even at over 10,000 words, Blizzard still missed stuff out
There’s still some Legendary items to go through When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At over 10,000 words,Diablo 4’s Season 5 patch notes kept the tradition of very long Blizzard patch notes alive, but even then, the developer has missed out new additions for its action RPG. Diablo 4’s Season 5 patch notes just went live onBlizzard’s website, revealing the full array of changes and additions to the action RPG that the developer is making for the forthcoming season.
Aug. 2, 2024
Ed Boon continues the tradition of Mortal Kombat 2 movie 'leaks' with this fan-tastic first look at Kitana
“I can leak too” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first fan-tastic look at Mortal Kombat 2’s Kitana has been revealed – thanks to a ‘leak’ from series co-creator Ed Boon. “I recently saw a (unfinished cut) screening of the Mortal Kombat 2 movie,” Boon said on Twitter. “During the screening I broke into [producer Todd Garner]’s phone, found this image from the film, and [sent] it to my phone.
Aug. 2, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree players are taking advantage of a new bug that lets you beat down the DLC's final boss without reply
Oopsie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringplayer has discovered a new bug in Shadow of the Erdtree that renders Promised Consort Radahn completely helpless against your attacks. As seen below, one Elden Ring player was journeying through the Lands of Shadow with their friend in jolly cooperation when they came face to face withShadow of the Erdtree’s final boss.
Aug. 2, 2024
Elliot Page teases how the characters are "trying to rebuild their lives" in The Umbrella Academy season 4
Page reprises the role of Viktor in the upcoming final season of The Umbrella Academy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s hit sci-fi show The Umbrella Academy is nearing an end, with the fourth and final season streaming from August 8. The show follows seven super-powered adoptive siblings born to women who weren’t pregnant before giving birth. The group face world-ending threats while having to navigate their often dysfunctional relationships with each other.
Aug. 2, 2024
Galadriel will have to overcome "the darkest part of herself" in The Rings of Power season 2
Exclusive: The Rings of Power showrunners say Galadriel faces a reckoning in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2picks up at a pivotal moment for Galadriel (Morfydd Clark) after Halbrand’s betrayal. The season 1 finale revealedthat he had been Sauron in disguise all along, and Galadriel helped place him right at the seat of power.
Aug. 2, 2024
GameSir X4 Alieron review: “Anything you can do, I can do better”
The GameSir X4 Aileron is a great mobile controller that aims to give you all the best features you expect to find in not only the best gaming handhelds but also the best controllers full stop. It’s an impressive device that makes you question if the Backbone is still the best option for your on-the-go gaming. Hall Effect Thumbsticks Tactile buttons are responsive and satisfying Large form factor is comfortable for longer gaming sessions
Aug. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel seen for the first time on video and now we have 3 unnerving truths: he isn't human, has psychic powers, and his name is an acronym
Joel is now J.O.E.L., and he’s terrifying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After six months of hiding in the shadows,Helldivers 2’selusive Game Master Joelhas been revealed in a tongue-in-cheek video from Arrowhead. Over on Twitter, Arrowhead shared a 90-second video which I’ll freely admit made me giggle out loud. In it, a member of the studio’s video team approaches a glass door belonging to “J.
Aug. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 is now straight-up threatening players with a new Stratagem they've avoided for months: Kill 1.5 billion enemies ASAP or you get the mines
How much do you hate mines? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 players have spent the bulk of the year dodging every chance they’ve had to unlock the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mine Stratagem, and it seems ol' Game Master Joel has had enough. The game’s latest Major Order is making a threat: complete it or you’re getting saddled with those mines.
Aug. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 player asks if they might one day ride atop mechs "like steeds to battle," studio CEO responds that he's "100% pro metal steeds"
This doesn’t mean it’ll be a thing, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s studio CEO is “100%” on board with players riding atop the giganticHelldivers 2 mechexosuits like “metal steeds.” Helldivers 2 vehicleshave never really been a thing. Sure, one player can hop in a gigantic Patriot Exosuit for a little while, but actual transport vehicles are yet to grace the shooter, despite the fact that dataminers have leaked several vehicles over the past few months, including an armored buggy and a six-seater vehicle with multiple gunner positions.
Aug. 2, 2024
How the creator of Mouse Guard made one of the best MTG Bloomburrow cards
Interview | We chat with David Petersen about drawing for the latest set, what sets Bloomburrow apart, and more in this exclusive interview When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ll excuse the pun,MTG Bloomburrowis the perfect example of how wild folks can get for cute, anthropomorphic animals going on adventures. Much like Redwall before it, this new Magic: The Gathering set is all about mice, squirrels, and other woodland folk trying to protect their home from sundry ne’er-do-wells… all with a helping of found family and delicious-sounding feasts.
Aug. 2, 2024
I hope gaming chair brands get over their mesh phase, because it’s making them needlessly expensive
Opinion | Mesh gaming chairs are overrated and over-priced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, thebest gaming chairsare comfortable. Yes, they’re loud and proud about their innovative lumbar and posture support. And yes, sometimes they do have out-there designs that muted office chairs could never dream of. Most of the biggest brands still charge upwards of $400 for what is now a pretty standard set of features, and you’ll never convince me there’s no price gouging happening there.
Aug. 2, 2024
I may be a cozy gamer, but Mass Effect 2 just helped me get over my fear of shooters
Opinion | Mass Effect 2 is the perfect gateway shooter game that I needed in my cozy gamer life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The adrenaline from hearing that first shot fired in a dark corridor, the tension felt as you take cover to reload – these things are typically my nightmares incarnate. In general, I’m much more suited to the less stressful side of gaming and have been a fervent cozy gamer for close to a decade now.
Aug. 2, 2024
20-year-old romhack site that was a treasure trove of Pokemon fan games and JRPG translations winds down after achieving "almost everything it set out to do"
But the site’s database is being preserved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Major romhack website Romhacking.net is winding down its operations effective immediately. It will shift to a read-only format, and further submissions - aside from news - will now be closed. Romhacking.net has been running for almost 20 years and has, until now, provided a place to share romhacks and game translations.
Aug. 2, 2024
Julia Louis-Dreyfus' new A24 dark comedy is a poignant depiction of grief and motherhood
Big Screen Spotlight | Julia Louis-Dreyfus is a mother in denial in Tuesday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The line between life and death is blurred in Tuesday, a new dark comedy fromA24, starring Veep, Seinfeld, and Marvel’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She plays Zora, a single mother living with her terminally ill daughter Tuesday (Lola Petticrew), a good-humored but lonely teenager.
Aug. 2, 2024
Larian boss says the Baldur's Gate 3 approach would "scare" shareholders and publishers: "You will try to box it, you will try to control it, which is the exact opposite of what we want"
“If you see it, it’ll scare you, as a shareholder, as a publisher” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian doesn’t reckon its approach toBaldur’s Gate 3game design would be a huge hit with shareholders and publishers. Despite its scale and massive success, Baldur’s Gate 3 is an RPG made by an independent developer that isn’t beholden to publisher nor shareholders.
Aug. 2, 2024
Netflix's Terminator anime series was allowed free rein in the franchise on one condition
Exclusive: Terminator Zero creator Mattson Tomlin hopes the show runs for multiple seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator Zero, a new anime set in the world of the iconic franchise, is heading to Netflix very soon. However, despite the legacy behind it, creator Mattson Tomlin says he face no barriers in creating a new story for this world.
Aug. 2, 2024
Newly teased D&D x MTG Secret Lair features Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion and Karlach
The bad news is that getting your hands on these cards will be a task of Honor Mode difficulty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming MTG D&D Secret Lair has just been announced and it will feature some familiar faces from Baldur’s Gate 3. There’s another D&D and BG3 product on the horizon but it’s not another core rulebook or Baldur’s Gate 4 (sorry).
Aug. 2, 2024
Nintendo wasn't brave enough to put lesbian fox girls in Super Mario Bros. 3, so this new Japan-inspired platformer has taken matters into its own hands
Kitsune Tails is filling a niche I didn’t know existed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you played Super Mario Bros. 3 or Super Mario World back in the day and thought to yourself, “Hey, this is great and all, but it would be better with queer fox girls in it,” boy have I got incredibly specific good news for you.
Aug. 2, 2024
One of Deadpool and Wolverine’s most surprising cameo actors calls their appearance a "dream come true" as they share behind-the-scenes pic
It was pretty cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine ahead! Deadpool and Wolverinehas a plethora of surprising cameos – and Chris Evans makes arguably one of the coolest cameos in the entire film. “Thank you to Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, and Shawn Levy for letting me be a part of such an incredible movie!
Aug. 2, 2024
Out of things to do in a game? Manor Lords dev has a good idea: "Enjoy other games for a while" and come back "when there's new fun stuff"
Sometimes you just have to put a game down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you one day find yourself staring down the tragedy of finishing everything of interest in your new favorite game, just remember this sterling advice from the (mostly) solo developer of city builder hit Manor Lords: “Enjoy other games for a while.” Too many games, and too many gamers, set themselves up for failure or disappointment by pursuing endless, repetitive fun over finite, memorable experiences, so it’s been encouraging to see more developers openly push back against the “dead game” rhetoric – the ridiculous idea that a game with a conclusion is a game with a problem.
Aug. 2, 2024
Paradox woes continue after Life by You cancellation, now with yet another "indefinite" Prison Architect 2 delay
The publisher is still “confident” that the sequel will be great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prison Architect 2will no longer launch this September, asParadox Interactiveannounces yet another delay for the hotly anticipated management sim sequel. Paradox had Double Eleven’s co-developer Kokku take over work on Prison Architect 2, and things have seemed relatively stable since - until now, that is.
Aug. 2, 2024
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet become the third Pokemon RPGs to hit 25 million sales, surpassed only by Sword and Shield and the classics
More and more Pokemon trainers have been diving into the open-world RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet continue to sell exceptionally well, as they’ve just become the third Pokemon games to hit 25 million sales. The ninth-generation Pokemon games may have generated mixed reactions from the fanbase thanks toperformance issuesandbugs, but it’s clear that Pokemon trainers everywhere were still hungry to embark on the open-world RPG.
Aug. 2, 2024
Russell T Davies promises "great answers" to Anita Dobson’s Mrs. Flood mystery in the next season of Doctor Who
Exclusive: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teases answers to the mystery of Mrs. Flood in the new issue of SFX When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who may have definitively dealt with Sutekh in Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season, but the show left one more mystery to torture us with just before the credits rolled. Anita Dobson’s Mrs. Flood,decked out in a white coat reminiscent of Time Lord Romana, appeared on a London rooftop, smashing the fourth wall by addressing the audience and proclaiming that the Doctor’s story “ends in absolute terror”.
Aug. 2, 2024
Ryan Reynolds knows why Thor was crying in Deadpool and Wolverine and now Chris Hemsworth has cryptically weighed in: "I can keep secrets too"
All roads lead to Secret Wars? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the question we’ve all been asking: why was Thor crying inDeadpool and Wolverine? While we may never get an answer, Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds has only increased speculation by addressing the mystery – and even Chris Hemsworth has weighed in on the discourse. “I know why Thor was crying.
Aug. 2, 2024
Surprise! Valorant is out now on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 after just 1 week in open beta: "We are so excited to be welcoming this brand new audience"
It’s time to dive in, console players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s only been one week, but Valorant’s console port has left its open beta and is officially out in its full form on both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in North America, Europe, Brazil, and Japan, so you can dive into the tactical first-person shooter right now.
Aug. 2, 2024
Thanks to his Deadpool and Wolverine appearance, this Marvel actor has taken a surprising world record from Hugh Jackman
There’s only ever gonna be one Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas already cleaned up at the box office and, now, one of its actors has eclipsed Hugh Jackman to take home two world records. As perGuinness World Records, Blade actor Wesley Snipes now holds the world record for longest career as a live action Marvel character.
Aug. 2, 2024
The final battle between Spider-Man and the Green Goblin gives Norman Osborn the perfect ending
Amazing Spider-Man #54 is exactly how I hoped the saga of the Spider-Goblin would end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Zeb Wells is heading into his final arc on Amazing Spider-Man, but for his penultimate trick, he gives the saga of Norman Osborn a surprising finale that is exactly what the Green Goblin deserves. The saga of Norman Osborn’s reform has been going on for some time, with his “sins,” embodied in his Green Goblin persona, having been drained from his body and a kinda ‘good guy’ Norman left in his place.
Aug. 2, 2024
The First Descendant's first major update turns on the gold and XP boost tap for 3 days as devs delay a new hotfix
You’ll have to manually activate it from the mailbox though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant is rolling out surprise boosts for players for a limited time as part of its first major update. Earlier this week, The First Descendant’s first major post-launch update arrived, introducing a new support character, Luna,who plays like something straight out of a Guitar Hero simulator.
Aug. 2, 2024
The main Pokemon games still aren't available via Nintendo Switch Online, but the next best thing is coming with one of the greatest spin-offs
Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As fans endure the endless wait for the classic mainlinePokemongames to make their way to Nintendo Switch Online, another surprise spin-off arrives - and it’s almost just as good. The classic spin-off is set to make its grand return next week on August 9. Red Rescue Team will mark the arrival of the first-ever Pokemon title from the age of the Game Boy Advance to launch on Nintendo Switch Online.
Aug. 2, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 will see a new side to the Ents that will deepen the lore
Exclusive: The Rings of Power season 2 will give us the Ents When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2is almost here – and, along with a heavy helping ofSauron, it’s also going to feature another of J.R.R. Tolkien’s creations: the Ents. As Patrick McKay teases in the new issue ofSFX magazine, which hits newsstands on August 7 and featuresAlien: Romuluson the cover, the new Rings of Power season will continue to augment Tolkien’s lore with the showrunners' own original expansions.
Aug. 2, 2024
The scrapped Baldur's Gate 3 add-on was playable when Larian canned it, and director Swen Vincke has some salt for the wound: "It's something you all would have liked"
Larian was done with D&D When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The canceledBaldur’s Gate 3DLC was playable when Larian canned it, and as if that weren’t bad enough, director Swen Vincke says he knows we would’ve liked it. Speaking toPC Gamer, Vincke says that because Larian was hot off having finished the base game, it “actually went pretty fast” when it came to making the expansion.
Aug. 2, 2024
The Umbrella Academy actor praises the "funny and talented" Last Of Us star Nick Offerman as he joins the final season of the hit Netflix show
Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally are new additions to The Umbrella Academy cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming final season of The Umbrella Academy features some exciting new additions to the cast in the form of Parks and Recreation’s Nick Offerman and Will & Grace’s Megan Mullally. However, even though we are very close to the season’s release on August 8, their roles are still under wraps.
Aug. 2, 2024
Umbrella Academy star teases how the threat in the final season is different from what has come before
Tom Hopper, who plays Luther, shares what to expect of the show’s final season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The dysfunctional family of former superheroes is back for one final season on August 8 as The Umbrella Academy returns to our screens. While the ending of season 3 found the heroes in a dimension in which they have no powers, that doesn’t mean they won’t have to step up again in the show’s last episodes.
Aug. 2, 2024
Valorant lead says CS:GO and Overwatch comparisons are not "fair to other games" or "what Valorant has become"
“I think we feel like that’s a surface-level comparison to make” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games is well aware of the comparisons that people sometimes draw between Valorant and rival shooters CS:GO and Overwatch, but the team believes “that’s a surface-level comparison to make.” Gylfason says: “I think it’s an easy correlation to draw, because, hey, it has heroes, and it’s a tactical shooter.
Aug. 2, 2024
World of Warcraft: The War Within's pre-patch wasn't a big hit for the MMO, so Blizzard is changing the 90-minute cooldown event to hit every hour
Radiant Echoes will hang around for a full hour in one of three locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard is remedying World of Warcraft: The War Within’s incredibly unpopular 90-minute cooldown timer for a pre-patch event, among other changes. The War Within goes live later this month on August 26, but the pre-launch patch featuring the Radiant Echoes event is live right now for all World of Warcraft players to enjoy.
Aug. 2, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine’s incredible opening song was in an X-Men movie with Hugh Jackman over 20 years ago
What a time to be alive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Mild spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine ahead! Deadpool and Wolverineis filled to the brim with various Easter eggs, references, and cameos – but there’s one you might have missed. In the film’s opening scene, Deadpool slaughters a bunch of TVA agents to NSYNC’s 2000 smash hit “Bye Bye Bye.
Aug. 1, 2024
"Help us understand," pleads MMO dev as Old School RuneScape players vote on infamously loud monsters and decide they should be louder, actually
Old School RuneScape’s Nail Beasts are basically a protected species now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape does a lot of things that other games, let alone other MMOs, just plain don’t, and one of the most fascinating examples is the way that player input impacts many changes and updates. Virtually all games respond to player feedback, but few games straight-up poll proposed changes via proper voting booths and require a supermajority 70% approval for things to get the green light.
Aug. 1, 2024
"I lost three saves": The Sims 4's latest post-Lovestruck bug is corrupting fans' "favorite" legacy files
The community is “nervous to play again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What should be an exciting time forThe Sims 4community, with the recent arrival ofEA’s spiciest expansion pack yetand a long-awaited update, has been soured by bugs - including one that completely corrupts players' save files. Fans have been describing the newfree base game updateas a"total mess"- and it’s not all that surprising considering the problems that came alongside it.
Aug. 1, 2024
"Just to shame my garbage friends," Elden Ring player beats Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss without getting hit using 40 different weapons and counting
Promised Consort Radahn is really going through it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One determinedElden Ringplayer is soloing bosses purely to shame their “garbage friends,” and they’ve slaughteredShadow of the Erdtree’s final boss without taking a hit with 40 different weapons to date. Lu Win Kreis the YouTuber who’s truly gone and above and beyond in shaming their friends.
Aug. 1, 2024
"Please be Fallout New Vegas 2": Obsidian is working on an "unannounced title" other than Avowed, and fans hope it's a new post-apocalyptic RPG
“It’s not Fallout but I sure hope it’s Fallout” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As its work onAvowedandThe Outer Worlds 2cracks on,Obsidian Entertainmentis also reportedly developing another new title - an “unannounced” game. A whopping 14 years have passed since Obsidian and Bethesda releasedFallout: New Vegas, an entry in the post-apocalyptic series that many look back on as among its most iconic.
Aug. 1, 2024
"Xbox is mistaken," says indie publisher teasing "what's next" for its mega-hit biking roguelike, because "Descenders 2 does not exist"
Though an unnamed follow-up was confirmed earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Descenders, the extreme free riding roguelike,isgetting a follow-up of some kind, even as its publisher insists that “Descenders 2 doesn’t exist.” Publisher NoMoreRobots' company director Mike Rose announced the yet-unnamed sequel in an interview earlier this year withPCGamesN, affirming that original studio RageSquid is back in the development chair.
Aug. 1, 2024
2024 D&D Player’s Handbook nerfs one of the best Cleric spells (but that’s actually for the best)
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to previous rules for Spiritual Weapon, this second level evocation can be cast as a bonus action and lasts for a minute or until recast. It creates a floating, spectral weapon which you can use to make a melee spell attack on a creature within 5ft of it. Provided you land the hit, your spooky ghost weapon deals out force damage equal to 1d8 + your spellcasting modifier.
Aug. 1, 2024
4 years after Ark 2 was announced, Xbox announces a playable demo at Gamescom only to immediately un-announce it
It was as if millions of Ark fans suddenly cried out in joy and were suddenly silenced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The Xbox booth will also have playable titles from our third-party partners,” the publisher initially said in ablogoutlining its Gamescom plans, “includingUbisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws, Studio Wildcard’s ARK 2, Saber Interactive’s Space Marine 2, Rebellion’s Atomfall, and the return of GSC Game World’s S.
Aug. 1, 2024
After the House of the Dragon season 2 finale hits the internet early, HBO reveals how it was leaked and what it plans to do next
HBO has addressed the recent House of the Dragon season 2 leak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has addressed the recentHouse of the Dragon season 2 finale leak, outlining where the leak originated from and how it will attempt to stop spoilers from spreading before Sunday’s release. In a statement, HBO wrote (viaThe Hollywood Reporter), “We are aware that clips from the House of the Dragon season finale have surfaced across social media platforms.
Aug. 1, 2024
All the D&D announcements from Gen Con 2024 in one place
Updates on the virtual tabletop, Monster Manual, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to know what’s new for one of thebest tabletop RPGs? Let’s dig in. “Baldur’s Gate 3 lives on” in Project Sigil, the new D&D virtual tabletop Wizards of the Coast has drawn back the curtain on its upcoming virtual tabletop, codenamed ‘Project Sigil.’ This is something of a cross between the 3D environments of Baldur’s Gate 3 with the functionality of D&D Beyond (interactive character sheets, clickable abilities, that sort of thing).
Aug. 1, 2024
As mass layoffs ravage the industry, this free Pikmin-inspired indie game is here to let you fling co-workers at management in an effort to unionize
Labor Power is a browser-based gem “dedicated to class solidarity and the betterment of working conditions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you stop to think about it, Pikmin’s brand of minion-throwing strategy lends itself quite nicely to games about power dynamics.Overlordhad you cosplay as an unstoppable evil boss who uses pesky goblin critters to do his bidding, for example, but one new indie game reverses the trope.
Aug. 1, 2024
Avowed reportedly delayed to early 2025 as Xbox moves the Obsidian RPG out of the way of Stalker 2
Avowed is apparently “in good shape” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report suggests that Xbox and Obsidian are preparing to announce a delay forAvowedin an effort to move the upcoming RPG out of the way of Stalker 2. That’s according to Tom Warren ofThe Verge(paywalled), who writes that withStalker 2 delayed to November, Xbox feels that its holiday offerings for Game Pass are looking pretty stacked.
Aug. 1, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader captures the lurid horror feel of the Dark Knight's earliest adventures
How the new show explores the horror history of Batman’s foes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman: Caped Crusader, which is streaming now on Prime, takesBatmanback to his gritty noir roots, and recaptures the lurid crime drama vibes of his initial comic book adventures. It’s both a superhero detective series and a horror show, and while it sometimes struggles to find its footing when it involves Batman’s sleuthing efforts, it thrives as a creepy exploration ofhis foes.
Aug. 1, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader has done Batman: The Animated Series proud by landing a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Caped Crusader is now streaming on Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman: Caped Crusader is the new show on the Bat-block, transporting Gotham’s protector and its cast of rogues and villains to a ’40s setting in fine style. The Prime Video show, a spiritual successor-of-sorts to Batman: The Animated Series, has already lived up to the hype – by nettinga perfect Rotten Tomatoes scoreamong critics just in time for release.
Aug. 1, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader star explains why her mother-in-law was the biggest inspiration for her gender-flipped Penguin
Actor Minnie Driver discusses her “reimagining” of the iconic Batman villain for the new Prime Video series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following in the footsteps of Batman: The Animated Series is no easy task, but Prime Video’s new series Batman: Caped Crusader has pulled it off with style, already earning rave reviews (including from our own critic) and a perfect score onRotten Tomatoes.
Aug. 1, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader star says chasing Kevin Conroy's voice was an early mistake and reveals his pick for who should be James Gunn's live-action Batman
Hamish Linklater opens up about becoming the Dark Knight for the new Prime Video series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With new seriesBatman: Caped Crusader, actor Hamish Linklater was faced with an impossible task - following in the footsteps of the late iconKevin Conroy, the man behind the voice of the Dark Knight in various media including the much beloved Batman: The Animated Series.
Aug. 1, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader star talks crafting a Harley Quinn without the Joker and what that season 2 tease could mean for her villain
Actor Jamie Chung discusses bringing the Clown Princess of Crime to life in the new Prime Video animated show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following features spoilers for Batman: Caped Crusader… When you think of the Joker, another character probably comes to mind - Harley Quinn - and the same is also true vice versa. However, Harley Quinn doesn’t need no damn man to captivate our imagination as Prime Video’s new animated seriesBatman: Caped Crusaderfurther proves.
Aug. 1, 2024
Bungie reportedly shelving "the next Destiny" indefinitely following another brutal wave of layoffs
Update: Conflicting reports suggest the shelved project is unrelated to Bungie’s recent layoffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Weighing in on recent reports and citing sources familiar withBungie’s plans, Bloomberg’s Jason Schreierclaims"Destiny 3 was not canceled because it was never in development." Schreier added that the project codenamed Payback, which been making the rounds since a purported leak earlier this year, was in fact “a totally different spinoff project that was canceled a while before these layoffs.
Aug. 1, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard as a title speaks to what I love most about BioWare's RPGs
Opinion | The more I sit with it, the more I love Dragon Age: The Veilguard as a title and everything it means for our return to Thedas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve always wondered how difficult it must be to come up with game titles. It’s got to be challenging to try and you sum up what your game is about, or capture the essence of it through a name.
Aug. 1, 2024
Fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey's End is finally coming back from its second hiatus of the year
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End will resume after being on hiatus since May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantasy manga Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End (Sōsō no Frieren) will resume publication after a hiatus that started back in May. This is the story’s second hiatus in recent months, as it was also on pause from March to April of this year.
Aug. 1, 2024
Florence Pugh reacts to co-star Sebastian Stan praising her performance in Marvel’s Thunderbolts and admits she had no idea about Robert Downey Jr.’s return
Exclusive: The Yelena Belova opens up about returning in Marvel’s Thunderbolts* When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Florence Pugh is returning as Yelena Belova in Marvel’s upcoming anti-hero team-up Thunderbolts*. Fans at San Diego Comic-Conwere treated to the first look at the trailer, as well as some teases from the cast. At one point Bucky Barnes star Sebastian Stan was asked what the stand-out of the upcomingMarvel Phase 5movie was, and he pointed at Pugh.
Aug. 1, 2024
Zelda: Ocarina of Time's fastest speedrun just got its first new route in 3 years, but nobody's sure if wrapping a Wii U gamepad in a rubber band is cheating
The Wii U comeback we all deserve is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in three years, there’s a new route in the fastest The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time speedrunning category, and it comes down to an unlikely savior: the Wii U. Any% runs of Ocarina of Time are under four minutes these days, thanks to a particular way to exploit the game’s code that runners call Stale Reference Manipulation, or SRM.
Aug. 1, 2024
Former GTA leads' new open-world game isn't as mysterious if you pay attention to their audio series: "A lot of the questions could be answered by listening"
Time to binge A Better Paradise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After departingRockstar Games, formerGrand Theft Autoleads Dan Houser and Lazlow Jones set off to foundAbsurd Ventures- a studio that now boasts an audio fiction series called A Better Paradise, and soon, a new open-world game. Speaking in an interview withIGN, Jones reveals what this"open-world action-adventure game"could be - or at least where fans can find answers to their burning questions about the game.
Aug. 1, 2024
Former Rockstar dev says keep those GTA 6 expectations in check as "technology is moving much slower," so we may not see something like the "jump" from San Andreas to GTA 4
GTA 6 might not have “that technology jump” on its side “to make things different and better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One former Rockstar developer thinks we’ll likely never see a technological jump like we did between GTA 2 and 3, or San Andreas and GTA 4 ever again, and suggests some prospectiveGTA 6players could be a little disappointed with the upcoming game as a result.
Aug. 1, 2024
FromSoftware games come full circle as ingenious Elden Ring players use fire to cheese a tough Shadow of the Erdtree fight without even entering the boss arena
Rellana literally won’t see it coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IfElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC bosses have been kicking your ass, then this cheesy strategy to defeat one of the hardest ones without even entering the arena is a great way to get revenge, with a method that’s very reminiscent of an old Demon’s Souls trick. The boss in question is Rellana, Twin Moon Knight – the fast, powerful foe waiting at the end of Castle Ensis.
Aug. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev was "surprised and delighted" players didn't sacrifice some kids for a new Stratagem, so good on you for not doing that
Take a bow, soldiers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s developer “thought players would pick the mines” over saving the children in an in-game Major Order. Back in June, Helldivers 2 players were charged with either unlocking a new Stratagem, or saving a bunch of children in a particularly cruel Major Order.Super Earth’s finest actually rallied to save the children, pushing aside the promise of new mines, and it turns out that collective decision surprised developer Arrowhead.
Aug. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 studio CEO turns to the power of democracy to crowdsource fresh progression ideas as many grunts "are sitting on mounds of digital gold"
Shams Jorjani reaches out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead’s CEO has contactedHelldivers 2players to ask for their ideas for a new progression system for the shooter. Earlier this week, Arrowhead CEO Shams Jorjani published a Reddit post titled ‘Help brainstorm ideas for resource use for progression’ to the Helldivers 2 subreddit. Jorjani is basically asking Helldivers 2 players for their ideas for a new method of progression through the game, making sure to add that he’s got the explicit permission of game designers to reach out to players about this.
Aug. 1, 2024
I am infinitely more excited for the Until Dawn movie now that I know one of the best characters from the game is being played by the original actor
Peter Stormare is back as Dr. Hill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My hype levels for the Until Dawn movie were depressed somewhat when aPlayStation exec suggested the adaptation would feature an all-new cast of characters, but nowTHRis reporting that Dr. Hill actor Peter Stormare is reprising his role, and now I’m as enthused as ever. In case you need a refresher, Dr.
Aug. 1, 2024
I've been waiting over a year for this adorable 3D Stardew Valley-like life sim to launch, and its full release is finally here
Rune Factory and Stardew Valley collide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Song of the Prairie is one of manygames like Stardew Valley, but it stands out as one of my personal top favorites - and it just released out of early access today. Once in a while, an indie gem drops and steals my cozy game-loving heart for hours on end - Song of the Prairie is one of those.
Aug. 1, 2024
Invincible creator explains why every episode of season 3 will feel like a finale: "The stakes are really high"
Season 3 will “change the way the show operates” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When teasing Invincible season 3 earlier this year, creator Robert Kirkman said thatevery episode will “feel like a finale”. Now the show’s return is on the horizon, he elaborates a bit more on what he means about that, as well as why season 3 will be the darkest yet.
Aug. 1, 2024
Invincible creator Robert Kirkman has a number in mind for how many seasons he wants, but thinks it could even beyond that
He wants “to give these stories justice that they deserve” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible may have only just been renewed for season 4, but creator Robert Kirkman is keen for much more of the Prime Video show to come. Speaking at a roundtable attended by GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con, he reflects on the future of the hit superhero animation.
Aug. 1, 2024
Lenovo's 45-inch ultrawide monitor is down to a price I'd be willing to pay
A more palatable price point for Lenovo’s ultrawide monster. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a lot of respect for theLenovoLegion R45w-30, as it’s an ultrawide gaming monitor with a lot of features up its sleeve. That said, I’m always hesitant to properly recommend it to friends due to its $1,000 price tag, especially since you can grab OLED alternatives for that price or less.
Aug. 1, 2024
Marvel's most unlikely super team is back to clean up the mess left after Blood Hunt in Blood Hunters #1
Check out a preview of interior pages from Blood Hunters #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s bigBlood Hunt summer event may have just come to a close, but the Blood Hunters team that formed during the event is sticking around to stake all the vampires still roaming the Earth even after the failure of their insurrection. Written by Erica Schultz with art by Robert Gill and colorist Rain Beredo, Blood Hunters #1 has the unlikely team of Dagger (of Cloak and Dagger),Elsa Bloodstone,Yelena Belova/White Widow, Hallow’s Eve, reconvening to take down the remaining members of the Blood Coven and their vampire minions who are still standing after the fall of Varnae, the first vampire of the Marvel Universe who led the vampire forces in trying to trap the world in endless night.
Aug. 1, 2024
My favorite Star Wars game gets an HD re-release after 22 years, and thankfully it's miles ahead of the janky Star Wars Battlefront collection
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter is back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Bounty Hunter follows ol' Jango through a galaxy-spanning conspiracy that sets up his role in the events of Episode 2: Attack of the Clones. It’s a third-person action-adventure game that’s big on blasters and jetpacks but also incorporates a variety of set pieces ranging from stealth and melee sections to sniper galleries and giant bosses.
Aug. 1, 2024
My Manor Lords town was horrifically destroyed, and now I know what it's like to be an AI faction in Civilization
After watching my favorite settlement burn, I’m ready to renounce my warmongering ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once upon a time, the town of Eichenhau’s biggest problem was soil quality. There was no shortage of food – nearby woods teemed with berries and wildlife – but still, underwhelming wheat harvests made bread a commodity. As the seat of my second-ever campaign in city-building simManor Lords, I thought it would be an issue resolved through time and slow but steady expansion into more fertile lands.
Aug. 1, 2024
Palworld dev says "you won't regret" playing more indies instead of "the latest battlepass in your favorite AAA game"
Palworld community manager Bucky wants everyone to play more indie games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld community manager John “Bucky” Buckley is imploring everyone to play more indie games, even if that means missing out on your favorite AAA game’s latest battle pass. In a lengthyTwitter post, Bucky follows up on comments he made earlier in the week about howpeople should play the games they enjoy regardless of how active their playerbases are.
Aug. 1, 2024
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet VGC is about to become wildly different thanks to new rules that ban Legendary and Paradox 'mons, taking many of the strongest team members out of action
Say goodbye to Miraidon and Flutter Mane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s competitive scene is about to get a complete overhaul thanks to the next set of official Video Game Championships (VGC) rules, which will see all Legendary and Paradox Pokemon banned. In recent months, thanks to Set G, players were allowed to select one ‘Restricted’ Pokemon to use on their team, permitting them to pick from Legendaries like Mewtwo, Giratina, and Groudon to add some extra firepower.
Aug. 1, 2024
Retro Gamer Celebrates 20 Years Of The PSP
Developers revisit the legacy of Sony’s first handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Retro Gamer looks at the 20th anniversary ofSony’s first gaming handheld – the PlayStation Portable. The creators of high-profile PSP games like God Of War: Chains Of Olympus, OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast and Sonic Rivals explain what made Sony’s handheld so special and why it’s still worth playing two decades after its release.
Aug. 1, 2024
Squid Game season 3 will be Netflix show’s final season – and it’s coming out next year
The final season of Squid Game has been set at Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Show writer, director, and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk announced the news in a letter addressed to fans. “I am beyond excited to be writing this letter to announce the date for Season 2 and share the news of Season 3, the final season,” he wrote.
Aug. 1, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws sidesteps Resident Evil 4 Remake and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's yellow paint discourse by making it optional
Wash away the yellow paint in “Explorer Mode” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' developer has come up with a solution to sidestep that never-ending ‘yellow paint’ discourse. Bright yellow paint - or any sharp coloured paint - shows up in many games to guide players to points of interest. In Uncharted, paint markings might alert you to a windowsill you can clamber onto.
Aug. 1, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws' lead says "bad faith" discourse discussing protagonist Kay's looks are "not worth engaging with"
“And she’s beautiful, come on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creative director ofUbisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws has said bad faith discourse is “not worth engaging with.” Speaking toThe Washington Post, Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty commented on the detractors of Ubisoft’s new game, specifically those pushing a narrative that its protagonist, Kay Vess, isn’t attractive enough, part of an online movement of commenters degrading female-led games in general.
Aug. 1, 2024
Starfield Shattered Space guide to help you save House Va’ruun
The followers of the Great Serpent are in dire need of help in Starfield Shattered Space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With this Starfield Shattered Space guide, we’ll help you start the DLC and get to helping House Va’ruun in the wake of a cataclysmic experiment-gone-wrong. With the house in disarray, it’s your job asStarfield’s almighty chosen one to join the religious group, align all the major factions within House Va’ruun, and uncover the mysteries of the Vortex and the Great Serpent.
Aug. 1, 2024
SteamWorld Heist 2 review: "While sillier than XCOM's po-faced sci-fi, its mechanics are no less serious"
SteamWorld Heist 2 is a great sequel. While retaining the aiming system and side-on perspective that made the original a joy, it features a generously redesigned class system and new overworld to explore. However, old problems with mission repetition and stingy XP rewards deter you from experimenting with classes, pulling the game down from excellence. Trick shots feel amazing Class system is extremely flexible So. Many. Hats. Mission objectives become repetitive
Aug. 1, 2024
The 36 greatest superhero costumes in movies and TV
With great power comes great cosplay inspiration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we watch superheroes save the world, we’re not only swept away by their impossible powers and inspiring bravery - we’re also envious of their drip. Superhero costumes are often half the reason why we see them in the first place, so it stands to ask: What are the greatest superhero costumes of all time?
Aug. 1, 2024
The First Descendant's new support character is a walking Guitar Hero minigame and I can't decide if it rocks
Luna is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant’s new post-launch character is basically a walking Guitar Hero simulator. Meet Luna, The First Descendant’s brand new character who arrived in the third-person shooter just yesterday. The trailer below bills Luna as a “mad artist” who “leads the rhythm of the battlefield.” That’s in the most literal sense possible, because it turns out Luna functions as a Guitar Hero simulator where you can align your shots with beats to pull off bonuses.
Aug. 1, 2024
The Instigators review: "Matt Damon and Doug Liman reunite for a tremendously entertaining crime caper"
Sharply observed with a top-notch cast and a pleasing old-school vibe, The Instigators is tremendously entertaining. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. 22 years after The Bourne Identity, Matt Damon and director Doug Liman reunite for this crafty Boston-set comic crime caper, one that’s as well-cast as it is written.
Aug. 1, 2024
The new Visions of Mana demo opened my eyes to a 33-year-old JRPG series I've stupidly ignored my whole life, and now I don't know where to start
I’ve been missing out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a newVisions of Manademo out, and after playing it for a couple of hours, I realize what a fool I’ve been ignoring this beloved franchise my entire life. I don’t even have a good excuse for never playing a Mana game until now. I’ve known about the series, I’ve heard nothing but good things about it, and I’m a big fan of JRPGs and action-RPGs made by Japanese developers, but the Mana games have always inexplicably slipped right by my radar.
Aug. 1, 2024
The ultimate hitman comes out of retirement in a new Netflix anime that begs the question: What if John Wick worked in retail?
A new trailer for Netflix anime Sakamoto Days has been released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Based on an ongoing manga by Yuto Suzuki, the anime revolves around Taro Sakamoto, a one-time legendary hitman who is now seeing out his days as a portly shopkeeper, surrounded by his family. As the trailer (which you can see above) shows, Sakamoto was once a swaggering, cocksure killer.
Aug. 1, 2024
Unreleased SNES Dragon Quest prototype could be "lost for good" as the only alleged copy of the 1993 JRPG worth $50,000 was sold to a private collector
An English translation of the first Dragon Quest spin-off could be gone for some time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Quest series has been through countless iterations and spin-offs, but one version might be properly lost for good. Dragon’s Quest’s first side step was Torneko’s Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon, an SNES game in which you collect items in randomized dungeons as the merchant from Dragon Quest 4.
Aug. 1, 2024
Upcoming action sequel Nobody 2 casts another returning actor alongside Bob Odenkirk
Lloyd goes back to the action-thriller franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official:Back to the Futurestar Christopher Lloyd is returning to the popular action franchise Nobody as he gets cast in the upcoming sequel. Lloyd joins fellow returning starBob Odenkirk in Nobody 2, as reported byDeadline. The two will reprise their original roles alongside newcomers Connie Nielsen, and Basic Instinct’sSharon Stone who was recently cast as the film’s villain.
Aug. 1, 2024
We're finally getting a Civilization 7 gameplay reveal at Gamescom, and a whole "20+ minute deep dive" at that
Mark your calendar for August 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstCivilization 7gameplay is being shown at this month’s Gamescom Opening Night Live, Firaxis has revealed. “Civilization is a game that is as wide as it is deep, covering the span of human history as you build your empire piece by piece in the attempt to stand the test of time,” Firaxis said in an accompanyingblog post.
Aug. 1, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Sting!
We have five copies of the spider horror to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re an arachnophobe, you might want to get a friend or loved one to hold your hand while you watch Sting… And maybe have a comfortable space behind the sofa prepared.Written and directed by Kiah Roache-Turner (who previously brought us the Aussie post-apocalypse Wyrmwood), it centres on a 12-year-old girl who makes a pet of a strange little spider.
Aug. 1, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of The First Omen
We have five copies of the horror prequel to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a big horror fan, you’ve surely seen Richard Donner’s 1976 shocker The Omen, in which an American diplomat gradually comes to the realisation that his son, Damien, is the prophesied Antichrist. The film has inspired three sequels, a remake, and now a prequel.
Aug. 1, 2024
Former GTA dev says Rockstar had so long to make San Andreas that it "went crazy" with the amount of stuff added
Including skydiving and stealth sections When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Grand Theft Auto developer has said Rockstar had so much time to make San Andreas that it “went crazy” with all the features that were added. In the interview with SanInPlay below, former Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij reflected back on an extensive career making GTA games, including, in particular, San Andreas.
Jul. 31, 2024
"The holy grail of DLC skips": $10,000 Elden Ring speedrun competition blows the whole scene wide open with a new gravity-defying strategy that lets you float past bosses
Behold the ‘Sleepwalking’ glitch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An incredibly usefulElden Ringspeedrun strategy that lets you walk through the air and skip through certain areas has been discovered, all thanks to aShadow of the Erdtreebounty competition hosted by prominent speedrunner Distortion2. The competition has a massive prize pool of $10,000 (and counting, thanks to the bonus prize pool), so needless to say, entrants have been giving it their best shots.
Jul. 31, 2024
"They need to fix it": Marvel Rivals' adorable new comic book character is undeniably cute, but he's also "terrible for game health and balancing"
Jeff the Land Shark is as “broken” as he is adorable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeff the Land Shark has just joined the ever-expanding roster ofMarvel Rivals characters, and he’s already causing chaos with his powerful ultimate ability. The newMarvel Rivals closed betaentrant’s cute looks prove deceiving, as the Deadpool favorite is already making rounds online thanks to his unique ultimate.
Jul. 31, 2024
"WE ARE SO BACK": Elden Ring patch granted a "massive buff" to Shadow of the Erdtree's worst Incantation, and now it's melting through bosses
Rain of Fire is so hot right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s latest patch has buffed a Shadow of the Erdtree Incantation to the point where it’s melting through bosses in a matter of seconds. Meet Rain of Fire. If you didn’t already know about it, thisElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree-exclusive Incantation has the player thrusting their hands to the ground for a good few seconds to bring forth a torrential rain of fiery pellets hammering the area around them.
Jul. 31, 2024
16 years since his last appearance, The Leader star Tim Blake Nelson teases his character's "astonishing" new Marvel look
Exclusive: Tim Blake Nelson talks returning to Marvel in Captain America: Brave New World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The last time we saw The Leader in the MCU was back in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk. Now, he’s set to make his big return in Captain America: Brave New World, and actor Tim Blake Nelson tells us that “he hasn’t been sitting around”.
Jul. 31, 2024
43-year CRPG veteran behind Fallout and Wasteland flexes his OG Baldur's Gate Platinum award - while admitting the 150,000 sales total would be "the end of your career" today
It’s a different industry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CRPG veteran Brian Fargo, who helped develop the original Fallout games and bring the Wasteland series to life, has reflected on awards for selling “50 or 100,000” units decades ago, commenting how such sales nowadays would spell the “end of your career.” Brian Fargo has a very, very long history of making video games, extending all the way back to when he self-published a text adventure in 1981.
Jul. 31, 2024
A miracle occurred while playing this cozy Metroidvania-meets-management sim: I've learned how not to suck at platforming
Now Playing | Magical Delicacy is the combat-free platformer that I should have disliked, yet ended up loving. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one superhuman ability I’ve always lacked, it’s the ability to platform. That’s what makes my latest Game Pass obsession, Magical Delicacy, such a unique entry in my gaming rota at the moment. Culinary witch Flora’s whimsical journey is a 2D pixel adventure with no combat to speak of, and paired with the fact that I wouldn’t call myself a cozy gamer at all, I’d usually ignore anything of the sort.
Jul. 31, 2024
Activision is open-sourcing one of the biggest Call of Duty maps ever for AI development and to "expand the knowledge base of the gaming industry"
A massive data set has been pulled from the Warzone map Caldera When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionhas shared an open-source data set compiled from Call of Duty: Warzone’s Caldera map for non-commercial use. The “near-complete” geometry of the Caldera map is now available onGitHub. The 4 GB data set includes more than five million meshes, 28 million primitives, more than one-billion-point instances, “which can also represent scene metadata such as volumes that we use for lighting processing,” as well as in-game character pathing and time samples showing how players behave on the map.
Jul. 31, 2024
After reading Tevinter Nights, there's one Dragon Age The Veilguard companion I can't wait to meet in the RPG
Opinion | As a long-time fan, I’m already planning out my Dragon Age The Veilguard character and faction, inspired by Tevinter Nights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a long-time RPG enjoyer, I have a tendency to plan ahead when a new release I’m interested in is on the horizon. See, I can spendhoursin a character creator suite, and that’s in no way an exaggeration; especially when one offers up so many choices.
Jul. 31, 2024
All GTA 4 cheats for weapons, cars, and more
Want guns, cars, and money in GTA IV? Then here are the codes you need to enter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 4 cheats and codes provide shortcuts to speed up Niko’s rise to power across Liberty City, with a selection of boosts that give you an instant health and armor refill whenever you need it, along with options to stock up on some of the most powerful weapons without ever having to set foot in an Ammu-Nation store.
Jul. 31, 2024
As EA reiterates Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to launch this fall, BioWare promises a release date announcement in August
We’re also getting a fresh roadmap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a newblog post, BioWare details the recent appearance of the Dragon Age: The Veilguard cast at San Diego Comic-Con. But what’s really piqued fans' interest is this line at the end of the post: “We’ll have more to share next month – including a new roadmap, more looks at the game, and our official release date (!
Jul. 31, 2024
As Steam's New & Trending chart gets flooded with demos, some devs worry that Valve's rework could be bad news for indie games
Demos popping up on the chart might mean less visibility for new indie games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, Valve announced it was making changes to how demos work on the platform after a trend in developer feedback. So, now, demos will function in much the same way full games do. There’ll be separate store pages and accompanying user reviews for demos, anyone who wishlists a game will be notified when its demo drops, and demos will now appear in both the ‘New & Trending’ chart, as well as the ‘New On Steam’ page.
Jul. 31, 2024
Ayaneo just launched two new Game Boy handhelds, but they’ll run far more than the classics
Two homage Game Boy handhelds with hulking specs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ayaneo has two new handhelds that pay homage to the Game Boy, and they’re now available to pre-order. Just like the portable gaming company’s other devices, both its DMG and GBA Micro-inspired consoles come with a premium price tag, but they could be well worth the investment for emulation enthusiasts.
Jul. 31, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 investigator says Larian "neutered" one of the RPG's major factions, stopping its NPCs from using their "most important" D&D class feature
It’s bad news for the Harpers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s trickier fights might be so difficult because the NPC allies fighting alongside you have been bugged since launch, with one analyst suggesting that Larian deliberately “neutered” almost an entire faction. If you, like me, found thatBaldur’s Gate 3 Act 2 is a much less pleasant place to be than Act 1, the chances are high that you, like me, struggled with some of its battles.
Jul. 31, 2024
Becky Cloonan's folk horror anthology Come Find Me is "a landmark event in modern horror comics"
The one-shot includes new stories by Cloonan, E.M. Carroll, Molly Mendoza, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DSTLRYhas announced a folk horror anthology to be curated by Somna co-creatorBecky Cloonan. Come Find Me: An Autumnal Offering is a prestige format one-shot that will bring together six creators, including A Guest in the House author E.M. Carroll, to tell chilling tales just in time for Halloween.
Jul. 31, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Perfect Paradox god roll to chase
Saint-14’s Perfect Paradox shotgun is finally available in Destiny 2, and here are the god rolls to get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Destiny 2 Perfect Paradox god roll might be exactly what you need to complete a top-tier melee build, but you need to get it from Saint-14 first. This fan-favorite shotgun has a great selection of perks, letting you pursue several decent combinations inDestiny 2depending on if you want to focus on single-target damage or even the Crucible.
Jul. 31, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Warden's Law god rolls to chase
The Heavy Burst Hand Cannon, Warden’s Law is up for grabs in Nightfall Strikes once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting a Destiny 2 Warden’s Law god roll won’t be easy, but this Heavy Burst Hand Cannon can roll with some deadly perk combinations that suit both PVE and PVP. Getting Warden’s Law from Nightfalls isn’t easy, but it’s worth pursuing if you’re a Hand Cannon fan.
Jul. 31, 2024
Borderlands boss feels "vindicated" by the success of other video game adaptations: "It’s a candy store for filmmaking"
Exclusive: Randy Pitchford talks the pressure of creating a successful video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gearboxfounder and CEO Randy Pitchford didn’t extra feel pressure to create a successful film in light of other big video game adaptations when making Lionsgate’s upcomingBorderlandsmovie – in fact, he felt quite the opposite. “Sometimes the inspiration for that formula, you can invent it.
Jul. 31, 2024
Destiny 2 and Marathon plans got "overly ambitious," so Bungie is firing 220 people and spinning out a sci-fi action game to form a new studio within PlayStation
155 people, or 12% of Bungie’s workforce, will be folded into Sony When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bungiehas laid off 220 developers, or 17% of its global workforce, while announcing a new studio has been founded to continue the development of one of its incubation projects under PlayStation. Today, July 31, Bungie CEO Pete Parsons penned ablog postcalled ‘The New Path for Bungie.
Jul. 31, 2024
Borderlands' OG characters are still "integral to the universe" and Randy Pitchford would be "thrilled" to see them in future games - but they're not in the movie because of Gearbox's Marvel problem
Too many characters to fit into one movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands' boss has promised that fan favorite characters missing from the upcoming film adaptation are still “integral” to the series. Speaking to Gamesradar+,GearboxEntertainment CEO and Borderlands lead Randy Pitchford explained that “it took a while” to find the heart of next month’s blockbuster. “We took a lot of turns in the earliest development of this, but you can tell from the video games that Lilith is the centre of the universe,” Pitchford says.
Jul. 31, 2024
Brie Larson had no idea about Robert Downey Jr.'s surprise Marvel return as Doctor Doom – but she has a better idea about her own future
The Captain Marvel actor was in the dark When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr.’s shock Marvel return as Doctor Doomdidn’t just take us by surprise – it also caught Marvel stars off guard. One of those stars isCaptain Marvelactor Brie Larson, who had no idea herAvengers: Endgameco-star was coming back. “I want to be clear. I was just with Kevin [Feige].
Jul. 31, 2024
College Football 25 production relied on "the power of AI" - and now that it's had 5 million players in its first week, EA isn't gonna stop
“In the absence of AI we simply would not have been able to deliver College Football at the level we did” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA Sports College Football 25has seen substantial success - to the tune of 5 million players - and EA says the game would not have been the same without AI. In its latestfinancial report, EA says that College Football 25 “welcomed 5 million unique players
Jul. 31, 2024
Creator of iconic puzzle game says anniversary remaster "sold like dog s**t," and now his company "can't afford to pay anyone"
Also, most of those platforms it released on are “f***ing dead now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator behind an iconic puzzle-platform game called Braid says the anniversary remaster “sold like dog shit compared to what we need to make for the company to survive.” As chronicled by the appropriately named ‘Blow Fan’ onYouTube(thanks,Knoebel), Braid creator Jonathan Blow has tackled the question of how the indie game’s remaster is getting on – several times, in fact.
Jul. 31, 2024
Dark Horse's Summer Shadows is a "unique and moody LGBTQIA+ vampire horror" comic
The complete series is coming to trade paperback in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of our most anticipated new comics for the fall is Summer Shadows from Dark Horse. This four-issue mystery thriller is set on the fictional Greek island of Avraxos, where Nick Landry has come searching for his ex Anthony who has vanished in sinister circumstances.
Jul. 31, 2024
Borderlands boss teases hopes for a sequel, and hopes they’ll have an update before the year is out
Exclusive: Randy Pitchford dishes on the Borderlands Cinematic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gearboxfounder and CEO Randy Pitchford has high hopes for the previously announced Borderlands Cinematic Universe – and says we could be getting an update pretty soon. “I think it’s reasonable to imagine that we will start talking about the next Borderlands movie here. Maybe before the end of the year, we’ll see.
Jul. 31, 2024
Destiny devs blindsided after another 220 "inexcusable" layoffs are announced publicly: "This is how I’ve found out I’m laid off"
“I’m so sick and tired of these layoffs. Unionize unionize unionize.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today,CEO Pete Parsons announced that Bungie is laying off 220 employees. Current, former, and soon-to-be former employees have taken to social media to criticize both the layoffs and the studio’s leadership. SeveralBungiedevelopers have revealed on social media that they’ve been affected by these layoffs, and it seems at least some of them weren’t aware of what was about to happen until the public post went live.
Jul. 31, 2024
Elden Ring becomes "a spectator sport" as the action RPG's latest patch transforms Spirit Ash summons into boss-slaying machines more worthy of becoming an Elden Lord than us
Most of your spirit summons are now better than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s new patch buffed almost every single Spirit Ash summon in the game, and it looks like some of them might have been slightly overtuned as they’re now wreaking havoc on bosses. As well asevery spirit summon (except for Mimic Tear) receiving attack power and damage negation buffswhen leveled up to +8 and higher, alongside when yourShadow of the ErdtreeRevered Spirit Ash Blessing is at +5 or higher, 81 out of the 84 Spirit Ashes have been given extra, individual buffs.
Jul. 31, 2024
Elden Ring loreheads discover Shadow of the Erdtree's Rellana and Messmer might have been married all along, which could explain the Twin Moon Knight's fancy new decoration
Rellana has a new chair, and maybe a husband too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just asElden Ringquietly added a solitary chair to Rellana’s boss arena, lore theorists have deduced that her and Messmer might have been married. Yesterday sawElden Ring patch 1.13arrived, with huge PvP adjustments, Spirit Ash Summon tweaks, and even a nerf for the notorious Impenetrable Thorns at long last.
Jul. 31, 2024
Giancarlo Esposito teases that Captain America: Brave New World is just the beginning for his Marvel villain Sidewinder
Exclusive: Giancarlo Esposito says he delved into Sidewinder’s comic book origins to prepare for the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much speculation, it’s been confirmed that Giancarlo Esposito is playing villain Sidewinder in Captain America: Brave New World. The character is the head of the Serpent Society, and based on what was shown during Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel, he’ll be causing some trouble for Anthony Mackie’s Captain America.
Jul. 31, 2024
Goodbye Doctor Strange - Doctor Doom is now officially the Sorcerer Supreme of the Marvel Universe
You didn’t really think he was gonna give it back did you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood Hunt #5 has broughtMarvel’s big summer eventto a close, and as Marvel itself spoiled over the weekend at Comic-Con International: San Diego, Doctor Doom has officially inherited the mantle of Sorcerer Supreme from Stephen Strange. As shocking as the development may be - and as potentially disastrous for the Marvel Universe - it’s been a long time coming, as Doom has often been considered one of the top contenders for the title.
Jul. 31, 2024
Harold and the Purple Crayon review: "Colorful, easy-to-enjoy fun – particularly if you're of crayon-using age"
It’s not the sort of family film you’ll wax lyrical about, but there’s enough colorful, chaotic, kid-friendly fun to amply entertain. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Taking a loose approach to adapting the much-loved picture book of the same name, Harold and the Purple Crayon opens with an inventive animated sequence featuring the baby whose scribblings come to life.
Jul. 31, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 finale has partly leaked online, and major spoilers are everywhere
The night is dark and full of spoilers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has suffered a major leak, with key scenes from the finale making it to the internet days before the finale is supposed to premiere on HBO. According toVariety, approximately 30 minutes of leaked footage made its way to TikTok on an account which has since been taken down.
Jul. 31, 2024
How to complete the Destiny 2 NES006 quest
You need to find the proximity sensor alert before you can start the Specimen ID: NES006 quest in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 NES006 quest unlocks the final research upgrades for Failsafe but it’s a time-consuming quest as you’ve got to get a lot of kills. Although, before you even get to the killing part, you need to start the quest by following your Proximity Sensor Alert in one of the Echoes activities inDestiny 2, and this isn’t explained especially clearly.
Jul. 31, 2024
You can use Baldur's Gate 3 characters in new D&D virtual tabletop to continue the party's story
Astarion, Karlach, and more will make an appearance in Project Sigil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems as if we’re not done with the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast just yet, because they’ll be making a surprise appearance in the new D&D virtual tabletop. “I think a lot of people are worried about what [Wizards of the Coast]’s going to do with BG3 characters and the story and all this stuff,” adds game director Kale Stutzman.
Jul. 31, 2024
Japan uses the power of sports anime Haikyu to spur its volleyball team to victory at the Olympics against Argentina
Fly high! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Olympic Games has featured a surprise reference to sports anime Haikyu during a recent men’s volleyball match between Japan and Argentina. Several points in the group match on July 31 were accompanied by the volleyball anime’s ‘FLY HIGH’ opening song. The track also played immediately following Japan’s victory inside four sets in what was a must-win game.
Jul. 31, 2024
JRPG preservationists are resurrecting a 19-year-old Final Fantasy 7 prequel that's been lost media since 2018
Final Fantasy 7 Before Crisis may finally live beyond Japan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game preservationists are in the midst of making a Japan-only prequel to Final Fantasy 7 more accessible than it’s ever been, despite the action RPG shutting down good and proper over 6 years ago. In short, it wasn’t all that accessible to begin with, and it certainly hasn’t gotten any better.
Jul. 31, 2024
Lemokey P1 Pro review: “custom keyboards are dropping their prices”
The Lemokey P1 Pro offers incredible value for money, with a slick build, solid speeds, and plenty of different customization options for a fantastic price. Custom keyboards are dropping their prices and this is our prime example. Fantastic value for money Sturdy, enthusiast-level design Low latency Soft typing feel Too heavy for transport Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 31, 2024
Microsoft CFO wants to turn Xbox into a subscription business, and is "really encouraged by some of the progress" of Game Pass
Amy Hood weighs in on Xbox’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft just reported its sales data for the final quarter of the current financial year. As reported byGamesIndustry.biz, the figures showed that Microsoft’s gaming revenue is up by 44% compared to the same period last year, while revenue from Xbox content and services is up 61% compared to the same financial quarter from the previous financial year.
Jul. 31, 2024
New RTS from StarCraft 2 vets raised over $35 million in crowdfunding and investment, but its Mixed early access reviews suggest it needs a bit more time in the oven
Stormgate released in early access for backers yesterday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stormgate, the new real-time strategy game created by a team of former Warcraft and StarCraft 2 developers, is finally here, but players' reactions to it so far suggest that it’s not quite living up to the hype generated by its massive fundraising efforts. Developed by Frost Giant Studios, there was never any doubt that Stormgate had got strategy fans' attention, with many showing their support with their wallets.
Jul. 31, 2024
New trailer for Netflix's Terminator anime from Ghost in the Shell studio brings horror back to the franchise
Judgment day is upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator Zero has got a new trailer, and it looks like it’s bringing horror back to the franchise. The anime take on the franchise comes from the iconic studio behind Ghost in the Shell and lands on Netflix very soon. The latest trailer is the most comprehensive look at the series yet, and gives us a hint at the very dark tone it will have.
Jul. 31, 2024
Razer Adjustable Head Strap for Quest 3 review: "Gave my skull a comforting, nylon cuddle"
Razer’s adjustable head strap for Meta Quest 3 is nice and comfortable, simple to install, and fit to your head, and it’s especially good in games that involve limited movements. Unfortunately, if you use your headset for exercise or games with vigorous head movement, you might be better off elsewhere. Not to mention, it’s very expensive for how much it offers. Super comfortable Simple to adjust Lightweight Easy to install and remove
Jul. 31, 2024
Razer Facial Interface review: "A more immersive, light-blocking fit"
Razer’s facial interface for Meta Quest 3 has lovely, soft cushioning that cools your face as you’re playing. It’s also more hygienic than the stock option. Unfortunately, its price makes it difficult to recommend, just like its adjustable head strap counterpart. Soft, comfortable fit Hygienic silicone covering Great light blocking Discreet added ventilation Extremely expensive compared to others No adjustability Nose flaps are fixed in place Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 31, 2024
Robert Downey Jr.’s Avengers return doesn’t spell doom for the MCU – but it sure feels risky
Opinion |It’s not all doom and gloom, but something feels off about Robert Downey Jr’s Marvel return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow,Robert Downey Jr. has returned. But what should have been a moment of triumph and elation atMarvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panelquickly turned into a social media tapestry of quizzical looks, raised eyebrows, and a general feeling that the MCU just jumped the multiversal shark.
Jul. 31, 2024
Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 review: “glorious gaming visuals for under $1,000”
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is a great example of a gaming monitor that can achieve super-fast speeds while still offering up glorious colors and contrast. Qualities like its anti-glare coating and striking aesthetic help it stand tall among other 1440p rivals, and it sets the QHD monitor bar to lofty new heights thanks to its balanced specs. Exceptional colors Excellent HDR Responsive 360Hz abilities Stunning design No USB-C hub
Jul. 31, 2024
Silent Hill-inspired horror game stuck in Steam limbo as Valve's "longer than expected" review drags on - "We are urgently contacting Steam to expedite the process"
No Return was supposed to release yesterday, but according to the developer, Steam is holding it up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Return, an upcoming horror game inspired by Silent Hill and PT, was supposed to launch on Tuesday, July 30, but the dev says Steam’s internal review process is preventing it from being available. In an update shared on the game’sSteam storefront, No Return developer BlameTech says it’s “currently experiencing a delay due to slow review processes.
Jul. 31, 2024
Steam insider claims Valve is working on a system to ensure players get their season pass content
The storefront will apparently soon “track commitments” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valveis supposedly working on a way to make sure that season pass buyers get the content that’s promised to them. Dataminer and SteamDB (database) creator Pavel Djundik recentlyclaimedthat “Steam is working on a season pass survey for developers” that will only be “internal” to the digital storefront and kept hidden from everyday customers.
Jul. 31, 2024
The "perfect" Pokemon Yellow romhack alters everything annoying about the classic Gen 1 game while still keeping its best glitches and quirks intact
Rejoice, you can finally run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A team of dedicated Pokemon players has created what they’re calling the “perfect Pokemon Yellow romhack,” which is full of incredible quality-of-life improvements and tweaks that make replaying the classic first-generation game much more enjoyable. Titled Pokemon Yellow Legacy, the project has been led by content creator Patrick ‘SmithPlays’ Smith, who’s also behind the Crystal Legacy project.
Jul. 31, 2024
The Deep actor has the perfect suggestion for how his character should die in The Boys season 5
What a way to go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys actor Chace Crawford has the perfect suggestion for how his character should be killed off in the upcoming final season of the Prime Video series. When asked byTV Guidefor a pitch on how The Deep should die, Crawford replied, “Drowning, somehow, would be really odd.” When pressed on how exactly a Supe who can survive underwater would perish like that, Crawford jokingly suggested, “A bowl of soup?
Jul. 31, 2024
The First Descendant dev promises "a more rational and satisfying farming experience" days after nerfing the looter shooter's Destiny-style loot cave
The Valby run is no more, but Nexon is working on improving The First Descendant’s farming system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant studio Nexon says it’s working on an improved farming structure days after nerfing the looter shooter’s fan-favorite Destiny-style loot cave. For some context,The First Descendant recently reduced the amount of rewards you could get from the Fortress' Vulgus Strategic Outpost after mistakenly suggesting all other grinding spots would be buffed to match its output.
Jul. 31, 2024
The hottest new Skyrim debate asks a mega-important question: How do you get through Whiterun?
Bethesda fans have drawn lines in the sand (and the map) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ASkyrimfan debate over the best route through Whiterun has become hilariously heated. Just in case it’s been a decade since you last jumped into Skyrim, Whiterun is probably the first city most folks stumble across that houses major companions, storylines, and a faction that can curse you with an undercover blessing: the ability to turn into a werewolf.
Jul. 31, 2024
The next Star Wars show finally has a release date, and a first look that's giving us major ET vibes
Skeleton Crew is coming this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Star Wars show to hit our screens is Skeleton Crew – and it finally hasan official first look. The show, which stars Jude Law, follows a younger cast on an adventure through the galaxy. That’s already giving us Goonies meets ET vibes, but the first look photos, which you can see below, only make the comparison all the stronger.
Jul. 31, 2024
The Parasite Eve renaissance continues this month with a second indie inspired by Square Enix's cult horror JRPG classic dropping a sick trailer
If I had a nickel for every indie inspired by Parasite Eve… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enix’s Parasite Eve series hasn’t inspired too many games since it debuted more than two decades ago, which is weird because the way it infused RPG combat with survival horror resourcefulness attracted a very loud cult following, but two exciting indies are looking to change that.
Jul. 31, 2024
This might just be the cheapest RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal I’ve seen yet
A mid-range rig barely scraping over $1,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I constantly have my eye on gaming laptop deals, which means I generally know the day to day price ranges for machines running each different graphics card configuration. That also means I get very excited when a rig drops below the expected budget. Not only has that happened with an RTX 4070 gaming laptop today, but the model in question is actually one of my favorite devices on the market as well.
Jul. 31, 2024
Ubisoft Massive had to "break" The Division's "staccato" pacing to make Star Wars Outlaws' open world
It’s a very new take on open worlds for Ubisoft Massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' creative director has explained howUbisoftMassive had to “break” The Division’s cover-shooting rhythm for its new open-world game. Speaking to GamesRadar+ as part of our hands-onStar Wars Outlaws preview, creative director Julian Gerighty explains how Ubisoft Massive is making Outlaws different from past open-world Ubisoft games, like Massive’s own The Division.
Jul. 31, 2024
James Gunn marks the end of Superman filming with a heartfelt tribute and an ice-cold behind-the scenes picture of his cast
Director James Gunn pays tribute to his cast and crew: “It has been an honor” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “And that’s a wrap. God bless our cast and crew whose commitment, creativity, and hard work have brought this project to life,” Gunnwrote on Twitter. “I set out to make a movie about a good man in a world that isn’t always so much.
Jul. 30, 2024
"There's no canon": Dragon Age leads say The Veilguard's story and world are "a very personal thing," dependent on "what your world of Thedas is"
The canon is what you make it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While fans prepare for the decade-long wait forDragon Age: The Veilguardto end this fall,BioWaresheds light on how the concept of a “canon” doesn’t fit into the upcoming RPG. Speaking in an interview withThe Gamer, creative director John Epler explains why the newDragon Agedoesn’t have one true “canon” storyline or world - instead, the canon is whatever players make it out to be.
Jul. 30, 2024
9 years into development, one-time Minecraft challenger Hytale is checking that its new engine can actually run its own game
Hypixel wants to “verify that our engine [is] capable of supporting our gameplay” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What that suggests to me is that developer Hypixel has spent the last eight to 12 months checking that the engine it built for its game is capable of actually hosting that game. That’s a sensible practice, but it strikes me that it’s one better reserved for the very start of development, and isn’t a process that should really be taking place nine years into the project.
Jul. 30, 2024
A Marvel fan thinks they've worked out how Robert Downey Jr will return to the MCU as Doctor Doom, thanks to Deadpool and Wolverine
“Bookmark this ‘cause I think I may be right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone thinks they’ve worked outhow Robert Downey Jr will play Doctor Doom, and it’s all thanks to newly releasedDeadpool and Wolverine. Shortly afterMarvel Studiosboss Kevin Feige and Avengers directors Joe and Anthony Russo announced at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con thatDowney was returning to the MCU as a different character, fans started speculating as to how it would be explained in the movies.
Jul. 30, 2024
After 11 years, fans still think the Deadpool game cost $100 million to make, but one of the original devs says that's ridiculous - "$100 million is GTA-level money"
He’s the merc with a mouth, not the merc with the money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “My challenge to game journalists, just in time for Deadpool and Wolverine: Squash the insane rumor that the Deadpool game cost $100 million,” Chris Baker, manager of licensed games for Marvel at the time of Deadpool’s release, says onTwitter. (Challenge accepted, by the way.
Jul. 30, 2024
Anthony Mackie might have just let slip that another Avenger is in Captain America: Brave New World – and it backs up a previous accidental spoiler
Move over, Tom Holland. Marvel has a new spoiler king When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anthony Mackie may have just let slip that a fellow Avenger will appear alongside him in Captain America: Brave New World. While recapping whether the story of 2008’s The Incredible Hulk matters in Captain America: Brave New World to a bemused Harrison Ford forEntertainment Weekly, Anthony Mackie says “when he shows up,” seemingly referring to Mark Ruffalo’s character, who the Captain America actor describes as “the other Hulk” opposite Ford’s Red Hulk.
Jul. 30, 2024
As Fallout London goes through the traditional Bethesda RPG launch, modders offer 1-to-1 troubleshooting as fans aren't "following the install guide properly"
Team Folon says most reports stem from user error When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout Londonis finally here after five years and over a hundred modders' work, but it hasn’t exactly had a smooth landing - following whatfeels like an actual Bethesda RPG launch, the mod’s developers promise 1-on-1 troubleshooting to any players with complaints. Fallout London is comparable to the likes of Skyrim’sEnderal, turning Bethesda’s RPG into an entirely fresh experience with a new map, voice acting, and more.
Jul. 30, 2024
Assassin's Creed Odyssey helped shape Star Wars Outlaws because its director "could pick up the phone and talk to" Ubisoft's other devs about the technicalities of shaping their open world
“How did you do this? What was too big for you? What was too long a distance for traversal?'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' open-world planets are about the same size as three Assassin’s Creed Odyssey zones stitched together- and that peculiar measurement tool was established because Outlaws' director could pick up the phone and ask the Odyssey team for advice.
Jul. 30, 2024
Atlus' new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio won't include romance, but its bonding system will "give you a new experience unlike any you have had" in the Persona series
Some Archetypes only unlock via the bond system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazioomits romance for an “experience unlike any you have had” in previous Atlus games. Atlus has been pretty forthright inMetaphor: ReFantazio going in a hugely different direction than the Persona seriesand throwing out romance entirely. It’s partly becauseMetaphor: ReFantazio isn’t a game about flirty teenagers, and so romance being omitted is “part of the realism of the setting.
Jul. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead says "forward momentum will make another" game as good as the world-beating RPG as Larian does "much forward thinking" about what's next
“It’s such a good game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBaldur’s Gate 3approaches its first anniversary, one developer says that Larian is looking firmly ahead, and hopes to make another game as good as its hit CRPG with enough forward momentum. In a tweet early this morning, publishing director Michael Douse said he had been playing Baldur’s Gate 3 again.
Jul. 30, 2024
Captain America: Brave New World star doesn't believe in those MCU criticisms: "It's keeping cinema alive"
Tim Blake Nelson doesn’t share those MCU criticisms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Blake Nelson doesn’t think the MCU is having a detrimental effect on cinema. The actor, who plays The Leader in the Marvel movies, is set to reprise his villainous role in the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World. “Marvel has become this phenomenon that’s unprecedented in the history of cinema,” Nelson toldTheWrapat San Diego Comic-Con.
Jul. 30, 2024
Channing Tatum finally breaks silence on his over a decade in the making Deadpool and Wolverine cameo
“I’m so grateful to be in this movie” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis jam-packed with Easter eggs and cameos, but the one we were most shocked to see isGambit, played by Channing Tatum- a role over 10 years in the making. The star has finally broken his silence on his surprise pop-up in an emotional social media post, and it’s all thanks to Ryan Reynolds.
Jul. 30, 2024
Cult D&D-style RPG Wildermyth was supposed to be finished - so imagine my surprise at its perfectly-timed console port complete with local co-op
I’m extremely excited for Wildermyth on Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wildermythis an amazing turn-based RPG filled with an entire D&D campaign’s worth of character development. But when its developers saidthey were going into hibernationafter the release of itsmassive DLC back in May, I thought that would be the last we’d hear from this gem of a game.
Jul. 30, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine manages to find real purpose in its multiversal story
Opinion | The bloody, beating heart of Deadpool and Wolverine comes from a genuine place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineisn’t the first Marvel tentpole to dig into the multiverse and scoop out characters who were, until recently, inaccessible toDisney-ownedMarvel Studios. But Deadpool and Wolverine does something more radical and worthwhile than show off old action figures.
Jul. 30, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 patch notes are so big they'll have a "before and after" for all Uniques because "there are changes to nearly every single one"
“Goal is to have these at the bottom of the notes for easier reference” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s Season 5 patch notes will include a before and after comparison for changes to Unique and Mythic Unique items as “there are changes to nearly every single one.” We’ve had an inkling of the wide scope ofSeason 5’s PTRsince the June Campfire chat revealed a new endgame roguelite mode and boss, new Uniques, and massive quality-of-life changes including re-playable bosses.
Jul. 30, 2024
Disney Plus fantasy series featuring Derry Girls star canceled after just one season
Renegade Nell has not been renewed for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Renegade Nell, starring Derry Girls actor Louisa Harland, has been canceled atDisneyPlus after just one season. Created by Sally Wainwright and directed by Ben Taylor, the show takes place in a fantasy version of 18th-century England and follows a woman named Nell Jackson (Harland) who is framed for murder and becomes the most feared woman in the country.
Jul. 30, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is bringing back an iconic 18-year-old Budokai Tenkaichi voice line and fans can't get enough
“The Saiyans are a true warrior race - don’t underestimate us!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you check out the trailer below at the 1:27 mark, you’ll see Vegeta using a rush attack and proclaiming “the Saiyans are a true warrior race - don’t underestimate us!” If you spent any meaningful time playing Budokai Tenkaichi 2 or 3 back in the day, you’ll likely have that exact line burned into your memory, because it was exactly the same in the old games.
Jul. 30, 2024
Elden Ring buffs almost every single Spirit Ash summon, leaving out everyone's favorite clone buddy Mimic Tear
Seems our loyal replica was considered good enough already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s latest patch has rolled out a plethora of buffs for the vast majority of its Spirit Ash summons, apart from everyone’s favorite clone, the Mimic Tear, whichFromSoftwarehas apparently determined was good enough already. As detailed today in thepatch notesforElden Ring version 1.13, any summoned spirit that’s been updated to ‘+8’ or higher, apart from the Mimic Tear, has now had both its attack power and damage negation increased, allowing it to hit harder and survive longer.
Jul. 30, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.13 notes are here, with PvP adjustments, chunkier summons, and a big nerf to one of Shadow of the Erdtree's dumbest strategies
RIP Impenetrable Thorns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringpatch 1.13 is now live on all platforms after server maintenance earlier today. Early this morning,FromSoftwareannounced that Elden Ring’s servers would be taken down for maintenance to allow for patch 1.13’s launch. This is the second patch sinceElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreelaunched late last month. The Elden Ring 1.
Jul. 30, 2024
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Freedom's Flame Warbond battle pass
Is the Freedom’s Flame Warbond in HD2 worth it? Here’s what you’re getting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbond battle pass is here adding a fiery range of weapons, armor and gear. It features a new incendiary shotgun and two flamethrower options, as well as some helpfully flame retardant armor and other goodies. So let’s take a look at what’s cooking (hopefully not you).
Jul. 30, 2024
Evil Dead's Bruce Campbell reveals what it'd take to get him to play Ash again
“My voice hasn’t aged as much as I have” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell appears to have shot down the possibility of ever playing Ash Williams again – a live-action Ash, that is. In a new interview withEntertainment Weekly, the actor, who first played horror icon Ash in Sam Raimi’s The Evil Dead back in 1981, admitted that while he wouldn’t want to reprise the role in a live-action capacity, he’d be keen to fight off some more deadites from the safety of a recording booth.
Jul. 30, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's big Dawntrail balance patch is here to "raise the DPS of certain jobs rather than lower them" as Pictomancer mains survive nerf free and Vipers only get sort-of simplified
Please look forward to it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s first Savage raid is here, folks, and that means we’re getting our customary sweep of Job changes to iron out the kinks seen so far. While the MMO’s community - and Pictomancer mains, largely - had been braced for nerfs, Yoshi-P and the gang are looking to raise DPS across the board, rather than lower it, for a more even playing field.
Jul. 30, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima was Star Wars Outlaws director's "biggest reference" when it came to making his own open-world game
“This is the story, the world, the character, everything fits together with the gameplay guiding everything” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation’s gorgeous open-world gameGhost of Tsushimawas a definite reference point forStar Wars Outlaws, according to creative director Julian Gerighty. After my recenthands-on preview of Star Wars Outlaws, I found the game reminding me quite a bit of Red Dead Redemption - pretty appropriate given the influences the Western films that inspired Rockstar’s classic also inspired Star Wars itself.
Jul. 30, 2024
Harrison Ford’s chaotic Captain America: Brave New World interviews just keep on getting funnier: "I will not answer that stupid question"
Ford is just the gift that keeps on giving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harrison Ford’s interviews from San Diego Comic-Con just keep on getting better, proving that theCaptain America: Brave New Worldstar is a truly relatable king. When asked byScreenRantwho he thinks is the ‘Anchor Being’ ofMarvel Universe 616, Ford looked truly stumped and said “616? I’m in Universe 616?
Jul. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets fired up with a new Warbond that'll let you wield a flamethrower in every weapon slot
Fire for everyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s next Warbond is about to have troopers cooking up a storm with new fiery weapons like two new flamethrowers. TheHelldivers 2 Freedom’s Flame Warbondwas just unveiled for release on August 8, and as you can probably tell from the title, it’s a spicy meatball of a Warbond. Headlining the new Warbond, as you can see from the trailer below, are two new flamethrowers, one a primary weapon and the other a secondary, meaning it’s now possible, considering Stratagem weapons, to wield three flamethrowers at once in a loadout.
Jul. 30, 2024
What is DLSS? And should you use it on your gaming laptop?
Nvidia’s speed boost explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is DLSS? DLSS is a process of speeding up your framerate without sacrificing your resolution. Usually, you’re choosing between the two - a higher resolution picture runs much slower than a low resolution one. Playing in 720p, for example, will be much smoother (though less pretty) than running in 4K.
Jul. 30, 2024
Hit city builder Manor Lords is getting a new feature players have been begging for: "One quality of life feature a day keeps the negative review away"
Managing production is about to get way easier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is set to get another quality of life feature that city-building enthusiasts have been hoping for, which should make managing the production of goods way more straightforward. In a new Twitter post,kind-of-solo developer Greg Styczeńhas teased a screenshot of a new feature that we can expect to roll out in an upcoming patch.
Jul. 30, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7 hides a sneaky cameo – and we bet you didn't notice it
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2was packed with action as thedragonseedsattempted to claim their dragons – and, over in Harrenhal, Daemon finally managed to raise his army. One easily missed detail in Harrenhal, though, hides a sneaky cameo that’s very hard to spot. Harrenhal’s courtyard features an impressive weirwood tree, and it’s on the trunk that you might have noticed a familiar face: George R.
Jul. 30, 2024
Hugh Hammer claiming a dragon in House of the Dragon is way more of a power move than anyone realized
Fans of George R.R. Martin’s works have pointed out the irony in Hugh’s claiming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the most recent episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2a central dragonseed claimed his very own dragon, but there’s actually more to the story than him just being a Targaryen. Warning, major spoilers forHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 7follow, so make sure you are all caught up with the series before reading on.
Jul. 30, 2024
Hugh Jackman reacting to the final fight sequence in Deadpool and Wolverine is the most wholesome thing you’ll see all day
Director Shawn Levy shared the clip on Instagram When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy has shared a wholesome video of Hugh Jackman reacting to the final battle in the new Marvel pic – and it’ll absolutely warm your heart. “First time we showed @thehughjackman a rehearsal of the single-shot street fight with the #deadpoolcorps.
Jul. 30, 2024
Hunger Games star's new horror movie gets a creepy, folklore-heavy first trailer
Sam Claflin must face his childhood fears to save his family in Bagman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hunger Games' Sam Claflin is haunted by a freaky folklore legend in the first trailer for new horror movie Bagman. Directed by Colm McCarthy, whose previous works include Peaky Blinders, Black Mirror, andThe Girl with All the Gifts, the movie follows Patrick (Claflin), as he starts having nightmares about the kid-snatching boogeyman his father used to tease him about when he and his brother were little.
Jul. 30, 2024
I can't help but recommend this Disney Lorcana gift box, and it's never been cheaper
Get the latest Illumineer’s Trove for its best price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re in deep theDisneyLorcana trenches, listen up: I have a deal for you. You can currently pick up the premium Illumineer’s Trove for the Ursula’s Return set at its lowest ever price, allowing you to get a host of new cards and handy accessories at a fraction of the normal cost – it’s currently$39.
Jul. 30, 2024
I didn't think I needed vampire Space Marines, but I guess this new Warhammer 40K set makes me a liar
The Blood Angels descend with a new Codex and Army Box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampires are cool again, and a Warhammer 40K Space Marine box set proves it. Announced in a flashy trailer that’s drenched in suitably moody crimson lighting, the Blood Angels are coming back with a 10th Edition Warhammer 40K Codex and matching Army Set.
Jul. 30, 2024
I respecced my whole Baldur's Gate 3 party to D&D's least popular class before murdering a fan favorite NPC just to see what would happen
Now Playing | This might be the most cursed BG3 run I’ve ever embarked upon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No one told me that gloomstalker rangers are basically monks with arrows. It’s one of many discoveries I’ve made on my latestBaldur’s Gate 3sojourn that’s seen me revisiting a semi-abandoned save game. My mission? Respec my entire party to rangers, despite having zero comprehension of how to create a solid ranger build, and see for myself what makes the class so loathed among Dungeons & Dragons players.
Jul. 30, 2024
I've spent 4 hours in Star Wars Outlaws' open world and it feels like Red Dead Redemption in a galaxy far, far away
Hands-on | Star Wars Outlaws is the least Ubisoft-feeling Ubisoft game I’ve played in ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no better display of the magic in space westerns than those moments where Star Wars focuses on its underworld. Perhaps then I shouldn’t have been surprised when, after spending four hours wandering the open world ofStar Wars Outlaws, I found myself feeling like I’d returned to the Wild West deserts of the original Red Dead Redemption.
Jul. 30, 2024
Invincible creator promises "big things" from Mark's "blue suit era" in season 3, following the reveal of his new look
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible creator Robert Kirkmanhas teased a darker and “most intense” new era for Mark Grayson, following the character’s season 3 look reveal at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. In a new interview withVariety, the comic writer explained how the third chapter introduces “a new Mark”, who’s been changed by all that he went through in the previous installment.
Jul. 30, 2024
Kintaro faces a swarm of symbiotes and a wall-crawling mystery in Kid Venom #2
What’s with the Spider-Man mask? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’sKid Venom seriesputs a manga spin on all things symbiote. Written and drawn by creator Taigami, the series follows 14-year-old heroKintaro and his symbiote Clinterin the year 977 as they battle the Oni (the name for evil symbiotes in Kintaro’s community). But, as the first issue revealed, there’s also a mystery to be solved: the strange appearance of a Spider-Man mask in 10th century Japan…
Jul. 30, 2024
Legendary Mario Kart 64 speedrunner saves a lost run with a nearly impossible YOLO strat and breaks his own year-old world record
Setting a world record with style When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new world record in Mario Kart 64 speedrunning, and while the name of the runner who set the time won’t come as a surprise to anybody who’s looked into the scene, the way that record was set was absolutely wild. That is, until Abney July 28, when Abney was streaming a run that seemed fairly unremarkable by his standards.
Jul. 30, 2024
Marvel Rivals characters tier list and best heroes
All the best Marvel Rivals characters and the full roster explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are lots of Marvel Rivals characters to choose and our ranked tier list should help you decide which are best for you. Rivals has launched with a staggering 33 superheroes, including well-known Avengers and X-Men, like Thor, Spider-Man, Storm, and Magneto, fighting alongside or against loveable Marvel oddities like Jeff the Land-Shark.
Jul. 30, 2024
Marvel Rivals players question "pointless" battle pass that's challenging everyone to grind for a special Thor skin that they'll immediately lose when the beta ends
Blink and you’ll miss it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s less than a week now until Marvel Rivals' closed beta wraps up, and hero shooter fans are currently in shambles, faced with a tight deadline to unlock a cool battle pass skin that’s going to vanish into the ether as soon as the beta ends. If you’ve been playing NetEase Games' Marvel-flavored third-person shooter, then chances are that you’ve been dutifully making your way through Galacta’s Quest – a free battle pass available to allMarvel Rivals closed betaplayers.
Jul. 30, 2024
Netflix unveils first trailer for Dune and Hunger Games stars’ new animated movie
Spellbound is coming soon from the director of Shrek When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Netflix’s Spellbound has arrived – and it looks like a whimsical, fantastical good time. Per the official synopsis, Spellbound takes place in the magical world of Lumbria where a young princess named Ellian (Rachel Zegler) must break the spell that has transformed her parents into monsters and split her kingdom in two.
Jul. 30, 2024
New Elden Ring patch just made Torrent way easier to use in frantic fights, all thanks to a tiny tweak to the most annoying pop-up in the game
It’s about time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newElden Ringpatch is here, and it includes a change I’ve been hoping for since launch that makes Torrentwayeasier to use in hectic fights. Picture this – you’re in the middle of a boss fight, riding around on your faithful spectral steed, Torrent. Things are a little dicey, but you’ve got a good rhythm going, and if you keep it up, then this is definitely the run.
Jul. 30, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. would reportedly only return to the MCU on one, major condition
Robert Downey Jr. is back, but as Doctor Doom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU– but he’d reportedly only return if two others came back with him. According to a new report fromVariety, Downey Jr. agreed to return to Marvel on the condition that the Russo brothers directed. “They were the only ones he would work with,” a source told the publication.
Jul. 30, 2024
Robert Downey Jr.'s first Doctor Doom appearance has reportedly been revealed – and it's not Avengers: Doomsday
Fantastic news for those who want to see RDJ return to the MCU even sooner than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr.’s first Doctor Doom appearance has reportedly been revealed by a notable scooper – and it’s notAvengers: Doomsday. The ex-Iron Man actor wasunveiled as part of the Avengers: Doomsday castduring theMarvel SDCC panel. The members of Fantastic Four and Thunderbolts were also confirmed to be part of what was previously titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Jul. 30, 2024
Skibidi Toilet creator pleads innocence as sandbox icon Garry's Mod gets Nintendo-style DMCA over 'unauthorized Skibidi Toilet games' created in his engine
“The cheek” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Source machinima Skibidi Toilet has distanced themselves from an apparent copyright notice sent to Garry’s Mod creator Garry Newman on behalf of the web series. Earlier this week, Newman took to the official S&Box Discord to reveal that he had received a DMCA notice alleging that “significant revenue” is being made from “unauthorized” Skibidi Toilet games.
Jul. 30, 2024
Slay the Spire the Board Game review: "A pitch-perfect tabletop adaptation"
Slay the Spire the Board Game is a pitch-perfect tabletop adaptation of one of gaming’s most addictive deckbuilders. Of course, that really won’t matter to players who have never so much as heard of the original video game. But thankfully, even the uninitiated will get an immense kick out of crafting card combos and slaying all those who lay in their path to Ascension. Superb component design and quality, particularly in the Collector’s Edition
Jul. 30, 2024
Star Trek: Lower Decks fans rejoice - the series is continuing as a comic from one of the best writers around
Star Trek: Lower Decks gets a new lease on life as a comic this winter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though the beloved animated series has been canceled, withjust one season left to go, Star Trek: Lower Decks will live on thanks to IDW Publishing, who will release an ongoing Star Trek: Lower Decks comic series starting this winter.
Jul. 30, 2024
Stunning new Metroidvania released days before layoffs at publisher Humble Games says devs "are now in a difficult situation when it comes to updating the console ports"
The layoffs were “a critical blow” to Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus' post-launch support When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Days after its latest game released, Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus publisher Humble Games faced masslayoffs- leaving developer Squid Shock Studios entirely without support for console ports. Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus,a whimsical Metroidvania inspired by Japanese folklore, launched on July 17 - the week before its publisher Humble Games was affected by layoffs.
Jul. 30, 2024
Surprise, Tarnished, there's a new Elden Ring PvP exploit that lets you insta-kill everyone in the area
Including yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like theElden Ring PvPmeta is about to be turned on its head as players have identified an exploit that lets you insta-kill everyone in the immediate area - including yourself. You can see it all play out in this rather upsetting Twitter post from a user who explains how the exploit works.
Jul. 30, 2024
Swifties are feuding with the vampire Lestat, and we're just as confused as you are
The weirdest pop culture crossover ever? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of Interview with the Vampire season 3, the vampire Lestat – a very fictional character – appears to be embroiled in a messy feud with a real life pop star (or, her fandom at least). Now, to make things just a tad clearer, the upcoming third season of the hit AMC show will see Sam Reid’s Lestat become a rock star, following Anne Rice’s source material.
Jul. 30, 2024
The 10 best Doctor Doom comics of all time
Here’s our list of the 10 best Doctor Doom comics to read before the villain enters the MCU. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Picking out the best Doctor Doom comics is no easy task for the simple reason that few Marvel villains are as iconic as this dastardly genius. The ruler of Latveria’s green cloak and metal armor makes for a distinctive visage that would stand out by itself.
Jul. 30, 2024
The Rings of Power fans are convinced season 2 has secretly introduced a major Lord of the Rings character – and, no, it’s not Gandalf
Who is that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power’s trip back to Middle-earth’s Second Age doesn’t completely sever its ties to The Lord of The Rings. Of course, the likes of Galadriel and Sauron are all present and accounted for (no surprise, given their lifespans) but another major character from Tolkien’s books and Peter Jackson’s film trilogy may be arriving inThe Rings of Power season 2.
Jul. 30, 2024
The Sims 4's most beloved adult mod is causing community civil war as players take aim at "unhinged" fans
This is all over checks notes a sex mod? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4recently got itsspiciest expansion pack yet, but the community seems to currently be more concerned over a fan-created mod than Lovestruck itself. If there’s any game community that channels chaos, it’s one of my own - The Sims 4 fanbase. With the"total mess"of an update that caused everything from"overly mean Sims"toincestand the arrival of expansion pack Lovestruck fresh on their minds, fans should be invested in EA’s game right now and not player-craftedSims 4 mods- or so one may think.
Jul. 30, 2024
The Xbox 360 Marketplace might be dead, but I'm still using the original console with this handy upscaler
Combat unsightly 360 visuals with this dongle. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m willing to bet most players don’t have an Xbox 360 still hooked up to their living room TV, and if I’m being honest, I don’t blame them. I mean, the fact that the console’s digital marketplace shuts down today might be reason enough for those of you who’ve long since traded in their physical games, but it also looks a bit scrappy on modern TVs.
Jul. 30, 2024
This Final Fantasy and Howl's Moving Castle-inspired action-RPG with octopus pals is nearing 200% Kickstarter funding and has a demo you can play to find out why
The creator of Tako no Himitsu loves Golden Sun so much he hired its composer 23 years later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets is an upcoming action-RPG inspired by genre classics like Golden Sun and Final Fantasy, as well as the Studio Ghibli movie Howl’s Moving Castle, and it’s easy to see whyit’s already secured nearly 200% funding on Kickstarter.
Jul. 30, 2024
This is the low-profile gaming keyboard that finally won me over, and now it’s cheaper than ever
A record-low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve always been skeptical of low-profile gaming keyboards. While there aren’t too many on the market, the models that I have tried in the past have always felt lackluster to me - reminding me of laptop keyboards past and all the mush that comes with them. This year theAsusROG Falchion RX Low Profile landed on my desk, though, and I haven’t looked back since.
Jul. 30, 2024
Henry Cavill's Warhammer adaptation for Prime Video could still move forward if "creative guidelines" are worked out by the end of the year
The live-action adaptation has hit a significant roadblock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill’s live-action Warhammer adaptation has hit a bit of a snag – and now the clock is ticking for the upcoming Prime Video show. Warhammer 40k does not yet have a release date, but we’re remaining hopeful. For more, check out the ever-growing list ofupcoming video game adaptations.
Jul. 29, 2024
"Who cares if there's only five people playing": Palworld community lead says you should "just play the games you like" without worrying about "dead" games
With no “dead” games, there’d be more “soulless live service games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’scommunity lead says people should focus more on playing the games they like, and spend less time worrying about ‘dead games.’ Palworld itself is no stranger to what some call a ‘dead’ game. Around launch, it heldSteam’s second-highest active player peakof over two million players before settling these days at around 30,000 concurrent players on average.
Jul. 29, 2024
25 years and almost 20 movies later, Deadpool and Wolverine’s Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Fox’s "weird and risky" Marvel universe with an emotional farewell
Ryan Reynolds pays tribute to Fox’s Marvel universe in new social media post When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has paid one last tribute to Fox’s “weird, uneven, and risky” Marvel universe following the emotional credits video featured inDeadpool and Wolverine. Just before theDeadpool and Wolverine post-credits scene, a few minute’s worth of B-roll video, behind-the-scenes footage, and interview clips from the making of Fox’s entire stable of superhero movies were shown – from X-Men, Fantastic Four, and even the likes of Elektra.
Jul. 29, 2024
A "cosmic imbalance" will lead to the return of Jack Kirby's New Gods in a new series from Ram V and Evan Cagle
The Gods will return this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Ram V is currently finishing up a hugely well-received run on Detective Comics at DC. Now we know what his next project will be – a revival of Jack Kirby’s New Gods which will be launching at the end of the year. The new series will be drawn by one of his Detective Comics collaborators, too.
Jul. 29, 2024
Alicent’s lake scene in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 7 reminds me of a very popular painting, and it tells us so much about her arc
The lake scene is more important than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The penultimate episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2saw Team Green remain divided as King Aegon painfully recovers from his injuries and Prince Aemond sits on his throne, all while Queen Dowager Alicent Hightower went missing from the castle to do some soul-searching. But despite only taking up a small amount of screen time this week, Alicent’s journey to the lake actually holds a lot of meaning and tells us a lot about her arc.
Jul. 29, 2024
As the Xbox 360 marketplace enters its final day, one former exec pays tribute to the beloved store: "All good things must come to an end"
The Xbox 360 store closes its doors today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Xbox exec has paid tribute to the Xbox 360 marketplace on its final day, saying that “all good things must come to an end.” Today,July 29, will mark the end of the Xbox 360 storeafter almost 19 years of service. Later today, you’ll no longer be able to make fresh purchases directly on your 360 or the Marketplace website, meaning any nostalgic players hoping to add to their classic console’s library are almost out of luck.
Jul. 29, 2024
Assassin's Creed Olympics stunt comes full circle as the Paris parkour guy is recreated in Unity
Here’s how you can turn your Arno into Olympics Arno When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shortly after Ubisoft seemingly confirmed it was behind the parkouring stunt, a fan requested the performer’s outfit be added to Assassin’s Creed Unity’s customization suite, but before the company could respond, a player and artist named Sebastian Dell’Aria took it upon themselves to recreate the look using in-game tools.
Jul. 29, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader review: "A reinvention of a classic"
Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Ordinarily, it would be seen as bad form to begin a review by mentioning another show entirely. But Batman: Caped Crusader cannot be separated from the long shadow cast by Batman: The Animated Series (BTAS), the seminal ‘90s cartoon that helped mold the DC hero into the dark, tragic figure that still permeates pop culture today – connective tissue which found its way into everything from Rocksteady’s Arkham trilogy to Matt Reeves’ The Batman.
Jul. 29, 2024
Borderlands boss says fantasy spin-off Tiny Tina's Wonderlands was "wildly successful," and because it was so big "it's reasonable for our fans to expect more there"
Time for Tiny Tina Two? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands was a massive success for the Borderlands studio, according toGearboxCEO Randy Pitchford, which means that it’s not unrealistic that fans should “expect more there.” Speaking to GamesRadar+ during SDCC, Pitchford says that “what we demonstrated with the first Wonderlands game was that there’s something there. It was wildly successful and exceeded our expectations.
Jul. 29, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine has a historic opening weekend for an R-rated movie, and Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds celebrate by recreating that Wolverine meme
Ryan Reynolds says the film’s success is “hard to process” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas broken several box office records – and Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have taken to social media to celebrate. The film grossed $444 million in its opening weekend at the global box office, becoming the sixth biggest opening for any movie ever at the domestic box office with $211 million, and is the first R-rated movie to open above $200 million.
Jul. 29, 2024
The Boys showrunner shares his reasons for bringing back Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in season 5: "Despite his tragic ugliness, we thought we should give him a shot"
Exclusive: The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke on why he is bringing back Soldier Boy as next season’s extra antagonist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Probably the biggest news to come out of The Boys panel at San Diego Comic-Con, aside from thenew Boys spin-off, has to be the fact thatSoldier Boy is returning to play a central roleonce again inThe Boys season 5.
Jul. 29, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard actor is "both terrified and thrilled" to voice the protagonist, and says the RPG's diversity "means the world to me"
“I can speak with my voice” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBioWaregears up for its fall release ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, one of the cast’s voice actors for playable protagonist Rook says they’re “terrified and thrilled” to be taking on the role. Erika Ishii, the iconic voice behind characters like Apex Legend’s Valkyrie and Destiny 2’s Anastasia Bray, reveals that they’ve spent “over four years” now recording lines for the newDragon Agegame.
Jul. 29, 2024
Eagle-eyed GTA 6 fans think Rockstar could be hinting at a new trailer release date via an unassuming pizza delivery clip
Could October bring a new GTA 6 reveal? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new clip fromRockstar Gamesfeatures what could be a teaser for aGTA 6trailer release date - or, it could be nothing but another tease. Rockstar is no stranger to Easter eggs and unsuspecting teasers, so it’s not all that surprising to see eagle-eyed fans speculating about combinations of letters and numbers in screenshots or videos posted by the developer.
Jul. 29, 2024
Endgame Gear OP1 8K review: “the first wired gaming mouse to truly have me excited in a long time”
The Endgame Gear OP1 8K is a stunner of a gaming mouse, and it’s the first wired pointer to truly have me excited in a long time. Between its excellent clickers and its super streamlined sensor, this is a performance beast only marred for some by its slightly smaller design. Super fast clicks Excellent sensor The best wired feel I’ve had so far Understated design Tactile side buttons Refreshingly simple software
Jul. 29, 2024
Every time I replay Cyberpunk 2077's most unsettling quest, I'm reminded why it's a firm favorite
Now Playing | One of the most disturbing Cyberpunk 2077 quests won’t leave my mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Memory is a funny thing. Two people can have different recollections of the same occasion thanks to personal perspective, and the passage of time may influence how you interpret your own past experiences. But what would happen if someone could get inside your head and deliberately tamper with your memories?
Jul. 29, 2024
Fantastic Four went to incredible lengths to get the perfect design for The Thing
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fantastic Fourdirector Matt Shakman has revealed the great lengths he and the creative team went to to perfect Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s The Thing design – and explained why it was so important to get those details right. DuringMarvel Studios' panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 27, the filmmaker, whose previous credits include Fargo, The Boys, and WandaVision, said that those behind the scenes of the new superhero flick “went out into the desert to find the best rock” to create Ben Grimm’s alter-ego.
Jul. 29, 2024
Florence Pugh is channeling her inner Tom Cruise for Thunderbolts as she reveals her most dangerous stunt in the new Marvel movie
Put Florence Pugh in Mission: Impossible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Florence Pugh has revealed her most dangerous stunt in Marvel’s upcoming Thunderbolts* – and it could give Tom Cruise a run for his money. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Pugh says that she jumped off the second-tallest building in the world – which is the Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jul. 29, 2024
GTA: San Andreas dev says GTA 6 leaks aren't a big deal -"It's just because there are millions of people waiting for any news, and Rockstar doesn't give them any news"
“Their best bet is just to be quiet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The massiveGTA 6leaks weren’t that big a deal, according to one former Rockstar developer who says they only mattered at all because the studio is so secretive. “It’s just because there are millions of people waiting for any news, and Rockstar doesn’t give them any news,” explains Vermeij, who has spent a significant chunk of his time over the past few yearspulling back the curtain on the development of the studio’s earlier games.
Jul. 29, 2024
Hideo Kojima gives his Deadpool and Wolverine verdict and says seeing "a muscular Hugh Jackman" made him tear up: "Even now he is still a hero"
Hideo Kojima really liked Deadpool and Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back with another movie review, and this time he has nothing but kind words forDeadpool and Wolverine. “I watched Deadpool & Wolverine. It goes far beyond the ‘fourth wall’ between real and fictional, between the creators and the fans, but also past the walls of not only the title and studio, but all hero movies and parodies outside of the MCU,” Kojima wrote on Twitter.
Jul. 29, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 7 review: "Brutal, bloody spectacle and a chills-inducing ending, but a victim of the season's odd pacing"
Not quite as explosive as a traditional penultimate episode, but ‘The Red Sowing’ certainly brings the fire and blood with its brutal dragon action – and sets the board for what should be an epic finale. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The dragonseeds are well and truly planted.
Jul. 29, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 8 trailer teases an epic finale as the realm goes to war
The dragons dance in the trailer for the season 2 finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2is fast approaching its finale, and a new trailer for the final episode teases one epic send-off for the show’s second season. “The dragons dance, and men are like dust under their feet,” Criston Cole warns ominously. “We march now toward our annihilation.
Jul. 29, 2024
How is Robert Downey Jr back in the MCU? We break down the potential ways he'll go from Iron Man to Doctor Doom
I am Iron Man? Well, not anymore! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studios' panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con was pretty subdued for the majority of it’s hour-long slot, as it predictably showed afirst look at The Fantastic Fourand atrailer for Thunderbolts*, andrevealed who Giancarlo Esposito is playingin Captain America: Brave New World. That was, until Kevin Feige andnewly-appointed Avengers 5 directors Anthony and Joe Russodropped the bombshell of all bombshells: Robert Downey Jr.
Jul. 29, 2024
How to get Marvel Rivals Keys for the Beta
Keys for the Marvel Rivals Beta can be earned if your friend is level 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The beta period has concluded and the game is now in full free-to-play release - if you’re looking forMarvel Rivals codesthen we have a separate guide for the latest bundle codes and how to redeem them. The Marvel Rivals keys for the Beta were used to manage to access during the testing phase, and they were in high demand due to the short period the closed beta was running for.
Jul. 29, 2024
In a twist of fate, Robert Downey Jr. almost played Doctor Doom in Fantastic Four 20 years ago
What could have been… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel broke the internet at San Diego Comic-Con with the news thatRobert Downey Jr. would play Doctor DoominAvengers: Doomsday. Inan Iron Man retrospective, director Jon Favreau andMarvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige sat down to discuss first meeting their leading man. “I remember that Robert had come in for a general [meeting] on it and you had already met with him for Doctor Doom or something,” Favreau recalled.
Jul. 29, 2024
Major Assassin's Creed forum draws a line under Assassin's Creed Shadows discussions: "There is no debate - Yasuke was a samurai"
Reddit users who attempt to “dispute Yasuke’s societal status” will be banned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed subreddit will no longer tolerate comments disparaging Assassin’s Creed Shadows protagonist Yasuke’s inclusion in the upcoming game, announcing that those who do will be met with a ban. Yasuke is one of two playable protagonists in Shadows, and was botha real-life samurai who served under Oda Nobunagaand Japan’s first Black samurai.
Jul. 29, 2024
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra is being published by Embracer's Plaion, future member of the Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends supergroup
Plaion’s “ongoing mission to become a global force” accelerates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra - the multi-protagonist WW2 game featuring Captain America and Black Panther - is now set to be published by Plaion, a subsidiary of Embracer and a future member of the Middle-earth Enterprises & Friends supergroup. “We are proud to partner with Skydance Games and industry legend Amy Hennig on what is one of the most anticipated AAA games currently in development,” Plaion CEO Klemens Kundratitz says in apress release.
Jul. 29, 2024
Marvel Rivals ranks and competitive mode explained
Here’s how the competitive ranking system match rules work in Marvel Rivals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvel Rivals ranks in competitive mode are how players show off their skill and prowess in-game, similar to the way Overwatch’s system worked, for those who are familiar. There’s actually rewards involved for getting the highest rank - or rather, rewardsingular,which I’ll lay out in more detail below.
Jul. 29, 2024
Marvel star Sebastian Stan says Bucky Barnes is in "a really fun place" in Thunderbolts: "This is the right place to be"
Exclusive: Sebastian Stan says he never thought he’d still be playing Bucky Barnes after 13 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sebastian Stan is returning to the MCU as Bucky Barnes once again in Thunderbolts*, which sees a new team-up of some of Marvel’s biggest misfits. The first look at theMarvel Phase 5movie was shown at San Diego Comic-Con, where Stan told crowds that he feels like Bucky has “nine lives”.
Jul. 29, 2024
Marvel writer Deniz Camp hints that The Ultimates #4 will solve the mystery of how Robert Downey Jr. is the MCU’s Doctor Doom
A simple joke or hint at the future? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Undoubtedly the biggest story to come out of this year’sSan Diego Comic Conwas the news that Robert Downey Jr. will be returning to the MCU, albeit in a new role:Doctor Doom. The mystery ofhow and why Doom will be played by the former Iron Man actorhas stirred up much speculation, with some suggesting that this Doom will be a variant of Tony Stark, and others wondering if the forthcomingAvengers: Doomsdaymovie will draw on Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev’s Infamous Iron Man comic, which saw Victor Von Doom step into Tony Stark’s metal shoes.
Jul. 29, 2024
Marvel's new Fantastic Four movie won't be another origin story, says director
“Let’s just start this thing off on a completely new foot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Fourdirector Matt Shakman has revealed that the MCU’s take on the first family won’t be another origin story. “One of the things we decided early on was not to do an origin story,” Shakman toldEWat this year’s San Diego Comic-Con. “One of the ways we’re making it our own thing is we’re not telling the story of them going up and being changed, and starting our story [there].
Jul. 29, 2024
Robert Downey Jr's return to the MCU is proving controversial, but there's a surprising comic book history between Iron Man and Doctor Doom
How Doctor Doom became Iron Man in the core Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The surprisecasting of iconic Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom, the villain of the next two Avengers movies, has many fans scratching their heads, wondering whether there will be any connection between Downey’s beloved Tony Stark and his new character, Victor Von Doom, in the MCU.
Jul. 29, 2024
RPG veteran Josh Sawyer says Black Isle Studios' stab at Fallout 3 was never going to be made in time: "With the staff we had it would have been at least two years"
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain had suggested it would take 18 months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says that Black Isle Studios was never going to complete its second canceled Fallout 3 project in the timeframe that’d been given for it, saying it would have taken “at least” another two years with the team that was available.
Jul. 29, 2024
Shattered Space isn't even out yet, but Bethesda's next Starfield expansion may already be in the works
Could Starborn be the interstellar RPG’s second expansion? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsStarfield’s first expansion Shattered Space nears its fall release date, Bethesda may have a follow-up lined up already - and it could be called Starborn. It’s no secret that Shattered Space isn’t the end of Starfield - after all,Todd Howard hopes for “annual” Starfield story expansions for “a very long time"from here on out.
Jul. 29, 2024
Subnautica 2 teasers may be hiding in plain sight in the first underwater survival game, as one dev not-so-subtly hints that something fishy is afoot
Check those time capsules, there may be some secrets to find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Subnautica fans may have been unknowingly uncovering screenshots from Unknown Worlds' next installment in the underwater survival series via the first game’s time capsules, as a number of mysterious, unrecognizable images make their way to the surface. We’ve still not seen a trailer for the next Subnautica game (which most fans are simply calling Subnautica 2), but as spotted byEurogamer, sleuthing players have discovered what appear to be screenshots from the upcoming sequel hidden in plain sight in the original.
Jul. 29, 2024
Thanks to its PS1-era Snitch mechanics, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions' first gameplay trailer suggests Wizard Sport Tech hasn't moved on in 23 years
This is some Philosopher’s Stone-level Snitch tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer, which you can check out below, documents your journey from the Hogwarts Quidditch pitch all the way through a career that culminates in the lifting of the Quidditch World Cup. Allowing you to play as your own creation or as characters including Ron Weasley, Draco Malfoy, Cho Chang, and Harry Potter himself, as your skill and prestige increases, you’ll play in bigger and grander locations on your way to the biggest prize.
Jul. 29, 2024
That Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions gameplay has me nostalgic for PS2-era Potter, but I still wish it was Hogwarts Legacy DLC
Opinion | I’d look for my Chamber of Secrets CD but Quidditch Champions looks like the perfect emulator already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in my life, I think I want to play a sports game. Well, that’s if you count Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions as a sports game, which I certainly do, because as thenew gameplay reveal has confirmed, it’s basically Mario Strikers on a broomstick.
Jul. 29, 2024
The Boys showrunner has seen the first episode of Gen V season 2 and says it's "excellent" - also praising new addition to the cast
Welcome back to God U! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has seen the first episode ofGen V season 2– and he has nothing but praise for the spin-off’s premiere. “It’s really good. I just saw the season premiere last week. It’s excellent. Hamish [Linklater] , you know, is the new addition to the cast.
Jul. 29, 2024
Who is Vermithor in House of the Dragon? The Realm’s second-biggest dragon explained
It looks like Vhagar may finally meet her match… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The penultimate episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2is here, and it was all about dragons, with one in particular stealing the show – Vermithor. We have actually met him before, but since he has been in hiding for quite some time you might have forgotten about The Realm’s second-biggest dragon.
Jul. 29, 2024
The Boys showrunner teases the high stakes of the final season: "There’s no guarantee on who’s going to survive"
Exclusive: The Boys creator teases the final season in an interview with GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems all bets are off on who lives and who dies inThe Boys season 5, with show creator Eric Kripke saying there’s “no guarantee” on who will be standing come the series finale. “That’s the fun of the final season.
Jul. 29, 2024
The Rings of Power's Stranger actor says we "already know who he is": "Do we need his name at this point?"
Daniel Weyman doesn’t think we need to know the Stranger’s name When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2star Daniel Weyman isn’t convinced we need to know whothe Strangerreally is. We first met the Stranger back in season 1, when he mysteriously crash landed on Middle-earth with no identity. “Well, I’ve only been recently realizing this, but the thing that I’m really going for now is the fact that we already know who he is,” Weyman toldCollider.
Jul. 29, 2024
These are the massive PS5 deals I've been waiting for
Not all PS5 deals are built the same, this week’s offers are particularly strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been holding out hope for some serious PS5 deals for a while now - and when Prime Day came and went without a sniff of a discount on the console or its VR headset, I was a little disappointed.
Jul. 29, 2024
Ubisoft veterans behind stylish turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 "all have a love" for JRPG classics like Final Fantasy, "but also want to see something fresh done with the genre"
An RPG that melts your PC but also has turn-based combat? We’re so back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind promising-looking turn-based RPG Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 isn’t shy about its Final Fantasy and Persona inspirations, but has offered a firm sense of what its project brings to the table that its influences currently don’t. Speaking toPlayStation.
Jul. 29, 2024
Devs behind survival MMO Pax Dei say it currently feels a little more like Valheim than WoW, but that'll change once they let you form "actual civilizations"
On the shoulders of giants When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early access survival MMOPax Deihas gotten off to a mixed start on Steam, but that might be because its devs say not everything is in place yet, leaving it feeling a little more survival game and a little less MMO. Speaking toPC Gamer, game director Reynir Hardarson says that a core idea behind Pax Dei is the ability to allow players to establish their own settlements that evolve over time; “the idea is that we’ll have emergent trends, and then we’ll have artisan guilds, and people will come together and will form big towns.
Jul. 29, 2024
Who is Hugh Hammer’s mother in House of the Dragon? Rhaenyra’s secret relative explained
She was Daemon and Viserys’ auntie, but led a very different life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2is right on the horizon but, first, we need to unpack the absolute bombshell that dropped in episode 7. You may have missed it, but dragonseedHugh Hammerrevealed something extremely important relating to his true identity: His mother.
Jul. 28, 2024
Hellboy: The Crooked Man's new Evil Dead-esque new trailer boasts blood, big action-sequences, and a demonic raccoon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month,a teaser gave us a taste of what to expectfrom the upcoming fantasy horror, which is, of course, based on Mike Mignola’s ‘The Crooked Man’, which centers on the eponymous half-demon. The new clip, which you can watch above, truly showcases why the new flick is R-rated… It opens with a cursed-looking raccoon crawling through a sleeping woman’s window, and making a beeline for her open mouth, before cutting to another scene of Hellboy explodes a giant snake’s head before it can kill another ill-fated character.
Jul. 28, 2024
After months of teasing, Giancarlo Esposito reveals his Captain America: Brave New World villain – and he was right about no one being able to guess it
“Can I say it? I can say it! Wow, let’s finally unleash it…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally know who Giancarlo Esposito is playing in Captain America 4, and yeah, he wasn’t exaggerating whenhe claimed that no one would be able to guess it… Up until now, the identity of Esposito’s villain had been kept under wraps, so he could hardly believe it when he was given the go-ahead to reveal it by Kevin Feige on stage in Hall H.
Jul. 28, 2024
Captain America 4 star Anthony Mackie says Winter Soldier was a key reference for Brave New World: "It's something that we stuck to"
Exclusive: Anthony Mackie tells us about the inspiration for Captain America: Brave New World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America: Brave New World got a new teaser during Marvel’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Alongside some new footage debuting, Kevin Feige told the crowd that the film returns to the grounded nature of The Winter Soldier.
Jul. 28, 2024
Double Fine is making several "weird" games that "could never get accepted by a publisher," though some developers leave the door open for Psychonauts 3
The studio returns to smaller projects after Psychonauts 2 left some developers burned out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Double Fine Productions recently dropped an epilogue episode to its sweeping 33-part documentary series PsychoOdyssey, whichbroke down the turbulent development of Psychonauts 2, and it left some hints about the studio’s next few projects. To shoo out the elephant in the room, Double Fine is currently not making Psychonauts 3 or any other similarly massive projects since the studio is playing around with comparatively smaller stuff.
Jul. 28, 2024
First trailer for Marvel's Thunderbolts drops behind closed doors at SDCC 2024
And we’ve got the lowdown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Thunderbolts* has landed behind closed doors at San Diego Comic-Con, and GamesRadar+ is on the ground in Hall H to give you the lowdown. In the new footage, Yelena visits Red Guardian’s apartment and tells him that her only reason to live is to kill others.
Jul. 28, 2024
Harrison Ford shares his reaction to Red Hulk transformation: "My wife thinks I look like that all the time"
Exclusive: Captain America: Brave New World star Harrison Ford talks to us after Marvel’s Hall H panel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s San Diego Comic-Con panel featured plenty of teases at what’s upcoming in the MCU. Among them was a new look at Captain America: Brave New World, which saw Harrison Ford hulk out as Red Hulk.
Jul. 28, 2024
Activision "secretly" turned off skill-based Call of Duty matchmaking and "turns out everyone hated it"
No SBMM led to “more quitting, less playing, and more negative blowouts.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionresearchers secretly disabled skill-based matchmaking inCall of Dutymultiplayer and “turns out everyone hated it.” The Call of Duty publisher recently published a sweeping 25-page paper delving into skill-based matchmaking (SBMM), a sometimes controversial system that aims to connect players with opponents of a similar skill level in multiplayer lobbies, and the company found that keeping SBMM intact is in everyone’s best interest.
Jul. 28, 2024
Laura Kinney: Wolverine will take the hero formerly known as X-23 to "the darkest corners of the Marvel universe"
A new ongoing series will send Wolverine on deadly solo missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Laura Kinney AKA Wolverine AKA X-23just made her big cinematic return inDeadpool and Wolverine, and now she’s taking the spotlight in her own ongoing comic series. As announced at the Women of Marvel panel atComic-Con International: San Diego, the new series, titled Laura Kinney: Wolverine, will be written by Erica Shultz, who previously wrote the X-23: Deadly Genesis limited series.
Jul. 28, 2024
Marvel stars react to Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU: "He was the origin of this whole universe"
Exclusive: The cast of Thunderbolts* share their reactions to Robert Downey Jr. playing Dr Doom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s big return to Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con featured some huge teases about the future of the MCU. However, there’s no doubt that the biggest news of the night was Robert Downey Jr.’s casting as Doctor Doom, the major new villain ofAvengers 5– which is officially titled Avengers: Doomsday.
Jul. 28, 2024
Marvel unveils the first Avengers: Doomsday cast members – including Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom
The next Avengers movie is going to be packed with talent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As revealed by Kevin Feige during the Hall H panel, Robert Downey Jr. is returning to the MCU as villain Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday (previously Avengers 5). “New mask, same task,” he quipped on stage. It was also revealed that the casts of Fantastic Four (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Thunderbolts* (Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell, and more) would be part of the next two Avengers films Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Jul. 28, 2024
The Fantastic Four title gets revealed at SDCC, and it suggests they're here for the long haul
One small step for a family… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Four will now be officially called The Fantastic Four – First Steps. The title certainly suggests they will be here long-term in the MCU, with the film being described during the panel as being set in a “retro-future” version of the 1960s. Test footage featuring Ralph Ineson’s Galactus was also shown, along with footage of Reed Richards “teaching” in a TV show, a flying car, the silhouette of The Thing on a vintage-style dating show, and the fantastic foursome preparing for a space mission.
Jul. 28, 2024
The Olympics 2024's hooded parkour man was in fact a reference to Assassin's Creed Unity's Arno
Hey, I recognise Paris from these angles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, yeah, that hooded parkour man from this year’s Olympics opening ceremony was indeed supposed to be a reference to Assassin’s Creed Unity. I initially thought it was just a cute coincidence since the clip below doesn’t quite have the same iconic hood design from Assassin’s Creed, but nope, it seems like the Olympics actually went full-on with the video game reference.
Jul. 28, 2024
The Penguin gets new trailer at SDCC – and finally confirms its release date
The Batman spin-off arrives this September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new clip, which GamesRadar+ saw on the ground at Hall H, the Penguin (Colin Farrell) dances with his mother, who is revealed to have been at Arkham Asylum. “I’ve been rehabilitated,” she tells him. He then comes face to face with Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), who was confirmed during the panel to be a different version of the character from the one inDC Comics.
Jul. 27, 2024
The Boys showrunner says new spin-off Vought Rising was originally rejected four years ago and now it's the comic book creator's "favorite" project from the TV team
Exclusive: Vought Rising gets the seal of approval from Garth Ennis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you missed the news, The Boyshas a new spin-off on the way. Titled Vought Rising, the Prime Video series will be set in the 1950s and focusing on the origins of Vought. It will also feature the return of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Stormfront (Aya Cash).
Jul. 27, 2024
Sweet Tooth creator Jeff Lemire's new Justice Society of America ongoing series will focus on both the JSA and Infinity, Inc.
The new comic is drawn by Diego Olortegui When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sweet Tooth creator Jeff Lemirewill be writing two new books for DC in the coming months. Following the announcement atSan Diego Comic Conon Friday that the writer will be penningAbsolute Flash, with art from Nice House on the Lake’s Nick Robles comes the news that Lemire will also be writing an all new Justice Society of America series with art by Jay Garrick: The Flash artist Diego Olortegui.
Jul. 27, 2024
"When I played Persona 4, that exact feeling came back": Atlus' JRPG served as massive inspiration for one hot new indie farming sim
SunnySide looks to Atlus for romance and vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SunnySide is the newest genre-blending melting pot that boils farming, crafting, dungeon-crawling, cooking, creature-battling, and romance into one game package, but it took heavy inspiration from Persona 4. Looking at SunnySide’sSteampage, it almost seems like one of those games that promises to throw everything and the kitchen sink into the code, only to never leave the theoretical space of Kickstarter.
Jul. 27, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's post-credits scenes will make you emotional for [checks notes] Josh Trank's Fantastic Four?
Opinion | Revisit a bygone superhero era with rose-tinted glasses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After more than a decade and a half of movies, fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe know to stay until the end to see what surprises the post-credits sequences might have in store. Audiences who sawDeadpool and Wolverine, now in theaters, were probably extra-interested in the post-credits scenes, as despite being the Merc with a Mouth’s first flick sinceDisneyacquired Fox – and with it the ability to bring Deadpool into the MCU – neither Ryan Reynold nor Hugh Jackman enter the main MCU canon by the time the credits roll.
Jul. 27, 2024
Developer of 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam city-builder hopes for Metacritic representation: "Players love it, streamers love it, sales are great"
Everyone loves the apocalyptic dotAGE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One indie developer is clamouring to get recognition on review aggregate sites like Metacritic because their roguelike city-builder is beloved by pretty much everyone. DotAGE is the “merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder” where you, as the appointed village elder, need to guide townsfolk to do your settlement construction, foraging, and usual chores right in the middle of an ongoing apocalypse.
Jul. 27, 2024
Everything announced at Star Trek's SDCC 2024 panel
Here’s a recap of every major announcement from Star Trek’s SDCC panel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek always brings the goods at SDCC, and this year was no exception. The hour-long panel featured announcements and trailers from Strange New Worlds season 3, Lower Decks' final season, Starfleet Academy, and (last but certainly not least) the Michelle Yeoh-led Section 31 movie.
Jul. 27, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 community effort to mod unused content back into the classic JRPG takes another big step forward
New costumes, fixed localization, and restored FMVs are all here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 7 community have been on a long journey to restore cut content, early unused designs, and better localization to the original 1997 JRPG, and they’ve just taken another big step toward completion. Elsewhere in the changes is the fact that Cait Sith is getting “an authentic Scottish accent.
Jul. 27, 2024
Iron Man is leading a new West Coast Avengers team that will try to turn Ultron into a hero
Ultron will join the new West Coast Avengers as a hero - but will it last? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This time, the team will have Tony Stark at the helm with a roster of War Machine, Firestar, Spider-Woman Jessica Drew, and surprisingly, Ultron. Yes, that’s right, a version of the Avengers arch-enemy Ultron will be a part of the team, with Tony and his allies attempting to reform it into a hero.
Jul. 27, 2024
It's official - Doctor Doom will be the next big villain of the Marvel Universe, and the heroes are already kneeling at his feet
‘One World Under Doom’ will be the next big Marvel Comics status quo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Next Big Thing panel atComic-Con International: San Diegotook an all-too-brief look ahead for the Marvel Universe following the current Blood Hunt crossover, dropping some spoilers about what’s to come, and who the next big villain of the Marvel Universe will be.
Jul. 27, 2024
Marvel SDCC 2024 Live Coverage – All the news from the Marvel panel as it happened
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below you’ll find a list of everything announced at Marvel’s panel at SDCC, and, of course, below there is the live blog with how it all went down. As our friend The Merc with a Mouth and his clawed best buddy would say, let’s f-ing go! It’s Saturday at San Diego Comic-Con, and you know what that means.
Jul. 27, 2024
Marvel's new Ultimate Universe turns one year old with a special one-shot this December
Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 will take a wide-angle snapshot of the new Ultimate Marvel reality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. December will mark a full year since the debut of the new Ultimate Universe, which reimagines heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Panther, the Avengers, and the X-Men in new ways, andMarvel Comicswill celebrate with a one-shot titled Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 as announced at the publisher’s Next Big Thing panel atComic-Con International: San Diego.
Jul. 27, 2024
Mega Man meets Shovel Knight in this new retro platformer "where almost anything goes," and Steam reviews are already glowing
Fallen Leaf joins the growing trend of amazing throwback platformers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro-inspired platformers have been making a massive comeback as of late, and Fallen Leaf only continues the trend. Fallen Leaf came out earlier this month, on July 15, promising a “retro side-scrolling adventure focused on tight, action-packed level design set in a whimsical world where almost anything goes,” per the main blurb.
Jul. 27, 2024
One of 2024's goriest horror movies is getting a surprise sequel – and it's "coming soon"
In a Violent Nature 2 is officially in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a Violent Nature, the slasher movie that’s beenmaking even the most seasoned of horror fans' stomachs churn, is getting a surprise sequel. IFC Films and Shudder announced the news on July 27, alongside a bloody poster, which features a claret-tipped meat hook that’s been positioned to resemble a ‘2’.
Jul. 27, 2024
Psylocke goes full ninja in her own "dark, emotional" solo X-Men title
Psylocke is getting her own ongoing X-Men title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Psylocke has one of the most complicated histories of any of the X-Men (which is really saying something) but everyone’s favorite psychic ninja will slash herself a new path in her own ongoing title launching later this year, as announced at Marvel’s X-Men: From the Ashes panel atComic-Con International: San Diego.
Jul. 27, 2024
Silo season 2 confirms November release date, as The White Lotus star joins cast
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not only did the acclaimed Apple TV Plus show confirm season 2 will premiere on November 15, it revealed a brand new cast member, too: Steve Zahn.The White Lotusactor joined fellow stars Common and Rebecca Ferguson, showrunner Graham Yost, and author Hugh Howey to share the news on July 27. Zahn is set to play Solo, who ‘Wool’ readers will know as a key character from the back half of the book.
Jul. 27, 2024
Spider-Man's new magic suit revealed, along with his surprising new connection to Doctor Doom
The world needs a magical protector, and now it’s Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has revealednew details of writer Joe Kelly and artist Ed McGuiness' upcoming run on Amazing Spider-Manwith a story titled ‘The 8 Deaths of Spider-Man’ in the publisher’s Next Big Thing panel atComic-Con International: San Diego. And oddly enough, the new info actually includes some spoilers for the finale of the current Blood Hunt crossover, so be warned.
Jul. 27, 2024
Star Treks: Lower Decks final season gets release date and first trailer filled with skiing, "space potholes", and alternate versions of the crew
Season 5 hits Paramount Plus this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final season will premiere onParamount Plusworldwide this October 24. Per the official synopsis, in season 5, “the crew of the USS Cerritos is tasked with closing ‘space potholes’ – subspace rifts which are causing chaos in the Alpha Quadrant. Pothole duty would be easy for Jr.
Jul. 27, 2024
5 years after it was announced, Star Trek: Discovery spin-off movie starring Michelle Yeoh unveils its first trailer
Section 31 lands on Paramount Plus “soon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five whole years after it was announced, the first trailer for Star Trek: Section 31, an upcoming movie spin-off ofStar Trek: Discovery, has finally been released. The long-awaited promo, which is set to Beyoncé’s ‘Formation’, was unveiled by stars Omari Hardwick, Sam Richardson, Kacey Rohl, and Michelle Yeoh (who tuned in virtually) during the franchise’s Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con on Saturday, July 27.
Jul. 27, 2024
Absolute Green Lantern is writer Al Ewing's first series for DC and will be a "complete reimagining" of the concept, starring multiple Lanterns
Jahnoy Lindsay will draw the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC held its regular Jim Lee & Friends panel atSan Diego Comic Conyesterday, with the company’s president and chief creative officer bringing out several of his colleagues to tease what’s to come from the newDC All In initiative. The biggest headline from the panel was the announcement of a fifth book in the newAbsolute Universe line, focused on Green Lantern, from the team of writer Al Ewing and artist Jahnoy Lindsay.
Jul. 26, 2024
Just as Deadpool and Wolverine hits theaters, Wade Wilson is going to die in comics - and his daughter will replace him as the new Deadpool
Ellie Camacho, Wade Wilson’s daughter, is about to be the new Deadpool in comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel premiered the first look at the solicitation and at Ellie as Deadpool during the Diamond Retailer Lunch at Comic-Con International: San Diego. She’s front-and-center on artist Taurin Clarke’s freshly revealed cover for Deadpool #7, and on Mark Bagley’s variant cover, both seen here:
Jul. 26, 2024
"Everyone is looking at Black Myth Wukong": Phantom Blade Zero director expects the most-wishlisted game on Steam to be a breakthrough moment for China
“This year is a turning point for us, and maybe also for the industry” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Beijing-based developer behindirresponsibly fast action RPG Phantom Blade Zeroreckons we’re at a “turning point” for Chinese developers and their games. Phantom Blade Zero director ‘Soulframe’ Liang of developer S-Game tells GamesRadar+ he expects the upcoming action RPGBlack Myth: Wukongto be a watershed moment for Chinese game developers.
Jul. 26, 2024
"There is no way to AI generate this quality": Manor Lords creator shuts down AI concerns over the city builder's new update
AI can’t match the work that Manor Lords' developers put in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' creator and mostly solo developer Greg Styczen has shut down random speculation around the game potentially using AI-generated art. Manor Lords' next patch,coming in the “next few weeks,“is bringing crossbows, fishing ponds, and much more to the bonafide hit city-builder. Among the additions are new character portraits that you can choose from (get a glimpse via the newpatch notes), which prompted one Redditor to comment that the art “looks kinda AI-generated.
Jul. 26, 2024
1,370 deaths later, Elden Ring streamer beats Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss on controller and dance pad at the same time - matching a feat they accomplished with the base RPG
MissMikkaa completes a huge challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 1,370 total deaths, a hardcoreFromSoftwarechallenge speedrunner has beatenElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreetwice, playing both playthroughs at the same time using a controller and a dance pad. By now I’d be shocked if you haven’t heard of MissMikkaa. The streamer loves streaming games normally with a controller, playing them purely with a dance pad, and somehow doing both at the same time, effectively playing two versions of the same game at once.
Jul. 26, 2024
16 years later, beloved brawler RPG Castle Crashers is getting new DLC where you make your own characters that animate "like magic"
All characters and weapons have been re-drawn for the DLC and there’s a whole new playable character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie studio The Behemoth laid out its current roadmap in a new video (timestampedhere), and in it we learned about the new Castle Crashers DLC, titled Painter Boss Paradise. There’s no release date yet, but it’s only been announced for Steam at this point, so console players are sadly missing out for the time being.
Jul. 26, 2024
5 years and 3 delays later, Junji Ito's Uzumaki anime series has a new teaser and release date - and I'm still not ready
The Uzumaki anime is coming just in time for Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The looooong-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito’s Uzumaki manga has a new teaser and release date - and it’s sooner than you might expect. Just like the manga, the teaser starts off with a wide-angle, black-and-white shot of the fictional town of Kurouzu-cho, whose denizens are being captured by an obsession with spirals.
Jul. 26, 2024
After 14 years at IDW, the license for Dungeons and Dragons comics is moving to Dark Horse
The publisher will also be releasing new Magic: The Gathering comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “If you’d told my 12-year-old self I’d get to work with incredible writers and artists to craft comics for Dungeons & Dragons andMagic: The Gathering, alongside such thoughtful and creative stewards of these licenses, I wouldn’t have believed you,” said Spencer Cushing, the range’s senior editor, in a statement about the new project.
Jul. 26, 2024
After 2 years, Switch players still don't have Stardew Valley-like farming sim Coral Island - and now devs say Humble Games layoffs leave the game's future on all consoles "uncertain"
“We know it f***ing sucks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes togames like Stardew Valley, Coral Island takes the cake as one of the best - but the indie farming sim’s future on consoles is now unknown following publisher layoffs. Almost two years ago, Stairway Games released its highly anticipated game Coral Island into early access on PC.
Jul. 26, 2024
After 20 years, JRPG vets behind this 710-hour story say ending the saga would’ve been impossible in their 20s because they "didn't have the necessary life experience"
Trails is entering its twilight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The company president behind Trails' developer says writing the current arc in the 710-hour series would’ve been impossible while the developers were in their 20s, because they “didn’t have the necessary life experience.” The Trails series is a damn long one. Last year, when The Legend of Heroes: Trails Into Reverie was released, we calculated that for newcomers to become familiar enough with the series to play the new entry,they’d effectively have to play through 658 hours worth of gamesin order to get there.
Jul. 26, 2024
After 6 straight Olympic appearances over 16 years, Mario and Sonic are sitting out Paris 2024
It looks like the end of an era for Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Paris Olympics are just getting underway, but the event has already made history by being the first Olympics in 16 years to arrive without a new edition of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic Games. The first edition of Mario and Sonic at the Olympic games launched back in 2007 on the Wii, back when it was still profoundly bizarre to see Nintendo andSegaworking together.
Jul. 26, 2024
After Steam users unleash 1,456 negative reviews, Earth Defense Force 6 is "planning changes" to its Epic account requirement
The Epic requirement “has received the most feedback” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aftertaking a piledriver into the Steam review dumpster over Epic account requirementsfor online play, the Earth Defense Force 6 devs are taking the feedback to heart and planning some changes. “Thank you for your feedback on ‘Earth Defense Forces 6,'” the devs say in a newSteam blog post.
Jul. 26, 2024
Almost 100 modders spent 5 years making Fallout London, an RPG mod so expansive its creators call it "Fallout 4.5"
A 20-hour main quest makes this more than your everyday fanmade mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout London, the expansive fanmadeFallout 4mod that shows us The Big Smoke’s version of the nuclear post-apocalypse, is out now after a very lengthy development. But it’s ballooned so much after the last few years, that it might as well be thought of as “Fallout 4.
Jul. 26, 2024
Another Call of Duty cheat maker says it got "a legal notice from Activision," shuts down immediately: "We are in no position to litigate with such a large company"
The website sold cheats like aimbots for Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty cheat maker Raging Nation has closed its doors after claiming to have received “a legal notice fromActivision.” Raging Nation’s website currently only displays a statement confirming its shutdown, but if you load up itspages on the Wayback Machine, you can see that it used to sell loads of different cheats for Warzone andCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3, as well as others games like Fortnite.
Jul. 26, 2024
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more DC heroes join forces to restore the Justice League in a new ongoing series from Kingdom Come writer Mark Waid
Plus, DC announces a new Absolute Flash ongoing series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The line-up for this new Justice League is made up of DC’s heaviest hitters: Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and The Flash, plus the still mighty likes ofMartian Manhunter, Captain Atom, Black Lightning, andStar Sapphire. What’s more, the new series will see the return of a classic comics location in a new and improved form.
Jul. 26, 2024
BioShock movie will be a "much smaller version" than originally planned after Netflix "lowered the budgets"
Lesson learned from Rapture? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s BioShock movie will seemingly be reworked into a “much smaller version” according to one of its producers. Speaking at San Diego Comic-Con’s Producers on Producers panel (H/TVariety), Roy Lee said, “The new regime has lowered the budgets. So we’re doing a much smaller version… It’s going to be a more personal point of view, as opposed to a grander, big project.
Jul. 26, 2024
Borderlands boss says fans will be "very, very happy with the next video game" - and "we’re not going to be making people wait for a long time before we announce it"
Looter shooter fans, rejoice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been several years since the last Borderlands game, and with theBorderlandsmovie just a short distance away, you might be wondering when the franchise will be returning to the interactive realm. Randy Pitchford, head of developerGearbox, says we’re not going to have to wait forever for an answer to that question.
Jul. 26, 2024
Chris Hemsworth compares Optimus Prime and Megatron’s Transformers One relationship to Thor and Loki: "There is a tight bond between two individuals that becomes fractured"
Exclusive: Chris Hemsworth tells us that “when you break it down” Optimus Prime and Thor are very similar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite one being a god and the other a robot, Transformers One star Chris Hemsworth says there is actually a lot of similarities between Optimus Prime and Thor. In the upcoming Transformers movie, Hemsworth plays the younger version of franchise favourite Optimus Prime way before we knew him as the Autobot leader, when he was called Orion Pax.
Jul. 26, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine has a surprise ‘cameo’ that might secretly be a spoiler for the next Avengers movie
Deadpool’s ‘spoiler’ cameo might actually be a spoiler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis filled with plenty of surprises and shocks that will have you dropping your popcorn in cinemas. But it’s one of the more low-key appearances – by a familiar face, no less – that may have just spoiled the new Avengers movie in advance with a suitably meta joke.
Jul. 26, 2024
Doctor Who unveils first look at Christmas special and confirms Varada Sethu's companion name – and her potential link to an existing character
Cheese toasties! Silurians! Nicola Coughlan! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the hit sci-fi show’s panel, which took place in the annual event’s legendary Hall H, attendees were treated to a first look at the upcoming Christmas special, Joy to the World. In it, a light-hearted montage sees Ncuti Gatwa’s The Doctor popping up in the likes of Manchester in the ’40s, Everest Base Camp in the ’50s, and the Orient Express in the ’60s, asking people whether they ordered a “ham and cheese toastie and a pumpkin latte?
Jul. 26, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard took "so long" as BioWare "wanted to make sure we got this one right" - that, and "it takes a long time to record 700 characters" and 140,000 lines
The Veilguard is “the best version” of itself that it could be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarereveals whyDragon Age: The Veilguardhas been in the works for a long, long time - and it sounds like the upcoming RPG is downright massive, from dialogue to voice acting. The 10-year wait for a newDragon Ageis coming to a close as the fall season approaches, meaning that excitement for the game is at an all-time high.
Jul. 26, 2024
Fallout London feels like an actual Bethesda RPG launch: heaps of praise mixed in with plenty of crash complaints
Team FOLON were right - this is truly “Fallout 4.5” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Complaints of frequent crashes mixed together with heaps of praise? Fallout London’s first day feels very much like a normal Bethesda RPG release. For the uninitiated, Fallout London is the absolutely massiveFallout 4conversion mod that brings the apocalyptic nuclear clouds over to the English capital.
Jul. 26, 2024
First Gen V season 2 trailer gets shown behind closed doors at SDCC 2024 – and it features a cameo from a fan-favorite The Boys character
Plus, there’s a new Dean at God U When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The footage opens with Emma (Lizze Broadway) and the other students who were taken prisoner at the end of Gen V season 1 being brought back to God U. Cate (Maddie Phillips), fresh from her cameo inThe Boys season 4, welcomes them back. Throughout the footage, we hear a voiceover from the new Dean, played by Hamish Linklater, promising bigger and better things for the new year.
Jul. 26, 2024
First Like a Dragon: Yakuza Prime Video trailer teases Kiryu's iconic tattoo and Kamurocho's glitzy, criminal underworld
The first trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Like a Dragon: Yakuza is here, and it’s a slick, stylish trip through Japan’s criminal underworld. The trailer is framed by that impressive, iconic back tattoo, and there’s plenty of neon lighting, fights, and mysterious teases, too. Check it out below. Based on the crime video game series by RGG Studio, Like a Dragon: Yakuza’s Kiryu will be played by Ryoma Takeuchi (Kamen Rider Drive), who had already shown off the character’sback tattoobefore.
Jul. 26, 2024
Gran Turismo 7 dev apologizes for "unintended vehicle behavior" in new update, which is really selling it short: these cars are going to space, folks
Update 1.49 has had some unintended but seriously funny consequences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the latest update, Gran Turismo 7 developer Polyphony Digital has apologized and is looking into “unintended vehicle behavior,” which is quite the euphemism for ‘cars literally shooting up into space’. A bunch of absolutely wild videos have surfaced online since the Gran Turismo 7 update 1.
Jul. 26, 2024
GTA 6 won't be affected by the ongoing video game actor strike over protections against AI
SAG-AFTRA outlines the details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6is unaffected by the newly called video game voice actors strike because it’s been in production for more than a year. Yesterday, it was announced bySAG-AFTRA that video game actors represented by the organization are set to strikeagainst a number of developers and publishers to secure better protections against AI.
Jul. 26, 2024
How to beat the Pyromaniac in The First Descendant
The Pyromaniac is a level 66 Void Intercept in The First Descendant that’s weak to Chill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Pyromaniac boss fight just continues to be the next in a series of escalating brutal encounters, with the Pyromaniac using fire attacks and flamethrowers, as well as burning chains. It’s definitely on theme, but that won’t be of much comfort to the players who are struggling against it.
Jul. 26, 2024
Humble Games-published Pokemon-inspired MMO turns support to gorgeous new Metroidvania that released days before its publisher's restructuring
“Support them, they deserve it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crema, the developer behind the Pokemon-like MMORPG Temtem, has released a statement following the mass layoffs at its publisher, Humble Games, to turn support towards a new indie Metroidvania, which was released just days before its publisher’s restructuring. Squid Shock Studios' gorgeous hand-drawn Metroidvania,Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, was also published byHumble Games, which this week confirmed a “restructuring of operations"that has reportedly affected all members of staff.
Jul. 26, 2024
I'm having a blast in the Marvel Rivals beta, but it will take more than a cheeked-up Venom to escape Overwatch's shadow
Opinion | NetEase’s hero shooter is fun, but will need to stand on its own two feet for a successful launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Within an hour of playing theMarvel Rivals beta, I have shot, punched, blown up, and eaten several of the world’s greatest heroes. Star Lord? Meet Scarlet Witch. The Hulk? The Punisher’s big green target practice, more like.
Jul. 26, 2024
Invincible creator addresses whether or not season 3 will be split into two parts: "We're aware of the fact that it was not popular"
Robert Kirkman knows that it’s the question on everyone’s minds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible season 3 is well underway, and we’re all wondering the same thing: Will it take a page from season 2 and be split into two parts? Creator Robert Kirkman isn’t sure yet, but he’s well aware of the fan reaction. “All I can say is that we are well aware of the fact that that was not popular,” Kirkman says at a roundtable attended by GamesRadar+ at San Diego Comic-Con.
Jul. 26, 2024
Invincible season 4 confirmed as Prime Video reveals first look at Mark Grayson's season 3 suit
Even more Invincible is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible has been renewed for season 4 at San Diego Comic-Con – and we can’t wait. The news broke during Prime Video’s Adult Animation panel at SDCC, where we also got our first look at Mark Grayson’s season 3 suit (which you can see below). “Looks great, doesn’t it?
Jul. 26, 2024
James Gunn unveils first trailer for DC show Creature Commandos, and it's a colorful, madcap ride
The first trailer for Creature Commandos is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While there was no dedicated DC panel at this year’s SDCC, the fledgling cinematic universe’s presence has certainly been felt.James Gunnhas shared the first trailer for the first DCU project, Creature Commandos, and it looks like a hell of a lot fun. In the teaser, which you can watch below, we see Amanda Waller recruit a team of kooky “monsters” to act as Task Force M, AKA the Creature Commandos.
Jul. 26, 2024
Joining pregnancy tests and potato-powered calculators, smash hit roguelike Balatro is the latest thing that can run Doom
Can It Run Doom continues to taint everyday fixtures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Calculators can run Doom. Pregnancy tests can run doom.Rat neutronsgrown in a lab can run Doom. Dominos Apps can allegedly run Doom. And now, brain-frying roguelike Balatro has joined the eternally growing list of randomthingsthat can also run the seminal shooter. Perfectly named Redditor UwUDev originally posted their prototype to the game’s main subreddit, which eventually caught the eye and approval of Balatro creatorLocalThunk, showing several poker cards turned into portions of a video game screen displaying the iconic Doom.
Jul. 26, 2024
Remnant 2, one of 2023's most surprising RPGs, is getting another DLC this year and I can't wait to come back
There’s also an all-new game mode with a new progression system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Revealed onSteamyesterday, July 25, which just so happened to be Remnant 2’s first anniversary, The Dark Horizon is out later this year at some point in September, and it’s coming to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox platforms. The final DLC chapter has players returning to the world of N’Erud, only to discover that a “bizarre phenomenon has taken hold.
Jul. 26, 2024
Kevin Feige calls watching Deadpool and Wolverine the "best movie experience" of his life as cameos made surprise appearances at SDCC
The Deadpool and Wolverine panel was emotional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinemade a big appearance at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con with a special panel for one of the most anticipatedupcoming Marvel moviesin years. The group screened the movie for fans in Hall H with Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds, Shawn Levy, and Kevin Feige all present for the event.
Jul. 26, 2024
Loki star to lead new Doctor Who spin-off series from showrunner Russell T Davies
Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Russell Tovey will star in the new miniseries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The War Between the Land and the Sea, a new Doctor Who spin-off, is officially in the works. The news was announced during the Doctor Who panel at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, which saw the Doctor and Ruby Sunday actors Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson and showrunner Russell T Davies in attendance.
Jul. 26, 2024
Manor Lords dev says Unreal Engine 5 upgrade looks like a "smoother overall experience" so far, but here are some new coats of arms that "medieval games for some reason never add" while you wait
The hit city-builder is set to get even better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords dev Slavic Magic is still working towards the city-builder’s Unreal Engine 5 upgrade, but has added a bunch of new coat of arms designs in the meantime, including some that “medieval games for some reason never add” as a sweet bonus. TheUnreal Engine 5 updatehas been on the cards for some time for Manor Lords, butsort-of-solo dev Greg Styczeńnow hints that the “precise performance tests” that are currently being carried out are looking very promising.
Jul. 26, 2024
Marvel brings Phase 3 of its Star Wars: The High Republic comic to an end with new series Fear of the Jedi, featuring The Acolyte's Wookiee Jedi Master
The series will answer the question: What scares the Jedi? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TV audiences have only just had their first taste of Star Wars' High Republic era with the first season ofThe Acolyte, but Marvel has been running comics set in that time period for the last four years. In a panel at this year’sSan Diego Comic Conon Thursday, however, the publisher announced that it is bringing the current phase of the series to an end.
Jul. 26, 2024
Marvel flips Deadpool and Wolverine drone display into a surprise Fantastic Four and Galactus tease at San Diego Comic-Con
Fantastic Four and Galactus will be at Marvel’s SDCC panel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is back at San Diego Comic-Con this year with their very own panel, but the studio has kicked things off early by teasing the upcomingFantastic Fourreboot and its villain in the most extravagant way. After theDeadpool and Wolverinepanel wrapped on Thursday, July 25, Marvel took to the skies to celebrate the movie with astunning drone displaypaying homage to The Merc with The Mouth and his clawed buddy.
Jul. 26, 2024
Meet the all new Spider-Girl with a mysterious origin that will "keep readers guessing"
Who is the new Spider-Girl? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like Bailey Briggs (AKA Spider-Boy) before her, the identity of the new Spider-Girl will remain a mystery. But what we know for now is that she was co-created by Spider-Boy writerDan Slottand artist Michael Cho, while artist Paco Medina will draw the first adventure of the new Spider-Girl in Spider-Boy #12, which also features a team-up with Daredevil.
Jul. 26, 2024
MTG Bloomburrow Commander decks, ranked
Tiny but tenacious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering which MTG Bloomburrow Commander deck is worth getting your paws on? While the latest Magic: The Gathering set has provided players with ample opportunity to fawn over the adorable denizens of Valley, it’s not exactly a viable strategy to choose your precon based on which one you think is the cutest.
Jul. 26, 2024
New horror movie with great Rotten Tomatoes score is a dark, dreamy exploration of identity and queer fandom
Big Screen Spotlight | As a 30-something lesbian who figured out they were queer through a screen, Jane Schoenbrun’s I Saw the TV Glow left me stunned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forI Saw the TV Glow. If you’ve yet to watch, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now!
Jul. 26, 2024
New The Rings of Power season 2 trailer sees Middle-earth unite to resist Sauron
Darkness rises in a new trailer for The Rings of Power season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2has arrived at SDCC, and it sees a darkness spreading across Middle-earth – all thanks to Sauron. In the clip, which you can watch below, Galadriel warns that “Sauron sees himself as master of all of Middle-earth.
Jul. 26, 2024
New The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 trailer teases romance, Carol's chaotic journey to France, and glow-in-the-dark zombies
“I wouldn’t worry so much about the future. You don’t have one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stars Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, executive producer Greg Nicotero, and showrunner David Zabel dropped by Hall H on Friday, July 26, to share the footage, which sees Carol (Melissa McBride) go on an epic quest to find her titular bestie.
Jul. 26, 2024
PSVR 2 just dropped to a record-low price at several retailers, and it might be enough for me to try it
A record-breaking discount hits the PSVR 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 29/07:Update! PSVR 2 deals have now landed in the US as well! You’ll find a new record-low price on the PlayStation VR 2 at a range of stores right now. We have updated the story below and added information for these new discounts where appropriate. PSVR 2 has held onto its price tag long enough, it seems.
Jul. 26, 2024
"All it does is burn out and demoralize the developers": Obsidian's Josh Sawyer on "what's infuriating" about unrealistic dates for games that simply aren't ready
“It’s a pretty reliable indicator that a game that has not publicly shown gameplay by summer will not ship that game by the end of that year” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG veteran Josh Sawyer - you may know him from titles like Fallout: New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, and most recently Pentiment - has some thoughts about how unrealistic launch windows for in-development games can “burn out and demoralize” the developers working on them.
Jul. 26, 2024
Renowned accessory maker Anker has a Steam Deck dock, and it just so happens to be down to its lowest price
A Steam Deck dock by a brand you’ve probably heard of. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anker has finally joined the Steam Deck dock party with its own 6-in-1 docking station, and you can already grab one at its lowest price. Unlike most add-ons for the handheld out there, this one benefits from being by a company you’ve probably heard of, but it also boasts everything you’d need to hook the portable PC up to external screens and peripherals.
Jul. 26, 2024
Spider-Gwen leads a team of MCU fan-favorite characters including Sylvie, B-15, Captain Carter, OB, Mobius, and more in new TVA comic
The TVA is getting its own comic with a cast of MCU fan-favorite characters, as announced at SDCC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheTime Variance Authority, or TVAas it’s often abbreviated, have become staple characters of the MCU thanks to their central importance to the Loki streaming series, and their role in the new Deadpool and Wolverine movie. And now, that spotlight is coming to comics, with a new TVA comic limited series announced at the publisher’s Marvel Fanfare panel atComic-Con International: San Diego.
Jul. 26, 2024
The 35 greatest Star Wars characters
They come from a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, there lived countless heroes and villains. But which ones from throughout all of Star Wars deserve recognition as some of the greatest of all time? Starting with George Lucas' Star Wars in 1977, the gargantuan media franchise has spawned literally countless incredible characters across multiple movies, books, TV shows, and video games.
Jul. 26, 2024
The biggest changes in Fortnite Season 4 of Chapter 5
Absolute Doom’s Marvel-themed showdown has brought in new map POIs and ridiculous weaponry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Season 4 has brought some nice changes to Chapter 5 with all sorts of Marvel weapons and a Doctor Doom takeover. “Absolute Doom” isn’t the most expansive season inFortnite’s history, mainly adding some new features to the map, such as new villainous bosses, as well as new and returning fan-favorite superhero weapons.
Jul. 26, 2024
The Boys announces new '50s-set spin-off centered on Soldier Boy and Stormfront, and scripts are already being written
The diabolical world of the hit Prime Video show is expanding even more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’sThe Boysis getting another spin-off: Vought Rising, a prequel series centered on sinister, anti-aging Supes Soldier Boy and Stormfront, set in New York City in the ’50s. “We are excited to bring you the next deranged series from the world of The Boys," Kripke and Grellong said from the Hall H stage.
Jul. 26, 2024
The Boys season 5 makes good on that season 4 post-credits scene as it confirms Soldier Boy will be a series regular
He’s back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: Soldier Boy will be rejoining the main cast of The Boys for the fifth and final season. “We can announce to everyone at Comic Con: Soldier Boy will be back as a series regular for season 5,” creator Eric Kripke announced during The Boys panel at San Diego Comic-Con. Jensen Ackles, who was seated behind Kripke, simply smiled as the entire hall cheered.
Jul. 26, 2024
The five worst Sims 4 bugs ever, from glitchy launches to persistent problems
You gotta laugh to keep from crying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have so much love forThe Sims 4that it often borders on frustration. Don’t get me wrong: when the game is good, it’s brilliant, but with all the bugs and glitches I run into in an average playthrough, I’ve learned to take most of them on the chin after whining about them on the internet.
Jul. 26, 2024
The Sims 4 Lovestruck's dating app is already more chaotic than Tinder, as Sims match with everything from catfish to… Shrek?
Love knows no bounds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4just got itsspiciest expansion pack yet, along with thefully functional dating app Cupid’s Corner- and the Tinder-esque feature is already catfishing Sims and matching them with Shrek. The Sims community is no stranger to virtual chaos - from the"total mess"of an update that caused everything from"overly mean Sims"toincest, that much is obvious.
Jul. 26, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon gets early season 3 renewal, as Norman Reedus confirms it'll be set in Spain
Carol and Daryl are gearing up for a European world tour… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 3 is officially in the works – and this time, the titular apocalypse survivor and his bestie Carol are heading to Spain. Stars Norman Reedus, Melissa McBride, and Louis Puech Scigliuzzi, dropped by Hall H on Friday, July 26, to share the news, along with executive producer Greg Nicotero and showrunner David Zabel.
Jul. 26, 2024
The Walking Dead: Dead City's Negan reunites with Maggie, Manhattan, and a baseball bat in tension-filled first teaser
Showrunner Eli Jorné also announced the four new cast members joining the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stars Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, Gaius Charles, and Željko Ivanek, and showrunner Eli Jorné dropped into Hall H on Friday, July 26, to share the footage, which sees Negan (Morgan) seemingly fall back into old habits as he torments people and picks up another barbed wire-covered baseball bat…
Jul. 26, 2024
This dating sim lets you date furniture and household items, including pianos and baths, plus something monstrous voiced by Delicious In Dungeon's iconic Senshi
Date Everything! is true to its name When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator where you can date the human forms of furniture and household items, and Delicious In Dungeon actor SungWon Cho is part of the game’s stellar cast. Announced today, Date Everything! is being dubbed a “sandbox dating simulator” in its debut trailer below, which I’m honestly not sure has ever been an actual thing in video games before.
Jul. 26, 2024
This fang-tastic visual novel had me talking kinder to myself, and I can't thank it enough for that
Indie Spotlight | Vampire Therapist was one of my most anticipated games of the year, and boy howdy is it one you need to sink your fangs into When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “You are deserving of love, especially from yourself.” says the 3000-year-old vampire man, as I sit on my sofa with tears in my eyes. This is a quote I didn’t expect to affect me as much as it has, and it’s also not the kind of quote I’d expect from a vampire visual novel game set above a goth Leipzig night club where you play as a cowboy.
Jul. 26, 2024
This whimsical creature-collecting fantasy RPG is like Pokemon with an Eastern-inspired twist, and I love it
I’ve gotta catch ‘em all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yaoling: Mythical Journey, an enchanting creature-collecting indie gem reminiscent of iconic games likePokemon, just released - and I think everyone should check it out. It’s not often that a game immediately catches my eye, but Rayka Studio’s Yaoling: Mythical Journey certainly did. The Eastern-inspired fantasy RPG features cozy creature-collecting mechanics and strategic gameplay galore, all within a stunning fairy-tale world teeming with cute Yaolings to catch.
Jul. 26, 2024
Those PS1 Harry Potter games that have been memed for the last 20 years are getting an indie spiritual successor that’s a “complete mess of a game”
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate comes from the Szymanski brothers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember those PS1 Harry Potter games? No? How about the endless memes they spawned off the back of their absolutely cursed character models? Either way, a new indie game looks to be reviving that same magical mayhem. Following ‘Harry Potter and the something something’s’ naming convention, Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the Internationals Crime Syndicate was recently announced as the not-so-subtle homage (or spoof) of the old-school Hogwarts adventures.
Jul. 26, 2024
Transformers One director talks plans for a sequel: "There’s a lot more story to tell"
The film hits theaters this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Transformers One director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura have plans for a potential sequel. “We have themes that we want to explore. A theme that we want to explore in the next movie is trust. And can you win it back? Or once lost, it’s gone.
Jul. 26, 2024
Transformers One producer and director explain why Chris Hemsworth is the perfect young Optimus Prime – and how he follows in Peter Cullen's footsteps
GamesRadar+ talks to director Josh Cooley and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura about a new Optimus Prime/Orion Pax When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For decades, Peter Cullen has provided the iconic voice of Transformers’ Optimus Prime. Upcoming film Transformers One, though, heads back to Cybertron to before Optimus Prime became leader of the Autobots – with a new actor rolling out into the recording booth.
Jul. 26, 2024
Ultraman will join forces with Spider-Man to fight Doctor Doom in a new manga that sounds like a fan dream come true
The manga from Shogakukan will launch the same day as Marvel’s Ultraman x Avengers #1 crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a crossover for the ages, two of the world’s most iconic heroes will meet for the first time this August thanks to a new manga from Shogakukan. Ultraman: Along Came a Spider-Man is a blockbuster new series that will bring together Marvel’s friendly neighborhood wall-crawler and Japan’s greatest superhero.
Jul. 26, 2024
Valve overhauls Steam demos to act more like full games, complete with user reviews and chart positions
This is based off continuous feedback from developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has made changes to how it handles game demos, including separate store pages for demos, user reviews for demos, and the ability to add a demo to your Steam library without installing it. There will now be separate Steam store pages for game demos, and you can leave a user review pertaining only to a game’s demo and not the overall game itself.
Jul. 26, 2024
Warframe gets a mutated boy band in its whacky 90s update because the MMO's director accidentally "ruined" her family computer with a virus from Napster in 1999: "That always stuck with me"
The choreographed boy band will appear as a group boss fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warframe’s massive 1999 expansion is shaping up to be quite a quirky one, as MMO players must prepare to face off against an Infested, choreographed boy band boss fight, all thanks to an experience its creative director had on Napster back in the 90s.
Jul. 25, 2024
Across Activision, EA, and more, video game actors are striking for protection from AI: "Frankly, it’s stunning that these video game studios haven’t learned anything"
The strike will also include Insomniac, Disney, WB, and production companies that work with the likes of Ubisoft, Valve, and Bethesda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game actors represented by SAG-AFTRA are set to strike against a number of notable developers and publishers in order to secure better protections against AI. In apress release, SAG-AFTRA’s national executive director and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland says that video game actors “deserve and demand the same fundamental protections as performers in film, television, streaming, and music: fair compensation and the right of informed consent for the AI use of their faces, voices, and bodies.
Jul. 25, 2024
A Sims 4 bug once again has Sims wanting to date family members, regrettably just in time for the romance-themed Lovestruck expansion
Who needs Wicked Whims? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4gets itsspiciest expansion pack yetin just a few hours, but fans are still grappling with EA’s recentfree base game updateand all of its bugs - including a very NSFW one. Lovestruck is finally almost here - the expansion pack centered entirely around love and all of its quirks.
Jul. 25, 2024
24 of the biggest Deadpool and Wolverine Easter eggs, explained
From Thanos' chair to that inevitable Stan Lee nod, we break down all of Deadpool 3’s nerd nods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every Marvel fan knows that most MCU movies are chock-full of Easter eggs, be it a nod to the comics, the previous movies, or wider pop culture – andDeadpool and Wolverineis no different. It might have more Easter eggs than most, even, given the titular character’s self-awareness and penchant for fourth wall breaking.
Jul. 25, 2024
After 24 years, the legendary visual novel that put the Fate/stay night devs on the map has an English remake, and it's out-reviewing FF7 Rebirth, Hades 2, and more
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is here, and it’s a critical darling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon is the first part of a remake series adapting and modernizing the original visual novel for today’s players. The English-language version, which hit PS4 and Switch back in June, marks the first official localization of the game, and as reviews have trickled in over the past several weeks, it now enjoys an aggregate score of 94 onOpenCriticand 94 or 93 onMetacritic, depending on which platform you’re looking at.
Jul. 25, 2024
After Genshin Impact's explosive success, PlayStation's been collecting gacha games for PS5 like money-printing Infinity Stones
Neverness to Everness is next in line When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation has been snatching up gacha-driven action RPGs left and right ever since Genshin Impact became a seismic hit on the console (alongside mobile and PC), and the next gacha game dropping on PS5 is none other than Neverness to Everness - tongue-twisting name, I know, but you can just think of it as the ‘anime GTA’ one.
Jul. 25, 2024
After pleading guilty to evading nearly $300,000 in taxes, the artist for one of the best mystery manga in years dodges prison time on suspended sentence
Square Enix will not be cancelling The Apothecary Diaries manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manga artist Nekokurage (Erika Ikeda), who draws the popularSquare Enix-published medical mystery manga The Apothecary Diaries, pleaded guilty to tax evasion for a sum of nearly $300,000 earlier this year. AsAnime News Networkreports, the artist has now received a fine of 11 million Yen (around $70,600) as well as a 10-month prison sentence suspended for three years, meaning that she will not have to serve any time in prison given three years of good behavior.
Jul. 25, 2024
All the Deadpool variants in Deadpool and Wolverine
Prepare to meet the Deadpool Corps… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis a reality-hopping adventure that finds Ryan Reynolds' smart-talking Merc with a Mouth teaming up with Hugh Jackman’s Logan for the first time on screen – here’s ourreviewof the new movie. Near the start of the film Deadpool encounters a whole host of differentWolverine variants– different versions of Logans from across the multiverse.
Jul. 25, 2024
All the Wolverine variants in Deadpool and Wolverine
There’s more than just one Logan in the new film – in fact, there’s loads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s onlyMarvel Studiosmovie,Deadpool and Wolverine, is in cinemas now – you canread our review right here. The new movie sees Ryan Reynolds wise-cracking Wade Wilson join forces with Hugh Jackman’s tough-as-Adamantium Logan to take on the forces of boththe TVAfrom Loki and the evil mutantCassandra Nova.
Jul. 25, 2024
An MCU legend returns in Deadpool and Wolverine, and not in a way that anybody could anticipate
Deadpool 3 spoilers ahead as we dive into one of the most unexpected cameos and the reason behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an unreal amount ofDeadpool and Wolverine cameosin this film, a pure celebration of some of the best superhero movies from the last two decades. But one cameo is especially unexpected. The odds were always pretty good that this actor would return to superhero movies eventually – everyone just assumed he’d be playing adifferentsuperhero than he does in Deadpool & Wolverine…
Jul. 25, 2024
Apiary review: "Puts novel twists on the worker placement genre"
Apiary puts novel twists on the worker placement genre by powering its worker bees up and down and changing the dynamics of how opponents handle occupied spaces on the board. Combining those mechanics with elements or resource management, engine building, and tile placement creates a rich game experience with a huge array of strategies to experiment with. That complexity may be intimidating to new players, but it provides a high level of replayability.
Jul. 25, 2024
As Helldivers 2 gears up to bring back an old threat, veterans of the original shooter come together to train newer recruits on how to squash them: "It is our duty"
This can only go badly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran Helldivers players are joining forces to brace relatively newHelldivers 2grunts for the imminent return of the Impaler. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2’s huge Escalation of Freedom update was announced. Set to launch on August 6, it’s effectively a massive free update introducing new enemies, mission types, difficulty levels, and more.
Jul. 25, 2024
Best weapons in The First Descendant
The best weapons in The First Descendant are all listed here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want the best First Descendant weapons? Picking out the right guns will depend on your build, but there’s five outstanding weapons that have emerged that will be high on anybody’s tier list, with options like the Thunder Cage and Eternal Willpower doing massive damage in a skilled player’s hands.
Jul. 25, 2024
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: “excellent value, in the right hands”
The Cambridge Audio M100s are a little too slow for gaming earbuds, but if you’re on the hunt for a high-end musical companion there’s some fantastic value for money here. You’d usually be spending far more on this feature-list and overall performance but Cambridge Audio manages to undercut both Sony and Apple with its latest offering. Super detailed audio Richly textured sound design Strong noise cancelling Easy fit and comfortable shape
Jul. 25, 2024
Cult classic shooter series returns to Steam after 5 years and immediately takes a piledriver into the review dumpster over Epic Games account requirement
EOS! EOS! EOS! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “For this game, to enhance crossplay and online functionality, online play requires signing in to your Epic Games account,” the devs say in aSteam blog. “We apologize for the lack of advance notice. Signing in to your Epic Games account is required the first time you play online. Usually, once you sign in for the first time, you will not need to sign in again.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine brings back one of the best pre-MCU stars for one final stab a fan-favorite role
Gotta love a little early ’00s nostalgia, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineisn’t afraid to lean into fan-service. In fact, a great many of the bestDeadpool and Wolverine cameosare love letters to the days before the MCU ruled the world, harkening back to the first era of Marvel movies and the Fox glory days. While these appearances are ultimately intended to delight an audience that understands the history behind the various references, they also give the stars of forgotten or maligned movies a chance to take another bow, as was the case with one of the big cameos.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine doesn't bring back Vinnie Jones as Juggernaut – and that's totally fine
Opinion | Recasting Juggernaut is completely fine, actually When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vinnie Jones is not back as the Juggernaut inDeadpool and Wolverine, after playing the character in 2006’s X-Men: The Last Stand. Sorry not sorry for the non-spoiler there, but amid all the parade of cameos and surprises in the new film, and even the key role the X-Men villain plays in the plot, the ex-footballer turned actor is not a last-second addition to the cast.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine ending explained: From Cassandra Nova's fate to that shawarma gag
Your biggest questions about the newest Marvel movie, answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas finally arrived, and boy, what an ending! From Achilles heel-slicing and nonconsensual mind-entering to villains quite literally short-circuiting and heroes messing with theMarvel timeline– there’s a lot that goes on. Fear not, though, because we’ve rounded up every major event that takes place in the third act of Deadpool and Wolverine.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine post-credits scenes explained
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on Deadpool and Wolverine? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Leave it toDeadpool and Wolverineto have both a mid-credits and post-credits scene that are…not what we expected. As with any Marvel movie, there’s post-credits scene worth sticking around for. There’s also a sweet, heartwarming treat that plays as the credits roll – and we may or may not have teared up a bit.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine wasn't content with bringing Hugh Jackman back, it also went and got itself some DCEU royalty
Spoilers ahead as we dive into one of the most unexpected appearances in Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Be warned: We are heading straight to spoiler city right now, folks. So turn back if you need to, or go read ourDeadpool and Wolverine reviewif you’re looking for more info on the film. As it should happen, there are a lot ofWolverine variants in Deadpool and Wolverine.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Laura Kinney gets her claws bloody in NYX #2 preview
Get an early X-23 centric look at NYX #2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Laura Kinney, the second Wolverine, just made her big return in NYX #1 as one of a group of young mutants, including Ms. Marvel Kamala Khan, making their way in New York City. And hot on the heels of the first issue’s debut, we’ve got an inside look at brand new unlettered interior pages from NYX #2.
Jul. 25, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's wildest cameo features an easily missed shoutout to a major meme
Did you catch it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeadpool and Wolverine cameoscome thick and fast in the movie – but its most shocking surprise appearance features an easily missed meme reference. Now, it should go without saying, but the following containsmajor spoilers forDeadpool and Wolverine! Turn back now if you haven’t seen the newMarvel Phase 5movie yet!
Jul. 25, 2024
Destiny 2 streamer celebrates a new raid DPS trick before Bungie hops on to say "this breaks our ToS" and issues a warning
“We highly advise against doing this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADestiny 2streamer has been politely informed byBungiethat a certain new raid trick doesn’t follow the MMO’s rules, and “we highly advise against doing this.” Earlier this week, Twitch streamer Leopard shared a short clip demonstrating the trick in question. It essentially relies on manipulating your connection using a VPN, in a similar way to net limiting (effectively slowing down your internet connection on purpose).
Jul. 25, 2024
Diablo 4 lead turns up at Whoopi Goldberg's weed event to bury the hatchet and present her with a 'Key to Hell,' 1 year after pissing her off because you can't play the action RPG on Mac
Whoopi Goldberg is a huge Diablo fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo superfan and American actor Whoopi Goldberg has seemingly made up withBlizzard Entertainmentonce and for all at an event celebrating her cannabis brand, a year after being ‘pissed off’ that she couldn’t playDiablo 4on her Mac. Last year, shortly after Diablo 4’s release,Goldberg took to Instagram with a video directly aimed at Blizzard, in which she said: “This is Whoopi.
Jul. 25, 2024
Dogpool explained: The comics history of Deadpool and Wolverine's standout star
Get clued up on the MCU’s pawsome new addition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinedoesn’t just welcome the titular heroes into the MCU, oh no, it ushers in another very im-paw-tant character, too: Dogpool. But just whoisthe furry friend that joins the Merc with a Mouth and the adamantium-clawed mutant on their mission to save the world?
Jul. 25, 2024
Dune and Mission: Impossible star joins cast of Peaky Blinders Netflix movie opposite Cillian Murphy
Rebecca Ferguson has joined the cast of the Peaky Blinders Netflix movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Duneand Mission: Impossible’s Rebecca Ferguson is set to star opposite Cillian Murphy in the Peaky Blinders Netflix movie. “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me… It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders,“Murphy has said of the film.
Jul. 25, 2024
EA apologizes for yet another buggy Sims 4 update, says it'll have a word with "overly mean Sims" ahead of Lovestruck expansion
The devs are “investigating issues” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsThe Sims 4developer gear up to release itsspiciest expansion pack yetlater today, EA looks to its recentfree base game update- and all of the issues that accompanied its arrival. This week has been a whirlwind for Simmers - Lovestruck is finally almost here, and the free update preceding the expansion pack dropped just a couple of days ago.
Jul. 25, 2024
Will there be a Deadpool 4? Everything we know about a potential Marvel sequel
Will the Merc with a Mouth return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas just hacked and slashed its way into theaters (here’s ourreviewof the new movie), bringing back both Ryan Reynolds wise-cracking Merc with a Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s iconic X-Man for a hilariously foul-mouthed and violently bloody team-up movie. The new film sees Deadpool and Wolverine take on the villainousOmega level mutantCassandra Nova, who plans to destroy the multiverse using a “Time Ripper” created by the TVA from Loki.
Jul. 25, 2024
Every Deadpool and Wolverine cameo, explained
Discover every big Deadpool and Wolverine cameo appearance down below When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for all Deadpool and Wolverine cameos and more. If you’ve yet to watch the movie, turn back now! In the run-up toDeadpool and Wolverine’s release, director Shawn Levy explicitly told fans toexpect “a lot of” cameosin the newMarvel Phase 5movie – and well, he wasnotexaggerating.
Jul. 25, 2024
FromSoftware clocks another win as Armored Core 6, the mech series' return after 10 years of Souls games, hits 3 million copies sold
That’s 3 million sales in 11 months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon has officially sold three million copies worldwide in under a year, making it yet another certified hit forFromSoftware. Armored Core 6 released last year on August 25, and it was already a huge launch for FromSoftware, becoming thesecond-biggest Steam launchfor the developer behind only Elden Ring.
Jul. 25, 2024
Hot dang, the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition trilogy is just $9 on PlayStation - that's less than $1 per romanceable alien
Bang for your buck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can get three entire Mass Effect games for $3 each right now on the PlayStation Store, in a deal that’s almost too good to be true. PlayStation has its big ‘Summer Sale’ running right now, wrapping up next month on August 1. As part of the massive sale, as spotted by the eagle-eyed Mass Effect fan in the tweet below, Mass Effect: Legendary Edition is on sale for exactly $9.
Jul. 25, 2024
How Destiny 2's narrative team wrangled 10 years of lore into a perfect finale with The Final Shape: "Magic has been so important to this franchise"
We talk bringing back Cayde, meeting player expectations, and how The Final Shape came together with two of Destiny’s Narrative Directors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the lead up to Destiny 2: The Final Shape, I had many conversations with a friend about howBungiecould wrap up the Light and Darkness Saga. Who’s going to die? How is Cayde back?
Jul. 25, 2024
How to complete GTA Online Pizza This delivery missions
Carry out pizza deliveries in GTA Online to earn cash and unlock the Pegassi Pizza Boy trade price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Pizza This delivery is another side hustle you can take on around Los Santos, driving pizzas across the city on behalf of that restaurant chain. Things have moved on since the days of flinging pizzas at pedestrians drive-by style in Vice City, so you’ll now have to plot a route to five separate houses and make sure you deliver the takeaway food to each of their doors before it gets cold.
Jul. 25, 2024
I really need fellow 90s kids to see this Lego Super Mario World set
Mario and Yoshi ride into action again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Lego Super Mario World set featuring the plumber riding his dino-steed Yoshi is on the way, and SNES fans like mereallyneed to check it out. Revealed following a leak that had already started to set the internet alight, Lego Super Mario World: Mario & Yoshi recreates the pair as they appeared in the sidescrolling 1990 game of the same name - complete with moving limbs and a tongue that shoots out (presumably to grab those tasty 16bit apples).
Jul. 25, 2024
I weirdly loved Jabba the Hutt as a kid, so I asked the Star Wars Outlaws devs what it was like bringing him to life
Interview | From using casseroles to recreating the throne, here’s how Massive made Jabba the Hutt’s appearance in Star Wars Outlaws a reality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I was a kid, I loved Jabba the Hutt. I know, it’s weird. Considering there isn’t much to like about the galactic slug, who would readily feed just about anyone to his rancor (before Luke took it out of the picture, of course), I can’t really defend my young affinity for the crime lord.
Jul. 25, 2024
Indie developer behind 'Overwhelmingly Positive' rated shipbuilder argues that Steam's "free advertising" is worth the 30% cut
“Steam will probably still outsell everything else combined by 100x” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One indie developer has argued that selling games on Steam is worth the 30% revenue split because games can find bigger audiences on the platform “in the long run.” To recap, when you buy a game on platforms like Steam, Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo’s eShop, those companies take a portion of the revenue - usually 30% - and leave the remainder for the publishers and/or developers.
Jul. 25, 2024
Is Deadpool and Wolverine part of the MCU? Its ties to canon explained
Just how connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Deadpool and Wolverine? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinefinally brings the morally-flexible mercenary Wade Wilson into the MCU (you can read ourreviewof the film here). But what does that actually mean? Is this a continuation of the previous two Deadpool movies or something else entirely? We have the answers for you right here, but buckle in – it’s about to get complicated andwe’ll be talking spoilers, so this is your first and only warning.
Jul. 25, 2024
It sure looks like Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered is about to be announced
The branding has been spotted at San Diego Comic Con When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 Remastered branding has been spotted at San Diego Comic Con, signaling an imminent announcement. As spotted by the ever-watchful eyes atResetera, you can see the stylized title ‘Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2’ in pictures purportedly taken from a booth at San Diego Comic-Con that also includes a high-quality model of Raziel squaring off with the titular antagonist Kain.
Jul. 25, 2024
James Gunn has an update on Superman production as one key actor wraps filming
Nicholas Hoult’s time on the Superman set is over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicholas Hoult has wrapped filming onJames Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie – and he commemorated the occasion with a cool wrap gift for his director. “Thanks [Nicholas Hoult] for this incredible wrap gift!” Gunn wrote onThreads, alongside a photo of a Superman comic book featuring Lex Luthor and Brainiac on the cover.
Jul. 25, 2024
Joker 2 is "daring" and "darker" than the original, says Venice Film Festival chief
Joker: Folie à Deux will show at this year’s Venice Film Festival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, the praise just keeps on rolling in for the Joker sequel as soon after the film’snewest trailerdropped to stellar fan reactions, the film received high praise from a very important person in the film industry. The Venice Film Festival recently revealed its lineup for the event starting this August, including director Todd Phillips’Joker: Folie à Deux,and after getting a sneak preview, festival chief Alberto Barbera had nothing but praise for the flick.
Jul. 25, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes star Freya Allan teases potential sequel: "I know things"
Exclusive: At San Diego Comic-Con, GamesRadar+ spoke to the Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes cast about the franchise’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A sequel toKingdom of the Planet of the Apeshasn’t yet been announced, but things sound hopeful. The latest entry in the Apes franchise was a huge hit, earning nearly $400 million at the box office and it seems like the stars are keen to return.
Jul. 25, 2024
Leaked Star Wars Outlaws gameplay shows how Ubisoft's open-world adventure begins
Oops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 13 minutes of newStar Wars Outlawsgameplay has leaked online, seemingly showing the opening toUbisoft’s new game. The 13 minutes of new gameplay appeared earlier today onYouTube, but at the time of writing has been taken down by a copyright claim from Ubisoft, seemingly confirming the authenticity of the new footage. Mirror footage of the leaked video has since been uploaded elsewhere, however, so it’s still readily available to anyone searching for it.
Jul. 25, 2024
LG OLED G4 review: “A majestic new gaming TV monarch has arrived”
Fantastic Micro Lens Array results Glorious colors and contrast Four HDMI 2.1 ports Faster 144Hz refresh rate Beyond expensive Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Prior to getting theLGOLED G4 out of its box and ready for testing, I wasn’t entirely sure if I’d get the hype. Premium gaming TVs are undeniably important, but with so many cheaper options emerging onto the scene with pretty impressive specs, I’ve been wondering a lot lately what spending more can actually do for your setup.
Jul. 25, 2024
Marvel fans are loving one of Deadpool and Wolverine's cheekiest moments
Deadpool and Wolverine has some seriously meta gags, and fans are loving one in particular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinefeatures its fair share of meta gags, and there’s one in particular that Marvel fans are loving. Now, before we go any further, this is your warning that the following containsmajor spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine! Turn back now if you haven’t seen theMarvel Phase 5movie yet!
Jul. 25, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of October 2024 comics and covers featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Avengers, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First off, there’sMoon Knight: Fist of Khonshu #1, starring the returning Marc Spector in the title role. And at the same time,Storm’s brand new ongoing solo titleis kicking off, branding her “Marvel’s Mightiest Mutant.” And speaking of mutants,Mystiqueis also embarking on her own brand new solo title launching in October, pitting her against Marvel’s sneakiest super-spy, Nick Fury.
Jul. 25, 2024
Marvel Rivals offers refuge to Mercy mains left out by Overwatch nerfs as the new hero shooter resurrects her most broken ability
“Heroes Never Die!” can never die When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals remixes and resurrects probably the most hotly debated skill inOverwatch’s history, which Blizzard pretty much deleted from the hero shooter. Anyone who played Overwatch during its first few years remembers Mercy’s old ultimate ability, the one where she would instantly resurrect any number of allies in her radius to full health.
Jul. 25, 2024
My Chemical Romance bassist Mikey Way wishes it could be Christmas every day with a new "bizarre feel-good" festive comic inspired by classic '80s comedy The 'Burbs
The series is co-written with Jonathan Rivera When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Chemical Romance bassist Mikey Way has been developing his comics-writing career over the last few years, working on various titles for DC, and recently penning a story for IDW’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, & Green #2, whichhe talked to us about here. Now Way is penning a “bizarre feel-good” festive story in the form of limited series Christmas 365.
Jul. 25, 2024
New Transformers One trailer is a fast, frenetic look at how Optimus Prime and Megatron went from "best friends" to eternal enemies
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Transformers One has rolled up to San Diego Comic-Con as one of the first major panels from the pop culture extravaganza, and it hasn’t disappointed. Focusing on the friendship between Chris Hemsworth’s Orion Pax and Brian Tyree Henry’s D-16 before they became Optimus Prime and Megatron respectively, the Transformers One trailer charts their origins on Cybertron, with the pair being given the ability to transform.
Jul. 25, 2024
No, Deadpool and Wolverine doesn't retcon Loki season 2: The new Marvel movie's tie-in with the TVA, explained
Fans of the God of Mischief’s Disney Plus series can relax… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Loki as well as Deadpool and Wolverine. If you’ve yet to watch either, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Earlier this year, Marvel fans were left in a panic when it was rumored thatDeadpool and Wolverinewould see the titular hero tasked with saving the Sacred Timeline.
Jul. 25, 2024
One Deadpool and Wolverine casting was nearly 20 years in the making, and it's left me dreaming of what could have been
Deadpool 3 makes good on a dream Marvel movie casting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis undoubtedly one of the wildest Marvel movies in years. It’s a madcap adventure through the multiverse, bringing with it a whole host of surprise reveals and fan service payoffs that are years in the making. But there’s oneDeadpool and Wolverine cameothat stands out perhaps more so than any other – bringing a dream project to life in a way that simply wasn’t possible in the past.
Jul. 25, 2024
Palworld community lead says really, "We didn't AI generate any Pals" and "no lawsuit ever existed" following viral Pokemon comparisons
“Real life isn’t Twitter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s global community manager has shut down lingering rumors regarding alleged generative AI usage and potential legal action against the hit survival game, asserting that “Real life isn’t Twitter.” Back when Palworld launched, many were quick topoint out similaritiesbetween certain Pal designs (the survival game’s collectable creatures) and specific Pokemon.
Jul. 25, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool and Wolverine's original title was shelved 24 hours before its reveal after fans who saw the leak "f***ing hated it"
“We were not feeling so good about that anymore” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinereally rolls off the tongue, but it actually wasn’t meant to be the title for theMarvel Phase 5buddy comedy. As revealed by co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman onJimmy Kimmel Live, Deadpool and Wolverine was originally set to be called… Deadpool and Friend.
Jul. 25, 2024
Slitterhead's body-hopping action makes it "completely different from stereotypical horror," Silent Hill creator says
The parasitic monsters are horrifying enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slitterheadisn’t just the body-twisting horror game you’d expect from Silent Hill veterans. Silent Hill, Siren, and Gravity Rush director Keiichiro Toyama doesn’t think his newest game fits neatly into genre tags like ‘action’ or ‘horror’. “If someone were to ask if it’s a horror game, I would say, yes it is,” Toyama concedes in an interview withAutomaton, but that’s not what the long-time director set out to create with Slitterhead.
Jul. 25, 2024
Stalker 2 gets another delay, this time to November so devs can sort out its technical issues
There’s bugs to fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GSC Game World has announced Stalker 2’s delay from September 5 to November 20, to give its development team time to fix bugs. Today, July 25, the Stalker 2 studio announced that its upcoming first-person shooter had been subjected to a two-month delay, pushing it out of releasing in just a matter of weeks on September 5.
Jul. 25, 2024
Tales of the TMNT’s opening goes shell for leather in a 30-second preview packed with Mutant Mayhem’s spirit and style
A look at the opening of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A look at the opening titles for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here, and it’s filled with Mutant Mayhem’s spirit and style. In the 30-second clip, which you can see above, Donatello, Raphael, Michelangelo, and Leonardo are shown crashing their way through a series of villains in the Big Apple and showcasing their iconic weapons.
Jul. 25, 2024
Teacup is a "can't-but-must-look" horror series coming this October that's produced by James Wan and inspired by a cult classic sci-fi novel
Teacup premieres on Peacock on October 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Teacup, the James Wan-produced series inspired by Robert McCammon’s sci-fi horror book Stinger, has been unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con. Arriving on Peacock on with a two-episode premiere on October 10, Teacup is described by showrunner and executive producer Ian McCulloch in a statement as “a puzzle-box mystery, an edge-of-your-seat thriller, a can’t-but-must look horror story, a family drama, [and] a science fiction epic.
Jul. 25, 2024
Tekken 8 director Harada "didn't mean to lie" when he said awful dad Heihachi Mishima was really, truly dead
He sure was dropped into a volcano, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken creative director Katsuhiro Harada says he “didn’t mean to lie” when claiming Heihachi Mishima was dead before Tekken 8 resurrected the big bad dad yet again. Back when Tekken 8 was first announced last year,Harada said even he couldn’t believe how dead Heihachi was. Harada recalled how he told Tekken 7’s development team to make sure Heihachi’s death was “convincing this time,” hence why Heihachi was punched so hard his heart stopped and was then dropped into a volcano at the conclusion of the game.
Jul. 25, 2024
Terraria creators cameo in a new JRPG-inspired Pokemon and Stardew Valley mashup: "No game has better NPCs now"
“Someone took a wrong turn and landed in a strange blob game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ova Magica, a charming newJRPG-inspired farming simwith strongPokemonandStardew Valleyvibes, just released into early access - and it contains an adorable ode toTerraria. After four years, Ova Magica has finally arrived and it’s stunning. Headed by Claudia Gorsky and her indie studio Skinny Frog, the cozy gem boasts a unique blend of creature-collecting mechanics like those in Pokemon and elements from beloved farming sims such as Stardew Valley.
Jul. 25, 2024
The best Gold Farm for The First Descendant
To farm gold in The First Descendant, players should switch to Bunny, then head to Echo Swamp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The key here, like with that method, is to farm gold in The First Descendant by completing a very short mission as rapidly as possible, over and over again, though this time you’ll find it in the Echo Swamp.
Jul. 25, 2024
The Fantastic Four cast assembles for the first time in new behind-the-scenes picture
Pedro Pascal has shared the first Fantastic Four photo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s First Family has united in the first behind-the-scenes look atFantastic Four. “Our first mission,” Pascal captioned the post on Instagram, which shows him (Reed Richards), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (The Thing). Interestingly, Shakman is wearing a lanyard sporting the words “Blue Moon,” the rumored production title of Fantastic Four.
Jul. 25, 2024
The Sims 4 Lovestruck compiles some of The Sims 2's greatest hits, and it's making me wonder if The Sims 5 will come sooner than we think
Opinion | The new Sims pack is a blast from the past, but does that mean the ideas well has run dry? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4has been going strong for ten years now, and love is finally back in the air. New pack Lovestruck feels like a revamped version of perhaps the best Sims era: The Sims 2.
Jul. 25, 2024
The Star Named EOS is a beautiful, deliberate puzzle game where most everything is "a meaningful clue"
Interview | Game producer Weichen Lin talks good puzzles and photography When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Worth 1,000 words The premise of the new game sees players inhabit the role of Dei, who shares a love of photography with his mother, as he attempts to recreate old photo compositions with the help of her letters in order to solve a family mystery that I won’t spoil here.
Jul. 25, 2024
The Star Wars community has launched a fan campaign to get The Acolyte season 2
The Acolyte season 2 isn’t confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte season 2hasn’t been confirmed by Star Wars just yet, but fans are campaigning hard for more. The finale recently hitDisneyPlus, and it saw Osha join Qimir after killing Sol, Mae have her memory wiped, and cameos from bothDarth PlagueisandGrand Master Yoda. Naturally, then, it seems there’s still plenty of story left to tell, and showrunnerLeslye Headland has already spoken about having ideas for the future.
Jul. 25, 2024
The Xbox 360 store dies for good on July 29, but Microsoft's giving you one last chance to buy some classics before they're gone
90% discounts are a great way to say goodbye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re just a few days away from the final shutdown of the Xbox 360 Marketplace, and with your final opportunity to legally purchase digital games on the platform about to slip away,Microsoftis offering a big ol' set of discounts across the store. The Xbox 360 Marketplace officially shuts down on July 29.
Jul. 25, 2024
There's a Deadpool and Wolverine cameo that pokes fun at the one movie the MCU can't seem to get off the ground
There are a lot of shocking moments in Deadpool 3, but this might be the biggest of them all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithDeadpool and Wolverineout now, I think it’s safe to say that we’re taking a moment to absorb the multiversal chaos the film puts forward. Of all the funDeadpool and Wolverine cameospacked into the action, there’s only one that made the audience in my theater gasp – a surprise that nobody saw coming.
Jul. 25, 2024
Thor is wanted for murder in the United States – but that's only the start of his problems as Hercules calls in a favor
Preview | Take an exclusive first look at next week’s issue of The Immortal Thor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been a murder and the God of Thunder is the prime suspect! Back in May’s The Immortal Thor #10 the Minotaur – AKA Dario Agger, the villainous CEO ofRoxxon Energy– was killed bythe Enchantressand the Executioner using the God of Thunder’s axe Tormod, in an attempt to frame him for the murder.
Jul. 25, 2024
Todd McFarlane’s long-awaited Spawn movie will be R-rated and the first draft of its "badass" script is already complete
Spawn creator Todd McFarlane says Hollywood needs to make more R-rated comic book movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We need to do R-rated Hollywood comic movies,” McFarlane added, noting that he was inspired byDeadpool and Wolverineand Joker: Folie a Deux. The first live-action Spawn movie hit theaters in 1997 and was given a toned-down PG-13 rating – which was confusing for fans (much like myself) given that the comic is more or less known for its ultra-violence – and received largely negative reviews.
Jul. 25, 2024
What is an 'anchor being'? Deadpool and Wolverine's new MCU term, explained
Matthew Macfadyen’s Paradox using the term super early on in Deadpool 3, but what does it actually mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinemight mark the first time the titular heroes have officially been in a MCU movie, but the Merc with a Mouth and gruff-talking mutant aren’t the only things the film is introducing to the franchise.
Jul. 25, 2024
When does Deadpool and Wolverine take place on the Marvel timeline?
This is how Deadpool 3 fits into the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis out in cinemas now, and we finally know exactly when it takes place on theMarvel timeline. The threequel for the Deadpool franchise sees Ryan Reynolds' foul-mouthed hero enter the MCU thanks to some multiversal shenanigans. He’s not alone, either, as theTVAare also back after first being introduced in Loki, as well as a certain clawed mutant named Wolverine.
Jul. 25, 2024
Where to find GTA Online LS Tags posters to spray paint
Complete daily LS Tags in GTA Online to earn cash and unlock The Street Artist Outfit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online LS Tags posters are a new daily collectible that has begun appearing around Los Santos and Blaine County, which you tick off by spray painting graffiti across them. Making your mark on these billboards can be a particularly lucrative pastime, as there’s a potential $100,000 per day up for grabs if you modify all five of them, and you can also unlock a special outfit by completing this feat for the first time.
Jul. 25, 2024
Elden Ring players are using the clunky "fat roll" to dodge Shadow of the Erdtree's notorious final boss, and at this point I'm convinced it's genius
Forget your light equip loads, this is the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringplayers have discovered another way to deal withShadow of the Erdtree’s deadly final boss, and it goes against everything you’d expect would work by using a heavy equip load and its clunky ‘fat rolling’ mechanic. Spoiler warning: Details on Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss are ahead – scroll with caution.
Jul. 24, 2024
"All of history becomes a war zone" in new Terminator comic celebrating the original movie's 40th anniversary
Terminator #1 celebrates 40 years of the original movie’s release with a whole new comic story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator is returning to comics with a new story from Dynamite Entertainment, the same publisher whichrecently reprinted many classic Terminator comicsfrom over the years. The new comic will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the October 1984 theatrical release of the original Terminator film.
Jul. 24, 2024
Which gaming headset drivers should you choose?
More than a magnet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are many things to consider when buying a gaming headset; your connection options, design, size, platform compatibility, headband shape, and cushion material to name a few. If you’re serious about tuning your audio to your exact preferences, though, you should also be considering the driver powering all that sound.
Jul. 24, 2024
"It's just like the Souls games before Elden Ring": Phantom Blade Zero director walks us through this action RPG's seamless, non-linear map
“You move around and explore in a seamless map, it’s just not a huge open-world map” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director behind the highly anticipated action-RPG Phantom Blade Zero has compared the game’s map toFromSoftware’s Souls series before the decidedly open-world Elden Ring arrived. Talking to GamesRadar+, the director, who goes by the moniker ‘Soulframe,’ explained what makes Phantom Blade Zero’s map distinct from a traditional open-world map ala Elden Ring.
Jul. 24, 2024
"We could never have predicted how far this game would go": Helldivers 2's biggest update yet is just the "first step" to "expand the game in big, meaningful ways"
Arrowhead teases there’s still a lot more to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Game Studios is promising that some major additions are coming toHelldivers 2via itsbiggest update yet, Escalation of Freedom, early next month, but it’s only the “first step” in a series of extensive changes. “Our community continues to show us how strong we all are when united against the mindless Automatons and the scourge of the Terminid,” the studio’s social media and community manager Katherine Baskin says in the most recentPlayStation blogpost.
Jul. 24, 2024
11 years in Early Access has turned Project Zomboid into the ultimate survival sim, but I think the best is yet to come
Life in Knox Country has become The Sims for anyone who likes removing ladders from swimming pools When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What would you do in a zombie apocalypse? Go on, admit it – whether it’s cramming into a well-stocked bunker or escaping to the countryside, we’ve all got a plan. Unfortunately, my time in survival sim Project Zomboid suggests I’m not cut out for post-apocalyptic life.
Jul. 24, 2024
25 years on, Keanu Reeves pays heartfelt tribute to The Matrix
“It’s changed so many people’s lives” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keanu Reeves has paid heartfelt tribute to The Matrix after the movie turned 25 earlier this year. “The Matrix changed my life and then, over these years, it’s changed so many other people’s lives in really positive and great ways,” Reeves said during an appearance onThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Jul. 24, 2024
72,632 'Overwhelmingly Negative' reviews later, EA walks back controversial Apex Legends battle pass changes: "You've spoken, and we've listened"
Understanding the new battle pass still requires an infographic, however When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, EA and Respawn announced somebig changes to the Apex Legends battle passthat quickly met witha loud, definitive pushback from players. Now, they’re walking back the most controversial parts of the change. “You’ve spoken, and we’ve listened,” the devs say in amessage on social media.
Jul. 24, 2024
A producer on one of this summer's newest anime says it has "the greatest staff ever assembled"
A bold claim from Wistoria: Wand and Sword’s Katsuki Aoyama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wistoria: Wand and Sword, one of this summer’s most anticipatednew anime, has “the greatest staff ever assembled” according to its producer. In an interview withAnime Corner(H/TCBR), producer Katsuki Aoyama said of the staff lineup, “The original manga pair are helping out. They’re totally ready to back the animation staff up.
Jul. 24, 2024
Activision Blizzard is reportedly already making games with AI, and quietly sold an AI-generated microtransaction in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
Some of the biggest names in the business have already adopted the controversial tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activision Blizzard, among other big-name video game companies, is reportedly already using generative AI to create some of the world’s biggest games. Generative AI has been a scolding hot topic for well over a year now, with developers from across the industryspeaking out againstthe tool’s potentially harmful impact on job security, human creativity, and the ways it can be used to make unquestionably unethical contentlike deepfake porn mods.
Jul. 24, 2024
After 11 years in early access, open-world survival horror sandbox 7 Days to Die is officially launching tomorrow with "revolutionary" updates
The 1.0 launch is “packed with a wealth of new content” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After spending 11 years in Early Access, the open-world survival horror sandbox game 7 Days to Die is finally, officially launching for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on Thursday, July 25. Developer and publisher The Fun Pimps first announced the 1.0 release date in June, and in a newblog poston its website, it recommits to that timing and provides some additional details around the release and what’s included.
Jul. 24, 2024
After 150 hours and over 2,000 bodies collected in Honour Mode, the sanest Baldur's Gate 3 fan crowns the "ultimate Durge playthrough"
Even Shadowheart and Lae’zel weren’t spared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A sadisticBaldur’s Gate 3player has completed the “ultimate Durge playthrough” by collecting over 2,000 bodies in more than 150 hours in Honour Mode. “I finished the ultimate Durge playthrough, killed everything and I mean everything, and collected over 2,000 bodies in Honour Mode,” a Baldur’s Gate 3 player proclaims with unwavering joy in the Reddit post below, complete with 12 screenshots showing a complete catalog of their victims.
Jul. 24, 2024
After replaying Dragon Age 2 and Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's "mission-based" direction is all the more exciting
Opinion | Dragon Age: The Veilguard is set to be a mission-based RPG rather than open-world, which is music to my ears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis set to bring us to parts of Thedas we’ve never ventured to before, but what excites me even more ishowBioWarepromises to do it. Rather than the open-world makeup of Dragon Age: Inquisition, with its sprawling landscapes and litany of smaller side quests and objectives,The Veilguard will be “mission-based”.
Jul. 24, 2024
As cries for Dino Crisis and Mega Man revivals intensify, Capcom says it has to think about the "gameplay and specific appeal that an IP holds"
Capcom says it’s taking a “multifaceted approach” to old IP that includes sequels, remakes, and collections When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomjust published an official English translation of its annual shareholders meeting, and it seems the company’s investors are just as eager for new entries in beloved series as the rest of us. Don’t expect any concrete confirmations here of that Dino Crisis remake you’ve been waiting for, but Capcom’s making clear that classic franchise revivals are very much on the table.
Jul. 24, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows debate somehow reaches Japanese government ministries, who reportedly remind everyone that historical fiction isn't really their concern at all
No, the Japanese government isn’t investigating Ubisoft’s game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Contrary to online speculation and reports,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis not the subject of heated debate among the Japanese government. Sankeireports that NHK Party representative Satoshi Hamada formally asked Japanese government ministries to comment on Assassin’s Creed Shadows. Hamada reportedly cited concerns over historical inaccuracies featured in the newUbisoftgame.
Jul. 24, 2024
College Football 25 best playbooks for offense and defense
Run, pass and defend like a demon with these top College Football 25 playbooks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The vast selection of College Football 25 playbooks means every type of approach is catered for.College Football 25features 132 teams, with many keen on an all-aerial attack – but ground and pound play styles are available, too. Plus you can evolve over time in dynasty, depending onCollege Football 25 Recruitingsuccesses.
Jul. 24, 2024
Dave Bautista is "up for anything" in James Gunn's DCU, but there was one role he became "obsessed" with
“I’d really be up for anything” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dave Bautista has revealed that he’s up for playing any role inJames Gunn’s new DCU, but he’s “struggling” to find a place for himself – although there is one role that he’s been thinking about a lot. “When I was younger, I wanted to play Bane; it was like a dream role for me,” Bautista toldScreenRant.
Jul. 24, 2024
Days after losing a "friendly" race to Bethesda staff, over 500 World of Warcraft devs unionize at Blizzard: "Never happier to be outrun"
For the Horde! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days afterBethesda Game Studiosbecame the first Xbox division to form a “wall-to-wall” union, over 500 devs working on World of Warcraft have now done the same at Blizzard. The WoW Gamemaker’s Guild announced its formation in partnership with the Communications Workers of America earlier today. “We’re the World of Warcraft Gamemakers Guild: the first wall-to-wall union at Blizzard,” the group says in atweet.
Jul. 24, 2024
Elden Ring players, put on your best armor and robes: the Drip Inspector is back in town, and you don't want this Invader to catch your fashion lacking
But please don’t kill them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringplayers are being invaded and summarily judged by the ‘Drip Inspector,’ who eyes up everyone’s gear in a neat twist on the ‘Fashion Souls’ trend. Fashion Souls has long been a thing in theFromSoftwarecommunity. The likes of Dark Souls, Bloodborne, and Elden Ring offer some surprisingly fanciful clothing items to kit yourself out in, and mixing and matching headpieces with armor and trousers to rival the New York Met Gala scene is something that’s still alive and well among FromSoftware’s players to this day.
Jul. 24, 2024
Elden Ring speedrun legend offers $10,000 for the ultimate Shadow of the Erdtree challenge: Level 1, DLC weapons only, and limited Scadutree levels
“Just rune level 1 wasn’t really hard enough in my mind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One prominent member of the Souls speedrunning community wants to get a newElden Ringcategory off the ground in a big way, and he’s offering $10,000 worth of bounties to get it kickstarted. All you’ve got to do for your share is beatShadow of the Erdtreewith some extreme power limitations.
Jul. 24, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 and Warframe actor gives the perfect summary of Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree: "I have no idea where I am ... I found myself going down, down, down"
Ben Starr still has “a lot more to go” of Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16and Warframe: 1999 actor Ben Starr has been caught up in theElden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreehype, and it sounds like he’s having a rather traditional experience withFromSoftware’s action RPG, because he has “no idea” where he is.
Jul. 24, 2024
Fortnite Summer Road Trip: How to get the Cybertruck
Get the Fortnite Cybertruck by earning XP in Creator Made Islands or with a party in the main game modes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Summer Road Trip event has arrived, providing a series of challenges to complete across Creator Made Islands and the regular gameplay modes produced by Epic. By clearing all nine of these assignments you’ll unlock the Fortnite Cybertruck, which replaces the standard SUV and can also be used in Rocket League with your linked account.
Jul. 24, 2024
Good news Bridgerton fans, Netflix has confirmed season 4 will focus on the most interesting sibling, and we cannot wait
And the next Bridgerton sibling to enter the marriage market is… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A letter has arrived from Lady Whistledown (or rather a social post from Netflix), confirming which Bridgerton sibling next season will focus on – and it’s a good one. In a recentTwitterpost, Netflix has revealed that season 4 of the regency drama will revolve around the second oldest Bridgerton brother: Benedict Bridgerton.
Jul. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets a Crowdstrike-Microsoft situation of its own as Ministry of Truth tells service technicians to manually reboot affected computers 15 times "to bring systems back online"
Don’t worry, no holidays have been canceled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has seemingly parodied the recent Crowdstrike/Microsoftsituation, with an in-game faulty cybersecurity update temporarily taking down all surveillance systems on player Destroyer ships. If you’ve been anywhere near the internet over the last few days, you’re no doubt aware of the Crowdstrike/Microsoft situation. A faulty update from the former company took down the software of the latter company, causing chaos for computers around the world.
Jul. 24, 2024
How to beat the Devourer in The First Descendant
The Devourer boss fight in The First Descendant can be beaten with careful use of electrical power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Devourer boss fight has the player go up against another Void Intercept powerhouse, this one dealing in toxic damage and brute force - not to mention the ability to self-heal, making it one of the hardest fights in the game.
Jul. 24, 2024
Humble Games owner reportedly tried to sell the publisher twice before turning to mass layoffs and a third party to help "manage the slate"
The third party will apparently assist with the “back catalog,” too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humble Games' parent company, Ziff Davis, reportedly tried to sell the game publisher twice before rolling out mass layoffs and is now apparently turning to a third-party company to help “manage the slate” going forward. Layoffs were first reported yesterdayby Humble Games team members on social media, and the “restructuring of operations” was later confirmed in an official statement that called the decision “difficult but necessary.
Jul. 24, 2024
I can't wait to see more of Wesker in the Resident Evil: Code Veronica remake, and his very first cutscene in the original PS2 game spells out why
Anatomy of a Scene | An unhinged Wesker is my favorite Wesker – but what will he be like in the Code Veronica remake? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Greetings! You must be the lovely Claire Redfield,” a voice booms from behind. The words are drawn out and savoured by their speaker, spoken in a round transatlantic accent that demands attention and stops Claire in her tracks as she reaches Ashford Mansion.
Jul. 24, 2024
I imagine Capcom popping a blood vessel as helpful investors make suggestions like this: just release Monster Hunter Wilds earlier bro, just put it on Switch dude
Yeah, just do it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildswon’t release on the Nintendo Switch because it’s “utilizing the latest technology to its limit,” which is whatCapcomtold a shareholder who asked whether it could launch on Nintendo’s console. During ashareholder Q&Asession, Capcom was quizzed as to why Monster Hunter Wilds hasn’t been announced for the Nintendo Switch.
Jul. 24, 2024
Indie devs working with Humble Games were also blindsided by the publisher reportedly laying off all employees: "This will have drastic consequences"
Unsighted, Signalis, Ghost Song, and more developers react to the news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developers working with boutique publisher Humble Games - which helped bring Signalis, Void Bastards, Unpacking, and more absolute gems to store shelves - were apparently just as blindsided by the news of mass layoffs as the rest of us. Humble Games staff began to spread news of layoffsjust yesterday across social media, while parent company Ziff Davis later called it a “restructuring of operations” that was “difficult but necessary.
Jul. 24, 2024
JRPG legend says graphical leaps make Dragon Quest's "symbolic" silent leads "increasingly difficult to depict": "If you make a protagonist who just stands there, they will look like an idiot"
Working with realistic visuals “will be a challenge in the future” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator behind the belovedDragon Questseries has revealed a surprising challenge developers are facing - “increasingly realistic” graphics. Yuji Horii, the mastermind behind Dragon Quest, says thatSquare Enixdevs may struggle to keep up with graphical advancements in the future - but not in a way fans might expect.
Jul. 24, 2024
Nintendo's new gacha keychains contain real GameCube, N64, and SNES controller parts, giving retro enthusiasts in Japan a surprising source of replacement buttons
These aren’t ordinary capsule toys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s new line of capsule toy keychains in Japan offers much more than meets the eye - you can take the retro-style knickknacks apart for fully functional controller parts. GameCube, N64, and SNES enthusiasts searching for replacement controller buttons can now look to Nintendo’s own vending machine-dispensed keychains rather than searching tirelessly online for parts.
Jul. 24, 2024
No Man's Sky dev proves it's not all "smoke and mirrors in space games" by zipping across "3 planets in 50 seconds" to show how "powerful" the engine really is
“A nice demo of how seamless and powerful our engine is,” from Hello Games programmer Martin Griffiths When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ANo Man’s Skydeveloper has shown off how “powerful” the game’s universe-generating engine really is. No Man’s Sky has almost always been a technically impressive game, procedurally creating hundreds of varied planets, biomes, and funky alien critters in every play session.
Jul. 24, 2024
One easily missed Joker: Folie à Deux trailer detail suggests another Batman villain is in the movie
Joker 2 might be hiding another DC villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newJoker: Folie à Deuxtrailer is a show stopping ride through Harley and Joker’s twisted romance – but it’s also seemingly hiding another Batman villain in plain sight. In one moment in the trailer, while Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck is seated in the back of a car, a voiceover from an unknown character can be heard.
Jul. 24, 2024
PlayStation's new online FPS won't have a battle pass because "you own Concord, Concord doesn't own you"
“We wanted to focus our attention on making Concord a rewarding and robust experience on day one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation’s upcoming FPS Concord won’t have a battle pass because the developers want a complete experience on day one. In case you hadn’t noticed, paid battle passes have become ubiquitous in the online shooter realm, but in an FAQ shared toTwitter, developer Firewalk Studios explained why it’s bucking tradition with theSony-published Concord.
Jul. 24, 2024
Razer Kishi Ultra review: “I actually feel bad for not calling it my favorite”
The Razer Kishi Ultra is probably the most comfortable mobile controller out there, but that doesn’t automatically make it the best. Its price is inexplicably high, and for some reason, it opts for additional bumpers instead of back buttons. While it will understandably be the cream of the crop for a lot of large-handed mobile gamers, it’s been blindsided by a budget alternative that offers more utility for less money.
Jul. 24, 2024
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 live coverage – All the news from SDCC 2024 as it happened
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below, you can dive into our live coverage across the convention’s four days, with real time updates on all the major news as it happened. That includes everything from the Doctor Who panel to Marvel’s blowout Hall H extravaganza, which featured someveryinteresting casting news… Hello and welcome to our continuing coverage of this year’s San Diego Comic-Con!
Jul. 24, 2024
Square Enix's farming sim RPG Harvestella has one element that's twice as hard because one of its devs played Elden Ring
Harvestella’s damage-dealing floors were originally a lot less lethal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, Harvestella is not a game I would categorize as particularly challenging, but there is combat and you can die. In fact, there are certain areas in dungeons where floors that must be traversed cause damage over time, and you need to use items to heal yourself.
Jul. 24, 2024
Terrifier 3 gets a new trailer featuring a long-lost franchise character and a bloody shower scene that makes Psycho look tame
Art the Clown is back and bloody this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news horror fans, a brand new gore-tastic trailer for Terrifier 3 is here, and it looks like serial killing entity Art the Clown is back to his usual murderous tricks. The one-minute-long video, which you can watch below, opens with Terrifier 2 final girl Sienna looking out onto an open fire while ‘Silent Night’ plays in the background, when all of a sudden, an axe-wielding Art the Clown jumps out dressed as Santa Claus.
Jul. 24, 2024
The 36 greatest movie fight scenes
When dangerous enemies meet in narrow streets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes right down to it, all stories of good versus evil can essentially be boiled down to which one can punch the hardest. Across decades of action cinema, from big budget blockbusters to transgressive B-movie fare, there exist the greatest fight scenes ever in movie history.
Jul. 24, 2024
The best College Football 25 sliders and how to use them
Upgrade both realism and difficulty with your College Football 25 sliders guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. College Football 25 sliders are the game-changer you’ve never heard of. The return of EA’s NCAA series, rebranded asCollege Football 25, already plays exceptionally – but with a few tweaks you can make it both tougher, and more realistic. Numerous parameters are editable, such as player speed, blocking and the frequency at which penalties are called.
Jul. 24, 2024
The best Deadpool and Wolverine team up comics of all time
Check out our picks for the best Deadpool and Wolverine comic team ups ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinebrings together two of the most popular X-Men characters for a cinematic adventure which connects them to the MCU. But it’s not the first time the Best There Is and theMerc With a Mouthhave teamed up. In fact, they’ve been doing it for almost 30 years now.
Jul. 24, 2024
The best god rolls for The Slammer in Destiny 2
This massive Destiny 2 sword, which you can get from Nightfall Strikes, can cause serious damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look out for a Destiny 2 Slammer god roll if you’re farming Nightfall Strikes, as this rare Stasis sword has some potent perk combinations. It’s very easy to optimize The Slammer for boss damage with Bait And Switch, but you can take it in a few other directions thanks to the other perks available, notably the Stasis sword-exclusive perk Cold Steel.
Jul. 24, 2024
The First Descendant update nerfs its Destiny-style loot cave but keeps its reward efficiency "significantly higher than originally intended" thanks to its popularity
Outpost cooldown times have now been reduced, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Days afteraccidentally suggesting all of The First Descendant’s farming spots were about to get buffedthanks to a “misinterpretation” during translation, Nexon’s looter shooter has had its fan-favorite loot cave nerfed, reducing the amount of rewards you can get from it. Until now, one of the best ways to earn gold, EXP, and resources in The First Descendant was to try your hand at the ‘Valby run’ – a strategy that uses the character Valby’s ‘Clean Up’ skill to destroy hordes of constantly respawning enemies at the Vulgus Strategic Outpost in the Fortress.
Jul. 24, 2024
The Penguin TV show will go "almost directly" into The Batman 2
The Penguin show will set up The Batman 2 – and there’s more on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin TV show will directly connectThe Batmanto its sequel, the show’s creators have revealed. The Penguin will focus on Colin Farrell’s titular gangster, who was introduced in The Batman, as it follows his struggle for power after the Riddler flooded Gotham in the movie.
Jul. 24, 2024
The Sims 4 fans call long-awaited free update a "total mess" as bugs ironically see Sims "ruining all of their relationships" ahead of Lovestruck expansion
Love will tear us apart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4is officially getting itsspiciest expansion pack yettomorrow, but its long-awaitedfree base game updatecame first - and fans' impressions aren’t too great so far. Ahead of the Lovestruck expansion, fans got an update containing many of the things they have long dreamed for. From curved pools topolyamory, this free patch preceding the romance-themed expansion boasted countless hotly anticipated features - so much so that even I was looking forward to it more than I was the paid DLC itself.
Jul. 24, 2024
This JRPG-inspired farming sim I've waited ages for just released, and it offers the coziest Pokemon x Stardew Valley vibes
Ova Magica ticks all of my boxes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting for a wholesome blend ofPokemonandStardew Valleyfeatures for a long time, and it looks like I’ve got it now with the arrival of Ova Magica. Ova Magica, a sweet little indie gem headed by Claudia Gorsky and her studio Skinny Frog, just released in early access on PC yesterday and it’s already got a “Very Positive” rating on Steam - with good reason.
Jul. 24, 2024
Transformers One first reactions say it "honors the legacy of the franchise" and is "one of the genuine surprises of the year"
Transformers One’s early viewers call it the best in the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reactions for Transformers One are in, and although thetrailerleft fans feeling a little underwhelmed, early viewers are blown away by the finished product, with some calling it the best film in the franchise yet. “I almost cannot believe I’m saying this, but Transformers One is by far and away the best Transformers film to date.
Jul. 24, 2024
Ubisoft veteran behind Mario + Rabbids games and one of the sweetest E3 moments ever is leaving to "embark on a new adventure" after 25 years
Ubisoft says “It’s our turn to cry this time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UbisoftMilan creative director Davide Soliani, who’s best known for his work on the turn-based tactical crossover series Mario + Rabbids, has announced that he’s leaving the company after 25 years of service. In a post on Twitter announcing his departure, Soliani thanks everyone for their support and teases that he’s off to do something new.
Jul. 24, 2024
"I'm not criticizing devs who do charge for DLC": Stardew Valley creator explains his stance on free updates in a state of burrito-deprived sleeplessness
“This is just my own approach and not to be taken as a critique of anyone else” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has clarified his stance on paid expansions afterswearing on his family name to never charge for DLC or updates. Yes, in case you missed it, a few days ago Barone offered a small update on the console and mobile versions ofStardew Valley 1.
Jul. 23, 2024
2 months after a shaky PC and mobile launch, Genshin competitor Wuthering Waves is confirmed to be in development for PS5
But no release window has been given When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The free-to-play open-world Genshin Impact competitor Wuthering Waves is officially on its way to a console platform, as developer Kuro Games confirms it’s now in development for PlayStation 5. Wuthering Waves was released back in May, and as thewhopping 30 million pre-registrationsprove, plenty of people were hyped for it.
Jul. 23, 2024
Actual Lego Fortnite sets are on the way, including the most unsettling kit I've ever seen
Lego Peely Bone isn’t real, he can’t hurt you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It always seemed strange that we didn’t get any Lego Fortnite sets to go with the video game crossover, but it looks as though the toy company was biding its time - four new kits have just broken cover. This handful of Lego Fortnite sets cover all the big hits you’d expect; the Battle Bus, Loot Llama, Durr Burger, and a truly haunting version of Peely.
Jul. 23, 2024
After 700 hours, Cyberpunk 2077 has unexpectedly become one of my comfort RPGs
Opinion | I keep on reaching for Cyberpunk 2077 whenever I’m feeling low When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Behind the wheel of my car inCyberpunk 2077, the real-world slips away. The troubles weighing on me are pushed to one side, and suddenly all that matters is the road in front me. Sometimes I don’t even have a set destination in mind.
Jul. 23, 2024
Alienware M16 R2 review: "a design boost but a power drop"
The Alienware M16 R2 doubles down on the machine’s mid-range ancestors, tapping out at an RTX 4070 configuration. It’s a laptop that thrives on its look, feel, and everyday usability, offering a balanced power level that suits both gaming and more professional productivity use-cases. Luxury design feels far more sophisticated than previous models Satisfying keyboard and trackpad No more shelf! Solid mid-range performance Taps out at RTX 4070 Struggles in more demanding games
Jul. 23, 2024
As Helldivers 2 grunts are tasked with squashing 1 billion bugs, High Command not-so-subtly hints that "Terminid aggression and expansion may increase in response"
That’s not worrying at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a new Major Order commanding players to flatten one billion bugs in five days, but the Terminids may become more aggressive once the mission is over. “Kill the designated number of Terminids in order to continue support of the Ministry of Science’s ongoing Terminid Research Initiative,” reads the new Major Order in Helldivers 2, tasking players to complete their democratic duty in the next five days.
Jul. 23, 2024
Assassin's Creed Origins actor heard a line while filming House of the Dragon that he liked so much he snuck it into his Metroidvania-style adventure game
“Good luck finding it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Assassin’s Creed Origins protagonist Bayek, Abubakar Salim, has revealed that he snuck a line from the Game of Thrones prequel show House of the Dragon into his Metroidvania game, Tales of Kenzera: Zau, but he’s not telling us what it is. Tales of Kenzera: Zau was released in April, but in a new Twitter post, the game’s creative director reveals that he was writing and developing it at the same time that he was filming House of the Dragon.
Jul. 23, 2024
Astro Bot leads PLAY’s Hot 50 games
Plus: Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who says it’s a quiet period for gaming? This year’s annual Hot 50 might be one of the hardest we’ve had to put together, with so many we wanted to put on the list, and loads we couldn’t find room to include (though we’ll have more in issues to come, of course).
Jul. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 "was the push over the cliff" that got Warframe devs to add a romance system to the MMO's massive 1999 update
“People do want this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warframe developer Digital Extremes was inspired by the enormous success ofBaldur’s Gate 3to add a romance system with the MMO’s upcoming 1999 update. Talking to GamesRadar+, creative director Rebecca Ford said she’s “always wanted to put some type of romance system into Warframe,” but added “there was never an appropriate scenario to do it.
Jul. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's sex noise specialist is here to voice your Dragon Age: The Veilguard character: "I sit on a throne of moans"
“You get brought in to solely make sex noise ONE TIME…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your protagonist inDragon Age: The Veilguardcan be voiced by Baldur’s Gate 3’s sex noise specialist, who laments that they sit atop a “throne of moans.” Yesterday,BioWareannounced the full cast for The Veilguard onTwitter, which includes actor Alex Jordan as one of the four voice options for protagonist Rook.
Jul. 23, 2024
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 releases on Game Pass tomorrow in a first for the long-running FPS series
The first Call of Duty Game Pass release is happening sooner than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bringing Call of Duty to Game Pass isMicrosoft’s first major power play following the completion ofits acquisition of the FPS series' publisher, Activision. Likewise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 was the last game in the series to receive PlayStation-exclusive content, as the acquisition also sunset any pre-existing arrangements between Sony and Activision as they related to Call of Duty.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine first reactions are here, and it’s the most hype we’ve seen for a Marvel movie in years
LFG! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of deliberately vague trailers and its stars keeping tight lips on the press tour, the first reactions toDeadpool and Wolverineare officially out. You can read our fullDeadpool and Wolverine reviewright here, or you can read on to find wider reaction. The Marvel movie had its world premiere overnight, and the reactions will be music to the ears of MCU diehards and jaded fans alike.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine may be filthy, but Paradox star Matthew Macfadyen says it's ultimately "a really lovely buddy movie"
Exclusive: Matthew Macfadyen tells GamesRadar+ what to expect from Deadpool and Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinelooks set to be an ultra-violent R-rated entrance into the MCU for the Merc with the Mouth, but according to one of its stars, it’s also a really “big-hearted” film. Matthew Macfadyen, who playsTVAagent Paradox in the new movie, tells us what audiences can expect from the threequel.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine originally had everyone's favorite WandaVision no-show as its villain
Deadpool and Wolverine toyed with the idea of Mephisto as its main villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While it turned out to be Agatha all along, Ryan Reynolds has since revealed thatDeadpool and Wolverineplayed around with the idea of introducing the hellish villain to the MCU. “What was the name of the villain we flirted with?,” director Shawn Levy asked Reynolds during an interview withCollider.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine review: "An action-packed, gag-stuffed crowdpleaser that gives the franchise a much needed lift"
The MCU’s self-appointed messiah might not have pulled off a complete course correction, but he delivers an action-packed, gag-stuffed crowdpleaser that gives the franchise a much needed lift. Jackman is worth his weight in adamantium. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. There’s a lot at stake inDeadpool and Wolverine.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine star Matthew Macfadyen doesn’t think Paradox is a villain – but wishes he was
Exclusive: Deadpool and Wolverine star Matthew Macfadyen tells us about Paradox’s complicated allegiances When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Macfadyen is trading Waystar Royco for the Time Variance Authority inDeadpool and Wolverine, where he plays a mysterious agent called Paradox. Based loosely ona comic-book character from She-Hulk, we first meet this version when he brings in Wade Wilson to help save theMarvel timeline.
Jul. 23, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine star Matthew Macfadyen says watching Hugh Jackman back as Wolverine is a treat: "It’s in his bones"
Exclusive: Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine is a treat to watch, says Deadpool 3 star Matthew Macfadyen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Macfadyen may not have worked too much with Hugh Jackman inDeadpool and Wolverine, but the actor says it was “magic” to see him back as the clawed superhero. Macfadyen plays Paradox, aTVAagent who brings in Wade Wilson to save the Marvel timeline.
Jul. 23, 2024
House of the Dragon star celebrates his surprise return to the show with sweet behind the scenes post
Paddy Considine has celebrated his House of the Dragon cameo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragonstar Paddy Considine has celebrated his return to the hit show with a heartfelt behind the scenes post. Considine returned as King Viserys Targaryenfor two brief scenes inHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 6. Daemon Targaryen has spent much of the season in Harrenhal, suffering hallucinations courtesy ofAlys Rivers, and Considine’s Viserys appears in two of these visions.
Jul. 23, 2024
GTA 6 won't be "wildly different" from GTA 5, former Rockstar dev predicts: "I think maybe people might be a little disappointed on the first day"
“But it’s still gonna be the best game out there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerRockstar Gamesdeveloper Obbe Vermeij has been sharing his thoughts on Grand Theft Auto 6 and how he thinks it’s going to go down with fans, and he believes that it’s “going to be the best game out there,” even if it could initially disappoint some.
Jul. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 tackles "grief kicking" in its massive August update: if you get kicked, you'll be the host of a new session with "all of the team's loot" intact
This is a solution promised back in late May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2update is making changes to counteract the ongoing issue of “grief kicking” in the third-person shooter. Arrowhead just announced theHelldivers 2 Escalation of Freedomupdate, boasting new enemies, mission objectives, a higher difficulty level, and more, and it’s out next month on August 6.
Jul. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's big update revealed: "Escalation of Freedom" adds new and returning bots and bugs, more missions, bigger outposts, and difficulty 10 "Super Helldive"
Escalation of Freedom is coming for free on August 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s first truly massive update is coming soon: “Escalation of Freedom” is due August 6, packing a huge injection of content across the game, from enemy and mission variety to difficulty and quality-of-life features. Escalation of Freedom was revealed earlier today, with developer Arrowhead diving into the meat of it in a trailer andblog postfrom PlayStation.
Jul. 23, 2024
House of the Dragon fans think the show has secretly killed off one of last season's best characters, and the clue is in season 2 episode 6
Is he really gone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to a new House of the Dragon fan theory, one of the best characters from season 1 may have been secretly killed or died off-screen, and the show’s most recent episode might have just backed it up… Warning, major spoilers forHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 6follow, so make sure you are up to date before reading on!
Jul. 23, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 Campfire stream kicks off in 9 days to "go over all changes post PTR"
The plan is August 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard plans to spill the beans onDiablo 4’s next season of content in just nine days. That comes from the global community development director, Adam Fletcher, whosaysthe team will take the opportunity on August 1 to review all the feedback fromSeason 5’s PTRand share what changes are being made.
Jul. 23, 2024
How to beat the Dead Bride in The First Descendant
The First Descendant Dead Bride boss fight requires speed, literal fire power, and resistance to Chill damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dead Bride in The First Descendant is the first Void Intercept boss fight where players are going to have to really make use of the elemental attacks, and builds that emphasise really exploiting the Bride’s weaknesses like you’ve not had to do before.
Jul. 23, 2024
How to Redshirt in College Football 25 dynasty mode
Get an extra year from your players with a College Football 25 Redshirt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to Redshirt in College Football 25 dynasty mode can be a masterstroke when it comes to getting the most out of an elite prospect. As a rule, any player can only stay on yourCollege Football 25roster for four years.
Jul. 23, 2024
Hughie deserved better in The Boys season 4, especially with that finale
The Boys season 4 finale was a rollercoaster of death, betrayal, and autocracy. But in that noise, the violation of Jack Quaid’s Hughie has gone unnoticed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following article refers to fictional instances of sexual assault and features spoilers forThe Boys season 4finale. Poor Hughie. Once a relatively unremarkable retail worker, now a hardened superhero killer, and usually the moral heart of the amoral cult of power and celebrity in The Boys, Hughie always seems to get the short end of the stick.
Jul. 23, 2024
Humble Games confirms layoffs amid "restructuring," but says Humble Bundle and "ongoing projects and upcoming releases" aren't affected
One employee said this was “my entire team’s last day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:In a statement released after this story was first published, Humble Games confirmed reports of layoffs at the company, but did not specify how many employees were affected. Humble Games described the layoffs as part of a “restructuring” rather than a function of total closure, as some employee accounts suggested.
Jul. 23, 2024
I've had it up to here with Warhammer Space Hulk teases, and this new board game doesn't help
Bug duty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer just revealed a new board game set in its grimdark 40K universe, and it’s another case of ‘close, but no cigar’ for Space Hulk fans. If you’re anything like me, you probably got very excited after seeing theannouncement post’stitle of “Team Up and Clear Out a Space Hulk.” But this isn’t a remake of the classic Warhammer 40K game.
Jul. 23, 2024
Kevin Feige is already talking to Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman about future MCU projects
Deadpool 3 might not be the last we see of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns outDeadpool and Wolverinemight not be the last we see of the dynamic duo that is Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in the MCU. When asked byColliderabout Reynolds and Jackman’s future, Marvel boss Kevin Feige coyly responded: “It’s definitely, ‘Let’s get through this.
Jul. 23, 2024
Kevin Feige says he "occasionally" thinks about a Marvel and DC crossover: "Never say never"
Impossible? Maybe not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige has addressed the ultimate superhero crossover – Marvel vs. DC – with plenty of caution, and a glimmer of hope. “I think about it occasionally, like any fan would think about it,” Feige toldColliderwhen pressed on whether he’s ever considered a Marvel vs. DC crossover – especially nowGuardians of the GalaxydirectorJames Gunnis running the show as co-CEO over at DC Studios.
Jul. 23, 2024
Leonardo searches for a new way of life in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #3
Take an exclusive first look at some of the covers for October’s TMNT titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' 40th anniversary year and there’s a lot to celebrate. The main TMNT book relaunches this week with a new #1 and a new creative team in writer Jason Aaron and artist Joëlle Jones, a sequel to TMNT: The Last Ronin is currently ongoing, and an exciting new spin-off, Nightwatcher, is also on the way.
Jul. 23, 2024
Manor Lords gets crossbows and a new trade feature when the city builder's next update lands in the "next few weeks"
There’s also a fix to stop deer getting stuck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' developer has previewed its next patch, which is set to launch within the “next few weeks.” It boasts crossbows, ponds, new portraits, and a whole game engine switch. Slavic Magic just published aSteam post, listing all the features coming in Manor Lords' next big update.
Jul. 23, 2024
New Joker: Folie à Deux trailer is a wild ride through Joker and Harley Quinn's twisted, show-stopping romance
A new Joker 2 trailer has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forJoker 2is here, and it’s a show-stopping ride through the Joker and Harley Quinn’s twisted romance. In the new footage, which you can watch below, we see Harley become enamoured with Joker through the TV, going as far as smashing a shop window to take a set home with her.
Jul. 23, 2024
Nintendo revokes Splatoon 3 World Championship win following racist remarks from some winners: "The team will not receive trophies"
Jackpot’s win has been nullified When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has revoked the recent Splatoon 3 World Championship win following the discovery of racist remarks made by members of the winning team. The USA team Jackpot won Nintendo’s Splatoon 3 World Championship back in April and thus were commemorated with an in-game Splashtag banner. In the months since, racist messages sent by some members of Jackpot have surfaced online, and it seems Nintendo has taken notice.
Jul. 23, 2024
Nobody 2 gets its villain and it's a perfect casting choice: Basic Instinct's Sharon Stone
The crime movie legend joins the upcoming action sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming action thriller sequel Nobody 2 has cast the most perfect ‘90s crime movie actor as its villain, Sharon Stone. Stone has joined Universal’s Nobody 2 opposite franchise star Bob Odenkirk, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter. Although the studio is keeping plot details for the sequel tightly under wraps, we do know that Odenkirk is reprising his role as the average family man living a double life as a former government assassin, with Stone as his new adversary.
Jul. 23, 2024
Once Human review: "Like a crawling bus, its more original elements hide dull and generic ones"
Once Human offers a world full of strange creatures that’s refreshingly unique in the survival MMO genre, but that world is populated by derivative gameplay and boring combat and never matches the potential of its premise. Genuinely cool, strange monsters, with a scale that can make them frightening Massive world offers a lot of variety in locations to explore Some inventive gameplay scenarios, like getting lost into a Backrooms-like maze
Jul. 23, 2024
One of the new mission types in Helldivers 2's massive update is basically Death Stranding except you're transporting a kidnapped bug baby
Bug Lou, is that you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bigHelldivers 2updateEscalation of Freedomis coming August 6, and among the new bots and bugs and other difficulty-ratcheting mayhem, the standout addition for me is easily the new mission type where you transport a jarred Terminid larva across planets. For science, I guess. I can only assume that developer Arrowhead was taking notes fromDeath Stranding, which is fundamentally a game about bringing a baby in a jar around the country.
Jul. 23, 2024
Pokemon professor estimates it'd take you over 81 sextillion years to truly 100% Emerald, long enough for the sun to explode over 10 trillion times
Speedrun, here we come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon games have always been particularly challenging for completionists, but one number-crunching fan has now worked out that the time it’d take to truly 100% Pokemon Emerald is way higher than any of us could have imagined. It’s, uh, over 81 sextillion years – 81,461,313,208,320,429,708,284, to be exact. Howcould it be possible for a 100% run of Pokemon Emerald to take so much longer than the universe is thought to have existed?
Jul. 23, 2024
Square's PS1 fighting game was nearly based on JRPG icon Chrono Trigger until Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama showed up and said "I'll draw some new characters"
The game that came with your demo of Final Fantasy 7 was originally much different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square was known as an RPG powerhouse even back in the ’90s, which made its dip into the world of fighting games with the PS1 title Tobal No. 1 a bit of a curiosity. It turns out, however, that Tobal was originally meant to be an action adaptation of the beloved JRPG classic Chrono Trigger.
Jul. 23, 2024
Todd McFarlane's long in-development Spawn movie just got a major update from producer Jason Blum that changes the whole concept
The Spawn movie is officially coronated King Spawn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That all ties straight back to Simmons' origins as Spawn. A skilled assassin for the CIA in life, Simmons was betrayed and killed by his handlers, only to awaken in Hell where he pledged his soul to the demon known as Malebolgia in exchange for his symbiotic, weaponized costume and his magical powers, which will someday be depleted.
Jul. 23, 2024
Top Gun 3 gets a cryptic update from star Glen Powell: "I have a date"
Powell could be feeling the need for speed sooner rather than later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Top Gun 3 is in the works, but news on the threequel has so far been few and far between. Star Glen Powell, however, has given the most promising update yet. Powell played the cocky Hangman inTop Gun: Maverick, and he will reprise his role for the threequel alongside Tom Cruise and Miles Teller.
Jul. 23, 2024
Twilight Imperium review: "Magnificent peace, glorious war"
Twilight Imperium is a sci-fi epic that expects a lot of commitment from you, but the rewards are unbeatable depth, strategy, and fun for players willing to take the plunge. Incredibly deep strategy Easy to get immersed in the story and role-play your chosen race It’s just a ton of fun It’s one of the most expensive board games out there Games take forever to play Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 23, 2024
Ubisoft apologizes for Assassin's Creed Shadows promotional material that's "caused concern within the Japanese community," promises the RPG will "keep evolving until launch"
Ubisoft also addresses conversations surrounding Yasuke, again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed ShadowsdeveloperUbisofthas responded to criticisms of its historical accuracy in a message to its Japanese players, reminding everyone that, “while we strive for authenticity in everything we do, Assassin’s Creed games are works of fiction inspired by real historical events and figures.” Assassin’s Creed Shadows has been through it over the past few months.
Jul. 22, 2024
13 years later, retail listings spark hopes that beloved JRPG Tales of Xillia is getting a remaster
Could the rumors be true? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Tales of Xillia remaster could be underway fromBandai Namco, if spotted retailer leaks of the JRPG’s supposed upcoming release on new consoles ring true. While there’s no way of telling if the supposed leaks are real, the news is exciting nonetheless - after all,Bandai Namco recently said “there are things I can’t reveal at the moment” about a new Tales of game.
Jul. 22, 2024
12 years on, Stardew Valley creator swears "On the honor of my family name, I will never charge money for a DLC or update for as long as I live"
ConcernedApe won’t “violate this oath” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone promises that future updates for his beloved farming sim will be entirely free - just as previous ones have. In a recentpost, the creator promises this: “I swear on the honor of my family name, I will never charge money for a DLC or update for as long as I live.
Jul. 22, 2024
"The game is challenging enough already": Frostpunk 2 devs reveal "user-friendly" changes in the works since the survival city builder's delay
The interface is currently under construction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frostpunk 2, 11 Bit Studios' hotly anticipated survival city builder sequel, is still in the works following its recent delay - with many improvements apparently underway. Frostpunk 2 was delayed by two monthsfollowing a beta period with developers saying that they wanted to “guarantee the best possible experience at launch.
Jul. 22, 2024
A kiss scene was filmed for Twisters, but Steven Spielberg asked for it to be cut
“This movie is not about them finding love” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twistersstars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell say a kiss scene between Kate and Tyler was filmed but ultimately cut – because of a note from Steven Spielberg. “I think it’s a Spielberg note, wasn’t it? I think it stops the film feeling too cliched, actually. I think there’s something really wonderful about it feeling like there’s a continuation,” Edgar-Jones toldCollider.
Jul. 22, 2024
After stacking an ungodly amount of buffs, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss can be defeated in a single hit so strong that even its second phase cutscene can't save it
That’s one way to do it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss is arguably the most formidable foe in the entire action RPG, but it turns out you can actually take it out in one single hit if you’re prepared enough. Warning: spoilers for Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss are ahead.
Jul. 22, 2024
Alien: Romulus has a perfect Easter egg from the best Alien game
Big day for Alien: Isolation fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After directorFede Alvarez cited the game as a major influence on the film, fans think they’ve spotted an Easter egg from Alien: Isolation in thenewest trailer for Alien: Romulus– and Alvarez has taken to Twitter to confirm they were right. “If while watching #AlienRomulus, you see one of these (and there are many…) what do you think it means?
Jul. 22, 2024
As Deadpool and Wolverine brings X-Men to the MCU, Kevin Feige says the "Mutant era" has begun
It’s time for the mutants to shine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige says Deadpool and Wolverine is ushering in a new ‘Mutant Era’ of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Also, the ‘after’ is clearly – now that we have characters from the X-Men world, the Mutants – we haven’t had access to before,” Feige said at a press conference (viaThe Playlist).
Jul. 22, 2024
Asus ROG Ally X review: "a needed boost, but not for everyone"
The Asus ROG Ally X is a neat addition to the brand’s range, and the top handheld in the lineup, but it’s far from the best value for money. Every upgrade in here is warranted, and worth it if you can spring the cash, but the core experience remains relatively similar throughout. These new features are worth the extra $100 compared to the original device’s $699 MSRP, but the Ally still has its place on the shelves with its now reduced $549.
Jul. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev explains in painstaking detail how and why players get to break the game: "The easy thing would be to block players ... but we don't like that at Larian"
“Just allow players to have fun,” says Larian’s Mihail Kostov When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This comes on the heels of newly discovered content fromProxy Gate Tactician, who unearthednew fail-safes and a rare unsolved soft locktied to losing the all-important Netherstones in Baldur’s Gate 3. One of these safeguards, a group of kobolds that can recover your Netherstones from a destroyed factory in case you somehow left them behind pre-explosion, comes up in Kostov’s talk.
Jul. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's award-nominated narrator is going to mess with your head in Warframe: 1999
“I’m SO looking forward to getting into all your heads” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s award-nominated narrator will play Eleanor in Warframe’s new 1999 expansion. Digital Extremes fully unveiled Warframe: 1999 over the past weekend, a very zany new expansion for the third-person shooter infested with ’90s boyband energy and featuring an instant messaging dating system.
Jul. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 beta delayed after "passive dice rolls literally stopped working," but Larian tides us over by teasing "over 1,000 fixes and improvements"
There’s still time to sign up for an early look at Patch 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EagerBaldur’s Gate 3players were set to get their first taste of Patch 7 today thanks to a closed beta, but that test period has gotten a last-minute delay after Larian realized that passive dice rolls had suddenly stopped working. “The Patch 7 Closed Beta has been delayed,” Larian explains in atweet.
Jul. 22, 2024
Big changes are coming to Star Wars Legion, and I might finally try it
I’m surprised at how much this beloved Star Wars wargame is changing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Big changes are on the way for Star Wars Legion, a tabletop wargame that lets you field armies from across the saga. And honestly? This refresh might finally get me involved. In a series of updates for all its games, developer Atomic Mass revealed tweaks that add up to a complete facelift.
Jul. 22, 2024
Blizzard says it was "freeing" to make a Diablo 4 class like the Spiritborn and just "try some crazy stuff out" that you won't find in the base action RPG
Not everything made will make it into the final product, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADiablo 4class designer says it was “freeing” to try out new stuff for the upcomingDiablo 4 Spiritborn, even if not everything made it into the final game. Speaking to GamesRadar+ recently during our bigDiablo 4 preview,class designer Bjorn Mikkelson explains that there wereover 60 prototyped skills for the Spiritbornand that even though some of the team’s personal “favorite” skills didn’t make the cut,they could one day return in one form or another.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy on whether the movies will ever openly explore Wade's pansexuality: "His heart belongs to Vanessa"
Exclusive: Sorry Poolverine shippers, the relationship between Wade and Logan is strictly “one of friendship, one of brotherhood” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There’s nothing like coming together,” the official trailer forDeadpool and Wolverinestates, giving the titular team-up a lewd twist that the Merc with a Mouth himself would be proud of. That, combined with the poster that sees Wade gently caressing Logan’s claws, makes it impossible to deny the marketing’s erotic undertones.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director teases Hugh Jackman's new "less silent, less distant" Logan: "He's a haunted man"
Exclusive: Shawn Levy says Hugh Jackman’s performance as Logan in the threequel is “unlike anything he’s seen” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy says Hugh Jackman’s performance as Logan in the threequel is “unlike anything he’s seen” in the actor’s previous superhero movies. The X-Men star is set to make his MCU debut in the upcoming flick, which sees his adamantium-clawed mutant form an unlikely alliance with the Merc with a Mouth, in an attempt to save the latter’s friends and family from a TVA-related disaster.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director was "completely shocked" at the creative freedom Marvel gave them for the superhero sequel
Exclusive: Shawn Levy says he and Ryan Reynolds would often wait for the inevitable pushback, but “it never came” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As self-aware and wise-cracking as he is, there was no way the Merc with a Mouth was going to make his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe andnotpoke fun of the billion-dollar franchise. That said, director Shawn Levy was still surprised by how many jokes he and co-writer Ryan Reynolds got away with inDeadpool and Wolverine.
Jul. 22, 2024
Xbox's EMEA marketing director says PlayStation is "blessed with marketing funds" that team green doesn't have: "Regrettably they outspend us"
But that’s “totally fine,” he adds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox’s Europe, Middle East, and Africa marketing director says the company needs to work “really hard” against its competition - namely, PlayStation - which he claims is “blessed with marketing funds” that his team doesn’t get. In a newinterview with Marketing Weekly, EMEA marketing director Michael Flatt says that the company has to be “quite scrappy” to secure marketing investment, which is very surprising when you consider it’s owned byMicrosoft, which just last yearspent $68.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine star explains Marvel villain Cassandra Nova's mysterious motivations, and how they're intrinsically linked to Professor X
Exclusive: Emma Corrin teases what their bald baddie is up to in the upcoming MCU movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As everyone knows by now,Deadpool and Wolverineis set to see the titular heroes team up. While Marvel has kept the plot relatively under wraps pre-release, we know that the unlikely duo will be tasked with saving the former’s friends and family from some TVA-related disaster.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine star explains why he never wants his character Peter to get superpowers
Exclusive: Rob Delaney reckons it’d “be cheap” if the former X-Force member were to suddenly become superhuman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Rob Delaney really doesn’t want his character Peter to ever get superpowers – and he has good reason for it, too. Having been killed by Zeitgeist inDeadpool 2, and then “brought back to life” by Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson using Cable’s time-travelling device six years ago, Peter now works with his ex-superhero pal at a used car dealership.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Cassandra Nova is "not what you'd expect from a villain", says Emma Corrin
Exclusive: The Crown star also explains how they were influenced by baddies from Inglourious Basterds and… Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine’s Cassandra Nova is “not what you’d expect from a villain”, says actor Emma Corrin. Ahead of the release of the eagerly anticipated Marvel movie, The Crown star tellsGamesRadar+andInside Total Filmhow director Shawn Levy and Wade Wilson himself Ryan Reynolds explained “early on” that they wanted Cassandra to be “low-key” – and not appear outwardly like a baddie.
Jul. 22, 2024
Emma Corrin teases "brilliant" Nosferatu, as they praise vampire horror's director Robert Eggers: "He's a total genius"
Exclusive: The Crown’s Emma Corrin says the upcoming scary movie was “a beautiful thing to be a part of” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emma Corrin is full of praise forNosferatudirector Robert Eggers ahead of the vampire horror’s release later this year. “[He’s] is a total genius, and a real artist,” they tellGamesRadar+andInside Total Film, while promotingDeadpool and Wolverinein London recently.
Jul. 22, 2024
Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone says he hasn't forgotten about the console and mobile release of Stardew Valley update 1.6: "It's on my mind every minute"
The ports “are still in progress” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone reassures fans that ports of the massive 1.6 patch are still underway for console and mobile platforms. Ahead of work towardHaunted Chocolatier’s release, Stardew Valley creator Barone has been perfecting the farming sim’s big1.6 updatewith additions and fixes - but the major patch has yet to launch on consoles or mobile devices at all.
Jul. 22, 2024
Evo 2024 just brought us a new contender for the greatest moment in fighting game history, and the man who did it is already becoming a meme
Where were you when Hayao gifted us with Evo Moment 38? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That player goes by Hayao, and he instantly won the hearts of everyone watching the3rd Strike Top Sixwith his showmanship and impressive Hugo play. Hayao elected to forgo a chair for the tournament in favor of kneeling in front of his fight stick - or, in one case, literally flexing by doing a perfect split through character select.
Jul. 22, 2024
Fighting game legend Harada said he couldn't believe how dead Heihachi Mishima was, so Tekken 8 is resurrecting the big bad dad yet again
Guess who’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being punched in the chest so hard that his heart stopped beating, Tekken 8 has resurrected Heihachi Mishima for yet another bout later this year as a DLC character. Back when Tekken 8 was revealed last year,even series legend Katsuhiro Harada could hardly believe how dead Heihachi was. “Heihachi’s been dead so many times, you have to make sure it’s convincing this time,” Harada had told the developers of Tekken 7, hence why Heihachi gets punched to death and then thrown into a volcano by Kazuya.
Jul. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's new raid armor makes some of the MMO's lewdest pants even lewder, and the community's treating this bug as a feature
“One wrong bump and everything’s gonna come flying outta there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s new raid gear has an unfortunate glitch (or fortunate, depending on how you look at it) which sees characters hanging everything out there for the world to see. The new Arcadion Raid series went live last week inFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail, and wasquickly ranked among the MMO’s best-ever raids, thanks in no small part to its inventive new twists on established mechanics.
Jul. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2 grunts pull off a clutch Major Order win with 43 minutes to spare, and High Command is so impressed that we're all being given free mech suits for a while
“Well fought Helldivers. Well fought!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2grunts had averyclose shave in the third-person shooter’s most recent Major Order, barely securing a win with less than an hour remaining on the clock. The effort was definitely worth it, though, as everyone can now freely use one of the game’s powerful mechs – for a limited time, at least.
Jul. 22, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6 review: "More dragons and great performances bring new energy"
The latest episode keeps the well-trod routine of council bickering and strange visions, but interesting character choices set up a tantalizing end to the season. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. House of the Dragon season 2is falling into a bit of a routine. Episode 6, as with several of the previous episodes, spends a great deal of its runtime bouncing between the council tables at King’s Landing and Dragonstone as the greens and the blacks try to secure an advantage.
Jul. 22, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6: Who is the wild dragon in the Vale?
The HBO show just introduced a new wild dragon, and we think we know who it is… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6is here, and along with a whole lot of family tensions, bloodshed, and Daemon still running from ghosts, we also got to see Rhaenyra set her plan in motion to appointdragonseedsas riders of unclaimed dragons.
Jul. 22, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 brings back another major character
There’s another key cameo in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 is all about dragon taming – but it also features the return of a major character. Now, consider this yourspoiler warning. The following will dive into major spoilers for the episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jul. 22, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 might have introduced a major antagonist in a quick, gory moment
Could that quick moment set up a major antagonist? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6might have set up a key antagonist in one quick, gory moment. The following will containspoilers for the new episode, as well as light spoilers for George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jul. 22, 2024
Marvel planted fake leaks to hide Deadpool and Wolverine's biggest cameos: "There may been some misdirections on the internet"
Exclusive: Executive producer Wendy Jacobson admits that Marvel has been meddling when it comes to online speculation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve been told by Shawn Levy himself toexpect a lot of cameosinDeadpool and Wolverine, which has understandably had the rumor mill in a frenzy over the last few months. Fans have been busy speculating as to who’ll show up in the superhero threequel – from Elektra to Cyclops.
Jul. 22, 2024
Marvel's new manga-influenced Ultimate X-Men are officially here, and they're about to take on a sinister mutant cult
The new Ultimate X-Men have officially formed and taken the X-Men name, and now they’re meeting their first enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimate X-Men has been one of the strangest and most interesting of Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe line. And with Ultimate X-Men #5, things get even more eerie, even as they also begin to hit closer to home with the group of young mutants at the book’s core officially taking on the name ‘X-Men.
Jul. 22, 2024
New Deadpool and Wolverine footage reveals a fan-favorite Loki cameo
Another familiar face shows up in new Deadpool footage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re onDeadpool and Wolverinelockdown, it’s probably best to look away now. Marvel has revealed another cameo ahead of the upcoming Marvel movie – and it’s a fan-favorite appearance from a Loki character. “Let’s give the people what they came for,” Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool begins in a new sizzle reel for the upcoming Marvel threequel.
Jul. 22, 2024
New House of the Dragon season 2, episode 7 trailer teases an action-packed lead up to the finale with new alliances and more dragons
The trailer for the penultimate episode is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s almost over. There are only two more episodes ofHouse of the Dragon season 2left. But the war between the Greens and the Blacks is not finished yet as, judging by its new trailer, episode 7 is packed with action, drama, and dragon wars in the lead-up to the finale.
Jul. 22, 2024
The First Descendant dev apologizes for translation snafu, says rewards at its Destiny 2-style loot cave will be adjusted to be in line with other farming spots
Nexon has clarified what changes are being made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: The First Descendant developer Nexon has released a new statement apologizing for the confusion caused by a recent “misinterpretation” during the translation of a statement made by the game’s director, which led to the publication of a post which suggested that all of the looter shooter’s grinding spots were going to get buffed.
Jul. 22, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 and other graphics cards might not happen until 2025, but that’s arguably a good thing
Do we really need an RTX 5090 right now anyway? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do we need new RTX 5000 graphics cards this year? I love checking out shiny new graphics cards as much as the next PC player, and it’s safe to assume Nvidia will be out to impress with 50-series GPUs. Does that mean I’d be disappointed if we don’t see any new announcements from the green team this year?
Jul. 22, 2024
One line in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 lays the groundwork for a future, major disaster
Just a few words set up a tragedy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2hasn’t been short on tragedy, withBlood and CheeseandRook’s Restalready breaking hearts. Episode 6 of the second season, though, is setting up yet another disaster. Below, we’ve broken down what the episode is teasing and how the event plays out in the book.
Jul. 22, 2024
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance's chatty demons are an utter delight, and I need Persona 6 to take notes
Opinion | Please, Atlus, we need more interactions like these When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I adore the Persona games. There’s something about that balance of dungeon crawling and battles with social sim elements that make them so moreish – they’rehugeJRPGs, but their massive runtime never feels like a slog. One thing I’ve never really cared a great deal about, however, is the series' namesake, the Personas themselves, and I never expected to gain any newfound appreciation for them by playing Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance.
Jul. 22, 2024
Skate Story is a psychedelic Tony Hawk-style action game that had me kickflipping through the underworld on a quest to eat the moon
Preview | Tony Hawk’s Philosophical Wasteland, much? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The “tasty” moon hangs overhead, and my Skate Story hero is starving. The Skater is a demon, wandering the lonesome plains of the underworld with gnawing hunger pains, when a strange thought occurs to him: why not just take a bite out of the bright shiny thing to sate himself?
Jul. 22, 2024
That surprise kiss in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 was unscripted – and all Emma D'Arcy's idea
It was all down to Emma D’Arcy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6features a surprising kiss – and it’s all thanks to Emma D’Arcy that it happened. The following will containspoilers for the new episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In episode 6, D’Arcy’s Rhaenyra and Sonoya Mizuno’s Mysaria, AKA theWhite Worm, have a serious conversation.
Jul. 22, 2024
The 45 greatest Marvel Cinematic Universe characters
We could do this all day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is nothing like the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and there may never be again. In its sprawling universe that spans movies and TV, just who are some of the greatest characters to come out on top? Ever since Iron Man blew up the summer box office in 2008,Marvel Studioshas enjoyed rare prominence as one of the most famous and enviable movie studios in the world.
Jul. 22, 2024
The best Concord characters to have in your Crew
With freegunner roles and odd abilities, who are the best characters in Concord? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing the best Concord characters during a match can really help in certain fights, but there are a lot to choose from. With 16 characters available to pick, knowing which ones are best is a bit more complicated than just getting in some practice thanks to Freerunner roles, Crew Bonuses, and a range of unusual abilities.
Jul. 22, 2024
The Boys finale changed a scene because of Karl Urban's "heartbreakingly great" acting – and the showrunner thinks he deserves awards
“He’s delivering top shelf, Emmy winning work here consistently” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys creator Eric Kripke has explained a last-minute change he made tothe season 4 finale, and how it was all down to Karl Urban’s “top shelf” acting as Billy Butcher in the emotional scene. “So this Butcher scene KILLED me. Originally, we planned to cut back & forth between him & Hughie,” he told his followers on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Jul. 22, 2024
The Boys star Karl Urban confirms our worst fears: the final season isn’t out for another two years
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5is officially bringing the Supe-filled story to a close but, as actor Karl Urban reveals, it’s not going to be here for quite some time. “Working with the illustrious [Jeffrey Dean Morgan] was the best part of my day every day. That’s all for now, folks,” Urban wrote on Instagram about his scenes oppositeJoe Kessleractor Jeffrey Dean Morgan.
Jul. 22, 2024
The Deadpool Corps explained: The comic book origins of Lady Deadpool, Dogpool, and the rest of the Deadpool and Wolverine team
Meet Lady Deadpool, Dogpool, and some even weirder Deadpool variants who make up the Deadpool Corps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s better than one Deadpool? How about a whole team of Deadpools! That’s the premise behind the Deadpool Corps, who have shown up in themost recent trailersforDeadpool and Wolverine. Led by the main Wade Wilson and shored up by variant characters such as Lady Deadpool and Dogpool, the Deadpool Corps comes straight out of comics, and their origins are quite similar to the apparent plot of the movie.
Jul. 22, 2024
No Man’s Sky’s 5.0 update has finally convinced me to explore its universe
Opinion | Stop and smell the procedurally generated roses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky has always kept me busy, but over the years I’ve focused my time on building factories and trading resources, with the primary goal of inflating my in-game bank account. With the arrival Of No Man’s Sky Worlds Part 1 (version 5.0), planets have been fine-tuned, with a focus on increasing diversity, and atmospheric effects.
Jul. 22, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine executive producer reveals which Marvel hero she'd love to see the Merc with a Mouth team-up with next
Exclusive: Wendy Jacobson would be keen to see the Regenerating Denegerate share scenes with a certain… Asgardian demi-god When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineisn’t even out in cinemas yet, but that hasn’t stopped executive producer Wendy Jacobson from dreaming of more exciting team-ups for the red leather-clad Merc with the Mouth. “I love to see him bounce off of Thor,” she grinned, whenGamesRadar+asked who she’d most like to have Ryan Reynold’s wise-cracking Wade Wilson share a movie with next.
Jul. 21, 2024
8 College Football 25 tips you should know before playing
Prep for gameday, Dynasty and Ultimate Team with these College Football 25 tips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’re never too late to grab some College Football 25 tips – it might have been out a few months, but the NCAA reboot is still on track to grab sports game of the year gongs. If you’ve just picked upCollege Football 25then bookmark this page for all you need to know about mastering RPO plays, increasing your field goal percentages, and recruiting in the brilliant dynasty mode.
Jul. 21, 2024
After 10 long years, The Sims 4 Lovestruck finally lets NPCs come to you and ask to advance the relationship for a change: "We just want you to be able to play your way"
No more one-sided love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lovestruck is almost out forThe Sims 4, which means thatEA’s spiciest expansion pack yetand its exciting content is just around the corner - including the NPC autonomy we Simmers have been requesting for years. There are few things I’m looking forward to more this year than Lovestruck, The Sims 4’s newest expansion pack.
Jul. 21, 2024
Devil May Cry creator Hideki Kamiya feels it's his "duty" to make sequels to Okami and Viewtiful Joe: "Capcom-san, please, let's do it together"
“It’s only because eight people have played Viewtiful Joe that people aren’t going wild” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During a chat with Unseen Studio head and fellowCapcomveteran Ikumi Nakamura, Kamiya joked that he’s currently “unemployed” after leaving the stylish action game wizards at Platinum Games, but he hasn’t “retired as a game creator.” While speaking about his next steps, the veteran said he “can’t do it alone” and wants to “connect with friends who will do it together.
Jul. 21, 2024
New The Witcher 3 mod adds consequences to your sociopathic behavior with a full-blown reputation system
Be nice, Geralt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3: Wild Huntcame out almost eight years ago, but it’s only now slapping players on the wrist for their bad behavior with an all-new mod. The Reputation System mod (good spotIGN) adds a little Fallout: New Vegas flavour to theCD Projekt Red, measuring Geralt’s reputation with various townsfolk across the fantasy open-world.
Jul. 21, 2024
Recovering from the first game's shutdown, Splatoon 3 fans wonder how the latest and "biggest" Splatfest will shape an inevitable Splatoon 4
“Past, Present, or Future” are the choices, squid kids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo just announced that the “biggest Splatfest” yet is coming to Splatoon 3, an event that has squid kids everywhere simultaneously excited for the future of the series and worried that the beloved threequel might be reaching end of life status. Nintendo announced the Grand Festival theme earlier this week, which asks players to pick what’s most important to them: Past, Present, or Future?
Jul. 21, 2024
VA-11 Hall-A developers are doing what Square Enix won't: making a spiritual successor to cult classic JRPG Parasite Eve
And the first trailer absolutely slaps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind VA-11 Hall-A just dropped a trailer for their next game that looks to be a spiritual successor to the Parasite Eve series, and it absolutely slaps. Square Soft’s experimental era spawned so many gems at the turn of the century, both in and out of the Final Fantasy series, and chief among them was 1998’s Parasite Eve, a cult classic that mixed survival horror elements with turn-based RPG combat.
Jul. 20, 2024
College Football 25 best teams list sees Georgia conquer all
Ohio State score second on the College Football 25 best teams rankings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The College Football 25 best teams list brings further good news for Georgia fans following their strong start to the NCAA season. The Bulldogs edge out Ohio State and Oregon for top spot on the defaultCollege Football 25rankings, while LSU, Florida State and Penn State also sneak into the top ten.
Jul. 20, 2024
Blizzard didn't want Diablo 4's new Spiritborn class to be another MMO-grade "pet class" where you just outsource all the fun stuff
The Spirit Guardians aren’t attached to your hip When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4developers weren’t interested in making the game’s first new class an MMO-grade, World of Warcraft-like, Hunter-esque one where you outsource all the fun to your animal companion. For the uninitiated,Blizzard Entertainmentrecently announced that the series is getting a brand new class in the form of theDiablo 4 Spiritborn- jungle predators that can call upon Spirit Guardians that take on the shape of jaguars, gorillas, eagles, and giant centipedes to help you bash beasties.
Jul. 20, 2024
Classic Warhammer game gets a Genestealer-fuelled new release that’s Necromunda meets Space Hulk
Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. We’re not quite ready to put a score on Necromunda: Hive Secundus yet, so here are our initial thoughts to give you a sense of what the new Warhammer box set is like. For people of a certain age (ie.myage) there’s no bigger Warhammer baddie than the Genestealer.
Jul. 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Neil Newbon would love to play Astarion again: "Live action or game, I don't care – an advert for grape juice"
If not, he’ll settle for a role in anything Fallout-shaped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neil Newbon, the actor who plays Astarion inBaldur’s Gate 3, has said he would “love” to reprise his role as the fan-favorite sexy vampire. The Astarion actor gushed over the character in a recent interview withBAFTA, where he was asked about his career’s next steps.
Jul. 20, 2024
College Football 25 recruiting guide for Dynasty mode
Grab the best high school prospects with our College Football 25 recruiting guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The College Football 25 recruiting mechanic delivers more enjoyment than anything else currently on offer in the sports genre. It enables you to continually refresh yourCollege Football 25dynasty roster with high school talent, and brilliantly blends fun and competitiveness. Tired of missing out on the best prospects?
Jul. 20, 2024
Cyberpunk 2 director is "quite sure" people haven't found all of the secrets in The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077
There might still be Easter Eggs hiding in Night City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There might still be secrets and Easter Eggs left to find inThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntand/orCyberpunk 2077, years after both came out. Cyberpunk 2 associate game director and Phantom Liberty lead Pawel Sasko guessed as much during a recent interview with theFlow Gamespodcast. When asked about whether there are any lingering secrets left for fans to find in either game, Sasko said he’s “quite sure there are.
Jul. 20, 2024
Microsoft hits back at the FTC's "misleading" letter that called Xbox Game Pass Standard a "degraded" service as a result of the Activision Blizzard buyout
Does Call of Duty make up for the higher price? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Federal Trade Commission wasn’t all too happy about Microsoft’s recent changes to Xbox Game Pass, arguing that it was a “degraded” service as a result of the company’s massiveActivision Blizzardacquisition, just as it had argued in court.Microsofthasn’t taken he criticism lightly and has now hit back by calling the allegations “misleading.
Jul. 20, 2024
Soulframe creative director knows people might think it's a Soulslike because of the name: "We agonized over it"
Interview | We learn about the naming process and broader philosophy behind Digital Extremes' latest game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Soulframe, the new free-to-play multiplayer fantasy RPG in development at Digital Extremes, almost certainly sets a certain kind of expectation from folks that play video games and especially fantasy video games. The shadow ofFromSoftware’s titles looms large, after all, and Soulframe creative director Geoff Crookes knows it.
Jul. 20, 2024
The full College Football 25 Abilities list from Aftershock to Wrap Up
Find your skills swiftly with our alphabetical College Football 25 Abilities list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. College Football 25 Abilities can be hard to keep a handle on. They’re theCollege Football 25version ofMadden 24 X-Factors, and more than 80 are available – all with bronze, silver, gold and platinum options. We’ve therefore done the hard work and grouped them into a single alphabetical list.
Jul. 20, 2024
The making of Kay's trusty sidearm in Star Wars Outlaws: "We really wanted that iconic blaster, but we also wanted you to have a full fat shooting experience"
Preview | “What would a scoundrel be without a sidearm?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is home to some of the most iconic weapons, with the lightsaber wielded by the Jedi and the Sith being the most famed and recognizable. But withStar Wars Outlawsset to let us live out our own scoundrel fantasy, Kay Vess will be taking matters into her own hands with something that befits her character perfectly: the blaster gun.
Jul. 20, 2024
The Sims 4 Lovestruck reinvents Tinder with Cupid's Corner, EA's upcoming fully functional dating app for Sims
Get ready to swipe right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4is about to reinvent its romance system for good asEA’s spiciest expansion pack yetnears launch, with Lovestruck adding everything from love languages to a Tinder-like app for Sims. There are so many things to look forward to in the Lovestruck expansion for The Sims 4 and its accompanyingfree base game update- but one feature stands out in particular.
Jul. 20, 2024
Warframe's new boss fight with an Infested '90s boy band and instant messaging romance system has finally convinced me to play
Opinion | Upcoming content update Warframe: 1999 is weird and wild even by Warframe standards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 11 years, there’s so much packed intoWarframefrom developer Digital Extremes that it can be fairly daunting to even know where to begin. The free-to-play multiplayer sci-fi looter-shooter has been the studio’s focus for over a decade, and it shows, but there’s really nowhere else to begin but the beginning.
Jul. 19, 2024
With the determination that makes MMOs special, Old School RuneScape player kills 16,000 chickens by hand for a week because "I like my feathers covered in blood"
Clucktastrophe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After more than 10 years of game journalism, one of my favorite parts of this job is seeing all the ridiculous challenges that gamers think up and pursue for no particular reason, from1,700-hour speedrunstoabsurd game-breaking corner cases in Baldur’s Gate 3. Timeless MMO Old School RuneScape remains a premier source of this sort of behavior, as evidenced by one player who recently spent a week needlessly killing 16,000 chickens by hand just to prove a point.
Jul. 19, 2024
"It's about time": 10 years later, The Sims 4 is "finally" adding a feature fans think should've been there since "day one"
And it’s entirely free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsThe Sims 4stans gear up forEA’s spiciest expansion pack yet, the developer has provided a glimpse of Lovestruck’s accompanying free base game update - and some of its features are long overdue, according to Simmers. The Sims 4 Lovestruck is almost here, but it doesn’t contain the only exciting content coming to the iconic life sim - thefree base game updatedropping alongside the expansion is just as enticing.
Jul. 19, 2024
A year after being removed from Netflix, Mike Flanagan’s ‘lost’ horror movie gets a new release date
Hush is back after a year-long drought for horror fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In collaboration with Shout! Studios, Hush will be available on digital from August 27. “Hush is one of the projects that is closest to my heart, and I cannot think of a better home than Shout!” Flanagan said in a statement. “I’m so glad that people will finally be able to rent or purchase the film digitally.
Jul. 19, 2024
After 8 years and more than 30 volumes, one of my favorite slice of life manga is entering its final arc and I don't know how to feel
Komi Can’t Communicate is approaching the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For years now, one of the most reliably sweet, funny, and overall relaxing manga series in my reading rotation has been Komi Can’t Communicate, a straightforward but occasionally absurd story about an almost competitively anxious girl struggling to make friends in high school, and who finally starts to make some headway with help from a boy named Tadano.
Jul. 19, 2024
After lending his skills to mega mod Fallout London, Baldur's Gate 3's Neil Newbon says he wants to do "Bethesda stuff – I love Fallout, man"
I’m sure Astarion could handle nuclear apocalypse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3alum Neil Newbon revealed his eagerness to work with developer Bethesda ina new videowith BAFTA, sharing his love for the Fallout series. “I’d love to work with [God of War developer] Santa Monica.Insomniac, I’d like to work with. I’d love to work withNaughty Dog,” Newbon said in the video.
Jul. 19, 2024
As Windows bug stalls global flights and hospitals with blue screen of death, Warframe dev thinks the timing for “our Y2K-themed demo is a little too on the nose"
Taking nostalgia too far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bug impacting systems running both Windows and CrowdStrike security software is causing whatone expert guessedcould be “the largest IT outage in history,” grounding flights and stopping trains globally with the portentous blue screen of death, unintentionally making a new Warframe demo feel poorly, or perhaps perfectly, timed. “IT team trying to protect the Warframe TennoCon demo PCs from a global blue screen of death panic the day before we show our Y2K-themed demo is a little too on the nose, thanks,” creative director Rebecca Ford wroteon X.
Jul. 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 and D&D license owner Wizards of the Coast finds its new president in a World of Warcraft veteran of 12 years
John Hight is in charge of another massive fantasy franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraftveteran John Hight is now taking over another behemoth fantasy franchise. John Hight was once the vice president and executive producer on Blizzard’s mammoth MMO, leading everything from Mists of Pandora to the Shadowlands expansion. He then became the general manager for Warcraft as a whole, meaning he was also in charge of stuff like Hearthstone, the RTS Warcrafts, and Warcraft Rumble.
Jul. 19, 2024
Bruce Willis compared working on The Sixth Sense to Pulp Fiction, telling M. Night Shyamalan "you've got it, kid"
Exclusive | The director recalls the star comparing him to Quentin Tarantino on the set of The Sixth Sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although director M. Night Shyamalan had already helmed two movies ahead of 1999’sThe Sixth Sense, this horror-thriller was the film that really put him on the map. In fact, it earned him Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Original Screenplay.
Jul. 19, 2024
Cataclismo review: "Early Access will probably do it a ton of favors"
Cataclismo needs a little more time in the oven to really polish up its systems, but it has great bones and Early Access will probably do it a ton of favors. Building a big fortress feels great Engaging story with twists and turns Horrors are cute Menus are currently very clunky The building tools aren’t very efficient The pace of play is slow Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 19, 2024
CDPR vet reflects on a classic RPG problem: The stats-over-fashion "clown meta" in Cyberpunk 2077, which lots of players hated but almost nobody knew how to fix
It had to exist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer-player relationship can sometimes have a parental quality to it, with fans being prone to tantrums without knowing what would soothe them. At least, that’s been the experience for one Cyberpunk 2077 developer, who says fans are good at identifying problems, but not solutions - especially when it pertains to something he calls the game’s “clown meta.
Jul. 19, 2024
Cheap 3D printers in October 2024
Save on brand-new machines, or older favorites When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Resin printer deals3.Filament printer deals4.FAQ You don’t need to wait for big sales to get cheap 3D printers; there are plenty of discounts all year round, so long as you know where to look. To help point you in the right direction, the GamesRadar+ team and I have corralled the best 3D printer deals here.
Jul. 19, 2024
College Football 25 best players list with all the top ratings
NCAA favourites like Donovan Edwards highlight the College Football 25 best players list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The College Football 25 best players list doesn’t only showcase the top stars in a videogame – it also provides a hint at which young athletes look primed for a future NFL career. Michigan CB Will Johnson tops theCollege Football 25rankings, while other standout names include LSU tackle Will Campbell and Oklahoma State running back Ollie Gordon II.
Jul. 19, 2024
College Football 25 celebrations list for interceptions, first downs and touchdowns
How to do every move on the College Football 25 celebrations list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. College Football 25 celebrations bring a brilliant personal touch to the return of EA’s NCAA sim. Using the right stick and a variety of modifiers, you can unleash them in three differentCollege Football 25scenarios: after touchdowns, following first downs, and when you’ve just claimed a key interception.
Jul. 19, 2024
College Football 25 review: "Cancel any summer commitments because Dynasty is going to rule your life"
The best American football game in a decade, with a career mode which will take over your life – along with fabulous levels of college pageantry and authenticity. Too many teams, players and playbooks for you to ever experience them all Dynasty Mode is astounding offline – and playable with 32 online coaches too Gameplay brings the fun whether you run, pass or RPO every play Defense is tough, which won’t suit everyone
Jul. 19, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 developers made "elaborate" secrets because they knew players would use guides and "share with the community"
Secrets that might have been impossible to find before the internet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Project Red developers know you probably look at guides when playingThe Witcher 3orCyberpunk 2077, and they design their massive RPGs with that in mind. Speaking to theFlow Gamespodcast, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty lead and Cyberpunk 2 associate game director Pawel Sasko explains that “one of the things” he tells new designers is that “you can’t see how [the game] will be received until you’ve seen the full path” - or, in other words, until you’ve shipped the game and then watched people giving feedback in real time.
Jul. 19, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of October 2024 comics and covers featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s October in DC’s solicitations land, but it might as well be Christmas. As you may have read earlier this week, DC is going big with its newAll In initiative, which will be refreshing (but not rebooting) all of its regular comics, while also launching the newAbsolute Universe range. We’ve got all the details and covers for those books here, along with so much more.
Jul. 19, 2024
This 16-bit arcade-style Helldivers 2 demake concept captures the chaos of managed democracy perfectly
Imagine it’s 1996 and this hot new arcade game just released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s 1996 and Helldivers 2 has just came out in arcades in 16-bit, at least according to this fan-made project. It’s a really fun creation, and honestly kind of nails the chaotic nature of Helldivers 2 itself. The players have to bound over one another to face off against enemies, lest they shoot one another in the back of the head, but they can also dodge over enemy attacks from one side of the screen, and let said attacks decimate enemies on the other side.
Jul. 19, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 campfire livestream from Blizzard devs is coming "in a couple weeks with final notes and all"
We’ll find out which features from the PTR will be sticking around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot off the heels of delving into its new Vessel of Hatred class,Diablo 4’s developers will host another “campfire” livestream “in a couple weeks” with final information on the action RPG’s Season 5. Yesterday, our hugeDiablo 4 Vessel of Hatred previewrolled out alongside Blizzard delving into the DLC’s new class, Spiritborn, during a livestream.
Jul. 19, 2024
Diablo 4's Spiritborn class has only just been fully revealed, but you can already find out everything about it thanks to 1 fan's giant 37-page "giga document"
Check out Spirit Guardians, skills, passives, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4fans have finally been given their first in-depth look at the action RPG’s new class, the Spiritborn, and it’s taken absolutely no time at all for one dedicated fan to compile everything (and I meaneverything) you could possibly want to know about it. TheDiablo 4 Spiritbornclass will be rolling out on October 8 with the game’s upcoming Vessel of Hatred DLC expansion, and it sounds like it’ll be very different from the Diablo classes we’ve seen before.
Jul. 19, 2024
Director Ridley Scott gave Alien: Romulus star just three blunt yet hilarious words of advice
That’s pretty solid advice if you ask us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Soon the newest addition in the beloved Alien franchise,Alien: Romulus, will hit the big screen, but with a brand new cast taking a story set between two legendary movies, there is bound to be a little bit of nerves. But that’s okay as producer Ridley had some advice for newcomer Romulus star David Jonsson.
Jul. 19, 2024
Doom: The Dark Ages – Everything we know so far
Here’s the latest news on the Doom: The Dark Ages release window, trailer, gameplay, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a brand new setting, new enemies and an array of new weapons, there are tons of details to unpack here. So, to make your crusade against hell a bit easier, we’ve gathered all the intel that you need before the carnage begins.
Jul. 19, 2024
Elden Ring yapper beats Shadow of the Erdtree DLC using voice controls, taking down the final boss in a flurry of "wow," "panic," and "shrimp"
No controller, no problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is no joke, but that’s not stopped talented Soulslike masochists everywhere from taking on brutal challenge runs to turn things up another notch. One streamer has now managed to beat the expansion usingonlyvoice commands, and it looks unbelievably stressful.Be warned, there are spoilers ahead for the DLC’s final boss.
Jul. 19, 2024
Elden Ring's upcoming patch promises an important fix: crediting translators "missing in the end credits" after Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Ring DLC removed several individual names in the credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareplans to properly creditElden Ringtranslators scrubbed from the post-game credits. AsEurogamerfirst reported, the game’s credits appear to have been revised after the release of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion and removed the names of individual Brazilian Portuguese and Latin American Spanish translators working underBandai NamcoAmerica, instead opting to credit them via a generic Special Thanks message.
Jul. 19, 2024
Flexispot E7 Plus review: “a remarkably sturdy standing desk”
The Flexispot E7 Plus is a heavy-duty standing desk that offers a fantastic study surface for gaming and more. While some alternatives boast more features and extras by default, this four-legged solution will hold even the heaviest PC setups, not to mention it’s near impossible to get it to wobble even slightly. Robust four-leg mechanism Monstrous max weight Contemporary woodgrain top Smooth height adjustment Lack of included add-ons Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 19, 2024
Former BioShock director Ken Levine spoke about Alec Baldwin and Emma Stone for roles in the sci-fi series, but he's unsure gamers really care about Hollywood actors
They’re also apparently too busy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former BioShock series lead Ken Levine says he had conversations with Alec Baldwin and Emma Stones for roles in the series, but the former wanted “half a million dollars” for the role of Andrew Ryan. Levine was recently interviewed by Dan Allen Gaming in the video below and quizzed as to why he’s never worked with A-list Hollywood actors in any of his games.
Jul. 19, 2024
FTC calls new Xbox Game Pass Standard a "degraded product," says the subscription changes are "exactly the sort of consumer harm" from the Activision merger it alleged could happen
The newly announced Game Pass changes have invited criticism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, it was revealed that theprices of Xbox Game Pass Core and Ultimate are going upon September 12 for existing customers – for new customers, those changes have come into effect already. In addition, it was confirmed that the regular ol' Console tier of Game Pass is being replaced by Xbox Game Pass Standard – a more expensive option that includes online console multiplayer but removes day-one game releases as a consistent benefit.
Jul. 19, 2024
Gladiator 2’s emperor actor teases the "wild" sequel and how his character is surprisingly inspired by punk star Sid Vicious
Exclusive: Fred Hechinger gives us the lowdown on his character Caracalla in Gladiator 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With everything from sharks in the Colosseum to rhino fights appearing in the first trailer forGladiator 2, the sequel has already set itself up as an epic follow-up. Now, one of its stars tells GamesRadar+ that we haven’t seen anything yet with the “wild” Ridley Scott movie.
Jul. 19, 2024
Halo has been canceled after two seasons – but might finish the fight at another streaming service
Stand down, Master Chief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount Plus seriesHalo, which starred Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, has been canceled after only two seasons. In a statement, Paramount Plus said: “We are extremely proud of this ambitious series and would like to thank our partners at Xbox,343 Industries, and Amblin Television, along with showrunner and executive producer David Wiener, his fellow executive producers, the entire cast led by Pablo Schreiber as Master Chief, and the amazing crew for all their outstanding work.
Jul. 19, 2024
How long is Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn?
Flintlock will take up to 15 hours to beat, depending on your playstyle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn? The new game from A44 and Kepler Interactive is priced notably lower than many similar games, so it’s fair to wonder exactly how much you’re getting in terms of hours and time to beat comparatively.
Jul. 19, 2024
How to get more Healing Flasks in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Healing Potions in Flintlock are rewards for finding coffee shops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Flintlock Healing Flasks are one of the most important items you can find in The Siege of Dawn, special potions that can be used to restore health, like in many Soulslike games. However, because of the frequency with which players take damage in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, it’s often easy to run out of Healing Flasks, necessitating the question: how do you get more of them?
Jul. 19, 2024
How to play Sebo in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
Sebo is a recurring board game in Flintlock about making triangles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sebo in Flintlock is a recurring board game that appears throughout The Siege of Dawn, as Nor can find various NPCs who will play the game with her. Sebo is a game played in two stages - offensive and defensive - where players take it in turns to try and create a triangle by moving their coins around the board, while the other player tries to stop them.
Jul. 19, 2024
How X-23 became the all-new Wolverine: Dafne Keen's surprise returning Deadpool and Wolverine character explained
The comic history of Laura Kinney, the all-new Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official -Dafne Keen is returning as Laura Kinney/X-23 in Deadpool and Wolverine, as revealed in the latest trailer for the upcoming film. Keen’s been straight-up denying that she’s in the movie for a while now, so we were shocked - and extremely excited - to see her show up.
Jul. 19, 2024
I can't stop thinking about Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the history of blood magic, and the way BioWare's RPG series handles morality
Opinion | I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole of the history of blood magic and morality in the RPG series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardlead writer Patrick Weekes recently shed light on whythe Blood Mage specializationisn’t returning, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. “Blood magic is unlikely [to return in the future] because we’ve shifted it from a power boost to really being the key to a lot of nasty stuff we aren’t interested in having heroes do,” Weekes said onBlueSky.
Jul. 19, 2024
I've found my strategy soulmate in Cataclismo, the new Starcraft-Lego mashup that proves defending is way more fun than attacking
I’ve spent years turtling in strategy games, but Hooded Horses latest title is the first time I’ve felt encouraged to do so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s not about winning, it’s about having fun” is a phrase usually reserved for consoling children who lose every game at their school’s Sports Day. But it’s also painfully apt when it comes to turtling, a term which refers to building impenetrable defenses in real-time strategy games.
Jul. 19, 2024
In good news for shippers everywhere, The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto thinks "people can look forward to more" of the tension between Qimir and Osha
Good news, Oshamir fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytestar Manny Jacinto has seen the Oshamir fan art – and he thinks there’s more of that romantic tension to come. Jacinto plays The Stranger, AKA Qimir, in the Star Wars show, andThe Acolyte episode 6ignited a shipping frenzy when Qimir spirited Osha away to hismysterious islandand tried to lure her to the dark side.
Jul. 19, 2024
Larian finally throws its hands up as one 1,400-hour Baldur's Gate 3 player beats every backup possible, including a magic fish, to doom the world and find new content
RPG investigators are digging deep in search of Baldur’s Gate 3 secrets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nearly a year afterBaldur’s Gate 3’s full release, dedicated players are still unearthing rare interactions tied to fail-safes and backup fail-safes designed to prevent us from unwittingly breaking the game. The latest find comes from 1,400-hour sleuthProxy Gate Tactician, who found a lucky merchant, magic fish, spontaneous kobolds, and a true soft lock tied to some of the most important items in the whole RPG: the Netherstones.
Jul. 19, 2024
Logan star Dafne Keen addresses her surprise return in Deadpool and Wolverine: "It was like eight years hadn't passed"
Dafne Keen is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a shock reveal, Marvel unveiled Dafne Keen’s return to the MCU in Deadpool and Wolverine, thanks toa new trailer for the upcoming threequel. Until now, Keen’s return has been a closely guarded secret, but she’s seen reuniting with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the new footage. “I was a bit freaked out,” Keen toldEntertainment Weeklyof arriving on the Deadpool and Wolverine set.
Jul. 19, 2024
Logan star Dafne Keen returns to Marvel in shocking new Deadpool and Wolverine trailer
Look who’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas released a new trailer just days before release – and it includes a huge, shocking return. Dafne Keen is back, presumably as X-23, and she’s seen talking to Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine in the footage. Check it out below. The whole trailer has far more of a sombre, serious tone than you’d expect from the Merc with a Mouth, with an emphasis on Wolverine’s status as an iconic X-Men member and the people Wade Wilson loves.
Jul. 19, 2024
Marvel fans are convinced Deadpool and Wolverine villain Cassandra Nova is going to have an Infinity Stone-encrusted Sling Ring after Ryan Reynolds shares cryptic tease
Could Cassandra Nova have the Infinity Stones on her side? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Ryan Reynolds has taken to Instagram to share a cryptic tease for the movie – and it has Marvel fans speculating. In the pictures, shared to Reynolds’s Instagram Story, we can see a Sling Ring (used to open inter-dimensional portals) which appears to be encrusted with two Infinity Stones.
Jul. 19, 2024
MTG Bloomburrow Commander decklists - full card list for Family Matters, Animated Army and more
Check out what’s scurrying around in these Bloomburrow precons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MTG Bloomburrow Commander decklists have been revealed and they’re sporting some of Magic: The Gathering’s most adorable critters.That said, it’s probably not wise to choose what precon you’re going to add to your collection solely based on which face Commander you find the cutest. In deciding which deck is for you, you’ll first want to get a general idea of what its core archetype, themes, and mechanics.
Jul. 19, 2024
My favorite controller alternative is getting a sequel, and I couldn’t be more excited
The USB-C sequel we were all hoping for is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a bit of a weirdo, because while I review controllers for a living and love them dearly, I play most of my games these days on a PC with a funky keypad that looks a bit like a robot claw. The Azeron Cyborg is an ingenious little accessory that combines the best parts of a gaming keyboard with the ergonomics and thumbstick movement of a gamepad.
Jul. 19, 2024
New horror movie debuts to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, giving Longlegs some serious competition
Watch out Longlegs, Oddity is coming for you! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brand new horror film Oddity is givingLonglegsa run for its money in becoming the best scary movie of the year as it lands a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. At the time of release, the new creature feature managed to strike up a perfect 100% score onRotten Tomatoes.
Jul. 19, 2024
Scalpers targeting a limited-time Final Fantasy 14 promo event are hoarding boba to try and flip a mount to the MMO's community for up to $150 a pop
“People are ordering dozens of drinks to get multiple codes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas unveiled a limited-time collaboration campaign with boba tea chain Gong cha and the event’s adorable reward - a mount that scalpers are already selling for over $100 online. AmidFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s new content, a Shadowbringers-themed mount is back in the limelight thanks to a collab campaign between the MMO and a global tea franchise.
Jul. 19, 2024
Some kind sucker sold me the Buffy the Vampire Slayer PS2 game for less than ten bucks and it's aged surprisingly well
Now Playing | I’ve never been able to get my hands on Chaos Bleeds and now I’m never letting it go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Must be Ash Wednesday!” These are the words Xander Harris speaks after dusting a bad guy in Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Chaos Bleeds, and they make me deliriously happy. I clock Nicholas Brendon’s dry, sarcastic drawl almost instantly.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto had no idea about that major Star Wars cameo until he saw the finale
He was just as surprised as you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytestar Manny Jacinto was also taken by surprise by that major Star Wars cameo in the finale. Now, the following will delve intomajor spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 8, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! If you’re still reading, then you’ll know the finale featured a huge shock dark side cameo:Darth Plagueis.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Acolyte star Manny Jacinto reveals that Osha and Qimir holding hands in the finale was a last-minute change – and his idea
Manny Jacinto supports Oshamir When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytestar Manny Jacinto has revealed that Osha and Qimir’s big hand-holding moment was his idea. At the end ofThe Acolyte episode 8, Osha – who has decided to be Qimir’s dark side pupil – and Qimir stand watching the sunset. Qimir then reaches to put his hand over Osha’s on her lightsaber (which originally belonged to Sol, butOsha bled the kyber crystalafter learning he killed her mother).
Jul. 19, 2024
"I realized very quickly this was D&D": Astarion actor Neil Newbon sniffed out Baldur's Gate 3, or maybe Icewind Dale 3, and put in for 10 of the RPG's 12 races mid-Final Fantasy 16
“I’ll play a goblin holding a pint” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion immediately signed up to play 10 of the 12 in-game races while partway through doing performance capture for Final Fantasy 16 - because he knew it was linked to Dungeons & Dragons. Neil Newbon, who portrays Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3, revealed in the interview with BAFTA below that he was partway through filming performance capture in Hungary for Final Fantasy 16, when he heard about an interesting new project in the works elsewhere.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Boys creator teases "apocalyptic" final season: "They need to come together and save the world"
“There’s no way a show goes one more season after the events of that finale,” says Eric Kripke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for The Boys season 4. If you’ve yet to catch up, turn back now! Eric Kripke saysThe Boys season 5will present “the show’s version of the apocalypse”. Afterthe explosive season 4 finaledropped on Prime Video, the show’s creator broke down whatthatending means for the titular anti-Supe gang, and teased what to expect from the next chapter.
Jul. 19, 2024
The First Descendant names and shames thousands of players in its first "crackdown on abusive users"
Don’t use dodgy programs unless you want to find yourself on a Nexon watchlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendantdeveloper and publisher Nexon has delivered permanent bans to thousands of players in what the company calls its first-ever “crackdown on abusive users.” As part of the crackdown, in its onlinenotice, Nexon announced that more than 1,300 players have been perma-banned for creating, distributing, and using “unauthorized programs.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Rings of Power's The Stranger actor never asked the showrunners if he was playing Lord of the Rings character Gandalf
Exclusive: Daniel Weyman teases that the season 1 Gandalf tease may not be all it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Strangeris Gandalf; at least, that’s what most people seem to think. However, Daniel Weyman – who plays the mysterious character in The Rings of Power – doesn’t want anyone to commit to The Stranger being anyone in particular just yet.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Trailblazer ship in Star Wars Outlaws drew inspiration from an unlikely place: turtles
Preview | Exploring the creation of the Trailblazer ship with Ubisoft’s Massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to creating something new within the Star Wars universe, inspiration can sometimes come from the most unexpected of places. ForStar Wars Outlaws, developer Massive Entertainment not onlybrought to life a fresh cast, but it also designed a new ship in collaboration withLucasFilmthat we’ll be able to fly.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Witcher's '90s comics are getting an English translation more than 30 years after they were first published
The comics are based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s early stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher was a popular franchise long before the games and TV show transformed it into a major global franchise. It began as a series of novels by writer Andrzej Sapkowski which debuted in 1990 and quickly found a firm fan following. Three years later a comic book series, written by Maciej Parowski and illustrated by Bogusław Polch, was published in the pages of Polish magazine Komiks.
Jul. 19, 2024
The Acolyte’s [SPOILER] look was inspired by a Guillermo del Toro horror movie and Gollum’s early designs
My precious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte endingmay have wrapped up a fair chunk of the story in a galaxy far, far away – buta surprise villain is still waiting in the wings. Now, creator and showrunner Leslye Headland has opened up about the reveal of the mysterious figure, and what inspired its distinctive look. Spoilers forThe Acolyte finalefollow.
Jul. 19, 2024
This beautiful, Japanese mythology-inspired Metroidvania is far from a Hollow Knight clone, but it's exactly what you need while you wait for Silksong
Indie Spotlight | Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus is a gorgeous 2.D Metroidvania When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It can be hard to shake off the shadow of Hollow Knight when you’re making a 2D Metroidvania, but I can’t imagine that that’s too much of a concern for the developers of Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus. A diminutive silent protagonist, a mysterious world brought to life with gorgeous artwork, and a supporting cast of appropriately cryptic side characters aren’t the world’s most subtle nod to Team Cherry.
Jul. 19, 2024
Ubisoft shoots down delaying Star Wars Outlaws over widespread graphics complaints: "The level of quality of the world and the experience is really very high"
“We are really leveraging our engine, and I think people will love it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After an outpouring of negative comments surroundingStar Wars Outlaws' graphics,Ubisofthas said it won’t delay the open-world game, and is confident that “people will love it.” Earlier this month, IGN debuted 10 minutes of brand new gameplay for Star Wars Outlaws, seen in the video below.
Jul. 19, 2024
Watch out Tom Cruise! A new action star is in the making in this comedy about a grandmother on a revenge mission with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Big Screen Spotlight | Thelma star Fred Hechinger tells us about his new comedy, dinners with June Squibb, and playing a fictional version of his director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thelmaintroduces a new kind of action hero in 93-year-old Thelma Post, a pensioner on a mission of revenge. Played by Inside Out star June Squibb in her first leading role, her story begins as she’s tricked by scammers into sending $10,000 to supposedly help bail her grandson Danny out of jail.
Jul. 19, 2024
When is Deadpool and Wolverine on streaming? Here's the confirmed Disney Plus release date
A look ahead at when Deadpool and Wolverine will be streaming on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of (not-so-patiently) waiting, we now have a Deadpool and WolverineDisneyPlus release date. Better yet, it’s actuallyjustaround the corner, meaning we’ve got mere days to wait before we clap eyes on The Merc with the Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s claw-some mutant on Disney’s streaming service.
Jul. 19, 2024
While we wait for Simpsons: Hit and Run to leave PS2 purgatory, one modder flawlessly brings the cult-classic open-worlder to PS Vita
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Simpsons: Hit and Run might not have found its way onto modern consoles, but one modder has been working hard to get the yellow peeps onto two handheld systems. Using the game’s source code, modder ZenoArrows has unofficially ported the cult classic game to the PS Vita and Nintendo Switch. All you need to do is have the actual PC version’s source code downloaded - not the leaked source code, because those aren’t from “the final version” - and then head over toGitHubto follow the install instructions.
Jul. 19, 2024
Dev behind some of the best retro throwbacks on Switch turns an April Fools joke into a gorgeous Zelda-like with ’90s anime vibes
Divine Dynamo Flamefrit will be out on all platforms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When they noticed it was April Fool’s Day, fans were disappointed that developerInti Creates' teaserfor a 2D mech adventure called Divine Dynamo Flamefrit was only a joke. But the developer has now released a full trailer for Divine Dynamo to prove that the game is very real, and coming this year.
Jul. 18, 2024
"Iron Man is going to war": Marvel's new Iron Man #1 features Tony Stark's bizarre new "fury-powered" armor and a major returning foe
Iron Monger is back and Tony Stark will have to face him with his strange new “Improvised Iron Man” armor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has just announced the new creative team and direction for Iron Man, with a new Iron Man #1 launching in October. And frankly, the new story looks to be a big departure from Tony Stark’s most recent adventures, right down to strange new armor that’s been dubbed the “improvised Iron Man.
Jul. 18, 2024
"We didn’t make the game of our dreams": Splitgate 2 is a AAA FPS built to "last a decade or more" using everything the first FPS couldn't be, all in Unreal Engine 5
Back and better than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Proulx also promises “some seriously sick character skins and weapons” and base cosmetics that “look better than anything in our first game.” “From visuals to audio design to game modes, our goal was to deliver excellence to players,” he says. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Jul. 18, 2024
10,000-hour indie RPG goes free-to-play as devs aren't comfortable making "tens of thousands of dollars from people who don't play the game"
The puzzle RPG hybrid ditches its $20 price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Companies usually turn paid games into free-to-play releases to milk more money from their player base, à la Overwatch 2, but puzzling RPG Tactical Nexus has taken the opposite route - it’s going free-to-play because the developers don’t want people spending money. Team Tactical Nexus, in a recentblog post, announced that the game is actually ditching both its $20 price tag and its demo in favor of going free-to-play, or rather, free-to-keep.
Jul. 18, 2024
25 years later, Counter-Strike co-creator says Valve has "done a great job" with the FPS icon, and he still regrets "not balancing some of the weapons, such as the AWP"
He was surprised y’all liked DE_Dust so much, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Counter-Strike turns 25 andValveplows ahead withwhat’s now Counter-Strike 2, co-creator Minh Le, opposite Jesse Cliffe in the original CS team, reckons the house of Steam has “done a great job” with the now-iconic FPS. Speaking withSpillHistorie(in English, though it’s a Norwegian site – thanks,PC Gamer), Le says “I’m happy with how things turned out with Valve, with regards to selling the IP to them.
Jul. 18, 2024
3 streams, 8 hours, and 136 attempts later, veteran Elden Ring DLC streamer beats Messmer on PS5 and PC at the same time using a controller and a dance pad
MissMikkaa’s on it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you thought you were remotely good atElden Ring, think again, because streamer MissMikkaa has beaten two Messmers, at the same time, fighting one using a dance pad as a controller. Not content withbeating every main Shadow of the Erdtree boss with a dance pad, MissMikkaa took things to the next level recently, starting a challenge run where she’d play two versions of the Elden Ring DLC at the same time.
Jul. 18, 2024
Absolute Batman heads up the first wave of a new Ultimates-style universe as part of DC's All In comic book line refresh
The Absolute Universe recasts DC’s core heroes as “underdogs” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re a week ahead of this year’sSan Diego Comic Con, but DC just dropped one of the year’s biggest comics bombshells – albeit one that has been rumored for a while now. Spearheaded by writers Scott Snyder and Joshua Williamson, DC is launching All In, a new initiative that will signal big changes to both the regularDC comics, and the launch of a brand new Absolute comics line starring revamped versions of the publisher’s most iconic characters.
Jul. 18, 2024
After 22 years, the remastered version of a cult classic Game Boy Advance JRPG just appeared on Steam with a bunch of user-friendly updates
Now’s your chance to play Riviera: The Promised Land When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Promised Land remaster first releasedon Switchin Japan this February, and then oniOSand theGoogle Playstore with Japanese localization earlier this summer. This new Steam port is the first to offer an English interface with English audio and subtitles. Riviera: The Promised Land is a battle between angels, demons, and more angels.
Jul. 18, 2024
After five years in development, lead behind the massive Fallout London mod says "If it’s an awful launch then we’ll probably all just go to sleep"
Various delays set the release back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggestFallout 4mods ever, Fallout London, is finally within reach after five long years of development - and its creators seem just as anxious as players to see its launch. After attempting to resolve the issues between Fallout London and the base game’s next-gen patch, the team decided to continue development on the mod and simply request that playersrevert the Fallout 4 updateto ensure that everything works.
Jul. 18, 2024
Apex Legend's Steam score buckles after 41,072 reviews in 30 days leave it 'Overwhelmingly Negative,' as fans voice frustrations over recent battle pass changes
It’s not a good time for Respawn’s shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apex Legends is being review-bombed on Steam from players speaking out about the recent changes to the battle royale game’s Battle Pass. Earlier this month, EA announced that althoughApex Legends seasons will be producing twice as many Battle Passesgoing forward, you’ll no longer be able to earn them in-game.
Jul. 18, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows romance will boast "more developed relationships" for Naoe and Yasuke, says Ubisoft lead
Ubisoft’s latest is bringing back romance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnAssassin’s Creed Shadowslead has explained how romantic relationships will work for dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke. In the video below, YouTuber JorRaptor speaks to Assassin’s Creed Shadows associate narrative director Brooke Davies about romance in the forthcomingUbisoftgame. Davies says that what’s “unique in Shadows is we’re going to have some more developed relationships,” letting Naoe and Yasuke get to know side characters better.
Jul. 18, 2024
Beloved action TV show from the 2000s is being brought back to life as a movie
24 is getting a feature-length film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 24, the beloved action-packed TV show from the 2000s, is being brought back to life as a movie – though it’ll be presented in a “very interesting way”, promises producer Brian Grazer. “Imagine has always played in that zone where there is that high probability chance that it will be successful in movie theaters,” the Imagine Entertainment co-founder explained, during an appearance on MSNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ last month (perVariety).
Jul. 18, 2024
Best Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals 2024: all the biggest discounts available now
Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals are here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Best deals3.FAQ We’ve now entered the second day of October’s Amazon Prime Day Nintendo Switch deals, which means things are heating up. You only have until midnight tonight to claim these offers, though I expect we’ll see more of those bundles in the coming weeks.
Jul. 18, 2024
Best Prime Day gaming deals 2024, from PS5 to Nintendo Switch
Time is running out for discounts on Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC gaming deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Today’s best deals3.FAQ GamesRadar+ is rounding up the very best Prime Day gaming deals as and when we find them to make sure you don’t miss out. That includes some top-tierPrime Day PS5 dealsalongside the very bestLego Prime Day dealson sets like Super Mario’s Piranha Plant, killerPrime Day gaming laptop deals, and more.
Jul. 18, 2024
BioWare legend says "super" Dragon Age: The Veilguard fans making "a lot of really educated guesses" probably know more about the RPG than they think
“Some of them are pretty right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWareveteran Mark Darrah reveals that longtime “super fans” of the fantasy RPG series might already know what’s to come inDragon Age: The Veilguard- or at least some of it. The decade-long wait for a newDragon Ageentry is quickly coming to an end, meaning that fan theories are doing rounds online as players speculate - but these speculations could come to fruition, according to former executive producer Mark Darrah.
Jul. 18, 2024
Cobra Kai season 6 release schedule: when is part 3 on Netflix?
The release window for Cobra Kai season 6, part 3 has been revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 episodes of Cobra Kai season 6 are now available on Netflix (read ourCobra Kai season 6, part 2 reviewfor the latest verdict), but there are still more entries to come in the final season of the Karate Kid sequel series.
Jul. 18, 2024
Cobra Kai season 6, part 1 review: "Feels more like an epilogue than a brand new season"
Cobra Kai emerges for a final year of fights, feuds, and karate wars – but shorn of the sense of peril that turned the show into an unlikely hit. What remains is a predictable, frictionless third of a season that may turn viewers off before it hits the finale. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 18, 2024
Concord marks PlayStation's bold return to first-party shooters, but I don't see it filling the void left by Overwatch 2 anytime soon
Opinion | Concord isn’t Destiny 2 meets Overwatch, but it is an exceptionally solid arena shooter with real potential When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You know that an FPS is doing something right when the reload animation is as gratifying of a reward for emptying a clip as racking another point on the scoresheet. It’s the smallest details that shine brightest in Concord.
Jul. 18, 2024
DC Comics is going All In on new story arcs for its entire lineup including Batman and Superman this October, but stresses that it's "not a retcon or reboot"
Plus new creative teams for Detective Comics and Green Arrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the sameYoutubepresentation that announcedthe launch of DC’s new All In initiativeand the founding of the Absolute Universe, Joshua Williamson and Scott Snyder also revealed some of the changes that will be coming to the main ongoing DCU titles. All In is a new initiative that splits most of DC’s superhero titles into two separate, but linked, strands.
Jul. 18, 2024
Diablo 4 class designer says they went a little too hard on Spiritborn and some things "didn't make the cut," but some "favorite" ideas may return "in the future"
Vessel of Hatred’s new class allowed the Diablo devs the freedom to try new things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is getting a new class in October thanks to its upcoming DLC, Vessel of Hatred, and according to the devs, some ideas for it that “maybe didn’t make the cut” could end up returning later down the line.
Jul. 18, 2024
Do you need a PSN account to play Concord on PC?
Concord players on PC will need a PlayStation Network account to connect to the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you need a PSN account to play Concord on PC? The short answer is yes so you’ll need to link your Steam account. As the previousHelldivers 2debacle proved, this forced account linking isn’t a popular move amongst players, but it is strictly necessary for Concord, and probably will remain that way as a PSN account is apparently required for crossplay and cross-progression.
Jul. 18, 2024
Dune TV show featuring Vikings, Heartbreak High, and Kingsman stars unveils new trailer – and confirms November release date
The Bene Gesserit are back, and up to some House of the Dragon-style scheming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Prophecy, a TV series based in the same world as Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi blockbusters, has unveiled a new trailer – and confirmed it’ll premiere in November on HBO and Max. Set 10,000 years before Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides was dubbed the Lisan al-Gaib inDuneandDune: Part Two, the show “follows sisters Valya and Tula Harkonnen as they combat forces that threaten the future of humanity, and establish the fabled sect known as the Bene Gesserit.
Jul. 18, 2024
Dungeons of Hinterberg review: "A charming adventure that pairs radical fights with moments of peaceful reflection"
Dungeons of Hinterberg is a charming, photogenic puzzle game that pairs radical fights and platforming action with delightful moments of peaceful reflection. There’s a constant challenge and a feeling of forward motion through a well-paced narrative with a meaningful message. Balanced gameplay that never feels stale Gripping and well-paced Unique approach to RPG stats Might feel hand-holdy for pro puzzlers Transactional incentives undermine message Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 18, 2024
Fallout season 2 scripts are already finished and Prime Video boss thinks fans will be "happy" with how quickly the show is set to return
“We’ve got a plan that we’re moving very fast on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout season 2could be returning to our screens sooner than we thought. According to Vernon Sanders, Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, the next installment of the video game adaptation has already been written and things are moving “very fast” behind the scenes.
Jul. 18, 2024
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's new raid ranked among the MMO's best as fans praise its "neat twists on mechanics" and "amazing f***ing music"
The Arcadion is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s latest raid, the Arcadion, is already a massive hit, so much so that many MMORPG enjoyers are even placing it as one of the game’s best raids. “Having slept on it, I feel confident in saying Arcadion wing one as a whole is the best normal difficulty eight-man content [Creative Business Unit 3] has put out,” one Reddit userwrites, noting that although there are “individual fights in other raids that peak higher,” as it stands, “every single fight in Arcadion so far has been delightful.
Jul. 18, 2024
Flintlock: Siege of Dawn isn't a Soulslike or an action RPG – it's a Souls-lite designed to help newcomers discover "what's so great about this genre"
After making “very much a Soulslike” with Ashen, the Flintlock team is trying to create a new subgenre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A lot of what we really enjoyed doing is taking these polar opposite things and smashing them together.” When I speak to creative director Simon Dasan and his team just ahead ofSummer Game Fest, Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is just a month away, and with the spectre ofShadow of the Erdtreehanging over the entire event, it’s clear that developer A44 is keen to establish a space for it in an increasingly busy Soulslike market.
Jul. 18, 2024
From Kay's wrist tattoo of Nix to ND-5's jacket, Star Wars Outlaws' characters have been designed to be "very authentic" but also "very new"
Preview | A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of Kay, Nix, and ND-5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The chance to bring new characters to life in a galaxy far, far away inStar Wars Outlawswas a dream come true for the team at Massive. But as associate art director Marthe Jonkers explained at the studio in Malmo, Sweden, they first had to try and get a handle on how you design characters that are memorable, unique, “but still very Star Wars”.
Jul. 18, 2024
Gamers have been voting with their wallet for years – that's why 82% of US players reportedly made freemium in-game purchases last year
A new report also found 62% of adults over 18 are gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’d asked me what this figure would’ve been, as someone who’s been writing about games for over 10 years, I would’ve guessed it’d be pretty high, but 82% beats even my expectations. There are more, arguably more interesting stats in the report, and this sort of data can only yield a vertical slice of a much larger market.
Jul. 18, 2024
Ghost and Kingpin join the fray in Venom: Separation Anxiety #3 preview
Check out a preview of interior pages from Venom: Separation Anxiety #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom’s feud with the Purple Man is heating up in Venom: Separation Anxiety #3, and we’ve got a preview of fresh hot interior pages that feature the Lethal Protector crossing paths with both Ghost and Kingpin on his quest to stop Marvel’s vicious mind controlling villain.
Jul. 18, 2024
How to beat the Once Human Treant boss
The hulking Treant boss in Once Human looks tough but isn’t actually that hard to kill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beating the Once Human Treant boss isn’t as hard as it seems, but you need to first remove its invincibility and make sure you focus its weak points. This boss is the regional Great One for the Broken Delta area of the map, found within the Gaia Cliff Monolith.
Jul. 18, 2024
How to complete the Destiny 2 NES004 quest
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 Planetary Assimilation PistonsDestiny 2 Encoded LogDestiny 2 Aberrant Action Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more How to get the Destiny 2 Doki Doki armor sets Destiny 2 is kind of a mess right now: bugs are making it harder to enjoy my favorite MMO and it only seems to be getting worse
Jul. 18, 2024
How to farm XP in Flintlock and earn Reputation
Farming Reputation in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is best done through rapid 1-on-1 fights with enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Flintlock XP farm method is based around quickly building your Reputation multiplier in a safe, controllable way - and that’s done through a bunch of easy, low-risk fights. Experience in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is referred to as “Reputation” in-game, but there’s no real distinction - it’s a points system used to acquire skills and weapon upgrades, with Reputation / XP obtained through playing the game skillfully, defeating enemies and completing quests.
Jul. 18, 2024
I've seen The Sims 4 Lovestruck's new turn-ons and turn-offs feature, and I'm pleased to say it looks like it's even better than it was in The Sims 2
Out with the old, in with the new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithThe Sims 4soon getting Lovestruck,EA’s spiciest expansion pack yet, it’s the best time to be a Simmer - especially as a longtime stan looking forward to returning features like The Sims 2’s chemistry system. According to the pack’s feature producer, Sims' attraction to one another in Lovestruck will be based on things like the new turn-ons and turn-offs.
Jul. 18, 2024
Inside Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred and the series' first new mainline class in 10 years: "Maybe I can mix my Barbarian and Rogue together"
Preview: The Spiritborn is good enough to tempt me into breaking one of my worst RPG habits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzarddoesn’t often add a new class to Diablo’s ranks, but Vessel of Hatred’s Spiritborn swiftly makes the case for their introduction. The martial arts-styled warrior brings something new and seamless to the familiar sights of Nahantu while respecting a time-honored tradition of popping fleshy loot piñatas with reckless abandon.
Jul. 18, 2024
Ironing out Diablo 4's first new class, Blizzard went through "like 60" prototype skills: "What feels fun? What's different? What's working for people?"
Making the Spiritborn sounds tough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s developers went through 60 different prototype skills trying to figure out how the new Spiritborn class should play. The Spiritborn is Diablo 4’s first brand-new class, never-before-seen in Blizzard’s action RPG series, and it’s landing as part of the Vessel of Hatred expansion later this year. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to Diablo 4 class designer Bjorn Mikkelson about how the development team at Blizzard designed the Spiritborn, and it was more difficult than you might think.
Jul. 18, 2024
Is Concord crossplay between PS5 and PC?
Using crossplay in Concord you can connect cross-platform with both PlayStation and PC players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Concord crossplay is a feature for Firewalk’s hero shooter, letting those on PS5 and PC scrap in frantic multiplayer matches. This means the game has a much larger pool of players, and you’ll be able to play with your friends, even if you’re not on the the same platform.
Jul. 18, 2024
It sounds like all the tech behind planet-spanning survival game Light No Fire is hiding within No Man's Sky's massive new update
Opinion | This week didn’t bring any news on Hello Games' ambitious next project, but are there some clues hiding in plain sight? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Skycreator Sean Murray has spent a week hypingLight No Firefans up, with a string of earth emoji-filled tweets that made it look like he might have something to say about his upcoming planet-sized survival game.
Jul. 18, 2024
Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy maestro Tetsuya Nomura has a "huge number of game proposals" and probably countless zipper-infested protags "lying dormant"
Nomura still has plenty of new ideas that have yet to see the light of day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts steward Tetsuya Nomura has many gestating game ideas in the vault, so there might still be plenty of new characters tied up in belts and zippers in our future. Square Enix’s Tetsuya Nomura - often credited as the creator of Kingdom Hearts’Disneymultiverse mash-up and a frequent character designer and creative lead on the Final Fantasy series - recently sat down to do a three-way interview withFamitsuand Takumi Isobe, the director behind upcoming action RPGReynatis, which is actually getting a crossover with cult classic The World Ends With You, a game that Nomura produced.
Jul. 18, 2024
Knives Out 3 star praises "rare director" Rian Johnson as she teases the Daniel Craig-led sequel
Exclusive: Cailee Spaeny can’t stop gushing about Wake Up Dead Man’s Rian Johnson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knives Out 3 may have only just started filming, but star Cailee Spaeny is full of praise for writer-director Rian Johnson. Exclusively in the new subscriber issue ofTotal Film, which featuresAlien: Romuluson the cover, the actor, whose recent works includePriscillaandCivil War, describes Johnson as a “rare breed” of filmmaker.
Jul. 18, 2024
Legendary MMO speedrunner "can finally play the game again" after a 1,758-hour record for one of Old School RuneScape's most brutal challenges
He box jonge has done it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Polishing off of one of the most demanding video game speedruns you could possibly come up with, Old School RuneScape player he box jonge recently maxed out one of the MMO’s Ultimate Ironman accounts in a mere 1,758 hours and 45 minutes. You may know he box jongeas the holder of the 771-hour speedrun recordfor maxing out a normal, unrestricted OSRS account.
Jul. 18, 2024
Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark compare House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power to their new horror movie
Exclusive: Here’s a new look at Starve Acre, a new horror movie from Daniel Kokotajlo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt Smith and Morfydd Clark are some of the biggest names in the fantasy world right now, thanks to their leading roles in House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power respectively. However, their next project is on a much smaller, and altogether more sinister, scale.
Jul. 18, 2024
New Beetlejuice 2 trailer is a a wacky, macabre joyride with Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder
A new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice trailer is here, and it’s packed with all the macabre, wacky shenanigans you could wish for with the return of Michael Keaton’s ghost. In the clip, which you can watch above, Winona Ryder’s Lydia Deetz summons Beetlejuice for an unlikely team-up in order to save her daughter, Astrid, who is played by Jenna Ortega.
Jul. 18, 2024
Over 7 years since its launch and with a new console on the horizon, Nintendo is finally releasing a Switch accessory that you'd think would have been available from the start
That’s right: it’s a new Joy-Con Charging Stand! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has announced the Joy-Con Charging Stand accessory, a welcome but somewhat bizarre addition to the console after seven years on the market. Earlier today, Nintendo unveiled the Joy-Con Charging Stand (Two Way) accessory, as shown in the tweet below. Extending from any USB-C plug, the accessory can basically charge two Joy-Con controllers for your Nintendo Switch at once, either horizontally using a stand or lying flat on a vertical surface.
Jul. 18, 2024
Prime Day PS5 deals 2024: Some of the best offers are still live
Somehow, Prime Day PS5 deals have survived… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Quick LinksConsole dealsAccessoriesGamesFAQs Prime Day PS5 deals are surprisingly still ongoing, despite the event’s official end time on Wednesday. Usually, we see a few deals linger a while after an event like this, but heading into the weekend, we still have discounts on the PS5 console, as well as some of its best accessories and games.
Jul. 18, 2024
Shadowrun and BattleTech's beloved strategy studio teases first new game after finding independence and suffering mass layoffs in 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harebrained Schemes, the acclaimed studio behind strategy hits BattleTech and Shadowrun Returns, is teasing something brand new. The strategy-centric studio tweeted a teaser video just yesterday (see below), showing off a shadowy, futuristic city with what appears to be a crater gaping in the middle, before jumping to a view of a planet with a cloud of debris hanging over it.
Jul. 18, 2024
The 32 greatest time travel movies
You don’t need a DeLorean to revisit these time travel gems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you had the means to travel in time, where would you go? The past, or the future? For so long, filmmakers have wondered this same question, with more time travel movies than you can count. At least some of them happen to be - ahem,timelessclassics.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Acolyte season 2: everything we know about a potential new season
Here’s what’s been said so far about The Acolyte season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte season 2 hasn’t been officially greenlit just yet, but there ismorethan enough reason to head back to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars’High Republic era. Not only has creator and showrunner Leslye Headland addressed a potential new season multiple times in recent weeks,The Acolyte season 1 endinghas dropped several breadcrumbs that demand to be picked up and explored in future episodes.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Acolyte's big new arrival is already the focus of Sith theories
A newcomer in The Acolyte is already the subject of speculation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 8was packed with major moments, but one deceptively small introduction could be hiding a massively important character. The following will contain spoilers for The Acolyte finale, so make sure you’re up to date before you read on! In the episode, David Harewood’s Senator Rayencourt is introduced.
Jul. 18, 2024
“If the sales don’t stagnate, we can actually live off of this”: Dev of open-world horror game says “lifelong dream” may come true after promising early access launch
Envelope is out now on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Norwegian developer Skaar Game Productions is enthusiastic about early access sales for its new open-world horror gameEnvelope, emphasizing the importance of community support for independent games. “If the sales don’t stagnate, we can actually live off of this [game],” Skaar writeson Twitter. “Keep streaming and uploading videos, everything helps a lot.
Jul. 18, 2024
The anime studio behind Attack on Titan is remaking a fan-favorite '90s show for Netflix, and it just got its first trailer
Ranma ½ is getting remade and it’s coming to streaming too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news was announced byNetflix Japanon Twitter. The streamer posted the show’s official trailer, captioned, “New anime “Ranma ½. It will be exclusively distributed on Netflix immediately after the broadcast on October 6th.” Netflix also included a brief synopsis, which reads: “After training, Ranma acquires a mysterious constitution that allows him to turn back into a woman when poured with water, and a man when poured with hot water.
Jul. 18, 2024
The best Skills in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn
The best Skills in Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn are those that focus on control and common use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn skills and abilities will vary depending on your preferred playstyle, but ultimately I found that certain skills were far more valuable than others - namely, those that were commonly used, focused on crowd control to limit enemies, and empowered those talents that Nor uses frequently anyway.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Binding of Isaac creator's roguelike about cat eugenics is almost "content complete" after spending 12 years in and out of development
From Super Meat Boy follow-up to turn-based tactics game, Mewgenics is nearing the finish line When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Edmund McMillen, the creator behind one of the most popular roguelikes The Binding of Isaac, has a new update on his long-awaited, cat-themed strategy game. Development seems to be chugging along much more smoothly though, as a recentblog postfrom McMillen explains that there are only “three main things left on our plate.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Boys changes its season 4 finale title as Amazon issues trigger warning over scenes viewers "may find disturbing"
The Boys has changed its season 4 finale title in light of recent events When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has changed the title ofThe Boys season 4finale and released an accompanying trigger warning after eerie parallels to real world events. Following the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trump on July 13, ‘Assassination Run’ is now titled ‘Season Four Finale’.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Boys season 4 ending explained: how it sets up the final season
The beginning of the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4sure packed a lot into its season finale.Previously titled ‘Assassination Run’, the Prime Video series made good on its promise with a fast-paced episode filled with political intrigue, shifting loyalties, and more than one shocking death. So, what just went down? And how does it set upThe Boys season 5?
Jul. 18, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 8 recap and Easter eggs: Is this the end of Billy Butcher as we know him?
The finale is here, and boy is it bloody When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s here: the final episode ofThe Boys season 4. And while it has been a wild ride this season with the introduction of a whole gaggle of new Supes and some serious character development for Billy Butcher and his Boys, the fourth installment of Eric Kripke’s diabolical superhero spoof well and truly went out with a bang.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Boys season 4 post-credits scene explained - a surprise return from a fan-favorite
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on The Boys season 4? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is there aThe Boys season 4post-credits scene? That’s the question on every fan’s lips as we head into the season finale,episode 8, which has beennewly titled‘Season Four Finale’ following recent real-life events which share eerie parallels with the superhero show.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Boys season 5 release date speculation, cast, plot, and more news
The Boys season 5 is heading our way! Here’s everything you need to know about Homelander’s return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5 is officially in the works, and, sadly, it will mark the end of Prime Video’s wild superhero show. Don’t worry, though, because that only means that the final season will be more savage than ever before, as Billy Butcher and company say goodbye for good.
Jul. 18, 2024
The First Descendant updates the icons it was accused of ripping off from Destiny 2 to reflect the looter shooter's "unique identity"
Whatever that might be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendanthas changed some icon designs that almost exactly matched those found in Destiny 2. When free-to-play looter shooter The First Descendant came out last month, accusations that developer Nexon had ripped off icon images fromBungieswirled across the internet, as at least a dozen in-game icons shared weirdly similar designs with Destiny 2’s, with only colors or other small details changed.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Marvel movies and shows to watch before Deadpool and Wolverine
Here’s what MCU movies and shows to add to your list before watching Deadpool and Wolverine. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithDeadpool and Wolverinefinally releasing in cinemas, it’s time to do some homework and break down all the Marvel movies and shows you need to watch before the sequel. If you read ourDeadpool and Wolverine review, then you know that you don’t want to miss this one or have any gaps in your MCU knowledge before buying your cinema ticket.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Sims 4 Lovestruck expansion looks good, but the free base game update accompanying it looks even better
Curved pools, you say? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an exciting time forThe Sims 4- not only is the Lovestruck expansion pack coming soon, but a free base game update containing some of our most highly requested features is, too. AsEA’s spiciest expansion pack yetapproaches, we Simmers have a lot to look forward to. If vibrating heart-shaped beds aren’t your thing, perhaps a virtual Tinder-like dating app is - or, like me, you may be most excited for content coming in the free base game update alongside the DLC rather than what’s included within the expansion pack itself.
Jul. 18, 2024
Twisters star Glen Powell reportedly starring in a remake of a '90s cult favorite action movie
The summer of Glen Powell continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TwistersandTop Gun: Maverickstar Glen Powell could be starring in a remake of ’90s cult classic Backdraft. Imagine Entertainment co-founder and movie producer Brian Grazer revealed the news onCNBCa few weeks ago, though no further details are available just yet. “These formats of the late ’90s and the 2000s have become very important because the streamers, or studios, are right now even more risk-averse,” Grazer reflected.
Jul. 18, 2024
Watch out, Dune 2 – Alien: Romulus is a new contender for this year's best popcorn bucket
A Xenomorph popcorn bucket has landed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new video shared by Cinemark Theatres on Twitter shows off the bucket, which is in the shape of a Xenomorph’s head. The intricate design makes it look pretty life-like – aside from the opening in the top of the skull for the popcorn, of course. You can watch the clip below.
Jul. 18, 2024
We're down to the final survivor of the Nintendo Wii U and 3DS online shutdown, as the last connected player keeps on trucking on dead Mario Kart 7 servers over 100 days later
The last player standing says it’s “a bittersweet moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The survivor in question is Twitter user @fishguy6564, who has remained connected to Mario Kart 7’s online mode for over three months. Up until May 13, fishguy6564 wasn’t left alone in racing game purgatory, as a second racer, Marioiscool246, had also managed to stay online, with the two setting up bots to race against each other repeatedly.
Jul. 18, 2024
Where to find all Once Human Long Journey photo locations for the Glass Jellyfish
The Glass Jellyfish wants you to take pictures for her at set locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Once Human Long Journey mission, to ‘talk to the glass jellyfish by the beach’, can be found on the eastern coast of the Rippleby area of the map. It’s a simple task where you find the ‘jellyfish’ is the spirit of a girl trying to finish a trip she was meant to take with her father.
Jul. 18, 2024
Where to find the Sunbury Middle School Mystical Crate in Once Human
Getting through Chuckles' Carnival of Doom in Once Human requires you to unrig the clown’s game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looting the Once Human Sunbury Middle School Mystical Crate will get you some fragments for a new armor set, but you’ve got to climb up to the school’s roof to get it. Thankfully, getting up there is quite easy thanks to all the scaffolding.
Jul. 18, 2024
The Alien TV show we’ve all been waiting for has wrapped filming, with Noah Hawley promising "something special"
Welcome to Earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alien TV show has startled us with a series of surprise updates, including that the FX show has just finished production. Hawley teased: “If people wanted a television series based on the world of Alien, I think I’m gonna give them something special.” Alien: Earth will be a prequel that takes place 30 years before the 1979 Ridley Scott-directed original.
Jul. 18, 2024
World of Warcraft and other MMO veterans form new studio to make something that combines "cozy escapism and true crime"
The Swedish developer is working on a MMORPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some World of Warcraft, IMVU, and Star Stable veterans have joined to form a new studio based in Sweden, Blue Scarab Entertainment, which is currently working on a cozy new IP that also borrows from true crime. “The team’s first project is well underway,” Blue Scarab says in a July 17 introduction posted toits website.
Jul. 17, 2024
You can get the best game on PS5 for $30 right now thanks to Prime Day
Seasons don’t fear the reaper… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Returnal is one of very few first-party exclusive games that understood the PS5 assignment, in my opinion. And that’s coming from a guy who usually dislikes roguelikes. Returnal has it all, from using haptic feedback and trigger resistance cleverly, to a structure that feels narratively relevant, to making something that caters to a PlayStation player base that’s getting a little older.
Jul. 17, 2024
A witch turns to extreme measures to reunite with her lost love in this preview of romance comic revival Roxy
The classic comic returns with a new special, 50 years later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We announcedthe return of classic British romance comic Roxyback in April, and now we’ve got an exclusive preview of one of the stories from the hotly-anticipated revival. ‘Flowers for Agatha’ byRagwort Woodwriter and artist Sarah Gordon is one of four new tales from the comic, which also contains work from Alex de Campi, Erica Henderson, Magdalene Visaggio, Sterric, Nadia Shammas, and Jaws Stone.
Jul. 17, 2024
After 23 years, Sonic Adventure's Chao Garden mode returns in an indie game with a zombie protag, cute pets, and Stardew Valley inspirations
Babo Bay is promising all the right stuff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic stans, it’s happening for real this time - someone’s finally making the Chao Garden game you’ve all been dreaming about for two decades (not me, though, I’ve only been asking for this since I played Sonic Adventure a couple months back, so, thank you, universe).
Jul. 17, 2024
After a historic success with Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, Yakuza's dev will announce a new game in September
This could be a new Yakuza game, or a Judgment title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next game from Yakuza series developer Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio will be unveiled later this year in September at the Tokyo Game Show. In a livestream yesterday, a replay of which can be seen below, several Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio personnel, including studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama, announced that the developer’s next game would be unveiled at Tokyo Game Show later this year.
Jul. 17, 2024
Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals 2024: What to grab if you still want a deal
Prime Day Kindle deals are over for another year, but a few accessories can still be claimed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Quick linksKindle AccessoriesFAQs Prime Day Kindle deals are officially over and out for another calendar year. In all honesty, the number of Kindle devices on offer this time around was weaker than expected, but a few standout offers on the Scribe and Paperwhite were welcome.
Jul. 17, 2024
Avengers: Endgame directors in talks to make a shock return to Marvel to helm next two Avengers movies
Joe and Anthony Russo may come back to Marvel Studios for the one movie they said could make it happen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprise move,Marvel Studiosis reportedly courting none other than Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame directors Joe and Anthony Russo to helm Avengers 5 and 6, according toTHR. That’s something Marvel Studios presidentKevin Feige specifically said wasn’t going to happen.
Jul. 17, 2024
Batman and Robin: Year One explores Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson's earliest adventures as the Dynamic Duo
The new series is co-plotted by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s famousYear Onestrand returns in October with a brand new series focused on the dynamic duo. Batman and Robin: Year One is a 12-issue limited series from the superstar team of writer Mark Waid,Fire Power artist Chris Samnee(who also co-plotted the new series), and colorist Matheus Lopes that flashes back to the first 12 months of Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson’s partnership.
Jul. 17, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Aberrant Action god roll to chase
The Aberrant Action Sidearm, added as part of Echoes Act 2, has one particularly great Solar roll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Aberrant Action Sidearm is a spicy, new weapon for Echoes Act 2, with one particularly hot god roll up for grabs. As the first Solar-damage Rocket Frame Sidearm, Aberrant Action gets access to a couple of really useful perks that synergise well with Solar and Prismatic Subclasses, so it’s worth chasing this weapon down in any of the Echoes activities inDestiny 2.
Jul. 17, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Wild Style god rolls to chase
Get the Destiny 2 Wild Style Grenade Launcher in Nightfall Strikes, which comes with a diverse perk selection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting a Destiny 2 Wild Style god roll isn’t easy as it’s a Nightfall weapon, but Disorienting Grenades might be its best perk that you should be looking out for. Disorienting Grenades turns Wild Style into more of a support weapon, so it’s direct damage isn’t great, but the stunning effect is massively useful inDestiny 2PvE activities – fire off some Wild Style grenades at a crowd of enemies, then let your primary weapon, heavy weapon, and abilities do the work while your foes stumble around.
Jul. 17, 2024
Best Prime Day Lego deals 2024 still live
The brick bargains are officially over, but some offers have stuck around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Best deals3.FAQ To save you the faff of digging through this price-cut avalanche, the GamesRadar+ team and I have rounded up the best Prime Day Lego deals that are worth a spot in your collection. Yes, it’s true that savings on thebest Lego setsare often held back until Black Friday… but not this year, it seems.
Jul. 17, 2024
Channing Tatum says he went to dark places to play his "psychopathic" character in Zoë Kravitz’s new thriller Blink Twice
Exclusive: Channing Tatum opens up about playing against type in the new thriller as we get a new look at Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zoë Kravitz’s directorial debut Blink Twice is a tense thriller dissecting wealth, lust, and power. For one of its stars, Channing Tatum, it also meant leaning into some dark places to create his performance as a billionaire tech mogul.
Jul. 17, 2024
Crunchyroll is making some of our favorite anime free for a limited time only
The streamer is adding 20 shows including Haikyu and Run with the Wind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans, Crunchyroll is making some of its best sports-themed anime shows completely free to stream. But there’s a catch, they will only be available for a short time. Anime streaming serviceCrunchyrollhas added 20 heavy-hitting sports anime shows to its already available catalog.
Jul. 17, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine track list is revealed and it includes one perfect meta song choice
If Hugh Jackman can sing, can Wolverine? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might feel like a bit of a stretch to imagineDeadpool and Wolverinein a full-on musical dance number in their upcoming movie, but given Hugh Jackman’s well-known musical theater background, it’s well within the realm of possibility - especially considering that the newly unveiled track list for the soundtrack to Deadpool and Wolverine includes ‘The Greatest Show,’ a song performed by Jackman himself along with Zendaya and Zac Efron for his film The Greatest Showman.
Jul. 17, 2024
Deadpool references Spider-Man for 0.1 seconds in the new Deadpool and Wolverine trailer and that’s made everyone desperate for a crossover
A familiar Spidey pose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From snikt-snikt to thwip-thwip, the newDeadpool and Wolverinetrailer has referenced everyone’s favorite webhead – and it’s got fans clamoring for a crossover. The new teaser, which you can see below, has plenty of action from Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth and Hugh Jackman’s returning Wolverine. In one moment, though, you can see Deadpool mimic Spider-Man’s iconic web-shooting pose.
Jul. 17, 2024
Dwarf Fortress publisher isn't bothered about the cult classic hitting its 120,000 player peak again: "We're not here to make as much money as possible"
“It’s fine if we’ve ‘peaked’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dwarf Fortress' publisher reckons the smash hit management game will never reignite the 120,000-concurrent-player success from its Steam launch again, but that’s not even remotely a problem for them or the developers. Kitfox Games, which publishes everything fromCaves of Qudand Boyfriend Dungeons to Six Ages, recently put out ablog postdelving into the advantages and potential pitfalls of early access development because “the human element has been largely missing from the conversation,” as well as the different types of early access that studios might pursue.
Jul. 17, 2024
EA Sports FC 25 guide hub with tips for Ultimate Team, Career Mode and more
Get essential tips for every part of the game in our EA FC 25 guide hub When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our FC 25 guide hub is picking up pace as Christmas approaches, and footy obsessives sink deeper into the latest FIFA follow-up. Ultimate Team is the focus as ever, but there are new elements to enjoy too – such as brilliant five-on-five mode Rush.
Jul. 17, 2024
Elden Ring investigator bravely tries to explain Shadow of the Erdtree’s little wormy guys, finds little wormy legs we weren’t supposed to see (which I need you to see)
You’re not ready for this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reputable Elden Ring sleuth Zullie the Witch decided to analyze the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC’s yawningblue worms, and ended up discovering even more unsettling information than they started with. Did you know that the spaghetti-shaped glow worms have human feet? Yeah, there’s a lot more to thesefan-favoritepool noodles than it seems.
Jul. 17, 2024
Elden Ring player discovers a bugged wall in a Shadow of the Erdtree dungeon that makes players fall to their deaths: "Thus began my villain arc"
This could only end one way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreedungeon has a crucial bug, and monstrous players have been using it to lure others to their deaths. In the northwestern region of the hugeShadow of the Erdtree map, you can find the Rauh Ruins area. Near the very western border of the DLC’s map, you can find the Scorpion River Catacombs, a downright miserable dungeon with Death Blight-inducing traps and enemies, all preceding the pretty intimidating Death Knight boss at the very end.
Jul. 17, 2024
Even after the Baldur's Gate RPGs, BioWare vet says Dragon Age: The Veilguard was when the dev "finally said out loud" it's best at "telling stories through characters"
“You literally cannot save the world without these characters,” adds Veilguard’s creative director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas been described as a moment of focus forBioWare, a studio finally returning to one of its pillar IPs after 10often-troubledyears away. With its next single player RPG, studio veteran Mark Darrah, a former Dragon Age producer now working as a consultant on Veilguard, says BioWare has redoubled its efforts in character-driven storytelling.
Jul. 17, 2024
Fallout nominated for Best Drama at Emmys 2024, as Walton Goggins nabs surprise nod for Best Actor
Meanwhile, Shōgun leads the way and The Bear breaks comedy records When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shōgunleads the way with this year’s Emmys nominations, with the FX period drama receiving nods in 25 categories. Shōgun is up for Best Drama, along withFallout, The Crown, The Gilded Age, The Morning Show, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Slow Horses, and3 Body Problem.
Jul. 17, 2024
FC 25 preview: EA kills off Volta for new five-on-five experience – and revamps career mode
Player roles and a new Simulation option look to evolve the post-FIFA era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Volta is dead – long live Rush. EA’s FIFA successor marks its sophomore year by introducing a five-a-side experience that permeates every mode. Rush is a fast, goal-heavy match type used to earn extra rewards in Ultimate Team, to train up youth prospects in career mode, and to enhance friendships within Clubs.
Jul. 17, 2024
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn review – "Mostly delivers where it counts"
Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is an action-RPG that delivers on most of its promises, along with some solid side content that is well worth indulging in – even if the full game isn’t anything particularly remarkable. Strong boss encounters Engaging combat Solid character progression options Clunky Platforming Controls Low enemy variety Sometimes frustrating level design Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 17, 2024
For under $20, I think this Steam Deck accessory is an essential this Prime Day
The cheapest Steam Deck dock in town. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Deck might be a handheld, but using the portable PC on a big screen is a key feature for me. Yes, I know it can’t really handle resolutions above 1080p, and in a way that’s all part of the appeal. The only problem is, that putting together a proper hybrid setup more often than not means picking up an additional docking station, so finding an absolute bargain dock this Prime Day was top of my list.
Jul. 17, 2024
Forget building, this is the DDR5 gaming PC I'd buy this Prime Day
Stuck behind a DDR4 wall? Here’s what I’d recommend upgrading to this Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unfortunately, most of my friends with DDR4 rigs don’t want to hear the advice I’m about to give. At the moment, buying prebuilt DDR5 PCs is much better value than buying the parts separately and building from scratch. Take this excellent ABS Orkan Ruby, for example, which has been slashed down to just$1,399.
Jul. 17, 2024
Genshin Impact players get 1,600 Primogems for free thanks to a rare bug fix rollback after update 4.8 made the game's best DPS character feel worse to play
HoYoverse rolls back the fix for a Neuvillette bug it already gave out Primogems for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact is rolling back a bug fix for top-tier DPS character Neuvillette after the fix ended up making the Hydro powerhouse feel clunky, and players are getting 1,600 Primogems for free to compensate. There’s a lot to dig into here, but the free 10-pull is the headliner.
Jul. 17, 2024
Halo Infinite dev seems to hit back at rumors that the studio is abandoning in-house Halo development
343 Industries will probably still take care of Master Chief and Co When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 343 Industries' community manager seemingly shut down rumors that the studio will only be supervising theHalofranchise, rather than leading the development of future Halo games. After the claims were widely circulated and received a weird amount of traction, senior community manager John Junyszek responded to tweets calling the rumors “false” and factually incorrect.
Jul. 17, 2024
Hello Games' Sean Murray wasn't teasing Light No Fire after all, but No Man's Sky Worlds Part 1 - a huge update featuring upgraded planets, weather cycles, wildlife, and much more
Worlds is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out the No Man’s Sky studio wasn’t teasing its new game,Light No Fire, earlier this week, but rather a massive update for the spacefaring game itself, which has now been revealed. Hello Games director Sean Murraysent fans into overdrive earlier this week with a single emoji. At the time, many took the little emoji to be an indication of a new announcement surrounding Light No Fire, the studio’s new game, but it’s now been revealed that the teaser was in fact related to a brand new update to No Man’s Sky.
Jul. 17, 2024
Hideo Kojima says it was even harder to explain his solar-powered vampire game than Metal Gear - and ironically it was raining on release day 21 years ago
Boktai was ahead of its time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Face of stealth games andlover of moviesHideo Kojimarecently reminisced about his vampire hunting series Boktai for the 21st anniversary of its first installment on Game Boy Advance. Apparently, the game’s solar-powered weapon was a tough sell for Kojima’s development team, and it probably didn’t help that it was raining on release day.
Jul. 17, 2024
Hit city-builder Manor Lords is switching to Unreal Engine 5 soon, but its dev is being "careful about enabling performance heavy features" to help keep things running as "smoothly as possible"
A new shadows system is being made entirely optional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is set to switch to Unreal Engine 5 in its next update, but its developer is careful not to enable any “performance heavy features” that would hinder the city-builder running as smoothly as possible. Switching from Unreal Engine 4 to Unreal Engine 5 was always the plan for Manor Lords' developer Slavic Magic.
Jul. 17, 2024
How Star Wars Outlaws is trying to tackle one of the features I wanted in Starfield: a transition from the open world to space flight
Star Wars Outlaws technical director breaks how the jump from planets to space works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis set to bring us aseamless open-worldadventure thatwill not only let us explore planets but also fly through space. At the studio in Malmo, Sweden, technical director Stephen Hawes tells GamesRadar+ just how the transition between space flight and planetary surfaces works.
Jul. 17, 2024
How Star Wars Outlaws skips RPG conventions like levels and XP to "reward player curiosity" and turn every skill we learn into "a little adventure in itself"
Preview | Exploring Star Wars Outlaws' progression system with developer Massive Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InStar Wars Outlaws, mastering the ways of the scoundrel is all about who you know. With a bounty on your head and a desire for freedom driving protagonist Kay Vess forward, the connections you make will be just as important as your actions and reputation.
Jul. 17, 2024
Hurry! Prime Day will end at midnight - these are the 6 Nintendo Switch deals you don't want to miss
From Switch games to cases and controllers, these are my favorite Prime Day Switch deals of the sales season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s almost the end of Prime Day, but you shouldn’t let these awesome Switch bargains pass you by. I’ve been clicking around Amazon for the better part of an hour, and my favoritePrime Day Switch dealsreflect just how much choice there is out there still even as the sales season winds down for the month.
Jul. 17, 2024
Hurry, this Prime Day lightning deal just dropped one of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories to a record-low price
Already 13% claimed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has made me wait for Prime Day deals on some of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories, but a day two lightning offer has just kicked one of the big dogs down to a record-low price. The Genki Covert Dock Mini has been a mainstay in my Switch travel kit, and it’s now cheaper than ever.
Jul. 17, 2024
I can't believe my new favorite 3D printers have such big Prime Day discounts
If you want to get started in the hobby, these are the machines I’d recommend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I’m genuinely surprised that these brand-new 3D printers have fallen to a record low price as part of Prime Day. The sale usually drums up some good deals, yes, but it usually leaves out machines that are so fresh out of the oven they’re still hot.
Jul. 17, 2024
I can't recommend these Prime Day D&D deals enough, and they'll be gone soon
There are some lowest-ever prices out here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Day D&D deals are usually - and surprisingly - good. Yes, I know. The sale is better know for its discounts on all things Amazon, be it Kindles and Alexa or Ring doorbells. But Dungeons & Dragons is known to offer up some treasure of its own.
Jul. 17, 2024
I didn't think the SteelSeries Alias would hit a record-low price this Prime Day
Hurry - this deal doesn’t have long left! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SteelSeriesis probably the only brand in the world that could reveal two gaming microphones out of the blue that look literally nothing like microphones, and then sell out of them immediately. Such is the quality of that brand’s audio gear that the Alias and Alias Pro have quickly become two of the most popular and sought-after mics for gamers and content creators.
Jul. 17, 2024
I didn't think this gaming headset would ever see another discount, now it's at a record-low price until midnight
An audiophile-level gaming headset sees record breaking discounts on Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My day to day job requires me to look for the biggest discounts on my favorite gaming tech, so I spend a lot of time on the Amazon page for the Audeze Maxwell gaming headset. I’ve always been disappointed. Despite launching at a $329.
Jul. 17, 2024
I thought my most-anticipated Zelda-meets-Ghibli game was already locked in, but now it turns out that this Kiki's Delivery Service-style adventure was also inspired by Wind Waker
Two of my favorite things in one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not only is Mika and the Witch’s Mountain an adorable Kiki’s Delivery Service-style gem, but it also appears to be directly inspired by one of thebestZeldagames- Wind Waker. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain is one of my most highly anticipated games this year, and I’m not surprised why - it turns out that Chibig, the independent studio behind the witchy title, is looking to two of my favorite things for inspiration: Studio Ghibli and Zelda.
Jul. 17, 2024
I'm hyped about this Prime Day retro handheld deal, and not just because it looks like a Game Boy Advance SP
An easy, cheaper way to grab the Anbernic RG35XXSP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you weren’t aware, retro handhelds are kind of my thing. Naturally, that means I spend a chunk of Prime Day shopping for portable consoles, and I just stumbled across an Anbernic RG35XXSP discount I’m pretty pleased with. The Game Boy Advance SP homage is admittedly available at various retailers for different prices, but honestly?
Jul. 17, 2024
I've always wanted to try this cult favorite horror board game, and it's had a massive discount for Prime Day
Mansions of Madness hits its lowest price in a long time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve heard a lot about how good the Mansions of Madness horror board game is, but I’ve always been put off wandering its creepy halls because of its price. The chills may be big, but so is the literal cost. Until this year’s Prime Day deals, anyway…
Jul. 17, 2024
I've been testing gaming handhelds for years, and the Asus ROG Ally is eating the Lenovo Legion Go's lunch this Prime Day
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not here to cause a scene, but I solemnly believe you should by the Asus ROG Ally over the Lenovo Legion Go this Prime Day. I’ve tested both those portable PCs and countless handhelds spanning back well over a decade, and Best Buy’s current deal on the former is just one reason why it trumps its larger, clunky rival.
Jul. 17, 2024
Iconic dev behind Danganronpa established his own studio so he could work unlimited overtime without bankrupting his company
Too Kyoo Games did go into debt to make The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy’s director departed his previous studio - the team behind the classic Danganronpa’s - so he could work unlimited overtime without bankrupting the company. “The main reason was that I wanted to work on a variety of different projects at the same time, including not only video games but manga and anime as well,” the director and writer continued.
Jul. 17, 2024
Interview with the Vampire is just the start – a dozen more AMC series are also coming to Netflix next month, including multiple Walking Dead spin-offs
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon and more are coming to Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is adding 13 AMC series to its US platform next month, including the first season of Interview with the Vampire and two The Walking Dead spin-offs. The streamerannouncedthat US subscribers will be able to watch the series from August 19, which range from dark comedy (Kevin Can F*** Himself, starring Schitt’s Creek’s Annie Murphy as an unhappily married woman) to horror (The Walking Dead spin-offs Fear the Walking Dead and The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon) to supernatural dramas like A Discovery of Witches and Interview with the Vampire.
Jul. 17, 2024
James McAvoy and Speak No Evil director James Watkins say their upcoming remake is "a lot less explicit" than the original horror movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind the upcoming remake want to ease those fears, promising that it will partly take this tale of a family holiday gone wrong in a new direction. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, July 19, which featuresAlien: Romuluson the cover, star James McAvoy emphasizes that the same themes are explored, crucially class and how far we go to satisfy others, whilst also putting their own stamp on it: “Christian [Tafdrup, director of the original] was really pushing the idea of how far people would comply, like an allegory almost.
Jul. 17, 2024
Made in 2 months, 40 minutes long, and only $2.70 - Among Us' indie fund has already financed a Steam hit that I can't stop thinking about
Clickolding is a game about clicking in exchange for money that you’ll never see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone sits in the corner of a musky hotel room, beaming white eyes leering from behind a stretched mask, and he wants you to click a tally counter 10,000 times. Once the clicker reaches 10,000, it’ll reset and you’ll get the payout you were promised, or so the masked man says.
Jul. 17, 2024
Manor Lords publisher announces a new city builder that sounds like a Disney movie turned into a colony and automation sim where "verticality is key"
It’s raining cats and mice in Whiskerwood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riding high on the breakout success of Manor Lordsbut insisting it’s “a little unfair to judge us” on one runaway hit, publisher Hooded Horse announced a new city builder today that looks equal parts cute and engrossing. It’s called Whiskerwood, and it’s about colonies of mice toiling away “under the iron paw of cats.
Jul. 17, 2024
My Spy: The Eternal City review: "Dave Bautista and Chloe Coleman maintain their winning rapport in a solid-enough sequel"
A solid-enough sequel. If you enjoyed the first, it’s worth your time on Prime Video. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Again directed by Peter Segal, My Spy: The Eternal City sees JJ agree to help teacher Nancy (Anna Faris) in chaperoning the now-teenage Sophie and dozens of her schoolmates on a trip to Rome.
Jul. 17, 2024
Netflix announces new horror TV show on the way from Stranger Things creators, and it already sounds wild
The Duffer Brothers' next project sounds even stranger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news,Stranger Thingsfans. The retro sci-fi show may be coming to an end with season 5, but the show’s creators have something else up their sleeve as Netflix announces an upcoming horror series with The Duffer Brothers attached. Matt and Ross Duffer will serve as executive producers on an upcoming Netflix horror series titled Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen.
Jul. 17, 2024
New look at the Xenomorph in Alien: Romulus is earning high praise from fans
The sequel is out next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have a terrifying life-sized look at the Xenomorph inAlien: Romulusthanks to a new display at an LA theater. A true-to-life model of the movie’s iconic extraterrestrial is currently on display at Regal Cinemas LA Live in Los Angeles, giving us the best idea yet of what to expect from the Xenomorph in Fede Alvarez’s upcoming sequel.
Jul. 17, 2024
Nintendo's mysterious Emio teaser isn't a full-blown horror game after all, but the first new Famicom Detective Club game in 35 years
Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club is out in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s teaser for a horror game has turned out to be none other than Emio - The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club, the first new entry in the series in 35 years. Last week,Nintendo shocked pretty much everyone by dropping a disturbing teaser for what looked like a first-party horror game, something decidedly un-Nintendo.
Jul. 17, 2024
No Man's Sky goes Helldivers 2 with new "combat-focused Expedition" featuring a flamethrower mech and hordes of bugs
“We’ve made something very Starship Troopers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky’s new Expedition in its Worlds update is entirely focused on combat, and developer Hello Games says it’s made “something very Starship Troopers.” If your mind also immediately went to smash-hit shooterHelldivers 2, you’re far from alone. No Man’s Sky has a new update, out today, dubbed ‘Worlds,’ and as the title suggests, it entirely overhauls in-game worlds with brand new terrain, lush oceans with waves, and all-new wildlife and creatures.
Jul. 17, 2024
No Man's Sky update 5.0 promises variety "that just wasn't possible before" and "things the community has almost given up hope on," still with "much more to come"
With Worlds Part 1, Hello Games is “almost bringing this technology back from the future” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky update 5.0,dubbed Worlds Part 1, launched today following some cryptic teases from Hello Games boss Sean Murray. Both a refreshed universe anda new combat-focused expeditionawait space explorers, but what’s really stuck in my mind is the way the 5.
Jul. 17, 2024
Prime Day Meta Quest deals 2024: The discounts you can still grab
Prime Day Meta Quest deals are over, but that doesn’t mean no discounts remain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Quick LinksHeadset dealsAccessoriesFAQs You might be surprised to learn that while Prime Day Meta Quest deals are officially over, pretty much all of the offers we found during the event are still running. That’s likely due to the Meta Quest 3S being in its pre-order window, and the Quest 3 being reduced in price to suit its new sibling.
Jul. 17, 2024
Prime Day monitor deals 2024: display discounts still live
Big Deal Days should be over, but it’s not? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.21 - 26 inch3.27 - 32 inch4.34 - 49 inch5.FAQ If you are looking for big savings on thebest gaming monitormodels, you’ll want to think about grabbing one soon.Prime Day gaming dealsmight still be hanging on, but it’s safe to say prices will revert pretty soon.
Jul. 17, 2024
Prime Day tablet deals 2024: What to expect next year
Amazon Prime Day tablet deals are done for now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tablets always make their way onto thePrime Day gaming dealspile, and it’s easy to see why. While high-spec devices by Apple, Samsung, and even Amazon itself can set you back a chunk outside of the sales, waiting for events like Big Deal Days can result in you paying well under MSRP.
Jul. 17, 2024
Prime Day TV deals 2024: Big Deal Days display discounts are still around
Big Deal Days is over, but big screen savings remain. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Best deals3.FAQ Prime Day TV deals are still floating around, as some discounts aren’t tied to Big Deal Days. That’s great news for anyone who missed the event, as it means you can still grab nifty savings on a wide selection of screens.
Jul. 17, 2024
Quick, this record-breaking Prime Day Xbox Series X deal won't be around tomorrow
Grab an Xbox Series X for just $369.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has hit us with a record-low price on the Xbox Series X this Prime Day, but this offer won’t last much longer. While box-fresh consoles will still run you $449.99 right now, an officially renewed model from the web’s biggest retailers is pennies by comparison.
Jul. 17, 2024
Sony apparently can’t stop leaking Helldivers 2 updates: new Warbond Freedom's Flame with "fiery weapons" and "cool capes" spotted on PS5
Here we go again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After leaking some aspects of Destiny 2: The Final Shape backin Mayand then leaking a new Helldivers 2 Stratagemin June,Sonyis keeping the streak going with another apparent Helldivers 2 update leak. Oops! The spoiler tookmultiplePS5playersby surprise: a PlayStation notification nominally about theHelldivers 2Viper CommandosWarbondinadvertently informed them that an unreleased premium Warbond called Freedom’s Flame will include “fiery weapons, life-saving armor, cool capes, fresh emotes, player cards, and patterns.
Jul. 17, 2024
Sprawling survival game Light No Fire is "crazy ambitious," says No Man's Sky creator Sean Murray, but it's part of an exciting trend: "It's a lot for a small team"
No Man’s Sky just got a huge free update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky creator Sean Murray is having a big week. First, he helped people understand the reverberating power of a single, eyedrop-sizedEarth emoji. Then, on July 17, his development team Hello Games suddenly dropped the monumental, freeNo Man’s Sky Worldsupdate — a “part one” update, no less — shifting fan hysteria from the Earth emoji to the vast, explorable planets waiting for them in No Man’s Sky.
Jul. 17, 2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 8 review: "Major cameos and excellent fights, but a shaky landing"
A somewhat shaky landing for the Star Wars show, but one that satisfyingly wraps up most loose ends. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 8. Turn back now if you’re not up to date! The Acolytehas come to an end. The Star Wars show had a lot of ground left to cover in its final episode, and while the landing is a little shaky, The Acolyte does manage to satisfyingly wrap up most loose ends.
Jul. 17, 2024
Survival game hit Once Human issues 10-year bans to over 400 players for "using third-party software"
Developers target behavior that “undermines the fairness of the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As is the case with many online survival games, Once Human has cheaters and players using third-party software to unfairly get ahead - prompting developers to crack down quickly with lengthy bans. Despite topping charts, Starry Studio’s recently released survival gameOnce Human has been steadily sitting with “Mixed” reviews on Steam.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte ending explained: Season 2, Star Wars cameos, and a major mystery revealed
All your questions answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytehas now come to an end onDisney Plus with a dramatic finale tying up almost all of the loose ends of the Star Wars series. The fates of the major characters were revealed, huge lightsaber showdowns took place, and there were even some major cameos. However, while it was a pretty tense and climactic goodbye for the show, it wasn’t without its complications.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte episode 8 features another ominous Anakin Skywalker tease
The Acolyte has foreshadowed the Chosen One again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 8features another ominous reference to Anakin Skywalker – further setting up his eventual, catastrophic fall to the dark side.The following contains spoilers for the new episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the new episode, Senator Rayencourt confrontsVernestraabout the Jedi Order claiming to control their emotions, and he declares: “You project an image of goodness and restraint, but it’s only a matter of time until one of you snaps.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte episode 8 finally answered a big Star Wars question about Qimir
We finally know one key detail about Qimir When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 8! Turn back now if you haven’t seen the finale yet! The Acolytehas come to an end, and it’s finally answered a burning Qimir question in the process. Earlier in the season, Qimir seemed to recognize Master Sol, but just how the two might know each other has been a mystery ever since.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte finale features a major Star Wars cameo, and it might have just made everything way more complicated
Spoilers ahead… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains big spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 8. Make sure you’ve seen the finale before reading on. All throughout The Acolyte, a big mystery has remained overhow the Jedi didn’t know about the rise of the Sithif a hundred years earlier, they had seen one rise. In the finale, this is cleared up somewhat as Vernestra uses Sol to cover up what happened with Qimir, burying the details of the dark side’s emergence.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte has finally revealed its Sith master, and it’s a darksider that everyone saw coming
Hello there… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 8. Make sure you’ve seen the finale before reading on. The Acolyte finale is here, and while the Star Wars show featured a whole load of intriguing details, perhaps the most exciting was a big cameo. No, we’re not talking about Yoda here, but Darth Plagueis – or at least, someone who looks a lot like him…
Jul. 17, 2024
The Acolyte's major lightsaber moment has sparked a discussion on Star Wars canon
That cool moment has the internet discussing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 8! Turn back now if you’re not up to date with the Star Wars show! The Acolytefinale features a seriously call lightsaber moment – and it has the internet debating Star Wars canon. The episode saw Osha finally fall to the dark side, though it didn’t look entirely intentional.
Jul. 17, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners tease the introduction of Tom Bombadil – and reveal a quarter of his dialogue is straight from Tolkien's books
Exclusive: The Rings of Power showrunners tease the arrival of Tom Bombadil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jolly Tom Bombadil is making his live-action Middle-earth debut in the upcomingThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2, played by Rory Kinnear – and that means we should prepare for some weirdness. If there’s one iconic thing about Tom Bombadil, after all, it’s his unique way of speaking (he has a penchant for rhyming, and for singing).
Jul. 17, 2024
The TMNT movie spin-off show is inspired by Superbad and honors the original comics in a unique way
Exclusive: Executive producer Chris Yost talks to Total Film about the upcoming TMNT spin-off series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, as executive producer Chris Yost tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, July 19, which featuresAlien: Romuluson the cover, there is a surprise inspiration for the upcoming summer show. “I watched a lot of Superbad, really, more or less, to get the voice,” says Yost of the 2007 teen comedy classic, starring Jonah Hill and Michael Cera.
Jul. 17, 2024
The upscaler I use for all my retro consoles just got Prime Day'd
Make your old consoles shine on new screens. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I do love me some retro gaming, but using old consoles with new screens is a pain. Luckily, devices like the OSSC exist to bridge interface gaps and make things not look like a blurry mess on modern screens, and Prime Day has sent the upscaler back down to its lowest price.
Jul. 17, 2024
This Euro Truck Simulator 2 mod is so realistic it's tricked people into thinking they're watching real-life footage of Japan's roads: "It took me more than 10 seconds to realize"
Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Euro Truck Simulator 2 continues to stand strong as one of thebest simulator gamesaround, and dedicated fans are making it even better with mods - like this Japan-themed one that’s so realistic, its footage has briefly convinced some players that it’s real life. This doesn’t mean hyper-realism was the goal, though - according toAutomaton, the project’s PR officer Hiroshi Haruyama says the mod “does not aim to recreate the real world.
Jul. 17, 2024
To celebrate Prime Day ending, I'm off to live in the woods with this discounted portable Blu-ray player
Just kidding… unless? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not saying I’m ready to abandon my life as a gaming hardware nerd just yet, but the idea of running off to live in nature after Prime Day can be appealing. And, while browsing the final wave of Prime Day deals to grace us this year, I found the perfect gadget to take with me into my almost screenless life.
Jul. 17, 2024
Venom star Tom Hardy details one of his next projects: a sci-fi comic book that sounds like Mad Max meets The Matrix
Hardy will be creative collaborator on Arcbound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Venom movie trilogysoon to come to a close, actor Tom Hardy is firming up his next projects. As announced late last year, one of those will be working on his first comic book, sci-fi series Arcbound. NowDeadlinehas confirmed further details of the project, including that the series will be published by Dark Horse.
Jul. 17, 2024
Where to find the Brookham weapon and armor crates in Once Human
The Brookham weapon and armor crates are close in Once Human but hidden out of sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Once Human Brookham weapon and armor crates objective appears when you approach the Brookham area, dominated by a green roofed church. It’s part of a batch of quests you unlock in every region you discover but that’s not clear at first, and both the weapon and armor crates in particular are tricky to find.
Jul. 17, 2024
Xbox Game Pass will see a price increase in September, but Prime Day can still save you hundreds of dollars
Protect yourself from Microsoft’s price increase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A three month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate membership has just jumped downfrom $49.99 to $31.99at the popular code retailer, a rate we haven’t seen in some time now. That timing couldn’t be better, either - come September three months of the Ultimate tier (console + PC, and a whole load of online services) will cost you about $60 all in.
Jul. 17, 2024
You can "mess with" Star Wars Outlaws' GTA-style wanted system to make the "ultimate open-world playground type of self-imposed challenge"
Star Wars Outlaws' GTA-like wanted system can become a “toy you can mess with” and “push as far as you want” to increase the difficulty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsfeatures a GTA-like wanted system that we can “mess with” to increase the level of difficulty and give ourselves an additional challenge. As part of our bigbehind-the-scenes look at Star Wars Outlawsat in the studio in Malmo, Sweden, lead systems designer Matthieu Delisle and lead gameplay designer Fredrick Thylander explained how you can “adjust the difficulty to your playstyle or your needs” and “mess with the emergence” of the wanted system “for the fun of it”.
Jul. 17, 2024
10 years later, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 devs stand by original Kickstarter goals to give select players free copies of the RPG sequel
Access to a free copy depends on a fan’s backer tier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2is releasing later this year, and long-time fans of the original RPG may be entitled to a free copy of the sequel - if they backed a decade-old Kickstarter. “Dear noble backer,” the developer writes. “Thanks to your gracious crowdfunding support of Kingdom Come: Deliverance on Kickstarter or our website years ago, we now have gotten to a new chapter of Henry’s journey, the development of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Jul. 16, 2024
2 years after ceasing development on its Portal and Halo FPS mash-up, Splitgate dev teases something new to be revealed this week
Could this be the “revolutionary” project teased two years ago? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Splitgate’s developer is teasing a new announcement for later this week, and it sure does look like more Splitgate. Take a look at our guide to thebest FPS gamesif you’re hankering for something new to while away the hours until Splitgate’s new reveal.
Jul. 16, 2024
A Black Noir joke from The Boys was inspired by the real life actor
Asleep on the job When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A minor Black Noir character detail in The Boys is inspired by the real life actor Nathan Mitchell. “We’ll be in scenes and he’s literally asleep. He’ll fall asleep,” The Deep actor Chace Crawford said during aHappy Sad Confusedlive event. Antony Starr, who plays Homelander on the Prime Video series, added: “He legit falls asleep.
Jul. 16, 2024
After "almost 2 years" and "over 800 hours," this Final Fantasy 14 legend has finally completed one of the hardest solo MMO challenges out there
“Duty Complete” never tasted so sweet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One mastermind Final Fantasy 14 player has just accomplished the seemingly impossible, and has managed to overcome The Palace of the Dead as a measly Conjurer - entirely solo. Although the recent release ofFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrailis still fresh on fans' minds, many players are still engaging with some of the MMO’s older content.
Jul. 16, 2024
Alien: Romulus's chestburster scene was inspired by David Attenborough nature documentaries, says director Fede Alvarez
Exclusive: Fede Alvarez breaks down Alien: Romulus’s chestburster scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulusdirector Fede Alvarez has made no secret of the fact that the sci-fi horror sequel is piggybacks off a deleted scene from James Cameron’s Aliens. One particular moment, though, found inspiration in a much more surprising place: nature documentaries. Breaking down the film’s iconic chestburster scene –which you can see in the movie’s trailer– in the new issue ofTotal Film, which hits newsstands on Thursday, July 19 and features the sci-fi horror on the cover, Alvarez recalls how the cast and crew would narrate the Xenomorph’s movements on set.
Jul. 16, 2024
Amazon Prime Day laptop deals 2024: all the biggest sales live now
Prime Day laptop deals have returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Day laptop deals have hit the shelves and there are plenty of savings to be found between those digital aisles. This year’s October sale will run from October 8 - October 9, so you’ve got 48 hours to grab yourself a new workhorse for a great price.
Jul. 16, 2024
Animation studio behind Netflix's Arcane reveals the one manga series it'd love to adapt
“It’s essential to find those that genuinely benefit from being animated” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortiche Studio, the animation group behind Netflix’s Arcane, has revealed which manga series it’d love to take a stab at adapting. In a new interview with anime streamerCrunchyroll, co-founder Pascal Charrue pinpointed Naoki Urasawa’s works or, more specifically, Takehiko Inoue’s Vagabond, which centers on Japanese swordsman Musashi Miyamoto, when asked which manga they’d love to develop for the small screen.
Jul. 16, 2024
As Xbox shutters studios like Tango, Silent Hill creator says FromSoftware might have the "key to life" in the industry: "Not changing everything every time"
Games like Elden Ring demonstrate that well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama might have a strategy for helping video game studios stay afloat as the industry at large grapples with layoffs andclosures. Elden Ring developerFromSoftware, he says, is a perfect example of it. “You look at an example like FromSoftware,” Toyama told VGC, “they keep making different games but certain styles and aspects of their games stay the same.
Jul. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs say you still can't make out with the "complicated" yet handsome Gortash in the RPG's upcoming patch: "Babygurl doesn't have time to kiss"
A girl can still dream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of all the changes coming toBaldur’s Gate 3with its seventh major patch, Gortash stans just wanted the ability to kiss him - but sadly, developer Larian Studios says it isn’t happening. Patch 7 is one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s biggest yet, featuringthe RPG’s official mod toolkitand everything from split-screen updates to various cinematic changes that better honor"the art of snogging.
Jul. 16, 2024
Green Lantern: Dark will star "the most rotten, grumpy, and adorable Green Lantern since Guy Gardner"
The series is written by Tate Brombal with art from Werther Dell’Edera When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the Lantern Corps has its collective hands full thanks toAmanda Waller and her allies in the trinity of evil, things look even more catastrophic in another corner of the multiverse. Green Lantern: Dark, from DC’s resurgentElseworldsimprint, is a new bi-monthly series written byTate Brombalwith art from Something is Killing the Children’s Werther Dell’Edera.
Jul. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 won't be the RPG's final update after all, as Larian promises extra support including cross-play and photo mode
A closed beta kicks off next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s forthcoming patch seven won’t be the RPG’s final update, as Larian is still beavering away on features like cross-play and a photo mode. Today, Larian announced a host of new features for Baldur’s Gate 3 patch seven, which will launch later this year in September.
Jul. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 patch notes tease companion changes in the most Larian way: "No great work of art is ever finished, and so too is our approach to the art of snogging"
Even more picture-perfect smooches are underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is getting its seventh major patch soon, and it’s certainly a big one - from the much-needed companion fixes to some steam(ier) neck kisses. Larian Studios is cooking up quite a storm for its Baldur’s Gate 3 update. Thankfully,Patch 7 won’t be the RPG’s final update after all- but it’s undeniably exciting nonetheless.
Jul. 16, 2024
Best Amazon Prime Day iPad deals 2024: all the biggest offers still live
Amazon Prime Day iPad deals have come to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Quick linksBest dealsFAQ Amazon Prime Day iPad deals have now come to a close, but considering we often see this October sale actually kickstarting the year’sBlack Friday iPad dealsthere are still plenty of savings to be found. For example, we’re still seeing record-low prices on the 9th Generation, 10th Generation, Air, and Mini models - though we don’t know if those discounts are going to fluctuate over the next few weeks.
Jul. 16, 2024
Bill Skarsgard literally threw himself into filming The Crow – including jumping into a vat of oil
Exclusive: Rupert Sanders talks working with Bill Skarsgard on The Crow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow director Rupert Sanders says Bill Skarsgård quite literally threw himself into the role of Eric Draven. “After 40 days of night shoots, there was this big tank of black oil, and I said, ‘Bill, you wouldn’t like to get in there and thrash around naked for us, would you?
Jul. 16, 2024
Cassandra Nova: the comic book history of the Deadpool and Wolverine villain
Meet Professor X’s evil twin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: the enigmatic mutant villain Cassandra Nova will be one of the antagonists ofDeadpool and Wolverine, with actor Emma Corrin appearing several times inthe movie’s trailersin scenes that hint at a connection to the character’s comic book history. And while we can’t yet say for certain just how Cassandra Nova will factor into Deadpool & Wolverine, we can look at her surprising comic book roots to get an idea of who she is and what her relationship is to the X-Men.
Jul. 16, 2024
DC SDCC 2024 schedule: panels on Batman: Caped Crusader, Absolute Power, the Harley Quinn animated show, and much more
It’s another busy year in San Diego When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The publisher has also revealed some of the comics talent that will be taking part. Expect to see Mark Waid, Jeph Loeb, Joshua Williamson, Josie Campbell, Rafael Grampá, Tom King, Tom Taylor, Jeremy Adams, Ram V, Nicole Maines, and more taking part. DC will also be unveiling a new, larger multi-level DC Booth (#4545) on the convention floor that will open on Wednesday July 24 and run until Sunday July 28.
Jul. 16, 2024
Deadpool 3: The secret history of Deadpool and Wolverine
The comic connections between Wolverine and Deadpool run deep - and they involve some big Marvel secrets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a well-known movie history between Wolverine and Deadpool, going all the way back to Deadpool’s first ill-fated movie appearance in Wolverine’s first ever solo film - even if that depiction of their pairing left fans (and even the actors) cold.
Jul. 16, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine age rating: Can kids watch the new Marvel movie?
Explaining the age rating of Deadpool and Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can kids watchDeadpool and Wolverine? If you’re a Marvel fan looking forward to the new movie, it might be a question you’re considering. After all, previous MCU movies have been pretty child friendly, but Deadpool isn’t called the Merc with a Mouth for nothing. Below, we explain whether Deadpool and Wolverine is appropriate for kids or not, with details on the age rating and even what Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have said on the matter.
Jul. 16, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine runtime: How long is the new Marvel movie?
Here’s all the details on the Deadpool and Wolverine runtime! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis finally here, and Marvel fans everywhere are racing to their local cinemas to buy their tickets. But, while you are pulling out your wallets, you may be wondering: what is the Deadpool and Wolverine runtime? TheMarvel Phase 5movie, directed by Shawn Levy, sees Ryan Reynolds return as the Merc with the Mouth and this time he’s teaming up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
Jul. 16, 2024
Elden Ring masochist uses one "horrible spell" for the most tedious Shadow of the Erdtree challenge I've ever seen by rolling into bosses a zillion times
Rolling in the deep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitch streamerand YouTuber skum recently completed what might be the most ridiculousShadow of the Erdtreechallenge yet. He was able to beat the DLC after using only dodge abilities, one F-tier spell, and suffering 45 deaths. “Yesterday, I became the first person in the world to beat theElden RingDLC using Mantle of Thorns/Briar Armor only and just rolling into all the bosses,” skum wrote July 15on X.
Jul. 16, 2024
From a gorgeous hand-drawn platformer to a steampunk action-adventure, 5 new Metroidvanias releasing over the next 3 days on Steam make this an excellent week
The Metroidvania genre just got way busier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I hope you like Metroidvanias because this week, Steam is absolutely bursting at the seams with new ones threatening to steal all of our free time. Seriously, it’s at the point that it will be difficult to decide which one to play first. Cast your gaze over toMetroidvania.
Jul. 16, 2024
Gen V teases start of season 2 filming with cryptic tweet ahead of The Boys season 4 finale
“Class is in session” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may still be summer, but it’s time to go back to school: filming has seemingly begun onGen V season 2. “Class is in session,” the official Gen V Twitter accountposted, along with a photo of series star Jaz Sinclair in a Godolkin University hoodie. Sinclair plays Marie Moreau, a young Supe with hemokinetic powers (i.
Jul. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 modders say the RPG's official mod toolkit is already 'transforming' previously "tedious" tasks: "I'm no longer writing; now I'm painting"
The official modding tools will roll out in September on PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s seventh major patch is on the way, and with it, PC players willfinallybe able to get their hands on those highly anticipatedofficial modding tools. Excitingly, some modders have already been able to give them a go, and they’re sounding really promising.
Jul. 16, 2024
Guillermo del Toro is full of praise for the year's scariest horror movie, as he describes Nicolas Cage as an "evil Tiny Tim"
Guillermo del Toro is a fan of Longlegs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror maestro Guillermo del Toro has nothing but praise for the year’s scariest movie. Longlegs, starring Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe and directed by Osgood Perkins, hasmade headlines thanks to just how terrifying it is– and del Toro has taken toTwitterto share his own thoughts on the movie.
Jul. 16, 2024
Hades 2 Patch 4 is bigger than expected, with Supergiant pushing balance changes and bug fixes "we wanted to get in before our first Major Update later this year"
Hades 2’s update cadence will slow down a bit with that update in mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithHades 2Patch 3,developer Supergiant Games made it clearthat the team is “now focusing on our first Major Update slated for later this year,” indicating that normal, polish updates would be smaller or arrive less frequently as development shifted to larger additions.
Jul. 16, 2024
Hitman 3 has "more surprises to come," teases developer IO Interactive
Expect an announcement later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hitman 3 might’ve launched well over three years ago at this point, but developer IO Interactive has “more surprises to come to the game.” Speaking to GamesRadar+ in a new interview, IO Interactive chief development officer Veronique Lallier touched on the current state of the Hitman franchise. It turns out that adding Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor to Hitman 3 as a temporary Elusive Target was a huge hit, causing a significant spike in active players for the three-year-old game.
Jul. 16, 2024
Hitman lead says Project Fantasy is a "vibrant game," and hopes IO Interactive can bring "innovation" to the online RPG genre
Project Fantasy was just announced last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IO Interactive’s Project Fantasy will be a very “vibrant” game, and the Hitman developer is looking closely at what sort of “innovation” it can introduce with the new game. “We’re not in a position yet to share too much. It’s a very exciting project very close to my heart.
Jul. 16, 2024
Years ago CDPR found a farmer who was remaking The Witcher inside The Witcher 3, brought him from Australia to Poland, and now he's working on The Witcher 4
From a beetroot farm to CDPR’s Warsaw-based headquarters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Red’s Pawel Sasko, who’s now the associate game director onCyberpunk 2, has explained how a beetroot farmer in Australia came to his attention and was subsequently moved to Poland to work onThe Witcher 4. In an extensive interview with Flow Games,Sasko advised aspiring game developers to “go and learn how to mod” because about half of the people making quests for Cyberpunk 2 right now are former modders.
Jul. 16, 2024
I revamped my PC audio with this sleek soundbar, and you can too for less this Prime Day
The BlueAnt Soundblade has redeemed desktop soundbars for me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been using the BlueAnt Soundblade for a few weeks now, and while I’ve never been into desktop soundbars, this one is something of a game changer. It’s both designed to tuck under your screen and provide powerful 2.1 channel capabilities that’ll put integrated display speakers to shame.
Jul. 16, 2024
I spent the last 3 hours finding Prime Day gaming deals under $50 - these are the 34 best offers
That’s a whole lot of scrolling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Day is in full swing, but amongst the four-figure price drops and gaming PCs that require a small loan there plenty of budget offers up for grabs. I’ve been covering Prime Day gaming deals for years now, and in all that time I’ve found that it’s often the deals under $50 that offer the best value day-to-day.
Jul. 16, 2024
I still can't afford it, but this RTX 4080 GPU gaming laptop has zero business being this cheap even on Prime Day
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has dropped below $2,000 in this Prime Day deal that’s not even on Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might be all about Amazon right now, but this RTX 4080 gaming laptop is sitting at an all-time low price point – and it has nothing to do with Prime Day. TheLenovo Legion Pro 7iis marked downto $1,999.
Jul. 16, 2024
I'm dangerously close to replacing my coffee table with a Mortal Kombat arcade machine thanks to Prime Day
Who needs furniture when you can have fatalities? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Day has slashed a bunch of Arcade1up retro arcade machines, so it’s not my fault if I end up replacing my furniture. From Mortal Kombat cocktail-style machines to dashing upright homages to Street Fighter and Pac-Man, you’ll be able to grab a selection of machines for up to half price and beyond.
Jul. 16, 2024
I'm gonna let you finish, Amazon, but Walmart has the best Nintendo Switch deals this Prime Day
Turns out the best Switch Prime Day deals aren’t always at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Funnily enough, Walmart seems to be serving up the hottest Nintendo Switch deals this Prime Day. While you might be forgiven for heading straight to Amazon for console discounts, you’ll want to scoot away for now. For starters, the classic Nintendo Switch is discountedby 15% at Walmartright now.
Jul. 16, 2024
I'm playing Honour Mode in Baldur's Gate 3 with a truly dreadful handicap - a character created by somebody who doesn't know D&D
Opinion | Still, playing Baldur’s Gate 3’s hardest difficulty with its worst hero has made me love the game all the more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Olive quickly flicks through her options in a panic as the Gnolls descend on her. Viscera hangs in seaweed-like strands from their crooked fangs, their hands clutching crude weapons made of ragged flint and bone.
Jul. 16, 2024
I'm tempted to turn the Asus ROG Ally into an RTX 4090 PC using this Prime Day deal
From handheld to Herculean hybrid PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Day just slashed the price of the wildestAsusROG Ally add-on, ROG XG Mobile. Designed to provide the handheld with a more powerful external GPU, the docking station can practically turn the portable into a full-fledged system rather than a device for 1080p shenanigans. With Amazon’s sale chopping $300 off its original price, I think a few of you on-the-go players out there will want to check this one out, but perhaps not if you’ve just picked up the new ROG Ally X.
Jul. 16, 2024
I've always wanted this creepy board game, and this Prime Day deal is my chance
Mysterium gets a massive price cut as part of the sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday, July 17:Unfortunately, this board game deal seems to have ended. It’s a good example of how discounts can suddenly dry up without warning, so I’d recommend moving quickly if you have anything in your basket. Alternatively, have a browse through the latestPrime Day board game dealsto see if anything else tickles your fancy.
Jul. 16, 2024
I've been buying streaming gear for almost a decade, here are the gadgets I'd recommend this Prime Day
Streamers and content creators need to know about these Prime Day deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all been there; you’re a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed up-and-comer who wants you get into streaming, but your dream of Twitch fame melts before your eyes when you start to add up the heft financial cost of getting started. There’s no escaping how pricey streaming gear is, especially if you want to take it seriously and have good production value.
Jul. 16, 2024
I've been upgrading my gaming desk every Prime Day for years - these are the five gadgets I'm buying today
Desk V6.2 is go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love finding new ways to upgrade my desk setup. I’m on what I affectionately call ‘Desk v6.1’ right now, having started with a tiny (but cheap) Ikea job, a simple laptop, and a super budgetLogitechkeyboard. Each desk iteration has added new elements to the system (or removed ridiculous purchases that have me questioning myself even today - I’m looking at you double monitor-shelf).
Jul. 16, 2024
You no longer need an Xbox, and this Prime Day Game Pass deal shows why
This Prime Day bundle basically gets you a Series S for $80, but you don’t have long to grab it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox Series S has always been a tempting prospect to me. Before this generation, I had never bought into the Xbox ecosystem, but that didn’t stop me from feeling a pang of jealousy every time a brand-new game hit Game Pass.
Jul. 16, 2024
I've somehow been living a chilling lie for over 200 hours of Elden Ring, but at least I'm not the only one
I can explain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not to brag, but I was pretty young when I worked out that the whole Santa Claus thing might be a hoax set up by parents. I began to question the logistics of flying reindeer around the age of 25, and the shock of that revelation has scarcely been matched. But a recent discovery inElden Ringhas come pretty close.
Jul. 16, 2024
Indie devs tired of cloning resort "to just making fun of the guy" who flipped their crab-tivating Soulslike game onto the app store
“Everyone point and laugh” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio behind smash Soulslike hit Another Crab’s Treasure has resorted to calling apparent copies of its game out on social media - and other tired indie developers are joining in. Another Crab’s Treasure, thecrab-tastic Soulslikethat made waves upon its recent release in April, is, unfortunately, one of many games suffering from mobile clones.
Jul. 16, 2024
Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance is an emotional, perfect farewell
Kevin Conroy’s last Batman performance is in Crisis on Infinite Earths Part 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Conroy’s final Batman performance is here – and it’s guaranteed to make you cry. His last performance as Batman comes in DC’s animated movie Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3. It sees him reunite with Mark Hamill’s Joker, too, which is extra significant as Hamill has only ever voiced the Joker opposite Conroy’s Batman, andhas now retired from the rolefollowing Conroy’s death.
Jul. 16, 2024
Legendary roguelike RPG's 9 years in Steam Early Access was possible as devs wanted a "positive lifestyle and great game, rather than maximum profit"
Caves of Qud has been in development since 2007 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nine years since its early access launch, the wait for Caves of Qud’s 1.0 release is almost over, as its publisher reaffirms that it’s still coming this year and explains how the indie devs at Freehold Games have handled its lengthy development. In celebration of the ninth anniversary that Caves of Qud celebrated yesterday, publisher Kitfox Games reaffirmed the plan to launch the 1.
Jul. 16, 2024
M3GAN 2 has officially started filming – and Jason Blum announced the news in the creepiest way
“It’s time to put M3GAN back together again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming on M3GAN 2.0 has officially begun. According to Jason Blum, the horror sequel has kicked off production in New Zealand, with returning cast members Violet McGraw and Allison Williams presumably in tow. Directed byGerard Johnstone,M3GANcentered on Gemma, a gifted roboticist (Williams) who invents a mechanical friend for her newly orphaned niece Cady (McGraw) after her sister and brother-in-law pass away unexpectedly.
Jul. 16, 2024
New trailer for MCU star's next movie is part dark comedy, part obsessive psychological thriller
Sebastian Stan stars in A Different Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer has arrived for A Different Man, a new movie fromA24that’s part dark comedy and part psychological thriller. Written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, Sebastian Stan stars as Edward, an aspiring actor with neurofibromatosis (a condition where tumors grow in the nervous system), who undergoes a medical procedure to give him a new face.
Jul. 16, 2024
One easily missed House of the Dragon moment makes Alys Rivers even more disturbing
Season 2, episode 5 makes Alys Rivers even stranger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5dials up the weirdness onAlys Rivers– and one easily missed moment makes the witchy newcomer even stranger. The following includesbig spoilers for the new episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In episode 5, Daemon remains in Harrenhal, turning his attention to renovating the old castle.
Jul. 16, 2024
Quick - this Prime Day lightning deal just hit a Nintendo Switch accessory I wouldn't dare play without
The mClassic saves me itching for the Switch 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t often tell people to rush for Prime Day offers, but there’s a Nintendo Switch accessory lightning deal live right now that’s well worth grabbing. If you use Ninty’s hybrid handheld with a large 4K TV, I genuinely think you need to check this out, as the mClassic will help smooth out visuals with anti-aliasing capabilities and upscaling tricks.
Jul. 16, 2024
Sea of Stars dev assures hungry fans that its DLC and co-op mode are "going well" and details will come this year, as 2023's best throwback RPG gets even better
Sabotage has brief updates for players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro-inspired RPG Sea of Stars will announce new details on its co-op mode and story DLC later this year. I adored Sea of Stars at launch last year, and so did many other people around the world, withfour million people having played the retro RPG in four months after release.
Jul. 16, 2024
Silent Hill icon says Sony's desire for more big-budget games at Japan Studio was at odds with his "motive" to "always" create original games
Keiichiro Toyama speaks on his departure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slitterheaddirector Keiichiro Toyama saysSonywanted Japan Studio to make “more highly budgeted games” before it was ultimately closed. “My motive was always to create original games. I feel I can do this without a massive budget. This allows me to express myself as well. By going independent, this has allowed me to do that.
Jul. 16, 2024
Skeleton Crew director says that the new show will bring a "childlike perspective" to the Star Wars universe
Exclusive | The Twisters director discusses the next Star Wars TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Going from awards darling Minari to a full-scale blockbuster likeTwistersmight have seemed like an unexpected career path, but director Lee Isaac Chung pulled it off with aplomb, bringing heart and character to super-sized summer spectacle. But it wasn’t as if Chung had no franchise experience on his CV before Twisters.
Jul. 16, 2024
Spider-Man star's horror-comedy series canceled after just two seasons
Reginald the Vampire won’t be getting a third season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror-comedy series Reginald the Vampire has been canceled by Syfy after two seasons,TVLinereports. The show starred Jacob Batalon, best known for his roles inSpider-Man: Homecomingand the rest of Tom Holland’s web-slinging adventures, as the titular bloodsucker. Per the series' official synopsis, “Reginald Andres finally got his life together – when he was turned into a vampire.
Jul. 16, 2024
Steam Next Fest's biggest city builder adds a new feature after "outright mad scientist-like" players kept trying to brute force it themselves
The cozy Tiny Glade just got even cozier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, they even loved the demo a bit too hard, breaking it a tad to jerry-rig new features and building options. But they won’t have to struggle so much anymore – the Tiny Glade developers just added half-timbered buildings directly. To devoted players, these, Medieval-style homes are a big deal.
Jul. 16, 2024
The 10th generation iPad is now more affordable than ever, dropping below $300 for the first time this Prime Day
One of the newest iPads is cheaper than ever in this primo Prime Day iPad deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This 10th-gen iPad Prime Day deal drops one of the latest iPads to its lowest price ever on Amazon. If you’ve had your eyes on a new iPad but those same eyes are watering at the sight of the price tags on some of the higher end models, this is thePrime Day iPad dealfor you.
Jul. 16, 2024
The hardest Pokemon challenge isn't a Nuzlocke, it's playing one of the RPGs in a language you don't speak with an absurd list of rules and exercising every time you mess up
No evolutions, no Pokemon Center healing, no fun allowed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are many,manydifferent ways to play through the Pokemon games, ranging from absurdly hard to straight-up ridiculous, but one player may have found the perfect middle ground with one of the strangest but most difficult challenge runs I’ve ever seen. Content creator Smallant recently posted a video showcasing his run of Pokemon Ultra Sun, which was littered with rules suggested by his Twitch chat to make his time in the RPG a living hell.
Jul. 16, 2024
The Last of Us star teases her character Dina in season 2: "She’s a light in Ellie’s life"
Exclusive: Isabela Merced talks playing Dina in The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Isabela Merced has joinedThe Last of Us season 2cast as one of Part 2’s most important characters – and has teased her relationship with Ellie. “[TLOU’s Dina is] sort of a light in Ellie’s life, in Ellie’s world. I think that’s the general consensus, because you look at the video game, too, and she is really the only one who actually gets sort of a decent ending.
Jul. 16, 2024
The LG OLED C3 has been Prime Day'd, but I'm more tempted by the cheaper B3
The LG OLED C3 is competing with its more affordable screen sibling. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t expectingLGOLED C3 deals to pop up during Prime Day, and it’s fantastic to see the high spec gaming TV at its lowest price. That said, I do feel a tiny bit conflicted, as its B3 sibling has also received a price cut.
Jul. 16, 2024
The new Ultimate Hawkeye, Ultimate Cyclops, Ultimate Sorcerer Supreme and more are revealed in Marvel's October 2024 Ultimate Universe solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe line is now officially up and running, and the publisher has unveiled the advance solicitations for all four of its current ongoing titles for October. Along with some answers about the nature of mutants in the new Ultimate Universe, October’s Ultimate titles promise the debut of the new Ultimate Hawkeye, and even the apparent reveal of the new Sorcerer Supreme.
Jul. 16, 2024
The Rings of Power season 2 opens with a dark flashback for Sauron, tease showrunners of Lord of the Rings show
Exclusive: Patrick McKay and J.D. Payne tease the opening of season 2, and reveal an exclusive new look at Galadriel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2doesn’t pick up where the season1 finale left off. Speaking to Total Film magazine on a set visit for the fantasy show’s sophomore season, showrunners Patrick McKay and J.
Jul. 16, 2024
The Rings of Power showrunners tease season 2's new characters, including a popular Lord of the Rings character
Exclusive: Rings of Power’s Robert Aramayo opens up to Total Film about the addition of shipwright elf Círdan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power is bringing a familiar face from Tolkien’s books to Middle-earth for its second season. Actor Ben Daniels will portray Círdan, better known as Círdan the Shipwright, an elf who is among the most elderly and wise of his race who is later bestowed one of the titular Rings of Power.
Jul. 16, 2024
This epic strategy board game scares me a little, but I might try it thanks to a Prime Day discount
Twilight Imperium hits its lowest price in a long, long time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twilight Imperium is pretty legendary so far as board games go. Few are as ambitious, and it’s the kind of experience you don’t soon forget. That’s why it getting such a massive price cut for Prime Day is such a big deal. (Literally.
Jul. 16, 2024
Two amazing mobile controllers, two great Prime Day deals - I know which one I'd buy
Gaming on the go? More like gaming on the cheap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Backbone One had the on-the-go gaming market under its thumb for a while. After the Nintendo Switch reminded us all how great portable gaming is, the added convenience of taking our home gaming sessions with us on our phones became a lot more appealing, and the Backbone was there for us.
Jul. 16, 2024
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 dev confirms major leak spoiling "many of the surprises we worked to keep secret," but says the build is almost a year old
Space Marine 2 will be out soon, anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Case in point: a playable pre-release build was recently shared online, and there are already wordless walkthroughs up onYouTube. Saber Interactive is urging players to avoid the leak if they can. “Our teams have poured years of hard work, passion, and dedication into creating a game worthy of your hopes and expectations, and it’s disheartening that many of the surprises we worked to keep secret were spoiled,” Saber said ina joint statementwith publisher Focus Entertainment.
Jul. 16, 2024
I abandoned Elden Ring shortly after release, but the excitement around Shadow of the Erdtree pulled me back in and I finally found a way to enjoy this RPG
Opinion | Embracing a sense of true discovery is helping me find enjoyment in The Lands Between When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes you just need to start over. Let go of the pressure to keep pace with your peers, step away from expectations of a wider community, or abandon game saves when they start to become a burden.
Jul. 16, 2024
I've slept on Assassin's Creed for years, but this record low price on the new game may bring me back
Assassin’s Creed: Mirage makes a leap of faith to its lowest price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday, July 17:I have updated this Assassin’s Creed Mirage gaming deal to reflect the game’s new record low price for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox. That means you can get it for its cheapest price no matter what system you play on (before, the cost of the Xbox version was slightly higher than its PS5 equivalent).
Jul. 15, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 director Yoshi-P cannot understand why people are hot for the MMO's new two-headed lizard: "The entire dev team was like, 'Huh?!'"
Frankly, I’m surprised he’s surprised When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the famously down-bad Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail community continues thirsting over Bakool Ja Ja, director Yoshi-P is baffled by the attraction to the two-headed lizard man, and quite frankly, I’m surprised he’s surprised. Light Dawntrail spoilers to follow! Turn back if you aren’t caught up. For some context, yes, there’s a new character in Dawntrail named Bakool Ja Ja.
Jul. 15, 2024
37 years later, Hideo Kojima says Metal Gear was so "ahead of its time" because of its portable radio, not its stealth-action
That’s Metal Gear, not Metal Gear Solid When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear directorHideo Kojimahas reflected on what made the original stealth game so “ahead of its time,” 37 years after the game debuted. July 13 marked 37 years since Metal Gear released on the MSX2 in Japan, and Kojima has done a little bit of reflecting to mark the anniversary.
Jul. 15, 2024
95 years after his debut, the mystery of how Popeye the Sailor Man lost his eye will be answered in the manga-inspired Eye Lie Popeye
The hit webcomic gets a print edition from Massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elzie Crisler Segar’s two-fisted, spinach-munching Popeye turned 95 earlier this year. While that’s a ripe old age for any man, sailor or otherwise, the character is still going strong thanks to a dedicated fanbase. In fact, for the last year or so, writer/artistMarcus Williamshas been working on a webcomic that presents a fresh new take on the character.
Jul. 15, 2024
A gruesome moment in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5 could be setting up a future tragedy
A black omen indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5 deals with the heartbreaking fallout ofRook’s Rest– and one moment in particular could be setting up another tragedy from George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood. Now, before we go any further, the following will deal withmajor spoilers for episode 5 and the book, which means it could also spoil the future of the show.
Jul. 15, 2024
After years working on Hitman, Project 007 lead says working on a James Bond game feels "organic": "It's so close to our DNA that it just feels seamless"
IO Interactive’s developers feel “so happy” about working on the new game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AProject 007lead has said switching to the James Bond game after the better part of a decade making Hitman “just feels organic.” GamesRadar+ spoke to IO Interactive chief development officerVeronique Lallier, and the topic of Project 007, the studio’s hotly-anticipated James Bond game, inevitably came up.
Jul. 15, 2024
Alien: Romulus star Cailee Spaeny says she watched Sigourney Weaver as Ripley on repeat "for months" in preparation
Exclusive: The franchise’s new star says she didn’t feel intimidated, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulus' Cailee Spaeny had big, Pulse Rifle-wielding shoes to fill. Taking over from Sigourney Weaver’s Ellen Ripley as the franchise’s new female lead is no small feat, but theCivil WarandPriscillastar took it all in her stride. “I had [Weaver’s] performance playing on repeat for months.
Jul. 15, 2024
Alien: Romulus star says the sci-fi horror movie has sequences that could scar some viewers for life
Exclusive: The cast of the new Alien movie teases the scares in Fede Alvarez’s sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I really do believe that there are specific sequences in this film that will scar some kids that sneak into the movie for life,” Isabela Merced, who plays one of the movie’s young space scavengers, tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, July 19, which featuresthe sci-fi horror sequel on the cover.
Jul. 15, 2024
Best Buy is actually beating Amazon for PS5 deals ahead of Prime Day
Big games at $20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon might be gearing up for its official Prime Day sale, but Best Buy has just unleashed a whole load of counter-offers. There’s a whole wad of savings available in the yellow label’s ‘Black Friday in July’ event, but the retailer is beating Amazon pretty consistently in the PS5 game department.
Jul. 15, 2024
Best Buy just launched its anti-Prime Day sale: these are the 7 best deals for gamers
Best Buy is holding it own Prime Day party When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invited or not, Best Buy has let itself into Amazon’s Prime Day party, and it’s bringing a bunch of rival gaming deals with it. From high-spec screens for your setup to the latest laptops, consoles, VR headsets, and accessories, the big box store is serious about getting its freak on this July.
Jul. 15, 2024
Call of Duty Black Ops 6 beta dates revealed, and for the first time it's happening at the same time on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC
There’s an early access beta for pre-orders and Game Pass subscribers, but there’s a big caveat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The officialBlack Ops 6 betadates have been revealed, along with the early access that’ll be available if you pre-order the game starts on August 30. As announced in the new Call of Duty podcast onYouTube, folks with a pre-order ofCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be able to take part in the early access beta from August 30 to September 4, and then the full open beta for everyone will run from September 6 to September 9.
Jul. 15, 2024
Concord gets an early seal of approval from hero shooter rival Overwatch, amid open beta praise for "solid gunplay" and some amazing sci-fi art
Concord had a strong first weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s upcoming hero shooter, Concord, got its first public showing over the weekend, with an early access beta available to select players ahead of a full-fledged open beta later this week. And despite having some stiff competition to overcome, the PS5’s sci-fi FPS got some pretty positive reactions.
Jul. 15, 2024
Crash Bandicoot 5 was reportedly canceled, and a former developer says it'll "break hearts" for fans of the platforming series
‘Project Dragon’ was definitely not a new Spyro game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A canceled Crash Bandicoot 5 is going to “break hearts” when it’s eventually uncovered, a former developer has claimed. As first reported byThe Gamer, character artist Nicholas Kole recently took to Twitter to announce that a game he’s spent over three years working on has been unceremoniously canceled.
Jul. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard keeps a great modern RPG tradition alive, letting you progress companion stories even if you don't sleep with them
You can just be besties When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s companions will still see their stories progress even if you don’t sleep with them along the way. Off the back of new information surrounding The Veilguard, a few Dragon Age fans were speculating on social media about whether players would be forced to sleep with their companions in order to progress their individual side stories.
Jul. 15, 2024
Elden Ring's Bloodborne-style overhaul mod is now compatible with Shadow of the Erdtree, so you can explore the Realm of Shadow with some familiar features and weapons
Graceborne now works with the current version of Elden Ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The massive Bloodborne-inspiredElden Ringmod,Graceborne, is now compatible with the action RPG’sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion, meaning you can explore the Realm of Shadow in a new (but familiar) way. Bloodborne still hasn’t made it to PC, but one dedicated fan, modder corvianNoctis, is taking matters into their own hands with this enormous Elden Ring mod.
Jul. 15, 2024
"Go and learn how to mod": CD Projekt lead says "half" of the people making quests for Cyberpunk 2 right now are former modders
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel has a lot of modder power under the hood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077sequel Project Orion, otherwise unofficially known as Cyberpunk 2,is in very early production at CD Projekt Redand its new stateside studio, and around half of the folks currently roughing out the RPG’s quests started out as modders. Pawel Sasko, Cyberpunk 2077 quest lead and now associate game director of the sequel, discussed the team’s makeup and the value of mods in an interview withFlow Games(thanks,PCGamesN).
Jul. 15, 2024
Flock Review: "Has a funny habit of making you care quickly about finding elusive creatures"
Flock is a warm, wooly hug of a game, mixing vibrant views with moreish creature collection action to create an adventure that’s as light as the clouds you glide over. While its structure can end up feeling repetitive, this doesn’t dull its charm. Sumptuous art design creates an inviting world Joyfully flying through locations Witty writing constantly delights Structure can feel restricting Building out a flock feels insubstantial Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 15, 2024
Giancarlo Esposito deepens the mystery of his Captain America 4 villain, by revealing no one has guessed the character's identity yet
“The character I’m playing is a badass” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Giancarlo Esposito is certainly playingsomeonein upcoming Marvel sequel Captain America 4, but everyone is super in the dark as to who. Not eventhe movie’s first teaserexplicitly identified him, despite the fact that he features a fair bit in it… Since, fans have been practically placing bets as to who the Better Call Saul star’s character is online, throwing out suggestions like X-Men associate and gun-toting SHIELD agentG.
Jul. 15, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki's reputation grows as an Elden Ring poster signed by the director himself goes for $12,600 and counting
In support of the Immune Deficiency Foundation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A charity auction supporting theImmune Deficiency Foundationhas turned up a rare bit ofFromSoftwareswag: anElden Ringposter signed by director and studio president Hidetaka Miyazaki himself. And you can get it yourself if you can beat the current top bid of a mere $12,600. YouTuber CDawgVA, known for a variety of charity work, is behind this auction, and firstteasedthis Miyazaki poster a few weeks ago.
Jul. 15, 2024
House of the Dragon fans have noticed a sweet hidden meaning in that big Jace and Rhaenyra scene
There’s more than meets the eye to the last scene of the episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rhaenyra Targaryen and her son Jacaerys Velaryon share a big scene at the end ofHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 5– and there’s more to it than meets the eye. The following will containspoilers for the most recent episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jul. 15, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5 review: "Needs the heat of a dracarys to kick things up a notch"
Despite some intriguing moments, this slower-paced follow-up to the Battle at Rook’s Rest means that House of the Dragon reaches a mid-season lull. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: This review contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 5. House of the Dragon season 2has contained some of the most electric moments in the show’s history, but also some of its dullest.
Jul. 15, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 6 trailer introduces some exciting newcomers (with scales)
How to Train Your Dragon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 6 has a sneak peek – and it’s all about dragon taming. The following will containspoilers forseason 2, episode 5, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! The latest episode of the HBO show ends with Jace and his mother Rhaenyra realizing that they might be able to recruit more dragon riders by looking to their own family tree.
Jul. 15, 2024
How Deadpool became the Merc with a Mouth
Wade Wilson’s comic book journey from wisecracking assassin to fourth wall breaking anti-hero explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool is one of Marvel’s most popular anti-heroes, and his origin as told in his first solo movie is remarkably close to his comic book backstory. But there’s more to the formation of Wade Wilson’s, let’s just say… specific personality than just his part in the experiments that turned him into a deadly, nigh-unkillable mercenary.
Jul. 15, 2024
How Massive crafted Kay and Nix's story in Star Wars Outlaws: "What would it be like for any of us to meet Jabba the Hutt for the first time?"
Preview | Exploring the making of a scoundrel story in Star Wars Outlaws with Massive Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ForStar Wars Outlaws, Massive worked together withLucasFilmGames to bring a different kind of Star Wars story to life. Instead of someone who’s swept up in the conflict between the Empire and Rebellion, or the Jedi and Sith, we’ll be stepping into a “scoundrel story through the eyes of someone who is experiencing the underworld and the galaxy for the first time”.
Jul. 15, 2024
How to complete the Once Human Carnival of Doom puzzle
Getting through Chuckles' Carnival of Doom in Once Human requires you to unrig the clown’s game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Once Human Carnival of Doom puzzle requires you to somehow break out of the hellish toy dimension that Chuckles the clown has trapped you in, all because you dared to touch a cursed revolver. This task, which you can begin in the Junkyard area in the Broken Delta, is a bit confusing especially if you miss the dialogue or subtitles that explain what’s even going on, but thankfully it’s actually very quick and simple to complete.
Jul. 15, 2024
Hurry, the Samsung OLED G6 monitor I'm testing just dropped even lower with only hours left of Prime Day
Grab one of Samsung’s latest screens for under $700 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m constantly testing the latest gaming monitors for review, and it just so happens that I have theSamsungOdyssey OLED G6 set up right now. While I’m not quite ready to share my full review yet, I can provide somewhat of a spoiler and say I’m thoroughly impressed with the company’s latest 360Hz QHD display, and even more excited about the fact that it’s included in Amazon’s big Prime Day sale.
Jul. 15, 2024
I review SSDs, and these are the deals I'd actually recommend this Prime Day
These are some of the best SSD prices I’ve seen all year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nowadays, that isn’t the case. Call it manufacturing and shipping costs rising, inflation, or demand going down. Any of these reasons might be valid causes for prices going up from a business sense, but it makes things harder for shoppers. With so manyPrime Day PC dealsandPrime Day PS5 dealspopping up now, trying to gauge what something did cost before versus what it should cost now is next to impossible - it’s like trying to shoot a moving target while the person holding it constantly changes its size.
Jul. 15, 2024
If you're struggling with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss, don't worry – most of the OG bosses can't beat it even when they're scaled up
Malenia can do it, but are we really surprised about that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss is arguably the toughest foe in the entire action RPG, but it turns out there’s a handful of OG bosses whocandefeat them – at least when they’re scaled up a bit.Warning, there are spoilers ahead for Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss.
Jul. 15, 2024
Is Twisters a sequel or reboot? Director Lee Isaac Chung has his own take – and also shares reaction to Tom Cruise's surprise premiere appearance
Plus, what it’s like to have Tom Cruise show up at your premiere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twistersis set to storm into cinemas imminently, but how is it connected to the 1996 disaster movie, Twister? That film was the second highest-grossing film of the year when it was released, and was an early showcase for the potential of digital VFX.
Jul. 15, 2024
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review: "A stunning throwback to a classic Capcom era"
Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is a gorgeously grotesque and endearingly cozy adventure that offers a gorgeous setting along with a satisfying blend of tower defense-style strategy and hack-and-slash combat. Gorgeous visual style and aesthetic Clever and fun mix of real-time strategy with hack and slash combat Surprisingly cozy vibe that showcases a different side to a Japanese fable Sharp difficulty spikes in encounters Often unclear explanation of systems and strategies
Jul. 15, 2024
Leaked Valve data reveals it's smaller than most AAA developers, let alone publishers – and The Witcher 4 seemingly has 5x more staff than the entirety of Steam
Valve is punching far above its weight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve- the software giant that brings you Steam as well as the occasional game release - has fewer people working in the entire company thanCD Projekt Redhas working on The Witcher 4. That figure is dramatically smaller than some of Valve’s biggest competitors. There are 20,000 staff acrossMicrosoft’s many studios, and just shy of that number atUbisoft.
Jul. 15, 2024
This Xbox Series X deal has me tempted despite already owning a Series S
Get the 1TB version for $50 off with a free gift card right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I am being completely honest with you, I wasn’t particularly keen on the Xbox Series S at launch. As a big physical media nerd - ask anyone that knows me about my movie collection - with shelves full of discs and cartridges, the idea of a digital-only future terrifies me.
Jul. 15, 2024
Light No Fire hype reaches fever pitch as No Man's Sky studio co-founder Sean Murray teases the internet with even more mysterious emojis
What does it mean?! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Are we about to get some news about Hello Games' upcoming open-world survival RPG,Light No Fire? You’d certainly think so looking at studio co-founder and managing director Sean Murray’s Twitter page, as well as the excited replies from fans responding to his latest series of tweets. Over the last three days, Murray has been posting an increasing number of planet Earth emojis, and hasn’t elaborated any further.
Jul. 15, 2024
Longlegs pokes creepy fun at Despicable Me 4 winning the box office, but the horror movie still had a record breaking opening
Longlegs was taken down by the Minions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegscouldn’t quite beatDespicable Me 4at the box office – but the new horror movie has scored a record breaking opening weekend nonetheless. In its second weekend of release, Despicable Me 4 held onto the box office crown, with a global total now standing at $437.8 million. The Despicable Me and Minions franchise has also become the first animated franchise to cross $5 billion globally, which is a seriously impressive achievement (H/TThe Hollywood Reporter).
Jul. 15, 2024
Meet the crew facing the perfect organism in these exclusive new images from Alien: Romulus
Get a fresh look at the stripped-back, survival horror sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No horror movie this year is more feverishly anticipated thanAlien: Romulus. Taking equal inspiration from Ridley Scott’s seminal, slow-burn chiller and James Cameron’s masterfully muscular sequel, Romulus is synthesising Alien and Aliens into one perfect cinematic organism, while adding fresh ideas and fresh blood all of its own.
Jul. 15, 2024
My favorite budget OLED gaming monitor is ridiculously cheap for Prime Day, and I'd buy it over branded screens
An OLED panel for a chunk less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love pretty gaming monitors, and the KTC G27P6 appeals both to my OLED preferences and desire for excellent screen deals. We’re talking about a 240Hz QHD panel that uses sales like Prime Day to dip to just above $500, and the display finally did just that just hours before the main event kicks off.
Jul. 15, 2024
Netflix finds its new #1 movie in a tense yet highly divisive thriller with a less-than-impressive Rotten Tomatoes score
Vanished Into the Night isn’t for everyone, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And just like that, there’s a new number one movie on Netflix, with thrilling yet divisive drama Vanished Into the Night topping the streaming’s film chart after just four days on the platform. The new mystery flick replaced Eddie Murphy’s action-comedy sequelBeverly Hills Cop: Axel F, which landed on July 3 and stirred up 41 million views during its first week.
Jul. 15, 2024
New trailer for Terminator anime promises a reinvention of the franchise from the studio behind Ghost in the Shell
Terminator Zero debuts on Judgment Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for the Netflix anime Terminator Zero has debuted and given us our best look yet at the upcoming adaptation. The show, which is executive produced byThe Batmanwriter Mattson Tomlin, tells a new story set in the beloved franchise. The new teaser is narrated byHouse of the Dragon’s Sonoya Mizuno who voices a resistance fighter sent back in time called Eiko.
Jul. 15, 2024
Nintendo publishing its first in-house horror game could finally make me take the Switch seriously
Opinion | Does Emio mean we’re playing with the big boys now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is Nintendo’s Emio? Your guess is as good as mine right now. Theupcoming horror game(or so it’s presumed to be) was unveiled by way of ashort teaser trailer, depicting a trench coat-clad individual wearing a paper bag over their head and staring ominously at the viewer.
Jul. 15, 2024
On a budget? Here are the Amazon Fire TV deals I'd check out this Prime Day
Toasty Fire TV offers that won’t burn the bank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It wouldn’t be Amazon Prime Day without Fire TV deals, and screens with the retailers services baked in can show up super cheap. Don’t get me wrong, they won’t be for everyone, especially since they can’t keep up with the latestLGOLED models orSamsungQLED displays. However, what they can provide is an exceptional smart screen experience for less, which might be exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to budget gaming.
Jul. 15, 2024
Over a dozen Genshin Impact voice actors lay into developer HoYoverse for more inexplicably "pale" characters after Natlan reveal: "You still got time to fix it"
“People are absolutely within their rights to demand better representation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recent reveal of Genshin Impact’s next major region, Natlan,and nine of its (seemingly playable) charactershas rekindled criticism of developer HoYoverse’s penchant for researching and borrowing from real countries, from Sumeru’s take on the Middle East to Natlan’s riff on what strongly seem to be African and Latin American elements, but filling its renditions almost exclusively with white or white-passing people.
Jul. 15, 2024
Prime Day started early - these are the 8 gaming deals I'd grab now
Everything from PS5 games to tabletop classics are on offer in the sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday, July 17:Prime Day will end at midnight tonight, and that means a few gaming deals have gone out of stock. I’ve removed the old offers and added a couple of new recommendations to replace them. Prime Day was supposed to kick off today, but nobody seems to have told whoever’s in charge of the Amazon gaming deals - some eye-catching bargains started to creep out from cover earlier this week.
Jul. 15, 2024
Princess Zelda is Echoes of Wisdom's main protagonist, but Link will also be a playable character, ESRB rating confirms
Linked up again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Princess Zelda is undoubtedly the star ofThe Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, appearing as the main protagonist for the first time in the mainline series, but it turns out that she won’t be totally alone. The game’s newESRB ratinghas confirmed that our sword-wielding buddy Link will be playable, too.
Jul. 15, 2024
Rumored BioShock 4 screenshot shows off some new powers and a very punchy-looking shotgun
Booker would be proud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An apparent earlyBioShock 4screenshot has leaked, offering a look at UI elements, various powers, and a punchy shotgun. The picture doesn’t give away much. Visually, the main event is the central object, which suggests something of a return to the series' classic art-deco look, and also seems to be holding up a flaming sphere.
Jul. 15, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 confirms new casting and gets emotional first behind-the-scenes footage
Filming on Stranger Things season 5 has reached the halfway point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5is about halfway through filming, and, to mark the occasion, Netflix has unveiled a behind-the-scenes sneak peek at the forthcoming installment of the beloved show. In the video, which you can watch below, cast members including Millie Bobby Brown, Winona Ryder, and Finn Wolfhard are seen on the set.
Jul. 15, 2024
The 32 greatest Ryan Reynolds movies
Only Ryan Reynolds can make being a seventh-year senior look cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. His is the face of Hollywood stardom: a deadly smile, knowing eyes, and lush hair. Blessed with amazing genes and killer comedic timing, Ryan Reynolds has enjoyed an especially successful movie career for years. With so many movies now under his belt, certainly many of them have to be must-see, right?
Jul. 15, 2024
The Boys fans think Prime Video's latest video reveals a major Supe cameo in the season 4 finale, and it’s the one we’ve all been waiting for
Is he really coming back? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4finale is fast approaching and so are the theories as one fan suggests Prime Video’s latest video upload could be a clue to a possible major cameo from a long-lost Supe that got stored away in season 3… Soldier Boy! On July 14, just days before the final episode of season 4 is due to drop, Prime Video randomly posted a best bits montage onYouTubeof one of the show’s most outrageous superheroes, Soldier Boy.
Jul. 15, 2024
Winona Ryder and Tim Burton met secretly to make Beetlejuice 2 happen
Original Beetlejuice star Winona Ryder has been trying to get a sequel made for decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It is no secret thatBeetlejuice 2is a long time coming and took a lot of man (or rather woman) power to get going, as in addition to star Michael Keaton and director Tim Burton hatching a plan for the follow-up, star Winona Ryder has revealed she had also been trying to get the movie off of the ground by having secret meetings with Burton.
Jul. 15, 2024
The new Razer Blade 16 just hit a record-low price for Prime Day... but I'd rather spend a grand less on an Asus
Two gaming laptop greats go head to head in Prime Day gaming laptop deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like I get my hands on a new gaming laptop nearly every day when I’m testing, so to fall in love with one hurts. These machines are pricey, so they need to be shipped off at the end of a review, and that means I’m often left heartbroken.
Jul. 15, 2024
The state of IO Interactive in 2024: Hitman developer on Project Fantasy, 007, and staying afloat in a tumultuous industry
IO Interactive’s chief development officer talks games and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IO Interactive is a busy, busy developer. Having made its mark on the immersive sim genre with the sublime Hitman trilogy over the past eight years, it’s now looking ahead to two brand new titles: Online RPG Project Fantasy, and an adventure with super-spy James Bond inProject 007.
Jul. 15, 2024
The witchy vibes are sublime in this exclusive new look at MCU TV show Agatha All Along
Exclusive: Here’s a brand new look at WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Agatha Harkness is making her highly anticipated return to the MCU later this year – and we’ve got a brand new look at her TV show to whet your appetite. The new image, which you can see below, shows Kathryn Hahn, Joe Locke, Patti Lupone, Ali Ahn, Sasheer Zamata, and Debra Jo Rupp standing together in a dark, spooky looking forest.
Jul. 15, 2024
This clever invention turns any couch into a PC gaming desk, and its price has dropped for Prime Day
Mouse and keyboard precision from the comfort of your couch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PC gaming doesn’t have to mean being hunched over a desk. Gaming PCs are expensive enough without buying an additional chair to sit on, and we all spend more than enough time working at a desk. As console gamers know all too well, sometimes the best gaming chair is a couch.
Jul. 15, 2024
This is not a drill: Manor Lords fishing ponds are coming in the next update "since it was requested a lot"
Manor Lords' fishing ponds are coming alongside the Unreal Engine 5 update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is officially getting fishing ponds, says creator Slavic Magic. A cursoryGooglesearch on the topic provesthere’s beenhot demandfor fishingin Manor Lordssince launch, and Slavic Magic acknowledged that and said it’ll be added in the next update. “Working on fishing ponds for the next update since it was requested a lot,” reads Slavic Magic’s tweet, which also includes a screenshot of a fishing pond, admittedly with some very pretty reflections and aesthetic details like lily pads and tall grass poking out above the surface.
Jul. 15, 2024
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Express hits its lowest ever price with magic discount I can't resist
All aboard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday, July 17:Sorry folks, this Lego Harry Potter deal seems to be over now… the Hogwarts Express has leapt back up in price. Prime Day offerscanvanish before the event is over, so keep that in mind if you’ve got anything in your basket! Otherwise, take a look at our guide to the latestPrime Day Lego dealsto see if anything else takes your fancy instead.
Jul. 15, 2024
Twisters director says that James Gunn "lucked out" getting David Corenswet for Superman: "He’s going to kill it"
Exclusive: Lee Isaac Chung on working with the new Supes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking back at 1996 disaster movie Twister, it has a fascinating ensemble cast. Alongside leads Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt – better known as character actors than action stars – the supporting cast included Philip Seymour Hoffman, Alan Ruck and Todd Field. It’s not hard to imagine the cast of this year’sTwisters– a new chapter in the storm-chasing saga, populated by entirely new characters – going on to equally interesting things.
Jul. 15, 2024
The ending of Nicolas Cage's new horror Longlegs is inspired by one of the best thrillers of all time
We dive into that intriguing ending… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After all the hype around the horror movieLonglegs, the new thriller is now out in theaters. And if you’ve seen the Osgood Perkins movie, then you’ll know that not everything is tied up neatly in the final act. Below, we get into the details of what happens in our Longlegs ending explained, as well as what the director has to say about the conclusion.
Jul. 14, 2024
After making the best Mega Man-like in years and announcing a SRPG spin-off, indie platformer dev teases four more throwback projects in the works
Berserk Boy is just getting started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Berserk Boy is probably the best throwback platformer of the year, mashing together Sonic’s speediness, Mega Man’s boss-cosplaying powers, and some light Metroidvania elements. The gamedebuted to ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ reviews at launch- no surprise there - but its developer is nowhere near done. As if releasing the best Mega Man-like in years wasn’t enough, developer Berserk Boy Games just announced Berserk B.
Jul. 14, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 CEO says Larian was "fighting with embassies" to relocate developers after closing its Russian studio in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine
“The decision was instant: We can’t stay here” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3CEO Swen Vincke says that Larian was “fighting with embassies and consulates” to relocate developers at the developer’s Russian studio after the invasion of Ukraine. “The decision was instant: We can’t stay here.” Simply closing down the studio wasn’t enough, however, as Larian worked quickly to relocate its staff.
Jul. 14, 2024
Trails lead doesn’t see hits like Persona 5 as "rivals," reckons it's "a good thing" that the West is finally "hungry" for more JRPGs
“Rather than a feeling of competitiveness, it’s more a feeling of cooperation,” Toshihiro Kondo says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toshihiro Kondo, the frequent director and writer of both the long-running Trails and Ys series, doesn’t see other Japanese RPGs as competitors - rather, growing interest in the subgenre as a whole can only be a good thing.
Jul. 14, 2024
Cyberpunk 2 director recalls that making Phantom Liberty was like "group therapy" after 2077's "crushing" launch
Paweł Sasko remembers a particularly hard time at CD Projekt Red When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterCyberpunk 2077’s disastrous launch - plagued with bugs, missing features, and a storm of online controversy - making the game’s excellent Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 facelift was a kind of “group therapy” for the development team, according to the expansion’s lead.
Jul. 14, 2024
Cyberpunk 2 director thought he was getting fired - just before he was asked to help lead the RPG sequel and set up CDPR's new studio
Pawel Sasko went on a rollercoaster of emotions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of theCyberpunk 2077 sequel’s most senior developers thought he was getting fired, moments before he was asked to head up the project and its new Boston studio. Speaking on the Flow Games podcast,Cyberpunk 2077quest lead Pawel Sasko, who is now associate game director on the game’s sequel, said that he, like many more senior devs, had questioned whether he wanted to stay on atCD Projekt Redfor another game.
Jul. 14, 2024
Fruit Ninja and Jetpack Joyride developer leaves mobile megahits behind with his new, Spelunky-inspired "lovecraftian roguelike"
Feed The Deep is coming sometime this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One veteran mobile game designer is delving into the dangerous waters of solo development with a new PC roguelike that’s riffing on one of the genre’s greatest: Spelunky. You’ve probably played Fruit Ninja, right? If not, you’ve almost definitely seen ads for the game where you swipe the screen to cut watermelons and apples in half.
Jul. 14, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 won so many awards that it started to "affect development", forcing Larian to send "rotating teams" of devs to ceremonies
Swen Vincke is suffering from success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3was such a massive critical success that sending developers to collect all of its awards was starting to “affect development.” Speaking to Edge, Larian CEO and Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke said that the game’s overwhelming awards success was greatly appreciated, but began to cause a problem.
Jul. 13, 2024
Astro Bot almost went open-world, but opted for 80 planets instead because that led to "the most control over the game's variety"
Team Asobi “did consider, at first: should this be an open-world game?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Botserves as a kind of"new beginning"for the platforming mascot that won everyone over while pat-patting around our controllers in PS5 pack-in game Astro’s Playroom. But while trying to reintroduce the loveable hero in a much-larger, full-priced adventure, the developers at Team Asobi almost went down an open-world route.
Jul. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead writer is "really curious" to see the CRPG series' future beyond Larian - but suggests that people should maybe chill out on the "spicy" fan art
“Some of it’s so spicy that it burns my mouth” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there was somehow any doubt remaining about the future ofBaldur’s Gate 3, the RPG’s lead writer has done his best to finally put those doubts to rest, saying that he’s entirely moved on from the game - but that players should continue its legacy any way they like.
Jul. 13, 2024
FC 24 Futties guide with new cards for Haaland, Rashford and Bonmati
Pele, Lewandowski and Graham Hansen join the summer party in FC 24 Futties Team 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Futties is the former FIFA series' big summer promo, and as of early August it’s delivered four teams' worth of OP items. More than a dozen of these lateEA Sports FC 24additions score the maximum possible rating of 99, including Pele, Erling Haaland, and Caroline Graham Hansen.
Jul. 13, 2024
FromSoftware expert finds the studio's biggest dragon finally surpassed with Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's almost 400 meter behemoth
An unnamed beast lying in the Land of Shadow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’s obscure news:FromSoftwareseems to have soft-launched its biggest dragon yet inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and I have a feeling you can measure the studio’s success based on how long their winged beasts are. YouTubechannelZullie The Witch, who specializes in everything to do with FromSoft’s beloved hits, recently published a video delving into a mysterious dragon found already-dead in the Land of Shadow, which might just take the crown as the new largest beastie from the studio’s catalogue.
Jul. 13, 2024
Hello Games' Sean Murray lights the internet on fire with a single emoji that could mean more No Man's Sky, Light No Fire news, or nothing at all
What have you done, Sean Murray? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it was a nice, quiet Friday afternoon until Hello Games managing director Sean Murray decided to drop an Earth-shaped bomb onto the internet. Say what you want about Murray, but he knows how to get people talking. That fact is provable due to the existence ofa single tweetsent out today containing a solitary emoji.
Jul. 13, 2024
Is this Nintendo's mystery horror game? Maybe not, but it is an "extremely important" new Switch game from Silent Hill 2 remake dev Bloober Team
Bloober Team says Project M is a “big development challenge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Layers of Fear andSilent Hill 2 remakedeveloper Bloober Team has quietly revealed that it’s working on something called Project M for Nintendo Switch, and I’m perhaps irresponsibly wondering if it has anything to do withthe mysterious horror project Nintendo just revealed this week.
Jul. 13, 2024
Ken Levine says BioShock nearly went nowhere and was almost canceled: "We can't make those games because they don't sell"
System Shock 2’s performance didn’t give publishers much confidence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioShockand BioShock Infinite director Ken Levine has opened up about early troubles that the series faced when it came to budgets, low sales expectations based on the genre, and a close call with cancelation. Speaking toEdge Magazine’s400th Issue, Levine recalls that many of the original developers came to Irrational Games “because they liked” immersive sim classic System Shock 2 and wanted to make something similar to the ‘get bullied by AI’ shooter, but Levine supposedly vetoed the idea early on because of financial concerns.
Jul. 13, 2024
The Witcher 4 is "the most advanced" game CD Projekt is working on right now, ahead of Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher remake
CDPR has a busy slate, but The Witcher 4 is at its head When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4is the “most advanced” project of all the games thatCD Projekt Red(and its partners) are working on right now. That’s according to Pawel Sasko, associate game director on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. Speaking on theFlow Gamespodcast, Sasko wasn’t able to give much detail on any of theupcoming CD Projekt Red games, but he did give a rundown of the whole bunch, explaining that The Witcher 4 is by far the furthest along.
Jul. 13, 2024
Trails developer working on new IPs because making the same JRPG giant for 20 years is "like developing an online game" and "stagnates" the team
Working on one series for so long has the studio asking MMO-like questions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Nihon Falcom has been pumping out JRPG hits in the Trails series for two whole decades, but the studio is now working on new ideas “in the background” to avoid stagnation. Speaking toGamespot, studio president Toshihiro Kondo explained thatthe long-running series is “about 80 to 90% complete"after four different story arcs and 16 games building on top of each other.
Jul. 12, 2024
I'm replaying Grand Theft Auto 4, and GTA 6 has a lot to learn from Liberty City
Now is the perfect time to revisit Bellic Enterprises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nico Bellic is a stranger in a strange land.Grand Theft Auto 4begins with our morally-flexible protagonist taking his first steps in America, where he’s fled to escape a troubled past in Europe. Liberty City, a stand-in for New York City, is nothing like the American dream his cousin Roman has sold to him through letters.
Jul. 12, 2024
4TB SSDs are often ludicrously expensive, but this Samsung 990 Pro deal is only getting better
SSD prices are laughable, but this one is giving me some hope. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time we admit it: SSD prices are bold-faced lies. This year especially, the listed prices of each model changes depending on the retailer, supply, and I guess the movement of stars with each new day. While that’s true enough for 1TB drives, the problem only worsens as you move up the capacity scale.
Jul. 12, 2024
After 22 years, three cult classic Kirby-style platformers Nintendo refused to release outside of Japan are finally available worldwide
Playable now via Nintendo Switch Online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an exciting new move for all platformer fans globally,Nintendohas made three of its classic Starfy games available to players outside of Japan for the first time ever. Starfy shouldn’t be too difficult to figure out gameplay-wise, though - as one player writes, “I don’t think these games are very text-heavy.
Jul. 12, 2024
Alien: Romulus bursts onto the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a fresh look at the face-hugging, chest-bursting, pharyngeal-jawed horrors ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and they promise a return to pure interstellar terror as the xenomorph is reborn inAlien: Romulus. The universe’s ultimate killer can be seen in all its biomechanical glory on the newsstand cover of the new issue which is landing on shelves on Thursday 18 July, with subscribers getting a close encounter on their copies, due to land on doormats shortly.
Jul. 12, 2024
Alien: Romulus goes old-school with its marketing as the first full scene gets released on VHS
Alien: Romulus gets the VHS treatment, grainy footage and all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are marketing campaigns and then there are Alien: Romulus marketing campaigns. The Fede Alvarez-directed Alien movie has already had theJames Cameron seal of approval, and now it’ll appeal to fans of a certain vintage – by releasing its first scene on VHS.
Jul. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev nearly lost its chance at the D&D license because its previous RPG meant its pitch to Wizards of the Coast was "really s***"
“We didn’t have the brainpower” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3lead Swen Vincke admits that Larian Studios' beloved Dungeons & Dragons RPG may never have happened - all because of stress surroundingDivinity: Original Sin 2. Speaking in an interview withEdge, Vincke recounts the stressful time Larian had to present the publisher with a plan. “We need to write something guys,” he describes himself as saying.
Jul. 12, 2024
Blindfolded Zelda Tears of the Kingdom speedrunner who beat the game in under 3 hours has a rare gift that helps him memorize video games, but there's written instructions if you don't
I’m exhausted just from watching the video, thanks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A legendary Zelda super-fan has beatTears of the Kingdom, while blindfolded, in about as long as it took me to leave the Great Sky Islands with both eyeballs in play. Eric, otherwise known by his creator handle PointCrow, posted the frankly awe-inspiring video onYouTube. Over its two hours and 15-minute long runtime, the intrepid TOTK genius expertly makes his way through Hyrule, defeats the Demon Dragon on his very first try, and rescues the princess in near record time for blindfolded speedruns; the current record sits at one hour and 49 minutes, according toSpeedrun.
Jul. 12, 2024
Captain America 4 gets a slick, stylish first trailer featuring Giancarlo Esposito, tons of action, and Red Hulk
The first trailer features Red Hulk and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Captain America: Brave New World has arrived, and it’s a slick, stylish few minutes packed with action… and Red Hulk. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson takes on the titular mantle, while Danny Ramirez’s Joaquin Torres also returns.
Jul. 12, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine features a new side to Wolverine almost 25 years after Hugh Jackman’s X-Men debut
Hugh Jackman feels the Deadpool threequel features a different side to his Wolverine character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinefeatures a new side to Wolverine – almost 25 years after Hugh Jackman first popped his claws in 2000’s X-Men. “There are parts of the character I pitched in different versions and tried to get across – and I can’t tell you what it is.
Jul. 12, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's first 35 minutes debut as early reactions call it unexpected, bloody, and outrageous
Fans and journalists have seen 35 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehas debuted just over half an hour of footage, and the early reactions are in. The highly anticipated third outing in the Deadpool trilogy, and the Merc with a Mouth’s entry into the MCU, is still a few weeks away. However, stars Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have been making their rounds in a Deadpool world tour debuting the footage alongside director Shawn Levy.
Jul. 12, 2024
Despite starting life as a Bloodborne parody, Nightmare Kart is one of the best free games you can play right now
Indie Spotlight | Burn rubber and shoot your fellow motorists in the strangest racing game you’ll play all year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “You must be confused, but try not to think too hard about this,” says Herman, the spluttering old man who’s about to thrash me in a few laps of familiar-looking racing game Nightmare Kart. “Just go out and win a few races, and it will all be over before you know it.
Jul. 12, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard skips fan-favorite Blood Mage class specialization because its "nasty" parts aren't where BioWare "want the hero to walk"
The RPG’s lead writer says blood magic is a little too evil this time around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWarehasn’t delved too much into how morality works inDragon Age: The Veilguard. We’ve seen some very Dragon Age 2-esque dialogue wheels with fantasy emotes letting you know if you’re being flirty or virtuous, but my main question remains, ‘Can I be kinda evil?
Jul. 12, 2024
Former Pokémon lawyer explains how he tracked down a young leaker by calling his mom: "Absolutely baked my legend in at Pokémon for like 5 years"
That day, Don McGowan was the very best, like no one ever was When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ex-Pokémon lawyer has shared a triumphant story in which he tracked down and course-corrected a young leaker by calling his mom and telling her what he was up to. Don McGowan used to be the general counsel at Destiny studio andSonysubsidiaryBungie, but before that he was The Pokémon Company’s chief legal officer for more than 10 years.
Jul. 12, 2024
Genshin Impact drops a massive update 5.0 teaser out of nowhere: 9 Natlan characters revealed for the RPG, including the apparent Pyro Archon
The 5.X Natlan patches seem filled with female characters so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Days before the release of update 4.8, Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse dropped a massive preview trailer for Natlan, update 5.0, and the patches to come in the new region, revealing an initial cast of nine seemingly playable characters that also appears to include the Pyro Archon herself.
Jul. 12, 2024
Genshin Impact studio's new action RPG Zenless Zone Zero officially confirmed to be a PlayStation console exclusive
The free-to-play game is out on mobile, PC, and PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After launching last week for mobile, PC, and PS5 players, it appears that HoYoverse’s new free-to-play action RPGZenless Zone Zerowon’t be coming to any other consoles. With50 million Zenless Zone Zero downloadsin just a few days, it’s safe to say thatGenshin Impactstudio HoYoverse has released yet another free-to-play banger.
Jul. 12, 2024
Giancarlo Esposito's unnamed Captain America: Brave New World character may have his roots in the X-Men mythos
Is Giancarlo Esposito playing a character who originated in X-Force in Captain America: Brave New World? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst official trailer for Captain America: Brave New World has arrived, and while it shows off plenty of glimpses at Giancarlo Esposito’s character, it still doesn’t identify him by name. But the online rumor mill moves quickly, and some fans think they’ve figured out who he might be playing - and if it’s true, it’s a character who originated in the world of the X-Men.
Jul. 12, 2024
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds reveal the cut musical number from an earlier Deadpool and Wolverine pitch
The first version of the movie had a strange musical number When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first pitch forDeadpool and Wolverinefeatured an unusual musical number, Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have revealed. The MCU film, which is arriving in just a few weeks, will see Deadpool and Wolverine join forces to save the Marvel multiverse. When asked about the many strange rumors surrounding the movie at a press conference attended by GamesRadar+, Jackman jokes: “There was a whole song and dance number for Wolverine – naked.
Jul. 12, 2024
25 years after its release, The Blair Witch Project co-director takes a deep dive into found footage cult hit and shares an obscure Star Wars inspiration
Exclusive: Eduardo Sánchez breaks down The Blair Witch Project with Total Film magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In 1999,The Blair Witch Projectscared the world. “It was so profoundly terrifying that I didn’t watch it again for another decade,” Host director Rob Savage remembers. Co-directed by duo Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick, who met during university, it signalled the arrival of an untapped style of genre filmmaking and shocked[Rec]co-director Jaume Balagueró “because it was a completely new approach to horror”.
Jul. 12, 2024
I've wanted Pokemon Black and White remakes for years, and this fan-made version inspired by one of 2023's best JRPGs makes me desperate to return to Unova
Gen 5 Pokemon mixes with a HD-2D art style perfectly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One talented Pokemon fan has given us a taste of what Pokemon Black and White remakes could look like if they were recreated in an Octopath Traveler-esque HD-2D art style, and I’m now more keen to dive back into the Unova region than ever before.
Jul. 12, 2024
In a moment of Honor Mode panic, one ice-cold Baldur's Gate 3 player unlocks an achievement in a way that would make most RPG fans recoil in horror
The Dark Urge would do anything for blood, but even he wouldn’t do THAT When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3fan has managed to pop the Kill Two Birds with One Gnome achievement in the most despicable way possible. The shocking confession comes from Reddit user swords_again, who took to the game’s discussion board in aposttitled, “My most shameful achievement yet.
Jul. 12, 2024
Is it just me, or is Tom Cruise an underrated actor?
A Total Film writer on why we need to look beyond the stunts… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few movie stars can match the career trajectory of Tom Cruise. Since establishing himself as box-office gold in the ’80s, the actor hasn’t stopped pumping out the hits. He successfully weathered a few PR blips in the early ’00s, and became, according to Steven Spielberg,the man who “saved Hollywood’s ass"in the wake of the pandemic.
Jul. 12, 2024
Just days after a big patch, Lethal Company dev says he's "busy creating the best update of all time, gimme a couple weeks"
Version 55 recently introduced vehicles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only a few days have passed sinceLethal Company’s solo developer Zeekerss released the indie horror hit’s vehicular patch, the Version 55 update - and he’s already got more on the way. Lethal Company launched almost a year ago now, making waves among longtime horror fans and newcomers to the genre alike as a chaotic, quirky multiplayer experience.
Jul. 12, 2024
Lego Millennium Falcon hits lowest ever price, and I'd say fans need it in their life
You can grab the latest version of the ship for a record low price in both the US and UK When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monday, July 15:Even though the US price of the Lego Millennium Falcon has gone back up, the UK deal is still available for£56.98 at Amazoninstead of £74.99. With any luck, the Stateside offer will return soon.
Jul. 12, 2024
Nicolas Cage's new horror movie Longlegs is certainly terrifying, but not in the ways you were probably expecting
Big Screen Spotlight | Director Osgood Perkins’ latest horror Longlegs is unexpected, but that makes it a far more fascinating film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hype is a strange beast. Over the past couple of months, I’ve seen headline after headline describing new horror movieLonglegsas one of the scariest films of the decade. The acclaim has been endless, with the filmdebuting to a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoesand earning countless five-star reviews (including our very own).
Jul. 12, 2024
Old School RuneScape devs face loot-hungry MMO players after an endgame quest spits out worse items than an easy mob so profitable it became a bot farm
Back-to-back loot extremes spark confusion in OSRS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been keeping an eye on a fascinating microcosm of MMO economics for a while now, and it’s officially hit a boiling point over in the Old School RuneScape community. The recent release of two new enemies, one spitting out millions of gold despite being easy to kill, and the other locked behind an endgame quest yet struggling to drop anything worthwhile, has confused and rankled the OSRS faithful, to the point that developer Jagex recently delayed a planned Q&A session so it could instead focus on ironing out some loot tables.
Jul. 12, 2024
Once Human includes a feature every post-apocalyptic survival game should have – a piano minigame
Forget survival and start learning some sweet tunes instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Post apocalyptic open-world survival game Once Human released on PC earlier this week, and it’s good to know that beyond the big monsters and mechanics to make your fight to survive feel even more tense, developer Starry Studio remembered to put some focus on where itreallymatters – a piano minigame.
Jul. 12, 2024
Once Human Sketch of an Inspection Point key locations and how to open the chip-locked crate
There are four chip keys to find for the crate in Sketch of an Inspection Point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Once Human Sketch of an Inspection Point task sees you finding keys for a chip-locked loot crate. There are four different chip cards to find around the map and while it’s not hard, a couple of keys aren’t too obvious thanks to unclear signposting for navigation or the mechanics involved.
Jul. 12, 2024
Once Human's cosmetics will soon be usable account-wide rather than per individual character, and refunds are coming for those who already bought them multiple times
This change is planned to roll out by August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once Human developer Starry Studio has confirmed that it’ll soon allow players to use purchased cosmetics across all of the characters on their account, rather than having to buy things multiple times to unlock them for everybody. Refunds will also be issued to those who already spent in-game currency doing this.
Jul. 12, 2024
Red Hulk - Harrison Ford's MCU persona explained
The Marvel comic book history of General Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross’s superpowered alter ego Red Hulk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - as revealed by thefirst official trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, the Red Hulk is joining the MCU. And by all appearances, it will indeed be Harrison Ford’s President Thaddeus ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross who transforms into the not-so-jolly red giant.
Jul. 12, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says he's never been more sad to wrap a movie than Deadpool and Wolverine
“I really loved it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverineis just weeks away from release, and for Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds is the culmination of a lot of work. As its release date nears too, the actor has been reflecting on playing Wade Wilson for over a decade, calling it the saddest moment when they wrapped the latest movie.
Jul. 12, 2024
Spider-Society writer talks bringing together every Spider-Man from across the Spider-Verse, from Spider-Rex to Spider-Ham and more
Writer Alex Segura talks about bringing together every Spider-Hero from across the Multiverse for Spider-Society When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Verse is an ever-growing web of Spider-heroes from all across the Marvel Multiverse, and now, that network is coalescing into aSpider-Society in which all Spiders everywhereare members by default. Writer Alex Segura and artist Scott Godlewski are bringing the Spider-Society together later this summer to take on an equally impressive foe - the Sinister Squadron, a conglomerate of multiversal foes of Spider-Man.
Jul. 12, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws lead wants you to know it's not just another Ubisoft open-world game: "We are hyper conscious of the Ubisoft house style ... Massive is quite unique"
“And Star Wars itself suggested some different ways of doing things” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Julian Gerighty, creative director ofUbisoft’s Massive Entertainment, says Star Wars Outlaws won’t be like most Ubisoft open-world games. Talking toGamesIndustry, Gerighty laid out two key reasons why he thinks Star Wars Outlaws will surprise anyone expecting a typical Ubisoft open-world game set in a galaxy far, far away.
Jul. 12, 2024
Stephen King pays tribute to Shelley Duvall, calling The Shining star a "wonderful, talented, underused actor"
The Shining author has paid tribute to Shelley Duvall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shiningauthor Stephen King has paid tribute to Shelley Duvall following her tragic death. Duvall played Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 adaptation of King’s novel, which also stars Jack Nicholson as Jack Torrance and Danny Lloyd as Danny Torrance. “Very sorry Shelly Duvall has passed,” King wrote onTwitter.
Jul. 12, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner hopes that two beloved dead characters have more of their stories told in Star Wars one day
Yord and Jecki could return in some form When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland has said she hopes to see two fallen fan-favorite characters again. InThe Acolyte episode 5, both Yord – beloved leader of theYord Horde– and Padawan Jecki were killed by The Stranger, AKA theSith Lord Qimir. But, according to Headland, that might not be the end of their stories.
Jul. 12, 2024
The First Descendant hits 10 million players in a week despite rough start with 52% positive Steam reviews: "We will do our best to bring you great experiences"
Initial server issues clearly didn’t put players off too much When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite launching to ‘Mixed’ user reviews on Steam, Nexon’s new third-person looter shooter, The First Descendant, is doingreallywell when it comes to its player count, as the developer has revealed it hit 10 million players in just seven days. In a statement posted to Twitter today, Nexon thanks players for their “tremendous support” so far.
Jul. 12, 2024
The First Descendant plans to change icons that almost exactly matched Destiny 2 designs: "We have taken the concerns raised seriously"
New looter shooter wants to reflect is “unique identity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nexon plans to change in-game icons from looter shooterThe First Descendantthat were strikingly similar to those found in Destiny 2. Take one good look at The First Descendant and you’ll be able to see the fingerprints of plenty of different looter shooters etched onto the screen.
Jul. 12, 2024
The First Descendent isn't secretly messing with your drop rates, and Nexon is taking steps to prove it's not lying
“We are currently working on various measures to ensure the community can trust the dev team” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendantisn’t being shady with your drop rates, claims developer and publisher Nexon. The free-to-play co-op looter shooter came out a couple weeks back, on June 30, and since then, those enamoured with the game’s bombastic abilities and even more bombastic bosses have felt like something strange has been going on with drop rates.
Jul. 12, 2024
The future of action games looks a whole lot weirder thanks to Action Game Maker, a new tool from the team that fuelled cult classic RPGs like Omori
The RPG Maker makers are back with more game creation tools that require no programming experience whatsoever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG Maker once spawned countless roleplaying games of all shapes and sizes with tools that let anyone, regardless of their programming experience, make their own adventures. RPG Maker makers Gotcha Gotcha Games are now working on a very similar Action Game Maker.
Jul. 12, 2024
The new LG OLED B4 is down to a record low price, but here's why I'd buy the older model instead
I’d pick last year’s LG OLED TV this Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buy it if: Don’t buy it if: ❌You’d rather invest in the C4❌You’re looking for smaller than 65-inch Price check:Best Buy $1,599|Walmart $1,596.99 UK:£1,999.99£1,199 at Amazon Buy it if: ✅ You want a larger OLED✅ You’re looking to upgrade to 120Hz✅ You’d like something large
Jul. 12, 2024
The Nintendo Switch snatches the NES' record as the company's longest-lasting console, with 2,688 days without a successor
The Switch 2 inches ever-closer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Switch is the longest-serving Nintendo console, with the company having never left this much time in between releasing one console and the next. Nintendo hasn’t spent this much time supporting, fawning over, and profiting from one console since its very first, as every console generation after the NES became progressively shorter until the mammoth Wii era lasted a full six years, which makes some sense considering the Switch is the company’s best-selling console with 141 million units shifted.
Jul. 12, 2024
The Star Wars universe has a new moon – how Ubisoft's Massive made Toshara for Star Wars Outlaws, "a true haven for the outlaws and the underworld"
Preview | Star Wars Outlaws introduces a new moon, here’s five things I learned about the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis set to take us to five distinct planets and let us explore space in its handcrafted open-world in the Outer Rim. I learnt a lot about Massive’s approach to world-building and how it draws from George Lucas' inspirations during my time at the developer’s studio in Sweden - with the team delving into the making of the familiar desert planet of Tatooine from the original trilogy, to the frozen landscapes of Kijimi from Star Wars: Rise of the Skywalker, and more.
Jul. 12, 2024
This beloved character from The Boys returned in this week's episode, but you may have missed it
The Boys brings back Billy Butcher’s diabolical dog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4has certainly been diabolical so far – and we may never look at a chocolate cake in the same way again. Amid the blood, shock, and gore, the Prime Video series has still found time to inject a little heart into proceedings. At the centre of it is Billy Butcher and Ryan’s fledgling (and far-flung) father and son dynamic, one which shows signs of prospering as the fourth season hurtles towards its finale.
Jul. 12, 2024
With Game Pass price hikes sparking debate, indie developers are rising up to remind us how vital the Xbox subscription can be "to the tune of staggering numbers"
“People give incredible value to games they love, and they find those games on Game Pass” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I can attest personally that people on Game Pass actually do try out small indie games, to the tune of staggering numbers,“Bulwarksolodev Tomas Sala writes onTwitter, responding to an argument that price increases could reflectMicrosoft’s commitment to making Game Pass work [viaGamesIndustry.
Jul. 12, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero review: "Wholesome stories in a stunning anime world"
Zenless Zone Zero is a visual delight served with loveable anime characters in a vibrant urban fantasy world. Bangboo bunnies, graphic novels, and arcade games give the game a lot of character, but it occasionally suffers from repetitive challenges and shallow dungeon mechanics. Fun combat mechanics Features a wide range of quests, challenges, and mini-games Varied character design with brilliant voice-acting Some battles are rather dull Dungeon sections are too easy
Jul. 11, 2024
"Don't bank on being the next viral hit": Manor Lords publisher urges other studios to "take care of all the devs" instead of hunting for their golden goose
Hooded Horse CEO Tim Bender says chasing viral hits is “opportunistic and predatory” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse has shared some advice for both developers and publishers navigating viral success, recommending an even-handed approach over a hasty search for hits. One-person developer Slavic Magic achieved monumental success with its debut title Manor Lords no matter how you slice it,beating launch records that had long been held by titans of the genre like Cities: Skylines and Civilization 6.
Jul. 11, 2024
"I'm happy to lose": As Baldur's Gate 3 is dubbed the "Best Game" yet again, Helldivers 2 creative director admits he doesn't mind as Larian's D&D RPG is "one for the ages"
It was “a stiff competition” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3was just crowned the “Best Game” once more, beating other banger titles likeHelldivers 2- whose own lead thought Larian Studios' win would be well-deserved. It doesn’t look like there are any hard feelings to be found among the finalists' developers, though, with Arrowhead Game Studios CCO and Helldivers 2 creative director Johan Pilestedt himself revealing as much.
Jul. 11, 2024
5 years from launch, co-op zombie shooter World War Z launches free update set in an apocalyptic hellscape that just so happens to be where I live
World War Z’s Battle of Arizona update is available now. Thanks, I hate it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As if the punishing desert climate, abundance of venomous reptiles, and worsening air pollution weren’t enough to declare Phoenix, Arizona an apocalyptic hellscape, my home city is now being invaded by flesh-eating zombies in a new World War Z update some five years after launch.
Jul. 11, 2024
A 52-episode animated series based on classic toys was finished over 4 years ago, but even the creator doesn't know where it is
The creator of the unreleased Micronauts series has spoken out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of an unreleased animated Micronauts series has revealed that he doesn’t know what happened to the show after it was completed over four years ago and has asked Hasbro for answers. Rogers is also the creator of Angry Birds Mystery Island and Skylanders Academy and has written for other animated series like Futurama and Teen Titans Go!
Jul. 11, 2024
A shrewd Baldur's Gate 3 fan has discovered that the RPG's D&D spell tooltips might have been bugged for months, which could explain why Shadowheart never lands Sacred Flame
Spell skill issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sacred Flame and Firebolt failing to land? Don’t worry, you can blame it onBaldur’s Gate 3’s bugged spell tooltips! Well, not really. I myself rely mostly on percentages, but if you’ve been using BG3’s tooltips to help inform your chances, you might’ve noticed a visual bug caught by not one but two Redditors.
Jul. 11, 2024
After 11 years in limbo, acclaimed indie Cart Life isn't making a return as the award winning game's remake is "dead" and not "suitable for selling and buying"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cart Life’s re-release, the melancholy retail simulation of a life spent running a food carts, seems to be cancelled. Developer Richard Hofmeier subsequently pulled the game from Steam, instead opting to release the source code for free since he no longer wanted to update and upkeep the game while still charging people. Unresolved bugs in the source code largely meant that the game was nearly unplayable, though, prompting Hofmeier to begin work on a remake/remaster that would pull the classic out of limbo in collaboration with AdHoc Studio, an indie outfit made up of former Telltale leads.
Jul. 11, 2024
After 20 years, one of the longest-running JRPG stories is "about 80-90% complete" and finally coming to an end
We might yet see the end of Trails When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Heroes: Trails Through Daybreak’s director has confirmed that the long-running JRPG saga is “about 80-90% complete.” “Actually, the series has progressed to the point where its main story is about 80-90% complete,” Kondo responded. “And so while there will be games that come out, and those could be in the form of another arc after this, it won’t continue on too much longer.
Jul. 11, 2024
After 22 years, the 'most-delayed game in history' steals Duke Nukem Forever's crown by finally releasing on the GBA
If you count a cancelation as a delay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Game Boy Advance action game 20 years in the making has finally come out and it might have just snatched the record for the most-delayed release of all time. Belstani has now returned to the project he said goodbye to 22 years ago as Kien, miraculously, just came out on the handheld it was always intended for.
Jul. 11, 2024
After 45 years, Osamu Tezuka's classic manga gets revived as Unico: Awakening, with a new ending authorized by Tezuka's estate
Interview | Samuel Sattin and Gurihiru tell us why the time was right to reinvent the manga classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The late, great Osamu Tezuka is one of the finest comics artists of all time and it’s not for nothing that he is often referred to as “the father of manga.” Tezuka created a legion of beloved characters and stories that have stood the test of time, fromAstro Boyand Princess Knight to Phoenix and Unico.
Jul. 11, 2024
Amazon who? Here are 8 Newegg PC deals I'd use to build a rig ahead of Prime Day
Newegg is gate-crashing the Prime Day party When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve turned shopping for new PC parts into something of a Prime Day tradition, but I often find myself browsing Newegg over Amazon. This year is no different, and the eggy retailer actually has a bunch of component offers that could help you build a custom rig for less, particularly if you’re on a budget.
Jul. 11, 2024
Aubrey Plaza gives advice to her younger self in first trailer for new R-rated comedy with great Rotten Tomatoes score
My Old Ass is set to hit UK cinemas in September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for My Old Ass, starring Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella has arrived – and yes, we will be seated. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Elliott (Stella) and some friends go on a camping trip for her 18th birthday and decide to partake in some shrooms.
Jul. 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs made the RPG for "a modern audience" including D&D newcomers, not just "fans of the original BioWare games"
Baldur’s Gate 3 is for everyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios reveals that while creatingBaldur’s Gate 3, developers had a far bigger audience in mind for the RPG than only longtime fans ofBioWare’s original D&D duo. Speaking in an interview withEdge, Baldur’s Gate 3 art director Alena Dubrovna admits that the developers at Larian wanted the game to reach more players - especially newcomers to the RPG series and people unfamiliar with Dungeons & Dragons altogether.
Jul. 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 studio CEO says that if he couldn't make a D&D game, Fallout and Ultima were the only other RPG licenses he would have considered instead : "There was not a lot to choose from"
“I felt like there was a glass ceiling that we wouldn’t be able to break through unless we had triple-A production values” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to imagine any other studio deliveringBaldur’s Gate 3, but Larian CEO Swen Vincke says the Wizards of the Coast property was one of just three household RPG names he was angling to work on.
Jul. 11, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 writer labels Halsin's iconic bear romance scene a "watershed moment in game history," reveals the "Druid daddy" wasn't originally a romance option
Baudelaire Welch breaks down their approach to romance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3senior developer has labeled Halsin’s bear romance scene a “watershed moment in game history,” because it invites in fanfiction writers with open arms. By now, you’re surely familiar with the big bear romance scene in Baldur’s Gate 3. It wasplayed out pre-launch by developer Larian during a livestreamwhich grabbed headlines and attention the world over, and generally felt like a moment where Larian was showing off just what its new RPG was capable of.
Jul. 11, 2024
BZRKR, Firefly, and Something is Killing the Children publisher BOOM! Studios has been acquired by Penguin Random House
The deal is expected to complete this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic publisher BOOM! Studios is set to be acquired by Penguin Random House, it has been reportedby Deadline. BOOM! will become a part of the publishing giant’s Random House Worlds division, alongside several other imprints including the manga-focused Inklore, and sci-fi publisher Del Rey. BOOM! Studios co-founder and chairman Ross Richie said of the deal, “It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to launch a company, build it, and sell it to the best.
Jul. 11, 2024
Can you play Once Human with a controller?
You can’t use a controller to play Once Human yet, but support is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once Human controller support is lacking at the moment, but Starry Studio is working on implementing support. The eldritch sci-fi survival game is mouse-and-keyboard only, so you can’t use an Xbox controller or PS5 DualSense until proper controller support arrives, although that could be reasonably soon, as explained below.
Jul. 11, 2024
CD Projekt dev defends The Witcher 3's "overdone" Witcher Sense clue mechanic: "At the time it was really fresh," even if "we've kind of overcooked it" by the end
Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine deliberately pulled back on clue tracking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3players will surely remember how much time ol' Geralt spends with his nose all but glued to some tracks, following his aptly named Witcher Sense down a trail of clues in search of a monster or missing person. It’s one of the creakier elements of an RPG that, by all rights, has aged pretty immaculately, and evenCD Projekt Red’s Paweł Sasko, now associate game director onCyberpunk 2077 sequel Project Orion, agrees it was “overcooked” by the time the credits rolled, even if it was novel for the time.
Jul. 11, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077's Jackie Welles is the best Mexican representation I've ever seen in a game
Opinion | By uplifting Hispanic culture, CD Projekt Red created one of its most memorable characters to date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whenever I think aboutCyberpunk 2077, the first thing that comes to mind is Jackie Welles, the smooth-talking merc with a heart of gold who accompanies protagonist V through the beginning of his journey. As a Mexican-American, he’s one of a handful of Hispanic characters in video games who stands out because he respectfully portrays the culture he belongs to.
Jul. 11, 2024
Dev of "waifu sci-fi RPG shooter" says doubling down on fan service literally paid off, so now it's tripling down in spite of "criticism" from people "who are not players"
Snowbreak: Containment Zone comes up with an innovative idea: sex sells When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a slow launch last July, self-described “3D waifu sci-fi RPG shooter"Snowbreak: Containment Zonehas swan-dived into a pool of proudly sexualized outfits and animations – and this strategy has apparently boosted the game so much that developer Amazing Seasun Games is already planning a whole lot more despite some criticism.
Jul. 11, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard director teases nudity and romance: "This is a mature RPG"
The RPG’s character creation has chest size options When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas been dubbed a “mature RPG” with regards to nudity by its game director. Game Informerrecently went hands-on withBioWare’s new game, and discovered that in the character creation portion of The Veilguard, they could adjust the chest size of the female version of protagonist Rook.
Jul. 11, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree player finds the perfect way to shut down one of the final boss's most annoying moves, and it's all thanks to best girl Ranni
Give yourself a whole new attack opening with this handy counter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss is absolutely brutal, but if you’re struggling with the fight, fear not, as one player has now discovered a perfect way to counter one of the most annoying moves that can be thrown at you. Be warned, there arespoilers ahead for the final boss.
Jul. 11, 2024
Elektra is on a collision course with the new Punisher in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1 preview
Check out some fresh new interior pages from Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elektra has been co-Daredevil alongside Matt Murdock for some time now, and in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear #1 by writer Erica Schultz, artist Michael Dowling, colorist Dee Cunniffe, and letterer Clayton Cowles, she’s once again striking out on her own in a new limited series.
Jul. 11, 2024
FC 24 Season 8 Ladder Players and how to unlock them all
Get 99-OVR Erling Haaland for free with our FC 24 Season 8 Ladder Players guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Season 8 Ladder Players are here, and the ultimate reward is a spectacular one: a 99-rated Erling Haaland card. What’s more, you don’t need to spend a single penny inEA Sports FC 24Ultimate Team to get him.
Jul. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail review – "A slow, insubstantial start with promising gameplay"
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail is a slow start to the next narrative arc of the critically acclaimed MMORPG. Despite having a set of gorgeous new zones to explore, and some exciting new dungeons and Trials, the middling narrative holds this expansion back from being truly great. Exciting final trial and engaging post-Main Scenario Quest dungeons Well designed and vibrant new zones New Trials and dungeons will force you to use your entire kit
Jul. 11, 2024
Forget about a GTA 5 movie - these fans are recreating the game's iconic cutscenes and Michael's actor just gave them a five-star review
Seal of approval from the crime boss himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rejoice, or something, for we don’t need to wait forHollywood to give Grand Theft Auto the live-action treatment. Fanmade clips are already recreating some iconicGTA 5cutscenes in hilarious fashion, and a few have even caught the attention of Michael De Santa actor Ned Luke. GTA-centricYouTubechannelTGGhave been posting various clips to their social media to essentially remake some GTA 5 cutscenes as faithfully as possible.
Jul. 11, 2024
Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke joins as lead in one of our most anticipated comic book adaptations
Emilia Clarke joins Charlie Hunnam in Criminal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emilia Clarke is set to star as the lead in the Prime Video adaptation of Criminal, the noir series of graphic novels from Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. As perVariety, Clarke will appear as Mallory, who is described as “a slick and daring armed robber, as quick with a gun as she is with her wits…Mallory is a woman on the edge, living on the wrong side of the law and hiding secrets that will bring her and her entire crew into the danger zone.
Jul. 11, 2024
George RR Martin says a big dragon question will be answered in The Winds of Winter
A dragon mystery could be solved in The Winds of Winter and beyond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Song of Ice and Fireauthor George RR Martin has promised answers to a big dragon question is on the way – and we’ll find out more in The Winds of Winter and beyond. In a lengthy post on hisNot a Blogpage, Martin shared his meditations on various dragon-related topics, and he also slipped in an intriguing tease about what we might learn about these majestic creatures in his future works.
Jul. 11, 2024
Green Lantern just introduced a brand new type of Lantern – and that could mean big trouble for Hal Jordan
The fallout of a love triangle could spell danger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All of DC’s major heroes are currently caught up in Amanda Waller’s plans forAbsolute Power, but that doesn’t mean that the other parts of their tremendously complicated lives have come to a halt. While Hal Jordan is held prisoner by Waller and Alan Scott is battling the power-stealing Amazo Robots, a potential new threat is rising from an unexpected corner – and it’s a development that adds a whole new dimension to Green Lantern mythology.
Jul. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 players completed their latest Major Order so quickly that many didn't even get to participate: "WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT'S ALREADY OVER?"
The 100 million Terminid target was hit within eight hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players areefficient– so efficient, in fact, that the Major Order that was only just handed out yesterday has already been completed, and many people didn’t even get to contribute because it was over so fast. In case you missed it (and if you blinked at any point yesterday, you may well have), we were tasked with taking down 100 million Terminids, “ideally using a variety of means – in order to aid scientific research.
Jul. 11, 2024
How to get the Motorcycle in Once Human
Where to unlock the Once Human motorbike and get your own wheels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Once Human Motorcycle is very simple but it will take a bit of time to get as you need to complete a several missions first. You’ll likely see other players fly past on one while you’re stuck on your feet, and it’s obviously it’s something you’ll want sooner rather than later since it saves you plenty of time and energy.
Jul. 11, 2024
How to move your territory in Once Human
You can teleport your base around in Once Human when you reach a new region to occupy new territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moving your Once Human territory can get you closer to specific resources you need and avoid long treks to mission-critical strongholds and areas of the map. V the bird suggests a territory move to the next are after finishing up in Deadsville, having just defeated the Ravenous Hunter boss.
Jul. 11, 2024
I'm begging Final Fantasy Tactics fans to check out this hidden strategy RPG gem that was locked away in PSP prison for 18 years
Jeanne d’Arc battles demons and, worse, the British in this cult classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation continues to surprise me by bringing its back catalogue of classics to modern consoles. Getting to play Sly Cooper, Jak & Daxter, and all the Ratchet & Clanks on PS5 signifies the company’s renewed attitude toward backward compatibility, but I’m equally happy that certain overlooked gems can get a second life.
Jul. 11, 2024
James Gunn unveils official Superman logo that's both nostalgic and new - and fans don't know how to feel
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas unveiled the official logo for his upcoming Superman movie starring David Corenswet as the official Man of Steel – and fans are divided. Though the logo might look like a more modern design, the shape itself is based on the symbol Superman wears in the comicKingdom Come– but with the classic yellow-and-red color scheme instead of the comic’s grittier red and black.
Jul. 11, 2024
Kevin Costner's big Western sequel pulled from theaters just weeks before its release
The second Horizon movie won’t be coming in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Costner’s big Western sequelHorizon: An American Saga– Chapter 2 is no longer coming to theaters this August. The first movie released in June, but disappointed at the box office with a global gross of just $25,207,600. The sequel is still set to get a theatrical release, though the new date is unknown for now.
Jul. 11, 2024
Martin Scorsese is a big fan of MaXXXine and the rest of Ti West's horror trilogy
The slasher series has Scorsese’s seal of approval When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the NYT’s words, the filmmaker thought that “by smuggling thoroughly modern ideas into films that were also steeped in the aesthetics of the past, West had done something bold and thoroughly cinematic”. MaXXXine, the conclusion to the trilogy, picks back up with X’s final girl, adult film star and aspiring actor Maxine Minx (Mia Goth), who has finally made it to Hollywood.
Jul. 11, 2024
Michael Keaton's Batman faces Michael Keaton's Beetlejuice in a new series of tie-in covers from DC
The ghost with the most has some fun with the heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re just two months out from the release ofBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, the long-awaited (36 years, in fact!) sequel to Tim Burton’s original horror comedy. Michael Keaton reprises his role as the chaotic and fun-loving “bio-exorcist” who was previously hired by a pair of ghosts to scare the still-living Deetz family out of their house, as does Winona Ryder as the now grown up Lydia.
Jul. 11, 2024
Mike Flanagan is bringing back a relic of the 2000s – the director's commentary – in the best possible way for horror fans
Mike Flanagan is bringing back director’s commentaries with his new podcast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember DVD commentaries? Sure, they haven’tquitegone the way of the media dodo just yet, but in a world of podcasts, chit-chats, and gimmick interviews, it appears that a director sitting around to talk shop – or more, in the case of Ben Affleck on Armageddon – is a relic of the past.
Jul. 11, 2024
Mike Flanagan is writing a sci-fi horror story for new movie in streaming anthology series
Flanagan’s wife, The Fall of the House of Usher star Kate Siegel, is set to direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shudder has revealed the writers and directors behind each short in V/H/S Beyond, the next installment in its popular horror anthology series. It’s a smorgasbord of the genre’s top talent, too, with Mike Flanagan having penned an entry.
Jul. 11, 2024
Netflix unveils disturbing first trailer for sequel to hit sci-fi horror movie
The Platform 2 hits Netflix this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first trailer for The Platform 2, a sequel to the streamer’s surprise sci-fi social commentary hit. Per the official synopsis, the sequel takes us back to the world of The Platform, a “large, tower-style ‘Vertical Self-Management Center’ prison that houses various criminals. The dozens of floors house two occupants per floor and a free-floating platform delivers food to them on a daily schedule.
Jul. 11, 2024
New body horror with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score unveils its twisted first trailer
Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley star in Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Demi Moore goes to disturbing lengths to recapture her youth in the twisted first trailer for Revenge director Coralie Fargeat’s new comedy-tinged body horror The Substance. Think The Neon Demon meets Bodies Bodies Bodies… Also starring Hugo Diego Garcia, Dennis Quaid andDrive-Away Dolls' Margaret Qualley, the movie follows Elisabeth Sparkle, the host of a hit aerobics show who gets fired on her 50th birthday due to her age.
Jul. 11, 2024
Planet Coaster 2 is real, coming this Fall, and finally introducing water parks to the rollercoaster fun
Preview | Prepare yourself for flumes, slides, pools, enhanced management tools and more in Planet Coaster 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Let’s start with the water parks though shall we? Rather than being a totally separate park, the flumes, slides, and pools can become another area of your creations. Pools can be constructed in your classic geometric shapes, or you can opt for a custom formation, but my, interest lies in the flumes.
Jul. 11, 2024
Promising roguelike developer offers players a rare deal: grab and keep it for free "before it becomes a paid game" forever
Pizza Hero is basically Vampire Survivors but with tasty upgrades and a real (really real) dog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampire Survivorsspawned just as many competitors as it did squashable pixel beasts, but the most recent auto-battling, bullet heaven, top-down roguelike Pizza Hero is worth a second look for a few reasons. Firstly, it’s not called Pizza Survivors.
Jul. 11, 2024
Razer's PS5 pro controller features six extra buttons, and its price is low for Prime Day
Hold the phone, six extra buttons for how much? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheRazerWolverine V2 Pro is the most expensive PS5 controller I’ve tested, which is a shame. I really like its chunky feel, its tactile microswitch buttons, and its six extra mappable buttons for extra functionality. But an MSRP of $249 / £249 is hard to stomach, particularly when there are similar and arguably better options for less money.
Jul. 11, 2024
Sony isn't doing anything with Bloodborne so one fan is basically porting it into Elden Ring – which it turns out is pretty hard, so they're also recruiting a modding army
Graceborne’s creator says taking on the “full scope” of the mod alone would be “impossible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo modder behindElden Ring’s enormous Bloodborne-style overhaul mod,Graceborne, has begun looking for a team of modders to help their project reach its maximum potential, after admitting that taking on its “full scope” single-handedly would be “impossible.” Graceborne’s alpha version first released last monthon Nexus Mods, and even in this early, unfinished state, it’s got some really cool features that can help make you feel like you’re playing the Bloodborne PC port that’sstillnot materialized.
Jul. 11, 2024
Still Wakes the Deep's creature movements were created by a "technical glitch," and they were so good it immediately "unnerved everyone"
They were almost too good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Chinese Room animated Still Wakes the Deep creature movements by complete accident thanks to a timely bug. Larsson-De Wet revealed that one challenge facing The Chinese Room’s team was establishing how a “blob of flesh,” which is essentially what the creatures are, moved. “There was this technical glitch where the physics freaked out and stretched this blob thing, and we’ve all gone ‘that’s it!
Jul. 11, 2024
The 400th edition of Edge features ten unique Astro Bot cover designs
Sony’s forthcoming PS5 game takes centre stage for a special anniversary edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In August 1993, when polygons felt exotic, PCs were beige, and the PlayStation brand didn’t even exist, Future Publishing launched Edge, a videogame magazine with a mission to explore the future of interactive entertainment. Now, 31 years later, we have arrived at its landmark 400th edition, which isavailable today.
Jul. 11, 2024
The Acolyte creator says if the show continues, she has an idea on how to bring a fan favorite Star Wars villain into live action
Did you ever hear the tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For years, Star Wars fans the galaxy over have requested Darth Plagueis – Palpatine’s one-time master – appear in live action. WhileThe Acolytecreator and showrunner Leslye Headland isn’t outright confirming that Plagueis the Wise will show up in theDisneyPlus series’ future, her recent comments will certainly bring new hope to those who have waited patiently for the Sith to arrive
Jul. 11, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 7 recap and Easter eggs: Tensions build towards what's set to be a thrilling finale
Events escalate as we build to the season finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4episode 7 - titled ‘The Insider’ - follows on from what is arguably the most NSFW instalment of this season. As I’m sure you all remember given how fucked up it was,last week’s episodesaw an alt-right cocktail party take a nasty turn as Hughie ended up in Tek Knight’s sex dungeon and Neuman convinced a bunch of rich assholes to back her in invoking the 25th amendment.
Jul. 11, 2024
The creator of one of my favorite offbeat horror manga says the series isn't ending, Google just decided it was
Mieruko-chan is still very much ongoing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mieruko-chan is a delightfully twisted comedy horror manga about a girl who can see and hear spirits – often deeply warped and grotesque spirits – but must pretend she can’t in order to avoid their attention. It’s hit volume 10 in the original Japanese manga, the English translation is up to nine official volumes, and there’s more to come.
Jul. 11, 2024
The fan-made version of the original Fallout 3, which is an isometric RPG that's way different from Bethesda's version, is now playable on Nexus Mods
Black Isle’s original vision for Fallout 3 is now more accessible than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The canceled Fallout project codenamed Van Buren, which was original Fallout developer Black Isle’s second stab at making Fallout 3, is now more accessible than ever thanks to a fan-made version’s release onNexus Mods(viaDSOGamingandPC Gamer). If you’re unfamiliar with Van Buren, it was a wildly different take on Fallout 3 from what was ultimately released by Bethesda after it acquired the IP from Black Isle parent company Interplay.
Jul. 11, 2024
The first quest CD Projekt made for The Witcher 3 led to the best one in the RPG: "There are quests that are not that great, and we're very much aware of that"
The Bloody Baron’s roots lead right back to Skellige When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A certain Crow’s Perch quest has been widely regarded asThe Witcher 3’s very best, and according to one of the game’s most prolific quest designers, it took a lot of trial and error to get that way. Funnily enough, the process all starts in a relatively late-game area.
Jul. 11, 2024
The happiest dwarves in gaming get even happier as Italian dwarf metal band releases 5-minute anthem for co-op hit Deep Rock Galactic: "It's been on loop for an hour now"
A Wind Rose x Deep Rock Galactic collab was as inevitable as daylight, and it is glorious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It must be a day that ends in Y, becauseit’s a glorious day to be a Deep Rock Galactic fan. Themost wholesome community of dwarfs in all of gamingis finally living out one of its greatest dreams: a full-fat collaboration with Italian dwarf metal band Wind Rose, which has just released a five-minute track styled after DRG’s iconic motto, “Rock and Stone,” via Napalm Records.
Jul. 11, 2024
The Kindle Scribe is cheaper than ever, and it's very tempting compared to reMarkable 2
Read books, comics, jot down notes, or sketch to your heart’s content. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the last two weeks, I’ve been testing out the reMarkable 2. Since I’ve been tasked with tracking all of Prime Day’s Kindle discounts, I wanted to get hands-on with one of Amazon’s biggest competitors to see what all the fuss was about.
Jul. 11, 2024
The making of Star Wars Outlaws' galaxy: "We instantly realized that the true Star Wars open-world experience needs to go beyond planet surfaces"
Preview | How Massive decided on the five planets that make up the open-world of Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis aiming to let us step into thefirst-ever truly open-worldaction adventure in the Star Wars universe. Full to the brim with different planets, diverse environments, various cultures, and iconic locations, it’s a playground that begs to be explored.
Jul. 11, 2024
The new X-Men #1 explained: Everything you need to know about their new mission, new base, and new enemies
The new X-Men #1 is here, officially launching the ‘From the Ashes’ era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new X-Men #1 is here, marking the first full issue of the relaunched ‘From the Ashes’ era of the X-line. And with it comes the first extended glimpses of the new X-Men status quo, including the main team’s base, their mission, and how they fit into the world.
Jul. 11, 2024
The Shining star Shelley Duvall dies aged 75
The actor was also known for her work with Robert Altman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shelley Duvall, the star ofThe Shiningand frequent collaborator of director Robert Altman, has died at the age of 75. She was best known for playing Wendy Torrance in Stanley Kubrick’s adaptation of Stephen King’s The Shining. Wendy is the wife of Jack Torrance, played by Jack Nicholson, who slowly goes mad after being hired as the off-season caretaker at the Overlook Hotel.
Jul. 11, 2024
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless just hit a new record-low price - and it's on my favorite colorway
Grab the white SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for its lowest price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Wireless has been my go-to for years, but if I was in love with the original black model I’m head over heels for the newer white version. The latest release only hit the shelves in May, offering an all-white plastic frame and silver headband/cup panels.
Jul. 11, 2024
This monstrous 55-inch Samsung monitor is back down to its lowest price, and I’ve never been more tempted to buy one
It’s bigger than my living room TV. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSamsungOdyssey Ark is one of the only gaming monitors today that leaves me in awe, especially since it’s bigger than my living room TV. Not that size is the only thing it’s got going for it, so if you fancy grabbing 40% off a 55-inch curved 4K display with a speedy 165Hz refresh rate and a “cockpit mode”, you’ll want to jump on this Amazon offer ahead of Prime Day.
Jul. 11, 2024
Ubisoft apologizes for using an unauthorized flag design in Assassin's Creed Shadows concept art, won't use it anymore - except for in its pricey collector's edition art book
The flag design belongs to a real-life historical re-enactment group in Japan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas issued a public apology and pledged tomostlystop using two pieces of Assassin’s Creed Shadows concept art after it was pointed out that they included a flag made by a real-life historical re-enactment group who hadn’t actually given permission for it to be used.
Jul. 11, 2024
Where to find tin ore in Once Human
Mining Once Human tin is a matter of reaching the game’s second region When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If want to find tin ore in Once Human, you’ve probably hit a crafting wall where things need Bronze Ingots, which in turn need tin to be gathered. There’s no info on where to find it initially and, depending on how you tackle the world and missions, you can play for a long time before you see so much of a scrap of tin ore around.
Jul. 11, 2024
Valve abruptly releases a new fighting game in the most Valve way possible: Inside a Dota 2 limited event
Sleet Fighter is a free to play brawler built into the latest Dota 2 expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of Dota 2’s Crownfall Act 3 event, there’s a brand newValvegame you can play that’s basically the popular MOBA’s spin on Street Fighter. And wait for this… it’s called Sleet Fighter. The brand new 2D fighting mini-game is free to play for owners of the current battle pass and can be accessed from within the Dota 2 client.
Jul. 10, 2024
"I've said everything I've ever wanted to say about Dr. Otto Octavius." Writer Dan Slott reflects on Superior Spider-Man and why he's done writing for Doc Ock
Interview | The most prolific Spidey writer of them all looks back on Superior Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Superior Spider-Man came to an end, perhaps forever, late last month with the publication of SSM #8. Dan Slott is inarguably one of the most important Spider-Man writers of all time and this 10th anniversary return to one of his most famous creations was a delightful – and frequently wildly surprising – reprise of the concept.
Jul. 10, 2024
20 years on, Will Ferrell reveals Anchorman had to change its ending after negative test screenings: "We just lost the audience"
Anchorman: The Legend of the Original Finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 20 years after release, Will Ferrell has revealed that Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy had its ending changed after a negative test screening. “We put the movie together [and] we did our first test screening,” Ferrell told theMessy podcast(H/TIndieWire), hosted by Anchorman co-star Christina Applegate and The Sopranos’ Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
Jul. 10, 2024
7 years since its last issue, the official Team Fortress 2 comic is back from the dead with a "completed script"
The seventh issue of the Team Fortress 2 comic is in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Team Fortress 2 comic is officially back with a seventh issue now in production, twoValvedevelopers have confirmed. It’s somewhat ironic that it’s the seventh issue that was seemingly paused at some point and is now being picked back up, because it’s been a whopping seven years since the last Team Fortress 2 comic, titled’The Naked and the Dead', was released.
Jul. 10, 2024
A key Star Wars concept was just referenced in The Acolyte – and it has links to Anakin Skywalker
We finally have some answers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 7. The latest episode of Star Wars showThe Acolytefinally shed light on what really happened on Brendok. Sol and the team of Jedi Masters arrived on the planet intent on investigating a “vergence”, which they think is a nexus of power that allowed Brendok to thrive after a hyperspace disaster.
Jul. 10, 2024
A new Star Wars animated TV show seems to be in the works, based on a Lucasfilm job listing
A new series is seemingly in development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ALucasfilm job listingseemingly confirms that a new Star Wars animated series is in the works, advertising a vacancy for a Production Coordinator to work on an “animated television series.” “The Shot Production Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Associate Production Managers to create and maintain the Animation and Lighting department records and processes from pre-production through post production on an animated television series,” the job summary reads.
Jul. 10, 2024
Actor behind Shadow of the Erdtree's best character, Igon, didn't know how big Elden Ring was, thought his lines were "incomprehensible," and says Miyazaki was a "mysterious figure"
CURSE YOU, BAYLE! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Igon, a dragon-slaying warrior introduced in Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree, has quickly become a community favorite, somehow stealing the spotlight despite only making a brief appearance in one small corner of the map. His venomous takedown of the dread dragon Bayle is just that memorable. Amazingly, the actor behind Igon, Richard Charles Lintern, says he never expected to work in games, had no idea how popularElden Ringis, barely understood his own lines at first, and was simultaneously impressed and bewildered byFromSoftwarepresident and Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki.
Jul. 10, 2024
Alan Wake 2 director Sam Lake says "I love everything I have heard/seen" about Nic Cage's acclaimed horror movie Longlegs but can't find when it releases in his country
Longlegs seems like it’s right up Sam Lake’s alley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2director Sam Lake is really keen on the idea of seeing the highly anticipated horror movie Longlegs but can’t find information about when it comes out in his home country of Finland. If you haven’t been thoroughly crept out by themarketing campaignandtrailers for Longlegs, starring a terrifying Nicolas Cage as the titular and elusive serial killer, then the movie itself is likely to do so when it releases on July 12.
Jul. 10, 2024
As Once Human Terms of Service fuel a flood of negative reviews, the survival game's devs say they'll only ask for your government ID on special occasions
Starry Studios has “heard your concerns” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once Humandeveloper Starry Studios has responded to player privacy concerns, after many of the anticipated survival game’s ‘Mixed’ Steam reviews focused on its aggressive End User License Agreement (EULA). Having been published by Chinese giant NetEase, Once Human collects personal information from players under its publisher’s privacy policy.
Jul. 10, 2024
Creepy first Severance season 2 trailer introduces new characters and confirms release date
It’s a long wait yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Strap in(nie), Severance fans! The first trailer for the Apple TV Plus show’s second season is finally here – and it looks so good we’re, well, freaking out(ie). Last time we saw everyone’s favorite Lumon employees Mark (Adam Scott), Helly (Britt Lower), Dylan (Zach Cherry), and Irving (John Turturro), they’d managed to break their consciousnesses out of the confines of their office, and were starting to piece together who they are in the real world.
Jul. 10, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a massive multiplayer mod that'll let you join PvP death matches, races, and more with up to 20 players
You’ll eventually be able to experience Night City with friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unofficial multiplayer mode forCyberpunk 2077may finally be on the horizon thanks to a massive mod, which has been in development for a number of years by one solo developer. As the name suggests, CyberpunkMP will allow you to experience Night City alongside other players for the first time.
Jul. 10, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard romances feel like a step back from Inquisition, despite the success of Baldur's Gate 3
Opinion | They’re just not that into you - but sometimes that’s a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost a decade ago, I playedDragon Age: Inquisitionfor the first time and romanced sweet Josephine Montilyet, the quietly naughty ambassador with a scandalous bardic backstory. With every romanceable character, in friendship, flirtation, or uh, other things, the waters run deeper than they first appear.
Jul. 10, 2024
Elden Ring is finally complete: Let Me Solo Her finishes Shadow of the Erdtree as Let Me Solo Them, perfectly destroying the DLC's final boss with its biggest weakness
I do love a good trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreebrings a glorious chapter ofFromSoftwarehistory to a close, and what better way to end it than with a triumphant sendoff from community hero Let Me Solo Her, initially a famed Malenia slayer,then Messmer destroyer Let Me Solo Him, and now Let Me Solo Them, dismantler of the DLC’s final boss.
Jul. 10, 2024
Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield ride the highs and lows of a decade-spanning relationship in first trailer for R-rated romance We Live in Time
Brooklyn’s John Crowley directs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield’s decade-spanning comedy-drama We Live in Time is here, and it looks just as sweet and funny, and… emotional as we expected. The R-rated movie follows up-and-coming chef Almut (Pugh) and recent divorcé Tobias (Garfield) as they are brought together through a surprise encounter that changes both of their lives.
Jul. 10, 2024
X-Men '97 season 3 is a go, with What If writer replacing previous showrunner
X-Men ‘97 is returning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97season 3 is a go, and it will be penned by another Marvel animated show scribe. The X-Men show recently wrapped up season 1 onDisneyPlus, with season 2 and season 3 on the way. According toDeadline, Matthew Chancey, writer and producer onWhat If, will write the third season of X-Men ‘97.
Jul. 10, 2024
Former World of Warcraft security expert defends survival hit Once Human's unpopular privacy policy: "fearmongering on social media is boring as s***"
It’s not as bad as you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former World of Warcraft developer and security expert has defended anticipated survival game Once Human’s controversial Terms of Service. Once Human was one of the top-wishlisted games on Steam ahead of its release yesterday. Since that release, however, theOnce Human Terms of Servicehave garnered a lot of attention, sparking a wave of negative reviews over criticism that the amount of data the game collects is too invasive.
Jul. 10, 2024
George RR Martin gives an update on Winds of Winter – and no, it's still not done
Don’t believe any rumors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Song of Ice and Firescribe George RR Martin has given an update on his forthcoming novel The Winds of Winter – and no, it’s not finished just yet. The books, of course, have been adapted into the wildly successfulGame of ThronesHBO show, with the prequel Fire and Blood forming the basis forHouse of the Dragon, which is currently airing its second season.
Jul. 10, 2024
Get hundreds of MTG Bloomburrow cards for their lowest ever price
If I was gonna make an MTG Bloomburrow deck, this is the deal I’d choose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bright-eyed MTG Bloomburrow deal just scurried out from the undergrowth, checked that the coast was clear, and dropped a massive discount at our feet. With any luck, this is a sign of what’s to come for this month’sPrime Day board game deals.
Jul. 10, 2024
Hear how Massive Entertainment built on the success of The Division to deliver the ultimate scoundrel fantasy in Star Wars Outlaws
Video | Get a fresh look at Star Wars Outlaws and learn how Massive stayed on target throughout development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Massive Entertainment set out to build the “ultimate scoundrel fantasy” inStar Wars Outlaws, a new open-world adventure set between the events of The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi. You’ll explore the farthest reaches of the Outer Rim as Kay Vess, an outlaw looking to pull off the biggest heist the galaxy has ever seen.
Jul. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO promises "our intent is to add more stuff for long term progression," and he's turning to the community for ideas
Great news if you’ve got thousands of common samples to your name When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead is looking to “long term progression,” and its new CEO is asking the community for their ideas. In a recent post onReddit, one end-game player argued for an end to “maxed or useless resources.” Having seemingly earned everything they had their eyes on, they seem to have been racking up the requisition slips and super samples for some time now.
Jul. 10, 2024
Hold up, did Walmart just win Prime Day? These are the 7 early gaming deals I didn't expect to see
Walmart unleashes its Prime Day-coded July sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Walmart has launched its counter attack a full week before Amazon takes its Prime Day deals to the stage - and these deals are certainly something. I wasn’t expecting to see so many high quality offers at this stage in the game, and especially not from Walmart’s wings.
Jul. 10, 2024
How to unlock The First Descendant Hard Mode
Hard mode in The First Descendant is a difficulty unlocked through campaign completion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hard Mode in The First Descendant is a world difficulty that increases both the challenge and rewards for playing the game. However, it’s not an option from the start, with hard difficulty instead having to be something that players unlock through fulfilling certain conditions in The Descendant - but what are they?
Jul. 10, 2024
I don't think Amazon can beat Walmart's current Nintendo Switch bundle on Prime Day
Essentially drops the price of a Switch Lite to under $100 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch Lite bundle has been doing the rounds for some time now, but I never expected to see it this cheap. Walmart’s current sale has Amazon well and truly beat, packaging in the handheld console with a free copy of the island adventure and slashing the price of both.
Jul. 10, 2024
Is Nintendo making a full-blown horror game? Because it sure looks like it in this surprisingly creepy teaser trailer flagged for "disturbing" content
Whatever Emio is, it has my full attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is creeping everyone out with a teaser trailer for what appears to be a full-blown M-rated horror game, and it looks like it could be a first-party release. On Wednesday, Nintendo dropped a teaser trailer for a game called Emio, warning “This video contains scenes that some viewers may find disturbing.
Jul. 10, 2024
Is Once Human cross platform and does it have cross-progression?
Once Human has cross-platform progression but not without limitations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can use Once Human cross platform progression to play the survival game on multiple devices without losing progress, but there are some constraints to be aware of. The cosmic sci-fi shooter from Starry Studio is currently only available on PC, and not all storefront accounts are eligible for cross-progression just yet – Steam users beware!
Jul. 10, 2024
James Wan celebrates the "end of an era" as The Conjuring's final film sets its release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s official, The Conjuring 4 is set to mark the supernatural swan song of Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga’s paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren. Although, perhaps, maybe only on the big screen… Due to its box-office success and critical acclaim, the original has so far spawned two sequels – The Conjuring 2 andThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It– and multiple spin-offs, such as Annabelle,The Nun, and The Curse of La Llorona.
Jul. 10, 2024
Laughing then crying in the face of 1-in-8000 odds, the luckiest and unluckiest Pokemon Sapphire player finds 2 shiny starters at the same time and then immediately loses them both
“I am in shambles” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what might be the most upsetting Pokemon shiny fail I’ve ever seen, one hunter somehow managed to get not one, buttwoshiny starter Treeckos in Sapphire version simultaneously, before immediately losing them both in a split-second muscle memory disaster. It hurts. Shiny Pokemon arerare– up until Generation 6’s X and Y games, the odds of finding a sparkly new friend with an alternate color palette were a whopping 1/8192, meaning there’s a good chance that even the most passionate players have never managed to encounter one.
Jul. 10, 2024
With one day left in the 2024 Steam Summer Sale, don't miss best-ever discounts on RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, Dragon's Dogma 2, Persona 3 Reload, and Cyberpunk 2077
Some of the best, biggest, and even newest RPGs and JRPGs hit record lows on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ll also give a special mention toElden Ring, currently30% off at $41.99. This isn’t the cheapest we’ve seen it, but it’s only $6 more expensive than its record low, making it a solid deal if you want to join in on all theShadow of the Erdtreefun (the DLC is of course $39.
Jul. 10, 2024
My favorite 65% gaming keyboard just took its first ever price cut
Adjustable switches and excellent value for money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon is starting to trickle its prices down this week, ahead of its official Prime Day sales on July 16 and 17. That means we’re getting an early look into some of the biggest discounts of the year so far, and while I usually expect the same old products to pop up during this time, one keyboard has broken away from the pack.
Jul. 10, 2024
My favorite retro handheld just dropped to under $50 ahead of Prime Day
I’m once again asking you to buy a Super Pocket When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Pocket is already an incredibly affordable retro handheld, but Amazon just kicked the Taito version down to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day. For under $50, you can now grab a portable that offers up old-school Game Boy vibes while having access to a plethora of Evercade cartridges.
Jul. 10, 2024
New R-rated animated Watchmen movie trailer follows Rorschach's uncompromising search for the truth
Part One is out in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC has released a new trailer for Watchmen: Chapter 1 – and we have chills. In the newly released clip, we follow Rorschach as he recruits the Watchmen to investigate the sudden death of a fellow hero, The Comedian, in New York City. Per the official synopsis: “In an alternate world, the murder of a government-sponsored superhero draws his outlawed colleagues out of retirement, into a mystery that threatens their lives and the world itself.
Jul. 10, 2024
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir series finds its villain – and they have surprise comic book movie experience
Brendan Gleeson joins the cast of Spider-Noir opposite Nicolas Cage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brendan Gleeson will reportedly star opposite Nicolas Cage in the upcoming Spider-Noir series on Prime Video. Varietyreports that Gleeson, perhaps best known for his turns inThe Banshees of InisherinandIn Bruges, will play the show’s villain. The newly-titled Spider-Noir sees Cage reprise his role as the moody black-and-white Spider-Man variant fromInto the Spider-Verse.
Jul. 10, 2024
One of Clint Eastwood's most iconic Westerns is getting a remake
A Fistful of Dollars is getting the remake treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clint Eastwood’s iconic Western A Fistful of Dollars is officially getting a remake, according toDeadline. Production company Euro Gang Entertainment, founded by Se7en, 300, and The Departed producer Gianni Nunnari and Simon Horsman, is behind the remake, along with Enzo Sisti, who’s also worked onNo Time to Dieand The Passion of the Christ.
Jul. 10, 2024
Palworld dev finds common ground with Nintendo, dismisses use of generative AI: "Our artists draw thousands of sketches"
Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe is shutting down the AI rumors about Palworld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld has more in common with Pokemon than just its adorable little monsters. After seemingly dodging Nintendo’s legal ire, the Palword devs are now defending themselves on another front, dismissing accusations that they use generative AI in the game. “Palworld is often accused of using generative AI, but in reality, we do not use it,” he said.
Jul. 10, 2024
Palworld makes another play for Pokemon's crown with an anime and merch-focused partnership with Sony - despite the lack of a PS5 version of the hit survival game
Palworld feels primed for an anime adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld is further eyeing Pokemon’s crown thanks to a partnership withSonydesigned to expand the survival game into a far larger franchise. In apress releasethis morning, Sony Music and subsidiary Aniplex announced a joint venture with Palworld developer Pocketpair “to expand and develop new businesses associated with the hit game.
Jul. 10, 2024
Rhaenyra's High Valyrian speech to Daemon in House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 has been translated into English
Warning: spoilers ahead! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 4, Daemon (Matt Smith) continues to be haunted by whatever the hell is going on in Harrenhal, where he’s set up camp after angering Rhaenyra (Emma D’Arcy) following the events ofBlood and Cheese. In the show’s latest episode, he has yet another vision of a younger Rhaenyra (Milly Alcock), and this time she’s addressing him in the Red Keep’s throne room.
Jul. 10, 2024
Sam Raimi is directing a new horror movie for the first time in 15 years and it's being compared to Stephen King's Misery
Sam Raimi returns to horror with Send Help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Raimi is stepping back into the horror fold with his new movie, one that has a unique elevator pitch: Stephen King’s Misery meets Cast Away. As perDeadline, Raimi – whose horror work stretches back decades to 1981’s The Evil Dead – will helm Send Help, a new “horror thriller” from 20th Century Studios.
Jul. 10, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree changes everything we thought we knew about Elden Ring's story
Opinion | There’s actually quite a lot to unpack in the lore-heavy expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though we never meet Miquella in Elden Ring, his influence is omnipresent. Outcasts and undesirables all seek the Haligtree, a location that houses Miquella’s attempt to create a fairer version of the Golden Order. An entire faction in the game is dedicated to Miquella’s scheme to revive his older brother Godwyn through a ritual involving an eclipse.
Jul. 10, 2024
Sonic Team lead can't help himself, wonders "how have we gotten to 30 years with no RPGs" and hopes to make the forbidden Sonic RPG before he retires
The sands of time have largely forgotten the Sonic RPG that already exists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In 33 years, the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise has somehow spawned just one official RPG, and it didn’t even come from the Sonic Team mothership. That was Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood, aBioWaregame released on the Nintendo DS in 2008, and while you’re recovering from the psychic damage of that information, have some more: Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka hopes to make a Sonic RPG of his own before he retires.
Jul. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws is one of the most ambitious open-world games of 2024, and it was inspired by a single sentence
Preview | I visited the Massive studio in Malmo, Sweden for a behind-the-scenes look at Star Wars Outlaws, from its inception to its open-world ambitions, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you’re handed the chance to make a new Star Wars game, there’s a galaxy of possibilities to consider. So where do you even begin? How do you decide what direction to go in, or what story you want to explore in a beloved universe that’s ripe for the picking?
Jul. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws' directors discuss the technical demands of its seamless open world: "There's a reason why very few games do this"
“It’s a fantasy fulfilment we’re very proud of” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawswill be the first ever “seamless” open-world game to be set in the iconic galaxy far, far away, and as developer Massive tells us in ourStar Wars Outlaws Big Preview, the ambitious project has been more than worth the hardships. “If you ask me, it’s all in a PowerPoint and magically happens,” jokes creative director, Julian Gerighty, of the undoubtedly challenging processes that have been undertaken to shape Star Wars Outlaws into a seamless open-world – one that spans multiple planets, at that.
Jul. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws: The Big Preview
This month we are diving into Star Wars Outlaws, the highly-anticipated open-world Star Wars game from Massive Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This month, GamesRadar+ is diving into one of the most exciting open world adventures of the year:Star Wars Outlaws. Massive Entertainment has established a reputation for creating highly-detailed playspaces, setting new benchmarks through The Division, its sequel, and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora.
Jul. 10, 2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 7 review: "The long-awaited answers are disappointing"
Secrets are at last revealed in an episode that retreads old ground and speeds through what should be pivotal moments. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: The following contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 7. Turn back now if you’re not up to date! The Acolytehas finally lifted the veil on its closely-held secrets – and the long-awaited answers are… disappointing?
Jul. 10, 2024
Steam chart-topping survival game Once Human has launched to mixed reviews, but its biggest problem has been solved in the first hour
“We appreciate your understanding as we work to make things right for you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Open-world survival game Once Human has finally landed, and following player push-back, developer Starry Studio has announced that multiple-character creation has been officially launched into the game. “Now, multiple-character creation is available,” Starry Studiosaysof its decision to launch the feature within the first hour of the game’s release.
Jul. 10, 2024
Survival juggernaut Terraria has officially outsold Super Mario Bros - and its devs waited 2 years just to flex its latest sales milestone
At 58.7 million sales, Terraria can’t be stopped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie phenomenon Terraria shows no signs of slowing down, having surpassed 58 million copies sold - a milestone that means it’s officially outsold Super Mario Bros. In astate of the game updatelast month, developer Re-Logic said that “it has been quite some time since we gave an update on just how massive the Terraria fanbase has grown.
Jul. 10, 2024
The 35 greatest movie remakes (that are better than the original)
These movies prove the virtue of a redo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a popular belief that most cinematic remakes pale in comparison to the original. But is thatalwaysthe case? Sometimes, and more often than you think, the remake actually ends up better than the original. The history of cinematic remakes starts around the beginning of cinema itself; maybe it’s proof that maybe filmmakers havealwaysbeen starved of ideas.
Jul. 10, 2024
The Acolyte episode 7 foreshadows Star Wars' future with a major Anakin Skywalker tease
The Chosen One When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 7brought with it some huge revelations – and a big tease about the future of the Star Wars galaxy. The following will containmajor spoilers for the episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! When Sol goes to the coven to take Osha away for Jedi training, Mother Aniseya and the witches are there to greet him.
Jul. 10, 2024
The Acolyte episode 7 references the Great Hyperspace Disaster – here’s what that High Republic event is
Fans spotted the reference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 7. The Acolyte hasn’t shied away from its connections to the High Republic books so far, bringing several concepts into the canon. But now, alongsideVernestra Rwohandthe Barash Vow, the Star Wars show has seemingly referenced another key thing from them: the Great Hyperspace Disaster.
Jul. 10, 2024
The Acolyte theory suggests Qimir’s Sith master was hiding in plain sight in episode 7
Where did they go? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 7. So, we finally know what went down on Brendok. In the latest episode ofThe Acolyte, we get a flashback sequence revealing what exactly happened in the lead-up to the fire. It turns out that the Jedi were not very well-behaved at all.
Jul. 10, 2024
The Boys star "couldn't believe" Tilda Swinton agreed to play THAT character in season 4
Chace Crawford also confessed that he “almost had a panic attack” when filming his character’s sex scene with Swinton’s octopus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boysstar Chace Crawford has shared his reaction to Tilda Swinton’s out-there cameo in the first episode of the Prime Video series' fourth season. In a new interview with Josh Horowitz’Happy Sad Confused podcast, the Gossip Girl said he “couldn’t believe” the Oscar-winning actor agreed the play Ambrosius, his characterThe Deep’s secret octopus lover, in the season 4 opener.
Jul. 10, 2024
The First Descendant is being plagued by loot-lurking AFK players, and the community is demanding a vote-to-kick fix
“From the deepest of my heart: f*** you and all the trash in our playerbase like you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Third-person looter shooter The First Descendant might have launched a week ago, but servers are already besieged by semi-idle “players” leeching off of their teammates. Frankly, the community is already sick of it. “Originally I’m opposed to a vote kick, because it can be easily abused and typically a solid AFK kick system tends to do the job,” Reddit user 2Board_ writes on the officialsubreddit.
Jul. 10, 2024
The Long Dark creator apologizes to Manor Lords team after criticism of the hit city builder's early access cadence draws comparisons with his cult survival game
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of cult survival game The Long Dark has apologized to the team behind smash-hit city builder Manor Lords after criticizing its update cadence. Last week, Hinterland CEO and The Long Dark director and writer Raphael van Lierop hit out at Manor Lords, prompting a response from its publisher’s CEO, Tim Bender. At the time, van Lierop argued that “Manor Lords is a pretty interesting case-study in the pitfalls of Early Access development,” due to its relatively slow update cadence thanks to its very small development team.
Jul. 10, 2024
This 500-page Elden Ring lore book is so pretty it hurts, but not as much as the $1,100 price tag on the fanciest edition
Understanding Elden Ring’s lore doesn’t come cheap, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever found yourself confused byElden Ring’s complex lore and wondered what the heck is going on inFromSoftware’s open-world action RPG, this gorgeous 500-page book might just be for you, assuming you’re willing to pay a very hefty price. Grace Given: The Mythology of Elden Ring is a brand new creation from Geoff ‘SmoughTown’ Truscott – the same person who previously created a35-hour video series attempting to cover all of the action RPG’s lore.
Jul. 10, 2024
Twisters review: "Glen Powell's whirlwind ascent continues"
Glen Powell’s whirlwind ascent continues in a film that does pretty much all you could ask for from a Twisters movie. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Only Independence Day took more at the box office than the original Twister in 1996, and yet it’s taken 28 years to work up a second wind.
Jul. 10, 2024
While Star Wars Outlaws will let you run and hide from the Imperial officers thanks to its GTA-style Wanted system, its director ominously teases that "there are Death Troopers for a reason"
That’s not terrifying at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As an open-world adventure,Star Wars Outlawsis promising plenty of freedom when it comes to exploring its selection of planets, but it also sounds like it’ll give us a level of choice over how to deal with the Imperial officers enforcing theGTA-style wanted system. In a newinterview with IGN, game director Mathias Karlson says that we’ll be able to run, hide, and even bribe Imperial officers when trying to get ourselves out of trouble with the Empire, but it doesn’t sound like it’ll all be smooth sailing.
Jul. 10, 2024
Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver graphic novel The Dead Shall Rise is a canonical prequel to the classic action game
The new book delves into Raziel’s backstory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All that changes later this year with the publication of Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise, an official prequel graphic novel by writers Joshua Viola and Angie Hodapp, artist Juan Samu, letterer Jeremiah Lambert, with covers by Dave Rapoza and Aaron Lovett, and additional art by Jonny Bush and Ninja Jo.
Jul. 10, 2024
Forget Prime Day, Walmart has the Meta Quest 3 at a record-low price right now
Save $70 on the Meta Quest 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Meta Quest 3 is a stubborn beast. It’s been stuck close to its $499.99 MSRP pretty much since launch, save for a few small drops here and there. However, Walmart’s pulled a discount out of the bag that changes everything this week - and it’s all to spite Amazon.
Jul. 9, 2024
Nicolas Cage teases his Spider-Man Noir spin-off show: "It's more of a Pop-art mashup, like a Lichtenstein painting"
Nicolas Cage is returning as Spider-Man Noir When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicolas Cage is set to return as Spider-Man Noir in an upcoming spin-off show – and he’s given an intriguing tease about what to expect. Though Cage first played the role in the animatedSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the new show will be live-action. “If I do this show, that’s something different.
Jul. 9, 2024
Apple unveils the first nostalgia-fueled trailer for Taika Waititi’s reimagining of an ’80s sci-fi cult classic
Time Bandits premieres in late July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Taika Waititi’s Time Bandits, starring Lisa Kudrow, has arrived. Per the official synopsis, the series is an “unpredictable journey through time and space with a ragtag group of thieves and their newest recruit: an 11-year-old history buff named Kevin. Together, they set out on a thrilling quest to save the boy’s parents, and the world.
Jul. 9, 2024
Classic RPG developer that helped shape The Witcher reportedly closes as two veteran devs appear to jump ship to their own new indie studio
Piranha Bytes developed the Gothic series, as well as the Risen and ELEX games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Classic German game dev studio Piranha Bytes, which is arguably best known for its iconic RPG series Gothic, has reportedly closed its doors months after revealing that it was in “a difficult situation.” That’s according to Polish news outletCD-Action, which reports that an anonymous Piranha Bytes employee tells the site that the studio ceased its operations at the end of last month.
Jul. 9, 2024
Destiny 2 goes for the nuclear option after time-gating players for years: Episode 2 will drop 6 weeks of content at once so you can play the MMO "at your own pace"
Episode 2: Revenant will not time-gate Acts week over week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsDestiny 2tries its hand at longer Episodes in place of shorter Seasons,Bungiehas apparently decided “it’s time for a change” and will be experimenting with the way it dishes out content week over week – namely by not doing that and instead dropping six weeks worth of content all at once in Episode 2: Revenant.
Jul. 9, 2024
Developer behind legendary roguelike Spelunky says games shouldn't get too easy too fast: "You can rob people of that experience"
Derek Yu says God Mode isn’t the be-all, end-all of difficulty options When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Derek Yu, best known for unforgiving roguelike Spelunky, says he’s wary to not “rob” players of an experience by making certain difficulty modes too readily available. In a recent thread on Twitter, Yu referenced an online discussion about ‘God Mode’ difficulty levels, which typically make players invulnerable while it’s active.
Jul. 9, 2024
Elden Ring dance pad streamer returns to beat Shadow of the Erdtree, 'deFEETing' the final boss in a 7-hour, 52-death marathon: "My feet hurt"
“I hope Miyazaki is proud of me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It didn’t take long for theShadow of the Erdtreechallenge runs to start, and now anElden Ringstalwart has emerged victorious, defeating the final boss with her signature (dance) moves. MissMikkaa has made her name over the past few years by completing a series of Elden Ring challenges, froma 269-hour, NG+7, level 1 marathonto anentirely one-handed playthrough.
Jul. 9, 2024
Elden Ring is "maybe not quite" a JRPG, but Ys and Trails head says it's "difficult" to define the genre in general: "It can't really be described"
There’s “kind of an ineffable thing” that makes JRPGs what they are, Toshihiro Kondo says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DoesElden Ringcount as a JRPG? The president of Ys and Trails series studio Nihon Falcom, Toshihiro Kondo, thinks “maybe not quite,” but in general believes it’s a “difficult” genre to actually describe. While JRPG stands for ‘Japanese role-playing game,’ its usage when categorizing games has never felt quite so simple.
Jul. 9, 2024
Epic first Gladiator 2 trailer sees Paul Mescal fight Pedro Pascal, a rhino, and a Colosseum full of sharks
Here’s your breakdown of the Gladiator 2 trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGladiator 2trailer is here, and it sets up a truly epic sequel. Ridley Scott’s long-awaited follow-up to 2000’sGladiatorstars Paul Mescal as Lucius, the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus. We get our first proper glimpse of theAftersunstar in action in the new trailer, released today, which gives an idea of the plot of Scott’s latest epic.
Jul. 9, 2024
Fargo star joins Nicolas Cage in Amazon's live-action Spider-Man series
Spider-Noir is underway with Lamorne Morris in tow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lamorne Morris is set to join Nicolas Cage in Amazon’s upcoming live-action superhero series Spider-Noir. PerDeadline, the series “tells the story of an aging and down on his luck private investigator (Cage) in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.
Jul. 9, 2024
Fly Me to the Moon review: "Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum's sassy NASA rom-com fulfils its mission to entertain"
Despite leaving its love affair on the launch pad, this sassy NASA romcom fulfils its mission to entertain. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Two of the biggest stars in cinema’s firmament shoot for the moon in this jaunty if somewhat overstuffed space-race romcom. A sparky Scarlett Johansson plays rule-bending advertising maven Kelly Jones, who’s hired to ‘market the moon’ to an uninterested America, putting her on a collision course with NASA’s workaholic launch director Cole Davis (a straight-shooting Channing Tatum).
Jul. 9, 2024
Genshin studio thanks players for 50 million Zenless Zone Zero downloads as it hands out free currency and promises to further optimize "each aspect" of the action RPG
You can grab some free Polychrome right now as a thank you gift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HoYoverse’s new free-to-play action RPGZenless Zone Zerohas had a phenomenal start, having surpassed 50 million downloads worldwide since its release less than a week ago. As a ‘thank you’ to players, the developer is handing out a bunch of in-game currency as it continues to “optimize aspects such as game performance.
Jul. 9, 2024
Hear me out, this cheap $79 TV deal could be an essential buy for budget gamers this Prime Day
Your Steam Deck will love this 720p screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you told me a few years ago I’d be telling people to buy a 720p TV on Prime Day, I’d probably have cackled. However, that was before I started getting into budget gaming setups as a hobby, as while screens for well under $100 aren’t going to satiate your PS5, they’re actually extremely useful if you’ve got a Steam Deck or something that prefers to run games at lower resolutions.
Jul. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2's emotes can inexplicably save you from massive falls, and Arrowhead's CEO is begging for it not to be patched out: "Can we please, please keep this?"
Strike a pose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have discovered an incredible trick to boost your survivability in the chaotic third-person shooter that Arrowhead’s CEO, Shams Jorjani, is already begging the rest of the team to keep in – emoting to reduce fall damage. In Helldivers 2, you can get killed by a plethora of different things, from the Automatons and Terminids themselves, to your own teammates, and, of course, the power of gravity.
Jul. 9, 2024
Hours before launch, hyped survival game Once Human reminds players about its seasonal server wipes "to provide a fairer, more relaxed, and freer gaming experience"
But most of your gear will be saved in ‘Eternaland’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just ahead of launch, anticipated survival gameOnce Humanhas reminded fans that they can only have one character at a time, and that their characters' progress will be wiped with each season. Once Human, which is sitting in the top five on Steam’s wishlist charts, launches today, July 9.
Jul. 9, 2024
How to use Amorphous Material in The First Descendant
Amorphous Material in The First Descendant is used to unlock new research, such as characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Amorphous Material is one of the most important resources in the game for researching new characters and options back in Albion, but actually working out how it works as a system is less than clear. Players will likely have some sort of Amorphous Material in their inventory after playing for a while, but if you’re new to The First Descendant, you might be struggling to work out how to turn it into anything useful.
Jul. 9, 2024
Hugh Jackman says Deadpool 3 exceeds anything he’s done before in his 25 years as Wolverine
Deadpool and Wolverine hits theaters in late July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Jackman says Marvel fans are in for something brand new with Deadpool and Wolverine. “The experience of making the movie was also one of the greatest of my career, and I’ve been playing Wolverine for 25 years,” Jackman said during a Marvel event in Shanghai (viaComicBook).
Jul. 9, 2024
I Saw the TV Glow review: "An eerie, reality-bending allegorical horror"
An eerie and empathetic allegorical horror whose reality-bending conceits both unnerve and mesmerise. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I Saw the TV Glow begins in 1996, with sheltered teen Owen (Ian Foreman) intrigued by commercials for The Pink Opaque, a young-adult fantasy show that’s on too late for him to watch.
Jul. 9, 2024
I've been tracking gaming laptop deals for years - I wouldn't wait for Prime Day on this one
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 drops back to its lowest-ever price - but I don’t know if this one can hold out. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I go through the same turmoil every year. I spot a fantastic deal, a record-low price, on an equally impressive piece of kit… but it’s the week before Prime Day. That’s not to sayeverythingwill be cheaper when Amazon’s official summer sale rolls into town next week - but it’s a niggling fear when placing an order.
Jul. 9, 2024
Iconic '80s toy franchise Sectaurs has been reinvented for comics as "Game of Thrones with bugs instead of dragons!"
The comic is a part of the new NacelleVerse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ’80s kids everywhere will remember the classic Sectaurs toy franchise, where humanoid warriors did battle with gigantic spiders, insects, and other enlarged creepy crawlies. Marvel published a tie-in comic in 1985, and the toys also inspired an animated series. Now Sectaurs is returning to comics at Oni Press.
Jul. 9, 2024
Longlegs director opens up on working with Nicolas Cage in new horror: "It's like having a racehorse in your movie"
“It was a privilege. What can I say?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegs' Osgood Perkins has opened up on what it was like directing Nicolas Cage in the new horror movie, and how the actor was comparable to a racehorse, a festive present, and a saxophone on set… “He’s everything that you want him to be, I’m so happy to report.
Jul. 9, 2024
Longlegs star Maika Monroe teases "very unexpected and super interesting" sequel to hit horror It Follows
Exclusive: They Follow will catch up with a very different Jay, says Monroe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maika Monroe has teased what to expect from They Follow,the upcoming sequel to hit horror It Followsby… revealing not to expect more of the same, anyway. “I absolutely loved working with David, and I love Jay. I think where we find her in this sequel is very unexpected and super interesting,” Monroe claimed in a new interview withGamesRadar+andInside Total Film.
Jul. 9, 2024
Love for Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail's new freak Bakool Ja Ja gets so intense that Square Enix asks the MMO's community what's going on
Cat boy season is over; it’s time for a Mamool Ja When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail has introduced a new husbando that the MMO’s infamously down-bad community has taken a liking to – and it’s not the shy cat boy this time, but a mean two-headed lizard who is ripped. Warning! There are some light spoilers ahead, alongside some fan art you probably want to avoid explaining to a colleague.
Jul. 9, 2024
Marvel's Wolverine dev is the second in 3 months to leave Sony and join The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk studio CDPR, is "thrilled to be getting back into RPGs"
Story lead Mary Kenney has left Sony to join CDPR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A key developer onMarvel’s Wolverineis the second in just three months to departSonyand link up with The Witcher and Cyberpunk studioCD Projekt Red. Former Marvel’s Wolverine story lead Mary Kenney took toLinkedIn(thanks,PlayStation Lifestyle) to announce: “Today was my first day as a senior writer at CD Projekt RED … I can’t wait to talk more about my project, I’m thrilled to be getting back into RPGs, and my team is talented, welcoming, and just flat-out cool.
Jul. 9, 2024
Metaphor: Refantazio and Persona studio isn't a "rival" to other JRPG devs trying to break through: "It's more a feeling of cooperation"
Ys and Trails head Toshihiro Kondo says the more the better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer behind some of the longest-running JRPG series out there says big hitters like Megami Tensei and Persona studio Atlus don’t provide competition regarding breaking out beyond Japan but contribute to a “feeling of cooperation.” Speaking toGameSpot, Nihon Falcom president Toshihiro Kondo – who you may recognize from series like Ys and Trails – is asked whether he thinks it’s gotten easier to make the jump from Japan to America over the years or if there’s more competition.
Jul. 9, 2024
Most planets in Star Wars Outlaws only take "4 or 5 minutes" to cross on a speeder – the size of 3 Assassin's Creed Odyssey zones stitched together
“It was less about how big, but more about how long in terms of traversal with the speeder it would be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas revealed that three of the five planets inStar Wars Outlawscan be traversed in four to five minutes in a speeder. In a newIGNinterview, creative director Julian Gerighty loosely compared the size of theStar Wars Outlaws planetsTatooine, Akiva, Kijimi, Cantonica, and the moon Toshara to that of two or three zones in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey.
Jul. 9, 2024
My favorite 3D printer from last year just got a ridiculous $300 price cut
The Anycubic Photon Mono M5s is enjoying a tempting discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m always surprised by how absurd manufacturer 3D printer deals are. I mean, you’ll see perfectly decent offers at Amazon or Walmart, particularly during annualPrime Day 3D printer deals. But they can’t always hold up against the ones from Anycubic, Elegoo, and the rest.
Jul. 9, 2024
After 30 years, Sega's beloved Zelda clone gets an overdue fan remake treatment, and while there's only "a few minutes of gameplay" I desperately need a full game
Crusader of Centy - or Soleil, if you prefer - is getting a second stay in the spotlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in 1994,Sega’s answer to Zelda launched to poor sales and positive reviews, eventually becoming a cult classic and rare collector’s item. Now, 30 years later, one fan is building an HD remake demo that imagines what a proper revival of this action-adventure title might look like.
Jul. 9, 2024
Nicolas Cage's Longlegs look was inspired by botched plastic surgery, says horror movie's director: "Everything that was you is now f***ing ruined"
Exclusive: Osgood Perkins explains the importance of Nicolas Cage’s prosthetics in new horror movie Longlegs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegs' marketing campaign is one for the horror history books. It’s had genre fans cracking codes, perusingthe details of a bunch of grisly murders on a fake website, and cowering in their seats, too. It’s also beendeliberately obscuringthe terrifying face of Nicolas Cage’s titular serial killer.
Jul. 9, 2024
One brief moment in the Agatha All Along trailer is actually full of Marvel Easter eggs
Did you spot these Marvel-related dates? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You probably noticed Wanda Maximoff’s name-drop in thefirst trailer for new WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along, but did you catch the whole host of other Marvel Easter eggs that came with it?? In the trailer’s opener, Agatha (Kathryn Hahn), still under Wanda’s enchantment that made her forget who she was and the fact that she once had magical powers, finds a library book list of dates, which you can see below.
Jul. 9, 2024
Psychonauts 2 was designed as the "complete opposite" of an FPS, because Tim Schafer wanted players to leave levels in a better condition than they found them
Double Fine co-founder Tim Schafer looked to action games and shooters when planning out Psychonauts 2’s levels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Psychonauts 2 was deliberately designed as the opposite of an action game or a shooter, in that protagonist Raz should leave every level in a better condition than when he entered it. “When you’re playing an FPS or an action game, guns are blazing, bullets are flying, there are explosions everywhere, and by the time the round is over the whole level has been decimated, there’s rubble and dust, everything’s been destroyed,” Spafford recalled Schafer saying.
Jul. 9, 2024
Seconds after calling his run "sloppy," Super Mario 64 speedrunner sets new world record in one of the game's most notorious levels
“I dunno, it was overall pretty sloppy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64 speedrunner Dwhatever has set a new world record in the notorious Tick Tock Clock stage despite what he called a “sloppy” effort - and proved that there was room for improvement by breaking that record just three days later. In Super Mario 64 runs, speedrunners typically pair the Tick Tock Clock star ‘Stomp on the Thwomp’ with the star for collecting 100 coins in the stage.
Jul. 9, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree gives Elden Ring heroes 'Let Us Duo Her' a new way to wreck Malenia: Kick her into stun-locked mush for 35,000 damage
Dryleaf Dane’s new shoes are deadly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Malenia has another challenger: two near-naked players that can stun-lock the legendary boss for a massive 35,000 damage. You’ve heard of Let Me Solo Her,the Elden Ring player that was so good at tackling Malenia head-on that he was sent an actual sword by publisherBandai Namco.
Jul. 9, 2024
Shrek 5 is set for a 2026 release date with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz in tow and this is the greatest day of my life
Now I’m a believer! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somebody once told me…thatShrek 5was officially happening – and with the original cast in tow. Murphy broke the news while doing press for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F., letting fans know thata standalone Donkey moviewould also be on the way (thus effectively saving cinema for hereafter). Shrek 5 will be directed by Walt Dohrn, who worked as a writer and artist on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third, as well as head of story on Shrek Forever After.
Jul. 9, 2024
Tekken 8 is already cheaper than I thought it would be on Prime Day
If you’ve been waiting for a good deal, now’s the time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With my stance on it pretty clear, I’m happy to report that a week before Prime Day, Tekken 8 has come down to half-price at Walmart. If you act fast, you can grab it for just$34.99 (down from $69.99). While it’s sometimes best to wait for the event to start officially before adding something to your cart, I for one would be shocked if we saw one of the biggest games of the year drop below this price next week.
Jul. 9, 2024
Tekken icon Katsuhiro Harada asks fans to stop sending him character concepts, because he doesn't want to be sued
Whether he could win a theoretical lawsuit is missing the point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken series lead Katsuhiro Harada has asked fans to stop sending him their character ideas, because “the more specific and detailed the idea is, the less likely we are to adopt it” thanks to legal issues. Ever-present on Twitter, Harada once again responded to a fan earlier this week, when they sent him their inspirations for a potential future Pakistani character in the Tekken series.
Jul. 9, 2024
The Devil Wears Prada is getting a sequel that will reportedly see the tables turned on Miranda Priestly
Miranda Priestly could be back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toVarietyandDeadline, it’s unclear if the original cast – which includes Meryl Streep as the boss from hell, Miranda herself, and Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway as her beleaguered assistants Emily Charlton and Andrea Sachs – will be returning, but the story is set to involve at least two major characters (Puck, who first reported the news of a sequel, say that Streep and Blunt have signed up to return, however).
Jul. 9, 2024
The final trailer for The Umbrella Academy season 4 teases one last apocalypse and our first look at Nick Offerman's mysterious new character
It looks like Justin H. Min’s Ben is the key to saving the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer forThe Umbrella Academy season 4is here – and it sets up one last apocalypse for the gang to (hopefully) put a stop to. In the latest look at the new season (set to The End by My Chemical Romance, who are fronted by The Umbrella Academy comic author Gerard Way), it’s clear that Ben (Justin H.
Jul. 9, 2024
The first issue of Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard's The Power Fantasy feels like an apocalyptic cross between Watchmen and Succession
Our spoiler free reaction to one of the year’s most anticipated new comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You may have heard, there’s a new ongoing monthly comic by Kieron Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard on the way from Image. This is a big deal. Gillen has writtensome terrific books for Marvel and DC, notably his work on Darth Vader, but it’s his creator-owned comics – Phonogram, The Wicked + The Divine, and DIE – that have made him one of the most distinctive writers in comics today.
Jul. 9, 2024
Thelma review: "A smart senior thriller with shades of Little Miss Sunshine"
June Squibb’s warm but wily gran-with-a-plan turns this elder-scam revenge spree into a winning comedy. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Squibb’s Thelma is a sweet but stubborn LA oldster scammed out of $10,000 by a fake caller requesting bail for her grandson Danny. Suddenly, she’s on a runaway vengeance spree, with pensioner pal Ben (a deadpan Richard Roundtree in a worthy last role for the Shaft star) reluctantly riding shotgun when she hijacks his two-seater disability scooter.
Jul. 9, 2024
This adorable farming game is like a tiny Stardew Valley where you build your farm "inside a 90s toy," and I'm not surprised it already has 400% Kickstarter funding
Tiny Garden is a big vibe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tiny Garden is even more proof that people want cozy games that won’t swallow up their entire life. We got a hint of this whenTiny Glade, the li’l indie game about doodling castles,absolutely stormed Steam Next Festandnotched its one-millionth Wishlist, and now theKickstarter for Tiny Gardenis cementing the idea: people are cuckoo for cozy games, particularly of the smol variety.
Jul. 9, 2024
This upcoming "hardcore detective horror" game sounds like Alan Wake 2 meets LA Noire, but with vengeful Norse gods to contend with
Interview | Nowhere game director Luke Dodds talks setting, symbolism, and creating a unique brand of investigative horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A broken cellphone. An abandoned log cabin. Trees reaching for a sunless sky. Nowhere has all the visual markers of an eerie horror video game, but the devil is in the narrative detail. “The interesting thing about Nowhere is that it features a unique spin on what happened to the Norse gods after Ragnarok, the doom of their mythology,” teases Midnight Forge game director Luke Dodds on hisupcoming horror game, “as well as the rise of Christianity in Norway and the conflicts that came from that.
Jul. 9, 2024
Twisters first reactions praise the "spectacle" and "adrenaline-fueled action" of Glen Powell's new disaster movie
The new movie is out next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions are in for Twisters, a new disaster movie and a sequel to ’90s favorite Twister, after the film’s European premiere in London last night (July 8) – and people are loving leading duo Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones' performances and the movie’s high-octane action scenes.
Jul. 9, 2024
Two days before launch and a week after its reveal, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League season 2 gets delayed
“Thank you for your patience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days before launch, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League season 2 has been delayed all the way back to July 25. “Update: Task Force X, we’ll be adjusting the release timing for the next season, #SuicideSquadGame Season 2 will now launch on July 25,” the devs say onTwitter.
Jul. 9, 2024
Why is Star Wars Outlaws the first true open-world Star Wars game? Lucasfilm says "there are only so many studios in the world who build games of this scale"
“Making Star Wars open-world games is the next level of difficulty” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas been callingStar Wars Outlawsthevery first open-world Star Wars gamesince its reveal, and it’s true that no previous game in the franchise has quite scratched that open-world itch. According to Lucasfilm, that’s in part due to the fact that there’s only a small number of studios capable of making it happen.
Jul. 9, 2024
Wolverine's suit: The definitive guide to 50 years of evolution
Wolverine’s suit has evolved a lot in 50 years, all leading to Hugh Jackman’s new MCU look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wolverine’s suit has become a hot-button topic since thefirst reveal of Hugh Jackman’s returnto the character for the MCU inDeadpool & Wolverine. Jackman’s new costume does what the original X-Men franchise never dared, and puts the beloved actor in yellow spandex (or something like it) for a costume that looks more like Wolverine’s comic book outfit than any we’ve seen on screen yet.
Jul. 9, 2024
Xbox confirms another Game Pass price increase and a new tier that doesn't include day one releases
The new Game Pass Standard tier is replacing the existing Console tier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox has confirmed the details of another Game Pass price increase. In anFAQ pageon Xbox’s support website, it’s confirmed that a price increase will go into effect for new subscribers on July 10 and for existing subscribers on September 12. The wording here is a little vague, but Xbox says “some games available with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate on day one will not be immediately available with Xbox Game Pass Standard and may be added to the library at a future date,” seemingly implying that only some Game Pass Ultimate day one drops will be excluded from the Standard tier and added at a later date.
Jul. 9, 2024
You don't level up in Star Wars Outlaws like most Ubisoft RPGs – you unlock skills and upgrade gear by meeting "full-on characters" and completing their "adventures"
Character progression is more natural in Star Wars Outlaws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawshas been positioned as something ofa shift for Ubisoft’s well-worn open-world formula, and part of that shake-up comes through in character progression that’s free of levels and stat boosts and instead anchored in more natural upgrades tied to bespoke experiences. Speaking withIGN, Star Wars Outlaws game director Mathias Karlson explains that unlocking skills and upgrading gear for protagonist Kay mostly boils down to meeting “full-on characters,” not simple vendors or one-note NPCs, and completing missions for them.
Jul. 9, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero Bangboo tier list for the best helpers
We’ve highlighted the best Bangboos in Zenless Zone Zero to add to your squad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Zenless Zone Zero Bangboo tier list can help you when you’re working out which helper to have at your side during combat, as there’s more than 20 of the little guys in total so it can be difficult to make sense of it all.
Jul. 9, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero tier list for the best Agents
We’ve picked out the best Zenless Zone Zero characters to try and add to your team with a ranked tier list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having a Zenless Zone Zero tier list available can help you to decide who are the best Agents to try and pull for, and while this process will always be subjective there are certain traits we can look at to rank the characters.
Jul. 8, 2024
After years of playing MTG, attending MagicCon finally convinced me to buy a playmat – these early Prime Day deals might just give me an excuse to get another one
places my wallet in my graveyard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As my bank statements can attest, I’m not against splashing the cash on Magic: The Gathering merch. My shelves are filled with brands like DragonShield and UltraPro, and card sleeves with art of my Commanders are pretty much non-negotiable at this point. While I might not be rocking anything close to Power Nine level, I’d still like to avoid sticky tables or rogue beverage condensation dealing damage to my precious cards.
Jul. 8, 2024
Madame Web star blames "internet culture" for the Sony Marvel movie flopping: "People just make such a joke out of everything now"
Emma Roberts says the meme-ification of Madame Web contributed to its downfall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emma Roberts says TikTok and “internet culture” are to blame forMadame Web’s poor critical reception and box office returns. “There is no secret. It’s about doing something goodish and it hitting at the right time. Everything else is like a wish and a prayer.
Jul. 8, 2024
Aemond Targaryen actor Ewan Mitchell breaks down that House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 ending: "He very much knew what he was doing"
Exclusive: Ewan Mitchell talks us through the shocking events of House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains major spoilers forHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 4. Turn back now if you’re not up to date! House of the Dragon has done it again. The latest episode is nothing short of exhilarating – and completely shocking.
Jul. 8, 2024
5 years later, Mike Flanagan thanks Stephen King for his support on underrated sequel to The Shining
Doctor Sleep deserved better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some five years after its (underwhelming) release, Mike Flanagan thanks Stephen King for his support ofDoctor Sleep. “After a disappointing opening weekend at the box office, @StephenKing predicted time would be kind to Doctor Sleep and I love that it continues to find and build its audience half a decade later,” Flanagantweetedalongside a Hollywood Reporter article on the best movie sequels of the last 20 years.
Jul. 8, 2024
Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo review
3D printing multi-color models can be a pain, but not with the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo. The process is straightforward and comprehensive, yielding impressive results like clockwork. Its speed is also worth celebrating; with the ability to reach 600mm/s, this machine isn’t hanging around.It isn’t just for multi-color printing, though – the Kobra 3 excels at less exotic projects too. Easy, multi-color prints High quality throughout Incredibly fast Premium-feeling design
Jul. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 leads gather at the same place they considered how to finish the RPG 2 years ago to discuss "lift-off" for what's next: "Spirits are high"
Larian previously confirmed two new games were in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developers are meeting to discuss “lift-off,” and the studio’s CEO says that “spirits are high.” Posting on Twitter, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke reveals that the developer’s “lead summit” is about to begin today. The picture accompanying that tweet below is also where Baldur’s Gate 3’s lead developers met two years ago to discuss “how to finish” the huge RPG, but this time, the leads are meeting to discuss Larian’s new game.
Jul. 8, 2024
Beloved anime Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War lands long-awaited release date, continuing manga final arc adaptation
Part Three is out this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 finally has a release window and teaser trailer. Part Two ended with a battle between Yhwach and Ichibe, with the trailer for Part Three picking up where the fight left off. The teaser, which can be viewed below, also gives viewers their first taste of the new opening and ending themes, with the former being “Kotoba ni Sezu Tomo – Even if You Don’t Say It” by Six Lounge and the latter being “Monochrome” by Suisoh (H/THypebeast).
Jul. 8, 2024
Best The First Descendant Kuiper Shard farming method
The best Kuiper Shard farming methods in The First Descendant are based on quick, easy missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Farming The First Descendant Kuiper Shards is something that players will want to do once they’re more than a few missions into the game, as Kuiper Shards are used to upgrade Modules - an integral part of empowering both weapons and Descendants as part of maintaining powerful builds.
Jul. 8, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 woes continue with console ports delayed indefinitely due to missed "stability and performance targets"
Colossal Order will review the ports again in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2developer Colossal Order has been forced to delay the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S ports of the city-builder indefinitely. In a statement posted on theParadox forumstoday, it’s been revealed that Colossal Order will no longer be able to ship Cities: Skylines 2 on console platforms in October.
Jul. 8, 2024
EA announces Apex Legends is getting twice as many battle passes and you can no longer earn them in-game
The season 22 changes are going down about as well as you’d expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA and Respawn have announced some major changes to the Apex Legends battle pass which will see seasonal content become far more expensive to keep up with. The community response has been about as negative as you would imagine. Starting in season 22, there will now be two battle passes every season - one for each split - and each of these passes will now be $9.
Jul. 8, 2024
Elden Ring speedrunners are already making Shadow of the Erdtree look easy, starting from the beginning and destroying Messmer in under 27 minutes
Messmer-izing work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreehas been in our hands for little over two weeks, but speedrunners have been quick to get to work figuring out how to blast through the expansion as fast as possible. We’re already seeing some super impressive work, with a recent run from the Summer Games Done Quick charity event going from the entrance of the Realm of Shadow to destroying Messmer the Impaler in just over 26 minutes.
Jul. 8, 2024
First trailer for Brad Pitt's Formula One movie is giving big Top Gun: Maverick meets Moneyball vibes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forTop Gun: Maverickdirector Joseph Kosinski’s new movie F1 is here – and it sees Brad Pitt’s retired racer dragged back to the track to mentor Formula One’s next big star. Well, kind of anyway. The teaser, which you can watch below, is super brief, having been shown during the British Grand Prix on July 7.
Jul. 8, 2024
First trailer for WandaVision spin-off Agatha All Along is a weird and wacky mix of the MCU and True Detective
Kathryn Hahn is back as everyone’s favorite… homicide investigator? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forWandaVisionspin-off Agatha All Along is here, and it looks just as weird and wonderful as we’d hoped. The teaser, which you can watch below, opens with Agatha (Kathryn Hahn) pulling up to a crime scene in a woodland, as a… colleague (?
Jul. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets a new weapon, and players are just glad it's not the Anti-Tank Mines: "I would have straight up uninstalled"
The MLS-4X Commando quad missile launcher is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official,Helldivers 2’s new weapon is indeed thequad missile launcher that was accidentally leaked in a PlayStation email newsletterlast month, and we can all breathe a sigh of relief that we weren’t being baited with the Anti-Tank Mines. This comes as part of the ongoing Major Order in Helldivers 2, which tasks us with keeping planet X-45 under Super Earth control and out of the freedom-hating grasp of the deadly Automatons.
Jul. 8, 2024
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is taking up Animal Crossing's mantle, but that's tougher than you'd think: "we've almost gotten to the point where cozy games are overused"
“These aren’t just dollhouse games anymore” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “In some ways we’ve grown what it means to be a cozy game with our audience.” Chelsea Howe, chief product officer onHello Kitty Island Adventure, is keen to emphasize that there’s more to this game than just Animal Crossing with Sanrio characters. Players looking for an alternative to New Horizons should find they “get their needs met,” but a licensed, open-world twist on the life sim formula, with all the jumping, climbing, and exploration that includes means that new players are finding their way in too.
Jul. 8, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Dragon fire and big battles
Here’s your spoiler-filled deep dive into House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2episode 4 is the most dramatic hour of the fantasy series we’ve seen this year. No one is safe as the dragons descend on Westeros in a brutal episode that isn’t without its casualties. So if you’re still reeling from the latest outing, then you’re in the right place because we’ve got a spoiler-filled deep-dive for you below, breaking down all the big moments and what they mean for the coming war.
Jul. 8, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4’s big battle is even more brutal in George R.R. Martin’s book
We’re still reeling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well,House of the Dragon season 2 episode 4certainly upped the ante, didn’t it? Now, before we go any further, we’re getting intohuge spoiler territory from here on outsomake sure you’ve seen right to the very end before reading on. Still here? Well, then you’ll know that not everyone makes it out of the latest episode of the Game of Thrones spin-off alive.
Jul. 8, 2024
House of the Dragon star Ewan Mitchell explains how Michael Myers inspired Aemond Targaryen
Exclusive: Ewan Mitchell talks his Aemond inspirations – and when he might watch Game of Thrones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aemond Targaryen is one spooky character – from the striking sapphire eye to the giant, bloodthirsty dragon, it’s clear this prince is not one to be messed with. It might not come as a huge surprise, then, that he was partly inspired by one of the most famous horror figures of all time.
Jul. 8, 2024
House of the Dragon star Ewan Mitchell on why Aemond Targaryen lives to the same code as Robert De Niro in Heat
Exclusive: Ewan Mitchell unpacks Aemond’s complicated family feelings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aemond Targaryen is one complicated guy – it’s hard to ever know what he’s really thinking, especially when it comes to his family. That’s been particularly obvious inHouse of the Dragon season 2, with Alicent and Aemond’s relationship seeming particularly strained; Alicent even seems afraid of her son.
Jul. 8, 2024
House of the Dragon star Ewan Mitchell talks Aemond and Daemon's rivalry: "There's almost a romantic element to it"
Exclusive: Ewan Mitchell teases the growing rivalry between Aemond and Daemon Targaryen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aemond and Daemon Targaryen have a lot in common – they ride two of the most fearsome dragons in Westeros, they have excellent hair, and they’re also both pretty fixated on each other. It’s Daemon’s intention to get revenge on Aemond – at Rhaenyra’s request, after the death of her son Lucerys in theseason 1 finale– that leads to the horrific events ofBlood and Cheese.
Jul. 8, 2024
How to level up weapons in The First Descendant
Where to find Anais and Phase Exchangers for levelling guns in The First Descendant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you don’t know how to level up weapons in The First Descendant, then fortunately the process isn’t difficult, just perhaps a bit overthought compared to many games, requiring the character Anais, items called Phase Exchangers, and more besides. Because of this complexity and the confusion that many have around levelling up weapons and guns in The First Descendant, I’ve outlined the process below for you, so you don’t have to throw your favourite weapons away when they’re underleveled.
Jul. 8, 2024
How to open The First Descendant Encrypted Vaults
Vaults in The First Descendant need Code Analyzers to open them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Encrypted Vaults need Code Analyzers to open them up and get their rewards. Missions like Magister’s Hidden Assets will direct you to some, but generally finding them is a bit of a search - done through signifiers of small holograms, and then through sounds made by your scanner to home in on the Vault’s location.
Jul. 8, 2024
Huge Witcher 3 mod offering custom characters with new combat styles and quests predates CD Projekt's own modding tools
But it also utilizes AI voices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A huge new Witcher 3 mod lets you create custom characters with all-new combat systems and questlines, but it’s actually been in the works since long before CD Projekt released its official modding tools. Earlier this year, CD Projekt released REDkit for The Witcher 3, official modding tools allowing for players to create new characters, animations, items, entire questlines, and much more.
Jul. 8, 2024
I was fully expecting to wait until Prime Day for these iPad deals
Record-low prices on brand new tech When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re still a week away from Amazon’s official Prime Day event, but those on the hunt for Apple’s brand new iPads should be diving in early. I’ve been covering these events for years now (and I’ve been watching new iPad releases slowly shed their price tags) but even I’ve been surprised by the discounts available right now.
Jul. 8, 2024
I'm playing Cyberpunk 2077 for the very first time, and it's making me question everything I knew about how an RPG should look and feel
Opinion | Four years in quasi-Early Access and one DLC down, is Cyberpunk 2077 the RPG blueprint of the future? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After so many years of skirting story spoilers, I’m not sure what I expected to see inCyberpunk 2077. Having Keanu Reeves living in my brain rent-free was not one of them. The unexpected nature of it all is definitely a good thing, but even more surprising is the sheer glut of mechanics, systems, and seam-bursting lore I’m immediately confronted with.
Jul. 8, 2024
James Cameron pays tribute to Avatar and Titanic producer Jon Landau after his death: "I have a lost dear friend and my closest collaborator"
“A part of myself has been torn away” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director James Cameron has paid tribute to his long-time producing partner Jon Landau after he died from cancer this past Friday (July 5). Landau was 63. “The Avatar family grieves the loss of our friend and leader, Jon Landau. His zany humor, personal magnetism, great generosity of spirit and fierce will have held the center of our Avatar universe for almost two decades,“Cameron said in a statement.
Jul. 8, 2024
Longlegs director is so creeped out by true crime content, he purposefully avoided it while making the serial killer horror
Exclusive: Osgood Perkins reveals why he’s “not interested in what these sickos do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegsis entirely fictitious but with its early ’90s setting, Satanic panic undertones, and coded letter-writing serial killer antagonist, it can’t help but give off serious true crime vibes. With that, you might assume writer-director Osgood Perkins looked into some real-life cases for inspiration.
Jul. 8, 2024
9 years after Metal Gear Solid 5, no one can decide if one particular scene is a piece of classic Kojima genius, or just a simple olfactory plot hole
Can Big Boss canonically smell? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s currently a heated debate among the Metal Gear Solid community as to whether Big Boss can canonically smell or not, because the implications massively change one scene in The Phantom Pain. When you begin Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain, you’re prompted to enter your birthday. This isn’t an age verification check - it’s actually to prompt the scene just below, in which Diamond Dogs celebrate Venom Snake’s birthday by rolling out a big birthday cake for him, accompanied by a cigar handed to him by Revolver Ocelot to mark the occasion.
Jul. 8, 2024
Wait, is [SPOILER] dead in House of the Dragon? What happens next, according to George R.R. Martin's book
Is that major character really gone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4is certainly a big one. So much happens that it’s clear theDance of the Dragonsis about to get even more intense – but one development in particular might have you desperate to know what’s going to happen next. Now, before we go any further, consider this yourmajor spoiler warning.
Jul. 8, 2024
New House of the Dragon season 2, episode 5 trailer teases a massive shakeup for Westeros
The aftermath of that huge battle is being felt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4was absolutely massive, with a huge battle that will change the course of Westerosi history. Naturally, then, the episode 5 trailer teases some huge developments in the story of theDance of the Dragons. We’ll be delving intoseason 2, episode 4 spoilers from now on, so turn back now if you’re not up to date with the show!
Jul. 8, 2024
One House of the Dragon character may have met a bloody end in episode 4, but their actor already has ideas for a potential return
Warning: spoilers ahead! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s safe to say thatHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 4upped the ante in the Targaryen civil war. As Aegon and the Greens continued to try and rally the Houses of Westeros to their cause, a fiery battle broke out at the castle of Rook’s Rest. But, before we get into all of that, now’s your chance to turn back if you’re not up to date – there aremajor spoilers for this week’s episode of House of the Dragon ahead!
Jul. 8, 2024
Over 4 years since its announcement, BioShock 4 studio is "ramping up" as dev teases its "really awesome project"
Developer 2K Cloud Chamber is expanding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, 2K Cloud Chamber senior cinematic designer Jeff Spoonhower took to LinkedIn to advertise a selection of new roles which have opened up,noting: “The BioShock team at 2K Cloud Chamber is ramping up! We have many positions open across a variety of disciplines including art, animation, engineering, design, narrative, and production.
Jul. 8, 2024
Red Dead Redemption meets Civ in the debut project from a team of strategy veterans, and the best part is the Wild West cowboys with French accents
Coldridge is the first game from a team of former Humankind and Endless Space developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coldridge is the debut project from a team of strategy game veterans under their Frog Collective banner, and it looks like an endearingly quirky blend of Red Dead Redemption and the Civilization series. The developers behind Coldridge spent 12 years over at Amplitude, a Paris-based studio known for strategy games including Humankind and Endless Space, and now they’ve started their own studio and are working on its first project.
Jul. 8, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says Deadpool and Wolverine is the best movie he's ever done
Ryan Reynolds has high praise for Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Ryan Reynolds has high praise for the upcoming threequel. The film followsDeadpoolandDeadpool 2, and it sees the titular Merc with a Mouth join forces with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine to save the Marvel multiverse. “At the end of the day, I’m so happy with it.
Jul. 8, 2024
San Diego Comic-Con 2024 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine, Transformers, andThe Rings of Power season 2also all got blowout panels, which included a surprise Deadpool 3 screening with the cast in attendance anda brand new trailer about resisting darkness in Middle-earth. This year, the San Diego Comic-Con dates are fromThursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28. There is also a preview day on Wednesday, July 24.
Jul. 8, 2024
Satisfactory and Factorio: Space Age are launching 6 weeks apart from each other, and management fans are waving goodbye to months worth of free time
After years of waiting, nobody is prepared for these two massive factory builders to launch so close together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Satisfactory 1.0 and Factorio: Space Age are set to launch later this year just six weeks apart from each other, and after years of waiting for both of these releases, factory management fans are making themselves ready for the time-eating black hole that awaits.
Jul. 8, 2024
Steam Next Fest dev describes the "weird arms race" required to stand out from the hundreds of other demos in the seasonal event
Tactical Breach Wizards dev Tom Francis tells GamesRadar+ what it’s like vying for your attention in Steam Next Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tactical Breach Wizards creator Tom Francis says it isn’t easy standing out inSteam Next Fest. If Francis' name sounds familiar, that’s probably because you recognize him from certified indie darlings like Heat Signature, Gunpoint, and Floating Point.
Jul. 8, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 7 trailer sees the Seven celebrating Christmas in July
It’s about to get violent – and festive! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Boys season 4 episode 7 has arrived – and it looks like the Seven is celebrating Christmas in July. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we see Butcher take on Black Noir and Starlight face off against the Deep while Christmas music cheerfully plays in the background.
Jul. 8, 2024
The director of the scariest Resident Evil is leading Resident Evil 9, which is just about the best thing Capcom could've said
Opinion | Koshi Nakanishi’s involvement in Resident Evil 9 spells scary good news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Resident Evil 7messed me upin a way I wasn’t prepared for, much in the same way the original Resident Evil 2 left lasting scars on my still-developing psyche after first experiencing it in 1998. It’s a kind of fear that instills discomfort and disturbs me beyond the surface level where most horror games' thrills are only skin-deep.
Jul. 8, 2024
The massive Baldur's Gate 3-themed Stardew Valley mod, Baldur's Village, will feature new stores, seasonal outfits, and more, and it's expected to start rolling out later this year
Romanceable Astarion and Halsin? Go on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3fans are bringing a huge serving of the D&D RPG to Stardew Valley, and they’re close to releasing some of what they’ve got cooking. Baldur’s Village is a happy hybrid of the two that brings some fresh stores and familiar faces to a new place off Pelican Town we’ll call Baldur’s Village for now – and that’s just the start.
Jul. 8, 2024
The second person to 100% Tears of the Kingdom has nothing left to do, so he's collecting every rock in Hyrule
Zelda players rock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might have thought the second person to ever 100%The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomwould have run out of things to do in Hyrule by now, but apparently not, since he recently took it upon himself to collect every single unique rock in the game. Speedrunner and content creatorSmallAnt managed to 100% Tears of the Kingdomless than two weeks after it was released, in an effort that took just over 139 hours.
Jul. 8, 2024
This fan-made Elden Ring anime teaser shows a greatest hits collection of the RPG's bosses, and it's out later this year
The anime will cram everything into 5 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring is getting a five-minute fan-made anime adaptation later this year, and you can watch a sneak peek trailer right now. The production’s lead, SteinsAlter on Twitter, revealed the brief teaser trailer for the forthcoming Elden Ring anime adaptation earlier today. The trailer sort of plays out as a greatest hits collection of in-game bosses, showing off the likes of Malenia, Mohg, Radigon, and Maliketh, the Black Blade, while even teasing DLC bosses like Messmer.
Jul. 8, 2024
MaXXXine ending explained: How horror movie's final shot links back to Pearl
“[It’s] representative of the absurdity of it all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forMaXXXine. If you’ve yet to see the movie, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! MaXXXine director Ti Westhas made no secret of the fact that he purposefully made each installment in his popular horror series, the fan-dubbed X trilogy, feel like entirely different movies.
Jul. 7, 2024
After Fallout 4's update got the game-sized mod indefinitely delayed, Fallout: London team is now "waiting for the final green light"
The 30-40GB is nearing release on GOG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: London, the “game-sized” Fallout 4 conversion mod taking the nuclear post-apocalypse to the English capital, is nearing a full release. The Fallout: London conversion mod was previously indefinitely delayed due toFallout 4’s big next-gen update (and before that due toglobal conflicts), as Bethesda’s patch ended up breaking several mods.
Jul. 7, 2024
Cult Japanese director who practically invented the 'cozy' genre 20 years ago with Boku no Natsuyasymi is back with an open-world game coming worldwide this year
Natsu-Mon: 20th Century Summer Kid gets an English translation in about two months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over 20 years ago, director Kaz Ayabe and his game development studio Millennium Kitchen debuted the Boko no Natsuyasumi (translates to My Summer Vacation) series about nostalgic, day-in-the-life romps through rural Japan. Alongside Animal Crossing and Harvest Moon, the series practically kickstarted the ‘cozy’ boom we see today, and while the series never saw official global localizations, the team’s next game is getting a proper release abroad.
Jul. 7, 2024
Maingear Zero Ruby review: “Exactly how prebuilt gaming PCs should be”
I can strongly recommend the Maingear Zero Ruby. You’ll struggle to find a more up-to-date mid-range configuration, and it rips through 1440p and 4K gaming tasks as a result. More than that, however, it’s an example of how gaming PCs should be. There’s no proprietary nonsense shoved in from the builder, there’s just a monster of a gaming rig that’s ready for you to make your own. Oh, and its cable-free design is pretty gorgeous, too.
Jul. 7, 2024
Manor Lords publisher argues "not every game" needs to be a live-service, and developers should never be "forced to run until their mental or physical health breaks down"
CEO Tim Bender wants a more sustainable way forward for developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hooded Horse’s CEO Tim Bender, who runs publishing duties on several strategy-focused games including Manor Lords, has come out against the idea that every game needs to keep players perpetually hooked with post-launch plans à la a live-service. In response to a LinkedInpostthat claims “Manor Lords is a pretty interesting case-study in the pitfalls of Early Access development when a game with a small team (and heavily marketed as such) hits the reality of a hungry audience” - pointing to the game’s falling concurrent player numbers - Tim Bender argues that “this is exactly the kind of distorted endless growth/burden of expectations/line must go up perspective that causes so much trouble in the games industry.
Jul. 7, 2024
Sekiro veteran beats infamous Isshin after 45 tries without running, jumping, or countering, and they're asking the FromSoftware community for other boss challenges
And I thought Isshin was tough on a normal playthrough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A frankly wild Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice player has beaten the game’s final boss without walking, running, jumping, or a core counter ability. Isshin, The Sword Saint is an almost unfairFromSoftwareboss, for many. That’s certainly not the case for the player below, who for some inexplicable reason took it upon themselves to best Isshin without walking, running, jumping, or using Sekiro’s Mikiri counter abilities.
Jul. 7, 2024
Splinter Cell director says Hideo Kojima's auteur status is well deserved since "the result speaks for itself"
The Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid director is basically a celebrity at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais one of the most recognizable names in gaming as the Metal Gear Solid andDeath Stranding 2director has not only been loudly at the forefront of all of his game’s marketing campaigns, but he’s even brushed shoulders with Hollywood celebrities again and again throughout the decades, in particular with his upcoming horror thing (?
Jul. 6, 2024
Elden Ring magician who beat the game with an actual saxophone has done it again in Shadow of the Erdtree
Radahn has been thoroughly dooted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtreespoilers ahead! Turn back now if you’d rather not see the expansion’s final boss before clawing your way to it in-game. TheElden Ringmusician who became theworld’s first player to complete a no-hit run using a non-traditional controllerhas now turned their gaze toward Shadow of the Erdtree.
Jul. 6, 2024
Elder Scrolls Online boss reckons "very few people" would play a Morrowind-style open world nowadays, as teams need to "support" two kinds of players
Matt Firor says most gamers might not have the time they used to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As gamers become more accustomed to having their open worlds littered with map markers, checklists, breadcrumbs leading up to objectives, and a host of other convenient options, a Morrowind-style game has become somewhat unfeasible to make for a large studio, according to ZeniMax Online boss andElder Scrolls Onlinedirector Matt Firor.
Jul. 6, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom engineer discovers Moblins are amazing at basketball if you give them a fancy hoop to play with
What a talented bunch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a year on from its release, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players are still discovering some incredible ways to pass the time in Hyrule without actually, y’know, saving it, as one genius discovers that the Moblin enemies apparently have a natural talent for basketball. In a short clip posted to Reddit, content creator MRKD GAMING shows off the glory that is “Hyrule’s Basketball League.
Jul. 6, 2024
I’m a huge handheld nerd - here are the Steam Deck alternatives I’ll be watching this Prime Day
Potential portable gaming offers to peek at this Prime Day. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Deck has no doubt changed handheld PC gaming as we know it, but with Prime Day creeping up, many of you are no doubt considering alternatives. With so many different options on the battlefield right now, Amazon’s sale could be the perfect chance to grab something that’s better for your playstyle.
Jul. 6, 2024
SGDQ 2024's best run came courtesy of Peanut Butter, the good boy who spent nine months in training to become a world-class speedrunner
Woof your heart out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peanut Butter, the now-famous speedrunning dog and certified good boy, went through nine months of vigorous training to become the world-class player he is today. For the uninitiated, Peanut Butter is the awfully cute shiba inu that went viral last year thanks to a star turn at charity speedrunning event Awesome Games Done Quick, wherehe beat the SNES platformer Gyromite from 160 years ago(doggy years) in record time.
Jul. 6, 2024
Splinter Cell director says Metal Gear Solid's "clear rules" showed the team "how stealth should be done" and "set the rules for any stealth game"
Sam Fisher pickpocketed a few tricks from Solid Snake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftdevelopers working on the original Splinter Cell borrowed a thing or two from Metal Gear Solid’s influential, stealthy ‘action espionage’ way of doing things. Hideo Kojima’s 1998 action-adventure, Metal Gear Solid, by no means invented the the act of sneaking around intricate, zig-zagging levels all while unarmed, but it did somewhat popularize the stealth genre in general.
Jul. 6, 2024
Indie dev thought their puzzle game "would just die out," but "a weird sales curve" and TikTok virality led to "great" success a year after launch
Storyteller wrote its own happy ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a bumpy launch period and initially lukewarm reception, one indie puzzler found “great” success through the nebulous power of social media algorithms. Storyteller is the excellent puzzle game where you essentially need to mix and match comic tiles, settings, and characters on a tea-stained book to build your own stories.
Jul. 5, 2024
After 800 hours, the most thorough Elden Ring player I've ever seen is preparing to start their "perfect playthrough" after trying "every build I can think of" while barely leaving the starting area
They might know Limgrave better than anyone at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringis the sort of game you could easily spend 100 hours in without seeing everything, but you’d expect that after 800, you’d have beaten the Soulslike at least a few times. That’s not the case for one player, though, who’s shared their enormous 807-hour playtime on Reddit with the proclamation that they’ve “done absolutely nothing” for the whole duration.
Jul. 5, 2024
AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT review: “4K prowess without dipping into dangerously expensive, high-end territory”
The Radeon RX 7800 XT may not be the successor to the 6800 XT that a lot of folks were hoping for, but for under $500, this is one of the best-value graphics cards going right now. Its 16GB of VRAM gives it a lot of room to gallop in QHD and 4K, and its upscaling is not to be overlooked. This is the ideal GPU for anyone wanting 4K prowess without dipping into dangerously expensive, high-end territory.
Jul. 5, 2024
Another Witcher 3 mod adds cut content back into the RPG, and this time it's boat races that have been lurking in the game files for nearly 10 years
Wind’s howling, but now that’s a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Witcher 3 modder has restored boat races that CD Projekt originally cut from the game nearly a decade ago. CD Projekt recently launched REDkit, a dev-made modding tool designed to let the Witcher 3’s community design their own quests, items, and even character animations from scratch.
Jul. 5, 2024
As if Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss wasn't hard enough, one Elden Ring player's attempt to call for help ends in disaster as their jolly co-operator gets killed before entering the room
The final boss didn’t take kindly to the summons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m sure I’m not alone in thinkingElden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss is the hardest fight in the entire action RPG, and one unlucky player getting killed before even entering the room is pretty solid proof of that.Beware, there are spoilers ahead for the final fight of the DLC.
Jul. 5, 2024
Borderlands movie director reveals the first question he asked the games team and how his dog got him the job
Exclusive: Borderlands director Eli Roth explains his strange pitch to Lionsgate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands director Eli Roth says his shy dog inspired his pitch for the live-action video game adaptation in the strangest way. “Whenever I take her for a walk and she has to go to the bathroom, she won’t let me look at her,” Roth tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on July 10 and features Doctor Who on the cover.
Jul. 5, 2024
Captain America 4 gets a fresh look, and it shows off Anthony Mackie's new suit perfectly
Captain America 4 is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anthony Mackie has shared a new look at Captain America 4, and it’s perfect for showing off his new suit. In the picture, which you can see below, Mackie’s Sam Wilson stands proud as the new Cap. His suit – which we’ve seen before – is a muted red, blue, and white, less intense than Steve Rogers’s old costume.
Jul. 5, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel director cites Baldur's Gate 2 as his biggest inspiration, with "five or six" playthroughs totaling 1,500 hours under his belt
The BioWare sequel is what got Pawel Sasko into game development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileBaldur’s Gate 3still lives rent-free in the forefront of players' minds, the director behind Cyberpunk 2 - Cyberpunk 2078, or whatever theCyberpunk 2077sequel ends up being called - can’t stop thinking about and playing Baldur’s Gate 2. When asked about his most-played game of all time in an interview clip withPC Gamer,CD Projekt Redgame director Pawel Sasko cites Baldur’s Gate 2 as the RPG that kickstarted his interest in development since he’s finished the game to completion about “five or six times altogether from scratch with multiple characters, multiple ways.
Jul. 5, 2024
Danai Gurira and The Walking Dead team are "actually chatting" about how they could do a musical
Exclusive: Andrew Lincoln also reveals whether or not he’d reprise the role of Rick Grimes again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead’s Danai Gurira says she and the team behind the hit zombie franchise are “actually chatting” about how they could do a musical – even though she’s pretty sure everyone is just humoring her showtune-loving self…
Jul. 5, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director says Marvel fans will lose their minds "ten billion" times over during the movie
Shawn Levy also reckons you’ll have to see the movie a second time, as you’ll be laughing so hard you’ll miss dialogue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy says Marvel fans will lose their minds “ten billion” times over during the movie – though when it comes to divulging exactly why, he’s keeping his cards close to his chest.
Jul. 5, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine star was inspired by Willy Wonka and a Quentin Tarantino villain
Emma Corrin was inspired by two very different characters for their Marvel villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinestar Emma Corrin has taken inspiration from two very strange characters for their Marvel villain. Corrin is playingCassandra Novain the film, and their influences are certainly intriguing – not least because they’re so different. Speaking toGQ, Corrin cited Gene Wilder’s Willy Wonka as “one of the best villains of all time”.
Jul. 5, 2024
Doctor Who boss opens up about that surprising Richard E. Grant cameo that made an obscure Doctor canon
Exclusive | Russell T Davies reveals how that wonderful appearance in ‘Rogue’ came together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhenDoctor Whoviewers tuned into episode 6,‘Rogue’, they were greeted with a wonderful surprise. And no, we aren’t talking about Jonathan Groff’s charming bounty hunter. Instead, we are referring to anobscure cameo. Speaking toSFX magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on July 10 and features Doctor Who on the cover, Davies opened up about the exciting cameo, revealing that it was partly included as a thank you to the animated show’s writer, saying: “I wrote to [writer] Paul Cornell the night before, saying, ‘Please watch tomorrow because there’s such a treat in store,’ and he was so delighted.
Jul. 5, 2024
Doctor Who's Russell T Davies explains how Varada Sethu's cameo in 'Boom' led to her being cast as Ncuti Gatwa's companion
Exclusive: Showrunner Russell T Davies talks casting the Doctor’s new companion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor will bejoined by a new companionfor his second season in the TARDIS, Belinda Chandra (played by Varada Sethu). She’ll join the Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday forDoctor Who season 2, but you may not realize that she also had a small role in a season 1 episode as a different character.
Jul. 5, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard has transmog for all the RPG's companions, and 'aspirational' armor so you can see what your Rook will look like in the "mid-to-late game"
Aspirational armor preview is a novel new feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardwill feature full gear transmogrification and will also let you see what high-grade armor will eventually look like on your character when you’re making them at the beginning of the RPG. In an interview withGame Informer, The Veilguard game director Corinne Busche reveals that the new Dragon Age game will have a “robust” transmog system.
Jul. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail players on PlayStation and Xbox get free game time as Yoshi-P apologizes for the bumpy launch
Yoshi-P apologizes for disconnection and freezing issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is offering free game time as an apology for Dawntrail’s launch issues across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and more. Game director and producer Naoki Yoshida published another new blog on theLodestonetoday, July 5. In it, Yoshida apologizes for launch issues surrounding Dawntrail when it went into early access last week.
Jul. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy XIV TTRPG Starter Set review: "A faithful, if fleeting, tabletop adaptation"
As a direct adaptation of Final Fantasy XIV’s MMO gameplay, this official tabletop RPG has plenty to offer. Combat is fast and exciting, with auto-hits and area-of-effect mechanics helping it stand apart as more than just another D&D-like. It’s just a shame that this Starter Set seems to hold so much back from the upcoming rulebook, with a limited number of scenarios, few options for further character customisation and a reliance that your group is already familiar with Eorzea.
Jul. 5, 2024
First trailer for highly anticipated Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation reveals 2025 release
We finally know when the Witch Hat Atelier anime will premiere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As for the upcoming anime, it will simultaneously premiere on Crunchyroll in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East and CIS, along with its native Japan. “After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody ‘knows’ might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem…”
Jul. 5, 2024
First trailer for surprise Batman anime sequel features a bunch of DC heroes as you've never seen them before
The Caped Crusader takes on alternate versions of Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and more in Batman vs. Yakuza League When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dark Knight battles an alternate version of the Justice League in the first trailer for surprise anime sequel Batman Ninja. In the clip, Batman (Koichi Yamadera) and Robin look to touch down “in a world unlike any other”, which seemingly reinvents the likes of Green Lantern, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and more as a group of Japanese gangsters, otherwise known as… the Yakuza League.
Jul. 5, 2024
Fortnite is making separate loot pools for Ranked and normal Battle Royale for 2 weeks, and players want it to be permanent
Fortnite’s All Sweat Summer event is starting out strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortniteis removing vehicles, vehicle items, and Nitro Fists from Ranked Battle Royale and Zero Build until July 18, and many players are hoping this long-requested change will become permanent. Players have wanted Fortnite to have separate loot pools for Ranked and normal Battle Royalefor a long while now, which makes sense!
Jul. 5, 2024
Gladiator 2 reviews, release date, cast, trailer, plot, and more
Before watching the new film, here’s everything you need to know about Gladiator 2! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2 is finally out in the UK – and we can’t wait to return to the arena. Some 24 years ago, Ridley Scott’s original Gladiator movie became a surprise box office hit – raking in hundreds of millions at the global box office – and becoming one of thebest action moviesof all time.
Jul. 5, 2024
Hades 2 already beats its predecessor as my favorite roguelike ever, but I still had to bully myself into trying its two trickiest weapons
Now Playing | Embracing the night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best thing about Supergiant’sHadesgames is how much experimentation comes with the territory. You can go out with a whole plan in mind, only to be scuppered from the very first chamber if the luck of the gods evades you. Roguelikes are great for pushing stubborn people like me out of their comfort zones to that end, constantly testing my build-crafting abilities and leading to myriad surprises on the way to victory – or eventual demise.
Jul. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 may be getting a Stratagem from the first game that Sony already leaked, unless Joel is pulling a fast one to introduce the Anti-Tank Mines fans recently passed on
“Joel, sitting on his throne of skulls, IS LAUGHING” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeHelldivers 2players may soon be able to get their hands on some classic weaponry from the first game, and while we might already have some idea what it could be, some are suspicious that galactic Game Master Joel might be pulling a fast one on us and getting those Anti-Tank Mines into the game at long last.
Jul. 5, 2024
I love the Steam Summer Sale, but end up with the same problem every single year
Opinion | It’s one of PC gaming’s best traditions, but it feels like something has changed in recent years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not to roll out the red carpet for our corporate overlords, but there’s something strangely comforting about the Steam Summer Sale. Each year, the storefront’s familiar, dull gray aesthetic is washed away by warm, seasonally-appropriate artwork – right now, it’s a seaside shack and gently-lapping ocean, so idyllic that looking at it for too long will make your heart ache with longing to be there.
Jul. 5, 2024
It's-a-me, a bargain: Lego Piranha Plant hits record low price
Chomp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of my favorite Lego sets of the year, the Lego Piranha Plant, has tumbled to a record-low price ahead of the weekend. US readers can currently pick up the villainous pot plant for$53.99 at Amazoninstead of $60. Meanwhile, UK fans can grab the Lego set for£43.49 via Amazonrather than £57.99. Either way, that’s the Lego Piranha Plant’s lowest price.
Jul. 5, 2024
Just how old is Qimir? One line of dialogue in The Acolyte has the Star Wars community speculating
How old is Qimir, really? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 6saw Qimir doing his very best to seduce Osha to the dark side (and we do mean literally), but one line of dialogue in particular has Star Wars fans speculating about his past. Qimir reveals he was once a Jedi “a long time ago,” and, when pressed by Osha, who has never heard of him, he reiterates: “It was a really long time ago.
Jul. 5, 2024
Marvel is closing out the current Moon Knight run by bringing back the original hero in a surprise battle with the anti-hero he'll be replacing
And Marvel is showing off their battle on a surprise reveal cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel seems to be confirming that the current Vengeance of the Moon Knight will come to an end with August’s #8, making way for the return ofMarc Spectorto the role in his new Moon Knight: Fist of Khonshu ongoing title from the same creative team of Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio.
Jul. 5, 2024
New Harley Quinn spin-off show is "Cheers with villains", says Kite Man executive producer
Exclusive: Kite Man: Hell Yeah! executive producer teases the upcoming DC show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animated show Harley Quinn has proved a big hit for DC, so it’s no surprise that one of its funniest characters, Kite Man, will soon be getting the spotlight in his own spin-off. “What we really wanted to do was Cheers with villains,” executive producer Dean Lorey tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on July 10 and features Doctor Who on the cover.
Jul. 5, 2024
Nintendo president says "action must be taken" against the inappropriate use of its characters so that its fans "are not made to feel uncomfortable"
They’re coming for you, Bowsette When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo plans to take action against inappropriate use of its characters that makes fans “uncomfortable.” In a recentshareholder meeting(thanks,Eurogamer), Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked to address “cases on social media where Nintendo IP and games are used inappropriately,” which the shareholder said “poses the risk of damaging the value of Nintendo IP.
Jul. 5, 2024
Ryan Reynolds told Shawn Levy he'd only do another Deadpool movie if he directed it
Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy says he agreed very quickly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds had a major condition to put on his Deadpool suit once again: hiring Shawn Levy. The pair had collaborated on several movies, includingFree GuyandThe Adam Project, leading Reynolds to take a gamble on him being the perfect man for the job.
Jul. 5, 2024
Single-player GTA 5 DLC was canceled because it couldn't "out-compete" the "cash cow" that GTA Online had become, former DLC developer claims
The Agent Trevor DLC was supposedly “really, really good” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Gamesshelved variousGTA 5expansions because of the massive, sudden success of GTA Online, one former developer claims. Last year, dataminers found evidence suggesting that three different DLC packs were once in development for GTA 5, possibly called Agent Trevor, Alien Invasion, teased everywhere in the base game, and Zombie Apocalypse, which would probably echo Red Dead Redemption’s excellent American Nightmare.
Jul. 5, 2024
Skyrim veteran says modern open-world games suffer since massive studios with "thousands of people" mean devs can't "take something and make it your own"
Add enemy camps, collectibles, and climbable towers to tonight’s list of chores When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modern open-world games might be more tedious nowadays, filled with checklists, map markers, and copy ‘n’ pasted enemy camps that suck out the feeling of discovery because of the ballooning size of game budgets and game studios, one Bethesda veteran suggests.
Jul. 5, 2024
Smash Bros creator urges other devs to launch their games with as few bugs as possible because patches won't matter if "your players have already given up on the game"
Masahiro Sakurai also says “modern games are too complex” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masahiro Sakurai, the legendary Nintendo developer who created the Kirby and Super Smash Bros. series, has a few words of wisdom for other AAA developers. On the latest episode of theYouTube series ‘Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games’, Sakurai navigates the issue of post-release video game updates and the often-sad state of AAA titles at launch generally.
Jul. 5, 2024
That Qimir scene in the Acolyte proves the thirst is strong with Star Wars fans, and the Dark Side has never been more dangerous
Opinion | There’s much more to that nude scene than may initially meet the eye, highlighting how seductive the Sith can be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 5blew fans away with two major developments that changed the show, and perhaps even Stars Wars, forever. Now, we know what you’re thinking. Those surprise Jedi deaths? Or perhaps the reveal of who themasked Sith is?
Jul. 5, 2024
The 32 greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger movies
Only Arnold Schwarzenegger can make “I’ll be back” sound a little threatening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once upon a time in Hollywood, Arnold Schwarzenegger was the biggest movie star anyone had ever seen. Literally. And his movies have been some of the biggest, too. (Figuratively.) But which Arnold Schwarzenegger movies are actually his greatest of all time?
Jul. 5, 2024
The First Descendant lead explains that the shooter's microtransactions didn't work properly at launch because too many purchases were made all at once
Suffering from success? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out that The First Descendant was delaying shipping microtransaction purchases to players because there were simply so many of them at launch. When free-to-play third-person looter shooter The First Descendant launched earlier this week, it looked like a certified hit,immediately dethroning Elden Ring at the top of Steam’s best-sellers chart.
Jul. 5, 2024
The new Fable looks great so far, but I just have one question, where's the dog?
Opinion | Will Fable still have visible morality scales or are we going for a more modern route? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I tell you I’ve watched the twoFable 4trailers that exist more times than I’d like to admit, you do need to believe me. From every celeb cameo, to every dramatic sword unsheathing, I feel like I know these trailers inside out and have absorbed their very essence.
Jul. 5, 2024
The Umbrella Academy showrunner opens up on the pressures of ending the beloved Netflix show, as he admits he’s known how he wanted to end it since the "very beginning"
Exclusive: Showrunner Steve Blackman talks endings, Gerard Way, and spin-offs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Umbrella Academy season 4is nearly here, wrapping up the story of the superpowered Hargreeves siblings for good. Endings are never easy and the Netflix series, in showrunner Steve Blackman’s own words, is “beloved” by its fanbase. “Yeah, I felt a certain responsibility,” Blackman tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on July 10 and features Doctor Who on the cover.
Jul. 5, 2024
The X-Men comics are relaunching with 12 new and returning titles - here's everything you need to know
Marvel is relaunching the X-Men this summer with a whole new slate of 12 titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Men are on the verge of a big change, with X-Men #1, the first title of the new ‘From the Ashes’ relaunch of the entire X-Men comic line going on sale July 10. They’ll beleaving their island nation of Krakoa behindand returning to a world that once again fears and despises mutants thanks to the machinations of now fallen anti-mutant group Orchis.
Jul. 5, 2024
This point-and-click mystery game feels like Little Red Riding Hood's somber older sibling, and it hooked me in the first five minutes
Indie Spotlight | The Night is Grey is a modern fairytale with a dark, twisted heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only three chapters into The Night is Grey, I’m already sensing heartbreak ahead. Whalestork Interactive’s point-and-click narrative mystery feels eerie and atmospheric from the start, itslayered hand-drawn backgroundslending it a storybook aesthetic that entrances me instantly. No voiced dialog clutters these moonlit riverside environs, a twinkling music score my only guide as I hold the space bar to reveal points of interest ahead.
Jul. 5, 2024
This R-rated action thriller is on the John Wick director’s radar, and it should be on yours too
Big Screen Spotlight | Train-based action movie Kill plays with the genre in a really satisfying way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you’re making a brutal revenge thriller, comparisons toJohn Wickare almost inevitable. Add in an elite killer with the ability to inflict violence with just about any object as your lead, and the parallels are pretty much a given.
Jul. 5, 2024
Trust me, some of the best Prime Day 3D printer deals won't be on Amazon
There are plenty of bargains out there if you know where to look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Funnily enough, Amazon isn’t always the best when it comes toPrime Day 3D printer deals. I know – that sounds ridiculous. AmazonmakesPrime Day, so how can its 3D printer deals not be the best by default? Well, because other retailers have hijacked it.
Jul. 5, 2024
Void Fragments in The First Descendant and how to get Void Shards explained
Void Fragments in the First Descendant can only be broken by certain elements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Void Fragments and Void Shards are missions and rewards respectively where players can destroy the black fragments around the world and harvest Void Shards from them, which are in turn fed into Void Fusion Reactors as a means of obtaining various high end rewards.
Jul. 4, 2024
Check out a magazine to surpass Metal Gear as Solid Snake sneaks onto Retro Gamer's cover
Developers recall the impact of Hideo Kojima’s PlayStation masterpiece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima’s iconic stealth game Metal Gear Solid is celebrated in the latest issue of Retro Gamer. Developers of rival stealth titles look at the impact ofKonami’s game and explain how it influenced their own titles; from the debut of its monumental trailer at E3, to creating games in its wake.
Jul. 4, 2024
Absolute Power #1: DC's summer event kicks off with a huge issue full of character betrayals, evil A.I., and big changes for Superman
Amanda Waller’s plan is in action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s big summer eventis here at last! This week’s Absolute Power #1 is the opening salvo in what looks set to be a massive shake up of the status quo for all of DC’s heroes as Amanda Waller,Failsafe, andthe Braniac Queenunleash their terrible plan to take out the world’s superheroes once and for all.
Jul. 4, 2024
As Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's classic-style quick-time events are teased, fighting game fans fear for their controllers: "DualSenses are like 70 bucks I need y'all to chill"
You might want to get a cheaper controller before playing this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like fighting game fans might want to invest in a spare controller or two, because Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero is set to bring back the controller-destroying quick-time events that veteran Budokai Tenkaichi fans will remember well, including the notorious stick-spinning one that’s already got many concerned about potential drifting issues.
Jul. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 streamer dials the RPG's most unpredictable D&D class feature all the way to 11, triggering a quintessential Sorcerer trick on every single spell cast
Oops, all Wild Magic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wild Magic is one ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s most potentially-devastating features, but one player has leaned into the chaos it offers by modding the RPG to ensure that it triggers every single time a spell is cast. Wild Magic is a Sorcerer class feature, where, every time you cast a spell, you have a 5% chance to trigger one of dozens of random effects.
Jul. 4, 2024
Barely 6 days after Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's Early Access launch, devs line up sweeping job changes targeting the Viper's "busyness," the Monk’s "inadequate performance," and much more
Just in time for new raid day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixis changing up several jobs in Final Fantasy 14 following a wave of Dawntrail feedback from Early Access and beyond. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more You’ve also got sweeping tank changes, on which Yoshi-P says the following:
Jul. 4, 2024
Before Dragon Age: The Veilguard, one fan is archiving 15 years of BioWare's additional RPG series storytelling to prevent it being lost
There’s short stories, comic books, and even cookbooks here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithDragon Age: The Veilguardset to launch later this year, one dedicatedBioWarefan is making a complete compilation of all accompanying media relating to the RPG series. The brilliant compilation, all collected in one handyGoogle Doc, is full of comic books and graphic novels, short stories, trailers, codex entries, game guides, tabletop RPG rule books, and even cookbooks, all of which have been published over the last 15 years for BioWare’s series.
Jul. 4, 2024
A Rey and Kylo Ren moment in The Last Jedi inspired The Acolyte, as well as one of the best action films ever made
We see the influence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 6deepened the relationship between Osha and Qimir, afterthe recently unmasked Sithtook her toan unknown islandto try and convince her to become his pupil. The dynamic between them, as well asthe persistent use of Kylo Ren’s score, has lead to some major comparisons with another Star Wars pairing: Rey and Ben Solo.
Jul. 4, 2024
You're gonna need a bigger shelf, because Lego Jaws just arrived
DUN DUN, DUN DUN… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Jaws set has officially broken cover, and it’s a monster. A diorama with almost 1,500 pieces under its belt, the Lego Jaws set has two different display options; you can either let the shark loose on the heroes' boat (the Orca, complete with minifigures for the beast to chow down on) or show it off on its own stand.
Jul. 4, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Dead Rising’s remaster prove that Capcom loves restricting players, and I’m the sicko who wants more
Opinion | Games can be much more fun with consequences, and Capcom knows that better than most When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OhDead Rising, how I’ve missed you.Capcom’s reveal ofDead Rising Deluxe Remaster, which is set to launch this September, has brought back many fond memories. I’ve spent days in the shoes of journalist Frank West, traipsing through the zombie-infested Willamette Parkview Mall in search of survivors to save.
Jul. 4, 2024
Elden Ring devs suggest a fix for PS5 framerate issues, but an expert FromSoft dataminer says it won't do a damn thing to help
‘Rebuild Database’ doesn’t really do anything to your games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newElden Ringpatch suggests a fix for some of the RPG’s framerate issues. Trouble is, however, that ‘fix’ doesn’t seem likely to help a whole lot. Elden Ring patch 1.12.3, which dropped early today, features a section dedicated to “possible unstable performance fixes.” Previously, publisherBandai Namcohad suggested that PC playersmight want to check their mouse to help with framerate issues, but now it’s turned its attention to the PS5.
Jul. 4, 2024
Elden Ring's busted Perfume Bottles and most overpowered weapon are no more thanks to a new Shadow of the Erdtree patch
No more boss cheese for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Elden Ring patch just nerfed Shadow of the Erdtree’s most overpowered weapon, and also tweaked a crucial Ash of War. Elden Ring patch 1.12.3went live earlier today, July 4, making changes like resetting the positions of theGolden HippopotamusandCommander Gaiuswhen you re-fight them. Elsewhere though, the patch also changed theBloodfiend’s Arm, fixing a bug where the Arcane scaling with the colossal weapon was higher than intended, and reducing the status build-up from the weapon’s heavy attacks.
Jul. 4, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree has the same crippling claustrophobia I haven't felt since this 27-year-old console horror slasher scared the crap out of me
Opinion | I first discovered the PS1 classic by accident on a 1997 magazine demo disc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a gnawing feeling in the pit of my stomach. I’ve barely breached the bounds of Castle Ensis, an early location inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, but something’s amiss. I’ve so far ran the gamut against hordes of half-dead, a towering giant whose thirst for blood was antithetical of Roald Dahl’s greatest children’s novel, and a huddle or intermittently disappearing mages who showered blue piercing sorcery on me without a second thought.
Jul. 4, 2024
Escape from Tarkov plans to counter cheating by giving in-game currency to players who successfully report opponents who are a little too good at the game
Snitches get money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Escape From Tarkov is stepping up its anti-cheat game and toxicity efforts by giving out in-game currency in the event of a successful ban. In the extraction shooter’s latestpatch notes, developer Battlestate Games dedicated a section to “compensation for reporting players who violated game rules.” In those notes, the dev confirms that “players will receive in-game currency compensation after the report that led to the blocking of the violator.
Jul. 4, 2024
Fallout fan film creator finally gets to work with Bethesda after 13 years, as Fallout 76 devs accidentally nab his artwork for the MMO's July 4 celebrations
“Does this mean I’m officially a shill?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long-time Fallout superfan has finally been given his chance to work with Bethesda, after the Fallout 76 studio accidentally used a piece of his artwork in game without getting permission. Zack Finfrock is the director (and main character) ofFallout: Nuka Break, a popular fan film about a Vault Dweller wandering the wasteland in search of a refreshing cola.
Jul. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail reached "a record number of concurrent users" for a total the MMO hasn't seen since the release of A Realm Reborn 11 years ago
That record isn’t without its caveats, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 has seen the most-ever concurrent players since A Realm Reborn’s release over a decade ago. This was seemingly even with server congestion during Dawntrail’s early access period, which commenced last week on June 28, which only makes the feat even more impressive. It’s entirely acceptable to view this as Final Fantasy 14 having achieved its biggest-ever concurrent player record, thanks to A Realm Reborn basically being a full re-launch of the MMO.
Jul. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy's creator doesn't want to bring JRPG hits Lost Odyssey or Blue Dragon to modern platforms, but he does want to revive a decade-old strategy gem that was shut down 4 years ago
More Terra Battle, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hironobu Sakaguchi is working withSquare Enixagain after 20 years tospring Fantasian from Apple Arcade jail and onto PCs and consoles.As it would happen, there are other games from his post-Square Enix back catalogue he wants to do the same with – just probably not the ones you’re thinking of.
Jul. 4, 2024
First new Elden Ring patch finally gets Shadow of the Erdtree's annoying Golden Hippopotamus off your back
We all hate the big hippo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreepatch 1.12.3 has finally fixed theGolden Hippopotamusfight, so the annoying bugger isn’t breathing down your neck as soon as you step into its arena. Today, July 4,Bandai Namcorolled out a new Elden Ring patch, which you can peruse in full on thepublisher’s website.
Jul. 4, 2024
Heat director joins Letterboxd and shares his 14 favorite movies – and, predictably, he has great taste
His picks include Martin Scorsese, Stanley Kubrick, and Yorgos Lanthimos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following in the footsteps of Mike Flanagan and Martin Scorsese, Heat and Miami Vice director Michael Mann is the latest filmmaker to make an account on film review social media siteLetterboxd. The director quickly made a list of his top flicks, titled “14 Favorite Films in no particular order (except Potemkin)”.
Jul. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev says "no new Warbond yet," reaffirming Arrowhead's commitment to slow them down and provide quality over quantity
We don’t know when we’ll see Arrowhead’s next Warbond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2Warbond isn’t on the cards right now, as Arrowhead isn’t revealing the “interval between them” just yet. Last month, Arrowhead said it had beenlistening to fan feedback surrounding Warbonds, and would be slowing down the cadence of its release schedule. This was because the developer wanted to choose quality over quantity, putting in weapons and gear that would genuinely affect Helldivers 2, and not a deluge of items that would quickly be forgotten.
Jul. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets a selection of excellent fleet upgrades, including one that'll reduce the cooldown of all Stratagems thanks to the power of paid bathroom breaks
That’s one way to boost morale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A handful of new Super Destroyer upgrades are now available for liberty-lovingHelldivers 2players, including one that will reduce the cooldown of your Stratagems thanks to “enthusiasm enhancement initiatives” like paid bathroom breaks. Super Earth’s Ministry of Defence is so generous. Rolled out today along with the deployment of a new patch, there are six new fleet upgrades to unlock.
Jul. 4, 2024
Hideo Kojima teases Tokyo Game Show appearance, and all signs point to Death Stranding 2 as Xbox skips the event and PlayStation returns for the first time since the PS5 reveal 5 years ago
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beyond Astro Bot (which comes out before the event) and Lego Horizon Adventures, Sony’s announced slate of games is pretty thin. What else could they show off apart from Death Stranding 2? Adding fuel to the fire, the last time Sony was in attendance, the original Death Stranding enjoyed a hefty blowout in the form of a 48-minute-long gameplay demo.
Jul. 4, 2024
How to complete Follow Their Traces in The First Descendant
This Bunny quest send you to find records of her parents in the Sterile Land at the South cliff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant Follow Their Traces mission is a Bunny quest to find records of her parents in the Sterile Land’s Restricted Zone. Getting there is something of a process and, once you’re there, it’s incredibly hard to find the records location, with only a vague clue they’re near some cliffs and a High-Powered Jammer.
Jul. 4, 2024
How to get Caliber in The First Descendant
Caliber is a currency you can’t earn for free, sadly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Caliber in The First Descendant is a special currency that funds the game’s microtransactions, used to buy characters, cosmetics, rewards and more besides. Alongside with Gold, it’s probably one of the most important currencies in The First Descendant, though you might notice that obtaining it is a lot harder to do.
Jul. 4, 2024
How to get Destiny 2 Nightfall weapons and farm them
Nightfall weapons and their Adept counterparts can be some of the best Legendary weapons in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get Destiny 2 Nightfall weapons, you just need to do Nightfall Strikes, but with weekly rotating weapons and odd drop rates, it’s not quite as simple as that. There are currently eight weapons in the Nightfall weapon rotation inDestiny 2, ranging from the precise Scintillation Linear Fusion Rifle to the hefty sword known as the Slammer.
Jul. 4, 2024
How to reroll in Zenless Zone Zero and is it worth doing?
While a Zenless Zone Zero reroll is possible, you’ll need to use a separate email instead of your main HoYoverse account When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While a Zenless Zone Zero reroll is possible, it can be quite a convoluted process to carry out – but you may consider it worthwhile so you can take another run at the initial character pulls to get your Agent(s) of choice on your team roster.
Jul. 4, 2024
I've tracked down the best 4th of July gaming deals for you, from PC to tabletop
There are some bargains floating around if you know where to look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Laptops & PC2.Monitors & TVs3.Components & storage4.Keyboards & mice5.Handhelds6.Retro7.Tabletop I’ve spent literal years sifting through sales on the lookout for a bargain, and I often find that 4th of July gaming deals are… well, they’re not great. But this year’s offerings? There are a few diamonds in the rough.
Jul. 4, 2024
If it goes viral on Steam, it'll get cloned: Wildly popular banana clicker, currently beating Elden Ring by Steam players, spawns apple and melon competitors
Like many things do, Banana started with an egg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Friday energy” is a phrase we use here in the GR+ office to indicate the orderly, coherent flow of work conversation officially degrading into chaos, the result of five full days of sustained professionalism finally taking its toll. Well, this story has Friday energy, so buckle up kids.
Jul. 4, 2024
If you thought Tek Knight was bad in The Boys season 4 episode 6, he is way worse in the comics
Tek Knight’s strange hole habit explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, The Boys season 4 episode 6 was an interesting viewing experience, to say the least. But aside from the abundance of strange sexual displays and awkward scenes, you may be wondering, what is up with Tek Knight, and why does he have a… hole fetish? Warning: this article includes some major spoilers for The Boys season 4 episode 6, so make sure you have seen that before you read on!
Jul. 4, 2024
It's taken 11 years, but the Watch Dogs movie has finally started filming
Watch Dogs is in production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s taken more than a whole decade, but the Watch Dogs movie has finally started filming. The film is so far shrouded in mystery, but Ubisoft shared a cryptic behind-the-scenes glimpse on Twitter, captioned “Lights_Camera_Action.exe” In the image, which you can see below, a mystery person can be seen sitting at a computer.
Jul. 4, 2024
Longlegs review: "A little Nicolas Cage goes a long way in this deeply disconcerting experience"
An authentically scary dance with the devil that instantly places Perkins among modern horror’s classiest practitioners. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A little Nicolas Cage goes a terrifyingly long way in writer/director Osgood Perkins’ Longlegs, a serial-killer-procedural-slash-occult-delving creepfest that confidently echoes the likes ofThe Silence of the Lambsand David Fincher’sZodiacbefore spinning off wildly on its own diabolical axis.
Jul. 4, 2024
Mass Effect actor says he doesn't mind if you play as his female counterpart, because you'll be forced to listen to him anyway
The voice of BroShep can be found all over the galaxy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice actor behind the male version of Commander Shepherd says he’s not worried if you choose to play as FemShep instead, because he voices so many of the game’s NPCs that you’ll end up hearing him no matter who you pick.
Jul. 4, 2024
Metal Gear Solid's 1997 reveal had dev behind rival spy game "despairing" because it did "everything that we were trying to do, better"
E3 1997 was a tough time for the Syphon Filter team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal of Metal Gear Solid at E3 1997 had a big impact, particularly on oneSonydeveloper who was busy making his own espionage-themed action game at the exact same time. Speaking to Retro Gamer, Richard Ham, design lead on Syphon Filter at developer Eidetic (now known as Days Gone developer Sony Bend) explained how Metal Gear Solid’s trailer brought the convention to a standstill.
Jul. 4, 2024
Ms. Marvel leads the world's most unlikely superteam in an exclusive preview of Amazing Spider-Man #53
Preview | Time is running out to save Peter Parker from the sins of Norman Osborn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Witha recently announced new creative teamfor Amazing Spider-Man on the horizon, it seems like we’re into the last few issues of Zeb Wells' long and impressive run with Peter Parker. Still, it looks like the writer will be going out with a bang if this preview of Amazing Spider-Man #53 is anything to go by…
Jul. 4, 2024
Netflix's Horizon Zero Dawn series reportedly scrapped after allegations against Umbrella Academy showrunner
The live-action show is apparently no longer happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’sHorizon Zero Dawnshow is reportedly no longer going forward after a string of allegations surrounding planned showrunner Steve Blackman. Netflix and series ownerSonyfirst announced plans to adapt Aloy’s nearish future escapades last year in a live-action series featuring probably wonky CGI for the starring dinosaur robots.
Jul. 4, 2024
OG Final Fantasy creator won't return to the iconic JRPG series again, partly because he might not "enjoy Final Fantasy 14 as much"
Hironobu Sakaguchi says he practically lives in the MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s original creator Hironobu Sakaguchi doesn’t want to return to Final Fantasy - because he’s too busy playing Final Fantasy. It’s been years since the JRPG icon left the series he created almost four decades ago, but he still has no plans for a Final Fantasy comeback, partly because he no longer works for publisherSquare Enix, and partly because he just wants to enjoy critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy 14 as an everyday fan.
Jul. 4, 2024
Original Sue Storm star would jump at the chance to reprise Fantastic Four role in MCU
Jessica Alba is game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jessica Alba, who played Sue Storm alongside Chris Evans, Ioan Gruffudd, and Michael Chiklis, shared that she has nothing but good memories from her time as a superhero. “I loved those movies and [it] also changed my life, that series,” Alba toldEntertainment Tonight. Asked if she’s ever been approached about coming back, the actor continued, “No one has talked to me about it but I would jump at the chance.
Jul. 4, 2024
Prolific Japanese outsourcing studio that's quietly worked on Zelda, Final Fantasy, and Resident Evil for over 44 years is in trouble due to game cancellations
Mass layoffs might not be hurting Japanese studios, but game cancellations certainly are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game cancellations and the generally shakey state of the industry is hurting at least one prolific outsourcing studio in Japan. Tose isn’t a studio you’re likely familiar with, but stick around and watch the credits for any number of heavyweight games from Japan and you’ll be sure catch its name sliding up the screen.
Jul. 4, 2024
Rest in Peace, Wii U: Nintendo bids an even more-final farewell to its dead console after finally running out of the parts needed to fix them
Customers in Japan can no longer get repairs for Wii Us or their peripherals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a dark day for Nintendo fans everywhere, as yet another nail has been driven into the coffin of the company’s underrated previous-gen console, the Wii U. You might have thought the Wii U was already dead, and yeah, in many ways it’s safe to say it was.
Jul. 4, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree fans feel vindicated after Elden Ring patch reveals a Spirit Summon was actually healing bosses: "Tiche really was healing the f***ing enemy!"
It was Black Knife Tiche all along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeplayers weren’t seeing things after all, as new patch notes have revealed one of the RPG’s strongest Spirit Summons was quietly healing bosses. Black Knife Tiche is one of the more popular Spirit Summons in the whole of Elden Ring, nearly going toe-to-toe with the legendaryMimic Tearin terms of power and popularity.
Jul. 4, 2024
Soulslike veterans are being outmatched by the true Elden Lord: this 8-year-old who destroys Radahn on his first attempt at a "very low level"
The young Tarnished has only been gaming for a few months, but he’s already a pro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringis undoubtedly a difficult game, but one eight-year-old Elden Lord is putting Soulslike veterans to shame with his incredible action RPG skills, after successfully beatingStarscourge Radahnin a single attempt with no help at all. In a very wholesome video posted by his dad, Twitter user @jnoe33, you can see the young Tarnished in action, dodge rolling and jumping over Radahn’s attacks with ease, and slashing away at the boss at every safe opportunity.
Jul. 4, 2024
Star Wars fans might have figured out how the Sith will be covered up in The Acolyte, and it's bad news for Sol
Uh oh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytehas a pretty big mystery on its hands: how can there be a Sith openly operating 100 years before the events ofThe Phantom Menacewithout the Jedi Order noticing? Well, some Star Wars fans might have figured it out – and it’s not looking good for Master Sol. “Why do I get the sinking feeling that… Sol is going to be the one blamed for the massacre on Khofar?
Jul. 4, 2024
Steam Next Fest's big strategy hit was made because its dev loves XCOM and played it for "hundreds of hours" - but also has "so many problems with it"
Tactical Breach Wizards is the child of a love/hate relationship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofSteam Next Fest’s biggest strategy hits came about because its developer loves XCOM so much - but might also hate it a little bit, too. Tactical Breach Wizardsis an upcoming strategy game that puts both a magical and riot police-style spin on the likes of Into the Breach.
Jul. 4, 2024
Step aside, Butcher: Diablo 4 Season 5's PTR introduces Burning Butcher, an even more menacing version of the classic foe
Barbecued fresh meat, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prepare yourselves, Diablo fans –Diablo 4’s upcoming fifth season is set to give a makeover to one of the action RPG’s scariest classic enemies, The Butcher, and he’s looking more menacing than ever in his spicy new form. Although Season 5 isn’t actually out yet, and isn’t expected to be until early August, its Public Test Realm server was live from June 25 up until July 2, giving players a full week to get a taste of what’s in store.
Jul. 4, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 is closer than ever as cast and crew celebrate being halfway through filming
“Happy halfway” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5is officially halfway done, so the final installment of the hit Netflix show is even closer to arriving on our screens. “Week 24. Happy halfway to the best cast and crew ever,” showrunner Ross Duffer wrote onInstagram, alongside a photo of the huge team behind the series. In the next slide, Finn Wolfhard, who plays Mike Wheeler in the show, drops a marble into a jar that marks the number of weeks spent filming.
Jul. 4, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner responds to review-bombing of her Star Wars show: "I think it's pretty expected"
Leslye Headland thinks review-bombing is “concerning” but “expected” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland has responded to the review-bombing of her new Star Wars show – and she thinks it’s “concerning” but “expected”. “Oh, yes. Everybody knows what review-bombing is like. Truly when the show first came out, my publicist was like, ‘OK, with the review…’ I was like, ‘Does anybody take that seriously anymore?
Jul. 4, 2024
The best Destiny 2 Shadow Price god rolls to chase
Shadow Price is back in Destiny 2 for this week’s Nightfall Strike, and it’s got some solid rolls with fresh perks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Shadow Price Auto Rifle is the latest Nightfall weapon and it offers reliable fire with varied perks, letting you get a range of great rolls that can fit into multiple builds.
Jul. 4, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 6 recap and Easter eggs: an alt-right cocktail party takes a nasty turn
Strap in for the most NSFW episode of the entire season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4episode 6 – which is suitably titled ‘Dirty Business’ – has the challenging task of following on from the pretty wild events of the last installment. As you may recall,last week’s episodewas total farm-ageddon as the team battled a group of seriously V-d-up animals, Hughie lost hisdadand Vought news anchor Cameron Coleman was beaten to death by The Seven.
Jul. 4, 2024
The First Descendant servers buckle as brief connection issues add to performance woes and microtransaction complaints from fans
The co-op looter shooter is drawing a mixed reception from a lot of Steam fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Popular new Steam game on the block, The First Descendant, was briefly unavailable to play due to server issues, adding another wrinkle to a less-than-ideal launch. Developer Nexon first acknowledged the issue onTwitterthe other day, apologizing for the “inconvenience caused” by the connection error.
Jul. 4, 2024
The Jsaux ModCase is one of my favorite Steam Deck accessories, but there’s a 4th of July deal on the Asus ROG Ally version that slaps
You’re practically getting a ROG Ally case for free. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you’d expect, I’ve been browsing 4th of July handheld deals and found a pretty nifty Jsuax ModCase offer. The discount takes the form of a power bank bundle that just so happens to include theAsusROG Ally version, but you’re getting the whole lot for $5 less than buying the 20,000mAh bank on its own.
Jul. 4, 2024
Who is Webweaver? The Boys' latest Supe, explained
Here’s everything you need to know about the Prime Video show’s Spider-Man parody When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forThe Boys season 4, episode 6. If you’ve yet to tune in, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! With two new recruits joining The Seven, Victoria Neuman’s kid showcasing her tentacle powers, and cameos from a few of the Gen V lot, there are more Supes in The Boys than ever.
Jul. 4, 2024
Wild Super Mario 64 mod enables 16-player co-op with Peach, Yoshi, Toadette, and Daisy all joining the classic platformer
Super Mario 64 Co-Op Deluxe is out now in 1.0 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The unthinkable has happened - Super Mario 64 is now playable with fifteen other people. More than a decade ago, romhackers enabled co-op play for the classic platformer and since then, modders have been tinkering away at new possibilities. The Super Mario 64 Co-Op Deluxe project was initially started by “a group of people working on a fork for” the original co-op mod, according to the project’s mainwebsite, but the two teams have since “merged together to be one team working on one big project.
Jul. 4, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Night of the Eagle
We have five copies to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest entry in StudioCanal’s Cult Classics range is the 1962 film Night of the Eagle. Based on Fritz Leiber’s novel Conjure Wife, and written by Richard Matheson (author of I Am Legend) and Charles Beaumont (a regular contributor to The Twilight Zone) this suspenseful supernatural horror is set in the world of academia.
Jul. 4, 2024
Win a copy of Nineteen Eighty-Four companion novel Julia
We have 10 paperbacks to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Orwell’s 1948 classic dystopian novel Nineteen Eighty-Four now has a companion volume, one which retells events from a different point of view, with a feminist slant.The work of Sandra Newman, Julia centres on a woman we’ve previously only seen from the perspective of Orwell’s protagonist, showing us her view of life under Ingsoc and the watchful eye of Big Brother – in the process filling in her background, her character, and her motivation for entering into a doomed clandestine relationship with Winston Smith.
Jul. 4, 2024
You can't romance your Avowed companions because Obsidian didn't want the RPG's platonic relationships to suffer
No fish guy bf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You won’t be able to romance your companions inAvowed, because the upcoming RPG’s developers wanted to make sure that it got all of the game’s relationships right - romantic or not. In an interview withWindows Central, creative director Carrie Patel reiterated that 2we don’t have romance in Avowed." Despite the fact that Obsidian acknowledges that “it’s something that many players love,” it sounds as though concerns about scope meant that your relationships will remain purely platonic.
Jul. 4, 2024
Cult Amazon sci-fi series with great Rotten Tomatoes score canceled after two seasons
Prime Video has dropped the neo-Western starring Dune’s Josh Brolin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video has dropped Outer Range after just two seasons, despite the show pulling in glowing reviews and an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score. In the sci-fi drama,Dunestar Josh Brolin plays Royal Abbott, a rancher who finds himself stumbling across an “unfathomable mystery” at the edge of the Wyoming wilderness.
Jul. 3, 2024
Zenless Zone Zero release time – countdown to the Genshin Impact studio's new action RPG is on
Here’s when Zenless Zone Zero releases in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Zenless Zone Zero release time is nearing, giving us a glimpse at what Genshin Impact studio Hoyoverse is cooking up next. If you still need to, you can pre-load the new roguelike RPG through the HoYoPlay app to ensure you’re ready for the July 3 release.
Jul. 3, 2024
"It's a very hard thing to do well": Obsidian tips its hat to Baldur's Gate 3 co-op, but says Avowed will focus on the single-player RPG experience you expect
Obsidian fans expect “a really well-developed story, meaningful choices and consequences, and the ability to be the agent of change in the world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve known for a while now thatAvowedis going to be a strictly single-player RPG, and in a new interview, Avowed creative director Carrie Patel explains precisely why. Talking toWindows Central, Patel heaped praise on RPGs that are able to successfully implement multiplayer mechanics without compromising the single-player experience.
Jul. 3, 2024
10,000 reviews, 90% positive on Steam, and only $5 - viral hit Chained Together uses the power of co-op to ruin up to four friendships at once
Escape from hell in a platformer that channels Only Up’s dramatic climb When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For only five dollars, you can ruin up to four relationships at the same time in Chained Together, a platformer that’s more or less exactly like viral hit Only Up but this time in co-op. You might remember Only Up as the third-person platformer that had players making ultra precise jumps across floating pieces of debris with hair-pulling difficulty that made it go viral on Twitch and TikTok.
Jul. 3, 2024
21 years later, a long-lost Iron Man game surfaces online thanks to a former dev: "It really was looking great"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We were about five to six months into the project with a brand new engine for PC, Xbox and PS2,” Edwards says. “Then they pulled the rug, at which point we had no work and then no job! It really was looking great.” But why did it get canceled? Edwards says the team “never got to hear the exact reason(s),” but notes: “The film being delayed was a big one, or perhaps they didn’t think the game was good enough and therefore didn’t want to fund it further.
Jul. 3, 2024
After 500 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I finally oneshotted the Spider Matriarch with Eldritch Blast – all thanks to Wyll being a bardlock
Now Playing | Provoke the Blade and suffer its singing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bard of Frontiers. That is what I have dubbed Wyll in my latestBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough. Sitting down to my first multiplayer stint in a game I now know like the back of Astarion’s…well, back, I know I had to shake some things up if I wanted a novel new experience.
Jul. 3, 2024
Assassin's Creed remakes could do for Ubisoft what Resident Evil 2 did for Capcom, and there's no better time for it
Opinion | Going back to the roots of Creed is the best decision Ubisoft has made in years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When the news came last week thatUbisoft is working on Assassin’s Creed remakes, it’s safe to say that we all rejoiced. The long-running stealth series is beloved for very good reason, as evidenced by the older cohort among thebest Assassin’s Creed games.
Jul. 3, 2024
Avowed devs were always going to fix the RPG's combat, but mixed feedback made it clear that polishing it up had become "a big deal"
Obsidian pushed it up the To-Do list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentdevelopers working onAvowedweren’t surprised to hear criticism thrown at the game’s combat since they, too, knew the sword-slashing and wand-waving needed polish. Fan feedback just sped up the process. To rewind the clocks for anyone not in the know, Avowed snatches the baton from the studio’s Pillars of Eternity RPGs, taking us to a different, funkier corner of the world of Eora, but the upcoming game is ditching its predecessors' isometric gameplay in favor of a first-person perspective and a heavier focus on immediate action.
Jul. 3, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 made D&D's lead designer change one of the RPG's deadliest NPC-killers because it was "excruciating" to use
It’s time for a new-look Cloud of Daggers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D&D’s lead designer says he’s changing some of the tabletop RPG’s spells because they were so annoying inBaldur’s Gate 3- including one infamous spell that’s responsible for a good chunk of inadvertent deaths. One of those changes is to Cloud of Daggers. In D&D, this second-level spell conjures a five foot cube of spinning daggers at a point of the players' choosing, dealing damage to any unit that walks into the cloud or starts its turn there.
Jul. 3, 2024
Batman: Full Moon is an R-rated "tale of pain and redemption" that sees Bruce Wayne battle a werewolf
Plus the covers glow in the dark! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Eisner-nominatedcreator of Killadelphia, Rodney Barnes, is making his DC series debut with Batman: Full Moon - a new DC Black Label comic co-created withThe Riddler: Year One artist Stevan Subic. The four-issue series, which is aimed at readers aged 17+, is timed to release just before Halloween and is described by DC as “a horrific tale of pain and redemption” that will see the Dark Knight take on a fearsome werewolf.
Jul. 3, 2024
Co-op looter shooter The First Descendant gets 3 days of increased XP and gold gains to appease fans after launch issues lead to 'Mixed' start on Steam
The apology tour commences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nexon is apologizing for the launch issues of its new co-op looter shooter, The First Descendant, by offering players bonuses like increased XP and gold gains for a limited time. The First Descendant looked like a hit on Steamyesterday, July 2, when it dethronedFromSoftware’sElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreefrom Steam’s top-seller spot.
Jul. 3, 2024
Dark Souls 2's most infamous area puts a stop to a FromSoftware no-hit level 1 God Run, as streamer's valiant marathon is "ended by memes"
Shrine of Amana strikes again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Soulslike streamer has had his brutal level 1 God Run of sevenFromSoftwaregames ended thanks to Dark Souls 2 and its most notorious area, and a projectile that decided to ignore the fact that walls exist. Challenge runs of Soulslike games are always popular – whether it’s people smashing through the entirety ofElden Ring’s newShadow of the ErdtreeDLCwithout using Scadutree Blessings, or even playingDark Souls 2 without walking.
Jul. 3, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director says to expect "a lot" of cameos as another X-Men character seemingly revealed
“There’s a lot of characters” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the release ofDeadpool and Wolverine, another X-Men cameo has seemingly been leaked in a new photo. In the image shared byEntertainment Weekly, Emma Corrin’s villain is joined by some familiar characters, including one who appears to be Lady Deathstrike. The adamantium-nailed mutant was first introduced on-screen in X2, where she was played by Kelly Hu.
Jul. 3, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine's Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reveal they're working on a non-superhero movie together
“I’m always rooting for Hugh to score and win” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverinehasn’t even hit cinemas yet, and Ryan Reynolds is already teasing his next project with co-star Hugh Jackman. In an interview withEntertainment Weekly, ahead of the Marvel movie’s release, the Wade Wilson actor said that the duo has “one we’re looking to do soon” and that it won’t have anything to do with superheroes.
Jul. 3, 2024
Despite calls for awards like the Oscars to recognize horror films, MaXXXine director Ti West isn't sure it's necessary
Exclusive | Writer/director Ti West weighs in on the debate surrounding awards season and horror movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After impressing audiences with her stellar performances in both X andPearl, Mia Goth is ready to knock our socks off again with trilogy closerMaXXXine. In the new horror movie she returns as Maxine Minx who is now living in Hollywood attempting to make a career as an actor.
Jul. 3, 2024
Doctor Doom and Kang will drag the Fantastic Four into Venom War this fall
Writer Adam Warren and artist Joey Vasquez are bringing Doctor Doom and Kang to Venom War, and the Fantastic Four are following When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fantastic Four are about to find themselves embroiled in Marvel’s upcoming symbiote-centricVenom Warevent - and their arch-enemies Doctor Doom and Kang the Conqueror are coming along with them. Actually, it’s a bit the other way around, as Kang and Doom’s involvement will be what attracts the attention of the FF in Venom War: Fantastic Four.
Jul. 3, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree makes one change to weapon upgrading that's so good I want FromSoftware to patch it into the base game immediately
Finally, a good source of smithing stones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making a new character right before the release of Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtreeand then immediately beating the DLC in New Game+ and now New Game++ with my main, level 250 character made me feel like a peasant promoted to king. The reason couldn’t be simpler: my main has all the smithing stone bell bearings unlocked, meaning I can snap my fingers and acquire mountains of upgrade materials for any weapon, normal or unique.
Jul. 3, 2024
Fallout 76's infamously rare masks get even harder to find as Bethesda adds a whole bunch more and the drop rate plummets to 0.238%
It’s rough out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 76’s very rare masks just got a lot harder for players to find, as Bethesda added a bunch more in an ongoing event in the MMO. The Fasnacht event was pretty well-liked among Fallout 76 players, up until now. It basically revolves around completing an event that occurs on the hour, every hour, called the ‘Fasnacht Parade Event,’ where players are tasked to collect either items or monster guts from their surroundings for the Master of Ceremonies, a Mr Handy robot.
Jul. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy creator says his Final Fantasy 14 habit got so bad "on rare occasion" that some of his employees would hop on the MMO to DM him about missed meetings
Hironobu Sakaguchi is truly dedicated to the grind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hironobu Sakaguchi’s love of the critically acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy 14 continues to be endlessly endearing, though it would appear that the other developers at his current studio might feel differently on the odd occasion. Speaking toBloomberg, Sakaguchi admits he was playing the MMO’s new expansion, Dawntrail, mere minutes before the interview.
Jul. 3, 2024
Fortnite Weapon X Lab: Where to visit it
The Weapon X Lab in Fortnite can be found in the snowy mountains to the east side of the island When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Weapon X Lab is a landmark that was inaccessible until recently, but now the doors have been torn wide open so that players can get inside. If you weren’t already aware, Weapon X is a research project featured in Marvel lore, which produced characters such as Wolverine and Deadpool who have already appeared in the battle royale.
Jul. 3, 2024
FPS legend Shroud shocked to pick up a four-piece in new Valorant-style hero shooter FragPunk thanks to its ricocheting sniper bullets perk
You don’t even have to see enemies to take them out with this perk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming free-to-play hero shooter FragPunk may be entering a crowded market, but Bad Guitar Studio’s game has a twist up its sleeve thanks to its random perks, one of which Twitch streamer Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek was able to decimate an enemy team with in a recent closed alpha test.
Jul. 3, 2024
Grab the excellent Atari 400 Mini for a record-low price and spend the 4th of July playing retro classics
Atari’s latest mini console is now even cheaper. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Atari 400 Mini only released back in March, but it’s already down to a great new record-low ahead of this year’s 4th of July sales. Yes, I know some of you are still waiting for the Dreamcast Mini, and not every player will feel the same level of nostalgia for the microcomputer tribute.
Jul. 3, 2024
Grape news: Final Fantasy 14's beloved low-poly grapes are still appropriately polygonal after the MMO's huge graphics update
7.0’s big overhaul didn’t cull our lovely grapes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s famed low-poly grapes have mercifully been preserved in the wake of the MMO’s huge graphics overhaul. When Final Fantasy 14’s patch 7.0 launched last week, introducing Dawntrail into early access, it also completely overhauled the MMO’s graphics for PC and current-gen console players.
Jul. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs turn to the power of democracy as 84% of the community votes to finally add a feature that's been requested since launch
An instant way to recover stamina? Yes, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2devs have turned to the democracy-loving fanbase with a simple but important question about a gameplay mechanic idea that players have been begging for since launch, and unsurprisingly, a whopping 84% are in favor of it. Proposed to the official Helldivers 2 Discord server yesterday, Arrowhead Game Studiosasks: “Would you like to be able to stim while at full health to replenish your stamina?
Jul. 3, 2024
How to get your Mastery rank up in The First Descendant
You increase Mastery rank at the Prime Hands in Albion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting your The First Descendant Mastery rank up means using the Prime Hands in Albion. With enough experience you can get a permanent buff to things like player and weapon enhancement module slots, Inventory and Storage across the board, as well various other slot increases.
Jul. 3, 2024
Hugh Jackman recalls Kevin Feige's kind gesture after his disastrous first Wolverine audition
“I thought, ‘I’ll never see him again’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Hugh Jackman returns, against the narrative odds, to play Wolverine on the big screen once again, the actor reflects on his first audition 25 years ago – and a kind gesture extended by Marvel boss Kevin Feige. When he auditioned to play Wolverine in X-Men back in 1999, the character had already been cast – Dougray Scott was meant to play him, but the actor had to drop out of the movie due to scheduling conflicts withMission: Impossible 2.
Jul. 3, 2024
IDW's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration is a joyful and nostalgic look back at every era of the TMNT
The new special is full to bursting with Turtle Power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recent trend with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics has been to lean a little more towards the dark side of things. There’s an obvious reason for that: TMNT: The Last Ronin was a monster hit for publisher IDW, one that pushed the comics in a tougher, more mature direction.
Jul. 3, 2024
Inspired by Kai Cenat, disabled Elden Ring player uses one finger and his voice to beat Malenia after 700 attempts with no summons: "I wanted to show it can be done"
DeadlyPG has already moved onto Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic disease which affects your nervous system and muscle control, forced 20-year-old gamer Szymon, orDeadlyPGon Twitch, to get creative with his setup. He’s now gotten comfortable with voice commands using a program calledVoiceAttack, and after being inspired by streamerKai Cenat’s legendary Elden Ring marathon, he’s used it to overcome one of the hardest bosses that developerFromSoftwarehas ever cooked up: Malenia, the Blade of Miquella.
Jul. 3, 2024
Is The First Descendant crossplay and cross-platform?
Yes, The First Descendant can be played with friends cross-platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Descendant crossplay and cross-platform capabilities mean that, yes, you can play the game with friends and strangers alike on other consoles and platforms in co-op mode. Crossplay is activated by default, but it means that the process of actually connecting to friends and playing with them is a little confusing, involving special IDs, so I’ll explain how it works below.
Jul. 3, 2024
Marvel producer teases that the upcoming Agatha spin-off show is "really scary" and will leave viewers "crying"
The WandaVision spin-off series Agatha All Along will have “deadly stakes” but be a “fun ride” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness will apparently reach some surprising emotional depths in her upcomingDisney Plus streaming series Agatha All Along, with Marvel’s Head of Television, Streaming, and Animation producer Brad Winderbaum saying that the show will leave viewers “crying”, also warning that there will be some genuine scares in store.
Jul. 3, 2024
Marvel's new Black Panther spin-off will tie into the MCU "more than any other" animated show
“The action’s insane, the storytelling is fantastic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eyes of Wakanda, a new animated series andBlack Pantherspin-off, is set to link up with the wider MCU in a big way, and across different time periods, according to Marvel’s TV boss Brad Winderbaum. “Eyes of Wakanda, more than any other show we’re doing in animation, ties directly into the MCU,” Winderbaum told theOfficial Marvel Podcast.
Jul. 3, 2024
Marvel's What If Season 3 is "the completion of a trilogy" and takes us to "unexpected" places
What if…? hits Disney Plus in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s animatedDisneyPlus series What if…? is set to wrap up after season three, but Marvel boss Brad Winderbaum says fans will feel “complete.” “What If…?season 3 feels like the completion of a trilogy,” Winderbaum, Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation atMarvel Studios, said onThe Official Marvel Podcast.
Jul. 3, 2024
MaXXXine director says he relates to Elizabeth Debicki's cutthroat character "more than he'd like" as she compares the fictional director to him
Exclusive | Writer/director Ti West responds to the actor comparing her bold filmmaker character to him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following on from X andPearl, writer/director Ti West’s trilogy closerMaXXXinesends Mia Goth’s Maxine Minx to Hollywood in her pursuit of stardom. Wanting to become an actor following a successful career in the porn industry, Maxine lands a role in chilling horror sequel The Puritan II hoping that will help her make a name for herself.
Jul. 3, 2024
Mia Goth talks filming new horror movie MaXXXine at the iconic Pyscho house: "One of the coolest days I’ve had on set"
Exclusive | The star and director Ti West open up about shooting at the legendary location for their horror sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When thefirst trailerfor new horror movieMaXXXinereleased, one topic dominated the conversation - the appearance of two locations from Alfred Hitchcock’s masterful film Psycho, namely the house and the Bates Motel. Since then fans have been theorizing what it could mean for the film, which closes writer/director Ti West’s trilogy following on from X andPearl.
Jul. 3, 2024
New behind-the-scenes photos from James Gunn's Superman reveal first look at Hawkgirl and Green Lantern
The pic is shooting in Cleveland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunn’s highly anticipated Superman movie is currently filming – and even more behind-the-scenes photos have dropped. Cleveland.comhas shared three set photos, which give us a first look at Nathan Fillion as The Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, and Edi Gathegi as Mr. Terrific. In the photos, Superman (David Corenswet) appears to be saving a child while the crowd around him applauds.
Jul. 3, 2024
Nintendo says it doesn't need generative AI to make games because it has "decades of know-how" and doesn't want any "issues with intellectual property rights"
Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa speaks on generative AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s president has shied away from using generative AI for game development, in part because it risks “issues with intellectual property rights.” Speaking during aNintendo shareholder Q&Aearlier this week (viaTweak Town), company president Shuntaro Furukawa was asked about utilizing AI in game development: “In the game industry, AI-like technology has long been used to control enemy character movements, so game development and AI technology have always been closely related,” Furukawa began.
Jul. 3, 2024
No, that isn’t the planet from The Last Jedi in latest episode of The Acolyte – but Star Wars fans think they’ve worked out where it is
It’s not Ahch-To When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 6. Make sure you’ve seen it before reading on. If you’re anything like me, you’ll have been left wondering if we’ve seen the planet Qimir and Osha land on before in Star Wars. The lush green hills on an island surrounded by the sea do look very familiar for fans ofThe Last Jedi, after all.
Jul. 3, 2024
One of Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 pitches had a $5 million budget and no special effects
Ryan Reynolds suggested a “Sundance indie” vibe for Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before Deadpool 3 becameDeadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds wasn’t short of ideas for his next outing as the Merc with the Mouth. In a new interview withEW, he describes one treatment as “a Rashomon story that had these three different points of view,” while another concept is described as more of a “Sundance indie film”.
Jul. 3, 2024
One small line in The Acolyte episode 6 may have revealed how Qimir knows Sol
The mystery could be explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InThe Acolyte episode 5, it’s revealed that Jedi Master Sol and thenewly unmasked SithQimirknow each other– though how they do is left unknown. But, in the latest episode, we get a clue which might just solve the whole mystery. Now, the following will involvespoilers forThe Acolyte episode 6, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jul. 3, 2024
PSA: This Final Fantasy Dawntrail sidequest features a spoiler for the MMO expansion's main story
Maybe wait a moment before doing “Once a Riddler, Now a Ruler” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion has a sidequest you may want to stay clear of until you’ve completed a certain Main Story Quest – that is if you want to stay clear of story spoilers. Before we continue, take this line as your warning to skip the next few paragraphs if you don’t want to read some light spoilers.
Jul. 3, 2024
Star Wars fans are suspecting one Acolyte character of having a dark history with Qimir
It’s right in front of our eyes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 6. Make sure you’ve seen it before reading on. Qimir, or The Stranger, still has a whole lot of mystery around him, which was only deepened in the latest episode of The Acolyte. Bringing Osha to an unknown planet, he started trying to convince her to join him as his pupil, as well as giving her a few teases about his past.
Jul. 3, 2024
Star Wars fans have yet more theories about who Qimir's Sith Master is in The Acolyte
The mystery deepens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 6has only deepened the mystery surrounding Qimir’s Sith Master – and Star Wars fans have more theories. The following will dive intospoilers forThe Acolyteepisode 6, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the new episode, we learn that Qimir was once a Jedi, and this revelation, combined with the strange scar on his back, has led to fans speculating thatVernestrawasonce his Jedi Master(thanks to her fancy lightsaber whip).
Jul. 3, 2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 6 review: "This episode is for you, Reylos"
A quieter episode that expands on some mysteries – and sets up major revelations to come. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyteepisode 6. Turn back now if you’re not up to date with the Star Wars show! After the seismic events of last week, The Acolyte episode 6 takes things down a notch for a slower, more measured installment.
Jul. 3, 2024
Starfield modders' plan to make an Elder Scrolls planet containing Skyrim, Oblivion, and Morrowind "was genuine," but it's still scrapped due to "the community's reaction"
Project Tamriel promised to include “iconic items, detailed maps, and beloved quests from these classic games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeforeStarfieldlaunched late last year, jokes and speculation about a potential surprise planet featuring Tamriel locales were floating about everywhere. That never came to be, but one modding project that aimed to add Skyrim, Oblivion, and Morrowind’s maps to the space epic sounded so much like an elaborate joke, the community reaction got it canceled.
Jul. 3, 2024
The 36 greatest sports movies
From grassy turfs to bloodstained rings, these movies go for the gold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The stadium lights are on, the crowd is on their feet, and the world watches holding its breath. There is truly nothing more dramatic than the wild world of sports. With some of the greatest movies ever made centered around athletic competition and the chaotic pressures of athletes (both physical and mental), it begs the question: What are some of the greatest sports movies ever made?
Jul. 3, 2024
The Acolyte makes a key Sith reference in episode 6, and it might explain the Kylo Ren Easter egg
The power of two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte episode 6references a key Sith belief – and it might explain Qimir’s link to Kylo Ren. The following containsmajor spoilers for the new episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the episode, Qimir tells Osha that he’s seeking “the power of two”. Now, that could be a straightforward reference to the Sith rule of two, which means there’s only ever a Master and an apprentice.
Jul. 3, 2024
The main villain in Star Wars: The Acolyte was partly inspired by naked Elden Ring players like Let Me Solo Her: "These people are f***ing crazy"
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland is a big Elden Ring nerd like the rest of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a heads up, this article containsmajor spoilersforThe Acolyte episode 5. Turn back now if you aren’t caught up! The costume design for Star Wars: The Acolyte’s main villain was partly inspired byElden Ring, according to showrunner Leslye Headland.
Jul. 3, 2024
The MaXXXine team reveal why they see the character as a "superhero" in their horror sequel
Exclusive | Star Mia Goth and director Ti West explain why they approached Maxine as a superhero for their new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fighter, killer, star, superhero? Maxine Minx is one hell of a character but describing her as a “superhero” may at first seem a little strange. However, that’s exactly how star Mia Goth and writer/director Ti West approached their returning lead for their new filmMaXXXine.
Jul. 3, 2024
The MCU Daredevil reboot will change characters in a big way, as Marvel producer compares it to X-Men '97: "It's taking it in a new direction"
Marvel’s Head of TV says that Daredevil: Born Again will see big changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret thatDaredevil: Born Againis one of Marvel’s most anticipated releases, with the upcoming streaming series reviving the continuity of the original fan-favorite Netflix show, along with most of the cast - notably Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock and Vincent D’Onofrio’s Wilson Fisk.
Jul. 3, 2024
The most terrifying bug in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is this one that makes the final boss spawn twice
Yes, he just used a Mimic Tear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss can use a Mimic Tear of its own on you, in a very unlucky glitch that has hapless players facing off against two of the enemy. Be warned: Elden Ring spoilers forShadow of the Erdtree’s final bossfollow! Radahn is giving a lot of players grief at the end of Elden Ring’s new DLC expansion, but what you probably didn’t know is that it could be so much worse.
Jul. 3, 2024
The new creative team of Amazing Spider-Man is planning his death, 8 times over
Joe Kelly and Justina Ireland will be the new writers of Amazing Spider-Man, with artists Ed McGuiness and Gleb Melnikov joining When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next creative team for Amazing Spider-Man has been announced, and rather than just a sole writer and artist hopping on the ongoing title, a whole team of writers and artists will take over for a 10-issue story starting later this year.
Jul. 3, 2024
The son of the late Christopher Reeve will play a role in James Gunn's Superman
Will Reeve will play a TV reporter in the upcoming DC flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will Reeve, the youngest son of late actor Christopher Reeve, is set to have a special cameo inJames Gunn’s Superman movie. According toVariety, Reeve, who works as a journalist and ABC News correspondent, will play a TV reporter in the upcoming superhero flick, which sees Pearl’s David Corenswet step into the Man of Steel’s red boots.
Jul. 3, 2024
There's a strange sound haunting Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree players, and nobody's figured it out yet
Controllers are vibrating with a mysterious heartbeat, but what’s causing it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A mystery is afoot in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. Since release, players are investigating why the game suddenly makes your controller vibrate at seemingly random, in ways that it typically doesn’t. As you would expect from hardcoreFromSoftwarefans, people are theorizing all sorts of explanations– some of them mundane, and others, far more unusual.
Jul. 3, 2024
This gaming PC is $350 off thanks to 4th of July sales, and I’d recommend it over an RTX 4090 build
4th of July sales have arrived, and one of my favorite gaming PC brands is bringing the heat. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. High-end gaming PCs are expensive, even when 4th of July sales come around. For the most part, it’s because so many of them houseNvidia’s latest graphics cards, which are hideously pricey. When you slap an RTX 4090 inside a prebuilt gaming PC, people know it’s the gold standard, so ludicrous prices seem somehow justified.
Jul. 3, 2024
Veteran Street Fighter and Resident Evil developer says backlash to Assassin's Creed Shadows is overblown because "it's a game, it's fantasy, not reality"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Assassin’s Creed Shadows' two protagonists are one of the most exciting parts of the game, Yasuke’s presence has also courtedonline backlashfrom some people who argue there’s not enough historical evidence to brand him asJapan’s first black samurai. The game has faced criticism from some corners due to its choice of protagonists, but Okamoto doesn’t think Yasuke’s starring role is a problem at all.
Jul. 3, 2024
Veteran Tekken icon tells disgruntled fans he's going to charge them for game design lectures if they keep assuming he hates their mains
“If I seem to like or dislike them, that is just your misunderstanding” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Katsuhiro Harada, the sunglasses-adorned fighting game veteran who’s directed almost everyTekken, has some choice words for disgruntled fans that assume he hates their favorite mains, also known as Harada’s children. Tekken 8 continued gaming’s longest running storyline earlier this year, but the fighting genre dictates that every series outside of Super Smash Bros needs to shed fat to make way for new character, leaving some fan favorites off Tekken 8’s roster, as things currently stand.
Jul. 3, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom evil genius creates a Lynel killer to surpass Metal Gear: the rock 'em sock 'em golem
It’s far from an honorable death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomlets players be evil geniuses, and no one’s demonstrated that better than the person constructing a device that bludgeons Lynels to death. Lynels are the apex predator across the Hyrulian landscape - they’re super tough, quick as lightning, and can beat poor Link to death in a matter of seconds, especially if his health hasn’t been increased much.
Jul. 3, 2024
"I was robbed of the fight": Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree player suffers an empty victory after the final boss glitches out and takes 32,000 damage in one hit
Some Tarnished would pray for that luck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtreespoilers ahead! Turn back if you haven’t beaten the DLC and don’t want anything spoiled. AnElden Ringplayer got incredibly lucky fighting the final boss in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, winning the battle due to a glitch that dealt 32,000 damage in a single hit and felled the otherwise extremely challenging enemy in an instant.
Jul. 2, 2024
"We want to make this game the hard way": Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvania looks predictably sick, and with $40,000 it's fully-funded on Kickstarter, just like its inspiration
The devs say they specialize in making games that are “hauntingly cozy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie studio Tall Order Games is hard at work on Layers Deep, its upcoming Metroidvania following the adventures of a hardy little onion - and it looks stunning. Layers Deep offers a beautiful blend ofHollow Knight-esque vibes and a uniquely Southern Gothic world, making for a whimsical indie gem with everything from rewarding challenges to seamless exploration.
Jul. 2, 2024
A new Barbenheimer? Wicked and Gladiator 2 are now releasing on the same day, and everyone is making the same joke
Wicked and Gladiator 2 is shaping up to be another unexpected double bill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wicked has pulled its release date forwards – which means it’s now releasing on the same day as Gladiator 2. Naturally, that’s reminded everyone of the last time an unconventional double bill took hold of the multiplex: Barbenheimer. WhenBarbieandOppenheimerwere set for release on the same day, a cultural phenomenon was born, and both movies went on to great critical and commercial success (as well as immortality via memes).
Jul. 2, 2024
Ahead of the One Piece remake, an anime studio head gives one reason why it’s going back to the start after 1,100 episodes
A very ’90s problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After over 1,100 episodes and 25 years on the air, One Pieceis set to be remade by Attack on Titan’s Studio Wit for Netflix. Now, Studio Wit and Production IG president Takeshi Wada has addressed one of the potential reasons why the legendary anime is getting a makeover for modern audiences – and it’s a problem that might be familiar to those obsessed with ‘90s anime.
Jul. 2, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows seemingly resurrects a cut assassination animation from a 12-year-old Assassin's Creed 3 demo
The demo was never made available to the public When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowslooks to be reviving a long-lost stealth takedown from Assassin’s Creed 3. The animation itself features Connor taking down an English soldier with a brutal stab to the neck, before rolling forward on the ground to seamlessly transition back into his running animation.
Jul. 2, 2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F review – "A return to the action thrillers of the '80s"
Much more fun than Coming 2 America. Don’t be surprised to see a fifth film greenlit. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s been 30 years since we last saw Eddie Murphy’s motormouthed Detroit cop Axel Foley tearing up LA (and, shudder, Disneyland, sorry, Wonder World) in Beverly Hills Cop 3.
Jul. 2, 2024
Beyond Good and Evil's 20th Anniversary Edition just makes the need for Beyond Good and Evil 2 even more pressing
There’s a surprising amount to discover in the new remaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beyond Good and Evil’s new remaster further emphasizes the need for Beyond Good and Evil 2 and integrates the upcoming prequel into the original game. WhenUbisoft first announced Beyond Good and Evil’s 20th Anniversary Editionlast month, the publisher revealed it would have a “narrative link” between the remaster and the long-gestating Beyond Good and Evil 2.
Jul. 2, 2024
Co-op looter shooter The First Descendant dethrones Elden Ring as Steam's top seller, but 43% positive early user reviews frame a rough start overall
That’s after more than 4,100 reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New co-op looter shooter The First Descendent looks to be a smash-hit success on Steam in terms of players, but it’s launched to overall ‘Mixed’ user reviews. The First Descendent is a brand new third-person looter shooter, which launched today as a free-to-play game on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Jul. 2, 2024
Despicable Me 4 review: "Full of nostalgic value and Minion-induced hilarity"
Offering heart and Minion-induced hilarity, this is another solid – if familiar – entry in the Despicable saga. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Fourth installments in franchises can be tricky endeavors. Continue as before and you risk tedium; stray too far from the formula, and you might upset the fanbase.
Jul. 2, 2024
Don't like Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster's new Frank West? A pre-order bonus will let you change his look
Steal his look, 2006 edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcom’s new Dead Rising remaster will let you revert protagonist Frank West back to his original design. Last week, Capcom shocked pretty much everyone by just tweeting out the existence ofDead Rising Deluxe Remaster, an upgraded edition of the Xbox 360 exclusive with new graphics, gameplay overhauls, and even redesigned characters.
Jul. 2, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard features a refreshing range of difficulty options for RPG "players of all abilities" - and no, none of them "are a cheat"
BioWare wants the new Dragon Age to be accessible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardboasts a diverse selection of difficulties to choose from, allowing for better accessibility - or, if you so choose, a greater challenge. During a recent visit toBioWare’s Edmonton office,Game Informerexplores The Veilguard’s opening. While its character creator is nothing to scoff at, designed “with inclusivity in mind” and hundreds of options to explore, another aspect of the upcoming RPG immediately stands out - its wide range of difficulty - or “playstyle,” asBioWarecalls it - options.
Jul. 2, 2024
Xenoblade developer Monolith Soft has already made some of the best JRPGs of all time, but its representative director says its "aim for higher quality will never change"
Let the shackles be released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xenoblade Chronicles developer Monolith Soft has undoubtedly created some of the greatest JRPGs of all time, but the company is still striving to reach greater heights. “I do not believe we’ve had enough of the satisfaction that comes from success and achievement,” Sugiura says. “This is definitely something Monolith Soft will pursue for as long as it exists, and perhaps may never be obtainable.
Jul. 2, 2024
Elden Ring's Rellana gets decimated by a viral clip creator who was so good that Horizon: Forbidden West's studio hired him
This is how it’s done When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SunhiLegend has once again gone above and beyond to turn a game’s combat system into a fast-flowing dance, and this time it’sElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s turn to be humbled. SunhiLegend, also known as Sunjeev Kumar, has been creating prolific gameplay clips for around five years now, completely taking apart combat systems and rebuilding them in effortlessly smooth clips that leaveThe Last of Us 2’s Ellie looking like John Wick.
Jul. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail gets Stormblood comparisons after a "mixed" start on Steam, as players hope the MMO's new post-launch content can also bring it home
Will future updates change minds? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrailreleases out of early access, longtime players ofSquare Enix’s MMO are comparing the expansion to its predecessors and sharing their overall thoughts on the new DLC - which seem mixed so far. Looking through reviews for Dawntrail onValve’s platform, it’s clear that many fans leaving negative reviews feel that the story content leaves room for improvement.
Jul. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail early access launch turned a 10-year-old raid encounter into a bugged MMO super boss, but the community rallied to beat it anyway
So long, super Amon, we barely knew ye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the launch of a new Final Fantasy 14 expansion typically kicks up a lot of familiar talking points, it’s the random and unexpected stuff that I enjoy the most. Sitting around in a queue for Endwalker and seeing people lose it over someaudacious low-poly grapesmade me all the keener to see them for myself.
Jul. 2, 2024
Fortnite Magneto Power: Where to get it and how to use it
Magneto Power in Fortnite provides both powerful attacks and a sturdy shield, so here’s how to get it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Magneto Power is a fresh weapon you can harness to fire explosive blasts of metal and energy at your opponents, as well as using it to summon a metallic shield that will protect you from incoming hits.
Jul. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs finally address widespread performance issues on PC with a possible new update "coming this week"
Democracy prevails yet again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is getting another patch soon, as Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Shams Jorjani reveals that performance issues on PC “will be a focus next.” It’s no secret - various Helldivers 2 fans playing on PC have been reporting problems with the shooter’s performance, whether due to crashes or frame rate drops.
Jul. 2, 2024
Mia Goth teases Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming Frankenstein movie: "It’s everything I wanted it to be and more"
Exclusive | The star couldn’t be more excited about the director’s adaptation of the iconic Mary Shelley novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scream queen Mia Goth is set to once again take the big screen by storm withupcoming horror movieMaXXXine,which will bring to a close the X trilogy. However, thePearlstar isn’t stopping there as she’s currently in production on director Guillermo del Toro’s upcomingFrankenstein movietoo.
Jul. 2, 2024
Just when I thought I couldn’t love the Super Pocket more, Blaze went and announced an Atari woodgrain version
It looks like your dad’s old alarm clock, but can run Tomb Raider. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Super Pocket is on the way, and it’s dressed just like a woodgrain Atari 2600. That’s a sure-fire way to get me to fall in love with the retro handheld all over again, but it also boasts a whopping 50 built-in games.
Jul. 2, 2024
Lost is now on Netflix and it’s a harsh reminder of what’s missing from today’s TV shows
Opinion | Lost returning to Netflix makes us nostalgic for a time when TV felt more meaningful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have to go back. Amid much fanfare and wistful reminiscing, Lost isnow streaming on Netflix– a move that allows a new generation to witness the trials, tribulations, and all-time mind-melters from that iconic crash landing over 20 years ago.
Jul. 2, 2024
Lupita Nyong'o says her A Quiet Place: Day One cancer storyline was "therapeutic" after losing Marvel co-star Chadwick Boseman
“What I came to realize is that it’s really important to be reminded of our mortality” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new interview withPEOPLE, Nyong’o said it was “scary to have to go there” in a role where her character “is really facing their mortality, even before this apocalypse takes place, and whose life is slipping between her fingers.
Jul. 2, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio is one of the few JRPGs I want more than Persona 6, and it might have one of the coolest job systems in years
Hands-on | Shin Megami Tensei and Persona creators take on a JRPG staple with unsurprising style When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creators of Shin Megami Tensei and Persona are making a new JRPG with an actual job system. This was pretty much all I needed to hear to get on board withMetaphor: ReFantazio, which has quickly shot up my most-wanted list after an extended hands-on session atSummer Game Fest, as well asan interview with director Katsura Hashino and character designer Shigenori Soejima.
Jul. 2, 2024
Metroid Prime has been making gamers love reading since 2002
Opinion | Nintendo’s book smart bounty hunter proves that showing is better than telling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exposition is a fickle instrument in the writer’s toolbox. Too little, and your audience struggles to properly comprehend the scenes playing out before their eyes. Too much, and they drown in a sea of information without the necessary emotional weight to ground it.
Jul. 2, 2024
I’m constantly on the hunt for Nintendo Switch deals - these are the games I’m watching out for this Prime Day
The five Nintendo Switch games I think will be big this Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll find the five Nintendo Switch games I’m watching particularly closely in this year’s Prime Day deals just below. If you’re interested in more offers across a range of platforms, though, check out my guide to this year’sPrime Day gaming dealsin full.
Jul. 2, 2024
Microsoft confirms Xbox Live is down: "Some users have been disconnected" despite status website saying "all services up and running"
It’s fine, says Xbox, which also says it’s not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Staring down the misery of how to solveXbox high packet lossthis afternoon or evening? You’re not alone. Xbox Live is down for many users, it seems, andMicrosoft’s Xbox Status website has been of very little help so far. “We are aware that some users have been disconnected from Xbox Live,” the official Xbox Support Twitter accountsaidat 11:55am PT / 2:55pm ET / 7:55pm BT.
Jul. 2, 2024
MTG Duskmourn is like if Cabin in the Woods was a card game: "We were very inspired by horror media from the last 30 or 40 years."
Interview | Senior Art Director, Ovidio Cartagena discusses the eclectic influences behind Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming retro horror inspired set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ll admit that when I attended the MagicCon Amsterdam preview panel, MTG Duskmourn wasn’t my top priority. At the time, I was far more interested in seeing the newest cuddly creature from Bloomburrow or learning about unrevealed sets like MTG Foundations.
Jul. 2, 2024
New behind-the-scenes look at One Piece season 2 reveals first episode title
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared a behind-the-scenes look atOne Piece season 2– which reveals the title of the first episode. The streamer recently announced a slew of new actors to the cast, including David Dastmalchian as Mr. 3, Jazzara Jaslyn as Miss Valentine, Rob Colletti as Wapol, Clive Russell as Crocus, and Callum Kerr as Smoker – who is set to be the big bad of season 2.
Jul. 2, 2024
New Skaventide deal gets you a mountain of rats and Stormcast ahead of next Warhammer Age of Sigmar edition
Dive into the new edition for a lot less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new era for Warhammer Age of Sigmar is upon us, and it’s arrived in a horde of scrambling rats thanks to the Skaventide box set. While all those Skaven and Stormcast Eternal minis would cost a god-king’s ransom any other day, deals are now crawling out of the woodwork.
Jul. 2, 2024
One of the best murder mystery shows is now shooting season 2
Poker Face is officially returning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming has officially begun on Poker Face season 2. Creator Rian Johnson, who’s best known for his work on theKnives Outmovies andStar Wars: The Last Jedi, shared the news on his Instagram story, resharing an original post from the series' new showrunner Tony Tost. “Day one, season two, yesssssssss,” he wrote alongside the image of a dated clapperboard.
Jul. 2, 2024
One of the year’s best action movies is already being remade by John Wick director
Kill is already lining up a remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wickdirector Chad Stahelski is producing an English-language remake of Indian action film Kill. The film, which is actually yet to release in theaters, has received a lot of acclaim already, and it seems it’s now got Hollywood backing for a reboot. Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat, the movie follows an army commando called Amrit (Lakshya) who finds out that his true love Tulika (Tanya Maniktala) has been engaged against her will.
Jul. 2, 2024
Paul Mescal worked out so much for Gladiator 2, Pedro Pascal nicknamed him "Brick Wall Paul"
The Last of Us actor has gotten candid about filming the Ridley Scott sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Mescal worked out so much for Gladiator 2, his co-star Pedro Pascal nicknamed him “Brick Wall Paul” on set. In an exclusive interview withVanity Fair, with which the publication releaseda whole bunch of first-look stillsfrom the sequel, the Last of Us star got candid about what it was like going toe to toe with the Normal People actor.
Jul. 2, 2024
Resident Evil 9 is official and it's being helmed by Resident Evil 7's director, who says the series should "scare the hell out of you"
Resident Evil 7 director Koshi Nakanishi says the series should “scare the hell out of you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As if there was any doubt,Capcomhas confirmed it’s working on a new Resident Evil game. Resident Evil is one of Capcom’s most enduring and beloved franchises, so it’s not surprising to hear there’s another one in development now that we’re three years out from the most recent mainline installment and more than a year out from the latest entry in the REmake saga.
Jul. 2, 2024
Ridley Scott says he should have directed Alien and Blade Runner sequels but didn't get a choice: "You can imagine I wasn't happy"
“I had no choice” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott has spoken out about not being asked to direct the Alien or Blade Runner sequels – and says he wasn’t happy about it. He continued, “I’m the author of two franchises. Most directors in Hollywood – certainly, let’s say, at my level – don’t let that stuff go.
Jul. 2, 2024
Saga finally returns later this month with an all-new arc: "We’re especially excited to show readers where 12-year-old Hazel and her family are headed next"
Writer Brian K. Vaughan says the next few issues are “my favorites yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Brian K. Vaughan and artist Fiona Staples' beloved sci-fi comic Saga is finally resuming, with Saga #67 releasing in just a few weeks. The fan-favorite, critically acclaimed title last released a new issue in September of last year, marking an almost 10 month hiatus by the time Saga #67 arrives.
Jul. 2, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree Bloodfiend's Arm location and build
The Bloodfiend’s arm is considered to be one of the best weapons in the Elden Ring Erdtree DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Bloodfiend’s Arm location is on one of the enemies in Prospect Town, South of Belurat. Since the Elden Ring expansion released, it’s become recognised as one of thebest Shadow of the Erdtree weapons, a Colossal Weapon that scales to Strength, Dexterity, and Arcane, inflicting huge amounts of bleed damage on its heavy strikes.
Jul. 2, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree Impenetrable Thorns location
The Impenetrable Thorns sorcery is a Faith spell found at the Scadutree Base When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Impenetrable Thorns are a Sorcery that have quickly become one of the most powerful spells in the whole DLC and Elden Ring itself, though there’s a wild card element to them: despite being a Sorcery, the Impenetrable Thorns require a high Faith stat to cast, and have no minimum level of Intelligence.
Jul. 2, 2024
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance is a pick and mix of my favorite JRPG elements, and I can't believe it's taken me this long to get into the series
Opinion | Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance has turned me into a SMT fan after years of missing out on the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being a diehard JRPG fan, I’m rather ashamed to admit that until recently, Shin Megami Tensei has always evaded me. Unless you count the Persona games, which themselves are super stylish SMT spinoffs, the closest I’d gotten to playing one was Tokyo Mirage Sessions – the colorful Shin Megami Tensei and Fire Emblem crossover RPG that first released on the Wii U.
Jul. 2, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn has the perfect response when asked about preparing to play Human Torch in Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four starts filming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn is gearing up to play the Human Torch in the upcomingFantastic Fourreboot, and he’s already got the perfect preparation underway. Speaking onJosh Horowitz’s podcast, the actor joked that he’d spent about !one hour, probably, collectively" saying Johnny Storm’s catchphrase, “Flame on!”. That, and “setting himself on fire every morning”.
Jul. 2, 2024
The Acolyte's Sith Lord was originally a season 2 tease, but the actor's screen test was so good that plans changed
Armed and dangerous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte’s Sith Lordhas been unmasked but, according to creator Leslye Headland, the character was originally devised as more of a second season set-up – until the actor’s impressive screen test forced her to change course. As revealed during the Star Wars show’sfifth episode, the Sith Lord that has Mae (Amandla Stenberg) doing its bidding is actually Qimir (Manny Jacinto), the shady smuggler who has appeared by Mae’s side throughout the season.
Jul. 2, 2024
The best Destiny 2 Scintillation god rolls to chase
The new Nightfall-exclusive Scintillation Linear Fusion Rifle is a must-have in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Scintillation Linear Fusion Rifle from Nightfall Strikes is a superb boss-melting, precision weapon with some incredible god rolls to chase. It’s already good simply due to being a three-round burst Adaptive Frame Linear Fusion Rifle, but it’s massively helped by its great selection of perks that offer several desirable combinations to chase inDestiny 2that make it great for almost any endgame activity.
Jul. 2, 2024
The Boys showrunner explains the heartbreaking reason behind Hughie Sr.'s superpower: "It was a lesson we learned on Gen V"
Season 4 episode 5 is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers forThe Boys season 4 episode 5below! The Boys creator Eric Kripke has revealed the heartbreaking reason behind Hughie Sr.’s powers – and it makes his fate all that more heartbreaking. “We really like when powers can sort of mirror their psychological state, or some of their deep-seated subconscious.
Jul. 2, 2024
The GTA 6 transition begins as GTA Online seemingly adds an easy-to-miss cosmetic from the sequel's viral trailer
GTA Online’s new necklace seems to have come straight from the GTA 6 trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Onlineseems to have added a cosmetic ripped straight from theGTA 6trailer, evidently kickstarting the transition into a new era for the online game. As much as I’ve pored over the explosiveGTA 6 trailerfrom December, I can take no credit for this admittedly very subtle detail.
Jul. 2, 2024
The Kylo Ren Easter egg in The Acolyte is "there on purpose," teases showrunner
Leslye Headland talks the mysterious Kylo Ren reference in The Acolyte episode 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland has talked about thatmysterious Kylo Ren referencein episode 5 – and, though she’s pretty tight-lipped on what it all means, itisthere for a reason. At the end of the episode, Qimir,unmasked as the Sith Lord, takes Osha as a student.
Jul. 2, 2024
The new R-rated Hellboy trailer looks like a low budget horror film – and perhaps that's what this franchise needs to be right now
Opinion | A lower budget, but comics faithful adaptation, might be the way forward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ve likely already seenthe new Hellboy trailerby now – a one-minute and ten-second teaser that hints at the very different tone this latest installment is taking. For those who associate the Hellboy franchise with the visual invention, evocative fantasy, and touches of comedy that Guillermo del Toro brought to the first two films, this apparent shift to straight up R-rated horror may come as a bit of a shock.
Jul. 2, 2024
The Sandman season 2 adds Game of Thrones and The Conjuring stars – and Steve Coogan as a talking dog
The long-awaited Sandman season 2 is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sandman season 2has added a slew of gods and goblins to its cast – and we couldn’t be more excited. Netflixannounced eight new cast members today along with the caption, “Welcome to the Dreaming.” Ruairi O’Connor (The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) is Orpheus, the poet, musician, and oracle; Freddie Fox (House of the Dragon) is Loki, the trickster god; Clive Russell (Outlander) is Odin, father of Thor; and Laurence O’Fuarain (The Witcher: Blood Origin) is Thor, god of thunder.
Jul. 2, 2024
The struggling studio behind cozy MMO Palia now belongs to the company that's still keeping EverQuest alive after 25 years
EverQuest studio Daybreak itself recently laid off a small number of its workforce When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Singularity 6, the independent developer behind the cute and cozy MMO Palia, has been acquired by Daybreak Game Company, the company known for running some of the biggest and most enduring MMOs including EverQuest and The Lord of the Rings Online.
Jul. 2, 2024
There are 5 expansions that changed the face of video games – here's why Shadow of the Erdtree is one of them
Opinion | The best expansions are still worth talking about 25 years later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During my first half-hour in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, I couldn’t stop whistling ‘Liquidator’ by Harry J. Allstars. Those old enough may have their own fond memories of the reggae instrumental toe-tapper from when it first released in 1969, but my cherished recollections came 30 years later at the turn of the millennium.
Jul. 2, 2024
You're not supposed to start Shadow of the Erdtree at level 1 with no gear, but one Elden Ring player proved it's possible with very careful planning
With some patience and a smart strategy, even the Dancing Lion stood no chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were worried about being under-leveled forElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, then don’t be, as one talented player has proven that you can waltz into the Realm of Shadow at the lowest possible level, with no equipment to your name, and still triumph.
Jul. 2, 2024
This popular fan-made Pokemon Emerald roguelike is getting a "soft sequel" today, with Gen 9 mons, multiplayer, and more
Trade with friends later today in Pokemon Emerald Rogue 2.0 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most popular fan-made Pokemon roguelikes is getting a massive update today with a plethora of new features, including the addition of Generation Nine Pokemon, improvements to its progression system, and even multiplayer. It’s a really neat concept, and the project already has two distinct versions – one that uses modern battling mechanics like the Fairy typing and physical/special split for individual moves, and one that uses the standard Emerald mechanics.
Jul. 2, 2024
Elden Ring now has a Bloodborne-style overhaul mod, so we can pretend that we finally have the PC port we've been begging for
Graceborne adds major aesthetic changes as well as Bloodborne-style gameplay mechanics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mod in question, which was created by Nexus Mods user corvianNoctis, is called Graceborne, and its alpha version released last month prior to the launch ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. It also brings with it visual changes such as permanent nighttime and alterations to certain enemies and bosses to better match the overall aesthetic, but there are some major gameplay changes, too.
Jul. 2, 2024
This is not a drill: Zack Snyder says the Justice League Snyder Cut is coming to theaters
Get ready to hold your bladder for 242 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas announced that the infamous Snyder Cut of Justice League is headed to theaters. “Want to see ZSJL on the big screen… stay tuned for a date,” Snyder posted onVero, along with a photo of Ben Affleck as Batman. The cast includes Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois Lane, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Ezra Miller as The Flash, Jason Momoa as Aquaman, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, and J.
Jul. 1, 2024
Hideo Kojima praises this new anime movie as one of the "most remarkable" of the past decade
Look Back has Hideo Kojima’s seal of approval When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima’s latest movie recommendation has just dropped – and it’s new anime movie, Look Back. “Look Back is one of the most remarkable anime of the past decade. I’ve written commentary for it. The original work was amazing, too,” hetweeted. “I was shaken to my core!
Jul. 1, 2024
9 years later, The Witcher 3 modders discover a brutal extended Yennefer ending that was cut from the RPG's climactic sequence
It’s bad news for the Lodge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nine years after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched, its recently-released modding kit has allowed players to uncover a cut portion of its ending in which Yennefer actively causes the downfall of the Lodge of Sorceresses. The Witcher 3 Redkitwas made available in May, granting players full mod support overCDPR’s sprawling RPG.
Jul. 1, 2024
Autopsy Simulator is one of the most realistic games I've ever played, and it shows off the best and worst of the sim genre
Opinion | Autopsy Simulator’s biggest problem was supposed to be its greatest asset When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My gripe with Autopsy Simulator is that it’s inconsistently brilliant. Sawing off a corpse’s head, pulling its brain out, and being treated to the best and most bizarre use of jiggle physics I’ve ever seen is up there as one of my favorite experiences of the year, but I also find something lacking.
Jul. 1, 2024
Cobra Kai goes global amid Miyagi's "buried secrets" in the first trailer for its final season
The Sekai Taikai is set to begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forCobra Kai season 6has arrived – and we’re not ready to say goodbye. While some rivalries, including Sam and Tory, die hard, it appears the focus is on getting the combined forces of Johnny and Daniel to play nice as the nefarious Kreese begins to enlist his own tournament hopefuls.
Jul. 1, 2024
Cyberpunk Edgerunners creator's wildly unique manga where peoples' names give them special powers is coming to Shonen Jump Plus
Rafal Jaki, showrunner of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, has written a manga coming to Shonen Jump Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shonen Jump Plus is a free manga reading app that releases original manga stories as well as serializing existing manga from other platforms. Check out theten best manga you can read right now. Comic deals, prizes and latest news
Jul. 1, 2024
Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy release date, trailer, story, and more
The final Demon Slayer arc is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s plenty to get excited about beyond that, too. The last we left them, the demon slayers and Hashira were sucked into the titular Infinity Castle. There, they’re set to face off against the demonic leader (and series villain) Muzan Kibutsuji – but what else can we expect?
Jul. 1, 2024
Demon Slayer reveals how the anime is going to end – and it's not with season 5
An Infinity Castle movie trilogy is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many would have expected a Demon Slayer season 5 announcement after the conclusion of the Hashira Training arc. Instead, the rumblings of something else entirely proved true: a movie trilogy is on the way, and it’s set to bring the years-long saga of Tanjiro to a close.
Jul. 1, 2024
Even Elden Ring legend Let Me Solo Her says Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss was "kicking my butt," but he's finally emerged victorious: "Now I rest for a bit"
The iconic Malenia slayer struggled just like the rest of us against the DLC’s toughest foe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been struggling to beatElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss, you’re not alone, because even community legend Let Me Solo Her says the DLC’s toughest foe was “kicking my butt” before he finally emerged victorious over the weekend.
Jul. 1, 2024
Final trailer for Nicolas Cage’s new horror movie with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is the scariest one yet
Longlegs is out in July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer for Longlegs is here – and it’s terrifying. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we get quick glimpses of Nicolas Cage’s titular killer, leaning into the frame ever so slightly before the trailer cuts to another shot. At one point we hear him say, in his eerie high-pitched voice, “Hello, there she is!
Jul. 1, 2024
First trailer for new Harley Quinn spin-off streaming series sees Kite Man deal with his dad, Darkseid, and a little bit of dog pee
Kite Man is flying into his own streaming series with the release of the first trailer for Kite Man: Hell Yeah! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kite Man, one of DC’s most unlikely breakout TV stars of all time, isgetting his own animated seriesspinning off from the hit streaming series Harley Quinn. The first trailer for the show, which is titled Kite Man: Hell Yeah!
Jul. 1, 2024
GameSir Kaleid & Kaleid Flux review: "This controller is built to last"
The GameSir Kaleid for Xbox is incredible value for money if you want a controller with all the necessary pro features but without hurting your bank account. Nostalgic transparent design Back buttons are ergonomically placed and satisfying to use Hall Sensor Sticks Incredible value for money Wired only Feels too light in the hands Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jul. 1, 2024
George R.R. Martin denies the Elden Ring movie rumors in a way that makes everyone think it's definitely happening
“You never heard a peep from me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R.R. Martin recently shared a very suspicious update onrumors of an Elden Ring movie, which has us very intrigued. Ina new blog postcelebrating winning an award for his work on the game’s worldbuilding with Hidetaka Miyazaki, the Game of Thrones author addressed the recent suggestion that a movie could be in the works.
Jul. 1, 2024
Gladiator 2 first look sees Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal lock swords, with an unrecognizable Joseph Quinn as a sadistic emperor
The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first official look at Gladiator 2 is here, and it looks brutal. A selection of new images have been released of the sequel’s bloodthirsty cast, led by Paul Mescal’s Lucius. TheVanity Fairstills taken from Ridley Scott’s long-awaited sequel can be seen below, and they feature Connie Nielsen back as Lucilla, Denzel Washington as Macrinus, Fred Hechinger as Emperor Caracalla, Joseph Quinn as Emperor Geta, and Pedro Pascal as Marcus Acacius.
Jul. 1, 2024
Gladiator 2 will have a connection to Russell Crowe’s Maximus thanks to Pedro Pascal’s character: "This movie has an identity that is shaped by his legacy"
The movie is out this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2 star Pedro Pascal says his character Marcus Acacius and Russell Crowe’s Maximus Decimus Meridius have something in common. “This movie has an identity that is shaped by his legacy. It wouldn’t make sense for it not to,” Pascal toldVanity Fair, describing Acacius as a fighter who “learned from the best so of course this code of honor is ingrained into his training and into his existence.
Jul. 1, 2024
Hellboy goes full horror with first look at new R-rated film with a new actor stepping in for Ron Perlman and David Harbour
Hellboy: The Crooked Man hits theaters later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Hellboy: The Crooked Man, starring Jack Kesy as the titular half-demon, has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, necks snap, tentacles strangle, and it all takes place in some pretty spooky Blair Witch-looking woods. It looks and feels a lot more like a horror movie than your typical superhero movie – which definitely has us intrigued.
Jul. 1, 2024
Henry Cavill’s new Highlander reboot sets filming date, as director teases action inspired by his work on John Wick
John Wick with swords? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toColliderrecently, theJohn Wickhelmer gave a positive update on the reboot. “We start shooting in January in Scotland, that’s why I go right after I leave,” he said at the Mediterranean Film Festival in Malta. “I go to Scotland on Monday to do the final location scout.” Little is known yet about what the new version of Highlander will be like, but we’re guessing it will draw from the original premise of an immortal Scottish swordsman tasked with saving humanity.
Jul. 1, 2024
Netflix’s new number 1 show lands perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and comparisons to Marvel’s Avengers
Supacell has topped Netflix’s streaming charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new superhero drama Supacell has topped the streaming charts after launching a few days ago. It’s taken the top spot on the most-watched TV shows list in multiple countries, and is currently number two in the UK and the US. The series created by Blue Story helmer Rapman follows five ordinary South Londoners who discover they actually have supernatural powers.
Jul. 1, 2024
Horror maestro Mike Flanagan has high praise for a supernatural show with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score: "One of the very best shows on TV"
Mike Flanagan is loving Interview with the Vampire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror maestro Mike Flanagan – the mind behind the likes of Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House – is a huge fan of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire TV show. He’s not the only one, considering the show stands at a near-perfect 98% onRotten Tomatoes, with a healthy 76% audience score.
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 3 recap and Easter eggs: Prophecies and dragon eggs
Here’s your spoiler-filled deep dive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2episode 3 sees war come to Westeros after a whole load of bloodshed in the opening two episodes. Yet, it remains a classic Game of Thrones episode, more reliant on talking strategy than enacting it, as we see the changes the new Hand of the King brings and more fallout fromthe fight between Ser Arryk and Ser Erryk.
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 has introduced Alys Rivers – who is she and why is she so important?
She’s got an interesting future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2. House of the Dragon season 2has seen Daemon Targaryen sent to Harrenhal, where he’s met an intriguing new character in Alys Rivers. In episode 3, he arrives at a crumbling castle, which is still recovering from the devastating fire, to claim it for the Blacks.
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 has introduced dragonseeds – but what are they?
Explaining the dragonseeds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 3introduced the concept of dragonseeds, episodes 5, 6, and 7 finally set the wheels in motion until we finally saw some of them take flight in the finale. Now, you might be wondering just what this means, and who the dragonseeds are. If that’s you, then we have you covered.
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 features a major cameo
Welcome back, [SPOILER] When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 features a major cameo – and it might have you wondering just what is going on. Below, we’ve dived deep into what the cameo means. Naturally, that means there aremajor spoilers ahead forHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 3. Turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 features a major Game of Thrones Easter egg
The latest episode includes a shout out to a major Game of Thrones character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 features a majorGame of ThronesEaster egg that foreshadows the events of the War of the Five Kings. Below, we’ve dived deep into what the Easter egg is and what it means, which naturally means there arespoilers for the latestHouse of the Dragon season 2episode below.
Jul. 1, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 trailer teases an epic, fiery dragon battle
House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 gets an action-packed trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 4 has an action-packed trailer, and it’s teasing a major battle from the book. In the trailer, which you can watch below, the realm prepares for theDance of Dragonsto kick off in earnest. Rhaenyra has traded her characteristic caution for an all-out attack after meeting with Alicent in episode 3, and it looks like dragons are going to take to the skies as we see Aemond in the air with the dreadedVhagar.
Jul. 1, 2024
How to play the Concord beta and when is it available?
The Concord beta is now in the Open Beta phase from July 18-21 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When is the Concord beta running? The Concord beta is divided up into two separate sessions, which will be running over consecutive weekends. These are as follows: To play the Concord Early Access beta, you need to pre-order the game through the PlayStation Store, PlayStation Direct,Epic GamesStore, or Steam, after which you’ll be sent an email –this will contain codes for you and four of your friends so you can all access the beta early!
Jul. 1, 2024
In just 10 minutes, Blumhouse's first horror game sucked me in with its lo-fi world, seance twist, and cute but quietly messed-up art
Preview | Fear the Spotlight gets an expanded re-release under Blumhouse Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What could go wrong? Fear the Spotlight is a love letter to ’90s horror in the truest sense. Chunky, lo-fi art invites the player to fill in gaps with their imagination, and a pronounced VHS filter acts almost as a misdirect in the way it textures empty shadows.
Jul. 1, 2024
Indie game dev apologizes for having "stepped over the line with taking inspiration" from The Sims-style cozy game made by 'Asset Jesus'
“It is definitely not my intention to make a rip off of his game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The two indie developers involved have “settled our differences.” In atweet, Hacktic apologized, saying that “I can definitely understand that I’ve stepped over the line with taking inspiration,” and that “it is definitely not my intention” to “make a rip-off” of Vleugels' game.
Jul. 1, 2024
Metal Gear Solid movie gets a promising update after years of Codec silence: "I think everyone's going to be really excited and surprised"
Not even Psycho Mantis could have seen this one coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in years, we’ve received a new update on the Metal Gear Solid movie. On whether it’ll be the pinnacle of video game adaptations, he added, “I think everyone’s going to be really excited and surprised. I think getting Metal Gear right will obviously be amazing because I think it’s a lot more meditative than some of the other adaptations.
Jul. 1, 2024
They thought it might not work, but the dev behind beloved Pokemon game's fan-made remake now says that adding its iconic commentator "is 100% possible"
The fan-made remake of this 17-year-old spin-off just got way more exciting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Battle Revolution fan taking matters into their own hands andmaking their own remake of the 17-year-old spin-offtitle has now confirmed that it’s “100% possible” to add the iconic voiced commentator to the game, something which they initially thought might not work.
Jul. 1, 2024
New trailer for twisty M. Night Shyamalan horror sees Josh Hartnett cause chaos and carnage at a pop concert
Trap releases in early August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Hartnett holds people hostage and makes a bomb with a deep fat fryer in the new trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s new horror-thriller Trap. Offering up a lot more scenes thanthe first promo, but still keeping its undoubtedly twist-filled story beats predictably close to its chest, the clip, which you can watch below, sets up the premise as the previous one did: Hartnett’s character takes his daughter to see her favorite singer, Lady Raven, live, only to realize that the police have orchestrated the whole thing as a plot to capture elusive serial killer ‘The Butcher’.
Jul. 1, 2024
Nintendo plans to beat the scalpers with the Switch 2 with one cunning trick - just make enough consoles from the start
More consoles, no problems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unsurprisingly, Nintendo doesn’t want its Switch successor to be scalped and resold by those hoping to turn a profit, so the company has a simple but effective plan to prevent that from happening – simply make enough of the consoles in the first place. While not as extreme as the PS5 situation, it’s easy to forget that the Nintendo Switch had long periods of time where it was out of stock, too.
Jul. 1, 2024
One line in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 foreshadows a major book moment for Daemon
An easily missed moment foreshadows a major event for Daemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 sees Daemon Targaryen settling in at Harrenhal – but one easily missed moment sets up a huge moment for him in the future. Now, the following is going to go intomajor spoilers for House of the Dragon and George RR Martin’s Fire and Blood.
Jul. 1, 2024
Where to find GTA Online ATM locations to deposit your cash
ATMs in GTA Online can be found in many locations, but you don’t actually need to visit them to deposit your cash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding one of the GTA Online ATM locations can feel important if you’re carrying around a large amount of cash, as some of this can be stolen from you by other players if they kill you or send a mugger to attack you.
Jul. 1, 2024
One Piece season 2 is now filming, and Netflix has released a special BTS video to celebrate
The cast have landed in Cape Town, South Africa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming has officially begun onOne Piece season 2and to celebrate,Netflixhas shared a cute, behind-the-scenes video of the cast heading out to Cape Town for the shoot.“It’s happening, Nakama!” the show’s Twitter said, alongside a pirate flag emoji. “From around the world, our Straw Hats have reunited to begin filming their epic season 2 adventure!
Jul. 1, 2024
Palworld dev begs fans not to argue about player counts as the survival game gets a boost from the Sakurajima update: "Palworld had 2mil, then it had 15k, now it has 140k"
“It doesn’t matter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld is enjoying a substantial boost to its player numbers thanks to the launch of its first major update, but its community manager is asking players not to worry about defending it from criticism over an overall drop in players from its huge peak earlier this year. After Palworld launched into early access in January, it surged to more than 2 million concurrents - enough to establish it as the second most-played game by concurrents in the platform’s history.
Jul. 1, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 jumps back into Steam's top 10 thanks to a Summer Sale discount that's one of the lowest-ever prices on Rockstar's open-world Western epic
20 bucks will net you hours of gametime and a decent chunk of change When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2has jumped back into Steam’s top ten charts, all thanks to a Steam Summer Sale discount that’s an almost historic low for Rockstar’s Western. Thanks to the summer sale, Steam’s top seller chart is pretty volatile right now.
Jul. 1, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree nearly killed Elden Ring's best mod, but while it's "not perfect," it's finally back to help you carve your way through the DLC with a friend
Seamless Co-op is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s super-popular Seamless Co-op mod was temporarily broken by the release ofShadow of the Erdtree, but now its developer says it’s back. In a message on the Seamless Co-op Discord (viaPCGamer), moderator Dalvik shared a note from the mod’s creator, Luke Yui, saying that while the mod is “not perfect, it has reached a state where it can be used to play Elden Ring and the DLC in co-op.
Jul. 1, 2024
Shigeru Miyamoto wants Nintendo to have a hit the size of Breath of the Wild or Animal Crossing: New Horizons every "3-5 years"
The good news? The Switch already has 4 of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo veteran Shigeru Miyamoto says the gaming giant will find long-term success if it can find “one big hit every three to five years.” In aninterviewearlier this year with Earthbound creator Shigesato Itoi (translated by DeepL), Miyamoto explained how he still speaks at seminars for new employees every year.
Jul. 1, 2024
Stranger Things star says it's taking a "long time" to shoot the final season because it's "basically eight movies"
Stranger Things season 5 is set to be epic in scale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Maya Hawke has teased the epic scale of the upcoming final season, saying that the next batch of episodes feels more like multiple movies. “It takes a long time to write each season and a long time to shoot them,” Hawke, who plays Robin Buckley in the hit Netflix series, told thePodcrushedpodcast.
Jul. 1, 2024
Supacell season 2 release date, cast, and everything else we know about the Netflix superhero show's return
We may not be able to see the future, but we can still try to work out what lies ahead for Michael and co… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supacell, Netflix’s hit superhero show, has officially beenrenewed for season 2. The streamer confirmed the news on August 13, with creator Rapman hinting at what he’s got planned for the series by referring to the first chapter as his “Batman Begins”.
Jul. 1, 2024
Team Fortress 2 has announced just what it needs to win back players' favor after being ravaged by bots for months: A Funko Fusion crossover
Funko Fusion’s Team Fortress 2 DLC is not going over well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Funko Fusion is getting Team Fortress 2 DLC ahead of its release later this year and boy oh boy are fans ofValve’s beleaguered FPS unhappy about it. I can’t entirely blame them either.Team Fortress 2 has been absolutely ravaged by botsand itsSteam ratinghas been in free fall for months, with recent reviews being ‘Overwhelmingly Negative’ for the first time in its 17-year run at the time of writing.
Jul. 1, 2024
The 25 best thriller movies to send a shiver down your spine
From Old Boy to The Departed, here are the 25 best thriller movies to keep you in suspense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only the most hardened of film fans can brave the best thriller movies of all time. No other genre can make your hands grip the armrest, stiffen your back, and cause you to feel uncomfortably sweaty with tension.
Jul. 1, 2024
The Boys' personalized ads joke in season 4 episode 5 was inspired by a real Amazon request, says creator
“We said no thanks, but we’re definitely making a joke about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After season 4’s most recent episode, ‘Beware the Jabberwork, My Son’, aired, creator Eric Kripke took to Twitter to reveal that one of its most meta gags was actually inspired by a real-life request from Amazon. In the latest instalment, there’s a scene where A-Train (Jessie T.
Jul. 1, 2024
The latest episode of House of the Dragon features a devastating Alicent and Rhaenyra parallel
There’s a heart breaking parallel in House of the Dragon season 2, episode 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon fans have spotted a devastating parallel between Alicent and Rhaenyra inseason 2, episode 3. Now, the following will delve intomajor spoilers for the new episode. Turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the new installment, Rhaenyra takes a huge risk and travels from Dragonstone to King’s Landing so she can meet with Alicent.
Jul. 1, 2024
"Nerf inevitable": Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree players around the world are dunking on bosses using the DLC's absurd new dueling shields
There’s a good chance this gets nerfed, and a non-zero chance it’s bugged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ifoverpowered perfumeandcheesy spellsaren’t your thing, maybe the latest and safestShadow of the Erdtreeinsta-win button will win you over. It turns outElden Ring’s new dueling shields can destroy even the toughest bosses almost one-sidedly, with little to no room for counterplay or user error.
Jul. 1, 2024
This gorgeous new Sega Genesis game is out of control on Kickstarter: fully funded in 19 minutes, and already approaching 5x its goal at $71,000
ZPF is the latest project from retro developer Mega Cat Studios When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In yet another staggering show of enthusiasm from the retro gaming crowd, a newSegaGenesis (Mega Drive for non-US readers) was just announcedon Kickstarterand is enjoying an absolute funding blitz. ZPF is the latest project from famed retro dev (in this case publisher) Mega Cat Studios, known for its lengthy catalogue of modern games released on retro consoles.
Jul. 1, 2024
This JRPG from two Final Fantasy legends is secretly Nintendo's best announcement of the summer
Opinion | Fantasian Neo Dimension is finally escaping Apple Arcade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. June’sNintendo Directwas jam-packed with major announcements. We were shown a new 2D Zelda game – with the titular character taking the lead role for the first time since the CD-i – along with our first real look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, a brand new Mario & Luigi title, and much more.
Jul. 1, 2024
One of 2024's most beloved anime shows is returning – and the continuation's already got a streaming home
Kafka and co will be back for more Kaiju No. 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, Kaiju No. 8 fans! More manga-inspired monster mayhem is on the way. Following the anime adaptation’s season 1 finale, Crunchyroll announced that “a sequel” was officially in production and that it’d stream the continuation exclusively across more than 200 countries. While the platform didn’t confirm a broadcast date, it did share a (super) short teaser video that hints at what’s to come…
Jul. 1, 2024
You don't need Scadutree Blessings to beat Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, as long as you're prepared to match this streamer's 516-death, 16-hour attempt at the final boss
The real final boss was the patience needed to attempt this run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceElden Ring’s DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree, launched last month, one main piece of advice has been shared over and over again – use your dang Scadutree Blessings. However, one streamer has now proven that you don’t need to use any at all, as long as you have anenormousamount of patience.
Jun. 30, 2024
Bounty Star feels like Armored Core in the Wild West, and while the combat's great it's the Monster Hunter and Stardew Valley vibes that really grabbed me
This is the mech-infused Cowboy Bebop game I didn’t know I needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I sat down to play Bounty Star duringSummer Game Fest, I was sold the instant I realized this was a Wild West-themed mech game with big Cowboy Bebop energy all about a very sad old bounty hunter named Clem. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a collection of vibes so laser-targeted toward me, specifically, and luckily the actual gameplay feels like a genre blend just as compelling.
Jun. 30, 2024
Bungie heard the feedback on your favorite activities, so Destiny 2 will be "building on the Coils and the Onslaughts" going forward
Loot-heavy, fan-favorite activities have been folded into Bungie’s plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 got true loot rain in the beloved Coil activity, and back in JanuaryBungiesaid it was prepared to make it rain again. Speaking withEdge magazineina new feature on the making of The Final Shape and the future of Destiny 2, Bungie stresses how positive feedback to activities like the Coil and Onslaught has informed its plans.
Jun. 30, 2024
New Starfield mod will let you become a fiendish Fable-style landlord again and completely overhauls the RPG's financial systems
A stock market and loan sharks are also incoming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newStarfieldmod overhauls the game’s financial systems to let you to roleplay as the capitalist scumbag that probably still exists in the far future. Starfield’s base game had pretty bare money-related features. You could take out a loan, mortgage a house, and act as a debt collector for a few missions, but now, the new StarFinance mod borrows features from a bunch of different games to buff up the RPG experience.
Jun. 30, 2024
PSA: Eating pizza as a certain race in Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail can lead to horrible (and hilarious) spaghettification
The Au Ra are deadly allergic Italian food When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Public warning: don’t eat pizza inFinal Fantasy 14… unless you want a mini black hole to open up around your character’s nose, causing horrid but hilarious disfigurement. Final Fantasy 14 introduced abeautiful graphical overhaulalongside its new summery expansion Dawntrail, but the update seems to have broken a couple of pre-existing animations, which I’m not complaining about because the results are expectedly brilliant.
Jun. 30, 2024
Silent Hill creator says he wouldn't be "unsatisfied" if Slitterhead was his last game because his "last mission" is to "leave a path for these younger creators"
“Obviously I’m not saying this is my last game,” Keiichiro Toyama adds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keiichiro Toyama - the director and writer behind the original Silent Hill, Siren, and both Gravity Rushes - is now working on another new concept in the form ofSlitterhead, a disturbing, body-hopping action-horror game. With such an influential resume behind him, the famed dev wouldn’t be “unsatisfied” if it were to be his last directorial role.
Jun. 30, 2024
Steam Summer Sale discounts almost all of the platform's 50 best-reviewed JRPGs with Final Fantasy, Persona, and Like A Dragon going for up to 80% off
You get a JRPG and you get a JRPG and… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our annual batch of scorching hot deals is back in the form of the Steam Summer Sale, which offers boatloads of big discounts on quite literally thousands of games. The Witcher and Dragon Age trilogies are both cheaper than a Tesco meal deal, but if we turn our gaze to some similarly great JRPGs instead, we’ll find just as juicy savings.
Jun. 29, 2024
10 years later, The Sims 4 is finally getting its long-requested polyamory feature in a free update alongside the new Lovestruck expansion
Love is in the air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AlongsideThe Sims 4’s steamy new expansion pack Lovestruck, EA reveals that it’s releasing a free update containing one of the community’s most requested romance features - polyamory. Next month brings truly exciting times for us Simmers - not only isEA’s spiciest expansion pack yetdropping, but the life sim’s developer is also finally adding polyamory to the game.
Jun. 29, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta's visual filters let you replicate the original MGS 3's PS2 look
The yellowy-green filter returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “After the new trailer, some commenters said they would like to play with the colors from the original,” producer Noriaki Okamura explained in the most recent Metal Gear - Production Hotline episode onYouTube. “We do have multiple color filters you can change between, applicable whether you are playing with New Style or Legacy Style,” he continued, referring to the updated control settings and the old ones from the PS2 release that are both in the remake.
Jun. 29, 2024
A legendary twinblade might be Shadow of the Erdtree's "most-hidden weapon," but Dark Souls 2 Pickaxe fans would like to have a word about that
I need to see a man about a pig When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What oneElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeplayer claims is “hands down the most hidden weapon I’ve ever found” in aFromSoftwaregame has Dark Souls 2 fans crawling out of the woodwork to remind us all about its infamous pickaxe. This article contains minor Elden Ring spoilers.
Jun. 29, 2024
After 25 years, one of the OG anime visual novels has finally hit Steam with its first official English translation
Time to uguu like it’s 1999 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A quarter-century after its original release, Kanon - one of the most celebrated visual novels ever made - has finally hit Steam with its first official English translation. Kanon puts you in the shoes of a high school boy who has recently returned to a town he had visited seven years earlier.
Jun. 29, 2024
Starfield's Premium Edition gets discounted to $70, which basically makes the Shattered Space DLC free before it even launches
The DLC includes other stuff besides the DLC, but it’s definitely the main event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Premium Edition ofStarfieldhas been givena 30% discount on Steam, dropping the price to $69.99, the same price as the base game at launch. The deal is good until July 11. Although it’s admittedly a slightly cynical take, it’s also quite true that thisStarfield Premium Editiondiscount essentially makes the to-be-released Shattered Space DLC, which is included in the package, free, since you’d pay the same price at retail for the standard edition of the game that doesn’t include the expansion.
Jun. 29, 2024
As it teases Destiny 2 Year 11 with the codename Frontiers, Bungie talks what's next for its MMO: "We want to get back to expanding our worlds and world-building"
In what sounds like a big way, Bungie returns to “expanding the universe of Destiny in general” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This interview originally appeared in Edge Magazine. For more fantastic in-depth interviews, features, reviews, and more delivered straight to your door or device,subscribe to Edge. In an interview withEdge magazineas part of a big feature onthe making of The Final Shape and what’s next for Destiny 2, assistant game director Robbie Stevens explains that “all of the content coming in Year 10 is the catalyst for what happens next in Destiny 2.
Jun. 29, 2024
Elden Ring legend Let Me Solo Her is also getting their butt whooped by Shadow of the Erdtree's Rellana, Dancing Lion, and final boss, so they "got some help from summons"
How the turns have tabled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not just you -Elden Ring’s legendary hero Let Me Solo Her (orshould it be Let Me Solo Him now?) is also struggling with a bunch of bosses featured in the mega-expansionShadow of the Erdtree. For the untarnished among us, Let Me Solo Her/Him gained somewhat mythical status within the game’s community, as the naked figure clad in nothing but a jar head showed up in thousands of players' games to help them beat the base Elden Ring’s infamously tough Malenia boss fight - hence the name: they soloed Malenia over and over and over again like a pair of cosmically connected foes.
Jun. 29, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3's remake retains the original cast, but reconstructs some old 2004 clips for new voice lines
Only for the tutorialization, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is being remade in fancy fashion with this year’s upcoming Metal Gear Solid Delta, which is not only keeping the entirety of the original voice cast but also adding in totally new lines using old, previously unused clips. During the most recent Metal Gear - Production Hotline episode, producer Noriaki Okamura confirmed that “for both Japanese and Engine, the story of the game and all the voice acting will be the same,” and the team atKonami"definitely didn’t do any recasting.
Jun. 29, 2024
"Metal Gear is dead, and you killed it" - MGS3 remake producer shares the "honest opinions" fans have sent Konami about the revival
“We understand, because we’re fans too” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newbroadcastfromKonamihas revealed a few details on Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and the devs have taken the opportunity to share some of the feedback they’ve received from fans. After soliciting questions and comments on the current Metal Gear slate a few months ago, Konami got “an even greater response than we were hoping for, and many people shared very supportive messages,” as production producer Noriaki Okamura explains.
Jun. 29, 2024
After just two weeks, Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance enters Steam's highest-rated JRPG chart
SMT 5 still has a long way to go before it catches up to Persona at the top of the charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, the juicy mega-re-release for (obviously) Shin Megami Tensei 5, has already wormed its way into Steam’s best-rated Japanese role-playing games chart a mere two weeks after its launch.
Jun. 28, 2024
5 ways the new Superman movie costume blends details from over 80 years of comic book history, all the way back to 1938's Action Comics #1
From Superman’s first appearance to his rebooted modern era, the new Superman movie suit draws on decades of comic book designs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newset photos showing David Corenswet in costume as Supermanwhile filmingJames Gunn’s new reboot filmin Cleveland have surfaced, and thenew super-suitis on full display (albeit without any post processing). And along with the obvious differences from the previous cinematic super-suit, worn by Henry Cavill, there are some big nods to many elements of Superman’s costume from different comic book incarnations over the years.
Jun. 28, 2024
A starter guide to Scribing in The Elder Scrolls Online
With the Gold Road expansion, The Elder Scrolls Online integrates a new system that lets you craft powerful bespoke spells. But you’ll need to work for it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scribing is the latest system to join The Elder Scrolls Online’s already dense repertoire. In a process that may bring back fond memories of Morrowind - which allowed for a spectacular amount of granularity with its spellcrafting - scribing lets you use a range of unique skills and spells, called Grimoires, to build out into super-bespoke abilities using a wide variety of Scripts.
Jun. 28, 2024
After the vitriol aimed at Assassin's Creed Shadow's Yasuke, Ubisoft's CEO denounces "hateful acts" toward devs
“I want to make it clear that we, at Ubisoft, condemn these hateful acts,” says Yves Guillemot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the vitriol aimed atAssassin’s Creed Shadowsin recent weeks,Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot has denounced the “malicious and personal online attacks” directed at the publisher’s developers. Let’s do an Animus-style rewind to catch up first. Assassin’s Creed fans have clamoured for a stealthy stabathon set entirely in Feudal Japan ever since the series' early days, and this year’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed Shadows is finally doing just that.
Jun. 28, 2024
All Shadow of the Erdtree NPC questlines
From Ansbach to Hornsent to Thiollier, here’s every NPC quest you can find in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree NPC questlines are spread throughout the entirety of Elden Ring’s Realm of Shadow, with characters like Leda, Hornsent, Count Ymir and Igon spread around to find. There’s a huge variety of quests too - some have choice built into them, some are timed, some intersect with others and they’re all of different lengths, but ultimately Shadow of the Erdtree has an incredibly dense selection of NPC questlines, all laid out in ourspoiler-freeguide below, where we show you where to start them, and when you have to complete them by.
Jun. 28, 2024
All Warhammer Age of Sigmar 4th edition rules changes, compared
What’s new? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer Age of Sigmar’s newest edition features several significant rule changes, most of which are designed to streamline gameplay without sacrificing strategy or depth. Changes to the popular fantasy warfare game by Games Workshop includes everything from how players build their armies to controlling objectives and scoring victory points. As with so many of thebest board gamesthese days, the majority of changes are made with an eye towards simplifying the rules, mostly by better defining various abilities and when they can be activated.
Jun. 28, 2024
All Zenless Zone Zero codes and how to redeem them
All active Zenless Zone Zero redemption codes for Polychrome, Denny, and more, plus how to claim them online or in-game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Zenless Zone Zero 1.4 livestream code has been added, which will expire onDecember 7 at 8am PST / 11am EST / 4pm GMT. Zenless Zone Zero codes are regularly in demand, as they are often difficult to find but when you have them they can give you a healthy boost in this gacha adventure.
Jun. 28, 2024
Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro review: "Of everything I've tested so far in 2024, it's the standout"
Incredibly quick Heated resin vat 14K resolution Sleek design Not so good for massive models Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I wasn’t expecting to fall head over heels for the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro. Yes, it prints at a crisp 14K resolution. It also touts high speed results.
Jun. 28, 2024
As the My Hero Academia manga comes to a close after 10 years, Kohei Horikoshi shows what it means to write a superhero story with a definitive ending
Opinion | Kohei Horikoshi is bringing his long-running story full circle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One trademark of American superhero comics, the kind that manga series My Hero Academia has obviously taken some inspiration from, is that they rarely end. Sure, certain storylines wrap up and a character might even kick the bucket from time to time (only to usually be revived later on) but most operate within an eternal narrative.
Jun. 28, 2024
Balatro's creator nearly didn't bother optimizing the roguelike for Steam Deck - but it's now one of the handheld's most-played games alongside Elden Ring and Stardew Valley
Joining the big leagues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatrois dangerously perfect for the Steam Deck (and the Nintendo Switch, speaking of handhelds). Many a lunch break and sleepless night has been spent staring into its card decks, chasing its big numbers, and deceptively whispering “just one more game” half a dozen times, but it almost wasn’t optimized for the platform.
Jun. 28, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 hits its lowest-ever price in the Steam Summer Sale, in case you needed another reason to play this all-timer RPG
Buying into a deal this smart might offer +1 INT When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve somehow not playedBaldur’s Gate 3yet, you’ve now got even less of an excuse, as Larian’s world-beating CRPG is now available at its lowest-ever price thanks to the Steam Summer Sale. As publishing director Michael Douse flagged on Twitter earlier today, Baldur’s Gate 3 is available at 20% off - the game’s “deepest discount yet.
Jun. 28, 2024
Concord devs defend PSN requirement after Helldivers 2 backlash: "The goal is for players to come together"
“For that cross-play and cross-progression to work, that’s a layer that needs to be there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis rapidly expanding its offerings on PC, and part of that push is an effort to get more players signed up forPlayStation Network.Helldivers 2 walked back its post-launch plans for a PSN requirement, but Concord - the upcoming 5v5 FPS from a team of Destiny veterans - aims to make PC players sign up with PSN from the start.
Jun. 28, 2024
Days Gone studio's dev reiterates new IP plans, says "it's not fair to fans" to be "continuously getting fed false hope and poor information" about sequels
“When we have actual news to share it will come from our studio” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Days Gone may have been a popular release for Bend Studio, but the developer’s community manager has now apologized for fans being “fed false hope and poor information” about sequels while the team is “working on a new IP.” “I apologize to our Days Gone community for continuously getting fed false hope and poor information by people looking for likes.
Jun. 28, 2024
Destiny 2 is getting a new Exotic mission in a few months, and Bungie says "it is one of the biggest we've ever built"
Act 3 of Episode One: Echoes is bringing a big surprise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 has officially entered its Episode era after The Final Shape, and the third act of the ongoing Echoes Episode is packing one of the biggest Exotic missionsBungiehas ever made. Speaking withEdge magazineas part of a longer feature onthe future of Destiny 2, assistant game director Robbie Stevens reveals “we have an Exotic mission coming in Echoes Act Three.
Jun. 28, 2024
Dune 2 star reveals which main Hunger Games role he missed out on
Austin Butler says he “didn’t even get a callback” after he auditioned for a role in The Hunger Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Austin Butler has revealed he once auditioned for a major role in The Hunger Games, and divulged which part he went up for, too. While promoting his new dramaThe Bikeriders, theDune: Part Twoactor and his co-star Jodie Comer were asked about the more surprising gigs they’ve missed out on over the years.
Jun. 28, 2024
Elden Ring tank one-ups other Shadow of the Erdtree challenge runs with an "All Hits" playthrough that bans dodging, blocking, and flasks
The tankiest tank imaginable meets Shadow of the Erdtree’s toughest boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringchallenges are getting a little hard to top. After players beat the game’s nail-biting bosses with theirpet goldfish, aWiimote Greatsword, or byturning them all into Malenia- what can you possibly do to one-up them? One player is trying anyway with an “ALL HIT” run, and they’ve just beaten the boss that’s been absolutely wiping the floor withShadow of the Erdtreeentrants.
Jun. 28, 2024
Elden Ring's Hidetaka Miyazaki can get behind a movie adaptation, but only if he's not heavily involved
“I don’t think myself, or From Software, have the knowledge or ability” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Hidetaka Miyazaki says he’d have no problem with Hollywood adapting the video game into a movie or TV show, but only on one condition: he and the rest of theFromSoftwarenot be heavily involved. In a new interview withThe Guardian(per VGC), the studio president explained: “I don’t see any reason to deny another interpretation of Elden Ring, a movie for example.
Jun. 28, 2024
Episodes, the Dreadnaught, and Year 11: Bungie won't let Destiny 2 slow down after The Final Shape, even if it has to break the universe
Edge 399 takes us inside the making of Destiny 2: The Final Shape and into the future of Bungie’s MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Shape, the massive expansion capping off Destiny and now Destiny 2’s decade-long Light And Darkness saga, which has defined virtually the entire realm of this science-fantasy space opera cleverly disguised as an MMO shooter, couldn’t be rushed.
Jun. 28, 2024
Fallout creator Tim Cain says no amount of money or authority would get him to return to the RPG series, but he'd consider it under one condition
“I didn’t even want to make Fallout 2” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original creator of Fallout, Tim Cain, has been speaking about whether he’d ever return to the RPG series, and it all boils down to one main condition that’s nothing to do with money or authority. Rather, he says, it’d be a “personal question” of whether the hypothetical game would be different enough for him to be interested.
Jun. 28, 2024
Fantastic Four star Joseph Quinn hasn't reached out to Chris Evans or Michael B. Jordan: "It’s important to claim these opportunities as your own"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Four star Joseph Quinn hasn’t reached out to former Human Torch actors Chris Evans and Michael B. Jordan. “I haven’t gotten in touch with them – maybe I should. It’s important to claim these opportunities as your own,” Quinn toldMen’s Health. “I think they both did incredible jobs, and I’m definitely aware of how much this role means to a lot of people, and how successful they were in portraying him.
Jun. 28, 2024
Following his MCU casting, Giancarlo Esposito has his say on the one character fans kept linking him with
X doesn’t mark the spot for the Breaking Bad actor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Giancarlo Esposito’s Marvel debut is seemingly imminent and, now, the Breaking Bad and The Boys actor has addressed a fancasting favorite that he’s been linked with for years. “The fans really started the Professor X rumor and I loved it. I went along for the ride because I love the fans,” Esposito toldComicBookabout the mutant-shaped speculation surrounding his career plans.
Jun. 28, 2024
Hate superhero movies? 35 movies to change your mind
For anyone fatigued by avengers who assemble, these rebel superheroes might save your movie night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If superheroes saving the world from VFX-heavy bad guys has you feeling numb, you’re not the only one. While superhero movies are easily the most popular movie genre of the 21st century, constant domination has made more than a few people feeling fatigued.
Jun. 28, 2024
How to beat the Shadow of the Erdtree Scadutree Avatar boss
The Scadutree Avatar in Elden Ring is a giant sunflower boss at North edge of the map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Scadutree Avatar boss fight is an encounter that’s easy to miss, as the Avatar is tucked away at the Scadutree Base area to the north of the Shadow Keep. And finding it is one thing - even once you get there, there’s a three-storey sunflower trying to hammer you into the ground like a tent peg, a worthy challenge for one of theShadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses.
Jun. 28, 2024
How to complete Destiny 2 Excision, even on Grandmaster
Excision rounds off The Final Shape’s story, but you can also complete it on Grandmaster for the Ergo Sum catalyst When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Excision mission is the climactic, 12-player finale to The Final Shape and you can complete it on Grandmaster too. While the regular version of Excision offers you a chance of getting Pale Heart gear and even some Exotics, the Grandmaster version is unique challenge inDestiny 2that can get you more Ergo Sum rolls and the exclusive Exotic Catalyst for the sword.
Jun. 28, 2024
You don't need to git gud, you just need a mice cleanup - FromSoft blames possible Elden Ring performance issues on mouse-related apps
You might be able to improve Shadow of the Erdtree’s framerate yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree’s performance woes might be down to mouse-related apps running in the background, developerFromSoftwarehas warned, though there’s no clue as to which apps could be causing the issue. Best check your PC for any mouse-related apps you might have running, as well as your wires for actual mice - just in case.
Jun. 28, 2024
Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine gets ready to sink his claws into an X-Men villain in new Deadpool and Wolverine teaser
Snikt, snikt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDeadpool and Wolverineteaser has set up a decades-in-the-making fight for Hugh Jackman’s claw-wielding mutant. The minute-long trailer, which you can see above, features much of the same footage that we’ve seen before in its first half, including Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool reminiscing over his found family and Wolverine being blamed for the death of his world.
Jun. 28, 2024
Inappropriate Activity Detected fix for Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Ring “Inappropriate Activity Detected” glitch isn’t your fault (probably) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A message telling people “Inappropriate Activity Detected” in Shadow of the Erdtree coming up even when they haven’t done anything wrong has been a bug for many players since the Elden Ring expansion launched, mainly on PC. This is a message that’s supposed to come up when people are cheating, but right now some are experiencing a glitch wherein summoning or being summoned - i.
Jun. 28, 2024
Indie platformer dev accidentally sends Valve hamster-themed system requirements, including a graphics card powered by 2000 hamster brains: "I hope it works"
Still cheaper than a regular graphics card When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need a processor powered by five hamsters, a graphics card made from 2000 tiny hamster brains, and a whole lot of hopium to run an upcoming zany side-scroller, according to the system requirements accidentally uploaded to Steam by one indie developer. If those are theminimumsystem requirements then I dread to think about how many hamsters might need to be sacrificed to get the game running at peak performance.
Jun. 28, 2024
Infinity Ward animator casually shares the coolest gun Call of Duty never made: the Whizzbanger, a meme of a pistol that fires 50 cal rounds with a sledgehammer
It’s hammertime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ranon Sarono, a lead animator at Infinity Ward with credits on Modern Warfare 1, 2, and 3, has revealed a work-up of an absurd gun that Call of Duty players could only dream of using. Meet The Whizzbanger, a rightfully dubbed “monstrosity” of a weapon that fires off 50 caliber rounds every time its user whacks the back of the shell with a sledgehammer.
Jun. 28, 2024
Lego Bunnie's Outdoor Activities (77047) review: "The perfect starting point"
If you’re unsure of whether you want to commit to Lego Animal Crossing or if are hunting down a playset for your kids, Lego Bunnie’s Outdoor Activities is ideal. It’s a quick, straightforward build that’s overflowing with charm. Absolutely adorable Pretty affordable Quick and easy to construct Full of fun nods to the games Not particularly challenging Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 28, 2024
Lego Nook's Cranny & Rosie's House (77050) review: "A lovely, albeit relatively straightforward, set"
Although it’s a straightforward build on the whole, Lego Nook’s Cranny & Rosie’s House hide more than enough intricacy to delight fans. It’s also the undisputed main attraction if you combine it with other sets in the range. Lots of customization options Loads of accessories Arguably the games' most iconic location Most impressive kit in terms of size Goes well with other kits in the range Relatively straightforward Comparatively expensive
Jun. 28, 2024
Marc Spector's resurrection and return as Moon Knight explained
It’s no secret that Marc Spector is now back, but here’s how it all happened When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood Hunt #4 reaches the penultimate chapter ofMarvel’s big summer eventin which vampires have taken over the Earth, threatening to conquer and enslave all of humanity. And though things are looking somewhat hopeless, the heroes of the Marvel Universe are looking in some unlikely directions for aid.
Jun. 28, 2024
Mario and Zelda legend Shigeru Miyamoto says Nintendo's "generational handover" is "progressing smoothly," with "developers that are young and brilliant"
Miyamoto says Nintendo’s old guard is gradually handing over the torch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shigeru Miyamoto, a man who probably doesn’t need an introduction but who I will nonetheless remind you created The Legend of Zelda and Mario series, has responded to concerns about his age. Miyamoto had a different answer this time. Although he said nothing about retirement, he did acknowledge that there’s a “generational handover” happening and suggested there’s already plenty of talented new blood at the Big N.
Jun. 28, 2024
MCU star teases her future as Shuri in a potential Black Panther 3: "There's a lot coming up"
Letitia Wright has teased her MCU future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Letitia Wright has teased her MCU future as Shuri in a potentialBlack Panther 3– and though she’s being pretty coy, it sounds like we’ll be seeing her again. “Let’s just say, I would like to continue with Shuri,” Wright teased onThe View. “She’s one of my favorite characters.
Jun. 28, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake will credit Hideo Kojima and the original developers since "they're a part of these games too," and one current dev says he'd "like nothing better" than to have the OG director back
Having the original team back would be “the dream,” says Noriaki Okamura When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s producer says it’d be “the dream” forHideo Kojimaand the other original staff members to return toKonami’s stealth series in the future, but he knows “we can’t just take it for granted that everyone would work with us again.
Jun. 28, 2024
Mika and The Witch's Mountain looks like the video game version of Kiki's Delivery Service, and the whimsical Studio Ghibli-esque indie gem is coming soon
Deliver packages atop a magical broom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mika and The Witch’s Mountain, an adorable upcoming indie adventure game reminiscent of Kiki’s Delivery Service, just got a release date - and it’s not too far off. In just a couple of months, I can finally live out my witchy little dreams in Chibig’s cozy new game, Mika and The Witch’s Mountain.
Jun. 28, 2024
Mystique is the star of her own X-Men solo comic where she'll face off against MCU fan-favorite Nick Fury
Mystique is the latest X-Men character to get her own solo comic in the ‘From the Ashes’ era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CurrentThunderCatswriter Declan Shalvey will return to Marvel this fall to writeranddraw a five-issue Mystique limited series as part of the new ‘From the Ashes’ X-Men relaunch. In the newMystiqueseries, the mutant mistress of espionage will go head-to-head with Nick Fury (presumably Nick Fury, Jr.
Jun. 28, 2024
Netflix cancels a show from Dark producers, despite filming already being finished
It’s a Grimm reality for this new Netflix show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has just canceled a new fantasy show from the producers of German-language series Dark – before it even aired an episode. No plot details were given, but it was initially described byWhat’s on Netflixas a “fairy tale urban fantasy thriller” so it would, presumably, have drawn heavy inspiration from 18th and 19th Century folklore writers the Brothers Grimm.
Jun. 28, 2024
Netflix's Supacell ending explained and post-credits scene breakdown: how does it set up a potential season 2?
Writer/director Rapman’s superhero TV show is only just getting started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nurse Sabrina (Nadine Mills) suddenly discovers she has the power of telekinesis, young gang member Tazer (Josh Tedeku) is now able to turn invisible, drug dealer Rodney (Calvin Demba) essentially becomes The Flash with his power of super-speed, struggling single dad Andre (Eric Kofi-Abrefa) is given super-strength, and our lead character Michael (Tosin Cole) – a delivery driver dreaming of his future with fiancé Dionne (Adelayo Adedayo) – has the ability to teleport through time and space.
Jun. 28, 2024
News on the next Tomb Raider game and The Lord of the Rings MMO isn't "too far away," but Amazon Games doesn't want them to "be rushed out"
Amazon Games is “getting into a much more regular cadence of shipping games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Games’upcoming Lord of the Rings MMOandCrystal Dynamics' next Tomb Raider gamearen’t “too far away,” but the focus is on “quality” rather than rushing them out. There’s no word on when either of them might be releasing, but according to a newinterview with Variety, we might be finding out more about them relatively soon as Amazon Games starts “to get a more regular cadence of putting out games,” while still focusing on achieving a high quality.
Jun. 28, 2024
OG Life is Strange developer delays its new Life is Strange-style adventure to dodge the actual new Life is Strange game
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is giving Double Exposure “adequate space to shine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original developer of the Life is Strange series has announced that it’s delaying its new Life is Strange-style narrative adventure - because of the return of the OG Life is Strange protagonist. While it’s still comparatively rare for developers to admit that they’re moving release dates because of their competitors, it’s starting to happen more and more often.
Jun. 28, 2024
Originally planned in partnership with a tournament in 2023, Rugby 24 has been delayed so long that it's now Rugby 25
But the good news is that it’s out in early access today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Accompanying the news of the rename, however, is the news that the game’s long delays are finally over. Rugby 25 is launching into early access on Steam later today, June 28. 21 national teams will be available, with more coming over the course of the early access period.
Jun. 28, 2024
Poor Things director thinks his new movie can mean whatever you want it to
Big Screen Spotlight | Yorgos Lanthimos and Jesse Plemons unravel their new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InKinds of Kindness, the latest film from director Yorgos Lanthimos, people go to drastic lengths to please those they love. Blood, sweat, and tears are spilled in equal measure, but Lanthimos has a much more laid-back approach to the opinions of others.
Jun. 28, 2024
Shadow Of The Erdtree isn't "too hard" – Elden Ring just made us too comfortable
Opinion | Surviving in the Realm of Shadow requires forgetting everything you thought you knew about FromSoftware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtreeis incredibly tough. Fighting Messmer is the closest I’ve ever come to chucking a controller – I settled for giving it a meek little squeeze – and if you get me started on Promised Consort Radahn, I’ll probably cry.
Jun. 28, 2024
Silent Hill creator's new action horror game Slitterhead is a rare breed that's exciting to see: mission-based, manga-inspired, and weird as it is bloody
Preview | More action than horror, Slitterhead is a whole game built around swapping bodies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slitterhead, the latest game from Silent Hill and Gravity Rush creator Keiichiro Toyama, now at his own studio Bokeh, is somehow even weirder than it looks.An accidental revealahead ofSummer Game Festshowed off a game about jumping between bodies and fighting fish- or insect-like skinwalkers as a paranormal mystery simmers in the background.
Jun. 28, 2024
Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, and more are here to prove that disco isn't dead on Marvel's eye-popping Dazzler variant covers
Marvel presents 21 bold new covers to promote Dazzler’s upcoming solo series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disco isn’t dead! At least, that’s what Marvel seems to be saying with its new series of glitzy variant covers starring some of the publisher’s biggest superheroes. A set of 21 covers has been put together to celebrate the release of mutant Dazzler’s upcoming solo series and sees the likes of Spider-Man, Deadpool, Thor, and more donning the sequins and flares and busting some moves on the dancefloor.
Jun. 28, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn says Gladiator 2 will pay homage to the original movie
The film is out this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joseph Quinn says fans of the original Gladiator have nothing to worry about when it comes to the sequel. “It was a remarkable experience. We had a wonderful gang on it – Paul Mescal, Fred Hechinger, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen returned from the previous film, and Pedro Pascal, among some other really wonderful people,” Quinn toldMen’s Health.
Jun. 28, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner teases the potential future of the Star Wars show, with "four to five major mysteries" for season 2
The story of The Acolyte could continue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland has teased the potential future of the show – and the mysteries are only going to continue. While The Acolyte hasn’t been renewed officially for season 2 (or beyond) just yet, Headland has ideas on where the story could go. Though, that doesn’t mean she’s holding anything back just now, either.
Jun. 28, 2024
The Bear season 3 review: "Equal parts delicious and depressing"
Equal parts delicious and depressing, The Bear season 3 serves up another stellar slice. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. As The Rolling Stones once said, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you might just get what you need.” That’s solid advice that has steered many a heartbroken or disappointed soul through some tough times, but in Season 3 of The Bear, we see our central trio face an even more challenging conundrum.
Jun. 28, 2024
The entire Witcher and Dragon Age trilogies are super cheap in the Steam Summer Sale, offering 200+ hours of RPGs for under $20, just in time for The Veilguard and The Witcher 4
Both series are under $10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the most wonderful time of the year for PC gamers, the Steam Summer Sale - which means RPG series likeDragon AgeandThe Witcherare temporarily massively discounted. There’s no better time than now to prepare forBioWare’s exciting release ofDragon Age: The Veilguardthis fall, and what better way is there to do so than to play the upcoming game’s predecessors first?
Jun. 28, 2024
The Sims 4 Lovestruck is EA's spiciest expansion pack yet, bringing back the iconic sex bed that introduced WooHoo to the life sim series 24 years ago
Leeb, leefuh, lurve - with extra emphasis on lurve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA reveals its upcoming Lovestruck expansion pack forThe Sims 4, and it offers a spicy ode to the longtime life sim series' original game. Back in 2000, the first entry to The Sims was released and it made waves thanks to its unique virtual dollhouse-like gameplay.
Jun. 28, 2024
This genius Elden Ring build is powerful enough to one-shot most Shadow of the Erdtree bosses: "DLC too hard btw"
Not even Messmer had a chance against this wild Elden Ring build When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An absolute mad lad is running throughElden Ring’s notoriously difficult Shadow of the Erdtree DLCand one-shotting bosses with an incredibly overpowered build, and he’s not the only one. In case you’ve been hiding fromShadow of the Erdtreefor the past week or so, Elden Ring’s new DLC is incredibly hard, so much so that it’s reignited the age-old ‘is it too hard’ debate that’s lingered aroundFromSoftwarereleases since the original Demon’s Souls.
Jun. 28, 2024
This weird indie turns questioning your faith into a weirdly wonderful playable experience
Indie Spotlight | Indika is a joyously creative and unusual exploration of some pretty deep themes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ‘wait,what?’ count is high in Indika. It’s bizarre in the best way; flinging genres flips, surrealism and fourth wall breaks around without a care in the world as it dismantles organized religion and questions faith as a whole….
Jun. 28, 2024
Well scit, we've been pronouncing Elden Ring's Scadutree wrong this whole time
“FROMSOFT YOU LINGUISTIC NERDS I LOVE YOU” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis replete with Scadus - we’ve got the Scadu Atlus, the Scadutree itself, and of course all thoseScadutree Fragments. If you’re like me, you’ve probably been pronouncing this strange, new word like “skadoo” since you first came across it. But it turns out we’ve been wrong this whole time.
Jun. 28, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Ergo Sum sword and its Exotic Catalyst
To unlock the Ergo Sum Exotic sword, you need to complete the Destined Heroes quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Ergo Sum Sword is a highly unique Exotic weapon that has lots of different Exotic perks it can randomly roll with, mashing it up with some of the game’s most iconic weapons. To get it, you need to complete the Destined Heroes quest, which is the simple but quite lengthy main endgame quest that you pick up after completing theDestiny 2 The Final Shapecampaign.
Jun. 27, 2024
"Elden Ring is really the limit": Hidetaka Miyazaki says he'd be concerned about pushing FromSoftware to make something bigger than its open-world RPG masterwork
“We’ve tapped every resource and talent that we have access to” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki says he’d “have my concerns” about pushing the studio to make a game larger thanElden Ring, which already forced him and the team to draw on “every resource and talent that we have access to.” Speaking withThe Guardian, Miyazaki assesses the size of FromSoftware against the size of Elden Ring, the studio’s biggest game by orders of magnitude.
Jun. 27, 2024
"I've had my descents into hell" - Heavy Metal artist Caza talks Arkadi and the Lost Titan, the visionary sci-fi masterpiece that took him 20 years to complete
Interview | Caza’s masterpiece gets its first ever English translation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary French-Americancomics and graphic novel publisher Humanoidsturns 50 this year. Part of its celebrations includes the first ever English translation of Arkadi and the Lost Titan - a sci-fi epic by Philippe “Caza” Cazamayou, best known for his work in the pages of Heavy Metal and Métal Hurlant, which has drawn apt comparisons to the comics of Mœbius andAlejandro Jodorowsky.
Jun. 27, 2024
20 years on, Hugh Jackman's panned vampire horror movie is getting resurrected as a TV series
It’ll offer up a modern-day take on the fictional monster hunter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fangtastic news, Van Helsing fans! The Bram Stoker creation is getting another adaptation – and this time, he’ll be hunting monsters in modern-day New York City for a TV series at CBS. The show is being written by Who Killed Jill Dando? producer Jonathan Lee, with Elementary creator Rob Doherty lined up to executive produce.
Jun. 27, 2024
60 years of Jonny Quest history will all come into play in this summer's comic reboot of the classic cartoon
Writer Joe Casey opens up about bringing back Jonny Quest 60 years after the character’s original cartoon debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jonny Quest will be the next comic revival of a classic cartoon to debut at Dynamite Entertainment, following the success of the publisher’sThunderCatsandSpace Ghostcomics. And like Space Ghost, Jonny Quest brings back a beloved Hanna-Barbera action property in a new, modern comic book context.
Jun. 27, 2024
A Quiet Place Day One ending explained: What happens? How does it link to A Quiet Place 2?
Hush now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day Oneis now out in UK cinemas, as we find out how the aliens landed in New York City. The new prequel, which stars Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o as Eric and Sam, begins on – you guessed it – day one of the Death Angel invasion. The movie follows the city trying to quickly adapt to the creatures with super sensitive hearing, as we focus on one woman’s journey through this horrendous attack.
Jun. 27, 2024
A Quiet Place timeline: When does A Quiet Place Day One take place?
It connects to another major film in the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given its name, you may be forgiven for assuming it’s pretty obvious whenA Quiet Place: Day Onetakes place on the A Quiet Place timeline. However, the answer is actually a little bit more complicated, as it’s not explicitly stated when the horror movies take place.
Jun. 27, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One director talks *that* ending: "I wanted it to feel triumphant"
Exclusive: Michael Sarnoski explains the ending of A Quiet Place: Day One When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Major spoilers for A Quiet Place: Day One below! A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski wanted to invoke some very specific emotions when writing the absolutely devastating ending to the film. “This ending was pretty early on part of how I imagined this movie playing out.
Jun. 27, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One post-credits scene explained – does the prequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around once the credits start rolling? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As with any recent blockbuster, though, you’re probably wondering: do you need to stick around after the credits start to roll? Here’s everything you need to know about A Quiet Place: Day One post-credits scene (or lack thereof…) – and don’t worry, everything here is spoiler-free.
Jun. 27, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One review – "Lupita Nyong'o and Joseph Quinn are excellent in this gripping spin-off"
Adding a dose of 28 Days Later to the mix, this is a gripping spin-off centred on a powerhouse performance. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Lupita Nyong’o heads up thisA Quiet Placeprequel, which takes place – as the title suggests – on the day blind, violent aliens come bouncing down to Earth.
Jun. 27, 2024
All the best Shadow of the Erdtree armor sets
The best armor in the Elden Ring expansion depends on your build When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Shadow of the Erdtree armor sets in Elden Ring vary depending on the build and kind of character you’re out to create, but that’s fine - as there’s more than enough options for players of any build to find a viable option out in the Realm of Shadow.
Jun. 27, 2024
An Apple TV Plus show with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score gets season 4 release date and first look
Slow Horses returns this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get ready to return to Slough House: Slow Horses season 4 finally has a release date. Gary Oldman will return as Jackson Lamb this September for the next installment in Apple TV Plus' espionage thriller and the streamer has released a first look at the new season, too, which you can see below.
Jun. 27, 2024
Andy Serkis teases his Lord of the Rings spin-off movie, says that "characters we recognize" may return
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andy Serkis has shared a bit more about his upcoming Lord of the Rings spin-off movie,The Hunt for Gollum. The film was officially announced in May, with Serkis set to direct and reprise his role as Mr. Smeagol himself. No plot details have been revealed, but a 2009 fan-made movie of the same name gives us an idea of the story, which can be found in the appendices of the original Lord of the Rings novel.
Jun. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs made the RPG "too horny" right before release because last-minute playtesters were "probably just very bad at seducing people"
Who’s complaining? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios reveals thatBaldur’s Gate 3shipped in a hilariously horny state as developers were unable to properly “seduce” companions while testing the RPG’s romance system. Smith continues, saying the devs assumed “we’re probably just very bad at seducing people” upon failing to romance companions in the second act. “So we dialed up the numbers,” he describes, “and then we shipped it.
Jun. 27, 2024
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Sarah Michelle Gellar star joins the cast of Dexter prequel
Gellar joins the cast of Dexter: Original Sin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sarah Michelle Gellar has joined the cast ofDexter: Original Sinin a special guest-starring role. Gellar is set to play Tanya Martin, the CSI Chief at the Miami Metro Police Department aka Dexter’s new Boss. The prequel series stars Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter Morgan, with Christian Slater set to play his adoptive father Harry and Molly Brown (Senior Year) set to play a young Debra Morgan.
Jun. 27, 2024
Creator behind one of Netflix's most-watched shows is making an "ambitious" new series set over 40 years
Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd is making Lions, a new BBC/HBO show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Those who have watched Netflix sensation Baby Reindeer will have been keeping tabs on what its creator and writer, Richard Gadd, does next. Now, months on from its streaming success, we have an answer – as HBO jumps on board his new project.
Jun. 27, 2024
DIE creator Kieron Gillen is "envious" of Gamemasters, which he calls "the most accessible and certainly the funniest" history of RPGs available
The new book tells the history of roleplaying games in the form of a graphic novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rise and rise of roleplaying games over the last few years has been a joy to see - particularly to those of us who were keeping the faith when the genre fell out of fashion for a while.
Jun. 27, 2024
Does the cat die in A Quiet Place: Day One?
Warning: Spoilers for A Quiet Place: Day One ahead! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you see a cat or dog in the trailer for a horror movie, it’s impossible not to get a little nervous. A Quiet Place: Day One, a prequel to the John Krasinski-directed mid-apocalyptic pics, puts a cat right in the middle of the turmoil.
Jun. 27, 2024
Elden Ring hero Let Me Solo Her says Shadow of the Erdtree isn't too hard, "many people are just too harsh" and should "use everything at their disposal"
The Tarnished people’s champion speaks the truth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree reignited debate around the ideal level of challenge not just inFromSoftwaregames but in games in general, with some arguing that the DLC throws out needless difficulty spikes andleaving negative reviewson Steam.FromSoftware has since made the expansion a bit easierby buffing early Scadutree levels (and outright pleading with players to take advantage of them).
Jun. 27, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is back up to 'Mostly Positive' Steam reviews after difficulty and performance issues gave it a 'Mixed' reception
The DLC’s reputation is improving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite a sterling response from journalistsandfrankly absurd sales numbers,Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreehas put off some players due to both its high difficulty level and its performance issues, especially on PC. It seems that Steam gamers are starting to make peace with the DLC, however, as the expansion’s rating has just clawed back from ‘Mixed’ to ‘Mostly Positive.
Jun. 27, 2024
Forza Horizon 4 tops Elden Ring on sales charts and reaches new concurrent player peak as fans flock to the open-world banger before it's delisted forever
All hail the McLaren Senna When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s best-selling games chart is giving us a battle between two genre giants, two open-world masterpieces, two of the greatest games of all time:Forza Horizon 4andElden Ring. Elden Ring has once again been dominating sales charts now that the giant expandothon Shadow of the Erdtree is out in the wild and kicking our butts.
Jun. 27, 2024
FromSoftware's next game should be full-on horror - and one sequence in Shadow of the Erdtree proves it
Opinion | The Abyssal Woods sequence might have its flaws, but there’s seeds of greatness growing amongst the trees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t let it see you.Once you are seen, there is no escape. It cannot even be touched. These are the messages scrawled on the ground when you enter the Abyssal Woods inShadow of the Erdtree, displayed at the forest’s border with all the warmth of a buckshot-peppered “trespassers will be shot” sign.
Jun. 27, 2024
Future Games Show at Gamescom to broadcast on August 21
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesRadar is thrilled to reveal that our flagship digital showcase, the Future Games Show, will return on August 21 during this year’s Gamescom event. Our Summer Showcase aired in June, featuring the latest news about a selection of scintillating titles, including exclusiveinsights from Once Human,The Casting of Frank StoneandEternal Strands, plus nine world premieres.
Jun. 27, 2024
Geralt's voice actor had no idea The Witcher 3 would be such a behemoth because "nobody knew or cared" about the first two RPGs
The Witcher 3 has now sold over 50 million copies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doug Cockle, the smokey voice behind Geralt of Rivia, never expected The Witcher series to blow up and become the cultural force it is today. Before landing the lead role inCD Projekt Red’s first Witcher RPG - itself an adaptation of a fantasy series of novels that weren’t too popular outside of Poland - Cockle’s video game experience was limited to smaller characters in RuneScape, TimeSplitters 2, and the iconic role of ‘Additional Voices’ in Perfect Dark Zero.
Jun. 27, 2024
GI Joe and Cobra are reborn in a new comic with its own continuity and an all-new character this winter
Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, and Jordie Bellaire are launching an all-new ‘Energon Universe’ GI Joe comic in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After spending close to a year rolling out its ‘Energon Universe’ of shared GI Joe andTransformerstitles, Skybound Entertainment has finally announced the launch of its ongoing GI Joe series. Written by Joshua Williamson, who has written several of the GI Joe limited series that have set the stage for the new ongoing title, GI Joe will be drawn by Tom Reilly with colors by Jordie Bellaire, the art team from Williamson’sDukelimited series.
Jun. 27, 2024
GTA and Red Dead Redemption adaptations never happened because "games made poor-quality movies," Rockstar Games co-founder says, but "it's a different time now"
“What you’ve described is you making a movie and us having no control,” says Dan Houser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the mammoth successes ofGrand Theft Autoand Red Dead Redemption, it’s somewhat surprising that neither ever made it to the big screen, butRockstar Games' former co-founder and former lead writer says that Hollywood certainly tried to make it happen.
Jun. 27, 2024
Hello Kitty Island Adventure's open-world twist on Animal Crossing: New Horizons was "really risky," but now its devs are preparing to fix its only negative feedback
Interview | “You can isolate folks on both sides and just not appeal to anyone” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Nintendo inexplicably pulled the plug onAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,Hello Kitty Island Adventure was the hero players didn’t know they needed. A life sim filled with Sanrio characters and packed with a slew of open-world ideas to differentiate it from Nintendo’s efforts, it seemed like the ideal alternative to Tom Nook’s mortgage supremacy.
Jun. 27, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki says "I absolutely suck at video games," but still got through Elden Ring by using "every scrap of aid that the game offers"
Miyazaki thinks he might have benefitted more from Elden Ring’s freedom “than anyone else” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringdirector andFromSoftwareboss Hidetaka Miyazaki may be the mastermind behind the studio’s brutal action RPGs, but he claims that as far as his own skills go, “I absolutely suck at video games.” In a newinterview with The Guardian, Miyazaki reveals that despite not normally playing through his own games after their launch, since he doesn’t want to see “issues that will bug me,” he played through Elden Ring’s story in preparation for theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC.
Jun. 27, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware games "before and after Elden Ring" will show a "clear difference," and hopes to see the studio work on "multiple projects" at once
Elden Ring was a “turning point” for the Soulslike studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki explains that asElden Ringwas a “turning point” for the Dark Souls developer, “there’s going to be a clear difference” between any preceding games and future titles from the team coming after the open-world RPG. Speaking in a recent interview withThe Guardian, Miyazaki describesFromSoftware’s smash success Elden Ring and its release as a critical moment within the studio’s history.
Jun. 27, 2024
How to complete Destiny 2 Cooperative Focus mode missions
Cooperative Focus missions add extra mechanics to certain Destiny 2 missions for greater rewards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 Cooperative Focus missions are Final Shape campaign missions that feature extra puzzles and mechanics to deal with upping the challenge. You must pass a debuff between your fireteam to prevent deaths, face challenging enemies, and struggle around limited revives too.
Jun. 27, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Microcosm Exotic weapon
You just need to complete the Convalescence: Budding quest to get Microcosm in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Destiny 2 Microcosm Exotic weapon is quite simple as you just need to complete three special co-op missions in the Pale Heart, then collect the weapon from Micah-10. Unlike some of the other new weapon quests inDestiny 2 The Final Shape, you haven’t got to forage for collectibles or complete all sorts of errands, but the Co-operative Focus missions do require you to team up with other players and can be quite long.
Jun. 27, 2024
Hunt: Showdown's design directors share their formula for live service success: "You have to be part of that experience"
Interview | Hunt’s design directors talk about playing their own game, dealing with toxic feedback, and balancing the game’s ever-expanding arsenal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the last four years, I’ve been unashamedly addicted to a multiplayer extraction shooter called Hunt: Showdown. It’s the game I’ve played the most hours of in my life so far –I surpassed 2,000 hoursat the end of last year – and I may or may not have a piece of artwork from the game tattooed on my ribs.
Jun. 27, 2024
You may call him 'Darth Teeth,' but you can't deny that this Acolyte Sith helmet replica is awesome
We’re starting to run out of space for all these cool collectibles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll soon be able to grab a replica of the helmet worn by The Acolyte Sith lord, lovingly nicknamed ‘Darth Teeth’ by Star Wars fans. Announced as part of Hasbro’s Star Wars The Black Series line, ‘The Stranger’ electronic helmet is a life-size, wearable piece with interior illumination and an hour-long display mode.
Jun. 27, 2024
Manor Lords is still "moving forward," even as the city builder's creator takes a well-deserved minibreak amid its Unreal Engine 5 move
Early access progress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lordsis still chugging towards its early access finish line, but the game’ssort-of-solodeveloper is taking a much-deserved break while making the transition to Unreal Engine 5. Manor Lords was and still is one of the year’s biggest surprises. The medieval strategy game had a record-breaking early access launch when it outperformed other genre juggernauts and has sincesold over two million copies.
Jun. 27, 2024
MMO Pokemon competitor dev in shambles as it realizes its new roguelike spinoff shares both name and genre with the new League of Legends game
Temtem: Swarm, meet League of Legends: Swarm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of MMO Pokemon competitor Temtem is ever-so-slightly quaking in its boots after realizing that its upcoming spin-off shares both a genre and name with an industry juggernaut. In a tweet earlier this week, Temtem developer Crema posted a video about its upcoming spin-off,Temtem: Swarm. A Vampire Survivors-style roguelike, Swarm pits Tems against hordes of enemies, tasking you with lasting as long as you can amid its top-down, ‘bullet-heaven’ gameplay.
Jun. 27, 2024
Nerf N-Series Pinpoint review: "Wipes the floor with old blasters"
This is comfortably the best long-range blaster Nerf has ever made. It’s far more accurate than I expected and is genuinely satisfying to use. Combine that with a surprisingly reasonable price and the Nerf N-Series Pinpoint shoots straight to the top spot. Surprisingly accurate Satisfying bolt action Comfortable and lightweight Comparatively affordable Very occasional dart jam Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 27, 2024
Netflix's brilliant new superhero show Supacell helps bring Black British culture to a global arena
Opinion | Showrunner Rapman’s new TV show is here to change the superhero genre forever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When writer/director Rapman’s new superpowered Netflix seriesSupacellopens, we see a Black woman frantically running down darkened corridors, dressed in a medical gown with surveillance watching her every move. She’s seen as helpless and terrified, but amongst the chaos, her eyes suddenly glow a golden yellow, activating her power.
Jun. 27, 2024
Netflix’s Terminator anime adds four to its cast, including Ahsoka’s Rosario Dawson
Star Wars, House of the Dragon, and The Handmaid’s Tale actors join the new Netflix anime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced its main cast for Terminator Zero, thenew animeheading to the streaming service on – when else? – Judgment Day. As per the streamer, Ahsoka’s Rosario Dawson will play Kokoro, an “advanced AI and Japan’s answer to Skynet”.
Jun. 27, 2024
Obsidian made Fallout: New Vegas in 18 months, but Avowed has taken the studio five years: "It's been a long development cycle"
What goes into making one of this year’s biggest RPGs? Time – lots of it – and a constant drive to let players do what they want, reveal the developers behind Avowed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind some of thebest RPGsof all time, is no stranger to tight turnarounds. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic 2 infamously took just over a year to create, while post-apocalyptic darling Fallout: New Vegas was given 18 months to cook.
Jun. 27, 2024
One of The Acolyte's big casualties praises the Star Wars show for killing them off: "There are so many directors that are scared to kill off their characters"
Sith hits the fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytehas had an undercurrent of violence and peril ever sinceits shocking opening scene, which saw Carrie-Anne Moss' Master Indara killed off at the hand (and blade) of Amandla Stenberg’s Mae. Despite that, not many would have predicted the bloodbath inThe Acolyte episode 5. Now, creator Leslye Headland – and those involved – have opened up on the excessive kill count on Korriban.
Jun. 27, 2024
Persona and Shin Megami Tensei lead reveals you won't be able to see every dungeon in Metaphor: ReFantazio in just one playthrough as the new JRPG offers "a lot more freedom"
You simply “can’t do it all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MastermindPersonaand Shin Megami Tensei director Katsura Hashino explains just how big Atlus' upcoming JRPGMetaphor: ReFantaziois - and why you’ll probably have to play a few times to experience every dungeon. There are only a few months left between now and Metaphor: ReFantazio’s grand release this fall, and Atlus' newJRPGsounds downright massive.
Jun. 27, 2024
Razer just dropped a whole line of Fortnite gadgets - and it’s… a lot
Blue, yellow, and llamas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not going to blend in with a more… subtle aesthetic, butRazer’s new Fortnite collaboration actually looks pretty fun. The range sees the DeathAdder V3 Pro mouse, BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Kraken V3 X headset, and Goliathus Extended Chroma plastered in bright blue and splattered with the game’s iconic yellow graffiti-style emblems.
Jun. 27, 2024
Steam Summer Sale is here with a special set of 90% "deep discounts" on 22 "all-time greats," including the true GOAT: American Truck Simulator
Another opportunity to sing the praises of ATS? Don’t mind if I do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Summer Sale is here with the usual wave of discounts across the platform’s entire catalog, but this timeValvehas something a little special: a curated selection of 22 “all-time greats” that are getting 90% discounts and a special highlight page.
Jun. 27, 2024
Street Fighter movie gets a release date just days after losing its directors
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Street Fighter movie has secured a release date – despite losing its directors earlier this month. But, earlier in June,The Hollywood Reporterrevealed that the movie’s directors,Talk to Mehelmers Danny and Michael Philippou, had exited the project. Per the publication’s sources, it came down partly to scheduling, as the Philippous brothers were focused on their upcomingA24movie Bring Her Back, starring Sally Hawkins and Billy Barratt.
Jun. 27, 2024
Survival city builder Frostpunk 2 delayed two months because devs want to improve on beta player's average "8 out of 10" rating
UI improvements, new features, and other changes are all coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frostpunk 2, the much-anticipated hybrid between city-building and survival games set in a frozen wasteland, has been delayed. “Just over two months ago, you had the chance to play Frostpunk 2 Beta, and we greatly appreciate the feedback you shared with us,” the two directors explain in a recentblog post.
Jun. 27, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom community helps Zelda superfan cook up an "ultimate no death run" where dying in either game puts you back at the start of Breath of the Wild
It’s dangerous to go alone - but that’s not stopping this fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One courageousLegend of Zeldafan is attempting what may be the most challenging run of bothBreath of the WildandTears of the Kingdomever - and if he dies once, he has to do it all over again. In a mind-boggling Redditpost, user “YaBoiNick87” details how he’s “going to attempt the Ultimate BOTW/TOTK No Death Run” soon.
Jun. 27, 2024
The Acolyte episode 5 reveals the secret ingredient to great Star Wars lightsaber battles: it's all about personality
Opinion | The latest episode of the Star Wars show is further proof that personality is key to effective lightsaber battles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following features spoilers for episode 5 of The Acolyte… The Acolytejust aired its most action-heavy episode to date,unveiling Qimir(Manny Jacinto) as Mae’s mysterious Dark Side master. Arriving in a Knights of Ren-style helmet at the end of episode 4, he quickly proves his strength against a whole squad of Jedi warriors.
Jun. 27, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner breaks down the big Sith twist in the Star Wars show's latest episode
Leslye Headland doesn’t mind if you guessed the Sith twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteshowrunner Leslye Headland doesn’t mind if you guessed the Sith twist ahead of time – in fact, she thinks it’s better that way. Now, the following containsmajor spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jun. 27, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 5 recap and Easter eggs: Marvel parodies, killer chickens, and Homelander: Super Dad
Old Stan Edgar had a farm E-I-E-I-O When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4, episode 5 – titled ‘Beware of the Jabberwock, My Son’ – picks up fromlast week’s blood-soaked fourth episodewhere we sawHomelander unleash his wrath on the scientistswho raised, or rather tortured, him as a child. This week, the scary Supe takes more of a back seat as we see Butcher and the Boys make moves on the next step of their Supe eradication plan, whilst The Seven focus on their more commercial duties, MCU style.
Jun. 27, 2024
The Boys star opens up on Homelander's lab massacre, says it's "one of the most enjoyable" moments he's had on the show
Antony Starr gets candid on Homelander’s murderous antics in season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boysviewers were left wide-eyed and queasy afterHomelander butchered a bunch of his old acquaintancesin the show’s darkest season 4 episode yet. Actor Antony Starr, on the other hand, had the time of his life filming the bloodsoaked scenes… In ‘Wisdom of the Ages’, which landed on Prime Video on Thursday, June 20, an increasingly unstable Homelander is struck by a sudden wave of nostalgia and pays a visit to the scientists who used to experiment on him when he was a child.
Jun. 27, 2024
The first "major new enemy" of the relaunched X-Men line will debut in Sentinels, starring a new incarnation of the mutant hunting robots
Some of the worst enemies of the X-Men are getting a new coat of paint as a team of human Sentinels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The massive robotic anti-mutant weapons known as Sentinels are some of the worst enemies of the X-Men, hunting down and killing or imprisoning mutantkind. But now, a new era of Sentinels will focus specifically on dangerous mutant villains in an eponymous limited series launching as part of Marvel’s new ‘From the Ashes’ era of the X-Men.
Jun. 27, 2024
The world's most patient Dark Souls 2 player has managed to complete the entire action RPG without walking anywhere, and it's just as tedious as you'd imagine
You probably don’t want to try this at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While most Soulslike players have been keeping themselves busy withElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, one dedicated player has somehow managed to get themselves through Dark Souls 2 without using their left control stick at all, outright banning walking, going up ladders, and turning themselves around freely.
Jun. 27, 2024
Ubisoft says remakes of "older Assassin's Creed games" are coming, and I demand that one of them be Black Flag
Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot says “there are worlds in some of our older Assassin’s Creed games that are still extremely rich” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remakes of older Assassin’s Creed titles are coming,Ubisoftsays. In anews updatefrom Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot, it’s revealed that a select number of undisclosed Assassin’s Creed games are getting full-on remakes, which is a series first.
Jun. 27, 2024
Vampire T'Challa takes on the forces of Atlantis as Black Panther: Blood Hunt comes to its end
Take an early look inside next week’s final issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsMarvel’s Blood Hunt eventnears its end, things continue to look bleak for T’Challa. Still in exile from Wakanda, the Black Panther is also now a vampire and under the control of the possessed Blade (himself now in the thrall of the evil bloodsucker Varnae, the Marvel Universe’s canonical first vampire).
Jun. 27, 2024
What's the virus in The Boys season 4? Neuman's Supe-killing substance, explained
The Prime Video show continues to cross over heavily with Gen V When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for bothThe Boys season 4andGen V season 1. If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Last week, The Boys season 4 featured references to a bunch of Gen V characters, from Marie, Andre, Jordan, and Emma, AKA the Godolkin 4, toTek Knight.
Jun. 27, 2024
When is A Quiet Place: Day One on streaming?
Here’s when we might be able to expect the horror prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day Oneis now out in cinemas, ready to scare audiences senseless with a prequel that shows the origins of the Death Angels invasion. However, if you’re a bit too worried about rustling popcorn during the hushed movie or you’re already desperate for a rewatch, you may be wondering when exactly the film will be heading to streaming services.
Jun. 27, 2024
With 5 million sales in 3 days, Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is rivaling the outstanding success of The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 DLC
Shadow of the Erdtree is on track to be one of the most successful DLC expansions ever released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreereached 5 million sales in just three days, which is putting it on track to be one of the most successful DLC expansions ever released. PublisherBandai Namcoand developerFromSoftwareannounced the news in a press release, saying “this milestone is the result of the tremendous support from fans all over the world, to whom we express our heartfelt gratitude.
Jun. 27, 2024
Xbox proudly claims "no console needed" in new partnership with Amazon, which brings Xbox Game Pass to Fire TV as a "low-cost, convenient, and portable option"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox has unveiled its plans to launch the Xbox app on two different Amazon Fire TV Sticks, allowing players to use Xbox Game Pass Ultimate cloud streaming to play on their TV without a console. While Game Pass cloud streaming was already available on the likes of PC, Android, iPhone, and certainSamsungsmart TVs, in anews poston Xbox Wire, Ashley McKissick, corporate vice president of Xbox experiences and platforms engineering, says the Fire Stick compatibility will offer a “great low-cost, convenient, and portable option to enjoy a huge library of incredible games.
Jun. 27, 2024
Let Me Solo Her is now Let Me Solo Him in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and he's ready to kill Messmer for you
“It’s time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringcommunity legend Klein Tsuboi – best known as Let Me Solo Her – is back, this time with an updated name and mission as he sets out on a new quest to help struggling Tarnished everywhere beatShadow of the Erdtree’s extra spicy mandatory boss, Messmer the Impaler. Anyone who’s fought Messmer will know that that’s no mean feat – he’s a fast, aggressive boss who leaves few opportunities for you to swing at him without being swiftly met with a spear or scorching flames in your face.
Jun. 26, 2024
Steam adds a feature console players have loved for years: a built-in recording tool to capture and share your gameplay, which you can try in beta today
You can use Steam’s built-in recording feature to record, replay, clip, and share your gameplay seamlessly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam is beta testing a new built-in recording toolthat lets you automatically or manually record gameplay footage and clip, replay, and share it seamlessly. Of course, versions of this have existed on PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo consoles for years, but until now Steam users had to resort to using capture cards or third-party software to record their gameplay.
Jun. 26, 2024
A Kylo Ren Easter egg is hiding in the latest episode of The Acolyte, and it's spawning some big Star Wars theories
Did you hear it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5. Make sure you’re up to date before reading on. The Acolytewasted no time this week with a brutal episode that saw several favorites killed off. Not only that, but we finally got the reveal of just who themysterious Sithhiding under the mask was.
Jun. 26, 2024
A new Star Wars theory guesses what Sol's dark secret might be in The Acolyte
Sol is hiding something When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5! Turn back now if you’re not up to date! The latest episode ofThe Acolytewas certainly shocking, with a major reveal on the identity of thatmysterious Sith Lordand two major deaths. The episode also teased Sol’s dark secret – and one theory has a good guess for just what that might be.
Jun. 26, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One director explains how the prequel sets up A Quiet Place Part 2
Exclusive: Michael Sarnoski talks putting Henri in the A Quiet Place prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski explains the film’s tie-in toA Quiet Place Part 2. “I thought it would be fun to, bring in a little bit of a connection to A Quiet Place Part 2. But I also wanted to use Henri’s character to sort of stand in for what Sam’s story could have been, that was kind of the story of this family man who wanted to escape the city,” Sarnoski tells GamesRadar+.
Jun. 26, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One director got the job because of a Nicolas Cage movie
Exclusive: Michael Sarnoski talks getting the job because of Pig, and the advice John Krasinski gave him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski says he got the job because John Krasinski loved Pig, his first-ever feature film. “John Krasinski saw Pig. I guess he liked it, because he reached out and said, ‘Hey, do you want to bring a little bit of that Pig touch to A Quiet Place?
Jun. 26, 2024
After finishing its 10-year journey, Destiny 2 comes full circle as the first gun in the series destroys PvP after it's reborn as the new Exotic Khvostov 7G-0X
The Light and Darkness saga has brought us back to where we started: gripping Khvostov When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The primordial days of the original Destiny began with a Ghost inexplicably voiced by Peter Dinklage, a wizard that may or may not have come from the moon, and exactly one gun: the trusty, rusty Khvostov assault rifle. In The Final Shape, which has capped off this MMO’s 10-year Light and Darkness saga,Bungie’s given this iconic weapon yet another chance at life as aDestiny 2 KhvostovExotic, this time as the 7G-0X model, because it’s always 7 with Bungie.
Jun. 26, 2024
After nearly 70 hours, 700 deaths, and a visit from a counselor, Kai Cenat beats Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss
He died 1,070 times over the course of the expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It finally happened – after almost 100 hours of streamingElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeand over 1,000 deaths, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has beaten the expansion’s final boss, and absolutely no one can fault his sheer willpower. Just last month, Cenat beatElden Ring– including its notoriously difficult Malenia fight – for the first time, and there’s no doubt that it was, uh, a little rough at times.
Jun. 26, 2024
All Remembrance Bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree
There’s 10 bosses in the Elden Ring DLC that drop Remembrances When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow of the Erdtree Remembrance bosses are the most powerful of all boss fights in Elden Ring, a range of mandatory and optional fights where you can get the best rewards of all: Remembrances. These special items work much the way they did in the core game of Elden Ring, where you can either destroy them for a huge amount of Runes - something you absolutely shouldn’t do - or take them back to Enia at the Roundtable Hold and convert them into new weapons and spells, some of which are some of the most powerful in the game.
Jun. 26, 2024
Apple's AAA push with Assassin's Creed, Resident Evil, and Death Stranding ports to iPhone are reportedly flopping with Mirage only selling about 3,000 copies
Only a few thousand people downloaded each When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barely anybody is buying the Assassin’s Creed, Resident Evil, and Death Stranding mobile ports that came out earlier this year, according to a new report. Apple recently made a big push during the promotion campaigns for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, and its high-end iPads when it announced that several big-budget, action-adventure games would get ported - and, stunningly, actually run - on the new handhelds.
Jun. 26, 2024
Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure had me curious at its reveal, but its clever puzzles and gorgeous art sold me so hard I've been thinking about it for months
Preview | I’ve not stopped thinking about the unusual adventure game since I first played it in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the moment it was revealed, I’ve had my eye on Arranger: A Role-Puzzling Adventure from developer Furniture & Mattress. With detailed, colorful art from Braid’s David Hellman to its movement-based tile puzzles, I had a feeling it would be exactly the sort of game I’d be interested in before I ever played it earlier this year.
Jun. 26, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail looms, fans gather to wave goodbye to the expansion that ended a 10-year saga
Farewell to Endwalker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 players are bidding farewell to Endwalker in the best way they know how: by getting together for big group photos. Below, you can see a sample of Final Fantasy 14 players getting together for huge group photos and shouting “Goodbye Endwalker” in unison. I’d bet good money on Free Companies having come together all at once to commemorate Endwalker’s farewell and Dawntrail’s imminent launch in some of the screenshots we’re seeing just below.
Jun. 26, 2024
As Nintendo moves on from Tears of the Kingdom, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom beats both Doom: The Dark Ages and Gears of War as this summer's most wishlisted game
Look, listen! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echoes of Wisdomis gearing up to be another bigLegend of Zeldarelease, with Nintendo’s upcoming game reportedly already dominating charts as this summer’s most wishlisted reveal. It’s a wonderful time to be a Zelda stan, with last year’s monumental Tears of the Kingdom release and now the upcoming Echoes of Wisdom launch. Nintendo’s new entry in the iconic series marks the arrival of the first-ever Zelda game to feature the titular princess as its main, playable protagonist - a massive deal for the 38-year-old franchise.
Jun. 26, 2024
As the 10-year wait for Dragon Age: The Veilguard ends, RPG veteran says AAA series like GTA show how a big gap between sequels "can actually improve the impact" of each release
There are “reasons why” big developers space games out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingBioWare’s monumental reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, the lengthy wait for the beloved series' fourth entry is finally coming to a close - and there’s a good reason why the new RPG has taken so long, according to veteran lead Mark Darrah. Speaking in his recentpodcaston AAA games and why they “take so long” to release, formerDragon Ageexecutive producer Mark Darrah explains developers' reasons for spacing launch dates so far apart.
Jun. 26, 2024
Bandai Namco says "there are things I can't reveal at the moment" about a new Tales of game, sending RPG hopefuls wild
“Woahhhhhh” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Tales game might potentially be in the works atBandai Namco. As translated byAutomaton Media, a Bandai Namco representative apparently responded by saying: “There are things I can’t reveal at the moment, but please look forward to upcoming announcements.” As the Twitter user themselves notes, this is very different from the standard “we’re considering it,” or “please stay tuned” comments from companies regarding things they can’t comment on.
Jun. 26, 2024
Batman: Caped Crusader trailer teases a new take on Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and the rogues gallery in Amazon's new animated show
The new series premieres on August 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new DC animated series Batman: Caped Crusader has arrived – and Bruce Wayne looks like he has his hands full. In the new footage, we see that Gotham City has turned on Batman and the cops are intent on hunting him down. We also get a new look at Harley Quinn (who announces that “the kings don’t run this court anymore, a jester does”), Catwoman, and a whole host of villains, including Two-Face and Scarecrow.
Jun. 26, 2024
BRZRKR writer Matt Kindt has teamed up with a surprising collaborator for new murder mystery comic Gilt Frame: his mom
The series will feature “the most unlikely detective duo in the history of murder mysteries” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt Kindt has built an enviable reputation with comics like Mind MGMT and Dept. H, not to mention his best-selling collaboration withKeanu Reeves, BRZRKR. Now he has joined forces with a new and somewhat surprising collaborator: his mother.
Jun. 26, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 5 PTR has re-playable bosses and that means the loot is already off the charts
Remember, this is all one big experiment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s ongoing Season 5 Public Test Realm has introduced bosses that players can manually re-summon, so naturally, the action RPG’s loot cup is runneth over. Last week, Blizzard unveiled theDiablo 4 Season 5 PTR patch notes, revealing that players could re-summon endgame bosses without having to reset their dungeons on the test server.
Jun. 26, 2024
Director of new horror with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score explains why it's important to support "arthouse" and "unusual" scary movies
Exclusive: Robert Morgan says Stopmotion “doesn’t sit within the rhythms of a normal horror movie,” but that’s a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems the most popular horror movies at the moment are all remakes, sequels, and prequels, or focus on themes we have seen before. Enter Stopmotion, the kind of “unusual, out there” film we don’t see every day – and just the kind of movie genre fans should be supporting, says its director.
Jun. 26, 2024
Dragon Age vet says the "fidelity death cult" and a "fear of backlash" over reused assets is making AAA games take way longer, but that creates room for Dark Souls-style surprise hits
The focus on hyper-realistic visuals is making AAA games take even longer to make, Mark Darrah says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWareveteran Mark Darrah has been sharing his thoughts on why AAA games seem to be taking even longer to make these days, and he thinks that the “fidelity death cult” and the fear of backlash that devs experience when it comes to reusing assets have a lot to answer for.
Jun. 26, 2024
Elden Ring streamer shows you can simply bludgeon Shadow of the Erdtree's awful final boss to death - in just 50 seconds and with only 11 hits
Yes, they used Bloodfiend’s Arm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringstreamer has beaten Shadow of the Erdtree’s supreme final boss in 11 hits and 50 seconds.Be warned, there are spoilers for the DLC’s final boss here! The honor belongs to streamer Calebhart42, seen in the clip just below. The streamer manages to utterly decimate Promised Consort Rahan, Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss, in roughly 50 seconds, and what’s more, they managed to pull it off with just 11 swings of their weapon (if you’re counting visceral attacks as one big strike).
Jun. 26, 2024
Everything we know about MTG Bloomburrow
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Products4.Story5.Spoilers6.Deals From Alara to Zendikar, we’ve seen plenty of interesting wildlife across the planes of Magic: The Gathering, but none embrace their wild side quite as much as MTG Bloomburrow. One of MTG’sbest card gamerivals, Pokemon TCG, has long been cashing in on the appeal of having cute critters fight for our entertainment.
Jun. 26, 2024
First trailer for new Tom Hanks movie reveals its bizarre one-of-a-kind premise – a story set over 100 years with a camera that never moves
Here, there, and everywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hanks has zipped through time before – most notably inCloud Atlasand Forrest Gump – but never quite like this. As you’ll soon glean from the first trailer from Here (which you can watch above), the camera is completely fixed on one room for the entirety of its runtime. No cuts, no change in angles, nothing.
Jun. 26, 2024
FromSoftware is so desperate for struggling Elden Ring players to level up their Shadow of the Erdtree blessings that it's now just telling them where they are
Get good with a lil' help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsElden Ringplayers grapple withShadow of the Erdtree’s difficulty,FromSoftwareopts to reveal precisely “how to strengthen your character” - hopefully making the DLC a bit easier. It’s no secret - despite the Souslike genre’s trademark feature being the hardcore difficulty it presents players with, a good few Elden Ring fans are struggling to progress through Shadow of the Erdtree’s challenging new content.
Jun. 26, 2024
Good news, Tarnished: Your Scadutree Fragments carry over in the Elden Ring DLC, so you won't start back at square one as New Game Plus gets harder
Thanks, FromSoftware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringplayers are reporting that accumulated Scadutree Fragments and Revered Spirit Ashes stick around if you take on New Game Plus. If you didn’t already know,FromSoftware’s SoulsBorne games typically let you keep all your acquired gear and levels when you start a ‘new game plus’ run. So, for Elden Ring, you’d keep all your levels, statistics, and gear when starting a new journey in the Roundtable Hold, which is great for keeping pace with enemies that get increasingly difficult each successive playthrough.
Jun. 26, 2024
GTA Online just locked a quality-of-life feature players have wanted for ages behind the GTA+ paywall, and fans worry it sets a dangerous precedent for GTA 6
A long-awaited quality of life tweak isn’t going down well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Onlinejust made collecting cash from your businesses much, much easier, but only if you subscribe to GTA+. Putting a paywall on a basic quality-of-life feature is not going down well with players, who fear that we’re seeing some very bad precedents for monetization inGTA 6.
Jun. 26, 2024
Hades 2 takes another big step forward with Patch 3, and the devs are "now focusing on our first Major Update slated for later this year"
It sounds like patches will be a bit smaller for a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2Patch 3 is out today, June 26, bringing another smorgasbord of changes to developer Supergiant’s already stellar roguelike. After this laundry list of updates, the studio says it’s “now focusing on our first Major Update slated for later this year,” while still “monitoring your feedback,” suggesting future patches will be smaller or less frequent until the big update finally arrives.
Jun. 26, 2024
Harry Potter TV show gets a wand-erful creative duo – including a director on The Last of Us and Succession
The Harry Potter TV show gets its showrunner and director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Harry Potter TV show has conjured up a creative dream team as it names its showrunner and director. Francesca Gardiner, who was in the writers’ room for Succession’s awards-laden final season, has been named as showrunner. Mark Mylod will helm ‘multiple episodes’ of the series.
Jun. 26, 2024
Hideo Kojima pitched Death Stranding to Norman Reedus at a sushi restaurant before there was even a script, and "he instantly said yes"
Fast friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas shared the origin story behind actor Norman Reedus starring in Death Stranding, and as all great things do, it happened in a sushi restaurant. Propelled to stardom by his fan-favorite role as Daryl Dixon in AMC’s The Walking Dead TV series, Reedus' instantly recognizable face is also that of Death Stranding protagonist Sam Porter Bridges.
Jun. 26, 2024
How to beat the Shadow of the Erdtree Commander Gaius boss
Commander Gaius, the wild boar rider in Elden Ring, uses gravity magic and a huge lance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Commander Gaius boss is one of Elden Ring’s more powerful bosses, a wild boar riding knight at the back of the Shadow Keep who wields a heavy lance and gravity magic - not to mention giant tusks.
Jun. 26, 2024
How to complete the Destiny 2 NES003 quest
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 Planetary Assimilation PistonsDestiny 2 Encoded LogDestiny 2 Enigma Protocol Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more How to get the Destiny 2 Doki Doki armor sets Destiny 2 is kind of a mess right now: bugs are making it harder to enjoy my favorite MMO and it only seems to be getting worse
Jun. 26, 2024
How to get GTA Online Police Uniforms and dress as a cop
Although there are no official Police Uniforms in GTA Online, there are ways to unlock them for your character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting access to GTA Online Police Uniforms can help you to set up a more immersive experience, whether you’re planning to roleplay or you’re taking on some of the law enforcement-adjacent activities that have been launched more recently.
Jun. 26, 2024
How to start GTA Online Dispatch Work for the LSPD
Dispatch Work in GTA Online sees you completing off the books jobs for the cops, but you’ll need a police vehicle to begin them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Dispatch Work provides you with another opportunity to collaborate with LSPD Officer Vincent Effenburger, completing off-the-books missions that the cops can’t be seen to be directly linked to.
Jun. 26, 2024
Indie dev behind acclaimed dungeon crawler corrects Steam users who think their reviews don't matter: "One review certainly can make a difference"
One review almost tilted the acclaimed dungeon crawler Cryptmaster a whole Steam ranking down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The indie developer behind an acclaimed dungeon-crawling word game has spoken out against Steam users who leave flippant reviews assuming they won’t have an impact on the overall rating. Paul Hart, one of the creators ofCryptmaster, recently shared a screenshot of a Steam review which was filed by the user as negative despite praising the game.
Jun. 26, 2024
Invaders 1, Hosts 0: Shadow of the Erdtree's annoying Winter Lanterns are a great Rune Arc farm, because they can basically do your job for you in PvP
But it’s a rather evil strategy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis pushing fans to their limits, with a slew of deadly new bosses to defeat that even the most hardened Soulslike veterans are struggling with. Because of this, you might have found yourself utilizing the power of the Great Runes for some extra buffs, and there’s a great – if not slightly evil – way to farm for as many Rune Arcs as you need to get powered up for every major fight.
Jun. 26, 2024
Is that Black Noir?! New Superman pics look to reveal another DC villain, but fans can't shake The Boys comparison
Apparently it’s Ultraman, but some people aren’t convinced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnis currently beavering away on Superman and so far, most of what we know about the upcoming DCU movie we’ve found out through casting announcements and… leaked set pics. The latest of which look to reveal another villain David Corenswet’s hero is set to face off against: Ultraman.
Jun. 26, 2024
Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter would return to Marvel "in a heartbeat"
“I may or may not have an extra jacket already” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jessica Jones star Krysten Ritter is up for reprising the role in the MCU and says she’d return “in a heartbeat”. “One hundred percent. I am ready, and I would, of course, be there in a heartbeat,” Ritter toldThe Hollywood Reporterwhen asked if she was open for a return.
Jun. 26, 2024
Kevin Feige announces Fantastic Four’s filming start date and confirms its period setting
Marvel boss confirms major Fantastic Four details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel boss Kevin Feige has given a positive update onThe Fantastic Four rebootat long last, confirming the film will indeed be set in the ‘60s and announcing an official filming start date. “We start shooting at the end of July,” revealed Feige in the first episode of Marvel’s newThe Official Marvel Podcast.
Jun. 26, 2024
Kevin Feige hints at Deadpool 3 crossing over with more MCU projects than just Loki
“The combination of all those different worlds is a thrill” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given that the TVA has featured in everyDeadpool 3trailer so far, and it’s rumored the threequel revolves around the Merc with a Mouth saving the Sacred Timeline, it’s not secret thatthe movie links to Disney Plus series Loki. According to Kevin Feige, though, it’ll cross over with a “few more” MCU titles, too.
Jun. 26, 2024
MaXXXine review: "If you've come for carnage, this slasher will satisfy your bloodlust"
The final act loses its way, but in the main West wraps his slasher trilogy in satisfying style, putting a blood-soaked, Hollywood-branded bow on his eras-spanning saga. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Now successful in adult entertainment circa 1985, Maxine wants to take a crack at a legitimate acting career.
Jun. 26, 2024
New Lego Star Wars sets ask 'what if' with evil Millennium Falcon
The Binks Strikes Back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is taking a dark turn with the new Lego Millennium Falcon and starfighter mashup sets. Based on the upcoming ‘Rebuild the Galaxy’ series that sees Star Wars history mixed up in what-if scenarios, the new Lego Millennium Falcon is an evil spin on Han Solo’s ride that comes in Sith black and red.
Jun. 26, 2024
Not even Black Adam, Shazam, and the Marvel Family are safe from Amanda Waller's power-stealing androids in Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1
Check out an early preview of interior pages from Absolute Power: Task Force VII #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Absolute Poweris about to devastate the DC Universe by taking away the powers of most if not all of DC’s superheroes. And with Superman himself potentially down for the count, the “next most powerful supers in the DCU” are Shazam (AKA the Captain), and the rest of the Marvel Family.
Jun. 26, 2024
OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite 4K review: "It’s clear that size doesn't matter"
The OBSBOT Tiny 2 Lite is an impressively small 4K webcam that delivers across the board in huge ways. Its biggest strength might be its equally impressive tiny price. Incredible price for a 4K camera Really premium look and feel AI tracking software is great for streaming Very easy to set up and use No support for 1440p Gesture controls can be hard to use sometimes Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 26, 2024
One Star Wars theory might have guessed how Sol and the Sith know each other in The Acolyte
Could it be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5! Turn back now if you’re not up to date! The latest episode ofThe Acolytehas finally unmasked themysterious Sith Lordand revealed his identity to be Qimir. Still, though, questions surround the reveal – including how Qimir and Sol know each other. Sol recognizes that the Sith is familiar, but he can’t quite place why.
Jun. 26, 2024
Punching an enemy so hard that its ribs pop out, and other ways that Slave Zero X is "bringing a little bit of the horror back into character action games"
Interview | Francine Bridge and Alex Lotz talk indie horror, working with sprites, and the unexpected nature of Slave Zero X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slave Zero X is not a horror game, but it was pretty much made like one. Spine-chilling sensibilities fortify the game’s skeleton much like adamantium does Wolverine’s, punctuating its side-scrolling beat-‘em-up combat with the DNA of something altogether horrific.
Jun. 26, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree just got easier: Elden Ring's first DLC patch makes Scadutree buffs stronger in the early game, and a little stronger later too
The first half of Blessing levels now deal out bigger rewards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarehas launched a new update forElden Ring, reworking the buffs that are applied to players via Shadow of the Erdtree’s new Blessing system. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis so vast that it effectively has its own leveling system, dubbed ‘Shadow Realm Blessings.
Jun. 26, 2024
Star Wars fans are comparing The Acolyte's most brutal episode yet to Andor
We can’t believe what we just saw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5! Turn back now if you’re not up to date! The latest episode ofThe Acolyteis the most brutal yet. After last week’s cliffhanger, we knew we were in for a dramatic installment – but no one was expecting a majorSith Lord revealand the death of two major characters.
Jun. 26, 2024
Star Wars: The Acolyte episode 5 review: "Mounting tensions come to a head in an explosive confrontation"
The Acolyte episode 5 brings excellent action in an edge-of-your-seat confrontation, with one major mystery finally unmasked. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 5. Turn back now if you’re not up to date with the Star Wars show! It’s the biggest moment yet forThe Acolyte.
Jun. 26, 2024
The verdict is in: The Acolyte episode 5 has some of the best lightsaber duels in Star Wars history
One moment made our jaw drop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5. Make sure you’ve seen it before reading any further! Star Wars doesn’t get much more action-packed than the latest episode of The Acolyte. Despite its sparse runtime of just 30 minutes, the new outing is full of lightsaber battles – and fans have already been calling them some of the best ever in the franchise.
Jun. 26, 2024
SteamWorld Heist 2 plays like a perfect follow-up to a great XCOM-style tactics game, and it's borrowing from Final Fantasy to add even more depth
Summer Preview | The 9-year wait for this sequel looks to be paying off in a big way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in April, I noted that theSteamWorld series had never seen a bad game, and after an hour of hands-on time with SteamWorld Heist 2 duringSummer Game Fest, it doesn’t look like that’s going to change any time soon.
Jun. 26, 2024
Superman down: Mark Waid aims to "take big swings" in DC's Absolute Power event, which will have major consequences "in 2024, 2025," and beyond
DC’s Absolute Power event will “take superheroes off the board completely,” with writer Mark Waid promising big consequences for years to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s next big event,Absolute Power, is right around the corner. And though the superheroes of the DC Universe don’t yet know what’s about to hit them, readers are all too aware of the triple threat of Amanda Waller, Failsafe, and the Brainiac Queen barreling down the tracks.
Jun. 26, 2024
Superman's massive 'House of Brainiac' arc wraps up with big changes for Lex Luthor and Lobo
The arc is a crossover between Superman and Action Comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a double dose of the Man of Steel from DC this week as the six-part ‘House of Brainiac’ arc comes to an explosive close. A lot happens in these final two issues, both created by the team of writer Joshua Williamson, artists Rafa Sandoval, Miguel Mendonca, and colorist Alejandro Sánchez, including a major change of status for Lobo and a change of mind for Lex Luthor.
Jun. 26, 2024
Terraria creator and Palworld dev both had their eye on this city-builder and automation sim hybrid that's already tearing it up on Steam
Wake me up before you Go-Go Town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Go-Go Town is the city-building automation sim that’s currently blowing up on Steam with glowing reviews, and it turns out the developers behindTerrariaandPalworldhad both caught wind of its cuteness. Go-Go Town zoomed into early access earlier this month on June 18 and instantly courted a crowd thanks to its cute and colorful world.
Jun. 26, 2024
The 35 greatest movies based on TV shows
These movies made us put down the TV remote and head for the theater When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just because television is called the “small screen” doesn’t mean it can’t have big screen ideas. In the history of the greatest TV shows turned into movies, what are the best of all time? In 1954, the barriers that separated the world of TV and movies began to blur when the hit television crime drama Dragnet, directed by creator Jack Webb (who also starred) was made into a movie.
Jun. 26, 2024
The Acolyte episode 5 just introduced a Star Wars Legends concept to live-action
That mysterious metal has a Legends background When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5! Turn back now if you’re not up to date on the Star Wars show! The Acolyteepisode 5 had its fair share of shocking moments: two major deaths (RIP Yord and Jecki), thatmysterious Sith Lordfinally unmasked, and Mae and Osha switching places.
Jun. 26, 2024
The Acolyte has revealed its Sith, but Star Wars fans think there's more to it than that
Star Wars fans aren’t convinced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5. So after weeks of speculation aboutwho the mysterious villain is in The Acolyte, he’s now been unmasked. In the latest brutal episode of the Star Wars spin-off, Darth Teeth was unmasked as Qimir – and he confirmed to Master Sol that he’s Sith.
Jun. 26, 2024
The Acolyte just revealed a major detail about the Sith, but it’s already divided the Star Wars community
It makes a lot of sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Acolyte episode 5. Make sure you’re up to date before reading on. Star Wars may have first introduced the concept of the Sith almost 50 years ago, but the new spin-off show The Acolyte has just deepened the lore. In episode 5,the mysterious villain was revealed as Qimir, but before he took his mask off, he shared something very intriguing.
Jun. 26, 2024
The best retro collection ever made is getting a massive expansion all about the game industry's first console war
Atari 50 set a new bar for retro collections, and that bar’s about to get even higher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atari 50 is split between five “timelines” focusing on different parts of the publisher’s history, and the upcoming Expanded Edition is set to add two more. The Wider World of Atari features 19 added games and seems like a bit of a grab bag, featuring games like cult classic shooter Berzerk, a look at the artist who created the Atari logo, and a dive into the world of Atari Homebrew.
Jun. 26, 2024
The divisive Ruby Sunday reveal in Doctor Who was actually perfect - and a brilliant response to one of Star Wars' biggest mistakes
Opinion | Ruby’s identity is the perfect antithesis to Rey’s parentage and a celebration that the ordinary can be extraordinary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following contains spoilers for Doctor Who episode 8 ‘Empire of Death’… Ever since we first metDoctor Whocompanion Ruby Sunday (played by the brilliant Millie Gibson) one big question has been left lingering - who is her biological mother?
Jun. 26, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom – Everything you need to know
Echoes of Wisdom is Princess Zelda’s first solo adventure, and it’s finally on the Nintendo Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to thebest Zelda games, Echoes of Wisdom is totally unique. Its reveal at a recentNintendo Directindicated as much, and there’s a ton of information to unpack when it comes to gameplay, story, and beyond. So, to make your life easier now that the new Zelda’s protagonist debut is here, we’ve made a cheat sheet.
Jun. 26, 2024
The new Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree patch buffs are way smaller than you'd think, but they let me instantly defeat a boss I'd been stuck on for hours
Did I get good or did FromSoftware carry me? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreejustgot a little easier thanks to a new patch that makes Scadutree buffs stronger, and my own before-and-after experience with one of the expansion’s more notorious bosses made it seem like a night-and-day change. But players have now done the math on the new buffs, and the numbers are so small I don’t know what to believe anymore.
Jun. 26, 2024
The OG Resident Evil and its surreal live-action intro just hit GOG, with Resident Evil 2 and 3 joining "soon"
Thank GOG for that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original and un-remadeResident Eviltrilogy is officially coming to PC for the first time since their CD-ROM ports, and Resident Evil 1 is available now. “The good news does not end on Resident Evil 1,” the storefronttweeted. “Resident Evil 2 and Resident Evil 3 are both coming soon to GOG, and you can pre-purchase them in our convenient bundle containing all three Resident Evil games!
Jun. 26, 2024
The Shadow of the Erdtree Abyssal Woods explained
The Abyssal Woods in Elden Ring have madness-inflicting foes weak to parrying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Abyssal Woods in Shadow of the Erdtree are a special, optional region North of Jagged Peak in the DLC for Elden Ring in which players fight monstrous figures reminiscent of enemies from Bloodborne. It seems as though they can’t be killed, but they do in fact have a weakness that you can use to get rid of them permanently.
Jun. 26, 2024
"A fight is about who’s left standing" - fighting game veteran explains why Tekken is still kicking while Soul Calibur's in limbo
Organizational changes left Soul Calibur “struggling to survive.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bandai Namco’s general manager and longtime fighting game director Katsuhiro Harada has delved into the sibling rivalry thatTekkenand Soul Calibur had within the company for decades, while implying that the latter series is somewhat in limbo. “After observing the industry for 30 years, I can say that in the case of fighting games, there have been many instances in which a series has stagnated or ceased to exist when a key player in the franchise leaves or disappears,” Harada explains.
Jun. 26, 2024
This cozy cowboy-themed life sim looks like Red Dead Redemption meets Stardew Valley, with a debut trailer that features Arthur Morgan himself
Saddle up, partner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead RedemptionandStardew Valley, somehow, collide in the upcoming indie farming adventure Cattle Country - and its first trailer features an iconic voice that fans of Rockstar’s cowboy series may just recognize. Developer Castle Pixel just debuted its new life sim, Cattle Country, in a trailer starring Arthur Morgan’s voice actor Roger Clark, and it’s brilliant.
Jun. 26, 2024
This Sorcery in Shadow of the Erdtree is the most broken thing I've seen since day-one Elden Ring, Intel or Faith builds can use it, and I can't believe it hasn't been nerfed
If it bleeds, this Sorcery can kill it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EarlyElden Ringplayers may remember the dominance of an Incantation called Swarm of Flies, which was once capable of dealing frankly absurd bleed and stagger damage. Well, there’s a new Sorcery inShadow of the Erdtreethat makes pre-nerf Swarm of Flies look tame. IntelligenceandFaith builds can both use it, and I truly cannot believe it wasn’t nerfed in the DLC’s first patch,which actually made the DLC easier with a buff to early Scadutree levels.
Jun. 26, 2024
Turtle Beach Atlas Air review: “a rare beast”
The Turtle Beach Atlas Air is a rare beast, a wireless open-back headset with excellent sound quality, actually handy microphone and volume features, and an incredibly comfortable form factor. This is both a pleasure on the noggin and in the ears. Extremely comfortable Subtle aesthetic Rare open-back wireless features Natural, expansive soundstage Richly textured audio Less premium look and feel Open back isn’t for everyone Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 26, 2024
Two years after it was revealed, Kevin Feige finally opens up on Marvel’s "extremely different" Wonder Man series
The Marvel Studios president teases one of Marvel’s big new shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now,Marvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige has given the briefest of teases for the newDisneyPlus show onThe Official Marvel Podcast. “We have a show coming up that we’ve talked very little about called Wonder Man, that I won’t talk about much today either except to say it’s extremely different,” Feige said.
Jun. 26, 2024
Valve says "more players than ever are choosing to play Steam games with a controller," and nearly 60% of them are on team Xbox
Controller use on Steam has tripled in six years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More and more PC gamers, or at least those whose device of choice is tracked byValve, are pushing their mouse and keyboard aside to either plop their controller on their desk mat or, like sensible people, recline their gaming chairs a few notches, push their arm rests forward, rest a controller in their lap, and relax like their console-playing fellows.
Jun. 26, 2024
Xbox 360 classic Dead Rising is back with a "Deluxe Remaster," but nobody's sure how to feel about the new look and sound of iconic protagonist Frank West
He’s covered wars, you know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas announced Dead Rising: Deluxe Remaster, a brand-new update of the classic Xbox 360 zombie game that promises some major graphical upgrades. But the updated version of beloved protagonist Frank West is proving controversial among series fans. The briefteaser trailerfor the Deluxe Remaster, which you can see below, features a truncated cutscene from the game’s opening.
Jun. 25, 2024
This is a Shadow of the Erdtree PSA: The DLC has its own version of Dark Souls Crystal Lizards and you do not want to ignore them
Seriously, don’t ignore them! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve seen shadowy figures carrying pots atop their heads inShadow of the Erdtree, drop what you’re doing and hunt them down. The Lands of Shadow are plagued with enigmatic shadowy figures, some of which will become hostile when you approach them, possibly casting fiery bolts at your Tarnished, while others will simply stare off into the distance as you strike them down.
Jun. 25, 2024
"It's friggin' Monster Hunter!": Shadow of the Erdtree brought giant katanas to Elden Ring, and Monster Hunter Longsword sickos are loving them
“It’s triangle, circle, triangle!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter veterans are feeling very at home inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, all because of a brand new weapon type. Elden Ring’s new DLC introduces massive katanas, or as they’re called in-game, ‘Great Katanas.’ Now, you could take one look at the Great Katanas and say sure, they might have a striking similarity to Monster Hunter’s uber-popular Longsword weapons, but that would only be telling half the story.
Jun. 25, 2024
"Probably the best cat killing unicorn game" was called too gruesome by some in Japan, so devs are turning gore into "purple toy juice" and donating real blood to charity
Outside of Japan, Gori: Cuddly Carnage “is filled with so much blood your PC or Console will be leaking the red stuff the moment you plug in” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Turns out Gori is too Gory,” the creators of a new indie game admit in a sad, sad statement. Outside of Japan, the upcoming action-adventure indie game Gori: Cuddly Carnage will have so much blood your “PC or Console will be leaking the red stuff the moment you plug in,” according to the developers at Angry Demon Studio.
Jun. 25, 2024
5 months later, Palword dev has heard "nothing at all" from Nintendo about The Pokemon Company's apparent legal investigation
“Nintendo and the Pokémon Company didn’t say anything to us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworlddeveloper Pocketpair has yet to hear a word from Nintendo’s legal team five months afterThe Pokemon Company seemed to imply it would begin investigating the smash hit survival game over potential copyright issues. Asked about the situation in an interview withGame File, Palworld creator Takuro Mizobe said neitherThe Pokemon Companynor Nintendo has followed through with what appeared at the time to be a legal investigation.
Jun. 25, 2024
A major Star Wars villain from Rogue One is seemingly returning for Andor season 2
Ben Mendelsohn is reportedly coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andor season 2has seemingly added another major returning character to its line-up as Ben Mendelsohn is rumored to return as Imperial Director Orson Krennic. We last met the villain inRogue One: A Star Wars Storyas the architect of the Death Star. Despite initial reports that he wouldn’t be appearing in Andor, a director on season 2 revealed toThe Playlistthat Mendelsohn was involved.
Jun. 25, 2024
A Quiet Place writers' new horror movie starring Hugh Grant unveils its first trailer
The first look at A24’s Heretic is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two missionaries get more than they bargained when they knock on Hugh Grant’s door in the creepy first trailer for newA24horror movie Heretic. Written and directed by A Quiet Place scribes Bryan Woods and Scott Beck, the film also stars Chloe East, who was last seen in Steven Spielberg’sThe Fabelmans, and Yellowjackets' Sophie Thatcher.
Jun. 25, 2024
A Quiet Place: Day One director talks casting Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn as the perfect mid-apocalyptic duo
Exclusive: Michael Sarnoski talks working with Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski says working with Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn was not only easy, but that they completely nailed their complex characters. Nyong’o plays Sam, a woman whose trip to New York City turns into the first day of an oncoming apocalypse.
Jun. 25, 2024
A year ago, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's first month outsold all of May 2024's best-selling games combined
Hellblade 2 and F1 24 couldn’t hold a candle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The top ten best-selling games from this May reportedly don’t hold a candle toThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’sEuropean performance from this time last year. Tears of the Kingdom was, obviously, a massive game - and I’m not just talking about its three-tier, cloudy, grassy, subterranean overworlds.
Jun. 25, 2024
After AI and cheating allegations, Pokemon disqualifies entrants in its official Trading Card Game art competition who "violated official contest rules"
“We’re committed to upholding the integrity of the Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, the top 300 finalists of this year’s Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest were revealed. The results have been a long time coming – entries were submitted between October 12 last year and the end of January this year – and you can imagine the wait for the artists competing has felt even longer.
Jun. 25, 2024
True Detective-style Green Lantern show has been greenlit at HBO with Hal Jordan and John Stewart in the lead
Lanterns is a down-to-earth murder mystery starring space cops Hal Jordan and Green Lantern When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective: Night Countrywriter Chris Mundy will serve as showrunner, with Damon Lindelof of HBO’s Watchmen and award-winning comic writer Tom King to write the series as well as serve as executive producers. When Lanterns was first announced as part of the first 10 projects of James Gunn and DC Films co-CEO Peter Safran’s slate of films and series, Safran said it was a “very important show,” comparing it to a True Detective-style “terrestrial-based investigation story.
Jun. 25, 2024
Anchorman director tried to adapt The Boys into a movie trilogy 16 years ago, but pre-MCU Hollywood wasn't into it
“I just don’t think they were ready for it yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade before the popular Prime Video TV show aired,The Boyswas previously planned to be adapted into a movie trilogy by legendary comedy director Adam McKay, but the studio dropped it before it could even start filming. The Boys co-creator and illustrator Darick Robertson confirmed this during an interview withRolling Stone, revealing that McKay had plans to adapt The Boys comics back in 2008.
Jun. 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 YouTuber offers $500 bounty to anyone who can find the mystical, fourth-wall-breaking Karlach cutscene without mods
Let the hunt begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing gets gamers mobilized quicker than a good old urban myth, but oneBaldur’s Gate 3content creator is sweetening the pot by offering $500 to anyone who can organically trigger an elusive, fourth-wall-breaking Karlach cutscene. YouTuber Chubblot first posted the video below that shows sweetheart Karlach ominously realizing that she’s stuck within a video game’s hellish, coded walls before staring directly into the camera and talking to players - not the player character, I should emphasize, but the player.
Jun. 25, 2024
Blade star Mia Goth is still optimistic about the Marvel reboot, despite numerous setbacks
Mia Goth is still feeling good about Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Blade reboot might be plagued by setbacks, but Mia Goth is still feeling good about the movie. “They really care, they do,” Goth toldDeadlineat the premiere of MaXXXine, her next film. “They want to make a great movie. That’s the sense that I get from them and that feels good.
Jun. 25, 2024
Bob Odenkirk officially back for Nobody 2 as the sequel lands director and release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toVariety, Connie Nielsen will also reprise her role from the first film, but no additional casting has been revealed just yet. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox I’m a Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering all things film and TV for the site’s Total Film and SFX sections.
Jun. 25, 2024
Channing Tatum says 23 Jump Street has the best threequel script he's ever read – and Jonah Hill is on board too
Screenwriter Rodney Rothman says “nothing is impossible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A decade after the second movie was released, Channing Tatum is still full of praise for 23 Jump Street, the unmade third movie in the comedy series – and a planned crossover with the Men in Black franchise. “You know what, I’m going to put some good juju out there and I’m going to say I would love to see 23 Jump Street,” Tatum continued.
Jun. 25, 2024
Doctor Who season 2: Release date speculation, cast, and everything we know about Ncuti Gatwa’s next season
What’s next for the Doctor? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Mrs. Flood mystery still unresolved and a new, yet familiar, companion jumping on board the TARDIS, there’s plenty of reasons to be excited for the next season of Doctor Who on BBC andDisneyPlus. What else is there to look forward to? Well, below, we’ll give you a glimpse of what to expect.
Jun. 25, 2024
Dragon Age veteran says sequel announcements like The Elder Scrolls 6 can be "kind of misleading" because most studios don't make multiple games at once
Mark Darrah has thoughts on why games like The Elder Scrolls 6 are announced so early When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Talking on his ‘Mark Darrah on Games’ podcast (timestampedhere), Darrah spent some length of time explaining why it feels like AAA games take way longer to make than before. He argued that, in some big-name cases at least, they’re simply being announced long before development really begins in earnest because most major studios are only equipped to fully develop one project at a time.
Jun. 25, 2024
"It's already a 10/10 for me": Elden Ring legend Let Me Solo Her has high praise for Shadow of the Erdtree thanks to its greatest addition – a really big pot helmet
The Greatjar helmet is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s famed Let Me Solo Her is already loving the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, dubbing it a “10/10,” which may or may not be down to an incredibly large pot helmet. We all know and love Let Me Solo Her, the prestigious Elden Ring player and bane of Malenia, whoFromSoftwareeven sent a damn real-life sword to for their heroics.
Jun. 25, 2024
Elden Ring streamer Kai Cenat has spent over 50 hours and 500 deaths trying to defeat Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss - longer than it took to get there from the DLC's start
It’s been a long journey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HungryElden Ringstreamer Kai Cenat is now staring down the barrel of Shadow of the Erdtree’s final boss, and so far, he’s clocked in 500 deaths over the course of 50 hours. Cenat, who’s been plowing throughElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreerelentlessly since it was released last week, was previouslynearing the end of the DLC after 51 hours and 536 deaths.
Jun. 25, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is home to the most annoying mounted boss I've ever fought, but it can be cheesed thanks to the boss you had to defeat to play the DLC
Thanks, Mohg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been diving intoElden Ring’s enormousShadow of the ErdtreeDLC, chances are that you’ve already encountered some tough bosses who’ve given you a run for your money. Depending on where you’ve got up to, you might have found a particularly challenging mounted boss with a speedy charge attack and a deadly spear, who, frankly, is an absolute nightmare.
Jun. 25, 2024
Even with Black Panther and Stranger Things stars in its cast, one of A Quiet Place: Day One's biggest characters is a cat, so "you have that element of unpredictability"
Exclusive: A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski says the cat does all her own stunts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Mild spoilers for A Quiet Place: Day One ahead! One of the most prominent characters in A Quiet Place: Day One is a cat named Frodo – director Michael Sarnoski says she did all her own stunts.
Jun. 25, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail maintenance - when the MMO's servers go back up for patch 7.0 and Dawntrail early access
The 48-hour countdown is on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest round ofFinal Fantasy 14 server maintenanceis here, meaning you won’t be able to play the MMO for 48 hours asSquare Enixgears up for Dawntrail. While Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail isn’t due to go live properly until July 2, thanks to Early Access, those who have pre-ordered the expansion will get to play days before on June 28.
Jun. 25, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's MMO account sign-up process is an "endless labyrinth and rube goldberg machine," and one fan's built a tool to save you from all the hassle
This tool finally makes it make sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14is a great game, and arguably the verybest MMORPGyou can play today. But with the highly anticipated Dawntrail expansion approaching, we can’t ignore the fact that the game’s account system is an absolute nightmare. Luckily, one player has gone several extra miles to build a helpful tool that explains everything you need to know.
Jun. 25, 2024
Forget Prime Day, Nacon’s PS5 controller just got a new FPS mode and it’s cheaper than ever
Wave goodbye to stick drift and deadzones with this deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nacon’s PS5 Pro controller is having a big week - it’s just received a firmware update that gives it a no-deadzone FPS mode, and a month before Prime Day, it’s seen its biggest-ever price cut. Its current price is so good right now that I’m not sure it’ll see a deeper discount in Uncle Jeff’s big summer sale.
Jun. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2 director stands by FromSoftware in the difficulty discourse as Hidetaka Miyazaki doubles down on making hard games: "Always cater to a select audience"
Arrowhead has been saying it for years: “A game for everyone is a game for no one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident and long-time Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki recently reiterated thatdifficulty is integral to the type of game the studio makes, readily acknowledging that “if we really wanted the whole world to play [Elden Ring], we could just crank the difficulty down.
Jun. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2's new patch finally fixes the Spear Stratagem, hopefully for good
Aiming was the root cause all along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a small patch out now, but it crucially fixes the long-plagued Spear Stratagem from outright crashing the shooter. The new patch is out now across all systems, and developer Arrowhead already knows what the headline addition is: “Crash fix related to the FAF-14 Spear,” the patch notes read right up top, putting the Spear fix front and center.
Jun. 25, 2024
How many episodes are in The Bear season 3 on Disney Plus and Hulu?
Yes chef! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bear season 3 is finally here. All episodes of the third installment dropped at once, so you can get stuck in to your next serving right away. The hugely popular series starring starring Jeremy Allen White as chef Carmy is back on Hulu and FX in the US right now, andDisneyPlus in the UK and around the world.
Jun. 25, 2024
How to beat the Golden Hippopotamus in Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Ring DLC’s third major boss ain’t no hippo-party-mus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By the time you reach the Golden Hippopotamus in Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, you’ll have learned that bosses aren’t messing around. The Golden Hippo is the first foe you’ll face in Shadow Keep, and while both the Dancing Lion and Rellana were both agile, fast-hitting foes, in true hippo style this boss fight is considerably different.
Jun. 25, 2024
How to get Martial Arts in Shadow of the Erdtree
Where to get the Dryleaf Arts and fight Dryleaf Dane in Elden Ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll find the Shadow of the Erdtree martial arts weapon, also known as Dryleaf Arts, from Dryleaf Dane, the travelling warrior NPC in the Scadu Altus. The Dryleaf Arts aren’t the only Martial Arts you can get in the game, but they are the first and earliest, a quick melee style focused on rapid punches.
Jun. 25, 2024
I bought a PS2 demo disk from 2003 that has Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance, Silent Hill 3, and Burnout 2 on it, and it's my finest eBay purchase ever
Now Playing | Nightmare game rotation, but somehow perfect at the same time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This particular collection of PS2 demos covers pretty diverse bases. The campy splash of Silent Hill 3 on the box art is what had initially compelled me to click “buy now”, but the games listed in smaller print below that main image surprised me further.
Jun. 25, 2024
I finally got to play my most-anticipated open-world game, and Hyper Light Breaker is just the roguelike I was hoping for
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For over a year now, Hyper Light Breaker hastopped the list of open-world gamesI simply cannot wait to try. The latest game from Hyper Light Drifter andSolar Ashdeveloper Heart Machine, and the first game to loudly declare Hyper Light to be a whole universe, it promises a mix of open-world navigation, roguelike progression (roguelite, specifically, for those who care), and action combat held to a high standard.
Jun. 25, 2024
I just discovered a Sims 4 mod that re-enables features EA never should've removed, and I don't think I'll ever play without it again
Boring NPCs, begone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4boasts a variety of quirky NPCs with fun socialization-related capabilities such as mobile invites, but EA has sadly scrapped some of the best - and now one mod aims to restore them. A good few of my favorite moments while playing The Sims relate to silly interactions and relationships with NPCs, but it’s undeniably exhausting feeling as though my Sims always have to reach out first.
Jun. 25, 2024
I'm really good at Mario Kart, but this ultraviolent, freerunning alternative kicked my whole ass
Preview | Deathsprint 66 is faster and more brutal than anything Mario has ever faced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not trying to toot my own horn, but it’s important to this article that I note I’m very good at Mario Kart 8. A series of very competitive, very heavy-drinking tournaments through my early 20s has left me so adept that playing casually is now almost a waste of everybody’s time - I’ll be so far ahead that nothing short of two dozen blue shells is likely to hold me back.
Jun. 25, 2024
I'm starting to think people like cozy games a little: Steam Next Fest darling about "doodling castles" whose devs thought was "very niche" hits 1 million Wishlists
Other Steam Next Fest devs are right to fear Tiny Glade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tiny Glade has managed to rack up a million Steam Wishlists, and I’m not even thetiniestbit surprised. It’s a major testament to the warm and cozy allure of Tiny Glade that I, a horror aficionado whose own fiancé once bemoaned as only enjoying media with “blood and guts,” immediately stopped in my tracks when I spotted it among the deluge ofSteam Next Fest demos.
Jun. 25, 2024
Manor Lords publisher shouts out benefit of letting developers cook as its bug-themed RTS and Soviet city-builder launch to rave reviews after up to 8 years in early access
Get cooking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hooded Horse, a strategy-centric publisher currently backingManor Lords, has shouted out the benefit of giving developers the time they need to cook. This month alone, Hooded Horse has had two games cross the early access finish line to rave reviews. Ant-themed RTS Empires of the Undergrowth unleashed its black colony on June 7 and currently has a 92% ‘Very Positive’ rating onSteambased on over 11,000 user reviews.
Jun. 25, 2024
Marvel star Lupita Nyong'o has some unusual advice for Fantastic Four's Joseph Quinn on joining the MCU
Exclusive: A Quiet Place: Day One’s Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn talk about both being in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day One stars Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn may have worked together very closely on the horror prequel, but this isn’t the only franchise the stars have in common. Earlier this year,Quinn landed the role of the Human Torchin the upcomingFantastic Fourmovie alongside Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Vanessa Kirby.
Jun. 25, 2024
Minecraft modder makes "Minecraft 2" by replacing literally everything in Mojang's iconic sandbox game with the number 2
Two much of a good thing? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraftlikely won’t receive an official sequel fromMojangany time soon as the sandbox gem instead evolves via updates - but that doesn’t mean “Minecraft 2” can’t exist separately, as proven by one creative YouTuber. Fingees, a YouTuber best known for silly Minecraft mod videos, has outdone himself with what may just be his most impressive creation yet -Minecraft 2.
Jun. 25, 2024
Move over Five Nights at Freddy’s, stop motion animation is the next big thing in horror not animatronics, and Stopmotion director Robert Morgan knows exactly why
Exclusive: Director of new horror movie Stopmotion Robert Morgan knows what makes stop motion animation is so scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror movies nowadays take advantage of all different art forms and objects to create scares such as AI inLate Night with the Devil, extreme prosthetics in Barbarian, and the use of animatronics inFive Nights at Freddy’s.
Jun. 25, 2024
My most-anticipated Metroidvania embraces the best thing about Shovel Knight and has an incredible demo endorsed by Hollow Knight Silksong devs
And its smashing through its Kickstarter goals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still waiting forHollow Knight Silksong? Of course you are. What else would you be doing? But while we all agonize over a Silksong-less existence, let me introduce you to the next best thing: an incredibly promising Metroidvania that stars a cute mouse, has an amazing demo, and just received endorsement from Hollow Knight’s own developers.
Jun. 25, 2024
Elden Ring sleuth cracks Shadow of the Erdtree to unmask NPCs, finds a new nod to Berserk manga: "This is From's most Guts-like guy in a long list of Guts-like guys"
Turns out the Blackgaol Knight is a Guts lookalike under that helm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Shadow of the Erdtree first launched,many players were quickly wreckedby an early optional boss: the unassuming Blackgaol Knight. And I meanrightwhen the DLC launched – this boss is just around the corner from the first Site of Grace checkpoint, which makes for a humbling introduction to the Land of Shadow.
Jun. 25, 2024
New Jurassic World star Scarlett Johansson teases "incredible" script from original Jurassic Park writer: "He's so passionate about it"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jurassic World 4 does however mark theBlack Widowstar’s franchise debut as the movie has found a new lead in Johansson as opposed to the originalJurassic Worldduo Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard. When why the new Jurassic project made her want to return to franchise films, Johansson responded: “Everything. I’m an enormous Jurassic Park fan.
Jun. 25, 2024
New look at Superman set reveals full costume in all of its glory – and a glimpse of a fellow DC hero
Superman in the flesh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cleveland.comhas the scoop on Supes, with several photos showcasing Corenswet in full Superman mode, complete with cape (and, honestly, we prefer the vibrant colors here compared to the more muted palette of the initial reveal). See for yourself at the link above, as well as a taster below. There’s a first look at Lois Lane in action, as well as Superman chatting to one of his likely allies in Mister Terrific, a hero famed for his intellect and use of his robotic ‘T-Spheres’ in battle.
Jun. 25, 2024
One of 2024's biggest new anime series will be shown in cinemas – one month before its Netflix and Crunchyroll release
Dandadan is coming to theaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, anime fans! The first three episodes of the upcoming series Dandadan will be shown in cinemas, animation distributor Gkids has announced. One whole month before the show lands on Netflix and Crunchyroll in October, the opening chapters are set to release on August 31 in Asia, on September 7 in Europe, and September 13 in select theaters in New York City and Los Angeles.
Jun. 25, 2024
Palworld devs are "still discussing" bringing the hit survival game to platforms like PlayStation, but a Nintendo Switch release looks unlikely due to "technical reasons"
If you want to play on the go, you’ll need a Steam Deck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead ofPalworld’s massiveSakurajima update, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe reveals that the smash survival hit could make its way to other consoles like the PlayStation - but it likely won’t ever launch on the Nintendo Switch. Palworld is currently available on just two platforms - PC and the Xbox.
Jun. 25, 2024
Sci-fi horror comedy Zombo crosses over with future sport classic Harlem Heroes in the new 2000 AD Sci-Fi Special
Interview | Al Ewing and Boo Cook on their undead future sport mashup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final strip in the issue is one of the most striking. Harlem Zombos is a cross between Al Ewing and Henry Flint’s much-loved horror comedy Zombo and the classic future sport saga Harlem Heroes - one of the very first strips published in the venerable anthology.
Jun. 25, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree is somehow easier than Elden Ring for me, but I'm worried that's only because I fixed my awful build that almost made me quit this RPG 2 years ago
After two years, did I suddenly… get good? Nah, it’s probably the build When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I started upElden Ringat its original launch, I set two rules for myself. First, I would avoid any kind of online guide. Second, I wouldn’t be afraid to make use of any kind of in-game advantage. Summons? Spirit Ashes? The cheesiest weapon strats I could come up with?
Jun. 25, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree's "Somewhere a Great Rune has broken" message explained
And so to has a powerful charm in the Elden Ring DLC, but what does that even mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What does “Somewhere a Great Rune has broken” in Shadow of the Erdtree mean? The message comes out of nowhere, followed by another that says “and so too has a powerful charm”, but what are you supposed to do with that?
Jun. 25, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws hyperspace jumps onto PLAY’s cover
Plus: Star Wars’ gaming legacy, Astro Bot’s PS5 return, the power of cosplay, Immortality behind-the-scenes, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, a little movie called Star Wars helped to shape pop culture as we know it, just as the gaming medium was beginning to gain momentum too. From inspiring Final Fantasy games to having games of its own, it’s helped define the current gaming landscape in which we find ourselves.
Jun. 25, 2024
Steam Summer Sale hasn't even started yet, but its new "Deep Discounts" category boasts 95% off reductions and has my wallet quaking
Promising price cuts for Palworld, Manor Lords, Batman: Arkham Knight and “thousands” more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Summer Sale is coming back to haunt our wallets with a ridiculous amount of reductions on games big and small, and a new “Deep Discounts” category threatens to bankrupt us all. Valveannounced that the annual Steam Summer Sale would return this Thursday, June 27, at 10am PT/ 6pm BST to bring massive discounts on literally “thousands” of games.
Jun. 25, 2024
Teasing terror: Both the Nosferatu and Longlegs trailers obscure their bad guys, and I need more horror marketing to do the same
We’re yet to get full proper looks at Nicolas Cage and Bill Skarsgård, and hopefully it stays that way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We suffer more in imagination than in reality,” once said philosopher Seneca. He was talking about anxiety and overthinking, but it’s no secret that the phrase applies to horror movies, too. A lot of the time, it’s the things wethinkwe see, or simply the anticipation of seeing something truly terrible, that make the hairs on the back of our necks stand on end.
Jun. 25, 2024
Terrifying Shadow of the Erdtree animation glitch turns one of the DLC's cool new swords into a kind of body horror that would fit right into Bloodborne
The Unending Dance gets literal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s players have discovered a terrifying animation glitch in Shadow of the Erdtree that turns Tarnished everywhere into Marionette soldiers. FromSoftwarehas opened the floodgates toElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s massive new regions, and everyone loves that. What everyone loves a whole lot less than that is the downright horrifying animation glitch seen just below, which has sent a Tarnished’s torso and arms repeatedly revolving around their body like they’re something out of Bloodborne.
Jun. 25, 2024
The Batman 2 starts filming early next year, according to Andy Serkis
The Alfred Pennyworth actor shares an update on the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batmanstar Andy Serkis has an update on filming for the DC movie’s sequel – and we now know when production is due to kick off. “Basically, I know nothing about the movie other than that I’ve just found out that we’re probably likely to be starting filming early next year,” the actor, who plays Alfred Pennyworth, said during an appearance at this year’s ACE Superhero Comic Con (viaPopverse).
Jun. 25, 2024
The Bear’s Carmy and Sydney won’t be getting together in season 3: "There was no talk about any romantic implications"
No love on the menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While there’s been plenty of work in the kitchen during the first seasons of The Bear, a subsection of fans had hoped something else would be cooking between its two leads, Jeremy Allen White’s Carmy and fellow chef Sydney (Ayo Edebiri). Unfortunately for those Carm-ey shippers, the actors themselves have shut down any notion of that happening ahead of The Bear season 3.
Jun. 25, 2024
The strongest Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet was also one of the worst Pokemon in Scarlet and Violet - until its dedicated fans found a hyper-specific way to rock the competitive scene
The future is here, and it’s all Miraidon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s legendary Pokemon was originally expected to be totally lackluster in the game’s competitive scene, but now that it’s been unleashed and players have begun formulating new strategies with it, it’s proved to be an absolute menace. Right now, competitive Pokemon VGC players must follow the ‘Regulation Set G’ ruleset, which unbanned the Scarlet and Violet mascots Koraidon and Miraidon for the first time since Generation Nine’s official tournaments began, allowing them in as a one-per-team ‘Restricted Pokemon’ along with certain other legendaries such as Zacian andZamazenta.
Jun. 25, 2024
Netflix announces the first new arrivals on-board One Piece season 2 – and it hints at where the story is going next
It’s bad news for Luffy and the crew When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced the first new cast members forOne Piece season 2. “Out from the shadows comes your first look at who’s playing the Baroque Works agents in the upcoming season of ONE PIECE,” the announcement from Netflix reads. David Dastmalchian (The Suicide Squad, Ant-Man) is Mr.
Jun. 25, 2024
After dev of cult classic NES platformer reveals nobody talked to him about the follow-up, sequel studio apologizes: "we should've done better"
Gimmick’s original director says the sequel’s announcement was “a surprise to me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Theabsurdly rare cult classic NES platformer Gimmick is getting a sequelover three decades later, but the announcement has been met with a fair amount of skepticism from fans of the original - particularly because the news came as a surprise to the original lead dev, too.
Jun. 24, 2024
Who is Mrs Flood in Doctor Who? These missable costume details suddenly make her the show’s most interesting mystery in years
Dressed to impress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatthe identity of Ruby Sunday’s motherhas been revealed during the Doctor WhoEmpire of Death ending, you might think it’s safe to assume that the show’s mystery well has dried up. Think again. Anita Dobson’s Mrs Flood has already beenthe source of much speculation. That was intensified further in the recent finale as she told Cherry Sunday, “Tell your maker I will come to storm down the gates of gold and seize his kingdom in my true name.
Jun. 24, 2024
404 deaths into his Shadow of the Erdtree marathon, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat hits back at complaints that the Elden Ring DLC is too hard: "It's a skill issue"
“Why the f*** would they make a DLC for you to breeze past in a day or two?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cenat, who recently beat the base version of Elden Ringafter 1,700 deaths across 167 hourshas turned his attention to Shadow of the Erdtree. So far,it’s taken him more than 50 hours (and another 500 deaths), but he’s approaching the final boss.
Jun. 24, 2024
After 10 years and 430 chapters, the My Hero Academia manga will end in just six weeks
School’s out as Kōhei Horikoshi brings the saga to a close When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After more than 400 episodes, manga giant Shueisha has announced that Kōhei Horikoshi’s wildly popular My Hero Academia has just five chapters left before it comes to an end. The news was revealed onthe official MHA Twitter account, which announced that the final chapter of the series will be released on August 5 in the combined Weekly Shōnen Jump #36/#37.
Jun. 24, 2024
After Elden Ring's director said he'd be open to working with other authors post-George R.R. Martin, the writer everyone wants FromSoft to team up with next is tearing up Shadow of the Erdtree
Brandon Sanderson is making short work of the DLC’s bosses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brandon Sanderson, the fantasy and science fiction author that Soulsborne fans have been hoping could team up withFromSoftwarein the future, has been trying his hand atElden Ring’s Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC, adding a bit more fuel to the fire to the hype of those hoping for a collaboration.
Jun. 24, 2024
As Square Enix tries to raise the bar for its own games, president says that doesn't mean only releasing massive AAA behemoths
Smaller titles are still in the pipeline, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixpresident Takashi Kiryu has confirmed that the company is still working on “small- to medium-sized” games despite the company’s newly revealed medium-term business plan, in whichoutlined plans to shift from “quantity to quality"and “regularly release AAA titles in its major franchises.” In a series of Twitter posts,reporter @michsuzu(translated byAutomaton, and verified by GamesRadar+ usingGoogleand DeepL) notes that in a recent shareholders' meeting, Kiryu was asked if the company’s new business plan means that it won’t be developing indie games.
Jun. 24, 2024
Best weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree for all builds
Whether Dex, Faith, Intelligence, Strength or Arcane, here’s the best weapons in the Elden Ring DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Shadow of the Erdtree weapons in Elden Ring are those that play to your build - as ever - with a range of options for players to find. We’re discovering new, powerful weapons in Shadow of the Erdtree every day, but right now there’s a few standouts for every kind of character, stat scaling and build, whether you’re playing Strength, Dexterity, Arcane, Faith or Intelligence.
Jun. 24, 2024
Beverly Hills Cop 4 star Kevin Bacon reveals that he's thrilled he is finally getting to embrace his villainous side after a 45-year-long career
Exclusive: Kevin Bacon talks playing against type in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 45 years in showbiz, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. star Kevin Bacon says he’s having a great time playing against type. “I don’t go out specifically and look for villains, but I’ve never been someone who’s afraid of doing bad things in movies because people are gonna think bad things about me.
Jun. 24, 2024
Capcom's weirdest game in years won me over in 10 minutes, and it's suddenly the thing I'm most excited to see from the publisher in 2024
Preview | Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess is sandwiched between Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Monster Hunter Wilds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 25 years of gaming and 11 years of game journalism, it’s rare for me to sit down with a game and have absolutely no idea what I’m doing. It’s a treat, in an odd way. Even with unfamiliar genres or out-there mashups, I can usually bumble my way through with muscle memory or context clues.
Jun. 24, 2024
Cinema is saved: Eddie Murphy confirms Shrek 5 and a Donkey spin-off movie are in the works
Eddie Murphy says he’s already recorded for Shrek 5, which could be arriving sooner than we think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somebody once told me… that Shrek 5anda Donkey spin-off movie are official on the way. Eddie Murphy confirmed the news a littleover a year after Illumination CEO Chris Meledrandri said talks and negotiations had begun. “We started doing Shrek 4or [Shrek]5months ago.
Jun. 24, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 finally unleashes its huge "Economy 2.0" patch with reworked rent and a fix for death waves, but it'll also kill a bunch of your citizens
These rent calculations are a lot to process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2 is completely reworking its economy in a brand new update, in a rework that’s being dubbed “Economy 2.0.” Announced today, June 24, patch 1.1.5f1 for Cities: Skylines 2 is effectively trying to make the economy “more challenging and transparent.” To do this, developer Colossal Order is removing government subsidies for all cities, for example, while the ‘Taxes and Services’ panel in the ‘Economy’ tab is now unlocked at Milestone one, while the ‘Production’ panel now unlocks at Milestone level two.
Jun. 24, 2024
Corsair’s latest gaming mouse just returned to its lowest price ever
Save $40 on the Corsair M75 Wireless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not left-handed, but I still appreciate good value when I see it. TheCorsairM75 Wireless is the brand’s latest gaming mouse, and while it sells itself on its true ambidextrous design, it’s the super-speedy sensor, comfortable shape, and fantastic battery life that set it apart from the rest of the market.
Jun. 24, 2024
Dishonored, Deus Ex, and Redfall dev Harvey Smith "often" waits 5-10 years to play his games after they release
“Usually I play our games nonstop as we are finishing them. But then I am done for a long while” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harvey Smith, a veteran game designer best known for Dishonored and Deus Ex, says he typically doesn’t play his own games until 5-10 years post release. That’s after playing them “nonstop” during development, he said in a recent tweet.
Jun. 24, 2024
Doctor Who's Ruby Sunday reveal was inspired by Russell T Davies' biggest Star Wars frustration
How Rise of Skywalker influenced a big Doctor Who surprise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who finally answered a big question during itsEmpire of Death finale:who is Ruby Sunday’s mother? As it turns out, it was no one ‘important’ in the grand scheme of the show. Instead, it was Louise Miller, an NHS nurse who gave her baby up to shield it from an abusive home after a teenage pregnancy.
Jun. 24, 2024
Dustborn took me on a roadtrip where I fought with words, played Guitar Hero-like rhythm games, and made Telltale-style choices
Preview | Dustborn is a story-driven action-adventure that plays around with the power of words When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Putting language at the center of a politically charged story feels even more powerful in a world so littered with misinformation and fake news. In Dustborn, its comic book-inspired visuals replace iconic pops of ‘pow’ and ‘wham’ with actions like ‘block’ or ‘push’, with our hero Pax capable of wielding words as both offensive and defensive powers.
Jun. 24, 2024
Elden Ring publisher quietly calls out players who think Shadow of the Erdtree is too hard
Don’t forget your Scadutree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s own publisher has been offering a crucial tip for those struggling with Shadow of the Erdtree. If you somehow haven’t heard already,Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis very difficult, even by modernFromSoftwarestandards.Even veterans have been humbled by an optional bossbarely 10 minutes into the DLC, which is a solid indicator of the terrors the rest of the expansion is hiding.
Jun. 24, 2024
Elden Ring streamer takes roleplaying to the next level by rolling in real life every time they roll in the RPG
A roll-playing masterpiece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringchallenges have become increasingly absurd as players try to one-up each other bybuilding real-world Greatswordsto swing around,training goldfish to beat bosses, andcompleting the game 100 timesto chase the weirdest challenges imaginable. One streamer is now trying to raise the ceiling by rolling every time their character rolls. A true roll-playing game.
Jun. 24, 2024
I spent an evening stuck in Elden Ring's Fog Rift Catacombs and experienced the purest despair I've ever felt in a FromSoftware game
Shadow of the Erdtree players want to “cage fight” the designers of the Fog Rift Catacombs, and after hours stuck there I understand why When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis kicking players' butts, but an optional dungeon called the Fog Rift Catacombs is causing a special kind of despair. After spending some time trapped in this place, I can understand why - this dungeon is simultaneously the best, worst, and funniest thingFromSoftwarehas ever done.
Jun. 24, 2024
First Nosferatu trailer will make you yearn for (and dread) the arrival of Bill Skarsgård's vampire in Robert Eggers' gothic horror
Be careful what you wish for… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new vampire horror Nosferatu is here, and it’s offering up all the gothic horror goodness we could wish for. After the teaser was shown exclusively beforeThe Bikeridersin US theaters this past weekend, it’s now crept its way online… Directed byThe Witch’s Robert Eggers, and starring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Bill Skarsgård, the movie takes inspiration from F.
Jun. 24, 2024
GTA veteran says other games struggle to be funny as comedy doesn't "make a lot of sense in them," but it works for Rockstar because each entry tries to "satirize a specific location and time"
Lazlow Jones explains why humor works so well for Rockstar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As comedy seems to remain a largely untouched genre for many developers, formerRockstar Gameswriter Lazlow Jones describes why he thinks that is - and how theGrand Theft Autoseries manages to maintain its own iconic humor. Following his departure fromRockstar Gamesafter nearly two decades of work on acclaimed series like GTA and Red Dead Redemption, Lazlow Jones joined co-founder Dan Houser at anew studio- Absurd Ventures.
Jun. 24, 2024
Guardians of the Galaxy star is in talks to play "one specific character" in James Gunn's DCU
Pom Klementieff is eyeing up a mystery role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guardians of the Galaxystar Pom Klementieff says she’s been in talks about a mystery role inJames Gunn’s rebooted DCU. “I just want to keep working with James, so we’re going to keep trying to find ways to do that,” she toldAgents of Fandom. “Yes, we’ve been talking about one specific character, but I can’t talk about that right now.
Jun. 24, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki says Shadow of the Erdtree focusing on Miquella is about "completing Elden Ring's circle" and honoring George R.R. Martin's contributions to the open-world RPG
Sounds like Miquella was a Martin creation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree’s focus on Miquella was born of the desire to “honor George R.R. Martin’s contributions” toFromSoftware’s game. That’s according toElden Ringdirector and FromSoftware president Hidetaka Miyazaki, speaking toThe Vergein a new interview. Miyazaki tells the outlet that the focus on Miqeulla, brother of Malenia, in the expansion was “born of the desire to honor George R.
Jun. 24, 2024
Horror sequel A Quiet Place: Day One called "emotional" and "harrowingly beautiful" in positive first reactions
Critics are especially loving Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn’s cat co-star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to horror sequelA Quiet Place: Day Oneare here – and they’re describing the movie as an “emotional” and “harrowingly beautiful” addition to the franchise. Early “reviews” on social media look to be particularly praising of leads Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong’o, as well as their feline co-star, and its ending.
Jun. 24, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2 recap and Easter eggs: Double trouble
Here’s your spoiler-filled recap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2 delivers the fallout from the brutalBlood and Cheese storyline. Now,whatever you thought of the grisly openingto the second season, there’s no denying it will have huge repercussions throughout Westeros. As the scales tip towards war in the kingdom too, cracks begin to emerge for both sides from within as well as on a larger scale.
Jun. 24, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 has finally mentioned a missing character from the books: Daeron Targaryen explained
House of the Dragon has introduced a missing book character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 2finally name dropped Daeron Targaryen, who, in George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, is a major character. Until this point, Daeron had been missing from the show, but it looks like he’ll be a key player moving forward.
Jun. 24, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 has introduced Addam of Hull – who is he and why is he so important?
Explaining that newcomer in House of the Dragon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has introduced Addam of Hull – and this newcomer has a big destiny ahead of him, if George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood is anything to go by. Below, we go into detail about who Addam of Hull is and what his story could look like in the show, based on Martin’s source material.
Jun. 24, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner confirms who won that emotional battle in season 2 episode 2
Seeing double? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In trueHouse of the Dragon season 2fashion, episode 2 ended with a bang last night and saw two of our favorite characters come to blows in a tense yet highly confusing final battle. However, showrunner Ryan Condal has put the questions to bed, confirming the real winner. Warning, major spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 2 follow!
Jun. 24, 2024
How to beat the Shadow of the Erdtree final boss Radahn
Promised Consort Radahn and Miquella are the last and final boss of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree final boss is Radahn, now Promised Consort Radahn and attended to by Miquella himself, having being reincarnated and reborn through the Divinity Gate at the top of Enir-Ilim. This final boss fight is one of the most brutal encounters in all of Elden Ring, a two-phase encounter in which the player battles Radahn at first, and then Radahn empowered by Miquella’s Holy power - and that second phase is a nightmare that few can even reach, let alone conquer.
Jun. 24, 2024
I hate to be that guy, but I totally called these AMD Ryzen 8000G CPU discounts
Right on the tick! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re about a month out from when Amazon’s big Prime Day sale typically falls. With the launch ofAMD’s next wave of processors slated for an undisclosed date in July, I’m getting pretty excited about the CPU deals we could see this Summer. I’ve been looking forward to good CPU discounts since AMD made its 9000 Series announcement, so much so, that I even made a note to remind myself to start checking the prices of AMD’s 8000G CPUs from the 17th of June onwards.
Jun. 24, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn and Marvel's Lupita Nyong’o say Quiet Place prequel "expands what the horror genre can do"
Exclusive: Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn say the prequel aims to “expand what the horror genre can do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Place: Day One brings noise into the near-silent franchise. The prequel set on the first day of the invasion takes the audience back to the moment it all began in New York City as a normal day turns quiet.
Jun. 24, 2024
I'm convinced this small area in Shadow of the Erdtree is a reference to the Miyazaki-directed FromSoft game that started it all: Demon's Souls
Look me in the eyes and say this is a coincidence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeforeElden Ringand Bloodborne and Dark Souls,FromSoftwarehad a weird, struggling project that ended up getting passed to Hidetaka Miyazaki, a then-designer who was free to do almost whatever he wanted with it. The result of that little experiment was Demon’s Souls, the off-beat dark fantasy action RPG still quietly acting as royal advisor to the newly crowned king that is Elden Ring.
Jun. 24, 2024
Inside Out 2 surpasses Dune 2 as biggest movie of the year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The pic takes us back inside Riley’s mind, who has now entered her teenage years. Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale), and Disgust (Liza Lapira) have it all under control, until Anxiety (Maya Hawke) crashes the party and makes everything confusing. The cast includes Ayo Edebri as Envy, June Squibb as Nostalgia, Kyle MacLachlan as Riley’s father, and Diane Lane as Riley’s mother.
Jun. 24, 2024
Kevin Bacon shares his "disarming" experience working with Eddie Murphy for the first time: "I had to kind of stay on my toes"
Exclusive: Kevin Bacon talks working with Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F. star Kevin Bacon says he had a blast working with Eddie Murphy for the first time ever. “It was great. He’s a very relaxed and focused and an immediate sort of actor, you know what I mean?
Jun. 24, 2024
Late John Wick star Lance Reddick voicing iconic DC villain in his last TV show
Lance Reddick’s final TV show is Kite Man: Hell Yeah! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Late actor Lance Reddickwill be playing an iconic DC villain in his final TV show, it has been revealed. The actor appeared inJohn Wick 4and Percy Jackson and the Olympians following his death, and he has a cameo in the upcoming John Wick spinoff Ballerina.
Jun. 24, 2024
Marvel star has perfect, cheeky response to being asked how he's preparing for his Fantastic Four role
Ebon Moss-Bachrach is going method When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Fourstar Ebon Moss-Bachrach gave the perfect, cheeky response when asked how he’s preparing for his upcoming Marvel role. The Bear actor is playing Ben Grimm, AKA the Thing, in theMarvel Phase 6movie, which is due out next year. “I’m playing Ben Grimm, who becomes the Thing, who is a man encased in rock.
Jun. 24, 2024
Mr. House will play a part in Fallout season 2 as the show heads to New Vegas
Mr. House will appear in Fallout season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. News onFallout season 2has been few and far betweensince its renewal, but now we have confirmation that a major character from the games will return on Prime Video. Mr. House, founder of RoboCo played by Anthony Misiano who went on to rule New Vegas, ‘will return for more episodes’.
Jun. 24, 2024
My Chemical Romance bassist Mikey Way has a new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Comic with "anime inspired" art and a villain that goes back to the original '90s toys
Mikey Way is turning the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' greatest love into their worst enemy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Chemical Romance is one of the most popular bands of the last 20 years, and in the time since their last official release, several of the group’s multi-talented members have branched into comic storytelling - including bassist Mikey Way, whose latest comic is a short in the upcoming anthology comic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White, and Green #2.
Jun. 24, 2024
My only real concern about Dragon Age: The Veilguard right now is how it will impact my 10-year-old tabletop campaigns
Opinion | I honestly can’t be bothered too much about what little we’ve seen so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much has been made ofthe official reveal of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the latest and hopefully greatest title from EA’sBioWareand the first real significant appearance from the long-gestating sequel. It would be easy to look at what small amount we’ve seen overall and draw negative comparisons to its predecessors or evolutionary relatives like Baldur’s Gate 3, but to be completely frank, that would be foolish.
Jun. 24, 2024
New Netflix action movie with negative reviews and terrible Rotten Tomatoes score surprisingly tops the streamer's top 10 charts
Jessica Alba’s new movie gets a divisive reception When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new number-one movie in the streamer’s original action flick Trigger Warning starring Jessica Alba. But despite the movie taking first place on the site, it hasn’t had the same positive response elsewhere. According toFlixPatrol, Trigger Warning is Netflix’s current number-one movie worldwide, taking first place in many countries such as the US, the UK, and Australia.
Jun. 24, 2024
Not content with beating Elden Ring with nothing but her brain, the mind-controlling streamer is back and battering Shadow of the Erdtree's tough bosses
Yes, with her mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s brain-powered streamer is back again, and this time she’s beaten Shadow of the Erdtree’s first two main bosses using her nothing but her mind. Having beatenFromSoftware’s base game, Perrikaryal is now playing throughElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, having started the odyssey last week on June 22. The Divine Beast Dancing Lion proved no challenge for the streamer’s literal brain power, as she downed the beast in the video just below and made the entire thing look weirdly easy.
Jun. 24, 2024
PSA: You can turn Shadow of the Erdtree into DIY Sekiro with one not-so-secret item that makes Elden Ring feel like a new game
Elden Ring whooping your butt? Don’t sleep on the Deflecting Hard Tear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a not-so-secret new item inElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreethat lets you mimick the parrying style at the core of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s gameplay. You can get your hands on the Deflecting Hard Tear very early in the DLC - almost right from the spawn point, in fact.
Jun. 24, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree Unable to Summon Cooperator error explained and how to fix it
If you’re unable to summon a cooperator in Shadow of the Erdtree there is a way to do it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re getting the Shadow of Erdtree unable to summon cooperator message, then you’re stuck trying to summon help and, short answer, the only real option right now is to keep trying. There’s been no official confirmation of the problem yet, or mention of a fix, and that’s probably because there’s not actually anything wrong, it’s just a question of supply and demand.
Jun. 24, 2024
Stardew Valley player turns "hardcore mode" joke into reality, creating a mod that ruthlessly deletes your saves if you dare to use guides
Wiki use is for the weak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following an online joke regarding a “hardcore mode” inStardew Valleythat counters wiki use by destroying guilty players' saves, one genius modder has made the gag difficulty option reality. A few days ago, satirical news website Hard Drive (think The Onion, but gaming) posted anarticlereferring to a “new hardcode mode” in Stardew Valley that detects when players open the game’s wiki and then promptly wipes their save files.
Jun. 24, 2024
"Yes, Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still in development," Ubisoft confirms after 4 years of silence
The 16-year development cycle continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week,Ubisoftofficially unveiled itsremaster of Beyond Good and Evil and highlighted its connections to the long-awaited follow-up. Now, the publisher has fully confirmed the implication:Beyond Good and Evil 2remains in the works. “Yes, Beyond Good & Evil 2 is still in development,” the devs say in atweet threadanswering questions about the remaster, “and we cannot wait for you to discover more about Jade’s past in the 20th Anniversary Edition!
Jun. 24, 2024
Terraria creator has a simple question for the team behind one of the game's best mods: "Which of you wants to work for Re-Logic and get paid for your work?"
The creators of Terraria’s massive Calamity mod have a job offer on Twitter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terraria creator Andrew “Redigit” Spinks has rather casually offered a job to the makers of one of Terraria’s biggest mods. “Yo @CalamityModTeam, which of you wants to work for @ReLogicGames and get paid for your work?” Spinks wrote in a recent tweet.
Jun. 24, 2024
The Boys creator Eric Kripke hopes to "do something" within the Star Wars franchise one day
The showrunner is a “lifelong fan” of all things set in a galaxy far, far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From jokes to Jedis: The Boys creator Eric Kripke “fully intends” to make a TV show or movie set in a galaxy far, far away one day. According toRolling Stone, the writer-producer described himself as a “lifelong Star Wars fan” as he conducted an interview sitting in front of a replica of Han Solo’s blaster.
Jun. 24, 2024
The next Game of Thrones spin-off will release in 2025, George RR Martin confirms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones creator George RR Martin has revealed the release window for the next spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – and it’s very soon. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is based on Martin’s Dunk and Egg novellas, the first of which is titled The Hedge Knight, and is another prequel to the original series of books (and the TV show).
Jun. 24, 2024
The ultra-popular Batman webcomic is back with a new season that's all about the Joker
Batman: Wayne Family Adventures is back, and so is the Joker -all season long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a Batman fan who isn’t afraid to dig into web comics, the words “Wayne Family Adventures” probably immediately get you salivating for Webtoon and DC’s hit collaboration, which has just returned for a third season of 50 installments.
Jun. 24, 2024
Twitch streamer Kai Cenat nears Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's final boss after 51 hours and 536 deaths, challenging his legendary run of the base game
He’s blitzing through it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Huge Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is pushing throughElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeat a blistering pace, nearing the DLC’s final boss with over 51 hours and played and more than 536 deaths. If the name ‘Kai Cenat’ seems somewhat familiar to you, it’s because he’s taken the streaming world by storm over the last few months, having turned his attention toFromSoftwaregames.
Jun. 24, 2024
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra review: "Game-changer"
Want quick results that don’t compromise on quality? You should look into the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra tilt release technology. This simple yet effective solution speeds up prints to an impressive degree, but everything still looks crisp thanks to a 12K resolution. The inbuilt camera is an equally solid addition that saves time on checking progress, and the printer’s hinged lid makes so much more sense than the lift-off boxes we normally have to deal with.
Jun. 24, 2024
Uh oh, Helldivers 2's Automatons have got their sights set on Malevelon Creek again
The Xzar sector must be held at all costs to prevent the bots reclaiming old territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Trouble may be brewing inHelldivers 2’s Galactic War, as the freedom-hating Automatons have once again got their sights set on Malevelon Creek, in a move that could reignite the third-person shooter’s deadliest battle. Thefight to liberate Malevelon Creekfrom the clutches of the bots is probably the single most iconic battle in Helldivers 2’s history.
Jun. 23, 2024
Future FromSoft games will build on Elden Ring's "combination between freedom and difficulty," director Hidetaka Miyazaki says
But that doesn’t quite mean the next FromSoftware game will be open world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DeveloperFromSoftwareisn’t ready to talk about its next game, but whatever the project ends up being will snatch the baton fromElden Ringand continue “that combination between freedom and difficulty.” The studio’s breakout successes - Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Sekiro, and Bloodborne - attracted a devoted cult fanbase thanks to their imposing difficulty, community-building design, and effortlessly mysterious worlds.
Jun. 23, 2024
Nintendo keeps team behind Mario & Luigi: Brothership a secret, but confirms "original developers" from the RPG's bankrupt studio are involved
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is once again staying tight-lipped about the studio behind one of its upcoming games - this time, the company declined to confirm who’s making Mario & Luigi: Brothership. When asked about which studio is behind the game, Nintendo gave a now-familiar answer toGame File: “Some of the original developers who worked on the franchise are involved in the development of Mario & Luigi: Brothership.
Jun. 23, 2024
State of Decay 2 developer immortalizes a player's late dad as an in-game playable survivor: "My heart skipped a beat when I saw his name"
“I’m not crying you’re crying” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rare wholesome news, folks. State of Decay 2 developer Undead Labs has memorialized a community member’s late father as an in-game character. Redditor EmbarrassedBudget shared the wholesome story earlier this week, explaining that he sent a message to Undead Labs three years ago, shortly after his dad’s death. “They did what they could, which means just adding his name to random survivors,” the player continued.
Jun. 23, 2024
What are Hidetaka Miyazaki's favorite FromSoftware games now that Elden Ring is finished? "Dark Souls and Bloodborne left a very big impression," the president says
I’m sure this will be a big comfort to someone, maybe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarehead Hidetaka Miyazaki has revealed Bloodborne and Dark Souls “left a big impression on him” when asked about his personal favorite game from the studio. Speaking toCNETrecently, Miyazaki was asked about his personal favorite game across FromSoftware’s entire history. Yes, there are games that the Japanese studio made before Miyazaki joined, like the original King’s Field games, but it seems the question was more geared to get Miyazaki to pick one of his own games, or looking at it another way, his favorite child.
Jun. 22, 2024
Who is Ruby Sunday’s mother in Doctor Who? We finally have an answer
Mom’s the word When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is Ruby Sunday’s mother? It’s a question that has plagued Doctor Who fans ever since Millie Gibson’s companion arrived on that snowy Christmas Eve during last year’s festive special. Now, we have an answer – and it’s not one that many would have anticipated. Spoilers for the Doctor Who season 1 finale ‘Empire of Death’ follow.
Jun. 22, 2024
After George R.R. Martin's influence on Elden Ring, will FromSoftware work with another big writer? Hidetaka Miyazaki says "We would definitely be open to exploring that"
The Brandon Sanderson dream lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the many things that makesElden Ringstand out amongFromSoftware’s other works is Game of Thrones scribe George R.R. Martin contributing to the lore and mythology. As it happens, it’s gone so well that director Hidetaka Miyazaki “would definitely be open” to other collaborations on future FromSoftware games.
Jun. 22, 2024
Warhammer Age of Sigmar used to scare me, but Skaventide changed all that
Opinion | This feels like surprisingly good place to start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of all the things I’d expected from the Skaventide boxset for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, it wasn’t feeling like a kid at school again. Do you remember seeing something and writing it off as too big, too complex, and too overwhelming? For me, that was math.
Jun. 22, 2024
After 5 years in early access, Manor Lords publisher finally releases its Soviet city builder to 92% positive Steam user reviews
Workers & Resources' 1.0 version is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic, a popular city-builder that’s been simmering in early access for five years, has finally fully launched to universal praise. Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic has been challenging players to turn “an impoverished country into a rich industrial superpower” for years now using “intricate production chains and a fully simulated global economy,” according to the game’s blurb.
Jun. 22, 2024
Diablo 4 season 5 PTR patch notes reveal a new endgame roguelite mode and boss, new Uniques, and massive quality-of-life changes like re-playable bosses
We’re going back down to hell in Diablo 4 season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4season 5 is taking us back down to hell, as revealed in the wildly extensive patch notes for the new season’s public test realm (PTR). Though Diablo 4 season 5 has yet to be fully revealed, we learned about a ton of potential, and massive, changes in today’s Campfire Chat and associated patch notes.
Jun. 22, 2024
Doctor Who Empire of Death ending explained: Sutekh, Mrs. Flood, and the answer to the question everyone was asking
Dust to dust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who season 1has come to an end, with ‘Empire of Death’ andSutekhmaking good on its promise of a significant kill count. The finale also answered some of the big, burning questions fans have had all year, as well as posing a few new ones in its final moments. All told, there was a lot to unpick and unravel as Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor raced to save all of time and space.
Jun. 22, 2024
Doctor Who episode 8 review: "A thrilling climax to a season that has made this 61-year-old TV show feel young again"
Sutekh secures his place as one of the great Doctor Who villains, but Gatwa and Gibson are the stars of this truly epic season finale Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: This review contains spoilers for the Doctor Who finale. A couple of week’s back, Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies teased ‘Empire of Death’ in the Radio Times by writing, “Apparently DW is coming back for Christmas, but it might just be a white screen on the BBC for an hour, because – trust me – not everyone comes out of this alive.
Jun. 22, 2024
Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree debuts to 'Mixed' Steam reactions: "The base game never felt this ridiculously difficult"
Performance woes are also contributing to a divisive reception When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwaregames are hard - you probably don’t need me to tell you that by now- butElden Ring’s newly released Shadow of the Erdtree expansion may have tipped the difficulty over the edge into “frustrating” territory, as the project just debuted to a divisive fan reaction.
Jun. 22, 2024
Elden Ring's Hidetaka Miyazaki jokes he's not great at presidenting because "95% of what I do" is still "directing games"
“I really get my hands dirty” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident and frequent director Hidetaka Miyazaki has joked that he’s not too great at the former job responsibility because “about 95%” of his time goes toward actually making the games. Miyazaki is revered for directing the studio’s bleak, often crushing, but ultimately hopeful games, and after the cult successes of Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne, he was also appointed to a presidential role within the Japanese game developer - which was previously best known for mech-explodathon series Armored Core and experimental offshoots likeEnchanted Arms, the odd 2006 JRPGthat me and seven other people love.
Jun. 22, 2024
FC 24 Euro Throwbacks solutions and Copa America Throwbacks answers
Score with Cristiano Ronaldo for big prizes using our FC 24 Euro Throwbacks riddles guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Desperate for FC 24 Euro Throwbacks solutions to solve the riddles involving Ronaldo and friends? Then you’ve come to the right place. Along with FC 24 Copa America throwbacks answers, completing these tricky tasks enables you to score a hefty chunk of XP on theEA Sports FC 24Season 7 ladder – so we’ve done the hard part for you.
Jun. 22, 2024
Anbernic RG35XXSP Review: "A great Game Boy Advance SP handheld homage"
The RG35XXSP marries the iconic style of the Game Boy Advance SP with handhed tech powerful enough to play up to 32-bit systems on the go. It’s not without its kinks, but what this pocket-sized powerhouse gets right justifies its purchase with ease. Clamshell design Great budget performance Fantastic screen D-pad isn’t great for fighters Mixed results with some emulation Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 22, 2024
Avowed director pushes back on the Skyrim comparisons, says the RPG is "a lot closer" to Obsidian's Pillars of Eternity and The Outer Worlds
Avowed does what Bethesdon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once againasked about the Skyrim comparisons, Avowed director Carrie Patel toldGame Informerthat “the best comparison is The Outer Worlds,” Obsidian’s satirical, anti-corpo space romp, because it “gives a much clearer idea of the scope of the game and also the design and layout.” Rather than letting folks loose in an open world that you can walk across from one point to the other, Avowed follows its galactic sibling’s footsteps with a “series of open zones that are connected and unlock over the course of the game… and yeah, in terms of the kind of the quest structure, the narrative structure, it’s a lot closer to The Outer Worlds, as well,” Patel adds.
Jun. 21, 2024
"It's not like we wanted to distance ourselves from Persona": How Metaphor ReFantazio turned years of work on JRPG icons into what's now my most-wanted game of 2024
Interview | Director Katsura Hashino and character designer Shigenori Soejima, both Persona 5 veterans, dive deep on Metaphor: ReFantazio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shin Megami Tensei and Persona have been pillar franchises for Atlus, and for the JRPG space as a whole, for well over a decade. With the upcoming release of Metaphor: ReFantazio, lead creators from both series are launching a new IP that seems to be somewhere in the middle of these two stylistically.
Jun. 21, 2024
"There can be only one": Al Ewing promises that Venom War will settle the rivalry between Eddie Brock and his son Dylan once and for all
Venom War will crown the one true Venom, with only one host bearing the symbiote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After starting out as one of Spider-Man’s most vicious foes, Venom has spent the last few decades building a reputation as Marvel’s top anti-hero, a fan favorite protagonist capable of carrying a full Marvel Universe crossover on his shoulders.
Jun. 21, 2024
After 17 years with no official remaster in sight, one Pokemon Battle Revolution fan is taking matters into their own hands and remaking the spin-off in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
It’s already looking great thanks to the return of Battle Revolution’s unique battling animations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicated Pokemon fan has decided to take it upon themselves to remake the seventeen-year-old spin-off title Pokemon Battle Revolution in the Nintendo Switch games Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and it’s already looking brilliant. It’d be understandable if you’d forgotten all about Battle Revolution over the years – as far as Pokemon spin-off games go, it’s not normally the one that fans think of first.
Jun. 21, 2024
After 20 years, Halo 2 excavators get the stealth missions Bungie scrapped up and running for modders to revive
Sneaking in shadows, enemy alert tiers, and alternate routes across the moon were all prototyped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Master Chief’s 450kg armor wouldn’t be my go-to outfit for tip toeing around aliens, but that didn’t stop developerBungiefrom playing around with stealthy missions and mechanics for Halo 2 anyway, according to cut content that’s now been restored.
Jun. 21, 2024
After 32 years, the cult classic NES platformer that goes for thousands on eBay is getting a sequel
Gimmick lives! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the late days of the NES, legendary developer Sunsoft released a game called Gimmick. It did not make a splash at the time, but more recent reevaluations have recognized it as a proper classic - to the point where it’s now one of the most sought-after games on the platform. Now, decades later, another developer is picking up the torch to give us a proper sequel.
Jun. 21, 2024
After Microsoft closed Arkane Austin, Redfall dev says the response to "the cleaned-up, final version" of the doomed FPS gave him "a burst of energy"
“I’m looking forward to talking about what I’ll be doing next” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerArkane Austinstudio head Harvey Smith is energized by the positive reaction toRedfall’s beefy final update, so much so that he’s already teasing his next move. Microsoft shut down Arkane Austin along with Hi-Fi Rush and Ghostwire: Tokyo studio Tango Gameworksand two other studios back in May, and with it came the end of the troubled FPS Redfall.
Jun. 21, 2024
An "erotic thriller" spin-off to M3GAN announced, and it sounds like Black Mirror meets Ex Machina
Move over M3GAN, Soulm8te is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Blumhouse’sM3GANis getting an older, more risque, sister as the studio announces another movie in the AI doll universe. The movie, which sounds like a mash-up ofA24’sEx Machinaand Netflix’s Black Mirror, follows a man who “acquires an Artificially Intelligent android to cope with the loss of his recently deceased wife,” as per the film’s synopsis.
Jun. 21, 2024
As CEOs chase infinite growth, Hidetaka Miyazaki says FromSoftware gets "better games and better decisions" from a "conservative forecast" with "room to fail"
FromSoftware is playing it safe even after Elden Ring’s explosive success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringis, by orders of magnitude, the most successful gameFromSoftwarehas ever made, and its new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will only compound that. But studio president and long-time Souls game director Hidetaka Miyazaki says the studio never assumes that this degree of success “will happen again with our future games,” instead choosing to play it safe and keep expectations “conservative.
Jun. 21, 2024
Benedict Cumberbatch seemingly confirms Doctor Strange will be in Avengers 5 – and filming begins next year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Benedict Cumberbatch has seemingly confirmed that Doctor Strange will indeed be in the next Avengers movie – and that filming begins next year. In a new interview with Netflix, the actor looks back on his most iconic roles. “The joy of playing [Doctor Strange] is immense, but it also means I can help platform stories and writing and less commercial fare into being so he’s a gift in many, many ways in my life,” Cumberbatch says before explaining that he almost had to give up the role initially due to scheduling conflicts.
Jun. 21, 2024
CD Projekt releases custom art of Geralt in Elden Ring as Shadow of the Erdtree beats The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine as the highest-rated DLC for any RPG
Game recognizes game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update: Not only isCD Projekt Redsupremely unbothered by losing its crown to Shadow of the Erdtree, the studio’s gone and released a slick illustration featuring Geralt toppling Mohg and heading into the Land of Shadow himself. Original story follows. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreeis finally here, and it’s already breaking records.
Jun. 21, 2024
Director of hit JRPG Shin Megami Tensei 5 echoes FromSoftware's stance on hard games: "Our intent was never to make things difficult for difficulty’s sake"
Elden Ring and Shin Megami Tensei have some surprising similarities in difficulty design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While old-school games might have had a reputation for being brutal, I think the modern era is the true golden age for difficult games. That’s in large part thanks to the fact that devs are taking a smarter approach to difficulty these days, and two separate directors behind two entirely different Japanese RPGs famed for their toughness seem to have converging ideas about how to make a good, hard game.
Jun. 21, 2024
Director of Nicolas Cage's terrifying horror to helm 'family-friendly' Stephen King adaptation next
The Monkey also now has an official release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Monkey, adapted from a short story by King, is the next film Perkins will direct, but, unlike Longlegs, The Monkey will have more of a family-friendly tone. In an interview withBloody Disgusting’sBoo Crew Podcast, the director said, “It’s gonna feel more like Misery or Creepshow or Gremlins or American Werewolf.
Jun. 21, 2024
Doc Ock has taken over the bodies of J. Jonah Jameson, Aunt May, and nearly everyone Peter Parker cares about in Superior Spider-Man #8
Peter Parker goes up against his own Doc Ock-ified loved ones in this preview of Superior Spider-Man #8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The return of the Superior Spider-Man reaches its conclusion in Superior Spider-Man #8, with the final showdown between Peter Parker and Otto Octavius, who has used his mind transfer technology to mentally dominate people all through Peter’s life.
Jun. 21, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard leads reveal that BioWare changed the RPG's name to "what was really the heartbeat of this game" - and it's not Solas
“We needed a title that represented what this game was truly about” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingBioWare’s recent announcement that its upcomingDragon Ageentry Dreadwolf is now instead calledThe Veilguard, lead developers reveal what prompted the name change. Speaking in an interview withGame Informer, Dragon Age: The Veilguard heads explain the RPG’s new title and what it means regarding Solas' role in-game.
Jun. 21, 2024
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki said Shadow of the Erdtree would be hard, and he wasn't kidding: "I'm getting stomped"
“Everything hits like a bus” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringveterans are getting absolutely “stomped” mere minutes into Shadow of the Erdtree, going to show thatFromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki was right when he warned us about the DLC’s difficulty. “We’ve kind of really pushed the envelope in terms of what we think can be withstood by the player,“Miyazaki said in an interview earlier this month regarding Elden Ring’s new DLC, which is a downright terrifying phrase.
Jun. 21, 2024
Elden Ring DLC launch live coverage - all the Shadow of the Erdtree news as it happens
The two-year wait for more Elden Ring goodness is over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that theElden Ring DLC release timehas come and gone, the two-year wait for new content is finally over as Shadow of the Erdtree is out in the wilds. And it’s a good thing, too. The open-world RPG’s community has found heaps ofweirdandwonderfulways to complete the game in the most brutal ways possible over the last two years.
Jun. 21, 2024
Elden Ring veterans are celebrating Shadow of the Erdtree's launch by helping others beat Mohg so they can join them in the Lands of Shadow
“I’ll heal you and die for you if I have to” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ringcommunity is uniting to help relatively new players beat Mohg and access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. If you didn’t already know, Shadow of the Erdtree requires players to beat two very specific bosses -Starscourge RadahnandMohg, Lord of Blood- in order to gain access to Shadow of the Erdtree.
Jun. 21, 2024
Every Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree guide you'll need
Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring’s first major DLC, is a huge challenge for any player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree guide hub will help players through all the greatest challenges of the DLC expansion, with guides on how to beat bosses, find special items, make yourself more powerful, and discover secrets around the Realm of Shadow.
Jun. 21, 2024
Everything in the GTA Online Bottom Dollar Bounties update
The summer Bottom Dollar Bounties update in GTA Online arrived on June 25, and here’s what was included in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online Bottom Dollar Bounties update launched on June 25 and introduced a range of new features, with a number of them based around work on the right side of the law – or at least helping the LSPD deal with problems they can’t be seen to be taking care of themselves.
Jun. 21, 2024
Famed retro remake dev says its remaster of The Thing will "fulfill the original vision" thanks to tech that wasn't available to the 22-year-old cult classic horror shooter
Nightdive says The Thing: Remastered is more than just a new coat of paint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Talking to GamesRadar+, Nightdive Studios business development director Larry Kuperman explained the studio’s approach to remastering a cult classic versus remaking the game from the ground up. While he says there’s an “enormous amount” of assets being re-used, Kuperman adds that there will be some new stuff that brings the remaster closer to the original vision set out by Computer Artworks 22 years ago.
Jun. 21, 2024
First MaXXXine reactions call the A24 film an "'80s horror take on Once Upon a Time"
The movie hits theaters in July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Ti West’s MaXXXine have arrived – thanks to a surprise screening in Los Angeles. Fans who were seated for a screening of Pearl were surprised with not only an early screening of MaXXXine, but a Q&A from Ti West and star Lily Collins. The final installment in West’s trilogy takes place six years after the events of X, with a now Hollywood-based Maxine doing whatever it takes to achieve her dreams and make herself a legitimate movie star.
Jun. 21, 2024
You can't date your friends in the new JRPG from the Persona 5 devs because it isn't a game about flirty teenagers: "It's part of the realism of the setting"
Metaphor: ReFantazio brings a different tone to your party When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Atlus' stylish upcoming JRPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, has spoken more about the decision toleave Persona’s popular romance system out of the game, and it’s primarily because it just wouldn’t fit into the story in the same way. While Metaphor: ReFantazio will feature a system similar to Persona’s ‘social links,’ allowing players to grow closer to the various characters, there’ll be absolutely no hand holding allowed – something which may come as a surprise given how many people enjoy the option in the likes of Persona 5 Royal and Persona 3 Reload.
Jun. 21, 2024
GTA San Andreas used "real gang members" to record voiceover: "We showed them the scripts and they were like, 'we wouldn't say that'"
According to Rockstar Games veteran Lazlow Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Real world gang members supposedly played a part in scrapping and rewriting dialogue from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, according toRockstar Gamesveteran Lazlow Jones. Before departing Rockstar Games to joinco-founder Dan Houser at a new studio, Lazlow Jones played a huge part in the crime-ridden series. You’ve likely heard him spitting satire through the various in-game GTA radio stations, but Lazlow also worked as a prominent writer and audio recording director on several GTA games and Red Dead Redemption 2, which thrust him into places you might not expect from game development.
Jun. 21, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki says games like Elden Ring have to be hard: "If we really wanted the whole world to play the game, we could just crank the difficulty down"
Miyazaki says making Elden Ring easier “would break the game itself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denying thatElden Ringis tough, but director Hidetaka Miyazaki stands firmly by his belief that ithadto be that difficult to give players a “sense of achievement,” and making it easier “would break the game itself.” Elden Ring is packed with tough areas and foes – on the game’s anniversary last year,Bandai Namcoconfirmed thatplayers had collectively died over nine billion times, which is absolutely wild.
Jun. 21, 2024
How to get Rakshasa's Great Katana in Shadow of the Erdtree
The katana of Rakshasa does huge bleed damage in Elden Ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rakshasa’s Great Katana in Shadow of the Erdtree is arguably one of the best weapons in the expansion at time of writing, a Great Katana that inflicts heavy bleed damage and works in huge, sweeping strikes that are difficult for foes to avoid.
Jun. 21, 2024
How to get to every Shadow of the Erdtree area, region and map location
Here’s how you can get everywhere in the Erdtree DLC, from the Hinterlands to the Abyss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to get to every Shadow of the Erdtree region, area and location on the map? Follow just the critical path and players aren’t going to see even half of Elden Ring’s new realms. Areas and regions like the Hinterlands, Scadutree, Rauh Ruins or more besides aren’t easy to get to, while others like Jagged Peak and the Abyssal Woods are some of the most exciting areas in the game and worth prioritising.
Jun. 21, 2024
I can't stop thinking about this Zelda-like dungeon crawler about taking on a wackily animated vampire apocalypse
Indie Spotlight | #BLUD is part cartoon, part dungeon crawler, and fully fascinating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no easy way to say this that doesn’t sound like hyperbole, but #BLUD (pronounced as “hashtag blood,” for reference) from developer Exit 73 Studios and publisher Humble Games is like someone took the general premise of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and mixed it in a blender with the cartoon aesthetics of The Powerpuff Girls and Cuphead with Zelda-like dungeon crawling.
Jun. 21, 2024
I review board games and these are the 5 tabletop deals I’m looking out for this Prime Day
A roll of the dice and a price that’s nice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you’re probably well primed for finding Prime Day bargains on things like TVs and gaming hardware but did you know one of the unsung heroes of Amazon’s annual event is its tabletop games deals? We’ve had plenty of hot tabletop releases and some of these are ready to have their first big discount – Prime Day should provide the perfect opportunity for just that.
Jun. 21, 2024
I'm ready for Elden Ring's DLC, but not as ready as this Dark Souls streamer who beat the whole action RPG at level 1 multiple times from NG to NG+7 without ever dying
“Just in time for Shadow of the Erdtree” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileElden Ringplayers were preparing forShadow of the Erdtreeto finally release, one hardenedFromSoftwarestan managed to one-up everyone by beating the action RPG eight times without leveling up - or dying. StreameritzCBDhas gone ahead and pulled off the seemingly impossible, apparently becoming the first ever Elden Ring player to beat the game at level one through every single New Game Plus difficulty with zero deaths.
Jun. 21, 2024
I've become a proper MMO healer in Destiny 2 thanks to a new gun and Exotic helmet, despite massive Well of Radiance nerfs
Opinon | Well of Radiance is nowhere near as good as it used to be, but this build means I’m happier than ever to use it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prior to the launch ofDestiny 2: The Final Shape,Bungieannounced sweeping nerfs to one of its most problematic Super abilities – Well of Radiance. Thousands of Warlocks cried out in joy (myself included) at the thought of not having to be The Well Guy in their fireteams, cursed eternally to stick that damn sword in the ground to keep the whole team alive for any damage phase.
Jun. 21, 2024
Marvel is ending its Star Wars and Darth Vader comics, but they're relaunching in a new era of the Saga later this year
Star Wars #50 and Darth Vader #50 will both be oversized series finale issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s current main Star Wars titles will both come to an end this fall, with plans to relaunch them in a new era of the Star Wars Galaxy later this year. The current volumes of both Star Wars and Darth Vader will end at #50 with oversized issues that tie off the ongoing plotlines of the titles and set the stage for a move into a totally different setting for what comes next.
Jun. 21, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of September 2024 comics and covers featuring the X-Men, Spider-Man, the Avengers and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As with the preceding months, the X-Men are the big stars of September’s releases, with the launches ofco-flagship title Exceptional X-Men,Wolverine’s new solo comic, andDazzler’s big return in her own limited series. In other corners of the Marvel Universe, the new Spirits of Vengeance title will bring together many of the characters who have borne the mantle of Ghost Rider, andAvengers #18pitting new recruit Storm in a solo fight against Hyperion.
Jun. 21, 2024
Marvel's Blade reboot was originally set in the '20s with Mia Goth playing a deep-cut comics villain
It’s due to be rewritten When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A deep dive into the movie fromThe Hollywood Reportersuggested that star Mahershala Ali is becoming frustrated its slow progress. The whole idea for the movie stemmed from him after he pitched it to Kevin Feige and he’s been heavily involved in the production process, helping to handpick second director Yann Demange.
Jun. 21, 2024
One of the '80s most beloved fantasy films is getting a new comic adaptation
Jim Henson’s Labyrinth is coming back to comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re two years out from the 40th anniversary of Jim Henson’s all time classic Labyrinth. A magical mix of coming of age fairytale, awesome puppetry, and David Bowie looking incredible, the film holds a very special place in the hearts of many ’80s kids - including this writer, who practically wore out the VHS tape watching it over and over again.
Jun. 21, 2024
Returning Elden Ring veterans are being humbled by an early Shadow of the Erdtree boss that drops some of the best armor in the game, if you can beat the big brute
Blackgaol Knight is no joke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An early-gameElden Ringboss in the newShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is absolutely decimating returning players. Be warned: very minor spoilers for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree follow! Take a look at some of the reactions on Twitter from veteran players who have stumbled upon the Blackgaol Knight to their detriment.
Jun. 21, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree Revered Spirit Ashes locations
You can buff your summoned spirits in the Elden Ring DLC with a Revered Spirit Ash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Revered Spirit Ashes are new items that act as a sibling item to theShadow of the Erdtree Scadutree Fragments, used not to power up you, but your summons - the spirits brought forth through Ashes like the Mimic Tear and Black Knife Tiche, among the many others you can find and unlock.
Jun. 21, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws director says Uncharted wasn't a "reference point," but "if you're going to be compared to somebody, it might as well be the best"
Let offbrand Han Solo and Indiana Jones fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsdirector has acknowledged all the Uncharted comparisons are “wonderful,” thoughNaughty Dog’s series wasn’t a direct source of inspiration for theUbisoftteam. Ubisoft’s Star Wars Outlaws - the upcoming open-worlder featuring explosive chase scenes, firefights framed like a Hollywood blockbuster, and a smart-mouthed Han Solo-type - has courted plenty of comparisons to the Uncharted series because, you know, it also stars all those things plus an Indiana Jones-type (two sides of the same Harrison Ford coin.
Jun. 21, 2024
Tasty! Marvel star Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan to star in Beef season 2
The duo replaces previously cast Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oscar Isaac and Carey Mulligan are reportedly in talks to join Beef season 2. According toDeadline, the second season of theA24anthology series is set to revolve around two feuding couples. The report also notes that Netflix has not yet officially picked up Beef for season 2.
Jun. 21, 2024
That mystery Star Wars strategy game is actually a tactics game from a bunch of XCOM veterans, and suddenly I'm a lot more excited for it
“It bums me out that more people don’t play these types of games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s according to creative director Greg Foertsch, who finally confirmed to our friends atPC Gamerearlier this week that the Star Wars game builds on those tactical strategy bona fides. The studio had been oddly cagey about confirming that in previous interviews, but now Foertsch admits that “it’s a space that honestly has the most room of any genre to grow, through immersion and storytelling and visual presentation and pacing.
Jun. 21, 2024
The 32 greatest Jackie Chan movies
He’s played drunk masters, super cops, and everything between When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one master of cinema who can make you laugh and cheer at the same time, it’s Jackie Chan. With a long career of incredible movies under his belt, surely there must be some stone-cold classics to his name. As it turns out, there’s plenty.
Jun. 21, 2024
The big monster FromSoftware teased for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is a normal enemy gatekeeping the DLC, and it's kicking peoples' butts
“Turn back, yo. You’re not ready for this content yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareteased foes of “unfathomable power” last month ahead of the launch ofElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, and players have been stunned to meet this creature as a normal enemy doing a heck of a job gatekeeping the DLC. “Fearsome foes of unfathomable power await you in the Realm of Shadow,“FromSoftware teased in a tweet back in May.
Jun. 21, 2024
The Boys season 4 has officially got Hideo Kojima’s stamp of approval, and it's all because of the latest and most shocking episode yet
He has spoken! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The king of online movie reviewsHideo Kojimahas turned his attention to the latest season of The Boys, and it looks like he is enjoying the season so far. The video game developer recently took toTwitterto share his thoughts onThe Boys season 4episode 4, writing that the season so far has explored characters further, done a whole lot of foreshadowing, and is gearing up for its final season.
Jun. 21, 2024
The Boys season 4 plays heavy on cameos, and I'm worried it's becoming what it set out to mock
From Marvel mockery to more complicated, real-world politics, can the Prime Video series keep it up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Four episodes in andThe Boys season 4is tackling a whole bunch of lofty, real life-inspired themes, from pro-lifer podcasters and online smear campaigns to corrupt politicians and rigged elections. Its storylines are proving so controversial, in fact, that the new installment is sparking serious backlash, with some viewers slamming it as “woke” and review-bombing it on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jun. 21, 2024
These are the 5 Lego sets I'm expecting to get big savings this Prime Day
These are the offers I’d expect to kick off this July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s always so much going on during the annual Prime Day blowout (usually on Amazon tech) that it can be easy to miss bargains on outliers like Lego sets. Despite what you might think, the bricks from Billund enjoy some pretty sweet discounts throughout the event, so it’s a good opportunity to boost your collection.
Jun. 21, 2024
This Corsair OLED monitor deal is great, but there’s an even cheaper dupe for over $200 less
Deep dish OLED display discounts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love seeing gaming monitors like theCorsairXeneon 27QHD240 drop to record lows, and a cheeky 20% discount has knocked it back to Black Friday levels. If you’re looking for a QHD display with an OLED punch, you won’t be remotely disappointed by what this 240Hz speedster has to offer.
Jun. 21, 2024
This whimsical new action RPG from the mastermind producer behind Rune Factory and Story of Seasons is finally leaving Japan, and I can't wait
Elrentaros Wanderings is going global When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a Japan-exclusive release of action RPG Rear Sekai last year, Rune Factory studio Hakama is now launching its game globally as Elrentaros Wanderings. Redubbed Elrentaros Wanderings for its upcoming western debut, the enchanting RPG feels like an “isekai” of sorts - meaning that it follows a protagonist as they’re transported from one world to another.
Jun. 21, 2024
Tom Hardy is right: The Bikeriders isn’t your typical biker movie, and that’s the point
Big Screen Spotlight | Clever choices in Jeff Nichols’ new movie The Bikeriders mean it’s much more than your usual biker drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s pretty likely thatThe Bikeridersis not the film you think it is.Watch the trailer, and you’ll have a pretty set vision of who these characters are. It introduces the Vandals, a biker gang set up by Tom Hardy’s Johnny in the ‘60s who drink, ride out, fight, and “sit around talking about bikes”.
Jun. 21, 2024
Twisted Metal season 2 casts a major video game villain in Superman star
The Peacock series has found its Calypso When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twisted Metal season 2 is fleshing out its cast ahead of season 2. In the TV adaptation’s next chapter, Anthony Carrigan, who’s best known for his roles in Gotham and Barry, is set to play a major villain from the video games: Calypso. In the source material, Calypso, occasionally known as William Sparks, is the creator of the titular demolition derby, in which winners are granted whatever they desire.
Jun. 21, 2024
With Fable and Doom: The Dark Ages coming in 2025, Xbox lead wants to avoid the elephant in the room: "Many are going to plan around GTA 6"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto 6will undoubtedly act as a black hole when it releases next year - sucking up player time, space, and attention like a cosmic force - andMicrosoftis just as eager to avoid it as the rest of the industry. Speaking toVariety’s Strictly Businesspodcast, Xbox’s head of content and studios Matt Booty says the decision to include open-ended release windows was intentional, not only to avoid delays but also to avoid the elephant in the industry.
Jun. 21, 2024
Former PlayStation head says we need to "get this platform war thing out of the way" and "get down to one standard home console"
Shawn Layden believes the technical separations between PlayStation and Xbox are negligible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former PlayStation head believes games would be better if we got “this platform war thing out of the way” and had “one standard home console.” “We’re talking about ray tracing differentials and most of us [don’t have good enough TVs] so can’t see the ray tracing anyway,” Layden continued.
Jun. 20, 2024
"It's definitely harder than Persona": Shin Megami Tensei lead explains that his new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio needed more challenge or else "it won't feel right"
Buckle up, gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With only a few months left before Atlus releases its highly anticipated new JRPGMetaphor: ReFantazio, the mastermind director behind Shin Megami Tensei and its successful spin-off series Persona discusses what sets the upcoming game apart from its predecessors. “I think the setting of the game, the type of game you’re making, and the difficulty are not separate things,” Hashino explains.
Jun. 20, 2024
16 years since its reveal, Ubisoft insists Beyond Good and Evil 2 is still alive: A remaster of the original arrives next week with a "narrative link" to the now-prequel
A new mission in the remaster “reveals more about the narrative link to Beyond Good & Evil 2, showing Ubisoft’s enduring commitment to the franchise” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a whole lot of leaks and hints at its existence, the Beyond Good and Evil remaster has finally been confirmed to launch this month. The announcement did come with a notable surprise, however: not only isUbisoftinsisting thatBeyond Good and Evil 2still exists, the publisher is even adding a new mission to the original game in order to help set up the prequel’s story.
Jun. 20, 2024
32 greatest movies with famous people (before they were famous)
Some Hollywood A-listers have been in movies even earlier than you remember When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every Hollywood superstar has to start somewhere. While some actors are lucky enough to knock it out of the park on their first or second try, most languish in obscurity before finally making their big break. But which movies actually star famous peoplebeforethey were famous?
Jun. 20, 2024
5 Shadow of the Erdtree tips you should know before playing
Elden Ring’s only DLC expansion is incredibly tough, and there’s some tips you should know first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree tips and tricks can be the difference between an exhausting and liberating first few hours, as the initial experience of Erdtree can be a brutal one if you’re not prepared. Now, many were expecting the Elden Ring expansion to be tough - but maybe notthistough, as a lot of players have found Erdtree to be kind of frustrating.
Jun. 20, 2024
After 26 years, Brandy returns to horror with new A24 movie from The Lighthouse and The Witch producers
The Front Room hits theaters this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24has unveiled the first trailer for The Front Room, a psychological horror film starring Brandy. Per the official logline, the movie “tells the story of a young, newly pregnant couple who is forced to take in an ailing estranged stepmother.” In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, Brandy and her spouse (played by Andrew Burnap) take in the stepmother from hell (played by Kathryn Hunter).
Jun. 20, 2024
Ahead of Dragon Age: The Veilguard, you can get the entire RPG trilogy for just $10 thanks to this Steam sale
Truly, this is the age of dragons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IfDragon Age: The Veilguardhas piqued your curiosity aboutBioWare’s beloved fantasy RPG series, there’s now a very cheap way in thanks to a Steam franchise sale with some steep discounts. The entire Dragon Age trilogy is currently90% off on Steam. That brings Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2 down to $3 each, and Dragon Age Inquisition down to just $4 - that’s $10 altogether if you want to pick up the entire series.
Jun. 20, 2024
All main bosses in Shadow of the Erdtree in order
You need to beat at least 7 boss fights in Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree main bosses in order include seven critical boss fights that you have to beat to complete the Elden Ring DLC expansion. Some can be done in different orders, like two that guard a door and key respectively, so which ones you fight there has little impact on progression.
Jun. 20, 2024
All Miquella's Cross locations in Shadow of the Erdtree
Finding every Miquella’s Cross in the Elden Ring expansion is a little side quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Miquella Cross locations in Shadow of the Erdtree are a little side quest that players can engage with, finding all of Miquella’s markers throughout Elden Ring’s Realm of Shadow and hunting down the Fragments and lore text for each one.
Jun. 20, 2024
All Shadow of the Erdtree Map Fragment locations
To reveal the full map of this Elden Ring expansion, there’s five pieces to find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow of the Erdtree map fragment locations will help you explore the Elden Ring expansion, with five separate pieces revealing the full map when you find them all. They’re scattered across the world and all their locations are all listed here.
Jun. 20, 2024
Born out of a pandemic, refined through reflection: Gears of War: E-Day is a chance for The Coalition to recapture the spirit of Gears and "tear a lot of s*** up"
Summer Preview | The Coalition on the return of Marcus and Dom, telling the origin of the Lancer, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I was thinking about all of that as I was getting ready to watch the Xbox Games Showcase,” he tells me, flashing the Crimson Omen tattoo immortalized across his bicep. “E-Day is the tenth Gears of War game.
Jun. 20, 2024
Bungie walks back Destiny 2: The Final Shape raid changes, removing unpopular Surges – and confirming you were taking 32% more damage and dealing 33% less
Salvation’s Edge was, it seems, a little too hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember whenBungiemade Destiny 2 raids way harder out of nowhere with the release of The Final Shape? Well, the studio’s already making them a fair bit easier, with some Power advantages returning and weapon-limiting Surges getting the boot. In its latest blogpost, Bungie outlines just how much harder raids, and to a lesser extent dungeons, had become.
Jun. 20, 2024
Crunchyroll unveils its summer anime lineup, including the return of a video game adaptation
Here are the anime shows you’ll be watching on Crunchyroll this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crunchyroll has unveiled its summer anime lineup, with dozens of new shows and old favorites to look forward to over the next few months. Monogotari’s Off & Monster season is streaming from July 6, while we have a keen interest in new series Wistoria: Wand and Sword, which sees protagonist Will Serfort aim to prove the sword is mightier than the wand in a world where magic reigns supreme.
Jun. 20, 2024
Demon Slayer will be getting extra-long episodes for the next two weeks
Training is almost over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans,Demon Slayer season 4will release extra-long extended episodes for the final two weeks of its Hashira Training Arc. The team announced the news on theofficial Demon Slayer websiteand Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaTwitterpage shortly after episode 6 aired in Japan via a video teasing the last two episodes captioned: “Two weeks in a row of extended episodes is headed our way from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc!
Jun. 20, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero lets you witness Goku's death in first-person: "That's a special experience"
“We really want people to immerse themselves into the character that they’re playing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As with many games based on the series, Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero will let you live out iconic moments from across the franchise, but there’s an extra twist this time around. You’ll be able to see some of these moments in first-person, including Goku’s death at the hands of the Special Beam Cannon.
Jun. 20, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D isn't just an Octopath Traveler-style glow-up - the remake reportedly expands the iconic 1988 JRPG's story with famed creator Yuji Horii's oversight
Not the Dragon Quest 3 you grew up with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDragon Quest 3 HD-2D remakeis not only beautifying the 1988 classic with an Octopath Traveler-style makeup brush, but it’s also apparently expanding the original game’s story. RPG Sitereports that an early preview session for Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D began with a pre-recorded message courtesy of famed series creator Yuji Horii and the remake’s producer Masaaki Hayasaka.
Jun. 20, 2024
Dune Awakening is a truly massive survival MMO, and it manages to make sandworms the terror they should be
Summer Preview | Dune Awakening still has a lot to prove, but I was blown away by its massive scope at Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakeninghas been a long time coming, and it looks like it’s got a long way to go still. There’s no word yet on even a prospective release date, and the recent gameplay demonstration I attended atSummer Game Festwas strictly hands-off.
Jun. 20, 2024
Edge of Tomorrow director says that Warner Bros are "constantly" bringing up the idea of a sequel
Exclusive: Director Doug Liman teases the possibility of a sequel to Edge of Tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I do think there’s probably no better compliment to a movie than people wanting for there to be a sequel,” Doug Liman tellsTotal Film in our new issuewhile promotinghis upcoming action comedy The Instigators. “Road House– there’s call for a sequel.
Jun. 20, 2024
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki would like to make a traditional JRPG, and it probably wouldn't be related to the one FromSoftware made in 2006
It could, however, be related to Armored Core When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Famed Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has aspirations to make a traditional Japanese role-playing game one day, but he has one key condition to be met. This comes from an interview withRolling Stone, in which Miyazaki explained why he probably won’t be reviving olderFromSoftwaregames developed by different directors.
Jun. 20, 2024
Elden Ring nerfs two of its most popular boss cheese strategies just in time for Shadow of the Erdtree
A time for celebration and mourning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’sShadow of the Erdtreeexpansion is almost upon us (check theElden Ring DLC release timehere for your region and platform). Today should be a time of celebration for ye Tarnished - eager for more lashings, boss-induced self-doubt, and decaying beasts - but a new Elden Ring patch has slightly dulled my buzz with a nerf to two of the game’s best boss-cheesing strategies, including my beloved bubbles.
Jun. 20, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.12 lets you summon Torrent during the RPG's final boss fight after 2 long years, and fans are losing it: "It's peak already!"
Torrent can now join in the fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringjust got a new patch, andFromSoftwarehas quietly used it to change how the final boss fight plays out by letting the player summon their Spectral Steed. Up until now, Tarnished have always had to fight the towering Elden Beast on nothing but their own two feet.
Jun. 20, 2024
Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco says what FromSoftware probably should have: Shadow of the Erdtree "rivals the scope of a standalone game"
“This campaign is unparalleled in its scale and by far our most ambitious for an expansion,” says Bandai marketing exec When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much like developerFromSoftware,Elden Ringpublisher Bandai Namco is all-in onShadow of the Erdtree. Unlike FromSoftware – specifically the studio’s president, Hidetaka Miyazaki,who famously reckoned the DLC is “probably” bigger than Limgrave– Bandai’s very loudly arguing that the impendingElden Ring DLCis about as big as a new game.
Jun. 20, 2024
Elden Ring scholar makes a dictionary for every name in the RPG, somehow already including Shadow of the Erdtree, and it’s worthy of the Raya Lucaria library
Just in time for the DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringveteran has constructed an ‘Etymology Dictionary’ featuring every name inFromSoftware’s massive RPG, delving into their origins. ‘The Elden Ring Etymology Document’ is a massive undertaking fromThe Red Scholar, who has attempted to compile a complete list of every name in Elden Ring and analyze where around the world and at what point in human history the name could have possibly originated.
Jun. 20, 2024
Fallout's co-creator was "convinced" the cancelled OG Fallout 3 could've shipped and been "a really good game" in 18 months, but money troubles got in Interplay's way
Fallout Van Buren was coming along cleanly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran developer Tim Cain continues his valiant effort to pull back the curtain on old-school RPG history with a new vlog detailing the cancellation of the original Fallout 3. According to Cain, the main villain in this story wasn’t mismanagement, evil executives, or an inexperienced team - it was the same thing that’s plagued us all: “money.
Jun. 20, 2024
Will the PS5’s DualSense Edge controller see a price cut this Prime Day?
We’ve been waiting so patiently for this… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another year of Prime Day sales is fast approaching, and if you’re anything like me, you’ll be wondering if the PS5’s DualSense Edge controller might finally see its first significant price cut during the event. July’s mini-Black Friday is an exciting time because it can often bring about the first wave of discounts for games and hardware that launched late the previous year.
Jun. 20, 2024
Final Fantasy Tactics was originally an RTS RPG inspired by the director's cult classic Super Nintendo game, but his boss said "NOT THIS ONE!"
These gorgeous sample images have me obsessed with what might have been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, June 20, marks the 27th anniversary of Final Fantasy Tactics, and original director Yasumi Matsuno took the opportunity to share some images of the beloved strategy RPG in its original form. “This is a sample image from early 1996,” Matsuno says onTwitter(Googletranslated).
Jun. 20, 2024
Following Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia, One-Punch Man becomes the latest long-running manga to announce an unexpected break
The series is taking a two-month pause When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One-Punch Man is the latest long-running manga set to take an unexpected hiatus. Ablogon publisher Shueisha’s Tonari no Young Jump manga website announced today that Yusuke Murata’s One-Punch Man manga will take a two month pause due to “various adjustments and preparations,” with the series returning in late August.
Jun. 20, 2024
FromSoftware warns Elden Ring patch 1.12 might stunlock your Steam Deck: Going "inactive for more than 5 minutes may stop the game from accepting inputs"
“A hotfix is being worked on,” the dev says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve checked your exactElden Ring DLC release timeand are now counting the minutes until you can jump into Shadow of the Erdtree for yourself, tread carefully if you’re also a Steam Deck user.The game’s latest patchhas an odd bug that might freeze upValve’s handheld if you leave it alone for too long.
Jun. 20, 2024
Git gud and buy the DLC, please: Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco says getting people to beat Mohg and Radahn was key to Shadow of the Erdtree marketing
The two bosses as the entry requirement presented a “unique challenge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s publisher has revealed getting players to beat two difficult bosses in order to accessShadow of the Erdtreewas critical to the expansion’s marketing. If you somehow didn’t already know by now, you need tobeat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden RingandStarscourge Radahnin order to access Elden Ring’s new Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Jun. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2's Spear Stratagem is literally crashing the war effort, but Arrowhead is "looking into it"
That’s not very democratic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might want to avoid using the Spear inHelldivers 2for the foreseeable future, because it’s crashing the entire game under certain circumstances. Earlier today, a Helldivers 2 player directly asked Arrowhead in the third-person shooter’s Discord whether they were looking into crashes when using the Spear Stratagem. Specifically, the player wrote that the entire game crashed whenever they locked onto an enemy using the Spear, which is pretty concerning for the entire game at large.
Jun. 20, 2024
Here's how the Life is Strange comics could provide context for Max’s parallel worlds in Double Exposure
Opinion | Wondering what’s up with Max Caulfield’s new Shift ability? The Life is Strange comic books shed some light When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal ofLife is Strange: Double Exposurehas filled many fans with a mix of excitement and trepidation. A direct sequel to the first game, Double Exposure places us in an unfamiliar town many years later, with Max now an artist-in-residence at a prestigious university.
Jun. 20, 2024
Hollow Knight: Silksong is "not in dev hell," says tester who finds fan cynicism "disheartening" but agrees developer Team Cherry "should be better" at communicating
“Every software dev cycle ever. Sets internal dates, misses them all the time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight: Silksong, you may have noticed, is still not out. Developer Team Cherry is still working on the Metroidvania sequel some five years after it was revealed, and according to playtesterand semi-regular Team Cherry correspondent Graig, it is very much “not in dev hell.
Jun. 20, 2024
Homelander's lab rampage in The Boys season 4: What does it mean and where does Homelander come from?
Yep, he really lit the candle this time… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that happened.The Boys season 4episode 4 is here and it contains Homelander’s most brutal and bloodiest set of scenes the series has ever shown to date. But as shocking as the episode is, it has brought up a lot of questions about the Supe.
Jun. 20, 2024
How long to beat Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree?
The Elden Ring DLC will take at least 20 hours, probably a lot more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Shadow of the Erdtree, and how long to beat this massive Elden Ring expansion? The hours to beat varysignificantlydepending on a player’s skill level, but ultimately a player should be able to crack the main story in somewhere between 20-30 hours, and potentially double that number for the full experience if they’re out to do everything.
Jun. 20, 2024
How to beat the Furnace Golems in Shadow of the Erdtree
Furnace Golems in the Elden Ring expansion are huge, optional minibosses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shadow of the Erdtree Furnace Golems are giant enemies that look like burning baskets, special minibosses that are incredibly hard to bring down at any level. You’ll see one of them very early on, kicking around the Gravesite Plains, throwing fire and rocks at you, but there’s eight Furnace Golems located around the map, each of which drop Crystal Tears that you can use to enhance and modify your Flask of Wondrous Physick.
Jun. 20, 2024
How to beat the Shadow of the Erdtree Blackgaol Knight
The Blackgaol Knight boss drops some of the best armor in Elden Ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to beat the Blackgaol Knight in Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree The biggest tip I can give is fromthe second you cross through the fog, target lock on the Blackgaol Knight and sprint towards him. You’ll have a window of a few seconds to deal a heavy attack which will stagger him, and you’ll likely be able to follow this up with another few hits.
Jun. 20, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Khvostov Exotic weapon
Find all the Visions of the Traveler and Lost Enrcyption Bits and you can unlock the Exotic Destiny 2 Khvostov Auto Rifle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Acquiring the Destiny 2 Khvostov Exotic means you’ve got to plunder the Pale Heart for Motes of Light, Lost Encryption Bits, and hidden Traveler collectibles. You’ve got to find 32 different items in total to unlock the ultimate form of Destiny’s first weapon, so it’s a long process but one that is definitely worth it as the Khvostov is one of the best Exotics inDestiny 2 The Final Shape, mostly thanks to its ricocheting bullets.
Jun. 20, 2024
Legend of Zelda player creates a real-life "mech suit" to experience Tears of the Kingdom with an actual bow, shield, and sword
Skyward Sword could never compare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - you can get throughTears of the Kingdomby using a real-life bow, shield, and sword - as now proven by one geniusLegend of Zeldaplayer. YouTuberLledoshas one-upped all ofNintendo’s own controllers and themed devices with a “mech suit” he uses to play games. Forget about Skyward Sword’s difficult swing mechanics on the Switch and Mario Kart’s twisty-turny Wii steering wheel - Lledos' suit includes sensors galore, allowing for real-time actions and movements that translate into games.
Jun. 20, 2024
Manor Lords creator is sorry about bugs leftover from the city builder's latest patch, but promises the move to Unreal Engine 5 will sort out other "annoying" issues
“Annoying engine things” are getting smoothed out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' lead developer might have left deer-related chaos in the game, but it’s only because he’s busy upgrading the hit city builder to a fancier engine. Manor Lords is undoubtedly one of the year’s biggest early access success stories, havingsold over 2 million copiesas of last month.
Jun. 20, 2024
Natalie Portman says Star Wars prequels backlash was "hard," but she feels "blessed" to have been part of the films
Exclusive: Natalie Portman reflects on her Star Wars experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Natalie Portman playedPadmé Amidalain all three of the Star Wars prequels – and, though the backlash was tough, she still looks back very fondly on her experience. “I see it as an extraordinarily lucky thing to have been part of,” she tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, June 20, which featuresDeadpool and Wolverineon the cover.
Jun. 20, 2024
Netflix subscribers delight in one of the noughties' best shows being added to the platform
Dexter is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dexter is now streaming on Netflix US, and it looks like fans are already gearing up for a rewatch – though they have some pretty passionate opinions on which episodes are worth tuning back into. In the replies, most people seemed delighted, as they shared their advice on how best to enjoy the serial killer show.
Jun. 20, 2024
New D&D character sheet makes understanding skills easier (and also somehow much harder)
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outside of combat actions, skill checks are probably one of the most important gamified elements of Dungeons & Dragons, and the new D&D character sheet implements a deceptively simple change that seems to be embracing this reality. If your party is anything like mine, you likely spend far more time tormenting NPCs and waxing poetic about your character backstory than you do doing anything that actually requires a skill check, but when the DM wants to see those dice a-rolling, you better be ready.
Jun. 20, 2024
Olivia Colman returns alongside Tom Hiddleston in the new season of one of our most anticipated shows
I Spy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Olivia Colman and a clutch of other familiar faces are returning to duty in the second season of The Night Manager. As perVariety, Colman will reprise her role as Angela Burr, the woman responsible for recruiting Jonathan. Also back this time is Noah Jupe as Richard’s son Daniel, and a handful of Richard’s old allies: Sandy (Alistair Petrie), Rex (Douglas Mayhew), and the wonderfully named Frisky (Michael Nardone).
Jun. 20, 2024
One of the best recent horror movies with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is climbing the charts – as its director sets release for next film
Jordan Peele has a new film coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the best recent horror movies is proving very popular on Netflix – and its director has revealed he has a new project in the works. Originally, the film was set for release this Christmas Day, but the simultaneousSAG-AFTRA actors' strikeandWGA writers' strikecaused industry-wide delays.
Jun. 20, 2024
Rebecca Ferguson teases that Silo season 2 is "dark," and "bonkers" – and shares how many seasons she's contracted for
Rebecca Ferguson talks Silo season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silo star Rebecca Ferguson has teased the upcoming second season of the Apple TV Plus show – and it sounds like we’re in for a treat. The series, based on Hugh Howey’s trilogy of novels, revolves around a subterranean community. Nobody knows what’s outside of this silo or why it was built.
Jun. 20, 2024
Recommended level for Shadow of the Erdtree
What are the level requirements for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recommended level for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree is pretty high - ideally 150 at the very minimum. but frankly that’s a low bar. Erdtree is meant as post-game DLC, a challenge for those who have completed the main game, and while those who haven’t reached that point might struggle, that doesn’t make it impossible - just very, very challenging.
Jun. 20, 2024
Shin Megami Tensei 5’s excellent re-release sells 500,000 copies in 3 days, pushing the Atlus JRPG series closer to its more popular spin-off Persona
Persona 3 Reload sold one million copies in its opening week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance has sold 500,000 copies in just three days, pushing Atlus’s original JRPG series closer to its popular spin-off series, Persona, regarding overall sales. Just earlier this year, Persona 3 Reload sold one million copies in one week, meaning that after three days, Vengeance has actually been outpacing the Atlus remake in terms of copies sold.
Jun. 20, 2024
Should you buy a 4K monitor on Prime Day?
2K or full 4K? That is the question. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s summer sale is closing in, and the question of whether to buy a 4K monitor on Prime Day is sure to be on some of your minds. After all, the seasonal event traditionally slashes screens of all shapes and sizes to record-low levels, and the latest releases are begging to flaunt detailed textures using a UHD display.
Jun. 20, 2024
Something in the Water review: "Bridesmaids meets Jaws in an unmemorable thriller"
Fins can’t really get more underwhelming as a Bridesmaids-meets-Jaws premise sinks in an unmemorable thriller. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Not long afterUnder Paris made an unexpected splash on Netflix, another shark movie comes swimming into cinemas. Alas, Something in the Water brings very little to a well-worn subgenre.
Jun. 20, 2024
Star Wars has a bizarre new timeline controversy thanks to The Acolyte's prequels cameo
“24 hours ago, not a single person on this earth cared when Ki-Adi-Mundi was born” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars timeline is confusing, there’s no doubt about that, but just when fans think they’ve plotted every event that has happened in a galaxy far, far away upon it, a new title comes along and shake things up.
Jun. 20, 2024
The Boys just re-introduced a major Gen V villain in season 4 - but who is he?
Meet The Boys’ super-rich Iron Man-like Supe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you spot the Gen V cameo inThe Boys season 4episode 4? And no, we’re not talking about Sam and Cate, we’re talking about Tek Knight. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment after Hughie visits his dad in the hospital, a commercial for the V52 Expo convention flashes up followed by an ad for a true crime show titled The Whole Truth with Tek Knight.
Jun. 20, 2024
The Boys season 4 episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Homelander heads home
Unwelcome truthbombs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4, episode 4 – titled ‘Wisdom of the Ages’ – follows on from the bloody, action-packed batch of the three-episode premiere on Prime Video. With the clock ticking on Butcher, Annie locking horns with new Supe Firecracker, and Homelander becoming more and more unhinged (a scary thought), there are plenty of plot threads for The Boys to follow up on this week.
Jun. 20, 2024
The Boys’ latest episode is being described as "one of the most unhinged in television history" and, honestly, they’re not wrong
Home sweet home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just when you think The Boys can’t top itself and – bam – Homelander shows up and takes the cake. Literally. John’s return to the Vought lab that ‘raised’ him was the focus on ‘Wisdom of the Ages’, a tense, twisted hour that sees Homelander play with those who experimented on him in chilling fashion.
Jun. 20, 2024
The director of the show that dethroned Squid Game lands another new comic book movie at Netflix
Train to Busan and Hellbound director Yeon Sang-ho is teaming up with Alfonso Cuarón for a new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yeon Sang-ho, the director of Netflix series Hellbound and Parasyte: The Grey, is returning with a new comic adaptation for the streamer. Yeon is re-teaming with Hellbound screenwriter Choi Gyu-seok for Revelations, a new movie based on the pair’s comic of the same name, withGravityand Roma director Alfonso Cuarón on board as executive producer.
Jun. 20, 2024
The HTC Vive Pro 2 is back in the discount aisle, but is it still worth buying in 2024?
This is an iconic PC VR headset, but does it still stand up against modern powerhouses? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For context, the HTC Vive Pro 2 is one of thebest VR headsetson the market if you’re buying something to play PC games with. It has a crystal clear 5K display, 120-degree FOV, and 120Hz refresh rate. Before the likes of PSVR 2 and Meta Quest 3 came along, it was easily the VR device most enthusiasts wanted to invest in.
Jun. 20, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-order guide: where the buy the next game and limited edition console
Pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch Lite Hyrule Edition and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom will be coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. US pre-ordersUK pre-ordersSwitch Lite pre-orders We’ve waited a few weeks now, but The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom pre-orders have started filtering onto the shelves. It’s slow going (we’re still waiting for a couple of retailers in both the US and UK), but you can now pre-order not just the game but also the limited edition Nintendo Switch Lite model as well.
Jun. 20, 2024
The Riddler's impact on Gotham looms large in trailer for Batman spin-off The Penguin
“I’m gonna tear down the empire from the inside out” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser trailer forThe Batmanspin-off series The Penguin has arrived, promising a tense, high-stakes journey into Gotham’s criminal underworld. Described as an “epic crime saga”, the show will chart the rise of Oz Cobb, AKA Penguin, in Gotham’s organized crime scene after the death of kingpin Carmine Falcone (played by John Turturro in The Batman).
Jun. 20, 2024
The Umbrella Academy season 4 will answer "a lot" of questions, says showrunner
Exclusive: Showrunner Steve Blackman thinks fans will be “pleased” with The Umbrella Academy’s final season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Umbrella Academy showrunner Steve Blackman says the series' final season will address a lot of unanswered questions about the Netflix comic book adaptation. “We’ll explain Hargreeves' motivations; we’ll figure out a way to make them superheroes again, and this apocalypse is different,” Blackman tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, June 20, which features Deadpool and Wolverine on the cover.
Jun. 20, 2024
This RTX 40-Series Razer Blade gaming laptop is finally $1,000 off
A new record low price on the Razer Blade 15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been watching theRazerBlade 15 like a hawk over the last few weeks. It all started when the $2,499.99 MSRP of the RTX 4060 model dipped to $1,799 back in May - a good start, but I expected there was more wiggle room in that discount.
Jun. 20, 2024
Tributes pour in for The Hunger Games and Ordinary People actor Donald Sutherland, who has died at age 88
The actor has passed away at age 88 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Donald Sutherland has died at age 88. Kiefer Sutherland, son of Donald, paid tribute to his father on social media in a touching post,writing: “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film.
Jun. 20, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 art director says there's an "alternate timeline" where the classic JRPG could've been a pixel art game, and I kind of want to live there
Yusuke Naora has commented on a viral image of an early development screenshot of Final Fantasy 7 with pixel art When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 art director Yusuke Naora has commented on a viral image of an early development screenshot of the 1997 JRPG with pixel art, saying there’s an “alternate timeline” where just such a thing could’ve existed.
Jun. 19, 2024
22 years after The Bourne Identity, Matt Damon says his reunion with director for new action comedy will be very different
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt Damon says his reunion with The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman on new action comedy The Instigators will be a little bit different this time around. “‘It was fun shooting a different kind of car chase with [Liman],” Damon tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, June 20, which featuresDeadpool and Wolverineon the cover.
Jun. 19, 2024
As Bloodborne PC port demands intensify once again, its free unofficial Mario Kart spin-off becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of the month
Nightmare Kart has now surpassed half a million downloads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s ‘not E3’ season has been bountiful – from the reveal ofDoom: The Dark Agesand the adorableAstro Bot, to ourfirst look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyondseven years after its reveal, we’ve had it all. Well, not quite – I’m sure Hollow Knight: Silksong and Bloodborne fans would beg to differ, as updates on that particular Metroidvania remain non-existent, and the beloved Soulslike still doesn’t have a remaster or PC port in sight.
Jun. 19, 2024
Batman #149: It's all change in an emotional issue that sets up a new status quo for the Caped Crusader
It’s Batman versus Batman in a touching epilogue to recent events When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some ways Batman #149 - published yesterday by DC - feels like an epilogue to the entirety of writer Chip Zdarsky’s run on the comic. Loose ends are tied up and a new status quo is established, one that promises a brighter future for the Dark Knight.
Jun. 19, 2024
Danganronpa creator went into debt for The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy after the strategy RPG was canceled at its original publisher
And unfortunately, the studio is still in debt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy might be the long-awaited collaboration between Danganronpa’s writer and Zero Escape’s creator, but it was already canceled at one publisher, and the studio took out an incredibly risky loan to see it through. Revealed at yesterday’sNintendo Direct,The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academyappeared to be yet another murderous adventure set in a school from Danganronpa’s creator.
Jun. 19, 2024
Dark Horse announces Jupiter's Legacy: Finale – the last act of Mark Millar's 12-year superhero saga
The book will reunite Millar with artist Tommy Lee Edwards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 12 years after it launched, Mark Millar’s superhero saga Jupiter’s Legacy is drawing to a close with a new five-issue series from Dark Horse Comics. The aptly-named Jupiter’s Legacy: Finale will see the world’s heroes trapped on an alien world, just as Earth faces the threat of invasion.
Jun. 19, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director says there were "early conversations" about what couldn’t be in the movie – so they wrote a joke about it
Exclusive: Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy reveals the one thing that was off the table in the MCU movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool & Wolverinemay beMarvel Studios' first R-Rated feature, but that doesn’t mean it could goallthe way with some of its more risque jokes. “I’m so wary of what I can say but certainly there were early conversations about overt drug use,” director Shawn Levy tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, June 20, which features Deadpool and Wolverine on the cover.
Jun. 19, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D studio admits revealing the remake of the iconic JRPG over 3 years ago was "too early"
Team Asano will be thinking about this long and hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D’s developer has expressed regret over announcing the ambitious remake too early. Yesterday, during aNintendo Direct,Square Enixfinally unveiled the Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D remake launch date, which will be November 14. The game expands its platform offerings to PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Nintendo Switch.
Jun. 19, 2024
Elden Ring DLC release time – the Shadow of the Erdtree countdown is on
Here’s when Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree releases in your timezone on PC and consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With less than 24 hours to go, theElden Ring DLC release timeis nearly here. As exciting as theShadow of the Erdtreecountdown is, though, you’ll want to prepare right to avoid disappointment. Mainly, it’s worth noting that you can’t just wander in.
Jun. 19, 2024
Elden Ring manga goes on a brief hiatus after its author decides that he would rather be playing Shadow of the Erdtree
He’s dreaming of the glowing worm, as are we all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s own manga author is taking some time off to playShadow of the Erdtree- and honestly, good for him. Nikiichi Tobita, author of Elden Ring: The Road to the Erdtree has announced that he’s taking some time away from the manga to play the upcomingElden Ring DLC: Shadow of the Erdtree.
Jun. 19, 2024
Former Dragon Age boss now consulting on The Veilguard says the RPG really is "the best Dragon Age game that I've ever played"
Mark Darrah has high praise for BioWare’s latest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Dragon Age executive producer has called The Veilguard “the best Dragon Age game that I’ve ever played.” This “gap” is apparently a gulf between Dragon Age’s storytelling and combat. “Uncharitably, previous Dragon Age games got to the realm of ‘combat wasn’t too bad.’ In this game, the combat’s actually fun, but it does keep that thread that’s always been there.
Jun. 19, 2024
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki admits "I went a little too far" with Elden Ring's poison swamps – so in Shadow of the Erdtree he imagined "different ways I want to die"
Oh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareboss Hidetaka Miyazaki loves a poison swamp. From Dark Souls to Bloodborne, the misery pits rarely cease to delight and frustrate in equal measure.Elden Ring:Shadow of the Erdtree’s delightful death trap is slightly different, though, as they more directly reflect Miyazaki’s latest learnings about the ideal swamp from stuffing two in the open-world RPG’s base game.
Jun. 19, 2024
Gladiator 2 will feature some of the "biggest action sequences ever put on film"
Ridley Scott says it’s “worth the wait” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whatever you’re expecting from Gladiator 2, it seems like we need to think bigger, with a studio boss teasing some of the biggest action sequences committed to film in the upcoming sequel. The comments come after new, extended footage was shown behind closed doors at the CineEurope trade show in Barcelona, featuring a scene between Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus and Pedro Pascal’s character, along with a new, previously unseen trailer.
Jun. 19, 2024
HBO reveals first look at new Game of Thrones spin-off as filming kicks off and more cast members revealed
Production has started on A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As ifa new season of House of the Dragonwasn’t enough, we now have our first look at the next Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Filming is now underway in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the image, which you can see above, shows Peter Claffey as Ser Duncan the Tall walking through a crowd.
Jun. 19, 2024
Here’s why 2024's Prime Day gaming laptop deals could be better than ever
Value is at an all-time high When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year’s laptops are still valuable - just cheaper We’ve been spoilt for upgrades in recent years. The jump from 12th-generation processors and RTX 30-Series graphics cards to current Raptor Lake and RTX 40-Series standards was massive. This was the first time we’d seen reliable three-figure framerates in higher resolutions, and lighter Nvidia-friendly games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider holding steady at over 200fps in some instances.
Jun. 19, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki likes to watch videos of fans trying to make sense of Elden Ring lore: "Of course, I can't watch all of them, but I do like to watch them"
He says it’s “quite fun” to see the theories players come up with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s director, Hidetaka Miyazaki, says it’s “quite fun” watching fans try to piece together the action RPG’s complex lore in theory videos, even if, admittedly, he “can’t watch all of them.” There’s no doubt that the intricacies of Elden Ring’s story are rather complicated – as was the case in the Dark Souls games, a lot of details are tucked away in places you might miss, like in optional conversations with NPCs.
Jun. 19, 2024
How did Persona 5, Persona 3, and now Metaphor: ReFantazio achieve some of the best UI in JRPG history? Its veteran Atlus director stresses "unity" and support for dev teams
“We, the entire team, have been really focused on making really good UI since Persona 3” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus only achieved such immediately recognizable user interface designs by cultivating talent and keeping its developers around for the long run. Metaphor: ReFantazio has been grabbing headlines for weeks now for another good reason: its UI, withdevelopers and fans alike have been lavishing praise upon its menu designsfor months now since April.
Jun. 19, 2024
How to get all Destiny 2 Lost Encryption Bits
Get all of the Pale Heart’s Lost Encryption Bits in Destiny 2 to create a special key needed to unlock the Khvostov When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Lost Encryption Bits are a crucial collectible to gather in the Pale Heart if you want to unlock the Khvostov Exotic Auto Rifle. You’ll find one of these Bits in all the Region Chests and Cysts across theDestiny 2 The Final Shapedestination, so you’ll have to do a fair bit of deep exploring to find everything, though playing Overthrow and other quests will make this a little more rewarding.
Jun. 19, 2024
Is it just me, or is Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome underrated?
A Total Film writer on why the threequel is Barter than you remember… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though reasonably well-received in 1985, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome is generally considered the least-essential entry in George Miller’s post-apocalyptic saga. True, the threequel does take a step away from the punky cynicism and bleak violence of its predecessors, but this is a virtue, not a creative misstep.
Jun. 19, 2024
Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar is currently $50 off, totally trampling on its previous lowest-ever price
We didn’t think we’d see deal this great, but life uhh … finds a way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s really no greater joy than seeing a hobby board game go on sale – and Jurassic World: The Legacy of Isla Nublar has just decided to make us all very happy by dropping a whole $50 off its asking price.
Jun. 19, 2024
Larian CEO says Baldur's Gate 3's full-on mod support will mark the moment the studio passes the reigns to the RPG's community: "Now it's yours fully"
Work on the modding isn’t yet finished, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s director has said the upcoming mod support will truly be the end of development for the RPG, as Larian hands the reigns over to its players. Earlier this month, Larian announcedthat Baldur’s Gate 3 patch seven would be out in Septemberand would boast full modding tools for PC users.
Jun. 19, 2024
Life by You dev says the team "spent a month in purgatory" trying to prove that The Sims competitor was "worth launching"
The simulation game allegedly “got a thumbs up a few weeks before launch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the laid-off developers who worked on thenow-canceled The Sims competitor Life by Youhas described the situation as a “real shit show” and claims the team “spent a month in purgatory” trying to prove that the game was worth launching.
Jun. 19, 2024
Look away please, PlayStation has seemingly leaked a new Helldivers 2 Stratagem that looks like something straight out of the original game
A blast from the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uh oh, it looks like a brand newHelldivers 2 Stratagemhas been leaked early, but from perhaps the last source you’d expect. Patriotic Helldivers 2 players are always looking forward to being given new ways to spread managed democracy and show the Terminids and Automatons what liberty tastes like, but it seems one upcoming weapon of mass destruction might have been unveiled a bit earlier than intended.
Jun. 19, 2024
Madden NFL 25: Everything you need to know
The annual Gridiron sim has landed, and here’s where to find Madden 25 guide help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve reached the Madden 25 release date, and while EA College Football 25 takes the Gridiron spoils this summer, it’s still a highly playable addition to the series. You can read more about it in GR’sMadden 25 review. If that’s enough to convince you to give it a go, we have all the guides you need right here – from the best players and teams to newly added signature celebrations, and sliders that improve authenticity.
Jun. 19, 2024
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck set to work on their tenth movie together with new crime thriller from Bad Boys For Life screenwriter
The duo will star in RIP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are set to team up for their tenth project together with new crime thriller RIP. Recently, the pairalso produced Small Things Like These, a historical drama set in ’80s Ireland, which stars Damon’sOppenheimerco-star Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson. As for Carnahan, he’s written movies likeBad Boys for Life, Death Wish, and Pride and Glory.
Jun. 19, 2024
Mike Flanagan's "radical new take" on The Exorcist gets a release date
You’d better mark down Friday the 13th in your calendars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary horror director Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Exorcist movie has got a release date, and it’s coming on the spookiest day of the year. However, although Flanagan’s movie is the second installment in Blumhouse’s Exorcist saga, the film, which was originally titled The Exorcist: Deceiver, will apparently not act as a sequel to Believer, or any other Exorcist movie.
Jun. 19, 2024
My favorite gaming projector of 2024 just took its first major price cut
BenQ’s portable gaming projector sees its first discounts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I first got my hands on the BenQ X300G in February, after the 4K portable projector launched at the very start of the year. I was enamored with its versatility, excellent picture, and robust setup features from day one, so packing it away into its box at the end of my testing was hard.
Jun. 19, 2024
New D&D Player’s Handbook flips character creation on its head
Backstory is more important than ever, says lead rules designer Jeremy Crawford When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But the new Player’s Handbook, which got its own series of deep-dive video reveals this week on the official Dungeons & DragonsYouTubechannel, goes one giant step further, flipping character creation in one of thebest tabletop RPGson its head. At the heart of that change is the Character Origin: what casual players might refer to as backstory.
Jun. 19, 2024
New Netflix thriller with a hugely divisive Rotten Tomatoes score is now one of the streamer's most-watched movies ever
Under Paris over performs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Under Paris, Netflix’s wild new shark thriller, has proved a huge hit for the streaming service. According to the latest figures from the streamer, the movie has already secured its place on the most-watched films of all time list. Since its release on June 5, Under Paris has been watched for 120 million hours and has counted a total of 69.
Jun. 19, 2024
Now there are two of them: The Acolyte might have another Sith waiting in the wings – according to this new theory
Seeing double When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytealready has us seeing double with the twin leads of Mae and Osha. Now, a new theory suggests that there’s not one but two mystery Sith hiding in the show. “Qimir is the master, training Mae to be his apprentice so that he can overthrow his own master. After this he can officially promote her from Acolyte to Sith Apprentice.
Jun. 19, 2024
One of the scariest things Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki's ever said: Shadow of the Erdtree "pushed the envelope in terms of what we think can be withstood by the player"
Easy, then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwaregames are often noted for their difficulty, and you can betElden Ring’sShadow of the ErdtreeDLC is no different. Director Hidetaka Miyazaki admits the studio has “pushed the envelope in terms of what we think can be withstood by the player.” Well, shit. Talking toCNET, Miyazaki explains that boss encounters and the “different kinds of threats” you’ll meet exploring the Land of Shadow make up the new challenges the DLC poses.
Jun. 19, 2024
Perfect Dark looks way better than I was expecting it to, and I'm excited to see how Crystal Dynamics gives Joanna the Lara Croft treatment
Opinion | Joanna Dark’s new adventure continues CD’s flair for bringing classic video game heroines to modern audiences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gadgets, guns, and a badass leading lady. That’s whatPerfect Darklooks to be offering up, and I am more than happy to take the bait. Last week’s gameplay reveal proved aSummer Game Festhighlight for me, and given all the less-than-promising rumors I’d been hearing of the game’s supposedly “rough” state (viaGiant Bombcast) throughout its lengthy development, Perfect Dark looking like an all-out superspy fantasy is not something I’d had in mind.
Jun. 19, 2024
Still not fought Mohg and Radahn? Don't worry, Elden Ring speedrunners are proving you can be ready for Shadow of the Erdtree in under 28 minutes, even on a fresh save file
It’s never too late to jump in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you still have one or even both of the two mandatory bosses left to beat inElden Ringbefore you can start theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC on Friday, don’t worry, as speedrunners are proving you can literally start from scratch and be ready to go in under half an hour.
Jun. 19, 2024
Tales of the Shire is more than Lord of the Rings-branded Stardew Valley, and it fixes one of the genre's biggest problems
Summer Preview | The way to a Hobbit’s heart is still through their stomach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The most shocking thing aboutTales of the Shireis that it somehow never existed before. The aesthetics of life in JRR Tolkein’s Shire are a perfect match for the vibes of cozy gaming – you know, up until the point where The Lord of the Rings actually happens.
Jun. 19, 2024
The Acolyte episode 4 features an intriguing Star Wars prequels cameo
Who is that in The Acolyte episode 4? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteepisode 4 features an intriguing Star Wars prequels cameo, even though the show is set around 100 years before the events ofThe Phantom Menace. Now, it should go without saying, but the following containsmajor spoilers for The Acolyte episode 4! Turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jun. 19, 2024
The Acolyte episode 4 might reveal how the Jedi never learned of the mystery Sith before the Star Wars prequels
A big question might have just been answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteepisode 4 might have answered a big question about the Star Wars prequels. The following will containspoilers for The latest episode of The Acolyte, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the new episode, Osha, Master Sol, and a handful of others are on the trail of themysterious Sith Lord.
Jun. 19, 2024
The Boys creator talks the show’s ending and how it will be "more emotionally satisfying" than the comics
The Boys creator Eric Kripke looks ahead to the show’s ending, and the lessons learned from the comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys isending with its fifth season– and creator Eric Kripke has already spoken about the Prime Video series’ ending, suggesting he wants to deviate from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s narrative choices. “There’s some stuff in the comic that we couldn’t do even if we wanted to,” Kripke said during an appearance on Showrunners Sitdown (viaVariety).
Jun. 19, 2024
The Exorcism review: "The Russell Crowe horror veers more ridiculous than terrifying"
Genre fans might get a kick – and a giggle – out of a few moments, but this isn’t the scariest or smartest of its kind. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Anthony Miller (Crowe) is a troubled star who is hoping to stage a comeback in an equally troubled supernatural horror.
Jun. 19, 2024
The Plucky Squire is a charming, dimension-bending picturebook platformer that's going toe-to-toe with Mario's attempts to change up the genre
The complete opposite of a one-dimensional experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In my brief time withThe Plucky Squire, I’ve saved a rocket ship from the scrap heap, used that rocket ship’s son to jetpack around a toybox world, watched some heavy metal-loving sheep rock out on a mountainside, and entered a futuristic side-scrolling future to earn a rubber stamp with the power to stop time.
Jun. 19, 2024
The Witcher season 4 set photos reveal first look at character from the games’ best DLC
Laurence Fishburne’s Regis is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new photo from the set ofThe Witcher season 4has given fans the first look atLaurence Fishburne’s exciting new character, Regis. Click through the link on theUnBoxPHD YouTube channel(H/TRedanian Intelligence) to catch a glimpse of Fishburne’s Regis, clad in a greenish-gray waistcoat with red trim, complete with mutton chops and wild, graying hair.
Jun. 19, 2024
Where to find all Destiny 2 Traveler collectibles
Collect all the Visions of the Traveler in Destiny 2 across the Pale Heart and you can unlock an Exotic weapon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting all the Destiny 2 Traveler collectibles hidden throughout the Pale Heart is essential if you want to unlock the Khvostov Exotic Auto Rifle. Each one you find might teach you a bit about the big, white orb and provides a Mote of Light, which can all be combined with other motes from Overthrow to create a fancy key for a chest inDestiny 2.
Jun. 19, 2024
Why Gold Road is the perfect jumping on point for The Elder Scrolls Online
10 years on from launch, there’s a whole lot of world to explore here bundled into one pretty affordable package. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a single-player Elder Scrolls fan, I’ve always been a little wary of The Elder Scrolls Online, maybe because I’ve always been guilty of that kind of gatekeeping that declares MMOs to be incapable of offering the kind of narrative depth or immersion that single-player games do.
Jun. 19, 2024
You can now grab the Lenovo Legion Go for a record-low price, but I’d check out the Asus ROG Ally first
A hulking handheld with a new low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLenovoLegion Go is no longer one of the most expensive handhelds out there, and it’s all thanks to a new record-low discount. At under $600, it’s not that much more of an investment than theAsusROG Ally, not to mention it boasts a larger QHD screen with a faster 144Hz refresh rate.
Jun. 18, 2024
Capcom is finally rereleasing Marvel Vs Capcom 2 along with six other classic games, including the first true arcade port of The Punisher in 31 years
Marvel Vs. Capcom: Arcade Classics Collection brings back everything from MvC 2 to X-Men: Children of the Atom, and a lot more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans and fighting game fans rejoice, our shared day has come!Capcomhas announced Marvel Vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics, a collection of seven games connected to the eponymous fighting game series.
Jun. 18, 2024
A new Super Mario Bros. movie is officially coming in 2026
Nintendo boss Shigeru Miyamoto shared the news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox I’m an Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, covering everything film and TV-related across the Total Film and SFX sections. I help bring you all the latest news and also the occasional feature too.
Jun. 18, 2024
A wild Doctor Who theory suggests who Ruby’s mother is – and we’ve met them before
A familiar Song When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who may have pulled back the curtain onSutekhlast week, but one prevailing question still remains: who is Ruby Sunday’s mother? As ever, passionate Whovians have been picking apart previous episodes in the hopes of figuring out the show’s ongoing, snow-filled mystery. OnReddit, u/L0g1cw1z4rd posits a wild theory, but one that (just about) makes sense: Ruby’s mother is River Song, the time-travelling wife of the Doctor and daughter of Amy Pond, played by Alex Kingston.
Jun. 18, 2024
After 13 years stuck in Japan, the lost Ace Attorney spin-off is finally launching in English as part of the Investigations Collection this September
It’s about time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’sNintendo Directhas proven to be one of this summer’s gaming highlights, featuring all sorts of big reveals including that of the Ace Attorney Investigations Collection. In both of the Investigations Collection’s titles, players follow prosecutor Miles Edgeworth as he investigates various cases while experiencing two different game phases: one in which Miles searches crime scenes for evidence and talks to different witnesses, and another “rebuttal” portion in which he attempts to find contradictions in testimonies with the help of proof gathered during the first phase.
Jun. 18, 2024
After 24 years, Perfect Dark is making a comeback via Nintendo Switch's priciest subscription service, complete with online multiplayer
It’ll be playable later today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 24 years since the original release of Perfect Dark, but it’s finally making a comeback via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, complete with the addition of online multiplayer. Across the board, this has been a very solid Nintendo Direct – as well as the reveal of abrand new Zelda game – which will actually feature playable Princess Zelda– we’ve finally beenshown our very first look at Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, which I’m not sure anyone saw coming.
Jun. 18, 2024
Amazon's next massive Korean MMO promises massive battles with "thousands" of players, all already running cross-platform at 60fps on PC, PS5, and Xbox
Throne and Liberty’s castle sieges are my new MMO holy grail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The one thing I’m really looking forward to aboutThrone and Liberty, the Korean MMO that Amazon is helping bring to the West (in a manner similar to its work with Lost Ark), is its Castle Sieges. Shown in the announcement of Amazon’s partnership with the game, the Sieges pit “thousands” of players against each other in a battle that looks more like something out of Mount & Blade than an MMO.
Jun. 18, 2024
Bloody Smile 2 trailer finally explains movie’s mysterious marketing – and promises a bigger scale for sequel to the hit horror
Say cheese! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Smile 2 trailer is here, and it promises an even more unhinged marketing campaign than the first movie. Now the full trailer for the follow-up has been released and we have a better idea of just what’s going on. Smile 2 stars Aladdin’s Naomi Scott as an international pop star. However, her life of fame and fortune soon comes to a crashing halt when she watches her friend Lewis (Lukas Gage) become possessed with the Smile curse and kill himself with a free weight, passing it on to her.
Jun. 18, 2024
Borderlands director acknowledges there’s going to be "similarities" to Guardians of the Galaxy, but audiences will "see that it’s different"
Exclusive: Eli Roth talks to Total Film about those Guardians of the Galaxy comparisons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At first blush, Borderlands may appear to be treading on similar wisecracking ground to the ultra-quippy, ultra-vibrant Guardians of the Galaxy. As director Eli Roth tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, June 20, which featuresDeadpool and Wolverineon the cover, he’s actively avoided aping the Marvel team-up movie.
Jun. 18, 2024
Bringing Blade into the MCU is proving hard for Marvel, but the signs were there all along
Opinion | Can Marvel effectively fit Blade into the MCU? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bladeis one of the coolest superhero movies ever made, point blank period, and I stand by this. It’s a bold claim, but without Stephen Norrington’s 1998 horror-superhero flick, we might not have a Marvel Cinematic Universe – or, at the very least, Marvel movies would look a whole lot different.
Jun. 18, 2024
"Make cool s***!" Oni Press president Hunter Gorinson on Biker Mice from Mars, SpectreVision, and comics as a renegade art form
Interview | The Oni Press president discusses the publisher’s wide-ranging future plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chief amongst those is theNacelleVerse- a new shared universe of comics based on ’80s and ’90s toy lines including the likes of RoboForce, Power Lords, Biker Mice from Mars, and more. It’s an ambitious project, one that will also leap off the comics page in the form of several upcoming animated series which the comics will tie into.
Jun. 18, 2024
CRKD Nitro Deck+ review: “One of the best ways to enjoy the Nintendo Switch in 2024”
Symmetrical sticks add comfort in almost every game Six extra buttons Improvements over the original Nitro Deck Reasonable price Can work as a Switch Dock Plastics let down the feel Original Nitro Deck is so affordable Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I’ve collected seven out of the eight red coins I need on Super Mario 64’s Cool, Cool Mountain, and I have the CRKD Nitro Deck+ in my hands.
Jun. 18, 2024
Danganronpa creators return with a strategy RPG set in yet another murderous school, coming early next year
The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is out next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy is the new strategy-RPG game from the creators of Danganronpa, and it’s out next year. Revealed earlier today at theNintendo Direct, The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy challenges you to survive 100 days in a school “colored with despair.
Jun. 18, 2024
Dave Filoni says an R-rated Star Wars movie is "interesting," but he has a caveat
Dave Filoni isn’t ruling out an R-rated Star Wars film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dave Filoni isn’t opposed to an R-rated Star Wars film – though he has a caveat about one being made. Filoni isLucasfilm’s chief creative officer and is the mastermind behind the likes of The Clone Wars,Ahsoka, and Star Wars Rebels. “Sure, I mean, I don’t know.
Jun. 18, 2024
Destiny 2 servers stumble as Bungie releases a Grandmaster version of The Final Shape's 12-man Excision but some players struggle to sign in at all
Whisper it: maintenance has been extended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we said in ourDestiny 2: The Final Shape review, the MMO’s latest expansion is a certified hit. It was set to become even better today, June 18, with the release of a Grandmaster version of Excision, the new 12-man activity that caps off the game’s 10-year Light and Darkness saga.
Jun. 18, 2024
Doctor Who and Game of Thrones stars cast in one of the most highly-anticipated book adaptations
Jonathan Pryce, David Tennant, Naomi Ackie and more have signed up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones' Jonathan Pryce andDoctor Whostars David Tennant and Naomi Ackie have joined The Thursday Murder Club, the movie adaptation of Richard Osman’s best-selling crime novel. And that’s not all: Line of Duty’s Daniel Mays and Killing Eve’s Henry Lloyd-Hughes have also been added to the film’s starry line up.
Jun. 18, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake finally launches over 3 years after it was first revealed, and it's not just on Switch
The beloved JRPG finally gets its remake in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake does, in fact, still exist, and during today’sNintendo DirectdeveloperSquare Enixconfirmed that the updated JRPG is finally set to launch this year. These are thebest JRPGsout there today. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Jun. 18, 2024
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake is an incredible upgrade of the definitive 8-bit JRPG, and after an hour hands-on I'm ready to grind like it's 1988
Summer Preview | This remake sands off the edges of an RPG classic without losing that old-school charm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s any classic JRPG deserving ofSquare Enix’s gorgeous HD-2D remake treatment, it’s Dragon Quest 3. Fans have been salivating over the possibilities of this remake since it was first tentatively revealed three years ago, but now the wait is coming to an end.
Jun. 18, 2024
Elden Ring player commits to ill-advised playthrough where they drink after every death, reaches the final boss over 50 swigs deep, then gives up to preserve their own health
Don’t try this at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait forElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC has been trying for us all, but one particular Tarnished warrior has seriously been going through it in the run-up to the expansion’s launch with a challenge that I could never recommend that you try at home – an Elden Ring drinking game.
Jun. 18, 2024
Elden Ring was an "enormous success," but Hidetaka Miyazaki says that doesn't mean the open-world genre will "become the new standard" for future FromSoftware games
More open-world Soulslike chaos could arrive in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsFromSoftwareprepares forElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, president Hidetaka Miyazaki reveals that more open-world Soulslike games could come - but that doesn’t mean they’ll define the studio. Speaking in an interview withGameSpot, Miyazaki shares his thoughts on Elden Ring being an open-world hit and whether the genre will become “the baseline” for the company’s future games.
Jun. 18, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is the highest-rated release of 2024 so far, beating JRPG hit Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and roguelike darling Hades 2
Metacritic says Shadow of the Erdtree is one of the best gaming releases of all time, and you can’t argue with Metacritic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In our ownElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review, Joel Franey wrote that the DLC “had a lot to live up to, but gorgeous vistas, superb boss fights, and a range of fun new gear sweep you through a massive expansion that feels half as long as it is.
Jun. 18, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree review: "It's almost getting boring praising FromSoftware every time"
The Shadow of the Erdtree expansion had a lot to live up to, but gorgeous vistas, superb boss fights, and a range of fun new gear sweep you through a massive expansion that feels half as long as it is. At this point, it’s almost getting boring praising FromSoftware every time. Gorgeous, evocative landscapes A range of game-changing gear and spells Bosses and enemies remain (largely) top notch Enigmatic storytelling retains its power even now
Jun. 18, 2024
Everything announced at the Nintendo Direct June 2024
New Zelda! Metroid Prime 4! And everything else out of the June Nintendo Direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And what a set of reveals it was! Metroid Prime 4 is genuinely on the way, it seems like, and there’s even an all-new Zelda game that’s actually about Zelda. The 40-minute showcase delivered, though as previously announced there wasn’t any “mention of the Nintendo Switch successor” during it.
Jun. 18, 2024
Fable 4 better have real estate mechanics so I can buy giant Richard Ayoade's house once I've defeated him
Opinion | Fable has a few iconic cornerstones, and I hope Playground Games keeps property ownership as one of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Considering the current state of the British economy, it’s fair to say I’ve resigned myself to never getting on the property ladder. But while I’ll be a forever renter in reality, there’s a distinct possibility I’ll have a chance to live out my land lording fantasies inFable 4, should the devs at Playground Games allow it.
Jun. 18, 2024
Fantasian, the lovely JRPG quietly released by Final Fantasy mastermind Hironobu Sakaguchi years ago, is escaping Apple jail and coming to consoles and PC this year
Fantasian: Neo Dimension is straight from Hironobu Sakaguchi and Nobuo Uematsu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As rumors have long suggested, Fantasian, the lovely JRPG from Final Fantasy mastermind Hironobu Sakaguchi, also featuring composer Nobuo Uematsu, is breaking out of Apple Arcade and onto Nintendo Switch later this year. “Assume the role of Leo as he journeys to recover his memories and solve the mystery of a strange mechanical infection destroying his world,” the official blurb reads.
Jun. 18, 2024
Finally, a farming RPG where you can harvest a wolf like an ear of corn is coming to Nintendo Switch in November
Farmagia looks a bit like a blend of Pokemon and Stardew Valley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’sNintendo Directwas a big one – from thereveal of a brand new Zelda gameto ourfirst proper trailer for Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, there was something for everyone. However, one trailer I can’t stop watching is for the upcoming farming RPG Farmagia, which looks like a weird but wonderful mashup of creature collectors like Pokemon and farm sims like Stardew Valley.
Jun. 18, 2024
Habbo Hotel returns in Origins, a "lovingly restored" version of the iconic MMO as it was 19 years ago - but this time "with a fresh, community-led approach"
We’re so back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Habbo Hotel Origins is arriving today with all of the original MMO’s “simplicity, charm, and magic,” marking the monumental return of one of thebest retro gamesof all time. Anyone who grew up in the 1990s or 2000s may recall a bustling virtual world called Habbo Hotel. The MMO featured various “rooms” in which players could hang out with one another and socialize, along with customizable guest rooms and user-hosted mini-games.
Jun. 18, 2024
Two classic RPG remasters just launched on Steam out of nowhere, freeing them from Nintendo Switch exclusivity
Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster is out now on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster has stealth-launched on Steam out of nowhere. Just yesterday,Bandai Namcoreleased the remasters of the first two games in the iconic Baten Kaitos series out of nowhere onSteam. Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster can be snagged right now over on Valve’s storefront, and there’s a lovely 10% launch discount for everyone until July 1.
Jun. 18, 2024
Hello Kitty Island Adventure is set to be my new favorite Nintendo Switch game, and it's basically Animal Crossing meets Sanrio
New Horizons, who? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recentNintendo Directhas blessed us with many an exciting reveal, including news of Hello Kitty Island Adventure’s release next year on the Switch. The wholesome adventure sees some of Sanrio’s most beloved faces come to life including Cinnamoroll, Hello Kitty, and Kuromi. Alongside this cute crew, players work to restore an abandoned island - much like inNew Horizons.
Jun. 18, 2024
Here's our first look at Tom Hiddleston in Mike Flanagan’s "heartbreaking" Stephen King movie
The Life of Chuck does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Room Pictures has released the first look at Tom Hiddleston in Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck. The promo photo, which you can view below, is meant to look like that of a thank you card that you’d give your boss upon their retirement – but it’s a bit more eerie than that.
Jun. 18, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner explains why Blood and Cheese is so different from the book
Ryan Condal reveals why those big changes were made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1has brought probably the most horrifying thing you’ll see all summer to the screen –Blood and Cheese. But, HBO’s adaptation of the awful event is pretty different to how it plays out in George R.R. Martin’s Fire and Blood, and showrunner Ryan Condal has explained why some of those big changes were made.
Jun. 18, 2024
How to unlock and complete the Destiny 2 Dual Destiny mission
Completing the Destiny 2 Dual Destiny mission is how you unlock the Exotic Class item for Prismatic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing the Destiny 2 Dual Destiny Exotic mission is how you unlock Exotic Class items for Prismatic Subclasses, but it’s almost like a two-player Raid. You and a friend race against the clock through the depths of the Pale Heart, battling Dread and Taken as you take on symbol and clock-based puzzles.
Jun. 18, 2024
I finally spoke to the director of the 21-year-old JRPG that kicked my teeth in, and I didn't expect an apology: "Shin Megami Tensei 3 is the hardest game I think I've ever made"
Katsura Hashino explains Nocturne’s reputation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On hard mode, this JRPG kicked my ass for about 130 hours when I played it back while I was still in college, which must’ve been at least 10 years ago now. I have fond memories of using a fusion calculator to min-max my way through. Obviously, I still thoroughly enjoyed the game, but I’ve held onto that grudge ever since.
Jun. 18, 2024
It looks like guns are becoming a bigger deal in D&D with the new rulebooks
Flintlock pistols and muskets make an appearance in the weapons catalog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Publisher Wizards of the Coast showed off pages from the new core rulebooks in a press briefing earlier this June, and a lot was made about their accessibility. That carries over to a Target-style catalog of D&D items readers can purchase, including weapons… but it seems there’s been a surprise addition to that lineup since the last edition.
Jun. 18, 2024
James Gunn teases "magic" between Clark and Lois actors in upcoming Superman movie
“I can’t wait for you to see them on screen in just a little over a year” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas praised the “magic” between David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan, the stars of his upcomingSupermanmovie, teasing the pair’s chemistry and performances. “One year ago today David and Rachel screen-tested for Clark and Lois,” Gunn wrote onThreads.
Jun. 18, 2024
Joshua Williamson steps down from writing Batman and Robin and Green Arrow
Both comics will continue with new creative teams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been reading superhero comics over the last few years then Joshua Williamson will likely be a familiar name. In the last year alone the prolific writer has penned numerous big-name books for DC - everything from Superman, Batman and Robin, and Green Arrow, to the most recent arc of Action Comics.
Jun. 18, 2024
Mad Max star Tom Hardy has high praise for Furiosa despite not even seeing it yet – and gives a disappointing update on Fury Road sequel
“George, Anya, and Chris well deserve” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mad Max star Tom Hardy has declared himself a “huge fan” of Fury Road prequelFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga… even though he hasn’t actually seen it yet. “I’m sure that Furiosa will be a tremendous success, as rightly George, Anya and Chris well deserve,” Hardy, who’s currently promoting Jeff Nichols' dramaThe Bikeriders, toldVarietyrecently.
Jun. 18, 2024
Manor Lords isn't getting the much-requested bubonic plague as the medieval city builder's creator thinks "plague and disease are not real game mechanics"
He’s not ruled out adding a sanitization level mechanic, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords creator and lead developer Greg Styczeń has responded to the demand to introduce the bubonic plague to the medieval city builder, and simply put, it’s not happening, which is sure to be a relief for our villagers. Responding to one fan on Twitter, Styczeń says that while the idea of adding plague and disease “seemed interesting at first,” as far as he’s concerned, they’re “not real game mechanics” that could fit into Manor Lords.
Jun. 18, 2024
Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the series in almost 9 years, and it boasts "evolved bros moves"
Brothership is out on November 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mario & Luigi: Brothership is a brand new RPG in the series, and it’s out later this year on November 7. Revealed earlier today during theNintendo Direct, Mario & Luigi: Brothership is the first new entry in the Mario & Luigi series in almost 9 years. After all that time, there’s not too long to wait until the next game rolls around, because Brothership is out for the Nintendo Switch later this year on November 7.
Jun. 18, 2024
MaXXXine team discuss blending fact and fiction by including a real-life serial killer in the horror movie sequel
Exclusive | Director Ti West and his cast say that featuring the Night Stalker in MaXXXine helps “anchor” the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the success ofXandPearl, director Ti West caps off his X trilogy with MaXXXine. The threequel, though, is different to the rest, as the filmmaker blends fact and fiction by incorporating in a real-life serial killer.
Jun. 18, 2024
Metroid Prime 4 is finally due to launch in 2025, 8 years after it was first revealed
Finally, Metroid Prime’s big comeback is upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Officially titled Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, the brief trailer shows series protagonist Samus Aran landing at a Galactic Federation base under assault from Space Pirate forces. Samus’s ship appears to be a new design, but the action looks very familiar to previous Metroid Prime games - there’s still a lot of lock-on targeting and circle-strafing, as well as the opportunity to scan the environment for bits of lore and hints on what to do next.
Jun. 18, 2024
Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr will end their Amazing Spider-Man run this fall with "Spidey's most brutal battle"
Zeb Wells and regular series artist John Romita Jr. will exit Amazing Spider-Man after one final arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Zeb Wells and artist John Romita, Jr. will be concluding their run on Amazing Spider-Man with one final arc in which Peter Parker will take on Tombstone in a brawl to win it all, which Marvel is billing as “Spidey’s most brutal battle.
Jun. 18, 2024
My most anticipated horror movie of the year just got a whole lot creepier thanks to Nicolas Cage
Longlegs is out in July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The absolutely terrifying marketing campaign for Longlegs continues – and now you can be a part of it. A new billboard has popped in Los Angeles with nothing but a phone number and Nicolas Cage’s serial killer character hiding in the corner. Distributor Neon posted an image of the billboard with the caption, “Call the Man Downstairs.
Jun. 18, 2024
Natalie Portman is up for returning as Jane in the MCU: "That was super fun"
Exclusive: Natalie Portman is open to returning as Jane Foster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Natalie Portman returned as Jane Foster inThor: Love and Thunder, wielding Mjolnir to become theMighty Thor. While Jane tragically died of cancer in the film, thepost-credits sceneopened the door for a return, with the new hero arriving in Valhalla (greeted by none other than Idris Elba’s Heimdall).
Jun. 18, 2024
New D&D core rulebooks finally give your player character a house (yes, you can decorate it)
Is there an Ikea in Faerûn? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t buy it if:❌You don’t have plans to be a Dungeon Master❌ You’re looking to explore other tabletop RPGs instead I know that what really caught my eye in the playtest document was all of the different events that can bless (or besiege) your beloved Bastion. While you might only directly interact with your base a couple of times during your campaign, your hirelings can keep the cogs turning while you’re gone.
Jun. 18, 2024
Nintendo has apparently been teasing the big villain of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond for 17 years
The character in the trailer builds on a 17-year-old cliffhanger and Metroid’s most controversial spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sylux first appeared as a major antagonist in Metroid Prime Hunters, the Nintendo DS spin-off that pitted protagonist Samus Aran against a cadre of rival bounty hunters. True to series tradition, Sylux never got much backstory, and Hunters remains his only major appearance in the series - but his cameos in later games look like they’re going to be very important in Prime 4.
Jun. 18, 2024
Nintendo reveals The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, which makes Zelda the hero for the first time in 38 years and looks just like the Link's Awakening remake
And it’s out on September 26 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdomis the latest game in the saga, but this time it has Princess Zelda as the sole playable protagonist, and it’s out later this year on September 26. Here’s something no one was expecting: a brand new Legend of Zelda game starring purely the Princess herself.
Jun. 18, 2024
Now this is Shadow of the Erdtree prep: Elden Ring mad lad turns every enemy (and animal) into DLC gatekeepers Mohg and Radahn, still beats the game in 9 hours
It is simultaneously easier and harder than it sounds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileElden Ringveterans were busyhelping players beat Mohgand unlock the incomingShadow of the ErdtreeDLC –something startlingly few people have done, apparently–notorious challenge runner Bushywas takingElden Ring DLCprep to a whole new level. With the power of mods, he turned every enemy and animal in Elden Ring into Mohg and Radahn, the two bosses required to reach the DLC area, and still managed to beat the game in just under nine hours.
Jun. 18, 2024
One of Invincible's stars gives a potential season 3 release window
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new interview withComicBook.com, the actor – who voices The Immortal, Rudy Connors, and more – confirmed that the third chapter is “almost wrapped”. Speaking from Galaxy Con, he went on to tease: “I don’t want to speak because [creator] Robert [Kirkman] would be like, ‘Don’t tell people anything because we don’t know.
Jun. 18, 2024
One The Boys fan has screenshotted all the potential candidates for the Seven, and there are some deep-cut Supes in here
Spoiler alert, there are a few Marvel parodies in there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One eagle-eyed The Boys fan has spotted a list of potential The Seven candidates, including a Wolverine-esque hero and a Doctor Strange dupe. It is well known thatThe Boyslikes to parody other superheroes and often bases their Supes on already existing ones such as Black Noir on Deadpool, and Homelander on Superman, but, it looks like there are more.
Jun. 18, 2024
Paradox Interactive closes lead Life by You studio, less than 24 hours after abruptly announcing The Sims competitor is canceled
Paradox Tectonic employed 24 people When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paradox Interactiveis closing down the studio that led the Life by You development effort, less than 24 hours after revealing thatthe Sims competitor has been canceled. That comes from apress releasefrom Paradox’s media section, which explains that Paradox Tectonic - the wholly owned, California-based studio - is ceasing operations.
Jun. 18, 2024
Polarizing sci-fi epic from Godfather director lands a release date, and it's just months away
Prepare yourselves, Megalopolis is coming… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola’s new movieMegalopolishas finally set a release date, and it’s coming sooner than you’d think. “Francis is a legend,” said the chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Adam Fogelson. “It is a true privilege to work with him, and to bring this incredible, audacious, and utterly unique movie to theatrical audiences.
Jun. 18, 2024
Post Malone and Backbone are collaborating on a limited-edition mobile controller
We shall be henceforth referring to this controller as the “Post Backbone” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next limited edition version of the popular Backbone One mobile controller releases later this month, and it’s not one I saw coming. The team at Backbone has launched a few limited edition models in recent years, but this next one is a collaboration with the world-famous rapper, Post Malone.
Jun. 18, 2024
Ryan Reynolds says there are parallels between Deadpool and Logan, but thinks the latter might be the best comic book movie ever made
Exclusive: Deadpool & Wolverine star Ryan Reynolds has a lot of love for his co-star’s previous movie Logan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While their team-up may be around the corner inDeadpool & Wolverine, star Ryan Reynolds thinks that Wade Wilson and Wolverine have always been connected. “The movies were quite congruent with each other at that point,” Reynolds tells us inthe new issue, out on June 20.
Jun. 18, 2024
Sekiro was a "turning point" for FromSoftware, says Hidetaka Miyazaki, who thinks the studio's games can still get faster: "There's one more level we can crank it up to"
What’s next? Mechiro? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is probably the fastest action gameFromSoftware’s ever made, with the possible exception of Armored Core 6, which is more about scale than attack speed for my money. Sekiro likely wins in reaction time and inputs per second, but studio president Hidetaka Miyazaki thinks FromSoft games can still get faster and more fluid.
Jun. 18, 2024
Silent Hill 3 designer went to real-life ruins to find inspiration for the horror game - but they found Robbie the Rabbit's inspiration in a literal mascot
“The abnormal within the normal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill’s now-recognizable Robbie the Rabbit was inspired by a designer seeing a rabbit mascot handing out balloons to kids from atop a train station in Japan. Konami’s senior chief designer, K.Y., was interviewed byGameSparkabout the origins of the now-ironic Robbie the Rabbit, who originally appeared in Silent Hill 3.
Jun. 18, 2024
Square Enix is giving the original JRPGs an HD-2D upgrade with Dragon Quest 1 & 2 in 2025
The rumored Dragon Quest trilogy remake is coming - just not all in the same package When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We don’t have any direct footage of Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake, but it’s a safe bet it’ll look a whole lot like what we’ve seen of the 3 remake. Square Enix is billing this as “The Erdrick Trilogy” despite the fact that it’s releasing in two separate packages, so it certainly seems like there’ll be a fair amount of similarities between the games.
Jun. 18, 2024
Storm stands alone against Marvel's evil Superman in Avengers #18
And an Avenger leaves the team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This September, a current Avenger is leaving the team. The departure comes in Avengers #18, following theaddition of Storm, formerly of the X-Men, to the team in August’s Avengers #17. And judging by the looks of Joshua Cassara’s just revealed cover for Avengers #18, Storm herself will be the last hero standing against Hyperion of the Squadron Supreme, who essentially has all the powers of Superman.
Jun. 18, 2024
The father of Final Fantasy says it's a "blessing" working with Square Enix and Yoshi-P to rebuild the JRPG he made "thinking it could become my final work"
Hironobu Sakaguchi says Fantasian “has a special place in my heart” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hironobu Sakaguchi, best known as the director of the original run of Final Fantasy games, is bringing hismost recent JRPG out of Apple jailwith an upgraded port called Fantasian Neo Dimension later this year. Sakaguchi is reuniting withSquare Enixfor the project, and in a message to fans, he says it’s a great blessing to have the opportunity.
Jun. 18, 2024
The first batch of Anbernic RG Cube handhelds is reportedly suffering from screen issues
Players have apparently received “pre-production” models When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re considering picking up an Anbernic RG Cube, you might want to hold off for now, as early customers report screen issues. Not every version of the retro handheld is affected, but early “pre-production” units with light bleed have seemingly made their way into the wild.
Jun. 18, 2024
Todd Howard regrets not supporting Fallout 4 and Skyrim for longer, but won't make the mistake with Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield as he hints a "10-year horizon" has already been considered
Howard says the plan for Starfield is to support it “as long as we can” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldand The Elder Scrolls 6 director Todd Howard says that Bethesda is planning to support both RPGs for a long time to come – a strategy he regrets not pushing further withSkyrimand Fallout 4. In a new interview with MrMattyPlays onYouTube(below), Howard is asked about the idea of Bethesda’s games being “single-player service titles,” in the sense of them receiving support long after their releases.
Jun. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 director confirms the 'review bomb' cape is very real and complete, but Arrowhead is waiting for the "right time" to drop it
The cape is real after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out theHelldivers 2’review bomb cape' is real after all, but Arrowhead is waiting until the right time to release it. You’d think a single cape wouldn’t attract that much attention among a game’s community, but this isn’t just any ol' cape. In the wake ofSony’s incredibly unpopular PSN account-linking mandateearlier this year, Helldivers 2 was reviewed bombed to hell on Steam.
Jun. 18, 2024
Mother Striga is the Thanos-level new threat facing Sabrina the Teenage Witch in an epic Archie Comics crossover
The “first witch” debuts in September’s Sabrina Annual Spectacular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the lore ofArchie Comics' Sabrinait is said that all witches are descended from the same source, one bad mother whose wickedness has forever left a stain on the reputation of magic-users. Now, in a new three-part crossover story running throughout Archie’s all-ages titles, we’re about to meet her.
Jun. 17, 2024
Where to find personal effects for Craig in Fallout 76
Craig’s personal effects are near the Search for Survivors along Skyline Drive locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 76 Gather Personal Effects for Craig mission is a secondary part of the quest Search for Survivors along Skyline Drive. It’s probably one of the first things you’ll pick up in the expansion but, despite having parts of thenew Fallout 76 Skyline Valley mapmarked for you, isn’t the clearest thing to complete.
Jun. 17, 2024
A Blue Beetle animated series is in the works, and it will follow on from 2023's underappreciated superhero movie
Blue Beetle could be getting a continuation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Beetle director Angel Manuel Soto is on board the series as an executive producer, along with the movie’s writer, Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Miguel Puga is showrunning and directing, and Cristian Martinez is penning the series. John Ricard and Galen Vaisman, who were executive producers on Blue Beetle, are also executive producing the show.
Jun. 17, 2024
Almost 10 years later, a sequel to cult horror movie Circle is in the works
Michael Nardelli, who played Eric in the first film, is returning to produce When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult horror movie Circle is getting a surprise sequel. Over the hour and a half that follows, they quiz one another on their lives as they chillingly try to decide who deserves to live, but as their numbers get down to single figures, tension rise as they realize only one of them can wind up walking away.
Jun. 17, 2024
An army of zombie symbiotes are invading Manhattan and it's up to Daredevil plus Daredevil to stop them in Marvel's new Venom War spin-off
Venom War: Daredevil sees the man and woman without fear join forces once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Are you ready for the ultimate symbiote showdown? Marvel’s new Venom War event pits father and son against each other as Eddie and Dylan Brock battle to decide who will be the “one true Venom”. As this conflicts spills out across Earth-616, various other heroes will be caught in the crossfire.
Jun. 17, 2024
As big as Barbie? Pixar’s sequel Inside Out 2 lands best opening weekend of 2024
Inside Out 2 soothes box office Anxiety When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixar’s latest movieInside Out 2has broken box office records on its opening weekend. Estimates suggest it landed $295m (£232.6m) globally in its first few days of release, which is the strongest opening of an animated movie ever. Inside Out 2 follows Riley as she becomes a teenager, sending her emotional headquarters into overdrive.
Jun. 17, 2024
As Elden Ring DLC leaks hit the web, FromSoftware asks fans to "be mindful" of those who want to play Shadow of the Erdtree without spoilers
Spoilers are seemingly still being leaked online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no spoiler you’ll need todefeat Mohg in Elden Ringto access the Erdtree DLC. If you’ve missed this previously optional boss our guide will help you deal with him. Elden Ring DLCspoilers are hitting the internet ahead of Shadow of the Erdtree’s launch later this week, leadingFromSoftwareto ask fans to limit sharing spoilers so as not to ruin the experience for others.
Jun. 17, 2024
Bloody new House of the Dragon season 2 trailer teases Blood and Cheese’s consequences, as fans obsess over mysterious new character
A lot is still to come… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has now kicked off with a brutal bang, and a new trailer for the remaining episodes teases lots more drama on the horizon. Be warned though, before we go any further, we’re getting intoserious spoiler territory forHouse of the Dragon season 2 episode 1.
Jun. 17, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director hopes Ryan Reynolds' hero will live up to his "Marvel Jesus" nickname and save the MCU
Exclusive: Shawn Levy gets candid about superhero fatigue, as he promises that Deadpool & Wolverine “is not like any MCU movie” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Shawn Levy isn’t too worried though, as he notes the amusing parallels between the film’s plot – Deadpool being drafted in by the Time Variance Authority to save the Sacred Timeline from ruin – and the questions being asked about the current state of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Jun. 17, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine director would love to make a Spider-Man and Deadpool movie
Exclusive: Shawn Levy is keen for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker to share scenes with Ryan Reynolds' Wade Wilson in a future film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool & Wolverineis set to mark both characters' introductions into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and has beenrumored to feature some MCU cameos, too. But that hasn’t stopped those behind the superhero sequel thinking about who they’dlovethe Merc with a Mouth to share scenes with in future films.
Jun. 17, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is home to a mystery skeleton love interest, but not the one fans had been hoping for
Sorry, folks, Manfred isn’t available When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s good news and bad news for thirsty Dragon Age fans who want to give some love to The Veilguard’s skeletons, as the RPG will seemingly let you smoochsomeof the bony friends, but not the one you might have been hoping for. Ever since the official reveal ofBioWare’s upcoming RPG during the recent Xbox Games Showcase, Dragon Age fans have been predictably thirsty for the lineup of new(and familiar)faces appearing in The Veilguard.
Jun. 17, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P "would love" to see the MMO on Nintendo's Switch successor as everyone should have access to the game "regardless of device"
Portable raiding, when? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The impossible may yet become possible asSquare Enixconfirms that Final Fantasy 14 on the yet-to-release Nintendo Switch successor could become “a reality one day.” In aninterviewwith Easy Allies during the recentDawntrailmedia tour, Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida reveals that the MMO could one day make it onto Nintendo’s upcomingSwitch 2console.
Jun. 17, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth co-director says Part 3 will answer any remaining questions and deliver an even greater ending than the original JRPG
It sounds like Square Enix is preparing something special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Strap in, folks, because it sounds like Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is shaping up to be the epic conclusion we’ve been hoping for, according toRebirthco-director Motomu Toriyama. The original Final Fantasy 7 is a JRPG classic for a reason – its story has really stuck with fans over the years, hence why it’s been so exciting to see it retold and expanded upon in the Remake trilogy.
Jun. 17, 2024
For under $500, this Hisense model is the QLED gaming TV I’d pick right now
A fantastic value QLED screen for PS5 and Xbox Series X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To take advantage of the Hisense U6N deal, you’ll want to head to Amazon, as the 55-inch model is downto $449.99(was $599.99). The nifty 25% discount serves as a record low on one of the company’s best gaming TV options for this year, besting previous offers by $50.
Jun. 17, 2024
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki addresses recent mass developer layoffs, assuring Dark Souls and Elden Ring fans "that's something I would not let happen"
Miyazaki stresses staff retention amid industry struggles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid thousands of recent video game developer layoffs,FromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki reassured fans that he won’t let the same unfold at the iconic studio behindElden Ring. Don’t for get you need todefeat Mohg in Elden Ringto access the Erdtree DLC. We can help help you find him and beat him.
Jun. 17, 2024
Helldivers 2 troopers in shambles after learning an unaddressed bug is likely halting them mid-sprint, not their controllers or keyboards giving out
Your shift key is innocent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ManyHelldivers 2troopers are only now realizing that their sprint is likely being impacted by someone using a stim - rather than their faulty keyboards or controllers. The great Reddit post below chronicles the issue in full. A player using a Stim in Helldivers 2 will seemingly have their sprint temporarily interrupted, but the issue gets a lot worse when you realize all other nearby players are apparently interrupted as well - even though it’s just the one player using the Stim.
Jun. 17, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki sparks hopes for better co-op in future FromSoftware games, says they'll "consider" ideas like Elden Ring co-op mod with 3.7 million downloads
Seamless Co-op has been downloaded over 3.7 million times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s director has commented on the game’s uber-popular Seamless Co-op mod, saying it’s the sort of ideaFromSoftwaremighteven consider implementing in future games. Get ready todefeat Mohg in Elden Ringand access the Erdtree DLC with our guide to finding him, and all the prep you need.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1 recap and Easter eggs: Westeros will never be the same again
Rat catchers and revenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2episode 1 is now out as we head back to Westeros for more drama. Following directly on from the events of the previous season, the new episode picks up after the tragicmurder of Lucerys Velaryon at the hands of Aemond Targyren. In the aftermath, Rhaenyra and Daemon are out for revenge, while Alicent and Otto Hightower try to stop the conflict from escalating.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 has introduced the blacksmith Hugh Hammer – who is he and why is he so important?
He’s more than meets the eye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has introduced Hugh Hammer, but who is he and what’s his story? As it turns out, he’s a pretty significant figure in Westerosi history, and his involvement in the Targaryen civil war is a huge deal. We first see him petitioning King Aegon in the first episode of the season, but he’s become a key figure in the show since then.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 makes some key changes to Blood and Cheese – here are all the differences
A son for a son… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1. Well, it’s happened. The horrificBlood and Cheese storylinebrings the opening episode ofHouse of the Dragon season 2to a horrifying close. After Rhaenyra tells Daemon that she wants Aemond killed for what he did to her son, the Rogue Prince takes matters into his own hands.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 new opening credits reference key moments in Targaryen history – here's what they mean
We break down the new House of the Dragon opening credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2is almost over, and, as the bloody civil war between the Greens and the Blacks heats up, we can expect plenty more fireworks still to come. The biggest change from season 1 has been the brand new opening credits first seen inHouse of the Dragon season 2, episode 1.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 reintroduces a key family: Cregan Stark explained
Who is Cregan Stark? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1 reintroduces us to the Starks – that pivotal Northern family we first met inGame of Thrones. But it’s been some time since we last saw a Stark, so you might be curious about who this particular family member is or what his significance is to the story.
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 team explain why that new arrival isn't a major player just yet
“It’s just a little tease for now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2, episode 1reintroduced a major family to Westeros – but don’t expect to see this new character again in the short term. Before we go any further, a warning that the following will containspoilers for theHouse of the Dragon season 2premiere! Turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jun. 17, 2024
House of the Dragon viewers split over "watered down" book changes from season 2 premiere's bloodiest moment
Season 2 unveils its highly anticipated Blood and Cheese moment, but fans have mixed feelings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here it is, the moment we have all been waiting for.House of the Dragon season 2has unveiled its most anticipated moments from the Fire & Blood book, but fans are divided over its on-screen depiction. Warning: This article contains major spoilers for House of the Dragon season 2 episode 1.
Jun. 17, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Facet of Command Fragment
The Facet of Command is one of the trickier Prismatic Fragments to unlock in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Facet of Command Fragment is quite an ordeal to unlock compared to the others, requiring you to blow up ice piles, then dunk some elemental charges to charge two generators. The main things to be aware of for thisDestiny 2puzzle are that the ice piles can only be destroyed with a secret Scorch Cannon, and that the elemental charges they drop must be deposited into the generators in a specific way to ensure they both end up fully charged.
Jun. 17, 2024
Indiana Jones leads spent "countless hours" watching the two movies The Great Circle is the "closest to": Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade
We’re obviously not playing an 80-year-old Indy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circleis “closest to” Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. That’s according to game director Jerk Gustafsson, speaking toXbox Wirerecently following the new trailer for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle as part of the Xbox Games Showcase. “We spent countless hours just re-watching the films – especially the two movies that are closest to the game, which are Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Last Crusade,” Gustafsson said.
Jun. 17, 2024
Indie horror's "the weirder, the better" approach is effortlessly pulling focus from triple A games this summer – but why?
Opinion | The biggest horror games of Summer Game Fest have proven to me that indies still run this scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To say that I wasn’t expecting much in the vein of horror games atSummer Game Festis putting it very mildly. The items on my list ofSGF horror predictionssaw varying degrees of success – I calledSlitterheadand the firstAlan Wake 2 DLCshowing face, but I should have known better than to jinx my Resident Evil hopes and dreams by typing them into existence.
Jun. 17, 2024
Is JRPG a good word? Persona 5 director and character designer weigh in ahead of their new game Metaphor ReFantazio: "You can call this a JRPG if you want"
“For me, as a creator, it’s a positive” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Katsura Hashino and character designer Shigenori Soejima, both Persona 5 veterans now filling the same roles on Atlus' new gameMetaphor: ReFantazio, don’t mind if you call these games JRPGs. In fact, Soejima says the term is a “positive” for him. I recently spoke to Hashino and Soejima atSummer Game Festafter getting some hands-on time with Metaphor: ReFantazio andabsolutely falling in love with its UI(the rest of the game looks great, too).
Jun. 17, 2024
June Nintendo Direct confirmed with 40 minutes of info about 2024 Switch games, but there will be absolutely "no mention" of Switch 2
The June Direct has been confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ANintendo Directhas been confirmed for June 18 with a load of info about new Switch games, but the publisher is already warning you not to get your hopes up for aSwitch 2reveal. You can tune into the stream viaYouTube, or bookmark this page and watch the embed below when the time comes.
Jun. 17, 2024
"I have to clarify that I did not cook": Former Helldivers 2 CEO now focusing on the game itself says its new and fabulous patch came from "the team," not his personal kitchen
“I have merely given a gentle nudge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s creative director and former Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt has clarified that he “did not cook” on the third-person shooter’s latest enormous patch, with “the ideas and execution” all down to the rest of the team. Thelong-awaited patcharrived last week, boasting over 100 changes to the game including Stratagem tweaks, alterations to the behavior of Fire Tornadoes (which will, mercifully, no longer hunt you down), visible supply lines on the Galactic War table, and more.
Jun. 17, 2024
Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power showrunners say season 2 is "all about the villains" and everyone might not make it out alive
Plus, we have an exclusive new image from season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2is coming later this summer and will be a lot darker than the versions of Middle-earth we’ve seen before. “We like to say that Season 1 was primarily about our heroes,” showrunners Patrick McKay and J.
Jun. 17, 2024
Lords of the Fallen gets a sequel in 2026, but likely Epic Game Store exclusivity means the follow-up to one of 2023's biggest Soulslikes might not come to Steam
CI Games signs a lifetime deal for Lords of the Fallen’s sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lords of the Fallen initially sat at a ‘Mixed’ Steam user average review score for months on end,but it just recently rose to ‘Mostly Positive’earlier this month in June. The base game was plagued by several issues, but especially enemy ambushes, which were so bad and overwhelming thatCI Games changed the enemy densitythroughout the entire Soulslike game late last year.
Jun. 17, 2024
Making Studio Ghibli buildings in cozy builder Tiny Glade gives me purpose
Feature | It’s those little creative goals that keep me going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fellow creatives will understand that sometimes, when the all-consuming creative urge sets in and threatens your peace of mind, you just have to make Studio Ghibli buildings in a sandbox builder. Booting up your favourite freebuild game – be it The Sims, Minecraft, even Roblox if you’re still fresh out of the womb – can be a fantastic creative outlet.
Jun. 17, 2024
Nicolas Cage's new horror movie gets even more grim with a creepy viral website documenting his character's kills
Are you brave enough to visit TheBirthdayMurders.net? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicolas Cage’s new horror movieLonglegshas continued its creepy marketing campaign by launching a website that shares how the fictional serial killer slayed his victims – and how Oregon police wound up connecting each crime. TitledThe Birthday Murders, the platform has an introductory homepage, a contact email and address, and a section that lists each homicide in hair-raising, gory detail.
Jun. 17, 2024
Norman Reedus says the Daryl Dixon season 2 finale is the best hour in Walking Dead history
High praise indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all have afavorite episode of The Walking Dead, from the pulse-pounding pilot as Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln) finds his feet in a post-apocalyptic world, to the heart-wrenching deaths in ‘The Grove’. If you believe Norman Reedus, though, the second season of his Daryl Dixon spin-off – this time, given the subtitle ‘The Book of Carol’ – will end with a bang that ranks above anything else in The Walking Dead’s long, storied history.
Jun. 17, 2024
One of The Boys season 4’s most NSFW moments was an "authentic" reaction from one of its actors
The Veep takes a peep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys has its fair share of a-holes – but we didn’t expect the Prime Video series to make it literal. In the first batch ofThe Boys season 4episodes, VP-elect Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) parleys with Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) and concocts a plan to obtain the footage of her popping heads in an abandoned Blockbuster-esque video rental store.
Jun. 17, 2024
Original Blade star pokes fun at Marvel's reboot after it loses second director
Wesley Snipes? More like Wesley swipes… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blade star Wesley Snipes looks to have poked fun at Marvel’s struggles to reboot the 1998 action-horror movie, followingdirector Yann Demange’s recent exit. “Blade, lordylordylordy,” Snipes teased on Twitter, alongside the side eye emoji. “Folks still lookin for the secret sauce, ridin snowmobiles in traffic, kinda rough. Daywalkers make it look easy, don’t they?
Jun. 17, 2024
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman suit up in these exclusive new images from Deadpool & Wolverine
A new look at the madcap, MCU-invading mutant team-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s just over a month until the sole superhero movie of the summer lands in cinemas. InDeadpool & Wolverine, Ryan Reynolds’ merc with a mouth and Hugh Jackman’s laconic mutant are teaming up to save the universe – in more ways than one. Praise Marvel Jesus!
Jun. 17, 2024
Sony confirms a sequel to Tom Holland-led Uncharted movie is in the works
Holland will likely be back for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The action-adventure film, based on theNaughty Dogvideo game franchise of the same name, starred Holland as protagonist Nathan Drake who is recruited by Victor Sullivan (Mark Wahlberg) in a race against a corrupt billionaire (Antonio Banderas) and a mercenary leader (Tati Gabrielle) to locate the fabled Magellan treasure.
Jun. 17, 2024
Still Wakes the Deep review: "A moody, ambient piece of short-form horror fiction"
This is a great, if short, horror game with impeccable looks and fantastic atmosphere. It’s scary and full of character, but with a barely five-hour run time your enjoyment could depend on what you paid for it. Great body horror Strong atmosphere Looks good Very short Backstory doesn’t fully connect Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 17, 2024
The Boys creator shares season 4 episode 4 trailer, promises it features Homelander at his scariest yet
“Homecoming, but there ain’t any churros or Tom Holland” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Boys season 4 episode 4 has arrived – and creator Eric Kripke says we’re in for quite the ride. “Wait till you see the Antony Starr performance in this one,” Kripketweeted. “I’ve edited lots of Homelander film & this is among the very best & definitely one of the scariest.
Jun. 17, 2024
The Boys season 4 takes full advantage of Prime Video’s most overlooked feature, and the result is hilarious
This is one Prime Video feature you should be using When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know there is a way to make Prime Video’sThe Boys season 4even funnier? That seems impossible, but fans have worked out how to use one of Prime’s most overlooked features to access even more jokes: the X-Ray button. That’s right, that little toggle at the top left-hand side of the screen that usually tells you what actors are appearing on screen actually features a whole bunch of jokes and useful information for you to get more out of The Boys.
Jun. 17, 2024
The Boys season 4 theory suggests one of the new Supes did something you may have missed
Why does Sister Sage sleep with The Deep? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’s The Boys is back withseason 4hosting a new gaggle of Supes including Sister Sage aka AKA the smartest person in the world. But fans have noticed one very strange thing the new Supe does, and have a very interesting theory as to why she does this.
Jun. 17, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure – everything we know so far
The Life is Strange: Double Exposure release date is almost here, with early access set to begin on October 15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange Double Exposure release date If you get your Life is Strange: Double Exposure pre-order in, you’ll be able to jump into Max Caulfield’s new adventure two weeks early. If you go ahead and purchasethe Ultimate Edition ($80) of the gameon PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X, you’ll gain access to a Life is Strange: Double Exposure early access period which commences on October 15.
Jun. 17, 2024
The Sims competitor Life by You abruptly canceled, exec admits it's "a clear failure on Paradox’s part"
After 3 delays, Life by You is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life by You, a Sims-style life simulation, has been abruptly canceled by publisher Paradox after being delayed multiple times over. “Sadly, we’ve decided to cancel the release of our long-awaited life sim Life by You,” deputy CEO Mattias Lilja says in theannouncement. “This was an incredibly difficult call to make and is a clear failure on Paradox’s part to meet both our own and the community’s expectations.
Jun. 17, 2024
Titan's bizarre and hilarious High on Life comic previews its series finale with a set of wild new covers
High on Life #4 sounds like it’s taking a trip down memory lane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squanch Games' madcap shooterHigh on Lifehas spawned a very fun - and equally bizarre -spin-off comic from Titan, which launched its first issue last week. Now, thanks to the special future science known as “comics solicitations” we can bring you an exclusive sneak peak at thefinalissue of the four-issue series, which publishes in September this year.
Jun. 17, 2024
Todd Howard hopes for "annual" Starfield story expansions for "a very long time," with Bethesda now "planning for the one" after Shattered Space
The story will get even meteor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda isn’t even close to finishing its work onStarfieldit seems, with Todd Howard now confirming that the RPG may receive yearly story-related expansions following Shattered Space. Speaking in aninterviewwith content creator MrMattyPlays, Bethesda director and executive producer Todd Howard reveals the studio’s future plans for Starfield following the upcoming Shattered Space release.
Jun. 17, 2024
Todd Howard says Bethesda doesn't need to rush out a new RPG because of the Fallout TV show's success: "I don't think it's bad for people to miss things"
Games like The Elder Scrolls 6 will be ready when they’re ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda head Todd Howard says the studio doesn’t need to rush out another RPG off the back of Prime Video’s smash-hit success in the Fallout TV show. Howard recently spoke to MrMattyPlays in the interview below, and was asked about whether Bethesda feels any pressure to launch a new RPG in light of the Fallout TV show’s staggering success.
Jun. 17, 2024
Todd Howard says Starfield's Shattered Space DLC has been built "traditionally" and is most similar to Fallout 4's Far Harbor expansion
Bethesda has done “some things the way we would in previous games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfielddirector Todd Howard has been speaking a little bit more about what RPG fans can expect from the upcoming Shattered Space DLC, and it sounds promising for those who enjoyed Fallout 4’s Far Harbor expansion. Speaking in an interview with MrMattyPlays onYouTube(below), Howard confirms that “the bulk” of the Shattered Space expansion will take place within the new area created for the DLC.
Jun. 17, 2024
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 Wireless review: “exactly what it needs to be - a jack of all trades”
The latest iteration of the Turtle Beach Stealth 600 offers incredible value for money. While it can’t beat others in some specific areas, it owns a jack-of-all-trades design, feature set, and audio performance that makes it a must-see in the sub-$100 category. Comfortable ear cushions Excellent compatibility Battery life is well ahead of the competition Plenty of controls Well-rounded sound Little padding in headband Audio quality suffers at higher volumes
Jun. 17, 2024
When is Inside Out 2 coming to streaming? The Disney Plus date has now been revealed
Jump for Joy! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inside Out 2didn’t go straight to streaming, which is a good thing,given its historic opening at the box office. Still, Inside Out 2willcome toDisneyPlus at some point – and Disney has finally confirmed exactly when we can expect to see Joy and co. back on our small screens at home. The film sees a new emotion on the block: Anxiety, who’s here to wreak havoc in Riley’s head.
Jun. 17, 2024
The RodeCaster Duo is an almost perfect streaming mixer, and Rode is working on a fix for its biggest flaw
Opinion | If Rode can fix this small imperfection, the Rodecaster Duo will be unbeatable as a streaming mixer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mixing audio sources during a live stream can be a total headache. When lots of different PC applications are all running at once, all of them want to be your system’s central audio driver, and you need to adjust different levels for your personal mix and audience, it’s a lot.
Jun. 16, 2024
The indie devs behind this Animal Crossing-like are shocked they got to make a sequel after so many mistakes with Cozy Grove, but Camp Spirit aims to make good
Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit aims to learn from the mistakes of its predecessor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I played the demo for Cozy Grove: Camp Spirit duringSummer Game Fest, the devs told me how thrilled they were to get to make a sequel. After getting the original game into the hands of players, they said they quickly realized just how many balance issues there were, with inventory limits and overly pricey upgrades adding far too much friction to what was meant to be a chill Animal Crossing-like life sim.
Jun. 16, 2024
Defying Nintendo, just two players remain on the 3DS and Wii U's dead servers after the last Splatoon player's 68-day streak ends
So long, squid kids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Splatoon The First was supposed to have fizzled out when Nintendo shut down online servers for both the 3DS and Wii U over two months ago. Things didn’t shake out so simply, though, as onededicated playerdefied the Big N and managed to keep paintballing. Until now, that is. “My connection to Splatoon has been terminated,” the Splatoonertweeted.
Jun. 16, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard is "almost the total inverse" of Mass Effect's "big action, minor RPG" split, BioWare lead explains
Minor action, big RPG? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s big blowout at this year’sSummer Game Festsurprised me in that it looked like it was taking cues from its intergalactic sibling Mass Effect - see: ability wheels, three-man (three-qunari-dwarf-elf?) squads, andno open world- but Veilguard’s director says the game’s RPG progression is “almost the total inverse of that.
Jun. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 fans clear Dawntrail preview dungeon without any healers, leading the MMO's dedicated support mains to strike over "negligence towards the role"
Damage first, healing second When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s healer aficionados are sharing their disappointment with howDawntrail’s job changes are shaping up and the MMO’s general treatment of support jobs, going as far as to organize a role-related strike. As the long-awaited Dawntrail release nears closer each day, players are learning more about the 7.0 update and its coming changes thanks to the expansion’s recent media tour.
Jun. 16, 2024
I was one of the first to beat Black Myth: Wukong's notorious Wandering Wight boss, so it does my heart good to see more people also getting wrecked by him
How one boss in Black Myth: Wukong improved my already positive opinion of this action RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - August 20:This article first appeared in June after our early hands-on preview withBlack Myth: Wukong. With the game finally out and seeing record player counts, we wanted to re-share the story of how one of our authors became the first player atSummer Game Fest, according to a representative for developer Game Science, to beat the optional boss Wandering Wight by stubbornly wasting his limited preview time on one boss he was clearly under-leveled for.
Jun. 16, 2024
If that Fable 4 trailer is hinting what I think it is, I can't wait for the RPG's morality choices to have a greater impact than hair and eye color
Opinion | Nobody is all good or all bad, and Fable 4 has a chance to reflect that – or punish us for taking either route When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing the Fable games have always done well, it’s enkindle a sense of storybook wonder. In a tale of heroes and villains clashing in a magical kingdom, it makes sense that casting the good guys versus the bad guys might have been an essential part of that storytelling process – once upon a time, anyway.
Jun. 16, 2024
In a cruel switcheroo, Helldivers 2 sends players to "cleanse" bug babies right after we chose to save Super Earth children
The new Major Order is twisted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Congratulations, Helldivers. You decided to save the children instead of securing valuable armaments in the latest Major Order. The reward for such a selfless act? Nothing. Now go kill some bug babies, says High Command. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2gave players yet another choice: secure the Anti-Tank Mines Stratagem on one planet, or save stranded, hospitalized children on another.
Jun. 16, 2024
Make memeified versions of Hideo Kojima and Gabe Newell fight in this bonkers Steam Next Fest roguelike
Meme Mayhem is an auto-battling roguelike with some familiar faces When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I beatHideo Kojima. Not in a physical fight, because he’s probably across the other side of the globe right now and, if I did ever bump into him, my first instinct wouldn’t be to throw hands. And not in a metaphorical, “I overcame Death Stranding” kinda way.
Jun. 16, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong is easily among the best and best-looking action RPGs I've played in years, and after 2 hours hands-on I see why the devs don't call it a Soulslike
Hands-on preview | Black Myth: Wukong impresses with sharp combat and a wondrous world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science just calls this game an action RPG. It specifically doesn’t call it a Soulslike, and I kind of see what it means. This is a game where you fight plentiful bosses, dodge a lot while budgeting stamina, and rest at bonfire-esque checkpoints to refill your upgradeable healing flask.
Jun. 15, 2024
The Game Boy Color is once again my favorite handheld thanks to this gorgeous AMOLED touchscreen mod
Give your Game Boy Color an OLED kick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was originally skeptical when I first stumbled across this Game Boy Color AMOLED screen mod. Even some of thebest gaming handheldsaround aren’t armed with OLED visuals, not to mention you can grab a kitfor under $50 at Aliexpress. For context, that’s incredibly cheap compared to some LCD options I’ve come across for the Game Boy Advance, so I had to immediately order one and put my skepticism to rest.
Jun. 15, 2024
Despite Elden Ring's triumphs, director Hidetaka Miyazaki still hasn't made his "ideal fantasy RPG" - so how much better can FromSoftware games get?
Elden Ring is “not quite it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftware’s Hidetaka Miyazaki has said he still hasn’t created his “ideal fantasy RPG” - despite putting out groundbreaking future-classics over and over - which begs the question: how much better can these games get? Hidetaka Miyazaki is one of gaming’s most recognizable names for a reason. FromSoftware practically kickstarted an entire subgenre with Miyazaki in the director’s chair for Demon’s Souls, Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Sekiro, and most recently, the studio’s magnum opus,Elden Ring.
Jun. 15, 2024
Doctor Who episode 7 review: "Real potential here to make it an epic, Gatwa-worthy finale"
Structural wobbles aside, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday” balances two mysteries at once with a gripping first part that teases an epic end to Ncuti Gatwa’s first season. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Ahead ofDoctor Who’sgrand finale next week, “The Legend of Ruby Sunday” contends with not just one but two overarching season-long mysteries that may or may not be connected.
Jun. 15, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's "web-like" skill trees were "heavily influenced" by Final Fantasy 10 and 12's RPG progression
The Sphere Grid and License Board provided inspiration for BioWare’s next romp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis set to have sprawling skill trees for each class that take inspiration fromFinal Fantasy 10’s Sphere Grid and Final Fantasy 12’s License Board. In an interview withRPG Site, Dragon Age: The Veilguard director Corinne Busche explained that skill trees unlock a few missions into the game.
Jun. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 tweaked one of its most popular Stratagems because players weren't using it as Arrowhead intended
Democracy restored When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Arrowhead Game Studio recently deployed a mega-patch forHelldivers 2, bringing inover 100 changes, tweaks, and buffs to everything from weapons to the Galactic War Table. But one of the game’s most popular Stratagems was changed to better fit how players were using it, rather than how Arrowhead intended for it to be used.
Jun. 15, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure confirms that there is "no canon ending" to the first game, and that leaves me with more questions than answers
Preview | I didn’t know how much I wanted or needed a new Life is Strange game until it fell into my lap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was already excited for Life is Strange: Double Exposure, and then the extended reveal happened. It was surprising enough to see Max Caulfield make her return to the series in the announcement trailer shown at theXbox Games Showcase, now all grown up as an artist-in-residence at a prestigious university, but I found myself asking the most important question of all: which reality is she living in?
Jun. 15, 2024
One of Steam Next Fest's biggest survival games makes a compelling promise: "Imagine DayZ or Rust but you're a duck"
10 million ducks are hunted every single year… it’s time to change that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Imagine DayZ or Rust but you’re a duck,” is the irresistible premise behind one ofSteam Next Fest’s biggest survival games. Duckside is the survival sandbox that’s trying to teach ducks worldwide some self-defense. In the same way thatPalworlduses the ‘Pokemon-but-with-guns’ premise to its advantage, Duckside has all the scavenge-y-craft-o-survival bits you’d expect from the genre, but this time it’s the ducks that have guns.
Jun. 15, 2024
Shadowheart from Baldur's Gate 3 was originally "more sassy" and had to be "heavily dialed down" after one of the devs said "I really don't like" the character
Shadowheart was lot meaner at some point in Early Access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadowheart, the fan-favorite cleric fromBaldur’s Gate 3, was originally a much more sassy character before being “heavily dialed down” due to internal feedback. Shadowheart’s sassiness and hot temper are two of her most defining traits that make her one of the more popularBaldur’s Gate 3 romance options, but at some point in the game’s Early Access period, it sounds like she was downright mean.
Jun. 15, 2024
Building Relationships is "like A Short Hike but stupid" and it's the most wholesomely kinky dating sim I've ever played
I had to tell this game whether I’m a top or a bottom while the dev pretended not to watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I walked intoSummer Game FestPlay Days, I was not expecting my first appointment to involve a very strange game asking me whether I’m a top or a bottom. The developer sitting next to me was kind enough to pretend not to see while I answered, and while I’ll avoid oversharing here, the encounter did immediately endear me to the delightfully quirky and wholesomely kinky vibes of Building Relationships.
Jun. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 studio CEO says you’re not getting a story mode because “that’s like building an entirely new game”
“Sorry bro” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO ofHelldivers 2’s developer says we’re not getting a story mode to complement the online-only game because that would be “like building an entirely new game.” Over the past day, Shams Jorjani, who just relatively recently took over as the CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, responded to a query on Twitter.
Jun. 14, 2024
35 must-see Netflix original movies
The biggest streaming platform also has some of the best movies on streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the legend is told from Reed Hastings himself, a $40 late fee from Blockbuster for renting Apollo 13 compelled him to create the company Netflix. Today, Netflix is one of the biggest and most powerful film and TV streaming services in the world, with many of its own “Netflix Original” movies actually must-see movies.
Jun. 14, 2024
After making Stardew Valley on a "hand-me-down" Costco computer, Eric Barone says his one big splurge was an actually good PC
A wise choice considering “I spend most of my time on the computer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone developed the massively successful farming sim on a cheap prebuilt PC from Costco that was handed down to him by his father, but he later upgraded to a custom rig he built himself. Barone appeared on the latest episode of theMy Perfect Console podcastand was asked if he indulged in any “extravagances” in the wake of Stardew Valley’s runaway popularity.
Jun. 14, 2024
Arcane Season 2 isn't the end of Riot's animation push, and fans are already theorizing where in the League of Legends universe we're heading next
From “sun and moon canon lesbians” to fantasy war crimes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane, League of Legends' excellent anime spin-off, will end with Season 2 - but with news that Riot and animation studio Fortiche haven’t finished telling stories in its universe, fans are already theorizing where future series might be set. “Arcane is just the beginning of our larger storytelling journey and partnership with the wonderful animation studio that is Fortiche,” Arcane co-creator Christian Linke told fans.
Jun. 14, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows will reportedly launch from the Animus Hub, previously known as Assassin's Creed Infinity
A platform from which other Assassin’s Creed games will launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Infinity, the still mysterious connective tissue that’ll soon tie all Assassin’s Creed games together, has now been renamed to the Animus Hub. Looking to Call of Duty HQ might be a better comparison - a platform from which you can download and launch several games all falling under the CoD umbrella.
Jun. 14, 2024
Astro Bot was the most-wishlisted game from Summer Game Fest - beating Doom: The Dark Ages and Gears of War: E-Day
Over 43,000 wishlists were taken into account When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When acquiring the data, over 43,000 users' purchase intentions were taken into account. This factored in wishlist changes from May 30, the most recentPlayStation State of Play broadcast, all the way to June 12, which would be less than two days removed fromUbisoftForward, the final showcase of the springtime festival.
Jun. 14, 2024
Beyond the Spider-Verse composer provides update on sequel and reveals they are feeling the pressure concluding the trilogy: "You don't want to Godfather it"
Exclusive | Daniel Pemberton gives us the latest on the upcoming sequel and discusses the pressures around it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehit cinemas last year, fans have been eagerly awaiting upcoming sequelSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Whilst originally slated for March this year, the highly anticipated film wasindefinitely delayedamid theWGA writers’andSAG-AFTRA actors' strike.
Jun. 14, 2024
BioShock Infinite-esque steampunk RPG Clockwork Revolution's release window may have leaked early, possibly confirming a 2025 launch
That’s just a year away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eagle-eyed fans may have just spottedClockwork Revolution’s long-awaited release window - and if the proposed date is true, fans won’t have to wait too much longer. Fans have stumbled across voice actor Mike Bodie’s publicresume, which showcases some of his previous projects - and more significantly, his current ones.
Jun. 14, 2024
Cozy Caravan is Animal Crossing meets Cooking Mama with the sweetest character creation options
Indie Spotlight | Cook, farm, and run your own market stall in this indie game that’s rife with crossover charm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Any game that lets me play as a red panda wearing a little yellow dungaree dress immediately gets my attention. Cozy Caravan, though, had me intrigued from the minute I heard the title – it was only later that I realized its character selection and customization options included otters, axolotls, and raccoons alongside the inevitable red panda pick.
Jun. 14, 2024
Daredevil: Woman Without Fear sends Elektra down "a rabbit hole of conspiracy" as she takes on the new Punisher
Interview | Hallows' Eve writer Erica Schultz explains Elektra’s new mission in Daredevil: Woman Without Fear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former-assassinElektrais taking on the mantle of Daredevil once more in a new series written byHallows' Evewriter Erica Schultz and drawn by Michael Dowling. Spinning out of the events of Daredevil #11, the new Woman Without Fear limited series sees Matt Murdock and Elektra come under attack from some of the deadliest forces in the Marvel Universe - including Joe Garrison, the new Punisher!
Jun. 14, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of September 2024 comics and covers featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. September also marks Batman Day (this year falling on September 21) so look out for a raft of cool releases - the most exciting of which is surelyBatman: The Long Halloween - The Last Halloween. This new series by writer Jeff Loeb continues the saga that began with the all time classic The Long Halloween and pays tribute to the great artist Tim Sale -his art is featured on the main cover of each issue.
Jun. 14, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape debuts as 2024's best-rated game, beating Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and Balatro
Bungie closes a 10-year-saga in style When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being an expansion,Destiny 2: The Final Shapeis the year’s highest-rated release so far. Bungiedid the seemingly impossible and closed out the Light and Darkness Saga (which had been enduring for 10 years) with a bang in the game’s eighth expansion, the Final Shape. Guardians everywhere finally went head-to-head with the big baddie the Witness, but the bigger triumph came from how damn good the whole package is.
Jun. 14, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape review – "an incredibly well-executed expansion that nicely rounds off a decade-long journey"
With a confident and satisfying campaign, a fascinatingly well-designed destination, and several standout endgame pursuits, Destiny 2: The Final Shape is an excellent offering for veteran and returning players of the FPS. Even with some classic endgame grinding repetitiveness, it’s an incredibly well-executed expansion that nicely rounds off a decade-long journey, making it Destiny 2’s best. Arguably Destiny 2’s best expansion Satisfying story to close out the Light and Darkness Saga
Jun. 14, 2024
Diablo 4 tried to repackage Diablo 2's grind for the modern era, but series overseer Rod Fergusson says the "consumptive nature of a live service" made it unfeasible
Rod Fergusson explains players have changed in the two decades since When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’sfirst post-launch season was widely controversial for how it ground the game to a halt with, well, lots of excessive grind. Rod Fergusson, the general manager of all things Diablo, has now admitted the team might have gone too far when repackaging Diablo 2’s grind for the modern era.
Jun. 14, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Baldur's Gate 3-style romance has "limits," says series' former lead writer, but "if they unapologetically lean into it as BG3 did it should be fine"
You can romance all of Veilguard’s companions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis taking the Baldur’s Gate 3 approach to romanceable companions: you can fall in love with (smooch) them all, regardless of the player character’s gender. A former Dragon Age lead has now chimed in on the decision, explaining that while it’s “unsurprising,” romance arcs can fundamentally change characters.
Jun. 14, 2024
Elden Ring gets huge quality-of-life features patch right before Shadow of the Erdtree, including an inventory change I've wanted for years
There’s also a tweak to Summoning Pools When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The day before Shadow of the Erdtree launches next week,Elden Ringwill receive a new patch with some significant quality-of-life features, including an inventory change that denotes all new items. FromSoftwarejust announced that Elden Ring will get a new update next week on June 20, the day before Shadow of the Erdtree’s launch (don’t forget you need todefeat Mohg in Elden Ringif you’re planning on jumping in).
Jun. 14, 2024
$843 million lawsuit against Valve already has its own website: "The Steam Claim" accuses the biggest store in PC gaming of "overcharging" players
The lawsuit is said to represent 14 million UK gamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valveis being sued in the UK for a whopping £656 million ($843 million) in a compensation lawsuit alleging that millions of PC players could have been overcharged on Steam. Vicki Shotbolt, the children’s digital rights campaigner heading the case alongside law firm Milberg London,accusesValveof “rigging the market and taking advantage of UK gamers.
Jun. 14, 2024
Elden Ring's most annoying type of enemy is getting a new recruit in Shadow of the Erdtree, and I'm praying they're not as bad as the Warhawks
New bird alert When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s officially one week to go untilElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is here – an expansion whichpromises to deliver over 10 new bosses, giving Soulslike enjoyers everywhere even more ways to die repeatedly. Right now though, fans aren’t worried about those big new baddies, but rather some fresh, feathered field enemies.
Jun. 14, 2024
Evil Dead Rise director sets next horror movie project for 2026 release – and it's a team up with James Wan's Atomic Monster and Blumhouse
Jason Blum says Lee Cronin is working on “an intriguing, modern take on something quite ancient” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For now, that’s all we know about the project, though Cronin promises it to be “wickedly entertaining and terrifying”. He announced the news on social media on June 14, with a screenshot of the film’s screenplay with the title scribbled out.
Jun. 14, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P shoots down speculation he's remaking FF9 - and that he'd morph the turn-based JRPG into an action game, thank you very much
That’s enough of that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No, Naoki Yoshida and the Final Fantasy 14 gang aren’t working on the long-rumored Final Fantasy 9 remake, and even if he was, he wouldn’t change the turn-based battle system. The long-gestating rumors of an alleged Final Fantasy 9 remake have been doing the rounds once again over the past few days.
Jun. 14, 2024
First cryptic teaser for upcoming horror movie Smile 2 drops, making it an already interesting marketing campaign
Smile 2 has entered the horror movie campaign Hunger Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And so it begins. The upcoming horror movie Smile 2 has kicked off its marketing campaign in the most cryptic, yet ingenious, way - with a string of social media posts belonging to the film’s fictionalized popstar protagonist. A lyric video has surfaced, posted on Twitter byDiscussingFilm, said to be promoting a new song bySkye Riley, thought to be the popstar played by actor Naomi Scott, in which Smile 2 centers around.
Jun. 14, 2024
Former Mass Effect devs' new sci-fi RPG Exodus has planets that will actively try and kill you
Bleeding profusely through my nose? Lovely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the upcoming space-faring RPG from former Mass Effect developers, has planets that are prepared to kill you. Developer Archetype Entertainment just released ‘Exodus Prologue Chapter 5: Green Worlds,’ the latest in a series of introductory videos to the time-dilating RPG. The theme of this prologue video is to hammer home the fact that the new game features planets that are actively hostile towards humanity, and sadly for the player, very much prepared to kill you.
Jun. 14, 2024
Fortnite Failed to Download Supervised Settings error explained
This error message is preventing players from logging in to Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Failed to Download Supervised Settings error is currently stopping players from accessing the game, and seems to have followed on from several other recent connectivity issues that have also lead to the cancellation of at least one scheduled Ranked Cup. This isn’t one of theFortnite error codesthat we often encounter, but when it does appear it usually means thatFortnite is downdue to an issue with connecting to the servers.
Jun. 14, 2024
Fortnite Ride the Lightning: Where to find it
Ride the Lightning in Fortnite is a new traversal item inspired by Metallica, and these are the locations where you can get it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Ride the Lightning has joined the battle royale as part of the overall Metallica collaboration event, in the form of the iconic Explorer guitar regularly played by James Hetfield. Technically this is more of a traversal item than a traditionalnew Fortnite weapon, as triggering it will launch you into the air then propel you a reasonable distance – though when you crash back down to the island you’ll deal damage to the area around your landing site, so it can deliver an attack of sorts.
Jun. 14, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day is reportedly targeting a 2025 release, just in case next year wasn't already stacked with games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War: E-Day wasannounced during the recent Xbox Games Showcase, and is a prequel set 14 years before the events of the first Gears of War, starring younger versions of both Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago (yes, he’s really back). As the name suggests, the prequel is set during Emergence Day, but it’s not just for those titular 24 hours, asit takes place over “multiple days"in order to set things up and then be with the characters “every minute, through the days that play out of the city.
Jun. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev says there's still time to get the new Stratagem even after we chose to save the children, but GM Joel says we "never will"
Liberating both planets before the timer runs out will be a challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 players can give themselves a hearty pat on the back after choosing to save thousands of sick children instead of liberating the planet Marfark and getting a new Stratagem, but now there’s a seemingly insurmountable challenge to overcome. The latest Helldivers 2 major order presented freedom fighters a very difficult choice: Drop down into Vernen Wells to save the children trapped in Super Citizen Anne’s Hospital for Very Sick Children; a heroic task but one without any real reward beyond the ability to sleep at night; or liberate Marfark and get access to the new MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines Stratagem.
Jun. 14, 2024
Stephen King has broken his silence on Netflix’s new number one movie with an "amazing" ending
Stephen King stamps his mark of approval on Under Paris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He has spoken! Everyone’s favorite social media film critic Stephen King has shared his verdict on Netflix’s new French shark movie Under Paris, and it sounds like he approves. King, as he usually does, took toTwitterto share his opinion on the new fin-tastic horror flick.
Jun. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's buff-filled patch may have unintentionally upped the difficulty: "Wait a moment ... you're saying the game is more difficult now?"
One of the new Helldivers 2 changes doesn’t seem to be working as intended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2received ahuge new patch this weekwith over 100 tweaks to improve the game, including an alteration to the enemy spawn rate that was supposed to revert an unpopular change rolled out in April. Unfortunately, it seems it may not have worked as intended.
Jun. 14, 2024
Inside Out 2 post-credits scenes explained - does the Pixar sequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on Inside Out 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is there anInside Out 2post-credits scene? If you are asking this question you have come to the right place as we have all the information you need now that the highly anticipatedPixarsequel has finally hit the big screen. OtherPixarmovies have featured post-credits scene - who could forget the fun gag reels that played out during the credits of the likes ofToy Story2 andA Bug’s Life?
Jun. 14, 2024
League of Legends players protest $500 skin with a forced boycott, perma-banning Ahri to stop anyone using her new cosmetic
Signature Ahri hasn’t gone over well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. League of Legends players are making good on their attempt to forcibly boycott a $500 cosmetic by banning the champion it’s available for. Signature Ahri is a particularly fancy skin, designed to commemorate League of Legends' all-time esports great Faker. Trouble is, the fanciest version costs $500, and players aren’t happy about the potentially slippery slope that could set Riot sliding down.
Jun. 14, 2024
LFG! Deadpool & Wolverine is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a new look at the superhero sequel that’s about to change the MCU forever (according to Deadpool) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and they promise a must-see superhero team-up, asDeadpool and Wolverineunite under the banner of the MCU. Deadpool & Wolverine sees Ryan Reynolds' irreverent supe step into his destiny as the self-appointed ‘Marvel Jesus’, with a new variant of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine begrudgingly along for the ride.
Jun. 14, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds director wants to create the series' biggest ecosystem yet by pushing the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S "to the max"
“I want to use the specs of the hardware to the max in order to depict as convincing a living, breathing world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' director is keen to “use the specs of the hardware to the max” forCapcom’s new game. “To be honest, it was always clear in my mind that was the direction I wanted to take it,” the director told the outlet.
Jun. 14, 2024
MTG Modern Horizons 3 Commander decks ranked
Which of these four decks is number one? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While MTG Modern Horizons 3 is primarily designed to inject a powerful shake-up to the Modern format, that doesn’t exclude it from delivering four Commander decks that are designed specifically for EDH play. After all, these 100-card precons are pretty much a mainstay of any Magic: The Gathering set now and it turns out even Modern-focused releases aren’t an exception.
Jun. 14, 2024
Netflix's Ultraman: Rising director says not knowing everything about Ultraman is kind of the point: "There's a mystery to him that I love"
Director Shannon Tindle and co-director John Aoshima explain what makes Ultraman compelling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Netflix animated sci-fi movie Ultraman: Rising might at first seem somewhat imposing. Even a cursory look online will reveal that Ultraman as a franchise has been around for decades with a storied history in Japan. But while that’s all true, and there’s plenty more Ultraman where Rising came from, the folks that made Rising have a simple answer to whether you need to know about Ultraman to get what Rising’s doing: You don’t.
Jun. 14, 2024
New HeroQuest starter set is like Avalon Hill’s answer to Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion
Avalon Hill reveals a mountain of new releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As recently announced, Talisman is due to receive a more player-friendly refresh for its 5th Edition. Players will now have a greater level of agency and heightened ability to mold their journey in a way that suits how they want to play.For example, cross-board shortcuts like ferries and hidden caves can be used to speed your progress to securing Crown of Command.
Jun. 14, 2024
Nicolas Cage’s new apocalyptic horror movie often leaves viewers in the dark, but that’s actually a good thing
Big Screen Spotlight | Arcadian may not be as exciting as most post-apocalyptic horror movies, but it’s a welcomed change to the genre with a real look at a world without order When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who doesn’t love a good old post-apocalyptic horror movie? The subgenre has no shortage of riveting flicks, but they do tend to overexplain things, whether that’s going back to the day the aliens landed, or explaining the root of the viral breakout.
Jun. 14, 2024
Spider-Verse composer reveals his secret role helping bring fan-favorite Spider-Punk to the screen
Exclusive | Composer Daniel Pemberton reveals he helped record lines for the Across the Spider-Verse character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As soon as Hobie Brown, a.k.a. Spider-Punk, casually strutted onto the screen in last year’s sequelSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, he was an instant hit. That charming swagger, rebellious attitude, and ridiculously cool outfit all aided him in becoming a fan-favorite – Get Out starDaniel Kaluuya’sbrilliant performance as the punk rocker also helped.
Jun. 14, 2024
Spider-Verse composer says he's not sad that the trilogy is ending, but is up for returning for the spin-off TV shows
Exclusive | Daniel Pemberton reveals that he is ready to say goodbye to the Spider-Verse movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given how beloved the Spider-Verse movies are, most fans are likely not ready for the trilogy to come to an end with upcoming threequelSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse(which is currently in production but doesn’t have a release date after previously beingindefinitely delayed).
Jun. 14, 2024
Xbox's big multiplatform olive branch Sea of Thieves was last month's most-downloaded PS5 game
Xbox’s Minecraft topped the PS4 charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Xbox exclusive pirateventureSea of Thieveswas, funnily enough, last month’s most popular game on PS5 in both Europe and North America. Earlier this year,Microsoftannounced that its hefty lineup of first-party exclusives wouldstart to cross the console divideand release on PlayStation, which is now simultaneously the company’s rival and partner.
Jun. 14, 2024
Surprise! Doctor Who episode 7 finally reveals the show's Big Bad – and only one of your theories was right
The One Who Waits is waiting no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who told us way back inThe Devil’s Chordthat there’s always a twist at the end. In more than one sense, it was right. Susan Twist – the actress who plays the mysterious woman seen across time and space this season – features heavily in ‘The Legend of Ruby Sunday’.
Jun. 14, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner reveals how advice Dave Filoni gave her shaped the latest episode of her Star Wars show
Dave Filoni had some words of wisdom for The Acolyte When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest episode ofThe Acolyteintroduced some fascinating Star Wars witches – with no tie to theNightsisters of Dathomir. Warning, the following will containspoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! As it turns out,Ahsokacreator Dave Filoni – who is alsoLucasfilm’s chief creative executive officer – had some words of wisdom about the coven for Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland.
Jun. 14, 2024
The Boys creator talks a potential spin-off for season 4's best new character: "Who wouldn’t want to?"
Joe Kessler spin-off show? We’re here for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeffrey Dean Morgan made his series debut onThe Boys season 4– and creator Eric Kripke wouldn’t mind giving him his own spin-off show. “Hey, man, if Jeffrey wants to do it, and it works out, who wouldn’t want to [do a] Jeffrey Dean Boysspinoff?” Kripke toldDeadline.
Jun. 14, 2024
Tom Hardy really wants to be in the Netflix Peaky Blinders movie: "Alfie will definitely make an appearance"
Tom Hardy has made the case for appearing in the Peaky Blinders movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hardy really wants to be in the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie. The film will see Cillian Murphy return as his iconic character Tommy Shelby, and it will stream on Netflix. So far, though, plot details are under wraps. “100% Alfie will definitely make an appearance, but I don’t know when… and I don’t even know if he will, that was just me punting,” Hardy toldSky News.
Jun. 14, 2024
Unphased by promises of a new Stratagem, Helldivers 2 players are rallying to save the children in the current Major Order
Due to a sense of honor or the hopes of a secret reward? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Arrowhead Studio dangles a fresh new Stratagem above players' noses, theHelldivers 2community isn’t taking the bait and are instead rallying to save Super Earth’s children. The ongoingMajor Order gives divers yet another decision. Should we liberate Marfark in time, then we all get to enjoy the fresh MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines Stratagem.
Jun. 14, 2024
Elden Ring publisher tries to cram the RPG's entire story into a 4-minute catch-up video for Shadow of the Erdtree, actually does a pretty solid job
Although it doesn’t go very far into the complex lore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the launch of the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion,Elden Ring’s publisher,Bandai Namco, has posted a short video to give players a refresher on the events of the base game, and while it’s a solid recap of the Tarnished’s journey across the Lands Between, it might not be the official, in-depth lore explanation many of us probably wanted.
Jun. 13, 2024
"I know for a fact these guys want a Bloodborne PC port," Hidetaka Miyazaki says of FromSoftware staff, but "if I say I want one, I'll get in trouble"
The Bloodborne ball is in IP owner Sony’s court once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareboss Hidetaka Miyazaki says even members of the studio side with fans when it comes to wanting a PC port of PlayStation-locked epic Bloodborne. Speaking withPC Gamer, Miyazaki, seated alongside producer Yasuhiro Kitao and interpreter Bobby Simpson, commented (via said interpreter): “I know for a fact these guys want a Bloodborne PC port.
Jun. 13, 2024
13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K review: “I can’t see myself craving another CPU any time soon”
Powerhouse performance Similar specs to 14th-gen i9 Decent price Overkill for most gaming scenarios Forget about using a fan cooler Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. When it comes to CPUs, there’s a strong case to be made for chips like the 13th gen Intel Core i9-13900K being overkill for gaming.
Jun. 13, 2024
After 10 years making StarCraft, one Blizzard veteran is making a blisteringly fast RTS that's far more welcoming than the strategy giants
Summer Preview | This “paradigm-shifting” strategy game exists because after 10 years making StarCraft, its director knows how unfriendly Blizzard’s icon can be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With just a couple of minutes left on the clock, I put my plan into action. Having walked me through a couple of different strategies, Battle Aces game director David Kim has taken off the training wheels, letting me loose on the aggressive push-and-pull of his “paradigm-shifting” strategy game.
Jun. 13, 2024
After 20 years, why does Monster Hunter Wilds have Palicoes speak human languages? Because "there's so much going on" that a cat yelling at you is actually useful
Speak up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsis changing a series staple and having Palicoes speak in human dialect because “there’s so much going on.” “The storyline and also the environmental setting of the game this time are such that I just felt it was needed to give the player another support character in addition to the handler, who we’ve already shown, who’ll be able to verbalize feedback and hints to you in real-time,” Tokuda states.
Jun. 13, 2024
Yars Rising is equal parts Metroidvania and love letter to 51 years of Atari history, and a boss fight against a supervillain named Missile Commander sold me
Summer Preview | Yars Rising follows up to one of the weirdest Atari games ever made, but it plays like a perfect modern Metroidvania When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I understood exactly what Yars Rising was the instant I saw that the save points were authentic recreations of the sleek, yellow curves of the 1971 arcade game, Computer Space.
Jun. 13, 2024
An '80s cult horror classic is getting a remake from Robert Pattinson and the Smile director
It’s time to get possessed all over again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror is riding on the crest of a wave right now, but there’s always room to dip into the archives and remake a classic, right? Possession, the 1981 supernatural horror from director Andrzej Żuławski, is being remade by Smile director Parker Finn, with Robert Pattinson on producing duties.
Jun. 13, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows dev calls out Elon Musk for "feeding hatred" in response to criticism of Black samurai Yasuke
“I had a lot of three word replies that came to mind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An Assassin’s Creed lead has responded to criticism from Elon Musk over Assassin’s Creed Shadow’s inclusion of a Black samurai main protagonist. For some context, one of the playable protagonists inAssassin’s Creed Shadowsis a samurai named Yasuke who also happens to be a Black person.
Jun. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 made short kings wait to properly kiss their tall girlfriends, but Dragon Age: The Veilguard is making sure "animations fit any character build" from day 1
Justice prevails When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lovers of all fantasy races big and small rise up -BioWareconfirms that regardless of your Rook’s height, animations inDragon Age: The Veilguardshould flow seamlessly. As a character creation menu aficionado myself, one of The Veilguard’s features I’m looking forward to most is its Rook customization. From the tidbits of informationBioWarehas shared so far, it seems like the character creator will be absolutely massive - we’re talking The Sims 4 Create-A-Sim massive.
Jun. 13, 2024
BioWare lead shares secret Dragon Age: The Veilguard screenshot in "unapproved" move - "I hope marketing doesn't see this"
I won’t tell if you don’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday’s big gameplay reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguardhas left fans hungry for more, and oneBioWaredeveloper is happily sharing - with or without permission. It’s a great time to be alive right now for hardenedDragon Agestans, as the decade-long wait for a new fantasy RPG is finally coming to a close with The Veilguard’s release this fall.
Jun. 13, 2024
Coraline director set to make another film adaptation of a Neil Gaiman work described as "almost a sequel" to that cult classic
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is getting the stop-motion animation treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coraline director Henry Selick is looking to give Neil Gaiman’s novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane a stop-motion adaptation. “Instead of a child going to this other world with a monstrous mother, it’s a monstrous mother who comes into our world to wreak havoc on a kid’s life,” Selick toldVariety, describing the novel as an “almost sequel” to Coraline.
Jun. 13, 2024
Dark Matter stars Jimmi Simpson and Jennifer Connelly talk playing different versions of the same character in the new sci-fi drama
Exclusive: Jimmi Simpson and Jennifer Connelly talk playing different versions of Ryan and Daniela in Dark Matter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter stars Jennifer Connelly and Jimmi Simpson play different versions of their respective characters in the new Apple sci-fi thriller – and both had a blast doing it. Warning: Spoilers for Dark Matter episode 7 below!
Jun. 13, 2024
Dave Filoni is "very excited" about the opening scene of his Star Wars movie, but remains focused on Ahsoka season 2
Dave Filoni provides an exciting update on his Mando-verse Star Wars movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve heard precious little aboutDave Filoni’s upcoming Star Wars filmsince it was announced at Star Wars Celebration but, now, a new hope – asLucasfilm’s chief creative officer provides a quick update on his new feature. “Because I’ve been writing [Ahsoka season 2], things have clicked and I have a much better idea about where things are going to go,” Filoni said on theHappy Sad Confused podcast.
Jun. 13, 2024
Days before Shadow of the Erdtree, Elden Ring players are still finding new ways to die thanks to this brain-eating snail
Even Elden Ring’s weaker enemies are actually brutal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s just over a week to go now beforeElden Ring’s highly anticipated DLC expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is here, and many brave Tarnished have been diving back into the Lands Between to get themselves prepared for their next adventure. Doing so has brought with it surprising discoveries for some, including the fact that the weak Lesser Spirit-Caller Snail enemies are hiding a seriously deadly grab attack.
Jun. 13, 2024
Dedicated Pokemon player makes "the greatest advancement in shiny hunting history" by using a DDR mat to control two games at once
Hands-free shiny hunting is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon shiny hunting is serious business. Ever since Gold and Silver’s launch, trainers everywhere have been drawn into lengthy, grindy quests to encounter thousands upon thousands of Pokemon in desperate attempts to find ultra-rare, sparkly versions of their faves with alternate color palettes. It’s definitely an activity where those who get it,get it, and every single time a new Pokemon game is out, you can count on the community to discover every new shiny hunting method to boost their chances of encountering an illusive find.
Jun. 13, 2024
Diablo 4 gets a PTR server for Season 5, hot off Season 4's widely popular PTR that changed the RPG's loot system for the better
Blizzard finally commits to another PTR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has provided an update onDiablo 4Season 4’s mid-season patch, and has also outlined the upcoming Season 5 Public Test Realm. Over on the Blizzard forums, the Diablo 4 development team published a note saying that it wanted to “provide some clarity and updates” on aspects after theDiablo 4 DLC, Vessel of Hatred, announced its release date last week.
Jun. 13, 2024
Diablo boss and Gears veteran reckons now is the "perfect time" for Gears of War: E-Day because the team couldn't "do it justice" on Xbox 360
Rod Fergusson “didn’t feel like the technology could really render” the prequel’s large-scale destruction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gears of War team had to wait for technology to catch up to their destructive, large-scale ideas before depicting the “massive invasion” that plagues the upcoming prequelGears of War: E-Day, according to the series' former lead. Rod Fergusson, who led production on every single mainline Gears game before moving on to become the general manager of all things Diablo, has given his two cents on Gears of War: E-Day, the tenth game in the series and the first one without his participation.
Jun. 13, 2024
Do I need to watch Gen V before The Boys season 4? At this point, you probably should
Do you need to do a binge-watch before The Boys season 4? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys spin-off show Gen V takes place just after the events of the mainline series' third season, but do you need to watch it in order to understand season 4? Honestly, the answer just got a whole lot more complicated. But more on that in a second.
Jun. 13, 2024
Dragon Age co-creator David Gaider responds to The Veilguard getting Baldur's Gate 3 comparisons, says Larian's true impact on RPGs won't be felt for "a few more years"
The reason? Ballooning development cycles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Dragon Age lead has responded to fans wantingDragon Age: The Veilguardto have influences from Baldur’s Gate 3, explaining that it really isn’t that simple. Earlier today,former Dragon Age lead writer David Gaider spoke on the recent Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay reveal, saying that he was “eager to see where this goes.
Jun. 13, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero is delightfully unbalanced and "definitely not an esports game," so the devs had to find a unique approach to ranked online
You won’t be able to roll into ranked matches with a full team of overpowered characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero’s producer admits that there are “many questions about the balance” of Spike Chunsoft’s upcoming Budokai Tenkaichi revival when it comes to its online ranked mode, but the developers have utilized a unique system to try and make things as fair as possible.
Jun. 13, 2024
Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero's split-screen multiplayer is only playable on one map, devs confirm
The new Dragon Ball fighting game only lets you play couch co-op in the Hyperbolic Time Chamber map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, the weirdly named new fighting game fromBandai Namco, lets you play couch co-op with your friends on the same TV, but there’s a pretty huge catch - you can only do so on the Hyperbolic Time Chamber map.
Jun. 13, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's map leans heavier on Dark Souls DNA for "something that's not quite open field and not quite legacy dungeon"
FromSoftware wanted to “capture the sense of scale and granularity” as well as a “sense of variety” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is almost here, ahead of our journey into the Land of Shadow, game director andFromSoftwareboss Hidetaka Miyazaki has been speaking about the creation of the expansion’s map, and it sounds like it might feel pretty different to the vast open world of the Lands Between.
Jun. 13, 2024
Euphoria and Hunger Games star to lead Amazon's Blade Runner spin-off TV series alongside Michelle Yeoh
Hunter Schafer will star in Blade Runner 2099 with Michelle Yeoh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hunter Schafer is set to star oppositeMichelle Yeohin Amazon’s Blade Runner 2099. Ridley Scott will produce, with Silka Luisa (Shining Girls) serving as showrunner.Shogun director Jonathan van Tulleken will helm the first two episodes. The Blade Runner franchise began in 1982, with Scott’s adaptation of the sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Jun. 13, 2024
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond battle pass
The Viper Commandos Warbond for Helldivers 2 features unique weapons, armor sets, utilities, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond is here, and it’s the first reworked offering based on feedback from players. Arrowhead have said that going forward they will be focusing on quality over quantity, which means Warbonds will be launching less frequently and contain fewer items overall, but there will be a stronger thematic link between the items and they’ll be more impactful.
Jun. 13, 2024
First trailer for R-rated animated Watchmen movie teases danger on the horizon
A two-part Watchmen movie is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for DC’s two-part animated Watchmen movie has arrived. Watchmen, a limited comic book series created by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons, and colorist John Higgins, first hit shelves in 1986. The comic takes place in an alternate timeline where superheroes changed history i.
Jun. 13, 2024
Former Dragon Age lead says the gameplay teaser is a "better introduction" to the RPG than the divisive reveal trailer: "I'm just eager to see where this goes"
The king himself speaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingBioWare’s recent gameplay reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, developers and fans alike have been sharing their thoughts - including one of the RPG series' earliest creators himself. David Gaider, the narrative designer and writer behind the first threeDragon Agegames,saysthat he “finally got a chance to sit down and watch the gameplay reveal” for The Veilguard.
Jun. 13, 2024
From Marvel Rivals to Valve's worst-kept secret, the hero shooter revival is truly underway - but why?
Opinion | The hero shooter revival suggests we learned nothing from Overwatch 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember when Overwatch came out, and then the next few years saw a glut of hero shooters that followed in its wake? And then remember how almost all of those games died away without a trace? LawBreakers, Battleborn, Gigantic, The Amazing Eternals - remember those?
Jun. 13, 2024
Game of Thrones star's new series from Independence Day's Roland Emmerich is giving us big Gladiator vibes
Iwan Rheon, Tom Hughes, and Sir Anthony Hopkins star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back when that whole thing was going viral, were you one of those people that discovered your boyfriend was spending an alarming amount of time thinking about the Roman Empire? Well, good luck, because things are about to get so much worse for you…
Jun. 13, 2024
Greedfall 2: The Dying World feels like Assassin's Creed 3 meets a BioWare RPG and I'm already excited to see where it's going
Preview | From Gameboy tie-ins to Cthulhu, here’s the story behind Spiders' unlikely sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an era littered with impossibly shiny live service games, there’s something comforting about a little old- school jank. Enter: Greedfall 2. As I arrive in an old building in Western Paris, a barrage of rain pelting the cavernous fifth floor windows, I put on my headphones and find myself whisked away to the fantastical jungles of Teer Fradee.
Jun. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2's new patch goes weapons-free on buffing and nerfing Stratagems, plus improving the Galactic War table with new supply lines
It’s a big ol' update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The big newHelldivers 2patch is here, and it focuses on improving the Galactic War table, rebalancing weapons and Stratagems, and finally introduces invite-only lobbies for players, just in time for the launch of the latestHelldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbond. Chiefly,a lotof Stratagems have been tweaked in the new Helldivers 2 patch.
Jun. 13, 2024
Hold up, let them cook: one of our favorite Netflix anime shows Delicious in Dungeon is returning for a second season
Get your knives and forks at the ready, it’s feasting time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news anime fans, the highly popular Netflix animated series Delicious in Dungeon has been renewed for a second season. The news was announced by Delicious in Dungeon onTwittervia a picture of all of our favorite characters captioned: “DELICIOUS IN DUNGEON SEASON 2.
Jun. 13, 2024
House of the Dragon season 3 announced by HBO: "We could not be more thrilled to continue the story of House Targaryen"
The epic Westeros saga continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A third season of House of the Dragon has been confirmed by HBO, just days before we witness the next chapter in the saga of House Targaryen inHouse of the Dragon season 2. “George [RR Martin], Ryan [Condal], and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast, and crew, have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon,” head of HBO drama and films Francesca Orsi said in a statement.
Jun. 13, 2024
I played a giant ape and tore down a city in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero and I haven't had this much dumb fun in a fighting game since the 2000s
Summer Preview | Dragon Ball Z fans are about to get the ultimate action figure collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t become a Dragon Ball fan until I was an adult. That’s maybe an odd way to get into a franchise that speaks to the 11-year-old boy in us all, but it meant I never got into the Dragon Ball Z video games that I would have in the mid-2000s, and the legacy of the Budokai Tenkaichi series entirely passed me by.
Jun. 13, 2024
I recommend this budget controller over the official Xbox gamepad, and it’s back down to its lowest-ever price
GameSir strikes again with a brilliant controller and an approachable price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GameSir G7 SE is one of my favorite gamepads for Xbox and PC. To me, it’s the epitome of why GameSir is one of the best peripheral manufacturers out there. It’s a highly functional, very comfortable pro controller that’s built with anti-stick drift technology, all for a reasonable price.
Jun. 13, 2024
Inside Out 2 creators have plenty of leftover ideas for a sequel that "need to be seen at some point"
Exclusive: The sequel also reused ideas that didn’t make it into the original Inside Out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among the new emotions are Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment, and Envy, who join regulars Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust.Pixarfilms famously go through many revisions –Finding Nemo had a last-minute revision that transformed the story – en route to finalizing the narrative.
Jun. 13, 2024
Is this surprise A-list appearance in The Boys season 4 the show's best cameo yet?
Yep, that’s right, there’s yet another actor playing themselves in The Boys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a whole lot ofThe Boys season 4cameos in store for us by the looks of it, and I’m not just talking about some inevitable appearances from the Gen V crew. The new series also has some big-name actors popping up throughout, including a well-known comedy legend.
Jun. 13, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure "will respect both endings" of the first game as the devs seek to "honor the biggest and most impactful decision" you made
“There’s no canon ending in our book to the first game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange: Double Exposurewill let you continue main character Max’s story from either of the two possible endings in the first game. This comes from the throwback sequel’s newreveal livestream, in which game director Jonathan Stauder explained Double Exposure’s approach to storytelling in a sequel to a game with two dramatically different endings.
Jun. 13, 2024
Marvel's Blade movie hits yet another snag as it loses its second director
Top Boy’s Yann Demange has stepped away from the long-gestating project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reasons behind Demange’s exit remain unknown, butDeadlinereports that the decision was “amicable”. The publication also claims that Mahershala Ali, who has been attached to the film for the last five years, is still on board to play the titular bloodsucker-turned-vampire hunter.
Jun. 13, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds fans in shambles to learn the beloved 'baby Pukei-Pukei' they would "die for" is actually just a regular old bird: "My wife just said she is no longer interested"
It wasn’t meant to be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds fans are aghast to discover that what they thought to be a baby Pukei-Pukei inCapcom’s new game is actually just a bird. Last month, when Monster Hunter Wilds rolled out its huge new trailer, eagle-eyed fans spotted what they suspected might be a baby Pukei-Pukei. You can see the source of the rampant speculation just below, in a screenshot from the trailer that does admittedly make a pretty compelling case for the baby version of the storied Monster Hunter creature.
Jun. 13, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi show compared to X-Men and Misfits lands first full trailer
Fans are excited for Supacell, calling it a “British X-Men” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has had an incredible year for sci-fi shows from 3 Body Problem to Parasyte: The Grey. This June, the streamer is adding another one to the list with London-based superhero drama Supacell, which has just got its first adrenaline-pumping trailer. The trailer (which you can see below) opens up with protagonist Michael standing in front of a portal.
Jun. 13, 2024
Nicolas Cage’s upcoming horror movie debuts to perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics calling it "the scariest film of the decade"
“Oz Perkins' cinematic freak-fest was forged in Hell by Satan” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The critical acclaim and admiration for Nicolas Cage’s upcoming horror movie Longlegs continues as the flick lands a stellar Rotten Tomatoes score. That’s right, Longlegs has debuted to a perfect 100% score onRotten Tomatoes, proving theoverwhelmingly positive first reactionstrue. Although the movie has not yet been released to the public, it has had many private screenings, and those who have managed to catch it so far have been absolutely blown away by director Osgood Perkin’s unsettling creation.
Jun. 13, 2024
Plastic Man is dying in a "hard-boiled" new DC Black Label series inspired by David Cronenberg
Plastic Man No More! spells bad news for Eel O’Brian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDC Black Label serieswill take a “hard-boiled” approach to classic DC superhero Plastic Man. Plastic Man No More! is a four-issue series by the Eisner-nominated writerChristopher Cantwelland artist Alex Lins that looks at what might happen if Eel O’Brien’s powers started to unexpectedly fail.
Jun. 13, 2024
Roderick and the City of Morhil is a super-cute RPG-inspired fantasy adventure about a frog postman
The new limited series sounds like a ribbiting adventure (sorry) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest release fromComiXology Originalshas been a long time in the works. Created by writer/artist Eduardo Medeiros, Roderick and the City of Morhil is an RPG-inspired fantasy adventure series about a frog postman - a character that Medeiros says he first dreamed up several decades ago.
Jun. 13, 2024
Russell Crowe says he’s "slightly uncomfortable" with Gladiator 2 based on the details he’s heard
“I have no say in what gets done” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Russell Crowe has shared his thoughts on the upcoming Paul Mescal-led Gladiator 2, and he’s not super convinced. The star played Maximus in Ridley Scott’s 2000 epic, but his character was killed at the end of the movie by Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus. In the upcoming sequel, Mescal plays Commodus’ nephew, Lucius Verus.
Jun. 13, 2024
Season 2 of Apple TV Plus thriller with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score starts filming and lands new cast
Toby Jones and more are joining Idria Elba in Hijack season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming on Hijack season 2 has officially kicked off and to commemorate the cameras starting rolling, Apple TV Plus has announced three new cast members joining the Idris Elba-led thriller series. According toDeadline, Toby Jones (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Lisa Vicari (Dark), and Christiane Paul (FBI: International) will share the screen with theKnucklesstar in the next batch of episodes.
Jun. 13, 2024
Stalker 2 hands-on: I played Heart of Chornobyl, and it's finally becoming the immersive-FPS I always knew it could be
Preview | It’s remarkable how far this game has come in such a short time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The visual fidelity has been overhauled entirely; where the Zone last appeared somewhat flat and washed-out it’s now overwrought with dense detail, a violent sky illuminating deadly anomalies off in the distance of the open world. The artificial intelligence is sharper, enemies doggedly pursue me through thick foliage as they share their bullets between my position on an irradiated ridge and Blind Dogs stalking through tall grass.
Jun. 13, 2024
SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless review: “a lofty price for a niche market”
If you need its features and you’re happy to invest, the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless is a fantastic keyboard. Those extras don’t add enough to the core experience to make it worth stretching your budget, though. The Apex Pro TKL carries a lofty price tag and takes aim at a niche market with it - if you’re competitive and ready to learn how to make it tick, this is a worthwhile investment.
Jun. 13, 2024
Sun Haven is Stardew Valley's stunning magical twin sister, and the indie game just got its biggest update yet - adding a sand-sational underwater region, charming new bachelors to marry, and more
It’s o-fish-ally here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sun Haven offers an enchanting spin onStardew Valleyand the usual farming game formula, featuring all sorts of fantastical creatures and magic - and it just got a massive new update. As a cozy game stan myself, I’ve been waiting for Pixel Sprout Studios to release its exciting 1.4 update for Sun Haven before losing myself in the indie gem’s whimsical world.
Jun. 13, 2024
T'Challa is a blood-sucking vampire and that's only the start of his problems in Black Panther: Blood Hunt #2
He’s currently working both for and against Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Blood Hunt event is currently wreaking havoc across the whole of Earth-616 with the Darkforce Dimensioncorrupting heroesinto vampires. One of the most important to fall is T’Challa, the Black Panther himself, who was bitten by Blade - who has becomea major villain- when the Bloodcoven attacked the Avengers.
Jun. 13, 2024
Thank the Maker - Dragon Age: The Veilguard won't include pesky account linking or pricey microtransactions
Breathe a sigh of relief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis the RPG gift that just keeps on giving, asBioWarereveals that its upcoming title will offer a pure offline single-player experience - without account linking or microtransactions in the way. It’s official -Dragon Agefans don’t need to worry about surprise in-game fees or mandatory account linking while playing The Veilguard this fall.
Jun. 13, 2024
The Acolyte features a major dark side, Star Wars Easter egg that hints at Mae's story
The Acolyte episode 3 features a fascinating Easter egg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteepisode 3 includes a dark side, Star Wars Easter egg – and it might be linked to Mae. A warning that the following will containspoilers for The Acolyte episode 3, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! In the episode, an extended flashback reveals that Osha and Mae were raised by acoven of witches(but not theNightsisters of Dathomir).
Jun. 13, 2024
The Acolyte star reveals the new Star Wars witches are dark siders – adding to the show's Jedi mystery
That mysterious coven is on the dark side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteepisode 3 introduceda new coven of witchesto Star Wars – and, no, they’re not the same as theNightsisters of Dathomir. The episode also introduced a mystery surrounding the Jedi and what exactly happened on Brendok all those years ago. That mystery has just been deepened by a new post from the actor behind one of those witches.
Jun. 13, 2024
The Acolyte’s Sith Lord mystery goes on – and there are two new frontrunners according to some fans
Masters and mothers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte’s core mystery has rumbled on this week: just whoisthe Sith Lord hiding behind the mask? The flashbacks to Brendok in the third episode haven’t offered up any answers, but theyhavegiven Star Wars fans a pair of new frontrunners when it comes to the identity of the obscured figure.
Jun. 13, 2024
The Disco Elysium devs were cooking the "most hardcore Disco since Disco" before management laid most of them off: "Everyone was looking forward to its development"
“For a while it seemed like miracles were possible, and with them redemption” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New details are emerging of the slow and painful death of the follow-ups to RPG masterwork Disco Elysium, one of which we’re now learning would’ve been the “most hardcore Disco since Disco.” In a wide-ranging and often heartbreaking interview withPC Gamer, current and former employees of ZA/UM Studio described the creative vision and internally well-received demo for thenow-canceled standalone expansion to Disco Elysium codenamed X7, the executive decision-making that allegedly led to its demise, the layoffs that affected most of its development team, and the aftermath of all this.
Jun. 13, 2024
To prepare for Final Fantasy 14's first new saga in over 10 years with Dawntrail, Yoshi-P says you'll want to finish one of the MMO's best-ever raid series'
You’ll also need to remember the Convocation of the Fourteen, curiously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says that to prepare for Dawntrail, you should complete one specific Raid series and remember the names of 14 individuals. As the video below recalls, Yoshida recently spoke to media and influencers in preparation for Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion.
Jun. 13, 2024
Who is Kessler in The Boys season 4? Jeffrey Dean Morgan's mind-melting character, explained
He and Butcher go way back… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s character had been the subject of much speculation in the lead-up to the release ofThe Boys season 4. Thankfully, we didn’t have to wait too long for the answer, as the Prime Video series quickly revealed Morgan’s mystery role in the new season. He’s actually a familiar name to fans of the comics – even if heiswildly different to the iteration found in Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s works.
Jun. 13, 2024
Who is the new Black Noir in The Boys season 4? His return from the dead explained
Who is the man behind Noir’s mask? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4is currently rolling out weekly on Amazon Prime Video and so far, the show has offered up plenty of gags, gore, and biting social commentary. With Queen Maeve having hung up her metaphorical cape and Soldier Boy skipping town, the new chapter has seen a couple of new Supes join The Seven, too: Sister Sage and Firecracker.
Jun. 13, 2024
Who voices Ambrosius in The Boys season 4? The surprise big-name cameo, explained
The Boys season 4 premiere has a surprise aquatic cameo from a big-name actor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys has a long, storied history of surprise cameos and big names popping in for a brief appearance. This aquatic moment from the season four premiere tops the lot, though – and, yes, itisexactly who it sounds like.
Jun. 13, 2024
After unleashing 100 changes, Helldivers 2 boss says the team is still looking into more Stratagem improvements: "We are not done"
The eternal fight to balance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite having today deployedover 100 changes in Helldivers 2’s biggest ever patch, developer Arrowhead Studios is supposedly still looking into improving Stratagems. The big ol' patch included tons of changes, fixes, buffs, and more with invite-only lobbies and visible supply lines on the Galactic War table being the highlights.
Jun. 12, 2024
"Every single asset" in Lego Horizon Adventures can be built with real bricks in real life, all thanks to the help of a team of Master Builders
If you see it, you can build it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Lego Horizon Adventures, if you can see something, you can recreate it in real-life, because “every single asset” is made from real bricks. As the name suggests, Lego Horizon Adventures is a blocky retelling of the first game in Guerilla’s series. Minifigures replace mocap for characters like Aloy and Rost, and machines are made of plastic blocks rather than steel plates.
Jun. 12, 2024
"There'd be no sense in doing this if we were going to pull our punches": Hunter Gorinson reveals why Oni Press is reviving the most controversial comics imprint of all time
Interview | It’s alive! The president of Oni Press reveals why now was the right time to bring EC Comics back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But now, almost 70 years later, EC is back with a new home in the form ofOni Press. The first of a wave of new EC comics arrives in July this year and, as we discovered when we sat down to talk with Oni president Hunter Gorinson recently, this is just the beginning… Read on to find out more about the origins of this exciting relaunch, the upcoming Epitaphs from the Abyss and Cruel Universe anthologies, and just how “hardcore” the new EC will be.
Jun. 12, 2024
After a 15-year wait, a beloved Square Enix JRPG series finally gets another mainline entry in 2 months as Visions of Mana gets August release date
The new JRPG nails its original release window When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana’s release date has finally been revealed as August 29 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox systems. Square Enixunveils the release date for the highly anticipated next mainline entry in the Mana franchise in the trailer below. Visions of Mana launching on August 29 means there’s now just over two months to go until we can get our hands on one of the most anticipated action RPG releases of the year.
Jun. 12, 2024
After Xbox made several of its games multiplatform, PlayStation is putting its own IP on Nintendo for the first time in 26 years with Lego Horizon Adventures
The last time this happened was 1998’s Wipeout 64 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bucking a 26-year-old trend, PlayStation is releasing one of its own IP, Lego Horizon Adventures, on rival console Nintendo Switch. Xbox, of course, has been slowly but surely ramping up its efforts to make some of its biggest IP cross-platform, most notably withSea of Thieves' PS5debut in April.
Jun. 12, 2024
Arcadian review: "Nicolas Cage can't save this disappointing thriller"
The post-apocalyptic worldbuilding draws us in, but this creature feature squanders its early promise. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. We all know by now that a Nicolas Cage film has the capacity to be a rollercoaster of ups and downs. Benjamin Brewer’s Arcadian is no exception. It throws us into a world in a state of noisy upheaval, as Cage’s Paul scavenges what he can to survive and runs home to his infant sons.
Jun. 12, 2024
As Baldur's Gate 3 devs cook away on what's next, the RPG's publishing lead is "glad" Dragon Age: The Veilguard offers fans "new fantasy characters to look forward to"
The Veilguard hype is universal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Dragon Age stans aren’t the only ones looking forward toThe Veilguardthis fall -Baldur’s Gate 3developers are, too. Producing a game as good as Baldur’s Gate 3 can’t be easy, but developer Larian Studios is currently chipping away at another"two very ambitious RPGs"nonetheless, including its mysterious projectcodenamed Excalibur.
Jun. 12, 2024
As Helldivers 2 makes players choose between saving children and a new Stratagem, Arrowhead looks to give "alive and scheming" GM Joel an equally nefarious partner
Even more chaos ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D&D-style Game Master Joel is secretly the nefarious mastermind pulling the strings behindHelldivers 2’s ongoing galactic wars, from hisvarious switcharoostoforcing players into fighting Automatons, and it sounds like that chaos is about to double with the introduction of a second Game Master. Arrowhead Studios recently posted a job opening on its officialwebsitelooking for a Game Master to “handle the day-to-day running of the Galactic War in Helldivers 2.
Jun. 12, 2024
As Star Wars Outlaws draws a mixed response from early previews, its creative director promises the demo was "just a part" of the full open-world adventure
The demo is “a starter rather than the main course for the game,” Julian Gerighty says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' creative director has responded to some of the negative feedback shared about the open-world game after hands-on previews were posted online, reassuring fans that “just a part” of it was represented in the demo.
Jun. 12, 2024
Astro Bot's joyful experimentation turns it into PlayStation's answer to Super Mario Wonder
Summer Preview | A platformer that’s become my highlight of Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot is nothing short of a delight. Through an action-packed 45-minute session atSummer Game Fest, I was dazzled by such an array of color, light, and experimentation that a game I was initially lukewarm about has swiftly become my most anticipated game to come out of this summer’s show.
Jun. 12, 2024
Between GTA 6 and Xbox's impressive line-up, 2025 is going to be a huge year for games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo and PlayStation lining up Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Capcomalso delivered us two utterly gorgeousMonster Hunter Wildstrailers in the last few weeks, showcasing all kinds of new features, improved graphics, and even a new monster for its open-world title. It’s certainly been one of the standouts of the show for me, and not just because your Palico can apparently talk now.
Jun. 12, 2024
Capcom has seen you thirsting over Monster Hunter Wilds' Gemma, including fan art: "It's honestly gone beyond our expectations"
Ryozo Tsujimoto knows what you’ve been up to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' producer says down-bad fans' love for new Smithy Gemma has “gone beyond our expectations.” Late last month,Monster Hunter Wilds received a more story-focused trailer, teeing up the plot and characters ofCapcom’s new game. Among those newcomers was Gemma the Smithy, andMonster Hunter fans immediately fell head over heels in love with her, so much so that they brute-forced the ‘Dating Sim’ tag onto Wild on Steam for all to see.
Jun. 12, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2's upcoming patch will fix the city builder's 'high rent' issue by throwing out "the virtual landlord" and letting renters pay for a building's upkeep equally
The rent calculation is being changed, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Colossal Order’s city-building sim Cities: Skylines 2 is finally set to fix its ‘high rent’ issue in an upcoming patch, with the developers tackling it in the simplest way possible – by removing “the virtual landlord.” The cost calculation for rent has been altered, too. The’high rent' problemhas been plaguing city building enthusiasts since the Cities: Skylines 2’s launch last year, with pop-ups filling the screen to inform players that their citizens are struggling to pay for their homes.
Jun. 12, 2024
Citizen Sleeper 2 feels a little bit Farscape, a little bit Mass Effect, and like everything I could possibly want
Preview | Crew mechanics and new locations and modular stories, oh my When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector has captured me. In much the same way as its immediate predecessor Citizen Sleeper did, the tabletop-inspired cyberpunk sequel has been sitting at or near the top of my most-anticipated games ever since it was first announced.
Jun. 12, 2024
Diablo Immortal gave the Diablo 4 devs the confidence to build a new class that isn't "a classic archetype of the D&D world" with the Spiritborn
Diablo boss Rod Fergusson was happy to learn “people are open to new ideas” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it releases in October, theDiablo 4 DLC Vessel of Hatredwill introduce the new Spiritborn class that’snever been seen before in Diablo history, and it was Diablo Immortal that gave franchise boss Rod Fergusson the confidence to take this bold step.
Jun. 12, 2024
Doom: The Dark Ages' chainsaw-shield sounds like the most metal weapon since Gears of War's Lancer, and thankfully, it's equipped "at all times"
Shield in your left hand, skull-crushing guns in your right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Doom prequel was announced last week at theXbox Game Showcasewhere we gotblisteringly quick looksat Doom Guy’s updated arsenal, which includes the aptly named Skull Crusher (because it shoots crushed skull debris) and a rideable metal dragon. But nothing made me giddy with excitement like the Shield Saw - “a chainsaw and shield.
Jun. 12, 2024
Elden Ring boss Hidetaka Miyazaki respects players who use guides, but FromSoftware games are built for fans who go in blind: "We'd like to try to embrace those players more"
If you’re ready for Shadow of the Erdtree, Miyazaki and co “have faith” you should be fine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringdirector Hidetaka Miyazaki says he doesn’t want his games to be too hard to navigate without getting help. In an interview withPC Gamer, Miyazaki said thatFromSoftware"expect" that players will get outside help; “Of course players are going to consult guides, and there’s going to be a wealth of information on the web and in their communities where they have access to the secrets and the strategies.
Jun. 12, 2024
Dragon Age isn't following in Inquisition's footsteps as The Veilguard won't be open world after all - instead, the devs say the new RPG is "mission-based" to offer "the best narrative experience"
Some areas “have more exploration than others” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following yesterday’s monumental gameplay reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguard,BioWareis telling fans more about the series' fourth RPG and its bustling world - which willnotbe open. In an interview withIGN, director Corinne Busche explains how linear players can expect The Veilguard to be - is it like Dragon Age 2, or open world like Inquisition?
Jun. 12, 2024
Elden Ring veterans come together to help the many players who haven't beaten Mohg triumph so they can play the DLC in 9 days
No Tarnished left behind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t mean to alarm you, butElden Ring’s highly anticipated expansion,Shadow of the Erdtree, will be upon us next week, which means there’s less than a week to prepare for it. With some base game bosses mandatory to defeat before starting the DLC, many in the community are rallying together to help their fellow Tarnished out and get them over the line before that crucial release date.
Jun. 12, 2024
Epic Games Store database launches out of nowhere, immediately sparks hopes of a Final Fantasy 9 remake, Red Dead Redemption PC port, and so much more before going down
Epic has since revoked third-party tool access to “unpublished products” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Epic has claimed it has blocked third-party tools from accessing “unpublished product titles” from theEpic GamesStore itself. “We released an update so third-party tools can’t surface any new unpublished product titles from the Epic Games Store catalog,” Epic tells GamesRadar+ in a new statement.
Jun. 12, 2024
Exclusive: Upcoming Disney Lorcana and Disney Villainous crossover is pure gold
Both games finally cross over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seeing asDisneyLorcana and Disney Villainous celebrate the same beloved characters, it only makes sense we’d see a crossover eventually – and GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal a special Lorcana card that combines both. Players will find a special foil Disney Lorcana card in the next expansion set, Shimmering Skies, a new version of the Disney Villainous: Introduction to Evil game due out this August.
Jun. 12, 2024
Fallout 76 just got bigger to make way for an extra vault, 12 new quests, and more Vault-Tec scheming
Preview | With the new Skyline Valley update, the West Virginia map gets bigger. Could Washington DC be next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The opening of the vault door is the most iconic image in Fallout – a Biblical rolling back of the stone that signifies rebirth into the changed world outside. Typically, though, the door stays on its hinges.
Jun. 12, 2024
First Paddington 3 trailer teases a Sound of Music moment for Olivia Colman's singing nun
Get the marmalade sandwiches ready - the first look at Paddington in Peru is here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marmalade sandwiches and cups of tea at the ready, people - the first trailer for the highly anticipated sequelPaddington 3(officially titled Paddington in Peru) has landed. The two minute teaser kicks off with Paddington getting his passport photo done in a booth at Paddington station (of course), preparing for his adventure across the seas.
Jun. 12, 2024
Following historical error complaints, Assassin's Creed Shadows director promises the trailer's architectural inaccuracies will be ironed out for the RPG's launch
No more square-shaped mats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A historical inaccuracy in theAssassin’s Creed Shadowsreveal trailer won’t be in the final release, according to the game’s director. Regardless, after other such inaccuracies began to circulate on Japanese social media, game director Charles Benoit decided to clear the air. “As for the tatami, I think they are correct in the actual game,” Benoit said in an interview withGame Watch, translated byAutomaton.
Jun. 12, 2024
From horror gardening sims to RPG puzzlers, here's 15 Steam Next Fest demos you have to play this June
List | With a torrent of Steam Next Fest demos released this week, here’s a handy list of which ones you have to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s event gives us a week to play as many free demos as our sleep schedule allows. Next Fest starts on Monday, June 10th and will end on Monday, June 17th, so we need to be picky with which games we give our attention to.
Jun. 12, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day gets co-creator CliffyB's seal of approval as the prequel "gives the people what they want"
The nostalgic trailer gave Cliff Bleszinski “chills” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gear of War: E-Dayhas received a seal of approval from the series' original co-creator. Gears of War: E-Day is throwing it back to a time when the now familiar subterranean Locust army was nothing more than an unidentified scaly demon horde that had just popped out of the ground more than 14 years before the first game even started.
Jun. 12, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day takes place across "multiple days" in-game and and is about sticking with the characters through "every minute" of the Locust invasion
Gears of War: E-Day explores the setup and aftermath of the invasion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War: E-Daytakes place across more than just one day, confirms Gears creative director Matt Searcy. “It’s not a day, it’s multiple days,” Searcy said. “But it is about the event, like it’s about sticking with these characters from the moment, you know, setting up the moment it happens, and being with them every minute, through the days that play out of the city and really experiencing it through their eyes, both what’s happening to them, and also what’s happening to the city around them, the people around them, the other characters.
Jun. 12, 2024
Homelander and Butcher’s ultimate showdown will be key part of The Boys ending in season 5
“It has to” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys is officially ending with season 5, and it seems like for Butcher and Homelander, it has all been leading to this. Eric Kripke shared some insight into how important their final fight will be to this story before it was confirmed the next season will be the last.
Jun. 12, 2024
How to complete Enigma Protocol in Destiny 2
Mastering Enigma Protocol in Destiny 2 can be tough but can also get you lots of Season of Dawn weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the Destiny 2 Enigma Protocol activity, you’ll be battling the Vex and stealing their Golden Age data in the VexNet to get some sweet weapons. It’s a linear mission that tasks you with navigating the unusual VexNet architecture and completing various objectives to wreck the Vex’s schemes in.
Jun. 12, 2024
How to complete the Destiny 2 Encoded Log quest in the Well of Echoes
The clandestine Encoded Log quest in Destiny 2 unlocks the Enigma Protocol activity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The short Destiny 2 Encoded Log quest is very simple but only if you know where the Well of Echoes is on Nessus and how to get there, as the path isn’t clear on the map. Although, once you’ve made it there, you’ve just got to complete some simple objectives to unlock a secretDestiny 2area where you unlock the Enigma Protocol activity, taking you into the VexNet to disrupt their operations against the clock.
Jun. 12, 2024
How to smash Destiny 2 Planetary Assimilation Pistons with the Piston Hammer
Destiny 2 Assimilation Pistons are found in Breach Executable, but they’re not easy to spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smashing Destiny 2 Planetary Assimilation Pistons in Breach Executable and Battlegrounds is how you get vital Radiolite samples that get you all sorts of Echoes loot and more. However, you need to find the pistons first during the right activities, and you need a charged Piston Hammer.
Jun. 12, 2024
I never travel without my favorite gaming earbuds - and they’ve finally hit a record-low price at Amazon
I’ve been waiting for this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I first reviewed theRazerHammerhead HyperSpeed earbuds in March last year, and I’ve been watching for deals ever since. Sadly, I’ve not been met with success. Razer’s PlayStation-themed buds have been stuck at MSRP for months, only ever dipping to $137 once this year. That’s all changed today, though, with a brand new record-low price at Amazon.
Jun. 12, 2024
I played Monster Hunter World for 500 hours – now that I've seen Monster Hunter Wilds up close, here are the 13 changes I'm most excited about
Hands-off preview | Monster Hunter Wilds looks like World, but better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A 30-minute hands-off Monster Hunter Wilds demo atSummer Game Festshowed me exactly what I was hoping to see: Monster Hunter World used as a launchpad for something bigger, more seamless, and more imaginative. Rough edges like Iceborne’s cumbersome clutch claw – which some players grew to resent for how mandatory and limiting it could feel – have been cut, and in their place are features that I’ve wanted for years, and some that I never knew I wanted until now.
Jun. 12, 2024
Inside Out 2 review: "Pixar's sassy sequel will take you on a Joy ride"
Handsome, warm, and engaging, though less inventive than the original, this sassy sequel will take you on a Joy ride. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. First-time feature director Kelsey Mann sets off a fierce battle in 13-year-old Riley’s mind when the Puberty Alarm upends Joy (a bouncy Amy Poehler) and her regular cohorts’ best efforts.
Jun. 12, 2024
Kingpin has new powers that come with a big secret, flipping his dynamic with Daredevil on its head
They’re new abilities for the Marvel character, sure, but they come with a huge downside When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wilson Fisk has been back on the rise toreclaiming his position as the Marvel Universe’s Kingpin of crimein the pages of Daredevil, and now, in June 12’s Giant-Size Daredevil #1, readers get a look not just into Fisk’s mind and interior thoughts, but directly into his very soul.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Walking Dead star teases "high-octane, visually stunning" John Wick spin-off as he recalls shooting "painful" fight scenes
Norman Reedus was put through the wringer on the set of Ballerina, it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having been a part of the long-running zombie horror franchiseThe Walking Deadfor nearly 15 years, Norman Reedus is no stranger to an action sequence. But the fights on upcoming thriller Ballerina tested his limits. While promoting Jeff Nicholls' new dramaThe Bikeriders, starring Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, and Austin Butler, the actor recalled the John Wick spin-off’s “painful” reshoots, as he teased what to expect from the flick.
Jun. 12, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures is a very new look for Aloy, so here are 5 things we learned, from its Zero Dawn-shaped story to its surprising Lego inspiration
Summer Preview | We chat to Guerrilla’s narrative director James Windeler about this surprising crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures is a very different kind of project to what we’ve grown used to from Guerrilla over the past few years. FromHorizon Zero DawnandHorizon Forbidden West’s beautiful, open-world RPG gameplay, to Call of the Mountain’s VR climbing game, there’s at least a visual trend that this new game is happy to buck.
Jun. 12, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures isn't the crossover I ever expected, but it works incredibly well
Summer Preview | Lego Horizon Adventures is a fantastic surprise that channels The Lego Movie for its vibe and comedic timing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m hiding in the long grass, a deer-like Grazer machine in my sights and my bowstring taught. Aiming directly for my quarry’s weakpoint, I shoot - just as my Lego Horizon Adventures co-op partner flings an explosive barrel in the same direction.
Jun. 12, 2024
We asked the Monster Hunter Wilds leads about a hot fan theory the RPG is a Monster Hunter 4 throwback: "We've seen that you're speculating"
Capcom is fine to let us speculate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds' developer knows you’re speculating about whether it’s a direct follow-up to Monster Hunter 4, but rather than address the possibility, they’re happy to let you speculate. “I’ll leave the finer details of the character settings to players' imaginations for the time being,” Tsujimoto says when asked about fan speculation, while director Tokuda merely chuckled.
Jun. 12, 2024
Manor Lords creator wants to return to the "dev cave" to push the city builder forward and "finally add some new features"
The dev wants to do “some more fun experiments” with the Steam hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like the hit city builder Manor Lords could be getting some new features in the future, as its lead developer hopes to retreat into his “dev cave” to “push the game forward.” There’s no doubt that Manor Lords has been one of the greatest Early Access hits of the year, havingsold two million copiesas of last month.
Jun. 12, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake has a 'Legacy Style' control scheme and visual filter to "faithfully recreate the screen look" of the original 2004 stealth game
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater has a control system and visual filter to harken back to the originalKonamigame. In the Xbox Podcast episode below, Metal Gear Solid series producer Noriaki Okamura was asked how Konami went about “modernizing a classic.” Okamura says that “playability and controls are key to any action game,” and so the developer has devised a way to “rework the camera and the action to be comfortable by modern standards.
Jun. 12, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds interview: The future of the franchise, new tricks for all 14 weapons, and the "seamlessness" that really started with Monster Hunter World
Interview | The director and producer of Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds talk us through the new tricks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter is Big big now, so with Monster Hunter Wilds, the series finds itself in a curious position. As great as it was, Monster Hunter Rise was a very different game than World, adopting new mechanics and a more stylized look and feel familiar to older fans but possibly jarring to World newcomers.
Jun. 12, 2024
Netflix scraps another series as its Power Rangers show is canceled – but Hasbro hopes it can live again
Netflix’s Power Rangers series is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has scrapped its planned Power Rangers series – but there’s still hope it could survive elsewhere. According to Twitter userJinsakuu, and confirmed byTVLine, the live-action show won’t be going any further at Netflix, but Hasbro is said to be seeking a fresh creative direction and a new partner for the series.
Jun. 12, 2024
Netflix's new #1 show called one of the "best comic book adaptations" ever made as its final season debuts
Sweet Tooth season 3 is now streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third and final season of Sweet Tooth has hit Netflix, and is already sitting at the number-one spot on the streamer’s global charts. The family-friendly show, based on the comic book series of the same name by Jeff Lemire, is set in a dystopian universe where a virus known as The Sick has killed the majority of the human population and babies, known as ‘hybrids,’ are being born with animal characteristics.
Jun. 12, 2024
New teaser for upcoming horror movie Longlegs shows Nicolas Cage in his most terrifying role yet
Well, we’re not sleeping tonight, that’s for sure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like we’re having nightmares tonight as Neon has dropped yet another terrifying teaser for the upcoming horror movie Longlegs, which gives us a closer look at Nicolas Cage in what looks to be his scariest role yet. The 30-second-longLonglegs teaseropens with a new character played by Kiernan Shipka being questioned by Maika Monroe’s detective.
Jun. 12, 2024
Once Human is an open-world multiplayer survival game that sounds like a supernatural take on Rust - and after climbing up the wishlist charts it's taking Steam Next Fest by storm
The breakout hit of Steam Next Fest is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little over 24 hours in, the biggestSteam Next Festdemo so far is an open-world survival game that’s quietly turning into one of the most anticipated games on the platform as a whole. Once Human, which dropped a July 9 release date announcement duringSummer Game Fest, had already made something of a name for itself.
Jun. 12, 2024
Phantom Blade Zero's director says the fast-paced action RPG isn't "another Soulslike" because the developer isn't trying to ape FromSoftware games
It also doesn’t feature respawning enemies after checkpoints and deaths When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phantom Blade Zero’s director has pushed back against a “Soulslike” label, and has also revealed it isn’t a PS5 exclusive. The game director, who goes by the moniker ‘Soulframe,’ has said that by now, anyone who has played Phantom Blade Zero’s demo as part of SGF should know that it isn’t a Soulslike.
Jun. 12, 2024
Pixar boss Pete Docter acknowledges it's a "weird time" for studio but is still "super excited" about making original movies – including sequels
“How do we still bring original stuff and find new ideas and new voices?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pete Docter is the chief creative officer atPixarand he has also been the director of several of the animation studio’s most original (and best) films, and he serves as a producer on Inside Out 2 (having directed and co-written the film).
Jun. 12, 2024
Pixar boss says live-action remakes "sort of bother" him, as he vows the studio won't ever re-do their animations
Pete Docter has got candid on live-action remakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixarboss Pete Docter has shared his opinion on live-action remakes of classic animated movies, as he explained why the studio has no intention to ever do the same with Toy Story, Monsters Inc, and more. In a new interview withTIME, Docter didn’t throw any punches when asked about an online fan campaign that’s urging Pixar to castChallengers' Josh O’Connor in a live-action version of Ratatouille, and whether it could ever become a reality.
Jun. 12, 2024
Presumed Innocent's Jake Gyllenhaal explains how the show stands out from other legal dramas: "There's a sort of masterclass of structure that I think is unlike any other"
Exclusive: Jake Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard talk what makes Presumed Innocent different from other modern-day legal dramas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Presumed Innocent star Jake Gyllenhaal says the new legal drama, while based on an older story, is different than other modern-day courtroom thrillers. “What’s interesting is the family dynamic versus what is happening in the court of public opinion.
Jun. 12, 2024
Scooby-Doo is headed to Japan in a new anime-inspired spin-off series
Go-Go Mysterious Machine is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scooby-Doo and Shaggy are headed to Japan in an all-new spin-off series set to air on Cartoon Network. The premise reminds us a bit of the 1985 spin-off series The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo. The official teaser image for the series, which can be viewed above, sees Shaggy and Scooby being chased by monsters (though not all of them seem unfriendly) while seated in the back of a reimagined pick-up truck version of the classic Mystery Machine.
Jun. 12, 2024
Star Wars theory suggests The Acolyte episode 3 hasn't revealed the full story
Star Wars fans are very suspicious of the Jedi after The Acolyte episode 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteepisode 3 has everyone suspicious of the Jedi on Brendok. So far in the show, we’ve discovered that Osha lost her entire family in a fire started by her twin sister Mae, and Osha joined the Jedi Order shortly afterwards.
Jun. 12, 2024
Star Wars’ mysterious new witches in The Acolyte have a link to Darth Maul
But they’re not Nightsisters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3. The Acolyte episode 3 answers some big questions about the mystery so far as we head back to Brendok to find out what happened to Osha and Mae all those years ago. Here, we meet their mother, Mother Aniseya, as well as learning a bit about what led to the terrible fire – and just how the Jedi were involved.
Jun. 12, 2024
Terraria's creator is "pleased to announce" a brand-new refund policy - beat him in PvP solo and you'll get your money back "for any reason, no questions asked"
But what if you lose? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to the mastermindTerrariacreator himself, you can snag a refund for no reason at all - as long as you can take him on in PvP without any help, that is. Andrew “Redigit” Spinks, the legendary developer behind indie sandbox gem Terraria, says that he’s more than willing to refund players the game’s $10 price right now.
Jun. 12, 2024
The 33 greatest TV shows that ran for only one season
These overlooked gems won’t take you too long to binge over a weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we think of iconic TV shows, we might think of long-lasting sagas that unravel over many seasons. But some of the best TV shows of all time only managed to eke out just one season at all, if that. So, what might be some of the greatest one-season TV shows ever made?
Jun. 12, 2024
The Acolyte actor behind some of the best Star Wars memes is all in on the Yord Horde
All aboard the Yord Horde When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you’ve probably heard of the Yord Horde, the incredibly popular fanbase rooting for The Acolyte’s Jedi Knight Yord, played by Charlie Barnett. As it turns out, the actor himself has heard all about your memes and posts. For the terminally online among us: this is for you.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Acolyte has a writer that had never seen Star Wars – here’s how they made the show even better in episode 3
The Acolyte showrunner reveals one key note she got from the non-Star Wars fan on her writing staff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytecreator Leslye Headlandhasn’t been shyabout wanting a writers’ room thatdoesn’tjust include those who were massive Star Wars fans. In fact, one of theDisneyPlus show’s writers had never seen a Star Wars movie prior to getting the job.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Acolyte just introduced a power linked to a major Star Wars Sith Lord
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Acolyte episode 3. The latest episode of The Acolyte gives us some much-needed contextabout Mae and Osha’s past on Brendok, as we find out how the fire began. However, some Star Wars fans have noticed something else intriguing about their history, and it could have some major Sith implications.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Asus ROG Ally just dropped to a new record low, and I’d pick it up over most handhelds
An extra $50 off our favorite Windows handheld PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m already a big fan of theAsusROG Ally, but an additional $50 off its already discounted price means I’d pick it over most other handhelds. While there are plenty of Windows-based alternatives out there that will provide a punchy portable PC experience, this latest discount honestly makes me question why I’d fork out for aLenovoLegion Go or MSI Claw.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Barash Vow: Explaining the Star Wars comics term referenced on The Acolyte
Here’s why Jedi Master Torbin was meditating for more than a decade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Star Wars TV show, The Acolyte, is now streaming onDisneyPlus, with its third episode hitting the streamer today. Asnoted by the official Star Wars Twitter account, however, the second episode of the show, ‘Revenge/Justice,’ contained an intriguing link back to Marvel’s Star Wars comics.
Jun. 12, 2024
The LG OLED C4 just dropped to a record low, and it makes it hard to recommend any other gaming TV
New 48-inch OLED TV with a delicious discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I honestly didn’t expect to see anyLGOLED C4 deals until later this year, yet here I am looking at an exceptional offer on the 48-inch model. It still costs a pretty penny even with a discount, but if you’re hellbent on kitting your living room out with a high-spec screen this summer, this is the gaming TV I’d personally buy.
Jun. 12, 2024
The Lord of the Rings anime called "stellar" and "absolutely stunning" as first look hits the internet
“Reservations about the animation. Hot for the story” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warner Bros. has unveiled the first look at The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim, a new anime movie set in J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth – and it’s safe to say, it looks pretty awesome. The film recently screened 20 minutes of footage at Annecy International Animation Film Festival, too, and those in attendance appear to have been big fans of what they saw…
Jun. 12, 2024
The most beautiful game at SGF is a graceful platformer made even better by your Last Guardian-style companion
Preview | Neva looks stunning from its very first moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neva opens to tragedy, protagonist Alba’s massive canine companion brought low by forces of decay that leave her caring for a wolf cub. Alba and the cub, Neva, journey together through a world being gradually ravaged, despite her best attempts to undo the damage wrought upon her environment.
Jun. 12, 2024
The new DC Universe has a start date: Creature Commandos launches in December
The animated series kicks off James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first DCU show is coming sooner than we think – and we’re so ready. The seven-episode animated series, based on the characters created by J. M. DeMatteis and Pat Broderick, sees Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) create a black ops team of monstrous prisoners.
Jun. 12, 2024
Lego Fortnite Cosy and Expert Modes: How do they work?
Cosy and Expert Modes in Lego Fortnite provide new ways to play if you want to take it easy or face a tougher challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite Cosy and Expert Modes provide two new ways to approach the sandbox and adventure experience, so whether you want to just focus on farming or engage in an all-out battle for survival, there will be an option to suit you.
Jun. 12, 2024
Madden 25 preorders are now live - here’s where to buy 2024’s installment (with discounts)
Christian McCaffrey headlines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madden 25 preorders are appearing in the wild, with a physical Standard edition priced at $69.99 / £69.99 and a digital Deluxe edition coming in at $99.99 / £99.99. There are plenty of preorder bonuses to take advantage of here, so if you’re after that sweet XP boost it’s time to get your name on the list.
Jun. 11, 2024
How to get all Destiny 2 Prismatic Fragments
There are 15 Prismatic Fragments to find and unlock in Destiny 2 across the Pale Heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlock all the Destiny 2 Prismatic Fragments and you’ll have lots of build options to come up with some powerful Prismatic builds. The starting selection of Fragments is quite small, so you’ve got to plunder the Pale Heart for the rest of them, which will involve completing puzzles, gathering specific items, or looking off the beaten path inDestiny 2missions.
Jun. 11, 2024
Absolute Power: Ground Zero kicks off DC's summer event with three new stories - and the return of a long-dead character
Interview | Batman’s writer Chip Zdarsky reveals all about his chapter of the Absolute Power: Ground Zero one-shot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s big summer eventAbsolute Powerunites three villains - Amanda Waller,Failsafe, and Braniac - as they forge an unholy alliance that will have far-reaching consequences for all the DC superheroes. The event kicks off with Absolute Power: Ground Zero - a new one-shot that hits comic shops on June 25.
Jun. 11, 2024
An hour of Dragon Age: The Veilguard left me with more questions than answers, but I'm starting to believe I can love a BioWare RPG again
Preview | The Veilguard shows promise that BioWare can still build an incredible RPG for new and old fans alike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been ten years since the launch of Dragon Age: Inquisition – and ten years since I’ve played it. Despite playing the entire trilogy to completion and quite enjoying myself along the way, I’ve forgotten more than I ever knew about the series, and it feels likeBioWareis catering to people just like me withDragon Age: The Veilguard.
Jun. 11, 2024
Apple couldn't have picked a worse time to bring the Vision Pro to European markets
Choosing a VR headset this summer will feel a bit like choosing a starter Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Then we have Apple Vision Pro, which will launch in the UK on July 12, as well as in Germany, France, Australia, and Canada. It’ll launch in China, Japan, and Singapore even earlier, on June 28th. In an attempt to reignite the passions of international customers, Apple is updating its ski goggles with VisionOS2.
Jun. 11, 2024
Aquaman star and Creed 2 director teaming up for Netflix's TV adaptation of Denzel Washington's most underrated movie
Man on Fire is getting the small screen treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toDeadline, the Netflix drama was written by Fear Street’s Kyle Killen and will consist of eight episodes, with Caple Jr helming the first two. Both Abdul-Mateen II, whose previous credits includeCandyman, Black Mirror, and DC’s two Aquaman movies, and Caple will executive produce, alongside Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, and Killen, who is also on board as showrunner.
Jun. 11, 2024
Arcane to end with upcoming season 2, as Netflix unveils official teaser and new images
The hunt for Jinx is on in the show’s first trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane fans, do you want the good news or the bad news first? Don’t mind? Okay, well, as season 2 fast approaches, Netflix has unveiled its official teaser trailer and a bunch of new images to amp up our excitement levels. The downside, though, is that the gift also came with a bit of a blow: the news that the animated series' next chapter will be its last.
Jun. 11, 2024
As Elden Ring DLC nears, publisher reminds fans you can't access Shadow of the Erdtree without beating 2 specific bosses as at least 77% on Xbox haven't done so yet
Bandai Namco has given a “friendly PSA” that we have “less than two weeks to prepare” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden RingpublisherBandai Namcohas given Tarnished warriors everywhere a “friendly PSA” after it was highlighted that, as it stands, the majority of players won’t actually be able to access the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC due to them not beating two mandatory bosses.
Jun. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows has a formidable warrior in Yasuke, but I'm obsessed with how Naoe's stealthy gameplay proves her the ultimate shinobi fantasy
Opinion | Sorry, Yasuke, but if I wanted to whack people with a big stick, I’d play Dead Island 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I am going to loveAssassin’s Creed Shadows. My fate was sealed the moment I saw Naoe sling her grappling hook over a tree branch, spin around in mid-air, and land nimbly as a sleek black panther to deliver death from above unto an unsuspecting enemy.
Jun. 11, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows will let you play most of the RPG as one protagonist, as Ubisoft says "we're not really strong-arming anyone to switch back"
You can switch between Naoe and Yasuke as often or as little as you like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowswon’t “strong-arm” you into switching back and forth between protagonists Naoe and Yasuke - you can play most of the RPG as whoever you want. “If you want to be only one character, you can for most of the game,” Lemay-Comtois tells GamesRadar+.
Jun. 11, 2024
Beyond its A-list roster, Marvel Rivals' attempt to steal Overwatch's crown falls dramatically short
Preview | This isn’t much of a rivalry just yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I picked Peni Parker for my first game of Marvel Rivals, partly as an homage to her appearance in Into the Spider-Verse, and partly because I assumed she’d be recognisable. A teenage girl in a futuristic mech seems appropriately familiar for the MCU’s answer to Overwatch, and I had at least a passing idea of how D.
Jun. 11, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's install size can be 300GB, but Treyarch says this "isn't representative of a typical player install experience"
That’s with Modern Warfare 2 and 3, plus Warzone installed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s file size won’t be 300GB after all, so your hard drives are saved. Earlier this week, the Xbox Store putCall of Duty: Black Ops 6’s file size at 300GB, which rightly sent fans fearing for their storage spaces and how much space they’d inevitably have to free up.
Jun. 11, 2024
Deadpool 3's strangest cameo rumor has been shut down after months of speculation
Taylor Swift won’t be appearing in Deadpool & Wolverine, according to a new report When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you believe the whispers, everyone fromCharles XaviertoJuggernautwill be appearing inDeadpool & Wolverine. One person who seemingly won’t be making a cameo in the threequel, though, is Taylor Swift –despite months of increasingly bizarre speculation. The never-ending idea that Swift would be playing X-Men member Dazzler (or even Lady Deadpool) has been swirling around for a while now.
Jun. 11, 2024
Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game review - "An ambitious undertaking to say the least"
This sprawling RPG adventure is ambitious, even by today’s big-box standards where games come with mountains of models, components, and scenarios. Thanks to a novel combat system and an impressively replayable story with multiple branches, Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game certainly earns its keep. However, it doesn’t always live up to the competition. Poor component choices, combat that can drag, and punishing difficulty you can’t always prepare for when exploring keep it from reaching that peak.
Jun. 11, 2024
Dragon Age devs confirm that your choices in Inquisition may influence the beginning of The Veilguard as it pulls your protagonist in from the 10-year-old RPG
Time to replay Inquisition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingBioWare’s exciting reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguard, the legendary developer is gearing up to show the RPG in action - and is answering some burning questions regarding character creation until then. It’s official - your character from Dragon Age: Inquisition will (sort of) carry over into The Veilguard. While BioWare’s biggameplay revealhasn’t yet dropped, the developer has been using the live chat onYouTubeto answer some of fans' most pressing questions about the upcoming RPG.
Jun. 11, 2024
Dragon Age fans rejoice – The Veilguard will "absolutely" let you smooch your faves, and "each character's romance flavor is going to be different"
“Romance is a Dragon Age thing,” says creative director John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardhas finally been officially revealed, and while there’s still a lot we don’t know about it, one thing is clear – fans aredesperateto romance the cast of characters. Thankfully, though, in true Dragon Age style, romance is “absolutely” something thatBioWareis including in the highly anticipated RPG.
Jun. 11, 2024
Dragon Age stans are unapologetically "thirsty" for the RPG's companions, and The Veilguard's devs know it: "We should have just given them Tinder profiles"
It’s Baldur’s Gate 3 all over again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recent reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguardprovided a glimpse at the RPG’s quirky cast of companions, sparking all sorts of fan reactions - including an unquenchable thirst that even the developers are apparently aware of. Let’s face it - we’ve all been there, whether with Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 (couldn’t be me) or G’raha Tia in Final Fantasy 14.
Jun. 11, 2024
Everyone wanted this popular tactical RPG to have a dating system, but its developer sadly admits that “my team members have no experience with it, even in real life”
Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children is a great XCOM imitator anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Troubleshooter: Abandoned Children is slowly becomingone of Steam’s favoritetactical turn-based role-playing games. “Dating system…it’s a feature that a lot of people wanted,“Dandylion saidto a Steam reviewer moaning that their “only complaint is no waifu dating system.” “My team members… have no experience with it, even in real life….
Jun. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says Dawntrail will finally return "more individuality" to the MMO's jobs, admitting "we're not in a good situation for that" after years of over-simplification
He promises jobs won’t become “more simple” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Final Fantasy 14 community expresses concern about the oversimplification of jobs, director Yoshi-P reveals that he’s aware - and that yes,Dawntrail’s future updates will remedy this. While attending the recentFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail previewevent, GamesRadar+ spoke to director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida regarding controversial job changes like the removal of Kaiten from Samurai’s rotation in 6.
Jun. 11, 2024
First reactions to new Pixar movie Inside Out 2 call the emotional sequel a return to form for the studio
The first reactions are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixar’s long-awaited sequel Inside Out 2 is coming to theaters very soon, and the first reactions have been largely positive. The new movie from the beloved animation studio is directed by Kelsey Mann and picks up with Riley as a teenager. To help her deal with puberty, headquarters undergoes a sudden demolition to make space for new emotions, including Anxiety, Embarrassment, Ennui, and Envy.
Jun. 11, 2024
For $200, you too can trap Naked Snake in a terrarium with the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake collector's edition
Free him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Konamihas unveiled Deluxe and Collector’s editions of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, and they include some really neat bonuses even if they’re pretty pricey, with the best of all being a terrarium featuring Snake retrieving his backpack from a tree. The two special editions were first shown off during the second part of the Metal Gear Solid Legacy Series onYouTube, but can now be viewed on theKonami website, too.
Jun. 11, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day director says the new shooter will "absolutely be doing more" linear levels instead of Gear 5's open-ended maps
It sounds like E-Day will be a denser experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War: E-Day is ditching Gears 5’s open-world levels for a more linear experience. “We’ve worked on Gears now in our studio for like, 10 years. We’ve got a really good handle on things that work really well in gears, as well as like things you want to keep pushing and trying.
Jun. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner breaks down the complicated relationship between Daemon and Rhaenyra: "Conflict is the order of the day"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal talks the complex bond between Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Realm’s Delight and the Rogue Prince have come a long way. Rhaenyra and Daemon Targaryen’s relationship has been extremely complicated since their first scene together – and things are only set to get more complex inHouse of the Dragon season 2.
Jun. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner doesn't feel the pressure of following the controversial Game of Thrones season 8: "Our challenge comes from within"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal talks House of the Dragon expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has garneredimpressive reviewsahead of its release, cementing Westeros' comeback story after the controversialGame of Thrones season 8finale. When we sat down with showrunner Ryan Condal to discuss the upcoming new season of House of the Dragon, we asked whether the conversation surrounding the prequel series as a redemption for the original show and its much-discussed finale is ever something that’s on his mind.
Jun. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner on why Blood and Cheese is nothing like Game of Thrones' Red Wedding
Exclusive: Ryan Condal says nothing can top the Red Wedding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood and Cheeseis coming.House of the Dragon season 2is swiftly approaching, and it’s bringing with it one ofGame of Thrones' most brutal moments – though, showrunner Ryan Condal doesn’t think it’s comparable to the most heartbreaking moment the series has ever seen. Now, if you don’t know what Blood and Cheese actually is, we won’t spoil it here.
Jun. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 showrunner says Rhaenyra and Alicent's bond is still the heart of the show: "We understand that these two women are connected"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal says Alicent and Rhaenyra’s bond is still there in season 2, despite everything When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before they were mortal enemies on opposite sides of theDance of the Dragons, Rhaenyra Targaryen and Alicent Hightower were best friends. It might seem a lifetime ago, but the duo were once each other’s closest confidants. ByHouse of the Dragon season 2, though, there’s a whole lot of fire and blood separating them.
Jun. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner teases season 3: "You don't want to end up in that place where you're doing the same thing again and again"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal teases how House of the Dragon season 2 might set up season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 3 hasn’t been given the official greenlight from HBO just yet, but it is being written. Now, considering theHouse of the Dragon season 1 finalecame to a shocking, Westeros-shaking conclusion whenAemond Targaryen accidentally murdered his nephew Lucerys Velaryon, escalating the brewing conflict to a dramatic degree, we were curious ifHouse of the Dragon season 2would involve a similarly gasp-worthy conclusion to set up the third installment.
Jun. 11, 2024
How many episodes are in House of the Dragon season 2 on HBO, Max, and Sky?
War beckons in House of the Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has come to a fiery end, but it’s not too late to catch up on the latest installment of the Game of Thrones prequel. There’s been no shortage of big shocks in the latest batch of episodes, with some key characters biting the dust in grisly ways (thanks,Blood and CheeseandRook’s Rest) and some pretty epic dragon battles taking the skies of Westeros by storm.
Jun. 11, 2024
How one of the most prolific board game designers made it: "The idea of mass market 'being simple' is bullshit"
“Games can be so much more. They can be bigger than the box – they’re a lifestyle” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eric M. Lang has basically seen it all when it comes to board game design. With literal decades of experience and countless projects under his belt, the Canadian defines ‘prolific.’ In fact, he’s created so many different systems that it can be hard to keep track of what he’s worked on.
Jun. 11, 2024
15 years on, beloved cult classic with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is getting a remastered re-release
Coraline is returning to cinemas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coraline is coming back to UK cinemas in honor of its 15th anniversary. To celebrate the milestone, the family-friendly fantasy horror, Trafalgar Releasing and LAIKA Entertainment are rolling out a remastered 3D version of the film, as well as a 2D format, on August 15. Animated by LAIKA, the studio behindParaNormanand Kubo and the Two Strings, it follows a curious young girl who, one day, stumbles across an alternate, idealized version of her distant, overworked family.
Jun. 11, 2024
How to get Destiny 2 Memory Vestiges of Light and Darkness
Memory Vestiges are found in the Pale Heart in Destiny 2 and are used to unlock more Prismatic Fragments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gathering Destiny 2 Memory Vestiges is one of the ways you can get more Prismatic Fragments, but you need to find multiple to combine them into a useful Memory. The Light and Darkness types are obtained differently, but if you’re after an easy way of getting both, the Alone in the Dark quest is easily you’re best option since it gets you to complete the necessary activities in the Pale Heart as you playDestiny 2 The Final Shape.
Jun. 11, 2024
How to unlock the Destiny 2 Facet of Justice Fragment
The Facet of Justice Fragment causes enemies killed by your Transcendent abilities to explode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlocking the Destiny 2 Facet of Justice Fragment requires you to solve a puzzle in the Refraction involving Solar crystals and Hive symbols. It’s one of the more complicatedDestiny 2 Prismatic Fragmentsto get, especially since the Hive symbols only appear when you’re standing in a certain area and they face the wrong way.
Jun. 11, 2024
I saw Dragon Age: The Veilguard up close and spoke to BioWare: Here are the 5 coolest details, including the best character creator the studio's ever put in an RPG
Interview | Diving into Dragon Age: The Veilguard gameplay with creative director John Epler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguardis about to bring us back to Thedas this Fall, and we’ve at long last gotten to see some gameplay in action. As protagonist Rook, we’re about to set out with a group of companions to take on the infamous Dreadwolf, Solas.
Jun. 11, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake's release date didn't leak after all - it was just a GameStop error
It would’ve been on a Sunday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:In a new tweet, retailer GameStop has clarified that it didn’t leak the Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater release date after all. Today, GameStop put out the tweet below, writing that a previous post “had an incorrect release date” for Metal Gear Solid 3’s forthcoming remake. This puts theKonamiremake back into the murky waters of release date speculation, with no release window on the cards at the time of writing.
Jun. 11, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Major Order gives players another shot at securing Anti-Tank Mines, but only if they pick the Stratagem over saving thousands of Super Earth children
Won’t somebody please think of the children? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Major Order is upon us inHelldivers 2, giving patriotic players everywhere another big choice that’ll lead us to either unlock a new Stratagem or simply feel content that we did the right thing. You might remember that back in April, loyal Helldivers were given the choice of liberating Choohe or Penta toreceive either the MD-17 Anti-Tank Mines or the RL-77 Airburst Rocket Launcher.
Jun. 11, 2024
New Netflix anime movie debuts to 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
Ultraman: Rising hits Netflix on June 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix and anime go hand-in-hand at the moment. Case in point: Ultraman: Rising, the latest in a long line of excitingnew anime movies and showsthis year, has debuted to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score just days before release. As of writing, Ultraman: Rising is sitting pretty on a100% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Jun. 11, 2024
One of Bruce Wayne's greatest foes is back from the dead and ready for a rematch in Batman and Robin #10
It’s a jam-packed issue with far-reaching consequences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This week’s Batman and Robin #10, published today, sees Bruce and Damian Wayne finally put the boot into Man-Bat’s cult and defeat the villain’s latest evil scheme. What should be a moment of triumph for the dynamic duo, however, is rather undercut by the surprise return of a long-defeated enemy later in the issue.
Jun. 11, 2024
Original GoldenEye and Perfect Dark composer “would’ve loved” to work on the reboot, but the studio “chose someone else”
The Initiative and Crystal Dynamics are revisiting Perfect Dark after nearly 20 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Perfect Dark’s original composer, Grant Kirkhope, writes onTwitterthat he “would’ve loved to have scored the new Perfect Dark,” but “alas, it wasn’t to be.” The former Rare composer previously worked on the British developer’s 1997 FPS GoldenEye 007, one of the world’s first-party games.
Jun. 11, 2024
Paul Mescal is bloody and ready for battle in behind-the-scenes look at Gladiator 2
Hold the line! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A behind-the-scenes look at Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 has been released – and it looks like a bloody good time. The newly released set photos, one of which can be seen below, show a bloodied and battered Paul Mescal, who plays Lucius, the nephew of Commodus (played by Joaquin Phoenix in the 2000 film) in the upcoming pic.
Jun. 11, 2024
Phantom Blade Zero is not a Soulslike - it's an irresponsibly fast action RPG that's somehow become one of my Summer Game Fest favorites
Preview | A few boss fights in Phantom Blade Zero was all the convincing I needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zero downtime My response to this game’s reveal trailer was, judging from the topYouTubecomments on that video, shared by a lot of people: okay, that looks cool, but does it feel that cool to play? Yeah, as it turns out, it does.
Jun. 11, 2024
Presumed Innocent star Jake Gyllenhaal talks taking over for "incomparable" Harrison Ford: "We’re talking about legends"
Exclusive: Jake Gyllenhaal says there’s no comparison between him and Harrison Ford’s performances in Apple TV Plus’s Presumed Innocent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Presumed Innocent star Jake Gyllenhaal says there’s no comparison when it comes to his and Harrison Ford’s portrayals of prosecutor Rusty Sabich. “I come from a theater where actors play other actors' roles or vice versa.
Jun. 11, 2024
RTX 5090 specs leak out alongside other Nvidia Blackwell GPU configurations
Faster memory is on the menu. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More RTX 5090 leaks just spilled out onto the scene, and this time we’ve got specs for each model in the Blackwell line-up. All SKUs are seemingly set to rock faster GDDR7 VBRAM bar one, with the frontrunner potentially boasting a 512-bit memory bus and 192 Stream Multiprocessors (SMs for short).
Jun. 11, 2024
Splinter Cell fans are in mourning after yesterday's no-show at Ubisoft Forward: "This game is not real"
We last saw Splinter Cell remake concept art nearly two years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoft’s Splinter Cell remake was once again absent at another Forward presentation, and fans can’t take it anymore. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more “It seems we’ve missed the mark”: As their Steam review score drops to 14%, Dauntless devs wade into feedback after a disastrous update that gutted progress
Jun. 11, 2024
Suicide Squad anime gets release date – and it’s sooner than expected
Suicide Squad Isekai hits our screens later in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Suicide Squad Isekai anime finally has a western release date – and two surprise streaming homes. The series, developed by Attack on Titan studio WIT, will launch on June 27 on Max and Hulu. Yes, that now means certainDisneyPlus and Hulu subscribers will be able to watch DC properties alongside its Marvel content.
Jun. 11, 2024
The 7 biggest trends from Summer Game Fest 2024
List | The highlights of SGF say a lot about video games trends for the next 12 months (and counting) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frankly, I don’t know how many trailers I saw over the frenziedSummer Game Festweekend. However, considering I watched every single event, and that each one contained anything between 30 and 80 trailers, I’m thinking there were at least 250 in total – and now they’re all coagulating into one mega-game in my head.
Jun. 11, 2024
The Autumn Kingdom combines folk horror with sword and sorcery fantasy for a story that's half Spirited Away, half The Green Knight
Writer Cullen Bunn and artist Christopher Mittens are teaming up for a new horror/fantasy title from Oni Press called The Autumn Kingdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Cullen Bunn is back at Oni Press with another spooky horror tale, this time teaming up with artist Christopher Mitten for a story that follows two young girls as they fight to rescue their parents from a mysterious force in the woods near their vacation cabin.
Jun. 11, 2024
The Boys season 4 review: "Wildly entertaining but the cracks are starting to show"
Although the cracks are really starting to emerge, The Boys head back into town with somewhat of a bang effectively delivering the show’s trademark mix of wicked humor and fascinating complex characters. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. After five years of wild herogasms, love sausages, eating live octopuses (RIP to a real one Timothy), and more torn-off limbs than you can shake a super-powered fist at, hit Amazon Prime Video seriesThe Boysstill maintains its power to shock.
Jun. 11, 2024
The Boys season 5 will be its final season as creator admits that was "always my plan"
The Boys is ending after season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: The Boys is coming to an end after its fifth season. Just days before the premiere ofThe Boys season 4on Prime Video, creator Eric Kripke took to Twitter to announce plans for the show’s endgame. In recent weeks, Kripke has been non-committal over putting a season count on The Boys – despite previously outlining plans for five seasons of the Amazon series.
Jun. 11, 2024
The last Splatoon player has somehow made it to two months on the shooter’s dead servers, even as Nintendo starts removing features from the sequel
They’re not going anywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Splatoon was supposed to die quickly; it should have fizzled out after Nintendo shut down 3DS and Wii U serverson April 8. Butone brave playerhas managed to keep Splatoon-ing two months post-mortem while Nintendo starts removing features from the sequel. In addition, players will no longer be able to post directly to Twitter or Facebook from Splatoon 3.
Jun. 11, 2024
The new Path of Exile 2 class is the Witch, and Diablo 4 Necromancer mains will want to pay attention
Game director Jonathan Rogers talks the powerful new spellcaster joining the Path of Exile 2 roster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest Path of Exile 2 class is the Witch, and the incoming magic wielder has undergone some critical changes from their turn in the original game. Where the Witch was once best unknown as a master or elemental and dark arts, the spellcaster has now been positioned as “the class that’s going to have the most options for summoning minions,” says game director Jonathan Rogers.
Jun. 11, 2024
The weapons in Doom: The Dark Ages are big, bold, and bear exceptionally silly names: "It's called the Skull Crusher because it crushes skulls"
id Software couldn’t be more on the nose if it tried When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer id Softwarerevealed Doom: The Dark Ages at the Xbox Games Showcasewith a sizzling debut trailer, and a couple of the new weapons have left something of a lasting impression. Speaking atSummer Game Fest, studio creative director Hugo Martin says the studio set out to “make the weapons feel like the most powerful you’ve ever held in a Doom game, like that Skull Crusher you saw in the teaser.
Jun. 11, 2024
These new Herman Miller gaming chairs deserve a fashion show catwalk to roll down
The best gaming chair for ergonomics just got new colorways, and you need to see them. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you shop around for a luxury gaming chair with great ergonomics, it won’t be long before you discover Herman Miller. The brand is best known for its Embody chair, but its newer Vantum model is arguably on par with it, providing a slightly more affordable seat with added perks.
Jun. 11, 2024
Tiny Glade, the biggest game ahead of Steam Next Fest, now has a Manor Lords-style exploration mode
The castle creator has a free demo out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tiny Glade is a snuggly building game currently tearing upSteam Next Fest, the online store’s free demo palooza. The game is, as of writing, beating out big shooters and online multiplayers as the second most wishlisted upcoming game in the fest. To celebrate, its developer Pounce Light has added an exploratory first-person camera.
Jun. 11, 2024
Zack Snyder reveals release dates and first look at his Rebel Moon director's cut
The new versions of Justice League director’s sci-fi epic will land on Netflix in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas officially confirmed the titles for both chapters of Rebel Moon – The Director’s Cut. And as if that wasn’t enough, he’s revealed their release dates and some first look images, too. On Twitter, the filmmaker, who co-wrote the sci-fi flicks with Kurt Johnstad and Shay Hatten, shared three shots from the extended versions – called Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness, respectively.
Jun. 10, 2024
Avowed's director says they "don't believe in living in fear" after Microsoft closed Dishonored and Hi-Fi Rush studios earlier this year
The director also feels a “strong sense of security in being part of Obsidian” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed’s director has commented on Xbox’s recent studio closures, saying they “don’t believe in living in fear.” Speaking toEurogamer, Avowed game director Carrie Patel responds to a question over whether aMicrosoftfirst-party studio can still feel safe to experiment given the recent closures.
Jun. 10, 2024
26 years later, a '90s cult classic starring Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock is getting a sequel
Practical Magic 2 is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 26 years after the film’s release, Practical Magic is getting a sequel. The film starred Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman as Sally and Gillian Owens, two witches who come from a long line of magic practitioners and were taught to use practical magic. After accidentally killing Gillian’s abusive boyfriend, the two use a forbidden spell to bring him back – and things don’t exactly go as planned.
Jun. 10, 2024
6 years later, Bethesda plays down Fallout 76 mod support despite Todd Howard saying "it's coming"
Well, that aged poorly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that official mod support is no longer underway forFallout 76as Bethesda confirms that it “won’t happen” at any point. “We are definitely still working on mod support,” project lead Jeff Gardinerexplained. “It’s coming.” The developer described how the studio “had to put a lot of resources” into mod support, and they were definitely “working on it” so players should “stay tuned.
Jun. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2's long-awaited patch that contains 100 changes drops in just 4 days
Get ready for invite-only lobbies, visible supply lines, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead has officially confirmed that this Thursday is going to be a great day for democracy, with the release of its next big patch forHelldivers 2coming on the same day as the third-person shooter’s next Warbond. It’s been a while since our last major Helldivers 2 patch, but last week, community manager Thomas ‘Twinbeard’ Petersson teased that the next one would bring with itover 100 changes and fixes, including the addition of visible supply lines, invite-only lobbies, and the ability to find and collect Super Samples at the sixth difficulty level, rather than just the seventh and beyond.
Jun. 10, 2024
As Dragon Age: The Veilguard's bold new tone gets bashed by fans, the RPG's original co-creator explains trailers are always mismatched, "so that doesn't mean much"
Veilguard is seemingly ditching the bloodier, dark fantasy stylings of Origins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard(previously known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf or Dragon Age 4) has reared its head with a new trailer after years in the murky shadows of game development, showing off a much brighter, bolder, divisive take on the beloved dark fantasy world.
Jun. 10, 2024
20 years later, an obscure Doctor was just made canon in Doctor Who
Richard E. Grant’s Shalka Doctor is now canon in Doctor Who When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No, you’re not seeing things. Doctor Who just pulled one of its most unlikely Time Lords into canon for the first time during its latest episode. The Bridgerton-style ‘Rogue’ saw Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor collide with Jonathan Groff’s mysterious bounty hunter. After a mix-up that almost saw the Doctor mistaken for the villainous Chuldur, Fifteen reveals his long, storied history – as a stream of floating Doctor heads revolves around him.
Jun. 10, 2024
Batman: The Last Halloween will feature previously unseen covers by the late Tim Sale
Check out Sale’s covers for the first six issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asrevealed at the end of May, a new sequel to the all time classic Batman tale The Long Halloween is on the way from DC in September titled The Last Halloween. Now, following a panel at the Fan Expo Dallas on June 9, the publisher has revealed a slate of new covers from the project, including several previously unseen pieces of Tim Sale art.
Jun. 10, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's "texture streaming" requires "a continuous internet connection," even in the campaign
Activision says the 300GB install would be even bigger without the always-online requirement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will require a constant internet connection, even when playing on your lonesome in the single-player campaign. AnActivisionblogdedicated to the game’s different editions reveals that the always-online requirement comes from “texture streaming” technology that’s used throughout every game mode, including the campaign.
Jun. 10, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's fancy new omnimovement is also coming to Warzone, bringing enhanced movement to the battle royale
Omnimovement isn’t just for Black Ops 6 players, Treyarch has confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest changes on the way toCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is also headed to Warzone, meaning that first-person shooter fans will eventually be able to charge around the free-to-play battle royale with the power of ‘omnimovement’ on their side.
Jun. 10, 2024
Could [redacted] be The Acolyte's mysterious Sith Lord? Star Wars fans think so due to their complicated backstory
Viewers are desperate to know the identity of the masked villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another day, another Star Wars-related fan theory knocking about the internet… And this time, it’s about the identity of the mysterious Sith Lord in newDisneyPlus series The Acolyte. On TikTok, user gabimg_news_ shared a video that suggested Jodie Turner-Smith character Mother Aniseya is the anonymous villain, and explained how they came to that conclusion due to the Brendok Witches' complicated history with the Jedi.
Jun. 10, 2024
Dead Cells developer's Prince of Persia roguelike is getting a brand-new biome with enemies, weapons, and more in its first free update, Temple of Fire
It’s available right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the final day of theSummer Game Fest, and the event is concluding with this year’sUbisoftForward - a showcase that brought an abundance of Prince of Persia news with it, including a first look at the series' roguelike’s first major update. The Temple of Fire biome, accessible after the Berude boss, boasts all sorts of roguelite essentials, including fresh foes to face off against, difficult platforming mechanics to overcome, and tricky traps to best.
Jun. 10, 2024
Diablo 4 head says "we hear very loudly" that the action RPG isn't fulfilling the sword and board paladin experience fans want, but Blizzard wanted to "bring a new experience" for the DLC
The Vessel of Hatred DLC will introduce a totally new class, the Spiritborn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDiablo 4 DLCexpansion, Vessel of Hatred,finally has a release date, meaning we’ll be able to dive into a brand new class in the action RPG in October. With that said, the devs are well aware that this isn’t what everyone has been hoping for fromDiablo 4.
Jun. 10, 2024
Don't expect a lengthy Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 campaign, as developers say it's "netting out in the kind of length of a classic Call of Duty campaign"
That should be right around 7 hours, then When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6will be around the length of a “classic Call of Duty campaign.” Looking toHowLongToBeatshould give us a better idea of what Miller is referencing. According to the tracking website, Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2, World at War, and Modern Warfare can all be beaten in around seven hours, and that’s likely to be the “classic Call of Duty” era that Miller is referring to.
Jun. 10, 2024
Doom: The Dark Ages is introducing big changes to combat because id Software came to one core realization: "Every projectile mattered in the original Doom"
Creative director Hugo Martin on how Doom: The Dark Ages is a spiritual successor to the original game, and how the Saw Shield will completely upend your expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doom: The Dark Agesisn’t a continuation of the blood-ritual carnage of Doom Eternal, it’s a return to the past – literally and spiritually. Developer id Software is unleashing a prequel to its modern series of Doom games, taking us back to a time where the Slayer was wielded as the ultimate super weapon of gods and kings.
Jun. 10, 2024
Dragon Age players with early access to The Veilguard say that the RPG's "trailer doesn't do it justice" as it may just be "the most beautiful" entry from BioWare yet
Don’t let the art style fool you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reveal ofDragon Age: The Veilguardwas one of the most highly anticipated showcases of this year’s entireSummer Game Fest, but its trailer left fans disappointed - though lucky players with early access say people shouldn’t be. After almost a decade sinceBioWare’s monumental release of Dragon Age: Inquisition, the legendary developer finally unveiled the RPG series' upcoming entry during yesterday’sXbox Games Showcasewith an upbeat trailer - that unfortunately didn’t live up to many longtime fans' expectations.
Jun. 10, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard devs drop a teaser of the RPG's gameplay trailer after telling fans unimpressed with the reveal they'll "see the game soon"
This should help win over the doubters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age: The Veilguard just dropped a very brief gameplay teaser out of nowhere, after originally pledging a gameplay reveal later this week. Dragon Age’s next chapter, which until very recently was calledDragon Age Dreadwolf, came out of hibernation last week with a name change, and apledge for a full 15-minute gameplay reveallater this week on June 11.
Jun. 10, 2024
Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro review: “An internal capture card with some future-proofing”
The Elgato Game Capture 4K Pro gets the basics right, so it’s hard to fault it. 4K60 footage with low latency passthrough is more than the majority of gaming content creators will need, so why is it so difficult to get excited about this capture card? Unfortunately, you can pay the same price for AverMedia’s best external option and reap a who’s who of features that are missing from Elgato’s latest internal device.
Jun. 10, 2024
Everything announced at Ubisoft Forward 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the show happening soon, let’s recap what we do know about the games we’re seeing today, shall we? Okay, let’s start with Xdefiant. Ubisoft has said it’s one of the three games definitely featuring in the main Ubisoft Forward showcase today, so it’ll be interesting to see what updates it has for this free-to-play shooter.
Jun. 10, 2024
First look at Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3 has got us trying to figure out a mystery: will the film be in black and white?
Wake up (dead man), the first look at Knives Out 3 just dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Rian Johnson’s nextKnives Outmovie, which is officially titled Wake Up Dead Man, has been revealed… and just like Benoit Blanc when he stumbles across a corpse, we’ve got a lot of questions. Posted bythe sequel’s social media pages on June 10, the image sees Daniel Craig’s detective wearing an expectedly dapper ensemble: a three-piece suit, with a crisp shirt and dressy tie.
Jun. 10, 2024
First trailer for animated spin-off show Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here
Grab some pizza, the Turtles are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first vibrant trailer for the upcoming animated spin-off show Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here, showing the four young hard-shelled heroes having to fight solo. The trailer shows the four brothers we all know and love, Donatello, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Raphael, split up by an elusive villain named Bishop who we can see sitting in the belly of a large robot, kind of like the evil brain who the Turtles faced in an earlier cartoon show.
Jun. 10, 2024
Flintlock: Siege of Dawn isn't quite a soulslike, but even with an accessible, hyper-mobile twist, it's taking plenty of notes from FromSoft
Preview|“It was really important to make sure we didn’t alienate the people who really do love a tougher experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If my two-hour demo with Flintlock: Siege of Dawn has taught me anything, it’s that more soulslikes should offer Sniper Elite-style killcams. Crouching at the bottom of a rickety set of stairs, I pop the head of an unassuming NPC with the help of my musket and a gratifyingly slow-motion killcam.
Jun. 10, 2024
Forget Shadow of the Erdtree or Black Myth: Wukong - the dark-horse soulslike of the summer is this Italian-inspired RPG that's dripping with Catholic guilt
Enotria: The Last Song is an early SGF highlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the demo, I took on three bosses in a row, jumping directly to their arenas; a shadowy ritual hall; a shattered church with the faces scratched out of the figures in its frescoes; a neo-classical arena surrounded by a dizzying moat of wine. That meant that I had less opportunity to explore Enotria than I would have liked, but it also gave me a close look at how its world pulls from the cultural history and folklore of developer Jyamma Games' native Italy.
Jun. 10, 2024
Frank Miller is working on his first new Sin City comic in nearly 25 years
The last new Sin City comic came out in 2000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Miller is working on a new volume of his neo-noir crime comic Sin City that will explore the origins of its setting of Basin City as an old west settlement, according to a new interview with Miller and documentarian Silenn Thomas inVanity Fair.
Jun. 10, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day's gorgeous trailer wasn't just CG, it used assets "that players will see in the final game"
Unreal Engine 5 assets that’ll make it into the finished game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War: E-Daydebuted at last night’s Xbox Game Showcase with a gorgeous (and very shadowy) trailer that showed perennial beefcake Marcus Fenix beating down Locust in a prequel setting. But despite looking like a snazzy CG advert, the trailer supposedly uses assets ripped straight from the game.
Jun. 10, 2024
Glorious Model D 2 review: ‘fantastic value wrapped up in an impressively comfortable form factor’
The Glorious Model D 2 represents fantastic value wrapped up in an impressively comfortable form factor. This is an all-rounder gaming mouse for those with larger hands on the hunt for versatility, dependability, and power. Extremely comfortable shape Impressive low weight for the price Excellent connectivity Strong battery life Doesn’t feel as premium as others in the hand Slightly heavy clicks Shape heavily geared towards larger hands Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 10, 2024
Xbox owns the Doom: The Dark Ages studio, but Phil Spencer says the FPS is coming to PS5 because Doom is "a franchise that everyone deserves to play"
What could this mean for The Elder Scrolls 6? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DespiteMicrosoft’s recent spate of high-profile Xbox exclusives, including Starfield, Xbox chiefPhil Spencersays that Doom: The Dark Ages is coming to PS5 because “it’s a franchise that everyone deserves to play.” Speaking at IGN Live, Spencer was asked whyDoom: The Dark Ages, a slightly medieval twist on the iconic FPS franchise that was announced earlier today during theXbox Games Showcasewould be coming to PS5.
Jun. 10, 2024
Hit anime series Spy x Family renewed for season 3
“We look forward to everyone’s continued support” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind hit anime series Spy x Family team has confirmed a third season is in the works. To announce the news, they released a special key visual from the show that puts pink-haired psychic Anya Forger front and center. In the snap, the character can be seen snoozing as she leans against the Forger’s pet dog Bond, in a darkened, messy room littered with all sorts of things, from cushions, books, and pens to an afternoon tea set.
Jun. 10, 2024
House of the Dragon star explains why they haven’t watched Game of Thrones
“I wanted to bring something fresh” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of House of the Dragon’s most terrifying characters, Aemond Targaryen, is a chip off the block of some of Game of Thrones’ most chilling villains. However, it turns out that the actor behind him has never seen the original fantasy juggernaut. Speaking toComicBook.com, Ewan Mitchell explained his reasoning behind the choice.
Jun. 10, 2024
How many episodes are in The Boys season 4 on Amazon Prime Video?
The Boys are back – here’s a the rundown of the season 4 episode count When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4has wrapped on Prime Video, and, boy, was it a crazy ride. We saw Billy Butcher and his crew in a desperate race for theSupe Viruswhilst political tensions raised as Victoria Neuman edged closer to the Oval Office.
Jun. 10, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Facet of Grace Fragment
You need to explore the Lost City to find squads of Dread to get the Facet of Grace in Destiny 2. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get the Destiny 2 Facet of Grace Prismatic Fragment, you’ve got to kill lots of Dread enemies scattered across the Lost City. The main targets you need to focus on to get the necessary chest key are several Stasis Omen Subjugators, each supported by more Dread cronies, including Grim and Husks.
Jun. 10, 2024
How to get the Destiny 2 Facet of Mending Fragment
Getting the Facet of Mending in Destiny 2 requires you to go Ghost-hunting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Destiny 2 Facet of Mending Prismatic Fragment takes a bit of effort as you need to search for four lost Ghosts out in the Lost City Outskirts. It’s quite a large region of the Pale Heart to explore inDestiny 2, with all sorts of nooks and crannies to search in the overgrown areas, but your own Ghost can at least provide some help.
Jun. 10, 2024
How to unlock Diablo 4 Pets and what they do
Pets in Diablo 4 will help you gather up Gold and Material, so this is how you get and equip them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Pets provide a cute little sidekick to accompany you on your adventures across Sanctuary, but they’re more than just a cosmetic companion. Helpfully, they’ll run around during battles grabbing any nearby fallen Gold and Materials for you, which means it’s less likely that you’ll miss out on resources during particularly hectic combat inDiablo 4.
Jun. 10, 2024
How X-Men #700 ends the Krakoa era and sets up the new X-Men status quo
How did Krakoa end, and what’s next for the X-Men? We’ll break it all down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men #700is now out, closing the book on the Krakoa era, in which the X-Men and thousands of other mutants founded their own nation before it was overthrown by anti-mutant villains. Along with revealing the final fate of the story’s last villains standing, it also sets the stage for the upcoming ‘From the Ashes’ relaunch of the X-Men line.
Jun. 10, 2024
I watched the same mission play out in Assassin's Creed Shadows in two very different ways and now I can't stop thinking about the possibilities
Preview | “We tried to go and change the formula as much as we could” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I watch a mission unfold for a second time inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, it’s never more apparent that the upcoming adventure set in Feudal Japan puts the freedom to choose our approach at the forefront. With the goal of assassinating a daiymo in a castle, I at first get to see shinobi protagonist Naoe’s stealthy path to complete the objective.
Jun. 10, 2024
Ian McKellen has 'heard' Gandalf will appear in the next Lord of the Rings film, but isn't sure if he's playing him
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Lord of the Rings movie,The Hunt for Gollum, is on the way. While one familiar face is back – Andy Serkis is reprising his role as Gollum, as well as being on directing duties – it’s not yet been confirmed whether other iconic characters will show up once more in Middle-earth.
Jun. 10, 2024
In Star Wars Outlaws, I escaped an Imperial space station, swiped a relic, and fell in love with Kay and Nix's teamwork
Preview | I tried out three different missions in Star Wars Outlaws and Kay and Nix’s teamwork was a constant highlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing spells fantasy to me quite like stepping into the Star Wars universe as someone who lives by their own rules, and that’s precisely why I couldn’t wait to dive right intoStar Wars Outlaws.
Jun. 10, 2024
Latest Deadpool 3 footage teases Lady Deadpool – and fans are already theorizing over who it could be in the suit
“The jokes between her and Ryan would be insane” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have beenplenty of cameos teased in Deadpool 3’s trailersso far, from X-Men’s Pyro and a Wrexham FC star to… a dead Ant-Man? But turns out Marvel wasn’t done there, as the threequel’s latest clip hints at an appearance from Lady Deadpool – and fans think they’ve worked out who’s playing her.
Jun. 10, 2024
Marvel celebrates 50 years of Deathlok by teasing his next story, and it involves Doctor Doom
It looks like Deathlok will be going up against Doctor Doom just as he turns 50 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written by beloved writer Christopher Priest and up-and-comer Justina Ireland, Deathlok 50th Anniversary Special #1 will feature art from several big-name artists including Dale Eaglesham, Luke Ross, Matthew Waite, and classic Deathlok artist Denys Cowan, who relaunched Deathlok in the early ’90s.
Jun. 10, 2024
Marvel fans think they have spotted X-Men’s Juggernaut in new Deadpool 3 footage after star Vinnie Jones said he would never reprise the role
Juggernaut is the latest to make a Deadpool 3 cameo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Deadpool 3 trailer has been released with a few more Marvel cameos and Easter eggs, including a possible sighting of Vinnie Jones’ X-Men character Juggernaut. The new one-minute-long video posted by starRyan Reynoldsin honor of Best Friends Day includes a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it look at a tall and muscular man dressed in armor strikingly similar to Jones’ Juggernaut inX-Men: The Last Stand.
Jun. 10, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 fans fear for Snake's life as Konami reveals the stealth remake will permanently scar its protagonist for every injury
This is going to end badly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid 3 remake has upgraded its “battle damage system” so every wound on Snake and his clothes will permanently remain for the rest of the game. “The battle damage system has been upgraded, with the wear and tear of Snake’s clothes, as well as bruises and bullet wounds on his body, reflected in real-time,” proclaims Konami’s official website of Metal Gear Solid 3’s remake.
Jun. 10, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3's remake is keeping the original stealth game's dumbest detail about its super-secret covert mission
Yeah, that’s not gonna fly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is officially keeping the dumbest, and arguably greatest, detail from the originalKonamigame. It also, crucially, showcased the original game’s silliest detail. As seen in the tweet below, Naked Snake’s incredibly covert, super-secret mission for the American government is to leave no trace of his presence, and this is entirely undone in the opening minutes of the entire game when the super soldier throws down a helmet reading ‘US Army.
Jun. 10, 2024
My favorite Assassin's Creed Shadows feature has to be the unpredictable snowstorms which mask hidden blade assassinations
Ubisoft’s Marc-Alexis Cote on how a push towards dynamism is evolving Assassin’s Creed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis delivering on a long-standing request from the community: action unfurling across Feudal Japan. It’s an exciting prospect, but I think what really caught my attention is the prospect of the world state allowing for more reactive stealth than we’ve ever seen in the series before.
Jun. 10, 2024
New Assassin's Creed Shadows gameplay shows how the RPG's protagonists differ when it comes to assassinations, and I can't wait to slay as stealth queen Naoe
Team Naoe, already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final day of this year’sSummer Game Festcame to a close with theUbisoftForward showcase, in which we got an in-depth look atAssassin’s Creed Shadows' stellar two protagonists - Naoe and Yasuke. Ubisoft’s brand-new Assassin’s Creed Shadowsgameplay revealshows off some of the stylistic differences between the action-RPG’s main characters. On one hand, we have Yasuke, a legendary real-life African samurai capable of heavier combat with a more tanky feel to it.
Jun. 10, 2024
New Netflix movie from School of Rock director becomes one of the highest rated originals on Rotten Tomatoes with a near-perfect score
Richard Linklater’s Hit Man is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit Man, starring Glen Powell as the titular pseudo-assassin, has been released on Netflix with massive critical acclaim. The action-comedy currently sits at a 97% Fresh Rating onRotten Tomatoesand a 93% audience score. Hit Man stars Powell as Gary Johnson, professor of psychology and philosophy at the University of New Orleans who assists the NOLA police in various sting operations.
Jun. 10, 2024
New Star Wars Outlaws look teases just how open the open world game is, and Nix remains the star
Nix, we love you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our latest look at Massive Entertainment’s upcoming open-world adventure, Star Wars Outlaws, has given us a better view of the vast, explorable world we’ll soon be diving into, as well as its reputation system, and, of course, our adorable merqaal companion Nix, who still looks like the best part of the entire game.
Jun. 10, 2024
Obsidian's stunning new fantasy RPG Avowed's release date seemingly leaks early, possibly confirming a fall launch this year
The wait is (maybe) almost over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following yesterday’sXbox Games Showcaseand Obsidian’s exciting new story trailer for its upcoming RPGAvowed, a rogue release date was discovered in the wild - only to be quickly removed. It’s (sort of) official - the years-long wait for Avowed is almost over.Obsidian Entertainment, the mastermind studio behind beloved games like Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity, revealed a brand-new story trailer for its upcoming fantasy RPG during last night’sSummer Game Festlineup.
Jun. 10, 2024
One of the best roguelikes on Switch and PC keeps pulling me back in with each update, and the final one is no different
Opinion | Wildfrost update 1.2 is here, sending my summer into a snowstorm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not generally a completionist, often happy to drop games halfway through when I feel like they’ve run their course. But Wildfrost is a different beast. It’s been more than a year since it was released, and developers Deadpan Games and Gaziter have kept up a steady stream of 37 updates that continually threaten to pull me back to its icy wastes just when I think I’ve kicked the habit – and final update 1.
Jun. 10, 2024
Phil Spencer comments on all the studios Xbox just closed: "I have to run a sustainable business" and make "decisions that somebody needs to go make"
“In the end, I’ve said over and over, I have to run a sustainable business " When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox chiefPhil Spencersays that the recent closure of several studios was a result of his need “to run a sustainable business.” Speaking atIGN Live, Spencer said that “the closure of any team is hard obviously on the individuals there, hard on the [Xbox] team.
Jun. 10, 2024
Phil Spencer hints that an Xbox portable could be in the works after all - “I think we should have a handheld too”
“Being able to play games locally is really important." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rumored Xbox handheld might be coming after all, asPhil Spencerhas all but confirmed a portable system is inbound. The device might have been a no-show during the console giant’s Games Showcase, but the CEO says the “future for us in hardware is pretty awesome.
Jun. 10, 2024
Presumed Innocent review: "An underbaked legal drama that’s saved by an incredibly strong ensemble cast"
An underbaked and unnecessarily modern adaptation of Scott Turow’s 1987 novel that’s saved by complex and moving performances from an out-of-this-world ensemble cast. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. We’re in the golden age of reboots and remakes, and books are getting adapted and re-adapted left and right. When Presumed Innocent hit shelves in 1987, the rights to a film adaptation had already been purchased and Harrison Ford was set to star.
Jun. 10, 2024
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is getting even tougher in a free update out now, with story DLC coming to the Metroidvania in September
Hey, is that the 2008 outfit? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas unveiled a slate of free updates for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, including new story DLC set for release in September. For anyone who didn’t think The Lost Crown was tough enough, good news: there’s plenty of new puzzles and challenging platforming-based levels out now as part of the Divine Trials.
Jun. 10, 2024
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake is "now entering full production" after rebooting development last year
A long time coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last summer, the company shared that the game was in “the conception phase” of development, which consisted of “building up the team, defining priorities, developing prototypes and testing gameplay elements.” The remake was thus in its embryonic stages a year ago and seems to be making smoother progress nowadays.
Jun. 10, 2024
Severance season 2 finally gets a first look after two years in development
Your innie has already seen season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Two years after the hit show premiered on Apple TV Plus, the streamer has finally released a first look atSeverance season 2. The 11-second clip is featured in abrand new trailerfor Apple’s slate of upcoming shows. In the clip, which can be viewed below, we see Adam Scott’s Mark returning to the Lumon office – balloons in hand.
Jun. 10, 2024
Silo season 2 gets first look as Rebecca Ferguson continues her treacherous journey
Silo season 2 does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple has unveiled the first look at Silo season 2, which picks up right where the finale of the first season left off. Based on the book trilogy of the same name by author Hugh Howey, Silo follows an engineer named Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) who lives in a community that exists in a giant underground silo that extends hundreds of stories underground – and is home to some 10,000 people.
Jun. 10, 2024
Skate 4 has completely rebuilt the classic 'Flick-It' control system, and draws on two classic Skate cities for its new location
Playtesting will open up to console players later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skate 4 will completely rebuild the classic ‘Flick-It’ control system from the original games, and the city of the new game draws heavily from those seen in the original Skate trilogy. The basic premise behind the overhauling of the classic Flick-It system is to ensure that different tricks, no matter what they are, feel just as satisfying as they always have in Skate games.
Jun. 10, 2024
Square Enix keeps the good RPG vibes coming with a Visions of Mana release date reveal in 2 days
It’s still set to launch this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana’s release date is finally being announced later this week on June 12. Just earlier today,Square Enixannounced that Visions of Mana would be receiving a new trailer, debuting at around 15:45 PT/18:45 ET/23:45 BST on June 12. We already know, thanks to the tweet below, that the Visions of Mana release date will finally be revealed thanks to the new trailer, as Square Enix tries to make its next JRPG stand out from theSummer Game Festnoise.
Jun. 10, 2024
Star Trek: Away Missions starter set review - "Hard to recommend on its own merits"
It’s amazing that we’ve waited so long for a wargame set in this universe, and the Star Trek: Away Missions starter set shows how much promise that idea has. A fast-paced but tactical system powers everything, and deck-building mechanics help it achieve warp factor nine. However, the core box isn’t perfect. The factions inside feel very unbalanced, and its missions encourage players to ignore each other and rush to complete menial tasks instead.
Jun. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaw's fan-favorite creature Nix is more than an adorable companion, its director sees him and protagonist Kay as "one character"
Nix serves as an “extra long third arm” for Kay Vess, as well as being her cute bestie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws' release date is fast approaching, and there’s plenty to be excited about – an open world to explore, a new story featuring a scoundrel as the main protagonist, and an adorable, fluffy, axolotl-like companion called Nix to travel the galaxy with.
Jun. 10, 2024
Survival game meets colony sim as Zelda, Palworld and Valheim collide in this Ghibli-inspired world
Fera: The Sundered Tribes takes inspiration from Princess Mononoke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some ways,Fera: The Sundered Tribesmight be just another survival game. I gather berries to eat, I chop down trees for construction materials. But then I open a portal to the island floating above my head, and my villagers step through, gather up my resources, and return to the sky island above.
Jun. 10, 2024
The Gears of War and Avowed studios are teaming up to help State of Decay 3's "much larger, truly shared open world"
Collaborating with Undead Labs to loosen the leash on State of Decay 2’s tethered co-op When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentand The Coalition are helping out their corporate sibling Undead Labs on its open-world zombie festState of Decay 3, which sounds like a much meatier co-op sequel. State of Decay 3 popped back up with a new trailer last night, focusing mainly on a tense fight against undead hordes and the melancholy permadeath that’s come to define the series so far.
Jun. 10, 2024
The new Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC features comic art by a legendary Batman artist
Batman: City of Madness creator Christian Ward has provided new art for the DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Night Springs, the first DLC expansion for Remedy Entertainment’s hit survival horror gameAlan Wake 2, has arrived and it contains new art by fan favorite comics artist Christian Ward. Ward, who recently wrote and drew the three-issue Batman: City of Madness limited series for DC, confirmed on hisTwitter accounton June 8 that he was the creator behind the art, sharing the below page as an example.
Jun. 10, 2024
Ubisoft drops magical hourglass, announces 2026 release for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake
Coming out six years after its first release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The remake has long been in development limbo, with numerous delays, a change in developers, and canceled pre-orders all plaguing the project. ButUbisoft has since called in backup from an internal studioto help make up for lost years and get the project out the door.
Jun. 10, 2024
Warhammer book bundle can score you a $277 loredump for just $18
Having fun isn’t hard with a Black Library card When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The appreciation that fans have for Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar isn’t just born of their experience playing the wargames themselves. Both of these worlds are massively enriched by the Warhammer spin-off media like video games and books. While the video games do a better job of recreating the rush of a tabletop battle, if you really want to dive deep into world-building, Warhammer’s vast collection of short stories and novels is where it’s at.
Jun. 10, 2024
What's next for Destiny 2 after The Final Shape? Bungie teases Year 11 with Codename: Frontiers
Plus, new details on the upcoming Episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After wrapping up a ten-year-long saga in The Final Shape expansion, developerBungiehas just laid out what’s coming up next in its shooty-looty MMODestiny 2. Destiny 2: The Final Shape debuted with a bang last week witha raid that took players 19 hours to clearand a narrative conclusion that seems to have pleased long-time Guardians across the system.
Jun. 10, 2024
Anno 117: Pax Romana will "deliver a Roman gaming experience unlike anything you have ever played" on PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S in 2025
Players will be able to select their starting province for the first time in the series' history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anno 117: Pax Romana was announced during today’sUbisoftForward live stream, along with the confirmation that it’ll be releasing on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S at some point next year. We’ve not been shown any gameplay for it yet, but rather just a live-action teaser to get us all hyped.
Jun. 9, 2024
"Hallucinogens, fax machines, parapsychology, and TV guides": One of the decade's best detective games is getting a sequel - and the demo is already here
It’s death and disco in the groovy 1970s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was lucky enough to get to try out the demo prior to release, and good news: it’s basically more of the game that earned the oh-so-rare “Overwhelmingly Positive” review score on Steam the first time around, with some improvements and tweaks along the way. There’s more dynamic animation in the tableaus you examine now, though the characteristically horsey way in which people are drawn remains untouched, which I was pleased to see.
Jun. 9, 2024
4 years after its reveal, State of Decay 3 is back with a first look at its gorgeous and emotional open-world zombie action
The zombie-slaying threequel rears its head with more blood, sweat, and tears than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. State of Decay 3just received its first gameplay trailer, four years after its initial announcement. This time around, developer Undead Labs seems to have snuck in a few gameplay shots too, as our survivors land some crunchy headshots in third-person angles - and hot damn, this threequel significantly irons out the series' jank and ups the production values.
Jun. 9, 2024
A surprise Starfield patch is coming today, and it looks like a different RPG in the new trailer for the Shattered Space DLC
Starfield: Shattered Space is coming later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldis getting a surprise patch filled with new gear, locations, and both Bethesda- and player-made add-ons later today, June 9. As part of theXbox Games Showcase liveshow, we also got a fresh look at story expansion Starfield: Shattered Space, which dials up the space horror so hard that it almost looks like a different RPG.
Jun. 9, 2024
Anticipated Souls-lite Flintlock: Siege of Dawn isn't too worried about dodging Dark Souls genre conventions: "Soulslike is so much more than a combat mechanic"
It’s not all about the dodge-rolling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind anticipated upcoming Souls-liteFlintlock: Siege of Dawnaren’t worried about adapting the genre for their own ends. Flintlock’s twist on the genre is intended as the halfway point between traditional soulslikes such as Dark Souls and more freeform action RPGs - think God of War. Described by creative director Simon Dasan as a more accessible take that doesn’t sacrifice the “rhythmic” combat of games like Dark Souls, it’s a means of broadening the genre’s already-growing appeal.
Jun. 9, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' Naoe recalls the series' stealthier, RPG-less roots with a hidden blade, hood, and an awesome grapple
Ezio would be proud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsjust debuted its first gameplay look at Naoe, one of the upcoming game’s two protagonists. Assassin’s Creed Shadows splits its runtime between Japanese history’s first recorded Black Samurai, Yasuke, and a more traditionally sneaky assassin in the form of Naoe. The latestXbox Games Showcasetrailer shows both of our protagonists in action as they show off some wildly different movesets.
Jun. 9, 2024
Avowed's new story trailer sets up a grand RPG adventure with factions vying for control over a beautiful magical world
And it’s out later this year, at some point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed’s new trailer sets up a grand adventure with the player being forced to choose between multiple factions. Just in case there was any doubt whatsoever: yes, Avowed has the typical Obsidian factions vying for control. The new trailer, debuted earlier today at the Xbox Games Showcase, sets up a huge power struggle across Avowed’s magical lands, and shows how you’re going to be the one to decide who wins, and who loses.
Jun. 9, 2024
Black Ops 6 zombies is going back to basics with round-based play, dedicated operators, and self-contained maps as Treyarch set out "to create the best version of zombies"
Treyarch’s associate design director Kevin Drew talks the return of Zombies in Black Ops 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s one thing Treyarch wants you to understand about co-op in Call of Duty: Black Ops 6: “round-based Zombies is returning.” The once-beloved game mode has undergone some amount of mutation in recent years, arguably losing its identity as a variety of Call of Duty installments attempted to expand its scope of play – from the injection of generic multiplayer Operators to the integration of a broader survival-sandbox experience.
Jun. 9, 2024
Call of Duty has been treading water since Modern Warfare – and now Black Ops 6 is here to "define the future" of the franchise
Preview | Treyarch and Raven detail the Black Ops 6 campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6paints a vivid picture of power and politics in the aftermath of the Cold War. The ruling class of Washington DC – campaign contributors, weary journalists, and members of congress – pack into a decadently dressed theater, awaiting the arrival of Bill Clinton.
Jun. 9, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is the biggest CoD game ever at launch with over 300GB of space needed on Xbox Series X/S
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activision has since offered an explanation for the staggering 300GB listing on the Xbox Store page, explaining that this “does not represent the download size or disk footprint for Black Ops 6.” The reason for the confusion? The publisher says that the recommended storage space “include[s] the full installations of Modern Warfare 2, Modern Warfare 3, Warzone and all relevant content packs, including all localized languages combined which is not representative of a typical player install experience.
Jun. 9, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 release date set for October, and early beta access is back for pre-order customers
Huge details on the next Call of Duty game have leaked through Microsoft and Sony storefronts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Confirmed!Activisionhas announced that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will be released on October 25 for Xbox, PlayStation, and PC. Barely an hour before Black Op 6’s dedicated broadcast, the Xbox storefront reveals several details such as the launch date, campaign details, and everyone’s favorite - zombies.
Jun. 9, 2024
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hatred announces October release date in gnarly new cinematic that will have you reaching for the sick bag
Vessel of Hatred lands on October 8 on PC and Xbox Series X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaitedDiablo 4: Vessel of Hatredexpansion finally has a release date – and a super gory cinematic trailer along with it. Revealed during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9 in perhaps the gnarliest trailer I’ve ever seen, October 8 marks the day that PC and Xbox Series X players will get to experience the dark new chapter of Blizzard’s action-RPG.
Jun. 9, 2024
Doom: The Dark Ages takes the FPS icon off the rails with a giant mech, a blade shield, and a shotgun that shoots bones
Now this is one way to open a showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doom: The Dark Agestakes the Doom Slayer back to the Medieval era for dragon riding and skull-powered shotguns, and it’s out next year on Xbox Game Pass. We saw a giant mech, the Doom Slayer riding a goddamn dragon, and a shotgun powered by a skull that shoots out bones.
Jun. 9, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard features returning faces from Dragon Age 2 and Inquisition, and they're not alone
Lace Harding and Varric will make a long-awaited return in Dragon Age 4 this Fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ourfirst look at The Veilguardis a sight to behold, giving us a taste of what to expect in the next Dragon Age game when it launches this Fall. In it, splashy title cards introduce us to each of the main companions we can expect to run into: including Dragon Age 2’s Varric andDragon Age: Inquisition’s Lace Harding.
Jun. 9, 2024
Dragon Age: The Veilguard launches this fall, a full 10 years after Inquisition
Finally, the age of dragons is upon us once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news was announced as part of today’sXbox Games Showcasewith a teaser trailer for The Veilguard that introduces us to the cast of companions, with some familiar faces in the mix including Varric and Scout Harding. This comes ahead of afull 15-minute gameplay reveal on June 11.
Jun. 9, 2024
Everything announced at the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 direct
All the news out of the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call of Duty Black Ops 6 Reveal has dropped with the Direct giving all the info on the next installment of the series. From the campaign to the multiplayer, the return of round based zombies, and an all new omnimovement, here’s all the new information fromSummer Game Fest.
Jun. 9, 2024
Everything announced at the Xbox Games Showcase
All the news, announcements, reveals, updates and more from the Xbox Games Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox Games Showcase is all tied up with a bow, withMicrosoftdelivering updates on so many of its upcoming Xbox Series X games and even a few brand new reveals including new Doom and Gear of War titles. You can find everything announced at the Xbox Games Showcase directly below or carry on reading for the blow-by-blow of how it all played out.
Jun. 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 devs made the Viper job because the MMO's community wanted to feel like a Sword Art Online icon, but immediately ran into a problem: "Kirito is kind of overpowered"
You didn’t make it easy on them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says Dawntrail’s new Viper job was partly shaped by the MMO community’s desire to play a two-sworded melee DPS character who felt like Sword Art Online’s Kirito. Speaking toRock, Paper, Shotgun, Yoshi-P shares that the team considered fan desires when designing the new job.
Jun. 9, 2024
Fable joins GTA 6, Monster Hunter Wilds and more in 2025's already packed game release schedule
The latest trailer has given us another look at the RPG’s gameplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, as was confirmed in today’s Xbox Games Showcase, Fable is set to go up against GTA 6, Monster Hunter Wilds, and more at some point next year. No hints were given regarding what point in the year it’ll be released, but needless to say, we’re going to beverybusy trying to keep up with all of the titles currently planned.
Jun. 9, 2024
Expedition 33 is a French JRPG with Paper Mario-style combat and some of the most beautiful surreal visuals I've ever seen in a game
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer, which you can see below, has a pretty intriguing setup with its beautiful surreal landscapes. But the real selling point might be the JRPG-style combat, which appears to be turn-based but with real-time actions you can do to dodge certain attacks and the like in the style of a Paper Mario.
Jun. 9, 2024
Finally confirming reports, Deus Ex studio and RPG veterans are helping the Fable 4 team "craft an unforgettable adventure"
Eidos-Montréal is supporting Playground Games with the RPG’s development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been officially confirmed that Eidos-Montréal, the studio behind much of the Deus Ex series, as well as Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, and more, is helping Forza studio Playground Games on its upcoming RPG,Fable 4. Eidos-Montréal’s involvement with Fable was first reported on over a year ago by Bloomberg journalistJason Schreier, when it was also claimed thata new Deus Ex game was in the very early stages of development.
Jun. 9, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day is a prequel set 14 years before the original action game, and yes, Dom is back
The next Gears of War game is set during Emergence Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last, we’ve been given our first look at the next Gears of War game. Officially titled Gears of War: E-Day, the next title in The Coalition’s beloved third-person shooter series is actually a prequel, set 14 years before the events of the first game.
Jun. 9, 2024
Gears of War: E-Day is rewinding the clocks, but The Coalition hints it still has eyes on Gears 6: "We're not retreating from that storyline in any way"
Kait Diaz’s story will continue, fingers crossed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of oversized soldiers and chainsaw-guns might be surprised to hear thatGears of War: E-Day, the iconic series' next outing, isn’t continuing the story leftover from the previous two games. But don’t worry, developer The Coalition has no plans to simply abandon Kait Diaz and Co.
Jun. 9, 2024
Hyped Soulslike riff Flintlock: Siege of Dawn sets release date for next month
With a launch date of July 18, you don’t have long to wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, soulslikers - the latest spin on the genre that everyone’s excited for is coming next month. That comes from the Xbox Games Showcase atSummer Game Fest, where we learn that Flintlock: Siege of Dawn will be released on July 18, just over one month away.
Jun. 9, 2024
I played 5 indie games in 10 minutes in this NES-inspired array of fake '80s classics, and I'm in love with the pinball golf platformer Nintendo should've made
I’ve only seen a fraction of UFO 50’s 50-game library but I’m already obsessed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting 7 years to play UFO 50, a love letter to the NES era that brings together 50 brand-new retro games from an all-star team of indie developers led by Spelunky’s Derek Yu. I finally got my chance atSummer Game Fest, but as part of what was essentially a speed-dating event for Day of the Devs - meaning I only got 10 minutes to explore this massive, massive library.
Jun. 9, 2024
Life is Strange: Double Exposure is bringing the series' first protagonist, Max Caulfield, back for a new adventure in October
Max returns to rewind time once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third day of this year’sSummer Game Festcontinues to impress as theXbox Games Showcasebrings news of a brand-new entry to one of the most iconic story-driven game series yet -Life is Strange: Double Exposure. In the upcoming adventure, protagonist Max Caulfield returns, albeit this time as a college student at the prestigious Caledon University.
Jun. 9, 2024
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater continues to look like a thrill with new gameplay trailer showing action-packed espionage and a crocodile hat
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater just received a brand new gameplay trailer, and Naked Snake’s mission has never looked more thrilling. Earlier today at the Xbox Games Showcase,Konamidebuted a new action-packed trailer for Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, setting up the plot of the stealth game. The trailer began showing Naked Snake setting off on his mission into the jungle, including an insistence on procuring all his gear on site - certainly a tough deal.
Jun. 9, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio is the first JRPG I've played that actually feels more stylish than Persona 5, so of course it was made by a crack team of Persona veterans
Preview | An hour with Metaphor: ReFantazio proves it has style, substance, and sublime UI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus has made it very clear that Persona veterans like director and producer Katsura Hashino, character designer and art director Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro have been leading production onMetaphor: ReFantazio. Frankly, the publisher didn’t have to say anything.
Jun. 9, 2024
Mixtape is a nostalgic Life is Strange-like adventure where music grants "cosmic talents" to its skateboarding hero, and it's coming in 2025
The Mixtape trailer is a spot-the-song-reference feast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Think iconic tracks from Iggy Pop, The Smashing Pumpkins, Siouxie and the Banshees, Joy Division, and a great many others. From sneaking out past curfew to first kisses, joyriding, and “maybe something… a little more”, hints the trailer, Mixtape looks like a beautiful encapsulation of what it meant to be young and dumb at a very specific point in time.
Jun. 9, 2024
New Stalker 2 trailer shows the monsters and mayhem of its open world, and the weapons you'll have to defend yourself
It’s a brutal world out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2 has a brand new trailer showing off its open world, including different landscapes and monstrosities opposing us. We can see Skif venturing out into vast open woodlands, dense and populated urban areas with tall buildings, and bombed-out schools and office blocks. There’s also an exploration of intertwined underground areas, which, when added together, give me vibes similar to the Metro series and how 4A Games blended both aboveground and belowground.
Jun. 9, 2024
South of Midnight, the upcoming action-adventure game from the ex-Arkane dev behind We Happy Few set in the Deep South, finally gets a release window
The bayou’s got some big beasts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the third day of this year’sSummer Game Fest, and theXbox Games Showcasehas given us a brand-new glimpse into South of Midnight’s mythos - as well as an official release window. A year has passed since developer Compulsion Games, the studio behind We Happy Few, first revealed its upcoming action-adventure title set in a fantastical version of the American Deep South -South of Midnight.
Jun. 9, 2024
The Perfect Dark reboot suddenly resurfaces, and now somehow looks like a Deus Ex game with "elements of first-person shooters, immersive sims, and stealth-action"
Agent Joanna Dark looks quite different after going MIA for two decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original two Perfect Dark games were more straightforward first-person shooters with some funky guns attached, as original developer Rareware built off of its Goldeneye 007 success. This new Perfect Dark is being made by the Xbox-owned The Initiative, with Tomb Raider reboot developers Crystal Dynamics supporting them, potentially explaining its shifting genres.
Jun. 9, 2024
This cozy upcoming survival game reminds me a lot of Don't Starve - except it's about a little mouse hoping to restore their childhood woodland burrow
I’m not crying, you’re crying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Winter Burrow, one of the most adorable titles shown during this year’sSummer Game Festyet, debuted today - and it’s a wholesome survival experience in which you play as a little mouse. Noodlecake Studios and Pine Creek Games revealed their upcoming survival game, Winter Burrow, during today’sXbox Games Showcase- an emotional adventure that places you in the paws of a small mouse hoping to rebuild their childhood burrow and survive the harsh wintery winds.
Jun. 9, 2024
Ubisoft Forward 2024 stream - when it starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoft says we’re kicking things off early with a pre-show that focuses on updates to live games before we roll into the main show itself, which features a “deeper look” at games yet to come from the developer. Think “Star Wars Outlaws, Assassin’s Creed Shadows, XDefiant, and more.” Ubisoft is also offering incentives for those who tune in on Twitch, be it with Ubisoft or anyone co-streaming through the “Special Events” category.
Jun. 9, 2024
Will Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 be on PS5 and PS4?
Microsoft may have acquired Call of Duty, but the confirmed Black Ops 6 platforms are good news for all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you paid close attention to the court battle which played out between Xbox and the FTC, you’ll know thatMicrosoftis effectively mandated by law to bring Black Ops 6 (and future Call of Duty instalments) to PS5, but still, it’s good to see it confirmed by the platform holder alongside the gameplay reveal.
Jun. 9, 2024
World of Warcraft: The War Within kicks off the MMO's Worldsoul Saga in August
The War Within will be upon us in little over two months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s next big expansion, The War Within, finally has a release date, and it’s surprisingly soon. During today’s Xbox Games Showcase, World of Warcraft fans were treated to a dramatic new cinematic trailer setting the scene for the upcoming expansion, which serves as the first chapter in the MMORPG’s Worldsoul Saga.
Jun. 9, 2024
Xbox reveals three new consoles out later this year, says it's "hard at work on the next generation"
Xbox is still in on the hardware business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today at the Xbox Games Showcase, Xbox’s Sarah Bond appeared on stage for a pretty special announcement. The company has the Xbox Series X Digital releasing later this year, an exclusively digital take on its more expensive and more powerful current-gen console, which comes in either 1TB or 2TB variants.
Jun. 9, 2024
You'll be able to play as a ghoul in Fallout 76 early next year and channel your inner Walton Goggins from the Fallout TV show
Here’s how becoming a playable ghoul is going to work in Fallout 76 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After six years of wandering West Virginia’s wasteland,Fallout 76players will soon have the option to give in to the radiation and become a ghoul. It’s just like Walton Goggins said: ‘I’m you, sweetie. You just give it a little time.’
Jun. 8, 2024
Doctor Who’s groundbreaking Bridgerton episode 'Rogue' finally gives us the queer love story fans deserve
Opinion | The Doctor’s queer romance in this latest episode has been a long time coming for the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - spoilers lie ahead for Doctor Who episode 6 ‘Rogue’. When the synopsis forDoctor Who’slatest episodearrived online, the BBC teased how itstitular ‘Rogue’ will change the Doctor’s life forever. What we didn’t know then was how Jonathan Groff’s new character would go on to change Doctor Who itself too in ways most welcome and very overdue, especially for the show’s long-standing, sizable queer fandom.
Jun. 8, 2024
Among Us made a bazillion dollars so its creators made their own "no investors" indie fund to help other games, including this slick spaceship roguelike
Innersloth reveals Outersloth and a whole bunch of games it’s already funded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among Us developer Innersloth, still riding quite high on the global virality of its breakout social deduction game, has formed its own indie fund to help more games get made. It’s called Outersloth, which is just perfect, and it’s already backed a boatload of games.
Jun. 8, 2024
You can jump into the playtest for JPRG SacriFire right now
Get a taste of this pixelart JRPG over on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been waiting for a playtest for upcoming JRPG SacriFire, then we’ve got good news for you. As was just announced in theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase, SacriFire’s playtest is live now to give you a taste of the game ahead of launch.
Jun. 8, 2024
Arcane fans are shocked to see Vi as a cop - but League of Legends players want you to know that's been her job for 12 years
Who would’ve thought ‘The Piltover Enforcer’ would end up as an Enforcer in Piltover? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As hype for Arcane Season 2 starts to grow ahead of its release later this year, some fans are finding themselves shocked by the fate of one of its central characters. After the firstArcane Season 2 poster dropfocused on Vi and Jinx, a brief teaser snippet changed the focus slightly, onto Vi and Caitlyn.
Jun. 8, 2024
Be the guy in the chair and solve crimes in secret agent mystery The Operator, with a playable demo right now
Using cutting-edge software - and your own brain - to analyze data and crack FDI cases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest of a wave of ambitious mystery and detective games that have appeared on Steam across the last few years, The Operator puts players in the shoes of FDI agent Tanner - not a field agent, but the classic “guy in the chair”.
Jun. 8, 2024
Become a reluctant investigator and solve cases across a vibrant Indian setting in the adorable Detective Dotson
Explore, parkour, and wear disguises as you piece together clues to uncover a mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dotson always wanted to become an actor and star on the Bollywood scene, but after the mysterious death of his detective father he must play a new role to solve the case himself. As seen during theFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase, this adventure will take the reluctant detective through a vibrant Indian setting, where nothing is quite as it seems…
Jun. 8, 2024
Become a top cop and keep the city streets safe in '80s police sandbox The Precinct
The release date for this procedural action adventure has been revealed at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, and you don’t have long to wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Initially you’ll be patrolling the streets on foot, issuing parking tickets and busting low-level perps you encounter, but it won’t be long before the crimes escalate and you’ll be called in to deal with gang shootouts and daring bank robberies.
Jun. 8, 2024
Black Myth Wukong guides and how-tos for aspiring warriors
We can help those enjoying Black Myth Wukong with our expert guides When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Black Myth Wukong guides are here to help new players adjust to their journey to the west, with tips on combat, on exploration, quests, boss fights and more besides. You might think a game about being a monkey hitting things with a stick would be on the simpler side, but Black Myth Wukong has a surprising amount of nuance and complexity to it.
Jun. 8, 2024
Bodycam brings FPS action to an ultra-realistic world that has to be seen to be believed
The power of Unreal Engine 5 is being unleashed to create the first photorealistic multiplayer shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bodycam is being made by just two French developers at Reissad Studio, but if you’ve witnessed the exclusive trailer shown during theFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase then you may not have been able to believe your eyes. By harnessing the power of Unreal Engine 5 to produce highly detailed environments and combining it with clever video tricks such as image degradation and chromatic aberration through a fish-eye lens, brothers Luca and Leo have produced an effect that perfectly captures the view through an eponymous bodycam.
Jun. 8, 2024
Bogdan's Cross tells the tale of a shepherd boy who becomes a Templar... and also happens to be a cute bear
This interactive story just got revealed at the Future Games Show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bogdan’s Cross just got revealed at theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase. It tells the tale of the titular Bogdan, a very sweet-faced bear who starts life as a shepherd but is then adopted by the Templar Order. As he becomes quite the legendary knight, he must take on the source of darkness that’s threatening this world.
Jun. 8, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct stream – when it starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more
Here’s how to watch the Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our first look at the next Call of Duty game,Black Ops 6, is fast approaching thanks to the dedicated Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct taking place right after the Xbox Games Showcase on Sunday, which is likely to be one of the highlights ofSummer Game Festseason for CoD fans everywhere.
Jun. 8, 2024
Dead by Daylight dev says The Casting of Frank Stone came directly from fans asking for a single-player experience
“Our fans have been requesting quite a lot” says Behaviour Interactive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase, we’ve got some fresh new info about The Casting of Frank Stone - the upcoming single-player Dead by Daylight game that’s in development as a joint partnership between Behaviour Interactive and Supermassive Games. In an exclusive new interview, both Behaviour and Interactive and Supermassive Games help shed light on the hotly anticipated title, with Dave Richard, senior creative director at Behaviour Interactive, admitting that a single-player experience is something “our fans have been requesting quite a lot”.
Jun. 8, 2024
Dead Cells designer reveals their next game, a martial arts-infused pixel roguelike where you free a city from the clutches of crime syndicates
Tenjutsu is coming to PC and consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next game from the designer of the highly acclaimed roguelite Metroidvania, Dead Cells, has been revealed, and it looks incredibly promising. Revealed today during the Devolver Direct showcase, Tenjutsu might just be one of the coolest-looking roguelikes in the works right now, with a vibrant and bouncy pixel art style, and combat that looks super smooth.
Jun. 8, 2024
Death Stranding parcel delivery meets the X Games in Parcel Corps which now has a September release date
This September, you’ll be able to grind, spin, skid, and wallride to make deliveries on time in Parcel Corps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The stunt-riding deliver-‘em-up, Parcel Corps, is launching on all major platforms on September 3, as revealed at this year’s Future Games Show. The extreme delivery rider sim from developer Billy Goat Entertainment and publisher Secret Mode takes things up a notch by allowing you to perform death-defying stunts and gnarly moves to race across the vibrant streets of New Island.
Jun. 8, 2024
Deliver Us Home is the new game from the Deliver Us Moon dev, and this time they're launching a Kickstarter
Deliver Us Home is going the crowd-sourcing route for its sci-fi narrative adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer KeokeN Interactive just dropped the world premiere trailer for its next game, Deliver Us Home, as part of theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase. Unlike its previous two games - Deliver Us the Moon and Deliver Us Mars - Deliver Us Home will be launching as a Kickstarter campaign on June 11.
Jun. 8, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape's raid race is finally over after 19 hours, making it the MMO's longest first clear ever and finally breaking a record held for 6 years
Salvation’s Edge has been completed, but it took even longer than the first clear for the Last Wish raid When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It finally happened. After 19 long, grueling hours, a team has become the first to completeDestiny 2: The Final Shape’s big Salvation’s Edge raid, in what became the longest raid race in the MMO’s almost seven-year history.
Jun. 8, 2024
Devs behind beloved color-matching puzzler Grindstone and top-down soulslike Below reveal the spiritual successor to their beloved 15-year-old Nintendo DS game
Battle Vision Network has all the color-matching combos you might expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capybara Games has long been one of my favorite indie studios, but I didn’t expect the team’s next game to be throwing it back to a 15-year-old Nintendo DS cult classic. Capybara stole my heart with the time-rewinding shooter Super Time Force, the suffocatingly oppressive top-down soulslike Below, and the color-matching puzzler Grindstone, which became an instant hit on Apple Arcade thanks to its moreish loop and high-octane animation.
Jun. 8, 2024
Diabotical Rogue is a Quake-inspired online arena shooter with a roguelike spin
Yes, the Eggbots are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been looking for something to fill the arena shooter void in your life, Diabotical Rogue might just be the answer. You enter each scrap with the option of three base suits: The Scout comes with hookshot capabilities and can use a machine gun, revolver, heavy sniper, or shotgun; The Chunk can leap and slam into enemies and wield the rocket launcher, heavy machinegun, shaft, or blaster; and, perhaps best of all, is the Eggbot who can heal and carry the sub machinegun, e-pistol, crossbow, or machinegun.
Jun. 8, 2024
All new gameplay from The Relic: First Guardian asks how you'll choose to save the world
Master combat through upgrades and items in The Relic: First Guardian’s leveless action RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFuture Games Showhas revealed an all-new look at The Relic: First Guardian, with fresh gameplay showing off its action RPG semi-open world. The kingdom of Arsiltus is in ruins, and it’s up to you to master your skills and explore the world to uncover its secrets and bring peace back to its troubled lands.
Jun. 8, 2024
Don't like $70 games? Monster Hunter Wilds and Dragon's Dogma 2 publisher Capcom says wait 5 years and they'll all be $5
Price reductions are always on horizon… unless it’s a Nintendo game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas outlined its “basic strategy” for pricing new games, which includes slashing the price tag down to $10 or $5 after five years or so. The Resident Evil andMonster Hunter Wildspublisher said as much during its fiscal yearfinancial results Q&A. Capcom supposedly looks to “maximize the unit sales volume and profit” for newly released games over a five-year period.
Jun. 8, 2024
Electronic puzzler Linkito connects to a release date at the Future Game Show Summer Showcase
Build intricate circuits to solve puzzles, discover secrets, and reveal the dark truth about Albatross Technologies when Linkito launches on July 23 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Linkito is a puzzle game set in a ’50s era dystopia, where you work as an engineer in Albatown, the “last known bastion of civilization and progress” controlled by the shady Albatross Technologies.
Jun. 8, 2024
Escape a castaway's fate in this co-op brain-teaser, In Sink, exclusively revealed in the Future Games Show
It’s a gauntlet of escape rooms that’ll require two minds to crack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here we see that communication is key, as a big part of In Sink is the fact that two players each have their own info and clues and must coordinate in real time, rather like a combination of Myst, Escape Academy and Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes.
Jun. 8, 2024
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2024
Here’s everything that was announced during this year’s FGS Summer Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to add any games to your wishlists or check out the demos that dropped during the show, you can head to the Future Games Show Steam page. You can find it by searching ‘Future Games Show’ on Steam. Bogdan’s Cross
Jun. 8, 2024
Explore tombs with your friends when co-op puzzler Run From Mummies launches this Fall
Run From Mummies co-op puzzle action reveals release date in a new Future Games Show trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Key to surviving in this up to 4-player couch co-op tomb raid is your camera and itsunnecessarilybright flash. Using its light blasts you can interact with the world in a range of different ways - anything from triggering traps to killing dangerous scarabs and stunning pursuing mummies to make a quick getaway.
Jun. 8, 2024
Farlands' take on the cozy farming sim is No Man's Sky meets Stardew Valley
And there’s a demo available right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a brand new Stardew Valley-esque farming sim on the block, and this one is out of this world. Literally. Farlands is a cozy farming sim set in space, where you’re given a nifty little spaceship that gives you access to all other worlds for the ultimate resource collection mission.
Jun. 8, 2024
Former-BioWare and Dragon Age dev Mike Laidlaw gives us a closer look at his new action-adventure Eternal Strands
They hope “players will create synergies that we haven’t thought of” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yellow Brick Games has shed some fresh light on its design inspirations for Eternal Strands, along with some hopes they have for how players will experience the game. Speaking as part of theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase’s Expansion Pack, creative director Mike Laidlaw (of formerBioWareand Dragon Age fame) and Frederic St-Laurent, game director explained a little more about the upcoming action adventure with sandbox physics.
Jun. 8, 2024
Goat Simulator 3 reveals its "Multiverse of Nonsense" DLC at the Future Games Show with a cosmic trailer
Including a capybara wearing the Infinity Gauntlet on its head, because obviously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Goat Simulator 3 has debuted its new Multiverse-themed DLC at theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase, with a new premiere trailer that’s somehow even more bizarre and surreal than you’d expect to see from the Goat Simulator franchise. Entitled “Multiverse of Nonsense”, the trailer opens with a suitably dramatic shot that feels like a riff on everything from Fortnite to the MCU (if the title of the expansion didn’t give it away), as the Goat protagonist is dropped out of a rift in space-time to swoop down to a chaotic, patchwork island below - along with a bunch of other colourful characters.
Jun. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev teases a massive patch with over 100 changes and fixes, including Super Samples for level 6 missions and visible supply lines
The co-op third person shooter is only getting better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 has been on a self-improvement kick lately. Arrowhead just droppeda valuable hotfixand noted its plans to slow down and polish its futureWarbond equipmentreleases. It all reflects the developer’s self-proclaimed interest in integrating player feedback in a sort of careful,“doctor-patient” way. The co-op shooters' next patch might be the best demonstration of Arrowhead’s commitment to fans.
Jun. 8, 2024
Hideo Kojima says he’s been thinking about monkey action-RPG Black Myth: Wukong since it was revealed 4 years ago: “Finally, its release has been confirmed”
Black Myth: Wukong will release on PC and PS5 this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear designerHideo Kojimais just like us. He’s apparently delighted when he seesSummer Game Festhost Geoff Keighley roll the tape on a trailer for a video game he likes, so much so that he has no choice but to post about it. Case in point: Kojima took to Twitter after the show to express his excitement aboutBlack Myth: Wukong, a fantasy action role-playing game in which you get to be a monkey man.
Jun. 8, 2024
How to watch the PC Gaming Show – and what to expect
Here’s when the PC Gaming Show begins and where you can find a stream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The summer bonanza of announcement showcases is here, and that means it’s time for another PC Gaming Show to see what’s in store for personal computer enthusiasts. The PC Gaming Show is celebrating its tenth anniversary with a showcase featuring over 70 games, including behind-the-scenes studio visits and trailers fromupcoming PC games.
Jun. 8, 2024
I can’t wait to eviscerate my favourite Tyranids with chainswords and thunder hammers in Space Marine 2
With gory melee-shooter action set in the 41st millennium, Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is one to watch! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With bolters and blood-soaked power armor, theFuture Games Showgives us another look at the gnarly, grimdark action of Space Marine 2, and it’s one of our ones to watch! As a Tyranid fan, I’m strangely eager to grab a chainsword and start cutting down some of my favourite alien horrors in Space Marine 2.
Jun. 8, 2024
I was already kinda down for Enotria's Italian soulslike, and now I've seen its trident-blunderbuss, I'm all in
Get blasted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anticipated soulslike Enotria: The Last Song was already garnering plenty of attention, and now that I’ve seen its latest trailer, I think I’m locked all the way in. In a new trailer atSummer Game Fest, we got a closer look at Enotria, which has been gradually gathering steam over the past few months.
Jun. 8, 2024
In this open-world tactical RPG that parodies medieval times, being the worst is for the best
Happy Bastards is available to wishlist on Steam now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Happy Bastards is an open-world tactical RPG set in a medieval parody where being the worst sort of commander gets the best results. Unveiled during theFuture Games Show’s Summer Showcasewith a trailer, we start with a rather pristine-looking chap walking through a village ahead of a ragtag group of mercenaries.
Jun. 8, 2024
Kamaeru is the froggy-themed Stardew Valley-like cozy sim I never knew I needed - and it's out right now
Hip-hop your way to Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An early personal highlight ofSummer Game Festhas landed: an adorable frog sanctuary sim called Kamaeru, which has hopped into release and right into my Steam cart. Sometimes, a cozy new game catches my eye and I absolutely need it - right now is one of those times. Humble Reeds just released its whimsical indie sim Kamaeru, a wholesome experience in which you oversee a completely customizable sanctuary for frogs.
Jun. 8, 2024
Let us know what you think of the Future Games Show and you could win a brand-new PC with an NVIDIA 4070 graphics card
Give us your thoughts and you could nab yourself a massive boost to your setup courtesy of iBUYPOWER When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re now into our fourth year of hosting theFuture Games Show, and while we’re really proud of everything we’ve accomplished, we want to hear from you, beloved viewers, how we could make itevenbetter. The survey will take about 5 minutes to complete, and we want to know what platforms you enjoy playing games on and whether you’re an avid watcher of gaming events like the Future Games Show.
Jun. 8, 2024
Mandragora is a The Witcher meets Ori and the Blind Forest monster-killing Metroidvania that releases later this year
Test your skills in this beautiful 2.5D Metroidvania Soulslike fantasy RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The beautiful 2.5D Metroidvania meets Soulslike, Mandragora, has shown off more of its sword-slashing, monster-killing gameplay at this year’sFuture Games Show. Along with the new look at the game, developer Primal Game Studio also confirmed a release window targeting later this year, with new publishing partner Knights Peak.
Jun. 8, 2024
Mech-based survival adventure First Dwarf gets an exclusive Early Access release date announcement
As revealed during the Future Games Show Summer Showcase, your journey to save the dwarven kingdom begins on June 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news, everyone. A violent conflict has left Planet Driftland shattered into pieces, with the dwarves being the only survivors remaining. Now resources are running out, and it’s up to you as the titular First Dwarf to forge a path ahead to the floating islands in search of materials to rebuild the dwarven kingdom.
Jun. 8, 2024
Move over, sex update: Cult of the Lamb finally getting local co-op in August, allowing you to take on the roguelike's whole campaign with a friend
Unholy Alliance will introduce new abilities, powers, secrets and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been confirmed that Massive Monster’s beloved rogueliteCult of the Lambis getting its next free update very soon, and it’s a big one. Revealed today during the Devolver Direct presentation, the update is titled Unholy Alliance, and you might already be able to guess what the main feature is from the name.
Jun. 8, 2024
My 2025 wishlist just got bigger thanks to this sci-fi horror action game from the Hyper Light Drifter devs, inspired by platform fighters like Super Smash Bros
Possessor(s) is coming to PC and consoles next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Possessor(s) was revealed today during the Devolver Direct showcase, and is set to bring with it spooky sci-fi horror vibes and a deep, interconnected world. Players will step into the shoes of the ‘host’, Luca, as well as her counterpart Rehm, as they journey through a quarantined mega-city that’s been destroyed by a mysterious interdimensional catastrophe.
Jun. 8, 2024
My love of Manor Lords has me excited to play the new free prologue for this upcoming city builder all about rescuing fantasy creatures and restoring magic
Who could say no to those eyes? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As theSummer Game Festunfolds, it’s hard not to acknowledge all the stunning indie reveals - and the Wholesome Direct’s city builder Fantastic Haven is certainly no exception. Manor Lords has taken off, especially after itsfirst official patchrecently, and it’s created an insatiable hunger within me for more city-building chaos.
Jun. 8, 2024
My most-anticipated puzzle game of 2024 from the Behind the Frame devs finally has a release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Rollin is the US Managing Editor at GamesRadar+. With over 16 years of online journalism experience, Rollin has helped provide coverage of gaming and entertainment for brands like IGN, Inverse, ComicBook.com, and more. While he has approximate knowledge of many things, his work often has a focus on RPGs and animation in addition to franchises like Pokemon and Dragon Age.
Jun. 8, 2024
Nikoderiko is channeling Spyro and Crash Bandicoot with its co-op platforming and epic boss battles
Charming, retro-vibes, platformer debuts in Future Games Show Summer Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nikoderiko: The Magical World just got announced at theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase. Developer VEA Games has absolutely nailed the cartoon-esque platformer vibe that channels the likes of Spyro the Dragon and Crash Bandicoot. It’s even got David Wise on board for the musical score, whose previous work includes Donkey Kong Country and Battletoads.
Jun. 8, 2024
Nobody Wants to Die explores what happens to future society when death is no longer a concern
Investigate the mysterious murders of the city’s elite to uncover the dark secrets of New York in 2329 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the dystopian world of Nobody Wants to Die, immortality is now achievable – but it comes at a price, and somebody has to pay for it. The year is 2329 and New York City has become a walled-in haven soaked in neon, complete with tightly-packed skyscrapers, flying cars, and a decapitated Statue of Liberty.
Jun. 8, 2024
Once Human gives post-apocalyptic survival a supernatural twist in a world full of wild mutations
It’s up to you to save the future of mankind and reclaim the world from the Deviations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following an apocalyptic event in which extra-terrestrial Stardust has contaminated the world, Metas are the last remaining humans who have become one with the alien substance. As a Meta you must explore the Nalcott Continent across a wide range of environments, surviving by hunting, fishing, and growing crops, while gathering materials to craft custom equipment.
Jun. 8, 2024
Parkour your way out of the corporate underworld to reclaim your soul in Hell of an Office
If you want to escape the job from Hell then you’ll need to complete a series of satanic speedruns through fast-paced platforming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There may be times where you hate your job or feel like you have the boss from Hell, but that’s more than just a vibe here in Hell of an Office as you’ve signed an employment contract with the Devil himself.
Jun. 8, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is getting its biggest expansion yet, a game-sized DLC covering the JRPG's epilogue - and it's dropping right before Metaphor: ReFantazio
Episode Aigis is almost here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio isn’t the only JRPG receiving exciting news from Atlus this week it seems -Persona 3 Reload’s biggest and final expansion now has an official release date. The final of thePersona 3 Reload DLC packs, Episode Aigis, is coming soon, with Atlus now revealing that it’s launching on September 10.
Jun. 8, 2024
Pneumata unleashes its Outlast meets Condemned psychological survival horror this summer
An all new gameplay trailer finally pins down a release date for Pneumata When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer lays bare the terror loose in Clover Hill. As a detective investigating a range of murders, it’s down to you to find out what’s going on in this tense psychological survival horror. Mixing together games like Resident Evil 7, Outlast, and Condemned, Pneumata sees you trying to uncover the terror plaguing the town of Clover Hill in Milton, Missouri.
Jun. 8, 2024
Pokemon-style pixel art meets flower-powered Tamagotchi in this new slice-of-life RPG
Petal Runner looks like the best Pokemon x Tamagotchi crossover in years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say that a whole bunch of what wasrevealed during Summer Game Fest Liveand the subsequent associated showcases was extremely up my alley – did you seethe hardcore climbing sim Cairn? Lord have mercy – but few have grabbed me by the collar the way that the upcoming “Game Boy-era Pokemon meets Tamagotchi made from flowers” RPG Petal Runner has.
Jun. 8, 2024
Prepare to reel in more horrors from the deep this August in Dredge's second expansion, The Iron Rig
Ironhaven is a new area location on Dredge’s map, providing more quests, lore, and rewards for your catches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cosmic horror, fish-‘em-all game, Dredge, is getting a new expansion on August 15, centered around the mysterious Ironhaven rig that has arrived in the sea. As revealed at theFuture Games Show, “The Iron Rig” is the second premium expansion for Black Salt Games’ award-winning debut title, joining The Pale Reach expansion with its icy waters.
Jun. 8, 2024
Reliable leaker says Kingdom Hearts 4 is targeting a 2026 release, and that the RPG looks "different now than it did when it was revealed"
We may still have a very long wait ahead of us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been over two years since we saw the reveal trailer forKingdom Hearts 4, but unfortunately for anyone itching to dive into the next RPG inSquare Enix’s beloved series, it sounds like we might still have a long time to wait. It goes without saying that Kingdom Hearts fans have been desperate for more news ever since its reveal, and no one can blame them.
Jun. 8, 2024
Retro-inspired knockout Big Boy Boxing offers up a heavyweight new trailer where you're only three hits from being KO'ed
Cuphead and Punch Out have both left their mark on this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boss Rush Fighter Big Boy Boxing stings like a bee with a new trailer unveiled at theFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase. Inspired by the retro classic Punch Out, and with the exaggerated animated stylings of games like Cuphead, Big Boy Boxing challenges you to fight your way to the title through an array of extremely colorful opponents.
Jun. 8, 2024
Road-trippin', choice-makin' action game Dustborn pre-orders go live now ahead of August launch
Future Games Show Summer Showcase showcases new trailer with fresh gameplay and that all-important release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dustborn, a brand new action-adventure focused on narrative choices and the power of words, just got a brand new gameplay trailer at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase. In Dustborn, you’ll be trekking across an alt-history America with a stolen package and your rag-tag crew.
Jun. 8, 2024
Sally puts Stardew Valley aboard Howl's Moving Castle to create one the coziest life sims I've ever seen, and you can play it right now
“Pick out a cute outfit, come as you are, and make some friends” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s Wholesome Direct returns as part of theSummer Game Fest, gracing us with both a brand-new release window and a free demo to play now for the upcoming life sim Sally. Sally may just be the coziest life sim I’ve seen - and I’ve seen a lot of them, trust me.
Jun. 8, 2024
Sounds like the weaker Xbox Series S has struck again: Black Myth Wukong delayed on Xbox until "it meets our quality standards"
Details on the Xbox version of the hotly anticipated action RPG are coming “later” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - June 8:Black Myth: Wukong developer Game Science has confirmed in anFAQdated June 8 that the Xbox version of the upcoming Soulslike action RPG has indeed been delayed due to quality concerns, which certainly reads like a nice way of saying the Xbox Series S, the weakest system on the platform list, is struggling to run this thing.
Jun. 8, 2024
Starship Troopers: Extermination lets you stand on a persistent mountain of bug corpses in its new update
Carnage on Planet X-11 is really practicing what it preaches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starship Troopers: Extermination just showed off its bug-stacking, carnage-filled new update at theFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase. In a new trailer, project lead Peter Maurice introduced Starship Troopers: Extermination’s 0.8.0 update. Dubbed Carnage of Planet X-11, the new update will take you to its titular-location, nestled mysteriously among the rings of a gas giant.
Jun. 8, 2024
StarVaders is an enticing mecha roguelike tactical deck-building shooter tipped as one to watch by Balatro's creators
And it’s out next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for StarVaders just dropped atThe Future Game Shows' Summer Showcase, showcasing its card-based action, only you’re playing said cards from the huge mecha and blasting swarms of alien invaders to smithereens before you’re sent packing. You’re placed on a grid, and you need to stop the procedurally-generated alien swarms from reaching Earth and devouring humanity (no pressure).
Jun. 8, 2024
Steampunk Metroidvania Clockwork Ambrosia serves up waves of mechs and an endless amount of weapon and mod combinations to dismantle them with, and you can try it on Steam
Clockwork Ambrosia has the kind of throwback aesthetics I’ll be thinking about for weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clockwork Ambrosia is an endearingly retro-looking Metroidvania with steampunk aesthetics and a penchant for mech dismantling that you can play right now. The soon-to-be-released Steam game appeared at theFuture Games Show, offering a tease of what it’s all about. You play as an itinerant airship engineer called Irish who wants to escape the biomes of Aspida after a near-miss airship crash.
Jun. 8, 2024
Strategy game Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream gets gorgeous reveal trailer at Future Games Show
This top-down stealth strategy game is an atmospheric feast for the eyes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream was revealed at the Future Games Show with a spectacular trailer that shows a mix of on-the-run tension, clashing loyalties, and stealth-strategy gameplay. Brought to us by Nordcurrent Labs, the game features three playable protagonists - Alva, Hanna and Sebastian - each with their own abilities and talents to help them get through the perils ahead.
Jun. 8, 2024
Super Mario and Fall Guys collide in this adorable party game where no two races are the same
Run Out looks like the perfect game to enjoy with a couple of your friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Run Out is a cute and colorful party game that mashes together Super Mario and Fall Guys influences and it’s coming to PC this year. Revealed atThe Future Games ShowSummer Showcase with an endearingly chaotic trailer that’s giving Fall Guys energy, this one uses procedural generation to ensure that no two races are the same.
Jun. 8, 2024
Survival MMO Dune Awakening is set in an alternate timeline where Paul Atreides' mother never disobeyed her Bene Gesserit overlords and there is no Lisan al Gaib
Meet Ariste Atreides When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We already knewDune Awakeningwould take place in an alternate timeline, but today the devs revealed the nature of the new story and how it differs from what we’ve seen in the books and movies. It all starts with one simple change: Paul Atreides is never born. His mother, Jessica, decides to follow the Bene Gesserit’s demands and have a daughter.
Jun. 8, 2024
Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection is a fully 3D roguelike remake, coming this summer
Save the Princess - again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Tama, you failed in your responsibility to protect Koko, and now you’ll do anything to bring your fallen friend back from the dead - including facing off against the minions of the mystical Necromancer. As you journey through this roguelike dungeon, you’ll use your sword to turn your enemies into allies.
Jun. 8, 2024
The Anbernic RG Cube is a handheld for retro purists, but it’s also the answer to my DS problems
It’s hip to be square When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gaming primarily happens on widescreens these days, but the Anbernic RG cube is a handheld hellbent on bringing classic aspect ratios back. Don’t get me wrong, the legacy of square screens still lives on through Game Boy-inspired devices that target early ‘90s emulation. However, Anbernic’s latest device is one of the first that mashes controls similar to that of the Steam Deck andAsusROG Ally together with a 1:1 display.
Jun. 8, 2024
The cozy adventure game of my dreams blends Animal Crossing with Zelda: Link's Awakening - and it's getting a demo soon
Don’t pinch me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spice Link’s Awakening up with a bit of Animal Crossing flair, and you may just end up with Littlelands. The whimsical indie gem headed by just two developers, Rafael Martín and Kyle Creamer, offers a magical world in which you can do a bit of everything - catch some creepy crawlies with your bug net, craft yummy dishes, explore for treasure, farm juicy berries, fish, forage, and more.
Jun. 8, 2024
The M3GAN and Get Out production company is investing so heavily in games that it's created the ultimate lineup for horror genre fans
Six new games, from pixel farming sims to a new Sam Barlow-directed FMV adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a good chance you’ve seen the Blumhouse Productions logo flash before any number of famous horror flicks from the last 20 years, but the company is now extending its hit-making horror formula to the games space. Blumhouse Productions has been behind some of the biggest horror hits from the last two decades, including the killer robo-ballerina romp M3GAN, all the found-footage murders seen in Paranormal Activity, the rebooted Halloweens, M.
Jun. 8, 2024
This psychedelic roguelike is a real-time bullet hell in one moment and a turn-based strategy in the next
Enter the Chronosphere is one for the Steam Wishlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This time-bending roguelike blends some of my favorite genres in ways few often do. As shown off atThe Future Games Show’s Summer Showcase, Enter the Chronosphere is a psychedelic roguelike that shifts between real-time action and turn-based tactics, offering a bullet hell experience you can pause without needing to press, well, the pause button.
Jun. 8, 2024
This spooky farming sim is just like Stardew Valley, if it had "supernatural serial killers" that harvest villager's organs while you harvest your crops
When creepy and cozy collide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofSummer Game Fest’s opening night highlights was Blumhouse’s spooktacular horror showcase, which included a creepy spin on Stardew Valley – Grave Seasons. With a penchant for all things cozy and hundreds of hours in Stardew Valley, I’ve been hoping for a new farming sim with some flair that other titles of the genre don’t have - and now my dreams have seemingly come true.
Jun. 8, 2024
This top-down 2D action game is a biopunk spin on Japanese mythology from a hip-hop crew that's coming to Steam later this year
Sonokuni promises hip hop-infused 2D action and death on a single hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonokuni blends a biopunk take on Japanese mythology with the sort of hip hop-infused 2D action that could only come from creators Don Yasa Crew, a musical act itself. As showcased in a new trailer atThe Future Game Show’s Summer Showcase, this one features plenty of throwback 2D action that’ll put you in mind of games gone by.
Jun. 8, 2024
This toy-based RTS game gets you to physically draw your troop formations like a sandpit battleplan, and you can play it now on Steam
Toy Tactics lets you create your own battle formations for legions of martial minifigures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Strategy game Toy Tactics shows off more quirky minifigure action in a new trailer at theFuture Games Show, and it’s available now in early access. Published by Joystick Ventures and developed by Kraken Empire, Toy Tactics is a whimsical real-time strategy game that has you hand draw your commands for all sorts of wobbly minifigure units.
Jun. 8, 2024
This XCOM-inspired strategy game intertwines World War 2 events with personal narratives, and you play the Steam demo now
Forgotten But Unbroken, from sim masters Microprose, shoots for realism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for a fix of XCOM with a helping of World War 2-inspired realism and true stories, Forgotten But Unbroken is here with a Steam demo in hand. As shown off duringThe Future Games Show’s Summer Showcase, Forgotten but Unbroken is a turn-based strategy game that invites plenty of comparisons to XCOM itself – with soldiers dotted around a map ready to be moved or ordered to take an action.
Jun. 8, 2024
Try not to get too distracted as you explore the five dimensional world of Screenbound
Enter a quantum space where 2D and 3D adventures combine to discover the secrets hidden within When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever discovered a handheld game that you were unable to put down, then you’ll absolutely relate to the experience of Screenbound, as seen during theFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase. It all starts when you stumble upon a strange quantum device in the garage that was created by your mother, and when you investigate further it teleports you off to a strange land where nothing is quite as it seems.
Jun. 8, 2024
Viral $10,000+ Summer Game Fest billboard paying respects to fallen Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall studios nearly put Xbox boss Phil Spencer on blast, but "it's about the people, our friends who got laid off"
The tribute is “way cooler than just throwing up an ad for one of our games,” says the CEO of the publisher behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A billboard paying tribute to shuttered game studios and “everyone laid off” was placed right outside one of the most popular hotels aroundSummer Game Fest, after the CEO of game publisher New Blood Interactive decided it’d be “way cooler than just throwing up an ad for one of our games.
Jun. 8, 2024
With 20-player jailbreaks, the new game from the viral creator of Choo-Choo Charles might be the next Lethal Company-sized multiplayer hit
Jellybean koala bears escape prison, get high, and cause chaos in CuffBust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the creator of viral horror game Choo-Choo Charles comes CuffBust, a game that invites you to bust those cuffs and escape prison with up to 20 other jellybean-colored koala bears - and it looks outrageous enough to become the next viral multiplayer hit, following in the footsteps of Lethal Company and Content Warning.
Jun. 8, 2024
Xbox Games Showcase 2024 stream - when it starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what’s likely to prove a highlight of theSummer Game Fest schedule, It’s nearly time for the Xbox Games Showcase stream, so here’s everything you need to know about it, including when and where you can watch it. Microsoftis keeping its cards close to its chest, saying we can expect “a first look at new games fromXbox Game Studios, leading creators, and partners from around the globe.
Jun. 8, 2024
AntonBlast is a destructive GBA-inspired platformer that lets you blow apart levels to destroy Satan - and there's new demo out right now
The new demo features two levels and a brand new playable character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The spirit of Wario Land lives on in AntonBlast, and there’s a brand new demo available for the upcoming platformer available right now. We coveredAntonBlast and its Game Boy Advance platforming influencesearlier this year in a new Nintendo Indie Showcase, and now the hot new indie platformer is back with another trailer at theThe Future Game Shows' Summer Showcase.
Jun. 7, 2024
13 years after its zombie-smashing predecessor, the Chivalry devs bring back a Left 4 Dead contender with No More Room In Hell 2
No More Room In Hell 2 is releasing in early access this Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost 13 years after the release of the zombie-smashing co-op action game No More Room In Hell, its sequel, No More Room In Hell 2,finallyhas an early access release date. Anyway, it’s planned to release into early access at just the right time of year, as it’s currently planned to launch this Halloween.
Jun. 7, 2024
2 years later, Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P is "really torn" over whether removing one of the MMO community's most beloved skills was the right call
Could we see “Kaiten 2” one day? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A couple of years have passed since Final Fantasy 14 infamously axed the Samurai’s Kaiten ability, but it’s still on everyone’s mind - including the director’s own. While attending aFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrail previewevent, GamesRadar+ spoke to director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida regarding the Samurai job and its long-lost Kaiten ability.
Jun. 7, 2024
2K Games teased another entry in one of its "biggest and most beloved franchises" - and it now seems to be strategy juggernaut Civilization 7
Sorry, Bioshock and Borderlands fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Publisher 2K Games has seemingly spoiled its own impending Civilization 7 reveal. Earlier today, the 2K Games officialwebsitefeatured a banner and logo forSid Meier’s Civilization 7on the front page, alongside text that read “Coming Soon.” Nonfunctional links to “Wishlist Now” and “Watch Trailer” were also on the website - but all evidence of a Civilization 7 has since been scrubbed from the page.
Jun. 7, 2024
32 cozy movies for a rainy day
If the rain has canceled your plans, cozy up with a blanket and these amazing movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some days, when you hear thunder roll and watch solid gray clouds block the sun, you know there’s only one thing to do: Get under the covers and watch a movie. But which movies are actually the best for watching on a rainy day?
Jun. 7, 2024
4 years after releasing on PC, Valorant is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X/S - and you can play a beta next week
It’ll only be available in select regions to begin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valorant is coming to consoles in an ongoing open beta next week on June 14, and it’ll feature gameplay custom-built for controllers. The beta will be available in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Japan on June 14. After this, Riot will monitor the ongoing beta and assess whether it can bring Valorant to consoles in other regions around the world.
Jun. 7, 2024
8 years after it ended, a beloved animated show may be in talks for revival at Disney
There may be more Gravity Falls on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eight years after its final season, there may be more Gravity Falls on the way atDisney. “We’re in conversations with Alex [Hirsch, creator and voice actor],” Disney TV boss Meredith Roberts toldThe Direct. “He’s about to publish a book with Disney on his project. And we also do some shorts.
Jun. 7, 2024
A noted Knights of the Old Republic fan, The Acolyte showrunner would love to bring the fan-favorite Star Wars RPG to life: "It would be a really interesting story"
With a focus on KOTOR 2’s Kreia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars' newest streaming series offers us a glimpse of what a galaxy far, far away looked like about 130 years before we were first introduced to it, the earliest we’ve ever seen of the universe in live-action, but the show’s creator eventually wants to stretch things all the way back to the Knights of the Old Republic era.
Jun. 7, 2024
A Quiet Place prequel star Lupita Nyong'o thinks the franchise could "go on forever"
Exclusive: A Quiet Place: Day One star Lupita Nyong’o thinks the franchise has plenty more to cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Quiet Placeis expanding its world with a prequel later this month, starring Lupita Nyong’o and Joseph Quinn. The new entry in the horror franchise takes the action back to the first day of the invasion as we find out how the world when quiet.
Jun. 7, 2024
A wacky Bigfoot comedy starring Jesse Eisenberg and executive produced by Ari Aster might actually be one of this year's most touching movies
Big Screen Spotlight | Sasquatch Sunset, starring Jesse Eisenberg and Riley Keough, is an unconventional movie that defies expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sasquatch Sunsetis an unconventional movie. The only characters are sasquatches, who spend their days mating, scratching their crotches, and beating trees with sticks. There’s no dialogue, either: the creatures grunt, whine, and yell, but they don’t speak.
Jun. 7, 2024
After 10,000 years, Power Rangers finally has the TMNT-style beat-em-up it deserves
Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind is a throwback to the most classic beat-em-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have been a lot of Power Rangers games over the years, but not many of them have been worth your time. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita’s Rewind looks well suited to change that. It looks a lot like the excellent TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, but there’s no actual development lineage there.
Jun. 7, 2024
After 22 years, the cult classic shooter based on the greatest horror movie of all time gets the second chance it's always deserved in The Thing: Remastered
The Thing: Remastered will bring you back to John Carpenter’s classic world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Announced today as part of IGN Live, The Thing: Remastered is out later this year, upgrading the original for modern platforms. On PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X, the game will boast support for 4K 120 FPS action, and it looks like all platforms - including PS4, Xbox One, and Switch - will enjoy the benefits of improved lighting, models, textures, and animations.
Jun. 7, 2024
Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC is coming June 8, and it offers something desperately missing from the core game
Remedy talks making Jesse Faden, Tim Breaker, and Rose Marigold (sort of) playable in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s a synopsis of each of the Alan Wake 2: Night Springs DLC episodes, and then we’ll touch base with Remedy to get some exclusive details on the expansion. Let’s get weird with it Let’s start withTime Breaker, the episode that focuses on a ‘multiversal hero’ played by one Shawn Ashmore.
Jun. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player loses Honor Mode save deep into Act 3, only to be rescued after Larian reconstructs a "custom save file" for them
Support teams to the rescue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios continues to prove its one of the best companies in the business by manually reconstructing one player’s lostBaldur’s Gate 3save file. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a pretty massive game on all fronts. There’s boatloads of dialogue, tons of characters, and a near-untraceable number of cascading choices. But that also means the game is doubly susceptible to unexpected bugs like, let’s say, your main character inexplicably disappearing during the game’s final act.
Jun. 7, 2024
Battle Aces is a "RTS game for everyone" that aims to bring "the core fun" of the genre like how "World of Warcraft did for MMOs"
Its closed beta will begin on Steam very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s called Battle Aces, and it was shown off with an exceptionally cool animated trailer showcasing some of the characters and plenty of fast-paced flying and gunfighting. After that, we also saw a gameplay reveal and got some further details from David Kim, senior game director at Uncapped Games.
Jun. 7, 2024
Black Myth: Wukong collector's edition revealed at $400 - and a 40-centimeter figure is just the start
The $169 deluxe edition is no slouch either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Black Myth: Wukong collector’s edition is here, andthe most-wishlisted game on Steamis serving up an expectedly lavish selection of goodies ahead of its August 20 launch on PS5 and PC - and, now at a later date following a quiet delay, on Xbox. Edition and pre-order details dropped during today’sSummer Game Fest Live showcase.
Jun. 7, 2024
Blumhouse Games' debut project Fear the Spotlight seems like it could be the unpredictable survival horror/cozy game mash-up of my dreams
The 90s inspired narrative game will land on all platforms later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blumhouse Games, a new publisher from Five Nights at Freddy’s movie producer Jason Blum, has released a trailer at Day of the Devs for its debut title Fear the Spotlight. The lo-fi narrative horror game looks like what would happen if The Baby-Sitters Club held a seance, and I can’t wait to find out what mystic mouse trap teen girls are getting themselves into this time.
Jun. 7, 2024
Civilization 7 has been confirmed for real, and it's coming to PC and consoles simultaneously next year
A big new step for the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civilization 7has just been announced after being leaked earlier today. As you can probably imagine, the reveal trailer for Civilization 7 was filled with all sorts of history societies and leaders facing off against each other, for the chance to go down in history as a great ruler.
Jun. 7, 2024
Destiny 2 Salvation's Edge Raid release time and when you can play
The Salvation’s Edge Raid to cap off Destiny 2 The Final Shape is almost here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Destiny 2 Salvation’s Edge Raid is the one for all the marbles, as Guardian fireteams will delve deep into the Witness’s base in the Pale Heart to beat it once and for all, preventing the Final Shape. It will no doubt be one of the greatest challenges ever inDestiny 2, so god-slaying Guardians need to come prepared at the right power level and with the right builds and gear on June 7.
Jun. 7, 2024
Destiny 2 The Final Shape randomly makes raids and dungeons way harder, but disables controversial Surge modifiers for the Salvation's Edge raid race
The Salvation’s Edge raid is now live, without Surges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 developerBungieannouncedon Twitter (X)that its new Salvation’s Edge raid race will not contain the unpopular Surges, special modifiers that provide a noticeable damage boost for specific weapons. Players have been worried that Surges would prove too restrictive since Bungie released The Final Shape expansion on June 4.
Jun. 7, 2024
Diablo 4 March of the Goblins and Mother's Blessing explained
The Diablo 4 Goblin event is underway but things haven’t started smoothly, so here’s what you need to know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 March of the Goblins and Mother’s Blessing are in-game events tied to the anniversary celebrations currently taking place. It’s been a whole year sinceDiablo 4first launched, so Blizzard are marking this milestone with two weeks of increased loot and XP, along with a selection of free Anniversary Event Rewards that are available to claim.
Jun. 7, 2024
EA says it's "still working on" Skate 4 as it shows off pre-pre-alpha footage in bizarre SGF trailer ahead of console playtest this fall
This certainly was a look at the new game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What we did see was people - you guessed it - skating around. They were doing all sorts of really cool and chaotic tricks, the kind that I definitely haven’t forgotten the name to, but also there were people just straight-up rolling like cannonballs down slopes and steps, for some reason.
Jun. 7, 2024
Everything announced at Summer Game Fest Live
All the trailers, announcements, updates and more out of Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ll keep this live blog updated with more tidbits out of Summer Game Fest so keep us bookmarked! So let’s count down to the big showcase by running through some of the things we expect to see, and some that we really hope make an appearance.
Jun. 7, 2024
FC 24 Season 7 Ladder Players list and how to unlock them all
Get Steven Gerrard for free with our FC 24 Season 7 Ladder Players guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How do I get FC 24 Season 7 Ladder Players? To gradually unlock them, go to the Objectives tab in FC 24 and tick off as many tasks you can find offering XP. The first player, Boris Cespedes, requires just 1,000 XP, while you need to build all the way to 35,000 XP to earn Hungarian legend Ferenc Puskas.
Jun. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 6 is one of the few games RPG icon Tetsuya Nomura feels he "could have done a better job on" – "I don't really feel that way about many other games"
Nomura “tried to do everything I could” during the JRPG’s development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixveteran Tetsuya Nomura has spoken out about his experience working on Final Fantasy 6, and although he has a “strong attachment” to the JRPG, to this day he feels that there are parts of it that he “could’ve done a better job on.
Jun. 7, 2024
Former Dragon Age lead thinks The Veilguard being more similar to Mass Effect was "inevitable," but it "likely means good things for gameplay"
We’re seeing 15 minutes of gameplay next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Dragon Age lead writer thinks the series having “a closer alignment with Mass Effect’s style was inevitable,” but it could mean good things for gameplay. Yesterday,BioWare revealed Dragon Age: The Veilguard, the game formerly known as Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, and announced that 15 minutes of gameplay would be coming next week on June 11.
Jun. 7, 2024
FromSoftware fever grows as Elden Ring and Dark Souls director Hidetaka Miyazaki is spotted in Los Angeles ahead of SGF
Rise, ye Tarnished When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a tweet, journalist Ainsley Bowden said that he’d bumped into Miyazaki in his hotel, potentially alongside FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao. Given the relatively rare cadence of Miyazaki’s public appearances in the West, it would seem that the pair’s presence in Los Angeles ahead ofSummer Game Festlater today and the Xbox Showcase on Sunday has sparked some significant attention.
Jun. 7, 2024
Gen V creator reveals how The Boys spin-off will move forward without late star Chance Perdomo
“It’s very heavy and it’s really emotionally difficult for the cast” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V co-creator Eric Kripke has confirmed how The Boys spin-off will address Chance Perdomo’s passing inseason 2. In a new interview withTV Line, the writer revealed that Perdomo’s character Andre Anderson will die in the next batch of episodes, as the idea of recasting the role was even more painful for both cast and crew.
Jun. 7, 2024
Good Diablo 4 Season 4 vibes keep coming as Steam reviews recover to 'Mostly Positive' and the action-RPG hits a new all-time peak
77% of recent user reviews have praised Blizzard’s recovering game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is enjoying a renaissance with a new high Steam user review score and peak concurrent player count. After a rocky life for the better part of a year, Diablo 4 looks to have genuinely turned a corner for good, thanks in no small part to Blizzard listening to players' pleas and making Season 4 near-universally loved by the community.
Jun. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says Arrowhead will "likely circle back on all the content," so you might be able to grab that Malevelon Creek cape you missed
He’s not sure when or how it’ll happen, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you missed out onHelldivers 2’s limited-time Malevelon Creek cape, fear not, as Arrowhead’s newly appointed CEO has reassured players that “we’ll likely circle back on all the content” eventually, giving Helldivers everywhere a chance to pick up what they missed. Since its launch, Helldivers 2 has been very generous with its distribution of content, with Warbonds containing new unlockables like armor, weapons, and emotes all available forever, so you can get everything from them regardless of when you started playing.
Jun. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says devs can have a doctor-patient relationship with their communities: "The patient is wrong, but they are also still in pain"
Metaphorical pain, because Helldivers is just a video game, you see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s CEO has explained that developer Arrowhead Studios has a somewhat doctor-patient relationship with players. No, the Helldivers 2 studio isn’t going to start patching up your busted knee or taking your temperature. But in the same way that patients sometimesGoogletheir symptoms and come up with incorrect diagnoses before a hospital appointment, Helldivers 2 players can sometimes think up unworkable fixes to in-game problems.
Jun. 7, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy didn't have the beloved books' iconic sport, but Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions does and it's officially coming this year
Hogwarts Legacy 2, who? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsSummer Game Festtakes off, first looks and release dates are rolling in - including one long-awaited reveal regarding Hogwarts Legacy’s sporty successor, Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions. While it’s been a good year since thenew Harry Potter game all about Quidditchwas first brought to light,Warner Bros. Gameshasn’t shared all that much since.
Jun. 7, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 review: "This brutal return evokes the golden era of Game of Thrones"
Game of Thrones’ redemption arc continues with House of the Dragon season 2, a brutal return for the fantasy epic that sets up a tantalizing conflict where no one is safe. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. House of the Dragon season 2episodes 1-4 were made available for review.
Jun. 7, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner says he's most proud of Daemon's story in season 2 as he teases the Targaryen's "haunted past"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal says he’s “excited” for fans to see more of Daemon in House of the Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal has revealed which part of season 2 he’s the most proud of – and it’s exploring Daemon Targaryen’s “haunted past”. “The story that I’m most particularly proud of this year is Daemon’s story,” Condal tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresThe Boys season 4on the cover.
Jun. 7, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner teases "a ton" of new dragons in season 2: "I think we have outdone ourselves"
Exclusive: Ryan Condal teases new dragons in House of the Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2has plenty more fire and blood in store for us – and, you’ll be pleased to know, more dragons, too. “We have a whole ton more this season, with new personalities and colors, silhouettes and sounds and behaviours, and all these things,” showrunner Ryan Condal teases in the new issue ofSFX magazine, which featuresThe Boys season 4on the cover.
Jun. 7, 2024
How to complete the Destiny 2 Alone in the Dark quest and find Ghosts
Find lost Ghosts in the Destiny 2 Alone in the Dark quest and get rewards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Destiny 2 Alone in the Dark quest, you need to help Micah-10 rescue lost Ghosts across the Pale Heart in exchange for some nice weapon rewards. Alone in the Dark can be repeated as many times as you want inDestiny 2to help you unlock the Pale Heart weapon patterns.
Jun. 7, 2024
How to enter the correct password in Wuthering Waves
Find the Wuthering Waves password in Yinlin’s story quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to enter the correct password in Wuthering Waves? During Yinlin’s Companion Story, you’ll be asked to enter a password and open a secret door. Unfortunately, the code is very well-hidden, so it may take you a while to find the Wuthering Waves password on your own.
Jun. 7, 2024
How to watch The Future Game Show Summer Showcase – and what to expect
Here’s everything you need to know from where to find the Future Games Show stream to when it starts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFuture Games ShowSummer Showcase is nearly here, promising over 50 games and so much more. So when does it start and how do you watch it? This year’s summer stream sits alongside the likes ofSummer Game Fest, The PC Gaming Show, and so much more – E3 may be gone, but the spirit of many reveals over a short period of time remains.
Jun. 7, 2024
I test gaming laptops for a living, and this is the best deal I’ve seen all year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll find the RTX 4060 configuration availablefor just $1,299.99(was $1,599.99) right now. What’s more, this is only the second time I’ve seen this particular model on sale. The OLED rig took its first price cut back in May, but only dipped down to $1,349.99. Now we’ve got a further $50 off that final price, making for a full $300 discount on one of thebest gaming laptopson the market.
Jun. 7, 2024
I tried to quack the case of the stolen lunch in Duck Detective and got wrapped up in a salami conspiracy
Indie Spotlight | After yearning for more detective games like LA Noire, Duck Detective fits the bill with its own comedic spin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sherlock Holmes, Columbo, and Jessica Fletcher (of Murder She Wrote fame) have nothing on Happy Broccoli Games' Duck Detective. The freshly divorced titular protagonist Eugene McQuacklin is trying to make rent, and just like all great fictional gumshoes, his relationship appears to be on the rocks thanks to his own particular vice: an overzealous penchant for spongy loaves of bread.
Jun. 7, 2024
I've waited 7 years for this NES-style retro collection of JRPGs, roguelikes, and much more led by the legendary Spelunky dev
UFO 50 finally lands in September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer and publisher credit for UFO 50 is Mossmouth, the pseudonym-slash-studio-name of Derek Yu, the indie dev best known for the incredible roguelike platformer Spelunky. On this project, Yu is also working with other respected indie devs like Jon Perry, Eirik Suhrke, Paul Hubans, Tyriq Plummer, and Ojiro Fumoto.
Jun. 7, 2024
Indie dev behind serene platformer gem from 2018 is back to show off gameplay from its next serene gem, and this time you have a sword
Neva is from the developers of Gris, and I’m so in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind serene platform adventure game Gris has popped up to show off some gameplay from it’s next game, Neva. If you’ve played the six-year-old game, you’ll recognize the art style immediately and visual tricks right away. You’ve got a beautiful watercolor style and a protagonist darting from one side of the screen to the other while dealing with some light platforms.
Jun. 7, 2024
It’s not a Sonic 3 trailer, but SEGA has news on another video game threequel movie – as Angry Birds 3 goes into production
The Angry Birds Movie 3 is officially happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SEGAhas announced that The Angry Birds Movie 3 has gone into production with a suitably high-flying teaser. In it, Red adjusts his trajectory and enters the game’s trademark slingshot, heading for the skies. Watch it for yourself below. And that’s it – nothing else just yet on casting, story, or even a release window.
Jun. 7, 2024
I’ve been recommending this gaming headset for years, but now the newest version is cheaper than ever
Grab the white SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for its lowest price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox version of the white Nova Pro Wireless is available for$280.99 this weekend(was $349.99) for a full saving of $69 - nice. That’s an impressive rate - the black model has only hit lows of $279.99 this year, and that was from a rare discount at SteelSeries itself.
Jun. 7, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 gets brand new trailer showing off a far more raunchy medieval RPG than the original game
The latest trailer for the action RPG was shown at Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developed by Warhorse Studios,Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 was first announced in April, over six years on from the release of the first game. The sequel will take place in the 15th century Bohemia, starring regular ol' guy Henry of Skalitz, on a quest to avenge his murdered parents.
Jun. 7, 2024
Lego Horizon Adventures puts Aloy in a wonderful co-op world later this year across, PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch
Now this looks like a blast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Horizon Adventures has finally been confirmed, and it launches later this year for PC, PS5, and Nintendo Switch. Lego Horizon Adventures leaked online just recently, but there was still plenty of new information revealed about the game that we didn’t know beforehand. For example, this game is specifically focused on two players joining forces, be that via online or couch-based co-op.
Jun. 7, 2024
Less than a year and a half after the Harry Potter RPG's release, a Director's Cut of Hogwarts Legacy is reportedly in the works
It’s claimed that Rocksteady Studios is helping with its development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Little over a year after its release, it’s been reported that a ‘Director’s Cut’ version of the Wizarding World RPGHogwarts Legacyis in development, and apparently, a pretty unexpected studio is involved with it. According to a newBloomberg report,“many” employees at British developer Rocksteady Studios - which developed the Batman: Arkham games and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - are helping with the so-called Director’s Cut.
Jun. 7, 2024
Zack Snyder's new Netflix project gets a fresh look
Twilight of the Gods gets a new look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled a fresh look atZack Snyder’s next project for the streamer – Twilight of the Gods, a Norse mythology animated series. Along with the new pictures, which you can see below, the first footage from the show has also been released in a teaser for Netflix’s animated output.
Jun. 7, 2024
Longlegs director teases an "unrecognizable" Nicolas Cage as a demonic serial killer in new horror movie
Exclusive: Director Osgood Perkins talks Nicolas Cage’s Zodiac-esque serial killer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Longlegs director Osgood Perkins says Nicolas Cage is unrecognizable in the upcoming horror thriller – and we’re ready for the non-stop nightmares. “We derived the voice of the character, the look of the character, the attitude. What references is Nic going to use in terms of people in his life or other actors?
Jun. 7, 2024
Manor Lords creator clarifies he planned to add regular ol’ walls in the city-builder's next update: "Wait, you guys thought I meant walls as in a siege system?"
But the community simply recommends he takes a vacation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After announcing that walls were incoming in the next patch,Manor Lords' creator clarifies he meant regular old walls - y’know, like the ones that are probably housing you now - rather than siege walls. Earlier this week, Manor Lords' Greg Styczenlet the community vote on what feature they wanted to see added to the city-builderin its next patch.
Jun. 7, 2024
Marvel star Tom Hiddleston reveals his unusual inspiration for Loki was Superman
“He’s masterful” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hiddleston has played Marvel’s God of Mischief Loki since he was 28 years old in countless MCU films and shows. However, the actor has now shared he initially found it tricky to get into character for his first audition, until he found some unusual inspiration in another superhero: Christopher Reeve’s Superman.
Jun. 7, 2024
MaXXXine director teases X sequel's "gruesome" deaths, though admits it's not as obviously horror as its predecessors
Exclusive: Ti West hints at the differences between MaXXXine, Pearl, and X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given how they’re both packed with gore and jumpy moments, there’s no denying that the first two installments of Ti West’s X trilogy, X andPearl, are horror movies. MaXXXine, the upcoming third chapter, is a little different, though, according to the director.
Jun. 7, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio boasts over 40 jobs that will transform your characters over the course of the huge RPG
This could have huge implications for combat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantaziowill boast over 40 different jobs when it launches later this year. What’s more, these Archetypes can evolve and transform into stronger versions of themselves over the course of Metaphor: ReFantazio. And hey, if we know anything about Atlus games so far, not just the Persona games which these developers have spearheaded, you can bet it’ll be a pretty lengthy adventure.
Jun. 7, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds confirms crossplay for all platforms in a series first, and quietly reveals what might be its most important monster
That sure looks like a flagship monster to me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new gameplay trailer forMonster Hunter Wildswas released during tonight’sSummer Game Fest Liveshowcase, and as series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto mentioned on-stage, it slipped in what might be the game’s flagship monster. More importantly,Capcomconfirmed that Wilds will support cross-play across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC - a three-platform first for the series.
Jun. 7, 2024
Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars has a problem with your favorite wargames, but that's why it works so well
If this post-apocalyptic wargame isn’t on your radar, it should be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mutant Year Zero: Zone Wars has a bone to pick with your favorite wargames. The trouble is, most of them don’t do ‘short.’ They aren’t always keen on more than two players battling it out at once, either. That’s why this chaotic skirmish game from Free League flips the bird at tradition.
Jun. 7, 2024
My favorite mini console for playing Atari games just got its first discount
An adorable 8-bit time capsule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Atari 400 Mini (aka THE400 Mini) swiftly became my favorite way to play retro microcomputer games when it arrived in March. It’s anything but cheap, but the fact it looks exactly like the original system and can run all the classics using HDMI is arguably worth the investment.
Jun. 7, 2024
Netflix reveals who is voicing The Terminator in new anime – and even Skynet couldn’t have made a better choice
Terminator Zero adds Timothy Olyphant into the mix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Justified and The Mandalorian actor Timothy Olyphant will voice The Terminator in the upcoming Netflix anime Terminator Zero. Produced by Production IG, who have just come off a box office success with theHaikyu movie, The Terminator sees a soldier sent back to 1997 – when Skynet became sentient – to protect a scientist.
Jun. 7, 2024
New Netflix superhero show Supacell is inspired by creator Rapman's own life as well as hit series Heroes and Misfits
Exclusive | Writer/director Rapman details the inspiration behind his new TV series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He has created, written, and directed new superhero series Supacall, which is heading to streaming service Netflix later this month. The story follows a group of seemingly ordinary and unconnected Black people from South London as they unexpectedly develop superpowers overnight.
Jun. 7, 2024
One fan figured out how to port Fallout 1 to Nintendo 3DS, and it’s a lot easier than you think
Interplay’s 1997 role-playing game works surprisingly well on 3DS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The isometric role-playing game Fallout has inspired two decades of striking, apocalyptic media, but that doesn’t mean fans can’t find room for its improvement. “I’ve had the first Fallout for years, but it’s always ran too crappy on my PC and I never get far,” the Reddit user u/Loopuze1 writesin a recent post.
Jun. 7, 2024
One of our most anticipated anime shows of 2024 has just been delayed by a year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kazuya Aiura (Assassins Pride) directs with Deko Akao serving as head writer. Keiichi Hirokawa, Kuniyuki Takahashi, and Ryuichi Takada composed the music for the series, with character designs by Taro Ikegami (Lapis Re: LiGHTs). The voice cast includes The anime stars Taku Yashiro (Pokemon) as Jinta, Reina Ueda (Hanayamata) as Suzune, and Saori Hayami (Spy x Family) as Shirayuki.
Jun. 7, 2024
Over 1 year after leaving Steam following legal issues, wishlist-topper Dark and Darker returns as a free-to-play game
It’s on the Epic Games Store, too, if you care When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark and Darker has returned toValve’s storefront 14 months after being pulled due to legal issues—and it’s a free-to-play game, to boot. Revealed as part ofSummer Game Fest, Ironmace says that you can now download Dark and Darker on Steam and the Epic Game Store.
Jun. 7, 2024
Palworld's biggest patch yet, the Sakurajima update, shows off new gear, buildings, bosses, and Pals like the community-manifested "Grillet"
There’s a lot to unpack here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During today’s opening night of this year’sSummer Game Fest, Pocketpair revealed survival game Palworld’s stunning new Sakurajima update - along with its release date. Palworld’s first major content patch is on its way, and it looks downright massive. The Sakurajima update contains everything from a brand-new Japanese-inspired island to various never-before-seen Pals - which may include the fan-createdfire Chillet counterpart dubbed Grillet.
Jun. 7, 2024
Path of Exile 2 PS5 hands-on: A compelling Diablo 4 competitor has just entered the action-RPG arena for console
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, what was it about Path of Exile 2 that enraptured my attention? Before we get into it, I want to be clear that I came into this session as a waywardDiablo 4player – someone who loved what Blizzard put down, but have otherwise struggled to stay engaged with the demands of the seasonal model.
Jun. 7, 2024
Remedy reverses course on Alan Wake 2 physical editions, puts my rent in jeopardy with limited $200 collector's bundle
You’ll want to work fast if you want the Alan Wake 2 collector’s edition from Limited Run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two Alan Wake 2 physical editions of the game are coming to shelves this year: a Physical Deluxe Edition for $79.99 / €79.99 / £64.99 which includes the base game, as well as all Digital Deluxe Edition items that include cosmetic items for Alan and Saga, an expansion pass for the two DLCs, and a code for Alan Wake Remastered Digital Edition.
Jun. 7, 2024
Silent Hill creator's new horror game Slitterhead is out in November and looks just as disturbing as I'd hoped for
You can also body-hop to a dog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Slitterhead’s release date and gameplay trailer have now officially debuted as part of the Summer Games Fest. The trailer from Bokeh Game Studio showed body-hopping and taking control of multiple people, running through a dense cityscape, and third-person action combat. Slitterhead continues to look the absolute business with nightmarish creatures, a murder mystery that needs solving, and a dog you can possess.
Jun. 7, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws trailer confirms Lando ahead of Ubisoft Forward gameplay reveal
That old smoothie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A briefStar Wars Outlawstrailer debuted today as part ofSummer Game Fest, offering a quick glimpse at several new moments - including a card game against everybody’s favorite suave gambler, Lando Calrissian. You can check out the trailer in full below. The teaser doesn’t give much detail on what’s happening, but it looks like we can expect more insight from a “new gameplay reveal” this Monday atUbisoftForward.
Jun. 7, 2024
Team Fortress 2 actor throws support behind players speaking against the state of the shooter: "I have never seen such passion"
Bots are rendering the game “unplayable” for many When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Team Fortress 2 voice actor has commented on the state ofValve’s game as players speak out about the developer’s inaction on tackling bots. Earlier this week, for the first time in its history,Team Fortress 2’s recent Steam reviews hit an average of ‘Mostly Negative.‘The reason behind this?
Jun. 7, 2024
The Acolyte is a cop show in disguise, and it's the perfect genre for Star Wars’ expansion
Opinion | The galaxy far, far away perfectly tackles crime drama tropes in its new show The Acolyte When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterThe Mandalorian’s homage to Westerns andAndor’s foray into political drama,The Acolytebrings crime TV to the Star Wars universe. Kicking off with a murder investigation, the first two episodes are structured like a cop show, portraying the Jedi Order as a worryingly flawed galactic police force.
Jun. 7, 2024
The Boys showrunner has an "ending in mind", but won’t repeat a mistake he made with Supernatural
Exclusive: Eric Kripke talks to SFX about possibly going back on his original promise for The Boys to last five seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of The Boys will recall showrunner and creator Eric Kripke originally planned for the Prime Video superhero series to bow out after five seasons. Now, as Kripke tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresThe Boys season 4on the cover, he may overshoot that initial promise.
Jun. 7, 2024
The Boys showrunner promises that fans don’t need to watch Gen V to understand season 4
Exclusive: Eric Kripke says Gen V is optional viewing for The Boys season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke says fans don’t need to watch Gen V in order to understand season 4. “When it comes up, we’re very careful to say, ‘Here’s where the virus came from, and here’s the story of it,'” Kripke tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features The Boys season 4 on the cover.
Jun. 7, 2024
The Boys showrunner teases that season 4 has the "scariest" episode yet which "you'll never be able to get out of your eyeballs"
Exclusive: The Boys creator Eric Kripke teases the show’s crazy fourth season and its scariest episode yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys are back with a brand new fourth season, one that creator Eric Kripke says includes episodes that are much bloodier and more brutal than we have ever seen before in the show. “There is certain imagery, for sure, this season, that you’ll never be able to get out of your eyeballs,” Kripke tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresThe Boys season 4on the cover.
Jun. 7, 2024
The Boys showrunner teases what to expect from Jeffrey Dean Morgan's character – and his dynamic with Karl Urban’s Billy Butcher
Exclusive: Eric Kripke hints at The Walking Dead star’s role in The Boys season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has teased what to expect from Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s mysterious new character, and his relationship with Karl Urban’s potty-mouthed protagonist Billy Butcher. “He’s instrumental in helping Butcher and adds a new element that can really help Butcher accomplish his goals,” tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features the Prime Video show’s fourth season on the cover.
Jun. 7, 2024
The lack of major releases this year means I'm stoked for a hot indie summer in 2024
Opinion | We know not to expect many blockbuster reveals at Summer Game Fest, but I’m far more excited about the indies anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sun is shining high in the sky, and the summer of gaming events has begun. Yet, with Geoff Keighley setting expectations for the type of announcements gamers can expect from theSummer Game Festshowcase, a different sort of vibe has begun enveloping the season.
Jun. 7, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 confirms release date, and unveils two new images
Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMC has confirmedThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 2 release date, and unveiled two new images from the show that see Norman Reedus’s Daryl and Melissa McBride’s Carol in action. It’s good news for fans across the pond, too, as Sky and NOW have announced they’ll be hosting the zombie horror-drama in line with its US launch.
Jun. 7, 2024
This Baldur's Gate 3 fan is trying to beat the entire RPG on one of its hardest difficulties as Scratch, the adorable dog companion with just one damage-dealing ability
He is the best boy, after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One creativeBaldur’s Gate 3player is trying to get through all three of the RPG’s acts while only dealing damage as Scratch - all while on Tactician difficulty. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s first act. YouTuber Legendary is living up to his handle it seems as he attempts to complete Baldur’s Gate 3 in its entirety as everyone’s favorite dog companion, Scratch.
Jun. 7, 2024
This hardcore mountain climbing sim from the studio behind hidden gem Furi looks like it’ll take survival games to new heights
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cairn, announced atSummer Game Fest, is the latest game from The Game Bakers, the indie studio behindthe impressive shoot ‘em upFuri. That bright and bombastic game is what would happen if you fused Mortal Kombat chaos with an anime sunset, but the unconventional climbing game Cairn hums with the more subtle power of a stone.
Jun. 7, 2024
This new roguelike shooter from one of the lead Matrix animators is basically GTA with beans - and it's coming soon
Bean Theft Auto…? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what is probably one of the most surrealSummer Game Festshowcases yet, a Grand Theft Auto-esque roguelike shooter all about beans was unveiled - and it’s called Killer Bean. Despite its silly premise, Killer Bean is no stranger to skilled developers - in fact, the mastermind animator behind bangers like The Matrix Reloaded and X-Men just so happens to be the upcoming roguelike’s creator.
Jun. 7, 2024
This perfectly retro Metroidvania is the last thing I'd expect: a sci-fi World War II adventure about killing Nazi monsters in the Bermuda Triangle
An amazing year for Metroidvanias keeps going with Wolfhound When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes a certain type of action hero to carry an action game about killing Nazi monsters in the Bermuda Triangle, but I reckon somebody named Captain Chuck “Wolfhound” Rossetti is up to the task. The captain is the star of upcoming Metroidvania Wolfhound, which looks like an impressive commitment to the retro bit, right down to the over-the-top monikers.
Jun. 7, 2024
Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 Pro Controller review: “The Skyrim of the controller world”
The differences between the Thrustmaster eSwap X 2 and its previous iterations are few, and while that means it carries over the same strengths, it suffers from a lack of innovation. Other pro controllers have arrived on the scene since this gamepad was first released, and I’m not sure the latest version does enough to keep up. Luckily, its cheaper price is a welcome solace. Solid build quality Modular design
Jun. 7, 2024
Wanderstop is The Stanley Parable creator's take on Stardew Valley
But weirder, obviously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wanderstop is what happens when the creator of The Stanley Parable decides to wade into the Stardew Valley space. We play as fallen fighter Alta, who has decided to set down her sword for a cozy life managing a tea shop. Her day to day life involves managing said tea shop, roaming around the very colorful world just outside her front day, doing other tasks and chores, and trying not to be overwhelmed by her past.
Jun. 7, 2024
We've finally heard Marvel star as the voice of Lara Croft in upcoming Netflix anime, and fans are loving it
Hayley Atwell’s Lara Croft voice has been revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally heard a snippet of Marvel star Hayley Atwell’s Lara Croft voice – and fans are obsessed. Atwell, who is Peggy Carter in the MCU and recently starred inMission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, is lending her voice to the iconic adventurer in Netflix’s new animated series.
Jun. 7, 2024
Where to buy Asus ROG Ally X: stock updates for the handheld PC revamp
Stock updates for the new Asus ROG Ally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAsusROG Ally X is now officially available to buy, with many retailers holding stock of the revamped handheld gaming PC. We’re continually keeping an eye on stock to ensure no one misses out on picking up the portable, and we’re pleased to say that supplies look pretty healthy right now.
Jun. 7, 2024
Will Arcane season 2 have a time jump? Fans seem to think so following the latest teaser
“That’s what I’m saying. It has to be her” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled a brief new look at Arcane season 2 and even though it’s just a few seconds long, it’s already sparking theories amongst fans. The clip was shown as part of the streamer’s Next on Netflix Animation event on Thursday (June 6), which alsoteased the likes of Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara CroftandTerminator Zero.
Jun. 7, 2024
Will Smith reveals his two picks for the best movies he’s ever made
Nod ya head When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will Smith has revealed his picks for the best movie he’s made in his career. “I think the individual best movie that I’ve ever made is The Pursuit of Happyness. I think that’s the one where it wasn’t just me,” Smith said onHot Oneswhen asked to choose the four performances that defined his career by host Sean Evans.
Jun. 7, 2024
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 review – "Once again takes a knife to our childhood memories"
Once again taking a knife to our childhood memories, this is a pestilent and pointless follow-up. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A short time after the ‘Hundred Acre Massacre’, Christopher Robin (Scott Chambers) is trying to put his life back together, despite the townsfolk of Ashdown believing he was responsible for the murder spree carried out by Pooh (Ryan Oliva), and his fellow woodland savages, Piglet (Eddy MacKenzie), Tigger (Lewis Santer) and Owl (Marcus Massey).
Jun. 7, 2024
Wuthering Waves Yinlin build guide
How to build Yinlin in Wuthering Waves and get the perfect sub-DPS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the best Yinlin build in Wuthering Waves, you’ll get your dream Electro sub-DPS. Yinlin doesn’t need much active time to deal damage; in fact, the former Jinzhou Patroller can destroy your enemies while she’s not even on the field. Beware that it takes a rather specific attack rotation to reach this 5-star Electro character’s full potential, so make sure you understand Yinlin’s kit.
Jun. 7, 2024
Lethal Company dev celebrates his game being added to Fortnite by wiping out an entire squad of his characters
Epic Games' multiplayer title just got a Lethal Company skin and emote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to collaboration, Fortnite reigns supreme.Epic Gameshas welcomed everyone fromJill ValentinetoAriana Grandeinto its online battle royale, though the developer much less frequently invites indie game crossover. That’s why the new Lethal Company bundle is so exciting. It apparently got Lethal Company creator Zeekerss so energized, he had to immediately destroy a bunch of his characters.
Jun. 6, 2024
Netflix's Hit Man director Richard Linklater argues that movie stars absolutely still exist, with Glen Powell being the perfect example
Exclusive | The filmmaker weighs in on the debate over whether movie stars exist anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do movie stars exist anymore? This question has been plaguing Hollywood over the past few years, with the sentiment being that the industry is no longer producing actors who can draw in an audience on their name alone. This goes hand-in-hand with the feeling that we are getting less and less films that are considered to be ‘star vehicles’ for the actors involved.
Jun. 6, 2024
All Scadutree Fragment locations in Shadow of the Erdtree
Scadutree Fragments in Elden Ring’s expansion are found at crosses, minibosses and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Scadutree Fragment locations in Shadow of the Erdtree are probably the most important thing you can find in all of Elden Ring, as these special shards of the bizarro Erdtree have become the new means by which players level up, redeeming them at Sites of Grace for a special blessing.
Jun. 6, 2024
An Xbox handheld could finally show up during the Xbox Games Showcase, but I hope it’s not a PlayStation Portal rival
I’d rather not stick my head in the clouds, thanks. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To the dismay of portable gaming fans, the long-rumored Xbox handheld failed to show up at the publisher’s Games Showcase. Whether or not a portable version of the console is in the works has yet to be confirmed, but while the company won’t be entering thebest gaming handheldring quite yet, it’s about to send more console contenders to battle.
Jun. 6, 2024
Another Hunger Games movie is on the way as author Suzanne Collins is working on a new novel
The prequel will be set during the 50th Hunger Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHunger Gamesnovel is on the way from author Suzanne Collins and, Lionsage has already acquired the movie rights. Francis Lawrence, who directedCatching Fire,Mockingjay – Part 1,Mockingjay – Part 2, andThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, is in talks to helm the adaptation.
Jun. 6, 2024
Beloved horror devs' new soulslike and Metroidvania mashup Nine Sols is proving a welcome distraction for Silksong hopefuls: "My dream was Hollow Knight but CAT and it came true"
Nine Sols is a hit with players on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nine Sols, a brand new Metroidvania from the developer of Detention and Devotion, is giving Hollow Knight fans a real treat as they whittle away the hours waiting for Silksong. Released last week, Nine Sols already stands proud with an averageSteamuser review rating of ‘Very Positive’ after more than 2,200 reviews.
Jun. 6, 2024
Black Panther star has a promising update on I Am Legend 2 and says he's "really excited" to film with Will Smith
Michael B. Jordan will star in and produce the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael B. Jordan has a promising update on I Am Legend 2 – and says he can’t wait to “get in front of the camera” with co-star Will Smith. I Am Legend follows Robert Neville (Smith), a US Army virologist, living a solitary life in New York City after a virus wipes out most of humanity and turns the rest into vampiric mutants.
Jun. 6, 2024
Diablo 4 has good news and bad news: goblins are straight-up borked, but the big XP/gold buff is going live today and lasts way longer
“We agree that it wasn’t super clear so we are going to speed things up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has acknowledged two major issues withDiablo 4’sbig one-year anniversary festivities: Treasure goblin loot drops aren’t worth the effort and the timing of the Mother’s Blessing gold and XP buff wasn’t initially clear. The solution to the issue with treasure goblins isn’t year clear, but community manager Adam Fletcher says an announcement on that front is coming “soon.
Jun. 6, 2024
Director Richard Linklater says his new Netflix film Hit Man is his answer to a "sexless" Hollywood
Exclusive | The filmmaker explains how his new movie is a response to the “slow infantilization” of cinema When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the past couple of years within Hollywood, three topics have been dominating conversation - AI, movie stars, and sex. Numerous questions have been raised such as how does AI impact filmmaking going forward, do movie stars exist now, and is cinema sexy anymore?
Jun. 6, 2024
Dragon Age The Veilguard devs confirm the long-anticipated RPG once toyed with multiplayer, but that's gone: "It's straight-up single-player story goodness"
Worried the next Dragon Age game will be live-service? “It ain’t” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age 4, or what was once Dragon Age: Dreadwolf, has now been re-dubbed Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and although a multiplayer component was in consideration at one point, it’s now been confirmed as a purely single-player, story-focused game. “After Dragon Age: Inquisition launched, the studio was given an incredible opportunity to explore, test, and validate a variety of gameplay concepts as we worked to determine what the next Dragon Age could look like,” says Gary McKay,BioWaregeneral manager and Dragon Age executive product, inthe announcementof the title change.
Jun. 6, 2024
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is now The Veilguard, and we're seeing "over 15 minutes of gameplay" from its opening moments next week
“The time we spent experimenting and iterating gradually taught us a lot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenext Dragon Age gameis now dubbed ‘The Veilguard,’ and you don’t have long to wait to see it at all. BioWareexplains in anew blog postthat we’re seeing official gameplay on June 11 at 8am PDT/11am EDT/4 pm BST, barely one week away.
Jun. 6, 2024
FC 24 Path To Glory tracker with new cards for Ronaldo and Griezmann
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is FC 24 Path To Glory? The upgrades system works similarly toFC 24 RTTFandFC 24 FUT Fantasy FC. Each time a player’s nation ticks off an achievement on the list below, his card scores an upgrade: The complete FC 24 Path To Glory tracker is below. It’s correct as of Friday, July 19, following the release of Path To Glory Knockouts cards.
Jun. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail brings some style back to my favorite MMO job, and Yoshi-P promises that's only the start
Preview | Playing the Samurai in Dawntrail has all the personality and big damage moves I love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are fewer things I am more precious over in Final Fantasy 14 than the headcanon I’ve curated for my Warrior of Light. The first connection I made with my character was that the game lived and breathed before either of us arrived.
Jun. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P casually confirms Square Enix is working on multiple unannounced games, including 2 we'll reportedly find out about "soon"
But he’s given us no hints regarding what the games are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s director and the producer of Final Fantasy 16, Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida, has teased thatSquare Enixis working on more unannounced games behind the scenes, and what’s more, we may reportedly be able to expect announcements about two new ones “soon.”
Jun. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says the MMO can now open "new servers with a press of a button," so "there's almost no chance" Dawntrail servers will suffer like Endwalker
“We have been excessive with planning and preparing servers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrailis now just a few weeks away, but after theserver nightmare that accompanied the launch of Endwalker, there are fears that we might have a whole lot of long wait times for the new expansion. Producer and director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida is confident that won’t be the case.
Jun. 6, 2024
Following Resident Evil 4 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fallout, the Silent Hill 2 remake is avoiding 'yellow paint' trend
Konami and Bloober Team will avoid using the environmental signposts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2won’t feature yellow paint around its environments to help guide players, though you will have a fully customizable HUD. Now, it’sKonami’s turn to speak on the matter. In a newFamitsuinterview, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto reveals that Silent Hill 2’s remake won’t feature yellow paint to guide players around environments, and also shares that UI elements like the remake’s heads-up display will be entirely customizable for the player.
Jun. 6, 2024
Forget Prime Day, I’d jump on this Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 deal ASAP
Better than usual introductory price cuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newSamsungOdyssey OLED G8 arrived just days ago, but Newegg has already stepped up with an incredible deal. If you grab the 4K 240Hz screen at the eggy site right now, you’ll also get a $300 gift card for good measure, giving you an excuse to splash out on other setup bits.
Jun. 6, 2024
Godzilla Minus One fans slam Netflix's English dub for changing one of the movie's "most impactful" lines
“I’ll never forgive” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone is talking aboutGodzilla Minus Onenow that it’sstreaming on Netflix in the UK and the US, and it only take a few seconds on social media to see how much people are loving it. But there’s one aspect of the movie some are having an issue with, and that’s its dubbed English-language version.
Jun. 6, 2024
Halo: Combat Evolved is reportedly getting "some form" of a remaster as Xbox considers bringing the iconic FPS series to PS5 for the first time
A remaster of the first Halo game could be coming to PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report claims Xbox is considering bringing Halo to PS5 and343 Industriesis working on a remaster of the first Halo game. This comes fromThe Verge’s Tom Warren, who claims Xbox is considering bringing its biggest and most identifiable console exclusive to its most formidable competitor.
Jun. 6, 2024
How to beat Mohg, Lord of Blood in Elden Ring
You’ll need to find and beat Mohg in Elden Ring to access the DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elden Ring boss Mohg, Lord of Blood is a massive, optional encounter that becomes a lot less optional when players realise that they have to beat Mogh - because that’s tohow to access the Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Jun. 6, 2024
How to beat the Destiny 2 Iconoclasm mission on Legendary in The Final Shape
Here are some tips to help you complete Iconoclasm on Legendary difficulty in Destiny 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beating the Destiny 2 Iconoclasm mission and the Witness final boss can be tricky, especially on Legendary difficulty thanks to all the mechanics it piles on. Of course, you’ll also be facing the full force of the Dread and the Taken throughout, so it’s a challenging end to the campaign ofDestiny 2 The Final Shape.
Jun. 6, 2024
How to capture GTA Online Bounty Hunting bail bonds Targets
The Bottom Dollar Bail Enforcement business in GTA Online sees you hunting Standard and Most Wanted Targets to bring in alive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Bounty Hunting is now available, meaning you can set up your own Bail Enforcement business and help Maude Eccles settle into a well-earned retirement. Working alongside her daughter Jenette, you’ll be chasing down Bounty Targets across Los Santos and Blaine County to clean up the streets – and bring home that sweet reward money, of course!
Jun. 6, 2024
How to defeat the Ghostflame Dragon in Shadow of the Erdtree
Stick close to the belly of the beast and this Erdtree dragon will fall in no time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To beat the Shadow of the Erdtree Ghostflame Dragon boss you’ll have to get under its feet and roll into a lot of its attacks. There’s a Sombre Ancient Dragon Smithing Stone, 120,000 runes, and a dragon heart in it if you beat the creature, so the rewards are worth the risk.
Jun. 6, 2024
In just 5 words, an out-of-nowhere patch for one of 2023's best JRPGs brings me back for more as Octopath Traveler 2 adds new super-bosses
Three new brutal showdowns await When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Octopath Traveler and its sequel casually launched on PlayStation and Xbox systems out of nowhere yesterday, but it’s the latter game that has an incredibly enticing reason for veteran players to return. As of yesterday, you can play either Octopath Traveler games regardless of what platform you’re on. What’s more, both games were instantly available on Xbox consoles via Xbox Game Pass, and Octopath Traveler 2 received a new patch with one tantalizing new addition for anyone who’s already completed it.
Jun. 6, 2024
It's Wildcard Wishlist time! Here are the games we want to see at Summer Game Fest but we're prepared to clown over
SGF Predictions | From Hollow Knight Silksong to Witcher 4, we’re prepping our summoning circles for these wildcard game picks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Summer Game Festis fast approaching and we’ve been making predictions left right and center about what we may see - fromour hotly anticipated RPGsandnew JRPGstosome seriously exciting open-world games,nail-biting horrors,brutal soulslikes, andupcoming Metroidvania picks.
Jun. 6, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal reveals he's in sister Maggie Gyllenhaal's Bride of Frankenstein movie
…but he’s keeping mum on who he’s playing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jake Gyllenhaal has revealed he’s got a role in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s upcoming Bride of Frankenstein movie – though he’s keeping who he’s playing a mystery for now. In a recent interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, theRoad Housestar opened up on his relationship with his older sister, and how much he admires her for moving into writing and directing with The Lost Daughter and, now, The Bride!
Jun. 6, 2024
Legally distinct Bloodborne-themed kart racer proves the PS1 era never ended - the low-poly fan game with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews just reached 130,000 downloads
Nightmare Kart is free to play on Steam and Itch.io When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloodborne-themedracing game Nightmare Kart can’t be held down, not even bySonyand its mega-corporate hands. After the publisher forced solo developer Lilith “Bunlith” Waltherthis winterto rebrand the game formerly known as Bloodborne Kart, Walther had to push its release date to May 31. Now, she’s announced that her gothic low-poly racer has hit over 130,000 downloads onall platforms, proving yet again that the PS1 era will never truly finish for horror games.
Jun. 6, 2024
Lego Millennium Falcon (75375) review: "She's got it where it counts"
This smaller, cheaper version of the galaxy’s most iconic ship doesn’t skimp on quality – and that makes it the one I’ll now recommend first. Lego Millennium Falcon (75375) nails the look and feel of the battered Corellian YT freighter, and no corners have been cut in its design; you won’t get the impression that you’re missing out if you grab this instead of the bigger models. Actually, this is arguably a more reasonable size and price point for most people.
Jun. 6, 2024
Move out of the way Barbie, another doll is getting a live-action movie from a surprising writer
Barbie, but make it gothic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget Barbie, the Monster High dolls are getting their own live-action movie adaptation from a rather unlikely writer. The news was announced via a press release (H/TVariety) confirming that the upcoming Monster High movie is officially in development from Mattel, Inc., Universal Pictures, and Oscar-winning producer and screenwriter Akiva Goldsman under his banner, Weed Road.
Jun. 6, 2024
MultiVersus studio claims ability to purchase extra lives with real money was "a bug" that was "not an intended feature in the game"
Players were reportedly able to buy extra lives in the PvE mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Player First Games' free-to-play fighting game, MultiVersus, hasn’t had the smoothest start since it was relaunched on PC and consoles last month, with its developer now highlighting a truly peculiar “bug” on social media. In a new developer update shared onTwitteryesterday, the MultiVersus account states that it’s planning patches which will add ‘end of game’ stats, as well as the option to turn off team colors, and perhaps most importantly, improve the fighting game’s performance.
Jun. 6, 2024
Nerf reveals an all-new range of blasters, and its best dart to date
Meet the N-Series, and the N1 dart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nerf has unveiled an all-new blaster range and what it claims to be its most advanced, effective dart. Announced alongside news that the blasters will be hitting stores later in June, the ‘N-Series’ is made up of half a dozen different models. All of them use the ‘N1’ dart, the first major reinvention in a decade, that Nerf representatives said went through more than 1,000 designs to “find the sweet spot between precision, distance, and safety.
Jun. 6, 2024
29 years later, a cult classic horror boomer shooter is getting an "HD revival" from the masters of retro remakes
Nightdive Studios is releasing Killing Time: Resurrected on PC and consoles “soon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 1995 cult classic horror first-person shooter Killing Time is getting an HD revival. Killing Time: Resurrected, because of course that’s the title, is an HD remaster of the original goofy shooter, which takes place in the 1930s and follows a student who gets trapped in a mansion that just happens to be terribly haunted because some rich jerk performed a ritual to try to forever and then bailed when she inadvertently summoned a bunch of demons into the house.
Jun. 6, 2024
Netflix’s new thriller is a massive hit, with fans and critics calling it "one of the best shark movies ever made" and even comparing it to Jaws
“Under Paris has absolutely no right to be as good as it is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like us, have been patiently waiting for another worthy shark movie to bite into, then you’re in luck as Netflix’s newest great white thriller is here, and it’s got dazzling first reviews calling it the best shark movie since Jaws.
Jun. 6, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Warbond features armor and guns straight out of Predator, but expect future releases to slow down as Arrowhead takes in fan feedback
Viper Commandos goes live next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2gets a brand new Warbond next week, but future Warbonds will arrive less often, as Arrowhead says it’s “been listening to your feedback.” Announced today on thePlayStation Blog, theHelldivers 2 Viper Commandos Warbondis slated to arrive in Helldivers 2 in exactly one week from today on June 13.
Jun. 6, 2024
One emotional request from the Loki finale director changed how Tom Hiddleston filmed his last scenes
Tom Hiddleston had some emotional advice before he said goodbye to Loki When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalepacked such an emotional punch thanks to some advice co-director Aaron Moorhead gave Tom Hiddleston just before filming the ending, the Loki actor has revealed. “He said to me, ‘Why don’t you go back, if you can bear it, and watch some of your work [over] the last 15 years?
Jun. 6, 2024
PS5 Pro could be the first truly 8K console
Sony quietly removes 8K branding from PS5 boxes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas started to remove 8K branding labels from its PS5 boxes in both the US and UK. It’s a long time coming, but it’s also a move that’s fuelling speculation surrounding the upcomingPS5 Pro’s intentions. After all, there’s no point in celebrating a mid-cycle refresh’s new feature if the previous generation was also capable of it.
Jun. 6, 2024
Rocksteady is reportedly looking to recover from its Suicide Squad ordeal with a return to its roots: a new single-player game
Rocksteady is fighting its way out of development hell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rocksteady might be planning to bounce back from its suffering action-adventure shooter Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League with a new single-player pitch. The game would ideally “return Rocksteady to its roots,” Bloomberg writer Jason Schreier says ina June 6 report. Investment analyst Doug Creutz later tells Bloomberg that “I think [Rocksteady will] definitely get another at-bat” with publisherWarner Bros.
Jun. 6, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree has some recycled bosses, but I'm not worried: the 10+ major bosses are unique, and "there are definitely greater challenges awaiting"
Expect at least a few familiar Elden Ring faces in the Land of Shadow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLChas unsurprisingly ended up being a lot bigger than it seemed, with over10 bosses and “around 100” new weaponscoming in Shadow of the Erdtree. Recent impressions of the DLC – you can read ourShadow of the Erdtree hands-on previewhere – noted that there are some familiar bosses in the new area, the Land of Shadow.
Jun. 6, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remake producer says original Konami devs wanted to make more changes, but thanks to Bloober Team "the remake is highly faithful to the original"
If the remake had been made exclusively in Japan, it probably would be vastly different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2’s original developers were keen to include new elements in the upcoming horror remake, while developer Bloober Team actually wanted to stay closer to the original horror game. In a new interview withFamitsu, Silent Hill series producer Motoi Okamoto reveals original Silent Hill 2 developers, like art director Masahiro Ito and sound designer Akira Yamaoka, were eager to introduce changes from the original game for the new Silent Hill 2 remake.
Jun. 6, 2024
Silksong still isn't here, but you can play Hollow Knight for free while you wait thanks to Nintendo
Could this be a sign? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight: Silksongisn’t here just yet, but members of Nintendo Switch Online can now enjoy Team Cherry’s first game in full - entirely for free. No, Silksong isn’t out and no, there’s no news (as of now) regarding its release. However, the original Hollow Knight title is available to play for free from now until June 12 - as long as you have a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
Jun. 6, 2024
Square Enix casually releases two of its best JRPGs on PlayStation and Xbox
It’s like Christmas in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what might be the most casual developer announcement yet,Square Enixreveals that both Octopath Traveler and its critically acclaimed sequel are now available on all consoles. Perhaps this marks the beginning ofSquare Enix’s efforts to pursue a multiplatform strategy, a plan the studio outlined at the turn of the fiscal year.
Jun. 6, 2024
Star Wars fans' latest wild theory on The Acolyte suggests Yord might be the Sith Lord
Star Wars fans think Yord is the Sith in The Acolyte When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytebreakout Yord may be the internet’s new favorite Jedi, but being the subject of countless memes from a new fanbase – the Yord Horde – doesn’t exclude you from any theorycrafting. Case in point: some Star Wars fans think Charlie Barnett’s Jedi Knight is the mysterious Sith Lord teased during The Acolyte premiere.
Jun. 6, 2024
Summer Game Fest Live 2024 stream – when it starts and how to watch it on YouTube, Twitch, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one glance at ourSummer Game Fest schedulewill tell you, the event has taken the summer mantle from E3 regarding reveal showcases – while not all related to one another, the next week is going to be stuffed with showcases from Xbox,Ubisoft, and, of course, Summer Game Fest itself. Here, though, we’re focusing on theSummer Game Festshowcase itself.
Jun. 6, 2024
The complete FC 24 Festival Of Football Greats Of The Game tracker
Gerrard, Puskas and Dudek headline FC 24 Festival Of Football GOTG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is FC 24 Festival Of Football? As the name suggests, FC 24 Greats Of The Game is all about giving special summer cards to a selection ofFC 24 Base Icons. In colossal news for Liverpool fans, Steven Gerrard and Jerzy Dudek are among the yesteryear favourites to score new items.
Jun. 6, 2024
The Horizon series is reportedly getting a Lego game spin-off, and it's coming to both PS5 and PC on day 1
It’ll apparently have cross-platform co-op, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Horizon series is apparently about to take a very different, blocky direction, as it’s been claimed that it’s getting a Lego action-adventure spin-off game that’s set to be revealed this week. Rumors of a project called Lego Horizon Adventures first began circulating back in May courtesy ofleaker Kurakasis, but reliable leaker Billbil-kun (in aDealabs articletranslated viaGoogleand DeepL) has now added fuel to the leaky fire with a slew of additional (unconfirmed) information.
Jun. 6, 2024
The Jujutsu Kaisen and My Hero Academia manga are both reportedly set to take a surprise break from publishing new chapters starting next week
Two of the world’s most popular manga hit pause at the same time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two of the world’s most popular manga are briefly hitting pause according to reports frommultiplefanaccountsthat follow and report on Weekly Shōnen Jump. Akutami Gege’s Jujutsu KaisenandMy Hero Academiaby Kohei Horikoshi will both be taking a two-week break starting with next week’s issue #29.
Jun. 6, 2024
The new Wallace and Gromit film title has been revealed - with an iconic villain in tow
Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl is hitting BBC this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crack open the Wensleydale. Wallace and Gromit are returning to our screens this Christmas for a new movie – with a familiar feathery face waiting in the wings. Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl will premiere on BBC One and BBC iPlayer this Christmas, with a cast featuring the likes of Ben Whitehead, Peter Kay, Lauren Patel, Reece Shearsmith, Lenny Henry, and Diane Morgan.
Jun. 6, 2024
The Ultimate Silent Hill 2 Remake guide and walkthrough for survival
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every Silent Hill 2 Remake guide curated on this page below can be integral in helping you survive the fog-drenched town, all of which have been meticulously researched and written by GamesRadars+' guides team - even if some of that was written with half an undead nurse hanging off one leg. Getting Started
Jun. 6, 2024
The Watched review: "Apply logic and the wheels come fully off"
Entwining Irish folklore, dead-parent issues, eco-anxiety, and reality-show commentary, The Watched is an acceptable mid-tier horror. It’ll be far more interesting to see what Shyamalan does next. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Does the apple fall far from the sinister, twisty tree? M. Night Shyamalan’s Gen Z daughter Ishana makes her writing and directorial debut with The Watched (released in the US as The Watchers), a tale of dread that shares traits with dad’s work – not least the ability to conjure a strong vibe without necessarily sustaining it.
Jun. 6, 2024
Train to Busan director lines up his next horror movie – and it's going to be his first in the English language
Yeon Sang-ho will be back for more blood-soaked mayhem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Train to Busan’s Yeon Sang-ho has lined up his next project, and it’ll come as no surprise to genre fans that it’s an action-packed horror. The movie, which is reportedly called 35th Street, is set to be the South Korean filmmaker’s first English-language flick, following him striking a deal with TriStar Pictures.
Jun. 6, 2024
Turns out the early meta for Shadow of the Erdtree is Absolutely Humongous Hammers
Preview | The worst thing you can do with the early bosses of Shadow of the Erdtree is overthink them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m going to tell you all a story with a moral, and it’s a moral that will keep you alive when you get Shadow of the Erdtree for yourself later this month. Picture the scene: lucky enough to be given a preview of the upcomingElden Ring DLC, I’ve spent the best part of an hour exploring the Belurat Castle Settlement, all decrepit ruins rising up to parapets made ragged by time and the elements.
Jun. 6, 2024
Vampire Miles Morales attacks Doctor Strange's Sanctum Sanctorum in Blood Hunt #3 preview
Miles Morales is the latest A-list Marvel hero to turn into a vampire in Marvel’s Blood Hunt event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s summer crossoverBlood Huntis now well underway, with surprise villainBladeleading an army of vampires to conquer the world, which has been plunged into impenetrable darkness. With two issues already out, the action is heating up, and we’ve got a preview of the next issue, Blood Hunt #3, which foretells dark tidings for none other than Miles Morales.
Jun. 6, 2024
Virtual pet expert cracks a 27-year-old Tamagotchi mystery to unlock secret characters in 3 weeks
A Discord user has obtained the elusive Moll and Lora after decades of confusion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Something completely life-changing just happened. The world has been forever altered by a discovery on the Tamagotchi Collectors Discord. Along with unnamed collaborators, the user rhubarb_pie figured out how to unlock secret characters hidden from the virtual pet community since 1997.
Jun. 6, 2024
Visions of Mana and Dragon Quest 12 lead the list of five exciting JRPGs we want to see more of at Summer Game Fest 2024
SGF Predictions | We’re craving more info on Blue Protocol, Reynatis, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana Now here’s an incredibly promising JRPG. Visions of Mana is the next release inSquare Enix’s long-running JRPG series, and every trailer and screenshot we’ve seen to date is just bursting at the seams with color and personality. Add thatVisions of Mana is bringing back the series creator after 16 years, and there’s plenty of reason for veterans to be excited about the new entry.
Jun. 6, 2024
Wade Wilson repeatedly pranks Logan as Marvel go all in on Deadpool and Wolverine with its latest set of Stormbreaker covers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithDeadpool & Wolverineset to be this summer’s hottest movie ticket,Marvel Comicsis wasting no time in pairing up the wisecracking Merc with a Mouth with the surly X-Man for a slew of amazing newStormbreaker Initiativecovers. Of the new covers, we’re particularly fond of Lucas Werneck’s variant for Deadpool & Wolverine: WWIII #3, which shows Wade Wilson sneak a selfie with a sleepingLogan, and Nic Klein’s Heir of Apocalypse #3 cover depicting Wolverine about to take a much faster skydive than he anticipated.
Jun. 6, 2024
Who is Micah-10 in Destiny 2?
The Final Shape brings Micah-10 into the fold, but who exactly is this Destiny 2 character? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Micah-10 gets mentioned in Destiny 2 right at the end of The Final Shape’s campaign, you might be wondering if you’re supposed to know who she is. While this endgame introduction is her debut as a voiced and modelled character, Micah-10 has actually existed in the lore ofDestiny 2for many years and was prominently written about in one of Beyond Light’s lore books.
Jun. 6, 2024
You only have one more week to grab Marvel Spider-Man 2 for its lowest price yet
Sony’s Days of Play sale comes to an end on June 12 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas been running its annual Days of Play sale for a week now, and we’re already halfway through the event. That means you’ve only got a few more days to grab the best game deal of the bunch; a record-low price (and the first discount we’ve seen) on Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Jun. 5, 2024
After joining Helldivers 2 from the publisher of city builder sensation Manor Lords, CEO asks what the best crossover could be – and the creative director reckons it's a 28-year-old military sim series
Johan Pilestedt doesn’t think his ideal crossover would be possible, but “a man can dream” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2studio Arrowhead recently saw some big leadership changes, as the third-person shooter’s creative directorJohan Pilestedt stepped down as CEO and passed the reins to Paradox Interactive veteran Shams Jorjani. Pilestedt is now chief creative officer, with Jorjani’s takeover of his former role allowing him to “focus more on games and not have to deal with HR policies.
Jun. 5, 2024
14 months after leaving Steam after legal issues, Dark and Darker goes free-to-play - but you'll still need to pay if you want to "experience everything the game has to offer"
Free accounts can’t do everything a ‘Legendary’ account can When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark and Darker, which was once one of the most wishlisted games on Steam before it waspulled from the platform, has suddenly introduced free-to-play accounts, allowing players to experience “some” of what the first-person dungeon-crawling PvPvE adventure has to offer. The news wasannounced yesterdayalong with a fresh hotfix, with developer Ironmace explaining that players can now have either a free account or a ‘Legendary’ one – fans who already bought either the Standard or Founders editions have been automatically upgraded to the latter.
Jun. 5, 2024
35 must-see movie directors
The ultimate collection of legends who ever sat behind a camera When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making movies is an art form built on collaboration. A single movie takes armies of talented artisans to turn cinematic dreams into reality. But when it comes down to it, it’s the one who says “Action!” who quite literally gets the cameras rolling.
Jun. 5, 2024
7 years later, a new entry in a cult classic Netflix horror series is coming
Here comes Josef… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news horror fans, Peachfuzz is officially back as Netflix’s hit movie series Creep is being turned into a TV show with star Mark Duplass returning. An official release date and wider cast list for The Creep Tales is yet to be released, but if Josef and Peachfuzz are back to their old tricks, we cannot wait to see which unlucky soul he targets next.
Jun. 5, 2024
A new Star Wars comic will delve into the history of The Acolyte's Wookiee Jedi Master
The Acolyte - Kelnacca #1 is a new one-shot special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first two episodes of the hotly-anticipated new Star Wars show,The Acolyte, are out now onDisneyPlus. If you’ve already binged the eps then you’re likely intrigued by Kelnacca - the Wookiee Jedi Master who makes his debut in the second episode, as played by Joonas Suotamo (who also donned the fur to play Chewbacca in Star Wars moviesThe Last Jedi,The Rise of Skywalker, and Solo).
Jun. 5, 2024
A Valve veteran spent his career "focused a lot on violence," before Portal 2 inspired him to make Little Kitty, Big City
“The most fun I had working on a project was one that had the least conflict in it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might remember Little Kitty, Big City as the loveable indie game about - you guessed it - a cute cat causing havoc with the chaotic energy usually reserved for untitled geese. But the game’s non-violent adventure was (surprisingly) inspired by the director’s experience making severalValveclassics, includingPortal 2.
Jun. 5, 2024
After 23 long years, Jak and Daxter fans do what Sony won't and port the classic PS2 game to PC - now with local and online multiplayer
A childhood dream come true When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jak and Daxter’s fan-ported PC release from OpenGOAL is now fully playable in both couch co-op and online multiplayer mode. Teamrunsis a mod made specifically for OpenGOAL’s Jak and Daxter port, boasting couch co-op capability, an integrated leaderboard system for speedrunners, and most impressively of all - fully functional online multiplayer support.
Jun. 5, 2024
"People could've made billions": MMO legend returns from 2-year hiatus to share a game-breaking Old School RuneScape bug so dangerous even a former dev is shocked
It’s no Falador Massacre, but this could’ve been a disaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many MMO fans will remember theFalador Massacrethat struck RuneScape in June 2006. A bug with player housing gave some users the ability to attack other players in non-PvP zones, including the go-to market section of the city of Falador where players would go to sell expensive items.
Jun. 5, 2024
After server issues blocked The Final Shape from breaking Destiny 2's PC player record, Bungie explains what went wrong with the MMO's latest expansion launch
“Our goal is to get everyone in as swiftly as possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2: The Final Shapeis finally upon us, but the launch has not been withoutsome substantial server issues. As things begin to take their first steps toward starting to stabilize,Bungieis offering some details about what went wrong and what steps the studio has taken to fix it.
Jun. 5, 2024
Analyst says GTA 6's importance to the console market "cannot be overstated" as Sony and Microsoft try to get old-gen players to upgrade
PS4 and Xbox One holdouts could be tempted to convert once the current-gen exclusive GTA 6 releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6could be the game that finally gets PS4 and Xbox One holdouts to switch over to current-gen consoles, predicts a prominent industry analyst. In a tweet, Circana industry advisor Mat Piscatella argues “the importance of Grand Theft Auto VI to the console market cannot be overstated,” referencing a recent chart fromSonyshowing that, even 3.
Jun. 5, 2024
Andor star teases a "bigger and smarter" second season of the Star Wars show
“It even surprised me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adria Arjona can’t reveal much aboutAndor season 2– but she’s done a good job of raising our expectations for the next installment of the Star Wars show, regardless. “I’m so scared to talk about Andor,” Arjona said, laughing, in a new interview withHarper’s Bazaar. “But all I can say is that this second season is just so much bigger and smarter – and it even surprised me.
Jun. 5, 2024
As Destiny 2 servers recover from The Final Shape halting log-ins, skipping cutscenes, and booting players mid-activity, Bungie apologizes and hits the reset button
The servers were under intense pressure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2servers are finally recovering after the onslaught of players trying to get in to play The Final Shape yesterday, andBungiehas apologized for the inconvenience. If you guessed that Destiny 2’s servers might take a bit of a battering yesterday at The Final Shape’s launch, then you’d be correct.
Jun. 5, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows fan theory over its map gains momentum after fans solve Ubisoft's riddles for more tantalizing concept art
Does this finally confirm the Kyoto setting? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas sent out brand newAssassin’s Creed Shadowsconcept art to fans ahead of launch later this year, and some think it’s further proof of the game’s setting around Kyoto. Last month, right before Assassin’s Creed Shadows was fully unveiled by Ubisoft, the developer sent fans on a bit of a treasure hunt by providing them with a series of ciphered numbers on Twitter.
Jun. 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players on Steam have now spent longer in the RPG on average than Bethesda fans have in Skyrim, in true D&D fashion
Half of that time was probably spent on character creation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios reveals thatBaldur’s Gate 3players are each spending an average of 100 hours in the RPG - and that’s only on Steam. There’s no commitment like a Baldur’s Gate 3 fan’s commitment, it seems. Taking toTwitterto expose our unwavering obsession with the Dungeons & Dragons-style game, publishing director Michael Douse shares that he’s just learned the average Baldur’s Gate 3 playtime - which, “according to Steam is over 100 hours.
Jun. 5, 2024
Behold, the industrial-strength model of Miquella's arm custom-made for Shadow of the Erdtree events: "That arm is reinforced with resin, metal, and fiberglass"
“I’m tickled that every picture so far has everyone handling it so gingerly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you didn’t know, there’s a life-size replica of Elden Ring character Miquella’s arm going around at events, and apparently it’s near indestructible. To be clear, this is a completely separate thing from the Malenia life-size replica that you can buy fromBandai Namco’s store, as well asthe 10-foot statue of Messmer the Impaler that was given away as part of a video contest.
Jun. 5, 2024
Blade Runner RPG Starter Set review: "Perfectly captures the atmosphere of the source material"
With easy-to-grasp mechanics and a perfect atmospheric midpoint between the first and second movies, Blade Runner: The Roleplaying Game is something I can see myself coming back to many times in the future. This starter box provides not only a perfectly-constructed campaign to introduce you to this never-before-seen time period of the world, but a selection of interesting characters and locations too. It’s also aided by an outstanding selection of maps and player handouts.
Jun. 5, 2024
Bruce Wayne finally gets his mojo back in Batman #148 - but will it come at a deadly cost to one of his friends?
A fateful issue pits Batman against Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There can only be one!” yells the cover of Batman #148, as Bruce Wayne finally takes onFailsafe- the evil AI that has convinced Gotham that he is the real Dark Knight. This fateful scrap has been a long time coming and while Batman #148 is by no means the end of the arc - we already know that Failsafe will be one of the major antagonists inthe upcoming Absolute Power crossover event- after a protracted period of being knocked on his ass both literally and metaphorically, the issue finally sees the Caped Crusader get some of his mojo back.
Jun. 5, 2024
Cillian Murphy finally breaks his silence on his Peaky Blinders return – and the movie is officially coming to Netflix
Filming is due to start later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy has finally broken his silence on the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie – and confirmed that he’s definitely returning as Tommy Shelby. Knight hadpreviously said that Murphy was “definitely” returning for the movie, but this is the first time the actor has confirmed the news.
Jun. 5, 2024
Development on The Last of Us 2 Remastered's PC port has reportedly been complete for at least 7 months
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2 Remastered released exclusively on PS5 back in January with some visual improvements like native 4K resolution in Fidelity mode, better load times, anda new roguelike mode called No Return that one of the developers said is “not recommended for weak hearts.” In the meantime, here’s everything we know aboutThe Last of Us Season 2 on HBO.
Jun. 5, 2024
Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game plunged Larian into development hell … and it’s all the better for it: “We’ve made the kind of game that we would love”
Interview | Larian Studios' Kieron Kelly talks Divinity Original Sin: The Board Game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The tabletop adaptation of Divinity: Original Sin started as many great things do – its creators just felt like doing it. At least, this was the justification initially delivered to me by Larian’s publishing coordinator, Kieron Kelly: “We wanted to make a board game … it was never a question.
Jun. 5, 2024
Don't worry, the Elden Ring DLC dims the exceedingly bright Bandai Namco logo so it can no longer hurt you
FromSoftware nerfed it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLCis set to be a massive undertaking for soulslikers withover 10 new bosses and “around 100” new weaponssoon invading the Lands Between, but (arguably) the expansion’s biggest change comes right when you boot up the game. Company logos are far from the most memorable part of any game - let aloneFromSoftware’s - but a special exception can be made for Elden Ring and theBandai Namcologo that flashes up before you reach the title screen.
Jun. 5, 2024
Down-bad Monster Hunter Wilds players brute-force the 'Dating Sim' tag onto Steam mere days after meeting Gemma the Smithy
It can only get worse from here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wildsfans have officially added the ‘Dating Sim’ tag to the game on Steam, and there’s one big reason why: Gemma the Smithy. Monster Hunter Wilds just received a new trailerlast week at PlayStation’s State of Play showcase, boasting vast landscapes, brand new monsters, and even a new mount that can sniff things out across the map.
Jun. 5, 2024
Fallout season 2 is coming "as fast as humanly possible," says showrunner
Graham Wagner says Fallout season 2 is well on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout season 2is on its way – and showrunner Graham Wagner says we might not have to wait very long. “We are going as fast as we possibly can, and we’ve got a lot of heavy lifting from Season 1 already done,” Wager toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Jun. 5, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director's sage advice for players who don't understand the RPG's divisive card game: "Try again"
The Obsidian equivalent to ‘git gud’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than a decade since its release,Fallout: New Vegasplayers are still having trouble with its much-maligned card mini-game, but the RPG’s director has doubled down on his advice that everyone should just try and try again. Obsidian Entertainment’s Josh Sawyer - the director behind New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, andPentiment- has repeatedly defended card mini-game Caravan over the years, arguing that its three-deck bidding war is actually not as convoluted as its reputation might suggest.
Jun. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 role-players are creating their own Bridgerton storylines with scandal, drama, and romance across a 7-day MMO event
The two share more history than you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 players are getting incredibly creative and role-playing as Bridgerton-era characters. Final Fantasy 14 and Bridgerton isn’t an obvious crossover, and it’s one that you never knew you needed until you see it. Over the past few days, hordes of Final Fantasy 14 players have been dressing themselves up in elaborate ballgowns and flashy suits to partake in the ‘#FFXIVBridgerton’ hashtag on Twitter, effectively cosplaying regency-era characters.
Jun. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Cloud actor says the most challenging part of Rebirth was voicing a Moogle: "It was just hard to take seriously"
It was a “ridiculously funny” process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Cloud actor has spoken about the most challenging bits of the RPG sequel, and it turns out it was voicing the Moogle version of his iconic character. Cody Christian, who portrays Cloud Strife in both Final Fantasy 7 Remake and Rebirth, spoke toDeadlineabout the toughest parts of the job.
Jun. 5, 2024
For sheer install size, Shadow of the Erdtree is rumored to be bigger than all of Sekiro and almost a third of Elden Ring itself
An expansive expansion on the horizon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rumors suggest that theElden Ring DLCwill be a bigger install size than the entirety of Sekiro and a third of the base game itself. That’s according to leaker PlaystationSize, whotweetedthat Shadow of the Erdtree will take up 16.5GB of space onPS5when it comes out on June 21- almost a third of the base game’s entirety, which currently sits at about 51GB on PS5.
Jun. 5, 2024
Forget swords and sorcery, my time with Shadow of the Erdtree has convinced me that the best route is unarmed combat
Preview | The Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree has over 100 new weapons, and I have my favorite picked out already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadow of the Erdtree is out at the end of the month, but I was lucky enough to get to play three hours of the upcomingElden Ring DLCrecently as part of a preview event.
Jun. 5, 2024
Fortnite Oasis Pools: Where to find them
Oasis Pools in Fortnite will recover health or gain shields if you swim in their waters, and this is where they are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Oasis Pools have sprung up across the arid Wasteland biome, offering respite to weary travellers crossing the dusty plains that now form the south side of the battle royale island. This isn’t just a cosmetic effect though, as if you dive into one of these pools duringFortnite Season 3then you’ll be rejuvenated with additional health and shields, which could provide a significant boost if you’re running low on HP.
Jun. 5, 2024
Fortnite Tri-Beam Laser Rifle: How to get the Fallout gun
The Fortnite Laser Gun crossover from Fallout is now available, so here’s where you can go to get it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Tri-Beam Laser Rifle is an iconic weapon from the world of Fallout, and it has now crossed over into the Wastelands of the battle royale. This Fortnite Laser Gun is available to all players, as long as you can find it during a match – unlike theFortnite T-60 Power Armorthat you can only use once you’ve unlocked it by levelling up your battle pass.
Jun. 5, 2024
From Star Wars Outlaws to GTA 6, these are the most anticipated open-world games I have on my bingo card for Summer Game Fest
SGF Predictions | If any of these new open-world games make an appearance during Summer Game Fest, I’ll be on the top of the (open) world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to capturing a sense of adventure, open-world games can certainly deliver that in spades. From fantastical landscapes to sprawling sci-fi environments and historical backdrops, there are so many new games across various genres on the horizon that promise to transport us to other universes both new and familiar.
Jun. 5, 2024
Glen Powell's catchphrase from a new Netflix movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is actually straight from the true story
Exclusive | Director Richard Linklater reveals that the best line from his new film Hit Man is from the real life Gary Johnson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Richard Linklater’s (School of Rock, theBefore Trilogy) new filmHit Manis already - if you will excuse the pun - a hit withaudiencesthanks to its festival run and short theatrical release.
Jun. 5, 2024
God of War devs say they were "scared as hell" that they would "f*** up" the now-iconic E3 2016 reveal
It’s not hard to see why When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It all looks very slick and smooth, but Barlog and staff at developerSonySanta Monica were anything but. In a tweet reacting to footage of him preparing to play God of War on PlayStation’s stage, Barlog said he was “trying to seem cool but underneath I’m scared as hell I’m gonna fuck it up in front of the whole damn world.
Jun. 5, 2024
House of the Dragon and Rings of Power stars are haunted by grief and an evil tree in chilling first trailer for new folk horror
The trailer for Starve Acre is here, and it’s chilling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new folk horror Starve Acre is here, and it’s suitably chilling. StarringHouse of the Dragon’s Matt Smith andRings of Powerstar Morfydd Clark, the film is based on the novel of the same name by Andrew Michael Hurley. It sees the pair play a couple who must navigate a sudden tragedy involving their young son.
Jun. 5, 2024
How to beat Rellana, Twin Moon Knight in Shadow of the Erdtree
One of the first major bosses in the Elden Ring DLC is the Twin Moon Knight Rellana When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rellana, Twin Moon Knight, in Shadow of the Erdtree is the boss of Castle Ensis and one of the two first major bosses in the starting area. Of these two I’d say Rellana is tougher to beat than the Dancing Lion - using sword combos, fire, and sorcery to overwhelm attackers and keep them at arm’s length.
Jun. 5, 2024
How to get Diablo 4 Resplendent Sparks
Resplendent Sparks in Diablo 4 are used to craft Uber Uniques, so this is where they can be found and how to use them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Resplendent Sparks are a crafting material that was introduced last season, and they’re highly sought-after due to the immense power they hold. With enough of them obtained, players finally have the chance to craft their choice of an extremely rare Uber Unique, without being tied to the usual RNG grind for obtainingDiablo 4 Uniques.
Jun. 5, 2024
Hunger Games star joins Talk to Me actor in Watch Dogs movie based on the popular video game franchise
Tom Blyth and Sophie Wilde are set to star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Blyth is set to star alongside Sophie Wilde in a feature-length adaptation of popular video game franchise Watch Dogs. PerDeadline, Mathieu Turi is set to direct from a screenplay by Christie LeBlanc and Victoria Bata. Blyth recently starred as Coriolanus Snow inThe Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and is currently filming the dramas Discussion Materials, A Farewell to Arms, and Plainclothes.
Jun. 5, 2024
HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless review: “comfort and battery at the expense of functionality”
The HyperX Cloud 3 Wireless is a surprisingly limited gaming headset prioritizing comfort and battery life at the expense of functionality. Dropping that Bluetooth or wired connection makes a bigger impact than you might initially expect, and a focus on upper ranges means those after a more textured soundstage will be disappointed. Still, this is a leading headset where comfort and battery life are concerned. Generous padding Excellent battery life
Jun. 5, 2024
I don't want to alarm Elden Ring players, but I think I found the next Bloodhound's Fang in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, because this sword feels incredible
I see this specific light greatsword getting a lot of use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MyElden Ring DLC hands-on preview sessionwas a three-hour sampling of what Shadow of the Erdtree’s Land of Shadow has to offer, and one weapon was glued to my hands for most of it. It’s called Milady, one of the new light greatswords in the DLC, and I’m betting my Runes right now that it ends up being one of the most popular weapons in the whole thing, potentially rivaling the famously comfy Bloodhound’s Fang curved greatsword from the base game.
Jun. 5, 2024
I think the new D&D Monster Manual cover is best, and the artist behind each rulebook agrees
A who’s who of D&D baddies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new D&D Monster Manual cover has been revealed, and with it, the curtain’s been pulled back on all of the core rulebooks. Honestly? It’s my favorite. Offering a more zoomed-out look at the action than the last D&D Monster Manual, this one features iconic characters like Minsc and Boo from Baldur’s Gate facing off against a many-tentacled beholder… and almost every iconic monster from the best tabletop RPGs.
Jun. 5, 2024
Indie roguelike beats AAA publishers to the punch with a whole game that's literally just a slot machine, but it's actually a cool-looking RPG with no microtransactions
RP7 is planned to release into early access in “late summer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear “slot machine game”? You’d be forgiven if it wasn’t “really neat roguelike RPG,” but indie studio Turtle Cream is making exactly that, with a unique adventure that’ll see a cutesy protagonist’s fate hinge on the outcome of the slots.
Jun. 5, 2024
It's not just Elden Ring – here are 5 soulslike we're prepared to die over at Summer Game Fest
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The journey thatFromSoftwarestarted us on with the release of Demon’s Souls 15 years ago has really come to a head. For years, the soulslike was a genre dominated by a single studio, with only a few would-be competitors treading nervously in the wake of Miyazaki and co. But in the past couple of years, that’s all changed - since the launch of Elden Ring, a veritable spate of soulslikes have helped expand the genre.
Jun. 5, 2024
Just hours after release, Star Wars fans think they already know the identity of The Acolyte's Sith Lord – thanks to one line of dialogue
The masked figure may have revealed himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte, the brand new Star Wars show, has finally arrived – and already there’s one major mystery that has everyone theorizing. Now, before we go any further, be warned that the following will containmajor spoilers for The Acolyte episodes 1 and 2! Turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Jun. 5, 2024
Knives Out 3 adds Sam Raimi Spider-Man villain to cast
Thomas Haden Church is joining the ever-growing cast of Wake Up Dead Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thomas Haden Church is the latest actor to join the cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. PerThe Wrap, Haden Church joins the cast alongside A-list actor Josh Brolin, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington,Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis,Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, andAndrew Scott.
Jun. 5, 2024
Lords of the Fallen, the best-worst Soulslike RPG of 2023, celebrates "Mostly Positive" recent Steam reviews after months of "Mixed" reception
Onwards and upwards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a lengthy period muddled by mixed reviews, Soulslike RPGLords of the Fallenis now sitting comfortably at a “Mostly Positive” rating on Steam. Our ownLords of the Fallen reviewdetails some of the ways in which Hexworks' medieval dark fantasy may have missed the mark at launch, from its initial lack of identity to problems with execution.
Jun. 5, 2024
Matt Smith says House of the Dragon's Daemon would "f***" Jon Snow up in Game of Thrones: "I've got a dragon"
Who do you have your bets on? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you ever thought to yourself, who would win in a fight between Jon Snow from Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon’s Daemon Targaryen? Well, if you have, your question has finally been answered as Daemon himself has addressed the issue and seems to think that he would definitely win.
Jun. 5, 2024
Midnight Mass star joins The Boys spin-off show Gen V ahead of season 2
Hamish Linklater is set to play Godolkin University’s new dean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys spin-off Gen V has added Hamish Linklater to its cast ahead ofseason 2. According toVariety, the actor, who recently appeared in Mike Flanagan’s hit horror seriesMidnight Mass, will play Godolkin University’s newly appointed “charming and charismatic” dean Cipher. (RIP Dean Shetty).
Jun. 5, 2024
New horror movie The Watched see M. Night Shyamalan follow through on a 20-year-old promise to Dakota Fanning
Exclusive: Dakota Fanning has wanted to be in a Shyamalan film ever since she was a child When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut horror film, The Watched (titled The Watchers internationally), Dakota Fanning (The Equalizer 3, Ripley) plays protagonist Mina. Left stranded in an Irish forest with no power, she comes across a strange cabin where the inhabitants are observed each night by mysterious creatures.
Jun. 5, 2024
Nine Sols review: "Metroidvania blended with Soulslike elements and the execution is nothing short of astonishing"
Nine Sols is an enthralling combat gauntlet with death-defying moves and sleek systems for a rapturous experience, let down only slightly by its somewhat lacklustre pacing and focus, and tired fat-shaming quips. Pulse-pounding combat Exceptional riff on Sekiro’s systems Stellar story of revenge and regret Map design isn’t always in sync with plot Downright weird fat-shaming Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jun. 5, 2024
Square Enix seemingly kickstarts its multiplatform approach by freeing some of its best JRPGs to cross the console divide
The Octopath Traveler games have an odd history with exclusivity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enix recently announced a restored multiplatform strategythat would see its games release on all platforms, rather than arbitrarily locking them behind certain consoles. The publisher now seems to be unleashing some of their best RPGs to all. But now, ratings on theTaiwan Digital Game Rating Committeesuggest that both games will finally make their way to new platforms soon, passing each other by on the now-empty console warring battlefield.
Jun. 5, 2024
Star of new horror movie The Watched says it features things she's never seen in a film before
Exclusive: Dakota Fanning says Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut mixes the real and surreal in a unique way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut feature, The Watched (called The Watchers internationally), is coming to theaters soon, and Dakota Fanning, who plays protagonist Mina, says the movie features things she’s never seen before in a film. Adapted fromthe novel by A.
Jun. 5, 2024
Star Wars fans notice a heartbreaking parallel to The Clone Wars in The Acolyte
Now there are two of them! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a wise man once said: it’s like poetry… it rhymes.The Acolyteis no different – as Star Wars fans have already spotted a heartbreaking parallel between the newDisneyPlus series and one of Ahsoka’s most emotional moments in The Clone Wars. The Acolyte’s premiere sees Master Sol (Lee Jung-jae) corner Osha (Amandla Stenberg) after her prison transport crash lands on the frozen planet of Carlac.
Jun. 5, 2024
Star Wars' cute new droid has an incredibly wholesome inspiration behind it
Exclusive: Amandla Stenberg talks to GamesRadar+ about ‘working’ with The Acolyte’s new droid Pip When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytecontinues Star Wars’ long tradition of cute droids bursting with personality. First, there was R2-D2, then the likes of BB-8 and D-O rolled onto the scene. Now, there’s Pip, the right-hand droid of mechanic Osha (Amandla Stenberg), who has a surprisingly wholesome real-world inspiration hidden behind its chipper demeanor.
Jun. 5, 2024
Steam Next Fest dev says the "juggernaut game we're all dwarfed by, the baddest motherf***er in the room" is a cozy li'l building sim that's on over 800k Wishlists
Tiny Glade is the talk of the town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festhasn’t even started yet, but apparently the frontrunner in terms of early data is a little indie castle builder called Tiny Glade, and a developer working on a separate game is loving the irony. “Next Fest hasn’t started yet, but there’s a way to preview the rankings, and I love that the juggernaut game we’re all dwarfed by, the baddest motherfucker in the room, is Tiny Glade,“Tom Francis, creator of Gunpoint, Heat Signature, and Tactical Breach Wizard saidin a tweet.
Jun. 5, 2024
Stephen King shares his verdict on Netflix's new number one movie
The horror author was a big fan of Godzilla Minus One When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has shared his verdict onGodzilla Minus One– and it’s safe to say, his review is short and sweet. Lots of people have been talking about the Japanese monster movie, which has been described as a prequel to the first-ever Godzilla film, recently, due to itlanding on Netflix in both the UK and US.
Jun. 5, 2024
Steve Rogers assembles his own team of Avengers including She-Hulk, Monica Rambeau, Hawkeye, and many more
Steve Rogers is bringing the Avengers back to Avengers Mansion with his own team this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Rogers is back in action as the leader of a new squad of Avengers as part ofBlood Hunt, and following the conclusion of the massive summer crossover, the original Captain America is sticking around Avengers Mansion to keep leading his own team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Jun. 5, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown's fantasy movie overtakes Knives Out 2 to become one of the most-watched Netflix movies of all time
Damsel is now at number 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown is no stranger to wildly popular Netflix projects thanks to Stranger Things andEnola Holmes. Now, her latest fantasy movie has joined the line-up asDamseldebuts at the number eight spot in themost-watched films on Netflix. Per the streamer, the hours viewed of the movie are at 251.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Acolyte creator breaks down Star Wars show's shocking opening: "You have to go hard, you have to say the Jedi are going to take some Ls"
The Acolyte’s Leslye Headland on the opening scene involving Carrie-Anne Moss' Master Indara When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following contains spoilers forThe Acolytepremiere. You have been warned! If The Acolyte wanted our attention early on, it sure got it. From the first few minutes, the new Star Wars show arrived like a concussive Force blast, one that wouldn’t look out of place in the opening duel between Master Indara (Carrie-Ann Moss) and assassin Mae (Amandla Stenberg).
Jun. 5, 2024
The Acolyte's masked villain has been revealed – here's we know about the new Star Wars Sith
The lowdown on the mysterious Sith after its episode 5 reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is that mysterious masked Sith Lord inThe Acolyte? Finally, thanks to the Star Wars show’s fifth episode,we have an answer. Now, it should go without saying, but the following will containspoilersfor The Acolyte. We’ll be discussing everything up to the latest entry, including the much-speculated identity of the person behind the mask.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Last of Us showrunner reveals season 2 episode count, but says that potential season 3 will be "significantly larger"
The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin says there’s a whole lot more where that came from When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news:The Last of Us season 2will be slightly shorter than season 1. The good news, however, is that we may very well be getting a season 3 and 4. “We don’t think that we’re going to be able to tell the story even within two seasons [2 and 3] because we’re taking our time and go down interesting pathways which we did a little bit in Season 1 too,” Mazin toldDeadline.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Samsung 1080p monitor I’d buy right now just dropped to Black Friday level pricing
A punchy 1080p display for under $130 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSamsungOdyssey G3 is up there with the best 1080p gaming monitors. Sure, it lacks the resolution prowess of UHD displays, but its speedy 144Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time pair perfectly with many budget setups. So you can imagine how delighted I am to see it dip to its Black Friday price only six months into the year, as it’s now the price of many lower-spec alternatives that wield entry-level specs.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Star Fox-style roguelite whose dev refused to use AI voices to cut costs is adding an entire "anti-capitalist revenge" campaign about a cat-girl destroying AI
Whisker Squadron: Survivor “feels like a whole new game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Fox-esque roguelite Whisker Squadron: Survivor has taken the fight against AI displacement in-game with a whole new campaign about the titular feline pilot getting revenge on some AI-powered robots. For some context, Whisker Squadron: Survivor made waves not only because it’s a kickass on-rails roguelite, but also because of the developer’s outspoken, explicit hatred of AI in game development, particularly AI voice acting.
Jun. 5, 2024
You can now play Super Mario 64 in VR on an actual Nintendo 64, but the frame rate is so bad you'll probably get "really bad motion sickness"
Portal 64 dev James Lambert is still cooking some wild projects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are plenty of ways to play classic games in VR thanks to various emulator upgrades on modern platforms, but if you’ve ever wondered whether you could plug a VR headset into a 28-year-old Nintendo 64 console and get a similar experience, wonder no more - one developer has gotten a VR version of Super Mario 64 running on original hardware.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Zotac Zone is scheduled to arrive in September, but its price stops it being a Steam Deck OLED rival
Another premium portable for the pile. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Zotac Zone might be in for a shock when it reaches thebest gaming handheldbattlefield, as it’s now full of combatants. TheSteam Deck OLEDstill stands in the center, swatting away rivals like Sauron at the start of The Lord of the Rings. However, in that nerdy metaphor,Valve’s pricing keeps it in the fight, as the Zone and existing soldiers like theAsus ROG AllyandLenovo Legion Gopack more punch.
Jun. 5, 2024
This co-op indie farming game lets you pursue entire career paths on a colorful island full of magical creatures, like this balloon worm
Luma Island is coming to PC this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s great news for any farming game enthusiasts ready to devote their lives to another virtual paradise, as the debut game from indie studio Feel Free Games, Luma Island, has now been given a release window, and is planned to release on PC this fall.
Jun. 5, 2024
What is The High Republic? The Acolyte’s new Star Wars era explained
Welcome to a new era of Star Wars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is now split into nine distinct eras and one of those – The High Republic – makes its live-action debut withThe Acolyte, the new series onDisneyPlus starring Amandla Stenberg, Lee Jung-jae, and Manny Jacinto. But you may have some questions before diving into The Acolyte: whatisThe High Republic exactly?
Jun. 5, 2024
What to do in Shadow of the Erdtree next: full walkthrough
Where to go in the Elden Ring DLC, no matter where you are in the story. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering what to do in Shadow of the Erdtree? Our walkthrough will take you through the Elden Ring expansion’s critical path and main story, all the various challenges and lay out clearly where you need to go next, no matter what point you’ve reached.
Jun. 5, 2024
When does The Acolyte take place on the Star Wars timeline?
Confused about The Acolyte’s place on the Star Wars timeline? Here’s your answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte has a surprise place on theStar Wars timeline.Yes, The High Republic era has officially been introduced in live action, but it’s a time period that may be unfamiliar to those who haven’t yet dipped their toes into the wider world of High Republic books and comics in a galaxy far, far away.
Jun. 5, 2024
Where is Yoda in The Acolyte? Why the Star Wars Jedi isn't involved, explained
Questions, we have When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte, Star Wars' brand new show, has finally hitDisneyPlus – and, though it’s set in theHigh Republicera, long before the prequels, there are a handful of Jedi with lifespans long enough to be around this far back on theStar Wars timeline. One of those Jedi is Yoda, who, at this time, is actually the Grand Master of the Jedi Order.
Jun. 5, 2024
Win a Blu-ray of Lisa Frankenstein!
We have five copies up for grabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though she’s probably still best known for writing Juno, Diablo Cody’s 2009 horror-comedy Jennifer’s Body has become a bit of a cult item. Recently she returned to the genre for Lisa Frankenstein. Set in 1989, it follows a goth outcast who enjoys spending her time hanging out in the local cemetery.
Jun. 5, 2024
Win Patrick Stewart's Memoir Making It So!
We have 10 paperback copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Covering everything from his working class childhood in Mirfield, near Huddersfield – no hot water, no bathroom, two in a bed – to his work for the Royal Shakespeare Company and his comedic work in the likes of American Dad! and Extras, Sir Patrick Stewart’s memoir Making It So is also, of course, essential reading for Star Trek fans.
Jun. 5, 2024
The Ultimates #1 attempts the improbable: redeeming Hank Pym, the original Ant-Man
The original Ant-Man, Hank Pym, has some serious baggage that the Ultimate Universe is aiming to leave behind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As promised, June 5’sUltimates #1assembles the first roster of the new Ultimate Universe’s main superhero team, including the debuts of the new Ultimate Hank Pym and Janet Van Dyne. And along with leading very different civilian lives from their mainstream Marvel Universe counterparts, the new Ultimate Hank and Janet also provide a fresh slate for the characters' emotionally and morally complex relationship.
Jun. 4, 2024
You don’t need RAM that’s capable of 10,000MHz, but T-Force is giving it to you in pink and white colorways
Finally, a pink DDR5 RAM module! Wait, it’s how fast? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I would like to tell you a story about when I reviewed DDR5 RAM for the second time. I was playing around with clock speeds and XMP settings, and being a tad overconfident with our official GamesRadar+ testing PC. I was benchmarking 32GB of PNY’s XLR8 MAKO memory (which is certainly up there with thebest RAM for gaming), and pairing it with a 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor.
Jun. 4, 2024
Bad Boys: Ride or Die review – "Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have enough charisma to see this fourquel through"
While it’s stronger on gunplay and horseplay than plot, this is a solid entry for BB fans. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The plot isn’t desperately involving: it’s a vehicle to take our heroes – who range from hapless to highly skilled – from one action-comedy scene to another.
Jun. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player runs the entire RPG without any levels or spells at all as a humble, stinky wheel of cheese with 1 HP
He cheesed his way through the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One mastermindBaldur’s Gate 3player has proven that there’s one ultimate way to cheese the RPG from start to finish after all - quite literally, as a wheel of cheese. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s second and third acts. YouTuber Bouch, a genius Baldur’s Gate 3 fan best known for wild challenge runs, is back with another ridiculous playthrough proving that the RPG can indeed always get sillier.
Jun. 4, 2024
Best Destiny 2 Exotic armor for Hunters, Titans, and Warlocks
Here are some of the best Exotic armor pieces in Destiny 2 for the three Classes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Equipping the best Destiny 2 Exotic armor pieces can make a huge difference in your build, with some adding hugely useful abilities and buffs. These might include massively buffing your Super with increased damage or changing how it works entirely, new ways to benefit from and activate Subclass keywords, or huge buffs to particular Aspects.
Jun. 4, 2024
Bungie shares a critical PSA for Destiny 2 players jumping into The Final Shape today: be careful with the co-op campaign, and expect some bugged abilities
Destiny 2: The Final Shape is upon us, so don’t ruin it for yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2: The Final Shape is upon us, and if what we saw inour hands-on preview of the expansionis anything to go by, it’s going to be a big one. As you pile in to take down the Witness, heedBungie’s PSA and make sure you don’t mess up your day-one experience.
Jun. 4, 2024
Captain America villain actor is confident he will return to the MCU: "I'm still not dead"
We could see Baron Zemo again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel actor Daniel Brühl is confident that we’ll see his villain Baron Zemo in the MCU again. We last saw Zemo inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier, which ended with the mastermind imprisoned on the Raft. Many expected him to pop up as part of the Thunderbolts* lineup, but, strangely, he’s not part of the movie’s cast.
Jun. 4, 2024
Chestbursting aliens lead the way in Alien: Romulus trailer that sees the franchise goes back to its horror roots
The new trailer for Alien: Romulus is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer for the Fede Álvarez-directed Alien: Romulus has been released, and it’s suitably terrifying. Following the first teaser, the first major look at the upcoming movie gives us a clearer idea of the plot. We see the group of young space cadets make their trip to a space station to escape the monotony of Earth, before finding out something is hunting them… There’s lots of gore too, and naturally an alien bursting from someone’s chest, which looks like it was what was seen inthe CinemaCon footage shown earlier this year.
Jun. 4, 2024
Deadpool 3 director eyed to helm next Avengers movie which may see 60 returning superheroes
Shawn Levy is in talks to direct a massive new version of Avengers 5 with up to 60 returning Marvel characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Levy’s involvement in the film isn’t confirmed, with Deadline reporting that Marvel is also eyeing several other directors white they wait for an answer. But perhaps just as interesting in the trade’s reporting is that whether Levy joins the film or not, Marvel seems to be takingAvengers 5in a whole new direction.
Jun. 4, 2024
Destiny 2 "servers not available" errors are rampant as The Final Shape chugs, Bungie suggests restarting your console or Steam as maintenance gets extended
The Final Shape launch brought all the Guardians to the yard and now the yard is too full When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2servers are struggling once again as everyone and their dog piles in forDestiny 2: The Final Shape. I was inexplicably able to get in first try with no issues whatsoever on PC, but many players continue to report login errors, most especially “Destiny 2 serversnot available,” preventing them from signing in at all let alone taking the fight to The Witness.
Jun. 4, 2024
Fan-made Pokemon RPG combines HeartGold, SoulSilver, and the best spin-off game into an overhauled Johto adventure with every modern feature you could ask for
Pokemon Mythic Silver offers an unlikely follow-up to Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What would you get if you combined Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver with the beloved spin-off game, Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, except with newer Pokemon and an entirely overhauled region? The answer is Pokemon Mythic Silver – a new fan-made RPG that’s now playable in beta.
Jun. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 fans fear for Alpha the chocobo's safety after he's whisked away by Colonel Sanders in the MMO's latest KFC collab
“ALPHA GET OUT OF THERE!!! HE’S GOING TO COOK YOU!!!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 fans are in turmoil, and deeply concerned about the safety of the beloved chocobo, Alpha, after he was shown being whisked away by KFC’s Colonel Sanders, who may or may not be envisioning him in a bucket. The award-winning Final Fantasy MMORPG is soon launching a second collaboration with KFC, which, asFamitsu reports(translated byGoogleand DeepL), will see the return of the ‘Eat fried chicken’ emote, as well as the distribution of some Final Fantasy-themed stickers for KFC customers in Japan.
Jun. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 gets more US Worlds as Dawntrail's launch looms, hoping to avoid the dreadful Endwalker queues of the MMO's past
Square Enix is preparing, and a good thing it is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is getting four new Worlds later this month on June 11, to help manage the inevitable onslaught of sign-ins come Dawntrail’s arrival on June 28. Announced just earlier today, Cuchulainn, Golem, Kraken, and Rafflesia will be the four new Worlds coming to Final Fantasy 14’s North American Data Centre, Dynamis, later this month on June 11.
Jun. 4, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 superfan and series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi is running riot with the goofy FF6 outfit he made Yoshi-P add to the MMO
And he’s already got an entourage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 diehard Hironobu Sakaguchi is now tearing around the MMO in the outfit he specifically requested game director Naoki Yoshida put into the game. Maybe you know of the Kappa, the Japanese imp-like folklore creatures, or maybe you don’t. They adore cucumbers, swimming in lakes, and generally being a nuisance to anyone and everyone.
Jun. 4, 2024
Following a year of memorable RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3, these upcoming RPGs just might make Summer Game Fest for me
SGF Predictions | From Dragon Age Dreadwolf to Avowed, I’ve got my summoning circle ready for these RPGs at Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With so manygame publishers set to appear during the showcase, my mind is already running wild, and my sense of anticipation about what awaits us in the world of RPGs is only intensifying.
Jun. 4, 2024
Forget the Dragonstorm arc, MTG Modern Horizons 3 is a prequel
Flashback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So it turns out MTG Modern Horizons 3 is a prequel set. Alongside your fevered attempts to get your hands on an Eldrazi Commander deck or fine tune your Modern-legal deck, you might not have even had time to think about that being a possibility.Magic: The Gathering didn’t land its spot as one of thebest card gamesin the biz solely through its storytelling.
Jun. 4, 2024
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki hopes to take the "bits that didn't go so well this time with Elden Ring" and improve on them in a "future title"
“That’s something I’m really excited for” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLCisn’t even out yet, and director Hidetaka Miyazaki is already thinking aboutFromSoftware’s next project - and how the studio can do better next time around. “Making a game as large and ambitious asElden Ringwas obviously not without its troubles,” Miyazaki tells our friends atPC Gamer. “It was a challenging and long process.
Jun. 4, 2024
Genshin Impact 4.7 release date and time - When the Clorinde banner starts
Here’s when Clorinde and Sethos arrive in Genshin Impact version 4.7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact 4.7 release date is technically today, June 4, with the launch time set for approximately 8pm PT / 11pm ET / 3am BT (June 5) due to the time gap with Chinese developer HoYoverse. The exact minute you can log in will vary depending on the RPG’s maintenance downtime, with updates often arriving up to an hour early, but Western players can plan on a late-night start.
Jun. 4, 2024
Genshin Impact challenger Wuthering Waves showers fans with more compensation as it apologizes again for the action RPG's "deficiencies and issues"
Kuro Games has been “disheartened by our inability to provide a high-quality gaming experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wuthering Waves, the new action RPG from Kuro Games, hasn’t had the best start since its release last month. Despite accumulating the excitement of30 million people who all pre-registered for the game, at launch, someplayers experienced lag, crashes and even device overheating, which obviously didn’t make for a great first impression.
Jun. 4, 2024
Hades 2 Patch 2 is here and absolutely loaded with massive balance changes for the roguelike's weapons, and Boon updates are coming next
Basically every weapon in Hades 2 just got a buff of some kind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember howHades 2developer Supergiant told us not to expect any big balance changes until later? Well, later has officially come. Hades 2 Patch 2 is here, and it’s stuffed with game-changing weapon updates. “Among the improvements in this patch, look for many new UI icons as well as weapon-related balance changes aimed at enhancing core combat and related choices,” Supergiant says in thepatch notes.
Jun. 4, 2024
Hidetaka Miyazaki says the Elden Ring DLC was always going to be massive: "We wanted an experience for the player that was going to match that of the base game"
“We wanted them to experience that sense of discovery, and that sense of wonder and exploration again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is no world where the upcomingElden Ring DLCisn’t an absolute unit of a video game expansion, and director andFromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki has confirmed that was indeed always the plan. We learned recently that FromSoftware hasn’t always been perfectly forthright about the size of the Elden Ring DLC, which, as it turns out,is much bigger than originally expected.
Jun. 4, 2024
Holdovers star to lead Hostel TV series based on hyper-violent horror franchise
Paul Giamatti is set to star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Giamatti is set to star in a Hostel TV series, based on the gory films directed by Eli Roth. Roth teased the project with two posts on hisInstagram account, writing, “Passports, please,” and “Who else really feels like traveling?” The filmmaker toldCinepoplast year that he had more ideas for the Hostel franchise, and that he wouldn’t want anyone else to direct.
Jun. 4, 2024
How to beat the Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Shadow of the Erdtree
The Boss of Belurat, the Dancing Lion of Elden Ring, is a bouncy, elemental powerhouse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Divine Beast Dancing Lion in Shadow of the Erdtree is at the very top of Belurat, and likely one of the first bosses you encounter, unless you run into theErdtree Ghostflame Dragonfirst. The Lands Between have turned the difficulty up to 11, as every foe hits far harder than you’re used to, and that includes this Dancing Lion, who is not easy to reach in the first place.
Jun. 4, 2024
How to start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC in Elden Ring
Where the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion begins and what to do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To start the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC for Elden Ring, players need to go to Mogh’s arena underground and touch the withered arm sticking out of the cocoon. That’ll get you to the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion - but there’s some specific conditions and bosses that you’ll need to take down first, and that we’ll lay out for you below.
Jun. 4, 2024
I tried Samsung’s new OLED gaming monitors early, and one feature should have rivals worried
Hands-on with the new Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 and G8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes more than just an impressive OLED panel to make mybest gaming monitorlist, as the whole package matters. Sure, previous models like theSamsung Odyssey OLED G9hold their position thanks to incredible contrast and colors, but it’s the screen maker’s attention to design that ultimately earns it the crown.
Jun. 4, 2024
I've had my eye on this pixel-perfect blend of Stardew Valley and Sailor Moon for over a year, and it's getting a Steam Next Fest demo to keep the cozy vibes coming
Fields of Mistria is downright dreamy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantasy life sim Fields of Mistria is getting aSteam Next Festdemo tomorrow, allowing us to try our hands at exploring, farming, fishing, magic, and more early. With hundreds of hours in Stardew Valley and a love for all things magical girl-related, I’ve had my eye on Fields of Mistria since its debut during last year’sWholesome Direct.
Jun. 4, 2024
In the final wait for Elden Ring's DLC, a modded Malenia is kicking the crap out of players – including Let Me Solo Her, who calls her "the strongest boss I've faced"
Unalloyed Malenia is not for the faint of heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In wishing the hours away untilElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC arrives, players are challenging a modded Malenia - and getting the stuffing beaten out of them. ‘Unalloyed Malenia’ is, fittingly, a creation by MiquellaTheUnalloyed over onNexusMods. It’s a complete overhaul of the base game boss that seeks to “significantly” increase the difficulty via brand new phases, animations, attacks, and more for what was one of Elden Ring’s toughest bosses in the first place.
Jun. 4, 2024
It took 4 years and 40,000 attempts to shave 1 second off this Mike Tyson's Punch-Out speedrun, and "it could be many years" before the record is broken again
Even the Fresh Prince could never dream so big When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 37 years after the release of Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, one speedrunner has finally managed to beat the game’s titular final boss in two minutes flat, and it could be ages before we see another run like this. There’s still room to improve, too, as Summoning Salt says “this fight was only 3 frames away from being a 1:59.
Jun. 4, 2024
Like a Dragon: Yakuza is coming to Prime Video this year and the Kiryu actor has already shown off the iconic back tattoo
The head of Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio says it will “bring the games to life” and “add new surprises” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, that’s rad: The Like a Dragon series is being turned into a six-part TV show on Prime Video. Based on the hugely popular series of crime drama games developed by Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio, Like a Dragon protagonist Kiryu Kazuma will be brought to life on screen by Kamen Rider Drive’s Ryoma Takeuchi.
Jun. 4, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan says working on his daughter's debut horror movie "changed" him as a director
Exclusive: The Knock at the Cabin director says leading the second unit on The Watched took him back to his roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut horror movie The Watched (international title The Watchers) opens in cinemas this Friday. Her father, director M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense,Signs), also played a big role in bringing it to life.
Jun. 4, 2024
Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance review - "A good mix of simplicity and low-stakes edge"
Marvel Zombies: Heroes' Resistance strikes a good balance between accessibility and capturing the essence of the Zombicide franchise. While it may not satisfy hardcore Zombicide enthusiasts looking for more intricate gameplay and higher-end components, it’ll be a winner for Marvel fans and those looking for a lightweight co-op board game experience. Maintains the sculpt quality you’d expect from CMON minis Enjoyable gameplay systems that are efficiently communicated in rulebook Low-stakes fun
Jun. 4, 2024
Metaphor: ReFantazio - Everything you need to know about the new JRPG
The new medieval fantasy Metaphor: ReFantazio is finally here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s everything you need to know about Metaphor: ReFantazio right now, from gameplay to news from the developer and more. Metaphor: ReFantazio news Metaphor: ReFantazio undoubtedly launched in one of the busiest times of the year, which is somewhat unusual for Atlus games - all thebest Persona gamesreleases tend to fall in the first half of the year, which can also be said for other Atlus titles like Unicorn Overlord.
Jun. 4, 2024
Mike Flanagan confirms Hush physical release following its removal from Netflix: "We did some really awesome new stuff for it"
“There will be a lot of really awesome surprises” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news horror fans, you will soon be able to watch Mike Flanagan’s Hush again as the director confirms the movie’s physical release. This is great news for fans as you currently cannot watch, rent, or stream Hush anywhere. Flanagan said that although he cannot share where and with whom the movie will be released, he did promise a physical release with added features including “a lot of really awesome surprises that we’ve been working on for a year to make this release awesome.
Jun. 4, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds: Everything we know so far about Capcom's new game
The Monster Hunter Wilds release date has finally been confirmed, so here’s everything you need to know ahead of the new game! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds is set to be another blockbuster entry inCapcom’s ongoing franchise, the follow-up to the record-breakingMonster Hunter World. Considering this is the successor to Capcom’s best-selling game of all time, there’s heightened anticipation for Monster Hunter Wilds, and it’s easily at the top of our list for one of the most excitingnew gamesheading our way next year.
Jun. 4, 2024
MultiVersus player gets their main temporarily removed from the game mid-tournament bracket, still manages to win the set
Iron Giant won’t be playable until the devs have finished their “maintenance” on him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Player First Games' free-to-play fighting game MultiVersusfinallyreturned last month afterbeing offline for over a yearwhile the devs continued polishing it. However, thenew and improved versionisn’t without its problems, to the point where one of the game’s characters, Iron Giant, has been temporarily removed “for maintenance.
Jun. 4, 2024
New anime movie from the creator of Chainsaw Man gets called a masterpiece in glowing first reactions
“Look Back… I cried so much I might never be able to watch it again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look Back, the new anime movie from the creator ofChainsaw Man, is getting called a “moving” masterpiece following its first preview screening in Japan. “I went to the preview screening of Look Back! I seriously cried, it was so moving… It’s amazing.
Jun. 4, 2024
New horror movie The Watched was inspired by one of the best supernatural thrillers and a very divisive 2009 horror
Exclusive: First-time director Ishana Night Shyamalan drew on a lot of memorable horror movies when making The Watched… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut horror film The Watched (called The Watchers internationally) is almost here. In the run-up to release, we sat down with the first-time director to chat about the inspirations behind the movie.
Jun. 4, 2024
New set photos from James Gunn's Superman tease first look at iconic comics location
Looks like we’re taking a trip to Kent Farm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New set photos fromJames Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie give us our first glimpse of the DCU’s take on Kent Farm. Pictures of the farmhouse, located outside the fictional city of Smallville, Kansas, where Superman’s adoptive parents live, were shared by DCU_Updates on Twitter and taken on location in Georgia.
Jun. 4, 2024
Persona veterans are giving their new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio an exclusive showcase following Summer Game Fest to give everyone a "closer look"
It’s already my GOTY When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary Persona developer Atlus is hosting yet another exclusive Metaphor: ReFantazio showcase with a new look at the JRPG - and it’s coming later this week afterSummer Game Fest. Following Metaphor’s first big showcase andrelease date revealback in April, we learned a bit about Atlus' upcoming JRPG. From its stellar character design to itsstunning menus and UI, the fantastical game sees us battling our own anxiety and offers a perfect medieval spin on the beloved Persona formula.
Jun. 4, 2024
School of Rock 2 seems likelier than ever as the original movie's director joins Jack Black in calls for a sequel
Richard Linklater is down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little over 20 years later, School of Rock director Richard Linklater says he’s down to do a sequel. “Sure, it has been a long time. There was talk of it years ago but I’d love to work with Jack again. But there’s got to be a reason. There’s got to be something,” Linklater toldUnilad.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Rings of Power star was surprised by how "bloodthirsty and violent" season 2 of Lord of the Rings prequel is
Adar has a new face When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rings of Power season 2begins later this year and welcomes a whole host of newcomers to the show. Among them is Sam Hazeldine as Adar, the fallen elf leader of the orcs who was played in season 1 by Joseph Mawle. Speaking toEntertainment Weekly, the actor teased a bit about his character’s arc in the second season, as well as what viewers can expect from the tone of the fantasy show’s return.
Jun. 4, 2024
Team Fortress 2's long-running bot issue hits a historical low as recent Steam reviews hit 'Mostly Negative' for the first time in its 17-year history
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time ever, Team Fortress 2’s recent Steam reviews have fallen to an average score of ‘Mostly Negative’ as players bemoanValvefor not ‘fixing’ the game. It’s been a long, 17-year road for Team Fortress 2, but the journey hasn’t been without its hardships. Players are regularly made to wait even for the slightest update for the shooter from Valve, and now things have really taken a turn for the worse among the shooter’s dedicated player base.
Jun. 4, 2024
The 10 best manga to read right now
From Akane-banashi to Vinland Saga by way of One Piece… 10 great ongoing manga to read now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There has perhaps never been a better time to be a manga fan. Companies like Viz, Yen Press, Seven Seas, Azuki and many others have dedicated themselves to providing offerings in both physical and digital formats and the days of desperately hoping that somethingmightget translated and shipped over to the U.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Acolyte creator talks pitching The High Republic – and the biggest challenge behind the new Star Wars era
The Acolyte’s Leslye Headland on the “fresh entry point” provided by The High Republic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytecreator Leslye Headland has spoken about setting her new Star Wars show in an era previously untouched in live-action – The High Republic. “When I first pitched the project, I suggested that it take place beforeThe Phantom Menace,” Headland tells GamesRadar+ of the decision to go back in time for theDisneyPlus series.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Acolyte crew built lightsabers for the new Star Wars show that could be used "the way Darth Maul and Qui-Gon Jinn use them"
The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland gives the lowdown on the Star Wars series' lightsabers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytehas perhaps more lightsabers on screen at one time than any other Star Wars show before it – but they’re not just there for show. To help make the most out of the martial arts-inspired fight scenes, the production team behind theDisneyPlus series built bespoke lightsabers to help its actors move like some of the prequels’ greatest lightsaber wielders, including a certain Darth Maul.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Acolyte episodes 1-4 review: "The new Star Wars show plays like Andor meets Obi-Wan Kenobi"
The Acolyte gets off to an intriguing start, though it stumbles in places and retreads familiar ground from the prequels. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. From the start, The Acolyte has positioned itself as something brand new for Star Wars. Yes, it has all the hallmarks of the franchise – Jedi wielding lightsabers, the Force, and complicated Master-Padawan relationships.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Boys showrunner says it's likely that the series will go on longer than its original five-season plan
“Guinness World Record of who is dumbest about how long their show should go, there would literally be a picture of me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke thinks it’s unlikely that the Prime Video series will wrap up after five seasons as originally planned – especially when it comes to his track record with TV.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Elden Ring DLC is way bigger than we thought with over 10 bosses and "around 100" new weapons coming in Shadow of the Erdtree
The Elden Ring DLC practically comes with a whole new arsenal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithElden Ring DLCShadow of the Erdtree, developerFromSoftwarehas packed over 10 bosses and “around 100” new weapons into the new Land of Shadow area. That’s according to publisherBandai Namco, who discussed the scope of Shadow of the Erdtree at a recent event attended by GamesRadar+.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Elden Ring DLC Shadow of the Erdtree is the best thing it could possibly be: more Elden Ring, but way harder
Summer Preview| With some of the best weapons FromSoftware’s ever made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first and lastElden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, is exactly what I wanted. It’s what I imagine most everyone wanted. It is Elden Ring made new again. It is literally and figuratively transportive. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree whisks players to the Land of Shadow, a predictably oversized new map –FromSoftwarejust can’t help itself – that presents a noticeably more punishing realm.
Jun. 4, 2024
The Hulk goes full vampire slayer as he smashes his way into Blood Hunt
The Hulk’s horror roots come out for his Blood Hunt tie-in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hulk is smashing his way intoMarvel’s Blood Hunt summer crossover, diving back into the character’s early horror roots in the war against vampires in a one-shot from the core Incredible Hulk creative team of writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson and artist Danny Earls.
Jun. 4, 2024
Solo dev behind indie roguelike hit Balatro threatens us with a good time, might "bloat this game with even more banana lore"
They can do what they want, at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo developer behind indie sensation Balatro has threatened to “bloat” their game with “even more banana lore.” You’d think a poker roguelike deck-building game couldn’t have anything to do with bananas - but you’d be wrong. Balatro bloody loves a banana, and they can be found all throughout solo developer localthunk’s game, on Joker cards for example, which grant a variety of multipliers or other, wackier, effects for your poker hands.
Jun. 4, 2024
This Lovecraftian horror CRPG is a love letter to Ultima and D&D classics, and even Baldur's Gate 3's director is raving about it: "This is one I've been waiting for"
Skald: Against the Black Priory isn’t for the faint of heart, but you won’t find anything like it without a time machine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a bangin' new horror CRPG paying tribute to classic Baldur’s Gate and Ultima games, and not only is it a huge hit on Steam, but it’s also being praised byBaldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke.
Jun. 4, 2024
This new horror movie told mostly from the killer's POV may not be destined to be a classic, but its innovation is very much needed
Opinion | In a Violent Nature delivers some much needed innovation in the crowded slasher sub-genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The slasher sub-genre is a beloved and enduring type of horror movie, but after decades and decades of masked killers murdering horny teens, you’d be forgiven for wondering how much meat is left on the bone. There are only so many ways you can reinvent the wheel, right?
Jun. 4, 2024
Turns out the gold symbols in Shadow of the Erdtree are "Miquella's footsteps," and they hold the key to controlling the Elden Ring DLC's difficulty
You’ll need to find their “Scadutree fragments” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Golden Crosses from the Shadow of the Erdtree story trailer have had their larger purpose in Elden Ring revealed: they’re markers that represent the character Miquella’s “footsteps,” to quote an NPC, places where he sacrificed parts of himself for a greater cause - and more than that, they have some of the best items in the game waiting at their base.
Jun. 4, 2024
Turns out you can give away 6.6 million copies of your game, add a price later, and still sell 2.2 million more in just 2 months
The viral co-op horror hit Content Warning continues to sell even at full price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The viral co-op horror gameContent Warningis seeing continued success two months afterit launched with a 24-hour free giveaway period. We’ve known since shortly after launch that Content Warning managed to score around 6 million downloads from the 24 hours it was free, but now we know that, two months later, it’s managed to sell an additional 2.
Jun. 4, 2024
Venom 3 trailer might have just teased the introduction of a fan-favorite Marvel villain
“Eddie, my home has found us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst trailer for Venom: The Last Dance has landed, and it’s safe to say that the upcoming superhero threequel looks just as fun and bizarre as you’d expect. There are weird accents, symbiote stallions and, according to a few hopeful Marvel fans, a hint that a fan-favorite villain could wind up making an appearance.
Jun. 4, 2024
Venom 3's trailer may have shut down chances of a Spider-Man crossover for good
The Venom 3 trailer has big implications for the multiverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Venom: The Last Dancetrailer has arrived, and in between Venom chowing down on criminal heads and turning into a horse (seriously), there are some wild implications for the Marvel multiverse. In the trailer, Chiwetel Ejiofor’s character arrives to talk to Cristo Fernández’s barkeeper about a mysterious sample of symbiote.
Jun. 4, 2024
What to do in Elden Ring before playing Shadow of the Erdtree
There are things you should do to prepare for the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering what to do before Shadow of the Erdtree to prepare as much as possible? The Elden Ring expansion isn’t something you should wander into - it’s an endgame final test of everything the player has mastered during their time in the core game, all the skills, weapons and abilities they’ve earned.
Jun. 4, 2024
What's Hot 2024: 50 of the best games we saw and played at the summer showcases
The GamesRadar+ Summer Games Preview runs throughout the month of June, diving deep into the hottest upcoming games for PC, PS5, Switch, and Xbox Series X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The era of E3 is over. There was a time where the Electronic Entertainment Expo could focus the attention of the entire community of video game players, the world focusing on a single week for the announcements, trailers, gameplay, and release dates which would carry the industry forward into the year.
Jun. 4, 2024
Wii Play billiards stumped fans for 17 years, but speedrunners finally made the perfect shot after decompiling its code to brute force millions of possibilities
All it took was ripping apart the game’s code When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 17 years after the launch of Wii Play, the Nintendo minigame collection that’s mostly remembered by fans as ‘the one that’s not as good as Wii Sports,’ nobody had managed to get a perfect shot in the 9-ball billiards game. Speedrunners have finally changed that, but only after decompiling the game’s code to build a tool that could finally sort through millions of possibilities to find the one magic angle.
Jun. 4, 2024
Wild Bastards is a roguelike FPS that makes some shocking changes over its predecessor, but its posse of planet plundering robots eventually won me over
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a significant change of emphasis, and at first, Ihatedit. Not only did Wild Bastards seem to take away the thing I liked most about Void Bastards – exploring derelict spaceships filled with weird enemies and chaotic potential – it didn’t seem to replace it with much at all. But this proved a premature reaction.
Jun. 4, 2024
Wuthering Waves Echo tier list
Get the best Echoes in Wuthering Waves including Lampylumen Myriad and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Wuthering Waves Echo tier list will help you get the best Echoes, including Lampylumen Myriad which is one of the best. Echoes can be obtained by defeating enemies on Solaris-3 and at the moment, Wuthering Waves has 52 Echo types, each related to a different enemy species, ranking from rarity 2 to rarity 5.
Jun. 4, 2024
As Destiny 2's The Final Shape expansion brings a 10-year saga to a close, one lead promises Bungie has taken deliberate steps over the past year to erode "barriers" to entry
Bungie has made significant strides over the last few years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran Destiny 2 developers have addressed the “barriers” to entry with the MMO, and howBungiehas tackled these over the last few years leading into The Final Shape’s launch. Destiny 2 The Final Shapeexpansion launches later today, June 4, and to commemorate the launch, Destiny vice president Mark Noseworthy has put out the tweet thread just below.
Jun. 3, 2024
11 years later, Monster Hunter Wilds sleuths are convinced the action RPG is a follow-up to both Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter 4
The latest Wilds trailer featured some very familiar faces When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter fans are, ironically, going wild over the recently released trailer for the upcoming open-world action RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, and sleuths have already discovered what they think is evidence that it could be a follow-up to Monster Hunter 4, as well as World.
Jun. 3, 2024
15 games we really want to see at Summer Game Fest
SGF Predictions | We’re hungry for more info on these top titles at this year’s Summer Game Fest season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioShock 4 Release date: TBCPlatform(s): TBC It’s been five years since we heard anything aboutBioShock 4. Would you kindly change that for us please 2K? We’re expecting it to be open-world and first person, but that’s only from job listings and vague teasers from the studio.
Jun. 3, 2024
33 Immortals is the unholy union of Hades, World of Warcraft, and Diablo 4, and even though it's not perfect, it's got my full attention
Preview | This multiplayer roguelike meets raid-driven dungeon crawler breaks new ground for its genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imagine relearning how to ride a bike, despite being a pretty confident cyclist already. That’s what playing the 33 Immortals beta feels like, and I mean that with love. Despite previous reservations that had set the bar unfairly high, given my overwhelming love forHades 2and Supergiant’s own brand of narrative roguelike, developer Thunder Lotus is cooking up something completely different in 33 Immortals.
Jun. 3, 2024
A group of "dorky demon fighters" face the forces of darkness in Youth Group - a new horror comedy that's "Buffy the Vampire Slayer meets The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
It’s written by Jordan, Jesse, Go! co-host Jordan Morris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A skeptical teenager is forced into joining a lame church youth group only to discover that it’s really a front for a secretive organization of demon hunters in a new horror comedy graphic novel coming soon from First Second. Youth Group is written by Jordan Morris, the co-host of the hit Jordan, Jesse, Go!
Jun. 3, 2024
After a bumpy Major Order victory, Helldivers 2 devs promise "more visible info" on the Galactic War table as Arrowhead discusses "various ways" of improving in-game communication
This is much-needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t worry,Helldivers 2’s developer is still working to improve the Galactic War table map, as well as bolstering in-game communication between players. Answering a query in the Helldivers 2 Discord server, ever-present community manager Twinbeard spoke about the desire from players for a better Galactic War table. “Can re-confirm that more visible info on the [Galactic Map] definitely is in the works,” the Arrowhead Game Studios community manager responds.
Jun. 3, 2024
AMD just announced even more CPUs for its 2016 motherboard socket at Computex, as well as 9000 Series Ryzen processors which arrive in July
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The AMD Ryzen 9000 Series will launch this July and will utilize a new Zen 5 architecture while remaining compatible with current motherboard chipsets thebest CPUs for gaminguse already. This means if your system is compatible with AMD’s Ryzen 7000 Series processors, or indeed the 8000G Series, you can upgrade to the new 9000 Series without having to invest in an entirely new system.
Jun. 3, 2024
As Destiny 2 players wait out The Final Shape downtime, one dev recommends the "helmet off" experience for the MMO's new cinematic animations
You don’t have to be like Shaxx When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 servers are downahead of the launch ofThe Final Shape, but the devs have a quick PSA for those of you diving into the campaign tomorrow: it might finally be time to go “helmet off” this time around. “Btw, if you choose to set your guardian to ‘helmet off’, you can see your newly customized face animated in a bunch of the cines in The Final Shape,” cinematics director Jimmie Myers says onTwitter.
Jun. 3, 2024
As Silent Hill 2 fans clash over the remake's redesigned characters, some see a resemblance to the original artist's early sketches
The new Maria and Angela look more like Takayoshi Sato’s early sketches than the characters in the original game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hot topic in the horror community over the last few days has been the Silent Hill 2 remake’s redesigned character models, but some fans are rightly pointing out that the redesigns appear to be based on the drawings of original Silent Hill character designer Takayoshi Sato.
Jun. 3, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Patch 7 arrives in September with official modding tools, and Larian grants you permission to give Lae'zel a mullet
PS5 and Xbox Series X/S users will be able to download mods soon after When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s modding tools will finally launch in September on PC, and you’ll be able to download said mods on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S platforms soon after. Today, Larian announced patch seven for Baldur’s Gate 3, which is set to debut at some point later this year in September.
Jun. 3, 2024
Beyond the Spider-Verse producer assures fans that there’s no generative AI in the upcoming film, wants to "create new visual styles that have never been seen in a studio CG film"
The film does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseproducer Christopher Miller says fans need not worry about the use of AI in the upcoming sequel. “Dear @SonyAnimation,” one fanwrote, tagging Miller and his producing patner Phil Lord in the post. “Keep generative AI away from Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse. AI robs people of their jobs & produces nothing but slop.
Jun. 3, 2024
Catwoman gets her claws on a Green Lantern Power Ring in the upcoming sequel to one of Batman's best ever stories
Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age is a 12-issue limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s iconic Elseworlds line is returning this year with a raft of new series and spin-offs including The Kryptonian Age - the long-awaited sequel to classic Batman story, Gotham by Gaslight. Aspreviously announced, Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age is a 12-issue limited series written by Andy Diggle with art by Leandro Fernández and colors from Dave Stewart, and is once again set in an alternative 19th-century version of Gotham City.
Jun. 3, 2024
Doctor Who season 1, episode 6 review: "Loki's Kate Herron works her magic on Bridgerton-esque episode 'Rogue'"
Sparks fly as Jonathan Groff immediately makes his mark in a ridiculously fun episode which plays out like a sci-fi Bridgerton Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Dear reader… like many of you, I have been eagerly anticipating the sixth episode of the current season ofDoctor Who, ‘Rogue’, thanks to the fact it’s written by a certain Kate Herron (whoco-penned the screenplaywith her writing partner Briony Redman).
Jun. 3, 2024
Elden Ring archeologists are still finding unused content hidden in the action RPG's files, seemingly revealing that one popular NPC was almost given a completely different voice
Elden Ring is still housing a few mysteries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over two years on, and before the release of its DLC expansion, it seems thatElden Ringis still housing a few secrets and mysteries, as one fan has uncovered a set of unused voice lines which were apparently hiding in the action RPG’s files on PC up until version 1.
Jun. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 is getting one more Live Letter before Dawntrail to focus on patch 7.0 itself
Patch 7.0 is seemingly called ‘Golden Legacy’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 will get a brand new Letter From the Producer Live broadcast before Dawntrail launches later this month. The new showcase fromSquare Enixwill take place later this month on June 14 at 8pm Japan time, which equates to 4am PT/7am ET/12pm BST. That’s exactly two weeks beforeFinal Fantasy 14 Dawntrailenters early access on June 28, so it could very likely be the last Square Enix broadcast before the big new expansion drops.
Jun. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail benchmark gets a glow-up, now with a new "photo studio-like environment" and less "soulless" eyes
Square Enix puts the “light” back into our Warriors of Light When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The revamped Dawntrail benchmark has finally arrived, providing us with a taste ofFinal Fantasy 14’s massive graphics overhauland a glimpse at how our Warriors of Light will look come 7.0 this summer. Following the initialDawntrail benchmark debacleand subsequent apology from director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida, a new version of the software has dropped.
Jun. 3, 2024
First Arcane season 2 poster teases a troubling reversal of Vi and Jinx's relationship
The new artwork offers up a fun but unnerving spin on season 1’s promotional material When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first poster for Arcane season 2 – and, with it, given us a troubling update on Vi and Jinx’s complicated relationship going into the next chapter. In a fun (?!) reversal on some season 1 artwork, which saw an adolescent Vi (Hawkeye’s Hailee Steinfeld) consoling her younger sister Powder, the new image sees the latter fully embracing her darker, shimmer-fueled Jinx persona.
Jun. 3, 2024
First Venom 3 trailer sees Tom Hardy and the symbiote up against their biggest threat yet – and a call back to Spider-Man: No Way Home
The first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance has dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Venom: The Last Dance is here, and it’s seriously wild. The clip follows Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock and his symbiote bestie, as the duo seem to be working like a well-oiled machine to defeat baddies. Well, almost. There are still some bumps when it comes to their catchphrase.
Jun. 3, 2024
Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan says Netflix "refused at every turn" to release his movies and shows on DVD
Flanagan spoke out at the ATX Television Festival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After announcing that Hush would finally be released on DVD, Mike Flanagan explained to attendees at the ATX Television Film Festival that Netflix fought him tooth and nail when it came to physical releases. “In the years I worked at Netflix, I tried very hard to get them to release my work on blu-ray and DVD.
Jun. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 leaders respond to the black hole, insist it's "a symbol of justice on a galactic scale," announce more Termicide on the way because nothing bad happened last time
Termicide 2.0? Sure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s Super Earth government has called the imposing black hole “a symbol of justice on a galactic scale” and has announced that - for some reason - even more Termicide is on the way for deployment. Let’s rewind the clock slightly. Just over a month ago,Helldivers 2 charged players with deploying the Terminid Control System, said to rid the galaxy of the bugs once and for all.
Jun. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 players clear their latest Major Order in style, collapsing an entire planet into a newly formed black hole that definitely isn't going to become a problem sometime soon
Meridia has been successfully spaghettified When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Liberty has once again emerged victorious, as loyalHelldivers 2players across the galaxy have successfullyeradicated the democracy-hating Terminid Supercolony on Meridia, using a volatile material that previously “spaghettified” 12 Super Earth scientists. Turns out that stuff is effective on a much larger scale than it was previously tested on because Meridia, in its entirety, has collapsed into an enormous black hole, and I’m sure there’s no way that this can become a problem.
Jun. 3, 2024
How many episodes is Star Wars: The Acolyte on Disney Plus?
Here’s a rundown of The Acolyte episode count When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytehas wrapped up onDisneyPlus. We finally know what really happened on Brendok and discovered whether Osha and Mae would walk a dark path or turn to the light – and, judging by the open-ended nature of the finale, we could even see these characters again someday.
Jun. 3, 2024
It looks like Netflix's One Piece may be filming seasons 2 and 3 back to back
Get ready for more One Piece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like Netflix might be filmingOne Piece season 2and season 3 back to back. The hugely popular live-action anime adaptation dropped on Netflix last year, and it quicklybroke a major record for the streamer. Season 2 is highly anticipated, and, according to one of its stars, the third season will be filmed straight after the second installment.
Jun. 3, 2024
Just Cause studio Avalanche lays off 50 people and closes two studios, including one it opened less than a year ago
Avalanche’s Montreal office has been closed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Today, we regretfully announce the closure of two of those locations: New York and Montreal,“reads a statement from the studio. “This means we’ll be parting ways with around 50 valued friends and colleagues, which represents roughly nine percent of Avalanchers worldwide.” This resizing is of course just the latest in abarrage of layoffs, studio closures, and game cancelations shaking up the industry following the pandemic boom, including atEA,Sony,Riot,Rockstar,Microsoft,Microsoft again, and many more.
Jun. 3, 2024
Logitech Yeti GX review: "Holds its own without threatening to steal the show"
The Logitech Yeti GX updates the Blue Yeti Nano under the Logi brand. While it carries over the brilliant plug-and-play utility we know and love from previous Blue products, we’re sad to say that streamers and content creators will find better value elsewhere. A headphone jack for live monitoring is such a basic feature of modern microphones and feels like a glaring omission here. The sound quality is certainly passable, but it requires its companion app to yield the best results.
Jun. 3, 2024
Lost is coming to Netflix very soon – and fans think it's time we re-evaluated that finale
The show arrives on the streamer next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit ’00s sci-fi series Lost is coming to Netflix next month, and fans think it’s the perfect time for the show’s controversial finale to the recognition it deserves. The show follows the survivors of a plane crash who find themselves stranded on a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean.
Jun. 3, 2024
Maleficent star to lead new Predator movie from Prey director
Elle Fanning is set to lead Dan Trachtenberg’s Badlands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elle Fanning is set to lead Badlands, a new standalone movie in the Predator franchise. Trachtenberg’sPreyis the fifth installment in the Predator franchise and serves as a prequel to the first four movies, providing an origin story for the trophy-hunting species. A departure from its male-dominated predecessors, the film sees an indigenous female protagonist (played by Amber Midthunder) go up against the alien hunters.
Jun. 3, 2024
Manor Lords poll kicks off community-wide debate as nearly 31,000 fans show up to debate what the city builder needs next - town walls, butchers, or bug fixes
Town wall stans rise up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the game’s developer opened up a public vote, Manor Lords players are debating what the city builder’s next update should focus on. Yesterday, June 2, developer Slavic Magic opened up a poll in the official Manor Lords Discord server. The poll, as you can see below, will dictate what the city builder’s next major patch should focus on, and the choices are either town walls, butchers, or simply bug fixes and quality-of-life/balance improvements.
Jun. 3, 2024
Nearly 30 years later, the devs behind one of the first MMOs are making a new "true, old-school MMORPG" with hundreds of players on persistent servers
Veteran MMO dev CipSoft is swapping orcs for zombies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost 30 years, the devs behind one of the first and longest-running MMOs, Tibia, are making a “true, old-school MMORPG” for PC, although this time it’s 3D, and with zombies and guns rather than orcs and magic. CipSoft’s latest creation is called Persist Online, which aims to “bring hundreds of players together on a persistent server with the greatest possible freedom.
Jun. 3, 2024
Neil Druckmann says Naughty Dog "will not be 'The Last of Us' studio forever" as work on "multiple single-player projects" continues after a multiplayer project was canned
This is just following the cancelation of The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann has revealed the developer has “multiple single-player projects” in the works and won’t remain ‘The Last of Us studio’ forever. In a new interview with theLA Times, the Naughty Dog president touches on the future of the studio.
Jun. 3, 2024
New Genshin Impact character Emilie revealed for update 4.8 – the first Dendro character to come to the RPG in over a year
Genshin Impact 4.8 will seemingly add one new five-star Dendro unit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Genshin Impact character Emilie has been announced for update 4.8, on track to follow update 4.7 ahead of the release of the RPG’s next major region, Natlan, which was recently teased. Where update 4.7 features two new five-star units, Clorinde and Sigewinne, alongside new four-star Sethos, Emilie will be the only new character in update 4.
Jun. 3, 2024
New MSI Claw handheld officially revealed, and it’s dressed like a Fallout Pip-Boy
A “limited edition” MSI and Bethesda collab When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MSI Claw only just arrived on thebest gaming handheldbattlefield, but there’s cause to be one step ahead in terms of planning. After all, portable PC contenders are popping up all over the place, withAsus ROG Ally X preordershaving just gone live. Evengraphics card makers like Zotacare prepping to take on theSteam Deck OLED, and theLenovo Legion GOis still targeting players who prefer a bigger screen.
Jun. 3, 2024
Your PSVR 2 will work on PC starting this August, but there's a catch
PSVR 2’s game library is about to get a whole lot bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been trying everything in your power to connect your PSVR 2 up to a gaming PC so you can play the likes of Half-Life Alyx or Blade and Sorcery, you’re in luck. PSVR 2 is getting full PC support come August 7, but the only downside is that you’ll need to purchase a small adapter for the headset to speak to your computer.
Jun. 3, 2024
Your Nvidia graphics card will soon be able to help you when you’re stuck in games
Like an AI pin for the virtual realm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nvidiajust unveiled a new AI assistant for GeForce graphics cards, and it’ll effectively serve as a virtual in-game guide. If you’ve ever found yourself lost in the expanse of an open-world romp or puzzled at perplexing RPG lore, you’ll likely be hyped for the green team’s latest GPU tool.
Jun. 3, 2024
Nintendo wasn't so sure about The Legend of Zelda's hack-and-slash spin-off being "good" at first, worrying that it could "drop" the revered RPG series' "pristine image"
Hyrule Warriors “sold great and got sequels” in the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite standing strong as one ofNintendo’s successful spin-off titles now, Hyrule Warriors initially caused concerns regarding its overall quality and potential for popularity outside of Japan. Speaking in his recent Kit & Krystapodcaston Paper Mario and all things Switch-related, former Nintendo of America senior public relations manager Kit Ellis reveals that the US-side team wasn’t so sure about Hyrule Warriors' global release.
Jun. 3, 2024
Praise the Sun! Dark Souls is getting an original manga, and unlike the Elden Ring manga it's actually a serious horror fantasy story
Dark Souls: Redemption is an original manga set in the world of FromSoftware’s smash-hit RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The macabre and murky world ofDark Soulsis the setting of a brand new manga titled Dark Souls: Redemption, which aims to channel the spooky, scary vibes of the classic fantasy games with an all-new, original story. Dark Souls: Redemption was announced by surprise onsocial media by publisher Yen Press, which also shared apre-order page for the manga, which is due out in August.
Jun. 3, 2024
Sorry Kingdom Hearts 4 hopefuls, Summer Game Fest's Geoff Keighley says don't expect another look at the long-awaited RPG sequel: "People are setting themselves up for failure"
But we can “keep hoping” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeKingdom Hearts 4will not make an appearance during this year’sSummer Game Festafter all if host Geoff Keighley’s latest remarks are anything to go by. Speaking during a recent Q&A livestream, SGF presenter Geoff Keighley seemingly reveals news that no Kingdom Hearts stan wants to hear - we probably won’t see the upcoming RPG at this weekend’s show.
Jun. 3, 2024
Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae on joining The Acolyte, making history as a Jedi, and why he thinks Russian Doll’s Leslye Headland has a "fresh take" on Star Wars
From Squid Game to Star Wars, The Acolyte’s Lee Jung-jae talks joining the new Disney Plus show – and a historic Jedi first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All eyes have been on Lee Jung-jae since his leading role as Seong Gi-hun, AKA Player 456, in Netflix’s mega-hit Squid Game. It was a performance that also put him on the radar of The Acolyte creator Leslye Headland and led to him joining a cast of Jedi in a galaxy far, far away – as a character that is an historic first for the franchise.
Jun. 3, 2024
Steam page reveals 25 games that'll be shown at Summer Game Fest, like a Persona-style JRPG and the retro indie collection I've been waiting 7 years for
Only a few days left When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obviously this Steam page hasn’t outed any big unannounced surprises for the event, but it has confirmed a few notable titles that’ll be a part of the Geoff Keighley spectacular - and the list is still “updating” with further additions. Those games include thePersona veteran-helmed JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio,Budokai Tenkaichi revival Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, andWarhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2.
Jun. 3, 2024
Suits star says the hugely popular sit-com could get a movie spin-off: "It is possible"
More Suits is possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There could be a Suits movie someday, according to star Patrick J. Adams. The sit-com has been enjoying a resurgence in popularity since its release on Netflix, whichsaw it break a major streaming record. “It’s definitely something [creator Aaron Korsh] is interested in doing, trying to get the band back together,” Adams said of a Suits movie during ATX’s retrospective on the show (H/TDeadline).
Jun. 3, 2024
Tales of the Shire: Everything we know about the upcoming Lord of the Rings game
Tales of the Shire finally has a release date, so here’s everything you need to know ahead of the new Hobbit game! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tales of the Shire is the coziest take on the Lord of the Rings universe yet, putting players in the shoes of a Hobbit in the midst of Hobbiton and tasking them with uniting the community surrounding Bywater.
Jun. 3, 2024
Thanos is joining Rian Johnson's Knives Out universe but he's leaving the Infinity Stones behind
Josh Brolin is set to star in Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Brolin has joined the ever-growing list of stars who have joined the cast of Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Brolin joins the cast alongside A-list actors Glenn Close, Kerry Washington,Jeremy Renner, Mila Kunis,Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, andAndrew Scott.
Jun. 3, 2024
That Silent Hill 2 gameplay wasn't perfect, but it has me convinced that horror could still dominate Summer Game Fest if we see any of these 5 titles
SGF Predictions | It’s been a quiet start for my favorite genre, but Summer Game Fest could change everything for horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theSummer Game Fest schedulepromising a host of reveals and announcements in the coming days, I’m hoping to rediscover the hype. We’ve already gotten a closer look at Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake during its extended gameplay reveal on May 30, so now, I’m setting my sights on five other games in particular.
Jun. 3, 2024
The best monster movie of 2023 is now streaming on Netflix
Godzilla Minus One has arrived on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you missedGodzilla Minus Onein theaters last year, you’re in luck: the Oscar-winning movie is now streaming on Netflix. The film is creeping up the streamer’s charts, too – it’s currently the seventh most popular movie on the site worldwide and the number one title in Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan (viaFlixPatrol).
Jun. 3, 2024
Ubisoft is calling in backup from an internal studio for the troubled Prince of Persia: Sands of Time remake
Ubisoft Toronto has been called in for the assist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UbisoftToronto has been called in to help drag the struggling Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake out of development hell. In a tweet, Ubisoft Toronto announced that it’s “joining the development of the remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. We’re excited to rewind time and bring our studio’s creativity, expertise and updated tech to refresh this beloved classic with our partners at Ubisoft Montréal.
Jun. 3, 2024
Upcoming Lego Minecraft Crafting Table fits an entire world into an itty bitty box
It’s the first Lego Minecraft set for adults (implying a Lego set being for kids ever stopped you) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To celebrate Minecraft’s 15th anniversary, Lego has just launched pre-orders for the upcoming Lego Minecraft Crafting Table (21265), marking it as the first Lego Minecraft set created specifically for adults. While builders of all ages have enjoyed previous releases, this product was designed with a particular focus on grown-up Lego lovers who value intricate builds – the kind that are perfect for displaying when you’re done.
Jun. 3, 2024
Nintendo leak reportedly came from an employee accessing private YouTube videos, but Google says it was "non-intentional" because they only showed it to a friend
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report on old privacy incidents suggests that at least one Nintendo leak came from aGoogleemployee showing off privateYouTubevideos to a friend. The community has long suspected that many notable leakers get their information from sources like unpublished YouTube videos, and this report would appear to confirm that - at least in this instance.
Jun. 3, 2024
New Star Wars show The Acolyte's sets were so big and detailed, the actors needed a map to get around and were literally "tripping on mushrooms"
The Acolyte cast talk the new Star Wars show’s expansive sets in an interview with GamesRadar+ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars may be known in recent years for using The Volume – a near-360-degree LED-backed soundstage that creates virtual green screen landscapes – but its latest series,The Acolyte, was intent on making things look and feel as real as possible.
Jun. 2, 2024
The wait for Silksong might suck, but these three Hollow Knight-inspired Metroidvanias should make it a bit easier
Hollow Knight has certainly made its mark When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, indie devs took to Twitter to show off their games and the inspirations behind them. There’s a huge amount of variety out there, but with the wait for Silksong stretching ever longer, a couple of games caught my eye. The first of those was Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus, a beautiful hand-drawn Metroidvania inspired by Japanese folklore.
Jun. 2, 2024
Asus ROG Ally X officially arrives with twice the battery, more RAM, and a $799 price tag
The ROG Ally X enters the handheld ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsusROG Ally X just got its official reveal, and the revamped handheld makes good on the company’s promises of better battery life. In fact, the portable boasts double the capacity compared to the original, not to mention the laptop maker has packed a full-sized 1TB SSD and 24GB RAM into a brand new comfortable shell.
Jun. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players ditch sex% speedruns to find out how many NPCs you can sleep with a single playthrough of the RPG instead
Step aside, sex% speedruns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestBaldur’s Gate 3challenge is of the horniest variety, prompting the RPG’s players to test how many companions and devils they can romance in just one run. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s second and third acts. I’m a simple Baldur’s Gate stan myself. In all of my many playthroughs, I always romance my beloved Astarion.
Jun. 2, 2024
Each new Multiversus fighter is locked behind a 38-hour PvP grind - except characters like The Joker, who cost twice as much
That’s 77 hours, for those keeping score at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Multiversus player estimates that it’ll take nearly two full days to unlock each new character in the Warner Bros fighting game, with premium fighters taking twice that time. In a recent tweet, YouTuber WhyDo estimated that in order to unlock new characters past the first available fighters (several of which rotate out of use after each week), they would need to play more than 38 hours of PvP gameplay.
Jun. 2, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer reveals which characters he took from Black Isle Studio's canceled Fallout 3
The Mojave owes a lot to Codename Van Buren When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer has revealed which ideas made it into his game from his former studio’s canceled version of Fallout 3. Sawyer’s career got started at Black Isle, the legendary CRPG studio behind the first two Fallout games, and D&D RPGs like Planescape: Torment and Icewind Dale.
Jun. 2, 2024
My Baldur's Gate 3 party would hate this Destiny 2 D&D crossover and its mind flayer propaganda
Forged in the light of two worlds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stranger Things andBaldur’s Gate 3double whammy has catapulted Dungeons and Dragons back into the mainstream, bearing gaming fruit in the form of crossovers with Minecraft, Dead by Daylight, and soon, a sick cosmetic set inDestiny 2. Earlier this week, developerBungieannounced a collaboration with rights holder Wizards of the Coast to let Guardians “use their bardic inspiration on fashion rolls with all-new in-game cosmetics.
Jun. 2, 2024
My dreams of seeing Hollow Knight Silksong at Summer Game Fest are hollow enough, so here are the other Metroidvanias I'm hoping for
SGF Predictions | Predicting which Metroidvanias we could be set to see during Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you love touching narratives in beautiful artistic worlds, punishing Soulslike dungeon crawlers, or a little mix of both, I’ve picked out a handful of Metroidvanias I’d love to see show up at SGF this week – as well as two pipe dream selections that I’m adamant we shouldn’t give up on.
Jun. 2, 2024
My favorite thing about Breath of the Wild is all the mini-open-worlds it inspired, and another one just hit Steam with near-perfect reviews
Drive to space in this zany open-worlder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tiny Terry’s Turbo Trip continues my favorite trend started byThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Breath of the Wild spread its DNA to countless other open worlds after its debut, with its unbridled freedom and open-ended objectives cropping up in othergames aplenty. But my favorite thing about Nintendo’s risky sandbox is how it inspired the free-flowing, leaner open-worlds seen inA Short Hike,Sable, Alba, and much more.
Jun. 2, 2024
Rockstar Games owner predicts AI, which has already impacted jobs, won't steal any jobs: "It's actually crazy. It's not going to make people irrelevant"
The Take-Two CEO think AI could make development more efficient When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Artificial intelligence and its use in game development has been a hot topic in the industry, with many creatives anxious about its impact on job security, players worried about how it could strip the humanity out of games, and some executives excited by its potential to makestufffaster and cheaper.
Jun. 2, 2024
Another promising survival game strikes Steam and it's already sold over 100,000 copies - if you're hungry for more after Palworld and Enshrouded
Soulmask is a new contender in the craft-y-survival genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival games have been living up to their names lately - not just surviving but thriving this year - betweenPalworld’sbonkers success, Sons of the Forest’s 1.0 launch, andEnshrouded’sunbelievably in-depth building. But another new entrant is continuing the streak. Soulmask impressed many with its40-hour Steam Next Fest demoand the recently-released early access version lives up to the hype.
Jun. 1, 2024
3 years after its announcement, the Tomb Raider anime hits Netflix in October, and its new trailer looks just like my favorite Lara Croft game
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft is just a few months away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While it’s hard to pin down exactly what Lara is up to in any of the clips in that action-packed trailer, a couple of moments remind me of my favorite Croft game - 2006’s Tomb Raider: Legend has a couple of moments that feel like they might be getting paid homage to in this trailer, which I suppose makes sense given both this series' name and its presence after the Crystal Dynamics series.
Jun. 1, 2024
Astro Bot triples the PlayStation cameos with "over 150" VIP bots, restoring hope for a Bloodborne breadcrumb
Our only crumb of hope When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Botwill have “over 150” cameos from across the PlayStation pantheon, restoring hope thatSonymight finally acknowledge Bloodborne again. The adorable platforming mascot returns in the simply titled Astro Bot, launching later this year, following up the secretbest PS5 gameAstro’s Playroom, which comes pre-installed in every PS5 console (so you have no excuse to skip it!
Jun. 1, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead says his game's success is helping other RPGs, giving them "a little bit of leverage in the next business meeting"
When somebody says “That’s too much,” we can say “It wasn’t for them. And look what it did. It worked.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3might not be the bane on AAA developers that it was initially positioned as - in fact, it might be more of a help than a hindrance for future RPGs. Not only does Vincke not believe that that’s the case, but it actually seems as though Larian might actually be more boon than bane on the rest of the industry.
Jun. 1, 2024
Emergency Helldivers 2 hotfix addresses a nasty Major Order bug, so we can all go back to spaghettifying an entire planet
While we wait for the balance patch to drop in two weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2bug - a software bug, not a Terminid - that was stopping players from completing the ongoing Major Order has been squashed in today’s emergency hotfix, meaning we can go back to spaghettifying an entire planet. Helldivers 2’s current Major Orderis putting players to work to quite literally blow up an entire planet, the buggy super colony Meridia, using the experimental Dark Fluid substance that accidentally “spaghettified” in-game citizens last week.
Jun. 1, 2024
FC 24 Ademola Lookman SBC Solutions guide
How to complete the FC 24 Ademola Lookman SBC set for under 165,000 coins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Ademola Lookman SBC is sports gaming’s hottest current trend, following the Englishman’s sensational performance in the Europa League final. As a reward for Lookman’s trophy winning hat-trick, the former Everton man gets a newEA Sports FC 24card with an overall rating of 93.
Jun. 1, 2024
Pokemon Sapphire engineer miraculously builds a working computer using "only assets that already exist in the game"
Without using custom code and assets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. YouTuberadefis no stranger to tackling absurd challenges in Pokemon. He previously explained the mathematics behind the series' unluckiest moments and scientifically proved which Pokemon should be forced to learn the Fly move. But his latest endeavour to create a working computer inside a two-decade-old game is his most impressive feat yet.
Jun. 1, 2024
Roguelike hit Balatro's scrapped names include Hyperborean Hold 'em, Balatron, and other titles I can't stop thinking about
Balatron, my favorite Transformer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatrois the smash hit poker-themed roguelike that damaged global productivity when it released earlier this year, but it could’ve been a much smaller deal with a less catchy name like, let’s say, Trial of the Fool, or one of the other rejected titles that its developer recently shared. Balatro’s creator LocalThunk took to social media to share a shortlist of the game’s potential names that were considered prior to release.
May. 31, 2024
Wuthering Waves Verina build guide
How to build Verina and get the best healer in Wuthering Waves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Verina build in Wuthering Waves is all about keeping your team alive as the 5-star Rectifier can use Spectro Attribute to heals allies in about five different ways. On top of that she can also regenerates Concerto Energy and even buff team damage output - she’s an incredibly useful character to have.
May. 31, 2024
20 years on, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban director Alfonso Cuarón and producer David Heyman reflect on taking the series in a darker direction
As the film widely regarded as the best Harry Potter movie hits its 20th anniversary, Total Film talks to the team behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature appears in the current issue ofTotal Film, which is available on shelves and digital newsstands now. “I was not very aware of Potter’s universe and I was surprised to be offered it, coming from Y tu mamá también,” recalls director Alfonso Cuarón, who’s talking to Total Film 20 years on from the release of his one and only dip into the Wizarding World, withHarry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.
May. 31, 2024
26 years after it debuted on PS1, veteran Resident Evil developer's cult classic "open world" platformer is returning on modern platforms
“Many of the ideas I envisioned for Tomba back in the day were ideas we see in open-world game design today” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget everything you saw atState of Playlast night - the true bombshell PlayStation announcement of the week is the return of Tomba, theSony-published platformer that’s spent the past few decades gaining a cult following.
May. 31, 2024
6 years after its release, a beloved Batman anime movie is getting a surprise sequel
Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six years after its release, beloved anime movie Batman Ninja is getting a surprise sequel. PerCrunchyroll, Koichi Yamadera will reprise his role as Batman in Batman Ninja vs. Yakuza League, with Junpei Mizusaki returning to direct. Shinji Takagi will co-direct, with a screenplay by Kazuki Nakashima and character design from Takashi Okazaki.
May. 31, 2024
A 300 TV show is in the works - and Zack Snyder might be back to direct
The TV series would serve as a sequel to the 2006 film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 17 years since the film’s release, but that’s not stopping Warner Bros. from developing a TV show based on the historical action pic 300. PerVariety, the show would serve as a prequel to the 2007 film – and director and co-writerZack Snyderis in early talks to helm and executive produce, with the series produced under his Stone Quarry banner.
May. 31, 2024
A cyborg samurai saga set in post-apocalyptic Japan is set to get its first English translation
Sylvain Repos' Yojimbot is here to save the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yojimbot is set in a post-apocalyptic future Japan overrun by robots that re-enact old samurai rituals. A father and son are fleeing some murderous fellow humans when they encounter one such robo-ronin - a “Yojimbot” who breaks his programming to defend them. Yep, if you’re a fan of the likes ofUsagi Yojimboor Lone Wolf and Cub then it sounds like this one is for you!
May. 31, 2024
A Helldivers 2 hotfix is dropping "as soon as possible" to squash a bug that's making the Meridia Major Order unnaturally difficult
Dark Fluid drills are getting bashed by Terminids spawning directly under it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s ongoing Major Order has deployed soldiers tothe supercolony of Meridia to quite literally destroy the planet using Dark Fluid, the substance that “spaghettified” people last week. Abnormally aggressive Terminid swarms were expected, seeing as this is a supercolony and the bugs are sadly facing extermination, but divers are contending with an even more severe type of bug here.
May. 31, 2024
After 13 years and at least 6 final updates, Terraria devs let you return to the "final update" that started it all
If 1.1 was a final update, how many final updates have there been? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beloved sandbox game Terraria is now 13 years old, and as we approach the launch of the game’s sixth final update, the devs are inviting you to “check out the first final update.” In thelatest State of the Game blog, developer Re-Logic billed a recently added Steam beta branch as the “first final update.
May. 31, 2024
After 20 years, Monster Hunter Wilds gives players two weapon slots for the first time, and veteran hunters already know what to do with them: "Two Charge Blades"
I mean, they’re not wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds will let players take two weapons out into the field with them for the first time inCapcom’s series, and obviously the Charge Blade wishing has already begun. Yesterday saw a brandnew Monster Hunter Wilds trailerfor Capcom at thePlayStation State of Play showcase. As we reported on shortly afterwards, the new game is introducing the new Seikret mount, which can surprisinglyseek out objectives like monsters around the mapby utilizing its sense of smell.
May. 31, 2024
After putting 6 years into Baldur's Gate 3, its lead writer says the team "were just relieved" to see the RPG do so well
“I did not expect it to be anywhere near as big as it was” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3has won dozens of awards and sold millions of copies, but that’s not necessarily what its developers expected - in fact, some of them were simply “relieved” to see it do well. In an interview withGamePressure, Baldur’s Gate 3 lead writer Adam Smith reminisced about release day, saying that while Larian “knew it was good,” the exact launch numbers were yet to be determined.
May. 31, 2024
Arkane Austin goes out with a tribute to its roots as Redfall's final update references the 30-year-old imm sim genre it championed with Prey and Dishonored
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bowing out withRedfall’s final update,Arkane Austinis flexing its immersive sim heritage one last time. Arkane Austin was sadly closed as part ofXbox’s brutal studio closuresearlier this month, with Redfall’s final update marking a bittersweet end to the team behind genre-defining immersive sims like Dishonored and Prey. And rather fittingly, the update itself pays tribute to Arkane’s own history as a modern champion of the immersive sim genre as well as Looking Glass Studios' System Shock, the 1994 first-person action game that pioneered the genre.
May. 31, 2024
Astro Bot guide for budding space adventurers
Our guides will help you find all of the secrets while rebuilding the Mothership in Astro Bot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Astro Bot guide has all of the information you could need to complete your adventure, while finding every secret and rescuing all of your little bot pals to assemble a huge crew. In Team Asobi’s impressive follow up to Astro’s Playroom, there are more than 50 diverse planets to explore as you take a journey through almost 30 years of PlayStation history.
May. 31, 2024
Astro Bot has every single PlayStation cameo you could think of - except Bloodborne
Sorry, Bloodborne fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony just unveiled a brand new Astro Bot game, a continuation of one of PlayStation’s secret best franchises, and it’s got just about every cameo you can imagine - exceptFromSoftware’s Bloodborne. Yes, it’s got Aloy, Kratos, Nathan Drake, the monkey from Ape Escape, and so, so many more PlayStation cameos in the new game.
May. 31, 2024
Astro Bot is "a new beginning" for the PS5 mascot, and Team Asobi's biggest game ever with over 80 planets to explore
Astro’s getting the love he deserves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astro Bot is set to be a “new beginning” for the mascot we all fell in love with in thePS5’s secret best exclusive, and developer Team Asobi is going all out with the “biggest game we’ve ever made.” “We call it Astro Bot because we treat this as a new beginning,” studio head Nicolas Doucet tellsEW.
May. 31, 2024
Astro Bot's lack of PSVR 2 compatibility isn't going down well with VR fans: "It should at the very least be a hybrid game"
Come on, Sony, flick the ‘PSVR 2 compatibility’ switch on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s secret bestPS5series is back for another bout, but after the first game in the series was a PSVR exclusive, PSVR 2 users can’t believe the new game is ditching the virtual reality headset. Yesterday, during thePlayStation State of Play broadcast, Sony unveiledthe return of the beloved Astro Bot series, with a new entry in the wacky platforming series set to arrive on PS5 later this year.
May. 31, 2024
Bloodborne was a no-show at this week's State of Play, but hey, Bloodborne Kart - I mean Nightmare Kart - is out today
It’s technically called Nightmare Kart now, but in our hearts it’s Bloodborne Kart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The same group of vocalFromSoftwarefans desperate for PlayStation to reveal something, anything Bloodborne related were once again let down this week when the State of Play was completely absent of any such thing. That’s right, Bloodborne Kart. It’s exactly what you think, if you’re indeed thinking at all and not just scratching your head in confusion.
May. 31, 2024
Captain Marvel star Brie Larson "always" reaches out to new superhero actors to give them advice
Brie Larson gets in touch with new superhero actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain Marvelstar Brie Larson makes a habit of giving new superhero actors advice. “I’m the first person to email everybody because it’s very specific and very strange,” Larson revealed during aHollywood Reporterroundtable. “People are like, ‘I don’t know how to do this.’ Yeah, no one does.
May. 31, 2024
The Walking Dead star Danai Gurira talks that intense Rick and Michonne reunion in The Ones Who Live episode 1
Exclusive: Danai Gurira recalls the “crazy” weather that descended upon her and Andrew Lincoln while they filmed their characters' “poetic” meet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since an injured Rick Grimes was carried off in a Civic Republic Military helicopter as an unknowing, devastated Michonne bawled her eyes out over his suspected death, The Walking Dead fans have been itching for the apocalypse-surviving lovers to reunite.
May. 31, 2024
Chris Hemsworth looks set to lead Transfomers and G.I. Joe crossover film, with Michael Bay set to produce
Chris Hemsworth is in talks to appear in the new Transformers crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Transformers’ upcoming G.I. Joe crossover will reportedly star Chris Hemsworth. The actor, who is joining the Transformers franchise later this year as a younger Optimus Prime in the animated movie Transformers One, is in “talks” to join the untitled crossover movie (viaDeadline).
May. 31, 2024
Compared to PS4, most PS5 owners spend 176% more on add-on content but 12% less on full games despite today's $70 prices
Likely fuelled by live service spending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SonyInteractive Entertainment is raking in the big bucks with the PlayStation 5, but players are apparently spending less money on full games and more money on add-on content. On average, PS5 users have supposedly spent more money on the console compared to PS4 users during both platform’s first four years on the market, according to a slide from Sony Group’spresentationat around the 15-minute mark.
May. 31, 2024
Concord and Astro Bot look great, but are a symptom of the weird year PlayStation and the PS5 is having
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation’s hotly anticipated May State of Play dropped with as little warning as we’ve grown accustomed to with showcases of this ilk. Honestly, I’m not sure what I was expecting from it, beyond my own selfish wants to see more titles like Marvel’s Wolverine and whatever any ofSony’s other major studios are working on.
May. 31, 2024
Deadpool 3 popcorn bucket is finally here in all of its gross glory and fans are absolutely loving it
Yep, it’s just as obscene as we thought… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The battle of the most inappropriate popcorn bucket is back in full force asDeadpool 3unveils its official one - and it’s questionable-looking, to say the least. Aftermonths of teasing the bucket, star Ryan Reynolds took toTwitterposting a video revealing the long-awaited popcorn holder in all of its gross glory, modeled after Wolverine’s head featuring a comically oversized and suggestive mouth which is presumably where you reach in for your deliciously sweet snack, ew.
May. 31, 2024
Fallout's burst of popularity following the TV show is "beyond anything I’ve ever seen in my 30 years of doing this," says Todd Howard
The active player base has risen by 600% When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard reveals how the recentFallout TV show’s booming success has had a massive impact on Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPGs. In an interview withVarietydiscussing the Amazon Prime series, Howard explains that while the Fallout franchise has “kind of been sneaky popular for a while,” it hadn’t reached “this level” of activity before the TV show’s monumental premiere in April.
May. 31, 2024
Former Blizzard boss says PlayStation probably can't convert PC players using single-player exclusives alone
“If I was PlayStation I wouldn’t be afraid to [put] story-based games on Steam day one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard Entertainment’s former president Mike Ybarra has given his own take on PlayStation’s PC strategy. PlayStation’s new co-CEO Hermen Hulst recently discussed the publisher’s philosophy on PC ports, explaining that live service games reliant on big communities would come to both platforms on the same day, while single-player “tentpole titles” would see a staggered release and launch exclusively on PS5.
May. 31, 2024
Fortnite has already nerfed its new season's big gimmick, and players can't decide whether that's a good thing or not
Those boss cars aren’t as brutal anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve played anyFortniteat all since the latest season, Wrecked, began, I’m sure it comes as little surprise to find out that the fancy boss cars havealreadybeen nerfed. The change was pretty much inevitable, but despite this, fans can’t decide whether it was actually a good decision.
May. 31, 2024
Gearbox bought the IP for roguelike icon Risk of Rain, planned a free-to-play mobile spinoff with a new dev, and has now canceled it before it's even out
Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds won’t be available at all after June 29 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GearboxPublishing is ending development on its mobile Risk of Rain spinoff before its official launch. The Borderlands studio acquired the rights to the Risk of Rain IPback in November and immediately revealed plans for a free-to-play mobile gacha game called Risk of Rain: Hostile Worlds.
May. 31, 2024
God of War Ragnarok requires a PlayStation Network account on PC, suggesting that Sony learned very little from its Helldivers 2 snafu
An odd choice for a single-player game, perhaps? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War Ragnarok is heading to PC in September, but you’ll need aPSNaccount in order to play it via Steam. Unfortunately, it also resurrects something a little less well-received. Notes on the reveal trailer and aPlayStation Blogpost about the game suggested that PlayStation Network account linking would be required, and while it initially looked as though that might only be for the unlocking of certain cosmetics, the Steam page is somewhat less ambiguous about that - right at the top of the page, a big red box reads that a “PlayStation Network Account [is] required, subject to the PlayStation Terms of Service.
May. 31, 2024
GTA 6's fate on PC isn't "set in stone" says CEO of Rockstar Games owner, but "the right strategy for our business is to be where the consumer is"
Strauss Zelnick hasn’t confirmed whether GTA 6 will come to PC or not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, according to Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Take-Two Interactive (AKA the owner of Rockstar), this isn’t something that’s confirmed either way right now. Asspotted by VGC, duringan interviewat TD Cowen’s 52nd Annual Technology, Media and Telecom Conference yesterday, Zelnick was asked about the platforms that GTA 6 is launching on, and whether the lack of a PC announcement is “set in stone.
May. 31, 2024
I was a PlayStation fanboy, but Sony has lost me to PC this generation
Opinion | With PlayStation underwhelming and Xbox mismanaging, I think it’s the perfect time to move to PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like me, May’sPlayStation State of Playended and you were left asking “Is that seriously it?” It’s not the first time a State of Play has left me underwhelmed, asking what on earth happened to the PlayStation brand that had me completely hooked during the PS4 days.
May. 31, 2024
I'm replacing my therapist with this chaotic FPS game where gunplay is secondary to the act of kicking enemies in the face
Preview | Anger Foots lets you boots the house down, literally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t think I’d find solace in a high-octane FPS game that turns booting down doors and sending ragdoll enemies flying into each other into a fine art, but Anger Foot proved me wrong. Underscored by the head-pounding bass of what can only be described as thunderous, unrelenting rave music, developer Freelives really does the most to take the one-hit-kill, one-hit-death machinations of hack n' slashers like Ghostrunner to maniacal new heights.
May. 31, 2024
It really feels like Nintendo might just coast directly into the Switch 2, doesn't it?
SGF Predictions | Embrace the unexpected; Nintendo seemingly has When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to the companies that still do both games hardware and software, Nintendo is by far the most difficult to pin down to any sort of meaningful predictions or timeline. While leaks and rumors about all three do occasionally happen, ones about Nintendo that are even remotely believable are few and far between.
May. 31, 2024
Looking to save $707 on Pathfinder 2e? Humble has you covered
… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems like the unbelievable discounts on Pathfinder sourcebooks just don’t stop coming, thanks to the TTRPG’s continual appearance in Humble’s mega bundles. This time around though, the savings have really been kicked into overdrive.The new limited-time ‘Pathfinder’s Finest 2e Fantasy Grounds Experience’ bundle is jam-packed with$737 worth of content for just $30.
May. 31, 2024
Manor Lords dev "really stressed" after the hit city builder's first official patch, which buffs archers, adds mourning, and cuts back on ale
“I technically should wait another week and test it even more” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mastermind"solo" developerbehindManor Lordshas shared concerns that his first official patch isn’t quite ready for its release just yet. Today saw the arrival of a big Manor Lords update - an event normally exciting for both devs and players. However, Slavic Magic founder Greg Styczeń says that he feels “really stressed” after launching the city builder’s long-awaited patch.
May. 31, 2024
Marvel Rivals beta end date, platforms, and how to sign up
Play the Marvel Rivals closed beta test from now until August 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvel Rivals beta is into its final hours, so this is your last chance to get rewards from Galacta’s Quest and try out some heroes. There’s not much point in trying to get an invite now, but I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s another beta test in the future, so keep an eye out for any news.
May. 31, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds is trying something brand new for Capcom's series – your mount will automatically find its way around the open world
This could be a game-changer for tracking monsters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds has a brand new mount, and it’ll help you find your way around its vast open regions. Yesterday brought a brandnew Monster Hunter Wilds traileratPlayStation’s State of Play showcase, and it didn’t disappoint. We saw some of the best graphics inCapcom’s series yet, brand new weapons, fearsome new beasts, but crucially, a brand new mount called the Seikret, and it turns out the newcomer has a promising ability.
May. 31, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds will portray "a more hostile world," but Capcom has been "very careful" to do it "in a Monster Hunter way"
The devs hope that fans will “feel this game is a masterpiece” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the back ofan exciting trailerduring last night’sPlayStation State of Playstream,Capcomhas been teasing even more details about its upcoming open-world action-RPG, Monster Hunter Wilds, which the devs say will portray a “more hostile world” than previous installments in the series. In a ‘message from the developers’ video shared on the Monster HunterYouTubechannel, game producer Ryozo Tsujimoto says that Wilds “is still deep in development,” so admittedly, “there isn’t a lot we can talk about” yet.
May. 31, 2024
Most iconic LGBTQIA+ superheroes in comic books
We celebrate the most iconic LGBTQIA+ superheroes in comic book history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. June 1 marks the start of Pride Month in the United States, in which the lives, legacies, and talents of LGBTQIA+ people are acknowledged and celebrated. And just like in the real world, LGBTQIA+ people are all over the Marvel and DC Universes and beyond, with queer superheroes becoming more common all the time.
May. 31, 2024
MTG Modern Horizons 3 Commander decklists - Eldrazi Incursion, Tricky Terrain, and more
A look into the future of Modern Horizons 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wizards of the Coast are in the process of revealing the full MTG Modern Horizons 3 Commander decklists for each of the four Commander decks included in the upcoming set release. So, here’s a full breakdown of what each one contains.While Modern Horizons 3 as a whole is pretty pointedly focused on catering to the Modern format, that doesn’t exclude it from having Commander decks as part of its product lineup.
May. 31, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this July
Cobra Kai season 6, Eddie Murphy’s Beverly Hills Cop sequel, the final season of Vikings: Valhalla, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The weather is heating up and so is Netflix’s content catalog as July brings a whole new batch of first-class film and television from the internet’s biggest streamer ready for you to start binging.
May. 31, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this June
Anime movie Ultraman: Rising, Bridgerton season 3 part 2, Glen Powell’s action comedy Hit Man, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Summer is finally here – well, kind of. But the good news is that although the sun may not be shining the entire month, June brings a whole new batch of first-class film and television from the internet’s biggest streamer ready for you to start binging.
May. 31, 2024
New One Piece spin-off puts heroines Nami, Robin, Vivi, and Perona in the spotlight
One Piece: Heroines will tell all new tales of Nami, Robin, Vivi, and Perona When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piececreator Eiichiro Oda is lending his creative juices to a new spin-off featuring the women of the beloved adventure manga/anime. The spin-off, titled One Piece: Heroines, is a collection of prose short stories accompanied by illustrations, and was announced by publisher Viz Media throughsocial media.
May. 31, 2024
Off the back of a strong Season 4 launch, Diablo 4's anniversary event introduces roving packs of Treasure Goblins with staggering amounts of loot
There’s also bonus XP and gold on offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is holding its first anniversary event next month in June, and it sounds like a treasure goblin-hunting paradise. Blizzardannounced yesterdaythat they will be holding a specialDiablo 4 March of the Goblinsevent, starting June 6, to celebrate the action-RPG’s first anniversary. This is just ‘Part One’ of the event, which runs through to June 13, and there’s a second part of the goblin-themed event, but right now there’s no details on when this concluding part of the first anniversary event arrives.
May. 31, 2024
RIP your backlog: Destiny 2's The Final Shape needs 300GB of free space on Steam
The total Steam size dwarfs the console versions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s The Final Shapeexpansion will need a whopping 300GB to install on Steam. This Week at Bungie, published yesterday on May 30, revealed the storage requirements for The Final Shape across all platforms. Slightly unbelievably, the developer revealed that, for Destiny 2 players on Steam to install the new expansion, they’ll need 299.
May. 31, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remake will "expand this world" and show "new elements that were previously inaccessible" by ditching the original's fixed camera
Bloober Team says modern technology has allowed it to “expand on some aspects” of the PS2 horror classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A senior developer working on Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake says the loss of the original game’s fixed-camera perspective will open up new elements for fans to explore for the first time. “When making a game with static cameras, you as a designer have much more control over what players see, where they go, and so on,” Kciuk.
May. 31, 2024
Silent Hill 2 veterans debate Angela and Maria's redesigned looks for the horror remake: "They just made Angela look her age"
There’s a bit more contention over what Maria’s redesign means for her character, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two supporting characters in Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake have had their redesigned looks unveiled, and fans are a little split on them. Yesterday brought a terrifyingnew Silent Hill 2 remake trailerduring thePlayStation State of Play showcase, unveiling an October 8 release date.
May. 31, 2024
Spyro remake devs are officially "partnering with Xbox" on their next game, and the teaser already has fans convinced it's a new Spyro game
Hopes for Spyro 4 have never burned hotter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rumored partnership between Xbox and Toys for Bob is now official, and fans of Spyro are already latching onto the tiniest clues in hopes that a new entry in the beloved platformer series is on the way. “We’re excited to announce that we’ll be partnering with Xbox to publish our next new game,” Toys for Bob says in atweet.
May. 31, 2024
Star Wars' Daisy Ridley talks her new, inspirational sports movie: "It's been 100 years – many of us did not know of Trudy Ederle before"
Big Screen Spotlight | Daisy Ridley, Joachim Rønning, and Jerry Bruckheimer talk to us about Young Woman and the Sea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Go to England, or die trying.” So says Daisy Ridley’s Trudy Ederle inYoung Woman and the Sea, a rousing, moving tale chronicling the true story of the first woman to swim the English Channel.
May. 31, 2024
The 32 greatest Brad Pitt movies
The superstar actor turned powerhouse producer taught us all the rules of Fight Club When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since he bit necks in Interview with the Vampire and opened a dreadful box in Seven, Brad Pitt has enjoyed one of the most prolific careers in Hollywood. With a vast profile of movies to his name, it begs the question: Just which of Brad Pitt’s movies are the greatest of all time?
May. 31, 2024
14 years later, one of the '90s best sci-fi TV shows returns to comics
What the yotz?! Farscape is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s Steve Morris’s main cover for the special, followed by a variant from Vincenzo Riccardi and a photo cover. Ariel Olivetti will provide a fourth, as-yet-unseen cover. The Farscape 25th Anniversary special will be an anthology, presenting all new stories by a cast of comics talent, includingOutsiders' Jackson Lanzing & Collin Kelly,Go Go Power Rangers' Sina Grace, Sarah Gailey, and Keith R.
May. 31, 2024
The Dungeons and Dragons TV show isn’t coming to Paramount Plus and will instead be given a "creative update" before being sold elsewhere
The D&D show rolls a 1 for luck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toDeadline, the D&D live-action series will no longer be released on Paramount Plus. Instead, the show will undergo a “creative update” and then be shopped to other interested parties. The D&D series was created by Red Notice director Rawson Marshall Thurber, who penned the pilot and was also set to direct the opening episode.
May. 31, 2024
The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira on introducing rom-com fantasy to the zombie horror franchise in latest spin-off The Ones Who Live
Exclusive: Danai Gurira opens up on that adorable Rick and Michonne meet-cute and how she sees romance and action as “the same thing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Livedelivers all the action and zombie horror we’ve come to expect from the franchise over the last 14 years, while also going hard on romance.
May. 31, 2024
The Walking Dead's Danai Gurira praises co-star after big death scene in The Ones Who Live episode 5
Exclusive: The Black Panther star waxes lyrical on Pollyanna McIntosh’s “singular” performance as complicated villain Jadis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Liveepisode 5. If you’re not yet up to date with the show, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! In The Walking Dead universe, main characters dying isn’t something that’s out of the ordinary, so it should come as no surprise to fans that the latest spin-off The Ones Who Live sees a longtime figure from the franchise kick the bucket.
May. 31, 2024
This paper-folding puzzler about leaving home is beautifully, maddeningly satisfying
Indie Spotlight | Paper Trail is a gorgeous world full of origami puzzles that feel good to solve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s just something about a good perspective puzzle that really works for me. From Gorogoa to Monument Valley to Viewfinder, if the solution to some in-game puzzle has me twisting and turning exactly how I’m looking at a thing in order to figure it out, I’m happy.
May. 31, 2024
Valve trademarks Deadlock, the Overwatch-style hero shooter it won't acknowledge but is making no efforts to hide
Are we in line for a Summer Game Fest reveal? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s long-rumored hero shooter Deadlock is seemingly becoming more and more of an open secret with each passing day. In the closest thing to an official acknowledgement we’ve gotten yet, Valve has apparently filed a trademark application for the game’s name. “Deadlock trademark registration is intended to cover the categories of entertainment services, namely, providing online video games,” according toUS Patent and Trademark Office filingsdug up by Gabe Follower onTwitter.
May. 31, 2024
Where to find Diablo 4 Hanged Man's Hall and fight Andariel
The Diablo 4 Hanged Man’s Hall dungeon is home to endgame boss Andariel, but you need to be high level to find it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Hanged Man’s Hall is an important dungeon as it contains Andariel, one of the endgame bosses. Players who wish to prove their prowess in combat will be keen to head there and take on the fight, but it’s not the easiest location to find as it doesn’t even appear until you’ve unlocked and started using the highest difficulty level available inDiablo 4.
May. 31, 2024
Wuthering Waves Encore build guide
How to build Encore in Wuthering Waves and get the most explosive DPS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Encore build in Wuthering Waves requires much less active field time than you’d expect from one of the game’s best DPS characters. This 5-star Rectifier-wielder of the fusion attribute may look innocent, but on a quick-swapping team centered around her Resonance Liberation ability, and she’ll obliterate enemies.
May. 31, 2024
CEO of Rockstar owner sizes up GTA 6: "The world's in a different place than it was when we launched GTA 5," and the sequel could be "unmatched in the industry"
“The big and better only get bigger and better, and the mediocre go away” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto 6 will likely be a juggernaut success if GTA 5’s historic run is any indication, and the series' parent company reckons the long-awaited sequel could be “unmatched in the industry.” During aninterviewat TD Cowen’s 52nd Annual Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference yesterday, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick - head of the company that ownsRockstar Gamesand GTA - discussed how much the gaming industry has ballooned since the last GTA release, and how there’s now the capacity to support a game as big asGTA 6could be.
May. 30, 2024
"Can you guys stop taking out loans?": League of Legends third-party store says players are getting into debt to afford new $500 skin
“Legit every second order is with a loan agreement” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some parts of the League of Legends community are up in arms overa new $500 skin bundle, but other parts are reportedly taking out loan agreements to afford it. That’s according to Twitter user Starlight, who runs anonline third-party storeallowing League of Legends and Genshin Impact players to purchase in-game currency at reduced prices thanks to regional conversion rates.
May. 30, 2024
5v5 competitive shooter Concord reveals July beta and August launch, looks like Overwatch meets Guardians of the Galaxy in new gameplay trailer
Concord dev Firewalk has several former Destiny veterans on staff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The opening act is four minutes of solid CG work that couldn’t be more like Guardians of the Galaxy if it tried to – because I’m pretty sure it’s already trying to. We soon slide into just two minutes of gameplay, which presents an interesting mix of objectives and direct engagements.
May. 30, 2024
A Call of Duty Fallout crossover has leaked and there's something about Captain Price wearing a Vault jumpsuit that just doesn't look right
The Fallout: Vault Dweller DLC pack is seemingly coming to Warzone and Modern Warfare 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to leaked game files, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone are crossing over with Fallout just in time to capitalize on the hype around theFallout Amazon Prime TV series. In hindsight, a Call of Duty Fallout crossover makes perfect sense.
May. 30, 2024
After 7 years, Dynasty Warriors Origins brings the beloved musou series back in 2025
Dynasty Warriors is getting its first major new entry in ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Dynasty Warriors: Origins is being developed by the fantastic team at Omega Force,” producer and Omega Force head Tomohiko Sho says on thePlayStation Blog, “a team that is poised for a fresh start with this game (complete with new logo), and we’re out to prove with Origins that we are not only going back to our hack and slash roots with the type of action our fans crave, but we are here to redefine expectations!
May. 30, 2024
After 8 months and 1000 hours of work, the Dark Souls Re-Remastered mod remasters Dark Souls Remastered
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADark Souls Remasteredmod called Re-Remastered is remastering the classic game’s remaster, enhancing almost every visual aspect of the Kingdom of Lordran. The most transformational change made in Re-Remastered comes from “porting the visual look of [Prepare To Die Edition]” with restored lighting and textures ported over from that release. New dynamic lighting added across the entire game, as opposed to the baked lighting seen previously, also makes a stark difference here, especially in outside areas where rays of light literally cut through Lordran’s oppressive shadows.
May. 30, 2024
After making one of the best RPGs in years, Wildermyth's studio is going into "hibernation"
But existing goals like a soundtrack release and localization will still be met When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wildermyth, one of the most underrated and best-written games of the last three years, has effectively ended active development. Yesterday, May 29, Wildermyth’s developer Worldwalker Games put out the statement just below on Twitter. Studio co-owner Nate Austin writes that Wildermyth’s journey has “now come to an end,” and active development on the RPG has now ceased.
May. 30, 2024
All the Fallout 76 Skyline Valley map locations and new things to find
Explore the new Skyline Valley expansion map in Fallout 76 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Fallout 76 Skyline Valley map update adds a whole new area to Appalachia, with the DLC expansion opening up into new territories. There’s Vault 63, a Lost faction - the Lost - and lot of new locations and places to discover. I’ve been exploring it all so here’s all the new places you can find, and have all the info on what’s there.
May. 30, 2024
Almost 60 years after it was first published, Astro Boy creator Osamu Tezuka's samurai manga classic Dororo is getting a cyberpunk makeover
Fantagraphics' Search & Destroy reinvents the iconic tale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Osamu Tezukacreated an incredible legacy of iconic characters and stories, all of which left him with the well-earned nickname, “the God of Manga.” As well as hits like New Treasure Island,Astro Boy, and Princess Knight, he created samurai epic Dororo, which tells the story of a ronin named Hyakkimaru and an ophan Dororo, the self-proclaimed greatest thief in Japan.
May. 30, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows, Star Wars Outlaws, and XDefiant headline Ubisoft Forward showcase during Summer Game Fest
Iconic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Ubisoft Forward show will broadcast at 12pm PT / 3pm ET / 8pm BST on the publisher’s officialTwitchandYouTubechannels. A 30-minute pre-show will be “focusing on upcoming updates for live games,” while an aftershow will offer “a deeper look at some of the upcoming games.” Theofficial announcementincludes details on how you can earn in-game items in a variety of Ubisoft games by watching on Twitch.
May. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 studio's next RPG is officially codenamed Excalibur, but even its director doesn't know "what the hell it is"
“If anyone from Larian at this point tells you what the game is going to be, they’re lying” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next project from the studio behindBaldur’s Gate 3is codenamed Excalibur, but director Swen Vincke says he’s still trying to “figure out what the hell it is.” In a recent interview withGamePressure, Vincke confirmed that “the code name” of the team’s mysterious new project “is Excalibur,” a word that appeared on-screen during his keynote speech at the Digital Dragons conference earlier this month.
May. 30, 2024
Batman writer Chip Zdarsky is the latest big name to join DSTLRY, as the innovative publisher announces three new series
Brian Azzarello, Stephanie Phillips, and Ryan Stegman are also involved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DSTLRYhas announced its next wave of comics, revealing three brand new titles from high-profile creators, includingBrian Azzarello,Stephanie Phillips, Chip Zdarsky, Ryan Stegman, and more. As with all DSTLRY titles the three series - Life, Time Waits, and The Missionary - will be released in both print and as digital collectibles.
May. 30, 2024
Bill Skarsgård is back as Pennywise for IT spin-off TV show so get ready for more nightmares
The eater of worlds is back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toDeadline, Skarsgård is set to star in and executive produce theHBOMax show which will serve as a prequel to the newer movie adaptations. The show currently has a working title Welcome to Derry. The actor is reprising the title role as the shapeshifting, demonic clown that he played in the hit movieITand its sequelIT: Chapter Two, which brought to life King’s iconic 1986 novel.
May. 30, 2024
Bill Skarsgård says he hopes Nosferatu viewers will be "disgusted by their attraction" to his "gross" titular vampire
Nosferatu actor Bill Skarsgård hopes to conjure up some creepy crushes in Robert Eggers' new horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With his long, pale-skinned fingers, sharp teeth, and hunched silhouette, Nosferatu’s Count Orlok is one of the most striking horror figures of all time. In Robert Eggers' take on the character, though, which is set to release in December, actor Bill Skarsgård hopes to turn him into a bit of… a pin-up?
May. 30, 2024
Bungie confirms Destiny 2: The Final Shape leak "accidentally pushed live on PS5's streaming service," warns against "spoilers being shared online"
Now’s a good time to start muting keywords When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Bungiehas confirmed the cause and scope of the Destiny 2: The Final Shape leak. Athreadfrom the Destiny 2 Team Twitter account reads: “Earlier today, a portion of Destiny 2: The Final Shape was accidentally pushed live on PS5’s streaming service. There are currently spoilers being shared online.
May. 30, 2024
Bungie dev asks "F***ing... how?" as Sony seemingly leaks the entire Destiny 2: The Final Shape expansion via PlayStation's own streaming service
It’s not been a great string of weeks for Sony When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot on the heels of putting words in Neil Druckmann’s mouth and causing a meltdown amongHelldivers 2players,Sonyhas now leaked Destiny 2: The Final Shape days ahead of release. Don’t worry, we won’t be spoiling the contents of The Final Shape here, so you’ve nothing to fear if you’re looking forward to Destiny 2’s new expansion.
May. 30, 2024
Dev behind Horizon Zero Dawn and God of War-inspired action-RPG reveals new free-to-play co-op soulslike Ballad of Antara coming to PS5 in 2025
The folks behind Pascal’s Wager are back with another Soulslike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you don’t recall Pacal’s Wager, it’s a Soulslike known mostly for defying expectations for a mobile game by being a huge, fleshed-out RPG with a premium price tag instead of opting for the usual free-to-play, microtransaction-addled pricing model. It fared decently on mobile but its worldwide launch on PC and Switch saw mixed to bad reviews.
May. 30, 2024
Diablo 4 Necromancers are currently running wild with an elixir capable of melting through enemy health bars in seconds
It’s so powerful that many believe it’s bugged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s big bad enemies are currently being ravaged by a single elixir capable of unleashing monstrous amounts of damage, and many players are already sick of it. Diablo 4’s fourth season, Loot Reborn, kicked off earlier this month, bringing with it the Elixir of Holy Bolts.
May. 30, 2024
Django Unchained and Fatal Attraction stars latest to join Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3
Knives Out 3 adds Kerry Washington and Glenn Close to its cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rian Johnson continues to assemble his latest cast of sleuths, suspects, and possible stiffs for Netflix’s Knives Out threequel Wake Up Dead Man. As perDeadlineandThe Hollywood Reporterrespectively, Scandal’s Kerry Washington and Fatal Attraction’s Glenn Close are joining Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc in the murder mystery.
May. 30, 2024
During a slow year for PS5, new PlayStation CEO says "we plan to have at least one tentpole single-player launch during the holiday season" every year
It’s anyone’s guess what this year’s could be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hermen Hulst,PlayStation’s new CEO, has affirmed a plan to release at least one big single-player PlayStation game every year during the holiday season. This comes fromSony’s new Business Segment Meeting(right around the 23:00 markhere), in which Hulst boasted the value of “tentpole” releases from “existing hit franchises” and “new IP with high ambition.
May. 30, 2024
Everything announced at the PlayStation State of Play May 2024
All the announcements, news and more from the May PlayStation State of Play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s a wrap on thePlayStation State of Play, withSonyshowcasing some major updates and fresh reveals during the ~40 minute presentation. Sony promised the event would feature 14 games, including “a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year”, and it did that with a brand new Astrobot game and the full reveal of competitive FPS Concord.
May. 30, 2024
Excalibur is the codename for Baldur's Gate 3 studio's next RPG - join us as we speculate wildly on what it could be
Opinion | We put our heads together to speculate wildly on just what Larian’s next RPG could be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After whisking us away on an memorable adventure in Faerun inBaldur’s Gate 3, Larian announced it would be moving to pastures new for its upcoming projects. With two"very ambitious RPGs" in development, very little else is known about the direction of the new games, but studio CEO and director Swen Vincke recently revealed the next RPG Larian is set to work onofficially has a codename- Excalibur.
May. 30, 2024
Exclusive: D&D Dungeon Master's Guide alt cover channels every DM's inner schemer
We’re really wrapped up in this artwork When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suffice to say, it’s quite a departure from the standard version (whichdelivers some big ’80s nostalgia) revealed earlier in May. Much like the Player’s Handbook alt cover which showed adventurers chilling with one of the game’s redesigned golden dragons, this is distinctly more mellow. It still puts a big-name Dungeons & Dragons villain front and center, though.
May. 30, 2024
First trailer for The Umbrella Academy season 4 teases regained powers, rescue missions, and new enemies in the Netflix superhero show
The final season arrives August 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the beginning of the end: the first trailer forThe Umbrella Academy season 4, the final installment of the Netflix show, is here. In our first proper look at season 4, we see the Hargreeves siblings adjusting to a new life without powers in the aftermath of the showdown at Hotel Oblivion.
May. 30, 2024
God of War Ragnarok arrives on PC in September, bringing its excellent roguelike DLC along for the ride
It’ll have an unlocked frame rate, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait is almost over.God of War Ragnarokis finally getting a PC port in September, complete with its surprisingly excellent roguelike DLC. Accompanying the entirety of Ragnarok in this PC version isGod of War Ragnarok: Valhalla, a free update that arrived in December and acted as both an epilogue for Kratos' story and a genuinely good roguelike (that just sohappens to be so tricky that no-one on its dev team managed to beat its hardest challenge).
May. 30, 2024
Haunting Of Hill House's Mike Flanagan officially directing next The Exorcist movie which promises to be "a radical new take"
The movie will expand on The Exorcist universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official, horror legend Mike Flanagan is set to direct, write, and produce Blumhouse’s next The Exorcist movie. Best known for his Netflix original dramas such as The Haunting of Hill House andThe Haunting of Bly Manor, filmmaker Mike Flanagan is officially set to helm the next movie in Blumhouse and Morgan Creek’s The Exorcist series, which is being called “a radical new take” on the franchise, as reported byVariety.
May. 30, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy gets photo mode, Harry Potter glasses, and unlocks the PS5-only quest in its big summer update
The update could’ve used Engorgio a few more times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Avalanche Studios has been teasing a bigHogwarts Legacyupdate for months now and we finally have all the details about what’s coming this summer. “No Revelio needed here,” the game’s social media accounttweetedearlier today, alongside an image of what’s new come June 6. A photo mode is finally on the way, so you can snap the castle in its most attractive angles before those angles magically shift, while maybe wearing upcoming cosmetics like the Askaban Prisoner’s outfit, Lavender Borealis Broom, and The Glasses That Lived - AKA Harry Potter’s cute round spectacles from the films.
May. 30, 2024
I played Still Wakes the Deep and it feels like Outlast with a Lovecraftian twist, all set on an oil rig that's trying to kill me
Preview | The Chinese Room melds gritty domestic drama with hide-and-seek terrors to build “experiential narrative horror” in Still Wakes the Deep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I know I’ve been hiding in the same locker for far too long, but the choked guttural ramblings of an unseen horror still sound way too close for comfort. It’s the first time during my two-hour hands-on session with Still Wakes the Deep that I’ve had to employ these Alien: Isolation or Outlast-like tactics against a patrolling enemy.
May. 30, 2024
It's OK if you didn't fully understand Doctor Who episode '73 Yards' - you were never meant to
OPINION | ‘73 Yards’ isn’t a puzzle to be solved - it’s far more interesting than that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With very rare exceptions, Doctor Who is often absolutely terrifying to children and anything but to adults. And yet, last week’s episode ‘73 Yards’ unsettled me in a way that this show hasn’t done for many years.
May. 30, 2024
Knives Out 3 adds Black Swan star Mila Kunis and Marvel star Jeremy 'Hawkeye' Renner following his hot sauce-related cameo in Glass Onion
We wanted Hawkeye season 2 but we’ll settle for Knives Out 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After making a cameo as the face of his own hot sauce brand in Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Jeremy Renner is joining the cast of Wake Up Dead Man in an undisclosed role. PerDeadline, Renner joins the cast alongside newly added members Glenn Close, Kerry Washington,Josh O’Connor, Cailee Spaeny, andAndrew Scott.
May. 30, 2024
Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen is open to returning as Aragorn for new Gollum movie, as long as it makes sense for the character
“I learned a lot playing the character. I enjoyed it a lot” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Viggo Mortensen is up for returning as his Lord of the Rings character inThe Hunt for Gollum, but only if he’s still the right fit for Aragorn. In a new interview,GQbrought up comments Mortensen made when The Hobbit was first released when he said he would be up for returning as Arargon under the right circumstances and asked if that was still something he’d consider with the recently announced spin-off.
May. 30, 2024
Manor Lords publisher thinks it's "a little unfair to judge us" on the massive city-builder success because "publishers shouldn't be judged by their biggest hit"
“Look at what happened when something didn’t go perfectly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' publisher reckons gaming companies shouldn’t be judged based on their biggest hits, but on how they respond to the flops that came before. Manor Lords is a massive success story no matter which angle you look at it. The medieval strategy gamesurpassed records long-held by genre giants Cities: Skylines and Civilization 6while selling more thantwo million copies in under three weeks.
May. 30, 2024
Marathon dev nervous for "all eyes" to be on his Bungie team after Destiny 2's Final Shape expansion launches next week
Everyone be chill, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBungiedeveloper is understandably nervous aboutDestiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion launching, because it means “all eyes” will be on theirMarathondev team, instead. Bungie is set to launch Destiny 2’s climactic The Final Shape next week on June 4, and for more on the expansion, you can read our hugeDestiny 2 The Final Shape previewfor our hands-on experience.
May. 30, 2024
Marvel star Mahershala Ali in talks to join Scarlett Johansson in new Jurassic World movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mahershala Ali is the latest A-lister to join Jurassic World 4. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Ali joins Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Scarlett Johansson in the latest installment of the Jurassic Park franchise. Plot details have yet to be announced, but it waspreviously reportedthat the new movie is set to kick off a “new Jurassic era” with an “all-new storyline,” with Johansson taking over for Chris Pratt as the lead.
May. 30, 2024
Marvel's Overwatch rival is coming to consoles, adding Venom and Adam Warlock, and getting a PS5-exclusive Spider-Man skin
A closed beta is coming to PS5 in July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s very own Overwatch rival, aptly named Marvel Rivals, is officially on its way to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, although it’s offering an exclusive Spider-Man skin to tempt prospective players over toSony’s current-gen console. While a full release date for the PvP third-person shooter still hasn’t been confirmed, it was announced that a closed beta is coming to PS5 in July, giving fans on consoles a chance to dive in.
May. 30, 2024
MMO dev explains why we rarely get to see games early following feedback on the first new skill in 17 years: "It doesn't look finished because it's not finished"
“It doesn’t come together before really close to launch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape’s senior designer says that studios prefer not to share early footage of games and updates in development “for a good reason.” Ahead of theMMO’s first new skill in 17 years, OSRS developers answered fans' questions about sailing while showcasing their progress thus far in astream.
May. 30, 2024
Monster Hunter Wilds trailer shows off new monsters, updated weapons, the best graphics in the series, and bonuses for World and Iceborne players
Monster Hunter Wilds looks even better than Monster Hunter World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer opens with oddly serious narrative crumbs that seem to hint at a missing persons case orbiting a child named Nata. Our hunter, accompanied by new handler Alma and smith Gemma, who the internet will surely be completely normal and calm about, soon sets out to take down two new large monsters, iconic greatsword in hand.
May. 30, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Major Order brings back an iconic character to tell players to blow up an entire planet using the Dark Fluid that "spaghettified" people last week
This “well understood alien superweapon” doesn’t seem well understood at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Craig Lee Thomas, the familiar voice and anguished face we all recognize from the now-iconicHelldivers 2opening cinematic, has announced a new Major Order, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Thomas isn’t actually seen in the video, but you can’t mistake that democracy loving voice.
May. 30, 2024
New open-world game headed by Breath of the Wild dev blends your favourite childhood dress-up games with Pokemon Snap
GirlsGoGames is so back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A whimsical new trailer and beta test release date were revealed today for Infinity Nikki as part ofSony’sPlayStation Showcase. With extraordinary regions to explore, each with unique challenges and quirks, Infinity Nikki will see you style your way to success. In the dress-up adventure, outfits are magical artefacts that give Nikki access to special abilities ranging from effortless floating to Alice in Wonderland-style shrinking.
May. 30, 2024
On its 15th anniversary, Minecraft is being turned into a Netflix animated series
The Mojang classic is being turned into a Netflix series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix and Mojang Studios are celebrating Minecraft’s 15th anniversary in style – with a new animated series. Brought to life by WildBrain, the studio behind Sonic Prime, the Minecraft series promises to show the world of Minecraft “in a new light”. It’s all set to be an “original story” featuring “new characters”, so perhaps don’t expect to see the likes of Minecraft mascot Steve rock up on the blocks anytime soon.
May. 30, 2024
One of my favorite graphics card makers is releasing a gaming handheld that could take on Steam Deck OLED
The Zotac Zone could enter the fight with an AMOLED display. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zotac, a company I’d normally associate with custom graphics cards, just launched a teaser for a new gaming handheld. That’s perhaps notthatsurprising considering Steam Deck rivals are the in thing right now, but leaked specs suggest it’ll go the extra mile compared to theAsusROG Ally,LenovoLegion Go, and MSI Claw.
May. 30, 2024
Path of Exile 2 finally kicks off early access later this year, and the long-awaited action-RPG is introducing cross-play and couch co-op too
It’s been so long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The headliners? Path of Exile 2 will feature couch co-op on console and will support cross-play and cross-progression wherever you want to play it. We got a preview of what to expect from thetrailerat the PlayStation event, but the devs also provided a more extensive look at the console version - which is also coming to Xbox - to GameSpot, as you can see below.
May. 30, 2024
PlayStation's CEO drastically underestimates the Steam crowd's patience, thinks PC gamers will buy a PS5 for exclusive sequels
Hermen Hulst wants you to play Spider-Man 1 on PC, and then buy a PS5 for Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most PlayStation exclusives won’t be released on PC on launch day because the publisher thinks PC gamers will buy a PS5 for upcoming exclusive sequels after playing the originals on their personal computer, which might be underestimating that crowd’s patience a tad.
May. 30, 2024
PS5 is Sony's most profitable console gen ever after just 3 years, beating PS4 by over $36 billion in sales
It’s already generated over $10 billion in profit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 isSony’s most profitable PlayStation console generation ever. The only PlayStation console that comes close to the PS5’s total sales and profits is, pretty unsurprisingly, the PS4. Up until the PS5’s launch, the PS4 was Sony’s most successful console by a country mile, totalling $107 billion in sales and $9 billion in operating profit, far outstripping the PlayStation, PS2, and PS3 consoles by at least $36 billion in sales.
May. 30, 2024
RPG veteran Josh Sawyer "threw everything I knew" at Icewind Dale, which is partly why the D&D CRPG has "a reputation for being pretty hard"
“I designed all of that stuff to be played by super aggressive min-maxers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG veteran Josh Sawyer has left his mark on loads of fan-favorite games, from Fallout: New Vegas, to Pillars of Eternity and its sequel. However, he’s recently spoken about one of the first games he worked on, Icewind Dale, and how it ended up being considered so difficult – partly because he “threw everything I knew at it.
May. 30, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remake gets terrifying new gameplay trailer and October release date
Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake is only a few months away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The remake of Silent Hill 2, one of the scariest games of all time, is coming to PS5 on October 8 - just in time for fans to soak it all in during the spookiest time of year. The news was announced alongside a terrifying new trailer showing a good mix of cinematic interactions between James Sunderland and Angela Orosco as well as gameplay encounters with a variety of iconic monsters, including Abstract Daddy, nurses, Lying Figure, and The Mandarin.
May. 30, 2024
Silent Hill 2 remake's James looks "kinda meow" now after what appears to be a slight redesign
The new Silent Hill Transmission leaks a new James When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2 remake’s protagonist James Sunderland looks to have a slight redesign. Later today, May 30,Konamiwill hold a brand new Silent Hill Transmission broadcast, where it’s assumed Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2 remake will have a big presence. That assumption was confirmed by the Reddit post just below, which discovers that in auto-generating aYouTubethumbnail for the video, Silent Hill 2 protagonist James pops up.
May. 30, 2024
Star Trek: Discovery season 5 review - "A spectacular but uneven final voyage"
A spectacular but uneven final voyage for a spectacular but uneven TV show. With plenty of big ideas and some cute callbacks to classic Trek of the past, it’s much more fun than the ultra-serious season 4, but it still can’t match the spirit of adventure of Strange New Worlds and Picard’s big finale. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 30, 2024
Stellar Blade boss speedrun breaks a record set by the developers, shaving off a whole 24 seconds in a fight so flawless you'd think it was easy
Even the studio is impressed by the new record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Talented Soulslike content creator ONGBAL has completely obliterated a boss speedrun record set by aStellar Bladedeveloper at Shift Up, and even the studio is impressed. Last week, Stellar Blade got a new patch which notably added some fresh outfits and the Boss Challenge mode, allowing us to take on the action game’s many bosses over and over again.
May. 30, 2024
The average PS5 owner spends an extra $731 on "content, services, and peripherals"
“While the PlayStation 4 is still an important part of our business, our PlayStation 5 players are even more engaged than in the previous generation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas offered some insight into how the latest PlayStation generation is doing as part of a new business presentation. In short, PS5 owners are spending 26% more on PlayStation products than PS4 owners were at the same point in its lifespan.
May. 30, 2024
The best X-Men comics to read after X-Men '97
Missing X-Men ‘97? These are the comics to read When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking for the best comics to read after X-Men ‘97? I have you covered. Seriously, I know we’re all feeling the pain ofX-Men ‘97 season onebeing over with – and there’s no telling how long it may take for season two to arrive. But for now, we’re taking plenty of solace in the fact that there are more than enough X-Men comic books to dig into to satiate our hunger for more mutant action.
May. 30, 2024
The Crow reboot star Bill Skarsgard reveals he’s disappointed with how the new film ends, setting up a sequel
The pic hits theaters in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow star Bill Skarsgård seems ambivalent about the ending of the new Rupert Sanders-directed pic, which is a reimagining of the original graphic novel by James O’Barr. In terms of the film franchise, there has been only one Eric Draven story, with The Crow: City of Angels, The Crow: Salvation, and The Crow: Wicked Prayer each telling different stories of love and revenge.
May. 30, 2024
The Evercade Alpha is a compact arcade machine that uses cartridges and comes in two Capcom flavors
Evercade Alpha uses cartridges and boasts bartop beauty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blaze, the company behind the Evercade and Super Pocket, just unveiled a new bartop arcade machine that uses the platform’s cartridges. Dubbed the Evercade Alpha, the handheld maker’s latest device is officially licensed, comes with six classicCapcomcapers built-in, and pays homage to the publisher with Street Fighter and Mega Man designs.
May. 30, 2024
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth team wants to give "even more freedom" and a "different kind of experience" in the Remake Trilogy's finale
While still keeping Gaia’s “playful” spirit intact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthteam has shared what they want to see in the impending third part of the Remake Trilogy. An InsideSquare Enixepisode delves into the mammoth second part of the trilogy, but a small segment at the end has the game’s lead developers coyly commenting on the third game, which is presumably in the very early stages of production, and how it’s aiming to both improve on what came before and set itself apart.
May. 30, 2024
The original Sinister Six is back and Marvel is marking the occasion with a pair of killer connecting covers for Amazing Spider-Man
Amazing Spider-Man #53 and 54 will feature a pair of interconnecting variant covers by Gabrielle Dell’Otto When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazing Spider-Man hasjust launched into a new arc in which Norman Osborn returns to his Green Goblin roots, while also setting the stage forPeter Parker’s tragic and violent transformation into the Spider-Goblin. And with the original Sinister Six about to enter the fray, Marvel is marking the momentous occasion with a pair of interconnecting covers by superstar artist Gabrielle Dell’Otto which will appear as variants for Amazing Spider-Man #53 and #54.
May. 30, 2024
The secret best game on PS5 is getting a long-overdue sequel
Astro Bot is finally back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Astro’s Playroom served as a sort of free tech demo for the features of the PS5 - just as Astro Bot: Rescue Mission served as a premium showcase for the original PS VR - but this sequel is much bigger in scope. Over on thePlayStation Blog, studio director Nicolas Doucet says this is a “super-sized space adventure” that’ll be the “biggest” Astro game yet.
May. 30, 2024
This magical action RPG blends monster slaying with Persona-like social stats for a beautiful relaxation escape
Preview | After playing Dungeons of Hinterberg for just over 5 hours, I want my go on my own adventure in the Alps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a busy, action-packed in-game day slaying monsters and solving puzzles in Dungeons of Hinterberg, I don’t even think twice about seizing the opportunity to unwind and take things a little slower the following afternoon.
May. 30, 2024
Todd Howard has "nothing to talk about" for Fallout 5, but says Bethesda is "in plans for future games" in the sci-fi RPG series
At least that’s ‘games’, plural When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard says Bethesda is “in plans for future games” in the series, but isn’t ready to say anything about that yet. In an interview withVarietydiscussing the Fallout TV Show, Howard was asked what the success of the series might mean for new games in the universe. After all, it’s been six years since Fallout 76 (which just got its newFallout 76 Skyline Valley map) launched, and nearly a decade since the Fallout 4 marked the last traditional single-player entry.
May. 30, 2024
Top Gun 3 still has "ways to go," says producer – but there have been "preliminary" conversations with Tom Cruise
Exclusive: Jerry Bruckheimer talks Top Gun 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Initial reports indicated that the third film would see Tom Cruise reunite with his Maverick co-stars Miles Teller and Glen Powell, but further news has been pretty sparse ever since. We spoke to Top Gun producer Jerry Bruckheimer all about Young Woman and the Sea, which also counts him as a producer.
May. 30, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick's Glen Powell auditioned for Han Solo but blew his final audition: "I can joke about it now"
Flying Solo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Top Gun: Maverickstar Glen Powell has revealed he once auditioned for Han Solo and Captain America. During an interview withGQ, Powell admits he ‘screwed up’ a Marvel audition to portray Steve Rogers, a role that went to Chris Evans. “I can joke about it now [but] I blew that final audition,” Powell said, while later adding in the same interview that one agent told him he was being “too punctual” for his auditions.
May. 30, 2024
Young Woman and the Sea review: "Daisy Ridley pulls off this handsome biopic with style"
Daisy Ridley pulls it off with style in this wholesome but enjoyable old-school Channel-swim biopic. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Cinema’s recent roster of female long-distance swimming stories, like the doughtyNyadand Vindication Swim, gets a medal-worthy new entrant in this heartwarming and handsomely produced biopic of Trudy Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel in 1926.
May. 30, 2024
Viggo Mortensen uses Aragorn's sword in his new movie, but had to ask Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson for permission first
Giddy up Andúril! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Viggo Mortensen has confirmed he uses Aragorn’s sword in his new movie which isn’t a Lord of the Rings movie, it’s actually a romantic western. The actor revealed in an interview withGQthat he uses the iconic sword in his latest flick The Dead Don’t Hurt, a 19th-century western which he himself wrote and directed.
May. 30, 2024
X-Men '97 showrunner reveals how the finale was inspired by Zack Snyder's Man of Steel
So, the X-Men ‘97 finale was inspired by Henry Cavill’s Superman? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97showrunner Beau DeMayo has revealed he took inspiration from the Superman movie Man of Steel for one pivotal moment in the season 1 finale. The scene DeMayo is referring to inMan of Steelis when Zod lands on Superman’s mother’s property and proceeds to threaten her, even holding her up by her neck and throwing her to the ground.
May. 30, 2024
Xenomorphs are on the loose and it's Carter Burke's fault yet again in Aliens: What If…? #4
Preview | The series is based on a story by Burke actor Paul Reiser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Carter Burke must be one of the most loathsome characters in sci-fi movie history. A slick and sleazy company man, he tried to sell out Ripley and the surviving Colonial Marines in James Cameron’sAliens, but met his comeuppance thanks to either an alien, or the detonating nuclear reactor on LV-426 - it’s always been a bit unclear which finished him off.
May. 30, 2024
Years after its RPGs' releases, Bethesda's Fallout series is once again smashing US sales charts: "That Fallout show - it did some work"
Uranium fever is spreadin' all around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 4is climbing its way back up revenue charts in the US alongside Bethesda’s other, much older post-apocalyptic RPGs. April’s sales show Fallout 76 following close behind in eighth place - a whole 151 spots ahead of its 159th position in March. What’s more impressive than both of these games' sales, however, is the fact that even older Fallout titles are garnering a fresh fanbase.
May. 30, 2024
Tron 3 director talks wrapping the sci-fi movie: "I've basically been inside the computer for a year"
Exclusive: Joachim Rønning talks Tron 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joachim Rønning is swapping the ocean for the Grid with the upcoming Tron 3, his next movie following the Daisy Ridley starring biopic Young Woman and the Sea. Young Woman and the Sea follows Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the first woman to ever swim the English Channel. Ridley stars as Trudy.
May. 29, 2024
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon director's cuts get alternative titles, which have been secretly revealed
The Snyder cuts are almost here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Official titles for the director’s cuts ofZack Snyder’s Netflix sci-fi action movies Rebel Moon Part 1 and 2 have been reportedly revealed, and they are vastly different from the originals. According to listings onFilmRatings, Snyder’s director’s cut ofRebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fireis titled Rebel Moon – Chapter One: Chalice Of Blood, andRebel Moon Part Two – The Scargiver’s cut is titled Rebel Moon – Chapter Two: Curse Of Forgiveness.
May. 29, 2024
12 years after its original announcement, Cyberpunk 2077 has no developers left working on it, but the RPG series is definitely "not dead"
CD Projekt Red confirmed that it’s moving developer onto the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Reddevelopers worked on the game for years after release, pushing out patches to rectify 2077’s buggy launch while also hammering away at the excellent Phantom Liberty expansion and 2.0 update. With Cyberpunk 2077 fully fixed and widely enjoyed, CD Projekt Red recently announced that 0 developers were on the project for the first time since its inception.
May. 29, 2024
20 years on, there's been no better adaptation of DC's Justice League than Bruce Timm's TV show
Opinion | Animated series Justice League is undoubtedly the best adaptation of DC’s super-team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Across 52 episodes, Justice League expanded the world Bruce Timm and co. created in those first two shows with the best adaptation of DC’s premier super-team to date. And yes, that absolutely includes anything and everythingZack Snydergot his hands on, as well as the fan-favorite Young Justice series and popular animated films like Doom and The New Frontier.
May. 29, 2024
After simulating 1.8 million battles, Pokemon professor finds the series' strongest creature isn't literal god but an unobtainable form you only see for one fight
Also, Sunkern can and will defeat Groudon in a fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may once have been easy to call Magikarp the worst Pokemon of all time and Mewtwo the very best, but times change. With over 1,000 Pokemon now in existence, determining the series' strongest creatures is now way harder to work out. In fact, if you want to approach it scientifically, you’re looking at over 1.
May. 29, 2024
Ahead of the Elden Ring DLC, veteran Tarnished advise all players to level the most important stat in the whole RPG: "Having Vigor is crucial"
You need to get Vigor to level 60 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of Shadow of the Erdtree,Elden Ringveterans are crying out to newcomers to level up their Vigor a significant amount to withstand attacks. Elden Ring DLCis understandably the focus surroundingFromSoftware’s huge RPG right now, given that it’s right around the corner, and poses intriguing new lore mysteries surrounding both new and existing characters.
May. 29, 2024
As Doctor Who confirms starring role for Susan Twist in finale, it looks like the mystery will finally be resolved
The Susan Twist theories may finally be put to rest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Doctor Who fans, it looks like the mystery of Susan Twist may finally be revealed in the very last episode of the current season, as the cast list for the finale has been confirmed. As reported byRadio Times, in the latest issue ofDoctor Who Magazineactor Twist, who has been seen throughout the season playing various background characters, is listed for the first time amongst the starring cast for the final episode.
May. 29, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's lead writer worried he'd joined the dev "on the downward curve" as he "thought that Divinity: Original Sin 2 may be the best game Larian will ever make"
Adam Smith felt under a lot of pressure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s writing director was worried he’d joined Larian on a “downward curve” after the heights of Divinity: Original Sin 2. Game Pressurespoke to Baldur’s Gate 3 game director Swen Vincke and writing director Adam Smith at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland last week, and asked the leads if they ever expected to make one of the best RPGs in years.
May. 29, 2024
Brad Pitt and George Clooney reunite in the first trailer for comedy-crime thriller Wolfs
The two play reluctant partners-in-crime in Jon Watts' Wolfs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple has released the first trailer for Wolfs, starring Brad Pitt and George Clooney. The brief trailer, which can be viewed below, follows Clooney and Pitt as two “fixers” who clean up murders and make the impossible go away. When the two are accidentally hired for the same clean-up job, the big boss decides the only solution is for the two to work together.
May. 29, 2024
Call of Duty publisher wins huge lawsuit against cheat maker EngineOwning, set to receive $14.5 million in damages
This isn’t the first time Activision has sued EngineOwning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty’s publisher has won a legal case against a cheat maker to the tune of $14.5 million in damages. If you’ve been familiar with Call of Duty cheats over the past several years, you’ve probably heard of EngineOwning: A cheat manufacturer which provided players with cheats in recent Call of Duty games, including Call of Duty Warzone and Modern Warfare 3.
May. 29, 2024
Celeste's composer announces a shoot 'em up RPG that recalls Undertale - a pitch almost as grand as I know the soundtrack will be
Lena Raine is back in Anothereal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After her effortlessly catchy beeps and boops in Celeste,Minecraft, and Deltarune, hearing that composer Lena Raine is behind the decks on any game immediately makes my ears perk up with anticipation. She’s now extending her talents to a full game that’s fusing bullet hell carnage with a brain-scratching, existential setup.
May. 29, 2024
Daisy Ridley teases her Star Wars comeback as Rey: "There are lots of discoveries to be had"
Exclusive: Daisy Ridley talks her upcoming Rey movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is set to direct, and the movie will see Rey trying to restart a new Jedi Order. At the moment, though, further details are very much under wraps. We sat down with Ridley to talk all about her new film Young Woman and the Sea, which sees her play Gertrude “Trudy” Ederle, the first woman to swim the English Channel.
May. 29, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape can't make guns too OP because Bungie's "got to keep the game going" for years: "We need to not consume all of the power space"
“We’ve definitely got plans for the next few years after this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 might be reaching the end of a major narrative arc with the imminent release of the climactic The Final Shape expansion, but that doesn’t mean thatBungieis done with the game yet. And that means that it has to be careful with what it does to your guns.
May. 29, 2024
Emma Stone dances and a dog drives a car in new trailer for Poor Things director's next movie
“We might all be in danger” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new intriguing, foreboding trailer forKinds of Kindness, the latest movie fromPoor Thingsdirector Yorgos Lanthimos, has arrived – and it promises a suitably wacky triptych from the offbeat filmmaker. Like previous teasers, this trailer doesn’t give away much in terms of plot, but gives us some more snippets from each of the movie’s three anthology stories, which will see the ensemble cast take on three different roles each.
May. 29, 2024
Everything you need to do in Destiny 2 before The Final Shape
Here’s an essential list of all the prep you can do to help you get started in Destiny 2 The Final Shape when it launches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting all your Destiny 2 The Final Shape prep done will help you get off to great start on your journey through the Pale Heart to face the Witness.
May. 29, 2024
Former World of Warcraft lead speaks out on the problem plaguing MMO combat – the "bajillion buff and debuff icons"
He also defends tab-targeting combat, saying it doesn’t need to be stationary or “predictable” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MMO veteran Greg Street has spoken out about the problem plaguing combat systems in MMOs, and he says it’s not tab-targeting, but instead the “bajillion buff and debuff icons” used in an attempt to convey information. Street has been on the MMO block for quite some time, so it’s safe to say he knows his stuff.
May. 29, 2024
Fortnite T-60 Power Armor: How to get it and other Fallout cosmetics
To get the T-60 Power Armor in Fortnite you need to progress through the Battle Pass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Players have been desperate to get the Fortnite T-60 Power Armor ever since it was revealed in a pre-season teaser for the Fallout crossover, but if you want to add it to your locker then you’ll have to put in serious work first.
May. 29, 2024
From the Xbox Games Showcase I'm hoping for a little less conversation and a little more action, please
Xbox has dozens of video games in development and now’s the time to clarify its release schedule for the next few years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox has endured another challenging period. In the last 12 months, the platform holder has experienced the highs of completing a $75.4 billion acquisition to the inevitable lows that follow such a show of force within challenging market conditions –mass layoffs at Activision, theseverance of ties with Toys for Bob, thecancellation of a new survival game from Blizzard, and the disappointingclosure of Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks.
May. 29, 2024
GTA 5 gets one of GTA 4's funniest mods, making warp-speed vehicles fly across the map, and breaking tennis forever
Pure chaos has been unleashed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s aplethoraof mods for Grand Theft Auto 4 and 5. Whether you want to get your hands on some new vehicles, give the games a visual overhaul, or just make things far more chaotic thanRockstar Gamesever intended for them to be, there’s bound to be something out there to do that very thing.
May. 29, 2024
Guy Ritchie is returning to Sherlock Holmes in an unexpected way
Young Sherlock is in the works at Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guy Ritchie is set to helm Young Sherlock, a new TV series based on the novel series of the same name by Andy Lane. Per the official synopsis (H/TVariety), the series is an “action-packed origin story of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved detective in an explosive re-imagining of this iconic character.
May. 29, 2024
Hades 2 developers left all of the roguelike's code "exposed" says iconic indie dev, making it "the easiest to mod game ever"
“All of it is exposed.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supergiant Games may have made everyHades 2modder’s dream come true by allowing easy access to all of the roguelike’s code. Check out ourHades 2 reviewto learn what we think about the early-access roguelike. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
May. 29, 2024
11 years after its release, a cult sci-fi thriller is getting a new follow-up movie from the original director
Coherence is getting a follow-up movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A follow-up movie to cult sci-fi thrillerCoherenceis in the works,Deadlinereports. Plot details are still top secret – including whether the movie will be a sequel, a prequel, or follow a different story entirely. Director James Ward Byrkit is back to helm the follow-up with original co-writer Alex Manugian, in whatever form it may take.
May. 29, 2024
I've been waiting a long time for a PSVR 2 deal this good
PSVR 2 is now $50 cheaper than the Meta Quest 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PSVR 2, the best VR headset on the market for gaming, has just had its price cut by $100 to celebrate PlayStation’s Days of Play sale. The main focus of this event tends to be game sales on the PlayStation Store, butSony’s just dropped one of the best hardware deals of the year on either side of the Atlantic.
May. 29, 2024
In a stunning commitment to playing RPGs your way, Genshin Impact player spends 3 years min-maxing the worst character: "I usually advise others not to build her"
Do not play Amber unless you really like Amber When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “To be honest I usually advise others not to build her whenever somebody asks me in my posts because there’s a lot of investment needed, and even then she still won’t be on par with the other characters,” they say. “But if they like Amber a lot just like I do, then welcome to the club!
May. 29, 2024
It's not just you - speedrunners confirm an essential Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door move is way harder in the RPG remake
“lol, lmao even.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake is largely faithful to the 20-year-old GameCube original, aside from a few key differences. Those changes include making one essential move - the Power Bounce - way harder. As with most Mario RPGs, The Thousand-Year Door is largely turn-based, but you can deal (or avoid) bonus damage by completing certain timing-based actions in combat.
May. 29, 2024
Larian boss says Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't "strike fear in the hearts of AAA developers," reckons The Witcher 4 and GTA 6 "can dwarf what we've been doing"
“You are going to see a whole bunch of other games that are going to be very huge.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian studio head Swen Vincke is pushing back against the notion that other AAA developers are intimidated by the ambitious scope ofBaldur’s Gate 3. In an interview withGame Pressure, it’s suggested that AAA studios are fearful of Baldur’s Gate 3’s success.
May. 29, 2024
League of Legends has a new skin to commemorate esports GOAT Faker - and with its near-$500 price tag, it's already got players planning forced boycotts as a form of protest
Signature Ahri isn’t going down well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to League of Legends, four-time world champion Faker is the best to ever do it. He’s so good, in fact, that he’s become the first player inducted into Riot Games' new Hall of Legends, meant to honor some of the greatest players LoL has ever produced.
May. 29, 2024
Mass Effect fans are remembering the time somebody used science to prove you can get high on Tali: "Her sweat's a drug and a natural performance enhancer"
BioWare even referenced it in Mass Effect 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade ago, between the launches of Mass Effect 2 and 3, fans gotreallyinvested in Tali’Zorah. The Quarian party member was always beloved, but by the sequels she’d become a romance option and the subject of even more affection - to the point that one fan used science to determine what her sweat would “smell and taste like.
May. 29, 2024
Miyazaki is seemingly working on another Studio Ghibli movie - and fans think it's a sequel to this anime classic
Nausicaa returns? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now in his sixth decade of directing animated films and responsible for a dozen Studio Ghibli classics, Hayao Miyazaki surely has nothing left to prove in the industry. According to his son Goro Miyazaki during a talk at the Ghibli Museum, however, the legendary director may be feeling nostalgic for his next feature (viaOriconand translated byCBR).
May. 29, 2024
Moana 2 sets sail on a new adventure as first trailer for Disney sequel drops
The first look at Moana 2 promises an adventure across the ocean as our hero seeks to reconnect her people When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a few months afterDisney’s surprise announcement, the first trailer forMoana 2has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we first see our young hero Moana make a call through a shell, clearly preparing for another adventure as she also waves goodbye to her village once more.
May. 29, 2024
New D&D Dungeon Master’s Guide cover art delivers some big 80s nostalgia
Everything old is new again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprising twist, the folks at Wizards of the Coast have opted not to feature the most iconic villains from across thebest D&D booksin this new cover. No doubt they had plenty of heavy hitters to choose from – from Xanathar to Tiamat – but instead the new Dungeon Master’s Guide cover kicks it old school with Venger, the Big Bad from the 1980s Saturday morning D&D cartoon.
May. 29, 2024
New Helldivers 2 CEO says "we don't think weapons are as fun as they could be," but also "I don't think it's reasonable to threaten people over weapon inbalance"
“The ship will stay on the same course, despite the change in captain” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead’s new CEO says that while he agrees someHelldivers 2 weaponsaren’t “as fun as they could be,” he’s joined the studio’s old CEO in calling out threats made to developers. One week ago, it was announced that Johan Pilestedt,Arrowhead’s CEO, would be stepping down and transitioning to a COO role, to focus primarily on actually making Helldivers 2.
May. 29, 2024
New The Bear season 3 trailer reaches a fever pitch as Jeremy Allen White clamors for a Michelin star
Screaming, fighting, piñatas…what more could you ask for? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Bear season 3 has arrived – and Carmy is turning up the heat. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, The Bear is on its way to becoming the dreamy fine dining establishment that Carmy and Mikey always knew they could open…but it’s not without its, uh, rather extreme ups and downs.
May. 29, 2024
No Man's Sky's new Adrift update puts you in an alternate galaxy without help - or other players - but at least there's a ghostly frigate to bargain with
It’s a new turn for the multiplayer adventure game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky’s brand new update is all about struggling to survive in a lifeless universe, while making bargains with a mysterious ghostly spacecraft. Adrift is the name of No Man’s Sky’s latest update, and it’s out today, May 29, across all platforms. The latest update for Hello Games' spacefaring odyssey weirdly puts the brakes on all the multiplayer elements of No Man’s Sky, to let players explore a desolate alternate universe without any other players, shops, characters, or spaceships.
May. 29, 2024
Open-world action favorite Just Cause is getting a movie from The Fall Guy producers, and I already want the most ridiculous parachute stunts ever put to film
Here’s hoping this is the Just Cause movie that sticks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The infamously ridiculous open-world action game series Just Cause is once again attempting to make its way to the big screen, this time courtesy ofThe Fall Guyproducers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch. The Just Cause film will be led by Blue Beetle director Ángel Manuel Soto, according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
May. 29, 2024
Predicting the games of Summer Game Fest 2024: What we expect to see from each of the major publishers
Let’s set some expectations as Summer Game Fest approaches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 2K Games Summer Game Fest will host the reveal of “the next iteration in one of 2K’s biggest and most beloved franchises.” While I wish this meant that a new Mafia game was ready from developer Hanger 13, I think there are some other likely candidates.
May. 29, 2024
Sony finally confirms May State of Play, including details on "PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year"
The “30+ minute” show will feature 14 games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-rumoredPlayStation State of Playhas finally been confirmed for May 30. State of Play will broadcast on Thursday, May 30 at 3pm PT / 6pm ET / 11pm BST, and you’ll be able to tune in via PlayStation’sYouTubeand Twitch channels. The show will be over 30 minutes long featuring 14 titles, according to a post on thePlayStation Blog, including “updates on PS5 and PS VR2 titles, plus a look at PlayStation Studios games arriving later this year.
May. 29, 2024
Sony’s Days of Play sale packs some of the biggest PS5 deals I’ve seen in weeks
Save on consoles, VR headsets, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.US deals2.UK deals The consoles themselves are available for $50 / £50 off right now, dropping to$449.99 at Walmartin the US (was $499.99) and£415 at EEin the UK (was £479.99). Those are some serious savings, though it’s a little disappointing that US folk don’t get the free copy of Spider-Man 2 we’ve seen included in other PS5 deals at this price in the past.
May. 29, 2024
Soulslike dev doesn't want speedrunners using "lame ass strategy" to win streamer's $10,000 contest, adds "5k to the pot" following rule change
The team wanted to make things “more interesting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The indie studio behind recent soulslike Another Crab’s Treasure, a bizarre underwater ode toFromSoftware, wanted competitive speedrunners to stop using a popular strategy to win. Much like other Soulslike games, Another Crab’s Treasure has inspired all sorts of whacky worldwide speedruns. These caught the eye of streamer and YouTuber Charlie White,r better known online as ‘MoistCr1TiKaL’ or ‘penguinz0.
May. 29, 2024
Stellar Blade is the latest 'technically free' reward available via PlayStation's loyalty program, assuming you've spent $1,750 on games since it launched
I hope you’ve been saving up your PlayStation Stars points When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shift Up’s latest PS5-exclusive action game,Stellar Blade, is the latest game to be offered for sort-of-free via PlayStation’s loyalty program, but you’d need to spend so much money to actually redeem it that it’s hard to imagine most people will be jumping at the opportunity.
May. 29, 2024
Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord supposedly takes 60 hours to beat – it took me 240 and is now one of my favorite games of all time
Opinion | Why this amazing game took me twice as long as Elden Ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unicorn Overlord is the kind of game that drives me to run my fingers over my scalp in search of puncture wounds just to make absolutely certain that someone didn’t harvest my brain tissue and use it to culture this game in a laboratory.
May. 29, 2024
Sweeten the wait for Nier 3 with this Nier Automata wine that was blasted with the RPG's amazing soundtrack during aging, which had to be Yoko Taro's idea
Taste the weight of the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever listened to a sommelier ramble on about tannins or whatever, you were probably surprised to learn about all of the seemingly miniscule environmental and chemical elements that have an impact on how wine hits the tongue. Even so, I’m almost certain the rhythmic frequencies that were attached to this Nier Automata-branded wine barrel as it aged, as immaculately vibey as they no doubt were, had absolutely no effect on how the wine actually tastes.
May. 29, 2024
Terraria creator in shambles as a Terraria mod beats the game itself on a list of the best soundtracks: "I'm gonna hire your sound guy"
The Calamity mod slotted in at ninth place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A list of the 100 best video game soundtracks of all time placed the Terraria Calamity mod over the base game - and Terraria’s director is in absolute shambles over the news. OperaGX, the internet browser built with gamers in mind, ranked the top 100 video game soundtracks over on social media with the Terraria Calamity OST by DM Dokuro slotting in at ninth place.
May. 29, 2024
The 32 greatest Tom Cruise movies
The Mission: Impossible and Top Gun star has had us all at “Hello” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For decades, the name Tom Cruise has been synonymous with Hollywood movies. With so many classic movies under his belt, it’s not hard to understand why. Though his career has had its share of controversies, Cruise has maintained high altitude as one of Hollywood’s most bankable movie stars in its history.
May. 29, 2024
The long-delayed Masters of the Universe movie has found yet another He-Man actor - and it's unexpected to say the least
Nicholas Galitzine is leaving the Royal Palace for Castle Grayskull When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After spending two decades in development hell, the live-action He-Man movie is moving ahead with Nicholas Galitzine as the titular barbarian. According toVariety, Galitzine will play He-Man, a popular Mattel action figure turned TV and comic book hero, in the officially greenlit Masters of the Universe movie.
May. 29, 2024
The Lord of the Rings' strangest character is joining Rings of Power Season 2
It’s official, Tom Bombadil has finally made his way to on-screen Middle-earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most offbeat figures in J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings saga is finally making an on-screen appearance in season 2 of the Amazon Prime Video spin-off seriesThe Rings of Power. Yes, that’s right, it is Tom Bombadil.
May. 29, 2024
The new Ultimate Universe Green Goblin and Doc Ock have surprising ties to Iron Man
Ultimate Spider-Man #5 reveals some backstory for the new versions of several classic Spider-Man villains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the mainstream Marvel Universe,Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus are widely considered Spider-Man’s two biggest arch-enemies. But things are a little different in the new Ultimate Universe, where May 29’s Ultimate Spider-Man #5 just gave brand new backstories to both Harry Osborn and Otto Octavius, setting up what seems to be a very different status quo for the new reality.
May. 29, 2024
The Ultimates #1 review: Earth's mightiest heroes must assemble once more in Marvel's new flagship super-team book
Here’s our spoiler-free verdict on The Ultimates #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Maker has recreated the Ultimate Universe (now numbered Earth-6160), but transformed Earth into a world without superheroes. Since then a young Tony Stark and a number of other desperate survivors have started the fight back, but the Maker’s Council has convinced the world that Stark and Co.
May. 29, 2024
The Witcher: The Edge of the World brings one of Geralt of Rivia's earliest adventures into comics
Return to one of Geralt of Rivia’s earliest canonical short stories with The Witcher: The Edge of the World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher has become an incredibly popular video game andlive action streaming series, but it all started way back with author Andrzej Sapkowski’s original collection of short stories. And now, continuing with its series of Witcher related comics, Dark Horse Books is adapting another of those original short stories in The Witcher: The Edge of the World, a hardcover original graphic novel.
May. 29, 2024
Tom Cruise made a six-hour "film school" movie that will never be released: "This is just for my friends"
Glen Powell watched the six-hour movie alone in a theater When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever wanted to attend Tom Cruise film school? Well, Cruise’sTop Gun: Maverickco-star Glen Powell did just that when he was invited to watch a six-hour movie the actor had put together with everything he’s learned about filmmaking. Powell toldGQthat Cruise sent him to watch the movie alone in a theater in LA, which reportedly involves Cruise speaking directly to camera as he breaks down his knowledge of the industry.
May. 29, 2024
Tom Hiddleston reveals the kind words Josh Brolin told him before Thanos killed Loki in Infinity War
Nice of Thanos himself to apologize for the whole murder thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hiddleston says he and Josh Brolin had a sweet moment following the release of Avengers: Infinity War. “It was a big day. I checked into my hotel and within an hour or two I had run into Josh Brolin, who could not have been kinder,” Hiddleston told Variety.
May. 29, 2024
Why did it take me 9 years to find out you could hold VATS in Fallout 4 to free aim?
An old discovery that’s new to me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. VATS (Vault-Tec Assisted Targeting System) is a long-time Fallout feature that pauses the game and lets players take aim at specific enemy body parts to disarm a limb, break a knee, or pop a ghoul’s head like a rotted grape. But almost a decade afterFallout 4came out, I’m only now learning about a game-changing VATS fact.
May. 29, 2024
XDefiant dev agrees that with no SBMM, if you're not finding "easy enemies" in Ubisoft's shooter, it's because you are the easy enemy
And there’s room for improvement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An XDefiant producer has agreed with the sentiment that if you never find “easy enemies” in the shooter without skill-based matchmaking, it’s a sign that youarethe “easy enemy.” The ‘SBMM’ debate has been raging for a good few years now in shooters like Call of Duty and Battlefield. On one hand, developers argue that it’s good for matching up players of equal skill level.
May. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 director reveals Arrowhead once made a prototype for a Star Wars TIE Fighter successor: "It could have been amazing"
But democracy had the higher ground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Game Studios, the company behind the year’s biggest shooterHelldivers 2, once prototyped a successor to space combat sim Star Wars: TIE Fighter that “could have been amazing.” Just yesterday, Arrowhead’s freshly minted CEO Shams Jorjani hosted an ask-me-anything session on the Helldivers 2subredditwhere he broke down what his gaming history looked like.
May. 28, 2024
20 years later, Paper Mario: The Thousand Year door is calling Switch players out for cheating in the RPG's lottery, just like the original GameCube version
You can’t just turn back the clock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All these years later, players tempted to cheat the Happy Lucky Lottery inPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorby changing their system’s clock are still being met with an explosive end. If you try and set your Nintendo Switch system’s clock ahead to snag prizes that otherwise require days, months, and even years of waiting, Lucky will immediately call you out.
May. 28, 2024
After 22 years, Ghost of Tsushima dev's cult classic PS2 platformer is back on PS5
Sly Cooper finally returns in the PS Plus Classics Catalog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re finally getting more PS2 games on PS5 as part of the Classics Catalog on PlayStation Plus, including Sly Cooper and the Thievius Raccoonus, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and Tomb Raider Legend. The most notable of those games is likely Sly Cooper, the beloved PS2 platformer that forged the relationship between developer Sucker Punch Productions and publisherSonyComputer Entertainment.
May. 28, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a day one Xbox Game Pass release in a major move for Microsoft's subscription service
It’s now confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Xbox has confirmed Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is a day one launch with Xbox Game Pass later this year. The original article follows below. Original:It seems like Xbox has mistakenly revealed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6will be coming to Xbox Game Pass on day one later this year.
May. 28, 2024
Challengers and Civil War stars join Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3
Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny are going up against Benoit Blanc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knives Out 3 is filling out its cast. The next installment in the murder mystery series will see Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny star alongside Daniel Craig, who returns as detective Benoit Blanc. “I love everything about whodunnits, but one of the things I love most is how malleable the genre is,“director Rian Johnson recently tweeted.
May. 28, 2024
Destiny 2's lead gun guy answers our biggest questions about The Final Shape: new weapon mods, the next raid DPS meta, and just "a small amount of power creep"
Interview | Weapons lead Chris Proctor on Destiny 2’s evolving arsenal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lot is riding on Destiny 2: The Final Shape, andper my hands-on preview of the expansion’s campaign,Bungieis checking all boxes so far. The narrative looks promising, the new Prismatic subclass feelsincredible, and sweeping balance changes across the game seem to be moving it toward a healthier spot.
May. 28, 2024
Doctor Who season 1, episode 5 review: "'Dot and Bubble' is like a family-friendly Black Mirror"
‘Dot and Bubble’ doesn’t hit quite the same heights as ‘Boom’ and ‘73 Yards’, but Callie Cook’s layered performance as Lindy is a stand-out in a shiny episode with a heart of darkness. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s no secret that production on the current season of Doctor Who hit a fairly significant snag early on - namely, that star Ncuti Gatwa’s previous show, Sex Education, was still in production just as Who was gearing up.
May. 28, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner is never going to reveal the answer to *that* 73 Yards mystery
Silence. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who’s latest horror-tinged classic,73 Yards, featured mysteries upon mysteries. Of course, the Doctor’s disappearance after breaking a fairy circle was the episode’s original chief concern, but things soon turned altogether more sinister after a woman followed Ruby (Millie Gibson) and turned everyone she encountered against the companion with just a few words.
May. 28, 2024
Feline soulslike with Sekiro vibes made by Bloodborne-obsessed devs finally gets its early access release next week
Kristala is out on June 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kristala, an upcoming action-RPG Soulslike that has you playing as a humanoid cat, has an early access release date pencilled in for next week. Announced just earlier today, Kristala will be arriving on Steam Early Access next week on June 6 and will be Steam Deck Verified from day one.
May. 28, 2024
Fortnite Wastelander Challenges: Where to start them
Take on Wastelander Challenges in Fortnite by visiting Beacons to earn bonus XP while a difficulty modifier is active When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Wastelander Challenges are a fresh mechanic added to the battle royale, allowing you to make things more difficult for yourself in exchange for an increased rate of XP gain. This might involve having to keep constantly moving to avoid taking damage, or remaining in vehicles and buildings as the floor becomes lava that burns upon touching it.
May. 28, 2024
Genshin Impact studio's new roguelike RPG joins Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail in setting early July release date to avoid Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PC, PlayStation, and mobile in five weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse is set to release its next RPG in just over one month. The studio reveals in a press release thatZenless Zone Zeroreleases on July 4 on PlayStation, PC, and mobile. Better yet, we’re getting cross-progression and cross-play from the word go, so you can play with friends or take your progress on the go if your iOS or Android device is up to the task.
May. 28, 2024
George Lucas says a "lot of the ideas" from the original Star Wars have been lost since the sale to Disney
“I was the one who really knew what Star Wars was” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Lucas says a lot of his ideas from the original Star Wars were lost after he soldLucasfilmtoDisney. “I was the one who really knew what Star Wars was…who actually knew this world, because there’s a lot to it. The Force, for example, nobody understood the Force,” Lucas told French publicationBrutin an interview at the Cannes Film Festival.
May. 28, 2024
XDefiant is a throwback to a golden generation of Call of Duty
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No-nonsense gunfights This was the year of Black Ops 3, which introduced specialists, abilities, and ultimates, along with the thruster pack to enhance movement. While the latter doesn’t feature here,XDefiant factionsare essentially specialists in disguise, as each comes equipped with a passive, active, and ultimate ability. While it’s too early to determine how these will impact the metagame, early impressions are that they’re not too defining.
May. 28, 2024
Giancarlo Esposito says fans will never guess his Marvel character, while revealing he will get his own series
“It’s a role you won’t predict” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Giancarlo Esposito has once again teasedhis mystery Marvel character, while simultaneously revealing that he will appear in his own series. “The MCU has knocked on my door and it’s a role you won’t predict,” Esposito said during an appearance at Phoenix Fan Fusion (H/TCinemaBlend). “It will be teased and there will be a series afterwards.
May. 28, 2024
Hands-on with Destiny 2: The Final Shape: The campaign is way better, and Prismatic feels broken even if Bungie says it isn't
The Final Shape makes a great first impression after several hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Prismatic subclass inDestiny 2: The Final Shapeis the closestBungiehas come to canonizing fan fiction. For years, players have dreamed up a hybrid subclass combining our Light and Darkness powers. Now that it’s suddenly very real, it’s hard for me to imagine using anything else unless I desperately need a Well of Radiance or some other ability that’s not in the Prismatic pool.
May. 28, 2024
Haunting of Bly Manor star responds to missing out on Fantastic Four role, praising Pedro Pascal: "I can’t think of a better actor to play Reed"
Rahul Kohli was a popular fan-cast for the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Rahul Kohli was up for Reed Richards aka Mr. Fantastic in Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot – but says Pedro Pascal is the right man for the job. “Yeah, I don’t know if I’m allowed to talk about it but I didn’t get it, is the important thing.
May. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 director believes "live service is a good thing" for the industry, but only if games don't "nickel and dime" for skins after charging $70 upfront
Johan Pilestedt speaks on live service trends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s game director has said live service games need to “be kind to users” and not charge $70 up front before adding more microtransaction skins. Helldivers 2 game director, and up until recently Arrowhead Game Studios CEO, Johan Pilestedt recently gave a talk at the ‘Nordic Game’ conference in Sweden, where he addressed the problems facing live service games.
May. 28, 2024
Hey, listen, Lego Legend of Zelda is actually real
Treasure chest opening noise plays When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out that Lego Legend of Zelda isn’t so mythological after all. Lego Great Deku Tree is a 2-in-1 kit that can be used to make either the woodland spirit from Ocarina of Time or Breath of the Wild. Both versions are surprisingly distinct, too; even though a lot of pieces must be reused, the two builds are unique enough to look like separate Lego Legend of Zelda sets.
May. 28, 2024
JRPG legend Yuji Horii hopes Dragon Quest 12 will be a fitting posthumous work for two beloved developers who passed away
But there’s still not much news to share on the game itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest’s creator hopes the upcoming Dragon Quest 12 will hopefully be a fitting posthumous work for two developers who passed away during development. Yuji Horii has delivered an update on the upcoming Dragon Quest 12, revealing he’d just been in a meeting about the forthcoming RPG.
May. 28, 2024
Lady Gaga teases her take on Harley Quinn in Joker 2 is "very authentic," and unlike anything she's ever done before
Gaga’s version of Harley will be all new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker 2star Lady Gaga has teased her take on Harley Quinn – and it sounds like something all new for the Clown Princess of Crime. “You know my version of Harley is mine, and it’s very authentic to this movie and these characters,” Gaga revealed toAccess Hollywood(H/TDeadline).
May. 28, 2024
Marvel's new Kid Venom series brings a manga style to its young symbiote hero
We take an early peek at the first issue of the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manga creator Taigami made his Marvel debut with last year’s “Summer of Symbiotes” initiative and a series of backup stories in the Death of the Venomverse limited series.That comic introduced Kintaroto the Marvel universe - a young boy from 10th century Japan who bonded with the symbiote Clinter in order to protect his people from attack.
May. 28, 2024
Netflix CEO sees no reason why Barbie and Oppenheimer wouldn't have been just as big on Netflix
Ted Sarandos believes Barbenheimer could have happened on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ted Sarandos has shared his thoughts on Barbenheimer – and he thinks both films could’ve been as big on Netflix. “Both of those movies would be great for Netflix,” Sarandos toldThe New York Times. “They definitely would have enjoyed just as big an audience on Netflix.
May. 28, 2024
New Helldivers 2 studio CEO says you can expect "more and better stuff" long-term: "We knew it would be impossible to keep up with demand"
“Our singular focus as a studio is to set things up in a sustainable way so that in the long term we can make more and better stuff” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios has a new CEO, and he’s now formally introduced himself to the community with a promise that the studio is building up to better deliver on the community’s demand for continued updates.
May. 28, 2024
New York City is full of mutants in need of a protector in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles superhero spin-off Nightwatcher
Interview | Creators Juni Ba and Fero Pe discuss their new TMNT spin-off comic Nightwatcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Juni Ba and artist Fero Pe, along with colorist Luis Antonio Delgado, will reintroduce Nightwatcher, who has a history in older TMNT lore, into the current world of the Turtles to protect the citizens of Mutant Town. And with a preview in IDW’s Nightwatcher FCBD release already on the books, the stage is set for some one-of-a-kind TMNT superhero action.
May. 28, 2024
Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica remakes are reportedly in development as Capcom continues its horror remake streak
Capcom isn’t remaking Resident Evil 5 (for now) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcom’s Resident Evil remakes will continue with Resident Evil Zero and Code Veronica. Code Veronica was the first of the two older Resident Evil games to originally release, arriving for the Dreamcast in 2000. It teamed up both Chris and Claire Redfield for a brand new adventure on a remote island, and you can go back and experience Code Veronica’s remaster on both PS4 and Xbox One right now.
May. 28, 2024
Sherlock and Fleabag star Andrew Scott joins Daniel Craig in Knives Out 3
Scott joins Josh O’Connor and Cailee Spaeny as the newest members of the popular mystery franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrew Scott is the latest star to join the cast of Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, the third installment in Rian Johnson’s Knives Out franchise. PerVariety, Scott joins the pic alongsideCailee Spaeny (Priscilla, Civil War) and Josh O’Connor (Challengers).
May. 28, 2024
Shin Megami Tensei V summons PLAY’s RPG Special issue
Plus: Visions Of Mana’s long-awaited return, how to design an FF14 job class, reporting from EVO Japan, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gaming has come a long way since Pac-Man [gunshots heard]. For many of us, the first gaming worlds we could truly get lost in were in RPGs – world exploration mixing with constant combat and character progression to give the impression of scale like little else.
May. 28, 2024
Stardew Valley creator approves of "anyone making any mods" as long as it's clear they're "not canon"
“Only the vanilla game is canonical” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid the ever-expanding sea ofStardew Valleymods, the indie game’s developer reveals that he approves of fan creations - provided that they stay separate from “canonical” content. Just as theStardew Valley creator still thinks he could “keep working on the game forever,“I could probably keep playing it forever. With dedicated solo dev Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone releasing regular patches like the recent1.
May. 28, 2024
The Boys season 5 has been in the works for a month – and the showrunner says "some crazy sh*t" is being talked about
“We have some pretty cool notions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4may still be a few weeks away from arriving on our screens, but season 5 is already in the worksafter Prime Video renewed the show earlier this month. “We’re about a month into the writers' room right now, so we have some pretty cool notions,” showrunner Eric Kripke toldScreenRant.
May. 28, 2024
The Lenovo Legion Go ‘Lite’ could be either exactly what I’ve been waiting for or a big flop
The Lenovo gaming handheld I wanted in the first place. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whispers of a newLenovoLegion Go handheld model are in the air, and the ‘Lite’ version could be what I wanted in the first place. The name suggests it’ll be a scaled-down version of the portable PC that might also come with a more affordable price tag, but I’m hoping it doesn’t make the same mistake as the cheapestAsusROG Ally.
May. 28, 2024
The Witcher 4 has "over 400 people" working on it already, and CD Projekt Red hasn't even entered full production yet
“We plan to move on to the production phase in the second half of the year” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4- which I am once again obliged to note is onlyofficiallyknown by the codename Polaris - remains in pre-production, but over 400 people are already at work on the game. We don’t know much about Polaris just yet, other than the fact that it’ll be the first entry in a “new AAA RPG trilogy.
May. 28, 2024
Valve's unannounced hero shooter had nearly 1,000 concurrent PC players over the past 24 hours - but the developer is staying silent
Valve isn’t letting anything slip - officially When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s leaked shooter had nearly 1,000 concurrent players over the past weekend. Earlier this month, leaked screenshots,supposedly of an in-development hero shooter from Valve, leaked online, showing characters, maps, artwork, and more. Just a few days later,alleged gameplay footage of Valve’s new shooter, apparently named Deadlock, leaked online as well, showing 19 hero characters and BioShock Infinite-style rails.
May. 28, 2024
What is Skill Rating in XDefiant?
You can check you Average Skill Rating in XDefiant for an indicator of how well you’re doing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your XDefiant Skill Rating is a numerical representation of your overall performance across all your matches, but it seems to be quite an arbitrary measure. It’s no doubt a very complicated calculation in XDefiant that factors in lots of highly granular statistics based on your performance during matches, but it’s not explained in the game at all.
May. 28, 2024
Wuthering Waves Calcharo build guide
How to build Calcharo and get one of the best DPS characters in Wuthering Waves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Calcharo build in Wuthering Waves turns this mercenary leader into one of best DPS mains in the game. He’s a five-star Electro character using a Broadblade that relies on enhanced attacks, timely dodges, and a lot of active field time.
May. 28, 2024
X-Men '97 season 2: Everything we know so far
X-Men ‘97 season 2 release date, plot, cast, and everything else you need to know about the animated Marvel series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sure, X-Men ‘97 has ended, but unlike other Marvel shows that serve as a 6-8 episode limited series, X-Men ‘97 season 2 is confirmed and heading our way. In fact, we are also getting a third season as well.
May. 28, 2024
George Lucas thinks people were critical of Star Wars prequels as they didn't want to watch "kids' movies"
George Lucas has defended his Star Wars prequels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Lucas has defended the prequels, saying the Star Wars films have always been kids' movies. “It was supposed to be a kids' movie for 12-year-olds that were going through puberty, who don’t know what they’re doing, and are asking all the big questions: What should I be worried about?
May. 27, 2024
After 3 years of silence, Dragon Quest 3's gorgeous remake rears its head with a tease that more HD-2D JRPG remakes are in the works: "The legend of Erdrick draws near"
36 years after launch, the classic is making its return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon Quest series' official social media account released a short clip earlier today, on May 27, lighting up the Dragon Quest logo above newly-confirmed platforms, including Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.Square Enix recently announced plans to shift to a multiplatform strategy, as opposed to temporarily locking games like Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth behind a single console, and we’re beginning to see the first signs of that approach here.
May. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead says Larian "did start pushing around ideas for Baldur's Gate 4, and they didn't excite us"
Narrative lead Adam Smith tells GamesRadar+ about the atmosphere surrounding Baldur’s Gate 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3developer says Larian tried “pushing around ideas for Baldur’s Gate 4,” but they “didn’t excite” anyone. Speaking to GamesRadar+ at Digital Dragons in Poland earlier this week, Baldur’s Gate 3 narrative director Adam Smith addressed Larian’s attempt at making another Baldur’s Gate game.
May. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 sadist beats the RPG's hardest mode with an even more brutal custom ruleset: No companions, no hirelings, no long rests, no tadpoles, no trading, and not even any stealing
“Next challenge, we will have to make it harder” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3 streamerhas not only created the most sadistic self-imposed challenge we’ve seen so far, but they also proved the game is entirely beatable while playing with pretty much every single handicap you could dream up. Streamer Luality is no stranger to tough rulesets and frightening challenges,having previously killed the RPG’s hardest bosses while fighting totally solo(She’s also thesame player who, miraculously, rolled four consecutive nat ones last year).
May. 27, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 developer says there are still "many" undiscovered Easter Eggs in Night City - and probably in The Witcher 3, too
“Oh, there are many things in Night City!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ACyberpunk 2077developer says that there are still “many things to find” in Night City and that players probably haven’t found everything hidden in The Witcher 3, either. In an interview with GamesRadar+ at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland, Phantom Liberty quest designer Maria Mazur says “I feel like there are so many easter eggs” crammed into Cyberpunk 2077, and that she’s still “just waiting for people to find them all.
May. 27, 2024
Elden Ring player creates the perfect build for using everything in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC by using the strongest school of magic: math
It might not be optimized, but it’s certainly versatile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringstatistician has put together the perfect build path for players who want to experience everything coming to the game with theShadow of the Erdtree DLC. In a thread on Twitter, user dangitjim responded to a post from another Elden Ring player saying that they wanted “to be able to use everything cool in the DLC.
May. 27, 2024
Following a year-long hiatus "to deliver the absolute best experience possible," MultiVersus is coming back better than ever
Interview | This ain’t your grandpappy’s MultiVersus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nearly a year later, I still cannot quite believe that free-to-play platform brawler MultiVersus from developer Player First Gamesactually unlaunched itself. But it did do that, pulling itself out of Open Beta into effectively nothingness. But what is somehow even less believable is the fact thatit’s genuinely coming back, and yet I’ve played several sessions of it myself, and I have been assured multiple times that it is officially set to launch on May 28 with new characters, maps, modes, and even a new game engine.
May. 27, 2024
Xenoblade Chronicles game's final speedrunning world record can never be beaten - because it was set just before Nintendo killed the Wii U and 3DS servers forever
Buzzer beater When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The speedrunning record for Xenoblade Chronicles X’s online mode was set right before the servers went offline in what’s believed to be the JRPG’s very last online run. The Nintendo Network servers for the 3DS and Wii U were sadly shut down last month, on April 8, meaning that several games lost online functionality for good.
May. 27, 2024
Hades 2 turned one bug into a feature after a fan-favorite roguelike character unexpectedly yeeted themselves into the abyss
Nemesis goes where she likes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2 developers decided to turn a bug into a feature after one of the roguelike’s characters made an unexpected move. This article contains minor character spoilers for Hades 2. InHades 2, you might sometimes be met on your adventures by Nemesis, known in greek myth as the personification of jealousy and the anger of the gods.
May. 27, 2024
Legend of Zelda developer explains how an unexpected item became Tears of the Kingdom's best vehicle-creation tool: "Even we didn't predict that"
The cooking pot has incredible suspension When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a rare game that lets players build both their own fun and the wackiest contraptions slumbering in their noggin. Though, even Nintendo developers had no idea that the cooking pot of all things would become such a juggernaut vehicle-construction tool.
May. 27, 2024
No Man's Sky lead teases a second look at Light No Fire, Hello Games' hotly-anticipated open-world game
Expect an appearance at SGF next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following No Man’s Sky’s divisive launch and incredible turnaround, Hello Games made similarly big promises when drumming up hype for its second gameLight No Fire, itself a sort of fantasy take on the ‘go anywhere, do everything’ formula. It now sounds like we’ll learn more details in an imminent second trailer, based on teases from the studio’s co-founder.
May. 27, 2024
One of our favorite Metroidvania’s grappling hook action gets 7-8 hours of new content and a second playable character in a free update big enough to fill an entire sequel
Rusted Moss isn’t getting a sequel, but its free major update “might as well be one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rusted Mossis the excellent grappling hook side-scroller thatenamored plenty of Metroidvania enjoyers when it launched last year. While fans might be disappointed to hear that it isn’t receiving a sequel, its upcoming update is big enough to fill a second game and, even better, it’s totally free.
May. 27, 2024
Stardew Valley creator wishes he'd known how popular it would be, so he could have "made my life easier for making all these updates"
Even for Eric Barone, hindsight remains 20/20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric Barone says he chooses what goes in each update based on his “whims,” but he wishes he’d made it easier for him to make them. In an interview inPC Gamermagazine, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone was asked what goes into making each update, like the substantialStardew Valley 1.
May. 27, 2024
The Prince of Persia roguelike had to change its story because of the Prince of Persia metroidvania - and was forbidden from using an iconic weapon
Two Prince of Persia spin-offs were in development at the same time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prince of Persia roguelike developers had to change some aspects of the game to avoid clashing with the Prince of Persia Metroidvania that came out a few months ago. Speaking with Edge Magazine, Lucie Dewagnier, game director onThe Rogue Prince of Persia, says her team had to make sure it didn’t get in the way of the team behind Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, a metroidvania spin-off that was being worked on at exactly the same time as the roguelike.
May. 27, 2024
The Rogue Prince of Persia Review: "a roguelite with few fresh ideas that's mainly being propped up by its slick combat"
The Rogue Prince of Persia is a roguelite that’s currently a little too light and not roguish enough, playing it too safe to stand out. Still, a fun core combat engine and attractive animation provide a strong foundation to be built on during its time in Early Access. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
May. 27, 2024
This Hellblade 2 moment will be living in my head and heart rent-free forever, and it proves the game a metaphorical masterpiece
Now Playing | Facing the first Icelandic giant is a moment of rebirth in more ways than one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so many things I could say aboutSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2– and I certainly tried to squeeze them all into myHellblade 2 review. But there is one gut wrenching sequence that has stayed with me ever since I rolled credits: confronting the first of the giants, Illtauga.
May. 27, 2024
Veteran Pokemon developer explains how a single question in Pokemon Crystal led to a major Gen 2 challenge
Nob Ogasawara contributed to dozens of games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A veteran Pokemon developer has revealed how a single line in Pokemon Crystal made his life a lot more difficult - but explained that getting things right was a matter of personal pride. In a recent tweet, Nob Ogasawara, who worked as a translator on almost every major Pokemon game from Red and Blue all the way to Platinum, said that a line right at the start of Crystal offered a substantial challenge.
May. 27, 2024
Will Indiana Jones and the Great Circle be on PS5?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle will be on PS5, which is great news for players onSony’s latest console. Naturally there was some doubt as to if or when the new Indiana Jones game would be on PS5, as Xbox owns developer MachineGames and the initial launch is aMicrosoftexclusive, so a cross-platform release was far from guaranteed.
May. 27, 2024
Wuthering Waves Rover build guide
The best Rover Spectro build to slay your enemies in Wuthering Waves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Spectro Rover build in Wuthering Waves gets you an excellent sub-DPS. This time-bending swordmaster’s amazing Spectro damage alone will make them a welcome addition to your team, but they also have the unique ability to slow down time for your main DPS, allowing them to deal more damage and evade incoming attacks with ease.
May. 27, 2024
I spent two hours in Frostpunk 2 and the children only went feral once, so I'm taking that as a win
Preview | Frostpunk 2 isn’t afraid to throw you in at the deep end, but it ultimately seems much more approachable than its predecessor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I am not good at Frostpunk. Even if thingsseemlike they’re going well, it only takes one thing to go wrong before the rest of my ice-covered city crumbles, with countless poor citizens falling ill, freezing, and dying.
May. 26, 2024
With Oscar Isaac’s Metal Gear Solid film MIA, Hideo Kojima eyes a Furiosa actor as the perfect lead: "I could only see him as Snake"
Now that’s a seal of approval When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding and Metal Gear Solid directorHideo Kojimahas made his love for the recent Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga no secret,calling the film his Bible and its director his God. Now, Kojima has spread the love to an actor who he “could only see” as Metal Gear’s Solid Snake.
May. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 studio working on a "solution" for players "getting kicked by an a**ehole lobby leader" before getting mission rewards
“It’s coming” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working on a fix for players who get unfairly booted fromHelldivers 2missions early. Divers have recently been posting viral clips that show players getting booted from a mission during extraction, or even worse, during the little extraction cutscene that plays when the team is fully onboard the escape shuttle.
May. 26, 2024
After a string of defeats, Helldivers 2 players have defeated the Automatons on Varylia 5 to unlock the new Emancipator Exosuit mech
A new toy for the troops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have completed their latest Major Order despite a recent spate of defeats, unlocking a new mech strategem in the process. Earlier today, the official Helldivers account confirmed that Varylia 5 has been liberated,three days after the Major Order that required the planet to be liberated from the Automatons was first handed out.
May. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 had less crunch than Larian's previous RPGs, but its director says "you will always have a little bit" of overtime"
“It would be a lie to say we didn’t” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crunch on Baldur’s Gate 3 was “certainly less” than what Larian experienced on its other games. Earlier this week,Baldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke spoke at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland, where he outlinedsome of the difficulties he and his team faced during development- includingone brag that he instantly regretted.
May. 26, 2024
Can't wait for Assassin's Creed Shadows? Here's another action RPG about its samurai protagonist Yasuke that will "leave you in tears"
Yasuke Junior is tearing the city up in this upcoming anime action RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yasuke, history’s first Black Samurai and one of two new protagonists inAssassin’s Creed Shadows, has been the topic of bothsome peculiar criticismand passionate excitement - and if you fall into that latter camp, dear reader, I have just the game for you.
May. 26, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's biggest change from Breath of the Wild was made to give players unrestricted freedom in a "world free from self-destruction"
“Every single thing” had to factor in new physics systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdommight use the same basic layout of Hyrule as its predecessor, but last year’s sequel still feels so radically different because every single object in the game was programmed to be physics-driven. And despite breaking Hyrule in ways Ganondorf could only dream of, lead physics programmer Takahiro Takayama says the change was “the correct approach.
May. 26, 2024
I've been building PCs for over a decade, here are the Newegg Memorial Day deals I'm excited about
Excellent PC parts with a nifty price cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newegg becomes a discount gaming PC part haven during sales like Memorial Day, and the retailer is already off to a great start this year. Whether your existing rig needs a GPU revamp or you’re building a new system from scratch, you’re going to save a fortune if you use the spring sale to your advantage.
May. 26, 2024
I've just scrolled through all of this year's Memorial Day sales for gamers - these are the 21 deals I'd actually buy
Memorial Day sales are in full swing - but some gaming deals are built better than others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Memorial Day sales floodgates have well and truly opened and we’re seeing massive discounts on all things PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox. That means discounts on everything from games to headsets, controllers to streaming kit, and I’ve just sped through it all.
May. 26, 2024
Lead Baldur's Gate 3 writer says "I don't care" what happens in a potential RPG sequel, as long as it doesn't get made to just "hit our earnings next quarter"
Baldur’s Gate 4 needs “to come from a position of wanting to do it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios' narrative director doesn’t want theBaldur’s Gate 3sequel’s future developer to make the RPG solely for financial gain. After creating countless Tavs and playing over a thousand hours of Larian’s RPG, I’m ready for Baldur’s Gate 4 - or at least some confirmation that it’s coming.
May. 26, 2024
Miss physical gaming? I use this handheld to fulfil my retro cartridge cravings
The Super Pocket keeps the spirit of the Game Boy alive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve already checked out mybest gaming handheldroundup, you might already be aware of theSuper Pocket. If not, it’s an adorable, Game Boy-shaped portable by the creators of the Evercade, and it has access to the same ecosystem of classic capers. Love arcade action and platformers from yesteryear?
May. 26, 2024
2024’s best Metroidvania Animal Well might not get a sequel, but its creator wants to make another game in the same 8-bit universe
Whatever’s next hasn’t been “pieced together yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a year already bursting with killer Metroidvanias to sink into, Animal Well managed to tower over its competition and became the year’s second-best-reviewed game when it came out earlier this month. Now, as players are mopping up the minimalist world’s last remaining secrets, the game’s creator is turning his gaze toward an Animal Well follow-up, which may or may not be a proper sequel.
May. 26, 2024
9 years on, the devs behind my favorite sandbox game say "it's amazing" to see Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom innovating on the genre
“It was really fun to see how similar some aspects of [Tears of the Kingdom] were to Besiege” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the developers of my favorite indie sandbox game, seeing the likes ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdompopularize the genre was “amazing.” Speaking to publishing director Stefan Metaxas and lead producer Toby Hawkins, I asked what it was like to see the idea of a contraption-driven sandbox thrust into the global spotlight by the most recent Zelda game.
May. 25, 2024
The brand-new LG OLED C4 just took its first price cut for Memorial Day
LG’s newest gaming TV is already dropping in price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s easy to assume only older gaming TV models get price cuts during the sales, but the newLGOLED C4 is actually discounted ahead of Memorial Day. That’s fantastic news for anyone looking to pick up one of the latest panels to hit the market for less, and now could be your last chance to do so before the summer kicks off.
May. 25, 2024
"If Overwatch didn't exist, I think LawBreakers would have had a shot": Gears of War lead blames Blizzard's hero shooter for his failed FPS
LawBreakers' lifespan was cut short within a year of its launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six years after the untimely demise of first-person hero shooterLawBreakers, the game’s director explains why he thinks Overwatch played a part in its failure. Hoping to draw a line between the two games' similarities, Bleszinski says his team tried to “zig” when Blizzard “zagged.
May. 25, 2024
After making a game with a file size so tiny it was dwarfed by its own PS5 background, developer of hit Metroidvania Animal Well says "I didn't do anything clever"
Animal Well takes up a tiny amount of space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Breakout indie metroidvania Animal Well is one of the best games I’ve played so far this year. It’s also by far the smallest,clocking in at just 38MB, but its developer says they “didn’t do anything particularly clever” to get the game down to that size,
May. 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead writer reveals that his favorite line in the entire RPG is a super-subtle callout: "We know what you did last time around"
Confirmation that Minthara is indeed the best girl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LeadBaldur’s Gate 3writer Adam Smith recalls some of his favourite lines from the RPG, including an unexpected moment you share with Minthara. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s second and third acts. I’ve managed to rack up over a thousand hours in Baldur’s Gate 3 and I’m still just as obsessed with the game as I was when I first set foot in the Emerald Grove.
May. 25, 2024
Google's AI is teaching Pokemon fans a thing or two about LGBT pocket pals - Bulbasaur is a "plant-loving queer," Mewtwo is an "older, cultured gay," and oh so much more
Is that canon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Google’s recent AI Overview rollout is leading to some illuminating revelations for everyone’s favorite TV shows and games, like Pokemon. If the goings-on of search isn’t your scene, Google recently rolled out a new feature that leans on AI to answer your search query. While it can regurgitate a lot of content from outlets seeking to answer those same questions, it hasn’t quite got the hang of scraping a Reddit post or satire article and separating fact from meme.
May. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2’s next update will begin to reverse some controversial weapons nerfs, but won’t be “the patch to rule all other patches”
“There’ll be some balancing, some new stuff, some improved stuff” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fan favorite Helldivers 2 weapons have been contending with some brutal nerfs lately, making the bug-squashing, bot-destroying, democracy-spreading shooter slightly duller for some players. Developer Arrowhead Studios admitted things went a little too far in its quest for balance, and it now sounds like some changes are getting reversed in the next patch.
May. 25, 2024
I recommend this gaming chair every time its price drops, and Memorial Day sales are making me do it again
This is the best-value gaming chair on the market When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I reviewed theCorsairTC100 Relaxed, I deemed it “a couch on wheels”. It might not be the flashiest set of cushions around, it may not sport premium leather upholstery, but it has the fundamentals of a good gaming chair. It’s comfortable, it’s an ergonomic shape, and it’s supportive of your posture.
May. 25, 2024
I've trawled Memorial Day's best Lego deals - these are the offers I can't pass up
Brick-based bargains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are always plenty of Lego deals flying around during Memorial Day, but that doesn’t mean they’re all particularlygood.To save you time finding the cream of the crop, I’ve rounded up my top picks here. First up? There are a handful of Star Wars Lego kits on sale (ranging from TIE Bombers to helmets), but the most impressive one would be the Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama if you ask me.
May. 25, 2024
The Last of Us co-director responds to backlash over his controversial comments, claims his "words, context, and intent were unfortunately lost"
Comments about redefining “mainstream perceptions” weren’t fully accurate, according to Neil Druckmann When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dogco-president and The Last Of Us co-director Neil Druckmann has set the record straight on some of his recently controversial statements. Earlier this week, in an interview withSonyat the company’s corporate strategy presentation, the director reportedly said he was working on a “dream project” that was the studio’s “most thrilling yet,” before adding that the currently unannounced game“could redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming”- a statement that read as overly boastful to some since, y’know, gaming is already mainstream.
May. 25, 2024
Almost 30 years later, Batman: The Last Halloween closes the book on fan favorite story The Long Halloween
Writer Jeph Loeb describes the story as late artist Tim Sale’s “parting gift” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Batman limited series is set to continue - and complete - the Long Halloween saga, first begun by Jeff Loeb and Tim Sale in 1996. “Batman The Long Halloween: The Last Halloween is Tim Sale’s parting gift to me,” said Loeb in a statement.
May. 24, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom physics lead knew the game was going to be "great" when he saw its first prototype, but then reality hit: "Are we really doing this? Development is going to be chaos"
Zelda physics guru Takahiro Takayama had lots to do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s lead physics programmer knew the open-world RPG would be a banger when he saw its very first prototype, and then the dread of actually putting the game together hit him. Speaking at GDC this year, lead physics programmer Takahiro Takayama joins technical director Takuhiro Dohta and lead sound engineer Junya Osada in giving a one-hour talk about how the Nintendo gem was put together.
May. 24, 2024
43 years later, an early pioneer of the RPG genre that inspired Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest gets a remake using the original source code
The Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord remake is “built directly on top of the original 1981 game’s code” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The remake of Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord, one of the first and most influential RPGs ever made,just launched on Steamafter a few months in Early Access and 43 years after the original.
May. 24, 2024
9 years later, a character from the Mad Max video game makes a cameo appearance in Furiosa
Two characters from the Mad Max video game make cameos in Furiosa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMad Max video game, developed by Avalanche, became a cult classic in later years and left the motor of many a gamer purring. While a sequel is out of the question, we’ve got the next best thing: a return of a fan favorite character in the new movieFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga.
May. 24, 2024
After a shaky launch, the new ARPG hungry for Genshin Impact's lunch is making its lengthy cutscenes skippable and giving away a 5-star character of your choice
Wuthering Waves plans to make all story content skippable eventually When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wuthering Waves, the new action-RPG clearly gunning for Genshin Impact’s crown, is making story content skippable and giving away a couple of prized gifts to all players. Kuro Games' brand spankin' new ARPG Wuthering Waves launched this week to a familiar din of protest related to performance issues like extreme lag, frame-rate dips, crashes, and in some cases, overheated devices.
May. 24, 2024
After beating all 165 Elden Ring bosses on the hardest possible difficulty despite being level 1, streamer reckons they might "finally be ready for Shadow of the Erdtree"
The playthrough took 269 hours and 2145 deaths When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prolific SoulsBorne streamer MissMikkaa has successfully beaten every boss in Elden Ring on New Game Plus seven difficulty as a level one Tarnished. Every time you think the streamer can’t top their previous achievement, they go and do something like this. Apparently not satisfied withbeating Malenia twice at the same time while using a dance pad for one controller, MissMikkaa has beaten all 165 bosses in Elden Ring while keeping their Tarnished at a paltry level one, but on New Game Plus seven difficulty.
May. 24, 2024
All XDefiant Factions and the best ones to play
There are several Ubisoft-themed factions in XDefiant, each with their own abilities and characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best XDefiant factions hasn’t changed much with the addition of the GSK. The new Rainbow Six team has a very specialised set of skills that limit their use - in the right defensive situation they can be strong but you’re not likely to use them all the time.
May. 24, 2024
As Furiosa hits cinemas, we reflect on 9 years of Mad Max: Fury Road
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As breaks in franchises go, 30 years is a pretty lengthy hiatus. The sun last went down on Mad Max three decades ago at the end of 1985’s Beyond Thunderdome. The road back to the big screen has been anything but smooth, which is the least you’d expect from the post-apocalyptic antihero, whose iconic reputation comes pre-loaded with heaps of expectation.
May. 24, 2024
Atlas review: "Netflix's new sci-fi needs more flesh on its AI-themed bones"
Impressive FX aside, Atlas is hampered by a predictable plot that needs more flesh on its AI-themed bones. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Jennifer Lopez makes a rare foray into sci-fi action with this Netflix original, which is essentially a one-woman show with added killer robots, future tech, and space travel.
May. 24, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player rewrites the entire RPG to grind all the way to max level without ever leaving the lower city - all thanks to a D&D cliche
Act 3? More like Act XP. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One geniusBaldur’s Gate 3player has proven that hitting max level doesn’t have to take 80 hours - in fact, it’s achievable within the lower city alone. This article contains story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s third act. YouTuber Proxy Gate Tactician is a certified Baldur’s Gate 3 expert.
May. 24, 2024
Before 23 games and 21 million copies sold, the first Yakuza game was "flat out rejected" by Sega because it wouldn't appeal to women and children
Toshihiro Nagoshi reflects on pitching the artist formerly known as Like a Dragon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yakuza’s series creator has revealed it took three tries to getSegato approve the series since it was “flat-out rejected” at first. Former Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head and Yakuza series creator Toshihiro Nagoshi recently appeared on Weekly Ochiai, seen just below (and translated byAutomaton Media).
May. 24, 2024
Chris Hemsworth's brilliant turn in Mad Max prequel Furiosa proves he's the most impressive actor to emerge from the MCU
Opinion | Chris Hemsworth puts in a scene-stealing performance in Furiosa, and sets up a bright post-Thor future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga. Hemsworth has taken a wildly unexpected turn in George Miller’sMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa, leaving behind a long run of heroic roles for a turn at the dark side, plunging into pure evil in his role as Dementus.
May. 24, 2024
Daniel Craig to return as Benoit Blanc as Rian Johnson shares teaser and title for Knives Out 3
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rian Johnson has officially announced the third installment in his massively successful Knives Out franchise – and yes, Daniel Craig will be back to solve another mystery. “In the beginning, the knives came out. Then, behold, the glass was shattered. But my most dangerous case yet is about to be revealed,” Craig narrates in the teaser.
May. 24, 2024
First reactions to new Star Wars show The Acolyte are calling it Twin Peaks meets The Batman
Viewers are calling the series the “Force-sensitive version of Andor” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions are in for The Acolyte, the newest Star Wars show onDisney Plus– and viewers are loving the series' dark, murder mystery vibes and “Force-fu” fight scenes. Set 100 years beforeThe Phantom Menace, the show will take us into a world of shadows and crime in the galaxy far, far away, centering around a former Padawan (The Hunger Games' Amandla Stenberg) and her Jedi Master (Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae).
May. 24, 2024
Furiosa ending explained: your biggest questions about the Mad Max movie answered
Here’s what goes down at the end of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for theFuriosaending explained, then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got everything you need to know about the action-packed finale right here, including how the events of the prequel movie lead intoMad Max: Fury Road. Naturally, that means there are plenty of spoilers below, so consider this yourspoiler warning– if you’re not up to date on the Furiosa ending, then turn back now!
May. 24, 2024
Furiosa Mad Max cameo explained – where does the action hero appear in the prequel?
Keep your eyes peeled for an appearance from Mad Max himself in prequel movie Furiosa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFuriosaMad Max cameo has been eagerly awaited by fans, ever since director George Millerconfirmed that the action hero will indeed appearin the new chapter in the beloved franchise. As reported byScreen Rant, the filmmaker told the audience that Mad Max does appear in the movie, however here he is played by stuntman Jacob Tomuri not actor Tom Hardy.
May. 24, 2024
Furiosa post-credits scene explained – does the Mad Max prequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on Furiosa: A Mad Max saga? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, is there a Furiosa post-credits scene? Well, now that the Fury Road prequelFuriosahas finally arrived on the big screen, we can get into the details of the latest outing in the iconic Mad Max franchise. While no other Mad Max movie has featured a post-credit stinger, things could easily be different here given how much of a trend they currently are in Hollywood.
May. 24, 2024
Furiosa streaming date: When will the Mad Max movie be on streaming?
Here’s when you can stream the Fury Road prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosa finally has a streaming release date. The latest movie in the Mad Max series, which gives ImperatorFuriosaan epic origin story, is a direct prequel toMad Max: Fury Road. With franchise helmer George Miller back in the director’s chair and Anya Taylor-Joy taking over from Charlize Theron in the titular role, it delves into everything that happens before we meet her on the War Rig, kicking off with the moment Furiosa was stolen away from her home in the Green Place by the biker gang of the Warlord Dementus (Chris Hemsworth) right up until the opening moments of Fury Road.
May. 24, 2024
Game developers hit back at The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann following controversial AI comments: "I'd hope he'd know better than to look at AI as some kind of magic wand"
Not everyone agrees with Druckmann’s stance on AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game developers have been hitting back at comments made by The Last of Us director andNaughty Dogco-president Neil Druckmann, who recently stated thatartificial intelligence will allow devs to take on “more adventurous projectsand push the boundaries of storytelling in games.” The use of AI is a highly controversial topic, whether it’s in game development itself, the world of voice acting, art, or beyond.
May. 24, 2024
Genshin-like action-RPG Wuthering Waves has been out for one day, but players have already managed to access unreleased content via virtual time travel
You don’t need a time machine to skip ahead into the future of Wuthering Waves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kuro Games' new Genshin Impact-like action-RPG, Wuthering Waves, has been out for just one day, but curious players have already figured out how to force themselves into the future to access unreleased content, all by simply changing the date on their devices.
May. 24, 2024
Get 20% off Dune: War for Arrakis as part of early Memorial Day sales
May thy price chip and shatter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re on the run up to Memorial Day weekend and this deal on Dune: War for Arrakis is something of a perfect storm. Not only will you have extra time to sink into playing a super involved board game thanks to the long weekend but Dune: Part Two was just hit streaming services.
May. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 director confirms 'we are the baddies' as he says the game's original pitch was based around a classic Star Wars moment
The Helldivers dev admits we’re playing for “the evil side” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Helldivers 2 has confirmed that the community’s answer to the question ‘Are we the baddies?’ is probably a resounding ‘yes’, as the original pitch for the game was shaped in no small part by Star Wars stormtroopers. Speaking at the Nordic Game conference in Sweden,former CEOJohan Pilestedt showed off the original pitch for Helldivers, which describes the game as “a co-op action shooter where players are put in the shoes of ‘evil side’ grunts of pop culture.
May. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 explosives enthusiast targets the record books with 118-kill Hellbomb but blows themselves up in the process, making it 119 kills if you ask us
Does the player themselves count? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2player might have just set a record by killing 118 enemies with a single Hellbomb. “Did you strike a clown car? My 500kgs never hit anything outside a whisper’s radius,” one player writes in a comment that I can really empathize with. “Do we have an estimate on how many enemies it’s possible to have on-screen?
May. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 players beg for an in-game PSA after learning online that certain planets grant liberation boosts that go away for good after a defeat
Helldivers 2 planets with SEAF bases are giving liberation boosts to all other planets, but only if they’re in Super Earth’s control When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know there are certainHelldivers 2planets with training bases that are giving liberation boosts to all other planets, but only if they’re in Super Earth’s control? Because a lot of freedom fighters don’t.
May. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2's review-bomb cape might not exist after all, even though the game's director teased it weeks ago
Much ado about nothing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much anticipation, and even excitement from Arrowhead’s itself, theHelldivers 2review bomb cape might not exist after all. If you’re unfamiliar with the cape proposition, it came about after Helldivers 2 was review-bombed on Steam in the wake ofSony’sincredibly unpopular PSN account linking mandate. Steam lets users view recent reviews in bar graph form, and so all the overwhelmingly negative user verdicts stacked up in a nice line,which players then proposed should be immortalized as an in-game cape.
May. 24, 2024
Here are the Genshin Impact 4.7 codes from the livestream
It’s raining Primogems, hallelujah When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGenshin Impact 4.7 codesare coming thick and fast, and that’s because of a special livestream that illuminates what’s next for the open-world gacha RPG. Now, the promise of new content is always exciting. The usual drip marketing offering has long confirmed suspicions that we’re getting five-star characters Clorinde and Sigewinne, with four-star Sethos making their debut in support of one of them.
May. 24, 2024
How to get Fortnite Medallions and what they do
Marvel Villains have set up shop around the island, so hunt them down to get their powerful Medallions in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new set of Fortnite Medallions can be collected after defeating well protected Marvel villains in Doctor Doom’s strongholds. Each Medallion provides a useful buff that will really help you in the match ahead, providing either health on kills, temporary invisibility, or even enemy pings.
May. 24, 2024
Sasquatch Sunset review: "An eccentric concept makes for the best Bigfoot film yet"
There have been many Bigfoot films but this is the best sighting yet. Spread the word. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. As the seasons pass, we follow a female sasquatch (Riley Keough) and three males (Jesse Eisenberg, Nathan Zellner, Christophe Zajac-Denek) as they forage, groom, play, tussle and interact with other (real) animals.
May. 24, 2024
I can't stop thinking about this beautiful, haunting twin-stick shooter that follows a ghost searching for answers
Indie Spotlight | Hauntii is a visually stunning puzzle adventure with ghostly haunting powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As I cross a bridge in Hauntii, the camera pulls back to show off the impressive, two-tone hand-drawn vista that surrounds me as I move further in. Swirls decorate the landscape, with sand timers and falling grains forever counting down something.
May. 24, 2024
I can’t live without this Asus ROG Ally charger dock - and Best Buy just dropped it to a record-low price
A helpful TV companion for your handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I picked up the officialAsusROG Ally charger dock last Black Friday, and it’s been a core element of my setup ever since. Its simple connection system, ease of use with just about any screen you can imagine, and full 30W turbo mode support means it’s up there with the best - it just always had a $64.
May. 24, 2024
Keanu Reeves is returning to writing comics with BRZRKR: The Lost Book of B
Co-writer Matt Kindt and artist Ron Garney will also return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “BRZRKR was such a large scale project that I think we all needed to recover afterward…but I think we all had a feeling we’d be back,” said Matt Kindt in a statement about the new comic. “This one is bigger and crazier than anything we’ve done before.
May. 24, 2024
Loads of D&D books are up to 52% off for Memorial Day - these are the ones worth buying
Roll for savings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Memorial Day sales are flying on everything from TVs to Switch games, but D&D books haven’t been left behind – you can get impressive discounts on almost everything for the current edition. While those price cuts average 40% (or thereabouts), they go up to a full 52% off in some cases.
May. 24, 2024
Mad Max game lead hits back at Furiosa director's "complete arrogance" over the open-world game, blames Metal Gear Solid 5's release as a factor for "bad sales"
George Miller says he wants Hideo Kojima to make a new Mad Max game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A large part of that pushback stems from Christofer Sundberg, founder of Mad Max developer Avalanche Studio, which is arguably best known for the Just Cause series. In a series of posts on Twitter, Sundberg hits back at the “complete arrogance” of Miller’s statement, lambasting it as “complete nonsense.
May. 24, 2024
Nearly 10 years later, one of my absolute favorite sandbox games is back, and more complex than ever
Interview | Besiege has made a welcome comeback with The Splintered Sea expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “In the industry nowadays, the games can live for so long.” For Stefan Metaxas, publishing director at Besiege developer Spiderling Studios, that rings particularly true. This medieval sandbox game originally launched into early access more than nine years ago, but this month, it’s back with a major - and hyper-complex - expansion.
May. 24, 2024
Neil Druckmann says AI will enable Naughty Dog to make "more adventurous projects and push the boundaries of storytelling" despite "ethical issues we need to address"
AI will help Naughty Dog reduce “both costs and technical hurdles” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dogpresident Neil Druckmann has big plans for AI. AI implementation in video game development is increasing at a frightening rare, and Druckmann has ensured Naughty Dog won’t be an exception, although he admits there are some ethical hurdles to figure out. In aninterview published by Sony, the Uncharted 4 and Last of Us director shared his vision for video game storytelling in the next 10 years, and it’s a future in which AI is integral to development.
May. 24, 2024
New Netflix anime based on beloved manga gets a trailer with a theme song performed by My Hero Academia’s Japanese Rock Band
Rising Impact swings onto the steamer next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released a trailer for season one of its newest anime series Rising Impact, giving us a sneak peek at the sports-themed show and its theme tune performed by genre legends. The trailer gives us our first look at sports-obsessed Nanaumi as he meets a female golfer who informs him that golf is the sport in which the ball can go the furthest, “I wanna be the best long hitter in the world,” he replies.
May. 24, 2024
New open-world Genshin competitor Wuthering Waves offers players compensation as it reiterates commitment to "take performance concerns seriously"
At launch, some players experienced crashes, lag, and even device overheating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Kuro Games has acknowledged the rough launch of its new open-world action-RPG Wuthering Waves, and has reiterated its commitment to further optimize the game’s performance and provide the “best possible experience” as it offers compensation to players. The free-to-play gacha game launched worldwide yesterday across iOS, Android, and PC (via theEpic GamesStore), and to say that people were excited for it would be an understatement.
May. 24, 2024
New The Bear season 3 trailer shows no matter how much changes, some things stay the same
The yelling returns on June 27 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another teaser trailer for The Bear season 3 has arrived – and things are tense as usual in the kitchen for Carmy and co. Season 3 picks up with Carmy (Jeremy Allen White), Sugar (Abby Elliott), Sydney (Ayo Edebri), and Ritchie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) finally opening the high-end version of the restaurant.
May. 24, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is getting a 3-hour game trial that might let you fight a battle or two, if you're lucky
You’re definitely not meeting Ken When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload now has a three-hour PlayStation Plus game trial available - but it won’t get you very far at all in the massive JRPG. That’s good and all, but it needs putting in the context of Persona 3 Reload’s massive run time and relatively slow opening. “PS Plus members can now play Persona 3 Reload up to like maybe the tutorial, maybe the first boss if they skip all cutscenes,” reads one response on Twitter.
May. 24, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans roast their MCU co-star Chris Hemsworth as being the "second best Chris"
Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, and Scarlett Johansson also joined in… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thorstar Chris Hemsworth has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and his MCU co-stars decided to celebrate the occasion in the only way they know how, by roasting him. As reported byVariety, the impromptu roast came about when Robert Downey Jr.
May. 24, 2024
Ryan Reynolds confirms another Deadpool 3 cameo and fans are already thinking they are a TVA agent
Welcome to the MCU, Rob McElhenney When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has confirmed that his Wrexham co-chair Rob McElhenney will be making a cameo in the upcomingDeadpool 3. The Wade Wilson star teased his appearance in a new episode of theirDisneyPlus show Welcome to Wrexham. “Because of my busy schedule, I had to invite my co-chair, Rob McElhenney, to the set of Deadpool in London to discuss all things that are Wrexham,” Reynolds said on the latest episode of the show, which aired on May 23.
May. 24, 2024
10 years after it was released, fans are calling this forgotten Marvel film one of the "greatest superhero movies" ever made
X-Men: Days of Future Past turns 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men: Days of Future Pasthit theaters 10 years ago today – and fans are showering the film with the love and praise it didn’t receive back then. The story, written by Jane Goldman, Simon Kinberg, and Matthew Vaughn, was inspired by the 1981 Uncanny X-Men storyline Days of Future Past and sees Logan (Hugh Jackman) aka Wolverine travel back in time to 1973 to prevent an event that will destroy both humans and mutants.
May. 24, 2024
Save 64% on Nerf blasters and kick off summer this Memorial Day weekend
Gotta blast! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Memorial Day weekend coming up, you’ll have some spare time to spend with friends and family. So, you’re probably thinking up fun ways to spend that time. Thankfully, Nerf has you covered.That’s because, as part of Amazon’s early Memorial Day deals, you can get up to 64% off foam, gel, and water blasters from Nerf – some of which are among thebest Nerf gunsyou can buy.
May. 24, 2024
Scarlet Witch & Quicksilver #4 is an ending but also a new beginning for Wanda Maximoff
Will we finally discover the secret Wanda has been keeping from her brother? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver have fallen out. A letter fromtheir fallen father Magnetocontained a message so painful that Wanda Maximoff refused to let Pietro read it, leading to an almighty argument. Meanwhile, an old enemy, The Wizard has attacked the divided duo - but he’s only the harbinger of something bigger on the way: a cosmic force that could change Wanda’s life forever.
May. 24, 2024
Soviet city builder with 14,606 Steam reviews and a 'Very Positive' user score is finally leaving the Early Access Gulag after 5 years
Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic arrives on June 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After five years in Steam Early Access, Workers & Resources: Soviet Republic is finally exiting early access for a full launch next month on June 20. Simply put, Workers & Resources challenges you to transform a fledgling cityscape into a bustling Soviet republic. You’ll need to construct buildings and manage the time of your citizens while also tackling complex problems like solving traffic and logistics solutions.
May. 24, 2024
Sting director talks Xenomorphs and Alien's influence, finding laughs in scares, and the spider horror movie’s killer opening sequence
Big Screen Spotlight | Kiah Roache-Turner also opens up on how it’s surprisingly autobiographical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I like to get things as horrible and tense as you can, and then burst the bubble with a laugh,” says Sting director Kiah Roache-Turner. He might have made a movie about a giant flesh-eating spider, but he’s not here to traumatize you.
May. 24, 2024
Sting review: "Alien’s influence resonates in this playful creature feature"
Eight-legged eeks are unleashed in a playful rites-of-passage creature feature with flashes of bite and style. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Following Adam Sandler’s midlife-crisis meeting with a comforting off-world spider inSpaceman, here’s the discomforting youth variant. Like E.T. gone wrong, director Kiah Roache-Turner’s underdeveloped but briskly suspenseful, suggestive arachno-shocker sees a kid with family issues find solace in alien company.
May. 24, 2024
The 32 greatest movies that audiences hated (and critics loved)
Critics gave these movies flowers, while audiences threw tomatoes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Film critics and audiences famously don’t agree on movies, if they ever do. But while there are movies that audiences love and critics hate, sometimes the opposite is true too. There are movies that critics couldn’t get enough of but audiences outright hated. It is popular belief that movies that critics andonlycritics love are esoteric indie films, usually those made with tiny budgets and come from far outside the Hollywood system.
May. 24, 2024
The Alters feels like a perfect mix of sci-fi survival with the multiversal chaos of Everything Everywhere All At Once
Preview | The Alters isn’t afraid to ask one of life’s biggest questions, ‘what if,’ and its answer is truly fascinating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jan Dolski is a normal guy cursed to be thrown into the deep end of a terrifying sci-fi situation. After taking on a sketchy new job which sees him travel through space to a distant land, he finds himself stranded, surrounded by his dead crewmates on a planet that omits deadly radiation waves.
May. 24, 2024
The Beast review: "An elegant but ultimately unwieldy sci-fi drama”
An elegant, elliptical film that’s equal parts impressive and infuriating. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Seydoux is reliably luminous in a demanding role, but MacKay seems a little rudderless. There are some stunning moments, such as the eerily green-screened opener, and an unsettling underwater sequence up there with Dario Argento’s Inferno.
May. 24, 2024
The Boys creator wants to complete his game of "Supernatural Pokemon" in season 5 – by adding Jared Padalecki
One more Winchester to complete the set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys already has several Supernatural actors in its cast, so what’s one more? Eric Kripke – creator of The Boys and Supernatural – has outlined his intentions to complete “Supernatural Pokemon” by bringing in Jared Padalecki, even if it’s for “a single episode.” In an interview withVariety, Kripke said, “He’s been busy the last few years, so schedules haven’t worked out.
May. 24, 2024
The Boys drops first look at The Seven in season 4, but there's one major thing wrong
Everyone is saying the same thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at The Seven inThe Boys season 4has arrived – but there’s one major thing wrong with the picture. As you can see below, Chase Crawford’s The Deep, Jessie T. Usher’s A-Train, Nathan Mitchell’s Black Noir, Antony Starr’s Homelander, Valorie Curry’s Firecracker, and Susan Heyward’s Sister Sage have assembled for a new photo.
May. 24, 2024
The Last Of Us video game star Jeffrey Wright will reprise his villain role in season 2 of the hit show
Jeffrey Wright is set to play Isaac in The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeffrey Wright is officially reprising his role as Isaac for The Last of Us season 2. In the gut-wrenching video game sequel that isThe Last of Us Part 2, Wright plays secondary antagonist Isaac Dixon, a former marine turned leader of the Washington Liberation Front (WLF).
May. 24, 2024
The Samsung Odyssey G8 just dropped to its lowest price, and it’s my favorite Memorial Day deal so far
A marvelous Memorial Day monitor deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I like to keep a close eye on the premium gaming monitor scene during events like Memorial Day, as seasonal sales can provide access to an additional pool of panels. So, you can imagine my delight when I spotted the impressiveSamsungOdyssey OLED G8 down to its lowest price, as its QD-OLED specs are an absolute win for well under $1,000.
May. 24, 2024
This high-level adventure may as well be D&D Endgame, and it's just had its biggest discount
Vecna: Eve of Ruin hits a record low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current edition of D&D is coming to an end after 10 years of adventures, and it’s being seen out with an epic send-off - which just so happens to be at its lowest ever price in time for Memorial Day weekend. If I was to compare Vecna: Eve of Ruin to anything, it’d be Avengers: Endgame.
May. 24, 2024
This soulslike dating sim's best-kept secret - an "invisible grilled cheese" - should have taken players "weeks" to find, but instead they found it in barely 8 hours with no hints: "This sucks man"
The Athenian Rhapsody community locked in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The indie developer behind “a soulslike platonic dating simulator” was shocked to discover that the secret achievement he hoped would keep players hunting “for weeks” was discovered just eight hours after launch. Athenian Rhapsodycombines tricky bosses with battle mechanics inspired by the ever-changing systems of games like WarioWare and Cooking Mama.
May. 24, 2024
What the Green Goblin's big return means for Spider-Man
Spoiler alert: it’s looking pretty bad for Peter Parker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazing Spider-Man #50 is now officially released, and as promised, it marks the all too tragic return ofNorman Osborn’s Green Goblin persona - and it also sets the stage for Peter Parker’s transformation into the so-calledSpider-Goblinthat’s been teased by Marvel. But how does it all go down?
May. 24, 2024
When does Furiosa take place on the Mad Max Timeline?
It’s a bit complicated… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mad Max timeline is a tricky beast to wrangle, but if you’re slightly confused about whereFuriosa, the latest Mad Max movie to hit the big screen, sits on it then you’re in the right place. The film from visionary director George Miller offers up a prequel and origin story for Imperator Furiosa.
May. 24, 2024
Why Francis Ford Coppola’s Dracula is and always will be the best adaptation of the legendary Bram Stoker novel
Opinion: We look back at the best on-screen depiction of everyone’s favorite vampiric count When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, I’m not saying it is the most well-executed - I’m looking at you Keanu Reeves and that concerning English accent - but in terms of style, visuals, and staying true to its source material, Coppola’s Dracula ranks higher than any other retelling in my books.
May. 24, 2024
Wuthering Waves levitator guide
How to use the levitator in Wuthering Waves to manipulate your surroundings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wuthering Waves levitator is a utility skill used to solve puzzles and defeat tough enemies. It can hold objects in the air to throw or place them as you please. So it’s incredibly useful, it’s just that Wuthering Waves doesn’t tell you how to unlock the levitator, or how to use it.
May. 24, 2024
Zelda dev says "the true menace" of Tears of the Kingdom wasn't Ganondorf, but the programming that would have let players destroy the world
Tears of the Kingdom’s world “fell apart” during development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomis a seriously impressive game, especially when it comes to its flexible, physics-driven world that allows players to construct whatever wacky contraptions they want during their journey across Hyrule. According to the game’s lead physics programmer, Takahiro Takayama, mastering these physics was absolutely crucial in order to give players full creative freedom, without the fear of them destroying the world even more effectively than Ganondorf.
May. 24, 2024
How to wish in Wuthering Waves
How to use the Convene or gacha system in Wuthering Waves to get new characters and weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wuthering Waves wish system, known as the Convene or gacha system, let’s you get new characters and weapons, so it’s important to knowhowto wish to get more stuff. With enough Lustrous Tide and a good understanding of Convene banners and pity mechanics, you can start building a dream team.
May. 23, 2024
10 years in, EA forms new The Sims 4 team dedicated to fixing "the core game experience" with new patches every 2 months
The first patch arrives later this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA has formed a new internal team dedicated to improving The Sims 4’s “core game experience” after years of players reporting various technical issues. The Sims' official Twitter account shareda messagefrom the development team on Thursday that emphasized the studio’s efforts in improving the technical and performance side ofThe Sims 4.
May. 23, 2024
20% off the Lego Millennium Falcon makes this build the ideal Memorial Day activity
She’s still got it where it (dis)counts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re stumped on what to get up to this Memorial Day weekend, this deal on the Lego Millennium Falcon might’ve just given you an easy answer. Thankfully, you can get this set for$135.99right now at Amazon thus landing yourself a nice little discount of $34. The only time we had ever seen this set drop below this price was last year, and even then it was only $9 off what we’re seeing now.
May. 23, 2024
30 years after the last film, Eddie Murphy is on the wrong side of a jail cell in new trailer for Beverly Hills Cop 4
Eddie Murphy returns in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer for Netflix’s Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is here and it features Eddie Murphy’s iconic officer in ‘cuffs… Murphy’s return as Axel Foley sees the Detroit cop heading back to Beverly Hills after his daughter (Taylour Paige) is threatened. There, he must team up with Detective Bobby Abbott (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and a handful of familiar faces from Beverly Hills Cop past to track down yet more criminals.
May. 23, 2024
After 30 years, Spawn's greatest enemy is finally getting an in-depth origin story
Violator: Origin will tell the demon’s story from his own point of view When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Violator has been a thorn in Spawn’s side for 30 years now but, perhaps surprisingly, the malevolent demonic alter ego of the Clown has never really had an official origin series. That changes this August with Violator: Origin, a new six-issue limited series that will delve deep into the monstrous being’s history and how he has manipulated the course of events on Earth.
May. 23, 2024
After beating Elden Ring in 167 hours with more than 1,700 deaths, Twitch streamer Kai Cenat is turning his attention to Shadow of the Erdtree, Sekiro, and the entire Dark Souls trilogy
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Major Twitch streamer Kai Cenat has announced his intention to marathon his way through Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and the Dark Souls trilogy, following his recent Elden Ring odyssey. Earlier this month, Cenat’sElden Ringplaythrough made headlines as he spent 167 hours making his way through The Lands Between.24 of those hours - and 400 of his 1,700 total deaths - were taken up by Malenia, and there were several points where it seemed like the streamer might give up entirely.
May. 23, 2024
After surviving Embracer's $460 million studio shuffle, director of anticipated open-world roguelike hits back at "cascading effect" of corporate consolidation
“I don’t want to depend on megacorporations doing X, Y, and Z to dictate our future” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofour most-anticipated open-world roguelikehas hit back against the “cascading effect” that recent swathes of layoffs and corporate consolidation can have on the rest of the industry. In the latest episode of NoClip’s ongoingHyper Light Breakerdocumentary series, Alx Preston, the game’s creative director and founder of developer Heart Machine, discusses the impact of Borderlands developerGearbox’s $460 million sale to Take-Two.
May. 23, 2024
All Wuthering Waves codes and how to redeem them
All active Wuthering Waves codes, providing items such as Astrite, Resonance Potions, Revival Inhalers, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wuthering Waves codes have become something of a rarity, with the previous offerings expiring and no new promos being released to take their place. This is a shame, as redeeming these codes when available will top up your inventory with useful resources, saving you time and at zero cost.
May. 23, 2024
As Miyazaki remains cagey about Shadow of the Erdtree's length, Elden Ring DLC theorists reckon the 30-song soundtrack is enough of a clue
Director Miyazaki says Shadow of the Erdtree’s map is “probably” bigger than Limgrave, but what does that mean in music terms? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarehas announced that theElden Ring DLC’s soundtrack contains more than 30 songs, almost half as much as the base game’s whopping 67-song tracklist, potentially hinting at a massive expansion to come. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion comes out on June 21, and owners of the Deluxe or Premium Editions will also get the original soundtracking featuring “over 30 songs” that will probably drop elsewhere in the coming months.
May. 23, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct confirmed to follow the Xbox Games Showcase with its "first in-depth look at all-new gameplay"
Akin to the massive Starfield Direct from last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “GG to all who guessed right,” Xboxtweetedearlier today. “Don’t miss the Xbox Games Showcase followed by Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Direct on Sunday, June 9.” The Xbox Games Showcase is currently set to begin at 10 am PT, 1 pm ET, and 6 pm BST, streaming from the company’sYouTubechannels and elsewhere.
May. 23, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 – Everything we know so far
The Black Ops 6 release date is almost here, so here’s everything you need to know about the new Call of Duty game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Ops 6 release date Activision has also confirmed that Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 will land onXbox Game Passon day one. This is a significant shift for Call of Duty andthe first major change that Xbox has madeto how the franchise is handled since the high-profile acquisition of Activision last year.
May. 23, 2024
Can't get enough Critical Role? There's a new deluxe hardcover comic with extra material on the way
Critical Role’s latest comic collection is getting a special deluxe edition with extra stuff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of Critical Role can never seem to get enough ofthe beloved RPG podcast, and this December, they’ll be able to dig in even deeper to the popular Critical Role comics with a deluxe hardcover edition of the latest CR tale, Critical Role: The Tales of Exandria - Artagan that includes some extra goodies.
May. 23, 2024
Chris Pratt explains why The Garfield Movie expands from the comics: "It’s a modern day version of a classic tale"
Exclusive | The star of the new animated adventure reveals how it adapts the comics for the modern day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For this latest feature,Guardians of the Galaxystar Chris Pratt voices the moggie in a story that sees him go on a heist mission with his long-last father Vic (played by fellow Marvel actor Samuel L.
May. 23, 2024
Chris Pratt explains why the new Garfield movie is just like a Mission: Impossible film
Exclusive | The star reveals how Garfield’s heist antics in the new film raises the stakes from the comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Going intoThe Garfield Movie, the latest film based on the beloved comic strip from creator Jim Davis, there are a few things you’d expect. Lasagna? Check! Hating Mondays? Check! Heist antics in the style of theMission: Impossible movies?
May. 23, 2024
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki has a "strong will" to make an Armored Core 6 follow-up, because "there's still room for improvement"
Armored Core 6 was a success, critically and commercially, but mechs are always due for an upgrade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident and frequent director Hidetaka Miyazaki claims that the studio’s mecha-action series Armored Core has a very sturdy future ahead, unless the game’s dystopian vision comes to pass. “The Armored Core series is very important to FromSoftware,” Miyazaki said in an interview withIGN Japan, translated byFandomWire.
May. 23, 2024
First Sonic 3 poster features Keanu Reeves’ Shadow looming large
The new Sonic 3 poster has been revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve been waiting patiently for the first morsel of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 marketing and, finally, here it is. A month after theKnuckles seriespremiered on Paramount Plus, one attendee at the License Expo in Las Vegas spotted a poster for Sonic 3 – with Keanu Reeves’ Shadow taking pride of place.
May. 23, 2024
Former Pokemon world champ slates a Gen 2 mon as the series' worst starter, says it's like the devs "designed a Pokemon with the express purpose of punishing anyone who uses it"
Meganium’s lackluster stats and abilities seriously weigh it down in battle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may come as little surprise to find out that it’s the adorable Grass-type dinosaur, Meganium. This cutie was introduced in the second generation games, Gold and Crystal, and is the fully-evolved form of Chikorita. Even when playing through Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold or SoulSilver regularly, there’s no doubt that the Chikorita line is, strength-wise, the worst you can pick.
May. 23, 2024
Furiosa director George Miller says 2015's Mad Max game "wasn't as good as we wanted it to be" - but he'd love Hideo Kojima to make a new one
“But he’s got so much fantastic stuff on his own head, so I would never ask him” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mad Max series director George Miller would love forHideo Kojimato make a Mad Max game, but he’d “never ask him” to do it. “I’m one of those people where I’d rather not do something unless you’re going to do it at the highest level,” Miller continues.
May. 23, 2024
Grab XGIMI’s most affordable outdoor projector for under $250 this Memorial Day
Stream all your favorites wherever you find yourself this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We normally see some of the most valuable Memorial Day deals on summer-friendly gadgets, so it’s no wonder the brand’s range of outdoor projectors are seeing their own savings right now. However, this particular offer lands on the most affordable option in XGIMI’s lineup, the MoGo 2.
May. 23, 2024
GTA 3 multiplayer was in the works, but creating the open-world blueprint for the next 20 years meant there "was too much to be done"
Not to worry, the PS2 GTAs now have unofficial ways to play online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Games' former technical director has revealed that the studio, at one point, was developing multiplayer for its three-dimensional debut Grand Theft Auto 3. In response to a player who wondered why the series gave up multiplayer offerings for a while after GTA 2, former technical director Obbe Vermeijtweetedthat he did in fact code multiplayer for GTA 3, it just never crossed the finish line to release.
May. 23, 2024
XDefiant opens with skill-based matchmaking but drops it quickly, and players are loving the SBMM-free life
Call of Duty’s biggest loss is XDefiant’s gain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoft’s new first-person shooter joins the likes of Call of Duty and The Finals in including skill-based matchmaking, but here’s the thing – it doesn’t stick around. Now that XDefiant is in the hands of players, plenty are noticing that the ‘Welcome Playlist’ features SBMM up until the point you hit level 25.
May. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 director wants Arrowhead to be "the next FromSoftware" and like "Blizzard before 2004"
Johan Pilestedt with some key clarification When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview withGamesIndustryin which it’s revealedPilestedt is stepping down as Arrowhead CEOto take a more active role in Helldivers 2’s development, the developer said he hopes the new CEO, Shams Jorjani, will help usher the studio into a new, even more high-profile era. “I want to see how high we can fly,” Pilestedt said.
May. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Major Order offers a shiny new dual-cannon Emancipator mech as a reward - but only if the community can overturn its losing streak
Get your guns to Valyria 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s new Major Order is offering players a new mech suit strategem - if they can liberate an Automaton factory that’s making its own new weapons. The new Major Order, announced earlier today, reveals that “the Automatons are building a giant ‘petafactory’ on Valyria 5.” That factory is similar to theExosuit factory that players fought to liberate on Tien Kwan, when they unlocked the game’s firstHelldivers 2 mechs.
May. 23, 2024
How Assassin's Creed Shadows can use the history of samurai and shinobi to make a series-best experience
Opinion | Assassin’s Creed Shadows could bring a new perspective on Japanese history and an entertaining experience in equal measure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed is a franchise at its best not merely for the ways it brings the past to life, but for how it uses historical fact as a basis for new ideas that enhance the experience.
May. 23, 2024
Marvel reveals its full slate of August 2024 comics and covers featuring Spider-Man, Deadpool, X-Men, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. August is the second month of Marvel’s ‘From the Ashes’ X-Men relaunch, and brings first issues forUncanny X-Men,X-Factor, andDazzler, as well as much more in the new X-line. Then, in Spider-Man’s world, there’s the landmark Amazing Spider-Man #950, as well as the launch ofSpider-Society, which brings together Spider-heroes from across the Spider-Verse.. And of course, it wouldn’t be the Marvel Universe without checking in with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
May. 23, 2024
New Beetlejuice 2 trailer sees Jenna Ortega accidentally summon Michael Keaton and the return of a fan-favorite monster
It’s showtime! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newBeetlejuice 2trailer has arrived – and we’ve never been more excited. “Here’s a preview,” Winona Ryder says in her full Lydia Deetz garb, complete with those signature spikey bangs. “Be warned: it’s intense.” After the death of Charles Deetz, we see Astrid (Jenna Ortega) summon Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton) – much to her mother Lydia’s (Winona Ryder) horror.
May. 23, 2024
Nintendo Switch deals are popping off at Walmart ahead of Memorial Day - here are the 5 games I’m buying this weekend
Walmart’s on top for Nintendo Switch deals ahead of Memorial Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo Switch deals make up a solid foundation for any gamer’s Memorial Day sales shopping, and Walmart is holding the fort together particularly well this year. We’re seeing a number of games at between $10 and $15 off right now, with some even dropping to record-low prices ahead of the main event on Monday May 27.
May. 23, 2024
One of the best recent horror movies lines up streaming date – and it's next week
The First Omen will start streaming on May 30 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Omen, one of this year’s best horror movies, is coming to streaming sooner than you might expect. The prequel to the 1976 horror classic The Omen, which hit the big screen last month, will start streaming on Hulu in the US andDisneyPlus in the UK next Thursday, May 30.
May. 23, 2024
Over 40 years later, video game consolidation puts a definitive end to an early console war
Console war is one war that changes, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s taken over 40 years, but an early console war finally seems to have entirely fizzled out as the last embers have been completely extinguished following Atari purchasing the Intellivision brand from Intellivision Entertainment LLC with rights to over 200 titles and the Intellivision trademarks. The two brands previously butted heads in the late ’70s and early ’80s, but that’s all just history now.
May. 23, 2024
Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is an amazing throwback to iconic Nintendo storytelling and I'm almost glad I missed it the first time around
Opinion | Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is Nintendo storytelling at its best, and even better playing it now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aside from the Paper Mario series itself, I struggle to recall the overall beats of the Mario series' stories. Super Mario Odyssey boils down to a magic hat and a quest to, once again, save the princess and stop Bowser.
May. 23, 2024
Save $130 on this D&D-inspired board game ahead of Memorial Day
Bardsung has had a discount as big as the dungeon-crawler itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for a board game to lose yourself in over the Memorial Day weekend, it just so happens that the D&D-inspired Bardsung has crashed in price by more than half. You can currently get the enormous dungeon-crawler for$70 at Miniature Marketinstead of $199.
May. 23, 2024
Saw and The Conjuring creator is rebooting a beloved ‘60s horror-comedy
The Munsters are headed back to the small screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looks like we’re headed back to 1313 Mockingbird Lane. James Wan is set to produce a reboot of Universal’s classic horror-comedy sitcom The Munsters. According toVariety, the new series, titled 1313, “lives and breathes within the Universal Monsterverse.” Lindsey Anderson Beer, director of Pet Sematary: Bloodlines, will serve as showrunner and executive producer.
May. 23, 2024
Sony CEO says although AI "has been used for creation," it's "not a substitute for human creativity"
Sony’s CEO is the latest to speak on AI implementation in games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s chairman and president has said AI is “not a substitute for human creativity.” May 23 saw Sony’s corporate strategy meeting presentation, which you can see in full just below. At around the 43 minute mark, Sony chairman and president Kenichiro Yoshida spoke briefly about game creation, including game engines, and implementing AI, but decried AI being used to entirely replace creativity, artists, and people.
May. 23, 2024
Star of fan-favorite Netflix show to play young Dexter in prequel to hit serial killer show
Dexter: Original Sin has been greenlit at Showtime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Dexter prequel series is headed to Showtime – and the casting is perfect. Patrick Gibson (Shadow and Bone) is set to play a young Dexter Morgan in Dexter: Original Sin. Christian Slater is set to play his adoptive father Harry, with Molly Brown (Senior Year) set to play a young Debra Morgan.
May. 23, 2024
Steven Spielberg's next movie will be released in 2026 – and he's re-teaming with Jurassic Park and War of the Worlds screenwriter
The movie is a “new original event film” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Previous reports suggested that Spielberg’s next movie could be a UFO film, making it his first of the sort since 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but this news has neither been confirmed nor denied by Universal. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
May. 23, 2024
Tantalizing new Elden Ring DLC images might be teasing Miquella, a classic FromSoft castle, and an odd Dark Souls 2 reference
Is that the Miquella we first saw last year? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarejust revealed several newElden Ring DLCimages, and they might have just made a Dark Souls 2 reference while also revealing Miquella’s full character. FromSoftware has so far tweeted out two tantalizing new images from Shadow of the Erdtree, which have only made the wait for June 21 all the more difficult.
May. 23, 2024
The Acolyte takes notes from one of the best Star Wars RPGs around: "Darth Traya really stuck out to me as an inspiration"
Fewer do it better than Knights of the Old Republic 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Star Wars show on the block takes notes from a wide range of what the galaxy far, far away has to offer, including a 19-year-old RPG that remains one of the best Star Wars games you can play today. Star Wars: The Acolyteis due to hitDisney+ early next month, taking place before The Phantom Menace at a time when the Jedi are doing grand, the Sith are not, and general peace is enjoyed – typically referred to as the High Republic Era.
May. 23, 2024
The actor behind a chilling Star Wars villain has joined Rogue One director’s new Jurassic World movie alongside Scarlett Johansson
Rupert Friend has joined the creature feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast forGareth Edwards’ new Jurassic World movieis shaping up nicely as Star Wars actor Rupert Friend has joined the line-up. The actor is known for his role as The Grand Inquisitor in theObi-Wan KenobiDisney+ series, as well as appearing inPride and Prejudice,Asteroid City, and Homeland. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, his role and the plot details of the movie are still being kept secret.
May. 23, 2024
The Boys spin-off show gets disappointing update as creator reveals there are "lots of hurdles" to make it a reality
The Boys: Mexico might not arrive for quite a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boysshowrunner Eric Kripke has given a slightly disappointing update onupcoming spin-off Mexico– though it’s not all bad. “They are still making the deal with the writer for the pilot,” Kripke toldEntertainment Weekly. “He has an amazing pitch, and we all giggle and think about how fun it would be.
May. 23, 2024
The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann says his next game could "redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming" - but it still doesn't sound like The Last of Us 3
“I’ve been lucky to work on several dream projects and am currently excited about a new one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dogco-president Neil Druckmann says his next project has the potential to “redefine mainstream perceptions of gaming.” Over the past day,Sonyheld a corporate strategy presentation, where itschairman says AI isn’t a replacement for human creativity. In a new interview withSonyto coincide the presentation (viaVGC), Naughty Dog co-president and The Last of Us game director Neil Druckmann spoke about his next personal projects at the studio
May. 23, 2024
The Witcher fans have mixed feelings on first look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt: "No thanks, I'm not watching discount Geralt"
The Witcher season 4 is currently filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher fans aren’t sure how they feel about Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in season 4 of the fantasy showafter Netflix shared the first official look at the recasting. “I don’t have an issue with Liam’s casting and I really hope he nails it. I’m more concerned with his chemistry with the rest of the cast and the writers' decision to condense 3 books into two final seasons,“said one fan.
May. 23, 2024
The Witcher season 4 has another character with a brand-new look and, no, we’re not horsing around
The Witcher is getting a new Roach ‘actor’ in season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First there wasLiam Hemsworth’s Geralt parading off his new lookand, now, another Witcher ‘character’ has a fresh (long) face to get used to. No more horseplay – let’s take a look at the new mane man on The Continent. As per Redanian Intelligence, Geralt’s loyal steed Roach – previously portrayed by horses Zeus and Hector across the past three seasons – will be played by Pinocchio inThe Witcher season 4.
May. 23, 2024
The world’s tallest bodybuilder has been cast as a new villain in Reacher season 3, and fans cannot wait for this showdown
Reacher has met his match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reacher season 3 has found its Paulie and the Prime Video casting directors really understood the assignment on this one. Described in Lee Child’s books as “a very big guy”, sitting six inches taller than Jack Reacher, and significantly broader, fans have long wondered who could play him.
May. 23, 2024
There’s a video-game character in Inside Out 2… and five other things we learned on a visit to Pixar
New characters, rejected emotions, and more… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was a concept that clearly had room to expand – the final minutes of the film dip into other characters’ minds, hinting at the potential to explore – and the film ends on a line that perfectly tees up a sequel. As lead emotion Joy (Amy Poehler) says, “After all, Riley’s 12 now.
May. 23, 2024
This 2024 Hisense mini-LED TV is down to its lowest-ever price for Memorial Day
Enter the summer with new speedy screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something infinitely pleasing about seeing new TVs drop to record low prices, and Memorial Day just slashed a bunch of new Hisense models. Despite being fresh on the scene, you can currently grab up to $500 off one of the display maker’s latest mini-LED QLED panels, complete with a speedy 144Hz refresh rate that’ll satiate your PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
May. 23, 2024
This chonky power bank saves my Steam Deck during long trips, and it’s down to its lowest price for Memorial Day
A massive handheld helping hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As someone who’s always got a Steam Deck within reach, I know too well the perils of leaving the house without a backup power bank. In many ways, roaming with the handheld is a bit like traveling with a kid, as it’ll be happier if you give it a juice box for the journey.
May. 23, 2024
This iconic Witcher 3 sword made it into the RPG's best expansion, all because a modder won a replica of it years before
One dev reveals his unique history with Aerondight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Witcher 3 developer has revealed Aerondight made it into the game’s Blood and Wine expansion as a tribute to when he won the sword itself from CD Projekt. To celebrate The Witcher 3’s powerful new REDkit modelling tool going live on Steam earlier this week, CD Projekt got together to a bunch of its own developers for the video below, which explores how the individuals began as modders before becoming professional developers.
May. 23, 2024
This year's Call of Duty has been officially confirmed as Black Ops 6, a "dark new chapter" in the franchise
The rumors were true When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Activisionhas officially confirmed thatCall of Duty: Black Ops 6is the title of this year’s entry in the series, confirming reports of the name that surfaced over the past 24 hours. In a post on Twitter, Activision said that “a dark new chapter of the Black Ops franchise begins,” before referring to that chapter as “Call of Duty: Black Ops 6.
May. 23, 2024
With the Nintendo Switch 2 looming, dataminers reportedly find code supporting 4k in the Paper Mario remake
The Thousand-Year-Long rumor mill continues to churn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theNintendo Switch 2looming over the horizon, dataminers have supposedly found code that supports 4k resolutions in the Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door remake. “There seems to be code for handling 4k resolutions in the new Paper Mario TTYD remake,” wroteRibSharkalongside a screenshot that reportedly shows the game can handle a variety of resolutions, including 4k, which the current Switch can’t support without overclocking.
May. 23, 2024
Heaping praise on The Witcher 3's vast new modding tool, Cyberpunk 2077 sequel lead says some of the "best devs in CD Projekt are former modders"
REDkit lets players create entire questlines and items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3: REDkit launched earlier this week onSteam, free for anyone who owns The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It’s a supremely powerful and streamlined modding tool straight from CD Projekt itself, letting users tweak quests, cutscenes, animations, items, and more. You can even create your very own original storylines and epic battles.
May. 22, 2024
After 60 years, Ultraman x Avengers brings comic and kaiju icons together for a four-issue run following Spider-Man's disappearance
World collide for a historic superhero crossover in Ultraman x Avengers this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The greatest hero of Japan is about to meet the self-proclaimed Earth’s Mightiest Heroes this summer, as Marvel has announced Ultraman x Avengers, pairing up Marvel’s flagship team with one of the world’s most popular superheroes in any medium. Consisting of four issues, Ultraman x Avengers brings Ultraman together with a team of Avengers including Sam Wilson/Captain America, Captain Marvel, Wasp, Tony Stark, and Miles Morales/Spider-Man.
May. 22, 2024
After a $250 paywall snafu, Escape From Tarkov somehow upsets its community even more with refunds that are actually just coupons
So, it’s not really a refund after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Escape From Tarkov hasn’t had the best of times with its community lately, and it seems to be getting worse with a new refund policy that only offers players in-game credit. Last month, Escape From Tarkov’s developers revealed a brand new PvE mode would be locked behind a $250 edition of the shooter.
May. 22, 2024
After a year of silence, the Street Fighter movie finally gets an update – and it’s good news for fans of the games
The logo is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look at Legendary Pictures' Street Fighter movie has been released. The logo for the upcoming movie was unveiled at the Las Vegas Licensing Expo, and it looks pretty much identical to the games. PerCollider, the new image from the movie shows the logo pulled right from the originalCapcomfighter game pasted on a brick wall.
May. 22, 2024
After playing Star Wars Jedi Survivor, I'm even more excited about the prospect of dual protagonists in Star Wars Outlaws
Opinion | I finally played Star Wars Jedi Survivor, and BD-1 continues to be a personal highlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If it weren’t for BD-1, I’ve often thought thatStar Wars Jedi Fallen Orderwould have been a very lonely experience. The droid companion provides Cal Kestis with company when he’s often facing the dangers of the galaxy alone, acting as a source of comfort amidst the looming threat of the Empire.
May. 22, 2024
After surviving 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes, the last person to play Pokemon on the Nintendo 3DS servers shares one final message: "It's an end of an era"
The Pokemon player known only as Amanda hopes “someday in some form or fashion it returns” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon XY player only known online as Amanda, who was the last trainer to stay online after the 3DS and Wii U server shutdowns, has one final message in memorium. Amanda managed to last an incredible 28 days, 23 hours, and 30 minutes on the Pokemon XY Nintendo Network servers after Nintendo shut them down, and she has a few words to share on the whole situation.
May. 22, 2024
An incredible Pokemon roguelike just lost its creator to Jesus Christ: "I am first and foremost a man seeking to follow God's path"
“My short time alive in this world should be spent serving Jesus Christ rather than feeding my own ambitions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most popular Pokemon romhacks you can play right now meshes the creature catcher with the roguelite genre. WhilePokeRoguerecently hit a significant milestone with the release of fan game’s ending sequence, though, the the project’s creator is stepping away to refocus on faith, family, and their job.
May. 22, 2024
As Helldivers 2's creative director steps down as CEO, he agrees guns are too weak, armor is too boring, and planets are too repetitive
Johan Pilestedt wants to get his hands dirtier in game design again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developerArrowhead Game Studios has a new CEO: Paradox veteran Shams Jorjani is replacing Johan Pilestedt. As Pilestedt becomes fully immersed in his continued position as Helldivers 2’s creative director, he agrees that the game is in need of a shakeup, especially when it comes to armor, weapons, and general variety.
May. 22, 2024
As live service juggernauts struggle with balance, Super Smash Bros director reveals all 86 fighters have almost identical win rates
Pichu is statistically just as powerful as Ganondorf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an era where developers are seemingly struggling to balance all their different weapons, characters, and abilities,Super Smash Bros Ultimate’sdirector has revealed that all 86 fighters have a near-identical win rate. Director Masahiro Sakurai has been sharing game design gold over onYouTubefor two years now, and his latest video delves into the tricky waters of balancing a game, or in other words trying to make all in-game tools as viable as each other.
May. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director refused to sacrifice quality even amid concerns the RPG would be "impossible to finish" and budget was running out: "We were in a lot of trouble"
Larian was eventually forced to change up its development pipelines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofBaldur’s Gate 3says his studio was forced to change its tactics when developers became concerned that it would be “impossible to finish it.” Speaking at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke outlined the processes that developer Larian used to create its smash hit - and the problems they caused.
May. 22, 2024
Best Buy is leading the charge in PS5 deals ahead of Memorial Day - these are the four games I’d actually buy this week
Save on everything from Assassin’s Creed to Avatar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re just under a week away from official Memorial Day sales, but Best Buy is already pulling out all the stops in its PS5 deals game. You’ll find plenty of savings on the shelves right now, but where I usually see bargain bucket titles tacking up most of the day-to-day discounts these aisles are lined with real bargains on some of the latest titles.
May. 22, 2024
Best XDefiant weapons and how to unlock them
We reckon these are the best weapons in XDefiant for your loadouts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Equipping the best XDefiant weapons in your loadouts will give you an advantage on the battlefield with rapid kills that give your opponents minimal time to counter. Obviously, your own personal preference and playstyle are important to consider here - there’s no point running around with the ‘the best’ gun if you don’t like using it or can’t figure it out.
May. 22, 2024
Dark Matter showrunner says star Joel Edgerton came up with *that* big change from the book
Exclusive: Dark Matter creator and showrunner Blake Crouch talks that gutwrenching change from the book and Joel Edgerton’s “lightbulb moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Dark Matter episode 4 spoilers below! Dark Matter creator and showrunner Blake Crouch says it was Joel Edgerton who came up with the show’s biggest change from the book. “He said, ‘I think that Jason shouldn’t just be trying to get back to this perfect world.
May. 22, 2024
Despite sticking to level 1, Elden Ring streamer abuses crit stats to deal 450,000 damage in a single hit
Miséricorde is, of course, the weapon of choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ringplayer has dealt 450,000 damage in one hit despite remaining at level one inFromSoftware’s massive open-world RPG. As first reported byAutomaton Media, Japanese streamerKoori Sodadecided to investigate the highest damage they could inflict on an enemy in a single hit. They decided firstly to focus on an attack that dealt Blood Loss to enemies, since it builds up to generate one huge damage-dealing status effect, and would be perfect for felling a boss.
May. 22, 2024
Destiny 2 patch notes for The Final Shape's abilities and armor changes are so big they would have been one of the biggest posts in Bungie's 33-year history
That’s a lot of ability and armor tweaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s patch notes for The Final Shape’s abilities and armor tuning would have been so huge that, at over 9,000 words, it would have been one of the biggest articlesBungie’s ever published. Thankfully, that means it’s being split up. Bungie announces in the short tweet thread below that it was preparing an article covering all the ability and armor tuning changes coming up in The Final Shape expansion, which launches next month on June 4.
May. 22, 2024
Doctor Who season finale to screen in theaters across the UK this Summer
The two-part finale will hit the big screen in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much critical acclaim for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor, the season finale of Doctor Who is set to screen in cinemas across the UK. The two-part season finale, consisting of the episodes ‘The Legend of Ruby Sunday’ and ‘Empire of Death,’ will screen in theaters on June 21.
May. 22, 2024
Fallout premiere’s "love scene-slash-murder scene" featured a trick stolen from Christopher Nolan
Fallout executive producer Jonathan Nolan reveals the trick he “stole” from brother Christopher Nolan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re going to steal, steal from the best – even if he is your brother. At a recentFalloutFYC Emmys panel, director Christopher Nolan interviewed “baby brother” Jonathan Nolan – executive producer and director on the Prime Video series – about his time on the show and the tricks he swiped from his elder sibling.
May. 22, 2024
Your home can now run at a steady 60fps thanks to Noctua’s latest fans
Is your home as hot as your CPU? Noctua is here to help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you’re shopping for an affordable, low-profile, and quiet CPU cooler, Noctua is probably one of the first names that comes to mind. It certainly was for me when I was building my first gaming PC last year, and the ITX CPU fan the brand sent me has been keeping my 13th Gen i5 processor cool ever since.
May. 22, 2024
First look at Liam Hemsworth taking over from Henry Cavill as Geralt in The Witcher will ease any lingering doubts
The Witcher season 4 has an official first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s officially here, our first proper look at Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcher season 4 as he takes over from Henry Cavill. Wehad seen some blurry set pictures of his new look last week, but now we have a close up of his version of the White Wolf in all his glory.
May. 22, 2024
For the first time in 28 years, Super Mario 64 has been beaten without using the A button – and it only took 86 hours
The jump-less Super Mario 64 A Button Challenge has been active for more than 20 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in recorded history, someone has beaten Super Mario 64 without ever using the A button, a new world record previously thought to be impossible. To fully contextualize just how monumental an achievement this is, let me remind you that the A button in Super Mario 64 is used to jump, making it one of the platformer’s most vital inputs.
May. 22, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director not returning for next MonsterVerse movie
A sequel is happening, but without Adam Wingard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empiredirector Adam Wingard will not be returning for the next MonsterVerse movie. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Wingard, who also helmedGodzilla vs. Kong, won’t be returning thanks to issues surrounding the timing of the sequel – and, since it’s an amicable departure, there remains a chance for Wingard to return to the franchise in the future.
May. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2 director calls out "really s****y" players who issued a "horrifying" number of threats to staff
“That’s something new we have to deal with” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has been one of the standout hits of the year, convincing over 12 million people to roleplay as soldiers in a fictional war that poses the ‘Are we the baddies?’ question at multiple turns. The lofty player count makes a few bad eggs a given, though frustrations over weapon balance and battle passes have only made things worse.
May. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2 director hands off CEO responsibilities to Paradox vet to deepen his "love" for game creation as successor points out "Bethesda has Todd Howard, Kojima Productions has Kojima"
Shams Jorjani is taking over from Johan Pilestedt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s director has stepped down as Arrowhead’s CEO, giving him more time to focus on the shooter itself. AsGamesIndustry.bizreports, Johan Pilestedt is no longer CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, being replaced by Shams Jorjani. Instead, Pilestedt will take on the role of chief creative officer at the developer while maintaining his role as game director of Helldivers 2.
May. 22, 2024
Here's how Nightdive "brought the horror back to System Shock" in its remake of the sci-fi FPS classic
Interview |Game director Stephen Kick “wanted to see Dead Space levels of carnage” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightdive is a studio on a noble mission: sourcing the rights to forgotten retro games, reformatting them to be playable on modern hardware, and bringing them to new and old audiences alike in turn. But for co-founder and director Stephen Kick, this journey started not far from where it’s currently at.
May. 22, 2024
House of the Dragon showrunner teases the "awful depths" of season 2's Red Wedding-esque event
Blood and Cheese is coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon showrunner Ryan Condal teases what’s shaping up to be one of the most brutal moments in Game of Thrones history. “I remember reading it and just thinking wow, ‘George [R.R. Martin] kind of outdid himself in his own George-ness’ in terms of finding the awful depths of certain characters,“Condal told Den of Geek, explaining the season 2 moment known as ‘Blood and Cheese.
May. 22, 2024
How to solve the Hellblade 2 bridge puzzle with three runes
To pass through the ruined settlement in Hellblade 2, you need to solve the bridge puzzle involving three runes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hellblade 2 bridge rune puzzle is another perspective-matching puzzle, but you need to find three separate runes around the ruined settlement. You’ll come across this puzzle in the game’s second chapter, having just left the slaver to investigate a village wrecked by Draugar.
May. 22, 2024
Hugh Jackman explains why he came back as Wolverine in Deadpool 3 – and he committed to it before telling his agent
Hugh Jackman talks his Wolverine return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I was on my way, I was just driving, and literally, just like a bolt of lightning, came this knowing deep in my gut that I wanted to do this film with Ryan [Reynolds],” Jackman toldFandango. “For Deapdool and Wolverine to come back together. I swear to you, When I said I was done, I really thought I was done.
May. 22, 2024
I took a chance on this $17 retro handheld that’s also a power bank, and it’s surprisingly not awful
A perfectly cromulent and cheap console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a bit of a soft spot for janky gaming handhelds, but my latest $17 purchase is far more useful than I’d ever expected. For whatever reason, this oddball device doubles as a power bank, meaning it’ll provide your other expensive portables and phones with juice. For under $20, I can’t think of a reason why I wouldn’t want to play Sonic 2 on my spare charger, and it’s probably going to live in either my glove box or tech bag.
May. 22, 2024
It finally happened: in The Final Shape, Destiny 2 is nerfing the crap out of Well of Radiance, the most overpowered Super in the MMO's history
Is Well of Radiance dead? Maybe not, but it’s a lot worse in The Final Shape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bungiehas unloaded the first salvo ofthe gargantuan Destiny 2: The Final Shape patch notes, focusing on sweeping ability changes coming alongside the expansion’s new Prismatic subclass. Like a lot of Warlock mains, I immediately searchedthe lengthy blog postfor the Well of Radiance changes, which Bungie has hinted at and seemed inevitable after the Super’s prolonged reign of terror.
May. 22, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal takes the stand in tense new trailer for upcoming Apple crime thriller
Presumed Innocent hits Apple TV Plus in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus has unveiled another tense trailer forPresumed Innocent– and the stakes are even higher this time around. In the clip, which can be watched below, Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal) is called into work one morning to learn that his colleague Carolyn Polhemus (Renate Reinsve) has been murdered – and Rusty is the prime suspect.
May. 22, 2024
Kraven the Hunter producer says the upcoming movie was delayed again to Christmas as people will watch it "over and over" - learning the wrong lesson from the infamous Morbius rerelease
The movie has been moved four times so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind Kraven the Hunter has broken their silence on the real reason whySonydecided to push back the movie’s release date from summer to this winter: so that fans can enjoy the movie more over the snowy season. “Kraven moved to Christmas because we’re excited about it, and Christmas is the best release period there is - when you get people with time to go back to the movies over and over again,” said producer Matt Tolmach in an interview withCollider, “That was a real reflection of how the studio felt about the movie.
May. 22, 2024
MTG Modern Horizons 3 pre-orders are already $100 off – that’s 36 Play Boosters for $7 each
Modern, but a little more modestly priced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MTG Modern Horizons 3 Bundle |$94.50$68.95 on AmazonSave $25 -This is a seriously impressive discount on a product that was already pretty good value. For less than $70, you can get 9 Play Boosters, 30 land cards, a life counter, a D20 with the MH3 set logo on it, and a storage box to pop everything away in.
May. 22, 2024
My favorite gaming headset just dropped to a record-low price ahead of Memorial Day
Grab the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless for just $269.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll find the PC / PlayStation model on the shelvesfor just $269.99 (was $349.99)right now, a massive $80 discount. That does mean Xbox players are left in the cold a little (the best you’ll find on the fully compatible model is$309.99 at Walmart). However, if you have a split PC and PS5 setup, you’re getting thebest gaming headseton the market at its lowest price yet here.
May. 22, 2024
My most anticipated Metroidvania gets even cooler with extremely in-depth customization for the killer anime girls exploring 3D Zelda-like dungeons
Abyss X Zero struts its wildly in-depth dress up tools When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My most anticipated Metroidvania just got even more exciting since you can customize the game’s central anime killers. Abyss X Zero is theupcoming 3D Metroidvania that takes inspiration from old-school Legend of Zelda dungeonsand massive Shadow of the Colossus-style bosses that tower over you - and the fact that it comes from the developers behind the excellent Unsighted seals the deal.
May. 22, 2024
Netflix's new #1 show with a great Rotten Tomatoes score breaks a streaming record
The Regency era drama is making waves yet again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s original series Bridgerton has broken a major streaming record with the release of its third season, which is currently sitting at number 1 on the site’s global top 10 series chart. But the impressive part is that only four episodes have been released so far, withBridgerton season 3 part 2scheduled to drop in mid-June, meaning these stats are just for half of a season.
May. 22, 2024
New heist thriller that sounds like Heat meets Sicario lines up a reunion for Marvel stars
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerDeadline, the film already has Hemsworth down to star and produce following on from his scene-stealing performance inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga. Now Bruce Banner star Ruffalo is circling the other role, as a follow-up for his Oscar nomination forPoor Things. Based on a novella by Winslow, the story has familiar vibes for fans of Michael Mann’s Heat and Denis Villeneuve’sSicario.
May. 22, 2024
New Helldivers 2 studio CEO wants to avoid the poison currently destroying the games industry: Publicly traded companies and endless growth
Shams Jorjani isn’t interested in those “shenanigans” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s new and outgoing CEOs both want to avoid Arrowhead’s becoming a publicly traded company, which is currently destroying developers worldwide. Earlier today, May 22,Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt stepped down as CEO of Arrowhead Game Studios, transitioning to a chief creative officer role while maintaining his job at the head of the game itself.
May. 22, 2024
New Witcher report reveals why Liam Hemsworth’s first Geralt moments are a redo of a Henry Cavill scene
Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt arrival in The Witcher is handled in the best possible way after Henry Cavill’s departure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recently,set photosrevealed Liam Hemsworth would be re-enacting a Henry Cavill scene from a previous season inThe Witcher season 4. Now, we have an inkling on why that’s the case – and it’s suitably meta. Redanian Intelligencereports that the redo of Geralt’s beach fight with Vilgefortz inThe Witcher season 3is due to the showdown evolving into legend and being recounted to children a century later.
May. 22, 2024
Over 80 years after comics' greatest love triangle started, Archie will finally choose between Betty and Veronica
Archie once literally died to avoid having to choose between Betty and Veronica When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than 80 years after he first found himself caught between the warring affections of Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, Archie Andrews will finally do the one thing he’s been avoiding so hard it’s become a running gag, and choose between the two greatest gals in Riverdale.
May. 22, 2024
Paul Bettany returns for a surprise Vision Marvel TV show that should answer a big WandaVision cliffhanger
He’s back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Bettany is returning to the MCU for a surprise spin-off that’s all about Vision. Bettany starred as Vision, a ‘synthezoid’ built by the robot villain Ultron, in Avengers: Age of Ultron, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War before reprising the role in the Disney Plus series WandaVision. For a quick refresher: Vision died in Infinity War and was brought back to life twice: first via magic by his romantic partner Wanda Maximoff aka The Scarlet Witch and the second as a real-life, rebuilt version that has no color in his appearance and no memory of Wanda or his past.
May. 22, 2024
Shrek 2 is being remade shot-for-shot by over 800 filmmakers and the trailer is just as weird and wonderful as you'd expect
Shrek 2 Retold is a new shot-by-shot re-imagining of Shrek 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve seen a lot while doing this job:Homelander jorkin’ it,The Walking Dead’s so-bad-it’s-good CGI deer, andHenry Cavill’s gigantic dog, to name but a few. Not many, though, are quite as weird and wonderful as Shrek 2 Retold, something that does exactly what it says on the tin but through the anarchic lens of hundreds of creatives.
May. 22, 2024
The 32 greatest movies that critics hated (and audiences loved)
Critics hate these movies, but audiences can’t get enough of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Professional movie critics and regular moviegoers don’t always see eye to eye. Sometimes, however, the disparity is so wide it feels like critics and audiences live on different planets. That’s evidenced by these movies that critics hated, but audiences actually loved. While the art and craft of professional film criticism is, at least in theory, informed by scholarly expertise (including regular exposure to films made outside Hollywood), regular moviegoers can have a different palette for what defines a “good movie.
May. 22, 2024
The best external capture card there is just got 4K144 support, and it’s going cheap ahead of Memorial Day
AverMedia just improved its best external capture card, and Amazon dropped its price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AverMedia’s latest external capture card is ridiculous. The Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a 4K capture card that already had VRR passthrough up to 144Hz, a convenient design, and a slew of recording features. Since I started using it, it’s helped me produce some of the most breathtaking gameplay captures I’ve ever shot.
May. 22, 2024
The Diablo 4 Season 4 good vibes keep coming as the action RPG hits new heights on Steam
More people are playing the game on Valve’s storefront than ever before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4has had mixed results regarding seasonal content, though the good news is that we’re in the middle of a good one, and to prove it, the action RPG has broken an individual Steam record. While the personal best is lovely to see, it’s worth noting a few things.
May. 22, 2024
The Witcher 3 modders might beat The Witcher Remake devs to the punch, as one mod ports the The Witcher 1's biggest city into the latest game
Vizimia in full REDkit glory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3’s official modding toolkit has been available for less than a day, but that hasn’t stopped players from creating some wild stuff already, including a recreation of the original game’s Vizima, just as the developers intended. For the uninitiated, developerCD Projekt Redreleased the REDkit modding tools for The Witcher 3 earlier today, with the aim of giving modders as much power as possible.
May. 22, 2024
This Avengers: Infinity War goof makes one of the saddest MCU moments ever a lot less of a tearjerker
Mr. Stark, we don’t feel so good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnAvengers: Infinity Wargoof has been discovered all these years after the film released – and it’s going to change the way you watch one of its most dramatic moments. You’ll probably remember that, at the end of the film, one half of the universe is wiped out by Thanos.
May. 22, 2024
Valve's rumored Overwatch rival has 19 playable heroes, Bioshock Infinite-esque rails, and Dota-style lanes in allegedly leaked footage
Deadlock is the supposed name for the hero shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rumors of a newValvegame are always swirling around the internet, but alleged leaked footage has now bolstered whispers about an ‘Overwatch meets Team Fortress 2’ shooter that could be on the way. Deadlock is the supposed name of Valve’s upcoming third-person hero shooter, previously known as Neon Prime in a trademark filed two years ago.
May. 22, 2024
XDefiant crossplay settings and how to turn it off if you don't want it
XDefiant is a cross platform game by default but it can be disabled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. XDefiant has crossplay enabled, with a loading screen stating it’s ‘a cross-platform game’. PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X all coexist and play together if you don’t change anything, so if that’s what you wanted to hear, great. However, if youdon’twant cross platform or crossplay in XDefiant then you can turn it all off.
May. 22, 2024
XDefiant error codes and server status
There are multiple XDefiant error codes and sever issues, here’s what’s going on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. XDefiant error codes like Tango, Foxtrot, Delta, Mike and Bravo are all tied to various server issues. While services have improved since launch there are still ‘unplanned issues’ across PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X according to the XDefiant service status page, and intermittent ‘degradation of online services’ issues.
May. 22, 2024
Years before Palworld became the biggest survival game in the world, its CEO loaned out part of the studio's office for poker chip storage
Play your cards right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The offices that house Pocket Pair, the studio behind the world’s biggest survival craft creature collectathonPalworld, were once partially used as poker chip storage. Pocket Pair CEO Takuro Mizobe took to social media to announce he’d be holding a talk at his former university, Tokyo Institute of Technology, before sharing a random anecdote about his studio’s early years.
May. 22, 2024
Yes Anya Taylor-Joy only has 30 lines in Mad Max prequel Furiosa, but that's for the best
Continuing a long action movie tradition, Furiosa’s minimal dialogue makes her a character you’ll never forget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While she has delivered many adored lines in her successful career, Anya Taylor-Joy has less to say for her new film,Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Her role reportedly includesjust 30 lines of dialogue, meaning she would go months on set without speaking on camera.
May. 22, 2024
First epic fight clip from new Star Wars TV show is giving us serious Rogue One vibes
Amandla Stenberg faces off against Lee Jung-jae When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new clip from The Acolyte featuring an epic fight scene has been released – and it’s giving us some seriesRogue Onevibes. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Mae (Amandla Stenberg), a former Padawan turned dangerous warrior, faces off against Sol (Lee Jung-jae), a respected Jedi Master – and no lightsabers or weapons are used.
May. 21, 2024
X-Men '97 is so popular that Marvel is ramping up development on its X-Men movie with Hunger Games screenwriter
Marvel Studios has reportedly hired the Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes screenwriter to pen its X-Men movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And Marvel is specifically tying the accelerated movement on the long awaited film to the popularity of X-Men ‘97, according toDeadlinewho initially broke the news. X-Men ‘97 wowed criticsand fans alike by threading the needle of appealing to adults who grew up with the original series as well as new fans who are just getting into the X-Men by tackling some serious topics with philosophical care and eye-popping animated action.
May. 21, 2024
A first look at Lord of the Rings star’s new adventure-comedy is here – and fans are all saying the same thing
Maybe Viggo Mortensen should play Frodo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Bookworm, an upcoming adventure-comedy starring Elijah Wood, has arrived – and Lord of the Rings fans are all saying the same thing about his character’s appearance. Per the official synopsis, “11-year-old Mildred’s world is turned upside-down when her estranged father, the washed-up magician Strawn Wise comes to look after her and agrees to take her camping to find a mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.
May. 21, 2024
After 12 years, Stardew Valley creator still thinks he could "keep working on the game forever," but "at some point you have to move on"
Haunted Chocolatier first, more big Stardew Valley updates second When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the hotly anticipated release ofStardew Valley’s recent 1.6 update, the indie gem’s creator reveals that more new content could be in store. It’s been a couple of months since Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone launched Stardew Valley patch 1.6. While I’ve spent my time enjoying the azure fields and tending to the adorable raccoon family’s quests in 1.
May. 21, 2024
After nearly 15 years, League of Legends finally gets the anti-cheat boost that might help solve its massive botting problem
Riot’s turning to full-scale hardware bans for the first time ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than a decade after it launched, League of Legends has finally initiated a strict anti-cheat tool that the community has been asking for for years - full hardware bans. Yesterday, Phillip Koskinas, head of anti-cheat at LoL and Valorant developer Riot Games, showed off a graph outlining League of Legends bans, showing a substantial uptick in punishments meted out since the start of the month.
May. 21, 2024
Amid reports of XDefiant server issues, Ubisoft acknowledges "some players are unable to join a game" and says "we are seeing progress"
Can’t catch an XDefiant match? You aren’t alone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new free-to-play FPS XDefiant is struggling with server stability on launch day, andUbisoftsays it’s “making progress” on the issue. “We’re aware that some players are unable to join a game- please bear with us while we look into servers and matchmaking!” readsa tweetsent Tuesday from the official XDefiant Twitter account.
May. 21, 2024
Anora review: "Another hugely enjoyable ride from Sean Baker"
Funny, sharp, involving and featuring high-decibel performances, this is another hugely enjoyable ride from Sean Baker. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Anora had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… Writer/director Sean Baker (The Florida Project, Red Rocket) takes another walk on the wild side with this no-holds-barred comedy-drama.
May. 21, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows marks another first for Ubisoft's stealth-turned-RPG series: It actually revealed both of its protagonists at once
Previous Assassin’s Creed games have tended to only reveal the male protagonist at first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsis the first in the dual-protagonist vein ofUbisoft’s series to actually show both its protagonists in its debut trailer. Last week,Assassin’s Creed Shadows was finally unveiled with a trailer that showed off its dual protagonists- famed Samurai Yasuke, and stealthy Shinobi Naoe.
May. 21, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs had to overcome "incredible pressure" when starting its "very ambitious" new RPG: "If we can't follow our gut," then "it's going to be a disaster"
“We have to focus on making something that we want to play” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke admits the team felt “incredible pressure” to match the success ofBaldur’s Gate 3on its next RPG at one point, though thankfully “we’re past that phase now.” Speaking to GamesRadar+ following his keynote at the Digital Dragons conference, Vincke touches on the weight of success and how they’ve already managed to move past it so that they may continue to work on new RPGs unencumbered.
May. 21, 2024
BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro review: "A great product but I just don’t know who would buy it"
The BenQ ideaCam S1 Pro is a great webcam with experimental features that are unmatched by the competition. A Macro Lens means it could be a great choice for a very specific set of content creators, but we aren’t sure exactly who. The versatile stand and ability to switch to handheld mode is a standout too, but it’s a shame there’s so much reliance on proprietary software here. Unmatched Macro Performance
May. 21, 2024
Bill Skarsgård has a sword for some reason in new look at controversial The Crow reboot
The film hits theaters in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate has released a new look at The Crow, starring Bill Skarsgård as the titular hero. Aside from the classic makeup, both the trailer and images we’ve seen thus far look nothing like theoriginal 1994 movie starring Brandon Leeor the 1989 comic by James O’Barr (though I, a mega fan of both, am still excited regardless).
May. 21, 2024
BioWare veterans' new hard sci-fi space RPG just teased a story that sounds way scarier than anything in Mass Effect
Exodus just introduced an alien that even its big bad is afraid of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the spacefaring new RPG from a studio ofBioWareveterans, has been gently drip-feeding players information about its universe for a while now, but its latest drop is the furthest it’s strayed from its Mass Effect-shaped roots so far. In the far future, an ailing humanity took to the stars to discover relics left behind by an ancient civilization, the Celestials.
May. 21, 2024
Deadpool 3’s latest trailer has a hidden Easter egg which dismantles the MCU in 30 seconds
“This is CINEMA” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As well as the newDeadpool 3trailerfeaturing a small amount of new footage, it includes a hidden Easter egg that you probably missed. Some eagle-eyed Marvel fans spotted a QR code in the new clip which takes viewers to a video of Ryan Reynolds reading out an intriguing disclaimer. In it, he makes a quip about the sequel being “paper thin” and mocks the formula of MCU movies to date in the most Wade Wilson way possible.
May. 21, 2024
Dev of open-world RPG hiding a whole base builder is "impressed" by games like Factorio and Satisfactory, but says Arknights: Endfield "will be quite different"
Interview | Arknights: Endfield feels like a true base builder RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The technical test for Arknights: Endfield, an upcoming spinoff of massively popular tower defense gacha game Arknights,caught me off guard. It’s an open-world RPG with tactical action combat that felt snappy on PC (it’s also coming to PS5and mobile), but this is not the part that tripped me up.
May. 21, 2024
Everything we know about MTG Modern Horizons 3
What’s on the horizon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Part of what keeps MTG one of thebest card gamesis its strong competitive scene and the balancing of its formats is a vital element of that. Straight-to-Modern sets like Modern Horizons 3 are created with the aim of introducing powerful, versatile cards to Modern without disrupting the Standard metagame.
May. 21, 2024
Fallout 4 Best of Three walkthrough
How to complete Best of Three in Fallout 4 and get the Tesla cannon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 4 Best of Three quest sees you tracking down dead Gunners and gets you an incredibly OP - but fun - Tesla Cannon. However, it’ll take you into the Glowing Sea area, and some of the highest level regions of the game, so it’s not a task to blunder into unprepared.
May. 21, 2024
First look at Game of Thrones star in a much-loved drama's third season
Kit Harington gets suited and booted for Industry Season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC andHBOhave released a bunch of first look images at season 3 of popular business drama Industry, welcoming back season lead Harry Lawtey and introducing series newcomer Kit Harington. In one of the images (shown above), we can see Lawty sitting next to theGame of Thronesstar in what looks to be the back of a red-lined vintage limo, both dressed in the series’ usual business wear dress code.
May. 21, 2024
Forget the i9, this CPU is under $300 and I use it for 4K gaming, streaming, and video editing
You don’t need to overspend on an i7 or i9 CPU, and this i5-13600K deal will help me explain why. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you don’t know what desktop processor to upgrade to at the moment, I can’t blame you. It’s a great thing to be spoiled for choice, and with multiple Intel CPU generations all using the same LGA motherboard socket, you’ve got loads of DDR5 processors to shop for.
May. 21, 2024
Furiosa star Tom Burke thinks Praetorian Jack should get his own Mad Max Saga
Exclusive: Tom Burke details his new character’s extensive backstory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As played by British actor Tom Burke, who adopts an impressively convincing Antipodean accent for the role, Jack is the Immortan Joe’s main War Rig driver, and an ally to Furiosa in her quest for vengeance against Chris Hemsworth’s despotic warlord Dementus. Unlike Furiosa, Jack’s past is kept a mystery on screen.
May. 21, 2024
GTA 6 publisher CEO says he wants to "vastly over-deliver" on price and offer "more value than what we charge"
GTA 6’s publisher was the first to charge $70 for new games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6’s publisher is focused on over-delivering content compared to the game’s price tag, and wants to make sure any price tag is “good news” for players. As first reported byGameSpot, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick was recently asked on anearnings callfor his thoughts on pricing for the publisher’s entire catalog, as well as the GTA franchise in particular.
May. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 is slowing down the release of new patches "to maintain the quality standard we want and you deserve"
“ATM we feel a slightly lower cadence overall will benefit both us, you and the game.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead has strongly suggested it’ll start slowing down the release of new patches to maintain quality. This comes from the officialHelldivers Discordchannel, in which community manager Twinbeard was asked when the latest patch will drop. “When it’s done,” Twinbeard replied.
May. 21, 2024
House of the Dragon star says we should "expect the very worst possible" as season 2 will include one of Game of Thrones' most brutal moments
Prepare for Blood and Cheese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2star Olivia Cooke, who plays Alicent in the fantasy show, is warning everyone to prepare for one ofGame of Thrones' most brutal moments. “God!” Cooke toldEntertainment Weekly. “I’d just say, it is Game of Thrones, expect the worst. Expect the very worst possible, and then double it.
May. 21, 2024
How long is Senua's Saga Hellblade 2?
You can easily get through Hellblade 2 in a weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how long it takes to beat Hellblade 2, you should expect Senua’s latest journey to take you 8 hours or less. Consisting of only six chapters that last roughly an hour or a little more, it’s a short game then – I played the whole thing in two days.
May. 21, 2024
How to beat Diablo 4 Pinch of Poison for an Elixir recipe
The Pinch of Poison side quest in Diablo 4 unlocks the Elixir of Antivenin recipe, boosting Max Life and Poison Resist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Pinch of Poison side quest is more than just a quick distraction, as the reward for completing it will assist your future adventures significantly. With the single easy objective ticked off, you’ll receive the recipe for the Elixir of Antivenin which can then be crafted and applied to grant considerably Poison Resistance inDiablo 4– a particularly useful boost in areas that put you into contact with toxic bile or when dealing with poisonous monsters.
May. 21, 2024
How to complete the Diablo 4 Shifting City dungeon
To access the Shifting City dungeon in Diablo 4, you need to clear The Ruins of Qara-Yisu stronghold in Dry Steppes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Shifting City dungeon is an important location within Sanctuary, but it can be difficult to track down as it won’t appear on your world map until you’ve taken the necessary steps to unlock it.
May. 21, 2024
How to solve the first Hellblade 2 rune puzzle and clear the barrier
A rock gap blocked by a rune is the first perspective puzzle in Hellblade 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first puzzle in Hellblade 2 sees you lining up a rune symbol to remove a barrier blocking your path. It’s simple, technically, but the game doesn’t explain any mechanics, so it can be tricky to know what to do.
May. 21, 2024
Is Hellblade 2 on PS5?
Could Hellblade come to PS5 like other Xbox games? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can’t play Hellblade 2 on PS5, but it’s not impossible for the game to eventually come to other platforms, based on some recent moves from Xbox. The game from Xbox-owned studio Ninja Theory carries on the story of Senua’s Sacrifice, which launched on PS4 and saw the titular protagonist attempt to reclaim the soul of her dead husband.
May. 21, 2024
Immediately after releasing my new all-time favorite strategy RPG, Japanese juggernaut Vanillaware is hiring for a new action RPG
Music to my ears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After falling in love with March strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord, it’s music to my ears to see developer Vanillaware already hiring for a new fantasy RPG, this time of the action variety. AsGematsunoted, the studio’s official Twitter account recently put out a call for programmers, 2D animators, and background designers to help with “a new fantasy action RPG” that’s seemingly been in the works since at least last year.
May. 21, 2024
In some of 2024's best patch notes, Manor Lords dev rescues players from sheep that were "breeding exponentially" and taking over villages
The city builder’s sheep spawning rate has been capped at one new calf per 10 days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords developer Slavic Magic has come to the rescue of players overburdened by sheep. For some context,Manor Lords players have been crying for help after unwittingly spawning out-of-controlarmiesof sheepdue to the fact that the game’s breeding mechanic increases exponentially.
May. 21, 2024
I thought I couldn't be any more excited for my most anticipated strategy game, and then the tank showed up
In the battle of Tank vs Castle, Tank wins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingmakers introduced itself to the world in February with a trailer that initially obscured its true nature. After an opening 23 seconds that look like a quintessential medieval strategy game - think something like Mount & Blade with a touch of Age of Empires - it gave way to some DeLorean-style time-travel and a lone ranger carving through a medieval army with a rifle.
May. 21, 2024
Just 3 known players remain in the Nintendo Network servers as beloved JRPG Xenoblade Chronicles X, "known to have the worst netcode on the Wii U," loses its last
Thankfully, they cleared the online-exclusive challenges beforehand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With controllers clenched and routers reinforced, a few determined players have been fighting to stay connected to the recently deprecated Nintendo Network servers for 3DS and Wii U. As of today, May 21, the number of known players logged in has dropped from four to three, as the last known Xenoblade Chronicles X representative has finally disconnected.
May. 21, 2024
Kingdom Hearts hopeful held off buying the RPGs on Epic for 3 years - only to cave 5 days before the Steam version was announced
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Kingdom Hearts fan held out purchasing the RPG series on theEpic GamesStore for three years, only to cave five days before they came to Steam. If only they’d waited just five days more. Earlier today, on May 21, Square Enix revealed the Kingdom Hearts series would be making its grand debut on Steam next month on June 13, which is just over three weeks away at this point.
May. 21, 2024
Legendary indie dev behind hit roguelike Spelunky says we might get a third game, but it'll be "pretty different"
The new sequel is a “big if” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost four years of lovingly replaying Spelunky 2, independent developer Mossmouth says that fans may finally see a third roguelike gem come to fruition one day. But what would that structure look like? Yu delves further into a potential third Spelunky, detailing how its “basic paradigm would need to be changed in some way.
May. 21, 2024
Lego Kapp'n's Island Boat Tour review: "Absolutely blasted with personality"
Lego Kapp’n’s Island Boat Tour sits somewhere in the middle when it comes to Animal Crossing kits; it’s not necessarily the best of the bunch, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad by any means. We’d just be more likely to recommend bigger or smaller sets before this one. Lovely customization options Little touches give so much personality Reasonably priced Feels very middle-of-the-road, in all senses Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 21, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan worked as a second unit director on his daughter’s debut horror movie
Exclusive: The Watched director Ishana Night Shyamalan reveals her biggest inspirations and what it was like working with her dad on her upcoming debut horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Ishana Night Shyamalan’s debut horror movie The Watched nears release, the filmmaker says that she was inspired by growing up on her father’s sets, and reveals he even shot some second unit footage for her new film.
May. 21, 2024
Mad Max creator George Miller "often thinks" about what happens to Furiosa after Fury Road
Exclusive: George Miller on whether he considers Furiosa’s journey complete following the latest instalment in the Mad Max Saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now the Wasteland Warrior has taken the wheel for her own Mad Max Saga.Furiosasees Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne step into Charlize Theron’s skull-crusher boots, chronicling some 16 years in the character’s traumatic life, from her abduction at the age of 10 to her ascent through the ranks of the Immortan Joe’s army.
May. 21, 2024
Marvel's Overwatch clone isn't even out yet, but Doctor Strange players are already cheesing their way to an easy victory
Are they playing Marvel Rivals or Portal 3? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals' closed alpha players are already finding ways to exploit the hero shooter with Doctor Strange’s powerful portal loop ability. While Marvel and NetEase Games' Overwatch-esque FPS title isn’t quite here just yet, fans have already been traversing its alpha build for over a week now.
May. 21, 2024
Meet the new Ultimate She-Hulk, Ultimate Sinister Six, and more in Marvel's August Ultimate Universe solicitations
Marvel lays out its August solicitations for Ultimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Black Panther, Ultimate X-Men, and Ultimates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe is rapidly filling out the ranks of its new versions of classic Marvel characters, and with the release of advance solicitations for August’s Ultimate Universe titles, several more prominent heroes and villains are popping up.
May. 21, 2024
Nintendo snaps up Hogwarts Legacy and Mortal Kombat 1 Switch studio to aid "porting and developing," just in time for the Switch 2's full reveal
The House of Mario expands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As talk of Nintendo’s Switch successor ramps up, the House of Mario has snapped up the studio that portedHogwarts Legacyand Mortal Kombat 1 to its beloved hybrid gaming platform. As revealed onNintendo’s investor relations website, the company announced it had entered into an agreement with Embracer Group to acquire the outstanding shares of Shiver Entertainment, which has worked on Switch ports for Hogwarts Legacy, Mortal Kombat 1, and more.
May. 21, 2024
Now that Madame Web has hit Netflix, people are loving it and the memes are incredible
She was in the Amazon… researching spiders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just weeks afterSony’sMadame Webhit Netflix, it has flown up the streamer’s charts, becoming very popular with viewers, despite its negative reception upon release. The movie follows New York City paramedicCassandra Webb(Dakota Johnson) who starts to experience clairvoyant powers that connect her with three young women (Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced).
May. 21, 2024
One Gremlins scene was so divisive, the studio asked theater projectionists to cut it during screenings
Exclusive | Director Joe Dante reveals just how concerned people were about the scene where Kate explains why she hates Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thestory of the making of1984’sGremlinsis as fascinating at the film itself, as the team behind it broke all the rules to make a classic still very much beloved today. One particular scene was a point of contention - the moment where Kate (Phoebe Cates) tells Billy (Zack Galligan) a tragic story about why she hates Christmas, which is linked to the death of her father.
May. 21, 2024
Pirates of the Caribbean producer confirms two new movies are in development – including the Margot Robbie film
Jerry Bruckheimer gives an update on Pirates of the Caribbean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The future of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise just got a little bit clearer – producer Jerry Bruckheimer has offered an exciting update that not one but two new movies are in development. Bruckheimer, though, said in the same year that the project was still on: “It’s alive for me.
May. 21, 2024
Revenge-fueled MMO fiend wins race to max level in WoW Classic Cataclysm in just 3 hours to right a near-2-year-old wrong, despite Blizzard nerfing them twice
Hotfixes couldn’t get in LMGD’s way this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft fan has overcome two Blizzard hotfixes to not only hit WoW Classic Cataclysm’s max level before anyone else in just three hours, but to secure revenge against a rival who beat them in the same leveling race back in Wrath of the Lich King Classic.
May. 21, 2024
Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm review: an Olympic mount for monstrous screens
The Secretlab Heavy Duty Monitor Arm can lift even the chonkiest displays out there, and its design puts most traditional VESA mounts to shame. Its price will prevent it from reaching many gaming desks, but if you’ve got a Magnus Pro and a hefty screen, picking this arm up could solve your surface space woes. Incredibly sturdy Smooth moves Easy to assemble Clever cable management Comes with a premium price tag
May. 21, 2024
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 review: "Nothing short of video game sorcery"
Haunting, confrontational, and deeply cathartic all at once, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a stunning feat of video game art. Ninja Theory doesn’t tiptoe around its heavy themes but welcomes them with well-honed empathy, tempered by an even keener creative edge this time around to deliver an unforgettable narrative adventure experience that’s hard to watch, yet harder to turn away from. Photorealistic graphics and binaural sound design creates visceral immersion
May. 21, 2024
The first look at a new Star Wars show has arrived in an unexpected way
The first look at Skeleton Crew is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at the new Star Wars show Skeleton Crew has arrived in a way we weren’t expecting. Thanks to some new merchandise, we’ve got a good look at the young cast: Skeleton Crew is set to be an Amblin-esque adventure through the galaxy with some kids as our central characters, and Jude Law co-starring.
May. 21, 2024
The new Elden Ring DLC story trailer is peak FromSoftware: 3 minutes of messed-up war lore beamed straight into your eyeballs
Shadow of the Erdtree’s latest story trailer doesn’t disappoint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newElden Ring DLCstory trailer has arrived, and it’s theFromSoftwarespecial from start to finish: epic music, a despondent narrator, and grim lore beamed straight into your eyeballs with little to no explanation. The three-minute trailer seems to chronicle the historic war waged by new antagonist Messmer, as well as the response from Miquella, a central character in the DLC who was more of a background figure in the main game.
May. 21, 2024
The Rock looks unrecognizable in first look at new sports drama from Uncut Gems director
The Smashing Machine stars Dwayne Johnson as Mark Kerr When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24has unveiled the first look at Benny Safdie’s The Smashing Machine, which stars an unrecognizable Dwayne Johnson. The cast includes Emily Blunt as Dawn Staples, Lyndsy Gavin as Elizabeth Coleman, Oleksandr USyk as former mixed martial artist Igor Vovchanchyn, and Ryan Bader as Kerr’s coach Mark Coleman.
May. 21, 2024
The Shrouds review: "A dry, disappointing effort from David Cronenberg"
A dry, disappointing Cronenberg effort, one whose overly cerebral nature never truly translates into anything exciting or relevant. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Shrouds had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review. Vincent Cassel takes the lead as Karsh, a man still processing the loss of his beloved wife Becca (Diane Kruger), who was taken by breast cancer.
May. 21, 2024
The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 studio dev thinks "it only makes sense" for CD Projekt Red to make a new IP that comes "straight from us"
Project Hadar is CD Projekt’s new IP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A CD Projekt developer onCyberpunk 2077and now Project Hadar has said it “makes sense” for the developer to focus on a new IP. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to Maria Mazur at Digital Dragons in Poland, and asked the former quest designer on Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty expansion about working on the new IP.
May. 21, 2024
This upcoming "thirst-person shooter" takes inspiration "from a wide range of reality shows" like Terrace House, The Real World, and Love Island
Interview | Exploring The Crush House’s inspirations, setting, and concept with game director Nicole He When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As soon as I clapped eyes on The Crush House, I couldn’t add it to my wishlist fast enough. The colorful upcoming sim that developer Nerial describes as a “thirst-person shooter” sees you take on the challenge of trying to run the “hottest” reality TV show as a producer.
May. 21, 2024
Wade Wilson himself stumbles through Deadpool 3's official synopsis, promising Marvel's "most significant mistake to date"
Deadpool & Wolverine gets an official synopsis… kinda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3has beengetting meta with its marketing since it was first announced, but the latest update seems to be the most Wade Wilson-coded yet. Marvel has released an official synopsis for the movie, which seems like it’s been written by the Merc with the Mouth himself.
May. 21, 2024
With 30 million people signed up already, imminent open-world RPG Wuthering Waves is another Chinese action darling to watch
And it’s out tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of launch tomorrow, action-RPG Wuthering Waves has amassed a staggering 30 million pre-registrations around the world across mobile and PC platforms. Wuthering Waves, if you don’t already know about it, is another sublime-looking open-world action RPG from a Chinese developer, and it’s right around the corner with a May 22 launch in sight.
May. 21, 2024
Wolverine takes on Deadpool, dinosaurs, and more in his new red band comic from superstar creators Jonathan Hickman and Greg Capullo
Celebrate 50 years of Wolverine with Hickman and Capullo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As suspected, fan favorite artist Greg Capullo is indeed jumping back intoMarvel Comicsinteriors with a Wolverine story written by none other than superstar writer Jonathan Hickman which celebrates Wolverine’s 50th anniversary. And what’s more, the five-issue limited series, titled Wolverine: Revenge, will also release with a special red band edition (a la Marvel’scurrent Blood Hunt limited series) with extra pages that add additional “elevated violence” - meaning readers will get to see Wolverine really cut loose.
May. 21, 2024
8 Hellblade 2 tips to help you get through Senua's saga
These tips for Hellblade 2 will help you get to grips with the game since it tells you nothing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With these Hellblade 2 tips in mind, you’ll have a much better time in combat and exploring as you progress through Senua’s Iceland ordeal. Aside from showing you the controls at the start of the game and in the pause menu,Hellblade 2offers next to no hints or help to players at all – no HUD, no button prompts, no tutorials.
May. 20, 2024
"Superman is my number one": My Adventures with Superman showrunner opens up about her love of the Man of Steel and writing Superman's new comic
Interview | My Adventures with Superman showrunner Josie Campbell talks about the comic that bridges the gap between seasons one and two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Adventures with Supermanis about to enter its second season streaming on Max and airing on Cartoon Network’s Toonami, and to bridge the gap with the first season, DC is publishing atie-in comicwritten by the showrunner of the animated series, Josie Campbell, with art by Pedro Collar and colorist Nick Filardi, as seen below.
May. 20, 2024
25 years later, Star Wars has released the original teaser trailer for The Phantom Menace, and we've got goosebumps
Let the nostalgia flow through you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was a formative cinema experience for many –including one of our Jar Jar Binks-obsessed writers. If that’s the case for you, then get ready for a fresh wave of nostalgia: over 25 years after its release, the original teaser trailer has been re-surfaced by the official Star Wars Twitter account.
May. 20, 2024
A tiny new bit of footage has landed for Deadpool 3 and it's just as NSFW as we'd hoped
Deadpool & Wolverine is out soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new scrap of footage has debuted forDeadpool 3, and even though it’s not much, we’re even more excited to see the threequel now. To mark tickets going on sale for screenings later in July, Ryan Reynolds shared a new trailer for Wade Wilson’s MCU debut. Most of the clip covers moments we’ve seenbefore in the trailers for Deadpool & Wolverine, including the mutants' iconic entrance at the beginning.
May. 20, 2024
Alien: Romulus director had an extensive call with James Cameron to go over granular details, right down to the ship’s engine sizes
Exclusive: Total Film gets a new look at Alien: Romulus, as director Fede Álvarez tells us about staying true to the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest entry into the Alien franchise,Alien: Romulus, is set tantalizingly between Ridley Scott’s seminal ’79 original and James Cameron’s superlative sequel. And, in an exclusive new look at the film, director Fede Álvarez tells us it’s “an amalgamation of Alien and Aliens on many levels”.
May. 20, 2024
Bad Boys 4 directors say the surprise action-comedy sequel was inspired by video games
Exclusive: Directing duo Adil and Bilall talk Bad Boys: Ride or Die When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad Boys: Ride or Die directors Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah say the latest film in the epic action franchise draws inspiration from a pretty surprising place. “This one’s much more of a comedy,” El Arbi tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday May 23, which features Twisters on the cover.
May. 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 developer is gearing up for its "two very ambitious RPGs" by opening a 7th studio on the Witcher devs' territory
Larian heads to Warsaw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian has opened a brand new studio, as it’s working on two new “very ambitious” RPGs. Earlier today, May 20, Larian announced it has opened up a brand new studio in Poland, called ‘Larian Studios Warsaw.’ Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke said in a press release that the new Polish studio is a chance to recruit a lot of outstanding talent, that he saw for himself last year when visiting Poland for the Game Industry Conference.
May. 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director bragged it could be the "RPG of the decade" during development - then immediately regretted it
Larian ran into a “sh*tload of trouble” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s director has reflected on the game’s early development process, and why he regretted saying it could be the RPG of the decade. At a presentation at Digital Dragons in Poland, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke revealed to attendees how the RPG looked in the early stages of development.
May. 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director isn't giving advice to whoever makes Baldur's Gate 4, but he did have one thing to say: "They have to do their own thing"
Swen Vincke doesn’t want to “poison the well” for the next developer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s director isn’t giving the development team for the next game in the RPG series any advice - he says “they have to do their own thing” instead. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland, and asked the game director and Larian studio head if he had any advice for the team making Baldur’s Gate 4.
May. 20, 2024
Daisy Ridley absolutely wants John Boyega back in her Star Wars film: "It feels like we should"
Could Finn return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley has reiterated how keen she is for John Boyega’s Finn to return in her upcoming Star Wars movie. The Rey star shared her hopes,after previously sharing her support for her co-star. Ridley “played coy” toThe Hollywood Reporterwhen she was quizzed on if Finn could return for the upcoming film.
May. 20, 2024
Death Stranding 2's filming and recording is complete, but now it's entering an "adjustment phase" that'll last for over a year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2’s filming and recording is now complete, but the sequel is now in an “adjustment phase” that will take about a year to complete. As reported byFamitsu(and translated byAutomaton Media),Hideo Kojimarecently appeared on a radio broadcast, where he addressed Death Stranding 2’s ongoing development. The game director revealed that Kojima Productions has finished filming and recording with Death Stranding 2’s cast, although it’s unclear if this is the English or Japanese cast.
May. 20, 2024
Doctor Who season 1, episode 4 review: "A horror tour de force that will stay with you for years to come"
‘73 Yards’ continues Doctor Who’s streak of stellar episodes with an unsettling, Doctor-less horror story that will stay with you long after the iconic credits music kicks in Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Doctor-less episodes of Doctor Who are nothing new. ‘Blink’, most famously, took the safety net of David Tennant’s Tenth Doctor away for an unnerving encounter with the now-iconic Weeping Angels.
May. 20, 2024
Elden Ring player wins $1,000 bet with her husband by beating the RPG after nearly 50 hours of grinding: "It was extremely painful ... I don't play games often"
The newly crowned Elden Lord says she rage quit “pretty much every day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Elden Lord has ascended the throne in Elden Ring’s Lands Between, and thanks to a bet with her husband, she’s $1,000 richer. Last week, Reddit user Jamersaurinformed the Elden Ring Reddit communitythat he’d bet his wife $1,000 she couldn’t beat Elden Ring.
May. 20, 2024
Elder Scrolls Online lead says "we're the most prolific AAA game studio" after making an MMO that's "the equivalent of more than 10 single-player games"
“They all have a certain level of quality that’s just not found anywhere else” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elder Scrolls Online narrative director Bill Slavicsek reckons ZeniMax Online is the most prolific AAA game studio ever after 10 years of updates he reckons are equivalent to 10 single-player games. I recently caught up with Slavicsek amid ESO’s 10th anniversary festivities, and he explained how, right from the beginning of ESO’s development, ZeniMax Online was essentially creating creating single-player stories packaged in an MMORPG.
May. 20, 2024
X-Men '97 season 2 gets a major update, but Marvel streaming boss is asking people to be patient
It might be a while until we see X-Men ‘97 season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97has just wrapped up onDisneyPlus, but another season is in the works – though it might take a little while. “It’s still an animatic phase. Animation takes so long to make as I’m sure you know. There was a great bit about this in Invincible season 2,” Marvel streaming boss Brad Winderbaum explained toComicBook.
May. 20, 2024
Goodbye over-encumbrance! The best thing about Starfield's May update is greatly increasing my carry capacity
Now Playing | I’m no longer trying to juggle the weight of worlds on my shoulders in Starfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After news of aStarfieldMayupdate landed earlier this month, I finally felt likegiving Bethesda’s latest RPG another go. Since my major hang-up about the experience appeared to be directly addressed by the substantial patch, I’d hoped the Starfield map improvements would finally let me get lost in my own space-shaped fantasy.
May. 20, 2024
GTA 6 publisher says "perfection is hard to measure," but Rockstar is trying to create "an experience that no one has seen before"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked about Rockstar’s internal development timeline, Zelnick pointed to the “number of bugs in a title” as being a good indicator of how far along in development a game is. “For example every one of us will make sure we have as few bugs in a title as possible before we launch,” he added.
May. 20, 2024
Hades 2 director challenges roguelike convention: "If you don't finish the run, it doesn't mean that you failed"
Progress is meaningful “even if you don’t reach the final boss” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHades 2team hopes that its roguelike sequel offers “more opportunities to set your own goals” as you play. Supergiant Games creative director and Hades 2 head Greg Kasavin says that the indie studio looked to how the community played through its original roguelike for inspiration on how to design the more recently released sequel.
May. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs need "more time" to sort out the shooter's divisive weapon balancing: "We're cooking"
Arrowhead is taking its time, and so it should When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead needs “more time” to get an upcoming weapon balance patch right, but fret not, the team is “cooking.” A user in the Helldivers 2 Discord recently asked an Arrowhead community manager whether they had a timetable for a new weapon balance patch launching, as seen in the screenshot below.
May. 20, 2024
Is the Elite Series 2 controller still worth it in 2024?
Xbox hardware sales are lagging behind, isn’t it about time we heard about a new Elite Series controller? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The controller market is in a great place right now. There are so many brilliant gamepads worth buying out there and, arguably, Xbox is the one to thank for that.Microsoftpioneered the pro controller craze with its Elite pads, and licensing deals for third-party products exist thanks to that.
May. 20, 2024
New Doctor Who companion actor breaks silence on surprise early appearance in the show
The Doctor Who team explain Varada Sethu’s surprise early appearance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who will be introducing a new companion in its next season, played byAndorstar Varada Sethu. But, if you watched the latest episode, ‘Boom,’ you might have noticed a familiar face popping up quite early… Sethu played Mundy Flynn in the episode, and, if you’re confused about just what’s going on, the team behind the sci-fi show have explained all.
May. 20, 2024
New horror movie debuts to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, as first reactions call it an "instant body horror classic" that is "one for the sickos"
Rave reviews are in for The Substance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Substance has landed rave reviews at the Cannes Film Festival, as the new Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley-led horror movie is called an “instant body horror classic”. Landing an 11-minute standing ovation at the festival, the film is written and directed by French filmmaker Coralie Fargeat.
May. 20, 2024
One of the best anime shows of all time with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is climbing Netflix charts
One-Punch Man has entered the ring… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly popular anime show One-Punch Man has finally landed on Netflix in selected regions and has managed to make its way into the streamer’s top 10 charts. As of May 20, the first season of the action comedy anime series stands at number 10 in the UK and an average of 8.
May. 20, 2024
Playing Hades 2 in Early Access is the best way to experience Supergiant's evolving roguelike
Opinion | Wondering whether or not to play Hades 2 in Early Access? Here’s why you absolutely should When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As with all Early Access games,Hades 2comes with a dilemma: do you play now, knowing it’s not entirely finished, or do you wait for the 1.0 release, whenever that may be? Luckily, the decision for Hades 2 is easier to make a case for than most.
May. 20, 2024
Poor Things director's new movie with an all-star cast earns a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, but not everyone agrees
Kinds of Kindness debuts to an excellent Rotten Tomatoes score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new movie fromPoor Thingsdirector Yorgos Lanthimos, Kinds of Kindness, has debuted to a near-perfectRotten Tomatoesscore. The film recently premiered at Cannes and has garnered an impressive 92% critics score from 25 reviews so far. “This long, scaldingly original film enthralls even as it frustrates, defying conventional logic while presenting an absurdist riff on modern society.
May. 20, 2024
Sandman season 2 gets first look and new cast members: "It’s going to be one Hell of a family reunion"
All seven of the Endless are finally here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first look at The Sandman season 2 – and it’s a full-out family reunion. A video shared to Netflix’s Twitter and Instagram accounts shows not only the returning members of the Endless, but three new members that now render the family complete: Esmé Creed-Miles as Delirium, Adrian Lester as Destiny, and Barry Sloane as The Prodigal (aka Destruction).
May. 20, 2024
Upcoming horror sequel MaXXXine starring Mia Goth is a "very rich movie" with a "Terminator-like aesthetic" says director
Exclusive: MaXXXine director Ti West teases the upcoming threequel and its ‘80s aesthetic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next chapter in Ti West’s X trilogy, MaXXXine will transport fans to yet another decade, the ‘80s. But it’s not just all spandex and big hair in the threequel, as the director has taken influence straight from some of the era’s most risque and action-packed movies.
May. 20, 2024
Sorry Venom fans, Venom 3 has been confirmed to be the last movie in the saga
This really is The Last Dance for Venom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news Venom fans, but it looks like the franchise’s upcoming third installment will be the alien symbiote’s last dance asSonyhas revealed that Venom 3 is the final film in the series. “The third and last Venom, is going to be huge,” said Sony Motion Picture Group Chairman Tom Rothman whilst speaking on the future of Sony’s Spider-Man Universe in an interview withDeadline.
May. 20, 2024
The Apprentice review: "Succession’s Jeremy Strong steals this solid Trump biopic"
Solid rather than spectacular, this Trump doesn’t tower, but it’s still a convincing portrait of avarice and venality. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s a cutting statement that comes near the end of the film, as an increasingly ruthless Trump (Sebastian Stan) pays an insulting tribute to his long-time lawyer Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong), offering him a gift of cufflinks.
May. 20, 2024
The Boys star says the ending of season 4 is "f****** nuts" – and wants the superhero show to run for as long as possible
Season 5 is already announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4is almost out, and Hughie star Jack Quaid has said it’s his favorite season yet. Speaking ahead of the launch of the bloody and brutal superhero show, the actor also teased some details about what the ending will hold, afterit was just renewed for season 5.
May. 20, 2024
The devs behind PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade are "considering" a PC port and a sequel
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade studio Shift Up is considering a sequel as well as a PC port of the PS5 exclusive action-RPG. This comes from a recentpublic filingon the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (thanks,Gematsu), in which Shift Up confirms it’s “considering a PC version of Stellar Blade and a sequel.” The document continues: “We believe that our ability to develop new [intellectual properties] that can be successful without relying on existing [intellectual properties] will enable us to grow sustainably compared to other game companies that are locked into existing [intellectual properties].
May. 20, 2024
The Garfield Movie review: "Have the writers ever seen an actual Garfield comic strip?"
“You will not be disappointed!” promises Pratt at the onset. We categorically beg to differ… Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The lasagna-loving star of a billion funny pages has daddy issues in The Garfield Movie, an all-toon comeback for Jim Davis’ idle feline that marks his first big-screen appearance since 2006.
May. 20, 2024
The hosts for The PC Gaming Show's 10th anniversary have been confirmed
Some familiar faces are back once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PC Gaming Show is returning for its tenth anniversary, and a returning suite of hosts has been confirmed. First hosted by our sister site PC Gamer nearly a decade ago, the PC Gaming Show is back this summer. Taking place on Sunday, June 9 at 13.
May. 20, 2024
The scariest movie of the summer starring Nicolas Cage as a serial killer just got a disturbing new trailer
Neon has unveiled a new nightmare-inducing trailer for Longlegs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a series of cryptic teasers and scary promotional photos, an official trailer for Oz Perkins’s Longlegs has arrived. The clip, which can be viewed below, sees Maika Monroe’s Lee Harker investigate what appears to be a series of gruesome murders that are all connected.
May. 20, 2024
The Sims 4 challenger Life by You delayed again, again, and this time there's no new release date
The Life by You devs don’t want to commit “to a new date that we cannot be certain to meet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life by You, the upcoming life sim gunning for The Sims' crown, has had its Early Access launch delayed a third time. An updatefrom publisherParadox Interactive’s deputy CEO Mattias Lilja reads: “After much consideration, we regret to announce that we have decided to retract Life by You’s Early Access release date, previously set for June 4th.
May. 20, 2024
The Substance review: "Demi Moore delivers arguably a career-best performance in outrageous horror"
Packed with ideas, blood-curdling FX, and a full-on Demi Moore, The Substance is a movie you’ll want to mainline. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Substance had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… Moore plays Elizabeth Sparkle, a fitness guru who is about to be ousted from her TV show by oily executive Harvey (Dennis Quaid) when she gets the chance to become a “younger, better version” of herself.
May. 20, 2024
Two years after it was announced, MCU's Nova series gets a positive update
Nova finally gets an update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But, Marvel streaming boss Brad Winderbaum has finally given a positive update on the show. “It’s new territory for us, developing more shows than we produce,” he toldScreen Rant. “Nova certainly is exciting to us, we’ve got some great ideas simmering. I think there’s a lot of potential there.
May. 20, 2024
Shure MV7+ Podcast Mic review: "It’s almost effortlessly good"
Shure has done it again. Its updated MV7+ microphone designed as a direct competitor to Rode’s PodMic USB captures some excellent audio. Its utility as a dual-connection mic is unmatched. Besides a few minor bumps along the road, this is one of the best mics on the market for any content creator. Wonderful, full sound Near instant setup Effective onboard DSP tools Dual XLR/USB connections Exposed to bumps and vibrations
May. 20, 2024
Everything revealed at the Warhammer Preview Show at a glance, including a Necromunda dungeon-crawler
Gnarly new Genestealers and a Necromunda RPG stole the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Warhammer Preview Show just dropped, and that means more models to salivate over. Even though it operated under the shadow of the massivenew Age of Sigmar boxset reveal, it had some surprises of its own. Reinforcements and a new Codex for a pair of Warhammer 40K armies dropped alongside a fresh spin on Necromunda that should appeal to RPG fans.
May. 19, 2024
After 35 years, the silliest debate about one of the most beloved NES games has finally been settled by the original director
It’s Led Zeppelin all over again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For 35 years, English-speaking NES gamers have been debating one important topic: how do you pronounce the name of the Bubble Lead weapon from Mega Man 2? Now, all these years later, the game’s original director has put the issue to rest. The second word of Bubble Lead, of course, could be pronounced either ‘led,’ as in the metal, or ‘leed,’ as in guiding someone forward.
May. 19, 2024
Emilia Pérez review: "A miraculous movie that reframes the musical in fascinating and surprising ways"
A film where everyone brings their A-game, this reframes the musical in fascinating and continually surprising ways. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Emilia Pérez had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… French director Jacques Audiard (A Prophet,Rust and Bone) leaves his comfort zone far behind with his new film.
May. 19, 2024
Free Stars, sequel to the 1992 open-world game that inspired Mass Effect, smashes its Kickstarter campaign over 600% funded
Free Stars: Children of Infinity raised over $680,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The founders of Toys For Bob are making a sequel to their 1992 open world space game and it’s just ended its crowdfunding campaign over 600% past its funding goal. Seeing a series with that kind of impact return with its original creator in tow was enough to draw around 6,785 backers to the upcoming game’sKickstarter campaign, which smashed past its initial $100,000 funding goal in just three hours and has since raised over $680,000.
May. 19, 2024
Ghost of Tsushima becomes PlayStation's biggest single-player launch on PC, beating God of War and Marvel's Spider-Man
Helldivers 2 is still by far the publisher’s biggest hit on the platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut made its way over to digital storefront Steam earlier this week, on May 16, packaging in the original game’s sword-slashing campaign, as well as exclusive armor sets, developer commentary, and the Legends co-op mode in the Director’s Cut.
May. 19, 2024
Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 review: "An absorbing ride into the Old West from Kevin Costner"
A rigorous and handsome drama, finely hewn by Costner and his cast, this is an absorbing ride into the Old West. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Horizon: An American Saga - Chapter 1 had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… A kaleidoscopic ensemble piece, Chapter 1 is set during the time of the American Civil War.
May. 19, 2024
Jodie Comer teases "emotional" 28 Years Later script, and says it's "so exciting" to work with Danny Boyle on the horror movie sequel
Exclusive: The Bikeriders star also reminisced on her first-time watch of 28 Days Later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jodie Comer is “so incredibly excited” to start working with director Danny Boyle on his new 28 Days Later movie 28 Years Later – but she’s “terrified” of saying anything more about the project than that… In the new issue of Total Film, which is out on Thursday May 23, and features Twisters on the cover, the Killing Eve star took some time out of promoting Jeff Nichols' period-set dramaThe Bikeridersto tease her involvement in the zombie horror.
May. 19, 2024
Peter Jackson messaged Richard Armitage to ask if he needed money when he saw his stolen The Hobbit sword for sale online
Exclusive: Richard Armitage nearly lost the sword he was gifted from the set of The Hobbit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hobbit star Richard Armitage has revealed that his character’s sword from the movies was stolen – and he didn’t realize until Peter Jackson saw it listed for sale online and messaged him to ask if he needed money.
May. 19, 2024
Terraria meets FTL in this open-world pirate game from a solo developer - and its early access reviews are glowing
Seablip sails into early access with great reviews and tons of content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seabliphas been on my radar for a while thanks to its Next Fest demos because who can resist the allure of a game that plays like Terraria, remixes FTL’s lovely ship management, and has a boatload of pirates? Thankfully, the game’s proper early access release has enjoyed smooth sailing and glowing reviews.
May. 19, 2024
Undertale mastermind Toby Fox says Deltarune is still far away, but "We haven't burned out making it yet! Actually, the opposite!! We're on fire!! A lot!! Ouch!!"
Chapter 4 is making good progress, though there’s no end date in sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Undertale’s solo developer Toby Fox has given an update on the next few Deltarune chapters, clarifying that development is going well but the “release date is still quite far.” That means we’re just waiting for chapter 4 to be done before we return to the retro world.
May. 18, 2024
20 years after quitting Bethesda, veteran Morrowind dev returns to the funky RPG to create new mods
Circled back around after two decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Morrowind’s designers and writers has returned to the game via an expansive quest mod 20 years after leavingBethesda Game Studios. Goodall’s latest modding endeavor (under his NexusMods moniker AFFA, in collaboration with modders Greatness7 and Melchior Dahrk) is the beefy Red Wisdom - An Ashlander Prophecy, which takes players to a “brand new grotto used by the Ahemmusa to bury their dead,” as well as the Erabenimsun and Zainab tribe’s exterior burial sites, to experience “new Ashlander lore.
May. 18, 2024
Austin Butler addresses Heat 2 rumors and teases his new Western from Hereditary director
Exclusive: The Bikeriders star talks Heat 2 rumors and Ari Aster’s next movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Austin Butler has addressedthose Heat 2 rumors– and, while he may be keeping mum on that movie for now, he can share a little something about his upcoming Western, Eddington, directed by Ari Aster. “Yeah, I… I mean, I love the first film, but no comment on that,” Butler tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, May 23, which features Twisters on the cover, when talk turns to the Heat sequel rumors.
May. 18, 2024
Former XCOM boss Jake Solomon says he doesn't play XCOM-likes, but "Into the Breach is incredible" and he's honored to have inspired it: "I'll put that on my resume"
Into the Breach is the only game like XCOM Solomon has played When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Into the Breach was created by former FTL developers Justin Ma and Matthew Davis, ostensibly inspired by the success of XCOM. And as it turns out, Into the Breach happens to be the onlygame like XCOMthat Solomon has played - and he’s a massive fan.
May. 18, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 actor says the world of Game of Thrones has never seen a more "insidious" character before
Exclusive: Ewan Mitchell teases what’s coming for Aemond in House of the Dragon season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2is almost here – and, judging by thetrailers released so far, we’re in for one epic season of fiery Targaryen civil war as theGreens and Blacksgo up against each other for the Iron Throne.
May. 18, 2024
Kinds of Kindness review: "Yorgos Lanthimos' hollow film feels like a test for audiences"
Lanthimos returns to his bleak roots, but this hollow film lacks the appeal of the likes of The Favourite. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Kinds of Kindness had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… Hot on the heels of the Oscar-winningPoor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos has delivered another eccentric feature with Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley.
May. 18, 2024
Long-time Dark Souls and Elden Ring dev thinks Miyazaki stores the entire story in his head: "The lore probably only exists in Miyazaki's imagination"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lead translator Ryan Morris, from localization studio Frognation, is a name you might not have heard before but his fingerprints can be seen in the translated versions of almost every beloved Soulsborne game - Demon’s Souls, the Dark Souls trilogy, Bloodborne,Elden Ring, Armored Core 6, and even the Demon’s Souls remake. “With FromSoftware games, there’s this idea of not telling the whole story in linear fashion, or telling you every factual detail about the world.
May. 18, 2024
Over 50 hours later, one Manor Lords player builds a city so big that "the game is no longer really playable" and even the developer himself is "impressed"
As big as the game can get… so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Manor Lords player has spent more than 50 hours creating a city so large that it’s pushing the strategy game to its limit - a feat that has “impressed” the game’s very own creator. Redditor Busy-Shallot shared their game-breaking achievement in the post embedded below, showing off the biggest Manor Lords city that I’ve seen surfing the interwebs.
May. 18, 2024
Two JRPGs inspired by the classics are doing great on Kickstarter right now – one ended over 750% funded, and the other's fully funded in less than 48 hours
Runa and Alzara’s crowdfunding campaigns are booming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two Japanese-inspired RPGs that are borrowing from genre classics are absolutely booming on Kickstarter. Runa is the’Xenoblade Chronicles meets Persona' gamewe’ve reported on before, on account of its lush fields and social systems that let you grow closer to characters in the world. Coming from the Madrid-based team, Runa has ended its crowdfundingcampaignhaving reached over $375,000 or £296,494 - 750% over its original goal.
May. 18, 2024
Yes, that is Doctor Who’s new season 2 companion in Boom – but the mystery cameo leaves us with more questions than answers
A surprise early appearance for Varada Sethu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some spoilers forDoctor Who episode 3follow. You have been warned. ‘Boom’ was an instant classic: a nerve-shredding, landmine-stepping trip to a planet caught in the middle of a never-ending war. Amid the chaos and tension, you may even spot a surprise familiar face. Among the very few characters with their boots on the ground (and in the mud) on Kastarion 3 is Anglican soldier Mundy Flynn, played by Varada Sethu.
May. 17, 2024
Elden Ring's Malenia was just defeated by Twitch's biggest streamer - and it only took him 24 hours and 400 straight deaths to do it
Should have called in Let Me Solo Her When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Kai Cenat hasn’t just beaten Malenia - now he’sbeaten the whole game. Original story:Twitch’s biggest streamer is currently taking onElden Ring, but it’s proving a significant challenge for him - as marked out by 432 deaths across 24 hours of gameplay. Kai Cenat, who has the platform’s second highest sub count and by far the largest total viewership over the past 30 days, has spent 148 of the 200-ish hours he’s spent streaming this month playing Elden Ring.
May. 17, 2024
"Perfect the moment you open it": Ghost of Tsushima PC players praise Sony's port after past stumbles with The Last of Us
“Just a really good port and a really good game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Tsushima looks to be off to a flying start on PC, with players praising its relative stability and performance. Sucker Punch’s action game only just launched yesterday, May 16, on PC, but it’s already drawing plenty of technical praise. In the tweet below, for example, one player shows how, even with “maxed out” settings with 4K dynamic DLSS tech actively running, Ghost of Tsushima is still able to maintain over 80 frames per second in cutscenes, and a whopping 100FPS during gameplay.
May. 17, 2024
20 years ago, this controversial X-Men rip-off changed the superhero TV landscape for the better
Opinion | We remember Mutant X, a divisive superhero TV show that is long gone but shouldn’t be forgotten When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Through circumstances beyond their control, people develop extraordinary powers in a world that grows to fear them. But with the help of a rich, mysterious benefactor, these “mutants” use their gifts to save others from persecution as shady government organizations fight to hunt and control them.
May. 17, 2024
2025 is officially a big year for horror as Five Nights at Freddy’s, Insidious, and M3GAN sequels all get new release dates
Multiple horror sequels have been dated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before then, this year has the Fede Alvarez-directed Alien: Romulus bursting into cinemas on August 16. A movie inspired by Alien – spider horror Sting – is out in UK cinemas on May 31, with writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner talkingin the new issue of SFX magazineabout how he’s “kind of remaking” the 1979 classic.
May. 17, 2024
A Total War Star Wars game is reportedly in development at strategy game studio Creative Assembly
It’s reportedly one of three new games in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Star Wars real-time strategy game is reportedly in the works at Total War’s developer. DualShockersreports that a Star Wars spin on Total War is in development atSega’s Creative Assembly, citing sources familiar with the studio’s plans. According to the outlet, this is just one of three ongoing Total War projects in the works at Creative Assembly right now.
May. 17, 2024
After 22 years at Rockstar, former Red Dead Redemption and GTA lead seemingly turns to near-future sci-fi in his new open-world action game
A Better Paradise might just be the start of Dan Houser’s new game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar co-founder and veteran Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto lead Dan Houser seems to be working on a lot of things at his new studio, Absurd Ventures, and one of them is a new sci-fi IP that might just be the setting of the big open-world action game that just got outed in a job listing.
May. 17, 2024
Arise, Tarnished: a new Elden Ring DLC image just dropped, and it looks like a fresh take on an old enemy wielding a cool new weapon type
I really hope we can steal these chakrams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLCShadow of the Erdtree is nearly upon us, but there’s still time for theFromSoftwarespecial: ravenously speculating about a single piece of artwork. The game’s official Twitter account just dropped a shot of a new enemy coming in the DLC, so rev up that speculator, Tarnished.
May. 17, 2024
As Diablo 4's 'we're so back' arc continues, loot pro shares a key season 4 PSA: Temper first, Enchant later
Here’s how to not brick your gear in Diablo 4 Season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 is currently enjoying a bit of a redemption arcin the wake ofseason 4’s big loot rework, and in a timely PSA regarding the new Tempering system, one player has rather sensibly urged everyone to always Temper items first and then Enchant them.
May. 17, 2024
Asus ROG Ally X rumors point towards 24GB RAM and an eight-hour battery
Hulking Asus ROG Ally X specs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Leakers are taking to the internet withAsusROG Ally X specs, and the latest rumors touch on the handheld’s memory and promised battery capacity increase. If early predictions are true, the revamped portable will bump RAM up to faster 24GB modules from 16GB and keep everything powered for up to eight hours.
May. 17, 2024
Bad Boys 4 first reactions praise "phenomenal" sequel as new trailer released
“It might actually be funnier than Bad Boys 2!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The boys are most definitely back in town as the upcoming action sequel Bad Boys 4 gets stellar first reactions and a brand new final trailer ahead of its June release date. Bad Boys 4, officially titled Bad Boys Ride or Die, welcomes back everyone’s favorite foul-mouthed detective duo Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) and Marcus Miles (Martin Lawrence) as they embark on yet another crime-fighting adventure.
May. 17, 2024
Bird review: "Barry Keoghan further cements his rising-star status"
A personal, poignant work from Arnold that’s beautiful, unique and full of surprises. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Bird had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… “Mom said I was born looking for trouble,” says Bailey (Nykiya Adams), the rebellious 12-year-old at the heart of writer/director Andrea Arnold’s latest drama.
May. 17, 2024
Borderlands' new corporate owner has big plans for the series and "Gearbox's catalog" after a $460 million buyout
Take-Two’s CEO has “all the respect in the world” for Gearbox founder and “hit maker” Randy Pitchford When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Take-Two’s CEO reckons that there’s a big future ahead of Borderlands, the series that popularized looter shooters as we know them with a unicorn that vomits candy-coloured weapons. Speaking in yesterday’s investor call, Take-Two CEO Strauss Zelnick said the company has “all the respect in the world” for the divisive Gearbox founder, Randy Pitchford, and the team.
May. 17, 2024
Call of Duty is really coming to Xbox Game Pass, according to new report
An official announcement will reportedly come in the Xbox Games Showcase during Summer Game Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If today’s report is true, this represents a significant Game Pass push from Microsoft, which is seemingly willing to sacrifice upfront Call of Duty sales on Xbox and PC if it means more subscribers. Microsoft haspledged to keep Call of Duty available on PlayStation for a decadefollowing the closure of theXbox Activision deal, and Xbox Game Pass is not available on theSonyplatform, where the franchise has seen most of its sales in recent years.
May. 17, 2024
Chris Claremont leads an all-star cast of creators including Alyssa Wong, David Aja, and TMNT co-creator Kevin Eastman to celebrate 50 years of Iron Fist
Iron Fist first debuted in 1974, and Marvel is now celebrating his 50th anniversary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Claremont’s story features art from Lan Medina, and focuses on a team-up between Iron Fist and Wolverine set way back in Danny Rand’s early superhero career. Marvel’s announcement doesn’t say it, but I’m betting on an appearance by Wolverine’s arch-enemy Sabretooth, who first appeared back in 1977’s Iron Fist #14, also written by Claremont.
May. 17, 2024
Cillian Murphy is returning for 28 Years Later, but in a "surprising way"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked byDeadlineif Murphy will be back for the new film, Rothman replied, “Yes, but in a surprising way and in a way that grows, let me put it that way.” The flagship film starred Murphy as a bike courier who wakes up from a coma only to find that a virus has all but destroyed society.
May. 17, 2024
College Football 25 preview: Ultimate Team debuts while past favorites return
Dynasty mode and intricate details bring high hopes for EA’s college comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finally, it’s back. 11 years after the demise of NCAA Football, EA’s amateur favorite is returning asCollege Football 25. This week saw Quinn Ewers, Travis Hunter, and Donovan Edwards revealed as cover athletes, along with the first trailer, which you can watch below.
May. 17, 2024
DC reveals its full slate of August 2024 comics and covers featuring Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the time of writing summer has only just arrived, but we’re already looking ahead to the end of the season with DC’s August solicitations - and, yes, variant covers are back on these pages after a few months' absense, so get ready to dig through hundreds of amazing images from your favorite artists.
May. 17, 2024
Diablo 4 Profane Mindcage explained and how to get it
The Profane Mindcage elixir in Diablo 4 will help you harvest more Aberrant Cinders during Helltide events When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Profane Mindcage is a new elixir added for the current season, which is consumed to increase the rate at which Aberrant Cinders drop during the Helltide. This is a particularly useful effect considering how important those events have become inDiablo 4 Season 4, so it pays to know where you can find it – especially as it won’t appear at all if you’re adventuring on the lower World Tiers inDiablo 4.
May. 17, 2024
Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals 2024: all the best offers we've found this year
Here are all the best Prime Day Asus ROG Ally deals and accessory discounts that we’ve found for the final day of Amazon’s sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Ryzen Z1 deals3.Ryzen Z1 Extreme deals4.Asus ROG Ally accessories deals5.FAQ Now that Amazon’s summer sale event is ending in a few hours, there are Prime DayAsusROG Ally deals to rush to, helping you save a solid amount on this portable gaming machine.
May. 17, 2024
Don't hate me, but I think The Strangers: Chapter 1 is better than the original 2008 version
Opinion: This may be an unpopular take but The Strangers: Chapter 1 makes a better viewing experience than its ’00s predecessor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, you read that headline right. It is rare for horror remakes, or rather reimaginings, to be better than the original movie, but it has been done, just look atThe Hills Have EyesorThe Crazies.
May. 17, 2024
"I'm sure your hill has a lovely view": Assassin's Creed Origins actor comments on the vitriol surrounding Assassin's Creed Shadows' Yasuke
The historical evidence is right there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Assassin’s Creed Origins' Bayek has commented on the vitriol surroundingAssassin’s Creed Shadows' Yasuke. Earlier this week,Ubisoftfinally pulled back the curtain on Assassin’s Creed Red, now known as Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and its dual protagonists: Naoe and Yasuke. The former functions as a stealthy Shinobi, while the latter takes a more straightforward approach to combat, since he’s a Samurai and all.
May. 17, 2024
Every Spider-Man ever teams up for the "final evolution" of the Spider-Verse saga
Spider-Society unites every Spider-Man from across the entire Multiverse for a big adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everybody loves the Spider-Verse, at least judging by the popularity of the beloved Spider-Verse films, and the ongoing success of Marvel’s Edge of Spider-Verse comics. But now,Marvel Comicsis promising the “final evolution” of its Spider-Verse saga with the announcement of Spider-Society, a comic limited series that teams up every Spider-Man ever to take on an equally menacing force of Spidey villains from across the Multiverse.
May. 17, 2024
Fallout is officially coming to Fortnite, and it looks like Epic's already teasing a new POI and the Brotherhood of Steel
Battle royale… Battle royale never changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With renewed interest in the post-apocalyptic series thanks to theFallout TV show, it was only a matter of time before we started seeing the Brotherhood of Steel in Epic’s multiverse. With a new official teaser having just landed, it looks like that time isFortnite Season 3. Today,Fortnitedeveloper Epictweetedan image of a Brotherhood of Steel member clad in the iconic Fallout power armor, looking through some billowing smoke clouds.
May. 17, 2024
Final Splatoon player cheats death on abandoned Wii U servers, recovering from an almost fatal freeze as only 4 remain after Nintendo's purge
“Day 38” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Believe it or not, the final Splatoon player still inking it up in the canned Wii U servers has cheated death yet again. When Nintendo pulled the plug on the 3DS and Wii U server on April 8, many beloved games and their online functionality went down the drain too. To stay in their favorite games for as long as possible, several dedicated fans channeled their inner Noble 14, refused to turn off their consoles, and miraculously stayed connected to the undead Nintendo Network.
May. 17, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's star Matthew Lillard shares incredible behind-the-scenes photo paying respect to one of his best roles from 20 years ago
Shaggy and Scooby have been reunited…on the set of Five Night at Freddy’s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Lillard shared a special behind-the-scenes pic to celebrate the release date of Five Nights at Freddy 2 – and it includes an old friend. A post shared by Matthew Lillard (@matthewlillard) A photo posted by on Though the plot details have yet to be revealed, the sequel will most likely follow the events and characters of the second game, but we wouldn’t mind seeing Josh Hutcherson’s Mike make a comeback (as well as a Markiplier cameo.
May. 17, 2024
FromSoftware producer reappears after 3 months, drops an Elden Ring DLC image that looks exactly like Bloodborne, explains nothing, leaves
Squint your eyes and we’re back in Yharnam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ringcommunity was already rabid after a surpriseElden Ring DLCimage revealinga fresh take on an old enemy wielding what looks like a new weapon type, and nowFromSoftwareproducer Yasuhiro Kitao’s gone and dropped another bit of teaser art that looksexactlylike Bloodborne, to the point that I wasn’t even sure if it was Elden Ring for a minute.
May. 17, 2024
Ghostbusters star Ernie Hudson admits he's always the last to hear about upcoming sequels, but has plenty of ideas about how to take the franchise to the next level
Exclusive | Hudson says he’s “always available” when it comes to Ghostbusters and wants to see the franchise expand internationally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the release ofGhostbusters: Frozen Empireearlier this year, which was a hit at the box office and recently launched at home, the future looks bright for our favorite supernatural gang. So, although a sequel is yet to be officially given the green light, our guess is that it soon will be.
May. 17, 2024
Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones will blow you away in these exclusive new images from Twisters
Get a new look as the storm-chasing disaster movie returns for an all-new chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a little over two months Twisters will storm into cinemas. A ‘new chapter’ following iconic ’96 disaster movie Twister, the film sees scientists Kate (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Javi (Anthony Ramos) team up with rock ’n’ roll storm-chaser Tyler Owens (Glen Powell) when multiple deadly weather systems converge over central Oklahoma.
May. 17, 2024
Good luck finding somewhere to store the massive new Warhammer Age of Sigmar boxset
Meet Skaventide, AKA an absolute unit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally gotten our first look at the new boxset for the next Warhammer Age of Sigmar edition – Skaventide. This enormous set isn’t for the faint of heart. Containing 74 miniatures, terrain, hefty hardback books, cards, and a double-sided board to play on, Skaventide is jam-packed enough to give the likes of Gloomhaven (a notoriously massive RPG that dwarfs thebest board games) a run for their money.
May. 17, 2024
Hades 2 director teases the roguelike's first "Major Update" and what the patch process will look like "until we consider the game complete"
Here’s what the future holds for the roguelike sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2’s director has spoken about what players can expect from the early access roguelike’s first “major update,” and what the road to full launch will look like. Supergiant head and Hades 2 director Greg Kasavin recently spoke toPC Gamerabout the immediate future of the roguelike sequel.
May. 17, 2024
Hades 2's first "Major Update" is months out, but Supergiant just gave the roguelike's community a project: "If you play the game deeply enough, you'll find clues"
Supergiant left breadcrumbs in the already-massive early access hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2early access players can poke around to “find clues” about the roguelike sequel’s coming updates. Hades 2 shadow-dropped into early access this month ina beefier state than most games do when hitting 1.0, but that doesn’t mean the sequel isn’t getting even bigger soon.
May. 17, 2024
How to get Diablo 4 Wolf's Honor fast
Wolf’s Honor in Diablo 4 improves your standing with the Iron Wolves and unlocks exclusive items from the mercenaries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Wolf’s Honor is an important progress system if you want to improve your standing with the Iron Wolves band of mercenaries, which in turn will unlock legendary weapons and gear as well as opening up access to new quests along the way.
May. 17, 2024
Megalopolis release date, news, and everything we know about The Godfather director's divisive new movie
The film has split critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolishas received its first reviews after premiering at Cannes, and to say it’s been divisive would be an understatement. Starring the likes of Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza, the much-talked-about latest fromThe Godfatherdirector has become one of the most anticipated films of the year.
May. 17, 2024
Megalopolis review: "An indulgent epic that's almost so bad it's good"
Almost so bad it’s good, Megalopolis has its moments - if you decide not to take it seriously. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Megalopolishad its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. Here’s our review… The phrase ‘vanity project’ seems entirely fair when applied to Francis Ford Coppola’s indulgent, self-funded epic, although it’s not without entertainment value.
May. 17, 2024
New Pokemon Shrouded Fable expansion brings Pecharunt and an unexpected art history lesson to the TCG
Pokemon TCG Shrouded Fable debuts Pecharunt, the Loyal Three ex, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest expansion for Pokemon TCG has just been announced. Furthering the Scarlet & Violet series, Shrouded Fable will introduce more mythic Pokémon from the Kitakami region. Among the over 95 cards in this special set, we’ll see the Pokemon TCG debut of Pecharunt, and the return of the Loyal Three (Okidogi, Munkidori, and Fezandipiti) who will all appear in the set for the first time as Pokemon ex.
May. 17, 2024
One of Amazon's Spider-Man spin-offs is no more after several rewrites – including one bizarre version
Silk: Spider Society has been scrapped at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has scrapped one of its Spider-Man spin-offs – Silk: Spider Society is no more, following several rewrites. PerDeadline, the series, which has been in progress for five years, will no longer be moving forward.SonyPictures Television is looking for a buyer for the show, which comes from showrunner Angela Kang (The Walking Dead).
May. 17, 2024
Valve sleuths believe mystery game trademarked 2 years ago is Overwatch meets Team Fortress 2, and they're still trying to manifest a reveal
Screenshots have purportedly leaked online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ever-churning waters ofValvegame rumors have now thrown out a new game called Deadlock, previously known as Neon Prime, which apparently acts on a trademark filed two years ago. Yesterday, Valve content creator Gabe Follower claimed that the studio is making a new game called Deadlock, which was previously called Neon Prime.
May. 17, 2024
Redfall is getting its final update with an offline mode after all, even after Microsoft closed Arkane Austin
Redfall is also revamping its Neighborhood and Nest systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Redfall is getting one final update after all. Announced on Twitter, Redfall’s final update is Game Update 4, and it’ll add revamped Neighborhood and Nest systems, single player pausing, an offline mode, and more. Redfall’s final update doesn’t have a release date, butArkanesays more information is coming “soon.
May. 17, 2024
Sabrina's enemies take center stage in The Wicked Trinity - a new one-shot which looks like Archie Comics' take on The Craft
The new T+ rated one-shot focuses on Sabrina’s rivals in witchcraft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world ofArchie Comicshas always been a magical place - it is, after all, the home ofSabrina the Teenage Witch- but a new one-shot from the publisher is set to put a darker spin on things. The Wicked Trinity by writer Sam Maggs, artist Lisa Sterle (who we recently interviewed aboutthe brilliant graphic novel Dying Inside), colorist Ellie Wright, and letterer Jack Morelli focuses on Sabrina’s nemesis Amber Nightstone and her companions in the titular trinity, Jade Kazane, and Sapphire Gill as they strive to become the most powerful witches in the world.
May. 17, 2024
Shogun is coming back for season 2 and 3, but everyone is confused about how that will work
Shōgun is getting another two seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shōgun, initially a limited series, is coming back for an extra two seasons – though everyone is a tad concerned about how that’s going to work. Deadlinereports that star Hiroyuki Sanada will return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga, and he will continue to produce too. Co-creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo are back as well, along with executive producer Michaela Clavell.
May. 17, 2024
Stephen King has high praise for new horror movie calling it the darkest movie he has ever seen, and fans agree
The Coffee Table is streaming now on Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King has high praise for The Coffee Table, a black comedy horror movie that recently hit streaming. “There’s a Spanish movie called The Coffee Table on Amazon Prime and Apple TV,” Kingtweeted. “My guess is you have never, not once in your whole life, seen a movie as black as this one.
May. 17, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn’s new drama is a queasy meditation on grief that will break your heart
Big Screen Spotlight | Luna Carmoon’s award-winning feature debut Hoard is one of the most unique films you’ll see all year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are movies about grief and loss and childhood trauma… and then there’s Hoard. Directed by Luna Carmoon, the pic is approximately two hours and six minutes of quiet, glittering devastation that will have you reaching for your phone to call your mom the second the credits roll.
May. 17, 2024
Studio behind action RPG Dauntless and farming RPG Fae Farm sees major layoffs, "about 140" devs cut and 3-year game "abruptly canceled" mere weeks before reveal
Scrapped after three years of production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Phoenix Labs is undergoing a significant “reorganization” that’s led to big job cuts and the cancellation of a game that was apparently mere weeks away from its reveal. In a LinkedInannouncement, the company said it was going through a “significant restructure” after a “long period of evaluating how to navigate our economic environment.
May. 17, 2024
The 35 greatest Saturday Night Live sketches
Live from New York… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With just seven iconic words put together, you know when it is, where it is, and what you’re in for: “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night!” Since its beginnings in 1975, Saturday Night Live (SNL) has been a cultural institution, its mixture of sketch comedy and the unpredictable energy of live television.
May. 17, 2024
The Crow star Ernie Hudson is only now "thankful" for the cult classic after some "difficult" years, but still has mixed feelings on the Bill Skarsgård reboot
Exclusive | The actor reflects on the 30th anniversary of the superhero film as he reveals he wasn’t approached about the upcoming remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recentlycelebrating its 30th anniversary,cult classic filmThe Crowis still beloved by dedicated fans today. However, some have struggled with the movie’s legacy over the past decades, including actor Ernie Hudson, who plays Sergeant Daryl Albrecht in the film.
May. 17, 2024
The Daredevil reboot originally wasn't going to crossover with the Netflix series at all
Born Again is born again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Againwas born again late last year, with the head writers and directors reportedly being fired from theDisneyPlus series. Now, stars Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio have spoken about how the initial plans for the series originally featured no crossover at all with the original Netflix series.
May. 17, 2024
The filming for new extreme weather disaster movie Twisters kept getting shut down by bad weather
Exclusive: Twisters director Lee Isaac Chung talks to Total Film about the perils of filming during tornado season in Oklahoma When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Extreme weather movie Twisters filmed during tornado season in Oklahoma, and it went exactly as you might expect “I’ve got to say, actually filming this thing was so hard, because we went into Oklahoma during tornado season,” director Lee Isaac Chung tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday May 23, which also features Twisters on the cover.
May. 17, 2024
The first reviews for The Godfather director's "bonkers" new movie are in – and critics are saying it might be "the craziest thing" they've ever seen
Megalopolis is dividing critics, to say the least When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reviews forMegalopolis, the latest movie from The Godfather and Apocalypse Now director Francis Ford Coppola, are in after its Cannes premiere – and critics are divided, to say the least. The sci-fi drama had been a long-time passion project for the filmmaker, who poured $120 million of his own money into production.
May. 17, 2024
The return of the Green Goblin is on the horizon in Amazing Spider-Man #50 preview
Peter Parker confronts the struggles of the housing market When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazing Spider-Man #50 is a milestone issue that brings back the Green Goblin, and Marvel is indicating that it is indeed current Gold Goblin Norman Osborn. But even the publisher is hinting that things aren’t as simple as a big fall from grace for the reformed villain.
May. 17, 2024
The Strangers: Chapter 1 review – "The marketing is the most distinctive thing about this horror"
The first of Harlin’s trilogy, shot back-to-back, might make you ask, “Why are you doing this?!” Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Renny Harlin’s movie is the first part of a trilogy that, we’re told, will open out the Strangers universe to an epic scale and explain just why randoms in masks are invading houses to do horrible things (thus missing the entire point).
May. 17, 2024
This cult D&D-style RPG just dropped a new DLC, and at 180,000 words, its single campaign is longer than almost every base game story combined
Wildermyth’s Omenroad DLC is out now, and it should keep you busy for a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wildermyth, a beautiful, papercraft, turn-based RPG that has enough D&D stylings to keep even the most ferventBaldur’s Gate 3fan entertained has a new DLC campaign on its way that eclipses the scale of every story it’s told before.
May. 17, 2024
This eldritch horror spin on a Stardew Valley-like farming game is even darker than I expected it to be
Indie Spotlight | Harvest Island is a pixel farming game that turns the genre’s wholesome name on its head When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “All the children will die today.” These are some of the first words spoken to me in Harvest Island and they ring in my ears from then on. It is a rather jarring introduction to a very jarring game, one that developer Yobob does well to temper with the kind of soothing bright pixel art style adventure you’d expect from something likeStardew Valley.
May. 17, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick star Glen Powell says he brought his own tornado experience to disaster movie Twisters: "I remember the fear"
Exclusive: Glen Powell tells us all about bringing his real-life experience to Twisters, and what Top Gun: Maverick taught him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twisters brings a fresh spin to one of the best disaster movies of the ’90s as Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Anthony Ramos pursue some extreme weather. However, it turns out that that fact and fiction blurred for one member of the starry cast.
May. 17, 2024
Transformers, Wonder Woman, Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees, and more: The Eisner Award 2024 nominations are here
It’s a big year for Image and DC in particular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s that time again… The full list of this year’s Eisner Award nominations has been revealed. More than 150 print and online titles have been nominated in 32 different categories this year, with Image, DC, and Fantagraphics standing out as the publishers with the most nods.
May. 17, 2024
Doctor Who stars break down every episode of Ncuti Gatwa's first season, from the Bridgerton episode to a "huge" finale
Exclusive: Ncuti Gatwa, Russell T Davies, and Millie Gibson break down every episode of Doctor Who season 1 for SFX magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The global launch ofDoctor Who season 1has been rumbling along for quite some time. Earlier this year, SFX caught up with showrunner Russell T Davies and lead cast Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson about the new season.
May. 17, 2024
What still stands out to me about Hi-Fi Rush isn't the bombastic music, but the quiet anger
Opinion | To me, Hi-Fi Rush will always be a bouncy Saturday morning cartoon smuggling a very frustrated sentiment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hi-Fi Rush is one of my favorite games of the last few years, a musical tour-de-force that filters 2000s-era gaming through the benefits of modernity. More importantly, in the wake of the genuine tragedy that is thesudden, startling closure of developer Tango Gameworkslast week, I found myself thinking about Chai’s adventures, and back to something about the game that stuck out to me: Hi-Fi Rush’s overt joy seemed tempered by a palpable frustration at how difficult it is to do creative, worthwhile work within an unsympathetic corporate structure.
May. 17, 2024
Who is Assassin's Creed Shadows' protagonist Yasuke? The history behind the first Black Samurai explained
Exploring the history behind the first Black Samurai Yasuke, one of Assassin’s Creed Shadows' protagonists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s often the little-known historical figures that prove the most fascinating. That’s the case with Yasuke, one ofAssassin’s Creed Shadows' twonew protagonists, who employs a more forthright assault-based approach compared to Naoe,Ubisoft’s other lead, who acts as a Shinobi to fill the stealth-based approach to the new game.
May. 17, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players chase the elemental dragons after one player discovers a different Triforce on their backs
It also poses some intriguing lore questions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayers have been spurred into investigating the game’s three elemental dragons, after one player discovered they’re hiding a neat little Triforce design on their backs. Earlier this week, the Reddit post below gained a lot of attention, thanks to the titular discovery: The three elemental dragons each have a piece of the Triforce on their backs.
May. 16, 2024
25 years after The Phantom Menace, it's time for Jar Jar Binks's redemption
Opinion | Wesa should love Jar Jar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25 years ago,The Phantom Menacehit cinema screens – and Star Wars has never been the same since. Everyone knows the prequels weren’t so well received back when they were originally released, but if there was one thing that acted as a lightning rod of sorts for prequel hate, it was Jar Jar Binks.
May. 16, 2024
22-year-old PS2 shooter Star Wars: The Clone Wars looks set to be the next PS2 game coming to PS5 via PS Plus emulation
The PSN store is the leak culprit this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: The Clone Wars could be the next PS2-era emulated game to come toPS5and PS4 consoles. As first reported byGematsu, a tracker recently picked up that the PlayStation Store had been updated with a new listing for Star Wars: The Clone Wars. ThePSNstore listing reveals that the PS2 game will be coming to both PS5 and PS4 platforms next month on June 11, so it could well be included with next month’s line-up of emulated PlayStation classic games included in the PlayStation Plus service.
May. 16, 2024
2023's best Soulslike gets even bigger (and probably better) with DLC coming later this year
Get ready to see more of Pinocchio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lies of P, the action Soulslike starring Pinocchio, is set to receive new DLC in the second half of this year. Lies of P’s teasing ending set off a string of fan theories about what other fairytale properties are on the horizon, though fans weren’t sure whether the other fables would come in an expansion or through a sequel.
May. 16, 2024
30 million copies later, Stardew Valley creator says "I'm just a dude who made a game" and still spends "all day hunched over the computer"
Eric Barone says he hasn’t done anything “extravagant” with his success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone, who goes byConcernedApeonline, says the iconic farming sim’s near-unparalleled success hasn’t changed how he views himself or ultimately lives his life. In an interview withAftermath, Barone casually remarks, “I’m just a dude that made a game,” seemingly dodging the pedestal the game’s fandom sometimes gives him.
May. 16, 2024
6 days before launch, Xbox breaks Hellblade 2's long marketing silence with a 5-minute recap of the first game
Apparently Senua’s sacrifice was Hellblade 2’s promotional campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six days from launch,Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2has a new promotional video out that breaks down the story from the first game. Ninja Theory’s silence in recent weeks around one of the biggestupcoming Xbox Series X gamesof the year was starting to raise some concerns, but fear not, the dam has broken and we now have a big old… story recap.
May. 16, 2024
A 4,000-hour Final Fantasy 14 diehard made his own MMO raid-infused roguelike and it's tearing it up on Steam, beating the 4-year sales of his last game in 24 hours
Rabbit and Steel delivers another surprise roguelike hit for May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I recognized Rabbit and Steel from its showing in a previousSteam Next Fest, which Mino says “was a pretty huge boost.” The pitch is: take on randomized raid-like battles – think tons of AoE markers, projectiles, and global cooldowns (GCDs) – with up to three friends in a pick-up-and-play format.
May. 16, 2024
After an 11-year wait, EA Sports College Football 25 launches in July, but Ultimate Team-laden pre-orders have fans worried this'll be a Madden clone
“The real worry is that they’ll neglect the other modes for Ultimate Team” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 11 years after the last NCAA Football game,EA Sports College Football 25is finally set to bring collegiate gridiron action back to the digital stage this July. But after a reveal laden with pre-order bonuses implying a microtransaction-heavy future, fans are already growing worried that this might just be a college-themed Madden clone.
May. 16, 2024
After its finale earned rave reviews, X-Men ’97 matches a Rotten Tomatoes record previously held by a surprising Marvel show
X-Men ‘97 and Ms Marvel are now head-to-head for the highest rated Marvel show of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 is officially the highest-rated Marvel TV show on Rotten Tomatoes – but shares the honor with another, perhaps more underrated Marvel show. X-Men ‘97 and Ms Marvel currently hold a 98% Fresh critic rating on RT, though X-Men holds a higher audience score of 94% than Ms Marvel’s 80%.
May. 16, 2024
After weeks of ad-riddled apps and bizarre delistings, RetroArch is finally on the App Store to handle all your retro emulation needs for free
Emulation is on iOS in a big way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple confirmed that it would allow emulators for classic game consoles on the iOS App Store back in April, but early releases for the platform have often been riddled with ads and third-party trackers - when they haven’t been suddenly disappearing altogether. Now, emulator frontend RetroArch is on the platform, and it looks to be the perfect all-in-one solution to handle all your classic gaming needs.
May. 16, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows "will not require a mandatory connection at all times," but internet "will be needed to install the game"
That clears up a little confusion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsdoesn’t require a constant internet connection after all - just one to install the game. Yesterday, there was plenty of disdain surrounding Assassin’s Creed Shadows - a single-player game - seemingly requiring an internet connection at all times. Today,Ubisofthas clarified through the tweet below that this isn’t the case after all.
May. 16, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows fan theory might have pinpointed the open-world game's historical setting with a crucial event in Japanese history
Yasuke could play a hugely important role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowsfans think they’ve worked out where the upcoming game could potentially conclude. Yesterday,Ubisoftfinally pulled back the curtain onAssassin’s Creed Shadows with its debut reveal trailer, showcasing dual protagonists Yasuke and Naoe, and a setting of 1579. The Reddit post below notes that this setting is intriguing, not least because it takes place three years before the assassination of Oda Nobunaga, Yasuke’s lord, and a mighty figurehead of Japanese history.
May. 16, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows has two major features that made me fall in love with Syndicate, and nothing could excite me more
Opinion | Assassin’s Creed Shadows' dual protagonists have just made the upcoming stealthy RPG one of my most anticipated games of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceUbisoftrevealed we would be heading to Japan in the next flagship adventure - previously known as Assassin’s Creed Codename Red - I’ve been dying to catch a glimpse. And by the hidden blade did theAssassin’s Creed Shadowstrailermore than deliver; far exceeding any sort of expectations I might have had.
May. 16, 2024
BenQ BeCreatus review: “a Steam Deck dock for your laptop and console too”
The BenQ BeCreatus is a great premium Steam Deck Dock for anyone who also has a console or laptop as part of their setup. While this option is far too pricey to recommend just for handheld use alone, it’s a worthwhile investment for content creators, streamers, and players with plenty of systems to hand. Fantastic build quality Supports multiple monitors All the ports you could need Up to 130W power
May. 16, 2024
BioShock and Borderlands publisher teases a June SGF reveal for one of its "biggest and most beloved franchises"
2K is cookin' up something big When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 2K, the publisher behind many long-running series, not least of which are BioShock and Borderlands, says it has a big reveal in store for one of its most beloved franchises at June’sSummer Game Fest. This comes from the official Summer Game Fest Twitter account,which revealed: “2K plans to reveal the next iteration in one of 2K’s biggest and most beloved franchises at Summer Game Fest on Friday, June 7.
May. 16, 2024
Blade Runner RPG’s replicant-focused expansion is hitting Kickstarter and it just seems too perfect not to back
Replicant Rebellion puts the punk in cyberpunk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Replicant Rebellion, the newest expansion for the Blade Runner RPG is about to drop onto Kickstarter and by the looks of it, it’s shaping up to be a pretty essential addition to the base game. While theKickstarter campaign pagefor Blade Runner: Replicant Rebellion may not go live until May 28, we have already gotten a sneak peek of what we can expect from the release and I have to admit I’m impressed.
May. 16, 2024
Calling all speedrunners, the Nintendo World Championships Deluxe Pack is now available to pre-order
Your golden cartridge awaits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is working hard to bring that competitive spirit back to the Switch this year, with the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition launching on July 18. The collection brings 13 classic NES titles together across more than 150 different challenges, each contributing to a weekly online leaderboard. You can pre-order the Nintendo World Championships digital version for$29.
May. 16, 2024
Canceled Division game began as a battle royale mode for The Division 2 before Ubisoft had "other ideas" for the free-to-play spin-off
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Division Heartland, the now-canceled free-to-play take on the looter shooter series, was originally set to be a battle royale mode. PublisherUbisoft scrapped The Division Heartlandjust yesterday to redeploy resources to “bigger opportunities,” such as the company’s fledgling FPS XDefiant, coming next month, and further Rainbow Six Siege projects, including a mobile rendition. But Heartland began life as a pretty big opportunity itself as a battle royale contender.
May. 16, 2024
Captain America 4 star says the Marvel film will be a "reality-based superhero movie"
Tim Blake Nelson says the Leader was created “as practically as possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America: Brave New World sees Tim Blake Nelson reprise hisThe Incredible Hulkrole as Samuel Sterns, AKA the Leader – and the actor has praised the movie’s use of practical effects to bring his character to life, teasing a “reality-based” addition to the MCU.
May. 16, 2024
Chris Hemsworth gets "teary-eyed" during 6-minute standing ovation for Furiosa at Cannes following great reviews for the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel
It lands the second highest Rotten Tomatoes score in the Mad Max franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosa received a warm welcome following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, landing a six-minute standing ovation for theMad Max: Fury Roadprequel. The enthusiastic reception came as the first glowing reviews for the new movie arrived, including our own 4-starFuriosa review.
May. 16, 2024
Cozy MMO Palia seemingly on the rocks after studio goes through a third round of layoffs, this time affecting 40% of staff
Singularity 6’s third set of cutbacks in only nine months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Singularity 6, the studio behind cozy MMO Palia, is laying off about 40% of its staff. Despite drawing the eye of Stardew Valley fans before release, Palia currently has a ‘Mixed’ rating based on over 7,000Steamuser reviews, citing bugs and the lack of an Early Access tag on the game’s storefront page as the biggest complaints.
May. 16, 2024
Doctor Who villain star hits back at viewers who think the show has got too inclusive: "Why don’t you let your favorite show teach you something new?"
Exclusive: Jinkx Monsoon says fans bemoaning queerness in the sci-fi show are “ridiculous” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Drag queen and Doctor Who star Jinkx Monsoon has responded to complaints that the long-running sci-fi show is becoming “too progressive” – and she thinks it’s “ridiculous” for fans to take issue with something that she sees as integral to the genre.
May. 16, 2024
Don't worry, Manor Lords players, the game didn't mean to call your town "Loserville" - that's just a Quentin Tarantino reference
Look, this has all been one big misunderstanding - Slavic Magic, probably When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hot new citybuilder Manor Lords has been making a mockery of some players by seemingly referring to their settlements as “Loserville” in-game, but developer Slavic Magic has cleared the air by revealing it was all just a big misunderstanding stemming from an internal codename referencing a Quentin Tarantino quote.
May. 16, 2024
Eric Barone isn't worried about "pressure" on Stardew Valley follow-up Haunted Chocolatier: "It's a game that I'm deciding to make. I don't need to make it"
“When it’s ready, that’s when I’ll release it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone isn’t worried about the pressure that invariably comes with developing a follow-up to one of the most successful independent games of all time. Although fans' expectations forHaunted Chocolatierareundoubtedly astronomical, Barone is taking his time. The solo developer said as much in an interview withAftermath.
May. 16, 2024
Everything you need to know about MTG Assassin’s Creed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Products4.Story5.Mechanics6.Spoilers7.Treatments7.Deals MTG Assassin’s Creed is the next Universes Beyond crossover in our crosshairs so we’ve rounded up all the info you’ll want to be privy to for this set of hidden blades and haste.Sure, there hasn’t been a whole lot of fresh rumblings since we received our first look back in February.
May. 16, 2024
Fantasy MMO gets removed from sale by devs buying back the rights - so that they can take out microtransactions and effectively un-MMO their MMO
Wayfinder is ditching the free-to-play, live service model When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MMO Wayfinder has been removed from sale while the developers make “major changes” to the game and its business model via the upcoming Echoes update. Developer Airship Syndicate released its free-to-play, live service MMO Wayfinder into early access last summer with Digital Extremes on publishing duty.
May. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 players are obsessively camping outside the in-game house of Big Sippin, the Mountain Dew employee who hangs out in the MMO to promote soda
“How long must I wait for the one they call Big Sippin” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is doing a big promotion with Mountain Dew ahead of the upcoming Dawntrail expansion, and the best part is a guy named Big Sippin who’s hanging out in-game to promote the soda brand. “He’s here! Big Sippin, our Mtn Dew representative, has come to @FF_XIV_EN to ride chocobos, battle raid bosses, and rake in the gil,” the company says in aTweet.
May. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail expansion is in the final stage of development, so rest assured it won’t suffer an Endwalker-style delay
Square Enix is currently in the final checking stage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlike Endwalker, Final Fantasy 14’s new Dawntrail expansion doesn’t risk being hit with a last-minute delay, as the expansion is into the final stages of development. Earlier today, May 16,Square Enixheld a Letter From the Producer showcase, where Naoki Yoshida imparted some new information about Dawntrail’s ongoing development.
May. 16, 2024
First leaked look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt in The Witcher season 4 is here – and it appears to recreate a Henry Cavill scene
Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt has been spied in leaked set photos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally here: leaked set photos fromThe Witcher season 4show off the first look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt. As snapped by Splash News (H/TMetro) – click through the link to see each photo – Hemsworth is seen cross-armed in one photo and rocking a black shirt and boots, with his trusty silver sword perched on a rock.
May. 16, 2024
First trailer for Halle Berry's new horror movie looks like A Quiet Place meets The Village
Never Let Go releases in September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halle Berry is a single mother trying to keep her kids safe from mysterious monsters – or is she? – in the creepy first trailer for new high-concept horror movie Never Let Go. Directed by genre stalwart Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes,Crawl), the flick follows Berry’s character and her two twin sons (Percy Daggs IV and Anthony B.
May. 16, 2024
Furiosa star Chris Hemsworth says it was "liberating" to shed his heroic Thor persona for the Mad Max prequel
Exclusive | The actor reveals that it was “refreshing to transform into something different” with his villainous role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get ready to see a new side to actor Chris Hemsworth as he takes on the role of the the antagonistic Dementus in upcomingMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa. Although we are used to seeing the star saving galaxies as the heroic Thor inMarvel movies, he is now embracing villainy with the warlord.
May. 16, 2024
Furiosa takes the fight to a very scary Chris Hemsworth in a 6-minute sneak peek a week before the Mad Max prequel's release
The film hits theaters next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little over a week before its release, Warner Bros. has unveiled a six-minute sneak peek at the epic action filmFuriosa. Set 15 to 20 years beforeMad Max: Fury Road, the film follows a young Furiosa (Alyla Browne and Anya Taylor-Joy) who, in the clip, is kidnapped from her mother and taken to the Warlord Dementus (played by a terrifying Chris Hemsworth).
May. 16, 2024
Game of Thrones prequel by The Batman writer will be like "Napoleon or Alexander the Great," as another spin-off goes into production
Two Game of Thrones prequel series get positive updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two upcomingGame of Thronesspin-offs have received positive updates – and it sounds like one of them is shaping up to be a fantasy historical epic. A show about Aegon the Conqueror – the first Targaryen king – is in the works, though it hasn’t been officially greenlit just yet.
May. 16, 2024
With over 96 million copies sold, the Nintendo Switch surpasses the Game Boy to become the most successful Pokemon console ever
That’s a lot of Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Switch is now the most successful platform in history in terms of Pokemon games sold, overtaking the Game Boy and Game Boy Advance. Check out ourupcoming Switch gamesguide for a look ahead at how the rest of the console’s new releases will shake out. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
May. 16, 2024
Hades 2's Early Access journey gets the roguelike off to a great start with a patch that's actually way bigger than it sounded
More versatile gathering tools and a faster sprint are just the tip of the iceberg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2hit Early Access 10 days ago, and the devs at Supergiant Games are wasting no time in responding to community feedback. The first patch is already here, and much bigger than I think anybody could’ve expected. The highlight?
May. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs reveal the first Galactic War was just "an elaborate special operation," and "The Second Galactic War" has already begun
This is just the beginning… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players failed to complete their latest Major Order, and apparently that means that the entire Galactic War is set to “escalate.” In a post on the official Helldivers 2 Discord last night, community manager Baskinator noted that players had failed to reach the requirement tokill two billion bots in the five-day Major Order.
May. 16, 2024
Here are your Future Games Show Summer Showcase hosts and when you can tune in on June 8
Join us for another exciting showcase hosted by Roger Clark and Britt Baron When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Future Games Show Summer Showcase hosts have been confirmed for our big June 8 event. We’re delighted to announce that BAFTA Award nominee Roger Clark (Arthur Morgan inRed Dead Redemption 2) and Britt Baron (Tifa Lockhart in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth) will be our double act this time around, taking the torch from ourSpring Showcase duo of Ben Starr and Samantha Béart.
May. 16, 2024
Here's why Final Fantasy 14's upgraded characters looked so bad in its Benchmark test, and how Square Enix is improving them for 7.0's launch
It’s all down to lighting issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Final Fantasy 14’s recent Benchmark test left players less than impressed with its graphical overhaul,Square Enixhas revealed how it’s improving characters based on feedback. Last month in April, the latest version of Final Fantasy 14’s Benchmark test software went live, letting players get a glimpse of how their characters would look after the big new graphical overhaul is implemented this year.
May. 16, 2024
Hit D&D podcast The Adventure Zone returns to comics with new graphic novel The Suffering Game
Get an exclusive first look inside the new book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Podcasting siblings the McElroy brothers (Justin, Travis, and Griffin) have been running their Actual Play showThe Adventure Zonefor a decade now. In the podcast the trio and their father Clint play Dungeons & Dragons in real time - with a healthy dose of irreverent humor.
May. 16, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2 producers says reduced episode count for the Game of Thrones prequel wasn’t their choice
Season 3 is currently being mapped out too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. House of the Dragon season 2is just around the corner, aswe recently got an epic new look at its main trailer. However, there will be some changes for the Game of Thrones prequel this time around asit has fewer episodes this time around. Unlike the 10-episode run of the first season of the fantasy epic, the second outing only has eight episodes.
May. 16, 2024
How to get sheep in Manor Lords
Farming Manor Lords sheep needs a few hidden things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting and farming Manor Lords sheep should be easy, but it turns out it’s not as simple as building them a nice field and farm so you can get their wool. Building a sheep farm is certainly the first step, there are several additional steps required to get the sheep onto the farm once you’ve built it.
May. 16, 2024
How to unlock Masterworking in Diablo 4
Masterworking in Diablo 4 is an endgame activity unlocked via the Pit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masterworking in Diablo 4 provides a way to increase the affixes you have on each piece of gear, though you won’t be able to access it until the endgame. By following the process you can incrementally improve the stats by a percentage as your work through each rank of Masterworking, taking you through the higher levels ofDiablo 4.
May. 16, 2024
I can't wear the best armor in RPGs because it makes me feel like an idiot – now I've rejected Fashion Souls and embraced the schlub meta
Opinion | When it comes to dressing up in RPGs, I like a +5 bonus to my Just A Normal Guy stat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is it just me, or is there something very satisfying about dressing your character in an RPG like whatever that world’s equivalent of a normal person is? Speaking personally, unless the penalty for ignoring optimization is completely brutal, I’m going into fights in whatever the setting’s equivalent of jeans and flannel is, stats be damned.
May. 16, 2024
Is it just me, or do boxing movies hit harder than the sport itself?
A Total Film writer on why a cinema seat is better than a ringside one… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most sporting films can’t hope to match the appeal of the thing itself – football being the most obvious example. But while the best boxing movies are unmissable, it’s increasingly hard to justify the sport’s existence at all. Paying people to hurt each other is unconscionable and watching the process panders to our very worst instincts.
May. 16, 2024
Jaws and Hitchcock's Psycho inspired new horror movie The Strangers: Chapter 1, as director explains its lack of gore
Exclusive: The Strangers: Chapter 1 director Renny Harlin explains why the movie keeps it light on the blood for a very good reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror fans may get a shock when going to see The Strangers: Chapter 1 in theaters, not because of the killer trio, albeit they are scary, but the general lack of blood and gore.
May. 16, 2024
Lego and Wizards of the Coast tell us how Red Dragon's Tale went from dream to reality
Interview | The adventure behind making Lego’s D&D set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Literally making your dreams come true is rare, but Lucas Bolt is an exception to the rule. He did exactly that with a Lego D&D design he submitted following the company’s open call for ideas, and now his suggestion is an actual, real-life kit you can put together.
May. 16, 2024
Manor Lords publisher had "some wild hopes," but after 2 million sales the city builder has smashed every expectation
“We had some pretty optimistic expectations and even some wild hopes,” but Manor Lords is smashing every one of them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In just under three weeks, Manor Lords has now exceeded two million copies sold, beating its publisher’s wildest expectations. “It’s been wonderful to see so many players give Manor Lords a try,” Tim Bender, CEO of publisher Hooded Horse, says in a press release.
May. 16, 2024
Marvel declares Storm the "most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage" as she gets her own X-Men solo title
“Earth’s Mightiest Mutant” Storm is getting her own solo title this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starting this October, Storm is takingher new position on the Avengersand parlaying that into her own solo series as the “most prominent, most respected and most powerful mutant on the world stage,” taking her place as a solo hero alongside the likes of Captain America and Iron Man.
May. 16, 2024
Microsoft announces new Activision studio working on a new "narrative-based" IP just over a week after shuttering four teams
Activision’s Elsewhere Entertainment is made up of former The Last of Us, Uncharted, and The Witcher devs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft-ownedActivisionhas announced a brand-new studio nine days afterMicrosoft shut down several of its Bethesda studiosincluding Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks. In a newblog post, Activision revealed Elsewhere Entertainment, a new standalone internal studio working “exclusively” on a new “narrative-based IP and genre-defining AAA franchise.
May. 16, 2024
My favorite show of 2023 is getting a second chance at alien life on Netflix
Opinion | Scavengers Reign isn’t quite dead yet, nor should it be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s good news and bad news. The bad news is that Scavengers Reign, the wildly imaginative sci-fi animated series that is basically an alien nature documentary with humans screwing it all up, has been canceled after a single season on Max. The good news is that Netflix is bringing the first season to its streaming service on May 31 – andcould reportedly pick it up for a second.
May. 16, 2024
Netflix hit 3 Body Problem gets renewed until it reaches "epic conclusion" – but the streamer won’t say how many seasons that will take
3 Body Problem is back for “all new episodes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 3 Body Problem, the adaptation of Cixin Liu’s trilogy of sci-fi novels, will finish its story on Netflix. As revealed during Netflix’s Upfront presentation, the streamer has ordered an unknown number of “all-new episodes” to bring the show – which stars Jovan Adepo, John Bradley, Eiza Gonzalez, Benedict Wong, and more – to a close.
May. 16, 2024
New Netflix anime movie Ultraman: Rising comes from a nearly 25-year-old idea from its director: "I never thought there would be any way I could get the rights to the characters"
Exclusive: Ultraman: Rising director talks to SFX magazine about the decades-old origin behind the Netflix anime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultraman may be unfamiliar to some but, to many in Japan, the alien superhero - first introduced in 1966’s Ultra Q – is an icon. That decades-long history has spawned countless TV shows, movies, and video games. It even inspired director Shannon Tindle to come up with his own original idea, one that would become the basis for a new Netflix movie almost a quarter of a century later.
May. 16, 2024
New Netflix anime trailer shows the only thing harder than protecting humanity is raising a kaiju
Ultraman: Rising hits Netflix next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Ultraman: Rising has arrived. The upcoming Netflix anime movie, directed by Shannon Tindle in his feature debut, is based on the popular Japanese sci-fi franchise of the same name. The trailer is filled with fighter jets, explosives, and fire-breathing dragons, but the biggest challenge for Ultraman is becoming the accidental guardian of the cutest kaiju we’ve ever seen.
May. 16, 2024
Prime Day Steam Deck deals 2024: the best discounts still live
Prime Day Steam Deck discounts are still live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Day Steam Deck deals continue to offer some great savings, even after the safe has ended. There have been plenty of offers sighted already over the past few days that are sure to tempt handheld gamers, with big savings on accessories such as docks, headsets, protective cases, and even memory cards.
May. 16, 2024
Quick, the Pokemon Twilight Masquerade booster box just hit its lowest price
The set isn’t even out yet, so that’s pretty good going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can get your hands on 36 Pokemon Twilight Masquerade booster packs for their lowest-ever price if you move fast – and the set isn’t even out yet. The massive booster box has been discounted by an impressive 17% ahead of the May 24 Pokemon Twilight Masquerade release date, and if price comparison software is anything to go by, the bundle has never been cheaper.
May. 16, 2024
Return to Silent Hill first look unveils the Silent Hill 2 adaptation’s game-accurate take on Pyramid Head
Return to Silent Hill will reboot the film franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill 2 isreturning to consoles for a remakethis year, but that’s not the only place where you’ll find Pyramid Head stalking the corridors of the sleepy Maine town. Yes, Silent Hill is heading back to cinemas with Return to Silent Hill and, fittingly, the movie’s first look is that of the franchise’s iconic creature.
May. 16, 2024
Rob Liefeld promises he's retiring from Deadpool for real this time, but not before teaming him up with some incredibly obscure Marvel characters
Have you ever wanted to see Rob Liefeld draw Crystar, the Crystal Warrior? Now’s your chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rob Liefeld is returning to his most famous co-creation, Deadpool, for one last go round this summer, and he’s keying in on the vibes of the Merc With a Mouth’s big MCU movie debutDeadpool & Wolverineby paring up Wade Wilson with a different Marvel character in each of Deadpool Team-Up’s five issues.
May. 16, 2024
Roguelike witchcraft from a master’s spellbook: in Edge 398, Supergiant explains the secret sorcery behind its first-ever sequel, Hades II
“Telling a story from a different point of view was the starting point for so much of what was exciting to us about this game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As many an indie-game developerhas already attested– Hades II’s stealth launch into Early Access caught a lot of people off-guard. But then why not start as you mean to go on?
May. 16, 2024
Solo dev behind breakout Metroidvania hit Animal Well says his game has 256 encounters, but he had to cut at least 500 of them during development
“Designing a Metroidvania is a lot harder than designing a linear platformer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview with Edge Magazine, Basso was asked about how he crafted the game’s intricate world, in which every room feels so carefully placed that swapping a single one could bring the whole thing crashing down. In response, he said that “I think designing a Metroidvania is a lot harder than designing, say, a linear platformer where you can load the stages, or even a Metroidvania where you have loading sections between different sub-maps.
May. 16, 2024
Summer Game Fest confirms GTA 6 publisher, Xbox, and PlayStation will all be in attendance during next month's show
Get ready for plenty of excitement from June 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Summer Game Fest, the event that seems destined to fill the E3-shaped hole in our hearts, has confirmed a huge list of attendees for its show next month. The first wave of partner announcements includesGTA 6publisher 2K (with some fansspeculating that some new details on Rockstar’s next game might not be far away, even if we’re far from guaranteed another look).
May. 16, 2024
The Acolyte producers tease that the show is different to what we've ever seen before, but "still utterly Star Wars in its essence"
Exclusive: The Acolyte will be something all new for Star Wars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolytelooks like something all new for Star Wars. For one thing, it’s the first live-action series to be set during the High Republic era of theStar Wars timeline– but that’s not the only way it’s shaking up the galaxy far, far away.
May. 16, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner's pitch for the Star Wars show was so great, Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy cried
Exclusive: The Acolyte showrunners also tease the franchise’s best action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyteis shaping up to be a unique entry in the Star Wars saga, and its initial pitch by showrunner Leslye Headland makes that very clear – as well as being so powerful it had the room in tears. “Leslye said it wasFrozenmeetsKill Billin Star Wars,” producer Rayne Roberts tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover.
May. 16, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 first images have left game fans worried about the timeline of the HBO show
Might certain flashbacks be shown chronologically instead? Some Reddit users seem to think so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains fairly mild spoilers for The Last of Us: Part 2. If you haven’t played the game, and don’t want to knowanythingthat happens, turn back now! HBO has finally revealed thefirst look at The Last of Us season 2, and one of the images has already sparked debate amongst fans of the games.
May. 16, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 leaked footage reveals another key location from the games
Ellie and Dina saddle up in Seattle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Footage from the British Columbia set ofHBO’sThe Last of Us season 2has been leaked revealing a key location from Part 2 of the games. In the video, posted onTwitter, we can see Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and love interest Dina (Isabela Merced) riding on horseback in a post-apocalyptic city full of overgrown greenery and abandoned buildings.
May. 16, 2024
The most popular Netflix show ever finally gets a return month, courtesy of its star
Squid Game season 2 is coming this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally know whenSquid Game season 2is hitting Netflix, thanks to its star. Lee Jung-jae, who plays Gi-hun, gave an update toBusiness Insideron when the show would be returning. “It will be released in December,” he revealed. So far, not much is known about the new season of the hit show, but there are a few first look photos to help with the wait.
May. 16, 2024
Twisters storms onto the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a fresh look as the iconic 90s disaster movie returns for a ‘new chapter’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and they promise a serious weather event this summer as the ultimate 90s disaster movie twists again. Twisters stars man of the moment Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos as a new generation of cyclone rangers, who can be seen on the covers of the new issue which is landing on shelves on Thursday, May 23, with subscribers due to receive their copies shortly.
May. 16, 2024
Upcoming horror trilogy The Strangers will answer some burning questions from the 2008 original and bring fans closure, says director
Exclusive: Director Renny Harlin confirms The Strangers Trilogy will answer long-awaited questions from the original and reveal more about the killer trio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Offering a new take on a beloved horror movie is no easy feat. When reimagining the 2008 flick The Strangers, director Renny Harlin knew he was “going to be judged against the original film,” but hopes his upcoming The Strangers Trilogy will not only honor the original, but also answer some long-awaited burning questions.
May. 16, 2024
Where to find Diablo 4 Helltide events and how they work
The Helltide in Diablo 4 regularly appears across Sanctuary, so here’s what you need to know about it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Helltides used to be much more difficult to access as they were restricted to World Tier 3 and above, but thanks to changes introduced in the last couple of seasons they are now easily accessible to everyone no matter what difficulty level you’ve chosen.
May. 16, 2024
Where to pre-order Assassin’s Creed Shadows
Assassin’s Creed Shadows is available this November, here’s where to pre-order it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows pre-orders are officially live now that we’ve seen the game’s first cinematic trailer that harkens back to the original entries in the series. We’ve known about AC “Codename Red” for a while now, but we now know there will be dual protagonists, a mixture of stealth and samurai gameplay, and a beautiful Japanese setting to explore.
May. 16, 2024
GTA 6 officially launches fall 2025, dispelling rumors of a potential delay
Publisher Take-Two has confirmed the Grand Theft Auto 6 release window When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the last Take-Two financial report, CEO Strauss Zelnick saidRockstar is “seeking perfection” for GTA 6 and will release it when it’s “optimized creatively.” Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Everything in the GTA Online Agents of Sabotage update
May. 15, 2024
"This is Diablo 4 as it should have originally been released": Blizzard's action-RPG continues its very uneven trajectory with huge praise for Season 4
We’re so back, this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 4has just gone live, and it looks like yet another redemption story for Blizzard’s ongoing ARPG. Diablo 4has been a tale of peaks and valleys since launch last year. The game launched to player and critical acclaim, before everything went up in the smoke with some contentious pre-Season 1 changes.
May. 15, 2024
A John Wick 4 spin-off movie starring Donnie Yen's Caine is in the works
It’s the second spin-off in the Wick universe thus far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another John Wick spin-off is in the works, this time centered on Donnie Yen’s blind assassin. Caine is the secondary antagonist ofJohn Wick: Chapter 4, having been sent to kill John by Vince Bisset de Gramont (Bill Skarsgard). This marks the second John Wick spin-off, the first being John Wick Presents: Ballerina starring Ana de Armas.
May. 15, 2024
After a bumpy road, the long-awaited Mortal Kombat 2 finally has a release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “To be clear, release dates are not picked solely on how long a movie is in post-production,” hetweetedfollowing the announcement. “There are numerous factors that come into play such as competitive releases, the studio’s slate, marketing focus, audience availability, etc, etc, as well as availability of IMAX screens.” Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
May. 15, 2024
After a string of poorly-received patches, Helldivers 2 dev confirms test servers are being discussed
But Arrowhead won’t say what the servers could feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2dev has revealed there’s talks of a “test server” for the shooter, in the wake of several panned updates to the game. It’s been a bit of rocky road for Helldivers 2 of late. Earlier this month saw thewidely-hated PSN account linking mandate, which came with a boatload of negative review scores from players andHelldivers 2 being delisted from 170 digital storefrontsaround the world.
May. 15, 2024
All Star Wars Outlaws planets and worlds
Star Wars Outlaws has five planets and worlds for Kay Vess to visit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws planets and worlds all have something unique to offer as you explore. There are five locations in total, each with some surrounding Space to fly around in and explore, as well as the surface. Once you reach a certain point in the story you’ll be able to travel between four of them freely, freeroaming to find various resources, challenges and missions.
May. 15, 2024
Amid rave reviews and 200,000 sales, Idle Stardew Valley-style farming sim dev can hardly believe their success: "I'm only now realizing how life-changing this is"
Rusty’s Retirement is a certified hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of adorable Stardew Valley-style farming sim says that they’re “just coming to terms” with their smash success. Last month, Jordan Morris releasedRusty’s Retirement, an idle farming game. Sitting at the bottom (or side) of your screen, the game largely plays itself, but in your role as farm supervisor, you can instruct Rusty to plant crops or build new structures.
May. 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows has a grappling hook to let its shinobi character reach places its samurai can't
Naoe can “take a much more vertical approach” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadowshas the one tool every video game needs: a grappling hook. But only one of its two protagonists can make use of the item to reach new areas. The game’stwo protagonists each have some “clear advantages”- samurai Yasuke is great at fighting, while shinobi Naoe is better at stealth and parkour.
May. 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows is making a big change to the series' iconic towers to encourage you to explore its open-world Japan
Rather than specific objective markers, there will just be highlighted areas to explore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After last year’s Mirage returned to series roots with a linear design,Assassin’s Creed Shadowsreverts to the series' modern open-world format, but it’s making a significant change to a series mainstay: the climbable synchronization towers. New and longtime Assassin’s Creed fans - and even justUbisoftfans generally - will be well familiar with these towers.
May. 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows trailer unveils dual protagonists - one the first Black Samurai in Japanese history, the other a Shinobi
Yasuke and Naoe lead the new adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows' debut reveal trailer is here, and it shows off two main characters including the first Black Samurai in Japanese history, a Kansai-based map, and a November 15 release date. You can catch the full reveal trailer for Shadows, until recently known as Assassin’s Creed Red, just below.
May. 15, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows' dual protagonists each have their own "clear advantages" in stealth and combat, "even if they can do a bit of both"
Naoe and Yasuke are two very different heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows' dual protagonists Naoe and Yasuke are each purpose-built for different functions, letting you switch between stealth and combat-oriented gameplay depending on the situation and your playstyle. Following thebig reveal of Ubisoft’s new open-world game Assassin’s Creed Shadows, which is based in feudal Japan, the studio released a dedicated video showcasing the game’s dual protagonists and their unique talents.
May. 15, 2024
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more hit the beach on DC's fun - and only slightly thirsty - 2024 swimsuit covers
Does Bruce Wayne really wear Bat-Speedos? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Action Comics #1068 Frank Cho’s cover for Action Comics #1068 sees DC’s trinity surfing into action, while still in their full outfits. You can pick the issue up on August 14. Olivier Coipel’s variant cover for Batman #151 is notable for the revelation that Bruce Wayne owns at least one pair of Bat-branded Speedos.
May. 15, 2024
Best Meta Quest accessories 2024: upgrade your VR loadout
Jazz up your VR headset with the best Meta Quest accessories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Meta Quest accessories will help make your headset a bit comfier or make it last longer. Sometimes, they’ll help keep your VR gaming session in your own ears, or even put your headset on display and keep it charged. There are loads of devices you can get to make your VR loadout better, and we’re here to help you find them.
May. 15, 2024
Yes, Black Widow still has her symbiote - and that means she must choose a side when Venom War breaks out
Venom War: Venomous is a new three-issue limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is launching a new symbiote saga this August with Venom War by writer Al Ewing and artist Iban Coello, which sees Eddie Brock and his son Dylan face off to finally determine who will be the “one true Venom”. A number of additional comics will be spinning out of this epic focusing on different characters caught up in the conflict - and we’ve got the first look at one of them right here.
May. 15, 2024
Daredevil star Charlie Cox hopes he can continue playing the superhero for another 10 years
“Hopefully we’ve got another 10 years in us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Marvel fans, Daredevil star Charlie Cox isn’t going anywhere as he hopes he can continue to portray the famous superhero for another decade. “There will definitely come a time where I am not able to do it anymore, but for right now, [we’ll] just keep doing the best job we can and loving it,” Cox toldDeadlineatDisney’s recent Upfronts presentation.
May. 15, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies sent Jonathan Groff six key episodes to watch ahead of his debut
Exclusive: Mindhunter star Jonathan Groff tells us all about his introduction to Doctor Who When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jonathan Groff may be most familiar to fans of the wildly different Mindhunter andFrozen, but you’re about to see another side to the star in Doctor Who. He’ll soon be appearing in an upcoming season 1 episode titled ‘Rogue’ alongside Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor and Millie Gibson’s Ruby.
May. 15, 2024
Doctor Who team say filming season 1's "apocalyptic" finale was an "emotional ride every day"
Exclusive | Showrunner Russell T Davies and his cast tease that we won’t be prepared for this season’s conclusion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new season ofDoctor Whomay haveonly just started, but the show’s team are already warning fans that they need to start emotionally preparing themselves for the upcoming finale. Little is known about the double bill conclusion whichconsists of episodes ‘The Legend of Ruby Sunday’ and ‘Empire of Death’,but those titles alone are ominous.
May. 15, 2024
Does Star Wars Outlaws have co-op or multiplayer?
Star Wars Outlaws doesn’t have multiplayer or cooperative online play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws doesn’t have co op, multiplayer or online options, with the game a single player-only experience and no indication we’ll see any change to that in the future. We’ll go into further detail below about what informationUbisofthas released about the game, but for those who want the details up front - this is a single player game and no more.
May. 15, 2024
Don’t wait for Prime Day, the M1 iPad Air just crashed to a record-low price
Grab the M1 iPad Air for just $399 at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It happens every time new iPads hit the shelves, but I’ve never seen it happen like this before. The previous generation iPad Air has taken a massive price cut at Amazon today, and while we’re used to seeing heavy discounts on older models once the new kids are on the block this is a seriously impressive saving.
May. 15, 2024
Dune prequel series set 10,000 years before Denis Villeneuve’s epic gets its first trailer
The trailer for Dune: Prophecy is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Streaming service Max has released the first trailer for its upcoming Dune TV series, titled Dune: Prophecy, which is set 10,000 years before the birth of Paul Atreides and Denis Villeneuve’s two movies. The trailer opens with a vast look at the universe before honing in on a group of women all dressed in black sat in occult fashion in a circle.
May. 15, 2024
Elden Ring publisher Bandai Namco responds after ex-employee arrested for embezzling nearly $4 million by selling a whopping 4,400 mobile devices over 7 years
Bandai originally filed a civil proceeding against the individual last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ex-employee ofElden RingpublisherBandai Namcohas been arrested for embezzling a shocking ¥600 million over the course of seven years - all from selling 4,400 mobile devices. Later that same year in November, a judgment was finalized in favor of Bandai Namco, meaning the company had effectively won the civil proceedings against its former employee.
May. 15, 2024
Fallout 4 Crucible guide and how to get Ballistic Fiber
Where to find the Ballistic Fiber needed for the Crucible quest in Fallout 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 4 Crucible quest needs ballistic fiber and it’s almost certainly why you’re looking for help, unless you already have plenty sitting around. The bulk of this quest is fairly easy - go to Saugus Ironworks, kill everyone, and pick up the heavy incinerator reward.
May. 15, 2024
Fantastic Four star teases his mysterious character is from the comics, and Marvel fans think they've worked it out
Paul Walter Hauser can’t say much When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the new actors joining Marvel’sFantastic Fourmovie has shared some insight into their character, without really revealing much. Cobra Kai star Paul Walter Hauser is set to join the MCU filmalongside the likes of Joseph Quinn and Pedro Pascal. “I know what that question is leading to, which is the answer as to which character I’m to play,” he laughed when he was quizzed byScreen Rantrecently.
May. 15, 2024
First look at Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey in The Last of Us season 2 teases Joel and Ellie's emotional confrontation at the barn dance – and we're already crying
The hit HBO video game adaptation will return to our screens next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We officially have our first look atThe Last of Us season 2which shows the return of Pedro Pascal’s Joel and Bella Ramsey’s Ellie. The tweet also reconfirmed that the season is currently in production and will be releasing on streaming service Max next year.
May. 15, 2024
First teaser for Marvel's Ironheart series sees Riri Williams pinching parts to build her super suit – and confirms 2025 release date
See you next year! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toIGN,the clip, though notably brief, showed a frustrated Riri (Dominique Thorne, reprising her role fromBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever) stealing tech parts and tinkering with her homemade Iron Man-esque super suit. The publication goes on to suggest that it highlightswhenthe show will be set: right before Riri is kicked out of MIT for pinching bits and pieces around campus, a storyline lifted straight from the comics.
May. 15, 2024
First trailer for Marvel's Daredevil: Born Again has been secretly shown, featuring glimpses of returning characters and the hero back in his iconic suit
Matt Murdock is so back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer forDisneyPlus’ Daredevil reboot has been secretly shown behind closed doors before its public release and offers a peek at the original show’s best characters including Matt Murdock back in his iconic suit. According toIGN, the new trailer for the upcoming TV show, titledDaredevil: Born Again, opens with star Charlie Cox back in the infamous red Daredevil suit while his voice plays in the background, saying: “The entire system is against you… it’s often David vs.
May. 15, 2024
Fortnite Sports Cars: Where to find the Whiplash vehicles
Sports Cars in Fortnite, aka the Whiplash, are required to complete many of the Dummy’s Joyride quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Sports Cars are one of the few vehicles currently remaining in the battle royale, though you may not have heard them being referred to by that name before. Sports Cars are the angular Whiplash vehicles that have been around for a long time, though when you enter one now it transforms into whichever Car design you’ve configured within your locker.
May. 15, 2024
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga review - "George Miller has done it again with a prequel that finds new ways to surprise"
This action franchise set in sun-blasted sandscapes is evergreen. A special place in Valhalla awaits George Miller. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Fury Road, the fourth instalment in Miller’s franchise (which dates back to 1979’s DIY Ozploitation classic Mad Max), had a lean-machine plot threading its outrageous vehicular mayhem.
May. 15, 2024
Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion review: “All the greatness, condensed”
While it has some massive shoes to fill, Gloomhaven: Jaws of the Lion expertly manages to pull back on size and scope without sacrificing anything in the way of style and substance. 30 hours of exciting encounters with in-depth combat system High-quality components with gorgeous art Lots to enjoy but not too much to handle Could benefit from a true solo mode (Intentionally) has less content and is less complex than the original Gloomhaven
May. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO wants the galactic war to last "forever" even if Arrowhead has to "sunset" the game in the far future and the devs have to make an AI game master
“We don’t want to screw you guys over” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2studio hopes to keep the game going forever, even if the developers are eventually forced to move on. In a recent exchange on the game’s official Discord server, Johan Pilestedt, CEO of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Studios, was asked a question: Would players in regions where the game is currently unavailable for purchase due to thePSN account-linking controversyever lose access to Helldivers 2 if they already own it?
May. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev threatens to make the hardest difficulties even harder: "I think we might have some things in store for the players who coast through everything"
Is that Difficulty 10 I smell? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An offhand comment from one ofHelldivers 2’sno-doubt exhausted community managershas struck fear into the hearts of players who are already struggling with the game’s highest difficulties (read: me). It sounds like the game may crank things even higher for the truly masochistic divers out there. Ironically, this discussion was kickstarted by chatter over thebugged, updated, and now soon-to-be-reverted spawn ratesfor enemy patrols.
May. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 will revert enemy spawn rates after player outcry, but it's been "so hectic" that it'll take some time to fix
Arrowhead will divert resources to fixing the issue properly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is reverting recent changes that had solo players overwhelmed by huge enemy hordes. Last month,a Helldivers 2 patch tweaked enemy spawn ratesfor squads that had less than maximum players. The fewer players in a squad, the more enemy patrols would effectively appear, and at the time this appeared to be hugely punishing for solo players, and even squads where one player just happened to drop out.
May. 15, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush receives a "final patch" after Xbox closed the studio while physical editions are still incoming
Microsoft closed developer Tango Gameworks just last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hi-Fi Rush has received one “final patch” to address some lingering issues. Microsoft shut down developer Tango Gameworksalongside three other studios last week, but the team’s beloved rhythm action still got another patch earlier today, presumably from a skeleton crew left over from Tango’s staff.
May. 15, 2024
How the systems in Marvel's Midnight Suns and XCOM 2 influenced Jake Solomon's next-gen life sim
Interview | “There’s no hit point bars, there’s no damage, but there’s still ways to make it meaningful” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Midnight Sunsand XCOM 2 may be among thebest strategy gamesaround, but they also have something else in common: bond systems. Midnight Suns presents you with the chance to strike up friendships with famous figures from the Marvel Universe, while XCOM 2 measures the developing relationships between soldiers as they fight together.
May. 15, 2024
IF review: "John Krasinski's twee tale is long on imagination but sadly short on ingenuity"
A celebration of fantasy friends, Krasinski’s twee tale is long on imagination but sadly short on ingenuity. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. After the basement-bear horrors ofImaginary, along comes John Krasinski’s more family-friendly ode to childhood fantasy. Warm and well-intentioned but frankly sappy, IF centres on Bea (Cailey Fleming), a tween who lost her mother in early childhood and is now bravely facing her father’s upcoming heart surgery.
May. 15, 2024
In a first for dying consoles, Microsoft is giving Xbox 360 games deep discounts before digital purchases end for good
Xbox aims to bring you “as many repriced games as possible before the end of July” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, players began to notice that a selection of Xbox 360 games had suddenly gotten deep discounts on the console Marketplace, and nowMicrosofthas confirmed that these are last-chance price drops intended to give players one final shot at these games before the store shuts down.
May. 15, 2024
It seems like James Gunn's DCU is planning a new movie every year as Supergirl lands 2026 release date
Kara is flying into theaters soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not yet clear how closely it will stick to the source material, but that story follows Supergirl as she travels through the galaxy with her dog Krypto to escape Superman’s shadow. On her journey, she encounters an alien woman who is on a mission of revenge.
May. 15, 2024
Leaked Assassin's Creed Shadows details point to dual protagonists, potentially including Yasuke, Japan's first black samurai
Both are supposedly on the hunt for revenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Information aboutAssassin’s Creed Shadow’s(previously Codename Red) protagonists may have been leaked prior to the game’s cinematic trailer debut. Assassin’s Creed has always been particularly prone to leakage - even from publisherUbisoft, who just made an oopsie andpotentially revealed the game’s release date- and the series' first trip to Feudal Japan is no different.
May. 15, 2024
Lord of the Rings' corporate owners know that you "have to respect" the books, but after Gollum, says that "not everything is going to hit it out of the park"
Tales of the Shire and Amazon Games' MMO are next up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group, the company that bought the entirety of Middle-Earth, has a strategy for licensed Lord of the Rings games but reckons “not everything is going to hit it out of the park.” Embracer seeks to expand the already expansive Middle-Earth universe with more haste than the Nazgul search for Hobbits, with plans set for more live-action films starting witha standalone Hunt For Gollum flick, following the failed Gollum game.
May. 15, 2024
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes review: "Totally engrossing, effortlessly stylish, and one of the best puzzle games of 2024"
Lorelei and the Laser Eyes is an intricate puzzle box of interconnected parts. At times it can feel overwhelming, but ultimately this stylish noir’s captivating puzzle design anthology and spellbinding story feels like an entirely new and contemporary kind of puzzle game. Endlessly inventive puzzle design that all seamlessly interconnect An intriguing story that blurs timelines, dreams, and illusions that’ll grip you from beginning to end Black and white art style and surrealist visuals are effortlessly stylish
May. 15, 2024
Manor Lords player figures out how to hack food production and "put out a ton" - just surround your massive vegetable patches with huge corpse pits
Hey, free fertilizer! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One aspect of Manor Lords' successful launch that I wasn’t quite expecting is the scientific detail in which the city-builder’s players are approaching its farming systems. Perhaps no-one, however, has taken things as far as a player who’s worked out how to maximize growing space by using some carefully arranged graves.
May. 15, 2024
Meet the new hero of Helldivers 2: Dremskiy, a player kicked despite insisting "Im frend," who now has a full Steam friends list after even PlayStation shared the love
Dremskiy have frend now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arocky run of balance patches and technical issueshasn’t stopped theHelldivers 2community from being wholesome as hell, as evidenced by the recent outpouring of support for a sad-looking player named Dremskiy, who is now every Helldiver’s friend. The Dremskiy saga, as future historians will call it, started on May 13 when, as manymemeshavedocumented, screenshots emerged of a text chat conversation between Dremskiy and another player named Tolga.
May. 15, 2024
Netflix’s Terminator anime series looks like Ghost in the Shell meets James Cameron’s classic movie in first look images
Terminator Zero has got a release date too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared the first look at itsnew anime series based in the Terminator universe, and it looks stunning. Terminator Zero is created and executive produced by Mattson Tomlin (who’ll soon be co-writing The Batman 2) and is set in the world of James Cameron’s franchise.
May. 15, 2024
New D&D Player's Handbook art is a promising start to the game's big update
It features surprising deep cuts from across the game’s history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new D&D Player’s Handbook cover is out in the wild, along with a dragon’s hoard of artwork from inside. Whereas previous editions of the book showed off nameless adventurers, this version of the D&D Player’s Handbook depicts established heroes from across the game’s 50-year history.
May. 15, 2024
New Wicked trailer takes us back to the Emerald City as Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba goes up against Jeff Goldblum's Wizard of Oz
Friendship, romance, and danger… Oh my! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full-length trailer for Wicked is here, promising an emotional roller coaster through the world of Oz. Ashort teaser was released back in February, but this new clip gives us a much better look at director Jon M. Chu’s big-screen take on the hit Broadway and West End musical (which is in turn based on the novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire).
May. 15, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2 isn't the only handheld Nvidia is apparently planning to power
Jensen is allegedly “frustrated” with Nintendo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FreshNvidiahandheld rumors are making the rounds, and this time they tie to a potential partnership with a company that isn’t Nintendo. Both parties are allegedly working on a SoC designed with portable PCs in mind, but there’s a good chance it’ll feel more like a Steam Deck than something like theAsusROG Ally orLenovoLegion GO.
May. 15, 2024
Palworld dev "hates" seeing the survival game pitted against Helldivers 2 "in pursuit of 2010 era 'console war' updoot farming"
“Think of all the time you could have been gaming instead of doing… this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was confirmed this week that Helldivers 2 – which is only playable on PC and PS5 – is officiallySony Interactive Entertainment’s fastest-selling game of all time. With over 12 million units sold since its release in February, it’s smashed through the record previously held by Santa Monica Studio’s God of War Ragnarok, in what’s no doubt an enormous achievement for Arrowhead Game Studios.
May. 15, 2024
Peter Jackson says The Lord of the Rings Gollum movie explores territory "we didn't have time to cover" in the original trilogy
“It’s too soon to know who will cross his path, but suffice to say we will take our lead from Professor Tolkien” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Therecently announced Lord of the Rings Gollum moviewill cover parts of the titular former hobbit’s backstory that the filmmakers didn’t have time to delve into in the original trilogy. Speaking toDeadline, Peter Jackson, director of the original Lord of the Rings trilogy and producer on the Gollum adapt, said theupcoming moviewill give fans a look at Sméagol’s backstory and other parts of his story that the filmmakers only now have the time to explore.
May. 15, 2024
Playing Elden Ring becomes a sweaty workout with this 7ft Greatsword peripheral that acts like "a very complicated Wiimote"
“I’m not going to lie, my arms are hurting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “That means every heavy swing my character does in-game is activated by a heavy swing that I do in real life,” YouTuber SuperLouis64 explains in his video. “And y’all, I’m not going to lie, my arms are hurting.” “When I was a kid, video games used to come with some really bad and some really cool peripherals,” the creator continues, referencing the fun ones (Dance Dance Evolution’s pad) and the questionable ones (the Power Glove, 1989’s hottest accessory for two whole days.
May. 15, 2024
Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne joins Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot in mystery role
Could Natasha Lyonne’s mystery role be directly connected to the Fantastic Four movie’s other recent mystery castings? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studiosis filling out the cast for its upcomingFantastic Four MCU reboot film, with Russian Doll and Poker Face star Natasha Lyonne as the latest actor to tag in for the currently filming movie in an unnamed role, as reported byDeadline.
May. 15, 2024
Pouring fuel on the Nier 3 fires, series producer says several Automata leads have reunited for a new game that "might be Nier" but also "might not be Nier"
The gang is back together, for…something When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three Nier Automata leads have been working on a project that “might be Nier,” but also “might not be Nier.” As first reported byGematsu, the latest Famitsu Weekly issue features a conversation between formerCapcomproducer Hiroyuki Kobayashi and Nier series producer Yosuke Saito. The latter has producer credits across the Nier, Dragon Quest, Final Fantasy, and Star Ocean series' for both PlatinumGames andSquare Enix.
May. 15, 2024
Rockstar co-founder and former GTA lead Dan Houser is making an "open-world action-adventure game" of his own at his new studio
Why yes, that does sound a bit like GTA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dan Houser, one of Rockstar’s co-founders and the former lead writer (among other roles) on both Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption,announced a new studio called Absurd Ventures last year. We now know at least one concrete thing that the studio, proudly dedicated to making “weird shit from desperate people,” is working on, and yes, it’s a game that sounds a bit like GTA on paper.
May. 15, 2024
Someone, protect me from Hellblade 2's unbelievably impressive photo mode and its moveable light bulbs
Letting us illuminate the game’s many dark corners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2releases next week, but even before getting my hands on the trippy action sequel, I already know its photo mode is going to swallow up hours of my life. DeveloperNinja Theory has been sharing tidbits from its upcoming Viking epic every dayin the lead-up to launch, and today, we were treated to a peek at its photo mode.
May. 15, 2024
Sting director says he's "kind of remaking Alien" with the giant spider horror movie
Exclusive: Kiah Roache-Turner also tells SFX magazine about his Steven Spielberg inspirations, from Duel to Jurassic Park When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given that it’s about a giant murderous spider, new horror movie Sting has been understandably compared to the likes of Eight Legged Freaks and Arachnophobia. For writer-director Kiah Roache-Turner, though, it’s more like one of the most iconic sci-fi movies of all time: Alien.
May. 15, 2024
The 32 greatest summer blockbusters
When the sun feels hot, these are the movies that keep us cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s just something about the long, dog days of summer that makes it the perfect time to go see a movie. While great movies come out any time of the year, the summertime has long been coveted by Hollywood studios to release all of their biggest and most expensive crowd-pleasers of the year.
May. 15, 2024
The Acolyte will be a gateway to Star Wars – and you "don’t need to know anything" about the franchise to watch it
Exclusive: The Acolyte producers say you don’t have to do any homework to watch the Star Wars show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You don’t need to know anything about Star Wars to watch the new TV showThe Acolyte, at least according to its producers Rayne Roberts and Simon Emanuel. Speaking toSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover, the pair opened up about making an interplanetary detective drama.
May. 15, 2024
The Assassin's Creed Shadows map might have already been teased, with codebreakers solving a cipher to reveal a potential link to Kyoto and Osaka
That sure does look like part of Kansai When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Shadows might have already revealed its world map, via ciphered numbers posted on Twitter. Just earlier this week,UbisoftannouncedAssassin’s Creed Red had been renamed to Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and a full reveal for the game is coming later today, May 15. Since then, the mainAssassin’s Creed Twitter accounthas been having a bit of fun with its followers, inputting a series of numbers that have been continually expanding and updating over the past two days.
May. 15, 2024
The Assassin's Creed Shadows open-world map is about the same size as Origin's Egypt, but exists on a more realistic scale because Ubisoft "really wanted the mountains to feel like mountains"
Prepare for a climb When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview withIGN, creative director Jonathan Dumont offered a little extra about theAssassin’s Creed Shadows map, which takes up a chunk of 16th-century Japan. According to that interview, the region is about the same size as Origins' chunk of ancient Egypt, but it’s based on a more realistic scale.
May. 15, 2024
The Strangers: Chapter 1 might "deal with the same premise" as the original, but its sequels shed light on some unanswered questions from the 2008 horror movie
Exclusive: Director Renny Harlin explains how The Strangers: Chapter 1 continues the original 2008 movie’s story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bringing back classic horror franchises seems to be all the rage nowadays, and the next filmmaker to do so with The Strangers: Chapter 1, a riff on the 2008 slasher fave, is director Renny Harlin. With it set to be the first of a new trilogy, though, he sees it more of an expansion than a straight-up remake.
May. 15, 2024
The X-Men's mutant pop star Dazzler is embarking on a big world tour in her own solo series this fall
Dazzler embarks on her own solo tour this fall, and she’s bringing a whole crew of mutants with her When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dazzler is returning in her own solo limited series this September as part of Marvel’s big ‘From the Ashes’ X-Men line relaunch.Sentrywriter Jason Loo and freshman Marvel artist Rafael Loureiro will take Alison Blaire/Dazzler out on tour in a four-issue limited series that will even include some actual Dazzler songs.
May. 15, 2024
These itty bitty plushies might be the cutest thing to come out of MTG Bloomburrow
D’awww When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming MTG Bloomburrow set will bring enough fuzzy creatures to the planes to rival even Pokemon. So, in that same spirit, Wizards of the Coast have teamed up with WizKids to produce some adorable plushie keychains that’ll allow your cutesy combatants to accompany you anywhere.Part of why MTG is considered one of thebest card gamesis its epic high fantasy-inspired card art.
May. 15, 2024
Ubisoft CEO says "I expect a lot from gen AI in our games" and thinks it'll make them feel "more alive and richer"
Ubisoft is doubling down after its GDC AI demonstration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftis doubling down on its plans to integrate generative AI in its games, and CEO Yves Guillemot also believes it might be used to “automatize” parts of certain jobs at the company. Back at the Game Developers Conference in March, Ubisoft unveiled what it called Project NEO NPC, an effort to build NPCs driven by generative AI.
May. 15, 2024
Ubisoft has canceled The Division Heartland and "redeployed resources to bigger opportunities" like its Call of Duty-style FPS XDefiant
“It was, of course, a significant material investment that we had put in the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Division Heartland, which was set to be a free-to-play take on the third-person shooter series, has been canceled. In itsfinancial reporttoday,Ubisoftsaid that “in line with the increased selectivity of its investments, Ubisoft has decided to stop development on The Division Heartland and has redeployed resources to bigger opportunities such as XDefiant and Rainbow Six.
May. 15, 2024
Ubisoft wants to "return to leadership in the open-world" genre, and its CEO says the company is already "back on track" after some rough years
The company is all about “immersive worlds with a rich lore that deeply engage players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas historically been known for some of thebest open-world games- and, depending on who you ask, for running that genre into the ground. Now, with the impending launches ofAssassin’s Creed ShadowsandStar Wars Outlaws, the company aims to get back on top with the style of game it’s long been known for.
May. 15, 2024
WandaVision's Agatha spin-off confirms release date and FINAL title, as it becomes clear the Marvel show really was trolling us all along
The studio unveiled the witch-centric sitcom’s first trailer too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, Marvelwastrolling us with all those changes to the title ofWandaVision’s Agatha-centric spin-off series. Fortunately now, though, it’s decided to stop playing silly buggers and reveal its official name, and turns out… it was Agatha All Along. The studio also confirmed when theDisney Plusshow will premiere, kicking off with two episodes dropping at once on September 18 – almost three years after it was first announced.
May. 15, 2024
Whether or not the new Resident Evil 9 rumors are real is beside the point – it's clear what Capcom has to do next
Opinion | Fan response to the most recent spate of RE9 rumors is something Capcom should pay attention to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s alwayssomethinghappening when it comes to Resident Evil 9, even though nothing has officially happened yet. The rumor mill has been abuzz for years now, rife with speculation on what the long-awaited ninth mainline entry in theResident Evil timelinemight look like.
May. 15, 2024
Wicked director unpacks his version of Oz in the movie musical's new trailer: "We had to stick our necks out and sometimes be scared of what people would think"
Exclusive: Jon M. Chu gives us the lowdown on the new Wicked trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst full-length trailerfor the movie musical releases today, giving us our best look yet at Chu’s take on Elphaba and Glinda’s friendship, the magical Shiz University, and the Emerald City – where they meet the Wizard of Oz (Jeff Goldblum), a mysterious figure with a vendetta against Elphaba…
May. 15, 2024
X-Men '97 finale post-credits scene explained – here's how it sets up season 2
We dive into the X-Men ‘97 season 1 finale post-credits scene, looking at what it teases for the upcoming season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After thrilling us for several weeks, season 1 of hit Marvel animated showX-Men ‘97has come to an end with a jaw-dropping finale. Delivering plenty of shocks, episode 10, which is titled ‘Tolerance is Extinction (Part 3)’, brought to a conclusion theBastionstoryline in spectacular style.
May. 15, 2024
X-Men '97: All the Easter eggs, cameos, and references
X-Men ‘97: All the Easter eggs, cameos, and references When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first three episodes of X-Men ‘97 arenow streaming on Disney Plus, with every installment of the fan-favorite revival of X-Men: The Animated Series being chock full of references to the classic show, the comics, and the wider MCU. Warning - spoilers ahead for all of X-Men ‘97 season 1
May. 15, 2024
X-Men ’97 episode 10 review: "A near-perfect ending to an exciting and tumultuous season"
A near-perfect ending to an exciting and tumultuous first season. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Major spoilers for X-Men ‘97 below! Remember when I said that there was no way X-Men ‘97 season 1 was going to end on a high note? Well, the finale is here – and I was right.
May. 15, 2024
X-Men ’97 resolves a decades-long Spider-Man: The Animated series cliffhanger
Those two would find each other in any universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 10 below! X-Men ‘97 season 1 has come to a close, andthe epic finalecontains a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment that confirms what we’ve always thought to be true: Peter and Mary Jane would find each other in any universe. Spider-Man: The Animated Series ended in 1998 on an all but satisfying cliffhanger.
May. 15, 2024
XDefiant is ditching skill-based matchmaking because Ubisoft thinks it's not good for fun or variety, and it "means every casual game is repetitive"
“No SBMM is paramount to a fun and varied game experience in the long-term” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. XDefiant,Ubisoft’s long-gestating new shooter, won’t feature skill-based matchmaking, or SBMM, whatsoever when it launches this month. Three years after its initial reveal,XDefiant is finally launching for real later this monthon May 21 across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms.
May. 15, 2024
CEO behind Warcraft and StarCraft vets' new strategy game defends asking players to invest in the studio, even after raising $35 million across fundraising efforts
Almost one million dollars has been raised via equity funding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO of a new studio of Warcraft and StarCraft vets has spoken more about the decision to ask players to directly invest in the studio to support its upcoming real-time strategy game, Stormgate, after already raising millions in funding from other studios and a wildly successful Kickstarter campaign.
May. 14, 2024
"If Silksong shadow drops in the next two weeks I'm burning the whole thing down": Prince of Persia roguelike dev is at its limit after a delay to dodge Hades 2
The Rogue Prince of Persia studio is really hoping there aren’t any more surprise roguelike launches this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rogue Prince of Persia, theUbisoft-published sidescrolling roguelite take on Prince of Persia, was recently delayed in reaction to Hades 2’s surprise launch last week, and its developer is just really, really hoping there isn’t another unexpected release to derail things further.
May. 14, 2024
"There are more Helldivers than Swedes" says Helldivers 2 lead as his game becomes Sony's fastest-selling title ever
Democracy reigns with 12 million Helldivers 2 copies sold across 12 weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s only been out three months, butSonyhas revealed that everyone’s favorite extraction shooter has become the fastest-selling PlayStation game ever. Arrowhead lead Johan Pilestedt took toTwitterto put the news in frankly baffling terms of size and scale. “It’s crazy to think that there are more Helldivers than there are Swedes,” he jokes in amazement before thanking the creative team and passionate community for playing a role in the game’s success.
May. 14, 2024
A new live-action Tomb Raider series from Indiana Jones star Phoebe Waller-Bridge is in the works
Lara Croft is returning… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones star Phoebe Waller-Bridge has landed a series adaptation of the popular video game Tomb Raider on Amazon Prime Video. Waller-Bridge spoke on the project: “If I could tell my teenage self this was happening I think she’d explode. Tomb Raider has been a huge part of my life and I feel incredibly privileged to be bringing it to television with such passionate collaborators.
May. 14, 2024
Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza star in surreal trailer for new sci-fi epic Megalopolis, as The Godfather director calls it his "best work"
Francis Ford Coppola’s latest has its premiere this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first major trailer forMegalopolisis here, and it’s our best look yet atThe Godfatherdirector’s new sci-fi. Debuting ahead of its premiere at Cannes Film Festival, Francis Ford Coppola shared the trailer with a caption calling it “the best work I’ve ever had the privilege to preside over”.
May. 14, 2024
After 13,151 races in Mario Kart 7 tragically crashed one 3DS, the dying Nintendo Network servers are down to the final 4 players
We’re losing more brave Nintendo players every day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fight to stay online on 3DS and Wii U continues well over a month after the servers were supposed to shut down, but we’re now down to the final four - all because one player’s 3DS just crashed. Just ahead of the planned Nintendo Network shutdown on April 8, two players called Fishguy6564 and Marioiscool246 set up a pair of bots in Mario Kart 7 to continually race against each other online.
May. 14, 2024
Ahead of Monster Hunter Wilds, Capcom's action RPG behemoth hits 100 million copies sold, with World and Rise chipping in nearly half of that in just a few years
Monster Hunter World accounts for around a quarter of those sales alone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas announced that its beloved action RPG series Monster Hunter has surpassed a total of 100 million sales worldwide, with Monster Hunter World and Rise in particular playing a huge part in its success. Looking for some exciting new games to dive into?
May. 14, 2024
All Hades 2 Weapon Aspects and how to unlock them
Aspects in Hades 2 can radically change how your weapons behave When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlocking Hades 2 Aspects is a major step up in power for Melinoe, letting her upgrade the Nocturnal Arms with new abilities. All five weapons in the game get their default Aspect of Melinoe and two other unique Aspects that change how they work.
May. 14, 2024
Analyst estimates PS5 outsold Xbox Series X|S by "almost 5x" last quarter
Lifetime sales paint a better picture for Xbox, but this last quarter was grim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A noted industry analyst estimates the PS5 outsold the Xbox Series X and S by a factor of five over the last quarter. Daniel Ahmad, the director of research and insights at Niko Partners, shared his analyses ofSony’s recent earnings report on Twitter, painting a grim picture of Xbox’s recent hardware sales compared to its biggest competitor, PlayStation.
May. 14, 2024
Asus ROG Ally X price leaks match up to what I was expecting, but it’s not all bad news for handheld fans
$799 for the ROG Ally X might not be a bad thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recentAsusROG Ally X reveal was admittedly more a teaser for a trailer, and it completely dodged how much it’ll cost. Naturally, it didn’t take long for leaks to spill out with a potential MSRP, and while whispers of a $799 might leave a sour taste in your mouth, I think this is actually a good thing for anyone planning to pick up a handheld in the future.
May. 14, 2024
Chris Pratt wants a role in James Gunn's DCU, but to also keep playing Guardians of the Galaxy's Star-Lord
“Let’s do both. I think it’s 100% both” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having collaborated on threeGuardians of the Galaxymovies, Chris Pratt is no stranger to playing a superhero in a comic book flick fromJames Gunn. It’s hardly surprising, then, that he’d be keen to team up with the director again now that Gunn has been appointed the co-leader of DC Studios.
May. 14, 2024
Daredevil: Born Again gets a new logo and release date, but a reduced episode count
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new logo and trailer were also shown behind closed doors, withIGNreporting that the trailer primarily consists of a series of shots of Charlie Cox’s Matt Murdock suiting up as Daredevil for a brief action sequence while also delivering a monologue that references the “David and Goliath” nature of the legal system. Subsequent reshoots have kept a few pieces of the already filmed show, but in large part the version of Daredevil: Born Again that will make it to air will reportedly be very different from what was originally planned, which was said to be a fairly non-superheroic courtroom procedural in which Matt Murdock didn’t even suit up as Daredevil until several episodes into the season.
May. 14, 2024
Doctor Who's Steven Moffat won’t return for season 2, but he has written the 2024 Christmas special
He’s coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The former showrunner penned the third episode in Ncuti Gatwa’s first season, ‘Boom’, which is out later this week. Speaking toTV Choiceabout the episode, Moffat shared an update on his future on Doctor Who. “We’d shot this year’s Christmas special before last year’s Christmas special went out,” he explained.
May. 14, 2024
Enormous new Lego Lord of the Rings set is giving me goosebumps
A light-up Sauron for your living room When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Lego Lord of the Rings set has been revealed, and it looks like we’re taking the hobbits toIsengardMordor. Barad-dûr, the lair of series big-bad Sauron (you know, the tower with a flaming eye casually stuck to its roof) has been given an impressive makeover. Comprising over 5,000 pieces, this Lego Lord of the Rings set rises to 32.
May. 14, 2024
Following Japanese giants like Sony and Capcom, JRPG powerhouse Square Enix says it wants "to win over PC users" as the Final Fantasy 16 port nears completion
PC is a “growth market,” and Square isn’t the only that thinks so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. JRPG powerhouseSquare Enixis working through the growing pains ofshifting “from quantity to quality” with its games output, and a key component of its new “aggressive” multiplatform strategy is a direct appeal “to win over PC users.” In a newoutlineof its medium-term business plan, Square Enix stresses a push to “diversify earnings opportunities by strengthening customer contact points.
May. 14, 2024
Former Marvel's Midnight Suns dev wants his debut life sim to focus more on storytelling than similar games: "we feel ourselves drifting off into our own little bubble"
“Paralives looks awesome… and Life by You. But those feel like they’re definitely hewing closer to The Sims” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newly formed Midsummer Studios, fronted byMarvel’s Midnight Sunsand XCOM developer Jake Solomon, is aiming to create a new next-gen life sim that will exist in its “own little bubble” thanks to its focus on storytelling.
May. 14, 2024
Fortnite shop updated as Epic gets fined over microtransactions once again, this time for $1.2 million amid claims "children’s vulnerabilities were exploited"
The Dutch were not happy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It now appears this case partly prompted these shop updates. Today, the ACM said “Epic has informed ACM of its plans to implement several changes to Fortnite’s Item Shop in order to end the violation,” pointing to the same changes and agreeing that they would be enough to meet its standards.
May. 14, 2024
From Annatar to Barad-dûr, here's every Easter egg you missed in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2 trailer
Did you spot all of these references? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2is here, and there’s a lot to unpack. Ahead of its release on Prime Video on August 29,the new teaser gives us our first cluesinto what will happen when we return to Middle-earth. Given this is only the first look, there are an awful lot of references and Easter eggs that you may not be expecting and that you might have missed on a first watch too.
May. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 led one of PlayStation's most active periods "in history," second only to the COVID stay-at-home boom
Sony isn’t slowing down on live service When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestSonyfinancial report is in, and the PlayStation division is particularly excited about the performance of its increasingly multiplatform strategy and the success of live service titles likeHelldivers 2. Helldivers 2 is Sony’s “biggest PC hit title to date, and as a multi-platform title, it also contributed significantly to sales and profit last quarter.
May. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch has 10 bug fixes and 17 lingering "known issues," from an infamous primary that "deals too little damage" to confirmation your gun's crosshair is a lie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Among the 10 bug fixes included in the compact patch are solutions for three separate crashing issues and seven miscellaneous janky things. A lot of this has been reported by players for some time now, butArrowhead is still playing catch-up in terms of scaling up its workforce proportionate to the Helldivers 2 player base, and you’d better believe the wholePSNlinking fiasco didn’t help.
May. 14, 2024
House of the Dragon reignites war of the fantasy shows by releasing season 2 trailer hours after The Rings of Power
A new House of the Dragon trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forHouse of the Dragon season 2is here – and it’s heavy on dragons, fire, and brutal battles. After the events of season 1, the Targaryens are at war with each other, with Aegon leading the greens and Rhaenyra leading the blacks.
May. 14, 2024
In a huge win for democracy, latest Helldivers 2 patch adds "optional" PSN account linking, which is hopefully the end of that whole debacle
But the hit shooter still remains delisted in certain countries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch is here and will hopefully put the wholePlayStation Networkaccount linking debacle to bed once and for all, as it’s now been added as an explicitly “optional” setting. Earlier this month, Helldivers 2 publisherSonyInteractive Entertainment announced that players on PC would berequired to link their Steam and PSN accountsin order to continue playing the hit shooter.
May. 14, 2024
In an era of 100GB games, breakout Metroidvania hit Animal Well is only 34MB - so small that its 4K PS5 background is "likely larger than the game"
That’s just 37% of its Metacritic score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Animal Well install clocks in at just 33.3MB, though the system requirements onSteamsuggest you’ll need 40MB of space - either way, this is atinygame. Speaking toStephen Totillo’s Game File newsletter, developer Billy Basso says “I just tried to program it in a compact and straightforward way.
May. 14, 2024
Joker 2 star Steve Coogan reveals his surprise role in the DC sequel
Steve Coogan has revealed more about his role in Joker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Coogan has teased his role in the upcomingJoker 2– and it’s quite unexpected. The actor appears briefly inthe first trailer for the movie, though without any context, it was practically impossible to guess at how he fit into the DC film.
May. 14, 2024
Lego Tantive IV (75376) review: "A gorgeous little display piece"
The Lego Tantive IV is another fantastic display model in the Lego Star Wars range. It looks superb on show, with loads of great details for fans to spot. The small piece count makes it an easy recommendation for busy adult Lego fans who don’t have the time (or storage space) for a larger set, but it is a little pricey for what you’re getting. Great fun to build Beautiful display model
May. 14, 2024
Lord of the Rings villain Sauron is poisoning Middle-earth in first look at Rings of Power season 2, as fantasy show’s return date is confirmed
Is that Annatar? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2has got its first trailer, and it’s seriously epic. The Prime Video fantasy series is set to return on Thursday, August 29, and if the first look is anything to go by, things are going to get much darker for Middle-earth.
May. 14, 2024
Marvel's Midnight Suns and XCOM dev is looking to reinvent the life sim genre with newly-formed Midsummer Studios: "the whole point is player-storytelling"
Interview | Founder and creative director Jake Solomon on Midsummer Studios and the quest to put their own spin on the life sim genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The life sim scene has really grown over the last decade, and there’s more choice than ever before.The Sims 4is still leading the charge, but we’ve seen a swath of indie games with life sim elements, alongside bigger upcoming projects likeLife by You,Paralives, andinZoi.
May. 14, 2024
Nicolas Cage is reprising his role as Spider-Man Noir, this time in a live-action series adapted by Prime Video
The Spider-Verse star’s Spidey senses were tingling… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicolas Cage is going back to his Marvel character roots as he will once again play Spider-Man Noir, this time in a live-action series adaptation set to premiere on Prime Video. After a long-awaited cast announcement since the show wasfirst announced, Cage is officially set to star in Amazon Prime Video,Sony, and MGM Studio’s live-action series Noir following the darker version of Spider-Man, as reported byVariety.
May. 14, 2024
Nintendo 64 games can now be instantly ported to PC, and there's a widescreen, 60 FPS Majora's Mask to play right now
You’ve met with a wonderful fate, haven’t you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new tool allows modders to instantly port Nintendo 64 games to PC, greatly reducing the time it takes to build major upgrades like widescreen and high frame rate support for the console’s library. We’re still in the early days, but an absolutely incredible PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask is already available for you to see what’s possible.
May. 14, 2024
Outsiders #7 doubles-down on its links to Planetary - and reveals which long-running character has died
But don’t worry, it’s never the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Readers who have been playing close attention toDC’s solicitationsover the last few months will know that Outsiders by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Robert Carey has been teasing a big character death and an issue that will change the course of the series as it enters the back half of its 12 issue run.
May. 14, 2024
PlayStation will unveil its new "long-term vision" later this month as new CEOs are brought on board
Sony says it’s embarking on an “exciting future” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SonyGroup is set to reveal its “long-term vision” – including Sony Interactive Entertainment’s role in that – later this month, as two PlayStation veterans are brought on board asnew SIE CEOsto replace Jim Ryan. Last night, it was confirmed that Hermen Hulst (currently the head of PlayStation Studios) and Hideaki Nishino (senior vice president of the platform experience group) will take over as CEO of SIE’s studio business group and CEO of SIE’s platform business group respectively as of June 1.
May. 14, 2024
Replaying Hellblade right before Hellblade 2 makes it feel more like a prequel, and I can't wait for Senua's Sacrifice to become Senua's Saga
Now Playing | Hellblade is as harrowing as ever, but perhaps it was always waiting for its sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is something about Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice that makes my enjoyment of it sit strangely. It’s not the kind of feel-good afternoon fodder you play to unwind over a lazy weekend, nor does it let you live out a dynamic power fantasy as in many of thebest action games.
May. 14, 2024
Roblox Murder Mystery 2 codes have all expired
Although Murder Mystery 2 codes were previously available in Roblox, none of them are currently active When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This makes sense given how many years the game has been around for, but it doesn’t stop newer player from looking once they learn about them – particularly as Murder Mystery 2 is still hugely popular among theRobloxcommunity, so there are always fresh faces arriving who don’t know the history behind these mysterious codes.
May. 14, 2024
Roger Corman interview: reflecting on his heroes and inspiration
RIP Roger Corman: read our interview with the B-movie director from 2008 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This interview originally appeared inSFX magazineissue 175 (October 2008). We spoke to Roger Corman about his heroes and inspirations for the issue. When a young Roger Corman was shooting the likes of It Conquered the World and Attack of the Crab Monsters, he’d have been highly amused by the notion that, decades later, he’d be feted by academia.
May. 14, 2024
Single-player Dead by Daylight game from Until Dawn dev looks like a straight-up horror movie, and I'm here for it
The Casting of Frank Stone’s first “gameplay trailer” sure is cinematic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Cedar Hills [Oregon] is not exactly a noted hotbed of criminal activity,” says an unseen character in the first gameplay trailer for The Casting of Frank Stone, the single-player Dead by Daylight game in development at Until Dawn and The Quarry studio Supermassive.
May. 14, 2024
Spider-Man director has shared his advice for whoever directs Spidey 4 and fans aren't happy
Jon Watts has some words of wisdom for the next Spider-Man director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man director Jon Watts has passed on some wisdom to the next Spidey helmer – but fans aren’t best pleased. “I have a very practical bit of Spider-Man advice, and I think every Spider-Man director goes through it,” Watts shared withCollider. “It doesn’t look good when someone is just swinging on a rope.
May. 14, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says he's "doing everything within my power" to get update 1.6 out for console and mobile players, and a new PC patch is coming too
The upcoming patch is “mainly some bug fixes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes,Stardew Valley 1.6is still headed to console and mobile players, and creator Eric Barone is well aware you’re “eager” to play it. In the latest production update, Baronesaidhe’s “doing everything within my power to have the ports ready as soon as possible,” though an exact release date still eludes us.
May. 14, 2024
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 Wireless review: "a solid headset elevated by its unique software features"
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5 wireless is an excellent addition to the series. Of course, the notion of adding pre-made profiles to a device’s software isn’t new but being able to swap between so many presets at the tap of a button on console certainly is. Pair that with a boosted battery life, excellent build, and an already-solid soundstage straight out the box and you have one of the best options for console users out there.
May. 14, 2024
Stellar Blade studio head says outfit redesigns were intentional, not censorship: "Just because the costumes are vulgar doesn't necessarily mean they're good"
It’s called fashion, sweetie, look it up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kim Hyeong-tae, CEO of Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, has dispelled censorship allegations regarding protagonist Eve’s clothing. The costume redesigns that altered a handful of the heroine’s original outfits, as seen in promotional materials, are a result of a day-one patch that had always been intended as the “final result”, according to Kim (viaGameAbout).
May. 14, 2024
Storm is declared "Earth's Mightiest Mutant" as she moves from the X-Men to the Avengers this summer
Storm will be lending a mutant voice to the Avengers starting in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Storm is anOmega level mutant, and one of the most powerful of theX-Men. But now, she’s been declared “Earth’s Mightiest Mutant” as she is set to lend her weather manipulating talents to the Avengers, following the events of thecurrent Marvel summer crossover Blood Hunt.
May. 14, 2024
The actor behind Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2's main character recorded 508 hours of dialogue over 127 sessions for the RPG sequel
Henry is bound to be real hungry after that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 just passed a significant development milestone: Tom McKay, the actor behind main character Henry, has wrapped dialogue recording after a staggering 508 hours in the studio across 127 sessions. I remember the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance being a pretty darn dialogue-heavy game, but 508 hours of recorded dialogue foronecharacter?
May. 14, 2024
The Boys season 5 has been confirmed and is already being written, as Homelander star shares cryptic warning about who will return
The Boys are back in town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 5 has been confirmed by Amazon Prime Video – before season 4 of the hit superhero show has even aired. The streamer broke the news with a video of Karen Fukuhara’s Kimiko carving something onto wood, which was revealed to say “season 5.” That mysterious tease is all the information out there about the next season so far, and it’s pretty hard to speculate on what might be coming considering season 4 has yet to debut on Prime Video.
May. 14, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 set photos show off Bella Ramsey's Ellie looking absolutely perfect for her Part 2 debut
The Last of Us star has undergone a makeover for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New pictures from the British Columbia set of HBO’sThe Last of Us season 2have been leaked, showing star Bella Ramsey looking very similar to Ellie inThe Last of Us Part 2 video game. The photos in question, posted onTwitter, show Ramsey and season 2 newcomerIsabela Merced as Ellie’s love interest Dinawalking through what looks to be a forest.
May. 14, 2024
The Witcher star says she's relieved the show is ending after season 5
Freya Allan admits she initially found the thought of doing two more seasons of the hit Netflix show “a challenge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher’s Freya Allan is relieved the Netflix show is ending with season 5, and she’s explained why in a new interview. “I was so kind of finished with it mentally,” Allan told the publication candidly.
May. 14, 2024
This Sony OLED TV is practically made for PS5, and it’s down to its lowest price
The perfect pal for your PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The words ‘PS5 TV’ might automatically make your wallet weep, but I come bearing good news about one of the best in the business. Not only does theSonyBravia XR A75L boast exclusive PlayStation 5 features baked in, the 55-inch model is also down to its lowest price. You might want to think on your feet, however, as I get a feeling this specific screen will be hard to find later in the year.
May. 14, 2024
Tom King returns to Batman as the Caped Crusader teams up with Jenny Sparks of The Authority in a new Black Label title
Writer Tom King and artist Jeff Spokes are launching a new Black Label series focused on Jenny Sparks of The Authority When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Tom King is digging deep into another DC character with a new Black Label limited series, this time turning his insightful and experimental pen to WildStorm’s Jenny Sparks of Stormwatch and The Authority fame to bring the so-called “Spirit of the 20th century into the 21st century.
May. 14, 2024
Years after lawsuits were filed against Nintendo for drifting Joy-Con controllers, 2 class action complaints are reportedly set to be dismissed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After several years, two lawsuits brought against Nintendo over Joy-Con drift issues are reportedly set to come to a close, after both Nintendo and the individuals who filed the class action complaints allegedly called for their dismissal. ‘Joy-Con drift’ refers to a fault sometimes found in the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Con controllers, which sees the control sticks start responding to inputs incorrectly.
May. 13, 2024
After 250 hours, a Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom player lost an 82% complete save and declared "I'm free" until he tragically realized he could get it back
“Unfortunately, this worked” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer suffered what seemed like the ultimate tragedy in losing a 250-hour, 82% complete save file. But it turns out there’s a fate even worse: getting that save file back. Back on April 23, Brian ‘Brian_F’ Foster, a competitive fighting game player and commentator,revealedthat he had beaten Tears of the Kingdom after 250 hours, having gottenall Shrines, all light roots, allArmor sets, allSage’s Wills, and all Yiga schematics.
May. 13, 2024
A surprise Star Wars movie is Disney Plus' most-watched out of the whole franchise
Which Star Wars movie reigns supreme? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One rather surprising Star Wars movie has risen above them all and has becomeDisneyPlus’ most streamed piece of content out of the whole franchise, and no, it isn’tThe Empire Strikes Back. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menacehas suddenly had a burst in popularity and according to multiple sources, The Phantom Menace is now the most-viewed Star Wars movie on the streamer worldwide, as reported byVariety.
May. 13, 2024
A Walking Dead spin-off with a great Rotten Tomatoes score finally gets UK release date
The Ones Who Live is finally coming to the UK When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last, UK fans will be able to watchThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Livevery soon. The spin-off focuses on Rick Grimes and Michonne, and it proved to be very popular following its US debut – the series currently has a 88% critics score onRotten Tomatoes.
May. 13, 2024
5 years after falling flat in its own game, Pokemon Sword and Shield's worst legendary is back from the dead, and it's running rampant in the competitive scene
Zamazenta’s buff in Scarlet and Violet is finally paying off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They say every dog has its day, and that’s exactly what’s happened for the previously underwhelming Legendary Pokemon, Zamazenta. The mascot for Pokemon Shield has long been overshadowed by its stabby counterpart, Sword version’s Zacian, but a buff to the Pokemon inScarlet and Violetis now seeing it wreak havoc on the competitive scene, perhaps ascending to the ‘goodest boy’ status.
May. 13, 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy only has 30 lines of dialogue in Fury Road prequel Furiosa, despite the Mad Max movie's 2.5-hour runtime
“The problem with dialogue is that it tends to slow things down” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imperator Furiosa is a woman of few words. Anya Taylor-Joy, who plays the titular character in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, only has 30 lines of dialogue in the movie, according toThe Telegraph. Considering theMad Max: Fury Roadprequel clocks in at two hours and 28 minutes and the movie follows 15 years of Furiosa’s life, that leaves a lot of room for silence, but director George Miller has his reasons.
May. 13, 2024
As EA considers in-game ads, one Baldur's Gate 3 player dares to imagine the RPG as a Raid: Shadow Legends marketing machine
Is that….Raid: Shadow Legends? No, never mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you think EA’s experimentation withimplementing dynamic ads in their gamessounds like business speak for in-game product placement,Baldur’s Gate 3players have put your thoughts to pictures. Songbird didn’t stop there. Redeemed baddie Minthara’srevamped atonement speechsees her thanking the player character for freeing her by way of a very special gift in the form of Raid: Shadow Legends, while Shadowheart’s moment of catharsis gotsimilar treatment.
May. 13, 2024
Assassin's Creed Red is now officially Assassin's Creed Shadows, and the open-world game set in Japan will finally be revealed this week
The official reveal lands this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Redhas ditched its codename in favor of the final title Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and the long-awaited Japan-themed entry in the long-running open-world series is finally getting a proper reveal on May 15. “Assassin’s Creed Codename Red becomes Assassin’s Creed Shadows,“Ubisoftsays in atweet. “Tune-in for the Official Cinematic World Premiere Trailer on May 15, 9 AM PT.
May. 13, 2024
Assassin's Creed Shadows release date seemingly leaked by Ubisoft in its own trailer placeholder
The game formerly known as Assassin’s Creed Red might’ve just outed its own release date early When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas officially confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Redis now Assassin’s Creed Shadows, and it seems the publisher has also unofficially - but quite accidentally - confirmed the game’s release date. The metadata for Shadows’Ubisoft Storelisting seemed to suggest that the game would launch across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and PS4, but there have since been somereports swirlingthat the game will fully ditch PS4 in favor of current-gen platforms.
May. 13, 2024
Atlus is delisting one of the best JRPGs on Nintendo Switch next month as its definitive version is released
Shin Megami Tensei 5 fans will still be able to redownload the game if they already bought it, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus hasconfirmedthat it’s delisting the original version of Shin Megami Tensei 5 and its DLC on Nintendo Switch next month as theupcoming definitive version, Vengeance, is released, in what’s a pretty unusual move for the company.
May. 13, 2024
Bethesda adds the Fallout 4 graphics settings the community wanted from the first next-gen update, but the devs "highly recommend" you don't use them
Thanks, I guess? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda’s put out a new Fallout 4 update addressing its last Fallout 4 update – appropriately titled “Next Gen Update 2” – and adding some PS5 and Xbox Series X graphics settings that were conspicuously absent, but somewhat worryingly the devs “highly recommend” you stick to the defaults anyway. Thelatest Fallout 4 patch notesconfirm that, “thanks to your feedback, we’ve been able to implement the ability to control your graphic fidelity and performance.
May. 13, 2024
Chris Hemsworth is still defending Marvel movies, despite his Thor comments
“Superhero films actually kept people in the cinemas” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel star Chris Hemsworth has responded to those critiques of superhero movies from legendary directors like Martin Scorsese and Francis Ford Coppola. “It felt harsh, and it bothers me, especially from heroes. It was an eye-roll for me, people bashing the superhero space,” Hemsworth toldThe Times.
May. 13, 2024
Demon Slayer season 4, episode 1 review: "Comes perilously close to the dreaded f-word – filler – at times"
While the extra-long premiere doesn’t always make the most of its time, the opening to the Hashira Training arc provides just enough compelling story beats to keep fans coming back for more Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Demon Slayer’s fourth season, an adaptation of the Hashira Training arc from Koyoharu Gotouge’s all-conquering manga, is here.
May. 13, 2024
What is the best Warbond in Helldivers 2?
The best HD2 premium Warbond is currently the Steeled Veterans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Warbond in Helldivers 2 has become more of a pressing question now more have come out. With a new battle pass - whatHelldivers 2calls a Premium Warbond - coming every month, players trying to work out the best way to spend theirHelldivers 2 Super Creditswould do well to keep their ear to the ground based on the current Warbonds, what they offer, and how good the contents of them actually are.
May. 13, 2024
Doctor Who season 1 episode 3 review: "Steven Moffat’s return with 'Boom' is an instant classic"
A simple premise beautifully executed, no one can write Doctor Who quite like Moffat – and Ncuti Gatwa has never been better Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Steven Moffat’sreturn toDoctor Whohas beeneagerly awaited by many, being the man responsible for some of the show’s best episodes including ‘Blink’ (which introduced the Weeping Angels) as well as double bill ‘The Empty Child’ and ‘The Doctor Dances’ (that line “are you my mummy” still haunts me today).
May. 13, 2024
Dune: Imperium - Uprising review - "An elegant mix"
Dune: Imperium - Uprising captures the spirit of the series with high-stakes conflicts, intrigue that can turn the tide of battles, and many complex paths to victory. It’s got an enormous amount of replayability thanks to a deep deck of cards that make every game a bit different, and the dynamic combinations created by the different strategies each leader character favors. Scores tend to be tight, and even when you lose, you feel like you’ve learned something from the experience.
May. 13, 2024
Frustrated dev of misunderstood city-builder changed his game's name to remind players that it's "a bloody creative sandbox not a f***ing strategy game"
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles isn’t the game it might appear to be at first glance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of one of this year’s most hotly-anticipated city builders says that they’ve changed the game’s name over confusion about its endgame. In a tweet this morning, he announced that he had changed the game’s name to better reflect the gameplay experience.
May. 13, 2024
Game devs wake up and choose violence, randomly crank values in their code to 1,000 just to see what happens: "I could definitely make this a game mode"
The devs behind Cult of the Lamb, Balatro, and more are taking part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game developers are sharing the delightful chaos that ensues when you take a random line of code in a video game and crank it up to 1,000. In the pure spirit of fun, Tyler Glaiel, known for The End is Nigh, Bombernauts, The Basement Collection, and the upcoming Mewgenics, recently urged developers to “take a short break” and take part in an experiment that’s already yielding an array of wildly entertaining behind-the-scenes videos of games being utterly broken just for the fun of it.
May. 13, 2024
Graphic novel Dying Inside is a new "supernatural emo-fantasy thriller" co-written by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz
Interview | Co-creators Hannah Klein and Lisa Sterle tell all about the upcoming book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Music, magic, and new-found friendships combine in Dying Inside, a terrific new original graphic novel fromVault Comics' Headshell imprint, co-written by Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz. Described by the publisher as “a supernatural emo-fantasy thriller,” Dying Inside follows a depressed teenager, Ash, who buys a cursed knife and ends up becoming immortal - her worst nightmare!
May. 13, 2024
Hades 2's first patch is in the works, Supergiant wants to improve the roguelike's dash, sprint, and resource gathering but "don't expect too many" balance changes
Hades 2 patch 1 should arrive “later this month” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2 is here, and per ourHades 2 review, it’s very, very good. But it could, and undoubtedly eventually will, be better, hence the whole Early Access thing. To that end, developer Supergiant says it’s preparing the roguelike’s first big patch, not including minor hotfixes for “rare crashes and progression” which didn’t even get dedicated patch notes, which should arrive “later this month.
May. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev asked players for Warbond feedback, and boy did it get some: after 21,000 votes, over 70% of recruits don't like the new gear or would prefer more patches
Polar Patriots hasn’t gone down well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 players have been asked to share their feelings about the latest Warbond, and with 21,000 votes cast, it’s not proving particularly popular. Earlier today, Helldivers 2 community manager Baskinator shared a poll in the game’s official Discord channel. That poll asked players “What do you think of Polar Patriots so far?
May. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 might get its review bomb cape after all, whether Sony likes it or not: CEO teases a wearable tribute as the game recovers to "Mostly Positive" on Steam
Operation Clean Up is in full effect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam review bomb that tanked Helldivers 2’s once-sterling user rating with over 200,000 negative responses prompted bySony’s now-canceled PSN mandatewill seemingly be immortalized in-game through a new cape emblazoned with three red spikes inspired by the game’s Steam review bar graph. There’s a lot to unpack here, but let’s start with this recent image from CEO and creative director Johan Pilestedt of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios:
May. 13, 2024
How to connect your Steam Deck to your TV
Turn your Steam Deck into a living room console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to connect your Steam Deck to your TV? It’s a good question, especially if you want to get the most out ofValve’s portable powerhouse. Just like the Nintendo Switch, handheld gaming PCs can connect to big screens using docking stations and adapters, allowing you to consolize the portable using HDMI output, controllers, and other add-ons.
May. 13, 2024
How to unlock and upgrade Familiars in Hades 2
Invite a Familiar along with you in Hades 2 to get some passive buffs and tool uses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Befriending Hades 2 Familiars allows you to bring them along with you on your nightly runs, with each Familiar offering unique benefits for Melinoe. These passive buffs range from extra health and free tool uses to Death Defiance uses and blocking attacks, and some of them can be improved with treats!
May. 13, 2024
I returned to Dragon's Dogma 2 after taking a break, only to be faced with the toughest RPG challenge ever
Now Playing | Dragon’s Dogma 2 is putting my memory to the ultimate test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InDragon’s Dogma 2, I’ve come to an unfortunate realization. My heart sinks as I dwell on the problem, knowing that this will likely mean I’m going to be locked out of earning a trophy. I’ve just completed a series of riddles presented by the Sphinx, holding my breath each time I give my answer and she hits with that unnerving stare of hers.
May. 13, 2024
It took almost 28 years, but Super Mario 64 players have finally opened an "unopenable" door - using a penguin and a sick backflip
The door was functional all along, but an annoying hitbox made it impossible to reach - until now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been almost 28 years, but Super Mario 64 players have finally figured out the impossible. A door which was previously thought to be unopenable has been opened, all thanks to an angry penguin and some fancy footwork.
May. 13, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes producers have nine films planned for the modern saga: "This is crazy ambitious"
Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver have big plans for Planet of the Apes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Planet of the Apes franchise producer duo Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver have even bigger plans for the successful, modern-day franchise. “When you first came up with this idea, the Apes franchise way back, you saw nine movies,” Silver said in a conversation with Jaffa forThe Hollywood Reporter.
May. 13, 2024
Kingsman star seemingly confirmed to be joining The Penguin TV show – and fans know who they want him to play
Mark Strong has reportedly joined The Batman spin-off in an undisclosed role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin TV show has reportedly added another cast member: it looks like Mark Strong has joined the series in an undisclosed role. The news was seemingly confirmed by Strong’s personal trainer, Giacomo Farci, who posted a photo of the actor during a training session on hisInstagram.
May. 13, 2024
Legendary Alien star Sigourney Weaver set to join the Star Wars universe
Signourney Weaver is in talks for The Mandalorian & Grogu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sigourney Weaver is set to join the Star Wars universe with a role inThe Mandalorian & Grogu. Of course, Weaver is already a certified sci-fi legend thanks to her role as Ripley in the Alien franchise, plus her dual roles as Dr. Augustine and Kiri in theAvatarmovies – but those credentials are about to get a whole lot more stacked.
May. 13, 2024
Mad Max director is open to directing Furiosa star Chris Hemsworth in Thor 5: "I would work with Chris on anything"
George Miller would love to work with Chris Hemsworth again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga director George Miller wants to work with star Chris Hemsworth again – including on a potentialThor 5. While no fifth Thor movie has been officially confirmed by Marvel, it was teased after the credits ofThor: Love and Thunderthat Hemsworth’s God of Thunder would return.
May. 13, 2024
Manor Lords dev begs modders to stop submitting bug reports after wasting time trying to fix a bug that wasn't even his fault
“Feel free to experiment with mods but please don’t submit bugs if you use them” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of hit city-builder Manor Lords has urged players to “have fun with mods,” but asked them to please not tell him about it if they break the game. Last week, Manor Lords' burgeoning modding scene issued forth a Shrek mod that saw’solo' devGreg Styczeń admit that"you can’t deny the potential" of official mod support for the game.
May. 13, 2024
Many Helldivers 2 devs lost a week of work due to Sony's "PSN-gate," and they were already struggling with "massive pressure" from the shooter's explosive launch
“We’re hiring and learning, though!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 studio Arrowhead is still struggling to catch up to the intense pressure that comes with releasing such a wildly, unexpectedly successful game - and now they’re also dealing with internal delays caused by the recentPSN-linking kerfuffle. Over on the official Helldivers Discord channel, community manager Twinbeard explained from their perpsective why there’s sometimes the perception that Arrowhead is slow to react to and implement changes based on community feedback.
May. 13, 2024
X-Men ‘97 creator sets homework for the finale – and it’s a classic ‘90s X-Men episode
Remotes at the ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 creator Beau DeMayo has some required viewing for fans before the first season finale of the acclaimedDisneyPlus series. “Your final #xmen97 homework assignment: X-Men: The Animated Series - ‘The Final Decision’,” DeMayowrote on Twitter. For those without an encyclopedic knowledge of ‘90s X-Men cartoon titles, The Final Decision – the finale of the first season of 1992’s X-Men: The Animated Series – features the X-Men and Magneto joining forces to combat a greater threat: Master Mold and legions of mutant-killing Sentinels.
May. 13, 2024
Marvel shares and quickly deletes another new title for WandaVision spin-off Agatha, and fans can't decide if they're just messing with us at this point
It’s not called Agatha: Darkhold Diaries anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The title for Kathryn Hahn’s WandaVision spin-off Agatha has changed…again. At least we think so? Marvel tweeted and shortly deleted a new logo for Agatha, now called Agatha: The Lying Witch with Great Wardrobe. We’re not sure if the studio is trolling us, especially given that this is the silliest title yet (and a direct reference to the movie and book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
May. 13, 2024
Marvel's answer to Overwatch issues apology for leaked contract that would have banned streamers from saying anything bad about the game
NetEase is working to make the new contracts “less restrictive and more Creator-friendly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Overwatch-like hero shooter Marvel Rivals has apologized to content creators following a leaked terms and conditions clause being shared over the weekend, appearing to bar creators from negatively reviewing the game. Having launched its alpha playtests on May 10, NetEase took to theMarvel Rivals Twitterto “address the concerns we’ve seen regarding the agreement terms of Content Creator Programs and, above all, we would like to apologize for any unpleasant experiences or doubts caused by the miscommunication of these terms.
May. 13, 2024
New T’au Empire models give Kroot the makeover they deserve
Anime mech suits are cool, but what about cannibal birdmen riding gorillas? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to the T’au empire, gue’vesa! While they’re known as the blue dudes in anime mech suits, the T’au Empire is a coalition of races that welcomes all species into the fold, as long as they’re willing to embrace the Greater Good.
May. 13, 2024
One of Marvel's most famous mutants wasn't allowed to be in X-Men '97
“Yeah, he was off-limits” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Men ‘97 showrunner has confirmed that Deadpool was not allowed to appear in the series, and the news has left fans wondering what could have been. Despite many mutants popping up in Marvel’s latest animated series, it appears thatMarvel Studiosprohibited theX-Men ’97team from using The Merc with the Mouth.
May. 13, 2024
Orphan Black: Echoes review - Krysten Ritter and co try their best in unimaginative sci-fi spin-off
Orphan Black: Echoes may look like the sci-fi hit it’s based on thanks to its similar tone, score, and visuals, but it lacks the depth of the original, proving its likeness is only skin-deep. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Orphan Black: Echoes may look an awfully lot like its namesake, with those trippy opening titles, that immediately identifiable score, largely female-led cast, and the fringe science-based mystery at its center.
May. 13, 2024
PlayStation replaces outgoing CEO Jim Ryan with two new bosses as co-CEOs: Hermen Hulst and Hideaki Nishino
Two PlayStation veterans are taking over as co-CEOs of SIE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SonyInteractive Entertainment is replacing outgoing CEO Jim Ryan with two new co-CEOs: previous head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst and SIE exec Hideaki Nishino. “I am thrilled to lead the studio business group and continue to build on our success with PlayStation 5, while preparing for the future,” Hulst said in a statement.
May. 13, 2024
Razer Blade 16 review: “a luxury piece of kit for the few who can afford it”
The Razer Blade 16 is a beast of a gaming laptop, as it was always going to be. This year’s iteration comes with a boosted price tag, but a gorgeous 240Hz OLED screen attempts to make amends. While its performance doesn’t quite do enough to justify the extra $1,000 compared to the competition, this is an incredibly powerful device that anyone with the budget would be happy to receive. Best in class display
May. 13, 2024
Red Dead Redemption PC port seemingly spotted in new datamine, ending 14 years of console exclusivity
It looks like Red Dead Redemption and Undead Nightmare are finally hitting PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new datamine suggests thatRed Dead Redemptionis finally coming to PC, 14 years after its original release. Dataminer and prolific Rockstar community member Tez2 says onTwitterthat “It looks like Rockstar is gearing up to release #RDR1 on PC.” Attached is a screenshot of what seems to be an impending official message saying that “Red Dead Redemption, and its zombie-horror companion, Undead Nightmare, now playable on PC.
May. 13, 2024
Shaun of the Dead's Edgar Wright reportedly in talks to direct Sydney Sweeney-starring Barbarella remake
The 1968 cult classic is getting the reboot treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Edgar Wright is in talks to direct a remake of Barbarella starring Sydney Sweeney. “I mean, Barbarella is just such a fun character to explore. She really just embraces her femininity and her sexuality, and I love that,” Sweeney told theHappy Sad Confused podcastearlier this year.
May. 13, 2024
Skyrim's been out for 13 years, but players are still being surprised by the fact that NPCs die if you steal their hearts
I heard they die if you chop their heads off, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nearly 13 years later,Skyrimplayers are still somehow surprised to discover that if you pickpocket an NPC’s heart, they’ll probably die. In a recent post on Reddit, one user asked the community if they were “slow” for only recently having discovered that “when you pickpocket a Briarheart’s heart they instantly die.
May. 13, 2024
Square Enix to "shift from quantity to quality" as it "aggressively pursues a multiplatform strategy" which could spell the end of PlayStation-first Final Fantasy games
It still plans to “regularly release AAA titles in its major franchises” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas outlined its plans to “aggressively pursue a multiplatform strategy” going forward in order to allow more players to dive into the company’s HD games, in what sounds like a potentially exciting move for fans of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and more.
May. 13, 2024
Steven Moffat thought he had got new Doctor Who so wrong, he threw his script away
Steven Moffat talks his Doctor Who return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It was quite a long time ago, around two and a half years. I just started tentatively writing and got about twelve to fifteen pages in, and realized I had got it completely wrong,” Moffat told the BBC. “I started the story in the wrong place, on the wrong foot, so to speak.
May. 13, 2024
Tapple is the TikTok viral board game that you need to add to your party collection
FYP: for you party game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, if you’re looking for a new party game to join your roster of favorites, it’s time to tap into Tapple. Does that name sound familiar? You might have seen it on TikTok.While TikTok has had some pretty substantial impact on trends from music to fashion, board games are one area you might not have considered part of its sphere of influence.
May. 13, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch turns Michelangelo into a Japanese TV star
But he’s all on his own without Raphael, Leonardo, or Donatello When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This summer, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ongoing title is relaunching with a series of spotlight issues individually reintroducing Raphael, Michelangelo, Leonardo, and Donatello (in that order). Now, IDW Publishing is showing off the solicitation text for the relaunched TMNT #2 catching up with Michelangelo, viaScreenRantwho initially revealed the synopsis along with some covers for the issue.
May. 13, 2024
The gaming headset I recommend to most streamers just dropped its price at Amazon
Save $50 on the Corsair Virtuoso Pro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day that a gaming headset stands out, but when I reviewed theCorsairVirtuoso Pro last year I knew there was something particularly special going on. This is an open-back headset, which means it’s not going to make sense for everyone, but I always recommend it to one type of player; the streamer.
May. 13, 2024
The Meta Quest 2 is still worth buying, and its price ahead of Memorial Day is ludicrous
The Quest 2 being this cheap is a great moment for VR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. VR has always been prohibitively expensive. Arguably, that’s one of the reasons it’s always failed to capture the mainstream gaming market - people already own expensive “normal” gaming tech, and spending upwards of $500 on a headset to try something that may or may not make people nauseous is a big ask.
May. 13, 2024
The secret to a wood-only Manor Lords run is tax avoidance and lying to your villagers
Now Playing | A lot of villagers died in the making of this wooden utopia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My people are cold and hungry and as far as I can tell, they don’t seem too happy to be part of my grand experiment. I’m trying to prove it’s possible to complete Manor Lords by harvesting only one resource: wood.
May. 13, 2024
This record-low Samsung Odyssey G9 price makes it hard for me to recommend any other ultrawide monitor right now
A Black Friday busting discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day that you see a fantastic premium ultrawide monitor like theSamsungOdyssey G9 drop below $700. Even last year’s Black Friday event avoided choppingthatmuch off of the 240Hz QLED display, but for whatever reason, you can now grab the speedy immersive screen for half price, and I honestly don’t think I could recommend any alternatives at this price point.
May. 13, 2024
Victrix Pro BFG for Xbox review: "Floats like a butterfly and stings like a bee"
The Victrix Pro BFG is a match for any Xbox Pro controller and even gives the illustrious Elite Series 2 a run for its money thanks to its modular design and reasonable price tag. It’s a shame the new Hall Sensor sticks aren’t included, but this is still one of the best controllers ever made. Modular design means great customization Versatile across gaming genres Battery life feels improved Wireless Xbox option
May. 13, 2024
Doctor Who fans think they have worked out who The One Who Waits is and it all ties back to the first Doctor
It’s all a big Twist… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who fans think they may have identified the mysterious woman who keeps popping up in the new season, and the theory is wild, to say the least, and even calls back to the very first Doctor. So, who is this woman? With Twist appearing at various points in time wherever The Doctor seems to be, many have assumed she may be a fellow Time Lord, but fans have a much more interesting theory up their sleeves.
May. 13, 2024
Mario movie star Chris Pratt thinks we will be getting "lots" of Nintendo films over the next decade - and he's just as excited about it as you are
Exclusive | Chris Pratt says a bright future lies ahead for both the Mario movie series and Nintendo films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given how huge of abox office smashhitThe Super Mario Bros. Moviewas, it’s hardly a surprise that afollow-up film was given the green light. The creator of the beloved video game series ShigeruMiyamoto revealedlast March that a new movie is in the works, but interestingly it wasn’t described as a direct sequel.
May. 12, 2024
After Valve said no to Portal 64, the dev is making a new Nintendo 64 game that sounds a lot like the co-op cult classic that put the Helldivers devs on the map
Before there was managed democracy, there was Magicka When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year,Valve asked James Lambert, the developer behind Portal 64, to stop work on the fan game. Instead, he’s now making a brand-new Nintendo 64 game that seems to take a page from the cult classic co-op title that launched Helldivers developer Arrowhead Game Studios.
May. 12, 2024
Banjo-Kazooie enter the Nintendo 64 Multiverse in an incredible-looking mod that spans Pokemon, Conker, and FPS classic Goldeneye
While we hope for a Banjo-Threeie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Banjo-Kazooieare (unofficially) back and flap-flipping across a bunch of classic Nintendo 64 worlds, from Pokemon to Goldeneye, in an incredible-looking mod coming later this year. Banjo-Kazooie Nostalgia 64 is an upcoming mod project that includes nine main worlds plus extras, 99 jiggies to collect, 115 mumbo tokens, 1000 shiny musical notes, “and more.
May. 12, 2024
Following Sony's Helldivers debacle, Ghost of Tsushima's PSN requirement also gets it removed from Steam in over 170 countries
Ghost of Tsushima’s singleplayer doesn’t require a PSN account, but its co-op does When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2PSNdebacle might be over, but a similar requirement is restricting access to Ghost of Tsushima’s PC port in over 170 territories. Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut is due to launch on PC next week, on May 16, though the open-world samurai romp has been removed from Steam in almost 180 countries worldwide because the game’s online co-op mode requires players to link to an active PlayStation Network account, which is impossible in many countries due to lacking PSN access.
May. 12, 2024
Former Helldivers 2 lead writer "burned out hard" while updating the near flawless live service game: "I absolutely destroyed myself"
The Helldivers veteran is taking those lessons into his next game, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Studios' former lead writer Russ Nickel felt burned out after continually updating a live service game as flexible and unpredictable asHelldivers 2. Helldivers 2 has been able to do the impossible for a live service game (stick around for longer than two hours) because the team actively reacts to everything the players do, in and outside the game itself.
May. 12, 2024
Former World of Warcraft lead says AI is fine for the MMO "grunt work," but not the creative tasks that "thousands of talented people" are dying to do
“Let AI go do my laundry so I can go paint” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An industry veteran with time on World of Warcraft, a League of Legends spin-off, and an upcoming MMO currently codenamed Ghost reckons AI does have a place in game development, but only when it comes to the “grunt work.” Fantastic Pixel Castle studio head and game director Greg Street – who served as WoW’s lead systems designer and a producer on a League of Legends MMObefore founding his current studio– has taken to Twitter to share his thoughts on AI.
May. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO dances around a potential new faction that sounds like the Illuminate from the first game, immediately insists "I'd never" tease such a thing
The Illuminate or the something even fiercer? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get to the chopp- I mean, get to the pelican, divers. Arrowhead Studios' CEO Johan Pilestedt has teased that another alien species, or potentially an entire enemy faction, is plotting its revenge againstHelldivers 2players. In response to an online player request asking for in-game collaborations, such as a potential Predator crossover, the Helldivers 2 boss had a sly comeback.
May. 11, 2024
A Dragon Quest fan remake 11 years in the making is available to download for free, and it adds 6-8 hours of new content
Dragon Quest + includes an orchestrated score, new weapons and armor, new dungeons, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That said, when I stumbled across NightFly’s fan remake on Twitter - and especially withthe recent passing of Dragon Quest co-creator and artist Akira Toriyama- I knew it was time to revisit this curious little oddity. Dragon Quest +, as it’s called, is a fan remake of the first Dragon Quest game with 6-8 hours of new content, remixed monsters, new armor, weapons, and items, an orchestrated soundtrack, new dungeons and mini-dungeons, three new mini-games, and a ton of quality of life improvements that make this seminal JRPG more approachable.
May. 11, 2024
After calling the next Battlefield "another tremendous live service," EA CEO threatens to put ads in AAA games
“Advertising has an opportunity to be a meaningful driver of growth for us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Electronic ArtsCEO Andrew Wilson made a string of controversial statements in the company’s most recent earnings call, with potential in-game ads and comments about the next Battlefield raising some eyebrows. Battlefield might not be the Call of Duty rival that it once was following a string of divisive releases, but Wilson was eager to hype up the next entry in the large-scale, levelutionized series.
May. 11, 2024
Fallout's TV show renaissance inspires New Vegas fans to celebrate the RPG's… interesting dialogue
From Long Dick Johnson to the robots' endearing beeps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime’s Fallout TV show has inspired fans to flock back to the wasteland’s radioactive monsters and even more radioactive insults, with many now celebrating Fallout: New Vegas and its… interesting dialogue. The whole thing was kicked off with the tweet embedded below, which shows off one of the perennial RPG’s most infamous lines.
May. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets delisted in more countries without PSN access, blindsided devs call for it to be "available worldwide"
Countries without PSN coverage are still losing access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is still being removed from sale on Steam in more countries, even after publisherSonyInteractive Entertainment (SIE) scrapped its hugely controversialPSNmandate. SIE previously attempted toforce Helldivers 2 PC players to link to an active PlayStation Network accountmonths after launch, leading to a mass review-bombing campaign andSteam delistment in over 170 countries without PSN coverage.
May. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2's D&D campaign was set up "about halfway through development" to support over 10 million people "all collaborating on a story"
A live service role-playing session When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’sD&D influence, which supports a 10-million-player-strong role-playing campaign, made its way into the game “about halfway through development,” according to former lead writer Russ Nickel. Speaking toInverse, Nickel revealed that his history as a D&D dungeon master “has been so helpful for game writing.” Not only did Nickel need the know-how to build a galaxy-spanning sandbox plan, but more crucially, he had “to be able to let go of those plans” to react to players.
May. 11, 2024
Mass Effect and Dragon Age veteran invokes BioWare's biggest RPG flop as he rails against EA's newfound "hunger" for AI
David Gaider has some interesting memories of Anthem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect and Dragon Age veteran David Gaider has hit back against his former publisher’s apparent “hunger” for AI development tools, referencing developerBioWare’s biggest failure to do so. Earlier this week, Andrew Wilson, CEO of BioWare owner EA,doubled down on the company’s commitment to AI. During an earnings call, Wilson suggested that “more than 50% of our development processes” would be affected by generative AI in the future and that there was a “real hunger” to use the tools across the company.
May. 10, 2024
Xbox president swerves question about closing Hi-Fi Rush and Prey teams, says "success for each game and studio is really unique"
“There’s no one size fits all for us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the Bloomberg Tech conference in San Francisco, Bond was questioned about why a successful game can’t ensure a team’s survival at the company. Tango Gameworks released the rhythm action joyride Hi-Fi Rush last year, scooped up several awards, and byMicrosoft’s own admission,created a “breakout hit"on all fronts.
May. 10, 2024
26 years later, an April Fool's joke turned urban legend comes to life as a Resident Evil 2 mod that lets you Shoryuken zombies as a Street Fighter character
Resident Evil 2 Akuma Mode is real When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, the fabled Resident Evil 2 Akuma Mode is real. Backing up about 26 years to April 1998, the famously jokey gaming magazine EGM2 claimed the Street Fighter character Akuma was an unlockable playable character in Resident Evil 2, and that to unlock him players had to beat the game as both Leon and Claire six times each, using only a handgun and a knife, and achieve an A rank in every scenario.
May. 10, 2024
30 years after its release, The Crow is still a timeless cult classic – and the reboot has a lot to live up to
There’s no replacing Brandon Lee, but we’re putting our faith in Bill Skarsgård When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow, a supernatural fantasy horror hybrid that doubles as a superhero movie, turns 30 this year. Coincidentally, the first feature-length remake of the film is also set to hit theaters this year – and Bill Skarsgård has some pretty big shoes to fill.
May. 10, 2024
A Fallout: New Vegas fan is trying to raise $500,000 to put the RPG's enigmatic antihero on the Vegas Sphere
TIL how expensive the Las Vegas Sphere is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Fallout: New Vegas fan is attempting to raise nearly $500,000 to display one of the RPG’s key players on the Las Vegas Sphere. New Vegas fans will likely be intimately familiar with Mr House. He is, after all, much of the reason why the city even continues to exist, and as such plays a substantial role in the latter parts of the game.
May. 10, 2024
A new Zelda timeline updated for Tears of the Kingdom might be on the way, and lore sickos are already bracing for their theories to be obliterated
A new timeline is sure to have the community’s theories up in smoke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has just announced an array ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdommerch for release in Japan, and that includes a new book that promises to bring an updated timeline accounting for the latest entry in the series. Tears of the Kingdom has been a bit divisive among Zelda lore enthusiasts, since it only managed to partially pay off the mysteries they’d been speculating on for years since the launch of Breath of the Wild.
May. 10, 2024
After 30 years, the beloved Bungie FPS that paved the way for Halo is now on Steam
Marathon ain’t just an upcoming extraction shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marathon, the classic FPS fromBungiethat paved the way for Halo, is now on Steam thanks to members of the community, and its two sequels are set to follow soon. “Today, we’re thrilled to announce that the Aleph One community is bringing the original 1994-1996 Marathon Trilogy to Steam starting with Marathon 1,” Bungie says onTwitter.
May. 10, 2024
After Helldivers 2 fixed the bug that helped players squish 2 billion Terminids in 24 hours, a new Major Order pits them against 2 billion bots instead
But they’ll earn some shiny new anti-tank mines if they succeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2 Major Orderhas dropped, tasking players with killing 2 billion Automatons - and it should be a darn sight harder than the last time the kill count climbed that high. Earlier today, Helldivers 2 dropped its latest Major Order, asking players to “decommission” 2 billion Automatons.
May. 10, 2024
As Russell T Davies returns for a new season of Doctor Who, here’s what he had to say about his first ever episode
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I tend to give interviews saying, ‘I leapt at the opportunity!’,” he admits, “But it meant going to work for the BBC in-house, which is something you just don’t do, as a freelance writer – career-wise, it’s the wrong move.” With Davies initially busy on ITV drama Mine All Mine, it was months before a meeting to discuss the shape of the series took place.
May. 10, 2024
Call of Duty on Xbox Game Pass could still happen this year as Xbox president appears to confirm Activision games will hit the subscription service
Sarah Bong pledges games from “across the whole slate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview with Bloomberg, Sarah Bond explains the benefits of Game Pass. She says that “importantly, you get every single one of our games that we build day one in Game Pass.” Espousing the quality and depth of the titles available on the service over the past few years, Bond goes on to tease that “you’re going to see even more big games coming into Game Pass later this year.
May. 10, 2024
Challengers star Josh O’Connor swaps tennis for grave-robbing in new indie movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Big Screen Spotlight |Alice Rohrwacher’s La Chimera is a powerful exploration of grief and grave-robbing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In La Chimera, the latest movie from film festival favorite Alice Rohrwacher, Josh O’Connor’s Arthur is hanging by a thread. Fresh out of jail in a crumpled, stained, white linen suit and mourning the loss of his love, Beniamina, he returns to the Italian village he calls home and his community of fellow grave robbers.
May. 10, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 devs celebrate ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ recent Steam review comeback
95% of 6,913 recent reviews have been positive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077is averaging ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ recent reviews on Steam, and its developers having nothing but thanks for its community. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” wrote CD Projekt community manager Marcin Momot onTwitterwhen announcing the news. “You can’t imagine how much it means to me, I have never been close to giving up and always believed this could be somehow possible, but never thought I will actually see it.
May. 10, 2024
Dead Cells dev's Prince of Persia roguelike delayed to dodge Hades 2's surprise Early Access launch: "We are not prideful enough to ignore the implications of that"
“Everyone and their mum is playing that game (including our entire team… and their mums)” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rogue Prince of Persia is being delayed due to the surprise Early Access release ofHades 2, but only slightly. That comes from developer Evil Empire, which takes toTwitterto reveal that the Prince of Persia roguelike is still set to launch this month, though you’ll need to wait until May 13 to find out when exactly that is.
May. 10, 2024
Despite Palworld's success, Game Pass needs the likes of Call of Duty or GTA 6 to become sustainable, former senior PR lead says
Xbox Game Pass needs the “world’s biggest games,” he argues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coming offthe closures of four Microsoft-owned studios, Hilderbrand blogged about where the mega-corporation can go from here in the wake of its exorbitantActivision Blizzardbuyout andmuted Xbox Game Pass growth. Hilderbrand speculates that almost every game that launches into Game Pass “badly misses its sales goals,” despite seeing a temporary boost from being the hot new thing.
May. 10, 2024
Doctor Who boss Russell T Davies hopes that the divisive Timeless Child storyline continues "for seasons to come"
Exclusive | The showrunner explains why the controversial arc is an important one to follow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Whoshowrunner Russell T Davies has made it clear that he won’t be ignoring the divisive Timeless Child storyline in theupcoming seasonof the hit show. In fact, he will be exploring it further and hopes that continues long into the series' future.
May. 10, 2024
Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson reveal their all-time favorite villains – and one is a "misunderstood" fan-favorite
Exclusive | The cast share the love for iconic Doctor Who villains including a favorite from David Tennant’s era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the course of the past six decades, beloved sci-fi seriesDoctor Whohas brought us many incredible villains from the legendary Daleks to the mischievous Adipose (a personal favorite of ours). But the question is, what are the current cast’s all-time favorite Doctor Who villains?
May. 10, 2024
Doctor Who stars Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson tease how new companion will make season 2 "bigger, better, hotter"
Exclusive | The cast explain how the introduction of Varada Sethu will shake things up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After weeks ofrumors, earlier this yearthe BBC confirmedthat for Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor would be accompanied by not one, but two companions in his second season ofDoctor Who. Joining Gatwa and a returning Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday isAndorstar Varada Sethu, who will be joining the TARDIS crew for season 2.
May. 10, 2024
Fallout 76 player who nuked Phil Spencer says it was nothing personal: "He was the final boss in my eyes - In an RPG I prefer to be the bad guy"
It wasn’t a protest after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 76 player who nukedPhil Spencer’s in-game camp wasn’t protesting the recent closure of Bethesda studios but had instead been planning the attack for weeks. In a shocking move earlier this week,Microsoft decided to close Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworks, two acclaimed studios under the Bethesda umbrella.
May. 10, 2024
Fantastic Four's Galactus actor already appeared in the MCU – 10 years ago
Ralph Ineson has already had a role in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MCU’sFantastic Fourofficially has its Galactus. It was announced yesterday (May 9) thatRalph Ineson will take on the role of the fan-favorite villain, but this won’t be the actor’s first appearance in aMarvel Studiosmovie. In Fantastic Four, he joins an increasingly stacked cast. Marvel’s First Family will consist of Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (AKA Mr.
May. 10, 2024
First major Manor Lords patch takes aim at enemy AI, underpowered archers, plus "overly high ale consumption" - and adds a steep tax to prevent gold hoarding
The city-builder cracks down on gold hoarders and boozy villagers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords' first patch is now available for public testing, meaning it’s coming soon and we can see exactly what’s changing in the record-breaking city-builder. The patch brings a laundry list of improvements, most notably with a significant buff to archer damage. The unit type was supposedlytoo overpowered before release, prompting the game’s developer to swing too far in the other direction and accidentally create “very weak archers.
May. 10, 2024
Forget Five Nights At Freddy's, another popular horror video game is getting the movie adaptation treatment, and it looks terrifying
Huggy Wuggy is coming to the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the success of theFive Nights at Freddy’smovie, another popular video game based around a supposed cuddly childhood pal is getting the live-action adaptation treatment, and this one looks pretty creepy, to say the least. Survival horror game Poppy Playtime by Mob Entertainment is being adapted byGodzillastudio Legendary.
May. 10, 2024
How to get Thick Leather in V Rising
Thick leather in V Rising is made through a Tannery, Thick Hide and Oil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thick Leather in V Rising is a resource that a lot of players find themselves stuck on, as it’s a wall that’s relatively easy to run into in the early game, as players look to craft items like Waterskins, Cloth, and armor like the Merciless Hollowfang set - only for V Rising to insist they need a new kind of leather better than the normal sort that you’ve likely encountered before now.
May. 10, 2024
Former Helldivers 2 lead writer didn't think anyone at Arrowhead "was expecting Malevelon Creek to be a thing" before it turned into the Galactic War's deadliest battleground
Improv helped the team react to players without breaking the in-universe immersion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2reacts to players and the in-universe galactic tug-of-war like no other live service game, and it’s all thanks to improv, surprisingly. In an interview withInverse, former lead writer Russ Nickel revealed that his background in improvisational comedy helped the team quickly and appropriately react to community shenanigans, most notably with the struggle to liberate one of the most contested planets in the game, Malevelon Creek.
May. 10, 2024
"I need Wonder Woman to be a rebel. I need her to be against the systems that are in place now." Tom King on why Diana Prince is a different sort of superhero to Batman and Superman
Interview | The writer breaks down Wonder Woman #9 and the origins of Sovereign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wonder Womanrelaunched last year with a new #1under the all-new creative team of writer Tom King andartist Daniel Sampere. To say it has proved to be a bold new start for the Amazing Amazon is an understatement. The series kicks off with a woman - soon revealed to be one of the Amazons - protecting herself against a gang of violent bigots.
May. 10, 2024
Former vampire Jubilee of the X-Men joins Blood Hunt in June with her own spin-off one-shot
Jubilee was a vampire for eight full years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Men are about to bust their way into Marvel’s big summer crossover Blood Hunt in a series of one-shots showcasing specific mutants, starting with none other than Jubilee. Though it may seem odd to kick things off with a mutant who has rarely had her own spotlight title, it actually makes perfect sense when you know that Jubilee was actually a vampire herself for years.
May. 10, 2024
From Doomsday to Doc Ock, the 25 best comic book supervillains of all time
Ranking the best comic book villains of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every great hero needs great villains, and when it comes to superhero comics, the supervillains that go up against the likes of Batman, Spider-Man, the Avengers, the Justice League, and more are often just as popular as the heroes themselves. The best supervillains of all time transcend their individual nemeses as great characters in their own right, many of whom have been elevated into starring roles over the years.
May. 10, 2024
God of War: Ragnarok is reportedly the next PlayStation exclusive coming to PC with an announcement "imminent"
Following Ghost of Tsushima’s PC port, due next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War: Ragnarokis reportedly the next PlayStation exclusive to make its way over to PC. PlayStation has been slowly porting its first-party lineup to your personal computers these last few years, most recently with Horizon: Forbidden West earlier this March and the upcomingGhost of Tsushima: Director’s Cutport due next week, and Kratos' second dadventure is apparently next in line.
May. 10, 2024
Godzilla x Kong sequel in the works from Shang-Chi screenwriter
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsscreenwriter Dave Callaham is set to pen the sequel toGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Though it wasn’t the biggest hit among critics, a sequel seemed more than likely given that the film grossed nearly $555 million worldwide against a budget of $135 million. The film has quite the divisiveRotten Tomatoesscore, with a 54% critics rating and a 91% audience score.
May. 10, 2024
Harley Quinn, Catwoman, and Poison Ivy reunite as the Gotham City Sirens for the team's first new comic in over a decade
The series also includes half-naked cowboys with machine guns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know that three of DC’s best known villains (and occasionally grudging heroes and anti-heroes) are also a part of an informal super-team? Yep,Catwoman,Harley Quinn, and Poison Ivy have sometimes united to form the Gotham City Sirens - and now they’re back in a new month-long event series.
May. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 veterans are making a Fire Emblem-style strategy RPG complete with "horny" romance thanks to Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades 2
“I definitely want the game to be horny” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group ofHelldivers 2veterans has spun off into another company to make a “narrative heavy” strategy RPG like Fire Emblem, complete with romance because one developer wants “the game to be horny.” Talking toInverse, former Helldivers 2 lead writer Russ Nickel talks about the inspirations that informed his approach to the popular co-op shooter, D&D, and more.
May. 10, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush dev hits back at Microsoft exec calling for more award-winning games with their own awards: "Not enough?"
The comment certainly raised eyebrows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Tango Gameworks developer has reacted to an Xbox executive reportedly asking for more “smaller games that give us prestige and awards” with a picture of Hi-Fi Rush’s awards. In the wake ofMicrosoft shutting down four Bethesda-owned studiosearlier this week, including the Tokyo-based Tango Gameworks, oneXbox executive reportedly asked for “smaller games that give us prestige and awards"in an internal meeting.
May. 10, 2024
Hideo Kojima says Mad Max creator George Miller is "my God, and the SAGA that he tells is my Bible" in totally normal Furiosa verdict
Kojima really, really likes the new Mad Max movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas shared his completely normal verdict on Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, calling director George Miller his “God.” Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is of course the latest installment in Miller’s post-apocalyptic action film series, and it’s releasing in theaters on May 24. However, Kojima managed to have “witnessed” it early, and if his first impressions are anything to go by, this is going to be quite the movie.
May. 10, 2024
Homeworld 3 review: "Brings the series safely into the modern era"
Homeworld’s operatic space combat is as engrossing as ever in its third outing, although a weaker story and a slightly odd cover system dim the shine of its star. Spectacular RTS action Diverse campaign missions Interesting roguelike mode Disappointing story ‘Space terrain’ concept a mixed blessing A lot of bugs Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 10, 2024
Honkai Star Rail Hope Is the Thing With Feathers location guide
How to find the Hope Is the Thing With Feathers song in Honkai Star Rail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you find the Hope Is the Thing With Feathers record in Honkai Star Rail, you can play Robin’s music on the Astral Express using the phonograph device. Unfortunately, this record can only be obtained through a hidden quest on the planet of Penacony which, like all hidden quests, is ridiculously hard to find.
May. 10, 2024
How to beat Scylla in Hades 2 and the Sirens
Scylla and the Sirens make great music but also make for a tough boss battle in Hades 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fighting the Hades 2 Scylla and the Sirens band makes for a fun but challenging battle that tests your skills with three bosses at once. The Sirens, led by singer Scylla, block the path out of Oceanus and into the third Region of the Underworld inHades 2, which means you’ll be facing them a lot as you try to reach Chronos.
May. 10, 2024
How to extract with 10 common samples in Helldivers 2
Destroy some Terminid nests on easy settings to get common samples quickly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Personal Order to extract with 10 common samples isn’t hard, but if you want to get it done quick then there are ways to speed up the process. You don’t want to clear a 45 minute game and realise you’ve only got 7 samples, then have to dive back in.
May. 10, 2024
How to get the whip in V Rising
The whip weapon in V Rising is unlocked through Domina and Simon Belmont When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Whip in V Rising is a weapon type that doesn’t unlock for a while, though it’s very powerful and worth getting at the earliest opportunity. Recipes for the whip are unlocked through two different bosses, one of which grants basic whip crafting options, while the other boss - or V Blood Carrier - rewards you with the Sanguine whip, its most powerful form.
May. 10, 2024
Former Helldivers 2 lead writer praises the shooter's community for uniting against the PSN mandate: "We trained them to fight together. And then they fought together"
The writer also hopes the community sees the fascism role-play behind the “surface level” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A formerHelldivers 2lead writer has praised the shooter’s community for uniting against the recentPSNmandate. News broke last week thatHelldivers 2’s PC players would be required to link to an active PlayStation Network accountlater this month. The stipulation fromSony and Arrowhead was then summarily walked backjust a few days later, when the shooter was review-bombed on Steam, in a message from players to let the two companies know how displeased they were with the mandate.
May. 10, 2024
Huge Tears of the Kingdom book reveals 8 scrapped Princess Zelda redesigns, and a loving Rauru and Sonia scene
What could have been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has revealed early concept art for The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s redesigned Princess Zelda, and fans are having a normal one. Nintendo recently tweeted out the post below, announcing that it would be revealing several new Tears of the Kingdom merchandise items for the game’s upcoming anniversary on May 12.
May. 10, 2024
It's not even been in Early Access a full week, but Hades 2 is already my GOTY until further notice
Opinion | Blood, darkness, and moonlight guide us all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m experiencingHades 2with a remarkable sense of childlike glee. I always knew that the sequel to one of my favorite games of all time would be a hard bag to fumble – that simply wouldn’t be developer Supergiant’s style, after all – but I didn’t expect it to knock the wind out of my sails in all the right ways soimmediately.
May. 10, 2024
Manor Lords might get pigs, but the developer "can't decide" if they should live inside or outside like chickens
Bacon is on hold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pigs might be introduced in the same manner as chickens inManor Lords, but the game’s developer can’t make their mind up on the matter. Right now, chickens and sheep operate as building-based animals in Manor Lords - both have buildings in which the creatures reside, so the chickens have Chicken Coops, for example.
May. 10, 2024
Marvel star back to play Rick Flag, Sr for the DCU in an entirely unexpected way
Frank Grillo is set to play Rick Flag, Sr. in both Creature Commandos and Peacemaker season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Grillo is making the jump from the MCU toJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s DCU. It was announced last year that Grillo would be voicing Rick Flag, Sr. in Creature Commandos, a World War II veteran and field commander of the Suicide Squadron.
May. 10, 2024
Marvel's new Galactus actor has the perfect response to his casting: "World devouring cosmic villain is it?"
Ralph Ineson has broken his silence on the casting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news is out:Galactus is joining the MCU and will be played by British actor Ralph Ineson. Reacting to the news on Twitter,The First Omenstar shared his reaction, and it’s pretty perfect. “World devouring cosmic villain is it? I’ll see what I can do,” hewrote, sharing a news report about his casting.
May. 10, 2024
My go-to controller for Asus ROG Ally just dropped to its lowest price yet
Mechanical switches and a wireless connection for under $50 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a little late to the docking party. I’ve had anAsusROG Ally since launch, and a little before during my reviewing period, but have pretty much exclusively used it in handheld mode. After all, I have a full laptop desk set up - why throw another PC into the mix?
May. 10, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa's first season of Doctor Who earns rare perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The Fifteenth Doctor has officially landed! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Showrunner Russell T Davies’ new season of legendary sci-fi TV show Doctor Who is yet to premiere, but has already earned itself rave reviews and perfect ratings. The fourteenth installment, which is being calledDoctor Who season 1, has landed a rare 100% score onRotten Tomatoes, making it undoubtedly a perfect season.
May. 10, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who season ups the stakes with its new villains, and I couldn’t be happier to see it
OPINION | Doctor Who season 1 takes the sci-fi show to the next level, and Jinkx Monsoon’s villain proves it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve lovedDoctor Whomy whole life, it’s one of my earliest memories – no, I won’t tell you which scene is the first I remember, but suffice to say, my fandom spans ‘Classic’, ‘Revival’ and now ‘Nu-Nu-Who’.
May. 10, 2024
Nicolas Cage's new movie called "the best horror of 2024" in glowing first reactions
Osgood Perkins' Longlegs is proving a hit with genre fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Nicolas Cage and Maika Monroe’s “nightmarish” new horror movie Longlegs are in – and it’s being likened it to The Silence of the Lambs and Sinister. Taking to Twitter recently,Collider’s Perri Nemiroff said: “Already quite confident calling LONGLEGS my favorite Oz Perkins film.
May. 10, 2024
Oh no, they're adding the Oregon Trail to American Truck Simulator and I think it's a horror game now
Can a truck driver know fear? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have just seen the trailer for American Truck Simulator’s Nebraska DLC and I’m not sure I’m going to recover. The things developer SCS Software is asking us to do with an 18-wheeler are downrighthorrifying. Take a look at thetraileryourself below -if you dare- starting at the 1:33 mark, where an unsuspecting trucker finds a road closed due to construction on a dark and stormy night.
May. 10, 2024
One of 2024’s surprise breakout streaming hits is coming back for a second season
Ted is back for season 2 on Peacock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They got him: the surprise breakout hit Ted is coming back for a second season on Peacock. The ‘90s-set prequel, which follows the adventures of Seth MacFarlane’s Ted alongside best friend John (Max Burkholder), was originally listed as an ‘event series’ consisting of only seven episodes.
May. 10, 2024
Roblox Sol's RNG codes are not currently available
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While we’ve seen these codes in otherRobloxexperiences, and of course you have the generalRoblox promo codesthat you can use for universal cosmetic items, they are currently absent in this game. For more information on the situation, here’s what you need to know about Sol’s RNG codes in Roblox. Roblox Sol’s RNG codes Roblox Anime Fighting Simulator codesRoblox Blox Fruits codesRoblox Brookhaven codesRoblox Dress to Impress codesRoblox Murder Mystery 2 codes
May. 10, 2024
Russell T Davies explains how his "accidental" criticism of Loki led to the Marvel show's director writing a Doctor Who episode
Exclusive | The showrunner reveals how it turned out to be one of the “happiest working relationships” he’s had on the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When popular MCU showLokihitDisney Plus, many described it as Marvel meets Doctor Who, so it wasn’t much of a surprise whenseason 1’s director Kate Herron signed up to write an upcoming episodeof the beloved BBC sci-fi series.
May. 10, 2024
Shogun season 2 seems likely as main star inks deal to return
Hiroyuki Sanada has closed a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hiroyuki Sanada has closed a deal to return as Lord Yoshii Toranaga – which means a season 2 is likely on the horizon. According toDeadline, other details are “still being worked out and deals are being finalized” so that FX can officially take Shogun to a second season.
May. 10, 2024
Should you choose V Rising PvP or PvE mode?
If you’re starting a new game in V Rising, we recommend a PvE server When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PvP or PvE servers in V Rising is the first choice you make when beginning a new game, and it’s one that’ll massively change your experience of the whole process - do you enter a world where you’ll be going up against other vampire players, or do you keep things cooperative and work on hunting NPC enemies?
May. 10, 2024
The 34 greatest movies from the 2010s you forgot about
Under the supreme rule of superhero sequels, these movies came and went before our eyes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As tentpole franchises with budgets amounting to hundreds of millions apiece choked out theaters, a number of smaller movies with comparatively leaner price tags made their way to various streaming and Video on Demand platforms. While some of these “smaller” movies still drew attention, not all of them kept a lasting place in the wider consciousness.
May. 10, 2024
The next Asus handheld isn’t the ROG Ally 2, but I’m still hyped for a refresh
The Asus ROG Ally X is officially coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look, I love using thebest gaming handhelds, but both theAsus ROG AllyandSteam Deck OLEDare a bummer when it comes to runtime. If you’re playing an indie game or a classic caper, you might be able to get a decent session in without reaching for a charger.
May. 10, 2024
The Obi-Wan Kenobi series is apparently one of George Lucas’s favorite new Star Wars projects
One Lucasfilm employee has heard the whispers… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Lucas may no longer be front and center in the Star Wars franchise but, every now and then, he pops up on a set of aDisneyPlus show or – in this case – we hear a murmuring of just how much he liked theObi-Wan Kenobiseries.
May. 10, 2024
The Witcher season 4 set photo gives us our first indication of what Liam Hemsworth's Geralt could look like – thanks to his stunt double
It’s not quite the first look, but it’s close enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first set photo of ‘Geralt’ inThe Witcher season 4has been leaked – but it’s not of Liam Hemsworth. Instead, his stunt double has given us a quick indication of what the new iteration of the character could look like, including a new costume and wig for The White Wolf in the Netflix series.
May. 10, 2024
This cat-shaped sandbox adventure offers up the purrfect playground to get lost in
Indie Spotlight | From taking cat naps to wearing hats and helping a Shiba Inu, Little Kitty, Big City is an utter delight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Little Kitty, Big City, I see a glittering light shining down on a laundry pile and I know exactly what it means: this is the perfect place to curl up and nap.
May. 10, 2024
This Twilight Zone Day, I can’t stop thinking about two of the show’s eeriest episodes
Opinion | ‘Eye of the Beholder’ and ‘The Masks’ are more than just visually creepy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 64 years since The Twilight Zone first crept onto our television screens, quietly unnerving us with the bleakest and most terrifying of tales. Created and hosted by the late great Rod Serling, The Twilight Zone remains one of the most influential television shows in pop culture history – and I can’t imagine a world without it.
May. 10, 2024
Warcry: Pyre and Flood review - "Another excellent set"
Pyre and Flood is a dynamic clash between fire and water - or rather, aelves and ghosts. It’s another very impressive release for Warcry. Beautiful miniatures that expand both the Nighthaunt and Lumineth model lines A rich expansion of the current season’s lore Some of the models are very fiddly to assemble - even by Games Workshop’s standards Remember, this is an expansion box and NOT a starter set Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 10, 2024
X-Men '97 seems to be setting up the villain that killed the Avengers and Fantastic Four
Do you want Onslaught? Because this is how you get Onslaught When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thelatest episode of X-Men ‘97ended on a brutal cliffhanger that draws on a classic moment from ’90s X-Men comics. But there’s a lot more tothe episode’s dire foreshadowingthan just its gut-wrenching final scene. Spoilers ahead for X-Men ‘97 episode 9 In X-Men ‘97 episode 9, Wolverine, Cyclops, Xavier, and Nightcrawler confront Magneto on Asteroid M, attempting to convince him to fix Earth’s magnetic poles, which he damaged with his powers (it’s comic book science, it’s fine).
May. 10, 2024
Xbox founders reportedly mourn the loss of its identity: "It's not Xbox anymore, it's Microsoft gaming"
They also point to stagnant Game Pass growth as a factor behind Microsoft’s cuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox founders are reportedly mourning the loss of the company’s identity withinMicrosoftand refer to it as “Microsoft Gaming.” Earlier this week,Microsoft shuttered acclaimed studios Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworksafter just purchasing them a handful of years ago.Hi-Fi Rush fans mourned the critically acclaimed gamein particular, despairing at the thought that even launching a beloved game might not be enough to save a developer from closure at the hands of a mega-corporation.
May. 10, 2024
Former Blizzard president gives Xbox advice after brutal studio closures: "This all comes down to making great games"
After defending Phil Spencer, Mike Ybarra tells fans to “keep the faith” but “ask for clarity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Xbox community reels from a brutal round of studio closures, former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is urging the company to redirect its focus toward making great games. Shortly after the grim news was announced thatXbox had shut down four studiosincluding Redfall devArkane Austinand Hi-Fi Rush studio Tango Gameworks, Ybarra shared a lengthyTwitter postdefending Xbox boss Phil Spencer’s character and expressing sympathy for those impacted by the closures.
May. 9, 2024
"It's an amazing time for the medium." Brian Michael Bendis on Joy Operations, comics, and his upcoming Amazon shows
Interview | The legendary writer delves into the second run of his cyberpunk thriller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brian Michael Bendisremains one of the most legendary names working in comics today. The multi-talented writer/artist found major cult success in the ’90s with the superhero noir thriller Powers, which he co-created with Michael Avon Oeming. He followed that up with a move to Marvel and a string of mainstream hits including the iconic first run of Ultimate Spider-Man in 2000 and later Daredevil,one of many collaborationswith artist Alex Maleev.
May. 9, 2024
10 years after its release, a forgotten Robert Downey Jr. movie is climbing the Netflix charts
All rise for The Judge, now on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Judge, a 10-year-old legal drama starring Robert Downey Jr., is racing up the Netflix charts since it arrived on the US version of the streamer last week. The movie has been viewed more than 5.3 million times and it’s currently the third most popular movie on Netflix, behind Shrek and Jerry Seinfeld’s Pop-Tart comedyUnfrosted.
May. 9, 2024
A Gollum movie with Andy Serkis marks first of a new "batch" of Lord of the Rings movies – and Peter Jackson is involved "every step of the way"
Andy Serkis will return to direct and star in The Hunt for Gollum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerVariety, The Hunt for Gollum sees Andy Serkis return as Gollum, as well as helming the film. It will be the first major live-action movie set in-universe since The Hobbit movies. The Gollum movie will “explore storylines yet to be told” based on J.
May. 9, 2024
A horror movie you might have missed with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is now climbing Netflix charts
Even better, the movie has a huge twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unexpected horror movie is rapidly climbing Netflix’s global top 10, despite being released almost two years ago. Barbarian is soaring up the streamer’s charts, currently sitting at #2 worldwide, as shown onFlixPatrolon May 9. The Airbnb nightmare flick sits behind Kuwaiti romantic comedy Honeymoonish, and ahead of Netflix’s starstudded originalUnfrosted.
May. 9, 2024
A new anime adaptation of a beloved manga feels like a classic Marvel comic in the best way, and it may cure your superhero fatigue
OPINION | Tired of modern superhero movies? Maybe give new anime Kaiju No. 8 a try When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Considering the recent explosion of international interest in kaiju cinema, from the Academy Award-winning acclaim ofGodzilla Minus Oneto the blockbuster revenue ofGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire, one can see this season’s Kaiju No. 8 anime as another monster-sized addition.
May. 9, 2024
After millions of sales and a glut of awards, Baldur's Gate 3 director says he's nearly done talking about his smash CRPG hit: "I really want to focus on new things"
Larian is moving on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke says he doesn’t plan to talk about the development of the D&D RPG for very much longer, preferring instead to focus on what’s coming next. Vincke is set to speak at the Digital Dragons conference in Poland later this month, but in response to a tweet about his speech, he said that his talk “will be one of the last times I talk about Baldur’s Gate 3 development.
May. 9, 2024
After seeing the Elden Ring Symphonic Adventure, I've never felt so ready for Shadow of the Erdtree
Opinion | Seeing all of the Elden Ring boss battles play out to the live score has me ready to take on Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The visuals and sound design inElden Ringare amazing. But it’s hard to appreciate them when you’re dodge rolling for your life, heart racing as you search for a tiny opening in which your sweaty index finger can spam R1.
May. 9, 2024
All Destiny 2 Exotic Class Item perks for Prismatic builds
The Final Shape introduces an Exotic Class Item to Destiny 2 that lets you combine Exotic armor perks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting one of the Destiny 2 Exotic Class Items with just the right perks can take your Prismatic builds to the next level, giving you even more power thanks to two Exotic perks. There are 16 different perks for each Class item that are inspired by an existing piece of Exotic armor, and since you get two of these perks, you can have some never-before seen perk combinations inDestiny 2.
May. 9, 2024
Andy Serkis responds to his new Lord of the Rings movie – with a Gollum selfie
Precious memories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andy Serkis has reacted to the announcement ofhis new The Lord of the Rings movie– with a Gollum selfie. As revealed by Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, The Hunt for Gollum sees Serkis once again portraying Gollum, while also taking on directing duties. A post shared by Andrew Serkis (@andyserkis)
May. 9, 2024
Animal Well review: "An endlessly inventive Metroidvania with unfathomable depth"
Animal Well is stubbornly traditional in keeping you in the dark as you embark on your adventure, but that’s firmly to its credit as you unravel the mysteries sprinkled around its map. Puzzles involving animals, toys and mechanical devices demand creative thinking, while the sense that nothing is quite as it seems never lets up. This is an endlessly inventive Metroidvania with unfathomable depth. Fantastically dark atmosphere Ingenious items and puzzles
May. 9, 2024
Bad news Mad Max fans, Max’s cameo in Furiosa isn't played by Tom Hardy
But his replacement makes a lot of sense… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t worry Mad Max fans, the wasteland wanderer does still appear in Furiosa, but it isn’t the Max we remember as Tom Hardy has sadly not reprised the role after all. Franchise creator George Miller has revealed that the Fury Road star will not make his highly anticipated Furiosa cameo as Max Rockatansky, but his replacement is just as good, literally.
May. 9, 2024
Carmy's back in the kitchen – The Bear season 3 finally gets a release date and a cryptic first tease
Bon appétit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bear season 3 finally has a release date – and FX announced the news with a cryptic first teaser trailer for the new installment of the critically acclaimed comedy-drama. We already knew that the new season would be released sometime in June, but we now have a concrete date: June 27.
May. 9, 2024
Chris Pine is also baffled by the Star Trek 4 new writer news: "I thought there was already a script?"
Star Trek 4 is still up in the air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still, the latest update does indicate work is being done on the long-awaited sequel. We’ll just have to wait and see if any of this comes to fruition. Elsewhere in Trek news,William Shatner has said he’s happy to return as a de-aged Captain Kirk on one proviso.
May. 9, 2024
Crow Country scratches that PS1 survival horror itch, but it's also the perfect game for a total genre newbie
Opinion | If you love horror but are too scared of horror games, please play Crow Country When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creeping through the deserted amusement park, I whisper a quick thank you to SFB Games for the lack of fixed camera angles in Crow Country. It’s one of the most refreshing twists to a well-trodden genre that the developer has implemented, but Crow Country still oozes many other charming quirks and mechanical sensibilities you might expect from any of thebest survival horror gamesof the late 90s.
May. 9, 2024
Developers pay tribute to immersive sim titans Arkane Austin and the career-shaping Dishonored series: "One of those games that changed my world view on game design"
Arkane Austin helped lead development on the first game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tributes for the Dishonored series andArkane Austinare pouring in from game developers in the wake of the studio’s closure. FollowingMicrosoft’s shocking decision to close both Arkane Austin and Tango Gameworksyesterday, a report claimed thatArkane Austin had been pitching a new Dishonored game before it was closed.
May. 9, 2024
Diablo 4 lead says "obvious" bad ideas used to "fall through the cracks" because the devs didn't fully realize "doing this 2,000 times is actually terrible"
“We’ve made that mistake enough times that now we’re very cognizant of it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4lead class designer Adam Jackson says some features that were widely maligned simply didn’t go through enough testing for Blizzard to realize they were tedious in design. Talking to streamer Raxxanterax (timestamped here), Jackson explained that the Diablo 4 team’s process of internal feature testing today is a little more robust than it used to be.
May. 9, 2024
Disney Plus/Max bundle is the latest streaming mega-deal – but it sure does sound like a slow return to traditional TV
The offer will be rolled out in the US sometime in the summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set to launch sometime in summer in the US, the deal promises to offer “the best value in entertainment and an unprecedented selection of content from the biggest and most beloved brands in entertainment including ABC, CNN, DC, Discovery, Disney, Food Network, FX, HBO, HGTV, Hulu, Marvel,Pixar, Searchlight, Warner Bros.
May. 9, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies wants to make a musical episode one day, despite once turning down ABBA's idea for a stage version
Exclusive | The Doctor Who boss reveals his regret at saying no to a meeting with ABBA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Whois back with a bang, and this time round it has a musical edge! Following a brilliant scene set to the Spice Girls classic ‘Spice Up Your Life’ in the 60th anniversary specialThe Giggle, the recentChristmas special, ‘The Church on Ruby Road’, featured an original musical number titled The Goblin Song, whichtook the charts by storm.
May. 9, 2024
Fallout 76 players appear to protest Xbox's studio closures by directing nukes at Phil Spencer's MMO camp
The Microsoft Gaming CEO hasn’t yet made a statement about the closures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spencerand his Fallout 76 camp appear to be victims of a targeted, in-game nuclear bomb. Fallout 76’s radioactive wasteland is full of mutated beasts, but the biggest threat players can face comes from nuclear bombs, cheekily fired by other players, that can destroy your entire camp if you’re logged into the game.
May. 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 3's programmer is so legendary that people are starting to think it took 16 years to bring back the JRPG because nobody else could replicate his code
Nasir Gebelli’s legend continues to grow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a 16-year gap between the 1990 release of Final Fantasy III on Famicom and its 2006 remake on Nintendo DS, and a 31-year gap before the Pixel Remaster brought something more akin to the original game to a new platform. That might be because the original game’s legendary programmer was so good nobody could replicate his code.
May. 9, 2024
Former Dragon Age writer thinks pressure will be on for Dreadwolf to release in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Age’s lead writer is very keen to see whatBioWarehas cooked up withDragon Age: Dreadwolf, and is understandably a little wary of fans being “very reasonable about it.” This is the traditional ‘blockbuster period’ for game releases, although in the last few years we’ve seen developers and publishers gradually peel away from concentrating their releases around the Christmas season.
May. 9, 2024
Game of Thrones star Ralph Ineson joins Marvel's Fantastic Four as big bad Galactus
Let’s just hope he’s not a cloud this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Galactus, one of the most ominous villains in all of Marvel lore, has reportedly been cast forMarvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot movie. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, actor Ralph Ineson is in talks for the role, and it’s close enough that THR is calling it “cast.
May. 9, 2024
Hades 2 devs don't know how many runs it'll take to reach the roguelike's true ending because it doesn't have one yet
Hades 2 is still in Early Access, so don’t expect to unlock the true ending for some time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2studio Supergiant can’t tell you how many runs it’ll take to reach the roguelike’s true ending because there is no true ending yet. That comes from an interview withGame Informer, in which studio director Amir Rao gave players gunning for Hades 2’s true ending some tough news: there isn’t one yet and there probably won’t be for some time.
May. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 director agrees with balancing complaints: "It feels like every time someone finds something fun, the fun is removed"
Conversations will be had at Arrowhead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s director has acknowledged that weapons nerfs have gone “too far in some areas.” Earlier this week, Helldivers 2 director Johan Pilestedt responded to a Twitter user complaining that the shooter had become “un-fun” for them, because balance changes had come “over the priority of fun.” It turns out the Helldivers 2 director and Arrowhead Game Studios CEO actually agrees.
May. 9, 2024
X-Men ’97 is setting up two major – and devastating – comic book storylines for a potential season 2
Fatal Attractions, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 episode 9was quite a doozy – and its ending sets up two major comic book-accurate storylines that might very well be the focus for (a yet to be greenlit) season 2. Warning: major spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 9 below! Towards the end of what was already a rough and emotional episode, two key events take place: Magneto uses his magnetism powers torip Wolverine’s metal skeleton out of his bodyand strip the Adamantium from it; and Xavier, unable to reason with Magneto about his decision to destroy what’s left of humankind, decides to force his way inside his brain.
May. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets icy new Warbond after Arrowhead holds community vote to decide whether it was "tone deaf" to do so after PSN debacle
Democracy wins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newHelldivers 2Warbond is out right now, thanks chiefly to the shooter’s community voting for it to launch today. The newHelldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbondis out now, as you can see from the tweet below. We already knew the contents of the new Warbond, including three new outfits, three new primary weapons, a new pistol, several new grenades, and new capes and banners, so the contents of the new Warbond aren’t a surprise.
May. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2's helmets once played a far larger role, but the devs "unfortunately had to cut it due to, well, having to ship the game"
At least they still look cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helmets inHelldivers 2used to have way more influence on how you play the game, but alas, the idea was scrapped as developer Arrowhead Game Studios needed to actually ship the dang game. That comes from Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt, who has been taking fan questions on the game’s official Discord server.
May. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2's new SMG gives Stalkers a taste of their own medicine with a stun-locking effect that slows them right down
Included in the new Polar Patriots Warbond for your pleasure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’snew sidearm gives the tear-inducing Stalkers a taste of their own medicine. ThePolar Patriots Warbonddropped earlier today for all Super Earth rookies, bundling in various new weapons, armor, cosmetics, grenades, and boosters in one snowy-themed package. A notable addition was the SMG-72 Pummeller, a one-handed submachine gun that easily steals the show.
May. 9, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush lead reacts to Xbox exec asking for "smaller games that give us prestige and awards" - right after closing studio that made prestigious, award-winning, smaller game
Xbox Game Studios boss had some eyebrow-raising comments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoftreportedly told staff that the company needs smaller games for the added prestige, one day after it closed down the studio that made them a smaller, prestigious game. Xbox Game Studiosboss Matt Booty held a town hall meeting with staff yesterday to discuss the division’s future and news of Xbox shutting down four subsidiaries, according to a report fromThe Verge.
May. 9, 2024
Hostilities break out in the first issue of DC vs. Vampires: World War V - and it's all Damian Wayne's fault
An art preview gives a tantalizing hint at the Elseworlds sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue of World War V, which publishes in August, features a main cover by Schmidt, plus variants from Steve Beach, Jae Lee, Riley Rossmo, Nikola Čižmešija, and a foil variant by Homare. You can check all of those out below.
May. 9, 2024
How to find Iron in Hades 2
Gathering Iron in Hades 2 is tricky because it seems to spawn so rarely on the Surface When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mining Hades 2 Iron on the Surface works just like mining any other ore reagent, but the issue is that it’s so hard to find. You’ve essentially got to hope that the warships in the Rift are feeling generous that night, providing some ore chunks for you to bash with the Crescent Pick.
May. 9, 2024
How to get the Crow Country bronze key
Solve the pump mechanism puzzle to get the bronze key in Crow Country When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow Country bronze key is the first key you can get and will open a range of doors as you explore. But, you’ll be finding thedoorslong before the key, and the path to actually getting it gives you no clue what you’re going to get.
May. 9, 2024
How to get the Crow Country fairy tree lady code and phrase
Find Arthur and the Lounge to find the number and phrase you need for the fairy tree lady in Crow Country When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll find the Crow Country fairy tree lady within minutes of starting, but need a code number and password phrase to get past her that takes longer to work out. Fortunately, it doesn’t much long after meeting her to get what you need, if you know where to look.
May. 9, 2024
How to get to the Surface in Hades 2
Reaching the Surface world becomes a major goal in Hades 2, but getting there isn’t easy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting to the Surface in Hades 2 is a complicated process requiring two separate Incantations to unlock the path and then survive up there. The ward in the Crossroads blocks a set of stairs up to the Surface world, so bringing that down is your first challenge.
May. 9, 2024
How to kill 35 Warriors in Helldivers 2
Warriors in Helldivers 2 are stocky grey bugs with pincers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The personal order to kill 35 Warriors in Helldivers 2 can be a bit hard to complete if you don’t have a bestiary in front of you. After all, isn’t just about everything inHelldivers 2technically a warrior of some sort? I’ve yet to find any pacifistic bugs or bots, but regardless, there’s actually a very particulartypeof Terminid referred to as a Warrior, a specific species you need to go and hunt down to complete this personal order.
May. 9, 2024
How to solve the Crow Country swan boat puzzle and a whole lot more
The swan puzzle in Crow Country involves a crypt, clock, and dig site puzzle and finally opens the Witchwood door When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow Country swan puzzle is the first you find, with swan boats and talk of an egg to fix the broken ride. However, despite being literally the first challenge you encounter in the game, you won’t be able to solve it for a while and ultimately open a door way,waylater in the game.
May. 9, 2024
I went to war in Manor Lords all so my city-builder civilians could get a proper drink
Now Playing | I’d do literally anything for a mug of ale right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t set out to be aManor Lordswarmonger. From the minute I first booted up the hit city-builder, I was prepared to settle gently into my region and oversee an era of peace and tranquility. Unfortunately, as I was soon to find out, developer Slavic Magic and Mother Nature had different plans for me, and they all revolved around a cool mug of ale.
May. 9, 2024
Indie developer says Warner Bros isn't forcibly delisting his game after all: "Ownership and store listings will return to me"
Adult Swim Games had previously been expected to delist dozens of titles right about now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like there might be a happy ending for the indie developers whose games were set to be forcibly delisted by Warner Bros., as one of those devs now says he’s getting control of his game’s store listing.
May. 9, 2024
John Malkovich joins Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot in mystery role
John Malkovich is reportedly joining the Fantastic Four reboot movie, but who is he playing? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Malkovich has been cast in an unnamed role inMarvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four reboot movie, according to a report fromDeadline. Malkovich’s casting is the second Fantastic Four casting in a row with no role attached, following therecent reported addition of Paul Walter Hauser to the film.
May. 9, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes doesn't have a post-credits scene, but there's still a reason to stick around
Is it worth staying after the credits roll on the latest Planet of the Apes sequel? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This latest film, which aims to kickstart a new trilogy in the series, jumps ahead in time to roughly 300 years after the events of War, focusing on the journey of a new young ape named Noa (Owen Teague).
May. 9, 2024
Manor Lords player pushes the city-builder to the limit by building a 3,000-strong 'village' that only has 1 market
Really puts the city in city-builder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords players keep getting creative with the city builder’s tools as one builder has boxed 3,220 villagers into a medieval suburbia. Funnily enough for a city builder, Manor Lords doesn’t actually let you erect proper cities from either the modern high-rise variants or the old-timey walled castle ones.
May. 9, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa's favorite new Doctor Who episode is Steven Moffat's return, despite admitting he "hardly understood what was going on" at first
Exclusive | The cast tease upcoming episode Boom, which is Gatwa’s favorite of the season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For Ncuti Gatwa’sfirst full seasonas the Fifteenth Doctor, Moffat has penned episode 3 titled ‘Boom’, which airs next weekend. It will see the Doctor and companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) travel to a war-torn planet - but there’s a twist!
May. 9, 2024
New trailer for sci-fi horror A Quiet Place: Day One trailer sees Lupita Nyong'o, Joseph Quinn, and a cat try to escape from New York
The sci-fi horror prequel releases on June 28 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for upcoming sci-fi horror movie A Quiet Place: Day One has dropped, and it’s somehow looks evenmoretense thanthe nerve-shredding teasers we’ve had previously. Alex Wolff (Hereditary), Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things), and Lupita Nyong’o (Black Panther) star in the Michael Sarnoski-directed sequel, with Krasinski stepping back to simply produce this time around.
May. 9, 2024
Newegg just dropped the RTX 4070 back to Black Friday level pricing
Arguably worth buying over the Super version When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting for the vanilla RTX 4070 to drop further in price since the new Super version arrived, and Newegg finally answered my prayers. Thanks to a discount and coupon combo, you can now grab a Gigabyte Gaming OC V2 for the same price as many lower-spec versions were going for during Black Friday.
May. 9, 2024
Nintendo Switch successor looks unlikely to launch before April 2025
Nintendo’s president has spoken When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In short, Furukawa tells investors that Nintendo’s current outlook for the ongoing fiscal year doesn’t include the Switch’s eventual successor. That could suggest Nintendo doesn’t expect theSwitch 2to factor into the current fiscal year because it won’t have launched within the time period. It is worth noting, though, that Furukawa says Nintendo hasn’t “yet discussed launch timing.
May. 9, 2024
Prototype Super Nintendo abruptly disappears after reaching at least $3.2 million at auction, and nobody knows why
That’s nearly 10 times the price of the infamous Nintendo PlayStation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, a rare prototype of the Super Famicom, the console that would come to be known as the Super NES worldwide, went up on a Japanese auction site. After quickly racking up millions in bids, the auction was pulled, and nobody seems to know why.
May. 9, 2024
Sorry Zelda and Mario fans, Nintendo's president says game development will only get even longer and more complex in the future
But hey, the Nintendo Switch is getting a successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Nintendo gears up to announce the successor to the Switch, company president Shuntaro Furukawa reportedly says you can expect game development to become even longer and more complete in the future. AsFamitsureports (translated throughGoogleand DeepL), Nintendo recently fielded questions from investors following a financial results briefing.
May. 9, 2024
Sydney Sweeney lines up next movie after smash hits Anyone But You and Immaculate – and it's a boxing biopic
The King’s David Michôd is set to direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sydney Sweeney has lined up her next movie after smash hitsAnyone But YouandImmaculate– and it’s a sports biopic. According toDeadline, Sweeney, who rose to fame in HBO’s teen drama Euphoria, is set to play real-life boxer Christy Martin in a flick directed by The King’s David Michôd.
May. 9, 2024
Terraria creator and indie publisher channel their inner Kendrick vs. Drake with an online feud: "I've sold more copies of Terraria than all your games combined"
Hip-hop’s biggest beef infects game developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult of the Lamb and Hotline Miami publisher Devolver Digital recently decided to step into the ring of online feuds “for the social engagement” - inspired by the biggest hip-hop battle in over a decade - which prompted another indie heavy-hitter to hilariously weigh in. “Looking for another publisher to start beef with for the social engagement,” Devolver Digitaltweeted.
May. 9, 2024
The best wireless gaming headsets 2024
Go tether-free with the best wireless gaming headsets on your platform of choice - our picks from across the price ranges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best wireless gaming headsets can provide industry leading audio without a cable getting in the way. Not only are these headsets faster than ever but they’re also much cheaper these days as well.
May. 9, 2024
The Office spin-off finally gets plot details, confirming links to the original and a major location change
10 years after the original ended, the documentary crew is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first major details about The Office spin-off have been confirmed, and it seems like we’re heading to a new location. The original show, which made stars of Steve Carrell and John Krasinski, was set in a Scranton paper company as it followed its employees doing everything they could to avoid selling paper.
May. 9, 2024
This beginner-friendly 3D printer is the best we've tested - and it's $210 off right now
Anycubic have sliced prices on one of our favorite 3D printers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a beginner looking to dive into the wonderful world of 3D printers or are in the market for a new 3D printer under $400, now is the perfect time to add the Anycubic Photon Mono M5s to your shopping basket.As we gushed about in ourAnycubic Photon Mono M5s review, this resin 3D printer is leaps and bounds ahead of the competition.
May. 9, 2024
This dark new Metroidvania is already 2024's second best-reviewed game, making it a perfect tonic to ease my Hollow Knight Silksong blues
Animal Well hits all the right notes for gothic bug lovers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight Silksongis still somewhere behind the shadowy gates of game development, but not to worry, this banger year for Metroidvanias continues with Animal Well, out today, which might just be a game of the year contender based on its critical reception.
May. 9, 2024
This Samsung QLED TV is a great PS5 display that looks like a painting, and it's down to its lowest price
Pretend Horizon: Forbidden West is a van Gogh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Believe it or not, some people don’t like big TVs dominating their living rooms. Yes, I know, if you’re a PS5 fan or an Xbox devotee then that’s probably going to be hard to comprehend, but you might already be trying to convince a loved one or anyone else you share your space with to let you upgrade your current dinky display.
May. 9, 2024
Three years after it was first announced, a new animated Batman series from the creator of the '90s classic gets a release date – and a new-look Harley Quinn
Here’s your first look at Batman: Caped Crusader When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman: Caped Crusader finally has a release date – and a first look at the new animated series. New images provide our first glimpse at Batman, Harley Quinn, and Catwoman in the Prime Video show, which will premiere on the streamer on August 1. One of the biggest differences between this series and previous iterations of Gotham City, it seems, will be its depiction of Harley Quinn, who’s Asian-American in the new show.
May. 9, 2024
V Rising Waygate map with all fast travel locations
We lay out every teleportation Waygate location in V Rising, updated for 1.0 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Waygate map for V Rising will lay out every single location you can fast travel to in all of Vardoran, and considering that each region has its own resources, bosses, challenges and rewards, you’ll want to set up a network of operational Waygates to carry you across the entirety of theV Rising map.
May. 9, 2024
Venom's co-creator brings him back to his Lethal Protector days to take on one of Marvel's most evil villains
Here’s an early preview of Venom: Separation Anxiety #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside artist Gerardo Sandoval, Michelinie is digging into a previously untold chapter of Eddie Brock’s history inVenom: Separation Anxiety, which borrows its name from the classic ’90s event for a story set at the height of Venom’s Lethal Protector era. We’ve got an advance preview of pages from May’s Venom: Separation Anxiety #1 showing Venom in his classic symbiote form, looking particularly menacing in Sandoval’s style, which evokes many of the anti-hero’s more monstrous qualities.
May. 9, 2024
Where is the Ghoul’s family? This Fallout theory might have the answer to one of the show’s big season 2 mysteries
What happens in New Vegas… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout season 1 endingposed plenty of questions to carry forward to the next season of Prime Video’s mega post-apocalyptic hit. Chief among them is the whereabouts of the family of the Ghoul (Walton Goggins). According to a new theory fromScreen Rant, however, a key location from Fallout: New Vegas could be the destination for the gunslinger formerly known as Howard Cooper.
May. 9, 2024
Win a copy of the new Stephen King collection!
We have three hardbacks of You Like It Darker up for grabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of those 12 tales is a novella-length sequel to his classic 1981 novel Cujo, centring on Vic Trenton, whose family were terrorised by the titular rabid pooch. “Rattlesnakes” sees Vic (who, decades on, is still feeling the pain and guilt of not having saved his son) taking a break in a Florida mansion owned by a friend, and receiving an unexpected inheritance – with major strings attached…
May. 9, 2024
Win a Jada remote-control Godzilla figure!
We have two 12.5” tall Heat-Ray Breath Godzilla figures from Jada to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla got a makeover for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latest entry in the MonsterVerse movie franchise, with purplish dorsal plates along his back – something reflected in Jada Toys’ latest remote-control figure. Standing 12.5” tall and measuring 25” long from head to tail, the Jada Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire Heat-Ray Breath Godzilla R/C figure comes with a controller shaped like Godzilla’s foot, which you can use to move the figure forward, left and right, making a stomping noise as he goes.
May. 9, 2024
X-Men ‘97 just brought a brutal Wolverine comics moment to life on Disney Plus
‘Tis but a scratch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This story contains spoilers for X-Men ‘97. Think of Wolverine and you’ll likely think of thesnikt-sniktof the iconic X-Men member’s adamantium claws. What some might not know is that his entire skeleton is made up of the metallic alloy – and Magneto just reminded us of that fact in the worst possible way inX-Men ‘97 episode 9.
May. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 director still talking to PlayStation and Valve about relisting the shooter "everywhere" after PSN mandate saw the game pulled in over 170 countries
The spread of managed democracy takes time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s game director and studio head is still working to get the shooter back on storefronts of countries it was delisted from last week. In the wake of announcing that allHelldivers 2 players on PC would need to link to an active PSN accountlast week, Arrowhead’s shooter wassummarily delisted from 170 countries around the worldthat didn’t have access toSony’sPSN.
May. 8, 2024
X-Men ‘97 episode 9 review: "There’s no way any of this ends on a high note"
Completely and utterly devastating, although we absolutely saw it coming. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Major spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 9 below! The penultimate episode of X-Men ‘97 season 1 has arrived – and the end is nigh. There’s no way any of this ends on a high note.
May. 8, 2024
After posting daily updates for 7 years, Prey fan account that was counting the days until a sequel reacts to studio closure: "It's over"
Prey developer Arkane Austin was one of the studio’s shutdown by Xbox today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Breaking a 2,556-long streak of tweets reading simply, “no,” the Twitter account ‘Has Prey 2 Been Announced Yet?’ shared this utterly tragic tweet on Tuesday after the news of Arkane Austin’s closure: In case you’re eager for some insights into Microsoft’s thinking after a year of Xbox executives celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a “break out hit” and saying “we don’t quit” on games like Redfall,you aren’t the only one.
May. 8, 2024
After spending 2 years setting 17 straight world records, this Minecraft speedrunner is finally "taking a break" following an unbelievable "near flawless" run
“This is pretty unbeatable” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraftspeedrunner Feinberg has spent the past two years dominating one of the survival game’s most demanding categories. Now, after setting his 18th straight world record with a “pretty unbeatable” time, he’s taking a break from the grind. So what does a break for a runner like Feinberg look like? Well, he’s now spending his time onTwitchstreaming all advancements runs in the 1.
May. 8, 2024
As Xbox shutters studios, community concern mounts for the teams behind Doom, Avowed, Hellblade, and more
They “all seem unsafe now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following yesterday’s abrupt closure of multiple Xbox studios, some players are expressing concern for the future of other acclaimed development teams. On May 7,Microsoft announced the closure of four studios, including Hi-Fi Rush and The Evil Within studio Tango Gameworks and Prey and Dishonored studioArkane Austin. The latter studio struggled with the release of Redfall, but had a strong legacy behind it, while the former released Hi-Fi Rush at the start of last year to critical acclaim and millions of players.
May. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead shoots down iPad Pro release rumor, but is "consistently impressed" with Apple tech: "It's wild"
“I’m a mere publishing boy, but I am consistently impressed with Apple tech” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While bets were hedged, Larian Studios' head of publishing, Michael Douse, swiftly poured cold water on the rumor,sayingthe “source is silly.” Regardless, that’s not to say that Douse isn’t impressed with Apple’s tech. He then takes a question from another fan who asks if an iOS phone could even handle running Baldur’s Gate 3.
May. 8, 2024
Crow Country review: "a lovingly built greatest hits mix of retro horror ideas"
Filled with great puzzles and an engaging world, Crow Country is a well made recreation of how you remember classic 90s horror games. It’s familiar enough to feel authentic but different enough to keep things mysterious. A fantastic recreation of retro horror Great puzzles Good atmosphere and world building Art design feels slightly childish Infuriating map Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 8, 2024
Dark Matter star Jimmi Simpson says Apple's new sci-fi series is his "favorite thing I've ever been a part of" and explains why he joined the cast of Westworld
Exclusive: Jimmi Simpson talks Westworld, sci-fi, and why Dark Matter is a bit different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter star Jimmi Simpson is no stranger to sci-fi, having starred in some of the genre’s biggest shows but there’s something special about the new Apple show. “I care so much about the stories that I get to be a part of.
May. 8, 2024
Dark Matter stars Jimmi Simpson and Jennifer Connelly share what makes the sci-fi show different: "They just articulated this universal human wondering so beautifully"
Exclusive: Jimmi Simpson and Jennifer Connelly talk the “Odyssean adventure” that is Blake Crouch’s Dark Matter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter stars Jennifer Connelly and Jimmi Simpson have hit just about every genre in their careers – but there was something special that true them to the new Apple TV Plus series. “I thought it was a great idea for a show.
May. 8, 2024
Deadpool 3 director suggests it won’t be a mindless cameo-fest: "We let the story dictate the characters"
Shawn Levy says “we didn’t start off with a wishlist” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool & Wolverinedirector Shawn Levy has suggested the upcoming R-Rated threequel won’t be packed with mindless fan service and cameos, even pointing to a returning X-Men actor as proof of concept. “I’ll say we didn’t start off with a wishlist,” Levy toldEntertainment Weekly. “From the day we started devising this Deadpool and Wolverine story, we let the story dictate the characters, not the other way around.
May. 8, 2024
Deadpool 3 gets a new look – and one key Loki detail has fans excited
Look closely at this new Deadpool 3 picture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3has a new look – and fans are noticing a key detail that links to Loki. In the new picture, which you can see below and which comes courtesy ofEntertainment Weekly, we see Deadpool and Wolverine in what looks to be aTVAbuilding. That tracks with what we know of thetrailer that screened behind closed doors at CinemaCon, which saw Matthew Macfadyen’s character tasking Deadpool with saving the Sacred Timeline.
May. 8, 2024
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf reportedly set to release before April 2025, but you'll see the RPG's gameplay this summer
Dreadwolf could finally be less than a year away from launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These delays are reportedly pushing back Mass Effect 5, as BioWare goes all-in on getting the RPG sequel shipped before turning its full attention to the space-faring RPG that fans are desperately craving.Mass Effect 5still remains in development at BioWare under EA, although it’s unclear right now what stage of production the sequel is in.
May. 8, 2024
EA boss doubles down on commitment to AI, believes "more than 50% of our development process" will be impacted
Andrew Wilson also expresses desire for AI to impact games in the same YouTube impacted film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Electronic ArtsCEO Andrew Wilson has doubled down on the company’s commitment to generative AI in game development processes. In an EA investor call held yesterday, May 7, executives were asked how the publisher would implement generative AI into game production pipelines.
May. 8, 2024
Fast X director's next project is a claustrophobic horror movie led by actors from two of 2023's most-hyped films
Greta Lee and Kingsley Ben-Adir will star in 11817 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fast Xdirector Louis Leterrier has a new movie in the works – a claustrophobic horror flick starringPast Lives' Greta Lee andBarbie’s Kingsley Ben-Adir about a family who gets trapped in their own house. According to the official logline, the movie, titled 11817, will see “inexplicable forces trap a family of four inside their house indefinitely.
May. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 hit with 3 days of DDoS attacks just weeks from Dawntrail, as Square Enix scrambles to fix the MMO's servers
Logging in - and staying logged in - was a major trial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Final Fantasy 14 barrels towards its next major expansion,Square Enix’s MMO has sustained three days of DDoS attacks. Square Enix’s developers have had their hands fully trying to counteract a DDoS attack over the past three days. Final Fantasy 14 was first hit with a DDoS attack on May 6, according to a post on theLodestone, with Square Enix writing that it “will continue to monitor the situation and work with ISPs to come up with countermeasures.
May. 8, 2024
Good news, Hollow Knight: Silksong hopefuls - the Microsoft Store says we'll only have to wait another 7,974 years to play it
It’s not news, but it’s also not not news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHollow Knight: Silksongrelease date has made its way online, but you’re probably not going to like it. Earlier today, the Twitter user below noticed that theMicrosoftStore had updated its listing for Team Cherry’s long-delayed sequel. That store listing also came with a release date, but the trouble is, it’s very obviously false, since it lists the release date for Silksong as “12/30/9998.
May. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs are worried it's "tone deaf" to drop a new Warbond so soon after the whole PSN kerfuffle, so they're letting voters decide "in true democratic fashion"
Right now, the vote is overwhelmingly in favor of a new Warbond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether or notHelldivers 2gets a new premium Warbond on Thursday is entirely up to the community, as the developers are concerned it might be tone deaf to release one so soon after the wholePSNlinking debacle. In case you’ve been hiding under a rock for a week, Helldivers 2 sparked its biggest controversy yet whenSony mandated PSN account linking for PC players.
May. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players get mixed signals around the Eruptor nerf as one dev calls the changes unintended and another says it's still "absolutely viable"
Removing explosive shrapnel saved players from friendly fire, but also nerfed the Eruptor’s damage output When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are getting mixed signals from developers after a recent patch indirectly nerfed a fan-favorite primary weapon. The R-36 Eruptor was added to Helldivers 2 in theDemocratic Demolition Warbond, serving as a bulky marksman rifle that shoots explosive rounds, handy for clearing bug nests and bot fabricators.
May. 8, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush developer was reportedly "in the process of pitching a sequel" when Xbox shut it down
The bloodbath at Xbox might not be over yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks was set to pitch a sequel to its acclaimed rhythm action game whenMicrosoftshut the studio down, according to a new report. That information comes fromBloombergreporter Jason Schreier, citing people familiar with Xbox’s plans. Schreier writes that the studio closures “included Tokyo-based Tango Gameworks, which last year released the critically acclaimed action game Hi-Fi Rush.
May. 8, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush fans mourn studio closure despite critical acclaim and millions of players: "what hope is there for anyone?"
Hi-Fi Rush’s story offers an added touch of irony When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans are paying tribute to Hi-Fi Rush, after developer Tango Gameworks was closed byMicrosoftwith immediate effect yesterday. May 7 brought the disastrous news thatMicrosoft was shutting down Tango Gameworks, as well as three other Bethesda-owned studios, immediately. This came a year afterXbox executives celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a “breakout hit"for the platform, and so fans understandably wanted to know what had changed to put a lot of people out of work.
May. 8, 2024
Hit webcomic Covenant is a manga-inspired adventure about "hot priests battling even hotter demons"
Covenant by LySandra Vuong gets its first print edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Artist LySandra Vuong - AKA Explodikid - has quickly risen to become one of the most popular creators on WEBTOON. Their series Covenant - pithily describedon their websiteas being “a supernatural action comic about hot priests battling even hotter demons” has had more than 21 million reads - and now it’s coming to print, courtesy of Oni Press.
May. 8, 2024
How to beat Eris in Hades 2
Eris is a brutal Hades 2 boss, using speed and ridiculous firepower to blast you apart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hades 2 Eris boss fight is a real roadblock on the Surface path, with her Adamant Rail bullets and bombs making her a formidable foe. As if being able to fly, drop bombs, and snipe Melinoe wasn’t enough, her treachery and teasing make her all the more frustrating, especially when you die.
May. 8, 2024
How to find G Rock in Hades 2
Glassrock, or G. Rock as it’s commonly abbreviated to, is a Hades 2 crafting materials that needs to be mined When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting Hades 2 G Rock, or Glassrock, requires you to bring the Crescent Pick all the way to the Mourning Fields in the Underworld. This rare crafting material is quite difficult to get, not only because getting to the third region of the Underworld in Hades 2 can be quite tricky, but also because Glassrock isn’t especially common.
May. 8, 2024
How to get Thalamus in Hades 2
Thalamus is a plant in Hades 2 that is grown from Chaos' Origin Seeds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You need to grow Hades 2 Thalamus at the Crossroads, as it’s not something you can gather by hand, but getting seeds required the help of Chaos too. The odd-looking plant can only be grown from Origin Seeds, and it currently has very limited uses inHades 2, though one of them is for a story-critical Incantation that lets you venture to the Surface unimpeded.
May. 8, 2024
I finally started playing as Baldur's Gate 3's most popular Origin character and I was not disappointed
Now Playing | Rather than a dice roll, I let Larian’s stats determine my latest Baldur’s Gate 3 run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At this point, I’ve lost count of the number of runs I’ve started inBaldur’s Gate 3. Even if I were to look at my save files, it wouldn’t reflect the true total on account of my deleting some older playthroughs to make room for fresh ones.
May. 8, 2024
I test Steam Deck docks for a living, but I'd still rather have one of these gaming monitors
Ditch your Steam Deck dock for a single monitor cable solution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve said this a million times, but I think picking up a Steam Deck dock is essential if you ownValve’s portable powerhouse. Not only will it provide you with a perch for your portable PC, but it’ll kit the mini PC out with all the ports you’d find on your full-sized rig.
May. 8, 2024
I've been obsessed with this open-world take on Ghibli and Zelda for months, but its indie inspirations are just as exciting
Europa was inspired by some of the indie space’s all-time greats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind Europa, an open-world adventure gameI’ve long lauded for its lovely marriage of Ghibli-esque visuals and Zelda gameplay, has revealed its indie inspirations, and now I’m more excited for it than ever. Zelda meets Ghibli is already an incredibly easy sell, but Europa is an even more compellingupcoming indie gamenow that we know it was inspired by genre greats including Journey, Gris, and ABZU.
May. 8, 2024
Indie devs react to Hades 2's stealth launch: "Good thing we picked a quiet news week to launch a video game"
“Can we collectively stop doing shadow drops for majorly anticipated games?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SFB Games' Tom Vian, co-creator of upcoming horror game Crow Country, was able to make light of standing in Supergiant’s godlike shadow. “Good thing we picked a quiet news week to launch a video game,” he remarked onTwitter. Crow Country releases later this week on May 9, meaning survival horror fans will be pulled between the PS1-style shooter and the sequel to everyone’s favorite roguelike.
May. 8, 2024
I’d recommend this Game Pass Ultimate deal to any gamer - even if they don’t own an Xbox
You don’t need an Xbox Series X or S to make the most of Game Pass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game Pass Ultimate 3-month code |$44.99$36.99 at WootSave $8 -It might not seem like a big saving, but considering a monthly payment is $16.99, you’re getting half a month for free in this Game Pass Ultimate deal. One-month codes are also available, bringing 30 days down to just $12.
May. 8, 2024
Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock really want to co-star again: "I would love to work with you again before our eyes close"
The Speed co-stars want to work together again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are desperate to work together again. The duo famously shared the screen in Speed, then reunited 12 years later for The Lake House. They’ve yet to star together again since, though both of them hope that changes before they die.
May. 8, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes cast and director reveal most important piece of advice "franchise godfathers" Andy Serkis and Matt Reeves gave them
Exclusive | The team behind the new chapter open up about the words of wisdom they received from the Apes legends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, whilst the duo did hand the reins of the franchise over to a new cast and director, they still hadroles to playas consultants, offering treasured words of wisdom to the new filmmaking team.
May. 8, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes cast totally get why their characters are being compared to Elon Musk and Luke Skywalker
Exclusive | Yes, the tech billionaire really was one of the inspirations behind the new Planet of the Apes villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s always fascinating seeing what comparisons new film and TV characters garner, as the cast ofKingdom of the Planet of the Apesrecently discovered. The latest instalment in the beloved sci-fi franchise is yet to hit the big screen, but intriguing parallels are already being thrown out into the world.
May. 8, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director would like to see the series build to the 1968 original - but hopes we never see a remake
Exclusive | Wes Ball discusses his vision for the future of the franchise and how it could tie back to the original film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ball revealed: “I do think there are still many, many years in-between when that Charlton Heston reality steps in, where a spaceship drops out of the sky onto a planet full of apes.
May. 8, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes review: "Offers spectacle and thrills, but lacks the smarts and ambition of its predecessors"
Entertaining enough but inessential, Kingdom offers spectacle and thrills but lacks the ambition, smarts, and gravity of its immediate predecessors. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Is there life after Caesar? That’s the big question for Wes Ball’s (The Maze Runner) franchise restart. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is tasked not only with following one of the strongest fantasy trilogies of recent times, but with moving forward without Andy Serkis’ pivotal simian protagonist.
May. 8, 2024
Lego flowers make the perfect quirky Mother’s Day gift and they’re at their lowest ever price right now
Some bloomin’ good deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ah, the age-old tradition of giving your mom flowers on Mother’s Day. It’s a classic for a reason. I mean, even if you’re not a mother, who wouldn’t love a pretty bunch of blossoms or a regal bouquet of roses? But despite your best efforts to keep these flowers fresh, they won’t last forever.
May. 8, 2024
Manor Lords players trying to expand into the city-builder's new territories are getting stung by settlements that aren't self-sufficient
There’s no ‘set and forget’ in medieval Europe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords players are starting to find out about the dangers of reckless expansionism. Each time you start a newManor Lordssave file, you’ll be dropped into a region with a handful of nearby neighbors that make up the rest of the world around you. While you’ve got a starting point, however, you’re not limited to it, and you can spread out into those surrounding regions to establish multiple settlements.
May. 8, 2024
Mark Hamill voices the Joker in MultiVersus alongside Kevin Conroy's Batman
Mark Hamill will feature as the voice of the Joker in MultiVersus, but don’t expect him to come out of retirement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Hamill may be retired from voicing the Joker, but there’s at least one more new performance from him out there that fans are just now getting to hear, as the beloved actor provides the voice for the Joker in the upcoming full release of Warner Bros.
May. 8, 2024
Marvel celebrates 50 years of Wolverine with a new comic series that reveals "a major addition" to the character's lore
The new Wolverine title will introduce a new villain that Marvel is touting as a “major addition to the lore of Wolverine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new Wolverine title, Logan will go back to his roots in the Canadian wilderness, where he’ll encounter an “ancient villain” who has been “bubbling under the surface of the Marvel Universe since the days of myth, and once unleashed.
May. 8, 2024
Marvel's answer to Overwatch has its 39-character roster datamined, including Spider-Man, Squirrel Girl, and a beloved Avengers character
How does Jeff the Land Shark factor into a FPS? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals, the upcoming Marvel shooter twist on Overwatch and The Finals, has seen its roster of characters seemingly leak online. Earlier today, Miller Ross, who has a track record of providing accurate information for superhero games like Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, claimed to have datamined character information from Marvel Rivals' alpha build.
May. 8, 2024
Move over Barbie, another classic childhood toy is being turned into a movie, and it's got a big action director behind it
A Matchbox car movie is on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Barbie was just the beginning as Mattel has its next toy movie adventure in action, and it has already landed a director. Anyone who enjoyed playing with little toy cars as a child will remember the iconic Matchbox brand. The minuscule vehicle line was invented in 1953 by an automotive enthusiast who wanted to make a toy for his child that they could take to school in a matchbox.
May. 8, 2024
My favorite gaming laptop of 2024 just took its first major price drop
Grab the OLED Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 for a record-low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buy it if: ✅ You need to travel with your laptop✅ You want a high-quality screen✅ Aesthetic is important Don’t buy it if: ❌ You want top of the range performance❌ You need to replace a desktop Specs:AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS | Nvidia RTX 4060 | 16GB LPDDR5X RAM | 1TB SSD | 2880 x 1800 120Hz OLED display
May. 8, 2024
My retro gaming heart is already in love with Nintendo's newly revealed Switch collection of NES speedrunning challenges
A 34-year-old esports event is back as Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The game features 150 challenges spread across 13 NES classics, all focused on completing an in-game objective as quickly as possible. There are challenges ranging from beating the first level of Super Mario Bros. to defeating a certain number of enemies in Zelda 2.
May. 8, 2024
New Twisters trailer sees Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones go to war against not one but two tornadoes
Hold onto your hat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Twisters is here to sweep you off your feet. In the new trailer, which you can watch above, Powell and Edgar-Jones must face down not one buttwotornadoes, which then combine into one terrifying, destructive mega storm. Whoa. This isthe second trailer for the upcoming movie, which sees Edgar-Jones play a former storm chaser called Kate Cooper who is still dealing with the trauma of a terrifying tornado encounter.
May. 8, 2024
One Piece's latest twist is a perfect encapsulation of the series - and something that Eiichiro Oda has been building towards from the start
The manga’s latest reveal is poignant and fitting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 1113 chapters, One Pieceremains as unpredictable as ever. Even when author Eiichiro Oda unveils some big revelations, they are not what you’d expect from his long-running manga series - and this is where we should add a warning. We’ll be talkingbig spoilersfor the latest chapter of One Piece from here on in.
May. 8, 2024
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami calls Microsoft's decision to shut down the studio he helped found "sad"
Mikami famously founded Tango Gameworks to help young talent prosper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shinji Mikami has reacted to news ofMicrosoftclosing Tango Gameworks, calling the decision “sad.” Yesterday brought news thatMicrosoft was reportedly closing Tango Gameworks and Arkane Austin, the studios most recently behind Hi-Fi Rush and Redfall, respectively. Many developers at the two studios weighed in with shock at the news, with Hi-Fi Rush creative director John Johanas adding that “unfortunately I don’t quite have the words.
May. 8, 2024
Revenue from game subscriptions like Xbox Game Pass has barely grown in 2 years, potentially explaining Microsoft's studio closures
The megacorp is now reinvesting in “high-impact titles” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Revenue shouldn’t have to balloon annually for an industry to remain healthy, but giant gaming companies have been chasing and investing toward unsustainable growth for years, which makes the above news a little worrisome. Microsoft in particular has gone all out on its Game Pass initiative by launching all its published games into the service andspending $69 billion to acquire Activision Blizzard.
May. 8, 2024
Rockstar detectives think GTA 6's cover art and screenshots could be revealed very soon
Rockstar has a pattern of dropping new information in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6newshounds believe new screenshots for the upcoming Rockstar game could be revealed very soon. Just recently, a bot appeared to have detected several new mentions of GTA 6 in Rockstar’s website API, according to the Twitter user below. The API apparently makes reference to “screens” alongside mention of GTA 6, seemingly pointing to brand new screenshots having been uploaded to the developer’s website.
May. 8, 2024
Secretly recorded audio from gory horror In a Violent Nature screening has viewers clapping, gasping, and... vomiting
Chris Nash’s slasher is making quite the impression on genre fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror movieIn a Violent Naturehas started being shown to more critics and if the reactions are anything to go by, every genre fan is going to be clamoring over themselves for a ticket when it releases in theaters. During a screening at the Chicago Film Festival recently, an audience member allegedly recorded their fellow viewers as they watched the film, which premiered at Sundance back in January and currently boasts an impressive95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
May. 8, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws lead explains how relationships with criminal factions "lends itself very well for an open-world game"
Letting us role-play as the non-committal Han Solo-type When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis looking like another beautifully faithful depiction of a galaxy far far away, but I’m more interested in roleplaying as a space scoundrel with criminal commitment issues, which this game happily also allows. Star Wars Outlaws casts us as Kay Vess, a rogue Han Solo-type who begins the game loyal to no one but her alien raccoon pet Nix.
May. 8, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws' Reputation system will change "the gameplay around the story" rather than "the story itself"
Even if Jabba hates your guts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsdevs say the game’s reputation system is designed to shape the world around protagonist Kay Vess, rather than the story that you’re playing through. Speaking to Game Informer, senior narrative systems designer Alice Rendell explains that no matter what you do, “Kay’s story is Kay’s story.
May. 8, 2024
Stellar Blade is basically a PS2 game, and I mean that as a compliment
Opinion | Stellar Blade and its hack and slash action take me back to the PS2-era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. About 10 minutes into my first encounter with Stellar Blade, I had a sudden very strong sense of deja vu. I hadn’t played the game before, I hadn’t seen much footage at all, but while guiding Eve through those desolate post-apocalyptic streets, I had a distinct feeling I’d been here before, and not because I used to live in Hemel Hempstead.
May. 8, 2024
Superman and Lobo's uneasy alliance is put to the test in a massive House of Braniac art preview
The event continues throughout May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The House of Braniac storyline has started tospread out across the Superman titles over the last couple of weeks, with the supervillain having launched an all out assault on Metropolis. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel’s family has been abducted, forcing him into an unlikely alliance with Lobo. Now DC has revealed a first look at the next three instalments of the story, complete with variant covers and preview pages for upcoming issues of Action Comics, Superman, and Power Girl.
May. 8, 2024
The 32 greatest movie sequels
Who says sequels aren’t as good as the originals? These movies prove otherwise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sequels are never better than the original. At least, that used to be conventional wisdom. In reality, sequels are sometimes as good, if not better, than their precursors. Maybe it’s time to finally consider what are some of the greatest sequels of all time.
May. 8, 2024
The last Pokemon player has made the ultimate sign-off as 6 survivors hang on to keep the Wii U and 3DS servers alive
“Pokemon is finally dead on the Nintendo Network” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A small handful of old video game loyalists arecontinuing to keep the Wii U and 3DS servers aliveeven now, but the war has lost an important soldier, as the last remaining Pokemon player has logged out for the last time. That player was known as Amanda, and had been logged into the Pokemon XY servers.
May. 8, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom supercharge the series as Switch Zeldas account for 40% of all sales
BOTW and TOTK have sold over 50 million copies combined When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda has a legacy stretching back almost four decades, but the series is nowhere near ready for a mid-life crisis considering the Nintendo Switch entries account for 40% of all series sales. Nintendo released their fiscal yearresultsjust yesterday, where we received updated sales numbers for the Nintendo Switch itself (141.
May. 8, 2024
Two of Netflix’s most hard-hitting anime collide in bloody and brutal new crossover trailer
The first trailer for Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura trailer has been released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two of Netflix’s most brutal anime collide in a new trailer for their surprising upcoming crossover movie. Until now, Baki Hanma and Kengan Ashura have fought hard – but in their own arenas. Now, in Baki Hanma vs. Kengan Ashura, they butt heads for the very first time in what promises to be a bloody, bone-crunching affair.
May. 8, 2024
Under no circumstances should you use this Manor Lords glitch to shoot yourself up into the stratosphere, because that isn't historically accurate at all
Mind your step in burning buildings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There appears to be a Manor Lords bug that catapults you into the in-game stratosphere when you step on the wrong (or very right, depending on your affinity for heights) wooden plank in burning buildings. As dutifully documented by an unwitting skydiver in Manor Lords, the bug seems to be activated when you step on a log that’s fallen from a burning building.
May. 8, 2024
Upcoming horror movie amps up its marketing by having crazed killers pop up all over the nation
I always feel like somebody’s watching me… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror movie marketing has certainly improved over the past few years, but new franchise The Strangers has taken it to the next level by bringing the film’s villains into the real world. The Strangers has been pulling out all the stops in order to promote the movie as the killer trio, known as Pinup Girl, Dollface, and the Man in the Mask, have been showing up unannounced all across the US scaring citizens.
May. 8, 2024
We finally have a return date for one of the most popular ongoing anime shows – over a year after season 2 was announced
Blue Lock is back on the pitch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Lock, the soccer series that enraptured a new generation of sports anime fans, is returning for a second season later this year. In the interim, a Blue Lock movie (titled Episode Nagi) is on the way. Focusing on the precociously talented, yet often unmotivated Seishiro Nagi, the spin-off feature will be released on June 28 in the West.
May. 8, 2024
We shouldn't talk about this exclusive Disney Lorcana card reveal... but we will
Honoring the most catchy Disney song in years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We may not talk about Bruno, but wewillchat about this EnchantedDisneyLorcana: Ursula’s Return card. Based on that catchy tune from Encanto, ‘We Don’t Talk About Bruno’ is a Song card that isn’t messing around. Due to launch alongside the latest Disney Lorcana expansion this May, it allows you to return a rival character of your choice to your opponent’s hand.
May. 8, 2024
We’re gonna’ need a bigger boat as popular shark horror movie franchise 47 Meters Down is getting another installment
Dun dun, dun dun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The threequel, officially titled 47 Meters Down: The Wreck, has been announced and is launching worldwide at Cannes, as reported byDeadline. The movie is directed by horror helmer My Bloody Valentine’s Patrick Lussier and welcomes back series creator Johannes Roberts and screenwriter Ernest Riera (who wrote the first two films) as co-writers.
May. 8, 2024
William Shatner is open to returning to Star Trek as a de-aged Captain Kirk, as long as it's "not just to make a cameo appearance"
“It’s an intriguing idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. William Shatner is open to returning to Star Trek as Captain Kirk under certain circumstances – and he thinks de-aging technology could be the key. “It’s an intriguing idea,” Shatner toldThe Canadian Press. “It’s almost impossible. But if it was a great role and so well-written and if there were a reason to be there not just to make a cameo appearance, but if there were a genuine reason for the character appearing, I might consider it.
May. 8, 2024
A new movie about the making of Rocky is in the works, featuring a character inspired by young Sylvester Stallone
I Play Rocky will be directed by Green Book helmer Peter Farrelly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I Play Rocky, a new movie inspired by Sylvester Stallone and the making of the 1976 boxing film, is in the works. Following the underdog story of Stallone’s Rocky Balboa from small-time club fighter to taking on the world heavyweight champion, Rocky was nominated for 10 Oscars when it was released in 1976 and won Best Picture.
May. 7, 2024
X-Factor joins the new X-Men line this summer as a team of government sanctioned mutant influencers
Angel and Havok are leading a team of mutant influencers this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is kicking off another wave ofreveals of new X-Men titleswith the announcement of X-Factor, which revives one of the first X-Men spin-off titles from the ’80s and ’90s with a roster that calls back to that same era. Written by Mark Russell with art from Bob Quinn, the new X-Factor features Angel and Havok as the team’s leaders, with Angel having served as part of the original X-Factor team, and Havok having served as the leader of the team’s second incarnation.
May. 7, 2024
2024 D&D core rulebooks will be under creative commons, if that helps you forget the OGL drama
Another win for the #opendnd movement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These new releases will hopefully serve as a fresh lick of paint for the fifth edition of one of thebest tabletop RPGs. The good news is that mechanical refresh will also extend to D&D’s upcoming third-party modules. Anything published on DMsGuild is technically owned by WOTC, but it does still provide third-party creatives the opportunity to make money from their work.
May. 7, 2024
25 years after its release, The Mummy still has one of the most undeserved Rotten Tomatoes scores of all time
Opinion | The Mummy’s filmmaking legacy deserves to be recognized When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the 25 years since The Mummy was released, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve watched it. It started as a staple of my childhood, becoming the go-to Sunday film I’d watch with my mom while she did the ironing. These viewings started early, too, after I promised I wouldn’t get nightmares from watching it as a nine-year-old (reader, I lied).
May. 7, 2024
After a year of Xbox execs celebrating Hi-Fi Rush as a "break out hit" and saying "we don't quit" on games like Redfall, everyone wants to know what changed
“We couldn’t be happier with what the team at Tango Gameworks delivered” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today,Microsoft confirmed it was shutting down a number of studios, including Hi-Fi Rush developer Tango Gameworks and Redfall developerArkane Austin. Now, players, journalists, and industry figures are looking back on the celebratory comments Xbox executives have been making about both games over the past year and wondering what’s changed.
May. 7, 2024
After seeing his hit Steam city builder get the Shrek treatment, Manor Lords dev admits "you can't deny the potential" of official mods
A whole new swamp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of everyone’s favorite medieval city builder-meets-RTS game might have just hinted at the future of modding inManor Lords. Manor Lords doesn’t have mod support “yet,” says developer Slavic Magic onTwitter, but the studio’s reaction to a community creation featuring a particular green ogre is making us hopeful for the future.
May. 7, 2024
Batman #147 debuts a new look for the Caped Crusader - but his enemies are only getting stronger
A packed issue of Batman brings Bruce a new suit and turns the heat up on Damian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ‘Dark Prisons’ arc reaches its penultimate chapter this week with the publication of Batman #147 - a particularly plot-dense issue that marks a turning point in both Failsafe’s schemes to seize control of Gotham and Bruce Wayne’s fight back against the evil forces that have stolen Batman’s identity.
May. 7, 2024
Blade Runner 2049 TV show casts Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh in lead role
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toVariety, sources have suggested she’ll be playing a replicant named Olwen, who is nearing the end of her life. Thatmovie sees Harrison Ford reprise his role as Rick Deckard from the 1982 original, and joined onscreen by Ryan Gosling as K, a young replicant blade runner working for the LAPD. When he discovers a long-buried secret that threatens to destabilize everything he knows, K decides to track down Deckard, who’s been missing for three decades.
May. 7, 2024
DC fans are poring over the details in the new Superman suit and what it might reveal about James Gunn's movie
Superman, new suit and all, hits theaters next July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After James Gunn revealed the first look at his upcoming Superman movie,DC fans are poring over the details of the new suit. The first look in question sees David Corenswet as Clark Kent, putting his boots back on (and presumably getting ready to go back into battle) asSolaris the Tyrant Sundestroys the city in the background.
May. 7, 2024
Demon Slayer season 4 episode count: How many episodes are in the Hashira Training arc?
Hashira Training is a shorter season than most Demon Slayer outings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Demon Slayer season 4, AKA the Hashira Training arc, has come to an end. There will be many left confused and looking for a ninth episode of the season, however. That isn’t happening, sadly, though thereisa movie trilogy to look forward to. For more on that, there’s our guide to theDemon Slayer Infinity Castle arc.
May. 7, 2024
Director of fan-favorite horror movie trilogy teases idea for fourth instalment in the franchise, says it'll be more like Pearl than X
MaXXXine isn’t even out yet, but Ti West is already thinking about what’s next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MaXXXinehasn’t even been released yet, but director Ti West is already teasing details about a potential fourth installment in the horror movie franchise. In a new interview withEntertainment Weekly, the filmmaker confirmed that the upcoming flick, which sees Mia Goth’s titular character go toe-to-toe with a serial killer, while trying to make it as an actress in ’80s Los Angeles, will “probably be the end of the Maxine era”.
May. 7, 2024
Fallout 4 Speak of the Devil password and walkthrough
Where to find the Speak of the Devil password in Fallout 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 4 Speak of the Devil quest will access the Mass Pike Tunnel power armor if find a password midway through the quest. It’s a simple mission but will require some travelling as you visit some radio towers and abandoned buildings to follow clues to set up some transmissions and unlock the final rewards.
May. 7, 2024
Fortnite Chewbacca: Where to find and rescue him
Chewbacca in Fortnite is being held captive by Stormtroopers, and will help you if you rescue him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you know where Chewbacca in Fortnite is then you can storm in to liberate him from his captors, before getting him as a friendly NPC to fight alongside you in the battle ahead. Everyone’s favorite Wookie has initially got his hands full fighting off a pair of Stormtroopers, but if you can help him to escape their clutches then he’ll be a real asset for the rest of the match inFortnite.
May. 7, 2024
From Gen V crossover to a deep-cut Supe cameo, here's every Easter egg in the new The Boys season 4 trailer
The Boys are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4has released a new trailer, and it’s full of brutal gore, outrageous moments, and Billy Butcher’s signature sweary dialogue. We know that the new season picks upsoon after the dramaticGen V ending, which saw Homelander and Butcher get involved in what was going down at God U.
May. 7, 2024
Gen V season 2 sets production return and confirms they won’t recast Chance Perdomo's role in The Boys spin-off
“We will honor Chance and his legacy this season” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V season 2has a new updateafter production was delayed following the death of star Chance Perdomo. The actor, who played Andre Anderson in The Boys spin-off, died in a motorcycle accident in March. Following his death, Gen V’s production was put on hold as the producers shared a tribute to the late actor, along with his co-stars.
May. 7, 2024
Hades 2 roadmap and what to expect in future
Hades 2 will be in early access for a while but Supergiant Games has a loose roadmap for updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hades 2 roadmap already has a few upcoming features for future updates in place, including a new weapon and region, but there are no definitive dates just yet. Early access has only recently launched forHades 2, so Supergiant Games is no doubt turning some of its attention to monitoring community feedback as well as working on new features.
May. 7, 2024
Hades 2 veterans think one returning character has been granted a "HUGE glow-up," but lore questions remain
What’s actually going on here? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2players are absolutely loving the redesigns of certain characters like Chaos.Be warned: there are light spoilers for Hades 2 here! Surprise! Supergiant launched Hades 2 into Early Access yesterday, May 6, so it’s now available via Steam and theEpic GamesStore. Newcomers and veterans alike have been delving into the roguelike sequel, and several returning characters have spruced up their looks a fair amount for Hades 2.
May. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 community manager seemingly fired after encouraging negative reviews over now-canceled PSN mandate: "I knew I was taking a risk with what I said"
Spitz says they were involuntarily let go from Arrowhead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2community manager claims they have been fired after encouraging negative Steam reviews in response toSony’s newly rescinded decision to mandatePlayStation Networkaccount linking. After it was announced last week that Helldivers 2 players on PC would be forced to link their PSN accounts to continue playing the game, an absolute tsunami of backlash hit both Sony and Arrowhead.
May. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 fans commence "operation clean-up" on Steam reviews after Sony walks back controversial PSN mandate: "Real-life Major Order complete"
It’s not quite an official Major Order, but it’s close enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s Steam reviews are starting to rebound followingSony’s decision toreverse a controversial changerequiring PC players to link their Steam accounts to an active PlayStation Network one. At the time of writing, recent reviews score as ‘Mixed’ while overall we’re at ‘Mostly Positive.
May. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 grunts want the PSN drama immortalized as an in-game cape, and the devs are already working on "a good name for it"
“The accidental cape design is pretty cool” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterSony reversed course on its plan to make PSN account linking mandatory on PC, players are already atwork reversing the damage done by the review bombthat helped make that change happen. Now, it looks like the game’s Steam review charts from this whole debacle might just serve as the basis for a new in-game cape.
May. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch stops a deadly situation where troopers would "randomly one-shot themselves" with explosive shrapnel
The Eruptor is now safe to use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch finally stops players killing themselves with shrapnel from the Eruptor. Last month,Helldivers 2 players were being slaughtered by what they suspected were rebounding rocketsfrom Automaton enemies. Developer Arrowhead explained that no, players weren’t being killed by rebounding rockets,but rather explosive shrapnel, which was just introduced earlier that very same week via a brand new patch for the shooter.
May. 7, 2024
How many episodes are in Ncuti Gatwa's first Doctor Who season?
Doctor Who’s first season has now finished. Here’s how many episodes are in season 1/series 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa’s first season of Doctor Who isalreadyat an end. The confusingly titled Doctor Who season 1 (or series 14, if you’re going by post-reboot numbering) saw the Doctor travel across time and space with new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson).
May. 7, 2024
How to get Bronze in Hades 2
You’ll need Bronze in Hades 2 to unlock certain weapons, tools, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding Hades 2 Bronze is essential if you want to craft the Rod of Fishing or even the Argent Skull, but you can only get it on the Surface. There are a few crafting recipes that call for varying amounts of Bronze reasonably early on inHades 2, but you won’t gain access to the surface for quite a few hours, don’t expect to craft these items with little effort.
May. 7, 2024
I lost interest in Dragon's Dogma 2 after 85 hours, so I decided to nuke my playthrough with the infamous RPG mechanic that most players resent
Opinion | And no, I don’t have the Eternal Wakestone yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I treat each visit to a riftstone as a health assessment. By this point in myDragon’s Dogma 2journey, I’ve peered into the eyes of numerous Beastren and human Pawns, most of them misted over with love for their would-be Master. But I’m not looking for allegiance right now: I’m looking for glowing red irises, a bad attitude, and perhaps a little twitchiness.
May. 7, 2024
Invincible season 3 will see the return of another fan-favorite character
The Shapesmith is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shapesmith is returning to Invincible season 3 – and Ben Schwartz is stoked. “I remember when Robert Kirkman told me what the character is — I wasn’t aware of him in the graphic novel of the comics, but I’m a huge fan of that show, I think Invincible’s so good,” Schwartz toldScreenRant.
May. 7, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director says he can see a movie about Caesar's son happening one day, but it's just not this film
Exclusive | Filmmaker Wes Ball thinks there is room in the Apes series to tell Cornelius' story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, although fans thought that this next film would pick up immediately after those events, instead Kingdom leaps forward in time, roughly 300 years later in fact. So, whilst it was previously believed that lead actor Owen Teague would be portraying Cornelius, instead he’s playing a new young ape called Noa whose journey we follow.
May. 7, 2024
Looks like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5080 could arrive before the RTX 5090
Will the 80-class graphics card be Nvidia’s frontrunner? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kopite7Kimi has proven to be a reliable source in the past, but since no rumors are infallible, it’s best to take this leak with a grain of salt. Nvidia also hasn’t touched on any of its next-gen GeForce RTX plans as of yet, so current plans are absolutely subject to change.
May. 7, 2024
Mad Max prequel Furiosa fires up the hype train with first reactions calling it everything from a "visceral triumph" to "action filmmaking at its absolute best"
The first reactions to Mad Max prequel Furiosa are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first Furiosa reactions are in – and the hype train for the Mad Max prequel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Alyla Browne as younger versions of the titular character, is well and truly up and running. “George Miller’s #Furiosa is powerhouse action filmmaking at its absolute best!
May. 7, 2024
Manor Lords creator "kind of" agrees that he isn't really a solo dev but says he's earned the title because "if I quit, it's game over"
“I’ll think of a better term moving on, even though I think I earned the solo thing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lordsdeveloper Greg Styczeń says he’s thinking of a new term to replace ‘solo dev’ when referring to himself after pushback from a competing game developer. Since the hit city builder launched late last month, it’s been said that it was developed by a single developer.
May. 7, 2024
Manor Lords nearly let you fight rebelling villagers, but the city builder's dev decided against it as "something felt off with rallying militia to fight your own villagers"
“I remember testers making fun that they are basically torching their own homes ‘cause food variety was too low” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Steam’s chart-topping city builderManor Lordshas revealed that a scrapped rebellion system that let you fight off your own villagers to quell an uprising had been trialed in-game. The mechanic was “prototyped and discarded”, creator Slavic Magic said onTwitter, responding to a query about settler approval scores from userScarface9876.
May. 7, 2024
Marvel is cutting its output to "two, maximum three films" a year to combat superhero fatigue
Disney CEO Bob Iger has confirms Marvel Studios' future release plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyCEO Bob Iger has vowed thatMarvel Studioswill release no more than three films and two series a year going forward, as it commits to focusing more on quality than quantity. During the House of Mouse’s fiscal Q2 earnings call, Iger said that he’s been “working hard” with Kevin Feige and the like on how to combat superhero fatigue.
May. 7, 2024
Marvel's Blade and Deathloop director says Microsoft's closure of sister studio Arkane Austin is a "f***ing gut stab"
Dinga Bakaba calls on bosses to take care of workers when the “times are tough” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkane Lyon’s studio head has weighed in onMicrosoft’s decision to shut down Arkane Austin. Earlier today, May 7,Microsoft announced it would be closing down Arkane Austineffectively immediately, halting all ongoing development on Redfall, as well as shutting down several other Bethesda-operated studios, including Hi-Fi Rush makers Tango Gameworks.
May. 7, 2024
Microsoft closing the Bethesda studios behind Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush, and more following “reprioritization of titles and resources”
Two further studios will also be shuttered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The closure of these studios has now been confirmed byMicrosoft. Original story:Microsoft is reportedly closing several Bethesda and ZeniMax studios, includingArkane Austinand Tango Gameworks. Earlier today, May 7,IGNreported that Microsoft is closing down both Arkane Austin, who most recently made Redfall, and Tango Gameworks, known most recently for Hi-Fi Rush.
May. 7, 2024
Netflix drops new One Piece season 2 teaser revealing which arc the show will follow next
Did Luffy’s birthday video just give away season 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared the first teaser video forOne Piece season 2in celebration of its lead character’s birthday, and fans are convinced it suggests which manga arc the live-action series will follow next. The short video, posted onTikTok, shows star Iñaki Godoy celebrating his character Monkey D.
May. 7, 2024
Netflix shares first look at Wednesday season 2 as Sixth Sense and The Addams Family stars join Jenna Ortega hit
Wednesday season 2 has officially entered production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday season 2is officially in production – and it’s a big day for those of us who have The Addams Family Values in our Letterboxd top four. New series regulars includeSteve Buscemi as Barry Dort, Billie Piper as Capri, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. New guest stars include Joanna Lumley as Grandmama,Thandiwe Newton as Dr.
May. 7, 2024
Nicolas Cage is set to take on another horror movie, this time about… Jesus?
A Quiet Place and The Crow stars are also attached When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicolas Cage has proven yet again he is the king of horror and all of its subgenres as he gets cast in an upcoming biblical horror movie… about Jesus’ childhood. As reported byDeadline, Cage is set to star in The Carpenter’s Son directed by Harka helmer Lotfy Nathan.
May. 7, 2024
Nintendo Direct coming next month, but don't expect any updates on the Switch successor that's finally been acknowledged
Expect plenty of game reveals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ANintendo Directwill be held in June, but it’ll focus primarily on new Switch games instead of thenewly announced Switch successor. Earlier today, Nintendo dropped some of the biggest news of the year so far in the most casual way possible. The simple tweet below, a statement from Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa, reveals that the Nintendo Switch’s successor will be announced in the current fiscal year, and a new Nintendo Direct will air next month in June.
May. 7, 2024
Nintendo president says "Switch next model is the appropriate way to describe" the company's next console
It sounds like the Switch 2 will be more of an evolution of the current hardware rather than something radically new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has strongly suggested its next console will be more of an evolution of the Switch rather than something altogether new. Per industry analyst David Gibson, during Nintendo’s recent financial results call, president Shuntaro Furukawa said “Switch next model is the appropriate way to describe it” in response to a question about whether the new console would be something brand new.
May. 7, 2024
Nintendo says it will announce its next-gen Switch successor "within this fiscal year"
There’s going to be a Nintendo Direct this June too, but don’t expect to see the Switch 2 there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has confirmed that theSwitch 2is in production in the most casual way imaginable. The publisher has taken to Twitter to say that it will “make an announcement about the successor to Nintendo Switch within this fiscal year.
May. 7, 2024
Nintendo's Switch-era profit hasn't just surpassed the Wii and DS generation, it's beaten the entirety of the publisher's previous 35 years in video games
As we look forward to Switch 2, let’s not forget just how successful the current console has been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The profit Nintendo has earned from the Switch’s ongoing life cycle has already surpassed that which it made from its previous 35 years combined. As the Switch nears its seventh birthday, Nintendo is finally, officially acknowledging the transition into a new era, asit very quietly confirmed today that it will announce its next-gen Switch successor “within this fiscal year”.
May. 7, 2024
Razer Seiren V3 Chroma review: "RGB does have a function here"
The Razer Seiren V3 Chroma is a good addition to any streaming setup, especially with its sleek, futuristic design and signature RGB. However, it does fall short compared to other microphones which are considered some of the best microphones for streamers and gamers. Does everything well Competitively priced Very sleek and compact design Futuristic RGB look Falls short in performance against competition RGB can be very distracting Disappointing noise suppression
May. 7, 2024
Razer Viper V3 Pro review: “the fastest gunslinger on the battlefield”
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is a competitive gaming mouse dead set on making sure you’re the fastest gunslinger on the battlefield. That dedication to the line’s core esports crowd may shove more casual players out of the picture, but if you’re after pure speed, and you’re happy to pay for it, this is where you’ll find it. Super-fast performance Incredibly lightweight Comfortable, curved design 8K HyperPolling dongle included Boosted sensor
May. 7, 2024
Redfall, Hi-Fi Rush leads respond to Xbox's sudden closure of their studios: "I don’t quite have the words"
“Today’s news is terrible, for all of us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today,Microsoft confirmed the closure of several studios under the Bethesda banner, including Prey and Redfall developerArkane Austin. Studio director Harvey Smith reacted to the news on social media today. “I just want to say that I love all the people at Arkane Austin so much,” Smith said in atweetfollowing today’s news.
May. 7, 2024
Redfall’s previous update will be its last, with premium edition buyers offered credit for the two characters they'll never get
“While there will be no further updates, Redfall’s servers will remain online for players to enjoy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio behind vampire FPSRedfallhas announced that no further updates are coming, with refunds offered to purchasers of premium content that will never enter the game as a result ofArkane Austin’s closure. “Arkane Austin will close and development will not continue on Redfall,” reads an official statement onTwitter.
May. 7, 2024
Skyrim mods have been downloaded over 6 billion times from the biggest modding site – will anything ever come close to the RPG's stunning legacy?
Opinion | The fifth Elder Scrolls entry is a giant in so many ways, and it still, somehow, shows little signs of slowing down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My latest reason for feeling this way is tied to modding. Thebest Skyrim modsare one of the many reasons why Bethesda’s flagship role-player has stood (and continues to stand) the test of time, and it recently came to my attention that TES 5 has passed six billion downloads on the popular modding site,Nexus Mods.
May. 7, 2024
Slick action RPG Black Myth: Wukong is Steam's most-wishlisted game after roguelike gem sequel Hades 2 stealth launches into Early Access
Second on the chart is none other than Hollow Knight: Silksong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Myth: Wukongis now the most-wishlisted game on Steam, thanks chiefly toHades 2stealth-launching into Early Access yesterday. May 6 brought quite the shock:Hades 2 was out immediately in Steam Early Access. Thanks to this, Supergiant’s hotly anticipated sequel was taken offSteam’s wishlist chartssince it had actually launched, and upcoming action RPG Black Myth: Wukong has taken its place at pole position.
May. 7, 2024
Star Wars is basically releasing its own version of Marvel's What If – and it features the franchise's most popular fan theory
Prepare for Darth Jar Jar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is pretty much releasing its own version of Marvel’sWhat If…?series with Lego Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy – and it’s packed with delightful twists on the galaxy we know and love. The trailer, which you can watch above, teases a massive mix-up that results in the likes of TIE-Wings, a dark version of the Millenium Falcon, and Ewok bounty hunters.
May. 7, 2024
The Godfather director's new sci-fi starring Adam Driver gets a first teaser, as he dedicates the film to his late wife
Megalopolis, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, has unveiled a first-look clip When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled the first teaser for his new star-studded sci-fi movieMegalopolis, alongside a touching tribute. The Godfather helmer took to Instagram recently to share the footage, which you can watch above, and explain that the film is dedicated to his late wife, Eleanor, who passed away on April 12.
May. 7, 2024
The Goonies-inspired Star Wars show starring Jude Law will finally hit Disney Plus just in time for Christmas
Star Wars: Skeleton Crew will hit Disney Plus this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is arriving just in time for the holidays. Skeleton Crew, created by Jon Watts and Christopher Ford, has been given a late December release window and will hitDisneyPlus around Christmas (H/TCollider). The upcoming series is set during the New Republic era and is described as a coming-of-age story inspired by The Goonies.
May. 7, 2024
The Legend of Zelda movie director says it’s a "a dream come true" to work on the live-action adaptation – even if Nintendo won’t let him say anything about it
Exclusive | Filmmaker Wes Ball is just as anxious as fans to see something from the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceThe Legend of Zelda live-action moviewas announced, fans have been eager to find out more about the upcoming video game adaptation. However, details on the project are currently scarce, so we decided to ask director Wes Ball about it when sitting down with him recently to chat about his next filmKingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
May. 7, 2024
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sells 20 million copies in 1 year, right on the cusp of a quiet period for Nintendo
Super Mario Bros Wonder has also sold 13 million copies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas sold a staggering 20.61 million units in approximately one year since launch. Nintendo just announced the sales figure for Tears of the Kingdom earlier today, May 7, while reporting its latest financial results (as perGamesIndustry.biz). The latest Zelda game released right around a year ago on May 12, so in approximately 12 months, Tears of the Kingdom has managed to sell 20.
May. 7, 2024
The other, other Game of Thrones spin-off adds Black Mirror director, changes its title, and reveals a shorter than expected first season
Knight of the Seven Kingdoms taps Owen Harris to direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The previously announced Game of Thrones prequel Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight has a new director, an episode count, and a tentative title change. Owen Harris, director of Black Mirror episodes ‘San Junipero’ and ‘Be Right Back,’ is set to direct the first three episodes of what is now being called A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and will serve as executive producer.
May. 7, 2024
The Witcher 3's wildly creative official modding tools release for free later this month
Redkit is nearly here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3’s official modding tools are finally out later this month on May 21. “From crafting new quests, items, weapons, and characters to developing animations, entire storylines, and new territories, this tool empowers you to shape your adventure precisely how you envision it,” CD Projekt also states about Redkit, revealing just how in-depth the modding tools are.
May. 7, 2024
The Witcher star feels "sorry" for Liam Hemsworth as he takes over from Henry Cavill and wants fans to give his Geralt a chance
Freya Allan wants people to give Liam Hemsworth a chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher star Freya Allan wants fans of the Netflix fantasy show to give Liam Hemsworth a chance, as he takes over as Geralt followingHenry Cavill’s departure from the role. Hemsworth will be playing Geralt fromThe Witcher season 4onwards, which doesn’t yet have a release date.
May. 7, 2024
Tron 3 wraps filming with a Jared Leto behind-the-scenes image and the director teasing he "can’t wait to show the world what we’ve done"
“I really believe we pushed the filmmaking limits on this movie” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tron 3 (AKA Tron: Ares) has wrapped filming. The threequel has signed off production with a behind-the-scenes image of star Jared Leto, as well as a message of thanks from director Joachim Rønning, who teased that he “can’t wait to show the world what we’ve done.
May. 7, 2024
Will Hades 2 be on PS5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X?
Hades 2 is meant to be coming to consoles, but probably not for a while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2 will be coming to consoles, hopefully including PS5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch, but it’s too early to say exactly which platforms and when. Having only just launched into early access exclusively on PC, it’s a shame thatHades 2isn’t also playable on consoles, but Supergiant have reassured players that it is expecting to release the roguelike on some non-PC platforms – it’s just not sure which ones yet.
May. 7, 2024
11 years since the last film, Vin Diesel's Riddick sequel is finally going into production soon
Vin Diesel’s new Riddick movie is going into production very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finally, 11 years on from the last movie, Vin Diesel’s next installment in the Riddick series is on the path to being released. Riddick: Furya, the fourth movie in the franchise, is set to go into production this August 26, according toVariety. It’ll film in the UK, Spain, and Germany.
May. 6, 2024
Ahead of Elden Ring's new DLC, Bandai is giving away a 10-foot "life size" statue of a Shadow of the Erdtree boss
A replica of Messmer the Impaler is the grand prize in a new video contest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring publisherBandai Namcois holding a video contest in which the top prize is a 10-foot “real life” statue of Messmer the Impaler, a boss being introduced in the upcomingShadow of the Erdtree DLC. You can get the full rundown of the video contesthere, but the rules are fairly straightforward.
May. 6, 2024
Almost 20 years later, I still want a remake of the PC simulation game that turned me into a Hollywood movie mogul and rocked my world
Opinion | From making my own films to discovering talent, The Movies brought out my creative side and kickstarted my love for management sims When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star power Because of the toolsets Lionhead provided, it was easy to emulate the classics I grew up watching. Many of the built-in scenes you could add in the advanced movie maker feature were playful homages to iconic movie moments, albeit with their own goofy spin.
May. 6, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's principal narrative designer is also the man who decades ago coined the D&D term 'XP' in "like 20 minutes on a Thursday afternoon"
“It just became the global standard” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s principal narrative designer, Lawrence Schick, is an old-school Dungeons & Dragons writer who worked alongside the legendary Gary Gygax on some of the earliest versions of the tabletop RPG. In a new interview, Schick revealed how he coined one of the most common abbreviations in all of gaming.
May. 6, 2024
Doctor Who episodes 1 & 2 review: Space Babies may divide the fans, but Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson make for an immediately winning new TARDIS team
Gatwa and Gibson are brilliant, and Jinkx Monsoon crackles with malevolent energy in a fast-paced double-bill that opens up the new season. We’re not so sure about those Space Babies, though… Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. This is a spoiler-free review ofDoctor Who Season Oneepisodes one and two
May. 6, 2024
The uber-rare prototype Super Famicom that Nintendo built years before the SNES is set to fetch thousands at auction
A piece of Nintendo history is up for grabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An uber-rare prototype of the Super Famicom - the Japanese console that would eventually become known as the Super NES worldwide - just hit an online auction site, and it’s already garnered thousands of dollars in bids. This appears to be the same prototype that was showcased in a 1989 press conferencedetailed in Famitsu magazine- or, at least, it’s a prototype with the exact same design.
May. 6, 2024
Hades 2 already has more "environments, foes, and fully-voiced characters" in Early Access than the full version of the first game
“And we have more in the works” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2surprise launched into Early Access today, and it already has more content than the full version of the first game. Of course, it isn’t uncommon at all for a video game sequel to be bigger than the game it’s following - in fact, that’s pretty much the baseline expectation - but it is notable that Hades 2 only just launched in Early Access and is already packing more content than the first game.
May. 6, 2024
Hades 2 Arcana Cards explained and the best cards to use
The Hades 2 Arcana Cards system is the main way to increase Melinoe’s overall power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using a good selection of Hades 2 Arcana Cards will massively boost Melinoe’s power with passive buffs and new abilities, helping your chances of success each night. You need to unlock cards at the Altar of Ashes in the Crossroads, but the system gets complicated when you have to factor in Melinoe’s Grasp level, forcing you to make tough choices about your build inHades 2.
May. 6, 2024
Hades 2 review: "The roguelike DNA at the heart of this sequel remains as tight and cutthroat as its predecessor"
There’s a little bit of polish left to apply, but given the sheer increase in scope between Hades 2 and its predecessor, that’s more than understandable. A hugely ambitious roguelike, with an improved progression loop and grander narrative, but the same ruthlessness in play and charm in worldbuilding as the original, makes this an astounding early access success. The same excellent combat as the original Greater skill expression with magic system
May. 6, 2024
Hades 2 roadmap reveals the roguelike will be in early access "at least through the end of 2024," while devs add to the "biggest, most replayable, most feature-rich game we've made"
Hades 2 promises new weapons, regions, and ways to customize the hub area When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Our first major update is later this year,” the in-game memo reveals. “Please note that, while we will be monitoring feedback and reports carefully, our first Major Update will take some months following our initial launch.” Once that initial update does drop, the team still plans to “keep building on what we want to be the biggest, most replayable, most feature-rich game we’ve made yet.
May. 6, 2024
Shooting Nazis in the arse while lying flat out in the prone position in the middle of my living room might be the best video game experience I've ever had
Now Playing| And I think I’ve finally seen through the VR looking glass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My first attempt at incapacitating the patrolling Nazi soldier on the rooftop of this enemy-occupied infantry base ended in failure. Carved into the snowy hills of La Spezia, a city in the Liguria region of northern Italy, the view from up here is spectacular.
May. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 PSN fiasco forces Ghost of Tsushima dev to clarify its PC account linking plans
PSN “is not required to play the singleplayer game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2hasreversed course on its PSN account requirements, but not before a backlash so loud that it spread to other PlayStation-published PC games. Now, Sucker Punch has confirmed its exact plans forPSNrequirements inGhost of Tsushima’s PC port. In response to one PC player who said they’d canceled their pre-order for Ghost of Tsushima on Steam in protest of the account requirements in Helldivers 2, Sucker Punchresponded, “Thank you for your feedback.
May. 6, 2024
How to beat Hecate in Hades 2
The Witch of the Crossroads is your first major obstacle in Hades 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To beat Hecate in Hades 2, you need to exploit her long attack sequences and be prepared to dash around a lot when she summons clones. The Witch of the Crossroads is the first major boss fight that you’ll need to overcome in Supergiant’s roguelike sequel.
May. 6, 2024
How to use Hades 2 Nectar and get more of it
Nectar is an important item in Hades 2 to improve your relationships with characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting Hades 2 Nectar and handing it out to your divine friends is the main way you’ll boost your affinity levels and get Keepsakes. Since Melinoe can’t drink the stuff herself, it doesn’t seem all that useful at first, but it’s actually a very importantHades 2item for improving your relationships with characters from the Crossroads and beyond, and even comes up in some crafting recipes.
May. 6, 2024
James Gunn might've just revealed the secret villain of his Superman movie - and there's some notable comic history behind it
The comic book history of Solaris, the Tyrant Sun could reveal some of the inspiration behind Gunn’s plot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superman writer/directorJames Gunn just shared the first look at David Corenswet in costume as Supermanin a set photo that seems to show off the film’s apparent blend of on-set digital imagery and practical effects. It features Corenswet pulling on a boot in the foreground, while the background features a giant purple-y eyeball thing rendered digitally in the window behind him.
May. 6, 2024
James Gunn shares first look at David Corenswet as Superman and teases a surprise villain
It’s a bird, it’s a plane…it’s David Corenswet as Clark Kent! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas shared the first-ever look at David Corenswet as Superman – and it’s pretty epic. Gunn shared the image to Threadswith the caption, “Get ready. Superman. 7.11.25.” The photo, which Gunn says was taken on set by Jess Miglio and was entirely on-camera, sees a rather dirty and beaten-up Clark Kent putting on his signature red boots.
May. 6, 2024
Manor Lords dev asks what the city builder should do next in Early Access, and the community is split
Everyone’s split between castles and AI cities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it stands, Manor Lords features AI opponents, but they don’t currently build their own cities, which some players believe has left the game feeling a bit empty. Similarly, the game features acastle planner tool that some players have been breaking to build makeshift fortresses, but it’s not yet possible to build proper castles.
May. 6, 2024
Marvel fans think they’ve spotted yet another reference to Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man in a new Deadpool 3 clip
This one’s a bit less on the nose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans think they’ve spotted a reference to Spider-Man 2 in a new Deadpool and Wolverine clip, with some wondering if this means that a Tobey Maguire cameo is on the horizon. In a brand new (and very brief) Deadpool & Wolverine cliptaken from the IMAX exclusive trailer that has yet to hit the internet, Wade and Logan can be seen sitting in a booth at a diner.
May. 6, 2024
New trailer for upcoming Star Wars TV show The Acolyte may have revealed the big bad – and a new poster all but confirms it
Who is this mysterious new Sith lord? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Acolyte has arrived – and it might’ve revealed the show’s main villain. Towards the end of the clip, which can be viewed above, a mysterious Sith lord, bearing a helmet similar to Kylo Ren’s but with zippers, appears in a dark forest.
May. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 players triumph as Sony walks back PSN account linking decision and studio CEO says he's "impressed by the willpower of the community"
PSN account linking “will not be moving forward” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas reversed a decision that would have requiredHelldivers 2players tolink their Steam accounts to PlayStation Network accounts. In an announcement this morning, the official PlayStation account posted a tweet reading “Helldivers fans - we’ve heard your feedback on the Helldivers 2 account liking update.” That update, which was due to roll out today and would have required all players to link their accounts by May 30, “will not be moving forward.
May. 6, 2024
First Doctor Who reviews are calling Ncuti Gatwa the "best Doctor" of the series
The reviews are in for Ncuti Gatwa’s official turn as the Fifteenth Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reviews for Doctor Who’s brand new season, starring Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, are in – and they’re overwhelmingly positive. We first met the Fifteenth Doctor (if not for a quick second) in the 60th anniversary special. He made his official appearance in the Doctor Who Christmas Special, ‘The Church on Ruby Road,’ in which he meets his new companion Ruby Sunday (Millie Gibson) – and the two encounter somesinging, baby-eating goblins.
May. 5, 2024
A month after Nintendo killed 3DS and Wii U servers, eight final players beat a 14-year-old record held by Halo 2 superfans
The last Halo 2 players held on for 25 days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo 3DS and Wii U servers were shut down almost a month ago, but eight dedicated players who refuse to turn off their systems are, miraculously, still online and holding on to both consoles, beating a record long held by the final Halo 2 superfans.
May. 5, 2024
Avowed and Cyberpunk 2077 leads weigh in on Baldur's Gate 3 setting a new standard for RPGs: "Baldur's Gate is a D&D game, we're not going to start rolling now"
But it might make some choices weirder, in all the good ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran RPG developers have weighed in on howBaldur’s Gate 3has (or hasn’t) affected how they approach their own games. In PC Gamer’s RPGroundtable, senior developers from across the industry were asked about whether the record-breaking Baldur’s Gate 3 set a new standard for the genre.
May. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 has been pulled from Steam in 170 countries without PSN access, while Valve ignores its own policy to issue refunds for players with over 100 hours
Steam only issues refunds for players with less than 2 hours of playtime in-game, normally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2debacle has reached new hellish lows as the year’s best-selling game is now unavailable on Steam in over 170 countries. Earlier this week, publisherSonyannounced thatall Helldivers 2 PC players would soon need to link to an active PlayStation Network accountor lose access to the game, a mandate that was once a simple option at launch and has since led tothousands of negative user reviewshitting the once widely popular shooter.
May. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 Steam rating nosedives as one dev says refunds and the 145,000 negative reviews "gives us more pull in discussions with Sony"
Helldivers 2 now holds an “Overwhelmingly Negative” rating based on recent reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over 145,000 negative user reviews have hitHelldivers 2’s Steam page these last few days, tarnishing its once spotless score. Helldivers 2 has had a bumpy week after publisher PlayStation Studios announced thatall PC players would need to link to an active PlayStation Network accountto continue playing.
May. 4, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 lead reveals the smoke and mirrors behind one of the RPG's most unique quests: "Our cinematic team wanted to kill me"
Nighttime dives aren’t as simple as they seem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ArguablyCyberpunk 2077’s most famous date scene - the underwater scuba dive with tech wizard Judy Alvarez - was made with smoke and mirrors, according to one lead developer. In PC Gamer’s lengthyroundtablechat with RPG developers, at around the 35:00 minute mark,CDPR’s acting lead quest designer Sarah Gruemmer talked about a limitation that soon turned into a creative solution.
May. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2's PSN mandate won't stop players in unsupported regions from playing the game, while devs look "for better options"
Arrowhead won’t “force people to either break Sony TOS or not play the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2PC players who live in regions without access to thePlayStation Networkwill still be able to play the game, even after theaccount linking mandatecomes into effect, according to one developer. PublisherSonyrecently announced that Helldivers 2 players on Steam would soon need to link their games to an active PSN account, or otherwise lose the ability to play the smash-hit co-op shooter.
May. 4, 2024
Lego Boarding the Tantive IV review: "The perfect mix"
This set is an example of everything great about Lego Star Wars; it features impressive attention to detail, clever design solutions that perfectly capture the feel of the series, and fun additions that go the extra mile because they’re so unnecessary. Lego Boarding the Tantive IV works brilliantly for kids or adults as well – it excels as a playset and a diorama. Excellent attention-to-detail Cute interactive elements Really captures the feel of Star Wars
May. 4, 2024
Manor Lords player complains about undead animals taking up space, dev pops up to say "I fixed it already – will be added to the next patch"
Ox corpses won’t stick around for too much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords has a quirky bug that makes dead animal corpses stay in your village and contribute to your in-menu numbers, but the game’s lead developer says the bug has already been squashed and awaiting deployment. “My ox died in a fire/lightning strike,” one Manor Lords player mourns on the hit city-builder’ssubreddit.
May. 3, 2024
You thought Hidetaka Miyazaki lied about the length of Elden Ring, so he won't tell you how long the DLC is
The devs are just too good at their own game to make these kinds of estimates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HardcoreFromSoftwarefans might recall thatdirector Hidetaka Miyazaki once said Elden Ring would take about 30 hours to beat- an estimate that was proven not just wrong, butridiculouslywrong pretty soon after the game’s launch. Now, after so many players roasted that initial estimate, Miyazaki is refusing to guess at just how long theElden Ring DLCis.
May. 3, 2024
A year after Redfall's disappointing launch, players are still waiting for a $100 special edition bonus
The Bite Back Edition is yet to deliver its exclusive Hero Pass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year afterRedfall’s disappointing launch, its players are still waiting for one of the $100 special edition bonuses they were promised. As reported byKotaku, on Redfall’s first anniversary, developerArkaneis yet to deliver one of its special edition bonuses. TheBite Back Edition, which is still available to purchase at the time of writing, promised fans an exclusive steel book, a physical patch, exclusive skins, weapons, outfits for the main characters, and the Redfall Hero Pass - which would add “two future heroes” at an unspecified date.
May. 3, 2024
Adam Scott teases Severance season 2 release: "Your patience doesn't have to hold on too much longer"
“I can’t wait for everyone to see it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance star Adam Scott has revealed the second season of the hit Apple TV Plus show is coming sooner than we might have imagined – in the “somewhat near future”. “I wish I could tell you, and everybody, about what’s coming up because it’s going to be so much fun,” Scott toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
May. 3, 2024
After 343 reportedly shot down a Helldivers 2-style ODST game, Halo Infinite players are making it themselves in Forge
That dream ODST spin-off is now a reality… built in Forge mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Halo developer recently revealed thatthe team had once pitched several spin-offsto management, including one ODST game that had much in common with this year’s biggest release,Helldivers 2, although none of them were greenlit. Halo Infinite Forgers are now turning that dream spin-off into an unofficial reality.
May. 3, 2024
After 37 years, the best weapon in video game history gets a new life in Vampire Survivors
The best part of the Contra arsenal is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vampire Survivors is getting another DLC pack next week, this time bringing a crossover with Contra,Konami’s classic shooter series. It wouldn’t be a Contra mashup without the iconic Spread Shot, and developer Poncle has just revealed a bit about how the weapon will work in the indie smash.
May. 3, 2024
After 6 years, the Magic: The Gathering manga with a title too weird to ever fit in this headline is finally getting an English release
Destroy All Humans. They Can’t be Regenerated. A Magic: The Gathering Manga is finally getting an English release, but it’s not what you might expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an officialMagic: The Gatheringmanga and it’s finally being released outside of Japan. Publisher Viz Mediaannounced on social mediathat the manga - Destroy All Humans. They Can’t be Regenerated.
May. 3, 2024
Amazon’s Gaming Week sale ends this weekend - these are the 9 deals you don’t want to miss
Big savings hit Amazon’s digital aisles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All good things must come to an end, and Amazon’s current Gaming Week sale will close out in just a couple of days time. The event is scheduled to end on Sunday May 5, so we’d recommend getting in on some of these record-low prices sooner rather than later.
May. 3, 2024
Beloved British comedy returning for one final episode this Christmas Day
What’s occurring? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a long wait, it has been confirmed that one of Britain’s favorite comedy shows Gavin and Stacey will return for one final episode this Christmas Day. The news was shared by star James Corden onInstagramvia an image of himself and the show’s other creator Ruth Jones with the caption: “It’s official!
May. 3, 2024
Black Panther star would love to play Batman in James Gunn's DCU: "Start that campaign"
Winston Duke has thrown his name in contention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Pantheractor Winston Duke has thrown his name in contention to play Batman in James Gunn’s DCU.The Fall Guystar has previously voiced the character in the Batman Unburied podcast and would love to bring Bruce Wayne to live-action. “Listen, man, can you start that [campaign]?,” he laughingly toldSlash Filmwhen they asked if he was keen.
May. 3, 2024
Breaking Bad baddie Giancarlo Esposito joins the MCU, and no, not as Professor X
Esposito said the role is “better than you can imagine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Giancarlo Esposito, perhaps best known for playing Breaking Bad antagonist Gus Fring, has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe in an undisclosed role. PerThe Wrap, Fring announced that he’s joining the MCU on stage at CCXP in Mexico City. The actor’s role in the MCU has yet to be revealed, but Esposito said it’s “better than you can imagine.
May. 3, 2024
Children of the Sun is a grimy puzzle shooter about a psychic sniper and one magic bullet
Indie Spotlight | Devolver pairs with developer René Rother to create a head-popping revenge flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A point-thirty eight caliber round leaves the barrel with a sound like a thunderbolt being torn in half, and stings the air with a monetary curl of chemical flame. An inch of lead whistles through the open sky and through the open door of an old barn, clearing a thousand feet in half an instant.
May. 3, 2024
Chris Claremont brings together Nightcrawler, Destiny, Mystique, and Rogue for a mutant family reunion in X-Men #700
Get an early look at X-Men #700, the final issue of the Krakoa era, with a story by Chris Claremont and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re now just weeks away from June’sX-Men #35, which also doubles as X-Men #700 in Legacy numbering. The oversized issue is set to bring an end to the Krakoa era with contributions from the main X-Men creators of the current line, as well as a preview of what’s coming next from the creators of the upcomingline-wide ‘From the Ashes’ relaunch.
May. 3, 2024
Colin Farrell says *that* wild Sugar reveal was originally supposed to happen in the first episode
Exclusive: Colin Farrell is glad that the show’s big reveal was moved to episode 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers for Sugar episode 6 ahead! Collin Farrell says his big reveal in Sugar was originally meant for the show’s very first episode, but moving it to later in the season made it all that more special.
May. 3, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077's open world posed a "significant challenge" for CD Projekt RED when it came to "adjusting to the scale and characteristics of American settings"
CD Projekt RED wanted to create a “believable anti-utopian city” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When creatingCyberpunk 2077’s vast open world of Night City, it turns out that developerCD Projekt Redwas faced with a “significant challenge” when it came to “adjusting to the scale and characteristics of American settings,” simply because most of the team is European. Night City is set in California, and as such, is very much an American location, even if it doesn’t exactly match up with any real cities that actually exist in our current time.
May. 3, 2024
Dark Matter producer explains what Spider-Man villain The Green Goblin and Joel Edgerton's new sci-fi series have in common
Exclusive: Matt Tolmach says Jason Dessen and the Green Goblin are more alike than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter executive producer Matt Tolmach says Jason Dessen and Norman Osborne have a lot more in common than you’d think. “I’ve worked on a lot of movies in my life and some television shows, and I guess the thing that I’m always drawn to, and the thing that I always try to do when I’m doing my job is to tell compelling stories about really interesting characters, and conflicted characters,” Tolmach tells GamesRadar+.
May. 3, 2024
Dark Matter showrunner talks helming the adaptation of his own novel: "Why would I let someone else raise my child?"
Exclusive: Blake Crouch talks creating, showrunning, and executive-producing Dark Matter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter creator Blake Crouch says it made perfect sense to create, executive-produce, and showrun the TV adaptation of his own novel. “I look back and I’m still not quite sure how that happened either. , I think it’s one of those things where you make a decision one day that I’m gonna do something that’s a little outside my comfort zone.
May. 3, 2024
DC reveals the answer to a long-standing mystery in this week's Superman: House of Braniac special
Finally, we know who is behind the Council of Light When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been an oddly quiet week forDC comics, with just a handful of specials published on Tuesday and, on Saturday, the hotly-anticipatedFree Comic Book Day Absolute Power special. Still, the Superman: House of Brainiac Special is a cracker, moving the crossover story forward by presenting a series of snapshots from different parts of the ongoing crisis.
May. 3, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 may be light on romance, but that hasn't stopped me turning the action RPG into a dating sim
Now Playing | Making the most of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s affinity system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InDragon’s Dogma 2, I’ve just spent 30 minutes making my way across the map to pay a visit to an NPC. I have no quest pushing me to do this, nor do I have any kind of objective in mind, I’m only putting in the effort because I want to spend a little more time with a character who blushes at the mere sight of my Arisen.
May. 3, 2024
Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki is "very happy" there are other Soulslike games, and says he could "learn a lot" from them
Hidetaka Miyazaki doesn’t view Soulslikes as competitors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s director says he could “learn a lot” from playing other Souls-like games. Hidetaka Miyazaki is often credited with establishing the “SoulsBorne” genre at large with games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Despite having largely carved out a space for difficult RPGs, the Elden Ring director andFromSoftwarerecently revealed he thinks he can “learn a lot” from playing Souls-like games developed by other studios.
May. 3, 2024
Everything you need to know about fishing in Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade’s fishing minigame is tied to various secondary missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Stellar Blade fishing guide will help players get to grips with one of the game’s stranger facets. Few would’ve guessed a game about stabbing aliens to death in high heels would’ve included extended angling trips - but here we are, and there’s quite a lot to cover.
May. 3, 2024
Feast your eyes on an exclusive Star Wars Vintage Collection reveal for May 4
We’re showing off the latest troop builder for Vintage Collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ve been good this week, so how’s about an exclusive Star Wars Vintage Collection reveal? With May 4 (AKA Star Wars Day) almost upon us, GamesRadar+ is able to exclusively reveal the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures – the X-Wing Pilot 4-Pack.
May. 3, 2024
Fortnite Bowcaster: Where to get it
Find the Wookie Bowcaster in Fortnite and blast players with charged attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Bowcaster weapon has been added to the battle royale as part of the Star Wars crossover event. The Wookie Bowcaster belongs to Chewbacca, though it has currently been confiscated by the stormtroopers that have captured him, so they have it stashed away at their checkpoint bases.
May. 3, 2024
Legend of Zelda movie director promises that he will go "to the ends of the Earth" to ensure the movie is great
Wes Ball says The Legend of Zelda franchise is “one of the most important things ever” in his life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda director Wes Ball promises that the upcoming live-action video game adaptation will be nothing less than stellar. “We’re working on it. I think it’s gonna be great. Fans are gonna be happy.
May. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs remind players "it's Sony's decision, not ours" amid PSN backlash: "We always knew this day would get here, and it's going about how I expected"
Sony does what Arrowheadon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsHelldivers 2enduresthousands of negative Steam user reviews prompted by mandatory PlayStation Network account linking, community managers from developer Arrowhead have been rushing around handing out context and clarification to disgruntled players. A key point comes from community manager Twinbeard on Discord: “It’sSony’s decision, not ours.” One user asked the devs what they’re supposed to do about Helldivers 2 “forcing” this account link since they live in a country wherePSNisn’t available and even a VPN may not guarantee a workaround, pointedly concluding, “you just single handily [sic] kill your own game.
May. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 PC players will be forced to link to a PSN account later this month for greater security from Sony
Technical difficulties made linking optional at launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2will soon require PC players to link their profile to aPlayStation Networkaccount, something that was previously optional at launch. As of May 6, all new Helldivers 2 players on PC will be required to link their in-game profiles to an active PlayStation Network account, in order to take advantage of the “values of safety and security provided” by PlayStation itself.
May. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 player's cinematic last stand against the bots saluted by tens of thousands: "One of the most epic clips I have seen yet in a sea of epic clips"
This is what spreading managed democracy is all about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2grunts have been praising one player’s explosive video of a fraught Automaton standoff as “one of the most EPIC clips” from the game so far, and honestly, it’s not hard to see why. In the clip, the brave player is seen standing their ground against an endless onslaught of Automaton foes – mowing down Hulks, a Tank, and more with the manual HMG Emplacement turret before an enormous Factory Strider ominously emerges from the smoke.
May. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are shocked at the community kill-to-death ratio being a dire 0.3, but some are convinced it's inaccurate
Arrowhead pulled back the curtain on in-game stats earlier this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2inadvertently revealed the player base’s combined kill-to-death ratio is hugely disappointing for Super Earth’s soldiers, but players don’t think it’s quite right. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2 deployed Super Commas into its in-game menus, to better display how many players had been slaughtered, how many enemies had been killed, how many bullets had been fired, and the number of active players in the shooter.
May. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2's new weapon is a "real tentacle-tearer," fuelling conspiracies about the Illuminate faction's return or another Terminid variant
Psychic squids or the Terminid Impalers? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Conspiracies about the next threat to enter Super Earth space are never-ending, but they’ve now been bolstered by an upcomingHelldivers 2weapon that makes reference to tentacled foes. Those familiar with the first game in the series obviously interpreted this as a reference tothe Illuminate, the squid-like alien faction that once terrorized divers with psychic abilities before Super Earth forces crushed them, maybe temporarily.
May. 3, 2024
How to beat an Ashen Lord in Sea of Thieves
The Sea of Thieves Ashen Lords are boss skeletons with fire powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sea of Thieves Ashen Lords are some of the toughest enemies in the game, at least when you’re on land. Capable of summoning meteors, breathing fire, and calling in other skeletons as back up, it certainly doesn’t help that their extreme durability means that you could be fighting them for a very long time - and that you’re likely to see your health and supplies drain to nothing before long.
May. 3, 2024
How to play Hades 2 early access and what it includes
Hades 2 early access is here, letting you venture into the Greek Underworld once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can play the Hades 2 early access build now via Steam and theEpic GamesStore, letting you dive into the Underworld to defeat Time itself. It’s a massive chunk of the game too, featuring multiple regions, lots of characters, and so, so many Boons, Arcana Cards, Incantations, and more.
May. 3, 2024
Hurry, this record-breaking discount on one of my favorite Joy-Con alternatives is already 80% claimed at Amazon
This discount won’t hold out much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hori produces some of my favorite Nintendo Switch gadgets, but their Split Pad controllers happen to be some of the best in the business. These gamepads are much wider than the original Joy-Con, giving us grown-up players plenty more room for those longer sessions and adding some neat new features into the fold.
May. 3, 2024
Hyper Light Breaker director says the open-world roguelike's runs aren't "the be-all and end-all" so players will have "a lot more freedom"
The Hyper Light Drifter sequel enters Early Access this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcoming roguelite, Hyper Light Breaker, has revealed the game’s runs won’t be “the be-all and end-all” like a traditional roguelike. In an interview with Edge (issue 397), Hyper Light Drifter and Hyper Light Breaker director Alx Preston gave fans excited for the upcoming sequel a little more context to the studio’s next game.
May. 3, 2024
I think this is the best way to watch some of the finest films ever created, and Amazon just made it cheaper
“It has been remade” - this 4K Blu-ray set is the ultimate way to watch The Lord of the Rings. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We see remasters of video games all the time - perhaps too often, in fact. We seldom see genuine remasters of films, but when Peter Jackson went back to his Lord of the Rings trilogy for the 4K Blu-ray release, he fully committed.
May. 3, 2024
I'm obsessed with Magic: The Gathering now, and it's all Arena's fault
Opinion | If you want to learn how to play, Arena is your best bet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Magic: The Gathering Arena ruined me. I wasn’t expecting to fall so hard. Yes, MTG is labeled as one of thebest card gameson the regular but it isn’t an easy nut to crack. For starters, it’s swimming with terms that aren’t always explained on the cards themselves.
May. 3, 2024
I've been waiting 10 years for this Wii U hidden gem to make a comeback, and an ESRB Switch leak says Nintendo's heard my prayers
Finally, the spirit of NES Remix lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new first-party Switch game just leaked thanks to an ESRB rating, and it sounds like a spiritual successor to one of the best hidden gems Nintendo built for the sadly deceased Wii U. The name ‘Nintendo World Championships’ goes all the way back to a very early esports event the publisher held in 1990, where players would compete on custom cartridges featuring versions of Super Mario Bros, Rad Racer, and Tetris that had been modified for competition.
May. 3, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes first reactions are calling the movie "A New Hope for the Apes franchise"
Audiences are loving the upcoming movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes are here – and audiences are praising the movie’s VFX and Wes Ball’s direction. “With #KingdomOfThePlanetOfTheApes being another great chapter, the series continues to hold strong,“wroteGamesRadar+’s Emily Murray. “There are undoubtedly pacing issues (too long), but I loved being lost in that world and the exploration of Caesar’s legacy is fascinating.
May. 3, 2024
Walmart actually has cheaper Nintendo Switch deals than Amazon’s Gaming Week sale
Save more on Super Mario Wonder, Tears of the Kingdom and others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’s been handing out plenty of discounts as part of its Gaming Week sale, but Nintendo Switch deals seem to be suffering. There just aren’t any major discounts on games for Ninty’s handheld - and the savings that are there… are already being beaten by Walmart.
May. 3, 2024
Like the Ori Metroidvanias, No Rest for the Wicked director says his new ARPG starts with a rainstorm to pay homage to Zelda games as a "good luck charm"
There’s something about loud winds and angry rain that just sets the mood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moon Studios' creative director has revealed that all of the team’s games begin with a moody rainstorm as a sentimental homage to retro Zelda games. Thomas Mahler - the creative director behind the gorgeous Ori series and the recently-released ARPG No Rest for the Wicked - explained that all three of the studio’s games open with rain and thunder “as a bit of an homage and a good luck charm.
May. 3, 2024
Love Lies Bleeding star Katy O'Brian talks facing her fears and working with Kristen Stewart on gory thriller from Saint Maud's Rose Glass
Big Screen Spotlight | Katy O’Brian opens up on overcoming self-doubt, silicone butts, and creating a new kind of queer movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I could take ‘em”, Katy O’Brian’s bodybuilder Jackie grins as she ices her bruised cheek early on inLove Lies Bleeding. She’s just been warned by Kristen Stewart’s skittish gym manager Lou not to make a habit of getting into fisticuffs with the iron-pumping locals (“round here, I’m telling you, that could’ve gone a lot worse”), but she’s not fazed; she knows what she’s capable of.
May. 3, 2024
Manor Lords dev suspects players think "farming sucks" because of other city builders and isn't sure "players actually understand each region has its strengths"
“I think players are used to always building everything in their citybuilders” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords solo developer Slavic Magic suspects some players aren’t enjoying the city builder’s farming element because they don’t understand how it works at a fundamental level. Now, right at the top I’d like to respectfully disagree with Slavic Magic’s suggestion that players in general think Manor Lords' farming “sucks,” butthere isafair bitofconfusiononline about how it actually works.
May. 3, 2024
Manor Lords farmer raises 2,100 sheep and counting, immediately regrets defying the city builder's dev: "Send help, I'm drowning in wool"
An exponentially growing sheep herd When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Manor Lords town has been taken over by an exponentially growing sheep flock that’s reproducing faster than they’re selling. Over on the Manor Lords subreddit,u/Jamesblonde333shared their village of “1,000 people and 1,000 sheep” just four days ago. In less than a week, the number of sheep has ballooned to 2,100, meaning the mobile wool bushes vastly outnumber the human villagers with no signs of slowing down.
May. 3, 2024
Mike Flanagan in talks to direct next The Exorcist film for Blumhouse
Can Mike Flanagan save the new Exorcist trilogy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan may be the man to save Blumhouse’s The Exorcist trilogy, as the renowned horror filmmaker is reportedly in talks to direct the next movie. Although Universal Pictures and Blumhouse are yet to comment,Deadlinereports that if the deal is made, Flanagan will take over from director David Gordon Green who helmedThe Exorcist: Believer.
May. 3, 2024
Military survival FPS Gray Zone Warfare blows past even Manor Lords to become Steam's new hit, selling 500,000 copies after just 3 days despite Early Access troubles
It’s a flying start for Madfinger’s new game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gray Zone Warfare is the hot new shooter on Steam with over 500,000 copies sold in just a few days, and it’s one of TikTok owner Bytedance’s big success stories. Gray Zone Warfare launched into Steam Early Access on April 30, but it already looks like a certified hit for developer Madfinger Games.
May. 3, 2024
Oh no, the open-world Terminator survival game has its own Resident Evil-style Mr. X, "a relentless and formidable hunter that cannot be stopped"
Terminator Survivors doesn’t make surviving easy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator Survivors, Nacon’s open-world survival adaptation of the Arnold Schwarzenegger-led film series, took a page from Resident Evil’s book with its own relentless killing machine stalker. Although it seems to be inspired by Resident Evil, Nacon says it added this solo T-800 stalker both to be faithful to series lore and to capture the oppressive tone of the first two Terminator movies.
May. 3, 2024
Ori and the Blind Forest devs decided not to go with Microsoft for its new ARPG as PlayStation players always begged for the Metroidvania
No Rest for the Wicked isn’t limited to Xbox or PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Ori and the Blind Forest decided against releasing its new ARPG withMicrosoft, as PlayStation players always begged for its Metroidvania. On April 30, Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler announced that the developer was teaming up with publisher Private Division to release its new game, No Rest for the Wicked.
May. 3, 2024
Safer Seas and Private Servers in Sea of Thieves explained
Sea of Thieves can be played privately in the Safer Seas option - but what’s the cost? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves Safer Seas option is a cute name for a private server, a way for you and your friends to play without the threat of being attacked by other pirates. However, while many might be delighted at the idea of being able to ferry their treasure back to port without seeing a bloody-sailed brigantine approaching on the horizon, there’s a cost to this - namely that certain rewards will be reduced, and certain kinds of missions can’t be played at all when in this isolated mode.
May. 3, 2024
Saltburn and Gone Girl star joins anticipated threequel Now You See Me 3
The threequel comes 8 years after the last movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now You See Me 3 has had a positive update as it addsSaltburnstar Rosamund Pike to its growing cast list. Pike has been cast in an unknown role in the third installment of Lionsgate‘s magic-themed thriller franchise, as reported byDeadline. The star is joiningBarbie’s Ariana Greenblatt,Pokémon Detective Pikachu’s Justice Smith, andThe Holdovers’ Dominic Sessa who were cast in the movieearlier this year.
May. 3, 2024
Shadow of the Erdtree will be about as difficult as the second half of Elden Ring, but can be altered with a new progression element
Seasoned players can essentially choose to make the DLC even harder for themselves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s highly anticipated expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree, is fast approaching, but according to game director and head ofFromSoftwareHidetaka Miyazaki, players won’t need to worry about how much or how little they’ve played the base game when it comes to the DLC’s difficulty.
May. 3, 2024
Silent Hill speedrunner smashes through the horror game's hardest difficulty in 4 hours using a dance mat: "Do not ask me for this s*** ever again"
“My hips hurt tremendously” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill speedruns have ascended to a new level, as one speedrunner has now managed to clear the original game in little over four hours using nothing but a dance mat as a controller. Twitch streamer Punchy has played plenty of Silent Hill in the past with a regular controller, even securing anew personal best Any% recordof 30 minutes and 20 seconds just last week.
May. 3, 2024
Some of our favourite Star Wars Lego sets get big savings for May 4
Must-have sets get a price cut for Star Wars Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are some pretty hot deals on Star Wars Lego right now in honor of May 4. All things Star Wars are getting discounts for the event, AKA ‘Star Wars Day,’ as per usual, but some of the best offers are availableat Lego’s official store.
May. 3, 2024
Spider-Man star Tom Holland proves that he really is the best big brother ever by saving his sibling's short film
Exclusive | Director Harry Holland reveals how his brother Tom Holland “absolutely saved” his short film Last Call When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You probably already know the name Tom Holland, but get ready to know his younger brother Harry Holland too, who is also now emerging onto the film scene as an exciting talent to watch out for.
May. 3, 2024
Tarot review: "A predictable and tame take on Final Destination"
Predictable death-ination flick makes decent use of its monster design and spiritual themes, but lacks in creativity. While it may prove a good gateway horror for some, more experienced genre fans will likely wish it was a bit nastier Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Tarot may be the first-ever horror movie to center fully on those inherently creepy cards, but every genre fan knows it’s hardly the first to play with ideas of death and fate.
May. 3, 2024
The 33 greatest Dwayne Johnson movies
These are the many times that The Rock body slammed the box office When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether he’s in the wrestling ring or walking the red carpet, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is known the world over as arguably one of the biggest movie stars of all time. Although Johnson has returned to the wrestling ring on several occasions, he still asserts his celebrity status as a movie star, typically anchoring in mega-budget tentpole releases.
May. 3, 2024
The best Steam Deck accessories 2024: handy handheld add-ons
Kit out your Deck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Steam Deck accessories are worth browsing if you happen to ownValve’s portable powerhouse. Not only will it provide the mini gaming machine with everything it needs to shine, but add-ons will protect your Deck, expand its storage, and give it extra abilities. From docking stations that’ll turn it into a hybrid rig to power banks that will keep you in-game for longer, we’ve tested plenty of gadgets that’ll pair perfectly with the portable powerhouse.
May. 3, 2024
The handheld I use as a makeshift PlayStation Portal is down to its lowest-ever price, but only through this weekend
The Razer Edge can do PS5 Remote Play and a whole bunch more. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have an awkward relationship with theRazerEdge. While I love the handheld for its Android versatility and the fact it can cosplay as a PlayStation Portal, I find its MSRP a bit hard to stomach. Thankfully, the idea of recommending the phablet console is now less likely to make me choke, as Amazon has slashed its price to a record low.
May. 3, 2024
The Nintendo 3DS and Wii U’s real legacy is how they brought players together
Opinion | Both came with features the game industry still hasn’t managed to match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite it all, I look back on Nintendo’s years with the Wii U and 3DS fondly; and while the games that both systems offered are a major source of nostalgia, it feels almost overshadowed by how Nintendo really fostered relationships in ways that have yet to be replicated since.
May. 3, 2024
The Rey movie has the perfect opportunity to right Star Wars’ biggest wrong, and give John Boyega’s Finn the story he deserves
OPINION | Finn deserves a new chapter, and it’s time Lucasfilm brought him back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceDaisy Ridley’s return as Rey for a new Star Wars moviewas announced, speculation has been rife about who else could come back. Theories have ranged from whether we’ll see Ben Solo as a Force ghost to whether a cameo highlighting Poe Dameron’s antics across the galaxy could be on the cards.
May. 3, 2024
There are two impossibly massive Skyrim mods remaking classic Elder Scrolls RPGs, and both had some extensive, gorgeous gameplay to share this week
Skyblivion is out next year, and Skywind is “closer than ever before” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mod teams behind Skywind and Skyblivion, the two massive projects remaking Morrowind and Oblivion withinSkyrim, have been at work for a long,longtime, and it’s finally starting to look like that work will pay off. Both projects shared some extensive developer updates this week, complete with some absolutely gorgeous-looking in-game footage.
May. 3, 2024
This Mass Effect deal is so good that even its producer thought it was too good to be true
No, that really is the Legendary Edition for $6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect Legendary Edition’s Steam discount is so good that one of its producers had to askBioWareif it was a pricing error. EA is currentlyholding a sale over on Steamfor its published games, including series' like Battlefield, Titanfall, Need For Speed, and Mass Effect offered at huge discounts.
May. 3, 2024
This RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal packs some monster specs for just $1,299
An i9 processor, 32GB RAM, and 240Hz QHD+ display await When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day you come across a cheaper gaming laptop deal that doesn’t drop a single spec in its configuration. Discounts usually favor machines that falter in RAM, display quality, or processor - either by dropping you down to budget specs or picking out older components to keep that price competitive.
May. 3, 2024
Thousands of negative Steam reviews hit Helldivers 2 after players learn they need a PSN account to continue playing
Sony announced mandatory account linking today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is seeing thousands of negative user reviews come in through Steam, just hours after players learned that linking to an activePSNaccount is mandatory. PublisherSonyInteractive Entertainment announced today thatHelldivers 2 players on Steam will soon be required to link their in-game profiles to a PlayStation Network account- a feature that was optional at launch due to “technical issues” - or risk losing access to the game.
May. 3, 2024
"Ouch, right in the review score": Helldivers 2 boss responds to 20,000+ negative Steam reviews sparked by Sony's PSN mandate, says "I guess it's warranted"
“I just want to make great games!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is about to actually start enforcing its previously stated requirement for players on Steam to sign in with a PlayStation account, and to put it mildly, thecommunity isn’t taking it well. After 20,000 negative reviews in less than 24 hours, the game’s developers say they get why players are upset.
May. 3, 2024
Unfrosted review: "Jerry Seinfeld’s Netflix movie is a deliciously silly, spoofy tale"
A deliciously silly, spoofy tale of the 60s battle for breakfast domination, filled with high-fructose fun. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. As packed with yuks as a Pop Tart is with fruit-adjacent filling, Jerry Seinfeld’s wacky, pastel-coloured comedy turns the sorta-true story of the 1963 Kellogg’s/Post Foods ‘boxed breakfast pastry’ wars into a hilarious, The Right Stuff-styled battle to be the titan of toaster treats.
May. 3, 2024
Wolverine and Killing Eve stars team up for a dark reimagining of Robin Hood, and it’s the match-up we didn’t know we needed
The Death Of Robin Hood is on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, this is a movie we didn’t see coming: Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer are teaming up for a dark take on the Robin Hood story. The Death Of Robin Hood will be written and directed by horror filmmaker Michael Sarnoski, who’s best known for Pig andthe upcoming A Quiet Place prequel.
May. 3, 2024
X-Men '97 isn't technically canon but it could crossover with the MCU in the future, teases showrunner
“I think it’s very much dealer’s choice on some levels” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97showrunner Beau DeMayo has clarified theDisney Plusshow’s place in the MCU, and it’s… still all a little confusing. In response to a viewer onTwitterrecently, DeMayo doubled down on the fact that the animated series isn’t a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s canon timeline.
May. 3, 2024
Get Fury #1 is brutal, uncompromising, and not much fun in its gruesome first issue
Opinion | War is hell in Garth Ennis and Jacen Burrows bleak new comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IfGarth Ennisis known for anything as a writer then it’s surely his uncompromising approach to violence. Sometimes that has worked for me - like most teenagers reading comics in the late ’90s I was very into Preacher - and other times it has left me entirely cold.
May. 2, 2024
"A completely cruel and baffling decision": Industry anger over GTA 6 publisher's closure of two acclaimed studios despite commercial successes and CEO's $26 million pay rise
“Corporations do not care about you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game developers have reacted to news of Take-Two shuttering two studios in the context ofGTA 6’s imminent release and publishing boss Strauss Zelnick’s pay check. Yesterday, May 1,Bloombergreported that Take-Two would be shutting down British developer Roll7, and Seattle-based studio Intercept Games. This is actually part ofTake-Two’s previously-announced 600 layoffslast month in April, so it means the developers being laid off from both studios are included in the 600 people being left jobless.
May. 2, 2024
12 years after Twilight, Kristen Stewart is set to star in a new vampire movie with Oscar Isaac
Flesh of the Gods is directed by Panatos Cosmatos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kristen Stewart is returning to the land of vampires, this time with Oscar Isaac in tow. The two are set to star in Flesh of the Gods, directed by Panataos Cosmatos (Mandy) from a screenplay by Cosmatos and Se7en writer Andrew Kevin Walker. Don’t Look Up helmer and Oscar winner Adam McKay is set to produce.
May. 2, 2024
9 years after becoming the second-biggest gaming Kickstarter ever, beloved Metroidvania Bloodstained is finally about to fulfill its last stretch goal
“The final update” for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is upon us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The $3.25 million goal was “asynchronous online multiplayer,” the nature of which was never really fully explained. Presumably, it would’ve been some sort of Dark Souls-style system where you can leave messages or see the ghosts of other players. It was the final remaining stretch goal, and it has been replaced by full-on co-op and versus multiplayer offerings.
May. 2, 2024
A long-running Spider-Man villain is now a full-on vampire as Blood Hunt arrives in Amazing Spider-Man #49
Blood Hunt comes to Spider-Man in Amazing Spider-Man #49 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s summer eventBlood Huntis now officially underway, and the crossover’s many, many tie-ins are kicking off too, including Amazing Spider-Man #49 which sets up Spidey’s role in Blood Hunt while also moving us closer to the fateful return of the Green Goblin in the much-anticipated #50.
May. 2, 2024
A Witcher 3 dev just released a mod bringing one of the RPG's best quests closer to what it originally looked like during development
Remember Geralt’s quest in fairy tale land? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Witcher 3 developer has gone back to the quests he developed nearly a decade ago and modded them with CD Projekt’s own modding tools. The ‘Redkit’ modding software for The Witcher 3 only just launched its playtest relatively recently for PC users, allowing players to completely change up quests, locations, enemies, and more in the huge RPG.
May. 2, 2024
Acer Predator Rift review: "A great balance of squish and structure that really works"
The Acer Predator Rift gaming chair is an unexpected gem. It isn’t going to be for you if you want lots of fancy colors to choose from or need a larger seat, but for a low-profile gaming chair that wouldn’t look out of place on a professional video call, there’s lots to like about this throne. Incredibly easy assembly Secure and comfortable lumbar support pillows Adjustable Comfortable and Stable No color options
May. 2, 2024
After 3 years of playtests and delays, Ubisoft's free-to-play crossover FPS XDefiant is finally launching for real this month
Somehow, XDefiant is still on track When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three years after its initial reveal,Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter XDefiant is finally set to launch - for real this time - in May. XDefiant will launch on May 21 across PS5, Xbox Series X and S, and PC via Ubisoft Connect. In theannouncement, Ubisoft describes this as the kickoff of a “preseason,” with additional seasons bringing new factions, weapons, maps, and battle passes.
May. 2, 2024
After enormous Fallout-related traffic spike, Nexus Mods announces increase to its subscription costs to keep up with increasing demand
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The examples listed include the site sending $8 million to mod authors – a number that apparently increases by around $10,000 per day. Nexus Mods' staff headcount has also risen beyond 30, with plans to expand its community team even further. As for the website itself, the post says that the capabilities of both the Nexus Mods servers and content delivery network infrastructure (CDN) have been increased many times over the years in order to keep up with demand.
May. 2, 2024
After selling 100,000 copies of its idle Stardew Valley-like, Rusty's Retirement dev celebrates "spawning a genre" of games that run at the bottom of your screen
The dev has inadvertently started a new indie game trend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of idleStardew Valley-like, Rusty’s Retirement, has seemingly started a new indie trend of games that run at the bottom of your screen. Last week was a busy week for game releases. Not only did we finally get our hands onPS5-exclusiveStellar Blade, but extremely popular city-builderManor Lordsand the action-RPG adaptation of Akira Toriyama’sSand Landalso launched, not forgetting indieRusty’s Retirement- an adorable little farming sim that runs at the bottom of your screen.
May. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director says some Larian devs were "uncomfortable" with the RPG's horniness but the goal was to "treat it like what you would see on TV"
“You can do really crazy stuff and still relate to it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not everyone at Larian was initially on board withjust how horny Baldur’s Gate 3 is, but director Swen Vincke insisted on handling mature themes in a similar way to a TV show. As part ofPC Gamer’s roundtable discussionwith RPG developers that included Vincke, the Larian boss admitted Baldur’s Gate 3’s most explicitly sexual content made some of the internal staff “uncomfortable.
May. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 mods have reached peak wholesomeness with one that lets you hug and be hugged by "most characters"
Now you can finally be the parent figure Mol has long needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a newBaldur’s Gate 3mod that is undeniably the RPG’s most wholesome: hugging. You can hug most of your companions, and they can hug you back. Honestly, withBaldur’s Gate 3 romancesbeing such an integral part of the gameplay and story, I’m surprised there isn’t an official hug mechanic already.
May. 2, 2024
Before the days of patches, Elder Scrolls creator's first game shipped with OP bugged killers, so he just made them canon at the last minute: "Be on the lookout"
Terminator: Future Shock wasn’t meant to have robots that could move through walls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever played the 1995 action game The Terminator: Future Shock, you might’ve wondered why the heck some of the Terminators are able to move right through solid walls. Almost 30 years later, we know the answer: they were bugged and the designer figured it was more feasible to just make these superpowered robots canon by writing them into the manual than patching the game.
May. 2, 2024
Chris Hemsworth really wanted Tom Hardy's role in Mad Max: Fury Road, but he couldn't get an audition
Hemsworth is a big fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Hemsworth’s road toMad Mad: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa has been a long one. The Marvel star plays Dementus in the new movie alongside Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa, but he originally had his eye on another role: Max Rockatansky himself. The role went to Tom Hardy in Fury Road, and Hemsworth moved on to play a certain god of thunder in theThorand Avengers movies.
May. 2, 2024
Chris Hemsworth says playing Dementus in Mad Max prequel Furiosa was a "wonderful departure" from Thor, even though they share a similar costume detail
“I was about to say it was nice not to wear a cape, but…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Hemsworth is used to playing the hero as the MCU’s Thor, but he takes on an antagonistic role in George Miller’sMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa. “Yeah, it was a real departure, and it was nice…” Hemsworth toldEW. “I was about to say it was nice not to wear a cape, but… I did have a cape in this film.
May. 2, 2024
Cobra Kai's final season gets a first look and release date – and the Netflix show isn't ending in a hurry
It’s a “three-part event” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first look atCobra Kai season 6, as well as confirming the release schedule for the show’s final installment. The streamer made the announcement with a short clip. “I love the smell of karate in the morning,” Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso says, as the camera pans to show a group of kids in the midst of training.
May. 2, 2024
Elden Ring will only get one DLC in Shadow of the Erdtree, but FromSoftware isn't ruling out a full sequel for the RPG
Shadow of the Erdtree will be the beginning of the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will be the RPG’s only expansion, but developerFromSoftwareisn’t ruling out other full games in The Lands Between. In a new interview with Chinese outletCampfire Camp, Elden Ring game director and FromSoftware studio head Hidetaka Miyazaki commented on the possibility of other DLC entries for Elden Ring.
May. 2, 2024
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC will feature multiple decisions, but has no definitive ending
It sounds pretty similar to FromSoftware’s past offerings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC apparently has no definitive ending, and won’t impact the plot of the main game. Elden Ring game director andFromSoftwarestudio head Hidetaka Miyazaki was recently interviewed by Chinese outletCampfire Camp, and was asked about whether Shadow of the Erdtree has multiple endings.
May. 2, 2024
Todd Howard says the Fallout TV show was so detailed that set designers were 3D printing game files sent from Bethesda
“I thought there would be more movie magic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard has doubled down on his comments on the level of detail in the Fallout TV show, and suggested at one point Bethesda was sending files from the game straight to show designers. “I thought there would be more movie magic, they’re going to fake a lot of stuff a lot of it’s going to be CG shots,” Howard toldKinda Funny Games(H/TPC Gamer), explaining his shock that it was actually the opposite when he went on set.
May. 2, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says his approach to RPG weapon balance is "mostly vibes-based": "the important thing is to see how things feel in practice"
Josh Sawyer thinks the best way to test weapons before a game’s launch is to “play around” with them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas director and RPG veteran Josh Sawyer has given a bit of insight into how he goes about balancing abilities and weapons in games before their launch, and it turns out that a lot of it is based on pure vibes.
May. 2, 2024
First trailer for Benedict Cumberbatch's Netflix thriller Eric teases a dark, off-kilter mystery series
McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, and Transparent’s Gaby Hoffmann also star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming thriller series Eric is here, and it seesDoctor Strangestar Benedict Cumberbatch play a troubled creative who befriends a giant, gruff-talking “monster” as he searches for his missing son. Created by Abi Morgan, whose previous works include The Iron Lady and Shame, the ’70s six-parter follows Vincent, a New York City-based puppeteer who’s being pressured by the producers of his children’s TV show Good Day Sunshine to boost its declining ratings.
May. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 players discover giant tunnels in the ground, are convinced they're teasing the return of the huge Hive Lords
This can only be a bad thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players think they’ve discovered what could be “Hive Lord tunnels,” in what they believe might be the prelude to the return of the gigantic enemies from the original game. Earlier this week, a brand newHelldivers 2 Major Ordertook players back to the planets they’d established the Terminid Control System in, to destroy the very towers that were meant to cage the bugs.
May. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 players love the post-patch revolver, but not just because it's stronger – you can now spin it like a democracy-loving cowboy
Yeehaw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s latest balance patch was full of changes for a load of different weapons, for better or worse. However, arguably the best change of all was given to the Senator revolver, and it doesn’t make it any stronger – it just makes it significantly cooler. This week’s balance patch was a rough one for many players, withsignificant nerfs for popular weapons and Stratagems including the beloved Quasar Cannon.
May. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2's next Warbond is already incredibly popular among Super Earth's soldiers thanks to the new pistol and SMG: "All these guns look really good"
That ‘Pummeler’ is already popular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2Warbond has just been unveiled, and players are really enjoying the look of the new pistol and SMG. ‘Polar Patriots’ is the title of the new Warbond, and it was just unveiled earlier today with the trailer below. It’s a pretty chilly theme for the shooter’s new Warbond, with three new armor outfits, three new main weapons, three Utility items, three Banners, three Capes, and three victory poses.
May. 2, 2024
How to fix the Fallout 4 Mysterious Signal bug
If you can’t listen to the Mysterious Signal in Fallout 4 here’s how to continue the quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking up the Fallout 4 Mysterious Signal objective means you’ve hit the bug where you can’t actually play the signal on your pip-boy radio, and the All Hallows' Eve quest is just left hanging. Don’t worry, the same thing happened to me and even if you can’t hear the signal, you can still proceed the mission if you know where to go.
May. 2, 2024
How to kill 100 enemies using the Flamethrower in Helldivers 2
The Helldivers 2 Flamethrower is one of the most powerful weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The personal order to kill 100 enemies using the Flamethrower in Helldivers 2 makes use of an incredibly potent weapon, capable of doing massive, lingering damage to multiple enemies in a single spray of fire. It’s one of theHelldivers 2 best weapons, especially if you’re going up against the bugs, but like many of Helldivers 2’s equipment, there’s a serious risk of it turning on you and your allies.
May. 2, 2024
I keep replaying the Casino Royale-style part of Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty to fulfill my spy RPG fantasy
Now Playing | Just call me V, agent V When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InCyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty, I feel like I’m in a scene plucked from Casino Royale. I descend down the swanky, gilded stairs that lead down to a glitzy party at the top of the Black Sapphire, a towering skyscraper open only to the social elite of Dogtown.
May. 2, 2024
I use Razer’s in-ear gaming monitors every day, and they’re now cheaper than ever
Razer’s Moray in-ear monitors make balancing audio stupidly easy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you had told me a year ago I’d soon be using earbuds for all my gaming and streaming, I’d have told you to get lost. Earbuds have always been my second choice for gaming, mainly because their smaller size usually can’t stand up to the power and features you get with an over-ear headset.
May. 2, 2024
Legend of Zelda movie director shares his rules for making the live-action Nintendo film, and what he'll take from Planet of the Apes
Wes Ball has a few guidelines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wes Ball may be busy promoting Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, but he’s also got one eye looking ahead to his next major project. He’ll behelming the live-action Legend of Zelda moviein collaboration with Nintendo, and he recently shared some rules he’s planning to follow.
May. 2, 2024
Love Lies Bleeding star explains how Kristen Stewart's last-minute improv in a certain scene set the gory romantic thriller's whole tone
Exclusive | Katy O’Brian opens up on working with Kristen Stewart and “intuitive” director Rose Glass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Love Lies Bleedingstar Katy O’Brian has revealed that Kristen Stewart made a last-minute tweak to one of the romantic thriller’s most pivotal scenes – and explained why it fit so perfectly with the film’s gory, campy tone.
May. 2, 2024
Mad Max creator already has a complete idea for another movie he wants to make, this time telling Max’s story before Fury Road
“We are certainly working on it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mad Max creator George Miller has the next installment in his dystopian franchise on the way with the upcoming release of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, but already has a complete idea for yet another movie, this time focusing on Max and where he was before the events of Mad Max: Fury Road.
May. 2, 2024
Manor Lords publisher celebrates 500,000 wishlists for another medieval city-building strategy game with more sex, drama, and Game of Thrones-style backstabbing
Long Jaunt’s Norland looks like another big hit for Hooded Horse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems indie publisher Hooded Horse knows how to pick ‘em. After theabsurdly successful launch of Manor Lords, the label is putting out another medieval strategy game with a big city-building element in the form of Norland, which has just crossed 500,000 wishlists on Steam ahead of its Early Access launch.
May. 2, 2024
Marvel fans think they know what's going on with Deadpool 3's Wolverine thanks to X-Men '97
Deadpool and Wolverine releases on July 25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithDeadpool 3’s release date looming, and its plot still very much under wraps, Marvel fans have resorted to conjuring up all sorts of fan theories about the Merc with a Mouth’s threequel. The latest, it seems, regards Wolverine andDisneyPlus’sX-Men ‘97. Turns out, viewers of the animated series think it might wind up explaining what’s going on with Hugh Jackman’s broken mutant in Deadpool and Wolverine, who – givenourWolverine’s death in Logan – is likely to be a variant from an alternate universe.
May. 2, 2024
Marvel's Fantastic Four film adds Cobra Kai star to stellar cast in mystery role
Paul Walter Hauser is set to star alongside Pedro Pascal and Joseph Quinn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Walter Hauser is joining the cast of Marvel’s upcoming Fantastic Four movie. PerDeadline, Hauser has been cast in an undisclosed role. The core line-up so far sees Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards a.k.a Mr. Fantastic, Kirby as Susan ‘Sue’ Storm Richards a.
May. 2, 2024
Ninja Theory is sharing "something" Hellblade 2 related every day until launch, and the first drop is a real nice-looking new screenshot
The Xbox sequel launches May 21 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hell yeah, Hellblade fans,Hellblade 2developer Ninja Theory is drip-feeding new Hellblade 2 content every day this week. “Sharing something from Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II every day in May until launch, day one: Let’s start with a new screenshot,” readsa tweetfrom Ninja Theory. The attached image shows the titular protagonist Senua surrounded by some big rocks gazing out at a deserty landscape with some water in the middle and the sun setting over the horizon.
May. 2, 2024
Nintendo hits 8,535 clones of Switch emulator Yuzu with a DMCA all at once
Nintendo’s crusade against Yuzu continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A$2.4 million settlement with Nintendoeffectively put an end to the development of the popular Switch emulator Yuzu, but it’s not that easy to wipe a piece of software from the face of the internet. Nintendo is certainly still trying, though, as it’s just issued a massive DMCA takedown against thousands upon thousands of forks and clones of Yuzu.
May. 2, 2024
Old Man Logan: The Wolverine story that could bring Hugh Jackman into the MCU
Old Man Logan is a classic Wolverine story with some surprising connections to Secret Wars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestDeadpool & Wolverinetrailer digs a little deeper into the upcoming film’s story, showing off the apparent villain,Cassandra Nova, and several of the mutant cameos fans can expect along the way. Buteagle-eyed viewers are also picking up on a trail of breadcrumbs in the trailerthat may hint at Wolverine’s place in the film, and even, perhaps, in the wider MCU beyond just Deadpool & Wolverine.
May. 2, 2024
Professor Layton studio CEO wants to make "erotic" and "violent" games one day and I'm afraid of what that means
Don’t worry, the puzzle series won’t change that drastically When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO of Professor Layton’s developer has expressed interest in making “erotic” and “violent” games one day, and I’m afraid of what that means. In an interview withDenfaminicogamer(translated viaAutomaton), Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino discussed his future ambitions for the company, revealing that one of the reasons he decided to establish his own company in the first place was because he didn’t want to meet the demands of a superior: “I didn’t want to be told what to make by superiors, I wanted to make what I want, especially the kind of RPGs I love.
May. 2, 2024
Starfield fans are convinced that the plot of the RPG's Shattered Space DLC is hiding in plain sight
Is Shattered Space all about House Va’ruun? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bigStarfieldupdate lands this month, and the video teasing that patch might have just revealed the plot of theStarfield Shattered SpaceDLC. Towards the end of the video introducing Starfield’s May update, which you can see below, there’s a montage showcasing various Bethesda devs working on upcoming content for the game.
May. 2, 2024
Starfield's May update just convinced me to try this RPG again, and all it took was proper maps and The Sims-like ship decorating
Opinion | Plus, the tease of a Starfield land vehicle might just be the one giant leap we need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In September last year, I was drowning in RPG goodness.Baldur’s Gate 3launched on PS5 right asStarfieldlanded, withCyberpunk 2077 Phantom Libertyarriving a matter of weeks later. I felt like I was being pulled in multiple directions, grappling with my desire to give Bethesda’s newest spacefaring adventure a fair shake, while also falling head-over-heels for Larian’s engrossing fantasy.
May. 2, 2024
Stellar Blade features a cameo of the legendary dev behind one of the longest-running MMOs ever made
Shift Up says it’s “deeply grateful” to MMORPG veteran Jake Song When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out that the new PS5-exclusive action gameStellar Bladeincludes a nod to legendary Korean game developer Jake Song, with an NPC that uses his likeness. Although Song’s appearance isn’t exactly a collaboration between Stellar Blade and Lineage, Shift Up has already confirmed that it plans to deliver “a very high-quality crossover collaboration” between the studio’s action game and its mobile game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
May. 2, 2024
Stellar Blade Precious Treasure mission walkthrough
The Precious Treasure side quest has a puzzle about crossing a bridge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Precious Treasure side mission sends you out to find the Blue Monsoon outfit in the Great Desert, but finding it requires making it across a ruined overpass - and no obvious way to get over the regular gaps or climb up to where the treasure crate is concealed.
May. 2, 2024
Stephen King doubles down on his love of hit Netflix show, calling it one of the best things he's ever seen
“My first thought was to thank God my novel came first, or people would assume I’d stolen it from Richard Gadd” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King loves Baby Reindeer. We know that already, thanks tohis glowing, short-but-sweet review of the hit Netflix series on Twitterjust a few days ago. Now, though, the horror author has doubled down on his praise, penning a love letter to the show for UK-based publicationThe Times.
May. 2, 2024
Stephen King hypes up new spider horror movie with great Rotten Tomatoes score
If King is a fan, so are we When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shudder’s newest horror movie Infested has been reaping the love since its release and has even caught the attention of legendary author Stephen King, who shared his appreciation for the spider movie the best way he knows how. In true King fashion, the writer took toTwitter, as he often does, to share his views on the French flick, summing it up quite nicely with: “Spiders, some as big as puppies, overrun a French apartment building,” before praising the movie “Scary, gross, well made.
May. 2, 2024
Tales of the Empire review: "Mature, beautifully animated shorts that are worthy additions to the Star Wars canon"
These six mature, beautifully animated shorts are worthy additions to the animated Star Wars canon. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Tales of the Jedi has returned with a dark side makeover. The anthology series has rebranded to Tales of the Empire, and these six new shorts are mature, fascinating, and worthy additions to the animated Star Wars canon.
May. 2, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1: Raphael is in prison in a bruising first look at the new series
The first arc of the Jason Aaron-penned series will feature a different artist each issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IDW has revealed a blistering first look at its soon-to-be-relaunched Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic toThe Hollywood Reporter. The new series, written by Jason Aaron, is set to be drawn by four different artists, with Joëlle Jones providing the bone-crunching and gritty art for the first issue, which focuses on Raphael alone and in jail.
May. 2, 2024
The Fall Guy post-credits scene explained: who are those cameos?
Stick around after the credits start to roll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guyhas cannon rolled its way onto our screens, starring Ryan Gosling as Colt Seavers, a stuntman trying to get back in the game after an on-set accident derailed his career – and his relationship with camera operator-turned-director Jody (Emily Blunt) a year before. Back in the saddle on Jody’s directorial debut, Colt’s plans are disrupted by the disappearance of the movie’s star, Tom Ryder (Aaron Taylor-Johnson).
May. 2, 2024
This Fallout TV show backpack and Pip-Boy are perfect wasteland wear, and you can preorder them both right now
They’ll cost you a bomb but they’re ideal for die-hard Fallout fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a collector or cosplayer who loves Fallout, let me give you the best excuse ever to treat yourself. Sure, there has been a wave of new wasteland-inspired merch off the back of the success of the Fallout TV show but not everything can be quite as special as these screen-accurate replicas of Lucy’s Vault 33 backpack and the Pip-Boy 3000 Mk V.
May. 2, 2024
This graffiti-filled, anime-inspired 3D platformer oozes personality with its mix of Japanese pop culture inspirations
Preview | RKGK is the first title from Wabisabi Games, but it already feels promising When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The anime-inspired visual aesthetics and punk graffiti vibes of RKGK hooked me from the moment it was announced. I’m admittedly a sucker for solid art direction, and the upcoming game from Mexico-based developer Wabisabi Games absolutely has that in spades.
May. 2, 2024
Thought The Revenant’s bear attack scene was bad? An upcoming thriller is using a real grizzly in the movie
We’re going on a bear hunt… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming has started on an upcoming survival thriller about an out-of-control grizzly bear, but there is one thing different about this movie… it uses a real bear. Savage Hunt is currently in production in Bulgaria and is using a real grizzly bear on location as part of the shoot, as reported byDeadline.
May. 2, 2024
Three of the most essential Pathfinder books for newbies are on sale right now
Savings to set you on a new path When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re into TTRPGs, you’ll know that Pathfinder is one of the most popular systems among fans of the genre. However, very few people get their start in tabletop roleplaying with Pathfinder 2E, so most players find themselves having to start from square one after investing heavily in D&D.
May. 2, 2024
Todd Howard says Starfield criticism is "perfectly understandable" as the RPG is a "different experience" to Bethesda's other games - but not everyone agrees
A new IP means “doing some things differently” than before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard saysStarfield’s criticism is “perfectly understandable” as the RPG is a “different experience” to Bethesda’s other games. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, Howard discusses what the studio learned from Starfield and its mixed response from fans. When asked how he, and the rest of the team, felt about Starfield’s initial reception, Howard said: “On the review side, we’ve been through this, so it’s not new to us.
May. 2, 2024
Everything in the Polar Patriots Warbond battle pass in Helldivers 2
The Polar Patriots Warbond for Helldivers 2 has unique weapons, armor sets, boosters and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Polar Patriots Warbond has arrived and includes all kinds of rewards, including new weapons, grenades, armor sets, a new booster and plenty of cosmetics, among other things. The fourth premium pass to hitHelldivers 2, Polar Patriots is snow-themed, but there’s plenty here that’ll be effective on taking out your enemies no matter the terrain.
May. 1, 2024
10 essential Free Comic Book Day releases to pick up from your local comic shop this Saturday
It’s FCBD on Saturday, May 4. Here are 10 of the best comics you can pick up entirely for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Free Comic Book Day is almost upon us! Yep, this Saturday, May 4, participating comic shops around the world will have a vast number of titles that you can pick up and take home entirely for free.
May. 1, 2024
32 must-see low budget movies
Some all-time classics have been made for way less than you might think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the biggest movies in the world have been made with blank checks. But other iconic movies, and some underrated gems, were made for next to nothing at all. In the long history of cinema, money is the biggest difference-maker for artists.
May. 1, 2024
A new Batman Arkham game is coming, but it's a VR game that's not being developer by the original studio
Arkham Shadow arrives later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman: Arkham Shadow isn’t a brand new Arkham series game, but rather a VR action game that’s in development exclusively for Meta Quest 3. Revealed today on May 1, you can see the debut announcement trailer for Batman: Arkham Shadow just below. The trailer is more cinematic and atmospheric rather than an actual look at gameplay, and features an alarming amount of rats attempting to rush Batman.
May. 1, 2024
A new drama based on a chilling true story is climbing up Netflix's streaming charts, and viewers are calling it a must-watch
The docudrama is based on a shocking true crime case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new drama about a real-life murder case has been soaring up the streamer’s rankings, leaving viewers in utter shock over its content. Viewers have been left speechless over the reimagining, unable to comprehend what they are seeing. “The Asunta Case had me up all night just wondering why the f**k do we have to share a planet with humans who be doing evil shit like that,” said one viewer onTwitter, whileanother added, “The Asunta Case got me messed up.
May. 1, 2024
After 24 years, an infamous cute-em-up finally makes its English debut, but it has the devs struggling to define the difference between a remake and remaster
Who knew this definition was so difficult to nail down? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rainbow Cotton, a poorly remembered 3D offshoot of one of the definitive entries in the cutesy shooter canon, is somehow making a comeback in English 24 years after its original launch, and the devs have provided a helpful explainer on the differences between emulation, remakes, and remasters.
May. 1, 2024
After hours of Skyrim NPCs blurting out NSFW dialogue courtesy of his Twitch chat, streamer concludes "this entire thing was a mistake"
Letting Twitch chat control what Skyrim’s NPCs say - what could possibly go wrong? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After giving his Twitch viewers the unfathomable power of being able to makeSkyrimNPCs say whatever they want using a purpose-built mod, streamer and ex-software engineer Blurbs has concluded that his creation “was a mistake.” Blurbs' Skyrim mod has a simple purpose, but you can see how it could quite easily make any stream of the game take a chaotic turn.
May. 1, 2024
Ahead of Diablo 4's season of loot changes, Blizzard teases other system reworks "similar in scope" and says it's "very open to revisiting other parts of the game"
Sounds like season 4’s big loot overhaul won’t be Diablo 4’s last system rework When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 season 4’s upcoming loot overhaul probably won’t be the action-RPG’s final major system rework. In case you missed it, Blizzard is making sweeping and foundational changes to itemization in Diablo 4. I won’t go over every granular change here as there are simply too many to list, butBlizzard has said the broad goal is to prioritize “quality over quantity” and help you “get your build going quicker.
May. 1, 2024
All Sea of Thieves world events and cloud markers
We explain every world event in Sea of Thieves and what clouds or tornadoes mean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sea of Thieves world events are special randomised events that appear at different points in servers, with at least one active at any one time. If you’ve seen giant clouds shaped like skulls or tornadoes on the horizons, those mark SoT’s various world events - special challenges for brave or bold players that can be triggered by whoever approaches them.
May. 1, 2024
Almost 3 years later, veteran Elder Scrolls leads reintroduce their "Grand RPG" as a straight-up Daggerfall spiritual successor and tease Early Access launch
OnceLost Games says The Wayward Realms is restoring “scope, choice, consequences, and roleplaying to RPGs” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost three years afterI first discovered a new and ambitious RPG called The Wayward Realms from ex-Elder Scrolls developers, it’s resurfaced as a full-blown Daggerfall spiritual successor with a Kickstarter and Early Access launch on the way. To be totally frank, I was worried for a while there that The Wayward Realms had become too big for its britches and faded into vaporware, but developer OnceLost Games - led by Elder Scrolls veterans Ted Peterson and Julian Lefay - has broken its years-long silence with some exciting news about the self-styled “Grand RPG.
May. 1, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead went from "joy to anxiety" in seconds after hearing Larian's next game would be a follow-up to the beloved RPG series
Following up on Baldur’s Gate 2 came with a lot of pressure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3lead has recalled how they went from “joy to anxiety in a couple of seconds” after learning they’d be working on the huge RPG series. PLAY Magazinerecently spoke to Farhang Namdar, world building director on Baldur’s Gate 3, about their earliest memories of working on the series for the first time at Larian.
May. 1, 2024
Batman Arkham veterans are making a G.I. Joe that's aiming to be a "shot in the arm" for the franchise
There have been nine GI Joe games to date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A GI Joe game focusing on Snake Eyes is in development from former Batman: Arkham series leadership. GamesIndustry.bizrecently spoke to Dan Ayoub, head of digital product development at Hasbro’s Wizards of the Coast. The head revealed that the companyhas over $1 billion invested in ongoing game development, and also revealed what a few of these upcoming projects are.
May. 1, 2024
BenQ X300G review: "versatility and flexibility reign supreme"
The BenQ X300G feels like it heralds a new era for gaming projectors. While it’s not so focused on providing the high-end ambient light viewing experience of beefier models in the range, its flexibility and ease of setup make it a particularly versatile piece of kit. There’s no use in buying a luxury projector if it’s too much faff to use it - and this feature set and design make it easier than ever to plug in and play.
May. 1, 2024
Devious Baldur's Gate 3 player discovers you can keep Wyll even if you raid the Grove - you just have to slaughter him
Sorry pal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One wildBaldur’s Gate 3player has devised a method for keeping Wyll while also helping Minthara with her raid on the Grove. I love Wyll, just as I love Minthara, but only one of them loves raiding the Grove and slaughtering helpless Tieflings. If you tell Minthara where the Grove is, thus opening her up to join your party later on, you’re forced to say goodbye to Wyll, who abandons you in disgust at your actions.
May. 1, 2024
Doctor Who and Rings of Power stars' new horror with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score finally gets release date
Starve Acre is out soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming highly-rated horror movie Starve Acre has confirmed its release date with a creepy new photo. The film, which stars Doctor Who star Matt Smith andThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Poweractor Morfydd Clark will be released later this year. In the UK, it’s distributed by the BFI and will arrive in UK and Irish cinemas on September 6.
May. 1, 2024
Dune star Rebecca Ferguson's hit sci-fi show has received high praise from a very important person, calling season 2 "one of the best things I've ever seen"
A new season 2 release date has also been teased… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second season of Rebecca Ferguson’s hit sci-fi series Silo just received high praise from a very important person; the author of its source material. Hugh Howey, who penned the three-book series Wool, has had a peak at the Apple TV show’s second installment and it sounds as though he approves, as he posted onInstagram Threadsrecently: “I’ve seen season two and it’s one of the best things I’ve ever seen.
May. 1, 2024
Everything we expected about Marvel's Blood Hunt event just got turned upside down by the shocking reveal of its secret villain
The true villain of Blood Hunt is actually the one Marvel character we least expected, and the reveal might just shake the entire Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood Hunt is officially here, and while the first issue of the much anticipated (and massive) Marvel summer event delivers on its promised vampire invasion and subsequent bloodshed, it also includes a final reveal so shocking it may have some Marvel fans in disbelief.
May. 1, 2024
Fallout 4 When Pigs Fly walkthrough
How to complete When Pigs Fly and get two legendary grenade launchers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 4 When Pigs Fly mission starts as soon as you leave the vault and sends you to investigate a merchant’s workshop. Finishing it involves meeting some weapons merchants and killing a lot of people but the reward for all that bloodshed is two legendary grenade launcher weapons that will make all the trauma worth it.
May. 1, 2024
You can now stay the night in the X-Men Mansion and the floating house from Up
Yes, the Up house really leaves the ground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Have you ever wanted to stay in the X-Mansion with the X-Men? Or spend the night in the floating house fromPixar’s Up? Airbnb is now offering both of those fan-oriented lodgings and more with the launch of what it’s calling its ‘Icons’ series of overnight stay experiences designed to immerse people in the worlds of their favorite shows, movies, and even specific celebrities.
May. 1, 2024
Fallout director Jonathan Nolan says it would be "a dream" to return to The Dark Knight series
“If I had the chance to go back and work on that again – absolutely!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may have been over a decade sinceThe Dark Knight Risesconcluded Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy, but screenwriter Jonathan Nolan would jump at the chance to return to Gotham City. “Wouldn’t that be a dream?” he said when asked whether there’d been any talk of reviving the franchise byShowsha.
May. 1, 2024
First trailer for My Adventures with Superman season 2 confirms a curious team-up, a Supergirl cameo, and its official release date
“I’m not alone” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forMy Adventures with Supermanseason 2 has landed, and it looks to reveal a whole lot – from a Supergirl cameo and the second chapter’s official release date, to a curious team-up. Created by Jake Wyatt, the show focuses on the twenty-something titular hero as he gets to know Lois Lane and their mutual friend Jimmy Olsen.
May. 1, 2024
Fortnite creator knows exactly how he would make the Fortnite movie, but says he can't see it happening "anytime soon"
Exclusive | The former CCO of Epic Games reckons he could make the “best version” of a potential Fortnite film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the past years there has been plenty of talk about a potentialFortnitemovie, which is hardly surprising when you look at the immense popularity of that video game combined with the success of recent adaptations includingAmazon Prime Video’s FalloutandHBO’s The Last of Us.
May. 1, 2024
Fortnite creator reveals how Avengers: Endgame directors and J.J. Abrams were pivotal in the shaping of the battle royale
Exclusive | Former Fortnite lead Donald Mustard discusses the crucial role these filmmakers played When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The co-creator ofFortnitehas revealed the crucial role several filmmakers played in the shaping of the much beloved battle royale video game. Speaking to GamesRadar+ recently at theSands: International Film Festivalin St Andrews, Scotland, the former CCO ofEpic Games, Donald Mustard, discussed the ways both theRusso Brothers(who helmed several Marvel movies includingAvengers: Endgame) and J.
May. 1, 2024
GTA: Vice City almost had a much more complex police system, but its developer says it was "too much hassle to set up"
Did you spot the unique police cars? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A GTA: Vice City developer has shared an insight into its police system, and revealed it was almost more complex but was “too much hassle to set up.” “Amazing you picked up on this,” the developer responds, before sharing how this system works: “Generally police cars are created a good distance away and are given the order to attack the player.
May. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 grunts say "bots are now easier than bugs" thanks to huge Stalker changes which make them way harder to spot
Bots might be tough, but at least they can’t turn invisible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s most recent update has made some significant changes to the Stalkers, turning the troublesome bugs into an enormous threat that the community is desperately trying to stay on top of. The latestHelldivers 2 balance patch rolled out earlier this week, complete with nerfs for the beloved Quasar Cannon and Guard Dog amongst many others.
May. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 is already one of PlayStation's all-time bestsellers, and it's all thanks to the PC version
What an impressive first couple of months for Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2may have only launched two months ago, but it’s already becomeSony’s 7th highest revenue game, and Steam is partly to thank. What’s interesting about Helldivers 2’s success is that it’s not just come from Sony platforms. In a separate tweet, Piscatellaexplainsthat “PC has been a huge part of the success of Helldivers II in the US,” and that without those PC numbers, “it wouldn’t currently rank among the top 20.
May. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are discovering what a mess the bugs made of their towers, and it looks like a sign of some very big bugs to come
Bigger enemies wouldn’t be a surprise at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are just discovering how the Terminids have overpowered the Terminid Control System, and it looks like a sign of some bad things to come. Earlier this week, a newHelldivers 2 Major Ordertasked players totake out the Terminid Control Systemthat they helped install just seven weeks ago.
May. 1, 2024
How to start a Trade Route in Manor Lords
A Manor Lords Trade Route requires Regional Wealth to make… more Regional Wealth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Establishing Manor Lords Trade Routes is a great way to passively generate money with exports, but it’s also one the many things the game doesn’t explain very well. Trade Routes are, confusingly, not actual roads or paths that you need to stamp out, despite all the talk of the ‘King’s Road’ - setting up a Trade Route is just a case of buying one at your Trading Post.
May. 1, 2024
I bought an awful $30 PlayStation Portal clone so you don't have to, but I surprisingly love it
A crusty copycat handheld that’s actually useful. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That said, not every handheld maker follows this simple rule. Despite how many of thebest gaming handheldsI’ve played with, I’ve also had my fair share of needless plastic waste. Sometimes when a price is too good to be true, it’s down to it being a quick nostalgia-fueled cash-in.
May. 1, 2024
I held out for Fallout 4's next-gen update, but the biggest draw of the RPG coming to PS5 is unexpectedly the trophies
Opinion | Fallout 4’s next-gen update may have added new freebies and a coat of paint, but popping those trophies all over again is the best bit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Initially, when I saw these notifications, I was glad I did hold out. But as time went on, a question began to creep into my mind: was this really worth the wait?
May. 1, 2024
Inside the cutesy, cuddly serial killer thriller that has taken the comics world by storm
Patrick Horvath’s Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees has become a surprise smash hit for IDW When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It can be hard to predict what’s going to be big in comics. Sure, you can rely on the big name Marvel and DC titles to regularly sell well and there are certain creators who can shift thousands of copies based on their name alone, but given that there are more than 150 different comics, graphic novels, and trade paperbacks publishedthis week alone, it can be hard to cut through the noise.
May. 1, 2024
It took eight months, but Starfield is finally getting proper surface maps in the RPG's largest update since launch
No more confusing dots in place of an actual map! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but Bethesda’s enormous space-exploration RPGStarfieldisfinallygetting an overhaul to its surface maps, after the ones it launched with left plenty to be desired. From launch, if you opened Starfield’s map when in a city, you’d be greeted by nothing but a blue background covered in dots, with a few markers here and there in a lackluster attempt to point you in the right direction.
May. 1, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal stars as an accused killer in first trailer for crime drama based on same book as Harrison Ford thriller
Presumed Innocent hits Apple TV Plus in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Apple TV Plus’s Presumed Innocent, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, has arrived. Per the official synopsis, the series “takes viewers on a gripping journey through the horrific murder that upends the Chicago Prosecuting Attorney’s office when one of its own is suspected of the crime.
May. 1, 2024
Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 review: “Packs a nice mini LED punch and a questionable price tag”
The Lenovo Legion Y34wz-30 is a great curved gaming monitor that platforms the benefits of mini LED tech. Sadly, it does so with a lofty price tag, and contrast caveats mean it’s hard not to eye up OLED alternatives with a similar MSRP. Enhanced mini LED brightness Great HDR abilities Built-in KVM and USB-C hub More expensive than OLED options Weird OSD button layout Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
May. 1, 2024
Mike Flanagan to produce supernatural horror movie from popular film YouTuber about missing paranormal investigator
Shelby Oaks is still in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan is set to produce Shelby Oaks, the upcoming supernatural horror from popular movie Youtuber Chris Stuckmann. According toDeadline, Flanagan will executive-produce the pic under his Intrepid Pictures banner alongside producing partners Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka. Per the official synopsis, “Mia (Camille Sullivan) frantically searches for her sister Riley (Sarah Durn), after Riley ominously disappeared in the last tape of a group of paranormal investigators called the Paranormal Paranoids.
May. 1, 2024
New chilling look at upcoming horror movie Terrifier 3 features Art the Clown back in his regular outfit and a new release date
Art the Clown is coming to town… two weeks earlier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news slasher fans, we have just got a new look at Terrifier 3, and better yet the highly anticipated upcoming horror sequel has also confirmed an earlier release date, meaning Art the Clown is starting his killing spree two weeks early. The film’s producer Phil Falcone said of the earlier release date: “We’re so excited to bring the next Terrifier to theaters this fall just in time for the Halloween season.
May. 1, 2024
New look at Deadpool 3 shows more of Deadpool and Wolverine’s suits, and it looks like Marvel fans approve
“God, that suit is sick” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new look at Wolverine and Deadpool in Marvel’s upcoming movieDeadpool 3has been revealed, and fans are loving the new suits. The hi-res image, released byMarvel Studios(H/TComicBook), gives us our best look yet at Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and most importantly their superhero costumes.
May. 1, 2024
One of the deadliest killers in Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty has slain 2.6 million players - and it isn't even a boss
Dogtown stadiums' catwalks might be the biggest foe of all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The most deadly killer inCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertywasn’t a boss but the rickety catwalks in Dogtown’s stadium. “Secret agents face dangerous opponents like Cerberus’s deadly grasp, the Chimera’s military prowess and… Dogtown stadium’s rickety catwalks?” the tweet reads. “Songbird might have regretted her choice of merc after seeing so many Vs tumble before reaching Dogtown’s walls.
May. 1, 2024
Rebel Moon director’s cut seemingly gets a new title as the R-rating confirmed
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon director’s cut gets a promising update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director’s cut ofRebel Moon Part Onehas got a new update ahead of its release on Netflix. Thanks to a listing onFilm Ratings, we now know that it’s officially got an R-rating, as well as a new title. Listed under alternative titles is “Rebel Moon - Chapter One: Chalice Of Blood” on the website, as well as details about what it’s been rated for.
May. 1, 2024
Roblox Brookhaven codes for music tracks and memes
Use these Brookhaven codes in Roblox to listen to a selection of tracks and memes as you roleplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roblox Brookhaven codes can be entered to play various music tracks within this experience, adding a soundtrack to your actions as you roleplay around town. In addition to the popular hits you can crank out, you’ll also find codes listed here that trigger meme songs and sound effects, which you can launch at just the right time inRobloxto troll your friends or react to what they’re doing.
May. 1, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt explain how improvising helped craft a relatable love story in The Fall Guy: "We just started taking things from what was happening on set"
Exclusive: The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt share how they brought their on-set experiences to the movie’s romance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileThe Fall Guyis one action-packed, stunt-tacular blockbuster, there’s also a sweet love story at the movie’s heart. Ryan Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a former stunt performer who quit the business following a serious on-set injury.
May. 1, 2024
Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, and The Fall Guy team talk about unusual inspirations and hopes for many sequels
Exclusive: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt tell Total Film how stunt performers finally get their dues in The Fall Guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even if you didn’t grow up on action-packed ’80s TV seriesThe Fall Guy– which didn’t get quite the same traction in the UK as The A-Team, Knight Rider and Magnum P.I. – a cursory glance at the premise makes it sounds like perfect film-adaptation fodder.
May. 1, 2024
Say cheese: the Xenomorph bares its teeth in terrifying new look at Alien: Romulus
The new movie arrives on August 16 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have a new look at the Xenomorph inAlien: Romulus– and it’s as terrifying as you’d expect. The new image, first shared by USA Today, shows the titular alien baring metallic-looking teeth in a close-up shot. The creature is just as terrifying as it was when it first graced our screens 45 years ago, and that’s in part due to the old-school techniques employed on the Romulus set.
May. 1, 2024
Star Wars star and Ahsoka's best villain scores lead role in M3GAN 2
Ivanna Sakhno has joined the cast of Blumhouse and Atomic Monster’s M3GAN sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka star Ivanna Sakhno has joined the cast of M3GAN 2.0. According toDeadline, she’ll be one of the leads in the Blumhouse and Atomic Monster sequel. The Ukrainian actor, who played the villainous Shin Hati in the Star Wars spin-off series, will share the screen with confirmed returning cast membersGet Out’s Allison Williamsand The Haunting of Hill House’s Violet McGraw, who respectively played Gemma and Cady in the first film.
May. 1, 2024
Stardew Valley modders on the pressures and positives of the 1.6 update: "So many things which once required complex code patches are now simple"
Interview | Stardew Valley modders weigh in on the 1.6 update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStardew Valley 1.6 updatechanged the game in dozens of ways, big and small. For most players on PC, they were able to dive in immediately and check out all of the new features. But for those who use mods, the update often meant making major rewrites, adding a lot of work for their creators.
May. 1, 2024
Starfield at 60FPS is finally a reality for Xbox Series X players thanks to a new Performance Mode in a huge update this month
May 15 marks big improvements for Starfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldis getting a Performance Mode with 60 frames per second forXbox Series Xplayers later this month as part of a huge update. Bethesda just announced a big update would be coming to Starfield this month on May 15, complete with the developer diary-style video looking over the update below.
May. 1, 2024
Starfield's still getting some "major features" after the May update, including the RPG's "first land vehicle"
Todd Howard once hinted that the RPG just wasn’t built for cars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has only just properly unveiledStarfield’s May update, and the studio is already teasing what’s next - including a proper land vehicle. “There are some major features on the horizon,” the devs say in anews post, “including a land vehicle for speedier planetary exploration, official mod support for Starfield, and the massive Shattered Space expansion.
May. 1, 2024
Stellar Blade Lost Ark puzzle and passcode explained
The Lost Ark side quest in Stellar Blade has a confusing puzzle around finding a passcode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Lost Ark puzzle leads to a passcode for the locked door in Xion, but opening it is difficult, as the puzzle is an obscure explanation for finding out a particular terminal sequence and entering it into the console to access the further mission within.
May. 1, 2024
Stellar Blade Stolen Treasure walkthrough and guide
How to investigate Arin’s whereabouts in Stellar Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Stolen Treasure side mission has many players stuck on the section to investigate Arin’s whereabouts, as the missing citizen of Xion is… er, somewhere, with no clear indication about where to go hunting. For those finding this particular side quest a challenge, I’ve put together a guide and walkthrough on the Stolen Treasure mission in Stellar Blade, as well as where to find Arin and the eventual rewards for doing so.
May. 1, 2024
Stellar Blade's director is unsurprisingly a big fan of 2B and Tifa, but his inspirations also include some of Tekken's leading ladies and a GameCube cult classic
Listen, we all love Final Fantasy 7 and Nier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given the unrelenting thirst inspired by Stellar Blade’s Eve, you might not be surprised to learn that director Hyung-Tae Kim is a big fan of some of gaming’s most notable sex symbols, including Final Fantasy 7’s Tifa and Nier: Automata’s 2B. But you might not have expected Eve to have been inspired by the lead of a 21-year-old GameCube cult classic.
May. 1, 2024
Stunning Sea of Thieves PvP encounter proves even the wiliest pirates need to re-learn the game after Season 12 as lead dev watches in awe: "This is gold"
Welp, time to re-learn the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves executive producer Joe Neate has shared a stunning PvP clip perfectly demonstrating just how much the new Season 12 tools shake up the game’s meta. Make no mistake, new and veteran pirates,there’s a whole new rulebook to learn in Sea of Thieves' new season, and the sooner you read up on it, the less likely it is you’ll end up on the wrong side of a clip like this one with one of the game’s leads applauding your killer from the sidelines like a proud dad at a middle school basketball game.
May. 1, 2024
The Idea of You review: "Anne Hathaway works overtime to give this rom-com even the appearance of substance"
Anne Hathaway has to work overtime to give this superficial rom-com even the appearance of substance. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Last year’sMay Decemberexplored the ramifications of a scandalous age-gap relationship in juicily melodramatic fashion. In The Idea of You, director Michael Showalter (The Big Sick) gives us the rom-com version: aNotting Hillin reverse (Hill Notting?
May. 1, 2024
The last Splatoon player still standing after Nintendo's Wii U shutdown is now trapped in map purgatory for the next ten years
That’s a long time to be stuck on Moray Towers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before this, Splatoon’s maps changed every four hours, with the Ranked Battle mode on offer swapping between Tower Control, Splat Zones, and Rainmaker at the same time. However, after the servers were supposed to shut down, dataminer OatmealDome, who runs a website which displays future map and mode rotations for all the Splatoon games,noted thatfrom April 30 at 2PM ET / 11AM PT / 7PM BST, the map rotation was set to last for an entire decade.
May. 1, 2024
Todd Howard finally relents after calling out encumbered Starfield hoarders, as the May update will let you buff your carrying capacity without a mod
Those new difficulty options look meaty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterStarfield’s launch,Todd Howard called out encumbered hoarders, telling them that “you don’t need the trays and the pencils.” But with the RPG’s May update, it seems he’s finally relenting, as we’re getting more robust difficulty options that’ll include a toggle to boost your carrying capacity. The update, which lands on May 15, includes a new gameplay options menu that lets you make granular adjustments to various aspects of Starfield’s difficulty.
May. 1, 2024
Todd Howard says Fallout: New Vegas "is a very, very important game to us" and that it's "hard to canonize" for the TV show
The Obsidian title is a tricky one to adapt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard talks Fallout: New Vegas, revealing that it’s “a very, very important game to us,” but it’s “hard to canonize” for the Fallout TV series. In an interview with Kinda Funny Games, a viewer asked if, since Bethesda and New Vegas developer Obsidian are both under theMicrosoftumbrella, there are more collaboration opportunities.
May. 1, 2024
Two years later, SteelSeries just refreshed my favorite gaming headset
The best headset on the market gets a new look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Wireless has long held a special place in my heart and two years later the brand is still staying fresh. A new white variant of the wildly popular headset hit the shelves yesterday, with a super clean finish and even more luxurious aesthetic than the original black version.
May. 1, 2024
VelocityOne Race review: "There are promising signs, but it needs to overcome some rookie errors"
Turtle Beach has taken a solid first crack at making a racing wheel with the VelocityOne Race. It’s got some premium features and a motor with a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it’s hamstrung by teething issues. Punchy 7.2Nm direct drive motor Comfortable leather wheel Built-in display Includes wheel, wheelbase, and pedals Force feedback is unreliable and lacking at times The button box feels like a gimmick Poor plug-and-play compatibility
May. 1, 2024
X-Men '97 episode 8 review: "It's the beginning of the end for our beloved X-Men"
Another deeply sad episode serves as a powerful metaphor for hatred and intolerance in our real-life society. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 8 ahead! It looks like the beginning of the end for our beloved X-Men: It’s them against the world – and there’s not an ally left in sight.
May. 1, 2024
Fallout 76's Vault was referenced in Fallout 3, a whole 10 years before it eventually released
Vault 76 wasn’t an experimental vault When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout games often delve into the inner workings of various Vaults scattered throughout America, and that’s exactly how one veteran Fallout 3 player has made the discovery below. It turns out that a Terminal within the Citadel mentions Fallout 76’s Vault 76 as being one of the “seventeen control vaults,” which will be run entirely according to Vault-Tec’s marketing materials.
Apr. 30, 2024
Yes, Stellar Blade's Eve sees you staring at her, just like Nier Automata's 2B and Death Stranding's Sam knew what was happening
Cut it out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s Eve will stare the player down if they’re ogling her for too long. Surprise: People are down bad for Stellar Blade’s protagonist. As players have discovered to their shock, though, it turns out protagonist Eve will have a bit of a staring competition if the player in question gets a little too thirsty and starts ogling the character with the camera.
Apr. 30, 2024
20 years after Spider-Man 2, Alfred Molina reflects on playing Doc Ock: "That part completely changed my life"
“It’s not the kind of movie that I imagined myself to be qualified for” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 20 years after the release of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2, Doc Ock star Alfred Molina has reflected on how the role changed his life. “Apart from the fact that it’s great fun to play, playing that part, in all honesty, completely changed my life.
Apr. 30, 2024
50 years later, the home of Judge Dredd is bringing back a classic romance anthology
Romance title Roxy is the latest classic comic revived by Rebellion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 2000 AD publisher Rebellion has been going all-in on reviving classic British comics over the last few years. It was recently announced thathorror comic Misty would be returningwith a new anthology one-shot written by Gail Simone and drawn by a host of different artists.
Apr. 30, 2024
A live-action Scooby-Doo series is in the works at Netflix
Jinkies! Zoinks, and all that jazz When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mystery Inc. is getting the live-action treatment… again… as Netflix announces plans for a Scooby-Doo TV series. Greg Berlanti, who is perhaps best known for co-creating The CW’s Arrowverse, is lined up to executive produce the Warner Bros. Television project, alongside Berlanti Productions' Sarah Schechter, Jonathan Gabay, and Leigh London Redman.
Apr. 30, 2024
A new show in the works from creator of Netflix's #1 hit, and it sounds just as wild
Baby Reindeer creator has another project in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new show is in the works from the creator and star of Netflix’s hit stalker drama Baby Reindeer, and it sounds just as heart-wrenching and shocking. The news was announced in an official statement fromThe BBC, revealing that new drama Lions, written and created by Baby Reindeer’s Richard Gadd is currently being made and will be set and filmed in and around Glasgow, Scotland.
Apr. 30, 2024
Arrowhead confirms Helldivers 2 players aren't being insta-killed by ricocheting rockets - shrapnel is the culprit, and it's being patched out alongside a weapon buff
“This will, overall, be a buff” to the R-36 Eruptor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead has identified the cause of a mysterious phenomenon that’s been insta-killing players after the latest patch. For some context,a chunky Helldivers 2 balance patchrecently tweaked the way shrapnel works, namely by giving it the potential to deal damage to the firer, whereas before these rebound shots were harmless.
Apr. 30, 2024
As Avengers: Endgame turns 5, the film's composer reflects on the movie's best scene: "It's a very biblical event"
Exclusive | We speak to Alan Silvestri about “burying Captain America with a trumpet” and Endgame’s ‘Portals’ scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow it’s been five years sinceAvengers: Endgamewas first released, arguably the high point of the MCU thus far. As the film celebrates this key anniversary, people around the worldhave been reflectingon one of the best cinema experiences of their lives and what the movie means to them.
Apr. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 owner Hasbro reflects on the RPG's success: "People really, really like a great, well-executed D&D game"
Video games are part of Hasbro’s strategy going forward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost a year afterBaldur’s Gate 3’s release, Hasbro knows that “People really, really like a great, well-executed D&D game.” In an interview withGamesIndustry.biz, Dan Ayoub, Hasbro’s head of digital product development, touched on Baldur’s Gate 3’s success and revealed the company’s plans will involve video games going forward.
Apr. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 owner says it's got $1+ billion invested in game dev, and it's using one Mass Effect vet's new sci-fi RPG to help
One of Hasbro’s studios is also working on a D&D game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3owner Hasbro says it’s got more than $1 billion invested in game development, and the upcoming sci-fi RPG from former Mass Effect devs is part of that. In an interview withGamesIndustry.Biz, Hasbro’s head of digital product development, Dan Ayoub, revealed the company’s huge investment in internal game development, and its plan to make video games “an integral part of Hasbro’s strategy going into the next 100 years.
Apr. 30, 2024
Beloved romance manga Horimiya returns with a new story from the original creator and more in an all-new volume
Horimiya returns with a new story from original creator Hero in a volume looking back on the series finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For those not in the know, Horimiya, which has also been adapted into an anime, tells the story of the romance of high schoolers Kyouko Hori and Izumi Miyamura who discover they each lead secret lives their classmates aren’t aware of, bonding over their vow to keep each other’s secrets.
Apr. 30, 2024
Chris Hemsworth says he got caught up in the "wackiness" of the divisive Thor: Love and Thunder: "I didn't stick the landing"
He has mixed feelings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toVanity Fair, Hemsworth shared his take on it. “I got caught up in the improv and the wackiness, and I became a parody of myself. I didn’t stick the landing,” he told the publication. It’s not clear yet whether he’ll return for another Thor movie, even though it was teased inLove and Thunder’s post-credits scenes.
Apr. 30, 2024
Corsair HS80 Max review: "does exactly what a mid-range headset should"
The Corsair HS80 Max does exactly what a mid-range headset should. This thing nails the basics with a rich soundstage and excellent balancing, but can struggle in other areas. The microphone doesn’t hold up to the competition, and the lack of simultaneous connections is disappointing considering the price. However, with excellent battery life, Dolby Atmos surround sound, and a rock-solid build quality this is still a fantastic option. Rich, textured audio
Apr. 30, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 4 plans to "preserve the things that felt overpowered" from the PTR - as long as they don't "literally crash the game."
Lilith won’t know what hit her When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 4is keeping the powerful builds that players discovered on its recent PTR as part of an attempt to leave you feeling OP. In an interview with GamesRadar+,Diablo 4lead producer Tim Ismay said that Blizzard’s aim with Season 4 is to “try and preserve the things that felt overpowered and cool.
Apr. 30, 2024
Diablo 4's new item upgrade is good news for more than just your Season 4 characters: "Things that were just ok in previous seasons are now insanely powerful"
Older seasonal characters are set to become “gods” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 4isn’t too far away, bringing with it a substantial overhaul to the game’s item system, which, according to the game’s lead producer, will make its mark on your old characters as well as your new ones. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Tim Ismay said that “the thing that’s really exciting about Season 4 that we’ve never had is that it will be a really good time to go back and play your old characters as well.
Apr. 30, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner says a season 1 episode features a 15-years-in-the-making idea that was too expensive at the time
A new episode has “more effects” than any in the show’s history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has spoken about bringing an idea to life that would have been prohibitively expensive for the sci-fi show 15 years ago. Davies added, “Visually, it’s more effects than any other episode… screens and stuff.” The showrunner also noted that the upcoming finale – one he hasalready teased as the show’s most devastating yet– features an idea he’s kept with him for decades.
Apr. 30, 2024
Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa reveals his picks for favorite Doctors – and it’s a "toss up" between a classic and newer Doctor
Fifteen chooses some old favorites When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the launch ofDoctor Who season 1, new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa has revealed his two favorite Doctors. “My favorite Doctor [is] a toss-up between David [Tennant] and Jon Pertwee,” Gatwa said at a recent Q&A attended by sister outletSFX magazine. Jon Pertwee portrayed the Third Doctor from 1970 through to 1974’s Planet of the Spiders, where his iteration regenerated into Tom Baker’s Fourth Doctor.
Apr. 30, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree leads PLAY’s open world special
Plus: the secrets to crafting your favourite digital worlds revealed, the evolution of the genre, Monster Hunter, and loads more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Worlds worth getting lost in are the bread and butter of gaming. This month is all about celebrating that, kicking off with a look atFromSoftware’s hefty expansion for their unique take on open worlds, Elden Ring: Shadow Of The Erdtree.
Apr. 30, 2024
Endless Ocean Luminous is simultaneously too roguelike and not roguelike enough, and it only manages to capture the genre's worst problems
Opinion | Nintendo’s latest is a bit of a dive bomb When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I spent about an hour absolutely in love with Endless Ocean Luminous. This is a game exclusively about swimming around and looking at cool fish, and that concept is downright joyful for the kind of person - like me - who grew up on Animal Planet and Shark Week programming.
Apr. 30, 2024
Fallout becomes Amazon’s second biggest show ever, behind Lord of the Rings
Fallout viewing figures have been revealed by Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We knewFalloutwas big, but we didn’t knowhowbig. Thankfully, Amazon has pulled back the curtain a little on the Prime Video series’ viewing figures – and they’re eye-watering. Fallout was watched by “more than 65 million viewers” in its first 16 days according to the streamer.
Apr. 30, 2024
FC 24 Euro 2024 brings a brand new mode and fresh FUT cards
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you’d expect, there’s plenty of crossover with theFC 24 stadiums listhere. Nine of the grounds in the tournament were already in the game, and have been updated with unique ad hoardings and other details to maximize the big-match feel. There is one notable absentee: Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena, which is exclusive toKonami’s eFootball – AKA the series once known as Pro Evolution Soccer.
Apr. 30, 2024
First look released of Adam Driver in The Godfather director’s new sci-fi epic that’s been in the making for 23 years
Francis Ford Coppola calls Megalopolis “a Roman epic set in modern America” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Followingan intriguing teaser, the first proper look at Francis Ford Coppola’sMegalopolishas been released. Adam Driver and Nathalie Emmanuel star in the intriguing first image, set against the backdrop of a retro-futuristic New York City. In the upcoming movie fromThe Godfatherdirector, which is described as a sci-fi saga inspired by Roman epics, Star Wars actor Driver plays an idealistic architect named Caesar who hopes to rebuild the once great city.
Apr. 30, 2024
For its third anniversary Returnal devs Housemarque announce a new graphic novel and art book for the roguelike shooter
Return to Returnal with Fallen Asteria When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been three years to the day since the launch ofroguelike shooter Returnalon PS5. To celebrate, developers Housemarque and comics publisher Dark Horse have announced the launch of a new graphic novel that will “intertwine” with the story of the hit game. Returnal: Fallen Asteria has been created by the Housemarque Brand team with Gregory Louden (who is also a creative director at the developer) and Khalil Osaimi from Returnal’s narrative team, with art by Igor Lomov and Aaron Järvinen.
Apr. 30, 2024
Fortnite Slumberyard's dance floor: How to jam there
Jam at Slumberyard’s dance floor in Fortnite by following these instructions to play your favorite instrument When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Slumberyard’s dance floor is calling out for a performance, so you’ll need to put on a show by jamming there as well as entertaining the masses by playing your favorite instrument on the Restored Reels stage.
Apr. 30, 2024
Fortnite Summit Temple: Where to collect weapons
Collect weapons at the Summit Temple in Fortnite by heading to this location and opening chests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Summit Temple is one of the fresh additions to the island this season, tied in to the overall mythological theme that is currently running through the battle royale. If you haven’t explored the whole area then you may not have discovered this landmark previously, but you’ll need to go there for one of theFortnite questsso it’s time to add it to your radar.
Apr. 30, 2024
Hatsune Miku comes to MTG in spring Secret Lair
There’s surprisingly little blue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The contents of Secret Lair x Hatsune Miku: Sakura Superstar are: Of the six cards in the drop, half of them are worth $5 or more even in their basic printing so you expect Miku, Lost but Singing, Miku’s Spark, and Miku, the Renowned to have particularly high resale value (that’s assuming, of course, you’d be willing to part with them).
Apr. 30, 2024
Heck yeah, the Paradise Killer studio is working with a prominent horror dev on an open-world management RPG about an ex-Yakuza and his Japanese mascot recruits
Promise Mascot Agency looks absolutely unhinged and I’m all in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think the best way to not only sum up whatPromise Mascot Agencyis about and also convey just how weird it is, I’ll just share what Kaizen itself says about its second project. Fair warning, it’s a doozy, so strap in. Promise Mascot Agency is “the world’s first (and best) open world mascot management crime drama.
Apr. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch changed ricochet damage, and now players think they're getting bodied by rockets that just bounce off bots
But is this just more Automaton propaganda at work? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are getting bodied by their own shots ricocheting back at them, but there’s more going on here than meets the eye. Yesterday,a huge new Helldivers 2 balance patch dropped, adjusting a vast number of weapons like the Quasar Canon Stratagem. What might have been overlooked at the time is that ricocheting shots were quietly changed, so that rebounding shots from heavily-armored enemies would now hit the player that fired them.
Apr. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2's hot new feature is Super Commas, so you can properly see how many comrades have been slaughtered
When everything’s Super, nothing is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s latest blockbuster feature is commas, to more effectively communicate how many comrades have been killed fighting for Super Earth. Earlier today, Helldivers 2 dropped quite a weird update on Twitter. Developer Arrowhead revealed that a missing “decimal separator plug-in” for the in-game Galactic Map had recently been recovered, and so “Super Commas” are now up and running in the shooter for all to bask in the glory of.
Apr. 30, 2024
Hideo Kojima has a new "number one" movie of the year – and it was a major Oscars snub
Hideo Kojima has high praise for All of Us Strangers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais back with his mini movie reviews, and it looks likeAll of Us Strangersmight be his number-one movie of the year thus far. “I had work in the afternoon, so I saw ‘All Of Us Strangers’ first thing in the morning. Only four people appear, but it was a good movie.
Apr. 30, 2024
How to find Bones Callers in Sea of Thieves
Using a Sea of Thieves Bone Caller summons skeletons to your aid, but they’re quite hard to find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves Bone Callers are a new throwable item that you can chuck out to call three skeletons to your aid, briefly helping you battle any nearby threat. Having allies to fight alongside you that aren’t just your crew is a huge help, so keeping one or two of these handy during yourSea of Thievesvoyages will be very useful.
Apr. 30, 2024
How to get the Double Barrel Pistol in Sea of Thieves
Introduced in Season 12, the Double Barrel Pistol is high-damage weapon for SoT When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sea of Thieves Double Barrel Pistol is one of the most powerful weapons in SoT to date, a shotgun/sidearm combo that fires high-power slugs at the cost of accuracy. Introduced as part of SoT Season 12, the Double Barrel Pistol is probably one of the best weapons for fighting bosses at close range right now, though its slow fire rate and low range means that it’s pretty situational at the same time.
Apr. 30, 2024
How to get Throwing Knives in Sea of Thieves
The throwing knife introduced in SoT Season 12 is a combo melee ranged weapon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves throwing knives were added with the launch of Season 12 of SoT, a set of five knives that can be either used in combat or thrown at opponents, with the option of ammo retrieval if you miss.
Apr. 30, 2024
I encountered Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Dragonsplague Patient Zero
Opinion | Sometimes you just don’t know you’re diseased When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Dragon’s Dogma was never a game without its own source of friction. It was obtuse, challenging, and strange. Food rotted in your pack, you had to shuffle items around your inventory to prevent becoming overburdened, the game became devastatingly more dangerous at night.
Apr. 30, 2024
Jeff Bridges is heading back to The Grid for Tron 3 as Disney reveals behind-the-scenes image
Flynn Lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As of yet, there’s no reveal on exactlyhowthe character would return – after all, he seemingly got de-rezzed after merging with his digitally de-aged doppelganger Clu in the Tron sequel – but he will join the likes of Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Hasan Minhaj, Cameron Monaghan, and Gillian Anderson in the cast for the Tron threequel.
Apr. 30, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' home media release will feature a pre-VFX, mo-cap version of the movie
The sci-fi sequel releases on May 9 in the UK, and May 10 in the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apeshas big plans for the sci-fi drama sequel’s home entertainment release. In a new interview withApe Nation, the filmmaker revealed that the film’s Blu-ray will feature a copy of the entire movie without CGI, so that we can see the actors' performances in the mo-cap suits and Weta’s impressive VFX work.
Apr. 30, 2024
Madame Web is making its streaming debut on Netflix, and it's coming very soon
Madame Web sets a streaming date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’sMadame Webis heading to Netflix a lot sooner than we originally thought. The superhero movie follows Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who starts to experience clairvoyant powers that force her to revisit her past. They also unwittingly bring her into the path of three interconnected young women as she tries to save them from Ezekiel Sims, a dangerous killer.
Apr. 30, 2024
Manor Lords dev hits back at players complaining over crash reports: "99% so far are old drivers"
“And when people say ‘I updated the drivers,’ I check logs and see old drivers.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Manor Lords has responded to crash complaints, explaining that most crashes are due to old drivers. On April 29, Slavic Magic responded to a Twitter user who was poking fun at the amount of crashes happening in the recently launched city builder.
Apr. 30, 2024
Netflix’s new supernatural fantasy series with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is climbing up the streaming charts
Dead Boy Detectives is rising up Netflix’s Global Top 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Boy Detectives, a wonderfully dark and quirky spin-off series of The Sandman, is climbing the Netflix streaming charts. The supernatural fantasy premiered on April 25 and is now no. 3 on the Netflix Global Top 10, sitting right behind true crime dramas The Asunta Case and Baby Reindeer.
Apr. 30, 2024
New brutal Deadpool 3 theory suggests which version of Wolverine will appear in the movie
Get ready for evil Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One eagle-eyed Marvel fan has spotted a key moment in the newDeadpool 3trailer that suggests what version of Wolverine we will be getting in the movie. “In the trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine, it’s stated that Wolverine failed his entire world, what do you think happened?” asked the fan onReddit, “The only major case of Wolverine failing his world that comes to mind for me is in Old Man Logan, where Mysterio tricks him into massacring the X-Men in a hallucination-induced rage.
Apr. 30, 2024
PUBG studio's upcoming Sims competitor is full of realistic features like driving and getting into car accidents - but not like "what you see in Grand Theft Auto"
You can’t say InZoi isn’t realistic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The gorgeous life sim currently in development with PUBG studio Krafton has a lot of unique features, including driving and getting into car accidents. On April 30, some of theInZoidevelopment team - including game director Hyungjun Kim - got together to share a first look at the life sim’s new features.
Apr. 30, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt on The Fall Guy celebrating stunt performers: "You're not the only person that plays your role, they do too"
Exclusive: The Fall Guy stars talk about their new action movie celebrating the unsung heroes of the movie industry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guyis packed with awesome stunts, from stunt performer Logan Holladay’srecord-breaking series of car cannon rollsto starRyan Gosling being dragged across Sydney Harbor Bridgeat 30 miles an hour. In fact, the whole film is a love letter to the unsung heroes of the movie industry: stunt performers.
Apr. 30, 2024
Sea of Thieves speedrunning is in shambles due to a throwing knife glitch that kills one of the game's toughest bosses in seconds
Knives out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves just added new weapons to the game for the first time since launch; the Double Barrel Pistol and throwing knives; and a glitch affecting the latter is being exploited to utterly decimate one of the game’s hardest bosses in record time. According toSpeedrun.com, the fastest anyone’s ever beaten an Ashen Lord is 40 seconds, accomplished by YouTuber YooKay and a friend using carefully timed cannon fire to obliterate the boss.
Apr. 30, 2024
Sims competitor Life By You finally releases this summer after its early access delay
Life sim fans only have to wait a couple more months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of upcoming Sims competitor,Life By You,has confirmed it’s ready to launch on its new Early Access release date, and it’s right around the corner. According to a press release, this two-month extension gave the team the additional time needed to “put the finishing touches on the visuals for its human characters and to improve gameplay further.
Apr. 30, 2024
Square Enix canceled $140 million-worth of games earlier this year as it looks to be "more selective"
This comes after Square Enix president said it should rely less on heavy-hitters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixlooks to have canceled multiple unannounced games, accruing more than $140 million in development costs on said games. Anew memofrom Square Enix reveals that the company’s board of directors met earlier this year in March, and decided to vote on its approach to “the development of high-definition games with the intention of being more selective and focused on the allocation of development resources.
Apr. 30, 2024
Stellar Blade director says extra DLC isn't planned yet, but the developer is working on a Boss Rush mode
The Stellar Blade devs are throwing hard balls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade might well be getting a ‘boss rush’ mode in the near future. Shift Up’s action-packed game has already seen a day one update, which debuted the New Game Plus feature, as well as several more outfits to unlock for protagonist Eve. In a new interview with Korean outletNate(translated viaGoogle), Stellar Blade game director and Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim reveals that a ‘Boss Challenge’ mode is currently being planned for the game.
Apr. 30, 2024
Tekken 8 community rocked by a bot that plays only one character, presses only one button, and is rampaging up the ranked ladders
Eddy Gordon’t do this, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Tekken 8 community is getting rocked by a bot that’s obliterating opponents by repeatedly mashing one button. JimMashima (very good) is the current main character of the moment among the Tekken 8 community. The tweet below first drew attention to the bot earlier this week, as it attempts to climb the Tekken 8 ranked leaderboards by mashing one attack - left kick - over and over again until it wins or crumbles in defeat.
Apr. 30, 2024
Tekken 8 just took its first major price cut
Save $20 on the Launch Edition at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken 8 has been on the shelves for a couple of months now, but it’s always resisted discounts. The $69.99 fighting game has been hovering at MSRP for some time, but if you’ve been waiting for a decent discount on the latest installment now’s your time to pounce.
Apr. 30, 2024
The composer behind Marvel's Avengers: Endgame teases a return to the MCU
Exclusive | It looks like Alan Silvestri could be returning to the world of Marvel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you are a fan of composer Alan Silvestri’s work in the MCU, then we have great news for you, as theAvengers: Endgamecomposer has teased a return to Marvel. While in conversation with Silvestri at theSands: International Film Festivalin St Andrews, Scotland recently, we put the question to him: will he return to the MCU?
Apr. 30, 2024
The directors behind the best horror of 2023 announce their secretive next movie with Shape of Water star
A new horror from Talk to Me directors is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Talk to Medirectors Danny and Michael Philippou have set their next movie atA24. Called Bring Her Back, the upcoming horror film will featureShape of Waterstar Sally Hawkins and is due to begin production in the summer. “Yeah, Bring Her Back. It’s like the closest [to being made], and I feel so connected to it,” Michael shared.
Apr. 30, 2024
The ideal movie runtime is officially the same length as Monsters Inc. and Beetlejuice
Short and sweet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new survey has revealed the ideal movie runtime – and it’s short and sweet. According to Talker Research (viaThe Guardian), a poll carried out among 2,000 Americans revealed that 92 minutes was the preferred running time for movies, with 15% of respondents saying that films over two hours were acceptable and only 2% saying that they were happy if a movie was over two and a half hours.
Apr. 30, 2024
The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts mixes battle manga action with a story inspired by video games
Interview | Frederick L Jones and Oscar Fong discuss the second volume of their adventure series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saturday AM’s The Massively Multiplayer World of Ghosts launched last year with a first volume that blended fast and thrilling manga action with some of the tropes of video games. In the series, teenager Nilay - “Nil” - tries to unravel the mystery of his missing mother, Dia, but gets caught up in a secret society of Players who can control avatars called Ghosts.
Apr. 30, 2024
The Xbox Games Showcase is returning June 9, along with a "special deep-dive into the next installment of a beloved franchise"
Look forward to a Starfield-style “Redacted Direct” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox Games Showcase will commence on June 9 at 1pm ET / 10am PT / 6pm BST / 7pm CEST. It will be available to watch on demand at Xbox’sYouTube,Twitch, andFacebookchannels. In fact, Microsoft is yet to detail what exactly will be shown, but there’s a huge amount of potential here.
Apr. 30, 2024
This Nintendo Switch accessory is a permanent part of my setup, and it’s currently available for less
A nice stop-gap until the Switch 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before testing the Marseille mClassic, I was skeptical about the Nintendo Switch accessory. Simply put, I wasn’t convinced it could improve the console’s graphics using just HDMI, as it felt like a big ask for a relatively small dongle. Yet, here I am six months later with the device permanently wired into my setup, and I don’t think I could play the latest Ninty releases without it.
Apr. 30, 2024
Tilda Swinton and Colin Farrell to star in new drama from All Quiet on the Western Front director
Edward Berger’s The Ballad of a Small Player starts filming this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tilda Swinton and Colin Farrell are set to star in The Ballad of a Small Player, a new drama fromAll Quiet on the Western Frontdirector Edward Berger. PerDeadline, the story “follows a high-stakes gambler who decides to lay low in Macau after his past and debts catch up with him.
Apr. 30, 2024
Todd Howard says Fallout 5 and beyond will "predominantly" be set in the US
“My view is—part of the Fallout shtick is on the ‘Americana naivete’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 5and future games in the series will mostly be set in the United States, Todd Howard has confirmed. The Fallout series has historically explored alternate versions of post-apocalyptic cities in the US, and it’s long been a lingering question whether it would ever diverge from that precedent and take players to different parts of the world.
Apr. 30, 2024
We have our first look at the new Falcon in Captain America 4 – thanks to a McDonald's advert
Danny Ramirez is the MCU’s new Falcon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson has taken on the mantle of Captain America, there’s a new Falcon in the MCU – and we have our first look at him thanks to a McDonald’s advertisement, which you can see below. Top Gun: Maverick’s Danny Ramirez will play Joaquin Torres, one of Sam Wilson’s former Air Force colleagues who previously appeared in theDisney PlusseriesThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierand becomes the new Falcon in Captain America 4 (officially titled Captain America: Brave World).
Apr. 30, 2024
X-Men '97 finale trailer includes a dig at the X-Men movies
I think X-Men ‘97 just called out Wolverine’s ‘00s leather suit… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheX-Men ‘97season 1 finale trailer is here teasing the final three episodes, as well as throwing some shade at the live-action X-Men movies. In the preview for Tolerance is Extinction, we see the X-Men prepare to face new villain Bastion and his Sentinel cybernetic hybrids, as well as a cute bonding moment between Cyclops and his son Nathan Summers, AKA Cable, who has traveled back in time to save his father and the X-Men.
Apr. 30, 2024
Xbox's Starfield-style "Redacted Direct" is almost certainly for Call of Duty
It looks like Call of Duty is the “beloved franchise” Xbox is teasing for a Summer Game Fest deep dive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xboxdescribesthis Redacted Direct as “a special deep-dive into the next installment of a beloved franchise” that will air immediately after the Xbox Games Showcase on June 9. A teaser image shows a shield-style logo with three dog heads in orange, overlaying an image of the US capitol building.
Apr. 30, 2024
15-year-old kid demolishes the game of Tetris, obliterating every major world record and pouring cheese over his head to celebrate
Alex T even accurately predicted this very headline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One 15-year-old player spent just over a month absolutely demolishing the game of Tetris, conquering pretty much every meaningful world record that’s ever been set for the NES version of the game. But Alex T went well beyond just beating a world record. He didn’t just reach 10 million points in that March 11 run - he hit over 16 million, damn near doubling the previous high score.
Apr. 29, 2024
12 years later, I ruined my Fallout: New Vegas replay before I even started it
Opinion | I ruined my replay of my favorite Fallout by trashing New Vegas' early-game curve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One very specific moment holds firm in my memory of my first playthrough of Fallout: New Vegas. In the ruins of some forgotten town, I crouched behind some rubble as a group of raiders stalked towards me. With little health to rely on, barely any ammo remaining, and my heart rate rising, all I had to rely on was a rarely-used shotgun and a smattering of shells.
Apr. 29, 2024
A Game of Thrones MMO set between Seasons 4 and 5 is in development - according to The Witcher community's best-known reporter
A well-known Witcher site has the drop on the rumored project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Game of Thrones MMO set during the events of the show is reportedly in development. A new report comes fromRedanian Intelligence, a site best known for its accurate coverage of The Witcher franchise, but which has expanded to cover other fantasy series, including Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones spin-offs likeHouse of the DragonandThe Hedge Knight.
Apr. 29, 2024
A major Marvel villain has been hiding in almost every episode of X-Men ‘97 so far
Did you spot them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97has had its fair share of cameos and shocks over its run onDisneyPlus so far, but did you realize one character has been hiding this whole time? Showrunner Beau DeMayo confirmed onTwitterthat the show’s big bad has appeared in almost every episode. It turns out Bastion, who is a mutant-hating supervillain, has been pulling the strings all along.
Apr. 29, 2024
Amazon’s having a massive gaming sale right now - here are the 7 deals I would actually buy
Amazon’s latest gaming sale really is serving up some fantastic discounts right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another week, another Amazon sale - but this time around it’s us gamers being treated to some low prices. I generally don’t put too much into these random events, they often produce sub-par discounts on the same mid-level gadgets every time.
Apr. 29, 2024
An animator on one of the world’s most popular anime series shuts down rumors of a new season – after he inadvertently started them
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Steel Ball Run isn’t happening (not yet, anyway) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No, a new season of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure isn’t in the works – not yet, anyway. Rumors intensified over the past few days after animator Tokuda Yumenosuke – chief animation director on the previous Stone Ocean season – retweeted a picture of a woman riding a horse and replied, “Please wait for further news, JoJo fans.
Apr. 29, 2024
An incredible roguelike and fighting game pushed one of the biggest companies in vtubing to make its own game publisher, and now hololive's buried in over 50 ideas
Interview | hololive’s gaming arm holo Indie hopes to put out around 10 games a year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Confused historians will draw a line starting withone outspokenly horny animator making an unbelievably good roguelikeand ending with one of the biggest companies in vtubingforming a gaming publisher. That’s not the whole story, but the HoloCure to holo Indie pipeline is a critical part of hololive’slatestunexpectedintersectionwith games, and the resulting domino effect has been amazing to witness.
Apr. 29, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players pick the new Airburst Rocket Launcher from the latest Major Order, Super Earth sends potatoes to remember the lost
Hope it was worth the sacrifice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players chose the new Rocket Launcher over Anti-Tank Mines by liberating one planet over another, and Super Earth’s government is remembering the fallen with “condolence cards and potato baskets.” Last week, the latestHelldivers 2 Major Orderput a new twist on the regular missions. This time, players weretasked with liberating either Penta or Chooheto unlock either an Airburst Rocket Launcher or Anti-Tank Mines.
Apr. 29, 2024
Fortnite co-creator says the game's $26 billion+ success is "humbling" - especially since people "said we were crazy" at the start
“We were just making stuff up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite co-creator says the game’s multi-billion dollar success story, is a “staggering,” “humbling” achievement - not least since critics “said we were crazy” at the start of the battle royale project. In an interview with GamesRadar+ recently at theSands: International Film Festivalin St Andrews, Scotland, formerEpic GamesCCO Donald Mustard said that his time with the game is “such a humbling experience the more I reflect on it - and even the whole time, it was an amazingly humbling experience to see that something that I’ve been able to work on with, not just with a bunch of people, a lot of the core team who made Fortnite were people I had been working with for years even decades.
Apr. 29, 2024
Who is Bastion? The comic history of the secret villain who has been hiding in X-Men '97 all along
Who - and what - is Bastion, the secret villain that’s been lurking in the background of nearly every episode X-Men ‘97? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterX-Men ‘97 episode 7’s big reveal of Bastion as the main villain of the revived animated streaming series, we’re left with more questions than answers about exactly how the mysterious master of Operation: Zero Tolerance (OZT) and his Prime Sentinels will attack the X-Men in the final few episodes of the season.
Apr. 29, 2024
Here's what you need to watch ahead of the X-Men '97 finale according to the showrunner
Get the popcorn ready, we’re having an X-Men marathon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheX-Men ‘97season finale is fast approaching, but before the highly anticipated episode lands, there are a few things that showrunner Beau DeMayo recommends watching in preparation. DeMayo, the writer and creator of the newest X-Men show, took toTwitterto let fans know exactly what homework they need to do before the first season comes to an end in May: “Finale prep recommended episodes: One Man’s Worth Pt 1 and 2, Sanctuary Pt 1 and 2, Descent, The Final Decision.
Apr. 29, 2024
Hideo Kojima has one big regret with Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and it's all about a song he couldn't secure the rights to
That’s why we ended up with ‘Sing’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas one big regret surrounding Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and it’s all to do with one song.Be warned: story spoilers for Peace Walker follow! Near the conclusion of the PSP game, The Boss takes control of the Peace Walker AI weapon, and has it effectively commit suicide by drowning itself.
Apr. 29, 2024
Hideo Kojima has reviewed the "very touching" Godzilla x Kong, and it seems he was a big fan
“It reminded me of the “speech bubbles” between Godzilla and Anguirus in Godzilla vs. Gigan” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas shared his thoughts onGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire, and it seems he was a big fan. Taking toTwitterrecently, the legendary video game developer posted another of his famous movie reviews – and you’ve been a follower of his critiques, you’ll know that the fact he wrote so much about Adam Wingard’s monster movie is a good sign.
Apr. 29, 2024
How to deactivate the Terminid Control System in Helldivers 2
The Terminid Control System now needs deactivating in Helldivers 2 because the bugs are becoming resistant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Players now need to deactivate the Terminid Control System in Helldivers 2 in a new mission as part of the latest Major Order, offering 50 Medals. TheHelldivers 2 Terminid Control Systemwas first activated on the four Barrier Planets in the Umlaut Sector several weeks ago, killing the bugs with Termicide.
Apr. 29, 2024
How to get the Stellar Blade Double Jump ability
The Double Jump in Stellar Blade is locked to story progression, not skill points When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Double Jump ability is something you can see on the skill tree for a while after the game begins, but no amount of skill points will allow you to unlock it - which isn’t good, because there’s times in both combat and exploration where the ability to leap higher would benefit both Eve and the player.
Apr. 29, 2024
Huge Helldivers 2 balance patch nerfs some of the shooter's most popular weapons, including the Quasar Canon
And no one’s particularly happy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestHelldivers 2patch is wall to wall nerfs, and no one’s particularly happy with the weapon changes. The latest balance patch for Helldivers 2 went live today, April 29, and it’s one beefy update. There area lotof weapon nerfs in the new patch, including the mega-popular Quasar Canon, Exploding Crossbow, Laser Canon, Eruptor, Sickle, Dominator, and the Guard Dog, in addition to other tweaks, adjustments, and bug fixes.
Apr. 29, 2024
I still use a CRT for retro games, but this discounted OLED monitor might change that
Who said you can’t teach a new screen old tricks? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a bit of a snob when it comes to retro gaming monitors, and I’m not satisfied unless I’m using a big old CRT. At least, that was the case until I temporarily hooked up an OLED display to my retro console setup, resulting in visuals that rival old displays designed for the job.
Apr. 29, 2024
Into the Serenity-verse! A new Firefly one-shot takes the Browncoats into an alternate universe
What would have happened if the other side won the war? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Firefly: ‘Verses #1 is a one-shot that is said to offer a “bold new vision” of the series. Written byformer Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers writer Ryan Parrottand drawn by Lalit Kumar Sharma, ‘Verses takes place in an alternative universe where the Browncoats won the civil war that fractured humanity.
Apr. 29, 2024
James Gunn clears up a "confusing" Superman conspiracy theory about Henry Cavill’s DCU re-casting
There is no conspiracy, says Gunn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Suicide Squadactor Nathan Fillion got some details mixed up in a recent interview and it led to a very weird conspiracy. Luckily,James Gunnhas now taken to Threads to firmly debunk a theory that he lied to fans about Henry Cavill’s return as Superman in the DCU. Confused?
Apr. 29, 2024
Kraven the Hunter delayed further as Sony shifts release date calendar again
Karate Kid has also been pushed back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kraven the Hunter has hit yet another delay in its journey to the big screen – the movie has been pushed back another four months, meaning it’s set to be released almost two years after its original release date. Aaron Taylor-Johnson will star as Sergei Kravinoff, AKA Kraven, alongside a supporting cast that includes Ariana DeBose, Christopher Abbott, and Russell Crowe.
Apr. 29, 2024
Life is Strange developer's upcoming game Lost Records: Bloom and Rage is split into two parts, partly because of Game of Thrones
Just like Life is Strange, Lost Records will release episodically When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Life is Strange says its next game will be released in two parts, partly because its director misses the Game of Thrones-style release schedule. Similar to Dontnod’s previous games: Life is Strange, Life is Strange 2, and Tell Me Why, the studio’s upcoming game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage will be released in multiple parts.
Apr. 29, 2024
Life is Strange devs talk Lost Records: Bloom and Rage's protagonist, story, and choices: "looking at the world is a big part of the interactivity in our game"
Interview | Exploring Lost Records: Bloom and Rage with creative director Michel Koch and executive producer Luc Baghadoust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Velvet Cove sets the scene for Lost Records: Bloom and Rage, the new narrative adventure from the creators of Life is Strange. My first proper glimpse of the fictional Michigan town comes into focus through the lens of a ’90s camcorder, with the grainy, lo-fi footage of Don’t Nod’slatest trailershowing off a series of snapshot moments.
Apr. 29, 2024
Manor Lords dev says the city builder's future patches will tackle storage issues, archer damage, and AI running rampant over every territory it can grab
Don’t worry, current saves “should work fine for this one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Manor Lords patch is in the works, and its developer has shared a few highlights for players to look forward to. Manor Lords tipsManor Lords approvalManor Lords militia Manor Lords may have only launched a few days ago but it’s alreadybroken a Steam city-builder and strategy game recordby selling 1 million copies just one day after release - beating other beloved games in the genre like Civilization 6 and Cities: Skylines.
Apr. 29, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this May
Riveting drama Eric, Bridgerton season 3 part 1, sugary sweet comedy Unfrosted, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. May is finally here, and with it brings a whole new batch of first-class film and television from the internet’s biggest streamer ready for you to start binging. The flowers may be blooming and the weather is getting a little warmer, but those April showers sadly haven’t stopped yet.
Apr. 29, 2024
Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt on what her new action movie with Barbie star Ryan Gosling has in common with Barbenheimer
Exclusive: Emily Blunt tells us what The Fall Guy has in common with Barbenheimer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year, the world was swept up in the neon pink fever dream that was Barbenheimer – AKA, the unlikely double bill spurred byBarbieandOppenheimersharing a release date. Thisyear, Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt and Barbie star Ryan Gosling have joined forces for new action-comedyThe Fall Guy– coincidentally filmed before Barbenheimer became a phenomenon – and, when we meet the duo in London to talk about the new film, Blunt shares what she thinks The Fall Guy and Barbenheimer have in common.
Apr. 29, 2024
Pixar animator reveals how one last-minute change to Finding Nemo stopped the studio making its "first bad movie"
Finding Nemo’s heartbreaking opener was a last-minute addition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Originally you found out [about Nemo’s mother’s death] through flashbacks. We all went to the last screening before it was going to be finished, and we all walked out the theater and no one was saying anything,” Pixar animator Jason Deamer toldUNILAD. “[We thought] ‘Did we just just make our first bad movie?
Apr. 29, 2024
Returnal developer is teasing something mysterious for the PS5 roguelike shooter's third anniversary
Could this be the prelude to a new update? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Returnaldeveloper Housemarque has offered up two teasing messages for an announcement tomorrow. In the first tweet, today on April 29, Housemarque simply teases that something is coming “tomorrow” on April 30. There’s zero indication as to what this might be, but considering Returnal protagonist Selene is featured prominently in the image, we can only assume it’s related to the third-person shooter.
Apr. 29, 2024
Solo dev behind roguelike hit Balatro expected to sell "maybe 10 copies" and go back to their IT job - but they went on to sell one million copies instead
“So grateful I get to do what I love as a career now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recent tweet, developer Localthunk said that “one year ago I was preparing to publish my weird little game on Steam and look for an IT job again.” That ‘weird little game’ was Balatro, and next month will mark a year since Localthunk published its Steam page.
Apr. 29, 2024
Some of the best anime in recent years will be streaming for free - for a limited time only
Ani-May is approaching When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s (about to be) Ani-May, and Crunchyroll is celebrating by making some of the best anime shows available to stream for free. For the month of May only, 20 shows will be available to watch for free with ads including Chainsaw Man,Haikyu!!, Solo Leveling, Dr. Stone, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Rent-a-Girlfriend, and Vinland Saga.
Apr. 29, 2024
Stellar Blade Recruit Passcode Specialists mission walkthrough and all code locations
Where to find the code to unlock the container for the Passcode Specialists in Stellar Blade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Recruit Passcode Specialists request is a mission picked up from the Bulletin Board in Xion, which leads you to a locked freight container in the Wasteland that requires a passcode to open. Like theStellar Blade red code chestyou encounter early on, the game won’t let you attempt to enter the code until Eve canonically knows it (and to stop you just bypassing the quest by reading walkthroughs like this one).
Apr. 29, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 spoilers are so big, star Maya Hawke won't even tell her dad Ethan Hawke any
“Not even to dear old dad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5is currently filming in Georgia and as expected, Netflix is doing the utmost to keep set secrets just that. The sci-fi horror show’s cast is going to great lengths to ensure spoilers don’t leak, too – with some not even telling their family members what they’re getting up to in Hawkins, Indiana…
Apr. 29, 2024
Take Knuckles for a spin - the first episode is now free to watch on YouTube
All six episodes are streaming now on Paramount Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first episode ofKnuckles, the Sonic the Hedgehog spin-off starring Idris Elba as the titular echidna, is now streaming for free onYouTube. The series, created by John Whittington (The Lego Batman Movie), follows Knuckles as he becomes the protégé of deputy sheriff Wade Whipple, who trains him in the ways of the Echidna warrior to prepare for a bowling tournament in Reno, Nevada – where his estranged father will be competing.
Apr. 29, 2024
The Last of Us’ Dina actor can’t wait for you to see her chemistry with Bella Ramsey in season 2
“From the first day, it was there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2newcomer Isabela Merced – who is set to play Ellie’s love interest Dina in the HBO series – has revealed what she’s most looking forward to fans seeing. “I’m so excited for people to see my chemistry with Bella,” Merced toldCollider. “Bella and I have so much chemistry.
Apr. 29, 2024
The Lion King prequel Mufasa gets a hair-raising first trailer that's all about destiny
The first trailer for Mufasa is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King is here, and it’s seriously epic. In the clip, which you can watch above, we’re introduced to a young Mufasa – who doesn’t come from royalty himself. Rafiki narrates as we see Mufasa dodging crocodiles, running through what looks to be a stampede (uh oh), and looking to the stars.
Apr. 29, 2024
The Social Network screenwriter is working on a new "adjacent" screenplay about Facebook and January 6
“I blame Facebook for January 6” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Social Networkscreenwriter Aaron Sorkin is working on a new screenplay about Facebook – and why it’s to blame for the January 6 attack on the US Capitol. “I’ll be writing about this,” Sorkin toldThe Town podcast(viaThe Hollywood Reporter). “I blame Facebook for January 6,” adding that “you’re going to need to buy a movie ticket” to find out why.
Apr. 29, 2024
The Stellar Blade Secret Request explained
The Secret Request in Stellar Blade is a bulletin board mission that’s automatically refused When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Secret Request being refused is something that’s understandably ended up confusing a lot of players, who might be wondering if they did something wrong and if there’s a way to accept the Request instead. Don’t worry, you haven’t screwed anything up - the Secret Request in Stellar Blade cannot be accepted, and is automatically refused the moment you select it.
Apr. 29, 2024
This in-progress Stardew Valley mod brings everyone's favorite Baldur's Gate 3 characters to the farming sim, but only one of them is dateable
Baldur’s Village is hoping to release around the RPG’s first anniversary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group ofBaldur’s Gate 3fans is working on a mod that brings the Larian Studios' RPG toStardew Valley- with datable Astarion, a new map, and more. The upcoming mod’s creator, Xun, announced ‘Baldur’s Village’ on Twitter over the past weekend and revealed what the development team has planned.
Apr. 29, 2024
Wild Dragon's Dogma 2 mod overhauls lighting and shadows by unlocking a path tracing mode that Capcom never finished
Your frame rate won’t thank you, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDragon’s Dogma 2mod has enabled path tracing inCapcom’s huge action-RPG, and it looks really impressive. Capcom’s new game is apparently hiding an unfinished path trace rendered within it, and one modder has managed to turn it on and get it working. You’d never know Dragon’s Dogma 2 had the unfinished feature if this modder hadn’t dug it up in the game’s files and tinkered around with the entire path tracing mode to get it up and running.
Apr. 29, 2024
Todd Howard says Starfield's Shattered Space DLC launches this fall, and a "big update that's coming really soon" has city maps and shipbuilding improvements
The update “should be” properly revealed this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield: Shattered Space, the big story expansion for Bethesda’s space RPG, is launching this fall, and Bethesda boss Todd Howard says there’s another “big update” coming much sooner with a host of requested features. On top of Shattered Space, Howard says “we have a big update that’s coming really soon forStarfield.
Apr. 29, 2024
Tron 3 will push forward what’s possible with visual effects, says Star Wars actor
Cameron Monaghan stars in Tron: Ares When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tron: Ares star Cameron Monaghan has shared an exciting update on the threequel, teasing its groundbreaking visual effects. “I think this one, in a very similar way, is going to really push forward what can be done, from a visual perspective,” he toldColliderat Calgary Expo. “I would sometimes even come in on days I wasn’t working, because that set was really amazing.
Apr. 29, 2024
Upcoming horror movie from the killer’s POV with an already perfect Rotten Tomatoes score gets a new chilling teaser trailer
He’s like Jason Voorhees, only so much worse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly anticipated upcoming slasher In a Violent Nature has released yet another teaser trailer – and this one is the most terrifying yet. The new 30-second-long teaser opens with the killer, who is actually a resurrected corpse, traipsing around the woods carrying an axe looking for more victims.
Apr. 29, 2024
Walton Goggins shares a wild behind the scenes detail about Fallout’s real world filming location
Fallout’s Ghoul actor finds some literal diamonds in the rough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Walton Goggins, who plays The Ghoul on theFallout TV show, has revealed a wild and unnoticeable detail about filming on location for the Prime Video series. Some of Fallout’s sand-swept scenes were filmed in Namibia on the so-called Skeleton Coast – including places that have never before been depicted on camera.
Apr. 29, 2024
WD's Xbox expansion card is better than Seagate's - and it's now back to its lowest-ever price
The WD Black C50 is your best bet for expanding your console’s storage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox Series S is a great console, but if you bought a Game Pass machine to keep costs down you’ll quickly find yourself running out of storage space. The same goes for the Xbox Series X, as evenMicrosoft’s flagship machine can only hold a fraction of the gargantuan Game Pass library.
Apr. 29, 2024
We may live long enough to see The Elder Scrolls 6 and Fallout 5 after all - Todd Howard says Bethesda is "finding ways to increase our output"
“We don’t want to wait that long either” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard says Bethesda is working on getting games into players' hands more quickly. Waiting forupcoming Bethesda games, particularlyThe Elder Scrolls 6andFallout 5, often puts me face to face with my own mortality. Although I’m only in my early 30s, anything can happen at any time and there’s no denying the reality that Bethesda games take a long gosh dang time to make.
Apr. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 players built an anti-bug defense system over a month ago, and thanks to a new Major Order now they have to destroy it
The Terminid Control System isn’t working as intended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a twist no one could’ve seen coming,Helldivers 2players are now being charged with destroying the very Terminid Control System that they helped launch barely seven weeks ago. Mid-March, aHelldivers 2 Major Ordersaw players tasked withactivating the Terminid Control System, in a move that theoretically should’ve sealed the Terminids away for good.
Apr. 29, 2024
Todd Howard says Baldur's Gate 3 wasn't some "overnight success" for Larian: "Have you played their previous games?"
Larian didn’t spring up out of nowhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3launched last year to widespread acclaim, and you can count Mr.Skyrim,Starfield, andThe Elder Scrolls 6himself to its many admirers. Asked about Baldur’s Gate 3’s success during an interview forKinda Funny, Todd Howard says the folks at Larian “deserve it. Great studio. “They’ve done great work for a long time.
Apr. 28, 2024
Escape From Tarkov dev apologizes for paywalling PvE behind a $250 edition - will now open access to the mode in waves "for free"
To all Edge of Darkness owners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Escape From Tarkov, the hugely popular extraction shooter that’s been bubbling in beta for almost a decade, has been through a bumpy week after the developers announced plans topaywall an upcoming PvE mode behind the premium $250 Unheard Edition. The team has now u-turned on the decision once again.
Apr. 28, 2024
Fallout vault mapper faces their biggest challenge yet with the map for the canceled game that would have been Fallout 3
Find a vault near you, soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using their geography education, some in-game maps, and a screenshot from the recent live-action series, one Fallout superfan has been piecing together the approximate location of every single known vault and placing them onto a map of the USA. And now, a canceled version of Fallout 3 has filled in even more information.
Apr. 28, 2024
Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom builder masterfully recreates the tank from 1996's Metal Slug to devastate Hyrule
The arcade classic bulldozes into Hyrule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Close to a year since its proper release,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom’s vehicle construction tools are still inspiring unbelievable creations, most recently with a recreation of Metal Slug’s iconic tank. Metal Slug is the 1990s series that began life as a run ‘n’ gunning arcade machine, before dabbling in the tower defense and third-person shooter genres.
Apr. 28, 2024
Manor Lords archers are a little "ineffective" now because they were totally overpowered before: "This will surely take a while to get right"
The wrinkles that come with early access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, the medieval city-building strategy hybrid, is blowing up in early access right now, but its developer has said that archer balancing will “take a while to get right” something likely to affect howManor Lords militiaworks. Manor Lords' early access launched to wide acclaim and massive successearlier this week, on April 26, where it passed records long held by Cities: Skylines and Civilization 6, selling over one million copies in just a single day.
Apr. 27, 2024
Borderlands release date, review, cast, trailer, and everything else you need to know about the new movie
Here’s the Borderlands release date, cast, and everything else you need to know about the new video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Borderlands movie is now out! The live-action adaptation of the beloved video game franchise (featuring some ofbest shooter gamesever made) has been a long time coming. Nine years after it was first announced, we can finally see it.
Apr. 27, 2024
Escape From Tarkov devs reverse course on $250 PvE mode, promise it'll be free for all when the game exits beta - but its early access is still paywalled
Battlestate Games also triples down on its definition of DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Escape From Tarkov developers have announced that the upcoming PvE mode, previously paywalled behind a premium $250 edition of the shooter, will be available to all players when the game exits its nearly eight-year-long beta period. Iconic extraction shooterEscape From Tarkov has been engulfed in controversythis week after announcing the jaw-dropping $250 Unheard Edition that bundles in a unique weapon, an enhanced stash, other ‘pay to win’ extras, and an exclusive PvE mode that wouldn’t be available separately.
Apr. 27, 2024
Manor Lords breaks a Steam city-builder and strategy game record, beating Civilization 6 and Cities: Skylines as it sells 1 million copies just one day after release
The indie hit is off to a flying start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. City-builder sensation Manor Lords has broken genre records on Steam, selling more than one million copies a little over a day after launch. Released yesterday, Manor Lords resided at the top of Steam’s wishlist charts for several weeks ahead of launch, amassing three million prospective players.
Apr. 27, 2024
Manor Lords came about partly because of a classic 1994 medieval strategy game and "raising sheep"
Lots of sheep, seriously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s newest smash success is a medieval city builder called Manor Lords, a game primarily stemming from the talents of a single developer, but it was only able to attract a publishing partner thanks to a shared love of a 1994 classic. Tim Bender, CEO of strategy-focused publisher Hooded Horse, toldGamesradar+ in an interviewthat he and solo developer Greg Styczeń appreciated “the same things, the potential of the game, how it was going to play.
Apr. 27, 2024
Skyrim VR player who spent $15k on the "most immersive" setup adds a second haptic suit to simulate real pain
“It’s very painful” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The SkyrimVR streamer who previouslyspent $15,000 on the “most immersive” virtual reality setuppossible has once again upgraded their rig with a second haptic suit that converts in-game damage into real-life pain. SkyrimVR and FalloutVR streamer GingasVR already built perhaps the most impressive virtual reality rig I’ve ever seen. Mods were used to improve item physics and have the streamer’s body movements turn into in-game actions, thanks to three Vive trackers.
Apr. 27, 2024
The Division director is coming for Escape from Tarkov with his new extraction shooter: "There's still an opportunity to be the best in this genre"
Martin Hultberg doesn’t think the PvPvE genre has reached mass market appeal yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Hultberg - once the director behindUbisoft’s looting, shooting The Division - now has his eyes on the fledgling get-in-and-go extraction shooter genre, which he reckons can still reach the “mass market.” After leaving Ubisoft, Martin Hultberg began work on a brand-new project, the recently-revealed Exoborne, which is basically a shooter set within a mid-apocalyptic disaster movie.
Apr. 26, 2024
Xbox sales are down 30%, but Microsoft's CEO is still boasting "we had 7 games among the top 25 on the PlayStation Store"
Xbox games are performing well on PlayStation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft’s CEO says Xbox games are dominating the PlayStation store charts “more than any other publisher,” but console sales are down 30%. Rubbing just a little salt into Sony’s wounds, Nadella adds: “In fact, earlier this month we had 7 games among the top 25 on the PlayStation Store, more than any other publisher.
Apr. 26, 2024
A classic '80s Transformers character makes their Energon Universe debut in Void Rivals #9
A certain triple changing Autobot has arrived… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Kirkman and Lorenzo De Felici’s Void Rivals made quite the splash when it launched last year. What seemed, at first glance, to be a brand new sci-fi adventure comic quickly revealed itself to be, in fact,a crossover with Transformersand the first blast in the new shared Energon Universe.
Apr. 26, 2024
A sneak peak at DC Pride 2024 teases new adventures for Harley Quinn, Superman Jon Kent, Poison Ivy, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although story details still remain a little scant, the publisher has released an image for each of the stories in the special, including a teaser of the forthcoming original graphic novel, The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley, which is previewed in the Pride special. Here’s what the issue has in store… “Hello, Spaceboy”
Apr. 26, 2024
After 10,000+ hours grinding, MapleStory's first level 300 player slams the brakes at 299.99 to rant about the MMO and then quit, all on a dev-promoted stream
He’s now playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time on stream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some 20,000 viewers piled into the chat of Twitch streamer and famous MMO grinderniru(tniruonYouTube) yesterday, April 25, to witness a historic moment: the first level 300 character in the 19-year history of MapleStory. Instead, they saw a very different yet still historic moment as the fatigued player slammed the brakes at level 299, exactly 99.
Apr. 26, 2024
After 2 years of early access success, '90s-inspired strategy game shoots past 500,000 wishlists with a fourth campaign and 1.0 release date announcement
Songs of Conquest exits early access with a ton of hype behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Songs of Conquest, the forthcoming turn-based strategy sim inspired by 1990s classics, is now exiting early access on May 20 and that announcement has almost catapulted the game past 500,000 wishlists. “The message about our upcoming 1.0 release seems to have been noticed,” the game’s social media accountannounced.
Apr. 26, 2024
Alien: Romulus reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know about the new movie
Here’s the complete guide to everything you need to know about Alien: Romulus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulus is finally here. That’s right, Xenomorphs have officially invaded cinemas around the globe! But you may be wondering what this means for the Alien timeline or the changes you’ll have to make when rewatching all theAlien movies in orderagain.
Apr. 26, 2024
As Fallout TV show hype continues but Fallout 4's new-gen upgrade falters, the DLC-sized Fallout Miami mod takes the post apocalypse to the beach with a new trailer
Feast your eyes on post-nuclear Miami When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout hype is truly inescapable at this point, with the TV show driving popularity and Fallout 4 even getting its long-awaited next-gen update (even ifthe latter has been considered rather disappointingby many). One way or another, everyone is trying to live their best post-nuclear apocalypse life right now, and this enormous mod for Fallout 4 looks like it’ll enable us to do just that.
Apr. 26, 2024
As hit city-builder Manor Lords conquers Steam's top-sellers list, roguelike sensation Hades 2 jumps back up to the top of the wishlist chart
Manor Lords isn’t the only highly-anticipated game to release this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that Manor Lords has released, and topped Steam’s global top-sellers chart,Hades 2has returned to its rightful place at the top of most wishlisted. It’s been a busy week for fans of city-builders, action RPGs, adorable indies, and Soulslikes as we’ve had several high-profile releases this week.
Apr. 26, 2024
Avengers directors explain why they want to "build their own Star Wars" as they provide promising updates on Extraction 3 and The Gray Man 2
Exclusive | The Russo Brothers look ahead to their future and what they hope to achieve with original storytelling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One swift glance at the ‘upcoming projects’ sections of the Russo Brothers' respective IMDb pages is enough to overwhelm.. Since they exited the MCU rather triumphantly withAvengers: Endgame, the filmmaking duo have certainly been keeping busy, making the likes of Tom Holland dramaCherry, spy thriller seriesCitadel, and upcoming graphic novel adaptationThe Electric State.
Apr. 26, 2024
Avengers: Endgame directors say they don't believe in superhero fatigue and that the MCU's current problems are part of a "generational divide"
Exclusive | The Russo Brothers reflect on the current state of the MCU, the idea of superhero fatigue, and AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Recently theMCUhas been experiencing a wobble, with their most recent movieThe Marvelsending its box office run as thefranchise’s lowest-grossing film in history, whilst last year’s TV showSecret Invasionwas panned by critics and audiences alike,earning low Rotten Tomatoes scores in both categories.
Apr. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing lead explains Larian's player-first approach to marketing the RPG: "The industry's best agencies ... came up with nothing good"
“It has never been easier to potentially reach your audience directly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After claiming “marketing is dead,“Baldur’s Gate 3’s publishing director has offered an explanation, outlining his philosophy that focusing directly on players is the key to potential success. Yesterday, Larian Studios' publishing director, Michael Douse,declared “marketing’s dead"during a roundtable talk with other developers organized byPC Gamer.
Apr. 26, 2024
Bill Skarsgård's new bloody action film is a great video game movie - even though it isn't actually based on one
Big Screen Spotlight | Get ready player one, as new actioner Boy Kills World certainly packs a punch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We are arguably living in a golden era of video game adaptations. If you look at the past year or so,Fallouthas been a smash hit for Amazon Prime Video, and the same can be said for HBO andThe Last of Us.
Apr. 26, 2024
Bloomsbury hint at something "very special" coming soon from Watchmen writer Alan Moore - and we think we know what it is
The publisher teases a big reveal on Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He may no longer be involved in the world of comics, but to our minds Alan Moore will always be one of the most vital creative forces in all of fiction. Now his publisher Bloomsbury is hinting that “something very special” will be revealed early next week.
Apr. 26, 2024
David Tennant has been a "guiding therapist father figure" to Ncuti Gatwa as he prepares for his first season of Doctor Who
Gatwa’s first season of Doctor Who airs next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa is about to put a whole new spin on Doctor Who in his first season as the titular Time Lord, but he’s been more than happy to receive guidance from Doctors past before stepping into the TARDIS full-time. The pair appeared on screen together briefly in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary episodeThe Giggle, when Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor “bigenerated” into Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor – so, instead of Fifteen replacing Fourteen, like in a normal regeneration, both versions of the Doctor still exist.
Apr. 26, 2024
Deadpool 3 director says you don't need to watch any MCU movies before this one
Deadpool 3 won’t require homework When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You won’t need to be an Marvel expert to enjoyDeadpool & Wolverine, according to director Shawn Levy. Not only is the movie in the MCU, which is a behemoth of a franchise at this point, it’s also bringing Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine into the fold – meaning Fox’s X-Men movies are part of the equation, too.
Apr. 26, 2024
Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa teases season 3 return, saying he's "not going anywhere soon"
It looks like The Fifteenth Doctor will last more than 2 seasons… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who will soon return with Ncuti Gatwa stepping into the role of The Doctor in season 1. Before that has even hit our screens, the star has already teased more seasons down the line. In an interview withVariety, the Sex Education star gave a promising update on the future of The Fifteenth Doctor, saying he’s “not going anywhere soon,” leading us to believe that there will be a third season.
Apr. 26, 2024
Does Manor Lords have co-op or online multiplayer?
If you’re hoping for multiplayer in Manor Lords reign in thy expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Those hoping for Manor Lords co-op or multiplayer are going to be disappointed as the medieval city-builder won’t have these features anytime soon, if at all. If you were hoping to test out your middle ages construction and management skills with or against a friend, you’ll have to go elsewhere, as developer Hooded Horse has been very clear on this being a single-player game.
Apr. 26, 2024
Eric Barone quietly reveals new Stardew Valley update that's a game changer for honey farming: "Life will never 'bee' the same"
“Bee houses now work with flowers in garden pots” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyupdate 1.6.6 is officially here, and although creator Eric Barone says it’s “mostly bug fixes and translation changes,” there is a list of “balance and gameplay changes,” and among them is one that’s a pretty dang big deal for honey farming. Right at the top of the official1.
Apr. 26, 2024
Escape from Tarkov devs attempt to put out fire caused by $250 'pay to win' edition by giving everyone access to an exclusive game mode - but only for 6 months
How do you solve a pay to win fiasco? More pay to win content, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of extraction shooter Escape from Tarkov says that everyone can have access to the controversial new mode that’s locked behind a paywall - but only for six months. Escape from Tarkov is currently embroiled in a drama caused by the game’s newly-announced $250 ‘Unheard Edition’.
Apr. 26, 2024
Evil Dead’s Sam Raimi and 10 Cloverfield Lane writers team up to adapt popular horror web series
The web series is about to hit its 200th episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Mandirector Sam Rami has joined forces with10 Cloverfield Lanewriters Josh Campbell & Matt Stuecken to adapt the popular illustrated web series I’m the Grim Reaper into a TV show. As reported byDeadline, Wattpad/Webtoons has hired Campbell and Stuecken to adapt the horror series, withEvil Dead Rise’s Raimi and Umma’s Zainab Azizi on board as executive producers.
Apr. 26, 2024
Fallout 4 makes up for a disappointing next-gen update with the RPG's goofiest weapons yet: fiery baseballs, explosive piggybanks, and more
Making ghouls ragdoll has never been easier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 4’s new next-gen update has been met with a collective shoulder shrug as the long-awaited upgrade isa lot smaller than fans were hoping for, but Bethesda sort of makes up for it by adding in some of the RPG’s absolute silliest weapons yet. Over two years after the update’s reveal, Bethesda finally dropped both the upgrade and relatively shortpatch notesthat mention a “Makeshift Weapons Pack,” which includes two grenade launchers, a nail gun, a baseball launcher, a sawblade launcher, and a piggybank launcher.
Apr. 26, 2024
Fallout season 2 release date speculation, cast, news, and everything we know so far
Here’s everything you need to know about Fallout season 2 before heading back to the Wasteland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming is due to begin on Fallout season 2 very soon, which means we now have a slightly better idea of when we’ll be heading back to the Wasteland with Lucy, the Ghoul, and the suits at Vault-Tec.
Apr. 26, 2024
Fans are losing it at a disclaimer for the new Lego Animal Crossing set
Truly heartbreaking news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Lego Animal Crossing sets have been revealed, but even though they’re predictably cute as a button, something else is stealing the spotlight – an unintentionally funny disclaimer. As it turns out, two new Lego Animal Crossing sets are coming our way this August. Featuring Dodo Airlines and the town hall, they include a handful of iconic characters like Tangy the orange cat and guitar-strumming dog K.
Apr. 26, 2024
32 sci-fi movies that deserve a sequel
From space travel to time travel, these are the sci-fi movies begging to tell more stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether they’re based on comics or cartoons, or completely original ideas from writers and directors, sci-fi tentpoles tend to be the riskiest investments in the modern movie business. While hits like Star Wars, Avatar, and Avengers: Endgame are seismic hits that make billions of dollars around the world, some sci-fi movies have a harder time making any noise before it’s too late.
Apr. 26, 2024
Following in Nier Automata's footsteps, Stellar Blade will "absolutely" crossover with the gacha game built specifically to stare at butt jiggles
Eve and 2B might actually show up in the same game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade is rolling out across the world today, but launch certainly isn’t the end since its director has teased a crossover between the hack-n-slashin' action game and the studio’s previous gacha release, best known for its -checks notes -butt-jiggling physics. Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae, when asked about potential collaborations during an interview withGamerBraves, said we can “absolutely” expect a crossover with the free-to-play gacha game Goddess of Victory: Nikke, which was also developed by studio Shift Up.
Apr. 26, 2024
Following the success of Evil Dead Rise, the Sam Raimi franchise is getting *another* movie from an indie filmmaker
Francis Galluppi is set to direct the pic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yet another new Evil Dead movie is in the works – and we’re revving up our chainsaws in anticipation. The success of Lee Cronin’sEvil Dead Rise, which grossed $147 million against its $15-19 million budget, has now spawned not one, but two announced spin-off movies.Per Deadline, Francis Galluppi is set to direct and came to Sam Raimi and co.
Apr. 26, 2024
First look at Inside No. 9's final season reveals surprise Game of Thrones guest star, as BBC confirms release date
New episodes are on their way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC has finally revealed when the final season of Inside No. 9 is set to start airing and fortunately for us, it’s super soon. The ninth installment – it always had to end there, right? – will premiere on BBC Two and iPlayer onWednesday, May 8 at 10pm, according to a first look teaser unveiled by the UK-based broadcaster.
Apr. 26, 2024
Hades 2 technical test "winding down" in a few days, but don't be too sad – Supergiant says the roguelike's early access launch is "relatively soon after that"
Hades 2’s technical test will “start winding down on Monday” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It is officially too late to askhow to access the Hades 2 technical test. Developer Supergiant Gamessaysit’s planning “to start winding down the test on Monday [April 29],” but there’s unambiguously good news to go with that. The roguelike sequel’s full early access launch is planned to arrive “relatively soon after that,” meaning everyone will get a chance to play the game and technical test participants will get access to a bigger, more polished experience.
Apr. 26, 2024
Happy 5th anniversary to Avengers: Endgame and one of the best cinema experiences of all time
Fans celebrate the 5th anniversary of Avengers: Endgame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: Endgameis five years old, which means two things: 1) We’re getting old (if we’re not there already, if we’re being honest) and 2) It’s time to take a trip down memory lane on what was one of the best cinema experiences of all time.
Apr. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev shares more fan art of best girl Eagle-1, but insists that she hasn't been "physically augmented to better perform their duty"
We’ve still not seen her canon design, but artists continue to deliver with their own works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Game Studios has shared yet more fan art ofHelldivers 2’s beloved Eagle-1 pilot, while insisting that she and the other Eagle pilots haven’t been “physically augmented” in order to better deliver Managed Democracy. For context, when it comes toHelldivers 2’s ship module upgrades, poor Eagle-1 has had it rough.
Apr. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs are adjusting Automaton citizen evac missions "in the near future" because they're "$€@!£X@&! impossible on higher difficulty levels"
Defend campaigns should become more manageable soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players, rejoice. Arrowhead has confirmed that it’ll soon be making adjustments to thecitizen evacuation missionson Automaton-infested planets, because, simply put, they’re “$€@!£X@&! impossible on higher difficulty levels.” These evacuation missions areincrediblyhard on the more intense difficulty settings, but are a key part in being able to succeed indefense campaignsrequired to complete certain Major Orders, like therecent one which challenged players to defend a whopping 10 planets.
Apr. 26, 2024
Here’s how to get $139 worth of Fallout games for just $25
Play every Fallout game on PC and save 82% When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Tis the season of Fallout, and to celebrate we’re seeing the return of one of our favorite bundles on Fanatical. A massive 82% discount on every PC release makes this a must-see for anyone getting into the franchise - you’re spending less on the full collection than you would a couple of these games by themselves.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to change your pirate's appearance in Sea of Thieves
Your character’s appearance can be changed with an Pirate Appearance Potion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your pirate’s appearance in Sea of Thieves is something that can be changed - but not for free. Once you’ve chosen your character’s appearance when starting up the game, the option to change it is something that requires microtransaction payments - or an insane amount of luck when hunting within the game.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to get a Manor Lords Level 2 Burgage plot
Got the level too low Manor Lords warning? Here’s the fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upgrading to Manor Lords Level 2 Burgage plots will help you build some really useful advanced backyard extensions. However, you may run into the issue of not knowing how to get your homes to level 2 as you repeatedly see the “Burgage Plot level too low” warning.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to get food in Manor Lords and stock up for winter
Key Manor Lords food items include meat, vegetables, berries, and bread When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Growing and stockpiling Manor Lords food is obviously crucial if you want your town to survive and expand, and there are so many different ways to go about it. From hunting animals for meat and foraging for berries, to full-on agriculture with vegetable plots, chicken eggs, and flour for bread.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to get the Fallout 4 All Hallows' Eve password
The All Hallows' Eve password in Fallout 4 is found by counting items in different rooms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout 4 All Hallows' Eve password is integral to completing one of the new quests you’ll unlock, once you’ve installing the next-gen update for the game. After tracing theFallout 4 mysterious signalto Boston and investigating the New England Technocrat Society, you’ll be ambushed by a group of feral ghouls when you disturb the remains of their party.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to get the Stellar Blade Pre-Order bonuses
The Stellar Blade pre order bonuses are a red outfit, round glasses, and special earrings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade pre-order bonuses should be accessible to all players who preordered the game, unsurprisingly, but it can be a while before you’re able to claim them, and even then it’s easy to miss the spot where you do.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to revert the Fallout 4 update and downgrade
If your mods have broken, you can downgrade Fallout 4 and reverse the next gen update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking to revert the Fallout 4 update, then you’re one of the many PC players who have unfortunately discovered the long-awaited next-gen patch has disabled certain mods and made their current save unplayable. If you haven’t turned off updates for the game and are now on version v1.
Apr. 26, 2024
How to use the Helldivers 2 Grenade Launcher effectively
The Helldivers 2 Grenade Launcher is a solid weapon best used on Terminids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killing enemies with the Helldivers 2 Grenade Launcher is all about careful strategy and maximum impact, finding the right kind of situation to deploy this explosive wonderweapon. I’ll be frank: the Grenade Launcher does its best work against the Bugs, who are generally less armored and more grouped together, so if you really want to get the most out of it, you’ll take it to Terminid-controlled planets.
Apr. 26, 2024
I tried to turn this idle Stardew Valley-like into a nightmarish Palworld-style dystopia, but it fought back by bankrupting me
Now Playing | With a little bit of Palworld’s automation and a lot of Stardew Valley’s charm, Rusty’s Retirement has literally taken over my computer screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rusty starts from humble beginnings. Your growing options are limited to cheap wheat, radishes, or carrots. A shed, a pond, and a patch of dirt is all this unlikely hero has to his name.
Apr. 26, 2024
I'm really digging the charming Animal Crossing x Zelda vibes of this upcoming sandbox indie game
Littlelands is the perfect mix of Nintendo nostalgia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This charming upcoming adventure game feels like the perfect nostalgic blend of The Legend of Zelda and Animal Crossing. Littlelands, an adorable 3D sandbox game, is currently in development by solo developer Rafael Martín. Immediately upon seeing this one, it reminded me of the The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening remake due to its toy-like visuals, andAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsthanks to some elements of its gameplay.
Apr. 26, 2024
James Bond star Pierce Brosnan looks unrecognizable in behind-the-scenes photos for new boxing biopic
Brosnan stars in Giant as boxing trainer Brendan Ingle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pierce Brosnan has completely transformed in new behind-the-scenes photos for the movie Giant, an upcoming boxing biopic. The photos, which can be viewed below, see Brosnan sporting some thinning white hair, spectacles, and a tracksuit. Giant, written and directed by Rowan Athale (Outside the Wire), is a biographical pic about the life of boxer Prince Naseem Hamed, played by Amir El-Masry (Limbo).
Apr. 26, 2024
Joker: Folie a Deux trailer, release date, cast, and everything we know about the DC movie
Everything you need to know about Joker 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker: Folie à Deux is finally here, and the lengthy wait for the return of Joaquin Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck – and the introduction of Lady Gaga’s Harley “Lee” Quinzel – is over at last. We’ve got everything you need to know about Joker 2, officially titled Joker: Folie à Deux, below, with the lowdown on the trailer, what happens in the plot, and much more besides.
Apr. 26, 2024
Knuckles star Adam Pally and showrunner Toby Ascher explain how that mind-blowing Alan Wake 2-style rock opera happened
Through the fire and flames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains mild spoilers forKnuckles. From drafting in a member of The Lonely Island to getting in touch with American musical icon Michael Bolton, there were plenty of moving parts in play before the rock opera – which recounts Knuckles’ past via the medium of song – come to life.
Apr. 26, 2024
Logitech G Pro X 60 review: “what’s up fellow kids”
The Logitech G Pro X 60 is a nice enough 60% keyboard by itself, but in dropping several features becoming commonplace in today’s releases it can feel a little outdated. Its customization options are second to none, however, and there are some handy extra features baked into the design as well. Fantastic key customization Compact form factor for wider mouse sweeps Snappy and response feel Rare dedicated media controls Excellent build quality
Apr. 26, 2024
Manor Lords dev doesn't like calling the city builder "historically accurate" because "nothing truly is" and wants to find "a balance between gameplay and realism"
“I try to find a balance between gameplay and realism, and I don’t want it to become just a simulation or something” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, the hot new city builderthat just launched on Steam to stellar reviews, is inspired by real-life history, but its solo developer shies away from using the term “historically accurate” because he reckons nothing can truly be called that with any degree of certainty.
Apr. 26, 2024
My D&D date night turned out to be the cutest, most chaotic idea and you need to try it too
A party of one is its own kind of fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you have a hot date planned, you’ll likely want something for you and your sweetheart to do other than gazing longingly into each other’s eyes. Sure, you could fall back on the classics: maybe hit some rounds of mini golf, watch a rom-com, or enjoy a co-op video game.
Apr. 26, 2024
My next Metroidvania kick is an ingenious mix of Zelda-like exploration, twin-stick combat, and pitch-perfect controls – with 97% positive Steam user reviews
Minishoot' Adventures absolutely nails an odd combination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a year overflowing with great-looking Metroidvanias, Minishoot' Adventures popped out to me for the sheer oddity and novelty of its premise. It’s a top-down twin-stick shooter where you play as a small spaceship in a bright, colorful world under attack from a shadowy villain called the Unchosen.
Apr. 26, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Major Order makes players choose which planet to save, earning a Rocket Launcher or Anti-Tank Mines - but not both
Liberate Choohe or Penta for a reward (and to save some Super Earthlings, I guess) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has given players a rare choice with the newest Major Order, letting the community decide between saving two planets with different rewards attached to each. “Helldivers, it’s time to choose between liberating Choohe or Penta,” the game’s social media account announced.
Apr. 26, 2024
Nintendo finally recognizes the most hardcore retro gaming sickos with Switch's latest N64 games, which you've probably never heard of
It’s time to recognize Iggy’s Reckin' Balls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hearken to this, my fellow retro gaming sickos: Nintendo is finally catering to our very unusual tastes with the latest updates to the Nintendo Switch Online retro game library. This time, we’ve gotten a pair of N64 games that I’d wager you’ve either never heard of or entirely forgotten up until this moment.
Apr. 26, 2024
Peaky Blinders movie is ready to go and has a bigger budget: "Cillian Murphy is really up for it"
It starts shooting very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Peaky Blinders movie is in motion, and Tommy Shelby star Cillian Murphy is apparently locked in. In a new interview, creator Steven Knight confirmed that it will be a fitting conclusion to the beloved historical drama. “It’s gonna happen this September,” he toldNME. “I’m just doing the final polishes, which will continue up until the day before we start shooting.
Apr. 26, 2024
Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami stayed at Tango Gameworks 8 years longer than he wanted to out of responsibility for the studio's ongoing games
He’s now hoping to break away from the survival horror genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of the Resident Evil series and founder of Tango Gameworks, Shinji Mikami, has given more insight into why he chose to leave the studio he set up, and it turns out that he actually wanted to do it far sooner than he did.
Apr. 26, 2024
Solo developer behind Steam's hit new city-builder Manor Lords says he got his studio name from a Witcher 3 vs Mass Effect meme
“Vodka and Slavic Magic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, the medieval city-builder that’s run rampant over Steam’s wishlist charts in recent weeks, was made by a single developer who named their studio after a Witcher 3 meme. In an interview withUnreal, Manor Lords' single developer, Greg Styczeń, was asked the story behind their studio name, Slavic Magic.
Apr. 26, 2024
Stellar Blade keeps fixing things that bothered me when I reviewed it – now including "input time for basic attacks, as well as the timing of blocking and parrying"
Stellar Blade’s day-one update is a pretty big deal, it turns out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MyStellar Blade reviewdocks the normally fun and flashy action-RPG for a few janky and disruptive elements that hurt its flow state, so it’s nice to see developer Shift Up actively and aggressively smoothing some of that stuff out with pretty rapid patches.
Apr. 26, 2024
Stephen King has big praise for Netflix's current number 1 show, and fans agree
Stephen King was blown away by Baby Reindeer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror master Stephen King has shared his verdict on Netflix’s new number 1 show – and he sounds blown away by what he’s seen. Currently, Baby Reindeer occupies the Netflix top spot worldwide. The show, which has been streaming since April 11, is based on creator Richard Gadd’s real life experiences and is a black comedy.
Apr. 26, 2024
The 32 greatest action movie characters
Heroes and villains, cops and robbers, these are the men and women who blow up the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bullets, bombs, and bravery - such as the things that define heroism in action cinema. But which of them actually deserve recognition as the greatest of all time? Whether they’re heroes or villains, the characters who appear in action movies are easily some of the most iconic in popular culture.
Apr. 26, 2024
The greatest strength of this crab-tastic Soulslike is in the way it differs from Dark Souls
Indie Spotlight | Whether you’re a Soulslike fan, or you tend to avoid them, Another Crab’s Treasure is worth your time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who lives in a soda can under the sea? Kril the Hermit Crab! Well, I say ‘lives in’when actually I mean ‘wears a piece of trash to block a few attacks before it shatters.
Apr. 26, 2024
The Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly work with existing Pro Controllers, while waving goodbye to current Joy-Cons
Previous rumors claimed the console would also support older games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNintendo Switch 2- or whatever name the successor ends up with - will work with existing Nintendo Switch Pro Controllers, it’s been claimed. Spanish video game websiteVandalrecently published a report detailing some of the Nintendo Switch 2’s features, citing sources at a peripherals manufacturer.
Apr. 26, 2024
This Kickstarter-funded JRPG already had me with its Octopath Traveler vibes, but is keeping me hooked with its Pokemon-style recruit-em-all
Opinion | I went into Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes for its Octopath Traveler vibes, but ended up playing it like it’s Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing I’ve learnt about myself during my lifetime of playing video games, it’s that Iadorecollecting things. Whether it’s the trinkets that can be found lurking in The Last of Us' many cupboards, or all the coins in Mario’s path, you can bet I’m going to hoover up the lot, but the one thing that draws me in more than anything else is collecting creatures.
Apr. 26, 2024
This space RPG from Mass Effect veterans already had my attention, but thanks to this hyper-intelligent pig with a 10,000-word vocabulary, it now has my curiosity
Exodus had my attention, but now it has my curiosity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the new time-bending space RPG from former Mass Effect devs, will have a wide array of companions to meet and alien species to encounter - but it’ll also have this adorable, hyper-intelligent pig called Charlotte. In a recent Q&A,BioWareveterans James Ohlen and Chad Robertson, the co-founders of Exodus developer Archetype Entertainment, answered fan questions about the game.
Apr. 26, 2024
Two years on, a Moon Knight Easter egg that’s on screen for "literally" a second has been discovered – and it’s a tribute to both Marvel and Oscar Isaac
A years-old Marvel Easter egg has been collared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Half the fun in rewatching Marvel shows is discovering new and hidden details you didn’t catch the first time round. Case in point: two years afterMoon Knight, an almost impossible-to-decipher Easter egg has been revealed – and it’s a tribute to both Marvel and Oscar Isaac.
Apr. 26, 2024
Wait a minute, Bandai's latest anime game actually looks pretty good: a console and PC action-RPG city builder based on one of the best video gamey anime in years
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is getting the Bandai adaptation treatment, and it kind of looks hype When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I want to preface this by saying I have a certain fondness forBandai Namco’sanime video gameadaptations. Sure, the studio pumps ‘em out like Dairy Queen and chocolate soft serve on a hot Phoenix day, and yes, very few of them are objectively great games, but there’s a consistency to the way it makes serviceable interactive versions of beloved anime stories that I find comforting.
Apr. 26, 2024
GTA 3 dev says that the open-world game's "hardest technical challenge" was partially solved with careful city planning and some extra windy weather
“There was no way we could fit the whole map of GTA 3 in PS2 memory” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former GTA 3 developer says Rockstar was forced to slow the player down as they cruised through Liberty City’s most densely-populated areas in an attempt to solve the game’s “hardest technical challenge.” Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has taken to Twitter several times over the last few months to talk about the weird technical solutions that were baked into games like GTA 3 and San Andreas.
Apr. 25, 2024
10 Manor Lords tips for beginners to survive your first year
Save time and soar through settlement ranks with these Manor Lords tips and tricks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With these Manor Lords tips and tricks, aspiring medieval land barons should have an easier time surviving their first year and navigating the game’s complex systems. Combining sprawling city-builder mechanics with RTS battles, Manor Lords is dense with intricate management tools, which means getting the lay of the land and everything you can do in it can be daunting, to say the least.
Apr. 25, 2024
10 Stellar Blade tips and tricks to master the sword
Our Stellar Blade tips will help you get to grips with combat, exploration, and more besides When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade tips and tricks will make the game far easier to get into, as the combat and exploration alike have nuances and elements that aren’t immediately obvious. If you’re struggling to cut through Naytiba or just want a greater idea of how you should be playing for the best chance of success, here’s our top 10 tips and tricks for Stellar Blade, and what you need to know going through Eidos 7 and beyond.
Apr. 25, 2024
10 years after its debut, one of the best sports anime is ready for its finale in new movie trailer
Haikyu The Dumpster Battle is about to serve up greatness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can an anime about volleyball make you cry? The new trailer forHaikyu movieThe Dumpster Battle is about to test that theory. It’s been a long, long road to get here. 10 years after Hinata first spiked a ball in anger, he’s about to meet his friendly rival Kenma on the court in an official match for the first (and likely last) time as their schools Karasuno and Nekoma face off.
Apr. 25, 2024
30 years after he created Hellboy, Mike Mignola is creating a whole new folklore-inspired universe
Mike Mignola and Ben Stenbeck are teaming up to create Curious Objects, a whole new comic universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Their new universe will debut in an anthology comic published through Dark Horse, titled Bowling With Corpses and Other Strange Tales From Lands Unknown, featuring a whole slate of new stories written and drawn by Mignola, along with his longtime collaborators colorist Dave Stewart and letterer Clem Robins.
Apr. 25, 2024
35 years after his introduction, The Simpsons just killed off a character who's been there since episode 1
Larry the barfly has sipped his last beer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RIP Larry Dalrymple. The Simpsons has killed off one of its oldest characters, who’s been in the show for 35 years and made his first appearance in the show’s very first episode. Larry was a regular at Moe’s Tavern who was mostly seen propping up the bar with a pint of Duff Beer.
Apr. 25, 2024
4 years later, The Invisible Man star gives promising update on the sequel: “We are intent on continuing that story”
Elisabeth Moss says it’s still in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elisabeth Moss says a sequel toThe Invisible Manis still in the works. “We are, and by we I mean Blumhouse and my production company – Leigh [Whannell]’s doing Wolfman [right now] – we are closer than we have ever been to cracking it and I feel very good about it,” Moss told theHappy Sad Confused podcast.
Apr. 25, 2024
A key moment in the Fallout finale was reshot as it was originally going in a "different direction"
Ella Purnell says the scene wasn’t working When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showseason 1 finale features some brutal revelations for Lucy MacLean (Ella Purnell). Not only does she find out the truth about her father’s role in seemingly nefarious Vault-Tec, but she sees the destruction he’s caused her mother too. Faced with a choice about whether to stay with Maximus or go with The Ghoul to find the people responsible, she does the latter.
Apr. 25, 2024
A major reason Bill Skarsgård took on his first big action movie is because he loves MMA and UFC, says Boy Kills World director
Exclusive: Boy Kills World director Moritz Mohr says Bill Skarsgård wasn’t his first thought for the action movie, but he was so impressed with his transformation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While he may have played the Marquis inJohn Wick 4, Bill Skarsgård didn’t get to partake in much action in that hit franchise. In fact, the actor is probably better known for his horror performances, thanks to his terrifying portrayal of Pennywise inIt, as well as roles in Barbarian and Hemlock Grove.
Apr. 25, 2024
A new R-rated action movie produced by Sam Raimi lands John Wick comparisons, but the director thinks there’s an important difference
Exclusive: Boy Kills World director Moritz Mohr is honored by comparisons to John Wick, but he thinks his film is a little different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the new action thrillerBoy Kills Worldis based on an original story, that hasn’t stopped it from gaining plenty of comparisons to existing franchises. Our review calls itJohn WickmeetsThe Hunger Games, and it seems we’renot the only onesto have drawn parallels to iconic action movies.
Apr. 25, 2024
Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer set to lead new horror sequel 28 Years Later
Danny Boyle is set to direct the 28 Days Later follow-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Ralph Fiennes, and Jodie Comer are set to fight some zombies in Danny Boyle’s upcoming horror sequel 28 Years Later. A follow-up to post-apocalyptic outing 28 Weeks Later, which took place almost six months after the events of the filmmaker’s franchise opener28 Days Later, the new movie will be released globally bySony, and follow a new group of survivors as they try to navigate the fallout from an aggression-inducing virus almost three decades on from its initial outbreak.
Apr. 25, 2024
Acclaimed indie soulslike dev says the game is more Sekiro than Dark Souls, but you don't have to worry about massive parry chains
Another Crab’s Treasure is a little less punishing than FromSoft’s games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Underwater soulslike Another Crab’s Treasurelaunches to high critical praise today, but the game’s developers suggest you shouldn’t let that genre label put you off if you’re not aFromSoftwarefan. In aReddit AMAyesterday, Aggro Crab founder Nick Kaman was asked whether the game’s development team were big soulslike fans before they started work on Another Crab’s Treasure, and how that impacted game design and balance.
Apr. 25, 2024
After 700 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I'm playing Dragon's Dogma 2 with Astarion at my side
Now Playing | The pale elf has come to Vermund When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the great joys ofDragon’s Dogma 2is seeing the pawns other players have created. So far, I’ve seen characters modeled after the likes of Thor, Khal Drogo from Game of Thrones, Aslan of Narnia fame, and many more. Anytime I enter the rift, I always make a point of running around the space to see if any familiar faces pop up.
Apr. 25, 2024
After nearly 3 years in Early Access, one of the best co-op horror games I've played miraculously gets full launch amid stellar Steam reviews
Forewarned’s “largest and most ambitious” update is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forewarned, a severely underrated gem in the Phasmophobia-dominated indie co-op horror space, just got its 1.0 update after almost three years in Early Access, and the developers call it the game’s “largest and most ambitious update yet.” I’m a big fan of Forewarned’s atmosphere, unique PvP mechanic, and gameplay loop, and now with its 1.
Apr. 25, 2024
After rave reviews, developer of acclaimed soulslike reveals they drew the game's first map 8 years ago - before they were even a dev
Although it ended up being so accurate that they’ve had to hide some spoilers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Launch day has finally rolled around for the colorful indie soulslike Another Crab’s Treasure, and after receiving an array of positive reviews, one of the developers has shared the concept for the game’s map that was drawn eight years ago even before they became a dev.
Apr. 25, 2024
After shutting down its American operations, veteran Japanese studio behind beloved JRPGs launches cult action RPG in English to zero buzz and confused fans
This is Square Enix-level marketing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Level-5, the beloved Japanese studio behind games like Dark Cloud, Professor Layton, and Ni no Kuni, just released a localized version of its cult action RPG Megaton Musashi. But with the company’s American branch recently shut down, it looks like there’s nobody around to market the thing, and the surprise launch has absolutely bewildered fans.
Apr. 25, 2024
Against all odds, Helldivers 2 community notches a historic win in grueling Major Order many thought impossible – defending 10 planets amid communication breakdowns
They actually did it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Democracy is especially sweet today, folks. After days of doubt and despair, not to mention coordination and technical issues, theHelldivers 2community has cleared a Major Order challenging them to defend 10 different planets within a tight timeframe. Just yesterday,players began to wonderif the objective, which many considered impossible just days into the Major Order with only a small handful of planets checked off, might be possible after all.
Apr. 25, 2024
All Manor Lords scenarios and difficulties explained
Here’s what each of the Manor Lords scenarios entails and how your difficulty setting changes things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are three Manor Lords scenarios to choose, each enforcing their own rules and victory conditions for your new settlement. Do you want to focus on city-building and making a town filled with cheerful medieval peasants or do you want to crush and conquer other lords who dare to establish themselves nearby in RTS battles?
Apr. 25, 2024
Arrowhead gives Helldivers 2 players hope for fiddly auto-climb feature and says it's "possibly tweaking" how it works "in the near future"
“We have several options and haven’t decided on which changes will be made if any, but likely some” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios says it’s “possibly tweaking” the auto-climb mechanic that some players have been complaining about since launch. Auto-climb, or auto-vault, is a mechanic that’sseen its fair shareof controversysince Helldivers 2 launchedin February.
Apr. 25, 2024
Avengers: Endgame directors are confused by Robert Downey Jr.'s comments about returning as Iron Man: "We closed that book"
Exclusive | The Russo Brothers aren’t so sure about RDJ’s recent comments about a potential MCU return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: Endgamedirectors the Russo Brothers aren’t too convinced by Robert Downey Jr.‘srecent commentsabout potentially suiting up again as Iron Man in the MCU. Earlier this month, the actor toldEsquirethat he would be up for returning to the role stating: “Happily.
Apr. 25, 2024
Batman fights Wolverine on a stunning Jim Lee cover for the upcoming DC Versus Marvel Omnibus
Lee delivers a pair of typically detailed covers for the upcoming Omnibus editions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DCandMarvelannounced earlier this year that they would be teaming up to release two collections of rare crossover comics from some of the world’s greatest creators. Now Jim Lee hasrevealed on Instagramhis incredibly detailed direct market covers - which are only available from participating comic shops - for the two volumes.
Apr. 25, 2024
BlizzCon is canceled again, and Blizzard hasn't really explained why - but says it's coming back "in future years"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What Blizzard doesn’t detail there is exactlywhyBlizzCon was canceled. WithWorld of Warcraft: The War Withinand majorDiablo 4 DLClaunching this year, you’d think the company would have plenty to talk about, but those launches might just come before BlizzCon’s traditional November dates. Of course, withBlizzard having just canceled its big survival game and made a big executive shakeup- not to mention its part in thebroader layoffs at Microsoft- maybe now just isn’t the time.
Apr. 25, 2024
By the Gods, you can get $975 worth of Pathfinder content for $25 right now
What a find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humble’s Pathfinder Mega Bundle is exactly what you need to deep dive into the Pathfinder TTRPG system. Thanks to an unbelievable 97% saving, it’s super kind on your wallet too.Right now,for as little as $5, you can pick up an immense collection of first and second edition adventures, sourcebooks, and more from Kobold Press and Frog God Games: two prominent third-party publishers of Pathfinder content.
Apr. 25, 2024
Dead Boy Detectives review: "Delightfully dark, deeply moving, and the perfect companion to The Sandman"
A deeply moving exploration of loss, grief, sexuality, and love that will break your heart and mend it over and over again. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Minor spoilers for Dead Boy Detectives! Hollywood is at the peak of TV and film adaptations, and I’m a little burnt out.
Apr. 25, 2024
Destiny 2 is un-sunsetting every gun in the MMO with The Final Shape's massive Power changes – but Bungie says "we have no recovery mechanism" for deleted ones
Legacy gear will be brought up, and widely re-released in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all knew this was coming.Destiny 2: The Final Shapewill make sweeping changes to the MMO’s overly complicated Power system, streamlining the grind and making it easier to play with friends. The kicker is that all “legacy” items – you know, the ones that were sunset years ago – are coming back.
Apr. 25, 2024
Fallout 4's big next-gen patch isn't going over well, especially on PC: "I had very low expectations but this is MUCH less than I expected"
Fallout 4… Fallout 4 never changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two-and-a-half years after it was first announced, the big next-gen patch for Fallout 4 is finally here - and a lot smaller than fans were hoping for. The full patch notes for the update were posted toSteamalongside the update’s release today, and aside from the previously detailed new content, there were, uh, 17 bug fixes.
Apr. 25, 2024
Fallout star has made Letterboxd lists of his most famous characters' favorite movies
Ever wondered what Agent Dale Cooper’s favorite films are? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After taking TikTok by storm, Kyle MacLachlan has set his sights on movie-watching social media site Letterboxd – and he’s using it to give some new insight into some of his best-loved characters. Theactor’s profileincludes lists of 10 “picks” from four of his famous characters: Twin Peaks' Dale Cooper, Sex and the City’s Trey MacDougal, Desperate Housewives' Orson Hodge, and How I Met Your Mother’s The Captain.
Apr. 25, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director says the RPG was criticized "for playing very similarly to Fallout 3," but his true inspiration was Fallout 1
“Fallout 1 was foundational for me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas director Josh Sawyer says that his entry in the RPG series was criticized for its similarity to Bethesda’s effort, but that it was, in fact, the first game in the franchise that shaped his development style. For Sawyer, that timeframe - basically unheard of in the modern industry - meant that he simply didn’t have time to reinvent the wheel.
Apr. 25, 2024
Garry's Mod dev responds to rumors that mass Nintendo takedown is fake: "I have been assured that the takedowns have been verified by Nintendo as legit"
Facepunch Studios has investigated reports that the DMCA was fake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Garry Newman has issued another tweet confirming that the takedown request against Nintendo-themed content in the Garry’s Mod Steam workshop is legitimate. “I have been assured that the takedowns have been verified by Nintendo as legit, so this will now continue as planned,” Newman says onTwitter.
Apr. 25, 2024
Gears of War actor hints that we might learn more about the next Gears game within just a couple of months
Will this coincide with Xbox’s summer showcase? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An actor from the Gears of War games has hinted that we could get some news on Gears of War 6 as soon as June. On April 24, actor Liam McIntyre, who voiced JD Fenix in Gears of War 3 and Gears 5, shared some news about the future of the shooter series.
Apr. 25, 2024
Happy Death Day 3 is "all figured out," says star but "Blumhouse and Universal [need] to get their ducks in a row"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Happy Death Day franchise star Jessica Rothe says a third movie is in the works, but they’re just playing the waiting game for now. “Well, I can say Chris Landon has the whole thing figured out. We just need to wait for Blumhouse and Universal to get their ducks in a row,” Rothe toldScreenGeek.
Apr. 25, 2024
How long to beat Stellar Blade
How long is Stellar Blade from beginning to end? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long to beat Stellar Blade? The length of the game and the time to beat will vary significantly based on the player’s own skill, as well as how much of the game they actually want to experience. Yes, Stellar Blade is one of those experiences where there’s a serious difference between just the story and 100% completion, so if you’re wondering if it’s worth it, or just if you have time to fit it into your week, here’s how long to beat Stellar Blade, with different numbers depending on your playstyle.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to beat the Abaddon boss fight in Stellar Blade
The Abaddon Alpha Naytiba at the top of the car park is all about the careful approach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Abaddon boss is the first proper boss fight once you’re through the tutorial, a giant Alpha Naytiba perched on the parking lot who uses lightning and electrical powers to keep you on your toes.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to form a Manor Lords militia and settle things on the battlefield
You’ll need plenty of villagers to create a militia in Manor Lords When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forming a Manor Lords militia is a vital early step if you want to defend your territory, but you’ll need lots of weapons and townspeople ready to fight. The mechanic isn’t especially well explained, which can mean defending your land from bandits, or seeing off rival lords if you’re pursuing a more expansionist approach, can be a tricky aspect of this city-builder-meets-tactics game to master.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to get a gun in Stellar Blade
The Stellar Blade ranged weapon is an upgrade to the Drone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade gun and ranged weapons are upgrades that are teased for a while before you get them, to the point that players might wonder if they’ve missed something, or if there’s some way to get it all the quicker. Well… yes and no, though there’s no way around the fact that Stellar Blade starts mentioning guns and ranged attacks long before you can actually obtain them.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to get fuel in Manor Lords
Build a Woodcutter’s Lodge to get Manor Lords fuel and survive winter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gathering Manor Lords fuel lets you continue producing goods, but it’s also necessary to help your townspeople survive frigid winters. That means your woodcutters have their work cut out for them a lot of the time, needing to gather a healthy supply of firewood, which can later be converted into charcoal, for immediate use to keep your settlement running and to be stockpiled for when the temperature drops.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to get more Regional Wealth in Manor Lords for backyard extensions and more
Boosting Manor Lords Regional Wealth lets you purchase goods and services When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amassing Manor Lords Regional Wealth is crucial to the survival and expansion of your medieval town, letting you import goods and build backyard extensions to produce even more goods. However, getting to a point where you can afford these backyard extensions can be a major hurdle for any up-and-coming lord, and theManor Lords scenarioyou’re playing can make things even tougher.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to get the Hacking Tool in Stellar Blade
The Stellar Blade hacking tool is an optional upgrade for the drone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Hacking Tool used to open certain chests is spoken about a while before you can actually get it, meaning that you’ll have to return with it to previous areas later on to crack open the loot you were forced to pass on the first time around.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to increase Manor Lords Approval and get more people
There’s more to getting people in Manor Lords than just building houses as Approval is a big component When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boosting your Manor Lords Approval rating is one of the main ways you can get new people to live in your town, but there are many ways you can do this and it’s not clearly laid out.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to open the red code chest in Stellar Blade
The Stellar Blade chest in Bar 99 tells you to “enter passcode” - but won’t let you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade has a red chest labelled Tetrastar in Bar 99 on Eidos 7 at the very beginning of the game. Well, not so much a red chest, as a chest with a red keypad - because it’s apparently broken, or at least won’t let you even try to enter the passcode.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to solve the Stellar Blade laser redirection puzzle in Altess Levoire
The Altess Levoire laser puzzle in Stellar Blade is about steering lasers to overheat the generator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade laser redirection puzzle in Altess Levoire is about trying to overload the generator, but actually getting through the whole thing isn’t as simple as it sounds, especially with containers full of enemies threatening to shatter at any moment.
Apr. 25, 2024
How to solve the Stellar Blade Monorail power puzzle
The Monorail puzzle in Stellar Blade is about allocating squares of energy to activate the rail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Monorail power puzzle asks you to boot up the old transit system and “activate the rail by supplying power”. With four levels of power to split across the various elements of the system and varying levels of power required, it’s framed as filling up blocks of energy… but it’s hardly intuitive, and frankly not very well explained.
Apr. 25, 2024
I use this cheap dongle to play Nintendo Switch on my iPad - and it’s just hit a record low price
Play Switch on any screen - for just $39.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a sucker for Nintendo Switch accessories that make it easier to play on the go. After all, the hybrid device is designed to be versatile - and there’s no shortage of adapters, docks, and cables to connect the system to a big screen. Every now and then, I find myself yearning for something larger than the handheld’s own display but without a TV at my disposal - that’s when I grab the Genki ShadowCast.
Apr. 25, 2024
I wish Stellar Blade's New Game+ was added before my first playthrough, because it sounds like a whole new action RPG with 34 new outfits and a bigger skill tree
New Game+ is starting to look like the second half of the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the time of myStellar Blade review, developer Shift Up’s stylish action RPG didn’t have the New Game+ mode recently added in a surprise day-one update. It wasn’t even announced – we knew it was coming, but not so soon –and more than everI now really wish I’d had access to New Game+ for the review, because it sounds like a much bigger and better game.
Apr. 25, 2024
In a rare extreme for monetization, Escape from Tarkov dev doubles down on locking new PvE mode behind $250 edition as players chant "this cannot be tolerated"
Tarkov’s new Unheard Edition has not gone down well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Escape from Tarkov developer Battlestate Games has responded to the backlash around the new PvE mode tied to the game’s $250 Unheard Edition, and it ain’t good news. Like a blackjack player feeling lucky, Battlestate has gone for the double down. “PvE mode is a unique feature which is available only for the owners of The Unheard Edition,” the devtweeted.
Apr. 25, 2024
In just 24 hours, absurdly lucky Pokemon player casually defies 1-in-65,000 odds to find a shiny Eevee that shouldn't exist and is impossible to keep
It took just 180 resets to complete one of the most obscure shiny hunts of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Pokemon player has become the first documented person to successfully hunt down a unique shiny Eevee that should never have existed, in a method that forces them to throw their lucky find away. Shiny Pokemonare coveted as some of the rarest possible finds in the Pokemon series.
Apr. 25, 2024
Knuckles might not be the only Sonic spin-off: "We have a really good plan for the future of Sonic," says producer
Knuckles showrunner Toby Ascher hints that there are more Sonic spin-offs to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knucklesmight not be the only Sonic spin-off, as showrunner and producer Toby Ascher teases that they have further plans for the “future of Sonic.” “I think what’s great about the Sonic world is we have all these characters. They’ve come up through the games, they’ve come up through the comics, and they’re all interesting in their own right,” Ascher tells GamesRadar+ ahead of the release of Knuckles when asked about possible future spin-offs.
Apr. 25, 2024
Larian publishing director says "marketing's dead" because players don't want to be "bamboozled," and "we learned that with Baldur's Gate 3"
Michael Douse says marketing straight-up “doesn’t work” anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian publishing director Michael Douse reckons video game marketing is a thing of the past." Douse sat down withPC Gamerand other developers as part of a broad conversation about the industry at GDC, and when Warframe creative director Rebecca Ford opined, “actual players don’t want to be marketed to,” Douse launched into a lengthy response in agreement.
Apr. 25, 2024
Manor Lords release time – the countdown to Steam's most anticipated city builder is on
Here’s when Manor Lords unlocks in your time zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Manor Lords release time barely 24 hours away, the countdown to the hugely anticipated city builder is now well and truly on. The medieval strategy game features city building for grappling with economic and social simulations and large-scale tactical battles for adding even more land to your collection.
Apr. 25, 2024
Marvel and Bridgerton stars join season 3 of one of Netflix's most popular shows
Hayley Atwell, Jonathan Bailey, and Eddie Marsan have joined the cast of Heartstopper season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hayley Atwell, Eddie Marsan, and Jonathan Bailey have joined the cast of Heartstopper season 3. “Hayley Atwell joins the Nelson family as Nick’s Aunt Diane, who takes Nick on a summer holiday to Menorca and has some tough advice to impart about his relationship.
Apr. 25, 2024
Meet the Dead Boy Detectives: Inside the comic book origins of Netflix's brilliant new Sandman spin-off
As Charles and Edwin arrive on Netflix, we look back at the Dead Boy Detectives history in comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new horror fantasy show Dead Boy Detectives has finally arrived - and asyou can read in our review, we love it. A spin-off of the streamer’shit adaptation of The Sandman, it’s a winning - and more than a little bizarre - adventure series that sees ghost boys Charles Rowland and Edwin Paine teaming up to solve mysteries with the help of friendly psychic Crystal Palace.
Apr. 25, 2024
More of Wolverine's costume has seemingly been leaked, and fans are blown away by a comic book accurate detail
Marvel fans are blown away by the costume When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans can’t get over how comic book accurate Wolverine’sDeadpool 3costume is – especially after a new detail has seemingly leaked. Thanks to a new bust made as merchandise for the movie, we’ve got a fresh look at Hugh Jackman’s costume for the film, and it looks identical to Wolverine’s classic outfit.
Apr. 25, 2024
My favorite Alienware gaming PC build is $1,000 off right now, but you’ll want to move quick
A powerhouse RTX 4090 rig with a monstrous discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Calling RTX 4090 gaming PC builds an investment is an understatement, but Dell just made itsAlienwareAurora R15 rig more affordable with a $1,000 discount.Nvidia’s flagship graphics card costs over $1,600 on its lonesome, so the fact you can grab an entire rig for under $3,000 right now is pretty swish.
Apr. 25, 2024
New Roll20 Discord integration is about to up your digital D&D game
No metagaming in #general When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In another win for digital DMs and long-distance roleplayers, the team behind VTT Roll20 have just announced plans to introduce Roll20 as a Discord Activity. The integration will allow players of D&D and other TTRPGs to check out everything from live maps to compendiums right within their Discord voice or video calls.
Apr. 25, 2024
Russell Crowe is a pretend priest plagued by very real demons in the creepy first trailer for new horror movie The Exorcism
The film releases in select US theaters on June 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Exorcism is here, and it’s got all we can expect from a Russell Crowe-led scary movie. Directed by The Final Girls' writer Joshua John Miller, in his directorial debut, the film sees the Gladiator star play Anthony Miller, “a troubled actor” whose dark habits start to reappear during the production of his supernatural horror flick.
Apr. 25, 2024
Terrifier team's next horror movie unveils its first trailer, and it's predictably messed up
Candyman’s Tony Todd, Re-Animator’s Jeffrey Combs and more star in Stream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terrifier 2producer Michael Leavy andArt the Clownactor David Howard Thornton have shared the first teaser trailer for their new horror movie Stream, and in a shocking turn of events… it looks devilishly sticky and twisted. Check it out above. Bringing together genre favorites such as Re-Animator’s Jeffrey Combs, Sleepaway Camp’s Felissa Rose, and Candyman’s Tony Todd, it follows workaholic Roy (Charles Edwin Powell) and his wife Elaine Keenan (Harris), as they organize a holiday in a last ditch attempt to mend their broken family.
Apr. 25, 2024
Shōgun creator weighs in on the possibility of season 2 without the "roadmap" of another novel to adapt
“I don’t know if it’s possible” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theShōgunfinale dropping this week, talk has predictably turned to the possibility of another installment of the historical drama. The show was always billed as a limited series, but that doesn’t mean another season (or more) is totally out of the question –looking at you, Beef, The White Lotus, and Big Little Lies.
Apr. 25, 2024
Steam's most-anticipated city-builder is set to make millions, but for Manor Lords' CEO, "I don't think the money weighs that heavily"
Interview| “The thing he cares most about is the game being good” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is poised to become the next big indie hit on Steam. A medieval city-builder with a development narrative to match Stardew Valley, the weeks ahead of its release have seen it become the most-wishlisted game onValve’s platform, with more than three million prospective buyers.
Apr. 25, 2024
Stellar Blade director jokes the action RPG "is the outcome of my creative dictatorship," but "everyone pretends to listen to what I say whilst creating what they want"
In a wholesome behind-the-scenes video, the director says “Stellar Blade was made for you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The release of hotly anticipated action RPG Stellar Blade is almost upon us – ourStellar Blade reviewpraises its slick combat and gorgeous world, but is cooler on poor writing and janky controls. Ahead of its launch, we’ve been given a little more insight into the story behind its development thanks to a new installment of publisher PlayStation’s behind-the-scenes video series.
Apr. 25, 2024
Stellar Blade passcodes for opening doors and chests
Find the early Stellar Blade passcodes for doors and locked chests here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade passcodes unlock doors and chests - some optional, some not - and are introduced early on. Some use Greek Alphabet, others a numerical passcode to get them open, and some further aren’t crackable the first time you reach them. While not a comprehensive list of every passcode in the game, below we’ve listed the early passwords and inputs you’ll need to find in your adventure, as well as where they’re found.
Apr. 25, 2024
Sam Raimi explains what he would have to "figure out" if he ever made Spider-Man 4 with Tobey Maguire
The Evil Dead director lays out the narrative challenges facing Spider-Man 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 is probably one of the greatest ‘what ifs’ in comic book movie history. Now, the director has spoken about the narrative roadblocks he would need to address if he ever swung back into the director’s chair for a new Spidey movie with Tobey Maguire.
Apr. 25, 2024
The best Stellar Blade skills and abilities
The best skills in Stellar Blade vary from tree to tree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Stellar Blade skills and abilities are spread across five various skill trees, powering up combat through enhancements to your agility, charging up your skills quicker, giving you more options or simply teaching you deadly new attacks. If you’re looking at how to build up Eve and want some indication of what to aim for, we’ll explain the best abilities and skills in Stellar Blade below, as well as how you can unlock the two locked skill trees.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Last of Us TV show actor was advised to watch the games, but she played them both in a single weekend instead - and she's glad she did
Isabela Merced was completely prepared for her Dina audition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor playing Dina inThe Last of Us season 2reveals she was advised to watch cutscenes to better understand her character, but she played the games instead. In an interview withFlaunt, Isabela Merced - who’s currently filming the role of Ellie’s romantic interest - shares how she prepared to become Dina in theNaughty Dogadaptation.
Apr. 25, 2024
Zendaya and the Challengers cast talk sex scenes, tennis camp and their unusual Pixar-shaped preparation
Exclusive: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor and Mike Faist play tennis and wicked games in Challengers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article first appeared in Total Film issue 341.Subscribe here to make sure you never miss an issue! The dynamic between the three is very much in keeping with the chemistry and vibe at the heart of Luca Guadagnino’s follow-up to cannibal romanceBones and All, a switch in direction that he describes as “a fairly fizzy, sexy movie about the world of tennis”.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Stellar Blade dev team had a "competition" to see who could beat a boss first: "From that moment, all of us understood how to design the combat"
Shift Up took Stellar Blade’s combat very seriously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s devs say they had a “competition” during the game’s development to see who could beat a boss first, and it helped them to design combat. In the lead-up to Stellar Blade’s release this week, the team at Shift Up is releasing a series of mini behind-the-scenes documentaries via PlayStation’sYouTubechannel.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Stellar Blade ladder and water puzzle explained
Stellar Blade has a confusing sequence where you have to leap to a ladder across a pond of water When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s first puzzle is about how to get to a ladder over a pool of water, all while exploring Eidos 7. It’s one of those moments that’s easy to get confused in, because crossing water is something that doesn’t allow you to jump up to the ladder’s level, and the puzzle itself uses mechanics that the game doesn’t tell you about.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Stellar Blade Simple Puzzle solution
The Simple Puzzle in Stellar Blade is an optional math test based on multiplication When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Simple Puzzle is a strange math test you can find early on at the Bulletin Board, which challenges you to key in the answer at a console in Xion. These equations are pretty complicated to those who aren’t used to doing such things, and we don’t blame anybody for being a little stumped by suddenly having to do equations when they thought they were getting a game about stabbing alien monsters in impractical clothing.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Stellar Blade symbol platform puzzle explained
The Stellar Blade platform puzzle with X, Square, Circle and Triangle on them is solved by following a specific pattern When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade symbol platform puzzle in Sector A07 of Altess Levoire has square platforms with PlayStation symbols on: triangle, circle, X and square. As you leap from platform to platform, you might notice some of these symbols lighting up - while other platforms collapse beneath you and drop you into the abyss like you misspelt God’s name at the end of the Last Crusade.
Apr. 25, 2024
The Stellar Blade Wisdom Puzzle solution
The Wisdom Puzzle in Stellar Blade is the second math request from the Bulletin Board When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade Wisdom Puzzle is the second math test, and this one is harder to solve than the Simple Puzzle before. Appearing on the Bulletin Board further into the game after the previous puzzle, this time finding the answer is a lot harder, with a solution based on squaring numbers (though you might not know that at first glance).
Apr. 25, 2024
The wildest kart racer I've ever played might just be this Sonic fan game so mechanically dense it opens with a 45-minute tutorial
Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers pulls no punches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 5 years in development, a long-awaited Sonic fan game has finally launched under the title Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers, and it might just be the wildest kart racer I’ve ever played. Dr. Robotnik’s Ring Racers, which you candownload here, effectively looks like a souped-up Super Mario Kart, with sprite-based racers driving through 3D environments.
Apr. 25, 2024
Ubisoft hints at the future of Assassin's Creed's Basim but says "no post-launch content is planned for Mirage"
Will we get more Basim games in the future? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftsays it has plans for Assassin’s Creed protagonist Basim but “no post-launch content is planned for Mirage.” As spotted byGamespot, two of Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s developers - narrative director Stephane Boudon and art director Jean-Luc Sala - took part in aReddit AMAand gave fans of protagonist Basim a glimmer of hope.
Apr. 25, 2024
Wyrmspan and Wingspan board games get massive price cuts
If you’ve not tried this board game series yet, it comes highly recommended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of my most anticipated board games and its predecessor have been hit with enormous discounts, so it’s a good day for anyone tempted by Wyrmspan or Wingspan. Getting down to brass tacks, you can grab Wyrmspan for$52 at Miniature Marketrather than its usual $65(or for£41.
Apr. 25, 2024
Zack Snyder reveals his next project for Netflix is his Norse mythology TV show
Snyder is following up Rebel Moon with Twilight of the Gods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas revealed the first look at his next Netflix project – and it’s his animated TV show about Norse mythology. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiverwas only just released on the streamer, and it’scurrently Netflix’s number one movie worldwide. “We fear no Gods!
Apr. 25, 2024
The real Thor comes face-to-face with his capitalist villain doppelganger Chad Hammer in this preview of Immortal Thor #10
Immortal Thor #10 asks the burning question, can Thor’s classic Mjolnir best the power of Chad Hammer’s Mjolnir premium? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The very identity and legacy of Thor Odinson are at stake in Immortal Thor #10, which picks up the saga of Chad Hammer, the Roxxin' Thor, Dario Agger’s vapid simulacrum of Thor created through the combination of the Enchantress' magic and Roxxon’s purchase of the rights to the in-universe comic book stories about the God of Thunder.
Apr. 24, 2024
Zelda 2-inspired indie asks for $200 to make a spin-off in a month, but accidentally racks up $17,000 in Kickstarter funds instead
Sheep Lass: Tower of Ragigund didn’t ask for much When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro-styled adventure game Sheep Lass: Tower of Ragigund has secured $17,000 on Kickstarter despite its creator only seeking $200 in funding. Robin Poe is creating Sheep Lass, which was inspired by Zelda, Atari, and indie games like Fear and Hunger. “Unlike many of my contemporary Zelda-like adventure games this one aims to emulate the look and feel of the NES classic,” Poe writes on the game’sKickstarterpage, revealing that this means Sheep Lass won’t have a huge story or complex control scheme.
Apr. 24, 2024
After getting robbed 3 times during development, devs behind bizarre crab Soulslike are shell-shocked by stellar reviews: "Chat is this real?"
Another Crab’s Treasure is a big hit despite some serious hurdles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The apparent crustacean enthusiasts at indie studio Aggro Crab are utterly delighted by the positive response to their new Soulslike Another Crab’s Treasure, which is a joy to see after the studio’s many development hurdles. Regardless, while the game isn’t officially out, the review embargo has lifted and impressions are generally very positive.
Apr. 24, 2024
After selling 1 million copies, Balatro creator admits it's "held together with hopes and dreams" as game devs rally around the roguelike's beautifully nightmarish code
“If it’s dumb and it works then it’s not dumb!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original tweet that spawned all this discourse has since been deleted - probably smart - but the gist is that Balatro has bespoke code for many objects where modern programming standards would typically suggest that you build some universal ways of handling those objects.
Apr. 24, 2024
After taking on $1.5 billion in debt over a $2 billion gamble, embattled Embracer CEO responsible for over 1,400 layoffs breaks out classic scapegoats: Russia and Covid
Embracer Group’s Lars Wingefors is splitting his company into three parts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The embattled CEO behind more than 1,400 industry layoffs, seven total studio closures, and nearly 30 canceled games has blamed his calamitous premiership of the Embracer Group on two classic scapegoats: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic. In an interview withGamesIndustry.
Apr. 24, 2024
Baa-bye! The first Cult of the Lamb comic looks both heartbreaking and hilarious
Check out an exclusive preview of the hit roguelike’s first comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aswe reported earlier this yearthe cutesy-yet-horrifyingroguelike game Cult of the Lambis getting its own range of comics from Oni Press in association with Massive Monster and Devolver Digital. Now we’ve got an exclusive look at art from the first issue. Written by Alex Paknadel and drawn by Troy Little, Cult of the Lamb #1 delves into the back story of the titular animal - and it looks suitably heartbreaking.
Apr. 24, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 summoner uses six different classes to dial their RPG party size up to nearly 100 characters in a move that would definitely break D&D
How many Spore Zombies is too many? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player is brute-forcing their way through the RPG’s hardest difficulty mode by using dozens of summons to soak up anything The Absolute can throw at them. In a post onReddit(viaPC Gamer), one player showed off a screen literally filled with summons. There are so many allied units on the screen that it’s hard to place the entire party (consisting of Tav, Karlach, Shadowheart, and Minsc) amid the hordes of elementals and undead.
Apr. 24, 2024
Be prepared to get absolutely no work down with this Tamagotchi-inspired life sim inspired by the developer behind 'idle Stardew Valley'
My Little Life gives you the best of both worlds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having to choose between playing a life sim and working will soon be a thing of the past, as this indie dev is creating one that can be played on your desktop. On April 23, indie developer Nine Finger Games announced My Little Life, a new kind of life sim that can be played whilst you get on with other things.
Apr. 24, 2024
Before he passed away, Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama was full of praise for action RPG Sand Land: "It greatly expands the worldview of the original manga"
A message from Toriyama written in January has been shared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The action RPG Sand Land is set to launch worldwide this week, but ahead of that, a statement on the game written by the late Dragon Ball creator, as well as writer and illustrator of the Sand Land manga, Akira Toriyama, has been shared.
Apr. 24, 2024
Bethesda's released Skyrim on 8 platforms but left Fallout RPGs idle, so players turn to popular mods for TV show nods, graphical boosts, bug fixes, and more content
Modders are always coming up with new ways to improve the Fallout games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout fans new and old have beendiving into the RPG series en massesince the release of thelive-action Amazon Prime show, with player counts for everything from Fallout 4, New Vegas, and even the initially divisive Fallout 76 skyrocketing. This has simultaneously seen rise to ahuge uptick in downloads for Fallout mods, contributing to popular mod site Nexus Mods dishing out 6,300 TB worth of downloads last weekend.
Apr. 24, 2024
darkwebSTREAMER is a "narrative roguelike" that interrogates the voyeuristic horror fan in us all
Interview | Chantal Ryan talks 90s cannibal forums, social decay, and how her upcoming horror RPG straddles time and place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I often say that my computer raised me.” Chantal Ryan’s sentiment might ring true for many of us, and that intimate relationship is something that fuels her. “In many ways,” she explains, “darkwebSTREAMER is a love letter to the old internet, which was really my era.
Apr. 24, 2024
Decades later, an underrated anime is bringing its director back for a new "side story": "Those things have been in my head for 30 years"
G Gundam is making a surprise comeback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mobile Fighter G Gundam – often regarded as one of the most unique and underappreciated mecha anime of the ‘90s – is making a shock return. G Gundam director Yasuhiro Imagawa will continue the story 30 years after its debut in a “side story” set to be released this summer according to an announcement fromOricon.
Apr. 24, 2024
Despite 'Mixed' launch, beloved Metroidvania dev cites Baldur's Gate 3 and Hades 2 in claiming that going Early Access for its new RPG is "one of the best decisions we could've made"
Thomas Mahler believes early access can lead to games that never would’ve been made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Rest for the Wicked’s director has cited Baldur’s Gate 3 andHades 2as examples of how early access launches can be fantastic, and said releasing in early access is “one of the best decisions we could’ve made.” Moon Studios' new action-RPG has been on the tongues of a lot of people since last week’s launch - fromBlizzard’s ex-president saying it’s the future of the genre, toNo Rest for the Wicked players themselves being lukewarm on itat launch.
Apr. 24, 2024
Director of ultra-violent action movie inspired by anime and revenge movies justifies its R-rating: "If Sam Raimi is your producer, nobody really questions that"
Exclusive: Boy Kills World director Moritz Mohr says they always knew they were heading for an R-rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Sam Raimi on board as a producer, the director of new action movieBoy Kills Worldsays that gunning for an R-rating was pretty much a given. The film, whichdraws its inspiration from anime, manga, and revenge movies, follows a man named Boy (played by Bill Skarsgård) as he plots his revenge against the woman who killed his family.
Apr. 24, 2024
Fallout TV show fans want Bethesda to make this detail canon in Fallout 5
Fallout viewers want Matt Berry to continue his Handy-work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showmay becanon to the games, but what if it played a reverse Uno card and shaped Bethesda’s future Fallout titles – including Fallout 5? Well, that’s exactly what viewers of the Prime Video series have been clamoring for, but it’s for averyunexpected addition to the franchise’s lore.
Apr. 24, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director thought 2003 studio closure that took down the original Fallout 3 and Baldur's Gate 3 teams meant he'd never get to work on the RPG series again
Josh Sawyer was project lead on Codename Van Buren When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG expert Josh Sawyer is the director behind Fallout: New Vegas, often considered the best Fallout game. But long before he brought Obisidan’s take on the post-apocalypse to life, he thought he’d blown his one and only chance to make a Fallout game. In an interview withRock Paper Shotgun, Sawyer discussed his time at the original developers of Fallout, Black Isle Studios.
Apr. 24, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas player "kept dying of radiation exposure" researching to build this incredible recreation in Far Cry 5
New Vegas is back… in Far Cry 5 form! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These days, Fallout: New Vegas might just be the most beloved entry in the entire series, but it’s also getting a bit rough to look at after all these years. I would strongly recommend against holding your breath for a proper remake, but one fan has given us the next best thing - and oddly enough, it’s a Far Cry 5 map.
Apr. 24, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 DLC makes the most of the RPG's mature tone by audaciously adding some caked-up Tonberries: "Oh no not their Tonbussy…"
Not like this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16players are aghast as the action RPG’s new chapter features what can only be described as ‘dummy thicc Tonberries.’ When Final Fantasy 16’s second DLC chapter, The Rising Tide, launched last week, everyone was expecting a nice jaunt around a brand new location and storyline, but no one could’ve been prepared for the DLC’s redesigned Tonberries.
Apr. 24, 2024
First trailer for Zoe Kravitz' star-studded psychological thriller Blink Twice is like a sun-soaked Knives Out meets Midsommar
The movie, originally titled Pussy Island, is out in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for star-studded black comedy thriller Blink Twice is here, and it looks just as deliciously twisted as we imagined. ThinkKnives OutmeetsMidsommarmeets Triangle of Sadness, with the uneasy feel of a Jordan Peele horror… and you’re almost there. Helmed byThe Batmanstar Zoë Kravitz in her directorial debut, the movie – which was originally titled Pussy Island – sees cocktail waitress Frida (Doctor Who’s Naomi Ackie) become infatuated with charismatic billionaire Slater King (Channing Tatum).
Apr. 24, 2024
Fortnite Cerberus Artifacts: Where to dig them up
Complete Cerberus Snapshot Stage 3 by digging up Artifacts under a windmill, on a grassy island, and near the snow in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the Fortnite Cerberus Artifacts is a slightly unusual assignment, as you’re presented with three clues that need solving to identify locations of buried items around the island. These include a windmill with a view of the Styx, a grassy island in the center of everything, and somewhere near the snow where people bury yummy bones too.
Apr. 24, 2024
Fortnite SHADOW Briefings: Where to find and accept them
SHADOW Briefings in Fortnite let you take on extra challenges during the battle royale, but you only have five minutes to do them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite SHADOW Briefings provide you with extra challenges to complete during a match, with XP and other rewards on offer if you tick off their requirements within five minutes. There are different terminals for a variety of assignments, including digging up hidden chests, taking delivery of a supply drop, or using a particular type of weapon.
Apr. 24, 2024
Game devs rejoice as FTC approves ban on non-compete clauses: "There are going to be SO MANY new indie games from AAA devs"
New and existing non-competes will become unenforceable for most workers in the United States When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game devs are celebrating the Federal Trade Commission’s announcement of a new rule which will ban the majority of non-compete clauses from being enforced in the United States. In theory, it should open doors for developers to move to new companies and potentially work on fresh games far sooner than they might have been able to before.
Apr. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev asks players to stop deliberately shooting at soldiers with that sweet blue pre-order bonus armor that's apparently a yogurt salesman uniform
“This man is your friend! He fights for your freedom, librrrrrty, and frosty treats!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players and Super Earth denizens, we have a new order from High Command: stop killing soldiers wearing blue pre-order bonus armor just because you’re jealous. It’s really not cool, nor is it democratic in the slightest. For some context, there’s a stylish blue suit of armor that was only available as a pre-order bonus and is thus not purchasable to anyone that didn’t pre-order the game.
Apr. 24, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev says they don't know if the shooter will ever go bigger than 4-player squads, but it "would require a lot of work"
When you think about it, the workload would be staggering When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2developer has addressed questions surrounding theoretical bigger player squads, saying that it would “require a lot of work.” In the official Helldivers 2 Discord, one player recently asked developer Arrowhead if it would ever add bigger squads that support more than four players at once.
Apr. 24, 2024
Henry Cavill's new movie matches Zack Snyder's Justice League to hit a Rotten Tomatoes record
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a hit with audiences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill’s latest movie just matched aRotten Tomatoesrecord for the actor. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, directed by Guy Ritchie, now joinsZack Synder’s Justice Leagueto have the highest audience score on the review aggregator site of any Cavill movie. The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare andZack Snyder’s director’s cut of Justice League both have audience scores of 93%.
Apr. 24, 2024
Inspired by Fallout's TV renaissance, Lord of the Rings franchise owner says there's "amazing" potential for spin-offs based in Middle-earth
“Just the Middle-earth opportunity on its own is just amazing if you think about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After an absurd number of layoffs, studio closures, and canceled games,Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors has noted that “I deserve a lot of criticism,“but he’s remaining optimistic about the future. TheFallout TV showin particular has given Wingefors hope that there’s “amazing” potential for Lord of the Rings spin-offs in the future.
Apr. 24, 2024
Is it just me, or are concert movies better than the real thing?
A Total Film writer on why cinemas are the new stadiums… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year I spent a small fortune buying tickets to one of Madonna’s greatest-hits gigs at the O2 in London. Her Madgesty was on top form that night (and on time…) and my wife and I had a pretty good view from our seats in the lower tier.
Apr. 24, 2024
Jsaux FlipGo review: “A portable monitor that leans more towards productivity than gaming”
The Jsaux FlipGo is a fantastic portable dual monitor for anyone looking to boost productivity, and it handles games nicely too. That said, it’s probably worth investing in this one if you need a secondary set of screens rather than a bona fide mobile display for gaming on-the-go. Dual QHD screens Plenty of ports Single cable connectivity via USB-C No built-in battery More for productivity than gaming Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Apr. 24, 2024
Mad Max: Fury Road prequel Furiosa gets an unsurprising R rating
The movie hits theaters in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MPAA (Motion Picture Association) has given Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga an unsurprising R-rating. Per the MPAA, the film has been rated R for “sequences of violence and grisly images” (H/TBloodyDisgusting). Mad Max: Fury Road, its predecessor, was given a R rating for similar reasons: “intense sequences of violence throughout, and for disturbing images.
Apr. 24, 2024
Manor Lords review: "Brimming with the potential to exceed its already broad horizons"
Manor Lords enters Early Access as one of the most impressive, ambitious city builders yet. Dynamic management systems provide in-depth control over everything from the largest structures to the minutiae of sheep farming, all before you engage with the game’s RTS combat elements. While some of these systems could use clarification, Manor Lords readily rewards curiosity, challenges creativity, and hints at the boldness of mechanics still to come. Granular management systems reflect style and theme
Apr. 24, 2024
Marvel fans spot neat nod to Tobey Maguire's first Spider-Man movie in new Deadpool 3 trailer
It’s over in a Flash… but eagle-eyed viewers still caught it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans have spotted a rather unusual nod to Tobey Maguire’s first Spider-Man movie in the newDeadpool 3trailer. There’s lots to take in when it comes to the threequel’s latest promo, fromour first proper glimpse at Emma Corrin’s baldheaded villain– who will likely turn out to beProfessor X’s evil twin Cassandra Nova– to Wolverine being… a variant?
Apr. 24, 2024
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will end in July - but is a reboot on the way?
A new Darkest Hour one-shot will wrap up the long-running series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BOOM! Studios has announced that itslong-running Power Rangers seriesis coming to an end in July. Despite the issue number, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1, by writer Melissa Flores and artist Simona Di Gianfelice, marks the end of the current Power Rangers continuity, rather than the start of a new arc.
Apr. 24, 2024
Minecraft just made an invisible change that might just be a game-changer for mods: "They made modding like 20x easier"
It’s not just armadillos and wolf armor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MinecraftJava Edition 1.20.5 just launched, and while there’s some neat new content for everyday players to enjoy, it looks like modders are the ones getting the real benefits of this patch. “This update is good on the casual side,” modder TealSquid says onTwitter, “but INSANE on the technical side.
Apr. 24, 2024
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decks are at their lowest price, yeehaw
Lasso up a rootin’ tootin’ deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a little under a week since the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decks released, but already you can grab them at a pretty significant discount.That’s right: on Amazon right now, you can add one of these precons to your collection foras little as $39.80, down from its RRP of $47.
Apr. 24, 2024
Netflix's One Piece finally gets a season 2 release window
The massively popular live-action adaptation was renewed two weeks after release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s live-actionOne Pieceadaptation finally has a release window for season 2 – and we can’t wait to get back on the water. One Piece season 1 is streaming on Netflix now. For more, check out our list of thebest Netflix showsto add to your streaming queue right now.
Apr. 24, 2024
Netflix's One Piece season 2 gets a new co-showrunner – and it's one of the writers of a surprise Disney Plus hit
One Piece season 2 has a new co-showrunner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece season 2will be arriving on Netflix with a new co-showrunner – and he’s one of the writers of an incredibly popularDisneyPlus show. PerDeadline, Joe Tracz, co-executive producer of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, has joined the adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga as executive producer and co-showrunner.
Apr. 24, 2024
New Deadpool 3 trailer links to a key Wolverine moment from the comics, which could hint at the movie's mysterious story
One Marvel fan may have cracked the code on Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One eagle-eyed Marvel fan has spotted a key moment in thenew Deadpool 3 trailerthat links to a very specific location in a Wolverine comic – Pym Falls, which may have just teased movie’s plot. OnReddit, the fan shared a side-by-side comparison of the shot in the trailer where we see a group ofMarvel characters standing aroundAnt-Man’s giant skull, against an illustration from a Wolverine comic showing the giant corpse of what looks to be a superhero, laying in a wide open space by a city.
Apr. 24, 2024
Nintendo issues takedowns against 20 years of Garry's Mod content, devs ask for your help "by deleting your Nintendo-related uploads and never uploading them again"
“This is not a mistake, the takedowns came from Nintendo” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, April 25:Despite rumors that the takedown issued against Nintendo-related content in the Garry’s Mod Steam Workshop was fake,Garry Newman says “I have been assured that the takedowns have been verified by Nintendo as legit.” Original story, April 24:Somebody at Nintendo has apparently just discovered the existence of the Steam Workshop, and the Garry’s Mod devs are now scrambling to moderate 20 years worth of user uploads to make sure they’re free of IP violations.
Apr. 24, 2024
Oh good, Stellar Blade's day-one update adds the one feature I really wanted after finishing it: New Game+
I think I’d enjoy Stellar Blade a lot more the second time through When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After myStellar Blade reviewgrind, I was a bit disappointed to learn that the game’s ending is a true dead end. You’re basically locked into the area just before the final fight, so any post-game is ruled out. I unlocked hard mode after clearing the game, which is great because I really could’ve used an added difficulty bump in my original playthrough, but I’d have to start all over to enjoy it.
Apr. 24, 2024
One of our favorite ultrawide gaming desks is Best Buy’s deal of the day
A big mean gaming desk with a pretty price. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We consider the Arozzi Arena Ultrawide to be among the top gaming desks for busy PC setups, and it just so happens to be one of Best Buy’s deals of the day. If you’re quick, you’ll be able to grab this extra-wide surface for a chunk less than Amazon’s asking price right now, and it’s a pretty sweet saving considering its size.
Apr. 24, 2024
One of the most iconic moments in Spider-Man's 60 year history is rewritten in Ultimate Spider-Man #4
“With great power comes great responsibility” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “With great power comes great responsibility.” That’s a slight variation on one of the most famous quotes in all of comics, if not all of fiction. The original quote goes, “With great power must also come great responsibility,” wisdom imparted by Uncle Ben onto Peter Parker which has guided him for over 60 years as Spider-Man.
Apr. 24, 2024
Oppenheimer star Cillian Murphy's most divisive movie is climbing up Netflix’s top 10, despite its lackluster Rotten Tomatoes score
Is it time for a Cillian Murphy movie marathon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after its release, Cillian Murphy’s lesser-known spy-themed action-thriller Anna is currently making its way up Netflix’s top 10 list, despite having negative reviews. Anna is ranking as the site’s fourth most-watched movie globally for the week of April 15-21. According toTudum, the movie has been watched 5,900,000 times over just one week - that’s 11.
Apr. 24, 2024
Persona devs' new JPRG has got everyone hyped about its menus: "This is why you invest in UI"
Atlus has continued its trend of stunning JRPG menus in Metaphor: ReFantazio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio might not be a Persona game, but developer Atlus is keeping up a trend solidified by its beloved JRPG series by making its user interface absolutelygorgeous, and fans say it’s a great example of why UI designers deserve to be paid generously.
Apr. 24, 2024
Persona veterans' new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio bumps a major series staple by excluding romance
It’s worth remembering this isn’t made by P-Studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio won’t have any romance options whatsoever, in a stark contrast to past Persona games. Yesterday, Atlus revealedMetaphor: ReFantazio would launch later this year on October 11, complete with a deep dive into the game’s combat and world with director Katsura Hashino. Now, in a new Japanese Q&A segment, it’s been revealed that the bonds the player can establish with certain characters won’t lead to any romance scenes.
Apr. 24, 2024
Pokemon fans think Palworld's latest Pal is very familiar: "Literally Glaceon and Alolan Ninetales fused together"
It’s hard not to compare the Pal and the two ‘Mons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld has unveiled its latest Pal, and Pokemon fans are certain it reminds them of two ‘mons in particular. Last weekend, Palworld developer Pocketpair introduced its new collectible creature Foxcicle. As you can imagine with a name like that, the new Pal has fox-like features and arctic-inspired details - which may sound familiar to Pokemon fans.
Apr. 24, 2024
Quentin Tarantino's scrapped 'final' movie would have reportedly brought back some of his iconic characters in a "movie within a movie"
More details on the scrapped Tarantino movie have emerged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For years, Quentin Tarantino has declared that his 10th movie would be his last. As you can imagine, there has been plenty of speculation surrounding the curtain call on the legendary director’s career. Now, more details have emerged aboutQuentin Tarantino’s scrapped movie. Long story short: it appears what everyone thoughtwouldbe his final movie – once titled The Movie Critic – has been shelved entirely despite undergoing some significant changes from its initial idea.
Apr. 24, 2024
Razer just launched a new Viper mouse and it’s already climbed to the top of Amazon’s sales rank
The Razer Viper V3 Pro is already making some moves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Razer doesn’t stealth drop too often, but the next instalment of the popular Viper line seemed to come with little fanfare. The Razer Viper V3 Pro continues the legacy of its predecessor (an FPS-first pointer that’s sat atop our rankings of thebest gaming mousemodels since it launched).
Apr. 24, 2024
Rediscovering the brilliant and brutal 22-year-old RPG that charges a ridiculous 1,000 in-game coins just to save your game
Now Playing | The game’s party recruitment system can also lead to a bloodbath revolt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been on a retro games kick recently, rediscovering a number of bygone hits that featured throughout my childhood. Born in the mid-80s and having first discovered video games in the early 90s – shout out to DMA Design’s Lemmings, the one that started it all for me – my formative years are filled with memories of my dad and I hunched over the family Atari ST, clicking its anti-ergonomic mouse through blocky chip-tune driven adventures, while squinting at the PC monitor’s rear-projection screen.
Apr. 24, 2024
Ryan Gosling has a disappointing update about The Nice Guys 2 – and Angry Birds is to blame
It’s not looking good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re still holding on hope that we might get a sequel toThe Nice Guys, Ryan Gosling (and Angry Birds) may have just gently shattered those dreams. “So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against Angry Birds,” Gosling toldComicBook.
Apr. 24, 2024
Samsung’s brand-new 2024 OLED TV has already dropped in price, and it’s begging to meet your PS5
The OLED TV I’d pair with my PS5 this year. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over at Amazon right now, you’ll find that the 55-inch Samsung QN55S90D is downfrom $1,997.99 to $1,797.99. That’s $200 off for anyone attempting the maths, and it’s not too shabby considering the fact it rivals thebest gaming TVswith its 120Hz OLED panel. Integrated 4K AI upscaling will also help this TV give your lower-spec consoles a boost, which could be a huge win if you’re a Switch player or regularly use aSteam Deck dock.
Apr. 24, 2024
Sand Land review: "Feels inferior to what Akira Toriyama constructed years ago"
Sand Land offers great vehicle combat and a strong array of customization options, but sluggish brawler combat and a vehicle imbalance with the tank let it down. It’s a crying shame that character development gives way to boring corridor missions in the latter stages of the RPG. Neat little character moments Great vehicle combat Expansive customization options Tired combat on foot Boring late-game mission design Vehicle imbalance with the superior tank
Apr. 24, 2024
Severance season 2 finally wraps filming, a year and a half after it first started
That’s a wrap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance season 2has finally wrapped filming, a year and a half after production initially kicked off. Costume designer Carol Deelay shared the update on her Instagram story. “It’s a wrap on season 2,” she wrote alongside a photo of a clapper board. As for what we can expect from season 2, plot details are still pretty thin on the ground, but we know that there will be plenty of new characters thrown into the mix: Gwendoline Christie, Alia Shawkat, Merritt Wever, and Bob Balaban are among some of the new cast members joining the show for season 2.
Apr. 24, 2024
Steam changes its refund policy so that pre-order early access playtime now counts towards the 2 hour rule
You get 2 hours, whether the game is out or not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has added a new rule to its refund policy meaning the time you spend playing a game before release now counts toward its 2-hour playtime rule. On April 24, Steam shared a briefpostdetailing an update about its Refund Policy. Before this update, the general rule was that users could request a refund for “nearly any purchase” for “any reason” so long as the game had been played for less than two hours.
Apr. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade players ask for help containing spoilers as copies of the upcoming game start arriving more than two days before launch
Shift Up’s action game has broken street date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade has broken street date, and plot spoilers are reportedly being posted online. Numerous images of customers with new copies of Stellar Blade first started cropping up online yesterday, April 23. This would have been three days before Shift Up’s action game is set to launch on Friday, April 26.
Apr. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade puts Eve in some incredibly stupid sexy outfits that hurt the game's story, but despite the forced sex appeal I actually love her detailed design
Opinion | Sex appeal doesn’t have to be a random bikini When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much of the pre-release discussion of Stellar Blade has revolved around the appearance of its protagonist, Eve. After finishing the game and writing myStellar Blade review, I expect the post-release discourse to be more of the same. So here I am, discoursing.
Apr. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade release time – the countdown to the new PS5 action RPG is on
Here’s when Stellar Blade unlocks in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade release time is barely 24 hours away, so we’re firing up the countdown to the new PS5 action RPG so you know when it releases down to the second. If you’re one of the fans whoplayed the Stellar Blade demo enough to “scare” developer Shift Up, you’ll likely know what the opening is all about.
Apr. 24, 2024
Stellar Blade review: "A good action-RPG that I enjoyed a lot despite several issues"
Stellar Blade is more ambitious and varied than expected, but also about as clunky as expected, resulting in a stilted action RPG with a level of jank that you just have to accept. Meet it on its terms, and either tune out or embrace the odd sexual veneer, and it’s a solid 20 to 30 hours of fun. Stylish and satisfying combat Some gorgeous environments Likable characters improve a predictable story
Apr. 24, 2024
T'au Codex (10th Edition) review: "I am Kroot"
Codex: T’au 10th Edition is a fantastic update for the faction, bringing new units and rules that put the T’au back on the offensive. It’s chock-full of in-depth lore, along with stunning artwork and photos that make it a must-have for T’au fans. The focus on Kroot might not be for everyone, but there’s still plenty here for fans of the iconic Battlesuits and Hover Tanks too. Excellent internal balance
Apr. 24, 2024
The Fall Guy review: "A snappy, sharp, sexy screwball action romance"
A snappy, sharp, sexy screwball romance, with sparking chemistry between Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, great support from Hannah Waddingham and ace action. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Gosling plays Colt Seavers, a successful stunt performer who is having a bit of a thing with camera operator Jody Moreno (Blunt).
Apr. 24, 2024
The Hobbit star "genuinely thought he was going to be fired" before filming started so he didn't even unpack
Richard Armitage says he was in utter disbelief when he booked the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey star Richard Armitage says he was convinced the studio must have made mistake when casting him as Thorin Oakenshield. “I remember getting to New Zealand to shoot The Hobbit and not unpacking,” he toldRadio Times. “I genuinely thought I was going to be fired and sent home because they had made the wrong choice.
Apr. 24, 2024
The new Warhammer 40K Necron models are great quality of (eternal) life updates, but not essential
Three new Necron kits have awoken from their slumber When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Necron faction from Warhammer 40K are a civilization of immortal robots who traded away their souls for eternal life, fought a war with the gods, and then went to sleep for millions of years. However, us Necron players haven’t been hitting snooze over the last few years - we’ve been feasting on new models.
Apr. 24, 2024
This Fallout: Wasteland Warfare bundle will save you over $200
Big iron, big savings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout: Wasteland Warfare Humble Bundle has returned and the timing couldn’t be better. Everyone’s got Fallout fever at the moment, but your journey in the wasteland needn’t stop at watching the Prime show or replaying New Vegas. The folks at Modiphius have made sure of that.Right now, foras little as $1, you can experience this post-apocalyptic world at your table.
Apr. 24, 2024
Wilson Fisk celebrates 60 years of Daredevil by reclaiming his mantle as the Kingpin
Daredevil #670 marks Daredevil’s 60th anniversary by making Wilson Fisk the Kingpin again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil #8 is also Daredevil #670 by so-called Legacy numbering. And while #670 may seem like a strange milestone to celebrate, this oversized issue actually marks Daredevil’s 60th anniversary in the Marvel Universe. And with that anniversary comes the return of Daredevil’s fiercest foe, Wilson Fisk, to the mantle of the Kingpin after a couple years in self-professed retirement.
Apr. 24, 2024
X-Men ’97 episode 7 review: "Season one has finally hit a lull"
A bit slower and more expository with a slightly boring reveal meant to shock viewers. Rogue, however, is the stand-out hero and by far the best part of the episode. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 7 ahead! Well, you can’t win ‘em all.
Apr. 24, 2024
You won't find out the Manor Lords price before its release this week, but don't worry: "There's going to be a fair price there at launch"
Everything will be revealed on April 26 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of highly-anticipated city builder Manor Lords has no plans to reveal the price of its upcoming game until its launch later this week. It’s been a few years since we first reported on Manor Lords, and now we’re just a few days away from its Early Access launch.
Apr. 24, 2024
Zack Snyder's new movie may have a low Rotten Tomatoes score, but it's Netflix's number one movie
Rebel Moon: Part Two is the top Netflix movie worldwide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s latest movie,Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver, is proving incredibly popular on Netflix. The film has aRotten Tomatoescritic score of just 15%, but that doesn’t seem to be stopping viewers from checking it out. At the moment, the movie is Netflix’s number one movie worldwide.
Apr. 24, 2024
"Please restrain yourself": Dev of Steam-topping city builder Manor Lords asks players to hold back on game-breaking town walls until a "proper" tool is added later
There’s no stopping early access ingenuity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As press and content creators go hands-on with Steam wishlist-topping city builder Manor Lords ahead of its April 26 early access launch – Jasmine played it for us,and it blew her mind a bit– developer Slavic Magic has asked the hungry player base to hold back on potentially game-breaking DIY workarounds for features that will get “proper” versions in the near future.
Apr. 23, 2024
"I kept picturing us stranded on the side of the road with a $100k collectible game": Holy grail Castlevania buyer outlines his daring reverse heist to get the game home
“The less attention you bring the better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, a$90,000 eBay sale of a rare version of the original NES Castlevania made headlines, but for the game’s buyer, the real adventure was getting the game back home. Collector Tom Curtin, who now co-owns the rare Castlevania alongside a childhood friend, tellsKotakuthat he flew to Texas to pick up the game, took it to Florida to get it properly graded, and then flew it back home to deposit it in a New England bank vault.
Apr. 23, 2024
10 Hades 2 tips and things we wish we knew to get you started in the Underworld
Here are some basic Hades 2 tips and things we wish we knew before starting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With these Hades 2 tips and tricks, you’ll be off to a flying start on your runs through Erebus and stops at the Crossroads, gaining the skills necessary to kill Chronos. While the game starts off relatively simple, new features, weapons, incantations, and vendors quickly start appearing, so there’s a lot to keep track of.
Apr. 23, 2024
10 years after Captain America: The Winter Soldier, directors the Russo Brothers share their favorite MCU memories
Exclusive | The Russo Brothers reflect on the 10th anniversary of the beloved superhero film which started their MCU careers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last month,Captain America: The Winter Soldiercelebrated its 10th anniversary - a film many cite as thebest MCU movieto date. Not only did it set a new precedent for the much beloved superhero franchise, but it also introduced director duo the Russo Brothers to that world, one which they would then continue to play a crucial role in.
Apr. 23, 2024
15 days after Wii U servers were supposed to be shut down, the last surviving Splatoon player is still hanging on as the servers crumble around them
“I still remain online. I repeat, I am STILL online.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 15 days since the Wii U and 3DS servers were supposed to shut down, but afew courageous players have somehow managed to cling onto whatever bits of life are leftin a handful of games for those systems. The last remaining Splatoon player is holding fast even as the servers have started to crumble around them.
Apr. 23, 2024
5 million people played Fallout games in a single day, with Fallout 76 alone accounting for 1 million, amid the TV show's massive success
The Fallout TV show is inspiring millions of people to check out the original RPG series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The massive success of theFallout TV showis inspiring millions of people to play the games on which the Amazon Prime series is based. Specifically, Bethesda revealed on Twitter that a whopping five million people played Fallout games in a single day, with the MMORPG spinoff Fallout 76 accounting for a million of those players.
Apr. 23, 2024
A former Stardew Valley dev is making their own life sim set in a city, and it boasts some exciting "Wind Waker-style wind whirlies"
‘Mr. Podunkian’ has shared another sneak peek of their upcoming game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of upcoming life simSunkissed City, who is also a former dev onStardew Valley, has shared another teaser for their upcoming game. Arthur ‘Mr. Podunkian’ Lee has been working away on their life sim for a while now, and thanks to the developer’s frequent Twitter updates, we’ve been lucky enough to see glimpses of it as it develops.
Apr. 23, 2024
After 25 years, the long-lost prologue to one of Capcom's most beloved PS1 classics is finally getting an English translation
The lost chapter of the Mega Man Legends story lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25 years ago,Capcomreleased the first chapter of Mega Man Legends 2 as a demo that came with a separate game, and for the past quarter-century, that content has remained exclusive to Japanese-speaking audiences. Now, finally, it’s getting an English translation thanks to fans.
Apr. 23, 2024
After at least 1,400 layoffs, 7 studios closed, and 29 games canceled, Embracer CEO admits "I deserve a lot of criticism"
Although “it’s been painful,” Lars Wingefors says “I still believe in what we do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors is taking the brunt of responsibility when it comes to the company’s most recent round of layoffs, studio closures, and game cancelations. Responding to criticisms fueled by these actions, Wingefors toldGamesIndustry: “As a leader and an owner, sometimes you need to take the blame and you need to be humble about if you’ve made mistakes and if you could have done something differently.
Apr. 23, 2024
After designing a Helldivers 2 Assault mission pitch "crazy similar" to one Arrowhead kicked around, fan returns with another concept that takes you right into the lair of the bugs
Fancy carrying a payload into a bug nest? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After dreaming up an in-depth Assault mission whichHelldivers 2’s director gave a big thumbs up to, a dedicated player has now theorized what an underground-based mission could look like. ‘ThePengu’ on Reddit is a fiend for Helldivers 2. In just the last few days,they designed a theoretical Assault mode for Helldivers 2, which the game’s own director said was “crazy similar to a prototype objective from some years back,” and gave a huge stamp of approval to.
Apr. 23, 2024
Al Pacino and The Guest star to play priests in a new exorcism horror movie based on a true story
Al Pacino and Dan Stevens are teaming up for a new religious horror flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Al Pacino and Dan Stevens are teaming up for a new exorcism horror based on a true story – and we’re all in. PerVariety, The Ritual follows “two priests – one questioning his faith (Stevens) and one reckoning with a troubled past (Pacino) – who must put aside their differences to save a possessed young woman through a difficult and dangerous series of exorcisms.
Apr. 23, 2024
Archie Andrews WILL save Riverdale - even if it means slaughtering everyone in his path
The epic Archie Comics: Judgment Day series continues this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year,Archie Comics announced Judgment Day: an epic new three-issue horror story that sees the formerly good-natured boy next door Archie Andrews confront his dark side when he is forced to defend Riverdale from an infestation of demons that are possessing and corrupting his friends.
Apr. 23, 2024
Avengers directors compare Millie Bobby Brown to Tom Holland as they tease her "fantastic" performance in new graphic novel adaptation which reunites them with Endgame team
Exclusive | The Russo Brothers speak to us about their upcoming sci-fi adventure The Electric State When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: Endgamedirector duo the Russo Brothers are gearing up for the upcoming release of their next movie The Electric State, which is due to hit streaming serviceNetflixlater this year. An adaptation of the graphic novel of the same name by Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag, which Anthony Russo describes as a “really wonderful book”, the story follows a girl as she searches for her long lost brother, with a robot joining her for this journey.
Apr. 23, 2024
Believe your eyes: apes on horseback have been spotted ahead of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes press is off to a surreal start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do not adjust your TikTok – those are indeed apes on horseback on Venice Beach, Los Angeles. Well, notreally.We’re going to assume they’re people dressed up, and it all seems to be tied into the upcoming movie Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.
Apr. 23, 2024
Cheetara takes the spotlight in her own ThunderCats spin-off comic
One of the most popular ThunderCats is getting her own spin-off comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dynamite Entertainment’s ThunderCats comic relaunch is so hot, the publisher is already spinning out a second title based on the classic ’80s cartoon, this time starring none other than Cheetara, herself a bit of an ’80s cult icon even beyond the show in which she originates.
Apr. 23, 2024
Deadpool 3 keeps dropping Loki Easter eggs, and that’s a really good sign for Marvel’s next movie
OPINION | Deadpool & Wolverine keeps teasing its links to Loki, and that’s a really good sign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefull trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine is here, and it’s packed full of Easter eggs. From Ant-Man’s skull to some familiar-looking portals, the return of the Merc with the Mouth seems like it’s setting itself up as the most outward-looking MCU release of the past few years, and that’s not even taking into accountall the X-Men cameos we know about.
Apr. 23, 2024
Deadpool creator says Deadpool will be one of the best comic book movies of all time (not that he's biased…)
And he also compared the threequel to The Winter Soldier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld is full of glowing praise for the upcoming Marvel movie and has even compared it to fan-favorite MCU installmentCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. “I’ve been telling everyone how great this movie looks and it’s the BEST action since Winter Soldier,” Liefeldtweeted.
Apr. 23, 2024
Diablo 4 dev is sending 666 buckets of literal bugs to "meat their maker" at a charity for hungry birds
Duriel the Maggot King “rests easy knowing his brood has been used for good on Earth Day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On behalf of Duriel the Maggot King,Diablo 4developer Blizzard is donating 30 million maggots to “birds undergoing treatment and rehabilitation” at a UK-based charity. Blizzard announced the charity drive in a tweet on Monday, explaining that “for every 25 likes on this post we will donate 45,000 maggots to birds undergoing treatment and rehabilitation at Twiggywinkles UK,” a specialist wildlife hospital, for this year’s Earth Day.
Apr. 23, 2024
Diablo 4 will "probably" get more Public Test Realms, but devs remain torn as they "take away some of the excitement" of new seasons
Blizzard will likely discuss a new PTR prior to each season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo general manager Rod Fergusson says you’ll likely see more Public Test Realms in Diablo 4, but it isn’t guaranteed to be a fixture of every season. Diablo 4 just recently introduced a Public Test Realmfor the very first time, nearly a year after launch, as a way of testing out a substantial item rework before it launched as part of Season 4.
Apr. 23, 2024
Director of new film about scary spiders has strong words for anyone who makes a PG horror film: "It's an R-rated medium"
Exclusive: Kiah Roache-Turner talks Sting’s necessary R-rating, and the 100lb spider they built to “scare the pants off” his actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sting director Kiah Roache-Turner says an R rating only made sense for the graphic spider horror – which uses a 100lb practical spider for the film’s scares. “Any horror filmmaker who makes a film PG should be shot for cowardice.
Apr. 23, 2024
Director of upcoming Evil Dead spin-off teases the horror movie - "crazy, lots of Deadites, a big statement"
Whilst also taking inspiration from past Evil Dead movies… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I need to have strong characters. I need to have a big statement. I need to have an intelligent movie or smart movie. And after, as soon as I have this, I will be able to do something crazy and with a lot of Deadites and things like that, and to have a strong movie,” said Vaniček in an interview withComicBook.
Apr. 23, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 has helped me tackle my anxiety in a way few RPGs have managed to, and it was completely unexpected
Opinion | I tried out Dragon’s Dogma 2 to see what its story was all about, but stayed for the sense of adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It only took me about 3 hours to come to the conclusion thatDragon’s Dogma 2is just the kind of RPG I need right now. In all honesty, I wasn’t entirely convinced that I’d click withCapcom’s fantasy adventure when I booted it up for the first time.
Apr. 23, 2024
Fallout New Vegas director doesn't "care" what the Fallout TV show does with the RPG's lore: "It was never mine"
“Whatever happens with it, I don’t care” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director behind Fallout New Vegas doesn’t “care” what the hit Amazon Prime show means for the beloved RPG because Fallout was simply never his to begin with. Speaking toRock, Paper, Shotgun, industry veteran Josh Sawyer is quizzed about all the discourse theFallout TV showhas seen so far—namely, what it means for the games.
Apr. 23, 2024
Fallout TV show’s big finale reveal about the bombs may have been a huge misdirection
All might not be what it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The biggest revelation in Prime Video’sFallout TV showcomes in the finale. When Cooper Howard (Walton Goggins) is listening in on his wife Barb’s (Frances Turner) phone call at Vault-Teche learns a horrifying truth that it was actually the company who first dropped the bombsback on that fateful day in 2077.
Apr. 23, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas RPG veteran Josh Sawyer says he "didn't recognize myself" during Pillars of Eternity 2 development: "I was this huge, awful a**hole"
“It was that feeling of accelerating towards a brick wall” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG veteran Josh Sawyer says that scheduling issues ahead of the “demoralising” launch of Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire meant that he ended up mistreating his staff until he could force studio execs to push the project back. In an interview withRock, Paper, Shotgun, Sawyer outlined the difficulties he faced in the run up to the CRPG sequel.
Apr. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 devs more likely "to do something light again" for its next project as "you can kinda tell" Yoshi-P is "done" with Final Fantasy 16's "dark fantasy"
“I look over at Yoshi-P every now and then and you can kind of tell he is like, ‘I am done with dark fantasy, I want to do something light again'" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixveteran Michael–Christopher Koji Fox says “You can kind of tell” that Final Fantasy 14 and 16 producer Naoki' Yoshi-P' Yoshida is “done” with dark fantasy and wants to do something light again.
Apr. 23, 2024
While New Vegas veterans lure players to their deaths, Fallout 76 players are instead helping the MMO's newbies take advantage of its enemy-melting Perk system
Turns out those Perks really can make a difference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlike their Fallout New Vegas brethren, Fallout 76 players are attempting to help newbies by walking them through builds and customization options. The Fallout TV show is a certified hit for Amazon, and itspopularity has sent droves of players to check out Bethesda’s games. Some, like Fallout New Vegas players,have been luring newbies to their deaths in ungodly locations, while others, like Fallout 76 players, have been attempting to actually help newcomers by walking them through certain aspects of the games.
Apr. 23, 2024
Forget the Dune popcorn bucket, Terrifier fans want to eat out of Art the Clown's head
Move over, sandworm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Film fans will know that themed popcorn buckets are very much in right now, but there is one that may just put you off eating anything sweet for a while - a Terrifier 3 clown head bucket, and fans are petitioning for its creation right now. Self-proclaimed “passionate fans of the Terrifier series” are desperate for the buckets to drop just before the movie’s release, so much so, that they have started an online petition onChange.
Apr. 23, 2024
Fortnite never got Metroid series hero Samus, because Nintendo would only let her into the battle royale if she was a Switch-exclusive character
Nintendo would apparently be “thrilled” to put her in if she was exclusive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Epic Games' former chief creative officer andFortniteboss has revealed why the Battle Royale has never added Metroid hero Samus to the battle royale, and it’s simply because she couldn’t be a Nintendo Switch-exclusive character. Elaborating on this, Mustard goes as far as to say that Nintendo “would be thrilled to have Nintendo characters in Fortnite, but just only if it’s on their platform.
Apr. 23, 2024
From a Doctor Strange nod to a dark Ant-Man cameo, here's every Easter egg in the new Deadpool 3 trailer
We break down all of the major Marvel Easter eggs in Deadpool & Wolverine’s first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has unveiled a newDeadpool 3trailer and with it, a ton more Easter eggs for us comic book movie nerds to enjoy. When it comes to the film’s actual plot, the fresh clip still doesn’t give all that much away, but we do get a Rob Liefeld shoutout, a dark Ant-Man “cameo”, and a Doctor Strange reference which could have crazy implications going forward.
Apr. 23, 2024
Further pointing to the fact the Fallout TV series feels like Fallout 5, Todd Howard says: "It's a new entry, so just like we approach a game"
Fallout 5 is sadly a long ways off yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The executive producer of theFallout TV show, and head of Bethesda, Todd Howard, has said the team worked on the series “just like we approach a game.” In a Q&A session with Howard to promote the Fallout TV show, the developer turned TV producer, answered some questions about the adaptation.
Apr. 23, 2024
GTA 5 Trevor actor says he shot "James Bond" DLC where "he's still kind of a f**k up," but then it "just disappeared" at Rockstar
Sorry Trevor, not today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 5nearly got DLC starring Trevor as a “fuck up” undercover agent for the government, before the entire thing “just disappeared”. “Trevor was gonna be undercover – he works for the feds,” Ogg said when asked about the topic of DLC during the stream. “And we did shoot some of that stuff with ‘James Bond Trevor’ – he’s still kind of a fuck up, but he’s doing his best to pretend to be like [a secret agent].
Apr. 23, 2024
Harry Potter director's adaptation of a hugely popular crime novel sets main cast, including a former James Bond
The Thursday Murder Club gets an all-star cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast for the movie adaptation of crime novel The Thursday Murder Club has been revealed, and it’s an all-star line-up. The Thursday Murder Club follows a group of pensioners living in a luxury retirement community who set out to solve the murder of a property developer.
Apr. 23, 2024
Here’s the two words of advice Fury Road star Nicholas Hoult gave Anya Taylor-Joy for the Mad Max prequel
Exclusive: Furiosa’s Anya Taylor-Joy shares the piece of advice a Fury Road star had for her before filming the Mad Max prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring in the newest installment to a beloved franchise over 45 years in the making can be a bit daunting, which is why Furiosa star Anya Taylor-Joy says she went to her friend andMad Max: Fury Roadstar Nicholas Hoult for some advice.
Apr. 23, 2024
How to obtain Zenless Zone Zero rewards for pre-registration
Complete pre-registration to earn Zenless Zone Zero rewards including Denny, Master Tape, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zenless Zone Zero rewards for everyone who completed pre-registration should be available imminently, as therelease date of July 4 is upon us. Hopefully if you’re reading this then you already went through the process, as although the target global registration count was obliterated, the pre-registration process has now been closed down to make way for the final release, so you can no longer stake a claim for these rewards if you haven’t done so already.
Apr. 23, 2024
Jennifer Lopez is forced to team up with a snarky AI bot to defeat Shang-Chi star Simu Liu in the wild trailer for Netflix’s latest sci-fi action romp
Atlas hits Netflix on May 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the viral trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s absolutely wild autobiographical musical movie, another unhinged trailer has hit the net. This time, it’s a new teaser for J-Lo’s upcoming sci-fi movie Atlas – and, uh, we’ll be seated. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Shang-Chi star Simu Liu is an evil Terminator-esque AI (think Cyberdyne Systems) who is hell-bent on destroying the world – that only J-Lo knows how to defeat.
Apr. 23, 2024
Knuckles has 300 more VFX shots than the first Sonic movie: "It shouldn’t be looked at like it’s this extra thing we did on the side"
Knuckles showrunner Toby Ascher reveals how the Sonic spin-off races past the first movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We shot it back-to-back with Sonic 3. It’s the exact same animation quality,” Ascher, who is also a producer on Sonic the Hedgehog 3, tells GamesRadar+. “It’s actually bigger than Sonic 1 from a VFX standpoint. We have 300 more shots in Knuckles than Sonic 1.
Apr. 23, 2024
Lego Fortnite animals: How to add them to your farm
Animals in Lego Fortnite can be tamed and added to your farm to provide item drops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite animals have now been updated, so they can be brought to your village and used to build a farm. You can tame the existing cows, sheep, and chickens, as well as the newly added pigs, then install them in Barns to keep them happy and reap their item drops.
Apr. 23, 2024
Mike Flanagan offers update on Stephen King movie, as one of its stars describes it as "heartbreaking" and "beautiful"
The Life of Chuck has finished post-production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan has confirmed that he’s completed post-production on his upcoming movie The Life of Chuck, as one of its stars, David Dastmalchian, has shared his early reaction to the star-studded sci-fi drama. The filmmaker shared the good news in the comments sectionon his review of The First Omen on Letterboxd.
Apr. 23, 2024
MTG Cowboy Bebop cards aren't Japan-exclusive after all, but you may still struggle to get them
It’ll be a Standard Showdown standoff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recently announced MTG Cowboy Bebop collaboration had anime-loving Magic players on the edge of their seats. While no one expected to see this sci-fi Western cult fav meld with one of thebest card games, that certainly doesn’t mean we’re complaining either. However, that just made it all the more tragic that the Cowboy Bebop sleeves and playmats wound up only being available in Japan.
Apr. 23, 2024
My favorite Spelunky character is a masterclass in roguelike risk versus reward: "Stealing in games is fun in the same way running across the top of the screen is in Super Mario"
Interview | The game’s creator Derek Yu explores the workings of Spelunky’s grumpy, and deadly, shopkeepers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stealing in video games has fascinated me for years. There’s likely something deeper to it, about committing nefarious acts in virtual spaces with zero repercussions, but I’ve always loved the thrill of pickpocketing unsuspecting NPCs from right under their noses before scampering off into the shadows to revel in the spoils.
Apr. 23, 2024
New horror movie featuring Midnight Mass, Scream, and Fear the Walking Dead stars teases a bloody, cannabis-themed nightmare in first trailer
Trim Season releases in select US theaters on June 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Witches and weed cause trouble for a bunch of 20-somethings in the bloody first trailer for new horror movie Trim Season, starring Scream’s Bex Taylor-Klaus, Fear the Walking Dead’s Cory Hart, and frequentMike Flanagancollaborator Alex Essoe. Directed by Ariel Vida, the film follows Emma (Sick’s Bethlehem Million) and her Los Angeles-based pals as they travel through Northern California, and volunteer to work on a marijuana farm as a way to make some quick, easy cash.
Apr. 23, 2024
No Rest for the Wicked creative director puts most of the ARPG's poor reviews down to a localization bug that stopped a lot of Chinese and Japanese text from showing
The bug has now been fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Highly anticipated action RPG No Rest for the Wicked has launched into early access with a ‘Mixed’ verdict on Steam, but according to creative director Thomas Mahler, this is largely thanks to a localization bug that broke a lot of Chinese and Japanese text. Moon Studios' No Rest for the Wicked was met with some seriously high praise from former Blizzard boss Mike Ybarra when it released, with him going as far to say that its “bold direction” is"exactly where the ARPG genre needs to go to stay relevant.
Apr. 23, 2024
One Piece delivers a rematch for the ages in Luffy versus Lucci - but Eiichiro Oda has always made it clear that the World Government agent doesn't stand a chance
The Massacre Weapon has underestimated his opponent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One advantage ofOne Piece’s lengthy storytellingis being allowed to revisit certain characters, whether they’re villains, authority figures, or notable bystanders to the action. It makes it feel like a living world rather than a simple pattern of increasingly powerful obstacles for Luffy to topple, and the chance that a face from the past might reappear adds to the anything-can-happen allure of the series.
Apr. 23, 2024
Former Mass Effect devs' survival game Nightingale gets "biggest" post-launch update yet with quality of life and gameplay improvements
Nightingale 0.2 is expected to roll out soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale, the survival game from former Mass Effects devs, will soon receive its “biggest” update yet that includes quality-of-life and gameplay changes. Last week, Inflexion Games shared a developer update that gives us a rundown of everything happening in the upcoming 0.2 update. “Up until now, we’ve primarily been focusing on bug-fixing for the original launch build,” Steph Herdman, community manager, reveals, “but this will be the first update that has a couple of quality-of-life features, as well as larger changes to existing gameplay.
Apr. 23, 2024
Post Malone and Michael Bay are creating a "new IP universe" about an 18-wheeler from heaven that fights zombies in medieval Europe
Michael Bay returns to the world of superhero trucks with a new idea co-created by Post Malone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Musician Post Malone and filmmaker Michael Bay are pairing their talents for a “new IP universe” which will launch with an as yet unnamed graphic novel through Vault Comics. The untitled story, which Post Malone describes as “badass,” and Bay describes as “just what the graphic world needs right now” will center on a premise so bizarre and non-sequitur it actually just might work.
Apr. 23, 2024
Publisher behind one of 2023's biggest Soulslikes announces $60 million "best-ever" year just 3 months after laying off 10% of staff
Lords of the Fallen sold 1 million copies in its first week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, CI Games Group CEO Marek Tymiński announced a $60 million turnover, with profits of $3.5 million (viaGame Developer). Those results, which were the result of “a period of continued momentum” capped by the million-selling release of ambitious soulslikeLords of the Fallen, amounted to CI Games' “best year.
Apr. 23, 2024
Will Professor X appear in Deadpool 3? Fans seem to think so, as they believe they have spotted him in the new trailer
Move Cassandra Nova, we want to see your brother! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an already cameo-packedDeadpool 3 trailer, Marvel fans think they have spotted one more X-Men character hiding in plain sight, Professor X. In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment, there is a clip of Emma Corrin’sCassandra Novawalking out of a giant skull, giving us our first full look at the movie’s suspected villain.
Apr. 23, 2024
Stardew Valley dev forced to roll back latest update for some players over issues that broke the life sim's Chinese translation
Bits of 1.6.4 have been rolled back to 1.6.3 for some players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofStardew Valleyhas rolled back the farming sim’s latest update following some translation issues for Chinese-language players. On April 23, following the release of theStardew Valley 1.6.4 patch, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone penned a statement for players of the Chinese language edition of the farming sim.
Apr. 23, 2024
Steam's most-anticipated city-builder gets even more anticipated as Manor Lords adds another 500,000 wishlists in just six days
Manor Lords is primed for a huge release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, the medieval city-builder that made its way to the top of Steam’s wishlist charts earlier this month, is now firmly in ‘instant success story’ territory, having racked up 3 million wishlists after luring in another 500,000 potential players in just six days. Last week, Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse announced that it had reached2.
Apr. 23, 2024
Stellar Blade director "grew up too poor to afford" a PS1, but when he finally got one in college, Ridge Racer and Final Fantasy inspired him to make games
Wholesome content warning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae was inspired to start making games by PS1 classics like Ridge Racer and Final Fantasy after being “too poor” to afford a gaming console as a child. “I grew up too poor to afford a gaming console, and only when I became a college student could I finally purchase PS1,” he said.
Apr. 23, 2024
Team behind Steam's latest mega-hit was just joking when it said it would "double our sales," but then its horror gambling game actually sold 1 million copies
Buckshot Roulette is sitting pretty with 95% of its 14,000 reviews positive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buckshot Roulette is the hot new Steam indie gem, and it’s managed to establish a huge audience with over one million copies sold in under three weeks. We previously coveredBuckshot Roulette when it first launched to over 7,000 glowing reviewsearlier this month on Steam, praising the high-stakes twist on Russian Roulette (yes, it’s managed to geteven morehigh stakes).
Apr. 23, 2024
Team Fortress 2 patch fixes a game-crashing bug that was happening because the game thought you were Half-Life icon Gordan Freeman
Sorry, that’s not Gordon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Team Fortress 2 was crashing because it thought the player was Half-Life’s Gordan Freeman. Earlier this week,Team Fortress 2 got a hefty updateafter years of relative abandonment, seeing the game go from 32-bit to 64-bit support. That’s all well and good, but apparently that update came with its own set of new issues for the long-running shooter, in particular one to do with a custom heads up display for the player.
Apr. 23, 2024
The ESA says its members won't support the one form of game preservation that might actually work
“It’s pretty incredible that the ESA’s stance is that they won’t support copyright reform to help libraries make out-of-print games more accessible to researchers under any circumstances” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Entertainment Software Association, the big trade organization for the video game industry in the US, says it’s fully opposed to a proposed copyright exemption that would allow gaming scholars to access online libraries of preserved games.
Apr. 23, 2024
The Fallout TV show finally corrects my big game frustration: giving romance the focus it deserves
Opinion | The Fallout TV show finally gives romanceable male characters the nuance they deserve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aside from the whole nuclear wasteland thing, the Fallout games are a lot like real life in the sense that it’s hard to find a nice, interesting guy to fall in love with. There are always beautiful and complicated women around — nearly all of New Vegas' “sleeping partners"are female, and Fallout 4’s French synth maidCurieis still one of the most beloved romance options in the series, despite her inexperience.
Apr. 23, 2024
The weirdest must-watch anime of spring 2024 is a trippy sci-fi story about girls taking a train through the post-apocalypse
Anime fans - here’s why you need to add Train to the End of the World to your watchlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following contains mild spoilers for The Train to the End of the World - so if you want to go in completely fresh, be warned. It all begins with a blast of 7G – a new cellular network (invented by the seemingly unscrupulous Pontaro) causes the entire world to become distorted to an apocalyptic extent.
Apr. 23, 2024
The Witcher spin-off has reportedly been scrapped and will "most likely" be part of season 4
Rats. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Previous reports indicated that The Witcher would flesh out its world on Netflix with a spin-off based on The Rats, the group of young ne’er-do-wells who encountered Ciri (Freya Allan) at the tail-end ofThe Witcher season 3. Now, though, it seems The Rats have scurried off – with a new report suggesting that any filmed footage could be reworked into either a special orThe Witcher season 4.
Apr. 23, 2024
Walmart’s latest Nintendo Switch deals can net you Super Mario Party for free
Multiplayer mayhem is essentially free with this Nintendo Switch Joy-Con bundle at Walmart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo almost never gives away free games outside of its holiday console bundles - but Walmart has been known to. If you’re on the hunt for a new set of Joy-Con or a copy of Super Mario Party you’re in for a real treat this week.
Apr. 23, 2024
Westworld star joins the cast of Wednesday season 2
Newton joins Steve Buscemi as part of the new cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thandiwe Newton has joined the cast of Wednesday season 2. PerVariety, Newton is set to star alongside newly added cast member Steve Buscemi in an undisclosed role. The ball is finally rolling on season 2 after production was delayed due to theWGAandSAG-AFTRA strikes.
Apr. 23, 2024
Persona veteran's new JRPG Metaphor: ReFantazio attempts to bridge real-time and turn-based combat in a move Final Fantasy has tried to make work for years, and it's out in October
Persona’s long-time composer is also pushing himself into new territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metaphor: ReFantazio will launch later this year on October 11, and it’s pivoting between real-time and turn-based combat in a pretty fascinating way. At a brand new showcase dedicated to the upcoming JRPG, Atlus and developer Studio Zero unveiled the release date for Metaphor: ReFantazio and the new trailer just below, dubbed ‘The King’s Trial.
Apr. 23, 2024
Russell Crowe is back on the hunt for demons in first look at new horror movie with a killer Hollywood premise
The Exorcism releases this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fresh off his turn as Father Gabriele Amorth in The Pope’s Exorcist, Russell Crowe is back on the hunt for demons – with a premise slightly closer to the actor’s usual surroundings than the Vatican. As perDeadline, Crowe will star in The Exorcism as a “troubled actor” shooting a supernatural horror film.
Apr. 22, 2024
Zack Snyder is excited for James Gunn's DCU – and hopes it does two things
“If the characters are treated with reverence, and mythologically correct, then I’m down” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas responded toJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s upcoming DCU reboot, with the Rebel Moon and Man of Steel director saying he’s “pretty excited” for what’s to come. Snyder – who directed two theatrical DCEU releases as well asZack Snyder’s Justice League– toldCBRhe’s a “pretty open book” about the new cinematic universe.
Apr. 22, 2024
A new Taylor Swift song mentions GTA, but some remember it mentioning Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy 14, and more in hilarious Twitter trend
I don’t remember all of those games making the final song When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taylor Swift’s new album mentions GTA, but a new Twitter trend suggests the pop star mentions a few others, like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 14. On April 19, Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. The album consists of 31 tracks including songs like Fortnight, Down Bad, and Florida!
Apr. 22, 2024
Abigail star Dan Stevens breaks down the new horror movie's big twist: "It just felt like all bets were off"
Exclusive: Dan Stevens, Kathryn Newton, and William Catlett walk us through their characters' grisly fates in Radio Silence’s vampire horror Abigail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forAbigail. If you’ve yet to see the movie, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Thanks to its pretty “spoiler-heavy” marketing, Abigail, the new horror comedy from Ready or Not andScream directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, isn’t quite as full of twists as genre fans may have hoped.
Apr. 22, 2024
After 19 years, Seth MacFarlane says he has plans for another Family Guy movie - he just hasn't had time to make it
The feature-length film was announced back in 2007 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane says he has plans for a feature-length Family Guy movie that will be released in theaters – but he hasn’t gotten around to making it yet. “I have known what that movie will be for the past 15 years and I just haven’t had the time to get to it, but I do know what it will be,” MacFarlane said during a panel at PaleyFest (viaThe Wrap).
Apr. 22, 2024
After a Mixed early access launch, acclaimed Metroidvania director behind the Ori games is striving to turn his new action-RPG's Steam rating from a "58 into a 90"
No Rest for the Wicked’s Steam review score has already improved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a mixed debut, No Rest for the Wicked’s director wants to turn the new action-RPG’s Steam approval rating from a 58 to a 90. Ori developer Moon Studios tried something incredibly different to the Metroidvania platformer last week with the launch of No Rest for the Wicked into Steam Early Access.
Apr. 22, 2024
After announcement of another reboot, the original Blair Witch cast are asking for the residual payments they never received
Heather, Josh, and Mike want their dues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Less than two weeks after plans to remake the horror classicThe Blair Witch Projectwere announced, the original movie’s cast has spoken out, stating that if the remake does indeed go ahead, they want residuals. In an open letter to Lionsgate, the stars of The Blair Witch Project, Rei Hance (formerly known as Heather Donahue), Joshua Leonard, and Michael Williams, made three demands in the wake of the film being brought back to life.
Apr. 22, 2024
Alien TV show confirms its place on the franchise timeline as Foundation star joins the cast
Filming is currently underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming Alien TV show has confirmed its place on the franchise’s timeline as it adds another actor to its cast,Deadlinereports. Sandra Yi Sencindiver has also joined the show’s cast as a senior member of the Weyland-Yutani Corporation – she’ll star alongside Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Essie Davis, Timothy Olyphant, and more.
Apr. 22, 2024
All Hades 2 weapons and the best ones to use
Hades 2 will be in early access for a while but Supergiant Games has a loose roadmap for updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are six Hades 2 weapons to unlock and use on your runs, letting you deliver rapid strikes, exploding skulls, or even missile swarms. You can find all these weapons at the Silver Pool in the Crossroads, but you won’t be able to craft or even see some of these weapons until you’ve played a lot ofHades 2.
Apr. 22, 2024
Almost every character to ever appear in X-Men comics is featured on this absolutely massive X-Men #700 variant cover
Can you name every single character on this massive X-Men #700 cover? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men #700 arrives this Junewith a main cover that sums up the Krakoa era. But the mega-milestone issue’s just-revealed variant cover by Scott Koblish goes a step further, summing up the entire 61 year history of Marvel’s merry mutants with a wraparound illustration that features literally hundreds of characters.
Apr. 22, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players struggle with a brutal Major Order, dev says GM Joel secretly helps them out: "Short of handing you the win, there isn't a lot more we can do"
“You weren’t set up to fail, quite the opposite, you were given more of a chance to succeed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2Game Master Joel is on the right side of history, folks. For those pitifully sitting on the sidelines in the war for democracy, there’s a newHelldivers 2 Major Ordertasking soldiers with defending 10 planets against both Terminids and Automatons, and well, I’m gonna level with you folks, it’s not looking great.
Apr. 22, 2024
Atlas director teases influences behind the Jennifer Lopez-led sci-fi movie, from Titanfall to Cast Away
Exclusive: Brad Peyton opens up on Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jennifer Lopez’s new Netflix sci-fi movie Atlaswaslooselyinspired by Titanfall, like many assumedafter the mech suit-filled first trailer debuted onlinea few weeks back. According to director Brad Peyton, though, it’s more “Cast Away in Space” than first-person shooter video game… “Science-fiction is something I’ve been passionate about since I was a kid,” the filmmaker, whose previous works include San Andreas and Rampage, tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday April 25, which features Furiosa on the cover.
Apr. 22, 2024
Boy Kills World review: "A gleefully bonkers blend of The Hunger Games and The Raid"
Bill kills in a Sam Raimi production that’s probably best partnered with a non-anatomical six-pack. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Do the Skarsgård brothers share the same trainer? You have to wonder given Bill Skarsgård’s shredded physique in Moritz Mohr’s gonzo actioner, a muscular morphosis to match his older sibling Alexander’s uber-ripped build inThe Northman.
Apr. 22, 2024
Deadpool 3 trailer features Avengers: Endgame portals, Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine, and the one thing Kevin Feige won't allow in the MCU
The new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine is here - and it’s wild When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine has arrived, and it’s a multiversal mind-bend. “I’m about to lose everything that I’ve ever cared about,” Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) says at the beginning of the new trailer. From there, Wolverine (a returning Hugh Jackman) is brought into the fold to, presumably, help save Wade’s world after failing to save his own - all while teaching him the meaning of being a hero.
Apr. 22, 2024
Denis Villeneuve compares Dune to The Godfather with Paul Atreides being "the Michael Corleone of sci-fi"
“He becomes what he wanted to avoid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dunedirector Denis Villeneuve has drawn comparisons between Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) and another iconic fictional character: The Godfather’s Michael Corleone. “He betrayed her in many ways. But the big thing for Chani is that it’s not about love. It’s about the fact that he becomes the figure that will keep the Fremen in their mental jail,” Villeneuve toldThe New York Times.
Apr. 22, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says they don't talk about previous Doctors on set as "it's more exciting to look forward"
Exclusive: The Doctor Who boss talks the new era of the beloved sci-fi show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who season 1is just around the corner now, and it’s set to launch a brand new era for the beloved sci-fi show. Following quite the entrance in last year’sChristmas specialThe Church on Ruby Road (after debuting, of course, via the show’s first ever bi-generation inThe Giggle), Ncuti Gatwa will take the reins of the TARDIS for his first full season, which will also see the return of Millie Gibson’s companion Ruby Sunday.
Apr. 22, 2024
Exclusive: New Pokemon cards set up powerful combos with huge damage
Dipplin for Applins, just like Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are some weird and wonderful pocket monsters these days (sentient bin bag, anyone?), and we can reveal two new Pokemon cards that immortalize a pair of the strangest but most loveable ones. Unveiled as part of the Scarlet & Violet – Twilight Masquerade expansion preview season, the new Pokemon cards feature apple-dwelling lizard-slugthingApplin and its evolution, Dipplin (which is two Applins sharing one apple).
Apr. 22, 2024
Now that The Witcher 3 has proper mod support, one dev says you "can't complain anymore" that you can't romance the Crones because you can "make it yourself"
With the RPG’s mod editor, the options are endless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3 has always been a popular game to mod, so last yearCD Projekt REDannounced that it’d be leaning into this directly with the release of anofficial PC mod editor. Aplaytest for these modding tools went live on Steam last week, allowing a select number of users to give the editor a go, and one of the game’s quest designers is already challenging modders to create their own romance mod for the Crones of Crookback Bog, which feels rather cursed.
Apr. 22, 2024
Fallout's surge in popularity has reminded everyone of New Vegas' most overpowered mechanic – bisexuality
The bisexual buff is a very real thing in New Vegas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showis doing absolute wonders for the popularity of the post-apocalyptic RPG series, with asignificant uptick in the player counts of the games.This has also led to players new and old discovering and reminiscing about one of Fallout: New Vegas' greatest, and most overpowered mechanics, which makes bisexual people canonically stronger than everyone else.
Apr. 22, 2024
Fortnite Windmill and The Other Windmill: Where to Air Jump
These are the locations to Air Jump at the Windmill or The Other Windmill in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Windmill and The Other Windmill are two very similar looking buildings, as noted by their self-referential names, although they aren’t very close to each other on the battle royale island. If you’re working your way through theFortnite questslinked to the Elements event then you’ll need to Air Jump at one of these locations – after you’ve collected the relevant technique, of course.
Apr. 22, 2024
Future Lord of the Rings games are set to get their own dedicated publisher following parent company Embracer's mass-studio closure amid $2 billion investment collapse
Coffee Stain, Middle-Earth, and Asmodee are all becoming their own entities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lord of the Rings rights holder Middle-Earth Enterprises is set to become its own entity as parent company Embracer Group announces it’s splitting into three separate companies. On April 22, Embracer shared apress releasedetailing its plans to “transform into three standalone publicly listed entities.
Apr. 22, 2024
Helldivers dev reveals who is the bigger threat to Managed Democracy between the Automatons and Terminids: “Yes”
You’ll need to fight both equally (sorry) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer answers which enemy threat is a bigger threat to “Managed Democracy” with a simple answer: “Yes.” Apparently, some Helldivers 2 players have been questioning developer Arrowhead Game Studios of late, asking whether Automatons or Terminids are the “bigger threat to Managed Democracy.” The response from the developer to these questions can be seen below, and it’s a very simple “yes.
Apr. 22, 2024
Henry Cavill's new spy action comedy gets its own Game of Thrones coffee cup moment
A promo still from The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare contains an actual coffee cup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill’s latest pic, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, has been hit with its Game of Thrones Coffee Cup-style error – and by that we mean there’s an actual coffee cup in the shot. One eagle-eyed Reddit usernoticed a coffee cup in a promo still for the new Guy Ritchie film, which sees a 1940s Cavill having a meal aboard a ship.
Apr. 22, 2024
How voxels, pink laser death and a shred of humanity made this breakneck arcade shooter an all-timer
Opinion | Nex Machina was a bullet-hell haven in every stretch of the genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At its heart, Nex Machina is a twin-stick shooter inspired by early ’80s coin-op Robotron 2084. In each compact level, hordes of killer robots charge towards you from all directions, and you blast them to bits before they can get you.
Apr. 22, 2024
I'm stoked to have these rare minis back in the new Warhammer 40K: Darktide board game
Corrupted Guardsmen and some old-school heroes return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A board game based on Warhammer 40K: Darktide is on the way, and it’s bringing some hard-to-find miniatures with it. A key highlight would be the miniatures you’ll use during your campaign. In what I assume is a cost-saving measure, publisher Games Workshop is bringing back older models that are pretty hard to find these days.
Apr. 22, 2024
In a one-in-a-million clip, Helldivers 2 fan-favorite Eagle-1 gets gruesome payback for the safety measures we cut to buff our Stratagems
This takes friendly fire to a whole new level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InHelldivers 2, players should always expect the unexpected. From the ever-looming threat of friendly fire, to potential surprise attacks from Chargers always a very real possibility, things perpetually have a chance of going very wrong, very fast. However, it’s now been discovered in the most gruesome way possible that you can also be attacked by the beloved Eagle-1 pilot, taking friendly fire to the next level.
Apr. 22, 2024
In defense of Nero, the beleaguered soul who might just be the real future of Devil May Cry
Opinion | While he might not have Dante’s instant, easy cool, Nero’s arsenal makes up for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Replacing a beloved protagonist with a younger, less experienced version can be dicey. Raiden’s prominence in Metal Gear Solid 2, with Solid Snake consigned to the background, was reviled by many players, and Devil May Cry 4, with the similarly floppy-haired and comparatively younger Nero spending the first half of the game trying to find and defeat Dante, got a similar reaction.
Apr. 22, 2024
Knuckles review: "A confident trial run for Sonic 3"
At times, Knuckles is a shadow of the Sonic movies. But when it really gets rolling, the Paramount Plus series delivers an earnest and energetic mini-cinematic adventure starring everyone’s favorite echidna and his hapless protege Wade Whipple. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Sonic may be all lightning-fast quips and even quicker action, but the Knuckles spin-off TV show packs a different kind of punch.
Apr. 22, 2024
Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 review: “an FPS mouse that puts comfort first”
The Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2 brings the original classic into the modern era - but not all the way. Yes, it’s got a super speedy response to pretty much anything you can throw at it, as well as satisfying switches to keep you in the game, but you are dropping some key features that have become staples in today’s market. Lightweight but still comfortable Super low click latency
Apr. 22, 2024
Nanoleaf Lines review: “Turns out I do enjoy RGB lighting after all”
Nanoleaf lines make for an excellent RGB lighting solution that looks anything but garish. If you’re into the idea of adding colorful illumination to your space, but can’t vibe with the hash results of cheaper strips, this premium kit is going to check all the boxes. Fantastic RG blacklights Modular design Excellent features Expensive Adhesive not renter-friendly Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Apr. 22, 2024
New set video from The Bear season 3 seemingly confirm the return of a fan-favorite character
Will Poulter’s Luca is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Will Poulter was recently spotted on the set of The Bear season 3 – so it looks like fan-favorite character Luca will be making a comeback in the show’s next installment. Pastry chef Marcus (Lionel Boyce) meets the more experienced Luca during his trip to Copenhagen in the fourth episode ofThe Bear season 2.
Apr. 22, 2024
New Star Wars show is bringing a fan-favorite book character to live-action, but not the version you know
Exclusive: The Acolyte star Rebecca Henderson teases her character Vernestra Rwoh’s introduction to live-action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte takes Star Wars further back than it’s ever been in live-action as we head to the world of the High Republic. However, this doesn’t mean we won’t be seeing any familiar faces in the new series, as Rebecca Henderson tells Total Film about bringing her fan-favorite book character to the screen.
Apr. 22, 2024
New strategy game from legendary RTS devs behind StarCraft, Warcraft, and more has promised a reveal this summer
This will be a “new type of RTS,” according to its developer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new studio made of strategy game veterans, including a StarCraft lead, is gearing up to reveal its fresh take on the RTS genre. As highlighted byVGC, Tencent-owned studio Uncapped Games has released a short documentary that delves into its ambitions to create a “new type of RTS.
Apr. 22, 2024
This martial arts story is finally getting an anime adaptation 39 years after its release – and it's coming to Netflix very soon
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is coming to Netflix very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martial arts series Garōden is finally getting an anime adaptation at Netflix – 39 years after the novels debuted. Netflix’s synopsisfor the series, titled Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf, reads: “On the run from his troubled past, Juzo is forced into competing in a deadly underground fighting tournament.
Apr. 22, 2024
Oh, that's why the Stellar Blade devs were terrified by demo players: one fan's spent "about 60 hours" maxing Eve's skill tree before the action RPG is even out
Turns out Shift Up has a good reason to be concerned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, theStellar Blade devs said they were a bit “scared” by diehard fans who’d already poured dozens of hours into the demo. After seeing one player who spent 60 hours grinding through the demo’s limited content to max out Eve’s skill tree before we could even release ourStellar Blade review, I think I understand why.
Apr. 22, 2024
Palworld patch speeds up egg hatching and banishes a bug that was preventing us from petting certain Pals
This should make egg incubation way less of a grind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newPalworldpatch is here, and it’s fantastic news for anyone who loves hatching baby Pals. From now on, the electric egg incubator hatches eggssignificantlyfaster, which should seriously help speed up the grind. To be exact, in v0.2.3.0, the electric egg incubator hatches eggs one and a half times faster than the usual speed, so it’s going to shave a lot of time off the breeding process in the long run, especially when you consider some eggs can take literal hours to hatch.
Apr. 22, 2024
Pathfinder has 1000 times more character combos than D&D
And you’re still playing a human fighter, huh? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Dungeons & Dragons may be the system that first comes to mind when you think of TTRPGs, plenty of players have jumped ship from D&D 5E and embraced Pathfinder as an alternative. Both are considered among thebest tabletop RPGs, but each has their individual strengths and weaknesses.
Apr. 22, 2024
Scream directors open up on that unexpected cameo in new vampire horror movie Abigail
Exclusive: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett explain why they chose to cast [SPOILER] as the Dracula-esque crimelord Kristof Lazar in the bloodsoaked flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Abigail. If you’ve yet to watch the movie, and you don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! If we had a nickel for every time a Downton Abbey actor appeared (andgot their vampire on) in new bloodsoaked horror-comedyAbigail, we’d have two nickels.
Apr. 22, 2024
Seizing upon Fallout's popularity, New Vegas veterans are luring unsuspecting newcomers to the RPG's most infamous location
Please don’t go to Quarry Junction unprepared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout New Vegas veterans are taking advantage of the RPG’s revived popularity by baiting newcomers to their deaths in the infamous Quarry Junction. Just in case you haven’t been on the internet recently, theFallout TV showis good. It’s so good, in fact, that it’s lead to arevival of the Fallout series at large, prompting thousands upon thousands of brand new players to delve into its various games from over the decades, including Fallout 3 and 4, as well as Obsidian’s spin-off Fallout New Vegas.
Apr. 22, 2024
Sonic 3 producer says it’s going to be a "giant, fun, incredible movie" that "takes a lot from Sonic Adventure 2"
Exclusive | Knuckles showrunner Toby Ascher teases the threequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic 3 producer Toby Ascher has opened up about the upcoming threequel, confirming what many had already suspected: it’s going to “take a lot” from Sonic Adventure 2. According to the producer – who is also showrunner on theKnucklesseries – Sonic 3 is “probably the most exciting thing that we’ve done in the franchise.
Apr. 22, 2024
Stellar Blade’s “uncensored” Japan release sparks controversy as EA exec complains his 2023 game was banned over similar gore
Dead Space was refused a CERO rating unless it altered its gore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An EA developer has criticized the Japanese ratings board over its consistency and vague policies, after it allowed Stellar Blade to release as “uncensored” in Japan. Stellar Blade’s official Twitter account just posted the tweet below, revealing to users that the “same uncensored version” of the action-RPG would be released in all counties, including in Japan.
Apr. 22, 2024
Superman actor auditioned for an MCU role which would have seen him work alongside James Gunn before the DCU
David Corenswet auditioned for a key role in Guardians of the Galaxy 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supermanstar David Corenswet almost worked withJames Gunnlong before the upcomingDCU Chapter One: Gods and Monstersmovie. On Threads, Gunn confirmed that Corenswet had actually auditioned for the role ofAdam WarlockinGuardians of the Galaxy 3before being cast as the newMan of Steel.
Apr. 22, 2024
The cult vampire third-person shooter that nearly bankrupted the small studio that made it is getting a film adaptation from the Transformers producer
El Paso, Elsewhere is getting a film adaptation starring LaKeith Stanfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LaKeith Stanfield is in talks to star in a film adaptation of the cult vampire third-person shooter El Paso, Elsewhere. El Paso, Elsewhere quietly launched in September to positive reviews but ultimately didn’t make much of a splash, especially in one of the busiest and most significantvideo game releasecalendars in recent memory.
Apr. 22, 2024
The cutest Lord of the Rings game yet gets its first trailer, and I immediately want to live in this Hobbit take on a Stardew Valley-like life sim
Tales of the Shire is out later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingStardew Valley-style Lord of the Rings game has finally got its first trailer, and it’s just as magical as we were all hoping. After teasing its release for the last few days, Tales of the Shire’s and developer Wētā Workshop finally gave fans what they’ve been waiting for and released the very first trailer for its upcoming life sim.
Apr. 22, 2024
The Fallout TV show's series rebirth continues as Fallout 4 rivals Helldivers 2, the once-maligned MMO hits new heights, and the planet's biggest mod forum crumbles under pressure
Just another day in the Vault When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Excitement around theFallout TV showcontinues to impact a bevy of Fallout games, despite the show dropping all eight episodes nearly two weeks ago. Much like before, Fallout 4 continues to see the most benefit. As wepreviously reported, the post-apocalyptic RPG doubled its player count to 20,000 concurrent players on Steam shortly after the Amazon Prime show was released.
Apr. 22, 2024
The man behind the Fallout TV show's game-accurate look reveals an explosive Easter egg you may have missed
Exclusive: Howard Cummings talks that shootout scene with Walton Goggins' Ghoul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FalloutTV show production designer Howard Cummings says there’s one combat-related Easter egg you might have missed. “Jonathan Nolan never does things small and he said, ‘Oh yeah, we’re gonna go to distant locations and we’re gonna shoot it on film to give it a technical feel,” Cummings tells GamesRadar+.
Apr. 22, 2024
The Office reboot finally finds its leads in Star Wars and The White Lotus stars
Have we found our new Jim and Pam, or Michael and Jan? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like The Office reboot is full steam ahead as the upcoming series adds the new Star Wars trilogy’s Domhnall Gleeson and The White Lotus star Sabrina Impacciatore to its cast. According toVariety, Gleeson and Impacciatore are now reportedly attached to the project in development at Universal Television.
Apr. 22, 2024
"Even Baldur's Gate 3 became so good because of Early Access," which is why the Dead Cells devs are using the same trick for their roguelike Prince of Persia
“This is not a reskin or a clone” of Dead Cells When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rogue Prince of Persia was a big surprise when its existence first came to light, and developer Evil Empire knows it. The studio is starting a series of community update videos to explain why this game exists and what you expect from it, and the first entry in that series includes some very interesting tidbits.
Apr. 22, 2024
Tom Holland really wants to do another Spider-Man film, but there's a caveat
A sticking point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland has spoken about the long-gestating Spider-Man 4, while also revealing that he’s currently involved in early creative discussions about the new Spider-Man movie. “The simple answer is that I’ll always want to do Spider-Man films. I owe my life and career to Spider-Man. So the simple answer is yes.
Apr. 22, 2024
Valheim's massive new Ashlands update gives the survival RPG its "most challenging biome yet" plus raid-like sieges and new endgame weapons
The Ashlands update is now open for testing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valheim’s"most challenging biome yet" is now available for public testing. TheValheim Ashlands updatelooks like something straight out of Mordor. Fiery landscapes and suffocating smoke billow all around you, making the entire atmosphere look incredibly daunting and threatening. That’s setting the stage for a tough biome pretty perfectly.
Apr. 22, 2024
Walton Goggins’ Fallout character might have actually appeared in the games, at least according to this fan theory
It’s now our new headcanon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout fans have spotted a new similarity between a Fallout: New Vegas character and one of the leads of the TV show, and now we can’t unsee it. Walton Goggins’ The Ghoul isn’t based on any one character in the Fallout franchise, but some viewers have wondered if we may have encountered him before.
Apr. 22, 2024
Fallout mod site says it's like players are downloading Skyrim "twice every second" after Amazon TV series drives fans back to the open-world RPGs
“What we can’t do is provide an infinite/fully scalable solution to meet very large, short-term spikes in site traffic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showhas beendriving fans to the games in numbers we haven’t seen in years, and nobody is feeling the effects more than Nexus Mods. The site is seeing massive spikes in traffic thatadmins are attributing directly to the success of the Amazon Prime series, and a new update offers some fresh insight to the challenge the site is facing.
Apr. 21, 2024
Daisy Ridley thinks filming her new Rey Star Wars movie will feel very weird: "I’m in a very different place"
Exclusive: The Star Wars actor has opened up about her upcoming solo movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley has shared some new insight into herupcoming Star Wars movie, featuring Rey’s return to the big screen. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday April 25, which features Furiosa on the cover, Ridley opened up about going back to the galaxy far, far away.
Apr. 21, 2024
Fallout TV show appears to canonize unofficial map that New Vegas director Josh Sawyer drew 20 years ago for his canceled Fallout TTRPG
The map is hidden in an unassuming weather broadcast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showmay have canonized an unofficial map of the post-apocalyptic United States that was drawn as part of a canceled Fallout TTRPG - by the man who would go on to direct Fallout: New Vegas. In the first episode of the series, a weather forecaster stands in front of a map of the US.
Apr. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 Major Order progress might not be tracked properly as the war systems suffer "a minor outage"
A wrench in the Super Earth systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2troops are currently hammering away at the latest Major Order to successfully defend at least ten planets from both bugs and bots, but all those last-minute, oil-drenched extractions might not contribute to the liberation effort as the game’s systems are now “suffering a minor outage.”
Apr. 21, 2024
Inside Bridge Command, a life-sized starship ready to propel you into space
Interview | Edge magazine boldly goes on a tour of the USC Havock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Owen Kingston is Parabolic Theatre’s artistic director; today, according to the insignia on his jumpsuit, he’s also the captain of the USC Havock. Kingston lays one palm on a scanner and its entrance opens, with that trademark science-fiction swoosh, to reveal the metallic angles of a starship’s access corridor.
Apr. 21, 2024
Marvel's Blade director points to Baldur's Gate 3 studio as an example of the multiplayer "potential" of immersive sims
After Deathloop Dinga Bakaba considers the future of multiplayer imsims When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofMarvel’s Bladesays there’s “some potential” for immersive sims to move towards increased multiplayer possibilities. The key, he explains, is ensuring that multiplayer systems can fit the narrative of the world you’re developing them for. The obvious example he offers there is Deathloop, which featured an optional, asymmetrical multiplayer system.
Apr. 21, 2024
No Rest for the Wicked dev explains that its ARPG is - and isn't - like Dark Souls by giving players the "crazy" moves usually reserved for Soulslike bosses
“Now you can do all these crazy moves” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Rest for the Wicked- a new action RPG from the studio behind Ori and the Blind Forest - both is and isn’t like Dark Souls, according to one developer. Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler recently chatted about the team’s first venture outside the excellent Ori series toEdge Magazinein issue 395, saying the team wanted to “revolutionize the genre” by bringing together “elements that haven’t been brought together like that before, and try to create a new recipe.
Apr. 21, 2024
Two Valheim players spent 1,000 hours building their own RPG inside the survival game
Custom bosses, locations, quests, and NPCs built with the hit game’s tools When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TwoValheimbuilders spent more than a thousand hours over three months to create an entire RPG within the survival hit. YouTubers Ninebyte and Dhakhar joined forces to take on the wildly ambitious project of creating a whole game within a game. In this instance, both creators had the idea of making unique stories, bosses, and more with Valheim’s loveably edge-covered tools.
Apr. 21, 2024
Xenoblade meets Persona RPG smashes Kickstarter goal to get what every game needs (fishing) and says consoles are coming
Runa is chugging past all its stretch goals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Runa is an upcoming turn-based, Japanese-inspired RPG that’s smashed past multiple crowdfunding stretch goals, including the most important one of them all: a promise to add fishing. Runa’s initialKickstartergoal was set at $50,000/€45,000/£38,000. Thecampaign quickly rocketed past that number in just 16 hoursand has raised $141,000/€132,000/£115,000 in development funds with 25 days left until the campaign ends.
Apr. 20, 2024
The $8 Palestinian Relief Bundle includes 370 games, comic books, and TTRPGs normally worth over $1,600
A Short Hike and so many more cool indies join to raise funds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Independent creatives have joined together to form The Palestinian Relief Bundle - which gives you over 300 video games, tabletop manuals, soundtracks, and comic books for just $8 - to raise funds for the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund charity. Highlights from the bundle include A Short Hike, which is a mini-open-world that gives you Breath of the Wild’s free reign in the chillest polygonal island you’ve ever been to.
Apr. 20, 2024
FC 24 TOTS Live tracker guide and full release schedule
Doku, Modric and Bruno Fernandes all appear on the FC 24 TOTS Live tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 TOTS Live tracker is finally complete, with those who invested in Luka Modric celebrating as wildly as Manchester City fans did on the Premier League’s final day. ThisEA Sports FC 24promo saw Modric leap to an OVR of 96, as select players were rewarded for real-life performances.
Apr. 20, 2024
For a moment, Fallout: New Vegas fans thought they'd found evidence of sequel plans, only to find Josh Sawyer's burrito order instead
The ‘FNV2’ notebook isn’t what you think it is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, Fallout: New Vegas fans thought they’d stumbled on lost design notes that featured revealed plans for a sequel to Obsidian’s RPG. Unfortunately, those plans turned out to be little more than meeting notes - as well as director Josh Sawyer’s takeout burrito order.
Apr. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 developer warns we're "intentionally going to lose ground" in this Major Order as both Bots and Bugs want revenge
“It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to hold them all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have served crushing blows to the mechanized Automatons and the space crab Terminids in recent weeks, meaning they both want revenge, as one Arrowhead Studios developer warns that troops are “unlikely” to hold them all off. Super Earth’s colonial project to spread democracy to bots and bugs saw two big victories recently, asHelldivers squashed two billion space crabsin half a day andpushed back the Automatons in the Galactic West.
Apr. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel works to fix "inconsistent" liberation results, but lacking in-game communication tools is the bigger problem
Liberating planets should automatically affect nearby ones, but the system doesn’t “have the functionality yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Liberating planets onHelldivers 2’sgalactic war table should affect other territories linked by invisible supply lines, a system that one dev admits can be “inconsistent,” but that’s not the game’s most pressing issue right now as a lack of in-game communication tools means more casual divers are left out of the loop.
Apr. 20, 2024
Inside Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector, the indie RPG sequel with Mass Effect in its sights
Interview | Edge magazine takes a giant leap into the shifting landscape of the Starward Belt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A decade earlier, Damian Martin had graduated into a recession, with a degree in puppetry. The next few years were spent bouncing between jobs, working on everything from theatre to QA atSega– and in between, doing an awful lot of zero-hours contract work.
Apr. 20, 2024
Mad Max prequel Furiosa was originally developed as an anime spin-off, and has been ready for 15 years
Exclusive: Producer Doug Mitchell tells Total Film that the Max Mad prequel was ready “in a story sense” 15 years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Furiosa may be one of this year’s most hotly anticipated releases, but the wheels started turning on the Mad Max prequel long before even action classic Fury Road roared into cinemas. “So Furiosa was ready, in a story sense, 15 years ago” Doug Mitchell tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday April 25, which features Furiosa on the cover.
Apr. 20, 2024
The Acolyte is a "similar" mystery to Russian Doll’s "spiral of storytelling" – with nods to pretty much every Star Wars era
Exclusive: Leslye Headland talks to Total Film about The Acolyte’s reverence to Star Wars' history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte is the latest in a long line of Star Wars shows set to hitDisneyPlus. but it’s shaping up to beverydifferent to the likes ofThe MandalorianandAhsoka. Set 100 years before the events of The Phantom Menace, it’s set to introduce a new live-action era in a galaxy far, far away, while simultaneously diving into a mystery that takes a similar drip-feed approach to series creator Leslye Headland’s acclaimed time-loop Netflix series Russian Doll.
Apr. 20, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 CEO explains why Larian changed the D&D RPG's release plans to avoid Starfield: "They were the bigger boat"
Swen Vincke says he has “a lot of respect for Bethesda” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s CEO says that he has “a lot of respect for Bethesda,” and that’s why his RPG gave way toStarfieldahead of release last year. Now, Vincke’s spoken on that choice in more detail. Acknowledging that “I have a lot of respect for Bethesda,” he opted for a nautical-themed explanation: “If you’re at sea and a bigger boat passes by, the rule is that you go out of the way for the bigger boat - they were the bigger boat.
Apr. 20, 2024
One of the longest-running series in gaming is back for the 34th entry in 24 years
Nancy Drew gives Call of Duty a run for its money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fictional detective and crossmedia goliath Nancy Drew is back after a five-year hiatus with her 34th game since 2000. From the looks of the trailer below, cybercrimes and beeping tech are now “entwined with medieval legends, alchemy,” and rusted artifacts that the Czech Republic should probably put back.
Apr. 19, 2024
11 days after Nintendo shut down 3DS and Wii U servers, six players are still clinging on in Mario Kart, Splatoon, and Pokemon XY
The final days are not that final When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six final players are clinging onto shut-down servers in fan-favorite 3DS and Wii U games. Nintendo officially shut down servers for 3DS and Wii U games on April 8, meaning popular multiplayer games, such as Kid Icarus Uprising and Animal Crossing New Leaf, lost online functionality forever.
Apr. 19, 2024
14 years later, I'm playing Mass Effect 2 for the first time and loving being a total Renegade
Now Playing | Being a Renegade in ME2 doesn’t make Shepard bad – it makes them badass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being bad has never felt so good. Watching myMass Effect 2FemShep single-handedly zap a Batarian mercenary before smoothly edging past him is all the reassurance I need that the Renegade path holds the superior dialog choices, and I plan on sticking to them for my first ever playthrough.
Apr. 19, 2024
A hundred years of Wolverine and Sabretooth's complicated history are compressed into just 4 pages in this preview of Wolverine #48
Wolverine has to think about his whole life before he fights Sabretooth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wolverine #48 brings part 8 of the Sabretooth War storyline. With just two issues left in both the title and story, which both conclude in May’s Wolverine #50, Logan is healing up in bed after a fight with Sabretooth, who has built a whole army of his own Variants to kill Wolverine and everyone he loves.
Apr. 19, 2024
A massive Spanish Pokemon tournament that starts out with a Stardew Valley-style Nuzlocke was won by an exploding "trash-bird"
This might be the most unique Pokemon tournament out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon has an enormous and thriving competitive scene, but even though many fans might think of the official Video Game Competition (VGC) as the pinnacle of high-level Pokemon gaming, the Pokemon Twitch Cup is arguably much more interesting. The Pokemon Twitch Cup is actually split into two halves, the first being a Nuzlocke challenge which essentially serves to determine which Pokemon each competitor is able to use on their team in the tournament half of the cup.
Apr. 19, 2024
After 10 million sales and record-breaking critical acclaim, Baldur's Gate 3 CEO explains the secret to the RPG's success: "Treat your players as you would like to be treated"
“We had the best marketing campaign in the world, which was our players talking about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3was a runaway success both critically and commercially, and now its CEO has explained his philosophy behind treating the RPG’s ever-growing community. In an interview withGamesIndustry.bizafter Baldur’s Gate 3’srecord-breaking win at the BAFTAs, Swen Vincke was asked how his team went about building momentum for the game, and then maintaining that strong start.
Apr. 19, 2024
After 13 years, Minecraft's most legendary journey to the Far Lands has just passed the final milestone before the end
Far Lands or Bust has hit another massive milestone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In early versions of Minecraft: Java Edition, if you traveled far enough away from the starting position, you’d eventually reach a spot where the terrain generation glitched out and created strange worlds filled with impossible landscapes. The edge of the world became known as the Far Lands, and while the glitches that created those lands were patched out well before the 1.
Apr. 19, 2024
After 7 years of no updates, fans of a beloved anime are devastated after the film adaptation is canceled
Top 10 anime betrayals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film version of the beloved sports anime Yuri on Ice (or, Yuri!!! On Ice, to give it its stylized title) has been canceled, seven years after it was first announced. Yuri on Ice: The Movie: Ice Adolescence has been put on ice permanently due to “various circumstances” (H/TAnime News Network).
Apr. 19, 2024
After last year's source code leak, GTA 5 modders finally have the game running on the Nintendo Switch - but it ain't pretty
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modders have gotten Grand Theft Auto 5 to finally (sort of) run on the Nintendo Switch. Rockstar Games' immortal crime epic has been enhanced on next-gen consolestwiceand ported over to your PC rigs, but despite originally releasing before the Nintendo Switch on less capable hardware,GTA 5has never been playable on the hybrid handheld system.
Apr. 19, 2024
After the Fallout show's success, Diablo boss says the ARPG "could translate very well" to TV: "I definitely think it could work"
Rod Fergusson says Diablo has some “very relatable themes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo franchise boss Rod Fergusson reckons Blizzard’s long-running action-RPG series would make a great TV show. Of course, it seems like everyone in the world right now is talking about Amazon Prime’sFallout TV show, and for good reason. ButWindow Centraldutifully asked Fergusson amid Fallout’s success if he could envision a similar adaptation for Diablo, and Fergusson is all about it.
Apr. 19, 2024
After the original medieval RPG courted controversy over historical accuracy, Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 will feature "a wide range of ethnicities"
“We are trying to depict a realistic, immersive, and believable medieval world that is being reconstructed to the best of our knowledge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Responding to a question fromIGNover whether developer Warhorse Studio’s “debated” philosophy on historical accuracy has changed, spokesperson Tobias Stolz-Zwilling says the following: “The story and plot of KCD has evolved—it’s darker, deeper, and more cinematic, yet also crueler with pivotal decisions and plot twists that challenge the players’s conscience.
Apr. 19, 2024
After years of abandonment, Team Fortress 2 fans rejoice over a patch that grants 25% extra FPS
“We’re so back” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last, the update has “added 64-bit support for Windows/Linux client and server,” which “should include performance improvements for most users.” Upgrading from 32-bit means that Team Fortress 2 will be able to handle more memory, essentially meaning it’ll be able to run better and with a higher frame rate.
Apr. 19, 2024
All Hades 2 characters and gods and what they can do for you
There’s a huge cast of characters in Hades 2, from legendary gods to mythical heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are many Hades 2 characters to speak to, trade with, and get Boons from as you venture through the Crossroads, Underworld, and the Surface. Coming from all corners of Greek mythology,Hades 2sees you entreating powerful Olympian gods, divine beings, and mighty mortals for new combat power-ups, extra abilities, and general help in your efforts.
Apr. 19, 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth are ready to ride eternal in these exclusive new images from Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
A new look at the latest instalment in George Miller’s gonzo action series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In just over a month Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga will roar into cinemas. A prequel to modern action classic Mad Max: Fury Road, the film sees Anya Taylor-Joy take the wheel from Charlize Theron as a younger Furiosa, who’s thrust into a life of mechanical mayhem after being abducted from her home as a girl.
Apr. 19, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail benchmark turns some of the MMO's players into cursed beings with "lifeless" eyes, Yoshi-P apologizes and promises a new one
Noaki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida is sorry about all that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail benchmark is here, givingMMO fans a glimpse into what their characters will look likeafter the graphical update in patch 7.0. While plenty are rather pleased about their Warrior of Lights glow-ups, some have been leftlooking worse for wear. But fret not, director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida says that’s because some issues are at play that can be solved with a new and improved benchmark you’ll get soon.
Apr. 19, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 leads feel "closure" after the RPG's victory lap: "I'm crazy hyped about what's next but it's going to take a while"
Larian Studios is full steam ahead on its non-D&D era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3team has expressed a feeling of “closure” after the juggernaut game completed its victory lap. Baldur’s Gate 3 had been quietly bubbling away in early access for years, before launching to massive commercial and critical success. The RPG threequel unexpectedly becameone of the best-selling hits of last year, and just recently, its record-breaking status reached new heights as itwon all five major Game of the Year awards.
Apr. 19, 2024
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's July 2024 solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC is diving into the middle of summer with its now fully revealed July solicitations, which kick off thebig DC summer event Absolute Power, and a whole lot more. Speaking of Absolute Power, in that major crossover event, which brings in Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and most of the DC Universe, Amanda Waller will team-up with the Brainiac Queen and Batman enemy Failsafe to steal the powers of all the metahumans on Earth.
Apr. 19, 2024
Botany Manor is a beautiful puzzle game about making flowers bloom in the most unexpected ways possible
Indie Spotlight | It’s much more complicated than you’d expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The gatehouse bell is ringing again in Botany Manor, the music swelling with the anticipation of you running all the way there through manicured gardens and beautiful Somerset stone walls to see what’s been delivered. It’s usually a key to a new part of the house, although it’s probably better if you don’t question why your family has locked off parts of your house until you’ve grown certain plants or discovered a set clue, Metroidvania-style.
Apr. 19, 2024
Doom 2 speedrunner breaks an 'impossible' 26-year record by completing the FPS's first level in just 4 seconds
The original runner is Doomed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Doom speedrunning community has been turned upside down recently after a 26-year-old world record was beaten by just one second. As detailed inthis videoby Karl Jobst, Doom’s oldest speedrunning world record was finally beaten earlier this month. Back in 1998, a speedrunner known as Thomas Pilger managed to set not only the world record for Doom’s first level ‘Hangar’ but also the opening level of Doom 2, ‘Entryway.
Apr. 19, 2024
Eiyuden Chronicle Hundred Heroes is getting a sequel despite the passing of the throwback JRPG's director and studio co-founder
Yoshitaka Murayama passed away earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes will receive a sequel, despite the passing of its director and studio co-founder. Yoshitaka Murayama sadly passed away in February, before Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes could launch later this month in April. The developer was responsible for the beloved precursor series Suikoden, which Eiyuden Chronicle is deliberately aping in its design, and co-founded Rabbit and Bear Studios specifically to make the new RPG.
Apr. 19, 2024
Fallout 4 devs have "worked to minimize" the number of mods that the new update breaks
The update arrives next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 4’s developer is working to minimize the impact of its big new-gen update on existing mods. Last week, Bethesda announcedFallout 4’s new-gen upgrade would be launching later this monthon April 25, nearly a full decade after the RPG originally released. The overhaul boasts 60FPS mod support for those on consoles, but players on PC were worried that the update would severely mess with, and possibly even break, some existing community mods.
Apr. 19, 2024
Fallout co-creator weighs in on the TV show's lore controversies and says maybe the games are wrong
Overall, Tim Cain says “I liked it and I can’t wait for a season 2” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Cain, who led the creation of the original Fallout game, has given a quick review of theFallout TV show. In short, Cain says “I like this show. I like it a lot.” And he’s not particularly bothered by the lore controversies, either.
Apr. 19, 2024
Fallout fans have spotted an Easter egg that proves the show's unbelievable attention to detail – and it involves the original 1997 RPG
The classic Fallout 10mm pistol is in the TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showhas already proven its gamer cred on multiple occasions, from the final “war never changes” linethat confused Walton Gogginsto the Prime Video series’possible ties to Fallout 4’s canon ending. Now, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted something that harkens all the way back to Interplay’s original 1997 RPG.
Apr. 19, 2024
Fallout TV show production designer explains why they made a big last-minute change to the episode 1 ending, and shares shooting plans for season 2
Exclusive: Howard Cummings talks creating California and heading off to New Vegas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning:Falloutseason one spoilers ahead! Prime Video’s live-action TV adaptation of Fallout is both stunning and game-accurate – and production designer Howard Cummings says it was a team effort to make those seemingly impossible ideas come to life.The series has been renewed for a second season, which will likely adaptNew Vegasas its central location.
Apr. 19, 2024
Fallout TV show stars break down the big season finale mysteries and how they might set up Fallout season 2: "We need it to be revealed"
Exclusive: Fallout stars Moises Arias and Sarita Choudhury talk what’s next for their characters in season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Major Fallout season one spoilers ahead! Falloutstars Moises Arias and Sarita Choudhury know that viewers have a lot of questions…and so do they. Though Lee Moldaver (Choudhury) enters the show as a villain, we slowly learn that she kidnapped Hank MacLean (Kyle MacLachlan) with the best intentions (because uh, it turns out Hank is pretty far from being Father of the Year).
Apr. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's writer once resisted finishing where the original JRPG's tragic twist occurs, preferring a point that could have led to a much shorter game
Aerith’s fate could have been a question mark for many more years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthcould have rolled credits much sooner in the story if the game’s writer stuck to his original idea. Tidbits from the bulky Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth explainer book continue to trickle outside of Japan as developer interviews get unofficial translations.
Apr. 19, 2024
Zendaya's new movie from Call Me By Your Name director doesn't need sex scenes to make it the sexiest film of the year
Big Screen Spotlight | In Challengers, the latest movie from director Luca Guadagnino, sex and power play out on the tennis court rather than in the bedroom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie is just as much about tennis as it is about the love triangle between its three key players – Tashi (Zendaya), Art (West Side Story’s Mike Faist), and Patrick (The Crown’s Josh O’Connor) – and it’s on the tennis court rather than in the bedroom that the trio’s passions and betrayals play out.
Apr. 19, 2024
Former Blizzard president and Diablo co-leader says new ARPG from Ori devs is "exactly where the ARPG genre needs to go to stay relevant"
He praised the ARPG’s “bold direction” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moon Studios may be known for its hit Metroidvania games, but its new action RPG, No Rest for the Wicked, is now available in early access, and former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra believes its “bold direction” is what the genre needs to “stay relevant.” No Rest for the Wicked is quite a departure from Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, and boasts some noticeable Diablo-esque vibes.
Apr. 19, 2024
Frostpunk 2's beta hides a terrible scenario where all of the city-builder's factions "go to war," but so far no one's found it
So far, so good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can do so badly in Frostpunk 2 that every in-game faction will go to war against one another, but mercifully, its developer hasn’t seen anyone stumble upon the scenario just yet. Frostpunk 2 is in its closed beta phase right now, ahead of its launch later this year. Developer 11 Bit Studios just took to Twitter to reveal that there’s a scenario in the city-builder where every in-game faction can start fighting each other in all-out war, but right now at least, it doesn’t look like anyone’s uncovered the terrible situation for themselves.
Apr. 19, 2024
Furiosa's Chris Hemsworth journaled as Mad Max villain Dementus to help get him into character
Exclusive: The Marvel star opens up about the unusual advice director George Miller gave him on the set of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Hemsworth has revealed the unusual advice Furiosa director George Miller gave him to help him get into the headspace of villain Dementus. “George suggested to me to journal as the character, which I hadn’t done before,” the Marvel star tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday April 25, which features the Mad Max: Fury Road prequel on the cover.
Apr. 19, 2024
Hades 2 devs ask fans not to share datamined content so that roguelike fans still have some surprises in store for early access
Some content found in the technical test’s files wasn’t meant to be revealed yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2’s technical test is here, and even though only a select number of players are being allowed in, social media timelines everywhere are already flooded with excited fans enthusiastically sharing screenshots of the roguelike sequel and its beloved Greek gods.
Apr. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 fan dreams up in-depth Assault missions pitch that the game's director calls "crazy similar to a prototype objective from some years back"
But he didn’t share why it didn’t make the final cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s creative director has responded to a fan-made pitch for some new objectives that could be added to the popular third-person shooter, and it turns out that developer Arrowhead already tried out a very similar idea years ago. One Helldivers 2 fan account on Twitter recently shared a mock-up concept of what assault missions could look like if they were added to the game, to deliver sweet liberty straight to the doorsteps of the Terminids and Automatons.
Apr. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 players think they've squished 2 billion Terminids in 12 hours, but some are worried the latest Major Order was tracking kills wrong
Was the tracking data flawed? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newHelldivers 2 Major Orderwas smashed through in under a day, but some players are concerned the game wasn’t tracking Terminid kills correctly. Yesterday,Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead issued a new Major Order to slay two billion Terminidsin right around six days - and players got off to a flying start, squashing 100 million of them in an hour.
Apr. 19, 2024
Henry Cavill seemingly references his Black Adam cameo and subsequent Superman exit: "Turns out, I don't have much luck with post-credits scenes"
The former Superman actor made a tongue-in-cheek reference to his time in the DCEU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Turns out, I don’t have much luck with post-credit scenes,” Cavill said (viaBusiness Insider). “So, I may give up on those.” “I just had a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, and it’s sad news, everyone,“he wrote on Instagram.
Apr. 19, 2024
How to kill 50 enemies with the Autocannon in Helldivers 2
The Helldivers 2 Autocannon is a solid and versatile weapon against almost all enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To kill 50 enemies with the Autocannon in Helldivers 2 for the Personal Order, you’ll need to take advantage of its range and explosive power. If you haven’t got this weapons yet then you’ll need 7,000 Requisition Slips to unlock it once you reach level 10 inHelldivers 2.
Apr. 19, 2024
How to stop a teenage girl from playing Warhammer
A journey with wargames in two visits to the Warhammer store When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being a woman who plays Warhammer can suck. This isn’t news, of course.At least as a woman playing video games, you can mostly cross enemy lines without a hitch, even if you play online multiplayer. After all, disguising your gender can be as simple as turning off your mic and resisting the deep-seated urge to play a healer (I’m joking… mostly).
Apr. 19, 2024
I've not stopped thinking about this open-world dress-up game from a former Breath of the Wild dev for 2 years, and now it finally has a playtest
The gorgeous Infinity Nikki is getting closer to release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thestunning open-world dress-up gameI covered a little under two years ago has finally announced an offline playtest, and I can’t wait to see more of it. Now, on April 19, we’ve had a substantial update. As revealed via the Infinity Nikki English language Twitter account, playtests for the game are set to begin in “mid-May” and those excited to experience Infinity Nikki can sign up today.
Apr. 19, 2024
Idris Elba addresses Keanu Reeves' reported Sonic 3 casting in the most Knuckles way possible
The Knuckles actor guards Sonic 3’s biggest secrets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If youbelieve the reports, Keanu Reeves is playing Shadow the Hedgehog in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. As of right now, however, we’ve had no official announcement – and Knuckles actor Idris Elba is mirroring the echidna’s guarded personality by protecting the threequel’s biggest gem of a secret.
Apr. 19, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is twice as big as the first game, has revamped combat "to make it more accessible," but stays "true to the core RPG experience"
The long-awaited sequel has 5 hours of cutscenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the uninitiated, the first Kingdom Come: Deliverance has all the makings of a cult classic RPG: rough around the edges and a tad over-ambitious with complex, challenging systems and a janky realism in its worldbuilding, but clearly lovingly made and deeply fascinating. It’s billed as a true-blue RPG with a classless leveling system, customizable skills, and a branching dialogue system that impacts the player’s stats and abilities.
Apr. 19, 2024
KTC G27P6 review: “I can’t get over how good this cheaper OLED monitor is”
The KTC G27P6 is proof that smaller brands can make exceptional screens, and its 27-inch OLED gaming monitor is fantastic value for money. Not only does it boast the same 240Hz LG panel as more expensive models by big companies, but extras like KVM abilities and even built-in speakers help this cheaper Amazon option stand out from the crowd. Excellent price Great LG OLED panel Speedy 240Hz refresh rate KVM abilities
Apr. 19, 2024
Mad Max prequel Furiosa has a 15-minute action sequence that took 200 stunt people 78 days to shoot – and it's "very important" for understanding Anya Taylor-Joy's character
Exclusive: Anya Taylor-Joy and George Miller’s producing partner detail Furiosa’s epic action scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film “has one 15-minute sequence which took us 78 days to shoot”, with close to 200 stunt people working on it daily, director George Miller’s producing partner Doug Mitchell tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, April 25, which features Furiosa on the cover.
Apr. 19, 2024
Make me jealous and grab this Samsung S90C OLED TV for under £1,000
A better than Black Friday QD-OLED deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve had to talk myself out of buying theSamsungS90C a few times, but it feels like the OLED TV is now taunting me. You can now pick up this exceptional 55-inch 144Hz display for under £1,000 in the UK, which is worthwhile if you value living room performance or want to unlock the full potential of your PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Apr. 19, 2024
Marvel merchandise might have just released a big Captain America 4 spoiler about Red Hulk
New Marvel merchandise might have revealed something huge about Captain America 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not much is known about Captain America: Brave New World just yet, but it looks like some merchandise might have revealed a major plot detail about the upcoming MCU movie. Harrison Ford features in theMarvel Phase 5movie as Thunderbolt Ross, who is now the President of the United States.
Apr. 19, 2024
Marvel's new mega-capitalist Thor shows the worst case scenario of what corporate superhero comics can be
But does the satire hold weight in an actual corporate superhero comic? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. April 17’s Roxxon Presents: Thor #1 is a tongue-in-cheek satire that offers up an exacting look at what the absolute worst case scenario of corporate comics can be, with the evil Roxxon Corporation, led by the vicious minotaur Dario Agger and powered by the Asgardian villain the Enchantress, havingbought and warped all of Thor’s adventures into the corporate synergy comicto end all corporate synergy comics.
Apr. 19, 2024
Medici board game review: "Friendly competition"
Medici is the rare game with enough strategy to satisfy serious board game enthusiasts but mechanics simple enough to teach casual players. Its competitive auctions and card counting works best with a full table of six players, offering a fast and streamlined experience that’s lacking in the more confrontational and luck-based smaller games. Easy to teach, providing an introduction to auction games Gameplay is very fast and dynamic A great option for six players
Apr. 19, 2024
Michael Douglas had a big idea for how he wanted Hank Pym to die in Ant-Man 3
Michael Douglas wanted a fantastical death for Hank Pym When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniastar Michael Douglas wanted to be killed off in the Marvel movie – and he even had an idea of how he wanted his character to go out. “This actually was my request for the third one,” Douglas said on The View (viaEntertainment Weekly).
Apr. 19, 2024
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction gets a Cowboy Bebop crossover, but it’s maybe not in the way you’d hope
This MTG x Cowboy Bebop collab is a real big score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction release is finally upon us, but that doesn’t mean the hype train has died down just yet. As revealed today on the TCG’s official Japanese Twitter page, there’s even more treasure in the Fomori vaults of Thunder Junction than we initially thought.
Apr. 19, 2024
My Adventures with Superman season 2 debuts first look footage and teases a mysterious new character
“There is another like you…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adult Swim has released a brief first look at footage fromMy Adventures with Supermanseason 2. The hit DC animated series debuted last year and focuses on the twenty-somethingSupermanas he gets to know Lois Lane and their mutual friend Jimmy Olsen. In the new footage, Kal-El has a visitation from the hologram of his father Jor-El, who comes with an ominous message: “There is another like you… we are running out of time.
Apr. 19, 2024
New Dragon's Dogma 2 patch is nerfing the RPG's divisive Dragonsplague by making it easier to recognize before it's too late
Not everyone likes the change, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new update forDragon’s Dogma 2will effectively nerf the dreaded Dragonsplague disease, which has been a headache for players since launch. The disease can wreck towns and even cities, killing off scores of characters if the player lets it spread through to the point of lethal infection in their Pawns.
Apr. 19, 2024
New Star Wars show The Acolyte is a "prequel to the prequels," with a modern sensibility too
Exclusive: The Acolyte star Amandla Stenberg talks the show’s “contemporary” and prequel-inspired sensibilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte is the next live-action Star Wars show to hit our screens, and it looks like something very different for the galaxy far, far away. For one thing, it’s set in the High Republic era, which has never been depicted in live-action before.
Apr. 19, 2024
Rebel Moon Part 2 ending explained: your biggest questions answered about the Zack Snyder Netflix movie
We break down the ending of Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver has one explosive ending. Below, we’ve broken down the details of the movie’s biggest reveals and exactly what goes down in the finale, so you can get up to speed on everything that happened at a glance.
Apr. 19, 2024
Rebel Moon Part Two – The Scargiver review: "Zack Snyder’s sci-fi epic stumbles towards the finish line"
Snyder’s sci-fi epic stumbles towards the finish line with an underwhelming Part Two that feels more like a Part One-And-A-Half. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Say what you like aboutRebel Moon Part One: A Child Of Fire(and Lord knows the critics did…), but at least it had a variety of galactic locations and striking set pieces.
Apr. 19, 2024
Riding the success of the Fallout TV show, Fallout 76 teases a hugely popular "newly expanded map" in its next update
It’s already going down a hit with players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 76 has a Public Test Server for a forthcoming update, and everyone’s very excited about its “newly expanded map.” The Skyline Valley update for Fallout 76 is still going through the testing phases, and so Bethesda has opened up a PTR for players to try out the update before it eventually goes live in full.
Apr. 19, 2024
Scientist analyzes Mario Kart 8's 703,560 possible builds to create a formula that picks the best racer for you
There are builds that are mathematically optimized, but it all depends on your playstyle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A data scientist has developed a tool to determine which Mario Kart 8 racer and build, out of every possible customization option, is statistically the best one for your playstyle. Well, analyzing those 25,000-odd Mario Kart 8 builds, Mayerowitz then used the Pareto efficiency model, a popular concept in economics named after the Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto, to develop a tool that helps you find the right one “given your play style and skills.
Apr. 19, 2024
Skyrim speedrunner breaks 3-year-old record by leveling from 0 to 80 and killing the RPG's infamous Ebony Warrior in just under 12 minutes
Hitting level 80 as quickly as possible is the crux of this speedrun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After more than three years, aSkyrimspeedrunner has figured out how to kill the infamous Ebony Warrior in a new world record-setting run, and they think they can push the envelope even further. The Ebony Warrior is a fearsome foe in Skyrim, designed to test players in battle with super-heavy armor and punishing attack power to match.
Apr. 19, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn thinks Fantastic Four will break the MCU's superhero fatigue
“We want to get this right.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Fourstar Joseph Quinn isn’t worried about the upcoming movie being affected by superhero fatigue, but feels confident in the movie, saying it’s “brilliant.” “I think that with the story of the Fantastic Four, it feels like we want to get this right,” Quinn said in a recent interview withVariety, “There are aspects of it that are very different to other Marvel films.
Apr. 19, 2024
Super Mario Maker fans got to say goodbye to their game, but Sony just unceremoniously pulled the plug on LittleBigPlanet and 16 years of community creations
The temporary shutdown is now permanent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a bad time to enjoy platformers built on community level creations, as LittleBigPlanet 3 servers have shut down just a week aftersupport for Wii U servers and Super Mario Maker were killed. But while Nintendo fans got to say goodbye to their game, the death of LittleBigPlanet came as a sudden shock.
Apr. 19, 2024
The 32 greatest Jackie Chan movie moments
He’s fought with ladders, Lego, fans, and sans clothes and shoes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though Chan exudes masculine toughness, he is also a comedian who isn’t above getting people laughing at his expense. In fact, that’s one of his staple features. In many of Chan’s greatest moments, he is usually the underdog operating at a disadvantage. The thrill of his work is watching Chan’s characters overcome novel obstacles.
Apr. 19, 2024
The best D&D module right now isn't even on D&D Beyond, and it was written by the creator of Baldur's Gate
Opinion | You should absolutely be playing the sequel to Descent into Avernus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve said here before thatBaldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernusranks among one of the best D&D 5e modules out there right now; a frenetic, bombastic adventure that drags players down to the Nine Hells of Baator in the hope of saving a lost city, a fallen angel, and more besides.
Apr. 19, 2024
The director of Sims competitor Life By You says players can monetize their future mods: "You don't owe us a dime"
Rod Humble is happy for Life By You players to make mods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcoming Sims competitorLife By Youhas said that players are free to create and monetize their future mods. In an interview withPC Gamer, Rod Humble - director of Life By You and manager atParadox Interactive- has given players the green light to monetize any mods they make once the developer’s life sim rolls out in a couple of months.
Apr. 19, 2024
The Fallout TV show made me finally go back to New Vegas after over 10 years
Opinion | War never changes, but my outlook has When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to open-world RPGs, I have a problem with binging. I absolutely absorb as much as I possibly can until I can no more, and then I want nothing to do with it for a very, very long time. I’ve repeated this model with every modern Fallout game, in part because my literal job at the time entirely hinged on Fallout, and yet somehow the newFallout TV showhas convinced me to do something I’d thought I would never do again.
Apr. 19, 2024
The most metal tabletop RPG gets new, equally rad action figures
Mork Borg action figures are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grimdark tabletop RPG Mork Borg is about to get some equally metal-as-hell action figures. Developed by Severed Toys and available to back soonvia Kickstarter, these gritty collectibles recreate a skeletal monster seen on the Mork Borg rulebook’s cover. Actually, there arefourversions of this ‘Dread Risen’ - the standard edition, Blood Drenched, Glow-in-the-Dark, and Cursed (Fully Blacked Out edition).
Apr. 19, 2024
Two of Netflix's best shows, including Squid Game season 2, get a shorter 2024 release window
Season 2 of The Night Agent is also set to release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed the news during the company’s first-quarter earnings call, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter. Sarandos promised that viewers will see a long list of anticipated titles land on the platform during the last six months of the year.
Apr. 19, 2024
Visions of Mana isn't getting co-op at launch, but the JRPG's producer doesn't rule out multiplayer "in the future"
The original Secrets of Mana included the feature in 1993 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana won’t include a multiplayer mode like its predecessors at launch, but the game’s producer has toyed with the idea of reintroducing co-op to the series “in the future.” Visions of Mana aims to be areturn to formfor the long-running Mana series after the mainline entries went on hiatus in 2006.
Apr. 19, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom players spent 870 hours completing every shrine and exploring the entirety of Hyrule to create eerily beautiful footprint map
The map of Hyrule has never looked prettier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has shown a look at their map after spending 870 hours exploring the entire game and completing every shrine. In a recent post, Twitter user NightGames834 shared “the footprints of about 870 hours of walking aiming to complete all the shrines and explore all the areas.
Apr. 19, 2024
Five years after its announcement, The Wolf Among Us 2 is still "in production" and gets four new screenshots
Could the sequel be closer than we think? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after it was first announced, The Wolf Among Us 2 is “now in production” at Telltale, and here are four new screenshots to prove it. On April 19, The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley shared the screenshots below with the caption: “New images from The Wolf Among Us 2, now in production.
Apr. 18, 2024
1 month later, one of Square Enix's best recent JRPGs is finally back on Nintendo Switch after mystery vanishing
Octopath Traveler is back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A month after it mysteriously vanished from the Nintendo Switch eShop,Square Enix’s Octopath Traveler is finally back and available for digital purchase on the console once again. Last month, near the beginning of March, we reported thatOctopath Traveler had vanished from the eShopfor no discernible reason. It took Square Enix around a week to notify fans that it was working to get the RPG back on the eShop, but the publisher never provided a reason for why it had inexplicably disappeared from the digital storefront in the first place.
Apr. 18, 2024
20 years later, I'm rediscovering the best PS2-era Sims spinoff and now I don't even need The Sims 5
Now Playing | If there’s one Sims-adjacent game that needs to make a comeback, it’s The Urbz When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Urbz made me want to become a body piercer at the tender age of nine. Who could blame me, though, when the grungy attitude of Urbzville represented everything Pleasantview was not? Urbz and legend Meet the Sims 4 modder who went from styling hair to styling mermaids, vampires, and werewolves for a living,
Apr. 18, 2024
21 years after its release, Oldboy director is working on an English language TV remake of the cult classic
Oldboy is getting remade… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Director Park Chan-wook is currently working on another English language reimagining of his cult classic flick Oldboy, despite the last Hollywood remake flopping. The TV remake will retell the riveting story of one man’s desperation and fight for answers first brought to the screen in the beloved early ‘00s movie, which was based on a popular ‘90s manga series titled Old Boy.
Apr. 18, 2024
After leaving D&D behind, Baldur's Gate 3 dev confirms its next two projects are original IP, which could be good news for fans of its long-running RPG series
Could Larian be working on a new Divinity game? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios is working on two new projects that will both be original IP. Larian announced that it wouldn’t be making Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC or Baldur’s Gate 4in March, saying it was going to “start making a new thing.” We still don’t know what that new thing is, but we know now that there’s two of them, after some confusing comments last month aboutlaying the groundwork for a “very big RPG that will dwarf them all.
Apr. 18, 2024
After slowing the Automaton invasion, Helldivers 2's next Major Order asks players to squash 2 billion Terminids - and 100 million of them died in the first hour
No biggie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestHelldivers 2 Major Orderis live, and it simply tasks Super Earth’s soldiers with squishing two billion Terminids in right around six days. Today, April 18, Arrowhead initiated a new phase ofHelldivers 2’s ongoing Galactic War - tasking players with eliminating two billion Terminids throughout the whole world. That might sound like a staggering number, but Super Earth’s finest have been given a whopping six days in which to accomplish the task.
Apr. 18, 2024
Alien RPG Building Better Worlds review: "Carrying on the quiet momentum of one of the best TTRPGs out there"
Building Better Worlds is a stalwart addition to an already great RPG system. At its worst, it leans a little too hard on the science over the fiction, but quickly shakes off the more tedious bits to lean into developing exciting new mechanics, monsters, and missions alike. Artwork continues to be spellbinding New monsters and missions demonstrate an unending well of creativity Campaign provides a good balance of freedom over direction
Apr. 18, 2024
Before it can even launch, Steam's most-anticipated city-builder is forced to patch an economy-busting 'exploit' by hard-nerfing sheep
Baa-d news for the wool fans Manor Lords When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Steam’s most-anticipated city-builder says he had to nerf sheep at the last minute to prevent crippling economy exploits. Manor Lordsis due to release next week. The medieval city-builder is on an incredible trajectory, having recently topped2.5 million wishliststo become themost-wishlisted game on Steam(despite its solo dev’s girlfriendpredicting it would only garner a fraction of that attention).
Apr. 18, 2024
Arborea review: "Fascinating interplay"
For fans of heavyweight strategy board games, Arborea will be right on the money. Although it leans into the worker placement trappings you may have seen before, a few twists have been added to keep veterans on their toes. Yes, it lacks narrative behind its mechanics and that vibrant art style is divisive… but its tactical depth and replayability are undeniable. Shared placement and resource tracks provide lots of positive player interaction
Apr. 18, 2024
As Helldivers 2 fans call for bug fixes over new content, director apologizes "for the sloppy mistakes we've made as of recent" and knows "we can do better as a studio"
“We are calibrating our efforts of fixing VS new stuff” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s popularity is still sky-high, but more and more demands have been flooding in lately for developer Arrowhead to put a greater focus on squashing bugs rather than adding new content, something which the devs have pointed out isn’t exactly straightforward. It’s rather ironic, really, given the game’s massive focus on killing democracy-hating bugs.
Apr. 18, 2024
As the Fallout TV Show sends fans to Bethesda games in droves, Fallout New Vegas director says give the RPG's much-maligned card game another go as it's "not that hard"
Josh Sawyer wants more of us to play Caravan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the success of theFallout TV show, the director of Fallout New Vegas is encouraging fans to give its much-maligned card game another try. Earlier this week, Josh Sawyer, who worked as project director and lead designer on Fallout: New Vegas, replied to a Twitter user who was poking fun at the game’s card game, Caravan.
Apr. 18, 2024
Ayaneo Mini PC AM02 review: “I’ve never been this hyped for a low-spec rig”
Great price Stylish NES-style design Fantastic compact performance 4-inch screen built-in Some screen features yet to roll out Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Yet, taking this new mini PC for a test run quickly revealed that it is capable of handling new games in a similar way to thebest gaming handhelds, and that’s an incredible feat.
Apr. 18, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 7 will add "improved evil endings" even if you're not playing Dark Urge, and cross-play and photo mode are on their way too
There’ll even be new cutscenes with entirely new music for those endings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Patch 7 is in the works, and it sounds like it’s going big on evil endings for the game, even if you aren’t playing as the Dark Urge. Turning to the future though, the Steam post dishes out lots of details for the forthcoming Patch 7 for Baldur’s Gate 3.
Apr. 18, 2024
Andrew Garfield or Miles Teller could take on the role of Jesus in Martin Scorsese's next movie
Scorsese’s adaptation of A Life of Jesus starts filming this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Scorsese is looking to cast Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller in his upcoming Jesus movie,Varietyreports. The movie, which is expected to start filming later this year, will be based on A Life of Jesus, the 1973 novel by Shūsaku Endō. It’s still unclear whether Garfield or Teller will be playing the titular figure.
Apr. 18, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2's first DLC went down so badly it's free now, and the city builder devs have delayed the next expansion to focus on fixing everything else
Everyone who bought the DLC will soon be offered compensation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2isstillhaving a very rough time, to the point where every player who bought the recent Beach Properties DLC will soon be offered compensation, and its devs are delaying the Bridges and Ports Expansion as well as the console release of the base game.
Apr. 18, 2024
City-builder dev tempers expectations for anticipated new game by reminding fans it's not an RPG, RTS, map game, or a Total War competitor
These are all the things that Manor Lords is not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is launching into Early Access next week, and as the milestone approaches, its developer is taking a moment to remind fans what the game isn’t. Yes, it’s a slightly inexplicable way of celebrating the imminent launch milestone, but Manor Lords developer Slavic Magic clearly feels the need to get ahead of expectations for the new game.
Apr. 18, 2024
DC's massive summer event Absolute Power sees Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more take on a "Trinity of Evil" led by Amanda Waller
DC have unveiled full details of the upcoming epic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new DC summer event on the way - one that will have far-reaching ramifications for the heroes of the DC universe.As previously reported, Absolute Power is set to unite a “trinity of evil” - three villains who are dedicated to eliminating the world’s metahumans.
Apr. 18, 2024
Diablo 4's Season 4 PTR didn't reveal everything; Blizzard teases there are "still a few small items" to reveal that "will round out the season"
Expect to learn all about it in an upcoming developer stream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out theDiablo 4team didn’t quite bring everything to bear in Season 4’s Public Test Realm, as there are “a few small” extra items to come at launch. Reflecting on the PTR that’s since closed, global community development director Adam Fletcher thanks the community for getting involved and assures that the team has been combing through feedback so that they may implement it for Season 4.
Apr. 18, 2024
Die creators Kieron Gillen and Stephanie Hans' new original graphic novel is a cross between The Walking Dead and The Iron Giant
We Called Them Giants is published by Image this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wicked + The Divine writer Kieron Gillenis re-teaming with hisDie collaborator Stephanie Hansfor a new one-off graphic novel from Image. Although details of the project are slim so far, We Called Them Giants is a post-apocalyptic story that follows a woman named Lori who wakes up in a world she doesn’t understand and - according to Image’s statement about the new book - must “scrape by in the ruins of civilization, nearly starving, hiding from gangs when… They arrive.
Apr. 18, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 guide to help you live the Arisen life
Pawn off the work to us so we can help you on your quest with our Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using our Dragon’s Dogma 2 guide, you’ll find help for many different aspects of the massive action RPG, helping you complete your Arisen’s journey. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s complexity and freedom make it an interesting game to play but can also make it really overwhelming to get into – some quests require thorough exploration with easy-to-miss steps, and knowing how best to fight enemies or manage your Pawns can be tricky.
Apr. 18, 2024
Edge 397 explores UFO 50, Spelunky dev Mossmouth’s ambitious mission to build 50 games for a fictional retro console
“Who knew it would take so long to make 50 games? Who could have possibly guessed?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a maxim in game development that every project is always six months from being finished. Multiply that by 50, and you can understand why UFO 50 has been so long in the making. But finally this compendium of ’80s-styled games – designed around the specifications of a console that never existed – is almost ready for launch.
Apr. 18, 2024
Even though it's not Baldur's Gate 4, Larian's next RPG "will be our best work ever" says 'excited' Baldur's Gate 3 director
“It’s hype because it really looks and feels good” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3CEO Swen Vincke has issued a new statement about developer Larian Studio’s next RPG, promising that it could be “our best work ever.” In a message viaSteam, Larian reiterated that it hadno plans to work on Baldur’s Gate 4, and had scrapped early efforts forBaldur’s Gate 3 DLC.
Apr. 18, 2024
Everyone liked that: Fallout TV show renewed for season 2 at Amazon
Fallout season 2 is a go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout season 2is officially a go at Amazon Prime. Just a week after its explosive premiere on Amazon Prime, the acclaimedFallout TV showhas been renewed for a second season. Fallout’s season 1 finale sets up a second season,but ultimately the bigwigs at Amazon are the ones who decide whether to invest in one.
Apr. 18, 2024
Zack Snyder says Tom Cruise wanted to play this surprising Watchmen character
The role ultimately went to Jackie Earle Haley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snydersays Tom Cruise wanted to play a pretty surprising character in his 2009 comic book movie Watchmen. “I wanted Tom Cruise for Ozymandias. Tom wanted to play Rorschach,” Snyder told the Happy Sad and Confused podcast. “Which he obviously could have done, but we already had [Jackie Earle Haley] and Jackie is unbelievable.
Apr. 18, 2024
First trailer for M. Night Shyamalan's new horror thriller Trap sees Josh Hartnett as a serial killer on the run at a pop concert
The film hits theaters this August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s Trap is here – and it looks like a wild ride. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Cooper (Josh Hartnett) is a normal, loving father who takes his daughter to see her favorite pop star…or so we think.
Apr. 18, 2024
Following up on Sonic's success, Sega is adapting a legendary 1989 Genesis game with help from Rick & Morty and Community talent
A Golden Axe animated series is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We can’t say we expected this news today:Segais following up on the success of the pair ofSonic the Hedgehogmovies with an animated series adaptation of Genesis side-scrolling classic Golden Axe. As perVariety, Comedy Central has ordered 10 episodes of the series – which comes from co-creators Mike McMahan (Star Trek: Lower Decks, Rick and Morty) and Joe Chandler (American Dad).
Apr. 18, 2024
Hades 2 already plays like a perfectly ambitious follow-up to one of the greatest-ever roguelikes
Hands-on| Even at this early stage, Hades 2 is ready to improve on its predecessor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Something new happened to me when I started to playHades 2. From a janky beginning, I couldfeelthe muscle memory returning to my fingers with every trepidatious step I took through the highly anticipated sequel to one of thebest roguelikesin recent memory.
Apr. 18, 2024
Hades 2 fans think the roguelike sequel confirms a 6-year-old fan theory about the mysterious narrator's identity, in an easter egg 2,000 years in the making
Melinoë appears to name them in the technical test When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHades 2technical test has only been live for a day, and it already seems to have confirmed a long-running fan theory about who the Narrator is. Earlier this week, developer Supergiant Games announced that theHades 2 beta will “begin shortly” and that the roguelike’s “Early Access shouldn’t be far behind.
Apr. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev doesn't want the shooter to become "Kingdom Hearts or Fortnite," but is open to crossovers if they "make sense"
Lightsabers would not be plausible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s developer is potentially open to collaborations with others games, but it would be very dependent on which games. A Helldivers 2 player recently asked developer Arrowhead about potential future collaborations in the game’s official Discord channel. Community manager Twinbeard says that while Arrowhead looks at potential crossovers with “interest,” it also needs to be very mindful of the game’s “fantasy and lore.
Apr. 18, 2024
Incredibly realistic GTA VR mod garners praise from former GTA 5 developer who says they "barely recognize the game I worked so hard on" and reveals Rockstar "had no interest" in making its own
“Otherwise I’d still be working there, probably” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One formerGTA 5developer says they “barely recognize the game I worked so hard on” after seeing it in VR combined with an ultra-realistic graphics mod, and has revealed that Rockstar’s lack of interest in making anything similar is part of why they stopped working there in the first place.
Apr. 18, 2024
Indie devs behind Animal Crossing-style management sim with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' Steam reviews get candid about future plans: "Will we milk this? No, we clearly don't want to do that"
Minami Lane has sold 50k copies in three months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind cozy management simMinami Lanehave gotten candid about indie game development and revealed they have no plans to “milk” their game despite its success. In a post on the r/GameDevsubreddit, one-third of Minami Lane’s development team, ‘Doot’, shared a post-mortem of their game - giving an honest insight into what it takes to publish a successful indie game and telling fans of the management sim the team’s plans for the future.
Apr. 18, 2024
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 is coming, and it's everything the first RPG "was supposed to be in the beginning"
6 years later, Warhorse Studios is bringing us back to Bohemia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the developer touting a sprawling open world, weighty RPG choices, and the return of its authentic first-person melee combat, you can expect each swing of your sword-arm and every arrow unleashed to pack a hefty punch in Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2.
Apr. 18, 2024
Legendary Mario dev says the wild rush to beat every Super Mario Maker level before servers died is "actually pretty cool"
Nintendo now knows about the community’s incredible efforts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Mario Maker community rallied together to beat every single level uploaded to the game before the servers shut down earlier this month, and while the devs at Nintendo weren’t initially aware of that effort, they now think it’s pretty cool. Takashi Tezuka, the legendary Nintendo dev who’s worked on damn near every major Mario game going back to 1985, toldArs Technicaahead of the Super Mario Maker server shutdown that he’s “very happy that there is this community that has spent so much time playing and creating these courses.
Apr. 18, 2024
Martin Scorsese casts Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in the Frank Sinatra biopic he's been trying to make since 2009
He doesn’t have the blessing from Sinatra’s estate yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Scorsese wants to make a Frank Sinatra biopic starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the famous crooner. According toVariety, Scorsese has already cast DiCaprio as Sinatara and Jennifer Lawrence as his second wife actor Ava Gardner. However, Scorsese has yet to receive the go-ahead from Sinatra’s estate, which is controlled by his daughter Tina.
Apr. 18, 2024
Marvel is pitting the Avengers against the Xenomorphs of Aliens in a story from the all-star Secret Wars creative team of Jonathan Hickman and Esad Ribić
Aliens Vs. Avengers is exactly what it sounds like: Earth’s Mightiest Heroes battling the Xenomorphs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What happens when the deadliest organism in existence meets Earth’s Mightiest Heroes? We’ll find out in Aliens Vs. Avengers, a new four-issue limited series coming this summer that delivers exactly what the title promises: an all out throwdown between the Xenomorphs of the Aliens franchise and a team of the strongest Avengers around.
Apr. 18, 2024
Netflix confirms The Witcher season 5 will be the show's final season, as Liam Hemsworth gears up to play Geralt in new season 4 table read photo
The show is coming to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher season 4production has officially begun, as Netflix has confirmed season 5 will be the final season. Sharing a first-look image at the table read for the show, which sees Liam Hemsworthgearing up to play Geralt of Rivia, Netflix confirmed that the two seasons will film back to back.
Apr. 18, 2024
New movie in popular anime series debuts to perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Spy X Family Code: White releases in cinemas soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new movie spin-off in popular anime series Spy x Family is wowing critics ahead of its release, earning a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score. The reviews, of which there are 12 at the time of writing, are calling it a “captivating”, “wall-to-wall fun” film, full of “unique whimsy”.
Apr. 18, 2024
Nier Automata's Yoko Taro thinks Japanese devs have struggled to embrace Western tech, but Stellar Blade's director says "Japanese content is completely back on top"
It could be down to Japan’s falling English proficiency level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier Automata’s director believes Japanese game developers have had difficulty implementing “Western systems” because it was hard for them to move away from Japanese-made game engines. In a new interview withIGN, Nier Automata director Yoko Taro and Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim are asked why “very few” Japanese developers make games that look as good as Stellar Blade.
Apr. 18, 2024
Now that's rare: A single fan petition with just 70 signatures prompted Sea of Thieves' director to bring back a fan-favorite feature that was removed this year
It sounds like Black Powder Stashes Voyages are making an explosive return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rare is bringing back a Sea of Thieves fan-favorite feature because the game’s leads came across anonline petitionwith just 70 signatures at the time of writing. I mention the amount of signatures because, compared toother fan petitionsdemanding features be added to games, this one’s pretty slim, although it seems like it was just started today.
Apr. 18, 2024
Pokemon Van Gogh merch is back and this time these gorgeous pieces aren’t getting snatched up by scalpers
Artsy and adorable? It’s super effective! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Van Gogh merch is finally back in stock after the fevered response the collaboration received in September of last year. After the crossover hit, the Vincent Van Gogh Museum was totally stormed by fans (and scalpers), leaving art-loving Pokemon players with little choice other than braving massive markups on the resale market.
Apr. 18, 2024
Quentin Tarantino ditches plans for his final movie, which would have reportedly starred Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt as a returning character
The Movie Critic is no longer in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Movie Critic will no longer be Quentin Tarantino’s tenth and final movie, according toThe Hollywood Reporter, with the director returning to the drawing board for his last feature film. The now-scrapped project, which would have been set in 1977 and followed a cynical movie critic, was set to star Brad Pitt – and he was reportedly set to return as hisOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodcharacter, stuntman Cliff Booth.
Apr. 18, 2024
Razer Iskur V2 review: "The lumbar support is far superior to anything else I've ever sat in"
It’s easy to be cynical about the big promises made by manufacturers, but the Razer Iskur V2 delivers in terms of advanced lumbar support. I’d wager that this will beat all but the most expensive options in terms of quality, and it’s easily one of the better chairs I’ve tried in my years as a reviewer. Superb, advanced lumbar support Firm but comfortable seat All the premium mod-cons you’d expect
Apr. 18, 2024
Rebel Moon 2 star Ed Skrein says his major action scene is on a level with his final fight in Deadpool
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and the Rebel Moon cast talk the epic action of the Netflix sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’sRebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fireended with a major tease of a looming battle – and its sequel, titled The Scargiver, more than delivers on that promise. After Ed Skrein’s fearsome Admiral Noble was resurrected at the end of Part One, he was set on a collision course with Sofia Boutella’s Kora – AKA the Scargiver herself.
Apr. 18, 2024
Spider-Man, X-Men, Avengers, and all of Marvel's July 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, July is when we’ll finally get a look at thenew X-Men line, with the adjectiveless X-Men title relaunching with a new #1 alongside abrand new solo title for Jean Grey/Phoenix, anew relaunch of X-Forcewith Forge in charge, and a relaunch of thecult classic title NYXwith Laura Kinney/Wolverine and Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel in the lead.
Apr. 18, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws being sandwiched between Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi is a stronger pull than the Force
Opinion | This is the Star Wars setting I’m looking for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I had to decide what side of the Star Wars universe I’d want to be a part of, I’m firmly in the scoundrels, bounty hunters, and roguish-types camp. Don’t get me wrong, the Force has its own appeal, but I’ve always wanted to delve into the world of scum and villainy in a galaxy far, far away.
Apr. 18, 2024
Stardew Valley update adds new mine layouts and a bunch of quality-of-life upgrades, and bans "two inappropriate names" from the name generator
We’re getting new mine layouts, “fish frenzies,” and a “special cutscene” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6landed nearly a month ago, but the follow-up patches are continuing to deliver piles of new content and upgrades. 1.6.4 is now here, and developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone’spromise of “some new mining-related stuff"might have undersold what we’re getting here. The patch includes “20 new ‘alternate’ mine layouts, which can start appearing after reaching the bottom of the mines,” and “20 new volcano mines layouts, which can appear after you’ve unlocked the shortcut between the caldera and the volcano entrance.
Apr. 18, 2024
The director of upcoming Sims competitor Life By You says life sims are "the most complex RPGs ever written"
Rod Humble also thinks it’s an “inclusive game genre” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcoming Sims competitorLife By Yousays life sims are “the most complex” RPGs and crafting games ever made. In an interview withPC Gamer, Rod Humble - director of Life By You and manager atParadox Interactive- discusses why he thinks life sims have surged in popularity recently.
Apr. 18, 2024
The first Nintendo emulator to land on the App Store and stick following an Apple rule change plays DS, GBA, N64 games for free
Plus Game Boy Color, SNES, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A free retro Nintendo game emulator is now live on the Apple App Store, and because of recent changes made to Apple’s app review guidelines, it’s actually permitted to be on there. Whether Nintendo will take kindly to it is another matter, given its stance that “supporting emulation also supports the illegal piracy of our products.
Apr. 18, 2024
The first trailer for new anime movie based on Chainsaw Man author’s one-shot manga is here and I’m desperately hoping for a western release
Look Back has us looking forward to later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the anime adaptation of Look Back, an acclaimed manga one-shot from Chainsaw Man’s Tatsuki Fujimoto, is here. Worlds away from the the guts-and-gore of the bloodsplattered anime phenomenon that is Chainsaw Man, Look Back charts the story of Kyomoto and Fujuno, two rivals-turned-friends united by their passion for drawing manga.
Apr. 18, 2024
This Nintendo Indie Showcase debut had platformer fans calling it a Pizza Tower clone, but they're both inspired by the same 2001 GBA classic
Wario Land’s influence still lives decades later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pizza Tower fans have been waiting for the well-loved PC indie platformer to make the jump to consoles, but this week’s Nintendo Indie Showcase once again failed to deliver that announcement. Instead, we saw a very similar-looking game called Antonblast - and while some elements of the fandom were quick to call it a “Pizza Tower clone,” both games owe their inspiration to a much older Nintendo classic.
Apr. 18, 2024
Todd Howard says Bethesda is "doing a lot of Starfield work" to make "some really good updates that are going to get announced soon"
Shattered Space news? We can dream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard says Bethesda is doing “a lot” of work onStarfield, and you’ll see the result “soon.” Speaking toIGN, attention turns to Bethesda’s game offerings and whether timelines have shifted thanks to thesuccess of the Fallout TV Show. Starfield, released last year, is set for post-launch support and the developer has previously shared that the next game priority is The Elder Scrolls 6 before we get into Fallout 5.
Apr. 18, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell stars in trailer for Netflix movie with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and it’s now become one of my most-anticipated 2024 films
School of Rock’s Richard Linklater directs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full trailer for the Netflix action comedy Hit Man is here, and it’s hilarious. The new movie fromSchool of Rockdirector Richard Linklater starsTop Gun: Maverick’s Glen Powell as an undercover agent posing as a hitman. We see “fake hitman” Gary Johnson playing several versions of a stereotypical gun for hire in the new look.
Apr. 18, 2024
Transformers One trailer sees Chris Hemsworth’s Optimus Prime take off the training wheels as it debuts in literal outer space
Transformers One goes back to the start, before Optimus Prime and Megatron were enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Autobots, roll out. The first trailer for animated origin story Transformers One is now here. Starring Chris Hemsworth as Orion Pax (who would later come to be known as Optimus Prime) and Brian Tyree Henry as D-16/Megatron, the new Transformers movie promises to chart the events that lead to the pair becoming lifelong enemies across time and space.
Apr. 18, 2024
Witness! Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a new look at the Fury Road prequel that’s about to blow summer movie season wide open When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and we’re returning to the Wasteland for a Mad Max movie like no other. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga sees Anya Taylor-Joy step into the skull-crusher boots of action icon Furiosa, who can be seen on the covers of the new issue which is landing on shelves on Thursday, April 25, with subscribers due to receive their copies shortly.
Apr. 18, 2024
Zack Snyder says he hopes to make "four or six" Rebel Moon movies: "I guess it's whether or not we make one or two each time"
Anyone up for more Veldt-based antics? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon: Part Two isn’t even officially out on Netflix yet, but that hasn’t stopped directorZack Snyderfrom daydreaming about the franchise beyond the upcoming second installment. In a new interview withRadioTimes.com, the Justice League helmer said that while he thinks turning the Netflix sci-fi series into a four-parter “makes sense”, there could be the opportunity to do six films if they use a similar production process to the first two.
Apr. 18, 2024
Fallout TV show executive producer says there’s one Westworld and Breaking Bad star who really wants a role in season 2
Jonathan Nolan says Aaron Paul wants a role in Fallout season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout TV showexecutive producer Jonathan Nolan says there’s one actor in particular who wants a role in the show’s potentialFallout season 2. “Aaron Paul. Yeah, Aaron Paul was at the premiere, a human being I love so much. And he was very polite.
Apr. 17, 2024
Zelda collides with Studio Ghibli in Europa's "peaceful and zen vibes", and after more than 6 years in development it's coming to Nintendo Switch with a demo out today
Europa is set to launch this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Europa began with “peaceful and zen vibes,” and after more than six years of development, it’s coming to the Nintendo Switch. Today, April 17, a brand new Nintendo Indie Direct presentation announced that Europa would be coming to the Nintendo Switch when it launches later this year.
Apr. 17, 2024
After 42 years, one of Atari's weirdest, best games is getting a cyberpunk, anime, Metroidvania sequel
This isn’t what I remember Yars' Revenge looking like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase had a few surprises, and if you happen to be familiar with the Atari 2600 library, none of them were more surprising than the announcement of Yars Rising. Yars Rising is a Metroidvania-style action platformer from WayForward, a storied studio with big experience in the genre thanks to titles like the excellent Shantae series.
Apr. 17, 2024
After 47 years, Steven Spielberg is finally making another UFO movie with help from the original Jurassic Park screenwriter
We don’t know anything else, but we want to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Spielberg is making a UFO movie for the first time in almost 50 years – and we’re stoked. The filmmaker hasn’t made a proper UFO flick since 1977’s Close Encounters of the Third Kind, which cemented itself in pop culture history as one of the most influential alien pics of all time.
Apr. 17, 2024
After 5 years away from the MMO, here's why I'll be returning to World of Warcraft for The War Within
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard is beckoning the children of Azeroth home. The War Within is designed to test the idea that a legion of lapsed players are still out there, willing to answer that call. “We recognize that people might not play for an expansion. That people get very busy with work or with life, and then they go away for a while,” says associate design director Maria Hamilton.
Apr. 17, 2024
After 9 years, Ghost of Tsushima is the first PlayStation game on PC with Trophies
It’ll also feature PSN Friends lists and profiles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Tsushimais the first PlayStation-made game to utilize PS features like Trophies and Friends lists on PC. That’s all about to change with Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut. When the remastered game launches on PC on May 16, it’ll bring with it PlayStation Trophies, Friends lists, and profiles on PC for the first time.
Apr. 17, 2024
After days of debates over what is and isn't canon, Todd Howard has the final say on whether the Fallout TV show is part of the game universe
Spoiler alert: Yes, it’s canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout helmer and Bethesda boss Todd Howard once again confirms that yes, the TV show adaptation is canon. A debate over whether the live-action Prime Video series was ignited after ablink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment involving a chalkboard and a date. The series takes place in the year 2296, with the bombs dropping and The Great War beginning in 2077.
Apr. 17, 2024
After making an iconic puzzle game so hard he could barely beat it himself 11 years later, dev teases a new game that's even harder
Antichamber’s dev has “bad news” for some fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The follow-up to a puzzle game so tricky that its own developer confessed to getting so stumped by it that he thought it was bugged promises to be even trickier. 11 years ago, Alexander Bruce released Antichamber. The beloved puzzle game has gone on to become a modern classic, but it requires a certain kind of mindset - less of a raw puzzle game and more of a trial-and-error based game of exploration, it’s cryptic rather than outright difficult.
Apr. 17, 2024
After season 4 snagged a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, one of Apple's best sci-fi shows confirms season 5 and a spin-off series
For All Mankind is getting a fifth season and a spin-off series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For All Mankind has been renewed for a fifth season, with Apple also ordering a brand new spin-off series. The critically acclaimed sci-fi series explores an alternate history where the Soviet Union becomes the first country to land humans on the moon, thus furthering the global Space Race.
Apr. 17, 2024
An incredible XCOM-like strategy game is finally getting a sequel after 9 years - the latest in a criminally slept-on series that's never seen a bad game
The big ‘one more thing’ at Nintendo Indie World wasn’t Silksong, but it was something very, very cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After proving themselves in darn near every genre under the sun, the devs behind the incredible SteamWorld series are finally returning to the format of their fantastic XCOM-style strategy game with a proper sequel set to launch later this year.
Apr. 17, 2024
Anticipated indie Soulslike fears competition as Hades 2 test approaches and Silksong fans crawl from the woodwork: "It better just be us vs Stellar Blade as god intended"
Another Crab’s Treasure’s developer doesn’t want any extra rivals around its Soulslike’s release day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aggro Crab, the indie developer behind the colorful SoulslikeAnother Crab’s Treasure, has expressed its fears that it may face sudden competition around its release thanks toHades 2andHollow Knight: Silksong. Don’t worry, you’ve not missed any major Silksong updates, but with anotherNintendo Indie World Showcase set to go live later today, optimistic fans are once again, for better or worse, getting their hopes up for the highly-anticipated Metroidvania sequel to make an appearance.
Apr. 17, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players take advantage of a glitch to farm Super Credits for free, Arrowhead says it's aware of such "undemocratic behavior"
Arrowhead is taking the matter very seriously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some very undemocraticHelldivers 2players are exploiting a glitch to earn Super Credits, and developer Arrowhead says it’s “aware” of such “behavior.” Over the past day, a Helldivers 2 player took to the game’s official Discord channel to report some murky dealings to Arrowhead. The player directly tagged an Arrowhead community manager, trying to alert them to the fact that “there are tutorials circulating onYouTubethat explain how to farm Super Credits for free using a game glitch.
Apr. 17, 2024
Beautiful open-world JRPG inspired by Persona and Xenoblade is set to smash its $50,000 Kickstarter in barely 16 hours
Runa is a blend of classic and modern JRPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Runa, an indie game “inspired by classic and modern JRPGs,” is closing in on its $50,000 Kickstarter campaign target after just 16 hours. A gorgeous, open-world JRPG with shades of the Xenoblade series, Runa promises to fill out that world with turn-based battles, base-building, farming minigames, and a Persona-style social links system to help you befriend its substantial cast of 15 romanceable characters.
Apr. 17, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel lead says avoiding crunch is key to keeping studios afloat: "Sustainability is incredibly important"
CD Projekt RED moved away from “old fashioned” production methods during Phantom Liberty’s development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s quest director and the associate game director of the Cyberpunk sequel, Paweł Sasko, has been talking about the importance of sustainability in game development, and the benefits of not overworking teams to the point of crunch.
Apr. 17, 2024
Dave the Diver promotion codes and how to redeem them
All of the Dave the Diver Operator Reward codes you can use to get exclusive items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dave the Diver promotion codes can be redeemed in-game to receive exclusive cosmetic items, which can be used to change the appearance of your boat, decorate the interior of Bancho Sushi, and more. Some of these Operator Reward codes are hidden within the game itself, while others appear in places related to the game – such as the listing for this (now sold out)Dave the Diver plush.
Apr. 17, 2024
Dead Boy Detectives creators tease plans for multiple seasons of The Sandman spin-off: "This is the kind of show that could go on forever"
Exclusive: Co-showrunners Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz are thinking ahead when it comes to their new Netflix series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Boy Detectives showrunners Steve Yockey and Beth Schwartz have plans for not just a potential season 2 of the upcoming Netflix show, but a season 3 and beyond. “If we get a season two, we have plans coming off the end of season one.
Apr. 17, 2024
Doctor Who season 1 finale is the "most devastating" yet, says Russell T Davies: "Oh my god, you’re gonna die"
Exclusive: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies opens up to SFX about a “devastating” finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve not even stepped into the TARDIS full time with Ncuti Gatwa and, yet, showrunner Russell T Davies is already warning fans about the upcoming Doctor Who season 1 finale, teasing that it’s going to be the show’s “most devastating” yet.
Apr. 17, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner and star say an upcoming episode is like Black Mirror
Exclusive: Russell T Davies and Millie Gibson tease what we can expect from episode 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who season 1is fast approaching, so we are gearing up for more wibbly wobbly, timey wimey adventures in the TARDIS – which this time round will be new Doctor Ncuti Gatwa’s first full season of the show.
Apr. 17, 2024
Doctor Who's Russell T Davies responds to "tabloid" rumors of Millie Gibson's exit, as Ruby Sunday is confirmed for season 2
Exclusive: Russell T Davies responds to rumors of Millie Gibson’s exit from Doctor Who When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ruby Sunday is here to stay. Rumors that Millie Gibson would be exiting as companion in Doctor Who season 2 began swirlingfollowing a report earlier this year, which indicated that, while she’d be present in the second season, Ruby Sunday would no longer be Ncuti Gatwa’s companion and would only appear in a handful of episodes.
Apr. 17, 2024
Elden Ring streamer beats the RPG with morse code, gets skill-checked by notoriously bad Elden Ring player Elon Musk, then ratios him on his own platform
“Try that with Malenia.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every timeElden Ringchallenge runs seem to have reached their peak, someone comes along to set the bar even higher. For streamer Silithur, who recently beat the RPG using nothing more than a Morse Code input, however, beating the Elden Beast was just one part of an immensely cathartic double whammy involving none other than Elon Musk.
Apr. 17, 2024
Fallout TV Show star talks a big game about Lucy being a deadly softie, but fans have done the RPG math and she's barely level 8 by the end of season 1
Lucy’s under-levelled, but isn’t that the point of the wasteland? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind the lovable lead in the Fallout TV show, Lucy, claims their character is a big-yet-deadly softie, but fans have run the numbers, and they’re relatively under-leveled. Earlier this month,Fallout TV showlead Ella Purnell, who plays Lucy in the Prime Video series, spoke to GamesRadar+ about her characterbeing a combination of Leslie Knope and Ned Flanders.
Apr. 17, 2024
Gail Simone and Rainbow Rowell are the next Superman Superstars to work on Action Comics in 2024
Simone returns to the Man of Steel alongside Eddy Barrows, Rowell, and Cian Tormey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gail Simoneis returning to Superman for the the next arc of Action Comics. The writer is teaming up withartist Eddy Barrowsfor ‘Superman and the Challenge from the Stars’, the third part of DC’s year-long Superman Superstars initiative, which pairs the biggest writers and artists up to create distinct three-issue arcs.
Apr. 17, 2024
GTA players are still discussing how to 100% this top-down classic – proving it was years ahead of its time at the turn of the millennium
Opinion | Is Grand Theft Auto 2 the most underrated of all GTA games? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Considered by some as the runt of the litter, Grand Theft Auto 2 is up there with the very best of the long-standing crime sim series. Launched in 1999 – wedged between the ‘97 original, a game that was so offensive that its contents were debated in UK parliament and the US senate; and GTA 3, Rockstar’s first fully-fledged three-dimensional outing following the company’s acquisition of DMA Design – GTA 2 entered the world at a strange time.
Apr. 17, 2024
Hades 2 gets a huge gameplay stream out of nowhere: devs reveal new features, characters, Boons, and more in the roguelike sequel ahead of its technical test
Hades 2 dev Supergiant abruptly shares a boatload of live gameplay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While fans wranglehow to access the Hades 2 technical test, developer Supergiant Games casually dropped a hefty gameplay reveal stream for the hotly anticipated sequel. Today’sHades 2gameplay showcase was announced literally minutes before it went live and introduced several new features, mechanics, abilities, and other elements that distinguish Supergiant’s first-ever sequel from the original smash-hit roguelike.
Apr. 17, 2024
Helldivers 2 bug fixes take time because the dev team hasn't grown with the game's massive success: "There's just only so much time in a work week"
“Arrowhead still has a very small team compared to the success of the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2studio Arrowhead has its hands full keeping up with the promised release cadence of one Warbond per month and also identifying and fixing bugs. A bigger studio can allocate certain tasks to dedicated teams, and while Arrowhead does have its own QA department, associate community manager SpitzerFX revealed onRedditthat just one team is in charge of fixing bugs and developing new content.
Apr. 17, 2024
Henry Cavill’s new action movie gets mixed reviews, with critics saying it’s full of style but doesn’t live up to its potential
The reviews for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reviews are in for Guy Ritchie and Henry Cavill’s new action-comedy The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare – but they’re decidedly mixed. The new action caper, loosely based on the real events of Operation Postmaster during World War 2 and the Damien Lewis book Churchill’s Secret Warriors: The Explosive True Story of the Special Forces Desperadoes of WWII, stars Cavill as Gus March-Phillipps, a soldier leading a force tasked with a daring raid on Italian ships off the coast of the then-Spanish island of Fernado Po.
Apr. 17, 2024
Here's how "the best Friday the 13th film" inspired a scrapped Dead Island 2 mechanic in a game that's re-flipping the script on zombie fiction
Interview | “We’re gonna be an 18 game, let’s f*cking earn it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My conversation with Dan Evans-Lawes, tech art director forDead Island 2over at Dambuster Studios, almost gets off on the wrong sawn-off foot. “We did, at one point, have the idea of being able to freeze zombies – so you can get zombies wet and then [do a] liquid nitrogen type thing.
Apr. 17, 2024
How to access the Hades 2 technical test
The Hades 2 playtest is now taking sign ups on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hades 2 technical test offers players a sneak peek at the highly anticipated roguelike, though you’ll need some RNG luck of your own to get selected as a participant. The playtest will let those involved sample a small amount of what’s to come inHades 2ahead of the upcoming Early Access launch, while hopefully ironing out any technical issues that may have slipped through initial testing.
Apr. 17, 2024
How to kill 75 enemies with the Mortar Sentry in Helldivers 2
The Mortar Sentry in Helldivers 2 is a good Stratagems, but don’t get in its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Personal Order to kill 75 enemies using the Mortar Sentry in Helldivers 2 isn’t hard thanks to the devastating explosions that take out enemies clusters easily. It makes the Mortar Sentry one of thebest Stratagems in Helldivers 2as long as you understand you’re just as likely to get blown up as the enemy if you’re not careful.
Apr. 17, 2024
In less than 3 hours, Hades 2's new and returning characters have already put the entire fandom in horny jail
“aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabssssssssss!!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Supergiant Games just dropped three hours of gameplay footage ahead ofHades 2, and that’s all it’s taken to put the beloved roguelike’s entire community in horny jail. Thehuge Hades 2 gameplay stream showed off new features, Boons, and a whole lot more, but as ever, the cast and character art got some special attention from fans - fans who are now downverybad.
Apr. 17, 2024
Inside No. 9 creators tease the final season’s episodes – from a Gothic period piece to one set in a horror-themed escape room
Exclusive: Inside No. 9 creators Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith tease the show’s final season, saying it has something for everyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one of BBC’s most thrilling shows comes to an end, the creators of Inside No. 9 -Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith - tease the series' final installment, explaining that although this season is quite dark, it won’t be 100% horror.
Apr. 17, 2024
Interview with the Vampire season 2 will be bigger, and include a huge twist that’s not in the books
Exclusive: The executive producers of Interview with the Vampire season 2 say it won’t be a repeat of season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season of the critically acclaimed adaptation Interview with the Vampire was a huge hit with fans of Anne Rice’s beloved novel. As it heads out for its sophomore season, executive producers Rolin Jones and Mark Johnson promise SFX magazine that something even bigger is in store for season 2.
Apr. 17, 2024
James Gunn's Superman casts Diary of a Wimpy Kid actor as Ma Kent
James Gunn’s Superman has cast its Ma Kent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superman needs parents, and Pa Kent needs a Ma Kent, and therefore actor Neva Howell has been cast as Ma Kent inJames Gunn’s Superman film, according to a report fromThe Wrap. This is hot on the heels of The Walking Dead actorPruitt Taylor Vince reportedly being cast as the aforementioned Pa Kent.
Apr. 17, 2024
James Gunn's Superman finds its Pa Kent in The Walking Dead and True Blood star
Superman’s adoptive father has finally been cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast forJames Gunn’s Superman moviejust got bigger as the DC Studios head has cast another vital character in the project, Superman’s adoptive father Pa Kent. As reported byTheWrap, Pruitt Taylor Vince has been cast as Jonathan Kent, joining David Corenswet as Superman, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane.
Apr. 17, 2024
Joel Edgerton asked for a role in new Apple sci-fi series Dark Matter because he's a fan of the book
Exclusive: Dark Matter showrunner and author Blake Crouch says star Joel Edgerton was a big fan of the novel before signing on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Matter creator Blake Crouch says star Joel Edgerton asked to be cast in Apple’s TV adaptation. “Joel read the book and heard there was a show in the works, so his was an incoming call which almost never happens,” the author, who acts as showrunner, head writer, and executive producer on the show, tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover.
Apr. 17, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes producers compare it to Avatar and Dune: "It’s a beautiful film, anchored in beautiful characters that you really care about"
Exclusive: Producers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver on what’s keeping this fourth Apes movie fresh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes may be the fourth instalment in the reboot series, but that hasn’t stopped the producers from wanting to tread new ground. On what makes the latest Planet of the Apes instalment stand out, producers and writers of the first three Planet of the Apes reboots, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, are teasing Earth’s brave new world, set centuries after War for the Planet of the Apes.
Apr. 17, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes villain star teases what to expect from the franchise's new "narcissistic" antagonist
Exclusive | Kevin Durand opens up about his morally complex “baddie” Proximus Caesar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apesis set to introduce a bunch of new characters to the long-running franchise, from Owen Teague’s primate protagonist Noa toFreya Allan’s human Mae. It’ll also welcome a new villain, too: Kevin Durand’s Proximus Caesar.
Apr. 17, 2024
Marvel Comics writer Cody Ziglar says that Kevin Feige personally requested the death and resurrection of Ms. Marvel
Marvel Comics has denied the suggestion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The death of Ms. Marvel was one of the most attention-grabbing stories in comics last year, with the beloved character being sensationally killed off inAmazing Spider-Man #26. Of course, Kamala Khandid not stay dead for very long- she was brought back to life a mere two months later thanks to the mutant resurrection technology on the island of Krakoa.
Apr. 17, 2024
Melissa Barrera and Radio Silence explain why their new meta horror movie is more Ready or Not and... The Breakfast Club than Scream
Exclusive | The actor and directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett open up on new self-aware vampire flick Abigail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given that they worked together on twoScreammovies beforehand, it’s impossible not to compare Melissa Barrera’s newest horror collaboration with directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett to the Ghostface-fronted franchise.Abigail, the trio’s latest, is similar in tone, too, as its characters try to make sense of the bonkers situation they’ve found themselves in through vampire pop culture.
Apr. 17, 2024
Neil Gaiman says The Sandman season 2 is "astonishing", and gives an update on Good Omens season 3
It’s coming sooner than you think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neil Gaiman has shared some positive updates onThe Sandman season 2and Good Omens season 3. Speaking toDeadlineabout the state of the industry amid cost-cutting, the writer opened up about how he feels the gold rush of TV funding is dwindling. However, he added: “That being said, you know, Dead Boy Detectives comes out in 10 days.
Apr. 17, 2024
New horror movie Tarot is like a James Wan movie meets The Twilight Zone – with some Spielberg thrown in, too
Exclusive: Co-directors Anna Halberg and Spenser Cohen tease what to expect from upcoming supernatural horror Tarot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tarotdirectors Anna Halberg and Spenser Cohen have revealed the biggest inspirations behind the new horror movie, from Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg and James Wan’s films to iconic TV series The Twilight Zone. “[It’s] a fun movie with fun scares.
Apr. 17, 2024
No Man's Sky dev team featured in story on AI stealing jobs from coders, studio lead Sean Murray can only ask "wtf"
Hello Games probably isn’t using AI coding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Skylead Sean Murray has found himself as the unwitting face of the risk coders face from the rise of AI. A recent article fromForbesasked whether, after a rise in cases of Generative AI replacing jobs in creative industries such as art and voice acting, programmers might be at risk next.
Apr. 17, 2024
Rayman board game revealed, and I'm in love with its minis
It isn’t quite what I expected, but I’m not complaining When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Rayman board game is on the way later this year. Yes, these are pre-viz versions and may not even be painted when they join thebest board gameson shelves. (I’ve been burned by that before, can you tell?) But if we take the promo image at face value, they’ll be very handsome indeed.
Apr. 17, 2024
Scream directors on new vampire horror movie's big Dracula Easter egg
Exclusive | Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett walk us through Abigail’s opener and how it pays homage to Tod Browning’s 1931 movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in 1931, Tod Browning’s beloved Universal adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula opened with a title card set to the main theme of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.Abigail, the latest horror movie fromScreamdirectors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, opens in a similar way: with its titular character ballet-dancing to the orchestral tune.
Apr. 17, 2024
Slay the Spire dev says his "Chicken Soup" roguelike design is more Stardew Valley coziness than new mechanics or fancy graphics: "I don't care about any of that"
“I’m most at peace when quietly playing the same game for a long time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Slay the Spire 2 developer says that he doesn’t care about keeping up with industry trends - which is pretty much all I need to hear to get me fully locked in for his new roguelike. In a recentblog post, Yano described their concept of ‘Chicken Noodle Soup’ games.
Apr. 17, 2024
Solo FPS dev left baffled after their retro-style FPS is inexplicably deemed ineligible for Steam's FPS sale
“It is what it is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo developer of the retro-style FPS Hedon Bloodrite has been left confused after their game was deemed ineligible to participate in Steam’s FPS Fest sale – an event focused on, you guessed it, FPS games. Although the first Hedon started life as a total conversion mod for Doom 2 (reworking the entire game in the process), developer Zan_HedonDev later combined it with Hedon 2 to form Hedon Bloodrite, a FPS with an “exotic world of lore and secrets.
Apr. 17, 2024
Spider-Man, Wolverine, Deadpool and other Marvel heroes land on the VIZ Manga app
Marvel and VIZ Media are joining forces once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A couple of years back,VIZ MediaandMarvel Comicsjoined forces to put a fresh manga spin on some of the superhero giant’s most popular characters. Now those stories have found a permanent home on the VIZ Manga digital service. Subscribers to VIZ Manga are now able to access the stories Deadpool: Samurai, Wolverine: Snikt!
Apr. 17, 2024
Star Wars horror game pits Stormtroopers against a zombie virus in an unofficial adaptation of an official novel
Star Destroyers have never been so scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unofficial Star Wars horror game has showed us what a zombie apocalypse would be like in a galaxy far, far away, and it’s just as disturbing as you’re expecting. As highlighted by Twitter user @GmanLives, developer ‘Stefano Cagnani V3’ has published their Star Wars horror game, ‘Deathtroopers’ over onItch.
Apr. 17, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws defaults to Ultrawide to make it "one of the most cinematic games of all time"
Kay Vess' adventure will feel like the original Star Wars trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawswill have an optional Ultrawide display to make it “one of the most cinematic games of all time.” In an interview withGame Informer, Star Wars Outlaws' creative director Julian Gerighty discussed the upcoming game’s visuals and how the developers made it feel as nostalgic as the movies in the original trilogy.
Apr. 17, 2024
Terrifier 3 director confirms filming has wrapped with another bold declaration: "We've reached a whole new level of horror madness"
Hang onto your puke bags, the worst is yet to come… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming onTerrifier 3has officially wrapped as confirmed by franchise director Damien Leone, who says that the third installment will be the bloodiest yet. The director posted the news onInstagramvia a picture captioned “And that’s a wrap on Terrifier 3! This was easily the most challenging film of my career and an emotional rollercoaster to say the least!
Apr. 17, 2024
The 32 top twist movie endings
They were dead, or dreaming, or hidden in plain sight, the whole time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who doesn’t love a good twist ending? Some of the best movies ever made tend to surprise their audience just before the credits roll. But which among them are actually the greatest of all time? “Stories with surprise twists involve several noteworthy kinds of labour,” Tobin wrote.
Apr. 17, 2024
The mega viral co-op horror hit that was free for its first 24 hours was mostly developed in a single month
The majority of Content Warning was made during a month-long trip to South Korea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Content Warning, the co-op horror hit thatlaunched into virality thanks to a 24-hour free introductory period, was mostly developed in a single month. In a recent tweet, developer Landfall Games revealed that the majority of the game was created during a month-long trip to Seoul, South Korea.
Apr. 17, 2024
The next World of Warcraft expansion features an ancient race of spider people, so ahead of The War Within, the MMO is getting an arachnophobia mode to turn them into crabs instead
That’s good news for WoW fans and plenty on the development team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s The War Within expansion spotlights one of the MMO’s most ancient yet unexplored races: a group of antagonistic arachnoids known as the Nerubians. While that’s exciting for lore heads everywhere, it also requires Blizzard to solve an age-old design dilemma – what about the players who don’t like spiders?
Apr. 17, 2024
The Sandman spin-off show creator reveals that Netflix asked for Easter eggs and Neil Gaiman created a new character for the series
Exclusive: Dead Boy Detectives showrunner Steve Yockey teases how closely connected it is to the original show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that the new series was taking place in the world of The Sandman, showrunner Yockey could have some fun with making connections between the two. As he tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover, Netflix actually actively encouraged him to include more references for fans.
Apr. 17, 2024
The Witcher 4 is being "intensively worked on," but Cyberpunk 2 is keeping most of its senior devs to "preserve" the RPG's DNA
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is in the “fairly early stages” of development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redhas revealedThe Witcher 4is being “intensively worked on,” and that most of Cyberpunk 2077’s devs are staying on for the sequel to “preserve” its DNA. In an interview withAftermath, Paweł Sasko - who worked as quest director on Phantom Liberty and is now the associate director of the Cyberpunk sequel - gives a small update on not only the futuristic RPG but also The Witcher 4, aka Project Polaris.
Apr. 17, 2024
There's a pretty neat Fallout Easter egg hiding in the poster, and you won't be able to unsee it
It’s been under our noses this whole time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV show Easter eggskeep coming and coming as viewers pour over all the details in the video game adaptation. However, this latest one has us stumped as it’s been under our noses this whole time. Posting onReddit, one viewer shared one of the earlyFallout TV showposters, with the caption: “I just realized this is a skull!
Apr. 17, 2024
This Hades-style Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roguelike is finally breaking free from Apple Arcade jail for a Nintendo Switch launch in 3 months
It’s been locked away on Apple Arcade for almost a year, but not for much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase may have been a letdown forHollow Knight: Silksonghopefuls, but it was overall a pretty great show, and included the news that a Hades-like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roguelike is coming to Switch as a timed console exclusive in July.
Apr. 17, 2024
Todd Howard says the level of detail on the Fallout show went so far, he actually found a full Vault report on set
That’s rad. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda director Todd Howard has revealed the absurd lengths the Fallout TV show went to for the props you’ll never see. While speaking toThe Guardian, Howard recounted his time on the set of the Prime Video series – and noticing the practical effects that littered the iconic Vaults. “I got to set and I thought there’d be more movie magic, but they literally just built a multi-level Vault,” Howard said.
Apr. 17, 2024
Tom Hiddleston reveals that his Loki was inspired by an iconic Die Hard character
The beloved action classic was a surprising inspiration for his performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow it’s been 13 years since Tom Hiddleston first stepped into the shoes of Loki, his beloved character in the MCU. But where did he look to for inspiration, when taking on the iconic role over a decade ago? It turns out, one of the answers is none other than Alan Rickman’s dastardly villain Hans Gruber from the legendary 1988 Bruce Willis action movie Die Hard (which yes, is one of the bestChristmas moviesof all time).
Apr. 17, 2024
Two Fallout 4 endings might have quietly become canon thanks to the Brotherhood of Steel's Fallout TV show airship
That huge ship could just be the Prydwen, depending on who you ask When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SomeFallout TV showviewers think Amazon’s series might have made two particular endings to Fallout 4 canonical in the wider universe. Be warned: there are spoilers for Fallout 4’s ending here and very light spoilers for the Fallout TV show! In the opening episode of the Fallout TV show, the Brotherhood of Steel’s massive airship dominates the skies above the faction’s headquarters.
Apr. 17, 2024
Vecna: Eve of Ruin trailer sees Baldur’s Gate 3’s Neil Newbon return to D&D
“Come to kill me again, darling?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neil Newbon features as the iconic D&D lich king Vecna in a newly released trailer for Vecna: Eve of Ruin. While he may sport the same dulcet tones as a certain pale elf, Newbon’s latest role looks a little less Astarion and a little more Withers.The actor recently expressed reluctance to put Baldur’s Gate 3 behind him and evidently, he’s not done with the wider world of Dungeons & Dragons either.
Apr. 17, 2024
Wednesday season 2 has just announced the perfect piece of casting: Steve Buscemi as the new Nevermore principal
Filming begins very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Buscemi is joining the second season of the hit Netflix show Wednesday in an inspired piece of casting. PerVariety, it’s thought he’ll be playing the new Nevermore Academy Principal, a role that was previously played by Game of Thrones star Gwendoline Christie.At the end of last season, she met her grisly end at the hands of Miss Thornhill (Christina Ricci), after it turned out she was actually Laurel Gates in disguise.
Apr. 17, 2024
Wild Dragon's Dogma 2 mod reworks more than 600 New Game Plus battles, putting your "mastery" of the RPG to the test
There are four more mods to download for the full experience, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A highly ambitiousDragon’s Dogma 2mod is attempting to make the RPG far more challenging on New Game Plus mode. ‘Epic Encounters’ is the name of the fan-made creation over onNexusMods, and that name sure does do the mod justice. In short, the mod claims to rework “hundreds” of overworld encounters in Dragon’s Dogma 2 to make them far harder for anyone playing on the RPG’s New Game Plus mode, as a proper test of their combat skills and capabilities of working with their Pawns.
Apr. 17, 2024
World of Warcraft vice president says "the dream remains" to bring the MMO to Xbox, even if there's "no room for that conversation yet"
Between WoW Classic and retail’s upcoming Worldsoul Saga, there’s plenty on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s executive producer says “the dream remains” regarding the long-running MMO coming to Xbox one day, even if you’re likely facing a wait to see that happen. Speaking at a press event for World of Warcraft’s upcoming The War Within expansion, GamesRadar+ asked Holly Longdale whether conversations have been given room to occur about WoW ending up on consoles now that the dust has settled regardingMicrosoft’s Activision Blizzard purchase.
Apr. 17, 2024
X-Men '97 episode 6 review: "The heart of the X-Men has triumphantly returned, but at what cost?"
The heart of the X-Men has returned, but it overshadows a glorious – and more than deserved – moment for another beloved character. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 6! Leave it to X-Men ‘97 to devastate us and then drop one of the biggest, most unexpected plot twists I’ve seen in a very long time.
Apr. 17, 2024
Zack Snyder and the Rebel Moon cast tease the upcoming director's cuts, including that NSFW alien scene: "I hope I don't become too much of a meme"
Exclusive: The Rebel Moon director’s cuts will be longer, grittier, and darker, according to Snyder and the cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver might be bringingZack Snyder’s two-part sci-fi epic to a (potential) close, but there’s still more to come from the universe. There areextended director’s cutsfor both movies on the way to Netflix, which will clock in at around three hours each.
Apr. 17, 2024
Zack Snyder has a story idea in mind for Rebel Moon 3, should a threequel happen on Netflix
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and the Rebel Moon cast talk the future of the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’sRebel Moonhas found a home on Netflix as a two part sci-fi epic – but the story seems far from over, with sprawling mythology and massive worldbuilding leaving the way wide open for more stories. Without spoiling any specifics, Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver certainly leaves the door open for another chapter in the tale, too.
Apr. 17, 2024
Zack Snyder wants his next movie after Rebel Moon 2 to be a surprise – and not a "visual effects extravaganza"
Exclusive: Zack Snyder teases his next project will be quite different to Rebel Moon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snydermight be busy with the vast, sci-fi universe ofRebel Moonat Netflix, but he’s already thinking about his next project. We spoke to Snyder about Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver, and our conversation also touched on what the director is planning next – and whether it might be any of those films.
Apr. 17, 2024
8 years after the last movie, Now You See Me 3 gets a positive update as Barbie and Holdovers stars join cast
The cast of the magician-crime franchise is growing fast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast of Now You See Me 3 is shaping up nicely as the franchise’s third installment adds three more stars to the project. Barbie’s Ariana Greenblatt,Pokémon Detective Pikachu’s Justice Smith, andThe Holdovers’ Dominic Sessa are the latest to be cast in Now You See Me’s third flick, as reported byThe Hollywood Reporter.
Apr. 16, 2024
"Maybe I’m too old, maybe I’m not": Henry Cavill says he isn’t writing off James Bond yet
He plays one of the real men who inspired 007 in a new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill isn’t writing off those persistent James Bond rumors just yet. TheMan of Steelactor recently spoke about playing one of the real men who inspired 007in his upcoming movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Speaking onThe Rich Eisen Show, he opened up about his character in Guy Ritchie’s new movie, Gus March-Phillipps, and his relationship with author Ian Fleming.
Apr. 16, 2024
35 years later, Chris Claremont is finally filling in a missing moment in X-Men history
Writer Chris Claremont and artist Edgar Salazar are flashing back to the Outback era of the X-Men with Wolverine: Deep Cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Chris Claremont is synonymous with the X-Men, and his name goes almost as closely hand-in-hand with the mutant team’s resident bladed badass, Wolverine. And now, Claremont is telling another Wolverine flashback story set in the writer’s heyday with the X-Men in Wolverine: Deep Cut.
Apr. 16, 2024
A beloved Netflix fantasy anime with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes gets a bloody new season 2 trailer
A young hero, an ancient bloodline, and the war of the Gods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A bloody new trailer has arrived for Blood of Zeus season 2, which sees an all-out battle for ultimate rule of the heavens. Per the official season 2 synopsis, “Following Zeus' demise, a power vacuum emerges amongst the gods, leaving Heron struggling to find his place.
Apr. 16, 2024
Abigail review: "A blood-bomb of fun that needs more narrative meat"
Despite strong casting – Weir especially – and satisfyingly volcanic splatter, blood runs thicker than story in this fun but undernourished shocker. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A kind of haunted-heist movie with fangs, it begins at an elegant clip with a criminal gang in the middle of a job for Giancarlo Esposito’s Lambert, who names them after the Rat Pack (Frank, etc) for secrecy.
Apr. 16, 2024
After 15 years, actors from one of the best English anime dubs ever recorded return to their roles for the fantasy series’ new adaptation
Two OG voice actors have returned to Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new adaptation of Isuna Hasekura’s beloved Japanese light novel series Spice and Wolf has arrived – and with two of the original voice actors from the English dub of the 2008 anime. Brina Palencia and J. Michael Tatum, who starred in Spice and Wolf, have returned to voice Holo and Lawrence inSpice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf.
Apr. 16, 2024
After 18 years, PlayStation's year-round E3 trailer resurfaces on Facebook Marketplace for $70,000, from a vendor who apparently has no idea what they're selling
The PlayStation Experience trailer lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Through the ’90s and ’00s,Sonytoured the US with what it called the PlayStation Experience truck, an 18-wheeler with a trailer that effectively served as a portable E3 show floor, showcasing new and upcoming games to fans around the country. Now, the 2006 trailer has resurfaced on Facebook Marketplace at an asking price of $70,000.
Apr. 16, 2024
After 32 years, the 1992 open-world space game that helped inspire Mass Effect is getting a proper sequel
Free Stars: Children of Infinity is Star Control 3 in all but name, and it managed to smash a $100,000 Kickstarter goal in under 3 hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs who founded Toys for Bob are going back to finally build a proper sequel to their beloved 1992 open-world space game, and while they no longer have the rights to the original game’s name, the Kickstarter for this new title has smashed its $100,000 goal in less than three hours.
Apr. 16, 2024
After 41 years, Star Wars Outlaws is the first video game to feature the franchise's iconic but nearly abandoned card game
Somehow, Sabacc has returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ESRB rating forStar Wars Outlawshas arrived, and while it’s largely what you’d expect from an action game in the sci-fi franchise, it has revealed one notable detail: Sabacc is finally going to be playable in a Star Wars video game. “During the course of the game, players can wager in-game currency on Sabacc, a blackjack-like card game with detailed rules,” the newESRB rating summaryreveals.
Apr. 16, 2024
After 77 hours in Dragon's Dogma 2, I swapped to the least RPG-sounding class ever to grace an RPG and it was super weird
Now Playing | A vocation vacation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you play a lot of video games? Are you tired of playing video games? Do you wish that the NPCs in your video games would do all the fighting for you so that you can kick back, relax, and watch from the side lines? More importantly, do you still want to take all the credit for a hard-won battle?
Apr. 16, 2024
After making $8.5 billion from GTA 5 and saying it had "no current plans" for layoffs, GTA 6 publisher announces nearly 600 layoffs and $140 million in canceled projects
As recently as February, Take-Two’s CEO said no layoffs were planned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6publisher Take-Two Interactive has announced it’s laying off 5% of its workforce and canceling several projects. PerBloomberg, Take-Two revealed in an end-of-business SEC filing a plan to save itself more than $165 million annually due to “reductions in its existing expense base and lowered projected expense growth for the coming years.
Apr. 16, 2024
After nearly 20 years, the "least broken" Mario Kart game just got a huge new skip that threatens to flip the speedrunning scene on its head
For Mario Kart speedrunners, the grind never stops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After almost 20 years, dedicated racing game enthusiasts have discovered an enormous skip in one of the most popular tracks in Mario Kart DS, flipping existing speedrun records upside down. It goes without saying that the focus of the entire Mario Kart series is goingas fast as possible, and that quest seemingly never ends, even for the games that have been out and in our hands for the best part of two decades.
Apr. 16, 2024
After watching the Fallout TV show, I've never been so ready to return to the wasteland in Fallout 4
Opinion | The Fallout 4 update and Fallout TV show are giving me the perfect excuse to return to Bethesda’s RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I know I’m far from alone in wanting to revisit some of thebest Fallout gameswe’ve seen over the years thanks to the TV adaptation. But witha next-gen update for Fallout 4– which will bring the adventure to PS5 and Xbox Series X – just around the corner, my fate has well and truly been sealed.
Apr. 16, 2024
Andor season 2 gets a new update, as the Star Wars show creator calls it the most "important" work he's ever done
Work on the Rogue One prequel is ongoing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andor season 2wrapped filming earlier this year, and in a new interview, creator Tony Gilroy shared that they’re “finishing” the second half now. Speaking to theWriters Guild of America East, he also reflected on how the Star Wars show is the most important work of his career so far.
Apr. 16, 2024
Barely 4 months later, Palworld CEO says "Genshin Impact-level" clones of his survival game are "incredible," with budgets "10 times larger"
Auroria is the latest sandbox game to catch Takuro Mizobe’s attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO of Palworld studio Pocketpair has responded to Tencent’s latest creature-raising clone, saying: “These are incredible times.” As highlighted byAutomaton, Pocketpair CEO and Palworld director, Takuro Mizobe, has shared his thoughts on the flurry of Palworld clones in development lately. This comes after Tencent-owned China-based studio, Tianjin Wumai Technology, published theSteam pagefor its upcoming sandbox game Auroria.
Apr. 16, 2024
Borderlands actor drew inspiration from Barbie co-star Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn for her role
Ariana Greenblatt based Tiny Tina off of Margot Robbie’s Harley Quinn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands star Ariana Greenblatt says her Tiny Tina was inspired by Margot Robbie’s portrayal of Harley Quinn. “I read the sides and immediately thought of [Robbie’s Harley] and that’s one of the first things I told her actually for the process of getting Barbie,” Greenblatt toldIGN.
Apr. 16, 2024
Bridgerton star in talks to join Jurassic World 4 led by Rogue One director
Scarlett Johanson is also in talks to star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey is trading life in the Regency era for adventures with beasts from the prehistoric era as he is reportedly lined up to join the cast of Jurassic World 4. According toDeadline, Bailey is in early talks to star in Universal and Amblin Entertainment’s new Jurassic World movie, said to be led byRogue Onedirector Gareth Edwards.
Apr. 16, 2024
When does Diablo 4 Season 4 start?
Diablo 4 Season 4 Loot Reborn launches on May 14, after being delayed from April 16 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 4 will start on May 14, launching adventurers into theLoot Rebornseason, after a delay from the originally announced April release. Players' patience during this wait will be rewarded as there are massive changes being introduced for Season 4, which should improve some of the systems at the core ofDiablo 4and make the more intuitive to use.
Apr. 16, 2024
D&D owner Hasbro is already "talking to lots of partners" about the next Baldur's Gate game and hopes "it's not another 25 years" before it comes out
“We’re going to take our time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hasbro, the IP holder of Dungeons & Dragons, says there are early conversations being held about another Baldur’s Gate sequel. Despite developing the massively triumphantBaldur’s Gate 3,Larian recently said in no uncertain terms that it’s done with D&D and won’t be making Baldur’s Gate 4. However, Eugene Evans, senior vice president of Digital Strategy and Licensing for Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, recently toldPC Gamerthat a new Baldur’s Gate game is indeed in the cards, although it sounds like it’s still in the very early conceptual stages where it isn’t clear who’s making it or what form it’ll take.
Apr. 16, 2024
Dedicated Fallout fan uses screenshots from the Amazon Prime show to work out where every vault is located in real life
California has a LOT of vaults When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using some particularly juicy screenshots from the new live-action show, one dedicated Fallout fan has taken it upon themselves to accurately map outallof the known vaults, making it possible to see if there’s canonically a vault near you in a post-apocalyptic alternate universe. Tunnelsnakesfool has been sharing their mapping project on Twitter after the account for a Fallout 76 podcast innocently asked if anyone had attempted to work out the number of vaults and their locations from the imagery revealed in the show.
Apr. 16, 2024
Despite the Fallout TV show's success, Bethesda veteran says not to expect Fallout 5 any time soon: "We need time to make great stuff"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The success of theFallout TV showhas led to something of a renaissance for the series, with all of thebest Fallout gamesseeing asubstantial spike in playersover the past week. You’ll need to stick to those games for now, though, as it seems as thoughFallout 5continues to be a long, long way off. The short answer, Pagliarulo explains, is that there is no short answer.
Apr. 16, 2024
Elden Ring DLC publisher tells fans to "treat yourself to 18 inches of Messmer the Impaler," manifesting memes straight from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 and Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Haven’t we been here before? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a move that’s sure to be familiar to all youMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthfans,Bandai Namcois telling Elden Ring fans to “treat” themselves to 18 inches of Messmer the Impaler by picking up the Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition. Quiet in the back, now. To explain this filth a little bit,Elden Ring DLCdeveloper FromSoftwhere showcased the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion earlier this year, going on toshowcase the Collector’s Edition afterward.
Apr. 16, 2024
Fallout season 2 will feature some familiar locations and monsters, and there is already an Easter egg teasing them
“We’re very excited to finally tackle one of the most iconic elements of the games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season of theFallout TV showmay have only just been released, but that hasn’t stopped the creators from teasing season 2. When asked about what viewers can expect if they return to the wasteland, Jonathan Nolan and Graham Wagner had some interesting reveals.
Apr. 16, 2024
Fallout TV show star Walton Goggins reveals why he had no idea that his finale line was such a big deal
“My son is a gamer. I am not.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showfinale features plenty of big references to all of thebest Fallout games, but perhaps its most poignant comes from Walton Goggins' character.Spoilers for theFallout season 1 endingto follow. In the final episode, we finally learn the truth abouthow involved Vault-Tec have been in the origins of dropping the bombs.
Apr. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director is struggling to decide how to kick off the JRPG's final installment
Naoki Hamaguchi is stuck on how to proceed with the beginning of the end of the Remake trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi is struggling to decide how to kick off the third and final installment in the series. However, Hamaguchi said in the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ultimania explainer book that he still isn’t quite sure how the next game should start.
Apr. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's most painfully boring minigame was originally twice as tedious, but at the last minute Square decided "it might be stressful"
Square Enix “put in a lot of work” to make mako vacuuming “feel satisfying” and, well, at least they tried When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixtried really hard to makeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s mako vacuuming minigame more enjoyable than the painfully tedious practice in masochism that it is by all measures. In fact, it was originally a lot worse.
Apr. 16, 2024
GTA 5 actors say a behind-the-scenes documentary camera was running "the whole time" during development, but Rockstar "never did anything with it"
“That stuff’s gold” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apparently, we’ve been missing out on a whole load of behind-the-scenes footage from the making ofGTA 5, that the cast claim was all filmed but never actually used. Now, we just can’t help but wonder what moments have been locked away, never to be released to the world. Ogg says that behind closed doors, “a string of stupid challenges” took place while the team wasn’t working.
Apr. 16, 2024
Hades 2 beta will "begin shortly," sign-ups are already live, and the roguelike's "Early Access shouldn't be far behind"
The test will be “longer than a week, shorter than a month” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking to get access to theHades 2 technical test, developer Supergiant Games has just opened sign-ups for the game’s playtest. “We’re conducting the Hades II Technical Test prior to our Early Access launch to help us find and solve any technical issues we might have missed thus far, to ensure anyone who tries Hades II in Early Access can have a smooth play experience from the start,” the devs explain in aSteam blog.
Apr. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev shares fan art declaring community-favorite character is an anime girl "married to Democracy," smitten players immediately decide they're Democracy now
“Eyes up and focused on the mission, Helldivers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside the righteousness of spreading managed democracy, if there’s one thingHelldivers 2soldiers go to bat for, it’s Eagle-1. Throw in the suggestion that the faceless community favorite might actually be an anime girl, though, and down-bad fans aren’t just going to bat – they’re standing between the NPC pilot and whatever harm might come their way with more vigor than ever before.
Apr. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 is technically free via PlayStation's loyalty program, but only if you've already dropped roughly $1,000 on games in the last year and a half
That’s a pretty high cost for ‘free’ Managed Democracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fantastic news for any hardcore fans of PlayStation’s somewhat forgettable loyalty program, as it’s now possible to grab a copy ofHelldivers 2without spending any extra money. Unfortunately though, that’s assuming that you’ve already spentlotsof money in the last year and a half, to the point where claiming this reward really doesn’t seem realistic for a lot of people.
Apr. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch confirms what must be wretched Automaton sabotage, because none of my weapons are working as intended
Snipers, Arcs, Spears, and more are all just a little bit busted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch is live now, confirming that it’s not just you - a whole bunch of weapons don’t really work as intended. What catches my eye, however, is not what the developer says it’s fixed, but what it says it’s got its eye on.
Apr. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 players say they'd give up a warbond to give devs more bugfixing time, but "it's not that simple, skipping a warbond is a huge company decision"
Don’t worry Terminid players, this is a very different kind of bugfixing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 dev says the studio is working on a handful of known issues, but fixing bigger problems is tricky when rolling out a new Warbond every month. Earlier today, a newHelldivers 2 patchrolled out. The actual number of changes in that patch is relatively minor, mostly limited to stability improvements, fixes to armor, and crash fixes.
Apr. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2's infamous Automaton Striders are back with a vengeance, just as players thought they were turning the tide against Game Master Joel
AT-AT yer heart out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Somehow, I’d managed to miss theHelldivers 2 Factory Stridersthe first time around, but it seems that my time living in ignorance has come to an end. A new report claims that the monstrous, bot-spewing machines are back, and in far bigger numbers than ever before. In a tweet this afternoon, the officialHelldivers 2account dropped a new news report, confirming that the Factory Striders “have made a resurgence on the Automaton front.
Apr. 16, 2024
Hit manga Jujutsu Kaisen just got an unexpected cameo in Nightwing's big 300th issue special
No it’s probably not official, but yes it’s really there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your eyes aren’t deceiving you - that’s a character stuck in the background of April 16’s Nightwing #300 who looks one heck of a lot like Yuji Itadori from ultra-popular manga/animeJujutsu Kaisen. This is, of course, almost certainly an unofficial meeting between Jujutsu Kaisen and the DC Universe - more of an homage than an actual crossover.
Apr. 16, 2024
How to beat the Helldivers 2 Factory Striders
The Factory Striders in Helldivers 2 are giant, four-legged facilities controlled by Automatons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Factory Striders are one of the Automaton’s toughest forces, the Bot’s answer to behemoths like the Bile Titan. Unlike the Titan though, the Factory Striders don’t just move around and defend themselves, they also spawn in new Bots and Automatons for the Helldivers to fight, forcing players to deal with fresh platoons of robots even as they try and cut them off at the source.
Apr. 16, 2024
I bought this Nvidia GTX 970 graphics card 10 years ago, here’s how it holds up in 2024
Still a GeForce to be reckoned with? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rather than try and get the GTX 970 to pull off the same tricks as something like theNvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super, I decided to cut the aging graphics card some slack. By that, I mean I used the same approach as when testing thebest gaming handheldsand set all game settings to low.
Apr. 16, 2024
Zack Snyder wants to release his Sucker Punch director's cut to make its meaning more obvious: "It's shocking to me how misunderstood the movie was"
Exclusive: Zack Snyder tells us why he wants to release his Sucker Punch director’s cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderand director’s cuts go hand in hand, though there’s one film in particular that the director still feels he has unfinished business with. We sat down with Snyder to talk all thingsRebel Moon, but, naturally, our conversation touched on Snyder’s other projects, too, including the director’s cut ofSucker Punch.
Apr. 16, 2024
Like father, like son: Scott and Jack Snyder discuss their post-apocalyptic sci-fi saga By a Thread
Interview | The Snyders discuss their ComiXology Originals series and its forthcoming print edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ComiXology Originals seriesBy a Thread reaches its fourth issue and the end of its first arc this April. Written byScott Snyderand his son Jack (who came up with the idea for the comic in the first place), and drawn by Valeria Favoccia, the series is a post-apocalyptic science fiction adventure set 13 years after a mysterious black ooze has laid waste to the world, forcing the surviving humans to move into “Needles” high above the ground.
Apr. 16, 2024
Mark Millar's "favourite character I've created" gets a new series from Dark Horse
Both Prodigy: Slaves of Mars and a sequel to Night Club are coming in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We kicked this range of Dark Horse books off with Nemesis: Rogues' Gallery and now we’re ramping up a gear with TWO big launches this month,” Millar explained in a statement. “Prodigy is my favorite character I’ve ever created.
Apr. 16, 2024
Morbius may go from "Living Vampire" to very very dead vampire in Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #3
Is this the end of Morbin' time? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The finale of Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt arrives this July, and it could be spelling curtains for none other than Morbius. That’s right, the just revealed solicit and cover for Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt #3 could be teasing that the so-called ‘Living Vampire’ could soon become very dead.
Apr. 16, 2024
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander decklists
More cards than you can shake a stick at When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. *Desert Bloom (white-red-green)*Quick Draw (blue-red)*Grand Larceny (blue-black-green)*Most Wanted (white-black-red) Sifting through the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Commander deck list is the perfect way to jump into Magic: The Gathering’s new Wild West-themed set. While Magic is one of the undisputedbest card games, it can be a tad frustrating keeping up with new drops and figuring out exactly what’s worth adding to your collection.
Apr. 16, 2024
Nier: Automata creator Yoko Taro says Stellar Blade is "much better" than the beloved RPG: "Stellar Blade actually makes me quite jealous"
Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim isn’t having it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier director Yoko Taro says that the upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade makes him “quite jealous” as he reckons it’s “much better” than Automata itself – strong words of praise, if not a tad self-deprecating from Taro. Speaking toIGN Japanalongside Stellar Blade director Hyung-Tae Kim, Taro isn’t shy of throwing a few compliments the way of the soon-to-release game.
Apr. 16, 2024
Nier: Automata's Yoko Taro says the beloved RPG was "most inspired" by Neon Genesis Evangelion: "It's pretty much just a retelling of Evangelion, so there's not much originality to it"
Yoko Taro, are you okay? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier director Yoko Taro says the work that inspired Nier: Automata the most was Neon Genesis Evangelion, so much so that the RPG’s story is “pretty much just a retelling of Evangelion, so there’s not much originality to it.” Speaking toIGN Japan, Taro answers a question about what works he’s been inspired by.
Apr. 16, 2024
Nintendo Indie World Showcase 2024 start time - here's how to watch 20 minutes of indie game goodness
Is it finally time for Hollow Knight fans? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is hosting another one of its Indie World Showcases tomorrow, and Hollow Knight fans, as ever, are excited for this one. This presentation is strictly dedicated to indie games so don’t expect to see anything about any of Nintendo’s first-party IPs like Mario, Animal Crossing, or The Legend of Zelda.
Apr. 16, 2024
One of the best anime movies of the past few years is now on Netflix
Netflix has added to its already impressive anime library When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has added one of last year’s most popular anime movies onto the platform, making the streamer’s already impressive anime library even bigger and better. Makoto Shinkai’sSuzumeis now officially ready to stream on the site, after only being available to rent or watch on Crunchyroll, making the streaming giant one of the only places you can watch the flick.
Apr. 16, 2024
Overwatch 2 players baffled after accounts get suspended for swearing, as Blizzard customer support reiterates that "profanity has never been allowed in our games"
“F-bombs in any form are not acceptable” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2players have been left confused after discovering that using swear words while playing the game can potentially get their accounts suspended, as Blizzard customer service reiterates that “profanity has never been allowed in our games.” This was first flagged after a number of Twitter users took to the social media site to ask why their accounts had been suspended, to which they were told that “inappropriate language” and profanity, if reported, is grounds for suspension.
Apr. 16, 2024
PS5 Pro developers will reportedly be asked to make an exclusive graphics mode for Sony's upgraded console
The PS5 Pro will reportedly boast ‘Enhanced’ games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Pro could have an exclusive graphics mode ifSonygets its way with its development partners. A new report fromThe Vergestates that the long-rumoredPS5 Prowill not only offer a boost over current hardware, but could have its very own, console-specific graphics setting. Sony is reportedly asking developers to create a PS5 Pro-exclusive graphics mode that would combine the company’s 4K upscaling tech, known as PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution, with 60fps and ray-tracing effects.
Apr. 16, 2024
Sometimes I Think About Dying review: "Daisy Ridley demonstrates her star power"
There’s more to life than death in this affecting portrait of a morbid lonely soul. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. As grim as these fantasies may be, they are a lot more exciting than her bleak reality: a life spent shuffling paperwork in a shabby office sited somewhere on the Oregon coast.
Apr. 16, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog may have predicted Keanu Reeves as Shadow in a previous movie
ForeSHADOWing, much? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keanu Reeves is set to voice Shadowin upcoming animated sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which is extra fun given that the actor actually exists within the ever-expanding franchise’s canon… “Yes! Keanu!” the spiky speedster exclaims in excitement. “You are a national treasure. “‘Pop quiz, hot shot!’ Ah, it’s a classic line.”
Apr. 16, 2024
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse could be released next year, at least according to a musician working on the film
Singer d4vd shared the update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Musician d4vd has teased they could be involved inSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse, and that it might even be released next year. For now, the latest official update we have isfrom executive producer Christopher Miller who confirmed the movie was in production. “We’re really excited about where the story is going,” he said.
Apr. 16, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws' season pass-exclusive Jabba the Hutt mission won't be the only time Kay Vess encounters the crime lord
There’s plenty of Jabba in the upcoming game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftconfirms that buying the expensiveStar Wars Outlawsspecial editions will not be the only way to experience Jabba the Hutt missions in the upcoming game. Last week, we got some exciting news about Star Wars Outlaws - including a newstory trailer, its August release date, and the reveal of two special editions.
Apr. 16, 2024
Steam's most-anticipated city-builder racks up another 500,000 wishlists - after solo dev's girlfriend guessed it would only get 7,000 total
Manor Lords is going from strength to strength When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, the hotly-anticipated medieval city-builder that recently became themost-wishlisted game on Steam, has gained 500,000 prospective players in the past three months - far more than its solo developer’s girlfriend predicted it would ever gain. Yesterday, Manor Lords publisher Hooded Horse confirmed that it had hit 2.
Apr. 16, 2024
The PC Gaming Show returns in 2 months with over 50 games worth of world premieres, exclusive announcements, and dev interviews
“Expect some big reveals, new content for your favorite games, and a celebration of what’s been a golden decade for PC games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As revealed in a new press release, this year’s show is set to feature over 50 games. You can expect world premieres, exclusive announcements, developer interviews, and much more.If you’re keen to save the date, The PC Gaming Show airs on June 9 at 1pm PDT / 4pm EDT / 9pm BST / 10pm CEST.
Apr. 16, 2024
The Ready or Not horror movie sequel script is an "absolute f***ing banger"
If it ever gets made that is… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ready or Not, directed by the same duo that brought usScream 6, followsBabylon’s Samara Weaving as a young bride on her wedding day at her new husband’s rich and eccentric family’s country estate. However, what was supposed to be a joyous day soon turns into a blood-soaked nightmare when she and her new in-laws play a time-honored tradition that turns into a lethal fight for survival.
Apr. 16, 2024
The Witcher 3's official modding tools are now available on Steam - but only for a select few
The full release is sometime this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An official modding tool for The Witcher 3 has started rolling out to select players on Steam, with anyone free to sign up for the playtest now. Late last year,CD Projekt Redannouncedit was working on an editor for The Witcher 3: Wildhunt. Now, five months later, it’s appeared on Steam.
Apr. 16, 2024
Tomb Raider is seemingly coming to the Super Pocket thanks to Evercade cart upgrade
Could Lara Croft end up on a Giga Cart? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The idea of playing the original Tomb Raider trilogy on something like the Super Pocket sounds absurd, but that might be a reality soon. In fact, the company behind the Evercade handheld ecosystem has announced plans for new ‘Giga’ cartridges that’ll let you pick up classic 3D games for the system without investing in new hardware.
Apr. 16, 2024
Corsair MP600 Elite review: "Managed to scrape past the read speeds of the FireCuda 530"
A new rival joins the top PS5 SSD battle royale! The Corsair MP600 Elite gives Samsung, WD Black, and Seagate a run for their money with this top-performing drive. It’s pretty good value for a new SSD too. Great Gen 4 speeds Works well in a PS5 Beautiful design and a great heatsink Competitively priced (at the time of writing) Hybrid Gen 5 SSDs may offer more futureproofing Heatsink is slightly chunky
Apr. 16, 2024
I've waited over a decade for the Star Wars Lego sets coming May 4
Now this is podracing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The lineup of Lego Star Wars sets for May 4 (e.g. Star Wars Day) has been revealed, and it includes kits I have waitedyearsto get my hands on. Naturally, this is glossing over the many other new kits launching for May 4, and some of these could give the bestLego Star Wars setsa run for their money, so I’ve given you the lowdown of them all below.
Apr. 15, 2024
A Fallout Brotherhood of Steel theory suggests a major season 2 spoiler could be hiding in plain sight
A major red flag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showcould be hiding a surprise spoiler in plain sight – and it’s one that fans ofFallout: New Vegaswould do well to pay close attention to. Redditor OmegaSpartan256 posits a theory that will make you sit up and take notice (with a quick nod toPC Gamerfor the spot). The quick version?
Apr. 15, 2024
Alan Wake creators discuss challenges of going multi-platform and multi-project: "It's always going to be tough, but it's also pretty awesome"
Interview | Play magazine speaks to Remedy’s Sam Lake, Thomas Puha about the evolution of Alan Wake from conception to sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We know what you’re thinking: ‘Last year is neither ‘retro’ nor ‘classic!’’ That’s true, but the story ofAlan Wake 2is a winding tale that begins on a completely different platform, and last year’s PlayStation remaster is far from the end.
Apr. 15, 2024
Beetlejuice actor says she's definitely not in the Tim Burton sequel, as she offers up theory as to why
Geena Davis has confirmed she isn’t in Beetlejuice 2, and fans of the original are gutted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I’m not in the remake,” Davis toldEntertainment Tonightcandidly. “Oh, you were expecting that I would be? Yeah, no, you know what? Because my theory is that ghosts don’t age… Not that I have.” With that, we can assume that Alec Baldwin, who portrayed Barbara’s similarly deceased husband Adam in the original, won’t be showing up either.
Apr. 15, 2024
DC fans think James Gunn just teased Superman’s weirdest villain for the 2025 movie or Peacemaker season 2
“Say my name” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Say my name.” No, Heisenberg isn’t making a comeback.James Gunn– who is busy kicking off the new DCU – may have just teased the arrival of one of the weirdest andbest Superman villains. Get ready to be tongue-tied. A post shared by James Gunn (@jamesgunn) A photo posted by on
Apr. 15, 2024
Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy says the movie isn't actually Deadpool 3
Deadpool and Wolverine isn’t quite Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3director Shawn Levy says that the movie isn’tstrictlyDeadpool 3. The upcoming threequel, officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine, will see Ryan Reynolds’s Wade Wilson team up with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. “As far as crafting the Deadpool & Wolverine story, I just felt privileged every day because you’re talking about two massive movie stars in their most iconic roles.
Apr. 15, 2024
Destiny 2 dev thought it would be "impossible" for someone to clear the MMO FPS's new horde mode solo until now: "I'll never underestimate this playerbase again"
“I hereby bestow the ultimate honor, you’re That Guy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s latest big update, Into the Light, launched with a hardcore horde mode called Onslaught that at least one member of the development team thought would be impossible for a solo player to complete. You can probably guess where this is going: somebody has already soloed Onslaught on its highest difficulty.
Apr. 15, 2024
Dragon Age co-creator says adapting the beloved RPG into a Fallout-style TV show would be a "terrible idea"
David Gaider has surprised fans with his next TV show pitch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The lead writer ofBioWare’s Dragon Age series has shared what games he thinks will make a great TV adaptation, and the BioWare RPG isn’t one of them. On April 15, David Gaider—who now heads up Summerfall Games—shared his opinion on what game needs a TV adaptation next.
Apr. 15, 2024
Dune star Rebecca Ferguson gives promising update on her hit sci-fi show - that the last two seasons might film back-to-back
Meanwhile, season 2 is expected to drop next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silo star Rebecca Ferguson has given a promising update on the popular sci-fi show revealing that seasons 3 and 4, which will be the final seasons of the show, will film back-to-back, likely wrapping up the series in a dramatic finale. “We’re now looking at green-lighting seasons 3 and 4.
Apr. 15, 2024
Fallout games surge in popularity as the Amazon Prime TV show proves a hit with fans old and new
Fallout 3, 4, New Vegas, and 76 have all been given a new lease of life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several games in the Fallout series have seen a spike in player activity on PC following the recently releasedFallout TV show. The games in question include Fallout 3,Fallout 4, Fallout 76, and Fallout: New Vegas - which have all seen a steady rise in concurrent players since the show’s release on April 12.
Apr. 15, 2024
Fallout lead backtracks after revealing link between the original RPG and Fallout 4 that fans say makes one protagonist a war criminal
“Not every bit of Fallout info I share is automatically canon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The live-actionFallout TV showhas caused a huge rise in popularity for Bethesda’s beloved RPG series, withconcurrent player counts on the rise on Steam. Amongst the excitement, one Fallout lead has shared a previously unknown snippet of information connecting the original game to Fallout 4, but he’s quickly backtracked on it due to how the fanbase received it.
Apr. 15, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth update quietly fixes the confusing retry menu JRPG fans have been clowning on since launch
That Platinum Trophy stopping bug has also been fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthpatch has quietly fixed an issue that’s been confusing players since release. Before the patch, whenever Cloud and Co would die during a boss battle, players would be met with a few options. 1) Retry from before current battle, 2) Retry from this battle, 3) Retry from before battle, or 4) Resume.
Apr. 15, 2024
Fortnite Cabbage Carts: Where to destroy them
To destroy a cabbage cart in Fortnite you need to find one of the mobile vegetable stalls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Cabbage Carts can now be found in various places across the island, after being added to coincide with the Elements event based on the Avatar series. Although these mainly serve as themed props, you can at least collect some consumable items by smashing them up, plus you’ll need to destroy a Cabbage Cart to complete one of the firstFortnite questslinked to the Elements event.
Apr. 15, 2024
Fortnite Coastal Columns: Where to visit it
Coastal Columns in Fortnite can be found to the west of the island, on the opposite side to Mount Olympus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Coastal Columns is a fairly small and unassuming landmark, which you may not have paid much attention to or even visited at all depending on how much time you’ve spent exploring the battle royale island.
Apr. 15, 2024
Harold Halibut review: "A charming and ambitious handmade sci-fi adventure"
Harold Halibut’s sunken spaceship adventure on an alien planet is a stop-motion-style delight filled with meticulously crafted models and surprisingly moving writing, but awkward controls and occasionally clunky animations mar an otherwise excellent title. Charming, handmade models Compelling and humorous sci-fi narrative Surprisingly poignant writing Somewhat clunky controls Occasionally awkward animations Lots of walking back and forth Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Apr. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs are reworking "fire as a whole" after admitting the way it works now is "ridiculous"
“The works – DPS, DOT, the host thingie, not dying in two seconds from just touching it etc” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fire is out of control inHelldivers 2, but thankfully Arrowhead knows this and is working on a fix. No, I’m not talking about any one uncontained fire spreading through Super Earth, I just mean fire damage generally is unbalanced.
Apr. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 isn't getting transmog because wearing armor with passives that don't match it would be "like having an apple that tastes like bacon"
The feature “doesn’t make sense” according to the shooter’s creative director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s bad news for interstellar fashion icons everywhere, asHelldivers 2’s creative director confirms that Arrowhead isn’t planning to add transmog options to the hit shooter because it just “doesn’t make sense.” If you were unfamiliar, transmog – or transmogrification – is an option that lets you wear whatever useful equipment you want for the best abilities and stats, while essentially being able to apply a different outfit over the top that you prefer the look of.
Apr. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2's ammo booster was inspired by the director's time in the military where "it was always possible to stuff an extra magazine in another pocket"
Not everyone’s a fan of Helldivers 2’s ammo boosters, but they probably aren’t going anywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2director Johan Pilestedt says the game’s ammo boosters were inspired by his time serving in the military. In response to a complaintfrom a player claiming “no trained solider of democracy would launch into battle with no ammo,” Pilestedt subtly revealed he’s spent some time in the army.
Apr. 15, 2024
If you ring this number from the Fallout TV show you'll discover a hidden Easter egg
The most terrifying Easter egg is hidden in plain sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so manyFallout TV show Easter eggsincluded in Prime Video’s adaptation, but the most terrifying actually involves the audience. During episode 6, we see Walton Goggins’ Cooper Howard taking part in a Vault-Tec advertisement in one of the flashbacks. It’s an infomercial on what the vaults are, and why it’s so essential to secure your spot ahead of the apocalypse.
Apr. 15, 2024
Invincible season 3 is coming sooner rather than later, with voice acting already complete
Invincible has given an update on what’s coming next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible season 2might have only just wrapped up on Prime Video, but season 3 has a very promising update already. The news comes courtesy of the official Invincible Twitter account, which announced that Invincible season 3 is definitely happening, that it “should be sooner than season 2,“confirmed Battle Beast, Titan, and Invincible himself is returning, and that “voice acting is already complete.
Apr. 15, 2024
Invincible season 4 and 5 renewal seemingly revealed by now-deleted crowdfunding campaign message
Are we getting more Mark Grayson, or are we just getting our hopes up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Invincible coming back for more? A mysterious now-deleted message seems to suggest so. A crowdfunding campaign from Skybound Entertainment, the multiplatform entertainment company founded by Invincible creator Robert Kirkman, went viral today after it included a small, sneaky detail about the massively popular Prime Video show.
Apr. 15, 2024
Live-action adaptation of one of the most popular manga ever is moving forward with Rick and Morty co-creator on board
The live-action One Punch Man movie is going ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The live-action movie adaptation of One Punch Man is moving ahead – and, now,Rick and Mortyco-creator Dan Harmon is onboard. One Punch Man is one of the highest selling manga series ever, and it also has a popular anime adaptation, too. In fact, the anime is returning forOne Punch Man season 3after a five year break andhas released one epic trailerteasing what’s to come.
Apr. 15, 2024
Mike Flanagan praises gripping” new prequel to cult classic horror movie and says it "knocked him out cold"
The Haunting of Hill House helmer has high praise for The First Omen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror master Mike Flanagan has high praise forThe First Omen, the sixth installment in the cult classic franchise. “I absolutely loved THE FIRST OMEN. Gripping, vicious, and downright scary,” Flanagantweeted. “Nell Tiger Free is exceptional, but Arkasha Stevenson’s direction knocked me out cold.
Apr. 15, 2024
New horror movie about killer spiders debuts to strong Rotten Tomatoes score, earning comparisons to Alien and Slither
Who doesn’t love a giant arachnid? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror’s latest spider-themed movie has landed and it’s getting rave reviews, with fans calling it a must-watch for lovers of creature features. Sting, which premiered in US theatres on April 12, has debuted to a rather impressive 70% onRotten Tomatoes. Although some critics are calling it a run-of-the-mill spidey slasher, others say it has earned its place in the beloved horror sub-genre, as Meagan Navarro fromBloody Disgustingwrites: “Thanks to [Alyla] Browne’s bold performance and an emphasis on practical creature effects, Sting works as an entertaining throwback creature feature.
Apr. 15, 2024
New Robert Downey Jr. spy comedy series from Oldboy director is called "brilliant, unsettling, and entertaining" in first reviews, landing a great Rotten Tomatoes score
Park Chan-wook’s The Sympathizer is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sympathizer, starring Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr., has arrived, and critics and viewers alike are enjoying Park Chan-wook’s latest project. The spy comedy-drama follows the Captain, a North Vietnam spy who takes up residency in the South Vietnam army. Towards the end of the Vietnam war, the Captain flees to the US and continues to spy on South Vietnam and report on the Viet Cong – but he begins to struggle between his original loyalties and his new life.
Apr. 15, 2024
New terrifying drama with perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is climbing Netflix rankings as viewers discover its based on a shocking true story
Viewers just cannot get enough of Baby Reindeer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix sure does know how to make a chilling drama, but the streamer’s newest stalker thriller has completely shaken audiences, earning it perfect reviews and shooting it up the streamer’s top 10 charts. British drama Baby Reindeer premiered on Netflix on April 11, debuting to an impressive 100% score onRotten Tomatoes, with critics and audiences alike singing the show’s praises.
Apr. 15, 2024
Nicolas Cage's new creature feature horror movie is actually inspired by one of Disney's most innocent characters
Is no beloved childhood character safe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Nicolas Cage’s new survival horror movie Arcadian has shockingly revealed that the movie’s distinctive monster is actually inspired by a very well-known and beloved animated character…Disney’s Goofy. “From the beginning, I had this idea of big nocturnal eyes, and massive spaced-out teeth, teeth way too big for the creature’s mouth.
Apr. 15, 2024
You can save $300 on Avatar and Root RPGs thanks to this massive TTRPG bundle
You have just five days left to take advantage of this awesome deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Magpie Games is a studio with quite the portfolio, consisting of highlights like Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Game (based on the super popular Nickelodeon animated series) and Root: The Roleplaying Game, based on what I think is the cutest war game ever.
Apr. 15, 2024
OlliOlli's creators on sticking the landing with their skating series on PS Vita and beyond: "My wife and I had become totally addicted to this game on the iPad"
Interview | Play Magazine explores how the OlliOlli series came together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seeing someone do something cool, feeling inspired, then messing around yourself, putting little movements and ideas together to create your own unique line. That’s skateboarding – and it’s also how the OlliOlli series came together. Having played endless runner Canabalt, creative director John Ribbins had a thought: ‘I think that could be cool on a skateboard.
Apr. 15, 2024
Palworld fixes "an issue that caused all Pal attacks to deal only half the intended damage," confirming the survival game community's suspicions
Yes, your Pals have only been dealing a fraction of the intended damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a week afterPalworld’s last big patch, developer Pocketpair has confirmed what the community already suspected: Pal damage got a big,bignerf. Luckily, that nerf was accidental and it’s now been fixed with a new update. Palworld v0.2.2.0 is now available on Steam (the Xbox version of the patch is still forthcoming).
Apr. 15, 2024
Peacemaker season 2 is finally filming, and James Gunn confirmed the news with a fun behind-the-scenes snap
“Day 1” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peacemaker season 2 has finally started filming. The superhero show’s creatorJames Gunntook to Instagram recently to confirm the news, sharing a fun behind-the-scenes photo from set. “Day 1 S2”, the filmmaker captioned the image, which sees him taking a distorted selfie in the back of the titular character’s shiny gold helmet.
Apr. 15, 2024
Reacher is the "American James Bond," according to its star Alan Ritchson
He’s not the biggest fan though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Reacher star Alan Ritchson has compared his action hero to James Bond, but it’s not necessarily a positive comparison. Speaking toEntertainment Weeklyrecently, he said he had no interest in being considered to play 007, even after his breakthrough as another action legend. “It’s funny, I kind of feel like Reacher is the American James Bond,” he said.
Apr. 15, 2024
Reading 42 pages of Elder Scrolls Online Gold Road patch notes won't make Elder Scrolls 6 get here any quicker, but it's a good way to kill some time
Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road is a behemoth of an MMO update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the launch of Elder Scrolls Online: Gold Road on the public test realm (PTR), Bethesda has released the full 42 pages - yes, 42 flippin' pages - of patch notes for the 5.3 GB expansion. For me, ESO has always been the best possible stopgap between mainline Elder Scrolls releases, and I mean absolutely no disrespect by that.
Apr. 15, 2024
Shang-Chi star Simu Liu “promises” that a sequel is still happening despite no update from Marvel for three years
Liu says a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is still on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings is still on the way, says star Simu Liu. The actor took to Threads to respond to a fan about Marvel’s lack of news on the sequel.
Apr. 15, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 finds its Shadow actor in John Wick star Keanu Reeves
Yeah, I’m thinking Shadow’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is bringing Shadow into the cinematic fold, and contrary to some long-standing rumors, he’s going to be voiced by none other than the breathtaking Keanu Reeves. Rumors have been circulating that Hayden Christensen would voice Shadow since earlier this year, but there was never a clear origin point for those rumors.
Apr. 15, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws creative director says the Jedi "didn't even enter the picture" when deciding what the open-world game would be about
Instead, protagonist Kay Vess was inspired by fan-favorite scoundrel Han Solo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis set to launch later this year, and beyond offering an open world to explore, it’s also going to allow players to step into the shoes of a scoundrel named Kay Vess. Needless to say, it’s shaping up to be quite a departure from the lightsaber-swinging action we’re used to from the recent Star Wars Jedi games, but the creative director of Outlaws says that the idea of having Jedi at the forefront of the game “didn’t even enter the picture.
Apr. 15, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws has cameos that should please "oldheads and youngheads" alike, but don't expect to be hunted down by Boba Fett
“There are a few canon Star Wars characters that we’ll meet across the adventure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis set to feature an array of cameos from existing franchise canon, but it’s also got an entirely original cast of assassins that’ll come after you when you’ve made a criminal syndicate mad. The faction system in Outlaws measures your estimation in the eyes of a handful of criminal syndicates, and if your reputation drops low enough, a faction might send an assassin out to hunt you down.
Apr. 15, 2024
The funniest character from the She-Hulk TV show just made her Marvel Comics debut
And her name is spelled with two N’s, one Y When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. She-Hulk: Attorney at Lawproved to be one of the more divisive entries into the recent-ish MCU, but there was one aspect of the show that united even the doubters: Patty Guggenheim’s fabulous performance as Madisynn (“with two N’s, one Y, but it’s not where you thiiink!
Apr. 15, 2024
The MCU Fantastic Four movie may be setting up all the pieces to bring in Doctor Doom and Mephisto with Julia Garner's Silver Surfer Shalla-Bal
Julia Garner’s MCU Silver Surfer Shalla-Bal could be the connection Marvel needs to bring in Doctor Doom and Mephisto When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Julia Garner is reportedly set to play the Silver Surferin theMCU Fantastic Four reboot movie- but not the classic Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd. Instead, it seems she’ll be playing a version of the Silver Surfer who is actually Shalla-Bal, the lover of Norrin Radd and the ruler of his home planet, Zenn-La.
Apr. 15, 2024
True Detective showrunner teases season 5 and its possible connection to Night Country
Could Issa López’s True Detective season 5 connect to Night Country? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fifth season of True Detective is on the way from Night Country creator Issa López – and the filmmaker is keeping it vague when it comes to prior season connections. “It might, or not, be connected to Ennis,” López said during theDeadline TV Contenderspanel.
Apr. 15, 2024
With 20 hours to go, Helldivers 2 players are finally in position to succeed the latest Major Order after Game Master Joel gave them hell all weekend
Even the most loyal Helldivers are feeling done with fire tornadoes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The last few days have been rough forHelldivers 2players, to say the least. As the weekend began, we were hit with a new Major Order – halt the Automaton advance and hold the Menkent line, maintaining complete control over Menkent and Lesath in the process.
Apr. 15, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super review: “The level of mid-range performance I was craving”
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super is now arguably the best version of the mid-range GPU, providing great 1440p performance that improves upon the original Lovelace contender. It’s still only rocking 12GB GDDR6 memory and vanilla RTX 4070 price cuts could make this model a harder sell. However, the card’s higher CUDA core count does produce a respectable performance bump that makes it worth picking up. Improved specs over original
Apr. 14, 2024
Fallout 4's next-gen update prompts indefinite delay for massive "30-40GB" Fallout London mod: "The past four years of our work stand to simply break"
“We want this as close to a game release as we can” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 4’s impending next-gen update will almost certainly “break” many mods, according to aFallout Londonmodder, causing the “game-sized” project to be delayed indefinitely. The Fallout London mod, which aims to depict the nuclear Wasteland in Englands capital, was due to release on April 23.
Apr. 14, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth book confirms what JRPG fans suspected: Barret is the easiest character to date, to no one's surprise
He’s eager to jump on the Gold Saucer Skywheel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barret Wallace is the easiest character to date inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, according to the recent Ultimania explainer book. Rebirth players had a feeling machine-gun-armed Barret was the easiest character to ‘romance’ when many of us were giddily sitting alongside the loveable man in theGold Saucer Skywheel date.
Apr. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev says melee weapons are "still branded plausible," and now I'm dreaming of duking it out with an Automaton Hulk with a giant sword of my own
Gimme katanas, chainsaws, lightsabers, and gloves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Melee weapons are still on the table for co-op shooterHelldivers 2, and now I’m imagining futures spent slicing space crabs and parrying chainsaw-armed robots. Helldivers 2 has evolved an impressive amount since its deployment in early February, with developer Arrowhead Studios introducing giant rideable mechs, new weapons, and an evolving narrative that shifts depending on player behavior.
Apr. 14, 2024
How this open-world puzzle game classic helped us come to terms with human extinction by tapping into our thirst for storytelling
Opinion | Join Edge magazine as it takes a retrospective deep dive into high-brow puzzler The Talos Principle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Humanity’s final act, as predicted by The Talos Principle, might be viewed as one born of sheer ego. Faced with a species-ending virus, a group of researchers seek to preserve our knowledge and achievements, hoping they might one day hold meaning for someone new.
Apr. 14, 2024
Our most-anticipated city builder becomes one of the world's most-wanted games as it tops Hades 2's Steam wishlists
Manor Lords shoots to the top of Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords, one of our most anticipated city-building games, has become the world’s most anticipated city-building game, according to Steam wishlist charts. Manor Lords is an upcoming medieval strategy game that mixes top-down settlement expansion with sweeping tactical battles. It features the same economy micromanagement and complex social simulations that make games like this click, but everything is rendered in agonizingly realistic detail, giving this one the extra edge.
Apr. 13, 2024
Minecraft movie stars Jack Black and Jason Momoa celebrate end of filming with a sweet behind-the-scenes photo
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being announced eight years ago, the live-action Minecraft movie has finally wrapped filming. Jason Momoa announced the film had wrapped via Instagram, and celebrated with a carousel of sweet photos that pay tribute to the people of New Zealand. “MINECRAFT WE ARE WRAPPING All my aloha to my crew and cast,” Momoawrote. “Unbelievable movie experience truly one of the greatest times of my life.
Apr. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 studio was secretly one of the biggest Kickstarter backers for a modern Metroidvania classic: "They dropped a four figure sum, never asked for their rewards"
Larian Studios backed the unholy indie Blasphemous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios, the company name you’ve definitely heard of afterBaldur’s Gate 3’sseismic impact, quietly backed one of thebest Metroidvania gamesever made. “Not many people know this, but Larian Studios was one of the biggest contributors during the Blasphemous Kickstarter campaign,” lead level designer Enrique Colinet revealed in a recent social mediapost.
Apr. 13, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's massive graphics overhaul, due in update 7.0, shows how far the MMO has come in 10 years
And the PC benchmark is available tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is readying up to release its massive Dawntrail expansion and 7.0 updatethis July, featuring a gorgeous graphical overhaul that shows how far the MMO has come since its rebirth over 10 years ago. PublisherSquare Enixreleased a trailer to show off the game’s fancy graphics update that’s coming alongside the next expansion, where we can see improved lighting, overhauled textures, and vastly more detailed materials.
Apr. 13, 2024
Former Blizzard president wants to be able to leave a "tip" after completing $70 games: "I wish I could give these folks another $10 or $20"
Pay up for the credits, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Blizzard president Mike Ybarra, whoexited the publisher in January, would like to leave tips after completing some $70 games. “I’ve thought about this idea for a while, as a player, since I’ve been diving into single player games lately,” Ybarra wrote in a social media post earlier this week.
Apr. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev suggests restarting the game to fix a pricey new ship upgrade bug, confirms the team is "investigating a fix"
Superior Packing Methodology isn’t teaching box packers the basics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new and incredibly expensiveHelldivers 2 Ship Moduleupgrade is currently bugged, while one developer recommends simply restarting the game. Helldivers 2’s Democratic Detonation Warbondintroduced a bunch of things that goboom -including an explosive crossbow that’s a friendly fire hazard in shaky hands - to help divers in their ongoing war against the Automatons.
Apr. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs "contemplated" underground maps, but they'd be hard to make with "a lot of tech and logistics based on it being a very different kind of gameplay"
It’d also be “friendly fire hell” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’sdevelopers have considered adding underground maps, though we wouldn’t hold our breath waiting for it to happen as it would require a huge commitment, and it’d likely be “friendly fire hell” anyway. In the game’s official Discord server, one Arrowhead Game Studios community manager was asked if there would be “some cave underground maps” at some point in the future of Helldivers 2.
Apr. 13, 2024
How action led the way in Final Fantasy 16's bid to reinvent the long-running RPG series
Interview | Edge magazine explores the making of FF16 with the devs who brought it to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The words ‘Final Fantasy’ might have become something of a misnomer over the decades, this venerable series having spanned some 36 years and 16 releases (not counting the innumerable spinoffs, remakes, expansions, and sub-sequels such as FFX-2).
Apr. 13, 2024
Even the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth explainer book can't explain what's up with the JRPG's divisive ending
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Ultimania says you might want to wait part 3 for that, bud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re hopingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s new grandiose Ultimania novel provides answers or hints regarding the ending’s lingering mystery, you may be disappointed. Before we continue, take this as your chance to peace out if you haven’t finished Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth yet, as we’re entering spoiler territory.
Apr. 12, 2024
"I may need your help": Japanese visual novel publisher goofs too close to the sun by saying one anime girl plushie made more money in 28 hours than its past 28 years of games
JAST is not actually rebranding to Dave’s Fumo Emporium, though it is tempting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saya no Uta, orThe Song of Sayain English, is a notoriously graphic visual novel from the mind of Gen “Urobutcher” Urobuchi where a whole bunch of NSFW (arguably not safe for life, frankly) stuff happens. Its most iconic character is a disarmingly sweet-looking anime girl (andnothingelse) named Saya.
Apr. 12, 2024
A chalkboard has ignited a fierce Fallout TV show debate about whether the new series has retconned game canon
A history lesson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showalready has a canon controversy but, don’t worry, the ‘retcon’ to the game seriesreallyisn’t as important as it seems at first glance.Some spoilers for Fallout follow. So, what’s the issue? Well, it all stems from a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it chalkboard during Lucy and Max’s impromptu trip to Vault 4. On it, it says the ‘Fall of Shady Sands’ happens in 2277.
Apr. 12, 2024
A fan-favorite Marvel star will voice the villain of the Avatar: The Last Airbender movie trilogy - and the first film is now arriving next year
Dave Bautista is Avatar’s new big bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Avatar: The Last Airbender movies are on the way – and with Dave Bautista in tow. The voice cast includes singer-songwriter Eric Nam, Dionne Quan (Rugrats, The Fairly OddParents), Jessica Matten (Dark Winds), and Roman Zaragoza (Ghosts). Matten will reportledly voice Katara, with Bautista, known for his role as beloved Guardians of the Galaxy member Drax the Destroyer, playing an unnamed villain.
Apr. 12, 2024
After 10 years and two canceled projects, former Dragon Age director says he's "confident" his promising new game about giant bosses "will get out the door"
Eternal Strands will see the light of day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following two canned projects and a decade of corporate mishaps, Dragon Age’s former director is “confident” that his self-published game will see the light of day. Mike Laidlaw made his name working at developerBioWarefor more than a decade - with writing and design credits on classics like Jade Empire and Mass Effect - before he was promoted to lead the Dragon Age series.
Apr. 12, 2024
After 25 years, the lost N64 game that could've been Nintendo's answer to Tomb Raider has been preserved online
A forgotten piece of gaming history lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25 years ago, Nintendo began to promote an action-adventure game called Riqa, but that game quickly disappeared from the public eye and vanished into obscurity. But now, the game is back and playable thanks to one of the original devs at the defunct UK developer Bits Studios.
Apr. 12, 2024
After 26 years stuck in Japan, Nintendo finally releases forgotten SNES Mario worldwide on Switch
Wrecking Crew ‘98 finally gets a worldwide release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new selection of retro games hit the Nintendo Switch Online library today, and while it’s not the biggest group of names this time around, there is one notable addition in the form of a Mario game that had never previously been released outside of Japan.
Apr. 12, 2024
After that Rise of the Beasts post-credits scene, a Transformers and G.I. Joe crossover movie is officially happening
Anthony Ramos' Noah might be officially joining the team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a big day for those of us who used to making our Transformers and G.I. Joe action figures fight. AfterTransformers: Rise of the Beaststeased a potential G.I. Joe crossover in a quick post-credits scene, Paramount says the film is officially happening. The crossover pic was announced during Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation, which also gave attendees a special preview of the upcoming animated flick Transformers One.
Apr. 12, 2024
As a non-Fallout player, I loved the show – is it time I finally took the plunge and entered the games' tortured wastelands?
Opinion | You don’t need to play the games to watch the show, but could they offer more? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a confession. I’ve never made it past the first few moments of theFallout 4prologue. Now, that’s nothing to do with the game’s quality, and more down to an annoying bug keeping me stuck staring in the mirror during the opening sequence.
Apr. 12, 2024
As it goes gold, Stellar Blade dev says "many people felt we were out of our mind" for trying to make a full-fat action RPG in Korea's mobile-dominated market
“Getting to work on a AAA game in Korea is quite a rare feat,” says one developer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, previously known for the likes of Goddess of Victory: Nikke, has repeatedly discussed the challenges of shifting to a more ambitious, current-gen action RPG, especially in a mobile-dominated market like South Korea’s.
Apr. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 passes Elden Ring and Breath of the Wild to become first game to win all five major GOTY awards
Larian Studios makes history with a spotless winning streak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3continues its unbreakable winning streak to become the first-ever game to grab gold at all five major Game of the Year awards. Developer Larian Studios walked away from last night’s BAFTA Games Awards with another ‘Best Game’ trophy for its smash hit RPG, alongside wins for best music, narrative, supporting performance, and player’s choice.
Apr. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director says the CRPG's latest players' choice win is proof that "a developer is not a dispensable asset"
Developers aren’t “something to be decommissioned when it suits,” he says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3had a very successful night at the BAFTA Game Awards, taking home not just the Best Game award, but also accolades for the best music, narrative, and even players' choice. Speaking about the players' choice win, the CRPG’s publishing director, Michael Douse, says it’s “a testimony to the fact that a developer is not a dispensable asset.
Apr. 12, 2024
Captain America 4 first look shows Harrison Ford tasking Anthony Mackie with starting a new Avengers – and Kevin Feige compares the movie to The Winter Soldier
The first look at Captain America 4 is here, as footage also debuts behind closed doors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Captain America 4 has arrived, and footage has also debuted behind closed doors at CinemaCon. The official first look photos come courtesy ofEntertainment Weekly, and they show Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson with that iconic shield in hand, as well as the new Cap facing off with Harrison Ford’s Thunderbolt Ross, who is now the President of the United States.
Apr. 12, 2024
Captain America 4 is acknowledging Thunderbolt Ross looks different with a Rhodey-style joke
Harrison Ford took over the role following William Hurt’s death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first footage from Captain America: Brave New World has beenscreened behind closed doors at CinemaCon– and it turns out it features a winking reference towards Thunderbolt Ross being recast. According to ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis, who was in attendance at CinemaCon, the footage from the film pokes fun at Ross’s new look.
Apr. 12, 2024
Captain Marvel #7 shows what happens when you sever the Nega-Bands from the Negative Zone
Carol Danvers may be in over her head as Genis-Vell returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain Marvel may have met her match in current arch-foe The Undone, who has had her eyes on Carol Danvers’Nega-Bands, a pair of ancient Kree Weapons with a connection to the Negative Zone. But what happens when the Nega-Bands are severed from their link to the Negative Zone?
Apr. 12, 2024
Challengers review: "A pulsating tale that's sure to get deuces flowing"
Expect code violations aplenty from a pulsating tale of discord at the net cord that’s sure to get deuces flowing. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The nominal source of their antipathy is Zendaya’s Tashi, a Serena-ish prodigy turned exacting taskmistress who, having had her playing career curtailed by a cruel injury, has devoted herself to making husband Art the best he can be.
Apr. 12, 2024
Civil War's Alex Garland and Kirsten Dunst don't need to reassure audiences with their new action movie
Big Screen Spotlight | Civil War writer-director Alex Garland and star Kirsten Dunst talk us through politics, violence, and journalism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InCivil War, the latest movie fromEx Machinaand Annihilation director Alex Garland, we see the horrors of conflict through camera lenses rather than crosshairs. Our way into the action is through seasoned photojournalist Lee (Kirsten Dunst), her Reuters colleague Joel (Narcos' Wagner Moura), and New York Times veteran Sammy (Dune’s Stephen McKinley Henderson).
Apr. 12, 2024
Dough Spectrum Black review: “OLED spice makes for a pricey monitor mix”
The Dough Spectrum Black struts its stuff with a new OLED panel, but its price tag gives it a disadvantage against its glossy gorilla glass predecessor. If you’re nerdy about vibrancy and have a need for speed, this freshly baked entry to Dough’s line-up will be potentially worth investing in. That said, while it boasts marvellous visuals, there are plenty of other similar 1440p screens out there that won’t set you back over $1,000.
Apr. 12, 2024
Fallout season 1 finale has a major New Vegas character cameo that you may have missed
The House always wins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout endingmay have left you blinded by its blast of twists, turns, anda major location reveal– but it was also hiding a cameo from a major character in the games. Fallout episode 8 spends plenty of time in Vault-Tec’s shadowy conference room, where Barb (Frances Turner) chairs a gathering of several corporation heads and CEOs.
Apr. 12, 2024
Fallout TV show didn't need to use CGI to create the Wasteland because it found the perfect real-life location
Anyone fancy a trip to the Namib desert? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’s live-action TV adaptation ofFalloutis visually stunning – and those wild desert sets are real. “We were transported, truly, to a desolate set. It became our set, the sands of Namibia. That first feeling – I remember walking out and doing the scene,” star Aaron Moten tells GamesRadar+.
Apr. 12, 2024
Fans are calling the Fallout TV show one of the best video game adaptations ever – and critics agree, judging by its near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Fallout is a hit for Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showhas debuted to praise from critics and audiences alike, making the new Prime Video series a candidate for one of the best video game adaptations to date. Fallout currently has a critics' score of 93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 73 reviews.Our own reviewsays that “despite its inconsistent tone and overcrowded story, Fallout blows the competition away with a game-accurate, hilarious quest through the Wasteland anchored by plenty of personality and punchy social commentary.
Apr. 12, 2024
First look at Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor Who season 2 confirms the return of Millie Gibson and introduces a new companion too
The Fifteenth Doctor will have two companions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC has shared a first look at Doctor Who season 2 – and the Doctor has not one, but two companions. Sethu is perhaps best known for starring as Cinta Kaz in theDisneyPlus Star Wars series Andor, as well as Jurassic World Dominion, Annika, and Strike Back.
Apr. 12, 2024
First Sonic 3 footage teases a Sonic and Robotnik team-up to take down Shadow
Behind-closed-doors Sonic 3 footage from CinemaCon has been revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toIGN, the footage kicks off with Jim Carrey’s Doctor Robotnik lamenting his defeat at the end of the last movie. He apparently has ballooned to a weight not too dissimilar to his egg-shaped game counterpart. “[I had] the ultimate power in the palm of my hands and now I sit here binging on carbohydrates,” Robotnik says.
Apr. 12, 2024
Fortnite Elemental Shrines: Where to visit them
Elemental Shrines in Fortnite contain Mythic bending techniques for water, earth, fire, and air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Elemental Shrines have sprung up around the battle royale island, as part of the Avatar-themed Elements event which is currently taking place. Not only are these handy locations to find so you can grab one of the four Mythic bending techniques that add special powers to your arsenal, but you’ll also need to visit an Elemental Shrine for one of the earlyFortnite queststied to this event, so it definitely pays to know where they are.
Apr. 12, 2024
Gladiator 2 debuts "epic" first footage, featuring a brutal Paul Mescal battling man-eating monkeys, a terrifying Joseph Quinn, and gladiators fighting sharks
Paul Mescal has entered the arena When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2 has unveiled its first trailer behind closed doors at CinemaCon, and it’s apparently a seriously epic reintroduction to Ridley Scott’s Oscar-winning world. PerVariety, the trailer begins with Paul Mescal’s Lucius Verus as a nobleman who has been forced to renounce his privileged position to become a gladiator.
Apr. 12, 2024
GTA San Andreas speedrunner meets the dev who programmed the nonsense that destroyed her run, and he's "so sorry"
Here we go again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij has been spilling some of the deepest secrets of the PS2 Grand Theft Auto games for ages now, and now he’s stepped in to make himself a willing scapegoat for a disastrous San Andreas speedrun. Earlier this month, Vermeij explainedthe “embarrassing” bug behind San Andreas’s plane crashes.
Apr. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 players were right: the new Warbond's Ground Breaker armor has the wrong passive bonus, but Arrowhead says it'll be fixed soon
A hotfix is incoming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yep, that new CE-27 Ground Breaker armor released as part of the latestHelldivers 2Warbond really was meant to have a different passive installed, and the devs at Arrowhead are already working on a fix to make things right. “Regarding the CE-27 Ground Breaker armor, we’re aware of a slight mixup that resulted in it going live with the Servo-Assisted passive instead of the Engineering Kit passive as advertised,” community manager Spitz says in aDiscordannouncement.
Apr. 12, 2024
Here are the Genshin Impact 4.6 codes from the livestream
Free Primogems, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact 4.6 codes are here, and that means various freebies alongside the usual excitement-building reveals of what content is coming next and what new and returning characters you’ll be wishing for when the banner comes. Here, though, we’re all about theGenshin Impact codes. If you’re new, they provide a significant boost to your travels as they provide things like Primogems, Mora, Hero’s Wit, Adventurer’s Experience, and more.
Apr. 12, 2024
Hollow Knight: Silksong hopefuls cry "SKONG" and issue a “Code Red” alert after indie showcase mentions the sequel, only to have the Metroidvania no-show yet again
“What’s the name of this highly anticipated Metroidvania with an insect again?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight fans parched for more Silksong news are no strangers to disappointment when it comes to the big trailerthon showcases, but this week’s Triple-I Initiative stung extra hard. The Triple-I Initiative was an event organized by some of the biggest names in the indie scene, with the developers behindSlay the Spire, Dead Cells, and more coming together to debut dozens of trailers from independent teams.
Apr. 12, 2024
Horror fans may not want an English-language remake of Speak No Evil, but the trailer teases a different ending that could make it worthwhile
Will the remake go a little further? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inthe footage, we see an American family meet a British couple (James McAvoy and Aisling Franciosi) and their child whilst on holiday, but when the Brits invite their newfound friends over to their country home, the guests soon realize that their summer pals are not what they once seemed.
Apr. 12, 2024
X-Men '97 mid-season trailer teases a surprise, major Marvel cameo
The X-Men ‘97 mid-season trailer sets up huge things to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97is halfway through its run onDisneyPlus – and an epic new mid-season trailer has teased what’s still to come, including what looks to be a major Marvel cameo. The following will delve intospoilers forX-Men ‘97 episode 5, so turn back now if you’re not up to date!
Apr. 12, 2024
I played the medieval city builder-meets-RTS game that has 2 million wishlists on Steam and it blew my tiny mind
Preview | Ye Olde Sim City with battle tactics? Count me in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They came for us in winter. By this point in my Manor Lords journey, I’d built quite the cozy township for my 54-odd tenants, but I’d neglected to do one very important thing: tool them up properly for battle. The fact that it took the bandits more than an in-game year to reach me should have been enough time, but I’d needed about that long to build ranks and form my own militia.
Apr. 12, 2024
If Dishonored and Deathloop's immersive sim and stealth action makes your head spin, let me introduce you to this indie stealth platformer
Indie Spotlight | If immersive sims throw you for a (Death)loop, you might get on better with Ereban: Shadow Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkaneis a studio known for making highly immersive and creative games, and every time Dishonored or Deathloop or Prey are mentioned, I want to say, “oh yeah, IloveArkane games”. I then immediately remind myself that, of the four Arkane games I’ve played, Dishonored is the only one I’ve completed.
Apr. 12, 2024
In Helldivers 2's clearest 'are we the baddies' moment yet, players can remove safety systems protecting the community's favorite character just to buff Stratagems
Are those extra Eagle bombs worth it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might not be very democratic to say it, but it’s always been pretty obvious thatHelldivers 2’s prosperous planet of Super Earth might not be the kindest place in the universe. From the game’s in-universe propaganda, thedenial of information like the existence of flying bugs, and the fact thatHelldivers are treated so poorly, the signs have always been there – just don’t tell them I said that.
Apr. 12, 2024
It's Morbin' time for Spider-Man as Morbius joins him for an "incredibly fun" Blood Hunt tie-in
Morbius joins the vampire-centric Blood Hunt crossover in a Spider-Man story that leans into the memes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Morbius has become an unlikely household name in recent years thanks to the popularity of his film - as a meme. And while some writers might balk at leaning into the Living Vampire’s comedic cultural caché, Justina Ireland is taking it all in stride with a wry smile as she brings Morbius into Amazing Spider-Man: Blood Hunt this May, alongside artist Marcelo Ferreira and colorist Rachelle Rosenberg.
Apr. 12, 2024
Louder for the shareholders in the back: Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth producer says Part 3 may be finished within just 3 years because the dev team hasn't been split up
Here’s hoping we don’t have too long to wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy fans have a lot to unpack today, as theFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthUltimania book has now launched in Japan, giving us more juicy details about the recent RPG as well as the next chapter in the Remake trilogy. Notably, we’ve gotten a little more indication as to how long we can expect to wait for Part 3, even if no release window has been confirmed yet.
Apr. 12, 2024
My obsession with the Stardew Valley 1.6 update changelog is making me nostalgic for physical game manuals
Opinion | Waiting for the latest Stardew Valley 1.6 update to hit consoles has me reminiscing about game manuals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the course of the lengthy drive, I obsessively pored over a little trainer manual tucked inside the game’s case. Each page made my sense of anticipation grow; every feature detailed and item listed built up a picture of what awaited me on the shiny blue cartridge.
Apr. 12, 2024
New Alien: Romulus footage has shown behind closed doors, with lots of blood and, of course, aliens bursting through human chests
It’s bloody, bloody, bloody When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toComicBook, the footage begins on the spaceship where two young girls discover a body, meanwhile, a man is elsewhere on the ship surrounded by encased moving samples. The man then has a button pushed on his neck, causing him to reboot and his eyes to roll back, whilst aliens are hatching in front of him and dropping into the water at his feet.
Apr. 12, 2024
New Deadpool 3 footage sees Thor crying over a dead Wade Wilson, and potentially sets up a big Loki retcon
“Why is the Sacred Timeline being saved…? We just had two seasons on why that is a terrible idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Loki seasons 1 and 2. Proceed with caution if you’ve not yet caught up with theDisneyPlus series. Deadpool 3is out in just a few months' time and yet the meta Marvel movie’s plot is still pretty much a secret.
Apr. 12, 2024
Original Final Fantasy 7 director hopes the JRPG series continues after the Remake project trilogy ends, but reckons it may be without him
For now, Yoshinori Kitase wants to finish the trilogy on a positive note without leaving behind any unfinished business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yoshinori Kitase hopes that Final Fantasy 7 continues after the Remake project ends with Part 3, though he doubts he’ll be involved if that happens. The officialFinal Fantasy 7 RebirthUltimania has been released in Japan, expanding on the game’s story and lore while providing some developer commentary and art.
Apr. 12, 2024
PowerA Advantage Controller review: "Someone put RGB eyeliner on a controller"
The PowerA Advantage Wired Controller doesn’t change all that much from the cheaper Enhanced Controller, but it’s worth considering for its various colorways, faithful Xbox feel, great back buttons, and affordable price tag. If you’re a fan of RGB lighting, you need to know about the Lumectra version. Faithful Xbox controller feel Two solid back buttons Tight thumbstick tension Really nice RGB highlights Really robust build quality Lots of colorways / RGB reel included
Apr. 12, 2024
Slay the Spire 2 is happening because fans went "the extra mile" for the original roguelike deck builder: "We love our job"
Mega Crit are “doing it all again” thanks to the community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slay the Spire 2 is only happening because the development team was inspired by the community’s love for the original roguelike deck builder. “Slay the Spire’s success comes from our community,” the sequel’sSteam pagereads. “It sounds corny, but the extra mile many of you went to report issues, translate content/announcements, create long video essays, make excellent (lol) tier lists, and draw goofy or gorgeous fan art is the reason we’re doing it all again.
Apr. 12, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creators Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird provide a never-before-seen cover for the TMNT 40th Anniversary Celebration comic
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles celebrate 40 years with a special comic one-shot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to believe (and it makes me feel ancient), but the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been around for 40 years, since 1984. And to mark the milestone, IDW Publishing is releasing a TMNT: 40th Anniversary Comics Celebration one-shot this summer.
Apr. 12, 2024
The 32 greatest Arnold Schwarzenegger movie moments
He’s battled machines, warriors, and parents over Christmas toys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since his movie career began in roughly 1970, Arnold Schwarzenegger has been an unstoppable force in cinema. But of all his memorable movies, which of them have his most unforgettable on-camera moments? Although Arnold Scwharzenegger made his acting debut at age 22 in the 1970 film Hercules in New York, he achieved more notoriety through his appearance in the documentary Pumping Iron.
Apr. 12, 2024
The Fallout show feels like an adaptation of a game that doesn't exist
Opinion | Amazon’s Prime Video has managed a real Nuka Cola Victory here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to adaptations of video games into movies or TV shows, there are essentially only two possible paths forward. That is, assuming you’re aiming for authenticity. You either recreate the events of a given game as accurately as possible or you look to tell a new story within the world of the game.
Apr. 12, 2024
The Helldivers 2 dev asked players about its new Warbond and worst guns, and after 25,000 responses folks overwhelmingly agree that they both need a little something
The first Helldivers 2 Discord player poll sends a clear message after a few hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The officialHelldivers 2Discord server recently set up a poll channel to gauge players' opinions on various updates and features, and after seven hours its inaugural polls indicate that the game’s community hopes to see a little more oomph from its Warbonds and marksman rifles.
Apr. 12, 2024
The most beloved modern Star Trek shows are both getting renewed, but there's sad news for one of them
The Trek giveth, and the Trek taketh away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a big day of good news and bad news for Star Trek fans, as Paramount giveth and Paramount taketh away. First the good news - Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is coming back for a fourth season. The beloved Star Trek prequel series has been greenlit for season 4 even before the third season has aired.
Apr. 12, 2024
The secret to Helldivers 2's success? The Last of Us and God of War designer points to immersive element "I don't see people talking about enough"
It also explains all that community role-playing, they suggest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s popularity continues to be immense, and one senior game designer atNaughty Doghas been gushing about what they believe to be the main reason why – its focus on immersion. Derek Mattson has been credited with a number of hugeSonyInteractive Entertainment-published games, including being part of the narrative technical design team on God of War Ragnarok and serving as a game designer on The Last of Us Part 2.
Apr. 12, 2024
This Metroidvania had my curiosity after boasting of an Elden Ring-sized map, now it has my attention after showing off some slick JRPG and Soulslike elements
Fallen Tear: The Ascension looks like a whole bunch of stuff that I love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was bold of Fallen Tear: The Ascension to say it"may be the Elden Ring of Metroidvania in terms of map size"last year, and from that moment the game – which was already on mySteam wishlist– has been on my radar as it moves toward a to-be-announced release date.
Apr. 12, 2024
Thought the Dune popcorn bucket was obscene? Deadpool 3 has an even cruder tie-in planned
According to Marvel boss Kevin Feige, it’s “intentionally crude and lewd” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So it’s hardly surprising, then, that Marvel is planning the ultimate meta gag for the threequel’s cinema release: a deliberately questionable popcorn bucket that’ll rival this year’sDune: Part Two butthole-looking monstrosity. “While some are unintentionally gross, this one will be intentionally gross,“added Gizmodo and io9’s Germain Lussieron Twitter, as he relayed Feige’s announcement during the event.
Apr. 12, 2024
Thunderbolts' mysterious asterisk does mean something, but Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige won't say what until post-release
We’re just as curious as you are… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, the title of upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts* officially has an asterisk at the end of it – and apparently it means something significant, according to studio boss Kevin Feige. Not that he’s going to tell us what it is until after the film’s released… Fans had initially assumed it was a jokey nod to a “typo” seen ona behind-the-scenes set tourposted to Instagram back in March, but it turns out the asterisk was supposed to be there the whole time.
Apr. 12, 2024
Transformers #7 packs in the cameos as Starscream and Soundwave go to war over who will lead the Decepticons
This month’s issue is the first part of a new arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound’s Transformers starts a new arc this week with #7. It’s another strong issue fromone of our favorite ongoing comics, but it also marks a shake-up both in the status quo of the ongoing story and behind the scenes. Before we get into the story details, let’s quickly address the Autobot in the room… Transformers launched with fan favorite creator Daniel Warren Johnson on both writing and art duties.
Apr. 12, 2024
Wade Wilson knows about your Avengers Secret Wars theories for Deadpool 3, and he’s trolling you with them
We’d expect nothing less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It begins with Deadpool saying “So, I heard Secret Wars is finally gonna introduce…” before his phone rings. Then Wolverine pushes him out of the frame and tells him to turn his phone off. Now, while we didn’t hear the compelling end of that sentence, we’re pretty much sure he was implyingDoctor Doom.
Apr. 12, 2024
What do you get when you turn Peter Parker into the Green Goblin? Spider-Goblin, of course
Amazing Spider-Man #53 will curse Peter Parker with the evil of the Green Goblin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out thenew Goblin Marvel Comics was teasing a little while backis actually none other than Peter Parker, who will once again be bonded with the sins ofNorman Osborn, this time going full Goblin, as seen on Ed McGuiness' now fully revealed cover for Amazing Spider-Man #53.
Apr. 12, 2024
What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine is the Disney-themed Old Man Logan parody we didn't know we needed
He’s the best at what he does: quacking, mainly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No, your eyes don’t deceive you, Bub, that really isDonald Duckas Wolverine. Marvel & Disney: What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1 is written by Luca Barbieri and drawn by artist Giada Perissinotto. The issue mashes up various Marvel and Disney characters in a story that is - somewhat unexpectedly - a riff on Jeff Lemire and Ed Brisson’s classic, grittyOld Man Logan.
Apr. 12, 2024
Horror sequel Smile 2 trailer has debuted behind closed doors, showcasing its grin-tastic premise with a popstar twist
Get ready to Smile again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to put on a happy face. The Smile sequel, starring Aladdin’s Naomi Scott, has been given a first look at this year’s CinemaCon. Slash Filmhas the scoop on the footage, which only premiered to those at the event. In it, Scott plays a popstar who is confronted by a sinister man (Lukas Gage) who breaks into her dressing room and – you guessed it – flashes a smile at her.
Apr. 11, 2024
56 Fallout TV show Easter eggs, cameos, and references we've found so far
From bobbleheads to bombs, here’s every shout out and call back in the Fallout TV series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout TV show is here and it is loaded with Easter eggs and references to all the games. Which isn’t all that surprising as we know thatthe Fallout TV show is canon, according Todd Howard. There’s eight episodes full of clear call outs, knowing winks and more to all the games so far, so join me as I work my way through every episode, and point it all out.
Apr. 11, 2024
8 years after it debuted, Tom Hiddleston's hit thriller series has been renewed for season 3, before season 2 has even aired
The Night Manager has just got a surprise double-season renewal with BBC and Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel star Tom Hiddleston’s hit series The Night Manager has been renewed for season 3, and season 2 hasn’t even aired yet. It’s a rather interesting announcement given how the thriller-drama often sees Pine wind up in life-threatening situations. Might we assume that he’ll make it to the season 2 finale unscathed then?
Apr. 11, 2024
A Heroes reboot is in the work from original series creator, with new characters but "familiar" villains
Save the cheerleader, save the world… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Heroes reboot is in the works from series creator Tim Kring,Deadlinereports. The new series will be titled Heroes: Eclipse, presumably referencing the solar eclipse in the original show’s pilot, and set several years after the events of Heroes. According to Deadline, the series will follow a new batch of heroes “being awakened and discovering powers that will change their lives.
Apr. 11, 2024
A live-action TMNT: The Last Ronin adaptation is officially in the works - and it's rated R
The former head of DC Films will produce for Paramount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin is one of the most popular TMNT stories of all time, and it’s become a definitive part of the Turtles mythos. Now, its legacy will be cemented even further with a live action film, which will aim to preserve the tone of the original comic with an R-rating, perThe Hollywood Reporter.
Apr. 11, 2024
A Star Trek origin story movie is officially on the way from Andor and Black Mirror director
It’s set to take place decades before 2009’s Star Trek When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount has officially announced a new Star Trek movie – but it’s not Star Trek 4. Haynes directed the popular Black Mirror episode U.S.S Callister, which acts as a Star Trek parody.Black Mirror season 7 will feature a sequel to U.S.S Callister, though it has not yet been announced who will direct.
Apr. 11, 2024
After 15 years, legendary roguelike RPG is finally leaving Early Access, but the devs await the "financial realities of sales" before deciding what to do about DLC
“It’s still a while away and we don’t want to be up against the marketing budget of the next Assassin’s Cry: Breath of the Duty” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Caves of Qud differs from other old-school roguelikes with its big emphasis on narrative, blending handcrafted elements and procedural generation to build a unique quest system. The game’s other claim to fame is its Dwarf Fortress-level physical simulation system, which allows you to, for example, literally melt stone walls if you can generate the heat necessary to do so.
Apr. 11, 2024
After 27 years, One Piece is finally going all-in on one of the manga's coolest ideas and a key part of Eiichiro Oda's unique approach to fantasy
As giants become integral to One Piece, we look back at how they’ve always represented the series' fantasy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One long-awaited plot point in One Piece that is finally coming to the fore, on the heels ofa rare break for creator Eiichiro Oda, is the reintroduction of giants and the journey to their homeland of Elbaph.
Apr. 11, 2024
After 300 hours in Slay the Spire, the 1,000-year gap with its unexpected roguelike sequel is exactly what I need to pull me back in
The deep lore of the Spire calls to me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even after spending literally hundreds of hours in Slay the Spire over the past six years, I don’t think I ever expected to see a sequel. This is a game that kickstarted a genre, but to my mind the entire roguelike deckbuilding craze was surplus to requirements after Slay the Spire perfected the whole thing.
Apr. 11, 2024
After EA kicked it down Steam out of nowhere, indie crafting game finds success despite being "a terrible idea for a profit-generating game" according to its own dev
Interview | Potions: A Curious Tale is out of the red despite unforeseen launch struggles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Renee Gittins of indie studio Stumbling Cat finally releasedPotions: A Curious Tale on Steamafter 10 years of tumultuous development and a carefully timed launch plan, it was almost instantly knocked down and out of the storefront’s feeds, vital visibility tools for indie developers especially, by a surprise flood of re-released Command & Conquer games from EA.
Apr. 11, 2024
All Helldivers 2 Ship Modules and Upgrades
Ship Modules in Helldivers 2 all upgrade your Stratagems but cost a lot of Samples to unlock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Ship Modules are special upgrades to your Destroyer hub ship that grant bonuses to you in-game. Depending on what modules you’ve unlocked, these upgrades might give you more ammo, help with cooldowns on stratagems, increase the damage of certain kinds of attacks, or any number of things.
Apr. 11, 2024
Apple's Godzilla spin-off series starring Kurt Russell is getting a second season
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monarch: Legacy of Monsters has been renewed for season 2 at Apple TV Plus. Created by Chris Black and Matt Fraction, the sci-fi thriller sees two siblings following in their father’s footsteps to uncover their family’s connection to the secretive organization known as Monarch. Real-life father-and-son Wyatt and Kurt Russell play past and present versions of protagonist Lee Shaw, with part of the series taking place half a century earlier.
Apr. 11, 2024
Arcane star teases "devastating" season 2 finale as she admits it made her cry during filming
Ella Purnell has inadvertently encouraged Arcane fans to get the tissues in ahead of season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arcane season 2 is still a long way off yet, but according to star Ella Purnell, fans had better start gearing themselves up for its “devastating” finale. While promotingnew Prime Video show Falloutrecently, the actor, who voices Jinx in the Netflix animated series, was asked what she could tease about the second chapter.
Apr. 11, 2024
Are we sure Star Wars Outlaws is a Ubisoft game? Its director says there are no map towers to climb out in the open world
It sounds like we’ll just, you know, explore instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoft’s next open-world adventure,Star Wars Outlaws, breaks at least one of the company’s time-honored traditions: climbing towers to progress the map. That’s according to Game Informer’s Brian Shea, who said onTwitterthat Star Wars Outlaws creative director Julian Gerighty of Ubisoft’s Massive Entertainment outright confirmed (in Shea’s words) “there are not” any “towers you climb in the open world to unlock the map.
Apr. 11, 2024
As tributes flood in for the 3DS and Wii U servers, some tireless Nintendo survivors stay connected and refuse to let their beloved online modes die
A handful of players are somehow still standing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, the servers supporting online services for all 3DS and Wii U games met their end. Although it’s a sad time for anyone who has a place in their heart for the games affected, the community efforts that have followed since are so wholesome that it almost makes the whole thing worth it.
Apr. 11, 2024
Blizzard removes, adds back, and now re-removes WoW Classic Cataclysm line where Garrosh calls Sylvanas a "b***h," despite MMO lead swearing it was "not coming back"
Please be respectful to the Banshee Queen of World of Warcraft, thank you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WoW Classic’s Cataclysm servers are bringing back heaps of what you remember from the 14-year-old expansion, but not everything. An infamous line where Garrosh calls Sylvanas a “b***h” has been cut despite making a return just one month ago. Back in the original expansion, the Silverpine Forest questline featured a back-and-forth between Sylvanas and Garrosh that resulted in the latter resorting to profanities before storming off, warning the Banshee Queen that we all have to meet our makers someday and that she may do so sooner rather than later.
Apr. 11, 2024
Civil War star Kirsten Dunst has a surprising comparison for Alex Garland's latest movie: Paris, Texas
Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst thinks it can take “a person from an outside perspective to see the beauty or the horrors” of the US When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New movieCivil Warmay be an action-packed war film, but its star Kirsten Dunst thinks it shares a surprising similarity with a much quieter flick: Paris, Texas. That’s because, although Civil War documents a second internal conflict in the US, writer-director Alex Garland (known for helming movies likeEx Machinaand Annihilation) is British, and Dunst thinks that allowed him to bring a different perspective to the film that an American filmmaker might not have been able to.
Apr. 11, 2024
Civil War star Kirsten Dunst says director Alex Garland is a risk-taking "auteur" – even though he "hates" the word
Exclusive: Kirsten Dunst and Alex Garland discuss why they wanted to work with each other on new action movie Civil War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Civil War, the latest movie fromEx Machinaand Annihilation writer-director Alex Garland, sees Kirsten Dunst play war photographer Lee, who’s on a journey across the war-torn and not-so-United States to document the conflict as it reaches a fever pitch.
Apr. 11, 2024
Cult classic X-Men title NYX relaunches with Ms. Marvel and Laura Kinney's Wolverine in the spotlight
Laura Kinney returns to the X-Men spin-off title that brought her into comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As promised, Marvel has rounded out this week’s trio of X-Men spin-off announcements with NYX, a revival of the cult-favorite early ’00s limited series which introduced Laura Kinney, the second Wolverine, intoMarvel Comics. The first two X-Men spin-offs announced this week for theupcoming ‘From the Ashes’ erawereX-ForceandThe Phoenix.
Apr. 11, 2024
Despite concerns in a rough year for indie games, publisher Devolver Digital says its latest game has "exceeded" expectations and "is well on its way to success"
“Shit’s cool” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a rough time to try and sell an indie game, and while some in the industry are afraid that the latest release from publisher Devolver Digital is one of those struggling titles, the indie label says the game is doing just fine, thanks. “Children of the Sun received enormous amounts of media coverage and exceptional reviews,” Lewis Burnell of PR firm ICO Partners said onTwitter.
Apr. 11, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 speedrunner blasts through the RPG in under two hours - all while totally naked and using only their bare fists
Who needs a weapon, anyway? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADragon’s Dogma 2speedrunner has somehow managed to complete the RPG in under two hours with no armor equipped, and using their bare fists as their only weapon, leaving goblins and griffins everywhere shook. The feat was pulled off by content creator Infected Durian, who finished the run in one hour, 43 minutes, and 32 seconds, to be exact.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fallout season 1 ending explained: Hank, Bud’s Buds, and *that* finale location
A breakdown and recap of the explosive Fallout finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout season 1 ending has one of the more explosive finales we’ve seen in a while. Not only does it (partially) wrap up the mystery behind Overseer Hank MacLean’s disappearance, it also launches a handful of new plot threads that could be explored in season 2 and beyond.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fallout season 2: Has it been confirmed? What could happen next on the Fallout TV show?
Could we be returning to the wasteland? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve seen the finale of Prime Video’s post-apocalyptic series, you’ll likely be desperate to know if there’s a Fallout season 2 on the cards. Well, while theFallout TV showhasn’t officially been renewed yet, all indications are that it’s only a matter of time. Below, we break down all of the major clues that suggest a trip back to the wasteland is on the way, as well as just what might happen next.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fallout star says her character Lucy is the most brilliantly unhinged combo: "Leslie Knope meets Ned Flanders" and someone who can "also kill you"
Fallout lead Ella Purnell speaks to GamesRadar+ about how her character Lucy was pitched to her When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve already started theFallout TV show, you’ll know Ella Purnell’s Vault Dweller Lucy is a little more complex than her okie-dokie demeanor would have you believe. In fact, it’s that harder edge – which develops throughout the Prime Video series – that drew Purnell to the role.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director and CRPG veteran Josh Sawyer says burnout has "replaced crunch as the primary hazard of the game industry"
Burnout is “no joke” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crunch culture has long been considered one of the main issues plaguing the games industry, but RPG veteran Josh Sawyer believes that burnout has now “replaced” it as industry’s “primary hazard”. Burnout is something that anyone can experience, and is characterized as a mental and physical exhaustion generally brought on by long-term stress.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fallout’s finale may have just answered the centuries-old mystery behind who started the nuclear apocalypse
The Prime Video series offers up its own potential beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is perhaps no greater mystery in the fictional Fallout universe than the question of who, exactly, dropped the nuclear bombs that kicked off the nuclear apocalypse in seriousness. There have been certain implications, depending on the game, but nothing definitive. The new Fallout show from Amazon’s Prime Video, however, introduces a particularly sinister possibility that just might answer that age-old question.
Apr. 11, 2024
Fan-favorite Fallout TV show characters are already appearing in other Fallout games
Lucy and The Ghoul are now in Fallout Shelter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SeveralFallout TV showcharacters are now in Fallout Shelter, bringing with them brand-new locations and quests. Starting today, you can find Fallout’s Lucy, played by Ella Purnell, and The Ghoul, played by Walton Goggins, in Fallout Shelter on mobile and PC. TheBethesda Games announcementof the crossover update mentions that there are six new Vault Dwellers in total to unlock from the Fallout TV show, so you should see Aaron Clifton Moten’s Brotherhood of Steel trooper Maximus hanging around as well.
Apr. 11, 2024
With apologies to Geralt, Henry Cavill suggests the new Highlander movie has the best sword work of his career
“If you thought you’d seen me do sword work before, you haven’t seen anything yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill has teased his new Highlander movie at CinemaCon, suggesting it features the best swordplay of his career. “If you thought you’d seen me do sword work before, you haven’t seen anything yet,” Cavill said (viaDeadline). Directed by John Wick’s Chad Stahelski, the Highlander movie is set to be a reboot of the franchise kicked off by the 1986 fantasy adventure that saw Christopher Lambert as an immortal warrior embroiled in a centuries-long war with others like him – until one Highlander remains.
Apr. 11, 2024
First trailer for Apple’s trippy new sci-fi series based on a best-selling novel sees Joel Edgerton caught between universes
The series premieres in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple TV Plus has dropped the trippy first trailer for Dark Matter, a new sci-fi thriller series starring Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, physicist and family man Jason Dessen (Edgerton) is abducted on the streets of Chicago one night while walking home – and thrown into an alternate version of his life.
Apr. 11, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's sequel finally officially confirmed – and there's a release window
Get ready for more Five Nights at Freddy’s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official:Five Nights at Freddy’sis getting a sequel, and it’s coming very soon. Star Josh Hutcherson haspreviously revealed a sequel is in the works, however. “I know they’re in the process right now of nailing down the story, and they want to get going as soon as possible,” he said back in January.
Apr. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 adds top-tier, eye-wateringly expensive fleet upgrades to help turn back the Automaton invasion fleet that will take me months to earn
These couldn’t have come at a better time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newHelldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbondis now live, but developer Arrowhead has quietly added brand new ship modules to the shooter. While the new Warbond is all well and good for premiumHelldivers 2players, you might want to take a pause and look at the newHelldivers 2 Ship Module upgradesnow available in the game.
Apr. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2's latest Warbond has a rifle that's so unbelievably bad it almost feels like the Automatons are telling us to use it just so we lose ground
The Adjudicator is one weak Marksman Rifle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new gun might’ve only debuted inHelldivers 2today, but it’s already being labeled “ass” and “trash.” It’s the ‘BR-14 Adjudicator,’ which was just added via theHelldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond, that’s drawn the player base’s ire. The Reddit post just below has dubbed the new rifle to be “ass,” for example, with a commenter saying they did a double-take at the gun’s incredibly low damage statistic, especially for a marksman rifle.
Apr. 11, 2024
Here's what X-Men 97's most shocking episode could mean for Deadpool 3
The most devastating episode of the show yet may have huge implications for the upcoming MCU movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While X-Men ‘97 has been on an upward trajectory since the X-Men: The Animated Series revival debuted, no one was prepared forepisode 5, titled ‘Remember It’. Feeling like the series’ very ownAvengers: Infinity War, it was an episode of shock departures and franchise-shattering events.
Apr. 11, 2024
How to Evacuate High Value Targets in Helldivers 2
HD2 has you guard generators and rockets in the new Evacuate missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Evacuate High Value Targets mission is where players have to defend generators while rockets launch behind them, even as walls and turrets are deployed to hold back the Automatons attacking. Getting through theseHelldivers 2missions is straightforward in concept but tricky in practice, especially as the enemies build up in number and before long you can’t make out the sky for all the dropships and tanks coming down around you.
Apr. 11, 2024
I was almost interested in this newly announced Steam Deck rival until crypto vibes spoiled it all
Womp womp, it’s a Web3 handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s amazing how a single sentence can serve up a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when I’m being baited by the idea of a Steam Deck rival. In this case, the culprit was an announcement for a brand new handheld that uses PlaytronOS, an open-source Linux operating system that’ll allegedly take the fight to SteamOS and Windows.
Apr. 11, 2024
I've had bad luck with AI companions in games, but Dragon's Dogma 2's approach to party-based RPGs might change that
Opinion | Dragon’s Dogma 2 makes a strong case for bots in party-based games – as long as players get a say in the matter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keeping my Pawns alive inDragon’s Dogma 2is not always easy. Smart as the AI can be, a busy battlefield leaves plenty of room for the odd misstep. If my Level 26 archer isn’t getting repeatedly body-slammed by an enraged ogre, you can bet that a gore harpy is dropping my newly-recruited mage into the brine.
Apr. 11, 2024
Is that the Watcher hiding in X-Men '97? Fans think so
It looks like the Watcher was spotted in X-Men ‘97 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Watcher could be hiding in plain sight inX-Men ‘97, according to Marvel fans. Warning: the following containsmajor spoilers forX-Men ‘97 episode 5! The latest episode of the animated show was its most heartbreaking yet, featuring two shocking deaths: Magneto and Gambit. Obviously, those are two of the show’s biggest characters, making the events of this episode pretty earth-shattering.
Apr. 11, 2024
Is the Fallout TV show canon? Here’s what Bethesda’s Todd Howard and the showrunners have to say
A spoiler-free guide to how the Prime Video TV series fits into the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where some game adaptations – such asHalo– are set in their own universe and timeline, you might be surprised to discover just how entrenched Amazon’sFallout TV showis with the in-game universe of Bethesda’s RPG series. Not only is Bethesda’s Todd Howard involved as executive producer, he and showrunners Graham Wagner and Geneva Robertson-Dwoerest have spoken at length about whether the Fallout TV show is canon.
Apr. 11, 2024
Nearly a decade later, Fallout 4 is getting its next-gen update with 60 FPS support and a pile of new content just in time for the TV show
A new quest, Halloween decorations, a deadly piggy bank, and much more are coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If the excellentFallout TV showis inspiring you to pick one of the games back up for a replay, Bethesda is offering a very nice incentive to get back into Fallout 4 with a free next-gen update set to land on April 25.
Apr. 11, 2024
New horror movie remake based on divisive film gets terrifying trailer, and it might feature James McAvoy's most disturbing performance yet
Speak No Evil follows a holiday from hell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As can be seen above in the first look at the new horror, it all kicks off when an American family makes friends with a British couple on vacation and are invited to their idyllic country estate. However, when they arrive, it turns out not all is what it seems and something deeply disturbing is going on with this family.
Apr. 11, 2024
Pokemon hacker could face five years in prison for selling manipulated Scarlet and Violet save data in Japan
The arrested individual has reportedly admitted their guilt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A seller of hacked Pokemon has been arrested in Japan after selling custom save files for up to $90. Japan police reportedly caught the seller in the literal act of selling hacked Pokemon save data files, at one point offering six rare Pokemon for $30. NHK News reports that the defendant has admitted to the crime since his arrest earlier this week, and says that they did it to earn a living.
Apr. 11, 2024
Stardew Valley patch 1.6.4 is on the way, adding "a few goodies" including "a new fishing thing, and some new mining-related stuff"
It’s planned to roll out next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yet another new patch is on the way to Stardew Valley on PC, this time promising to iron out more bugs and even add “a few goodies.” Developer Eric Barone (AKA ConcernedApe) hasn’t given a great deal away about what we can expect from the upcoming patch, but he states that 1.
Apr. 11, 2024
Stellar Blade dev a bit "scared" by diehard fans who've somehow already put 50 hours into the PS5 action RPG: "Please go easy on the demo"
Those no damage runs with the viral NSFW ‘skin suit’ are going a bit too hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many of you have been enjoying the Stellar Blade demo on the PS5, so much so that the developers would like you to “please go easy” as they’re “scared.” Shift Up has taken toTwitterto thank fans for all the love they’ve shown Stellar Blade so far, especially the demo.
Apr. 11, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II #2 moves its release date back a month
The issue is coming a little later than planned, but looks spectacular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin was one of the biggest comics of the last few years and a huge hit for IDW. Sequel series The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution started publishing in March andgot off to a flying start- IDW has stated that 140,000 copies of the debut issue have been ordered to date, with a second printing on the way.
Apr. 11, 2024
The "infinite ammo, never reload" Helldivers 2 loadout has made fighting the Automatons so much more fun that I can never go back
Opinion | Have you met our lord and savior LAS-16? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t like reloading. I understand why games with guns make you reload those guns, and I do appreciate a good reload animation, but minimizing reload time is generally one of my goals in any shooter. It’s why I love weapon perks like Auto-Loading Holster and Ambitious Assassin in Destiny 2, and why games like Doom Eternal, where guns do mercifully have bottomless clips, are some of my favorites.
Apr. 11, 2024
The biggest changes in Fortnite Season 3 of Chapter 5
Fortnite Season 3 of Chapter 5 is titled Wrecked and has a wasteland theme When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Season 3 is here, so it’s time to start exploring the wasteland and see whatWreckedhas to offer. This theme is a far cry from last season’s shiny Olympian gods, with a distinctly dark and grimy vibe taking over the south side of the island.
Apr. 11, 2024
The Fallout TV show just revealed the canon origins of Vault Boy's signature thumbs up
Ever wondered why Vault Boy is always giving the thumbs up? The Fallout TV show has answered the mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you think of Fallout, the first image that probably comes to mind is a grinning Vault Boy, decked out in his trademark blue and yellow jumpsuit, giving you the thumbs up. As the mascot of Vault-Tec, the character appears in everything from television adverts to product manuals - in fact, across both the games and the marketing surrounding them, Vault Boy is impossible to avoid.
Apr. 11, 2024
The Fallout TV show just teased that season 2 may take place at an iconic location from the games
Fallout season 2 will likely adapt a location from a fan-favorite game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’s wild and explosive live-action Fallout adaptation has arrived and though only eight episodes have arrived, it looks like there’s plenty more where that came from. The season one finale sets up not only a second season, but a familiar location that’s sure to excite fans of the video game franchise.
Apr. 11, 2024
The Mandalorian & Grogu: everything we know so far about the next Star Wars movie
Everything you need to know about the Mandalorian & Grogu movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian and Grogu movie is one of the most anticipated upcoming projects in theStar Warsfranchise, following the worldwide success ofDisneyPlus hit showThe Mandalorian. We can’t wait to see Grogu on the big screen! In case you need a brief recap,The Mandalorian season 3ended with Mando and Baby Yoda settling down together on Nevarro.
Apr. 11, 2024
The Marvels director eyeing her horror return with Danny Boyle's new 28 Days Later trilogy
Nia DaCosta could take over from Danny Boyle on the new trilogy’s second chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outside of The Marvels and Candyman, DaCosta has directed Little Woods, a drama starring Lily James and Tessa Thompson, and is the middle of shooting a Hedda Gabler biopic with the latter. The publication goes on to claim that Boyle’s installment is aiming to start filming later this year, with DaCosta’s shooting immediately after.
Apr. 11, 2024
There are loads of Easter eggs you probably missed in the Joker 2 trailer, including some big callbacks to the original
The Joker 2 trailer has tons of references When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Joker 2 trailer is here, and it’s packed full of Easter eggs and callbacks. The trailer is the first time we’ve seen official footage of Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, and, interestingly enough, she has plenty of parallels with Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker in the first movie.
Apr. 11, 2024
Thought X-Men ‘97 episode 5 was devastating? The series creator hints we haven’t seen anything yet
It was just a warm up, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 episode 5was devastating, even by Marvel standards. Now, series creator Beau DeMayo has hinted that this is only a warm up for what’s to come. “Episode 8-10 is my big one,“DeMayo tweetedin response to a fan thinking that this wasthebig episode. They added in another reply, “This was our warm-up.
Apr. 11, 2024
Todd Howard knows you want a Skyrim show, but "there's nothing in the works" despite the success of the Fallout TV show
Howard does say “he can’t predict the future,” so maybe there’s hope When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout TV show is proving to be a hit, though that doesn’t mean Bethesda’s other beloved games are being lined up for a TV show adaptation – at least not yet. Speaking toIGNon the red carpet of Fallout’s premiere in Los Angeles, Bethesda boss Todd Howard tackles the inevitable question of whether or not he thinks the studio has more show adaptations in it.
Apr. 11, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick star to lead Edgar Wright’s long-delayed reboot of Stephen King's The Running Man
Glen Powell is taking over for Arnold Schwarzenegger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Glen Powell has been tapped to lead Edgar Wright’s reimagining of Stephen King’s dystopian sci-fi novel The Running Man. “I like the film but I like the book more, and they didn’t really adapt the book. Even as a teenager when I saw the Schwarzenegger film I was like, ‘Oh, this isn’t like the book at all!
Apr. 11, 2024
Ultimate X-Men #2 is finally starting to look more and more like an X-Men comic
But the horror manga vibes aren’t going anywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peach Momoko’s Ultimate X-Men is starting to feel more and more like an X-Men comic with April 10’s Ultimate X-Men #2, which starts to add in some recognizable mutant elements to the alt-reality title. Make no mistake, the horror manga vibes are still front-and-center, but the writer/artist’s vision is starting to become more clear as Ultimate X-Men #2 starts to add in its X-Men-centric plot points.
Apr. 11, 2024
Upcoming horror movie Nosferatu debuted a trailer behind closed doors, and apparently Bill Skarsgård's vampire is absolutely chilling
The upcoming flick is a remake of the classic ’20s horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly anticipated Nosferatu remake has had its first trailer unveiled behind closed doors at CinemaCon, and it sounds as though it’s just as terrifying as the original. The trailer forThe Witch’s Robert Eggers’ take on the classic vampire tale was revealed at CinemaCon.
Apr. 11, 2024
When does the Fallout TV show take place on the series timeline?
From a nuclear 21st Century to Fallout on Prime Video, here’s the quick-and-easy series timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What year doesFallouttake place? Given its canon status alongside the game universe, understanding where the Fallout TV show fits on the series timeline is crucial to understanding not only what’s happened in the centuries since nuclear armageddon, but also what could come down the line in the Wasteland.
Apr. 11, 2024
Win a 4K Blu-ray of Aliens
We have five copies of the new UHD release to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five of James Cameron’s biggest hits are the subject of new UHD releases fromDisney. Collector’s Edition sets of Avatar and Avatar: The Way Of Water are available now, and there’s also been a debut 4K release for Arnie actioner True Lies. Plus a Special Edition release of Titanic is due on 29 April.
Apr. 11, 2024
Win Baghead on Blu-ray
We have five copies of the horror movie to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In supernatural horror Baghead, a young woman gets more than she bargained for when she inherits a run-down pub, discovering that it comes with an unusual feature: an entity in the basement which can shapeshift into the form of dead people, thereby allowed the bereaved an audience with a lost loved one.
Apr. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth serves up a strong entry for 2024's best patch notes: un-stopping a side quest called 'Can't Stop Won't Stop' which was ironically "stopping progress"
The G-Bike leaderboard is finally fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Platinum Trophy is now back on the menu, thanks toSquare Enixissuing a new patch for the RPG. Last week, players reported that they couldn’t obtain the ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’PS5trophy for Rebirth, which effectively meant many couldn’t Platinum the game. This promptedSquare Enix to step in and pledge that a new patch would remedy the Trophy issues for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and that patch is now thankfully here with us.
Apr. 10, 2024
X-Men '97 episode 5 review: "Heartbreaking at the most catastrophic level"
An emotionally devastating, shocking episode that makes two very big (and confusing) decisions that will alter the rest of the season – and series – for good. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 5! X-Men ‘97 season one episode 5 – to be honest, I wasn’t ready for this one.
Apr. 10, 2024
15 months after a licensing spat, Blizzard and NetEase make up to bring games like Diablo, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft back to China
Microsoft is also exploring bringing NetEase games to Xbox systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard games are set to return to China in a new licensing agreement, well over a year after games like Diablo 4 and World of Warcraft exited the country after Blizzard and NetEase failed to reach an agreement. Today, April 10, Blizzard and NetEase have announced a brand new licensing agreement for the distribution of Blizzard-made games in China.
Apr. 10, 2024
A major character is officially back in DC continuity thanks to a game-changing issue of Outsiders
But we’re worried about another long-running hero… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been blowing pretty hot and cold on DC’s Outsiderssince its launch last year. The series quickly revealed itself as a sequel to the legendary Planetary in its bold and surprising first issue - an exciting twist if ever there was one! But since then, it’s spent months mostly avoiding the subject, instead focusing on exploring other lost areas of DC continuity in a series of pretty variable one-off episodes.
Apr. 10, 2024
And so, I return to one of my favorite roguelikes for the millionth time: Risk of Rain 2 is getting a free update, and its next DLC continues to look great
The Devotion update is an appetizer before Seekers of the Storm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Along with a free skin featuring the hero from equally slick roguelike Dead Cells, Risk of Rain 2 is gearing up for a free update called Devotion as it lays the road to its next major DLC, Seekers of the Storm. The Devotion update is coming “soon” to all platforms, asGearboxPublishing,the new owners of the Risk of Rain IP, announced at today’s Triple-I indie showcase.
Apr. 10, 2024
Barbie star Margot Robbie is producing a Monopoly movie
Not gonna lie, an origin story about Mr. Monopoly sounds kind of fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie’s LuckyChap production company is set to produce a movie based on the beloved board game Monopoly – and we’re here for it. “Monopoly is a top property – pun fully intended,” LuckyChap said in a statement. “Like all of the best IP, this game has resonated worldwide for generations, and we are so excited to bring this game to life alongside the wonderful teams involved at Lionsgate and Hasbro.
Apr. 10, 2024
Batman spin-off The Boy Wonder is a "coming of age fairy tale" that shines new light on Damian Wayne
Interview | Cartoonist Juni Ba teases The Boy Wonder - his fantastic new DC Black Label series about Batman’s son When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Compared to many of the other iconic Batman characters, Damian Wayne is still a comparative newcomer. Although he technically appeared briefly as a baby in 1987’s Son of the Demon, the character was only properly introduced in 2006 byGrant Morrisonand Andy Kubert.
Apr. 10, 2024
Broken Roads review: "Systems that sound good on paper don't work as intended"
Broken Roads provides a strong draw with its Aussie take on the post-apocalypse and the philosophical strands running through its open-ended role-playing. Rather than leading to an interesting destination, however, these roads really are somewhat broken, with systems that don’t feel properly integrated, bizarre leaps of logic and even bugs that lead you into dead ends. Australia is a great place for a post-apocalypse Lots of fascinating ideas to tangle with
Apr. 10, 2024
Civil War director doesn't see his new movie as an American story – but he set it in the US for a reason
Exclusive: “You could legitimately say, ‘Well, why not set it [in the UK]? And I think the difference is that the UK is essentially a relatively inconsequential country,” Alex Garland says of Civil War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ex Machinaand Annihilation writer-director Alex Garland’s new movie may focus on a group of journalists covering a secondCivil Warin the US, but he doesn’t see the film as inherently American.
Apr. 10, 2024
Days after Troy Baker said he's not in GTA 6, sleuths believe they’ve identified the real actor behind protagonist 'Jason'
We’re still no closer to knowing who’s portraying Lucia, however When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6sleuths think they’ve uncovered the identity of the actor behind its male protagonist. Rockstar’s fans have been trying to deduce the identities of the actors behind its dual protagonists ever since the first GTA 6 trailer dropped last year. So far, there’s been no official word on the actors behind Lucia and her unnamed male partner, but that hasn’t stopped fans from trying to figure out who’s behind the pair.
Apr. 10, 2024
Destiny 2: The Final Shape suddenly looks like the coolest thing to ever happen to the MMO thanks to a new Prismatic subclass and Exotics designed to break the game
Opinion | Bungie is taking the kid gloves off once and for all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recent Destiny 2: The Final Shape gameplay reveal felt like fan fiction.Bungie’s gone and unleashed two off-the-walls ideas that players have been half-jokingly pitching for years: an Avatar-like subclass called Prismatic that can access all five elements at once and new class items that give you two Exotic armor perks from any class in one slot.
Apr. 10, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Off the Pilfered Path walkthrough and guide
The DD2 Off the Pilfered Path has different endings, depending on what you advise Hugo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Off the Pilfered Path quest is a follow-on quest for the Mercy Among Thieves mission that players did later, where you have to direct the kid Hugo towards a better future - or let him him die attempting to get revenge against the thug Lanzo, head of the Coral Snakes.
Apr. 10, 2024
EA shoots down rumors of a canceled Dead Space 2 remake: "There is no validity to this story"
No matter how you slice it, it really sounds like Dead Space 2 remake isn’t happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On Wednesday,Grubb said during his Game Mess Mornings podcastthat EA Motive had begun conceptual work on a Dead Space 2 remake but ultimately shelved the project due to poor sales from the first remake. However, EA Motive was quick to shut down Grubb’s reporting with this statement obtained byIGN: “We don’t normally comment on rumors but there is no validity to this story.
Apr. 10, 2024
Fallout lore denizen and Elder Scrolls narrative lead says it's "insane" that fans think he "doesn't give a s**t" about the lore
He says he has a “hardcore adherence to the canon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the release of the highly anticipatedFallout TV show, Bethesda veteran Emil Pagliarulo has been fighting back against claims that “he doesn’t give a shit about the lore” of Fallout, saying it’s been “the honor of a lifetime” to be the series’s lore advisor.
Apr. 10, 2024
Fallout review: "A big Vault Boy-style thumbs up"
Despite its inconsistent tone and overcrowded story, Fallout blows the competition away with a game-accurate, hilarious quest through the Wasteland anchored by plenty of personality and punchy social commentary. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s the end of the world – just not as we know it. TheFallout TV show, an adaptation of the RPG video game series overseen by Bethesda, sees the post-apocalypse head to Prime Video with a joyous mix of uproarious comedy, physical humor, and gnarly violence.
Apr. 10, 2024
First Joker 2 trailer sees Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga on a weird and wonderful musical adventure
The first trailer for Joker 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Joker 2 is here – and it looks like the dreamiest, most unhinged adventure. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Arthur Fleck and Harley Quinn meet in Arkham Asylum. But instead of Harley being the Joker’s psychiatrist (as per the comics), she appears to be a fellow inmate – and one who seems to admire Arthur, telling him, “I’m nobody.
Apr. 10, 2024
Forget The First Omen's much-talked about birth scene, there's an even crazier moment the new horror movie is hiding in plain sight
Director Arkasha Stevenson has opened up on The Omen’s prequel’s shocking blink-and-you’ll-miss-it shot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Omendirector Arkasha Stevenson has opened up on the new horror movie’s craziest scene – and no, we don’t mean that gnarly, much-talked about demon birth. Before the prequel’s release, it was revealed that it wasalmost slapped with an NC-17 rating, due to a graphic moment that sees a young woman bringing some sort of beast into the world as an increasingly disturbed Nell Tiger Free’s protagonist Margaret watches on.
Apr. 10, 2024
Heck yeah, my favorite open-world indie game of 2023 is releasing on Switch in June
The absolutely stunning Tchia has a new Switch gameplay trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tchia, an utterly enchanting open-world indie game first released on PlayStation and PC last year, is coming to Switch on June 27. If you’re unfamiliar, I can’t at all blame you. Tchia released near the start of one of the busiest video game release calendars in history, buried by behemoths likeHogwarts Legacy,Diablo 4,Baldur’s Gate 3, andStarfield.
Apr. 10, 2024
Helldivers 2 players rush to find "Karl" after deleted post from official account, which is certainly not "an illegal Automaton broadcast," but may be a crossover hint
Deep Rock Galactic’s developer is back at it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After accidentally tweeting out a message in binary code asking about some “Karl,“Helldivers 2’s developer has denied that the message was an “illegal Automaton broadcast.” Arrowhead Game Studios is never one to break character, broadcasting game news from behind the ‘Ministry of Truth,’ and that trend continues today.
Apr. 10, 2024
Is Sea of Thieves crossplay over PlayStation, Xbox, and PC?
You can use crossplay in Sea of Thieves to connect PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves crossplay is a feature that’s been given greater emphasis with the PS5 launch, as the chance to play with friends on different platforms and consoles is a high priority for a social multiplayer game like this.
Apr. 10, 2024
James Bond game Project 007 hires The Division and Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora lead to help "design the most amazing Bond missions"
The team behind IO Interactive’s James Bond game just got bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind IO Interactive’s ever-mysterious upcoming James Bond game, codenamedProject 007, just got bigger, as it’s been confirmed that former Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora and The Division dev Rodrigo Santoro has been hired as the game’s missions director. In anews postshared by IO Interactive, it’s been explained that Santoro’s role will see him “direct the balancing of story, art, and gameplay to design the most amazing Bond missions,” so we’ll just have to wait and see how his experience transfers to"the ultimate spycraft fantasy.
Apr. 10, 2024
James Gunn's new DC Studios has confirmed its first film: a moving tribute to Christopher Reeve
And it’s out this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Superman documentary has been announced as the first movie underJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s newly formed DC Studios. Called ‘Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story’, the film follows former Superman actor Christopher Reeve who was paralyzed from the shoulders down in 1995 following an accident at an equestrian competition.
Apr. 10, 2024
Joker 2 theory suggests Harley Quinn and Joker's relationship might be an inverse of the comics, and we're convinced
This Joker 2 theory has us sold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Joker 2 trailer has arrived– and it’s spurred a very convincing fan theory. In the trailer, we see Harley Quinn and the Joker strike up a relationship, but with a few key differences to the dynamic we see in the comics. “Anyone else get the feeling that The Joker/Harley relationship is going to be an inverse of their comic portrayal?
Apr. 10, 2024
Joker seemingly has a best man for Folie à Deux’s wedding scene – and it’s a returning character from the 2019 original
It’s Gary! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The spotlight may be on Arthur and Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn inthe first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, butfans on Reddithave already spotted an easily-missed appearance from a surprise returning character. While it remains to be seen just how far Arthur’s delusions – or shared delusions, as the French title based on multiple people exhibiting a similar mental illness would suggest – go, butone theorysuggests it’s Harley, not Joker, behind the wheel.
Apr. 10, 2024
JSAUX RGB Docking Station review: "fun and flashy with some rough edges"
The JSAUX RGB Docking Station does exactly what it says on the tin, but low quality build materials could put you off this luxuriously priced peripheral. More ports than you’ll usually find in a handheld dock Crisp, clean aesthetic Incredibly vibrant RGB lighting Speedy connections Easy setup with minimal fuss Lower quality build for the price Expensive compared to the competition Stand tray needs more padding Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Apr. 10, 2024
Just before Nintendo shut down the 3DS and Wii U servers, fans rallied together and gathered 23,000 data dumps to preserve DLC that was nearly lost forever
The SpotPass Archival Project has been a “massive success” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a big win for video game preservation, a project meant to archive Wii U and 3DS data - including DLC - before Nintendo’s server shutdown resulted in a “massive success.” On Monday,Nintendo shut down the Wii U and 3DS servers for good, which sucks.
Apr. 10, 2024
Kit Harington has bad news about his Game of Thrones and MCU futures
Kit Harington has given disappointing updates on the Jon Snow show and more Black Knight appearances When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kit Harington has given some pretty disappointing updates about his future in the Game of Thrones and MCU universes. But, in aninterview with Screen Rant, Harington revealed that the show is no longer in the works. “Currently, it’s not [in development].
Apr. 10, 2024
Kyle MacLachlan immediately sells us on Fallout – by comparing it to two of his greatest works: Twin Peaks and Blue Velvet
Exclusive: Kyle MacLachlan on Fallout’s humor and why it reminds him of Twin Peaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With its radiation-infused setting and a cast filled with steel-clad soldiers, ghoulish gunslingers, and happy-go-lucky Vault Dwellers,Falloutmay not seem like a prime candidate to be one of the funniest shows of the year. But itis– and cast member Kyle MacLachlan, who plays Overseer Hank MacLean in the Prime Video series, knows why – comparing the show’s twisted sense of humor to two of his finest works in Twin Peaks andBlue Velvet.
Apr. 10, 2024
M. Night Shyamalan has revealed the plot of his new horror thriller – and it sounds like Saw meets Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s mysterious new movie has arrived – and rather unsurprisingly, it’s cryptic and dark as hell. As the clip continues, Hartnett leaves his kid to pop to the bathroom and notices that a bunch of police officers have congregated just outside the venue. He asks someone working at a merchandise stall why they’re there, to which the clerk tells him that the authorities have orchestrated the whole gig as a means to capture an elusive serial killer called The Butcher, whose trademark is offing fans and… well… chopping them up into pieces.
Apr. 10, 2024
Meet the Sims 4 modder who went from styling hair to styling mermaids, vampires, and werewolves for a living
Interview | “I basically created what I was too impatient to wait for” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “For the first few years after I started learning to mod, I was actually a hairdresser.” You and I might know Trey Bennett now as SpinningPlumbobs, dedicated modder forThe Sims 4and passionate fan of all things supernatural, so perhaps it makes sense that this ex-day job had him flexing a different kind of creative muscle.
Apr. 10, 2024
Palworld teases update with its own take on Pokemon Stadium, with the small change that you bring guns to PvP with your Pals in gladiatorial blood sport
Coming to a Colosseum near you this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ever thought the likes of Pokemon Stadium needed more guns, then I have to say that’s oddly specific, but the hit survival game Palword is serving up what you’re looking for. As part of today’s Triple-I indie showcase, developer Pocket Pair revealed that Palworld is getting an arena for all your gladiatorial blood sport needs.
Apr. 10, 2024
My most-anticipated open-world game looks better with each new trailer: Hyper Light Breaker shows off a fiery boss ahead of the roguelike's summer launch
The Hyper Light universe is expanding, and man does it look cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Open-world roguelike Hyper Light Breaker is launching in Steam Early Access this summer, as developer Heart Machine affirmed in a new trailer showing off another slick boss fight. The star of today’s trailer is the aptly named Flame Wizard, who packs a mix of melee and ranged attacks, teleports, and seemingly a chunky melee buddy who I’m going to call the Flame Warrior.
Apr. 10, 2024
New Beetlejuice 2 footage shares new insight into the plot as Michael Keaton calls it "really f*cking good"
Beetlejuice’s dead wife, his return to the Deetzes, and more has been unveiled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New footage from Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Beetlejuice sequel has been revealed, and it sounds as though we are in for another wild ride with everyone’s favorite ghost with the most. According toScreen Rant, the never-before-seen footage unveiled by Warner Bros at CinemaCon features mother and daughter duo Lydia and Astrid attending a funeral before it cuts to Lydia summoning Beetlejuice in an attic, causing him to rise out of the miniature town just as he did in the original.
Apr. 10, 2024
New Furiosa footage is reportedly "a sonic and visual onslaught" of everything we could possibly want from the Mad Max prequel
Expect “crushed bones”, “bloodsoaked revenge”, and a whole lot more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New footage fromMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa debuted behind closed doors at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas – and it sounds like we’re in for a treat of a movie. “The result was a sonic and visual onslaught of fire, metal, chainmail, war paint, crushed bones and bloodsoaked revenge,“Variety, who was in attendance, writes.
Apr. 10, 2024
New Superman logo unveiled as James Gunn teases the 'Summer of Superman'
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The DCU’s upcomingSupermanmovie has got a new logo – and while it’s not been officially rolled out online yet, itwasseen by CinemaCon attendees during the movie’s presentation. According toPhase Zero host Brandon Davis(and a cheeky fan post onReddit), the artwork – which isquite different to the suit glimpsed a few weeks back– is bright yellow and red, with an ‘S’ that tapers off at its bottom, more so than previous versions of the Man of Steel’s emblem.
Apr. 10, 2024
One of 2018's greatest roguelikes is finally getting a sequel, and its expanded 4-player online co-op looks fantastic
Wizard of Legend 2 is back with more magic dungeon-crawling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The folks at new dev Dead Mage, who’ve coordinated with original dev Contingent 99 for the sequel under publisher Humble Games (who also co-publishes the first game), previously promised that Wizard of Legend 2 would be “authentic to everything fans loved about the first game.
Apr. 10, 2024
One of last year's best and biggest roguelikes gets even better: first Brotato DLC coming this summer alongside 4-player co-op
Brotato is adding 20 new and challenging waves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brotato,one of the highest rated roguelikes of all time on Steam, is getting its first DLC this Summer alongside a new four-player co-op update. Finally, arriving as a free update to all players around the ame time is Brotato’s new four-player local co-op mode, which is exactly what it says on the tin.
Apr. 10, 2024
My most anticipated anime movie of the year gets a release date – and it's surprisingly soon
The Haikyu movie is coming out in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You think of sports anime and, chances are, you think of Haikyu, the legendary volleyball anime that follows diminutive spiker Hinata’s ‘rise to the top.’ After four seasons, Hinata’s journey is about to come to an end with a two-part film – starting withHAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle.
Apr. 10, 2024
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet geniuses discover exploit that can generate infinite Master Balls and other rare items just by altering the Nintendo Switch clock
The Item Printer just became even more broken When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genius Pokemon players have somehow uncovered an RNG exploit in Scarlet and Violet that allows you to generate infinite rare items – including Master Balls – just by changing the date and time on your Nintendo Switch. In case you were unfamiliar, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s Indigo Disk DLC added the Item Printer – a handy feature which serves as an elaborate gacha machine which can produce things such as Pokeballs, evolution stones, and held items in exchange for materials and Blueberry Points.
Apr. 10, 2024
Reported first look at Deadpool 3’s full Wolverine costume is here… on a plastic cup
Deadpool 3 has pulled a Madame Web-style costume reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has done some interesting costume reveals in the past, but none as strange as that of Wolverine’s full suit forDeadpool 3, which has reportedly had its first look… on a Coca-Cola cup. That’s right, our first glimpse at Hugh Jackman in full Wolverine get-up has been leaked onto a plastic cup, similar to whenDakota Johnson’s Madame Web suit was leaked on a plastic bottle.
Apr. 10, 2024
Robert Pattinson dies over and over again in the behind-closed-doors trailer for new sci-fi movie from Parasite director
Mickey 17 behind-closed-doors footage from CinemaCon reveals a sci-fi movie like no other When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A cat has nine lives and Robert Pattinson has 17 – at least judging by the behind-closed doors trailer forParasitedirector Bong Joon Ho’s new movie Mickey 17, which debuted at CinemaCon. The trailer, which hasn’t yet been released to the public, reportedly sees Robert Pattinson’s Mickey sent on a series of suicide missions – with the kicker being that death is merely a do-over, as “human printing” means another version of Mickey is used as a replacement.
Apr. 10, 2024
Slay the Spire 2 announced, the roguelike card game that spawned countless deck builders gets a gorgeous and expanded sequel in 2025 with new class Necrobinder
The king of roguelike deck builders returns in Slay the Spire 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally know what the Slay the Spire studio has been working on: it’s Slay the Spire 2, baby, and oh boy, it looks good. The reveal trailer is an animated cinematic treat, and accompanying early images are Slay the Spire staples all the way down.
Apr. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws recruits the best character from the Han Solo film, but not the actor who played her
Emilia Clarke won’t be returning to portray Qi’ri When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis bringing back the fan-favorite Qi’ra for another bout, but she won’t be portrayed by the same actor as in Han Solo’s prequel movie. One of the best things to come out of Solo: A Star Wars Story was Emilia Clarke’s Qi’ra of the Crimson Dawn.
Apr. 10, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws Ultimate Edition for $130 continues an industry trend of paying lofty sums for early access, and players don’t like it: “Why is everything monetized”
Alternatively, you can pay just $110 for early access but no in-game bonuses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawshas an expensive $109.99 ‘Gold Edition’ offering three-day early access, and single-player game fans aren’t best pleased. Yesterday, a brand newStar Wars Outlaws story trailer revealed an August 30 release dateforUbisoft’s new shooter - just hours after the release date leaked online.
Apr. 10, 2024
The 32 greatest '90s cult classics
From the era of grunge and dial-up internet, these are the best overlooked gems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 1990s spawned some of the greatest movies in pop culture history. But while many were instant classics, some were always a bit under the radar. At the time, the booming business of VHS as a format popularized not only renting movies as a weekend ritual, but an interest in indie and foreign language features as well.
Apr. 10, 2024
The Boys season 4 creator says it could be the "best yet" – and confirms it’s completely finished
Bring on June 13 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4has got a new update from its creator, and it’s made us more excited than ever to return to the brutal world of the superhero show. Posting onTwitteron April 10, Eric Kripke wrote: “As of today, #TheBoys #Season4 is completely, totally, absolutely DONE. I’m really grateful & so proud of this cast & crew.
Apr. 10, 2024
The Finals Season 2 gives you even more tools to play your way - so we put it to the test
Are all Heavy or all Light teams even possible? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals Season 2 is here, so what better time to push the FPS' destructive, class-based combat to the limit? In celebration of the new gadgets, maps, and guns that have made their way to the game with the start of the new season, we here at GamesRadar+ have undertaken a challenge - triumph in one of the game’s tournaments by using three characters of a single class.
Apr. 10, 2024
The Joker 2 trailer reinvents Harley Quinn, and that has me very excited
Opinion | The Joker: Folie à Deux trailer gives Harley Quinn a fresh spin – and that’s a very good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceLady Gaga was cast as Harley Quinnin Joker 2, I’ve been desperate to see her interpretation of the iconic villainess. Harley is one of my favorite comic book characters ever, and Gaga is my favorite music artist – a match made in heaven for me personally.
Apr. 10, 2024
The last Splatoon player says they've somehow stayed in the dead Nintendo servers: "I get lonely sometimes, but at least I have my Amiibo"
It’s lonely at the end of the road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One lone Splatoon player is still holding out in the Nintendo shooter’s servers hours after they were officially shut down, and they’re “so lonely.” Earlier this week came the unfortunate shutdown of servers for Nintendo’s 3DS and Wii U platforms, completely shuttering servers for tons of games like Splatoon and Mario Kart.
Apr. 10, 2024
The liberty-loving freestyle Helldivers 2 rap that didn't make its iconic opening cinematic surfaces, spurring us on to spread managed democracy like never before
“L-I-B-E-R-T-Y, Helldiver ship screaming across the sky” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, we thought this day may never come, but it’s here. The officialHelldivers 2freestyle rap, which was tragically cut from the full version of the game, has surfaced online thanks to a behind-the-scenes video from Goodbye Kansas Studios – the team behind the shooter’s iconic opening cinematic.
Apr. 10, 2024
The Paranormal Activity studio is reviving the Blair Witch Project with a "new vision" for the horror classic
The new movie was announced at CinemaCon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Blair Witch Project movie is in the works from horror mega studio Blumhouse. “I’m very grateful to [Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam Fogelson] and the team at Lionsgate for letting us play in their sandbox. I’m a huge admirer of The Blair Witch Project, which brought the idea of found footage horror to mainstream audiences and became a true cultural phenomenon,” Jason Blum told CinemaCon audiences.
Apr. 10, 2024
The Rogue Prince of Persia is an unlikely roguelike slant on the 35-year-old series from one of the best genre developers in the business
Preview | The Rogue Prince of Persia is a strange but welcomed roguelike take on the newly revitalized series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t see The Rogue Prince of Persia coming. And while I can’t speak for anyone but myself with any degree of certainty, I’m not sure many others did either. Developed by Dead Cells co-creator Evil Empire in partnership withUbisoft, The Rogue Prince of Persia is a super-stylized roguelike slant on the 35-year-old series whose focus is tight combat, tight platforming and tight traversal mechanics.
Apr. 10, 2024
The vice on the PS4 and Xbox One gets a little tighter as Diablo 4 boss agrees "there's always a time and a place" to drop last-gen
“I don’t think we’re at that time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo series boss Rod Fergusson knows the time is coming to move on from the PS4 and Xbox One, but says that time ain’t now. Speaking toIGN, Fergusson admitted there’s a “time and place” to drop last-gen consoles, which are now over a decade old in this case, and release content exclusively for the current gen PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Apr. 10, 2024
Two X-Men icons are reunited in the post-Krakoa era as Jean Grey becomes the Phoenix once again in her new solo comic
Phoenix #1 will put Jean Grey in outer space as the host of the Phoenix Force once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jean Grey will once again bond with the Phoenix Force this summer, seemingly on a permanent basis, as she traverses the galaxy in a new title from writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Alessandro Miracolo. Titled simply Phoenix, the new series is the second expansion title in the impending ‘From the Ashes’ relaunch of the X-Men line, following the announcement ofthree core titlesearlier this year.
Apr. 10, 2024
"They were nearly lost forever": How one JRPG superfan spent 340 hours saving Dragon Quest 7's DLC just before Nintendo's 3DS server shutdown
Dragon Quest 7’s DLC tablets will live on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 7: Fragments of the Forgotten Past, the 3DS-exclusive remake of Dragon Quest 7, was very nearly doomed to permanently lose its DLC with Nintendo’s shutdown of the 3DS servers, but a dedicated fan managed to save and preserve the files just in the nick of time.
Apr. 9, 2024
"Absolutely outrageous": Epic steps in it by removing Fortnite's cosmetic rarity system and immediately selling skins deemed overpriced by angry players
Uncommon and Legendary skins are a thing of the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A huge new change just landed inFortnitetoday, and very few players seem happy about it. Color-coded cosmetic rarities are now a thing of the past, meaning there’s no more obvious separation between a Rare skin and a Legendary one, and fans are worried what this means for the future of skin prices.
Apr. 9, 2024
"I always knew it was going to be a bittersweet sort of ending." Sophie Campbell on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' epic 150th issue
Interview | The fan-favorite TMNT writer reflects on her long run with the Heroes in a Half Shell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an exclusive interview with Newsarama, Campbell looks back at the last few years and teases the “bittersweet” final chapter of her run. Newsarama: Sophie, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150 is a massive issue for both the comic and for yourself.
Apr. 9, 2024
"We want it to feel a little broken": The Final Shape lights Destiny 2 on fire with a new subclass combining all abilities and 2-in-1 Exotics with random rolls
Every build in Destiny 2 may well be replaced by Prismatic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bungiedropped a big gameplay reveal for Destiny 2: The Final Shape today, loudly declaring that the MMO’s next expansion is going to take a sledgehammer to every single build currently available with wild combinations of new and existing abilities. The Final Shape is adding a new subclass after all, but it also sort of isn’t.
Apr. 9, 2024
13 years later, One Piece’s latest episode has finally matched the anime’s highest-rated episode
‘Powers on a Different Level! Luffy vs. Lucci’ is highly rated on IMDb When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece’s long-running anime has hit a new high with its latest episode, ‘Powers on a Different Level! Luffy vs. Lucci’. The 1100th episode of the hit adaptation has scored its joint highest rating ever on IMDb, equaling a record held for 13 years.
Apr. 9, 2024
A new look at Eli Roth’s live-action Borderlands adaptation has been released – and fans are all saying the same thing
It’s looking more and more like Brick and Mordecai won’t be featured in the live-action Borderlands adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate has released a new look at its upcoming live-action Borderlands movie – but fans still aren’t convinced. The photo, shared to the official Borderlands movie Twitter account, depicts main cast members Cate Blanchett as Lilith, Kevin Hart as Roland, Ariana Greenblatt as Tiny Tina, Florian Munteanu as Krieg, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dr.
Apr. 9, 2024
All Dragon's Dogma 2 Newt Liqueur locations
The DD2 Newt Liqueur is best given to Lamond, the Sotted Sage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 Newt Liqueur is a consumable that can be drunk for a buff, but is more important to give to Ser Lamond, aka the Sotted Sage, in exchange for unlocking the Warfarer vocation. There’s very little Newt Liqueur inDragon’s Dogma 2though, so players will either have to put some effort into hunting it down in the Battahl region, or crafting it themselves with special ingredients, both of which I’ve laid out below.
Apr. 9, 2024
As delayed Helldivers 2 medal payouts trickle in, dev says "we've realized that we need to do an overhaul" on the whole reward system
“It’s frankly about as reliable as a solar-powered watch in Malevelon Creek” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re currentlynot getting Helldivers 2 Medals for Major Ordersthen developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working on a complete overhaul of the rewards systemamid reportsof delayedand missing medal payouts. In interactions over Discord,Helldivers 2community manager Twinbeard has responded to complaints over missing Major Order medals, admitting the system has “been very slow or working on and off rather, for a long time.
Apr. 9, 2024
As we stare down the Elden Ring DLC, I can't decide which of my all-time favorite builds to take into the RPG's Shadow of the Erdtree expansion
Opinion | I’m juggling save files in the Lands Between and I’m terrified I’ll make the wrong call When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Decisions inElden Ringare important. Often, they’re the difference between success and failure. Do you circumvent an enemy horde, or take them head-on? Do you unleash your most powerful spells at the beginning of a boss fight, or do you hold fire until the final stretch when your health is low?
Apr. 9, 2024
Back to Black review: "A competent but occasionally clunky Amy Winehouse biopic"
A competent if occasionally clunky biopic, enlivened by a superb Marisa Abela, who truly inhabits Winehouse and brings those songs to life. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Tapping into Winehouse’s volatile, no-nonsense personality, the film only truly hits its stride when she meets Blake Fielder-Civil (a cocksure Jack O’Connell), the man who becomes her husband and joins her in a haze of substance abuse as her fame hits levels of near-hysteria.
Apr. 9, 2024
Blumhouse teases Five Nights at Freddy's sequel with mysterious behind-the-scenes image – and fans think they've spotted Mangle
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop is conjuring up something freaky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 isofficially underway– and fans think the puppeteers over at Jim Henson’s Creature Shop are crafting a fan-favorite protagonist. Blumhouse released a behind-the-scenes photo straight from Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, where the animatronic baddies for the first Five Nights at Freddy’s were carefully crafted (and we love the idea of the Muppets and Freddy Fazbear being made under the same roof).
Apr. 9, 2024
Chilling horror movie with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is coming soon to Netflix – and it's being called Nightcrawler with witch doctors
Disappear Completely has received some high praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new horror movie with great reviews is heading to UK Netflix very soon. Mexican horror Disappear Completely is directed by Luis Javier Henaine and features a chilling premise. It follows a tabloid photographer who makes his money profiting off death. After visiting a particularly creepy crime scene, he falls prey to a mysterious disease that makes him lose his five senses one by one.
Apr. 9, 2024
Christopher Nolan's brother told him not to be "chicken sh*t" when on the fence about making The Dark Knight
“Dude, don’t be a chicken sh*t! Let’s do this!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like we have Jonathan Nolan to thank for The Dark Knight, as he has revealed that he had to convince his brother, Christopher Nolan, to agree to direct the second Batman movie, telling him not to be “chicken sh*t” about it. The Nolan brother explained during a recent interview on Dax Shepard’sArmchair Expertpodcast that although the filmmaker’s first Batman movie Batman Begins was such a huge success, he was hesitant to make another comic book over fears of being “pigeonholed”.
Apr. 9, 2024
Despite previous comments, Robert Downey Jr. says he would "happily" return to the MCU as Iron Man after his Oscar win
The Oppenheimer actor recently took home his first Academy Award When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite some previous shady comments, Robert Downey Jr. says he’d be more than happy to return to Marvel and put on the Iron Man suit once more. “Happily. It’s too integral a part of my DNA. That role chose me,” Downey toldEsquirewhen asked if he’d ever return.
Apr. 9, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 A Trial of Archery walkthrough and guide
The Trial of Archery in DD2 has you work with the elf Glyndwr to save his sister and master the bow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Trial of Archery in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a quest for the elf Glyndwr where you join him on the journey back home to prove his mastery of the bow and journey to Sacred Arbor, only for a crisis involving his sister and father to suddenly manifest when you arrive.
Apr. 9, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 patch fixes progression-blocking bugs, but PC players are left frustrated over persisting performance issues
“Updates on the progress of the performance-related patches would be nice!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Dragon’s Dogma 2 patch is here to remedy progression-blocking bugs, but PC players are frustrated that it hasn’t addressed performance issues prevalent since launch. The brand new update for Dragon’s Dogma 2 just dropped earlier today, April 9, across all platforms.
Apr. 9, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Sorcerer's Appraisal and Spellbound quest walkthroughs
How to complete both the Dragon’s Dogma Spellbound and Sorcerer’s Appraisal quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sorcerer’s Appraisal and Spellbound quests are two interlinked missions that have you looking for five grimoires. You can do either missions separately, as they both ask for the sameDragon’s Dogma 2books, but it’s possible to complete both missions with a little light forgery if you have the time and money.
Apr. 9, 2024
Dynamite reveals its The Terminator 40th anniversary plans - and hints that the killer cyborg will be back for a new series
Well, he did say he’d be back… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 40 years since Arnold Schwarzenegger first uttered the immortal words “I’ll be back” - and he was right.The Terminator, which premiered in October 1984, remains an all-time classic of movie science fiction, one that has spawned numerous sequels (ofextremelyvariable quality), a TV show, and masses of comics over the last four decades.
Apr. 9, 2024
EasySMX X10 review: "a no-fuss controller with more than a few hidden weapons"
The EasySMX X10 is a fantastic controller working incredibly hard to stay competitive in a crowded price range. This is a no-fuss gamepad with more than a few hidden weapons that can easily become a staple of any setup. Excellent value for money Snappy, tactile face buttons Rumble and gyro controls for Switch Varied and reliable connections Precise hall effect thumbsticks No additional customization options App still in beta Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Apr. 9, 2024
Fallout cast watched Twitch and YouTube streams of the games before filming: "Watching people play was vital"
Exclusive: Fallout’s Aaron Moten talks to GamesRadar+ about his Twitch preparation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the stars of the upcomingFalloutseries on Prime Video generally avoided playing too much of the RPG series, one cast member reveals he headed to Twitch to help prepare for his role. Aaron Moten, who plays Brotherhood of Steel member Maximus in the TV show, tells GamesRadar+ that the cast “did dip into” the games, but “mostly through Twitch andYouTube".
Apr. 9, 2024
Fallout TV show release date: What time is the series on Prime Video?
Here’s what you need to know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With several date changes, you’d be forgiven for being a little bit confused about when exactly theFallout TV showwill be available to watch. This is especially the case as the streamer it’s out on, Prime Video, is notorious for changing its release schedules and times, too. So if the release schedule for the hit video game adaptation is making your brain hurt, that’s where we come in.
Apr. 9, 2024
First Joker 2 footage is just 30 seconds of Joaquin Phoenix cry-laughing in the rain
The full trailer arrives tonight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first official footage from Joker 2 has hit the internet – and it’s seriously creepy. The 30 second clip, which you can see below, features Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker standing in the rain. He’s crying/laughing quite hysterically, and he appears to be in a maximum security facility – most likely Arkham.
Apr. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel says sike, the previous Automaton force was "merely a vanguard," and now a massive fleet is assaulting Cyberstan and beyond
And you’ll never guess what the next Major Order is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sweet mother of Joel,Helldivers 2’s Automatons have returned in force after being temporarily vanquished, and that means the new Major Order is to sort them out - again. Over the past weekend,Helldivers 2 players thought they had dismantled the Automatonsand pushed back the Terminids on a number of frontiers.
Apr. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch remedies the mission-crashing bugs that nearly derailed the Automaton war effort's finale, just in time for the next Major Order
There’s also a neat new detail for weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch fixes plenty of in-game crashes, after developer Arrowhead had to recommend players let the game “rest” this past weekend due to persistent crashes. Last weekend, as Super Earth’s soldiers were fighting tooth and nail to eliminate the Automaton threat once and for all, many were plagued with in-game crashes.
Apr. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2 soldiers' Automaton-dismantling victory is bad news for Trophy hunters who need to wait for their return to Platinum the shooter
‘Let’s call it a draw’ is now no longer attainable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithHelldivers 2players having vanquished the Automatons, achievement hunters are realizing they technically can’t fully complete the game. Over the past weekendHelldivers 2 players came together to crush the Automatons once and for all, and have even made significant progress in pushing back the Terminid hordes.
Apr. 9, 2024
Helldivers 2's oil-loving Automaton enthusiasts hit back with their own propaganda, including a robotic diss track I can't understand but I assume our moms are slandered
We should probably be feeling very offended right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2community is a unique place, with more players boasting the ability to commit to the bit than perhaps anywhere else on the internet. It’s not at all unusual to see fans refusing to communicate in any other way than with an unwavering patriotism towards Super Earth and a deep desire to spread Managed Democracy, essentially role-playing real-life Helldivers even outside the game.
Apr. 9, 2024
X-Force is relaunching this summer with Forge in charge, and he's planning to fix the whole world
Marvel is filling in its ‘From the Ashes’ era X-Men line starting with X-Force When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithMarvel’s ‘From the Ashes’ era of the X-Men on the horizonthis summer, the publisher is now getting into the side titles that will populate the rest of the new X-line beyond the three core series, starting with a new take on X-Force from writer Geoffrey Thorne and artist Marcus To.
Apr. 9, 2024
How to kill 100 enemies using the Gatling Sentry in Helldivers 2
Rack up fast kills with the Helldivers 2 Gatling Sentry for Personal Orders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Personal Order to kill 100 enemies using the Gatling Sentry in Helldivers 2 can be completed quickly if you know what missions to take on and which enemies to blast into mush. Use the Gatling Sentry Stratagem as efficiently as possible and you could clear this PO in one go.
Apr. 9, 2024
Iron Man game is making "excellent progress" and development will continue even as its studio forms a new team to support the Battlefield games
“Iron Man is an important priority for Motive, and I’m very proud of the work we’ve accomplished so far” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA Motive says its Iron Man project is making “excellent progress” in a rare update on the in-development game. That comes from studio general manager Patrick Klaus, who shared that the team has hit a “major internal milestone” this year in anupdate post, helping them lay a “robust foundation for the journey ahead.
Apr. 9, 2024
It sounds like Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire could be getting a sequel
The latest update is very promising When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirecould be getting a follow-up, judging by the latest update. While the film wasn’t a huge hit with critics, scoring 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, it has stormed the box office. At the time of writing, the MonsterVerse movie has crossed the $361 million mark.
Apr. 9, 2024
It's not all Nier Automata and sci-fi manga, what really shaped Stellar Blade was a real-life taxi driver strike that left an impression on the RPG's director
“The story is about what makes us human and defines us as human–it’s quite universal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arguably the biggest inspiration behind the upcomingPS5action RPG Stellar Blade isn’t the gameplay of Nier Automata or the ’90s vibes of classic sci-fi manga Gunnm, but an event that left director Kim Hyung Tae lingering in thought. Speaking toPlayStation.
Apr. 9, 2024
Lenovo Legion GO 2 is seemingly in the works, but it’ll likely arrive after the next Steam Deck
A next gen Legion GO is on the cards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like theLenovoLegion GO only just landed on the battlefield, but the company has signalled that it’s already working on a successor. However, it also sounds like it might not release until rivals like the Steam Deck 2 and nextAsusROG Ally charge onto the handheld scene, which could be a wise move when it comes to flaunting next generation features.
Apr. 9, 2024
Looks like Battlefield is finally returning to "single-player experiences," and EA brought in the Dead Space Remake devs to help get it right
Devs from Motive join DICE for “connected multiplayer experiences and single-player” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a pair of blog posts announcing big changes for the shooter franchise,Battlefield general manager Byron BeedeandMotive studio general manager Patrick Klausconfirm that a small team led by the creative heads of thestellarDead Space Remakewill work with DICE as it pursues what seems to be the series' first proper return to single-player since Battlefield 5’s campaign or, to get a bit more specific, arguably the Bad Company days.
Apr. 9, 2024
Lovecraftian TTRPG Call of Cthulhu hits 1800% of its Kickstarter goal
Horror on the Orient Express is definitely on the right track When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you love the Lovecraftian world of Call of Cthulhu, you’ll want to keep an eye out for Horror on the Orient Express: The Board Game.If this upcoming horror co-op board game being based on a beloved TTRPG property and coming from the minds of the writers behind the Frostpunk board game doesn’t already pique your interest, how about if I told if you that the project has already raised over $900,000 on Kickstarter?
Apr. 9, 2024
My latest Game Pass obsession is a vampire-punching action game that could be Red Dead Redemption 2's wacky alternate timeline
Now Playing | Jesse Rentier is no Arthur Morgan, but he’s living a different kind of Hell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few moments in Evil West as satisfying as the meaty wet thud of uppercutting a vampire for the first time. Don’t get me wrong, I love a well-placed headshot as much as the next third-person shooter fan, but there’s something so deliciously, comically visceral about introducing Jesse’s gauntlet to the jaw of a Sanguisuge Vessel and watching it stagger back in confusion.
Apr. 9, 2024
Netflix’s new shark themed thriller gets its first trailer, and fans are calling it the "French Jaws"
It’s like a mix between 47 Meters Down and As Above, So Below When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget a bigger boat, it looks like we’re going to need a bigger city as the sharks are taking over Paris in the new trailer for Netflix’s upcoming French thriller Under Paris. In the trailer, we see what looks to be a marine biologist tracking a giant shark that has made its way from African waters to Paris.
Apr. 9, 2024
New trailer for Netflix's next big manga adaptation promises a fun, action-packed take on Tokyo crime-fighting
City Hunter is released on April 25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer for City Hunter, Netflix’s next big manga adaptation, is here – and it promises a roller coaster of humor and action through Tokyo’s criminal underworld. Per the official synopsis, “the story follows Ryo Saeba, portrayed by Ryohei Suzuki, a premier ‘sweeper’ navigating the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Apr. 9, 2024
The Star Wars Outlaws release date sends us back to a galaxy far, far away this summer
Pick up a special edition to get 3 days of early access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheStar Wars Outlawsrelease date has been announced, confirming a summer excursion to a galaxy far, far away -for real, this time. As for the trailer itself, we start to get a bit more of a sense of what Star Wars Outlaws is all about.
Apr. 9, 2024
Palworld update breaks the survival game so hard the devs tell Xbox players "do not try to load multiplayer data" for now
The latest patch accidentally loads in older save data When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newPalworldupdate has broken things so badly forXbox Series X/S players that developer Pocketpair has recommended not loading multiplayer data whatsoever. Yesterday, April 8, a brand new Palworld update went live, exclusively for Xbox Series X/S players. This was the console version of the update that unleashed Raid boss Bellanoir for players on PC last week, so now Palworld players on Xbox devices can have a go at taking down the bossthat’s tearing apart player bases.
Apr. 9, 2024
Pokemon and Splatoon fans fight Nintendo's 3DS and Wii U server shutdown by keeping their favorite games online for as long as possible
“KEEP IT ALIVE FOR AS LONG AS YOU CAN SOLDIERS” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s truly the end of an era for Nintendo fans, as online services for 3DS and Wii U have finally shut down. With it, we say goodbye to online multiplayer for the likes of Splatoon, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Pokemon X and Y, and Xenoblade Chronicles X, with everything shutting off for good at 5pm PT/8pm ET yesterday (or 1am GMT this morning for UK folks).
Apr. 9, 2024
Ready or not, the Nvidia RTX 5090 and RTX 5080 might show up later this year
Board partners reportedly told to prepare for Blackwell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheRTX 5090will undoubtedly steal thebest graphics cardcrown from theNvidia GeForce RTX 4090when it eventually storms the gates. The idea of it doing so later this year isn’t entirely a surprise either. These latest rumors do sit inline with the green team’s previous release patterns. However, it does feel like it’s been a quick two years since Lovelace entered the fold, and it’s hard to imagine needing a card that can surpass the mighty RTX 4090.
Apr. 9, 2024
Sea of Thieves cross progression system explained
Transferring progress and saves to PS5 is fairly easy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Thieves cross progression and the ability to transfer progress and saves between PS5, Xbox and PC is indeed a feature that was added with the PlayStation 5 launch of the game. If you’ve been playing on Xbox for a while and are considering sailing over to the PS5 version (arf arf), but don’t want to lose your progress along the way, not only is thereSea of Thieves crossplayfor playing with friends, but you can indeed transfer saves and progress through the new cross-progression system, in which you link yourMicrosoftaccount.
Apr. 9, 2024
Shure SM7dB review: "There's simply no place to hide with a mic this good"
The Shure SM7dB is the latest update to the world’s most iconic podcasting and content creation microphone. It packs the same pure audio quality as its pedigree would suggest, and is undoubtedly one of the best microphones money can buy. That said, it’s just not necessary for the majority of creators to spend this much on a mic. Excellent sound quality Versatile Improvements over the SM7B Iconic design strengths Overkill for most content creators due to its price
Apr. 9, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog producer says the franchise's upcoming movies will become "Avengers-level events"
And TV shows will serve as “character studies” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehogis going up a gear. According to one of the franchise’s executive producers, the movies are heading toward “Avengers-level events,” while TV shows, like the upcoming Knuckles, will be used as “character studies”. “We got really excited about the idea of expanding our characters in our world into television, specifically, because it gives us a platform to really do character studies,” executive producer Toby Ascher toldPaste.
Apr. 9, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws release date leaks, and you can seemingly play the open-world game 3 days early with the Gold or Ultimate editions
An official story trailer goes live later today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:A new trailer has confirmed theStar Wars Outlaws release date! You can read all about it here. Original story:TheStar Wars Outlawsrelease date has leaked ahead of an official story trailer reveal. Initially revealed last year, Ubisoft bills this one as the “first ever open-world Star Wars game,” which is an exciting pitch by itself.
Apr. 9, 2024
Stellar Blade director advises making Eve wear clothes "as much as possible," but fans are acing the RPG's demo boss in the NSFW 'skin suit' without taking damage anyway
The skin suit’s increased difficulty isn’t enough to deter fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade players determined to use the action RPG’s NSFW ‘skin suit’ or die trying are challenging themselves to beat the demo’s boss without taking any damage, despite thegame director’s advice to remain clothed. Chances are, if you’ve looked upanythingabout Shift Up’s upcoming PS5 exclusive, you’ve probably already seen the NSFW suit in question.
Apr. 9, 2024
The actual, real, one-of-a-kind Spawnmobile is on auction at a shockingly low price
You can own a piece of ’90s comics history in the real Spawnmobile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re in the market for a new car, and you really,reallywant to impress (and annoy) all your neighbors, consider pulling up to your house inthe Spawnmobile, a classic relic of ’90s comic book excess that is now on auction via the memorabilia selling site Whatnot.
Apr. 9, 2024
The Fallout TV show is now releasing a day early, thanks to a surprise Prime Video move
The end of the world is coming sooner than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showis now arriving even earlier than expected after Prime Video confirmed a new release date for the video game adaptation. The post-apocalyptic series is dropping all eight episodes on April 10, a day earlier than its previous release. Walton Goggins announced the news witha special videosharing the update, telling fans.
Apr. 9, 2024
The Godfather director's new movie deemed too "experimental" as it struggles to find a distributor
Megalopolis is proving divisive between studio heads at Sony, Disney, and more… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looks like Francis Ford Coppola’s new movieMegalopolisis going to have a bit of a tough time making its way to cinemas… Despite the sci-fi drama being directed by The Godfather helmer, and starring Giancarlo Esposito, Laurence Fishburne, Aubrey Plaza, Dustin Hoffman, and Adam Driver, the likes ofSony, Warner Bros.
Apr. 9, 2024
Next gen Intel graphics cards could arrive in time for Black Friday
Battlemage could join the fight before Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Intel is allegedly gearing up to release a new next gen wave of ‘Battlemage’ graphics cards, and they might land amid the chaos of Black Friday. The Arc successor is set to be the tech giant’s second generation of GPUs, following the slow launch of cards using ‘Alchemist’ chips throughout the last two years
Apr. 9, 2024
Hit indie video game is getting a movie adaptation described as the Sixth Sense on water
The new film sounds very creepy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit indie video gameDredgeis getting turned into a live-action, feature length movie – and we’re already hooked. The film’s logline describes the upcoming project as “The Sixth Sense on the water” and “a grounded atmospheric cosmic horror blend of HP Lovecraft and Ernest Hemingway.” That certainly has us intrigued, and, considering the game is a single-player that sees you discovering both fish and secrets from the depths of the ocean in a sinister, mysterious setting (especially after dark), Dredge seems ripe for such a creepy adaptation.
Apr. 8, 2024
25 years ago, Dreamcast's strangest life sim stared into our souls – and then into the future
Opinion | Edge magazine remembers Seaman, a weird and wonderful simulation game from last century When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Out of the mouths of babes comes unexpected wisdom. In the case of Seaman, the babe is a fish with the face of an adult man. You’ve raised it diligently for weeks – hatching eggs, watching amoebae grow into gilled creatures that eat their brethren and then embark upon a secret, more complex third lifecycle – before it comes out with it.
Apr. 8, 2024
As Daredevil: Born Again wraps filming, it turns out one Netflix cast member is returning after all
Ayelet Zurer will return as Vanessa Fisk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Netflix’s Daredevil actor Ayelet Zurer is returning for newDisney Plusseries Daredevil: Born Again – despite reports of recasting. However, photographer Steve Sands has now shared a photo from the set of Daredevil: Born Again to his Instagram story that shows Zurer and D’Onofrio filming a scene on the streets of New York City.
Apr. 8, 2024
As its sequel is announced, one of the best Adam Sandler movies is rising up Netflix's top 10
The comedy is shooting up Netflix’s rankings 27 years after its release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Adam Sandler fans still can’t get enough of the funny man as one of his most hilarious and popular movies Happy Gilmore is climbing up Netflix’s top 10, right after the film’s upcoming sequel was announced. Released in 1996, Happy Gilmore follows theUncut Gemsstar as Happy, a rejected hockey player who trades his puck for clubs and joins the PGA golf tour in hopes of making some money to save his grandma’s house from being repossessed by the IRS.
Apr. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 publishing director compares success of the "f***ing CRPG" to Palworld, says "it's not rocket science" why the survival game is doing so well
The secret to Palworld’s success is “really f***ing simple,” he says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denyingBaldur’s Gate 3’s massive popularity, and its director of publishing, Michael Douse, has drawn comparison between it and the survival crafting gamePalworldfor finding success with a game that not all investors might have taken a chance on. This comes from a newinterview with Game File, in which Douse states that despite Larian Studios' partners being “great,” ultimately, “if you’re working on anything outside of PC, you have to advocate very heavily for what you’re doing.
Apr. 8, 2024
Down-bad Baldur's Gate 3 player loses 90-hour Honor Mode run to an NSFW scene that definitely wasn't worth the sacrifice
Striking deals with Incubuses isn’t generally the best idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s Honor Mode is a truly brutal way to play the enormous RPG, with tougher foes, a single save slot, and the constant threat of having to start over if your party gets wiped. A momentary lapse in judgment can mean losinghoursof progress, and one player has suffered exactly that at the hands of an NSFW scene they were too thirsty to ignore.
Apr. 8, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 bullies are tackling Pawns over cliffs and using them as meat shields to prevent fall damage: "I call it 'Pawn Surfing'"
“I suffered much injustice at the Arisen’s hands” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a hot new trend, and it involves tackling a Pawn off a cliff to avoid fall damage. ‘Pawn Surfing,’ as the new trend has been coined, somewhat originated from the wild Reddit post just below. In a very important public service announcement, a Dragon’s Dogma 2 player reveals to others that you can avoid fall damage and traverse the huge in-game map quicker than ever, if you’re willing to sacrifice a Pawn.
Apr. 8, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Short-Sighted Ambition and On the Transference of Souls walkthrough
The DD2 Short-Sighted Ambition quest has you find a piece of fruit - and then an ancient tome of dark magic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Short-Sighted Ambition quest has players find a Ripened Quince for Isaac, and then escalates suddenly to finding a book called On the Transference of Souls 2, to pair with the other text that is rotting his eyesight even as he pours through it.
Apr. 8, 2024
English dub of hit anime movie is now available for free on YouTube – and it's a two-hour must watch
Cowboy Bebop is streaming on the video platform now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit anime movieCowboy Bebop is now streaming for free on YouTube. Fans had better be cool with English-language dubs if they plan on watching it, though, as that’s currently the only version available on the platform. While it was uploaded on April 4, Catsuka, a Twitter account dedicated to anime news, delighted its followers by sharing the link toSony-owned channel Throwback Toons two days later.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout 76's new boardwalk empire shows just how far it's walked since 2018
Interview | Atlantic City is a semi-hostile holiday spot for the millions who love the West Virginian wasteland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new nightclub has opened up in Appalachia – quite a concept in the early 22nd century. InFallout 76, most don’t go out at night for fear of tripping into a radioactive fissure or inviting the attention of feral ghouls.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout fans can stream the first episode of TV show for free on Twitch – here’s how
It’s Vault Boy approved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon is making the first episode of theFallout TV showavailable for free via Twitch. On April 11, which is when all eight episodes arrive on Prime Video, Twitch users can follow a select few streamers to watch episode one live. This was confirmed onTwitterby Twitch, who shared the details of who you’ll have to follow to stream it.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout season 2 might have just been confirmed in the weirdest way
Prime Video’s video game adaptation appears to be coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Fallout season 2 is all but confirmed, with a new report indicating that the next installment will film in California – before season 1 has even premiered. PerDeadline, Fallout has received a tax credit from the Golden State for season 2.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout TV show star Walton Goggins intentionally chose not to play Fallout, even after getting the job
Exclusive: Walton Goggins talks Fallout, Ghouls, and creating a story that’s canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Walton Goggins had never played Fallout before he was cast in the TV adaptation – and didn’t want to even after the fact. “I never played the game. So when this kind of came my way, I didn’t want to play it ‘cause I didn’t want to be influenced by whatever version of the Ghoul is in the games.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout TV show stars and creators on working with Todd Howard: "It means a lot to get his approval"
Exclusive: Graham Wagner, Aaron Moten, and Walton Goggins talk working with Fallout franchise helmer Todd Howard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout TV show stars Walton Goggins and Aaron Moten, as well as writer Graham Wagner, had a great time working with Fallout video game lead and Bethesda boss Todd Howard. “He entrusted this property, which is so personal to him and so personal to the people at Bethesda.
Apr. 8, 2024
Fallout TV show writer explains how Todd Howard and Batman helped shape an original story
Exclusive: In the video-game adaptation Fallout, the end of the world is only the start of the fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is a moment near the beginning of Fallout 3 – the landmark 2008 action role-playing game from Bethesda Games Studios – that is imprinted on anyone who experienced it at the time. In it, the player-created main character opens the exit to the subterranean vault they’ve called home for 19 years, and steps into the blinding light of the Wasteland for the first time, a literal world of potential stretching as far as the eye can see.
Apr. 8, 2024
First look at Gladiator 2 logo confirms official title and teases more about movie
The first look at Gladiator 2 has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first official look at Gladiator 2 has arrived – and it both confirms the film’s title and teases more about the sequel. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the title is confirmed to be Gladiator II, while the logo – displayed on a golden shield at CinemaCon venue Caesars Palace, Vegas – also includes the tagline: “What we do in life echoes in eternity.
Apr. 8, 2024
First reactions to Scream directors' new horror movie are comparing it to a Tarantino classic and The Lost Boys
Abigail is getting called a “bloodsoaked”, “bonkers” thrill ride in hugely positive early reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film was screened at the Overlook Film Fest, a New Orleans-based genre event, recently, and seemed to go down well with viewers, who took to Twitter afterwards to gush about what they’d just seen. Some even compared it to the likes of fan(g) favorites The Lost Boys and Quentin Tarantino’s From Dusk Till Dawn.
Apr. 8, 2024
Former Diablo 3 dev regrets pushing back against more complex skill system that "would have been probably better than what we have today" for ARPG veterans
The team decided against making the skill system too complex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 3 may no longer be the newest ARPG on the block, but that doesn’t mean that its fans and developers are done thinking about it. One of its former developers has been discussing the key design decisions that went into it, in fact, and comparing it to 11th Hour Games' Last Epoch, whichlaunched to immediate success back in February, with players quick to point out the similarities between it and the Diablo series.
Apr. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 grunts have dismantled the Automatons and are squishing Terminids at pace, but can't help but fear Game Master Joel plans something horrid
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2grunts are preparing for the worst after liberating three planets in just a few days to end the Automaton threat once and for all, presumably. Last week, Arrowhead initiated aHelldivers 2 Major Order to crush the Automatons, challenging players to liberate three bot-controlled planets in under four days.
Apr. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players get a well-deserved gift after taking out the entire Automaton faction (for now): "An extra 1-minute break," minus the time it took to read this
Managed democracy in action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s only good news in the world ofHelldivers 2today followingthe successful completion of Operation Swift Disassembly, the recent Major Order tocrush the Automatonsin Arrowhead’s popular multiplayer game. Not only is the galaxy free once more, but all Helldivers have received a special gift in the form of a minute-long break inclusive of the time it takes to read the announcement.
Apr. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 rocked by "rogue item" promising new Stratagems, dev tells players to avoid "Catalog Expansion" upgrade or who knows what could happen
I’m honestly not sure if this is a leak, a bug, cut content, or a teaser – but probably a bug When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2community is once again wrestling with the satirical tone of the game and its development team, struggling to glean legitimate information as Arrowhead cautions all democracy enjoyers to “avoid” a “rogue item” in the ship management store called “Catalog Expansion.
Apr. 8, 2024
Holy Grail NES Castlevania sells for over $90,000, losing bidder predicts "a $250K flip" but the buyer says he wanted "the first game my mom ever bought me"
“The search is over after 23 years” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In one of the biggest auctions for a raw boxed video game, a rare sealed hangtag copy of Castlevania for the original NES recently sold for $90,100on eBayafter a bidding war that started at $37,000, all for a hard-to-find game with a literal sticker price of $27.
Apr. 8, 2024
How to liberate Hellmire, Estanu, and Crimsica in Helldivers 2
Clear the way and liberate Hellmire, Estanu, and Crimsica from the bugs in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Helldivers 2 Liberate Hellmire, Estanus, and Crimsica Major Order, all Helldivers must participate in operations to rid these planets of bugs. Now that the Automaton scourge has been dealt with in the galactic west, Super Earth is asking its elite soldiers to clear the way for new E-710 farms on three planets across the Mirin and Draco Sectors for the latestHelldivers 2 Major Order.
Apr. 8, 2024
How to liberate planets in Helldivers 2 for Major Orders
Kill enemies of Super Earth and complete missions to spread freedom and liberate Helldivers 2 planets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To liberate planets in Helldivers 2, players need to team up and complete missions and operations to crush enemies with sweet liberty. As Super Earth faces threats from multiple angles across the galaxy, Helldivers will spend most of their time slaughtering legions or bugs and more in the name of freedom and liberation.
Apr. 8, 2024
Invincible creator reveals which characters from season 1 are set to make unexpected comebacks in season 3
Robert Kirkman was keeping no secrets on the latest episode of The Invincible Podcast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincibleseason 3 is set to bring back two, “big” characters from the Prime Video series' first season – and Robert Kirkman has already revealed which ones. Onthe most recent episode of The Invincible Podcast, which saw co-host Ryan Sidoti explicitly ask the show’s creator whether there would be any unexpected comebacks in the third chapter.
Apr. 8, 2024
Logan director's Star Wars movie will be co-written by someone who penned some of Andor's best moments
Dawn of the Jedi will be co-written by an Andor scribe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Logandirector James Mangold’s upcoming Star Wars movie will be co-written by anAndorscribe who was behind some of the series' best moments. Willimon is credited with writing the Andor episodes ‘Narkina 5,’ ‘Nobody’s Listening!’, and ‘One Way Out.’ Cast your minds back, and you’ll remember that these three episodes make up the prison arc starring Andy Serkis’s Kino Loy, and are widely regarded as not just the best episodes of Andor, but some of the best episodes of Star Warsever.
Apr. 8, 2024
Mark Hamill reacts to those bizarre Star Wars beer adverts, and his response is hilarious
May the brew be with you… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you remember when the internet lost its mind over that hilarious Star Wars beer advertisement? Well, Mark Hamill AKA Luke Skywalker himself has finally responded to it, and his reaction is priceless. For those not in the know, earlier this year, Star Wars fans found specific versions of the original trilogy that were only shown in the early ‘00s on television in Chile that contain built-in advertisements in the film, with one in particularshowing Obi-Wan Kenobi and Skywalker enjoying an ice cold beer.
Apr. 8, 2024
This JRPG combines 2 things I thought impossible: it's set in 15th century Slovakia where you play as an alcoholic knight and it's only a few hours long
Also you must “drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Felvidek developer Jozef Pavelka has somehow zeroed in on basically everything that excites me about video games. Anything that takes a swing outside of the popular norm immediately rockets up the chart labeled My Interests, and a self-described JRPG that just so happens to feature a knight with alcohol problems in 15th century Slovakia with an unusual, grainy aesthetic and gameplay ripped out of games like Wizardry is… well, I’d say that counts as exactly that.
Apr. 8, 2024
Netflix's new #1 show is an adaptation of a hit manga that's made fans desperate for season 2
Parasyte: The Grey is Netflix’s new #1 show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Parasyte: The Grey is Netflix’s latest number one show, racing up the streamer’s chart since it was released this past Friday (April 5). The manga adaptation has beaten3 Body Problem, a new sci-fi series from the creators of Game of Thrones, to the top spot in 45 countries.
Apr. 8, 2024
What does the Exclamation mark in Dragon's Dogma 2 mean?
The DD2 exclamation mark simply points out something your Pawn is talking about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 exclamation mark on the map is a strange little icon that can seemingly pop up without warning, and can seem fairly inconsistent about what it’s referring to. In actual fact, this minimap anomaly isDragon’s Dogma 2’s way of highlighting certain factors in the environment nearby, associated with the dialogue that your Pawns throw out - though frankly, we can’t blame you if you find yourself tuning that out after a while.
Apr. 8, 2024
Nintendo's cheapest Switch bundle just got even cheaper
Grab a Switch and a free game for just $179 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The humble Nintendo Switch Lite has a comfy place in the pockets of many a budget gamer. It’s the cheapest handheld in Ninty’s current lineup and still runs all the latest and greatest Switch games just as well as a full-fat device. It’s already a fantastic buy for just $199.
Apr. 8, 2024
Not even a week since Helldivers 2's latest balance patch, players are already sick of burn damage being an "instakill" death sentence
The complaints have come thick and fast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been nearly a week since the lastHelldivers 2balance patch, and players are still voicing their displeasure at the changes made to fire damage. Last week, anew Helldivers 2 patch unleashed blizzards and sandstormsupon hapless players while also making several tweaks to weapons and in-game systems. For an example of the latter, look no further than fire damage, which saw its base damage increase by 50%, at which point it could kill players afflicted with fire in mere seconds.
Apr. 8, 2024
One Dragon's Dogma 2 boss has a hidden cutscene - but only if you drag their fight out for 2 minutes
Quite the amicable result When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players have discovered an incredibly rare cutscene involving a late-game boss, which only plays out if you prolong the fight. Be warned: Dragon’s Dogma 2 story and boss spoilers follow! Very late on in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’ll face down against Raghnall, whom you met likely dozens of hours earlier inCapcom’s massive RPG.
Apr. 8, 2024
Someone impressively edited Spider-Man into the Invincible season 2 finale Agent Spider scene
An Invincible fan re-animated the Spidey cameo and the results are impressive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone edited Spider-Man into the Invincible season 2 finale – and we can’t even tell the difference. In the season 2 finale, Mark Grayson meets Agent Spider (who has all the classic abilities of Spider-Man but, uh, isn’t Spider-Man). Twitter user @Drag0G took part of the Agent Spider fight scene and seamlessly swapped him out with Spider-Man, having created the animation themselves.
Apr. 8, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws trailer countdown – another look at the "first-ever open-world Star Wars game" is nearly here
Here’s when the Star Wars Outlaws trailer goes live in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Update: A new trailer has confirmed theStar Wars Outlaws release date! You can read all about it here. Original: The Star Wars Outlaws trailer countdown is on, with a glimpse of the upcoming open-world game’s story less than 24 hours away.
Apr. 8, 2024
Starfield and Skyrim veteran praises Dragon's Dogma 2's "classic sneaky design trick"
What happens when you can’t get actors back for new lines? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda’s studio design director still can’t get enough of Dragon’s Dogma 2, and this time, he’s praising a “sneaky design trick” that developers can’t always get away with. Last week, Emil Pagliarulo, who heads up games likeStarfieldas Bethesda’s studio design director,lavished praise on Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Apr. 8, 2024
Stellar Blade director vows to buck industry advice for single-player games as "what our industry needs more than anything is variety"
Hyung-Tae Kim speaks on advice to chase higher profits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s director says the games industry needs more diversity in its releases, including console titles and single-player games with endings that don’t go on forever. Speaking toRuliwebin a new interview (thanks,Genki), Stellar Blade director and Shift Up studio CEO Hyung-Tae Kim speaks about the challenges of game development, including rising costs.
Apr. 8, 2024
Stranger Things star knows whether Eddie is returning for the final season, but he’s not telling you
“Good question” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Joseph Quinnmay have joining the MCU on the horizon, but it seems like he might not have shut the door completely on the Upside Down yet. During a recent appearance at FACTS Belgian Comic-Con, theEddie Munsonstar gave a cryptic response about whether he knows if his character will be back for the final season.
Apr. 8, 2024
The Fallout TV show went the extra mile – by creating a real-life Pip-Boy for its cast to use
“The attention to detail was insane” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallouthas gone the extra mile with its upcoming TV adaptation – by creating a real-life Pip-Boy for its cast to use on the show. Speaking to GamesRadar+, Kyle MacLachlan – who plays Overseer Hank MacLean on the Prime Video series – recalled using the iconic wrist gadget, a mainstay of the player character in the Fallout series that acts as both an inventory and information hub.
Apr. 8, 2024
The latest unexpected Steam hit is a $3 must-play and it may still hit greater heights after nearly 7,000 glowing reviews as the dev looks to add multiplayer
Buckshot Roulette is an ingenious, tabletop-esque experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After quietly roiling away onItch.iofor a few months, bite-sized strategy gambling game Buckshot Roulette has come toSteamand instantly become one of the most popular and highest-rated PC games of the year. It only costs $3 ($2.69 thanks to an ongoing sale), you can finish it in well under an hour, and there’s a very good reason that it’s gotten over 6,600 user reviews with a 96% positive score since its April 4 Steam launch.
Apr. 8, 2024
The world’s most popular anime show has been revealed, but it's not One Piece
Move over One Piece, there’s a new show in town… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Parrot calculates the demand based on multiple factors such as attention, desire, engagement, and viewership. This is worked out through a points system taking into account the amount of streaming and downloads, social media engagement, and searches. However, it is important to note that watching or downloading a show rather than just posting about it, is weighed more heavily when calculating demand.
Apr. 8, 2024
MaXXXine trailer sees Mia Goth go to Hollywood and Psycho's Bates Motel in first bloody look at the upcoming horror
Mia Goth goes to Hollywood in first bloody look at the upcoming horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for MaXXXine, the highly-anticipated threequel to Ti West’s X franchise, has arrived – and it looks wild. Mia Goth returns as Maxine Fucking Minx in the new look, as we see her taking Hollywood by storm. However, while she’s busy trying to make a name for herself, a terrifying serial killer called the Night Stalker is roaming the streets.
Apr. 8, 2024
Troy Baker shoots down GTA 6 fan theory that he's voicing a protagonist: "I want that guy, whoever it is, to get credit for his work"
But he takes the theory “as a compliment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We might not know the cast behindGTA 6’s main characters yet, but we do know one person who’s certainlynotthe voice of the mysterious male character seen in the upcoming action game’s first trailer. After that initial GTA 6 trailer was released, some theorized that the unnamed male character (who some fans have called Jason) we see alongside female protagonist Lucia might be voiced by Troy Baker – the actor behind several iconic gaming characters, including Joel in The Last of Us games.
Apr. 8, 2024
Venom: Separation Anxiety #1 pits the classic Lethal Protector Venom against one of Marvel's most despicable villains
Get an early look inside flashback title Venom: Separation Anxiety #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Purple Man, one of Marvel’s most despicable villains, uses his mind-control powers to manipulate and mastermind every manner of evil act. And now, he’s stolen Eddie Brock’s Venom symbiote in a new flashback story written by Venom co-creator Dave Michelinie himself.
Apr. 8, 2024
New Superman actor David Corenswet teases the comics James Gunn's film shares vibes with
David Corenswet has teased more about Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Corenswet has teased more aboutJames Gunn’s upcomingSupermanmovie (previously titled Superman: Legacy). Corenswet will be playing none other than theMan of Steelhimself in the movie. Per The Direct’s Senior Editor David Thompson, Corenswet revealed during a convention appearance which comics Superman will be similar to. “Before this, when he signed the shirt, he mentioned how the vibes of the new movie are based on For All Seasons and All-Star, but the story is ‘totally its own thing,'” Thompson wrote onTwitter.
Apr. 8, 2024
You can now read some of my favorite manga of all time for less than $5 thanks to an unexpected new deal from Final Fantasy's publisher
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As well as Black Butler, the service has a strong selection of new titles as well as some old hits. Mystery period piece The Apothecary Diaries, which has inspired one of the year’s most enjoyable anime series, is a great read, as is Shinichi Fukuda’s cosplay-obsessed (and lightly NSFW) My Dress-Up Darling. The classic Fullmetal Alchemist and Soul Eater are also both available on the service.
Apr. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev recommends letting the game "rest" to fix frequent crashes as over 230,000 divers fight to squash the Automatons this weekend
Players swarm to liberate the final planet, Durgen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’songoing Major Order has commanded soldiers to finally squash the mechanized Automatons on the western front, but unfortunately, frequent crashes threaten to jeopardize the weekend’s operation, and one developer recommends letting the game “rest.” This weekend’s Major Order sent players to liberate the planets of Tibit, Maia, and Durgen.
Apr. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 players have been wasting Stratagems - dev confirms the new bot Gunship factories can only be destroyed with Hellbombs
Orbital strikes are useless against the Gunship spawners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have seemingly been wasting their Stratagems in an attempt to destroy the new Gunship factories since, as it turns out, their only weakness is Hellbombs. Helldivers 2 Gunshipshave been a plague on the co-op shooter’s skyscapes since their addition earlier this week as the Automaton drones have been raining terror down on grunts.
Apr. 7, 2024
How a team of Dutch escape artists is charting its future by tackling the mayhem in its past
Interview | Edge magazine goes behind the scenes with Total Mayhem Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Less than two hours later, Van Hemert’s mind has been blown – We Were Here has already racked up seven times their target. “That’s when I started feeling, OK, maybe I should’ve asked for money for this,” he smiles. Making games had been a dream for Van Hemert since he was first given a Game Boy as a toddler; he’d taken game design as a minor, just one part of his wider multimedia degree.
Apr. 7, 2024
The impossible Super Mario Maker level has been cleared just days before Nintendo kills 3DS and Wii U servers
Trimming the Herbs was previously thought to have been humanly impossible to complete When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario Maker players have finally beaten the fan-made level that was previously thought to have been impossible for mere humans to complete, just two days before Nintendo kills the servers. Team 0% is a group that’s been on a long quest to complete every single Mario Maker level before servers shut down forever, but they hit a large snag in the road when faced with the game’s hardest level: Trimming the Herbs,a stage that’s only 17 seconds long and requires crushingly precise reflexes.
Apr. 7, 2024
Palworld datamine suggests the community's favorite imaginary Pal, a fire Chillet counterpart dubbed Grillet, may actually be added to the open-world survival game
An Ignis variant could be on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A recent Palworld datamine suggests that a fire-based variant for Chillet might be added to the smash survival game, potentially turning one community fantasy into a reality. Chillet is the adorable, wingless ice wyrm found in the monster-taming game, and the Pal’s cheek-squishing cuteness has inspired tons of fan art, including an imaginary fire counterpart appropriately called Grillet, which recently blew up in aRedditpost.
Apr. 6, 2024
How one developer tapped the Internet's past to tell a timeless story of human connection
Interview | Edge magazine explores the making of Videoverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’re cast as 15-year-old Emmett, a big fan of the Kinmoku Shark gaming system, and in particular its killer app, Feudal Fantasy, an epic historical JRPG about warring ninjas. As a result, you’re a regular visitor to the console’s built-in social network, Videoverse. But with the forthcoming release of a new gaming system, Kinmoku’s hardware is facing obsolescence – and along with it, so is Emmett’s online community.
Apr. 6, 2024
After making $2 billion in 10 years, The Elder Scrolls Online's director wants you to know that the MMO is definitely "one of the successful live service games"
Don’t bet against ESO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year, The Elder Scrolls Online announced that it had made more than $2 billion in customer spend, and its studio director says that figure got highlighted partly to help shine a light on that game’s ongoing success. In an interview with GamesRadar+, studio director Matt Firor says that the $2 billion figure, which was announced at GDC last month, was revealed “mostly to shine a light on the game.
Apr. 6, 2024
CD Projekt exec pokes fun at Ubisoft's "AAAA" game Skull and Bones, says the studio will now make "AAAAA" games
The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 publisher throws some shade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ACD Projekt Redexecutive has slyly poked fun at fellow publisherUbisoftand its failed attempt to label Skull and Bones as a “AAAA” game. AAA is usually a label given to blockbuster games by big-money companies to signify that, yes, these games were expensive to make. The label is normally meaningless.
Apr. 6, 2024
Don't worry, Stardew Valley 1.6 is still in development for console and mobile farmers, but ConcernedApe has "no specific release date"
Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch players might need to wait a while more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PC friends have been enjoying the beefy Stardew Valley 1.6 update since its release last month on March 19, while farmers on console and mobile have been twiddling their thumbs. Creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone now assures us that the wait will be over “as soon as possible.
Apr. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Yoshi-P sparks hope for another SRPG Tactics spin-off in the series: "It's probably about time that we do a new one"
Fingers cross for another strategy-focused Final Fantasy trip When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Final Fantasy producer has sparked hope for another strategy spin-off in the popular series. Producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida jumped from stewarding mammoth MMO Final Fantasy 14 to working on the series' epic action pivot inFinal Fantasy 16, and now, he’s expressed interest in another Final Fantasy Tactics game or at least a spin-off with similar strategy-soaked roots.
Apr. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs "actually expected a lot less players to move to the Automaton front," but a full 70% of the game's community was fighting the good fight
Divers mobilized, just not in time to complete the Major Order When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behindHelldivers 2didn’t expect many players to join the assault on the Automatons, but surprisingly, a whopping 70% of the player base joined the fight for tyrannical democracy. Helldivers 2’s Galactic Table relegates the bug hordes and the mechanical armies to different sides of the map, and players have expectedly chosen their favorite mission types.
Apr. 5, 2024
Dune director Denis Villeneuve is making a movie about nuclear war – and it sounds chilling
It will be based off a terrifying non-fiction book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dunedirector Denis Villeneuve is set to make a film about nuclear war, and it already sounds absolutely terrifying. PerDeadline, the filmmaker is potentially reteaming with Dune production company Legendary to adapt the non-fiction book Nuclear War: A Scenario, penned by Annie Jacobsen. The book is a Pulitzer Prize finalist that describes, minute by minute, what would happen in the event that a nuclear missile is fired at the Pentagon.
Apr. 5, 2024
After disappointing Star Wars Battlefront re-releases, modders take things into their own hands and create a custom server platform for Dice's Battlefront 2
Kyber promises a lot of new features for players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A team of modders is giving Star Wars Battlefront 2 an unofficial “new home” on PC, creating a custom server platform with 24/7 servers, mod support, and more. Its creator, Kyber Team, has said it wants its project to be “the new home of Star Wars Battlefront 2 on PC,” and has implemented several enticing features that may get fans to jump ship.
Apr. 5, 2024
Animal Crossing: New Leaf completionists race against time to help each other finish their towns before Nintendo turns off 3DS and Wii U servers in 3 days
Now’s the time to get those final achievement badges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animal Crossing: New Leaf players are working together to do everything they need to before Nintendo shuts down the life sim’s online servers. Last year, Nintendo announced that it would beshutting down the online service for its 3DS and Wii U games- meaning games like Mario Kart 7, Splatoon, and Animal Crossing: New Leaf will no longer be able to connect online.
Apr. 5, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14's visual overhaul nears, the Elder Scrolls MMO developers acknowledge improved technology is really important
“We do run on a somewhat aging engine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls Online is currently celebrating its 10th anniversary, and as the MMO approaches that milestone, its developers say they understand that a Final Fantasy 14-style technological overhaul could prove important. In an interview with GamesRadar+, ESO’s creative director, Rich Lambert, explained that as the MMO turns ten, “setting ESO up for the future, technology-wise, is really important.
Apr. 5, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunner surprisingly departs, meaning the Netflix series will have more showrunners than seasons
Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunner Albert Kim has left the Netflix series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbender’s showrunner has departed the Netflix series just over a month after its release – and its two-season renewal. Albert Kim will be replaced by co-executive producer Christine Boylan and executive producer Jabbar Raisani according toThe Hollywood Reporter.
Apr. 5, 2024
Cherry XTRFY K5V2 review: "new switches impress in this customizable deck"
The Cherry XTRFY K5V2 feels great under the hand, save for some odd switch decisions on larger keys. With so many functions and features at your fingertips there’s plenty to dive into here - excellent news if you don’t like tinkering with fiddly software. However, a more budget-minded design even at the base price can hold things back. Smooth, slick switches Loads of inbuilt extra functions Bold RGB lighting effect
Apr. 5, 2024
Deadpool creator Rob Liefeld's comic Avengelyne is getting a movie adaptation – and Margot Robbie is set to produce
Olivia Wilde and X-Men producer Simon Kinberg are also on board When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie is preparing to return to the world of comic book characters now that she’s lined up her next project: an adaptation ofDeadpoolcreator Rob Liefeld’s Avengelyne. Following the success ofBarbie, the Harley Quinn actor is set to produce under her LuckyChap banner, alongside partners Tom Ackerley and Josey McNamara.
Apr. 5, 2024
Dev Patel talks performing and directing himself with "so much rage" in his new action movie Monkey Man
Exclusive: Writer/director/star Patel and producer Jordan Peele discuss moving from acting to directing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dev Patel is best known as an actor for his sensitive and soulful portrayal of a variety of characters. After breaking out in Brit TV sensation Skins, he’s appeared in the likes ofSlumdog Millionaire,Chappie, Lion, and The Green Knight. But withMonkey Man, he turns writer and director (while, yes, still also starring), in a full-on action revenge thriller that pulls no punches.
Apr. 5, 2024
Dev Patel's new action movie Monkey Man is so much more than the next John Wick
Big Screen Spotlight | Dev Patel’s directorial debut is blazing its own trail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dev Patel’s directorial debut,Monkey Man, is a brutal, no holds barred beatdown of a movie. The film focuses on Patel’s protagonist, known only as Kid, who is on a bloody quest for vengeance spurred by an unspeakable crime from his past.
Apr. 5, 2024
Down-bad Dragon's Dogma 2 fans have one solution to the RPG's "hilariously janky" romance options - let us smooch the Pawns, god dang it
“I’ll even buy it as a microtransaction if they made it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players are pretty polarized by the RPG’s romance system, and as a result, they just want to get with the Pawns. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 player base has been hotly discussing the in-game romance since launch, with the post below one of many to bring the topic to light.
Apr. 5, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Guardian Gigantus boss fight and trophy guide
The DD2 “Gigantus, I Hardly Knew Ye” trophy/achievement comes from quickly slaying the statue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Guardian Gigantus boss fight is one of the game’s biggest challenges - but it’s actually an optional one (though still worth doing). Also known as Talos, the Gigantus is a huge stone statue that drags itself out of the sea to chase down Phaesus just after you open theDragon’s Dogma 2 Flamebearer Palace Spellseal Door, but taking it out isn’t easy.
Apr. 5, 2024
After 13 years, one of my favorite romance anime is miraculously getting a new season on Netflix – and the first trailer is so good it hurts
Kimi ni Todoke - From Me to You is back with a season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From Me to You is a sweet and simple story about a shy high school girl named Sawako, dubbed Sadako (yes, like The Ring) by her peers for her gloomy looks, breaking out of her shell and discovering all kinds of love, both romantic and friendly.
Apr. 5, 2024
Drew Barrymore says Adam Sandler is making Happy Gilmore 2
And she’s not the first Adam Sandler co-star to say so When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Drew Barrymore says Happy Gilmore 2 is in the works – and we need it right now. Barrymore then looked down at her phone and announced, “This just in, I have breaking news…I’ll just say this, from my source, that it is in process.
Apr. 5, 2024
Elder Scrolls Online's big 10th anniversary update is an autumnal trip home for Oblivion fans and a worthy step forward for the MMO
I played Elder Scrolls Online’s big 10th anniversary update after a few months away and was overwhelmed by everything new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls Online is celebrating its 10th birthday with the Gold Road chapter, and it’s as much a return home for legacy Elder Scrolls fans as it is a step forward for players in search of a little variety in ZeniMax Online’s MMORPG.
Apr. 5, 2024
Even in demo form, PS5 action-RPG Stellar Blade draws high praise in tech analysis for excellent 60 FPS performance and 4K resolution modes
Stellar Blade’s looking good in the early analysis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade demo is here -for real this time- and on top of offering satisfying parrying and dicing for action game fans, it’s also turned out to deliver rock-solid technical performance that’ll satisfy you no matter which side of the resolution versus frame rate divide you fall on.
Apr. 5, 2024
Everything in the Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond
The Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond battle pass offers tons of explosive weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Democratic Detonation Warbond expands the Super Earth arsenal with several explosive options for bringing the boom. In this Warbond,Helldivers 2players can spend their hard-earned Medals on four new weapons, a thermite grenade, and a new Booster that shaves some time off extractions.
Apr. 5, 2024
Game of Thrones prequel Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight finds its leads
Peter Claffey and Dexter Sol Ansell have been cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The previously announced Game of Thrones prequel Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight has found its leads. PerVariety, the new HBO series is based on the characters Dunk and Egg from George R. R. Martin’s Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas, which are set in the same world as his A Song of Ice and Fire novels.
Apr. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 is never removing friendly fire, but it is adding a heavy armor set with 90% explosive resistance to help you survive things like 380mm barrages
The Democratic Detonation Warbond is bringing in some serious heat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’sfriendly fire"will never change,“meaning that blasts from fellow grunts and enemy bots will kill you just the same for as long as the galaxy is undemocratized, but an upcoming armor set should make accidental deaths much less common with a whopping 90% explosive damage resistance perk.
Apr. 5, 2024
Hit strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord is a "spiritual successor" to a niche PS Vita game its developer released 11 years ago
Dragon’s Crown lives on in Vanillaware’s latest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unicorn Overlord has been a surprising success in the strategy RPG realm, havingcompletely sold out in some territoriesand shifted over 500,000 copies, but its roots stretch back to the developer’s sometimes-forgotten action RPG gem. “One of the things that won us over was [Unicorn Overlord’s] online elements,” Atlus producer Akiyasu Yamamoto explains in an interview withGamer Braves.
Apr. 5, 2024
How to extract 5 Rare Samples in Helldivers 2
Rare Samples in HD2 are found in level 4 difficulty missions and up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Personal Order to extract with 5 rare samples in Helldivers 2 requires you to play on Challenging level or higher, then go out into the field and start combing the world for samples to bring back. It’s tough, but not too tough, especially if you understand the process properly.
Apr. 5, 2024
How to farm Super Credits in Helldivers 2
Collect Super Credits in Helldivers 2 can be farmed for Warbonds and armor purchases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You need to get Helldivers 2 Super Credits if you want to buy Warbonds and get new armor from the Superstore, but you can either find them or buy them with real money. Looting Super Credits during missions can be quite slow going and relies a lot on luck, but there is a good farming strategy if you’re willing to put in the time and have a friend or three to help.
Apr. 5, 2024
How to play MTG Commander
Get in the (command) zone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Learning how to play MTG Commander feels like an obvious next step for a newbie Magic player.After all, Commander is the most popular casual format of Magic: The Gathering. With MTG being considered in the upper echelons of thebest card gamesand Commander being such a popular format, you’d be hard-pressed to go to your local games store and not come across a group ready to invite you to a Commander game.
Apr. 5, 2024
How to unlock Dwarven Smithing in Dragon's Dogma 2
Dwarven Smithing in DD2 is focused on the Volcanic Island, and is unlocked through quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dwarven Smithing is a rare kind of upgrade for weapons and armor that, like Battahli and Vermundian smithing, has its own unique effect on the equipment you put through it - specifically, while it does increase general effectiveness at the cost of increased weight, it’s mainly used to increase the ability to knock opponents back inDragon’s Dogma 2(if applied to weapons) or to resist that very effect (if applied to armor).
Apr. 5, 2024
I gave this cheap gaming mouse a five star review score - now it's down to $40
A five star gaming mouse for $39.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since then, the already respectable $69.99 MSRP has given way to plenty of discounts but I’ve generally only ever seen it dip down to $44.99 during major sales. That all changed in December when the Razer Basilisk V3 took its first dip below the $40 threshold, and that$39.
Apr. 5, 2024
You have less than 24 hours to enjoy 50% off Pokemon TCG
Catch all those savings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a real treat for all the Trainers out there, Best Buy’s Deal of the Day features a host of great Pokemon TCG deals.Beyond its place in media ranging from video games to anime, the world of Pokemon is also part of one of thebest card games. No, that’s not just our nostalgia speaking.
Apr. 5, 2024
Invincible creator teases season 3, and says every episode will feel like a finale
Co-showrunners Robert Kirkman and Simon Racioppa hint at what’s next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible creator Robert Kirkman and co-showrunner Simon Racioppa are already looking ahead to the third season of the Prime Video superhero series – and it sounds like they’re seriously upping the stakes. “I could not be more excited for season three,” Kirkman said on the bonus ‘Inside Episode 8 segment fromInvincible season 2on Amazon’s streaming service.
Apr. 5, 2024
It's official: Dune 3 is happening
The threequel is in development with Denis Villeneuve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official –Dune 3is in development.Dune: Part Twohas proved a huge success so far, crossing the $600 million mark at the box office andsurpassing the first film’s total, so it’s perhaps not a huge surprise. The news comes courtesy ofVariety, who confirmed with production company Legendary that the threequel is in development with director Denis Villeneuve.
Apr. 5, 2024
Kevin Eastman brings his TMNT style magic to a totally brutal Wolverine cover
TMNT’s Kevin Eastman joins his Last Ronin co-creator Tom Waltz on Wolverine: Blood Hunt with this totally ripping variant cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, has drawn a very different kind of mutant in this totally brutal looking variant cover for Wolverine: Blood Hunt #1. The comic itself is a tie-in toMarvel’s massive Blood Hunt summer crossover event, and it’s written byTMNT: The Last Ronin co-writer Tom Waltzwith art by Juan José Ryp and colorist Guru EFX.
Apr. 5, 2024
Misguided Dragon's Dogma 2 modders make the RPG worse by dumbing down the Dragonsplague, and yes I'll die on this hill
Big red numbers? No thanks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 modders are taking one of the best parts of the game out of the RPG, with a mod that directly displays what stage of Dragonsplague any Pawns are infected with. The ‘Dragonsplague Counter’ mod can be downloaded over onNexusMods(thanks,VG247), and it displays a big red number over the face of any Pawn afflicted with the disease.
Apr. 5, 2024
MMO baron tries to flex his near-incomparable fortune but accidentally gives the whole thing away: "That's not good"
Karma takes away 112 million silver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newly released MMO Ravendawn has a technical issue that led to one of the game’s richest players losing his entire fortune. Ravendawn came out three months ago as a free-to-play MMO that channels some of the genre’s old-school, top-down charm. Naturally, part of that old-school charm allows for money exploits and easy scams, which are front stage in Twitch streamer Etup’sviral clip.
Apr. 5, 2024
Nearly 7 years on, two Assassin's Creed Origins leads both want a sequel to continue Aya and Bayek's stories
Aya was reportedly relegated during development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Origins' lead actors both want to make a sequel to the game and continue Aya and Bayek’s stories. Abubakar Salim and Alix Wilton Regan, who portray husband-and-wife duo Bayek and Aya, respectively, in Assassin’s Creed Origins, both recently expressed hope for a sequel. Salim jokingly tweeted that he should “just start a studio” to make an Assassin’s Creed Origins sequel himself, and Regan added that the story of Aya and Bayek is “unfinished.
Apr. 5, 2024
New action movie with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score described as "The Raid on a train" as it unveils its first trailer
Kill releases in cinemas on July 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New action movie Kill is becoming compared to the likes of Die Hard, The Raid, and Train to Busan after dropping its first teaser trailer. With Roadside and Lionsgate having acquired the distribution rights out of Toronto International Film Festival, the Indian flick – which is currently rated 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes – is gearing up for a theatrical release in July.
Apr. 5, 2024
Razer Huntsman V3 Pro review: "a classy design and premium feel"
In many ways, the Razer Huntsman V3 Pro is a big step forward for the range. A classier design with a more premium feel live up to the price, and its various modes make it a reliable all-rounder. (The FPS setting allows for exceedingly swift responses, while the Analog mode replicates the feel of a controller stick.) However, certain aspects like the media buttons and wrist-rest let it down. These issues aren’t enough to sink what is otherwise a brilliant gaming keyboard, but they do stop it short of the full five stars.
Apr. 5, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 fan puts their mobile through the wringer by running the open-world cowboy game on it "very poorly"
The massive Western epic running on its smallest screen yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2can now kinda run on mobile as one content creator has shrunk the Western epic onto their Android. Slow-mo Red Dead Redemption 2, as shown above, is more of a proof of concept video rather than a version that’s supposed to be realistically playable.
Apr. 5, 2024
Sims 4 fan loses sex speedrun record they've held for nearly a year, only to reclaim it 2 days later by one-tenth of a second: "Summoning Salt, my DMs are open"
“Bob Dylan never did this sh*t” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s dramatic action in the world ofSims 4sex speedrunning this week, as a longtime record-holder just retook the crown by a tenth of a second. “Summoning Salt, my DMs are open whenever you’d like to discuss possibly the most competitive speedrunning category on the scene right now,” Arvid jokes onReddit, referring to the popular YouTuber who creates extensive breakdowns of the history of various speedrunning scenes.
Apr. 5, 2024
Sometimes unashamedly riffing on the biggest genre hits works – just ask Nightghast, a creepy budget horror game in the vein of P.T., Resident Evil and Silent Hill
Indie Spotlight | Nightghast is short but sweet and proper unsettling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To be fair to Nightghast, I’d been exploring the darkest pockets of its abandoned country house setting for a full 20 minutes before encountering its first shameless jump scare. It’s also worth noting up front that despite taking my time with Playstige Interactive’s first-person exploratory horror game – launched last week onPS5, PS4 and Nintendo Switch – I reached the end credits in less than an hour.
Apr. 5, 2024
Space Ghost finally gets his due in a new ongoing comic series: "This is a superhero that’s like what if Batman fought crime across the Star Wars universe"
Writer David Pepose opens up about bringing classic superhero icon Space Ghost into the modern day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Ghost is a cultural icon who dates back to the ’60s. Modern audiences mostly know him from his cult-classic animated late night talk show Space Ghost Coast to Coast. But his roots lie in classic Silver Age superhero storytelling thanks to the cartoon that started it all.
Apr. 5, 2024
Square Enix reportedly shakes up one of its most underrated JRPG series by removing a Dragon Quest veteran of 22 years, with Nier Automata's producer tipped to take over
Following Dragon’s Quest 12 delays, Yu Miyake will no longer oversee the beloved IP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest’s series producer is reportedly stepping down from the role, and Nier’s series producer could possibly replace him. Miyake will reportedly head upSquare Enix’s smartphone games development division instead. Aside from Dragon Quest 12’s delays, the reorganization effort reportedly comes from new Square Enix president Takashi Kiryu looking to shake up Square Enix’s development pipeline, relying less on external developers and more on in-house studios to create hit games.
Apr. 5, 2024
Star Trek Discovery showrunner says that they will be following up a 30-year-old mystery that was never addressed: "You don’t just let that go"
SFX talks to Star Trek Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise about that TNG callback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek Discovery may have gone far, far beyond any other point in the franchise’s timeline after its third season leap to the 32nd Century – but its final season is still finding time to address one of the biggest, oldest mysteries in the Star Trek universe.
Apr. 5, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws gets a 3-minute trailer all about the story in 4 days, way ahead of Ubisoft's big summer showcase
We’ve got a tantalizing bit of art to pore over in the meantime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Outlaws story trailer is set to premiere on Tuesday, April 9 at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm BST onYouTube. (You can also just bookmark this page and check out the embed below when the trailer goes live.
Apr. 5, 2024
Starfield lead and Bethesda RPG veteran praises Dragon's Dogma 2: "When people talk about the way Skyrim makes them feel, that's how I feel playing Dragon's Dogma 2"
One reason is that “the art direction that is straight out of D&D 3.5,” which is “the definition of classic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One veteran Bethesda designer really, really likes Dragon’s Dogma 2 - in fact, he says that it’s the only way that he can get the same feeling his RPGs give to everyone else.
Apr. 5, 2024
Take down a totalitarian company-state with circuit puzzles in Linkito, coming to Steam this month
You could say we’re buzzing for this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Got a hankering to put your brain to work on some open-ended puzzles? Then Linkito might be serving up what you’re looking for when it comes to Steam on March 28. Developer Kalinarm shows off how the full thing works with a trailer at theFuture Game Show.
Apr. 5, 2024
The 35 greatest Power Rangers episodes
These are the moments that put the “mighty” in Mighty Morphin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With just three words, “It’s Morphin’ Time,” the long-running Power Rangers series earned its place in pop culture forever. With over 30 years of TV, there’s surely a few that are worthy of stand-alone recognition. Originally produced by music mogul Haim Saban, the entire history of Power Rangers began when Saban took a business trip to Japan and had his mind blown by the Japanese television series Super Sentai, created by Shotaro Ishinomori.
Apr. 5, 2024
The First Omen star says creepy Apple TV+ series Servant helped prepare her for horror prequel – and reveals which scene she found the most disturbing as a viewer
Exclusive | Nell Tiger Free and Bill Nighy open up on their new harrowing horror that fills in the blanks from Richard Donner’s chilling 1976 classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The First Omen. If you’ve yet to see the film, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now.
Apr. 5, 2024
The Frostpunk 2 beta will give you an early taste of the survival city builder this month, but you're going to have to pay for it
We finally know when to expect the beta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frostpunk 2 is set to bring a frigid blast of survival-based city building in July, but if you want to get chilly in spring, you’ll be able to play the game very soon thanks to a seven-day beta starting April 15. TheFrostpunk 2 beta had previously been announced for April, but now we know specifically that it’ll kick off on April 15 at 10am PT / 1pm ET / 6pm BST and run until April 22.
Apr. 5, 2024
The new Fantastic Four poster has a hidden detail that all but confirms the movie won't be set in the main MCU
Where is that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has been dropping breadcrumbs for theFantastic Fourmovie for the past few months, with everythingfrom free comics teasing the storyto someintriguing details in the cast announcement.Now, it seems they might have just revealed that the film won’t be set in the main MCU. In the background of the new Human Torch poster, a city skyline can be seen that looks different from the one we’re used to seeing.
Apr. 5, 2024
Todd Howard says a Fallout TV show has been in talks for 16 years, and its producers are "sweating every pixel"
The developer has had talks since Fallout 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard says that aFallout TV showhas been in talks for 16 years and that its producers are so focused on accuracy that they’re “sweating every pixel.” On April 5, Fallout TV show distributor Prime Video shared a brief behind-the-scenes look at its upcoming series. In it, we see a glimpse into several aspects of the show as well as get some comments from familiar faces - such as Bethesda’s Todd Howard, who is an executive producer on the project, and a small cameo from Xbox bossPhil Spencer.
Apr. 5, 2024
What's next for Honkai Impact 3rd, the Genshin Impact dev's original hit RPG: Girl friends, aerial combat, and a "point of entry for newcomers" after 7 years of lore
Interview | Honkai Impact 3rd Part 2 is a comprehensive update for a surprisingly old game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one of the older gacha games out there, Honkai Impact 3rd can be intimidating. It feels like I was seeing inescapableYouTubeads for this action RPG’s launch just yesterday, but the original hit for Genshin Impact developer Hoyoverse is now somehow approaching eight years old.
Apr. 5, 2024
With just 25% liberation after 28 hours, Helldivers 2 players worry for the new Major Order and its all-out assault on Automatons: "There's no chance we're doing this"
Progress isn’t going as planned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are fearing for the worst as their progress in liberating three Automaton-held planets for the latest Major Order is flatlining. Yesterday, April 4, Arrowhead Game Master Joelinitiated a new Helldivers 2 Major Order to crush the Automaton forcesonce and for all. Players were given precisely four days to liberate Tibit, Durgen, and Maia, three Automaton-held planets which are currently all that stands between the bot hordes and total obliteration.
Apr. 5, 2024
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory is learning from player feedback and past experience in its sustained push to challenge mental health stigma
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Coming in, the big takeaway from the first game for me was how it really resonated with people, who maybe have had the same experience as Senua and couldn’t find a way to communicate that with other people,” says Dunham. “That idea of being seen and understood is so important, and is [why we choose to] approach the sequel in a very similar way – to speak and listen to people with lived experience, to get their insights and make something that’s faithful and accurate.
Apr. 5, 2024
Invincible creator addresses the season 2 finale's surprise Fortnite crossover and the legally distinct Spider-Man parody: "I'm pretty sure Marvel found out about it today"
A lot happened in the Invincible season 2 finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a mid-season pause, Invincible season 2 has finally wrapped up –and a lot happened in the finale. Where we do start? Well, Mark wields the Dragon’s Breath sniper rifle at one point – and then we meet Agent Spider who isn’t Spider-Man but is technically also absolutely Spider-Man (and is voiced by Spectacular Spider-Man himself, Josh Keaton).
Apr. 4, 2024
6 years after its acquisition, Ninja Theory is ready to set a new standard for Xbox Series X exclusives with Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2
I visited Ninja Theory to get behind-the-scenes insight into one of the most important Xbox exclusives of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disembodied voices shriek at the sight of it: a flayed corpse suspended between rough wooden branches. As Senua steps closer, the voices shrink to a whisper. She’s seen this before, they taunt, and the scars it seared onto her soul are permanent.
Apr. 4, 2024
After 11 years, Minecraft's biggest MMO is tackling the genre's biggest problem: making enough endgame content when MMO players always want more
Wynncraft faces the same challenge as giants like World of Warcraft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Francis got into Minecraft throughYouTubecontent, and even after deciding to open his own private server with some friends, didn’t expect Wynncraft “to last that long.” The RuneScape-influenced MMO ended up becoming one of the mega-hit crafting game’s biggest private servers, and still notches well over 1,000 concurrent players daily, with upwards of 80,000 to 100,000 unique players a month.
Apr. 4, 2024
Alicia Masters is a noir private eye helping femme fatale Sue Storm in Fantastic Four #19
Fantastic Four #19 goes full film noir, and we’ve got an early look at interior pages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current volume of Fantastic Four hasn’t been shy about throwing in some fun diversions from its main plot (which usually wind up tying back into the bigger story by the end), and the upcoming Fantastic Four #19 follows in this tradition with a noir-ish yarn involving Alicia Masters as a private eye.
Apr. 4, 2024
Alongside a widely praised new Palworld patch, the survival game devs are already promising a summer update with a "new island" and "many new Pals"
Something big is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The patch notes for the latestPalworldupdate include a detail that might just be more exciting than any of the new content or improvements: the promise of a big ol' “content-packed update” landing this summer. That certainly sounds like the biggest update for Palworld yet. Palworld remains an Early Access game, with the devs promising “the addition of new monsters to further the Pal roster, new areas and dungeons to make exploration even more enjoyable, and the addition of new buildings and items that make the survival elements more pronounced and enjoyable” on the game’sSteam page.
Apr. 4, 2024
Anime streamer Crunchyroll is adding multiple much-requested new features
Multiple profiles, Crunchylists, and more are rolling out from later this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anime streaming service Crunchyroll is adding multiple much-requested features – and it could make discovering anime hidden gems that much easier. According toCrunchyroll’s official website, the streamer will be adding a multiple profiles function for up to five separate profiles. Users will also be able to stream simultaneously on different profiles, so don’t expect any Netflix-style headaches involving multiple households – at least for now, anyway.
Apr. 4, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players debate the value of 2-Person Weapons, dev tells them that "it's fine if some mechanics are just there for lulz and roleplay"
“It’s ok if some mechanics aren’t viable on higher difficulties” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 developer has explained that it’s ok if some game mechanics only exist “for lulz and roleplay” and aren’t viable at the game’s highest difficulties. In a recent exchange on the Helldivers 2 Discord server, senior game designer Alexus Kravchenko was discussingnerfs to the popular Slugger shotgun.
Apr. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 over-prepared me for Dragon's Dogma 2, but it's made me appreciate what makes both RPGs so unique
Opinion | Dragon’s Dogma 2 is not what I expected – and that’s a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back-to-back RPGs can be daunting. I finishedBaldur’s Gate 3last year, and to date, I’ve played it to completion roughly six times (and counting). Off the back of such a behemoth experience, let alone one that I enjoyed so aggressively, approaching something likeDragon’s Dogma 2felt more than a little bit intimidating.
Apr. 4, 2024
Bloody first trailer for Euphoria star's new horror movie with a great Rotten Tomatoes score is here – and it's bonkers
Cuckoo, starring Hunter Schafer, Dan Stevens, Jessica Henwick, and more, releases on August 9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forGodzilla x Kong’s Dan Stevens and Euphoria star Hunter Schafer’s new movie Cuckoo is here – and from the two-minute clip, it already promises to be a blood-soaked, bonkers body horror. Written and directed by Tilman Singer, the movie – which is currently rated 76% on Rotten Tomatoes – centers on 17-year-old Gretchen, who reluctantly moves to the German Alps with her father (Marton Csokas) and his new wife Beth (Jessica Henwick), after he lands a job at the resort there.
Apr. 4, 2024
Cruella director to helm new Supergirl movie starring House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock
Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The DCU’s new Supergirl movie may have finally found its director.Cruellahelmer Craig Gillespie is in talks to direct the superhero flick, officially titled Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, according toDeadline. “We see the difference between Superman, who was sent to Earth and raised by loving parents from the time he’s an infant,” DC Studios CEOJames Gunnpreviously toldVariety.
Apr. 4, 2024
Destiny 2 is bringing back some of the most broken guns in the MMO's history, but Bungie says they're less broken now
Recluse, The Mountaintop, and Luna’s Howl are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few weapons strike fear into the hearts of Destiny 2 players like the all-timer ensemble of Recluse, The Mountaintop, and Luna’s Howl, which defined an entire (miserable) era of the game’s history. So the news that these three guns, alongside several other nostalgic favorites, are returning as part of theupcoming Into the Light updatewas met with a mix of excitement and trepidation.
Apr. 4, 2024
Doctor Doom is soaked in blood and Silver Surfer returns to Earth in July Blood Hunters solicitations
The final two issues of Blood Hunters both drop in July, and we’ve got the early solicitations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Doom and the Silver Surfer are two of the next characters getting drawn intoMarvel’s massive Blood Hunt summer crossover eventin the advance solicitations and covers for Blood Hunters #3 and #4, the final two issues of the anthology limited series.
Apr. 4, 2024
Elder Scrolls Online studio head says Skyrim completely changed what people even thought an Elder Scrolls RPG was, so the MMO "had to radically change lots of things"
ZeniMax Online Studio’s Matt Firor didn’t mince words on the impact of Skyrim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls Online’s Matt Firor considers Skyrim, which launched before ESO while the MMO was still in development, “very much a virtual world game just centered around one player.” I know this because he told me as much during our interview at Game Developers Conference (GDC) back in March.
Apr. 4, 2024
Exclusive promo code can save you over $100 on brand new AndaSeat Kaiser 3 Pro
The return of the Kaiser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AndaSeat is up there with the likes of Secretlab when it comes to gaming chairs. It produces comfortable seats that are available in a slew of designs and colors, but you can get them for a fraction of the price of the premium brands. As it happens, theAndaSeat Kaiser 3, which we awarded with three and a half stars when we reviewed it, has a new model on the shelves.
Apr. 4, 2024
First look at new Bride of Frankenstein movie sees Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster, and teases a Dark Knight reunion
Here’s your first look at The Bride When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Maggie Gyllenhaal has released the first look at her upcoming movie The Bride, all about the Bride of Frankenstein. Sharing a camera test on Instagram, she posted several images, including the first look at Christian Bale as Frankenstein’s monster. She captioned the images, which also feature Jessie Buckley as the titular Bride: “Meet The Bride & Frank”.
Apr. 4, 2024
First teaser for new Bambi horror movie from Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey universe sees the deer out for revenge
Bambi is getting the Blood and Honey treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Poohniverse is expanding. The first teaser trailer for Bambi: The Reckoning, the third movie in the Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey universe, has arrived, and the titular deer is all out for revenge. The teaser opens with two hunters in the woods practicing their shots on a dead bird tied to a tree.
Apr. 4, 2024
Following outcry from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth achievement hunters, the RPG's next patch will squash a bug stopping them from earning the coveted Platinum Trophy
PlayStation is about to hand out a lot more Platinum Trophies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bug stoppingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers from obtaining the Platinum Trophy onPS5is set to be fixed in the RPG’s next patch. On April 4, the official Final Fantasy 7 Twitter account reassured fans that the issue stopping them from completing the game will soon be remedied.
Apr. 4, 2024
Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2024 to broadcast on Saturday June 8
Tune in to discover over 40 exciting upcoming games on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC in our most ambitious showcase yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Future Games Show Spring Showcase breaks records The Future Games Show is ideal for debuting your unannounced game, sharing new information about an existing title, and reaching new audiences.The Future Games Show reaches around 8-10 million live viewers on each broadcast, and over 50 million total views across all content per show, with many titles seeing huge increases in Steam wishlists from appearing in the event.
Apr. 4, 2024
Gillian Anderson says she’s up for reprising her role as Scully in Ryan Coogler's X-Files reboot: "Maybe I'll pop in for a little something something"
Is this the return of Agent Scully? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, X-Files fans: Gillian Anderson has teased interest in reprising her role as Agent Dana Scully in the upcoming reboot, all because director Ryan Coogler is set to develop the project. Despite previously expressing that she had no interest in re-joining the franchise, the actor has since changed her tune.
Apr. 4, 2024
Hellblade 2's combat is inspired by one of Game of Thrones' most brutal battles: "We wanted to recreate it in-game with full control from the player"
Ninja Theory combat director Benoit Macon sheds new light on the surprising inspiration behind Hellblade 2’s improved combat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2makes a great first impression. Last month, I visited Ninja Theory to get my hands on theupcoming Xbox Series X gameahead of its release of May 21 and there’s one sequence of events that is still seared into my memory.
Apr. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev offers rare insight into how Major Orders and the Galactic War get written: "It's not as fun of a story if we just steamroll the Automatons and win"
“No matter what happens with the MOs, there’s going to be a fun narrative set up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After tumultuous back and forth, there’s a new Major Order toliberate all Automaton planets in Helldivers 2and crush the bot threat in the Western front. It’s looking like the climax for an arc of the Galactic War that’s now defined several consecutive weeks ofHelldivers 2, and as players continue to spill oil in the name of democracy, the nature and direction of the game’s emergent narrative has gotten some timely details straight from developer Arrowhead.
Apr. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel wants to crush the Automatons once and for all, with a new Major Order tasking players with liberating 3 planets in under 4 days
The Automatons have been pushed back to their final sector When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestHelldivers 2 Major Orderhas commenced, and it’s bad news for the Automatons. Game Master Joel demands we liberate three worlds controlled by the bucket heads in just three days. The Major Order went into effect today, April 4, and challenges allHelldivers 2players toliberate all Automaton planets, with Tibit, Durgen, and Maia, being the final three planets located in the Automaton-controlled sector of the Galactic War table.
Apr. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 references one of Starship Trooper's worst characters via its new levelling system
The spirit of the Drill Sergeant lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a brand new level cap, thanks to a recent patch, and it looks like part of the system is a reference to Starship Troopers. Earlier this week, the newHelldivers 2 level capwent live, letting players ascend all the way to level 150 in their fight for Super Earth.
Apr. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2's Quasar Cannon becomes even more of a fan-favorite as players realize it one-shots bot ships of every flavor, including the new Gunships
We have a new popular Stratagem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s Quasar Cannon is quickly becoming the hot new trend, as players realize it can take out Automaton Gunships and dropships in just one hit. Arrowhead added the Quasar Cannon to Helldivers 2 just a week or so ago, but you could tell it was an immediate hit with players,as they were instantly begging the developer to nerf it.
Apr. 4, 2024
How to kill 40 enemies with the Eagle Cluster Bomb in Helldivers 2
The HD2 Eagle Cluster Bomb is a Stratagem used to clear out groups When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To kill 40 enemies with the Helldivers 2 Eagle Cluster Bomb Stratagem and complete a Personal Order with ease, you’ve got to call in the bombing run over groups of weaker enemies - think low level bugs or bots. It’s not the best Eagle payload inHelldivers 2, but can be pretty devastating in lower-difficulty missions.
Apr. 4, 2024
How to liberate all Automaton-held planets for the Helldivers 2 Major Order
Tibit, Durgen, and Maia are all in need of liberation from the Automatons in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Helldivers 2 Liberate all Automaton-held planets Major Order, players need to band together to eradicate the bots, possibly once and for all. After the successful liberation and defense of several keyHelldivers 2planets in the western sectors of the galaxy, including the enduring Malevelon Creek, Super Earth has deemed that now is the time to strike hard with Phase IV of Operation Swift Disassembly and annihilate the remaining forces.
Apr. 4, 2024
How to open the Flamebearer Palace Spellseal Door in Dragon's Dogma 2
The DD2 Flamebearer Palace door leads to the Volcanic Island region. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Flamebearer Palace Spellseal Door blocks off one of two paths to the Volcanic Island region in the Southeast of the game, meaning that players who want to get there will have to take a far more perilous route through a network of horrible caves and cliffs to the South.
Apr. 4, 2024
In a year filled with 100-hour RPGs, this "short and sweet" tribute to the best Zelda game is exactly what I need
What if you needed to rescue an adorable pixel puppy instead of a princess? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Castaway starts out just as Link’s Awakening does, with your hero awakening on an uncharted island after a shipwreck. The difference here is that your crashed vessel is a spaceship, and you’re out to rescue a very adorable dog from whatever dangers lurk on the island.
Apr. 4, 2024
Invincible’s impossible Marvel crossover doesn’t happen in season 2, but the show handles it in the best possible way
Meet your legally distinct friendly neighborhood hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BetweenSpider-Man voice actor Josh Keaton’s gentle teasesand the factInvincible season 2, part 2was all set to take adapt events that take place around the same time as crossover comic Marvel Team-Up #14, many may have expected Mark Grayson to fight crime alongside Peter Parker on Prime Video.
Apr. 4, 2024
Just like the original RPG, Dragon's Dogma 2 quietly creates 'fake' players to hire your Pawns if they're unpopular losers
Capcom is secretly hiring your loner Pawns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 creates ‘fake’ players to rent your Pawn if no oneactuallywants to hire them. Renting out Pawns is a crucial part of Dragon’s Dogma 2 - you’ll need to hire NPCs to have a more rounded out and balanced squad of archers, thieves, warriors, and so on, so you can face off against the toughest foes in the RPG.
Apr. 4, 2024
Yamaha ZG02 Streaming Mixer review: "Aesthetics aren't the only thing that disappoints"
Simple, but effective mixer Great for console streamers thanks to USB-C Fun audio effects The software feels very limited Setup is a headache Missing volume knobs The chassis is plain and feels cheap Controlling chat/personal mixes could be better Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Streaming gear for gamersfeels like an inexact science, even for well-known brands in the space.
Apr. 4, 2024
My most anticipated Netflix show this month is like Stephen King’s Misery, except it’s actually based on a true story
Move over Kathy Bates, there’s a new stalker in town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has some first-class televisiondropping this April, but my most anticipated show from the streamer has probably flown under a lot of viewers' radars. So I’m here to tell you that Baby Reindeer is a show that everyone should have on their watchlist.
Apr. 4, 2024
Netflix’s new #1 movie is a remake of a French classic with divisive reviews
The Wages of Fear has climbed to the top of the Netflix charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Wages of Fear has climbed to the top of the Global Netflix charts – but not everyone is loving Julien Leclercq’s modern remake. The original film, directed and co-written by Henri-Georges Clouzot, premiered in 1953 and centered on a group of four down-on-their-luck European men who are hired by an American oil company to drive two trucks loaded with nitroglycerine.
Apr. 4, 2024
New Helldivers 2 Warbond coming next week, and it's got a grenade pistol, explosive crossbow, and a Booster for shorter Extraction times
I need that Extraction Booster immediately When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new premiumHelldivers 2Warbond appropriately called Democratic Detonation is coming Thursday, April 11, and it’s got everyone’s new favorite Booster. A trailer for the next Warbond arrived right on schedule earlier today, and a breakdown on thePlayStation Bloghas the details on what’s coming. The standout in my eye is the “Expert Extraction Pilot Booster,” which “lowers the time it takes for the extraction shuttle to reach the extraction beacon.
Apr. 4, 2024
New look at MCU's Fantastic Four movie features a hidden Easter egg confirming Galactus
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has released a new look at The Fantastic Four – and it comes with a surprise. When you scan the QR code, it brings you to a list of five free comics that you should read to prepare for the upcoming film. One of the available comics is Fantastic Four #48 - 50, which features the first appearance of both Galactus and Silver Silver.
Apr. 4, 2024
New MMO from former WoW lead gets the earliest first look I've ever seen, and it's the kind of ugly I want every game dev to feel comfortable sharing
Project Ghost offers an unprecedented level of transparency When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost, the new MMOfrom a studio led by former WoW and Riot MMO lead Greg Street, just shared its first real development update, offering a peek at a game so early in development that I’m hoping it inspires a new wave of transparency across the industry.
Apr. 4, 2024
Palworld patch adds slew of new items, abilities, and quality-of-life changes, leading to "amazing" praise from players: "These guys keep knocking it out of the park"
The new Raid boss Bellenoir is finally here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s new 0.2.0.6 patch is out right now, introducing the game’s first Raid boss, and other features that are drawing huge praise from players. Chiefly, the new update debuts Bellenoir, the game’s first Raid boss, whichPalworld players previously dubbed their goth girlfriend(as you do). The rest of the patch notes can be found onTwitter, and it’s a pretty hefty update for the action-packed survival game.
Apr. 4, 2024
Pokemon fan sells childhood card collection for $24 before making a stunning u-turn to save one ultra-rare card worth up to $3,250
Gold Star Espeon is no joke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Pokemon fan who sold a rare card for a fraction of its value was able to recoup it after collectors informed him it was potentially worth thousands of dollars. In a TikTok earlier this week, user LeighCeezy took their childhood collection of Pokemon TCG cards to a local store in an attempt to earn some money.
Apr. 4, 2024
Pokemon fans are in shambles as The Pokemon Company publishes the first-ever official Shiny hunting guide for Scarlet and Violet
The guide includes several shiny sandwich recipes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers can’t believe their luck, asThe Pokemon Companypublishes the first-ever official Shiny hunting guide. On April 3, the official Pokemon Twitter account shared the post below, along with a link to this helpfulblog post. “Learn how to increase your chances of encountering elusive Shiny Pokémon across the Paldea region, the land of Kitakami, and the Terarium at Blueberry Academy!
Apr. 4, 2024
Punisher actor Jon Bernthal shares sweet behind-the-scenes Daredevil reunion picture – as the first official look at the Marvel show is 0.2 seconds of peak cinema
Daredevil finally has a first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Punisher actor Jon Bernthal has confirmed his Daredevil return in the best way – with a sweet behind the scenes photo of a cast reunion. In the picture, which you can see below, a bloodied Bernthal sits alongside Deborah Ann Woll, who plays Karen Page, and Charlie Cox, who plays Matt Murdock himself.
Apr. 4, 2024
Scoop review: "Netflix's jaw-dropping tale of Newsnight's Prince Andrew interview is a right royal scandal"
This grabby and jaw-dropping tale of how Newsnight ended Prince Andrew’s career is a right royal scandal. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Director Philip Martin (a veteran of The Crown) gives Sam’s canny chasing of royal-related Jeffrey Epstein tip-offs a Working Girl (1988) vibe, as posh Newsnight journos scoff at the impossibility of an interview.
Apr. 4, 2024
Since 2022, one Skyrim speedrunner has set 14 straight glitchless world records - now the RPG's old champion has reclaimed his crown: "I finally f***ing did it"
“Skyrim glitchless is mine!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new world record in one ofSkyrim’s biggest speedrunning categories from one of the game’s most prolific runners, and it breaks 17 months of dominance from a relative newcomer to the scene. You can watch nucular’s full run over onTwitch, but if you’re not deeply familiar with Skyrim speedrunning, you might be better off checking out hispresentation of the category at GDQa few years ago.
Apr. 4, 2024
Stellar Blade won't charge for post-launch DLC like New Game+, director says the action RPG "will not require any additional expenses that gamers are not aware of"
That might change if we get a crossover event, but ignore that for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s director says you won’t have to pay a dime for additional content—that is, unless the studio teams up with another developer to create crossover content. Speaking toRuliweb(thanks,Genki), director Hyung-Tae Kim says the team is undecided about launching large-scale DLC, though theydoplan to release free content like New Game+ and additional costumes.
Apr. 4, 2024
Tales of the Jedi makes a surprise return with a Dark Side anthology bringing back a ton of evil fan favorites - and it's out on Star Wars day
The six-part anthology series hits Disney Plus on May the Fourth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars has surprise-released the first trailer for Tales of the Empire, a new six-part animated anthology series premiering on May the Fourth. Created by Dave Filoni, the anthology series consists of six previously untold stories – which, much like Tales of the Jedi, will be split into “two paths.
Apr. 4, 2024
That new Godzilla design from Godzilla x Kong was inspired by Dragon Ball
Godzilla gets a new look in The New Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empiresees the titular giant lizard get an all-new look, turning bright pink when he powers up, and it turns out the transformation was inspired by one of the biggest anime of all time, Dragon Ball. On Twitter, a fan asked the movie’s lead character designer Jared Krichevsky if Godzilla’s new, magenta look was inspired by Rose Goku, AKA a pink, powered up version of the character.
Apr. 4, 2024
The canceled Dark Knight-era Batman game that eventually turned into the best Lord of the Rings game has appeared online after a 10-year absence
Wonder Woman won’t be Monolith’s first DC title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monolith’s scrapped Batman game that eventually became the best Lord of the Rings game has resurfaced online, 10 years later. As spotted byEurogamer, a Twitter user known as SpideyRanger has shared a thread featuring several screenshots, videos, and bits of trivia about the canceled game. According to the thread, the game was codenamed “Project Apollo” and featured an open-world Gotham where players would get around by gliding, driving around in the Batmobile, or utilizing Batman’s grappling hook.
Apr. 4, 2024
The First Omen review: "This female-centered Omen prequel is devilishly good"
This classy, female-centred Omen prequel is devilishly good at keeping its nun on the run. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s a nun-derful life at the cinema these days. You wait years for a sister-and-Satan movie, and suddenlyThe Nun 2andImmaculatematerialize. But this smartly chilling ’70s-styled screamfest, a reboot of the Omen franchise, is definitely a cut above.
Apr. 4, 2024
The first Palworld Raid has arrived, and the survival game's community is shouting one base-saving tip from the rooftops: "Bellanoir will destroy everything you build"
Bellanoir is a bit of a wrecking ball When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s first Raid boss has just gone live, and players are warning others from initiating the fight too close to base, lest they be torn to shreds by Bellanoir. Anew Palworld patch released earlier today introduced a litany of impressive quality-of-life fixes, but it’s the debut of Raid boss Bellanoir that’s understandably headlining the new update.
Apr. 4, 2024
The hard-to-put-down Deep Rock Galactic roguelike has already killed over 36 million Dwarves, but rest assured, "management is happy with your performance"
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a bona fide hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I’ve learned one thing covering Steam games over the past decade or so, it’s that people love porn. If I’ve learnedtwothings, the other is that people love games featuring Dwarves. Deep Rock Galactic has had players singing ‘rock and stone’ for years, and itsVampire Survivors-style spinoffhas been no less popular.
Apr. 4, 2024
The Sandman star explains the similarities between Death and her role in detective drama Sugar
Exclusive: Sugar star Kirby talks Ruby, Death, and James Bond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sandman star Kirby says Death and her Sugar character Ruby have something in common. “I was thinking of who I would liken Ruby to in terms of other characters that I’ve played. I didn’t think of Death, but perhaps it’s this idea of someone that holds great authority but also great sensitivity,” Kirby tells GamesRadar+.
Apr. 4, 2024
These are the five comics Marvel says you should read ahead of Fantastic Four
Marvel has laid out five Fantastic Four comics that it’s drawing on to inspire the new reboot film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MCUFantastic Fourreboot movie is shaping up quickly with the reported casting ofJulia Garner as an alt version of the Silver Surferand theseeming confirmation of Galactus as the film’s villain, and for those who are looking for a place to start with the source materialMarvel Studiosis drawing on, the studio is offering up a direct line on which comics you might want to read.
Apr. 4, 2024
Unicorn Overlord devs have no DLC or PC port plans for the hit strategy RPG, though one survey has fans hoping for a sequel
Could Vanillaware have plans for a sequel? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The publisher of Unicorn Overlord says there are currently no plans for DLC or a PC port, but a recent survey does mention the possibility of a sequel. AsAutomatonhighlights, Akiyasu Yamamoto—who is a producer on the game as part of its publisher, Atlus—has spoken toGamerBravesand reveals that Vanillaware has no plans to release any additional Unicorn Overlord content.
Apr. 4, 2024
We now know the identity of Fantastic Four’s main villain following Silver Surfer casting news
Galactus is set to be the Big Bad in Fantastic Four When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following on from the news thatOzark actor Julia Garner will portray Shalla-Bal (AKA the Silver Surfer)in the upcomingFantastic Fourmovie, a new report suggests a fan-favorite Marvel villain will be brought into the MCU. According toDeadline’s Justin Kroll, the long rumored inclusion of Galactus could, in fact, be a reality for Fantastic Four.
Apr. 4, 2024
Westworld creator promises fans the show will "100%" be completed somehow, despite its HBO cancellation
Jonathan Nolan proudly describes himself and collaborator Lisa Joy as “completionists” as he vows to finish the sci-fi series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked byThe Hollywood Reporterrecently whether he and collaborator Lisa Joy had any plans to continue the series elsewhere, he confidently replied: “Yes. 100 percent.” “We’re completionists,” he went on. “It took me eight years and a change of director to get Interstellar made.
Apr. 4, 2024
Mike Flanagan says his beloved horror with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score has a new home, after it disappeared from all streaming services
Hush could be making a return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film is very well-reviewed, currently sitting at 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes.Variety’s Geoff Berkshirewrote: “Silence is golden in Hush, one of the more inspired concoctions to emerge from the busy Blumhouse horror-thriller assembly line in recent years.” Meanwhile,Vanity Fair’s Eric D. Snider added: “A tense, breathless horror film full of things we’ve seen before but can never get enough of when they’re done well.
Apr. 3, 2024
20 years later, GTA: San Andreas developer comes face-to-face with the "embarrassing" bug behind the game's infamous plane crashes
In his defence, it was a “QA nightmare” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In GTA: San Andreas, small planes can spawn into the world to perform a fly-by near the player. As former Rockstar developer Obbe Vermeij notes, “sometimes they crash” - the result of several coding errors that the dev has outlined in a recent tweet, and another one that one of the game’s modders informed them of nearly 20 years after the fact.
Apr. 3, 2024
7 years into its legendary comeback, No Man's Sky claws back another 1% on its Steam review score: "I never thought it possible, but guys we might hit 'Very Positive' one day"
It took 5 years just to hit 70% positive reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky remains one of the greatest comeback stories in the industry, a shaky launch entirely reversed by nearly a decade of meaningful and entirely free support. More than a dozen expansions later, however, and despite a new game on the way, game director Sean Murray is still yearning to improve the game’s reputation.
Apr. 3, 2024
A 24-hour free giveaway sent Steam's new viral co-op mega-hit to the moon, with 6.2 million owners after its first day
Content Warning is the hot new topic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smash-hit co-op horror game Content Warning is now a certified viral mega-hit, with over 6.2 million players claiming the game for free at launch. Content Warning released on Steamearlier this week, a co-op horror game that’s effectively billed as Lethal Company, but if you were a bunch of YouTubers attempting to get famous or die trying.
Apr. 3, 2024
A new horror movie with "literally no budget" and a four-minute fight scene between a talking napkin and an evil top hat has the weirdest trailer you’ll see all year
Hanky Panky is available on 4/20 weekend, naturally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror is always the domain of the unexpected but even we didn’t see this one coming. The trailer for new comedy-horror Hanky Panky has dropped and it teases a movie with the most absurd of premises: an evil top hat is trying to take over the world.
Apr. 3, 2024
After 15 years, the anime reboot fans never thought would actually happen is finally here – and is already a huge hit
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf episode 1 is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited Spice and Wolf reboot has finally released its first episode, and it’s already proving to be a hit amongst anime fans. The nostalgia looks to be hitting heavy with lovers of the source material and the reactions so far are glowing…
Apr. 3, 2024
After Diablo 4's bumpy Season 3, fans reckon the new Season 4 PTR glimpses a long-awaited turning point for the RPG
May can’t come soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s new public test realm has come just at the right time, improving the mood of the RPG’s community greatly asDiablo 4 Season 4appears on the horizon. Close to one year since Diablo 4, the road has been promising yet bumpy. Launch brought a solid foundationnot without the odd crack– the combat loop of popping enemies for lootremains moreish, though alack of variety stings, especially in the late game regarding dungeons.
Apr. 3, 2024
All Helldivers 2 titles and level cap explained
Helldivers 2 unlocks new titles to show off ranks as you work towards the level cap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 level cap is very high, letting you unlock some silly titles to show off your rank, but some of the Warbonds have exclusive titles too. Starting as a lowly Cadet, earning XP will help you ascend the ranks inHelldivers 2, all the way up to Skull Admiral, Hell Commander, and finally, the superior Super Private.
Apr. 3, 2024
Blood Hunters #1 puts Dagger in the spotlight as she forms her own anti-vampire squad to rescue Cloak
Get an inside look at Blood Hunters #1 as writer Erica Schultz digs into building a new team around Dagger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is gearing up to kick off itsmassive Blood Hunt summer crossover, in which most of the Marvel Universe, from the Avengers to the X-Men and nearly everyone in between, will be fighting off a bloodthirsty vampire invasion.
Apr. 3, 2024
Colin Farrell says he has never read anything like his new detective drama Sugar before: "There was this kind of innocence"
Exclusive: The cast and crew of Sugar talk what makes the series unique When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “My first reaction was that it was just a little bit different. I hadn’t had the opportunity to read anything like it ever. The character was felt quite unique in that it was obviously exploring the noir genre as a whole.
Apr. 3, 2024
Despite reports of its cancellation and Embracer's $500m sale, the Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake is still "alive and well"
Saber Interactive’s CEO says the remake is still in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of uncertainty, Saber Interactive’s Star Wars Knights of the Old Republic remake is “alive and well,” according to the company’s CEO. In an interview withIGN, Saber Interactive CEO Matthew Karch gives the briefest update on the mysterious title. After confirming that the studio kept hold of Knights of the Old Republic, even after parent companyEmbracer Group sold Saber in a $500 million dealearlier this year, Karch says the game is still in active development.
Apr. 3, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 A Candle in the Storm walkthrough and choices
The DD2 quest, A Candle in the Storm, ends (eventually) with the choice to support the Empress or not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 quest, A Candle in the Storm, is one of the longest, most exhausting quests that players are likely to experience, especially if they’re not willing to wait until the Flamebearer Palace Spellseal has been opened, and not willing to use Ferrystones and Portcrystals.
Apr. 3, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Phantom Oxcart walkthrough and guide
The Phantom Oxcart in DD2 is a quest about following a strange cart - with a cargo of Pawns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Phantom Oxcart quest has players track down a mysterious cart that appears after dark, smuggling Pawns across the border to Battahl. There are different ways to go about this, either following in stealth or disguising yourself as one of the Pawns themselves, but the wider goal here is to find out what the cart driver is up to inDragon’s Dogma 2and what the real purpose of the Pawns is, securing evidence for Captain Brant.
Apr. 3, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 players have quietly devised a way to warn others of the dreaded Dragonsplague - but it might not be enough
Take heed if your pawn comes home bearing rotten food When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players continue to live in fear of Dragonsplague, but it seems they’re starting to devise ways to warn others about the spread of the infection. There are a handful of in-game warning signs for theDragon’s Dogma 2 Dragonsplague, but if you fail to take heed of them, an affected pawn might just go off and murder an entire village while you’re napping.
Apr. 3, 2024
Dune 2 actor has "no regrets" about being cut from the movie, but warns we'll never see the deleted scenes
Stephen McKinley Henderson is surprisingly chill about his character, Thufir Hawat, being cut out of Dune: Part Two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cutting Stephen McKinley Henderson’s out ofDune 2might have beena harrowing experience for director Denis Villeneuvebut turns out, the actor himself is rather chill about his scenes being omitted from the final edit. While promoting upcoming war flickCivil Warrecently, Henderson was asked byEntertainment Weeklyabout his involvement in Dune: Part Two, to which he diplomatically replied: “I shot stuff for them and had a great time with Denis and Austin Butler.
Apr. 3, 2024
Elden Ring magician uses nothing but a saxophone to beat all 7 Great Rune bosses - including Malenia - without taking a hit
No hits, only doots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ringplayer has been practicing hitless runs using nothing but an electric saxophone for a controller, and it seems he’s now achieved ultimate victory by achieving a perfect victory against all seven Great Rune bosses using the power of the doot. Yet Dr. DeComposing has not stopped dooting through the RPG, and set off on an even greater challenge - a hitless doot run that includes all sevenElden Ring Great Runebosses.
Apr. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Clive Rosfield has come to Final Fantasy 14, and the MMO's infamously down-bad community is ensuring the Dominant will never know peace
The Dominant of Ifrit is the talk of the town in Eorzea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’seagerly anticipated crossover event with Final Fantasy 16has begun. While there’s a cool quest to complete, a Torgal mount to obtain, and more, it’s one Clive Rosfield who’s proving a hit with the community—his rippling biceps, to be more exact.
Apr. 3, 2024
Fortnite Korra: How to unlock the Avatar hero
You can now unlock Korra in Fortnite and a selection of cosmetics by completing quests, if you have the Battle Pass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Korra is the latest playable character to be added to the game via the Battle Pass, and you can now unlock them along with a selection of Avatar-themed cosmetics by working your way through their challenges.
Apr. 3, 2024
Fortnite Mythic items: What are they and where to find them
Mythic items in Fortnite include the Waterbending technique and the unique weapons of the Olympian champions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Mythic items are particularly rare and high-level finds, which are usually attached to special characters or events currently taking place in the battle royale. While recent items in this category have included the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' iconic weapons or Solid Snake’s Cardboard Box and EMP Stealth Camo, the current offerings are the Waterbending technique fromFortnite Korraand the weapons wielded by the various Olympic gods.
Apr. 3, 2024
Godzilla x Kong sealed the deal: I just really want the kaiju to be friends
Opinion | It’s time for Godzilla and Kong to be besties, already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following contains spoilers forGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire. As I walked into Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, I was looking forward to one thing and one thing only: seeing the two titular Titans becoming besties. All the promise of the movie’s marketing seemed to indicate that we’d be getting a haters-to-buddies arc for the duo, with the monsters taking on the villainous Skar King together.
Apr. 3, 2024
Hellboy's Mike Mignola just did a stunning Batman cover for a story that rectifies the Dark Knight's greatest mistake almost 40 years later
Hellboy creator Mike Mignola is paying homage to his own DC legacy with a new cover for a Batman story set in a world where Jason Todd never died When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What if Jason Todd had lived in the original Batman: Death in the Family story, back in 1988? That question was partially answered in DC’s recent “fauxsimile” printing of Batman #428 with an ending where Jason lives instead of dies.
Apr. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 honors fallen soldiers with a free cape as part of 'Malevelon Creek Memorial Day,' including a presidential directive from Super Earth's leader
The ‘Fallen Heroes’ Vengeance' cape is rolling out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a brand new cape to offer players in memory of their fallen comrades, and an accompanying ‘Malevelon Creek Memorial Day’ to commemorate those lost in the battle to take the infamous planet. The ‘Fallen Hero’s Vengeance’ is a new cape that just debuted in Helldivers 2 today, April 3.
Apr. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Gunship factories seem to only have one weak point, and players are struggling: "The Hellbomb won't even kill it half the time"
Players are split on these factories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The skies ofHelldivers 2are getting increasingly clouded by swarms of Automaton Gunships, and the factories that keep spitting them out are proving a particular nuisance to democracy enthusiasts as they’ve begun to confirm that there’s really only one good way to destroy these things: the Hellbomb. Over on Reddit, a player who goes bykeiXromehas done some extensive testing to figure out if there’s an alternative way to take out Gunship factories.
Apr. 3, 2024
How Studio Drydock created one of the most memorable and welcoming farming sims I've ever played: "Good representation was integral"
Interview | Studio Drydock spill (and sow) the beans on its delightful farming adventure Wylde Flowers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We needed a point of difference to stand out in the farming simulation genre. Witchcraft offered a lot of fun elements to play with for one of our core game goals – telling a really good story,” creative and managing director Amanda Schofield says of the initial concept.
Apr. 3, 2024
In a move Helldivers 2 soldiers call "uncalled for," devs nerf shotgun key to the war effort as it was "hands down the best sniper rifle" in the game
Players aren’t pleased, even after a developer explained the adjustments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch has nerfed the Slugger shotgun, and players aren’t happy in the slightest, even after one developer spoke about why the nerfs were implemented. Thelatest Helldivers 2 patch dropped yesterdayon April 2, signalling the arrival of brand new planetary hazards like blizzards and sandstorms, whilequietly adding lethal new Automaton gunships.
Apr. 3, 2024
Joker 2 has officially been rated R but not for the reason you might expect
Joker: Folie à Deux gets an official, yet surprising rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly anticipated Joker sequel has just got an official R rating, but not for the reason you may think. Joker 2, officially titled Joker: Folie à Deux, has been rated R for “some strong violence, language throughout, some sexuality, and brief full nudity” (H/TDiscussing Film) by theMotion Picture Association.
Apr. 3, 2024
Julia Garner joins Marvel's Fantastic Four reboot as the Silver Surfer, but not the one you're expecting
Julia Garner will reportedly play the Silver Surfer in the Fantastic Four reboot, but not Norrin Radd When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Julia Garner of Ozark and The Americans fame is joining the MCUFantastic Fourreboot movie as the Silver Surfer, according to a report fromDeadline. But rather than playing the original Silver Surfer, Norrin Radd, she’ll reportedly be playing a version of the character based on Shalla-Bal, Norrin Radd’s lover and the ruler of the planet Zenn-La.
Apr. 3, 2024
Kirsten Dunst would have been up for appearing in Spider-Man: No Way Home, but Marvel didn't ask
The MJ Watson actor didn’t have a role in No Way Home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kirsten Dunst may not have made an appearance in multiversal Marvel adventureSpider-Man: No Way Home, but the Mary Jane Watson actor says she would have – if only she’d been asked. When questioned if anyone asked her to come back for Spider-Man: No Way Home in a new interview withGQ, Dunst replied, “No, no.
Apr. 3, 2024
Madame Web concept art looks to reveal plans for a scrapped Spider-Man/Ezekiel showdown
So all those reshoot rumors could be true after all… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web,Sony’s most recent Marvel outing, has plenty of nods to Spider-Man, from the inclusion of his late mother Mary and his uncle Ben Parker toa re-jig on one of the comics' most iconic lines. But the webslinger is never mentioned explicitly by name and he’s only (technically) seen in diapers… not a super-suit.
Apr. 3, 2024
My Hero Academia season 7 release schedule: when is episode 21 on Crunchyroll?
‘A Girl’s Ego’ is My Hero Academia’s next entry - here’s when the new episode is streaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is it: My Hero Academia season 7, episode 21 is the season finale of this year’s superhero shenanigans. So it should go without saying that you’ll want watch My Hero Academia’s new episode (titled ‘Battle Without a Quirk’) fresh and without spoilers plastered all over social media.
Apr. 3, 2024
Netflix's The Sandman spooky spin-off show Dead Boy Detectives gets thrilling first trailer
The highly anticipated series hits Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the world of Neil Gaiman’s Sandman comes a spooky new series starring two dead boys who decide to ditch the afterlife and quite literally become detectives. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri) and Edwin Payne (George Rexstrew) introduce their Dead Boy Detective Agency, in which they help ghosts resolve their mysteries.
Apr. 3, 2024
New action movie Monkey Man was "dead in the water in a certain way" before Get Out's Jordan Peele came on-board
Exclusive: Here’s how Dev Patel’s action-packed directorial debut became a theatrical release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dev Patel’s gritty, gory revenge thrillerMonkey Manis soon releasing in cinemas, and is set to unleash a full sensory assault on audiences. But it wasn’t always destined for a theatrical release. The film marks Patel’s debut as a director and he also stars in the film as Kid, a man hellbent on violent revenge against the unjustly, corrupt powers in a fictional Indian city.
Apr. 3, 2024
New Daredevil set video appears to show Charlie Cox teaming up with Jon Bernthal’s Punisher
The Punisher is back in Daredevil: Born Again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new video from the set of the upcoming Daredevil: Born Again appears to show Charlie Cox’s Man Without Fear teaming up with a familiar face from his Netflix days – Jon Bernthal’s The Punisher. The clip, taken from Splash News (you can see the video in fullon their Twitter page), sees Daredevil and Punisher walking through what sounds like a hail of bullets – all while keeping their ears closed.
Apr. 3, 2024
New Matrix movie in the works from The Cabin in the Woods director
Lana Wachowski will executive produce When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Cabin in the Woodsdirector and The Martian writer Drew Goddard is set to helm a new installment in The Matrix franchise. “Drew came to Warner Bros. with a new idea that we all believe would be an incredible way to continue the Matrix world, by both honoring what Lana and Lilly began over 25 years ago and offering a unique perspective based on his own love of the series and characters,” said Jesse Ehrman, Warner Bros.
Apr. 3, 2024
New space RPG from Mass Effect veteran takes a hard sci-fi approach to FTL travel, and that means there's nothing that can save you from the ravages of time
No items, abilities, or technologies will protect you in Exodus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year, a group ofBioWareveterans unveiledExodus, a new space RPG made by former developers from Halo, The Last of Us, and, of course, those classic BioWare RPGs. While hopping around the galaxy in BioWare is a pretty speedy affair, though, Exodus takes a substantially more scientifically accurate approach.
Apr. 3, 2024
Nintendo's latest survey has fans wondering if new Mario RPGs are on the way
Mario & Luigi, Mario RPG, and Paper Mario all get a mention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A recent Nintendo survey has asked fans how they feel about Mario’s RPGs, sparking hope of new games in the future. As highlighted by a Reddit user, Nintendo recently sent out a survey to subscribers that is “about the games from the Paper Mario series, the Mario & Luigi series, and Super Mario RPG.
Apr. 3, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 dataminer discovers "incredibly rare" audio blooper that offers a peek behind the Rockstar curtain
The audio gives us a glimpse into the mocap process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ARed Dead Redemption 2fan has dug deep into the game’s audio files and discovered a blooper that gives us a rare peek behind the Rockstar curtain. YouTuber Red Dead Redemption Stories, whose channel is dedicated to sharing interesting finds about the Rockstar game, has discovered some hidden audio buried in the game’s files that features a blooper that happened on the set.
Apr. 3, 2024
Rediscovering the 25-year-old console JRPG whose jaw-dropping CGI cutscenes I once considered the indisputable pinnacle of video game graphics
Opinion | And the biggest question is: How could I possibly forget this bygone PS1 classic? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Towards the end of last year, I wrote aboutrediscovering the 33-year-old console RPGI spent a year renting from Blockbuster Video after it (optimistically) promised 300 hours of game time. Indeed, Sword of Vermillion – theSegaMega Drive/Genesis role-player from 1992 – had eluded me for years simply because I could not remember its name.
Apr. 3, 2024
Sam Raimi wants to direct Avengers: Secret Wars, but Marvel hasn't asked him yet
“They haven’t asked me yet. I hope they do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Raimi has finally addressed longstanding rumors that he could be in the running to directAvengers: Secret Wars. “I love 90% of the Marvel heroes that I’ve read in the great Stan Lee Marvel Universe comic books. I would love to work with Marvel again,” The Evil Dead director toldScreenGeekat WonderCon when asked about the upcoming Avengers movie.
Apr. 3, 2024
Stellar Blade director recommends players make Eve wear actual clothes "as much as possible" in the action-RPG, instead of the NSFW 'Skin Suit'
Wrap up warm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s director has advised players to kit their Eve out with actual clothes, after revealing the ‘Skin Suit’ would punish players by reducing their damage-repelling capabilities. Speaking toFamitsuin a new interview, Stellar Blade game director Hyung-Tae Kim has recommend players actually put clothes on their Eve when playing the new action-RPG.
Apr. 3, 2024
Stellar Blade's dev working on a new "cross-platform next-gen" game after its PS5 exclusive
Shift Up goes back to multi-platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s developer is already hiring for its next game, a “cross-platform next-gen project.” According to the recruitment page on developerShift Up’s website, the studio is seeking new staff for a brand-new game. That game is apparently a “cross-platform next-gen project,” and unfortunately, for the time being at least, that’s literally all we know about the new game from the South Korean studio.
Apr. 3, 2024
The 35 greatest monster movies
Vampires, blobs, and creatures from the deep feature in the greatest monster flicks ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Human beings have told stories featuring monsters since the dawn of time. With the advent of movies, we still maintain that tradition with countless monster movies to pick from. But which of them are actually the greatest of all time?
Apr. 3, 2024
The Elder Scrolls 6 devs are sharing lore responsibilities with the team behind The Elder Scrolls MMO
The future of the Elder Scrolls lore is in (a lot of) good hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The teams behindThe Elder Scrolls 6and The Elder Scrolls Online work as “equal partners” and share lore responsibilities. In an interview withRock Paper Shotgun, Matt Firor - director of The Elder Scrolls Online - talked about how lore works when working on one of several The Elder Scrolls games.
Apr. 3, 2024
The First Omen star Bill Nighy reveals the biggest thing that attracted him to the horror prequel: "It explodes expectation"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Nighy has played a lot of different types of characters over the course of his career, from rock star and a vampire, to a humanoid squid and a radio producer. WithThe First Omen, he gets to add ‘priest’ to that list, and what a priest his character is… Seeing as there’s still a few days left until the horror prequel’s release, we won’t go into specifics, but if you’ve watched any of its trailers, you’ll know there’s something not quite right about Nighy’s Cardinal Lawrence.
Apr. 3, 2024
The Helldivers 2 Stalwart and how to use it
The Stalwart is an LMG stratagem that’s great against low level hordes in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Stalwart is one of the game’s best weapons for early players, a light LMG summoned as a Stratagem that has a good mix of control, portability and firepower. We also see frequent personal orders in Helldivers 2 to kill 200 enemies with the Stalwart, so understanding how it works and how to use it is essential to earning those precious medals.
Apr. 3, 2024
The most terrifying found footage horror short has mysteriously landed on YouTube, and it will make you want to get rid of all your home security video cameras for good
Why is night vision so creepy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A mysterious found footage short titled Exposure shot entirely on home security cameras has randomly appeared onYouTube, and it’s the most terrifying thing we have seen today. Thebest found footage horror filmsof the past few years have adapted to fit the advancement of modern technology, with Paranormal Activity 4 taking advantage of gaming equipment and Host convincing us that demonic possessions can take place over Zoom calls.
Apr. 3, 2024
The new roguelike from the Dead Cells devs looks like an incredible co-op Hades where the dodge is intentionally overpowered
In an extended preview, Windblown looks like exactly what I was hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Cells isofficially finished after seven years of support, and based on what I’ve seen of it so far, developer Motion Twin’s next game may quickly take its place in the hearts of many fans and join the ranks of thebest roguelikes.
Apr. 3, 2024
The Suicide Squad battle pass can be smashed through in just 17 hours - as long as you skip all the missions and murder hordes of giant red spiders
But you’ll have to unlock the Joker first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ASuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueveteran has figured out how to complete the Season 1 Battle Pass in just 17 hours, and involves a lot of killing bugs. Battle Passes are typically meant to stick around and be gradually completed over weeks, if not months, but not for this player.
Apr. 3, 2024
The Witcher Season 4 casts District 9 star as perhaps the most evil character in the entire series
Three new cast members have joined The Witcher season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher season 4has added three new cast members to the line-up – and they’re playing some key characters. Sharlto Copley (District 9) will be playing Leo Bonhart, a bounty hunter infamous on the Continent. James Purefoy (The Following), meanwhile, is onboard as the spy Skellan, an advisor in Emhyr’s court, while Danny Woodburn (Watchmen) is playing everyone’s favorite: Zoltan.
Apr. 3, 2024
Want your very own life-sized M3GAN? Now you can have one
You can have your very own M3GAN When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you watchedM3GANand thought to yourself, “Gee, owning one of these murderous robots sounds like a good idea!” then you’re in luck. NECA has produced a life-sized M3GAN, meaning you can soon keep the killer doll for yourself. The doll is currently available for pre-order at $494.
Apr. 3, 2024
What to do with the Arisen's Shadow in Dragon's Dogma 2
Should you let the Arisen’s Shadow go or take the bribe in Dragon’s Dogma 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Arisen’s Shadow quest sees you catching a spy and deciding to take compensation and let him go, or hand him over.How you get to Battahl in Dragon’s Dogma 2somewhat depends on this choice too, as arresting the spy alive for interrogation will ultimately get you a better border permit when it’s time to travel to Battahl and enter the kingdom.
Apr. 3, 2024
World of Warcraft veteran is showing his new MMO soon, even though it'll "look like ass" - "I need y'all to not freak out about what a game in prototype looks like"
“We are trying to strike the right balance between saying ‘we are early,’ without sending the message ‘sorry it’s going to be 10 years.'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veteran MMO designer Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street, formerly of Blizzard and Riot, wants to show his new game soon, but he also wants the world to know it’s not going to look very good at first.
Apr. 3, 2024
X-Men '97 episode 4 review: "Lighter, lower stakes, and so much fun"
X-Men ‘97 episode 4 is lighter, lower stakes, and so much fun – but it throws in a beautiful and serious story that definitely deserved its own time and episode. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episode 4! We started off with a bang: an action-packedtwo-episode premiere, followed by a devastating episode 3 with a shocking reveal that goes all the way back to season 3 of X-Men: The Animated Series.
Apr. 3, 2024
Zoe Saldaña thinks it would be a "huge loss" for the MCU if the Guardians of the Galaxy never returned
Zoe Saldaña doesn’t necessarily want to return as Gamora, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gamora actor Zoe Saldaña thinks it would be a shame if theGuardians of the Galaxynever made a return to the MCU. “I would think it would be a huge loss for Marvel if they didn’t find a way to bring back The Guardians of the Galaxy,” Saldaña toldThe Playlist’s The Discourse podcast.
Apr. 2, 2024
Apex Legends update breaks the game so hard that players lose hundreds of account levels and months of battle pass progress, Respawn tells players to "hang tight"
Nobody else should experience an account wipe, but players who’ve already been affected are now waiting for a further update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Widespread reports of account resets in Apex Legends have the community in a panic, and while developer Respawn has issued an update to prevent anyone else from being affected, players who’ve lost progress are now playing the waiting game.
Apr. 2, 2024
After Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Nobuo Uematsu says he started adding Latin to epic songs because "if no one understands the language, then it's fair for everyone"
There’s a diplomatic reason you can’t understand the words to ‘One Winged Angel’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever caught yourself jamming out to a Latin-filled song in a Final Fantasy game, or any other game in which Nobuo Uematsu was credited as a composer, you might’ve been wondering just what the heck the singers are saying so elegantly, yet powerfully.
Apr. 2, 2024
After Sony knocked it off track, Bloodborne Kart is now "legally distinct" and finally set to launch for free in May
Say hello to Nightmare Kart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a last-minute delay to “scrub the branding off,” the PS1-style racer Bloodborne Kart is now known as Nightmare Kart, and it’s finally set to launch in May. Developer Lilith ‘Bunlith’ Walther previously brought us the excellentBloodborne PS1 demake, so there’s quite some pedigree here when it comes to retro action.
Apr. 2, 2024
21 years later, the best Resident Evil spin-off game is still the most underrated
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I never thought I’d be fleeing the delicateclip-clopfootfall of a catwalking, mutant stiletto pursuant, but once again, here we are. Morpheus is Resident Evil: Dead Aim’s main antagonist, and although his telltale stride might not strike the same fear into my heart as that of another series mainstay, he is the only Tyrant I’m aware of whose mutation involved growing a pair of permanent high heels.
Apr. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 made me break my lifelong RPG code to recruit a character – and I'm not sure I can ever forgive myself
Opinion | I’ve finally given in to a path I’ve been avoiding for months in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InBaldur’s Gate 3, I feel like the worst, most evil person in all of Faerûn.Oh gods.What am I doing? My heart screams for me to stop, but I have to keep going down this path if I want to finally sate my curiosity.
Apr. 2, 2024
Colin Farrell says his upcoming Batman spin-off show The Penguin is "dark" and relentless
Exclusive: Colin Farrell explains the parallels between his upcoming shows Sugar and The Penguin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Colin Farrell says his upcoming neo-noir detective series Sugar and his Batman spin-off show The Penguin are polar opposites – with the later being a complete and total trip to the dark side. “[John Sugar and The Penguin] couldn’t be any further from each other really.
Apr. 2, 2024
Daisy Ridley would "love" John Boyega's Finn to become a Jedi in her new Star Wars movie
Even if the decision is “above her pay grade”… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley’s new Star Wars movie is still shrouded in mystery, which leaves us with plenty of questions about the still-untitled film. One question in particular was posed to Ridley in a new interview, however: could John Boyega’s Finn become a Jedi? “That is above my pay grade,” Ridley joked toScreenRant.
Apr. 2, 2024
Daredevil set picture all but confirms Jon Bernthal will be returning as the Punisher in the MCU
Jon Bernthal has been snapped on the Daredevil set When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rumors have long been swirling that Jon Bernthal would be returning as the Punisher in the MCU. A new set picture from Daredevil: Born Again, though, suggests that the rumors are true. As you can see below (H/TCollider), Bernthal was photographed by a fan, and the actor is smeared with fake blood.
Apr. 2, 2024
Daryl and Carol go on the rampage in new teaser for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 teaser shows Carol on the hunt for Daryl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol has been released and, true to form, it shows just how far Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride’s survivors will go when their back is against the wall.
Apr. 2, 2024
Doctor Who episode titles for Ncuti Gatwa’s first season have been announced, so let the theories commence
The directors and writers have also been revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The episode titles forDoctor Who season 14(or Doctor Who season 1, as the BBC insists on calling it) have been revealed alongside the writers and directors jumping on board Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season in the TARDIS. Doctor Who’s official Twitter accountannounced the episode details in dripfeed fashion, first revealing that the premiere episode on May 10 (May 11 in the UK) would be the intriguingly titled ‘Space Babies’, written by Russell T Davies and directed by Julie Anne Robinson.
Apr. 2, 2024
Dragon Age creative director is back with a "very different game" that's a dreamy mix of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Shadow of the Colossus with 25-meter bosses
BioWare and Ubisoft veterans have united for something very cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yellow Brick Games, the studio co-founded by Dragon Age creative director Mike Laidlaw, has finally announced its first project. Titled Eternal Strands, it looks like an incredible blend of Shadow of the Colossus with modern Zelda, and it’s instantly shot to the top of my gaming wishlist.
Apr. 2, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 A Veil of Gossamer Clouds walkthrough
Where do you go to investigate the letter in the DD2’s A Veil of Gossamer Clouds quest? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 A Veil of Gossamer Clouds quest is about going to investigate a letter for Sven, one connected to Phaesus and the queen - but where do you actually go? The map provides no markers for this one, soDragon’s Dogma 2players will need a mix of detective work, context clues, and arguably a bit of luck - or just a guide like the one I’ve assembled below, having done the quest myself.
Apr. 2, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Shadowed Prayers quest walkthrough
How to identify the Assassin in the DD2 Shadowed Prayers quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is the Assassin in DD2’s Shadowed Prayers quest? The Assassin in Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Shadowed Prayers quest is a man namedHerman,and if you read the piece of paper given to you at the beginning of the quest by Menella - the Bandit Bill of Arrest, you can find out the following:“wears his hair tied back.
Apr. 2, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Tensions on the Highroad walkthrough
Raghnall and Simon are fighting over the noble Augustin in DD2 - and you need to “take a side”. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Tensions on the Highroad quest forces you to choose between Raghnall and Simon - a mercenary and a caravan bodyguard respectively. It’s a trickyDragon’s Dogma 2choice, made in the heat of combat and with clearly a lot more context to what you’re looking at, it’s hard to say what the right call is - unless, of course, you have a walkthrough to work from, and what’s where we come in!
Apr. 2, 2024
Elgato Facecam MK2 review: "When you find the sweet spot, the Facecam MK2 can look great."
The Elgato Facecam MK2 fills a nice gap in the webcam market. As more 4K options are released at steep price points, Elgato is doubling down on the content creators that don’t have a need for high-end resolutions yet. The MK2 brings forward a lot of great features from the previous Facecams, and software updates have made it worth recommending. 1080p 60fps or 720p 120fps video HDR dual exposure setting
Apr. 2, 2024
Ex Machina and Civil War director is retiring from filmmaking after losing passion despite great reactions to his latest film
Garland’s previously announced drama Warfare is still going ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alex Garland has confirmed his plans to retire just two weeks before his latest picCivil Waris set to hit the big screen. “Nothing’s changed,” Garland toldThe Guardian. “I’m in a very similar state. I’m not planning to direct again in the foreseeable future.” Civil War, starring Kirsten Dunst and Cailee Spaeny, is set to hit theaters in April.
Apr. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is "off to the races already," according to its director, who also wants to be "done with this absolute marathon of projects"
Nomura says he and Nojima are already “hard at work” on Part 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Final Fantasy 7 Remake says Part 3 is “off to the races already,” but that he’s ready to be “done” with this “absolute marathon of projects.” On April 1, three of Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s developers—creative director Tetsuya Nomura, scenario writer Kazushige Nojima, and composer Nobuo Uematsu—hosted a Special Talk Session on theSquare EnixMusicYouTubechannel, during which the group discussed what went into creating the remake series.
Apr. 2, 2024
From Oldboy to I Saw the Devil, these Korean movies are the inspiration behind new action thriller Monkey Man
Exclusive: Actor/writer/director Dev Patel talks about the Korean auteurs which inspired his new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dev Patel has not gone easy on himself with his directorial debut,Monkey Man. The film - which he directs, co-wrote, and stars in - is based on his own original story idea. Set in India, the film sees Patel thrown into a brutal, breathless world of near non-stop action, as his protagonist, ‘Kid’, seeks revenge against the corrupt powers that destroyed his childhood.
Apr. 2, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners reveal their favorite death of the entire series – and it’s a fan favorite, too
“It was fun to go back to the old-fashioned joys of just killing off a really bad guy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss have revealed their death(s) of the entire series. “With Thrones,there was so much killing of good guys,” Weiss toldDigital Spy. “and we finally got to kill both Joffrey in season 4 and Ramsay Bolton in season 6.
Apr. 2, 2024
Gen V cast pays tribute to "superhero" co-star Chance Perdomo after his death
The actor died on March 29, aged 27 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tributes have poured in for Chance Perdomo, who died on Friday (March 29) in a motorcycle accident at the age of 27. The actor was best known for playing Andre Anderson in The Boys spin-offGen Vand Ambrose Spellman in the Netflix series The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
Apr. 2, 2024
Godzilla x Kong had a back-up plan in case they couldn't get *that* kaiju back
The New Empire almost featured a different kaiju When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empiresees the two titular kaiju go up against the Skar King, a dangerous villain with his sights set on the human world. But, there are some other monsters in the mix – and a back-up plan if one in particular couldn’t return.
Apr. 2, 2024
Helldivers 2 director joins fans rallying around player "disheartened" to find the shooter's anti-cheat gets in the way of their accessibility tools
Johan Pilestedt has said he will look into the issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2player has been left “disheartened” to find the shooter’s anti-cheat gets in the way of their accessibility tools as fans rally around them. On April 1, Steven Spohn - COO of Able Gamers and disability advocate - took to Twitter to share his experience playing the Arrowhead Games title while relying on accessibility tools.
Apr. 2, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush headlines PLAY's first Xbox cover
Plus: We review Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, peek through The Fold at Unknown 9: Awakening, and dive back into Final Fantasy 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We never thought we’d see the day but here we are: Xbox games on PlayStation. Yup, that’s right - we’re green with envy no more. But as momentous an occasion as this is, that’s not the only surprising reappearance; Unknown 9: Awakening also enjoys a grand reintroduction, and indie darling In Stars and Time pops back for seconds this month in PLAY #39, which is out right now!
Apr. 2, 2024
Hours after claiming Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2 players spot massive cloaked gunships above Automaton worlds, which seems bad
Nothing good can come of this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players might be in a spot of trouble, as they suspect they’ve sighted massive cloaked warships above Automaton-based worlds. Following a new Major Order,Helldivers 2 players have been going big on Malevelon Creek, to the point where they liberated the hellish world in just a few hours.
Apr. 2, 2024
The X-Files creator gives his blessing to Ryan Coogler's reboot, but says the show will now face a new problem
“I’m looking forward to seeing what somebody else does with it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Files rebootfromBlack Pantherdirector Ryan Coogler officially has creator Chris Carter’s blessing. Carter toldInversethat he had “a really nice conversation” with Coogler when theCreedhelmer first pitched his plans. “I just asked him what his ideas were, and he told me, and I said, ‘Those sound like good ideas.
Apr. 2, 2024
How to kill Helldivers 2 Troopers and where to find them
Troopers in Helldivers 2 are the basic foot soldiers of the automatons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Troopers are the standard infantry of the Automaton forces, meaning they’re pretty common and extremely easy to kill. These laser rifle-toting cannon fodder units go down in just a few bullets from even the weakest weapons in yourHelldivers 2arsenal, but they can be quite formidable in large groups with barrages of laser fire, so don’t underestimate them.
Apr. 2, 2024
I've found the best skill in Dragon's Dogma 2 - an arrow that lets you nearly kill yourself so that you can one-shot a dragon
I’m respeccing my whole character around Martyr’s Bolt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I, a fool, created my Dragon’s Dogma 2 character with the aim of being a wizened wizardly type, focused on the mysterious Trickster build. Since then, however, I’ve come to the conclusion that I should have been an archer, a decision cemented by the existence of one particular ability - the Martyr’s Bolt.
Apr. 2, 2024
I've relied on this gaming headset for years - now it's down to $69
Grab the Razer Barracuda X for its lowest price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wireless headsets generally start at around the $130 mark, though there are other budget options fromSteelSeriesthat occupy a similar price point to the Barracuda X. Picking up a Razer device with this level of quality for under $70 is a steal. Buy it if:
Apr. 2, 2024
Kong has always been better than Godzilla – and the new MonsterVerse movie Godzilla x Kong perfectly highlights why
There’s a reason he’s called KING Kong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This feature contains mild spoilers for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Hollywood’s ever-expanding MonsterVerse is a curious beast, and one that varies wildly in quality and tone from movie to movie. One thing is clear to me, though, and that’s that each installment is infinitely better when Kong takes center stage – or is heavily involved, at least – and fortunately, the series' latest movieGodzilla x Kongis much more the latter’s story than it is the former’s.
Apr. 2, 2024
More than 3 years since its disastrous launch, Cyberpunk 2077 CEO says he's "finally happy" with the RPG
It’s been a long road for CD Projekt’s game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over three years after a disastrous launch,Cyberpunk 2077’s developer is now “finally happy” with the state of the RPG. In a newinvestor briefing, CD Projekt chief strategy officer Adam Kiciński revealed thatCyberpunk 2077 is now being carried by just 17 developers. “We are finally happy - since last year - with the state of the game; both the base game and Phantom Liberty - the latter from the very beginning of course, so it’s enough,” Kiciński said of the game and the shrunken development team.
Apr. 2, 2024
New Helldivers 2 patch unleashes blizzards and sandstorms, and quietly increases the level cap to help you manage democracy even harder
There’s good news and bad news aplenty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch has added blizzards and sandstorms among the “planetary hazards,” which sounds lush. Developer Arrowhead released a new patch earlier today, April 2, aimed at generally helping stability and performance issues in Helldivers 2. OnSteamthough, the new patch notes reveal two new “planetary hazards” now available in-game, which are blizzards and sandstorms.
Apr. 2, 2024
Oh good, Helldivers 2's new Automaton Gunships are very real and here to obliterate Super Earth’s forces from the skies
This felt a little inevitable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much to the detriment of Super Earth’s forces,Helldivers 2players are now contending with deadly Automaton Gunships. A few short hours ago,Helldivers 2 players began spotting huge cloaked Gunships in the skies above the Automaton worlds. Now, unfortunately, brand newHelldivers 2 Automaton Gunshipsare pummelling players into the ground as they’re unleashing volleys of laser cannons, making battles a living hell.
Apr. 2, 2024
Oh no, Helldivers 2 players are also getting wrecked by new Automaton Factory Striders that are built like Star Wars AT-ATs and apparently spawn waves of Devastators
You’ll want to kill them quick, but they aren’t easy to take down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just when you think theHelldivers 2Automaton warfront can’t get any worse, the bots bring not one, but two new menaces to the battlefield.As flying Gunships shred players from the skies, new machine walkers called Factory Striders are also flattening democracy enthusiasts down on the ground.
Apr. 2, 2024
Palworld community manager hits back at DokeV being a "Palworld killer," says the open-world RPG "looks incredible" and games don't have to compete
Knock it off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s community manager has downplayed comparisons to the forthcoming open-world catch-‘em-upDokeV, dismissing any perceived competition between the two games. Now though, for some silly reason, Twitter users have sought to generate conflict between DokeV and Palworld. Below, Palworld’s community manager Bucky responds to a tweet contrasting the two games, DokeV being dubbed a “Palworld killer.
Apr. 2, 2024
RPGs are so hot right now: Dragon’s Dogma 2 sells 2.5 million copies in a week, while Unicorn Overlord races past 500,000 copies sold
Capcom and Vanillaware’s new games are off to flying starts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a stellar day for an RPG sales update: Dragon’s Dogma 2 has soared past 2.5 million copies sold, while the stellar Unicorn Overlord has sold 500,000 copies worldwide since launch. Capcomjust revealed that, since launching just over a week ago, Dragon’s Dogma 2 has sold 2.
Apr. 2, 2024
Sam Raimi names a horror movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score as his favorite recently released film
The Evil Dead director is a big fan of Barbarian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I thought Barbarian was great,” Raimi saidduring an appearance at WonderConwhen asked if he’d enjoyed any recently released movies. “That one was fantastic.” The movie, directed by Zach Cregger, follows Tess (Georgina Campbell), a woman staying in a Detroit Airbnb while she visits the city for a job interview.
Apr. 2, 2024
Sam Raimi sets the record straight on rumored Spider-Man 4
It’s bad news, Tobey Maguire fans… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Raimi has finally set the record straight on whether or not he’s developing a fourth Spider-Man movie with Tobey Maguire and well, sorry folks, it’s bad news. According to the director, there are no current plans to revisit his webslinger series from the early 2000s – though his curious use of “yet” might mean that there’s stillsomehope, right?
Apr. 2, 2024
Sydney Sweeney watching her new nun-themed horror movie in a church with real pastors is the best thing you’ll see all day
“We’ll pray for you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sydney Sweeney invited two pastors to watch Immaculate in a church – and it’s hilarious. In the video, which can be viewed below, Pastor Sarah and Pastor Allison – in their traditional clergy garb - join Sweeney in a big, beautiful church for a special screening of Immaculate. The pastors react to the film’s jump scares and at one point cover their eyes.
Apr. 2, 2024
Square Enix teases a remaster for a 25-year-old JRPG gem that experiments with branching storylines, open-world exploration, and watercolor design: "Please wait a little longer"
Saga Frontier 2 Remastered, when? Hopefully sooner rather than later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like another one ofSquare Enix’s age-old JRPGs is being lined up for the remaster treatment, giving heaps of new RPG fans the chance to play Saga Frontier 2 who might not have had the opportunity - or, you know, might not have been alive - in 1999.
Apr. 2, 2024
Stardew Valley fans are still obsessed with mayonnaise, and it reached a new disturbing peak over April Fool's Day
The game’s subreddit was full of mayonnaise-related shenanigans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lot was going on in theStardew Valleycommunity over April Fool’s Day, and it all comes back to drinking mayonnaise… again. Over April 1st, many mayonnaise-related shenanigans were taking place in the Stardew Valley subreddit. As documented in this recappost, a lot of people got involved in the mischievous day, going as far as roleplaying certain characters from the farming sim, giving the subreddit a mayonnaise makeover, and some brave individuals drinking the condiment in real life - and sharing photographic evidence.
Apr. 2, 2024
SteelSeries Arena 3 review: "I wasn’t expecting to hear such a difference"
The SteelSeries Arena 3 speakers are a great addition to any gaming PC setup. They come in at a very respectable price without missing out on audio quality, making them one of the best value-for-money purchases if you’re searching for the best PC speakers. Very accessible price The sound quality is impressive Very well built Good customization options Quite large No USB-C or optical connection No RGB (if that’s your thing)
Apr. 2, 2024
Season two of this hit anime show with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score has been confirmed with new trailer
Solo Leveling is back for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot off the heels of the first season’s finale, it’s been revealed that Solo Leveling season 2, titled Arise from the Shadow, is in the works. There’s even a teaser trailer for Solo Leveling season 2 (which you can see above), though it mostly recaps Sung Jinwoo’s climb through the double dungeon.
Apr. 2, 2024
The 10 best Batman villains of all time
From Catwoman to The Penguin, here are the best Batman villains in comic book history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Let’s be clear: the best Batman villains have nearly as high a profile in pop culture as the Dark Knight himself. In fact, Gotham’s baddies have captured our attention for years now, leading to highly acclaimed stand-alone movies like The Joker ornew TV showslike The Penguin onHBO Max.
Apr. 2, 2024
The Godfather director's next film is said to be "batsh*t crazy" with a "baffling ending"
First reactions to Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Godfatherdirector’s next filmMegalopolishas screened for a select group of people – and reactions to the movie are certainly very interesting. According toPuck(viaScreen Rant), attendees of the screening were mostly confused by what they’d just seen. One viewer commented that the film is “unflinching in how batshit it is” and said it has “zero commercial prospects,” while the movie was also called a mix of “Ayn Rand, Metropolis, and Caligula.
Apr. 2, 2024
How to beat the Helldivers 2 Gunships
Gunships are a new threat in Helldivers 2 and require serious firepower to bring down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Gunships are the Automaton’s answer to aerial combat, with special factories that produce flying Gunships at a horrifying rate. Though slow, these gunships are heavily armored and have serious firepower, enough to make them stand out as a significant threat among the roster of enemies inHelldivers 2.
Apr. 1, 2024
After 29 years, an infamously trashy '90s FPS where you smack walking butts with a frying pan is getting the remaster it probably never deserved
Proper game preservation does not discriminate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PO’ed, an infamous relic of the early days of FPS gaming, is getting a remaster from Nightdive Studios. Yes, it is April Fools' Day, and no, this does not appear to be an April Fools' joke. PO’ed: Definitive Edition was announced today with an extensive trailer and listings onSteamandGOGpromising “updated visuals, antialiasing, increased frame rate, and redefined controls, and up to 4K 144 FPS performance.
Apr. 1, 2024
After a failed Major Order, Helldivers 2 boss says the devs are "talking about" making planets clearer, one player-made idea is "surprisingly close to what we had"
Sometimes managed democracy needs some extra managing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Helldivers 2 community formally piles intoMalevelon Creek for a surprise Major Orderfollowinga failed operation, creative director and Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt says the studio is talking about ways to make such orders easier to understand. To give you the short version, the previous Major Order failed in no small part because planets adjacent to the target planets, Ubanea and Tibit, were either important but easy to miss, or unimportant but easy to misread.
Apr. 1, 2024
After The Evil Within and GhostWire: Tokyo, here's how Ikumi Nakamura is breaking boundaries in a games studio "driven by passionate artists"
Interview | Edge sits down with artist-turned-studio head Ikumi Nakamura, CEO of Unseen Inc. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking the opportunity to form her own game company, Nakamura’s aim – as she first told us in Edge issue 371 – was to create a ‘borderless’ studio. In part, that refers to Unseen’s hybrid mode of working. “Before [the pandemic], I had already been thinking for several years about the possibility of making video games remotely as a studio,” Nakamura tells us, “where team members didn’t have to come to Japan.
Apr. 1, 2024
After weeks of attrition, Helldivers 2 players took Malevelon Creek in just hours following a new Major Order – but the bots already want it back
We’ve liberated the Creek at last – now we have to defend it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:It’s still not an April Fools' joke, folks. The Helldivers 2 community has finally liberated Malevelon Creek, mere hours after the embattled planet received a targeted Major Order. But the fight is still on. Players cleared the previous order in no time, so today’s become a double-order day: the community must now defend Malevelon Creek, Draupnir, and Ubanea from an intensifying Automaton offensive.
Apr. 1, 2024
Black Widow is Marvel's "deadliest Avenger," and she's keeping her Venom symbiote, thanks
Black Widow: Venomous will cement the bond between Natasha Romanoff and her symbiote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Widow’s new symbioteisn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, this summer, their bond will strengthen even further in Black Widow: Venomous #1, a new one-shot which will “unleash Natasha’s full potential as a symbiote warrior,” as originally announced throughAiPT.
Apr. 1, 2024
Chaos reigns as new Hollow Knight Silksong store page found on April 1 of all days, Xbox marketing exec says it's not a joke
The ESRB rating is here, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. April Fools' Day just would not be complete without some sort of kerfuffle overHollow Knight: Silksong, and while it’s already April 2 in the Australian home of developer Team Cherry, we suddenly have an Xbox Store page for Silksong. It’s unclearexactlywhen thisXbox Store pagewent live, but Xbox product marketing manager Tao Sila posted a link onTwittersaying, “No this isn’t an April Fools' joke.
Apr. 1, 2024
Classic British horror comic Misty is returning with a new anthology this summer, courtesy of incoming X-Men writer Gail Simone
The classic British horror comic Misty is coming back this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Classic British horror comic Misty is being revived through Rebellion Publishing for an all new anthology one-shot written byupcoming X-Men writer Gail Simone. The new anthology one-shot is 48 pages and includes a trio of stories teaming up Simone with three separate artists, as well as one by writer/artist Letty Wilson.
Apr. 1, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 is now being carried by just 17 devs, CD Projekt Red says "things may change one day, but as for now, 17 is enough"
“We are finally happy - since last year - with the state of the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redis continuing to bring patches forCyberpunk 2077with some regularity, but with the focus moving to other projects, the team supporting the sci-fi RPG is down to a skeleton crew. The studio says this is plenty to handle the game’s current needs.
Apr. 1, 2024
Four solodevs weigh up the risks and rewards of creating games as a team of one
Interview | Edge sits down with Tomas Sala, Lucy Blundell, Madison Karrh, and Joe Richardson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To find out, we talk to four solo developers to discover their experiences. Tomas Sala quit the company he founded to make The Falconeer; Lucy Blundell abandoned a career at Chillingo to create the acclaimed visual novels One Night Stand and Videoverse; Madison Karrh only found enough stability to leave her job making medical simulators with her third game, Birth; while Joe Richardson, creator of The Procession To Calvary, has only ever known solo development.
Apr. 1, 2024
The Witcher 4 won't be "The Witcher 3 in new clothing," CDPR says "we will be adding new gameplay elements and new mechanics" to the RPG
Expect things “that you have not seen in our previous games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4, the best working name we have for the currently untitled project Polaris, will introduce “gameplay elements and new mechanics” not seen in the previous games. “I guess what I’m saying is that you should not be expecting ‘The Witcher 3 in new clothing’ of sorts; of course we’re building on the shoulders of what came before, and on what we’ve learned, but we will be adding new gameplay elements and new mechanics that you have not seen in our previous games.
Apr. 1, 2024
New Doctor Who trailer promises a wild and wacky adventure with dinosaurs, a trip to the '60s, and "space babies"
Doctor Who returns this May on BBC and Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Doctor Who trailer has been released – and it looks like we are all collectively in for quite the ride when the show returns in May. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, the Doctor (Ncuti Gatwa) and his companion Ruby (Millie Gibson) go on a journey that takes them to ’60s, the Regency era, and through space (and one assumes time) – with a gaggle of “space babies” making an appearance.
Apr. 1, 2024
No April Fools' joke: This co-op horror game where you "get famous or die trying" is like Dark and Darker but you're a YouTuber, and it's free for 24 hours
Content Warning surprise dropped with a 100% launch discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Content Warning is a brand new co-op horror game where you “get famous or die trying,” andit’s 100% free for its first 24 hours. Considering I typically associate April Fools' Day with silly pranks from goofy goobers - and especially since Content Warning was released “in the spirit of celebrating April Fools' Day” - I was pleasantly surprised when I went to download it and found that, indeed, it’s really just free.
Apr. 1, 2024
Ori boss on why the studio's new action RPG isn't $70: "We're not hiring hundreds of people just to create an illusion for shareholders that we're growing"
“And we have a history at Moon of charging a bit less than we probably could” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Rest for the Wicked, the Diablo-esqueaction RPG in the works at Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps studio Moon, won’t be $70. CEO Thomas Mahler says the game’s price point is down to the nature of the team, their shared stance on the rising price of games, and the notable lack of shareholders pawing at the company’s books.
Apr. 1, 2024
The First Omen stars explain how the horror prequel puts a modern spin on the 'period movie'
Exclusive | Bill Nighy and Nell Tiger Free praise director Arkasha Stevenson for refusing to let the film fall into “antique” trappings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Omenmay be set in 1971 but director Arkasha Stevenson was hellbent on the horror movie not having “period attitudes”, say its stars Bill Nighy and Nell Tiger Free. A prequel to Richard Donner’s chilling 1976 classic The Omen, the franchise’s latest installment follows Margaret (Free), a twentysomething novice who moves from the US to Italy to take a job as a teacher at a convent school.
Apr. 1, 2024
Minecraft now has Spider-Man swinging and an entire potato dimension in a very real April Fools update celebrating the survival game's most useless item
The poisonous potato is now the subject of an April Fools update so big it rivals Minecraft’s actual content patches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft’s annual April Fools gag is upon us once again, and this time it’s a celebration of the game’s most useless item that offers so many new features it might as well be a proper new update.
Mar. 31, 2024
Helldivers 2's next Major Order just suffered a lethal setback, and High Command blames "diverted" bugdivers and creekers for the loss
“Victories need to be earnt in order to be meaningful, and victory has not been earned this day.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’songoing Major Order has tasked the community with liberating Tibit before the weekend is done, but the war effort on the Galactic West just suffered a fatal setback and High Command is blaming distracted divers for the loss.
Mar. 31, 2024
Palworld makes the most familiar April Fools joke of them all with a cursed dating sim announcement: "Pals take off their clothes"
Pals and NPCs dress up as high schoolers in Palworld ~ More Than Just Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldborrowed heavily from other games to become the monster-taming giant that it is today, and now, the studio is ripping off the oldest corporate April Fools Day joke in the video game world: pretending to make a dating simulator.
Mar. 31, 2024
The Terraria x Factorio sandbox game dreamed up by automation nerds everywhere finally exists and is off to a great start on Steam
AutoForge has the best of both worlds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AutoForge is the newest indie game on Steam to mash together two hyper-popular ideas, mixing Terraria’s side-scrolling exploration with Factorio’s intense management. Released into early access earlier this week, on March 27, AutoForge casts players as a mechanical golem called Otto who wakes up one day to an abandoned world with all of his ancient masters missing.
Mar. 31, 2024
This dark fantasy Metroidvania hooked me in 30 seconds, and some other people too since it's 285% Kickstarter funded after 3 days
Eden’s Guardian is pushing all the right buttons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eden’s Guardian is an upcoming Metroidvania that immediately had me hooked with its hand-drawn pixel art and teleporting action, but it seems I wasn’t alone, as its Kickstarter campaign has been smashing its funding goals. “In ancient times, the Guardians ruled the world, but as generations passed, their power waned,” the game’sKickstartercampaign explains.
Mar. 30, 2024
Bandai Namco shadow-dropped a wildly popular free game about a Pomeranian tearing it up, and it's now one of its best-rated Steam releases ever
Doronko Wanko joins two other freebies from Bamco’s incubation team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bandai Namcohas stealthily released a new freebie about a Pomeranian making an absolute mess, and it’s surprisingly one of the publisher’s best-rated Steam games ever. Doronko Wanko shadow-dropped onto the digital storefront earlier this week on March 26, tasking us all to become the “cute, innocent Pomeranian” who needs to “make your master’s home messy and dirty.
Mar. 30, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 goes all-in on the open-world RPG design trick that made me fall in love with Skyrim and Fallout: New Vegas
Opinion| Fast-travel isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I had a nickel for each time a Bethesda-owned RPG sent me bouncing around a handful of close-knit settlements before sending me to the other side of the map, I’d have two nickels.Skyrim’s journey to Riften andFallout: New Vegas' hike from Nipton to its titular city remain, to my mind, significant parts of how these two games were able to gain such an enduring hold on the genre.
Mar. 30, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth actor says Cloud's most infamous line was "was so drilled into me for the first like 3 months"
Two words with scary staying power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cody Christian, the voice behind Cloud Strife inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand Remake, has said the character’s most-memed and infamous line was “drilled” into his brain for three months. Cloud begins in much the same way as other old-schoolJRPGprotagonists. He’s initially edgy, moody, brooding, quiet, too cool to care about the planet.
Mar. 30, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Quasar Cannon Stratagem is a hit, and you can tell players truly love it because they're already begging Arrowhead not to nerf it
Weapons don’t get much more democratic than this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2grunts can now call down the Quasar CannonStratagem, a heavy laser that’s tailor-made for spreading democracy. The cannon is actually so efficient, that some helldivers are already begging developer Arrowhead Studios not to nerf it. The Quasar Cannon is the co-op shooter’s newest heavy weapon that unlocks at Level 18 and costs 7,500 requisition points.
Mar. 30, 2024
Struggling with the Stellar Blade demo? Its developer has a suggestion: try turning on your TV's game mode
A quick fix for the demo’s clunkiness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade demo is here and the action RPG’s developer has one simple bit of advice for those struggling to slash through the playable teaser: turn on your TV’s game mode. Stellar Blade is the upcoming PS5 slash ‘em up that’s sometimes just referred to as"Korean Nier,“thanks to the game’s twirling combat and provocative character designs.
Mar. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Vincent didn't know he was voicing the JRPG's fan-favorite antihero until he was in the studio: "It kind of broke me in a beautiful way"
Watch Matthew Mercer learn he would be the voice of Vincent Valentine in real time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Vincent Valentine actor Matthew Mercer has revealed the role was sprung on him as a last-minute surprise becauseSquare Enixknew how much he wanted the part. During the fourth episode of Square Enix’s ‘Voicing Icons’YouTubevideo series, Mercer explained just how big a fan of Final Fantasy 7 he is and was going into the role, and how he learned the news that he’d be voicing Vincent.
Mar. 29, 2024
32 must-see samurai movies for Ghost of Tsushima fans
Jin Sakai’s sword cuts deep, and so do these classic movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set in 1274, players take control of the character Jin Sakai (portrayed by actor Daisuke Tsuji), the proud son of Clan Sakai who stands alone after an invading Mongol fleet decimates Sakai’s forces. Left for dead, Jin Sakai retrains in a new form of guerilla combat and adopts a new shadowy moniker, “The Ghost,” whilst assembling a team of allies to help him exact revenge and protect Japan from its invaders.
Mar. 29, 2024
A sequel to bloody hide-and-seek horror-comedy Ready or Not is reportedly in the works from Insidious director
Ready or Not is coming back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ready or Not, directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, follows Grace as she is hunted down by her husband’s family in a deadly game of hide-and-seek that takes place on their wedding night. The family has made some kind of messed up deal with the devil – and it’s possible that, even though she got away and burned the entire house down, the second installment may delve more into this backstory.
Mar. 29, 2024
After 11,130 attempts, legendary Pokemon Nuzlocker fails their quest for 7 "broken" Pokemon but still finishes one of the JRPG series' hardest challenges to date
Pokemon Run & Bun is no joke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A dedicated hardcore Pokemon player has managed to complete what’s arguably one of the most difficult Nuzlocke challenges out there after 11,130 attempts, all while wrestling with a run-destroying spreadsheet and a deep desire for a ‘perfect run.’ In case you were unfamiliar, Nuzlocke challenges are one of the most popular ways to play through the Pokemon series if you’re looking to increase its difficulty level.
Mar. 29, 2024
After 22 years, it might finally be time to connect your GameCube online
16-player Twilight Princess, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The crux of this is a new, open-source device called ETH2GC from a developer called webhdx, which plugs into the GameCube’s original serial port and lets you connect to a broadband network through ethernet. It only works through the homebrew application Swiss, but otherwise serves as a perfect replacement for the original Broadband Adapter, which is growing fairly pricey on the secondhand market.
Mar. 29, 2024
After 39 years, Nintendo's legendary composer put his voice in Super Mario Bros Wonder when his idea for a "live-action" Mario with "human proportions" was rejected
I can’t decide if I’m relieved or disappointed we didn’t get human Mario When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Koji Kondo joined Nintendo in 1984 and ended up composing basically every memorable theme from the Mario or Zelda series. The legendary composer had a particularly wild idea for a stage effect in last year’sSuper Mario Bros Wonder, and while that idea was rejected, it did end up giving Kondo the opportunity to bring his voice to the game.
Mar. 29, 2024
After Baldur's Gate 3's unexpected success, Larian boss says the studio is "good for quite a number of years"
No layoffs or concerns in the studio’s immediate future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With layoffs and studio shutdowns becoming an almost weekly occurrence in the video game world, Larian Studios' CEO comfortably claims the developer is “good for quite a number of years.” “We built multiple failback positions in case it was going to go wrong - before we started doing this,” Vincke explains.
Mar. 29, 2024
After Breath of the Wild got a sick motorbike, I need this ingenious hoverboard as Tears of the Kingdom DLC immediately
You can make it yourself as well, but doing so requires glitches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdommechanics have already produced some ingenious machines to traverse the world, bash beasts, andtorture Koroks. But the most impressive creation I’ve seen so far is a surprisingly simple hoverboard that I’d love to see added to the game as DLC.
Mar. 29, 2024
After making Final Fantasy 14 more accessible to solo RPG fans, Yoshi-P wants an even more "fulfilling" MMO experience with better "refined" multiplayer
The next 10 years could be good indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has looked to the next 10 years of the MMO, teasing what plenty of the community wants to see. Yoshida’s PAX talk earlier this week offered insight into where the MMO has been and where it’s going next.
Mar. 29, 2024
CD Projekt exec says the house of Witcher and Cyberpunk doesn't see a place for microtransactions in single-player games
They might show up in the studio’s multiplayer games, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a lot ofupcoming CD Projekt Red games, and if you’re worried that the studio might change its ways and go all-in on microtransactions in a fit of capitalism, don’t worry. The studio says it doesn’t see a place for microtransactions in single-player games - only multiplayer titles.
Mar. 29, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 quest lead says CDPR has explored AI generation, but bots just can't compare to writers: "The gap in quality, specifically, is huge"
There’s still a “gigantic, really long way to go” before AI-generated characters are as good as the real thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077 quest lead Pawel Sasko has revealedCD Projekt Redhas experimented with AI generation, but he reckons it’ll still be a very, very long time before the tech can compete with human-created characters. In an interview with Aftermath(thanks,PC Gamer), Sasko confirmed what isn’t entirely surprising: CDPR has done some R&D on AI generation.
Mar. 29, 2024
Dev on my most-anticipated open-world game talks about the exact things I was hoping for: roguelike build-crafting and cool hoverboards in Hyper Light Breaker
Hyper Light Breaker is the latest from the Hyper Light Drifter and Solar Ash studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Don’t forget your passive abilities,” Bullock says, sharing tips for new players. “In this demo, use the colors to kind of match those up. Those will help. The designers kind of color-coded them to get more synergistic builds. It does offer depth though.
Mar. 29, 2024
Elden Ring's DLC can only be reached from a very specific late game location – 13 years later, is this signature FromSoftware access method still practical?
Opinion | Accessing added content has never been straightforward in FromSoftware’s esteemed action RPGs, but is this a good or a bad thing? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited and much-anticipatedElden RingDLC is almost upon us,finallygiving usthe Miquella expansion we’ve wanted all along. As you might already know, the first official slice of added content to befall the Lands Between can only be accessed via Mohgwyn Palace, a spot that can be quite tricky to get to – which means if you’ve beaten the Elden Beast and have ventured into New Game+ (or beyond), you’ll need to get yourself back to this very specific late game location between now and June 20, when the DLC arrives.
Mar. 29, 2024
FC 24 Golazo guide with new cards for Cruyff, Crouch and Cafu
Plus see all Robin van Persie objectives in your FC 24 Golazo guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Golazo promo is done, but there’s still time to pick up cards on the transfer market. They’re worth hunting down too, as thisEA Sports FC 24campaign focussed on the stars of yesteryear. Both Icons and Heroes got fresh items, based on their past goalscoring exploits.
Mar. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's animators "really didn't think" Tetsuya Nomura would approve Red XIII's ridiculous chocobo-riding pose, but "he said that's the one"
“It was a must for him to hold the reins in his hands” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All the party members inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcan ride chocobos, and that includes Red XIII despite his leonine appearance. The pose he adopts on chocoback is pretty ridiculous, and nobody was more surprised than the game’s animators that creative director Tetsuya Nomura gave it the stamp of approval.
Mar. 29, 2024
Starfield and Baldur's Gate 3 actors say their games are "easily" better-written than many TV shows and films they've worked on
Lae’zel actor Devora Wilde compares the small screen to video games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actors fromStarfieldandBaldur’s Gate 3have said their games “easily” have better writing than some television shows and films they’ve worked on. Devora Wilde - the voice and performance capture artist behind Baldur’s Gate 3’s Lae’zel - recently appeared on the cooking showThe Geek Recipes, where she discussed her transition from the silver screen into the world of video games.
Mar. 29, 2024
First big Dragon's Dogma 2 patch notes add some RPG essentials players have wanted since launch: a new game option, graphics toggles for motion blur, and more
No need to delete your save before staring a new one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first major Dragon’s Dogma 2 patch has added some essential RPG features, such as the option to actually begin a new game and toggles for motion blur. PublisherCapcom’s (almost unreadable)patch notesdetail all the changes added to the game on PS5 and Steam, with the update planned to come to Xbox Series X|S consoles in “the next few days.
Mar. 29, 2024
Godzilla x Kong post-credits scenes: does the MonsterVerse sequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits roll on New Empire? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empirehas finally arrived on the big screen much to the excitement of fans who have been looking forward to another monster mash. This latest instalment in the MonsterVerse sees the two beloved kajius team up to take on new villain the Skar King, following their battle in previous instalmentGodzilla vs.
Mar. 29, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: Every kaiju, titan, and creature in the MonsterVerse sequel
The key players in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latest installment in the MonsterVerse saga, has finally arrived on the big screen – and it’s here with a bang. After the explosive battle at the end ofGodzilla vs Kong, the mighty pair are being kept apart for their own good, until a new threat means they may have no choice but to put their differences aside and fight together.
Mar. 29, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire ending explained: your biggest questions answered
All your questions answered on the latest MonsterVerse movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGodzilla x Kong: The New Empireending is pretty action-packed, meaning you might leave the theater with more questions than answers about what goes down between the battling kaiju. The new movie sees Kong and Godzilla go up against a dangerous new enemy named the Skar King.
Mar. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs got a letter from Alan Wake himself, and it's great: "Their righteous crusade had spread like wildfire, gained thousands, millions of followers"
Alan Wake is a fan, now let’s get him on the frontlines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios recentlyreceived a gift packagefromAlan Wake 2and Control developer Remedy Games, and it came with a letter penned by none other than Alan Wake himself. It’s a fun read, an in-character mix of two game worlds worth of lore, filtered through the persona of one gaming’s most iconic writers, and spliced with the events of today’s industry.
Mar. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 director's "childhood dream" is for the co-op shooter to join the pantheon of PlayStation's biggest IP: "It's crazy that it might be in the future"
Uncharted, God of War, Helldivers? Maybe one day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For most people,Helldivers 2doesn’t immediately come to mind when you think of PlayStation, but Arrowhead CEO and the game’s director, Johan Pilestedt, hopes to change that. Helldivers 2, of course, is a PlayStation console exclusive and will likely stay that way for the foreseeable future, but its developer, Arrowhead Studios, remains independent.
Mar. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2's war on Automatons is going way too well, and new signs point to a major twist from Game Master Joel coming soon
There’s no way the latest Major Order is going to end cleanly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2Major Order has upped the ante in the ongoing fight against the Automatons,sending players to the same sector as Malevelon Creekin a push to destroy a major bot factory. But this order has come amidst a suspiciously quiet moment on the western war front, and I’m more convinced than ever that we’re just in the eye of the storm.
Mar. 29, 2024
18 months into a massive war, MMO devs give the Elite Dangerous community all the tools they need to win - but no instruction manual
It’ll be bad news for the Thargoids - eventually When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Thargoids have been “quite the thorn” in the side of theElite Dangerouscommunity for a long time. So says lead game designer Luke Betterton, who spoke to GamesRadar+ amid the latest development in a conflict that’s been raging for 18 months. Now, developer Frontier is giving players everything they need to turn the Thargoid threat back into space - except the instructions on exactly how to use their new tools.
Mar. 29, 2024
It's time, Helldivers 2 community: Malevelon Creek is a liberation target next to the new Major Order to take out an Automaton factory in Game Master Joel's latest plot
We’re off to storm Tibit to shut down the bots, and the Creek is right next door When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - March 31:Somewhat confusingly, Malevelon Creek appears to have been an unrelated side dish to the new major order itself, which focused on a separate chain of planets physically but not mechanically attached to the Creek.
Mar. 29, 2024
James Wan's Stephen King movie adds Elijah Wood, Marvel, and Schitt's Creek actors to cast
The Monkey, directed by Osgood Perkins, has wrapped production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full cast list for The Monkey, a new Stephen King adaptation from James Wan’s Atomic Monster studio, has been revealed. PerDeadline, Theo James is joined by Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk), Elijah Wood (The Toxic Avenger), Colin O’Brien (Wonka), Rohan Campbell (Halloween Ends), Sarah Levy (Schitt’s Creek), and Christian Convery (Sweet Tooth).
Mar. 29, 2024
Microsoft pays tribute to Akira Toriyama with new background featuring the Dragon Ball creator's designs from cult classic Xbox 360 JRPG Blue Dragon
“Honoring a true legend” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 17 years ago, Akira Toriyama provided art for the cult classic Xbox 360 JRPG Blue Dragon, and after the Dragon Ball creator’s death,Microsoftis paying tribute with a piece of dynamic background art for modern Xbox consoles. “Honoring a true legend,” the official Xbox account says onTwitter. “We’ve added a new dynamic dashboard background featuring Xbox 360’s Blue Dragon, with art and character designs by Akira Toriyama.
Mar. 29, 2024
One of this year's weirdest movies featuring The Bear and Saltburn stars is actually an unconventional but evocative coming-of-age story
Big Screen Spotlight | The Sweet East is a surreal, satirical road movie – and a surprisingly resonant coming-of-age narrative When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are two key things about your teenage years (from my own experience, at least): none of it really makes sense, and none of it really matters. These are also two key things to bear in mind when you buckle in for new surreal satire The Sweet East.
Mar. 29, 2024
Stardew Valley 1.6 Easter egg adds a fantastic nod to one of the farming sim's strangest glitches – which could transform stairs into underwear
Mayor Lewis isn’t going to be happy about this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley1.6 is jam-packed with new content to delve into and fresh secrets to discover, and one of the best ones is seemingly a direct reference to one of the glitches removed in the very same update. The glitch in question was an unusual one.
Mar. 29, 2024
I need everyone to see angry Hugh Grant in a Tony the Tiger costume in the first trailer for Jerry Seinfeld's Pop-Tarts movie
That’s also, uh, Bill Burr as John F. Kennedy Jr. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Unfrosted: The Pop-Tarts is here – and we don’t even know where to start. The film, which marks Jerry Seinfeld’s feature film directorial debut, sees Kellogg’s and Post Cereal compete to see who can produce a shelf-safe revolutionary breakfast pastry circa 1963.
Mar. 29, 2024
The truth behind one of Baldur's Gate 3's most hotly-debated lines might have been found lurking in a 28-year-old D&D source book
“A handsome younger man,” huh? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The answer to one of the most hotly-debated lines inBaldur’s Gate 3might have been found lurking in a decades-old D&D source book. This article contains late-game spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3. If you’ve made it to the end of Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll have met Enver Gortash.
Mar. 29, 2024
There's an official X-Men '97 comic that answers a bunch of questions and fills in the gaps with the classic animated series
See what went down between the original X-Men: The Animated Series and X-Men ‘97 in a comic that bridges the gap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97 is now three episodes deep onDisneyPlus, and so far it’shitting the markfor fans while also packing intons of references to comics and the classic X-Men animated series. But with only one episode dropping each week (no binge watching just yet), you may find yourself craving more of the ’90s X-Men revival vibes.
Mar. 29, 2024
This pixel pirate platformer has some of the coolest movement I've seen this year, and a dash of Dig Dug
Indie Spotlight | Pepper Grinder is a colorful, fluid platformer packed with treasure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a new nemesis and it’s a bug-like creature with a horn, firing shots at me on the back of a giant orange beetle. This is the first boss battle in the pixelated platformer Pepper Grinder from developer Ahr Ech, which sees me use a powerful drill to carve through pockets of the landscape and take out enemies.
Mar. 29, 2024
Twisted Metal star Anthony Mackie says making Marvel movies "is completely different" because it’s a "controlled environment"
Twisted Metal season 2 is in the works, with Captain America 4 out next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anthony Mackie is no stranger to working with IP, but the actor says working with comic book source material is an entirely different world. “I would say the Marvel thing is completely different, just because it’s such a space of controlled entertainment.
Mar. 29, 2024
When will Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire be on streaming?
The new MonsterVerse movie is now available to watch at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie sees Dr. Ilene Andrews, her adopted daughter Jia, conspiracy theorist Bernie, and an old friend, Trapper, as they venture to Hollow Earth to investigate a mysterious signal. And, of course, our favorite kaiju still have a bone to pick with each other, despite being separated for their own good…
Mar. 29, 2024
While Hollow Knight hopefuls wait for Silksong, another modern Metroidvania classic gears up for its second massive expansion
Rain World announces a second moody DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metroidvania hit Rain World is getting a second major expansion with brand-new areas and another playable slugcat. Developer Videocult announced the Rain World: The Watcher DLC with a short and mysterious teaser trailer that shows the titular slugcat emerging from the shadows. The announcementblog postmentions that the “fourth slugcat of Rain World has not been forgotten, their time is coming” - fueling fan theories that the elusive Nightcat is front and center here.
Mar. 29, 2024
X-Men '97 proves Marvel Studios should totally embrace the '90s X-Men aesthetic in the MCU
Opinion|Give us the classic superhero X-Men of our dreams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By all appearances,X-Men ‘97 is a big hit, both with fans and critics alike, managing to walk the razor’s edge of appealing to the nostalgia of adults who grew up on X-Men: The Animated Series as well as fans who are just coming to the X-Men now.
Mar. 28, 2024
Action-RPG standout Stellar Blade might get a sequel if there's demand, director teases
A sequel could potentially reveal more about Eve and her allies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s director isn’t shying away from a potential sequel - and says the action-RPG might well get one if there’s a demand for it. In a new interview withFamitsu, Stellar Blade director and Shift Up studio CEO Hyung-Tae Kim spoke about a potential follow-up to the upcoming game.
Mar. 28, 2024
10,000 Among Us players are using an outdated version from 2.5 years ago, and the devs are begging them to update
Innersloth is just as confused as you are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This was the update that also let imposters take on the appearance of killed players, really throwing a spanner in the works of the best-laid plans. Ghosts of crewmates could also become guardian angels, and temporarily protect living players from being killed by the imposter.
Mar. 28, 2024
A mysterious new DC superhero team comic including Batgirl is on the way - but which team will it feature?
Artist Travis Mercer has been posting character designs to Twitter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Artist Travis Mercer has been sharing some character designs intended for a mysterious new DC superhero book on his personal Twitter account. In a series of posts that started last week and concluded yesterday, the artist has been offering a sneak peek at an as-yet-untitled new project set to feature a roster of younger heroes, includingBatgirl Stephanie Brown, Thunderheart, Surge, Fairplay, Quiz Kid, and Animal Girl.
Mar. 28, 2024
"You're an idiot," Baldur's Gate 3 boss says of studios firing critical technical artists, and "anyway, we're hiring them to come work for us"
“They can define so many things and they know your games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Swen Vincke, head of Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian,has been vocal about the ongoing wave of layoffs in the games industry, and reckons that cuts affecting critical departments and senior developers are especially shortsighted. In a new interview withEurogamer, Vincke comments on how studios can hold onto the institutional knowledge that senior developers contribute, jokingly (and also not at all jokingly) asserting that “not firing them” is one straightforward route.
Mar. 28, 2024
After 21 years, the iconic Halo parody Red vs Blue ends with one last movie alongside the death of Rooster Teeth
A four-year hiatus ends alongside the entire series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rooster Teeth is getting shut down by parent company Warner Bros. this year, but not before the studio sends off arguably its most beloved production, the Halo parody series Red vs. Blue, with one last movie. Red vs. Blue: Restoration is set to launch on May 7 as an 87-minute film available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV,GooglePlay, Vudu, “and more” digital distributors at a price of $14.
Mar. 28, 2024
After 25 years, God of War and Star Wars Jedi veteran says his new studio is a chance to make "something original to us"
Interview | In conversation with Star Wars Jedi Survivor director Stig Asmussen on forming the new Giant Skull studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We have arrived. You have questions. Let’s begin”. These are the words that will greet you if you visit theofficial websitefor Giant Skull, the new AAA studio led by formerStar Wars Jedi: Fallen Orderand Survivor director Stig Asmussen.
Mar. 28, 2024
All of the GTA 6 cars we know about so far
We’ve identified plenty of GTA 6 cars from the initial trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6 cars in the first trailer The trailer opens with a wide shot of a highway, and although it’s quite zoomed out we can make out some of the larger vehicles. Then we have a beach scene, and although this isn’t the typical location you’d expect to find GTA 6 cars there is one amongst the crowd in the background.
Mar. 28, 2024
Anime and manga strongarm their way into the Oxford dictionary as 'Isekai' and 'Mangaka' become official English words
All according to Keikaku When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. English-speaking manga and anime enjoyers just received a powerful dose of validation, as two words inextricably linked to the scene have just made their way into the language’s main historical dictionary. Earlier this week, Oxford University Pressannouncedthat 23 new Japanese words had been added to the 500 or so loanwords that already feature in the Oxford English Dictionary.
Mar. 28, 2024
Anime fans have voted for the manga adaptations they most want to see – and 100,000 people can’t be wrong
Anime Japan’s list has featured multiple big names in the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The results are in for Anime Japan’s annual vote on the manga fans want to see animated – and the next big thing could be lurking in the top 10. As perAnime Japan’s official site(H/TComicBook.com), over 100,000 eventgoers cast their vote in the poll.
Mar. 28, 2024
Beloved indie developers behind 2018 smash hit Celeste confirm their next game is delayed: "This game ain't coming out in 2024"
Extremely OK Games is still “making progress” on Earthblade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an ideal world, Extremely OK Games wanted to announce a firm release date for Earthblade around this time, “but it just isn’t in the cards,” Thorson writes. As disappointing as this news is, there is a silver lining: “The good news is that the game is not stagnant, we are still making progress and we’re still excited to work on it.
Mar. 28, 2024
Borderlands 4 is in "active development" and is just one of "numerous projects" Take-Two plans to release with Gearbox
Gearbox joins Rockstar and 2K at Take-Two Interactive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GearboxEntertainment has revealed thatBorderlands 4is in “active development,” and is but one of several projects the developer plans to release with new owner Take-Two. A press releasereveals that Take-Two Interactive - publisher of games from Rockstar, 2K, Private Division, and more - is in the process of acquiring Gearbox Entertainment after buying it from Embracer, who sold it for$460 million after acquiring it for $1.
Mar. 28, 2024
Capcom wants to know how much you’d pay for Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC - and it sounds like more than just new microtransactions
Could this be an indication of things to come? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 DLC might be in the works atCapcom, as the publisher has asked players what they would theoretically pay for new content. Capcom just published anonline surveyfor anyone to take. The survey is pretty in-depth, asking players for information on which platforms they own Dragon’s Dogma 2 on, why they purchased the game, whether they’ve hired an ‘Official Pawn,’ but most crucially how much they’d pay for DLC, and what they want from DLC.
Mar. 28, 2024
Child's Play writer confirms he's working on a new Chucky movie
Don Mancini, who created the long-running franchise way back in the ’80s, confirmed the news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Everyone’s asking me that question! So,myquestion is, ‘Do you want him to go to space?’ Do you personally want him to go?” he askedScreen Rantin February. “If there’s enough of a demand for that, eventually – I don’t know how quickly – I have an idea for that.
Mar. 28, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 4 PTR patch notes are here, they're 10,000 words long, and they bring game-changing news for controller players
The Season 4 PTR is coming, with a welcome change to improve controller “parity with mouse and keyboard play” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDiablo 4 Season 4full PTR patch notes are here, and among so, so many changes, updates, new systems, and adjustments, one particular change is designed to improve controller play parity with mouse and keyboard.
Mar. 28, 2024
Doctor Strange's D&D-esque adventure adds a fire breathing dragon to its dungeon
Doctor Strange and his pals face down a full-on fire breathing dragon in the next session of their cursed RPG adventure in Doctor Strange #14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Strange and his latest team of Secret Defenders (or should we call them “party” of Secret Defenders) are currently trapped in a magical, Jumanji-esque RPG manual that has manifested its fantasy land in New York City, all under the control of Strange’s archenemy Baron Mordo.
Mar. 28, 2024
Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama's last contribution to the manga was a drawing of Piccolo waving goodbye, and fans couldn't have asked for a better send-off
It’s included in the latest issue of Dragon Ball Super When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the page, Goku, Gohan, and Piccolo arrive to collect Pan, Goku’s young granddaughter from kindergarten. As they walk away, Piccolo turns and offers a friendly wave that appears to be to the reader. As several posters have pointed out it feels, touchingly, like a farewell from Akira Toriyama himself.
Mar. 28, 2024
Embracer sells Borderlands studio Gearbox for $460 million after acquiring it for $1.3 billion just 3 years ago
Embracer retains Gearbox’s publishing arm, however When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group has sold Borderlands developerGearboxfor $460 million USD, after acquiring the developer for roughly $1.3 billion just over three years ago. Earlier today, Embracer Groupannouncedit had completed the sale of Borderlands studio Gearbox Entertainment for $460 million USD to Take-Two Interactive. The deal includes the sale of Gearbox’s Austin, Texas and Quebec, Montreal studios, as well as the franchise rights to the Borderlands, Tiny Tina, Homeworld, Risk of Rain, and Duke Nukem series.
Mar. 28, 2024
First trailer for season 2 of controversial horror TV show looks like Paranormal Activity meets Jordan Peele's Us
Strap in, because Them: The Scare looks just as disturbing as season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Them: The Scare, the second season of Prime Video’s anthology series Them, is finally here, and it looks even creepier than the original. In the trailer, we see a female detective called to a disturbing murder scene where a mangled body is found stuffed into a cupboard.
Mar. 28, 2024
Florence Pugh gives us the best look behind the scenes of a Marvel set in years – and reveals a bizarre title change
Thunderbolts is now Thunderbolts* When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thunderbolts star Florence Pugh has broken from years of tight-lipped Marvel tradition by giving what amounts to a guided tour behind the scenes of the new Marvel movie. Pugh’s post on Instagram, which you can see below, features everything from Yelena’s suit reveal to a powwow with director Jake Schreier.
Mar. 28, 2024
Game devs praise Dragon's Dogma 2's insta-kill arrow, which saves the game when you use it: "Might be the funniest game design candy I've seen in a AAA video game in a long time"
“The designer I’m not brave enough to be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Benson’s tweet was quickly picked up by other game devs, their gobs smacked and gasts flabbered. “This is game design, to me,“saidJason Grinblat of legendary roguelike Caves of Qud. “Incredible. Flawless,“addedRami Ismail of Nuclear Throne and Luftrausers studio Vlambeer. “The designer I’m not brave enough to be,“saidScott Bradford, lead narrative designer on Skate (which you may know asSkate 4).
Mar. 28, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director names his favorite Godzilla movie and shares his thoughts on the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One
Exclusive | The New Empire’s Adam Wingard shares the love for the Showa era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, director Adam Wingard - who previously helmedGodzilla vs. Kong- wears his love of monster movies on his sleeve. Really leaning into the VFX andforegrounding the monsters more than they ever have beenin the MonsterVerse series, Wingard’s warmth towards these fantastic beasts is clear to see, as the giant ape and radioactive lizard join forces to take on the fearsome Skar King.
Mar. 28, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire review - "A fun, neon rumble in the jungle"
Despite a sluggish set-up, Godzilla x Kong does what it says on the tin. A neon rumble in the jungle that’s fun while it lasts, but easy to forget when it’s over. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Wingard’s film picks up after the destruction of Mechagodzilla and Kong’s departure to the subterranean Hollow Earth, leaving Godzilla battling city-stomping enemies on the surface.
Mar. 28, 2024
Green Rain in Stardew Valley explained
The heavens open and green rain descends upon Stardew Valley, but what does it do? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The green rain in Stardew Valley is a weird and wonderful weather phenomenon that descends upon the game world - but don’t worry about its ominous appearance, it’s actually a great thing. You can use green rain to your advantage, if you’re prepared for the rare occurrence.
Mar. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 brought to its knees by snow, as devs tell players to stop having game-crashing snowball fights
“We advise against snowball throwing!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s developer has had to warn players off snowball fights, after the game has begun crashing following the friendly fights. Yes, if you didn’t already know, you can have snowball fights while saving the galaxy from bugs and robot soldiers in Helldivers 2. The feature has actually existed in Arrowhead’s shooter for a while now, but it’s understandably gone under the radar what with the ongoing Galactic War.
Mar. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 daredevil flattens a Hulk, tanks a Rocket Devastator, shrugs off a punch from another Hulk, bombs 2 factories, somehow lives: "They aren't letting me die"
How in the name of Super Earth did they survive? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2player has somehow survived robot Vietnam to emerge alive after taking out a Hulk, a Rocket Destroyer, and two Automaton Factories. Helldivers 2’s Malevelon Creek was rightly dubbed “robot Vietnam” for the brutal gauntlet of unceasing attacks it would put players through, but one Super Earth soldier has fought through a gauntlet that makes robot Vietnam look like a walk in the park.
Mar. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 Discord server called "automatons" for promoting boosting, owner says "no one" used the deal: "We, like you, understand there is no point power leveling in this game"
Boosting rears its head once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A popular Helldivers 2 community has attracted the ire of its fellow democracy enthusiasts for promoting a boosting service, prompting the Discord server owner to say that, to their knowledge, “no one used the code” anyway and that’s in line with what they expected. Earlier this week, a fan-run Helldivers 2 LFG community on Discord revealed it was partnering with a boosting service called BlazingBoost.
Mar. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 probably wouldn't exist without Nintendo as its director says the Mario maker is "the reason why I became a game dev"
You can thank Mario, Zelda, and Kirby for your democracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like so many of us, it seems some ofHelldivers 2director Johan Pilestedt’s most formative gaming memories are of early Nintendo games. In fact, Helldivers 2 probably wouldn’t exist without Nintendo, as the Arrowhead Studios CEO has revealed the house of Mario is the reason he got into game development.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to change appearance in Dragon's Dogma 2 for you and your Pawn
You can modify the appearances of your Arisen character and your main Pawn in Dragon’s Dogma 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To change your appearance in Dragon’s Dogma 2, or alter your Pawn’s appearance, you need to go to a special shop called a Barberie and use single-use items to have your appearance tweaked. There are elements like hair and makeup you can adjust for gold - a lot of gold, admittedly - but actual plastic surgery inDragon’s Dogma 2will require a special book.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to find moss in Stardew Valley
Acquire Stardew Valley moss to help with some special crafting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley Moss doesn’t sound like something you’d get excited about, but as a crafting material it opens doors for lots of new recipes. So, you may find yourself asking where do I get it and what do I use it for? Well, It’s a green little blob with a whole lot of uses.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to get all trinkets in Stardew Valley
Head to the mines to discover all the wonderful trinkets in Stardew Valley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding every Stardew Vally trinket is quite the side quest. These special relics introduced in the 1.6 update provide special buffs when equipped, largely relating to combat and fighting in the mines and beyond. With such benefits on offer, we’re not surprised to see you here in our guide to acquiring all the trinkets in Stardew Valley.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to get sea jelly in Stardew Valley
The rare Stardew Valley sea jelly will require some skill to catch, and a fair amount of luck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stardew Valley sea jelly is a special item that was added as part of the 1.6 update, but getting hold of this rare sea jelly can prove rather tricky. Luckily, we’ve put together some tips and tricks to secure thisStardew Valleyitem and find out what it’s useful for.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to get the Mystic Spearhand vocation in Dragon's Dogma 2
The Mystic Spearhand is unlocked from Sigurd, after fighting a dragon in Melve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Mystic Spearhand vocation is an advanced class players unlock through a specific character - Sigurd - later on, and mixes a combination of sweeping melee attacks and quick blasts of magic. Considered one of the more complexDragon’s Dogma 2 vocations, the Mystic Spearhand is actually limited to the Arisen only - meaning that your Pawns won’t be able to try it out.
Mar. 28, 2024
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 3 horror movie confirmed, after second film debuted to a surprise perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
Winnie is coming back for more blood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey is on the way. A threequel is in the works, and it will feature even more Pooh-verse characters. According toVariety, the third film is set to have a bigger budget than the original and sequel. Other characters set to be given a twisted spin include Rabbit, the woozles, and the heffalumps.
Mar. 28, 2024
Kristen Stewart says she’d “never” star in a Marvel movie – unless one director asks her to
“It sounds like a f**king nightmare” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kristen Stewart has no interest in doing a Marvel movie…unless one director asks her to. “I will likely never do a Marvel movie,” Stewart told theNot Skinny But Not Fat podcast. “If Greta Gerwig asked ask me to do a Marvel movie…then I would do it.” It’s pretty common now for an A-lister to take on a Marvel role: Harrison Ford, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, and even Harry Styles are among the big list names that have signed on to Marvel movies (Although Styles' further involvement is still in limbo).
Mar. 28, 2024
Larian boss clarifies comments about the studio's next game: "I think scope wise, Baldur's Gate 3 is probably already good enough"
“We have two games that we want to make” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Swen Vincke, head ofBaldur’s Gate 3developer Larian Studios, isdreaming about a “very big RPG that will dwarf them all,“but he wants to make sure there are a few things you know about it. If you missed Vincke’s original quote, he said that Baldur’s Gate 3 “was part of a larger plan that I have towards what I call the very big RPG that will dwarf them all.
Mar. 28, 2024
Legendary strategy studio responsible for Company of Heroes and Age of Empires 4 goes independent as Sega cuts 240 jobs across 3 developers
Relic Entertainment is going solo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segahas sold legendary strategy developer Relic Entertainment, and has also laid off 240 developers across three of its studios. As reported byGamesIndustry.biz, Sega has sold the studio responsible for some of the best strategy games of the last two decades, including Age of Empires 4 and the Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War series.
Mar. 28, 2024
MLB The Show's opening day update broke the game so bad it sent entire teams to horrific big head mode: "This is the funniest thing I've ever experienced"
“I feel like I have DK mode on in GoldenEye” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MLB: The Show 24 just got its update for the opening day of baseball season, and the patch briefly broke the game so bad that entire teams got shuffled into big head mode. Game Update 3 launched for The Show 24 this morning, and was largely intended to implement a handful of bug fixes and balance tweaks, which are detailed over on theofficial site.
Mar. 28, 2024
New trailer for A24 spy comedy from Oldboy director features more of Robert Downey Jr.'s eccentric villain characters
Things are about to get…funky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The Sympathizer has been released – and we’re so ready. Created by Oldboy director Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar, the miniseries marks the first adaptation of Viet Thanh Nguyen’s best-selling and Pulitzer-prize winning novel of the same name. Hoa Xuande plays the Captain, a North Vietnam spy who takes up residency in the South Vietnam army.
Mar. 28, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super review: “the 4K GPU most players should opt for”
Armed with a cheaper price tag and higher specs, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super redeems the green team’s previous 80-series sins. While the performance bump provided by the refresh isn’t revolutionary, its ability to boost fps even slightly higher than the original solidifies the GPU’s place as one of the best graphics cards for high end builds. New cheaper price Great 4K performance Ever improving DLSS abilities Still pretty pricey
Mar. 28, 2024
Patriotic Helldivers 2 reporter determined to outsmart Game Master Joel has created a dedicated archive documenting all the twists and turns in the Galactic War
Never miss out on a snippet of lore again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The constant battle to spread Managed Democracy inHelldivers 2can be hard to keep up with at times. While the ever-evolving fight and story is a huge part of what makes Arrowhead’s third-person shooter so damn good, I’m sure many of us would be hard-pressed to recall exactly what happened on each planet every day.
Mar. 28, 2024
Star Trek legend calls his Strange New Worlds season 3 murder-mystery “the best episode of television I’ve ever done"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek actor and director Jonathan Frakes has some high praise for Strange New Worlds season 3. “[It’s] the best episode of television I’ve ever done,” Frakes toldVariety, referring to a Hollywood murder-mystery episode he directed. The actor-director starred as Captain William Riker in Star Trek: The Next Generation and began directing episodes during the show’s third season.
Mar. 28, 2024
Stellar Blade demo release time – countdown to the PS5 action RPG preview is on
Here’s when the Stellar Blade demo unlocks in your timezone on PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade demo release time for the PS5 is nearly here, so the countdown is on for anyone wanting to try the action RPG before it releases in full next month. As Shift Up director Kim Hyung Tae confirms on thePlayStation Blog, the demo begins at the very start of the game.
Mar. 28, 2024
Steven Spielberg says Dune 2 is one of the greatest sci-fi films ever made
“One of the most brilliant science-fiction films I’ve ever seen.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Steven Spielberg is no stranger to the sci-fi genre, which makes his recent praise for Dune 2 filmmaker Denis Villeneuve even more meaningful, calling the sequel “one of the most brilliant science-fiction films” he has ever seen. Spielberg made the comment during a Q&A in an episode ofThe Director’s Cut Podcastheld at DGA Theater in Los Angeles, which featured Spielberg and Villeneuve talking about Dune: Part Two.
Mar. 28, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn's new movie with great Rotten Tomatoes score gets first trailer that looks like a "gnarlier Aftersun"
The film hits UK and Irish theaters this May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Luna Carmoon’s dazzling and chaotic feature film Hoard has arrived. The pic, written and directed by Carmoon, takes place across two timelines: Young Maria (Lily-Beau Leach) lives with her mum Cynthia (Hayley Squires) in a home that might seem like a hoarder’s den to some – but to them, it’s a fantastical world that serves as a ‘catalog’ of their love.
Mar. 28, 2024
Strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord is my GOTY so far, and I knew it would be from the moment I was up until 1am in a 3-hour battle hopelessly under-leveled
Opinion | Unicorn Overlord is incredibly intense, if you want it to be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unicorn Overlord has hooked me like a fish. Vanillaware’s gorgeous strategy RPG has already eaten over 72 hours of my life, and I’ve only just started liberating the third of five nations, by which I mean I am literally one battle into elf land.
Mar. 28, 2024
Terrifier 3 director teases the most horrific scenes in the franchise to date, and we thought the bleach and salt scene was bad enough
What could Art the Clown possibly be up to now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget the highly disturbing scalping scene fromTerrifier 2, because the director has now confirmed that the third installment in the franchise will include one of the most gruesome scenes yet, and it’s just been filmed. Damien Leone teased the news viaTwitter, writing, “Can honestly say we just filmed one of the most insanely horrific scenes of the Terrifier franchise and you’ll never believe who couldn’t handle it on set… the BTS is hilarious.
Mar. 28, 2024
The fight against Helldivers 2's Automaton horde just got easier: 2 new guns are here, including the long-rumored Heavy Machine Gun
Please also enjoy the Quasar Cannon launcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2just got two new heavy weapons for democratic soldiers to bring to the ongoing fight against the Automatons, spurred by a new Major Order toliberate Troost and head off the bots' “Reclamation.“The LAS-99 Quasar Cannon and MG-206 Heavy Machine Gun are now available “for immediate battlefield distribution,” as developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced via Twitter today.
Mar. 28, 2024
The first Diablo 4 Season 4 patch notes clock in at a novel-length 10,000 words of changes
You’d better get comfortable before reading these When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDiablo 4 Season 4full launch may have beendelayed, but its Public Test Realm release is right around the corner, with its patch notes set to drop very soon. Even though we don’t knowexactlywhat they’re going to contain yet, we do know one thing – they’re going to be absolutely enormous.
Mar. 28, 2024
This "Sekiro-inspired deflection-focused" action game is a gorgeous take on Eastern fantasy and is now just 2 months away
Nine Sols is by the studio behind Devotion and Detention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind Devotion and Detention has finally announced the release date for its Hollow Knight-style platformer, Nine Sols. If you’re unfamiliar, the hand-drawn 2D action-platformer will have players exploring a ‘Taopunk’ (a blend of cyberpunk and Taoism) world as Yi uncovers the mysteries surrounding an ancient alien race and slays the 9 Sols - rulers of the forsaken realm.
Mar. 28, 2024
This new Netflix action movie should immediately be on the radar of Reacher fans
Reacher star Alan Ritchson will lead War Machine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of Reacher season 3, star Alan Ritchson has signed up for a new Netflix action movie. As perDeadline, Ritchson will lead War Machine. Right now, plot details aresuperthin on the ground, with no release date forthcoming, but the outlet has an intriguing synopsis to go alongside the casting news: “In the final 24 hours of the world’s toughest selection process, a team of Army Rangers encounter a threat beyond their imagination.
Mar. 28, 2024
Ultimate Spider-Man #3 finally gives Peter Parker his classic costume in the most adorable way possible
There’s something special about Peter Parker, family man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When the new Ultimate Spider-Man launched, itsfully grown dad version of Peter Parkerdidn’t evenhave his powers yet, let alone his classic costume - just a plain black stealth suit made of Stark tech. But now, in March 27’s Ultimate Spider-Man #3, he finally gets his classic red and blue costume, and its origin in the new Ultimate Universe is as cute as can be.
Mar. 28, 2024
Underdog League of Legends esports scene rocked by massive match-fixing allegations impacting two-thirds of players: "the stench of this will never leave"
All eight teams and 65% of players in the VCS are under investigation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The League of Legends esports scene has been rocked by an alleged match-fixing scandal so large that it has affected every team in a regional league. Last week, organizers of League of Legends' Vietnam Championship Series (VCS)announcedthat matches would be postponed while they investigated participating teams, delaying playoff and final dates.
Mar. 28, 2024
Veteran MMO studio casually reveals Guild Wars 3 is in development, and fans aren't sure how to feel
“Scared to hear it’ll be free to play or something” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guild Wars 3 has quietly been confirmed. Per Korean publicationInven(translated byReddit user Sydius- viaKotaku), NCSoft co-CEO Park Byung-moo recently confirmed the existence of Guild Wars 3 in a rather nonchalant manner during the publisher’s recent shareholder meeting. No additional details, beyond the fact that the game is now in development, were revealed, but the news nonetheless sent shockwaves through the MMO community.
Mar. 28, 2024
How to solve the Sphinx riddles in Dragon's Dogma 2
If you’ve found the Sphinx in Dragon’s Dogma 2, you’ll need to complete their riddles for the “A Game of Wits” quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Sphinx Riddles can be both tricky to solve and annoying to complete, but some offer worthwhile reward chests for your efforts. Many of them require specific items or even NPCs to solve, and many won’t be solvable until you’ve put plenty of hours intoDragon’s Dogma 2, so don’t feel like you need to rush through them.
Mar. 27, 2024
"It's so hot!" – Shadowheart actor finally reaches "the most sapphic scene in Baldur's Gate 3" as she and her real-life partner pray for God's favorite princess and Lae'zel to kiss
“Can we watch it again?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It finally happened – Jennifer English, Shadowheart’s actor inBaldur’s Gate 3, has reached the iconic fight scene between her high half-elf and the Githyanki warrior Lae’zel, which she and her real-life partner have hailed as “the most sapphic scene” in the game. English has been playing through Larian Studios' enormous RPG alongside her partner, Baldur’s Gate 3 performance director Aliona Baranova, for several months now on stream, which has led to a whole load of iconic moments.
Mar. 27, 2024
10 years ago, Final Fantasy 14's hard-fought revival was nearly derailed by an infamous boss who Yoshi-P says made 300,000 defeated players drop the MMO
No one liked Titan’s Extreme brawl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has revealed that Final Fantasy 14’s original Titan fight caused 300,000 players to abandon the MMO. “I remember about 300,000 accounts being wiped out because of it,” Yoshida recalls of Titan’s fight. Yoshida’s comment actually relates to the ‘Extreme’ difficulty level of the Titan fight, in which the boss can chip away at the literal arena around players, causing some of them to fall to their deaths, all while letting rip with the Landslide attack that can similarly push you to your death.
Mar. 27, 2024
32 must-see Western movies for Red Dead Redemption fans
These are the movies that characters like Arthur Morgan and John Marston pay homage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several years afterRockstar Gamesrevolutionized video games with the Grand Theft Auto series – a franchise immersed in contemporary, urban crime – the studio applied its unique craftsmanship for open-world immersion to a completely different era: the American Old West.
Mar. 27, 2024
A highly rated anime show compared to George Orwell's 1984 is returning to screens, lands new trailer and release date
Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture is releasing a lot sooner than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture, the newest season of the popular anime series Code Geass, has been revealed alongside an official release date for its streaming debut - May 10. Set in the same world as the original Code Geass seasons, Code Geass: Rozé of the Recapture follows mercenary brothers Ash, the strong and athletic one, and Rozé, the intelligent and organized one.
Mar. 27, 2024
Aaron Taylor-Johnson gets Pierce Brosnan's seal of approval after James Bond rumors
The former 007 actor thinks Taylor-Johnson has the chops to play Bond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pierce Brosnan has responded torumors that Aaron Taylor-Johnsoncould be thenext James Bond– and the former 007 has given theKick-AssandBullet Trainstar the thumbs up. “I think the man has the chops and the talent and the charisma to play Bond, very much so,” he toldRTÉ Radio 1.
Mar. 27, 2024
After 8 years, No Man's Sky's latest update finally overhauls the last bit of the game that wasn't procedurally-generated
Space stations, Guilds, starship customization, and frigates get big updates in Orbital When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky’s update number 27 is out today, and it sounds like one of the biggest updates for the spacefaring game yet, introducing new and improved space stations, frigate fleets, spaceships, guilds, trading systems, and more. No Man’s Sky: Orbital is going live today, and you can see the announcement trailer for the brand new update just below.
Mar. 27, 2024
After years as an anti-hero, is Harley Quinn about to become a full-on supervillain again?
The Queen of Hearts can have a little mayhem, as a treat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dr Harleen Frances Quinzel is a complicated character - one who has operated on both sides of the law since she was first introduced to the world in Batman: The Animated Series back in 1992. While she started life as a villain, and a lovesick foil for the Joker, she has grown, matured and changed a lot in her 32 years of publication.
Mar. 27, 2024
Amazon is releasing one of the greatest sci-fi movies ever made and other classics for free online
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has made four classic feature films free to stream and download for free. Perhaps the most cult-classic-y of the bunch is The Replacements, a 2000 sports comedy starring Keanu Reeves, Gene Hackman, and Jon Favreau. The sports comedy sees the owner of a Washington football team scramble to find a solution after the entire team goes on strike just before playoff season starts.
Mar. 27, 2024
And just like that, one of the most beloved JRPG series out there gets even harder to play: multiple Tales games have been pulled from the PlayStation Store
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suddenly, a number of beloved JRPGs are no longer available for digital purchase, asBandai Namcohas just delisted a big swath of Tales games from the PlayStation Store. The PS3 and Vita stores have dropped access to a variety of Tales games in recent days. As spotted onReddit, the EU store has dropped Tales of Hearts R, Tales of Graces f, and Tales of Zestiria, and the NA store has dropped Tales of Hearts R and Tales of Xillia 2.
Mar. 27, 2024
As Stellar Blade's demo gets action RPG fans unglued, director says there isn't a photo mode but you can ask for one, which folks will surely be normal about
Expect a lot of demands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade doesn’t have a photo mode, but its developer will consider adding one if fans make enough noise, and we’re sure they will. Speaking toFamitsu, Stellar Blade game director Hyung-Tae Kim reveals that the action-RPG isn’t launching with a photo mode, as the development team is currently busy polishing the game.
Mar. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's merchants complained to Larian again, so the RPG's latest hotfix stops "letting you generate gold" using cheesy exploits
No more black holes at checkout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian is done with Baldur’s Gate 3, with no DLC or sequel planned, but the developer is still working on more epilogue content and regular hotfixes for the mammoth RPG. Its latest patch takes aim at a gaggle of bugs and multiple economy-breaking exploits, preventing clever thieves from effectively duplicating items using the power of containers – again.
Mar. 27, 2024
BioWare "missed our big opportunity to be Steam" and sell The Witcher: "We’re kicking ourselves about it now"
“We beat Valve to market” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BioWareopened its own digital storefront back in the early 2000s, and the legendary RPG studio had even briefly considered selling third-party games on that store - including The Witcher. Part of the hesitance, it seems, was fear about how copyright law would affect digital distribution. “Likewise with Apple’s App Store and the idea of a free-wheeling marketplace for indie games,” Bartel said.
Mar. 27, 2024
Dang, I've waited months to play this open-world blend of Zelda and Studio Ghibli, and now I'm gonna have to wait a few more
Europa has been delayed “probably until summer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Europa, the utterly enchanting open-world indie game that looks like the love child of The Legend of Zelda and Studio Ghibli, has been delayed. In aSteam update, Europa creator Helder Pinto announced the “tough news” that Europa won’t be ready to release in time for its previous April 16 release date.
Mar. 27, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 A Beggar's Tale quest walkthrough and guide
Follow the beggar to learn his schemes for quest A Beggar’s Tale in DD2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 A Beggar’s Tale quest is about handling Albert, a beggar you keep an eye on in Vernworth over the course of several days. However, thisDragon’s Dogma 2quest is a slightly peculiar one in layout, done over the course of a whole in-game day (or even multiple days), and ends with a strange choice about what to do with the Beggar’s Garb and who to give it to.
Mar. 27, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 players denounce stealth missions as "the worst quests in the game" - as they barely seem to require any stealth at all
“I didn’t even realize I needed to disguise myself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2has been out and in players' hands for almost a week now, and it’s fair to say that although itlaunched to incredibly positive critic reviews, certain elements haven’t been received fantastically by the fanbase. The action-RPG was immediately hit withbacklash for its microtransactions, and plenty of people have been leftfrustrated by the deadly Dragonsplague mechanic, too.
Mar. 27, 2024
Eight years after it was announced, Star Trek 4 gets yet another creative shake-up
A new writer boards the Enterprise for Star Trek 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve been burnt a few times already but, yes, it appears Star Trek 4 is aiming to get back on track – thanks to a new creative hire. Now, after years of hold-ups and creative teams coming and going, it appears Star Trek 4 might be moving again.
Mar. 27, 2024
Filled with ideas for what's next, Baldur's Gate 3 developer has "two games that we want to make" and "lots of concepts"
The end of Baldur’s Gate 3 doesn’t mean the end of Larian Studios' big ambitions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofBaldur’s Gate 3may be done with the series and D&D as a whole, but it still has “two games that we want to make” and “lots of concepts” to explore. In an interview withIGN, Larian Studios CEO Swen Vincke talked about the company’s plans, his stance onAI in game development, and much more.
Mar. 27, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Yuffie actor was too good at fake vomiting during recording, told "actually, you need to tone it down - they don’t really like that"
Suzie Yeung was committed to bringing Yuffie’s motion sickness to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice actor who plays Yuffie inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis so good at fake vomiting that during her recording sessions, the team had to tell her to “tone it down.” In an interview with Final Fantasy developerSquare Enix, Suzie Yeung discusses what it was like bringing the ninja to life in the sequel and reflects on a particularly memorable moment during the recording process.
Mar. 27, 2024
First reactions to The Omen prequel say it's religious horror's answer to Star Wars' Rogue One
Critics are loving The First Omen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to The Omen prequel The First Omen are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive… and feature interesting comparisons to films like Rosemary’s Baby, Possession, and…Star Wars: A Rogue One Story. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the new movie follows Margaret (Servant’s Nell Tiger Free), a twentysomething novice, who travels from the US to Italy to start a new life of religious servitude.
Mar. 27, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director says this MonsterVerse sequel finally lets "the monsters tell their story"
Exclusive: Adam Wingard talks putting his stamp on his second MonsterVerse movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Wingard previously directedGodzilla vs. Kong, which was the fourth instalment in the MonsterVerse franchise, and the culmination of those events to date. WithGodzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the director had the chance to really put his own stamp on the film.
Mar. 27, 2024
Greninja, Chimchar, and Snubbull join Pokemon Funko Pop lineup
One step closer to catching ‘em all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These 3.5" figures represent three different Pokemon from across the franchise’s history. The grumpy-looking pink Fairy-type Snubbull goes all the way back to Gen II. Meanwhile Chimchar was introduced a little later in Gen IV and Greninja didn’t make an appearance until Gen VI. The one thing all three Pokemon do have in common is that they’re all very stinking cute: maybe even more so in Funko Pop form.
Mar. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 exploit puts the Guard Dogs to shame by turning the Pelican-1 extraction ship into a constant source of cover fire
Now that’s how it’s done When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2player has discovered that the Pelican-1 won’t just pick you up from a firefight - it’ll also stick around to obliterate your enemies by your side. “Well, this is just more proof that Pelican-1 is a legitimately good person,” the Reddit post below is titled, and there are no lies here.
Mar. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 genius creates ‘War Monitor’ app for your phone and watch - and of course it plays Stratagem Hero
Keep track of the Galactic War effort on the go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One super-dedicated Helldivers 2 player has developed an app for iOS devices which monitors the status of the Galactic War, and even lets you play Stratagem Hero on the go. The app is called ‘Stratagem Hero,’ and it’s available right now on the App Store.
Mar. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 seemingly unbans sex as soldiers shoot for "the total destruction of all Automatons"
Helldivers 2 banned procreation last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s big news forHelldivers 2players as sex has seemingly been unbanned, just days after many loyal Helldivers received in-game messages telling them that all procreation applications were being denied. That sure is a sentence. In case you missed it, there was widespread confusion last week after a Major Order was wrapped up, andwas either a total success or complete disaster.
Mar. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2's latest Major Order calls for a bot-stomping, so while I respect the energy, I need you 87,000 bug haters to get your asses to the Galactic West
It’s time to spill some oil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DespiteHelldivers 2players being encouraged to move away from their enthusiastic bug-squashing in favor of some brutal bot-smashing, there are still a surprising amount of Helldivers not joining in on the latest Major Order, which isn’t very democratic of them. Yesterday, galactic game master Joel decided that the fight against Helldivers 2’s Terminids is going to be put on hold, at least for now.
Mar. 27, 2024
Henry Cavill is a real-life Superman after saving his co-star from drowning while filming new action movie
He may not be Superman anymore, but old habits die hard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill saved one of his co-stars when filming the upcoming action flick The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.Magic Mikestar Alex Pettyfer praised the former Superman for his quick thinking when they were making the Guy Ritchie movie. “He saved me from falling off a boat,” Pettyfer recalled during an interview withEntertainment Tonight.
Mar. 27, 2024
Horror movie duo behind Sinister and The Black Phone to remake creepy '50s thriller The Night of the Hunter
Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill are reuniting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill, the duo behind horror movies such as Sinister and The Black Phone, have lined up their next project: a remake of acclaimed ’50s thriller The Night of the Hunter. Based on David Grubb’s noir novel of the same name, which was released in 1953, The Night of the Hunter follows Harry Powell (Robert Mitchum), a murderous ex-con who disguises himself as a preacher, seeks out the widow of a recently executed cellmate and marries her, all in the hope of getting his hands on the stolen cash his old prison pal had hidden with his kids.
Mar. 27, 2024
How to get to Battahl in Dragon's Dogma 2
To get into the Battahl region in DD2, you need a permit from Brant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Battahl region requires a Border Entry Permit to let you through a checkpoint but, depending on theDragon’s Dogma 2 Arisen’s Shadowquest outcome, you’ll either get a Beastren version that requires you be a Beastren or wear a mask as a human, or a merchant one which is good for either.
Mar. 27, 2024
I beat the Stellar Blade demo boss over 20 times so this action RPG is doing something right
Hands-on| Stellar Blade feels less than stellar in its demo, but still pretty good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a tentatively good feeling about Stellar Blade. After spending a few hours with its upcoming PS5 demo, I’m reasonably sure that I’ll enjoy this action RPG when it launches April 26. I’m also pretty sure it’s not going to be anamazinggame.
Mar. 27, 2024
I want so many of my favorite JRPGs to get the kind of update that just dropped for already-stellar remake Star Ocean: The Second Story R
There’s new bosses, endgame gear, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Ocean: The Second Story R is getting one of the beefiest post-launch updates I’ve ever seen for a JRPG, pushing the already-stellar remake to new heights. Patch 1.1 forSquare Enix’s JRPG remake is available right now across all platforms, and you can catch the full overview trailer for the update just below.
Mar. 27, 2024
It's about time we recognized that Ernie Hudson's Zeddemore is the beating heart of the Ghostbusters films
Forget Venkman and co. – let’s show Hudson’s charming everyman Winston the love that he deserves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s something strange in your neighborhood, who ya gonna call? Well, the Ghostbuster at the top of my speed dial is none other than Ernie Hudson’s Winston Zeddemore. Yes, while Bill Murray’s Venkman, Dan Aykroyd’s Stantz, and the late Harold Ramis’ Spengler are all, of course, individually brilliant in their own way, the real beating heart of the beloved franchise is the endearing Zeddemore.
Mar. 27, 2024
Trippy first trailer for Poor Things director's new movie with Emma Stone and Willem Dafoe promises Mustangs, madness, and mystery
The film hits theaters this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forPoor Thingsdirector Yorgos Lanthimos' next movie Kinds of Kindness is here – and it looks like quite the ride. The anthology movie, described as a “triptych fable” contains three separate stories, with the cast playing a different role in each one: the first follows a man who tries to take control of his own life; the second follows a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and third sees a woman who feels she is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
Mar. 27, 2024
Lego Fortnite is my new obsession, but I remain unconvinced it (or anything else) can ever match Minecraft's sense of wonder
Opinion | I’m singing the same tune 13 years later, but this time it’s through a new, more profound lens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’d you want to play,MinecraftorFortnite? This question, in my household, is as important aswhat’d you want for dinner, and as profound aswhat is the meaning of life? For my young five-and-a-half-year-old daughter and my three-and-a-bit-year-old son, it’s a tough one.
Mar. 27, 2024
Mandalorian and Love Lies Bleeding star set to flex her muscles for Mission: Impossible 8
Katy O’Brian has joined the cast of Mission Impossible 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Katy O’Brian has joined the cast of Mission: Impossible 8. PerDeadline, O’Brian has signed on to the pic in an undisclosed role. The actor recently received critical acclaim for her role as Jackie inA24’sLove Lies Bleeding, a romantic thriller that also stars Kristen Stewart.
Mar. 27, 2024
MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction subsets explained: legality, alternate art, and boosters
You might be an outlaw, but your cards gotta be legal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Magic: The Gathering’s newest set might have some players just a little confused on the issue of legality. As it turns out, MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s legality won’t be as cut and dry as it has been with prior releases. WithMTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction, you might find yourself preoccupied with the set’s Wild West setting or its fun new mechanics that allow your creatures to ride giant toads.
Mar. 27, 2024
My favorite 18-inch gaming laptop is now $700 off
Save up to $700 on the massive Alienware M18 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAlienwareM18 stormed the shelves last year, riding a wave of larger gaming laptops making their way back into the mainstream. After testing a number of behemoths from various brands, though, I came to the conclusion that the aliens have done it best. Between the cheaper configuration options compared toRazerandAsus, and the turbo charged power under the hood, the Alienware M18 was a standout rig for me last year - and it made its way to my ranking of thebest gaming laptopson the market because of it.
Mar. 27, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this April
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon - Part 2: The Scargiver, Ripley, new anime The Grimm Variations, Scoop, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spring has sprung and so has a new batch of first-class film and television from the internet’s biggest streamer ready for you to start binging. Let’s be real, is there a better way to spend your Easter holiday than chowing down on chocolate eggs and bunny-shaped candy whilst taking full advantage of Netflix’s newest movies and TV shows?
Mar. 27, 2024
New sci-fi comic Man's Best has only just launched but I'm already in love with its three cute animal heroes
Two dogs and a cat go on an incredible journey into space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BOOM! Studios debuted Man’s Best recently. The sci-fi comic, from writer Pornsak Pichetshote and artist Jesse Lonergan, follows three animals on a starship full of human refugees and it’s one of the most instantly gripping new comics I’ve read this year.
Mar. 27, 2024
New team-based PVP shooter Marvel Rivals looks like Overwatch meets The Finals with a huge roster of superheroes from Spider-Man to Black Panther
The free-to-play game from NetEase and Marvel will have an Alpha Test in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Rivals, a new team-based, 6v6 PVP shooter filled to the brim with Marvel characters, has been officially revealed following plenty of rumors and leaks. Developed by NetEase Games with collaboration from Marvel Games, the free-to-play PC game has everyone from Iron Man to Black Panther to Spider-Man to Storm.
Mar. 27, 2024
One of spring’s biggest anime shows will release with a streaming world-first
Kaiju No. 8 will stream simultaneously with Japan on Crunchyroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kaiju No. 8, one of the year’s most anticipated anime, is coming to Crunchyroll on April 13 – with a surprise world-first for the streamer. Why is that a big deal? Well, any anime fan will tell you how (im)patiently they’ve had to wait for big shows to finish airing in Japan in recent years – before having to dodge the inevitable wave of spoilers that crop up on social media.
Mar. 27, 2024
One solo dev is keeping the spirit of PS2-era racers alive with this retro Japanese street racing RPG with open world levels and a bangin' Steam demo
Night-Runners is a stylin' throwback to Tokyo Xtreme Racer and Need for Speed Underground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you grew up playing games like Tokyo Xtreme Racer, Need for Speed Underground, Wangan Midnight, and the like, you’ll feel right at home in the driver’s seat of a souped-up sports car in Night-Runner. Night-Runner caught my eye when itsKickstarter campaign was fully fundeda couple of days ago, and I’ve since come to realize it’sa whole thing; a vibe, you might say.
Mar. 27, 2024
Open Roads review: "A cozy, nostalgic road trip that can't quite get into gear"
Open Roads' mother-daughter travelog about discovering long-buried family secrets is heartfelt, but this lightweight driving adventure doesn’t reach the momentum of the mystery it so carefully maps out. +Compelling mystery set-up involving long-buried family secrets and a search for the truth Thoughtful writing and pitch-perfect voice acting make characters feel authentic and empathetic Detailed environments and item interaction make for a more intimate story The overall story lacks forward momentum, with the main mystery winding down just as it’s getting started
Mar. 27, 2024
Sand Land has an endearing set up for an RPG that's let down by middling combat and limited exploration
Preview | Hands-on with Sand Land, the upcoming action RPG adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s beloved manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Without Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama, modern Japanese RPGs likely wouldn’t exist. From his iconic sprites that injected Dragon Quest 3’s rudimentary 8 bit graphics with a lease of life, to his timeless character designs that endlessly enrich Chrono Trigger, Toriyama’s playful artwork played a huge role in popularizing video games in Japan.
Mar. 27, 2024
Sand Land reviews call the anime adaptation of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s manga "one final masterpiece"
Sand Land is now streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sand Land, the new Hulu/DisneyPlus anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama’sotherbig manga, is gaining the attention of critics – with one calling it a “final masterpiece” from the late Dragon Ball creator,who died in early March. NME’s review, which calls Sand Land a “masterpiece”, says the anime’s first six episodes present “an enthralling blend of fantasy, sci-fi, comedy and action that reels you in with a simple premise, exciting adventures, winsome chemistry between our three leads, and dynamic CGI animation from directors Toshihisa Yokoshima and Hiroshi Kōjina.
Mar. 27, 2024
Skull and Bones is on sale for a record low price - but not for long
Sail and save with Best Buy’s deal of the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skull and Bones is still relatively new to the shelves, and so far it’s resisted discounts. The live service pirate adventure fromUbisofthas held its $69.99 MSRP well, surviving countless flash sales and spring discounts. That all changed when the game took its first discount just a few days ago, and now Best Buy has swooped in with a record low.
Mar. 27, 2024
Spooky survival roguelike meets the world of tabletop gaming with Don’t Starve: The Board Game
Delicious news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Glass Cannon Unplugged have just launched theirKickstarter campaignfunding Don’t Starve: The Board Game.We’ve seen plenty of thebest board gamescome out in the past few years but Kickstarter-funded tabletop adaptations of video games are really having a moment right now. It was just last month that Glass Cannon Unplugged announced they were working onDying Light: The Board Game, adding that to their expansive portfolio of board games like This War of Mine: The Board Game and Apex Legends: The Board Game (which we were very fond of when wepreviewed it).
Mar. 27, 2024
Stardew Valley's 1.6 update gives players a new get-rich-quick scheme, and it involves smoking a lot of fish
It gets even better if you have the Fisher, Angler, or Artisan profession When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AStardew Valleyplayer has discovered a new get-rich-quick scheme thanks to a new item introduced in the 1.6 update. Over a week ago, developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone rolled out theStardew Valley 1.6 update. The update breathed new life into the farming sim, adding everything from new NPCs, dialogue, outfits, events, crops, items, and so much more.
Mar. 27, 2024
Stardew Valley's latest patch notes are hurting my eyes but there's good news for folks enjoying update 1.6, especially if you like moss
1.6.3 includes some big bug fixes and quality-of-life upgrades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6is upon us - and so are several follow-up patches with various bug fixes and quality-of-life upgrades. The latest is 1.6.3, and while the patch notes are very difficult to read, they do include some notable goodies. Seriously, I’m not sure if it’s the font, the color, or some weird quirk of Twitter’s image compression, but thistweetis about to send me to the optometrist.
Mar. 27, 2024
Stranger Things stars still don’t know how the series will end, but Finn Wolfhard would like to see a Lord of the Rings style ending
So, does that make Mike Wheeler the Frodo Baggins of Stranger Things? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “They’re waiting to give us the last episode,” Wolfhard toldAccess Online, “We’ve read up to the second-to-last episode so we’re all on the edge of our seats to find out what the ending is.” It’s not just theITstar who has been kept in the dark about the season finale as Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown also does not know how the journey ends.
Mar. 27, 2024
Sugar episode 1 and 2 review: "Colin Farrell is charming, but the mystery gets off to a slow start"
A stylish, glossy series that gets off to a slow start, but holds promise for the season ahead. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. There’s no more stalwart a figure than the TV detective, and Apple’s latest offering, Sugar, aims to introduce another eccentric private investigator to the storied ranks of (neo-)noir sleuths.
Mar. 27, 2024
Tens of thousands salute Helldivers 2 player who passed away, game director says "I will speak to the team on how to remember one of the fallen"
“He will be sent off with full honors” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 player by the in-game name of OkamiCheems sadly passed away earlier this month, as their friend Fine-Clothes-1209recentlyinformed the game’s Reddit community, and has been sent off by tens of thousands of like-minded democracy enthusiasts in a bittersweet display of community support. In the third most-upvoted post in the history of the Helldivers 2 subreddit, Fine-Clothes-1209 writes: “So today I woke up to the news that my best friend passed away yesterday on his birthday.
Mar. 27, 2024
The creator of my new manga obsession is an Elden Ring fan preparing for the DLC by "only leveling up Strength" because "power is everything," and yeah, that tracks
Undead Unluck creator Yoshifumi Tozuka is “our guy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost as beloved as their avatars, mangakas often leave a personal note with each new work they produce. Few, though, are doing it better than Undead Unluck creator Yoshifumi Tozuka. Tozuka recently caught the internet’s eye by revealing he’s replayingElden Ringon PC to prepare for the DLC,Shadow of the Erdtree.
Mar. 27, 2024
The First Omen trailer goes retro in this incredible homage to '70s horror
The First Omen trailer is a throwback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for The First Omen is taking us back in time with a seriously cool homage to ’70s horror. The original Omen movie was released in 1976, meaning the vintage vibes of the new promo is very fitting. Check it out above. The First Omen is a prequel to the original movie, and it follows a woman named Margaret who travels from the US to Rome to work in a church.
Mar. 27, 2024
The official Elder Scrolls Online "survival guide" is packed with Skyrim lore and useful real-life tips like "how to not drown" and "do not drink (excessively)"
The hardcover book was written by an ESO dev When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has teamed up with Insight Editions to release a hardcoverElder Scrolls Online survival guidepacked with tips and tricks for survival across Tamriel and the real world. The $40 hardbound guide includes new artwork made just for the book, as well as plenty of lore to sink your teeth into when you aren’t fighting for your life.
Mar. 27, 2024
There's an Indiana Jones Easter egg hidden in the background of one of Star Wars's most divisive movies
Did you spot this hidden reference? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a hidden Indiana Jones Easter egg tucked away in one of Star Wars’s most divisive movies, and we’re betting you didn’t notice it. The reference in question can be found inSolo: A Star Wars Story, a film that received a decidedly mixed reception upon release from critics and fans alike.
Mar. 27, 2024
This 44-year-old horror game was so indie that its legendary dev sold it in a plastic bag, and after one day on eBay a rare original copy is already over $4,000
“If I had any idea what kind of price this might go for, I would have tried to clean it up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A rare, original copy of the first game developed by the legendary husband and wife team of Ken and Roberta Williams has just hit eBay, and despite being little more than a floppy disk and a slip of paper inside a plastic bag, it’s already set to fetch thousands of dollars after just one day on the auction site.
Mar. 27, 2024
Top Gun 3 has a story that Tom Cruise loves, according to its producer
Top Gun 3 gets a very promising update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Top Gun 3 producer Jerry Bruckheimer has given a very positive update on the project – the film has a story, and it’s one Tom Cruise is said to like a lot. The film was revealed to be in the works earlier this year, with Joseph Kosinski returning to direct, and Cruise, Miles Teller, and Glen Powell said to be returning.
Mar. 27, 2024
Larian is working on expanded "evil endings" for Baldur's Gate 3: "I've seen some of them. They're really evil"
“Evil players will be satisfied” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EvilBaldur’s Gate 3players, rejoice. It’s been confirmed that developer Larian Studios is currently working on expanded “evil endings” for the beloved RPG, some of which are apparently “very evil.” Juicy. So, what’s in store for us? Very little has been revealed about what’s to come, but the fact thatanythingsignificant is being added to the game is good news.
Mar. 26, 2024
Lego Fortnite vehicles: How to build them and get Power Cells
Vehicles in Lego Fortnite will help you travel around the biomes, but you’ll need to craft Power Cells to keep them moving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite vehicles are a fresh addition to the block-based adventure, and will greatly assist you in travelling from biome to biome. As the world ofLego Fortnitecontinues to expand, you’ll have longer distances to cover and it becomes less practical to walk, so constructing a ride will help you get straight to where the action is.
Mar. 26, 2024
A "critical problem" led to one of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom's wildest building tools - the devs didn't want you to spill your soup
“I’m happy to say your soup is now safe” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomlets you build a whole lot of ridiculous contraptions out of mundane parts, and there’s nothing more mundane than the portable pot. This item turned out to be one of the game’s wildest building options, and during a talk at the Game Developers Conference (broken down byEurogamer), lead physics engineer Takahiro Takayama explained that this only happened because the devs wanted to keep you from spilling your soup.
Mar. 26, 2024
A fan-favorite anime based on a fantasy manga is coming back for season 2
‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess is back for more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fan-favorite anime based on a fantasy manga is coming back – ‘Tis Time for “Torture,” Princess will return for season 2. As you can probably guess by the title, the anime is a comedy, which sees a Princess – armed with a sentient Excalibur, no less – taken captive by the army her own forces are fighting against.
Mar. 26, 2024
After playing Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2, I'm more convinced than ever that I've found the best power in any RPG
Opinion | Playing Baldur’s Gate 3 and Divinity Original Sin 2 has me on the hunt for more RPGs with the power to talk to animals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve found myself in an underground prison in Divinity Original Sin 2, and one particular sight has just sent me into a frenzy. A sequence of events in Fort Joy involving a statue, a button press, and a hatch have taken me on this unexpected detour, and I have no idea what to expect .
Mar. 26, 2024
Alan Wake 2 dev is "well aware of how challenging the co-op multiplayer space is", but needs to "grow our audience" with Project Condor
The co-op Control project is “for fans we don’t have yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy knows the co-op multiplayer genre is a challenging space to break into but seeks to expand its player base with live service Control spinoff, Project Condor. Last month,Remedy said the success of Alan Wake 2 is bolstering the development of other projectslikeControl 2, theMax Payne 1 and 2 remakes, and Project Condor, a four-player co-op game set in the Control universe.
Mar. 26, 2024
Amazon Fire Max 11 review: "Fire OS slices at the ankles of what could have been a fantastic tablet"
The Amazon Fire Max 11 looks and feels great - it’s just a shame you can’t do anything with it. An obtuse operating system keeps the Max 11’s hardware from truly shining as bright as its potential suggests, though those after an all-streaming device will be pleased with its upgrades. Crisp, bright display Premium look and feel Better keyboard connectivity options Solid battery life Too few apps supported in Fire OS
Mar. 26, 2024
Anne Hathaway says Christopher Nolan was "an angel" for casting her in Interstellar in the midst of online toxicity
“[He] gave me one of the most beautiful roles I’ve had in one of the best films that I’ve been a part of” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A lot of people wouldn’t give me roles because they were so concerned about how toxic my identity had become online,” Hathaway toldVanity Fair. “I had an angel in Christopher Nolan, who did not care about that and gave me one of the most beautiful roles I’ve had in one of the best films that I’ve been a part of.
Mar. 26, 2024
Bad Boys 4 trailer sees Will Smith and Martin Lawrence reunite for another explosive adventure
Bad Boys: Ride or Die hits theaters this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The boys are back.Sonyhas dropped the first trailer for Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth installment in the Bad Boys franchise. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, a deceased Captain Howard (Joe Pantoliano) is being framed – and he leaves a posthumous message for Mike (Will Smith) and Marcus (Martin Lawrence) asking them to clear his name.
Mar. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 cut content includes a nod to the original RPG, as well as a surprising villainous companion
Several locations were cut from Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is an enormous game, with so much content it still feels like we could keep uncovering new lines of dialogue and secrets for months, if not years to come. However, it shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise that plenty of content was cut from the final release, too, including several explorable locations, such as the first area in the original Baldur’s Gate – Candlekeep.
Mar. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's director thinks AI is "a tool that we use to help us do things faster" but doesn't think "it'll ever replace a creative side" of development
Swen Vincke has shared his thoughts on AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofBaldur’s Gate 3has shared his stance on AI and said although it has its place, he doesn’t think it’ll ever replace the creative side of development. In an interview withIGN, Swen Vincke revealed what he’d do differently if the team at Larian Studios were to develop Baldur’s Gate 3 again.
Mar. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's physical edition blends in with all the other classic D&D RPGs perfectly as Larian "was very specific" about how it should look
It can fit in with the rest of your collection seamlessly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last,Baldur’s Gate 3’s physical PC Deluxe Edition has begun making its way into fans' hands, and for anyone who loves filling their shelves with games, this one is an absolute beauty.Especiallyif you’re someone who already owns boxed editions of other classic Dungeons & Dragons RPGs.
Mar. 26, 2024
Cozy Lord of the Rings game from the movies' SFX designer finally gets a trailer "soon," but here's another glimpse for now
Expect to see more of Tales of the Shire “soon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of cozy Lord of the Rings game, Tales of the Shire, has shared another glimpse into the upcoming game and promised a “trailer coming soon.” Developer Wētā Workshop has shared another sneak peek of its Lord of the Rings game. This comes just days after the studio shared a first look atTales of the Shire’s artwork- which featured several Hobbits living their best lives by fishing, foraging, and having picnics.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 "anti-Briners" dismiss the RPG's Dragonsplague as a hoax, insist Pawns with red eyes are actually "fine"
The Pawns just need a good night’s sleep at an inn, they suggest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been keeping up with the latestDragon’s Dogma 2discourse, chances are, you’ve already heard ofDragonsplague. The contagious in-game illness, which can spread from Pawn to Pawn between players' games, has become a major talking point solely due to how severe its consequences can be if left unchecked.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 entrepreneurs are already gaming the RPG’s economy by exploiting their Pawns to earn 200k gold every 2 hours
Ship your Pawn off for 10,000 gold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 may have only been out for a few days, but players have already found a way to earn a heap of gold in no time at all, thanks to how Pawn quests work. I didn’t even know you could manually adjust your Pawn’s quest, but here we are.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans in shambles after learning catapults blast open new areas, not just topple giant beasts
Yes, those catapults actually work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2players are only just realizing that you can use the catapults to open up new parts of the RPG’s map. If you’ve been strolling past suspicious-looking piles of boulders blocking your path for dozens of hours inCapcom’s new game, I’ve got bad news for you. It turns out you could break them down to reveal new parts of the Dragon’s Dogma 2 map after all - but you’ll need a catapult to do it.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 players pray for more enemy variety in the RPG after fighting a million of the same wolves, Saurians, and god-forsaken goblins
“Lack in enemy variety is the greatest offender of this game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players aren’t impressed by the enemy variety in the RPG and feel let down by the promises its developer made before release. It’s been four days since Dragon’s Dogma 2 was released, and it hasn’t had the smoothest of starts.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 The Ornate Box quest walkthrough and guide
The Ornate Box in DD2 should be given to the boy Sven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Ornate Box is a treasure - and identically named quest - that players can get in the main market square of Vernworth, where a young urchin wants either the Ornate Box, or just the money to pay for it.
Mar. 26, 2024
Dune author Frank Herbert's script for an unmade adaptation contains some seriously weird additions
The sci-fi author penned the screenplay in the ’70s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The weirdest moments involve Alia, Lady Jessica’s unborn child and Paul’s younger sister, a character largely omitted by Denis Villeneuve from his two-part adaptation of Herbert’s book. InDune: Part Two, she appears only in one scene, in one of Paul’s visions, andwe see her as an adult woman played by Anya Taylor-Joy.
Mar. 26, 2024
First big Enshrouded update gives the survival RPG new dungeons so tough the devs advise against soloing them, and let's not forget the Hobbit doors either
Enshrouded’s Hollow Halls update also adds a new “spooky” survivor to add to your base When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first big Enshrouded update is finally out, and among many, many changes, its biggest addition are challenging new dungeons that you’ll find in every Biome. In thepatch notes, developer Keen Games says “the biggest part of the update is undoubtedly the Hollow Halls,” the titular dungeons designed to pose a new and decidedly life-threatening challenge for survivors.
Mar. 26, 2024
Following Palworld's breakout success, mega-publisher Tencent is reportedly trying to recreate the survival game's formula by blending pet companions with stylized violence
Tencent reportedly has developers competing against one another When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two Tencent-owned studios are reportedly creating games to rival smash-hit survival game Palworld. AsBloombergreports, citing several sources familiar with Tencent’s plans, the publisher is apparently attempting to chase Palworld’s success as its own ongoing games have reportedly faltered. To do this, Tencent has turned to Timi and Lightspeed studios, both of which are creating games designed to rival Palworld, which will specifically blend pets with stylized violence.
Mar. 26, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director offers positive update on Netflix’s animated TV series: “Work is being done as we speak”
“It’s a great time to be a Ghostbuster” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan has a promising update on that previously announced animated Ghostbusters series from Netflix. “I just watched an entire art presentation for the show. I’ve seen the sets and the environments, and I just saw my first glimpse at a world of supernatural characters as realized by our brilliant creative team,” Kenan toldScreenRant.
Mar. 26, 2024
Girl With The Dragon Tattoo TV series showrunner teases upcoming reboot: "Welcome to female rage"
“I’m excited that we get to see, again, a new version of a woman who just refuses to follow the rules” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Veena Sud, showrunner for Amazon’s upcoming Girl with the Dragon Tattoo TV reboot, has a rather exciting update on the series. “I have a classic television show coming out for Amazon, Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, another angry woman out to get the bad guys and the monsters.
Mar. 26, 2024
Godzilla x Kong reactions praise an "absurdly fun ride" with "wild kaiju action" – but not everyone is convinced
Reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire are here, and they praise a wild, action-packed ride – though not everyone is sold on the new Monster-verse movie. The film sees Godzilla and Kong join forces once more to go up against a new, dangerous threat.
Mar. 26, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director talks drawing influences from the Showa era and '80s toys for the new sequel
They’ve fought each other and they’ve punched out Mechagodzilla, but now clashing titans King Kong and Godzilla must face the world-ending threat of Skar King, the most malevolent monster we’ve ever seen… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Wingard is buzzing. The director is Zooming from São Paulo, Brazil, where he’s attending Comic Con – or CCXP, if you prefer.
Mar. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch fixes the game-crashing weapons that are vital to taking back Mantes from everyone's least-favorite faction
Three Arc weapons should now stop the shooter from freezing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch remedies a fair few issues with the game’s Arc-based weapons, which should help fight the Automatons. The new Helldivers 2 patch is surprisingly small in what it does. Crucially, though, the update addresses several issues with Arc-based weapons, one of which was prominently used in the shooter because it’s in the latest Warbond.
Mar. 26, 2024
How to get kills with the Anti-Personnel Minefield in Helldivers 2
The Anti-Personnel Minefield in Helldivers 2 is most effective against Terminids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting 40 kills with the Anti-Personnel Minefield in Helldivers 2 is a tricky personal order given how indiscriminate mines can be. Hitting that kill count with this Stratagem isn’t always that easy inHelldivers 2. Which is why I’ve prepared some tips and advice below so you can kill enemies with the Anti-Personnel Minefield in Helldivers 2 quickly.
Mar. 26, 2024
How to Liberate Troost for the Helldivers 2 Major Order
Liberating Troost in the Trigon Sector means fighting the Automatons off Ustotu and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Liberate Troost Major Order is now active, a four-day community goal where players have to take the planet Troost from the Automatons in the Trigon Sector. Troost isn’t necessarily going to be something you can go for straight away though - like in the previousHelldivers 2 Liberate Fori Prime and Zagon PrimeMajor Order, these are planets that have to be earned by fighting through others and working the front lines back to the edges of the galaxy - but we get ahead of ourselves.
Mar. 26, 2024
I'm so obsessed with Elden Ring's twisted sickness cult that my family has banned me from talking about it at home
Opinion | And it’s only going to get worse when the action RPG’s long-awaited Shadow of the Erdtree DLC lands later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood. Lashings of the stuff. Rivers of crimson floodingElden Ringfrom pillar to post, so deep that you’d be forgiven for thinking you’re in the Lovecraftian throes of Bloodborne’s Yharnam. But you’re not.
Mar. 26, 2024
In Helldivers 2's new Major Order, Game Master Joel takes off the kid gloves once and for all: you're gonna fight Automatons and you're gonna like it
Helldivers are being called on to spill some oil in order to stop “The Reclamation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have been issued a brand new Major Order, and it seems it’s taking direct aim at all of the dedicated bug-squashing fans who aren’t so enthusiastic about spilling oil from the deadly Automatons. Bugs have been put on the sidelines, as we’ve now been tasked with eliminating the Automatons andliberating Troost in Helldivers 2as part of Operation Swift Disassembly.
Mar. 26, 2024
Is Madelyne Pryor really a villain, or just rightfully pissed off at Cyclops?
Comic book hell hath no fury like a woman scorned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madelyne Pryor may be coming toX-Men ‘97, as episode 2 of the animated streaming seriesended on a cliffhanger with the arrival of a second Jean Grey. Though we’ll have to wait for episode 3 to see how the tale of two Jeans shakes out, the story as told in comic books may hold some answers about what’s to come in the show.
Mar. 26, 2024
Jack Black says he sees his Borderlands character as an "R-rated R2-D2", as he reveals which other video games he'd love to see adapted into movies
Exclusive | Jack Black teases what to expect from his version of robot Claptrap in Eli Roth’s take on Borderlands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Black is no stranger to both voice acting and video game adaptations, having brought Bowser to life in last year’sThe Super Mario Bros. Movie. In Borderlands later this year, he’ll be seen – or heard, more accurately – as robot Claptrap, too, a character he describes as “an R-rated R2-D2”.
Mar. 26, 2024
Jerry Seinfeld says his Pop Tarts movie might be the dumbest film ever made
Exclusive: Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story director Jerry Seinfeld also tells which of the cast members was his favorite to work with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of irreverent humor, rejoice! Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story director Jerry Seinfeld says the upcoming Netflix comedy might just be the dumbest film ever made… “I don’t think anybody’s done this before,” the filmmaker tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday March 28, which features The Fall Guy on the cover.
Mar. 26, 2024
Judas is taking inspiration from XCOM and Civilization to turn BioShock into a "pseudo-procedural" take on single-player narrative games
“We withdrew a lot of inspiration from those types of single-player games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A selection of previews for Judas, the new game from former BioShock boss Ken Levine, have just dropped, detailing a game with an ambitious, “pseudo-procedural” approach to narrative. As the early trailers for Judas have suggested, it’s very much a game in the BioShock mold - a single-player, story-driven experience where you generally carry a gun in one hand and a supernatural power in the other as you’re ordered around by a cast of profoundly messed-up characters.
Mar. 26, 2024
Kirsten Dunst says she had "a little bit of trauma" after filming Ex Machina director's new movie due to real-life explosions on set
Exclusive: The star of Alex Garland’s Civil War talks filming the movie’s “intense” battle scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the set ofEx Machinaand Annihilation director Alex Garland’s latest movie, authenticity was key. Civil War, an action-packed film that follows a near-future version of the US as it’s torn apart by a tyrannical president, seceded states, and violence, used real tanks, real weapons, and real jets to bring its warfare to life.
Mar. 26, 2024
Larian confirming the end of Baldur's Gate 3 is actually more exciting than any DLC could have been
Opinion | A perfect game is hard to come by – but lightning can always strike twice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been said to death, but I’ll say it again: there’s no game quite likeBaldur’s Gate 3. Suffice it to say that I’m not alone in calling it my game of the decade. With its beautifully-written dialogue, emergent storytelling, sharp execution of D&D mechanics, and stellar voice acting across the board, I truly believe Larian’s magnum opus deserves every praise possible of being lauded upon it.
Mar. 26, 2024
Larian was "thinking about" Baldur's Gate 4, but D&D 5E wouldn't work with "all these ideas of new combat that we wanted to try out"
“There were a lot of constraints in making D&D, and the 5th Edition is not an easy system to put into a video game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian is moving away from Dungeons & Dragons and Baldur’s Gatefor its next project, but CEO Swen Vincke says the studio had made a start onBaldur’s Gate 3 DLCand was even thinking about a proper sequel before the final decision was made.
Mar. 26, 2024
Monkey Man review: "Dev Patel's directorial debut is a savage triumph"
Gruelling, exhausting, thrilling: there’s a lot going on in Dev Patel’s directorial debut. Steel yourself. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Hats off to Dev Patel. That the adorkable kid fromSlumdog Millionairehas grown into the commanding leading man he is today is the cinematic equivalent of the kid who has sand kicked in his face hitting the gym to sculpt himself into a powerhouse.
Mar. 26, 2024
Madame Web director explains why she kept the Marvel movie's references to Spider-Man vague
Exclusive | S. J. Clarkson was keen not to have Peter Parker cast a shadow over Cassandra Web in the new superhero flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webdirector S. J. Clarkson has explained why she kept the nods to Spider-Man deliberately vague in the recently releasedSonyMarvel movie. Ahead of the film’s home entertainment release, Clarkson explained to us how “important” it was to her “to make the story about Madame Web, and her character, with just little references to the fact that she was born in The Amazing Spider Man comics.
Mar. 26, 2024
Microsoft needs to optimize Windows before making an Xbox handheld
We’ve got perfect good Xbox handhelds at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just like many other portable fans, the idea of an Xbox handheld is apparently living inPhil Spencer’s head rent free. The fact thatMicrosoft’s gaming head honcho is as enthusiastic about making a Steam Deck rival as the company’s faithful followers is ultimately a good thing, but I can’t help but feel like there’s a solution in the palms of many players already.
Mar. 26, 2024
What a horrible night to have a curse: Survival action-RPG V Rising finally secures the ultimate Vampiric crossover with Castlevania content coming in May
V Rising players on PC can fight Simon Belmont on May 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a V Rising Castlevania crossover coming to PC and PS5, and I can only imagine the folks at V Rising developer Stunlock Studios are over the circle of the moon. In a brief trailer from Stunlock, we see V Rising’s Vampiric protagonists in a standoff with the famed Vampire killer Simon Belmont before the Castlevania star swings his whip in-between them and then withdraws it into a wicked pose.
Mar. 26, 2024
Netflix celebrates start of production on one of its most popular shows with exciting first look
It looks like Joe Goldberg is back in New York for You season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In celebration of the start of production, Netflix has unveiled the first look at the last season of their hit drama You, and it looks like serial stalker Joe Goldberg is officially loose in New York City once again.
Mar. 26, 2024
New D&D rulebooks have 96% new artwork, and everything else we found out at Gary Con
A lot of D&D details were dished When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New D&D core rulebooks are fast approaching, and publisher Wizards of the Coast just dropped a ton of new info on these highly-anticipated updates. We were on-hand at Gary Con to fill our spellbooks with those juicy details, so we’ve listed everything we found out here.
Mar. 26, 2024
Next Pirates of the Caribbean movie will be a reboot after all
The next Pirates of the Caribbean movie will be all new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The nextPirates of the Caribbeanmovie will be a reboot, producer Jerry Bruckheimer has confirmed. The fate of the franchise has been uncertain for quite a while, with Margot Robbie’s project in the mix, along with rumors and reports that Johnny Depp would be returning as Captain Jack Sparrow.
Mar. 26, 2024
Oppenheimer's Cillian Murphy teams up with the writers behind sci-fi actioner Edge of Tomorrow for a new movie
He’ll star in (and produce) the ’60s-set crime drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy is set to star in and produce a new crime drama written by the team behindEdge of Tomorrow,Deadlinereports. The movie will be an adaptation of the non-fiction book Blood Runs Coal: The Yablonski Murders and the Battle for the United Mine Workers of America by Mark A.
Mar. 26, 2024
Palworld might be getting dedicated Xbox servers sooner than you think
Tencent is partnering with Pocketpair for new servers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldcould be getting dedicated servers sooner than expected for Xbox players, thanks to Tencent. PR Timesreports that Palworld developer Pocketpair has partnered with Tencent Cloud, a cloud gaming company owned by mega-published Tencent (thanks,Automaton Media). Tencent’s cloud gaming company will play the role of creating dedicated servers for Palworld in the near future.
Mar. 26, 2024
Persona 3 Reload somehow wasn't long enough for this JRPG diehard, who made it "last as long as possible" with a grind to level 99: "I regret only a few things"
They managed it in roughly 55 Tartarus trips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an effort to extend Persona 3 Reload for as long as humanly possible, one player has ground out the remake’s combat until their stats were totally maxed, just like the good-old days. In a self-professed “desperate bid” to make Persona 3 Reload last as long as possible, one player took the grind through Tartarus to the next level.
Mar. 26, 2024
Steve Martin: A documentary in 2 pieces review – "A deeply affectionate but overstuffed portrait"
Neville’s overstuffed biography captures the ‘wild and crazy guy’, but the mature Martin eludes him. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. From the “wild and craaazy guy” of the ’70s to the grumpy old guy leading huge streaming hitOnly Murders in the Building, Steve Martin has reinvented himself with extraordinary success for nearly 50 years.
Mar. 26, 2024
The Beetlejuice 2 trailer left me wishing Adam and Barbara were a part of the sequel
Opinion | I’m super excited for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice but if the Maitlands aren’t in it, I hope there are other “straight man” characters at least When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I told you how many times I’ve rewound the part where Alec Baldwin’s character Adam Maitland first encounters the titular ghost in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice, you’d give me a concerned look and immediately confiscate my TV remote.
Mar. 26, 2024
The best thing about Animal Crossing: New Horizons is its aquarium, so this indie dev is bringing it to their Stardew Valley-like in a way that's "as fun to explore"
Sunkissed City is expected later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming city sim from a formerStardew Valleydeveloper will have an aquarium they hope is as fun as the one in Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Arthur ‘Mr. Podunkian’ Lee - who previously assisted in developing Stardew Valley - has shared some new insight into their upcoming gameSunkissed City.
Mar. 26, 2024
The sequel to one of last year's most divisive horror films has debuted to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and fans are a little shocked
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is the perfect horror movie, according to its surprising Rotten Tomatoes score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Released on March 26, the follow-up has managed to land an extremely impressive 100% score onRotten Tomatoeson its day of release. It’s worth noting, though, that at the time of writing, the film only has six reviews.
Mar. 26, 2024
THE400 Mini review: "your dad's first Atari PC is back"
The Atari 400 Mini serves up cute, convenient access to the microcomputer’s best capers, making for an adorable homage to a historic system. The mini plug and play console itself is going to look fantastic sitting on your shelf or desk, and while it could have gone further in terms of interactive design, attention to detail and accurate software emulation make for a tremendous trip through videogame history. Adorable, authentic design
Mar. 26, 2024
Upcoming The Omen horror movie prequel producer says trying to avoid the NC-17 rating "weirdly made it more intense"
Director Arkasha Stevenson also reveals she spent 18 months fighting for one particular scene to be included in the final edit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The First Omen director Arkasha Stevenson says she spent 18 months fighting for one particularly violent scene to be included in the horror prequel, despite 20th Century Studios pushing for its R-rating. Activelytryingto avoid an NC-17 rating, in fact, made the more movie “more intense”, says producer Keith Levine.
Mar. 26, 2024
10 years ago, the cast and crew of Captain America: The Winter Soldier told us they wanted to change the MCU forever with the sequel
To mark its 10-year anniversary, have a read of Total Film’s cover story on Captain America: The Winter Soldier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Rogers is angry. Hunted by the very government he’s sworn to defend, the living WW2 legend is on the run. Tearing down a Washington D.C. freeway in a sedan driven by his new-found friend Sam Wilson, with fellow Avenger Natasha Romanoff – aka the Black Widow – in the back seat, the man called Captain America is under attack from his former best friend, the long-thought-dead Bucky Barnes.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 players are getting absolutely roasted by the very Pawns that are supposed to be helping them
And I can’t really blame them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players are getting absolutely roasted by their Pawns but are still discovering fascinating details relating to their companions. Pawns are a huge feature of Dragon’s Dogma 2, just like they were in the original dark fantasy RPG - they follow the Arisen around, aid them in combat, and guide them to particular quest objectives.
Mar. 25, 2024
20 years later, Half-Life 2 Deathmatch still my favorite online multiplayer FPS of all time
Opinion | You can rip toilets from the wall and kill enemies with them. Enough said? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a year whereHelldivers 2has taken the multiplayer shooter space by storm, I’ve found myself pining for a classic. It’s been almost 20 years since I first installed Half-Life 2 on my dad’s Windows XP-powered PC and its online offshoot, Half-Life 2: Deathmatch, and, having reinstalled it just a few weeks ago, I’ve reignited an obsession I first discovered when I myself was just 18 years old.
Mar. 25, 2024
3 Body Problem star is pleased they managed to get a Game of Thrones-style death in the Netflix sci-fi show
“You’re sci-fi’s Sean Bean!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains big spoilers from Netflix’s3 Body Problem. Make sure you’ve seen episodes 1-4 before reading any further. Given it comes from the showrunners of Game of Thrones, it’s maybe not unexpected that Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem features a fair few deaths. However, that doesn’t make Jack Rooney’s brutal murder at the end of episode three any less shocking – and it turns out it was the same for actor John Bradley.
Mar. 25, 2024
After 33 years, Advance Wars' first appearance on Game Boy has finally been translated
War… War sometimes gets translated… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the earliest entries in Nintendo’s beloved turn-based strategy series, Advance Wars, has finally gotten the English translation it’s deserved for 33 years. Advance Wars actually predates the Game Boy Advance by several decades. It debuted as Famicom Wars on the Japanese equivalent to the NES back in 1988, spawning a series that would feature titles like Game Boy Wars and Super Famicom Wars on successive platforms.
Mar. 25, 2024
After getting unceremoniously pulled from the PlayStation Store, the Stellar Blade demo launches for real this week
The deleted Stellar Blade demo that brought us the very NSFW skin suit launches for real this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, a demo for action-RPG Stellar Blade hit the PlayStation Store and was pulled moments later, but now weeks laterSonyhas finally confirmed that the real launch of that demo is coming very soon.
Mar. 25, 2024
Amid cancelation reports, one of HBO's best shows has been delayed indefinitely
It looks like Euphoria season 3 will not be scrapped completely yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After rumors of the show’s complete cancelation circled online, HBO has announced that season 3 of its hit drama Euphoria has been delayed. The news comes after reports of the season being scrapped entirely made the rounds online, perWorld of Reel. This is not the first obstacle the third installment of the high school drama has faced.
Mar. 25, 2024
Amid Xbox handheld rumors, Phil Spencer says he has a "list of things we should go do" with one
Firstly, he wants to be able to use a controller to boot up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhasn’t explicitly said an Xbox handheld is coming, but in a newPolygoninterview, he said he has a number of ideas if one were to ever happen. We’ve been asking for some sort of handheld Xbox system for a while now, and as of the last few daysthe rumor mill is a-churnin', but so far there’s been no official word fromMicrosoft.
Mar. 25, 2024
An infamous 1970s TV interview may have inspired Heath Ledger's Joker - now it's the basis for a hit new horror movie
Late Night with the Devil’s Jack Delroy and The Dark Knight’s Joker have something in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Late Night with the Devilstar David Dastmalchian says the film’s demonic talk show has something in common with Heath Ledger’s Joker. “The Cairnes brothers sent me a bunch of footage that they accumulated of Don Lane. He was the Johnny Carson of Australian television.
Mar. 25, 2024
As Dragon's Dogma 2 players desperately try to stop Dragonsplague from killing off NPCs, they're resorting to the only surefire cure - throwing their Pawns into the Brine
Players are taking no chances when it comes to the deadly Dragonsplague When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDragon’s Dogma 2community has been left shaken by the existence of Dragonsplague – a deadly illness introduced in the sequel thatcan result in entire towns being killed. Left unchecked, the contagious disease – which can be spread game-to-game by hiring infected Pawns – has the potential to result in numerous NPCs, including important quest-givers, being wiped out overnight.
Mar. 25, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player throws away a 92-hour Honour Mode run because they really wanted a specific pair of gloves
“Well, well well, if it isn’t the consequences of my own actions…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player threw away a 92-hour Honour Mode run because they thought they knew better than the Dream Visitor. Pro tip: Don’t try this at home. One Baldur’s Gate 3 player thought they could return to Act 1 while playing through Act 2 in Honour Mode, all because they wanted to pick up the Gloves of Belligerent Skies from the Githyanki Creche.
Mar. 25, 2024
Colin Farrell says Batman spin-off The Penguin is "really dark" and "incredibly violent"
The Batman spin-off show sounds like a dark ride When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Penguin star Colin Farrell has teased the new show – and it sounds like an intense, dark installment in Matt Reeves’s Batman universe. The new show recently dropped its first trailer, which sets up a Godfather-esque take on Gotham and Farrell’s villain. “It’s dark, that’s what I can tell you about it,” Farrell toldMovieZine.
Mar. 25, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 free trial starts at the end of the week for PS5 and Xbox Series X players
Enjoy five hours in Night City for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A free trial ofCyberpunk 2077will be available for PS5 and Xbox Series X players later this week. The trial itself will give players up to five hours of playtime and is set to run fromMarch 28at 8am PDT / 11am EST / 3pm GMTand will end onMarch 31at 11:59pm PDT / 2:59am EST / 6:59am GMT, so start clearing your calendar now.
Mar. 25, 2024
Zelda director hopes his canceled comic book adaptation with The Batman director could still happen: "It was a giant mo-cap Avatar with medieval fighting mice"
Exclusive: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball says his canceled Mouse Guard adaptation could still go ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Wes Ball gets ready to bring his upcoming epic Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to the big screen, the director reflects on a canceled animated project he had in the works with fellow Apes helmer Matt Reeves – and says he hopes the movie does happen one day.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 director wanted to add the polarizing Dragonsplague mechanic to the original 10 years ago, but couldn't due to technical limitations
Huge crowds of NPCs also weren’t possible back in the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s most divisive feature, the dreaded Dragonsplague, was first thought about 10 years ago but couldn’t be realized because of the technological shortcomings of the time. In an interview withAutomaton Media, Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno, who also helmed the original RPG atCapcom, reflects on what wasn’t possible with the first game.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Dragonsplague cures, signs, and symptoms
Pawns can get infected with Dragonsplague in Dragon’s Dogma 2, which can be really dangerous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Dragonsplague disease can pose a serious threat to your game, causing one of your Pawns to go nuclear and wipe out a town. It’s a disease that spreads between Pawns only, so you’re safe as the hero ofDragon’s Dogma 2, but the NPCs around you definitely aren’t if you let it go unchecked.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans face race to figure out Dragonsplague as in-game illness wipes out Pawns and NPCs, causing some quests to totally vanish
The contagious illness can have dire consequences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s only been a few days sinceDragon’s Dogma 2finally launched, and despite receiving someincredibly positive critic reviewsand breaking records forCapcomon Steam, it’s not all been smooth sailing. There’s beenbacklash over the microtransactionson offer, and now, there’s also mass panic over the existence of a deadly plague that can result in the death of all the NPCs in a town.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Jasper, Onyx and Tiger Eye explained
What are the valuables and gems in Dragon’s Dogma 2 for, and can you craft with them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Jasper, Onyx and Tiger Eye valuables are special gems that players can expect to get either as quest rewards or just found in chests while exploring. Obviously they’re probably worth a lot when sold, but with the importance of crafting inDragon’s Dogma 2, and the rarity of jewels like Onyx and Jasper, players are probably unwilling to pawn (har har) such items without confirmation that they’re not needed for something more useful along the way.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Nameless Village quest walkthrough
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You should eventually see some pillars: Head through the pillars and you’ll find a run down mansion where you can speak to a man called Flaude. He’ll explain that this is basically Thief Town and that he’s never heard of Arthur, the false Sovran. He’ll also reward you with a scroll called Legend’s Opus which will let one of theDragon’s Dogma 2 vocations, the thief, learn the Blades of the Pyre ability.
Mar. 25, 2024
"Early builds" of The Elder Scrolls 6 are being played at Bethesda, offering the same "joy, excitement, and promise of adventure" as the rest of the series' 30-year history
Don’t get us wrong, there’s still a long wait coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Early builds” ofThe Elder Scrolls 6are being played at Bethesda, as the studio celebrates 30 years of its iconic fantasy RPG series. In a post outlining three decades of The Elder Scrolls - starting in 1994 with Arena, Bethesda said that it has “other exciting projects underway” in addition to all of its classic back catalogue.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 players stunned to realize you don't have to lug a ton of camping kits around: "They're not consumable?!"
You’re not the only one who didn’t realize it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like me, have spent your first hours in Dragon’s Dogma 2 lugging around a fat stack of camping kits thinking they were single-use items, here’s an important PSA: you can reuse those things. Yeah, it turns out that camping kits in Dragon’s Dogma 2 aren’t actually consumables.
Mar. 25, 2024
DSTLRY's The Big Burn combines heartbreak and horror in a heist to steal from the devil himself
Two damned lovers try to steal back their souls from the devil himself in DSTLRY’s heist meets horror title The Big Burn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lucifer showrunner Joe Henderson is returning to comics alongside former Lucifer comic artist Lee Garbett, colorist Lee Loughridge of DSTLRY’s hit comic Somna, and letterer Simon Bowland for The Big Burn, the story of two demolition lovers enacting a hellish heist to steal their souls back from the devil himself.
Mar. 25, 2024
EA Sports College Football 25: Everything you need to know
The classic NCAA series gets reinvented with College Football 25, and here are all the details to get you excited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. College Football 25 trailer The first EA College Football 25 trailer offers a glimpse at all the intricacies on offer in the series' return, such as lifelike mascots, jerseys, locker rooms, and stadiums. It also confirmed the first four teams: Michigan, Georgia, Florida and Alabama.
Mar. 25, 2024
Following days of complaints, Dragon's Dogma 2's first patch lets players start a new game even if save data already exists
Expect the fixes “as soon as they are ready” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is getting its first patch since release soon, adding the option to start a new game even if save data already exists. Capcomhas announced that the first patch for Dragon’s Dogma 2 is on the way and will include fixes and some new features.
Mar. 25, 2024
He's not all bad: Helldivers 2's D&D-style game master Joel joins a player's game, drops an unreleased vehicle, and then vanishes into the night
“I need to get back to work” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few individuals as mysterious asHelldivers 2’s galacticgame master Joel– the man pulling all the strings of the war, constantly working to evolve the third-person shooter’s narrative, as well as issuing Major Orders to us all. He’s beenquietly working behind the scenessince the game’s launch, and has become a bit of a legend amongst the community, even if some might view him as more of an antagonistgiven the challenges he’s set for us.
Mar. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2 players trying to draw soldiers to Mantes to fight the Automatons are facing a huge problem: Fighting the bots isn't fun
It’s tough for Super Earth’s soldiers to think strategically When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the current Major Order looking all but complete,Helldivers 2players are attempting to rally their fellow soldiers to the fight on Mantes. The issue, though, is that plenty of people don’t fancy the fight against the Automatons. The current Major Order in Helldivers 2 commands players to liberate Zagon Prime and Fori Prime against the Terminid hordes.
Mar. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2 players, democracy's greatest weapon may soon be upon us as Arrowhead says Gatling guns "may" be coming but would "require some real cool mechanics"
Director Johan Pilestedt already has an idea for a Helldivers 2 Gatling gun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2studio Arrowhead is looking into adding Gatling guns, which could very well be one of the most powerful weapons in the great, collective arsenal of democracy’s last defenders. Gatling guns historically (in video games and in real life) have an extremely high rate of fire with a lot of recoil due to their size and weight, and so naturally aren’t usually great candidates for primary weapon loadouts.
Mar. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2's friendly fire "will never change," because if it did the devs "would have to turn off bullet damage against enemies as well"
“It’s the law.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s CEO has reaffirmed the game’s commitment to friendly fire, confirming that the ability to completely one-shot your allies “will never change.” In a response to a player asking that the system stick around in perpetuity, Johan Pilestedt said that Arrowhead would “never change” friendly fire, explaining that “if we turned off friendly fire we would have to turn off bullet damage against enemies as well.
Mar. 25, 2024
Here's how a secluded Polish studio was called upon for The Witcher Remake, Baldur's Gate 3, and Divinity 2
Interview | Fool’s Theory’s Jakub Rokosz talks old friends, new experiences, and finding a home in Bielsko-Biała When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the half-decade he worked atCD Projekt Red, Jakub Rokosz rose to the rank of senior quest designer and contributed to Geralt’s two most beloved adventures: The Witcher 2: Assassins Of Kings andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
Mar. 25, 2024
Hideo Kojima has high praise for a new Netflix sci-fi drama, and fans can't help but compare it to his six-word Madame Web review
Kojima wrote more than six words to express his love for 3 Body Problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite mixed reviews,Hideo Kojimaloved Netflix’s3 Body Problem, and took to Twitter to sing its praises. “I’ve just finished watching through eight episodes of 3 Body Problem. The original novel by Liu Cixin is depicted on a grand scale and in a unique style,” Kojimawrote.
Mar. 25, 2024
How to change appearance in Rise of the Ronin
You can change your face and appearance at the Longhouse in Rise of the Ronin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin change appearance option to customise your face and hair is done via the Longhouse, the little hub of activity that players will unlock fairly early on in the game. Rise of the Ronin’s appearance customisation options are fairly broad, allowing you to manifest a variety of faces for your ultimate ninja warrior.
Mar. 25, 2024
Is it just me, or was the silent era the best for comedy?
A Total Film writer on why laughs were louder before sound… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Think of silent cinema and chances are a number of images will come to mind. Count Orlok’s shadow on the stairs in Nosferatu (1922), perhaps, or the cityscapes of Fritz Lang’sMetropolis(1927). But sooner or later you’ll likely imagine a scene from one of the era’s many comedies.
Mar. 25, 2024
Marvel star Anthony Mackie is desperate to be in a John Wick movie so he can finally be a "cool dad"
Exclusive: Anthony Mackie says he has been rallying Keanu Reeves to let him be in John Wick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anthony Mackie may be busy preparing for Captain America 4, but that hasn’t stopped him eyeing up some other projects. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday, whichfeatures The Fall Guy on the cover, the Marvel star says he has his hopes set on John Wick 5.
Mar. 25, 2024
Marvel star is sad Disney isn't making a season 2 of his MCU show, despite its great Rotten Tomatoes score
Anthony Mackie is disappointed The Falcon and the Winter Soldier didn’t return for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel star Anthony Mackie has shared his disappointment thatThe Falcon and the Winter Soldierdid not return for season 2. Mackie plays Sam Wilson in the MCU, and he became the new Captain America in the show’s finale. Instead of his story being continued in a second season, though, he’ll be starring in his own solo film next year – Captain America: Brave New World.
Mar. 25, 2024
Marvel's upcoming animated series is an "intense" TV-MA-rated show that doesn't "pull its punches"
Marvel Zombies is on its way to Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatX-Men ‘97has takenDisney Plusby storm with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, a Marvel boss has ensured that this isn’t the end of high-quality adult animation in the MCU – Marvel Zombies is on the way, and we should be excited. “In terms of more mature animation, yeah, we’re making a Marvel Zombies show right now that is pretty intense that’s for sure a TV-MA show,” Brad Winderbaum, who’s the Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation atMarvel Studios, toldIGN.
Mar. 25, 2024
Mass Effect 5 is in good hands, as its director confirms the long-awaited RPG sequel is being led by four BioWare veterans
Many of the series' original developers are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect 5is in good hands, as the director of the upcoming sequel confirms how many people in the leadership team worked on the original trilogy. In response to this, another Twitter user asked how they knew this, to which Gamble stepped in to straighten things out.
Mar. 25, 2024
Netflix sci-fi show 3 Body Problem may not have been renewed yet, but the cast are already planning season 2 storylines
Exclusive: “There’s a lot that happens with these characters” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains big spoilers from Netflix’s3 Body Problem. Make sure you’ve seen it before reading any further. 3 Body Problem may have only just arrived on Netflix, but the stars of the sci-fi series are already keen for what’s to come. Based on the novels by Liu Cixin, the show follows a group of scientists pulled into a global threat as aliens called the San-Ti plan their invasion of Earth.
Mar. 25, 2024
New horror movie Late Night with the Devil had a sinister day at the box office with an eerily spot on total
This is one creepy coincidence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New found footage horror movieLate Night with the Deviltook in an eerily fitting total at the box office over the weekend – and it has us pretty spooked. According toVariety, Late Night with the Devil – which is about a late night host becoming embroiled in a Satanic incident live on air – came in sixth place at the domestic box office, for a total of $2.
Mar. 25, 2024
Writing Baldur's Gate 3 was "the honor of a lifetime," but Larian's new writing director is "so excited for what comes next"
Larian’s heading in a new direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian’s writing director is “so excited” for the studio’s next game afterBaldur’s Gate 3. Last week, news broke thatLarian wasn’t making Baldur’s Gate 4, and hadeven abandoned DLC for Baldur’s Gate 3because the developer’s heart just wasn’t in it. Now, Larian’s writing director, Adam Smith, says in the tweet below that he’s “so excited” for what’s next for the studio, whatever that might eventually be.
Mar. 25, 2024
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda pays a bittersweet tribute to Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama and one of his favorite hobbies
The One Piece creator shares his thoughts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manga creator Eiichiro Oda - who last weekannounced that One Piece would be taking a three week “scheduled maintenance” break- has commented once again on the recent passing of his friend, and fellow legendary mangaka, Akira Toriyama. As spotted by theOne Piece Podcaston Twitter (@OnePiecePodcast), Oda, writing in the latest issue of Weekly Shōnen Jump, said of his friend and colleague, “Right now he’s got a halo on his head and he’s saying ‘Sure is tough to be a mangaka’ while building models without a care in the world.
Mar. 25, 2024
Robot Dreams review: "This dog-and-bot bromance is a charming, wordless wonder"
Berger’s beautiful, heartfelt dog-and-bot bromance is a charming, wordless wonder that puts you in a New York state of mind. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Do androids really dream of electric sheep? Robot reveries turn out to be far more rich and soulful than Philip K. Dick suggested in Pablo Berger’s heartwarming (and sometimes heartbreaking) Oscar-nominated animation about a lonely New York City dog and his robot buddy.
Mar. 25, 2024
Scarlett Johansson to take over from fellow Marvel star Chris Pratt as new Jurassic World lead
Dinosaurs eat man, woman inherits the earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scarlett Johansson is trading the Avengers for dinosaurs. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Johansson is set to star in the upcoming Jurassic World movie from director Gareth Edwards and original Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp. THRpreviously reportedthat the new movie is set to launch a “new Jurassic era” with an “all-new storyline,” with Jurassic World: Dominion wrapping up Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard’s story arc.
Mar. 25, 2024
Solo dev behind unique city-building game is "trying not to fear the reviews" as it launches against genre titans: "Whether it's loved, or not, it's my life's work"
“For whatever idiosyncratic faults, there will never be anything like it again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tomas Sala, the solo dev behind the upcoming Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles, is preparing for his extremely unique take on city builders and strategy games to launch against a pair of that space’s most established names. Bulwark asks you to effectively paint the connections between various resources and your outposts.
Mar. 25, 2024
Solve eerie mysteries and puzzles in this gorgeous adventure game inspired by Scottish folklore when it releases in October
The Heirloom is going straight on the Steam Wishlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Heirloom is a visually stunning 2D game that blends Scottish thriller with puzzle elements. It will be available this October on PC, Mobile, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox. OurFuture Game Showtrailer starts with a clock ticking away in the dead of night before a sudden outbreak of light from an old lighthouse illuminates the face of our frightened protagonist.
Mar. 25, 2024
Stardew Valley's Eric Barone is "eager" to get back to working on Haunted Chocolatier but wants 1.6 "bug-free and out to all platforms" first
The 1.6 update is just one of ConcernedApe’s projects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’s Eric Barone says he’s “eager” to get back to working on Haunted Chocolatier, but is focused on the farming game’s 1.6 update for now. It’s been almost a week since we got the highly anticipatedStardew Valley 1.6 update, and Barone - aka ConcernedApe - has already rolled out patch1.
Mar. 25, 2024
Strap in for a deep-space jaunt with Jump Over The Age’s much-anticipated Citizen Sleeper sequel, Starward Vector, in Edge 396’s exclusive cover story
“I’m trying to encourage this behavior where the player is running on the edge of their capabilities at all times” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gareth Damian Martin didn’t expect much from the launch of Citizen Sleeper. The plan was to make something experimental relatively quickly, and over two years they’d convinced themself that it wasn’t going to be a success.
Mar. 25, 2024
Stunning indie horror game "7 long years in the making" quietly released after grueling hand-drawn animations were "almost a shot in the foot"
“If no one notices you released your game, no one will have a chance to be interested in it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in January, the indie horror gameThe Night is Greyreleased after a grueling seven-year development process that just barely survived the dedication to frame-by-frame character animation, and despitepositive reviews, it’s still struggling to find an audience at the time of publication.
Mar. 25, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episode 6 trailer teases epic team-ups and big shocks in season 1 finale
Rick and Michonne are on a mission to save Alexandria in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s only one episode left ofThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Liveand to ramp up viewers' excitement, AMC has unveiled a dramatic-looking tease as to what to expect from the finale. In the action-packed promo, which you can watch above, Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) look to embark on a last-ditch attempt to save Alexandria from whatever terrible thing the Civic Republic Military has planned for the pair’s beloved settlement, as they come up against Terry O’Quinn’s morally ambiguous Major General Beale.
Mar. 25, 2024
Two Marvel shows fans thought might have been canceled get an update, and they're apparently "spectacular"
“They’re spectacular, they’re amazing, and they’re different” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, months later, we’ve finally had a positive update on the shows as Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum confirmed that they’re still on the way. “Yeah, absolutely,” he toldAgents of Fandomabout if they’re still coming out. “We’re editing both of those shows as we speak. They’re spectacular, they’re amazing, and they’re different… We’re able to explore corners of the universe that are really exciting.
Mar. 25, 2024
What would you buy Batman for his birthday? Superman and Wonder Woman are looking for some present inspiration
Wonder Woman #7 is an amusing change of pace for the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do you get the Batman who has everything? That’s the question facing both Diana and Superman in Wonder Woman #7 - a surprisingly light-hearted installment in what has been, since Tom King took over the writing duties on the series,a fairly serious and politically-minded comic.
Mar. 25, 2024
Where to find Lennart in Dragon's Dogma 2
Who is Lennart in Dragon’s Dogma 2 and where’s his location in Melve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to find Lennart in Dragon’s Dogma 2 as part of the Oxcart Courier quest to Melve. The job’s simple enough: take an oxcart to Melve and give a letter to Lennart when you get there. Sounds easy. It’s just thatDragon’s Dogma 2doesn’t tell you where Lennart is, what he looks like, or where he might be in the decent sized town with loads of people you can walk up to and talk with.
Mar. 25, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi show from the creators of Game of Thrones is top of the streamer's chart
3 Body Problem is racing up Netflix’s top 10 after its first weekend on the platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix sci-fi series3 Body Problemis racing up the streamer’s charts. PerFlixPatrol, the show is currently number two in the US and the UK after its first weekend on the platform (it was released on March 21). The series has also reached the number one spot around the world, including in Australia, Canada, Brazil, New Zealand, South Africa, and Thailand.
Mar. 25, 2024
Dragon Age creator says that if crunch is "the only way" to make massive games, "maybe the industry deserves to die"
However, he believes it “doesn’t have to be that way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Gaider, the creator of Dragon Age’s setting, has spoken out against the current state of the games industry, and the “fear” developers have of needing to crunch to make enormous games as if it’s the only way forward. He believes that “it doesn’t have to be that way,” but that if it did, “maybe the industry deserves to die.
Mar. 24, 2024
Alien: Romulus star teases "proper horror" in the sequel and following in Sigourney Weaver's footsteps
Exclusive: Cailee Spaeny says Alien: Romulus is the “child” of Alien and Aliens – with a healthy dose of horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alien: Romulus is set to bring us face-to-face(hugger) with the xenomorph when it hits the big screen this summer, withPriscilla’s Cailee Spaeny taking on the lead role as new character Raines. Set between 1979’s Alien and 1986’s Aliens, the new movie is a loving homage to the two.
Mar. 24, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 lead very seriously explains the NSFW bear scene, and "what happened in my life that led me to this point"
Intimacy coordinators are more important than you might think, even for the bear nookie scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’sperformance director has explained some of the background behind the RPG’s infamously viral bear smooching scene. Before the smash hit game came out, developer Larian Studio was smart to promote one particular feature:sex with a druid shaped in grizzly bear form.
Mar. 24, 2024
Crash Bandicoot's arch nemesis proves that sometimes, mad scientists can be the good guys
Opinion | In defense of Dr Neo Cortex and his underappreciated heroics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First impressions matter; it’s always going to be hard to win someone over when you perform torturous experiments and kidnap their girlfriend on the first meeting. It’s fair to say that Dr Neo Cortex and Crash got off on the wrong foot, and maybe the bandicoot has a good reason to dislike his sworn enemy.
Mar. 24, 2024
Crash Bandicoot, Spyro, and Skylanders developer is reportedly making a game with former owner Xbox shortly after going indie
Toys For Bob has apparently signed a deal with Microsoft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toys For Bob has reportedly signed a deal with its former corporate owners atMicrosoft, only a few weeks after finding independence. The studio has been responsible for Skylanders, the most recent Spyro The Dragon remakes, and Crash Bandicoot 4, but publisherActivisionthen strangely put most of the team to work supporting its hefty Call of Duty Warzone efforts.
Mar. 24, 2024
Director of It star Bill Skarsgård’s new action movie says anime was a big influence: "I read a lot of manga"
Exclusive: Boy Kills World director Moritz Mohr explains the influences for his new action hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Skarsgård is switching horror for action in the new film Boy Kills World, and the director says they drew on some intriguing influences. Produced by none other thanEvil Dead’s Sam Raimi, the new film sees Skarsgård play a deaf man named Boy who has been trained to become an elite assassin after his family is murdered.
Mar. 24, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 companions will gossip about your thirsty misdeeds after you use the RPG's brothel
“The private quarters of one Arisen I served had many a visitor” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your Dragon’s Dogma 2 companions will expose your misdeeds if you choose to spend time in the RPG’s brothels. Pawns in Dragon’s Dogma 2 are the player-made companions that follow you at every step of the adventure, help you slay beasts, and play catch with you if you decide to throw a stray chicken their way.
Mar. 24, 2024
Your annual Hollow Knight: Silksong reassurance (or copium) is here as the Metroidvania sequel is "still in development" after going MIA for two years
The clown makeup industry is probably booming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight: Silksonghas continued its long road to release in silence as the Metroidvania sequel has been largely absent from the spotlight after its last trailer almost two years ago. But our annual Silksong update is here to reassure us that, yes, the game is still cooking.
Mar. 23, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Hunt for the Jadeite Orb quest walkthrough
Who should you give the Jadeite Orb to in DD2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Hunt for the Jadeite Orb quest is largely focused on who you give the Orb to: Everard or Offulve? With two people wanting the same prize and only one to go around, it’s not just a matter of finding the Jadeite Orb, but deciding who’s worthy of it too - not to mention theDragon’s Dogma 2rewards involved for handing it over to one person over the other.
Mar. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss explains there's no bad blood with D&D license owner amid split: "WOTC is not to blame for us taking a different direction"
Larian and Wizards of the Coast apparently had a good working relationship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios recently announced that itwon’t be frolicking in the Dungeons & Dragons world anymore- dashing hopes forBaldur’s Gate 3DLC and a possible Baldur’s Gate 4 - but the team’s founder says there’s no bad blood between the studio and the D&D license holder.
Mar. 23, 2024
All Dragon's Dogma 2 vocations and how to unlock them
The DD2 classes are found across the game, with some powerful options When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 vocations are classes for both the Arisen and their pawns, and there’s 10 vocations in total, all of which can be unlocked at different locations around the map via different characters. You’ll start off with just four vocations - Fighter, Archer, Mage and Thief - but can learn more as you explore inDragon’s Dogma 2, some of which are exclusive to you (meaning your Pawns cannot learn them).
Mar. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Dawntrail expansion is coming a week after the Elden Ring DLC so Yoshi-P can binge Shadow of the Erdtree first
“I’ll give you one week!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion has officially received a release date for its early access and full release. Yoshi-P also noted that he actually wanted to release Dawntrail a week earlier, but a little-known game called Elden Ring is dropping its Shadow of the Erdtree expansion around the same time.
Mar. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P adds fuel to the Final Fantasy 9 remake rumors, teases that the reason for all the Dawntrail references is "a secret"
Digital bonuses include Zidane and Garnet minions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s director dived into the MMO’s upcoming expansion earlier today, announcing theDawntrail release dateand a wave of other information. But one particular line has only bolstered rumors about a potential Final Fantasy 9 remake. Director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida revealed all in a specialpresentationlive-streamed from PAX East today, where he brought out Dawntrail’s Collector’s Edition which includes a detailed Viper figure, a beautiful cloth map, an art box, a pen case that looks like it could exist within the game’s world, and some other goodies.
Mar. 23, 2024
How a stolen car led the creator of mega mod Stardew Valley Expanded to "every modder's dream" of working with Eric Barone on update 1.6
“It was always kind of a dream of mine, but I never asked him even though we both live in Seattle” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most wholesome stories about Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update launch was that the developer behind the farming sim’s most beloved modding project,Stardew Valley Expanded, helped make it happen. And yet that might not have come to be if FlashShifter hadn’t fallen on hard times after an unfortunate brush with car theft.
Mar. 23, 2024
Legend of Zelda movie director teases "awesome idea" and says he wants to create something "serious and cool, but fun and whimsical"
Exclusive: Wes Ball talks to Total Film about his vision for The Legend of Zelda movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alive-action Legend of Zelda movie is on the wayfrom Wes Ball and, now,The Maze Runnerdirector has outlined his exciting vision for the upcoming Nintendo project. “I have this awesome idea,” Ball tellsTotal Film in our new issueout on Thursday March 28, whichfeatures The Fall Guy on the cover.
Mar. 23, 2024
Persona 3 Reload producer apologizes for excluding the JRPG's female protagonist, but explains that adding her would cost "two to three times that of Episode Aigis"
Persona 3 Portable’s Kotone isn’t (officially) joining the remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload unfortunatelywon’t be receiving the playable female protagonist, Kotone, seen in another version of the classic, and now, the game’s producer has apologized for the exclusion. When Persona 3 Portable came out in 2009, players had the choice between playing as two different protagonists.
Mar. 23, 2024
RuneScape creator answers our biggest questions about his new MMO Brighter Shores: classes, professions, monetization, and a TTRPG open world
Interview | Brighter Shores does, in fact, sound a fair bit like RuneScape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some 23 years after co-founding Jagex as the lead dev and sole engine developer on the original RuneScape, Andrew Gower is making another MMO. It’s called Brighter Shores,it’s out on PC and Mac later this year, it’s free-to-play, and it looks and sounds an awful lot like RuneScape.
Mar. 23, 2024
The Fall Guy star Emily Blunt and director want to make "many" sequels: "I want Lethal Weapon numbers"
Exclusive: The team behind the new action movie have high hopes for its future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guyis yet to be released but the team behind the upcoming action movie are already looking ahead to the future. Loosely based on the ’80s TV show of the same name, which celebrated the work of stunt performers, here Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt take the leading roles directed by none other thanBullet Train’sDavid Leitch, who is certainly the right man for the job given that he was previously a stuntman.
Mar. 23, 2024
This fan-made Helldivers 2 for Wii teaser is so adorable I wish it were real
Imagine Wii Sports but set on Super Earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This adorableHelldivers 2Wii game doesn’t actually exist, but it’s so accurate I feel like I’ve played it. Twitter user @getmadz shares a video captioned “If Helldivers 2 was a Wii game.” The video features exactly that: the Arrowhead Studios game in a nostalgic Nintendo Wii style.
Mar. 22, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan talks creating the "most violent and menacing" villain for new sequel
Exclusive: Director Gil Kenan talks creating the most “violent and menacing adversary a Ghostbuster has ever faced” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empiredirector Gil Kenan has opened up on creating the “most dangerous, the most violent and menacing adversary that a ghostbuster has ever faced.” “I’m really proud of Garraka. We were so excited to go back to finish the Gozer saga in Afterlife because it felt like it was a way of settling a score with the past,” Kenan tells GamesRadar+.
Mar. 22, 2024
29% off Disney Lorcana starter decks make now the best time to pick up the TCG
Keep more money in the bippidy-boppidy-bank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might’ve seenDisneyLorcana around your local game store and wondered what all the hype is about. Despite only releasing last year, the TCG newcomer has been quickly climbing the ranks among thebest card games. Well, it’s time to find out why; these deals provide an ideal opportunity to dive into Disney Lorcana.
Mar. 22, 2024
3 Body Problem season 2 is already being mapped out, and the Netflix sci-fi show creators think it could run for two or three more seasons
Exclusive: The future of 3 Body Problem is being mapped out, according to its showrunners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s epic new sci-fi series3 Body Problembrings the world of Liu Cixin’s novels to life as it tells the story of an unprecedented extraterrestrial threat. The eight-part drama begins with a series of mysterious scientist deaths as it soon becomes clear that a decision made by a young woman decades prior has put the whole world in danger.
Mar. 22, 2024
A comic book adaptation with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score offers a surprisingly tender depiction of loneliness
Big Screen Spotlight | Robot Dreams is not the film you think it is, and it’s all the more moving as a result When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Based on a graphic novel of the same name by Sara Varon, the film begins with New Yorker Dog ordering a robot friend to keep him company in his lonely big city life.
Mar. 22, 2024
After 27 years, the director of a Nintendo 64 cult classic returned to lead Princess Peach Showtime
Why did Nintendo delay this feel-good story? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now Princess Peach: Showtime is out, it’s time to talk about the feel-good comeback of an old-school director we’ve got thanks to the studio behind it. Princess Peach: Showtime was developed by Good-Feel, the same Japanese third-party responsible for Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Yoshi’s Woolly World, and Yoshi’s Crafted World.
Mar. 22, 2024
After 280,000 attempts, the final level of Super Mario Maker turns out to be a fake, and now players can start celebrating a victory they already achieved a week ago
Trimming the Herbs was a TAS all along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario Maker players have finally done it - they’ve beaten every single legitimate level uploaded to the original game before the servers shut down. The catch is that they already achieved victory last week, and they’re only now able to celebrate the accomplishment after the creator of the last level standing came forward to reveal that it was a fake.
Mar. 22, 2024
After almost 10 years, unofficial Pokemon website known for sharing fan-made games shuts down after reportedly receiving a DMCA takedown notice
The website didn’t host fan-made games directly, but allowed links to them to be shared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The details of the alleged DMCA notice haven’t been shared, so it’s not been confirmed if the takedown comes directly fromThe Pokemon Companyitself, or what exact reasoning was given for it. It seems likely that it could be related to the fan games that were shared via the website, although it’s worth noting that the website didn’t host these games directly – it instead allowed links to be posted to them.
Mar. 22, 2024
Almost 25 years after the original, The Walking Dead and Saw stars reunite for a sequel to their divisive thriller
The MacManus brothers are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news for Norman Reedus fans asThe Walking Deadstar’s 1999 cult favorite film The Boondock Saints is getting another sequel. As reported byDeadline, bothJohn Wickproducer Thunder Road and Dragonfly Films are expanding the action franchise, with Reedus andSaw 3D’s Sean Patrick Flanery returning as the crime-fighting Irish-American brothers Connor & Murphy McManus.
Mar. 22, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players call for an extension to the latest Major Order following tracking errors and game crashes, others say losing the battle is part of winning the war
We’ll get ‘em next time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a turbulent few days in theHelldivers 2community. Arrowhead Game Studios (and the Ministry of Truth) has finallyadmitted that flying bugs are real, and the airborne critters are currently running wild in the game. We were also givena seriously tough Major Order from galactic game master Joel, which tasked us with liberating five planets in just three days.
Mar. 22, 2024
As Helldivers 2's Ministry of Truth admits deception over flying bugs, director says they "have always believed there to be a possibility of flying bugs," actually
The propaganda continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t back down, double down. TheHelldivers 2propaganda machine is spinning up once again after the horrible flying Terminid bugs debuted in the game, something its creative director dismissed as “propaganda from bug sympathizers” when players first reported it. Earlier this month, whenHelldivers 2 players first started reporting screenshots of what looked like flying bugs, the game’s director dismissed it as “propaganda from bug sympathizers.
Mar. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's director scrapped its DLC, and the reaction of Larian devs shows it was the right call: "I saw so many elated faces"
Swen Vincke says DLC felt more like an obligation than a passion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s developer was working on DLC, and then scrapped it because it felt more obligatory than an actual passion. “You could see the team was doing it because everyone felt like we had to do it, but it wasn’t really coming from the heart, and we’re very much a studio from the heart.
Mar. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Swen Vincke says the hit D&D RPG will still get updates like mod support and new ending cinematics, just not "new content"
“It’s not easy for us to say goodbye to them but we also knew from the get-go we’d have to one day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios isn’t planning on making full-fatBaldur’s Gate 3DLC or a sequel, but that doesn’t mean the hit D&D RPG is getting totally abandoned. Swen Vincke explains onTwitterthat “there’s still a bunch of stuff coming like mod support and extra cinematics for some of the endings,” you just won’t be getting “new content.
Mar. 22, 2024
Batman spin-off The Penguin looks like Gotham's answer to The Godfather in first action-packed trailer
The series arrives on Max this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Penguin is here – and it looks likeThe Batmanspin-off could be Gotham City’s answer to The Godfather. The new series sees Colin Farrell reprise his role as Oz Cobb, AKA the Penguin, and has been described as “an epic crime saga.” Taking place shortly after the events of the movie, it charts the Penguin’s rise to power in Gotham’s criminal underworld.
Mar. 22, 2024
Capcom hid this performance-boosting Dragon's Dogma 2 option on PC, modder enables it while warning it could break your game
DLSS frame generation is here, with a catch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is bringing even super-mighty PCs to their knees, andCapcomseemingly disabled the option for some performance-boosting DLSS frame generation just before launch. Now a modder has brought that option back, and in doing so, revealed why Capcom disabled it in the first place.
Mar. 22, 2024
Creators of epic new Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem talk cut scenes and following up Game of Thrones
After David Benioff and D.B. Weiss ended Game of Thrones, there was only one way to go: up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article first appeared in Total Film magazine. Subscribe here! ‘I think we were both dimly aware that Barack Obama had blurbed the first book, which seemed unusual that he would blurb a Chinese science-fiction novel,’ says a hoodie-sporting Benioff, 53.
Mar. 22, 2024
D&D dev says there isn't a new edition of the game because players can't get enough of this one
Interview | Chris Perkins weighs in on the changes being made to D&D When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Changes to the D&D rules are all your fault. No, really. When you’re tinkering with something as beloved as D&D, you’re going to upset someone. It’s inevitable. But you’re also going to make the game better for others. That’s why game design architect Chris Perkins and his team have spent as long as possible listening to fan feedback, combing over data, and sending playtests into the wild.
Mar. 22, 2024
D&D dev suggests if he had to do it all over again, there might be fewer 5e classes, not more
We also got info on what will be in the new Player’s Handbook When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that D&D is getting new core rulebooks this year, and new details have just been revealed about how its classes will work… but if one D&D designer had their way, some would be very different. D&D game architect Chris Perkins said that this user-friendliness was key to him and the team – and if he could go back in time, he’d do more in terms of streamlining.
Mar. 22, 2024
Despite confidence it could avoid Nintendo legal troubles, Switch emulator Suyu struck down from GitLab over alleged DMCA takedown its creator thinks could be a hoax
It’s not clear who the supposed DMCA was issued by When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Switch emulator Suyu, which was released earlier this month as a replacement for the struck-down Yuzu, has been removed from GitLab due to an alleged DMCA takedown. However, it’s still not clear who issued this notice. In case you missed it, Yuzu was recently taken down following a lawsuit from Nintendo, which ended in a$2.
Mar. 22, 2024
Did X-Men '97 just retcon something major from the original animated series?
Is that…Jean Grey? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DidX-Men ‘97retcon a major character from the original animated series? Well, yes…and the marketing materials already kind of spoiled the reveal. Warning: spoilers for X-Men ‘97 season 1 episode 2 ahead! At the end of X-Men ‘97 season 1 episode 2, the team gets an unexpected visitor. Just before the credits roll, a woman who looks exactly like Jean Grey shows up at the front door and collapses.
Mar. 22, 2024
Doctor Who takes on dinosaurs and the '60s in first trailer for Ncuti Gatwa's debut season
Doctor Who returns this May on BBC and Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Ncuti Gatwa’s debut Doctor Who season is here and, on first look, it’s set to be a thrilling clutch of new adventures across time and space, plus more aliens and creatures than you can shake a sonic screwdriver at.
Mar. 22, 2024
Don't wait for Prime Day - Walmart already has some of the biggest Nintendo Switch deals we've seen yet
Record low prices hit Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Super Mario RPG, and Tears of the Kingdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Day might be a few months away yet, but the retailer’s current Spring Sale has everyone flocking to those virtual aisles. Wade against the masses, though, and you’ll find some fantastic Nintendo Switch deals sitting pretty on Walmart’s shelves.
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 breaks Steam records for Capcom, but the good news ends there as reviews are 'Mixed' over microtransactions and performance issues
Others are pointing out that every microtransaction item can be earned in-game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 isCapcom’s biggest-ever single-player game launch on Steam, but players aren’t taking kindly to performance issues and microtransactions. The long-awaited RPG sequel launched earlier today, March 22, but according toSteamDB, it’s already attained a staggering peak concurrent player count of 184,724 on Steam.
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Caged Magistrate walkthrough and guide
The magistrate won’t help you unless you find a place with a mountain of tomes for him in Dragon’s Dogma 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Caged Magistrate quest is about trying to find somewhere with a lot of books - because it’s not just enough to break Waldhar out of Gaol, you have to find a spare library to live in afterwards.
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Prey for the Pack walkthrough and Rodge's location
Rodge has been taken to a wolf cave in Dragon’s Dogma 2 but where is it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Prey for the Pack quest asks you to find Rodge’s location, having been taken by wolves to a nearby cave - though finding that cave can be a little tricky, especially when it turns out thatDragon’s Dogma 2is going deeper and Rodge is inside a cavewithina cave.
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 review: "Embrace the chaos and there's nothing quite like it"
Like the original game, Dragon’s Dogma 2 excels when you’re out in its open world with your pawn allies – finding hidden caves and treasure, fighting monsters, and generally losing track of time. Also like the original, it falls short in terms of quest design, convenience, and general polish. A somewhat conservative sequel, then, but one that retains the charm of its predecessor. The open world is a pleasure to explore
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Saint of the Slums walkthrough and guide
What’s going on with the Gracious Hand in Dragon’s Dogma 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Saint of the Slums quest is all about investigating the Gracious Hand and a nun called Abbess Elena, while strange medicinal practices go on behind the scenes. It’s a trickyDragon’s Dogma 2quest to do at the best of times, but also relies on you picking up on some very specific phrasing that’s all too easy to forget, as well as interpreting some rather vague phrasing.
Mar. 22, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 Vocation Frustration and greatsword and archistaff locations
Getting your hands on the greatsword and the archistaff in DD2 unlocks Sorcerer and Warrior vocations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 Vocation Frustration quest tasks players with finding both a greatsword and an archistaff, both of which are used to unlock new classes - the Sorcerer and the Warrior. These mark the point at which players can start to earn moreDragon’s Dogma 2 vocationsbeyond the starting four classes, and don’t worry - you don’t need to feel bad about swapping between them, as DD2 actively encourages changing out your vocation regularly to try new things or mix-and-match augments.
Mar. 22, 2024
Emily Blunt says her Fall Guy character is loosely based on Barbie director Greta Gerwig
Exclusive: Emily Blunt talks the inspiration behind her Fall Guy director character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In upcoming action comedy The Fall Guy, Emily Blunt plays a director named Jody Moreno, whose leading man has gone missing. Enter Ryan Gosling’s stunt performer, Colt Seavers, to try and find him – the catch is, Colt just so happens to be Jody’s ex.
Mar. 22, 2024
Fallout TV show news, review, cast, and everything else you need to know
Your complete guide to season one of Fallout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fallout TV show is now here and is already proving to be a success. That should come as no surprise, seeing as how it’s inspired by some of thebest Fallout games(and set in the same shared universe), and shepherded onto the screen by the likes of Westworld co-creator Jonathan Nolan, Portlandia’s Graham Wagner, and Captain Marvel writer Geneva Robertson-Dworet.
Mar. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 is getting a Final Fantasy 16 questline, but the MMO's director Yoshi-P says he's waiting for the RPG's director Yoshi-P to reveal more
Referring to himself, Yoshi-P says “I probably should let him talk more about it otherwise he might get mad at me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is getting aFinal Fantasy 16questline, but more importantly, why is Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida referring to himself as a different person? I’ll answer my own question: because it’s funny, I think.
Mar. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 15 director says devs need to be open to generative AI, Web3, and the Metaverse: "You should try to use it before other people"
Hajime Tabata sounds off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 15’s director believes that game developers should familiarize themselves with generative AI. As reported by4Gamerand translated byAutomaton Media, former Final Fantasy 15 director Hajime Tabata recently appeared in an online discussion on the future of games, appearing alongside formerSquare Enixpresident Yoichi Wada. Speaking on game developers that have never used generative AI, Tabata said that this standpoint is unsuitable for game developers.
Mar. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's final DLC, The Rising Tide, launches next month
The DLC takes players to “a hidden land” and adds the Eikon of Water When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’s final DLC, The Rising Tide, will launch on PS5 April 18. The Rising Tide DLC takes place before the ending of the main game when an unmarked letter shows up at the hideaway alerting Clive and co.
Mar. 22, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners won’t make a Star Wars movie again after scrapped pitch: "There's less independence"
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss aren’t planning on heading to a galaxy far, far away any time soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are not keen on returning to the world of Star Wars after their previous pitch was scrapped. The duo are busy with their latest Netflix sci-fi series3 Body Problem, which they co-created with True Blood’s Alexander Woo, and are clear that that’s where their priorities lie at the moment.
Mar. 22, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan has ideas for more sequels – but they might not be what you’d think
Exclusive: Gil Kenan (and Finn Wolfhard) both have some pretty interesting ideas for Ghostbusters 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empiredirector Gil Kenan is keen for another installment – but his idea for a fifth sequel might not be what you’d think. “I’m a greedy fan. I want more and more Ghostbusters fans, I’d be happy if these stories extended out in every direction.
Mar. 22, 2024
Thanks to Stardew Valley's 1.6 update, speedrunners are racing to see who can chug a jar of mayonnaise the quickest
Maybe adding that feature was a mistake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyplayers are trying to start an extremely cursed speedrunning challenge, and it involves them chugging a jar of mayonnaise as fast as possible. Three days ago, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone introducedthe ability to drink mayonnaiseto Stardew Valley, and I haven’t been the same since. I was just starting to forget about the whole thing when fans of the farming sim decided to turn the feature into a competitive sport.
Mar. 22, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire ending explained: your biggest questions answered
A breakdown of Frozen Empire’s finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Need to know more about theGhostbusters: Frozen Empireending? Who you gonna call – GamesRadar! Hey, it fits. With a new generation of Spenglers relocating to New York and the iconic firehouse, the Ghostbusters sequel was always going to throw up – Slimer style – an adventure of ghastly proportions.
Mar. 22, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire post-credits scenes: What happens and how many are there?
Stick around for a mini surprise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every blockbuster now comes with the expectation of post-credits or after-credits scenes that either serve as sequel teases or joke-filled stingers. While the Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire post-credits scene doesn’t carry as much narrative weight as itsGhostbusters: Afterlifecounterpart, it’s still well worth sticking around a couple of extra minutes for.
Mar. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2 marines have either completed the latest Major Order against all odds or are now unable to have sex because they haven't, and nobody knows which it is
How did we get here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are receiving one of two in-game messages: They’ve either successfully completed the ongoing Major Order, or they failed, and the latter option prohibits them from having sex. Yes, you read that correctly. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2 players were riding a high after liberating two sectors in just a few days, taunting Game Master Joel with their win.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to approach the Sovran in the Dragons Dogma 2 Stolen Throne quest
You’ll need to find formal raiment and ignore the masquerade ball to finish this objective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragons Dogma 2 Stolen Throne quest sees you needing to find formal raiment (fancy clothes) and attend a masquerade ball to get a look at the false Arisen stealing your thunder. It sounds simple but there are more than a few curveballs here to make an apparently basicDragon’s Dogma 2quest a bit of a pain, so here’s everything you need to do.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to cross water in Dragon's Dogma 2
Falling in a river will see you eaten by the brine, here are tips on how to get across safely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crossing water in Dragon’s Dogma 2 will likely result in your swift death, as you’ll be eaten by a monster known as the Brine that inhabits all deep water in the game. So how do you cross water?
Mar. 22, 2024
How to delete your save in Dragon's Dogma 2 to start a new game
There’s no way to start a new game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 unless you delete your current save When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To delete your Dragon’s Dogma 2 save you’ve got to fiddle with your save data on your PC or console, as there’s no way to overwrite it to start a new game. You only get one save file inDragon’s Dogma 2, which is a little annoying for those that like playing around with lots of characters and builds, but bafflingly, you also can’t even begin a new game to overwrite your existing file if you want to start over.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to fast travel in Dragon's Dogma 2
Fast travel in DD2 is done using limited Ferrystones and Portcrystals - or an Oxcart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to fast travel in Dragon’s Dogma 2? DD2’s fast travel system is incredibly limited by design, and while teleporting to key locations across the map is technically possible, it’s done using intentionally limited resources, so as to encourage players to explore and search the world ofDragon’s Dogma 2, as well as plan your travel across Vermund and Battahl.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to play co-op multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin
You can play Rise of the Ronin with friends via the Longhouse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin co-op multiplayer system is activated via your home base of The Longhouse, the first one of which you find in Yokohama. Multiplayer in Rise of the Ronin is a fairly straightforward system of dropping into and out of other players' games and worlds to aid them with their current quests and missions, with the game supporting several warrior ninjas at the same time.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to save in Dragon's Dogma 2
You get one save slot and minimal save-scrubbing in Dragon’s Dogma 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To save the game in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is something you do via Inns and homes you’ve bought, though you can also do another version of it through the pause menu. Saving the gaming inDragon’s Dogma 2is a little confusing because there’s effectively two versions of it - standard saves and “Inn saves”, which means you can reload either the last normal save/autosave, or go back to the last time you actually slept in a bed.
Mar. 22, 2024
How to watch JoJo's Bizarre Adventure in order
From Phantom Blood to Stone Ocean, here’s how to watch all of JoJo’s in order from start to finish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With its anthology structure, constantly-changing heroes, and titled seasons, there’s a clear barrier for newcomers if you want to watch JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure in order. Don’t worry, it’s nottoocomplicated. If you want to dive into the classic anime and witness the Joestars' century-spanning story in full, then you’ve come to the right place.
Mar. 22, 2024
I built the most peaceful tiny homes in a cozy building sim that prioritizes creativity, and now I want to move in
Indie Spotlight | Summerhouse is the work of a solodev, emulating “the feeling of long-lost summer afternoons” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think I could stay here forever. Summerhouse is the kind of indie game that makes you appreciate the little things, the tranquil spaces you can carve out from the chaos of everyday life. This is a tiny house building sim that has no challenges, no problems to solve, no budgets to meet or patrons to keep happy – it’s just you and your creativity, left alone to explore.
Mar. 22, 2024
In new action movie Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling was dragged across the Sydney Harbour Bridge at 30mph
Exclusive: Ryan Gosling and David Leitch talk that big Sydney Harbour Bridge stunt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guy centers on a Hollywood stunt performer, so it’s no surprise that the movie features some ambitious action. One such scene even saw Ryan Gosling, who plays main character Colt Seavers, dragged across the Sydney Harbour Bridge at a whopping 30 miles per hour.
Mar. 22, 2024
Jack Black thought DreamWorks was done making Kung Fu Panda movies – and now the fourth is his "favorite of the bunch"
Exclusive: Kung Fu Panda 4 star Jack Black says he’s excited for a “whole new generation of kids” to discover Po and his pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kung Fu Panda 4star Jack Black says he considers the upcoming fourth movie his “favorite of the bunch”, due to its “fresh elements” and reboot vibes. The actor, who’s been voicing the DreamWorks Animation franchise’s butt-kicking, noodle-scoffing hero Po since 2008, recently sat down withGamesRadar+to chat about the new flick.
Mar. 22, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal and the Road House cast talk unbelievable fights and reimagining a cult classic movie
Jake Gyllenhaal is the new bouncer in town as a UFC-flavored remake of ’80s favorite Road House finally hits screens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The name’s Dalton…’ Nothing epitomised Patrick Swayze’s screen cool quite like 1989’sRoad House, an action film very much of its decade. Sandwiched between Dirty Dancing and Ghost on Swayze’s CV, it cast him as ‘cooler’ (read bouncer) Dalton, brought in to clean up a Missouri bar.
Mar. 22, 2024
James Gunn has funny response to Flash actor wanting to join the DCU
Could Eobard Thawne have a place in the DCU? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Flash actor Tom Cavanagh is very enthusiastic about potentially joining the DCU – andJames Gunnhas jokingly acknowledged the request. A video posted toThreadsshows Cavanagh, who played the villain Reverse Flash in the CW’s Flash series, responding to a question from a fan asking if he’d return if Gunn asked.
Mar. 22, 2024
JRPG speedrunner destroys Persona 3 Reload's hardest difficulty in under 10 hours in one of the most impressive displays of button mashing I've ever seen
You can usually expect a normal run to be over 60 hours long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload is far from what you’d consider to be a short game. Much like the majority of the Persona series, players can expect to spendhoursof their time plugging away through the lengthy story, interacting with characters, and engaging in side-content.
Mar. 22, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' hero Noa is just like Frodo Baggins and Luke Skywalker, says director
Exclusive: Filmmaker Wes Ball teases what to expect from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' protagonist Noa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball has teased the similarities between the franchise’s new protagonist Noa, who can be seen in an exclusive image above, and iconic heroes like Lord of the Rings' Frodo Baggins and Star Wars' Luke Skywalker.
Mar. 22, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3's remake won’t change the story of gameplay of the original
Konami isn’t changing up the fundamentals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater won’t change the story or fundamental game design of the originalKonamigame. Earlier this week saw the ‘Metal Gear Production Hotline’ broadcast just below, featuring two veterans of the Metal Gear Solid series: Jiro Oishi and Noriaki Okamura. The former is in charge of the general promotion of the Metal Gear series, while the latter has produced a litany of Metal Gear titles, stretching back to Portable Ops for the PSP in 2006.
Mar. 22, 2024
Mike Flanagan doubles down on his love for a new horror movie amid AI use: "This is an excellent movie worthy of your time and support"
Mike Flanagan has defended Late Night with the Devil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan has doubled down on his love for new horror movieLate Night with the Devil, amid controversy over the film’s use of AI. The directors, Cameron and Colin Cairnes clarified its use in astatement to Variety. “In conjunction with our amazing graphics and production design team, all of whom worked tirelessly to give this film the ’70s aesthetic we had always imagined, we experimented with AI for three still images which we edited further and ultimately appear as very brief interstitials in the film,” they said to the publication.
Mar. 22, 2024
My love of Rise of the Ronin is weird, because I can't stop playing or stop thinking about Ghost of Tsushima 2 and Assassin's Creed Red
Opinion | It’s weird when one game just makes you want to play two more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just pulled off one of Rise of the Ronin’s best – and most satisfying – moves. Gliding through the air over the Japanese landscape on my hawk-like wings, I whistle for my horse and as it appears beneath me, I effortlessly somersault from the air right onto its back ready to ride into the fray.
Mar. 22, 2024
Netflix shares first look at creepy new thriller series featuring Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch return to TV drama
See the first look at ERIC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first look at ERIC, a new thriller that stars Sherlock’s Benedict Cumberbatch. The project marks his return to TV drama, and, from the new images, which you can see below, it looks like a grungy, seriously creepy mystery. Per the streamer’s synopsis, the series, set in ’80s New York, follows a desperate father named Vincent (Cumberbatch) – one of the top puppeteers in the city and creator of the hit children’s TV show Good Day Sunshine, struggling to deal with the disappearance of his son, Edgar, who vanished on his way to school one morning.
Mar. 22, 2024
Netflix's anime catalogue continues to grow as it releases teaser for adaptation of beloved golf manga – and confirms its release date
Rising Impact season 1 is set to premiere on June 22, ahead of a second season landing in August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix looks to be adding another title to its already extensive anime catalogue, as it’s just unveiled the first teaser trailer for Rising Impact, an adaptation of Nakaba Suzuki’s beloved Weekly Shonen Jump manga from the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Mar. 22, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi show with a great Rotten Tomatoes score gets a thumbs up from The Last Jedi's Rian Johnson
3 Body Problem is streaming now on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new sci-fi show3 Body Problemhas had its fair share of positive reviews, but now it’s got the seal of approval fromThe Last Jedidirector Rian Johnson. “Three Body Problem is up now on Netflix,” Johnsontweeted. “To see the ideas and images in Liu Cixin’s books realized on this scale and told this well is exciting… and if you’ve read the books you know the places this all ends up going, and it’s INSANE.
Mar. 22, 2024
Preview: The new Riffmaster Guitar controller is great, but lacks a classic Guitar Hero feel
Watch me for the changes and try to keep up, ok? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve always loved guitar controllers. From countless hours playing the original Guitar Hero games to hogging their arcade machines whenever I find one, there’s just no feeling quite like rocking out with one of these controllers in hand. Just when I started to get super nostalgic about this bygone era of rhythm games though, PDP sent me its newest controller that looks like it’s been ripped straight from the time.
Mar. 22, 2024
Report: GTA 6 could be delayed to 2026 as development is "falling behind"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days after a report surfaced in whichmultiple Rockstar developers expressed concern about the company’s return to office mandateand its potential effects on the sequel, Kotaku reports that production has fallen behind and could lead to a substantial delay. Meanwhile, Rockstar developers, who typically don’t make the decisions to change release dates, are worried that the mandatory return to office will cause employees who are unable or unwilling to leave remote work to simply quit and throw more hurdles in the road.
Mar. 22, 2024
Responding to Steam complaints, Dragon's Dogma 2 dev promises to squash bugs and remedy frame rate issues, points out microtransactions can be obtained in-game
Despite a historic launch for Capcom, there are issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas responded to Dragon’s Dogma 2 players complaining about performance issues on PC, and the game’s microtransaction purchases. Dragon’s Dogma 2 just launched earlier today on March 22, andit’s already breaking records for Capcomin terms of PC player count. That being said, players have been less than impressed with the game’s performance issues on PC, which include severe stuttering, frame rate drops, and even crashes, while others have been speaking out against the amount of microtransaction purchases available for the RPG.
Mar. 22, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt prepare for action in these exclusive new images from The Fall Guy
A new look at the action romance that also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Stephanie Hsu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guy recently premiered at South by Southwest toglowing reviews. Taking inspiration from the ’80s TV series starring Lee Majors, the film tells the story of a stuntman who turns bounty hunter when the lead actor in his latest project goes AWOL during a big-budget shoot.
Mar. 22, 2024
Should you lie or tell the truth in Dragon's Dogma 2 for the Urchin?
When asked to lie or cover for a kid in Dragon’s Dogma 2, what should you do? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether to lie or tell the truth for an urchin in Dragon’s Dogma 2 is a decision that will come up shortly after completing the Seat of the Sovran quest and leaving Captain Brant inDragon’s Dogma 2.
Mar. 22, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws will release with a high age rating in Korea partly thanks to gambling mini-game
This one element seemingly pushed the age rating up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsis set to release with a 19+ rating in South Korea as the country’s ratings board declares it unsuitable for minors due to a gambling mini-game. As spotted by aReddituser, the Game Rating and Administration Committee in Korea has rated the upcomingUbisofttitle ahead of its release this year.
Mar. 22, 2024
Sydney Sweeney reveals that the shocking Immaculate ending was done in one take with no rehearsal at all: "I said 'let's just go for it and see what happens'"
Exclusive: Immaculate star Sydney Sweeney and director Micheal Mohan say the final scene was done in just one take… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The true showstopper of Sydney Sweeney’s new horror movie Immaculate has to be the incredibly intense and bloody final scene. But what will shock audiences more is that it was shot in one take, and, as the star says, without any rehearsal or preparation at all.
Mar. 22, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom dev describes utterly chaotic Ultrahand development: "It broke! It went flying!"
“I would hear things like, ‘It broke! It went flying!’ And I’d respond with, ‘I know! We’ll deal with it later!'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomgives players an unprecedented amount of freedom by letting them attach objectives to each other using the Ultrahand, and the process of developing such an intricate system and having it feel polished was no easy task.
Mar. 22, 2024
10 Dragon's Dogma 2 tips and tricks to master the world
Here are some Dragon’s Dogma 2 tips we wish we knew before starting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 tips and tricks are what’s needed by most, as while DD2 is a fascinating, complex game, it’s not especially welcoming to newcomers, with divergent information on Pawns, vocations, combat, exploration, equipment fantasy rules and why you absolutely shouldn’t go swimming if you can avoid it.
Mar. 22, 2024
The Acolyte news, reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know about the Star Wars show
Everything we know about the new Star Wars show The Acolyte When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte is the latest Star Wars show to arrive onDisneyPlus and it’s already caught the imagination of viewers the world over thanks to its potent blend of mystery and malice, ably backed by showrunner Leslye Headland (Russian Doll) and a cast of fresh faces in a galaxy far, far away.
Mar. 22, 2024
The first trailer for Caitlin Cronenberg's new dystopian horror movie looks like a worthy successor to her family's horror legacy
Human is Caitlin Cronenberg’s first feature film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Caitlin Cronenberg’s upcoming dystopian thriller Humane looks like a freaky good time. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, an apocalypse of sorts has taken over – and world leaders have come to the conclusion that 20% of the population must die in order to fix it.
Mar. 22, 2024
The Spider-Verse short film we thought we would never see is getting a surprise release – and it’s free
The Spider Within is coming to YouTube When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story is getting a surpriseYouTuberelease – nearly a year after its film festival debut. The Spider Within sees Miles Morales suffering a panic attack after juggling the pressures and responsibilities of being a teenage hero. In a statement, the director described the Spider-Verse short as a “love letter” to those who “adore Miles Morales.
Mar. 22, 2024
The Star Wars community has a theory about a fan-favorite character appearing in the next live-action TV show
Could that be a familiar face? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are busy speculating about the first trailer for The Acolyte – and they have a theory about one character in particular. Look closely in the trailer, and you’ll spot a Jedi who certainly looks like someone we’ve seen before. “Is this Plo Koon in the trailer for The Acolyte?
Mar. 22, 2024
The Umbrella Academy creator Gerard Way may have the remedy for superhero fatigue in surreal new comic Paranoid Gardens
The new series with Chris Weston and Shaun Simon has been dubbed “Derek meets Doctor Who” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Umbrella Academy creator and, y’know, internationalrock megastar Gerard Wayis returning to comics with Paranoid Gardens - a surreal new fantasy at Dark Horse. The series, which is being pitched as “Derek meetsDoctor Who” (with the former being a reference to the Ricky Gervais sitcom Derek), is another collaboration with co-writer Shaun Simon, with whom Way penned Tales from The Umbrella Academy: You Look Like Death andThe True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: National Anthem.
Mar. 22, 2024
These RTX 4070 deals make it harder for me to justify a Super GPU
The OG RTX 4070 has price on its side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slowly but surely, theNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 is creeping down to the price I always wanted it to be. I wouldn’t say it’s quite there yet, as I’m holding out for a world where the mid-range graphics card costs less than $500. That said, there are a few custom models out there right now that are pretty close to achieving that, and they might be worth considering over a Super model.
Mar. 22, 2024
This is why we're so obsessed with nuns in horror movies - according to the official source, a nun
A nun and paranormal investigator answer the question - why are we so scared of nuns in horror movies? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror movieImmaculatehits our screens today with Euphoria starSydney Sweeneyin the lead role as Cecilia, a young woman who discovers unspeakable horrors when she journeys to the Italian countryside. Just weeks later,The First Omenarrives in theaters, focusing on a woman who begins questioning her faith when she uncovers a terrifying conspiracy concerning the church.
Mar. 21, 2024
Awaken Astral Blade trailer breaks out some neat Metroidvania mechanics and a release window
Awaken Astral Blade is as slick as it is stylish with deft platforming and gorgeous anime-inspired visuals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With this news you can, of course, wishlist Awaken Astral Blade right now on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as PS5 and PS4 consoles. As showcased in its new trailer, the 2D side-scroller follows Tania through the rainforests of the Horace Islands in search of the missing ‘Investigation Force’ – but instead finds that a deadly energy has flooded the archipelago that’s mutated its animals and plants into deadly beasties.
Mar. 21, 2024
3 Body Problem ending explained: Your biggest questions about the Netflix sci-fi show answered
Let’s get into that season finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s latest series3 Body Problemhas arrived on the streamer, and the sci-fi adaptation has given us a lot to contend with. From theoretical physics to nanofibers to alien civilizations, there’s a lot to wrap your head around in the show, which hails from Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D.
Mar. 21, 2024
3 Body Problem season 2: what could happen next in Netflix's sci-fi show according to the books
Here’s what happens after the events of Netflix’s 3 Body Problem according to author Liu Cixin’s books When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 3 Body Problemhas finally hit Netflix and, if you have already binged the series, you may be wondering what could happen next in a potential season 2. The streamer’s adaptation of Chinese author Liu Cixin’s beloved sci-fi novel series (which is officially known as the Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy, but is usually simply referred to as The Three-Body Problem), brought to us from the creators of Game of Thrones, will leave many wanting more after that dramatic finale.
Mar. 21, 2024
8-bit survival horror and live-action cutscenes combine with chilling effect in Tenebris Somnia
Try to keep your sanity while fighting monsters and solving puzzles in this visually striking horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At first glance, Tenebris Somnia appears to be a homage to the classic point-and-click style 8-bit adventures of their day, but following the behind the scenes look with game director Andrés Borghi during theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase we see there is much more to it than that.
Mar. 21, 2024
9 Rise of the Ronin tips and tricks to become a master warrior
These tips we wish we’d known will help you become a lethal Ronin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Rise of the Ronin tips and tricks comprise a whole range of advice and titbits we wish we’d known before beginning the game. Whether it’s stealth, combat, exploration or more besides, RotR has a whole range of complex systems with subtle nuances that can be used against you until you learn them properly - and that learning experience can be more than a little brutal for the unprepared.
Mar. 21, 2024
A Britney Spears rhythm game from 2002 made me better at playing Lies of P – and now I'm finally ready to tackle Elden Ring
Did Britney’s Dance Beat teach me how to play a Soulslike? Apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Going up against the toughest bosses yet inLies of Pwas always going to be difficult for anElden Ringflunkie like myself, but right now, I’m on fire. Headphones around my neck with the volume turned right down, all I can hear is the sharp hiss of my own voice as I count my way through Fallen Archbishop Andreus' attack pattern.
Mar. 21, 2024
A horror movie based on a Stephen King novel with a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score is climbing Netflix's top 10
Firestarter, starring Zac Efron, sparks a new lease of life on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Critically panned horror movie Firestarter has found newfound success on Netflix almost two years after its release. The Stephen King adaptation is currently sitting at number four in the UK movie charts, and it’s also cracked the top 10 in Ireland and Turkey.
Mar. 21, 2024
A horror movie from the killer's point of view described as an "exceedingly gruesome gorefest" gets a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
In a Violent Nature debuts to an excellent Rotten Tomatoes score When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror movie In a Violent Nature, which is from the perspective of the killer, has received a near-perfectRotten Tomatoesscore – and anew trailer. The film follows undead spirit Johnny, who is hellbent on revenge after a group of teens steal a locket from this burial site.
Mar. 21, 2024
A new dev diary for upcoming souls-lite Flintlock reveals it's not just a god-killing RPG - but a rhythm game too!
Cut down undead - to the beat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn, the new “souls-lite” RPG out this summer, has a new dev diary video teasing the systems and mechanics behind the game’s frenetic combat and fluid animation, released as part of theFuture Games Show. In this video from developer A44, “Igniting Combat: Behind the Scenes,” Animation Director Matthew Wood takes us through special details of Flintlock’s combat, and how our protagonist’s moveset and animation informs the way audiences will play the game.
Mar. 21, 2024
Acclaimed Ori devs are swapping Metroidvania for a Diablo rival to create the action-RPG they've been waiting 20 years to play
No Rest for the Wicked is “the kind of game I’ve always wanted to see someone make, but because they didn’t, we’re making it now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ori developer Moon Studios has appeared atFuture Game Showto reveal why the team is ditching the Metroidvania genre for a new action RPG. No Rest for the Wicked is an upcoming Diablo-style game that will launch in Steam Early Access on April 18.
Mar. 21, 2024
After Halo, Paramount Plus has dropped a surprise video game adaptation which you can watch now – and this one has an all-star cast
Ark: The Animated Series is available to stream now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount Plus has dropped a surprise video game adaptation with an all-star voice cast. The animated show is adapted from Ark: Survival Evolved, and, so far, six episodes are available to stream now in the US and Canada, with a release date of April 19 elsewhere.
Mar. 21, 2024
Alone in the Dark is a celebration of the survival horror genre past and present
32 years since our first trip to Derceto Manor, Edward Carnby and Emily Hartwood are back with a bang When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Without Alone in the Dark, quite simply, there is no survival horror as we know it today. Way back in 1992, when the original game led us down the haunted hallways of the Derceto mansion for the first time, the impact that ill-fated journey would have on the landscape of video games could not have been fully understood.
Mar. 21, 2024
AMD FSR 3.1 is in the works, and the Radeon GPU tech will play nice with other upscalers
Could AMD FSR and Nvidia DLSS join forces? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hold onto your chairs,AMDfans, as FSR 3.1 has been officially announced. The next version of the Radeon upscaling tech will make a whole bunch of improvements that kick visual defects to the curb, as well as make it easier for game developers to implement. However, there’s one specific perk that I’m especially excited for, and it involves enabling AMD’s Frame Generation tech to work with other upscalers.
Mar. 21, 2024
As Fortnite players fall into disarray over Epic's decision to use a "nerfed version of Unreal Engine" for future Battle Royale seasons, the dev insists it's a good idea
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I don’t understand. You’re going from using full-fledged Unreal Engine, to a Fortnitified, nerfed version of Unreal Engine… why?” one Twitter userasks. “They had to balance the past constant stream of W’s with the biggest L ever,“writesanother. Attempting to quell these fears, Epic has reiterated that UEFN is still improving, and by the time we get to the point where Battle Royale seasons are being made using it, they’ll be “as exciting” as they are already.
Mar. 21, 2024
Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of Marvel's June 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First off, there’sX-Men #700, which will close the book on the Krakoa erawith an oversized milestone issue that includes contributions from the core creators of the current X-Men line, as well as a new story by legendary X-Men writer Chris Claremont. It’s all in service of a big X-Men relaunch in July - but more on that in next month’s solicits.
Mar. 21, 2024
2 months after launch, Palworld is still averaging over 100,000 concurrent players a day on Steam even with the biggest content updates still to come
Plenty of players are still spending time with their Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two months after launch,Palworldhas proven that it has staying power, with over 100,000 concurrent players a day still playing on Steam. Palworld became an overnight sensation when it launched back in January,selling two million copies in a single dayacross PC and Xbox. Within days, itsurpassed two million concurrent players on Steam, a feat which, until that point, only Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds had managed to pull off.
Mar. 21, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss says today's technology cannot handle his "very big RPG that will dwarf them all," hopes the PS6 generation "is gonna bring us closer"
Larian’s already working on a new game that builds on the foundations of Baldur’s Gate 3, but that’s not even the big one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We now know thatBaldur’s Gate 3developerLarian Studios is closing the book on Dungeons & Dragons, with no plans to return for an expansion or sequel. Studio head Swen Vincke knows what’s coming next, and it’s a step toward a plan he’s been concocting for years to make what sounds like the ultimate RPG.
Mar. 21, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 boss tells layoff-happy publishers to stop trying to "double" their money and instead "respect the people making the games"
“Build more slowly and make your aim improving the state of the art” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Swen Vincke, head of Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios, had some harsh words about layoffs and publisher greed at last night’s Game Developers Choice Awards. Hitting social media to follow up on those comments today, he’s a bit less harsh but no less direct.
Mar. 21, 2024
BattleJuice Alchemist, the genre-bending RPG with a Tim Burton style, heads into early access today
Choose between isometric action combat or turn-based JRPG-style demon fights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BattleJuice Alchemist, the action-roleplaying game dripping with Tim Burtonesque art, heading into early access today as announced at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase. BattleJuice Alchemist puts you in the shoes of the titular alchemist called Juice, who looks oddly lovely in the way that only Tim Burton characters do.
Mar. 21, 2024
Be among the few to try out the world's first "Adaptation Shooter" in the upcoming Ascendant Infinity closed beta
Squad-based FPS gameplay on an ever-changing map means adapting tactics on the fly is key in this FPS with “serious balls” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming, vibrant, Bio-Punk FPS from PlayFusion is holding its first closed beta, and you can sign up now to give the world’s first “Adaptation Shooter” a go. Ascendant Infinity is a stylish tactical first-person shooter where four teams of three players compete to extract key resources in completely unique matches.
Mar. 21, 2024
Best skills and abilities in Rise of the Ronin
What abilities should you learn first in the Rise of the Ronin stats screen? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin best abilities and skills to learn in the Stats menu are those that actively increase your options, rather than just increasing percentiles on talents you already have (with one or two exceptions). So much of Rise of the Ronin is finding solutions to the tasks ahead of you, and having more solutions at your disposal will ensure you the greatest chance of success possible.
Mar. 21, 2024
Best Weapons in Rise of the Ronin
What weapon should you pick to start in Rise of the Ronin? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Rise of the Ronin weapons and guns are something you’ll get asked early on, with the choice to pick your primary weapon from a series of options. First of all, don’t worry - you’re not locked into this choice for long and will get to swap out your weapons across the game, but it’s worth understanding what weapons are a priority pick and which ones will serve you best across the game.
Mar. 21, 2024
Big Path of Exile 2 delay sets the action-RPG sequel on track to release "towards the end of the year"
The beta was previously due out on June 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Path of Exile 2’s beta has been delayed from June 7 and will now release “towards the end of the year.” In a refreshingly upfrontannouncement, Grinding Gear Games starts out plainly, “Path of Exile 2’s beta is going to be delayed.” I’ve covered enough of these things to know that’s a rarity in the industry, and I applaud their candor.
Mar. 21, 2024
Black Friday beating PS5 Slim deal drops console to lowest ever price
The latest PlayStation console has dipped back to its lowest price ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PS5 deals are looking particularly strong in Amazon’s Spring Sale, but record low prices and super high value bundles coming together to put last year’s Black Friday offerings to shame. The US is enjoying a fantastic Spider-Man 2 bundle with a price cut to boot, while those across the pond can take advantage of a record discount on the console.
Mar. 21, 2024
Bodycams and body horror infect the upcoming Zoochosis, a zookeeping sim about horribly mutated animal monsters
Zoochosis debuts a frightening new look at the Future Games Show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zoochosis made a major splash when it was first announced thanks to an irresistibly spooky setup: you play as a zookeeper when the normally cute animal inhabitants become infected and violently try to take over the entire facility. Now, another peek at the poor mutated animals and shadowy zoo has debuted at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase.
Mar. 21, 2024
Cillian Murphy is "definitely" returning for the Peaky Blinders movie – and it starts shooting in a matter of months
Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight says Cillian Murphy will “definitely” be in the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy is returning to Birmingham: Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has confirmed that the actor is officially returning for the movie, which is due to start filming in a matter of months. Murphy’s involvement in a big-screen follow-up to the hit BBC serieshas been up in the air for a while.
Mar. 21, 2024
Civil War review: "There's no shortage of horrors in this uncompromising drama"
There’s no shortage of horrors in an uncompromising hypothetical drama whose copious thrills come steeped in moral and ethical complexity. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “You never know what’s coming around the next corner!” veteran newsman Sammy (Stephen McKinley Henderson) cautions novice photographer Jessie (Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny) in writer/director Alex Garland’s Civil War.
Mar. 21, 2024
Coincidentally avoiding Elden Ring's DLC release date, promising JRPG Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance is now launching a week early
Elden Ring has a habit of eclipsing the other games around it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re excited for both theElden Ring DLCand promising JRPG Shin Megami Tensei 5 Vengeance, we have good news - they’re no longer releasing side-by-side. Unfortunately for the PlayStation game, history looks to be repeating itself as the PC version of Horizon Forbidden West is expected on March 21, just one day before Dragon’s Dogma 2, Rise of the Ronin, and Princess Peach: Showtime are all set to release, leavingfans to ask: “Does somebody over at Sony really hate that series?
Mar. 21, 2024
Cozy Lord of the Rings game pops up for the first time in 6 months with a sneak peek, and there's "more to come soon"
Tales of the Shire is expected sometime this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An upcoming cozy Lord of the Rings game has shared a first look at its artwork after being announced in September, and there’s “more to come soon.” Almost exactly six months ago, developer Weta Workshop and publisher Private Division revealedTales of the Shire, a “cozy” and “heartwarming” Lord of the Rings game.
Mar. 21, 2024
Craft weird and wonderful vehicles to explore alien planets with up to five friends in TerraTech Worlds
Build bases, harvest resources, and battle enemies for survival as you explore uncharted territory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for an open-world survival experience with a space exploration theme, then TerraTech Worlds could be just what you’re after. As seen at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase, TerraTech Worlds launches into Steam Early Access on March 22, at which point you can head out solo or join up to five other players to embark on a PvE journey of discovery across a vivid alien planet.
Mar. 21, 2024
Create parodies of your fave movies like Barbie and Dune 2 with director sim Blockbuster Inc
Spielberg has got nothing on you and your Blockbuster Inc. skills this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blockbuster Inc is putting Hollywood in your hands this summer, as it lets you create parodies of your favorite films - or original masterpieces, of course - starting with the set and ending with the credits. In it, you’ll create your very own movie studio and you’ll get to design every part of it, from the decorations and sets, to the working hours of your staff and the marketing campaigns.
Mar. 21, 2024
Design the metropolis of your dreams one block at a time in upcoming city builder, The Constructors
The Constructors is taking a wrecking ball to your Steam backlog this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Constructors, a brand new city builder that will let you create the sprawling metropolis of your dreams, just got a release date at theGames Show Spring Showcase- and it’s just around the corner. In The Constructors, it’s all about getting creative when building each development while trying to tick off all your clients' requirements.
Mar. 21, 2024
Despite Diablo vibes, Ori dev's new action RPG is actually "much more Metroidvania" than most and also inspired by some of the best fighting games of all time
No Rest for the Wicked has “a very different level design” compared to most action RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was initially rather surprising when Moon Studios, well known for developing the beloved Metroidvania games Ori and the Blind Forest and its sequel, announced that its next game isn’t a Metroidvania at all.No Rest for the Wickedis an action-RPG not unlike Diablo, but the devs have reassured that it’s “much more Metroidvania” than most games in the genre.
Mar. 21, 2024
Determined to improve Dragon's Dogma 2 performance by any means necessary, framerate fiends plot murder spree of RPG's "inconsequential" and CPU-hungry NPCs
Players are taking performance-related matters into their own hands in the most evil way imaginable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is almost upon us, andearly review scoreshave already placed it significantly higher than its predecessor – an enticing thought for fans of the original. While critics have been full of praise for it, however, some concerns have been raised about the RPG’s framerate on PC, which is reportedly a bit shaky in places.
Mar. 21, 2024
Devious deals on Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney Villainous make it good value to be bad
Get up to 60% off Disney Villainous spin-offs and expansions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the heroes ofDisneyare the ones most often celebrated, Disney Villainous is one of the best board games that shows that embracing your inner baddie can be a whole lot of fun too.While your cold, black heart may be empty, your wallet really doesn’t have to be.
Mar. 21, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 4's loot overhaul will focus on "quality over quantity" to help you "get your build going quicker"
The new season was just delayed by one month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDiablo 4 Season 4big upcoming loot overhaul is going with a “quality over quantity” approach so that you can get new builds off the ground quicker. Diablo 4’s forthcoming Season 4 was meant to launch next month in April, but Blizzard announced yesterday that it’sbeen delayed a whole month to May.
Mar. 21, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 director says the best classes for newcomers to the RPG are the Archer and Thief
Hideaki Itsuno also reveals which Pawn setup he’s running with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s director has revealed his personal setup for the RPG sequel and advised newcomers on which Vocation to choose. ‘Classes’ aren’t quite a thing in Dragon’s Dogma 2—they’re instead called ‘Vocations,’ and they include sword and shield, archer, mage, and thief builds.
Mar. 21, 2024
Eric Barone knows what he's doing with Stardew Valley patch notes, promptly "fixes an issue with Willy's rod"
Patch 1.6.2 comes less than 48 hours after the 1.6 update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofStardew Valleyis continuing to iron out the recently released 1.6 update, as the latest patch “fixes an issue with Willy’s rod.” Quiet in the back. On March 21, two days after rolling out theStardew Valley 1.6 update, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Baronesharedthat Patch 1.
Mar. 21, 2024
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024
Here’s every trailer, reveal, update, and world premiere from this year’s Spring Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spring Showcase was streamed live across the GamesRadar+ and Future Games Show social channels on March 21, but if you couldn’t watch live, then you’re in the right place. Below, we’ve got a full list of every game that featured in the show so you can not only catch up but also read more about the various games showcased.
Mar. 21, 2024
Everything announced for Warhammer AdeptiCon 2024, at a glance
A new edition for Age of Sigmar, Skaven, and mysterious teases of things to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Age of Sigmar2.Warhammer 40K3.Kill Team4.Underworlds5.Warcry6.The Old World7.Horus Heresy & Necromunda Because publisher Games Workshop dropped a lot of info over its hour-long AdeptiCon stream, I’ve broken it all down here so that you can quickly catch up on everything new in the world of Warhammer at a glance - no matter which of its games you like best, or how long you’ve been in the hobby.
Mar. 21, 2024
Explore a shape-shifting mansion to uncover a mysterious secret in your first look at Blue Prince
Draft blueprints to determine the floor plan of the manor as you seek out the mysterious Room 46 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Blue Prince you are the heir to Mt. Holly, a beautiful yet mysterious cel-shaded manor, and as you can see from its trailer shown during theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase, nothing is quite what it seems.
Mar. 21, 2024
Fantasy comic Lawful is a "revisionist morality tale" where breaking the rules makes you a monster - literally
Exclusive | Greg Pak breaks down his new collaboration with Diego Galindo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone bends - or breaks - the rules sometimes. But what if even the slightest misdemeanour had a tangible, transformative effect on you? That’s the premise of Lawful, a new fantasy series from superstar X-Men and Hulk writerGreg PakandStranger Thingsartist Diego Galindo.
Mar. 21, 2024
Farewell North is like Okami meets Flower, and it's set in the Scottish Highlands
A game of fetch has never been more colorful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a fair few games that task you with returning color to the world you play in, but Farewell North lets you do it as a dog - and it’s set in the beautiful Scottish Highlands. This game looks inspired by the likes of Journey, Flower, and Okami, and it might just be the wholesome game that makes you want to grab your camping gear and head to Scotland.
Mar. 21, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake devs put "special effort into creating Cloud's hair," half of the character's total polygon count, in fact
Cloud’s hair was considered to be an “extremely high-priority element” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7’s Cloud Strife is one of gaming’s most iconic characters. His striking, spiky hairstyle has not gone out of style in the 27 years since he first graced our screens. No matter what game you see him in, he justexudescool, but there’s no denying that since his debut appearance in 1997, he’s had quite a glow-up.
Mar. 21, 2024
Final Stand: Ragnarok looks to give players that Helm's Deep feeling as it prepares for launch
Tighten your belt of power, grab your weaponry, and prepare to drive back the hordes of Hel. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s been a while for us to get where we are”, said Mark Jacobs, CEO at Unchained Entertainment in a new video feature at Future Games Show. “But the key thing for us is, we never gave up, and we’re at the point now where not only is FSR (Final Stand: Ragnarok) ready to launch, but our engine can do things that no one else we’ve seen so far is able to do”.
Mar. 21, 2024
Following widespread complaints, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth patch takes another stab at improving the RPG's muddy graphics in Performance Mode
Square Enix takes another go at fixing less-than-stellar textures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’snew patch, out today, takes another stab at improving the graphical and frame rate aspects of the game. The ‘Sharp’ and ‘Soft’ options have also been added to Rebirth’s Performance Mode. Without further details on what these two new settings actually do in the Performance Mode, we’re left guessing as to how they improve the game.
Mar. 21, 2024
Foundation: Galactic Frontier is a sci-fi action RPG based on the Apple TV show of the same name
But this is an original, multi-perspective narrative unique to the upcoming game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of Apple TV’s popular sci-fi show, Foundation, need to pay attention to the sci-fi action RPG that just got announced at theFuture Games Show Spring Showcase. Foundation: Galactic Frontier is an upcoming RPG for PC and mobile, set in the same universe as Apple TV’s Foundation but with an all-new story told from multiple perspectives.
Mar. 21, 2024
FPS action, tower defense, and looting come together in this explosive strategy game, and its coming out very soon
Outpost: Infinity Siege combines FPS action with strategic tower defense, and it launches at the end of March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Publisher Lightning Games' latest title, Outpost: Infinity Siege, combines high-octane FPS gameplay with methodical tower defense and base-building strategy, and it launches on March 26 at 9am PDT. The latest trailer for developer Team Ranger’s Outpost: Infinity Siege, shown at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase, gave viewers a cinematic look at all the intense, futuristic action that comes with exploring semi-open maps, looting vital resources, and defending your mobile outpost.
Mar. 21, 2024
Free horror game finds a rare good use for AI generation, takes 20 minutes to beat but will give you a lifetime of existential dread and AOL nostalgia
Last Seen Online should be approached with caution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last Seen Online, a new free horror game I spotted from its greatreviews on Steam, has managed to pull off two unlikely victories: it actually makes good use of AI-generated content and it’s existentially scary on a level I’ve seldom experienced. Usually, “AI-generated content disclosure” is the most efficient way to make me lose interest in a game, but two key distinctions persuaded me to give Last Seen Online a shot.
Mar. 21, 2024
FromSoftware's influence is truly everywhere – there's Dark Souls DNA in the world of cute cat game Little Kitty, Big City, and I'm surprised too
It has an entirely different vibe to say the least When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind the adorable adventure game Little Kitty, Big City touched on their inspirations, and I wasn’t expecting Dark Souls to be on that list either. “There hasn’t really been a main inspiration,” Wood explains. “I think it’s been a collection of various games.
Mar. 21, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director talks Bill Murray suiting up again and bringing the franchise back to its NYC roots
Exclusive: Director Gil Kenan talks bringing the original cast back as main characters and relocating the franchise back to New York City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director Gil Kenan explains why this sequel isn’t just any ol' Ghostbusters sequel: it’s the one where we see the original 1984 team suit up again in New York City.
Mar. 21, 2024
Grendel returns in Devil's Crucible - Defiance, the first in a new trilogy of adventures for Matt Wagner's iconic masked assassin
Humanity is turning on the Grendels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-running saga of Grendel continues this July. CreatorMatt Wagnerreturns with Grendel: Devil’s Crucible - Defiance, an all-new four-issue limited series that sees Grendel Prime return to Earth, only to find that humanity and the ruling “Necro Lords” have turned against the Grendels, forcing Prime to go undercover.
Mar. 21, 2024
Halo season 2 ending explained: the finale, The Flood, and what could be next
A look at what went down in the Halo season 2 finale and what it could mean for the future of the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHalo season 2ending has moved Master Chief’s story forward in a serious way. This year has already seen the Fall of Reach, the teasing of The Flood, and Forerunner lore lurking in the background, but the finale to the second season now means we’re into some very familiar territory for fans of the shooter series.
Mar. 21, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 8 review: "A more-than-solid entry that signs off a frustratingly inconsistent season"
‘Halo’ finally gets to the Halo and introduces The Flood in a season finale that shakes up the established formula – while also stepping onto territory that will be pleasingly familiar to game fans. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers for Halo season 2, episode 8 follow.
Mar. 21, 2024
Harold Halibut's gorgeous handmade stop-motion world feels totally worth the wait
Preview | Developer Slow Bros. spent over a decade making the stop-motion game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some years back, I had the opportunity to play a short demo ofHarold Halibut, a game I hadn’t heard of previously. It was a remote opportunity, part of the Tribeca Games Festival, and therefore was immediately and obviously janky even before the various bugs inherent to early builds crept in.
Mar. 21, 2024
Hauntii release date is set for May, and it's destined to be your next Game Pass obsession
Hauntii looks like an essential twin-stick shooter for PC and Xbox Series X When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve been following this one closely since its announcement at last year’s Day of the Devs, but if you’ve only just been enraptured by the sumptuous visual design following the Future Games Show presentation and are now looking for more details don’t worry – I’ve got you covered.
Mar. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs tell players to put down the lightning guns to prevent the game from freezing, which sounds like a Terminid in disguise to me
In seriousness, these weapons are to blame for technical issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players, defenders of democracy, we have word from above that lightning guns are causing the game to freeze up… which is exactly what a Terminid in disguisewouldsay if it were trying to, oh, I don’t know, thwart our plans to rid planets of their treachery using lightning.
Mar. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 director asked players how to fight serial kickers, and the community's got one surefire way to humble toxic hosts: throw their samples in the abyss
Players are fighting back against this unsporting behaviour in the best possible way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2fans tired of toxic hosts kicking players out of missions are taking justice into their own hands. Helldivers 2 is a blast to play with buddies, mixing intense shooting action with satirical comedy to brilliant effect as you fight to defend Managed Democracy from seemingly endless swarms of bugs and robots.
Mar. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 seems to accuse its own creative director of "dissident concealment" as the cover-up ends and flying bugs are confirmed real
“The abruptness of the evolution indicates a high possibility of dissident concealment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been some alarming news on theHelldivers 2warfront. It turns outHelldivers 2’s Shriekers, the flying bugs quite literally making the rounds, are indeed very real,despite repeated denialsfrom folks like creative director Johan Pilestedt, who’s also CEO of developer Arrowhead and who may well have put himself in the hot seat of the Galactic War’s high command.
Mar. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2's Galactic War is back on track as players rocket to 95% liberation on Fori Prime while a message blames "dissident misinformation" for tracking errors
The propaganda machine spins back into gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2propaganda machine is back in gear, blaming a recent Galactic War tracking error on “dissident misinformation” as players quickly recover and boost the liberation meter on pivotal planet Fori Prime to 95% and climbing. A new in-game update recently appeared for all Helldivers 2 players fighting the good fight in the Galactic War.
Mar. 21, 2024
Holstin, the action horror game that lets you seamlessly flip between first and third person, showcases its latest terrifying trailer
Holstin looks positively ghastly in all of the right ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Holstin is a psychological survival horror game that boasts a throwback pixelated aesthetic and a genuinely unsettling tone. Its latest trailer - which just dropped at theFuture Games Show- shows off its seamless switching between first and third person in its isolated and haunted 90s Polish town setting, and, wow, it’s as eerie as it gets.
Mar. 21, 2024
Hotly anticipated adventure game Harold Halibut confirms imminent release date
The stunning stop-motion adventure begins soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having amassed a whole heap of acclaim, anticipated narrative adventure game Harold Halibut just confirmed its release date at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase. First announced nearly seven years ago via a crowdfunding campaign, it’s been a long journey for Harold Halibut, but in a new trailer showing off its Wes Anderson-style aesthetic and incredibly detailed stop-motion animation, developer Slow Bros announced that its debut game will be releasing on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam on April 16, and is available to wishlist now.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to fast travel in Rise of the Ronin
Fast travel in Rise of the Ronin is done via Veiled Edge Banners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin fast travel system is done via checkpoints called Veiled Edge Banners, as well as certain other key locations like the player’s longhouse. Fast travel in Rise of the Ronin is something you’ll definitely want to make use of - it’s a big map, and certain important vendors, characters and quest locations will be miles back where you’ve already been.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to find mystery boxes in Stardew Valley
Discover the secrets hidden inside Stardew Valley’s mystery boxes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley mystery boxes are filled with treasures for the taking, if you can find them that is. These curious packages of wonderment will fall from the skies at random occasions, but once they do it’s time to head out to seek them. While we wish we could tell you what exactly you’ll find inside, but the rewards are as random as the mystery boxes whereabouts.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to find the Stardew Valley Bookseller
Save up your gold for a special visit to Marcello’s Books When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The mysterious Stardew Valley Bookseller now descends upon Pelican Town on rare occasions to sell an inventory of books that is incredibly advantageous to players. They’re not only for reading though, as they also directly affect the player by granting them powers, XP, and buffs.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to get Silver Coins in Rise of the Ronin quick
Silver Coins in Rise of the Ronin are most quickly obtained through cats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise of the Ronin Silver Coins are the most valuable currency in play - unlike regular money, you can’t sell anything to obtain Silver Coins, they have to be earned through tasks or clever play of some sort, and not just dumping all your old armor and swords at the feet of a blacksmith.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to get skill points in Rise of the Ronin and level up
Skill points and levelling stats are a bit confusing in Rise of the Ronin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise of the Ronin skill points, player level and the act of levelling up aren’t especially well explained in-game, with the best skills all locked behind either generic skill points, or the tree-specific “Rare Skill Points,” specifically called Strength, Dexterity, Charm or Intellect points.
Mar. 21, 2024
How to kill enemies with the Expendable Anti-Tank in Helldivers 2
The EAT launcher in Helldivers 2 is used to blow up armored enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Expendable Anti-Tank launcher is a powerful rocket weapon capable of tearing through armored targets, though you also have to chuck it away. Yes, the “expendable” in “Expendable Anti-Tank” is quite literally, making this a one-and-done weapon. To compensate, calling the in the Stratagem gives you two of them and they have a very short cooldown compared to otherHelldivers 2items.
Mar. 21, 2024
If you don't have enough time for Warhammer Age of Sigmar, this new game mode is for you
Spearhead is a quicker, more accessible kind of match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer Age of Sigmar is a great wargame, but it’s admittedlya little dense - and publisher Games Workshop seems to recognize that, because it’s launching a more accessible match type this Summer. Called ‘Spearhead,’ this is a shorter, beginner-friendly version of Warhammer Age of Sigmar that should last hour or less.
Mar. 21, 2024
Indika, the alt-history adventure following a nun riding with the devil himself, gets a release date of May 8
Ask and you shall be deceived in this darkly humorous journey of self-discovery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indika, the third-person adventure in which you play as a nun on the run in a parallel 19th century Russia, has had its release date revealed in unusual fashion at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase. The trailer begins in a twisted Garden of Eden, where the titular nun is tempted by the forbidden fruit as her travel companion Ilya looks on.
Mar. 21, 2024
Industria 2 is a survival horror FPS set in a parallel universe where you're hunted by hostile robots
UE5 powered sequel with Half-Life vibes revealed today as part of the Future Games Show Spring Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Industria 2 just got announced as part of theFuture Games Show Spring Showcase, and its debut trailer is certainly going to give me nightmares about what on earth is going on with those robots. You are once again playing as Nora, a young woman stranded in a parallel dimensions inhabited by hostile robots.
Mar. 21, 2024
It's time for fun, fists, and physics with upcoming free to play party brawler Rumble Club
Trigger some multiplayer mayhem as you push, pull, and punch your opponents into the Goop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first rule of Rumble Club is totell all of your friends about Rumble Club, so you can engage them in the physics-based multiplayer mayhem that’s just been demonstrated during theFuture Games Show Spring Showcase. After 20 players are launched into the Arena, it’s time to fight for survival through a part beat-‘em-up, part assault course free for all!
Mar. 21, 2024
Knights in Tight Spaces takes us back to Medieval times for a super-stylish deck-building fighting game
Surprise! A sequel to the acclaimed Fights in Tight Spaces When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knights in Tight Spaces just debuted as a world premiere in the post show for this year’sFuture Games Show Spring Showcase- aka the Expansion Pack. We just had to sneak one more surprise in, and what better than the surprise sequel to Fights in Tight Spaces from Raw Fury.
Mar. 21, 2024
Larian is done with Baldur's Gate 3 and D&D, and won't make Baldur's Gate 4: "We'll forever be proud of it but we're not going to continue in it"
“We are not a company that’s made to create DLCs or expansions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After creating arguably the greatest D&D RPG of all time, Larian Studios is closing the book onBaldur’s Gate 3and moving on to something entirely different - no DLC, expansions, or sequels in sight. Baldur’s Gate 3 was originally codenamed Project Gustav, named after CEO Swen Vincke’s dog.
Mar. 21, 2024
Mario Kart meets Mirror's Edge in the world premiere of Deathsprint 66
High-octane violence from the opening act of the Future Games Show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The desperate back-and-forth racing chaos of Mario Kart meets the parkour peril of Mirror’s Edge, the spectator sport of The Finals, and the ultraviolence of ancient Rome’s gladiatorial arena inDeathsprint 66, which just got its world premiere during theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase after aninitial debut in Edge magazine.
Mar. 21, 2024
Mario was almost decapitated by bees but Nintendo tragically cut that level from Super Mario Bros Wonder
Wonder’s director also reveals how Wonder effects were created When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A cut prototype level from Super Mario Bros. Wonder saw Mario’s head turn into a giant block and get slowly eaten away by bees. “Although we did prototype it, this was ultimately not adopted as a Wonder effect,” assistant director Mouri can be heard saying at the end of the clip just above, via an interpreter.
Mar. 21, 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's final quick-time event "changed a lot" over the months devs spent on it, with lots of scrapped concepts left on the cutting room floor as a result
A lot of work went into that final Venom fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s climactic quick time event sequenced changed a lot of over the final few months of development, andInsomniacended up scrapping months of work. During a panel at the Game Developer’s Conference this past week in San Francisco, Insomniac associate animation director James Ham revealed the development process behind the Spidey sequel’s final QTE sequence.
Mar. 21, 2024
Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy will discover "new layers of friendship" in their Jackpot and Black Cat team up comic
Writer Celeste Bronfman talks about Jackpot and Black Cat #1 and its big mystery villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Cat and Mary Jane Watson/Jackpot, two of the most prominent and powerful women in Spider-Man’s corner of the Marvel Universe, are teaming up in their own limited series, which puts Black Cat’s bad luck powers alongside MJ’s chance-based Jackpot powers.
Mar. 21, 2024
Master your weapons to defeat monster swarms in Hordes of Hunger's Survivorslike challenge
Battle your way through a dark medieval world in this arena hack and slash adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prepare to battle hordes of medieval beasts in Hordes of Hunger’s frantic survival arena battler, which revealed new gameplay at theFuture Games Show. Coming to PC this hack-and-slash adventure will combine high production values and an engaging narrative that evolves as you progress, to create an addictive and satisfying Survivorslike challenge.
Mar. 21, 2024
Worshippers of Cthulhu tasks you to build a city to please the Eldritch Gods themselves
Think Tropico meets Sim City, but with more Eldritch horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Worshippers of Cthulhu is an evil city-builder full of Eldritch rituals and madness, and it’s out in early access later this year. Unveiled earlier today, March 21, at theFuture Game Show, Worshippers of Cthulhu is a city-builder with a twist - you’re doing it all in the name of horrific deity.
Mar. 21, 2024
Money Heist star Álvaro Morte says he won't be making any spin-off cameos in the near future: "I want to kind of protect The Professor"
Exclusive: Álvaro Morte on his time as The Professor in Netflix’s Money Heist, and why he doesn’t see himself returning to the franchise anytime soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Money Heist star Álvaro Morte has recently turned his attention to the big screen, but fans may be wondering, will he ever return to the legendary TV show? Unfortunately, the actor says his days as The Professor are over.
Mar. 21, 2024
My favorite retro handheld now costs less than most Switch games
At this stage, everyone should own a Super Pocket. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I admittedly do tend to check in on the Super Pocket, just in case any deals pop up, but I wasn’t expecting the Amazon Spring Sale to take itfrom $59.99 to just $42. The 30% discount means that you can now pick up one of thebest gaming handheldsaround for less than most Switch games which is bananas considering we’re talking about a fully fledged console.
Mar. 21, 2024
Narcos creator's next show will be a Peaky Blinders-style crime drama about Irish gangs in New York
The new series will be set in the late 19th Century When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Narcos creator Chris Brancato has revealed that he has a new crime drama in the works – and he’s going back in time. The series, which currently has the working title The Westies, will follow “fearsome Irish gangs” in New York in the late 19th Century, Brancato said while speaking at Series Mania, a TV festival in Lille, France (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
Mar. 21, 2024
New Dustborn trailer drops the action-adventure game's long-awaited release date
If Red Thread Games and Spotlight by Quantic Dream’s upcoming story-driven adventure wasn’t on your radar before, it should be now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To make things more complicated, Pax is four months pregnant, and with the fanatical ‘Puritans’ watching her every move – an authoritarian police force who rule by force – making the proposed delivery isn’t going to be easy.
Mar. 21, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi series 3 Body Problem has a much bigger fourth problem
Opinion | 3 Body Problem’s big changes from the novel lose something in translation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains spoilers for Netflix’s3 Body Problem. Netflix’s 3 Body Problem was always going to have pro… issues. How could it not? Creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss have a lot riding on this as their follow-up to Game of Thrones, and they especially have a lot to prove following that show’s disastrous final season.
Mar. 21, 2024
New Still Wakes the Deep release date trailer reveals when its North Sea horror will be making waves
Developer Chinese Room unleashes an all new narrative horror experience on June 18 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still Wakes the Deep finally exclusively reveals a release date at the Future Games Show in an all-new trailer. The new footage also details more of the gameplay and environments of this mysterious and atmospheric horror game, set on a disaster-stricken 1970s oil rig called the Beira D.
Mar. 21, 2024
New trailer for anticipated JRPG from the creator of Dragon Ball features Armored Core-style combat and a whole load of bad guys
The wait for Sand Land is almost over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Sand Land, a new JRPG adaptation of Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama’s beloved manga, just debuted at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase. As the name might suggest, Sand Land focuses on a desert, but this trailer has the action firmly focused on Forest Land and its oppressive army.
Mar. 21, 2024
Notoriously horny artist says he couldn't help but apply his NSFW jiggle skills to the food and characters of strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord
Vanillaware’s Shigatake simply had to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With lovely strategy RPG Unicorn Overlord being a Vanillaware title, it obviously has a cute little minigame where you scarf down illegally delicious-looking food. It turns out the main artist behind these entreating entrees is also responsible for the way the game upholds another Vanillaware quirk: curiously jiggly women.
Mar. 21, 2024
One of the most-streamed shows of all time will soon be available to watch for free
Suits is coming to BBC’s iPlayer service When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As perDeadline, BBC has picked up the legal drama – starring Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, and Meghan Markle – for its iPlayer service. Of course, there is a caveat behind Suits being ‘free’ for UK viewers. You can only access BBC content if you’ve paid your licence fee – which is rising to £169.
Mar. 21, 2024
One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda takes a 3-week break, says "I am not unwell" but "it's about time I start figuring out what the One Piece actually is"
Eiichiro Oda is taking a break for his health - but don’t worry, he’s not ill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beloved mangakaEichiro Odais giving his blockbuster smash hit manga One Piece a three week hiatus in order to take a break for his health. But don’t worry - he’s not ill. According to astatement released on his official social media accounts, this is a “scheduled maintenance” break to ensure he stays in peak physical condition to continue toward the impending end of the story.
Mar. 21, 2024
Palworld and Sons of the Forest's resource systems collide in this upcoming open-world survival game
Omega Crafter is coming to Steam Early Access this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Colorful open-world survival crafting game Omega Crafter is coming to Steam Early Access at the end of this month. In a trailer revealed during theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase, developer Preferred Network showcased the game’s open world, as well as some of its less than friendly inhabitants.
Mar. 21, 2024
Play in your own John Wick movie in this upcoming gun-fu action game where a spinal implant with a mind of its own helps you fight
In Spine, you’ll use acrobatic moves and a mix of guns and gut-punches to bring down your enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest trailer for Spine, revealed at the Future Games Show, offers a very early look at the sleek and cinematic combat of this cyberpunk action game. The upcoming title from developer and publisher Nekki, sees you take on the role of red-haired rebel and artist Redline.
Mar. 21, 2024
Pre-order the LG CineBeam Q projector and score a free XBOOM speaker
$199.99 worth of free audio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LG’s new Cinebeam Q projector has now launched for pre-order, but those looking to kit out their entire home cinema can grab a valuable freebie. Pre-orders are currently shipping with a free XBOOM 360 speaker (worth $199.99), but you’ll need to get in before April 7 to claim yours.
Mar. 21, 2024
Princess Peach: Showtime review: "A charming little morsel of a game"
Princess Peach: Showtime fills its short runtime with a tremendous variety of levels and transformations, elevating each with charming details and a surprising amount of spectacle. Its only real limitation is its own lack of ambition, leaving this a memorable adventure, but not one for the ages. Fantastic variety and spectacle between levels Tightly packed with charming details No filler Little depth Frustrating limitations to stage replays Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 21, 2024
Project Mango is a new collab between the creators of Dorfromantik and YouTube science animation legends Kurzgesagt
It’s mysterious, but boy are we intrigued When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, theFuture Games Showis always full of surprises, but we’ve not had one quite like this before. We’ve just had the reveal of a game that’s currently codenamed Project Mango, and it’s a collaboration between Toukana Interactive - aka the developers behind chill puzzle game Dorfromantik - and kurzgesagt, the hugely popular animated science storytellers ofYouTubefame.
Mar. 21, 2024
Rise of the Ronin Combat Styles and stances explained
The weapon stances in Rise of the Ronin are found around the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin combat styles are weapon stances that players switch between to do greater damage and drain opponent’s Ki more effectively. These styles can be fairly confusing - and seemingly limited - to players who aren’t used to these kinds of mechanics, but once you understand how they work, you’ll want to have a good selection ready to go at a moment’s notice.
Mar. 21, 2024
Rise of the Ronin review: "A decent PS5 exclusive action RPG that's driven and hamstrung by its ambition"
Rise of the Ronin is a solid action RPG experience that could, and probably should, have been stronger. It’s fun but too familiar in the grand pantheon of similar offerings – not least from developer Team Ninja’s back catalog itself. Multi-layered combat offers loads of variety Plenty to explore in every corner of the map Just about everything can feel repetitive after time Visuals a little rough around the edges
Mar. 21, 2024
Rise to the top of the galaxy's toughest gulag in Space Prison, where not even death ends your sentence
Gather resources, form alliances, and survive turn-based brawls as you climb the social ladder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You committed the crime, and now you have to serve the time – which unfortunately for you involves incarceration at the toughest prison in the universe! The latest trailer for Space Prison shown during theFuture Games Showhighlights the grim reality you’re now facing, where it’s kill or be killed as you try to survive your sentence while plotting your escape.
Mar. 21, 2024
Rogue-lite FPS Robobeat is the latest rhythm game that asks you to shoot in time
Pistol Whip, but with wall-running and grapple hooks? Sign us up. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new rogue-lite FPS is hitting the scene, and like Bullets Per Minute and Hi-Fi Rush before it, Robobeat charges you with jumping, sliding, and shooting in time with its music. Marching to the beat of its own drum though, this upcoming game from Kwalee utilizes rogue-lite levels that are always changing and even lets you control the music you fight to.
Mar. 21, 2024
Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s The Fall Guy is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a new look at the update of the ’80s TV show that’s celebrating moviemaking and stunts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been unveiled, and they promise star power, explosive action, laughs, romance, and more in a throwback crowd-pleaser. The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, who can be seen on the covers of the new issue which is landing on shelves on Thursday, March 28, with subscribers due to receive their copies shortly.
Mar. 21, 2024
Samsung’s big silly 55-inch Odyssey Ark monitor has $1,000 off right now, but it’s got more than size on its side
Cockpit mode just got a price cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you look up ‘massive monitor’ in the dictionary, you’ll likely find a picture of theSamsungOdyssey Ark. It’s a display that’s probably bigger than most people’s living room TVs, and comes with an equally large price tag attached. However, those of you who have been waiting for a cheeky discount are in luck, as the second-gen version has a whopping $1,000 off.
Mar. 21, 2024
Should you spare or kill Gonzo in Rise of the Ronin?
There’s two choices regarding Gonzo - where you can kill him or let him live. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rise of the Ronin kill or spare Gonzo choice in The Bridge to Yokohama is the game’s first big moment where your actions have consequences, given the chance to spare or kill the Bandit Leader who stole the permits into the city (among other things).
Mar. 21, 2024
Simon the Sorcerer returns after a 30 year hiatus - and he's joined by none other than Rick Astley
The legendary wizard is coming back in a prequel to the classic point and click adventure series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Simon the Sorcerer Origins is bringing the classically sarcastic wizarding hero back to video games for the first time in decades, and the Future Games Show can reveal that he’s not the only one making a glorious return, as none other than 80s pop sensation (and ultimate internet meme) Rick Astley will be making a guest appearance in the game’s soundtrack.
Mar. 21, 2024
Skaven confirmed for new Warhammer Age of Sigmar edition, launching this summer
The ratmen return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Revealed at AdeptiCon via a flashy cinematic trailer, it shows the knightly Stormcast Eternals and hordes of Skaven ratmen beating seven bells out of each other. It also sets the narrative scene for Warhammer Age of Sigmar going forward, with the Skaven’s comeback accompanying a twist: that humanity’s god-king, Sigmar, lied about his warriors' immortality.
Mar. 21, 2024
Smite and brawl fellow gods in 30-player battle royale action with the latest Battle Crush beta
The second beta test for Battle Crush is available now, letting you get in on the divine action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming battle royale brawler Battle Crush is getting its second beta test, as revealed at theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase, letting players check out the godly 30-player elimination action and other PVP modes. From South Korean developer NCSoft, Battle Crush is a chaotic and colorful hero-based game, with a cast of characters inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies, including Nyx, Ares, Diana, and many more.
Mar. 21, 2024
Solve murders and piece together clues in this investigative point-and-clicker that blends X-Files with Her Story
Scrub through footage to solve unusual crimes in The Operator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Operator is an investigative puzzler that mixes the footage-scrubbing clue analysis of Her Story with the nail-biting crime mysteries of X-Files - and its newest trailer from theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase shows off both! The Operator casts you as a fresh-faced FDI (Federal Department of Information) worker whose job is to assist agents on the field.
Mar. 21, 2024
Star Wars: Dark Forces cemented its status as one of the best remaster studios around, and now the dev wants to return to the holy grail FPS revival they let go 9 years ago
It’s a whole new world out there, after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot off of the release of the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, Nightdive Studios is once again campaigning for the chance to revive the cult classic FPS series No One Lives Forever. Nightdive specializes in retro remakes and remasters, building very well-regarded revivals of titles like Turok, Quake, and System Shock over the past several years.
Mar. 21, 2024
Stardew Valley Mastery system and Mastery Points explained
Mastering core skills in Stardew Valley isn’t the end, here’s how to get more from reaching the top When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley Mastery requires players achieve a level 10 in the five core Stardew Valley skills; Farming, Mining, Foraging, Fishing, and Combat. Simply put, if you haven’t done this then the Mastery system isn’t something you’ll be… mastering any time soon.
Mar. 21, 2024
Stardew Valley update 1.6 secretly added a Terraria Easter egg so incredibly specific that I can't believe fans found it in just 2 days
Unlocking the weapon is very complicated if you don’t know what you’re looking for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’s new 1.6 update has completely taken over the internet, with cozy gaming fans and farming enthusiasts alike barely able to handle the sheer excitement that can only be triggered by a content update that allows you to put hats on dogs.
Mar. 21, 2024
Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard weighs in on whether Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire's new villain is scarier than Vecna
Exclusive: Finn Wolfhard talks Stranger Things and Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’s biggest villains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Garraka, the new big bad of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, scarier than Vecna? Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard weighs in. “I think so. They’re both different. [Stranger Things] is more violent. It’s a very different tone,” Wolfhard tells GamesRadar+. “Vecna is so much more violent and kills and all this stuff.
Mar. 21, 2024
The best Blade Sharpening Origin class in Rise of the Ronin
The best classes in Rise of the Ronin, from Killer to Seducer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Rise of the Ronin class is framed as a choice of Blade Sharpening Origins, your fundamental training as a warrior and assassin as part of the Veiled Edge. Classes are ultimately less important that they’re made to sound - there’s no choice here that you can’t unmake fairly easily later, as all you’re ultimately doing is building on certain elements of the skill tree early.
Mar. 21, 2024
The Karma system in Rise of the Ronin explained
Karma in Rise of the Ronin is a temporary XP that needs to be banked at Banners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise of the Ronin’s Karma system is a special kind of secondary XP based around killing enemies, and sometimes killing them a second time in special Vendettas. Karma is different from experience, but fortunately it’s notthatdifferent, it’s just that Rise of the Ronin doesn’t explain the distinction particularly well.
Mar. 21, 2024
The PS5's worst launch game is now under $10
Gods can fall too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obviously, that’s not how my PS5 launch day went - nobody was expecting Godfall to put a jewel inSony’s crown from day one. It is, as one might expect from a launch title, a glorified tech demo showing us gorgeous backdrops, speedy load times, and super crisp details. I wasn’t too miffed at the $69.
Mar. 21, 2024
The Sims movie is in the works from Loki’s director and Margot Robbie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to brush up on your Simlish. The Sims movie is in the works – and it’s got a creative dream team behind it. As perThe Hollywood Reporter, The Sims – the ever-popular EA simulation series – is being adapted for the big screen. Production company LuckyChap will be behind The Sims movie.
Mar. 21, 2024
The ultimate Helldivers 2 Beginner's Guide
For those starting Helldivers 2, our beginner’s guide will help you learn the basics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Helldivers 2 beginner’s guide is the perfect starting point to teach players how to play HD2, as well as introducing those who aren’t familiar with the game and might be considering getting into the galactic war. Helldivers 2 has been one of the biggest games of the year, and regular updates and changes mean that the game is constantly developing, with new enemies and weapons coming in all the time.
Mar. 21, 2024
This 2D soulslike RPG features a battle-hardened rat, a serious Game of Thrones homage and a Witcher 3 legend
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter debuts at Future Games Show Spring Showcase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Odd Bug Studio set tails twitching with the release of its well-received debut, an epic 2D RPG with souls-like combat that put you in the armor of a heroic rat, forced to fight to save his kingdom from an oncoming amphibian threat.
Mar. 21, 2024
This intriguing soulslike based on Italian folklore channels brings a much-needed burst of sun to the genre
Enotria: The Last Song is sunnier twist on Dark Souls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enotria: The Last Song, an upcoming soulslike set in a sun-soaked land inspired by Italian folklore, just got a new trailer during theFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase. Beyond the golden hour hue of Dark Souls' Anor Londo, I can’t think of many soulslikes where the weather is nice.
Mar. 21, 2024
This sci-fi RPG couples Disco Elysium-inspired gameplay with a unique art style for a story told on the brink of planetary war
Every decision you make impacts the story, but also your stats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sky of Tides is a sci-fi RPG that follows Rin, a young woman born into a technologically advanced race on the brink of war. With gameplay and narrative decisions influenced by Disco Elysium, every decision you make in Sky of Tides will have an impact on the story.
Mar. 21, 2024
Violence lies ahead as House of the Dragon season 2 gets warring trailers – and confirms release date
It’s time to pick a side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. War is beckoning in the newHouse of the Dragon season 2trailers, and we finally have a release date. The new season will see theDance of the Dragonsheat up as we pick up with theBlacks and the Greenson the precipice of combat. A quick recap, season one ended with Aemond (Ewan Mitchell) and Vhaghar killing Rhaenyra’s son Lucerys (Elliot Grihault) – a move that left the queen burning with fury.
Mar. 21, 2024
Voidwrought is a cosmic horror Metroidvania with big Hollow Knight energy, and it's coming to Nintendo Switch and Steam this year
A hand-drawn world ensures horror never looked so inviting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for something to fill theHollow Knight Silksongvoid in your life, Voidwrought might be just the tonic. Aside from the genre, Voidwrought’s hand-drawn world invites plenty of comparison to that of Hollow Knight. Here, though, you’ll find more cosmic horror than bugs. Voidwrought has you exploring the thawing ruins of the First Civilization and striking down the gods that come across your path – be it the “icy tunnels” of the Old Waters or the remains of the Court.
Mar. 21, 2024
Wholesome adventure Tchia releases on Steam today, with a surprise Nintendo Switch drop in the Summer
Existing players on Epic Games Store and PlayStation can also enjoy a free major game update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you missed it the first time around, this adventure sees the titular Tchia learning that she has the ability to soul jump to possess certain creatures and objects, then going on a voyage of discovery while trying to rescue her kidnapped father.
Mar. 21, 2024
With just one day until release, Dragon's Dogma 2 has a new release trailer - and things are looking bigger than ever
Medusas and ogres and kings, oh my! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 will be out in mere hours, and to celebrate the impending release, Capcom have revealed a new launch trailer as part of theFuture Games Show, teasing some of the fantasy perils waiting for us on the other side. Teasing the mythological status of our chosen one protagonist and voiced by VA legend Debra Wilson, we’re given a tantalizing glimpse of threats to come, little hints of monsters we’ll see in our journey.
Mar. 21, 2024
Work together to build a train line in real-time in chaotic co-op strategy game Unrailed 2: Back on Track
Launching in early access on PC later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unrailed 2: Back on Track is a multiplayer local and online co-op game full of track-building mayhem, and it’s out later this year in early access. With a new trailer debuting earlier today, March 21, as part of theFuture Game Show, Unrailed 2 is one chaotic multiplayer action-packed game you need to keep an eye on.
Mar. 21, 2024
Michael Keaton is back as the ghost with the most in first trailer for Tim Burton's Beetlejuice 2
The juice is loose! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Tim Burton’s long-awaited Beetlejuice 2 has arrived – and “ready” is an understatement. The brief clip, which can be viewed above, gives us our first look at Jenna Ortega as Lydia’s daughter Astrid. But perhaps the most exciting thing (at least for us Burton goths) is seeing Winona Ryder’s reprisal of Lydia Deetz, Catherine O’Hara as Delia Deetz, and, of course, Michael Keaton’s return as the ghost with the most.
Mar. 20, 2024
Xbox on bringing its inclusivity resource hub to the public: "We can share learnings both ways"
Interview | In conversation with Katy Jo Wright on Xbox’s Product Inclusion Framework When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “This is going to be a resource hub, and we’re going to continually be putting up new resources,” head of Gaming for Everyone and sustainability Katy Jo Wright tells me. “As we learn more, we’re going to be putting up more, which we are constantly doing on our internal hub.
Mar. 20, 2024
A new Goblin will debut in Amazing Spider-Man this June
“Born from the sins of Norman Osborn” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following theirbig moment at the end of Amazing Spider-Man #45, theSinister Sixare officially returning with their classic line-up of Doctor Octopus, Sandman, Vulture, Electro, Kraven, and Mysterio in Amazing Spider-Man #51. But they’re not the only classic Spidey villains making a big comeback in the issue. We know that Amazing Spider-Man #50 has been billed as the return of the Green Goblin, but in #52, a wholenewGoblin will appear.
Mar. 20, 2024
A popular MCU character just appeared in Marvel Comics for the first time, and he immediately saved the life of another fan-favorite hero
OB comes to Marvel Comics, and makes a big splash right away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyPlus’Lokistreaming series has offered up variant takes on numerous Marvel Comics characters who differ significantly from their original incarnations, butKe Huy Quan’sOuroboros/OBis one of a few who had never appeared in a comic book - until now. In March 20’sWeb of Spider-Man #1, OB makes his comic book debut in a glimpse at the Time Variance Authority (including the return of another well-known TVA member,hint hint), to save the life of one of the biggest fan-favorite superheroes in the Marvel Multiverse.
Mar. 20, 2024
After 4 years, a cult classic zombie horror manga from Ga-Rei's creator is finally getting an official English release
The first volume of Corpse Blade is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Published byTitan Manga, it’s the story of Tsuranuki Tsutsuki, an average middle schooler who must join forces with a mysterious high-school girl in order to fend off the hordes of the dead and rescue his sister. Luckily, he’s armed with a gun while the girl wields the magical Corpse Blade.
Mar. 20, 2024
After 5 years dead due to bad licensing deals, Fallout: New Vegas dev's underrated spy RPG gets a second life on PC
Alpha Protocol finally emerges from the shadows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 14 years after launch and five years after expiring music licenses forced it off of digital stores, Obsidian’s Alpha Protocol is back online with some modern upgrades to give the cult classic spy RPG a second life. You can grab Alpha Protocol on CD Projekt’s DRM-free PC storefrontGOG right nowwith a 10% launch discount, bringing the price down to $17.
Mar. 20, 2024
After calling flying bugs "propaganda" and blue lasers "not real", Helldivers 2 director crumbles as one soldier captures both in a single screenshot
“Nooo….” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players have finally secured undeniable proof of blue lasers and flying Terminids appearing in the game, much to the dismay of the game’s director. Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt has spent the last week having a bit of fun with players. The game directorfirst rejected screenshots showing flying Terminid enemies, dubbing them “propaganda from bug sympathizers,” and laterdenounced supposed blue beamsappearing in the sky, saying they weren’t real, and couldn’t hurt you.
Mar. 20, 2024
After playing Breath of the Wild for 14 hours straight on a long haul flight, I now appreciate the thing I found most challenging about Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Opinion | Reattaching my training wheels in Breath of the Wild proved how mature its sequel is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Staying awake for 14 hours on a flight from Hong Kong to Amsterdam was surprisingly easy. My admittedly awful posture and the resultant neck pain didn’t even register as I sat there, eyes glued to my Switch screen as the cabin lights dimmed, and gave my full attention toThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
Mar. 20, 2024
After saying he'd never return, former Doctor Who showrunner Steven Moffat is writing a new episode for Ncuti Gatwa's first season
Another big name is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Moffat, who was Doctor Who showrunner during the Matt Smith and Peter Capaldi eras, is returning to write a new episode of the sci-fi show. He’ll be behind an episode of Ncuti Gatwa’s first season as the Fifteenth Doctor, which begins this May. Moffat’s return has been heavily rumored over the last few months, but it’s still something of a surprise to see it confirmed given that he had previously been vocal about not returning to the show.
Mar. 20, 2024
After two Apex Legends pros were hacked mid-tournament, Respawn rolls out the "first of a layered series of updates" designed to protect players
There’s no update on when the tournament finals might resume When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apex Legends’developers have deployed the “first of a layered series of updates” designed to protect players from hacks after two professional players fell victim to foul play mid-tournament over the past weekend. Last week saw the Apex Legends regional finals take place, but things didn’t go as planned for the North American group.
Mar. 20, 2024
Alien: Romulus director Fede Alvarez breaks down the new trailer for his stripped-back, "standalone" survival horror
Exclusive: In his first ever Alien: Romulus interview, Fede Alvarez tells Total Film about the movie’s enigmatic subtitle, where the film sits in the Alien timeline, and whether that’s a pulse rifle… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a mysterious gestation period, the long-awaited teaser trailer for Alien: Romulus has burst online, promising a back-to-basics return to the sheer terror of Ridley Scott’s 1979 sci-fi classic Alien.
Mar. 20, 2024
Aliens director James Cameron has seen Fede Alvarez's Alien: Romulus and, well, he's a big fan
The seventh installment in the Alien franchise is out this August When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron – and Ridley Scott – loved Fede Alvarez’s Alien: Romulus. Romulus, the seventh installment in the Alien franchise, is set between the Scott’s 1979 Alien and Cameron’s 1986 sequel Aliens. Per the official synopsis, the story sees “a group of young people on a distant world, who find themselves in a confrontation with the most terrifying life form in the universe.
Mar. 20, 2024
As fans praise the "unbelievable" and silly physics, Helldivers 2 director explains it's the result of "simulating everything and just accepting the outcome"
The shooter’s ragdoll physics are comedy gold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2fans are blown away by the game’s physics, which, according to the game’s creative director, results from “simulating everything and just accepting the outcome.” This is largely down to developer Arrowhead Games' use of over-the-top ragdoll physics. If you’ve yet to see how it brilliantly plays into the game’s comedy element, you need to look no further than the video below posted by @Helldiversmedia.
Mar. 20, 2024
As Overwatch 2 continues its onslaught of $25 skins, its director reveals Blizzard wasn't sure if cosmetics alone could fund the game
The latest Cowboy Bebop skins cost more individually than Overwatch 1 did before its shutdown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At this point,Overwatch 2has become notorious for its expensive cosmetics. It’s not at all unusual to see skins available to buy that cost roughly $25, which is a considerable price for a single in-game outfit. To put it into perspective, that’s $5 more than the price of the original Overwatch’s standard edition back before the free-to-play sequel replaced it.
Mar. 20, 2024
As Stardew Valley fans enjoy update 1.6, Haunted Chocolatier hopefuls hold onto a scrap of info from Eric Barone: "I had this in mind from the beginning"
Stardew Valley is helping Haunted Chocolatier and vice versa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileStardew Valleyfans are busy with the new 1.6 update,Haunted Chocolatierhopefuls are holding onto a scrap of info about the developer’s other game. Ahead of the launch ofStardew Valley 1.6, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone shared a series of patch notes to give fans a taste of the content that was on the way.
Mar. 20, 2024
Diablo 4 Season 4 delayed to May to give Blizzard time to implement PTR feedback
Season of the Construct has been extended to May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 4has been delayed a whole month to May 14, giving players a few more weeks to experience everything in season 3. Diablo 4’s very first PTR will run from April 2 to 9, and that’ll allow players to test out what’s to come in season 4 and provide feedback to help ensure the new content is as stable as possible.
Mar. 20, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 release time – the countdown to the new RPG is finally on after 12 years
Here’s when Dragon’s Dogma 2 unlocks on both PC and console in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 release time is nearing, so we can finally say the countdown to the long-awaited sequel to a beloved RPG is well and truly on. And doesn’t that feel great to say? We’ve waited nearly 12 years for a follow-up, and a recentDragon’s Dogma 2 previewhas only made the wait harder.
Mar. 20, 2024
Early Dragon's Dogma 2 scores put reviews far above the original and even its Dark Arisen revision as one of 2024's best RPGs
The sequel is off to a flying start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s taken 12 years, but Dragon’s Dogma 2 is finally swooping onto store shelves this week, and judging by the early review scores, the wait has been worth it. The first Dragon’s Dogma took players on a thrilling adventure to an epic fantasy world filled with intriguing characters and fearsome creatures.
Mar. 20, 2024
Eric Barone proves he can do no wrong by making Stardew Valley players chug mayo and like it: "Unfortunately, I'm team mayo now"
“This man made us all drink mayonnaise and I’m still here for it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley players are expressing their disdain at the fact that drinking mayo in the game is actually pretty efficient. Proving creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone truly can do no wrong, players are touting the in-game benefits of drinking, gag, mayonnaise,which they’re able to do after the massive update 1.
Mar. 20, 2024
First trailer for Evil Dead director's Alien: Romulus promises a claustrophobic sci-fi horror drenched in blood and sweat
Here’s the unsettling first look at Fede Alvarez’s new Alien movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first unsettling look at Alien: Romulus is finally here and, rather unsurprisingly, it’s chock full of Facehuggers and centers a frightened group of youngsters trying to evade the snapping jaws and claws of the titular terrifying Xenomorph. But dare to delve deeper, and the trailer seems to promise mystery mixed in with its horror…
Mar. 20, 2024
Former Bond Pierce Brosnan is back in the spy game after joining new thriller from the director of Ocean's Eleven
The actor previously played 007 in Goldeneye, Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and Die Another Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former James Bond actor Pierce Brosnan has signed himself up for more spy business, having joined the cast of Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming thriller Black Bag. He’s not the only returning to the world of espionage, either, as Naomie Harris, who previously played Eve Moneypenny in Daniel Craig’s batch of 007 movies, has also been added to the new flick’s starry line-up.
Mar. 20, 2024
Fortnite Floor Is Lava: How to play the limited time mode
With Floor Is Lava in Fortnite you need to secure the high ground to stay out of the rising flames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Floor Is Lava mode is back for a limited time, which is linked to the return of Midas to the ongoing storyline. If you haven’t experienced it previously, this LTM is quite different to most other modes available inFortnite, as it features a relentlessly rising tide of lava intent on swallowing up the whole battle royale island, and the only way to survive is by building ever higher to avoid being incinerated by the magma below you.
Mar. 20, 2024
Fortnite Golden Chickens: Where to find them and what they do
Golden Chickens in Fortnite spawn at random, but you can increase your odds of finding one by going to certain locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Golden Chickens have begun appearing and clucking their way around the battle royale island, to coincide with the return of Midas to the ongoing storyline and recognize his golden touch. These glowing birds seem to be quite rare inFortnite, as you’re much more likely to encounter a regular chicken in the areas they usually populate, but by finding a golden version you can collect special eggs and earn extra bars to top up your balance.
Mar. 20, 2024
Fresh off his Oscar win, Godzilla has been made a police chief in Tokyo... because of course, he has
“He’s smaller than I remember” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The people of Tokyo have honored Godzilla in the best way they know how… by making him chief of a police station for 24 hours. Everyone’s favorite scaly boy – who’s looking uncharacteristically human-sized in the clip – was seen being sworn in in a video circulating on Twitter (via Kaiju No.
Mar. 20, 2024
Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 time – Here's how to watch the stream
Here’s where and when to watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase when it airs on Thursday March 21 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Watch the Future Games Show Spring Showcase below At the time of writing, we don’t knoweverythingthat’ll be shown off, but one major highlight to look forward to is a new trailer forSand Land– the upcoming RPG based on Akira Toriyama’s iconic manga series with the same name.
Mar. 20, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire review - "Doesn't touch the original movies but likeable enough"
Too many characters and callbacks plus a formulaic plot means Frozen Empire doesn’t touch the original movies, but it’s a likeable-enough brand extension. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is in US theaters and UK cinemas from March 22. More info James Mottram is a freelance film journalist, author of books that dive deep into films like Die Hard and Tenet, and a regular guest on the Total Film podcast.
Mar. 20, 2024
Hasbro exec says Baldur's Gate 3 "proved for us that people really wanted great D&D games," supports Larian's plan to "take the time we need"
Hasbro’s already working on another “really, really cool D&D game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hasbro, the now longtime owner of Dungeons & Dragons maker Wizards of the Coast, is cooking up some big plans in the video game space, and the stunning success ofBaldur’s Gate 3has proved to the company that the world wants more digital D&D adaptations.
Mar. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev is working on friend requests as a "top issue," and you can tell it's serious because there's "no bad joke or military lingo this time"
Arrowhead gets serious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Arrowhead has offered a temporary fix for the issue of accepting friend requests from other platforms in Helldivers 2. “We have done three related fixes for friend invites that should resolve some of the issues with inviting friends. You will need to log out and log back in for it to take effect,” a new post in the official Helldivers 2 Discord channel reads from an Arrowhead community manager.
Mar. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs patched "more than a million accounts yesterday" trying to fix a difficulty bug, but some players still say progression is broken
Arrowhead says it’s “checking it now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead says it’s implemented a fix for more than a million accounts in an attempt to patch out a difficulty bug, but some players are still reporting progression is broken. In a Discord reply to a fan asking, “Did they fix the difficulty bug yet?”, community manager Twinbeard said: “We implemented a fix for more than a million accounts yesterday, but we’ve gotten a lot of comment indicating that it didn’t work (or maybe not for all), so we’re checking it now.
Mar. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 patch stops your mech blowing itself up when firing a rocket while turning, but doesn't fix ongoing cross-play frustrations
Now that’s one welcome fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s mechs will thankfully stop blowing themselves up thanks to a new patch. Arrowhead Game Studios has just deployed a new update for Helldivers 2 across PC and PS5, designed to address enemy spawns, planetary hazards, game stability, and much more. Mercifully, the “Exosuit no longer destroys itself when firing a missile while turning,” which is fantastic news for the defenders of Super Earth.
Mar. 20, 2024
In a rare message from Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel, Arrowhead confirms the war is bugged and not being tracked properly amid a spike in crashes after a new patch
Joel wants a fair fight, but the wrong kind of bug is causing a problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wrong kind of bug has thrown a wrench inHelldivers 2right as players eagerly throw themselves ata daunting challenge from Game Master Joel. Developer Arrowhead has confirmed that, as players had begun to suspect after barely making any planetary progress today, democratic activities aren’t being tracked properly, skewing progress in the warfront.
Mar. 20, 2024
It's humans vs. parasites in the new action-packed trailer for Netflix's next big manga adaptation
Parasyte: The Grey looks like tense, horror-tinged take on the manga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afterdropping a teaser earlier this month, Netflix has released the full-length trailer for Parasyte: The Grey, promising an action-packed, gory take on the hugely popular manga. The series was directed and co-written by Train to Busan helmer Yeon Sang-ho, and follows a group of parasitic creatures that fall to Earth from outer space and begin controlling humans.
Mar. 20, 2024
League of Legends MMO is "reset" and "going dark for ... likely several years," but Riot insists "we are still working on the game"
“We don’t believe you all want an MMO that you’ve played before with a Runeterra coat of paint” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games has confirmed that its anticipated League of Legends MMO project is still happening, though it won’t be seen for a while following an internal creative reset. That comes from LoL co-creator Mark Merrill onTwitter, who says the project’s direction was reset a while ago to ensure fans don’t end up with a basic MMO with a “Runeterra coat of paint.
Mar. 20, 2024
My favorite 12th Gen Intel CPU is down to a record-low price, and it's not the one you'd think
A cheap chip with a surprising kick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Out of Intel’s 12th Gen CPU line-up, the i5-12400F remains a personal favorite. Sure, it’s only armed with six cores, and specs appear lacking on paper compared to newer options. However, I can attest to the fact that in most scenarios, this i5 Alder Lake chip can provide enough of a punch to support an RTX 4090 rig, and it’s currently super cheap thanks to Amazon’s Spring Sale.
Mar. 20, 2024
My favorite gaming mouse is finally under $100
Save $50 on the Razer Viper V2 Pro When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I first got my hands on theRazerViper V2 Pro nearly two years ago, and since then it hasn’t left my desk. The superlight pointer maintains the classic Viper form factor that served the series so well since it first tackled the FPS market, while packing a super slick sensor and crisp, tactile click switches.
Mar. 20, 2024
New Ghostbusters movie debuts with the franchise's lowest Rotten Tomatoes score yet - but fans are staying hopeful
“We only listen to the audience score” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has debuted with the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in franchise history – but that’s not stopping fans (including myself) from keeping the faith. The fifth film in the Ghostbusters franchise, directed by Gil Kenan, sits at aRotten Tomatoescritic score of only 47%. Per the official synopsis, the movie sees the Spengler family leave Summerville, Oklahoma and take up residence at the iconic New York City firehouse in order to help the original Ghostbusters, who’ve developed a top-secret research lab to take busting ghosts to the next level.
Mar. 20, 2024
One of the writers on new Star Wars show The Acolyte had never seen Star Wars – but the showrunner says that's a good thing
“I don’t want myself, who’s a lifelong fan, to just be relying on particular references in order to create emotional beats” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland has revealed that one of the writers on her new Star Wars show was completely unfamiliar with the franchise, but that was beneficial to the series. “I just thought it would be good to have the perspective of a person that had literally never seen Star Wars until she was in the room.
Mar. 20, 2024
Pokemon fan who might be a robot in a convincing meat suit completes 107-hour challenge playing 100 versions of Sapphire at the same time
100 different Pokemon save files constantly being shuffled - what could go wrong? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon players have come up with some truly weird and wonderful ways of playing the beloved RPG series over the years, from the popular permadeath “nuzlocke” challenges to even morebrutal Kaizo Ironmonruns. Now, though, one player has managed to complete one of the most bizarre challenges we’ve ever seen by playing through the Game Boy Advance classic Pokemon Sapphire 100 times simultaneously.
Mar. 20, 2024
Psst, one of my favorite 1440p gaming monitors just dropped to its lowest price
Amazon’s Spring Sale has slashed Corsair’s QHD display When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to Amazon’s ‘Big Spring Sale’, you can now grab the Xeneon 315QHD165 (formerly known as theCorsair Xeneon 32QHD165)for $359.99, thanks to a handy $50 discount. The 1440pgaming monitornormally sticks hard and fast to a $400 price tag, but the retailer’s latest deal event has convinced it to creep to a new record low.
Mar. 20, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2's first patch in over a year finally fixes a bug that players have been saddled with for over 18 months
Update 1.32 means you no longer have to worry about getting stuck in stables When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2has received its first update in more than a year, and it finally squashes a pesky bug that players have been saddled with for far too long. Thankfully, according to thepatch noteson Rockstar’s official website, Update 1.
Mar. 20, 2024
Road House cast talk those brutal action scenes – and working with UFC champion Conor McGregor
Exclusive: Billy Magnussen and Lukas Gage talk Road House’s action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Be nice.” That’s the rule of being a bouncer that both Jake Gyllenhaal and Patrick Swayze’s version of bouncer Dalton live by – whether it’s Swayze’s explaining to the other muscle why they should always be cordial while escorting troublemakers outside, or Gyllenhaal’s driving the guys he’s just beaten bloody to the hospital to get patched up.
Mar. 20, 2024
Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal watched classic Western Unforgiven to prepare for the reimagining of the '80s classic
Exclusive: Jake Gyllenhaal talks the Western influence on Road House When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Road Househas all the trappings of a traditional Western: there’s a local watering hole infested with wrong’uns, a quiet loner with his own way of laying down the law, and a megalomaniac villain with designs on the town. All that’s missing is a high noon shootout.
Mar. 20, 2024
Sand Land release schedule: When is episode 8 on Disney Plus and Hulu?
Get up to date with the slightly strange release plans for Sand Land When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sand Land, the hotly anticipated anime based onthe late Akira Toriyama’sacclaimed manga, is finally here. Unfortunately, it comes bundled with one of the strangest release schedules we’ve seen in quite some time and it also isn’t available (as some might suspect) on either Netflix or Crunchyroll.
Mar. 20, 2024
Sea of Thieves is cooking in 2024: New weapons are coming for the first time since launch along with the scariest world event yet and wild new traversal methods
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first major highlight are Season 12’s new weapons: the Double Barrel Pistol, which can fire two individual shots back to back or be charged up for one powerful blast, and the throwing knives. Rare says the Double Barrel Pistol “sits between the pistol and the blunderbuss in terms of range and power,” while the Throwing Knives can be hurled at enemies for “high damage.
Mar. 20, 2024
Self-confessed horror buff Sydney Sweeney on what it feels like to be the genre’s new final girl, and which OG scream queens inspire her
Exclusive: Immaculate star Sydney Sweeney responds to recent final girl recognition and explains how her character is different from other horror movie ‘victims’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Confirmed horror head Sydney Sweeney never expected to become this generation’s new scream queen, but she may well be after her performance in new movieImmaculate, which she says was influenced by the genre’s original final girls.
Mar. 20, 2024
Solid Snake himself has already played the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake, and says it's "spectacular"
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater’s opening section is apparently banging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid’s very own Solid Snake has played the opening section of Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, calling it “spectacular.” Solid Snake and Big Boss actor David Hayter has been working withKonamiagain after nearly a decade, narrating a videorecapping the history of the Metal Gear Solid franchise.
Mar. 20, 2024
Stardew Valley will now beat you unconscious and leave you for dead on a mountain if you use an out-of-bounds glitch to cheat
Mr. Qi is not amused When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’s 1.6 update tackles a glitch that lets you see the end of the game not by removing it but by punishing you for doing it. Let’s rewind things a bit. The ‘summit glitch’ is nothing new in Stardew Valley - it’s an out-of-bounds exploit (seen just below) that lets you access the mountain summit well ahead of when you’re supposed to.
Mar. 20, 2024
Starfield lead says the RPG's ending twist was a "panic button" idea to tie things together since the team was "overbooked" making everything else
Starfield’s ending was a bit of a scramble When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield’s action-packed ending came together in a last-minute scramble after the developers realized that the RPG was lacking a satisfying finale. As you might be expecting, there will be someStarfield story spoilersjust below, so proceed with caution if you haven’t finished the game yet. Starfield’s ending is a dizzying dimension-hopping final battle that zips you around to locations from earlier in the game, and it follows several pretty epic space battles in and around the planet Masada 3, but originally it wasn’t quite as exciting or even definitive.
Mar. 20, 2024
Thanos is back on his BS as Marvel announces a new Infinity Watch saga to play out throughout 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to the mega success of the MCU,Thanosis arguably now Marvel’s most famous villain. The Mad Titan returns once more to comics in the newInfinity Watchcrossover, which is set to play out across numerous Marvel annuals this summer. In the story, Thanos will undertake a new search for the all-powerful stones - now bonded to various Marvel heroes and villains.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Acolyte showrunner hints at a return to extended universe canon that Star Wars retconned out of existence 10 years ago
Leslye Headland says she infused Star Wars Legends into the upcoming series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Acolyte showrunner Leslye Headland infused her love for Star Wars Legends, the Expanded Universe that is no longer canon, into the upcoming series. “There were certain things that I really wanted to do. You’ll see a half Theelin, half human Jedi, Jecki, played by Dafne Keen, which was always a dream of mine,” Headland said in an interview withStarWars.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Acolyte's focus on the Sith could expand one of the most interesting themes in the Star Wars prequels
Opinion | The Acolyte could expand on the Star Wars prequels in a fascinating way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I sense a plot to destroy the Jedi,” says Mace Windu inRevenge of the Sith, a particularly dire proclamation which, truly, isn’t met with a whole lot of urgency. If you, like me, usually scream at your TV at this point, The Acolyte could be the show for you.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Captain America and Black Panther WW2 game is officially Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra, and it's out next year
The Marvel game from Uncharted veteran Amy Hennig is looking impressive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news was announced as part of today’s State of Unreal presentation at the Game Developers Conference, alongside a brand-new story trailer that sets up the stakes. The visuals here are extremely impressive, and Hennig took to the stage after the trailer to confirm that the footage was “all pulled right out of our game, running real-time in Unreal Engine 5, no smoke and mirrors.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Helldivers 2 Shriekers and how to beat them
Shriekers are flying Terminid bugs that Helldivers 2 has swarm you from above When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Shriekers are flying bugs are one of the Terminid’s newest and deadliest forces. Like the Stalkers, Shriekers don’t just spawn randomly in the map - instead, these winged monstrosities come from a specific Shrieker Nest that serves as one of the game’s secondary objectives.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Lego D&D set has been revealed, so here's everything I noticed as a D&D fan
Perception check! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Lego D&D set has finally broken cover, and it’s a monster. In some cases, quite literally – there aremanyclassic Dungeons & Dragons foes included within the mega kit. Due to launch this April 4 (or April 1, if you’re part of the free Insider program at Lego), Lego Dungeons & Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale is made up of more than 3,700 pieces, has half-a-dozen adventurer minifigures under its belt, and features multiple creatures for them to tangle with.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Loupedeck Live is down to its lowest price, and a bunch of alternatives are on offer too
Enhance your streaming setup for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a streamer who’s been eyeing up a Loupedeck, you’re in luck, as there’s a bunch of deals floating around right now. Thanks to the Amazon Spring Sale, you’ll be able to grab up to 16% off the entire Live range, including the premium model that caters to professional media editing and content creation.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Nitro Deck makes your Switch immune to stick drift, and it's discounted in Amazon's Spring Sale
It’s remarkably cheap for a controller this powerful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CRKD Nitro Deck made some big plays into the Switch controller market when it launched last year. As someone who’s always struggled to stay comfy with the Nintendo Switch’s smaller size, I was really content with the Nitro Deck’s chunkier build and futureproofed design.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Sopranos creators ditch gabagool for ghosts and ghouls as they reunite for an exciting new horror movie
The pair are bringing a new meaning to creepy pasta… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sopranos creators David Chase and Terence Winter have re-teamed for a brand new surprise project, an untitled horror feature at New Line Cinema. As reported byDeadline, this is the pair’s first theatrical film screenplay and feature-producing collaboration. Although the project is currently untitled with no confirmed cast list or plot line, it has been announced that Chase plans to direct the film.
Mar. 20, 2024
The Stardew Valley 1.6 update hasn't even been out for 24 hours yet but Eric Barone has already sent out several handy bug fixes
It’s been a busy day for Eric Barone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator ofStardew Valleyhas already rolled out several bug fixes, not even 24 hours after releasing the huge 1.6 update. We have finally got theStardew Valley 1.6 update, which not only adds several new features to the farming sim but has also managed tobreak records with a new peak concurrent player count.
Mar. 20, 2024
The voice of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Aerith says you can ship whoever you want, even if it's Cloud and Tifa: "Whatever your headcanon is, I love that for you"
“Both are correct. All are correct.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aerith herself doesn’t care if you want to ship Cloud and Tifa. Briana White, the actor behind the English voice of beloved flower girl inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, says headcanon is the true canon in this instance. “I get asked this all the time,” White says in an interview withDan Allen Gaming on YouTube.
Mar. 20, 2024
These PS5 controllers are perfect for Helldivers 2, and they've never been cheaper
Still stuck on a standard issue controller? Spread managed democracy with something worthy of your rank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 has a pretty wild controller layout. From mashing directional keys to order stratagems to switching between first and third person, to swinging the camera around as quickly as possible to watch an orbital laser melt a giant bug - there’s a lot going on.
Mar. 20, 2024
This lowest-ever MTG Fallout deal seriously speaks to my inner Cap Collector
Get more Commanders, spend fewer caps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What could make the MTG Fallout set any better? Think about it: it’s one of the best RPGs meeting with one of thebest card games. How about a best ever price to match? Thankfully, as part of Amazon’s Spring Sale, you can get exactly that.Despite each of the Magic: The Gathering Fallout Commander decks retailing for around $60, three of them are currently available for their lowest ever price.
Mar. 20, 2024
This Rode streaming mic lives permanently on my desk, and it’s now cheaper than ever
The Rode X XCM-50 is a streaming dream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve used a few different mics over the years, but I can’t see myself parting with the Rode X XCM-50 any time soon. As a result, it also ends up being the microphone I recommend to anyone asking about streaming and content creation accessories, so I’m pretty hyped about the fact it’s now sitting at a new record low price, even if my parents would disapprove with the investment (something something you should be saving for retirement).
Mar. 20, 2024
Turtle Beach and SteelSeries go head to head in Amazon's Spring Sale - but the Nova Pro wins out
Big savings hit two multiplatform headsets, but SteelSeries wins this 1v1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheTurtle BeachStealth Pro andSteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Wireless are similar gaming headsets. Both feature hot-swappable batteries, high-end audio, and a central connection hub - they’re also both discounted to near record low prices in Amazon’s Spring Sale. TheStealth Prois sitting just a couple of dollars away from a record low we’ve only seen once before - at$279.
Mar. 20, 2024
Why is Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator so good? Its director says the RPG's team scanned "nearly 80 faces for base head variations" for starters
That’s how you get Geralt and Lae’zel in the same game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s character creator is so detailed and vast because its developers scanned “nearly 80 faces for base head variations.” That’s according to Dragon’s Dogma 2 game director Hideaki Itsuno, as relayed through the tweet from the game’s official Twitter account just below.
Mar. 20, 2024
X-Men '97 review: A near-perfect reintroduction to one of Marvel’s best superhero teams
X-Men ‘97 is a seamlessly connected revival season that serves as a near-perfect reintroduction to one of Marvel’s best superhero teams. If the theme song doesn’t make you cry, the character arcs will. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers for X-Men ‘97 episodes 1-3 follow. There’s a lengthy list of superheroes waiting for their official induction into the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and the X-Men don’t seem to be anywhere near the top.
Mar. 20, 2024
8 years after launch, Stardew Valley is still breaking records with a new peak concurrent player count just hours after the 1.6 update release
There’s a lot of new content now in the farming sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the 1.6 update, more people are playingStardew Valleyon Steam than ever before, breaking records eight years after its initial release. On March 19, Stardew Valley fans finally got what they’ve been waiting for - theStardew Valley 1.6 update. There’s been a lot of speculation over the last few months about what exactly developer ConcernedApe was planning for the update but it’s turned out to be bigger than anyone was anticipating.
Mar. 19, 2024
13 years later, a Dead Space 2 trick for bagging tons of extra loot is finally being discovered, and even one of its own devs didn't know about it
Time for a replay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Space 2 players are discovering a little-known trick that lets you bag a ton of extra loot, and even one of the game’s own developers didn’t know about it until now. Of course, Dead Space 2 being a bonafide survival horror game, resources like credits, which you can use to buy gear and weapon upgrades among other things, and stasis, which refills the meter that allows you to slow enemies down, are precious.
Mar. 19, 2024
20 years after losing Batman to Christian Bale, Jake Gyllenhaal says it would be "an honor" to play the hero in the DCU
He’s thrown his hat in the ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jake Gyllenhaal has said it would be an “honor” to play Batman in the DCU. On the promotion trail for his new movieRoad House, the actor had a candid response when asked if he’d consider it. “Oh, man. That’s a classic. It’s an honor,” he said before speaking more broadly on roles made famous by others.
Mar. 19, 2024
A new rom-com loosely inspired by Harry Styles debuts to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galatzine star in The Idea of You When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New rom-com The Idea of You has debuted to rave reviews and currently has a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes. Anne Hathaway plays Solène, a 40-year-old divorced mother from the LA suburbs who strikes up a romance with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), a 24-year-old British member of the world’s biggest boyband, after a chance encounter at Coachella.
Mar. 19, 2024
After 27 years, puzzle and adventure game icon Riven is getting an Unreal Engine 5 remake with new content from original dev Cyan Worlds, due later this year
Riven: New Discoveries From the Lost D’ni Empire is now just Riven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Unreal Engine 5 remake of Riven: The Sequel to Myst, previously known as Riven: New Discoveries From the Lost D’ni Empire but now officially just called plain-old Riven, is coming this year, original developer Cyan Worlds has announced. “The OG creative team is back to work on the remake,” a news release reads.
Mar. 19, 2024
After a bad launch, Konami acknowledges Metal Gear Solid Collection is still missing key features, says many fixes are "expected to take some more time"
Improvements like better upscaling and customized controls are in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a frank look at what went wrong with the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 launch,Konamilays out the post-launch fixes that the team hopes will remedy the situation. Konami just debuted the video seen below, dubbed the ‘Metal Gear Production Hotline,’ which features a discussion about the current state of the series with producer Noriaki Okamura.
Mar. 19, 2024
After almost 7 years of solo development, exceptionally cool off-beat Metroidvania gets an increasingly disturbing trailer to celebrate upcoming launch
Animal Well is out in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being developed by a solo developer for nearly seven years, the Creepy Metroidvania-inspired game Animal Well will finally be released later this year on May 9. Solo developer Billy Basso announces Animal Well’s release date with a trailer that outlines the off-beat and slightly unnerving Metroidvania. The trailer, which features some very zany backgrounds and animals and an almost ethereal ambient score, can be seen in action just below.
Mar. 19, 2024
Ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2, director says "We don't need to" call the RPG series a cult classic anymore: "It's sold its way and made its way into many gamers' hearts"
Hideaki Itsuno has a point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s director says we no longer need to call the original RPG a cult game due to its sales figures and popularity. In a new interview withVG247, Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno, who also helmed the original RPG atCapcom, dispels the idea that Dragon’s Dogma is still a “cult” game.
Mar. 19, 2024
Alone in the Dark review: "Lacks the life or coherence needed to give it any momentum"
A lackluster and fragmented game that never really comes together in any meaningful way. In almost every sense that matters, from story to combat, horror, and atmosphere, Alone in the Dark leaves much to be desired. The 1920s Louisiana setting Satisfying early puzzles Fragmented story Dull combat Weak horror Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 19, 2024
An ongoing must-see anime is currently the highest rated anime of all time, ahead of Fullmetal Alchemist and Attack on Titan
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is #1 on MAL When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ongoing fantasy show is the best anime of all time – according to anime’s answer to IMDb, that is. As of writing, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is sitting at 9.18/10 on anime cataloguing siteMy Anime List(MAL). This isn’t just an odd anomaly that you sometimes see on IMDb after a popular (or less-than-popular) show or movie receives a rush of reviews to skew the average.
Mar. 19, 2024
With 20 milliseconds to go, brave Helldivers 2 player clutches 45 Samples "outnumbered, surrounded, leg broken, out of stims" after a clown fiesta extract
“A true hero of democracy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2offers more than its fair share of chaotic situations as you valiantly fight to defend Managed Democracy against never-ending waves of bugs and robots, but one player has taken things to a whole new level. Over on theHelldivers 2 subreddit, player Doom2508 has shared footage of an epic extraction attempt the likes of which Super Earth has never seen.
Mar. 19, 2024
As Overwatch 2 pivots to free heroes for all, Blizzard confirms you won't get anything back if you already bought heroes through battle passes
Blizzard has no plans to distribute refunds or gifts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a great day for free-to-playOverwatch 2players, but not so much for those who’ve been spending money on the first-person shooter to get access to new heroes as soon as possible. Blizzard has confirmed that from Season 10 onwards, new playable characters will be distributed to everyone instantly, preventing paying players from accessing new heroes faster than free-to-play users.
Mar. 19, 2024
As Rockstar brings workers back to the office, some GTA 6 devs fear the sequel will bleed talent in the final stretch: "Losing key people in teams would be very, very bad"
“It’s a very anti-parent move. For people with disabilities, it’s a massive problem.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SomeGTA 6developers are passionately rejecting Rockstar’s guidance that the push for workers to return to office will ultimately help make a better sequel. In late February,Rockstar senior leadership asked previously remote-working GTA 6 developers to return to the officefive days a week in the sequel’s final stretch of development for “productivity” and “security” reasons.
Mar. 19, 2024
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion voice actor says Square Enix repeatedly told him to stop being too sexy: "We need you to tone it down"
The voice actor for Genesis was told he sounded too seductive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunionvoice actor Shaun Conde, who played Genesis Rhapsodos in the English dub, was seemingly too sexy forSquare Enixand repeatedly told stop sounding so seductive. In a recent interview accompanying gameplay from Crisis Core: Final Fantasy 7 Reunion focusing on Genesis (timestampedhere), Conde said: “A fun note, little bonus, is with both characters I did with [voice director Kirk Thornton],” referring to his portrayal of Shiba in NEO: The World Ends With You, “I got the note several times, ‘it’s sounding too sexual.
Mar. 19, 2024
Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse is a delightfully cute and nightmarishly violent comic expansion of the roguelike's world
Interview | Alex Paknadel and Troy Little discuss their new cult comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aswe announced last week, a new range of comics is on the way based on the breakout roguelike game, Cult of the Lamb. The first release is an original graphic novel which expands and explores the title’s mythology. Published by Oni Press in association with Devolver Digital and Massive Monster, Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse is written byAlex Paknadel, and drawn by Troy Little.
Mar. 19, 2024
Destiny 2's new Onslaught mode looks like the Call of Duty Zombies-style horde mode the MMO has always been perfect for, and Bungie thinks it's impossible to solo
Into the Light adds a big, free three-player activity in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s big Into the Light update,an interim patch to catch players up and tide them overin the lead-up to The Final Shape expansion, is coming April 9, and I don’t say this lightly, Guardians, but its headlining activity might be the horde mode we’ve wanted for years.
Mar. 19, 2024
Dune star Timothée Chalamet breaks a surprise box office record that's stood for nearly 50 years
The record was set by John Travolta way back in the ’70s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Timothée Chalamet has become the first actor in almost 50 years to star in the top two domestic-grossing films released within eight months of each other. As reported byW Magazine, Chalamet has smashed the record due to starring in bothWonkaandDune 2, which are coincidently the highest-grossing movies over the past few months.
Mar. 19, 2024
Eric Barone riles up Stardew Valley fans hungry for update 1.6, tells them to "get ready" and then immediately "don't get too ready"
Stardew Valley update 1.6 is dropping today - we just don’t know exactly when When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyupdate 1.6 is arriving imminently, and creator Eric Barone is riling everyone up. Well, he’s riling everyone up and then pouring buckets of cold water on them by adding, “don’t get too ready, it’ll still be a little bit probably.
Mar. 19, 2024
Everything in the Steeled Veterans Warbond in Helldivers 2
Is the Steeled Veterans premium battle pass worth it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Steeled Veterans Warbond is a built-in premium battle pass where players can use Medals to buy new weapons like the Dominator and revolver, as well as Boosters, Armor and more besides that help push you through the challenges and ongoing war ofHelldivers 2.
Mar. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's new Xbox-exclusive currency proves confusing for the MMO's community, yet all too familiar for Microsoft's console veterans
FFXIV Coins are the the new hotness, maybe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s Xbox versions include microtransactions not found in the PC orPS5versions of the MMO. Square Enix’s critically acclaimed MMO will finally come to Xbox Series X/S consoles later this week, on March 21. Over on theLodestone, a new blog post from Square Enix reveals that the Xbox version of Final Fantasy 14 will have a unique microtransaction currency called ‘FFXIV Coins,’ which must be purchased through the Microsoft Store before they can be used in-game.
Mar. 19, 2024
Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay deal lets you dive into the RPG for less than the cost of a Citadel paint pot
Save over $200 and pick up Warhammer FRP’s best campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You may have already gotten your start with thebest Warhammer 40k starter sets, but wargames aren’t the only way to explore the many worlds of Games Workshop. There’s also a pretty sick fantasy RPG and with this deal on Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay books, you can kit yourself out with pretty all the source books and campaign books you’ll ever need.
Mar. 19, 2024
First trailer for new Star Wars TV show teases a secret Sith, a Wookiee Jedi, and more from the High Republic
The first trailer for The Acolyte is out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new Star Wars series The Acolyte has arrived, and it looks epic. It features footageshown at Star Wars Celebration last year, and opens on young Padawan undergoing training from Lee Jung-jae’s Jedi who tells them, “The force is powerful, it is power, we must respect.
Mar. 19, 2024
Fortnite Chains of Hades: How to get the weapon of the god
To get the Chains of Hades in Fortnite you’ll have to defeat the god himself or find it in a god chest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where to find the Fortnite Chains of Hades To guarantee finding the Fortnite Chains of Hades, you need to head to The Underworld named location on the west side of the island and defeat the Olympian legend Hades himself in combat.
Mar. 19, 2024
Hefty Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection patch attempts to right the starship after a controversial launch, starting with a fix for an infamous 19-year-old bug and more
A handful of crashes have been fixed, and Battlefront 1’s iconic loading screen now sounds like it should When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The old bug occurred on the Death Star, and saw the Republic and Rebel factions lose two reinforcements instead of one every time one of them died. This didn’t happen with the Empire and Confederacy of Independent Systems factions, therefore giving them an obvious advantage, and the issue has been around for so long that you can even find mods to fix it dating back to 2008.
Mar. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 Game Master Joel claps back with a tough new major order: liberate 5 planets in 3 days to secure our "economic future"
Helldivers 2 players were just celebrating a win, but the fight is back on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The finest democracy spreaders inHelldivers 2have all but been dancing in the streetson the heels of a big win that saw six planets liberated, two defended, and two sectors captured, and game master Joel has turned up right on cue to put them straight back to work.
Mar. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 Major Orders and how they work explained
Major Orders in Helldivers 2 are time-sensitive community goals set by the developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Major Orders are effectively community goals and challenges that everybody playing the game all works towards, at least on some level, until everybody at the end is rewarded for the efforts with a big reward of some sort - Medals, Requisition Slips or similar.
Mar. 19, 2024
Hercules Stream 100 audio controller review: "A little bit empty"
Streaming mixers hardly ever feel like an exact science even the best brands get right all the time. Nonetheless, there are much better options out there if you’re willing to spend a bit more. Average build quality, software limitations, and a few other issues let this audio interface down. Compact size Large LCD screen Solid basic control of audio sources Average build quality Can’t handle complex tasks Limited to just 2 pages of sources
Mar. 19, 2024
Hercules Stream 200 XLR review: "It all feels half-baked"
Like its smaller sibling, the Hercules Stream 200 XLR misses the mark. This isn’t a brand that typically strays into the gaming hardware scene, and it shows. The 200 XLR will deliver clean audio with a decent microphone thanks to the audio heritage of its maker, but it isn’t the utility belt gadget streamers want to have on hand. Clean XLR microphone output Bright, clear LCD screen Creator and Audience sub-mixes
Mar. 19, 2024
High on managed democracy, Helldivers 2 soldiers taunt D&D-style Game Master Joel after liberating 6 planets, defending 2, and capturing 2 whole sectors in days
Fellow soldiers are responding with a ‘please don’t do that’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are confidently taunting Game Master Joel after taking six planets, defending two, and capturing two whole sectors in just a few days of hard-hitting, democracy-spreading action. Something that’s sparking fear in others afraid of the retaliation the overlord will inevitably bring.
Mar. 19, 2024
How to kill 2 Annihilator Tanks in Helldivers 2
The personal order to kill tanks in Helldivers 2 is a challenge to take out some of the game’s hardest foes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Annihilator Tanks aren’t just some of the game’s hardest foes, but can be part of a personal order to kill 2 Annihilator Tanks in a single day, meaning you’re not just going up against one of the toughest of theHelldivers 2 enemies list- you’re going up against them twice.
Mar. 19, 2024
How to Liberate Fori Prime and Zagon Prime in Helldivers 2
The new major order to Liberate Fori and Zagon Prime seem to be glitched When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Liberate Fori Prime and Zagon Prime Major Order is up, and it’s a big request, requiring players not just to liberate those two planets, but others as well - it’s complicated. We’ll explain the particulars of how to liberate Fori and Zagon Prime in Helldivers 2 from the Terminids below, and why you might not be able to get to one or both planets.
Mar. 19, 2024
I restarted Dragon's Dogma 7 times in a row trying to make the perfect character, but for Dragon's Dogma 2 I'm making the weirdest RPG build possible
Opinion | Dragon’s Dogma does RPG classes differently, and we should all go nuts with it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you level up in Dragon’s Dogma, you get stat boosts based on your assigned class, or rather, vocation. Fighters get more health and attack, dextrous Striders get more stamina, and mages – this will sound far-fetched – get magic attack and defense.
Mar. 19, 2024
I spent 70 hours trying to get the perfect date with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best girl, and it made me sick to my stomach with nerves
Opinion | After so much build up, I finally got to experience the Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, I have butterflies in my stomach. I’m once again staying at the haunted hotel in the Gold Saucer, and someone has knocked on my door. As I make my way to see who it is, I’m a big bundle of nerves.
Mar. 19, 2024
James Bond rumors heat up as newspaper names Marvel star as the next 007
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly received the formal offer from Eon Productions, and the studio is waiting to hear back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Bond fans had better gear themselves up for a big announcement if recent reports are anything to go by, as Eon Productions has allegedly selected its next 007. According toThe Sun, British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who is perhaps best known for his roles inAvengers: Age of Ultron,Bullet Train, andKick-Ass, has been offered the part and is expected to officially come onboard imminently, ahead of production on the 26th Bond film kicking off later this year.
Mar. 19, 2024
James Gunn has a disappointing update on sequel to one of his superhero films
James Gunn has a sad update on Brightburn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas shared a disappointing update on the sequel to Brightburn. On Threads, a fan asked Gunn about a potential sequel to the film, and, disappointingly,Gunn replied: “No plans at all for this right now.” Of course, Gunn is busy with the actual Superman. He’s directing the next film about the hero, simply titledSuperman(previously called Superman: Legacy), and he is also co-CEO of DC Studios, meaning he’s overseeing the rebooted cinematic universe.
Mar. 19, 2024
Lilo and Stitch live-action star talks the upcoming Disney remake: "All you can do is approach a project like that with love"
Exclusive: Billy Magnussen talks starring in the live-action Lilo & Stitch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We sat down with Magnussen to talk aboutRoad House, Doug Liman’s remake of the Patrick Swayze-starring original, in which Magnussen plays the villainous Ben Brandt. But, we couldn’t let Magnussen go without also asking about Lilo & Stitch, and how the remake is shaping up compared to the original.
Mar. 19, 2024
Marvel head Kevin Feige had two conditions ahead of making X-Men '97 happen
The animated series is coming to Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige, head ofMarvel Studios, had two key conditions when greenlighting new animated series X-Men ‘97. According to producer Brad Winderbaum, the MCU head wanted to make sure they tackled the reboot right. “Following the success of What If…?, when we were able to make more animated shows, [X-Men ’97] was my first idea out of the box,” he tellsThe Hollywood Reporter.
Mar. 19, 2024
Marvel star Karen Gillan says she "didn't stop crying for days" after watching Mike Flanagan's upcoming Stephen King movie
Flanagan is cranking out another heartbreaker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Karen Gillan, star of Mike Flanagan’s upcoming Stephen King adaptation The Life of Chuck, said a rough cut of the film had her “crying for days.” “You know what, it didn’t feel that different. I was going into it like, “OK, how has he changed? He’s done so many movies,” Gillan toldColliderof her reunion with Flanagan that took place some eight years after the pair filmed Oculus.
Mar. 19, 2024
Marvel’s Benedict Wong was surprised by how close his 3 Body Problem character was to himself: "I thought I was being stalked"
The creators weaved some details in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new show from True Blood’s Alexander Woo and Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss, Wong plays Da Shi, a private investigator brought in to investigate a string of scientist murders. In the series, adapted from a Chinese novel of the same name, he soon finds out that their fates are linked to a decision made by a young woman many decades prior.
Mar. 19, 2024
MMOs collide as one fan recreates RuneScape using World of Warcraft assets, and after 9 months of work is getting close to an honest-to-god alpha build
World of RuneScape is shaping up to be the ultimate MMO mashup When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An exceptionally talented MMO fan has been working on what might just be the ultimate mashup project, by recreating RuneScape bit by bit using World of Warcraft assets. Not only is it seriously impressive, but the creator plans to make it playable, and the alpha build is closer than you might expect.
Mar. 19, 2024
Movie composer Hans Zimmer has no plans to retire: "Are you kidding me?"
The Dune 2 composer isn’t going to retire anytime soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hans Zimmer isn’t going anywhere. The composer, who’s scored movies from The Lion King to Gladiator, has said that he has no plans to retire. “Are you kidding me? I’ve played all my life. Why would I stop playing? Why would I stop living a playful life?
Mar. 19, 2024
Netflix’s new sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem features some significant changes from the books, but the cast thinks they’re necessary
Exclusive: The cast of Netflix’s new sci-fi show opens up about adapting the “unadaptable” novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new sci-fi show3 Body Problemis an ambitious adaptation of Liu Cixin’s award-winning trilogy of novels, Remembrance of Earth’s Past. Beginning with ‘The Three-Body Problem’, these take place in a fictional past, present, and future where Earth encounters extraterrestrial life.
Mar. 19, 2024
New Star Wars TV show The Acolyte finally gets official Disney Plus release date – and it's very soon
It lines up with a previously rumored release date, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If The Acolyte follows the pattern ofAhsoka, the last Star Wars show to air onDisneyPlus, we can expect new episodes to drop at 9pm ET/6pm PT, which is 2am BST the following day. The new show is set around 100 years before The Phantom Menace and follows a former Padawan (played byThe Hunger Games' Amandla Stenberg) who reunites with her Jedi Master (Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae) to investigate a string of sinister crimes.
Mar. 19, 2024
Nintendo knows it can't prove emulation is illegal, but its latest tactic is very effective at knocking out sources of Switch piracy
Nintendo’s lawyers really want you to believe that Switch emulation is illegal, but that’s not what they’re saying in court When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the wake ofYuzu’s $2.4 million settlement with Nintendo, the Mario maker has redoubled its work to fight Switch emulation, but these efforts don’t involve any argument that emulation itself is illegal. Instead, Nintendo is relying on an extremely specific part of a decades-old copyright law to kill a load of software that can be used to pirate Switch games.
Mar. 19, 2024
Nobody saw World of Warcraft's new update coming: a 60-player pirate MMO battle royale with its own servers and optional PvP
This has been seven months in the making for WoW players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft players are finally getting the pirate-themed content they’ve been craving for months, but it’s arriving as a 60-player battle royale mode. Take a look at the responses to the announcement above, and you’ll see that basically no one could’ve predicted this.
Mar. 19, 2024
Nvidia has officially revealed its next GPU, but the company wants to chat AI robots first before the RTX 5090
Someone call Will Smith When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that Nvidia is now investing in more than just thebest graphics cardrace, and AI is now arguably its biggest business interest. That’s in contrast to the many gamers andgaming PCenthusiasts who have been buying GPUs like theGeForce RTX 4090over the years, as many will have been waiting to hear something about theRTX 5090.
Mar. 19, 2024
Overwatch 2 is finally giving out all heroes for free up front, game director admits "not all" attempts to balance the paywall competitive advantage worked
Aaron Keller says “this is the right thing to be doing for all of our players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally happening—around a year and a half after its early access launch,Overwatch 2is removing all of its heroes, new and old, from its Battle Pass. This means that free-to-play players will soon be able to instantly access new heroes at the same time as those paying for the Premium Battle Pass without spending a penny.
Mar. 19, 2024
Overwatch 2 was reportedly due to get story missions every 18 months
Development issues and lacklustre sales could spell the end for story missions in Overwatch 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerOverwatch 2developers have reportedly claimed that story missions were meant to be released every 18 months, and they aren’t holding out hope that any more will see the light of day. In an interview withKotaku, former Overwatch 2 developers, who’ve opted to remain anonymous, have shared their experience working on the shooter’s story content, revealing the difficulties they faced during development and their fears that the concept is now dead in the water.
Mar. 19, 2024
Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal talks taking inspiration from Patrick Swayze as Dalton
Exclusive: The Road House cast tell us how they’ve reimagined their characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Road House, Doug Liman’s new take on the beloved classic of the same name, shares a great deal of DNA with the original. The underlying template – a lone wanderer blows into town to clean up a rowdy bar, strikes up a relationship with a doctor, and goes up against a vicious enemy – remains the same, but there are some key changes from the original that mark the Prime Video version as different.
Mar. 19, 2024
Stardew Valley 1.6 patch notes are here with over 500 changes: multiple pets, "new neighbors," new NPC dialogue, fresh outfits, extra crops, and so much more
The Stardew Valley 1.6 patch notes are absolutely massive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6 update patch notes are here, and as expected, there’sa lotto cover - more-so than we could’ve possibly imagined - so let’s dive in now that the update’s live on PC. Some of the biggest changes included in the 500-plus-entrylist of patch notesare: new festivals and events, including a desert festival in the Spring, two mini-fishing events, and a new “environmental ‘event’” in Summer; a new “mastery system” that grants “powerful perks and items”; “many new NPC dialogues”; the ability to get multiple pets; a “big tree” questline that’ll give you “some new neighbors”; and a new world map for Ginger Island.
Mar. 19, 2024
Steam upgrades its family plan, allowing your kids to ping you to pay for their shopping cart and get you banned by cheating on a shared account
Parents are about to get a lot of payment requests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has rolled out a new family plan that lets your kids request payments for games and can even get you banned by cheating on a shared account. On March 18, Steamintroduced’Steam Families,' which combines the already existing Family Sharing and Steam Family View while adding a few more features.
Mar. 19, 2024
Stranger Things fans think they've worked out how long season 5's time jump will be from a behind-the-scenes snap
David Harbour’s beard has sparked much speculation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We already know significant time will have passed when we reunite with Eleven and co inStranger Things season 5, thanks to co-creators The Duffer Brothers – but so far, the duo has kept pretty quiet on just how long said time jump will be. Now, though, a new behind-the-scenes snap has offered up a clue… in the form of David Harbour’s facial hair.
Mar. 19, 2024
The 35 greatest sci-fi movie characters
Androids, aliens, and space wizards, behold the all-time heroes and villains of sci-fi cinema When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For generations, science fiction stories have used mankind’s inclination towards innovation to tell stories of all stripes - from the inspiring to the terrifying. This extends to the big screen, too. Whether they are saviors rescuing mankind from extinction, survivors who narrowly escape by the skin of their teeth, or artificial intelligence beings who want to feel real, these are some of the greatest science fiction characters ever in the history of cinema.
Mar. 19, 2024
The 35 greatest TV theme songs
Sometimes, they’re actually the best part of any episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If television shows are a gift, then a good theme song is like the color-coordinated bow on top. Be it jingles made for the show or pre-existing pop songs the producers obtained the rights for, a good TV theme song does so much more than mark the start of a new episode.
Mar. 19, 2024
The Boys spin-off Gen V gets a promising update on season 2
Filming will start in a matter of weeks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s almost time for our favorite teenage Supes’ sophomore year at Godolkin Univerisity, as filming for Prime Video’sGen V season 2will reportedly start in a matter of weeks. As recorded in an interview withArc Studio, Gen V season 2 writer Thomas Schnauz let it slip that the second installment will start filming very soon: “They start shooting in not too long up in Canada, probably two or three weeks.
Mar. 19, 2024
The creator of Stardew Valley's best mod worked with Eric Barone on update 1.6, and has already released a compatibility patch
Stardew Valley Expanded’s creator was in on 1.6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6is finally upon us, and one very fun detail about the update has had to wait until after the patch notes. Development of 1.6 was aided by the dev behind one of thebest Stardew Valley modsaround. “I’m honored to announce I helped develop the official Stardew Valley 1.
Mar. 19, 2024
The Crow director disavows 2024 remake, citing Brandon Lee's death: "It is his legacy. That's how it should remain"
Alex Proyas does not think The Crow should be remade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Crow director Alex Proyas has spoken out again against the upcoming reboot, citing Brandon Lee’s death as a reason the 1994 original shouldn’t be remade. “I really don’t get any joy from seeing negativity about any fellow filmmakers work,” the director wrote on Facebook, perVariety(the post is no longer available to view).
Mar. 19, 2024
The end is nigh – Animal Crossing and Mario Kart fans flock to the online modes of their favorite Nintendo 3DS and Wii U games as the service shutdown nears
New Leaf players will soon have to close their online town gates for good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a rather sad time to be a Nintendo fan nostalgic for the 3DS and Wii U era of games. In less than three weeks, the online servers for all games on the consoles will be shut down for good, making an enormous number of online modes for fan-favorite games unplayable forever.
Mar. 19, 2024
The new Ultimate Universe is showing what Gwen Stacy's life could have been like if she never died
See what Gwen Stacy’s life would have been like without Spider-Man or spider-powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve seen worlds in Marvel’s Multiverse where Gwen Stacy never died at the hands of the Green Goblin, like in Spider-Gwen’s home reality. But in Ultimate Spider-Man #4, we’ll get to see what it’s like in a world where Gwen Stacy’s life was never touched by Spider-Man or even spider-powers at all.
Mar. 19, 2024
The strangest shooter of the last few years is getting a wild new comic book
FPS High on Life gets a weird and hilarious new comic from Titan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Weird and wild FPSHigh on Lifeis making the jump to comics, with a new series coming in June from Titan. Written by Alec Robbins - who actually worked on the game - and drawn by Kit Wallis, with colors by JP Jordan, the High on Life comic explores the same mix of absurdist humor, sci-fi action, and colorful characters as the original FPS.
Mar. 19, 2024
This new horror movie with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is today’s answer to cult classic Ghostwatch
Following in the footsteps of cult favorite Ghostwatch, new horror film Late Night with the Devil is exactly what the found footage genre needs right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do not adjust your television sets – new horror movieLate Night with the Devilhas arrived and yes, it’s just as good as thatperfect Rotten Tomatoes scoresuggests it is.
Mar. 19, 2024
Ubisoft talks up AI-powered NPCs, only sounds kinda weird until we get to the "soul" and a female character that was reprogrammed for being too "flirtatious and seductive"
You could simply choose not to tell people about something they’ll probably hate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoftis working on a “generative AI prototype” that could let you have actual conversations with NPCs. While the publisher is quick to try and head off many of the standing criticisms of AI-generated content, it’s tough to look at it all without a massive pile of skepticism.
Mar. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7's Sephiroth is on a tour through Baldur's Gate 3, Pokemon, and more thanks to a beautifully chaotic viral Twitter trend
Sephiroth isn’t in Nibelheim anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7’s Sephiroth is currently on a tour of games where he doesn’t belong, as the ‘Sephiroth should be in every video game’memetravels Twitter. Other than his appearance in Kingdom Hearts, I know very little about Final Fantasy 7 villain Sephiroth. What I do know though is that he probably doesn’t belong in places likeCooking Mama’s kitchenor jailbeing defended by Ace Attorney Phoenix Wright- although that second one might not be too hard to believe consideringFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s ending.
Mar. 19, 2024
Anya Taylor-Joy's Furiosa faces off against Chris Hemsworth's Warlord Dementus in new trailer for the Mad Max prequel
Furiosa hits cinemas on May 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa has dropped, teasing an epic wasteland battle between Anya Taylor-Joy’s titular Imperator and Chris Hemsworth’s antagonist, Warlord Dementus. In this new trailer, we discover how Furiosa came to be taken from her family: while picking apples in her green, abundant homeland as a child, she’s warned by a friend that she’s wandered too far from home.
Mar. 18, 2024
Once one of Steam's most wishlisted games before removal, Dark and Darker is making a comeback one year later on the Epic Games Store
Developer Ironmace says this is the first step towards “introducing Dark and Darker to a wider audience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the near first anniversary of first-person dungeon adventure Dark and Darker’s removal from Steam, developer Ironmace has announced its launch on theEpic GamesStore. Last year,Ironmace was accused of allegedly stealing assets from publisher Nexon, where some of the Dark and Darker staff reportedly used to work.
Mar. 18, 2024
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review: "only makes sense if you're spending as little as possible"
The Amazon Fire HD 10 is a tricky one. At its core, it’s a fantastically well-priced tablet busting with value thanks to solid everyday performance, crisp display, and Alexa smart home features. Its reliance on Amazon’s own app store is a serious shortcoming, though, putting it out of the hands of productivity users. Gaming is made possible via the Luna service, somewhat redeeming the device at its current price tag.
Mar. 18, 2024
Anne Hathaway explains signing on for upcoming age-gap rom-com: "I want to have fun, dammit"
The Idea of You is out May 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anne Hathaway signed on for Michael Showalter’s age-gap rom-com The Idea of You because she deserves to have fun, gosh darnit. “For some reason, we talk about coming-of-age stories as being something that happens to you in the earliest part of your life, and I don’t know about you, but I feel like I keep blooming,” Hathaway said at the film’s March 16 premiere (viaVulture).
Mar. 18, 2024
At long last, Stardew Valley's 1.6 update lets you chug a jar of mayonnaise
This is the most cursed patch note by far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To getStardew Valleyfans excited about the upcoming 1.6 update, its developer has been sharing some of the patch notes - and this is the most cursed one yet. On March 17, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone continued his tradition of sharing a different 1.6 patch note every day ahead of the update’s release.
Mar. 18, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 finally debuts first wave of mods in beta next week, with coding and map editing tools the first to launch
This follows Colossal Order pledging to avoid DLC until the game was in better shape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2 is finally beginning mod support next week, nearly five months after the game first launched. In a newSteamforum post, Cities: Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order revealed that the first wave of modding tools will be available in an update next week, March 25.
Mar. 18, 2024
ConcernedApe shares Stardew Valley mod workaround ahead of update 1.6, says "I recommend trying out 1.6 without mods, but it's up to you"
“A ton of mods are already updated for 1.6” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has been teasing various features for the game’s long-awaited 1.6 update over the past week, and now he’s got an important PSA - and a welcome workaround - for mod users ahead of the patch’s launch. “PSA for people who use mods,” Barone says in atweet.
Mar. 18, 2024
Despite a very divisive Rotten Tomatoes score, Lindsay Lohan's new Netflix movie is climbing the streamer's ranking
According to fans, Irish Wish is the best bad movie ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days after hitting the streamer, Lindsey Lohan’s new movie Irish Wish has shot up the Netflix top 10 rankings, but despite the views, the movie has left audiences divided. Released on March 15, the movie follows one unlucky-in-love woman named Maddie (Lohan) who puts her feelings aside to be a bridesmaid at her best friend’s wedding in Ireland.
Mar. 18, 2024
Did Crunchyroll just tease Solo Leveling season 2? Fans of anime series seem to think so
A new behind-the-scenes documentary about the show revealed a seemingly first look at webtoon character Beru When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Solo Leveling fans are convinced a surprise second season is in development after a new Crunchyroll special dedicated to the popular anime unveiled unexpected, fresh artwork. The new documentary, which is officially titled The Leveling of Solo Leveling, left viewers wide-eyed when it offered up a glimpse at never-before-seen designs for humanoid shadow ant Beru, a character from the source material that has yet to show up in the adaptation.
Mar. 18, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 devs waited 12 years to bring you the furry playable race that the PS3 generation couldn't handle: "Now, we can finally realize our vision"
“The technology at the time made it difficult” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 devs have revealed that thenew Beastren racehas been on their minds since back in the Xbox 360 and PS3 days. “Dragon’s Dogma 2 introduces the new Beastren race,” director Hideaki Itsuno explains in a message posted toTwitter. “Originally, we planned to include them in the first game, but the technology at the time made it difficult to show multiple characters with fur on screen.
Mar. 18, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 leaks and spoilers surfacing online following early streams and trophy data
Multiple people are allegedly streaming Capcom’s sequel early When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following an early Dragon’s Dogma 2 stream, further gameplay details and spoilers have been leaking since. Last week, we reported on astreamer playing four hours of Dragon’s Dogma 2, well ahead of the sequel’s release date this Friday, March 22, shortly before they were hit with a copyright strike.
Mar. 18, 2024
Dune 2 hits a major box office milestone, surpassing the first film
Dune: Part Two has surpassed the first film at the box office When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twohas hit a major milestone at the box office, surpassing the first film’s total gross. That’s quite the achievement, considering Part Two has only been in theaters for just over two weeks. So far,Dune 2has grossed $494.7 globally, according toVariety, which also predicts the film will cross the $500 million mark very soon.
Mar. 18, 2024
Fallout TV show director didn't set out to please the game's fans: "I don't think you really can set out to please the fans of anything"
Jonathan Nolan didn’t approach the adaptation with the aim of making fans happy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout TV showdirector Jonathan Nolan has explained that he approached the video game adaptation with the intention of pleasing original fans of the franchise. While speaking at a recent press event (viaT3), Nolan said that going into the Prime Video series with the sole aim of appeasing fans of the games would have been “a fool’s errand”.
Mar. 18, 2024
From PS1 to PS3, here are the best PlayStation lightgun games of all time
Opinion | Charting three console generations of PlayStation’s oft-overlooked lightgun peripheral When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During the late 1990s and early 2000s arcades literally boomed to the sound of games which used lightgun peripherals. Home console developers wanted a slice of that pie and began porting coin-op classics to consoles, as well as developing new titles. Many players picked up one of the lightguns launched for PlayStations one to three, and while a handful of the games will live on as gems, others missed the mark, usually thanks to confused mechanics.
Mar. 18, 2024
Game of Thrones star says it was the "easiest yes" to work with creators again on new Netflix sci-fi series: "I’ve got so much faith in them"
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem stars John Bradley and Liam Cunningham open up on reuniting with the Game of Thrones showrunners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones creators David Benioff and D. B. Weiss are back on screen again with another epic TV series. This time the pair have teamed up with writer Alexander Woo (True Blood) to bring3 Body Problemto the big screen, a sci-fi show based on the novels by Liu Cixin – and they’ve brought some familiar faces along with them.
Mar. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss says the Autocannon is "the team's best weapon design," actually
Director Johan Pilestedt is “overjoyed” to see the work behind the Autocannon get “the recognition it deserves” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2is full of powerful weapons to smash up bots and squash bugs, ranging from satisfying firearms to explosive orbital strikes that oftendo more harm to you and your team than the actual enemies.Out of them all, though, one weapon stands out to game director Johan Pilestedt for having the best design.
Mar. 18, 2024
If PSVR 2's production has been paused, these are the big reasons why
Opinion | Sony could have avoided these PSVR 2 slip-ups by learning from the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to new reports, production of PSVR 2 has been paused becauseSonyhas a surplus of stock that hasn’t been sold. Whenever these “poor VR sales” stories come up, it leads people to question whether this niche form of gaming is actually appealing in the first place, but I think the issue goes a lot deeper than that.
Mar. 18, 2024
If this Lego D&D leak is anything to go by, the set is a must-have
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 11 am GMT, March 19:It turns out that these leaks pretty much nailed it! The Lego Ideas 21348 Dungeons and Dragons: Red Dragon’s Tale set will be almost exactly as pictured in the leaked images, and we’ve tried to break downall the details here. (There are even going to be tiny myconid minifigures!
Mar. 18, 2024
In a genuinely massive change, Stardew Valley is getting a whole new farm type that comes with 2 chickens and "chewy blue grass that animals love"
The Meadowlands Farm is the first to start you out with chickens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric Barone has revealed by far the biggest new change coming in update 1.6: a whole a new farm that starts you out with two chickens and features some sort of blue, chewy grass that animals apparently can’t get enough of.
Mar. 18, 2024
In under a month, solo-developed instant-classic roguelike Balatro has sold 1 million copies, will soon destroy global productivity with mobile release
Get ready to lose even more of your time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The instant classic roguelike Balatro has sold 1 million copies in a month, and the recently confirmed mobile port hasn’t even been released. On March 18, the official Balatro Twitter account shared some good news with fans. “This morning Balatro hit a momentous milestone…ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD!
Mar. 18, 2024
Invincible star JK Simmons says there'll be more Omni-Man in the future, but his appearances will "wax and wane"
JK Simmons talks the future of his Invincible character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invinciblestar JK Simmons has teased the future of his character on the show – and it sounds like we’ll be seeing more Omni-Man going forward. “One of the things that I find really interesting about the way Robert [Kirkman, Invincible creator], Simon [Racioppa, showrunner], and the whole team are continuing to conceive this is that it is like sort of riding the waves,” Simmons toldScreen Rant.
Mar. 18, 2024
It looks like Gotham Knights studio Warner Bros Montreal is working on the upcoming Wonder Woman game
A job listing has revealed the studio’s support work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio behind Gotham Knights is seemingly supporting Monolith Productions on its upcomingWonder Woman game. As reported byTech4Gamers, Warner Bros Montreal is hiring an External Development Artist to work on the level art for Monolith’s Wonder Woman game. According to ajob listing, the successful candidate will join a team working to “support the Monolith Productions team” on the previously announced title.
Mar. 18, 2024
Jack Black jokes about winning an Oscar for Minecraft movie as he reveals the super specific detail he's bringing over from the games
Exclusive: The Kung Fu Panda 4 actor has been putting in the work when it comes to Minecraft research When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Black is desperate to carry a surprisingly specific detail over from the Minecraft games to the upcoming movie adaptation, which he’s just started filming withAquamanstar Jason Momoa. While chatting with the actor aboutKung Fu Panda 4recently,GamesRadar+brought up an earlier interview of Black’s in which he stated he likes to relax by playing some Xbox.
Mar. 18, 2024
Kingpin is back as the physical embodiment of the seven deadly sins to reclaim his place as Daredevil's arch-enemy
Kingpin is coming back to Daredevil’s world with some hellish new powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been nearly two years since Wilson Fisk, the Kingpin, retired from crime with his wife Typhoid Mary andliterally sailed into the sunset, away from New York City, Hell’s Kitchen, and Daredevil. And in June’s Giant-Size Daredevil #1, he’ll finally cross paths with Matt Murdock again - but this time, he’ll have some hellish new powers to challenge the Man Without Fear.
Mar. 18, 2024
Kung Fu Panda 4's Jack Black likens Po to Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi as he teases future of the franchise
Exclusive: The fourth movie in DreamWorks' popular franchise sees the titular Dragon Warrior struggle to choose his successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kung Fu Panda 4star Jack Black has likened the titular character to Star Wars' Obi-Wan Kenobi, as he teases the “rad” future for the DreamWorks Animation franchise. Directed by Mike Mitchell, the new installment sees the butt-kicking, bao bun-munching Po struggle to accept that his time as the Dragon Warrior might be coming to an end as his martial arts master, Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), forces him to choose a successor and instead, step into a new role as the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace.
Mar. 18, 2024
Major Apex Legends tournament postponed as pros fall victim to hacks mid-game, leading voluntary cheat watchdog to warn others off EA games for now
The Apex Legends regional finals were upended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apex Legends' regional finals have been disrupted by multiple players being hacked mid-game, leading one expert to warn against playing other EA-published games until the situation is resolved. The Apex Legends regional finals took place last weekend, but things didn’t go according to plan. Seen just below, two pro players—Genburten and ImperialHal—were hacked right in the middle of the regional finals.
Mar. 18, 2024
My Fallout Factions hands-on preview proves that it's a wild ride in Nuka-World
Opinion | It could be a very S.P.E.C.I.A.L wargame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was all going to plan in Fallout Factions until a rocket was launched straight into the middle of my small Disciples gang. One took a direct hit to the chest, sending body parts flying and causing his nearby comrades to understandably panic. After all, getting covered in the blood and guts of your former pal is likely to shake you up a bit!
Mar. 18, 2024
Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who comes to comics in Titan's new The Fifteenth Doctor series and a Free Comic Book Day special
The TARDIS goes on a whistlestop tour of the Whoniverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a brand new season of Doctor Who on the way, with Ncuti Gatwa taking control of the TARDIS for his first full run of episodes as the universe-saving Time Lord. The series is set to debut on May 10 in the US, with the first two episodes beingavailable to watch at the same time worldwideonDisneyPlus and the BBC.
Mar. 18, 2024
New Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix remedies Xbox saves, makes a key change to the RPG itself: "Made Minthara promise to stop repeating her thoughts about Gale in Act 3"
Minthara also won’t now abandon you under very odd conditions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest hotfix crucially fixesXbox Series X/S save files, but also makes some welcome tweaks to Minthara and her dialog. The new Baldur’s Gate 3 hotfix, which is technically hotfix 22 for the huge D&D RPG, brings the two previous hotfixes to Xbox consoles.
Mar. 18, 2024
X-Men '97 release schedule: how many episodes are there?
Your ultimate guide to watching Marvel’s X-Men ‘97 season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. X-Men ‘97season 1 has come to an end, concluding with a gripping three-part finale that delivered countless twists and turns. Seriously though, we still aren’t over that jaw-droppingpost-credits sceneand what it means for the show going ahead. The Marvel series has proven to be hugely popular forDisney Pluswhich is great news for the streaming service as a second season is already in the works, with a third chapter planned too.
Mar. 18, 2024
Oh no, 2024's most cursed horror movie is spawning an MCU-like universe starring Winnie the Pooh, Pinocchio, and Peter Pan
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey 2 is rounding up all your favorite IPs for the Poohniverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the makers of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey comes, erm, the Poohniverse. Jagged Edge, the studio behind the b-movie that made over $5 million on a $50,000 budget, is taking Pooh, Tigger, and Piglet, and teaming up with Pinocchio, The Mad Hatter, Sleeping Beauty Peter Pan, Tinkerbell, and Bambi in order to create a supervillain team made up of horror versions of beloved childhood characters.
Mar. 18, 2024
"The game industry is f***ed": Indie devs are dying off because getting funding is a battlefield right now, even for critically acclaimed veterans
As the games industry contracts, some smaller devs are getting boxed out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The games industry is bleeding out, and not just at the top level as companies likeSonyandMicrosoftandEAcut hundreds and hundreds of employees seemingly every other week even as they report enormous profits and success. Many smaller independent developers are struggling as well, just without the AAA billions behind them, and some studios are closing up shop entirely amid a widespread struggle to secure funding as publishers hunker down to weather the storm.
Mar. 18, 2024
Palworld dev is hiring artists for official comics, promises "cuteness and fun" yet immediately shares cutthroat sadness
Please do not create heartbreaking comics like this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Palworld is looking for an artist to create comics full of “cuteness and fun,” and has used heartbreaking artwork as an example. Developer Pocketpair recently took to Twitter to advertise an open position available at the studio. The developer tweeted: “We are looking to hire someone who can draw #Palworld comics!
Mar. 18, 2024
Rebel Moon: Part Two trailer teases non-stop action and epic battles in Zack Snyder's Netflix sci-fi sequel
Another trailer for Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer forZack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver has arrived, and it’s an epic, action-packed tease at what’s to come. The trailer, which you can watch above, opens with Sofia Boutella’s Kora engaged in a one-woman showdown against a host of bad guys, before we return to Veldt to see the villagers prepare for war.
Mar. 18, 2024
Revisiting this 24-year-old JRPG classic from the PS1 era proves there's no smoke without fire
Opinion | Breath of Fire 4 is somehow almost a quarter of a century old – here, Play magazine remembers what made it so great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcom’s Breath of Fire series was always a solid performer, but it played second fiddle to Square and Enix’s JRPGs throughout the ’90s. The fourth instalment – released on PS1 after Final Fantasies VII-IX had redefined the genre, and attention was turning to PS2 – was never going to buck the trend.
Mar. 18, 2024
RuneScape creator says his new game is "not a traditional MMO where you play, get to the endgame, and that's where the game actually starts"
“It is more about the journey than it is about the endgame,” says Andrew Gower When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brighter Shores,the upcoming MMO from original RuneScape creator and Jagex founder Andrew Gower, loosely channels RuneScape in itsfocus on relaxing grinds, amix of idle gameplay, and branching professions. In an interview with GamesRadar+, Gower touched on another similarity with Old School RuneScape especially: “It is more about the journey than it is about the endgame.
Mar. 18, 2024
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection controversy grows as modder claims their work was used without credit and then removed: "I'm beginning to feel insulted"
Before launch, Aspyr said the collection doesn’t use any content “taken from uncredited sources” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection hasn’t had what anyone could call a good start, launching withmajor server issuesand an enormousfile size around eight times the size of both original gamesput together. Now, though, it’s also been claimed that there’s another large problem – allegedly, the collection launched with fan-made mod content included, which hasn’t been credited.
Mar. 18, 2024
Stardew Valley 1.6 update release date and patch notes we know so far
Here’s everything you need to know about the big Stardew Valley update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stardew Valley update 1.6 is out now on PC, dropping right on cue from developer ConcernedApe, and boy is it massive. Over the past week or so, creator Eric ‘Concerned Ape’ Barone' has been releasing one patch note at a time ranging from the helpful to the silly, but I’m not sure that anything prepared us for the length of the trueStardew Valley update 1.
Mar. 18, 2024
Thanks to improv for Helldivers 2's democracy-loving recruitment ad, Arrowhead has a "freestyle rap" kicking around that we may never see
Hours of improv went into Helldivers 2’s opening cinematic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s opening cinematic is iconic, and does anincrediblejob of setting up the third-person shooter’s humorous satirical tone. In under two minutes, the in-universe recruitment ad tells you everything you need to know about the fight for sweet liberty and the camaraderie of Super Earth citizens, complete with dramatics that are so bad they’re good.
Mar. 18, 2024
The Bear star's new sci-fi time travel movie debuts to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Ayo Edebiri stars alongside Mary-Louise Parker in Omni Loop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ayo Edebiri is one busy actor. The Bear star’s latest movie,Omni Loop, just premiered at SXSW to critical acclaim, and the sci-fi film currently has a perfect score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. This time loop movie follows physicist Zoya (The West Wing’s Mary-Louise Parker), who’s been told she has a week left to live due to a black hole in her chest.
Mar. 18, 2024
The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal says his Buffy role saved him from becoming homeless
Buffy the Vampire Slayer apparently saved Pedro Pascal’s career When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pedro Pascal may now be one of the biggest names in Hollywood, but his career hasn’t been all smooth sailing as the actor has recently revealed that he would have been either homeless or no longer an actor if it wasn’t for his small appearance in Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Mar. 18, 2024
The most infamous challenge in Mario speedrunning has a new strat that cuts one level from 26 hours to 59 seconds
No more parallel universes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64 speedrunners trying to figure out how to beat the game without ever pressing the A button to jump have just figured out a major new strategy that cuts the better part of 26 hours out of one particularly time-consuming level. The A button challenge is a long-running endeavor among Super Mario 64 superfans, but in recent years it’s largely been the field of tool-assisted speedrunners - players who break games open by programming a precise series of controller inputs that are effectively impossible for humans to replicate.
Mar. 18, 2024
This Phasmophobia-inspired co-op horror game ticks all of my boxes: player roles, a scaredy cat option, and "real-life haunted locations"
I can’t wait to be a ghost-hunting Twitch streamer in, erm, Ghost Bros. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m still genuinely astonished by the amount of Phasmophobia-likes that have spawned from the viral success of Kinetic Games' co-op ghost-hunting romp. I went through a phase of exclusively playing these types of games in which I uncovered some real gems likeDevourandForewarned, and I just might have found another in the somewhat clumsily named but innovative take on the genre, Ghost Bros.
Mar. 18, 2024
Toonami has paid poignant tribute to Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyama, and anime fans are emotional
Toonami’s tribute has anime fans getting emotional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toonami has paid loving tribute to Dragon Ball Z creator Akira Toriyamafollowing his tragic death– and it’s got anime fans emotional. In the clip, which you can watch below, Toonami mascots TOM and SARA each speak a few words on the legendary Toriyama. “Man, losing one of the greatest manga creators of all time really sucks,” says TOM, with SARA adding: “But Akira Toriyama’s monumental influence on the medium will live on forever.
Mar. 18, 2024
Unhinged Dragon's Dogma 2 player goes too far, recreates Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ugly Moogle but makes it even more cursed
If this is a Pawn, I’m never hiring it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Dragon’s Dogma 2 player has taken the Character Creator demo too far by recreatingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s ugly Moogles inCapcom’s sequel. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s Moogles were dubbed “creepy” and “cursed"earlier this month - players really didn’t like the fact that the once-adorable creatures now had human teeth, for some reason.
Mar. 18, 2024
New crime show from Netflix is on the way, based on the same thriller novel series as a very divisive 2017 movie
The show is adapted from the same novel series as The Snowman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new crime show is headed to Netflix, adapted from the same novel series that brought about one of the most divisive thrillers of recent years, The Snowman. The upcoming Nordic noir show is adapted from author Jo Nesbø’s Harry Hole books, focusing on the fifth novel in the series about an obsessive but brilliant homicide detective, titled The Devil’s Star.
Mar. 18, 2024
You can play Sand Land, the new open world action-RPG based on Akira Toriyama's manga, right now thanks to a free demo
The Sand Land demo is available now on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC, and it’s a great way to honor Toriyama’s legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Sand Land demo is available to download on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, and PC, giving you a chance to experience the new game based on the late Akira Toriyama’s manga ahead of its official April 26 launch.
Mar. 17, 2024
Ahead of his new MMO, RuneScape creator says games have gotten too microtransaction-heavy: "Our number one aim is not monetization, it's players"
Brighter Shores isn’t focused on milking players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RuneScape’s original creator is sailing to new horizons with his upcoming MMO Brighter Shores, which is"opposed to the onslaught of microtransactions"seen in modern games, particularly free-to-play games and MMOs. “There’s just way too many microtransactions for my personal liking,” director Andrew Gower said in an interview with GamesRadar+.
Mar. 17, 2024
Amid studio closures and mass layoffs, one indie developer's pirate RPG just sold enough copies to fund a sequel: "it feels right when talented individuals can finally do what they love"
Caribbean Legend has made enough to fund its developer into the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pirate RPG Caribbean Legend just sold enough copies to help its developer in “truly becoming a studio, a company.” Developer BlackMark Studio celebrated a rare win in a recentblog post, announcing that its high-seas roleplaying game has sold over 15,000 copies. The developer writes that it had planned for all possibilities.
Mar. 17, 2024
Helldivers 2 grunts capture sightings of a returning faction while the game's director desperately restarts the propaganda machine: "The Illuminate are already here"
A faction from Helldivers 1 has allegedly been spotted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keep your head down, Helldiver, blue sniper beams (that may or may not exist) are rampant.Helldivers 2players have been sharing footage of what seems like a new unfriendly faction in the game, though the shooter’s director is determined to suppress such anti-democratic lies. Helldivers 2’s Galactic Map has a good amount of free space with the bug critter Terminids and the robot army Automatons only taking up half the table.
Mar. 17, 2024
The 100% official Helldivers 2 Hyper-Handbook and Code of Conduct, honest
Vetted and authorized by the Super Earth Ministry of Truth. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers, at ease!Magnus “And Don’t Even Ask Questions Later” Feuerkraft speakin', Seventeen-Star General of Super Earth and eight-time recipient of the prestigious Purple Finger medal.* I figure it’s time to lay down the law – this here communique, to be issued galaxy-wide, is about that most important of things when you’re in the field,cooperation!
Mar. 17, 2024
Genshin Impact studio's new urban RPG Zenless Zone Zero is holding another beta test featuring cute robo-bunny hordes and a PS5 giveaway
Getting that giveaway is anything but zen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zenless Zone Zero, the next free-to-play game from the Genshin Impact and Hokai: Star Rail studio, is preparing for a new beta test. Developer and publisher HoYoverse announced that another public beta test is on the way for its upcoming action RPG. Interested players over age 16 canapply nowfor a chance to gain access.
Mar. 16, 2024
Stardew Valley's 1.6 update gives the biggest gift for serial organizers: foodstuff that's "colored based on the ingredient"
You can now color-code chests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long and arduous road towardStardew Valley’s1.6 update is almost over, and thankfully, the game’s creator has been teasing new features to tide longtime farmers over. Now we know the update will offer serial organizers a welcome fix (or maybe another worrisome thing to neaten up.) “Jelly, pickles, wines, and juices are now colored based on the ingredient item,” Stardew Valley creator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone announced on the website forever known as Twitter.
Mar. 16, 2024
Astonishingly, Balatro's creator had never even played Slay the Spire and intentionally "cut myself off" from roguelikes to create the best game possible
“I wanted to make my own mistakes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Poker-themed deckbuilder Balatro is finding huge success, but its creator explains that they actively avoided similar roguelikes to engineer the best game possible. Developer Localthunk recently held a Q&A session onRedditwhere one player asked about what influenced the enigmatic creator, and whether other card-based roguelikes had made their way into Baltro’s DNA.
Mar. 16, 2024
Breath of the Wild-inspired sequel to 25-year-old open-world game is about 64 square kilometers, and you can explore "every inch ... without any restrictions"
Outcast: A New Beginning gives you free reign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outcast: A New Beginning isthe sequel to one of the very first open-world games ever made, simply called Outcast, but it’s also taking cues from games that have come out in that two-decade gap by letting players explore an entire alien world “without any restrictions.”
Mar. 16, 2024
Mars After Midnight is a brilliantly goofy narrative adventure game from the creator of Papers, Please and Return of the Obra Dinn
I wish more people had a Playdate so everyone could play Lucas Pope’s Mars After Midnight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m peeking through the hatch in the door trying to figure out if the alien in front of me is hiding an eye. Cyclops Anger Management is an exclusive support group that couldn’t possibly accept the multi-eye chancers that have been turning up this evening looking for a free bite to eat.
Mar. 16, 2024
New MMO from RuneScape creator lets you automate and AFK the boring stuff: "Instead of fighting against people doing this ... let's make it part of the game"
Battling the grind and busywork When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RuneScape’s original co-creator has detailed how his newest MMO battles the grind that usually bogs the genre down, even letting players automate busywork like mining. Andrew Gower, the co-founder of RuneScape studio Jagex, recentlyannounced his all-new studio working on an all-new project called Brighter Shores, which aims to capture the same chill MMO vibes without the excessive grind.
Mar. 15, 2024
Balatro dev "disappointed" actual gambling games "aren't rated the same way" after ratings boards grilled the roguelike for gambling mechanics that don't exist
Balatro was temporarily pulled from some digital storefronts over its age rating change When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo dev behind the indie poker roguelike Balatro is disappointed over how games with “actual gambling mechanics” are given age ratings, after seeing their own game’s rating skyrocket due to gambling-related concerns. This came despite the fact that Balatro doesn’t actually feature gambling, and the developer is strictly against it.
Mar. 15, 2024
4 hours of Dragon's Dogma 2 hits Twitch after the RPG's street date apparently breaks, streamer says "there's nothing illegal" shortly before getting nuked for copyright
A Dragon’s Dogma 2 Twitch stream lasted more than four hours before being struck down by Capcom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Twitch streamer who casually streamed more than four hours ofDragon’s Dogma 2gameplay a full week before release says they bought the highly anticipated RPG at Walmart, have receipts, and weren’t doing anything illegal. As I was writing this story, Twitch streamer JustIchor was still streaming Dragon’s Dogma 2 despite its street date still being a week out.
Mar. 15, 2024
A raunchy road movie with a divisive Rotten Tomatoes score marks a new, queer era in comedy by paying homage to past cult classics
Big Screen Spotlight | Lesbian road trip caper Drive-Away Dolls is a welcome callback to B-movies past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Drive-Away Dolls harkens back to the midnight movies of decades past, with Windows Movie Maker-esque screen wipes and scene transitions. The film wears its trashiness on its sleeve as zany plot threads converge with steamy sex scenes and silly jokes, channeling the vibrant production design and camp melodrama of Jamie Babbit’s ’90s technicolor conversion camp comedy But I’m A Cheerleader.
Mar. 15, 2024
After a chaotic launch, Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection devs admit "critical errors" were made as it works to address multiplayer issues and "increase network stability"
Aspyr will continue making improvements “until our network infrastructure is stabilized” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection developer Aspyr has released a statement acknowledging the major issues that the game collection has been facing since it launched yesterday, promising that improvements to network stability are on the way. Now though,Aspyr has spoken outabout these problems, putting them down to experiencing “critical errors with our network infrastructure” at launch.
Mar. 15, 2024
Among Us TV show adds Elijah Wood, Marvel and The Last of Us actors to cast
It’s not a trap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inner Sloth’s animated Among Us TV show has unveiled part of its voice cast. The series, based on the immensely popular video game, is a joint production between Inner Sloth and CBS Studios. Infinity Train’s Owen Dennis serves as creator and executive producer. PerDeadline, The voice cast breakdown is as follows:
Mar. 15, 2024
As the creator of RuneScape tells me about his new MMO, it sounds like a dream game for folks who want a "nice, relaxing escape" – especially RuneScape fans
Brighter Shores strikes me almost as a sister game to Gower’s defining MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RuneScape creator and Jagex founder Andrew Gowerrecently revealed his next MMO, Brighter Shores, which has been in the works at his new studio, Fen Research, for about 10 years. That said, it’s technically seven years if you separate engine time, prototyping, and “earnest” game development.
Mar. 15, 2024
At 25 million copies sold, Monster Hunter World is such an unprecedented success that it's over 25% of the total sales of the 20-year-old action RPG series
A lot of people love Monster Hunter World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter World has sold 25 million units, making it responsible for over 25% of the 20-year-old action RPG series' total sales. In other news, theSecretlab Monster Hunter edition chairs are here, and their adorable Palico cushions are killing me. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
Mar. 15, 2024
14 years after Microsoft shut it down, Halo 2 gets new public servers thanks to an unofficial OG Xbox Live replacement
Good news for Mountain Dew and Doritos lovers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Insignia is the free and unofficial OG Xbox Live replacement that has restored online functionality for almost 200 older games. The service requires you to jump through a few hoops to get it working on an original Xbox console, as detailed on itswebsite, which probably explains why there are just over 10,000 registered users and only 13 players online at the time of writing.
Mar. 15, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player loses 80-hour Honor Mode run to a persistent bug that removes dialog options
But there are certain ways to counteract it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A persisting bug caused oneBaldur’s Gate 3player to obliterate their 80-hour Honor Mode playthrough after mistakenly choosing a dialog option. Honor Mode is basically permadeath mode in Baldur’s Gate 3 - you only get one save file, and if you die at any point, no matter how stupid the death, you’re sent packing to the game’s main menu and the save file gets wiped.
Mar. 15, 2024
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's June 2024 solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s full June solicitations have finally arrived, and summer is heating up as the venerable publisher prepares to bring back one of its most classic imprints with the return of Elseworlds. That’s right - Elseworlds is officially coming back. And just like how the alt-reality imprint started way back in the early ’90s, the new Elseworlds era is kicking off with a Gotham by Gaslight story, which shows an alternate reality Batman set in the Victorian era.
Mar. 15, 2024
Codex: Necrons 10th Edition review: "Harder, Better, Slower, Stronger"
Codex: Necrons 10th Edition brings the undying legions to life and it’s probably the best Codex of the edition so far, offering multiple great Detachments and units for you to field. It’s also packed with lore, artwork, and guides to help you build your Necron army. Balance updates will slowly invalidate parts of the book, and it’s not cheap, but that’s the nature of Warhammer 40K these days. Adds a lot of new playstyles to the army
Mar. 15, 2024
Despite Yoshi-P's hesitancy, Final Fantasy 14 is temporarily freeing the MMO community to cross the regional server divide as Dawntrail congestion looms
We don’t want Endwalker queues again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is experimenting with cross-region Data Centre travel for the first time in the MMO’s history as its upcoming expansion, Dawntrail, looms. Now, Square Enix is being slightly more proactive ahead of Final Fantasy 14’s Dawntrail expansion later this year. In a newLodestoneblog post today, Square Enix announces that it will experiment with cross-region Data Centre travel during an upcoming testing phase, which will run from March 25 until maintenance to launch patch 7.
Mar. 15, 2024
Destiny 2 devs announce "big content update" Into The Light for April as the space MMO's forever season continues in the wait for The Final Shape
The upcoming content will be showcased in a series of livestreams starting next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bungiehas announced thatDestiny 2: Into the Light - the promised two-month content update for its space MMO - will kick off on April 9, giving fans plenty of fresh content to enjoy before the arrival ofThe Final Shapein June.
Mar. 15, 2024
Doctor Who announces new season release date with double episode premiere, and confirms it’ll be out earlier on streaming
Russell T Davies teases a “terrifying secret” awaits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who is returning to screens on May 11 with a double episode premiere for Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor. However, intriguingly, this is the first time the BBC will be switching up its release schedule as the episodes will be out earlier on streaming. Outside of the UK it will arrive onDisney Pluson May 10 at 7pm ET, meanwhile on British shores it will land on BBC iPlayer at midnight on May 11, before arriving on BBC One later that night.
Mar. 15, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 director says "it's okay if you buy both" as it and release date rival Rise of the Ronin gear up for an RPG showdown
Princess Peach: Showtime is also out on the very same day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Dragon’s Dogma 2 has embraced its release date rival Rise of the Ronin by telling fans “it’s okay if you buy both” next week. Hideaki Itsuno - the director in question - has found himself in a Barbenheimer situation as not one, but two highly anticipated games are due on the same day as Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Mar. 15, 2024
Elden Ring streamer narrowly loses 11-hour permadeath and randomizer challenge run to a pee break and a rare enemy they never expected
The streamer thought they’d left their character in a safe spot, but was quickly proven wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringstreamer has lost a difficult permadeath challenge run in what’s probably the unluckiest way possible, after getting tragically killed during a pee break and losing 11 hours of progress. The streamer in question is Elajjaz, who’s been playing through a randomized version of Elden Ring on Twitch this week with a mod that shuffles around the placements of all the bosses, moves items to different spots, and restarts and re-randomizes the whole thing after every death.
Mar. 15, 2024
Fallout showrunner says game developer Todd Howard had only one rule for the TV show
Exclusive: Co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet speak to SFX about Fallout’s original story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Bethesda’s Todd Howard involved in producing theFallout TV series, you may have expected the game director – who has helmed multiple Fallout titles – to be hands-on in his approach to the adaptation. Not so, according to co-showrunner Geneva Robertson-Dworet. She tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresStar Trek: Discovery season 5on the cover, that Howard only wanted to ensure the Prime Video series didn’t contradict any major game endings.
Mar. 15, 2024
Fallout TV Show co-writer teases future seasons, saying “there’s piles of stuff we want to do”
Exclusive: Graham Wagner talks to SFX about the future of Fallout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout TV showco-writer Graham Wagner says there’s plenty of more things they want to do with the show – meaning the likelihood of more seasons is high. “There’s piles and piles of stuff we want to do,” Wagner tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresStar Trek: Discovery season 5on the cover.
Mar. 15, 2024
Fan-favorite streaming show finds new home for final season following cancellation
AMC will air Snowpiercer season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fourth and final season of Snowpiercer is now set to air on AMC after the show’s original network TNT scrapped the concluding chapter. The cast includes Daveed Diggs, Sean Bean, Jennifer Connelly, Iddo Goldberg, Katie McGuinness, Rowan Blanchard, and Roberto Urbina. Josh Friedman (Terminator: Dark Fate) and Graeme Manson (Orphan Black) developed the show and served as co-showunners.
Mar. 15, 2024
FC 24 FUT Birthday guide to new cards for Gullit, Messi and de Bruyne
Saka and Benzema also make the FC 24 FUT Birthday cards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 FUT Birthday promo is over, but what a monster selection of new cards it delivered. That was to be expected, given that thisEA Sports FC 24campaign marked 15 years of Ultimate Team. Every one of its fresh items contained either 5-star skill moves, or 5-star weak foot – and most are still available on the transfer market.
Mar. 15, 2024
First trailer for Netflix's live action adaptation of hit manga features new version of the anime TV show's beloved theme song
City Hunter releases on April 25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first full trailer for City Hunter, its live action adaptation of the hit manga of the same name–and fans are already delighting over its use of the ’80s TV series' theme song. Directed by Yuichi Satoh, the Tokyo-set movie follows Ryo Saeba (Ryohei Suzuki), “a premier ‘sweeper’ navigating the gritty underbelly of modern-day Shinjuku, Tokyo.
Mar. 15, 2024
For $25 you can either buy one Overwatch 2 Cowboy Bebop crossover skin or the entire classic anime on Blu-ray
But not both, because you don’t have $50 in this imaginary scenario When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cowboy Bebop skins have slithered into Overwatch 2’s in-game store, but you can just as easily buy the entire anime series physically for the same price as one single crossover cosmetic. Overwatch 2 has been experimenting with crossover events for over a year now, welcoming anime One Punch Man, K-Pop Idols Le Sserafim, and corporate sibling Diablo 4 into the perennial hero shooter’s always chaotic world.
Mar. 15, 2024
For the first time, you can get underrated action-RPG Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for free on Epic Games Store
Grab the stylish sequel for the grand sum of zero from now until March 21 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eidos Montreal’s impressive yet criminally underrated action-RPG Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is currently being offered for free on the Epic Game Store. Set two years after Deus Ex: Human Revolution, Mankind Divided sees you once again play as covert operative Adam Jensen.
Mar. 15, 2024
Godzilla Minus One director's next kaiju film has hit the internet – with an unexpected antagonist
Meet… Foodlosslla When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new kaiju film fromGodzilla Minus Onedirector Takashi Yamazaki is here – but it’s both shorter and more tongue-in-cheek than you might be expecting. The short opens with civilians scattering, running and screaming away from an as-yet unseen threat. “A monster has appeared near Tokyo Tower,” a news broadcaster announces from the scene.
Mar. 15, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director says the monster movie sequel was inspired by a Michael Mann film – and Kong is James Caan
Exclusive: Adam Wingard reveals his new MonsterVerse movie’s unlikely inspiration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two titans of monster cinema return to the big screen for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire – and director Adam Wingard reveals that he took inspiration from two other Hollywood greats for the MonsterVerse franchise’s fifth installment. “There’s just something about the iconography of Kong that really relates to people,” Wingard tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresStar Trek: Discovery season 5on the cover.
Mar. 15, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director says the upcoming sequel is the franchise’s answer to Fast & Furious 5
Exclusive: Godzilla x Kong director Adam Wingard teases the emotional character study in the upcoming sequel, comparing it to Fast & Furious' Fast Five When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “In a world of anything’s possible, you can type words into your computer now and the AI will churn up a bunch of images that are completely mindblowing for you to see.
Mar. 15, 2024
How to extract from a successful mission 3 times in Helldivers 2
To extract from a successful mission, you need to complete primary objectives and leave safely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The personal order to extract from a successful mission 3 times in Helldivers 2 is an easy concept but there are definterly ways to tick it off faster if you weant to get on with your life. It’s contingent on continued high level play and success, and while it might sound like something you’ll be doing anyway, in reality it’s entirely possible to complete a mission without necessarily chalking up another successful extraction.
Mar. 15, 2024
If you only buy one thing in the 2024 Steam Spring Sale, I'd vote for this bundle uniting 5 of the best games of 2023 for nearly 50% off
Five truly outstanding indie games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the best Steam bundles I’ve seen in years offers five outstanding indie games together in one package, and it’s nearly half-price during the Steam Spring Sale. Normally, this would be a staggering Steam bundle, one that I wouldn’t have a second’s hesitation recommending. Thanks to the ongoing Steam Spring Sale though, which began yesterday, March 14, the bundle is down by a whopping 47%, which makes it just £37.
Mar. 15, 2024
Invincible lands 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and #1 spot on Prime Video, as new episode gets more comparisons to The Boys
The superhero show is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible season 2 part 2has started airing, and the superhero series is landing rave reviews. It’s now sitting at a perfect rating onRotten Tomatoesand in the number one streaming spot on Prime Video. Based on the comic book series created by Robert Kirkman, the animated superhero show follows Mark Grayson as he transforms into a superhero.
Mar. 15, 2024
Konami brings back David Hayter to try and explain what the hell is going on in Metal Gear: "This could go on for days"
It’s also a mini look at Metal Gear Solid’s cultural impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In short, Hayter is attempting to recap the entire history of all the games featured in the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol 1, which launched late last year. That includes Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, and finally Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
Mar. 15, 2024
Late Night with the Devil review: "David Dastmalchian shines in this sophisticated horror movie"
Blending satire and shocks, this sophisticated horror plays like Ghostwatch for the post-truth generation. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s Halloween, 1977. As an anxious America looks on, TV host Jack Delroy (Ant-Man/The Suicide Squad’s David Dastmalchian) puts on a special edition of his chat show, Night Owls.
Mar. 15, 2024
Latest trailer for Crunchyroll's hotly anticipated action-romance anime is a wild look at your new favorite main characters
Dandadan is coming this October When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Dandadan, based on the popular Shonen Jump Plus manga of the same time, has arrived – and things are about to get a little spooky. The manga, written and illustrated by Yukinobu Tatsu, follows Momo Ayase (Shion Wakayama), a high school girl who believes in ghosts but not aliens, and her classmate Ken Takakura aka Okarun (Natsuki Hanae), who believes in aliens but not ghosts – so the two set out to prove each other wrong.
Mar. 15, 2024
Leaf review: "An astonishing amalgamation of different elements"
Leaf is an easy-going and accessible family board game, but this isn’t something you’ll forget as soon as it’s packed away; its core mechanics (touching leaf tips together to gain actions) are surprisingly novel. While there’s not quite enough depth to be playing this one over and over again, its streamlined approach makes it ideal for families. Novel tile-tip mechanic feels fresh and engaging A great introduction to modern multi-paths-to-victory games
Mar. 15, 2024
Lightyear Frontier review-in-progress: "The mech offers a novel, refreshing approach to the farming sim genre"
Lightyear Frontier is a delightfully peaceful adventure in an inviting world that shows a lot of potential in Early Access. While it’s in need of a little refinement to make the experience more streamlined overall, the mech offers up a fun, fresh approach to farming, with a variety of tools to play with and a satisfying sense of progression. The mech Satisfying progression Plenty to discover Inviting, peaceful world Guidance could be clearer
Mar. 15, 2024
Marvel fans are convinced X-Men star just teased a Deadpool 3 cameo as he confirms Sonic 3 has finished filming
Marvel fans are convinced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans are convinced James Marsden is set to make a cameo inDeadpool 3, officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine, after the actor unexpectedly mentioned the movie while talking about Sonic the Hedgehog 3 recently. During a new interview withThe Playlist, Marsden confirmed that the third film–Sonic, we mean–had just finished filming, before bizarrely noting how close it shot to the Deadpool 3 production.
Mar. 15, 2024
Massive PS5 deals hit Best Buy 3 day sale - these are the games I'd actually buy this weekend
Save up to $30 on Spider-Man, Death Stranding and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another weekend, another Best Buy 3 day sale. But this time there’s something different. I usually scroll all the way through these flash discounts hoping to find something resembling a new discount on the biggest PS5 games, only to come up with a few bucks off a Nickelodeon or DreamWorks kart racer.
Mar. 15, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 9 review: "A satisfying conclusion, but doesn't surpass Band of Brothers"
A strong ending for the Apple TV Plus show, though it’s somewhat let down by the slower pacing of earlier episodes. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers forMasters of the Airepisode 9 follow. Masters of the Air has come to an end.I said last weekthat the pacing in the latter half of the series has been off, which leaves episode 9 with a lot to pack in – and results in a supersized, almost feature-length installment.
Mar. 15, 2024
Minecraft's new mace can one-shot any enemy, including the terrifying mob that wasn't designed to be beaten and the dang Ender Dragon
The Mace can also negate fall damage if you use it correctly, making it pretty unstoppable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This week,Minecraftadded a brand new melee weapon for testing via Snapshot and Preview, and it’s not taken long for players to discover that it’sridiculouslystrong. Meet the Mace – a weapon that can not only negate all fall damage if you hit an enemy with it while landing, but also defeat any foe in the game in a single hit.
Mar. 15, 2024
New dystopian thriller from Ex Machina director lands great Rotten Tomatoes score and is called his Apocalypse Now
But not everyone is convinced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alex Garland’s new movie Civil War has landed some impressive first reviews after its premiere at SXSW Film Festival. Set in a dystopian America trapped in a Civil War, the latest fromEx MachinaandMendirector Garland follows a group of military-embedded journalists. Operating in a race against time, they are trying to reach DC before rebel factions descend on the White House in the tense thriller.
Mar. 15, 2024
One of Hulu's best TV shows has quietly been renewed for season 4 with a planned release date of next year
Yes chef! The Bear season 4 is happening with filming starting very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The heat in the kitchen isn’t dying down anytime soon as hit showThe Bearhas just been quietly renewed for season 4 – even though the upcomingthird seasonhasn’t even finished filming yet. As initially reported byDeadline, multiple sources have stated that The Bear season 4 is indeed happening, although a formal confirmation of the renewal from streaming service Hulu is yet to be announced.
Mar. 15, 2024
Palworld creator wants to avoid "big-budget triple-A games" in the future as the hit survival game's profits are "too big for a studio with our size to handle"
Pocketpair is remaining small amid Palworld’s giant success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s creator wants the development studio to stay small because “big-budget triple-A games are not for us.” Palworld certainly performed like a big-budget blockbuster as the monster-taming survival game hadover two million Steam players logged in at the same time, rivaling the very biggest hits on the platform.
Mar. 15, 2024
Palworld devs "in talks" to bring the survival game x Pokemon mashup to more platforms in the future
Pocketpair is open to partnership or acquisition offers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Palworld says it is in talks to release the survival game on other platforms and is open to partnership and acquisition offers. In an interview withBloomberg, Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe talks about Palworld’s overwhelming success and its plans for the future. In the article, Mizobe reveals that the developer is “in talks” to bring Palworld to more platforms after launching via Steam and Xbox Game Pass at the start of the year but didn’t reveal exactly what this includes - meaning it’s unclear if we’ll be getting Palworld on Nintendo Switch orPS5any time soon.
Mar. 15, 2024
Palworld devs tease upcoming patch with the Pal task management menu players have wanted since launch 2 months ago: "Enjoy some relaxing base management"
Finally, you can tell Pals what and what not to do back at base When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since launch in January,Palworldplayers have been beggingfor the survival game to add an essential colony sim feature: the ability to precisely assign workers to different tasks. In a new image posted to Discord by community manager Bucky, developer Pocketpair has teased just that.
Mar. 15, 2024
Peaky Blinders creator is working on a new Netflix drama about your favorite pint – Guinness
He’s tackling another family dynasty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight is helming a new huge historical saga for Netflix. Called the House of Guinness, the series will follow the rise of one of Ireland’s most prolific families. It will be set between 19th-century Dublin and New York as it examines the impact that Benjamin Guinness’ death had on the family business.
Mar. 15, 2024
Persona aesthetics meets Hades and Baldur's Gate tactics in this melting pot of an indie RPG
Indie Spotlight | Blade Prince Academy is figuratively cooking with a lot of stylish ingredients When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If I am being entirely honest, what initially drew me to Blade Prince Academy from developer Angel Corp was the lovely, anime-inspired art. The trailers with stylized characters unleashing powerful elemental abilities and feats of deadly weapon combat had me intrigued from the jump, but now that I’ve actually had a chance to play it, it’s become clear there’s plenty below the gorgeous surface to really sink my teeth into as well.
Mar. 15, 2024
Phantom Liberty didn't change my mind about the best Cyberpunk 2077 ending
Opinion | Finishing Phantom Liberty cemented which ending in Cyberpunk 2077 speaks to me the most When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just made a series of phone calls inCyberpunk 2077, and each conversation I have is like getting punched in the gut over and over. My choices inPhantom Libertyhave led me here, so I’ve only got myself to blame, but I purposefully chose them in the name of experiencing the new ending introduced in the expansion.
Mar. 15, 2024
Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet —Twilight Masquerade debuts not one but five Ogerpon cards
We’ve got a first look at the Pokemon behind the mask When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet — Twilight Masquerade expansion will transport players (only metaphorically, stop packing your bags) to the peaceful countryside of Kikatami. In its 27-year run as one of thebest card games, Pokemon TCG has explored many regions from Kanto to Paldea.
Mar. 15, 2024
PS5 Pro leak reveals specs that sound more like PS6 alongside AI upscaling tech
Sounds more like the PS6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some tasty PS5 Pro specs have leaked out into the wild, and the console is allegedly set to feature its own upscaling tech. Dubbed Spectral Super Resolution, the tool will seemingly work similarly to the likes of DLSS and FSR, butSonyapparently thinks it’ll produce better results thanAMD’s GPU feature.
Mar. 15, 2024
Put your hands together for Helldiver 2's fastest Stratagem caller, who hit 5.8 million points in Stratagem Hero after 4 hours and presumably can't feel his fingers
We’ve previously seen scores clock in an over 1 million When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AHelldivers 2streamer claims to have set the game’s highest score for the in-game Stratagem Hero minigame, and who are we to disagree? If you didn’t already know (because hey, you might have been too busy actually defending Super Earth), Helldivers 2 has a minigame hidden towards the back of the Super Destroyer ships.
Mar. 15, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 Arthur Morgan and John Marston actors gatecrash a university class using the open-world cowboy game to learn about American history
Imagine being the kid that didn’t show up for class that day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A university class usingRed Dead Redemption 2to learn about American history recently got a visit from two very familiar cowboys. Tore Olsson, a history professor at the University of Tennessee, teaches a class titled “Red Dead America,” which uses Red Dead Redemption and its sequel as a method for exploring American history between 1899 and 1911.
Mar. 15, 2024
Road House review: "Lacks the grungy vibe of the original but Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor rock"
Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. At one point in Doug Liman’s reimagining of the 1989 Patrick Swayze punch-up, the musclebound Dalton (Jake Gyllenhaal) growls: “No one ever wins a fight.” Sleeping in a car and without even a mobile phone to his name, he’s at rock bottom - until, that is, bar owner Frankie (Jessica Williams) implores him to come down to her joint in the Florida Keys to clean up the scum and villainy that is currently ruining her business.
Mar. 15, 2024
RuneScape creator says his new MMO doesn't have to worry about investors: "There's no publishers, no one breathing down my neck ... I want people to enjoy my game"
Andrew Gower’s new MMO is entirely self-funded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As original RuneScape creator Andrew Gower marches towardthe release of his new MMO, Brighter Shores, later this year, he’s comforted by the fact that his small team of just eight developers only has to answer to themselves. “We’re in a very lucky position where there’s no external investors,” Gower says in an interview with GamesRadar+.
Mar. 15, 2024
Scream directors explain how their new vampire horror movie fits into the Universal Monsters universe, and share hopes for a sequel
Exclusive: Scream’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett tease what to expect from their new vampire flick, and what might come after the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Abigail, the new blood-soaked horror movie fromScreamdirectors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, isn’t even in cinemas yet but that hasn’t stopped the twosome from daydreaming about making a follow-up to the upcoming vampire flick.
Mar. 15, 2024
Star Trek: Discovery's characters could continue in the wider Star Trek universe, says showrunner
Exclusive: Co-showrunner Michelle Paradise tells SFX magazine that the characters could be back again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek: Discovery season 5may be the end of the road for the spin-off, but co-showrunner Michelle Paradise tellsSFX magazinethe characters could be back again. In our new issue, which features the show on the cover, she opens up on her plans for the final season, and what could be next in the Star Trek universe.
Mar. 15, 2024
Star Trek: Discovery’s final season is "an Indiana Jones-style sort of adventure", and will have an extended finale
Exclusive: Showrunner Michelle Paradise teases an extended finale and epic quest in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek: Discovery season 5is bringing the sci-fi show to an end – and it will be a supersized finale. “It’s definitely a longer episode, for sure,” showrunner Michelle Paradise tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Discovery on the cover.
Mar. 15, 2024
Stranger Things star says the scale of season 5 is much bigger, and teases the main group will be together a lot more
Season 5 has season 1 vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Finn Wolfhard says season 5 is huge – and that the series will return to those season 1 dynamics where the core cast was together all the time. “This last season is sort of a crossroads, and so we’re getting back into a lot of the dynamics of season one, which is really fun,” Wolfhard toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Mar. 15, 2024
Supernatural western-noir Hell's Half Acre delves into the darker side of Nashville
Hell’s Half Acre is the first of a new collaboration between by Magma Comix and Ruptura Estudios When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new supernatural western comic is on the way fromindie publisher Magma Comix. Hell’s Half Acre, by writer and Magma founder Denton J. Tipton and artistRamon Bunge, is the first release in what’s planned to be a brand new imprint from Magma in partnership with long-running Mexican comics organisation Ruptura Estudios.
Mar. 15, 2024
Teen Titans movie is on the way from James Gunn's DC Studios
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow writer Ana Nogueira will also pen a Teen Titans movie for DC Studios When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Teen Titans are getting their own movie throughJames Gunnand Peter Safran’sDC Studios, per a report fromThe Hollywood Reporter. The project will be written by Ana Nogueira, whose name may be fairly fresh in fans' minds as thewriter of DC Studios' currently in development Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrowfilm.
Mar. 15, 2024
The 32 greatest Reese Witherspoon movies
What, like it’s hard? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spinning from her success as a movie actress, Witherspoon has become a powerhouse producer, with films like Gone Girl, Lucy in the Sky, and Where the Crawdads Sing under her company Hello Sunshine. She has also jumped into television, starring in hits like The Morning Show and Little Fires Everywhere.
Mar. 15, 2024
The Finals' new season is even more explosive than its debut: "We're introducing a way to really leverage the destruction"
Interview | We explore the nuts and bolts of The Finals Season 2 with the folk bringing it to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m fond of a destructive approach toThe Finals, but what’s happening around me now is ridiculous. The efforts of my ‘All Heavy, All Sledgehammer’ team are being put to shame as the entire cathedral at the heart of the Monaco map falls down around me.
Mar. 15, 2024
The First Omen star has seen all of your internet theories about the horror movie prequel and, well, they're all wrong apparently
Exclusive: Nell Tiger Free knows that genre fans' “expectations might be low” when it comes to The Omen prequel, and she’s excited to surprise them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sincethe first trailer for upcoming horror prequel The First Omenlanded online, genre fans have been speculating as to what the trippy-looking movie will actually be about. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the movie follows a young woman (Nell Tiger Free) as she travels from the US to Rome to start a new life of religious servitude.
Mar. 15, 2024
The first Palworld raid adds new Pal Bellanoir to the survival game and is "coming soon," players immediately dub it their next goth girlfriend
Bellanoir will be the star of Palworld’s first proper raid When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s first raid is coming “soon,” and it stars an evil goth. Palworld developer Pocketpair has casually announced Bellanoir, the survival game’s first raid. We don’t yet have a release date, but thanks to the trailer below, we know it’s “coming soon,” and it looks like it stars what can only be described as a very imposing goth.
Mar. 15, 2024
Zack Snyder wants to make more Rebel Moon movies – it’s just a matter of whether Netflix will let him make more
Exclusive: Zack Snyder says Netflix rating algorithms won’t affect how he makes movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderwants to make more Rebel Moon movies, he’s just waiting for the go-ahead. The director tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresStar Trek: Discovery season 5on the cover, that there’s more stories in this world to tell. “If we were to go forward and make more movies, we know the goal,” Snyder says.
Mar. 15, 2024
The sequel to the "open-world game before there were any other open-world games" is "bright and colorful" whereas many games are "dark and pessimistic"
Outcast: A New Beginning just launched 25 years after the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind Outcast: A New Beginning are billing the sequel, launching today some 25 years after the trailblazing original, as a ray of sunshine amidst a trend toward games with dark, dystopian visions of the future. In an interview with GamesRadar+, THQ Nordic producer Andreas Schmiedecker described the original Outcast game as “an open-world game before there were any other open-world games.
Mar. 15, 2024
The studio behind one of the best co-op Switch games is launching its Silent Hill and Resident Evil-inspired love letter to PS1 horror in May
Crow Country’s stellar Steam demo is still available When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crow Country, an upcoming survival horror indie game inspired by PS1 greats like Silent Hill and Resident Evil, with just a touch of classic Final Fantasy in its aesthetic, launches May 9 for PS5 and PC. I’m excited about this for two reasons. One, I played theSteam demoand absolutely loved it.
Mar. 15, 2024
This is getting out of hand: Helldivers 2 players role-played the bugs so hard that people are making impressive animations of Terminids posting on Reddit
Helldivers 2’s Terminids have taken over Reddit, and are begging for buffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2community is a fun place, especially when players remain as enthusiastic about the prosperity of Super Earth on social media as a real Helldiver would out on Erata Prime. There’s no doubt the developers encourage this, with game director Johan Pilestedt recently branding the footage of flying Terminids as"propaganda from bug sympathizers"and refusing to acknowledge their existence.
Mar. 15, 2024
This Lego Super Mario sale has 20% off some of the coolest sets
Best Buy are a little late for Mar 10 but with deals like this, I forgive them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you or your little ones are total Nintendo nerds, Best Buy’s current sale on Lego Super Mario will be total music to your ears.With 20% off on Starter Courses to Expansion Sets, it doesn’t matter if you’re a long-time collector or a total newbie, they’re lots of love here (and lots for your wallet to love too).
Mar. 15, 2024
Updating Minecraft on PC through the Xbox app might delete your worlds, Mojang warns
But don’t worry, there’s a fix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Minecraft has warned players about an issue with installing the game’s latest update on PC via the Xbox app and says worlds could be lost. On March 15, Mojang released a PSA for Minecraft players, telling them not to update the sandbox game through the Xbox app on PC: “If you do, your worlds may be lost,” the developer shares to its service status Twitter account.
Mar. 15, 2024
Very important: Stardew Valley update 1.6 gives newlyweds a 7-day "honeymoon period" that "prevents them from laying in bed all day due to being upset"
Ah, marital bliss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyupdate 1.6 is imposing a week-long honeymoon period on newlyweds that’ll prevent NPC spouses from laying in bed all day “due to being upset.” If you’re fortunate enough to have found yourself in Stardew Valley marital bliss, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about here. But sadly, not everyone is lucky enough to have a spouse that, well, wants anything to do with them.
Mar. 15, 2024
Will Helldivers 2 be on Xbox?
Is Helldivers 2 going to be ported to the Xbox Series X and S at any point? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Helldivers 2 coming to Xbox Series X and Series S? At time of writing it seems like it’s probably not going to happen, but that’s not a guarantee in an industry as chaotic and changeable as this one.
Mar. 15, 2024
Zack Snyder hoped to release Rebel Moon Part 1 and 2 on Netflix within a month of each other
Exclusive: Zack Snyder talks to SFX magazine about his original release plan for Rebel Moon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon: Part Two – The Scargiver is arriving on Netflix not far behindPart One – A Child of Fire. The first installment landed in December, with the second half coming this April. But, it turns out, Snyder originally wanted Part Two to arrive even sooner.
Mar. 15, 2024
The Rise of the Ronin team used Ghost of Tsushima as a "reference," but hopes the open-world RPG's "Japanese-ness" stands out more
“I wondered why we couldn’t release a game like Ghost of Tsushima back then” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Tsushima’s success encouraged developers at Team Ninja to create the upcoming open-world game Rise of the Ronin. Comparisons between the two games have been rampant since Rise of the Ronin was announced last year, mainly due to both games' historical Japanese setting, third-person sword-swinging combat, and open-world structure.
Mar. 14, 2024
XGIMI Horizon Ultra review: 'a must-see for any home cinema enthusiasts'
The XGIMI Horizon Ultra is a fantastic 4K projector with a whole host of extra features up its sleeve. Crisp visuals, excellent color reproduction, and an easy setup make this a must-see for any home cinema enthusiasts. Subtle design Bright, reliable picture Versatile setup options Nice color accuracy Excellent HDR support Powerful speakers Less detailing in darker scenes Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 14, 2024
"You mad bro?": Lawsuit emails reveal Valve's internal response to Epic CEO's "you assholes" rant about Steam revenue cuts
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, as reported and shared in theGameDiscoverCo newsletter, new documents have been uncovered as part of the lawsuit, including somepartially redacted email interactionsbetween Sweeney, Newell, Erik Johnson and Scott Lynch. “Right now, you assholes are telling the world that the strong and powerful get special terms, while 30% is for the little people,” Sweeney wrote.
Mar. 14, 2024
10 years later, Dark Souls 2 is finally playable at 120fps thanks to modders
DS2FrameUnlimiter allows Scholar of the First Sin to run at higher framerates without speedup issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a whole ten years since Dark Souls 2 arrived on the scene, and thanks to some modding magic, fans can finally enjoy the Soulslike sequel at a higher framerate. As the mod’s creator, emoose, explains, your health and stamina drain (and regen) should now match with the 60fps version, and weapons don’t appear to degrade any faster than they normally would.
Mar. 14, 2024
A new Netflix sci-fi show compared to Dark and Interstellar is climbing rankings, despite dividing viewers
The Signal is racing up the Netflix top 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix series The Signal is climbing up the streamer’s charts – but it’s proving divisive. Released on March 7, the sci-fi series has crept up the top 10 over the past week, making it to #3 in the US, #4 in the UK, and #2 in Australia (viaFlixPatrol).
Mar. 14, 2024
After it was left to die with no marketing, Square Enix's best game of 2023 is getting a sequel - but only in manga form
Paranormasight gets another shot at finding an audience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paranormasight: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo is getting a manga sequel which focuses on one character of the original game’s eight. The Paranormasight manga is going to focus primarily on Mio Kurosuzu, undoubtedly one of the best leading eight characters of the original game. You might remember that Mio was something of a paranormal expert in her own right, and had a tight friendship with hot-headed Yakko Sakazaki.
Mar. 14, 2024
Amazon shares first look at prequel to one of its most wildly divisive series - and it sees Marvel's Chris Pratt suited up
The Terminal List: Dark Wolf also stars Taylor Kitsch and Luke Hemsworth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video has shared a first look at The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, the prequel series toone of its most wildly divisive shows among critics. Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch star in the behind-the-scenes glimpse at the spin-off, which is set to fill in their characters James Reece and Ben Edwards' backstories.
Mar. 14, 2024
Black Mirror season 7 will include a Star Trek parody episode sequel
USS Callister is getting a part two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Black Mirror season 7 has dropped – and it looks like fans will be getting a sequel to one of the show’s most popular episodes. Something does look familiar: in the clip, symbols appear across the screen. One symbol in particular lights up and turns yellow – the logo from the season 4 episode USS Callister.
Mar. 14, 2024
Canceled Star Wars film from Wonder Woman director is back on, but fans aren't convinced it will happen
Patty Jenkins says she’s working on Rogue Squadron again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wonder Womandirector Patty Jenkins has said her previously canceled Star Wars movie is back on – but fans aren’t so sure it will happen. “When I left Star Wars to do Wonder Woman 3, and I started working on that, we talked about, ‘Well, maybe I’ll come back to Star Wars after Wonder Woman 3,’ so we started a deal for that to happen,” Jenkins said on theTalking Pictures podcast(H/TIGN).
Mar. 14, 2024
Charlie Cox says Foggy and Karen are the "heartbeat" of Daredevil – and he's glad they're back
Foggy and Karen are returning in Born Again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Again star Charlie Cox has said he’s glad Elden Henson’s Foggy and Deborah Ann Woll’s Karen are returning in the reboot. Originally, it seemed that the duo would be absent from the new Daredevil, though fortunately that changed and they’vesince been spotted on set.
Mar. 14, 2024
Despite making one of the best roguelike card games ever, solo Balatro dev only realized "the day before launch" they might have a hit on their hands
Little did they know it would sell 500,000 copies in 10 days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Localthunk, the enigmatic creator behind the new poker-themed deckbuilder Balatro, had no idea the game would be successful until the day before it launched. Despite all of its success, Balatro hasn’t had an entirely smooth ride. Earlier this month, it had its age rating increased and was removed from Nintendo UK’s storefront for pushing gambling.
Mar. 14, 2024
Developer behind MMO-disguised spreadsheet simulator EVE Online teases more information about its blockchain-powered survival game - without saying much
Project Awakening is launching a closed playtest soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EVE Online developer CCP Games has revealed more details about its upcoming “survival experience,” Project Awakening, which has a playtest on the way soon. It’s on the whole still very mysterious, with no in-game screenshots to indicate what it’s actually meant to look like, but we do at least know a little bit more about its setting and concept.
Mar. 14, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 isn't even out yet but one fan has already spent 27 hours in its character creator alone
How many more hours will they get in before next week? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fan excited for Dragon’s Dogma 2 is putting in the work to ensure their character looks the part for the RPG’s upcoming release—27 hours of work, to be exact. As spotted in the Dragon’s Dogma subreddit, one player is making the most out of the tiny chunk thatCapcomhas released so far.
Mar. 14, 2024
Dune 2 co-writer explains one major change to Anya Taylor-Joy's character
Alia Atreides is different in the movie compared to the book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twoco-writer Jon Spaihts has revealed why the movie makes a big change to Anya Taylor-Joy’s character Alia Atreides, compared to Frank Herbert’s novel. Alia is Paul’s sister and, in the source material, is present in the story as a toddler who can talk fluently – she’s seen like this in David Lynch’s Dune movie.
Mar. 14, 2024
Everything in the Cutting Edge Warbond battle pass in Helldivers 2
The Cutting Edge battle pass costs players 1000 Super Credits, and is focused on energy weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Cutting Edge Warbond battle pass is out, a new Premium pass that’ll allow players to spend medals on new weapons, armor and cosmetics, including unique guns like the Arc-12 Blitzer, Punisher Plasma shotgun, and the Stun Grenade.
Mar. 14, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's "confusing as f**k" ending leaves fans divided, but engrossed in piecing together what it all means for the RPG's future
It’s all Chadley’s fault When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas been out in the wilds for a few weeks, players are reaching the end of the hot new RPG. That means many have seen the ending and are picking it apart online, for better or worse. AsSquare Enixhas revealed previously,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends at the Forgotten Capital– the scene of the original’s most shocking twist.
Mar. 14, 2024
Final trailer for season 3 of beloved anime show with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score teases what's next
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 is almost here… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Season 3 of the popular Isekai anime seriesThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slimeis fast approaching, and we have just got our last look at the third installment before the show drops. In the new and final trailer, released just before the show premieres in April, we can see our favorite ball of gloop Rimuru and the rest of Tempest in their biggest battle yet as the slime attempts to become a full Demon Lord.
Mar. 14, 2024
First reactions for The Crow trailer are bleak but I remain hopeful
The film is out this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Crowis out – and reactions are very, very mixed. In the trailer, Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgard) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) are reimagined as criminals – and its their criminal background that ultimately gets them killed (rather than a home invasion in the film or a roadside attack-turned-fatal in the graphic novel).
Mar. 14, 2024
First trailer for horror movie reboot The Crow features an unrecognizable Bill Skarsgård on a bloody mission of revenge
True love never dies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Lionsgate’s long-awaited remake of The Crow is here – and it’s an epic modern re-telling of the 1993 classic. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see Eric Draven (Bill Skarsgard) and Shelly Webster (FKA Twigs) – reimagined here as criminals – meet in prison and wreak havoc together before being captured and killed by a group of thugs.
Mar. 14, 2024
Former Pokemon lawyer explains why Nintendo goes after so many fan games: "No one likes suing fans"
Don McGowan has worked at The Pokemon Company, Microsoft, and Bungie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Pokemon lawyer has revealed the process behind Nintendo shutting down fan projects, offering the useful reminder that “no one likes suing fans.” In an interview withAftermath, Don McGowan - former Chief Legal Officer And Business Affairs atThe Pokemon Company- talked about his time working atBungie,MicrosoftGame Studios, and the aforementioned Pokemon company.
Mar. 14, 2024
Fortnite Aspect of the Gods: How to get it from bosses
To assist in collecting an Aspect of the Gods in Fortnite you need to help defeat one of the four bosses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Aspect of the Gods is an evolution of the Society Medallions from last season, which imbue you with special powers if you liberate them from the Olympian legends who carry them.
Mar. 14, 2024
Fortnite players are begging Epic to let them spend more money
“When is Lady Gaga ever going to leave the item shop?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Community complaints about blockbuster live service video games fall under a few predictable buckets. Maybe the microtransactions seem excessive or overpriced. Perhaps people feel that a game doesn’t update enough. Players might be invested in the evolving meta of a game they enjoy every day, leading them to criticize the direction of the game.
Mar. 14, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 7 review: "Slow and plodding before the last few minutes set up a formidable finale"
Master Chief is back – but even he can’t save Halo from itself in an episode that starts slow and never really clicks into place. Still, all the pieces are there for what could prove to be a pulsating finale Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The review containsspoilersfor Halo season 2, episode 7.
Mar. 14, 2024
Harley Quinn and the Joker go full anime in new trailer for Suicide Squad series from Attack on Titan creators
The Suicide Squad anime gets a new trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harley Quinn and The Joker take center stage in the new trailer for Suicide Squad Isekai. The clip, which you can see above, begins with the DC villains wreaking havoc on Gotham City, before switching to the present day. Here, Harley is in prison with some familiar foes in Peacemaker, Deadshot, Clayface, and King Shark.
Mar. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 has been a masterclass in making live service games fun, from handling balance patches to surprising players with unannounced updates
Opinion | Helldivers 2 is a live service game that actually feels like it needs to be live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All told, Helldivers 2’s breakneck launch has actually been pretty smooth. The measure of these is how they feel after a few days, not a few hours, though it’s hard to tell yourself that when you’ve just been blocked or disconnected for the millionth time while you’re trying to play with friends and defend Super Earth during your limited game time.
Mar. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 players misguidedly ask for a flamethrower attack robot, CEO says "careful what you wish for" as he shares the idea and one dev says "We have to do this"
It’s no guarantee they’ll be added to the game, but the devs agree it’s a cool idea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players who literally want to watch the world burn have put forward a spicy suggestion for a new Stratagem, which sounds like it has the potential to be incredibly powerful, if not massively risky for your fellow teammates.
Mar. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's best mission is locked to lower levels, and democratic players really want to carry and raise the flag of Super Earth even on higher difficulties
Fans reckon a bit of flag-raising would “really boost that morale on the harder missions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players really want to be able to experience the game’s best mission with some added challenge. After completing basic training in Helldivers 2, you can undertake the “Raise Flag of Super Earth” mission, which involves planting numerous flags on enemy territory as a message to all those bugs and robots that managed democracy will not be toppled.
Mar. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2's new Stun Grenades look like just the Bile Titan countermeasure we need to obliterate the Terminid threat
The new kit can stun multiple Bile Titans at once When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s brand new Warbond has only just been released, but the Stun Grenade is already a big hit with players. The newly released Cutting Edge Warbond - essentially a battle pass - features a new utility called the Stun Grenade, and it’s already an early hit with players because it allows them to stun even the game’s biggest enemies: the feared Bile Titans.
Mar. 14, 2024
Hit action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink keeps winning, promises much-requested feature to transmute a whole load of Sigils at once to save time
The Granblue Fantasy community is loving the proposal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Granblue Fantasy: Relink is adding mass Sigil transmutation in a future update, and it’s already being praised as a welcome addition by players. Developer Cygames just announced several brand-new features for an upcoming version of Granblue Fantasy: Relink. Among the improvements is the option to transmute multiple Sigils at once, massively cutting down a grind for many players.
Mar. 14, 2024
How to kill enemies with the Machine Gun in Helldivers 2
The Machine Gun Stratagem in Helldivers 2 is best used on bugs, and at high fire rate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Helldivers 2 kill 200 enemies with the Machine Gun Personal Order, you can get an easy 15 Medals by following the simple instructions - slot your Machine Gun support weapon Stratagem into your loadout and get blasting!
Mar. 14, 2024
I don't know how I missed this adorable RPG, but I'm obsessed now it's a board game
Armello is coming to tabletop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s because Armello: The Board Game, which has been designed by D&D 4th edition’s Rob Heinsoo, brings the RPG original’s gameplay to tabletop while also adding all-new elements that promise “plenty to discover for longtime fans.” We don’t know what those new elements are, but it seems as if this is more than enough for the community; the Armello board game has already blown past its $20,000 goalon Kickstarterwith $218,800 in pledges and counting.
Mar. 14, 2024
I've fallen in love with Elden Ring's absolute worst area – just like I did with Dark Souls and Bloodborne
Opinion | Areas I once hated in some of my favorite action RPGs are now places I relish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In comparative terms, I’d place Blighttown up there with Bloodborne’s Yahar’gul, the Unseen Village and Elden Ring’s Caelid. The thing is, while all three of these started out as my least favorite, most-hated locations to visit in their respective overarching settings, I have, one-by-one, fallen in love with each place – so much so, and I cannot believe I’m saying this, they might actually be my favorites.
Mar. 14, 2024
Immaculate review: "Sydney Sweeney inspires belief but the horror movie ultimately sacrifices its promise"
Sweeney inspires belief in a preg-nun-cy horror that ultimately sacrifices its promise on the altar of schlock. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. In horror, nuns and natal matters are having a minor moment right now. Next month, The First Omen attempts a franchise rebirth. First, director Michael Mohan (The Voyeurs) delivers Immaculate, a choppy affair with an impressive lead from Sydney Sweeney as a novitiate nun in a pregnancy pickle.
Mar. 14, 2024
In the most important Stardew Valley update of all time, Eric Barone lets players "pass through" adorable pets a whole 0.75 seconds faster
That’ll add up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric Barone has revealed yet another patch note from the forthcoming 1.6 update, and while it might sound minor at first, it’s both a quality of life improvement and a time saver. In case this is the first story you’re reading in my apparent daily Stardew Valley column, Barone has been drip-feeding daily patch notes in the lead up to 1.
Mar. 14, 2024
Internal Valve study found the house of Steam was making more money per employee than Facebook, Apple, and Microsoft – over $780,000 per head a year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was in the discovery phase of that suit, in which both sides are able to exchange materials to support their cases, that a heavily redacted email conversation between Valve employees surfaced. In it, they casually discuss just how efficiently Valve had been operating at the time, and as it turns out, it was more efficient than just about any other company.
Mar. 14, 2024
Madame Web is back in Marvel Comics to preview the next year of Spider-Man stories
Madame Web is here to offer up an early look at some of the things you can expect in Spider-Man over the next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Web of Spider-Man is a classic ongoing Spider-Man title, which will lend its name to a new one-shot that lays out previews of what to expect for the next year of Spidey stories.
Mar. 14, 2024
The MSI Claw is seemingly in high demand, and I’m already seeing out of stock signs
Newegg MSI Claw stock is currently on backorder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Handheld fans are finally getting their hands on the MSI Claw, but if you didn’t pre-order the portable PC, you’ll now potentially have to wait. While swinging by retailers for a daily check, I noticed that the Intel Ultra Core 7 model is fresh out of stock.
Mar. 14, 2024
New Marvel show lands amazing first reactions: "This is the definitive incarnation of the X-Men"
The verdicts are in for X-Men ‘97 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Marvel series X-Men ‘97 has landed some impressive first reactions, ahead of its release onDisneyPlus. The new animated series created by Beau DeMayo is a revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, which ran from 1992 to 1997. Picking up right where that show ended off, the new series follows the X-Men as they face some new challenges following the death of Professor X.
Mar. 14, 2024
One of our favorite farming life sims is getting an anime this year, and it already looks fantastic
Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin’s series is produced by Toho Animation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, quietly one of the best action/farming sims of the past few years, is being made into a lovely new anime series, and it’s out later this year. The original game on which Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is based just recently celebrated its third anniversary, and announced it’s sold through 1.
Mar. 14, 2024
Ryan Gosling’s new action-comedy just broke an impressive Guinness World Record
Gosling presented the award to stunt driver Luke Holladay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fall Guy, Ryan Gosling’s upcoming action flick, has broken a pretty impressive Guinness World Record. At a special screening in Los Angeles, Gosling and co-star Emily Blunt presented stunt driver Logan Holladay with the Guinness World Record for most cannon rolls in a car.
Mar. 14, 2024
Star Wars Battlefront collection blowback gets worse as players discover it demands over 8x more storage than the original games combined
The Battlefront games have grown a lot in 20 years, it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars Battlefront Classic Collection launched today and shocked players as they discovered it requires at least eight times more storage than the originals did combined. On March 14, the previously announced Star Wars Classic Collection went live and veryquickly gained a “Mostly Negative” review rating on Steam.
Mar. 14, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws will be "the most detailed Star Wars experience you've ever seen," says Nvidia as it touts DLSS 3 and ray tracing capabilities
It sounds like Outlaws is going big on the details, not the scale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawswill apparently be the “most detailed Star Wars experience you’ve ever seen,” at least according toNvidia. “Star Wars Outlaws is built using Massive Entertainment’s incredible Snowdrop Engine, enabling the developers to create the most detailed Star Wars experience you’ve ever seen, with perfectly recreated ships and iconic locations and stunning worlds for you to visit and experience,” the blog post from Nvidia continues.
Mar. 14, 2024
Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last introduces the franchise's most underrated villain
So good to have you back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The villains of a galaxy far, far away are just as iconic as its heroes, and it seems like the folks over at Ravensburger agree with the latest expansion to Star Wars Villainous. Called Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last, this exquisitely evil ‘expandalone’ experience will be able to be enjoyed with or without the mainStar Wars Villainousgame, and will add Darth Maul and Captain Phasma to the roster of playable baddies.
Mar. 14, 2024
Star Wars: Battlefront games re-release to mostly negative Steam reviews as multiplayer fans try to cram into one of three servers offering just 192 spaces between them
While more servers are now available, the Classic Collection isn’t off to a good start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was reported by numerous PC players in the hours since the game collection launched that they could only see three multiplayer servers available, each of which could house a maximum of 64 players, for a total of just 192 spaces at any given time.
Mar. 14, 2024
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake studio frees itself from flailing corporate overlords in $247m deal, but smaller studios haven't been so lucky
Metro studio 4A Games is reportedly also being sold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group has reportedly sold Saber Interactive for just shy of $500 million, after it was reported to be in the process of selling the studio last month. In February, it was reported that embattled parent companyEmbracer Group was selling the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake developerfor around $500 million.
Mar. 14, 2024
Stellar Blade punishes down-bad fans who equip the viral NSFW skin suit by making the RPG so much harder
The ‘Skin Suit’ is exactly what it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stellar Blade’s very NSFW character skin makes the action-RPG much harder if you’re down bad enough to equip it. Last week,Sony rapidly scrubbed a Stellar Blade demo from the PSN storefrontafter it went live a little ahead of schedule. Some people were still able to get in on the action, leading to the discovery of brand new in-game skins for protagonist Eve.
Mar. 14, 2024
Summer Game Fest schedule 2024: Times, dates, streams, and where to watch
All the latest on the Summer Game Fest schedule from partners, dates and times, news, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full Summer Game Fest schedule is below, from the big presentations including Summer Game Fest Live and the Xbox Games Showcase to other digital showcases such as theFuture Games Showand the Wholesome Direct. Come and enjoySummer Game Festwith us!
Mar. 14, 2024
Superman and the Joker team up in an issue of Action Comics that feels like the world's most unlikely superhero buddy movie
Action Comics #1063 puts a new spin on the Clown Prince of Crime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who do you turn to when you’re trapped in a world gone mad? For Superman the answer is obvious - and terrifying. Meet the world’s sanest man: the Joker. Action Comics #1063 marks the conclusion of Jason Aaron and John Timm’s three-issue ‘I, Bizarro’ storyline,the first part of the Superman Superstars initiativefrom DC.
Mar. 14, 2024
The '90s are so back in X-Men comics - for better and for worse
The X-Men are relaunching this summer with a new status quo that’s also a total throwback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Mutants are hated and feared… More than ever!” That’s the message being sent at the very start of the trailer (seen above) for Marvel’s just announced new X-Men comic book line, dubbed ‘From the Ashes’, which will center around three core titles featuring three different teams, as laid out in a promo image by artist Ryan Stegman and colorist Marte Gracia, seen below.
Mar. 14, 2024
The Boys fan notices a hidden detail in Homelander's suit that you will have definitely missed
So, does this mean he never takes his suit off? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One eagled-eyed fan of The Boys has spotted a hidden detail in Homelander’s suit, or rather a missing detail, that has us questioning things about the Supe. In the first two episodes ofseason 1, the front of Homelander’s suit had a turned-down flap that revealed the red insert of his outfit, but in later seasons he wears the flap closed.
Mar. 14, 2024
Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney shares her reaction to Sony Marvel movie's hugely negative reception – and it's pretty blasé
“I was just hired as an actress in it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileMadame Web, the new outing inSonyMarvel’s ever-expanding Spider-Man universe, is considered a camp classic on Twitter, it’s fair to say that wider audiences… didn’t love the Cassandra Webb movie. Star Sydney Sweeney isn’t too bothered by the backlash, though. “I was just hired as an actress in it, so I was just along for the ride for whatever was going to happen,” Sweeney candidly toldLos Angeles Timeswhile promoting her upcoming religious horror Immaculate.
Mar. 14, 2024
The next D&D video game revealed: Disney Dreamlight Valley dev announces a survival game, life sim, action RPG all-in-one with the same setting as Baldur's Gate 3
Gameloft is teaming up with Dungeons & Dragons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofDisney Dreamlight Valleyis developing a new survival, life sim, and action RPG hybrid game based on Dungeons & Dragons. On March 14, Gameloft announced it will partner with Dungeons & Dragon license holders Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro to develop a game set in the Forgotten Realms, the same world asBaldur’s Gate 3.
Mar. 14, 2024
Two of my favorite controller brands are joining forces, I just hope it doesn't end it tears
Amidst game dev layoffs, acquisitions in the hardware scene are still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The two best controllers I’ve reviewed in the last year are the Victrix Pro BFG, and theTurtle BeachStealth Ultra Wireless. You can imagine my surprise, then, when I learned this morning that the parent brands of both of those gamepads would be joining forces.
Mar. 14, 2024
Two recent fan-favorite action movies get exciting updates on sequels: "Everybody's really, really excited about moving those worlds forward"
Work is well underway on both Nobody and Violent Night sequels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We are planning on returns to those universes,” McCormick toldColliderwhile promoting new movie The Fall Guy at SXWS. “Hopefully, honestly, even potentially end of this year for Nobody 2 and, beginning of next year for Violent Night 2, if we can find time in everybody’s busy schedules.
Mar. 14, 2024
Win a new book about Star Trek
We have five copies of Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To record the process, he also wrote reviews of everything he watched. The book Star Trek: Discovering the TV Series covers the first part of this marathon binge, covering Kirk and co’s ‘60s adventures, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, and the first six big-screen outings.
Mar. 14, 2024
Win a set of Emily Strange books!
We have four YA novels up for grabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All four books have just been reissued in hardback in the Harper Fire imprint. Suitable for readers aged 11+, they’d make a great gift for young fans of Wednesday. We have four sets to give away. To put your name in the hat for the chance to win one, simply answer the question below.
Mar. 14, 2024
"I see consolidation to be the enemy of creativity," says former PlayStation chief Shawn Layden, as Jim Ryan says he was "thrilled" to sign Microsoft's Call of Duty deal
“That was very important to us, and we’re very happy to have done that deal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former PlayStation boss Shawn Layden says he sees “consolidation to be the enemy of creativity,” as the company’s outgoing boss Jim Ryan shares his enthusiasm forMicrosoft’s Call of Duty deal with PlayStation. In the run-up toMicrosoft’s $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzardand, with it, the Call of Duty franchise,Sonywas, as you might expect,more than a little vocal about the deal being bad for business.
Mar. 13, 2024
A Ready Player One sequel is coming, but Steven Spielberg won't direct
Ready Player Two is still going ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A sequel toReady Player Oneis in the works – though Steven Spielberg won’t be returning to helm the film. The first movie is adapted from Ernest Cline’s novel of the same name, and starred Tye Sheridan,House of the Dragon’s Olivia Cooke, andRogue One’s Ben Mendelsohn. Speaking to Roger Friedman forShowbiz411after the Oscars, Spielberg confirmed that he won’t be directing Ready Player Two and will instead produce.
Mar. 13, 2024
After 23 years, the original RuneScape creator is making a new anti-grind MMO that's "opposed to the onslaught of microtransactions in modern MMOs"
Brighter Shores offers an “exciting twist” to the genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 23 years after RuneScape classic, its creator is back with a relaxing MMORPG said to have anti-grind gameplay and “hours upon hours” of free content. On March 13, Andrew Gower, co-founder of RuneScape studio Jagex, announced that his new studio, Fen Research, has been working on a new kind of MMO called Brighter Shores.
Mar. 13, 2024
After 5 years, you can finally play Resident Evil 2 Remake the scariest way possible: with old-school fixed camera controls
The Resident Evil 2 Remake Classic mod brings back the 1998 original’s tank controls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years in the making, the Resident Evil 2 Remake mod that adds old-school fixed-camera controls is finally available to scare you silly 1998 style. There’s an argument to be made thatCapcommight have designed the original Resident Evil games with a fixed camera perspective and tank controls at least partially due to hardware limitations - althoughdirector Shinji Mikami told Game Pro Magazine in 1996 that it was an artistic choice- but regardless, the fear of the unknown, the deprivation of total freedom of control, and the perspective’s ability to highlight certain areas of the screen make this style of gameplay uniquely scary.
Mar. 13, 2024
After 8 years, Stardew Valley creator decides "game feel is way more important" than being accurate and fixes a combat issue that "always bugged me"
The downward sword swing’s area of effect is being increased When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something aboutStardew Valley’s combat that’s always irked its creator, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone, and it’s about to be fixed in the forthcoming 1.6 update. Over on Twitter, Barone shared yet another patch note from 1.6, explaining an issue related to combat that was intended for visual accuracy, but is now being tweaked to prioritize the feeling of playing the game instead.
Mar. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 convinced me to finally try out Larian's last critically-acclaimed RPG, and it's fast becoming my new obsession
Opinion | Divinity Original Sin 2 has been calling my name for years and Baldur’s Gate 3 finally made me answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In video games, you definitely shouldn’t try to lower your health on purpose, right? Yet here I am, in Divinity Original Sin 2, putting that logic right in the bin. At this moment, I’m actively trying to get hurt in the throes of a battle.
Mar. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 genius uses 7 D&D classes packed into one of the weirdest RPG builds I've ever seen to deal "infinite damage to 99.9% of enemies" just by walking around them
Step on ‘em When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve seen theBaldur’s Gate 3 pacifist run, and while this is not exactly that, it’s pretty close. One player has completed the entire RPG - on Honor Mode, no less - via no greater means than simply walking at their opponents. We’re at the point in theBaldur’s Gate 3community’s life where challenge runs are starting to get pretty serious, and in their latest effort, YouTuber Fracture concocted a build that allowed them to literally run the whole game without making any direct attacks or spells against their enemies.
Mar. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3, The Witcher, and Final Fantasy 16 actors weigh in on AI fears as voice of Geralt says "People who steal voice actors' work to do something else are w***ers"
There are serious concerns about AI taking jobs and opportunities away from actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As artificial intelligence continues to develop and the use of it to replicate voices becomes increasingly common, more video game actors have been expressing their concerns over the technology’s use and the negative consequences it could have. Some of those worried include The Witcher game series' Geralt actor Doug Cockle, Samantha Béart who plays Karlach inBaldur’s Gate 3, and the actor behindFinal Fantasy 16’s Clive Rosfield, Ben Starr.
Mar. 13, 2024
Couch co-op JRPGs are practically unheard of, but we're finally getting another thanks to indie darling Sea of Stars
Sabotage’s throwback RPG has also sailed past 5 million copies sold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie retro-inspired JRPG Sea of Stars is getting a three-player co-op mode in a twist that’s scarcely believable. Sabotage Studios sent fans into a frenzy earlier today when it simply tweeted out a three-player co-op mode for Sea of Stars like it was no big deal.
Mar. 13, 2024
DC reveals its Pride 2024 plans: a new special, a tribute to Rachel Pollack, two graphic novels, and a whole lot of covers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The main event The other stories in the issue include: The issue’s main cover is by Kevin Wada (in a regular and 1:25 card stock variant), with the other covers including an open-to-order wraparound variant cover by David Talaski, plus foil and card stock variants by Babs Tarr. You can check them all out in the gallery below.
Mar. 13, 2024
Dev Patel isn't so sure about the John Wick comparisons for his new action movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
“You gotta watch some Korean movies!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dev Patel isn’t so sure about his new action thriller Monkey Man, which currently has a near-perfectRotten Tomatoes score, being described as the “South Asian John Wick.” At the film’s premiere at SXSW Festival recently, theSlumdog Millionaireactor was asked how he felt about the comparisons (viaAustin American-Statesman), to which he candidly claimed that the onlyreallink between his flick and the Keanu Reeves-led series is that they center on “a man in a suit.
Mar. 13, 2024
Even after Palworld and Helldivers 2, analyst predicts the industry needs another smash hit for 2024 to compete with 2023 and Hogwarts Legacy
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Helldivers 2 and Palworld have done a lot of heavy lifting early in the year, but we’re up against a comp last year with Hogwarts Legacy, which was a massive hit,” Piscatella said. “So we need another game on top of Helldivers and Palworld to try to comp what Hogwarts was doing last year, and it’s still doing a year later.
Mar. 13, 2024
Even in the 90s, Nintendo was trying to shut down the console wars: "We ought to appreciate what PlayStation has achieved"
The former general manager of Nintendo R&D3 previously expressed that it shouldn’t be considered a competition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The console wars are a tale as old as time—or at least as old as the point when games consoles from multiple companies came onto the market. WhetherSegaclaimed to do what Nintendon’t or actual customers determined to justify why their console of choice was objectively the best, this war continues to rage on to this day.
Mar. 13, 2024
Everything we know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090
All the latest RTX 5090 news, rumors, and predictions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds cliche, but it feels like only yesterday we crowned theNvidia GeForce RTX 4090as thebest graphics cardin terms of performance. Yet, here we are, about to dive into what a potential Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 could bring to your gaming PC. Even if we didn’t have any rumors to go on, it’s pretty much a given that the RTX 5000 series front runner will boost fps further than any card on the market right now, and knowing Nvidia, new AI upscaling abilities might even join the DLSS 3.
Mar. 13, 2024
Final Fantasy Tactics director encourages fans begging for a remake to give Unicorn Overlord their support: "The market for tactical RPGs is small"
“Calm down” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre has once again rejected revival demands, suggesting fans simply play Unicorn Overlord instead. Yasumi Matsuno is no stranger to fan demands. The Final Fantasy Tactics director has been answering pleas for a remaster or sequel to the original tactics RPG for what feels like forever now.
Mar. 13, 2024
First trailer for Netflix's new sci-fi thriller with Jennifer Lopez looks like Titanfall meets Gravity
Atlas, which also stars Simu Liu and Sterling K. Brown, releases on May 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t be fooled by the space rocks that she got… Jennifer Lopez’s astronaut is in over her head after a mission goes awry in the catastrophe-filled first trailer for new sci-fi disaster movie Atlas. Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas), the movie follows Atlas Shepherd (Lopez), “a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of artificial intelligence”, as she signs up to a team tasked with capturing a renegade robot with whom she shares a complicated history.
Mar. 13, 2024
For the second time in a week, a Cyberpunk 2077 Easter egg has been found that the devs had "started to doubt" would ever be discovered
One of the devs admitted that it “was hidden way too well” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077players are on a roll lately when it comes to uncovering hard-to-spot Easter eggs, as a second cool discovery in a week has been made on the game’s title screen, of all places. The Easter egg in question was spotted by Twitter user @crushovitz_b, who noticed that if you move your mouse over to the game’s current version number in the top right corner of the main menu and click on it, the numbers begin to shift around until they read “2.
Mar. 13, 2024
Fortnite Lantern Festival 2024: How to access it and solve puzzles
The Lantern Fest in Fortnite can be tricky to find, so here’s how to get into it to solve the Lost Lanterns and Riddles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Lantern Festival is beginning to draw to a close, so you have until April 10 to complete all of the available activities and challenges across the special Lantern Fest Oasis map.
Mar. 13, 2024
Fortnite Test of Agility: How to overcome it at Restored Reels
The Test of Agility in Fortnite is the first Snapshot challenge you receive from The Oracle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Test of Agility is the first challenge handed down to you by The Oracle, as part of the Snapshot storyline quests. In order to start this test, you’ll first need to visit one of the fourFortnite Scrying Poolsdotted around the island to commune with The Oracle, which will then set up this task.
Mar. 13, 2024
GTA 6 could be the most important thing "to ever release in the industry, so no pressure," reliable analyst predicts
We’re still a long way away from GTA 6’s launch, but there’s a lot riding on it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s still months before we can even hope to haveGTA 6in our hands, but there’s no doubt that it’s one of, if notthemost anticipated game on the horizon. However, its launch doesn’t just have a lot riding on it because of its eager fanbase, as one games industry analyst predicts that “there’s probably never been a more important thing to ever release in the industry.
Mar. 13, 2024
He's just like us for real: Final Fantasy 7's legendary composer spent 3 weeks going to work and thinking about Sephiroth
Nobuo Uematsu says figuring out One Winged Angel was a tough one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary Final Fantasy composer Nobuo Uematsu has revealed he struggled with composing Sephiroth’s now-iconic theme tune, One Winged Angel. In the conversation with NewsPicks onYouTubejust below, Uematsu recalls how he struggled to compose One Winged Angel and could only ponder Sephiroth for weeks at a time.
Mar. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 director insists footage of flying terminids is "propaganda from bug sympathizers," so you can probably look forward to fighting hordes of them on Erata Prime pretty soon
The same bugs can be spotted in the game’s official art, but the director calls this “image manipulation by traitors” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Heads up, Helldivers – literally. Seemingly out of nowhere, there’ve been sightings of flying terminids out in the wild, which the game’s director – and the Ministry of Truth – insist are “filthy lies” and “propaganda from bug sympathizers.
Mar. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are closing in on their first "permanent" win in the bug war, so surely nothing will go horribly wrong when game master Joel presses a big red button
“Breaking: Helldivers to permanently contain bugs” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good job, recruits. Helldivers 2 players havedescended on four “high-priority” planetsto deploy a grid of Termicide dispensers that should shut down the local bug population for good, and the latest report from developer Arrowhead indicates the community is about to “permanently contain bugs.” “With Termicide dispersion towers now installed across the barrier planets, the Helldivers have begun operations to fully operate the Terminid Control System,” a full-fat news broadcast from the Helldivers 2 Twitter declares.
Mar. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 propaganda hits a new peak as devs lie about flying bugs while players forge documents: "These traitors are working overtime to fill your heads with lies"
Don’t believe the lies, cadet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The undercurrent of propaganda that shapesHelldivers 2’s obnoxiously yet endearingly democratic universe has truly boiled over in the wake of conflicting, definitely real reports from the game’s community and developers alike. The straw that truly broke the camel’s back was the recent discovery of new flying Terminids, the reports of which werequickly dismissed as “propaganda from bug sympathizers"by Arrowhead CEO and Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt.
Mar. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 was designed to make players feel like "no single person can do this alone" as its director believes a great co-op game "makes players want to play together"
Arrowhead designed the shooter with this in mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofHelldivers 2says the shooter was designed to encourage players to work together, as “a good co-op game forces players to play together, but a great one makes players want to play together.” In an interview with thePlayStation Blog, Johan Pilestedt - the CEO & Creative Director at Arrowhead Studios - talked about Helldivers 2’s development and, more specifically, the shooter’s co-op aspects.
Mar. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2's infamous Malevelon Creek has its own movie trailer now, and Arrowhead's boss agrees it's "seriously amazing"
The fight is back on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldiver 2’s Malevelon Creek is now so renowned that the player-driven campaign to retake the planet now has its own movie parody trailer, and it has the approval of the game’s director to boot. It’s hard to play Helldivers 2 without thinking of Malevelon Creek. The planet was very swiftly dubbed “robot Vietnam” shortly after launch last month, chiefly due to it inflicting lasting psychic damage on thousands of players, who descended on the planet hoping to repel the robotic Automaton hordes.
Mar. 13, 2024
HP Omen Transcend 14 review: "an impressive gaming laptop with more than a few tricks up its sleeve"
The HP Omen Transcend 14 is a seriously impressive gaming laptop with more than a few tricks up its sleeve. While its power is certainly middling, the OLED display and slimline form factor go a long way for those after a work / play hybrid device. Gorgeous OLED display Strong performance enhancements Svelt, slimline design Some flex to the main chassis Low battery life for a hybrid machine A lot of screen reflections in bright environments
Mar. 13, 2024
Indie studio announces 2 games at once in a bid to prove that The Witcher isn't the only epic European fantasy RPG out there
Take a look at Thorgal and The Night Wanderer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an attempt to prove that The Witcher isn’t the only European folklore-inspired RPG on the block, new studio Mighty Koi Studio has announced not one, but two brand new games. The Polish studio has announced two games: Thorgal, and The Night Wanderer. You can see a trailer for the first of the two newly-revealed games just below, which is based on the legendary Polish comic series from Grzegorz Rosiński and Jean Van Hamme.
Mar. 13, 2024
Magic: The Gathering ban list August 2024
Here’s the latest list of MTG cards banned in each format When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re hoping to go head to head with fellow Magic: The Gathering players at a local tournament or event, you’ll probably put a lot of effort into making your deck more powerful. But what if I told you your deck could be too powerful to play?
Mar. 13, 2024
Marvel fans are wondering what’s going on with one of the MCU’s big undated releases, but its lead might have already given us the answer
Ironheart is still set to hit Disney Plus sometime soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans are wondering what’s going on with upcoming Marvel series Ironheart – but bothDisneyPlus and star Dominque Thorne may have already given us the answer. A screenshot of the Disney Plus webpage that lists its complete catalogue of Marvel TV shows was posted to the r/marvelstudiosReddit– with Ironheart sitting next to fellow upcoming shows Agatha, Daredevil: Born Again, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
Mar. 13, 2024
Netflix's new #1 show is a Guy Ritchie gangster thriller, and viewers are calling it a "masterpiece of a series" and "a breath of fresh air"
The TV adaptation has taken first place on the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen has taken first place in Netflix’s weekly top 10 shows list, and it looks like audiences cannot get enough of the feisty crime drama. The original series by the legendary British director currently sits in first place on theNetflix Global Top 10list from March 4 to March 10.
Mar. 13, 2024
Nextorage NEM-PA Series PS5 SSD review: "Lightning-quick in almost every test."
The NEM-PA Series is an impressive foray into the SSD market from Nextorage, one that succeeds exactly where it wants to and takes a good swing at some of the more familiar brands in the PS5 SSD space. Very reasonably priced Impressive speeds overall Designed with the PS5 in mind which makes for an easy install Integrated Heatsink Could be easier to install in a PC Simple design with not much flair
Mar. 13, 2024
One of Marvel's oldest supervillain teams just reunited with its classic line-up
The number six has always been unlucky for Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the end of Gang War, Amazing Spider-Man #45 sets up the next big threat that Spider-Man will face. But it’s more than just one big villain - it’s six. And if you’ve been a fan of Spider-Man long enough, you know exactly how dangerous that number can be for the Friendly Neighborhood Wall-Crawler.
Mar. 13, 2024
Ryan Gosling’s new action movie gets compared to Tropic Thunder and Lethal Weapon in glowing first reactions
The Fall Guy gets some impressive first reactions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s new action movie The Fall Guy has been winning over critics after its premiere at SXSW Film Festival. Described asa love letter to stunt performers, the new movie from David Leitch stars Gosling as a battle-scarred stuntman called Colt Seavers. When the star of a huge studio movie suddenly disappears, he finds himself pulled into the limelight as a sinister plot around the missing actor deepens.
Mar. 13, 2024
Skipping Final Fantasy 14's "globally acclaimed" 10-year story could diminish the MMO's value, so Yoshi-P says the ever-divisive catch-up idea is back on the shelf
Remember us, remember that we once lived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 may have over 10 years of story across four expansions to catch up on if you’re new to the MMO and want to be ready for Dawntrail, but don’t expect a new story skip feature anytime soon. Producer and director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida, didhintat the possibility of something during a question-and-answer session with the press at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest last year in Las Vegas that GamesRadar+ attended, though he stressed he was hesitant to recommend it if it did get added.
Mar. 13, 2024
Steam's new indie horror darling is like a cursed version of Animal Crossing and suddenly Tom Nook seems like the best landlord ever
Imagine Animal Crossing but set in Silent Hill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This indie horror game may look likeAnimal Crossing: New Horizons,but I am begging you not to get the two of them mixed up. Rental is a recently-launched atmospheric horror game from developer Lonely House, that has already managed to get ‘Very Positive’ reviews on Steam. The details of this game are left intentionally vague, but it’s basically a “short and spooky adventure game about the dangers of renting a house in an unknown place.
Mar. 13, 2024
Sydney Sweeney’s new bloody and brutal horror movie gets first reactions, calling it "f***ing wild in all the right ways"
Immaculate reactions crown Sydney Sweeney as horror’s new final girl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sydney Sweeney’s new horror movie Immaculate recently had its premiere at the SXSW Film Festival in Austin Texas, and first reactions to the bloody affair are officially in. Directed by Michael Mohan, the film follows a devoutly religious young woman (Sweeney) who moves to the Italian countryside to join a remote convent, only to find that not everything is as holy as it seems and her idyllic seeming new home harbors sinister secrets and unspeakable horrors.
Mar. 13, 2024
Years after its original release date, a new horror movie based on a Stephen King book will go straight to streaming
Salem’s Lot is coming to Max When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Between you and me, Twitter, I’ve seen the new SALEM’S LOT and it’s quite good,” Kingtweetedlast month, lamenting the film’s absence from Warner Bros.' release slate. “Old-school horror filmmaking: slow build, big payoff. Not sure why WB is holding it back; not like it’s embarrassing, or anything. Who knows.
Mar. 13, 2024
The BAFTA Games Awards 2024 host has been announced
Comedian Phil Wang will host the awards' 20th anniversary show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more I’m GamesRadar’s news editor, working with the team to deliver breaking news from across the industry. I started my journalistic career while getting my degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick, where I also worked as Games Editor on the student newspaper, The Boar.
Mar. 13, 2024
X-Men '97 creator leaves Marvel just a week before the animated show is released
Beau DeMayo and Marvel Studios have parted ways – a week before the show’s release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studioshas parted ways with the creator of new animated series X-Men ‘97 with only a week to go until the show hitsDisney Plus, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Beau DeMayo, who also worked onMoon Knightand the upcoming movie Blade and was both showrunner and head writer for X-Men ‘97, had reportedly just finished writing season 2 of the X-Men series and was discussing ideas for a third season with members of his team when he and Marvel suddenly stopped working together last week.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Crow is a real life tragedy all the way back to its comic book roots
The Crow has a reputation as a tragedy in both its story and real life, all the way back to its comic roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1994’sThe Crow is one of the most beloved comic book movies of the ’90s, with a tragic history tied to the death of star Brandon Lee during the filming of the movie.
Mar. 13, 2024
The fantasy anime I've waited literally 15 years for is finally airing next month and I simply will not shut up until you watch it
There’s still nothing else quite like Spice and Wolf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m struck by the fact that I’ve spent exactly half of my life, a full 15 years, waiting on a new anime adaptation for Spice and Wolf, and now it’s finally airing next month via Crunchyroll. AsAnime News Networkreports, the long-awaited anime, based on the novel series by Isuna Hasekura, will begin April 2.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Finals Season 2 is a shopping list of community requests combined with a lore dive I don't think anyone really asked for
New guns, gadgets, and game modes, plus a weird narrative twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a sea of recent live-service struggles, The Finals has been a relative bright spot. Fighting hard in a genre long-dominated by the exact games that its former Battlefield devs used to make, The Finals' twists on the FPS formula seemed enough to garner hard-fought attention.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Last of Us TV show creator says most theories about season 2 are incorrect, and the community is trying to work out what he means
Season 2 is currently filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of UsTV show creator Craig Mazin has shared an update on season 2, and it’s left us pretty confused. In a new interview, the co-showrunner said that most of our theories aboutThe Last of Us season 2aren’t right. “I’ve been monitoring things on the internet a little bit, people are very clever, they like to see where we’re shooting and then they have all these brilliant theories about what it means,” he said on theScriptnotes podcast.
Mar. 13, 2024
The National Videogame Museum's CEO says a digital-only future represents "a fundamental loss of important cultural material from our time"
A digital-only future for video games makes preserving their past impossible. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most museums you’ll visit are extremely hands-off - and for good reason. Preserving historical collections is no easy feat - there are entire boards of trustees that help to manage heritage sites, there are fire teams who are trained in how to handle the most valuable assets in emergencies, and even the slightest change in storage conditions can seriously degrade certain artifacts.
Mar. 13, 2024
The new Tekken 8 hotness is to cheat by wearing a massive hat 500% the usual size
Tekken the mickey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken 8players are seemingly manipulating in-game objects to turn themselves into gigantic hats and smite opponents. The tweet just below has gone semi-viral today on March 13, showing a Tekken 8 player getting absolutely obliterated by a Yoshimitsu player on PC. The hapless player barely has a chance to fight back, because the player that goes by the name ‘The Hat Man’ has quite literally turned themselves into a massive hat to throw their opponent off their game.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Walking Dead Universe Starter Set review: "Death, dice, despair… all it needs is more depth"
A comprehensive starter set High-quality, stylishly designed game components Captures the desperation of the game world well Dreary tone makes it a drag for all but the most dramatic players Gaps in information about NPCs can leave new GMs floundering Underdeveloped Survival Mode scenario adds little value Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Mar. 13, 2024
The Witcher recruits director of one of Apple's best shows for season 4
Sergio Mimica-Gezzan has signed on for The Witcher season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher season 4has recruited a veteran director with a pretty impressive resume. According to Witcher fan siteRedanian Intelligence, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan has signed on to direct four episodes of The Witcher season 4 (though Rednanian Intelligence theorizes that these four episodes could be split across season 4 and season 5).
Mar. 13, 2024
This $9 co-op horror FPS is the classic CoD Zombies spiritual successor I've waited 14 years for
Hellbreach: Vegas is a 4-player wave-based FPS for CoD Zombies fans of a certain age When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like me, have fond memories of blasting merciless waves of zombies in tight, confined spaces, and not really worrying about much else, then you probably used to play a lot of Call of Duty: Zombies with your buds and have been wanting a modern equivalent for years.
Mar. 13, 2024
This OG Xbox HDMI adapter just got a $40 price cut, and its biggest issue has been fixed
Use the savings to grab some cold ones and play Halo multiplayer! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking for a way to play your original Xbox console on a modern screen using HDMI? You might want to stop what you’re doing and check out the EON XBHD. Not only is it now $40 cheaper, but the company has seemingly fixed my biggest gripe with the adapter and whipped up a new transparent Halo Spartan Edition.
Mar. 13, 2024
To get better updates out quicker, Palworld dev asks players "genuinely interested in bug hunting" to help polish the survival game through its new testing program
You can play a part in Palworld’s development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s developer has launched a new testing program and is looking for players who are “genuinely interested in bug hunting” to help polish the game’s upcoming “exciting new content.” Pocketpair community manager ‘Bucky’ has announced the Palworld Testing program via the game’s officialDiscord server. “Thank you for your continued support of Palworld,” the dev writes.
Mar. 13, 2024
Venom fans have a wild theory about the Spider-Man spin-off's third movie thanks to its new official title
“Already looking forward to the Michael Jordan memes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, it’s official, Venom 3 is actually called Venom: The Last Dance – and fans are already trying to work out what that might mean for Eddie Brock and the titular symbiote. A select few even have a wild theory that the title hints at a rather unexpected appearance…
Mar. 13, 2024
The best WWE 2K24 CAWs for you to download right now
Find out how to get Erick Rowan and Sasha Banks with your WWE 2K24 CAWs guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You may not officially be able to play as the Wyatt Sicks in this year’s official wrestling sim, but WWE 2K24 CAWs still make it possible. Erick Rowan can easily be found viaWWE 2K24Community Creations – where you’ll also unearth alternate attires for the rest of Uncle Howdy’s stable.
Mar. 13, 2024
The 33 greatest Sandra Bullock movies
From driving runaway buses to falling from space, Sandra Bullock has done it all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since she blew up the silver screen in Speed, Sandra Bullock’s Hollywood career has never slowed down. After discovering acting in high school and college theater productions, Sandra Bullock officially embarked on her career in New York City; her first onscreen role was in the 1989 television film Bionic Showdown, a crossover with The Six Million Dollar man and its sister series The Bionic Woman.
Mar. 12, 2024
With Automatons threatening Ustotu and Draupnir, Helldivers 2 grunts worry the obsession with recapturing the infamous Malevelon Creek might derail the war effort
And they might have a point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 players are once again honing in on Malevelon Creek, and others are worried it’s going to drag the Galactic War effort into the mud. Yes, the fight for Malevelon Creek is back on.After originally losing Malevelon Creek to the Automatons earlier this month, players banded together to repel the robotic forces in droves, but even so, the percentage of the planet they’ve managed to actually conquer is negligible at the time of writing.
Mar. 12, 2024
A film fan saw 777 movies in theaters in a year, setting a new world record – including watching the Mario movie 35 times
Zach Swope watched almost 800 movies in 12 months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How many movies didyouwatch last year? Either way, it’s definitely not as many as Zach Swope, the new Guinness World Record holder for ‘Most films seen in a cinema in one year.’ Swope, who was raising awareness about autism, even caught multiple movies several times – includingThe Super Mario Bros.
Mar. 12, 2024
After 16 years, the canceled FPS TimeSplitters 4 gets saved and preserved through a seemingly unremarkable eBay listing for a PS3 test console
“This is exactly the kind of nonsense that wasn’t interested in back in 2008” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A prototype of Free Radical’s canceled FPS sequel TimeSplitters 4 has been found and preserved online, all thanks to one observant collector who spotted a tiny detail in what seemed like an unremarkable eBay listing for a PS3 test console.
Mar. 12, 2024
After releasing the mechs, Helldivers 2 calls on players to free 4 "high-priority" planets to "activate the Terminid Control System," and it sounds like a big deal
The next Major Order is now on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a brand new Major Order focusing on quarantining the Terminid threat, but players will need to rapidly liberate four planets to clear the objective. The brand new Major Order to ‘Activate the Terminid Control System’ has just gone live in Helldivers 2, immediately following theculmination of the huge offensive in Tien Kwanto initiate the massive mechs.
Mar. 12, 2024
Ahead of Stardew Valley update 1.6, creator Eric Barone confirms a bug players suspected for years that makes it "faster to harvest left-to-right"
Validation sweeter than blueberries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric Barone has committed to drip-feeding a daily stream of individual patch notes in the days leading up to update 1.6’s March 19 launch, and today’s drop validates the long-standing conspiracy theory that it’s actually faster to harvest crops from left to right. If you’re at all invested in Stardew Valley’s harvesting meta, you’ve probably stumbled acrossa theorythat’s been floated for yearsclaiming that it’s demonstrably fasterto harvest crops if you’re moving from left to right as opposed to the other way around.
Mar. 12, 2024
As Helldivers 2 gets Deep Rock Galactic comparisons, devs crush any division with dwarven democracy and ask about a co-op collab: "Arrowhead, please hit us back"
Helldivers 2 x Deep Rock Galactic, when? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a lot of comparisons between the two games, the developer of Deep Rock Galactic is trying to get theHelldivers 2studio’s attention to ask for a collaboration. Over the weekend, a few devs from Deep Rock Galactic developer Ghost Ship Games - Aaron, Mark, and Jacob - streamed themselves playing Helldivers 2 over onTwitch.
Mar. 12, 2024
Beetlejuice 2 gets the ideal early review from its star Michael Keaton: "I confidently say this thing is great"
The sequel has some early praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re still over half a year away from its release, butBeetlejuice 2has already got some high praise from its lead. Michael Keaton says he’s seen an early cut of the movie, and he thinks it’s fantastic. “I’ve seen it now,” he said on SiriusXM’s The Jess Cagle Show (viaVariety).
Mar. 12, 2024
Blood Hunters #2 introduces an all-new vampire hunter and shows what happens when vampires drink the Hulk's blood
Blood Hunters #2 brings Kate Bishop, Hulk, Elsa Bloodstone, and more into Blood Hunt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. June will mark the second month of Marvel’smassive Blood Hunt crossover, and with that comes the second month of many of its numerous tie-ins as well, including Blood Hunters #2. In the second issue of the anthology, writer Erica Schultz and artist Bernard Chang’s main story plot of Dagger assembling a team to rescue her partner Cloak from vampires, this time teaming up with famed monster hunter Elsa Bloodstone as they encounter a new “combatant” whose allegiance isn’t clear yet.
Mar. 12, 2024
Corsair M75 Wireless review: "a must-see for those after a true ambidextrous design"
The Corsair M75 Wireless is a solid gaming mouse, but it’s not going to be exciting enough to tempt fans of the Air away from their recent purchases. Still, with speedy tracking, a comfortable form factor, and fantastic battery this is a must-see for those after a true ambidextrous design. Comfortable shape Clean design with new RGB lighting Swappable buttons on each side Super fast and reliable sensor Unique take on on-the-fly DPI shifting
Mar. 12, 2024
Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse is a "cute, yet horrifying" graphic novel based on the popular roguelike
Alex Paknadel and Troy Little are the creators behind Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new range of comics based onroguelike game Cult of the Lambis on the way from Oni Press in association with publisher Devolver Digital and developer Massive Monster. The initial release, Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse, is a graphic novel designed to expand the mythology of the game.
Mar. 12, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 dev says "we're done" working on the RPG but doesn't rule out the possibility of the occasional small new feature
CD Projekt Red is mainly focused on the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and The Witcher 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077’s director has said thatCD Projekt Redis “done” working on the RPG but says it may still add the odd small feature when needed. In an interview withGame File, the director of Cyberpunk 2077 (for the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty DLC), Gabe Amatangelo, discusses the development of the futuristic RPG as well as its upcoming sequel which is currently codenamed Orion.
Mar. 12, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2's lack of multiplayer is "one of the basic original ideas of the first game" that its director doesn't want to stray from
Director Hideaki Itsuno says that Capcom hasn’t been “considering any form of multiplayer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were hoping to dive intoDragon’s Dogma 2’shuge open world alongside your friends at some point in the future, you might want to temper those expectations. According to director Hideaki Itsuno, the devs haven’t been considering “any form of multiplayer” at all.
Mar. 12, 2024
Even Michael Keaton doesn't know why he was in Morbius
“Even they couldn’t quite explain it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some two years after the film’s release, Michael Keaton still doesn’t know why he showed up in aMorbiuspost-credits scene. “No. No idea. None. Zero. Even they couldn’t quite explain it,” Keaton told theHappy Sad and Confused Podcastwhen asked about the cameo. “He said, ‘look, let me just kind of tell you.
Mar. 12, 2024
Expect future Helldivers 2 patches to deliver "a massive list of quality-of-life improvement ideas" that Arrowhead has sourced straight "from the community"
We’re just getting started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 creator director Johan Pilestedt is teasing developer Arrowhead Studio’s “grand plans” for the hit democracy-‘em-up, letting slip that we can expect heaps of quality-of-life improvements based on the community’s feedback. In an interview on thePlayStation Blog, Pilestedt touches on what’s to come for the Galactic War, clearly beaming with optimism.
Mar. 12, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says Queen's Blood expansions are "a possibility" following "very positive feedback" to the JRPG's best minigame
There could be more in store for the distracting deckbuilder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director has hinted at the possibility of expansions for the JRPG’s best minigame. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth features a sizable world chock full of side content and minigames to distract Cloud from his goal of tracking down and defeating former elite Soldier turned big bad Sephiroth.
Mar. 12, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best cameo isn't a character or a boss fight - it's Remake's best minigame
Opinion | Rebirth sees the return of Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s mini-game in such a novel way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the lead up to release, I’d seen flashes of Cloud, Tifa, and Barret detailed in old-school polygonal style inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Thanks to a helping of trailers and the gameplay reveal during the dedicated State of Play earlier this year, I couldn’t wait to witness their retro look in-game and discover the reason for it for myself.
Mar. 12, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's director wasn't expecting the RPG to reignite the 'yellow paint' discourse, but will "take on board the valuable feedback for future games"
“I didn’t think that the ‘yellow paint’ would be something that would be discussed on social media” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Responding to the yellow paint discourse,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director says he will “take on board the valuable feedback for future games.” Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi was likely expecting the second chapter of this modern retelling to be a hot topic in the run-up to launch as fans discussed everything from the sizable overworld packed with mini-games to the new party members and combat moves.
Mar. 12, 2024
Fortnite Scrying Pools: Where to find and use them
Scrying Pools in Fortnite are used to contact the gods as part of the Snapshot story quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Scrying Pools are a new addition to the island, tying in with the overall Myths & Mortals theme running through the current season. If you’ve never heard of them before, Scrying Pools were used by ancient seers to gaze into a medium (in this case, water) to try and divine visions or messages from a higher plane.
Mar. 12, 2024
Genshin Impact 4.5 release date and time - When the Chiori banner starts
New five-star Geo character Chiori debuts in the first half of version 4.5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact version 4.5 release time is getting close, with the update due today, March 12, at around 8pm PT / 11pm ET / 3am BT (March 13). As ever, patches technically arrive a day early thanks to time lag from Chinese developer Hoyoverse, but the exact release time will depend on maintenance downtime.
Mar. 12, 2024
Greta Gerwig is now no longer dismissing the idea of a Barbie sequel: "I want to do it"
Come on Barbie, let’s go party…again! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grab your plastic shoes and pink cowboy hat because it looks like we’re heading back to Barbieland asBarbiedirector Gerwig is officially now open to making a sequel. In a brief interview withDeadlineat Vanity Fair’s Oscar party, the director said there is “no resistance” from her about the possibility of Barbie 2.
Mar. 12, 2024
Having moved on after 26 years, Ash and Pikachu could one day make their way back to the Pokemon anime: "Anything is possible"
The door isn’t completely closed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Companyhas addressed whether icons Ash Ketchum and Pikachu could one day return to the Pokemon anime series, and it sounds like the door is being left open. Speaking toVariety, The Pokemon Company International heads Andy Gose and Taito Okiura address whether Ash Ketchum’s farewell in the Pokemon anime series was really for good.
Mar. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss explains how new Stratagems get made: "We play the game and get bored by the current selection, so we add another one"
“Generally, Stratagems are based on real world examples” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2devs have a pretty simple process for designing new Stratagems: they just make a new one whenever they get bored of the old selection. That’s perhaps oversimplifying the process a bit, but Arrowhead Studios CEO and creative director Johan Pilestedt says it’s all about having a fun idea and iterating on it until it makes sense in the game.
Mar. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 gets another balance patch, this time with all good news: armored bugs nerfed and an un-fun operation modifier removed
Bile Titans and Chargers have had their spawn rates adjusted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s latest patch has made sound like significant changes to the pesky, democracy-blockingChargersandBile Titans. While the tweet below touts the patch as mainly altering enemy spawn rates and adding UI fixes, the changes to the Chargers, in particular, could quietly have the biggest impact on the wider game.
Mar. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are preparing for the worst as clues suggest a classic enemy much bigger than Bile Titans could be about to rear its ugly head
Series veterans think Arrowhead is about to add Hive Lords to the mix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is no shortage of big bugs to tackle inHelldivers 2, not least the colossal Terminids known as Bile Titans, but if the latest fan theory is to be believed, a much bigger and more formidable foe is on the way.
Mar. 12, 2024
Hey '80s kids, the Lego Atari 2600 is now available at its lowest price, like, ever
Let these blocks give you a blast from the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Atari 2600, with its moving joystick and charming details, is a set that is an absolute must-have for anyone who loves retro gaming as much as they love Lego. Now, thanks to a rad discount, reliving the ’80s is more affordable than ever.
Mar. 12, 2024
How to activate the Terminid Control System in Helldivers 2
Help with the latest Major Order in Helldivers 2 by activating the Terminid Control System When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Helldivers 2 Terminid Control System Major Order, players need to assist with activating lots of Termicide dispersers to help purge the bugs from four vital planets. How exactly you go about doing this is quite straightforward, though it doesn’t seem it as things are complicated by the newHelldivers 2mission type that features in every operation on all four of the Umlaut Sector Barrier Planets.
Mar. 12, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown tops Netflix charts again with new fantasy movie – but it has a divisive Rotten Tomatoes score
Damsel is a Netflix hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Damsel, a new fantasy movie starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown, has raced to the top of the Netflix charts after it hit the streamer last Friday (March 8). The movie is now number one in the US, the UK, and plenty of other countries around the world including Australia, Canada, Mexico, Thailand, Germany, and Greece (perFlixPatrol).
Mar. 12, 2024
Marvel fans think Jon Bernthal's latest Instagram post is a cryptic, playful nod to his Punisher return
One batch, two batch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans think Jon Bernthal just dropped another hint about his return as Punisher in upcomingDisney Plusseries Daredevil: Born Again. The actor’s casting in the show has been rumored for a while, but there’s been no official announcement fromMarvel Studiosyet. Bernthal posted a photo on Instagram, which was then shared onReddit, of what appears to be a book cover featuring a mother holding a baby bear, who’s clutching a cookie.
Mar. 12, 2024
Marvel star recalls Ant-Man 3’s "absolutely chaotic" filming: "We were getting new pages until the last day"
But Katy O’Brian still had a great time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Love Lies Bleedingstar Katy O’Brian has opened up about filmingAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. She played Jentorra in the threequel, and reveals that her entry into the MCU was quite unique. “Yeah, that was absolutely chaotic,” she laughingly toldEntertainment Weekly. “I think we were getting new pages until the last day, and I think I was getting new fights the last day.
Mar. 12, 2024
Meet the Japanese solo dev who spent 15 years making the bizarre game that's secretly one of the highest-rated JRPGs on Steam and a personal favorite of mine
Astlibra Revision creator Keizo explains the making of the unexpected epic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I wouldn’t blame anyone for bouncing off of it even if I personally love what it is In the best way possible, Astlibra Revision truly feels like a game that was made by one person over the span of 15 years. I can’t imagine an experience like this coming from any other environment.
Mar. 12, 2024
Multiple indie devs "blindsided" after multi-year passion projects get immediately buried by EA's Command & Conquer Steam onslaught: "Maybe I'm just cursed"
“All of the built-up marketing and momentum squashed in an instant” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On March 7, EA shadow dropped a host of classic PC games on Steam, including pretty much the entire Command & Conquer series. That’s good news - unless you’re one of the indie devs who released a game the very same day and suddenly had to compete with decades worth of nostalgia amid the notorious whims of the Steam algorithm.
Mar. 12, 2024
New action movie produced by horror legend Jordan Peele is being compared to John Wick and The Raid in glowing first reactions
Critics are going bananas for Dev Patel’s directorial debut Monkey Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monkey Man, a new action movie produced by horror legend Jordan Peele, is getting rave reviews ahead of its April release date – with critics comparing it to the likes of The Raid andthe John Wick franchise. Directed by Dev Patel, who also co-wrote the screenplay and stars in the lead role, the film centers on Kid (Patel), a downtrodden young man who makes ends meet by competing in an underground fight club night after night.
Mar. 12, 2024
New Mork Borg adventure comes from the twisted mind of a 5-year-old
The world is ending and the floor is lava When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While in the rules in Mork Borg are light, its tone is unflinchingly, oppressively dark. In the world of Tveland, the apocalypse can be heralded with a mere roll of the dice. While I’ve played many of thebest tabletop RPGs, there are very few that hit the same pitch-perfect mix of style and cruelty that this game achieves (as we point out in ourMork Borg review).
Mar. 12, 2024
New sci-fi Netflix series from Game of Thrones creators is dividing critics
3 Body Problem is the acclaimed novel’s latest adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s 3 Body Problem has got its first reviews – and the new sci-fi series is dividing critics. Based on the award-winning novel The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixi, the series follows a young woman in 1960s China who makes a fateful decision that reverberates across space and time into the present day.
Mar. 12, 2024
Oscar-winning 20 Days in Mariupol is now available to stream for free
Channel 4 has got UK-based documentary lovers covered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Haven’t seen 20 Days in Mariupol yet? Well, Channel 4 has got you covered if you’re trying to watch the Oscar-winning movie, as it’s now streaming for free on the UK-based platform. At the Oscars, 20 Days in Mariupol beat out the likes of To Kill A Tiger, which centers on an Indian farmer seeking justice for his 13-year-old daughter, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, which details the life and career of the titular Ugandan activist, Islamic extremist drama Four Daughters, and The Eternal Memory, a Chilean study on the devastating effects of Alzheimers.
Mar. 12, 2024
Persona 3 Reload's new Expansion Pass slammed with negative Steam reviews by fans who have already spent over $100 on premium editions
Players also say that, right now, the $35 pass simply isn’t worth it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload players are review-bombing the new Expansion Pass for the JRPG on Steam after it was revealed that the pass will cost $35. Last week,Atlus revealed the Persona 3 Reload Expansion Pass, with DLC set to debut via the pass this week in the form of brand-new costumes and music tracks.
Mar. 12, 2024
Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 review: "likely to put a smile on your face"
As far as big screen gaming monitors go, the Philips Evnia 42M2N8900 is one of the best. Not only does it take to the stage with an exceptional 42-inch OLED panel and convenient features like USB-C hub abilities, but its integrated Ambiglow lighting provides an immersive lightshow as a visual cherry on top. Fantastic contrast and colors Immersive Ambiglow lighting Versatile size Not the brightest OLED around Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 12, 2024
Prime Video's most disturbing horror series gets a terrifying first look at season 2
Them: The Scare lands on Prime Video later this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We hope you have a strong stomach because the second season of Prime Video’s most disturbing horror anthology series Them is dropping this spring. And judging by the first-look images, Them: The Scare will be just as terrifying as the first installment. In the first look, we see an array of new characters from a distant-looking serial killer type lurking in his car and then sitting in a room sewing something together and covered in blood-red yarn.
Mar. 12, 2024
Scream 7 brings back original final girl Neve Campbell after Scream 6 no-show over pay dispute: "Sidney Prescott is coming back!"
Scream creator Kevin Williamson is also returning to direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scream’s original final girl, Neve Campbell, is reprising her role as Sidney Prescott for the upcoming sequelScream 7. And in another return for the series, it’s also been revealed that Scream creator Kevin Williamson will direct the sequel. This is a big deal as Campbell had previously stepped away for the role and didn’t appear in Scream 6 due to a dispute over her pay.
Mar. 12, 2024
Secretlab Monster Hunter edition chairs are here, and their adorable Palico cushions are killing me
I always knew my Palico had my back… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter is celebrating its 20th anniversary this month, which might be enough to make me grab my twin blades, head back to the new world, and turn more dinosaurs into hats. While my slightly sadistic ways of marking such an anniversary seem perfect to me, luxury gaming chair brand Secretlab is doing so with a brand new Monster Huntercollection.
Mar. 12, 2024
Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley says she didn't get many job offers after The Rise of Skywalker
Daisy Ridley reflects on wrapping up the sequel trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars actor Daisy Ridley has spoken about her career after wrapping up the sequel trilogy. “There weren’t that many offers coming in,” Ridley said during an SXSW panel (H/TVariety). “It’s not that there wasn’t any… I remember finishing and thinking, ‘Oh, it’s quiet and strange.
Mar. 12, 2024
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor and God of War 3 director unveils new studio making "story immersed action-adventure games"
Giant Skull is an LA-based studio of industry veterans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s director has founded a brand new studio in LA full of industry veterans, and they’re currently working on a new action-adventure game in Unreal Engine 5. FormerSonyand Respawn veteran Stig Asmussen is continuing to make games, this time as the boss of a new LA-based studio called Giant Skull.
Mar. 12, 2024
8 years later, here's how Dead by Daylight keeps pushing the limits of horror: "You're extremely grossed out but then you're extremely proud"
Interview | Delving into The Unknown, analog horror, and new chapter ‘All Things Wicked’ with Behaviour Interactive’s Dave Richard and Nicolas Barrière When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do me a favour: forget what you know about The Unknown. Dead by Daylight’s latest Killer might share a name with a certain social media sensation that emerged in Scotland over recent weeks, but this one’s not to be trifled with.
Mar. 12, 2024
Strategy RPGs are so freaking back: Unicorn Overlord publisher Atlus apologizes for stock shortages in Japan
Suffering from success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recently launched tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord is so popular in Japan that its publisher, Atlus, has issued an official apology for stock shortages. As highlighted by Twitter user @Genki_JPN, the Persona developer recently addressed fans via a post on itswebsite, apologizing for the lack of stock available following Unicorn Overlord’s launch last week.
Mar. 12, 2024
Struck-down Switch emulator Yuzu has been resurrected as 'Suyu', and its devs are convinced this one can avoid a Nintendo lawsuit
A new Switch emulator is in the works, and its team is taking some extra steps to try and avoid legal trouble When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, the popular Nintendo Switch emulatorYuzu was taken down after Nintendo filed a lawsuitagainst developer Tropic Haze, which ended up agreeing to a $2.4 million settlement. Despite this, the developers behind an upcoming replacement emulator, ‘Suyu,’ seem confident that they can avoid a similar outcome.
Mar. 12, 2024
Studio Ghibli's Oscar-winning movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is coming to streaming
The Boy and the Heron is coming to Max When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boy and the Heronis headed to Max. The streamer announced that it had extended its agreement with GKIDS and will continue to hold the exclusive U.S. film streaming rights for Studio Ghibli. As part of the deal, Hayao Miyazaki’s The Boy and the Heron will stream on Max sometime this year.
Mar. 12, 2024
Super Mario Bros. Movie concept art confirms several big characters were cut
What ever happened to little Miss Daisy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unseen concept art forThe Super Mario Bros. Moviehas recently come to light, revealing that several notable characters from the video games were originally supposed to appear in the movie, but for some reason never did. Production artwork, used to provide vision for the Super Mario Bros. Movie, show that a number of Mushroom Kingdom inhabitants were initially meant to appear in the movie.
Mar. 12, 2024
The Batman 2 delayed a year
Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson will have to wait a little longer to bring back the Caped Crusader When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans won’t have to wait all that long to return to the world of The Batman, however, as director Matt Reeves has also developed a Penguin spin-off streaming series for Max, along with a second planned streaming series focusing on Arkham Asylum.
Mar. 12, 2024
The hardest level in Super Mario Maker is only 17 seconds long, and in the final days before servers die it's crushing players even after 43,000 attempts
This is too many Piranha Plants When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The title of “hardest Mario level ever made” will be a topic of debate for far better platformer players than me, but one very strong contender looks like the final roadblock for the Super Mario Maker fans who are rushing to beat every single level before the servers go down.
Mar. 12, 2024
The solo dev behind one of the wildest narratives in JRPG history agrees "it was a miracle that the story came together in the end"
Astlibra Revision creator Keizo was also reeling from the story a bit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortunately,I recently had the chance to talk with the game’s solo creator, Keizo, about the 15yearsof development behind this wild narrative, which has quietly become one of the best-rated JRPGs on Steam (it’s also on Switch) and a personal favorite of mine.
Mar. 12, 2024
This looks like a trailer for FromSoftware's long-lost RPG, but it's actually an enormous Dark Souls 3 mod that's finally getting a demo after almost 4 years of work
Dark Souls: Archthrones is getting a playable demo this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been craving more Dark Souls content in your life, then prepare yourself. A colossal Dark Souls 3 mod called Dark Souls: Archthrones is on the way, and you’d be forgiven for thinking that it was an entirely newFromSoftwareRPG. Seriously, there’s perhaps no better example of how talented dedicated video game fans can be than this.
Mar. 12, 2024
This Palworld player was sitting on a Jetragon's hoard of valuable items worth 200,000 gold, all because they didn't believe they wouldn't need them for late-game crafting
They might not be useful now, but many Palworld players are refusing to sell their gemstones and precious materials When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ManyPalworldplayers are straight up refusing to make the most of one of the survival game’s best sources of in-game currency out of the fear that they might end up regretting it later down the line.
Mar. 12, 2024
We found a surprise MTG Fallout discount, and so help me but I'm tempted
A rad-ical saving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you were on the fence about it, I apologize to your wallet and am sorry to say that MTG Fallout is getting quite the discount. Following its launch earlier in March, most Commander decks for this brand-new set (which recreates the post-apocalyptic universe through Magic: The Gathering cards) have been slashed in price.
Mar. 12, 2024
Where to buy the MSI Claw: stock updates for the Steam Deck rival
Here’s where to get your claws on MSI’s handheld gaming PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. USCheck at AmazonCheck at NeweggCheck at Best Buy UKCheck at AmazonCheck at ArgosCheck Currys Asus ROG Ally:From $399 at Best BuyLenovo Legion GO:From $699 at Amazon Figuring out where to buy the MSI Claw shouldn’t be a pain, but the Steam Deck rival seem to be in high demand right now.
Mar. 12, 2024
Japanese solo dev behind surprise Steam mega-hit weighs in on the term JRPG: "This is a term I heard for the first time since it's not used in Japan"
A useful chat with Astlibra Revision creator Keizo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The past year or so has seen an uptick in discussion about the accuracy, validity, and appropriateness of the term JRPG, commonly used primarily among English-speaking audiences as a shorthand for themes and design sensibilities common to, and initially incubated within, RPGs made in Japan.
Mar. 11, 2024
After 14 years, the artist behind Minecraft's iconic paintings shares the original artwork made for what was once a "little weird indie hobby game"
Meet the artist behind Minecraft’s paintings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The artist behindMinecraft’s iconic paintings has shared the original PNG and the story of how they started working on the “little weird indie hobby game.” The file the artist is referring to is included in the tweet and features many of the paintings that you can find in the sandbox title, including the Donkey Kong painting and the one of the person holding the pig.
Mar. 11, 2024
After 2 years, this vampire anime based on one of our favorite manga is getting the second season it deserves
Call of the Night has been renewed for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of the Night has been renewed for a second season. A teaser trailer was released for the new season, which bears the tagline: “The night isn’t over yet.” According to Crunchyroll, Tomoyuki Itamura will return to direct season 2 – which stars Sora Amamiya and Gen Sato.
Mar. 11, 2024
After Across the Spider-Verse's Oscars snub, self-proclaimed "sore loser" Shameik Moore says it was "robbed"
The Miles Morales actor speaks out after Oscars disappointment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versewent home empty-handed at this year’s Oscars, with one of its stars proclaiming it was “robbed.” Shameik Moore, who plays Miles Morales in the Spider-Verse series of films,tweeted"robbed" – after initially writing “robed” – not long after Studio Ghibli’sThe Boy and the Heronbeat Across the Spider-Verse to win Best Animated Feature.
Mar. 11, 2024
After almost 2 years, Genshin Impact confirms Arlecchino for update 4.6 in one of the open-world RPG's most-anticipated reveals ever
Arlecchino will be the second playable Fatui Harbinger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Hoyoverse confirmed Arlecchino’s impending debut as a playable character earlier today. It seems Arlecchino will be the only new character in update 4.6, but that hasn’t stopped Genshin players from losing their minds. Arlecchino’s become a central character of the main story quest for Genshin’s newest region, Fontaine, and she’s a likable anti-hero of sorts.
Mar. 11, 2024
Animated movies were in the firing line (again) at this year's Oscars, but Spider-Verse's Chris Miller has the perfect response
Across the Spider-Verse’s producer responds to Jimmy Kimmel’s animation joke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animation was the butt of the joke at this year’s Oscars ceremony, but one high-profile director/producer had the perfect response to the poorly received joke from host Jimmy Kimmel. Chris Miller, who produced Best Animated Feature nominee Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,tweeted, “Animation is not a genre for children it is a medium for people and that medium is film.
Mar. 11, 2024
Behind the battles of the anime and manga, Dragon Ball proves that glory is worthless if you're not using it to make the world a better place
Opinion | Akira Toriyama’s masterwork Dragon Ball is about how much we need one another When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If one had to describe Dragon Ball, the series that many consider to bethe late Akira Toriyama’s magnum opus, in the simplest of terms, they’d likely refer to the sheer amount of fighting in it. That’s not a slight to those people, either.
Mar. 11, 2024
Certain Helldivers 2 Stratagems are so dangerous that some players are convinced they're deliberately attacking us
Helldivers 2 players say certain Stratagems are more likely to attack them than the enemies they’re pitted against When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As theHelldivers 2community continues its quest to smash bots, squish bugs, and spread Managed Democracy with ourshiny newHelldiver 2 mechsin tow, it’s been noted that some of the supposedly helpful Stratagems can actually be far more hassle than they’re worth.
Mar. 11, 2024
Christopher Nolan wins Best Director at the 2024 Oscars
Christopher Nolan picks up his first Oscar for Best Director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The winner of Best Director at this year’s Oscars has been announced and, despite some stiff competition, it’sOppenheimerdirector Christopher Nolan who is taking home the award. As expected, Nolan’s work helming the biopic of Robert J. Oppenheimer (played by Cillian Murphy) was enough to tip the scales in his favor.
Mar. 11, 2024
Cillian Murphy wins Best Actor at the 2024 Oscars for Oppenheimer
Cillian Murphy wins his first Oscar for Oppenheimer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy has won his first Oscar for his role inOppenheimer. The Irish actor takes home the gong for Best Actor at the Academy Awards, on a night dominated by Christopher Nolan’s film. The win isn’t a huge surprise as Murphy has been the one to beat this awards season, picking up the BAFTA and Golden Globe in the lead-up to the Oscars.
Mar. 11, 2024
Comeback for fan-favorite Skaven army teased in Warhammer Age of Sigmar
Return of the ratmen? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If a new teaser is anything to go by, it looks like the Skaven ratmen are coming back to Warhammer Age of Sigmar in a big way… soon. Plus, the plot thickens with more reveals that suggest a new edition of the game may be imminent. Over the weekend, Warhammer Community posted a trailer simply called ‘Sigmar Lied.
Mar. 11, 2024
Daisy Ridley shares more insight into new Rey Star Wars movie: "I know there's an introduction of new characters"
The upcoming movie is set 15 years after The Rise of Skywalker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley remains secretive about her upcoming Star Wars movie, but she provided a little more insight during a recent interview at SXSW. “I know bits and bobs. I know there’s an introduction of new characters,” Ridley toldDeadline. “I don’t know about previous characters.
Mar. 11, 2024
Deadpool barges his way into Marvel's tabletop RPG with his very own manual that's also a comic book one-shot
Marvel is blending comics and RPG manuals with a Deadpool one-shot that functions as both When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest release from the Marvel Multiverse Roleplaying Game is about to blend tabletop RPGs and comic books in a hands-on way with Deadpool Roleplays the Marvel Universe, a comic one-shot that’s also a new standalone RPG adventure.
Mar. 11, 2024
Demon Slayer season 4 gets a slightly later release date than expected
The Hashira Training arc returns in May, but it could be short and sweet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Demon Slayer season 4is almost back on our screens. The release date for the Hashira Training arc has been revealed alongside a flashy new trailer – though confusion reigns about how long the new season will be. Demon Slayer will return on May 12, a slightly later release date than expected given all but one of Demon Slayer’s previous seasons have debuted like clockwork in April.
Mar. 11, 2024
Everything you need to know about MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction
Yeehaw! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Products4.Mechanics5.Story6.Spoilers7.Deals It’s prerelease week for MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction, making it the perfect time to scope out what cards and pre-con decks from the set might be worth picking up.You could be hoping to add a little bit of Western flair to your existing Magic collection. Heck, this could be your first time moseying into the wild world of one of thebest card games.
Mar. 11, 2024
Don't wear the Symbiote suit in Marvel's Spider-Man 2's first mission, unless you want to discover a new hero: Poop-Man
“If they patch out Peter Pooper, I’m not playing the DLC” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has warned others about the dangers of wearing the Symbiote suit in the game’s first mission. As highlighted by the Twitter users below, there’s a very real consequence if you playMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Game Plusand take on Sandman while wearing a specific suit.
Mar. 11, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 leads want the RPG's open world to be so interesting that "it would actually be a shame to ride a horse"
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s map is filled with things to stop us from feeling bored, its leads tease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’senormous open world might be several times larger than its predecessor’s, but according to its director and producer, we shouldn’t feel the need to skip through it as fast as possible. InCapcom’s upcoming action-RPG, fast travel is restricted.
Mar. 11, 2024
Emma Stone wins Best Actress at the 2024 Oscars for Poor Things
It’s her second win When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emma Stone has won the Oscar for Best Actress at this year’s Academy Awards. The actor was nominated in the category for her performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’s surrealist comedy-dramaPoor Things, and beat out the likes of Nyad’s Annette Bening,Maestro’s Carey Mulligan, Anatomy of a Fall’s Sandra Hüller, andKillers of the Flower Moon’s Lily Gladstone.
Mar. 11, 2024
Doctor Strange just assembled a D&D adventuring party to save the world from a Jumanji-style cursed RPG manual
It turns out Doctor Strange, Black Cat, Taskmaster, and Hunter’s Moon are the perfect fantasy adventuring group When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Strange has had to deal with a lot of cursed artifacts in the Marvel Universe, but his latest adventure in March 6’s Doctor Strange #13 is taking him somewhere we’ve never seen him go: inside a cursed RPG manual that has manifested its fantasy setting in the real world, Jumanji style.
Mar. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P regrets making the MMO as stress-free as it is
Yoshi-P says if you take out the stress, you take out the fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida, often referred to as Yoshi-P, says he regrets making the long-running MMO as stress-free as it is. Talking toFamitsu, Yoshida underscored the importance of striking the right balance of stressful but enjoyable. Notably, he said over the years,Square Enixhas made an effort to minimize the amount of stress and discomfort people experience playing Final Fantasy 14, and in retrospect worries the game isn’t challenging enough.
Mar. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P would like to direct another "major" game before he retires
But there are no solid plans right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director Naoki Yoshida has addressed whether he’ll direct another game following the massive MMO, and it sounds like he’s keen to. Yoshida answered plainly, saying that, while it’s completely undecided right now, if the chance came about to work on another large-scale project, he’d like to direct it himself.
Mar. 11, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 PC port is in the "final stages of optimization," system requirements are "somewhat high," and there's a demo on the way
There’s still no release date, but “it won’t be a year” before Final Fantasy 16 hits PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PC port ofFinal Fantasy 16is at the end of its development cycle, producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida has revealed. Yoshida said as much in a new interview withGame Informer, in which he also spoke vaguely about what PC players can expect in terms of system requirements.
Mar. 11, 2024
Fortnite Weapons Bunkers: How to find and open them
Weapons Bunkers in Fortnite unlock during the course of each match and contain high-value loot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Weapons Bunkers are a fresh addition to the battle royale island, meaning that after years of teases we can finally open a hatch and head underground. If you know where they are and how to get inside then they’ll certainly give you a tactical advantage inFortnite Season 2, as they house a trove of weapons and items to stock up on as well as the opportunity to mod your guns to make them even more powerful.
Mar. 11, 2024
From Ken-tastic performances to a naked John Cena, here are the 10 best moments from the 2024 Oscars
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Messi is in the building Who would have thought that the Oscars’ most esteemed guest would be four-legged and furry? After much debate as to whether or not the canine co-star would be allowed to attend the awards, Messi the dog from Anatomy of a Fall did in fact appear at the ceremony. The seven-year-old Border Collie even earned a shoutout from host Jimmy Kimmel during his monologue: “Messi, who even though he’s a dog, may have given the performance of the year in Anatomy of a Fall.
Mar. 11, 2024
Helldivers 2 director turns to community for advice on how to get meta-enthusiasts to stop kicking other players
There’s some very good suggestions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s director has turned to its community for suggestions on how to stop meta-following players from kicking others. Kicking players is a bit of a problem in Helldivers 2 at the moment. At the highestHelldivers 2 difficulties, players kick others if they aren’t using a fewHelldivers 2 metaweapons, such as the Breaker shotgun or the Railgun Stratagem.
Mar. 11, 2024
It looks like Dragon's Dogma 2's pre-load is live on Xbox, and it's mercifully small
That’ll be 69GB, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s pre-load is seemingly available onXbox Series X/S, and it’s surprisingly under 70GB. A user on the Xbox Series X subreddit in Spain has posted that their digital pre-order of Dragon’s Dogma 2 is letting them download the full game ahead of launch next week. This isn’t a surprise - pre-loading is pretty standard these days for bigger games - butCapcomhasn’t officially announced a pre-load date for Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Mar. 11, 2024
James Gunn says Peacemaker season 2 starts filming this summer, and clears up the show’s confusing place in DC canon
Season 1 of the Max show is no longer canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas revealed that Peacemaker season 2 will start filming this summer, while also simultaneously clearing up the show’s confusing place in DC canon. The director and co-CEO of DC Studios took toThreadsto confirm that Peacemaker season 2 will shoot this summer. Gunn added, “Yes, we’ll be shooting Superman & Peacemaker simultaneously; yes, I’ve written all the episodes; but, no, in the interest of getting the show out there I won’t be able to direct them all (only some).
Mar. 11, 2024
Lego Fortnite finally has new sets to build, but players are balking at the $20 price tags
“That is a blatant slap in the face to the players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside the launch ofFortniteChapter 5 Season 2,Lego Fortnitehas gotten an update introducing a host of new Lego kits to build. But among players who have already been frustrated by the survival game’s bugs and slow updates, the fact that these kits come with some hefty price tags is causing no shortage of frustration.
Mar. 11, 2024
MultiVersus, the fighting game where Shaggy can fight Batman, is relaunching in May with updated netcode after it abruptly disappeared last year
The jam packed fighting game finally returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warner Bros. fighting game MultiVersus is relaunching later this year on May 28, after it was taken down following an extensive open beta last year. Announced just earlier today, March 11, MultiVersus will return to PC and consoles alike later this year on May 28. It’s got a brand new game engine to boot: the new-gen Unreal Engine 5.
Mar. 11, 2024
New supernatural romance anime based on a hit manga gets Crunchyroll release window
Dandadan will arrive this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The supernatural romance follows schoolgirl Momo Ayase, who befriends her UFO-fanatic classmate, Ken Takakura (or Okarun, as Momo calls him). Despite Okarun’s belief in aliens, he doesn’t believe in spirits, while Momo feels the complete opposite – so the two set out to prove each other wrong. Per the official synopsis, “To prove to each other what they believe in is real, Momo goes to an abandoned hospital where a UFO has been spotted and Okarun goes to a tunnel rumored to be haunted.
Mar. 11, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 GPU could feature faster GDDR7 memory, but other details are up for debate
Leakers can’t make up their minds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. NvidiaGeForce RTX 5090 specs rumors are making the rounds, and next gen graphics cards could come armed with faster GDDR7 VRAM. The specific configuration will reportedly outpace current models with speeds reaching 28 Gbps, but leakers are seemingly struggling to commit to a specific bus width. The latest RTX 5000 leak comes courtesy of the ever reliableKopite7kimi, who says the next gen line-up will use GDDR7 VRAM chips running at 28 Gbps.
Mar. 11, 2024
One month into the Galactic War, the Helldivers 2 community learned that spreading democracy isn't as easy as it looks
The Galactic War | Diaries from the Frontlines: tracking the Galactic War effort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been one month since Super Earth High-Command mobilized the Helldivers into the Second Galactic War. Operation Valiant Enclosure was supposed to be a simple counter-offensive, designed to halt an emerging Terminid advance on the Orion Sector. The battle to protect Heeth and Angel’s Venture was easily won, but other threats soon emerged – while bugs swarmed eastern territories, a western front emerged as Automatons launched a debilitating assault against the worlds of Mantes and Draupnir.
Mar. 11, 2024
One of the best action RPGs of 2024 gets better as Granblue Fantasy Relink rolls out the kind of endgame live services would kill for, plus more gorgeous characters
Granblue Fantasy Relink has yet another epic boss battle on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Granblue Fantasy Relink,a surprise hit that’s managed to stand outin a year positively stuffed with JRPGs, is barely a month old but already rolling out an exciting roadmap of free content that starts with a new boss coming this Thursday, March 14.
Mar. 11, 2024
Zach Galifianakis joins the cast of one Hulu's best and biggest shows
Zach Galifianakis will star in season four of Only Murders in the Building When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zach Galifianakis has joined the cast of Hulu’s hit comedy Only Murders in the Building. The comedian joins season 4 of crime comedy alongside an impressive list of new cast members including Eugene Levy, Eva Longoria, and Kumail Nanjiani. Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and Martin Short are all set to return for the upcoming season, with Meryl Streep also slated to appear once more as struggling actress Loretta Durkin.
Mar. 11, 2024
Oppenheimer wins big at the 2024 Oscars, with Poor Things and The Zone of Interest also picking up awards
The full list of winners is here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The big winner of the night was Oppenheimer, which won seven awards. It led the way in nominations with 11. Surprisingly, there weren’t any major upsets – the race was close between Lily Gladstone and Emma Stone, though, and ultimately Stone won the Best Actress trophy for her role as Bella Baxter inPoor Things.
Mar. 11, 2024
Ori and the Blind Forest has sold around 10 million copies which "probably makes it the most successful Metroidvania ever made," but its dev could've gone bankrupt
The gorgeous Metroidvania’s success allows its director to buy dream consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Ori and the Blind Forest has revealed the Metroidvania series has sold around 10 million copies when it could’ve bankrupted its developer. The director of Ori and the Blind Forest has taken to Twitter to show off their latest purchase.
Mar. 11, 2024
Outlast Trials crossplay settings and how to change them
Open up multiplayer options with cross platform players, or shut them all down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outlast Trials crossplay not only lets you play with other people on other platforms, you can even dictate what regions around the world can join you as you hide in the dark from the unhinged threats of the Murkoff Facility.
Mar. 11, 2024
Palworld Xbox players were apparently doing too much for the survival game to handle, so console saves over 16MB had to be patched
Palworld players on Xbox can now rest easy knowing that their progress should save correctly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re aPalworldplayer on Xbox, an important patch has been rolled out to ensure that your save data is actually saving correctly, after some players started to see things go awry when their data got a bit too big for the game to handle.
Mar. 11, 2024
Rise of the Ronin sits somewhere between Assassin's Creed and Nioh, but the action RPG's rhythm combat took me back to a 27-year-old PS1 classic
Preview | Team Ninja’s latest PS5 exclusive is the studio’s most ambitious yet – can it pull off everything it hopes to achieve? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In turn, some of the rough-around-the-edges charm that made Nioh and its sequel so endearing has been lost in my eyes – Rise of the Ronin regularly boasts Assassin’s Creed levels of narrative-inspired, icon-heavy hand-holding – but, from the two or so hours of hands-on time I’ve had so far, the game’s broader scope facilitates a richer story that’s underpinned by some wonderfully brutal combat.
Mar. 11, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. wins Best Supporting Actor at the 2024 Oscars
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor at this year’s Academy Awards. The actor was nominated in the category for his performance in Christopher Nolan’s biographical thriller Oppenheimer, and beat out the likes of American Fiction’s Sterling K. Brown, Barbie’s Ryan Gosling,Poor Things' Mark Ruffalo, andKillers of the Flower Moon’s Robert De Niro.
Mar. 11, 2024
Star Trek Discovery season 5 spoiler-free review: "As if Strange New Worlds and Picard season 3 never happened"
The last leg of Discovery’s five-year mission gets off to an unremarkable start. Season 5 has some spectacular moments and no shortage of potential, but the ponderous storytelling will make you feel like Strange New Worlds and the brilliant Picard season 3 never happened. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Mar. 11, 2024
Stardew Valley creator reveals a single patch note from the big 1.6 update and fans are already calling it a "game changer"
Chopping down trees will soon yield saplings to grow new trees at a faster rate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has revealed a single patch note from the upcoming 1.6 update, and it’s already being hailed as a “game changer.” In atweet, ConcernedApe shared that he’d recently begun working on the official patch notes for Stardew Valley update 1.
Mar. 11, 2024
Steven Yeun says Invincible season 3 is happening, and we probably won't have to wait years this time: "We know that this big break was not fun"
Season 2 took an almost four-month hiatus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Yeun says Invincible season 3 is underway – and that this time, the wait won’t be as long. “For us, we know that this big break was not fun,” Yeun, who voices Mark Grayson aka Invincible, toldCollider. “We’ve been working hard to get a lot of backlog done.
Mar. 11, 2024
Studio Ghibli makes history at the 2024 Oscars with The Boy and the Heron
The studio has broken its own record set by Spirited Away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This means that the only two hand-drawn 2D films to ever win in the category have both come from the same studio and the same animation master. That’s pretty impressive, right? Inspired by Miyazaki’s real life, The Boy and the Heron follows 12-year-old Mahito as he struggles to settle in a new town after his mother’s death, only to befriend a talking heron who informs him that his mother is still alive.
Mar. 11, 2024
The Acer Predator Orion X just got its first price drop
An RTX 4080 and an Intel Core i9 for £500 less? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been saving your money up for a high-end gaming PC, I have some news you should know about. Now, I won’t lie to you - this is still a very expensive gaming PC. If you’re shopping for specs like these, you’re going to need to part with a lot of coin first.
Mar. 11, 2024
The Dragon's Dogma 2 character creator is already the ultimate RPG crossover, with incredibly convincing takes on The Witcher, Elden Ring, and Baldur's Gate 3
This character creator has already produced everything from Pokemon nightmares to one of the most wholesome stories I’ve ever seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The character creator for Dragon’s Dogma 2 has only been out for a few days, but it’s quickly turned into the ultimate RPG crossover - and it’s simultaneously producing some of the most wholesome and most horrifying things I have ever seen come out of a video game.
Mar. 11, 2024
The Handmaid's Tale star joins cast of Netflix's You season 5
Netflix has cast Madeline Brew in the next season of hit thriller You When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix gears up for another installment of Joe Goldberg’s stalking series as it casts The Handmaid’s Tale star Madeline Brew inYou season 5. Not much is known about the series at this point but if the show picks up from where it left off, we will see the killer back on his home turf ready to cause some more havoc.
Mar. 11, 2024
The Oscars featured the best Batman reunion thanks to Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger
“We’ve both tried to kill Batman!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Oscars featured several fun presenting duos during this year’s ceremony, from a Beetlejuice reunion with Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara toOppenheimer’s Emily Blunt andBarbie’s Ryan Gosling taking to the stage to represent Barbenheimer. However, Keaton was involved in another hilarious moment thanks to Twins co-stars – and former Batman villains – Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who presented the awards for Best Visual Effects and Best Editing.
Mar. 11, 2024
Todd Howard stopped some Fallout 5 ideas appearing in the Fallout TV show
The series' showrunners now know what’s going to happen in Fallout 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout series lead Todd Howard says he vetoed certain ideas in the upcomingFallout TV showbecause he’s saving them forFallout 5. Den of Geekhas spoken to Howard and director and executive producer Jonathan Nolan, as well as showrunner Graham Wagner, about the forthcoming Prime Video series.
Mar. 11, 2024
Turns out Helldivers 2's bugs are constantly tracking you down and sneaking up on you because they can literally sniff you out
Helldivers 2’s director has confirmed that some enemies have a sense of smell to find you even when you’re hidden When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever been in the middle of playingHelldivers 2and wondered how one of the pesky terminids managed to track you down when it should never have seen you, there’s a reason for that – they can smell you.
Mar. 11, 2024
Oppenheimer wins Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Christopher Nolan film saw of stiff competition:Poor Things,Barbie,American Fiction, Anatomy of a Fall,The Holdovers,Killers of the Flower Moon, Maestro,Past Lives, andThe Zone of Interestwere all also nominated for the night’s biggest trophy. Oppenheimer has swept the major categories tonight, also picking up awards for Best Actor (Cillian Murphy), Best Director (Christopher Nolan), and Best Supporting Actor (Robert Downey Jr).
Mar. 10, 2024
"I won't stop till I'm given a melee weapon": Helldivers 2 madman is fist-fighting their way through bugs with over 100 melee kills a mission
Punching up critters and robots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 weaponrydoesn’t have any melee options yet, but that hasn’t stopped one democracy-spreader who’s committed to punching every bug they come across. The Reddit post embedded below, originally put up on the series' main subreddit, shows one player’s post-mission stats. Things seem fairly mundane at first - a couple deaths, good accuracy, impressive kills - until you scan through to the bottom of the list and see a slightly concerning 116 melee kills.
Mar. 10, 2024
Breath of the Wild hugely inspired the sequel to one of the first open-world games ever made: "You can go literally anywhere"
Outcast: A New Beginning lets you tackle objectives in any order When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Outcast: A New Beginning, the sequel to one of the very first open-world games ever made, is actually hugely inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. The Outcast seriesreturns after a quarter-century hiatus, but the 25-year-long break has only given the sequel more influences to pull from.
Mar. 10, 2024
Da'Vine Joy Randolph wins Best Supporting Actress at the 2024 Oscars
She wins the first award of the night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Holdovers' Da’Vine Joy Randolph has won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress at this year’s Academy Awards. She was up againstOppenheimer’s Emily Blunt,The Color Purple’s Danielle Brooks,Barbie’s America Ferrera, and Nyad’s Jodie Foster. Randolph won for her performance as Mary Lamb in comedy-drama The Holdovers, which was directed by Alexander Payne and released to critical acclaim last fall in the US and early this year in the UK.
Mar. 10, 2024
Miyamoto confirms new Super Mario Movie from Illumination coming in 2026, but instead of a sequel, the film is "broadening Mario's world"
Series creator Shigeru Miyamoto is back in a producing role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following thebillion-dollar successof the first Super Mario Bros. Movie, series owner Nintendo and animation studio Illumination have announced another film “based on the world of Super Mario Bros.” “We’ll let you know the details once we’re ready to share more," he continues. “This time too, the staff at Illumination and Nintendo are working together.
Mar. 10, 2024
Oscars 2024: All the winners, the red carpet, and ceremony
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a few hours to the event, let’s get stuck into what you need to know. The red carpet has already kicked off as some of the stars have started arriving. Among the early arrivals are Jamie Lee Curtis (last year’sbest supporting actress winner),Past Livesstar John Magaro, and theGodzilla Minus Oneteam who are nominated for best visual effects.
Mar. 10, 2024
The best time to play Dragon's Dogma was 12 years ago, and the second-best time is now while the RPG is on sale for $5 ahead of Dragon's Dogma 2's launch
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen is cheaper than… most things in this economy right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is right around the corner, and with the original currently on sale for $5, there’s never been a better time to play the cult classic. But Dragon’s Dogma was always destined for fame because climbing big beasts as a relatively small person and holding on like a rodeo ride while they flail about is, frankly, always fun.
Mar. 9, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14 heads to Dawntrail, Yoshi-P promises the MMO won't forget the unanswered mysteries of the past 10 years
Interview |Producer and director Naoki Yoshida says “we won’t ever be starting from a blank slate” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we near the end of a 10-year saga in Final Fantasy 14’s Endwalker expansion, the story takes a pause. A fan-favorite character bids farewell and reassures us that there’s plenty we’ve yet to discover – the ruins beneath the waters of the Bounty, the treasure islands beyond the frozen waters of Blindfrost in Othard’s north, the fabled golden cities of the New World, and so much more.
Mar. 9, 2024
600 Activision QA staff vote to form the biggest US game union to date: "As QA workers, we often have the weakest protections and lowest pay"
Workers from the Call of Duty publisher form Activision Quality Assurance United When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. About 600 ofActivision’s QA staff have voted to unionize, formally becoming the biggest video game union in North America. Hundreds of quality assurance workers in the Activision Publishing department voted to form the Activision Quality Assurance United union, assisted by the Communication Workers of America (CWA).
Mar. 9, 2024
3 Body Problem review: "A solid sci-fi premise is weighed down by a clunky script"
3 Body Problem finds its feet in its final few episodes as it fully commits to the sci-fi elements of the story, moving away from interpersonal (and, often, inconsequential) character drama – it’s just a shame it takes so long to get there. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Mar. 9, 2024
Call of Duty Black Ops legend says his new studio is an attempt to get back to "old-school" game development
Interview| David Vonderhaar is back with Bulletfarm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vonderhaar says he has Bulletfarm’s first game entirely mapped out in his head, but in these extremely early days there’s not much he can say about how it will look. In the announcement, he promised a “more intimate and relatable” experience than Call of Duty, with “an emphasis on co-operative gameplay” and a “passion for rich characters.
Mar. 9, 2024
Gamer-weary Helldivers 2 boss says "we did" fix the railgun, and it was always meant to be "like a sniper rifle on crack" that can also kill you
“Like it was always intended to be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2game director Johan Pilestedt is pushing back against complaints about the most recentbalance patch, specifically as it relates to the RS-422 railgun. For some context, the railgun has been one of thebest Helldivers 2 weaponsfor taking down armored enemies, particularly the dreaded Chargers, because it penetrates their armor and also happens to be very effective at killing.
Mar. 9, 2024
Multiple Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leads describe how "tough" the JRPG's development was: "I honestly wasn't sure that we could put it all together in time"
The sequel was huge in every single way, to be fair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lead developers who worked onFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhave described how “tough” making the sequel really was. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the second part in the ongoing remake trilogy, was released just last month to universal acclaim and becamethe highest-rated game in the series in over two decades.
Mar. 9, 2024
PlayStation pulls Stellar Blade demo off consoles after the RPG was accidentally made available, in a move it didn't even make for P.T.
An unusual move for Sony When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stellar Blade demo was quietly added and then swiftly deleted from the PS5 PlayStation Store earlier today, withSonyredacting access for users who downloaded it. Stellar Blade is the action-roleplaying game featuringslick actionand an already loveable protagonist, coming exclusively to PS5 on April 26. Neither Sony nor developer Shift Up had announced or advertised a demo before it went live earlier today, but less than an hour after the free trial’s publication, it was quickly removed with no comment from either company.
Mar. 9, 2024
PlayStation-partnered studio from former Black Ops devs shuts down after saying its Sony collaboration would bring "complete financial security"
Deviation Games had yet to reveal its debut game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deviation Games, the new studio partnered with PlayStation, has shut down just a few years after saying itsSonycollaboration would bring “complete financial security.” “I want to express my deepest gratitude to our entire team,” chief human resources and operations officer Kirste Stull wrote on LinkedIn, spotted bygamesindustry.
Mar. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's Cosmic Exploration ditches the Stardew Valley-like paradise of Island Sanctuary for the collective MMO grind of Ishgard Restoration
Yoshi-P delves into the new planet-exploring feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’snew lifestyle content has more in common with the Ishgard Restoration Project (collective grinding) than one might expect. The most recent Final Fantasy 14 Fest in Tokyo shed some light on the upcoming Cosmic Exploration feature, which has players rocket off to various planets for some interstellar exploration.
Mar. 8, 2024
"You should break our game some more," Enshrouded dev tells devious player after they use exploits to skip huge chunks of the survival game
That’s not how you’re supposed to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An Enshrouded player tackled the survival game in the most chaotic way possible, and its developer promptly asked them to “break our game some more.” StreamerLet’s Game It Out aka Josh, who is known for pushing games to their limits, has given Enshrouded a try and basically manipulated it enough to skip over big chunks of the game.
Mar. 8, 2024
10 years later, cult classic Persona-like JRPG Tokyo Xanadu is getting a sequel with a completely new setting
Tokyo Xanadu New Project is set in Kyoto When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beloved JRPG developer Nihon Falcom, best known for the Ys, The Legend of Heroes, and Trails series, announced Tokyo Xanadu New Project in apress release. There’s also a cryptic reveal teaser with some flashing, interchanging numbers and the tagline: “You remember what REM said, don’t you?
Mar. 8, 2024
11 years later, nothing has rivaled the swansong expansion for my favorite sci-fi RPG series
Opinion | Over a decade later, I’ve yet to experience another expansion that affected me so deeply When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I think about a moment in a game thatdeeplyaffected me – I’m talking tears streaming down my face, an ache in my chest, just inconsolable – one scene always comes to mind. Standing at the docking bay, looking out over the Normandy ship, Shepard quietly reflects on everything they’ve been through with the crew in Mass Effect 3.
Mar. 8, 2024
2 years after Elden Ring's release, players are still surprised to find cheaters dropping 86 million Runes in PvP
“Patches is set to retire in luxury” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been over two years sinceElden Ringwas released, but some players are still surprised to find cheaters dropping up to 86 million Runes in PvP mode. If you’ve been playing theFromSoftwaretitle since the beginning, you may remember seeing a pattern of players encountering the same “glitch.” For a while after Elden Ring’s release, there was an influx of players sharing posts with captions like “Gained 86 Million runes by killing someone in PvP, What do I do?
Mar. 8, 2024
2 years later, Elden Ring dataminer finally uncovers the RPG's original starting location and restores an alternate opening that makes slightly more sense
Melina and Torrent originally went for a beachside stroll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringdataminer has uncovered an alternate start location and unused voice lines that were present in an early version of the game. When Elden Ring launched two years ago, players were immediately thrust into a tough boss fight with Grafted Scion near the Chapel of Anticipation, but whether you win or (more likely) lose, your character falls down the cliffside and wakes up in a cave regardless.
Mar. 8, 2024
A new Black Label mature readers comic is set to explore the tragic past of one of DC's most powerful characters
Zatanna: Bring Down the House takes the sorceress supreme to Vegas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newDC Black Label serieswill explore the tragic childhood of spellcaster Zatanna Zatara this June. Zatanna: Bringing Down the House, written by Eisner award-winner Mariko Tamaki and drawn by artist Javier Rodríguez, is the first time the character has starred in a Black Label comic, which are typically designated as being for mature readers.
Mar. 8, 2024
A new Japanese thriller with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is a quietly searing depiction of childhood
Big Screen Spotlight | Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest explores the tenderness and cruelty of childhood with a Rashomon-style narrative structure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What does it mean to be a monster? There are several kinds of monsters in Hirokazu Kore-eda’s latest film, or, more accurately, several kinds of monstrous feelings. Set in an anonymous town in rural Japan, Monster opens with widowed single mother Saori (Sakura Andō) who’s worried about her son Minato (Sōya Kurokawa) after he starts behaving strangely: he comes home from elementary school with a bloody ear, disappears in the night, and jumps out of a moving car.
Mar. 8, 2024
A year-old Sydney Sweeney thriller with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score finally secures its release
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Americana, a critically acclaimed thriller starring Sydney Sweeney, is finally getting a release, almost a year after its premiere, now that Lionsgate has bought the worldwide rights to the movie. Sweeney is best known for her roles in TV shows Euphoria and The White Lotus, but she most recently starred in the superhero movieMadame Webopposite Dakota Johnson and the rom-com Anyone But You alongside Glen Powell.
Mar. 8, 2024
All Helldivers 2 difficulty levels explained
All the Helldivers 2 difficulties are laid out here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highest Helldivers 2 difficulties can be absolutely brutal, with hordes of enemies of all shapes and sizes, but you can also get some of the best possible rewards and resources. With so many difficulty options to choose from inHelldivers 2, it’s hard to know how much they differ, and which level is the most worthwhile when it comes to rewards.
Mar. 8, 2024
As Krakoa falls, X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse will see 12 mutants fight to become Apocalypse's successor
X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse will pit 12 mutants against each other in a tournament to be Apocalypse’s successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheKrakoa era of the X-Men is coming to its end, but before it’s all gone, one of Krakoa’s most important mutants is looking for a successor in the newly announced series X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse.
Mar. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 lead the BAFTA Games Awards 2024 nominations
Alan Wake, Zelda, and Star Wars also received several nods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BAFTA Games Awards nominations have been revealed, with Baldur’s Gate 3 looking to extend its successful run. The BAFTA Games Awards will take place on Thursday, April 11, and will be available to watch via all major social and streaming platforms at 11:00 PT/14:00 ET/19:00 BST.
Mar. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Monk "that practices the Way of the Sticky Hand" forced to do the final fight alone after angering most of the RPG's cast by stealing one sword
“They abandoned me and the fate of The Realms over one little sword” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player who, by their own admission, role-plays “a klepto monk that practices the Way of the Sticky Hand” found themselves facing the RPG’s final gauntlet alone after a spot of petty theft went spectacularly awry. Warning: the below contains spoilers for the final part of Baldur’s Gate 3, so if you’re still on your first playthrough, you might want to look away now.
Mar. 8, 2024
Beloved indie dev "miraculously" lands co-op game featuring 9 of the biggest vtubers on Earth, but pays a heavy price: "My cringe ass trying to voice act"
Holo X Break features several Hololive talents, but not without cost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this month, Kay Yu, the lead dev behind Vampire Survivors-esque roguelike phenomenon HoloCureannounced a promising new co-op brawler called Holo X Break. Yu has since confirmed that Holo X Break will feature voice acting from at least nine streamers of featured vtubing organization Hololive – all sizable internet celebrities in their own right, with enough subscribers to put them at the top of the whole vtubing industry – but it seems getting them on-board put him through the most embarrassing moment of his life.
Mar. 8, 2024
Damsel review: "Millie Bobby Brown puts fire in this survival fantasy's belly"
Brown and the beast strike sparks as Fresnadillo’s initially lukewarm adventure gradually heats up. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Over in Hawkins, Millie Bobby Brown has faced numerous D&D-related horrors. In director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo’s (28 Weeks Later) survival fantasy, a lone dragon proves equally problematic. True to form, Brown brings conviction to her stand-offs with an impressively realized creature, helping to lift their battle royale above the story’s bullet-point plotting.
Mar. 8, 2024
Departing from the books, Dune MMO confirms religions, but "Leading people on a holy war is not why you arrive on Arrakis"
“The player is not a messiah” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakening’s developer says religion will have a reduced role in the upcoming open-world survival MMO compared to its source material. The recentDune: Awakening livestreamfeatured many of the aspects you’d expect from a game based on the acclaimed science fiction series, including the struggle for survival in the unforgiving desert and encounters with giant sandworms, but didn’t delve into the finer points, such religion and the significance it will have in the MMO.
Mar. 8, 2024
Director of Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown’s new Netflix fantasy wants to make a sequel with her
Exclusive: Damsel director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo wants to make a sequel to the Netflix fantasy film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Damselmay have only just arrived on Netflix, but that hasn’t stopped its director from planning for more. Juan Carlos Fresnadillo is gunning for a follow-up to the new Netflix fantasy film, which offers a dark twist on the fairytale genre.
Mar. 8, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans use the character creator's "virgin-chad" slider and "Thigh Thiccener" tools to create some of the most cursed versions of Todd Howard, Gigachad, and others I've ever seen
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s character creator is available to use right now, with loads of incredible customization options When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s character creator is now out in the wild, giving us full scope to experiment and bask in the glory of how many options this thing has, and seriously, there’s a lot. Even thoughCapcom’s upcoming action-RPG isn’t actually out until later this month, overnight, the developer released a free standalone download for anyone to get a head start on making their character, which can be transferred to the full game when it releases.
Mar. 8, 2024
Dune 2 star Christopher Walken recalls auditioning for Han Solo in Star Wars, opposite Jodie Foster's Princess Leia
Christopher Walken reflects on his Star Wars audition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twostar Christopher Walken has recalled auditioning for Han Solo in Star Wars – opposite Jodie Foster’s Princess Leia. Of course, the roles ultimately went to Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher, though Walken’s role as the Emperor inDune 2means he’s finally had the chance to join a massive sci-fi universe.
Mar. 8, 2024
Eight years after the first film, one of Ben Affleck's most divisive thrillers gets a sequel update
Two Marvel stars are back on board for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the second installment is already deep into the casting process and has multiple stars from the first movie back on board includingSpider-Man’s J.K. Simmons,The Punisher’s Jon Bernthal, andShooter’s Cynthia Addai-Robinson, alongside lead Affleck. The first movie follows corrupt accountant Christian Wolff (Affleck) who works for various illegal companies and manipulates their financial records.
Mar. 8, 2024
Fallout TV show will seemingly re-introduce a significant location from the series' two '90s RPGs
The Prime Video series could bring Shady Sands back to the franchise after a quarter of a century When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While we were all blinded by the brilliance ofthe Fallout TV show trailer, it appears the upcoming Prime Video series was trying to heavily hint at the return of a major game faction – via this iconic location.
Mar. 8, 2024
"Roughly half" of the Overwatch 2 roster is getting changes as director admits anti-healing Damage passive "may be pushed a bit too far"
Blizzard’s attempt to keep all heroes “viable” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheOverwatch 2team is tweaking “roughly half” of the playable heroes in the upcoming midseason patch. Blizzard recently gave every Damage hero a new passive that allows them to reduce foes' healing by 20% for two seconds—when you consider that they also got aself-healing passive lately alongside tanks, they aren’t doing bad.
Mar. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 wraps up 10-year anniversary celebrations with a whopping 14-hour stream featuring Yoshi-P
Lots to discuss with Dawntrail on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixplans to celebrate Final Fantasy 14’s next milestone birthday with a massive 14-hour livestream. Square Enix announced the special broadcast onsocial media, writing that it will include “members of the FFXIV Development and Operations teams,” with a picture of director Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida attached. Expect some fun memories, insights into the game’s upcomingDawntrail expansion, and maybe a few teases at what comes next.
Mar. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth hides a 27-year-old reference to the original JRPG that's so niche even today's devs don't fully understand it
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth includes a really cool reference that you might not have noticed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all love spotting references in games, especially if you manage to find something a bit niche, but when it comes to obscurity, it’d be hard to top this clever nod to a mysterious Final Fantasy 7 fight inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Mar. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 writer "regretted" parts of the original JRPG and saw Rebirth and Remake as a chance to "properly portray Aerith and Tifa’s friendship"
Kazushige Nojima shares his hopes for the remake trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 writer Kazushige Nojima says he “regretted” how Aerith and Tifa’s relationship was handled in the original JRPG, and therefore saw Remake and now Rebirth as opportunities to make good on the friendship he envisioned all those years ago. In aSquare Enixblogpostcollecting developer sentiments on the heels of Rebirth’s release (ourFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth reviewhas all the details), Nojma shares an anecdote from the original game’s development.
Mar. 8, 2024
Warner Bros is going full Coyote vs. Acme delisting a host of indie games, and nobody's more shocked than the original developers: "It's kind of depressing"
“When you’re working with purely digital products nothing is going to stay around for very long” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adult Swim Games is set to delist the many indie titles that it has published over the years, and it seems nobody’s been more blindsided than the developers of those original games. Earlier this week, Small Radios Big Televisions developer Owen Deeryrevealed that Adult Swim Games was “retiring” the title from digital stores.
Mar. 8, 2024
Fortnite sleuths are coming unglued trying to figure out if a new season trailer teases a new character or the rumored One Piece crossover
Fortnite fans think the new season’s trailer may have teased One Piece’s Luffy or Family Guy’s Quagmire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An all-new season ofFortnitelaunches today, and although many of us have our sights set on the incredible Greek god-themed weapons and skins, a large group of sleuths have been busy trying to solve a mystery introduced by one of the season’s trailers.
Mar. 8, 2024
Good news anime fans, one of Pokémon’s most popular shows is now available to stream on Netflix
It’s official, Pokémon Horizons: The Series is now on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After some delays, Pokémon Horizons: The Series is now finally available to stream on Netflix, and it’s already got great reviews. Based on the Ninth Pokémon generation games, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the show features a brand new storyline following dual protagonists and their Pokémon partners as they set to uncover the mysteries of the Pokémon world.
Mar. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss says players unlocked mechs "4x faster than we thought," and are now calling in so many EXO-45s that the servers are struggling again
Y’all are calling in so many mechs that even the servers are getting democratized When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Man, y’all really like mechs. The long-awaitedHelldivers 2 mechshit the game earliertoday following the liberation of planet Tien Kwan, and it seems the community’s enthusiasm has outpaced developer expectations and server limitations once again. In atweet, Helldivers 2 boss Johan Pilestedt revealed that players cleared Tien Kwan and unlocked mechs “4x faster than we thought.
Mar. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 finally gets its mechs in our first post-launch Stratagem after players liberate Tien Kwan in record time
The mechs have arrived, I repeat, the mechs have arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 mechsare finally here, people. Just one day after galactic game master Joel added factory planet Tien Kwan to the war front ina surprise twist that delayed the mecha mayhem, hundreds of thousands of Helldivers have successfully liberated the joint and unlocked the new mech Stratagem for everyone.
Mar. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 players scramble to figure out what's changed after dev admits "some things were stealth buffed and not put in the patch notes"
It turns out ammo pickups might have been quietly altered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are trying to figure out which aspects of the game have been buffed after developer Arrowhead Game Studios revealed that buffs were omitted from the patch notes. Earlier this week,Helldivers 2 saw its first big balance patch go live, includingbuffing the democracy-spreading flamethrowersand evenbrand new “planetary hazards” like meteor showersand tornadoes.
Mar. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2's embattled planet Tien Kwan is giving players a glimpse of what's to come as the mechs they're fighting for are being spotted in the wild early
Tien Kwan’s Major Order isn’t set to expire until tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHelldivers 2 mechscan seemingly be found and operated in-game right now, despite the fact that their construction planet hasn’t been liberated. Yesterday, March 7,Helldivers 2 devs announced the mechs would be “halting operations,“as the planet on which they’re put together had come under attack by the vicious Automaton forces.
Mar. 8, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy is getting more content this summer, but devs say to keep your expectations to "additional updates and features"
We’ll have to wait a little longer for more details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hogwarts Legacyis getting “additional updates and features” later this year, though its developer has started setting expectations for fans. Earlier this year, the official Hogwarts Legacy Twitter accountacknowledgedthe game’s upcoming first anniversary and revealed that its PlayStation-exclusive content will be coming to other platforms later this year, “along with additional updates and features for the game.
Mar. 8, 2024
How to play Magic: The Gathering
Here’s how to get started with Magic: The Gathering When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, you’ve finally decided to learn how to play Magic: The Gathering. What a great choice! It’s been widely considered one of thebest card gamessince its 1993 launch and there’s a thriving casual and competitive scene.It’s always nice to pop into your local game store for a more hands-on way to learn how to play Magic, but not everyone has that opportunity.
Mar. 8, 2024
Imaginary review: "Blumhouse’s latest horror isn’t un-bear-able, but you might want to leave it on the shelf"
Blumhouse’s latest isn’t un-bear-able, but you still might want to leave it on the shelf. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Since horror stories have been told, dolls, puppets, and other toys have been at the center of many a scary tale. Teddy bears, however, have largely been absent from the genre due to their cute and fuzzy reputations; Blumhouse’s latest offering, Imaginary, attempts to change that.
Mar. 8, 2024
It turns out Marvel's new Sentry isn't actually "the Sentry" at all
The heir to the power of Robert Reynolds/The Sentry is forging her own path with the legacy, and I’m excited to see where it goes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicshas finally crowned the successor tothe Sentry, one of the publisher’s most controversial and embattled superheroes. But in a somewhat surprising twist, the new Sentry isn’t actually a new “Sentry” at all.
Mar. 8, 2024
Mario Day deals are slashing prices on Nintendo Switch consoles, games, and more this weekend
Save big on games, Nintendo Switch bundles, controllers and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got up to $20 off some of Mario’s biggest games as well as record low prices on accessories as well. If you’re yet to dive in, it’s worth noting we’re also seeing some of thebest Nintendo Switch bundlesof the year on the shelves right now as well.
Mar. 8, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 8 review: "Still shaky in parts, but an appreciated return to form"
After the show lost its way around the midseason mark, Masters of the Air episode 8 is a shaky return to form Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following contains spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 8. After a few muddled episodes,Masters of the Airhas found its footing once more in episode 8.
Mar. 8, 2024
Masters of the Air true story: here's what happened to the 100th Bomb Group after the show
Here’s what happened to the Bloody Hundredth after the war When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masters of the Airtells the true story of the 100th Bomb Group, AKA the Bloody Hundredth, and their experiences during World War 2. If you’ve watched the series on Apple TV Plus, you might be wondering what happened to the core characters after the war finished.
Mar. 8, 2024
Millie Bobby Brown doesn't know how Stranger Things ends but knows what happens to Eleven, thanks to breaking into the writers' room
The star set up a fake meeting with the directors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot of mystery around howStranger Things’ final season will end, and it seems that the cast is also being kept in the dark. Eleven star Millie Bobby Brown shared the insight in a recent interview, admitting that she even took things into her own hands.
Mar. 8, 2024
New horror movie Imaginary’s director says it isn’t like Chucky or Annabelle, and explains sequel hopes
Exclusive: The director of new horror movie Imaginary wants a sequel, and a whole expanded cinematic universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains mild spoilers for Imaginary According to Imaginary director Jeff Wadlow, there’s scope for further exploration of the world created in his new fantasy-tinged horror film about a little girl and her increasingly sinister relationship with her imaginary friend.
Mar. 8, 2024
Nintendo keeps refusing to say who makes its games, and with Princess Peach Showtime seemingly developed by a beloved studio nobody's sure why
“The development team will be credited in the game credits”, Nintendo says, and not before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dataminers have apparently uncovered the developer behind Princess Peach: Showtime, even as Nintendo continues its very strange pattern of refusing to announce who’s behind its games ahead of launch. “The development team will be credited in the game credits,” Nintendo tellsEurogamer.
Mar. 8, 2024
One-Punch Man season 3: release date speculation, trailer, and everything we know so far
All the latest on Saitama’s heroic return in One-Punch Man season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remarkably, it’s been nine months since One-Punch Man season 3 droppeda new trailer. Since then, we’ve heard precious little about Saitama’s all-punching, all-kicking return. While we wait, we’ve put together a cheat sheet to One-Punch Man season 3, including our own release date predictions, a look at the manga chapters it could adapt in the upcoming season, as well as the likely cast list.
Mar. 8, 2024
Oscars 2024 watch guide: how to watch, what time is the ceremony, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below, we’ve got everything you need to watch the red carpet and the ceremony. This year, timings are a little different to the usual, and the broadcast also has a new home in the UK. There’s also the tricky matter of time zones, as the US clocks change on Sunday, but the UK is sticking with GMT until later in the month.
Mar. 8, 2024
Persona 3 Reload leads decided against adding Portable's female protagonist to the JRPG because it'd take too long and be too expensive
Persona 3 Reload’s general producer says there’s no chance of Kotone Shiomi being added to the remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s bad news for anyone who was holding onto the hope that Persona 3 Reload might add in a female protagonist eventually, as it’s now been confirmed that there’s “no chance” of it happening. For this same reason, it was especially bittersweet earlier this week when anexpansion pass for Persona 3 Reload was revealed, complete with the epilogue content from FES, but still no Kotone in sight.
Mar. 8, 2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket looks ace, but it can learn a few things from Marvel Snap
Opinion | It’d do well to follow in the footsteps of arguably the best mobile card game available right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most exciting announcements - for me, at least - during February’s Pokemon Presents stream was thePokemon Trading Card Game Pocket reveal. Despite being a somewhat lapsed Pokemon TCG Live player for a number of reasons, the idea of a Pokemon TCG with faster matches, optimized for digital play rather than physical cards, has me buzzing.
Mar. 8, 2024
Secondary Objectives in Helldivers 2 explained
Secondary objectives in Helldivers 2 are sometimes called optional objectives, shown as blue icons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 secondary objectives are optional missions and quests that players can do while engaged in larger missions, marked by little blue icons on your map. Secondary Objectives aren’t just ways to hurt the enemy factions a little extra, but they also grant further rewards of experience and requisition slips when the mission is completed, and can even by tied to the occasional personal order to complete six secondary objectives in a single 24 hour period.
Mar. 8, 2024
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley blends the Moomins with Sigur Ros for a musical adventure through nature I won't soon forget
Indie Spotlight | This musical adventure with a quirky sense of humor needs to be your next Sunday session When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the many years since I’ve watched a Moomin cartoon, I’d almost forgotten about the dark melancholy that ripples through the otherwise gloriously cute and colorful world of Moominvalley. Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley captures that vibe perfectly too, with developer Hyper Games enlisting Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Ros to help outline the soundtrack for this beautiful game.
Mar. 8, 2024
Starfield players despair as the latest patch does away with a sneaky method for obtaining one of the best spacesuits early on: "It wasn't a bug; it was a feature!"
The Mark 1 Spacesuit is now off limits until you’re a master lock picker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SinceStarfield’s launch, players have been able to get their hands on one of the RPG’s best spacesuits really early in their spacefaring adventure, but no longer. Bethesda has just rolled out the beta version ofStarfield’s 1.10.30 update, which offers a plethora of quality-of-life fixes, including improvements to photo mode, the scanner, and mission tracking.
Mar. 8, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix fantasy movie was inspired by Alien and Hitchcock
Exclusive: Damsel director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo shares the influences for his new Netflix fantasy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown’s new Netflix fantasy film draws its inspiration from some unexpected places.Damsel, a twisted take on the fairytale genre, follows a young woman named Elodie who has to overcome incredible odds to survive after being thrown into a cave with a dragon.
Mar. 8, 2024
T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 review: "You have to nit-pick to detail this memory's faults"
T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 RAM doesn’t do an awful lot to stand out from its rivals, but that makes it every bit as viable as more expensive memory from bigger brands. Since it’s often a kit you’ll find on sale, it’s a fairly easy recommendation. Nice designs You see it on sale frequently Performs consistently with more expensive DDR5 AMD EXPO and Intel XMP ready Overclocking isn’t an emphasis Only as good as other DDR5 RAM we’ve tested
Mar. 8, 2024
Team behind one of 2021's best indies is making a 3D Metroidvania with massive Zelda-like dungeons and two killer anime girls "fated to battle each other"
The Unsighted team is back with something quite different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind existential indie Unsighted have officially announced their next project. Both characters have unique abilities that change how you approach combat and exploration, and the trailer below gives you a taste of both. There is so much to appreciate in the clip above: massive Shadow of the Colossus-type bosses, rideable motorbikes, what looks like a grappling hook, gorgeous low-poly art, and a weird cat-eye-mutant thingy.
Mar. 8, 2024
The 32 greatest '80s movies characters
With big hair and bigger attitude, these are movie’s greatest heroes and villains in the 1980s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 1980s are a decade marked by excess. Cable TV, credit cards, and constant threat of the Cold War turning hot was the norm for millions everywhere. Amidst so much paranoia and fear, movies of the 1980s grew in scale, spectacle, and ingenuity.
Mar. 8, 2024
The Dune posters spoil both movies thanks to an easily missed detail
The Dune posters give the game away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADunefan has spotted a fascinating detail about the posters for both movies – and it’s something that spoils a major part of the plot. Naturally, that means we’ll be getting intospoilersbelow, so look away now if you’re not up to speed onDune: Part Two. Look closely at the main posters for both Dune films, and you’ll notice something strange – all the characters who die are grouped together, as one fan on Reddit first noticed.
Mar. 8, 2024
Tributes from Naruto and One Piece creators fly in as Dragon Ball icon Akira Toriyama passes away
The artist created some of the greatest manga of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Akira Toriyama, the beloved creator of Dragon Ball, Dr. Slump, and many more classic manga, has died at the age of 68 from an acute subdural haematoma. The news was confirmed by Toriyama’s own Bird Studio which stated, “It’s our deep regret that he still had several works in the middle of creation with great enthusiasm,” adding, “He would have many more things to achieve.
Mar. 8, 2024
Trust me, you should totally play the latest GTA Online update like it's Metal Gear Solid
Opinion | The Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid is best approached with a serious dash of Solid Snake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Onlineis at its best in its most chaotic moments. I don’t think that’s a controversial claim, when you consider the long-serving open-world crime simulator’s most successful ventures, not least its Doomsday Heist, Diamond Casino, and Dr Dre-starring The Contract updates.
Mar. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest creators pay tribute to Dragon Ball icon Akira Toriyama, having worked with him on several beloved JRPGs
Dragon Quest is synonymous with Toriyama’s work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creators of Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy are among many paying tribute to manga legend Akira Toriyama after his passing, having worked with him on several beloved games. Bird Studio, which Toriyama founded over 40 years ago, has announced that the beloved Dragon Ball creator passed away on March 1 of an acute subdural hematoma.
Mar. 7, 2024
AMD FreeSync now want your new 1080p monitor to support at least 144Hz
Are 1080p 60Hz monitors becoming a thing of the past? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minimum requirements forAMDFreeSync have received a refresh, and 1080p gaming monitors and TVs will now have to hit 144Hz or higher. The change means if you want to pick up a screen that prevents tearing using the graphics card tech, you’ll have to opt for a model with a faster refresh rate.
Mar. 7, 2024
As more and more Palworld players hit the endgame, more and more of them are getting stung by the survival game's creeping repair costs
“Repairs really add up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As morePalworldplayers reach the end of the survival game, more of them are getting stung by its steep repair costs. Asingular post in the Palworld subreddithas highlighted a problem that many players are coming up against once they reach the endgame. The post in question is captioned: “Mother of God… I’m trying to repair here…” and shows one user in the subreddit attempting to make repairs to their rocket launcher and quickly learning that it’s going to take more than they originally expected.
Mar. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 fixes one of its best post-launch additions - sending items to any companion whenever you want
But Xbox players will have to wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3hotfix 21 is live on all platforms except Xbox, fixing the ability to seamlessly transfer items between your companions whenever you want. Arguably one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s best post-launch changes was the ability to transfer items to whoever you wanted, whenever you wanted. Developer Larian allowed players to effectively swap items between all companions at any time, regardless of whether they were in your party or if you were at camp, and it was an incredibly welcome change for players.
Mar. 7, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 let Karlach's actor subvert the 'disappointing' RPG romance tropes found in Mass Effect and Dragon Age
Samantha Béart points out the male gaze present in all-female relationships in two classic RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s beloved Karlach has spoken about the times they’ve been disappointed by game romances in the past. Samantha Béart expertly plays the role of Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, and she’s won the hearts of players worldwide since the huge RPG launched last year.
Mar. 7, 2024
Berserk Boy is a 16-bit throwback that improves on the likes of Mega Man and Sonic with "Metroidvania elements," and I see why it's got 97% positive Steam reviews
I’ve been back to the ’90s and I think I could love Sonic and Mega Man again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Berserk Boy is an obvious love letter to a wide swathe of the biggest 2D action games of the ’90s, but it’s not just a derivative throwback. Take the relentless speed of Sonic, the Saturday morning sci-fi vibes of Mega Man, and add in just a dash of Super Metroid and you’ve got the makings of a very special little platformer.
Mar. 7, 2024
CD Projekt dev congratulates Cyberpunk 2077 player on finding an Easter egg photobomb after the RPG's latest update
The devs were just chatting about how nobody had found it yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.12 hit the RPG on February 29 alongside some relatively short patchnotes. The patch notably didn’t mention a newly discovered Easter egg attached to an unassuming diner in Watson district, which the devs atCD Projekt Redwere only recently musing about being undiscovered.
Mar. 7, 2024
Could this patent hint at controllers for Apple Vision Pro?
Is the Apple Vision Pro getting controllers? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple has been pretty adamant so far that its new mixed-reality headset doesn’t need any controllers. While other VR headsets opt for small handheld controllers, interfacing with the Apple Vision Pro is done completely with hand tracking, eye tracking, and integrated Siri voice commands. However, a new patent filed by Apple could hint that the company is expanding the headset’s portfolio.
Mar. 7, 2024
D&D owner Hasbro wants to keep working with Baldur's Gate 3 studio amid "aggressive investing" in games
Hasbro is looking for “the best partners in the world” to work with on games of “every genre” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denying thatBaldur’s Gate 3was and continues to be massively successful, and with that in mind, it’s not surprising that Wizards of the Coast and Dungeons & Dragons owner Hasbro has expressed that it wants to “continue to work” with developer Larian Studios going forward.
Mar. 7, 2024
DC's new My Adventures with Superman comic bridges the gap between the animated series' first and second seasons
The new comic tells a story originally intended for the TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season ofanimated hit My Adventures with Supermanwas terrific fun, balancing old school Man of Steel action with a fresh and modern perspective. The season finale saw Kal-El defeat an alien invasion, while also tee-ing up the arrival of some classic villains to the series.
Mar. 7, 2024
Does Guy Ritchie’s Netflix show The Gentlemen set itself up for a second season?
What is in store for Eddie and Susie next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guy Ritchie’s newest project The Gentlemen has just dropped on Netflix, and follows the carnage of Britain’s shady drug empire. But after you have binged the latest from the legendary director, you may be wondering: will there be another season? While news is thin on the ground, below we’ll speculate on where The Gentlemen could go next if it’s renewed on Netflix.
Mar. 7, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2's devs take death "seriously," so you'll have to protect your favorite NPCs if you don't want them dead forever
Capcom isn’t afraid to kill off NPCs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Dragon’s Dogma 2 has warned future players to take care of their favorite NPCs, as the developer takes death “seriously” and isn’t afraid to kill characters off. In an interview withAutomaton, Dragon’s Dogma 2’s director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi discussed the upcoming game, and specifically its NPCs.
Mar. 7, 2024
Fallout TV show trailer gets right into the strangeness of post-apocalyptic LA with doo-wop, ghouls, and robots – and confirms earlier release date
The live-action video game adaptation hits Prime Video this April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for theFallout TV showhas arrived – and we are so ready. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, a Vault dweller named Lucy (Ella Purnell) takes her first trip up to the surface. Innocent as ever, she asks the woman behind the counter of a store, “Can you tell me what happened over the last 200 years?
Mar. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's new female Hrothgar race nearly had a cuter design
But Naoki Yoshida went for a “strong and nimble” design instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s brand new race nearly had a cuter final design, but its game director chose another version for the “strong and nimble” build you see today. The female Hrothgars will finally enter Final Fantasy 14 with the upcoming Dawntrail expansion later this summer, answering players' prayers after years of waiting.
Mar. 7, 2024
Finishing this beautiful tactical RPG with Fire Emblem and Suikoden vibes after 10 years has left its developer without any money - just like its last hit
Unicorn Overlord will be worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of the highly anticipated Unicorn Overlord admits the studio ran out of money during development - just like it did with its previous RPG. As highlighted byAutomaton, Vanillaware CEO George Kamitani has told fans ahead of Unicorn Overlord’s release this week that he’s been paying for the game’s development himself after the studio ran out of funds.
Mar. 7, 2024
From Skyrim to Elden Ring and even Final Fantasy 7 – my favorite RPG magic spell has never once let me down
Opinion | I get by with a little help from my (overpowered) friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m back in the twisted, blood-stained throes ofElden Ring. Truth be told, I’ve never really left but with news that its Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is officially landing in June, and the fact that you need to have reached Mogwyn Palace and have defeated Mohg Lord of Blood in order to access it, I’ve returned with work to do.
Mar. 7, 2024
GI Joe veterans Scarlett and Destro get their own titles as part of Skybound's Energon Universe
The Energon Universe relaunch of GI Joe rounds out with two more limited series featuring classic characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final two of four planned GI Joe limited series from Skybound Entertainment will focus on another pair of classic characters from the beloved franchise: Scarlett, and Destro. Alongside the currentDukeandCobra Commanderlimited series, these four titles will comprise the launch of the GI Joe portion of Skybound’s newEnergon Universe, in which the Real American Heroes exist alongside theTransformersin a shared continuity.
Mar. 7, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 6 review: "A backwards step"
After the one-two gut punch of ‘Reach’ and ‘Aleria’, another change of scene in ‘Onyx’ doesn’t yield similar results. Master Chief is once again the highlight, but the Covenant’s big return – mixed with lacking B-plots – mean it’s back to a similar story for the much-maligned Halo. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Mar. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO jokes that the only reason the game would ever get "giant microtransactions" would be to fund his Warhammer habit
The game director has many, many miniatures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s game director has a huge Warhammer habit, so if the hit shooter ever gets “giant microtransactions,” you know why. Helldivers 2 director and Arrowhead Game Studios head Johan Pilestedt took a break from near-constantly updating the game’s community on Twitter earlier this week, to show off his Warhammer collection instead.
Mar. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO says Arrowhead has "taken action internally to educate our developers" after game balance debates got out of hand
Comments from community and development figures fanned the flames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a few incendiary statements from development and community figures poured kerosene on the debates dominating theHelldivers 2player baseafter its recent balance patch, Arrowhead CEO and game director Johan Pilestedt stepped in to assure players that such snippy remarks are “not a message that the studio stands behind.
Mar. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 is "halting all output" on mechs after factory planet Tien Kwan comes under attack in galactic game master Joel's latest twist
Helldivers 2’s latest major order tasks players with liberating the mech factory planet Tien Kwan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that we’ll have to wait a while longer before we can expect mechs to be added toHelldivers 2, as developer Arrowhead Game Studios has declared the factory planet Tien Kwan to be under attack. Just this week, Arrowhead confirmed that the"EXO-45 Patriot Exosuits are in full production in the factories of Tien Kwan,“which it teased would be ready to use on the shooter’s battlefields “soon.
Mar. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2's annoying armored enemies are getting nerfed, devs look to tone down "spawn rates and health pools"
The most-requested Helldivers 2 change is coming, people When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re tired of getting chewed out by seemingly indestructible bots and bugs, I’ve got good news.Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios is working on what’s handily been the most-requested balance change since launch: nerfs to the Chargers, Hulks, Bile Titans, and other heavy enemies that are currently running roughshod over even the most democratic players.
Mar. 7, 2024
How to liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2
Help the mech manufacturers and liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To liberate Tien Kwan in Helldivers 2, it’s an all-hands-on-deck community effort to fight back the bots and defend those Exosuit manufacturing plants. In reality, there’s not much actual defending to be done, and it’s the usual liberation work you’ll all be used to by now inHelldivers 2.
Mar. 7, 2024
James Gunn reveals his Superman inspiration mood board and it’s proof the character is in good hands
The Superman director is influenced by old favorites and new stories alike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked on Threads about his inspirations for Superman – aside from Richard Donner’s 1978 movie – Gunn replied with a series of images from past adaptations. The first image is from Superman #1 in 1939 – with the rest of the assembled collection winding its way through Superman’s long history in comics, shows, and other media.
Mar. 7, 2024
Judge Dredd just tackled "defund the police" in an instant classic story
Opinion | Judge Dredd remains one of the most relevant and incisive comics for our times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It was working.” That’s the bittersweet way that ‘A Better World’ - the current arc of Judge Dredd, which concludes in this week’s issue of2000 AD- begins. Written byRob Williamsand Arthur Wyatt, and drawn by Henry Flint, it’s the latest story in the long-running series to tackle the question of how exactly justice is served in the teeming future metropolis of Mega-City One.
Mar. 7, 2024
Last Epoch proves Diablo's action RPG foundations are a sure-fire winning formula
Opinion | The ARPG genre is absolutely flying, and that’s no bad thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Put to the sword Action-RPG Last Epoch launches to rave reviews, over 162,000 concurrent Steam players, and glowing comparisons to Diablo A wave of popular variety streamers have taken to playing Last Epoch recently, which may or may not reflect the fact that Diablo 4 is currently in the middle of its Season 3 with update patches rolling out nips and tucks that are pretty light on the ground.
Mar. 7, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender actor is already worried about seasons 2 and 3 for an unexpectedly hilarious reason
“Buff Iroh is a gooooooo!!!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix hasgreenlit two more seasons of Avatar: The Last Airbenderand it’s safe to say, fans are delighted.Actor Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, though, is a little worried about the renewal… for an unexpectedly hilarious reason. Reacting to the news on Twitter, Lee excitedly shared a GIF of his character from Kim’s Convenience shouting, “Yeah!
Mar. 7, 2024
Netflix's new coming-of-age movie from Barbie co-writer Noah Baumbach lands one of the best cast lists we've seen
The untitled pic has an all-star line-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Noah Baumbach’s new Netflix movie has a stacked, A-list cast – and we can’t wait. This marks Baumbach’s fourth movie with the studio, the others being The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected),Marriage Story, andWhite Noise. The film reunites Baumbach with Dern, after the two worked together on Marriage Story, as well as Sandler, who starred in The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected).
Mar. 7, 2024
New Arkham Horror tabletop RPG wants to be more beginner-friendly
Have a quicker call with Cthulhu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An Arkham Horror tabletop RPG is on the way, and it’s set to launch in just a few months. The long-running series based on Lovecraft’s Cthulhu Mythos (which includes numerous board and card games) is expanding this August with an Arkham Horror tabletop RPG that introduces a brand-new ‘Dynamic Pool System,’ or DPS.
Mar. 7, 2024
New Inside Out trailer teases a big high school journey for Riley – and an adventure for the emotions
Another trailer for Inside Out 2 has landed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pixarhas dropped a fresh look at Inside Out 2, and it’s a chaotic trip inside Riley’s head. The new trailer shows off Anxiety’s arrival, as well as Envy, Ennui, and Embarrassment (lots of Es, here). We also see Riley attempting to navigate the trials and tribulations of high school – and even Anxiety bottling up the other emotions.
Mar. 7, 2024
New nostalgic poster for X-Men ’97 reveals that the new series will adapt a popular comic book story arc
The show hits Disney Plus on March 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new X-Men ‘97 poster has dropped – and suddenly we miss picking up a TV Guide. The new poster for the series, which is a direct continuation of FOX’s 1992 X-Men: The Animated Series, is structured like that of an old TV Guide magazine, but rather than having page numbers for different articles – the poster contains the full list of episodes along with their release dates.
Mar. 7, 2024
New trailer for Netflix's upcoming epic sci-fi series from Game of Thrones creators teases something big is coming
“I have to tell you something…something insane, but true…about all of us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the final trailer for its upcoming mind-bending sci-fi show 3 Body Problem, and according to the streamer, something big is coming. In the trailer, we see an injured and bleeding woman on the phone to another person giving an ominous warning, “I have to tell you something…something insane, but true…about all of us.
Mar. 7, 2024
Shogun proves itself to be the next big Disney Plus hit as its debut breaks multiple streaming records
Shōgun is a smash hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shōgunis proving to be a huge hit on streaming, breaking streaming records with its debut. In the US, the first episode of Shōgun was also the biggest Hulu streaming premiere for an FX show (with help from Disney Plus), which means it beat out the first episode ofThe Bear season 2.
Mar. 7, 2024
Spectacular Spider-Men #1 is the perfect comic companion to Marvel's Spider-Man 2
The new Peter Parker and Miles Morales team-up title is a perfect jumping on point for Spider-fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the core dynamics of the massive hit video gameMarvel’s Spider-Man 2revolves around the relationship between Peter Parker and Miles Morales. And now, for fans of Spider-Man 2 andSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Marvel has finally launched a comic that captures the humor and heart of Peter and Miles teaming up in Spectacular Spider-Men #1.
Mar. 7, 2024
Spider-Man 2 PS5 patch accidentally lets players view dev menu revealing DLC plans, fans call it the "best part of the update" as Insomniac warns it could corrupt saves
I guess a bug in a Spider-Man game shouldn’t be too shocking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest update forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2promised a lot of long-awaited features, but I don’t think anybody, including the developers atInsomniac, expected it to include a full debug menu loaded with goofy, game-breaking features and some apparent details about the game’s DLC plans.
Mar. 7, 2024
Square Enix comes to the defence of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's much-maligned Moogles
So now players are threatening to eat them, obviously When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After players dubbed them “creepy” and “cursed,“Square Enixhas pushed back againstFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthplayers deriding the game’s redesigned Moogles. Earlier this week, we reported on a heated topic of discussion amongst the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth community. Square Enix’s Remake sequel quietly redesigned the long-standing Moogles,and players really weren’t fans of the redesign, calling them weird koalas and really going out of their way to hate on the creatures' very unsettling teeth.
Mar. 7, 2024
Star Wars actor joins new Karate Kid movie and says she "can't wait to 'wax on, wax off!'"
Ming-Na Wen joins Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the next installment of the franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ming-Na Wen has joined the cast of theupcoming Karate Kid movie,Varietyreports, and the actor had the perfect reaction. “I am excited to join the cast for in the new #KarateKid film!! Can’t wait to “wax on, wax off!” !
Mar. 7, 2024
Steven Spielberg has seen Ryan Gosling's new action movie and he loves it
The Fall Guy gets high praise from Steven Spielberg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Spielberg is a fan of Ryan Gosling’s upcoming action movie – in fact, he liked it so much that he sought out Gosling to tell the actor himself. Gosling stars opposite Emily Blunt in The Fall Guy as a Hollywood stunt performer who retired years ago, but is pulled back into the business when the lead actor of his ex’s new film goes missing.
Mar. 7, 2024
The Fallout TV show isn’t a direct adaptation because the creators want to make something new and "build on 25 years of creativity and thinking"
The Fallout TV showrunners explain why they’re not adapting the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout is heading back out into the wastes for its Prime Video TV show, but it’s not interested in treading the same well-worn path of the post-apocalyptic game series. At a recentFallout TV showtrailer launch attended by GamesRadar+ and other media, co-creators Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner explained that though the series is “set in the world” of Fallout, it’s not based on Interplay or Black Isle’s original two games, nor Bethesda’s series.
Mar. 7, 2024
The first trailer for Netflix's live-action adaptation of Parasyte is here, and some fans are worried it's not following the manga
“Oh, I thought this was gonna be a, like, remake of the anime” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Parasyte is here, and some fans are worried it’s not following the hit manga closely enough. Directed by Yeon Sang-ho, the filmmaker behind Train to Busan, which is considered one of thebest zombie movies of all time, the show – officially titled Parasyte: The Grey – swaps Japan for Korea, and follows a young woman as she “grapples with her newfound coexistence with a parasite”.
Mar. 7, 2024
The Game Boy inspired Bittboy sparked a handheld revolution in 2019 - here’s how it holds up five years later
An itty bitty 8-bit handheld trendsetter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a handheld collector and retro enthusiast, it’s easy to forget exactly which consoles you own. Don’t get me wrong, I can rhyme a chunk of the obvious ones off the top of my head, but while sorting through my moving boxes and migrating things into a new vintage-themed space, I stumbled across an old portable pal.
Mar. 7, 2024
The horror of Getting Over It is about to take over Twitch again with a new rage game from a solo dev who "took it upon myself" to revive the masochist genre
“I hate this game. 10/10” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you like to get extremely angry at video games, you might be disappointed with how Getting Over It with Bennett Foddy failed to spawn a whole genre of masochistic climbing games. Your disappointment is shared by the solo dev behind a new game that attempts to keep that Getting Over It spirit alive.
Mar. 7, 2024
This gorgeous pixel art Metroidvania inspired by Moroccan culture has some fascinating lore that's already got me invested
Upcoming indie Mira and the Legend of the Djinns is coming to Steam this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In games, there aren’t many things that I love more than a pretty pixel art style and an intriguing story that’ll encourage me to explore everything a title has to offer, and that’s exactly what I can see in Little Knight Games' upcoming indie Metroidvania, Mira and the Legend of the Djinns.
Mar. 7, 2024
This sci-fantasy RPG came out of nowhere and had pretty much everything stacked against it, but somehow I ended up loving it anyway
Arknights studio Hypergryph released Ex Astris, an RPG with no microtransactions, and it whips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I do not like mobile games, nor do I really play many of them. I’ve got nothing inherently against the platform; I know from experience that some mobile games play great elsewhere, especially on PC. But if I’m in a game-playing mood, I’m sure to have access to more powerful devices with bigger screens, so I generally just don’t play games on my phone.
Mar. 7, 2024
Todd Howard has high praise for the Fallout TV show's obsessive level of detail: "It's a real blessing to see what they've done"
The show arrives this April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda head and executive producer of the newFallout TV showTodd Howard has some glowing praise for the adaptation. Speaking at the launch of the newFallout trailer, attended by GamesRadar+ and other press, he said it’s been a “blessing to see” how the series has come together. Asked why he said yes to this version of the show, Howard explained that it was executive producer Jonathan Nolan’s approach that really sold him.
Mar. 7, 2024
Toyota engineers have turned Pokemon Violet's legendary Pokemon into a prototype motorcycle, and I just want to know how fast it can go
It feels like we’re a step closer to Pokemon in real-life with Toyota’s recreation of Miraidon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the words of that one recurring Pokemon NPC, technology is incredible, but just in case you needed any convincing, this real-life recreation ofPokemon Violet’s legendary mascot Miraidon as some sort of fancy prototype motorcycle might do the trick.
Mar. 7, 2024
Upcoming horror movie with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes gets new trailer, and it looks like The Exorcist meets The King of Comedy
Late Night with the Devil is like The Exorcist but televised, and fans are loving it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The official full trailer for upcoming horror film Late Night with the Devil has dropped, and it looks like a mix ofThe Exorcistand retro late-night talk shows. From the producers ofParanormal Activityand Barbarian comes a new and different type offound-footage horrorflick, Late Night with the Devil, which follows a demonic possession broadcast live on air.
Mar. 7, 2024
Veteran Persona 3 fans are getting ready to defend Yukari all over again in Reload's Episode Aigis DLC
Go easy on the best girl, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterPersona 3 Reload unveiled its upcoming story DLC, fans of the original JRPG are getting ready to defend Yukari Takeba all over again. Yesterday, during the Xbox Partner Preview program,Segaand Atlus unveiled Episode Aigis: The Answer DLC for Persona 3 Reload, which will hit later this year in September as part of an Expansion Pass.
Mar. 7, 2024
Wakanda is in chaos in Ultimate Black Panther #2
T’Challa takes extreme measures to protect his kingdom in this preview of Ultimate Black Panther #2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimate Black Panther #2 escalates the conflict that started inUltimate Black Panther #1, with T’Challa scouring his kingdom for whoever is responsible for his father’s death in the attack on Wakanda that happened at the end of the first issue.
Mar. 7, 2024
You can stream five Oscar winning movies, including two Christopher Nolan classics – but not for much longer
You have a limited time to stream some excellent movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news for film buffs everywhere – five Oscar winning movies are available to stream on Hulu, but not for very long. You can catchBirdman, Goodfellas,Inception,Dunkirk, andThe Favouriteon Hulu this month. You’d better get watching quickly, too, as they leave the platform on March 31.
Mar. 7, 2024
You can't tell me this Lego Batman: The Animated Series set isn't perfect
Get Gotham City on your wall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Lego Batman: The Animated Series set has suddenly appeared with the flair of the dark knight himself, and I can’t help but say ‘bravo.’ This thing isamazing. Revealed ahead of its launch this April, Lego Batman: The Animated Series Gotham City is a 30 inch-long display piece that depicts the iconic location in all its gothic, moody glory.
Mar. 6, 2024
As Helldivers 2 gets the first of "a never-ending series of balance changes," devs say they know "having your favorite toy nerfed absolutely sucks"
Arrowhead wants to ensure “each gun has its purpose and none is strictly better than another” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithHelldivers 2’s first balance patch upon us withnerfs for some of the democracy ‘em ups best gear, the developers behind it all have taken a moment to talk weapon philosophy. Designer Alex K explains on the game’s dedicated Discord that this patch is “the first round in a never-ending series of balance changes” and that the team wants to be transparent regarding their approach to game balance, “especially when it comes to weapons and stratagems that you have strong opinions about.
Mar. 6, 2024
6 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth tips to aid your adventures
Follow these Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth tips to get ahead, from combat pointers to exploration advice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arming yourself with some Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth tips is good preparation, before you set off to explore The Planet and hunt down Sephiroth. Whether you’re already familiar with the series, orFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis your first visit to this world in a while, if ever, it pays to take a bit of advice on board before you get started.
Mar. 6, 2024
A new collection of Cyberpunk 2077 comics delves into the darkest corners of Night City
The paperback Cyberpunk 2077 Omnibus Volume 1 collects the first three comic arcs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we notedat the time in our review, the world of Cyberpunk 2077 is undoubtedly one of the game’s best features. Night City feels like a real place, one with a rich history and a palpable air of menace. It’s a location that comics have been exploring in the years since the game’s release and now those stories are being collected together into a chunky new paperback omnibus from Dark Horse Comics andCD Projekt Red.
Mar. 6, 2024
After 26 years, Ghost of Tsushima is about to be Sucker Punch's first PC game
“Now excuse me as I go order a Super Ultra Wide monitor!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost of Tsushima: Director’s Cut will officially hit PC on May 16. The package will include the base game, the Iki Island expansion, and the multiplayer Legends mode. The PC version is being built in collaboration between developer Sucker Punch Productions and venerable port house Nixxes Software.
Mar. 6, 2024
After complex legal battle, Lovecraftian detective game gets a full survival horror sequel, and its Ukrainian developer is taking to Kickstarter because of the war
“The ongoing war adds an ominous layer of uncertainty” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a strange, lengthy legal battle over The Sinking City, Ukrainian developer Frogwares is finally following up with a sequel that’s set to go full survival horror, and this time the studio is taking its project to Kickstarter because “the ongoing war adds an ominous layer of uncertainty.
Mar. 6, 2024
After his unenthusiastic Madame Web review, Hideo Kojima has glowing praise for "masterpiece" Dune 2
Hideo Kojima is a fan of Dune 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to say whetherHideo Kojimais better known for his video games or his movie reviews these days. The developer is famously keen on sharing his thoughts on the latest films and TV shows on Twitter, and, aftera particularly damning reviewofSonysuperhero flickMadame Web, Kojima has some high praise for Denis Villeneuve’sDune: Part Two.
Mar. 6, 2024
"Key elements" of Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 are already coming together thanks to all the world-building in Rebirth
Work on the third part of the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy is already underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve barely had enough time to properly sink our teeth intoFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but one of its directors has already confirmed that a good chunk of work on the third and final part of the Remake trilogy is already complete.
Mar. 6, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players go all-in on anti-tank Stratagems, dev advises "tailoring their loadouts to kill weaker stuff" too because guns are intentionally wimpy
Helldivers 2 primary weapons are designed to make you feel underpowered if you aren’t also using Stratagems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s balance lead has responded to complaints from players that the co-op shooter’s primary weapons aren’t powerful enough. Democracy defenders have been asking for weapon buffs since Helldivers 2 launched, anda massive balance patch aimed instead at nerfing the game’s most overpowered weaponsdid little to satisfy them.
Mar. 6, 2024
As One Piece nears its end after almost 30 years, creator Eiichiro Oda is throwing out the rulebook on how to end a long-running manga
Opinion | How Eiichiro Oda is defying expectations and thriving on chaos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a series that invites the sheer quantity of intense speculation that One Piece does,creator Eiichiro Odahas to throw us some curve balls from time-to-time in order to keep us all surprised and on the edge of our seats. As we enter what he has deemed the series' “Final Saga,” we have some expectations about how things will go.
Mar. 6, 2024
As Superman filming hits Norway, James Gunn confirms we’re getting the return of an iconic location
The Superman director says he’s been filming Fortress of Solitude scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We have filmed the first scenes which are when Superman flees [the Fortress of Solitude],” Gunn told Norwegian newspaper Svalbardposten (viaVG) of the on-location filming in Svalbard, Norway. The director continued: “We wanted a place that was beautiful and felt like being in the middle of the Arctic, so we looked at several places in the world.
Mar. 6, 2024
Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile review: "the first of its kind to actually win me over"
The Asus ROG Falchion RX Low Profile is a fantastic deck that may just be the first of its kind to truly sell me on shorter keycap designs. Smooth but still satisfying switches, a comfortable form factor, slick media controls, and a crisp design all make for an elite experience. Speedy, satisfying typing experience Particularly smooth switches Dedicated media controls Slick design Mac OS compatible Short shift key Slightly more expensive than other 65% options
Mar. 6, 2024
Balatro, the surprise smash-hit success of 2024 from a solo developer, has sold over 500,000 copies in just 10 days
LocalThunk’s game is a huge hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being made by one developer and launching to rave reviews, smash-hit indie Balatro has soared past 500,000 copies sold in just 10 days after launch. Balatro publisher Playstack has announced the new sales milestone for the beloved indie deck-building roguelike game. Balatro has now sold over half a million copies across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch platforms since launch, thanks largely to incredibly strong word of mouth surrounding the game.
Mar. 6, 2024
CRPG veteran Josh Sawyer reveals how Pillars of Eternity got its name
Pillars of Eternity director Josh Sawyer has explained how the inspiration behind the RPG’s name was created When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Sawyer, a CRPG veteran and the director of Pillars of Eternity, Fallout: New Vegas and more has spoken out about how Pillars of Eternity got its name, along with how its inspiration – adra – came to be.
Mar. 6, 2024
Deadpool 3 actor says "there are a lot of surprises" when it comes to cameos in Deadpool and Wolverine
“Let’s just say a lot of people traveled to London” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As if theDeadpool 3cast wasn’t already looking stacked enough, series actor Karan Soni has teased even more surprise cameos in the finished product. “There are a lot of surprises,” Soni, who plays taxi driver Dopinder in the franchise, toldVariety, adding, “Let’s just say a lot of people traveled to London.
Mar. 6, 2024
Destiny 2's new event lets you kickflip in space with a cool Warframe-style hoverboard every sci-fi MMO should have
Boards up, Guardian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s better than traversing space on a cool hoverbike in Destiny 2? Travesing space on a sci-fi skateboard, obviously. As part of Destiny 2’s annual Guardian Games event – which sees the space MMO’s many denizens compete with each other for class bragging rights – we’ve got a new type of vehicle that takes the place of the Sparrow.
Mar. 6, 2024
Diablo 4's new endgame dungeon isn't winning back fans let down by Season 3: "If you need help sleeping, play this a few times"
The Gauntlet isn’t for everyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4players aren’t impressed with the new endgame dungeon, calling the Gauntlet “pointless” and “uninteresting.” Last week, Blizzard hosted the February edition of itsCampfire Chatlivestream, revealing more info about Season 3 of the action-RPG. Here, the team went deeper into discussing The Gauntlet, a new non-linear dungeon designed to challenge players by giving them a fixed amount of time to prove themselves and land a spot on the leaderboard.
Mar. 6, 2024
Disney has quietly scrapped some secret movies, and fans think they know what they are
Disney boss Bob Iger says they’ve axed movies the public doesn’t know about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bob Iger has revealed thatDisneyhas quietly scrapped some secret projects, and although they haven’t released any names, fans think they know which movies have got the axe. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Disney CEO Iger announced the news at a conference in San Francisco.
Mar. 6, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 took 12 years because "the stars really had to align" for the "massive amount of resources" an open-world RPG takes
The wait for Dragon’s Dogma 2 wasn’t “just a matter of schedule” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s release is right around the corner, and given that it’s launching over a decade after its predecessor, there’s no doubt that plenty of us are excited to see what the sequel has in store. “It’s simply the case that as a company with many large series on the go at the same time, while we, of course, love Dragon’s Dogma and Itsuno-san has commented he would love to just get straight back to it, there are lots of projects scheduled, and he had to put his attention on other games for a while before being able to come back to Dragon’s Dogma,” Hirabayashi says.
Mar. 6, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2's Pawns have some brutal callouts for horny players
“One of my former masters chose to hire only women. I wonder why?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 players are feeling pretty called out by some of the Pawn voice lines in the sequel. Yesterday saw our bigDragon’s Dogma 2 previewgo live after we’d spent a handful of hours withCapcom’s dark RPG sequel. New gameplay videos have also made their way online, and some fans are noticing that Pawns can recall a time when their past master either hired an all-female troupe or had all their Pawns strip down to nothing.
Mar. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 fans found Endwalker's end-game weapon grind "too easy," but don't expect Dawntrail to return to A Realm Reborn levels of MMO grind
“I do appreciate that it gives a sense of reward to the players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team behind Final Fantasy 14 knows many of the MMO’s faithfuls found Endwalker’s end-game weapon quest “too easy.” Director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida tells Play Magazine -in an issue on sale now- thatSquare Enixis treading lightly regarding details on what’s in store for Dawntrail’s Relic weapon quest, as it’s still in the planning process.
Mar. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 finally launches on Xbox this month, and while the MMO is free on Game Pass there's a massive caveat
The Starter Edition isn’t all it’s cracked up to be When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of anticipation, Final Fantasy 14 is at last set to launch on Xbox Series X and S on March 21. If you’re a new player checking out the MMO for the first time, however, you need to understand that there’s a big caveat to a special deal that Xbox is offering for Game Pass subscribers.
Mar. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 balance lead says the "don't nerf, only buff" approach is a horrible idea as the community reacts to top weapon nerfs
“I believe players are scared of nerfs, because it will ruin the fantasy of a weapon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Helldivers 2 community learns a whole new meta in the wake of amajor balance patch that took a hammer to favoriteslike the railgun and personal shield, one balance lead from developer Arrowhead has advised players to learn to embrace nerfs rather than constantly asking exclusively for buffs.
Mar. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 director shuts down rumors that the studio has been acquired by Sony
“This is the first I hear of this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shocking absolutely no one,Helldivers 2’s game director has confirmed that developer Arrowhead Game Studios is not being acquired bySony. Yesterday, March 5, Twitter users began speculating that Arrowhead was on the cusp of being acquired by Sony, seemingly stemming from various NeoGAF and Reddit forum posts.
Mar. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2 just buffed the flamethrower by a democracy-spreading 50% and now it's a monster that cooks Chargers right in their shells
Helldivers 2’s major new Flamethrower buff can destroy Chargers with ease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’sHelldivers 2update was huge, and it’s a particularly exciting day for anyone who likes their Chargers extra crispy. Amongst the list of balance changes, the FLAM-40 Flamethrower has been given a significant buff, which has already proven to be highly effective against the shooter’s foes.
Mar. 6, 2024
Helldivers 2's first big balance patch targets the game's most OP weapons with ammo and armor piercing deductions
The Breaker shotgun and Railgun Stratagem get taken down a notch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s first big balance patch is out today, and it’s bringing adjustments to the two most overpowered and commonly used weapons in the entire game. So far, the Breaker shotgun and Railgun Stratagem have chiefly been used as two of the better weapons in Helldivers 2.
Mar. 6, 2024
How to beat the Helldivers 2 Terminids
The Helldivers 2 Bugs generally focus on mass swarms and melee attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Terminids, also referred to as The Bugs, are one of the game’s main factions, a huge horde of diverse insects that swarm the players and generally use similar tactics. When you’re going up against the Terminids, expect them to come in massive groups to try and overwhelm you, as well as using short range acid splashes and the occasional kaiju-sized Titan to mix things up.
Mar. 6, 2024
X-Men 3 star turned down a cameo in Deadpool 3 because of the "mental toll" of playing his character
Vinnie Jones says he turned down Deadpool & Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With anoverwhelming number of teased cameos,Deadpool 3is turning into a who’s who of Marvel characters, but it looks like not everyone is on board. In a new interview,X-Men: The Last Stand’s Vinnie Jones revealed he actually turned down a role in the upcoming movie.
Mar. 6, 2024
If Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth wasn't a PS5 exclusive, it wouldn't have a "seamless" open world and may have been a much simpler JRPG, producer says
“Game design may have had to regress significantly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthproducer Yoshinori Kitase says there would be crucial differences in the newly released sequel had it not been developed exclusively for PS5. “Had it not been on a single platform, the world map would not be seamless, and game design may have had to regress significantly,” Kitase said via interpreter in an interview withThe Washington Post.
Mar. 6, 2024
In frankly hilarious corporate emails, Apple gets mad about being called "hot garbage" and terminates Epic's dev account right as Fortnite charts a return to iOS
Update: Epic says Apple has reinstated its account already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, March 8:Epic has updated itsnews post, saying that “Apple has told us and committed to the European Commission that they will reinstate our developer account.” Plans to bring theEpic GamesStore and Fortnite to iOS and Europe are, thus, back on track. Original story, March 6:Apple has terminated Epic’s iOS developer account, putting a big roadblock in front of the studio’s plan to bringFortniteback to iPhones and iPads in Europe.
Mar. 6, 2024
Indie developer says Warner Bros is "retiring" his game from official platforms, so he's giving it away for free instead
The developer of Small Radios Big Televisions is giving away their indie puzzler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Owen Deery, an indie developer behind the puzzle gameSmall Radios Big Televisions, has stated that Warner Bros. will soon be “retiring” the game from digital storefronts. In response, Deery is giving away the PC version for free to everyone. According to Deery, the reason Warner Bros.
Mar. 6, 2024
Invincible season 2, part 2 review: "Without Omni-Man, Invincible isn't quite as untouchable"
Once Invincible season 2’s second half hits its rhythm, it races past many of its superhero rivals. Unfortunately, the pacing isn’t always faster than a speeding bullet – and is occasionally bogged down by Mark’s out-of-costume exploits Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Ifthe first part of Invincible season 2was about Mark responding to the loss of his father, then the second part – once again consisting of four episodes – is how he moves on with his life.
Mar. 6, 2024
It took 86 hours for me to realize that I love Persona 3 Reload (and probably JRPGs in general)
Opinion | Okay so maybe you guys were right about P3 being a masterpiece When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a confession to make about Persona 3 Reload. Roughly 10 hours into my first ever playthrough,I was all too quick to dismiss P3’s storylineas a snoozefest, and yet here I sit before you, absolutely shattered by it. Being my first JRPG ever, the form and flow of P3R felt unnatural to me – especially the storytelling quirk of playing out each calendar day one after the other, split between school and extra-curricular dungeon crawling.
Mar. 6, 2024
James Gunn debunks Wonder Woman casting rumor after Gal Gadot's exit
James Gunn has debunked another DCU rumor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas once again debunked a DCU rumor – this time about who will be playingWonder Womanin the new universe. In the old DCEU, which ended withAquaman and the Lost Kingdom, Diana Prince was played by Gal Gadot. There wassome uncertainty for a while about whether Gadot would be reprising her role in the new DCU, but it ultimately became clear thatshe would not be returning.
Mar. 6, 2024
James Gunn has an update on the DCU's first project and promises it hasn't been forgotten
Creature Commandos is still in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunnhas shared an update on the firstDCU Chapter One: Gods and Monstersproject – and assured everyone that it hasn’t been forgotten. ThoughSuperman–previously titled Superman: Legacy– is arriving as the first DCU movie, the first installment in the new universe is actually animatedMaxshow Creature Commandos.
Mar. 6, 2024
John Wick is going to get another TV series, but it sounds like it won't be linked to The Continental
The John Wick universe continues to expand… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate has announced plans for a brand new John Wick spin-off, and it sounds like it won’t be linked to 1970s-set prequel seriesThe Continental. Speaking at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telecom conference on March 4 (perDeadline), the studio’s vice chairman Michael Burns revealed that its new Twilight continuation would be animated, and that the John Wick follow-up is in development.
Mar. 6, 2024
Just in case you were finding it too easy, Helldivers 2 has now added "planetary hazards", including fire tornadoes, meteor showers and "many more"
Helldivers 2’s latest update has added random environmental hazards to “many planets” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You don’t often see people callingHelldivers 2an easy game, but just in case you wanted the difficulty to be taken up a notch further, the hit shooter has now added random environmental hazards to some of its planets. So, we now have even more threats to contend with.
Mar. 6, 2024
Kung Fu Panda 4 review: "Jack Black and Awkwafina are a fun pairing in a sprightly but unsurprising sequel"
Jack Black and Awkwafina are a fun pairing in an enjoyably sprightly sequel that never leaves its comfort zone. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s been eight years since we last saw Po, the adorkable black-and-white bear with a penchant for martial arts, on the big screen. And it’s been 16 years since the franchise (one of DreamWorks Animation’s most resilient)debuted.
Mar. 6, 2024
Lex Luthor star shares comic inspiration for James Gunn’s Superman, and says he’s been working out to play the villain
Nicholas Hoult has been busy preparing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicholas Hoult is playing iconic villain Lex Luthorin the DCU’sSupermanreboot, and it seems like he’s been taking inspiration from many places. Speaking on theInside of You with Michael Rosenbaum podcast, theRenfieldstar said he’s been drawing particularly fromAll-Star Superman. The comic, which isa big inspiration for Gunn’s version of the Man of Steel as a whole, was written by Grant Morrison and features a whole host of villains, including Luthor.
Mar. 6, 2024
Michelle Yeoh says she's "heartbroken" over the cancelation of her acclaimed Netflix series
The Brothers Sun won’t be returning for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michelle Yeoh says she was “heartbroken” to learn that her action-packed comedy-drama seriesThe Brothers Sun has been canceled by Netflix. Despite the show proving popular with both viewers and critics since its premiere on January 4, the streaming service announced that it wouldn’t be returning for a second season on March 4.
Mar. 6, 2024
Netflix renews live-action adaptation Avatar: The Last Airbender for two more seasons, despite mixed reviews
Aang is coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s live-actionAvatar: The Last Airbenderseries has been renewed for two more seasons. This comes as no surprise after the show racked up 154.4 million hours watched by 21.2 million viewers in just its first week. PerDeadline, the series will conclude with season 3 – mirroring the structure of the original Nickelodeon animated series.
Mar. 6, 2024
New Blumhouse horror Imaginary was inspired by one of Guillermo del Toro’s best movies
Exclusive: Imaginary director Jeff Wadlow explains that Pan’s Labyrinth was a big inspiration for his new horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jeff Wadlow, writer and director ofthe new Blumhouse horror movie Imaginary, has revealed that classic works of fantasy were a big influence on the film, especially the creation of the Never-Ever, an otherworldly universe and kingdom of imagination that our characters are plunged into as the film continues.
Mar. 6, 2024
New Daredevil: Born Again set photos feature a location from the Netflix show and some neat Easter eggs
The Disney Plus show is currently filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Daredevil: Born Again fan has spotted a set for the newDisneyPlus show on the streets of Brooklyn, New York City, which confirms the return of a location from theDefenders Sagaand hints at some potential Marvel Easter eggs. The photos show Josie’s, the bar where Matt Murdock (Charlie Cox), AKA Daredevil, and his pals and colleagues Foggy (Elden Henson) and Karen (Deborah Ann Woll) hung out in the original Netflix show – but maybe not in theDisney Plusreboot, as it looks like the bar isn’t open for business.
Mar. 6, 2024
New Netflix action series described as an homage to some of the best action filmmakers is climbing the streaming charts
Viewers are loving French-language show Furies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix action series Furies, which is being likened to the works of Luc Besson, John Woo, and Gareth Evans, is climbing up the streaming platform’s most-watched chart. Created by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan, Jean-Yves Arnaud, and Yoann Legave, the French-language show follows Lyna (Lina El Arabi), “a young woman yearning for the simplicity of a normal life”, who finds herself entangled in the intricate web of the Fury, peacekeeper of the Paris criminal underworld, while seeking to avenge her late father.
Mar. 6, 2024
Nightingale's most requested feature is closer to home than you might think
Opinion | Nope, it’s not an offline mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unless you’ve been keeping up with all of the discourse around Inflexion Games’Nightingale, you might have missed the glaring hole in the Fae Wild-bound Victorian era survival crafter’s design. It’s a feature that over 1,500 players have requested, with hundreds of comments to boot, and, no, I’m not talking about an offline mode.
Mar. 6, 2024
Persona 3 Reload gets 3 DLC packs starting next week, with the JRPG's "final chapter" coming in September's Episode Aigis
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus has announced thePersona 3 Reload: Expansion Pass, which includes three DLC packs starting with a bundle of new music releasing next week on March 12. During today’sXbox Partner Preview, Atlus showed off the “final chapter” of Person 3 Reload: The Episode Aigis - The Answer DLC, launching in September of this year. That’s by far the biggest of the three DLC, as it’s the only one that actually adds new story content to the game.
Mar. 6, 2024
Star Wars composer John Williams “mistakenly” wrote an extremely awkward love theme for Luke and Leia
“George never told us there was going to be a second film!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars composer John Williams didn’t know Luke and Leia were siblings when he was scoring the first movie – and to be fair, we’re pretty sure George Lucas didn’t know either. “I mistakenly wrote a love theme for Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker,” Williams toldVariety.
Mar. 6, 2024
Steam's new Metroidvania sale is a bit weird, but I've found 15 great games on sale for as little as $2
Who doesn’t want a new Metroidvania to play? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re in the mood for a brand-new Metroidvania, then Steam might have you covered with its latest sale event. Steam is currently hosting an event calledMetroidvania Fusionthat, you guessed it, is full of Metroidvanias. What’s weird about this event is that it’s not hosted by Steam but instead by a third party.
Mar. 6, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is unlike you’ve ever seen her before in new Netflix fantasy, says director
Exclusive: Damsel director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo says Millie Bobby Brown was the “perfect” choice for the new film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown trades the Upside Down for a dark fantasy fairytale in the new Netflix movie Damsel, and according to the director, her performance is different from anything she’s done before. Speaking to GamesRadar+ and theInside Total Film podcast, director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, who’s best known for his work on28 Weeks Later, shares that they worked hard to make the role different from those Brown has tackled before.
Mar. 6, 2024
You can play Hades 2 without touching the roguelike's legendary predecessor: "It's important to us that it's a standalone thing"
Hades 2 is also targeting a release between April and June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades 2is targeting an early access release between April and June and can be enjoyed without playing the original roguelike game. To mark the reveal thatthe original Hades is coming to iOS via Netflix later this month,JovemNerdhas spoken to Supergiant studio head and Hades 2 director Greg Kasavin about the upcoming sequel.
Mar. 6, 2024
The 32 greatest '70s movie characters
Journalists, crooked cops, kung fu masters, the 1970s have them all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indicative of their time and place, movies of the 1970s had some of the most memorable characters of all time. While many - and we meanmany- of them were violent antiheroes who made a mockery of authority, they weren’t all like that. Sometimes they were just people; they were athletes, cops, scorned lovers, kung fu masters, possessed teenagers, and mad scientists.
Mar. 6, 2024
The best gun in Helldivers 2 is actually this underrated gem, according to a dedicated cache of players
The Arc Thrower is winning over plenty of players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are praising the underrated Arc Thrower as “one of the strongest weapons in the game” and one you should consider using. If you don’t care much for the Arc Thrower weapon, that’s easily forgiven. The powerful Breaker shotgun and piercing Railgun Stratagem have both pretty much dominated the conversation around Helldivers 2 since launch, until now.
Mar. 6, 2024
The best weapons for Automatons in Helldivers 2
The loadouts you need for Automatons in Helldivers 2 and the best weapons to use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best weapons for Automatons in Helldivers 2 means a loadout full of explosive and energy options to deal with their armor. With devastating firepower and the ability to take a lot of hits without any damage, bots require very different tactics to the squishier bugs you can easily mow down.
Mar. 6, 2024
The latest Xbox Design lab controller asks which version of Vault Boy you are today
It’s not Where’s Waldo, it’s Where’s Vault Boy - and he’s all over this new Fallout Xbox controller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Xbox Wireless controller design has emerged from the vault. Included in the Xbox Design Labs program, the new Fallout skin for the Xbox Wireless controller makes it the perfect accessory for fans who are looking forward to the arrival of the new Fallout TV series.
Mar. 6, 2024
The making of Cyberpunk 2077's metro system: "From day one, we considered the NCART to be a roleplaying feature first and foremost"
Interview | “Everything was put together between Phantom Liberty and the release of Patch 2.1” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Night City is a dangerous, dark, and deadly place to be in most of the time. The neon-tinted metropolis V calls home inCyberpunk 2077is usually a loud, bustling hive of activity, where gangs trade gunfire and big screens project colorful commercials advertising everything from XXL burritos to braindances.
Mar. 6, 2024
The Nitro Deck+ wants your Switch to look even more like a Steam Deck
The full body Switch controller is getting a sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CRKD just announced the Nitro Deck+, a revamped version of its Nintendo Switch controller that boasts tons of new features while looking even more like a Steam Deck cosplay. Available to pre-order now for $69.99 / £69.99, the full-body gamepad still promises to be immune to stick drift and offer up a chonkier way to play in handheld mode, but now doubles as an integrated docking station so that you, in theory, never need to remove it.
Mar. 6, 2024
The original legendary Stalker trilogy, still an open-world FPS icon, gets "refined for console" in surprise Xbox and PlayStation release
The Stalker games that started it all finally jump to consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original three Stalker games made a surprise appearance at today’s third-party Xbox showcase – surprising to those who hadn’t seen the leaks, anyway – with a “refined” trilogy bringing the games to consoles for the first time. Stalker: Legends of the Zone Trilogy comes with Shadow of Chernobyl, Clear Sky, and Call of Pripyat.
Mar. 6, 2024
The Star Wars beer meme has left a galaxy far, far away and has found itself in Helldivers 2, Diablo 4, Yakuza, and more
You never know where Cerveza Cristal will pop up next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars beer meme based on a real-life advertising campaign has made its way into Helldivers 2, Diablo 4, Yakuza, and more. This means that certain scenes of Star Wars Episodes 1 - 3, as well as other classic films, were slightly altered to feature an appearance from the beer brand Cerveza Cristal.
Mar. 6, 2024
The Walking Dead’s Rick and Michonne spin-off has quietly become the franchise's highest-rated show on Rotten Tomatoes
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is both a critic and fan-favorite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Livehas quietly become the franchise’s highest-rated show onRotten Tomatoes. The Rick and Michonne spin-off, which sees the return of Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, holds an impressive 90% Fresh rating. The second-highest-rated spin-off is The Walking Dead: Dead City, which sees Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) journey through a post-apocalyptic New York City and holds an 80% Fresh rating.
Mar. 6, 2024
This Anker power bank will charge the chonkiest of handheld setups, and it’s down a new record low price
Insert Palpatine quote here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Power banks come in all shapes and sizes, but this beefy 200w brick by Anker can power an elaborate handheld setup without breaking a sweat. Better still, it’s currently down to a record low price at Amazon, meaning you’ll get something with more juice and a larger capacity for the same price as some lower spec options.
Mar. 6, 2024
This spicy Dune Tabletop RPG deal lets you rule Arrakis for as little as $1
Save yourself some solaris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now you’ve hopefully experienced the cinematic majesty of Dune Part Two. You might have even seen it more than once. Thankfully, your journey in Arrakis doesn’t have to end there. Humble Bundle have a limited-time Dune Tabletop RPG deal that is perfect for those hungry for more epic sci-fi adventure (Hans Zimmer score not included, unfortunately).
Mar. 6, 2024
Ultimate X-Men #1 is way more like a horror manga than a traditional superhero comic
Peach Momoko’s Ultimate X-Men pushes the mutant franchise in a totally different direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimate X-Men #1is here, launching the third title of the new Ultimate Universe. But unlikeUltimate Spider-ManandUltimate Black Panther, which remix familiar characters and concepts into new but still very recognizable incarnations, Ultimate X-Men is just about as disconnected from the mainstream Marvel X-Men as it gets.
Mar. 6, 2024
X-Men #700 brings back Chris Claremont for the end of the Krakoa era
June’s X-Men #35 will also count as X-Men #700 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The numbering is a little iffy, as the titles Uncanny X-Men and X-Men have often run simultaneously. But we’re assuming Marvel is counting primarily based on Uncanny X-Men, a title which has been dormant for some time, combined with the core X-Men title that’s been running over multiple volumes since Krakoa started.
Mar. 6, 2024
How to complete the Kill 500 Terminids personal order in Helldivers 2
The Pest Control daily challenge in Helldivers 2 orders you to slaughter hundreds of bugs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Kill 500 Terminids personal order, aka “Pest Control”, is the daily challenge wherein players must go to war against the bugs. It’s certainly a simple task and one you’ll likely make some progress on when playing the game normally, but not necessarily an easy one, and players who pick the wrong missions or approaches might find themselves struggling to wrack up the bug-killing numbers.
Mar. 6, 2024
Stressful city-builder sequel Frostpunk 2 releases in July, and there's a beta to warm you up next month
11 Bit Studios' sequel is a day one Xbox Game Pass PC launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frostpunk 2’s release date has finally been revealed for July 25, and you can pre-order for beta access next month. Earlier today Xbox held its Partner Preview showcase, where Frostpunk 2 finally unveiled its PC release date of July 25. You can see the full release date trailer for the strategy survival sim sequel just below, and if you pre-order the game before it releases, you’ll get access to the Frostpunk 2 beta when it rolls around some time next month
Mar. 5, 2024
Here's how to clone your PC's SSD for free in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I recently went through this process myself. Although most motherboards today have more than one NVMe port, my small-form-factor motherboard meant I had to do a complete switch. If the idea of totally swapping out your PC’s storage is nerve-wracking to you, I’m right there with you. It felt like a big risk to take, and there were a lot of questions in my mind before doing it.
Mar. 5, 2024
"Mad scientist streamer" makes Sonic the Hedgehog proud by running Sonic 3 using the electricity generated by chili and hotdogs
You know, in case you were wondering if it was possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A streamer has answered the question we’ve all been wondering - what food is best for generating electricity to run Sonic the Hedgehog 3? Uwoslab - a streamer and self-proclaimed “mad scientist” who has gained a following for creating contraptions no one has ever thought of before - has managed to find a way to power Hasbro’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 handheld console using eight cups of chili and science.
Mar. 5, 2024
13 years since the last movie, Final Destination finally announces filming has begun on the sixth installment of the horror franchise
An official title has also been revealed… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade after being laid to rest, popular horror franchise Final Destination is resurrected with yet another installment, which has now officially begun filming. The franchise was first introduced to audiences way back in 2000 with the release ofFinal Destination, a gruesome survival horror that followed a group of people who escaped death.
Mar. 5, 2024
A major Star Wars goof has been discovered in Revenge of the Sith’s best scene and you’ll never watch it the same way again
Move over, Jeans Guy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars has a long, storied history of minor mistakes creeping into its movies and TV shows. From a Stormtrooper bumping into the Death Star set on A New Hope through toThe Mandalorian’s Jeans Guy, there’s always a crew member or goof waiting to be uncovered. Case in point: almost 20 years after release, Star Wars fans on Reddit have discovered an all-timer of a ‘cameo’ inRevenge of the Sith: a… random man just standing there during Obi-Wan and Anakin’s climactic battle on Mustafar.
Mar. 5, 2024
A week after one of its best recent JRPGs mysteriously disappeared from Nintendo Switch, Square Enix finally admits it's working on a fix
Octopath Traveler vanished from the eShop last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A week after JRPG fans noted that Octopath Traveler was no longer available on the Nintendo Switch eShop,Square Enixsays it’s working on a fix. At the time, developer and publisher Square Enix was oddly silent, not responding to questions about the situation from numerous outlets, as well as fans.
Mar. 5, 2024
After 13 years, the 3DS is a retro console in a new Pokemon ad, and millennial Nintendo fans can't handle it
“Can’t we wait until a system is 20 years old before we do a childhood flashback scene” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s 13 years since the Nintendo 3DS arrived on the scene, and according to Nintendo, that’s long enough for it to be considered old. This came to light in a new Nintendo Switch ad featuringPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Mar. 5, 2024
After 2 years in Early Access, one of the most promising co-op horror games I've played is launching this month with "fully revamped" maps, spookier ghosts, and smarter AI
Midnight Ghost Hunt gets its 1.0 update on March 21 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valheim publisher Coffee Stain is releasingMidnight Ghost Hunt’s 1.0 updateon March 21, after the chaotic co-op ghost hunter spent the last two years in Steam Early Access. I first got my hands on Midnight Ghost Hunt a little over two years ago, just before it launched into Early Access, and I remember immediately clicking with its chaotic marriage of Prop Hunt gameplay and multiplayer staples Dead by Daylight and Phasmophobia.
Mar. 5, 2024
After Metroidvania success, Ori CEO leading new action RPG takes aim at Diablo 4: "No microtransactions and battle passes ... no $65 horse skins"
No Rest for the Wicked isn’t including rideable horses since “clever level design is a higher priority than selling mounts” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moon Studios – the developer behind beloved Metroidvania games Ori and the Blind Forest and Will of the Wisps – is gearing up to launch its next game, action-RPGNo Rest for the Wicked, into early access.
Mar. 5, 2024
After stealing the show at Steam Next Fest, The Witcher 3 remake devs' horror CRPG with scary Pokemon fully launches to glowing reviews
The Thaumaturge marries paranormal mystery with Eldritch Pokemon, and it looks like a delight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Thaumaturge, a brand new spooky CRPG with Pokemon-like collectible creatures that I will never fail to misspell on my first try, is getting rave reviews on Steam after a successfulSteam Next Festdemo. We liked The Thaumaturge’s Steam Next Fest demo so much we called it a “must play,“and now that it’s fully out on PC, Steam users seem to largely agree.
Mar. 5, 2024
An adaptation of a beloved manga from the creator of Dragon Ball is coming this month and it looks like anime’s answer to Dune
Sand Land is out very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser has dropped for the upcoming manga adaptation Sand Land, and it looks like anime’s answer toDune. The show comes from the creator of Dragon Ball, and will be arriving onDisneyPlus and Hulu very soon. Based on the Japanese manga series written by Akira Toriyama, Sand Land is set in a desert-like world that has been left without water after years of war.
Mar. 5, 2024
Asus ROG Carnyx review: "Much too large for a home-targeted microphone"
The Asus ROG Carnyx mic slots nicely into the USB streaming and gaming microphone market. It’s got a large 2.5cm condenser capsule, simple plug-and-play functionality, and a flashy RGB look befitting of any gamer these days. Unfortunately, its size and stature are a bit impractical, and while it’s certainly a great option, it doesn’t do all that much to stand out amongst a competitive crowd. Large 2.5cm condenser capsule Strong, clean vocal performance
Mar. 5, 2024
Asus TUF A15 (2023) review: "a fantastic little performer at an equally impressive price tag"
The Asus TUF A15 might cut some corners but at its core it’s a fantastic little performer at an equally impressive price tag. If you’re after a budget-minded 1080p rig, this is where you should be looking. Excellent price-performance ratio Solid construction and some premium materials Full-sized keyboard Comfortable form factor Display is less bright than the competition Slightly soft-feeling keyboard 16:9 aspect ratio Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 5, 2024
Barely 12 hours after the shutdown of major Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, replacements began surfacing online
Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu has been shut down following legal action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Directly on the back of Nintendo taking legal action against the Nintendo Switch emulation software Yuzu, alternatives have already started appearing online. Yuzu allowed users to play Nintendo Switch games on PC, and last week, it was revealed thatNintendo had filed a lawsuit against Tropic Haze, the company behind it.
Mar. 5, 2024
Best Crocs Jibbitz in 2024
Show your fandom on your feet with these Crocs charms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crocs are meant for the most fearless of style pioneers … or at least those who like to have their feet feel really, really comfy. While this foamy footwear is the Marmite of the fashion world, Crocs are perfect for those who like to make a statement.
Mar. 5, 2024
Colin Farrell is a hardened detective in thrilling first trailer for new Apple TV Plus crime drama with a sci-fi twist
Sugar arrives this April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Sugar has arrived – and Colin Farrell is on the case. Farrell stars as John Sugar, a Los Angeles-based Private Investigator tasked with solving the disappearance of a woman named Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of Hollywood producer Johnathan Siegel. The case takes him on a deep dark path – in which hidden truths are uncovered.
Mar. 5, 2024
Diablo 4's Season 4 loot overhaul is so big that it warrants a new test server 9 months after launch
The Public Test Realm is finally coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingDiablo 4 Season 4loot update is so large that it’s finally getting a Public Test Realm for the first time. As reported byPC Gamer, Blizzard’s developers recently hosted a ‘campfire’ livestream to discuss new changes and updates forDiablo 4. Chief among the additions for the action-RPG is a Public Test Realm, a separate server which lets players try out some more experimental elements that are yet to debut in the full game.
Mar. 5, 2024
Dune 2 actor is "heartbroken" his scene was cut from the movie, but "there's no hard feelings"
Tim Blake Nelson doesn’t appear in the final cut of Dune: Part Two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I don’t think I’m at liberty to say what the scene was,” Nelson toldMovieWeb. “I’d leave that to Denis [Villeneuve] if he wants to talk about it. I had a great time over there shooting it. And then he had to cut it because he thought the movie was too long.
Mar. 5, 2024
Dune survival MMO had to go to the author's family to get permission to cut "ridiculous" sandwalking and the book's extremely explosive shields
Dozens of shields detonating like mini nukes would’ve been a problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune Awakeninghad to make some changes to its source material, and the developers needed express permission to make that happen. For one, Dune Awakening won’t have the typical ‘sandwalking’ we see Paul, Jessica, and the Fremen doing to avoid attracting the huge sandworms.
Mar. 5, 2024
Dune's Rebecca Ferguson signs up for intriguing new sci-fi thriller starring Marvel's Chris Pratt
Mercy will be directed by Wanted helmer Timur Bekmambetov When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune’s Rebecca Ferguson is set to star in Mercy, an intriguing new sci-fi thriller from Amazon’s MGM Studios.Guardians of the Galaxy’s Chris Pratt is already attached to the project, though the supporting cast remains under wraps for now. We’re curious as to how the sci-fi elements will be weaved in, as all we know of the plot so far is that it’ll center around Pratt’s detective, as he tries to prove his innocence after being accused of a violent crime.
Mar. 5, 2024
Elden Ring DLC speculation kicks off again after one player finds a big hint buried in a shield that everyone forgot, and it might be the RPG's best-kept secret
Could this be the undiscovered “small element” Miyazaki teased? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring DLCspeculation is heating up once again now that a player has discovered an item that seemingly ties into the upcoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. See, the recentElden Ring DLC trailershows that the “lit candle-tree design” featured on the face of the newly resurfaced shield is actually the symbol representing Messmer’s faction - Messmer being the malevolent boss of the Lands of Shadow, the completely new area being introduced in Shadow of the Erdtree.
Mar. 5, 2024
Everything we know about vehicles in Helldivers 2
Datamines, leaks, and potential hints point toward new vehicles arriving for Helldivers 2 in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cruising in Helldivers 2 vehicles is something many players have been wanting since launch, and there’s a fair amount of evidence to suggest transports might arrive in a future update. The first game had things like a motorbike, a transport buggy, and even a small tank, andHelldivers 2has Exosuits for players to stomp about in.
Mar. 5, 2024
Everything we know so far about the Helldivers 2 Illuminate faction
The Illuminate seem likely to be the third faction in HD2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Illuminate in Helldivers 2 are widely thought to be the eventual third faction added to the game in future updates, after being just that in the first game. A race of technologically-advanced aliens with psychic powers and a focus on defensive barriers, the Illuminate - if they are coming - would pose a very different kind of threat to either the Bugs or Bots, though it’s worth establishing that the Illuminate are still just rumoured, and nobody from developer Arrowhead has overtly confirmed that they’ll be appearing in the game, even if their inevitable return does feel like something of an open secret at time of writing.
Mar. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P explains 3 big reasons behind the MMO's first graphical overhaul in over 10 years - and it's not just "to constantly get new players in"
The update serves in part as a promise that the devs will “continue driving forward to the future and take on new challenges” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yoshida tellsPlay magazinethat the graphics update is, at least in part, a mission statement, promising that the MMO is here to stay. “When players would see the graphics updates, they would realize that Final Fantasy 14 will still push on and it will still continue driving forward to the future and take on new challenges,” Yoshida says.
Mar. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 14: Dawntrail leads PLAY’s massive Final Fantasy special
Plus: our first verdict for FF7 Rebirth, expanding the worlds of FF, Death Stranding 2, Rise Of The Ronin, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And in the beginning there was… Final Fantasy. Or at least that’s how I remember it, anyway, with the seventh outing on the classic grey box completely changing the way many of us thought about games.
Mar. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ending explained
From the sky above to Aerith herself, here’s everything you’ll want to pay attention to during the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ending delivers on its intent, by giving fans plenty to mull and speculate over while we wait for the trilogy’s concluding game. Before we continue, take this as your main spoiler warning that you’ll want to finishFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthbefore reading on – or maybe you don’t!
Mar. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's new Moogle design is being called everything from "cursed" to "creepy"
Is that a Moogle or a weird koala? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas been out for five days now, and it’s surprisingly taken that long for players to start questioning what the heck happened to Moogles. Moogles are a staple of the Final Fantasy series and have had a variety of roles over the years.
Mar. 5, 2024
Forget lo-fi beats, this incredibly vibesy townbuilding roguelite is what I want to relax to
Tranquil Isle looks like an absolute vibe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As someone who spends every working day being passively chilled out by mellow lo-fi beats, I’m incredibly excited to more actively relax with Tranquil Isle, a new self-styled “lo-fi townbuilding roguelike” launching this year. I somehow missed Tranquil Isle’sannouncementin February, but now that I’ve seen the genuinely beautiful, atmospheric footage in the reveal trailer, I’m all about it.
Mar. 5, 2024
GTA 5 and its flexible open-world design helped inspire Dragon's Dogma 2's vast RPG world
Hideaki Itsuno explains his personal inspiration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s vast open world has a very surprising source of inspiration: Rockstar’sGTA 5. Speaking to GamesRadar+ , Dragon’s Dogma 2 game director Hideaki Itsuno spoke about his personal inspiration for elements of the new action-RPG. “GTA 5 was quite a big inspiration for me on the level of how it manages to combine multiple emergent gameplay systems into a satisfying experience that feels free to the player in terms of their freedom of what they can choose to do,” Itsuno said.
Mar. 5, 2024
GTA Online Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid missions, payout, and rewards explained
Earn a significant payout by taking down a new cartel and corrupt LSPD cops with the Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid in GTA Online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid provides another opportunity to secure a big payout, as you join forces with past associate Vincent Effenburger – your former Diamond Casino head of security turned LSPD cop – to investigate a disturbing discovery he’s made.
Mar. 5, 2024
GTA San Andreas characters can reach out of mirrors "horror movie style" because of a nifty technique to get around a lack of video memory
The PS2 version of San Andreas doesn’t render mirrors “the proper way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is an all-time classic, but there’s no doubt that its in-game mirrors have always been slightly wobbly in places. Now though, we finally know why, and it centres around a workaround put in place due to a lack of video memory – at least in the PS2 version.
Mar. 5, 2024
Hades, one of the greatest roguelikes ever made, comes to iOS via Netflix this month
And pre-registration is open now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hades, one of thebest roguelikesever made, is coming to iOS devices via Netflix later this month on March 19. If you’re somehow yet to get a taste for Hades, you can check out the action-packed trailer just below for a brief dive into Supergiant’s masterful game. The game follows protagonist Zagreus, son of Hades, on his many, many attempts to journey out of the underworld and find whatever fate awaits him on the surface world above.
Mar. 5, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev casually confirms mechs are coming "soon" – meet the EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit
Arrowhead announces what we’ve all been hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-rumoredHelldivers 2 mechsare officially on the way, and they’re coming “soon.” After weeks of data mined info, leaks, and cryptic comments hinting at the imminent release of proper mecha suits,Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios confirmed the impending debut of the EXO-45 Patrio Exosuit in a tweet earlier today.
Mar. 5, 2024
"Like a sulfur-scented mix of Goodfellas and The Long Halloween." Benjamin Percy teases Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance
Interview: Benjamin Percy reveals more details about the darkest Ghost Rider comic yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromDanny Ketchto Robbie Reyes and original Flamehead Johnny Blaze, many unfortunate souls have played host to the Spirit of Vengeance over the decades. Now a new character is taking on the spooky mantle in regular Ghost Rider writer Benjamin Percy and artist Danny Kim’s six-issue mini-series,Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance.
Mar. 5, 2024
Hogwarts Legacy was the best-selling game of 2023, but Warner Bros says it wants to focus on free-to-play and live-service games even after Suicide Squad setbacks
I don’t think that’s what industry experts call ‘a good sign’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As highlighted byGamespot, Warner Bros Discovery gaming boss J.B. Perrette recently spoke at aMorgan Stanley Technologyconference, where he discussed the company’s plans, which include a pivot to free-to-play and live-service games. This revelation is surprising as Warner Bros' biggest release last year was Hogwarts Legacy, which doesn’t feature either of these elements.
Mar. 5, 2024
House of the Dragon season 2, The Boys season 4, and more set to make June the best month of TV in years
Don’t bother us this summer, we’ve got a bunch of shows to watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has finally confirmed whenHouse of the Dragon season 2will premiere and in the process, cemented June’s future status as the best month of TV in years. Warner Bros. Discovery streaming and gaming chief J.B. Perrette revealed the launch month during an interview at Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telecom conference on March 4 (perVariety).
Mar. 5, 2024
It took 12 years, but Dragon's Dogma 2 is the truly open-world RPG that its director always wanted to make
Preview| With a touch of Baldur’s Gate 3 and Devil May Cry, Hideaki Itsuno has delivered on his dream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The term ‘cult classic’ feels less significant than it used to. That’s most likely due to the sheer amount of new content and the prevalence of streaming services at our fingertips today – but Dragon’s Dogma nevertheless feels like the quintessential cult classic.
Mar. 5, 2024
Julianne Moore on why the sex scenes in her new steamy period drama were crucial to bringing the story to life
Exclusive: Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine speak on the importance of sex scenes in new period drama Mary & George When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an ongoing debate in the world of TV and film about whether sex scenes are necessary to on-screen storytelling. Julianne Moore’s new steamy period drama Mary & George falls firmly on one side of the debate, featuring its fair share of intimate scenes.
Mar. 5, 2024
Julianne Moore opens up about the pressure and freedom of playing a real-life villain in her scandalous new historical drama
Exclusive: Julianne Moore on how she brought a human aspect to a historically villainized woman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just months afterMay Decemberhit our screens, Julianne Moore is back playing another unconventional mother. But this time, she’s tackling historical drama as 1600s momager Mary Villers. The real-life historical figure is the subject of a new Sky series, Mary & George, which follows Jacobean Countess Mary Villers, known for coercing her son into having a sexual relationship with King James VI of Scotland and I of England for financial gain and power.
Mar. 5, 2024
Last Epoch dev disables family sharing in its action RPG in an attempt to curb "significant" botting and real-money trading abuse
Eleventh Hour Games says it will continue to explore options for supporting this feature in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last Epoch’s developer has disabled family sharing in an effort to combat real-money trading and botting in the popular action RPG. The buying and selling of in-game items for real-world money is pretty much an inevitability in any online game where trading is involved.
Mar. 5, 2024
Madame Web’s Dakota Johnson never wants to make a movie like the Spider-Man spin-off again: "I don’t make sense in that world"
The Madame Web star responds to ‘nasty’ reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webactor Dakota Johnson has broken her silence on the reaction to the poorly-received Spider-Man spin-off, saying that she will “probably never do anything like it again.” “Unfortunately, I’m not surprised that this has gone down the way it has,” Johnson toldBustlewhen asked about whether she’s been affected by ‘nasty’ reviews.
Mar. 5, 2024
Max announces plans to crack down on password sharing, just like Netflix and Disney Plus
The Warner Bros. Discovery platform is following other streamers' lead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Max is set to stop its subscribers from sharing their password with friends and family, as it follows in the footsteps of other streamers such as Netflix andDisneyPlus. The publication goes on to state that the news of the crackdown was first shared byBloomberg, in a report that describes the move as a direct response to shareholders, who are pressuring media companies to make their services profitable.
Mar. 5, 2024
More than 20 years after the original, Lindsay Lohan gives an update on the Freaky Friday sequel
The sequel is still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 21 years sinceFreaky Fridayreleased, but star Lindsay Lohan has confirmed the long-awaited sequel is still happening. The film, which co-stars Jamie Lee Curtis, sees a teenager and her mother trade places thanks to magical fortune cookies. In the process, they learn a lot about each other – and grow much closer.
Mar. 5, 2024
MTG Assassin's Creed brings da Vinci and Cleopatra to the battlefield, fans hold out for more historical crossovers
Could a Julius Caesar commander be on the cards? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that Magic: The Gathering’s Universes Beyond sets are home to some of the weirdest cards in MTG history. If you’ve ever wanted to pit Optimus Prime against a Dalek, getting your hands on some UB is the best way to do it.
Mar. 5, 2024
Nasa D&D adventure wants to remind you that space is cool, actually
It’ll “blow you away,” apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nasa just launched its own D&D adventure about saving the Hubble Telescope, becausescience. In a surprise crossover, US space agency Nasa dropped a D&D module that’s very keen to remind you that space is cool, actually. OK, so theofficial trailer(starring a gloriously 2000s CG dragon at the one minute mark) doesn’t do itself any favors with a… well, a rather intense approach.
Mar. 5, 2024
New Bambi horror movie gets gory first look – and its screenwriter says it's "Evil Dead 2 meets Who Framed Roger Rabbit"
Bampire, a new slasher movie, is currently in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Bambi-inspired horror-comedy movie is coming our way. Titled ‘Bampire’ (a combination of ‘Bambi’ and ‘vampire’, of course),Bloody Disgustingshared a gory first look at the slasher, which you can see below. The filmmakers are currently crowdfunding to finish the movie viaIndiegogo, and the fundraising page describes the plot as follows: “Five community college students and their professor set out to document unprecedented evidence of a rare fanged deer species never-before-seen in the foothills of the Cascades… the musk deer - Or is it something more sinister?
Mar. 5, 2024
Oops, Destiny 2's best farm ever was literally just the MMO playing itself: bugged Lost Sectors were auto-completing and spitting out free Exotics in seconds
Farm it before it’s patc– and it’s been patched When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 players, we’ve got another unintended farm for the record books, and this one’s a doozy. Following today’s Guardian Games update, featured Lost Sectors would auto-complete the second you’d load in, spitting out enhancement materials and even Exotics immediately after starting the activity. Sadly,Bungiewas quick on the draw here:it’s been patched.
Mar. 5, 2024
Palworld dev teases updates with "very cool things" on the way, as the survival game sails past 250,000 glowing Steam reviews
Can we expect more Palworld content soon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Palworld has teased “very cool things” coming to the survival game “very soon” as it reaches more than 250,000 mostly positive reviews on Steam. On March 4, Pocketpair community manager Bucky took to Twitter to share the studio’s excitement about the Pokemon-like’s continued success.
Mar. 5, 2024
Pour one out for Nvidia GeForce GTX, as the old graphics card line-up has been discontinued
Grandma GTX is finally heading into retirement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like it’s been a long time coming, butNvidiahas finally discontinued its last remaining GeForce GTX graphics card range. Specifically, the green team will pull the plug on supplying board partners with GTX 16 stock, meaning the collection of Turing budget GPUs will soon permanently wear an out-of-stock badge.
Mar. 5, 2024
Rebel Moon star says she was "really affected" by negative reviews of the Netflix sci-fi movie
Sofia Boutella has spoken out on the Rebel Moon reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon star Sofia Boutella has addressed negative reviews of theZack Snydersci-fi movie. Boutella played main character Kora inRebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire, which stands at a 21% critics score onRotten Tomatoes. “I always thought that I was fully armed to take on those punches, and then I read the critics that came down on Rebel Moon and it really affected me,” she toldVulture.
Mar. 5, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 actor says AI replacing voice actors is "unavoidable," even if it pains him to say it: "I just want to keep working"
Roger Clark says that AI may be able to help the acting industry in some ways, but certain uses are “incredibly immoral”. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice and motion capture actor forRed Dead Redemption 2protagonist Arthur Morgan, Roger Clark, has shared his thoughts on the use of artificial intelligence in the video game acting field, and thinks it’s “unavoidable” that AI will replace some actors.
Mar. 5, 2024
Star Wars fans rocked by resurfaced beer adverts stitched directly into the original trilogy – including a bizarre replacement for Luke Skywalker's lightsaber
May the beer be with you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all remember that iconic Star Wars moment whereObi-Wan Kenobigoes to give Luke Skywalker his father’s old, ice cold beer, right? Well, if you watched a specific version of the movie shown in Chile, you might remember things that way. The old ads are going viral once again thanks to the fact that the beer marketing is spliced directly into some of the original trilogy’s most famous moments – unintentionally creating the most hilarious advertising campaign ever.
Mar. 5, 2024
Star Wars legend Ewan McGregor is trapped in a hotel in first trailer for long-awaited thriller series
A Gentleman in Moscow premieres in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for A Gentleman in Moscow has arrived. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov (Ewan McGregor) is condemned to house arrest in an attic room in the Hotel Metropool after the Russian Revolution. Alexander meets a little girl named Nina Kulikova (Alexa Goodall) who also resides at the hotel and knows its ins and outs – and even has a secret key to every door.
Mar. 5, 2024
Steam survey suggests more players are using gaming PCs with over 1TB storage
Chonky drives take the lead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that new releases take up more storage space than ever, but the latest Steam survey implies most players are using drives over 1TB. While stats for February don’t delve into whether people are keeping their games on a modern SSD or a traditional hard drive, they do show a shift away from 500GB solutions.
Mar. 5, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 set pictures tease Max’s return, but the showrunner has a disappointing clarification
Max is back… kinda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things showrunner Ross Duffer has shared a new behind-the-scenes look at season 5, featuring the return of Sadie Sink as Max. In a series of pictures posted on Instagram, we see the actor and her co-star Caleb McLaughlin on set, as well as pictures of what seems like the Upside Down.
Mar. 5, 2024
Super Mario Maker players are 99.62% of the way to beating every single level - and they've only got a month left to clear 178 of the most devious platformer levels ever made
The clock is ticking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Super Mario Maker will effectively shut down in April, and a group of players is racing against the clock to beat every single level before the servers go offline. Team 0% includes some extremely talented Mario players and speedrunners, and if you think that means those final remaining levels are ridiculously challenging, well, you’d be right.
Mar. 5, 2024
The Boys season 4 teaser is an ominous reference from Gen V that'll "make your head pop"
Season 4 is finally out this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: spoilers for Gen V below! A new teaser has dropped forThe Boys season 4– and it’s particularly terrifying if you’ve seen all eight episodes of Gen V. Theofficial Twitter accountfor The Boys has released a one-minute campaign ad featuring none other than Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit).
Mar. 5, 2024
The Queen's Blood card game is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's best addition and the RPG's greatest distraction
Opinion | Defeating challengers and rising through the Queen’s Blood ranks is as enjoyable as it is satisfying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve lost count of the amount of times I’ve played the Queen’s Blood card game inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. After many, many matches, I still can’t get enough, which says a lot about how enjoyable it is all on its own.
Mar. 5, 2024
The retro RPG vibes of Dragon's Dogma 2 remind me of Dark Souls and Forspoken, and I absolutely promise that's a compliment
Preview| A single 24-hour fight quickly turned Dragon’s Dogma 2 into my most-anticipated RPG of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This fight has spiraled rapidly out of control. I thought I was taking on one stone golem, but now two more have come stumbling out of the foothills. At one point during the afternoon, a griffin swooped down to join the fray, permanently killing one of my pawns before my fire arrows could finish it off.
Mar. 5, 2024
The terrifying real teddy bear in Blumhouse’s new horror movie wreaked havoc on the set: "Blood was everywhere"
Exclusive: Imaginary star DeWanda Wise says life imitated art on set thanks to a series of on-set pranks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imaginary star DeWanda Wise has revealed that far beyond just being the menacing teddy bear at the center of Blumhouse’s new horror film, Chauncey the bear also embarked on a reign of terror over the movie set.
Mar. 5, 2024
This Nintendo DS-style Palworld demake was inspired by Pokemon Black and Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
64 Bits is at it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldhas received the ‘demake’ treatment, throwing it back to the pixelated days of the Nintendo DS. YouTuber channel 64 Bits, known for its demake efforts, has this time turned its attention to demaking Palworld in the style of old DS games, which almost makes it look even more like the Pokemon games it’s constantly being compared to.
Mar. 5, 2024
This upcoming shopkeeper simulator takes the fantasy of Baldur's Gate 3 and adds the relaxing life sim elements of Stardew Valley
Merchants of Rosewall is a cozy management sim set in a high-fantasy world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming shopkeeping simulator takes the fantasy setting ofBaldur’s Gate 3and combines it with the relaxing life sim elements ofStardew Valley. Merchants of Rosewall is an upcoming story-driven cozy management sim that sees players take on the role of a shopkeeper in the fantasy land of Rosewall.
Mar. 5, 2024
Valve lets Steam launch discounts double in length, so the savings now last between 7 and 14 days
Valve also caps the launch sales at 40% When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam launch discounts for games can double in length, thanks to changesValveis making. If you’re a frequent Steam user, you’re probably used to launch discounts by now. Developers can offer 10% off a game if you pre-order it before it launches, or buy it a few days after launch, encouraging players to plonk down their cash for a neat little discount.
Mar. 5, 2024
Warhammer finally reveals the barbarian army fans have been waiting for
The Darkoath horde is here at last When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s taken years, but we’re finally getting the Darkoath barbarian army fans have been asking for in Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Dropping by surprise with a full box due in the not-so-distant future, this army set contains all-new models that provide a legitimate fighting force for the Darkoath.
Mar. 5, 2024
World peace depends on keeping the heroes happy in Kieron Gillen's new creator-owned comic The Power Fantasy
The series, by Gillen and Caspar Wijngaard, has been compared to Watchmen and The Boys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What does it mean to be superpowered? Comics have explored that question in countless ways over the last nine decades. In the latest series from The Wicked + The Divine co-creator Kieron Gillen and artistCaspar Wijngaard, however, it has a very specific and ominous meaning.
Mar. 5, 2024
Zelda modder adds Tears of the Kingdom's best ability to one of the series' most iconic entries
Want to use Ultrahand in Ocarina of Time? There’s a mod for that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Zelda modder has recreatedTear’s of the Kingdom’s best ability in one of the series' most beloved entries. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom gives Link a plethora of new powers to play with, such as Ascend - the ability to reach higher areas by floating through ceilings - and Recall, which lets you move objects back through time.
Mar. 4, 2024
3 Years after completing Zelda: Majora's Mask's first no-hit run, speedrunner goes one better by doing it again with 100% completion after 2 months of near misses
MajinPhil has 100% completed Majora’s Mask without getting hit once, and didn’t even use the shield to block attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A streamer has become the first person to beat The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask with 100% completion while avoidingallhits from enemy attacks. This brutal challenge was taken on by MajinPhil, who managed to overcome it after two months of attempts.
Mar. 4, 2024
8 years after leveling their World of Warcraft character from 1 to 100 using only DDR mats, this MMO fan is trying to repeat the trick in WoW Classic Hardcore
Watch where you step When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A popular controller modder is revisiting an eight-year-old World of Warcraft challenge because they’ve found a way to make it even more punishing. Many moons ago, content creatorRudismleveled a WoW character from start to finish, scaling 100 levels using nothing but a Dance Dance Revolution mat to do so. But what could tempt them to return to the challenge?
Mar. 4, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players died millions of times on planet Mort, D&D-style war master Joel was "watching it all go down" and called it a "thing of beauty"
“He’s as dedicated to the community as I am,” community manager says of Joel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2playersdied over 10 million timestaking one planet, Mort, from the Automatons last week, and you’d better believe that galactic D&D game master Joel was watching the whole thing from the front row with a bucket of popcorn in one hand and a waving lighter in the other.
Mar. 4, 2024
Austin Butler is locked and loaded in viral gun training video, fuelling Heat 2 casting rumors
Could Butler be joining Adam Driver in Heat 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new video of Austin Butler taking part in gun training exercises is doing the rounds online, and it’s got fans even more convinced that theElvisandDune: Part Twostar has a role in Heat 2. Butler is rumored to be playing Chris Shiherlis, a role played by Val Kilmer in the original movie.
Mar. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev confirms the Xbox retail version will have 4 discs because the epic RPG was 500MB too big to fit on 3, but it "didn't make sense" to cut any content
Larian wasn’t lying when it said the Deluxe Edition includes “a f***-ton of discs” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is a big RPG, so big in fact that the physical version has to be spread across four discs on Xbox. Back in November, Larian announced aDeluxe Editionof its phenomenally popular RPG Baldur’s Gate 3, which since launch has been available through digital storefronts only.
Mar. 4, 2024
Best Helldivers 2 loadouts for beating the toughest enemies
For high-difficulty missions, bringing the best Helldivers 2 loadouts to bear is key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing the best Helldivers 2 loadouts, featuring meta weapons and Stratagems, will help you complete the most brutal missions in the game. After many additions since launch and huge changes with the most recentHelldivers 2 patch, the current meta is quite varied, with plenty of viable support weapon Stratagems and other tools to pick from that are both fun and effective.
Mar. 4, 2024
Chris Evans says if superhero movies were easy to make, there'd be more good ones
Chris Evans gives his thoughts on superhero films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Evans has shared his thoughts on superhero films. The actor playedCaptain Americain the MCU and, before that, was Johnny Storm inFantastic FourandFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. As reported by LaughingPlace.com (H/TCollider), Evans said at Emerald City Comic Con that superhero films don’t get the credit they’re due, considering the circumstances of their production.
Mar. 4, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve says "difficult" Blade Runner 2049 still keeps him up at night: "Why did I do that?"
“I don’t think I will ever approach someone else’s universe again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Denis Villeneuve may have just tackled a two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert’s dense sci-fi epicDune, but the director has revealed that another genre sequel was much more of a challenge – so much so that it still keeps him up at night.
Mar. 4, 2024
Dune 2 director says cutting one character from the sequel was the "most painful choice"
Stephen McKinley Henderson’s Thufir Hawat is missing from the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like all page-to-screen adaptations,Dune: Part Twomakes a few changes from the novel it’s based on. For director Denis Villeneuve, though, one change in particular was the most difficult to enact: the omission of Thufir Hawat. “One of the most painful choices for me on this one was Thufir Hawat,” Villeneuve toldEntertainment Weekly.
Mar. 4, 2024
Dune 2 does the impossible in a post-Star Wars and Star Trek world, forging a new path for sci-fi movies
Opinion | The latest epic from director Denis Villeneuve has changed the landscape of sci-fi cinema for the better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arriving with the immense might of one of its sandworms,Dune 2hasn’t just wowed us, it’s opened up new opportunities for sci-fi cinema. Smartly written, carefully designed, and packing the most emotion of any Denis Villeneuve film, Part Two concludes the French-Canadian director’s adaptation of Frank Herbert’s iconic 1965 novel with the inventive, explosive energy that it deserves.
Mar. 4, 2024
Dune 2 sets new box office records with massive opening weekend
The sci-fi sequel is a smash hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2has completely smashed it out of the park in its opening weekend, breaking multiple box office records, and even besting its predecessor. Fromthe first screeningsalone, it was clear that Villeneuve had a winner on his hands with Dune 2. After its premiere, it gained rave reviews from critics,a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and even had legendary directorChristopher Nolan comparing it to one of the best sequels ever made, Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back.
Mar. 4, 2024
Dune Awakening aims to be a true survival MMO - first by making you survive Arrakis, then by making you survive politics
Preview | Funcom wants this to be the culmination of a legacy in both survival games and MMOs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “At Funcom, I feel like we take risks as a company,” Bylos says. “We do things that other people aren’t willing to do. We’re not corporate enough or large enough to be trying to make very streamlined games that come out every single year.
Mar. 4, 2024
Everything announced for the Warhammer World Anniversary 2024 at a glance
Football geese, new units for Henry Cavill’s fav army, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer World Anniversary Warhammer 40K reveals The 41st Millennium enjoyed a couple of reveals for new hero units, and both are pretty ridiculous if you dig into the stats. The new character for Adeptus Custodes (golden Space Marines who are the Emperor’s personal guard) is a great example.
Mar. 4, 2024
Former Overwatch 2 dev explains the jank: "The script looks like every subway map in the world layered over each other"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, an Overwatch 2-focused Twitter account posted a video of a Roadhog player sending an enemy through walls and into another map area entirely, simply by using the grappling hook ability. “How does this even happen at a coding level?” the Twitter account asked, without the slightest bit of knowledge as to Overwatch 2’s “coding level.
Mar. 4, 2024
GTA Online is getting a new raid where you take on Rockstar's version of KFC
Cluckin' Bell Farm Raid is out this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online is getting a new Raid where players take on Rockstar’s version of KFC. Later this week, on March 7, the brand newGTA Online Cluckin' Bell Farm Raidwill be coming for everyone to partake in. It’ll see players attempting to expose a huge ring of corruption within one of the local Cluckin' Bell farms, which are famously a stand-in for KFC in Rockstar’s game.
Mar. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 devs "knew it would be divisive" to put one real person in charge of the war: "It's something that a video game has never done before"
“This makes it feel more like a real war with real stakes, even though it’s just a video game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ManyHelldivers 2fans weresurprised to learn that the game’s wars are being directed by a D&D-style game master named Joel, and some still aren’t sure how to feel about it. The devs behind the game say they knew the system was going to be divisive, but it adds a very unique dimension to the battle against the bugs and bots.
Mar. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 director says Halo comparisons are unnecessary: "We need more compassion and union in the world, and less rivalry"
Johan Pilestedt says “Why compare?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Helldivers 2 says that he doesn’t want fans to compare the Arrowhead shooter to Halo or any other games, as the world needs “less rivalry.” Over the weekend, a Twitter account shared the post below that pinned Helldivers 2 against 343 Industry’s long-running FPS series. It’s just a case of one fan believing that the Arrowhead title is superior to Halo.
Mar. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 got so big that its virtual D&D master Joel needed "emergency" assistance: "He's only one guy, and he was just not sleeping ... sending me messages at 4am"
Helldivers 2 war master Joel needed reinforcements of his own When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s dynamic warfront is beingconducted almost exclusively by a single D&D-style game master named Joel, but the co-op shooter’s explosive launch has gotten so big that Joel needed “emergency” reinforcements of his own within developer Arrowhead Game Studios. Arrowhead community manager Baskinator shed some light on Joel’s position in a recent Discord exchange.
Mar. 4, 2024
Helldivers 2 needed its own D&D-type game master because the co-op shooter "is going to run for a long time, we'd love to see it go for many years"
Arrowhead’s dungeon master was put in place to “keep the never-ending war engaging for players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2appointed a D&D-style game master in order to keep the game “exciting” for many years to come. Last week,Arrowhead revealed “an actual person with the job title of Game Master” is pulling the stringsin Helldivers 2’s eternal war for democracy.
Mar. 4, 2024
How to unlock Helldivers 2 Exosuits and how to use them
The Patriot and Emancipator Helldivers 2 Exosuits pack serious firepower, but do have some drawbacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are two Helldivers 2 Exosuits to unlock as Stratagems and deploy during missions of great importance, bringing heavy armor and firepower to the enemies of Super Earth. The original EXO-45 Patriot Exosuit has a missile launcher and heavy machine gun, while the EXO-49 Emancipator is equipped with dual autocannons – perfect for blasting bigger bugs and bots inHelldivers 2.
Mar. 4, 2024
In a big win for democracy, Helldivers 2 sales keep rising 3 weeks from launch: "An honest-to-goodness inverse decay curve so far"
Arrowhead’s co-op shooter is defying all expectations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2sales keep on ticking up more than three weeks after launch, and even some industry analysts are dumbfounded. As noted by analystMat Piscatella on Twitter, Helldivers 2 sales are defying the conventional wisdom that a new game will typically see its highest sales in its first week after launch and then gradually dwindle until something like a major update or discount inspires a sales bump.
Mar. 4, 2024
In the wake of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's success, what can we expect from the Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy part 3?
Opinion | With Remake and Rebirth building things up, here’s what we might (and hope to) see in the RPG’s part 3. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthstands proud as the second entry inSquare Enix’s remake trilogy. There’s twists and turns aplenty, not just for Cloud and his motley crew, but for the wider world and the villain Sephiroth, with huge implications for the final, climactic third instalment in the JRPG trilogy.
Mar. 4, 2024
Jsaux 20000mAh 65w power bank review: “a juice box specifically for your Steam Deck”
Out of all the models I’ve tested, the Jsaux 65w 20000mAh power bank is the one that pairs the best with portables like the Steam Deck. Not only does it measure in at just the right size to strap to the handheld’s back, but it’ll provide it with enough juice to extend on the go play sessions and save you from the horrors of mid-game black outs. Large 20,000mAh capacity
Mar. 4, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen wins Anime of the Year at the Anime Awards, but fans think one major Netflix anime was ignored
The winners of Crunchyroll’s Anime Awards have been announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jujutsu Kaisen season 2, which aired from July to December, won the coveted Anime of the Year ahead of Bocchi The Rock, Chainsaw Man, Demon Slayer, Oshi No Ko, and (my personal favorite) Vinland Saga season 2. Elsewhere, One Piece won for Best Continuing Anime series, Suzume won Best Anime Film, Demon Slayer won Best Art Direction and Best Animation, and Attack on Titan won Best Drama and Best Anime Score.
Mar. 4, 2024
Lego Ghost & Phantom II review: "The best Star Wars playset in years"
Improves upon the original Ghost in almost every way A proper, full-blown interior The Phantom II looks good when attached to the Ghost Lots of playability features A fun build Comparatively well priced Minifigure selection could be better Top turret doesn’t swivel Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Mar. 4, 2024
Madame Web has been reviewed by Hideo Kojima and it’s taken him just six words to bury the film
Hideo Kojima’s one-sentence reviews strike again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima’s Twitter profile proudly states that 70% of his body is made of movies. It shows on his social media page, too. The legendary video game developer continually reviews movies and shows both old and new. While Kojima is never downright brutal with his verdicts, one rule of thumb sticks out: long reviews = good/short reviews = bad.
Mar. 4, 2024
Mass Effect the Board Game brings back Shepard and the Normandy crew
My favorite board game on the Citadel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With 7 years passed since the last game was released, us Mass Effect fans have spent many an N7 day holding out for another opportunity to return to its sci-fi world. That time has finally come, but maybe not in the format you’d expect.That’s right, there’s a Mass Effect board game in the works.
Mar. 4, 2024
Meet the Bloodcoven, the extra-creepy vampire villains of Marvel's Blood Hunt event
There’s another new villain team in the Marvel Universe, and these ones are extra weird and scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another big Avengers story, another new team for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to take on. After launching his new Avengers volume by introducing the Ashen Combine, writer Jed MacKay has now teamed up with artist Pepe Larraz to create the Bloodcoven, the villainous group at the heart of the upcoming Avengers/Doctor Strange/Moon Knight and more crossoverBlood Hunt.
Mar. 4, 2024
MSI Claw finally has a US release date, and it’s set to have its own Steam Deck dock
The Claw is set to arrive with a cradle this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been waiting to find out when the MSI Claw release date will be, you’re in luck, as Newegg’s pre-order page claims it’ll be available from March 8. Better still, the site also provides a glimpse at some planned accessories, including its very own Steam Deck dock and a carry case.
Mar. 4, 2024
Netflix cancels a series with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and fans are devastated
The Brothers Sun has been axed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadlinereports that the reason behind the decision is down to its failure to land with audiences. It lasted five weeks in Netflix’s top 10 peaking in the number two spot, but as the publication points out, it was a pretty modest showing for an original show. The show follows a Taipei gangster (played by Justin Chien) as he navigates life as a ruthless killer.
Mar. 4, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi is creeping up the charts, but it's really dividing critics and viewers
Adam Sandler’s Spaceman is proving a big hit among subscribers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix sci-fiSpacemanis creeping up the streamer’s chart, despite the movie getting mixed reviews from critics. At time of writing, theAdam Sandler-led flick has a pretty disappointing 51% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with some describing it as “slow”, “self-seriously somber”, and “on the wrong side of the line between cerebral and silly”.
Mar. 4, 2024
Nvidia might be making its own Steam Deck rival, but I’m praying the handheld isn’t powered by GeForce Now
Dear Nvidia, please keep your head out the clouds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The idea ofNvidiamaking its own gaming handheld to rival the Steam Deck isn’t surprising. Nor would it be a bad idea considering the GPU tricks it has up its sleeve, but we don’t yet know whether it’ll have more in common with your graphics card or a streaming device designed to link up to GeForce Now.
Mar. 4, 2024
One of the internet's most beloved horror franchises is filming its threequel, and these BTS pics will haunt your nightmares
Art the Clown is set to spread a whole bunch of Christmas fear in Terrifier 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming has officially begun on Terrifier 3 – and the behind-the-scenes photos are as scary-looking as you can imagine. In the snaps, which were shared to Twitter by fans, Art the Clown (David Howard Thornton) is posing as Santa Claus at a mall meet and greet.
Mar. 4, 2024
With Super Earth losing another planet to the Automatons, Helldivers 2 players want the community to think harder about galactic strategy
Mantes' fall seems inevitable - but what comes next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are attempting to get others thinking more tactically about the ongoing Galactic War, in the face of the Automaton threat. Things have been pretty rough for Helldivers 2 players of late. The Super Earth forcesmanaged to lose Malevelon Creekafter an incredibly hard-fought battle, and sought to fight back in a big way, only for350,000 soldiers to see their progress go backwards on Veldas the Terminid forces closed in all around them.
Mar. 4, 2024
Professional footballer says GTA 5 made his recent move to Los Angeles easy, because he already knew his way around
Hugo Lloris thought he know all the landmarks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World Cup-winning footballer Hugo Lloris thought moving to his new team in Los Angeles would be no big deal, because he’d played so much Grand Theft Auto. In a recent interview withGetFootballNewsFrance, the former Tottenham Hotspur keeper and French international team captain spoke about moving from London, where he’d spent the last 12 years as a goalkeeper, all the way to LA.
Mar. 4, 2024
Putting out an MMO fire, Temtem devs confirm the last big update for the "MMO-lite," cut "all of the microtransactions in the game," and tease another new game
Temtem is almost out of new content, but the sort-of MMO will stay on for “a really, really long time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Formally addressingcommunity unrest stirred in part by recent commentsfrom its CEO, Temtem developer Crema released a lengthystatementexplaining the future of the game, why it’s sort of but also not really an MMO, as well as the other games it’s working on.
Mar. 4, 2024
Rick and Michonne have reunited in The Walking Dead universe, but a fan edit reveals just how close they came to a seriously tragic ending
It was almost a tragic reunion for the couple in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally happened. After six years, multiple seasons, and a spin-off, Rick and Michonne have reunited inThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. But it was a long road to get there. The first two episodes of The Ones Who Live, alone, presented both Rick and Michonne’s tough journey right before they met up again for the first time in years.
Mar. 4, 2024
Shōgun director thinks Succession comparisons are more fitting than Game of Thrones
“The real danger is in the machinations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New seriesShōgunis a feudal drama with high stakes and plenty of political intrigue, so it’s no surprise that it’s earning comparisons toGame of Thrones(including in our own review…). However, according to director Jonathan van Tulleken, it has more in common with another, very different, HBO show.
Mar. 4, 2024
Spawn gets a whole new comic line consisting of no fewer than 15 titles
Todd McFarlane is counting on readers not being able to get enough of Spawn and his world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd McFarlane’s Spawn just reached a landmark 350 issues, a big milestone for an independent comic (one of the longest running ever), and to celebrate, the Toddfather has announced a huge expansion of the Spawn comic line with multiple upcoming titles - no less than 15 new titles, to be exact.
Mar. 4, 2024
Stardew Valley's creator doesn't think he'll ever "officially close the book" on the farming sim
1.6 might not be the last update for Stardew Valley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator ofStardew Valleyhas teased the future of the farming sim, and revealed he doesn’t think he’ll ever “officially close the book” on the game. In an interview withPolygon, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone talked about theStardew Valley 1.6 update,and whether this was the game’s last big refresh - considering the developer is currently working on several other projects.
Mar. 4, 2024
Taking the mantle from Elden Ring fans, Hollow Knight Silksong hopefuls are going feral over the Metroidvania's first hidden Steam update in 14 months
Things are still proceeding normally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight Silksong’s community is reacting as normally as you’d expect at a supposed brand new Steam update, but the whole thing isn’t as simple as it seems. However, the “14 months claim” isn’t entirely accurate. Heading over to theSteamDBentry for Silksong, you can hit the ‘Update History’ section for a complete look at all the backend updates developer Team Cherry has made to the Hollow Knight sequel since it was listed on Steam for the very first time.
Mar. 4, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution #1 spoiler-free review: goes hard on the action, but lacks the gritty tone of the first series
Here’s our spoiler-free verdict on TMNT: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Roninwas a blockbuster series with a gloriously simple premise. Years into the future - and in a continuity separate from the original TMNT - three of the original Turtles have been killed in battle leaving only one survivor, Michelangelo, to avenge his fallen family.
Mar. 4, 2024
That Superman suit leak isn’t real, and James Gunn is surprised you fell for it
No, David Corenswet hasn’t been snapped suited up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas responded to speculated leaks of the Superman suit now that the DCU movie has started filming, and he’s not impressed. After production kicked off withan official first look at the Man of Steel’s logofrom Gunn, some reported set pictures began to circulate online. These showed the new Superman David Corenswet suited and booted in blue and red, supposedly filming the movie.
Mar. 4, 2024
The Last of Us director says Naughty Dog's next game is "really ambitious" and will be "really hard" to make
We can expect big things from the studio’s next title, which may or may not be The Last of Us Part 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us director andNaughty Dogpresident Neil Druckmann has described the studio’s next project as “really ambitious” and is under no illusion that bringing it to life will be easy.
Mar. 4, 2024
The Outlast Trials review: "A thrilling compulsive experience that will shatter every nerve in your body"
The Outlast Trials is a diabolical parade of terrors, riffing off the cult series to provide a chilling online multiplayer PvE experience that doubles as a prequel. With new maps and missions added as it leaves Early Access, Red Barrels makes a strong opening case for its live service horror game – but has yet to prove how this nightmare will keep us coming back for more than a one-off dose of shock therapy.
Mar. 4, 2024
There might be something gross hiding in the new Fallout poster
Is that a… head? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the release of theFallout TV show, Prime Video has unveiled a bunch of character posters for the new sci-fi video game adaptation. But don’t be fooled by their colorful visuals and upbeat slogans, as they could be hiding something gross in plain sight… Taking to Reddit shortly after the streaming service shared the images on social media,one fan dared to ask about Ella Purnell’s: “Does uh…that package at her feet look like a wrapped up bloody head to anyone else?
Mar. 4, 2024
These gnomes are the most perfect little oddballs ever added to Warhammer Blood Bowl
Gnot a gnelf, gnot a gnoblin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was plenty of exciting news dropped as part of Warhammer World Anniversary, but by the far the most whimsical of these was the reveal of Glimdwarrow Groundhogs, a quirky little team of gnomes that are set to join Blood Bowl. This is the first time in a long while we’ve seen gnome minis in any Warhammer game, leading many to believe they’re an entirely new addition to the setting.
Mar. 4, 2024
Tired of waiting for a new Sonic adventure, these devs basically made their own – and it's tripled its Kickstarter goal at $150K
Rollin' Rascal is bringing high-speed platforming action to PC and Nintendo Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Sonic-style adventure is speeding towards release after spectacularly smashing its Kickstarter goal. That game is Rollin' Rascal, a lightning-fast 3D action platformer from Curiomatic that, according to the developer, “will test your reflexes and creativity” as you zoom through its quirky and colorful world.
Mar. 4, 2024
Upcoming narrative adventure from Life is Strange dev only features one playable character despite its ensemble cast
Switching perspectives can make you feel disconnected, explains Bloom & Rage’s creative director When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is shaping up to be an intriguing narrative adventure for fans of the original Life is Strange games, but despite having four main characters at the forefront of the story, it turns out that we’ll only be able to play as one of them.
Mar. 4, 2024
Warhammer CRPG dev confirms it's using AI for concept development on its next project as players call on the studio to "do better"
Owlcat Games is using AI tools in concept work and to assist in “speeding up some internal processes” in its next project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Owlcat Games, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader, as well as Pathfinder: Kingmaker and Path of the Righteous has confirmed that it’s using artificial intelligence as a development tool for its next project, which has already caused some serious controversy.
Mar. 4, 2024
What would the Caped Crusader be like in the real world? Batman: Dark Age aims to answer that question
Preview | The new series is by the same creative team as Superman: Space Age When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC is calling the three-issue series “an origin story like no other” and promises that it will show how Bruce Wayne, “Gotham City’s favorite delinquent son,” evolves into its shadowy protector while also encountering various characters from Batman lore on his journey to become “a figure in American history fighting for justice in a world gone mad.
Mar. 4, 2024
Zack Snyder says we're getting six hours of Rebel Moon director's cuts on the same day on Netflix
We could be getting a supersized Rebel Moon marathon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas teased that his director’s cuts of bothRebel Moonmovies could be landing on Netflix on the same day. The director’s cuts are set to be longer than the standard versions, and they’re also going to be R-rated – the Netflix versions are PG-13.
Mar. 4, 2024
WWE 2K24 review: "A brilliant, bombastic, bruising brawler"
The most accomplished wrestling game of the last decade – only held back by gnawing MyFaction concerns. A shame. Crackerjack levels of fan service New match types deliver across the board Colossal roster extends to refs and announcers MyFaction, MyFaction, MyFaction… it’s everywhere Showcase mode needs reimagining next year Universe again lacks the once-beloved promos option Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Mar. 4, 2024
Xbox announces another showcase for this week with appearances from Capcom, EA, Nexon, and more
Expect 30 minutes of trailers and gameplay footage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsofthas announced another Xbox Partner Preview event, this time focusing on upcoming games from third-party developers, includingCapcom, EA, and more. Last October, Microsoft hosted an Xbox Partner Preview event which featured trailers and announcements on Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater,Alan Wake 2, Ark: Survival Ascended, and many more upcoming games.
Mar. 4, 2024
Yuzu devs pay Nintendo $2.4 million, shut down the massive Switch emulator, declare "we cannot continue to allow" such "extensive piracy," and pull all code offline
Update: In less than a week, the Yuzu devs agree to a settlement and shut it all down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:On the heels of its settlement with Nintendo, Yuzu’s development team released a publicstatementexplicitly confirming that the emulator is dead and will soon be scrubbed from the internet. The timing and wording of the statement has raised eyebrows and alarms among emulation enthusiasts, with many worrying that it sets a bad omen for other emulator projects.
Mar. 4, 2024
Pokemon player wins regional competition with an unexpected Articuno using one of the most baffling competitive movesets I've ever seen
The legendary bird had nothing but Ice-type attacks, including an unreliable one-hit KO move When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon community has been left flabbergasted by the team of the Masters champion at the European Special Event in Utrecht yesterday, which includes one particular Pokemon with an unusual moveset that you’d usually never see in competitive battling.
Mar. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 actor was "determined to not step away" from the MMO after finding fame in Netflix's Bridgerton: "The writing is almost Shakespearean"
The Wicked star isn’t leaving G’raha Tia any time soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Jonathon Bailey was “determined” to continue voicing a beloved Final Fantasy 14 character, even after finding international fame. Bailey is best known for his on-screen roles inNetflix’s Bridgertonand the upcomingWicked adaptations, but years before his breakout performances, the actor voiced the fan-favorite cat boy G’raha Tia in Final Fantasy 14 Stormblood.
Mar. 3, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director acknowledges the JRPG's wonky performance mode: "We hear you and we are currently working on an update"
With a release date not too “far away” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sdirector has reportedly promised an update for issues with the game’s 60fps performance mode. Players voiced their concernsabout the sequel’s graphics when the demo dropped last month, specifically calling out some muddy textures and inconsistent image quality. While the full game looks generally gorgeous, things take a little dip when playing in performance mode.
Mar. 3, 2024
Helldivers 2 recaptures the co-op chaos of classic Halo games better than Halo itself
Opinion | After 30+ hours, the co-op chaos of Helldivers 2 reminds me of Halo’s long-gone glory days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, Helldivers 2 perfectly embodies the glorious and hilarious multiplayer carnage that thoseBungie-era Halo games from over a decade ago provided. While many Halo players' experiences are defined by the white-hot crucible of Halo 3’s Lone Wolf playlists or classic LAN parties, mine (and I’m sure many others') were defined by accidentally fragging my friends or running them over while driving a Ghost.
Mar. 3, 2024
Palworld breeder mad with power creates peak Lamball with rare traits to gift their wife: "No points in Work Speed since doing work is beneath God"
In Ball of God we trust When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OnePalworldbreeder has created an unholy ball of destruction as a gift to their wife. On the survival hit’s main subreddit, user shuja shared that their wife “loves Lamball,” the fluffy sheep Pal that adorably looks like a ball of wool. The wife loves the little critter so much, in fact, that the player “decided to breed her the Ball of God,” otherwise known as the strongest Lamball in the known universe.
Mar. 3, 2024
A 14-year-old MMO is getting spun off into an "adrenaline-fueled" action RPG that has you battle furry hunks
Vindictus is vindicated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vindictus, the MMO that’s been chugging along for 14 years, is getting a single-player spin-off. Retaining the MMO’s snappier spirit, Nexon just recently announced a new action game set in the same universe, Vindictus: Defying Fate, which shares “familiar characters, NPCs, region names, monsters, and certain outfits.” Though, this time, it’s a solo adventure.
Mar. 2, 2024
Sonic Frontiers developers once found themselves in a state of crisis: "If we fail here, there will be no chance"
A make-or-break moment on the eve of Sonic’s open world pivot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers from the Sonic Frontiers team have shed some light on the project’s road to release, revealing that in many ways, it was a make-or-break moment for the series. Sega Of Japansat down with three developers on the action-platformer, which marked the Blue Blur’s first time zipping across an open-world setting.
Mar. 2, 2024
Indie developer unleashes an alarming 600 cats onto Steam and shows no signs of stopping with 800 more incoming
100 Ninja Cats is the year’s best-rated hidden object puzzler. MEOOOWWWWW! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One independent developer has unleashed several catventures onto Steam in recent months and they’re not slowing down anytime soon. Beware: sleepy purrs and sharp claws ahead. 100 Cozy Games is the indie outfit that’s released six cute and free hidden object puzzle games in the past three months, starting with 100 Christmas Cats in early December, followed quickly by 100 Asian Cats, 100 Capitalist Cats, 100 Ninja Cats, 100 Robo Cats, and 100 Dino Cats.
Mar. 2, 2024
LG's OLED tech is amazing, but it won't make me want a Quest Pro 2
Is there space in the market for another premium VR headset? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reports circled this week that Meta andLGwould be collaborating on a future mixed-reality headset, and the other day Meta confirmed the news. While we don’t have confirmation of what the end product will be, most are assuming it’s the Meta Quest Pro 2.
Mar. 2, 2024
Nearly 7 years later, the Monster Hunter Stories remaster fulfills a forgotten promise
Opinion | Content that never made it to western shores is en route, and that’s exciting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love when great games get modern day remasters, but it’s rarely major news these days. At first glance, the recent announcement for Monster Hunter Stories coming to PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC was no different. Yet, for longtime fans, there’s a reason to get excited that risks being overshadowed.
Mar. 2, 2024
With Helldivers 2 balance patch incoming, the game's CEO says weapons that score more kills aren't always "overrepresented" in successful missions
As some players think the Breaker shotgun is overpowered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Studios previously announced thatthe team is working on a balance patchfor co-op shooter Helldivers 2, but doing so has proven to be trickier than expected since weapons with higher kill rates don’t always lead to successful missions. Now that long queue times have beenthoroughly squashed in Helldivers 2, the community is turning its sights to other areas of improvement.
Mar. 2, 2024
Ori studio is releasing its "precision-based" Diablo rival into Steam early access soon, but I'm more interested in decorating the RPG's buyable houses
A hack and slasher or a cozy life sim? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moon Studios - the team behind brilliant Metroidvanias Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of the Wisps - has announced an early access release date for its next (very different) game. The combat looks fierce, but I’m mostly just here to decorate houses and rebuild the settlement.
Mar. 1, 2024
You didn't even notice Pokemon TCG Pocket's most revolutionary gameplay feature
Opinion | The new mobile Pokemon card game looks to break years of digital card game tradition - by finally acknowledging the “T” in TCG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (god, they really do come up with some long names for these things, don’t they) is coming at some point this year. But while a fascinating amount of time in the announcement was devoted to the sheer tactile act of tearing packets open, there’s also an actual game in there as well, a seemingly sleek and snappy interpretation of the classic schoolyard argument-generating experience.
Mar. 1, 2024
350,000-strong Helldivers 2 contingent curses now-infamous galactic D&D master Joel as their next big campaign after Malevelon Creek takes a turn for the worst
That’s a lot of soldiers to commit to a losing fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are perplexed to be losing a planet, despite well over 350,000 soldiers attempting to liberate it. In the small hours of yesterday, February 29, fans were handed a new ongoing ‘Major Order’ - liberate theHelldivers 2 Veldplanet at any cost. As of last night, a good 12 hours or so after the Major Order was handed down, well over 350,000 players were attempting to conquer Veld, but to their surprise, the gain meter on the planet is now going down.
Mar. 1, 2024
4 years later, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans are doing exactly what they did in Remake: Bullying a well-meant dweeb called Chadley
Chadley’s back on the menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis out now, and that means players are naturally bullying a returning nerd called Chadley, just like they did four years ago in Final Fantasy 7 Remake. Fast forward four years and Chadley’s irritating head has once again emerged in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Players are now discovering, to their horror, that Chadley is alive and kicking in Rebirth, once again following Cloud and his friends around the whole of the Planet and basically trying to get them to try out his snazzy VR headset whenever possible.
Mar. 1, 2024
A new horror movie is using Ring doorbell footage for its marketing campaign, and it's a whole new level of creepy
Horror movie promo has just got crazier with The Strangers: Chapter 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the past few years, horror movie promo has gone to new extremes, but The Strangers: Chapter 1 has just taken things to a whole other level by using Ring Doorbell footage to scare fans. That’s right, Lionsgate has used a Ring Doorbell to promote a horror movie – it’s our worst nightmare come true!
Mar. 1, 2024
A new Kick-Ass spin-off film is now filming and it’s the second entry in the most confusing cinematic universe we’ve seen in a minute
When is a trilogy not a trilogy? Let us explain… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news: a new movie set in the rebootedKick-Assuniverse is now filming. Bad news: you might need a PhD in cinematic universe-ology to unpack it all. Let’s start with the basic facts: As perVariety, Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn is producing a movie titled The Stuntman about two brothers who become stuntmen.
Mar. 1, 2024
After 33 years, an underrated NES Metroidvania gets a direct sequel from the same developer, now with a roguelike spin
Ufouria: The Saga is back and more adorable than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over three decades after it was first released, cult classic NES MetroidvaniaUfouria: The Saga finally has a direct sequel, and it’s doing things a littledifferently. Launched all the way back in 1991, Ufouria: The Saga sees you as penguin-likeprotagonist Hebe (or if you played the European version, a snowman called Bop-Louie) explore an interconnected world in search of your friends.
Mar. 1, 2024
Alan Wake 2 composer "violated one piano with adult toys" to create the horror game's nightmarish soundscape
So that’s why Heralds of Darkness is such a bop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2is a wild ride in nearly every sense of the word, and to match the game’s oddball energy, composer Petri Alanko used some, err, unconventional ‘toys’ to bring the nightmarish soundtrack to life. Developer Remedy Entertainment seemingly pulled out all the stops for its long, long-awaited horror sequel Alan Wake 2.
Mar. 1, 2024
Bethesda breaks out the quality-of-life bat for another Starfield update, promising improved photo mode, scanner, and mission tracking for the sci-fi RPG
It’s no mod support, but it’ll do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newStarfieldupdate promises quality of life fixes including improvements to photo mode, the scanner, mission tracking, and more. In tweet chain, Bethesda says the new Starfield update will hit Steam Beta on March 6. The full patch notes will be published next week, but for now we have the big highlights to pore over, including a much-needed addition to the game’s photo mode that should make your virtual scrapbook a little more lifelike.
Mar. 1, 2024
Blizzard sticks to its word, lets Diablo 4's most OP Barbarian build run wild all season even if it is "close to what we could consider too powerful"
Charge-based builds won’t be decimated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s developers surprisingly won’t nerf its most overpowered Barbarian build, at least not during the ongoing Season 3, which is a pleasant surprise to some. As part of the most recent ‘Campfire Chat’ livestream, Diablo 4 lead class designer Adam Jackson briefly explains why the Barbarian is evading nerfs for its ‘Charge’ ability during Season 3.
Mar. 1, 2024
Brave Elden Ring player dies at least 2,333 times across "2-3 months" beating the RPG at level 1 even though "I'm terrible at these games"
This ain’t your average level one run – it’s even better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring, like all ofFromSoftware’s famously challenging action RPGs, has been trivialized in about a million different ways.Two Malenias at once,no-hit randomizer runs,literal mind games– the list goes on. Arguably the most popular way to absolutely flex on the denizens of the Lands Between is clearing the whole game without leveling up a single time, with Elden Ring now a major part of theOneBrosReddit community where unleveled FromSoft diehards gather.
Mar. 1, 2024
Captain America 4 star teases a different look for his villain that will please fans
The Leader is going to look different when we see him next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Blake Nelson, who played the Leader inThe Incredible Hulkand will return as the villain for Captain America 4, has teased a new look for his character. In the comics, the Leader has green skin and an enlarged head, but in The Incredible Hulk, he looked, well, like a pretty average guy.
Mar. 1, 2024
Classic slasher-inspired horror RPG with big Clock Tower vibes releases with a free demo and 96% positive reviews
Terror at Oakheart has scary good Steam reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terror at Oakheartis a brand new horror RPG explicitly inspired by classic slashers from the ’80s and ’90s, and less explicitly by NES and SNES horror games like Friday the 13th, Nightmare on Elm Street, and Clock Tower. It only just released this week, but it already has96% positive Steam reviewsat the time of writing, as well as afree demothat any self-respecting horror fan would do well not to miss.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dear Valve, here’s what I want from your next Steam Deck dock
A dock fit to hold the Steam Deck 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeforeValvecould even get its official Steam Deck dock out the door, hordes of third party accessory makers had already whipped up their own version. As a result, the scene is now full to the brim with options, many of which go above and beyond to do more than merely mimic the real McCoy.
Mar. 1, 2024
Death Stranding was inspired by real Japanese couriers and that's sending fans who are just finding out 5 years later
Sam Porter Bridges was named like that for a reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Strandingis a sometimes meditative game about hauling cargo cross-country and trying not to trip up while doing so. But some fans are just now learning that its fiddly loop was actually inspired by a traditional Japanese occupation. A Twitter thread recently delved into “maybe one of the oddest professions in Japan” called bokka, which are basically porters who carry supplies to mountainous areas where vehicles can’t access.
Mar. 1, 2024
Developers behind Bioshock-esque FPS RPG finally give desperate players a new peek at the game, with literal breadcrumbs
I’m still hungry for more Clockwork Revolution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you rememberClockwork Revolution, the time-twisting first-person roleplaying game that looked an awful lot like Bioshock Infinite? News on the game has been quite scarce, so the studio gave eager players literal breadcrumbs to tide them over. InXile Entertainment, the studio behind the isometric Wasteland RPGs, revealed its debut first-person game last summer.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2 ending explained: holy war, Chani's future, and how it sets up Part 3
From what is the holy war to where does Chani go, we answer all your questions about Dune: Part Two’s ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An epic film like Dune: Part Two naturally has a jaw-dropping conclusion, but it may be one that has left you with questions – let’s just say that plenty happens in this movie.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2 post-credits scenes: Does the sequel have a post-credits scene?
Is it worth sticking around when the credits start rolling? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-awaited sci-fi sequelDune: Part Twohas finally arrived on the big screen. We’re back on the desert planet Arrakis as Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) rallies the Fremen people against the villainous House Harkonnen. The movie sees big names like Christopher Walken, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, and Leá Seydoux join the call sheet for round two, while familiar faces like Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson, and Josh Brolin reprise their roles fromPart One.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2 star Zendaya talks Chani's battle in the sci-fi sequel and why it makes that conclusion even more "heartbreaking"
Exclusive | The actor reveals why she thinks her character Chani is the “most human” one in the epic movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We won’t go into spoilers here, Chani goes on a significant personal journey in Dune: Part Two, reexamining her relationship with the Fremen community, her faith, and even Paul. Arguably the purest character in Dune, Chani isn’t interested in pursuing power or a prophecy that could lead to the deaths of millions.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2 stars Zendaya and Florence Pugh talk female empowerment in the sci-fi sequel: "There's huge power there"
Exclusive | The actors discuss the importance of telling different women’s stories in the new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, whilst there are plenty of women on-screen, that’s not really what matters. Crucially they are all well-developed and complicated, are the ones driving the story forward, and each character is different from the other. For Zendaya herself, that’s what is important when it comes to female representation on-screen.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2's divergence from the novel shifts the focus to women – and motherhood
Opinion | Dune: Part Two brings motherhood into focus in a powerful way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In sci-fi and genre fiction more generally, though, motherhood is often monstrous. Pregnancy and labor are represented as visceral, brutal acts, symbolized most famously in Alien’s chest-bursting scene, in which the parasitic alien Xenomorph breaks free from Officer Kane’s body. The Bene Gesserit are mothers, but they’re not maternal.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 2: How does the movie sequel differ from the book?
Our guide to the key differences between page and screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twosees director Denis Villeneuve adapt the second half of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi novel, published in 1965. While the firstDunemovie followed its source material fairly closely, the sequel makes a few more changes, particularly around certain characters. This is the par for the course with book-to-screen adaptations, especially with a hefty epic like Dune.
Mar. 1, 2024
Dune 3: what could happen in a potential third film according to the books
Here’s what happens after Dune: Part Two in Frank Herbert’s novels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twomight have only just hit theaters, but, if you’ve seen – and been blown away by – Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi epic, you might have questions about what could happen next in a potential Dune 3. We’ve got you covered. Below, we’ve broken down the broad plot of the next book in the Dune series, detailing the key events that are likely to take place in Dune 3.
Mar. 1, 2024
Fallout TV creators say it’s basically Fallout 5 and talk the pressure of The Last of Us' success
Exclusive: Executive producer Jonathan Nolan talks to Total Film about the excitement of an “original story” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFallout TV showisn’t going to be a mere adaptation of the beloved post-apocalyptic video game series. Instead, the Prime Video series - which stars Ella Purnell and Walton Goggins - is going to have its own canonical space in the nuclear wasteland, a freeing choice that has led executive producer Jonathan Nolan to say the project is “almost like we’re Fallout 5”.
Mar. 1, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth calls out one of the original JRPG's most dated gimmicks: "The times have changed, Cloud!"
A deserved scolding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthtackles one of the original JRPG’s more dated gimmicks by scolding you for even thinking about it - rightfully so. In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you can have Cloud delve through Tifa’s drawers after opening her wardrobe during the Nibelheim flashback. If you try and do so, he’ll comment that he can’t open the drawers themselves before drawing the ire of Tifa, Aerith, and Barret in-turn.
Mar. 1, 2024
First look at Tron 3 teases hidden clue in Jared Leto's suit, hinting that it might take place on another Grid
“The suit is designed differently than those in Flynn’s grid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jared Leto has unveiled the first look at his character’s suit in upcoming sci-fi sequel Tron: Ares, and fans are already speculating as to what one hidden detail could mean for the plot of the movie. After the actor revealed an image of himself in costume on Twitter,someone took to Redditto point out that the back of Ares' disc has a Dillinger logo on it.
Mar. 1, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners were just as baffled by adapting their new Netflix sci-fi series as they were George R.R. Martin's books
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners talk the challenge of adapting the sci-fi novel for Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Years afterGame of Thronescame to an end, showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss are back with another hugely ambitious adaptation of a famous series: 3 Body Problem, based on the novels by Liu Cixin. Similarly to Game of Thrones, the source material is dense – which made a screen adaptation a challenge.
Mar. 1, 2024
Greedfall 2 trailer offers some fantasy RPG goodness, complete with a boss who'd look at home in a Dark Souls game
The ambitious follow-up is coming to Steam Early Access this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Greedfall 2’s slick new cinematic trailer teases a heavy story, brutal action, and epic boss battles. Here, you step into the shoes of a brand new protagonist, a native of Teer Fradee, who’s been forced from their homeland by colonists and taken to the continent of Gacane.
Mar. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 and Palworld teams call out "sad and frustrating" Steam copycats after fakes hit Valve's storefront overnight
Escape From Tarkov, Last Epoch, and other popular games have also been targeted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrowhead Studios, the developer behind co-op hit Helldivers 2, has warned players about “fake” versions of the game and other popular titles after a wave of illegitimate copies hit Steam overnight. “There are, unfortunately, two (three now?!) fake games being marketed as Helldivers 2 on Steam at the moment,” the studio explains in a recent Discord message.
Mar. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 CEO acknowledges the meta in the best way: "Give the new player the shield backpack and the railgun. You can do without it if you are a true Helldiver"
Helldivers 2 players do love their railguns and shields When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Addressing the Helldivers 2 meta while leaning into the game’s winking fascist veneer, CEO Johan Pilestedt of developer Arrowhead Game Studios advised veterans to treat new players kindly by showering them in heavy armaments,notfascism. “Help new players. Show them the ropes. Fight together. Don’t be a facist [sic],” Pilestedt tweeted.
Mar. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 director says the meta doesn't matter because guns have over 40 secret stats anyway: "Use the one you like most"
“The numbers are a guideline,” not a hard ruling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the face of ongoing conversations about which weapons are the best in the game, Helldivers 2’s director has advised players to just “use the one you like the most” because there are so many stats players can’t see anyhow. Online games are nearly always the subject of ‘meta’ conversations nowadays, and Helldivers 2 is no exception.
Mar. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 lights the way for AAA – by rejecting its norms
Opinion | How to win friends and influence people by embracing friendly fire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a melee button – a basic shove, activated by pushing in the right stick on your controller. Once you crawl close enough to a magnified spacebug, though, it’s hard to imagine where you’d want to poke your elbow. Between the cruel mandibles, jagged carapace and legs that taper into points, you’d be better off fist-fighting a kitchen knife.
Mar. 1, 2024
Helldivers 2 roadmap, leaks, content and future updates
Every new upcoming feature confirmed, leaked or datamined from Helldivers 2! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 roadmap updates, future content and leaks about things to come have slowed down in the last couple of months, but there’s still plenty on the way, including hints of the Illuminate (but aren’t there always), as well as the confirmed and impending Escalation of Freedom update.
Mar. 1, 2024
How to complete the Helldivers 2 Liberate Veld Major Order
Here’s how to do your part to free Veld of the Terminids in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Liberate Veld Major Order is the latest community-wide challenge players need to complete, but it can only be done by completing missions on the bug-infested planet. Veld is a strong foothold in the Orion Sector of the galaxy for the Terminids, so failing to liberate it could have dire consequences inHelldivers 2, letting the bugs extend their reach towards Super Earth – or whatever game master Joel feels like doing.
Mar. 1, 2024
How to Pressure enemies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Assess enemies to discover how to Pressure them in combat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to Pressure enemies in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is key to dominating the battlefield, as by exploiting their weaknesses to put them into a Pressured state you can then inflict damage on them more easily. While that’s very useful in a fight, there are also some combat challenges inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwhere you need to Pressure an enemy in order to clear them, and if you don’t know how to do that then you can end up frustrated by beating your foes but not actually completing the assignment.
Mar. 1, 2024
How to upgrade weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Get Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth weapon upgrades by using weapon abilities to increase proficiency When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you know how to upgrade weapons in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth then you can increase your combat abilities, by unlocking new weapon skills and adding more stat boosts to your arsenal. This side of the game is a bit opaque and can be confusing if you’re not used to it, particularly ifFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis your first experience of this RPG world or you’ve taken a break from it for a while.
Mar. 1, 2024
I love Acer's Intel Arc A770, but its driver updates are killing me
With each update comes better performance, but more bugs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I tell people that my GPU of choice is a custom 16GB Intel Arc A770 card byAcer, they’re usually a bit surprised. It’s like they think “You’re a hardware editor, surely you know better than to use a graphics card not made byNvidia”.
Mar. 1, 2024
I never once thought of Dark Souls or Diablo when playing Moon Studios' previous games, but the dev's new action RPG feels like the perfect evolution of ideas and talent
Preview | Hands-on with No Rest for the Wicked, a game that wants to reinvent the ARPG genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Instead, we have No Rest For the Wicked. And, my goodness, am I glad Moon Studios has pushed itself even further, spreading its tendrils deep into the Soulslike action RPG space. Just right No Rest for the Wicked sees the Ori devs jump from Metroidvanias to Diablo thanks to another gorgeous game
Mar. 1, 2024
Indie founders did what most layoff-happy executives won't, totally slashing their own salaries for months, but say they still had to cut staff
The studio behind Deliver Us Mars lets go of some developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio behind science fiction thriller Deliver Us The Moon and last year’s sequel Deliver Us Mars is laying off four employees, even after its co-founders gave up their salaries for the “past few months” to minimize damage. “Sadly, we’ve had to lay off four of our core team of 19 this month,” co-founder and CEO Koen Deetman says in a social mediapost.
Mar. 1, 2024
Jack O'Connell is open to playing Bond: "It's not something I'm going to turn my nose up at"
Exclusive: The Back to Black star is open to suiting up as 007 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since Daniel Craig hung up his tuxedo withNo Time To Die, speculation about thenext James Bondhas been running rampant. One of the names often included in the conversation is Back to Black star Jack O’Connell. As he tellsTotal Film in our new issue, out now and featuring Road House on the cover, it’s a role he’d consider.
Mar. 1, 2024
James Gunn shares first image of Superman’s new suit and it’s as bold and straightforward as the movie’s new title
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas celebrated Superman’s birthday in fine style. First, the director unveiled the first sneak peek of David Corenswet’s new suit before revealing that theSuperman: Legacytitle is no more. “Overjoyed to be announcing the start of principal photography on SUPERMAN today, February 29, which just so happens to be – coincidentally and unplanned – Superman’s birthday,” Gunn, who is directing and writing the new Superman film, said on Instagram.
Mar. 1, 2024
Last Epoch Falconer build guide
Find the best Falconer class build in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Last Epoch Falconer build has amazing damage potential, but it requires a bunch of strong Falcon attacks and a lot of careful manoeuvring. With this bird-whisperer, the Falconer is still a Rogue class relying on quick movement abilities while the birds attack from out of harms way.
Mar. 1, 2024
Last Epoch Necromancer build guide
Find the best Necromancer class build in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Last Epoch Necromancer class build is all about using minions to do all the work for you. However, success here means finding the right minion combinations, equipping them with the best buffs, and making sure you keep replenishing plenty of mana. Our best Last Epoch Necromancer build guide will help here, and make sure you raise that dream army.
Mar. 1, 2024
Last Epoch Runemaster build guide
Find the best Runemaster class build in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Last Epoch Runemaster build is tricky because depending on the combination of elemental spells you’ve used beforehand, the Runemaster class casts one of many different Runic Invocation attacks. This rune mechanic is tricky to get the best from it, and the Runemaster also struggles with mana restoration and just general hardiness.
Mar. 1, 2024
Last Epoch Warlock build guide
Find the best Warlock class build in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Last Epoch Warlock build is a powerful mid-range class focusing on damage over time and curses - drain enemies' blood, poison them, or deal continuous necrotic damage to win the battle. However, be aware you’ll need attacks that work together and focus on the same damage type so you can fully benefit from your passive skills.
Mar. 1, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 7 review: "In danger of fizzling out"
Another episode lacking momentum, and one which emphasises how little we really know the Bloody Hundredth Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 7 follow. Masters of the Airis well and truly grounded. After the first half of the season took us through pulse-pounding, soaring aerial battles, the latter half is winding down on the action.
Mar. 1, 2024
Money-hating creator of one of the highest-rated roguelikes in Steam history says "oops I made a second game" in the most casual reveal of 2024
HoloCure followup Holo X Break also looks great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HoloCure - Save the Fansis still one of the best and best-rated roguelikes on Steam, and its lead developer, animator Kay Yu, is now at work on a second game that looks like a River City Girls-inspired 2D co-op brawler. Kay Yu’s new game, Holo X Break, was revealed last night in Japanese and English, immediately intriguing players literally all over the world.
Mar. 1, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this March
Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen, Spaceman, 3 Body Problem, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The snow has melted and spring is creeping nearer, which means it’s time for longer days, warmer weather, and most importantly, more Netflix! What better way to spend your Easter weekend than curled up on the sofa with a bucket full of chocolate eggs and Netflix’s newest movies and TV shows?
Mar. 1, 2024
Not one but two sci-fi movies from Arrow star have broken into the Netflix top 10
Code 8 is proving popular on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two sci-fi movies starring Arrow’s Stephen Amell have broken into the worldwide Netflix top 10. Code 8 Part 2 is currently the most popular movie worldwide on Netflix, with the first film, Code 8, at number six on the ranking. The follow-up is a Netflix original that hit the streamer on February 28 of this year, with both Amells returning to their roles.
Mar. 1, 2024
Perfect scoring the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth piano mini-game is giving me a greater rush than any RPG boss battle
Opinion | All those years spent playing Persona rhythm games has trained me for the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth piano mini-game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, my heart ispounding. My palms are sweating as I grip the PS5 DualSense controller like my life depends on it. My eyes are now laser-focused on the screen, with my thumbs constantly trained over both analog sticks.
Mar. 1, 2024
Roguelike hit Balatro accused of pushing gambling, removed from stores as publisher asks fans to "stop calling this game 'crack cocaine' before the FDA comes after us too"
Creator Localthunk says “I do not condone gambling” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro, the hot new roguelike card game of the moment, has been pulled from several digital storefronts after its age rating was changed due to perceived gambling concerns. In response, publisher Playstack Games says the ratings decision is “unfounded” and vows to fight back against Balatro’s removal.
Mar. 1, 2024
Stardew Valley's developer has some advice for composers trying to get their music out there: "All I had to do was develop an entire video game from scratch"
Becoming a game dev allowed ConcernedApe to be a composer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofStardew Valleyhas a hack for composers who want to get people to listen to their music; all you have to do is make an entire game from scratch. During the New York City stop on the Stardew Valley Concert tour (viaAftermath’s Nathan Grayson), Eric Barone, aka ConcernedApe, makes an appearance and shares a tip for all budding composers out there.
Mar. 1, 2024
Suits and The Wire star cast in iconic Superman role in James Gunn's DCU
Wendell Pierce has been cast as Perry White in James Gunn’s new Superman film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stop the presses!James Gunn’s newSupermanmovie has found its Daily Planet editor in chief Perry White in Wendell Pierce, best known for his roles in USA Network’s Suits and HBO’s The Wire, according toTHR. Perry White has been Clark Kent’s boss since Valentine’s Day, 1940, when the character made his first appearance in the Adventures of Superman radio serial, which also introduced the character of Jimmy Olsen (played by Skyler Gisondoin the upcoming film).
Mar. 1, 2024
Superman cast mark the start of filming on James Gunn’s new DCU movie with a wholesome video
“A supervillain, a journalist and an alien walk into a bar…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superman (formerlySuperman: Legacy) is now filming, and the cast has marked the moment with a new video. Shared by Lois Lane star Rachel Brosnahan, theTikToksees her looking at the camera as the Superman 1978 main theme plays. She’s then joined by a bald Nicholas Hoult (who’s already looking like his character Lex Luthor) and the Man of Steel himself David Corenswet who move their heads into the frame.
Mar. 1, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution: Everything we know so far
All the details we know so far about the upcoming sequel series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below you’ll find everything you need to know about TMNT: The Last Ronin II - Re-Evolution, including details on the release date, creative team, and more. What is TMNT: The Last Ronin II – Re-Evolution? TMNT: The Last Ronin II takes place some 15 years after the events of the previous series.
Mar. 1, 2024
The $6 Metroidvania that lit Steam on fire last year hits 100K sales, self-taught dev who made the game in a few months "still having trouble processing"
Psuedoregalia gets even better with a chunky map update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In aposton Steam, Rittz writes: “I just wanted to say thank you all so, so much for playing. The game, as of last month, broke 100k sales, and that’s something I’m honestly still having trouble processing. I really didn’t imagine our dinky little jam game would connect with so many people and I’m so happy that I can now work on games full time because of it.
Mar. 1, 2024
The first trailer for The Strangers horror remake is here, and it looks like a mix between Hush and Thanksgiving
“Witness how The Strangers, became The Strangers” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Lionsgate’s upcoming horror remake The Strangers: Chapter 1 has dropped, and it looks just as creepy as the original 2008 movie. StarringRiverdale’s Madelaine Petsch and Cruel Summer’s Froy Gutierrez, the film follows a young couple on a cross-country road trip to the Pacific Northwest when their car suddenly breaks down.
Mar. 1, 2024
The full Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth map revealed
The map in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth spans across the Meridian Ocean from Grasslands to Nibelheim and beyond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unsurprisingly, the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth map ismassive, and the full World Map spans several continents of The Planet to fit in all of the available regions. Within each of those regions inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthyou’ll have access to an expansive open world area, which you can explore to reveal many side quests, challenges, and more if you break from the main story and invest additional time to fully complete each location.
Mar. 1, 2024
The Haunting of Hill House star's hilarious performance in horror-comedy Lisa Frankenstein proves she's so much more than a scream queen
Big Screen Spotlight | Carla Gugino offers up a cringeworthy character for the ages in the spooky teen flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains mild spoilers forLisa Frankenstein. If you don’t want to knowanythingabout the movie, turn back now. Since then, the pair has worked together on The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, andThe Fall of the House of Usher, with Gugino having a very minor off-camera role in Midnight Mass, too.
Mar. 1, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 all but completes its cast with Marvel, Mortal Kombat, and Riverdale actors
Multiple new actors join fellow fresh recruits Isabela Merced, Young Mazino, and Kaitlyn Dever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2has rounded out its cast by adding multiple well-known characters fromNaughty Dog’s game sequel. As perVariety, Captain America: Brave New World actor Danny Ramirez will play Manny, Ariela Barer (Runaways) will play Mel, Tati Gabrielle (Uncharted, Mortal Kombat 2) is Nora, and Riverdale’s Spencer Lord is Owen.
Mar. 1, 2024
The Lenovo Legion GO is down to its lowest price at Best Buy, but not for long
This Legion GO deal will leg it in three days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLenovoLegion GO is one of the priciest portable PCs around right now, but Best Buy has knocked $50 off the handheld’s lofty price tag. It’s still going to set you back more than both the top Steam Deck model and theAsusROG Ally, but it could be worth investing in if you’re into the idea of on the go QHD 144Hz gaming.
Mar. 1, 2024
The original director of The Crow isn’t too keen on the reboot, and it's all down to Bill Skarsgård’s hair
“Eric Draven’s having a bad hair day.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst look at The Crow reboothas dropped giving us our first glance at Bill Skarsgård as Eric Draven, but despite support from fans, it looks like the remake doesn’t have the seal of approval from the original movie’s director. The director of the 1994 cult classic, Alex Proyas, posted one of the first look images to his personal Facebook account (H/TComicBook) with the caption: “Eric Draven’s having a bad hair day.
Mar. 1, 2024
This fan-made Super Mario 64 roguelike with an infinite amount of randomly generated levels lets you play the classic forever, if you're good enough
Ever wanted to play Super Mario 64 forever? Now you can When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Act like the ’90s never ended with this reimagining of Super Mario 64, which turns the classic game into a roguelike with infinite levels. As you can see below, one Super Mario 64 fan has been incredibly hard at work of late. ‘Infinite Mario 64’ does exactly what it says on the tin - it lets you play Super Mario 64 forever by repeatedly generating random levels in front of you and turning the entire thing into a weird and vibey roguelike.
Mar. 1, 2024
This hack and slasher mixes Hades and an Assassin's Creed Odyssey-like story with its own unique twist
Indie Spotlight | Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior is a tactical frenzy and I love it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If two heads are better than one, Lysfanga: The Time-Shift Warrior definitely got the memo. The stunning isometric hack and slash presents a novel take on the roguelite-RPG skeleton as popularized byHades: what if instead of dying, you rewound time and fought your foes with clones of yourself?
Mar. 1, 2024
This short and sweet city builder set on a Japanese-inspired street full of tanukis is the cozy game of my dreams, and it's got the 'Very Positive' Steam reviews to match
Minami Lane will reward you for petting the cats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing the city builder and management sim genre is missing, it’s a cozy game full of cats and tanukis. Enter Minami Lane, put together by the adorably named co-developers Doot and Blibloop and available now on Steam. As you may have guessed, Minami Lane is a tiny, cozy, casual management sim that tasks players with designing their own Japanese-inspired town.
Mar. 1, 2024
Tom Hardy might have just accidentally revealed that Venom 3 will pick up right after Spiderman: No Way Home
It’s an interesting choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Details about Venom 3 have been kept pretty under wraps, but a new set picture may have given us our biggest clue yet. In an image shared by Eddie Brock/Venom star Tom Hardy onInstagram, we can see his character wearing a familiar outfit. Yes, that’s right, it’s the same look that he’s wearing in theSpider-Man: No Way Home post-credits scene, suggesting this is exactly where the Venom sequel will pick up.
Mar. 1, 2024
Ultimate X-Men 2024: Everything you need to know about the Marvel Comics relaunch
With Ultimate X-Men #1 release date fast approaching, it’s time to get up-to-speed on the new team and story from Peach Momoko When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ultimate X-Men #1 release date Get the best comic news, insights, opinions, analysis and more! Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing.
Mar. 1, 2024
Vecna: Eve of Ruin poses a threat to every single D&D world (yes, that even includes your homebrew)
Join the fight to save “your reality and every other reality” with this epic upcoming campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Going up against Vecna in D&D is bad news. If that wasn’t immediately clear based on him being a supremely evil lich god, it should be apparent from the fact that the upcoming D&D Vecna: Eve of Ruin campaign is meant for players level 10-20.
Mar. 1, 2024
When will Dune 2 be on streaming?
The Dune sequel is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2is finally out on streaming. The highly-rated box office smash hit arrived on Max this month, and it’s earlier than we had previously expected. Dune 2 was a huge hit for Warner Bros. too, being compared to The Empire Strikes back – a comparison that director Denis Villeneuveis humbled by– and also hasa near-perfect score on reviews aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
Mar. 1, 2024
Who is Anya Taylor-Joy playing in Dune 2? The mysterious cameo explained
She could play a major role in Part 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2picks up Paul Atreides’ story from the moment the first film ends, as he joins the Fremen people in their fight against House Harkonnen. Plenty of new faces join the cast this time around, including Florence Pugh as Princess Irulan and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Mar. 1, 2024
With an overpowered Skarmory, 1,786 attempts, and a dream, this streamer was able to beat one of the hardest Pokemon challenges ever made
75% of Kaizo Ironmon attempts don’t even make it out of Oak’s lab When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are some seriously difficult Pokemon challenges out there, and one streamer has managed to overcome what’s debatably the hardest of them all – a Kaizo Ironmon run – after a whopping 1,786 attempts. The rules of the Kaizo Ironmon challenge are far from straightforward – there’s an enormous list of different conditions that you must adhere to if you want to take it on properly.
Mar. 1, 2024
With Palworld's best gold-farming tool nerfed into the ground, players are making torture devices instead
The survival game’s next best money-making method is super effective but far from ethical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With their gold supplies drying up,Palworldplayers are turning to the Black Marketeer for help, but not in the way you might think. Palworld’s latest patch fixed a plethora of bugs and introduces various balance changes to Pocketpair’s hugely popular survival game.
Mar. 1, 2024
34 greatest video game references in movies and TV
Those times when arcade hits and console classics get a moment to shine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video games are so much more than a lazy pastime. To some filmmakers, video games are an extension of their human characters, allowing them to demonstrate talents in a novel way. Or they are a narrative tool to foreshadow events to come.
Feb. 29, 2024
"Malevelon Creek was literally an inside job": Helldivers 2 grunts in pieces after learning a real-life D&D game master is beating their asses in the Galactic War
His name is Joel, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2developer Arrowhead Game Studios has revealed that one developer has the role of ‘Game Master,’ leaving players in shambles at their power. Talking toPC Gamer, Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt reveals one game developer at Arrowhead is dubbed the ‘Game Master.’ “We have an actual person with the job title of Game Master,” Pilestedt says very casually, adding that his name is Joel, in case you were wondering.
Feb. 29, 2024
A woman is turned into a chicken nugget in new trailer for Netflix's strangest K-drama of 2024
Chicken Nugget will be released next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released a new trailer for Chicken Nugget, an upcoming Korean comedy about a woman who turns into a… chicken nugget. The series revolves around Min-ah, a woman who accidentally steps inside a machine at her father’s company that turns her into a crispy bite of chicken (she thinks it’s a device that will help her with her fatigue, an easy mistake to make).
Feb. 29, 2024
Adam Sandler opens up about the "tough" shoot for his Netflix sci-fi movie: "It made sense to try to keep myself alone"
Exclusive: Spaceman star Adam Sandler opens up on his tough time shooting the Netflix movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Sandler is like you’ve never seen him before in the new sci-fi movieSpaceman. In his most dramatic role yet, he plays an astronaut on a solo mission to the far reaches of Jupiter to collect ancient space dust.
Feb. 29, 2024
After five years away, legendary anime One-Punch Man returns with a brutal season 3 trailer that teases Saitama’s ultimate showdown
The One-Punch Man season 3 trailer is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a long time coming, but we finally have a trailer for the legendary anime One-Punch Man season 3. The new look teaser can be viewed above as it shows Garou, one of the show’s main villains, fighting Royal Ripper and Bug God. As fans will know, this epic fight forms part of the Monster Raid arc, which bodes well for some action-packed scenes when the anime returns.
Feb. 29, 2024
AMD’s efforts to fix HDMI 2.1 have been shot down - here’s why I think PC gamers should stick with DisplayPort
The HDMI forum slams down its gavel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the past three years,AMDhas been trying to fix GPU driver issues for Linux users using HDMI 2.1. Sadly, the body that calls the shots of the future of the standard has firmly said no to the company’s proposed resolution, which is more than a bit of a bummer.
Feb. 29, 2024
Amid mass layoffs, Crash Bandicoot and Warzone studio Toys for Bob is going indie, but says it's exploring a "possible" partnership with Xbox
This comes two weeks after Toys for Bob was hit by layoffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two weeks afterit laid off at least 86 developers, Crash Bandicoot 4 studio Toys for Bob has announced it’s splitting off fromActivisionand going independent. In ablog post, studio heads Paul Yan and Avery Lodato don’t give an exact reason for the move, but say it’ll allow them to “return to our roots of being a small and nimble studio.
Feb. 29, 2024
Amid nearly 700 layoffs at EA, Mass Effect 5 reportedly remains in pre-production as BioWare focuses on Dragon Age Dreadwolf
Respawn’s Star Wars FPS has reportedly been cancelled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, shortly afterEA laid off 670 employeesand canceled a new Respawn game, a report has revealedMass Effect 5is still alive, and in pre-production. EA announced the layoffs on February 28, alongside a statement that it would be effectively shutting down “development of future licensed IP,” and pivoting back to its major franchises.
Feb. 29, 2024
An adaptation of a beloved manga could be the biggest anime of this spring as it sets release date with new trailer
Kaiju No. 8 is arriving this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A highly anticipated anime based on a beloved manga is coming very soon – and it looks like it could be massive. The adaptation of Kaiju No. 8, Naoya Matsumoto’s popular manga, is arriving this April. The source material follows a man named Kafka Hibino, who can turn into a kaiju (AKA a monster) after accidentally swallowing one.
Feb. 29, 2024
As catastrophic layoffs rattle the games industry, FPS legend John Romero says "I've never seen anything like we're seeing now"
“I am so sorry to everyone who has lost their jobs,” Romero adds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the heels of670 layoffs at EA, merely the latest publisher to add to a dizzying list of thousands of game developers put out of work in the past year – hell, in the past two months alone – FPS legend and veritable Doom man John Romero reckons this is an unprecedented dip for the games industry.
Feb. 29, 2024
Borderlands studio Gearbox reportedly close to a sale once again
Gearbox was acquired by Embracer just three years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gearboxmay be the next to escape Embracer Group as the massive company continues to hemorrhage staff and studios as part of a restructuring effort sparked by a $2 billion deal that fell through last year. Kotakureports that Gearbox is close to signing a deal with an unspecified buyer, just three years afterEmbracer snapped up the Borderlands studio to the tune of $1.
Feb. 29, 2024
Critical Role really wants you to break their upcoming TTRPG, Daggerheart
Get your first taste of Daggerheart with its Open Beta Playtest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll soon be able to try and probably break Daggerheart, the upcoming D&D rival from Critical Role. “We want anyone and everyone (over the age of 18, please) to help us make Daggerheart as wonderful as possible, which means…helping us break the game.
Feb. 29, 2024
Deadpool 3 confirms it will feature one of the weirdest-ever X-Men characters
Which explains that mysterious bald head in the trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: Charles Xavier’s evil twin sister Cassandra Nova will be inDeadpool 3played by The Crown’s Emma Corrin, just as fans suspected all along. As reported byCulture Crave, the news has been confirmed via theofficial Deadpool and Wolverine copyright, where Corrin’s name is listed next to her character Cassandra.
Feb. 29, 2024
Exclusive: Discworld TTRPG in the works by studio behind Fallout wargames
Ankh-Morpork awaits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GamesRadar+ can exclusively reveal that Modiphius, the studio responsible for tabletop adaptations of Star Trek, Fallout, and more, is working on a Discworld TTRPG. Having secured the rights to the beloved series with an agreement from the late author Sir Terry Pratchett’s estate, Modiphius is already at work on a Discworld roleplaying game “around the city of Ankh-Morpork and the wider Disc.
Feb. 29, 2024
Fantastic Four theory suggests Loki is the key to understanding why we've not seen the group in the MCU yet
Could this be why we haven’t seen the team yet? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan theory about theFantastic Fourcould suggest why we haven’t seen the superhero team in the MCU yet – and it all revolves aroundLoki. All the clues for the Fantastic Four movie point towardsthe film being set in the ’60s, though, if that’s the case, it does raise the question: why haven’t we met Marvel’s First Family before?
Feb. 29, 2024
FC 24 stadiums list adds Luton Town at long long last
Lille, Rangers and Celtic also debut on the FC 24 stadiums list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Kenilworth Road in EA Sports FC 24? There are 12 in all, 11 of which were playable from launch. Rangers and Celtic are the first Scottish clubs to have their grounds included, while there are three fresh additions from Germany: St Pauli, Bochum, and Greuther Furth.
Feb. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Card Carnival puzzle solutions
How to beat all of the Costa del Sol Queen’s Blood Card Carnival puzzles in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and get the Tonberry King When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Card Carnival puzzles feature in the Costa del Sol Queen’s Blood minigame, where you need to beat a series of challenges to secure victory and receive a Companion Card for Cloud.
Feb. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth didn't always end where the original JRPG's most heart-wrenching twist occurs, but it soon became obvious that it's the "best turning point in the story"
The sequel ends at the Forgotten Capital for a reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sproducer says the second part of the trilogy ends at the Forgotten Capital as it’s the “best turning point in the story.” In an interview withGQ, the director of the original Final Fantasy 7 and producer of Rebirth, Yoshinori Kitase, gives an insight into developing the sequel and how the team decided to end part two of the trilogy where they did.
Feb. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says it's just like the original JRPG in a key way: "We've reached for something that was never possible before today's technology"
Naoki Hamaguchi reflects on the final product When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director says the new action-RPG is reaching for a level that was never possible before today’s technology, and that’s just like the original 1997 game. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi has penned a special message for the launch of the RPG sequel, which you can see just below.
Feb. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is at its best when it embraces its goofy side
Opinion | In between the RPG’s story and action, the goofiest moments shine brightest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I think it’s fair to say that Cloud Strife’s hairdo is not easy to pull off. I’ve spent a lot of time in the Buster sword-wielding protagonist’s shoes, and I’ve often found myself wondering how the iconic mop he sports seems to be totally unaffected by the rain.
Feb. 29, 2024
Final Fantasy rhythm game literally unplayable on Feb 29 as Square Enix apparently didn't account for leap years
“Square Enix y2k’d Theatrhythm” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fan of the Final Fantasy rhythm game, Theatrhythm, learned the hard way today thatSquare Enixdidn’t account for leap years. Earlier today, February 29, Twitter user @Regulus_Tera shared their frustration over the fact that Theatrhythm Final Bar Line wouldn’t boot up, despite the fact they have a physical copy of the game.
Feb. 29, 2024
Guy Ritchie is making a spin-off show from one of America's best crime drama series
The Donovans is a spin-off of Ray Donovan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ray Donovan, the US crime drama starring Liev Schreiber as the titular ‘fixer’, has spawned a spin-off “loosely based” on the original series – and it’s got a creative dream team behind it. As perThe Hollywood Reporter, The Donovans transplants the universe of the show to Europe.
Feb. 29, 2024
Xbox is expanding its multiplatform strategy, and it should have arrived soon enough to save Halo Infinite
Opinion | Before 343 Industries scaled back development of Halo Infinite, the Xbox exclusive should have lined up alongside Grounded and Sea of Thieves for release on PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pentiment[PS5, PS4, NS] – Feb 22Hi-Fi Rush[PS5] – March 19Grounded[PS5, PS4, NS] – April 16Sea of Thieves[PS5] – April 30 With that all said, there is something about this new strategy that feels different.
Feb. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 player claims they've found mechs and AI soldier reinforcements buried in game files
There’s seemingly a lot of unannounced features in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 players have supposedly uncovered further evidence of huge mechs in the shooter, as well as new Stratagems like calling down AI soldiers. Earlier this month, Helldivers 2 players were ecstatic whena developer mentioned mechs being in the worksfor the game. “Mechs [have] been good to go for a while,” a developer recalled in the Helldivers 2 Discord at the time.
Feb. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2 players died over 10 million times taking a single planet, Mort, from the Automatons this week – and even then barely pulled it off
All in the name of democracy, and Mort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The campaign to defend a single planet, Mort, from Helldivers 2’s encroaching Automaton threat saw players die “over 10 million” times in the past two days alone. A dev announcement posted to the Helldivers 2’s Discord yesterday, plucked from “the recent ‘Missive to all citizens’ from the Office of the President of Super Earth” by very much in-character community manager Baskinator, reads:
Feb. 29, 2024
Helldivers 2's first balance patch is coming, dev responds to meta-weary fans tired of "underperforming" guns and stratagems
Hopefully it comes sooner rather than later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To the dismay of bugs and bots everywhere, it sounds like the weakest weapons in Helldivers 2 are due for a buff in an upcoming balance patch. As the Helldivers 2 meta settles around the likes of the railgun and 500kg bomb, community manager Baskinator of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead recently fielded requests for a balance patch that can inject some more variety into endgame arsenals.
Feb. 29, 2024
Homelander High-Tops, anyone? The Boys teases season 4 plot point with another perfect Trump parody
The Boys pokes fun at a certain pair of sneakers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys is back with another tongue-in-cheek piece of political satire – and former US president Donald Trump is the subject. “Today, Vought is proud to announce the Homelander High-Tops!” the show’sVought International Twitter account posted, alongside an image of a pair of high-top sneakers.
Feb. 29, 2024
How to bond and get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Here’s how bonds and romance options work in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth to get a Gold Saucer Skywheel date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing who joins you for the Gold Saucer date in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is an ongoing process, based on the relationships and bonds you form with each of the characters in your party. The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth romance options you have available are somewhat limited, however you can strengthen the bond you have with other party members based on the choices you make at key moments and how much you work together during the story.
Feb. 29, 2024
If a Star Wars FPS based on The Mandalorian can't get made, what hope is there for original creativity right now?
Opinion| It should have been a sure-fire hit, but instead it feels like the Cal Kestis in the coalmine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Those projects include story-driven Battlefield efforts, and several mobile games, but theheadline cancellation is to the unannounced Star Wars FPSthat was being developed by Jedi: Fallen Order studio Respawn.Recent reports suggested that the game would be based around the Mandalorians, and built around the studio’s experience with its parkour and mech-based Titanfall series.
Feb. 29, 2024
Immortals of Aveum dev blames flop on "murderer's row of big games," insists it'll gain a Dead Space-like cult following, and quietly announces new project
Baldur’s Gate 3, “more than any of the others, seemed unanticipated” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Immortals of Aveum director Bret Robbins says the EA-backed FPS isn’t down and out just yet, even as he quietly announces Ascendant Studios is working on a new project. “When we were heading to launch, we knew it was very crowded,” he tellsGamesIndustry.
Feb. 29, 2024
Kevin Conroy's Batman and Mark Hamill's Joker to reunite one last time in new DC movie
The pair will return in Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afterrecent speculation surrounding Kevin Conroy’s final Batman role, it’s now been reported the late actor will appear for one final time alongside Mark Hamill’s iconic Joker in DC’s Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths – Part 3. After Conroy’s passing,Hamill said during an appearance at Fan EXPO San Franciscothat he would no longer voice the Crown Prince of Crime unless it was alongside Kevin Conroy.
Feb. 29, 2024
Love Lies Bleeding review: "Kristen Stewart is excellent in this neon-drenched primal roar of righteous rage"
Rose Glass’ sophomore effort is both neon-drenched desert noir and primal roar of righteous rage. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Love Lies Bleeding has had its UK premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival. Here’s our review… In ’80s Albuquerque, bored gym worker Lou (Kristen Stewart) falls hard for bodybuilding drifter Jackie (Katy O’Brian), who’s on her way to compete in Las Vegas.
Feb. 29, 2024
Modder confirms Stardew Valley's 1.6 update won't break the beloved community mod project that's been adding new NPCs, locations, and more to the farming sim for the past 5 years
Stardew Valley Expanded recently hit 2 million downloads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of one of the biggestStardew Valleymods has confirmed it will still be compatible with the upcoming 1.6 update. Earlier this month, we reported that Stardew Valley Expanded - a huge mod that adds everything from new NPCs, locations, events, maps, items, and more to the farming sim - hadreached 2 million downloads.
Feb. 29, 2024
Move over, X-Men '97! The head writer on Spider-Man: The Animated series is keen to do a comeback show too
“All they have to do is call me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With everyone’s favorite animated mutants set to return inDisney Plus’s X-Men ‘97 in just a few weeks’ time, Marvel fans have been wondering which other iconic shows from their childhood could make a similar-style comeback… With that, someone reached out to John Semper Jr., the head writer on Spider-Man: The Animated Series (and creator of the “Spider-Verse”), on Twitter recently to ask whether he’d be keen to resurrect the show, which ran between 1994 and 1998.
Feb. 29, 2024
New "platform fighter roguelike" dubbed 'Hades meets Smash Bros' hits full release, immediately tops Steam trends chart
Spiritfall is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spiritfall is a new Steam game that’s been described as a combination of Dead Cells, Hades, and Super Smash Bros., and it’s soared straight to the top of Steam’s charts. On February 28, Gentle Giant’s brand new game, Spiritfall, launched after a period of early access. The game’s trailer, which you can watch for yourself below, shows the player character bounding around a vibrant arena to strike foes off the edge of the stage and downwards to their doom.
Feb. 29, 2024
New Netflix movie features the biggest superhero you’ve never heard of and anime’s answer to Grogu – and it’s finally got a release date
Ultraman: Rising arrives on Netflix this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is adding another exciting entry to its ever-growing anime library with new film Ultraman: Rising – and the premise is out-of-this-world. Featuring the eponymous Ultraman (a pop culture icon and household name in Asia dating back decades), the film revolves around baseball star Ken Sato returning home to take on the mantle of the alien superhero.
Feb. 29, 2024
Pokemon Legends Z-A sleuths are using fashion history and Gen 6's French-inspired setting to work out exactly when the new game is set
We already know Kalos was based around France When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon fans are speculating which time periodPokemon Legends Z-Awill be based on, and there are some pretty compelling theories out there. Pokemon fans are now speculating which time period inspired Lumiose City in Pokemon Legends Z-A. Just below, for example, one fan posits that, because of the major urban redevelopment plans, not to mention the choice of fashion in the game’s trailer, Pokemon Legends Z-A might well be based on 1960s Paris.
Feb. 29, 2024
Spider-Man's Gang War event finally gets rid of one of Marvel's most arbitrary rules
There are big changes in store for Marvel’s New York City as Gang War comes to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Gang War event has finally reached its conclusion with Amazing Spider-Man #44, and a new big boss of New York City has taken the crown. But don’t call this classic Spider-Man villain a ‘kingpin’ just yet.
Feb. 29, 2024
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake studio reportedly cutting ties with flailing corporate overlord Embracer in $500 million deal
The remake has had a difficult development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is reportedly being sold in a $500 million deal, with the project continuing despite development difficulties. That silence was broken in November, when two Saber developers told Bloomberg that they were still working on the game, but there’s been no official update for some time.
Feb. 29, 2024
Years after Liam Neeson joked it might "finish his career", The Naked Gun reboot sets a release date
Neeson is teaming up with Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Naked Gun series proved a huge success, spawning two sequels, 1991’s The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear and the 1994 follow-up Naked Gun 33+1⁄3: The Final Insult. The series grossed almost $500 million worldwide. Neeson has already showcased the Leslie Nielsen-style dry wit needed for The Naked Gun, joking withPeople (The TV Show!
Feb. 29, 2024
Terminator Survivors: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminator: Survivors release date Terminator Survivors is an open-world survival game where you’ll need to fight smartly to survive the threats of a post-apocalyptic world. While details are still light right now, Nacon Studio Milan says that the Terminator Survivors gameplay experience will see you battling against the threats posed by other humans, machines, and the Terminator.
Feb. 29, 2024
Terminator: Survivors is the extremely descriptive name for the Terminator open-world survival game launching in Early Access this year
Check out the new teaser for Terminator: Survivors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The open-world Terminator survival game is called, quite aptly,Terminator: Survivors, and it hits Steam Early Access in October. Anyway, we don’t get to see the aftermath of the situation, but I’m assuming that all depends on you, as the player, and how skilled you are at evading a robot designed explicitly to kill humans.
Feb. 29, 2024
The 32 best sci-fi movie uniforms and costumes
From explorers to soldiers, sci-fi movies have the cleanest fashion in all of cinema When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In space, no one can hear you scream. But they can see how great you look. In the long history of sci-fi movies, some costumes are more memorable than others. When it comes to the expansive canon of science fiction movies, there are recurring ideas and motifs.
Feb. 29, 2024
The Bad Batch season 3 is further proof that animated Star Wars is essential viewing
Opinion | Skip the animated shows at your peril When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bad Batch is back. This season will wrap up the Star Wars show, and, from the four episodes released so far, it’s clear that this is a crucial installment in the galaxy far, far away. We catch up with Omega in Imperial captivity in the opening episodes, and in episode 3 we get a truly chilling hint at her importance to the Empire.
Feb. 29, 2024
The Batman’s Paul Dano explains how he tackled his weirdest role yet in a new Netflix sci-fi movie: a giant alien spider
Exclusive: Spaceman star Paul Dano talks about playing an alien spider in his new Netflix film with Adam Sandler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Dano has tackled everything from a classic Batman villain to a Steven Spielberg drama in his career so far, butSpacemanoffers him his weirdest role yet. The Netflix sci-fi movie stars Dano as an alien spider called Hanuš, who has been hiding in the shadows of Adam Sandler’s spaceship.
Feb. 29, 2024
The best FC 24 kits and how much they cost
Bayern, Chelsea and Aberdeen all make the FC 24 best kits guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll have to be quick to snap up the strips on our FC 24 best kits guide – it’s become so popular that many of them regularly go extinct. But they’re still available inEA Sports FC 24packs, ensuring a tidy profit if you’re fortunate enough to unearth one.
Feb. 29, 2024
The Mad Thinker plots to break the Avengers and only their butler Jarvis can save the day
Preview | Plus, what will become of the Ashen Combine? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not so long ago the multiversal monsters known as the Ashen Combine launched a devastating attack on Earth. Luckily, the Avengers were on hand and able to defeat the villains, imprisoning them once again in the Impossible City (which, if you haven’t been reading the book, isthe weird new home of Earth’s mightiest heroes).
Feb. 29, 2024
The Omen prequel star says "it’s about f***ing time" women dominate the horror genre
Exclusive: The First Omen’s Nell Tiger Free speaks on female representation in the horror genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring in the upcoming female-led horror movie The First Omen, Nell Tiger Free thinks it’s high time that women are properly represented in the genre. “It’s about fucking time,” Free tellsTotal Film in our new issueout this Friday, whichfeatures Road House on the cover.
Feb. 29, 2024
The PS5 Slim is now cheaper than ever - and comes with Spider-Man 2 for free
Best Buy just dropped its Spider-Man 2 bundles to a record low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PS5 Slim deals have been hard to come by so far, but in the last week, we’ve seen that $499 MSRP start to waver a little. The full cost of the console was slashed by multiple retailers a few days ago, dropping down to $449.
Feb. 29, 2024
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 is set to premiere a *lot* sooner than we expected
Norman Reedus confirmed the release date window on his Instagram Story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second season ofThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonis gearing up to premiere alotsooner than we expected… “I’ve known there was much more to be told of Carol’s story as I felt her so unsettled when we last saw her, as she watched her best friend, Daryl, ride away [in The Walking Dead series finale],” McBride said at the time.
Feb. 29, 2024
This tech noir survival horror game is like a futuristic Silent Hill set in a post-apocalyptic English city, and it all started with a feeling
Interview | “If I know how I want the player to feel I can craft a world and narrative around that feeling,” says Hollowbody solodev Headware Games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first game I played duringSteam Next Festearlier this month wasn’t actually part of the event at all. I believe I found my way to Hollowbody by accident, having clicked through a series of similar storefronts in search of horror demos, and what a happy accident it was.
Feb. 29, 2024
Wizards of the Coast wanted a lion upskirt for MTG Modern Horizons 3 (seriously)
They “chose the upskirt”, says artist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Players have been finding certain cardsparticularlyaesthetically pleasing, shall we say. Just earlier this week, we got our first look at this year’s additions to one of thebest card games, anda certain pointy-eared bad boy left fans blushing. Then MTG Modern Horizons 3 arrived with an answer to this in the form of Ajani Goldmane and his brother Jazal.
Feb. 29, 2024
Work on The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 has already begun – and season 2 is coming this year
Get ready for more of The Rings of Power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeforeThe Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 2has even arrived, work on the third season has begun – and it sounds like season 2 could be coming this year, too. Tucked away in the news that showrunners Patrick McKay and JD Payne have signed an exclusive deal with Amazon Studios is the reveal that the duo has already begun work on The Rings of Power season 3.
Feb. 29, 2024
WoW Classic guilds come together to flatten a new MMO boss that's so far resisted the efforts of an entire server, all for a datamined mount they might not even get
It’s not lost on me that Kha’damu’s name backward is basically ‘u mad’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The beast is slain! Various WoW Classic fans are sharing that Kha’damu has been bought down on Twitter andReddit. Their prize? Not so much the mount they had hoped for, but a big ol' sword. It still looks kind of cool, though.
Feb. 29, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem sequel confirms release date – though it's still a long way off
Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo will be back… but not this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount and Nickelodeon have finally confirmed when everyone’s favorite weapon-wielding, pizza-scoffing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be back on the big screen – though fans have got a long while to wait. It proved a commercial and critical success, earning $180 million at the worldwide box office and pulling in hugely positive reviews (and a 95% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes).
Feb. 29, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 5 review: "Improves upon the divisive – and downright bad – parts of the series"
Despite ‘Aleria’ facing an uphill battle, it overcomes the long shadow of ‘Reach’ by delivering a grief-fuelled episode that changes the path of several of its key players. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The review contains spoilers for Halo season 2, episode 5. There are so many things working against Halo’s latest episode ‘Aleria’ that I went in almost expecting it to fail.
Feb. 28, 2024
Is Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC?
Mortal Kombat 1 Krossplay allows PS5, Xbox Series, and PC to connect, but not Nintendo Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Kombat 1 crossplay is possible due to an update that introduced the aptly-named Krossplay feature, meaning players on most (but not all) of the available platforms will now be able to connect to each other and deliver the most brutal of moves in online head to head fights.
Feb. 28, 2024
A year of surprise hits continues as Balatro beats the peak player count of its greatest roguelike rival and becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of all time
Balatro’s concurrent player count is on par with Slay the Spire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After gaining a lot of attention as thedeck builder darling of Steam Next Fest, Balatro - the recently-released roguelike from solo developer LocalThunk - has very quickly reached a few milestones in its first week. We’ve noticed this happening to a lot of indie games that have launched on Steam lately, such asSheepy: A Short AdventureandSupermarket Simulator.
Feb. 28, 2024
Adam Sandler gets why the director of his new Netflix sci-fi wanted his character to have "zero Adam Sandler" in it
Exclusive: Adam Sandler talks about playing against type in his new Netflix sci-fi movie Spaceman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new weird and wonderful sci-fi movieSpacemanfeatures Adam Sandler’s most dramatic role yet, playing a lonely astronaut sent to the far reaches of space. However, it’s no accident that the movie shows a new side to the comedian. In aninterview with Total Film earlier this year, director Johan Renck shared that he wanted Sandler’s character to have “zero Adam Sandler” in it.
Feb. 28, 2024
After 29 years, the Star Wars: Dark Forces remaster proves it's still a blast – but fans already made the perfect FPS port for free
Opinion | The remaster is a triumph, but so is its fan-made off-shoot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today marks the launch ofStar Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, the latest in a long line of fantastic FPS revivals from Nightdive Studios. I’ve now played the full remaster from beginning to end, and while this isn’t a full review, I can tell you it’s great – but I’m still left wondering why it exists.
Feb. 28, 2024
After turning the Switch into a massive emulator, Nintendo files lawsuit implying emulators are "unlawful" and only good for piracy
The Nintendo Switch’s own emulators regularly receive new games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has filed a lawsuit alleging that emulators are explicitly used to “unlawfully play pirated games” away from their intended consoles, in a claim that seems to conveniently forgo the Nintendo’s Switch’s popularity as an emulator. Earlier this week,Nintendo filed a lawsuit against Switch emulator Yuzu, alleging that the software had helped enable the illegal downloading of one million copies of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom prior to the game’s release last summer.
Feb. 28, 2024
Amanda Waller turns up the heat on the Titans - and a new artist is on the way
Preview | Lucas Meyer takes over as regular artist starting with Titans #9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s Titans is getting a new series regular artist in the form of Lucas Meyer, who will be joiningwriter Tom Tayloron the book starting with #9. Meyer has form with the superteam having been the artist on Titans United: Bloodpact, which was based on theHBO MaxTV show, as well as providing art for Titans: Beast World #4, Knight Terrors: Punchline, and DCeased: War of the Undead Gods.
Feb. 28, 2024
As GTA 6 enters final development stretch, Rockstar is bringing its developers back to the office 5 days a week for "security" and "productivity"
Rockstar says returning to office will give GTA 6 “the level of quality and polish we know it requires” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar is asking developers working onGTA 6to return to office five days a week as the long awaited sequel enters its final stretch of development. As for productivity, Kolbe said in the email that Rockstar had found “tangible benefits” from in-office work.
Feb. 28, 2024
As Helldivers 2 draws Metal Gear Solid 5 comparisons, Obsidian RPG master Josh Sawyer says "more games should just directly copy stuff that feels good"
And he’s right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The act of copying something requires you to do a lot of critical analysis and it’s extremely informative even if you scrap everything and start over,” Sawyer adds. Sawyer is, of course, correct, and the wording and timing of his assessment has raised a few interesting points. I’m reminded of the time-honored advice that artists, especially new artists, should wholeheartedly copy their favorite art as a step on the way to discovering their own style.
Feb. 28, 2024
As Xbox moves to be multiplatform, PlayStation is dialing all in on PC
Opinion | But it’s coming at a cost that will hopefully make the future brighter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the last few years, PlayStation has made a habit of bringing its big PS4 and PS5 exclusives to PC around a year after their initial console debut, so this renewed push shouldn’t come as much of a surprise.
Feb. 28, 2024
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 2024 review: "a slick creator style aesthetic with gaming roots"
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 is a dream for any content creators after a game-ready laptop. The gorgeous OLED display and slick professional form factor are certainly the heavy hitters here, though you’re still getting solid performance from the latest components as well. Incredible OLED display Powerful speakers Slick portable chassis Solid performance for form factor Reduced power components High price point for performance Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 28, 2024
Between Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and Persona 3 Reload, the year of the JRPG is healing my horror-addled heart
The real treasure truly is the friends we make along the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a gainfully employed 30-something, I’m of the strong opinion that video games are just too dang big these days. I joke about it, but it’s a genuine struggle keeping up with so many buzzed-about releases when so many of them are 100-hour commitments.
Feb. 28, 2024
Call of Duty: Black Ops legends reunite to make an "intimate," character-focused new game that sounds absolutely nothing like Call of Duty
David Vonderhaar is back with Bulletfarm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call of Duty series legend who helped shape the Black Ops games into some of the most iconic entries in the franchise, has announced his new project. In an announcement earlier today, Treyarch veteran David Vonderhaar unveiled Bulletfarm, his new studio. The outfit is already developing a new game set in an original universe, but while Vonderhaar’s CV is filled with the competitive gameplay of the Call of Duty games he spent 18 years making, this new effort will be markedly different.
Feb. 28, 2024
Can’t find Shogun on Disney Plus? Here’s how to change your profile age settings
Unlock the full Disney Plus library with one simple change When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can’t findShogunorEchoonDisneyPlus? There’s a reason for that. Thankfully, the solution to watching mature-rated (or 16-to-18+ rated shows in the UK) is readily available – but it’s not always clear exactly how to change the age settings and fix certain shows not appearing on the streamer.
Feb. 28, 2024
Crucial T700 Pro Gen 5 SSD review: "The fastest drive that no gamer needs"
The Crucial T700 Pro is the fastest SSD we have tested to date. It’s the inevitable future of storage technology, bringing any consumers that buy it now huge futureproofing benefits. That said, we aren’t in the future yet, and in the here and now it simply is not necessary to grab one of these for gaming purposes. Incredible read/write speeds Comes with and without a heatsink Gives you futureproofing Practical uses are lacking
Feb. 28, 2024
Dark Souls speedrun record considered unbeatable for 3 years gets absolutely smashed thanks to a Silent Hill fan and the last weapon anyone expected
The original record-breaking route had been improved over the course of six years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Dark Souls speedrun record thought to have been nearly perfected was eventually bested with help from a Silent Hill player who devised a whole new strategy. Capitaine’s record stood for an eternity in speedrunning circles - and its endurance was largely shaped by how well-optimized the run was.
Feb. 28, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve explains why there is a big focus on his "secret weapon" Zendaya's Chani in the sequel, honoring Frank Herbert's original intent
Exclusive | The filmmaker reveals why it was fundamental for Zendaya’s character Chani to be at the forefront of the sci-fi epic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And that three-year wait has been more than worth it: Chani is at the forefront of the much anticipatedDune: Part Two, with director Denis Villeneuve turning the camera onto her. As we continue to follow the journey of Paul Atreides (played by a returning Timothée Chalamet), we spend more time with the Fremen people as both they and the young duke seek revenge on the House of Harkonnen.
Feb. 28, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve is "very proud" of Timothée Chalamet's transformative performance in the sci-fi sequel
Exclusive | The filmmaker details how the Dune star was a “very different actor” this time around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor was therefore faced with a tough challenge bringing Paul’s journey to life – as anyone who has read author Frank Herbert’s beloved novel will know, the character goes on a remarkable journey (no spoilers here).
Feb. 28, 2024
EA is laying off 670 employees, sunsetting games, and canceling "development of future licensed IP" including Respawn's Star Wars FPS
Ridgeline Games, the studio in charge of single-player Battlefield, has been shuttered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A grim year for the video game industry just got grimmer, as EA has plans to cut 670 workers - approximately 5% of its workforce - in a major business shakeup that will include sunsetting existing games and canceling licensed IP.
Feb. 28, 2024
Final Fantasy 16's Clive and Cid actors discuss the importance of in-person chemistry when working on massive story-driven RPGs
Interview | Ben Starr and Ralph Ineson have a great rapport on and off-screen, but that may not have been the case in different circumstances When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The build up toFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas sparked some interesting conversations around voice acting and scene-setting in RPGs. In what will surely be one of the biggest (if notthebiggest) PS5 releases of the year,Square Enixis once more balancing new and nostalgia, catering to a modern audience of fast-firing role-playing game enthusiasts alongside retro gamers who long for the heady polygonal days of last millennium.
Feb. 28, 2024
First look at upcoming reboot of cult horror The Crow features an unrecognizable Pennywise star Bill Skarsgård
The first look at The Crow reboot is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at The Crow reboot is here, with Bill Skarsgård and FKA Twigs appearing in the new images. Directed by Rupert Sanders, the film is based on the comic book series of the same name, which also inspired the cult 1994 horror hit The Crow.
Feb. 28, 2024
First trailer for Twilight and Barbarian star's new horror movie promises a freaky folklore frightfest
“They come every night. They watch us until the sun rises again. It’s a window on the other side” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warner Bros. has unveiled the first trailer for new horror movie The Watchers – or The Watched if you’re in the UK – and if folklore frights are your favorite sub-genre, then it’s safe to say you’re not going to want to miss this one.
Feb. 28, 2024
From Luke vs Vader to Anakin vs Obi-Wan, Star Wars fans are debating the best lightsaber duels in the saga
There’s a lot of love for the prequels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are debating the best lightsaber duels in the saga – and the prequel trilogy is getting a lot of love. One Reddit userstarted the conversation with an undoubtedly solid choice: the battle between Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi at the end of Revenge of the Sith, but not everyone agreed.
Feb. 28, 2024
G.I. Joe comic Duke introduces - and then immediately kills off - a classic character
Duke #3 is pulling no punches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Duke -the G.I. Joe spin-off set in the new shared Energon Universewith Transformers and Void Rivals - is out today. While it feels like a classic example of an issue designed to move various pieces of the larger story around, it ends on a moment of violence that helps set the comic further apart from Skybound’s other Joe title, G.
Feb. 28, 2024
Gamescent uses AI to let you smell the blood of your enemies right from your couch
Ever wanted to smell your games? Science has found a way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gamescent is a thing. Finally! The smoke wafting from the barrel of my virtual M1928 submachine gun can fill my living room, the blood of Doom’s demons can drift past me as I eat dinner. The future is here, and it smells smelly.
Feb. 28, 2024
Ghostbusters 4 cast and director already have ideas for more sequels: "We know what the next stories are going to be"
Exclusive | If the audience appetite is there, then there could be plenty more Ghostbusters stories to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostbusters 4may not even be out in theaters yet, but the cast and director are already looking ahead to the future. Titled Frozen Empire, the upcoming film will see the Spengler family return to the franchise’s original home of New York City, where anew villainlingers.
Feb. 28, 2024
Grant Morrison teases first work with All-Star Superman co-creator Frank Quitely since 2015
But what could the enigmatic project be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. LegendaryAll-Star Supermancreators Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely look to be reuniting soon for an enigmatic new comic - at least, that’s what Morrison is teasing. Here’s what it says, including the truncations and capitalization: “Todd is resolved. BY GOD I’L” “OKAY OKAY, BUT ONLY BECA” “WON’T WIN”
Feb. 28, 2024
Guardians Of The Galaxy star Dave Bautista would return to the MCU, under one condition
Drax’s journey may be over, but Dave Bautista is hoping for a new role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Guardians of the Galaxy star Dave Bautista could one day return to the MCU, but only if a bigger and better role is offered to him. In an interview withGizmodo, the actor revealed that even though his time as Drax in the Guardians franchise is over, he still has an interest in future Marvel movies.
Feb. 28, 2024
Helldivers 2 escort missions are out of control, but we're in this together so the community's desperately trying to help their fellow recruits stay alive
And maybe, just maybe, the NPCs can survive too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers, we have yet another problem. Despite their best efforts, some Helldivers 2 recruits – and I’m not just talking about new cadets, who get the benefit of the doubt – are really struggling with the escort missions currently dominating the Automaton warfront. I get it, they’re hard.
Feb. 28, 2024
Horror movie with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score gets a first trailer, and it looks like A24’s modern-day answer to Poltergeist
A24 unveils the first trailer for upcoming horror movie I Saw the TV Glow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the studio that brought usTalk to MeandHereditarycomes a new horror movie I Saw the TV Glow, and judging by the first trailer, it looks just as chilling as you’d expect. In the trailer, we see a bunch of young people rediscover a long-lost canceled TV show, where each episode introduces a new monster to defeat.
Feb. 28, 2024
How long is Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth?
It will likely take you at least 40 to 50 hours to beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and 100+ hours for full completion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how long Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is then I can fully understand, because we’re all aware of how much the Final Fantasy series as a whole loves its epic storylines and huge worlds that can take many hours to fully explore.
Feb. 28, 2024
How to level up fast in Helldivers 2
If you want to reach max level in Helldivers 2 and farm XP, you need to find bot planets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 fast levelling and XP farming methods are something that a lot of players will want to know after spending time in lobbies where all the other players seem to have really fun-looking high level gear, like Railguns and Shield backpacks.
Feb. 28, 2024
Is it just me, or have we reached peak drone?
A Total Film writer on why it’s time to ground the flying cameras… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In narrative movies, shots are meant to do at least one of two things – ideally both – without taking us out of the story. Firstly, they’re meant to tell us something. Unless the main character is trapped down a well, about to jump off something tall, or very scared of heights, all UAV shots tell us is: ‘Hey, look, we’ve got a drone!
Feb. 28, 2024
Netflix prices are expected to rise again this year – despite recent cost increases
Experts are predicting a rise in Netflix prices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In fact, thestreamer cracked down on password sharingjust last year. “A Netflix account is for use by one household,” the streamer said at the time, adding: “Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are – at home, on the go, on holiday – and take advantage of new features like Transfer Profile and Manage Access and Devices.
Feb. 28, 2024
Jar Jar Binks actor teases role in mystery Star Wars game project: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in"
What’s Activision got to do with the mystery project? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor who played Jar Jar Binks in the Star Wars prequels has teased his work on an upcoming project and has surprisingly mentionedActivision. Ahmed Best has shared a photo of themselves wearing a mocap suit along with the Instagram caption: “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.
Feb. 28, 2024
Jsaux ModCase for Steam Deck review: “A smart set of handheld armor”
Valve’s handheld might come with its own case, but the Jsaux ModCase adds modular functionality and a durable hard shell to the portable without adding much bulk. Full cover protection Modular system for accessories Built-in kickstand Adds extra weight Only comes in black Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 28, 2024
Jsuax Screen Protector for Steam Deck review: “a hardy handheld barrier”
For less than two cups of coffee, a Jsaux Screen Protector will reliably shield your Steam Deck from any unfortunate display mishaps. While not everyone will vibe with covering Valve’s original display, it’s worth investing in an extra tempered glass layer if you’re planning on hanging onto the handheld for the long haul. Durable Great fit Easy to apply Getting it back off can be tricky Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 28, 2024
Last Epoch class tier list
Find the best mastery class in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Last Epoch tier list ranks all the best classes based on their damage potential, survivability, and difficulty level. There aren’t really any truly ‘bad’ classes in Last Epoch but there are definitely some options that rise to the top. My guide will give you an idea of all the options' relative strength and make it easier to choose a favourite.
Feb. 28, 2024
Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2's most infamous planet, has been lost to the robots - but players are already fighting to retake the world they've dubbed "space Vietnam"
The fight to retake the planet is on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Malevelon Creek, Helldivers 2’s most infamous Automaton planet, has sadly fallen to the robotic forces. For weeks now, Helldivers 2 players have been banging on about a planet they’ve dubbed “space Vietnam,” which succinctly captures just how harrowing the planet is. It’s in Automaton-controlled space, and is basically a battlefield straight from hell, with some of the hardest missions in the entire game against the infamously horrible robotic forces.
Feb. 28, 2024
Marvel confirms Magneto is one of its deadliest villains, with thousands of deaths on his hands
But there’s another side to the coin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Magneto is one ofMarvel Comics' most complex and layered characters, with a long history as one of the publisher’s top villains as well as several stints as a full-on mutant hero. In February 28’s Resurrection of Magneto #2, Magneto’s complicated nature is put on full display as the Master of Magnetism is confronted with the full weight of all the deaths he’s caused - but also with the other side of the scale.
Feb. 28, 2024
MMO community celebrates beloved player's release from hell after a truly filthy 2,500-hour Old School RuneScape grind: "I'm astounded at the sheer willpower"
OSRS YouTuber Limpwurt has done the improbable once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Limpwurt is best known for a series of videos about his “Xtreme Onechunk Ironman” account. Now, Ironman accounts are part of OSRS proper; the kicker is that they can’t trade with other players, meaning they have to acquire all of their items the old fashioned way.
Feb. 28, 2024
More than 3 years after it was announced, a new anime movie from the studio behind Death Note gets an intriguing teaser
Overlord: The Holy Kingdom is out this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film is produced by Studio Madhouse, a Japanese animation studio behind shows and movies like Ninja Scroll, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, Parasyte: The Maxim, and Death Note. So it’s fair to say the hype is pretty big for this one, especially after the first trailer showed fan-favorite character Demiurge wearing an intriguing mask outside of the Holy Kingdom.
Feb. 28, 2024
My most-anticipated city-builder gets pushed to its limits with this 20,000-construction build that took 32 hours to complete
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles continues to look amazing in this exclusive video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles was already my most-anticipated city-builder, but now that I’ve seen one early player push it to its limits, I’m even more excited to test it out. Earlier this month, I took a run at the limited demo for Bulwark. Set in the same world as fantasy aerial combat game The Falconeer, it’s a brooding city-builder in which your settlement clings to any jagged escarpment, towering cliff, or simple scrap of rock that you can find.
Feb. 28, 2024
Nearly 7 years later, we finally have a new look at the follow-up to two of the greatest, darkest platformers of all time
Playdead, creators of Limbo and Inside, have resurfaced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Limbo and Inside has revealed two new pieces of art for its long-gestating third game. Now, we finally have a new look at Playdead’s new game. The studio revealed via its Twitter account that it would be at the Game Developer’s Conference in San Francisco next month in March, posting some tantalizing artwork to accompany the message.
Feb. 28, 2024
Netflix adaptation of hit manga series, from the director of one of the best zombie movies ever made, gets a new look and release date
Parasyte: The Grey is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has confirmed when new sci-fi horror series Parasyte: The Grey will be released, and it’s surprisingly soon. Sharing an eerie new poster for the show, which draws inspiration from Hitoshi Iwaaki’s hit manga, on social media recently, the streaming platform revealed that it’ll premiere on April 5.
Feb. 28, 2024
30-year Tekken veteran explains why your favorite games all have microtransactions now: "If we do nothing, the game will simply stop running in a few months"
Tekken 8’s player base was sour on the announcement of post-launch microtransactions for the fighting game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Tekken 8 players criticized the game’s post-launch microtransaction plans, the series' creative director has explained why modern games are in dire need of new funds if they’re to be supported after launch. The whole situation stretches back just over a week, when Tekken 8’s developers announced the Tekken Shop, an in-game store offering new DLC costumes and outfits, which would only take microtransaction currencies as payment.
Feb. 28, 2024
Netflix's new #1 movie with divisive Rotten Tomatoes score has everyone losing their minds over a shocking final twist
New thriller Mea Culpa is a hit on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new number one movie is a legal thriller – with a bonkers final twist. Mea Culpa, directed by Tyler Perry, stars singer and actor Kelly Rowland as Mea, a lawyer hired to represent Zyair (Moonlight’s Trevante Rhodes) an artist accused of killing his girlfriend.
Feb. 28, 2024
New look at animated Batman movie reveals a cool, fresh take on the beloved DC hero
Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios is coming to Max When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new animated Batman movie titled Batman Azteca: Choque de Imperios (Batman: Clash of Empires) is coming to streaming serviceMax– and a fresh look at the film has been unveiled. “The first official image from the @batman Azteca animated film has been released!” wrote Jose Iturriaga on Twitter.
Feb. 28, 2024
Oops, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's physical edition discs have shipped with a massive printing error in Japan
You’ll be forgiven for putting the wrong disc in your PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas revealed that, due to a printing error fromSony, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth discs in Asia are being assigned the wrong labels. As first reported byGematsuearlier today, Square Enix haspublished a warningto all Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth players in Japan and Asia, where the RPG sequel is out now.
Feb. 28, 2024
Pokemon fans use Mega Evolutions and French history to uncover Legends Z-A starters, and I'm sold
Some super effective guesswork When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The race to figure out whatPokemon Legends Z-Astarters we’re getting is on, and plenty of pros and long-time fans aren’t short ofthoughts. One of the more popular theories doing the rounds involves a trailer for Generation 9 DLC. You’ve got several shots that include Pokemon Legends Arceus starters Rowlet, Cyndaquil, and Oshawott.
Feb. 28, 2024
Pokemon Legends Z-A was hinted at in Arceus a full 2 years ago, and barely anyone noticed
Rei was from Kalos, if you didn’t know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out one Pokemon fan predictedPokemon Legends Z-Atwo years ago, but no one was thinking quite on their level. Fast forward two years, and wouldn’t you know it, they’re right! Partly.The Pokemon Companyjust announced Pokemon Legends Z-A yesterday, February 27, billed as a return to Lumiose City in the Kalos region.
Feb. 28, 2024
Reacher star Alan Ritchson was told the role of Thor in the MCU was his to lose, but he didn’t take it seriously
“I didn’t take it seriously” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s hard to imagine anyone other than Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the MCU, thanks to the actor’s iconic performance in the role. But it turns out that Reacher star Alan Ritchson was another frontrunner before he blew his audition for the God of Thunder. Since landing Reacher, Ritchson has built up an impressive body of work with roles inFast Xand the upcoming The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.
Feb. 28, 2024
Saint Maud director says her new romance thriller Love Lies Bleeding has unexpected parallels to the horror movie
Exclusive: Rose Glass and Kristen Stewart tease what to expect from their pulse-pounding, ’80s-set collaboration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On paper, Saint Maud and Love Lies Bleeding don’t sound like they have very much in common. Other than both being directed by Rose Glass, the former is a quiet horror-esque tale about a nurse who slowly loses her grip on reality after a terrible workplace accident, while the former is a violent, ’80s-set romance-thriller packed full of synth-pop anthems.
Feb. 28, 2024
Scream directors' new vampire horror Abigail is so bloody, they spent the majority of the shoot apologizing to the actors
Exclusive: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett tease what to expect from their new take on Universal’s classic monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Screamdirectors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s new horror movie Abigail issobloody, they felt genuinely bad for constantly dousing their actors in the sticky red stuff on set. “All of our movies are bloody,” the filmmakers tellTotal Film in our new issueout this Friday, which features Road House on the cover.
Feb. 28, 2024
Shogun release schedule: when is episode 3 out on Disney Plus and Hulu?
Here’s when the next episode of the critically acclaimed FX drama is dropping on Disney Plus and Hulu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When is Shogun episode 3 releasing onDisneyPlus and Hulu? The historical epic, which is also airing in the US on the FX network, is the talk of the town at the moment,premiering with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes scoreand rave reviews.
Feb. 28, 2024
Stardew Valley fans are debating whether update 1.6 will introduce an island filled with raccoons, and I hope they're right
I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Prairie Island When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyplayers are currently trying to figure out whether update 1.6 will let us finally visit an island filled with raccoons, and I really hope they’re right. Earlier this week, Stardew Valley fans finally got the news they’ve been waiting for - the highly anticipated1.6 update is arriving next month.
Feb. 28, 2024
Sydney Sweeney's new R-rated horror movie features her "most unhinged" performance yet according to director
Exclusive: Director Michael Mohan teases Sydney Sweeney’s “unhinged” performance in Immaculate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. She may be everyone’s favorite rom-com star after Anyone But You, but Sydney Sweeney is trading her silk dress for a blood-covered habit as she takes on her most “unhinged” role yet in the upcoming horror movie Immaculate, according to the director.
Feb. 28, 2024
The Last of Us director says he doesn't have many games "at this scale" left in him, and God of War's Cory Barlog feels the same way
The Naughty Dog co-president would be open to another “creative outlet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - February 28:In response to Neil Druckmann’s comments on the mental, physical, and time cost of AAA game development, especially in balance with his age, Cory Barlog ofSonySanta Monica’s God of War chimed in to say that he’s facing a similar question of how long he can keep making games like this.
Feb. 28, 2024
This Pokemon card problem has finally been fixed after 25 years
“Pikachu used ‘timely edit!’ It was super effective!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The back of English-language Pokemon cards has finally been fixed after 25 years. Despite launching decades ago across the US and UK, the back of Pokemon cards have remained the same since 1999 – and they’ve always been wrong. More specifically, the Poke Ball that sits in pride of place opens the wrong way.
Feb. 28, 2024
This X-Men arcade machine has me hyped for the cartoon’s revival
Wolverine, bring me a cheese pizza. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m already a sucker for old Saturday Morning cartoons, but a new X-Men arcade machine is on the way that has me ridiculously excited for the revival. Better still, the retro cabinet also has one of my favoriteSegaSaturn fighters built in, alongside a few other classics that pay a perfect homage to the comic book caper.
Feb. 28, 2024
With Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth finally upon us, producer and Zelda fan Yoshinori Kitase says he can at last finish Tears of the Kingdom
It’s OK, Kitase, we all have backlogs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis finally launching tomorrow, which has given producer Yoshinori Kitase some time to catch up on his backlog, namelyThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. Kitase spoke at some length about his long history as a video game enjoyer in an interview withBAFTA.
Feb. 28, 2024
WWE 2K24 guide, release date and everything you need to know
Plus see all the Showcase matches in your WWE 2K24 guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WWE 2K24 keeps getting stronger, with the recent addition of CM Punk as DLC, and a host of more general improvements over last year’s edition. Ongoing MyFaction concerns held GR back from awardingWWE 2K24a five-star review, but there’s still loads to like here.
Feb. 28, 2024
Young gamer lists rare copy of NES Zelda hoping for "something like $15,000 or $20,000," sells it at auction for $288,000 after scrupulous eBay users informed him "what I had"
These kindhearted people are the real heroes of Hyrule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An incredibly rare, sealed copy of The Legend of Zelda has sold for $288,000 at an auction, but for a short time it was listed on eBay for a fraction of that price. Per a press release, after a young gamer going by Kiro listed what he understood to be a rare copy of The Legend of Zelda on NES, hoping for “something like $15,000 or $20,000,” several kindhearted people reached out to let him know it was actually the rarest and most desirable variant - a true first production sealed copy.
Feb. 27, 2024
3 days before Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launches, its 4-year-old predecessor makes a confusing change to Aerith's final line and no one knows why
“This sky… I don’t like it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three days beforeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthreleases, a patch has suddenly tweaked some elements of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. There’s no shortage of theories as to why the line was changed. One theory points tothis interviewwith Final Fantasy 7 series creative director Tetsuya Nomura, where the lead clarified the meaning of Aerith’s original line was not that she missed Midgar itself (the “steel sky”) but that she dislikes the open sky because it’s a reminder of those she lost.
Feb. 27, 2024
17 years and 7 movies later, Paranormal Activity is finally getting a game, and it's from the creators of 2022's scariest horror game
The dev behind The Mortuary Assistant is tackling the Paranormal Activity video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ho boy, I’m not sure I’m prepared for this. The prolific horror movie series Paranormal Activity is finally getting its own video game, and it’s in development by Brian Clarke, the creator ofThe Mortuary Assistant, itself one of the most frightening games I’ve played in my long career of playing scary games.
Feb. 27, 2024
"The biggest revolution in gaming in decades" is a $180 AI-powered fart box that makes your room smell of blood, gunfire, explosions, and – seriously – "clean air"
Finally, gamer scents deployed to match what you’re currently playing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I will say, the name is good. It conveys exactly what you need to know: the GameScent gives off game scents. One earlyblog poston the official website compares it to the early days of Smell-O-Vision, a technology which similarly used target-release odors to “enhance” the viewing experience, and a technology which was notably born and swiftly murdered in the 1950s after people realized that a fart box enhances cinema the way motor oil enhances a sandwich.
Feb. 27, 2024
After Palworld, a new Pokemon Legends RPG is exactly what Nintendo needed
Opinion| Pokemon Legends: Z-A is perhaps the only game that could have beaten back the Palworld comparisons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legal discussions around the relationship betweenPalworldand Pokemon are pretty played out, especially withThe Pokemon Company suggesting it has limited interest in chasing after any kind of copyright lawsuit. What remains far more interesting, however, is the idea that Palworld has taken the Pokemon formula and innovated on it far more successfully than Game Freak has managed for years.
Feb. 27, 2024
Ayn Odin 2 review: "a killer Steam Deck alternative"
The Odin 2 manages to make good on Ayn’s premise of high-end, low-cost and is the blueprint for how all upgrades should be done. If you want power that blasts its peers out of the water, the Odin 2 is a must for emulation enthusiasts and Android gamers alike. Best in class handheld Android performance Designed with actual human hands in mind Gorgeous 60Hz 1080p screen Uncomfortable face buttons Limited by power of emulators
Feb. 27, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 and Final Fantasy 16 stars will host the Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024
Ben Starr and Samantha Béart reunite for the new show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFuture Games ShowSpring Showcase returns next month, and this time will be hosted by Baldur’s Gate 3 and Final Fantasy alumni. Future Games Show: Set A Reminder To Watch Below Featuring more than 40 games, the Future Games Show Spring Showcase will highlight games from big-name developers and publishers likeBandai Namco, Spotlight by Quantic Dream, and The Chinese Room, with upcoming games across PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Feb. 27, 2024
Christopher Nolan explains why he's "plagued" by the most famous line in The Dark Knight
The film’s most famous line of dialogue haunts Nolan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan is particularly haunted by one line of dialogue fromThe Dark Knight– and it’s probably the film’s most famous quote. “I’m plagued by a line from The Dark Knight, and I’m plagued by it because I didn’t write it,” Nolan toldDeadline. “My brother [Jonathan] wrote it.
Feb. 27, 2024
Co-op RPG 13 years in the making is a gorgeous tribute to SNES classics and finally, officially out this month with a bonus roguelike mode
Secret of Mana fans will like this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming indie action RPG is perfect for fans of classic SNES games, as well as those who love cozy life sims likeStardew Valley. If you’re looking for a new game to get lost in, Secret of Grindea could be exactly what you’re after. Not only does it include over 300 unique characters for players to meet, but it also has more than 30 bosses for them to battle - including everything from overgrown slimes to giant robots, mimics, and more - and plenty of opportunities to take a break from the RPG’s main content.
Feb. 27, 2024
Contagion, Mars Attacks, and... The Brave Little Toaster are just some of the scariest flicks that aren't horror movies, according to film fans
“Popeye. A horrible shanty town made of driftwood full of mad people” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror movies come in all shapes and sizes but more often than not, their objective is to, in some way or other, frighten us. You agree to be spooked going in. But all of us have certain flicks that gave us the willies when we were least expecting it and now some films fans on Reddit have tried to narrow down the list of scariest non-genre titles.
Feb. 27, 2024
Demon Slayer’s new movie hints at a Game of Thrones-style problem for the anime’s endgame
OPINION | To The Hashira Training was a Demon Slayer ‘movie.’ It could have been an email. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Demon Slayer may be one of the world’s biggest andbest animebut its new, awkwardly titled movie To The Hashira Training hints at a serious upcoming problem for its endgame. The latest Demon Slayer flick continues the series' tradition of bringing together seasons in a theatrical two-fer.
Feb. 27, 2024
Despite Marvel's Spider-Man 2's ending, Peter Parker's voice actor doesn't think we've seen the last of his character
Yuri Lowenthal wants to play Peter Parker “forever” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor who plays Peter Parker inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has reflected on the game’s ending, teasing that he doesn’t think we’ve seen the last of his character. In an interview withVariety, Yuri Lowenthal, who has played Peter Parker in all ofInsomniac’s Spider-Man games, spoke about his experience working on the sequel, as well as its ending - which suggests thatMiles Morales is now Insomniac’s lead Spider-Man.
Feb. 27, 2024
Disney Plus announces surprise debut for a hugely popular manga adaptation that may as well be called John Wick: The Anime
The Fable is coming in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Need something to fill theJohn Wick-shaped hole in your heart? Us too. Thankfully,DisneyPlus is firing on all cylinders with the announcement of a new anime coming your way very soon. As confirmed byThe Hollywood Reporter, The Fable – the manga written and illustrated by Katsuhisa Minami – is hitting the streaming service worldwide on April 7.
Feb. 27, 2024
Dune 2 director says "there is absolutely a desire" for a third film, but he won't rush
Dune 3 could happen, but probably not soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twodirector Denis Villeneuve has said he’s not going to rush Dune 3. The second installment in his take on Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel has yet to hit theaters, but it seems Villeneuve is already thinking about the future. “There is absolutely a desire to have a third one, but I don’t want to rush it,” he toldThe Times.
Feb. 27, 2024
Dune 2 star Stellan Skarsgård couldn't wait to work with Austin Butler on the sequel and praises his "deliciously evil" performance
Exclusive | The actor reveals that he was most excited to work with the Elvis star on the sci-fi epic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since we first got a glimpse at a bald Austin Butler in theinitial teaserfor sci-fi sequelDune 2, fans have been very excited to see the Elvis star’s villainous turn as the menacing Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen.
Feb. 27, 2024
Dune 2 star Stellan Skarsgård says it's always easier playing a villain - "don't show any empathy and then you end up with a psychopath"
Exclusive | The actor discusses his return as the menacing Baron Harkonnen in the sci-fi sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This time round the Baron is even more desperate to cling onto his power and the planet Arrakis, as Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides seeks revenge alongside the Fremen. Thankfully for Skarsgård though he enjoys playing bad guys, admitting in an interview with GamesRadar+ that in fact it’s “very easy to play”.
Feb. 27, 2024
EA Sports FC 24 guide with tips for Ultimate Team, Career Mode and more
Get essential tips for every part of the game in our EA Sports FC 24 guide hub When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our EA Sports FC 24 guide hub covers all your needs for Ultimate Team – but so much more, too. If you’re obsessed with FUT then scroll down for links to scouting reports on FC 24 TOTY, FC 24 TOTS, and live campaigns such as FC 24 FUT Fantasy.
Feb. 27, 2024
Endgame Gear KB65HE review: "my new favorite 65% gaming keyboard"
The Endgame Gear KB65HE is my new favorite 65% gaming keyboard all thanks to those super speedy adjustable switches and the superb typing experience. This subtle exterior belies a true powerhouse - and that’s exactly the way it should be. Excellent typing experience Lightning fast adjustable switches Comfortable, high quality keycaps Arrow and nav keys still present Competitively priced No side printed legends for dual function Wired connection only Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 27, 2024
Even "high-level" Elden Ring veterans will have a tough time in the DLC thanks to unique Sekiro-like difficulty scaling
You can’t just grind your way out of Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newElden Ring DLCwill boast a leveling system similar to that of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, so you won’t be able to grind your way through Shadow of the Erdtree. Speaking toFamitsuin a new interview (translated viaReddit), Elden Ring director Hidetaka Miyazaki was asked whether there were any elements unique to the DLC.
Feb. 27, 2024
Everything announced at the Pokemon Presents
Pokemon Legends Z-A and Pokemon TCG Pocket lead the reveals for the Pokemon Day Pokemon Presents When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Okay let’s start with exactly how long this live stream is going to be. According to a tweet fromGematsu: “The Japanese premiere link for tomorrow’s Pokemon Direct broadcast is up, and metadata reveals its runtime is 12 minutes and 52 seconds.
Feb. 27, 2024
Fans are going nuts over Redwall-style MTG set, Bloomburrow
Bloomburrow is my favorite MTG set in years, no question When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Judging by social media, the new MTG Bloomburrow set (which is basically Redwall meets Magic: The Gathering) is going downverywell. After being given the spotlight at MagicCon, this new world starring anthropomorphic animals showed off Commander decks, unique features, and a rendition of what some Planeswalkers would look like in animal form.
Feb. 27, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth countdown - release date, time, and everything you need to know for launch
Here’s when Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth unlocks in your timezone, and much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After oodles of marketing blasts and previews, the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth release date and time are nearly here, and that’s pretty exciting. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis the second part inSquare Enix’s reimagining of a classic JRPG from 27 years ago.
Feb. 27, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director wants the Remake dev team to stay together even after Part 3: "I do really hope to continue to foster this type of environment and grow"
Naoki Hamaguchi hopes the team remaking Final Fantasy 7 work on more games together in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director would like the team to stay together to work on other projects after the remake trilogy is complete. We’re just days away from witnessing the second chapter of Cloud’s story, and judging by the glowing reviews from critics, it delivers a sequel worthy of Remake and then some.
Feb. 27, 2024
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor explains why he rejected multiple movie offers before Road House
Exclusive: The MMA fighter opens up about making his film debut in Prime Video’s Road House reimagining When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest draws of the Road House reimagining is the acting debut of MMA fighter and former UFC champion Conor McGregor. However, as he tellsTotal Film in our new issue, which features Road House on the cover, this is by no means the first film offer he’s received.
Feb. 27, 2024
From a chilling South Korean thriller to a Star Wars legend's latest, here are the must-see films at Glasgow Film Festival 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Glasgow Film Festival this year turns 20 years old, and is celebrating in style with a sparkling lineup that includes 69 UK premieres, 11 world and international premieres, and 15 Scottish premieres. Screenings will take place across the city from 28 February to 10 March, with romantic crime thriller Love Lies Bleeding getting things off to a muscular start.
Feb. 27, 2024
From young Obi-Wan to Baylan Skoll, fans share their wish list for season 2 of one of the most underrated Star Wars shows
Star Wars fans have ideas for this under the radar show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are sharing their ideas for the next season of one of the most underrated shows, Tales of the Jedi. “Luminara Unduli and Barriss Offee,“says one fan– Luminara showed up as a dead Jedi used as bait by the Inquisitors in Star Wars Rebels.
Feb. 27, 2024
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki wants to make more games as big as Elden Ring: "If I am allowed, I want to try"
No word of Elden Ring 2, but another game like it is at least in the cards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwaredirector Hidetaka Miyazaki would love to make more games that are as big as Elden Ring, which is sure to be music to the ears of many fans. Miyazaki discussed the prospect in an interview with Japanese magFamitsu(translated by Reddit usertheangryfurlong, and compared against other translations for clarity).
Feb. 27, 2024
Future Games Show 2024: Catch up with our Gamescom showcase from Aug 21
See over 50 amazing games and get an exclusive look at Civilization VII in our bumper gamescom broadcast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our gamescom event was hosted by Ned Luke (Michael De Santa, GTA5) and Alex McKenna (Sadie Adler, Red Dead Redemption 2).Read on to find out more about the Future Games Show at gamescom, which was broadcast at 1pm PT, 4pm ET and 10pm CEST on Wednesday Aug 21.
Feb. 27, 2024
Game of Thrones creators say Cillian Murphy's underrated sci-fi movie Sunshine was inspiration for their new Netflix show
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss talk chasing that “awe-and-wonder feeling” for their new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 3 Body Problem, the new Netflix sci-fi series from showrunner Alexander Woo and the duo behind Game of Thrones, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, is pretty epic in its scope. The show, based on Chinese author Liu Cixin’s series of novels, encompasses decades, continents, and virtual realities, as well as a hefty dose of physics.
Feb. 27, 2024
Ghostbusters star Paul Rudd was worried he'd crash the iconic Ecto-1 car while filming the upcoming sequel Frozen Empire
Here is your exclusive new look at Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spengler family returns to New York City in the upcoming sequelGhostbusters: Frozen Empire, along with some familiar faces. As well as returning cast members like Paul Rudd and Carrie Coon, the original busters are back again to face the threat of a second ice age closing in on their city.
Feb. 27, 2024
Yoko Taro follows up Nier 3 frenzy he sparked with another tease pointing toward his mobile game that's due to shut down next month
Nier Reincarnation is going offline for good in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a few days after potentially teasing a new game in the series, Nier Automata’s director has followed up with another odd teaser. Earlier this week, we reported that Nier Automata director Yoko Taro had been at a concert for the game in London over the past weekend.
Feb. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 is so wholesome that a single notorious team-killer called Gantz the Demon is being put on blast by the community
They swear they didn’t do it, but there’s a 10k bounty on their head When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 player has drawn the ire of the community for friendly fire, but they’re reportedly claiming to be innocent of slaying their squadmates. The player in question is ‘GantzTheDemon,’ and they’ve gained notoriety over the last weekend thanks to reasons summed up in the Reddit post below.
Feb. 27, 2024
Helldivers 2 Stalkers and how to kill them
The Stalkers in Helldivers 2 are invisible bugs that use stealth attacks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Stalkers are utterly lethal, special Terminid bugs that appear and use stealth to ambush players out of nowhere. Capable of turning invisible with a special camouflage ability, Stalkers are a threat that need to be taken seriously by all players and cut off at the source almost immediately, or else you risk getting overwhelmed and cut to ribbons.
Feb. 27, 2024
Here are all the entries in the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pokedex
Every friend that we’ve spotted so far that could make up the Pokemon Legends: Z-A Pokedex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Legends: Z-Ahas just been announced, giving Generation 6’s Pokemon X and Y the Arceus treatment, but which creatures will appear in the Pokemon Z-A Pokedex? To answer that question, we’ve pored over the Pokemon Legends: Z-A trailer that was revealed during today’sPokemon Presentsshowcase, pulling out every Pokemon we could spot.
Feb. 27, 2024
How to fast travel in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Elements of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fast travel are unlocked as you progress through the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fast travel will make your life a whole lot easier as you journey across The Planet, because you’ll encounter a number of massive open world regions and if you spend the whole time going back and forth on foot then you’ll be sinking more time than is necessary into completing your objectives.
Feb. 27, 2024
How to get Helldivers 2 Armor Piercing Rounds
Armor Penetrating weapons in Helldivers 2 are useful against Automatons and certain bugs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 armor piercing rounds and weapons are essential for getting beyond the mid-game difficulties, with increasing amounts of enemies protecting themselves with armor plating of varying degrees. If you can’t handle armored foes you’re not likely to get very far as a champion of democracy, so we’ll explain Armor Piercing in Helldivers 2 and what weapons can and can’t get through enemy armor.
Feb. 27, 2024
How to start reading Fantastic Four comics
The best stories to read to get into Fantastic Four comic books before their MCU debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMCU Fantastic Four rebootis underway, with astellar castand anapparent ’60s throwback settingthat draws on the team’s classic comic roots. But as the very first Marvel heroes, who launched the entire Marvel Universe, there are more than 60 years of stories to catch up on.
Feb. 27, 2024
I can't get enough of this retro hot-swappable keyboard - and it's never been cheaper
It even has a secret weapon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 8BitDo retro hot-swappable keyboard caught my attention just before the holidays, and it’s since been a staple in my rotation. At $99, this NES / Famicom styled device was already well priced - especially considering the hot-swappable switches and additional programmable A / B buttons. However, Woot!
Feb. 27, 2024
Move over Astarion, MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction has another pointy-eared bad boy for me to fawn over
Magic: The Gathering fans are down bad for this returning planeswalker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a truth universally acknowledged that people on the internet will find hot fictional characters to simp over, and MTG Outlaws of Thunder Junction proves that characters who lean to the dark side (like Resident Evil: Village’s Lady Dimitrescu andBaldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion) are particularly adept at capturing hearts.
Feb. 27, 2024
Ms. Marvel designer Jamie McKelvie returns with "stylish, supernatural suspense thriller" One For Sorrow
It’s the artist’s first solo work in over a decade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set in London in 1900 as a monstrous force known as “the Magpie” wreaks havoc through the criminal underworld, the series is McKelvie’s first creator-owned project since The Wicked + Divine (whichhe co-created with Kieron Gillen) and his first solo work in over a decade.
Feb. 27, 2024
New Pokemon TCG Pocket game feels like Nintendo's version of Marvel Snap
Gotta collect ‘em all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app for the TCG, has been slated for launch later this year. Revealed as part ofPokemon Presents– alongside the newPokemon Legends: Z-Afor Nintendo Switch – the app will offer “streamlined rules” for a quicker, more bite-sized spin on one of thebest card games.
Feb. 27, 2024
Nintendo takes Switch emulator Yuzu to court in major lawsuit, alleging it fueled 1 million illegal downloads of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom before release
Yuzu creator Tropic Haze is the latest target of Nintendo’s legal team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prolific Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu is the latest to receive a lawsuit from Nintendo, and it’s a big one. The house of Mario alleges that the program fueled a rush that saw The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom illegally downloaded over 1 million times before the game was properly released, and that’s just one item on Nintendo’s laundry list of alleged damages, which collectively take aim at a major emulator in a way that’s rarely seen, even from such a famously litigious company, drawing many comparisons toSony’s lawsuit against Bleem.
Feb. 27, 2024
One of Netflix's best movies was initially axed by Disney – and now it's a fan favorite after a limited free release on YouTube
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie,which is up for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards, was released onYouTubeto watch for free on February 19 for a limited period of one week. In that time, it amassed 3 million views, according to aTweet from co-director Troy Quane. Set in a futuristic medieval world, the movie follows Ballister Boldheart (voiced by Riz Ahmed) a disgraced knight who’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit.
Feb. 27, 2024
One of Netflix's best shows is getting a surprise second season with an A-list cast
Beef is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprise! Netflix is bringing back Beef for a second season – and the cast is already packed with great actors. Deadlinereports that Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway are being lined up to star as a couple in the follow-up to Beef. According to the outlet, Gyllenhaal and Hathaway are just one of two “feuding couples” on the show.
Feb. 27, 2024
Palworld devs "apologize for inadvertently fixing a bug" that was apparently intentionally left in the survival game so players could have fun with it
The question is, will Pocketpair add the bug back in as a feature? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The line between bugs and features grows ever thinner asPalworlddeveloper Pocketpair apologizes for “inadvertently fixing a bug” that players were having a lot of fun with. Palworld’s latest patch delivered a bunch of quality-of-life changes and bug fixes (as well as an economy-obliterating gold farming fix), but one of those fixes wasn’t actually planned.
Feb. 27, 2024
Palworld players up in arms about new breeding limitations, dev says "we will roll this back, but it will take a day or two"
You’ll soon be able to breed out your Cattiva’s cowardice once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A recentPalworldchange that may or may not be a bug is going to be patched out, but it’ll take a couple of days. Afterthe latest Palworld patch, players have been reporting an issue with breeding that seemingly forces negative traits associated with wild Pals on bred ones.
Feb. 27, 2024
Palworld's latest patch obliterates the survival game's best gold-farming method, sending min-maxers straight back to the drawing board
“Goodbye nails. You were our only hope” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A major newPalworldpatch has just been released that does away with the game’s most effective gold-farming method. Palworld patch v0.1.5.0 has just been rolled out on Steam, stamping out a broad range of bugs and bringing balance changes to Pocketpair’s phenomenally popular survival game. It’s all in an effort to make Palworld perform better and be more enjoyable for players, but there’s one adjustment that fans wish the developer hadn’t made.
Feb. 27, 2024
Persona 3 Reload boasts complex turn-based RPG combat and so much more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload is a turn-based RPG at first glance, but there’s so much more just waiting to be uncovered beneath that initial layer. Atlus’s RPG remake is crammed full of varying tactics offered by the godly Personas each character wields, and communication and collaboration between you and your teammates is vital to slaying monstrous foes.
Feb. 27, 2024
PlayStation cancels several unannounced projects amid heavy layoffs and a studio closure: "Sometimes, great ideas don't become great games"
PlayStation London’s online game being the most obvious cancellation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Original story: As itlays off around 900 people across Sony’s stable of studios, including cuts atNaughty Dog,Insomniac, and the entirety of now-defunct PlayStation London, PlayStation Studios is also canning multiple unannounced projects. PlayStation discussed the layoffs in two separate blog posts, with onesharinga company-wide email sent by outgoing CEO Jim Ryan this morning, andanotherfrom PlayStation Studios head Hermen Hulst outlining more of the reasoning behind the layoffs as well as the resulting effects.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Day deal brings new Temporal Forces booster box to its lowest ever price
That’s 36 packs of cards for much less than normal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another year, another wave of Pokemon Day deals - including a pretty ridiculous offer on Pokemon cards that are so new they’re not even out yet. After thePokemon Presentsshow, you’d be forgiven for forgetting about offers on everything pocket monster. But that’d be a mistake.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends Z-A is "set entirely within Lumiose City" so don't expect to explore all of the Kalos region
Say goodbye to the rest of Game Freak’s take on France When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Legends Z-Ais set “entirely” within Lumiose City, so don’t expect to go travelling around to other locations from the Gen 6 games. Pokemon Legends Z-A was just announcedearlier today, February 27, billed as a return to the Kalos region of Pokemon Gen 6’s X and Y.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends Z-A launches in 2025 with the return of Mega Evolutions
Looks like the Arceus spin-off games are continuing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can see the complete trailer for Pokemon Legends Z-A just below, which admittedly doesn’t give away a whole lot about the new game. We do know that it’s based in a city called Lumiose City, a place where it appears that urban redevelopments are taking place with the goal of humans and Pokemon existing alongside one another.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends Z-A: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That means thisupcoming Switch gamewill take you back to Lumiose City – the central town of Pokemon X&Y’s Kalos Region. You’ll dive back into this fan-favorite locale from one of thebest Pokemon gameswhilst “an urban redevelopment plan is underway to shape the city into a place that belongs to both people and Pokemon.” We’re certainly excited to learn more, but while we wait for more information you can keep reading to find everything we know so far about Pokemon Legends: Z-A.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends: Z-A could show us yet another side of the RPG's history, building on what made Arceus so special
Opinion | Pokemon Legends Z-A has reinvigorated my excitement for Pokemon with the potential it may hold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s why, withthe reveal of Pokemon Legends Z-Aduring thePokemon Day Pokemon Present showcase, I’m so excited for what’s to come. While the trailer gave us very little to go on, what it does tease already looks intriguing.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends: Z-A has got fans celebrating the X and Y sequel we never got: "Pokemon Z is real, we just needed to wait a decade"
This is the closest fans have got to Pokemon Z When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newly-announcedPokemon Legends Z-Ahas got fans reminiscing about Gen 6 and the X and Y sequel we never got. Very quickly after Z-A’s reveal, Pokemon fans started reminding each other about Pokemon Z - a game that never actually existed. Traditionally, before DLC became the standard,The Pokemon Companyhad a habit of releasing two mainline games and then a sequel to complete them.
Feb. 27, 2024
Pokemon Legends: Z-A reveal trailer hints at a Nintendo Switch 2 release
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Pokemon Legends game could be coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s Pokemon Day, which, of course, means anotherPokemon Presentsshowcase featuring all kinds of news and reveals related to those adorable pocket monsters. Among the announcements wasPokemon Legends: Z-A, a new game in the same vein as Arceus, that will see the return of Mega Evolutions.
Feb. 27, 2024
Resident Evil 4 Remake devs were convinced it would be delayed because of tech issues: "I've never seen bugs like this"
A frank look behind the scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new documentary has shown the brutal reality of quality assurance work on Resident Evil 4 Remake a month before it launched. NHK World Japan produces a documentary series called ‘100 Cameras,’ where, as the title suggests, 100 cameras are positioned to tell the story that unfolds in front of them.
Feb. 27, 2024
Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor respond to director's premiere boycott of the new movie
Exclusive: The cast speak out about director Doug Liman’s protest of Amazon’s streaming release strategy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thereimagining of the ’80s classic Road Househas already been subject to some controversy, even before its release. Last month the film’s director Doug Liman, who is best known for helming The Bourne Identity andEdge of Tomorrow,made waves online when he released an op-ed viaDeadlinerevealing that he will be boycotting the premiere of his own movie at the film festival SXSW.
Feb. 27, 2024
Some want GTA 6 to go dark and gritty – but after replaying Vice City on PS2, I hope Rockstar hasn't lost its sense of humor
Now Playing | Vice City might be all grown up, but there’s still room for levity in GTA 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “That’s not vodka, that’s boomshine!” This single line fromGTA: Vice Cityhas been cozily camping out in my temporal lobe for 22 years. I remember everything about it: tone, cadence, slurred Scots drawl. I’m not really sure why, especially when the fourth mainline entry in Rockstar’s beloved crime sim is littered with zingers, but it’s probably because the mission it comes from encapsulates why I love the PS2-era GTA games: they’re daft, proud of it, and still plenty challenging to this day.
Feb. 27, 2024
Sony lays off 900 people, with reductions at Spider-Man, The Last of Us, and Horizon studios
The latest in a destructive year for the industry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis laying off 900 people, around 8% of its gaming workforce, outgoing president Jim Ryan has announced. In ablog postearlier today, Ryan confirmed that Sony has “made the extremely hard decision to announce our plan to commence a reduction of our overall headcount globally by about 8% or about 900 people.
Feb. 27, 2024
Star Wars spin-off star says new series The Acolyte will "honor" but "challenge" ideas about the Force
The series calls back to George Lucas' The Phantom Menace When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exciting news for Star Wars fans as the star ofDisneyPlus’ newest spin-off The Acolyte confirms the show will stay true to the original movies, whilst challenging ideas around the force. In an interview withC Magazine, Amandla Stenberg spoke about the upcomingDisney Plusseries and how it links to previous movies in the franchise.
Feb. 27, 2024
Stardew Valley has sold 30 million copies, and its creator says it's "thriving more than ever"
Fans can’t get enough of the farming sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleycreator reveals the farming sim is “thriving more than ever” and has sold 30 million copies. On February 26, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone finally revealed what fans have been waiting for - the release date for theStardew Valley 1.6 update. In a series of tweets, the developer not only shared the update’s March release date but also took the opportunity to celebrate Stardew Valley’s 8th anniversary.
Feb. 27, 2024
The Last of Us star responds to homophobic Bill and Frank backlash: "It's a love story, you a-hole"
Nick Offerman spoke out at the Independent Spirit Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nick Offerman spoke out against the homophobic backlash to his episode of The Last of Us as part of his acceptance speech at this year’s Independent Spirit Awards. He won Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series for his role as Bill in the video game adaptation, whose character revolved around his relationship with another man.
Feb. 27, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live star "bullied everybody" into including *that* big moment in episode 1
Andrew Lincoln says he’d been pitching the Rick Grimes storyline for years before AMC finally agreed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Andrew Lincoln says he “bullied everybody” into having Rick Grimes cut off his own hand in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. In a flashback in the franchise’s most recent spin-off opener, Rick (Lincoln) tries to escape the Civic Republic Military and get back home to Michonne (Danai Gurira), Judith, and his friends.
Feb. 27, 2024
Undemocratic Helldivers 2 players off the hook as dev sets the record straight, confirming XP farmers aren't helping the Automatons win
The developer who originally stated otherwise “got it wrong” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fear not, defenders of democracy: Helldivers 2 players who bail on operations in futile hope of quick XP are only fooling themselves. For some context,there’s a popular, albeit slightly dubious method of farming XP in Helldivers 2. It’s basically: find a multi-part operation, blitz through the mission with the most easy kills and samples, and then bail on the operation with your bag of XP.
Feb. 27, 2024
Why Helldivers 2 is the best RPG of 2024
Opinion | What’s more freeing than shouting at the top of your lungs into a headset on a server full of strangers? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re lying in a crater on a barren godless planet, low on ammo, watching glumly as an army of ravenous space insects heads towards our position. In this bout ofHelldivers 2, all, it seems, is lost.
Feb. 27, 2024
WWE 2K24 DLC guide to downloading CM Punk, Pat McAfee and Michelle McCool
Carlito, Lyra Valkyria and Great Muta also now available as WWE 2K24 DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The WWE 2K24 DLC and Season Pass schedule is all done. It’s been a great year for post-releaseWWE 2K24additions, too: CM Punk arrived early, and was later supplemented by Jade Cargill, Michelle McCool, The Great Muta, Lex Luger and many more.
Feb. 27, 2024
Godzilla Minus One isn't "a direct response" to Oppenheimer, says director – but he'd love to make a film that is one day
Takashi Yamazaki has opened up about the similarities between his monster movie prequel and Christopher Nolan’s biopic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla Minus Oneisn’t a “direct response” toOppenheimer, says director Takashi Yamazaki – but he’d love to make a film that is one day. “In some ways, the original 1954 Godzilla was created with that same backdrop in the wake of World War 2, asking what it means for these superpowers to develop so many nuclear warheads.
Feb. 26, 2024
"Please stop that": Baldur's Gate 3 lead speaks out against "threats and toxicity against our devs and community teams" as the RPG gears up for long-awaited mod support
Mod support has been in development “since launch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofBaldur’s Gate 3has given an update onthe RPG’s forthcoming mod supportwhile reminding fans that toxicity toward its progress “will only harm the conversation.” Larian Studios' director of publishing, Michael Douse, has revealed that the team plans to talk “in-depth” about mod support “soon” and that it’s been in development “since launch.
Feb. 26, 2024
After 27 years, a Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth book has reignited efforts to solve a mystery that's been lingering since the original JRPG
Cloud, I am your father When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthbooklet is catching fans' attention thanks to one short story that holds clues to a mystery everyone has been mulling over since the original JRPG launched 27 years ago. The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth World Preview booklet is out now in Japan. The folks over at Shinra Archaeology Department havestarted the fan translation effort in earnest, focusing on a story called “2,000 Gil on the Road to be a Hero” that covers the onset of a 14-year-old Cloud’s journey to Midgar.
Feb. 26, 2024
After T-Pain reveals he's working on GTA 6, rapper Schoolboy Q teases his involvement in the soundtrack
Some of the rapper’s songs have already appeared in GTA 5 and GTA Online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another musician has revealed they’re working onGTA 6, and this time it’s rapper Schoolboy Q. This isn’t Schoolboy Q explicitly revealing that he’s part of the project, but it’s also incredibly hard to see it any other way. It wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to make this assumption either, the rapper’s songs have previously appeared in bothGTA 5andGTA Onlinevia its various radio stations, so it makes sense to have Schoolboy Q return for the highly anticipated sequel.
Feb. 26, 2024
Diablo 4 player bags a perfect roll on an ultra-rare Ancestral Unique bow estimated at 1-in-175K odds, declares it's "still crap"
Others are now swearing off the grind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADiablo 4player obtained a bow that had a one in 175,616 chance of dropping, and declared that it’s “still crap.” The player in question is the individual behind the Reddit post seen just below. They’ve managed to get their hands on a very elusive Eaglehorn bow, which is classed as an Ancestral Unique Bow in Diablo 4, one of the rarest items in the game.
Feb. 26, 2024
An Across the Spider-Verse detail no one noticed until now reveals how Miles could escape after *that* cliffhanger
Director Joaquim Dos Santos has all but revealed how Miles will escape in Beyond the Spider-Verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost a year after release,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versestill has hidden details and secrets that are being uncovered. This one in particular comes from co-director Joaquim Dos Santos, who reveals a “little character modulation” that blows the sequel’s cliffhanger – Miles being held on Earth-42 by his alternate universe self – wide open.
Feb. 26, 2024
Andor star Stellan Skarsgård says the "Star Wars show for grown-ups" will end on a high and hints at season 2 release date
Exclusive: The actor teases that a “very good” second season lies ahead for the hit show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season ofRogue Onespin-off showAndorwas a resounding success, being a hit with both critics and Star Wars fans alike. However, from what actor Stellan Skarsgård, who portrays revolutionary leader Luthen Rael in the beloved series, has to say, it sounds like an even better season is coming – cue the excitement.
Feb. 26, 2024
As Helldivers 2 players lose ground to Automatons, attention turns to the XP farmers not helping: "We are handing bots planets like candy on Halloween"
Farmers are under the spotlight for their loot-lovin' crimes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Forget the bugs and bots, Helldivers 2 players have a new enemy: Farmers. Earlier this month, Helldivers 2 saw a huge offensive from the Automatons, leading to players being quickly dispatched to new frontiers to repel the horrible robots. However, the nature of the campaigns against the Automaton forces has had a lot of players dropping out of a squad before said campaign is fully completed, thus putting a hefty weight on the shoulders of their marooned squadmates.
Feb. 26, 2024
As if the year of the JRPG couldn't get better, Bravely Default 2's producer is teasing something new
Could there be even more gems on the way? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s what many are taking away from the tweet just below. In a message published by Bravely Default 2 producer Tomoya Asano on the third anniversary of the JRPG sequel, the series producer hopes to be able to tell fans about new developments in the series at some point later this year.
Feb. 26, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender star thought he auditioned for James Cameron's Avatar: "I thought I was going to be blue"
Do you know your Na’vi from your Netflix? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbenderstar Ken Leung was confused about just which version of Avatar he’d auditioned for. The Netflix series is an adaptation of the hit animated series, and Leung plays Commander Zhao in the live-action show. Thanks to the secrecy surrounding the audition process, though, Leung actually thought he was in the running for a role in James Cameron’s Avatar movies.
Feb. 26, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players realize they can kill one of the RPG's most canonically powerful characters, all because he's missing a bunch of D&D spells
RIP Elminster Aumar, 212-1492 DR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has realized you can take down one of the RPG’s most powerful characters to gain a big burst of XP, but only because he’s severely limited by the game’s level cap. If you recruit or play as Gale at any point during Baldur’s Gate 3, you’ll meet Elminster, a hugely powerful wizard who’s helped save the day across swathes of D&D history.
Feb. 26, 2024
Co-creator of one of Apple TV Plus's best sci-fi shows steps down over season 3 budget clash
Behind-the-scenes drama on Foundation season 3 has led to a shake-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Foundation co-creator David S. Goyer has stepped back from his showrunner duties on the Apple TV Plus sci-fi show due to clashes over budget,The Hollywood Reporterhas claimed. Ahead of season 3 production resuming on March 6, Goyer, who is perhaps best known for penning Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Trilogy, has scaled back his responsibilities and will concentrate solely on writing from now on.
Feb. 26, 2024
AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE arrives tomorrow for $549, and it could be my new favorite 4K GPU
Cheap 4K graphics card capabilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAMDRadeon RX 7900 GRE originally launched exclusively in China, but the GPU giant just announced that it’ll release worldwide for $549. Better still, it apparently outperforms the RTX 4070, and there’s a good chance it’ll actually end up becoming my favorite affordable 4K GPU as a result. At this point, it feels like there’s a GPU for everyone roaming around thebest graphics cardbattlefield.
Feb. 26, 2024
Did Daggerfall Unity just give us the open-world RPG of our dreams?
Opinion | After 27 years, The Elder Scrolls: Daggerfall has officially been revived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On Tirdas the 17th of Sun’s Down, as I was walking a stranger’s pet bear to a nearby tavern, a familiar voice called out behind me: “halt!”. Without knowing how that city guard caught me stealing a loincloth, I ran into the tavern.
Feb. 26, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 director on giving players a fighting chance against the RPG's giant enemies: "You have to have ideas for gameplay that goes beyond basic one-to-one combat"
“It is very difficult to design gameplay for fighting a massive enemy while letting the player feel they are on an equal footing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of Dragon’s Dogma 2’s launch next month, director Hideaki Itsuno has revealed how the team atCapcomwent about giving players a fighting chance in battles with the RPG’s huge enemies.
Feb. 26, 2024
Dune 2 director Denis Villeneuve responds to Christopher Nolan comparing the film to his "favorite Star Wars movie"
Exclusive | The filmmaker is very humbled by comparisons to The Empire Strikes Back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once thefirst reactionsto the much anticipated sequelDune 2arrived online, one film that has been regularly cropping up in conversation isThe Empire Strikes Back, the 1980 sci-fi classic that is often described as the best Star Wars film ever made.
Feb. 26, 2024
Dune 2 gets high praise from the author’s son: "It’s gratifying to see my father's story told with such great care"
The sequel has received high praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brian Herbert, the son of Dune author Frank Herbert, has shared his thoughts onDune 2, and they’re suitably glowing. “I sawDune: Part Twoat a private studio screening, and it is gratifying to see my father’s story told with such great care,” Brian, who is also an author, wrote on Twitter.
Feb. 26, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director threatens "close to 30 minigames" in the massive JRPG, including a card game so in-depth it had its own nerd club within the dev team
Queen’s Blood is the new Triple Triad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas almost 30 minigames, including one developed by an internal team of “hardcore card game fans.” Speaking toRolling Stone, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi teased an abundance of mini-games, some of which you’ll play throughout the course of the campaign and others you’ll only have access to during certain quests or areas on the map.
Feb. 26, 2024
Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts veterans have a slick new action-RPG coming this year, and it's now confirmed for a global release
Reynatis is in development for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of Japanese action-RPGs, I bring two pieces of good news: Reynatis, the game a team of Final Fantasy veterans showed off duringlast week’s Nintendo Partner Direct, isn’t Japan- or Switch-exclusive, and it’s been confirmed for a worldwide launch later this year. Anyway, Reynatis’s vibrant recreation of modern day Shibuya aside, the main reason I’m psyched is its development team.
Feb. 26, 2024
Game of Thrones creators wanted their new Netflix sci-fi series to "feel different in many, many ways" to the fantasy epic
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem showrunners David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and Alexander Woo tease their bold new project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Benioff and D.B. Weiss may be best known for being the showrunners of Game of Thrones, HBO’s fantasy hit that ran for eight seasons, but the pair’s next project, which sees them team up with True Blood writer/producer Alexander Woo, is a very different kettle of fish.
Feb. 26, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners confirm they wanted a trilogy of movies to end the series – but HBO didn't
Game of Thrones could’ve ended with a film trilogy, rather than seasons 7 and 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss have confirmed that they wanted the hit fantasy show to end with a theatrical film trilogy. Speaking toWSJ Magazine, the showrunners revealed that they pitched a trilogy of movies to be released theatrically to HBO, instead of seasons 7and8.
Feb. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 avoided PvP to reduce toxicity, so of course some players are being toxic anyway by fighting over shared resources and team-killing to steal weapons
A few bad apples are dragging down even the PvE matchmaking experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers, we have a problem. Undemocratic bug fodder has infested the ranks of Helldivers 2, and the toxic behavior of these players is putting a damper on what should be a glorious campaign for Super Earth. Developer Arrowhead has been clear aboutkeeping PvP out of Helldivers 2because it wants to “reduce toxic elements,” but seeing as how this game is being played by humans, some people will inevitably find a way to be toxic anyway.
Feb. 26, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev now focused on improvements and returning to its "original plan" after the shooter celebrates its first weekend without server issues
Creative director Johan Pilestedt promises “many exciting things” are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithHelldivers 2’s severs holding firm, developer Arrowhead Game Studios is ready to return to its “original plan” for the shooter. Helldivers 2 has enjoyed immense success since its arrival earlier this month, attracting so many players that it’s managed tosurpass the PC concurrent player record of massive titles like Destiny 2.
Feb. 26, 2024
How Ensemble's final game went from skunkworks experiment to part of Microsoft's biggest series
Interview | Exploring the making of Halo Wars with the people who brought it to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some in the studio’s leadership were keen to try their hand at an MMORPG, spurred by the wildly popular beta of World Of Warcraft; others suggested an action RPG in the vein of Diablo. Both were backed enthusiastically, but lead programmer Angelo Laudon floated a more conservative option, one that would help keep the suits upstairs happy: stick to the RTS format on which the studio had built its name, while expanding beyond the PC audience.
Feb. 26, 2024
How to apply Infusions in Nightingale
Infusions in Nightingale are magical effects that can be applied to equipment. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can apply Nightingale Infusions to your weapons, armor and equipment for various perks and buffs, as well as increasing your gear score and progressing through the story. However, the whole system isn’t hugely well explained and is something largely understood through rough experimentation, so we’ll cover where they come from, what they do, and how to apply Infusions in Nightingale below.
Feb. 26, 2024
How to farm T1 Essence in Nightingale
T1 Essence is used for uncommon upgrades and increasing your gear level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale T1 Essence becomes an essential resource in the early/mid game, a special essence used to upgrade weapons, armor and tools to the uncommon tier, as well as craft special cards and unique enchantments, all of which go towards improving yourNightingale Gear Score.
Feb. 26, 2024
How to find Astrolabe and Antiquarian cards in Nightingale
Major Arcana cards in Nightingale are made at the Simple Enchanter’s Focus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nightingale Astrolabe Card and Antiquarian Card can be found by completing Sites of Power and then crafting them at your own base with ink, paper and essence. These single-use major arcana are used to set the difficulty and decide the occupants of the realms you access via portals.
Feb. 26, 2024
How to get Heartshots in Nightingale
Nightingale Heartshots are a challenge for the lawman Bass Reeves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale Heartshots are a special high-damage ranged attack done when, unsurprisingly, you put a bullet in the target’s heart, immediately doing massive damage to them. However, that’s not easily done - the target area is tiny, and ranged weapons in Nightingale are not the most accurate to use.
Feb. 26, 2024
How to get Twine in Nightingale
To craft Nightingale twine, you need to build a spinning wheel and find fibre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crafting Nightingale Twine needs you to find fibre - either plant fibre or animal fibre, it doesn’t matter which - and put it through a Spinning Wheel, a constructed item you can create at your base after obtaining the build recipe from an Essence Trader somewhere in your realm.
Feb. 26, 2024
Where to find Thermosap crystals in Pacific Drive
Get the Resource Radar and you’ll have all the Thermosap crystals you need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pacific Drive Thermosap crystals are useful to make armored doors and panels, but essential when you have to make a Lim Shield for part for the story in Pacific Drive. While it’s one thing to find them as you go, amassing a little stockpile for no fixed cause, when you need 28 for the Lim Shield you might find you suddenly can’t locate any for love nor money.
Feb. 26, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal says the fights in Road House are unlike anything seen on screen before
Exclusive: Road House star Jake Gyllenhaal talks to Total Film about the “groundbreaking” action in the reimagining When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Road House, the reimagining of the riotous ’80s cult classic, isn’t going to pull its punches, with star Jake Gyllenhaal even going as far as saying the action scenes are filmed “in a way that has never been done before.
Feb. 26, 2024
Larian finally breaks silence, confirms "way over" 10 million people have played Baldur's Gate 3
“This is a game that went from ~2 mil players to way over 10 in a very short space of time” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We may never know exactly how many people are playingBaldur’s Gate 3across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC, but thanks to Larian Studios director of publishing Michael Douse, we now know the total player count is well over 10 million.
Feb. 26, 2024
Malignant and M3GAN writer lines up next horror movie project
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Story’s Janelle Monáe is in talks to star and produce in Akela Cooper’s next joint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Akela Cooper, the writer behind genre titles such asThe Nun 2,M3GAN, andMalignanthas lined up her next horror movie project; an adaptation of a short story we know nothing about… yet. According toMSN, Cooper is currently drafting the screenplay for a feature-length version of Colin Bannon’s Don’t Look.
Feb. 26, 2024
Marvel is giving away "Must-Have" free comics featuring Spider-Man, Deadpool, Ms. Marvel, and more
Marvel Must-Haves are free 80+ page comics aimed at bringing new readers into the Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Great news for Marvel fans who also love free comics: the publisher is planning a new line of free comics which collect key issues meant to bring new readers into the current Marvel Universe, and to bring lapsed readers up to speed with what fan favorite characters are up to.
Feb. 26, 2024
Marvel's Fantastic Four star Pedro Pascal breaks silence on "unbelievable" Reed Richards casting
Fantastic Four marks Pascal’s MCU debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Usstar Pedro Pascal has broken his silence on being cast as superhero Richard Reeds AKA Mister Fantastic in Marvel’s upcomingFantastic Fourflick, and he couldn’t be happier about it. In an interview withEntertainment Tonightat the SAG Awards, Pascal was visibly overjoyed to be asked about the reboot.
Feb. 26, 2024
MSI Claw is set to arrive next month, but UK shoppers can pre-order the Steam Deck rival now
Get your claws on a pre-order When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MSI Claw release date has finally been revealed, as a new UK pre-order page says it’ll arrive on March 20. While we’re still waiting for reservation pages to pop up for the US and other countries, now’s your chance to order the Steam Deck rival if you happen to be living in the United Kingdom.
Feb. 26, 2024
Nier: Automata director teases third main-series game by dunking on its publisher
Takashi Kiryu got an earful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier’s series director has potentially teased a third game in the action-RPG saga. As first reported byEurogamer, a Nier concert took place in London over the past weekend, andaccording to those in attendance, series creative lead Yoko Taro made a special appearance towards the end of the concert. Taro apparently let the audience know thatSquare Enixpresident Takashi Kiryu was in attendance, and to cheer loudly if they wanted a sequel to Nier Auomata.
Feb. 26, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2 reportedly delayed to March 2025 to hinder scalping
Nintendo is reportedly trying to secure as much stock as possible before launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nikkei report also claims to know the reason for this delay. Apparently it’s all down to Nintendo trying to secure as much stock of the new Nintendo Switch console before it actually launches, in an effort to combat scalping, where customers will purchase a console and then sell it on for a profit, drastically increasing the price in the process.
Feb. 26, 2024
Oh no, here I go again: Genshin Impact dev's new-again action RPG Honkai Impact 3rd gets Part 2 release this week
Will this Mars chapter finally get me to try this game? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Honkai Impact 3rd, which was Hoyoverse’s big action RPG before Genshin Impact ate all the money in the universe, is gearing up for a relaunch of sorts with its Part 2 update, a massive patch bringing a whole new storyline. It’s coming to PC and mobile this Thursday, February 29, and I can already tell I’ll end up trying this Hoyo game too, especially now that it’s on Steam (with 72% positive reviews, if you’re curious).
Feb. 26, 2024
One of 2024's most anticipated horror sequels finally gets a promising update, as director teases "weird idea" for fourth movie
More MaXXXine, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MaXXXine director Ti West has offered fans a much-needed update on the eagerly anticipated sequel to hit horror moviesXandPearl– and teased his “weird idea” for a potential fourth movie. “I don’t mind telling you some stuff, but at the same time, it’s sort of like, the less people know… I feel like so many movies now, you know everything about them,” he went on.
Feb. 26, 2024
Palworld tycoon has kept the survival game running "since launch" some 900 hours ago to farm a million gold off a honey farm: "Almost scared to look at the hours played"
One fan has been very slowly turning honey into money in Pocket Pair’s Pokemon-like sensation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OnePalworldplayer has amassed a fortune with their vast supplies of honey and patience. It’s certainly impressive, though if you’re considering setting up your own honey farm, be warned that it’s far from a get-rich-quick scheme. As the player points out in the comments, they’ve had the game running “almost” since launch.
Feb. 26, 2024
Pedro Pascal says filming The Last of Us season 2 "feels strangely brand new"
“I’m learning something new every day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming onThe Last of Us season 2is currently underway, and series star Pedro Pascal has an update on how things are going. “Filming is going amazing,” Pascal toldDeadlineat the SAG Awards, where he won the award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Joel in the video game adaptation.
Feb. 26, 2024
Pokemon Presents February 2024 time – How to watch the Pokemon Day stream
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case there was any doubt,The Pokemon Company has announced that the series' big day is getting its customary Pokemon Present streamto fill everyone in on what’s to come, alongside other handy details like when and where you can watch the showcase. As for what’s to come,The Pokemon Companyhas remained largely shtum. I say largely as we do know Netflix’s stop-motion show, Pokemon Concierge, is getting more episodesand that’s neato.
Feb. 26, 2024
Skyrim diehard claims to have the RPG's strongest unmodded character after grinding to level 1,337 by spamming Illusion spells for 43 hours
Update: In an interview, the now-legendary Skyrim player says it “only” took 387 hours When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a decade later,Skyrimplayers are still pushing Bethesda’s iconic RPG to its limits. Tamriel’s latest absurd accomplishment comes from Pawelos4, who claims to have reached level 1,337 on “the ultimate Skyrim character,” who has apparently done everything that can feasibly be done.
Feb. 26, 2024
Stardew Valley update 1.6 is coming next month, ConcernedApe confirms: "Now, back to the grind"
March is going to be a big month for Stardew Valley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited Stardew Valley update 1.6 release date is set for March 19 on PC, developer Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone has announced. Barone shared the big news onTwitterearlier today, exactly one month after announcing that the update isfinished as far as “major new content goes.
Feb. 26, 2024
Superman’s new suit gets a glowing response from Lois Lane star: "I was blown away"
Rachel Brosnahan has seen the Superman: Legacy suit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superman: Legacyhasn’t started filming yet, but preparations are well underway. Not only didthe cast recently unite for a table read, but it seems that the Superman suit has also been revealed, and left those involved “blown away”. “We were just out in Atlanta, we did our first table read, I got to see the suit,” Lois Lane actor Rachel Brosnahan toldDeadline.
Feb. 26, 2024
The Boys showrunner teases season 4 "finishing touches" with sneak peek of final episodes
The Boys returns this June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys showrunner Eric Kripke has shared a sneak peek at season 4 as the “finishing touches” are made to the final episodes. “#TheBoys Production Update! Putting finishing touches on last 2 eps. Sound mixing, handful of VFX shots, music,” hewrote on Twitter, alongside a photo of the editing suite with a shot of Jessie T.
Feb. 26, 2024
The co-creator of American Horror Story and Netflix's Dahmer announces surprise new horror series with cryptic teaser
Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, and Lesley Manville are set to star in Ryan Murphy’s next spooky outing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. American Horror Story co-creator Ryan Murphy has shared a teaser for a surprise new horror series and while the cryptic clip barely gives anything away in terms of plot or even visual aesthetic, we’re already in.
Feb. 26, 2024
The Simpsons former showrunner's favorite deleted scene involves Moleman and a briefcase of embezzled money
“It’s not unusual to cut scenes you like for time but this may be my #1 I-wish-we hadn’t-cut-this scene” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Josh Weinstein, one of The Simpsons' former showrunners, has revealed his favorite deleted scene – and it involves a great Moleman moment. The scene is from the episode ‘Brother From Another Series,’ part of season 8, which sees Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) leave prison on a work release program.
Feb. 26, 2024
The studio that somehow improved on Half-Life with Black Mesa teases beta tests for its next game
What is Crowbar Collective up to? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The studio responsible for refining Half-Life with an unofficial,Valve-approved reimagining has teased an upcoming project that needs beta testers. Naturally, this hasn’t stopped fans from trying to figure out what Crowbar Collective is working on. Since the trailer features four different beams of light, many have begun linking the colors to various Half-Life add-ons, with purple being Half-Life: Decay, green being Half-Life: Opposing Force, blue being Half-Life: Blue Shift, and so on.
Feb. 26, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live episode 1 gives fans the comic-accurate Rick they've been (morbidly) waiting for
Hands down, one of the best episodes the franchise has ever put out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forThe Walking Dead: The Ones Who Liveepisode 1. If you’ve yet to watch the premiere and don’t want to know what happens in it, turn back now! Well – or should we say, welp? – there you have it: Rick Grimes has finally become the handless hero we know from the comic books thanks to The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live’s first episode.
Feb. 26, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is seemingly setting up a Morgan crossover
How one book points to a Morgan return in the Rick and Michonne spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rick is back – and he might not be the only one returning to The Walking Dead universe inThe Ones Who Live. The opening episode of the Rick and Michonne-centric spin-off features a couple of blink-and-you’ll-miss-it-details that suggests Morgan is, at the very least, on the radar of the CRM.
Feb. 26, 2024
Venom 3 star teases "wild ride" as filming for the sequel comes to an end
Filming for the threequel has “been a wild, wonderful ride.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like filming for the third and final movie inSony’s Venom series is coming to an end, as star Juno Temple confirms, teasing the “wild” upcoming anti-hero flick. The news that filming is almost over is certainly a sigh of relief for Venom fans after the stop-start nature of production due to theSAG-AFTRAstrikes, whichpushed Venom 3’s release date back4 months.
Feb. 26, 2024
Vin Diesel says he's working on the "grand finale" of the Fast and Furious franchise
Vin Diesel promises great things from the Fast and Furious finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fast & Furious star Vin Diesel has promised one epic finale for the franchise. Taking to Instagram, the actor teased the upcoming installment in the long-running movie series. “Just finished our end of the week Fast meeting with the writers and the whole team… to say the excitement for our finale was incredibly powerful is an understatement.
Feb. 26, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor are ready to rumble in these exclusive Road House images
Dalton and Knox go toe to toe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the upcoming Road House – a reimagining of the 1989 favourite starring Patrick Swayze – UFC plays a key part. Jake Gyllenhaal’s lead character, Elwood Dalton, is a mixed martial artist with a background in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. And, making his acting debut in the film is Conor McGregor, the Irish former UFC champ known as much for his trash talk as his skills in the octagon.
Feb. 25, 2024
Elden Ring director can't stop making poison swamps, says Shadow of the Erdtree's one was a point of "introspection and reflection for me"
Would it be a FromSoft project without one? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftware’s frequent director Hidetaka Miyazaki has acknowledged his ‘making poisonous swamps’ addiction, and although the upcomingElden Ring DLCwas a moment of “introspection” for the developer, he’s not stopping any time soon. In an interview withEurogamer, Miyazaki revealed that Shadow of the Erdtree will once again feature a poisonous swamp, an area that has since become a FromSoftware stable after bullying players in Sekiro, Demon Souls, and the Dark Souls trilogy.
Feb. 25, 2024
Elden Ring DLC reveal ignites a fierce lore war, with some RPG scholars convinced the big bad Messmer was foreshadowed for years
Traitor? Orphan? Exile? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring DLCis fast approaching and the new trailer has ignited a fierce online debate about Messmer The Impaler’s origins. Messmer The Impaler is supposedly the big bad in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, as theCollector’s Editioneven dedicates a fully detailed figurine to the soon-to-be-boss. But the lore implications around Messmer have split the player base in two, between those who believe he was teased from the very beginning to those who think he’s an entirely new creation made for the DLC.
Feb. 25, 2024
Helldivers 2 servers are being raised to support 800k players to tackle long queues: "How crazy is this message from a studio of 100?"
Arrowhead Studios CEO says there might only be some “light queues” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the previousconcurrent player capacity was raisedfor the busy weekend,Helldivers 2servers are once again getting buffed to support players buying the game in droves. Arrowhead Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt announced onTwitterthat the team “expect the Helldivers 2 servers to hit the 800,000 CCU max capacity” in just a couple of hours.
Feb. 25, 2024
Speedrunner sacrifices precious time to perform Alan Wake 2's musical number during their run
The next TikTok trend? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speedrunners usually skip anything in games that can shave valuable seconds off their runs - from cutscenes to entire levels - but one record chaser sacrificed precious time to performAlan Wake 2’snow-iconic musical number. Anyone who’s played Alan Wake 2 knowsthatmoment, where the otherwise oppressive game gets a little jiggy in a classic song and dance section.
Feb. 25, 2024
We're no closer to an exact GTA 6 release date, but is the incoming crime sim likely to follow its forerunners' end-of-year drops?
Grand Theft Autopsy | Every mainline GTA bar one has landed between September and November, is GTA 6 gunning for the same? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome toGrand Theft Autopsy, a recurring feature series here at GamesRadar+ where we dissect the latest news, rumors and general goings on inGTA 6. Concrete information regarding the next mainline instalment of the Grand Theft Auto series remains thin on the ground, but a recent earnings call might, justmight, have given us a better idea of the game’s much-anticipated, but so far super-elusive, release date.
Feb. 24, 2024
FC 24 Career Mode guide to scouting the best players and handling transfers
Find wonderkids and master new tactical visions with your FC 24 Career Mode guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Still playing FC 24 career mode? You’re not the only one – it can be galling to start over with the advent of a new game, so a fair few committedEA Sports FC 24diehards are still going strong in the trusty management mode.
Feb. 24, 2024
Elden Ring director says FromSoft doesn't "set out to make a lot of these games and characters funny," it just sort of happens
Same way happy-crying happens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring, Sekiro, and the Dark Souls trilogy can be darkly comedic at times when grueling boss battles are cut short by unbelievably bad luck or when enemies ragdoll after giving you a fine beating. But the games' creative director doesn’t aim to make these games “funny,” which kinda makes them funnier.
Feb. 24, 2024
Celebrating the most Obscure PS2 survival horror game with its creators: "Doing a teen slasher movie-style video game seemed like a good idea"
Interview | Five teens, one school, lots of monsters… what could possibly go wrong? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oh, the trials and tribulations of being a teenager. There’s the acne, the dating, and, of course, the ever- present danger of getting your head bitten off by a mutated plant monster… wait, what? Obscure was Hydravision’s first video game.
Feb. 24, 2024
FC 24 celebrations list with all the old and new celebrations
Mo Salah and James Tarkowski get signature moves on the FC 24 celebrations list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 celebrations list brings the biggest overhaul to the former FIFA series in years. Many favourite moves have been ditched in the transition toEA Sports FC 24, but that does mean more than 30 new slides, twists and spins entering the post-goal picture.
Feb. 24, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director's respect for the original JRPG's source material was influenced by a Disney live-action remake
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sdirector has credited an unlikely live-actionDisneyremake for inspiring the team’s work on reimagining the classic 1997 JRPG. “We didn’t really know how much we needed to change or how much we needed to keep the same,” Hamaguchi explains. “So while I was wondering about that and the best approach, I saw Beauty and the Beast, and I was very impressed because I was trying to do something very similar.
Feb. 24, 2024
Mario Kart smashes into The Finals and Mirror's Edge in this bloodthirsty sports game
Get an exclusive look at Deathsprint 66 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bloodsport spectacle ofThe Finalscollides with the fast pace of Mario Kart and the slick parkour skills of Mirror’s Edge in Deathsprint 66, which just got its exclusive reveal in Edge Magazine. In 2066, in a world ravaged by climate change, the abandoned metropolises humanity has mostly left behind have been converted for a new use - a deadly sport.
Feb. 24, 2024
Netflix’s The Gentlemen review: “Fun, but nothing we haven’t seen before from Guy Ritchie”
Despite stellar performances from Theo James and Kaya Scodelario, Netflix’s The Gentlemen feels like something we have seen many times before from Guy Ritchie. But what it lacks in originality, it makes up for in humor and an array of colorful characters. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 24, 2024
Nier Automata's 2B goes viral once again thanks to a fighting game collab that, like Yoko Taro's RPG, makes her skirt explode
Granblue Fantasy: Versus gets some valuable assets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier Automata’s robot-warrior queen 2B has joined the roster of fighting game Granblue Fantasy: Versus - and the collaboration is obviously going viral because of discussion around 2B’s, err, posterior. 2B joined the game as a DLC fighter on February 20, and as you can see from the trailer below, her moves slot right in.
Feb. 24, 2024
This indie Metroidvania sequel is looking just as incredible (and melancholy) after a 3 year gap
Ender Magnolia is a much welcome follow-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ender Magnolia: Blood In The Mist, the slightly less catchily-named sequel, was announced earlier this week in theNintendo Partner Direct. But among big announcements such asformer Xbox exclusives making the multiplatform jump, a revampedStar Wars Battlefront collection, and theElden Ring DLCtrailer that dropped shortly after - this gorgeous indie got somewhat buried under the corporate hype fest.
Feb. 23, 2024
You can finally play Doom on a $2,000 lawn mower
Thy grass consumed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, we reach yet another new frontier in the race to make the game that defined shooters playable on every device under the sun: you can now play Doom on a lawnmower. The NERA line includes an onboard display and control knob, which is how you’ll be playing doom. As an FAQ on theofficial siteexplains, “Players navigate the game by using the robotic lawnmower’s control knob to turn left and right.
Feb. 23, 2024
After a 'Mixed' start on Steam, new survival game from Mass Effect and Dragon Age boss pulls out offline mode to win fans back
“We misjudged what some of you were looking for in your experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Nightingale off to an average start, its developer is rolling out an offline mode as soon as possible to win fans back. Nightingale, the debut offering from Inflexion Games - a studio led by formerBiowareboss Aaryn Flynn - released in Early Access this week, and despite many players enjoying building, crafting, and battling their way through its Victorian-era fantasy world, reviews for the game on Steam are ‘mixed.
Feb. 23, 2024
40 years after the cult classic film, The Toxic Avenger gets a comic book reboot
Celebrate 40 years of Toxie with a brand new comic story retelling his origins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 40 years after his original debut, the Toxic Avenger is returning to comics with a new series coming this fall from Ahoy Comics. The new comic, appropriately titled simply The Toxic Avenger, will be written by Matt Bors, founder of The Nib, and artist Fred Harper.
Feb. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 fans in shambles as they realize the RPG's most notorious dungeon can be skipped with one of D&D's simplest spells
Knock knock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players are discovering to their horror that one of the most grueling dungeons in the entire RPG can be skipped with one of the game’s most basic spells. TheBaldur’s Gate 3 Gauntlet of Sharis a daunting prospect for any playthrough. Complex puzzles, some tricky fights, and the overall unpleasant vibes mean that this is one part of Larian’s sprawling RPGs that fans are unlikely to look forward to during follow-up playthroughs.
Feb. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Honour Mode world record drops under 19 minutes as two top RPG speedrunners battle it out
Will anyone be able to beat the current 18m 57s world record? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s top speedrunners are currently battling for the Honour Mode world record. Just over a week ago, we reported thatBaldur’s Gate 3’s leading speedrunner had set a new world record on the RPG’s hardest difficulty. Well, just three days later, their crown was stolen by another prominent speedrunner in the community, who managed to reduce the 19:32 playtime down to 19:18 in the Any% (All Acts) category for Honour Mode.
Feb. 23, 2024
Bandle Tale isn't just League of Legends Stardew Valley, because it's an even more intricate life sim
Indie Spotlight | But that’s exactly what I expected from the genre’s darkest game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At first glance, it was easy to label Bandle Tale as League of Legends' take onStardew Valley. Laid back vibes, pixel art, and an emphasis on good food and good friends pointed directly to a Riot Games take on the quintessential life sim, but it’s just a couple of minutes before you realize that Bandle Tale hides a level of complexity that puts it at the height of its genre.
Feb. 23, 2024
Call of Duty Mobile and Pokemon Unite dev lift the lid on Age of Empires Mobile, and how they plan to bring the beloved strategy series "to a broader audience on a mobile platform"
If you build it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind Call of Duty Mobile and Pokemon Unite has revealed what it’s bringing and leaving behind from Age of Empires to ensure its new strategy game helps the series find “a broader audience” on mobile. As part of the Age of Empires: New Year, New Age broadcast event, TiMi Studios and series developer World’s Edge have lifted the lid on what the new mobile strategy game is all about.
Feb. 23, 2024
DC moves back to Wednesdays for new comic releases, and shares a gorgeous new Jim Lee cover for DC Versus Marvel
It’s been a day of big reveals for DC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a busy day for DC the publisher announced a shift back to publishing comics on Wednesdays,its big summer event Absolute Power, and a raft of new collected editions. The publisher also shared a new work-in-progress Jim Lee cover for the upcoming DC Versus Marvel: The Amalgam Age Omnibus - and it’s every bit as detailed and gorgeous as you would imagine from the legendary artist and DC president.
Feb. 23, 2024
Diablo challenger Last Epoch dips to Mixed reviews amid strained servers, but its founder thanks fans for "patience and kindness" anyway
As 150,000 players joined in its first 20 minutes of launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last Epoch was enjoying a hugely successful 1.0 launch earlier this week with over162,000 concurrent players and favorable comparisons to Diablo’s hack ‘n’ slashing. All that success has unfortunately strained servers and caused multiplayer issues for those not playing offline, leading to some mixed user reviews, but the studio’s founder has thanked the hundreds of thousands of fans for their “patience and kindness” anyway.
Feb. 23, 2024
Elden Ring wouldn't be the same without Dark Souls 2, says FromSoftware head Miyazaki
The director believes the ‘black sheep’ ultimately helped the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s director believes Dark Souls 2 ultimately helped the overall series, partly because it had different directors. Speaking toIGNin a new interview, Elden Ring director andFromSoftwarestudio head Hidetaka Miyazaki looked back on Dark Souls 2. Opinions vary wildly on Dark Souls 2, depending on who you ask - some call it the worst Dark Souls game to date, while others praise it as the black sheep of the franchise, with its open-ended gameplay and player-driven exploration.
Feb. 23, 2024
Fallout: New Vegas director reveals the RPG's most twisted Vault was inspired by the Haunting of Hill House's author
Shirley Jackson’s most controversial shortie is behind Vault 11 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout: New Vegas' director has revealed that a classic Shirley Jackson story inspires one of the Mojave Wasteland’s most devilish vaults. Obsidian Entertainment’s design director Josh Sawyer - who also led heavyweight games such as New Vegas, Pillars of Eternity, andPentiment- occasionallyshares insightful tidbitsabout the studio’s catalog on social media.
Feb. 23, 2024
FC 24 FUT Fantasy FC tracker with upgradable cards for Griezmann and Tevez
Kompany, Kessler and Marquinhos also make the FC 24 FUT Fantasy FC tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s all over for the FC 24 FUT Fantasy FC tracker, with Lyon’s Amel Majri the big overall winner. She scored all four possible upgrades in thisEA Sports FC 24promo, taking her FUT Fantasy item from 88 all the way up to 92.
Feb. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says reaching over 90 on Metacritic was "one of our goals" as the RPG sequel's review scores surpass Remake
“This wonderful result was only possible thanks to the entire development team’s hard wok and dedication” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director says that reaching a Metacritic score of over 90 was one of the development team’s goals when crafting the second part of Cloud’s story. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth arrives onPS5next Thursday, March 29, and from the review scores, it appears that the sequel more than lives up to the lofty expectations set by its predecessor, Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Feb. 23, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans are getting cooked by the Junon demo's combat
Rebirth’s second demo is pretty merciless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’snew demo is beating the life out of players. Part two of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s demo went live earlier this week, allowing players to explore the open-world area of Junon and fight all sorts of beasties within, whereas they were confined to the linear prequel section of Nibelheim beforehand.
Feb. 23, 2024
FromSoftware and Elden Ring head Hidetaka Miyazaki doesn't feel pressured by competing Soulslikes: "Players seem to enjoy our games"
Hidetaka Miyazaki says competing games in the same genre is good for FromSoftware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s director says both himself andFromSoftwareat large don’t feel pressured by other games in the ‘Souls-like’ genre. Despite this, FromSoftware isn’t feeling pressured by new games entering the space it carved out with the likes of Demon’s Souls and Dark Souls.
Feb. 23, 2024
FromSoftware's devs don't like using "Souls series" to describe Elden Ring, Dark Souls, and Bloodborne
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring director andFromSoftwarestudio head Hidetaka Miyazaki has commented on the “Souls series” and “SoulsBorne” monikers for the developer’s games. As chronicled by IGN editor Matt Kim via the tweet just below, Miyazaki reveals that the developers at FromSoftware aren’t really a fan of calling their games the “Souls” series. That’s just one nickname audiences have prescribed to the studio’s games - another is the “SoulsBorne” games, which is arguably the more commonly-used of the two.
Feb. 23, 2024
Halo TV show's Master Chief actor on controversial storylines and why season 2 is much darker
Exclusive: Read SFX’s full Halo season 2 cover story here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Master Chief’s battle-hardened, straight-talking persona must be wearing off on Pablo Schreiber, because the actor – who plays the iconic Spartan warrior in Paramount’s Halo series – does not mince words. For instance, when asked about the first season’s infamous sex scene between Chief, aka John-177, and the undercover Covenant agent Makee, he firmly criticises the narrative decision.
Feb. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 players are pushing back against 'meta' builds because they just want to have fun
“No one wants to play […] like they’re on the front lines of ‘nam in a life or death situation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some Helldivers 2 players are seemingly urging others to play the game with a ‘competitive’ nature, and a lot of players aren’t having it. If you didn’t already know, ‘meta’ is a phrase ascribed to something that’s popular in an online competitive game.
Feb. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2 players hope for the best and prepare for the worst as CEO warns "we might still hit the limit" after devs raise server cap to 700K for the busy weekend
Arrowhead is still trying to get players into Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Helldivers 2 patch has raised the server cap again, but Arrowhead Game Studio’s CEO says this likely won’t eliminate wait times - just make them “more bearable.” Arrowhead just launchedpatch 1.000.12,which features a few bug fixes and raises that all-important server cap.
Feb. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2's engine was "discontinued" 6 years ago: "Our crazy engineers had to do everything, with no support"
Helldivers 2 lead reveals the shooter was built on an engine that no longer exists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 is the new must-play shooter in town, and it turns out the engine it was built on is already extinct. Responding to 80 Level’s article on Twitter, creative director and Arrowhead CEO Johan Pilestedt confirmed that the team did, in fact, build its latest game using an engine that effectively no longer exists, and explained the difficulties that arose as a result.
Feb. 23, 2024
Helldivers 2, burdened by its own success yet again, calls out Discord for blocking its community manager for "sending too many DMs too fast"
Guess they mistook her for an Automaton When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s community manager was temporarily blocked from Discord after being mistaken for a bot. In a tweet, Katherine Baskin reached out to Discord support to have her account re-enabled, explaining that the multiplayer shooter’s wild success had caused her to receive hundreds of DMs per day from players requesting support.
Feb. 23, 2024
Here's why Rogue One director Gareth Edwards could bring back that Steven Spielberg-like magic to the Jurassic Park series
OPINION | The Creator filmmaker has been assigned a tough gig with Jurassic World 4, but he’s the man for the challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Crafting a fourth Jurassic World film is a tricky assignment.Jurassic World: Dominionmade over a billion dollars worldwide, but was regarded by many critics as an overall misstep. It took a stab at nostalgia by bringing back the leading actors from the original film, but all of that was overshadowed by an underwhelming narrative, one that bungled its seeming hole-in-one of having a world now littered with dinosaurs.
Feb. 23, 2024
How does FromSoftware release AAA games so frequently? Elden Ring boss says "we are just blessed with a great staff" that the studio empowers and retains
“We’re able to understand quickly what we want to make” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the wait for news onElden Ringor theShadow of the ErdtreeDLC might’ve been excruciating forFromSoftware’s most dedicated fans, the studio has actually managed to pump out AAA games at a remarkable pace given how beloved every release tends to be. Creative director Hidetaka Miyazaki says the key to success is a well-managed studio filled with developers who are great at what they do and put in the best position for success.
Feb. 23, 2024
How long is Pacific Drive and how long does it take to finish?
You’ll be in the zone a while before you clear Pacific Drive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Working out how long Pacific Drive is, and what sort of time it takes to beat the game, all depends on a couple of things. Firstly how dedicated you are to drilling through the story alone and, basically, the luck of the zone - with random events, anomalies and road layouts all factoring in to how long it’ll take to finish Pacific Drive.
Feb. 23, 2024
How many episodes are in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live?
Here’s how to watch the latest The Walking Dead spin-off, starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Livesaw Rick and Michonne navigate a complicated reunion, as they attempted to escape – and then take down – the CRM. Fronted by franchise veterans Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira, the latest spin-off saw everyone’s favorite apocalypse survivors learn that outside threats aren’t theonlything getting in the way of their relationship – before offering up a surprisingly wholesome finale.
Feb. 23, 2024
How to fix Quirks in Pacific Drive and use the Tinker Station
Guessing Quirks is hard in Pacific Drive so upgrade the Tinker Station to make it easier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Trying to fix Pacific Drive Quirks with the Tinker Station is basically an infuriating guessing game that can cover anything from minor annoyances like the wipers moving the speedometer, to critical things like the headlights going off or the hood flying up in your face everytime you turn left.
Feb. 23, 2024
How to increase your Nightingale Gear Score
Increasing your gear score is one of the first major challenges you’ll face in Nightingale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale gear score effectively acts as your level, representing your strength in combat and gating off certain story objectives, sites of power or bastille challenges. However, bolstering your gear score is a slow process, and at first it’s not wholly clear exactly how that’s done in the first place.
Feb. 23, 2024
If you like Palworld and Pokemon games, I'm once again asking you to try Monster Hunter Stories as the slept-on creature taming RPG gets a well-deserved remaster
The original Monster Hunter Stories finally escapes handheld platforms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Stories is finally escaping the Nintendo 3DS and mobile platforms thanks to a remaster coming to PS4, Switch, and PC this summer. Now feels like an even better time to recommend this monster taming RPG, and not just because of the retouched graphics or added voice acting.
Feb. 23, 2024
Indie Soulslike walks into a boss fight with FromSoft by announcing the same release date as Elden Ring's DLC: "We are no longer Maidenless"
The most brutal boss ‘battle’ since Malenia vs. Me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two indie Soulslikes have announced new release dates this week, which obviously turned out to be an unfortunate mistake asElden RingShadow of the Erdtree’s surprise trailer cast a pretty big, well, shadow. To make matters worse, one of those indie games just so happens to share a release date with Shadow of the Erdtree.
Feb. 23, 2024
Jake Gyllenhaal’s Road House is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get a new look at the rowdy, raucous reimagining that also stars Conor McGregor in his movie debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue ofTotal Filmhave been revealed, and they’re not pulling any punches. Ready to rumble are Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor, stars of the upcoming reimagining of ’80s favourite, Road House, and the issue hits shelves on Friday, March 1, with subscribers receiving their copies shortly
Feb. 23, 2024
James Gunn told Joe Manganiello to move on from playing Deathstroke again: "Let it go"
It sounds like Joe Manganiello won’t be returning as Deathstroke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joe Manganiello has moved on from ever playing Deathstroke again. The actor played the DC villain inJustice League(and had an extended role in theSnyder Cut), and he was set to reprise his role forBen Affleck’s scrapped Batman movie. There was even a potential Deathstroke film to be directed byThe Raidhelmer Gareth Evans, which also ended up dead in the water.
Feb. 23, 2024
Last Epoch best leveling builds
The best starter builds to get started in Last Epoch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last Epoch leveling builds are important if you want to get through the campaign swiftly and easily. Luckily, you can find the right leveling build for each of the five base classes. Once you’ve chosen your Mastery, you can even continue your leveling build with some minor adjustments.
Feb. 23, 2024
League of Legends fighting game spin-off has such an odd title fans want the boring Project L codename to return
2XKO because why the hell not? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Riot Games has slapped an official title on its League of Legends fighting game spin-off, previously codenamed Project L, and the fan base isn’t too fond. 2XKO is now the game’s official name, which pits the famous MOBA’s cast against each other in 2v2 tag-team brawls. The name makes sense to me: there are two fighters and they want a knockout.
Feb. 23, 2024
Lenovo Legion R45w-30 review: "a good value ultrawide with caveats"
The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 is a fantastically wide monitor that excels at productivity. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for the overall visual experience it provides, as caveats like softer edges and underwhelming colors play against it. That said, if you’re looking for a dual screen panel that will fill in for two separate displays, this ultrawide solution is good value for money. Panoramic aspect ratio Build in USB-C hub
Feb. 23, 2024
Live-action Naruto movie is officially in the works from Marvel's Shang-Chi director
Destin Daniel Cretton is writing and directing the Naruto movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The story follows the titular orphan Naruto Uzumaki, a young and trouble-making ninja who ultimately seeks recognition from his fellow ninjas as they embark on missions through a dangerous world filled with a magic energy that gives them special powers. The news of Cretton being trapped to write and direct is the most we’ve heard about the project in a long while, but we still don’t know very much other than what we can presume is the basic plot.
Feb. 23, 2024
Marvel has Deadpool and Wolverine fever and they're counting on readers catching it too with yet another comic crossover
Deadpool and Wolverine are stealing the show in comics as well as movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis wasting no time capitalizing on the fervor aroundDeadpool & Wolverine, Deadpool’s third movie and first in the MCU, by announcing their second story featuring the two heroes in recent days. Along with the previously announcedDeadpool & Wolverine: WW3, Marvel has now announced Weapon X-Traction, a new story from writer Ryan North and artist Javier Garrón, who also created the promo art seen here.
Feb. 23, 2024
Marvel theory speculates how Fantastic Four might go down – and gives Doctor Doom a fascinating backstory
Fantastic Four is coming next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan theory has an intriguing idea for theFantastic Fourmovie – and it involves legendary villainDoctor Doom. Right now, there’s no evidence that Doom will be in the movie, as theonly cast members that’ve been announcedmake up the Fantastic Four themselves. Still, if Doom is going to be part of the story, this would be an interesting way to bring him in.
Feb. 23, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 6 review: "Doesn't quite fulfil its potential"
A muddled lull in the action that feels like a misstep – but with a tense, harrowing plot for Egan Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following contains spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 6. It’s time for a breather.Last week,Masters of the Airfocused on a large-scale battle that annihilated almost all of the Bloody Hundredth.
Feb. 23, 2024
Minecraft star teases the "lifelike" nature of the movie – and hopes Jack Black will sing in it
Will Jack Black rock around the block in Minecraft? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By her own admission, Minecraft’s Danielle Brooks may not be any good at the game, butThe Color Purpleactor sure has high hopes for the movie adaptation. “I don’t know how to play the game but I know the world and the movie is pretty magical.
Feb. 23, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender's burning heart isn't Aang, but the wise Uncle Iroh
OPINION | All fire-benders radiate warmth, but no-one else does quite like Uncle Iroh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the only person capable of bending all four elements,the Avataris responsible for maintaining harmony among the four nations, not to mention the balance between our human world and the spirit realm too. Yet when it comes toThe Last Airbender’s fandom, it’s not 12 year-old Aang who unites us all, it’s Uncle Iroh, an old man from the Fire Nation who loves tea and corny jokes almost as much as he loves Zuko, his impulsive young nephew.
Feb. 23, 2024
New Netflix true crime show is closing in on #1 spot and is "one of the scariest documentaries" viewers have seen
Can I Tell You a Secret? is currently #1 on Netflix in the UK When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can I Tell You a Secret? No, I’m not about to spread gossip on the internet. It’s actually the name of a chilling documentary series that’s captivating viewers – and storming up the Netflix charts. The new Netflix documentary focuses on the crimes of serial cyber stalker Matthew Hardy and three of his victims – Zoe Jade Hallam, Abby Furness, and Lia Marie Hambly.
Feb. 23, 2024
Nightingale Lineage, Inheritance and Story in Character Creation explained
What does Lineage and Ancestry in Nightingale mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale Lineage, Story and Inheritance are all part of the Ancestry section in the game’s character creation, but it’s not clear what they mean and how they affect the game going forward. As a matter of fact, you don’t have to be too worried - right now, Lineage and the other sectors are all largely either not something that affect gameplay massively, or focus simply on your character’s appearance.
Feb. 23, 2024
Nightingale review: "Needs an injection of new ideas to help elevate it above the crowd"
Nightingale is an enchantingly pretty game that can’t hide the fact that there’s not much interesting beneath the surface. Those familiar with survival games may find this one too familiar, though it’s rarely offensive - with the exception of some technical and server issues. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 23, 2024
Olivia Colman's new foul-mouthed comedy has an unexpectedly nuanced darker side
Big Screen Spotlight | Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley unravel shame, fear, and the power of swearing in Wicked Little Letters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: mild spoilers for Wicked Little Letters ahead! A small town on the south coast of England serves as the setting for new period comedyWicked Little Letters. The people of Littlehampton, West Sussex, might have just lived through the horrors of the First World War when the film opens, but they’re still rather scandalized by the word ‘fuck’, and when a torrent of obscene letters start piling at the door of godfearing Edith Swan (Olivia Colman), a rapidly escalating scandal ensues.
Feb. 23, 2024
One of 2021's best JRPGs escapes the Switch with a Persona 5 Royal-style expansion in Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance, with updates that will eat 80 hours of my life
Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance is coming to PlayStation, Xbox, and PC too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vengeance updates SMT5 with a new storyline said to add 80 hours of content primarily to the middle and final third of the story, as well as sweeping combat and quality-of-life updates that can be enjoyed throughout. It’s billed as the “definitive version” of the game, and like Persona 5 Royal – slightly less like Shin Megami Tensei 4: Apocalypse, which followed an alternate timeline entirely – it seems to basically be the same game, butmore.
Feb. 23, 2024
Sam Raimi-produced action movie Boy Kills World has unveiled its first trailer, and it's giving us John Wick meets Squid Game vibes
Bill Skarsgård seeks revenge against Michelle Dockery, Brett Gelman, Sharlto Copley, and Famke Janssen in the new film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Boy Kills World, a new action movie which seesItstar Bill Skarsgård seek revenge against the people who killed his family, is here – and it’s giving us major John Wick meets Squid Game vibes.
Feb. 23, 2024
Starting a new GTA Online profile from scratch in public servers is more thrilling than chasing any open-world platinum trophy
Opinion | Who knows what the future holds for GTA Online, but I’m taking the city by storm one griefer war at a time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since hitting the highest defined rank in GTA Online, however, I’ve chilled somewhat. These days, I spend most of my time on the streets of San Andreas cutting shapes on the dancefloor of my nightclub.
Feb. 23, 2024
Steam's most wholesome dwarf game took a year to shift 500,000 copies, but its roguelike spin-off managed the same feat in just a week
Deep Rock Galactic Survivors is rockin' Valve’s storefront When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It took Steam’s most wholesome dwarf game one year to shift 500,000 copies, though releasing a roguelike spin-off hit the same milestone in one week. That comes from Ghost Ship Games CEO Søren Lundgaard onTwitter, one of the many forces behind dwarf ‘em up Deep Rock Galactic and its roguelike spin-off Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.
Feb. 23, 2024
Steven Spielberg reveals which of his movies he thinks is his best
Steven Spielberg is especially proud of one of his films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Spielberg has revealed his pick for the best movie he’s ever made. The legendary director has helmed classics likeJurassic Park,Jaws, and four Indiana Jones movies, but it turns out the one he’s most proud of is Schindler’s List. “It’s the best movie I’ve ever made,” Spielberg toldThe Hollywood Reporteras part of an oral history of the film.
Feb. 23, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles get not one but five new comics to celebrate their 40th anniversary
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set that dial to maximum Turtle Power! To celebrate 40 years of the Heroes in a Half Shell -and the renewal of IDW’s contract to release comics based on them- the publisher has announced five brand new TMNT titles, including two ongoing series, a short story anthology, and a pair of one-shots. Up first in May is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Black, White & Green, a new “indie anthology” series that will hand the TMNT over to a raft of acclaimed comics creators, includingJock, Declan Shalvey, Paulina Ganucheau, and Javier Rodriguez, to tell adventurous new short stories using only black, white, and green art.
Feb. 23, 2024
The 32 greatest '60s movie characters
Amid sweeping societal changes, the cinema saw an influx of iconic characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 1960s is so much more than groovy hippies, progressive rockers, and mod fashionistas. And as far as movies go, they had some of the greatest characters ever imagined. While Hollywood kept chugging along with polished studio fare, the popularity of foreign-language movies pushed the envelope of movies forward with challenging stories, themes – and oftentimes, unusual characters.
Feb. 23, 2024
The Borderlands movie will kick off the "Borderlands Cinematic Universe"
Get ready for the BCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get ready for the BCU. According toGearboxfounder and CEO Randy Pitchford, the Borderlands movie is the first entry in the “Borderlands Cinematic Universe.” In an interview withIGN, Pitchford said, “One of the cool things about the movie is we’ve created a cinematic universe that lives side by side with the video game universe.
Feb. 23, 2024
The Harry Potter TV show is coming to our TV screens in 2026 – and that’s just the beginning of "a decade of new stories"
The new Harry Potter series will adapt the books across 10 years of television When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We’ve not been shy about our excitement around Harry Potter,” Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav said during a fourth-quarter earnings call (H/TThe Hollywood Reporter). “The last film was made more than a dozen years ago.” Zaslav also revealed that he has been in talks with series author J.
Feb. 23, 2024
The Purge 6 star claims it'll be the last in the hit horror series as he confirms its script is finished
Frank Grillo has offered up a promising update on the sixth Purge movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Grillo says The Purge 6 will be the last film in the long-running dystopian horror series – though he knows genre fans are unlikely to believe him at this point. While we wait for more news on The Purge 6, check out our picks of the most excitingupcoming horror moviesheading our way.
Feb. 23, 2024
The Walking Dead star joins Arrow's Stephen Amell in Suits spin-off
The Suits spin-off is filling out its cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suits: LA has added another actor to its line-up – The Walking Dead star Josh McDermitt is set to star in the spin-offalongside Arrow actor Stephen Amell. Varietyreports the news, and shares that McDermitt’s character is named Stuart Lane, an “energetic, powerful, and self absorbed” lawyer who co-founded the firm the spin-off will focus on, Black Lane Law.
Feb. 23, 2024
This actor's tweet has everyone convinced that Spider-Man will be in Invincible
Is Josh Keaton playing Spider-Man in Invincible? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible fans will know all about Mark Grayson’s unlikely crossover with Spider-Man in the pages of Marvel’s comics – but will it happen again on the Prime Video series? Our Spidey-Sense – and everyone else’s on the internet, frankly – started tingling after spotting a tweet from Josh Keaton cryptically saying he’s “playing a character in one of the episodes” inInvincible season 2, which returns this March.
Feb. 23, 2024
This cozy farming sim answers an important question: What if Stardew Valley was set on the high seas?
Dreaming Isles is for farming sim fans who love sailing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This cozy farming sim answers the question: What ifStardew Valleywas set on the high seas? Solo developer YawningDad is currently working on Dreaming Isles, a farming life sim with some high-seas adventure thrown in. Similar to ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley, this upcoming sim will have players starting a new life on a farm.
Feb. 23, 2024
This is my go-to gaming laptop recommendation, and it's now under $1,000
Save $600 on the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 at Best Buy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve had my hands on plenty of gaming laptops over the year, but there’s one model I always look forward to getting on the test bench. TheAsusROG Zephyrus G14 has always been a thing of beauty, but it’s looking just that little bit prettier today.
Feb. 23, 2024
This manga got 6 amazing chapters and then vanished for over a year, and it's finally coming back next month
RuriDragon is returning from hiatus and you can read it all for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After an unexpected and extended hiatus that poured cold water on an explosive debut in Shonen Jump, fantasy slice of life manga RuriDragon will return to the magazine for a catch-up five-week run beginning March 4 followed by regular twice-monthly releases.
Feb. 23, 2024
What are Pacific Drive dumpster pearls and what do you do with them
Pacific Drive dumpster pearls are full of resources if you can get them open When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So you’ve found a dumpster pearl in Pacific Drive and wondering what the hell to do with it? These shiny lumps are a valuable resource once you understand how to access what’s inside, but the chances are when you first get one you probably won’t be able to crack it open.
Feb. 23, 2024
What are transmuters in Pacific Drive and how do they work
Transmuters in Pacific Drive let you turn one resource into another if you can find one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pacific Drive transmuters are devices that can turn one resource into another. So, if you can find one, you’ll be able to feed a specific resource in and, if you give one of these machines enough, get something else in return.
Feb. 23, 2024
Where to find gas cylinders in Pacific drive
You’ll find Pacific Drive gas cylinders in grey cabins, but not many… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you need to know where to find gas cylinders in Pacific Drive then I’m going to guess you need a new engine. When your basic carburetted engine eventually breaks and becomes ‘weary’ you’ll need six gas cylinders to make a new one.
Feb. 23, 2024
Where to find refurbishment materials in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for Johnny
Find all 8 Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth refurbishment materials for the Saga of the Seaside Inn quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding refurbishment materials in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is part of the Saga of the Seaside Inn quest, where you need to assist Johnny with rebuilding the inn at Costa del Sol by recovering the necessary materials.
Feb. 23, 2024
Which beachwear outfit to choose in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Here’s which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud, Tifa, and Aerith When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Which beachwear outfit to pick for Cloud Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth upgrade weaponsFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth Pressure enemiesFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth Card Carnival puzzle solutionsFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth hidden cactuarsFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth refurbishment materials Once you’ve made your choice for Cloud, you’ll go about earning some cards with Aerith and Tifa, then you’ll be able to select from two different outfits.
Feb. 23, 2024
Who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Who to help and team up with during the fight on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing who to help on the beach in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will determine how the boss battle in Costa del Sol plays out, and in turn affect your bonds with the characters involved. Once you’ve made yourFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth beachwear outfitselection and headed out on the sand, you’ll have another choice before you – the group has been divided across the battlefield, so will you go to assist Aerith and Barret, or Tifa and Red 13 in the ongoing fight?
Feb. 23, 2024
WWE 2K24 roster guide with every confirmed wrestler
The Fiend, Dude Love and Ken Shamrock all make the final WWE 2K24 roster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The WWE 2K24 roster expanded in October with a surprise new version of the wrestling sim. The Bray Wyatt Edition ofWWE 2K24adds two fresh guises for the Eater Of Worlds, alongside an updated Uncle Howdy – with a more realistic Bo Dallas likeness.
Feb. 23, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev still floored by the RPG's sustained popularity: "644,205 average daily players in the last 7 days is still so insane to me this far from launch"
Surely they’re not all sticking around just for the new kiss animations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yeah, sure,Baldur’s Gate 3was popular last year when it became the biggest RPG out there and vacuumed up all those GotY awards, but with a zillion other games launching every day, are people still playing it? Yes, it turns out. The answer is very much yes.
Feb. 22, 2024
25 years later, the story of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace is expanding
Marvel is releasing a new Star Wars: The Phantom Menace comic that officially ties into the events of the 1999 movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written by longtime Darth Vader writer Greg Pak with art from Will Sliney, the Star Wars: Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Special will tell previously untold tales of Anakin Skywalker from his own point of view, weaving in and out of the events of the film.
Feb. 22, 2024
3 years since my last attempt, I finally beat the hardest boss in The Witcher 3 and realized I'd been doing it all wrong
Now Playing | I thought Dettlaff was my nemesis, but maybe it was me all along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skill tree issue The Witcher 3 is among thebest RPGsever. The fight against Dettlaff feels almost like a Soulslike for how punishing it is. Playing The Witcher 3 on regular mode had never posed too great (or little) a challenge up until the late-game stages of Blood and Wine, where I found myself feeling totally terrible at a game I thought I enjoyed.
Feb. 22, 2024
Action-RPG Last Epoch launches to rave reviews, over 162,000 concurrent Steam players, and glowing comparisons to Diablo
Eleventh Hours Games' title is a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Action-RPG Last Epoch is off to a flying start on Steam after hitting 1.0 earlier this week, and it’s drawing great comparisons to Diablo. Eleventh Hour Games' hack-and-slasher just launched yesterday, February 21, and already it looks like a certified hit. Last Epoch sailed past 162,000 concurrent players yesterday on Steam, according toSteamDB, and considering that peak figure was hit less than an hour ago, there’s every reason to expect it could rise further.
Feb. 22, 2024
After 21 years trapped in a $300 GBA cart, one of the greatest cult classic platformers ever made is getting a modern re-release
Ninja Five-O lives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 21 years after its GBA launch, the beloved cult classic Ninja Five-O is finally getting a modern re-release. Ninja Five-O reviewed very well, but it did not have the sales to match its quality. While the game made numerous ‘best of’ lists by the end of the GBA’s life, its relatively small print run meant that copies were hard to track down.
Feb. 22, 2024
After a catch-'em-all MMO, TemTem dev reveals a co-op roguelike that looks like Pokemon meets Vampire Survivors
But not everyone is happy about the announcement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of catch-‘em-all MMO TemTem has announced it is now working on a co-op roguelike that looks like Pokemon meets Vampire Survivors. Just like in the beloved Nintendo IP, TemTem features a bunch of collectible creatures that are based on different elements. Several of the creatures we met in the original game will return in TemTem: Swarm, except this time players will be able to team up with up to two friends to take on swarms of Tems together using a variety of strategies and resources.
Feb. 22, 2024
As cries for an English version of Mother 3 intensify, the creator of the cult classic JRPG series tells fans to "talk to Nintendo"
Shigesato Itoi says to take it up with Nintendo if you want Mother 3 in English When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want Mother 3 on Switch in English, you’ll have to take it up with Nintendo, according to series creator Shigesato Itoi. In case you missed it, it was announced during the recentNintendo Partner Directthatthe critically acclaimed JRPG Mother 3 is coming to Switch… but only in Japan.
Feb. 22, 2024
As much as I'd love more, Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC should be the action RPG's curtain call
Opinion | As FromSoftware seeks perfection, I reckon Miquella’s story is the only one we need to see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As predicted, Miquella will be the star of this show – one that issequel-sized, set in a new location at about two-thirds of the main game’s stature – and, for me, this is a branch of Elden Ring’s speculative narrative thatneedsto be explored.
Feb. 22, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender season 1 ending explained - what’s Sozin’s Comet and what’s next for Aang?
Breaking down your biggest questions from the Avatar: The Last Airbender season 1 finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everything changed when The Fire Nation attacked. Again. The ending of the first season ofAvatar: The Last Airbendernot only brings a handful of arcs to a close in fairly complex fashion, it also sets up season 2 - and beyond.
Feb. 22, 2024
Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of Marvel's May 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And when we say massive, we meanmassive, asthe event will encompass nearly 60 issuesof comics counting the main series, itsextra bloody red-band edition, and all the tie-in limited series, one-shots, and ongoing series. That includes no less thaneight tie-in limited seriesrunning for 3-4 issues each, featuring characters such as Black Panther, the Midnight Sons, Union Jack, Blade, and more.
Feb. 22, 2024
AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 review: "A perfect capture card for console gamers looking to stay competitive"
The AverMedia Live Gamer Ultra 2.1 is a truly next-gen capture card that allows you to record games at 4K60 without compromising on your existing setup’s performance. Variable refresh rate passthrough is a massive bonus for PC and console gamers looking to stay competitive on stream, but vivid and colorful captures are the real winner here. Turns in crystal clear footage Captures vibrant colors Solid passthrough for PC and console players
Feb. 22, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev pledges "robust, cross-platform plan" to add mod support to the RPG this year
Hotfix 19 is out today, and Larian has something much bigger in the oven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian is working on full-fledged mod support forBaldur’s Gate 3, and it’s set to arrive later this year. On the heels ofhotfix 19, which is a small collection of the usual bug fixes, Larian publishing director Michael Douse broke the studio’s usual pattern of close-to-its-chest communication by revealing the big news.
Feb. 22, 2024
Where to find all 10 Seventh Infantry units in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Find all of the Seventh Infantry units for your parade in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and earn the 7th, Assemble trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tracking down all ten Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Seventh Infantry units will allow you to assemble a full drill team on the Larboard Junon, but you’ll need to full explore the local area to find every trooper of the Midgar Seventh Infantry.
Feb. 22, 2024
Dune 2 becomes Denis Villeneuve's highest rated movie with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
The reviews are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring Timothée Chalamet as Paul Atreides, it picks up after his family’s horrific betrayal from House Harkonnen. After he and Lady Jessica find themselves in the deserts of Arrakis, they unite with the Fremen people to wage war against the house that betrayed them. The sequel also stars Zendaya as Chani, Josh Brolin as Gurney Halleck, and Austin Butler as Feyd-Rautha.
Feb. 22, 2024
Dwayne Johnson said he wants to "make films that matter" and next up is a wrestling biopic about Ric Flair
The Rock will produce the biopic about the NWA great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just weeks after Dwayne Johnsondeclared he wanted to “make films that matter”, the actor has announced he is producing a biopic with his Seven Bucks production company about wrestling great and 16-time world champion Ric Flair. “As a wild kid, who grew up in the wild world of professional wrestling, I idolized, ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair.
Feb. 22, 2024
Elden Ring's banging Shadow of the Erdtree trailer has sent the open-world RPG straight back to the top of Steam's top sellers chart
The DLC trailer looks to have been a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringhas shot back into Steam’s best-sellers chart after yesterday’s new Shadow of the Erdtree trailer. Checking up onSteamtoday, February 22, Elden Ring is proudly back in the storefront’s best-sellers chart.FromSoftware’s game is number four in the chart, trailing only toValve’s Steam Deck, ace co-op shooterHelldivers 2, and new action RPG Last Epoch, in that order.
Feb. 22, 2024
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware's "largest expansion" ever, beating even Dark Souls 3 and Bloodborne DLC
This means it’s bigger than The Ringed City and The Old Hunters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion will beFromSoftware’s biggest DLC to date. Speaking toEurogamerin a new interview, Elden Ring game director Hidetaka Miyazaki unveils the scope of the newElden Ring DLC. Miyazaki says that Shadow of the Erdtree is FromSoftware’s “largest expansion to date in terms of overall volume,” which sounds incredibly appetizing.
Feb. 22, 2024
Exploring Balatro's hype, its ingenious twists on poker, and its mysterious creator
Interview | “I’m sure I’m not done with this game,” says Balatro’s anonymous, humble designer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You will hear a lot aboutBalatroover the coming weeks and months. This new console and PC game is a remix and retune of poker, and the subtly engrossing result lands somewhere between solitaire and Slay the Spire. There’s almost a Wordle energy to the results: describe this game to the least savvy gamer you know, and their eyes will light up with equal parts accessibility and one-more-try possibilities.
Feb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth review: "Meaningful improvements make the step outside Midgar worth taking"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth delivers all the charm of Remake while making the needed improvements to side-content to ensure the original’s step-out moment is worth taking once more. Party chemistry shines Meaningful side-content improvements Excellent combat Mini-games Occasional convoluted story beats Rare and minor texture oddities Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's biggest competition as the best-reviewed game of 2024 is the roguelike deck builder darling of Steam Next Fest
That’s some impressive company When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Balatro’s Steam Next Fest demo proved to be one of thebig hits of the event, taking the basic rules of poker and turning it all on its head. The basic idea is that you get dealt cards and you need to build poker hands - a full house, a straight, a pair, and so on.
Feb. 22, 2024
Where to find all the hidden cactuars in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Here’s where you’ll find all four hidden cactuars you need to photograph in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the hidden cactuars in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is a tricky task, but you’ll need to track them down around the Costa del Sol if you want to complete the Cactuar Caper minigame quest with Tifa and Aerith.
Feb. 22, 2024
Fortnite Legion Tactical and Heavy enemies: How to eliminate them
Legion Tactical and Heavy enemies in Fortnite explained, including locations and how to identify them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Legion Tactical and Heavy enemies are mercenaries working for the sinister Society organisation, providing security for their various strongholds around the island as well as personal protection to the bosses. For a couple of the fresh TakedownFortnite questsyou need to eliminate Legion Tactical enemies and Legion Heavy enemies, so it helps to know where you can encounter them and what they look like so you can differentiate between them.
Feb. 22, 2024
FromSoftware tried something new with Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree: "We wanted to go more in-depth and bring a denser and richer level design"
Sounds like music to my ears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareis changing its approach to level design withElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC. Speaking toEurogamerin a new interview, game director Hidetaka Miyazaki explains how the developer’s mindset has changed for the newElden Ring DLC. “This time, we wanted to go more in depth and bring a denser and richer level design, which brings these types of layout together a little more seamlessly,” Miyazaki says.
Feb. 22, 2024
Gearbox co-founder calls unannounced Borderlands game "the greatest thing we've ever done"
Some fans think a reveal is imminent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gearbox’s founder has seemingly teased an unannounced Borderlands game, and some fans think a reveal is right around the corner. IGNhas interviewed Randy Pitchford about the forthcoming Borderlands movie, whichjust saw a new trailer showing off its cast, including Jack Black, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Kevin Hart.
Feb. 22, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 4 review: "This is finally the Halo show fans have been crying out for"
Halo upsets the discourse surrounding the show by finally delivering on its potential: the war on Reach bursts forth into a pulsating entry that resembles a great level from the original Bungie trilogy Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The review contains some spoilers for Halo season 2, episode 4.
Feb. 22, 2024
Helldivers 2's new patch kicks the AFK players obstructing democracy after they've been idle for 15 minutes
This should help alleviate the struggling servers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newHelldivers 2patch will kick players who are AFK for 15 minutes. Earlier this week, we reported howHelldivers 2 players were begging developer Arrowhead to kick AFK players. It turns out players had been proudly camping out in the game for hours, and sometimes even days at a time, in an attempt to preserve their spot on the game’s servers, which had just recently reached capacity.
Feb. 22, 2024
How to find and catch Piko the chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Here’s how to find Piko in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth and be the best chocobo wrangler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To find and catch Piko the chocobo in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, you’ll need to do some tracking across the Grasslands to find your feathered friend before sneaking up and taming them as your mount. This is part of the main scenario quest ‘Chocobo Wrangling’ that begins when you’ve reached Bill’s Ranch inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and will lead to you getting the first chocobo of your adventure.
Feb. 22, 2024
How to repair the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Grasslands windmill
Repairing the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth windmill settlement in the Grasslands requires some footwork When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to repair the Grasslands Windmill in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will help you through one of the side missions during Chapter 2, as there are a number of steps you need to go through to complete this task.
Feb. 22, 2024
James Gunn shares first photo of Superman: Legacy cast together and yes, Nicholas Hoult is bald as he takes on Lex Luthor
It’s a bird, it’s a plane! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas shared the first-ever group photo of the Superman: Legacy cast – and yes, Nicholas Hoult is bald. Gunn posted the photo toInstagramwith the caption, “After the table read with the #Superman cast. Eve, Mr. Terrific, Superman/Clark, Otis, Lex, producer Peter Safran, Jimmy, Metamorpho, Lois, Hawkgirl, me, Guy, The Engineer all together for the first time!
Feb. 22, 2024
John Wick spin-off Ballerina starring Ana de Armas delayed by a year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Ian has a little bit more to do, and John Wick is an extended cameo. He shot for about a week. Lance shot for a day,“confirmed producer Erica Lee. In an interview withDeadline, Lionsgate boss Joe Drake said the studio is “not ready to say goodbye to Keanu Reeves’ world-class hitman.” A spin-off prequel series, The Continental, aired last year on Peacock with Mel Gibson and Colin Woodell as the leads.
Feb. 22, 2024
Madame Web totally fumbles the character's unique and important comic origins
OPINION | Madame Web should’ve stayed true to its comic roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Madame Web spoilers ahead! I’m all for an origin story. One of the coolest things about Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man is that fateful spider bite, which satisfyingly sets up the montage of him trying out his new powers for the very first time.
Feb. 22, 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's new suits are getting Barbie and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air comparisons from fans
The Fly N' Fresh suits are part of a charity collaboration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has released a charity suit pack, and players can’t stop comparing the designs to Barbie and The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. On February 21,Insomniacannounced thatMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Game+would be heading toPS5on March 7. The game’s first major update will include things like a harder difficulty, ultimate levels, new suits, and much more.
Feb. 22, 2024
Meet the new Ultimates team, coming this summer
Plus get your first look at Ultimate Giant-Man and Wasp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s newly relaunched Ultimate Universe is expanding again in June with The Ultimates #1, which assembles a new version of the alt-reality’s premiere superteam, equivalent to the Avengers in the mainstream Marvel Universe. Unlike the mainstream Marvel Universe’s Avengers however, the new Ultimates have a very specific mission: torestore the lost superheroes who never got their powers in the new Ultimate Universe, and overthrow the villainous Maker’s machinations that have given him nearly absolute power over the world.
Feb. 22, 2024
Miyazaki says Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree's map is "probably" bigger than Limgrave, but he also said the base RPG would take about 30 hours and it took me 125
Hidetaka Miyazaki has a reputation for underselling things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Souls games, or whatever umbrella you want to put all ofFromSoftware’s action RPGs under, collectively redefined an entire genre andliterally defined a new one in the form of Soulslikes. So it is immensely amusing to hear creative director and studio boss Hidetaka Miyazaki describe this success, in an interview withEurogamer, as: “Players seem to enjoy our games.
Feb. 22, 2024
Mystique and Destiny get married in this year's Marvel Pride special
Save the date for this year’s Marvel’s Voices: Pride special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though their romance was left to subtext for years, mutants Mystique and Destiny are now well-known as one of Marvel’s most famous and important queer couples, with their partnership forming one of the story pillars of the X-Men’s Krakoa era. Now, they’ll get a rare moment of mutant happiness in X-Men: The Wedding Special, in a story written by Kieron Gillen, who wrote both characters in Immortal X-Men, and an artist yet to be announced.
Feb. 22, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender review: "An uneven live-action adaptation with occasionally moving moments"
The live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender series from Netflix has its bright points like smart remixes of plots from the original animated series and a diverse cast and crew, but trying to please fans and newcomers alike makes for a middling, often baffling adaptation. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 22, 2024
Netflix’s Avatar cast explain why their live-action characters are so much more than a "carbon copy" of the Nickelodeon series
“It’s kind of the same reason why people do Shakespeare over and over again, you know?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, you might be settling in for a binge session ofAvatar: The Last Airbenderon Netflix. While the cast certainly capture the spirit of their Nickelodeon counterparts, actors Paul Sun-Hyung Lee and Daniel Dae Kim have explained why they’re so much more than a “carbon copy” of the iconic characters from the animated series.
Feb. 22, 2024
New Tomb Raider TTRPG lets you beat Lara Croft at her own game, but someone needs to check its characters are OK
They seem to be in real need of therapy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Tomb Raider tabletop RPG has just been unveiled, and honestly? Its heroes haveissues. You can see for yourself via theofficial announcement, but ‘The Hunter’ class is the most notable of these. They seem to be the Tomb Raider equivalent of a D&D murder hobo (someone who loves to kill stuff in-game without thinking about the consequences) but with more nihilism and staring into the abyss.
Feb. 22, 2024
Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgard sets horror movie return as The Crow reboot gets release date – and it's sooner than you think
FKA Twigs is also lined-up to star in Rupert Sanders' new take When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate’s upcoming reboot of The Crow has finally landed on a release date – and it’s much closer than we’d anticipated. As for The Crow,John Wick: Chapter 4star Bill Skarsgård is set to play the titular character, also known as Eric Draven, in the modern reimagining of James Barr’s graphic novel.
Feb. 22, 2024
Sony just casually announced PSVR 2's biggest upgrade yet, and I'm ecstatic
I can’t wait to play Half-Life Alyx on PSVR 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PSVR 2 is finally getting PC support, and the best part is, it could be coming sooner than you think. According toSony’s latestPlayStation Blog post, Sony is currently testing PC compatibility and hopes to make it available this calendar year. Camouflaged under news about exciting new games coming to the platform, Gillen McAllister, Manager of Content Communications at SIE had this to say:
Feb. 22, 2024
Suicide Squad supremo Amanda Waller is close to achieving Absolute Power in DC’s next big event
Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman must finally face The Wall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next phase of Dawn of DC has been announced and, if you’ve been paying attention to recent developments in the comics then it should come as no surprise who the main antagonist is:Amanda Waller. It will be followed in June by the Absolute Power: Ground Zero one-shot, which is said to bridge the gap between the conclusion of theSuperman ‘House of Brainiac’ arcand with Waller’s plans in Absolute Power.
Feb. 22, 2024
Temtem CEO says the MMO's audience expects "infinite content" even though "it is not feasible to continue" big updates at all, so the dev's making a new game instead
Update: Crema assures fans it is still working on updates for Temtem in parallel with its new spinoff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - February 23:In response to questions from GamesRadar+, developer Crema clarified that it still has plans to update Temtem going forward, and that development will proceed in parallel to the newly announced spinoff Temtem: Swarm.
Feb. 22, 2024
The Boys announces its season 4 release date the only way it knows how – with an f-bomb
The Boys season 4’s release date has been revealed – and it’s sooner than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4has got a release date, and it’s not far away. Prime Video’s hugely violent and beloved superhero show will be dropping on the streamer on June 13. Prime Video confirmed the news with a new poster showing Homelander and Victoria Neuman covered in confetti.
Feb. 22, 2024
The Dead X-Men are prepared to give their lives again in #2 preview
“The impossible team on an impossible quest” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’sDead X-Menare a team comprised of mutants who died at the start of ‘Fall of X,’ which is currently bringing an end to the current Krakoa era of the X-Men. And with all of mutantkind on the line, the team’s task seems all but impossible, with the stakes raising even higher in Dead X-Men #2.
Feb. 22, 2024
The debut game from former Doom Eternal and Witcher 3 devs is a co-op horror shooter with big Kojima energy
The Forever Winter is the first title from Fun Dog Studios When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fun Dog Studios, a new developer whose collective credits include The Witcher 3, Doom Eternal, and Horizon Zero Dawn, has revealed a co-op horror game calledThe Forever Winter, and to me it looks like what would happen ifHideo Kojimamade a looter shooter.
Feb. 22, 2024
The latest Nintendo Direct's graphics change has got Switch 2 hopefuls expecting some kind of announcement soon
Could the subtle change mean more than we realize? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestNintendo Directfeatured a slight change to its graphics, andSwitch 2hopefuls think it could mean an announcement is on the way soon. As highlighted by Twitter user @ActualAero, this week’sNintendo Partner Directfeatured a very slight change to its opening and transition graphics. As you’ll see from the side-by-side comparison below, there were a few subtle differences between the latest presentation and the ones that came before it during the Nintendo Switch generation.
Feb. 22, 2024
The next live-action Star Wars show gets a reported release date – and it's very soon
The Acolyte could be on our screens early this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news for Padwans everywhere – the next live-action Star Wars project could be releasing onDisneyPlus very soon. A fresh report fromColliderindicates that The Acolyte, a new series that will be set in the High Republic era, will arrive this June 5. Now, this date hasn’t been confirmed byLucasfilmor Disney, so take it with a grain of salt for the moment.
Feb. 22, 2024
The Superman: Legacy logo has been revealed – and it could be an intriguing comics Easter egg
We have our first look at the Superman: Legacy logo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The logo forSuperman: Legacyhas been revealed thanks to a table read, and it has an intriguing comics connection. Isabela Merced, who is playing Hawkgirl in the movie, shared a snap of the table read to her Instagram story (H/TThe Direct). Look closely, and you’ll see the new Supes logo closely resembles the one sported byKingdom ComeSuperman.
Feb. 22, 2024
True Detective renewed for season 5 with Night Country creator Issa Lopez to return
“HBO trusted my vision all the way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective has been renewed for a fifth season following the massive success of True Detective: Night Country – and creator Issa López is set to return. “From conception to release, Night Country has been the most beautiful collaboration and adventure of my entire creative life,” López said.
Feb. 22, 2024
Uncharted's Mark Wahlberg offers a surprisingly positive update on the video game movie's sequel
“They said, ‘Start growing your mustache. It’s gonna take awhile’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I can’t grow a real beard and mustache,” he joked, as he toldScreen Rantthat the studio was well aware it wouldn’t be something that’d happen overnight. “I’d be interested to see what the story’s like, and where that adventure takes us. But I’m excited; I know audiences really loved the first one, so we’ll see.
Feb. 22, 2024
Uncle Scrooge goes all Thanos in new Marvel comic
Yes, THAT Uncle Scrooge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Uncle Scrooge is coming toMarvel Comicswith an appropriately larger-than-life tale titled Uncle Scrooge and the Infinity Dime, in which the classicDisneycomic character enters the Multiverse to stop his evil future self, the Scrooge-Above-All. To bring Scrooge on his madcap Multiversal journey, Marvel has enlisted all-star writer Jason Aaron, as well as “a cadre of celebrated Scrooge artists” including Paolo Mottura, Francesco D’ippolito, Vitale Mangiatordi, and more.
Feb. 22, 2024
Before he joins Fantastic Four, Stranger Things’ Joseph Quinn has lined up a movie with one of the best sci-fi horror directors
Alex Garland has set his next movie at A24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After just landing the role ofthe Human Torch in Marvel’s reboot of the Fantastic Four, Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn has lined up another exciting new movie. PerDeadline, he’s in talks to join a newA24movie helmed byMenandEx Machinadirector Alex Garland. The film is currently untitled but we know it’s a war picture, which is co-directed by The Terminal List producer Ray Mendoza and is also set to starMay December’s Charles Melton.
Feb. 22, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Metacritic rating is the series' highest in 23 years
Metacritic doesn’t paint the full picture, but this is still mighty impressive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The review embargo forFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthlifted today, and although it’s still very early, the Remake sequel is currently the highest rated game in the series' since 2000’s Final Fantasy 9 on Metacritic, the video game industry’s foremost review aggregation site.
Feb. 21, 2024
Zendaya is playing a sexy, dangerous game in new trailer for next movie from Call Me By Your Name director
Challengers hits theaters this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A steamy new trailer for Challengers has arrived – and it’s game, set, match. The highly-anticipated film stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy-turned-coach. Married to Art, a champion on a losing streak (Mike Faist), Tashi signs him up for a Challenger event against Patrick (Josh O’Connor) – his former best friend and Tashi’s former lover.
Feb. 21, 2024
After 15 years, the cult classic Wii diving series Endless Ocean is coming back on Switch, and this time it's got 30-player co-op
How many of you were predicting an Endless Ocean comeback? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’sNintendo Partner Directincluded something I don’t think any of us had on our bingo cards: a Switch comeback for the cult classic Wii diving series Endless Ocean. Endless Ocean Luminous hits Switch on May 2. Like previous entries in the series, it’s all about diving into marine environments and cataloging the various undersea creatures you find there.
Feb. 21, 2024
After 18 years, Nintendo's JRPG cult classic Mother 3 is back – on Switch too, but only in Japan
Well, at least they remembered that the game exists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mother 3, the beloved cult classic sequel to Earthbound, is making its long-awaited comeback on Switch - but only in Japan. The Japanese edition of today’sNintendo Partner Directincluded an extra stinger before the end, revealing that Mother 3 - originally released for the GBA back in 2006 - is returning as part of the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Feb. 21, 2024
After seeing this Dead Space and Alien Isolation-inspired multiplayer survival FPS in action, I can finally move on from Friday the 13th: The Game's undeserved death
Preview | Level Zero: Extraction is a new asymmetrical multiplayer horror game with an emphasis on horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early on in the presentation, DogHowl Games listed bothDead Spaceand Alien Isolation, two of the finest sci-fi horror games to ever release, as heavy inspirations for Level Zero: Extraction. And while I haven’t yet had the chance to actually play the game, the footage I saw strongly suggests DogHowl isn’t just talking the talk, it’s also walking the walk.
Feb. 21, 2024
As layoffs batter the industry, FromSoftware boss Hidetaka Miyazaki says now is the time "for us to continue to grow and continue to cultivate this talent"
“What I foresee in this climate, at least for us, is a FromSoftware where games can be directed by others, not only myself” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarepresident Hidetaka Miyazaki has commented on the turbulent state of the video game industry with regards to layoffs, saying his current vision for the company is expansion. “Just speaking on behalf of FromSoftware, I think we are very blessed in the way that we have a lot of keen up and coming developers who’ve grown and they have developed within the studio and they’ve reached these director positions where they’re able to direct projects such as the recent Armored Core VI,” he said.
Feb. 21, 2024
At long last, the cult classic action-RPG Kingdom Come Deliverance is releasing on Switch next month
I’m a little worried for my poor ol' Switch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I could be surprised though! I’m reminded of similarly big games like The Witcher 3, Dragon Quest 11, and Skyrim as examples of Switch ports done right, but then I’d also argue Kingdom Come: Deliverance is either newer, more graphically intensive, or more notoriously buggy than any of those games.
Feb. 21, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender's auditions were so secretive, one actor's test scene was set in a bank
“I thought it was a whole different project” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix went to serious lengths to keep the auditions for the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender show a secret – including writing fake scenes set in a bank. “It’s funny, because the audition was set in an investment bank… I was like this corporate poncho, and it was the meeting [with Zuko], the first scene,” Zhao actor Ken Leung tells GamesRadar+ of his bizarre audition.
Feb. 21, 2024
Avengers 5 will no longer be called The Kang Dynasty as Marvel reportedly looks to "minimize or excise" Kang from the MCU
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Avengers movie is undergoing big changes behind the scenes. Originally calledAvengers: The Kang Dynasty, the upcoming film is set to get a new title to remove the mention of Kang, played by Jonathan Majors. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Marvel Studios is working on rewriting the upcoming Avengers movie, “which will now either minimize the character or excise him entirely.
Feb. 21, 2024
Beloved anime series with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score announces season 3 release date with new trailer
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime returns in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime fans, your favorite Isekai anime series will soon be returning – though only if you’re planning to watch it in Japan. Based on Fuse’s light novel series of the same name, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime follows 30-something office worker Satoru Mikami, who goes to protect one of his junior co-workers one evening and is fatally stabbed.
Feb. 21, 2024
Corsair K65 Plus Wireless review: "terrific value and plenty of extras"
The Corsair K65 Plus Wireless is the best value hot-swappable 75% gaming keyboard on the market right now. That’s a niche pool of users to be sure, but it’s a breed of keyboard that’s rapidly growing. With a slick typing feel, plenty of extra controls, and PC and Mac wireless compatibility this is a fairly priced powerhouse. Excellent value for money Soft, smooth switch feel Small form factor Fantastic wireless compatibility
Feb. 21, 2024
Defeated Hollow Knight Silksong fans are keeping expectations in check for the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase: "I have run out of clown makeup long ago"
It’s been a long road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hollow Knight community is trying something drastically new for the upcomingNintendo Partner Direct Showcase: expecting nothing for Silksong. Following years of next to no news for Silksong, the Hollow Knight community is just about defeated at this point. It used to ironically don the ‘clown makeup’ for each and every showcase, expecting to be disappointed when there inevitably wasn’t any news for the hotly anticipatedHollow Knight Silksong.
Feb. 21, 2024
Dreamer joins the Suicide Squad and finds herself "smack dab in the middle" of Amanda Waller's growing plans for the DCU
Interview | Actor and writer Nicole Maines discusses taking DC’s Dreamer in a darker direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After her pivotal role inTitans: Beast World, the clairvoyant superhero Dreamer has fallen in with a rough crowd in the upcoming series Suicide Squad: Dream Team. Drafted into this clandestine strike force by Amanda Waller as she tightens her control and influence over the DC Universe, Dreamer finds her morals tested as she joins a particularly nefarious ensemble.
Feb. 21, 2024
Drive-Away Dolls review: "Ethan Coen's frivolous frolic is a comedy steeped in déjà vu"
Ethan Coen strikes out on his own with a frivolous frolic that wears its slightness like a badge of honour. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A freewheeling road movie about two queer chums being pursued by hoods from Pennsylvania to Florida, Drive-Away Dolls is definitely not Shakespeare. But it is unmistakably a Coen(s) film, albeit one that feels more like a pastiche of their previous pictures than the innovative next chapter in their eclectic collective oeuvre.
Feb. 21, 2024
Dune 2 stars became "absolutely fluent" in the Fremen's fictional language, says director Denis Villeneuve
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya were among the ones who had to learn the lingo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Two director Denis Villeneuve says he made several of its stars go to “Fremen school” to familiarize them with the Arrakis natives' fictional language. “I’m not joking,” the filmmaker, who enlisted the help of linguist David J. Peterson, inventor of Game of Thrones' Dothraki lingo, explained in a new interview withEntertainment Weekly.
Feb. 21, 2024
Dune: Part Two review – "A sequel that ranks alongside The Dark Knight and The Empire Strikes Back"
The spice is mighty in this richly satisfying sequel, a deep, dark war movie that fulfills and exceeds its contemplative predecessor’s promise. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Has Denis Villeneuve’s road always been leading into Frank Herbert’s desert? In 1998, his debut August 32nd on Earth showed a poetic feel for character and sandy landscapes; fish-eyed follow-up Maelström, meanwhile, revealed a surreal flair.
Feb. 21, 2024
Dying Light the Board Game is coming to Kickstarter with a UV board, parkour structures, and tiny Volatiles
Forget RGB, it’s time to invest in some UV lighting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Listen up, runners: Dying Light the Board Game has been officially announced, and it will be hitting Kickstarter in a matter of days. That means it’s time to get yourself to a safe zone and craft yourself some medkits, lockpicks, and weaponry. Coming from Glass Cannon Unplugged, the creators behind some of thebest board gameadaptions including Frostpunk and Apex Legends (which wepreviewed and loveda while back), Dying Light the Board Game is being made in full partnership with Techland.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring 2 after Shadow of the Erdtree? Hidetaka Miyazaki says "we don't have any current plans to make a second DLC or a sequel," but the "possibility" is there
“We don’t want to say this is the end of the Elden Ring saga for now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareisn’t ready to call the newly revealed Shadow of the Erdtree DLC the end of theElden Ringsaga. On Wednesday, the newElden Ring DLC trailershowed off three whole minutes of Shadow of the Erdtree, just about a year after FromSoftware first announced the expansion, and it didn’t disappoint.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring DLC trailer live coverage - All the details on Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree
Arise, ye tarnished - there’s a trailer to watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally gotten a proper look at the Elden Ring DLC, and oh boy, it looks great. Shadow of the Erdtree promises a spirited return toFromSoftware’s open-world RPG, with heaps of new bosses to conquer and new weapons to master. We are so back, Tarnished.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring is getting yet another swamp in the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, but surely this one won't have poison in it
Somehow, the swamp has returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeElden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is bringing back the infamousFromSoftwareswamp. Earlier today, February 21, FromSoftware showed off a new look at theElden Ring DLCwith the splashy trailer just below. We finally know the expansion will feature around Miquella, brother of Malenia, and will take players on a journey to the brand new Land of Shadow, and whatever horrors await within.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC release date finally confirmed after a leak
The expansion is set for a June launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The release date for Elden Ring’s Shadow of the Erdtree expansion has officially been confirmed for June 21, confirming the leaked information from earlier today. You can see the complete trailer for Shadow of the Erdtree just below, which teases a storyline involving around Miquella, and the Land of Shadow.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring's Shadows of the Erdtree "expansion" looks sequel-sized, and it's got the $40 price tag to match – two-thirds of the base RPG
It even has its own premium edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaitedElden Ring DLCtrailer reveal didn’t disappoint, finally confirming theShadow of the Erdtree release date. The June 21 launch will bring mountains of new content to the Lands Between, with Shadow of the Erdtree looking more like a mini-sequel than anything – and with a $40 price tag to match.
Feb. 21, 2024
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree brings a new map called the Land of Shadow, and Hidetaka Miyazaki says it's at least as big as Limgrave from the base RPG
Miyazaki says “it will involve a warp of sorts to get there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clarifying a key detail on the upcomingElden Ring DLC, director Hidetaka Miyazaki has explained that Shadow of the Erdtree takes place on a new map called the Land of Shadow, which is physically distinct from the Lands Between we know and love.
Feb. 21, 2024
Everything announced at the Nintendo Partner Direct
Xbox games, Endless Ocean, some more remakes and more from today’s Nintendo Direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Partner Direct was a fast and furious celebration of tons of games from Nintendo partners across the globe.Nintendo confirmed 2 of the 4 Xbox games going multiplatform: Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Switch, and soon, and the event rounded out with the reveal of a new Endless Dungeon game.
Feb. 21, 2024
Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time looks like the RPG take on Animal Crossing: New Horizons that I've been waiting for
It’s time to restore another deserted island When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time might just be theAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsreplacement we’ve been waiting for. During today’sNintendo Partner Directwe got to see more of the previously-announced Fantasy Life game, and even found out its October 10 release date. We also got a more in-depth look at gameplay and it’s very reminiscent of Animal Crossing: New Horizons - mostly due to the fact both games have players living on a deserted island which they need to build from the ground up.
Feb. 21, 2024
Fear the Walking Dead star responds to Kang casting rumors, says he's been in talks with Marvel for "years"
“I feel like my team doesn’t bring me something unless it’s real” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fear the Walking Dead and Euphoria star Colman Domingo says that while he doesn’t know anything about those Kang casting rumors, he and Marvel have indeed been in touch. “My team has had conversations with Marvel about some aspect of the MCU for years.
Feb. 21, 2024
First Borderlands trailer sees Cate Blanchett and Kevin Hart take us on a treacherous, Mad Max-style treasure hunt
Jack Black and Ariana Greenblatt also star in Eli Roth’s colorful adaptation of the looter shooter video game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost three whole years after the movie wrapped filming, the first full trailer forBorderlandsis here – and, rather unsurprisingly, it looks like a colorful, chaotic alien-filled riot. ThinkMad Max: Fury Roadmeets Guardians of the Galaxy, but with more explosions and even more attitude…
Feb. 21, 2024
For hardcore Elden Ring players going into Shadow of the Erdtree, director Hidetaka Miyazaki promises optional bosses as brutal as Malenia
Shadow of the Erdtree sounds merciless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLCwill have optional bosses as hard as the infamous Malenia, according to game director Hidetaka Miyazaki. Miyazaki spoke toIGNin a new interview, and shone a light on some of the more hidden elements of Shadow of the Erdtree. The latest trailer for the DLC just debuted earlier today, and aside from revealing a June 21 release date, it also highlighted a brand new adventure in the Lands of Shadow, to do with Miquella, brother of Malenia.
Feb. 21, 2024
Fortnite evil brainwashing pizza turntables: How to destroy them
To destroy evil brainwashing pizza turntables in Fortnite there are five locations to visit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite evil brainwashing pizza turntables have started appearing in locations around the island, and while it’s unclear how these cheesy treats spinning on record decks are actually producing music, one thing is certain – they need to be destroyed! This forms one of the manyFortnite queststhat are now available as part of the ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Pass, so you’ll want to hunt them down along with the elusiveFoot Clan bannersandFoot Clan recruitment holo-posters.
Feb. 21, 2024
Sea of Thieves officially hits PS5 in 2 months
Xbox’s multiplatform four have all been confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox and Rare have confirmed that Sea of Thieves is coming to PS5 on April 30, and will feature full cross-play across Xbox, PlayStation and PC. The news was confirmed in anXbox Wire post, which additionally revealed thatHi-Fi Rush is indeed coming to PS5as well. The blog also confirmed thatGrounded and Pentiment, which were announced for Switchas part of today’sNintendo Partner Direct, will be coming to PS4 and PS5 too.
Feb. 21, 2024
Fortnite Foot Clan recruitment holo-posters: How to reprogram them
To reprogram Foot Clan recruitment holo-posters in Fortnite you need to find all three and interact with them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Foot Clan recruitment holo-posters have appeared around the island in key locations, as Shredder is trying to expand his army to prevent the Heroes in a Half Shell from meddling with his plans. Reprogramming these displays now appears on the extensive list ofFortnite queststhat are included in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Pass, so it’s important to find them alongside theFoot Clan bannersand mysteriousevil brainwashing pizza turntables.
Feb. 21, 2024
FromSoftware's Hidetaka Miyazaki can't confirm a Bloodborne remake, but he's "very happy" so many people want one
“New hardware is definitely a part of what gives these remakes value” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareboss Hidetaka Miyazaki is “happy” so many people want a Bloodborne remake, but isn’t ready to confirm one just yet. “Put simply, it makes me very happy to see it’s a title with a lot of specific memories, both for me and the staff who worked on it,” he said.
Feb. 21, 2024
Granblue Fantasy Relink is what I always wanted from the series: a great RPG with no gacha baggage
Opinion | I see the gacha game that Granblue Fantasy Relink could’ve been and sigh in relief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not long after getting into Genshin Impact, I began to wonder – inadvisedly, in retrospect – if I could learn to love any other gacha games now that the seal had been broken. One had always piqued my interest: Granblue Fantasy.
Feb. 21, 2024
Helldivers 2 players think they’re getting mechs soon, as well as a faction from the original game
Arrowhead Studios is working on more than just fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2players are expecting some exciting new additions to the shooter soon, and they’re hoping it’s related to mechs and a returning faction. The third-person shooter may have had its fair share ofserver and matchmaking issues, with some still needing to be ironed out to keep up with the demand, but that hasn’t stopped Helldivers 2’s developer Arrowhead Studios from finding new ways to spice up the game for its players.
Feb. 21, 2024
Hi-Fi Rush is the first Xbox exclusive to cross the divide to PS5
I guess Bethesda just couldn’t wait to tell you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Xbox has officially confirmed that Hi-Fi Rush is coming to PS5 on March 19 (not the 18th) as part of a newblog post. The game will also get aphysical releasethrough Limited Run Games. Original story:The worst-kept secret in gaming has just leaked even more dramatically, as a trailer confirming that Hi-Fi Rush is coming to PS5 has just appeared on Bethesda’s Latin AmericanYouTubechannel.
Feb. 21, 2024
How a story publisher-turned horror game dev duo is challenging the genre: "Horror in video games can be a trap"
Interview | “Streamers play our games in something that feels more like a group read”, says LCB Game Studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As gripping as a novel, as atmospheric as a video game. It’s a unique balance that Argentinian developer duo Fer Martínez Ruppel and Nico Saraintaris of LCB Game Studio aims to strike through its interactive novel series, Pixel Pulps.
Feb. 21, 2024
How to destroy Tanks in Helldivers 2
The Automatons' three Tank variants are some of the most dangerous foes in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Tanks are some of the most threatening machines that the Automatons can deploy, featuring in higher-difficulty missions to bring the pain. There are several versions you’ll face too, including the Rocket Tank. While every version has near-impenetrable armor and a terrifying weapon to contend with, they have some notable weaknesses and can be damaged by plenty of punchy weapons and Stratagems.
Feb. 21, 2024
How to use the Helldivers 2 Anti-Materiel Rifle
This Sniper Rifle in Helldivers 2 an armor-piercing powerhouse weapon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 Anti-Materiel Rifle is a special sniper rifle used to do long-distance damage, target weak points and break through armor on enemies who protect themselves with plating, natural and not. Not only is the Anti-Materiel Rifle great in general play against medium-tier enemies, and even some of the bigger ones.
Feb. 21, 2024
It's been 14 years but Mickey Mouse and Oswald are back in a "faithful" remake of one of my favourite Wii games
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is coming to Switch this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 14 years since Epic Mickey spilled onto the Wii, but now Mickey and Oswald are back and heading for the Nintendo Switch. To announce the game, Nintendo shared an announcement trailer, separate from the Partner Direct, which featured a shot-for-shot recreation of the original Epic Mickey’s opening cinematic, and it shows how much things have changed in almost 15 years.
Feb. 21, 2024
Nintendo confirms 2 of the 4 Xbox games going multiplatform: Grounded and Pentiment are coming to Switch, and soon
There are also five older Rare games on Nintendo Switch Online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:In a newblog post, Xbox has confirmed that Grounded and Pentiment are also coming to PS4 and PS5 - not just Switch. Pentiment is also getting a specialphysical releaseacross platforms through Limited Run Games. Original story:Pentiment and Grounded have both been confirmed for a Nintendo Switch launch.
Feb. 21, 2024
Oppenheimer actor says he "begged" The Fantastic Four director to cast him as The Thing: "Obviously that didn't happen"
David Krumholtz missed out on the role to The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oppenheimer’s David Krumholtz says he “begged"The Fantastic Fourdirector Matt Shakman to cast him as The Thing. In a new interview withEntertainment Weekly, the actor, who previously appeared in titles such as Addams Family Values and The Santa Clause, opened up about his childhood obsession withMarvel Comics, which led to him recalling meeting the aforementioned filmmaker – a get-together that only happened thanks to a tweet that was only live for two hours.
Feb. 21, 2024
Parasite director and Robert Pattinson's new movie finally gets release date just months after indefinite delay
Mickey 17 will release next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mickey 17, director Bong Joon Ho’s follow-up to the Oscar-winningParasite, has got a new release date. The sci-fi stars Robert Pattinson in its lead role, who is thought to be playing an employee sent to colonize an ice planet. He’s part of a series of clone employees who are expendable to the company, but chaos erupts when he refuses to let his replacement take his place.
Feb. 21, 2024
Rogue One director to helm new Jurassic World movie after Bullet Train filmmaker drops out
Gareth Edwards has taken over Jurassic World 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jurassic 4 has found a new director: Gareth Edwards has stepped in to take over from David Leitch after theBullet Trainhelmer dropped out of the project mere days afterhis involvement was announced. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Leitch dropped out of directing the dinosaur flick after realizing he would have minimal creative input – production has been fast-tracked and Universal reportedly wants “to wield a stronger hand after the experiences ofJurassic World Dominion”, so direction is set to be “more shooter than auteur.
Feb. 21, 2024
Adventure Time returns with new comics in 2025
And new collections of the original comics, starting this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adventure Time Compendium Vol. 1 collects the first 35 issues of the original comic, written by Ryan North, with contributions from artists Shelli Paroline and Braden Lamb, Mike Holmes, Jim Rugg, T. Zysk, Kat Philbin, David Cutler, Ian McGinty, Jesse Tise, Carey Pietsch, Yumi Sakugawa, Liz Prince, Becca Tobin, Missy Peña, Jeffrey Brown, Jess Fink, and Dustin Nguyen.
Feb. 21, 2024
Sonic star Ben Schwartz gives promising update on the upcoming third movie
Recording is officially underway says the star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Sonic fans, Ben Schwartz, the voice behind our favorite little blue buddy, has confirmed that his recording for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has officially begun. The comedian confirmed the news viaTwitterposting a picture of himself inside the recording booth captioned: “On your marks. Get set.
Feb. 21, 2024
Spaceman review: "Adam Sandler excels as a lonely astronaut in Netflix sci-fi drama"
A soul-searching Adam Sandler excels in a sci-fi drama that’s both way-out and weighty. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Loneliness is perhaps not the most cinematic of emotions. But there’s undeniable big-screen magic at work in Johan Renck’s (Chernobyl) film, which casts Adam Sandler as “The loneliest man who has ever lived.
Feb. 21, 2024
Spawn marks its 350th issue with a new ruler of Hell and big changes to the record-breaking comic's status quo
The celebratory issue changes everything for Al Simmons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few constants in life, butImage president Todd McFarlane’s Spawn is surely one of them. The character debuted in May 1992’s Spawn #1 and has run for more than 30 years. The comic reaches #350 this week, and it’s an issue that marks a major turning point in the series.
Feb. 21, 2024
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection is heading to Nintendo Switch, and it's bringing playable Kit Fisto with it
The collection includes additional maps and characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Battlefront 1 and 2 are heading to Nintendo Switch, and they’re bringing previous Xbox-exclusive character Kit Fisto along for the ride. If you played Battlefront 1 and 2 back in the day, you may remember the frustration of not being able to play as Jedi Master Kit Fisto.
Feb. 21, 2024
Steam Deck OLED review: “Valve’s new handheld has reclaimed my heart”
The Steam Deck OLED is without a doubt the definitive version of Valve’s handheld gaming PC. While the portable’s fancy new 90Hz display is naturally the star of the show, plenty of additional small changes elevate the device ever closer to perfection. You’ll still be able to boost fps further using a more powerful rival like the Asus ROG Ally, but for most players, this on the go Steam machine will pack more than enough performance.
Feb. 21, 2024
Subscribe to SFX and get a pair of earbuds worth £69.99
Plus you could pay just £3.54 an issue! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Firstly, you make sure you never miss an issue!* Secondly, you make a substantial saving on the price you’d pay in the shops.* Thirdly, you save on shoe leather by having the mag delivered direct to your door.* Fourthly, as well as receiving the print mag, you receive access to the digital issue, and a library of digital back issues.
Feb. 21, 2024
Survival game fans think Nightingale has "the weirdest character creator ever," and they're not sure if that's a compliment or not
Stylized or ugly, you decide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale is one of the prettiest survival and crafting mash-ups we’ve ever seen, but its character creator has disappointed many fans. The recently released game offers many options when it comes to making custom characters, allowing you to pick and choose from a variety of different body types, hair colors, makeup options, and more.
Feb. 21, 2024
The 32 greatest '50s movie characters
In the decade following World War II, these were the heroes and villains of the silver screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even during the parochial Hays Code and Hollywood blacklisting over supposed alleged communist connections, cinema brimmed with multi-dimensional onscreen characters all throughout the 1950s. But which of them are actually the greatest of all time? In the fallout of World War II, cinema thrived as both an artform and a business, with Hollywood movies ruled by the sway of movie stars and foreign cinema emerging as an enriching alternative.
Feb. 21, 2024
The Bad Batch season 3 reviews say the Star Wars show has saved its best until last
The final season is airing now on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reviews for The Bad Batch season 3 are in – and critics are praising the animated Star Wars show for a strong and confident final installment. “Despite all the lead-up, The Bad Batch doesn’t get caught in nostalgia,” writesInverse’s Dais Johnson. “It never loses sight of what made it great: self-contained adventures that build on the unique found-family cast.
Feb. 21, 2024
The coolest and dumbest weapons and spells in Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC reveal: a machine gun, this stabby shield, and a really big pot
Opinion | Big fan of the big pot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaitedElden Ring DLCreveal delivered three minutes of tantalizing teasers for the bosses and environments that we’ll encounter in Shadow of the Erdtree. Well, it actually delivered a 30-minute countdown that led toanother30-minute countdown, andthenthree minutes of good stuff, but that’s justFromSoftwareperpetually baiting its audience even on a good day.
Feb. 21, 2024
The Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector's Edition is $250 and comes with 18 inches of Messmer
If $40 isn’t enough for you to give FromSoftware, the Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Collector’s Edition costs 6 times more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is getting its own collector’s edition, featuring an art book and a chunky statue of Messmer the Impaler. The special version was announced in an image at the end of the Shadow of the Erdtree trailer.
Feb. 21, 2024
The Ferris Bueller’s Day Off remake from the makers of Cobra Kai finally finds a director
The upcoming movie is a follow-up to the ‘80s classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount Pictures’ upcoming Ferris Bueller’s Day Off spin-off movie has finally found its director. As confirmed byThe Hollywood Reporter, David Katzenberg is set to direct Sam and Victor’s Day Off, the follow-up to John Hughes’ original 1986 classic. Just like its predecessor, the new movie takes place on a single day, but instead of following the cocky teens, the new film centers on the unnamed valets from the original story who took the infamous Ferrari for a joyride.
Feb. 21, 2024
The Nintendo Switch still has plenty of life left in it
Opinion | Not everything needs to be about graphics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To be clear, yes, the Nintendo Switch is really beginning to show its age. While Xbox and Obsidian’s Grounded leading the charge during the announcements today waslargely expected due to recent reports and Xbox’s own acknowledgementwithout naming names, seeing the actual graphics associated with its Nintendo Switch version genuinely made me wince a bit.
Feb. 21, 2024
This Elden Ring fan pledged to sell their bone marrow if a DLC trailer didn't arrive this month, and now they've "won"
Others are still encouraging them to donate, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ringfan bet their bone marrow on a Shadow of the Erdtree trailer releasing this month, and they “won.” The last few weeks have proved challenging for patient Elden Ring fans, what with mysterious Steam backend updates hinting at an imminent reveal for the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC.
Feb. 21, 2024
This McDonald's anime from the makers of Naruto is the wildest thing you'll see today
One large Big Mac meal please, but make it anime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, you read that right, the studio that brought us Naruto and Tokyo Ghoul is teaming up with the famous fast food chain to bring us either an anime series of some sort or a promotional line. Mcdonald’s recently posted a short teaser onTwitteralongside a rather ambiguous caption, and although it is not clear at this point what exactly the video is promoting, fans are excited either way.
Feb. 21, 2024
This PS2 game might just be the best James Bond game ever made, and you've probably forgotten all about it
Opinion | 007 Nightfire deserves a reboot so badly it hurts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The soft mechanical whir of the PS2 springing to life makes me feel eight years old again, but not as much as what I’m playing. As perhaps the first multiplayer game I ever touched, 007 Nightfire will always be important to me. Countless Sunday afternoons were spent huddled with my brother beneath the glare of a chunky Panasonic TV, armed with plenty of snacks for inhaling and kitchen towel for wrapping around our DualShocks to keep greasy fingers at bay.
Feb. 21, 2024
With ace Bloodborne and Dark Souls expansions in FromSoftware's back pocket, Elden Ring fans would like to remind you that it doesn't miss with DLC
Shadow of the Erdtree’s reveal is right around the corner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theElden Ring DLCtrailer right around the corner,FromSoftwarefans are reminding everyone that the developer has an astounding track record with expansions. Shadow of the Erdtree continues a very long line of FromSoftware games getting big DLC packs well after launch. We can look back to the likes of Dark Souls' Artorias of the Abyss expansion, Dark Souls 3’s The Ringed City DLC, and Bloodborne’s superb The Old Hunters DLC for a slew of examples of expansions that expertly expand upon their base counterparts.
Feb. 21, 2024
Xbox and Nintendo are finally allowing more Rare games on Switch, but 3 obvious N64 classics are still missing
None of those games are Donkey Kong 64 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian wasn’t the only first-party Xbox studio with news at today’sNintendo Partner Direct, as a selection of five Rare classics are coming to Switch - but all fans want to talk about are the three N64 classics that are still missing from the lineup. As of today, the NES games RC Pro-Am and Snake Rattle ‘n’ Roll, the SNES games Killer Instinct and Battletoads in Battlemaniacs, and the N64 game Blast Corps are all available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online classics library.
Feb. 21, 2024
Fortnite Foot Clan banners: Where to find and destroy them
We’ve got locations for all of the Foot Clan banners in Fortnite and details on how to destroy them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Foot Clan banners have begun appearing in various areas to claim them for Shredder’s army, so it’s up to you to curb their spread by wiping them out. Destroying these flags is now part of theFortnite questsattached to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Pass, so you should make it a priority to find them in addition to destroying theevil brainwashing pizza turntablesand reprogramming theFoot Clan recruitment holo-posters.
Feb. 20, 2024
15-year-old PlayStation shooter gets surprise new Trophies for PS4 and PS5
Resistance: Retribution has been given a new lease of life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A PlayStation shooter from 15 years ago has been given a new lease of life as its developer adds new trophies forPS5and PS4 players. On February 20, Resistance: Retribution developer, Bend Studio, took to Twitter to reveal a new addition to its shooter from 2009.
Feb. 20, 2024
A Deadpool 3 theory about the TVA may explain a key moment in the trailer
And it involves pruning… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Marvel fan may have cracked a key part ofDeadpool 3, based on a brief moment in the movie’s trailer. “What do you think shocked Deadpool so much?“asked one Reddit user, referring to a moment in the trailer where Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds) is in the TVA, AKA the Time Variance Authority, looking at something on a set of screens withnewly introduced character Paradox(Matthew Macfadyen).
Feb. 20, 2024
Acer Nitro 16 review: "competitive across price and performance"
The Acer Nitro 16 shows what happens when entry level gaming laptops start to grow up. This is still a chunky rig, but thoughtful design keeps things feeling streamlined and the component value under the hood means it stays competitive within its price bracket. Solid performance for its price Slick design and aesthetic Bright display with excellent contrast for IPS Rear ports available RTX 4070 can’t fully ramp up Chunkier build than other options
Feb. 20, 2024
After 6 years, a short-lived free-to-play shooter is back with a $20 price tag and zero microtransactions, and I need the whole industry to take notice
Opinion | Gigantic: Rampage Edition feels like a peek at a friendlier future for dead live service games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six years after it was shut down, a cult classic hero shooter is making an unexpected comeback in the form of Gigantic: Rampage Edition. In the wake of increasingly desperate cries from a community of fans waiting for the game to get a second chance,GearboxPublishing has provided that chance with what’s turning out to be one of the most fascinating case studies in game preservation I’ve ever seen.
Feb. 20, 2024
After helping define the modern RPG with Mass Effect and Dragon Age, BioWare legend's new survival game could thrive in a "melting pot of creativity"
Interview| As Nightingale launches, Aaryn Flynn examines the changing face of the survival genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I think it’s cool to see survival crafting having a moment,” says Aaryn Flynn. For the formerBioWarechief, who left his mark on everything from Baldur’s Gate 2 and Neverwinter Nights to Mass Effect, Dragon Age, and even Anthem, that “moment” is certainly good news – as Flynn and I speak, his upcoming survival game,Nightingale, has been through stress tests, press demos, and is now only days away from launch after more than five years of work.
Feb. 20, 2024
After years in his little brother's shadow, a young Tetris pro has emerged to obliterate the game's world record score
As the pro Tetris scene continues to explode, another teenage prodigy has just destroyed the score record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, February 21:A few details have been corrected based on a message from a member of the classic Tetris community. Notably, the community does not refer to the game-ending crash as a “killscreen” - that’s what they call level 29 - and PixelAndy’s record run did not reach deep enough into the game to run a risk of triggering those crashes.
Feb. 20, 2024
Apple's hit sci-fi show is finally set to resume filming following production delays
Cameras will roll again on Foundation season 3 this March after being postponed earlier this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Foundation fans - we come bearing good news! Following production delays earlier this year, filming on the upcomingthird seasonis now finally set to resume next month on March 6. As reported byDeadline, cameras will roll again soon on season 3 of the hit Apple TV Plus series, which is set to film in Prague and Poland.
Feb. 20, 2024
Assassin's Creed Mirage's new update finally adds permadeath mode
Full Synchronization Challenge is “the ultimate test of your assassin skills” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Basim’s fight against the Order of the Ancients just got a lot more perilous, asUbisofthas added permadeath mode toAssassin’s Creed Mirageas part of today’s 1.0.7 update. According to thepatch notesposted on Ubisoft’s official website, permadeath, known as the Full Synchronization Challenge, is “the ultimate test of your assassin skills.
Feb. 20, 2024
Blade Runner TV show sets director, gets filming update – which is very soon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video has tapped Shogun director Jonathan van Tulleken to helm the first two episodes of Blade Runner 2099. Per Deadline, Tulleken takes over for Jeremy Podeswa who ultimately dropped out due to scheduling conflicts caused by the WGA strike. Filming is set to begin in April. The Blade Runner franchise began in 1982, as an adaptation of the sci-fi novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
Feb. 20, 2024
Chickens ride axolotl dinosaurs into battle in new Warhammer 40K reveal
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Kroot are quickly becoming one of my favorite Warhammer 40K armies, mostly because they consistently pump out weird little guys that don’t make a lot of sense. Gorilla lizards? Sure. Flesh-eating chicken shamans? OK. And now, we’re adding axolotl dinosaurthingsto the Warhammer 40K mix, which was already one of thebest board gamesand is now quantifiably 100% better.
Feb. 20, 2024
Crucial's new Gen 5 SSD is compatible with PS5, but there's a catch
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It remains to be seen what speeds this blazing-fast drive will reach when scaled back to older expressways, however. This isn’t something we’ve seen a whole lot of so far, and besidesSamsung’s first Gen 5 SSD which scales back speeds entirely, it’s a first. Until now, inserting a Gen 5 SSD intoSony’s flagship console has been an almighty failure.
Feb. 20, 2024
Cult roguelike dev says multiplayer "isn't off the table" after its recent sex update
The Cult of the Lamb devs aren’t done yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of literal cult roguelike Cult of the Lamb says that it would “love” to add multiplayer, but it’s not a key focus right now. In a recentReddit AMA(viaPCGamer), plenty of roguelike fans asked about the possibility of adding multiplayer to support to Cult of the Lamb, prompting a response from art director James Pearmain.
Feb. 20, 2024
Disney and Hulu's next big show just got a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score
Shogun is on a perfect 100% rating with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the hunt for a fresh new binge watch. How about Shōgun? The epic historical drama has impressed critics ahead of its late February release – and is currently sitting pretty with a perfect rating on review aggregatorRotten Tomatoes.
Feb. 20, 2024
Gorgeous concept art from unmade Batman Beyond film looks like Batman's answer to the Spider-Verse movies
There’s still a chance it gets made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprise! Concept art from an unmade Batman Beyond movie has surfaced and it sure looks like Batman’s answer to the Spider-Verse movies. Better still: one of the lead creatives involved still thinks there’s a chance it could get made. Production designer Yukhi Demers (who was part of the visual development team on the first two Spider-Verse movies) took to Twitter/X to unveil three images from his and director Patrick Harpin’s neon-soaked take on Batman Beyond.
Feb. 20, 2024
Grogu and Mandalorian join Star Wars: Shatterpoint, but I'm honestly more excited about another warband
This most definitely is the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Star Wars wargame, Shatterpoint, is getting even more reinforcements in the form of the Mandalorian and his trusty ward Grogu (AKA Baby Yoda). However, it’s another new set that’s caught my eye. Yes, the ‘Certified Guild’ pack is all good and well with its excellent Mandalorian, Grogu, Greef Karga, and IG-11 sculpts.
Feb. 20, 2024
Halo 3 player discovers every single rock in one of the game's most memorable levels is the same rock: "I can't keep this knowledge to myself anymore"
“It’s just one rock rotated, scaled, and moved around” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Covenant mission in Halo 3 is one of the most memorable of the entire game, though after this fan’s discovery, you may never look at it the same way again. Set on the Ark, this level sees you attempt to thwart the Prophet of Truth’s plans to activate the Halo rings.
Feb. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 boss says matchmaking is "defo infinite amounts better" after latest patch fixes more bugs and crashes
“Highlights include resolved matchmaking and prep for increased server load” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2has a new patch that takes direct aim at some of the game’s biggest issues - including matchmaking - and the head of developer Arrowhead Game Studios is confident you’re going to have an easier time getting online after the update. You can check out the full patch notes over onSteam(the update is also available on PS5, don’t worry), but the highlights include a resolved “block issue for quickplay matchmaking on PC,” improvements to “platform authentication to avoid things like the black screen issue at startup,” and the implementation of an “automatic retry mechanism to quickplay.
Feb. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 director says it's fine to play the shooter later if you can't afford it now: "It's worth waiting until the servers can support the capacity"
Helldivers 2 has struggled with an onslaught of players since launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 struggling with player capacities is nothing new, but its game director has a refreshingly new take on new players spending their hard-earned money on the game. On February 20, Helldivers 2 game director and Arrowhead Game Studios CEO Johan Pilestedt responded to a Twitter user writing that they wanted to buy the game, even though they had no money.
Feb. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 player believes in the democratic power of parkour to salvage a mission almost doomed to failure
Here’s what to do if your Extraction Ship gets flipped upside-down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even getting to the Extraction Point at the end of aHelldivers 2mission is challenge enough, but when one player found their route off-planet blocked thanks to an enemy tank, they turned to the power of parkour to make their great escape. In a clip highlighted on Twitter, a player had managed to make their way to the end of the mission, having completed their ‘eradicate automaton forces’ mission.
Feb. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 player tinkers with the epic loading theme, and it somehow sounds even better
A fitting theme for Super Earth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out Helldivers 2’s epic loading screen theme can somehow get even better - if you add a choir and percussion to it. YouTuber JayRaptor is the one that’s shown this creation off to the world, which was apparently created by their friend. The friend has quite the musical ear, because they’ve taken the already-epic tones of the Helldivers 2 loading screen theme and amped it up by adding a full backing choir and underlying percussion to the track.
Feb. 20, 2024
Helldivers 2 voice actors and the main cast
For a game with very few named characters, Helldivers 2 has a solid cast of voice actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 voice actors and cast are perhaps more esteemed and famous than their brief, patriotic screams would suggest, with some real talent behind the scenes adding texture to every cry of victory. We’ve listed all the main actors in Helldivers 2 below and where you might recognise them from, as well as who they play - expect some big names to pop up!
Feb. 20, 2024
How to kill 25 Hunters in Helldivers 2
Hunters are common, low-level Terminids with off-white bodies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Hunters are common Terminids found at all difficulties, small bugs with off-white bodies that tend to jump at players from long distances for sudden surprise attacks. Hunters aren’t individually powerful, but their speed and agility, not to mention that their strikes can slow you down, mean that a group of them can suddenly appear in your face and start hacking at you from all sides, doing massive damage in short time - in fact, many consider them one of the most infamous perils ofHelldivers 2.
Feb. 20, 2024
Xbox isn't giving up on discs yet, Phil Spencer says: "Our strategy does not hinge on people moving all-digital"
“We are supportive of physical media” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even with its continued push for Game Pass, Xbox has no intention of fully abandoning disc-based games, according toMicrosoftGaming bossPhil Spencer. Spencer tells Stephen Totilo’sGame Filethat Microsoft will follow players in regards to abandoning discs. “We ship games physically and digitally, and we’re really just following what the customers are doing,” Spencer says.
Feb. 20, 2024
How to transport the Hard Drive in Helldivers 2
We explain where to take the SSSD Hard Drive to the Communications Relay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 mission to transport the SSSD Hard Drive to the Communications Relay and Upload Data Via Local Relay is something that can confuse new players and leave them uncertain about what to do - namely, where do you take the Hard Drive?
Feb. 20, 2024
I am begging you to watch more than 23 seconds of the trailer for my most-anticipated strategy game of the year
Trust me, you want to check out Kingmakers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a deep admirer of the cult strategy game series Mount & Blade, in which you build and control an army across the plains of Europe. Kingmakers, announced earlier today, looks like it’ll scratch that particular itch pretty successfully, but I need you to watch the trailer before I tell you anything else about it.
Feb. 20, 2024
I played Princess Peach Showtime like Assassin's Creed and Red Dead Redemption 2 with a splash of Overcooked
Preview | Princess Peach Showtime’s playful theater themes put the princess in the spotlight in a novel way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Princess Peach Showtime is really putting my cake decorating skills to the test. I’m suspended over a big, star-shaped lime cake on a swing, and a screen to the left shows the decorative layout I need to mirror.
Feb. 20, 2024
I was already on board with Sand Land's open world and gorgeous Dragon Ball-style art, and that was before I knew the action-RPG also has anime Animal Crossing and Mad Max Kart
Sand Land’s Mario Kart-style minigame and home customization are speaking to me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was already on board withSand Land’s beautiful open world, based on the relatively obscure manga from Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama. Cynics might point toBandai Namcoprecedent and say Sand Land is on track to be yet another middling adaptation appealing only to hardcore fans, ala Dragon Ball Kakarot, but I personally gravitate to the almost comfortable consistency in the publisher’s vibrant worlds and simple but satisfying gameplay.
Feb. 20, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle relying on Nazis is a "creative lapse," says director of 32-year-old adventure game
Fate of Atlantis’s director isn’t a fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circlesees Indy going up against Nazis, his favorite punching bags, but one veteran director and writer thinks that’s a mistake. Speaking toTime Extension, Hal Barwood, who wrote and directed the beloved point-and-click game Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis back in 1992, sounded off on reviving Nazis as Indy’s enemies.
Feb. 20, 2024
James Bond director to helm four Beatles biopics – and they're all releasing in the same year
Sam Mendes is directing four new movies about The Beatles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Mendes is set to direct four new The Beatles biopics, one for each member of the band. “I’m honored to be telling the story of the greatest rock band of all time, and excited to challenge the notion of what constitutes a trip to the movies,” the director said in a statement.
Feb. 20, 2024
Long-awaited Elden Ring DLC trailer will debut 3 minutes of Shadow of the Erdtree footage tomorrow
FromSoftware is ready to lift the veil from Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last,FromSoftwareis ready to lift the veil fromElden Ring’s long-awaited DLC, titled Shadow of the Erdtree. After many months of speculation, FromSoftware announced in a tweet that the first Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree gameplay trailer will debut Wednesday, February 21 at 7am PST via theBandai Namco’s YouTube channel.
Feb. 20, 2024
Madame Web gets the perfect review from The Haunting of Hill House creator Mike Flanagan
“We come to this place” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror legend Mike Flanagan has given his verdict on Madame Web, or at least he kind of has. The creator of the Netflix show The Haunting of Hill House took to hisLetterboxd accountto share his thoughts on the Marvel movie. In it, he eschews a star rating, choosing to instead quote Nicole Kidman’s infamous AMC advert.
Feb. 20, 2024
Marvel wants you to take a big bite out of Blood Hunt with a whopping 59 issues including 8 full limited series and 6 one-shots
That’s well over a $200 investment for readers who want to go all-in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis billing this summer’s Avengers and pals vs. vampires eventBlood Hunt as the “bloodiest” in the publisher’s history, even releasing a second poly-bagged version of the main limited series with more blood and gore. But it may also be one of the largest Marvel events in quite some time, with the publisher teasing more than 20 Blood Hunt tie-ins across limited series, one-shots, and included ongoing series, according to a teaser image that has slowly been filled in over the course of Marvel’s announcements.
Feb. 20, 2024
Massive Fallout mod recruits voice talent from Baldur's Gate 3, A Plague Tale: Requiem, Final Fantasy 16, and more
Team Folon has united a lovely roster of actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout London features recognizable voices fromBaldur’s Gate 3and beyond. The massive “DLC-sized” conversion mod for Fallout 4 is finally launching on April 23, which also just happens to be St. George’s Day. Team Folon, the group of community developers working on the huge Fallout London mod, just released a ‘Final Progress Video’ earlier this week as they hunker down for launch, and you can see the full presentation just below.
Feb. 20, 2024
Netflix has put one of its best movies on YouTube for free for one week only – so you best be quick
Oscar-nominated movie Nimona is now on YouTube When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has taken its Oscar campaigning to the next level, dropping its Best Animated Feature Film entry Nimona onYouTubefor free. The film is set in a futuristic medieval world where a knight is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Faced with limited options, the only one who can help prove his innocence is a shape-shifting teenager called Nimona.
Feb. 20, 2024
Netflix's new #1 movie is the perfect follow-up to Oppenheimer
Einstein and the Bomb is racing up the charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsOppenheimercontinues on its path tosweep awards season, a new Netflix documentary could provide the perfect follow-up viewing. Kicking off in 1933 when Einstein had to flee Germany and take refuge in the UK, the film follows “the little known story of Einstein’s English hideaway. A time and place that will be a turning point in his life, between Europe and the US, between pacifism and aggression and a moment that will ultimately define his relationship with the most powerful of all inventions – the atom bomb.
Feb. 20, 2024
Netflix's short and sweet stop-motion Pokémon series is finally getting more episodes
New episodes of Pokémon Concierge are officially on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pack your bags and get ready to check in – Pokémon Concierge is officially returning to Netflix for more episodes. Netflixannouncedthe news on Twitter yesterday (February 19), while the official Pokémon accounttweeted, “Exciting news, Trainers! New episodes of Pokémon Concierge are in production! Stay tuned for updates!
Feb. 20, 2024
New Lara Croft image is a "unified vision" of the character and isn't how she'll look in future Tomb Raider games
Not everyone was a fan of the archaeologist’s re-design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Lara Croft image that was released last week doesn’t reflect how she’ll look in future Tomb Raider games, its developers have revealed. On February 16, the official Tomb Raider Twitter accountshared a brand new imageof Lara Croft along with news about its newly-launched website.
Feb. 20, 2024
Nine years after its announcement, we’ve finally got a first look at the Borderlands movie – featuring Cate Blanchett as a game-accurate Lilith
It’s been a long time coming, but here’s the first full look at the Borderlands movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nine years after it was first announced, we’ve finally got the first full look at the upcoming Borderlands movie. Thanks toPeople, we’ve now got a glimpse of the majority of Pandora’s major players. The most prominent of which is Cate Blanchett as a game-accurate Lilith.
Feb. 20, 2024
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase – when and where to catch the stream
Here’s when the Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase starts in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s also worth noting that Nintendo is uploading the entire showcase as a video rather than hosting an actual livestream. That shouldn’t change how most people watch it, though you’re free to skip through parts of it if you don’t want to hand over the full 25 minutes of your time.
Feb. 20, 2024
Pacific Drive review: "Brilliant, infuriating, and frustrating in equal measure"
As unpredictable as it is rewarding, Pacific Drive can be brilliant, infuriating, and frustrating in equal measure. There’s a great idea here but much of its potential is burned up by a tough mid-game learning curve, and unpredictably cruel dangers. Fantastic atmosphere Rewarding car building and upgrading Brilliant soundtrack Unforgiving and unpredictable challenge Steep learning curve Lots to learn but little detail to help Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 20, 2024
Pokemon Presents set for next week as fans hope for Nintendo Switch Online finally getting the Generation 1 RPGs
Also, more Pokemon Concierge! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Companyis celebrating Pokemon Day next week with a special broadcast. That comes from the creature capture company’s Twitter page, which reveals that the stream starts on February 27 at 6am PST / 9am ET / 2pm GMT. Alongside the tweet, we’ve got a short video featuring Pikachu and some suitably nostalgic and retro music.
Feb. 20, 2024
Scarlet Witch's ongoing title gets un-canceled (sort of) with a new #1 this summer
Writer Steve Orlando stays on for a relaunched Scarlet Witch ongoing title this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Steve Orlando’s work withWanda Maximoffisn’t done yet, as his ongoing Scarlet Witch title is relaunching in June. Following afirst series that ran for 10 issuesand a subsequent Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver limited series, Orlando is now uniting with X-Men Red artist Jacopo Camagni for a relaunched Scarlet Witch solo ongoing series.
Feb. 20, 2024
Selina Kyle joins the Suicide Squad - and that isn't the wildest thing that happens in Catwoman #62
The Nine Lives arc continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Selina Kyle can’t die. Well, shecan, but thanks to the god Bastetand a big rock from outer space, she can come back to life nine times. She’s been burning through those lives at a rate of knots by taking on missions that would be too dangerous for her to tackle in normal circumstances.
Feb. 20, 2024
Silent Hill 2 probably isn't the game you remember
Opinion | When Bloober Team’s modern reimagining finally arrives, can it possibly live up to the original’s legacy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are certain intricacies there, that while not unique to Silent Hill (Fatal Frame did something similar with triggering specific events and ghost encounters to impact its endings), made Silent Hill 2 a standout title of its generation.
Feb. 20, 2024
Skull and Bones review: "Too much of a grind for too little reward"
With excellent sailing and naval combat mechanics, it’s a shame that Skull and Bones is so hampered by its lack of diversity, odd developmental decisions, and minimal capacity to offer a true pirate fantasy. Beautiful world to explore Naval combat is great fun Off-ship action is unfulfilling So much grind A lot of frustrating MMO decisions made Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 20, 2024
Sokka actor responds to character change backlash in Netflix’s live-action Avatar: "He's still the Sokka we know and love"
Ian Ousley talks to GamesRadar+ about the Sokka controversy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The live-action version of Sokka in Avatar: The Last Airbender is still the character “we know and love” according to actor Ian Ousley – amid fan backlash to the perceived changes from the Nickelodeon cartoon in the upcoming Netflix series. “The animated show really is the heart and soul of what our live-action show is.
Feb. 20, 2024
Someone finally hacked the PlayStation Portal, and it runs PSP games
Portable games on the Portal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you’re out of the loop, thePlayStation Portalis designed to hook up to your PS5 using Remote Play. That very fact prevents it from taking on most of thebest gaming handheldcontenders out there right now, as it can’t run games natively using its own hardware. At least, it won’t be able to out of the box, but as the community has now proven, the portable is at least capable of emulating classics from 19 years ago.
Feb. 20, 2024
Stephen King says the new Salem’s Lot movie is full of "old-school horror filmmaking" and has no idea why Warner Bros. is holding it back
The horror adaptation is sitting on the shelf When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Between you and me, Twitter, I’ve seen the new SALEM’S LOT and it’s quite good,” author King wrote on Twitter about its delay. “Old-school horror filmmaking: slow build, big payoff. Not sure why WB is holding it back; not like it’s embarrassing, or anything. Who knows.
Feb. 20, 2024
Tank controls are fine, but Tomb Raider Remastered's modern camera and controls are proving problematic
“I tried the modern scheme and couldn’t get over a lot of choices they made there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the changes introduced in Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered are proving problematic for players. Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered modernizes Lara Croft’s earliest adventures, and developer Aspyr has gone far beyond just adding a fresh coat of paint.
Feb. 20, 2024
The Helldivers 2 guide to managing democracy
Our Helldivers 2 guides are all here, with gear, enemies, missions more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Helldivers 2 guide hub contains all the info that a loyal soldier of Super Earth would ever need, with information on weapons, enemies, challenges, missions, tier lists and plenty, plenty more. It’s worth keeping an eye on GamesRadar’s guides content - Helldivers 2 is constantly in flux, with updates and balances changing what you can expect, but we’re always keeping on track of things, with the most essential guides laid out below.
Feb. 20, 2024
The most controversial comics imprint of all time is back from the dead at Oni Press
EC Comics has risen from the grave When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The notorious horror comics imprint EC is back from the dead! The publisher behind titles like Tales from the Crypt, Weird Science, and The Vault of Horror, is being relaunched at Oni Press (who seem to be on a bit of a hot streak at the moment) later this year.
Feb. 20, 2024
The personal note Christopher Nolan left for Cillian Murphy on his Oppenheimer script is the most wholesome thing you'll see today
Oppenheimer is Cillian Murphy’s first lead role in a Christopher Nolan movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nolan and Murphy had previously worked together on Batman Begins and Dunkirk, with Murphy in supporting roles. Oppenheimer marks Murphy’s first lead role in a Nolan movie – and hopefully the first of many. Murphy auditioned for the lead in Batman Begins, withhis audition going viralonce again around the time of Oppenheimer’s release.
Feb. 20, 2024
This "impossible" Yu-Gi-Oh speedrun can take three days to complete and only has a 3% chance of being viable, and after 25 years only 100 people have done it in under 9 hours
Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories might have one of the most challenging speedruns out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This “impossible” Yu-Gi-Oh speedrun can take up to three days to complete and only has a 3% chance of actually being viable. Yu-Gi-Oh Forbidden Memories may have been released in 1999, but players are still struggling to beat it in record time 25 years later.
Feb. 20, 2024
True Detective season 4's finale features a direct reference to one of its biggest horror influences
Night Country signs off with a nod to The Thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective season 4 has come to a close and, with it, the mystery behind Annie K’s death has been solved. Those hoping for a more supernatural answer to the big question in Ennis may be disappointed, but showrunner Issa Lopez still found time to sneak in a reference to The Thing.
Feb. 20, 2024
Wandering Towers review: "Good and crunchy fun"
Under its accessible surface, Wandering Towers is a clever family game with a unique, whimsical approach. Even though it’s not the most replayable, there’s a lot more going on here than meets the eye. Family-weight rules lead to rich and ever-changing tactical decision-making Spells add depth and variety as you get familiar with the game 3D cardboard towers look great on your tabletop Tactical focus reduces long-term replay value Included variants are largely worthless
Feb. 20, 2024
How to kill Hulks in Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 Hulks are Automaton Bots with weak vents at the back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Hulks are Automaton Bosses and one of the most dangerous foes that players are likely to come across in Bot territory. Covered in thick armor, players will to work their way around it, either by using explosives, or by using any of theHelldivers 2 armor piercingweapons that the game has to offer.
Feb. 19, 2024
22 years later, one of BioWare's D&D RPG alternatives to Baldur's Gate gets a community patch held together with "copious amounts of adhesive"
A new community update shows Neverwinter Nights is still very much alive after all this time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition is a D&D style RPG byBioware’s Beamdog. For a game now 22 years old, an update announcement may seem a little far fetched, but that’s why we’re here. Courtesy of the bustling modding community still surrounding the game today, Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition has just seen a massive patch.
Feb. 19, 2024
27 years later, this cult sci-fi film is getting a new lease of life thanks to Helldivers 2
Starship Troopers emerges from its chrysalis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More than 20 years after its initial release, Starship Troopers is getting a new lease of life thanks to a video game homage that draws on many of the film’s central themes. Earlier this month,Helldivers 2released on PS5 and PC. The over-the-shoulder shooter places players on the front lines of a chaotic, evolving war against a race of insectoid aliens known as the Terranoids.
Feb. 19, 2024
A collection of every major Fallout game spanning 27 years of the RPG - complete with a replica mini-nuke - launches this Spring, but only on PC
Fallout S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Edition promises an awful lot of Wasteland to explore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A “complete collection” of Fallout titles is releasing this Spring in one cohesive package, boasting seven games in a collection that spans more than 20 years. Announcedearlier today, the Fallout SPECIAL Anthology includes all seven mainline Fallout games, and is set to launch on April 11.
Feb. 19, 2024
After a $2m kickstarter on a fully-funded game, the strategy game from former Warcraft and StarCraft devs is now looking for even more funding
Frost Giant is looking for investors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind Stormgate are looking for players to invest in their studio, after smashing through their Kickstarter goals with over $2 million raised. As reported byVG247, developer Frost Giant has turned to a new method of funding for its upcoming game Stormgate: equity funding. The developer is looking for fans to invest in the studio itself, and the funding is designed to “support marketing efforts for Stormgate’s upcoming Early Access launch on Steam,” according to the studio.
Feb. 19, 2024
As Football Manager approaches its 20th anniversary, the abiding challenge remains the same: adapt or die
Interview | Sports Interactive turns 30 this year, FM turns 20, and the game plan for the digital dugout endures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only a stone’s throw from West Ham’s London Stadium, in a trendy development of glass-fronted office buildings, sits Sports Interactive. Walk through the doors and you’re in a dressing room where signed shirts from giants of football line the walls: Messi, Ronaldo, Beckham, Totti, Cannavaro.
Feb. 19, 2024
As Helldivers 2 servers stretch beyond their limits, players beg Arrowhead to kick the AFK troopers taking up space
Some players are camping out for hours, and even days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 fans are camping out in the game’s menus for hours on end to preserve their spots, and some players are calling for the developer to deal with it. Over the past weekend,Helldivers 2’s server capacity was increased to 450,000 playersin an effort to preserve stability.
Feb. 19, 2024
Channelling Helldivers 2, this Stranger Things-style survival MMO smashes through open beta audience limits, even after doubling its capacity to 50,000 players
That’s a lot of early adopters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming survival game Once Human has been making waves since the open beta basically broke down, thanks to too many testers jumping in at once. Of course, a multiplayer open-world survival game in a twisted, post apocalyptic setting that riffs on the much-loved horror-comedy series Stranger Things is going to draw some attention.
Feb. 19, 2024
Xbox Cloud Gaming "should" finally allow you to stream games you own this year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a conversation through Xbox chat posted on Reddit,MicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spenceris asked about the company’s plans to broaden the range of games available to include titles players have bought. “Any word or update on being able to play my Owned Games on XCloud?” the player queries, to which Spencer replies, “Should be this year.
Feb. 19, 2024
Death Stranding 2's Norman Reedus says the sequel is more violent than its predecessor: "I feel like this one has a bit more violence in it"
The sequel could be in for a big change of pace When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2’s Norman Reedus thinks the sequel has more violence in it, compared to the original’s “passive” attitude. Speaking in the new episode of ‘HideoTube,’ which aired last week, Norman Reedus shares his thoughts on the latest trailer for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach.
Feb. 19, 2024
Dell could be the key to grabbing an RTX 4090 this Presidents Day
A roundabout way to get a better RTX 4090 deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The RTX 4090 remains monstrously expensive, but Presidents Day has slashed $1,000 off anAlienwarerig with the premium GPU inside. Considering most custom cards out there cost well above $1,600, picking up this pre-build could be a pretty effective way to get hold of the cutting edge graphics card, not to mention it’s accompanied by a bunch of powerhouse components that will ensure you get full use out ofNvidia’s monstrous part.
Feb. 19, 2024
EON XBHD review: “An easy, but imperfect way to play OG Xbox games”
The EON XBHD is a slick HDMI adapter for the original Xbox with convenience at its core, but it comes with a few visual caveats that enthusiasts won’t be able to ignore. While it also offers up nifty features like multiple ethernet ports for LAN sessions, it’s far from being the cheapest way to hook up Microsoft’s first console to a modern TV or gaming monitor. Plug and play Supports up to 720p output
Feb. 19, 2024
Everything you need to know about MTG Fallout
It promises to be a very S.P.E.C.I.A.L. release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Products3.Mechanics4.Story5.Deals War never changes, but Magic does thanks to expansions like MTG Fallout. Honestly, we’re surprised that it tookthis longto see an MTG Fallout crossover in the first place. One of the most beloved video game franchises meeting one of thebest card games? That’s got to be a no-brainer.
Feb. 19, 2024
Excited by that Deadpool and Wolverine trailer? Boy, have Marvel got the ideal new comic for you…
Deadpool & Wolverine: WW3 is penned by veteran Deadpool writer Joe Kelly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The awesomefirst trailer for Deadpool & Wolverinearrived last week bringing with it a wave of excitement for the next MCU movie. Now, with perfect timing, Marvel has announced a new team-up comic starring Wade Wilson and Logan. Deadpool & Wolverine: WW3 is a three-issue limited series by veteran merc with a mouthwriter Joe Kellyand artist Adam Kubert.
Feb. 19, 2024
FC 24 Future Stars guide to new cards for Garnacho, Doku and Ronaldinho
The world’s best youngsters join Gerrard and Rooney in FC 24 Future Stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Future Stars promo is over, but it’s left plenty of cracking cards for you to hunt down on the secondary market. A new batch of Icons items were added toEA Sports FC 24to represent players like Frank Rijkaard in their youth, while Premier League youngsters such as Destiny Udogie and Michael Olise also scored big boosts in the campaign.
Feb. 19, 2024
Fool Me Once author and Hunger Games star's new show gets first look
Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy star in the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We have our first look at the new Prime Video series Lazarus, the latest small-screen adaptation of a Harlan Coben mystery novel. The Hunger Games and Daisy Jones & the Six star Sam Claflin was photographed filming in Manchester, England, as reported byDigital Spy, looking pensive in one shot and angry in another, pointing at a teenager wearing a school uniform.
Feb. 19, 2024
Former Halo devs say they pitched dozens of spin-off games, including a rumored ODST game similar to Helldivers 2
“We must have pitched 20-30 game ideas that would have totally worked in the Halo universe” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Halo developers have revealed they pitched a plethora of ideas for spin-off games that ultimately got shot down, and among them was seemingly an ODST title very similar toHelldivers 2. Helldivers 2 burst onto the scene earlier this month and has been an instant hit thanks to its fast-paced and frantic gameplay that pits you and your co-op buddies against hordes of giant insects and deadly robots.
Feb. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2 player discovers a helmet that quietly grants bonuses for movement speed and stamina
This could be the difference between outrunning a bug and getting torn to shreds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Helldivers 2 player thinks they’ve found a helmet which quietly grants bonuses to movement speed and stamina. That player would be streamer ‘DatModz,’ whose tweet you can see just below highlighting their discovery. As demonstrated by the streamer, the Trailblazer Scout helmet grants bonuses to movement speed and stamina for your character whenever equipped, which is a tidy little boost.
Feb. 19, 2024
Helldivers 2's player-made comedy comes from the lead's many years playing D&D: "It always ends with us crying of laughter"
“The players manage to turn everything into a farce” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tabletop RPGs, including D&D, are to thank forHelldivers 2’s brand of player-driven comedy. As GamesRadar+’s own Joel Franey found when he delved into Arrowhead Game Studios' phenomenally popular shooter Helldivers 2,it isn’t just a good co-op, it’s a masterclass in designing comedy games. Rather than add a few jokes or have characters indulge in some zany antics to elicit some laughs, Arrowhead has woven comedy into the gameplay itself, meaning all the hilarious moments are down to the actions of the players.
Feb. 19, 2024
How to extract Samples in Helldivers 2
Farming Super, Rare or Common Samples in Helldivers 2 is best done through short, quick missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Farming Samples in Helldivers 2 is done through a simple enough method - finding the right kind of mission at a level of difficulty that’ll provide the samples you want, then repeating it as fast as you can and leaving with whatever you find along the way.
Feb. 19, 2024
How to kill Devastators in Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 Devastators show up on most difficulties but they can be tough to crack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killing Helldivers 2 Devastators can be a real challenge as they march relentlessly towards you on any of the Automaton-controlled planets. Despite the name, the basic Devastators aren’t the most devastating of the bot enemy types inHelldivers 2in terms of firepower, but their armor means they’re not easy to bring down.
Feb. 19, 2024
How to kill Helldivers 2 Bile Titans and where to find them
Bile Titans are the biggest of the bugs and definitely the toughest of them all in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killing Helldivers 2 Bile Titans can be a serious challenge because of their strong armor and incredibly powerful attacks, which means picking the right weapons and Stratagems is crucial. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to bring down these bile-spewing behemoths inHelldivers 2, even if you’re a lower level and don’t have access to the most powerful Stratagems beyond level 10.
Feb. 19, 2024
I Heart Skull-Crusher is an underdog sports story - with a violent Mad Max twist
Interview | Josie Campbell tells us about her bone-crunching new comic with Alessio Zonno When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The future looks pretty bleak in I Heart Skull-Crusher, the brilliant new post-apocalyptic comicfrom writer Josie Campbelland artist Alessio Zonno. Published by BOOM! Studios, the five-issue limited series is set in an arid world where water is the only valuable currency and the main form of entertainment is Screaming Pain Ball - a super-violent sport where contestants battle to the death.
Feb. 19, 2024
I just scrolled Best Buy's entire Presidents Day sale - these are the 5 gaming deals I'd actually buy
Not every deal is built the same - these are the Best Buy Presidents Day sales I’d actually buy this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy’s Presidents Day sale is here, and among the stacks of underwhelming savings there are some real gems on the shelves. Finding that gold takes some digging though, which is why I’ve been trawling those shelves all morning.
Feb. 19, 2024
Looks like we could be getting a Dragon's Dogma 2 demo very soon
Backend updates - and Capcom strategy - points to an upcoming tester When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The leak comes from a sneaky update to the game’s backend on Steam, spotted by user CannedBeanofDeath, which now lists an unknown app with the billing type “free on demand”. Not the most sold indication, I grant you. While an unknown app like this could be a full-on demo, it’s just as likely to be some kind of free app such as a character creator or even a map maker.
Feb. 19, 2024
Madame Web is the first time a Marvel movie hasn't opened at number 1 at the box office since 2015's Fantastic Four
It’s a record low for Sony Marvel movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webhas broken a Marvel box office record – but not in a good way. The movie, which currently has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 13%, only made $25.8 million across its six-day opening weekend in the US (starting on Valentine’s Day this past Wednesday and culminating with President’s Day today) and $25.
Feb. 19, 2024
Massive Presidents Day Nintendo Switch deals hit Super Mario Bros. Wonder and RPG
Save on the latest Mario releases with Walmart’s latest Presidents Day Nintendo Switch deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Presidents Day Nintendo Switch deals are here, and we’re seeing some particularly comprehensive sales hitting the shelves this week. You can save on everything from Zelda to Yoshi right now - but the real gems are the recent releases.
Feb. 19, 2024
New Netflix thriller with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is being called Dexter meets Death Note
A Killer Paradox is being compared to Dexter and Death Note When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix thriller A Killer Paradox has been climbing the streaming charts, with reviews praising its twist on the serial killer genre. The drama series follows a college student who ends up accidentally murdering a stranger, only to discover that their victim is actually a mass murderer.
Feb. 19, 2024
Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase confirmed for this week, following Xbox multiplatform announcement
The showcase will focus on third-party games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ANintendo DirectPartner Showcase has been confirmed for later this week. In an announcement earlier today, Nintendo confirmed that the Partner Showcase, which focuses on third-party releases rather than Nintendo’s own produced games, will take place on Wednesday, February 21. Nintendo’s announcement comes off the back of arecent Xbox multiplatform announcement, in whichMicrosoftconfirmed that four of its games would be coming to new platforms.
Feb. 19, 2024
Your D&D party could be official Lego minifigures soon
They’ll apparently appear in September When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 9 am GMT, March 19:As if we had cast a Wish spell, our dreams of a Lego D&D collaboration are coming true! You will be able to add Dungeons & Dragons Lego to your collection when it releasesApril 1(and no, that’s not an April Fool’s Day prank).We have afew hours to waituntil we receive any further info on the set but between the teaser images of gelatinous cubes and thealleged D&D Lego leaks, it seems like both Lego fans and Dungeons and Dragons fans are in for a real treat.
Feb. 19, 2024
One of Amazon’s most popular series has nearly wrapped filming its third season, months after it last aired
Reacher’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out Reacher season 3 could make it to our screens sooner than you might have expected. Despite the second season of the hit Prime Video show only coming to an end in January, star Alan Ritchson has confirmed that filming has almost finished on the third. Speaking onThe Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, he said: “We’re nearing completion on Season 3.
Feb. 19, 2024
One of Netflix’s most loved crime shows is getting a second season despite being released just last year
It’s one of Netflix’s top 10 most popular shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Netflix’s most popular series ever has just been renewed for a second season, just two months after season 1 hit the streamer. It looks like yet another high-profile heist is in operation as the Spanish crime series Berlin has been renewed for another season.
Feb. 19, 2024
One of the biggest Skyrim mods ever is 10 years into development and still going
And the devs are currently recruiting. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you’ve fully completed or simply stepped away from Skyrim, it’ll hardly surprise you to learn that there are still Skyrim mods out there being developed. One such mod, which is still yet to be released some ten or so years after its conception, is Lordbound. Scattered across the valley are a slew of new weapons and armour for your character to claim.
Feb. 19, 2024
One Piece's latest arc sees the anime finally living up to the legendary manga series
Opinion | With one simple change, the legendary anime has become a must-watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece has a legendary reputation, and rightly so. With over 1000 episodes under the show’s belt, Eiichiro Oda’s epic pirate adventure about a young boy named Luffy who dreams of finding a legendary treasure and becoming king of the pirates features some truly stunning character writing and arguably some of the best worldbuilding in all of fiction.
Feb. 19, 2024
Pedro Pascal reveals the “psychotic” method he uses to learn his lines, and it's pretty strange to say the least
You’ll never guess who he compares himself to… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal is known for being a little quirky at times, but the way he learns his lines has got to be the most unhinged thing about him so far. In a recent fundraiser for theSAG-AFTRA Foundation, Pascal revealed that he memorizes his lines by writing down the first letter of each word in a sentence, kind of like a ransom note or what you would see from the illusive serial killer inZodiac.
Feb. 19, 2024
Persona 3 Reload finally gets Portable's beloved and missing female protagonist thanks to some very dedicated modders
‘Femc-Reloaded-Project’ is up on GitHub When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload players have resurrected Portable’s beloved female protagonist via a new mod. Kotone was one of the best things about Persona 3 Portable, but she’s been left in the past, confined to the PS Vita game. Now, though, several dedicated fans have plucked Kotone from the past and brought her to Persona 3 Reload via the power of modding, and you can see a gameplay clip just below.
Feb. 19, 2024
Photo Modes in games are cool, but I wish they did a better job of mirroring the real thing
Opinion | Cameras are creative tools, and more games should more-closely emulate using them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Photography is a medium for self- expression. With a camera in every pocket, we rarely think about it as we snap everything from our friends to our food for the ‘gram, but what we choose to remember with a photo is as much an expression of who we are as how we record those memories.
Feb. 19, 2024
Star Wars Jedi video game actor says he wants to play his character in live-action, but only if it "continues the story or character in some way"
Cameron Monaghan has his say on playing a live-action Cal Kestis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cal Kestis actor Cameron Monaghan has spoken about whether he would be interested in taking his Star Wars character into live action after portraying him in two Star Wars Jedi games. “By that I mean, it has to continue the story or the character in some way.
Feb. 19, 2024
Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley turns action hero in first look at new thriller from Casino Royale director
Daisy Ridley is fighting for her life in Cleaner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The image comes courtesy ofScreen Daily, and shows Ridley looking a little worse for wear with a bloodied and bruised face – but still rocking a Strokes t-shirt. The outlet even had a snippet of the premise, in which “radical activists take over an energy company’s annual gala at the Shard.
Feb. 19, 2024
Terminator star Linda Hamilton says that joining Stranger Things has "ruined" the show for her
The actor reveals why she won’t be watching season 5 of the hit Netflix show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems as though the whole world is waiting for the release ofStranger Things season 5, which is set to be the concluding installment of the hit Netflix show. However, one person who won’t be watching is actor Linda Hamilton, who is best known for portraying Sarah Connor in the Terminator films.
Feb. 19, 2024
The Aang actor in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender has watched the original Nickelodeon series 26 times
Yes, 26 times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Think you’re an Avatar mega-fan? Think again. Gordon Cormier, the actor who brings Aang to life in the Netflix live-action adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender, has you beat. During a recent interview, GamesRadar+ asked the cast who counts themselves as the original show’s biggest fan – and opinion was split.
Feb. 19, 2024
The best armor in Helldivers 2 and how it works
Armor in Helldivers 2 offers different perks and levels of protection to help you in battle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Helldivers 2 armor helps you survive but also brings other perks, depending on what you need. Going lighter may be better if you require speed, but you’ll be a lot weaker against enemy attacks. You can choose between light, medium, or heavy armor, with each one having stats that affect your damage resistance, speed and stamina regeneration rate.
Feb. 19, 2024
The Helldivers 2 progression system explained
Progression and levelling up in Helldivers 2 is done through objective completion, not kills When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 progression system includes numerous currencies, including levels, Medals, Requisition Slips and Samples, all of which are earned and spent in different ways. There’s also some nuances to progression that divulge from the norm - such as the fact that there’s no benefit or bonus for killing enemies!
Feb. 19, 2024
This soulslike RPG inspired by Italian folklore channels Lies of P and The Witcher 3, and it lets you steal your enemies' faces
Collect masks and gain power in the sun-soaked mythological splendour that is Enotria. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enotria: The Last Song is an Italian folklore-inspired soulslike by Jyamma Games. It’s their first attempt at a soulslike and it’s looking like it’ll bring a rather bright aesthetic to the table. But that sparkling art style is there to mask some truly dark legends.
Feb. 19, 2024
True Detective season 4 ending explained: All of Night Country's biggest mysteries, answered
Not too sure about all that went down in True Detective: Night Country’s finale? We’ve got you covered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that’s it, the entire mystery at the center of True Detective season 4 has finally been unraveled and we know all there is to know about Annie K’s tragic murder and the curious disappearance – and later, deaths – of the Tsalal scientists.
Feb. 19, 2024
True Detective season 4 team break down all the twists from that intense finale
Exclusive: Showrunner Issa López and Evangeline Navarro actor Kali Reis walk us through the big moments in True Detective: Night Country episode 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What’s hidden in the snow will come forth in the thaw”, claims an old Swedish proverb – a motto that could certainly apply to the season finale of Alaska-set True Detective: Night Country.
Feb. 19, 2024
Unknown to them before joining, Helldivers 2's titular democracy enthusiasts are frozen and thawed between missions and have a 2-minute life expectancy
I hope they have life insurance in outer space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re fighting for the glory of Super Earth in Helldivers 2, your life expectancy is about two minutes, and you never even know you’re going to be frozen and thawed between missions. Helldivers 2 game director Johan Pilestedt has recently responded to a query on Twitter about what the Helldivers really know when they sign up to fight an intergalactic war.
Feb. 19, 2024
Watchmen co-creator Alan Moore's final comics will be published in October - in a grimoire
The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic has been in development for almost two decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As well as being a legendary writer and one of the all-time great comic creators, Alan Moore is also a practicing occultist. It was announced almost two decades ago that he would be distilling his knowledge in this esoteric area into a single accessible volume called The Moon and Serpent Bumper Book of Magic, made in collaboration with his friend and co-author, the late Steve Moore (no relation).
Feb. 19, 2024
When Harry Met Sally originally had an unhappy ending – until the director met his wife
Rob Reiner says meeting his now-wife changed everything for the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Harry Met Sally is one of the best and most beloved rom-coms of all time, but director Rob Reiner recently revealed that the movie could have had a very different ending. “The original ending of the film that we had was that Harry and Sally didn’t get together,” he toldCNN.
Feb. 19, 2024
X-Men star to lead an epic new Dracula origin movie from Léon director
It will focus on his origin story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dracula is making another return to the big screen as Luc Besson sinks his teeth into the immortal vampire. The director of Léon andThe Fifth Elementwill helm the origin story based on Bram Stoker’s novel. A starry cast is attached too, includingThree Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouriand Get Out’s Caleb Landry Jones as a young Dracula.
Feb. 19, 2024
One Mortal Kombat actor confirms the return of his iconic character in the sequel
Get over here! Guess who is back for Mortal Kombat 2… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMortal Kombatactor has confirmed the return of their iconic character in the sequel – but won’t say much else about his forthcoming role. “I have no idea what to say,” Sanada said when asked about whether Scorpion would face off against Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage in the sequel.
Feb. 19, 2024
Deadpool 3's trailer has been recreated in Lego and it already has the director's seal of approval
“This. Is. INCREDIBLE” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We didn’t think theDeadpool 3 trailercould get any better, but one artist has recreated the whole teaser in Lego format, and fans are absolutely loving it - including the movie’s director. After teasing snippets on Twitter, 3D artist and animatorTrevor Carleehas finally posted the whole trailer, and it is just as good as we could have ever hoped for.
Feb. 18, 2024
After overwhelming success, Helldivers 2 raises player cap to 450,000 to improve server stability: "We are still struggling to keep up"
Arrowhead are working to up that number again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despitedoubling the concurrent player capacityjust a few days ago, developer Arrowhead has once again announced a huge player cap expansion for co-op shooter Helldivers 2 while the studio attempts to maintain its now overwhelmingly large player base. Helldivers 2 has been off to a flying start this week, quicklysurpassing the biggest PlayStation Studio launches on Steambased on concurrent players.
Feb. 18, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player "invented an exploit" to somehow beat Honour Mode by only casting the RPG's worst spell 2,469 times
Hardest difficulty, meet most useless spell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3might have been released months ago now, but players are still finding new ways to stretch its roleplaying campaign in odd directions. This time, one player beat the hardest difficulty, while using only the very worst spell in the game. YouTuber Fracture is back with another self-imposed, impossibly difficult, and overall entertaining challenge.
Feb. 18, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Barret actor on playing the original JRPG: "This is awesome - I've never seen a Black character in an RPG!"
John Eric Bentley talks about the character’s polygonal past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Eric Bentley - the actor behind machinegun-armed party member Barret Wallace inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth- has dished on the character’s role in the upcoming sequel and his thoughts on the original’s depiction. When asked about his history with Barret and the world of Gaia, in an interview on theSquare Enixwebsite, the actor reveals he’s played the original.
Feb. 18, 2024
Helldivers 2 quickly overtakes Destiny 2 and Starfield to become the biggest Steam launch from PlayStation or Xbox Studios
Concurrent player peaks keep reaching new heights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Waves of players are attempting to spread democracy and bash robots in co-op shooter Helldivers 2, catapulting the game to record-breaking success, as the sequel has now passed the concurrent PC player peaks of the biggest PlayStation or Xbox-owned releases. Helldivers 2 previously becamethe biggest PlayStation Studios launch on Steam, beating God of War’s concurrent player peak of 73,000 in just a single day.
Feb. 18, 2024
Ignore the yellow paint detractors – visual cues are great for games
Opinion | If you don’t need it, good for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another year, another controversy over yellow paint in video games – something so regular at this point that games media is forced to report on it every few months, like an ancient lich that won’t quite stay dead. Every now and again a subset of gamers erupt in disdain for the use of eye-catching yellow paint to highlight climbable or interactive objects, likea ladder in the Resident Evil 4 Remake, or signposting measures like a line on the floor pointing the way through an abandoned building.
Feb. 18, 2024
Oppenheimer dominates the 2024 BAFTA Awards ahead of Poor Things
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Poor Thingscame a close second at the ceremony, after taking home five wins in Best Costume, Best Make-Up and Hair, Best Production Design, and Best Visual Effects. Emma Stone also won Best Lead Actress for her performance as Bella Baxter. The Zone of Interestwon three awards, including Best British Film and Best Sound. Meanwhile,The Holdoverstook home two, including Best Supporting Actress for Da’Vine Joy Randolph.
Feb. 18, 2024
With flesh-eating elves and blood-sapping undead, Divinity Original Sin 2 is the perfect alt co-op RPG
Opinion | Gather your goth pals, it’s time to face the Void When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you lovedBaldur’s Gate 3, and are in need of another hit of magic-infused turn-based tactical RPG goodness, look no further than Divinity Original Sin 2. Especially if, like me, you’re a raving edgelord with alternative tendencies. Let’s just say if you’re the kind of person who played theDark Urgein BG3, Divinity Original Sin 2 will have a lot to offer you, especially since it’scurrently 70% off on Steam.
Feb. 17, 2024
In a community-wide RPG scavenger hunt, Baldur's Gate 3 players share the things they're convinced most people have missed
Larian Studio’s epic has tons of missable content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3community has shared the quests, dialogue, and hidden details that they reckon most players have missed in the mammoth roleplaying game. “What’s something hidden you are certain 95% of people miss?” a recentpostasks on the game’s main subreddit. “Could be an item, stash, detail, lore bit… anything that’s obscure and hidden that most people are never gonna notice,” it continues.
Feb. 17, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part 3 is "in the same situation today" as Rebirth was when development on the first game ended
Revival? Remnants? Return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth- the second part in the trilogy remaking the 1997 classic - is just around the corner, but the inevitable third and final entry is also chugging along at a steady pace. “When we got to the end of the development for Remake,” the director continues, “we started talking about a sequel with [writer Kazushige Nojima] and I think we can say that we are in the same situation today.
Feb. 17, 2024
I spent 80 hours making the most overpowered JRPG party I've ever had, and then a secret boss kicked my ass for 3 days
Now Playing | Octopath Traveler 2’s real final boss, Galdera, is not messing around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Octopath Traveler 2 is a fabulous but disappointingly easy JRPG. I finally got around to finishing it this month, and I enjoyed it even more than I did the original, with the caveat that the game only actually challenged me like three times in the 85 hours it took to fully complete it.
Feb. 17, 2024
10 years on, one of my favorite co-op games Project Zomboid is... not on sale, again
Opinion | But it’s still good news if you have pals that love pulverizing the undead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a little while since the inception of Steam’sRemote Play Togetherfeature. It’s meant that players far and wide can induct their besties into an essentially free session of any local multiplayer game that has the feature enabled, provided at least one of you has bought the game and has it installed.
Feb. 17, 2024
It's not just you, Palworld players keep accidentally blowing up their bases with rocket launchers: "I thought I had my grapple out"
Accidental combustion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes the excitement of unlocking a rocket launcher to use against droves of innocent creatures overwhelms us, leading to situations where an entire home gets accidentally, err, damaged. It’s not just you, though!Palworldplayers can’t stop blowing up their bases, accidentally or otherwise. Palworld is normally focused on survival shenanigans (resource management, crafting,base-building) and monster-taming (catching Pals, training them, forcing them into manual labor).
Feb. 17, 2024
Mass Effect veteran says Valheim showed him what an "accessible" survival game could look like in a genre defined by games like Ark and Rust
Settle down, not every survival shooter has to have PvP elements shoehorned into it. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We all know the feeling. Boot up a survival game, slip into an online server, and set yourself up with a little base so you can be ready to explore the vast and glorious digital landsc – Oh. You’re dead.
Feb. 17, 2024
Red Dead Redemption 2 player shaves Arthur's head, has him drink 100 hair tonics just before a cutscene, then watches his beard and hair explode in barely a second
Morgan’s got all the hair growth hacks we need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2’s lawless sandbox is home to countless weird and wild occurrences that you can’t help but laugh at. One new example has a player shave main man Arthur Morgan’s head, only to use an exploit to have his hair explode like an ultra-fast time-lapse video of grass growing within a second.
Feb. 16, 2024
Ghostbusters 4 director promises fans that the sequel is "scary" as he teases new villain
Exclusive: Filmmaker Gil Kenan teases the menacing new threat the Death Chill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresDune 2on the cover, he reveals that you should expect both laughs and scares aplenty: “This is a scary Ghostbusters movie, I set out to go for the thrills. As a big-screen experience, I think it’s going to play like a scary, funny movie.
Feb. 16, 2024
A major DC character is dead on the cover of Outsiders #7
The cover and the title of the issue have both been censored… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The synopsis for the new issue - which has had its title redacted - is equally ominous and cryptic. It simply reads: “A requiem is held for a fallen friend. The Guide is opened, and the truth of the world is revealed.
Feb. 16, 2024
A new Avengers team forms, Morbius returns, and much more as Marvel adds 9 more Blood Hunt tie-ins
Marvel’s Blood Hunt event is getting bigger and bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following theannouncement of six Blood Hunt spin-off limited series, Marvel has topped things off with two more three issue tie-ins - and the announcement of sevenBlood Hunttie-in arcs to current ongoing titles. That’s not even mentioning six one-shots that will be included in the massive crossover, making for a total of two dozen comics that will be part of Blood Hunt, counting both versions of the main limited series and the Free Comic Book Day one-shot.
Feb. 16, 2024
After 6 Baldur's Gate 3 playthroughs, I've returned to the choice-heavy game that kickstarted my love for RPGs
Opinion | Baldur’s Gate 3 took over my life last year, so I decided to return to where my love for RPGs began When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Towards the end of last year,Baldur’s Gate 3took over my life. It’s fair to say that it became a personal hyperfixation, and the more time I spent with it, the more I understood its systems and began to really appreciate the depth and breadth of Larian’s RPG.
Feb. 16, 2024
After a chaotic first week, Helldivers 2 director says the team is "completely exhausted" but "very, very pleased" with its success
Don’t worry, the team is getting a vacation soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Helldivers 2 says the team is “completely exhausted” by the success of the shooter, but “very, very pleased” with how it’s shaping up. After an eventful launch that saw heaps of players push the servers to the limit, Helldivers 2 director and Arrowhead CEO, Johan Pilestedt, takes to Twitter to reflect on the past week.
Feb. 16, 2024
Dakota Johnson hasn't actually seen Madame Web yet, and we're guessing she probably never will
“I don’t know when I’ll see it… Someday…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webstar Dakota Johnson has admitted that she hasn’t actually seen the newSonyMarvel movie yet, though she promises she will “someday”. While promoting the new flick, which sees her bring Spider-Man comic character Cassandra Webb to life, the Fifty Shades of Grey actor spoke about how she tends to avoid watching her own films, so as not to give herself an “existential crisis”, duringan interview with Magic FM.
Feb. 16, 2024
After releasing some of the best Metroidvanias in the business, Ori dev shows off its very different action RPG
No Rest for the Wicked looks dark and punishing in new gameplay footage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moon Studios is best known forOri and the Blind Forest, a breathtakingly beautiful 2D Metroidvania that sees you tackle environmental puzzles and engage in some perilous platforming as an adorable bunny-like creature. Both it and its sequel,Ori and the Will of the Wisps, are right up there as some of the best Metroidvanias money can buy, but despite its expertise in the genre, the developer is instead cooking up something entirely different for its next game, No Rest for the Wicked.
Feb. 16, 2024
After that Deadpool 3 trailer, I’m convinced that Deadpool and Wolverine will save the MCU
Opinion | The Deadpool 3 trailer has convinced me that Wade Wilson will save the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The adamantium claws are out for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and although we once feared Wade Wilson might never get to join the spandex-clad ranks of the Avengers, Shawn Levy’sDeadpool 3(now officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine) is ushering in a new era.
Feb. 16, 2024
As developers attempt to "survive 2024", analyst says the industry's "gotta get to GTA 6 and hope"
Sentiments aren’t particularly positive at the DICE Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As developers gather in Las Vegas for the first major games industry event of the year, reports suggest many are simply trying to “survive” the next 12 months - andGTA 6might be key to that survival. The DICE Awards are a prestigious annual ceremony that sees a substantial gathering of games industry professionals.
Feb. 16, 2024
As Microsoft looks to open the door to a wider audience, now is the time for an Xbox handheld
Opinion | Handhelds still count as hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we continue to see growth in a new hardware segment for high-powered handhelds,Microsofthas an opportunity to court a new audience. In the wake of the company’s Future of Xbox event, now feels like the right time for the world’s first Xbox gaming handheld, with a device designed to deliver the full Xbox experience on the go.
Feb. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 and Marvel's Spider-Man 2 win big at DICE Awards 2024
Larian’s RPG has been crowned Game of the Year yet again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 27th Annual DICE Awards took place yesterday, February 15, and, unsurprisingly, Larian Studio’s D&D flavored RPG won big at the event, coming away with five prizes in total, including that all-important Game of the Year award. It also scooped the prize for Role-Playing Game of the Year, as well as Outstanding Achievement in Story, Game Design, and Game Direction.
Feb. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 Patch 6 is live now, with improved smooching, a long-awaited fix for party management, and hangovers
Larian promises “improvements and fixes galore” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 6 is live now, with patch notes promising everything from improved kissing animations to party management. In thepatch notes, Larian shows off more details about patch 6, some of which it had already hinted at. Earlier this week, the developer confirmed thatplayers would finally be able to swap party members around more easily.
Feb. 16, 2024
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's May 2024 solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, there’s the just announcedBoy Wonder limited seriesfrom writer/artist Juni Ba. Focusing on Damian Wayne as he teams up with Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, and Jason Todd to investigate a string of disappearances in Gotham. Then there’s Outsiders #7, which has a limited solicit which redacts the title of the upcoming arc. But one thing that seems to be the case is that someone may kick the bucket in the title, as Outsiders #7 promises a “requiem for a fallen friend.
Feb. 16, 2024
Christopher Nolan would love to make a horror film, he just hasn't found an "exceptional idea" yet
The Oppenheimer filmmaker really wants to make a horror, he just hasn’t found the right story yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Christopher Nolan has dabbled in many genres from superhero blockbusters to war dramas, but he is yet to make a horror movie. However, that’s not because he doesn’t want to, the filmmaker just hasn’t found the right idea for one yet.
Feb. 16, 2024
Crash Bandicoot dev explains how the series kept its identity separate from Nintendo's 3D platformer: "When Mario 64 came out it shifted everybody's thinking"
“We all realized that 3D platforming was amazing, but also that you had to do it in a controlled way” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario 64 defined 3D platformers to such a degree that its influences are still being felt now, 28 years later. The original Crash Bandicoot debuted more or less simultaneously with Nintendo’s classic, but ended up taking a much different path with the concept.
Feb. 16, 2024
After almost 400 hours with Elden Ring, I've found the action RPG's hardest enemy – an innocuous, random teleporting knight who you might have missed entirely
Opinion | Just when I thought I was out, this random banished knight has pulled me back in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InElden Ring, I’ve beaten the best of the best. I’ve defeated Dragonlord Placidusax, slaughtered Starscourge Rahdan, battered the Elden Beast, and murdered Malenia, Blade of Miquella. Over multiple playthroughs and a handful of profiles, I’ve spent close to 400 hours roving The Lands Between – from its highest peaks to its Blighttown-like bowels – combing the corners of its sprawling overworld, conversing with its whimsical NPCs, and laying waste to the wicked creatures that stalk its grasslands and garrisons alike.
Feb. 16, 2024
Dang, The Witcher 4 studio says its new IP "definitely is NOT a cosmic horror in feudal Japan," which is precisely what I was hoping it was
“I would say, everything outside of a rather specific, and slightly odd field of ‘Cosmic horror in feudal Japan’ is an option When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one game I would want to followCDPR’s long-awaited sequelThe Witcher 4, it would be a cosmic horror game set in feudal Japan - and I mean that sincerely! In fact, CDPR, with its spectacular worldbuilding, is one of the few studios I would trust to pull off something so wild.
Feb. 16, 2024
Developer of legendary CRPG thinks the team behind the beloved hit is gone forever, and that the company "will forever stay a one game studio"
“The individuals of ZA/UM have left the corporate body behind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind one of the best CRPGs of modern times is destined to become “a one-game studio,” according to its final writer remaining at the company. Now, in a new report byGLHF, Argo Tuulik, the last remaining writer remaining at the studio to have worked on Disco Elysium - himself in line to lose his job - says that he thinks ZA/UM “will forever stay a one-game studio.
Feb. 16, 2024
Diablo 4 Rogue suffers another wardrobe malfunction, as this time their underwear gets nerfed
No more bums for you, love from Blizzard. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an argument as old as gaming - just how much skin is acceptable to show in a video game? You’d think in a game rated M for Mature, similar to R-rated movies, the answer would be ‘quite a lot.’ As it turns out, the backlash from arecent Diablo 4 Battle Pass itemhas seen the developers turning tail on the decision to let players bare ass.
Feb. 16, 2024
Dune 2 reveals a surprise cast member at the world premiere: Anya Taylor-Joy
The actor made a surprise appearance at the world premiere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprise reveal, Anya Taylor-Joy made an appearance at the world premiere ofDune 2, hosted in London – and in the process confirmed rumors that she has a role in the sci-fi sequel. If you were in any doubt about the actor definitely appearing in the film,Varietyconfirmed the news after Taylor-Joy hit the red carpet.
Feb. 16, 2024
Early Gladiator 2 footage has reportedly blown studio executives away
Ridley Scott’s Gladiator 2 gets high early praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2 has got some glowing early praise according to new reports. Ridley Scott’s epic historical sequelrecently wrapped filming, andDeadlinesuggests that studio executives have been “blown away” by what they’ve seen so far. The film will take place over 20 years after the first film, following Paul Mescal as Lucius Verus, the son of Empress Lucilla (Connie Nielsen).
Feb. 16, 2024
Elden Ring trademarks goes through "change of ownership" that sees FromSoftware fully own its magnum opus
Bandai Namco is still on publishing duties When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DeveloperFromSoftwarenow fully owns the trademark to its open world opusElden Ring, after previously sharing ownership with publisher Bandai Namco. While Bandai Namco isn’t totally out of the picture - the company even updated its Elden RingYouTubeplaylist recently - this change in ownership could signal FromSoftware’s growing ambitions.
Feb. 16, 2024
Exclusive Disney Lorcana reveal shows off a big change for Enchanted cards in Into the Inklands
Locations and items are now included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fancy an exclusiveDisneyLorcana reveal from Into the Inklands, its latest expansion? Well, seeing as you asked so nicely, here are some previously unseen cards. Our treat. To be precise, this Disney Lorcana reveal shows off six new ‘Enchanted’ cards that’ll be appearing this March for Into the Inklands.
Feb. 16, 2024
First reactions to Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender call it a "fun new take on a timeless classic"
Aang and his crew arrive to positive audience reactions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions toNetflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbenderare in, and they’re pretty positive. Adapted from the beloved animated Nickelodeon show of the same name, the eight-episode-long series follows the last surviving Airbender, a young boy named Aang, who must learn to master the four elements – water, earth, fire, and air – to restore balance to a world threatened by the terrifying Fire Nation.
Feb. 16, 2024
Florence Pugh says her Dune 2 character is "one of the quietest characters" she has ever played
Exclusive | The star says she was excited to portray Princess Irulan due to her “calculated” nature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you thought the cast forDunewas stacked then wait until you see the sequel, with several big names joining the all-star line-up for the highly anticipatedPart Two. One of these is none other than Florence Pugh, the Oscar-nominated star of hit films includingLittle Women,Oppenheimer, andDon’t Worry Darling.
Feb. 16, 2024
Former BioWare lead says his new survival game is only $30 because "there's only so many dollars to go around" in a competitive genre
But make your shiny AAA-looking game cheap, and they will come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having spoken to Mass Effect veteran Aaryn Flynn, CEO of Inflexion Games - the developers working on upcoming survival crafting gameNightingale- it’s clear he’s aware of the stiff competition vying for our attention in the genre. When our game libraries are saturated with well-rounded titles likeValheim, Palworld, and Sons of the Forest, pulling in an extensive player base for Nightingale isn’t going to be an easy task.
Feb. 16, 2024
Full Skull and Bones map with all locations
The Skull and Bones map is huge, giving you plenty of space to sail and do piracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones map sees you exploring a fictionalized Indian Ocean, plundering the shores and islands of Africa and East Indies. Since you spend most of your time controlling your ship, the map is obviously pretty massive, giving you plenty of space for all yourSkull and Bonespiracy activities, but exploring it all will take you a while.
Feb. 16, 2024
"S**tposting is a blessing and a curse," say GTA 6 community mods in a futile bid to weed out silliness
The silliness crackdown isn’t totally working When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before the long and arduous road toGTA 6continues, moderators on the game’s subreddit have attempted to crack down on the swamp of shitposts that have become more and more common in recent months. But the attempt doesn’t seem to be massively successful. “Shitposting is both a blessing and a curse,” writes one moderator on the GTA 6subreddit.
Feb. 16, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director says the original cast will be "actual characters" rather than just cameos
Exclusive: SFX talks to director Gil Kenan about bringing back the ‘Busters for Frozen Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the OG Ghostbusters team – Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson – certainly had a role to play in Afterlife,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empiredirector Gil Kenan promises they will feel “more fully fleshed out” in the fourth entry.
Feb. 16, 2024
Helldivers 2 isn't just good co-op, it's a masterclass in designing comedy games
A few thoughts from the bridge of The Fist of Family Values… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 is one of my favourite games of the last few months. It’s exciting, it’s well-designed, startlingly deep and has an engaging core game loop. It’s also, to use the technical term, really fucking funny. You realise this before you even hit the title screen – the game’s blunt but enthusiastic introductory cutscene has a superb combination of overacting, ridiculous dialogue, implied darkness and physical comedy.
Feb. 16, 2024
Horror movie with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score finally gets release date – and it's coming to streaming
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A horror movie with a perfectRotten Tomatoesscore has finally got a release date – and the good news is, you’ll soon be able to watch it at home as it’s coming straight to streaming. It sounds like quite the chilling affair, too, revolving around a woman trying to shelter from a storm with a man living in isolation in a caravan park.
Feb. 16, 2024
How one of 2023's best TV episodes proves Ebon Moss-Bachrach will be perfect for Fantastic Four
Opinion: The Bear tells us all we need to know about why the MCU’s Ben Grimm is a rock-solid choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like many, I’ve been a Carmy-come-lately to The Bear, the pressure-cooker FX drama that revolves around culinary wunderkind Carmy (Jeremy Allen White) returning home to Chicago to take charge of his late brother Michael’s greasy, rundown sandwich shop.
Feb. 16, 2024
Yellowstone creator's next show adds Jon Hamm to the cast
Jon Hamm has joined Landman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next show from Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, titled Landman, has added Jon Hamm to the line-up. PerVariety, Hamm is joining the show as a recurring guest star, portraying a character named Monty Miller. The series also stars Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph, Mark Collie, James Jordan, Kayla Wallace, Jacob Lofland, and Paulina Chávez.
Feb. 16, 2024
How to kill 8 Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2
Bile Spewers are huge Helldivers 2 bugs that vomit jets of acid at you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to kill 8 Bile Spewers in Helldivers 2 you’ll need to be quick on your feet and bring some decent firepower to take down these surprisingly powerful enemies. You’ve got a few variants to think about and some options if you want to clear this personal order fast.
Feb. 16, 2024
Imaginary director explains how horror classic Poltergeist influenced the new Blumhouse movie
Exclusive: Director Jeff Wadlow talks about the horror films that inspired his new supernatural horror pic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imaginary director Jeff Wadlow says Tobe Hooper’s horror classic Poltergeist influenced his upcoming Blumhouse pic. “The original Poltergeist was a major touchstone for us,” Wadlow tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresDune 2on the cover. “It perfectly strikes the balance between scares and this benign sense of wonder and excitement and emotion that you get when you have a family that you care about.
Feb. 16, 2024
It's been 24 years, but the 'father' of the original Xbox says people are still worrying about the same things following new console tease
Seamus Blackley thinks Xbox is working on something “amazing” right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been 24 years since the original Xbox launched, but its ‘father’ says fans are still worrying about the same thing following the latest console tease. On February 15, Xbox bossPhil Spencershared news about hardware, exclusivity, and more in an episode of theXbox Podcast.
Feb. 16, 2024
Xbox boss Phil Spencer isn't ruling out Starfield ever coming to PS5
“I don’t think we should as an industry ever rule out a game going to any other platform” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldon PS5 is still a possibility, according toMicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spencer. During yesterday’s special edition of theOfficial Xbox Podcast, Spencer announced thatfour games currently exclusive to Xbox will be making their way to other consoles. He didn’t specify which titles are set to go multiplatform, but he did confirm that Starfield isn’t one of them.
Feb. 16, 2024
Limited-time Cyberpunk Red & Classic Megabundle means a tabletop trip to Night City has never been cheaper
That’s a preem deal, choom! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reason whyright nowis the ideal time to get into Cyberpunk Red is – for a limited time only – you can pick up everything you need to play foras little as $18. (Or£14.13if you’re based in the UK.)That’s right. Humble’s 23-item Cyberpunk Red & Classic Megabundle is positively stuffed with rulebooks, sourcebooks, and extras that’ll see you set to explore all Night City has to offer.
Feb. 16, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 5 review: "Shattering loss and large-scale spectacle"
With bloody spectacle and shattering loss, this is an episode defined by absence Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Masters of the Air episode 5 heralds the halfway mark of the limited series' run, with just four episodes remaining. Appropriately, the show hits a seismic turning point this week in an installment that brings shattering loss, large-scale spectacle, and more lingering grief.
Feb. 16, 2024
Memory review: "Jessica Chastain and Peter Sarsgaard make a riveting duo"
A tough and draining watch that’s worth enduring for its well-matched leads’ compelling star turns. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A woman who can’t forget meets a man who can’t remember in a thorny drama from Mexico’s Michel Franco that is bleak, sad and hopeful in equal measure.
Feb. 16, 2024
MSI Claw struggles against Asus ROG Ally in early benchmarks, but don’t write the handheld off just yet
MSI’s handheld could sharpen its claws When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MSI Claw hasn’t officially released yet, but enthusiasts and media outlets are already putting the handheld PC to the test. Naturally, the early benchmarks pit the portable against its uncanny rival, theAsusROG Ally, and while performance falls short, I reckon it’s worth waiting for the dust to settle.
Feb. 16, 2024
Nearly 10 years after it first began, my unreasonable obsession with Nintendo's amiibo can finally stop
Opinion | So long, and thanks for all the plastic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I cannot believe after nearly 10 years and 95* individual amiibo, the Super Smash Bros. line of Nintendo’s admittedly middling toys-to-life endeavor is ending with the release of Sora, the last DLC character for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, today. At least for now, anyway.
Feb. 16, 2024
Netflix’s new sci-fi epic from the creators of Game of Thrones will feature a key difference from its original novel
Exclusive: 3 Body Problem director Derek Tsang has high praise for the adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s next sci-fi epic 3 Body Problem marks the return of Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss to genre television. The new eight-part drama sees the duo team up with executive producer Alexander Woo to tackle an ambitious adaptation of Liu Cixin’s Hugo and Nebula award-winning novel ‘The Three-Body Problem’.
Feb. 16, 2024
New horror movie Sting is giving us major Eight Legged Freaks meets Alien vibes
The giant flesh-eating spider pic hits theaters this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Sting has arrived and our arachnophobia is in full swing. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, Charlotte’s (Alyla Browne) seemingly harmless pet spider (who she names Sting) gets real big, eats a parrot, whistles, and climbs down the throat and into someone’s stomach a la facehugger from Ridley Scott’s Alien.
Feb. 16, 2024
Next James Bond movie gets a disappointing update: "Nothing is happening yet"
What’s going on with Mr. Bond? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Bond producer Barbara Broccoli has given a disappointing update on the next movie in the beloved franchise. Speaking toDeadlineat Christopher Nolan’s British Film Institute Fellowship Award ceremony recently, she was quizzed on if she can say anything about Bond’s future. “No, there’s nothing I can tell you about the next Bond film,” she told the publication.
Feb. 16, 2024
Nintendo has only missed a February Direct once in the past 12 years, and there's no reason to expect them to stop now whether or not you believe the leaks
You can probably trust 5 straight years of February Directs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We are once again in the season ofNintendo Directspeculation, as you might have guessed from the chaos that Switch fans have been in over the past few weeks. The most recent leaks suggest that a Direct is coming soon, but whether or not you believe the rumors, a decade’s worth of history points to another February Direct.
Feb. 16, 2024
On the heels of Alan Wake 2's success, Max Payne remakes and Control 2 are picking up the "development pace"
As Alan Wake 2 becomes the studio’s fastest-selling game ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Springboarding off of metafictional horrorAlan Wake 2, developer Remedy Entertainment has announced that its other bizarro shooters have “increased development pace.” Alan Wake 2 still hasn’t recouped its development costs, but the studio notes that the game, in two months, sold more than double what Control managed to sell in four months.
Feb. 16, 2024
Reacher star Alan Ritchson "would absolutely love" to be the DCU's Batman
He’s already been Hawk and Aquaman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reacher star Alan Ritchson is a fan-favorite choice to play Batman in the DCU – and the actor is all for it. “The fact that people are interested in me playing Batman is a real honor and privilege,” Ritchson told thePost Cred Podcast. “It’s one of the first characters I fell in love with as a child: I still remember the big, long pistol coming out of Joker’s pants as he goes to shoot down the Batplane.
Feb. 16, 2024
Respawn's Star Wars FPS is reportedly a Mandalorian game, and it sounds like everything I wanted from Titanfall 3 and then some
I could not dream of a better fit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New reports are emerging about the Star Wars FPS in development at Titanfall and Apex Legends studio Respawn, and if even a single word of these rumors is true it sounds like an absolute dream game for me. A new report fromInsider Gamingsuggests that Respawn’s FPS will see you take the role of a Mandalorian bounty hunter during the time of the Galactic Empire.
Feb. 16, 2024
Sea of Thieves' rarest item meets its most unlucky player as server maintenance spells unfathomable tragedy: "If you didn't capture it, nobody would believe you"
The Box of Wondrous Secrets will remain a secret for this incredibly unlucky Sea of Thieves player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One incredibly unfortunate Sea of Thieves player has shared their tragic encounter with the open-world adventure game’s rarest item. In a post aptly titled ‘I’m so sad’, Reddit user SnooPoems9646 revealed a screenshot that really paints the entire devastating picture.
Feb. 16, 2024
Skull and Bones' coolest feature - a hand-crafted Ship Wheel controller with a dedicated "Shanty Mode" button - isn't even real
Ubisoft only created one for promotional purposes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisoft’s repeatedly delayed multiplayer pirate sim,Skull and Bones, has entered the high seas today, and a promotional ship wheel-shaped controller is easily the coolest thing about this launch. Ubisoft introduced the Ship’s Wheel controller in the video below, which ogles over its various handles, hand-carved finish, and chipped wood texture.
Feb. 16, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown gets high praise from director of her new Netflix movie: "We were very lucky to have her"
Exclusive: Damsel director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo says his leading lady is “fantastic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Millie Bobby Brown switches demogorgons for dragons in the new Netflix fantasy movie Damsel, providing what the director has called a “fantastic” performance. “We needed an actress that has the craft for delivering something that is really, really tricky and difficult in this revision, which is the survival journey,” Juan Carlos Fresnadillo tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresDune 2on the cover.
Feb. 16, 2024
Super Smash Bros Ultimate director says "work has finally come to an end" now that the Sora amiibo is here
There’s now an Amiibo for all 93 fighters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate’s director says “work has finally come to an end” on the Switch fighting game now that the Sora amiibo is here. After praising the people involved in the amiibo’s development, Sakurai writes (machine translated): “All the fighters have been converted into amiibo, and the ‘Super Smash Bros Ultimate’ work has finally come to an end” - breaking the hearts of fans everywhere.
Feb. 16, 2024
Switch 2: Nintendo reportedly targeting early 2025 release date
Multiple reports claim development sources have revealed the Switch 2 release window When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Original story:New reports claim the yet unannouncedNintendo Switch 2is releasing early next year. I should addend the part about Eurogamer and VGC’s corroboration to include the outlets' respective language, as it suggests much less of ahardconfirmation of Lippe’s report. Eurogamer says only that it’s “heard similar whispers,” while VGC’s sources were able to corroborate that they’re indeed “working on Switch 2 games planned for release early next year but could not confirm if that meant a later-than-expected launch for the console itself.
Feb. 16, 2024
The 32 best '70s movies
With “New Hollywood” in full swing, director-driven works reflected a morally ambiguous atmosphere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the first decade totally free of parochial content restrictions yet plagued by nightmares of the Vietnam War, movies changed forever in the 1970s. But which of them are actually the best? After foreign filmmakers ruled the 1960s, a new movement of “New Hollywood” was in full swing with home-grown Hollywood directors exerting more creative control over their work than before.
Feb. 16, 2024
The 32 greatest Disney movie moments
These are the Disney moments that take us wonder by wonder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the release of its 1937 feature film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,Disneyhas been synonymous with timeless storytelling and quality craftsmanship. While it’s true that noteverythingever made from the studio are seismic hits, there’s no dispute that Disney is a name known worldwide.
Feb. 16, 2024
The creator of anticipated city-builder got their start by making one of the most iconic Skyrim mods
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is born of Sala’s will to break free from the everyday grind. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Already coming to the table with aBAFTA-nominated game behind him, solo dev Tomas Sala has a lot to live up to with his upcoming city builder Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles. In the latest Edge magazine issue, Sala explained how he started down his development path.
Feb. 16, 2024
The Iron Claw is more than just a wrestling movie – it provides an insightful look at masculinity and toxic family dynamics
Big Screen Spotlight | A24’s The Iron Claw is so much more than a sports drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Iron Clawis a family affair. Based on the true story of the Von Erich wrestling family, Kevin (Zac Efron), David (Harris Dickinson), and Kerry (Jeremy Allen White) Von Erich rose to prominence in the ’80s under the guidance of their father and coach, former wrestler Fritz (Holt McCallany).
Feb. 16, 2024
The latest entry in the best-kept JRPG secret finally leaves Japan this year
Ys 10: Nordics is finally coming our way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. JRPG Christmas seems set to continue all year long, but deep in my heart, I think the one I might be most excited about is Ys 10: Nordics, which is finally being released outside of Japan this fall. Developer Nihon Falcom has come to be known over the years for continuing to make the kind of JRPGs that seemed to die out after the PS2 era: back-to-basics adventures with rock-solid combat systems, excellent world-building, and a memorable cast of characters.
Feb. 16, 2024
The MCU Fantastic Four reboot needs to nail these five things from comics to be perfect
If Marvel Studios really wants to get its Fantastic Four reboot right, it just needs to look to these elements of FF comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To many longtime Fantastic Four fans (such as yours truly), that sounds like music to our ears. But there are still a few sticking points that Marvel Studios will need to address to ensure that its take on the FF rings true with fans and fresh audiences alike, while also capturing the true essence of the “World’s Greatest Comic Magazine,” to quote the Fantastic Four’s original comic tagline.
Feb. 16, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live says Rick and Michonne's potential reunion is inspired by "sweeping historical dramas"
Exclusive: Scott Gimple talks Richonne in The Ones Who Live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming spin-offThe Ones Who Live, though, promises to pick up on the epic love story of Rick and Michonne (Danai Gurira), AKA Richonne. The duo haven’t seen each other in some time, since Rick was forced to blow up the bridge he was standing on as he was getting swarmed by Walkers.
Feb. 16, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live showrunner explains how Jadis's long-planned arc informed the Rick and Michonne spin-off
Exclusive: The Walking Dead boss Scott Gimple also reveals that the CRM wasn’t originally supposed to feature in the spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Liveshowrunner has opened up on how Jadis’s long-planned arc informed the spin-off – and revealed that the Civic Republic Military wasn’t ever actually supposed to be in it at all.
Feb. 16, 2024
This cozy camper van survival game takes the best elements of The Sims and Stardew Valley and puts them on wheels
Outbound has you using the elements to your advantage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all dreamed of running away from the stresses of modern life and living in the forest, and this cozy campervan survival game lets you do exactly that. Outbound is an upcoming open-world survival game with cozy and crafting elements that are very reminiscent of games likeStardew Valley, House Flipper, and The Sims.
Feb. 16, 2024
This Lian Li standing desk could replace your gaming PC case and monitor, all while giving space age realness
A desk for your spaceship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like Lian Li is hellbent on making regular setups redundant, as the company’s latest gaming desk idea doubles up as a gaming PC case and a secondary monitor. Better still, it has the ability to cloak its expensive innards, as it can switch instantly from transparent to opaque with the push of a button, providing the experience with major sci-fi vives.
Feb. 16, 2024
This narrative adventure nails the early '00s era of internet forums and game communities
Indie Spotlight | Videoverse tells a story with a heartfelt message I won’t soon forget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Videoverse, I’m scrolling through a community page, liking art, making comments, and checking the responses on my own posts. Then, I get a notification and start messaging an online pal. I can’t quite get over how perfectly Kinmoku’s narrative adventure captures the early days of the internet; I feel like I’ve been transported back in time.
Feb. 16, 2024
Timothée Chalamet teases "cautionary tale" of Paul Atreides in Dune 2 and how it could continue in Part 3
Exclusive: Dune 2 star Timothée Chalamet teases his character’s arc in the upcoming sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Timothée Chalamet has teased the arc of his character Paul Atreides in Dune: Part Two, saying it’s a “cautionary tale” – which, hopefully, he can explore further if a third movie is made, based on the novel Dune Messiah.
Feb. 16, 2024
Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey director responds to that 3% Rotten Tomatoes score, and teases Disney horror universe
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked how he coped with the negative backlash, the director replied, “It’s a really strange one for me.” Frake-Waterfield tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresDune 2on the cover: “To be honest, you’ve got to have a really, really thick skin to be a filmmaker because you get heavily, heavily criticized regardless of the means and the resources you have.
Feb. 16, 2024
Juni Ba puts a cool, cartoony spin on Damian Wayne in new DC Black Label book The Boy Wonder
The five-issue series puts the spotlight on Robin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Damian Wayne takes the spotlight in The Boy Wonder - a new DC Black Label series that is described as an “accessible and heartrending fairy tale.” Written and drawn by Juni Ba, the five-issue series explores Batman’s son’s sometimes difficult relationship withthe other men who have been Robin: Nightwing (Dick Grayson),Red Hood (Jason Todd), and Red Robin (Tim Drake).
Feb. 16, 2024
How to get the Skull and Bones Bombardier Padewakang ship in Telok Penjarah
How to get the level 5 Bombardier Padewakang ship in Skull and Bones and finally take on higher level quests safely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Bombardier Padewakang ship is a level 5 vessel that takes a little work to unlock, and is especially handy for taking on some of the later quests and missions you’ll be sent on in the game.
Feb. 15, 2024
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom engineer creates tree-felling machine that I'd honestly kill to have in my favorite survival game
The Korok Forest isn’t safe from this monstrosity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfans are still delving deep into the game’s engineering system, and this recent creation looks like both Hestu’s worst nightmare and all my personal dreams come true - even if those dreams pertain to a different game. The Hyrule Engineering subreddit is a place where Tears of the Kingdom fans can show off their most intricate builds and spread their crafting wisdom.
Feb. 15, 2024
"From our family to yours": Pedro Pascal breaks silence on Fantastic Four casting by all but confirming the 1960s setting
Mister Fantastic is a big fan of The Beatles, clearly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFantastic Fourcastis locked inand at the head of the family is Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards. In response to the news,The Last of Usand The Mandalorian actor posted a less-than-cryptic message on social media that all but confirms the longstanding rumours about the MCU movie’s setting.
Feb. 15, 2024
4 Xbox games are coming to other consoles, but Starfield and Indiana Jones aren't
Xbox is keeping hold of its big exclusives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loosely in line with recent rumors,MicrosoftGaming bossPhil Spencersays Xbox is bringing four exclusive games to other consoles. Speaking on theXbox event today, Spencer didn’t specify which exclusives will become multiplatform releases, but he did remove two big hitters from the running:Starfield, andIndiana Jonesand the Great Circle.
Feb. 15, 2024
5 years after its release, one of the biggest Stardew Valley mods hits 2 million downloads
Stardew Valley Expanded breathes new life into ConcernedApe’s farming sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggestStardew Valleymods out there has hit two million downloads, and I’m not surprised considering all of the exciting things it offers. The mod’s creator celebrated the download milestone earlier this week, tweeting: “I’m humbled by all of your love and support over all of these years.
Feb. 15, 2024
A 23 year-old cult classic pirate series has been revived as a free open-world RPG inspired by the best pirate game ever, and it's getting great Steam reviews
Caribbean Legend: Sandbox is a new Sea Dogs game in all but name When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, there’s pretty much a new Sea Dogs game, but first I havea lotof context to share. If you’d rather not indulge in the long and confusing history of a cult classic pirate series, just scroll down until just after the picture of some pirates in front of a ship and that’ll take you straight to the point.
Feb. 15, 2024
A convincing new fake Valve VR headset appeared last night - but it was all a joke that started at a furry convention
The Valve Prism isn’t real (sorry) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three months after originating as a joke at a furry convention, a fakeValveheadset has caught users off guard by coming across as incredibly genuine. The teaser fliers claimed the Valve Deckard would launch on February 14, Valentine’s Day, which was yesterday, in case you didn’t notice or forgot.
Feb. 15, 2024
A hidden TVA detail may reveal if Deadpool 3 takes place before Loki
One of the Deadpool 3 trailer’s Loki Easter eggs might be a clue as to when it takes place on the MCU timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of theDeadpool 3 trailer Easter eggsmight have just offered up a clue as to when it takes place on theMarvel timeline. Fans soon took to Reddit to theorize on what certain aspects of the promo meant, from itspossible Avengers: Age of Ultron nodtothatmysterious bald head.
Feb. 15, 2024
After 3 years of "a lot of painful work," first-time dev had no idea his game was one of the best-reviewed Steam releases of the year
Sheepy: A Short Adventure is a certified, totally free hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I found and wrote about Sheepy: A Short Adventure just yesterday, the pleasant little platformer had around 1,750 Steam user reviews with a 99% positive rating. That’s since jumped to nearly 1,900 reviews, still at 99% positive. Bear in mind, the game only came out on February 6.
Feb. 15, 2024
After buying many of the biggest publishers on PlayStation and Nintendo, Phil Spencer says Xbox is already one of the biggest publishers on PlayStation and Nintendo
Funny how that works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft, you may have heard, has acquired a few gaming companies in the past few years, the biggest and most recent beingActivision Blizzard. Largely thanks to these enormous acts of corporate consolidation, Microsoft Gaming bossPhil Spencerreckons Xbox is now “one of the largest publishers” on competing platforms PlayStation and Nintendo.
Feb. 15, 2024
All Helldivers 2 errors, server status and working fixes
If you’re having issues and errors in Helldivers 2 that mean you can’t join or create lobbies, this’ll help When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 servers at capacity, infinite loading screens, and failing to join or create a lobby are errors and issues no liberty-loving Helldiver wants to see. The surging popularity of the game is both great to see and a huge problem, as it means the servers are sometimes busted or totally full with Helldivers waiting to spread Managed Democracy.
Feb. 15, 2024
All Helldivers 2 Factions and enemy groups
There are two kinds of enemy in Helldivers 2 - but will there be a third faction? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 factions include the Terminids, the Automatons, and maybe a future third faction to be introduced, with players having expected the alien Illuminate to be added at some point ever since the game was released.
Feb. 15, 2024
Another beloved Disney icon is getting the Lego treatment
Hi ho, hi ho, it’s off to work we go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are the latestDisneyicons to get a Lego makeover. Inspired by the dwarfs' quaint woodland home as seen in Disney’s first feature-length animation, this kit is made up of more than 2,200 Lego pieces and comes with 10 minifigures (a feat usually reserved for thebest Lego sets).
Feb. 15, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 didn't arrive on Valentine's Day like everyone expected, and players are in shambles
Sorry, no new smooches for Valentine’s Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s steamy new patch 6 didn’t drop yesterday on Valentine’s Day, and now its players are in shambles. Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 6’s big new feature is lovely new smooching animations for its characters. We’ve seen new animations of Shadowheart and Lae’zel kissing, andGale being incredibly submissive for Astarion.
Feb. 15, 2024
Can you play Helldivers 2 solo?
Helldivers 2 doesn’t have a singleplayer mode, but you can play solo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing Helldivers 2 solo is entirely possible, but whether it’s recommended is a different story as Helldivers 2 can be brutally tough. To be clear, you won’t find a dedicated single-player mode which means your only option is to dive into a normal mission, forgoing any assistance from squadmates, which means you’ll be facing the full force of the enemies alone.
Feb. 15, 2024
Christopher Nolan says the MCU helped keep movies alive after COVID: "Thank God for Marvel movies"
Nolan thinks the MCU had a big impact on the box office When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan has credited Marvel with helping cinema bounce back after pandemic-induced shutdowns turned theaters dark. In conversation withThe New York TimesandOppenheimeractor Robert Downey Jr., Nolan acknowledged the impact the MCU has had on the box office. “Let Jon Favreau [Iron Man director] take a huge risk, and there you go,” he said, referring to Downey Jr.
Feb. 15, 2024
Delayed sequel to Gerard Butler's underrated 2020 disaster movie starts filming soon
Greenland: Migration is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-delayed sequel to the Gerard Butler-led disaster pic Greenland is set to start filming soon. Titled Greenland: Migration, the sequel reunites Butler with director Ric Roman Waugh and writer Chris Sparling who co-wrote the new screenplay with Mitchell Lafortune. Production is set to begin in April.
Feb. 15, 2024
Disco Elysium studio has reportedly canceled a standalone expansion to the beloved RPG as potential layoffs loom
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report suggests that the threat of dozens of layoffs looms at ZA/UM, as the studio has canceled the development of a standalone expansion to its beloved RPG Disco Elysium. GLHF at Sports Illustratedreports that ZA/UM has canceled a project known internally as X7, which would’ve been a standalone expansion to Disco Elysium.
Feb. 15, 2024
Dr. Strange is here for Matt Murdock's confession in a preview of Daredevil #6
Preview | Take an exclusive look inside the latest issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life has changed a lot for Matt Murdock recently. Following the end ofChip Zdarsky and Marco Checchetto’s long run on the Man Without Fear, Matt has been born again, both literally and metaphorically. Having died to save his friends he was returned to life, but missing his memories of his time as Daredevil, he embarked ona new path as a Catholic priest.
Feb. 15, 2024
Embracer Group quietly cancelled 29 unannounced games and shut 7 studios within six months last year
This follows the company making over 1,300 workers redundant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group cancelled 29 unannounced games between July and December last year. “As part of the restructuring program, Embracer still has a few larger structured divestment processes ongoing that could strengthen our balance sheet and further reduce capex,” Embracer Group CEO Lars Wingefors said earlier today.
Feb. 15, 2024
Expect more PlayStation games on PC as Sony reveals its plans "aggressive" work on multiplatform releases
Sony chairman Hiroki Totoki has shared the company’s plans for the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current chairman ofSonyhas revealed that the company plans to “proactively” work on multiplatform releases as part of an “aggressive” growth plan. During Sony’s latestearnings report, chairman Hiroki Totoki discussed the company’s ongoing efforts to make more of PlayStation’s first-party titles available across multiple platforms.
Feb. 15, 2024
First Dune 2 reactions call it a "magnum opus" that ups the action and politics alike with "incredible" performances from Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya
“I can say I have ridden a sandworm” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for Dune 2 are in and the sci-fi epic is being called director Denis Villeneuve’s “magnum opus” - with special praise for the leading performances from Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya. “Dune Part Two is jaw-dropping, breathtaking & wildly exhilarating,” film criticCourtney Howard said.
Feb. 15, 2024
First trailer for X-Men ’97 is an action-packed, nostalgia-fueled treat for '90s kids
X-Men ‘97 is set to hit Disney Plus in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for X-Men ‘97 is here – it’s everything us ’90s kids hoped it would be. The upcoming animatedDisneyPlus series picks up right where X-Men: The Animated series ended. The flagship show ran from 1992 to 1997 on Fox’s kid-friendly programming block – and turned many a kid into an X-Men-loving, superhero-obsessed adult (like myself).
Feb. 15, 2024
Five years after it was announced, Hollow Knight: Silksong devs assure rabid fans they are "still hard at work on the game"
Just in case you were doubting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight Silksong’s devs are still hard at work on the game, which is the only update you’re getting for the sequel right now. Yesterday, February 14, was obviously Valentine’s Day around the world, and Team Cherry marked the date in the briefest of ways. “Happy Valentine’s Day everyone.
Feb. 15, 2024
Granblue Fantasy Relink and the challenge of translating a domestic RPG phenomenon into a global success
Opinion | Getting more eyes on cool things is great - but the process isn’t always straightforward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s difficult to please everyone, especially when you’re releasing a new game in a long-running franchise. Do you appease the diehard fan, or reach out to new audiences? Is it even possible to translate and make a domestic phenomenon accessible while retaining the depth and breadth that made local fans fall in love with it in the first place?
Feb. 15, 2024
Halo season 2, episode 3 review: "The way forward is obvious: more Reach, less Rubble"
An unbalanced episode, ‘Visegrad’ sees Master Chief at his lowest point and others left at a crossroads. With Halo’s first act out of the way and a war set to begin, the way forward is obvious: more Reach, less Rubble. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The review contains some spoilers for Halo season 2, episode 3.
Feb. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 goes full "robot Vietnam" with new mission types against the horrible Automatons
The Automatons have somehow got worse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s horrible Automatons are officially expanding, and they’ve quietly introduced a brand new game mode to the hit shooter. Helldivers 2 has been dubbed ‘robot Vietnam,’ if you didn’t already know, and that’s chiefly because of its terrifying robot armies, which descend on players like vicious killing machines.
Feb. 15, 2024
Helldivers 2 players get the whole Discord locked down by pressing F to pay too much respect
Democracy dies in darkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The official Helldivers 2 Discord was locked down last night after members repeatedly spammed “F” in every channel to pay respects. “F” is pretty much a universal sign of paying respects nowadays, thanks to Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s ‘Press F to Pay Respects’ moment. It seems Helldivers 2 players have been paying a little too much respect in the game’s official Discord channel, repeatedly spamming “F” in every channel to the point where they were warned of bans being handed out by moderators.
Feb. 15, 2024
Here's which Xbox games could be coming to PS5 and Switch, based on Phil Spencer's clues
Opinion | Only a few games fit Xbox’s specific multiplatform criteria When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During tonight’sFuture of Xbox event,MicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spencerannounced thatfour Xbox games would be launching on new consoles, and while he wouldn’t be drawn on which fourXbox exclusiveswill be making the jump to other platforms, we can take a pretty good guess based on what Spencer said.
Feb. 15, 2024
How to defend planets in Helldivers 2 to win Defense Campaigns
Defending planets is necessary for Defense Campaigns and some Major Orders in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Defense campaigns or Major Orders that task players with “succeeding in the Defence” of several planets require you to complete missions and crush the enemy before they can take over. Defense Campaigns look quite different to the standardHelldivers 2 Liberation Campaigns, but they function fairly similarly, with a few core differences.
Feb. 15, 2024
How to evacuate civilians in Helldivers 2
Escorting science teams in Helldivers 2 are part of the Defend missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 evacuate civilians missions where you rescue science teams as part of the effort to Defend planets are… difficult, to say the least. These defend missions against the Automatons are probably the hardest parts of Helldivers 2, where civilian NPCs have to be protected until they can make it to an armored bunker.
Feb. 15, 2024
How to get Skull and Bones Monstrous Tooth currency
To get Monstrous Tooth in Skull and Bones you need to slay giant sea creatures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skull and Bones Monstrous Tooth is one of the many currencies being used to trade on the high seas, with this one being favored by the Sea People. They have a proud tradition of hunting the creatures found in these waters, but you’ll have to go above and beyond the standard crocodiles and sharks you regularly encounter inSkull and Bonesif you want to get your hands on some especially big teeth.
Feb. 15, 2024
How to remove the Death Mark Expired Skull and Bones message
The Death Mark Expired message seemingly appears at random in Skull and Bones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re getting spammed with the Skull and Bones Death Mark Expired message, you can get rid of it by reloading your game. Only adding to the confusion, lots of players are getting this message about a Death Mark being rescinded without even being knowingly marked in the first place.
Feb. 15, 2024
"And I took that personally": Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner has her time beaten by an obscene margin and then takes back the world record one day later
“Trying to take my Baldur’s Gate 3 speedrun records may result in unforeseen harm and new gold splits” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3speedrun scene is heating up with a very wholesome war over a world record that’s been traded back and forth multiple times over the past handful of days. As of January 25, the world record for Baldur’s Gate 3’s any% all acts category - where you reach the game’s true ending by any means necessary - was set at 19 minutes and 20 seconds by a runner named Mae.
Feb. 15, 2024
I've played Dead By Daylight for 340 hours, but a limited-time modifier made it finally feel like a horror game
Opinion | Lights Out mode has been and gone, but I hope the developer brings it back permanently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the first time in the 340-odd hours I’ve played Dead by Daylight, it’s managed to actually scare me. I’ve been working on this generator for what feels like hours. Somewhere in the darkness, a fellow Survivor screams.
Feb. 15, 2024
I've spent over 10 years trying (and failing) to beat this dungeon-crawling roguelike RPG that was made using cellphone internet data in a treehouse in the woods
Now Playing | Legend of Dungeon is the game I love to hate, hate to love, and couldn’t imagine my life without When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you’ve likely already gleaned from the headline above: it was not, in any way, easy peasy. As I’d discover the hard way (by dying, again and again andagain), there was far more to this cavern-crawling roguelike than I ever could have bargained for.
Feb. 15, 2024
Invincible season 2 part 2 trailer teases bloody fights, alien wars, and at least one funeral
Season 2 picks back up in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Invincible season 2 part 2 has arrived – and we are so ready. The trailer, which can be viewed above, sees Mark (Steven Yeun) face off with Angstrom Levy (Sterling K. Brown), who is on a mission to kill every version of Mark that exists in every universe.
Feb. 15, 2024
Kong's gauntlet in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has a surprisingly simple origin
It’s all thanks to a text When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Kong is set to sport a seriously impressive bit of kit on one hand. The fancy gauntlet can be spotted in the film’s trailers, and, as it turns out, it has a surprisingly simple origin. “It’s kind of hard to say too much more than that without spoiling anything, because he has one of my favourite intros of any character I’ve ever shot in my films,“Wingard told our sister publicationTotal Film magazine of Kong’s mysterious glove.
Feb. 15, 2024
M3GAN 2 release date has been pushed back four months, and horror fans aren't too happy about it
We’ll have to wait a little longer to see our demon dolly again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blumhouse’s deadly little AI prototype is set to wait a while longer than expected for her update, as Universal Pictures has pushed the release of M3GAN 2.0 back four whole months. Whatever the cause, horror fans are not too pleased with the news and have taken to social media to express their disappointment.
Feb. 15, 2024
Madame Web star Dakota Johnson can’t name a single Tom Holland Spider-Man film, and that’s OK
“Spider-Man: Here’s…Here He Comes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webstar Dakota Johnson doesn’t know the names of Marvel’s Tom Holland-led Spider-Man movies – and it’s kind of incredible. When asked in an interview with MTV if she could name all three, the actor answered: “Spider-Man: Here’s…Here he comes. That’s number one. Spider-Man: And He’s Back. And the other one, the last one is…The Goblet of Spider-Man.
Feb. 15, 2024
Madame Web's biggest problem is that it doesn't even know if it wants to be a Spider-Man spin-off
Opinion | Madame Web’s half-hearted Spider-Man references do the movie a disservice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This feature contains spoilers for Madame Web so make sure you’ve seen the Marvel movie before reading on. Madame Web’s links to Spider-Man have long been something of a sore-point. The latest addition toSony’s Marvel universe wasoriginally billed as a Spidey spin-off, set to introduce key characters from the comics in live-action for the first time, including its titular clairvoyant and selection of Spider-Women.
Feb. 15, 2024
Marvel and Westworld stars' hit supernatural show announces supersized final season with new trailer
Evil is coming to an end…with four extra episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Evil has announced its fourth and final season – and four additional episodes – on Paramount Plus, along with a new teaser trailer. “We want to thank Paramount Plus for giving us four bonus episodes to end Evil in the world in style,” said Robert and Michelle King (creators of The Good Wife and The Good Fight) who also serve as showrunners.
Feb. 15, 2024
Microsoft teases Xbox Series X's successor, promising "the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation"
Phil Spencer says “Xbox is a hardware platform” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox president Sarah Bond has said the next-generation Xbox will mark the biggest jump in hardware capability we’ve ever seen from one console generation to the next. In today’sXbox business update, Bond saidMicrosofthas been “invested in the next generation roadmap” and said, “what we’re really focused on there is delivering the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation.
Feb. 15, 2024
Move over Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell, the internet has crowned Godzilla and Kong as the new rom-com power couple
Is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire a romantic comedy? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest poster forGodzilla x Kong: The New Empiredropped on Valentine’s Day, and it looks like fans are feeling the love as the internet has become obsessed with what looks to be a blossoming bromance between the two beasts. Soon after the officialGodzilla x Kong Twitter accountrevealed the new poster captioned “They don’t have to like each other.
Feb. 15, 2024
Netflix's new true crime thriller lands a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Lover, Stalker, Killer is the latest true crime success from the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s newest true crime documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer has proven to be a major success, climbing up the streamer’s rankings and landing a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score. Released on February 9, the Netflix original currently stands at 100% onRotten Tomatoes, with both critics and audiences in awe of the shocking real-life story of modern dating gone horribly wrong, and the reviews reflect the score.
Feb. 15, 2024
New Joker 2 pictures show fresh look at Lady Gaga's Harley Quinn – and the first trailer is coming soon
Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn is in mad love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look at Joker 2, AKA Joker: Folie à Deux, is here – and it shows Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn in mad love with Joaquin Phoenix’s Joker. The fresh batch of photos were shared by the film’s director, Todd Phillips, to celebrate Valentine’s Day. In the pictures, which you can see below, Gaga’s Harley looks head over heels for Joker, with the duo dancing on a rooftop and even rubbing noses through prison bars.
Feb. 15, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 prices are on the decline in Europe, but I’m still not seeing any bargains
Could the graphic card creep below MSRP? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNvidiaGeForce RTX 4090 seems to be the one graphics card that’s immune to price cuts, and its MSRP is a little nauseating. However, new stats reveal that the premium GPU is dropping in price in Europe, even if there aren’t any real deals to be had yet.
Feb. 15, 2024
Panasonic Soundslayer wireless review: "a solid experience but no headset killer"
The Panasonic Soundslayer Wireless has plenty of tricks up its sleeve, but ultimately falls short of replacing a dedicated gaming headset. The open environment, comfortable form factor, and solid surround sound effects shouldn’t be diminished, but at $300 it’s struggling to prove its gaming chops overall. More comfortable for ears overall Nice surround sound effect Feels sturdy Mic noise cancellation is impressive No Bluetooth Some high volume distortion Heavier than the competition
Feb. 15, 2024
Paul Neary, legendary artist, inker, and Marvel UK editor, has died at 74
Remembering a multi-talented icon of superhero comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Neary, the two-time Marvel UK editor-in-chief, as well as an acclaimed artist and inker for both Marvel and DC, has passed away at the age of 74. Neary was born in Bournemouth, UK, in December 1949. A passionate fan of comics, he turned professional in the early ’70s, initially working as an artist at Warren Publishing, where he drew horror titles Eerie, Creepy, and Vampirella.
Feb. 15, 2024
Phil Spencer shuts down multiplatform concerns, says next-gen Xbox console will "respect the investments that people have made" in the platform
Microsoft stresses that the Xbox platform isn’t going anywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seemingly speaking to Xbox devotees worried by rumors that the core platform is getting thinner,MicrosoftGaming bossPhil Spencerhas committed to future hardware generations that “respect the investments that people have made in Xbox.” “When we look at future hardware generations and what we’re gonna support, making sure that we respect – which is the word I use, respect – the investments that people have made in Xbox going forward is fundamental,” he said.
Feb. 15, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. plays multiple villains in new trailer for A24 comedy-drama from Oldboy director
The Sympathizer is set to hit Max on April 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HBO has released a brand new trailer for The Sympathizer, a new black comedy-drama from Oldboy director Park Chan-wook – and let’s just say that Robert Downey Jr. wears many hats. In the trailer, which can be viewed above, we see a North Vietnam spy known simply as the Captain (Hoa Xuande) recount his years of espionage to what we can assume are South Vietnam officials.
Feb. 15, 2024
Terminator star Linda Hamilton says that appearing in Stranger Things is "different from anything else" in her career
“They’ve created a good place for me. And I’m going to run with it.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Linda Hamilton is set to appear inStranger Things season 5but The Terminator actor – a self-confessed fan of the Netflix series – wasn’t sure she’d belong at first. When asked byio9about the experience of joining a show she’s already a fan of, Hamilton replied that it’s “altogether different from anything else I’ve done.
Feb. 15, 2024
The Helldivers 2 Orbital 120mm HE Barrage Challenge explained
We explain how to beat the Indirect Fire Exercise challenge in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 challenge to use the Orbital 120mm HE Barrage, aka the Indirect Fire Exercise, to kill opponents is a relatively simple one if you know how to go about it, finding the right kind of mission and enemies to best put the barrage to work.
Feb. 15, 2024
The Tomb Raider Remastered trilogy was led by a fan who's spent the last 8 years working on an unofficial Tomb Raider game engine
XProger is the creator of OpenLara When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Tomb Raider fan, who’s been unofficially remastering the first five games for the last eight years, has announced they worked on the official remastered trilogy. XProger, the developer of game engine OpenLara, has spent the last few years upgrading the first five Tomb Raider games and allowing players to enjoy Lara Croft’s early adventures in their browser.
Feb. 15, 2024
The Xbox Showcase will return in June, presumably over E3's dead body
“We’ve got more than 10 major releases coming up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’s highly anticipatedXbox Podcastbrought plenty of news when it comes toMicrosoft’s plans for hardware and multiplatform game releases, and it also brought confirmation that we’re still getting an Xbox Showcase in June even after the death of E3. The June Xbox Showcase, of course, has historically served as the unofficial kickoff for E3 - but nowE3 is officially, permanently dead.
Feb. 15, 2024
This "spooky" indie RPG is actually dark as hell, and even though it's inspired by Zelda, Chrono Trigger, and Undertale I've never seen anything like it
Dreamed Away’s combat system mixes traditional turn-based battles with mini-games reminiscent of Mario Party and Guitar Hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest subject in my ongoing ‘hey, look at this cool indie game I found’ is a uniquely dark spin on some beloved RPGs with a wonderfully thick atmosphere and an innovative combat system unlike anything I’ve ever seen.
Feb. 15, 2024
This Redwall-style spin on D&D is everything I didn't know I needed
Humblewood is now on D&D Beyond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to D&D, I’ve always felt that we’ve been missing something. A ‘cute anthropomorphic animal world like Redwall’ kind of something, to be precise. Enter Humblewood, an original campaign setting using D&D rules. I missed its original launch via crowdfunding a while back, and now that it’s available for the first time on D&D Beyond (you can get itfor $39.
Feb. 15, 2024
Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy is the only reason you need to buy a Steam Deck dock right now
Lara’s revamped romp leaps right over portable pitfalls. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been playing the new Tomb Raider Remastered Trilogy using a Steam Deck dock setup, and I’m genuinely shocked at how well it runs. For context, I normally take most new releases for a spin usingValve’s portable powerhouse and a docking station, which typically results in woeful performance and loud blazing fans.
Feb. 15, 2024
Unicorn Overlord's overlapping RPG systems and gorgeous art look set to fill the Fire Emblem-shaped hole in my life
Hands-on | Developer Vanillaware makes a solid case for tactical fantasy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite my best efforts, and roughly four hours with the game, I am no closer to understanding the meaning behind the name Unicorn Overlord, the latest and greatest strategy RPG from developer Vanillaware. That’s OK, though, because everything else about the game so far has me absolutely dialed in – not least because its strategy trappings, beautiful art, and overlapping systems are satisfying all of my Fire Emblem-shaped wants and needs.
Feb. 15, 2024
Upcoming sci-fi RPG from Mass Effect veteran unveils its second companion - a sarcastic weapons expert with a "deep sense of loss"
Elise will be “the muscle you want by your side” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming sci-fi RPG from a former Mass Effect developer has unveiled its second companion, and she’s a sarcastic weapons expert with a “deep-seated sense of loss.” Elise may seem tough on the outside - she’s literally described as “the muscle you want by your side for any encounter across the Cluster” - but she also has a soft side.
Feb. 15, 2024
Where to find the Sunken Goldmine in Skull and Bones
The Sunken Goldmine in Skull and Bones is deep within the Coast of Africa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Sunken Goldmine outpost has a few good blueprints available to buy that are worth your attention, if you’re looking for another ship and new weaponry. You’ll find it within the Coast of Africa on the western side of the map inSkull and Bones, which means you’ll be sailing up narrow river streams and past all sorts of settlements and potentially dangerous ships to reach it.
Feb. 15, 2024
Win a Star Trek: Picard making-of book
We have three copies to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dedicated Trekkers will be fascinated by new coffee table bookStar Trek: Picard: The Art and Making of the Series, which goes behind the scenes on all three seasons of the Paramount+ spinoff show. With a cover measuring about 31cm by 29cm, it’s a sizeable piece of work.
Feb. 15, 2024
Win Freaks vs The Reich on Blu-ray
We have five copies of this “bewitching” Italian fantasy film to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t be put off by the slightly cheesy-sounding title of Italian fantasy film Freaks vs The Reich – it’s more Guillermo del Toro than Strippers Vs Werewolves. Set in 1943, it centres on a group of “freaks” with uncanny abilities – essentially carny X-Men – who find work at the Berlin Zircus.
Feb. 15, 2024
Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes exclusive games "are going to be a smaller and smaller part of the game industry" within the next decade
“That’s not some great insight” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During today’s highly anticipatedXbox Podcast,Microsoftconfirmed thatwhile four Xbox games are going to other platforms, big titles like Starfield and Indiana Jones are remaining exclusivefor now. Nevertheless, Xbox boss Phil Spencer believes that exclusive games are going to become much less important in the industry over the next decade.
Feb. 15, 2024
Xbox chiefs assure players "hardware is a critical component" of the business amid speculation that Microsoft could stop making consoles
“The absolute best experience that someone has on Xbox is on hardware that your team built” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, Xbox most definitely isn’t exiting the console business any time soon, with today’sbusiness updateabsolutely squashing any speculation that Xbox Series X would beMicrosoft’s final gaming console. Not only did Xbox president Sarah Bondtease the company’s next-generation machineand promise “the largest technical leap you will have ever seen in a hardware generation"but Xbox boss Phil Spencer assuredhardware remains key to the company’s business strategy.
Feb. 15, 2024
Xbox Podcast - everything announced at the Future of Xbox event
Xbox’s got some news about hardware, exclusivity, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And there you have it!Microsofthas dropped a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast with an update on the business strategy for Xbox in general. While initial thoughts were that it could be one biggest Xbox events in quite some time, the actual podcast itself didn’t quite go so far as to drop all exclusivity or anything of the like.
Feb. 15, 2024
I need every MMO to take notes from Star Wars: The Old Republic, which just added 'Date Nights' so you can spend personal time with your favorite Sith Lord
Return of the Kiss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: The Old Republic is adding dedicated ‘Date Night’ scenes for some of its romanceable characters, so that you can wine and dine them without worrying about the fate of the galaxy. During a livestream ahead of its upcoming update, the Star Wars MMO’s devs announced new story content, a new stronghold for players to experience that story from, and rewards and market updates.
Feb. 14, 2024
"On. Your. Knees": Baldur's Gate 3 Astarion fans in a frenzy as Larian shows off another of the RPG's improved kiss animations, this time with Gale
No surprise at Gale being submissive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian is once again teasing improved kissing inBaldur’s Gate 3, only this time it’s going about it in a very unhinged fashion. We knew earlier this week thatBaldur’s Gate 3 patch 6would feature improved kissing animations, as Larian teased a new heated moment between arch-rivals Lae’zel and Shadowheart.
Feb. 14, 2024
"Palworld only really begins from here," says Pocketpair dev who once thought the megahit survival game would be doing great if it hit 50,000 players
Not even Pocketpair predicted anywhere near the success Palworld has achieved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just seven months beforePalworldtook over the world bysomanymetrics, a member of the Pocketpair team reckoned 50,000 (presumably concurrent) players would be the most the survival hit would ever achieve. Of course, despite being the biggest launch in Steam history, Palworld is still very much an Early Access game.
Feb. 14, 2024
13 developers share the video games that helped them fall in love with gaming
We asked the devs who are helping to shape the future of gaming what made them fall in love with playing them in the first place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do you remember what the video game was that helped you fall in love with gaming? The question is more difficult to answer than it should be. I know that there are countless titles that I could point to and identify as having played a key role in my enduring love of interactive entertainment.
Feb. 14, 2024
A Lego remake of the coolest shot from the Deadpool 3 trailer has everyone hoping for a feature-length version
“So when are we going to get the news that you got hired to make a Marvel movie!?!?!?!?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan has recreated one of the coolest shots in theDeadpool 3 trailerwith Lego – and other fans are seriously impressed. The five-second clip, made by Twitter user @FG_Artist, shows a Lego version of the Merc with the Mouth reloading his guns in slow motion against a snowy backdrop, with the 20th Century Fox logo sticking out of the ground – and he’s giving it some classic Wade Wilson pizzaz.
Feb. 14, 2024
Actor behind Star Wars' most underrated villain "would give his eyes and teeth" to play the MCU's Doctor Doom
Ben Mendelsohn really wants to play Doctor Doom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rogue Onestar Ben Mendelsohn really, really wants to play Fantastic Four supervillain Doctor Doom in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I would almost give my eyes and teeth to play Doctor Doom,” Mendelsohn toldGQ. “I think Doctor Doom is the great unread Marvel character that could and should be done.
Feb. 14, 2024
After 12 years, Zelda speedrunners just made Ocarina of Time's most popular strategy "obsolete" with a technique discovered by accident
Ganondoor, meet Ganonfloor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time’s most popular speedrunning route has been made “obsolete” after standing for 12 years, all thanks to an accidental discovery that shaves an entire minute off the world record. As the video below highlights, last month the above technique - dubbed Ganondoor - was replaced with a new strategy: Ganonfloor.
Feb. 14, 2024
After 14 years, one of the devs behind the "fourth-best shooter" of 2010 says it was perfectly positioned to be a cult classic
Personally, I’d rank Vanquish a little higher than that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlatinumGames' powerslide shooter opus Vanquish launched to good reviews and some dedicated fans, but in a year dominated by some of thebest FPS gamesof all time, it never got much appreciation in its day. Now, one of the devs is reminiscing about how it was basically perfectly positioned to be a cult classic.
Feb. 14, 2024
After graphics complaints, the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo is getting an update with visual improvements that'll come to the full game too
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is getting an image quality update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seemingly in response tocomplaints over the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo’s graphics,Square Enixhas announced an update is coming February 21 with visual improvements that’ll apply to the full game at launch. In a machine-translatedtweet, Square Enix said theFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthdemo update will include “improvement of image quality” specifically in the Performance pre-set in the graphics settings.
Feb. 14, 2024
Ahead of Xbox briefing, Microsoft lead reportedly told staff "every screen is an Xbox" and stressed ambitions to be the number one cross-platform gaming company
It sounds like consoles are just one piece of the Xbox strategy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An internal Xbox meeting is continuing to generate headlines, as a new report on the event suggests thatMicrosoft’s gaming division aims to make “every screen” an Xbox. The meeting, held on February 6, apparently saw Xbox bossesPhil Spencerand Sarah Bond address staff in the wake ofrumors that first-party games like Starfield and Indiana Jones would be going multiplatform.
Feb. 14, 2024
All Enemies in Helldivers 2 and how to defeat them
All the HD2 enemies are listed here, including their weaknesses When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 enemies list is getting bigger and bigger with every update, as both the Bugs and Bots (Terminids and Automatons, for those more technically minded) have had all sorts of new enemy types added to their respective factions. From the Factory Strider to the Impaler, the HD2 enemy list is as long as it is lethal.
Feb. 14, 2024
Almost a year after Netflix scrapped its Masters of the Universe reboot, the movie is finally making progress again
Laika president Travis Knight is being eyed to direct Netflix’s scrapped Masters of the Universe movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, He-Man fans! Looks like that Masters of the Universe reboot, which wasunceremoniously scrapped by Netflixlast summer, might be getting made after all… According toDeadline, Travis Knight is now being eyed to direct Mattel’s reimagining of the 1983 animated series, which in turn was based on the toy line that debuted one year earlier.
Feb. 14, 2024
Anycubic Kobra 2 review: "Small but mighty"
The Anycubic Kobra 2 doesn’t look like much at first glance, but it punches well above its weight. With a blistering print speed and high quality to go with it, this 3D printer ticks all the boxes. It may not be able to handle big projects and can make a bit of a racket when it gets going, but those are the only complaints I’m able to summon up. Incredibly fast
Feb. 14, 2024
Archie must purge a demon-infested Riverdale in new event series Archie Comics: Judgment Day
It’s the first in a new line of Premium Event comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Archie Comics: Judgment Day is written by Aubrey Sitterson, drawn by Megan Hutchison, colored by Matt Herms, and lettered by Jack Morelli. It sees beloved boy next door Archie Andrews embark on a quest to cleanse a version ofRiverdalethat has been overrun by monstrous demons.
Feb. 14, 2024
As Overwatch 2 tries to shake things up with bigger bullets, players are struggling to actually tell the difference
Adjusted bullet size is one of the headline changes of Season 9 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2’s latest season made changes to the FPS' bullet size, but fans can’t decide if they can actually tell the difference. On February 13, Blizzard launched Overwatch 2 Season 9 which added a lot of new content and made several gameplay changes.
Feb. 14, 2024
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024) review: "a gaming laptop for all"
The Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 is a gaming laptop for all. Combining a more refined ultrabook style design with a gorgeous OLED display and still throwing three figure framerates around, the latest portable powerhouse retains its 14-inch crown and opens up the playing field for creative use as well. While future proofers chasing the highest framerates possible are best served by the previous generation, the majority of players will find an excellent balance in the overall experience here.
Feb. 14, 2024
Best video games for couples so that you can have a perfect date night
From Baldur’s Gate 3 to It Takes Two, here our pick of the 10 date night games that you and your partner should play today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best games for couples are the perfect way to spend a date night with your better half. Whether you’re planning a quiet night in for Valentine’s Day (I don’t blame you for that one at all) or just can’t stand the thought of watching another one of thebest movies on Netflix, here are some fantastic video games for couples – no matter your genre interests, or experience with gaming, all of the bases are covered here.
Feb. 14, 2024
Denis Villeneuve says we won't see Dune 2 deleted scenes – despite there being over four hours of footage
“I’m a strong believer that when it’s not in the movie, it’s dead” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Twodirector Denis Villeneuve has revealed why we won’t see any deleted scenes from his upcoming sci-fi sequel – even though the finished movie clocks in at two hours and 46 minutes, there are over four hours of footage.
Feb. 14, 2024
Disney Lorcana's new expansion proves that this isn't a flash in the pan
Opinion | Into the Inklands proves that Disney Lorcana is settling in for the long haul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a graveyard of trading card games that fizzle out before they can pick up steam, but if Into the Inklands is anything to go by, that won’t happen toDisneyLorcana. Ever since it was announced, Lorcana has been making waves.
Feb. 14, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire trailer is packed with seriously epic action
The new trailer sees the main monsters reluctantly team-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is here, and it shows some seriously epic action as the main monsters are forced to team up against a terrifying threat. The film is the fifth installment in the MonsterVerse, and it reunites the titular creatures followingGodzilla vs.
Feb. 14, 2024
Granblue Fantasy Relink is an early frontrunner for my GOTY after years of development hell, and the hit action RPG has now sold 1 million copies in 11 days
Granblue Fantasy Relink was worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyfaring action RPG Granblue Fantasy Relink launched earlier this month after years of delays and reboots across multiple studios, and against all odds it has managed to stick the landing: developer Cygames recentlyannouncedthat Relink sold 1 million copies in its first 11 days. As someone who’s long lovedCapcom’s storied hunt-a-thon and is nowutterlysmitten with Relink, I totally get it.
Feb. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev follows in Palworld's footsteps and starts a hiring spree to keep up with player demand
Arrowhead is looking for people to “accelerate” and “beef up” its shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s developer has announced an upcoming hiring spree to keep up with the game’s demand, just like Palworld’s studio did last week. Since Helldivers 2’s release last week, its developer has run into several issues due to the amount of players trying to access the game at one time.
Feb. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 players discover that its lethal friendly fire also applies to enemies, and getting bugs to destroy each other is my kind of meta
Bugs versus bugs is very satisfying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out Helldivers 2 has friendly fire between enemies, not just players. You’ve got to be really careful where you shoot, or land, in Helldivers 2 - one wrong move and you can easily shoot a teammate in the back of the head and kill them. It turns out the same rule kind of applies to the enemy Terminids in Helldivers 2 as well, as shown in the clip below.
Feb. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 review: "A fiercely challenging and visually breathtaking cooperative shooter"
Helldivers 2 is a fiercely challenging and visually breathtaking cooperative shooter where failure is funny and success feels magnificent. However, bugs and server issues hindered the initial experience, while there’s a sense the game’s full potential is yet to be realized. Incredible action Hilarious coop chaos Fascinating real-time Galactic War simulation Lingering launch instabilities Some frustrating bugs in the game itself Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 14, 2024
Helldivers 2 will "never" add a PvP mode because the dev wants to "reduce toxic elements"
Helldivers 2 will remain a cooperative PvE experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 is a video game with guns in it, which means somebody out there is clamoring for it to add a PvP mode, seemingly ignoring the fact that its lethalfriendly fire means PvP is always at your fingertips. But according to CEO and creative director Johan Pilestedt of developer Arrowhead, a PvP mode is “never” going to happen because the inevitable toxicity ain’t worth it.
Feb. 14, 2024
How Arzette turned Zelda's biggest joke into something to laugh with, not at
Interview: In conversation with the creator of a one-time joke that transformed into a four-year project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For every beloved, classic and critically-acclaimed retro game that’s stood the test of time on merit, there are as many that have lived on thanks to ironic yuks and laughs. Rudimentary art, bugs, or unsatisfying game design have kept some games in the same historical conversation as their best-in-class peers – though they’re more often honored by memes and giggle-filled Twitch streams.
Feb. 14, 2024
How to change your appearance in Skull and Bones
Check in with an atelier to set your pirate’s appearance in Skull and Bones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to change your appearance in Skull and Bones then there’s good news, as it’s quite easy to change both your clothing and how your character physically looks. To do this, you just need to pay a visit to the Vanity Atelier, however you need to make a bit of progress first as they aren’t available straight away.
Feb. 14, 2024
How to find and kill Helldivers 2 Scout Striders
There are two Scout Strider variants to bring down in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destroying Helldivers 2 Scout Striders on Automaton planets can be a bit tricky as you need to outmanoeuvre them use some powerful weaponry to get through their armor. Once you figure out how to easily juke them to take out the pilot they become quite easy to deal with, and using explosives or armor-penetrating weapons to reduce the whole Strider to scrap works too.
Feb. 14, 2024
How to get to the Kaa Mangrove in Skull and Bones
You can get some useful blueprints at the Skull and Bones Kaa Mangrove pirate outpost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Kaa Mangrove outpost is a key place for any up-and-coming pirates, so it’s worth visiting the Coast of Africa to find it. If you’re coming from Sainte-Anne, it’s quite a long and perilous journey as you’ll have to sail through open water and island shallows – both of which can be full of Rogues and otherSkull and Bonesfoes.
Feb. 14, 2024
How to solve the Skull and Bones Relics of the Past treasure map
Find the Sea People Relic in Skull and Bones by deciphering the Relics of the Past treasure map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Relics of the Past treasure map can prove tricky to solve, especially if this is one of the first such challenges you’ve encountered in the game. You’ll be presented with a clue and map leading you to the missing Sea People Relic, but to work out exactly where to go you’ll likely need to explore the seas ofSkull and Bonesfurther, then when you get to the actual location the map itself is somewhat misleading.
Feb. 14, 2024
I dropped everything to play the free viral game that's suddenly matching Palworld and Persona 3 Reload as 2024's highest-rated Steam game, and you should too
Sheepy is a sublime little game from YouTube music icon MrSuicideSheep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you, like me, enjoy electronic music, you’ve probably heard some songs curated by MrSuicideSheep, who has 12.8 million subscribers at the time of writing. Mr. Sheep is a prolific and well-known music promoter, and has now seemingly turned his attention to games with one heck of a debut title.
Feb. 14, 2024
If you're a DM, this smart D&D setup will be a total game-changer for your next campaign
Lights, Camera, Bonus Action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I am willing to accept that Gary Gygax initially intended D&D to be played with little more than a set of dice and a pen and paper. This simplicity is part of why it’s one of thebest tabletop RPGsof all time. However, the possibilities for expanding your Dungeons & Dragons experience are pretty much endless – so why not?
Feb. 14, 2024
Inside the best horror demos of Steam Next Fest: "Gaining traction for your game is tough, no matter how strange and f*cked up we make them"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From zombie apocalypses to deep space terror, three horror demos stole the show for me during this month’sSteam Next Fest. The resurgent interest in horror games can be partly attributed to the litany of big-budget remakes we’ve seen in recent years. Thehorror game renaissance, however, isn’t just a triple-A thing; it very muchowes itself to the indie horror boom.
Feb. 14, 2024
Just when I think it can't get any cooler, the most underrated JRPG of 2022 gets a whole roguelike with a "completely unreasonable difficulty mode"
Astlibra Revision is one of Steam’s best-rated JRPGs, and now it’s a roguelike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astlibra Gaiden: The Cave of Phantom Mist– these titles just get better and better – was released on PC yesterday, February 13, for $9.99 (and is coming to Switch “soon,” it seems.) I’ve been enjoying it so far, and I’m apparently not the only one; it’s sitting at 338 Steam reviews with a 93% positive score at the time of writing.
Feb. 14, 2024
Legendary roguelike The Binding of Isaac has its multiplayer tests taken offline after impatient fans hacked their way in
Someone needs Temperance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original developers of The Binding of Isaac are working on building an online multiplayer version of the legendary roguelike, but testing has been stalled after players hacked their way into unfinished modes. In a recent tweet (viaRoguelikers) executive producer Tyrone Rodriguez said that alpha tests of the ‘Isaac Online’ had been taken offline because “someone took it upon themselves to hack the online version to play other modes.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web director explains why she tweaked that iconic Spider-Man line for new Sony Marvel movie
Exclusive: S. J. Clarkson opens up on that long-rumored Spider-Man line alteration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains mild spoilers for Madame Web Madame Web director S. J. Clarkson has explained why she and co-writers Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, and Claire Parker altered an iconic Spider-Man line for the new movie. In theSonyMarvel outing, titular hero Cassie Webb (Dakota Johnson) travels to Peru to learn more about her late mother, and why she wassodesperate to find a rare breed of spider in the Amazon when she was heavily pregnant with her.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web Easter eggs: The Marvel nods and Spider-Man references you might have missed
Madame Web is packed with Spidey nods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webis now out in theaters, and although it’s billed as a standalone story, it sits very much in the middle ofSony’s Marvel universe. The new superhero flick introduces Cassandra Webb (played by Dakota Johnson), a New York City paramedic with a tragic past. After an accident, she starts having visions, including one where she sees the death of three young women.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web ending explained: All your questions about the Marvel movie, answered
From Ezekiel’s fate to THAT baby, we attempt to break down the final few moments of the new Sony Marvel movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s Marvel universe, which consists of Spider-Man, Morbius, Venom, has officially expanded now that Madame Web is finally in cinemas. While it’s loosely linked to the aforementioned friendly neighborhood web-slinger, which we dive into below, the new movie introduces an all-new character to the series: Cassie Webb.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web post-credits scene: Does the Marvel movie have a post-credits scene?
Should you stick around for the credits? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webis now out in theaters as we’re introduced to the latest superhero inSony’s Marvel universe.Cassandra Webb(played by Dakota Johnson) is a New York City paramedic who finds out she has clairvoyance skills. In a Final Destination-style set-up, her visions lead her on a mission to protect three women who are destined to be murdered.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web review: "Disappointing, but we all saw it coming"
This cynical franchise cash-in is a big letdown, no matter how you spin it. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. SonyPictures’ quest to extend their live-action Spider-Verse beyond the MCU continues with this spin-off starring Dakota Johnson as clairvoyant ambulance driver Cassandra Webb. Eschewing comics history, the film ditches the blind, elderly wheelchair user as she first appeared in favour of Johnson’s socially anxious take on the character.
Feb. 14, 2024
Madame Web's Dakota Johnson reveals whether or not she'd return for a sequel
Exclusive | Dakota Johnson says she’d “definitely” reprise her role as Madame Web if a sequel were greenlit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web star Dakota Johnson says she’d “definitely” return for a sequel ifSonyand Marvel were to greenlight one. Ahead of the movie’s release,GamesRadar+and the Inside Total Film podcast sat down with the Fifty Shades of Grey actor to talk about all things Madame Web and while she kept coy about where she’d like the franchise to go – if it goes on to become one, that is – she expressed enthusiasm over reprising the role of clairvoyant Cassie Webb.
Feb. 14, 2024
Marvel reveals Fantastic Four casting in most unhinged way as Stranger Things and Mission: Impossible stars join
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are the Fantastic 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has announced the official casting for The Fantastic Four – and we are screaming. The official Marvel Twitter accountposted a Valentine’s Day card with the caption, “Happy Valentine’s Day from Marvel’s First Family! Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn are The Fantastic Four.
Feb. 14, 2024
Marvel's big Fantastic Four reveal features another team member: H.E.R.B.I.E
His voice actor has not yet been announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s big Fantastic Four revealneglected to announce the actor behind one extra character – who you might have missed at first glance. In the left corner of Marvel’s Fantastic Four Valentine’s Day card announcement (which is a wild sentence in and of itself), is a robot drinking out of a mug.
Feb. 14, 2024
My favorite Baldur's Gate 3 NPC is everything I love about Larian's RPG: "I had no idea there would be Rolanites or a Rolan nation or Rolan empire"
Interview | Exploring one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s most memorable NPCs with actor George Taylor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is home to so many memorable characters, from the party members we adventure with, to the villainous figures we go up against, and the inhabitants we encounter who ask for our aid. But there’s one NPC in particular that I gradually developed a great affinity for during my travels in the Sword Coast: Rolan.
Feb. 14, 2024
Palworld dev says it's alright to stop playing: "If you're no longer playing Palworld, we still love you, and we hope you'll come back for round 2"
“Play lots of games, try different genres, and frequently flick through indie libraries to find hidden gems” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are now fewer people playingPalworldthan there were at the height of the game’s popularity, and one of the devs behind the unlikely survival game hit says that’s perfectly fine. “This emerging ‘Palworld has lost X% of its player base’ discourse is lazy, but it’s probably also a good time to step in and reassure those of you capable of reading past a headline that it is fine to take breaks from games,” Pocketpair’s community manager, who goes by ‘Bucky’ online, says onTwitter.
Feb. 14, 2024
PS5 won't get new "major existing franchise titles" before April 2025
That includes games like God of War and Marvel’s Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Regarding first-party software, we aim to continue to focus on producing high-quality works and developing live service games,” Totoki said. “But while major projects are currently under development, we do not plan to release any new major existing franchise titles next fiscal year likeGod of War RagnarokandMarvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Feb. 14, 2024
Severance star Adam Scott promises "so much crazy stuff" in season 2
Apple TV Plus’s hit mystery series is currently filming its second chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severancestar Adam Scott says “so much crazy stuff” happens in season 2, he’s desperate for the mystery thriller’s follow-up chapter to come out so that he can finally stop worrying about spoiling it. While promoting newSonyMarvel movie Madame Web recently, the actor was asked to provide an update on the next installment of the hit Apple TV Plus show, to which he replied (viaDeadline): “It’s really fun and I can’t wait for everyone to see it, so I don’t have to, like, continue keeping secrets, which is a total bummer.
Feb. 14, 2024
Sony chairman says PlayStation's studios are full of "great creative minds" but need to understand business better
Hiroki Totoki thinks there’s “room for improvement” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s new chairman has been in his role for four months now, and his early impression is that PlayStation’s studios need to understand business a bit better. As reported byVGC, Totoki explained that in the short time since he became chairman, he’s tried to “have as many meetings as possible with the management team” as well as visited developers that fall under the PlayStation Studios umbrella.
Feb. 14, 2024
Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn to lead horror movie from American Psycho author
Bret Easton Ellis is making his directorial debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. American Psycho author Bret Easton Ellis is making his directorial debut with a horror movie starring Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn. Varietyreports the news, and describes the movie as an “elevated horror”. The film, titled Relapse, will see Quinn’s Matt Cullen enter rehab in the aftermath of witnessing a horrible death at a party.
Feb. 14, 2024
The 32 best date night movies
For couples who want to cry, laugh, scream, or do it all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing a movie for date night is trickier than it seems. Sometimes you want something relaxing and easy. Other times, the mood demands something more challenging. Scientifically speaking, horror movies help raise the heart rate which increases our attraction to someone. But not everyone can tolerate jump scares.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Decepticons get some fan favorite reinforcements in an explosive new issue of Transformers
The penultimate issue of the current arc reintroduces some classic characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you’ve not been following the series so far, an alien - well, Cybertronian - ship has crashed to Earth, bringing with ittwo rival factions of Transformers. They’ve immediately reprised their conflict here, with humans - including young Spike and Carly - getting caught in the crossfire.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Finals devs have been trying to stop players from lobbing C4 at each other for months, and they might have finally managed to kill the 'nuke meta'
Third time’s a charm? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finalsdevs are continuing their war against the FPS’s controversial ‘nuke’, with yet another patch aimed at countering the strategy. In The Finals patch 1.8.0,notes, which were released earlier today, Embark Studios made changes to cloaking and headshot sounds to provide some extra audio clarity to firefights, tweaked some destruction tech in the Seoul map, and tackled some bugs.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Handmaid's Tale season 6 finally has a release window after strike delays
Production is set to start soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After being delayed by the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes,The Handmaid’s Tale season 6finally has a production and release window. For a quick refresher: Season 5 saw June (Elisabeth Moss) deal with the consequences of killing the abusive and sadistic Commander Waterford (Joseph Fiennes), whom she was enslaved to as Handmaid Offred for many years, and enter a war of sorts with his widow Serena (Yvonne Strahovski).
Feb. 14, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 star praises Kaitlyn Dever and talks the first day of filming: "We kind of ate"
Isabela Merced is Dina in The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2star Isabela Merced has talked about her first day of filming – and praised co-star Kaitlyn Dever. Merced is playing Dina, the love interest of Bella Ramsey’s Ellie, in the second season of the video game adaptation.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Midnight Sons return, Black Panther becomes a vampire, and much more in Marvel's Blood Hunt tie-ins
Marvel has announced six Blood Hunt limited series with much more to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’sBlood Huntevent is shaping up to potentially be one of the publisher’s biggest stories in some time, with six spin-off limited series announced so far and more yet to come, to say nothing of ongoing series tie-ins and one-shots that are yet to be announced.
Feb. 14, 2024
The mystery of GTA 3's three moons has finally been solved by an ex-Rockstar dev
The moon changes size when you shoot it, but at least it’s not haunted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ex-Rockstar developer has finally revealed why the moon changes size in GTA 3. The moon in GTA 3 actually changes size whenever the player shoots it with a sniper rifle. This was always one of the weirder things about Rockstar’s classic, and up until now, no one’s known why this was actually a feature in the game.
Feb. 14, 2024
The PS5 is in the "latter half of the console cycle," but Sony says a price cut is unlikely
A PS4-style price cut would apparently be “difficult” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5has entered the “latter half” of its life cycle, according toSony, and a price cut looks unlikely. Earlier today, February 14, Sony Group president Hiroki Totoki briefed investors and shareholders on what the upcoming fiscal year would hold for the company. During the briefing, Totoki said that the PS5 was in “the latter half of the console cycle,” according to Bloomberg reporter Takashi Mochizuki.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Sims 4 joins the likes of Baldur's Gate 3, Minecraft, and The Outer Worlds in adding vitiligo skin options
Create-A-Sim just got a lot more inclusive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4has become even more inclusive by adding vitiligo skin detail options, following inBaldur’s Gate 3,Minecraft, and The Outer Worlds' footsteps. Earlier this week, Maxis and EA teamed up with model Winnie Harlow - who has brought a lot of awareness to the skin condition - to announce that it was introducing vitiligo skin details to its life sim in the latest update.
Feb. 14, 2024
Xbox Game Pass gets a meditation app deal right before major update, and that timing has drawn plenty of attention
Phil Spencer is set to deliver news on exclusives tomorrow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox headPhil Spenceris set to make an announcement regarding the future of platform exclusives tomorrow, and a new Xbox Game Pass perk handily offers three months of Calm Premium. The new deal for Xbox Game Pass members actually went into effect yesterday, February 13, two whole days before Spencer’s announcement on February 15.
Feb. 14, 2024
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live review: Rick and Michonne's story makes for the best new spin-off yet
Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira have never been better than in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, which juggles intense, intimate character drama with truly thrilling action sequences. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “Security and secrecy above all,” is a mantra sworn by all those who live under the Civic Republic Military’s rule in The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live.
Feb. 14, 2024
Thunderbolts release date shifts due to Fantastic Four Valentine's Day announcement
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside the release dates, Marvel has alsoconfirmed Fantastic Four’s official castvia the studio’sTwitter account. The vintage-looking illustration showsThe Last of Us’ Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards (Mr. Fantastic),Napoleon’s Vanessa Kirby as Susan ‘Sue’ Storm Richards (Invisible Woman), The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Benjamin Grimm (The Thing) andStranger Things’ Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch), all making up our new Fantastic Four.
Feb. 14, 2024
WD Black SN770M review: "expensive, but cures my Steam Deck SSD woes"
The WD Black SN770M is one of the more expensive Steam Deck SSD options out there, but that’s arguably worth it alone for a reliable brand name. With up to 2TB drives available, this 2230 drive could help you take just as many games on the go as your full size PC, whether you’re rocking Valve’s handheld or something like the Asus ROG Ally. Chonky capacity Right size for Steam Deck
Feb. 14, 2024
We may have just figured out Fantastic Four's big secret: it's set in the 1960s
1963, to be exact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MCU’s first Fantastic Four movie has been confirmed,casting and all, and we’ve figured out what year it takes place. In the Fantastic Four Valentine’s Day card, The Thing is reading a copy of Life Magazine. A quick zoom-in to the magazine appears to that the issue in particular is from December 13, 1963 and features President Lyndon B.
Feb. 14, 2024
Wicked Little Letters review: "An ultimately rather cosy tale of British eccentricity"
An ultimately rather cosy tale of British eccentricity, enlivened by a superb cast. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. A real-life 1920s scandal - one that’s enough to turn the air blue - takes center stage in director Thea Sharrock’s dark comedy. Wicked Little Letters is set in the quaint English coastal town of Littlehampton, where residents begin receiving a series of foul-mouthed anonymous letters.
Feb. 14, 2024
The star-crossed history of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson's romance
Believe it or not, things have always been a little rocky for Marvel’s most famous lovers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Face it Tiger, you just hit the jackpot.” That’s the now immortal phrase that Mary Jane Watson said when she first met Peter Parker. And over the years, as their relationship has ebbed and flowed on the comic book page, that catchphrase has remained a touchstone, even providing MJ with her pet name for Peter, and her current superhero codename Jackpot.
Feb. 13, 2024
You can now talk to your Nvidia GeForce graphics card using AI, just like in my wildest nightmares
Your card could become chatty. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nvidiajust released a new AI tool that turns your GeForce RTX graphics card into an AI chatbot, which admittedly sounds like something out of a Black Mirror episode. I mean, it’s not surprising given the green team’s transformation into an artificial intelligence enterprise, but the app is one of the first to transform a GPU into something like ChatGPT orGoogleBard.
Feb. 13, 2024
17-year-old Counter-Strike prodigy carries his team to tournament victory in a performance dubbed one of the greatest in the history of the game
Danil “donk” Kryshkovets dominated IEM Katowice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Counter-Strike 2 pro is being hailed for delivering one of the greatest esports performances of all time, despite having only played in one major tournament and being just 17 years old. Claiming 82 kills over just 62 rounds, and with only 40 deaths, donk also secured an average damage per round (ADR) of 124 - more than 40 higher than anyone else in the game.
Feb. 13, 2024
A dungeon crawler RPG, a "next-gen" RTS, and a moody survival game top Steam Next Fest's 50 most-played demos as Valve reveals record-breaking wishlists
This year’s annual event racked in more than 3 million wishlists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filling out the top 10 are the strategy space RTSHomeworld 3, the auto-battler strategy gameBackpack Battles, the zombie survival sandboxDread Dawn, the turn-based strategy game Millennia, the roguelike deckbuilder Balatro, the online co-op dungeon-crawlerRotwood, and the derivative, aptly named MetroidvaniaDeviator. You can check out the full list for yourselfhere, but suffice it to say there’s an eclectic mix of all sorts of different genres and themes in there.
Feb. 13, 2024
A year on, I'm playing arguably the worst game of 2023 – and I'm actually enjoying myself
Opinion | Arkane’s infamous vampire FPS is still goofy, but is Redfall actually…fun now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What are we doing here again?” This is the question I keep asking my friend as we exploreRedfallin all its strangeness. At the time of writing, we’ve completed about two thirds of last year’s critically-panned first-person shooter, and I still have no idea what is happening.
Feb. 13, 2024
After $90 million driven by Baldur's Gate 3, Hasbro says games will be "huge" for D&D and Larian's hit RPG is "just the first of several new video games" to come
Baldur’s Gate 3 is a “mega hit” that Hasbro expects to pay dividends for years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is a bright spot in an altogether downfinancial reportfrom Wizards of the Coast owner Hasbro, which says Larian’s “mega hit” RPG, having driven around $90 million in revenue in the last year, is a good sign for more video games to come from the D&D license.
Feb. 13, 2024
After more than 16 years, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans think now is the time for Genesis to return
Crisis Core Reunion has only got their hopes up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SomeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthfans are pretty convinced a major Crisis Core character is about to re-emerge in the remake sequel. Some of the more “hardcore” Final Fantasy 7 fans are convinced Genesis is primed for a big entrance in Rebirth later this month. The whole theory pretty much revolves around Genesis’s corpse being collected by two members of Deepground, Weiss and Nero, at the end of Crisis Core, with the two villains intending to make Genesis their “brother.
Feb. 13, 2024
After Palworld and Enshrouded, Sons of the Forest keeps a year of survival games going with update 1.0 coming this month
Sons of the Forest is finally leaving Early Access in just over a week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a year in Steam Early Access, survival game follow-up Sons of the Forest is dropping its 1.0 update on Thursday, February 22. IGNhas the exclusive trailer from developer Endnight Games. The big draw is in the very first shot: cute little racoons.
Feb. 13, 2024
All Banishers Ghosts of New Eden endings
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden has several ending paths based on whether you stuck to your oath When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are five Banishers Ghosts of New Eden endings you can reach on your journey to the cursed town, and the ending you get is all based on how well you stick to the oath you swore to Antea early in the story.
Feb. 13, 2024
Amazon’s new adaptation of a hit movie is a masterclass in how to approach remakes
Opinion | Through meta references and an updated story, Mr. and Mrs. Smith is an example of how to do remakes right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two things can be true at once: remakes can be unnecessary and they can be great business. They simplify marketing for studios because the audience already knows what to expect. However, most fans crave original content.
Feb. 13, 2024
AMD Radeon RX 7600 review: “I’d only recommend picking this GPU up if it’s going cheap”
The AMD Radeon RX 7600 is a capable graphics card that can produce excellent results at 1080p. It can now also perform similar AI Frame Generation tricks to the RTX 4060, and boasts an additional option that’ll work across all games. That said, its lack of ray tracing chops and limited 8GB VRAM means it’s only worth picking up if you can get it for cheaper than every other option out there.
Feb. 13, 2024
As the wait for Silksong continues, Hollow Knight fans threaten to "sacrifice" their own forum to get the developer's attention
Silksong’s community is trying something new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight Silksong fans are getting desperate for news of the long-awaited sequel, so much so that they’re willing to delete their entire subreddit. It’s hard to say how this whole mess started. Someone appears to have suggested Hollow Knight’s subreddit moderators delete the subreddit itself over the past weekend, and if you head over to thesubreddit now, you’ll see dozens of posts all voicing their support for the removal of the subreddit.
Feb. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 dev shows off Patch 6's new kissing animations with steamy smooch between Shadowheart and Lae'zel
“I suppose you’ve earned it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3Patch 6 arrives this week, adding"improved smooches"to the acclaimed RPG, and Larian has kindly given us an advance look with a short clip showcasing Shadowheart’s new kissing animation. The video posted on Twitter by the developer shows the Shar-worshiping cleric trying out her new moves on none other than Lae’zel, which makes a nice change from the constant bickering the two are famous for.
Feb. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 now has over 500,000 Steam reviews and a 96% score, putting the RPG with Stardew Valley and Hollow Knight among the store's best-reviewed games
The reviews are a great read too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is now in the top 20 of Steam’s best-reviewed games of all time, alongside other standouts like Stardew Valley and Hollow Knight. Roughly six months after its release, Baldur’s Gate 3 has entered the top 20 of Steam’s 250 best-reviewed games with over 500,000 reviews with a score of 96%.
Feb. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 finally fixes the RPG's second-biggest party management sin after 6 months of waiting
And brings a long-awaited fix for Shield Bash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian has revealed a few key details about what’s included inBaldur’s Gate 3patch 6, and a few of the changes are, dare I say it, game changers. We just recently learned from Larian thatBaldur’s Gate 3 patch 6 is scheduled to launch sometime this week, although we still don’t have a more specific release date.
Feb. 13, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's leading speedrunner sets a new world record on the RPG's hardest difficulty, and it's only 12 seconds slower than the easy mode
Mae holds the speedrunning world record for several of Baldur’s Gate 3’s categories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A leadingBaldur’s Gate 3speedrunner has not only set the world record in both Honour mode and Explorer mode, but they’ve managed to do it with only a 12-second difference between the two. Speedrunner Mae, who currently holds the world record in several categories onSpeedrun.
Feb. 13, 2024
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden turned me into a ghost detective and let me decide what justice really means in a murky world with hints of Vampyr
Opinion | Banishers Ghosts of New Eden explores an overarching question I’m still trying to find an answer for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Is anyone in these damned woods innocent?”, protagonist Red mac Raith laments in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden. During a main story quest, I’m tasked with deciding the fate of two individuals who are both accused of wrongdoing.
Feb. 13, 2024
Batman #143 adds a surprising new twist to the Joker's origin story - and a connection to Bruce Wayne
What is the Joker afraid of? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re two issues into The Joker: Year One - the three-issue arc that’s playing out weekly in the headline Batman book this month.Last week’s #142got things off to an intriguing start, bouncing between a past and future Joker in an issue that called back to both Batman: Zero Year andThe Killing Joke.
Feb. 13, 2024
Chainsaw Man creator lands a new anime adaptation, and the first look is already here
A Look Back adaptation is on its way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An anime movie adaptation of the one-shot manga Look Back, created by the man behind Chainsaw Man, has been announced and received its first look all at once. Based on the manga of the same name by author Tatsuki Fujimoto, the movie is expected to follow the same story which centers on two young small-town artists named Ayumu Fujino and Kyomoto.
Feb. 13, 2024
D&D is doing a major throwback with these refreshed retro adventures
Dungeons & Dragons’ Quests from the Infinite Staircase will deliver a 5e remaster of six old-school stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a set ofreconfigured core rulebookson the way, it’s obvious that the folks at Wizards of the Coast are keen to usher in the future. However, that doesn’t mean that they’ve lost sight of where the game’s journey began.
Feb. 13, 2024
Dead Island 2 finally has a Steam release date, and Valve is giving away a co-op horror freebie to celebrate
You have less than 48 hours to snag Dead Island: Riptide for free from Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As announced onSteam, Dead Island 2’s upcoming Steam launch is accompanied by a scary good freebie that takes the price ofDead Island: Riptide - Definitive Editiondown from $19.99 to a grand total of $0.00 for just 48 hours. Although, it’s worth noting that the 48 hour timer is already ticking at the time of writing, so if you’re interested, head to the game’s Steam storefront now to claim the game.
Feb. 13, 2024
Deadpool and Wolverine reviews, cast, and everything else you need to know about the Marvel movie
Here’s the complete guide to everything you need to know about Deadpool 3. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool and Wolverine is finally here, and has officially changed theMarvel timelineforever. If you’ve seen the movie already, you know that thanks to someTVAtimeline antics and knowing nods to the X-Men Fox movies of the past, theMarvel Phase 5film throws the Multiverse on its head like never before.
Feb. 13, 2024
Deathloop and Dishonored developers reveal the effort they go to guide players without using that immersion-breaking yellow paint
The folks at Arkane prefer more subtle methods to having players follow the yellow paint road When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DeathloopandDishonored’s developers aren’t fans of yellow paint and, instead, use a variety of alternative methods to ensure that player doesn’t get lost. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s recently launched demo has once againsparked debate over developers' use of yellow paint.
Feb. 13, 2024
FC 24 FC Pro Live tracker with upgrades for Sadio Mane and Hirving Lozano
Dele Alli and Randal Kolo Muani also make the FC 24 FC Pro Live tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The EA FC 24 FC Pro Live tracker is complete, and you’re currently laughing if you completed the Branco van den Boomen SBC. PHzin’s victory in the tournament meant the Ajax midfielder’sEA Sports FC 24rating rose all the way to 90, while there were big boosts for Willian and Kalidou Koulibaly too.
Feb. 13, 2024
First set photo from The Last of Us season 2 reveals a key location from the games
Season 2 has already started filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although it is still unclear how closelyThe Last of Us season 2will follow the video game, a new behind-the-scenes image has been revealed showing one key location from The Last of Us 2: Greenplace Market. The image, posted onReddit by u/breadfruitworrywitch, shows a large and seemingly abandoned grocery store signposted ‘Greenplace Market’, situated in the countryside.
Feb. 13, 2024
From Gorillaz to Gotham: Jamie Hewlett draws Batman for DC
Plus: meet the sinister “Little Joker” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gorillazco-founder - andTank Girlco-creator - Jamie Hewlett is returning to comics with a new cover for the third volume of Rafael Grampá’sBatman: Gargoyle of Gotham. The cover is available in two formats – the “portrait” variant is open to order, the wraparound is a 1:25 ratio variant. It renders Batman in the classic Hewlett art style, simultaneously moody and cartoony.
Feb. 13, 2024
From Metroidvanias to roguelikes, survival games to strategy games, here are the best things we played during Steam Next Fest
Here are the indie games to keep an eye on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnotherSteam Next Festis over, meaning another collection of indie game demos have vanished into the ether. As ever, with so many options at your fingertips, it can be hard to know what to play, but now that the dust has settled, we’ve collated our Steam Next Fest coverage to point you towards the games we loved that deserve a spot on your wishlist.
Feb. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 Boosters explained
Boosters in Helldivers 2 are equipable modifiers that provide helpful bonuses. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Boosters are special buffs and modifiers you can equip to the team just before dropping in. Boosters are incredibly useful, infinitely usable items that effect the whole team - meaning that if everybody on the squad picks a different one, there can be four separate Boosters making the team better.
Feb. 13, 2024
Helldivers 2 PC patch rolled back after "significant" performance issues is now live on PS5
Mission rewards have still been remedied for the PC crowd When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Helldivers 2 patch on PC has been rolled back because of performance issues, but the same patch has now gone live onPS5without a hitch. On February 12, Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead Game Studios announced a new PC patch, via theSteam forums. Server capacity and login issues were two key areas addressed in the new patch, as were progression and mission rewards not being properly granted, a problem that’s hounded Helldivers 2 since launch earlier this month.
Feb. 13, 2024
How to destroy Helldivers 2 Fuel Silos
Fuel Silos in Helldivers 2 can be destroyed with a Hellbomb - but honestly, what can’t? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Fuel Silos are a kind of mission objective associated with the Bots, and working out how to destroy them can be tricky, as the game isn’t always clear about methodology. In fact, you’re supposed to use one of the most powerful explosives inHelldivers 2, the legendary Hellbomb, a special contextual Stratagem you call in to destroy high-value targets like the Fuel Silos themselves.
Feb. 13, 2024
How to kill the Helldivers 2 Chargers
Chargers in Helldivers 2 are huge armored bugs with vulnerable backsides When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 Chargers are one of the Terminids' most resolute forces, huge lumbering bugs with armor plating that trample over any suspecting soldiers while bullets bounce off them.Helldivers 2has the Chargers enter the game as solid mid-tier foes that can still be pretty dangerous if you’re not prepared for them.
Feb. 13, 2024
How to solve Skull and Bones Red Isle, Red Reef treasure map and find Caradec's Bounty
Scurlock will be pleased that you’ve solved this particular Skull and Bones treasure map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Red Isle treasure map is something you’ll be presented with during one of the early contracts you take on for Scurlock, which tasks you to solve it in order to find Caradec’s Bounty. This forms part of the High Seas Heist contract, and depending on your other progress around the seas it could be your first introduction to this type of mission.
Feb. 13, 2024
I am SO ready to return to Ravenloft and face one of the most compelling D&D villains in Vecna: Eve of Ruin
Prepare your party for a high-octane quest across the multiverse with Dungeons & Dragons' upcoming adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the 50th anniversary of D&D just around the corner, the TTRPG giant has revealed our best look yet at its next campaign – and it feels like Avengers Endgame for Dungeons & Dragons. Following on from decades of stories across a whole host of diverse campaign worlds, Vecna: Eve of Ruin (which is set to launch in May) has some pretty big boots to fill.
Feb. 13, 2024
Is Mark Ruffalo in Captain America 4? He suggests yes, reports say no
It would seem Mark Ruffalo is not in Captain America 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Mark Ruffalo in Captain America 4? Well, the actor seemed to accidentally confirm he’d be appearing in the upcoming fourquel, but that has been swiftly debunked. At theSanta Barbara International Film Festival, an exchange played out that seemed to suggest Ruffalo would have a role in the next Captain America movie.
Feb. 13, 2024
James Gunn asked fans who Dave Bautista should play in the DCU and the most common choice is a forgotten Superman villain
We’re here for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas asked fans who Marvel star Dave Bautista should play in the DCU - and the answers are pretty solid. “Love @davebaustista,” Gunn wrote onThreads. “Who would you like to see Dave play in the DCU?” One of the most common responses was Mongul, a Superman villain who made his first appearance back in 1980 in issue no.
Feb. 13, 2024
Madame Web reactions say Morbius is better
First reactions to Madame Web are not kind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions to Madame Web are in – and they’re not all that positive. The film is the next installment inSony’s Spider-Man universe, starring Dakota Johnson as the titular Cassandra Webb, while Isabela Merced, Sydney Sweeney, and Celeste O’Connor co-star. “#MadameWeb is an embarrassing mess.
Feb. 13, 2024
Marvel fans think Charles Xavier is hidden in the Deadpool 3 trailer
Who is the real owner of the bald head? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although we only see the back of an unknown bald head for less than a second, the fan is sure it belongs to Charles Xavier. The screenshot, posted onReddit, shows what seems to be a man sitting on a chair of sorts looking out onto a cityscape.
Feb. 13, 2024
Marvel fans think they spotted a Deadpool variant in the trailer
We already know there’s a least one other variant thanks to those behind-the-scenes pics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans think they’ve spotted a Deadpool variant inthe first trailer for Deadpool & Wolverine– and given that we’ve already seen not one, but two Deadpool variants in the behind-the-scenes photos…anything is possible. One fan posted two screenshots from the trailer, pointing out that there are two different Deadpool suits shown in the trailer.
Feb. 13, 2024
Naughty Dog, Infinity Ward, and other devs praise Helldivers 2's stellar animations: "Give them awards"
There’s a lot of love for those ragdoll physics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game developers are full of praise for Helldivers 2’s character animations. Helldivers 2 looks like a super tough third-person shooter on the surface, but it’s got a wicked sense of humor, and I’m not just talking about its very on-the-nose satire. Players accidentally killing each other, getting crushed by dropships, and being sent flying across the ground by charging enemies combine for a game that’s surprisingly funny in its actual combat.
Feb. 13, 2024
One extremely dedicated Minecraft player has spent 12 years constructing their own incredible fantasy kingdom
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One unbelievably dedicatedMinecraftplayer has showcased their fantasy kingdom 12 years in the making, and it has to be seen to be believed. Yesterday marked exactly 12 years since construction began, and in celebration, Linard has posted a video onYouTubeshowcasing the incredible detail of its meticulously crafted cities and settlements as well as the beauty of its sprawling countryside and mountain ranges.
Feb. 13, 2024
Palworld player turns the survival game into a city builder with a mod-free tribute to Attack on Titan that took 2 weeks to make
Palworld players are taking builds far beyond the Palbox sphere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not ready to leave Attack on Titan behind after its anime finale, onePalworldplayer has recreated the series' iconic central city on a massive scale, purportedly without the use of any mods to make things easier. Reddit user Commercial_Neck8986 shared their finished city with the survival game’s community a few days ago, following up on multiple previous posts chronicling the build’s progress.
Feb. 13, 2024
Pokemon is using AI powered by Japanese Chess to make its upcoming tournaments more beginner-friendly
The Pokemon Company is set to introduce the technology at the upcoming Dragon King tournament When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Companyhas announced that it’s using AI to make battles more interesting for viewers of its upcoming tournament. As highlighted byAutomaton, The Pokemon Company recentlyannouncedits partnership with Japanese AI company HEROZ Corporation to develop AI that specializes in Pokemon Battles.
Feb. 13, 2024
PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade reportedly rated for adults only thanks to nudity and gore
This probably won’t shock anyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UpcomingPS5exclusive Stellar Blade will reportedly be rated for adults only, due to nudity and violence. Last week, Korean outletThis Is Gamereported that Stellar Blade, which is being made in Korea, would receive a rating from the country’s board to denote that it wouldn’t be suitable for teenagers. In other words, the ratings board thinks that the new PS5 action game is only for adults.
Feb. 13, 2024
RedMagic 8S Pro review: "a marginal upgrade but fantastic value"
The RedMagic 8S Pro offers fantastic value for money overall, capable of running anything you can throw at it without breaking the bank. It takes a little setting up to get there, but once you’re past Nubia’s software struggles this is a solid experience. Excellent value for money Slick aesthetic Crisp display Long battery life Very similar to older 8 Pro Awful selfie camera Newer models available A lot of setup required
Feb. 13, 2024
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse star says the third movie will be the best in the trilogy
Shameik Moore has high praise for the upcoming threequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Verse star Shameik Moore has an exciting update on the upcoming third movie: he thinks it’s the best one in the trilogy. Last year’s sequel saw the return of Miles and Gwen, this time with the Spider Society, led by the intimidating Miguel O’Hara, AKA Spider-Man 2099, thrown into the mix.
Feb. 13, 2024
Splatoon 3 Side Order DLC rolls out a wacky roguelite dungeon crawler mode with shades of Nier Automata
Preview | Nintendo’s next Splatoon expansion adds a new story campaign and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the upcoming Side Order expansion, set for release on Feb. 22, the mysterious Agent 8 returns for a new adventure into a surreal dungeon crawler, which manages to up the Splatoon hijinks in surprising ways. We got a chance to play an hour of the Side Order’s opening act and saw first-hand how Splatoon 3’s new expansion is a genuine game-changer.
Feb. 13, 2024
Starfield and Halo are reportedly not part of the first Xbox exclusives coming to PS5
Pentiment and Hi-Fi Rush could be the first games to make the jump When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A trio of Xbox exclusives are reportedly on their way to other platforms, including PS5, as part of a change inMicrosoft’s business strategy which will be announced later this week. Since then, Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas reportedly told Microsoft staff thatXbox is not done making consoles, and Microsoft has announced that it will offeran update on “the future of Xbox"ina podcast on Thursday.
Feb. 13, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown fights a fire-breathing dragon in epic new trailer for Netflix fantasy
Damsel, starring Millie Bobby Brown and Robin Wright, hits the streamer this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Damsel has arrived – and it’s pretty epic. Millie Bobby Brown plays a dutiful damsel named Elodie who agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to discover that the royal family recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt.
Feb. 13, 2024
Suits spinoff casts Arrow star Stephen Amell in lead role
Suits: LA is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arrow star Stephen Amell is set to play lead character Ted Black in Suits: LA. PerVariety, the Suits spinoff centers on Ted whose “firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives.
Feb. 13, 2024
The 10 best adventure couples in movies, ranked
This Valentine’s Day, we’re celebrating the best adventure couples in movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. High stakes breed high emotions, right? Well, that’s certainly the case for the best adventure couples in movies. Whether they’re battling an undead, immortal mummy or trying to survive a dinosaur theme park, they always find time for romance. It might just be a declaration of love after one of them saves the other or a stolen kiss after surviving certain death, but they all have one thing in common: they’re achingly romantic.
Feb. 13, 2024
The 10 best LGBT romances in movies, ranked
Our picks of the best LGBT romances on the silver screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day or you’re just in the mood for love, it’s always a good time to get stuck into one of the best LGBT romances in movies. Grand gestures on the big screen aren’t just the remit of traditional heterosexuality – the canon of queer cinema is full of gems, from foreign-language flicks to heartbreaking dramas and heartwarming comedies.
Feb. 13, 2024
The best adventure game of 2023 will let players have sex with its otherworldly god, but not in the game
The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is getting weirder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today, out of nowhere, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood developer Deconstructeam posted quite the attention-grabbing tweet. Seen just below, the tweet acknowledges that a lot of players actually wanted to sleep with Abramar, the all-powerful, forbidden, god-like creature of the adventure game, and so the developer plans to remedy that.
Feb. 13, 2024
The comics that crossed over Marvel and DC characters are being reprinted for the first time in decades
Superman vs Spider-Man? Batman vs Daredevil? They’re all here, plus the truly peculiar Amalgam characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In comics they’re known as the Big Two. The House of Ideas and its Distinguished Competition. But nowDCandMarvelare joining forces to publish two massive omnibus editions of classic crossovers where characters from both publishers meet, interact, and do battle.
Feb. 13, 2024
The Marvels villain actor reveals Captain Marvel "combusted" with Dar-Benn in alternate ending
“They kind of combust together” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zawe Ashton, who playedThe Marvelsvillain Dar-Benn, has revealed that the MCU movie had an alternate ending – in which Captain Marvel seemingly died. “There was another ending that we did film where Brie and myself are kind of in space, still having it out, and they kind of combust together,” Ashton toldComicBook.
Feb. 13, 2024
The next edition of D&D arrives in September, but there's a catch
The new Monster Manual won’t arrive until next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like we’ll be waiting a while to complete our new D&D core rulebook sets, if a recent announcement is anything to go by. While that may be frustrating for newcomers hoping to get everything at once without having to buy or rely on old, soon-to-be-obsolete books, this slow transitionwillbe kinder to our wallets.
Feb. 13, 2024
There'll be no Hulk solo movie in the MCU, according to Mark Ruffalo
Kevin Feige is said to have ruled it out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t hold your breath for a Hulk solo movie. According to Mark Ruffalo, who plays the big green guy in the MCU, Marvel boss Kevin Feige has ruled out Bruce Banner ever getting his own movie. “Kevin [asked me] ‘What would you like to do?
Feb. 13, 2024
This Steam Next Fest was dominated by two massive strategy games, and that feels weird for an event all about discoverability
Opinion| Homeworld 3 and Stormgate were huge hits in the latest festival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the biggest games of the latest Next Fest were games I’d never heard of.Dungeonborne topped charts throughout the week, filling the gap left by fantasy extraction game Dark and Darker, which isn’t available on Steam due to legal restrictions;my personal highlight was Backpack Battles, an autobattler built around the same inventory management ideas as cult roguelike Backpack Hero;SoulmaskandDread Dawnborrowed some from thebest survival gamesto spend much of the week hovering around the top ten.
Feb. 13, 2024
Two of my all-time favorite Metroidvania games launched in the last year – and I've hardly understood a word of their stories
Opinion | Narrative hand-holding is fine, but light-touch storytelling suits me just fine in the Metroidvania space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t get me wrong, narrative games can be great. I’m a sucker for big-budget, cut-scene-heavy hand-holders such asMarvel’s Spider-Man 2andGod of War. I’ve lost hundreds of hours to the masterful adventure games of Wadjet Eye, and have thrived and survived in Larian’s most-acclaimed story-driven outings, not leastBaldur’s Gate 3and Divinity: Original Sin 2.
Feb. 13, 2024
When will Madame Web be available to stream?
This is when you might be able to watch the movie at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Webmay only just be swinging into theaters, but Spidey fans will already be keen to know when it might be landing on streaming platforms. The latest Spider-Man offshoot followsCassandra Webb(played by Dakota Johnson), a New York City paramedic with clairvoyant abilities.
Feb. 13, 2024
10 Helldivers 2 tips and tricks to dominating the battlefield
Our advice and tips for Helldivers 2 will help you find your feet - and secure victory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Helldivers 2 tips and tricks are perfect for new players, or returning veterans who want to hit the ground running when they’re spat out of their drop pods into enemy terrain. Helldivers 2 continues to develop and evolve over time, but there’s certain basic principles and advice about fighting that will always be applicable no matter what state the galaxy is in.
Feb. 12, 2024
Acclaimed N64-style spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro finally gets the Nintendo Switch release it deserves
After 4 months of Steam exclusivity, Cavern of Dreams is launching on Switch where it belongs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cavern of Dreams, a self-styled N64-inspired 3D platformer thatwe previously likened to a Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro spiritual successor, is getting a much-needed Nintendo Switch release on February 29. Cavern of Dreams first launched on Steam last October and very quickly garnered almost universally positivereviewsfor its nostalgic atmosphere, charmingly sweet story, and compelling mix of platforming and puzzle-solving.
Feb. 12, 2024
After 10 years, Twitch Plays Pokemon is going back to the beginning, and this time Twitch chat isn't getting any help to beat the classic JRPG
It’s time for full anarchy on original hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 years after the launch of Twitch Plays Pokemon, the social-experiment-turned-online-phenomenon is celebrating its double-digit birthday by getting back to basics, revisiting the original games on original hardware and this time trying to beat them without any method to reign in the full chaos of Twitch chat.
Feb. 12, 2024
After 16 years, this 'lost', canonical Metal Gear Solid mobile game that was exclusive to just a handful of phones has been re-discovered
Imagine playing this on a Nokia N-Gage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A lost Metal Gear Solid mobile game from 2008 has been found and put online for preservation. As reported byTime Extension, Metal Gear Solid Mobile has been recovered by several Twitter users, who have managed to revive a game originally released all the way back in 2008, making it available for anyone to play online via the power of emulation.
Feb. 12, 2024
All Banishers Ghosts of New Eden difficulty levels explained
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden has several difficulty levels to choose from, helping you set the challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are five Banishers Ghosts of New Eden difficulty levels to pick from, letting you choose which aspects of the action RPG you want to focus on. If you want to stick with Don’t Nod’s Life is Strange-style morally thought-provoking narrative, then Story will be the best option for you.
Feb. 12, 2024
All the Madden 24 X-Factors and Superstars in one guide
See the complete Madden 24 X-Factors list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madden 24 X-Factors deliver a little good news to Eagles fans, despite it being the Chiefs who lifted this year’s Lombardi Trophy. Three of their players inMadden 24are newly minted with X-Factor status, including Jalen Hurts. Here we explain what all the X-Factors do, and take you through the list of pros with either X-Factor or Superstar designations.
Feb. 12, 2024
As Ubisoft CEO dubs Skull and Bones a quadruple A game, beta players say it's not worth the $70 price of entry
“There is absolutely no way I’d pay $70 for this game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas defendedSkull and Bones' lofty price tag, dubbing it a “quadruple A game,” but many who’ve played the recent beta aren’t sold on it. Skull and Bones' journey to store shelves has been anything but smooth sailing, and if you’re planning on finally setting sail on this high-seas adventure, it’s going to cost you no less than $70.
Feb. 12, 2024
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden rituals explained
Rituals are used frequently in Banishers Ghosts of New Eden to see the past and summon ghosts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Performing Banishers Ghosts of New Eden rituals is a core part of solving Haunting Cases and working towards ending the curse on the town. Each of the five rituals available to Red mac Raith has its own specific use and you’ll be using a few of them quite a lot as you work through the main story.
Feb. 12, 2024
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden review: "The story is the best reason to see it through"
Some gripping ghost stories justify gathering around Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden’s campfire, but an open world full of routine skirmishes and mindless repetition might just scare you off again. As Dontnod’s longest game yet, Banishers underlines the value of a tighter focus. Interesting and nuanced dual protagonists Some nicely plotted haunting cases to investigate An open world full of repetitive busywork Upgrade and RPG systems are undercooked Combat lacks variety
Feb. 12, 2024
Batman: Black and White artist Dean Motter draws new historical graphic novel Whistleblowers
Preview | Take an exclusive first look at ‘Karski’s Story’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terminal City,Mister X, andBatman: Black & Whiteartist Dean Motter is teaming up with Dr. Rafael Medoff, the director of the David Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, for a new non-fiction graphic novel that tells the true story of four men who fought to reveal the existence of the Holocaust to the world.
Feb. 12, 2024
Deadpool 3 international trailer makes an extremely careful swap from the NSFW version
That Disney joke became a bit more family-friendly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Deadpool 3just arrived during Super Bowl LVII – and its most NSFW moment has already been edited. Officially titled Deadpool & Wolverine, the absolutely wild trailer contains one very inappropriate piece of dialogue (because what would a Deadpool movie be without inappropriate dialogue) that has already been edited to be a bit more family-friendly for international audiences.
Feb. 12, 2024
Dev Patel’s Monkey Man is Robin Hood meets John Wick in new teaser trailer
A new trailer has arrived for the action thriller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser for Dev Patel’s upcoming action-packed thriller Monkey Man is here, and it looks as bloody and brutal as we hoped it would be. StarringThe Green Knight’s Patel, Monkey Man follows one man’s quest for vengeance against the corrupt leader who murdered his mother.
Feb. 12, 2024
Diablo 4's latest microtransaction controversy is a $30 portal recolor: "You can get Palworld for this price"
Fans despair as Blizzard charges “almost half the price of the game” for class-specific portal colors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard is charging $30 for portal colors inDiablo 4, and players are having none of it. From therecent confusion surrounding cosmetic items in Diablo 4’s Lunar Awakening event, to what players deemed"mathematically the scummiest"coin reward Blizzard could have given battle pass purchasers in Season 1, the action RPG has had its fair share of controversy when it comes to paid content.
Feb. 12, 2024
EA flop Immortals of Aveum reportedly cost around $125 million, former dev says "a AAA single-player shooter in today's market was a truly awful idea"
“No one bought it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report sheds some light on just how much EA invested in its single-player FPS Immortals of Aveum, which received mixed reviews and was deemed a financial flop. “At a high level, Immortals was massively overscoped for a studio’s debut project,” the former employee said. “The development cost was around $85 million, and I think EA kicked in $40 million for marketing and distribution.
Feb. 12, 2024
Elden Ring speedrunner completes no-hit randomizer run after more than 1,000 attempts and nearly a year of trying
Godskin Duo as the first story boss? No thanks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After more than 1,000 attempts, anElden Ringstreamer has beaten the game without taking a single hit, all while using a randomizer mod to change every item and enemy. The achievement belongs to streamer LilAggy, who’s been trying their darndest to beat Elden Ring with every enemy changed thanks to a randomizer mod, and has been going at it for around 11 months now.
Feb. 12, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fan makes shot-for-shot comparison with the original Nibelheim to show how faithful it is
It’s shockingly accurate to the original sequence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s opening has been compared to the original game, and it’s a surprisingly faithful recreation of the Nibelheim sequence. Rebirth’s new demo lets you play through the remake sequel’s opening, which follows Cloud and Sephiroth as they venture through Nibelheim to sort out a monster problem and fix a Mako reactor.
Feb. 12, 2024
First trailer for Twisters sees the sequel take disaster movies to a new extreme level
Glenn Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones are storm chasers in the follow-up to the 1996 film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hold on to your seats, the first trailer for Twisters is here thanks to the Super Bowl - and it looks like disaster is looming. The film, directed by Lee Isaac Chung who is best known for beloved indie hit Minari, is a standalone sequel to the 1996 classic movie (which starred Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton) about a group of storm chasers.
Feb. 12, 2024
First trailer for Wicked defies gravity as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo bring the magic
Part One of Jon M. Chu’s Broadway adaptation hits theaters this Thanksgiving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for the Wicked movie is here as it debuts during the Super Bowl, and it sees Cynthia Erivo defying gravity. This marks the first major look at the epic musical adaptation,aside from some early stills, as the trailer introduces its two leading witches, Erivo as Elphaba and Ariana Grande as Glinda.
Feb. 12, 2024
Fixes for not getting Helldivers 2 Medals for Major Orders
Your Medals in Helldivers 2 for completing a Major Order can take time to get deposited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re not getting medals after completing Major Orders in Helldivers 2, you’re not alone as this is a common problem to do with the way rewards are distributed. The short answer is essentially that the system developer Arrowhead uses inHelldivers 2isn’t good at dishing out medals to all players all at once after Major Orders, so the reward drops are staggered.
Feb. 12, 2024
Former Mass Effect and Dragon Age director says he "wouldn't go back" to the way BioWare makes games
“I could tip a beer and tell you all about my frustrations at BioWare and EA” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Mass Effect and Dragon Age director andBioWaregeneral manager Aaryn Flynn says he “wouldn’t go back” to the RPG studio. In a presentation ahead of the release of his new survival game,Nightingale, Flynn, whose BioWare resumé runs nearly 20 years from Baldur’s Gate 2 to Anthem, discussed the lessons he’s learned at his new studio, Inflexion Games.
Feb. 12, 2024
Fortnite Driftboards: Where to find them for tricks
Do an impossibly difficult trick on a Driftboard in Fortnite by visiting these locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Driftboards are a novel way to travel around the island, by surfing along on a board hovering above the ground which can also be used to perform tricks. Originally launching all the way back in Season 7 of Chapter 1, they were vaulted at the beginning of Chapter 2 and haven’t been seen since, save for a short return during the Season OG flashback.
Feb. 12, 2024
Fortnite Ninja Turtle Supply Drops: Where to find them
Ninja Turtle Supply Drops provide Mythic weapons and a Pizza Party in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Ninja Turtle Supply Drops have begun falling across the island, bringing with them Mythic Ninja Turtle weapons and some tasty pizza slices for players who can find and search them. Not only will these provide a significant tactical advantage during a match, but if you’re working through the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Cowabunga Pass then you’ll need to search a drop for one of theFortnite questsattached to it.
Feb. 12, 2024
From Secret Wars to Loki, here's every MCU Easter egg in the first Deadpool 3 trailer
We break down all of the major Marvel Easter eggs in Deadpool & Wolverine’s first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeadpool 3 trailerisfinallyhere – and we might as well start calling Wade Wilson the Easter bunny from now on, as the titular hero treated us to a buttload of Easter eggs in the first look at the hotly anticipated sequel.
Feb. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 creative director says games have to "earn" microtransactions, which is why its purchasable revolver is anti-pay-to-win and "not that good"
You can’t swipe the difficulty away in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 has been praised for avoiding the tedious and intrusive microtransactions common among live-service shooters, so it’s perhaps no coincidence that the game’s creative director, Johan Pilestedt, reckons games “have to earn the right to monetize,” which is why developer Arrowhead “really applied ourselves to not make it pay-to-win.
Feb. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev doubles the player capacity of its servers, but tells fans it's "still not enough" to meet the demand
A lot of people want to be playing Helldivers 2 right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2’s developer has doubled its player count following server issues, but says that it’s “still not enough” to meet the demand. Helldivers 2 may have only launched last week, but it very quickly sent its developer into"crisis mode" due to server and matchmaking issues- causing the game to be taken offline and undergo emergency server maintenance.
Feb. 12, 2024
Helldivers 2 player fails the tutorial after discovering a grenade returning bug in the worst way possible: "We're off to a great start boys!"
This has got to be the funniest way to fail the tutorial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Helldivers 2 player has discovered a grenade-returning bug the hard way, after accidentally blowing themselves up during the tutorial. Helldivers 2 has been out for less than a week now, but one player may have already set some kind of record after failing to get through the game’s tutorial.
Feb. 12, 2024
How long to beat Banishers Ghosts of New Eden?
Banishers Ghosts of New Eden is a big action-RPG and Don’t Nod’s longest game yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long does it take to beat Banishers Ghosts of New Eden? It’ll probably take the average ghost hunter around 30 hours to get through, although Banishers is a surprisingly big game with a lot of optional follow-up activities, collectible books, and combat challenges, so those playing hours can rack up quickly.
Feb. 12, 2024
How to complete the Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Landfall case
The Landfall Haunting Case is the first case in Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Landfall case is the first Haunting Case you’ve got to solve to learn exactly what happened to Charles Davenport. Charles is the whole reason Antea and Red are even in the cursed American frontier town, having been invited to investigate a supernatural curse and apply their Banisher capabilities.
Feb. 12, 2024
True Detective stars weigh in on season 4's most shocking death and how it changed from the script
John Hawkes and Finn Bennett talk that extreme scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: massive spoilers for True Detective: Night Country episode 5 ahead! “The whole thing is a bit of a blur,” Bennett toldVariety. “It was a bit of a fever dream, just because there was so much weight on that day. The bones of that scene were there.
Feb. 12, 2024
I watched in horror as the man who helped shape Dragon Age and Mass Effect got chewed up by his own survival game
Preview| Aaryn Flynn shows off the deadlier side of Nightingale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the interests of time, I’ve been given some gear to help get me up to speed in Nightingale. According to game director (and Mass Effect veteran) Aaryn Flynn, it’ll take 30-50 hours to get to the endgame in his new survival game, but as we only have two hours together, I’ve been granted enough clothing, weaponry, and food to get me there fast.
Feb. 12, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director teases Easter eggs that "die-hard fans will really appreciate"
EXCLUSIVE | As the new trailer launches, director Wes Ball discusses the nods to previous Apes movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newtrailerfor Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released last night at the Super Bowl, revealing Easter eggs galore and a closer look at the movie’s formidable new foe: an ape called Proximus. GamesRadar+ was invited to an exclusive preview screening of the new trailer in Los Angeles, where director Wes Ball had lots to say about the story and its intriguing new ape villain.
Feb. 12, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes star reveals Andy Serkis' secret role in the new movie
EXCLUSIVE | Star Owen Teague and director Wes Ball discuss Caesar actor Andy Serkis' involvement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+, Teague explained that he had a number of virtual meetings with Serkis before the cameras started to roll. That advice from the veteran performance capture actor helped the 25-year-old embody the spirit of Noa, the ape character he portrays in the upcoming film.
Feb. 12, 2024
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes trailer sees the series enter an epic new era
Apes remain strong in the latest trailer for the new instalment in the hit series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes has been released thanks to this year’s Super Bowl, delivering an epic new look at the next chapter in the beloved series. That’s what we see in the new footage, which gives us a closer look at the divided world the apes are living in.
Feb. 12, 2024
Lethal Company creator shares the most chaotic dev plan of all time: "I really want content updates to feel like I broke into an alien zoo and released all the animals"
Zeekerss confirms Version 50 is “slowly cooking” and “really substantial” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’d best hold onto your space helmets, as judging by comments made by Lethal Company’s creator, things are about to get even wilder in the co-op scarefest. Back in January, solo developer Zeekerss revealed plans to add"lots of new creatures and map variation"to Lethal Company’s next major patch, Version 50.
Feb. 12, 2024
Madden 24 best teams list with the top 5 rosters – and the worst two
Buffalo, Kansas City and Philadelphia all make the Madden 24 best teams list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How social media scoffed at the Madden 24 best teams list at launch – and how EA had the last laugh. The top roster inMadden 24on day one was the Kansas City Chiefs, and they ultimately justified that status with another Super Bowl win.
Feb. 12, 2024
Madden 24 playbooks guide with the best 7 tactics to use in-game
Become the next Andy Reid by mastering the top Madden 24 playbooks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s critical to know the best Madden 24 playbooks if you’ve just picked up the game for a bargain price.Madden 24marked the last year in the league for the fabled ‘NE Coach’ – AKA Bill Belichick – and his dink-and-dunk approach remains one of game’s most reliable, despite the Patriots' struggles during that final campaign.
Feb. 12, 2024
Matthew Macfadyen's Deadpool 3 character has finally been confirmed, and everyone is making the same Succession joke
Who is Paradox? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeadpool 3 trailerhad some huge reveals, but by far the biggest was the introduction of theTime Variance Authority. The Time-Keepers have only appeared in Loki so far, and now it seems like they’ll be making a big impact on the future of the MCU. This time around inDeadpool 3, they’re headed by a new character called Paradox, who is seemingly in need of Wade Wilson’s help.
Feb. 12, 2024
My very patient customers were obsessed with cooking oil in this chill supermarket management Steam Next Fest demo
Supermarket Simulator will be making its way onto store shelves on February 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the years, simulation games have given us a taste of what it would be like to run hospitals, theme parks, zoos, and even whole cities, trying to balance the books while also making sure everyone stays happy. This new offering from Nokta Games takes that idea and gives it an all-new and more down-to-earth setting: a supermarket.
Feb. 12, 2024
New sci-fi RPG from Mass Effect veteran recruits Halo support studio to bring its spacefaring gunplay to life
Certain Affinity joins Archetype to work on Exodus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, the upcoming action-adventure RPG from formerBioWareveterans, is now also being worked on by a Halo and Call of Duty support studio. “As one of the world’s premiere independent studios, we’ve worked on a huge variety of great games, but nothing quite like this exciting new sci-fi IP, Exodus,” Certain Affinity’s CEO Max Hoberman writes in the same press release.
Feb. 12, 2024
One detail in the Deadpool 3 trailer may give away the Marvel movie's plot
The trailer sparks a new fan theory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forDeadpool 3premiered at the Super Bowl last night, which gave us our best – if still cryptic – clues yet to the movie’s mysterious plot. As well as giving us our first, shadowy glimpse at Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine and introducing us to Matthew Macfadyen’s TVA boss, eagle-eyed fans also spotted some callbacks to previous MCU movies.
Feb. 12, 2024
One of the most exciting upcoming Star Wars projects has a reported release window, and it's very soon
We could be seeing the new show very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most exciting upcoming Star Wars projects might have a release window – and it’s coming very soon. The show centers on a Jedi and her former Master investigating a string of crimes, which leads them to encountering sinister forces. The massive cast includes Amandla Stenberg, Dafne Keen, Joonas Suotamo, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Squid Game’s Lee Jung-jae.
Feb. 12, 2024
Oscar Isaac knows what Marvel project he wants Moon Knight to appear in next
We might see Moon Knight again some day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oscar Isaac has ideas about his next Marvel appearance asMoon Knight– and it would involve being part of a team. “I thought there was an interesting opportunity with Midnight Suns. There’s such interesting characters in there, and now that we’ve set the groundwork with learning who Marc, Steven, Jake are, it could be an interesting opportunity to see him as part of a team and what that dynamic would be,” Isaac said at Middle East Film and Comic Con (viaThe Direct).
Feb. 12, 2024
Persona 3 Reload's new Link Episodes are just what the long-serving JRPG needed
Opinion | Sometimes teaching an old dog new tricks is all that’s needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The answer is an emphatic yes.Persona 3 Reloadintroduces novel little character events called ‘Link Episodes,’ which focus on one character at a time, and pop up throughout Reload when you’ve got time to spare in the afternoons and evenings. When you walk back into the Iwatodai dorm in the evening, if there’s anyone like Junpei or Yukari with a welcoming smiley face above their heads, a Link Episode is raring to go – and these are brilliant.
Feb. 12, 2024
Phil Spencer reportedly tells Microsoft colleagues that Xbox is not done making consoles ahead of upcoming business strategy update
Xbox consoles will apparently remain crucial going forward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With theXbox business strategy updatetaking place in a podcast later this week, Xbox headPhil Spencerhas reportedly told colleagues that the company is not done making Xbox consoles, and that the company’s strategy will continue to involve multiple devices. Last week, reporter Shannon Liao published anewsletterclaiming that Xbox held an internal townhall meeting earlier in the week on Tuesday.
Feb. 12, 2024
Ryan Gosling is a stuntman crying to Taylor Swift in new action-packed teaser trailer for The Fall Guy
The Fall Guy (Ryan’s Version) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser trailer for The Fall Guy dropped during the Super Bowl, giving us a tongue-in-cheek look at everything on offer in the upcoming action comedy. “This movie has everything!” Emily Blunt tells Ryan Gosling as the teaser begins, before we’re taken on a whistlestop tour of everything we can expect from The Fall Guy.
Feb. 12, 2024
Should you choose Jacob or Benedict in Banishers Ghosts of New Eden
For The Flesh Is Weak case in Banishers, you’ve got to choose between Blaming Jacob and Ascending or Banishing Benedict When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Blame Jacob or Banish Benedict choice comes right at the end of The Flesh Is Weak - the first proper case you’ll complete as Red mac Raith. By now you will have learned that Jacob killed and ate his trapper companion Benedict in what might be one of the hangriest outbursts ever.
Feb. 12, 2024
Should you choose the Ascend or Resurrection oath in Banishers Ghosts of New Eden?
Early on in Banishers Ghosts of New Eden, you need to swear an oath to Ascend or Resurrect Antea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Banishers Ghosts of New Eden Ascend or Resurrection oath is the game’s main choice, forcing you to make a promise involving Antea’s fate – will you let her ghost ascend peacefully, or will you work to resurrect her?
Feb. 12, 2024
Space Ghost gets his first solo comic in almost 20 years this summer
Writer David Pepose and artist Jonathan Lau are launching a new Space Ghost title in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Ghost has been announced as thenewest title in Dynamite’s line of cartoon based licensed comics, following the recently releasedThundercats #1. Written by David Pepose with art from Jonathan Lau, Space Ghost was stealthily announced with an ad in the back of Dynamite’s Thundercats #1.
Feb. 12, 2024
The best Helldivers 2 Stratagems and full tier list
After a hefty patch, here are the best Helldivers 2 Stratagems and support weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Helldivers 2 Stratagems are ranked in our full tier list below, where we explain what orbital strikes and killstreaks are most powerful or most versatile when you’re going to do operations. Stratagems aren’t just for causing large explosions across the horizon (though they are good at that), you can use them call in mechs, powerful weapons, special equipment and more besides.
Feb. 12, 2024
The best Helldivers 2 weapons and tier list
Our Helldivers 2 weapon tier list ranks every gun and stratagem armament When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Helldivers 2 best weapons tier list ranks every single gun in the game, whether part of a loadout or called in with Stratagems from above. Months of various warbonds and content packs have massively expanded what weapons are available in HD2, and updates and patches have altered how many weapons work and play - the rise and fall of the Railgun has been like a soap opera.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Boys Super Bowl parody ad features a Gen V cameo you may have missed
They put the Supe in the Super Bowl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In true The Boys fashion, Vought has released a parody Super Bowl ad that encompasses everything we love about the show, but there’s one scene in particular that everyone is fixating on – the Gen V cameo. The clip, posted toVought International’s Twitter account, satires the kind of advertisements we see during the Super Bowl from big businesses trying to relate to regular people in order to fulfill their capitalist agenda.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Conjuring 4 will conclude the series with the return of a familiar face from the franchise
Looks like The Devil Made Him Do It… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Conjuring 4 has taken another step into development by welcoming back franchise favorite director Michael Chaves. In an exclusive withThe Hollywood Reporter, it has been confirmed that Chaves, who also directedThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do ItandThe Nun 2, will direct The Conjuring 4.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes cast attended six weeks of 'ape school' to prepare them to do mo-cap for the first time ever
EXCLUSIVE | Lead actor Owen Teague details the unique way the cast prepared for their roles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alongside the launch of thenew trailerfor Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, actor Owen Teague has revealed the research and training process that had to be undertaken to tackle the physical new role – including six weeks of ‘ape school’ and some intriguing animal encounters.
Feb. 12, 2024
The Star Wars community has worked out the most emotional way to watch the saga
Star Wars fans are getting emotional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars community has figured out the most emotional way to watch the saga – and it’s in chronological order. Debates have long raged about the best way to watch the Star Wars saga, with arguments made for chronological, release order, and more unconventional methods like the Machete order (read more in our guide on watching theStar Wars movies in order).
Feb. 12, 2024
The Xbox news everybody's desperate for is apparently coming in a podcast with Phil Spencer this week
Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty have some “updates on the Xbox business” for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After promising anupdate on “the future of Xbox"in the wake ofmultiplatform rumors about games like Starfield and Indiana Jones,Microsofthas confirmed that a podcast with several top gaming executives is set to land this Thursday. “Please join us for a special edition of the Official Xbox Podcast,” the official Xbox account onTwittersays.
Feb. 12, 2024
This Palworld player's 1800-strong Relaxaurus army is truly a weapon to surpass Metal Gear: "It was magnificent"
Relaxaurus isn’t looking so derpy now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, fellow Palworld pals, we had a good run, but it looks like the end is near: An absolute mad lad has bred 1,856 Relaxaurus in a bid to “destroy Palworld.” ‘But wait, Jordan’, you may be thinking, ‘aren’t we safe from Vash Cowaii’s army of killer Relaxaurus since we’re playing in different servers and thus most likely won’t ever encounter it?
Feb. 12, 2024
This roguelike bullet hell from a Devil May Cry and Okami veteran promises old-school chaos amongst the stars, and it hits Early Access this week
Starnaut is out on Valentine’s Day, as it happens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starnaut is a new roguelike bullet hell from a developer behind Devil May Cry and Okami - and it enters early access this week. You might not know Sawaki Takeyasu, but you’ll know his games. They include Devil May Cry, Steel Battalion, Okami, and El Shaddai, and now the storied developer is turning his talents to the roguelike genre with bullet hell game Starnaut, which is out later this week on February 14 (aka Valentine’s Day) on Steam in early access.
Feb. 12, 2024
Total War: Warhammer 3 dev surrenders in game of DLC chicken, says unpopular $25 update "didn't give you enough" and will be expanded alongside "FreeLC"
Total War: Warhammer 3’s Shadows of Change DLC is getting a big free update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of community blowback and debate over the expectations and pricing for DLC, the developers of Total War: Warhammer 3 have vowed to make things right by pumping more free content into the strategy game’s latest $25 add-on, which the devs now admit “didn’t give you enough.
Feb. 12, 2024
Hugh Jackman had the perfect response to Wolverine’s barely-there cameo in the Deadpool 3 trailer
He’s gone meta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Theofficial trailer for Deadpool & Wolverineis here, and it’s full of R-rated fun and MCU Easter eggs. Although, despite sharing half the title, one person who only makes a very brief appearance is Wolverine – and we only actually see the back of his head and his shadow in theDeadpool 3clip.
Feb. 12, 2024
Ultros review: "A drop-dead gorgeous head trip of a Metroidvania game set in a cosmic uterus sarcophagus"
Ultros takes the tried and tested Metroidvania formula, flips it on its head, bathes it in neon paint, switches dimensions, adds gardening mechanics and sends it to an outer-space uterus housing an ancient demon – and it all, somehow, works Stunning visuals, animations and artstyle Impeccable balance of fast-paced and chilled out Tone and vibes like nothing else in the genre Narrative is (unashamedly) secondary Environments are occasionally difficult to parse
Feb. 11, 2024
After 20 years and 5 corporate owners, RuneScape players joke past reported $1.1 billion buyout of MMO icon Jagex: "Time to pool our money, boys."
The studio tried to reassure fans that games would not be “compromised” with shady business practices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jagex Limited has been acquired for the fifth time in its 25-year history, prompting fans to joke through another corporate shakeup. For some background, Jagex is the developer and publisher behind the long-running, hugely popular free-to-play MMO RuneScape and Old School RuneScape, which is stillbreaking player records a decade into its run.
Feb. 11, 2024
First Deadpool 3 trailer spills blood as Hugh Jackman's Wolverine returns and Ryan Reynolds' antihero is declared the "Marvel Jesus"
Deadpool & Wolverine is the threequel’s official title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forDeadpool 3is here, and it’s just as wild as we’d hoped. It’s also… not called Deadpool 3. The new clip shows Ryan Reynolds’ foul-mouthed superhero back in action, this time alongside Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. What seems like a harmless birthday party for Wade Wilson turns into a kidnapping orchestrated by Succession’s Matthew Macfayden.
Feb. 11, 2024
In defense of one of PlayStation's most divisive giant cat-bird companions
Opinion | Stubborn, awkward; loveable, hate-able When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This should be easy. Trico’s your buddy, right? The giant cat-bird protects you from killer statues, lifts you up to otherwise inaccessible places, and keeps you company on a lonely, dangerous journey. Surely everyone loves Trico? Well, no. Some who played The Last Guardian came to hate the chimeric beast more than any villain.
Feb. 11, 2024
Kill someone every 10 seconds or die in this must-play Steam Next Fest FPS that's set inside a classic anime style
With roguelike influences to boot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Fest’sdemo bonanza is winding down, sure, but we still have time to slot in a couple more must-play demos. I’d recommend jumping on Mullet Mad Jack, the first-person shooter with an absolutely bonkers art style, right now. Titular badass Mullet Mad Jack has been employed to scale a high-rise tower, save a hostage trapped by nasty billionaires, and shoot, stab, slash, and kill all the robotic baddies in his way.
Feb. 11, 2024
Nintendo Switch 2 will reportedly have digital and physical backward compatibility, plus "enhanced" older games
Amid rumors the successor is launching later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNintendo Switch successorwill reportedly feature backward compatibility for physical and digital game copies. The report comes from Brazilian websiteUniverso Nintendo, which in the past has correctly published information about a number ofNintendo Directpresentations and the official title of Sonic X Shadow Generations ahead of its reveal.
Feb. 11, 2024
Skyrim player spends 150 hours beating their own hardcore permadeath version of the RPG, still recommends stealth archers as the best way to win
When in doubt, go stealth archer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneSkyrimplayer recently challenged themself to complete the game on its Legendary difficulty, while knee-capping their runs with self-imposed permadeath and other ultra-hard restrictions. After 150 hours and four characters lost to the fiery gates of permadeath, Redditor Inward_Perfection finally did it! Their advice on the best character build?
Feb. 10, 2024
12 years on, this PS Vita-exclusive action adventure game still one of the very best
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS Vita wasn’t awash with big exclusives, and early efforts such as compacted takes on WipEout and Uncharted didn’t assert the handheld’s unique identity. It needed games that shifted the focus – original 3D adventures with the scale of a console title that felt tailor-made for the pocket machine. Enter Gravity Rush, where shifting is everything.
Feb. 10, 2024
After Resident Evil 4's remake, that notorious yellow paint discourse has come for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Lazy or necessary? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yellow Paint Discourse has once again hit the gamer networks. Shortly after theFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthdemo went live, players and developers once again argued about the pros/cons of highlighting interactable objects with bright yellow paint. This debatefirst erupted with Resident Evil 4 Remake’s initial demo, returned when modders edited out the yellow paint and reared its ugly head once morewhen the full game launched.
Feb. 10, 2024
Artist spends 9 months combining all 152 original Pokemon into a horribly beautiful abomination
Including MissingNo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FusingPokémoninto unlikely mash-ups is a fantasy for many a trainer - judging by how popular the idea is in fan games and legally distinct monster-tamers - but what if you fused all 152 original Pokémon into one contorted mass? Well, one artist spent nine months doing exactly that. And the result is horribly beautiful.
Feb. 10, 2024
Geometry Wars' bullet hell mayhem gets a roguelike remix in this throwback Steam Next Fest demo
Neon Vampire Survivors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox 360 Arcade enjoyers might have fond memories of Geometry Wars, a series of excellent top-down bullet hell shooters that’s since made its way to other platforms. Now it’s back! Kind of. OneSteam Next Festdemo unofficially emulates the series' blinding neon style and inserts it into the Vampire Survivors formula.
Feb. 10, 2024
Kind Words 2 had me writing comforting words to strangers, but I realized I was writing what I needed to say to myself
Opinion | The Kind Words 2 demo offered up a little pocket of catharsis I sorely needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In theSteam Next Festdemo forKind Words 2, I’m writing an inspiring message to strangers on a paper airplane. The idea is to put down some words of encouragement that you can send flying through the sky in the little cityscape for all to see.
Feb. 10, 2024
Medieval expert who had never heard of Skyrim until 2024 breaks down what would happen if you took an arrow to the knee in painstaking detail
“I used to be an adventurer like you, until an arrow severed a ligament” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee,” is probably one of the most recognizable quotes from any video game, despite only being a throwaway bark inSkyrim. In fact, the line is so popular on the internet, it even reached a medieval expert who decided to seriously break down the mechanics of such an injury in historical context.
Feb. 10, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is starting an entirely new leaderboard thanks to an absolutely broken build "far beyond what the game was balanced for"
Broken Burn builds have caused Rocksteady to start the game’s leaderboard over from scratch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis starting its leaderboard over from scratch afteridentifying a bugged effectwhose power was scaling infinitely. As game director Axel Rydby explained on the official Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueDiscord, the Burn status effect is bugged so that its power just scales and scales and scales at high Mastery levels, making it dramatically overpowered.
Feb. 9, 2024
Where to get Skull and Bones acacia
How to find acacia in Skull and Bones so you can harvest that wood for crafting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skull and Bones acacia is a widely used crafting material, which you’ll probably discover through the earlyTools of the Tradecontract where you need a generous amount of it. Without a supply of acacia wood, you won’t be able to construct the necessary ship upgrade so you can move on with the main storyline inSkull and Bones, and you don’t want to get stuck sailing around in a little dhow forever.
Feb. 9, 2024
A crime drama that viewers are comparing to Broadchurch is getting a second life on Netflix
Deadwater Fell starring David Tennant has raced to no. 1 on Netflix UK’s Top 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written and created by Daisy Coulam, the series stars Tennant as Tom Kendrick, a doctor whose wife and three children are killed in a fire. Though it seems like an accident at first, investigators hone in on two key details: the father, Tom, was the only one who was pulled out alive, and all five family members were drugged.
Feb. 9, 2024
A foe from the future is gunning for Batgirl in Birds of Prey #6
They’re coming to get you Barbara… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To recap: Team BOP have infiltrated Themyscira to try and rescue Sin, who has been imprisoned by the Amazons. Unfortunately, in the process of rescuing her, she’s become possessed by the malevolent entity Megaera who is now fighting back against our heroes. Spoilers for Birds of Prey #6 ahead
Feb. 9, 2024
After 39 years, it looks like modders finally have a fix for the NES's fatal flaw
The Ninten-drawer does what Blinking Light Win don’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original NES console has a fatal flaw in the form of an unreliable pin connector that can make getting cartridges to work a massive pain on aging systems. Various aftermarket solutions have existed for some time, but they’ve all come with compromises and caveats. Now, at last, it looks like a group of modders have finally gotten to what might just be the perfect solution.
Feb. 9, 2024
After 7 years, roguelike legend Dead Cells ends development with a final update as its original devs pursue their new co-op game
Motion Twin and Evil Empire are finally moving on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “After an incredible 5-year collaboration in bringing additional content to Dead Cells' live-ops, Evil Empire will be pursuing new adventures and we can’t wait to see what they come up next,” the studio continued. Evil Empire has co-developed two Dead Cells DLC packs over the past few years: Return to Castlevania, and The Queen and the Sea.
Feb. 9, 2024
After Batgirl cancellation, Warner Bros. is set to totally delete a completed movie – and the CEO made the call without watching it
Netflix and Paramount reportedly wanted to buy the Looney Tunes movie from producer James Gunn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coyote vs. Acme, a Looney Tunes courtroom comedy starring John Cena and produced byJames Gunn, is reportedly set to be completely deleted by Warner Bros., despite interest from other studios. According to a new report byThe Wrap, Warner Bros.
Feb. 9, 2024
Another Game of Thrones spin-off is in the works from The Batman 2 screenwriter – and it's a prequel to House of the Dragon
Aegon’s Conquest is coming to the small screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been talk of a Game of Thrones spin-off about Aegon’s Conquest for a while, but the House of the Dragon prequel is now officially in development – and it’s found its screenwriter, too, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Mattson Tomlin, who did uncredited work onThe Batmanand is co-writing the upcoming sequel, is on board.
Feb. 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 6 is coming in hot next week with "improved smooches"
The next update is threatening to alter my brain chemistry in huge ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is getting some better kissing animations for improved smooching next week. Larian has announced that Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 6 is on next week’s menu across all platforms. The headline feature for the new patch, you ask? Why, improved kissing animations for even better smooching with your romantic partners in Faerun, of course.
Feb. 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player spends 41 hours beating the RPG as 4 cats, murdering NPCs with cuteness and breaking half of the cutscenes
Who knew doors could be such terrible nemeses? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3player has answered the question we’ve all had since the RPG’s breakout launch: yes, you can beat the game as a squad of four very cute cats. Just don’t expect to do it without busting the game using strats straight out of the speedrunning scene.
Feb. 9, 2024
Christopher Nolan says Robert Downey Jr. as Iron Man is one of the most important casting decisions "in the history of the movie business"
Downey Jr. is up for an Oscar for his role in Oppenheimer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that the MCU has been a cultural juggernaut since its inception in 2008 (even if its influence seems to be on the wane amid a touch of superhero fatigue), and the de facto face of the cinematic universe has always been Robert Downey Jr.
Feb. 9, 2024
Cult Western horror show announces surprise return three years after it was canceled
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In true Wynonna Earp form, everyone’s favorite donut-scoffing, whiskey-drinking gunslinger is rising from the dead. According to the publication, the TV movie will be called Wynonna Earp: Vengeance and pick up a few years after season 4 ended. “Doc and Wynonna have been on an adventure, and Waverly and Nicole have been at home in [the Earp hometown of] Purgatory, doing their thing,” Andras explained.
Feb. 9, 2024
Death Stranding 2 actor compares it to The Godfather Part 2 for how it builds on what came before
Fatih Akin is full of praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Fatih Akin has comparedDeath Stranding 2to The Godfather Part 2. Hideo Kojima’s returning ‘HideoTube’ series features cameos from several Death Stranding 2 actors, including movie director Fatih Akin (who plays that very odd new ventriloquist dummy). The director briefly spoke about the new game as a whole, saying he was “blown away” by the whole thing.
Feb. 9, 2024
Death Stranding 2 actor says he has "no clue" what to expect from the sequel, because Kojima won't tell him until recording starts
Kenjiro Tsuda knows as much as we do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even one ofDeath Stranding 2’s leading actors has no clue what the sequel is about becauseHideo Kojimaisn’t letting any details slip before the recording starts. Earlier today, Hideo Kojima’s ‘HideoTube’ returned toYouTubeafter a seven-year absence, featuring many notable faces from Death Stranding 2. One of those is the actor behind Sam Porter Bridges in the Japanese dub of the sequel, who reveals that he has no idea whatsoever about what’s going on in the new game.
Feb. 9, 2024
Denzel Washington and Spike Lee finally reuniting for a remake of a Akira Kurosawa classic
The duo is developing a reimagining of Kurosawa’s 1963 crime drama High and Low When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spike Lee and Denzel Washington are set to reunite for the first time in 17 years. This time, the pair are teaming up withA24and Apple TV Plus for a reimagining of Oscar-winning filmmaker Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime flick High and Low.
Feb. 9, 2024
Disney's $1.5 billion gamble is Fortnite meets Disney World, and it could be gaming's next big thing
Opinion | Disney is going big for its next gaming venture, but should we be excited? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In 2009,Disneypaid $4 billion for Marvel and, not long after, spent the same eye-watering sum to acquireLucasfilmand the rights to Star Wars. Over a decade later, the House of Mouse is making a similarly seismic move in the world of gaming by spending $1.
Feb. 9, 2024
Fantastic Four actor debunks Deadpool 3 leak but then reveals he knows who is playing The Thing: "I'm a fan of his work"
Michael Chiklis knows the identity of one of the MCU’s Fantastic Four When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everything fromX-Men villainstoDeadpool variantshave been leaked during the filming forDeadpool 3. But one actor at the centre of a ‘leak’ – Fantastic Four’s Michael Chiklis – has debunked a set picture doing the rounds, all while simultaneously revealing he knows who is playing The Thing in the MCU.
Feb. 9, 2024
FC 24 RTTF tracker with new cards for Rafael Leao and Darwin Nunez
Bailey, Jesus and Pedri also make the FC 24 RTTF tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. They think the FC 24 RTTF tracker is all over – and it is now. Toni Kroos is the biggest winner of this dynamicEA Sports FC 24promo, after Read Madrid scored Champions League glory – but there are plenty of other hot cards to seek out, too.
Feb. 9, 2024
'Florida Joker' says he's giving up on his $10 million GTA 6 lawsuit threat, because he now wants to voice the character
“People want to play it. I’m the reason why that game is so hype right now.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lawrence Sullivan, the man behind viral internet personality ‘Florida Joker’, has once again released a statement directed towardGTA 6’salleged parody of his persona. This time, he’s asking to work on the hugely-anticipated crime fest. Sullivan previously claimed that developerRockstar Gamesand publisher Take-Two hadstolen his likenessfor use in the GTA 6 debut trailer, going as far asdemanding $1 millionin compensation.
Feb. 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's demo hides Easter Eggs for two of the original JRPG's biggest boss fights
Could we be fighting Emerald and Ruby Weapon? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tifa’s room inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s new demo is hiding quite the surprising Easter Egg. As noted by the Reddit user just below, there’s a poster in Tifa’s room that beckons folk to come “marvel at the Ruby Red sunset.” That caption is referring to the ruby red rocks in the image, but if you take the portions of red rocks highlighted in the poster, they actually form something similar to the iconic Ruby Weapon.
Feb. 9, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's demo has some fans worrying about the JRPG's graphics: "At least it runs well, I suppose"
Some players are saying visual issues from the first Final Fantasy 7 Remake are persisting in Rebirth’s demo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As fans dig into the newFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo, some players are expressing concerns over what they perceive as subpar visuals in certain areas. It’s worth clarifying that demo builds aren’t necessarily representative of their respective full releases, and in this case,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthstill has 20 days before launch forSquare Enixto polish it up.
Feb. 9, 2024
First look at Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles spin-off show is super fun – and the cast is back
A teaser for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cowabunga! The first teaser has dropped for Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – and it looks like a seriously good time. In the trailer, which you can see below, we learn the turtles are very popular with the public, and seem to have acquired their own fanbase.
Feb. 9, 2024
Fortnite sewer pipes: Where to travel through them
Travel through sewer pipes in Fortnite to reach different areas and complete a TMNT challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current Fortnite sewer pipes are the continuation of a mechanic that has existed in the battle royale for a while now, where you jump into one hiding place and get transported through an underground tunnel to pop out in a completely different location.
Feb. 9, 2024
Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington to reunite for new horror movie
The Dreadful is an upcoming Gothic horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones stars Sophie Turner and Kit Harington are set to reteam for The Dreadful, an upcoming Gothic horror film. PerDeadline, the pic is “set against the backdrop of the War of the Roses [and] follows Anne (Turner) and her mother-in-law Morwen, who live a solitary, harsh life on the outskirts of society.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima minces no words on his new action espionage game: "If your mother walks in and sees you playing this game, she'll think you're watching a movie"
“Though the output is a game, it won’t be too different from movies” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima’s new game, the action espionage title Physint, is set to"transcend the barriers between film and video games.“In fact, Kojima says that Physint will be close enough to a movie that it’ll even fool your mom. In his returningHideoTube seriesonYouTube, Kojima says that Physint will be “both a game and a movie at the same time.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima says it will be "difficult" to adapt Death Stranding into a movie, but hits like Super Mario Bros. have given him hope
Hideo Kojima has spoken about the Death Stranding movie in a new HideoTube interview When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas spoken about the upcoming Death Stranding movie, admitting that it will be “quite difficult” to adapt his most recent work. “It’s easier to adapt it into a TV series, likeThe Last of Us,” Kojima said in the latest episode ofHideoTube.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima says Jordan Peele is just one of the big names working on his upcoming horror game, and that he calls the group 'The Avengers'
Kojima has met with a lot of filmmakers in the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimasays Jordan Peele isn’t the only big name working on his upcoming horror game, and is actually a member of a team that he likes to call ‘The Avengers.’ On February 9, Kojima released a new video in his ‘HideoTube’YouTubeseries. In the video, the developer gave several insights into his upcoming projects (he might beworking on three games at once, by the way), includingDeath Stranding 2andOD.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima took Phil Spencer to a Japanese ceremony to purify his new Xbox horror game OD
The purpose of the Oharai ceremony is to keep away evil spirits by purification When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas revealed a fascinating tidbit about the development of his newXbox horror game OD: He brought Xbox boss Phil Spencer and other members of the Microsoft gaming team to a traditional Japanese purification ceremony. This was revealed during the long, long-awaited return of Kojima’s HideoTubeYouTubeseries (timestampedhere), during which he spoke for a brief moment about OD, also referred to as Overdose.
Feb. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima's return to action espionage was prompted by a health scare in 2020 and 8 years of fans begging for another Metal Gear
Guillermo Del Toro also had a helping hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas spoken about his new “action espionage game” for the first time since its reveal, and has revealed one of the main reasons for its creation was that fans kept asking him to make “another Metal Gear.” Kojima adds that he wrote a will, and “realized people die.
Feb. 9, 2024
How to change your Helldivers 2 ship name
You can always change the name of your Helldivers 2 ship, as it’s not permanent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To change the name of your Helldivers 2 ship you need to go to the console on board and to the “Ship Management” section, where the option to reselect from the two different lists is present - one a list of nouns, one a list of verbs, to end up with a ship name that’s usually “The (Something) of (Something)”.
Feb. 9, 2024
How to get the Skull and Bones Crowbar
The Crowbar in Skull and Bones is used to scavenge shipwrecks for treasure and other useful items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Skull and Bones Crowbar is an essential item in your set of Captain Tools, as you can use it to pry open abandoned shipwrecks then help yourself to the treasure and supplies left inside. There’s an abundance of wrecks lining the coasts that are ripe for the picking, but if you go off exploring the opening area inSkull and Bonesbefore working through the available contracts then you may find yourself at the wreck of the Exeter without the required means to board her, and no details forthcoming about how you get the right tool for the job.
Feb. 9, 2024
How to unlock weapons in Helldivers 2
Getting new guns in Helldivers 2 requires you to spend medals and buy Premium Warbonds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unlocking weapons in Helldivers 2 is done through spending medals in Warbonds, one of which is freely accessible when you first get the game, the rest of which are unlocked with Super Credits. These Warbonds act as battle passes, and there’s no real way to unlock new guns inHelldivers 2without them.
Feb. 9, 2024
How to use Skull and Bones crossplay
Crossplay in Skull and Bones means you can play with others across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skull and Bones crossplay means you can cast your net much wider when looking for other players to team up with, so you’re able to join other privateers across PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC to rule the seas together.
Feb. 9, 2024
If you're bored of looter-shooters and battle royales, Helldivers 2 is bound to be your next co-op obsession on PS5 and PC
Hands-on | I’ll be doing my part to slay Terminids (and team-kill my friends) all weekend long in Helldivers 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can’t win a Galactic War without losing a few good Helldivers. That’s what my friends and I learned the hard way last night, as we dived into what is undoubtedly one of thebest PS5 gamesto launch so far this year.
Feb. 9, 2024
In just 24 hours, Helldivers 2 overtakes God of War to become the biggest PlayStation Studios game launch on Steam
This is despite a launch with server and matchmaking issues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 has overtaken God of War to become the biggest PlayStation Studios game launch on Steam. The Arrowhead Game Studios-made shooter sequel just launched yesterday on February 8, but it already looks like a certified hit, on PC at least. According toSteamDBtracking info, Helldivers 2 has just peaked at 81,840 concurrent players worldwide yesterday, shortly after launch.
Feb. 9, 2024
Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene will reveal the "final fate" of Doctor Doom this summer
Hickman and Greene will pit Doctor Doom against Galactus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superstar creators Jonathan Hickman and Sanford Greene are teaming up to tell the story of the Marvel supervillain fight of the century as they pit Doctor Doom against Galactus in a one-shot simply titled Doom this May. Billed as the “final fate of Doctor Doom,” the one-shot takes place in a “near future” where Doom and Valeria Richards must stand against Galactus as he comes to devour Earth.
Feb. 9, 2024
Lethal Company mobile version "was made with no explicit permission and is most likely a scam," warns community moderator
“We are pretty aware of this already and don’t want more people to fall for any devious and malicious intentions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company fans have been warned against trying the game’s mysterious mobile version as, according to a community moderator, it was made without developer Zeekerss knowledge or permission and could well be “a scam of some sort.
Feb. 9, 2024
Martin Scorsese's life story is being transformed into a graphic novel
It’s the third and final part of Amazing Améziane’s trilogy about the great directors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cinéaste darling and occasional nemesis of very online MCU fans, Martin Scorsese, is the latest director to have the story of his life transformed into a graphic novel. The new volume, simply titled Martin Scorsese, is the third and final instalment in writer/artist Amazing Améziane’s trilogy of books for Titan Comics about the great filmmakers.
Feb. 9, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 4 review: "Takes the action from the air to the ground – to powerful effect"
This episode takes the action from the air to the ground – to powerful effect Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers forMasters of the Airepisode 4 follow. Last week, Masters of the Air revolved around a heart-stopping, bloody battle in the skies that split the squadron and saw some familiar faces tragically killed.
Feb. 9, 2024
Minecraft players are blown away by the blocky builder's newly-added Wind Charges
Minecraft’s latest update includes a tool that sends enemies flying and makes scaling structures a breeze When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft’s latest addition is blowing players away, and I mean that literally as well as figuratively. Wind Charges are dropped by Breezes - a brand-new hostile mob - and as players have been discovering over on Twitter, these are not only an extremely helpful tool but are also a lot of fun to use.
Feb. 9, 2024
Moana 2 release date, cast, trailer, and everything you need to know about the Disney movie
Everything you need to know about Moana 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moana 2 is sailing into theaters very soon. The announcement was a surprise, with the project initially planned to be a TV show. Not much is known about the new movie just yet, but we’ve got everything there is to know below, including thefirst Moana 2 trailer, the release date, and the confirmed cast so far.
Feb. 9, 2024
My dream of having a full Lego D&D setup is one step closer thanks to this new set
“Want anything from the shops?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Lego Medieval Town Square is on the way, and it’s giving me real D&D vibes. Following a long absence, the old ‘medieval’ range seems to be in the grips of a comeback. Arguably one of thebest Lego sets, theLego Lion Knights' Castle, turned plenty of heads when it launched last year, and a Viking Village followed soon after.
Feb. 9, 2024
New Netflix drama debuts to near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score - and fans are absolutely loving it
The romantic adaptation is a hit! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s newest romantic dramaOne Dayhas only just hit the streamer, but is already pulling on everyone’s heartstrings - and the reviews reflect it. Starring Amika Mod and Leo Woodall, the series - which was released on February 8 - is proving to be a big hit with critics, currently standing at 90% onRotten Tomatoes.
Feb. 9, 2024
New Predator movie in the works from Prey director
Dan Trachtenberg is back to direct Badlands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Preydirector Dan Trachtenberg is directing another Predator installment. Trachtenberg’s Prey is the fifth installment in the Predator franchise and serves as a prequel to the first four movies, providing an origin story for the trophy-hunting species. The film is a departure from its predecessors, as the previously male-dominated franchise features an indigenous female protagonist (played by Amber Midthunder) going up against the alien hunters.
Feb. 9, 2024
One of Infinity War's biggest mysteries is still unresolved, and fans are speculating about the answer
A major Marvel mystery is unresolved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s still one lingering question surroundingAvengers: Infinity War– and Marvel fans are trying to figure out the answer. Guardians of the Galaxy directorJames Gunnrevealed that, during the events of Infinity War, Kraglin was “off doing something important.” But what, exactly, was the Ravager up to? There’s no confirmed answer, with Guardians of the Galaxy 3 leaving it wide open.
Feb. 9, 2024
One of the biggest and hottest demos in Steam Next Fest is a 40-hour slice of this tribal survival game with flashes of a Palworld-style management sim
Soulmask lets you recruit tribesmen for manual labor purposes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festis back for another round of non-stop demos, including one survival game with more in common with Palworld than just its genre. Soulmask is a tribal-themed survival sandbox game that follows in Valheim or Palworld’s footsteps: you gather materials, craft impossibly large bases, and slowly become an apex predator in a world filled with big beasties.
Feb. 9, 2024
Oppenheimer composer reveals which scene was the toughest to score: "I had to go to some difficult places to capture that"
Exclusive | Ludwig Göransson tells us which scene from Oppenheimer was the most challenge to compose for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan’s latest featureOppenheimerhas been deemed by many to be his magnum opus, hence it leading the way at theBAFTAsandOscarswith 13 nominations at both. The three-hour-long biopic about the father of the atomic bomb is an epic like no other, and so it needed an impressive score to match its sheer ambition.
Feb. 9, 2024
Oppenheimer composer reveals why his favorite piece of music from the movie was nearly impossible to pull off
EXCLUSIVE | Ludwig Göransson on why recording his favorite track was a near impossible task When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last summer director Christopher Nolan’s latest featureOppenheimerwas a runaway success at the box office, nearly hitting $1 billion worldwide – which is even more impressive when you consider the fact that it’s a three-hour-long R-rated biopic about the father of the atomic bomb.
Feb. 9, 2024
Shame director Steve McQueen on why his new 4-and-a-half-hour documentary is worth the length
Big Screen Spotlight | Steve McQueen wants his new World War 2 documentary to act as a warning not to forget the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve McQueen’s latest film sees the past collide with the present. The acclaimed director of Shame and12 Years a Slavereturns to the big screen with Occupied City, an almost four-and-a-half-hour-long documentary about the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam.
Feb. 9, 2024
Some mad geniuses have turned the viral Lofi Girl into a life sim with a fabulous character creator, and it's Steam Next Fest's chillest demo
Spirit City: Lofi Sessions lets you mod your own Lofi Girl experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Students, busy-bodies, stoners, and gamers have been chilling at their desks with Lofi Girl - theYouTubechannel featuring lofi beats and a studious anime girl - for almost a decade. OneSteam Next Festdemo now makes that experience kind of playable with a life sim that’s perfect for serial procrastinators.
Feb. 9, 2024
Stellar Blade director explains how the PS5 action game is really an RPG: "Depending on what you choose, you can change your Eve"
Changeable builds, a skill tree, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might have already been won over by Stellar Blade’s ultra-stylish action andeven more stylish protagonist, but the director has now delved deeper into the roleplaying side of things, explaining how “you can change your Eve.” “There are multiple choices that you choose from the beginning,” game director Hyung-Tae Kim tells Gamesradar+ via a translator.
Feb. 9, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League might have been teasing Batman's return right in front of us
“He will return” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguesleuths have noticed a pattern in the game that could be teasing Batman’s return. As highlighted in a video by Batman Arkham Videos, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League has an easy-to-miss Easter egg scattered around Metropolis that could give us a clue about the action game’s future plans.
Feb. 9, 2024
Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde addresses potential of returning for the sequel: "It’s all up in the air"
Exclusive: The Talk to Me star loves hearing fan theories about Mia’s potential return in the sequel, and really wants to be involved somehow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24’s hit horrorTalk to Meisreturning for a sequel, and lead actor Sophie Wilde really wants to return. However, speaking to GamesRadar+ after her nomination for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, the horror star says she’s not yet sure if she’ll get the call.
Feb. 9, 2024
Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde says her dream role is DC villain Harley Quinn
Exclusive: Sophie Wilde on where she wants to go next and her new film with Nicole Kidman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sophie Wilde might have made a name for herself in the world of horror, but the actor actually has her heart set on a very different role. Speaking to GamesRadar+ following her nomination for the EE BAFTA Rising Star Award, theTalk to Mestar said she’d love to play Batman villain Harley Quinn.
Feb. 9, 2024
The 32 greatest casting choices in superhero movies
It’s a great power, and a great responsibility, to bring superheroes to life on the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superheroes and supervillains have been locked in a never-ending battle for decades. But when their battles blow up on the big screen, who has been the very best of them all? While superhero movies have exploded in popularity in the 21st century, they’ve been present in the medium almost since its beginning.
Feb. 9, 2024
The co-op roguelike from indie powerhouse and Don't Starve dev Klei Entertainment is even better than I'd hoped, and a must-play Steam Next Fest demo
Rotwood immediately feels polished and compelling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maybe it’s because I’m fresh out of Ember Knights and still mentally reside in the co-op roguelike zone, or maybe it’s because Don’t Starve dev Klei Entertainment somehow nails every single genre it tries, but I’m rapidly falling in love with Rotwood. TheSteam Next Festdemo for Klei’s latest reveals a polished dungeon-crawler that’s fun alone and ripe for multiplayer shenanigans, and after beating its first boss, I’m extra hungry for that elusive release date.
Feb. 9, 2024
The maker of one of Counter-Strike's most iconic maps says he regrets selling it to Valve
“Had I known then how big CS:GO and now CS2 would be, I would never have sold it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of one of Counter-Strike’s most popular maps has a serious case of seller’s remorse. It’s been 11 years sinceValveacquired Mirage from Michael Hüll, and to mark the occasion, the developer has posted a tweet saying that had he known what the future held for the series, he would have done things differently.
Feb. 9, 2024
The Mandalorian composer wants to return to Star Wars to score the upcoming Mando and Grogu film
Exclusive | Ludwig Göransson hopes to return to the galaxy far, far away very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Very little is known about the movie aside from the fact the show’s creator Jon Favreau is returning to direct, with Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni once again producing. Oh, and of course, Pedro Pascal will once again suit up as Din Djarin - it wouldn’t be The Mandalorian without him!
Feb. 9, 2024
The Steam Next Fest demo for this magical adventure game is like a mix between Little Nightmares and It Takes Two
Once a Tale turns the story of Hansel and Gretel into a stop-motion platformer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t stop playing theSteam Next Festdemo for this fairytale adventure game as it’s making the wait forLittle Nightmares 3slightly easier. Just like Tarsier’s spooky 2.5 platformer, Once a Tale sees players take control of two children as they explore unfamiliar surroundings, work together to solve puzzles, and uncover the truth of how they got there in the first place.
Feb. 9, 2024
The Steam Next Fest demo of this bullet hell roguelike has big Risk of Rain energy, and some cool tricks of its own
I’m jamming to the soundtrack of Gatekeeper right now, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m ending a week packed withSteam Next Festdemos on a high note withGatekeeper, a top-down bullet hell roguelike clearly inspired by Risk of Rain. Pick a character, drop into a medley of environments, and shoot dudes while hoovering up items until the number stops getting bigger.
Feb. 9, 2024
This chill horror game about working in a supernatural call center makes me want a game where I'm just Giles from Buffy
Indie Spotlight | Home Safety Hotline is all about taking calls and identifying monsters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Please hold You see, the Home Safety Hotline asks the question ‘what if the fae were real?’ and then places you in an everyday(ish) call center where people phone in to ask why they can hear crying in the walls, or why something keeps tidying the living room when they leave out a saucer of milk overnight.
Feb. 9, 2024
This stealth platformer in Steam Next Fest combines satisfying Splatoon movement with Dishonored-style stealth missions
Ereban: Shadow Legacy is all about stealth and literally moving through the shadows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s still time to check out upcoming stealth platformer Ereban: Shadow Legacy’sSteam Next Festdemo, which takes Splatoon-inspired movement into a tense stealth experience. The demo lets you try out just one mission very early in the game after Ayana has been rescued from the grasp of the Helios megacorporation.
Feb. 9, 2024
Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra review: "As close to haptic feedback as Xbox controllers get"
The Turtle Beach Stealth Ultra controller is everything the Asus ROG Raikiri could and should have been. It’s currently one of the best third-party pro controllers for Xbox Series X/S, and gives the top gamepads on the market a serious run for their money. As close to haptic feedback as Xbox controllers get (for now) Great triggers Hall Sensor tech Solid horizontally placed back buttons Good battery life Lovely looks
Feb. 9, 2024
What is the Helldivers 2 push to talk button?
You can change the push to talk button in HD2, it’s just not in the Audio settings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 push to talk button is theCapslock buttonon your PC (at least by default), and players can always change the configurations to make it something else if they’re so inclined. It is worth making use of the button if you’re playing as a team, and especially on the higher difficulties -Helldivers 2is first and foremost a game about cooperation, or at the very least shouting out warning to your allies before you call down a massive killstreak on the area.
Feb. 9, 2024
Finally, a way to use the worst NES controller on N64
“This might be a terrible idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever found yourself playing an N64 game and thinking “gee, I sure wish I could use an even worse controller with this console,” I have excellent news: a modder has made the NES’s infamous Power Glove compatible with Nintendo’s 64-bit machine. That modder is James Lambert, who you might remember as the developer behind Portal 64, thefabulous-looking demake whose development sadly ended upon request from Valve.
Feb. 8, 2024
"Without any shareholders to please," The Sims competitor Paralives isn't doing paid DLC, because "the money we make from selling the game alone will be enough"
The new life sim on the block hits Steam Early Access next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Sims competitor on the block, Paralives, hits Early Access next year and will be supported after that with free updates, not paid expansions. Looking beyond Early Access, The Sims competitor will continue enjoying free updates that offer new features and content without needing paid expansions.
Feb. 8, 2024
Acer Predator Orion X review: "A gaming PC giant that's worthy of its namesake."
The Acer Predator Orion X has its quirks, but it improves upon the larger Orion 7000 in almost every way. If you’re looking for the most power you can squeeze into an ITX case, this is one of the best-prebuilt options available. Great power in a small package Keeps temperatures under control BIOS improvements Surprisingly quiet Pricey SSD lets the side down Chassis connectivity could be better Teething period freezes
Feb. 8, 2024
After 37 years, one of the most influential JRPGs of all time is finally being rereleased in its original form - but there's a catch
We’re finally getting an option to play Ys in its original form When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original version of Ys, one of the most influential JRPGs ever created, is finally getting a proper rerelease that’s likely to launch worldwide - but it might not be in your native language. Ys 1 - or as the original title screen calls it, Ancient Ys Vanished Omen - was first released for the Japanese PC-88 computer series way back in 1987.
Feb. 8, 2024
After weeks of DLC speculation, Elden Ring fans crash back to Earth as FromSoftware parent company hits them with a vague "we are currently working hard"
No release date, no updates, and definitely no shadow drop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring fans have been ravenous for DLC practically ever since they first played the game,but that hunger really spiked in the last few weeksas scores of fans stalked the game’s Steam page looking for any signs of movement. Recent backend updates have yieldedgenuinely compelling evidence of development progress, so the community’s hype was white-hot as the quarterly finance reports, including those fromFromSoftwareparent company Kadokawa, rolled in this month.
Feb. 8, 2024
Assassin's Creed Red, Ubisoft's open-world RPG set in Japan, is set to launch by March 2025
Time to go to the “feudal Japan universe” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas confirmed thatAssassin’s Creed Red, the long-awaited game that takes the series to feudal Japan, is set to launch in the next fiscal year. I’m a bit bewildered by Guillemot calling this the “feudal Japan universe” as if feudal Japan was dreamed up in the mind of an underpaid comic book writer, but I guess the multiverse era of pop culture has poisoned all our brains.
Feb. 8, 2024
Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 (2024) review: "an iterative update that doesn't quite top the performance charts"
An iterative update that doesn’t quite top the performance charts, the new Asus ROG Strix Scar 18 has gone all in on its display. The result is one of the most immersive experiences available on a gaming laptop today but you’re certainly paying for it. Excellent Mini LED display Still fantastic performance overall Tactile keyboard Relatively low temperatures Low power speakers Performance sometimes behind previous model Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 8, 2024
Bob Marley: One Love review - "Lacks the great man's blazing charisma"
Capturing Marley’s essence on screen proves an impossible task in a biopic that veers towards hagiography Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Britain’s Kingsley Ben-Adir was highly praised for playing Malcolm X in One Night in Miami and made for a decent Barack Obama in Showtime’s The Comey Rule.
Feb. 8, 2024
Channelling Diablo 4, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is nerfing an overpowered endgame build
There’s more to nerfing than just making a game fair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis pulling a bit of a Diablo and nerfing a wildly overpowered endgame build. Rocksteady community manager Darroch Brown has taken to Twitter to confirm that the Suicide Squad studio plans to patch damage dealt from the Burning affliction.
Feb. 8, 2024
Chaotic platformer Pepper Grinder lets you take on monsters with a truly gigantic drill, and it's one of my highlights of Steam Next fest
I dig it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pepper Grinder is a lovely little action-packed platforming adventure, all done with a drill the size of a human being - and it’s one of the standouts ofSteam Next Fest. Ahr Ech’s demo doesn’t tell you much from the jump - it just hands you a gigantic drill and tasks you with burrowing through the Earth to defeat monsters and claim treasure.
Feb. 8, 2024
Crossovers are great, but it's about time Godzilla got his own game again
Opinion | I’m digging Dave the Diver versus Godzilla, but it’s time to let the big guy reclaim center stage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scaled up Dave the Diver is getting a Godzilla expansion and it looks too perfect for words What a Godzilla game needs and has been present in successful titles in the franchise’s foray into gaming in the past is a whole playable roster of iconic kaiju spanning the multiple eras of the franchise.
Feb. 8, 2024
Dakota Johnson says it was a "dream" getting to wear her Madame Web suit as she points out hidden detail
Exclusive: Madame Web star Dakota Johnson reveals her favorite part of her super suit ahead of the Sony Marvel movie’s release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we first glimpsedDakota Johnson’s super suit from the upcomingSonyMarvel movie Madame Web, it was in the strangest of places…on an Ocean Spray bottle spotted in China. While a clearer image emerged shortly after the bottle was seen online, it doesn’t seem to have an official source, and the posters and trailers have so far kept the titular hero’s look under wraps – which has left fans itching to see more of the red get-up.
Feb. 8, 2024
Diablo 2 speedrun gets derailed after runner finds the RPG's uber-rare 1-in-3 million drop, and sells it immediately
35,000 gold in the bank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Diablo 2 Resurrected speedrunner has snagged the rarest drop the loot ‘em up has to offer, only to sell it to a vendor for 35,000 gold immediately. Diablo 2 and 4 speedrunnerKanowas streaming an assassin-focused world record attempt when a Zod Rune appeared atop a head of loot, sparkling in a way something of its immense rarity should.
Feb. 8, 2024
Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening event and rewards explained
Earn Ancestor’s Favor reputation to unlock significant rewards during the Lunar Awakening event in Diablo 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Lunar Awakening event is running for a limited time to celebrate Lunar New Year, and players can take part in either the Seasonal or Eternal Realm. During the event you’ll see special Lunar Shrines appear around Sanctuary, and once activated they’ll provide additional buffs while also letting you earn Ancestors Favor that can be used to unlock various themed rewards.
Feb. 8, 2024
Elden Ring parent company buys studio behind some of the best JRPGs of recent years
Acquire, developer of Octopath Traveller, has been acquired When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareparent company Kadokawa has purchased the studio behind acclaimed JRPG series Octopath Traveller. In a statement during its quarterly earnings report (viaVGC), Kadokawa, which also owns theElden Ringdeveloper, said that it had purchased the studio, Acquire Corp, “to strengthen the ability to create IP in games as part of our game business strategy.
Feb. 8, 2024
First trailer for 1970s-set horror movie with 100% Rotten Tomatoes score sees a live TV broadcast hijacked by a demon
Late Night with the Devil has proved to be a hit with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If its 100% Rotten Tomatoes score is anything to go by, we’re in for a treat with new found footage horror movie Late Night with the Devil, which has just unveiled its first trailer. Starring David Dastmalchian, who recently appeared in spooky flicksThe Boogeymanand The Last Voyage of the Demeter, the 1970-set outing follows late night talk show host Jack Delroy, who gets more than he bargained for when he asks a parapsychologist (Laura Gordon) to invite the subject of her most recent book, the sole survivor of a a Satanic church’s mass suicide, during a live broadcast.
Feb. 8, 2024
FTC criticizes Microsoft for laying off Activision Blizzard workers after claims it would operate independently
The FTC also says it would struggle to get aid to affected workers if a court later reversed the acquisition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The US Federal Trade Commission has criticizedMicrosoftover recent layoffs at its game studios. The FTC believes Microsoft laying off developers at Activision Blizzard contradicts its past messaging, from before it acquired the studio. As reported byBloomberg, the FTC hasfiled a letterwith the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals calling into question Microsoft’s previous statements that Activision Blizzard would operate independently should it be acquired by Microsoft.
Feb. 8, 2024
Game of Thrones star Sean Bean takes on another bloody and brutal historical drama in trailer for new Disney Plus murder mystery
“Why in this house of God do I smell secrets and fear?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyPlus has just unveiled the first trailer for its upcoming historical drama Shardlake starringGame of Thrones’ Sean Bean andMasters of the Air’s Anthony Boyle, and it looks like a bloody good time. Set in Tudor England during the dissolution of the monasteries, the series follows Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes), a “crook-backed” lawyer with an acute sense of justice who works for Henry VIII’s scheming right-hand man Lord Thomas Cromwell (Bean), and Shardlake’s cocky assistant Jack Barak (Boyle).
Feb. 8, 2024
Garth Ennis returns to Punisher to send Frank Castle on the hunt for Nick Fury
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary writer Garth Ennis is returning toMarvel Comicsthis May to tell a new story about one of the characters he’s most synonymous with: Frank Castle, the original Punisher. And Frank’s not alone, as the story centers around his quest to rescue none other than Nick Fury when he’s captured during the Vietnam war.
Feb. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 crossplay system and how to play with friends on PC and PS5
Here’s how to play Helldivers 2 cross-platform with crossplay invites When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 crossplay system is set up to allow cross-platform play between PC and PS5, so players shouldn’t have much trouble joining friends on different consoles. However, the system isn’t hugely well explained, so while it’s very simple, it’s not laid out without a bit of help.
Feb. 8, 2024
Helldivers 2 dev in "crisis mode" as matchmaking problems hit the co-op shooter's launch, CEO says "we are seeing the issues" and advises joining friends directly
Helldivers 2 has since been taken offline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helldivers 2 has launched to server and matchmaking issues, but its developers are hard at work on fixing the new co-op shooter. Arrowhead Game Studios just launched Helldiver 2 on PS5 and PC earlier today, February 8. Things aren’t going as planned for the multiplayer shooter, however, as it’s launched to a bevy of server and matchmaking issues, as well as crashes and instances of players getting stuck in menus.
Feb. 8, 2024
I've been a DM for 10 years, so here are my 5 tips on starting your campaign right
Advice from almost a decade of GMing experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Running a DnD campaign can be intense, trying, and sometimes totally exhausting, but it’s one of the most rewarding experiences you can have with your friends. It’s a chance for them to feel their most epic, and for you to bask in the glory that comes with being an accomplished storyteller.
Feb. 8, 2024
In one of the coolest RPGs of the year, former Blizzard and Epic vets use MMO and D&D ideas to tell stories meant to be made and played with friends like Among Us
Hands-on | Lightforge Games' Project ORCS is a fascinating spin on multiplayer party games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My first session of Project ORCS was one of the longest and most overwhelming demos of the decade and change that I’ve been writing about games. It’s an upcoming “collaborative storytelling RPG” or “CSRPG” in the works at Lightforge Games, a studio of many ex-Blizzard andEpic Gamesdevs.
Feb. 8, 2024
In-game currencies "are fictions created by game publishers" says GTA 5 and NBA 2K game publisher in attempt to dodge lawsuit
We’ll be waiting until March to find out the outcome of the argument When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Take-Two and 2K Games have claimed that in-game currencies are “fictions created by game publishers” during a rebuttal of a lawsuit. AsAxiosfirst reported last year, Take-Two and 2K Games, which develop and publish the NBA 2K series in tandem, were sued last year.
Feb. 8, 2024
Indie devs say Steam Next Fest is a massive win for finding early success: "Wishlists go brrrr"
Everyone wins in Steam Next Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developers are enjoying a surge of early success this week, all thanks to this year’sSteam Next Fest, which offers a ton of free demos for upcoming indie games. I’ve long said that covering indie games is my favorite part of the job here at GamesRadar+, and so it’s been a delightful week shining a light on games that aren’t getting nearly enough attention.
Feb. 8, 2024
James Cameron and Paul Rudd have teamed up for a documentary about "the most mysterious creatures on Earth"
James Cameron is taking us back under the sea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron and Paul Rudd have teamed up for a new documentary series about a mysterious underwater creature. That series is Secrets of the Octopus, which follows on the heels of Secrets of the Whales (narrated by Sigourney Weaver) and Secrets of the Elephants (narrated by Natalie Portman).
Feb. 8, 2024
Just like every Palworld player, developer Pocketpair needs more workers and is desperately looking for new hires
The dev doesn’t even care what engine you’ve worked with before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld developerPocketpair is spending hundreds of thousands of dollars a monthin order to keep up with server demand, and it’s now simultaneously trying to hire enough people to maintain what’s still one of the most viral games in the world. In a recentposton its Japanese Twitter account, Pocketpair writes (via DeepL translation): “We still have a lot to do, but we are overwhelmingly short of people to join us!
Feb. 8, 2024
Lego UCS Venator review: "A stunning model, and one of the best UCS sets"
The Venator is a stunning model, and one of the best UCS sets that Lego has put out in a while. It’s huge, packed with details, is engaging to build, and it looks fantastic when it’s complete. The massive size means most people struggle to find a home for it though, and I really wish they’d found a way to make the iconic sunken hangar work, but these nitpicks fade away every time I glance over at this gorgeous model.
Feb. 8, 2024
Mark Waid gives Darkseid his most badass moment in years in Batman/Superman: World's Finest #24
“He’s not just the guy who sits on the throne and shoots Omega Beams” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24 marks the end of the title’s momentous Kingdom Come arc, in which Superman and Batman have traveled to the Multiverse world of the original Kingdom Come story to try and find some redemption for Superman’s former sidekick David Sikela, now known as Magog.
Feb. 8, 2024
Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler's top secret vampire movie rumored to be set in the 1930s and have anime influences
The film is aiming to start filming in New Orleans in April When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fangtastic news, bloodsuckers! Warner Bros. has acquired the rights to Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Coogler’s top secret movie and due to that fact, we’ve learnt a little bit more as to what to expect from it… According toThe Hollywood Reporter, the film is aiming to kick off production in New Orleans as soon as April, after the studio beat out Universal in a bidding war.
Feb. 8, 2024
Microsoft says its 1,900 layoffs "cannot be attributed fully to the merger" because Activision was already planning massive cuts of its own
If Microsoft didn’t lay off those people, it says Activision would’ve instead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today, theUS Federal Trade Commission criticized Microsoftfor itsplans to lay off 1,900 employeesin the wake of itsActivision Blizzard acquisition. Now,Microsofthas issued a response, saying that these layoffs “cannot be attributed fully to the merger,” especially becauseActivision Blizzardalready planned on eliminating a lot of jobs before the deal went through.
Feb. 8, 2024
Moana 2 songs are coming from the team behind The Unofficial Bridgerton musical, not Lin-Manuel Miranda
Miranda isn’t thought to be returning for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Moana 2 might sound a little different to the first movie. As it turns out, Lin-Manuel Miranda, who penned songs for the original, isn’t thought to be returning for the sequel. Instead, the team behind the Grammy winning Unofficial Bridgerton musical, Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear, are writing music for the follow-up, along with Opetaia Foa’i and Mark Mancina.
Feb. 8, 2024
My winning tactic in this certified hit Steam Next Fest strategy game is eating as many bananas as possible for Skyrim-style healing
I’m already locked in to Backpack Battles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve already poured far more time than I expected into Backpack Battles. One of the biggest games ofSteam Next Festso far, I thought I’d check it out quickly last night. Before I knew it, it was midnight, and my friends and I were hyper-optimizing builds for the demo’s ranked mode.
Feb. 8, 2024
New Netflix sci-fi show is being compared to Interstellar and Ad Astra after intriguing first trailer
The Signal could be Netflix’s next sci-fi hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s next sci-fi show has an intriguing new trailer that’s drawing comparisons to movies likeInterstellarandAd Astra. The German-language series follows scientist Paula (Peri Baumeister), who’s away on a mission to the International Space Station. “Why doesn’t mom like it on Earth?” her daughter Charlie (Yuna Bennett) asks her father Sven (Florian David Fitz) in the trailer, suggesting that her mother prefers life in zero gravity.
Feb. 8, 2024
One of the most popular Disney Plus shows has been renewed for season 2, just 8 weeks after it first hit the streamer
Have your lightning bolts at the ready, Percy is back… again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to return to the land of the Gods asDisney Plushas renewed Percy Jackson and the Olympians for its second season - which is pretty impressive to say season 1 only hit the streamer less than two months ago. The show, adapted from Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson book series, follows a 12-year-old demigod named Percy (Walker Scobell), who after being accused of stealing a lightning bolt by Zeus, has no choice but to use his powers for good and trek across America with his friends in an attempt to restore order to Olympus.
Feb. 8, 2024
Playseat Challenge X review: "An excellent option for living room racers"
The Playseat Challenge X has a few compromises you’ll need to live with on account of its storable form factor. Compared to awkwardly sitting at a coffee table or dominating your lounge with a giant cockpit setup, this is a high-quality sim racing seat. Impressive build quality Comfortable and stable seat Clever folding design Improved pedal mount Noticeable movement through the wheel Limited position adjustment options The pedal mount is prone to moving under load
Feb. 8, 2024
RIP Funimation: the anime streaming service will close in April, and there’s even more bad news for subscribers
Funimation is closing soon and some subscribers will lose part of their digital library When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apost on Funimationassures subscribers that “this transition will not impact your access to the vast library of anime available on Crunchyroll.” However, it appears that Funimation subscribers will lose access to digital copies of purchased anime Blu-rays and DVDs.
Feb. 8, 2024
Rockstar is "seeking perfection" for GTA 6 and will release it when it's "optimized creatively"
“This company errs on the side of perfection” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We’re seeking perfection, and when we feel we’ve optimized creatively, that’s the time to release,” Strauss Zelnick, CEO of Rockstar parent company Take-Two, said to an investor asking how the publisher decides when release a game like GTA 6. Zelnick went on to assure investors that “we’re all in this together,” and that devs and executives both have financial incentives to ensure that development doesn’t drag on forever.
Feb. 8, 2024
The Finals kills its most hated event because it "punishes melee users too much," but the devs want to bring it back after a "re-work"
Dead Go Boom is dead… for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new update forThe Finalsdisables the infamous Dead Go Boom event, but likely only for as long as it takes for the developers to come up with a re-worked version that isn’t so brutal for melee players. For some context, The Finals players havelargelybeenprettyunhappywith the Dead Go Boom modifier since the game launched, mostly because it’s way too hard for melee and close-quarters combat.
Feb. 8, 2024
Sonic spin-off Knuckles drops its first trailer, complete with a 30-year-old throwback
The first trailer for Sonic spin-off Knuckles has dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for theSonic the Hedgehogspin-off show Knuckles has dropped, and it’s super fun. The trailer shows Knuckles hilariously adjusting (or not adjusting, really) to regular life, but even outside of turning the living room into a gladiator arena, it’s not all smooth sailing.
Feb. 8, 2024
Spider-Man makes a most solemn vow as Gang War nears its brutal end
Preview | The crossover reaches a turning point in Amazing Spider-Man #43 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gang War crossover has brought chaos and carnage (though not Carnage) to New York as a multitude of villains do battle for supremacy in the city streets. It’s reaching its climax in March, but before that things are going to get bloody.
Feb. 8, 2024
Spyro and Crash Bandicoot developer lays off at least 86 developers amid mistaken reports of full studio closure
It was speculated that the studio would fully close down earlier this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite initial claims to the contrary, it appears Crash Bandicoot 4 studio Toys For Bob hasn’t been shuttered afterActivisionrecently laid off 162 workers. TheSan Francisco Chroniclereports that Activision has laid off a total of 162 workers surrounding the San Francisco area - 86 workers in Novato and 76 in Foster City were affected.
Feb. 8, 2024
Star Wars finally sets its return date to the big screen, 7 years after The Rise of Skywalker
The Mandalorian & Grogu movie gets a release window When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pretty little is known plot-wise at the moment, other than it will star everyone’s favorite intergalactic duo, but there has been some speculation it would take the place ofThe Mandalorian season 4. There have beenconflicting reports on that one, but the latest update was that the feature-length version of their storymight begin filming in June this year.
Feb. 8, 2024
Steam Next Fest has delivered a stunning post-apocalyptic city builder that might be the prettiest I've ever played
This post-apocalyptic city builder is as hard-as-nails as it is beautiful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a city builder look like this.Synergy, which currently has a chunkySteam Next Festdemo, popped up in my recommendations as a chronic city builder devourer, and its Sable-esque pastel hues immediately had me smashing the download button.
Feb. 8, 2024
Stellar Blade dev, also known for butt-jiggling game Nikke, says he "put special attention" into the female lead's back because that's what players see most of the time
“This is entertainment for adults” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade says that one of the game’s most distinctive marketing beats exists because of the “special attention” put into the reverse side of the lead character’s model. Speaking to GamesRadar+, game director Hyung-Tae Kim (via translator) discussed the character design of protagonist Eve.
Feb. 8, 2024
Subnautica 2 devs rush to put out fires after their publisher calls it a live service game: "No season passes. No battle passes. No subscription"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Publisher Krafton shared some interesting details on the long-awaited Subnautica 2 earlier today, and it has since walked back a lot of those interesting details as developer Unknown Worlds rushes to calm fans who were terrified to hear the sequel would adopt a “games-as-a-service” model. “A few of you noticed some information shared online by our publisher, Krafton.
Feb. 8, 2024
Talk to Me's Sophie Wilde addresses the lack of awards recognition for horror movies
Exclusive: Talk to Me’s Sophie Wilde on the movie’s viral success, its A-list fans, and why horror deserves more recognition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BAFTA is one the few who have taken note, nominating Wilde for the EE Rising Star Award, alongside stars like Jacob Elordi and Ayo Edebiri. It’s a big honor, Wilde says when she speaks to GamesRadar+, especially as the Australian actor is well aware that horror rarely gets a look-in at these ceremonies.
Feb. 8, 2024
Ubisoft says it's going to make good games again after a "turnaround" led by Assassin's Creed Mirage
Mirage and others mark “the beginning of our turnaround to consistently creating and delivering” good games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a surprisingly blunt report seemingly acknowledging thechallenges and disappointmentsthatUbisofthas faced in recent years, company CEO and co-founder Yves Guillemot committed to a return to consistently making good games. “Ubisoft recorded a solid third quarter, with net bookings slightly ahead of our expectations,” the CEO’s comment in the company’s latest financialreportreads.
Feb. 8, 2024
Silent Hill: The Short Message buries its most novel concept beneath layers of cringe
Opinion | Once again, teenage girls must suffer dramatically for a horror game to be scary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hell is a teenage girl, or that’s whatSilent Hill: The Short Messagewould have you believe. Subtle as a brick to the nose,Konami’s compact horror game-slash-walking simulator foregoes any metaphorical flair in favor of simply screaming its themes in your face repeatedly.
Feb. 8, 2024
The original Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has finally dropped in price, and I think it’s worth buying again
Save $100 by not going Super When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was surprised we didn’t get anNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Ti price cut in line with the announcement of its Super sequel card. However, discounts were always going to happen, and you can now grab the OG mid-range graphics card for as little as $699. For context, that’s the same price as the RX 7900 XT, not to mention it narrows the gap between it and the RTX 4070.
Feb. 8, 2024
The video game industry is "a disaster zone" according to Starfield and Deux Ex star who had three projects canceled in quick succession
Elias Toufexis half expects other projects to be canceled too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A seasoned voice actor has described the video game industry as a “disaster zone” after the back-to-back cancellation or rebooting of three projects they were working on. Elias Toufexis, who portrays Sam Coe inStarfieldand Adam Jensen in the two most recent Deus Ex games and has nearly 20 years' experience as a video game actor, took to Twitter yesterday to discuss the state of the industry: “Deus Ex got canceled.
Feb. 8, 2024
The Walking Dead boss teases future crossover event for spin-offs
It might not happen, but Scott Gimple has ideas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead chief content officer Scott Gimple has teased a potential,Avengers: Endgame-style crossover for the spin-off shows. While the flagship series has ended (as have Fear The Walking Dead, World Beyond, and Tales of The Walking Dead), there are multiple spin-offs still filling out the universe: there’s The Ones Who Live, which will finally reunite Rick and Michonne, along with Daryl Dixon(returning for season 2 with the subtitle The Book of Carol), Dead City featuring Negan and Maggie, and More Tales From the Walking Dead Universe has also been announced.
Feb. 8, 2024
There's a clue hidden in Amazon's Mr. and Mrs. Smith that might solve that brutal ending
There’s got to be a second season, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mr. and Mrs. Smith has been a runaway success for Amazon’s streaming service Prime Video,topping their charts and landing rave reviews. Based loosely on the premise of the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie movie of the same name, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine play married spies in the 8-part drama.
Feb. 8, 2024
This impossibly colorful Metroidvania is an early frontrunner for best art of the year, and my favorite Steam Next Fest find so far
It’s immediately clear that Ultros is something special When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes a lot for a game’s art to live up to the promise of “a multifaceted realm” anchored in “a cosmic uterus holding an ancient, demonic being,” butUltros pulls it off and then some. It doesn’t quite cover it to call developer Hadoque’s upcoming 2D Metroidvania – coming up fast, with a February 13 release date on PC and PlayStation – psychedelic, though it most certainly is.
Feb. 8, 2024
ThunderCats #1 reinvents the iconic animated series for comics
Dynamite’s new comic is a faithful adaptation of the original cartoon - with a few tweaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comics based on toys are not a new thing, but they do seem to be enjoying a moment right now, with the likes of Skybound’sEnergon Universeline and the upcomingNacelleVersetitles from Oni Press generating both buzz and sales.
Feb. 8, 2024
Two big Marvel movies are missing from Disney's 2025 lineup
Blade and Thunderbolts were not mentioned in the recent Disney earnings call When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, it could be a brain-fart during a presentation – we’ve all been there, right? – but there may be some cause for concern given the troubled pre-production of both projects. Thunderbolts, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, and David Harbour, sees a team of anti-heroes tasked with taking on a dangerous mission.
Feb. 8, 2024
Ubisoft CEO addresses Xbox multiplatform rumors: "Activision Blizzard used to be multiplatform," so it wouldn't have "a huge impact on the industry"
Yves Guillemot doesn’t think Xbox going multiplatform would be all that big a deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UbisoftCEO Yves Guillemot has commented on recent reportsclaiming Microsoft is considering bringing high-profile Xbox games to PS5, arguing that Activision Blizzard’s history as a multiplatform publisher proves the switch wouldn’t have a big impact on competition in the industry.
Feb. 8, 2024
The classic '90s X-Men haven't looked this good in decades
Russell Dauterman’s new X-Men ‘97 #1 cover is the best the classic animated X-Men team has looked since the ’90s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ’90s X-Men haven’t looked this good in years. Ahead of the return of Marvel’s merry mutants to their most popular decade in the upcomingDisney Plus X-Men ‘97 animated series, Marvel is publishing a corresponding comic book - and now, the publisher has revealed a gorgeous variant cover by fan-favorite artist Russell Dauterman that may be the most iconic image of the ’90s X-Men since, well, the ’90s.
Feb. 7, 2024
What goes down in this Steam Next Fest demo is too dark to put in a headline, but this PS2-style indie horror has my full and undivided attention
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before I explain any further, a quickcontent warningfor both the game and this writeup. The game prominently features themes of suicide, cannibalism, alcoholism, and other subjects that could be seriously disturbing. Imagine being stranded on a failing space ship in an uncharted region of space. Now imagine finding out that the captain of your space ship deliberately put you and your crew in this situation because he no longer wanted to live.
Feb. 7, 2024
A supernatural horror show with a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is being brought back for a third season five years later
AMC is resurrecting The Terror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After spending five years off the air, AMC has decided to resurrect supernatural horror anthology series The Terror. The first season of The Terror, which holds a 94% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, follows two Royal Navy ships that head into uncharted territory only to be stalked by a Lovecraftian creature of sorts.
Feb. 7, 2024
America’s sweetheart Pedro Pascal is starring in an A24 rom-com from the director of one of 2023's best films to make all of your wildest dreams come true
Past Lives director Celine Song is set to helm Materialists When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pedro Pascal is in talks to star in anA24rom-com from Past Lives director Celine Song – and we haven’t even mentioned who’s co-starring yet. PerVariety, Pascal is set to lead Materialists, a “New York-set rom-com following a high-end matchmaker who gets involved with a wealthy man.
Feb. 7, 2024
Dakota Johnson never imagined she'd be in the superhero world, until she read the "gritty" script for Madame Web
Exclusive: Madame Web stars Dakota Johnson and Tahar Rahim open up as to why they were drawn to the Sony Marvel movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web star Dakota Johnson has opened up on what drew her to theSonyMarvel movie – and no, it doesn’t really have anything to do with getting to play a comic book character.
Feb. 7, 2024
Deadpool 3 will release earlier than planned in the UK
Wade Wilson is returning to the UK sooner than anticipated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3is arriving on the other side of the pond a little earlier than planned – the superhero sequel is hitting UK cinema screens a day earlier than in the US. As for new cast members, The Crown and A Murder at the End of the World’s Emma Corrin is playing a mystery villain, whilst Succession’sMatthew Macfadyen has also been castin an undisclosed role.
Feb. 7, 2024
Diablo 4's Lunar Awakening event falls foul of cosmetic confusion as Season 3 continues to struggle
Things aren’t great for the new event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4just can’t catch a break - just as it was recovering from a disastrous Season 3 launch, its player base is now railing against the Lunar Awakening event. The Lunar Awakening event went live in Diablo 4 on February 6, and will be sticking around until February 20, to help ring in the Lunar New Year on February 10.
Feb. 7, 2024
Eddie Brock loses his symbiote to one of Marvel's most sadistic villains in Venom: Separation Anxiety
Writer David Michelinie’s third Venom flashback series will introduce the so-called “King in Purple” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venom co-creator David Micheliniehas been back writing the fan-favorite character again for two Lethal Protector limited series set in the era of his original ’90s run, and now he’s coming back for the third entry in the flashback saga titled Venom: Separation Anxiety, in which Eddie Brock will have to get used to being without his Venom symbiote when it’s captured by another host who will be well known to Marvel fans: the Purple Man.
Feb. 7, 2024
Elden Ring experts are far from impressed by the idea of a Genshin-style mobile game
A resurfaced meme is now more relevant than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringfans are reacting to the mobile port news and have started theorizing how the Genshin Impact-style app could look. Earlier this week, it was reported thatElden Ring is getting a free-to-play mobile port with Genshin Impact-style microtransactions. Understandably, fans of theFromSoftwaretitle are skeptical about how well the action RPG will translate to mobile devices, especially if it’s likely to be full of microtransactions and require players to explore The Lands Between by tapping their screen.
Feb. 7, 2024
Everything you need to know about Ravnica, the setting for Murders at Karlov Manor
Murderer’s row When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ravnica, the setting for upcoming Magic: The Gathering setMurders at Karlov Manor, is undoubtedly one of the game’s most beloved worlds. It’s appeared in multiple releases, has spawned its own D&D sourcebook, and has been around for almost 20 years. But why’s it so popular? To give you a primer on why Ravnica is still going strong a couple of decades after it launched, here’s a whistlestop tour of the what, where, and when of the setting – including how it ties into Murders at Karlov Manor.
Feb. 7, 2024
FC 24 TOTY adds OP Mbappe – and first ever women’s team
Bellingham and Bonmati also make the FC 24 TOTY release schedule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is FC 24 TOTY? FC 24 TOTY stands for Team Of The Year, and this season’s standout squads were unveiled on Friday, January 19 – bringing an end to theFC 24 Versuscampaign. And yes, we said squads, as in plural. With female players available in Ultimate Team for the first time, both men and women get a bespoke TOTY line-up.
Feb. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director doesn't care if you call it a JRPG: "I'm making the game I want to make"
Naoki Hamaguchi doesn’t want to “stay within the limits of ‘this is a JRPG, I’m making a JRPG’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthdirector Naoki Hamaguchi doesn’t care if you call the upcoming sequel a JRPG, but he also hasn’t limited the game to any one genre. Speaking toTheGamer, Hamaguchi said he’s pretty indifferent about how people label Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, even if he doesn’t agree.
Feb. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth lead is down for a Final Fantasy 6 remake in the HD-2D style of Octopath Traveler
But is it actually going to happen? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s lead producer would be down for a Final Fantasy 6 remake in the style of the 2D-HD visuals from games like Octopath Traveler. Final Fantasy veteran Yoshinori Kitase has spoken a few times about the possibility of a Final Fantasy 6 remake over the past two years - whether it’s to insist thatSquare Enix staff want it to happen, orlament how it would take 20 years to make.
Feb. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's recreation of the famous Nibelheim flashback makes me extra glad the remake exists
Opinion | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s reimagining of the Nibelheim flashback immerses you right into it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one of the most memorable RPGs of all time, Final Fantasy 7 is full of impactful moments. But when I think back to my own history with the game, there’s always one that sticks in my mind: the Nibelheim flashback.
Feb. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 veteran Tetsuya Nomura is "even more nervous" about fans' reactions to Rebirth's ending than its predecessor's
“I would like you to play it as soon as possible before I end up giving away spoilers!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth creative director and series veteran Tetsuya Nomura is “even more nervous” about your reaction to action-RPG’s ending than he was for the original Remake. Nomura says as much toAutomaton Media, which asked him if the ending of Rebirth will see any twists like what we saw in Final Fantasy 7 Remake.
Feb. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy and Tactics Ogre veterans unite for a new JRPG with 8 "highly customizable" characters and gorgeous hand-drawn landscapes
The veterans will be helping with illustrations and sound design When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several Final Fantasy veterans are re-teaming for a brand new JRPG that features “highly customizable” characters and gorgeous hand-painted worlds. On February 7, Artisan Studios announced Lost Hellden, a brand-new RPG. You can see the game’s announcement trailer just below, in which 2D and 3D technology combines to create stunning weather effects across an incredibly detailed world.
Feb. 7, 2024
Fortnite is turning into Kingdom Hearts as Disney pumps $1.5 billion into Epic Games to make a "persistent universe" with Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar
“This marks Disney’s biggest entry ever into the world of games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneyis buying a $1.5 billion equity stake inEpic Gamesand kicking off a multiyear project with the studio that’ll see a new “persistent universe” of familiar properties that connects withFortnite. There’s a lot to unpack here, and that starts with how thepress releasedescribes the new project: “In addition to being a world-class games experience and interoperating with Fortnite, the new persistent universe will offer a multitude of opportunities for consumers to play, watch, shop and engage with content, characters and stories from Disney,Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, Avatar and more.
Feb. 7, 2024
Halo newcomer Joseph Morgan played one of the best games in the series to prepare for season 2
One of us! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joseph Morgan, who joins the UNSC’s ranks as Doctor Halsey’s replacement James Ackerson inHalo season 2, has revealed his love for the games – and the title he played to prepare for his role. Morgan also dived intoHalo: Reach, an especially eyebrow-raising choice given that Halo season 2 is seemingly set to revolve around the planet of Reach – and its tragic fate.
Feb. 7, 2024
Halo season 2 release schedule: when is episode 4 on Paramount Plus?
A look ahead to Halo season 2’s full release plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo season 2is almost at the halfway point already. To help you keep up to date on Master Chief’s latest planet-saving mission, we’ve put together the full Halo season 2 release schedule. Below, there’s an episode count, details on the Paramount Plus streaming time in the US and UK, and where to stream the show.
Feb. 7, 2024
Helldivers 2 release time – the countdown to the long-awaited co-op shooter is on for PC and PS5 fans
Here’s when Helldivers 2 unlocks on PC and PS5 in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Helldivers 2 release time is nearly here, with the long-awaited co-op shooter sequel coming out in under 24 hours, as you can see from our handy countdown below. The gist of the first Helldivers that released around nine years ago is that an elite task force of, yes, Helldivers saved the world from a bug-like foe called the Terminids, Cyborgs, and the technologically sophisticated Illuminates.
Feb. 7, 2024
Henry Cavill is "not a fan" of sex scenes in movies: "Is this really necessary or is it just people with less clothing on?"
Henry Cavill thinks sex scenes are “overused” in today’s movies and shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The never ending discourse surrounding sex scenes in movies has a new voice:The WitcherandMan of Steelstar Henry Cavill – who thinks they’re “overused”. “I don’t understand them. I’m not a fan,” Cavill said on theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast. While Cavill admits that there are occasions where sex scenes are “beneficial” in a movie, the actor – currently starring inArgylle– thinks a bit of hanky-panky is all played out in today’s cinema.
Feb. 7, 2024
Homeworld 3 gets another delay in the middle of its Steam Next Fest demo after feedback from people who were brought in to "play through the full game"
At least you can still try it for yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-awaited RTS revival Homeworld 3 has been delayed yet again. “This was our first time seeing the game played at scale, which is always an equally thrilling and nerve-wracking moment,” reads a statement from developer Blackbird Interactive and publisherGearboxPublishing. “We also recently gathered a dedicated group of players from outside our organizations to play through the full game.
Feb. 7, 2024
I found the perfect Steam Next Fest demo for my Steam Deck OLED: a psychedelic shooter where you use one bullet to chain-snipe a bunch of cultists
High contrast vengeance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not every demo featured atSteam Next Festis going to be a perfect fit for the Steam Deck OLED, but I’ve been playing a new supernatural shooter that absolutely slaps on the handheld. The fact that it feels like a blend of Stephen King’s Carrie and modern gritty revenge films is admittedly what drew me in initially, but I now have a solid hardware reason for picking Children of the Sun as soon as it releases.
Feb. 7, 2024
If The Joker: Year One isn't an origin story, then what exactly is it?
Batman #142 is a solid comic but feels lacking in purpose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The coreBatmanbook is going all in on the Joker this month. Batman #142-144 is publishing weekly instead of monthly to tell a new three-issue story, ‘The Joker: Year One’, that promises to change what we know about the Clown Prince of Crime - even if writerChip Zdarskyhas stated that the story isnotan origin story for the killer clown.
Feb. 7, 2024
If you loved Life is Strange or A Space For the Unbound, you need to play this visual novel's Steam Next Fest demo
I’ve never played such an interactive visual novel before! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The demo for this upcoming visual novel is super interactive and reminds me of Life is Strange, so you should definitely play it beforeSteam Next Festis over. In Until Then, you play as high school student and slacker Mark, who at the start of the game’s demo is expecting to get an earful from his friend for forgetting to make a slideshow for a group presentation.
Feb. 7, 2024
In every way, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth builds on the bonds that make Remake so special
Preview | Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s emphasis on party bonds in both story and combat is a fitting way to follow Remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t quite believe I’m running around Kalm inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. But here I am, in chapter 2 of the game, looking around a modern recreation of the idyllic town I once came to know so many years ago in the original 1997 release.
Feb. 7, 2024
Is Foamstars crossplay with cross-platform support?
Foamstars crossplay allows you to join the party with anyone else, no matter what system they’re playing on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Foamstars crossplay means you can connect with other players and party together, no matter what format they’re playing on - but that assumes that the game has crossplay. Although the game has only been released onPS5and PS4 so far, it’s still important to know if you can reach your friends across both systems, especially as there are plenty of players who haven’t upgraded to the latest PlayStation console yet and don’t want to be left out of the action.
Feb. 7, 2024
Joseph Quinn and Lupita Nyong'o run for their lives in first trailer for A Quiet Place prequel
Good luck sleeping after this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The terrifying first trailer for A Quiet Place: Day 1 has been released. The horror movie is a prequel to John Krasinski’s hit films about an alien invasion from blind extraterrestrials who hunt via their very sensitive hearing. The trailer gives our first insight into the story, as it introduces the characters played by Marvel star Lupita Nyong’o and Stranger Things actor Joseph Quinn.
Feb. 7, 2024
Josh Brolin has the most relatable reaction to that Dune 2 popcorn bucket
We’re weirded out, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dune 2 popcorn bucket has everyone just as fascinated as they are horrified – and one of the stars of the movie, Josh Brolin, has had probably the most relatable reaction of all. If you’ve missed the furor, the bucket, pictured below, is designed to look like a sandworm, complete with those terrifying, giant teeth.
Feb. 7, 2024
Lisa Frankenstein review: "A neat mash-up of high-school comedy and horror tropes"
A neat mash-up of high-school comedy and horror tropes. Pity it flounders in the final third, though. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Though she has a crush on the hunky editor of the school lit magazine (Henry Eikenberry), Lisa soon finds her real love – at the graveyard – when a corpse (Riverdale’s Cole Sprouse) comes back to life.
Feb. 7, 2024
Madame Web director explains how her work on Netflix's Jessica Jones influenced the new superhero film
Exclusive: S. J. Clarkson, who previously worked on the Krysten Ritter-led series, was adamant Madame Web’s psychological aspects had to look very different When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web director S. J. Clarkson has made no secret of the fact thatthe new Sony Marvel movie is similar in tone to Jessica Jones; it’s gritty, dark, and, well, set in New York City.
Feb. 7, 2024
Madame Web director on those Final Destination comparisons, and injecting the movie with "thriller-slash-horror moments"
Exclusive: S. J. Clarkson also talks tinkering with Cassandra Webb’s origins and how the Marvel Comics gave the writers their own sense of clairvoyance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web’s whole plot revolves around someone preventing three murders after seeing said murders happen in a vision. So it’s hardly surprising that the newSonyMarvel movie has been likened to the Final Destination series sinceits first trailer dropped back in November.
Feb. 7, 2024
Marvel star Kumail Nanjiani says he was very affected by negative Eternals reviews: "It was really, really hard"
The actor played Kingo in the movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eternalsstar Kumail Nanjiani has spoken out about the negative critical reaction to the movie. The Marvel film sits at 47% onRotten Tomatoes, which at the time was the lowest critics score for the entire MCU. It’s since been surpassed byAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, which scored just 46%.
Feb. 7, 2024
Marvel stars team up for new comic book movie adaptation described as Indiana Jones meets Children of Men
Dave Bautista and Samuel L. Jackson to star in post-apocalyptic action movie Afterburn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get ready for Dave Bautista: Post-Apocalyptic Treasure Hunter. TheGuardians of the GalaxyandDunestar is set to appear in Afterburn, an adaptation of Scott Chitwood’s graphic novel that sees the actor play Jake, an ex-soldier tasked with tracking down the Mona Lisa a decade after a solar flare wipes technology off the face of the Earth.
Feb. 7, 2024
Mini open worlds are my jam, so Steam Next Fest's most charming demo goes to this chill sim about a witch in a Zelda: Wind Waker-style world
Chibig’s small-scale adventure is lovely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mika and the Witch’s Mountain combines open-world platforming and sandbox puzzle elements for a very charming demo duringSteam Next Fest. Starting off on the titular Witch’s Mountain is all well and good for aspiring witch Mika, but she’s quickly booted (quite literally) down the mountain by her mentor. Mika’s broom might be broken, but her spirits are intact, and she’s more determined than ever to reach the pinnacle of the mountain and prove herself a worthy witch along the way.
Feb. 7, 2024
More Daredevil set photos have leaked – and we have our clearest look at the new suit yet
Foggy, Karen, and Bullseye are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even more Daredevil set photos have arrived – and we now have a clear look at the new suit. This is technically the second new Daredevil suit we’ve seen in recent years given thatMatt Murdock made a costumed appearance in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law– and that gold and red costume looks nothing like the latest on-set leak.
Feb. 7, 2024
Netflix may already be about to drop its weirdest 2024 release, which involves a woman being turned into a chicken nugget
The aptly named Chicken Nugget will be released later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Netflix K-drama could be set to take the trophy for the streamer’s weirdest release of the year: comedy mystery series Chicken Nugget. It’s not the only Korean title on the way to Netflix this year, either. The streamerannounced a whole slate of new releasesyesterday (January 6), including crime drama A Killer Paradox, supernatural thriller The Bequeathed, and dystopian action movie Badland Hunters.
Feb. 7, 2024
Netflix’s upcoming Scottish crime drama from the makers of The Queens Gambit finds its cast
Matthew Goode is among the cast of Department Q When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the creator of one of the most-watched shows on the streamer The Queens Gambit, Netflix’s upcoming crime drama Department Q finds its cast. As reported byDeadline, the upcoming series from showrunner Scott Frank, has cast A Discovery of Witches’ Matthew Goode, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Call the Midwife’s Leah Byrne, andTrainspotting’s Kelly Macdonald.
Feb. 7, 2024
New trailer for Kristen Stewart thriller from Saint Maud director is a bloody tale of revenge – and it has a great RT score
Revenge gets ripped in new trailer for Love Lies Bleeding from Rose Glass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer forA24’s Love Lies Bleeding has dropped. Set in the ’80s, Love Lies Bleeding follows ambitious bodybuilder Jackie, played byThe Mandalorian’s Katy O’Brian, whose journey to Las Vegas is cut short when she meets and subsequently falls for reclusive gym manager Lou, played by Kristen Stewart.
Feb. 7, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super review: “My new go-to mid-range GPU”
Improved 1440p performance Surprising 4K abilities Finally boasts 16GB VRAM Performance difference isn’t consistently massive Still pricey for a mid-range GPU Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I don’t want to say theNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super feels like a graphics card confessional of sorts, but it does feel like the GPU giant is trying to change its mid-range narrative.
Feb. 7, 2024
Obi-Wan Kenobi season 2 is being championed by Ewan McGregor: "Can everyone write to Disney?"
“Let’s hope they do another one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hetold attendees: “It was originally gonna be a movie, and I’ve often thought, should it have been a movie? But I kind of think it’s great that they did it that way, and it’s a longer story, and hopefully, it’s more satisfying as a result. We got more time to weave a story.
Feb. 7, 2024
Oh no, Dragon's Dogma 2 is totally going to make us fight our infected Pawns
I can see the Dragonsplague ending very badly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is threatening to infect our Pawns with a deadly plague, and it could spell heartbreak further along in the game. ‘Dragonsplague’ is a brand new feature for Dragon’s Dogma 2, and it’s one thing that we haven’t heard too much about - until now.
Feb. 7, 2024
One of the first open-world games ever is getting a sequel 25 years later, and you can play its demo during Steam Next Fest
Outcast - A New Beginning is set to release next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sequel to one of the first open-world games ever is just over a month away, and you can play its demo now as part ofSteam Next Fest. Outcast - A New Beginning comes25 years after Appeal’s Outcast from 1999, and open-world games have come a long way in that time.
Feb. 7, 2024
Palworld update finally fixes Lifmunk Effigy catch rate issue, and stops breeding Pals from going to sleep "forever"
Those Lifmunk statues are finally working as intended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Palworld patch has fixed one of the game’s most glaring issues, as Lifmunk Effigies will now correctly impact catch rate. In Palworld update 0.1.4.1, released early today, developer Pocketpair said that it had “fixed an issue where, although the displayed capture probability increased when the capture power was strengthened with Lifmunk Effigies, the capture probability did not actually increase at all.
Feb. 7, 2024
Palworld's big issue isn't its cruelty – it just has no sense of humor
Opinion | Nobody can agree on how dark Palworld is - because even Palworld doesn’t seem to know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld is, depending on who you ask, a quirky monster-catching game in the very best traditions, a vicious mockery of something innocent, or, if they want to be the least interesting person in the room, claim that,ugh, it’s just a video game, don’t overthink it.
Feb. 7, 2024
Shogun review: Game of Thrones, if Game of Thrones was set in feudal Japan
Albeit heavy and a little cliché in places, Shōgun is an engaging tale of duty, political power, and legacy. Narrowly avoiding ‘white savior’ territory by centering its Japanese cast, it offers up memorable performances from the likes of Hiroyuki Sanada and Anna Sawai, as well as gorgeous costumes and cinematography. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 7, 2024
Spider-Man 2's long-awaited New Game Plus mode launches in one month, alongside new suits and other "big requests"
Five months after launch, New Game Plus is finally imminent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-anticipatedMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Game Plusupdate is finally set to launch on March 7, as developerInsomniac Gameshas now confirmed. “Our next update is coming March 7,” Insomniac writes onTwitter. “Our title update forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2arrives next month and adds highly requested features like New Game Plus, new suits, and more!
Feb. 7, 2024
Surprise! Moana 2 is coming and it's less than 9 months away
Not to be confused with the live-action remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneyjust announced that Moana 2 is coming this November. The surprise announcement comes as part of an appearance from Disney boss Bob Iger on CNBC of all places, asVarietyreports. Iger said that this project was originally planned as a TV series, but it eventually morphed into a full animated film sequel.
Feb. 7, 2024
Tetsuya Nomura says he can't claim full responsibility for Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts' wildest twists, but he's "happy if people enjoy the game"
“Sometimes even lines in the scenario that I didn’t write are called Nomura-isms” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-time Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy 7 lead Tetsuya Nomura has refuted the belief that he’s entirely responsible for all the wackier aspects of both series'. Over the decades, Nomura’s name has become synonymous with Kingdom Hearts, and now, to a certain extent, Final Fantasy 7, given he’s the creative director of the remake trilogy.
Feb. 7, 2024
The 35 greatest songs made for movies
They’re cheesy, they’re catchy, they’re what make us love our favorite movies even more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes, another way to enjoy a movie has nothing to do with sitting in a theater. Instead, it might have you sitting in traffic, singing along with the radio on full blast. But which songs written for movies are truly the greatest of all time?
Feb. 7, 2024
The dark gem of Steam Next Fest is a hauntingly beautiful Dark Souls and Princess Mononoke-inspired boss rush horror with couch co-op where you die in one hit
Perennial Order is an eldritch delight with single-player and couch co-op modes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Staring down a gorgeous abomination with at least two heads and as many massive spiky arms looking to crush me like an egg, I’m extremely hesitant to go in for the kill, especially with the knowledge that one successful hit from the beast would spell my death.
Feb. 7, 2024
The dark horse of Steam Next Fest is this open-world zombie survival game that feels like an homage to the best game in the genre, but you'll have to be patient with it
Dread Dawn even boasts a touch of Shaun of the Dead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You might not have heard of it, but Project Zomboid is quietly thebest zombie gameout there, a hugely-detailed simulation that puts you in the midst of the apocalypse and tasks you with working out how you’re going to survive in a crumbling world.
Feb. 7, 2024
The Godfather director’s new sci-fi epic starring Adam Driver and Aubrey Plaza gets first look
Francis Ford Coppola has shared the first image from Megalopolis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Francis Ford Coppola’s passion projectMegalopolishas been on his mind since the ’80s, and now we finally have a first look. The sci-fi epic is set in New York City after a devastating disaster, following a woman torn between loyalties to her father and her lover.
Feb. 7, 2024
The Iron Claw’s Zac Efron wrestled 20 matches in a day as Kevin Von Erich
Interview: The Iron Claw’s Zac Efron talks wrestling in front of a live crowd and getting to grips with playing Kevin Von Erich When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zac Efron didn’t just look the part as hulking heavyweight Kevin Von Erich in wrestling biopicThe Iron Claw– he even stepped into the ring and ran the ropes as a wrestler-in-training.
Feb. 7, 2024
The Last Mermaid marks the cutesy, apocalyptic return to comics of Eisner Award-winning writer and artist Derek Kirk Kim
Derek Kirk Kim’s return to comics is an adorable new take on the end of the world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer and artist Derek Kirk Kim returns to comics for the first time in a decade this March with a new post-apocalyptic adventure for Image. The Last Mermaid is an ongoing series, written and drawn by Kirk Kim, that’s set in an arid future wasteland where a lonely (and currently nameless) mermaid in a H.
Feb. 7, 2024
This Steam Next Fest demo with shades of LA Noire and Tangle Tower saw me play as a gumshoe divorcee duck with a serious bread problem
Duck Detective: The Secret Salami calls on your powers of de-duck-tion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been on the hunt for a new game that speaks to my LA Noire, gumshoe-loving heart, and I’ve just found something that perfectly fits the bill:Duck Detective: The Secret Salami. After trying out theSteam Next Festdemo of Happy Broccoli’s upcoming mystery adventure, it has skyrocketed right to the top of my wishlist thanks to its pun-tastic sense of humor, its excellent nods to the detective noir genre, and the voice acting that brings its animal cast to life.
Feb. 7, 2024
Ultimate Black Panther #1 is a perfect comic jumping on point for fans of the MCU T'Challa
But it’s not an MCU clone, by a longshot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of the MCU Black Panther may feel themselves starving for more of the adventures of the much missed T’Challa, but hesitating to dig into comics that have years of continuity spread across multiple volumes to understand, trying to find the stories that match the vibe they’re after.
Feb. 7, 2024
"It's probably the most flexible franchise in comics!" Ron Marz and Jeremy Adams on Green Lantern and the return of Kyle Rayner
Interview | Kyle Rayner co-creator Ron Marz and current series writer Jeremy Adams discuss Green Lantern #8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Corps contends with the United Planets, Hal’s Green Lantern Power Ring has been modified to keep him within Earth’s atmosphere as the other Earth-based Green Lanterns face threats across the cosmos. Green Lantern #8 puts the spotlight onKyle Rayner, with the character’s co-creatorRon Marzreturning to write a backup story in the issue starring Kyle as he faces his own crossroads in his life.
Feb. 6, 2024
"Deadpool Daddy" Rob Liefeld is retiring from working on the Merc with a Mouth this summer
He will create one more story for Marvel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking back over the origins of the character, who first appeared inThe New Mutants #98, written by Fabian Nicieza, Liefeld pondered the road not taken, stating, “What If young Rob hadn’t taken up the challenge of transforming a title that was headed towards cancellation is one of the better alternate universe tales.
Feb. 6, 2024
A nun, the devil, and Russia star in the Steam Next Fest demo for the wildest story-driven game I've played in years
Indika makes one hell of a first impression When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indika is one of the wildest story-driven games I’ve played in recent memory, and its captivating demo is out now as part ofSteam Next Fest. Odd Meter’s indie game starts out in an alternate version of historic Russia, where a nun is on a journey of self-discovery along with a mysterious young man.
Feb. 6, 2024
All Palworld Legendary Schematics and their locations
Where to find every legendary schematic in Palworld and what they offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Palworld Legendary Schematics, you can craft some of the best gear in the game, from robust armor to deadly weapons. However, these prized items aren’t exactly easy to get inPalworldas you’ve got to hunt down a particular Alpha Boss and hope that it drops one of the Legendary Schematics.
Feb. 6, 2024
Amid Xbox multiplatform rumors, Halo job listing says future games will be "for all players, on all platforms"
Phil Spencer will address Xbox’s future next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As questions continue to be asked about the future of certain exclusive Xbox franchises, the next Halo game will reportedly be available “on all platforms.” A recentjob listingat Halo Infinite developer 343 (viaTwisted Voxel), for a lead game systems designer is looking for a candidate to help “define, prototype, validate, iterate, and evolve future Halo games.
Feb. 6, 2024
Apple TV Plus reveals its 2024 lineup in new trailer, full of original series, documentaries, and Oscar-nominated movies
Here’s everything exciting coming to Apple TV this year… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The teaser,which you can watch here, opens with a glimpse at emotional series The New Look which will hit the platform on February 14, and reveals the shocking story of how fashion icon Christian Dior and his peers navigated the horrors of the Second World War and launched modern fashion.
Feb. 6, 2024
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 release time - the countdown to the new MW3 update is on
Here’s when Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone Season 2 unlock in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 2 release time is nearly here. In fact, it’s under 24 hours away, as our countdown neatly demonstrates. Activisionhas revealed that the new Call of Duty update for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzoneintroduces plenty.
Feb. 6, 2024
CDPR boss confirms The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2077's sequel will remain multiplatform despite Xbox exclusivity debate
“We love the fact you play the games we made. It’s up to you to choose your playground” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As rumors swirl overMicrosoftunleashing the Xbox’s exclusive game catalog on PlayStation and Switch, CD Projekt’s co-CEO has reminded fans of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 that the studio’s games remain “platform agnostic.” Over the past few weeks, reports have persisted that several Xbox games would make their way to other consoles.
Feb. 6, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel Project Orion recruits veteran devs from Control, Diablo, Mortal Kombat, and BioWare RPGs
The Boston studio beefs up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077’s sequel has hired veterans from Diablo, Mortal Kombat, Control, Star Wars: The Old Republic, and more. Earlier today, February 6,CD Projekt Redput out apress releaserevealing several new developers had been hired to work on Project Orion, the in-development Cyberpunk 2077 sequel. The newcomers are billed as “high-profile additions” to the development team, and they’ve certainly got the resume to back that up.
Feb. 6, 2024
Daredevil’s Born Again suit has been leaked and some Marvel fans think it’s missing something
The Man Without Fear has a (slightly) new look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel might never do on-location filming again. Yes, Daredevil’s suit for his upcoming Born Again series has been leaked – and fans are divided on the fresh look for The Man Without Fear. Just Jaredhas the scoop on the new suit. So, how different is it from the Netflix series costume?
Feb. 6, 2024
Dark fantasy Western Ain't No Grave pitches one woman against the ultimate enemy: Death itself
It’s the latest book from Middlewest creators Skottie Young and Jorge Corona When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WriterSkottie Youngand artistJorge Corona, who previously created the Eisner Award-nominated Middlewest, are reuniting for a new dark Western fantasy series at Image. Ominously titled Ain’t No Grave, the five-issue comic begins publishing in May. “Ryder put her violent past behind her when she fell in love and became a mother,” reads Image’s official synopsis.
Feb. 6, 2024
Dark Souls gets 'Re-Remastered' thanks to a mod that replaces all the in-game lighting and shadows with huge upgrades
There’s also replacements for textures on weapons and armor models When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Souls is getting the “Re-Remastered” treatment via a huge in-game mod. ‘FromSoftServe’ is the name of the modder that’s undertaken the task of Re-Remastering Dark Souls on PC, and you can download the entire mod over onNexusMods. As the tweet below reveals though, the modder has finally undertaken the mission of comparing their work and the original Dark Souls Remastered PC port running side by side, for a showcase of their overhaul.
Feb. 6, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2 rises onto the PLAY cover
Plus: Life Is Strange successor Lost Records, BioWare veterans’ new sci-fi epic, the Tekken 8 verdict, and loads more inside! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amidst an extremely busy Q1 (and don’t get us started on the other letters), we recommend finding the time to peruse through PLAY #37, which is out right now! Somehow we’ve also managed to find time to tear ourselves away from playing games to tell you all about them, from upcoming mega hits like Dragon’s Dogma 2 (well, it had better hit, I’m trusting you to do the right thing here) to reporting back from newer indies you might not know too much about yet!
Feb. 6, 2024
Elden Ring is reportedly getting a free-to-play mobile port with Genshin Impact-style microtransactions
The port has apparently faced difficulties When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringis reportedly being turned into a mobile game at Tencent, although progress has been slow. If this is reminding you of Genshin Impact, that’s very deliberate. Tencent is reportedly eyeing the HoYoverse game as inspiration for the new version of Elden Ring, but because this version is so different to FromSoftware’s original game, progress in adapting it for a new format has apparently been slow under Tencent.
Feb. 6, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth demo looks certain as PlayStation leaks its own State of Play announcement
Surprise! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirthwill be getting a demo quite soon, as PlayStation has accidentally released the announcement ahead of the upcoming State of Play. As shared by Wario64 on Twitter, a trailer for the Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth demo has been uploaded to the PlayStation Store, likely by accident. We’re getting a second State of Play presentation (almost a week after the lastPlayStation State of Play) that will be entirely dedicated to the upcomingSquare EnixRPG - we’re guessing this is where the demo is set to be officially announced.
Feb. 6, 2024
Forget The Witcher and Superman, Henry Cavill says leading the Warhammer adaptation is the "greatest privilege" of his career
Cavill is both producing and starring in the project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Self-proclaimed nerd Henry Cavill has made his dreams a reality with the upcoming adaptation of popular RPG Warhammer 40k, so much so he is calling the show the “greatest privilege of his career.” In an interview withJosh Horowitz, Cavill touched on the Prime Video project, which he will both produce and star in.
Feb. 6, 2024
Frustrations with Cities Skylines 2 are starting to boil over among city builder fans and content creators alike
Cities: Skylines 2 is stretching the patience of fans further than ever, but there’s still hope for “a No Man’s Sky redemption arc” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been close to four months since the launch ofCities: Skylines 2, and the community is starting to run out of patience waiting for improvements. Ongoing frustrations with the game have been boiling for some time, and now that several of the game’s biggest content creators are starting to air their issues in a major way, it seems like the community is reaching a tipping point.
Feb. 6, 2024
Griselda GTA 6 rumors have persisted for 8 years – in the wake of the Netflix show, I really hope there's some truth to them
Opinion | I’ve just finished the six-part miniseries and am more on board than ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to Miami Meet the real Griselda Blanco: The true story behind Netflix’s newest crime drama How much more can we wring from the 91 seconds we’ve (officially) seen of GTA 6 so far? That’s a fair question, but it’s also one both myself and the wider Grand Theft Auto community are in no convincingly realistic position to answer.
Feb. 6, 2024
Halo season 2 is the perfect jumping-on point for newcomers – according to one of its stars
Joseph Morgan thinks you can “jump in” without watching the first season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Late to the Halo party? Turns out, you can sidestep the controversy and endless discourse of the first season and jump straight intoHalo season 2– according to one of its stars, that is. “I do,” Joseph Morgan – who plays newcomer and high-ranking ONI officer James Ackerson – answers when GamesRadar+ asks him if Halo season 2 is a good jumping-on point for newcomers.
Feb. 6, 2024
Henry Cavill says his upcoming Highlander reboot from John Wick director is "extraordinary", and won't play it safe
The Highlander reboot goes deeper into the lore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHenry Cavill-led Highlander reboothas taken a while to get off the ground, but the former Superman star is promising big things. Helmed byJohn Wick’s Chad Stahelski, it follows an immortal Scottish swordsman who must battle to save humanity. “I am a Highlander fan, they’re great fun movies,” Cavill said on theHappy Sad Confused podcast.
Feb. 6, 2024
How Pacific Drive developer Ironwood merged cars, music and mystery to make a motoring roguelike
Interview | The team behind Pacific Drive explain all about anomalies, motors and mechanics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few moments into talking Pacific Drive, with creative director Alexander Dracott and lead foreground artist Jacob Stone, it’s all derailed as the two try to count up all the working car parts you can upgrade to survive the game’s otherworldly storms.
Feb. 6, 2024
How to play Foamstars with friends
Invite up to three friends to play Foamstars Versus or Squad Missions together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to play Foamstars with friends means you don’t have to join the party alone, and it’s much more fun to explore everything that Bath Vegas has to offer with players you know. Whether you’re on the same team during Versus battles or working co-operatively through Squad Missions together, it pays to have buddies at your side so you can plan your strategy.
Feb. 6, 2024
How to unlock The Baristador and Mel T in Foamstars
The Baristador is unlocked in Foamstars with progress, but you need to purchase Mel T When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being able to unlock The Baristador and Mel T in Foamstars will give you access to the full initial roster of eight characters, expanding the number of different playstyles you can choose from. If you check the character selection screen you’ll see that both of them start with a padlock and are grayed out, and each requires a different approach to make them available.
Feb. 6, 2024
I missed this new Fallout wargame being announced, and now I can't wait to play it
It shares a lot of DNA with a certain Warhammer title, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The quickstart guide for Fallout Factions have arrived, and I’ll admit that the news took me by surprise - somehow, I missed its original reveal years ago. That means this Fallout fan is losing his mind just a little over a quicker and more focusedtabletop wargame.
Feb. 6, 2024
I played the lawless competitive RPG dominating Steam Next Fest like the second coming of Dark and Darker, and I'm immediately biased because I haven't died yet
Dungeonborne is a primitive but promising spin on Dark and Darker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m getting deja vu, folks, because a first-person PvPvE dungeon-crawling RPG istopping the Steam Next Fest trends. This time it’sDungeonborne, a rather fittingly named riff on last year’s Dark and Darker, which has left the door open for a competitor like thisby still not being on Steam following a legal spat with Nexon.
Feb. 6, 2024
I woke up and destroyed my heartstrings with the Psychonauts-esque Steam Next Fest demo for this surreal puzzle platformer about family
Always in Mind mixes light platforming with a heavy story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Always in Mind is a surreal Psychonauts-esque puzzle platformer that’s set to pull on your heartstrings. This imaginative indie plunges you into the mind of a 12-year-old boy called Teddy, who, after a nasty fall, has wound up in a coma. Roaming around in his own subconscious, he befriends an AI implant known as Proxy.
Feb. 6, 2024
To survive as an indie dev, "I must reuse everything," says solo designer who pivoted from an aerial combat sim to a hotly-anticipated city builder
The two very different games exist in the same universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of anticipated city builderBulwark: Falconeer Chronicleshas explained the design philosophy that’s led to the connective tissue between his two very different games. In a recent tweet, Sala outlined his “personal rules for indie dev survival,” starting with the need for originality and a sensible scope.
Feb. 6, 2024
Jurassic Park fans are hyping up the most underrated film in the franchise, and we love to see it
“It’s nowhere near as bad as people say it is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsJurassic World’s newest movie sets a release date, fans are looking back on one of the more underrated films in the franchise,Jurassic Park 3, and have decided that it deserves a little bit of respect after all this time. One fan took toRedditwith a bone to pick: “Jurassic Park 3 is nowhere near as bad as people say it is, and though it may not come close to the greatness of Jurassic Park 1, it is MILES ahead better than any of the Jurassic World trilogy.
Feb. 6, 2024
Jurassic World 4 sets 2025 release date, while Bullet Train helmer is in talks to direct
David Leitch is in talks to direct Jurassic World 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fourth Jurassic World movie is currently untitled and official details are being kept under wraps, aside from the fact that it’ll mark a new chapter for the decades-spanning franchise. It’s unknown whether any of the series' stars will return, either. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Feb. 6, 2024
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn has filmed a secret action movie with Chris Hemsworth and Sam Rockwell
“This will have the same sort of impact as Kick-Ass did” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Vaughn’s latest movie,Argylle, may have only just hit the big screen, but the director has already filmed his next movie. Currently going by the working title Project X, it stars Chris Hemsworth and Sam Rockwell, and Vaughn is on board as a producer.
Feb. 6, 2024
Konami is training an AI to beat you at Yu-Gi-Oh
Look out, Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yu-Gi-Oh: Master Duel developerKonamihas revealed it’s developing new AI technology that will be able to compete in the trading card game. On February 5, Konami shared several updates on its Yu-Gi-Oh franchise, revealing that it had recently debuted its new Yu-Gi-Oh Master Duel x AI project - which teaches AI how to play the card game and eventually beat the player.
Feb. 6, 2024
My early Steam Next Fest highlight is like an idle Stardew Valley, but I promise it's not as distracting as it sounds
Rusty’s Retirement isn’t the time-sink it might sound like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I played Stardew Valley for the first time on Nintendo Switch, I lost a good chunk of an overseas trip farming crops, exploring the town, andromancing Abigailbefriending the neighbors. So whenRusty’s Retirement, an idle farming sim, reared its head as part ofSteam Next fest, I was a little worried.
Feb. 6, 2024
Netflix’s new live-action adaptation of a beloved horror manga gets chilling first look
Parasyte: The Grey is coming later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released a first look at its new manga adaptation Parasyte: The Grey. The series, based on a beloved Japanese science fiction series from Hitoshi Iwaaki, uproots the setting and story to Korea. Per the streamer, it follows a world where parasitic life forms live off their human hosts, growing their power and disrupting society.
Feb. 6, 2024
Nightingale, the fantasy survival game from former Mass Effect devs, will now release two days early
Nightingale hits early access on February 20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been looking forward to open-world survival game Nightingale, then there’s good news - the early access release date has been moved up by two days. Nightingale was previously set to launch on February 22 across both Steam and theEpic GamesStore, but will now launch two days earlier on February 20 via early access.
Feb. 6, 2024
Nintendo Switch overtakes the DS to become Japan's best-selling console ever
The system has sold a total of 33.34 million units in the region When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo Switch is still flying off store shelves in Japan, so much so that it’s just become the best-selling gaming system of all time in the region. Nintendo hasn’t as of yet announced or even hinted that it’s working on any new hardware, though there have been plenty of rumors surrounding the subject, the latest being that in a survey asking over 3,000 developers what platform they’re currently developing for,8% said they’re working on projects for a Nintendo Switch successor.
Feb. 6, 2024
OBSBOT Tail Air Review: "Cutting-edge technology seldom comes cheap"
The OBSBOT Tail Air will elevate your live streams to a new level with low latency, remote streaming, and impressive 4K multicam A.I. tracking. It’s a powerhouse that checks all the boxes - if you can afford it. Fantastic picture quality Remote live streaming capabilities Set up for use in a variety of scenarios Very pricey Can be complicated to set up Micro SD Card slot is fiddly Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 6, 2024
One Day review: "Netflix romantic drama wears its sincerity on its sleeve"
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall anchor One Day with easy chemistry, making it easy to root for the central couple in Netflix’s romantic drama. The series wears its sincerity on its sleeve and, mostly, pulls it off. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. How does friendship shape a life?
Feb. 6, 2024
One Stranger Things star thinks the show would be "much better" if the main cast could be killed off: "We’re all too safe"
Gaten Matarazzo thinks more of the cast should be killed off in Stranger Things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star Gaten Matarazzo – who plays Dustin on the long-running Netflix series – believes the show should kill off more characters. “It might sound messed up but we should kill more people,” Matarazzo said at MEGACON Orlando (viaCBR).
Feb. 6, 2024
Paramount Plus joins Netflix and Disney Plus as the latest streamer to remove multiple original shows
The Burning Girls, One Night, The Killing Kind, and more have been removed from the platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paramount Plus is following in the footsteps of Netflix andDisneyPlus by removing multiple original series from its platform. These series are all UK or Australian productions, but have been removed from Paramount Plus in all territories. The company’s international focus has shifted to “Hollywood franchises, films and series, which have mass global appeal,” Paramount bosses told staff in an internal memo last week, according toDeadline.
Feb. 6, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is my first JRPG and I'm fast-forwarding through all the RPG bits to get to the combat
Opinion | Talking is nice and all, but when can we head back to Tartarus? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My eyes glaze over as I hit the X button on my controller. I’ve been lovingPersona 3 Reloadso far, having already enjoyed what little I played of its stylish Persona 5-infused reimagining inmy previewlast year, but boy do these teenagers love totalk.
Feb. 6, 2024
Prolific Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner who turned Shadowheart into a 10,000-pound bear to set a 20-minute category record says the RPG's community spent months figuring the strategy out
It takes a village to turn god’s favorite princess into a bear for glory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3speedrunner who turned Shadowheart, into a 10,000-pound bear to set a new category record says the strategy took months of preparation. To get you up to date, speedrunner Mae managed to beatBaldur’s Gate 3 in just 20 minutesthanks to a strategy that relies on turning Shadowheart into a big ol' bear to one-shot Act 2 baddie Ketheric Thorm before continuing with the rest of the game.
Feb. 6, 2024
Silent Hill and Resident Evil-inspired horror game resurfaces after a deal gone wrong nearly killed it: "I thought I might never finish this game"
Retro horror fans, I bring good news: Heartworm is back in business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was to my great dismay, then, when in October solo developer Vincent Adinolfi shared a rather dourupdateon Steam, revealing that the game’s original publisher had backed out entirely due to its struggling finances. At the time, Adinolfi pledged to “do whatever I have to to release this game” and launched a Kickstarter.
Feb. 6, 2024
I've waited 8 years and now they're finally putting my hometown in American Truck Simulator
American Truck Simulator is the only game I’ve ever wanted to see my dinky rural hometown in, and it’s finally happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recentblog postintroducing the dev team working on Missouri, a developer named Filip writes, “I’m looking forward to creating Cape Girardeau, an unmistakable city on the Mississippi River. I hope to translate the genius loci of the riverside town both in the more industrial areas as well as in the urban part of the city.
Feb. 6, 2024
Spider-Man 2 fans need to check out Best Buy's deal of the day
Grab Spider-Man: Miles Morales for just $19.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Best Buy is currently running a 24 hour flash sale, but the biggest discount for Spider-Man 2 fans is the good old deal of the day. We rarely see too many PS5 deals included in this section of the site but you’ll find Marvel Spider-Man: Miles Morales available for just$19.
Feb. 6, 2024
Star Trucker is such a realistic trucking sim that I somehow managed to jackknife my rig in space in its Steam Next Fest demo
I feel like I should’ve gotten my CDL before playing going space trucking When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second I saw the trailer forStar Trucker, I was in love. A space trucking game with faux Peterbilts that have thrusters where their wheels should be running through space lanes dotted by US-style highway signs? Sometimes you find a game that feels like it was pulled out of your own subconscious and marketed directly to you, specifically.
Feb. 6, 2024
Steam got a dwarf tag just in time for the screen-destroying, ore-collecting mining roguelike that I'm struggling to put down this Steam Next Fest
Bore Blasters is exactly what it wants to be: loud, shiny fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some key ideas from Vampire Survivors have been shotgunned into the dwarf-powered mine-‘em-upBore Blasters, which I’ve found incredibly hard to put down from the moment I tried it in this week’sSteam Next Fest. You pilot a little helicopter-like ship deeper and deeper into the ground of various biomes, clearing a path with frankly excessive weaponry ranging from a machine gun to bombs to Vampire Survivors staples like orbiting axes.
Feb. 6, 2024
Stellar Blade director says it's a "great honor" for the action RPG to be called "Korean Nier" because he's a big fan of Yoko Taro
The developer says the two games are “pretty different” though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade says it’s a “great honor” for the game to be called “Korean Nier,” a common sentiment in viewer discussions of the game, because he’s a big fan of Yoko Taro, the Nier man himself. In an interview with GamesRadar+, game director Hyung-Tae Kim (via translator) shed more light on Stellar Blade’s influences and inspirations, specifically the Nier series.
Feb. 6, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League review: "Lacks focus and refinement"
A wildly entertaining creative concept makes Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League a captivating prospect, but repetitive mission design, a messy confluence of combat systems, and the drive towards a cooperative live service structure ultimately undermine the game’s strongest qualities. Great concept Fun story Looks beautiful Lackluster combat Unwieldy traversal Slow progression Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 6, 2024
The "first big patch" for Enshrouded brings sweet relief for one of the survival game's grindiest grinds, and nerfs Water Aura because "it was just too good"
Enshrouded’s weirdly time-consuming tin bar grind has finally been nerfed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshroudedhas released what the developers are calling its “first big update,” and along with a plethora of bug fixes, it brings a much-needed reduction to one of the game’s grindiest grinds and nerfs an overpowered healing ability. It’s worth clarifying at the top that Enshrouded’s first major update doesn’t actually add any new content, but it does address a laundry list of issues players have reported since the game launched in Early Access last month.
Feb. 6, 2024
The best Palworld mods and how to set them up
Palworld mods right now are largely focused on quality of life improvements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Installing some Palworld mods might really improve your survival and creature-catching experience. The best and most popular of these mods largely focus on quality-of-life improvements forPalworld, reducing minor frustrations and making things a bit more convenient for Pal Tamers. If you’re interested in modding your way to become a top-tier trainter, I’ve explained how to set up mods in Palworld below and have left some suggestions for the best mods around at time of writing.
Feb. 6, 2024
The first big breakout of Steam Next Fest is a Souls-y dungeon crawler that's coming for Dark and Darker's crown
Dungeonborne’s demo is going down a storm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsSteam Next Festgets into full swing, players are flocking toValve’s platform in droves to try out Dungeonborne, a dark fantasy dungeon crawler that looks set to offer a Dark and Darker-style experience, minus the legal woes. Developed by Mithril Interactive, Dungeonborne is a first-person PvPvE adventure that sees you delve into the depths of a perilous medieval castle in search of riches.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Iron Claw director responds to Zac Efron’s "disappointing" Oscars snub
“It’s not why you do it, but it is disappointing when you have such a great performance [like Zac’s]” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of all the movies ignored by the Academy this year, there’s certainly a case to be made that wrestling biopicThe Iron Claw, starring Zac Efron, is the most high-profile snub. “It’s not why you do it, but it is disappointing when you have such a great performance [like Zac’s],” Durkin told GamesRadar+.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Last of Us Part 2's early concept development was nearly derailed by Uncharted 4: "During the entire production, that's all I could think about"
The sequel was put on hold for a fair while When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just asThe Last of Us 2was crystalizing in the conceptual phase, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End threatened to derail the entire thing. Last week, February 2,Naughty Dogreleased Grounded 2: Making The Last of Us Part 2, which you can see in full just below.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Mandalorian movie looks set to start filming sooner than expected
The Mandalorian & Grogu could begin filming very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian & Grogu movie looks set to start filming in the next few months, meaning we’re one step closer to the return of Din Djarin and Baby Yoda. The update comes viaProductionList.com, which indicates that cameras will roll on June 17. Of course, we should still take this with a grain of salt as this isn’t an official announcement fromLucasfilm, and the timeline could shift over the next few months.
Feb. 6, 2024
Unearthed Star Wars concept art shows detail that could have made Anakin's fall to the dark side even more sinister
Fans are debating whether this Anakin detail should be canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unearthed Star Wars concept art reveals a seriously cool Anakin Skywalker detail that never made it to canon – and it could’ve made his fall to the dark side all the more sinister. The concept art is forRevenge of the Sith, and shows Anakin donning an imposing cape much like the one he sports as Darth Vader.
Feb. 6, 2024
This cozy Steam Next Fest sim looks like Animal Crossing, plays like Overcooked, and finally lets me live one of my biggest dreams: serving coffee to capybaras
Should I be giving caffeine to giant rodents? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for a much more chilled-out version of Overcooked, with just a hint of Animal Crossing, I have theSteam Next Festdemo for you. Capybaristais the brilliantly named upcoming sim from developer YarnCat Games that lets you do exactly what you’d expect with a title like that.
Feb. 6, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog designer teaming up with One Piece anime studio for new movie starring JK Simmons
Hypergalactic is a new English-language movie from Toei Animation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toei Animation, the anime giant behind the One Piece and The First Slam Dunk, has teamed up with Sonic the Hedgehog game designer Naoto Oshima for a new, English-language movie that the studio is calling its biggest CGI project to date. The movie, titled Hypergalactic, will be set in the near future and follow an adventurous teenage girl (voiced by Eighth Grade’s Elsie Fisher) and her little brother as they team up with Ohkan (Adam Devine), the forgotten protector of Earth, in an attempt to reunite with their missing parents.
Feb. 6, 2024
The Palworld community's new boss-killing strategy defeats end-game Pals in an instant by dropping them off massive flights of stairs
Gravity is the true final boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldplayers are eliminating bosses in the blink of an eye by luring them up huge sets of stairs, only to cleverly dismantle the structures underneath their foes. Some of Palworld’s bosses might be pretty fearsome foes, but they’ve apparently got nothing on the simple force of gravity. The player below has seemingly kickstarted a brand new trend among players, where they build a gigantic set up stairs stretching up into the sky, and then lure a boss up those stairs, only to parachute back down, remove the bottom layer, and leave the entire structure tumbling back to earth.
Feb. 5, 2024
Dune 2 has got an ideal early review from Christopher Nolan as he compares it to The Empire Strikes Back
The sequel gets high praise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2has got a glowing early reaction from Christopher Nolan. TheOppenheimerdirector joined Denis Villeneuve to discuss the upcoming sequel and compared it to Star Wars Episode V, The Empire Strikes Back. “For me, I don’t think it says too much to say that ifDune: Part Onewas Star Wars, this to me is very much The Empire Strikes Back, which is my favorite of the Star Wars films,” Nolan shares in a clip taken by theRaiders of the Lost Podcast.
Feb. 5, 2024
A new Evil Dead spin-off movie is in the works
Sébastien Vaniček is set to direct the next Evil Dead flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get your chainsaws ready! A new Evil Dead spin-off movie is in the works – and we’re ready for another bloody good time. After the success of Lee Cronin’sEvil Dead Rise, which grossed $147 million against its $15-19 million budget, a new Evil Dead movie is set to be produced under Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert’s Ghost House Pictures banner.
Feb. 5, 2024
A sweet Star Wars reunion has fans very emotional: "I love them"
Fans are loving this adorable reunion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The galaxy saw a very sweet Star Wars reunion at MegaCon – and fans are obsessed with it. Hayden Christensen and Ewan McGregor made appearances together at the convention, which has resulted in plenty of fun photos. Of course, Christensen and McGregor starred together as Anakin Skywalker andObi-Wan Kenobiin the Star Wars prequels and Obi-Wan spin-off show.
Feb. 5, 2024
After 24 years, a new Yu-Gi-Oh retro collection is bringing back a classic Game Boy Color card battler never before released in English
Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection is coming to Switch and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Konamihas a big treat in store for fans of card battles and retro gaming in the form of the Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection, which will include several games that have never previously been released outside of Japan. The Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection was announced for Switch and Steam at a Japanese anniversary event earlier this week, and Konami has now confirmed that the collection will be released worldwide.
Feb. 5, 2024
All Honkai Star Rail codes and how to redeem them
All active Honkai Star Rail codes for Stellar Jade, Credits, Traveler’s Guides, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Honkai Star Rail codes are a commodity that is always in high demand, as by redeeming them you can skip some of the general grind for resources while also avoiding spending any actual money. Thankfully these promos are not particularly rare right now, with almost a dozen of them active, which means you can add a healthy number of useful items to your inventory before pushing on with your journey as a Trailblazer and heading out to explore the world.
Feb. 5, 2024
All Palworld bosses in order, with locations and weaknesses
Where to find every tower boss in Palworld and how to beat them easily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Palworld bosses have a specific order in which to beat them, the locations of their towers spread across the map and each one having you go up against and extremely strong Pal. You probably found Rayne’s tower already, her being the easiest and the one that the game’s tutorial pushes you towards, but what boss comes next after her, and how prepared should you be to tackle it?
Feb. 5, 2024
Amazon’s new series adaptation of a hit film lands a great Rotten Tomatoes score
Mr. and Mrs. Smith tops Prime Video’s streaming charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Donald Glover’s new series Mr. and Mrs. Smith is now out on Amazon Prime Video, and the reviews are very positive. Glover plays John, and is an executive producer and co-creator on the show, opposite Maya Erskine’s Jane. The pair are also joined by a stellar line-up of cameos, but we won’t spoil the fun here.
Feb. 5, 2024
Artist documents their Elden Ring journey in stunning 600-page sketchbook inspired by Arthur Morgan's journal from Red Dead Redemption 2
This ambitious fan project lets you relive the action-RPG through a series of stunning artworks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringplayer has documented their journey through the game in a sketchbook spanning hundreds of pages, and it’s certainly a feast for the eyes. The Lands Between is a vast place filled with all manner of wonderous and nightmarish sights, so much so that when it came to launching the official Elden Ring artbook, there was enough content to filltwo separate 400-page volumes.
Feb. 5, 2024
Avowed director says "We're working on" the RPG's combat after a lukewarm reception during the Xbox Direct
Obsidian’s upcoming RPG’s combat is only going to get better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Obsidian’s next RPG, Avowed, has revealed that the team is still working on the game’s combat and that things have changed since we last saw the game during the Xbox Developer Direct showcase last month. Carrie Patel, the director of Avowed, has appeared on the Dropped Frames podcast to offer insight into the upcoming game’s development, more specifically, how the team is responding to community feedback, such as the game’s combat that is still evolving ahead of its release.
Feb. 5, 2024
Battle royale fan sentenced to 18 months in jail for dodging military service after Supreme Court rejects claim he's 'anti-violence' because of his PUBG playtime
Anti-violent sentiments don’t line up with violent games, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A South Korean man has been jailed for 18 months after the country’s Supreme Court dismissed his attempt to dodge mandatory military service on ethical grounds because of his affinity for PUBG. That defence isn’t unheard of, and certain religious groups are often exempted from service.
Feb. 5, 2024
Chronically unlucky Baldur's Gate 3 streamer tries to stop, but accidentally murders Lae'zel in front of the RPG character's own voice actress with some truly awful timing
The dice are never truly in your favor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3streamer has suffered the ultimate act of misfortune, accidentally murdering Lae’zel just as the character’s voice and mocap actor tuned into the stream. Streamer Luality - who’s shown offthe skill to solo some of Baldur’s Gate 3’s hardest bosses in one turnbut has alsosuffered its worst luck thanks to a 1-in-160,000 dice roll- has recently fired up a new playthrough as Origin Astarion.
Feb. 5, 2024
Chucky creator knows where he wants to take the franchise next… to outer space?
Forget clowns, it’s Killer Dolls from Outer Space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After many sequels and spin-offs, it’s hard to imagine where the Chucky franchise could go next, but Child’s Play creator Don Mancini certainly has an idea as he teases potential plans to launch the killer doll into outer space. In an interview withScreenRant, when asked about comments he previously made about a potential Chucky in Space venture, Mancini responded, “Everyone’s asking me that question!
Feb. 5, 2024
Daisy Ridley's favorite films of all time are certified bangers
The Star Wars actor’s favorite movies aren’t very “cinephile-y” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley’s four favorite films are iconic children’s movies, actually. “I feel like my four choices are incredibly like, not cinephile-y, but there we go,” Ridley told Letterboxd. “Honestly, I think they might all be kids' films. First and foremost Matilda, which I’ve spoken about at length.
Feb. 5, 2024
Diablo 4 DLC: Everything we know about Vessel of Hatred
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much anticipation, the Diablo 4 DLC is now almost upon us, which means players can soon get stuck into the Vessel of Hatred expansion and start exploring the significant changes that are being introduced. There’s a fresh location to discover, a brand new character Class arriving in the series for the first time, and an updated storyline to progress, along with some important gameplay reworkings for allDiablo 4players.
Feb. 5, 2024
Pedro Pascal, Sylvester Stallone, and more pay tribute to Carl Weathers
Carl Weathers has died at the age of 76 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the tragic death of Carl Weathers, tributes to the late legend have been pouring in from his co-stars. The actor is said to have “died peacefully in his sleep,” as shared by his family. Weathers was 76, and over the course of his impressive career, starred in the likes of the Rocky franchise, Predator, and recentlyThe Mandalorian.
Feb. 5, 2024
Enshrouded dev wants to fix the survival RPG's controversial server-wide quest progression
Keen Games says it’s working on options for player-based progression, including one to personally complete every quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded developer Keen Games GmbH is aware of the frustration caused by server-wide progression and says it’s working on features for a player-based system. Enshrouded recently launched in Early Access, and so far, it’s had a warm reception from fans.
Feb. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth State of Play countdown – how and when to watch the livestream
Here’s how to watch Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s big State of Play livestream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With less than 24 hours to go, the countdown to Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s special State of Play livestream is on. Last week’s State of Play brought plenty of goodies though we’ve been made to wait for more details onFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Feb. 5, 2024
Halo season 2 review: "Unceremoniously dumps some of its more controversial aspects"
It’s all change for Halo. The second season of the Paramount Plus series unceremoniously dumps some of its more controversial aspects for a renewed focus on the war between the Covenant and the UNSC – with a new-and-improved Master Chief at its center. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Feb. 5, 2024
How to watch Crunchyroll from anywhere: cheapest subscription prices, plans, streaming devices
Get Crunchyroll’s world of anime to your TV, laptop, smartphone or streaming device for the best price possible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Generally speaking, all of Crunchyroll’s titles are available the world over. But sometimes you’ll find one unavailable in a specific country because another platform has the rights there. And in some countries (e.g. Russia, China, Japan), Crunchyroll isn’t available at all.
Feb. 5, 2024
I lucked out on my first RPG demo of Steam Next Fest, a clever "simultaneous turn-based" tactics game with incredible art and 4 different campaigns
Arco’s brief demo makes a big impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arco, a weirdly stressful yet enthralling blend of action and strategy, is one of the early standouts of theSteam Next Fest. Made by just a handful of developers, Arco puts you in the shoes of an explorer deep in the jungle, challenging you to make it all the way to a temple and uncover the treasure within.
Feb. 5, 2024
I'm a DM and I couldn't live without these D&D expansions - thankfully they're 54% off right now
Three books at half price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It goes without saying that there are alotof books in the D&D library. Take one look at the product list on something like D&D Beyond and you’ll see that the shelves are practically breaking under all of those adventures and supplements. However, I’ll always argue that three are more important than any others.
Feb. 5, 2024
Kojima says Mads Mikkelsen will not return for Death Stranding 2 "because we care about the character of Cliff"
Sorry Cliff fans, his story ends in the first game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2’s directorHideo Kojimahas let Mads Mikkelsen fans down gently, revealing that the actor’s character will not return for the sequel. On February 3, almost a week after thePlayStation State of Play, Kojima took to Twitter to share some potentially disappointing news for Death Stranding fans: “We have received many enthusiastic messages from you saying, ‘I want to see Cliff in DS2 too!
Feb. 5, 2024
Love it or loathe it, Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League deserves to be judged for what it is – not what it isn't
Opinion | It’s no regular Batman Arkham game, so why critique it like one? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not even a massive fan of live service games. Hell, you won’t catch me paying for a battle pass even once. But as a third-person shooter enjoyer who also loves the Arkhamverse, and as someone who bought the game on release day afterpreviewing itback in December and liking what I saw even back then, I’m amazed by how divisive Kill the Justice League has become.
Feb. 5, 2024
Mads Mikkelsen gives a promising update on possible Hannibal revival
It’s time to sharpen your meat carvers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news horror fans, it looks like the Hannibal series could get a revival after all, according to star Mads Mikkelsen. In an interview withBusiness Insider, theCasino Royalevillain was asked if he and Hannibal creator Bryan Fuller had any thoughts on reviving the beloved show. Mikkelsen replied: “It’s no secret that all of us who were part of the cast and Bryan, we all want to go back.
Feb. 5, 2024
Moon Knight and Ms. Marvel TV writer comes to creator-owned comics with sci-fi anthology
Featuring a cover by Tula Lotay When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sabir Pirzada, best known as one of the writers ofMarvel Studios’Moon Knightstreaming series and for co-writing the current adventures ofMs. Marvel Kamala Khanfor Marvel Comics, is making his debut in creator-owned comics with Dandelion, a one-shot anthology of sci-fi stories all written by Pirzada with each story drawn by a different artist.
Feb. 5, 2024
Nearly 20 years later, Persona 3 Reload is still calling out players for creating a "harem"
After Persona 5, this is probably needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload calls out “harem” players - in other words, those who opt for all-female companions. The original Persona 3 featured some unique dialog when the player deliberately formed a party featuring exclusively women, aside from the male protagonist. Their female allies would essentially call out the player character for deliberately trying to form a “harem” - a group of women with which one man has a relationship with at the same time.
Feb. 5, 2024
Netflix’s most-watched series of last year starts filming season 2
The Night Agent season 2 has entered production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s surprise hit The Night Agent has started filming its second season. Created by Shawn Ryan (S.W.A.T) and based on the novel of the same name by Matthew Quirk, The Night Agent stars Gabriel Basso as FBI Agent Peter Sutherland, who finds himself tangled up in a vast conspiracy involving the US government, a Russian mole, and a terrorized ex-CEO named Rose Larkin (Luciane Buchanan).
Feb. 5, 2024
New Halo showrunner and actor explain why season 2 feels like a "different" show: "I think this is the Halo that I wanted to see"
Showrunner David Wiener, producer Kiki Wolfkill, and actor Joseph Morgan talk to GamesRadar+ about Halo’s next chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo’s first season may have got fans talkingfor all the wrong reasons, but the Paramount Plus show’s second season is focusing on a new chapter that aims to silence the critics. New showrunner David Wiener says that while the first season “gave us an incredible menu of possibilities”, he wanted to change things up forHalo season 2by keeping things more “subjective” in terms of the narrative’s presentation.
Feb. 5, 2024
Opening weekend of new Henry Cavill spy movie Argylle barely makes a dent in its reported $200 million budget
Argylle had a disappointing box office opening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite a star-studded cast, new espionage action-comedyArgyllefromKingsmanandKick-Asshelmer Matthew Vaughn opened to a disappointing weekend at the box office. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Argylle had a reported budget of between $200 and $250 million (Vaughn has denied this, but hasn’t revealed the actual figure). So, although Argylle is still number one at the box office, its current takings have barely made a dent in that hefty budget.
Feb. 5, 2024
Palworld genius builds two bases right next to a boss fight to defeat a level 45 monster in seconds
Jormuntide’s got nothing two gangs of Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A geniusPalworldplayer turned the action-RPG into a tower defense game by constructing two bases next to each other, and wear down one of the game’s strongest bosses. Emperor of the Sea, Jormuntide, is a tough foe to take out in Palworld, but not if you’ve got an entire army at your back.
Feb. 5, 2024
The first look at canceled Game of Thrones spin-off emerges five years after filming
A surprise glimpse at the Naomi Watts-led Game of Thrones spin-off we’ll never get to see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hair and makeup designer Flora Moody posted a selection of shotson Instagramfrom her time working with Watts on her character’s look during filming. “This is a chance to play with shape, proportion in the wig. To see how the makeup reads on film.
Feb. 5, 2024
True Detective fan theory suggests a major character could be season 4's killer
A Reddit user thinks they’ve figured Night Country’s mystery out… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains minor spoilers for True Detective season 4 With just two episodes of True Detective Night Country to go, those who have been tuning into the crime drama’s fourth season are itching to find out who’s behind the deaths of Annie K and the Tsalal research scientists.
Feb. 5, 2024
Phil Spencer says we'll see "the future of Xbox" next week following rumors of a multiplatform future for Microsoft
“We’re listening and we hear you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid rumors thatMicrosoftplans to bring multiple major first-party titles to other platforms, Xbox bossPhil Spencersays we’ll learn more about “the future of Xbox” as part of a business update next week. “We’re listening and we hear you,” Spencer says onTwitter. “We’ve been planning a business update event for next week, where we look forward to sharing more details with you about our vision for the future of Xbox.
Feb. 5, 2024
Pocketpair has a new co-op Metroidvania roguelike that rips off Dead Cells way harder than Palworld ever copied Pokemon, and its Steam Next Fest demo is awesome
Never Grave is Dead Cells wearing the skin of Hollow Knight but with co-op and farming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ve got to give the folks at Palworld developer Pocketpair one thing: they know good games when they see them.Palworldis a quirky mix of Ark: Survival Evolved and Pokemon training, and now the studio’s cooking upNever Grave: The Witch and The Curse, a Metroidvania roguelike so shamelessly based on Dead Cells that it can only come across as the sincerest form of flattery.
Feb. 5, 2024
Robert Downey Jr recalls meeting Christopher Nolan over Batman Begins' Scarecrow – and realizing he wouldn't be getting the part
We think he’s probably over it now… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. has recalled sitting down with Christopher Nolan to discuss the role of Scarecrow inBatman Begins– and how he realized pretty quickly that he was never going to be cast as the DC villain… During a recent American Cinematheque event, in which Downey Jr. delightedOppenheimerfans by doing a surprise Q&A before a screening of the film in Los Angeles, the actor revealed he was once in talks to star in the first outing in Nolan’s acclaimed The Dark Knight Trilogy.
Feb. 5, 2024
Sekiro, Bayonetta, and especially Nier Automata all inspired stylish PS5 action RPG Stellar Blade
Manga series Battle Angel Alita and Blade Runner also played a part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of upcomingPS5game Stellar Blade has revealed what games influenced him during development - and we’re not surprised in the slightest. In an interview withIGN Japan(as highlighted by @Genki_JPN) Stellar Blade’s director Kim Hyung Tae says he was inspired by the likes of Nier: Automata, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, and Bayonetta when developing the gorgeous action RPG.
Feb. 5, 2024
Silent Hill fans love The Short Message's "beautiful" new monster
It certainly is “aesthetically pleasing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill fans are full of praise for the big bad stalking the player in The Short Message. Konamidropped Silent Hill: The Short Message straight after thePlayStation State of Playshowcase last week, meaning long-time fans of the horror series immediately had something new to feast on after years in the wilderness.
Feb. 5, 2024
Spider-Man 2, Prince of Persia, and Final Fantasy included in Amazon's latest 50% off PS5 deals
Buy one get one 50% off returns, with plenty of heavy hitters included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every now and then Amazon unleashes a massive sale on all things games, movies, and books. These are usually bundle offers, packing major discounts on additional purchases when you buy one or more, but they’re particularly handy for stocking up on good old fashioned PS5 deals.
Feb. 5, 2024
Square Enix says more and more games either crash and burn or find big success "as players throng to a handful of major titles"
From Forspoken to Foamstars, Square Enix is still taking risks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a whole lot of highs and lows across its recent publishing catalog,Square Enixis acknowledging to investors that games make up a risky business without much of a middle ground between colossal hits and tremendous failures. That stance is, admittedly, a pretty obvious one given how often we hear about the riskiness of AAA development, but we’ve spent the past several years watching Square Enix slowly catch on to some things that seem pretty obvious from an outside perspective.
Feb. 5, 2024
Starfield, Indiana Jones, and more Xbox exclusives reportedly lined up for PS5 launches
There’s also comments on Hi-Fi Rush’s exclusivity changing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield, Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, and possibly more Xbox-exclusive games are reportedly coming to PlayStation platforms. Over the past weekend, multiple reports emerged aboutMicrosoftchanging up its strategy surrounding first-party game launches, at least internally.The Verge, for example, reports that Microsoft is weighing up bringingIndiana Jones and the Great Circleto PS5 consoles just months after the action game hitsXbox Series X/S platforms later this year.
Feb. 5, 2024
Suicide Squad wants me to Kill the Justice League - but there's another group that deserves it far more
Opinion | I don’t think I’ve felt less triumphant than when executing these heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League certainly lives up to its title. With one exception, it’s up to you and your band of ragtag misfits to butcher the whole band of legendary heroes in a series of bullet-riddled boss fights… and to be honest, I can’t stand it.
Feb. 5, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom streamer spends six hours trying to beat the game without using key items, only to be beaten by a closed door
“With the current knowledge, it’s impossible to beat Tears of the Kingdom with no key items” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has learned the hard way that it’s not possible to beat the game without using key items. Since Tears of the Kingdom’s launch, players have tackled the game in all sorts of ways, with somespeeding to the end in record timeand others using Link’s newfound abilities tocreate all kinds of weird and wonderful contraptionswith which to explore Hyrule.
Feb. 5, 2024
Tekken 8 players need to know about these controllers
Nail those combos with the best Tekken 8 controllers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve entered the latest King of Iron Fist Tournament you might be wondering what the best controllers for Tekken 8 are. Fighting games bring about a unique challenge for modern controllers, especially seeing as a lot of them are designed more with first-person games in mind.
Feb. 5, 2024
Thanos could return to the MCU, according to Josh Brolin
“They’re gonna bring him back” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to Marvel star Josh Brolin, the MCU’s biggest villain Thanos could be making a return. In an interview withComicBook, the star teased Thanos’ comeback. “You know, I hear kind of like through the grapevine, that they’re gonna bring him back,” Brolin says. “And there’s the What If…? series and that’s a different kind of Thanos and all that.
Feb. 5, 2024
The Apple Vision Pro could replace every gaming monitor and TV in your home, and it's horrifying
Like the ghost of a gaming display When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Calling the Apple Vision Pro more than a VR headset is the understatement of the century, but I just realized it could kill off every gaming monitor and TV in your home. At least, it will if the $3,500 pair of goggles ever evolves into a mainstream platform, and it’s thanks to a frankly eerie feature that users are showing off better than the company’s actual advertising.
Feb. 5, 2024
The best bit of my new favorite city builder is the massive, hulking LEGO towers it lets me build
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles lets you build sprawling towers on precarious cliff faces When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Ursee, the maritime setting upon whichBulwark: Falconeer Chronicleshas you create your burgeoning cities, is an unsettling place. Towering cliffs and rolling thunderstorms create a threatening atmosphere, and as your first few buildings cling limpet-like to the rock face, there’s a sense of grit, danger, and a life hard-won.
Feb. 5, 2024
5 years later, Apex Legends is finally overhauling its systems enough to convince me to pick it back up again
Opinion | There’s maybe never been a better time to give Apex Legends another shot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it first launched, Apex Legends absolutely enthralled me. A surprise release from Respawn, the Titanfall folks, that’s a well-polished battle royale? Yes, please! But after a couple of seasons, there were other games a-callin', and Apex Legends quickly became just another live service game I kept up with through press releases only.
Feb. 5, 2024
The Iron Claw review: "Zac Efron's moment to shine"
Sensitive rather than sensationalist, this is an engrossing grapple with a wrestling dynasty that was blessed with pecs appeal yet dogged by bad luck. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Triumph and tragedy form an inseparable tag team in writer/director Sean Durkin’s (Martha Marcy May Marlene) emotional chronicle of the Von Erich clan, a close-knit family of sibling wrestlers whose rise to prominence in 1980s Texas was accompanied by a remorseless, almost Shakespearean succession of setbacks.
Feb. 5, 2024
Yellowstone’s next series could star Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer
More Yellowstone actors could also potentially return for the spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yellowstone is moseying on down for another spin-off show, this time potentially featuring multiple actors from the original series. But they might not come alone, as a new report indicates stars Matthew McConaughey and Michelle Pfeiffer are in talks regarding the Paramount series.
Feb. 5, 2024
Persona 3 Reload's amazing UI might have the best menus in the history of JRPG menus, and shows the value of keeping devs around long-term
It all boils down to how Atlus approaches and treats its UI staffers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload’s menu goes hard, and one game developer thinks he’s figured out why. Atlus just put out Persona 3 Reload, the long-awaited remake, last week on February 2, and UI elements like the game’s pause menu are going down a storm.
Feb. 5, 2024
Vision actor Paul Bettany reveals that one of the MCU's most heartbreaking moments was improvised
One of the MCU’s biggest tear-jerkers was improvised When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Bettany has revealed that one of the MCU’s most heartbreaking scenes was improvised by him and Elizabeth Olsen. Bettany plays Vision in the MCU, while Olsen plays Scarlet Witch. Their tragic love story has played out across the movies and their own show,WandaVision, and it was packed full of tear-jerking moments (who can forget “what is grief, if not love persevering?
Feb. 5, 2024
The Last of Us 2's director says he was "uncomfortable" writing its romantic elements, but his co-writer pushed for them
“I think I’ve just got Ellie’s girlfriend pregnant” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us co-creator Neil Druckmann admits he was “more uncomfortable” writing the romantic elements of the sequel. Thankfully, co-writer Halley Gross was there to advocate for them in a big way and bring them to life. As part of a two-hour documentary about the making ofThe Last of Us 2, Druckmann speaks about bringing in another writer to shake things up as the story was becoming “epic and ambitious” and he was “stuck” on a few parts.
Feb. 4, 2024
Elden Ring, Bloodborne, and Dark Souls' seminal composer is now making music for the last game anyone expected
The longtime Fromsoftware composer takes a surprising pivot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Composer Yuka Kitamura has shaped the soundscapes behindFromsoftware’s most seminal work - from Dark Souls to Bloodborne toElden Ring- and she’s now working on the last game anyone might expect. For some background, Kitamuradeparted the heavyweight development studio following 12 yearsof incredible work to “continue to express myself in game music through various genres.
Feb. 4, 2024
I'm playing Red Dead Redemption 2 for the first time and it's complicated my feelings about fast travel in open-world games
Opinion | As a self-proclaimed story-stomper, neglecting fast travel is a first for me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t unlock fast travel inRed Dead Redemption 2until halfway through chapter three. It was an accident – I’d managed to amass a healthy stash of money, and after maxing out the rest of the gang’s lodgings, stashes, and other necessary accoutrements, I finally bit the shotgun slug and invested in Arthur’s.
Feb. 4, 2024
Like a Dragon director explains why Yakuza games release much faster than GTA or Assassin's Creed: "I don't think many companies are doing this"
RGG Studio releases quality crime dramas faster than you can say Infinite Wealth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an era where blockbusters can take more than half a decade to ship, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio pumps out crime-ridden games in the Like A Dragon/Yakuza/Judgement series at an unbelievably fast rate. What’s its secret? Iterative game design, apparently.
Feb. 4, 2024
The best Palworld bug yet gave one lucky player a gigantic Vixy the size of their entire base
Legally distinct dynamaxing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bugs aren’t all bad. Once you set aside the ones that bite you or totally break games, there’s a world of weird sights to enjoy, such as aPalworldbug that’s gifted/plagued some lucky players with a Pal the size of an entire base. Originally posted to the game’s main subreddit, user kaityl3 shared that their Lucky Vixy seemed to grow in size “every time I returned to base.
Feb. 4, 2024
The Last of Us Part 2 director wanted Laura Bailey to bulk up for her Abby role: "I was training like crazy, and then I got pregnant"
“There’s something interesting in Abby feeling a lot like Joel” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us Part 2’sLaura Bailey, the actor behind revenge-stricken fighter Abby, was originally going to bulk up for her physically demanding role before expecting a child. DeveloperNaughty Dogrecently released a documentary peeking behind the scenes of the divisive action-horror sequel, where we get some insight into Abby’s development as a character and how the team shaped who she would eventually become.
Feb. 4, 2024
Steam Next Fest countdown – here's when Valve's next demo extravaganza kicks off
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteam Next Festcountdown is well and truly on, as the start time for the demo extravaganza is less than 24 hours away. Steam Next Fest is typically a week-long celebration of upcoming PC games headed toValve’s storefront. I personally show up for oodles of free demos, but you’ve also got dozens of livestreams going on and the chance to chat with developers about their games.
Feb. 3, 2024
The Last of Us Part 2 studio admits "we have a reputation for crunching" and pledges that "it's something we're not going to do anymore"
Naughty Dog doesn’t fully address the issue, but it does promise to do better in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Doghas an infamous reputation for historically subjecting its employees to crunch culture - long periods of overtime that sometimes have debilitating effects on staff - but the studio recently pledged to end such practices. The Uncharted studio released a documentary about the making of its games just last night (February 2), specifically the dour post-apocalyptic sequelThe Last Of Us Part 2.
Feb. 3, 2024
Avatar The Last Airbender's elemental weaving shot this spectacular indie Metroidvania past 30,000 Steam wishlists
Emberbane’s elemental action-platforming looks lush When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emberbane is an upcoming indie that blends a Metroidvania structure with elemental hand weaving that’s reminiscent ofAvatar The Last Airbender’ssuper cool magic system. Take one look at Emberbane’s trailer below and you’ll see what I mean. Our main hero flings fireballs to melt ice blocks, sends gusts of wind downward for a double-jump boost, and zaps foes with electric threads.
Feb. 3, 2024
How the war began – the making of Call of Duty
Interview | The story of Call of Duty begins with one of its fiercest rivals – here, Retro Gamer goes deep into the history of an FPS dynasty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Spielberg started Medal Of Honor," says artist Brad Allen. “He sent us a video one time, commending certain things that he was liking in the game as we were progressing.
Feb. 3, 2024
Nintendo reviving a nearly 20-year-old Nintendo DS game for the Switch is wild
Opinion | I cannot believe Another Code: Recollection exists at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since I started playing Another Code: Recollection for the Nintendo Switch, a single thought has pervaded every corner of my brain. Any clever puzzle I solve, I think it. Every bit of dialogue, I think it. I especially think it every single time I have to somewhat jankily move from one place to another.
Feb. 3, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says the game's name "just came to me," after the original "was not pleasant to say"
Sprouting names out of nowhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’screator has revealed the original name for his smash success farming sim, which changed because it was apparently “not pleasant to say.” Stardew Valley’s title is pretty simple, named after the titular community that houses our various farms, spouses, and unknowing arch-rivals. “It just came to me,” says Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone when asked about the name’s inspiration on the community’s Discord.
Feb. 3, 2024
Steam's surprise JRPG hit of the year almost has more players than Persona 3 Reload and Infinite Wealth combined
Granblue Fantasy is soaring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Japanese roleplaying games are firmly in the spotlight with the recent releases of both Persona 3 Reload and Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth. But the genre’s biggest game on Steam right now is, somewhat surprisingly, neither of them. Granblue Fantasy: Relinkhas been quietly outperforming its heavyweight competition since it came out on February 1, passing a peak of 85,000 players logged in at the same time, according to estimates fromSteam Database.
Feb. 2, 2024
'Dwarf' is now a tag on Steam following silly yet "very serious" demands from Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic devs
It’s a big win for the little guys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvehas finally given in to demands to have “Dwarf” added as a tag on Steam. Recently, developers behind Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic launched a rather amusing yet at the same time “very serious” campaign to give games starring dwarves their very own tag on Steam.
Feb. 2, 2024
2023 was the year of the RPG – now 2024 looks like the year of JRPGs
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. February is massive for JRPGs After the double-whammy ofPalworldand Enshrouded, February’s kicked off with a one-two punch of JRPGs. Persona 3 Reload and Granblue Fantasy: Relink dropped back-to-back, and both have reviewed encouragingly well. Persona 3 Reload is a modernized version of the 2009 classic, just with some of its rougher edges sanded down and, in many places, a few bits of Persona 5 Royal grafted on for quality-of-life’s sake.
Feb. 2, 2024
5 movies and TV shows to watch after Netflix’s newest crime drama Griselda
From a classic ’80s crime movie to a series about another infamous queen pin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s newest cartel crime dramaGriseldahas proven to be a big hit, currently sitting on the streamer’s number 1 spot with a staggering 20.6 million views and 113.8 million viewing hours in just one week, and scoringan impressive Rotten Tomatoes score on debut.
Feb. 2, 2024
7 years later, Persona 3 Reload seems to squash a fan theory that connected the JRPG to successor Persona 5
The ‘Boy With A Yellow Shirt’ is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload remakes the classic game with spruced-up graphics and welcome quality-of-life features, but developer Atlus has seemingly squashed one long-running fan theory in the process. Persona fans have long theorized that an unnamed child in Persona 3 Portable is actually party member Ryuji Sakamoto in Persona 5, later growing up to join the loveable Phantom Thieves.
Feb. 2, 2024
A group of cinemagoers had the ultimate Holdovers immersive experience when they got locked inside a theater
Minus the history homework When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cinemagoers watchingThe Holdoversin Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, found themselves having a more immersive viewing experience than planned when they were locked inside a theater earlier this week. A group of movie theater patrons were trapped inside the cinema in Brazil’s capital city after employees forgot they were in there and locked up for the night.
Feb. 2, 2024
After 5 years, beloved factory base builder Satisfactory is finally leaving Early Access in 2024
Satisfactory is finally on the verge of going 1.0 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After five years in Early Access (and eight years in development), the beloved factory building game Satisfactory is finally set to go 1.0 this year. We don’t get much detail on what the 1.0 update will look like, but it seems to be a sizable release: “The main thing it will contain is new, yet-to-be-seen content, fixes to some of the long-lasting issues we’ve had in the game, and a way to complete the game, along with a narrative.
Feb. 2, 2024
Amazing D&D map maker is like the Sims for Dungeon Masters
Opinion | Dungeon Alchemist keeps blowing my mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dungeon Alchemist feels like cheating when it comes to D&D. With this map-making software, all you need to do is… well, drag and click. That’s it. There’s no trawling the internet for designs thatsort offit the bill. You don’t need to fork out for plastic D&D kits, or cobble together a DIY solution.
Feb. 2, 2024
Apex Legends patches out movement exploits, developer tells malding cheaters to "kick rocks"
Respawn removes some unfair advantages, irking cheaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apex Legendsis patching out movement exploits that gave some players an unfair competitive edge, leaving a designer with only two words for still malding cheaters: “Kicks rocks.” “Heads up, legends. We’ve been rolling out some changes to [Apex Legends] to better protect the game’s competitive integrity,” reads an announcementposton social media.
Feb. 2, 2024
Argylle post-credits explained: how many are there? Do they set up a sequel?
Everything you need to know about the Argylle post-credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering if there’s anArgyllepost-credits scene? Then you’ve come to the right place. While Argylle isn’t a superhero movie – the type of film you’d typically find with an after-credits stinger – it’s still worth remaining in your seat once the movie has come to an end.
Feb. 2, 2024
As a BioShock fan, Judas' promise of influencing the story and characters sound amazing – but what will that look like at launch?
Opinion | I always loved BioShock’s characters, be they antagonists or allies, and I can’t wait to see what Judas does When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first encounter with a Little Sister in BioShock has always stayed with me. As the young girl cowers away from you, you’re pulled in two directions: do you take advice from Atlas, your guide through Rapture, who tells you to take their Adam in the name of survival, or do you listen to Doctor Tenenbaum who beseeches you to free them?
Feb. 2, 2024
Astro A50 X review: "console hoppers are living the dream"
The Astro A50 X so nearly got a perfect score, but some sacrifices in practicality have shaved half a star from its glowing report. In the right setup, though, this is all you need for high-end audio with unique first of its kind features. Fantastic compatibility HDMI switcher features Robust, detailed sound quality Powerful microphone Super comfortable design Bluetooth limited to base station Requires an all-in-one setup Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 2, 2024
Beetlejuice 2 release date, cast, trailer, and more news
Before you accidentally summon anything, here are all the details on Beetlejuice Beetlejuice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 36 years of waiting for a sequel to Tim Burton’s beloved 1988 horror-comedy, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is finally in theaters. The follow-up reunites Winona Ryder, Catherine O’Hara, and Michael Keaton as Lydia, Delia, and the Ghost with the Most, respectively – and welcomes a crop of new faces to the franchise, too.
Feb. 2, 2024
Death Stranding 2 fans think that a 30-year-old movie is the inspiration for its guitar-gun wielding villain
Fans think it’s Brandon Lee’s The Crow, not The Joker, that’s inspiring the returning villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2fans believe the resurrected Higgs is styled after Brandon Lee’s The Crow movie. Now that everyone’s had a moment to process the trailer’s wacky goings-on, it seems a more apt comparison is that of Brandon Lee’s titular character in The Crow.
Feb. 2, 2024
Enshrouded players are literally going deep on the survival game's building systems, with underground homes to rival the halls of Moria
Don’t tell the elves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Digging Hobbit hole houses into the side of mountains in games like Minecraft is a survival genre tradition as old as time, and now, Enshrouded players are outdoing the competition with underground headquarters that rival the bowels of Moria. For those lost in aPalworld-shaped pit these last few weeks, Enshrouded is the other survival indie hit that’s been doingmassive numberssince its early access debut this month.
Feb. 2, 2024
Get ready for greatness: SpongeBob's best scene ever is being recreated at the Super Bowl
The winner takes all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Something truly epic is about to go down at the Super Bowl. The greatest musical performance in history is going to be repeated. That’s right, ‘Sweet Victory’ from SpongeBob SquarePants is coming back. As revealed by CBS Sports, a recreation of the legendary moment will begin Nickelodeon’s broadcast of the sports event.
Feb. 2, 2024
How to kill Green Lantern in Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League
The Green Lantern is on the map in the Suicide Squad from the start, but how do you beat him? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Green Lantern in Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League is introduced very early on, and actually remains on the map in a green construct fortress in the Northwest corner - but can you kill him?
Feb. 2, 2024
I nearly gave up on this mountaineering adventure game, but then I finally learned how to read its world
Indie Spotlight | A Highland Song is its own kind of ‘map game’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lost, cold, with a dwindling health bar, and running extremely late, I’m beginning to wonder what I’m missing. My journey through the Scottish Highlands feels like a failed attempt, and I’m considering whether I should simply start over, or indeed if I’m about to chalk A Highland Song up as a game that’s simply not for me.
Feb. 2, 2024
I wish Palworld, Pokemon with Guns, didn’t have any guns
Opinion | Palworld missed a trick by not including more pacifist options When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might seem odd to hear my cries for fewer guns in a game that’s been all but monikered ‘Pokemon with guns’, but to me, everything aboutPalworldis screaming for a pacificist mode. That’s not just because I’m a known Pokemon lover either, it’s the fact that its focus on brutality feels so at odds with everything else that Palworld has going for it.
Feb. 2, 2024
Indie dev accused of plagiarism reminds players that "it's okay if you steal ideas from yourself"
Players say RPG Knights Run “completely stole” elements from another game, but both are made by the same person When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Accusations of plagiarism are fairly common when it comes to games. In the last few weeks alone, we’ve seen players say new survival sensationPalworldis a ripoff of Pokemon, andNintendo is in the midst of sending its lawyers after an entirely different Pokemon clone.
Feb. 2, 2024
Jeffrey Wright addresses rumors he will reprise his The Last of Us character in the HBO TV show
Exclusive: The Westworld star responds to speculation he could return as Isaac Dixon in the hit series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The question fans are asking then is could Wright reprise his role on-screen in the hit HBO series? January was certainly a busy month regarding casting announcements for the upcoming second season of the beloved show with the likes ofKaitlyn Dever(Abby),Isabela Merced(Dina), andYoung Mazino(Jesse) confirmed to be joining central duoBella Ramsey(Ellie) and Pedro Pascal (Joel).
Feb. 2, 2024
Jeffrey Wright reveals why his late mother was the first person he thanked after receiving his first-ever Oscar nomination
Exclusive: The star discusses how his new film American Fiction pays tribute to his late mom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When actor Jeffrey Wright found out that he had been nominated for a Best Actor Oscar, there was only one person he immediately wanted to thank – his late mother. As he revealed in anemotional interviewwithExtra, upon receiving the news the first thing he did was turn to a picture of her.
Feb. 2, 2024
Jim Carrey confirmed to return in Sonic 3 alongside new teaser that's giving serious Sonic Adventure 2 vibes
The threequel is out this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jim Carrey is set to return as Dr. Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 – despite the whole dying inSonic the Hedgehog 2thing. PerVariety,Carrey will reprise the role of Sonic and co.’s main foe in the threequel amid rumors of his retirement from acting. Fans knew Carrey was back before the announcement, asa new teaserposted by the official Sonic Twitter account includes not onlythat Sonic Adventure 2-inspired logo, but a brief evil laugh that belongs to none other than Carrey’s Robotnik.
Feb. 2, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the fastest-selling Yakuza game ever, and free in-game items are on the way in celebration
That’s one million copies sold in a week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the fastest-selling Yakuza game to date, with one million copies sold in a week, and Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio is celebrating with in-game rewards. Earlier today, February 2, a press release from RGG Studio touted Infinite Wealth as having sold one million copies in exactly one week, making it the fastest-selling Yakuza and Like a Dragon game ever.
Feb. 2, 2024
Louder than ever, Steam records suggest Elden Ring DLC is entering the final stretch as FromSoftware moves onto QA and debugging
QA and debug measures may point to an impending reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A batch of new backend updates spotted on theSteam databasehasElden Ringplayers riled up about the Shadow of the Erdtree DLC, and more so than withprevious updates like this,I think they’re actually onto something. There is legitimate evidence to suggestFromSoftwareis entering the final stretch of a significant Elden Ring update, understandably believed to be the long-awaited DLC.
Feb. 2, 2024
Masters of the Air episode 3 review: "A singular, formidable piece of television"
A suave, old-school cool start with visceral, violent aerial battles, Masters of the Air’s debut episodes showcase high-budget, cinematic, prestige television. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Spoilers for Masters of the Air episode 3 follow. The Masters of the Air’s third episode may not eclipse its big brother, but it is a similar statement of intent – with a rousing mission as daring as any that Easy Company pulled off.
Feb. 2, 2024
Neil Druckmann on The Last of Us 3: "It does feel like there's probably one more chapter to this story"
The idea for the new game “is its own thing, yet has this through-line” for the whole trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It appears that The Last of Us 3 still isn’t in production, but director Neil Druckmann says he’s got a concept for the third game that could tie a whole trilogy together. Druckmann took on the topic of this theoretical third game as part of therecently released documentaryon the making ofThe Last of Us 2.
Feb. 2, 2024
Netflix has quietly dropped a new movie from an Oscar-winner - and it's got a great Rotten Tomatoes score
Orion and the Dark was adapted by Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind writer Charlie Kaufman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new animated fantasy comedy has just hit Netflix – and it’s written by (arguably) one of the greatest screenwriters of our time. Orion and the Dark, based on the children’s book of the same name by author Emma Yarlett, is the latest animated comedy to hit the streamer.
Feb. 2, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender series is hoping to appeal to Game of Thrones fans, says showrunner
“It couldn’t just be for kids” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbender’s showrunner says they purposefully set out to please fans of the original Nickelodeon series when making the Netflix adaptation… and, well, people who love Game of Thrones, too. Ahead of the new outing’s release later this month, Albert Kim described the live-action show as “a remix, not a cover”, and that the team knew going in that it “couldn’t just be for kids.
Feb. 2, 2024
True Detective creator isn't a fan of season 4 – calls certain decisions "so stupid"
Nic Pizzolatto does not approve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like the original True Detective creator isn’t the biggest fan of Night Country, due to the writing and the inclusion of season 1 Easter eggs. Despite the internet being well and truly hooked on True Detective’s latest installment, series creator Nic Pizzolatto feels otherwise and wants to make it clear he hasn’t had anything to do with season 4.
Feb. 2, 2024
New RTS from Warcraft and StarCraft veterans smashes through nearly every stretch goal in $2m Kickstarter campaign, even though it was already fully funded
Stormgate’s devs must be happy with this result When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new real-time strategy game from former Starcraft 2 and Warcraft 3 developers has blitzed past its Kickstarter target, amassing funds of over $2 million. This means Stormgate backers have unlocked new elements like profile portraits, “advanced hero customization,” expanded personalities for bots, new three-play weekly mutators to mix up gameplay, and many more stretch goals for new features on Kickstarter.
Feb. 2, 2024
Nicolas Cage is a serial killer in the terrifying trailer for occult horror Longlegs
The horror thriller is out this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of scary teasers and cryptic clues, Longlegs finally has a full synopsis – and a trailer to go along with it. Maika Monroe (It Follows) plays Lee Harker, a talented new FBI agent assigned to an unsolved serial killer case. As the investigation becomes more complicated and occult evidence is uncovered, Lee realizes a personal link to the ruthless killer and must act quickly to prevent another family murder.
Feb. 2, 2024
Palworld dev CEO jokes server fees could bankrupt the studio after it spends $478,000 to "never let the service go down no matter what"
It costs a pretty penny to support so many players at once When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldis a very, very expensive game to maintain on the server side, according to Pocketpair CEO Takuro Mizobe, who joked recently that the monthly expense to keep the servers running could bankrupt the company. In a tweet, Mizobe shared an image of what appears to be the rapidly rising cost of Palworld server maintenance, adding viaGoogleTranslate: “Wait, maybe they’ll go bankrupt due to server fees?
Feb. 2, 2024
Palworld's Lifmunk Effigies promise to improve successful capture chances, but some players are seeing the exact opposite results
Anecdotal evidence or legit bug? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldplayers think that one in-game tool designed to make catching creatures easier might be having the opposite effect entirely. Catching Pals in Palworldis normally pretty simple: throw a Pal Sphere and cross your fingers for success. Leveling up your character, using better spheres, and lowering the target’s HP are some surefire ways to increase your odds.
Feb. 2, 2024
Patrick Stewart throwing Hey Arnold into a mountain while Peppa Pig and Master Chief watch on: This Paramount Plus ad is the most unhinged thing you'll see all year
Knuckles and Drew Barrymore also star in the Super Bowl ad to end all Super Bowl ads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: Endgame, eat your heart out. The best pop culture crossover of the 21st Century is finally here – and it features Sir Patrick Stewart, Master Chief, Knuckles, and Peppa Pig (for some reason). Yes, this is the Paramount Plus Super Bowl ad that you may have seen doing the rounds on social media.
Feb. 2, 2024
Persona 3 Reload is the series' biggest Steam launch ever, but there's still no critical consensus on which version of the JRPG is best
Reload just hit 42,112 concurrent players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload is the series' biggest-ever Steam launch, but questions remains over which version is actually the ‘definitive’ version of the Atlus RPG. The Atlus remake only just launched earlier today, February 2, but it looks like a certified hit on Steam already. Boasting a huge 42,112 peak concurrent players over the last 24 hours according toSteamDB, Persona 3 Reload is by far the Persona series' biggest-ever launch on Steam.
Feb. 2, 2024
Persona 3's legacy makes it the most important game in the series - and maybe even modern JRPG history
Persona 3 doesn’t deserve its middle-child status When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its nearly three-decade history, the Persona series has marked itself out as one of the most important JRPG franchises in a genre already filled with iconic names. But while more recent games might take the spotlight, it’s arguably Persona 3 that has the most crucial legacy - which is why the upcoming remake Persona 3 Reload is a game any RPG fan should have on their radar.
Feb. 2, 2024
PS3 emulator devs have a massive update on netplay, touting online support for co-op Metal Gear, classic fighting games, and more
Online PS3 gaming is making a massive comeback thanks to RPCS3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Options for online play on RPCS3 have quietly been building up over the past few years, and the devs behind the popular PS3 emulator have just shared a massive update detailing a whole lot of recent compatibility gains in some of thebest PS3 games.
Feb. 2, 2024
Quentin Tarantino's final film takes shape as Brad Pitt joins the cast
Who he’ll be playing is currently unconfirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Quentin Tarantino’s final film – titled The Movie Critic – is beginning to take shape, with Brad Pitt joining the cast. Deadlinereported the news, though notes it’s “unclear” if Pitt will be playing the titular movie critic. Previously, there was speculation that the film would be about critic Pauline Kael, thoughTarantino debunked those rumors last year.
Feb. 2, 2024
Republic of Pirates is a pirate-themed city-builder inspired by Anno and Age of Empires that's due this year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are surprisingly few pirate-themed city-builders. The legendary Tropico 2: Pirate’s Cove and Port Royale: Gold, Power and Pirates launched over 20 years ago, and there really hasn’t been anything that’s hit the same heights since. If you’re after an all-conquering, seven-seas-settlement sim, then you’ve come to the right place. Republic of Pirates is all of the above – a deep and sophisticated pirate-themed city-builder that’s directly inspired by Anno and Age of Empires.
Feb. 2, 2024
Rocky and The Mandalorian star Carl Weathers dies
The pop culture icon was 76 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Carl Weathers has passed away at age 76. Weathers earned a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts from San Diego State University while playing college football. Before becoming an actor, Weathers was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders in the NFL and the B.C. Lions of the Canadian Football League.
Feb. 2, 2024
Schitt's Creek star Catherine O'Hara joins The Last of Us season 2 cast
Moira Rose vs The Rat King? Now that’s something we’d like to see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Catherine O’Hara is trading her funny bone for post-apocalyptic drama as the actor has joinedThe Last of Us season 2. PerVariety, O’Hara has been cast in an undisclosed role. Rumors of O’Hara’s involvement started to swirl after she appeared on Watch What Happens Live alongsideArgylleco-star Bryan Cranston earlier in January, where a fan asked her if she would appear in the series.
Feb. 2, 2024
Sims 4 competitor Life by You delayed again, this time by three months
The team is taking extra time to work on gameplay and visual improvements before releasing the game in Early Access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ambitious life simulatorLife by Youhas been delayed once again, this time by three months. The game, which is shaping up to be a serious competitor for The Sims 4, was scheduled to be released next month on March 5, but in a statement hot off the press, Paradox Tectonic has confirmed that we’ll have to wait a little longer to embark on our new virtual lives.
Feb. 2, 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 adds Marvel and Ted Lasso stars to cast
Krysten Ritter, Cristo Fernández, and The Lonely Island’s Jorma Taccone have all joined the cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 has added a whole slew of new actors to its cast – including Marvel’s Krysten Ritter and Ted Lasso’s Cristo Fernández. Paramount released a new teaser for the threequel alongside the announcement that (despite those retirement rumors)Jim Carrey would indeed return as Dr.
Feb. 2, 2024
Squid Game season 2 release date, cast, story, and everything you need to know
Here’s everything you need to know about Netflix’s Squid Game season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game season 2 is almost upon us, as we prepare to head back once again to the sadistic arena. Lee Jung-jae returns again in the new season as Gi-hun, now on a mission to do everything in his power to stop the games.
Feb. 2, 2024
Star Wars: Ahsoka adapts the fan favorite Jedi to comics
Marvel Comics is adapting Ahsoka’s Disney Plus streaming series to comic books When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fan favorite JediAhsokais getting her own solo comic book series adapting herDisneyPlus streaming series. Starting this summer, writer Rodney Barnes and artists Steven Cummings and Georges Jeanty will bring Ahsoka’s solo adventures toMarvel Comics, turning her eight episode quest to take on Grand Admiral Thrawn into an eight issue comic limited series.
Feb. 2, 2024
Steam survey suggests more players are upgrading to 16GB RAM
PCs are munching more memory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New PC games are more ravenous for RAM than ever, andValve’s latest Steam hardware survey hints that more players are making the jump to 16GB systems. Traditionally, 8GB tends to be what developers will recommend as a minimum within system requirements for games, but if recent releases like Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League tell us anything, it’s that your gaming PC will soon need more memory just to even reach the menu screen of blockbuster outings.
Feb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum is a no holds barred prequel comic to Rocksteady's new game
Interview | John Layman and Jesús Hervás discuss their prequel to Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rocksteady’sSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis one of the year’s most talked about games so far. It sees a new line-up of DC’s anarchicTask Force Xassembled byAmanda Wallerto take on a real mission impossible: assassinate the corrupted Justice League!
Feb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League lead teases an Easter Egg only 10 people know about, only for someone to find it in 3 days
It’s a fair journey to find the Easter Egg When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an Easter Egg inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguethat around 10 people know of, and “if you’re looking for it, you won’t find it.” That’s according to the Rocksteady senior producer just below, tweeting earlier this week when Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League first entered its early access period.
Feb. 2, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's 'Return to Mission Area' punishment is a genius nod to the squad's comic book origins
An explosive bit of fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas a very fitting punishment for players who stray outside of the mission zones. Games always have different ways of turning players back towards the ‘play area,’ whether it’s Skyrim’s invisible walls, or The Witcher 3’s cautionary warnings. Suicide Squad takes the element to the next level though, quite literally killing the player if they stray outside the mission parameters for too long.
Feb. 2, 2024
Suits spin-off show gets significant update, including the surprisingly soon filming start date
Meet Ted Black When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Suits spin-off has gone fromearly whispersto a fully-fledged project in no time. Thanks to a new report fromVariety, we now have a significant update on ‘Suits: LA’ – including when filming is set to start. As per the trade, the L.A-set spin-off now has a pilot order and filming is scheduled to begin next month.
Feb. 2, 2024
The 32 greatest 2000s movies you've forgotten about
At the dawn of smartphones and social media, these were the movies of the decade that came and went When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the deliriousness of the new millennium wore off, audiences entered the 2000s challenged by, well, everything. So much happened, it’s easy to forget about certain movies. But which are actually the greatest underrated, mostly forgotten movies of the 2000s?
Feb. 2, 2024
The best female superheroes
Who are the best female superheroes in comic book history? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official - there’s a new Supergirl taking flight inJames Gunn’s burgeoning DC Studios movie universe, as House of the Dragon actor Millie Alcock has been cast as the character for her in-development solo movie. Supergirl is one of the most iconic, influential superheroes of all time, and one of the many female superheroes who defined the growing place of women in comics.
Feb. 2, 2024
The biggest Stardew Valley community warns users that it is "not affiliated" with "exclusive" Discord charging for membership
“We would never charge you to participate in our communities” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most popularStardew Valleyonline communities has warned fans about a new Discord server that’s “not affiliated” with it and is charging for membership. The moderators ofr/StardewValleyshared a post this week that clears up any confusion over a Discord server that appeared to be linked to the subreddit.
Feb. 2, 2024
The Last of Us 2 was originally a Bloodborne-inspired open-world game because Naughty Dog wanted it to be "as different as humanly possible from the first game"
The Last of Us 2 was originally “purely melee focused” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new documentary titledGrounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II, co-game director Anthony Newman explained Naughty Dog’s original design philosophy for the sequel that persisted through the early stages of development. “For the first four or five months, the game was kind of an open world inspired by Bloodborne.
Feb. 2, 2024
The Shrouded Man Saga concludes with Canto: A Place Like Home
Booher and Zucker’s Canto saga comes to an end in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Shrouded Man Saga is coming to an end this June.Dark Horsehas announced the publication of Canto: A Place Like Home, a new six-issue limited series that will put a cap on David M Booher and Drew Zucker’s beloved fantasy saga. “Five years of telling Canto’s story culminates here,” said Booher in a statement.
Feb. 2, 2024
The Sims 4 and House Flipper set me up perfectly for my new favorite indie game trend: designing tiny cozy rooms
It’s so satisfying! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elsewhere on my wishlist, we’ve gotMake Room. Similar to the game above, this indie will have players crafting cozy rooms in a miniature diorama. The main thing about this one is that you appear to be pretty limited on space, so you’ll have to be smart when squeezing all the home comforts into the room.
Feb. 2, 2024
The Steam Next Fest demo for this physics-based farming sim gave me the unhinged Stardew Valley experience I was hoping for
All farming sims should have clumsy characters and quad bikes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for aStardew Valley-style farming sim with a chaotic twist, you should try out Southfield thisSteam Next Fest. InSouthfield, players will be put to work on a quaint farm by a mysterious grandpa (sound familiar?) who teaches them all they need to know about harvesting crops, building, chatting with the locals, and more.
Feb. 2, 2024
The Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League roadmap and post-launch content
The roadmap for the Suicide Squad games features Joker, new seasons and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League roadmap and post-launch content promises to give the game a life beyond its campaign, with the Squad launching into Elseworlds and fighting Brainiac’s forces for the foreseeable future. But what are the specifics of what’s planned, and when can players hope to see future updates?
Feb. 2, 2024
The year's scariest movie has already arrived, but it's not what you're expecting
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shining a light on the under-the-radar theatrical releases that you need to know about, with a new article every Friday Opening on husband and wife Rudolf (Christian Friedel) and Hedwig (Sandra Hüller), we are given a picture of an ordinary couple’s mundane domestic life. Flowers grow in their garden, Rudolf is focusing on getting a promotion at work, Hedwig talks of summer parties with friends, and their children play happily with new toys.
Feb. 2, 2024
This action platformer puts a JRPG spin on one of the most underrated roguelikes
Aeruta is out later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new game is putting a fresh twist on Moonlighter, one of the most underrated roguelikes ever made. AsAutomaton Mediafirst highlighted, Aeruta is a very intriguing-looking game set to launch later this year in Spring. This side-scrolling game combines dungeon exploration with managing a bakery - you’ll need to produce baked goods for patrons, before delving deep underground.
Feb. 2, 2024
This upcoming survival indie has something for horror sickos that Enshrouded and Palworld don't: a terrifying horned stalker from urban legends
Heat or Die asks you to “survive a night in the forest against extreme cold and a hungry Wendigo” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new survival crafting game with a twist that instantly has my attention: it’s also a straight-up horror game where you’re tasked with surviving the elementsandthe relentless stalking of a Wendigo. Heat or Die, as it’s aptly called, was just announced from Brazil-based solo developer Dylan Maffeis of Mounpeak Games.
Feb. 2, 2024
New Doctor Who release date cast, trailer, and everything else you need to know
Prepare for the Doctor’s return with our guide to Ncuti Gatwa’s debut season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new season of Doctor Who, which is officially being called season 1, is now just around the corner, and it is already receivingrave reviews. And not justfrom us, as the show has earned arare perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Feb. 1, 2024
20 years on from his James Bond audition, Henry Cavill discovers the Casino Royale director preferred him over Daniel Craig
“I know that the director preferred your audition” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost 20 years on from losing out on the role of James Bond, Henry Cavill has discovered that theCasino Royaledirector supposedly “preferred” him over Daniel Craig to start off with. “I’d go off and meet with Daniel and he said, ‘There’s this young guy called Henry Cavill who I think they’re seeing as well’… We hadn’t done Stardust yet, and that’s how you came onto my radar.
Feb. 1, 2024
Avengers Inc. #5 brings the Marvel Universe a little closer to the MCU as it teases a new Avengers team
Hank Pym and Nadia Van Dyne are edging closer to their MCU counterparts, and is this the start of a new West Coast Avengers? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. January 31’s Avengers Inc #5 brings the series to a close, tying up the title’s loose ends and setting up what may be the next chapter in the story of Janet Van Dyne and her allies.
Feb. 1, 2024
BioShock creator's new game will give players more choice than ever before: "How the story unfolds is up to you"
Ken Levine wants players to steer Judas' story in a unique direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of BioShock has promised that his next game will give players more choice than in his past projects. Last night, during thePlayStation State of Play, we got a better look at Ghost Story Games' upcoming FPS Judas. The studio developing this project is being headed up by Ken Levine, who is mostly known for directing the BioShock series at Irrational Games.
Feb. 1, 2024
D&D developer says it's "not looking to sell" amid reported discussions with Baldur's Gate 3 studio shareholders
Hasbro has reportedly been in touch with Larian and Tencent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. D&D developer says it is “not looking to sell” amid reports of a planned sale toBaldur’s Gate 3studio shareholders. Reports from Chinese financial news outletPandailystated that current D&D owner Hasbro was looking to sell the rights to the tabletop game following a year of losses.
Feb. 1, 2024
Death Stranding 2 gets even more of Hideo Kojima's band back together as Metal Gear Solid 5 dev signs on as action director alongside other veterans
Yoji Shimomura joins Kojima Productions for another round When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2has quietly recruited an action veteran from the likes of Metal Gear Solid 5 and Devil May Cry 5 to helm its cutscenes. At yesterday’sPlayStation State of Play showcase, the big nine-minute trailer for Death Stranding 2 below dropped, showcasing a cyborg ninja fighting glam rocker Higgs with a laser guitar.
Feb. 1, 2024
Death Stranding 2's weird dummy is making Alan Wake 2 fans do a double-take
Oh damn, is that famed author Alan Wake himself? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach features one character that sure looks like a dead ringer for none other than Alan Wake himself. Yesterday at thePlayStation State of Playshowcase, Kojima Productions unveiled Death Stranding 2, now subtitled ‘On the Beach,’ complete with anew 9-minute trailershowing off the sequel’s story.
Feb. 1, 2024
Disney Plus follows Netflix in rolling out password sharing crackdown – and here's when it begins
Get ready for some awkward conversations with family and friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve known it was comingfor a while now, butDisneyPlus has seemingly finally revealed when it’s going to crack down on password sharing. In an email seen byCNN, Hulu – which is frequently bundled with Disney Plus andwill merge with the streamer in the US soon– will be “adding limitations on sharing your account outside of your household” from March 14.
Feb. 1, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2's new Wayfarer Vocation can pinch spells and weapons from other classes
This class sounds wild When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday duringSony’s latestPlayStation State of Play showcase, Dragon’s Dogma 2 rolled out another action-packed trailer, which you can see just below. Aside from the towering monsters we’re used to, the trailer also showed off the brand new Wayfarer Vocation for the very first time. After the showcase,Capcomtook to thePlayStation Blogto delve deeper into Wayfarer.
Feb. 1, 2024
Dune director Denis Villeneuve says Dune 3 will likely be the last movie he makes in the franchise
Well, he has always said he intends to make a trilogy… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune director Denis Villeneuve says Part 3 will likely be the last movie he makes in the franchise. Over the years, the Canadian filmmaker has made no secret of the fact that he plans to transform Frank Herbert’s iconic sci-fi novel and its 1969 sequel into a trilogy, despite the author penning four more Dune books in his lifetime.
Feb. 1, 2024
Erotic folk horror Somna is the sexy and scary comic you should be reading now
Interview | Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay reveal the secrets of their DSTLRY series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Let’s back up a little…Somnais one of the first wave of comics fromnew publisher DSTLRY. It tells the story of Ingrid, a woman living in the 1600s who is visited at night by a sinister figure. Is this simply a case of sleep paralysis, or something genuinely supernatural?
Feb. 1, 2024
ESPN Plus costs: prices, bundles, and other features explained
How to save on ESPN Plus prices, UFC PPV events, exclusive content, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sports-centric platform is known for hosting the likes of UFC Fight Nights and numbered pay-per-view events (at an additional cost on top) as well as coverage from the MLB, NHL, and boxing world just to name a few. Scroll down below to learn more about how to get the most out of ESPN Plus bundles and deals.
Feb. 1, 2024
Fan-favorite femme fatale the Baroness is back in Duke #3
The Baroness has a proposition in Duke #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. She’s back! The Baroness, one of the most popular GI Joe characters among fans of the long running military superhero franchise has made her debut as part of Skybound Entertainment’s newjoint GI Joe/Transformers Energon Universe publishing line. And now, we’ve got a bit of Baroness for those of you who can’t wait to get more of the fan-favorite femme fatale in a preview of interior pages for Duke #3, the first of four GI Joe limited series through which Skybound is reintroducing the characters and concept of the venerable action heroes.
Feb. 1, 2024
Five essential cyberpunk horror comics for fans of Image's w0rldtr33
As w0rldtr33 returns we examine five other comics that mix cyberpunk with horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Image’sw0rldtr33returned this week after a few months' break. We love this dark and weird series about a group of elite hackers who are attempting to save the world from a malicious entity that exists online. Written byJames Tynion IVand drawn byFernando Blanco, w0rldtr33 mixes cyberpunk tropes with gruesome body horror and the very real fear of online radicalisation.
Feb. 1, 2024
Genshin Impact dev's action-RPG Zenless Zone Zero is coming to PS5 later this year
It’s also coming to PC and mobile platforms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact’s developer is bringingZenless Zone Zeroto PS5 later this year. Just like Genshin Impact, Zenless Zone Zero is a real-time action-RPG, and it looks like we’ll be collecting a fair few characters, if the trailer that debuted last night is anything to go by. So far, we know ZZZ features at least 15 different characters.
Feb. 1, 2024
Genshin Impact Spirit Carp locations
Find every Spirit Carp location in Genshin Impact with this complete guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact Spirit Carps are a collectible found in the Chenyu region, northwest Liyue. Spirit Carps are used to upgrade the Rainjade Oblation, in return for valuable rewards. Unfortunately, Genshin Impact’s Spirit Carps aren’t easy to find, and with a total of 50 Spirit Carp locations scattered around Chenyu, you might want some assistance in tracking them all down.
Feb. 1, 2024
Henry Cavill-led Argylle sequel gets an update from director Matthew Vaughn
Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn tells us about his plans for the Argylle franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Vaughn’s new spy caperArgylleintroduces Henry Cavill as a superspy, the lead of a series of novels written by a reclusive novelist called Elly Conway. However, it seems like there might be plans for Cavill to take the lead role in a future film.
Feb. 1, 2024
Hideo Kojima seems to be working on 3 games right now: Death Stranding 2, OD, and the "action espionage game" with PlayStation
Kojima fans have a lot to look forward to When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now thatHideo Kojimahas announced yet another of his games is in development, he might just be working on three games simultaneously. Last year, Metal Gear Solid designer Hideo Kojima celebrated his 60th birthday and told fans thathe has no plans to retire - and wants to “create things” for the rest of his life.
Feb. 1, 2024
Hit apocalyptic thriller breaks Netflix's all-time top ten most watched movies
There’s still time for it to climb higher up the rankings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newly released figuresshow that the mind-bending Netflix original directed by Sam Esmail has claimed 8th place on the list after being released at the start of December last year. The streamer works out which 10 Netflix originals are the most popular by the amount of views they get in the first 91 days of being on the platform.
Feb. 1, 2024
How long is Silent Hill The Short Message?
Silent Hill The Short Message length and time to complete explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For once, judging how long Silent Hill The Short Message is provides a fairly consistent answer. This brief playable teaser is short but sweet, with little variance to sway it from its two hour run time. Depending on how you play you might vary a few minutes either way but, otherwise, expect to see credits roll inside a couple of hours.
Feb. 1, 2024
I couldn't be more excited for PDP's new Guitar Hero-like PS5 controller
I can’t believe I might start playing Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a big week for controller brand PDP. Not only did its Victrix Pro BFG Xbox Series X gamepad get a February release window, but the brand has also just revealed that it’ll be making the very first guitar controller for PS5 and Xbox Series X.
Feb. 1, 2024
Is Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League canon to Arkham?
Is the Suicide Squad game a sequel to Arkham Knight, City and Asylum? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League canon to Arkham? Rocksteady’s latest superhero game might seem pretty different from their older works in the Batman: Arkham series, but is it the same canon timeline and universe? And if so, how does that explain certain notable changes that seem to have occurred to certain characters along the way, like Poison Ivy and Deadshot?
Feb. 1, 2024
It took approximately 0 minutes for Metal Gear Solid fans to claim Hideo Kojima's new espionage game as a spiritual successor
Physint could be a game to surpass Metal Gear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minutes afterHideo Kojimaannounced his new “action espionage” project, the Metal Gear Solid community was ready to brand it a “spiritual successor” to their much-beloved series. The closing reveal from last night’s State of Play was that Kojima was working withSonyon “a next generation action espionage game.
Feb. 1, 2024
Jack Black wants Tropic Thunder co-star Tom Cruise to do another comedy with him
Exclusive: Jack Black talks to Total Film about Tom Cruise’s role as Les Grossman in Tropic Thunder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over multiple decades, Tom Cruise has shown us the money, felt the need for speed, and everything else in-between. One of his most beloved roles, Tropic Thunder’s wildly obnoxious movie executive Les Grossman, also proved he has comedic chops in spades.
Feb. 1, 2024
John Wick producer and Martial arts star Donnie Yen team up to remake classic action movie Kung-Fu
The Kung-Fu adaptation is on its way from Universal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor and renowned martial artist Donnie Yen will star in the upcoming remake of the classic ‘70s action flick Kung-Fu, with John Wick Producer also on board. According toDeadline, Yen, known for starring in theIp Manfranchise and as Wick’s antagonist inJohn Wick: Chapter 4, will take on the role of Kwai Chang Caine in the remake, which once belonged to David Carradine in the original martial arts ABC series.
Feb. 1, 2024
Julianne Moore's new historical drama looks like The Favorite meets The Great in steamy new trailer
Julianne Moore is the ultimate mom-ager in the official trailer for Mary & George When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The official trailer for Sky’s upcoming historical drama has arrived, introducing Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine as the most unconventional mother-son duo. The steamy trailer, which you can watch above, opens with Mary (Moore) deep in the realization that she and her children will soon face squalor if they do not find a new source of income.
Feb. 1, 2024
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn thinks Henry Cavill should play Superman in a Red Son movie
The Henry Cavill Superman saga continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kick-Assdirector Matthew Vaughn wants to see Henry Cavill back as Superman – just not in a way you might expect. Speaking onBroBible’s Post Credit Podcast– in an as yet unreleased episode – Vaughn shared his enthusiasm for a Red Son adaptation starring Cavill. Red Son is a graphic novel penned by Mark Millar, with art from Dave Johnson, Andrew Robinson, Walden Wong, and Killian Plunkett (Millar also wrote the source material on which Vaughn’sKingsmanmovies are based).
Feb. 1, 2024
Lord of the Rings and House of the Dragon stars re-team for new action comedy from Jurassic World director
Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Paddy Considine, and more will star in Deep Cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new star-studded action comedy is coming to Prime Video, reuniting Lord of the Rings andHouse of the Dragonco-stars. Deep Cover, which will follow three improv actors who are hired by the police to help stage low-level stings, is set to star Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean, Nick Mohammed, Ian McShane, Paddy Considine, and Sonoya Mizuno.
Feb. 1, 2024
Margot Robbie has classy response to Barbie Oscars 'snub': "There's no way to feel sad when you know you're this blessed"
There’s been an outpouring of anger over Barbie’s Oscars nominations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie has addressed theBarbieOscars ‘snub’ following anoutpouring of anger and support on Robbie and director Greta Gerwig’s behalf. Robbie was not nominated for Best Actress and Gerwig missed a Best Director nomination – but Robbie is nominated in her capacity as a producer, since the film received a Best Picture nod, and Gerwig is nominated as a co-writer with Noah Baumbach for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Feb. 1, 2024
Metro 4 resurfaces as devs confirm "development continues" separately from that new VR game
Despite everything, Metro 4 is still making progress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metro 4, the next mainline installment in the FPS survival horror series, is still in development, studio 4A Games has confirmed. No additional details were revealed about Metro 4 in the press release, but it’s encouraging to hear it’s still in the pipeline despite the developers' unprecedented challenges.
Feb. 1, 2024
Zoe Saldaña teases James Cameron's Avatar sequels: "He's blown our mind"
It sounds like James Cameron has something seriously epic in store for us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zoe Saldaña, who plays Neytiri in the movies, shared a tease about the upcoming sequels withCollider, and it has us very hyped. “It’s going to be amazing,” she revealed. “Avatar 3, it’s going to be amazing, and Avatar 4 and 5, it just gets crazy.
Feb. 1, 2024
My Palworld prayers have been answered: being severely encumbered no longer stops you from moving completely, even at 1000% carry capacity
Time to move my Palworld base When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenew Palworld patchis great news for folks looking to move their bases, or simply move at all when they’re seriously encumbered. I just started playing Palworld with some friends and one of the first things I noticed is how quick and easy it is to become encumbered - that is, slowed down by the weight of the resources you’re carrying.
Feb. 1, 2024
One Dune 2 fan went to a wild amount of effort to decode one second of footage from the trailer
It’s most likely a message taken from Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Dune fan has managed to decipher a scroll that appears for just a second inthe latest trailerforDune: Part Two– and we’re extremely impressed. A still of Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan holding a scroll, which appears at 0:23 in the trailer, was posted to r/Dune with the intention of finding someone who could decode the message.
Feb. 1, 2024
One Piece star Taz Skylar opens up about the challenges of signing up for a huge Netflix show
Exclusive: One Piece star Taz Skylar talks the pros and cons of starring in a massive hit series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece star Taz Skylar has opened up about the pros and cons of signing up for a hit Netflix show. “The only downside I could ever see to something as big as One Piece is forever just being that,” Skylar tellsTotal Film in our new issue, which featuresDune 2on the cover and is out this Thursday.
Feb. 1, 2024
One year after its reveal, James Gunn explains how plans for DCU Chapter One have changed
Superman: Legacy is about to enter production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One year after its announcement,James Gunnhas given an update onDCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The upcoming projects includeSuperman: Legacy,starring David Corenswet as the titular Man of Steel; Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow,starring House of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock; Batman movie The Brave and the Bold; Wonder Woman prequel series Paradise Lost; and Creature Commandos, a seven-episode animated series centered on Viola Davis’s Amanda Waller.
Feb. 1, 2024
Our first look at Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 shies away from what makes it a vampire RPG, and that has me concerned
Opinion | The Chinese Room has left me with more questions than answers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beating up a wooden mannequin is not my idea of a vampire fantasy. As a result, following the extendedVampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2gameplay reveal, I’m hopeful for things yet unseen and wary of what we know now. That’s a pretty difficult spot to be in, not only for myself as a diehard World of Darkness fan, but for developer The Chinese Room.
Feb. 1, 2024
Palworld has patched my favorite glitch, and I'm quietly devastated
T-Pose Glide, we hardly knew ye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thelatest Palworld patchhas fixed my favorite glitch, spelling the end of the short-lived yet iconic ‘T-Pose Glide’. I first became aware of the Glide via a post on the game’s subreddit. Something about the payoff, from semi-realistic slide animation into rigid, floating T-Pose, really tickled me. The image of the player hovering ominously above the world was only improved when they pulled out a handgun and went to work on the unfortunate Chikipis foolish enough to get in their way.
Feb. 1, 2024
Palworld isn't on PS5, but PlayStation is getting another mega-hit survival game thanks to V Rising
Sony’s taking a bite out of its missing survival backlog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld might be the survival game of the moment, but it’s not available on PS5. Thankfully, however, V Rising is on the way to help fillSony’s survival-shaped hole. Casting players as a newly-awakened vampire, V Rising tasked them with regaining their strength. To do that, you’d build an appropriately gothic base, and take on enemies thanks to a suit of vampiric powers shaped by developer Stunlock’s previous games.
Feb. 1, 2024
Palworld patch stops fire decimating your base and your saves corrupting once you catch 7,000 Pals
You’ll also no longer be able to steal enemy Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newPalworldpatch will helpfully slow down fire destroying your base, and will also stop the game crashing once you’ve recruited 7,000 Pals. The new Palworld patch is out now for both Steam andXbox Series X/S players, and as you can see from the lengthy tweet below, it’s quite the update.
Feb. 1, 2024
Percy Jackson fans pay tribute to late actor Lance Reddick's "powerhouse" performance as Zeus as season finale airs
“What an absolute powerhouse” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Percy Jackson and the Olympians viewers have paid tribute to Lance Reddick after the late actor made a posthumous appearance as Greek god Zeus in theDisneyPlus series' finale. “Lance Reddick is just amazing as Zeus. What an absolute powerhouse,“said one fan. “Damn dude Lance Reddick was a phenomenal Zeus. Lost a legend to soon,“wrote another.
Feb. 1, 2024
PlayStation Vita 2 rumors are spiralling, but it's not what you might think
More Steam Deck rival than Vita revival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been mourning the PlayStation Vita since it was discontinued in 2009, and while it’s not on ourbest gaming handheldlist, it’s still one of my favorite portables. Comparatively, thePlayStation Portalisn’t really the successor I was looking for, especially since its remote play nature tethers it to your home.
Feb. 1, 2024
Rise of the Ronin seemingly ditches Nioh's overwhelming action RPG loot system, and fans like the move
So far so good for Team Ninja’s new venture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise of the Ronin is seemingly ditching Nioh’s wild loot system, and it looks like many fans are loving the change. At yesterday’s PlayStation’s State of Play broadcast, Rise of the Ronin received top billing, with a gameplay presentation and a detailed breakdown of aspects like traversal.
Feb. 1, 2024
Rise of the Ronin's martial arts and ranged weapons are going a long way to realizing my Sekiro meets Bloodborne fantasy
Opinion | Rise of the Ronin looks like it could take choice-driven combat to a whole other level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Team Ninja gave us our first proper look at Rise of the Ronin during Wednesday’sPlayStation State of Playshowcase, and it looked good. Assuming you’re into the Soulslike action-roleplay that the developer executed so well across its Nioh games, this independent follow-up ticks a lot of those boxes – on paper, and now, it certainly seems, in practice.
Feb. 1, 2024
Sam Rockwell is the reason there's so much dancing in spy movie Argylle
Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn opens up about the inspiration behind some of Argylle’s unique action scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Vaughn has helmed his fair share of iconic action sequences, from the strobe light scene inKick-Assto the exploding fireworks heads inKingsman: The Secret Service. His latest film Argylle is no different, featuring some show-stopping action sequences that use – somewhat unusually – a whole lot of dancing.
Feb. 1, 2024
Silent Hill: The Short Message is dubbed the start of a "new wave" for the series, sweeping ill-fated live-stream project Ascension firmly under the rug
We’re about to get a lot more Silent Hill games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Konamihas revealed that Silent Hill: The Short Message is the start of a “new wave” of games for the series, forgetting all aboutSilent Hill Ascension. Yesterday, during thePlayStation State of Play, we finally got our first look at Silent Hill: The Short Message, which after years ofspeculationwas shadow-dropped during the presentation.
Feb. 1, 2024
Silent Hill: The Short Message review: "not perfect but it makes me think there might be a future to Silent Hill"
Silent Hill: The Short Message is an interesting, if not amazing rebirth for the series that proves it can be reanimated for a modern audience. Atmospheric and full of potential it bodes well for future instalments. Good atmosphere Interesting reinvention Creatively weird monster Blunt writing undermines the seriousness of its themes Maze sections can feel relentless Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Feb. 1, 2024
Squid Game season 2 and The Umbrella Academy season 4 get first look in Netflix's 2024 trailer
The streamer’s upcoming slate is looking pretty stacked When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We also get the first proper looks atBridgerton season 3,Cobra Kai season 6andThe Umbrella Academy season 4, all of which are returning later this year. The action-packed trailer was full of clips from upcoming movies like Rebel Moon Part 2 and Damsel, as well as shows like 3 Body Problem and Sweet Tooth season 3.
Feb. 1, 2024
Steve Rogers faces the demonic power of The Emissary in Captain America #6 preview
Get an early look at pages from Captain America #6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America has had his hands full of late fixing up the apartment building where he grew up while also tracking down a villain known as the Emissary. And in Captain America #6, the evil Emissary, who serves the demon Asmoday, will come to blows with Cap as he tries to disrupt a “peace rally”.
Feb. 1, 2024
Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League level system and Talents skill tree explained
We explain skill points and how they work in the Suicide Squad game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League level system and skill tree of Talents is a complex set of mechanics that the game doesn’t explain especially well - namely, when you level up, how do you know what talent skill tree you’re going to get a skill point for?
Feb. 1, 2024
Thanksgiving stars Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman talk *that* Scream-style killer theory
Exclusive: Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque thinks the two-killer theory makes sense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Spoilers for Thanksgiving ahead! Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque has heard about thattwo-killers theory– and she thinks it makes sense. “I’ve heard about this! I’m curious about it because it kind of makes sense. I haven’t asked Eli about it,” Verlaque tells GamesRadar+.
Feb. 1, 2024
The Day Before fallout continues as former devs allege awful working conditions and management so bad that some staff didn't know they were supposed to make an MMO
The Day Before’s design goals reportedly changed almost daily When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Before remains the liveliest dead game I’ve ever seen.The servers are officially goneand the actual game has evaporated, but the sheer magnitude of its mismanagement is still unfurling. In a new report fromGame Two, which cites another report fromGameStar, former members of now-defunct developer Fntastic allege that the project saw constant do-overs, a dire lack of creative vision, terrible working conditions, and crunch that employees literally had to pay for in the form of fines, painting the already disastrous project in a somehow grimmer light.
Feb. 1, 2024
The Metroidvania genre is on fire right now, and Tales of Kenzera Zau just jumped to the top of my most-anticipated list
Opinion | The debut venture from Surgent Studios enters a genre in great health When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a simple system, a traffic-light style rubric where red marks the games I’m least interested in, amber is games I want to play, green is the games Ineedto play, and purple is the one Metroidvania game I’m looking forward to most – the latter slot only ever housing one game at a time.
Feb. 1, 2024
This cyberpunk platformer is neck-and-neck with Palworld as the best-rated Steam game of 2024 so far
Anomaly Agent has almost perfect Steam reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you don’t want to take my word for it, however, there are 4,500 ‘Overwhelmingly Positive’ Steam reviews to back my claim up. And if that’s still not enough, perhaps take notice of the fact that Anomaly Agent is one of the highest-rated games on Steam right now, and it’s vying with survival smash-hit Palworld as one of the best-recieved games of the year.
Feb. 1, 2024
This new 3D platformer from the Sonic Mania devs is everything I love about the '90s classics packed into a single game
Hands-on | Penny’s Big Breakaway is the love letter to ’90s platforming I’ve needed for decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Penny’s Big Breakaway is a 3D platformer that puts you in the shoes of a street performer named, well, Penny, who’s on the lam from swarms of penguin cops after her big audition for the local emperor leaves the ruler in his underwear.
Feb. 1, 2024
This Spanish mythology-infused JRPG is a love letter to Persona, Zelda, and Grandia, and it's doing gangbusters on Kickstarter
Bestiaria infuses classic JRPG hallmarks with Spanish folklore to enchanting effect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a massive sucker for studios that infuse unique elements of their culture into their games. It’s whyI’ve long championed Ghostwire: Tokyo, a playable encyclopedia of Japanese ghosts, as a criminally underrated horror RPG. It’s whyMariachi Legends and its traditional Mexican cuisine is the only Metroidvania I care about right now, and it’s why I’m mesmerized by Immortal Life, a Stardew Valley-like steeped in Chinese mythology.
Feb. 1, 2024
Tim Burton to direct Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman remake with Gone Girl writer
The 1958 film is a cult classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Burton is teaming up with Gone Girl writer Gillian Flynn for a remake of the independent 1958 sci-fi classic Attack of the 50 Foot Woman. PerDeadline, Burton is set to direct with Flynn crafting the screenplay. The original black-and-white film stared Allison Hayes as Nancy Fowler Archer, a wealthy heiress who has a close encounter with an alien (in one of those classic metal spaceships no less) and becomes a giantess.
Feb. 1, 2024
Tim Burton's Beetlejuice sequel gets first poster and official title
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is out this fall When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first poster for Tim Burton’s long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel is here along with an official title – and it’s impossible not to hear the theme music playing in your head. The sequel to the beloved spooky comedy is titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is a direct reference to the Blood Mary-esque way that the ‘bio-exorcist’ is summoned.
Feb. 1, 2024
What a 64-year-old movie can tell us about Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
Here’s what you need to know about one of Hideo Kojima’s favorite movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, the name of the game really is going to beDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach. Obviously, that subtitle is an allusion to the literal Beach that appears throughout the first game as a sort of limbo between the worlds of the living and the dead, but that’s not the only reference here.
Feb. 1, 2024
Where to find the Silent Hill Short Message locker code
To open the locker in The Short Message you’ll need to match colors to numbers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill Short Message locker code is hard to find because it’s the only real puzzle in the game, and the combination is needed apparently without any information to solve it. However, everything you need to open the locker is in the school hall around you, although if you don’t know what to look for it might be hard to piece it all together.
Feb. 1, 2024
WWE 2K24 preview adds Ambulance matches and super finishers – now we wait on MyFaction
Brand new brawler ups the fan service with 40 Years of WrestleMania mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ambulance matches, casket matches, special guest referee matches: if there’s a common introductory theme to WWE 2K24, it’s fan service. These are options which have been clamored for by the community for years, and Visual Concepts' willingness to cede to popular opinion is, on the surface, good news.
Feb. 1, 2024
My go-to gaming headset is now cheaper than it was on Black Friday
Save $70 on the SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSteelSeriesArctis Nova Pro Wireless is my favorite gaming headset on the market right now - but its stack of features, excellent audio, and slick design mean it rarely sees significant price drops. Sometimes, though, you have to go straight to the source for the best rates.
Jan. 31, 2024
10 years later, The Long Dark could finally be getting a sequel as its developer shares a clip from "an unannounced survival game"
The teaser is brief, but it’s enough to get fans' hopes up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of open-world survival game The Long Dark has teased a potential sequel after sharing footage from an unannounced project. In the clip, which was made using Unreal Engine 5, we see what looks like an abandoned home - full of antique furniture, rugs, and more.
Jan. 31, 2024
13 years since The Sims Medieval, I'm trying to recreate the glory days with The Sims 4 Castle Estate – or get sent to the stocks for trying
With all these fancy new expansions, does The Sims 4 have what it takes to measure up to its finest spin-off? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking a more RPG tone, The Sims Medieval sees players creating their own kingdoms and fulfilling royal duties, building churches and medical facilities, and sailing the seven seas in search of new alliances in line with quest specifications.
Jan. 31, 2024
32 movies that actually deserve a sequel
Because sometimes, one movie just isn’t enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best movies don’t need to inspire sequels. But sometimes, the best stories can’t be contained to just one movie. So, what are the few movies that actuallydeservea sequel? Ever since movies like The Empire Strikes Back, Aliens, and Terminator 2: Judgment Day changed the game, movie sequels have become shorthand to imply both epic successandan audience’s continued investment in a story being told.
Jan. 31, 2024
After literal hours of Death Stranding cutscenes, Hideo Kojima threatens that his next game will "transcend the barriers between film and video games"
For real this time, it’s “also a movie” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Stranding was a game meticulously designed to be watched almost as often as it is played, but apparently its heady mix of gameplay and cinema wasn’t enough for directorHideo Kojima, who says his next game,action espionage title Physint, should truly “transcend the barriers between film and video games.
Jan. 31, 2024
After Valve says no, Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic devs unite to get "very serious" about their very silly demand for a dwarf tag on Steam, and they want your help
“Dwarves who stand together are slightly taller than before” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic are once again uniting to make the very wholesome demand that Steam add a “dwarf” tag for dwarf games, and this time they want your help. You might recall that Deep Rock Galactic studio Ghost Ship Games and Dwarf Fortress port publisher Kitfox Games startedraising demands for a dwarf tag on Steam earlier in January.
Jan. 31, 2024
Alienware Aurora R16 now comes in RTX 4070 Super GPU flavors, but I’d hang fire
Souped-up Alienware rigs have arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a newAlienwareAurora R16 gaming PC in town, and the latest configuration comes armed with anNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Super. The new build on the block comes in at $1,899, meaning it’s technically cheaper than the OG RTX 4070 model listed alongside the system. However, there are a few spec differences between the two that are well worth considering, and it might be worth waiting for more models to enter the fold.
Jan. 31, 2024
Among Us animated TV show gets bloody first look
The series does not yet have a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Innersloth and CBS Studios have shared the first look at their upcoming Among Us animated series. Both studios shared a still from the series, which depicts a seemingly harmless pizza party…with a blood-splattered banner hanging over the window. The banner reads, “We’re dead,” with blood covering up the word “not.
Jan. 31, 2024
Argylle review: "Matthew Vaughn's well-cast romp lacks focus"
First too slow, then too silly, Vaughn’s well-cast but wayward romp fires off half-baked ideas without the focus needed to make them stick. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “Do I have to remind you what’s at stake here?” barks Bryan Cranston’s villain Ritter at his hapless minions in Matthew Vaughn’s latest.
Jan. 31, 2024
Avowed - Inside Obsidian's brand-new RPG
The Big Preview | We sit down with Obsidian to talk Avowed’s characters, combat, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to The Big Preview: the home for in-depth conversations around the biggestupcoming games. We’ve spent some time with Xbox Studio Obsidian to take a deeper look at its next RPG,Avowed. We got a delicious new look at Avowed from Obsidian Games at the recent Xbox Developer Direct.
Jan. 31, 2024
Avowed is a fantasy RPG with open-zone maps, unique local conflicts, and companions to meet – but it's still "the player's story first and foremost"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentis known for its beautiful video game environments and stories, butAvowedis poised to up the ante even more. We already know that the upcoming fantasy RPG is set in Eora, an embattled kingdom in its Pillars of Eternity universe. Despite this,you don’t need to have played that gameto understand Avowed’s story, and in keeping with large segmented world maps as seen inThe Outer Worlds, Obsidian is determined to maintain the player’s ability to navigate the story however they choose.
Jan. 31, 2024
Christopher Nolan's favorite films of recent years make him a certified sad boy
Nolan has shared some of his favorite recent films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan has shared his favorite movies of recent years – and in our eyes, the choices make him a certified sad boy. In an interview withTime magazine, Nolan shared that his favorite two recent films arePast LivesandAftersun. According to the director, Aftersun “was just a beautiful film,” while Past Lives was “subtle in a beautiful sort of way.
Jan. 31, 2024
Cillian Murphy to executive produce and "possibly star" in 28 Days Later Sequel
28 Years Later is officially in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long-awaited sequel to the zombie flick28 Days Laterhas officially been greenlit atSony– with Cillian Murphy to executive produce and possibly star. The original film follows a bicycle courier (Murphy) who wakes up from a coma only to find that a virus (dubbed the ‘rage virus’) has all but destroyed society.
Jan. 31, 2024
Dave the Diver is getting a Godzilla expansion and it looks too perfect for words
Dave the Diver is coming to PlayStation with a special guest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beloved not-quite-indie hit Dave the Diver showed up at today’s State of Play showcase to reveal that it’s coming to PlayStation, and the biggest guest star of all is coming, too: Godzilla. The PlayStation version of Dave the Diver is set to launch in April, and the Godzilla crossover will follow in May.
Jan. 31, 2024
Everything announced at the PlayStation State of Play January 2024
All the PlayStation State of Play news, reveals, and announcements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today’sPlayStation State of Playdelivered 45-odd minutes of updates on key PS5 titles for this year and beyond, from Death Stranding 2 to Foamstars, Dragon’s Dogma 2 to Judas. Below we’ll recap everything announced at the PlayStation State of Play followed by the blow by blow on how it all unfolded.
Jan. 31, 2024
Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth is getting a dedicated State of Play next week
We’re getting “an extensive look” in a pretty early return for State of Play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePlayStation State of Playmight have only just ended, but we’re getting another one next week - and it’s dedicated toFinal Fantasy 7: Rebirth. In an announcement at the end of tonight’s show,Sony’s director of portfolio Shawne Benson added the classic ‘one more thing’.
Jan. 31, 2024
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster's PC and mobile versions finally have the same assist options as the console counterparts
After two years, the original ports finally have parity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s Pixel Remaster games on PC and mobile finally have feature parity with their console counterparts in terms of assist and font options. Despite releasing first, the PC and mobile versions of Final Fantasy’s Pixel Remaster series have always been lacking certain options that their console counterparts had from day one.
Jan. 31, 2024
First trailer for Spider-Man star’s new horror movie is Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark meets Talk to Me
The film is out this spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Tarot is here – and we’re dying to see it. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see a group of college kids play around with some tarot cards, but break one ‘cardinal rule – never use a strange’s deck.
Jan. 31, 2024
Fortnite SUVs: Where to find them
How to travel distance in an SUV in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite SUVs are the latest vehicle to be added to the battle royale, with this dark luxury four-wheeler being the transport of choice for members of The Society inFortnite Chapter 5. They are officially named the Grandeur Trailsmasher, and that name is apt as they handle well on the off-road trails while easily smashing through obstacles when travelling at speed thanks to the large bumper bars mounted on the front.
Jan. 31, 2024
Game-changing Palworld trick lets you transport any stack of items without being encumbered, even 9,999 stone
Move anything you want between chests in one easy trip When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to the discovery of one ingeniousPalworldplayer, fans of the hit survival game can easily move even the heaviest items without splitting stacks and taking multiple trips. Reddit user BeyondSmash dropped a bombshell on the Palworld community earlier this week. It turns out that you can render any stack of items weightless by essentially suspending it in menu purgatory, letting you move even 9,999 stone between chests without being encumbered and, as you normally would be, rooted in place.
Jan. 31, 2024
How to get tin in Enshrouded
The best locations to farm tin in Enshrouded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded tin is an essential resource for your progression. With enough tin on your hands, you’ll be able to upgrade your Flame level and discover new regions. Tin is also a required material to create bronze which, in turn, unlocks many new weapons, tools, and armour sets.
Jan. 31, 2024
How to use Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League crossplay
Set up multiplayer and play crossplatform with friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League crossplay is surprisingly easy, letting you set up multiplayer and cross platform matches with friends as quickly as you can type their name. There’s a few caveats with progress though, and things like that, so let’s take look at how to access crossplay in Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League and how to invite friends.
Jan. 31, 2024
Hugely popular Disney Plus show opens writers' room for season 2, even though it hasn't been officially renewed yet
Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 isn’t a given, but things look promising When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Percy Jackson and the Olympians, one of the biggest new shows onDisneyPlus, may not have been renewed for season 2 yet, but things are looking hopeful for fans – a writers' room for the next installment is already up and running.
Jan. 31, 2024
I was ready for Arknights: Endfield to be a cool open-world RPG, and it is, but I did not expect a shockingly in-depth base builder on top of that
Hands-on | Arknights Endfield is a two-in-one RPG I was not expecting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some ways, Arknights: Endfield is following Genshin Impact’s footsteps remarkably closely. With both games, an established gacha developer has pivoted to a much more ambitious open-world RPG that has a better shot at drawing in hardcore gamers who aren’t quite so keen on mobile games.
Jan. 31, 2024
Idris Elba's hit Apple TV Plus thriller renewed for season 2
Hijack season 2 is officially in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prepare for take-off: Apple TV Plus series Hijack is officially returning for season 2. “I was floored by the overwhelming audience response after season 1,” Elba said in a statement. “It’s top secret what new situation unfolds for Sam Nelson, but I can assure you we will bring the high octane back!
Jan. 31, 2024
In only a few days, this free anime horror RPG has become one of the top 10 highest-rated Steam releases of 2024
Paper Lily has Undertale and Doki Doki Literature Club vibes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With existential psychological horror themes, a colorful anime pixel art aesthetic, and a fourth-wall breaking, self-referential meta narrative, it’s hard not to be reminded of games like Doki Doki Literature Club and Undertale, but there are also subtle traces of horror IPs like The Ring and even Death Note.
Jan. 31, 2024
Is it just me, or was Speed Racer ahead of its time?
A Total Film writer on why the 2008 movie leaves today’s blockbusters in the dust… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Summer 2008 saw two tentpole adaptations go head to head:Iron Manand Speed Racer, both of which unexpectedly shaped today’s cinematic landscape. Releasing a week after the MCU’s debut certainly didn’t do Speed Racer any favors; nevertheless, it’s the latter film that has arguably prevailed as the more prescient of the two.
Jan. 31, 2024
It's really called Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, and it's coming in 2025 complete with a sentient ventriloquist's dummy and a guitar gun
I have a lot of questions about the robot that looks like Metal Gear Rex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer is just as dense with wild speculative imagery and concepts as you’d expect, but the standouts include what appear to be a sentient ventriloquist’s dummy that’ll hang on your waist and a flying machine that looks a suspicious degree like Metal Gear Rex.
Jan. 31, 2024
James Gunn loved Milly Alcock's "edge" in House of the Dragon, and that makes me very excited for the DCU's version of Supergirl
Opinion | The fact James Gunn wanted to cast Milly Alcock as Supergirl after watching House of the Dragon is a very good sign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas continued his impressive casting streak withthe announcement that Milly Alcock is the new Supergirl. The Australian actor, best known for her roles inHouse of the Dragonand Upright, is officially Kara Zor-El, joining actors likeDavid Corenswet as SupermanandNicolas Hoult as Lex Luthor in the new DCU.
Jan. 31, 2024
Judas, the new game from the BioShock creator, looks more like BioShock than ever
That’s a Ken Levine special, all right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you showed me the new trailer for Judas – the game from BioShock creator Ken Levine’s new studio – totally out of context, I would probably tell you it looks a whole lot like BioShock.This was also the case over a year ago, so its appearance at tonight’sPlayStation State of Playlive show arguably hasn’t told us all that much, but new gameplay footage slipped into the game’s fresh story trailer really drives the overlap home – in a good way, I think.
Jan. 31, 2024
Kevin Conroy's final Batman performance isn't in video game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
The late Batman actor is set to posthumously appear in two more projects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Conroy’s final Batman role won’t be inSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, which might dampen some of the controversy surrounding how the character is treated in Rocksteady’s new video game. Conroy, synonymous with Batman/Bruce Wayne, having voiced him for three decades across multiple movies, series, and video games, also has a speaking role in upcoming Amazon animated series Caped Crusader.
Jan. 31, 2024
Kick-Ass reboot and Kingsman 3 are ready to go, says director Matthew Vaughn
Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn gives us an update on his upcoming slate of movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Vaughn may be busy right now with promoting his latest action movieArgylle, but it seems like he’s already got a slate of films ready to film. TheKingsmandirector gave us an update on his upcoming movies, which include another installation of the spy franchise, a musical, and the Kick-Ass reboot.
Jan. 31, 2024
Larian nearly killed it, but a Baldur's Gate 3 runner has resurrected the RPG's 'Sex%' speedrun by swapping Lae'zel for Minthara
“Justice for Sex%” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3’Sex%' speedrun category has been reborn after Larian attempted to patch it out, though now the scene is working with a different paramour. The somewhat niche category tasked players withromancing one of the game’s characters as quickly as possible. Prior to Patch 4, the target of speedrunners' affections was Githyanki Fighter Lae’zel, who could be wooed at World Record pace thanks to a strategy that simply hinged on the player being a Githyanki too.
Jan. 31, 2024
Madame Web director on connections to the Marvel universe: "I would probably say watch this space"
Exclusive: Madame Web director S.J. Clarkson is mostly tight-lipped on Marvel connections When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest installment inSony’s Spider-Man universe is Madame Web – and, like with any Marvel movie, questions already abound about how the film could be connected to the wider world. While Sony Pictures stresses the standalone, “meanwhile, in another universe…” of it all, that won’t stop devotees of the intricately woven screen universe – that seesDisney’s MCU sharing Spider-Man with Sony – wanting to know precisely where Madame Web is caught within it.
Jan. 31, 2024
Martin Scorsese would rather burn a film than let a studio ruin it, says long-time collaborator Thelma Schoonmaker
Exclusive: Legendary editor Thelma Schoonmaker talks battling studios with Martin Scorsese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Film editor Thelma Schoonmaker has been a long-time collaborator of Martin Scorsese’s, working with him on his most recent film,Killers of the Flower Moon, and countless more from the director’s legendary filmography. One of those films is Raging Bull. It failed at the box office, and while it received eight Oscar nominations (winning two) and various awards from critics' bodies, Schoonmaker insists that it wasn’t truly appreciated for another 10 years, when it became a contender in Best Movie of All Time polls.
Jan. 31, 2024
Metro Awakening could be a single-player VR game to rival Half-Life Alyx, and it's out this year
The rumored Metro VR spin-off looks fantastic in this first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs describe this as an “immersive, story-driven VR adventure,” which is music to my ears. There continue to be loads of excellent VR games out there, but ever since I played Half-Life Alyx I’ve been waiting for something that could measure up to similar standards.
Jan. 31, 2024
Need for Speed: Unbound dev offers a very strange teaser, and fans think it's for a Burnout game
RIP your rear end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Burnout fans think a new game is in development, after a studio offered up a very weird teaser. Earlier this week, Burnout fans noticed that developer Stellar Entertainment was working on a “AAA arcade racing title,” per thedeveloper’s website. That admittedly doesn’t give away a whole lot, but what’s got Burnout fans excited is the rather bizarre tweet below, in which the studio says you’re about to get rear-ended.
Jan. 31, 2024
Netflix reveals its slate for the rest of the year, and there are some big surprises
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want the entire list? Deep breath: 3 Body Problem, the new sci-fi series from Game of Thrones’ David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, will be joined by Avatar: The Last Airbender,Bridgerton season 3,Cobra Kai season 6, Emily in Paris season 4. Outer Banks, Sweet Tooth, The Diplomat, and The Umbrella Academy’s final season round out the television offering alongside the second season to Korean mega-hit Squid Game and reality shows Drive to Survive and Love is Blind.
Jan. 31, 2024
New HBO series will adapt another novel from Gone Girl and Sharp Objects author
Dark Places is being adapted for the small screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Gillian Flynn adaptation is on the way to our screens: the author’s novel Dark Places is being turned into a limited series for HBO,Varietyreports. Flynn will serve as co-creator, writer, and co-showrunner, while Brett Johnson, who previously worked on Mad Men andDisneyPlus series Candy, will serve as co-showrunner, co-creator, and writer.
Jan. 31, 2024
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this February
Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Tourist, One Day, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that the longest month of the year is finally over, it’s time to get in the mood for love, and more importantly, more Netflix! As well as chowing down on heart-shaped candy and watching Bridget Jones’s Diary on repeat, this Valentine’s period why not take advantage of Netflix’s newest movies and TV shows?
Jan. 31, 2024
New shark thriller that's climbing up the Netflix rankings is like Deep Blue Sea meets Cocaine Bear
Deep Fear is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New shark thriller Deep Fear is quickly climbing up the Netflix rankings after landing on the steamer just two days ago, and it’s giving us major Deep Blue Sea meetsCocaine Bearvibes. Starring Gossip Girl’s Ed Westwick and Mădălina Diana Ghenea, the flick sees Naomi, an accomplished sailor, gets more than she bargained for when she stops to pick up two people floating on debris during her solo trip to Grenada.
Jan. 31, 2024
New trailer for upcoming horror movie has a major twist: it's all from the killer's POV
In A Violent Nature is turning the slasher genre on its head When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever wondered what classic slashers likeFriday the 13thorMy Bloody Valentinewould look like from the villain’s perspective? Well, wonder no more as the new teaser trailer for upcoming horror flick In A Violent Nature has dropped, putting us in the shoes of an undead killer.
Jan. 31, 2024
Of all the wild nonsense in the Death Stranding 2: On the Beach trailer, I can't stop thinking about how the ship looks just like Metal Gear Rex
This has to be intentional, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are a lot of wild and wacky things in thePlayStation State of Playtrailer forDeath Stranding 2: On the Beach, but the one thing I can’t get out of my head is just how much the ship looks like Metal Gear Rex. The ship is called the DHV Magellan, and judging by how it’s shown throughout the trailer it looks like it’ll serve as a hub throughout the game.
Jan. 31, 2024
Palworld's launch is even more impressive with Xbox added in: the survival game has had 19 million players in under 2 weeks
Palworld is the biggest third-party Xbox Game Pass launch ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld has come a long, long way from its somewhat dubious pre-launch just two weeks ago when the developers felt it necessary toclarify that the game wasn’t a scam. Since then,it’s surpassed Cyberpunk 2077, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring to become the biggest Steam launch in history, and is nowinching toward PUBG’s world record for highest concurrent player count.
Jan. 31, 2024
Revisiting his iconic puzzle game after 11 years, an indie developer was so stumped by his own work that he thought he'd shipped a bug
“I don’t even remember ever building this puzzle” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of the surreal puzzle game Antichamber has revealed he recently got tricked by his own work after playing the title many years after its release. As it turns out, Bruce’s game was working just fine. Instead, the developer had forgotten how to solve the puzzle he designed all those years ago.
Jan. 31, 2024
Silent Hill: The Short Message has PT energy and shadow drops for free on PS5 later today
The unannounced Silent Hill game has been a mystery for years, but now it’s finally here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Silent Hill mystery game, titled The Short Message, is surprise-dropping on PS5 today, and it’ll be available for free. I’m definitely impressed by the trailer, but I’ll wait until I can have some time with it tonight before I decide whether it deserves to be uttered in the same breath as PT.
Jan. 31, 2024
Spaceman director says he wanted to create an Adam Sandler role with zero Adam Sandler in it
Exclusive: Netflix’s Spaceman director Johan Renck says he wanted to create a role for Adam Sandler that had no aspect of Sandler at all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Sandler is well known for his comedy chops, as well as his impressive dramatic performances in films likeUncut Gems. However, his latest project Spaceman looks set to be his most unique yet.
Jan. 31, 2024
Spec Ops: The Line director says he's "devastated" by its digital delisting, but promises "this is not the end"
Cory Davis pledges that Spec Ops will return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After its publisher announced that Spec Ops: The Line would be removed from all digital storefronts, its director has said the move is “devastating.” Yesterday, January 30,Spec Ops: The Line was suddenly delisted from Steamwithout warning, and without an explanation. Shortly after, publisher 2K confirmed that the shooter would be delisted from all digital storefronts, including GOG and the Xbox store, due to the expiration of “several partnership licenses.
Jan. 31, 2024
Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League cast and voice actors
Suicide Squad has both rising stars and legendary actors involved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League cast of voice actors ranges from VA veterans to up-and-coming stars, and even some genuine Hollywood icons. We’ve got the full cast list for Suicide Squad below, including what else you might have seen them in before they appeared in the battlefields of Metropolis.
Jan. 31, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League apologizes for server downtime with $20 of in-game currency
2,000 LutherCoins are waiting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueplayers are being given $20 worth of in-game currency as an apology for extended server downtime during the game’s early access period. Suicide Squad entered early access this week for players who purchased the $100 deluxe edition.It was taken offline after just an hour, due to a bug that automatically marked the story as complete.
Jan. 31, 2024
Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque says the script originally had a "totally different" ending and filming the final scenes went "not according to plan"
Exclusive: Thanksgiving star Nell Verlaque talks running through the woods, becoming a final girl, and the slasher’s big ending reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Thanksgiving spoilers ahead! Thanksgiving stars Nell Verlaque says she couldn’t figure out who the killer was until it was time to film those final scenes. The Eli Roth-directed slasher is laid out much like Scream, where it’s up to the lead heroine to solve the mystery – which she solves at the same time as the audience.
Jan. 31, 2024
The best Presidents Day sales for gamers in 2024 - the biggest deals available now
Presidents Day sales are here, and we’re rounding up all the biggest gaming deals available now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Presidents Day sales are here with plenty of gaming deals lining the shelves. We’re seeing each console taking its own price cuts this week, from PS5 Slim and Nintendo Switch bundles to straight discounts on the Xbox Series X itself.
Jan. 31, 2024
Ultron is returning to the Marvel Universe in a big way
Two Avengers titles are both dealing with a future incarnation of the evil Ultron AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The evil AI known asUltron is one of the Avengers' most powerful and dangerous foes, with a murderous drive to replace all organic life on Earth with robots and androids like him and the raw power to challenge the entire team of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes.
Jan. 31, 2024
We're finally getting a new Rock Band controller after 8 years of pent-up demand and skyrocketing eBay prices
The PDP Riffmaster is here to satisfy a long-suffering fandom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For long-suffering Rock Band fans who’ve spent years contending with skyrocketing eBay prices for the beloved rhythm game’s instrument controllers, relief is finally in sight: a new guitar is set to launch this spring. The box for the PlayStation version notes that it’s compatible with PC as well, and it’s likely to be the same for the Xbox controller.
Jan. 31, 2024
Weird and wild PS5 action RPG Stellar Blade finally gets a release date, and I admit I'm pretty excited for it
Stellar Blade is out in April, continues to look like dumb fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yet another newly released trailer offers an overview of the game formerly known as Project Eve. Stellar Blade follows protagonist Eve in her fight against the Nativa monsters that drove humanity off Earth. Honestly, that feels like all you need to know.
Jan. 31, 2024
Westworld star says she's "kept up at night" wondering how the cancelled show would've ended
Evan Rachel Wood says she once asked Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan to tell her their planned conclusion, and they said no When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Westworld star Evan Rachel Wood is just as gutted about never finding out how the cancelled HBO show would’ve ended. So much so, in fact, she loses sleep over it… In a new interview withThe Hollywood Reporter, the actor, who famously played sentient host Dolores (and later, Christina) in the hit sci-fi show, said it was “devastating” to learn that HBO were pulling the plug on the twisty, mind-bending series before creators Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan had a chance to wrap things up.
Jan. 31, 2024
What are graphene drivers?
There’s a lot of talk about graphene in the gaming headset space right now, but what exactly can it do? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ✅ Less distorted✅ More responsive✅ More energy efficient ❌More expensive To answer that, we’ll need to take a look inside a standard headset. We talk a lot about 50mm or 90mm, planar or dynamic drivers - these are all terms describing the size and design of a diaphragm and magnet that is responsible for converting electrical signals into sound.
Jan. 31, 2024
Who's the best character in Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League?
The most powerful character in Suicide Squad is Captain Boomerang, surprisingly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Suicide Squad character in Kill the Justice League is, by our experiences at least, surprisingly obvious: it’s Captain Boomerang, for unmatched traversal and mobility that the rest of the Squad doesn’t even come close to, especially in the early game. Below, we’ll lay out our tier list for the Suicide Squad characters, as well as their respective strengths and abilities that mark them out as the best option.
Jan. 31, 2024
With a new "action espionage game" to follow Death Stranding 2, Hideo Kojima is going back to his roots: "I am confident that this title will be the culmination of my work"
Kojima’s next project after Death Stranding 2 is a video game, but it’s also a movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation andHideo Kojimahave announced a new IP that’s being described as a “next generation action espionage game.” Oh, and it’s also a movie, because of course it is. During Wednesday’sPlayStation State of Play, we didn’t actually get to see any footage - cinematic or otherwise - of the new game/movie hybrid, but Kojima said production will begin “in earnest” following the release ofDeath Stranding 2.
Jan. 31, 2024
Yakuza studio director dispels speculation that localization changed parts of Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Masayoshi Yokoyama says localization would never fundamentally change parts of a game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s executive producer has shut down speculation regarding localization for the new RPG. Earlier this week,The Japan Timespublished a feature delving into what it takes to localize a game, complete with comments fromSega’s localization team, after they’d wrapped up work on Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth.
Jan. 30, 2024
After weeks of grinding Tears of the Kingdom speedrunner sets a new world record before stepping away from the game
“I think I can probably call it on Tears of the Kingdom Any%” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A speedrunner has set a new record forThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and they’re not in any rush to improve on that time. Tears of the Kingdom offers hundreds of hours worth of gameplay, but for some, the fun lies in getting to the credits as quickly as possible.
Jan. 30, 2024
A new Lego Millennium Falcon is on the way, and it's much cheaper
My favorite Star Wars Lego set just got a revamp When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego is launching a range of kits to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Star Wars kits, including an all-new Lego Millennium Falcon. Five brand-new sets were announced as part of a “year-long celebration,” and even though a few have been going round the rumor mill this month, there are still some surprises to catch fans off guard.
Jan. 30, 2024
A new Super Mario Bros speedrun world record is just 12 frames away from glitchless perfection and the runner says "I do not plan on just stopping here"
Mario speedrunners are pushing the original game to new levels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The speedrunning scene for the original Super Mario Bros. is on fire, and there’s a new world record that has taken human runners ever closer to machine-level perfection. Back in September, a runner called Niftski set a new world record of 4:54:631 in the Super Mario Bros.
Jan. 30, 2024
"The Thing on an oil rig" is one hell of a pitch, but Still Wakes the Deep's unshakable terror is driven by its unheroic characters
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I dunno about love at first sight, but I definitely feltsomethingjust a few seconds into the Still Wakes the Deep reveal trailer at last year’sSummer Game Fest. Terror? Sure. But also unbridled excitement. I was definitely unsettled, a wee flurry of butterflies rising in my stomach in concert with the choppy waters, the rumbling steel shifting in the North Sea wind, and the coarse screams of whatever the fuck the first-person protagonist was hiding from on that seemingly abandoned oil rig.
Jan. 30, 2024
Another Round remake backlash sparks up again, as comedian Chris Rock signs on to direct
“CREATE ORIGINAL STORIES” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comedian Chris Rock has signed on to direct the English-language remake of Another Round, and fans of the Danish original are once again asking why this is even a thing in the first place. “American producers need to learn to keep their hands to themselves,“wrote one user, asanother candidly tweeted: “Keep it.
Jan. 30, 2024
As Blizzard course-corrects Diablo 4 Season 3, the action RPG greases the wheels with 2 weeks of 50% bonus XP and 30% faster movement
Diablo 4’s Lunar Awakening event starts in a week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 3 got off to a rough start but has been on the mendsince Blizzard rushed out an emergency patch that buffed the pants off the season’s big draws, like the Seneschal buddy and Echo of Malphas. As the vibe in the room improves, the devs have unveiled a two-week Lunar New Year event which will, among other things, giveDiablo 4players a hefty 50% XP boost and 30% movement speed boost from February 6 through February 20.
Jan. 30, 2024
Asked once again about Pillars of Eternity 3, Obsidian RPG veteran Josh Sawyer shares what Baldur's Gate 3 features he'd like to riff on
Sawyer points to Baldur’s Gate 3’s movement as a standout feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian studio head Josh Sawyer has revealed which features fromBaldur’s Gate 3he’d love to riff on and transplant into a theoretical Pillars of Eternity. Obviously, Obsidian isn’t working on Pillars of Eternity 3 - it’s all in onAvowed. That hasn’t stopped Sawyer from repeatedly being asked about the possibility of a third game, though, only this time, in the video below, he’s taken the time to outline which features from Larian’s Baldur’s Gate 3 he’d love to use in Pillars of Eternity 3, should it ever get made.
Jan. 30, 2024
Avatar Netflix series is toning down Sokka, but fans don’t agree with the change: "We gotta stop with needing faves to be unproblematic"
The Last Airbender is removing some of Sokka’s less desirable early traits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbender is heading to live action on Netflix next month – but not without a few changes. In the original Nickelodeon series, the South Water Tribe’s eldest male teenager Sokka undergoes a character arc that turns him from an ignorant child who makes jokes at the expense of women into a more understanding, well-rounded leader.
Jan. 30, 2024
Avowed director says it's "hard" to avoid Skyrim comparisons, but the action-RPG is more like Obsidian's "fantasy take on The Outer Worlds"
There are also elements of Fallout: New Vegas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowedisn’t Obsidian’s Skyrim; it’s more like the studio’s “fantasy take on The Outer Worlds,” says game director Carrie Patel. Now, Patel is giving specific examples of games that more directly inspired Avowed. Talking toPCGN, Patel joined gameplay director Gabe Paramo to explain how Avowed’s design philosophy differs from Skyrim’s open-ended sandbox.
Jan. 30, 2024
Avowed takes Skyrim's approach to combat and evolves it, allowing players to "build the character they want to play who fights the way they want to fight"
Interview | Obsidian discusses Avowed’s “classless” combat system and what that means for your playstyle-of-choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If what you’ve seen of upcoming RPGAvowedand its first-person combat reminds you of something, you’re not alone. We praised the look of its apparentSkyrim-like workingslast year, but after sitting down with game director Carrie Patel and gameplay director Gabe Paramo, the similarities are down to Obsidian’s intent on expanding and improving upon the feel of certain genre titans.
Jan. 30, 2024
Ayaneo’s next handheld looks like a Nintendo DS, but it’ll run your Steam games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dubbed the Ayaneo Flip, the company says its new portable is the “first dual-screen Windows handheld.” While clamshell PCs aren’t anything new, this is indeed the first handheld that actually replicates the Nintendo DS. Or, at least it does on a visual level, as its innards are closer to the likes of the Steam Deck and other portables by the company, like theAyaneo 2S.
Jan. 30, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player gives Astarion a unique "skin" by killing him, reviving him, doing it all again, and then somehow convincing him to join their RPG party
That’s ‘Zombified Astarion’ to you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A devilishBaldur’s Gate 3player has created a new outfit for Astarion - but it involved repeatedly killing him. ‘Zombified Astarion’ is apparently the name we’re going with for this new skin, and it’s a very appropriate name, going by the horrible screenshot just below. The entire process of ‘zombifying’ Astarion firstly begins by killing him before he even joins your party at the beginning of Baldur’s Gate 3, which is one incredibly bold move.
Jan. 30, 2024
Bella Ramsey interview: The Last of Us star on their dialogue-free short film and a unique acting partner – their mother
GamesRadar+ talks to Villain director Sparky Tehnsuko and star Bella Ramsey about bringing the wordless short film to life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since they burst onto the scene as firebrand Lyanna Mormont in Game of Thrones, Bella Ramsey has clearly had no intention of being typecast or pigeonholed into certain roles. From a star-cementing turn as survivor Ellie in The Last of Us to a pregnant inmate in Time, Ramsey has proved again and again to be a versatile actor – and an asset to anything they appear in.
Jan. 30, 2024
Bella Ramsey praises The Last of Us season 2's "excellent" new cast – and reveals the awkward first meeting with Abby actor Kaitlyn Dever
GamesRadar+ talks to Ellie actor Bella Ramsey about The Last of Us' big newcomers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ellie actor Bella Ramsey has revealed their reaction to the major newcomers inThe Last of Us season 2– including their first meetingwith Abby actor Kaitlyn Dever. “I’m incredibly happy with who has been cast,” Ramsey tells GamesRadar+ during an interview for their short film Villain, directed by Sparky Tehnsuko.
Jan. 30, 2024
BenQ's new portable 4K gaming projector could change everything for me
The BenQ X300G combines easy setup with true 4K resolution to truly nail the move to portable play. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BenQ is well known for its excellent projectors, and with the brand’s gaming heritage, it makes sense that many of its devices are geared towards console players. Their latest model, though, the BenQ X300G proves just how tapped into the gaming space they are.
Jan. 30, 2024
Best anime on Netflix: 26 shows to watch right now
It’s time to discover the very best anime Netflix has to offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whisper it quietly, but Netflix is slowly building one of the best anime libraries around. Filled with original series and cult classics alike, there’s plenty to dive into on the streaming service. But if you’re anything like us, you might get struck down by a sudden bout of choice paralysis.
Jan. 30, 2024
Cult third-person shooter Spec Ops: The Line delisted from Steam, as its director says the move "makes no sense"
The 12-year-old title is still available via other storefronts, but not for much longer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Publisher 2K has confirmed that Spec Ops: The Line is due to be delisted from all online stores due to the expiration of “several partnership licenses” connected to the cult classic shooter. “Spec Ops: The Line will no longer be available on online storefronts, as several partnership licenses related to the game are expiring,” a 2K representativetells journalist Stephen Totilo.
Jan. 30, 2024
Custom foot-based controller hits Kickstarter goal in 40 minutes, promises 16 different actions for improved skill and less hand strain
The GLYDR analog dual foot controller could also be a boon for accessibility in gaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new custom controller that uses your feet is making waves onKickstarter, smashing (or should I say punting) its funding goal in just 40 minutes. At the time of writing, GLYDR’s Analog Dual Foot Controller has $26,390 in contributions from its backers, with an initial goal of $10,000.
Jan. 30, 2024
Daisy Ridley doesn't know who else will be back for her new Star Wars movie: "It will probably be different people"
“It’s all an adventure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley has revealed that while she doesn’t know who’s joining her in the galaxy far, far away for her new Rey movie, it’s not likely to be the cast from the sequel trilogy. “It will probably be different people, I imagine. I don’t know if it’s the same or different,” she told theHappy Sad Confused podcast.
Jan. 30, 2024
Daisy Ridley says the backlash to The Rise of Skywalker is "still upsetting," but none of it has changed how she feels about her Star Wars experience
Daisy Ridley has reflected on sequel trilogy backlash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley has shared her thoughts on the backlash toStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. “I think it’s still upsetting,” Ridley told theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast. “Because you don’t want people to feel like you’ve not served the thing that they’re a fan of.” Ridley also acknowledged that the backlash wasn’t just reserved for Episode 9, pointing to Rian Johnson’sThe Last Jedi– which is still the subject of fierce debate all these years later.
Jan. 30, 2024
Diablo 4's new update buffs Season 3's Seneschal even more and nerfs the most overpowered monster affixes
“In a future patch, we’ll make an additional improvement to the Vampiric affix” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4update 1.3.1 is here, and the patch notes spell good news for those with a certain robot ally. In what’s starting to seem like an intense and cyclical bout of déjà vu at this point,Diablo 4 season 3 launched last week to a lot of unhappy people;unhappy about “boring” traps, unhappy that the focus on itemization seemed like a “step back,” and unhappy that the new Seneschal companion character wasn’t as useful as they’d hoped.
Jan. 30, 2024
Director of Henry Cavill's new spy film Argylle says there's no better actor to play James Bond, which is why he was cast
Exclusive: Matthew Vaughn explains why Henry Cavill was the natural choice to play a spy in Argylle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill channels his inner James Bond in the new action movie Argylle, where he stars as a world-class superspy. And according to director Matthew Vaughn, it was The Witcher star’s Bond-like acting chops that made him cast the actor.
Jan. 30, 2024
Everything you need to know about MTG Murders at Karlov Manor
In the library, with the candlestick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Products4.Story5.Deals If you’ve ever thought of yourself as an armchair detective, MTG Murders at Karlov Manor should be right up your street. The next Magic set revolves around crimes most foul, and it takes us back to one of the franchise’s best-loved worlds. Not sure whether you want to pick up this new addition to one of thebest card games, or just curious about what it entails?
Jan. 30, 2024
Fortnite EMP Stealth Camo: Where to get it
How to eliminate an enemy player within 20 seconds of using EMP Stealth Camo in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite EMP Stealth Camo is a recent addition to the battle royale arsenal, but it can be an incredibly useful weapon. Not only does it make you almost completely undetectable for a limited time, but when it deactivates it also creates an EMP blast that damages enemy shields and stops vehicles in their tracks, so you can immediately emerge on the front foot.
Jan. 30, 2024
Fortnite Lil' Villa and Catcher's Cove: How to visit them
Where to visit Lil' Villa and Catcher’s Cove in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Lil' Villa and Catcher’s Cove are two landmarks that you may have visited previously and not thought too much about, but they’ve now become more significant thanks to their inclusion in theFortnite quests. While swinging by both of them will tick off this assignment, there are other benefits of going there as they contain the usual selection of chests and loot, plus a helpful NPC can be found patrolling each of them to lend a helping hand.
Jan. 30, 2024
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire release date, cast, and everything you need to know about the Afterlife sequel
Get up to speed on Ghostbusters 4 before it hits the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, though, Carrie Coon’s Callie Spengler and Paul Rudd’s Gary Grooberson are returning to our screens in a matter of weeks – and they’ll be joined by some very familiar faces. Picking up shortly after Afterlife left off, we’re back in New York City over three decades after the events of the original Ghostbusters movies, and there’s a brand-new threat for the gang to deal with: an army of ghosts and averychilly summer.
Jan. 30, 2024
Henry Cavill recruits a team of Nazi hunters in first trailer for Guy Ritchie's new spy movie
The first trailer for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for Henry Cavill’s new movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is here, and it looks seriously fun. Directed and co-written by Guy Ritchie, the film is inspired by a real life special forces team who operated during World War 2. Called the Special Operations Executive, the elite group was founded by Winston Churchill to help in the fight against the Nazis.
Jan. 30, 2024
True Detective season 4 showcases something I've believed for a long time: Easter eggs are lame
OPINION | I don’t know about you, but I’m done with all the subtle references that make no difference to the actual plot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective is, on paper, ananthologycrime drama in which each season’s sleuths attempt to crack a unique, standalone case. Three episodes in, though, and its most recent season, the Alaska-set Night Country, looks to have officiallybridged the gap between itself and the show’s Louisianan first chapterin the form of, well, Easter eggs.
Jan. 30, 2024
How to breed Jormuntide in Palworld
Jormuntide is a Gyarados-lookalike with numerous breeding combos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Palworld Jormuntide breeding combo is easy to find, much harder to set up. At our last count there’s seven different Jormuntide breeding combos to get this Gyarados-inspired water dragon, and it’s certainly easier than going to Jormuntide’s location in-game and fighting this deadly beast with the hope of catching it.
Jan. 30, 2024
How to find copper in Enshrouded
The best locations to farm copper in Enshrouded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded copper is used for many weapons, tools, armour sets, and upgrade stations, so it’s an essential material to have. It’s quite difficult to discover the first copper veins on your own though, as they’re nowhere near the first spawn point. And once you do find copper ore, you may have some trouble finding a way to craft copper bars.
Jan. 30, 2024
How to get Blazamut in Palworld
Blazamut in Palworld has to be captured, it can’t be obtained through breeding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blazamut in Palworld is an incredibly powerful fire-Element Pal that makes for one of the best potential party members in the game. However, Blazamut can’t be bred from Pals of other species - you need to catch one yourself in the wild if you want to add it to the team.
Jan. 30, 2024
How to get the Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty in Diablo 4
The Diablo 4 Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty is a Unique helm for Barbarians, and this is where to look for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get the Tuskhelm of Joritz the Mighty in Diablo 4, you need to defeat Duriel, King of Maggots – one of the most brutal endgame bosses found lurking in the dungeons of Sanctuary.
Jan. 30, 2024
How to watch the PlayStation State of Play January 2024
Featuring Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and other new PS5 games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s how to watch thePlayStation State of Playshowcase for January 31, featuring a look at Rise of the Ronin, Stellar Blade, and many moreupcoming PS5 games. One immediate title many are expecting to be present isDeath Stranding 2, given that it’s a fair while since we’ve seen or heard anything from theHideo Kojima-led sequel.
Jan. 30, 2024
In a huge matchmaking breakdown, Call of Duty dev says it's trying to tone down the "sweatiest" lobbies, confirms secret tests where it disables SBMM
“We will continue to test and actively explore ways to mitigate this concern” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty publisherActivisionhas given an unrivaled look at how matchmaking works in the shooter series, kicking off what it intends to be an “ongoing conversation” about the process. The factors that determine who you’re up against in Call of Duty’s multiplayer modes have long been the topic of debate among players.
Jan. 30, 2024
Jack Black responds to negative Mario reviews as he teases upcoming Minecraft movie
Exclusive: Jack Black talks to Total Film about a pair of video game adaptations – including the upcoming Minecraft movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fresh off of serenading us with ‘Peaches’ in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Bowser voice actor Jack Black is ready to rock the block in a very different kind of video game adaptation – a live-action Minecraft movie.
Jan. 30, 2024
Krysten Ritter hints at Jessica Jones return, suggesting she could make an appearance in Daredevil: Born Again
The new Daredevil series is currently filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Krysten Ritter has seemingly teased her return as Jessica Jones in a new Instagram video, making us wonder whether we can expect to see her in upcomingDisney Plusseries Daredevil: Born Again. The actor shared a video to her Instagram story of herself wearing one of the character’s t-shirts, with the caption “IYKYK [if you know you know]” and a winking emoji.
Jan. 30, 2024
Matthew Vaughn explains why Argylle has a PG-13 rating, and the "annoying" parts he had to cut to land it
Exclusive: The Argylle director tells us about his upcoming action movie, and why it didn’t need an R-rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Matthew Vaughn has dabbled in spy movies before, Argylle marks a big change for the director in terms of rating. Eschewing his usual R-rated, hyper-violent action hits likeKick-AssandKingsman, Vaughn’s latest is firmly in the PG-13 camp, which he says was a conscious choice.
Jan. 30, 2024
Michelle Yeoh's Star Trek movie begins filming, One Piece and Ted Lasso stars added to cast
Star Trek: 31 has entered production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek: Section 31, starring Michelle Yeoh, has officially begun filming. PerDeadline, Omari Hardwick (Power), Kacey Rahl (Hannibal), Emmy winner Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso), Sven Ruygrok (One Piece), Robert Kazinsky (Pacific Rim), Humberly Gonzalez (Ginny & Georgia) and James Hiroyuki Liao (Barry) have joined the cast. In the film, Emperor Philippa Georgiou (Yeoh) joins a secret division of Starfleet tasked with protecting the United Federation of Planets and faces the sins of her past.
Jan. 30, 2024
Palworld players are begging for a feature every colony sim should have - the ability to tell your Pals what to do
“We’re basically building factories and we’re unable to tell the workers what to do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldfans want more say over what work their Pals do and when. Pals may look a lot like Pokemon, but these cute creatures can do much more than battle. Bring them to your base, and they can help with gathering resources, building structures, planting and harvesting crops, and any other jobs that need doing.
Jan. 30, 2024
Palworld players are pushing breeding to its limits, from a Pengullet that can one-shot a boss to an Anubis that can make 50 spheres per second
Better get baking those cakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld breeders are pushing at the limits of what the game’s breeding system can create, with Pals capable of speeding across the map, smashing through construction tasks, or one-shotting bosses. Last week,one intrepid breeder created the perfect Jetragon, a speed machine that took advantage of fully-upgraded Runner, Swift, and Legend passive skills to grant a massive 65% speed boost, combined with an additional bonus to its attack stats.
Jan. 30, 2024
Zendaya teases her expanded role in Dune 2, but it's not the biggest change between the movie and the novel
Exclusive: Chani and Lady Jessica will have greater roles in Dune 2, according to Zendaya and Denis Villeneuve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstDunemovie was all about Paul (Timothée Chalamet), but it seems like that’s all about to change in the upcoming sequel with Zendaya’s Fremen character Chani coming into her own. Chani’s limited role in Part One will be greatly expanded in Part Two, even beyond the scope of the novel, with director Denis Villeneuve claiming that “as the movie progresses, there’s a shift in the main character, and Chani becomes my reference as a point of view.
Jan. 30, 2024
Shawn Martinbrough talks "flipping the script" on Jason Todd in Red Hood: The Hill
Interview | The writer on his new limited series Red Hood: The Hill and his short in this year’s DC Power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Hood - AKAJason Todd- has been through a lot of late. While Bruce Wayne has been fighting his inner demons in the headline Batman book, he’s also managed to push Jason away once more and, in the recent Gotham War arc,he went several steps too far…
Jan. 30, 2024
Skyrim player creates self-imposed hardcore permadeath ruleset for the RPG's Legendary difficulty, then spends 150 hours trying to beat it
Inward_Perfection has done the improbable after four lost characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reddit user and dedicated Skyrim fan Inward_Perfection had a rare opportunity. They were going to have some extended downtime during a job transition, and decided to fill it with a truly legendary run of Skyrim’s Legendary difficulty setting. With self-imposed permadeath and a slew of other restrictions, they spent 140 to 150 hours over roughly two months trying to beat this Kaizo rule set without dying a single time, and just days ago, they finally did it.
Jan. 30, 2024
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown is exceptional in new Netflix fantasy Damsel, says director
Exclusive: Damsel director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo gives us the lowdown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix fantasy Damsel sees Millie Bobby Brown fight fire with fire in the fairytale story that’s finally being told the right way. The Stranger Things star plays a young woman set to marry a handsome prince, only to find out their union is a trap.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League features a "love letter to Batman Arkham fans" drawn by a veteran comic artist
The Bat Museum is worth a visit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer onSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguehas revealed an interesting detail about the new game that’s sure to get Batman Arkham fans excited. If you’re one of those early access players who’s playing Suicide Squad before its release on February 2, you’ve probably already encountered The Bat Museum.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League features tributes to Batman and Harley Quinn's late voice actors
Nods to Kevin Conroy and Arleen Sorkin have been uncovered by fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguefeatures tributes to Batman and Harley Quinn’s late voice actors. As highlighted by Culture Crave on Twitter, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League features tributes to the late Kevin Conroy and Arleen Sorkin. The pair are beloved for their roles in Batman The Animated Series as Batman and Harley Quinn respectively, so it only makes sense for the two actors to be immortalized in the recently-launched DC game.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League taken offline for the second time, eating through players' early access playtime
This follows extended maintenance on launch day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the justice Leaguehas been taken offline for indefinite maintenance for the second time since its early access window began yesterday. Less than an hour after the game’s early access period (only available to players who had purchased its deluxe edition) began for players in the New Zealand time zone, the game was pulled offline.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League teases four post-launch seasons with Mr Freeze, Deathstroke, and more
Is that Slade Wilson? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguereportedly teases its first four post-launch seasons after the campaign is complete. Rocksteady’s new game might’ve only just hit early access yesterday, but apparently, that’s already been ample time for players to blast through its campaign in under 10 hours. The screenshot below is taken from a streamer who seemingly beat Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s campaign, and it turns out the game teases its first four post-launch seasons after the credits roll.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's Warner Bros bosses want a closer relationship between DC's movies and games
And DC movies boss James Gunn is apparently helping with that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s Warner Bros. bosses say they want a better relationship between the movie studio and its games. Speaking toVariety, Warner Bros gaming and streaming head JB Perrette, and WB Interactive boss David Haddad spoke of the future of games under WB.
Jan. 30, 2024
Suits star Rick Hoffman says he would do a spin-off "in a heartbeat"
Exclusive: Rick Hoffman recounts his time on Suits and talks the announced spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suits star Rick Hoffman says he’d “absolutely” be down to do a spin-off of the hit series. “We were so lucky to have it go for so long and I think the way it wrapped up it – it wrapped up.
Jan. 30, 2024
Superman release date, cast, and everything you need to know about the 2025 DC movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve had a whole bunch of behind-the-scenes glimpses at the superhero flick, as well as an official first look at thePearlactor in the blue-and-red suit. Below, we recap all the teases and treats unveiled so far… Superman release date Not much is known about the plot of Superman just yet, but we do have some basics to go off.
Jan. 30, 2024
Thanksgiving horror movie stars Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman confirm Thanksgiving 2 is a direct sequel
Exclusive: Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman talk Thanksgiving 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanksgiving stars Nell Verlaque and Rick Hoffman say their characters will appear in theupcoming sequel– which director Eli Roth is in the process of writing. “To my knowledge, yes,” Verlaque tells GamesRadar+ when asked if her lead character Jess will go on to star in Thanksgiving 2.
Jan. 30, 2024
The 10 best western movies of all time, ranked
Here’s our pick of the best westerns to watch today, from True Grit to Three Amigos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Howdy, partner! I don’t reckon we’ve seen your face before. What’s that? You’re looking for a selection of the best western movies ever made? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Apologies, it’s easy to get a little in character when we write about the best westerns.
Jan. 30, 2024
The 32 best '50s movies
After World War II, Hollywood studios perfected its formulas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the first decade after the fallout of World War II, the global movie industry hadn’t missed a step. But which of them are actually the greatest? Throughout the middle of the 20th century, the art of filmmaking evolved through the refinement of the commercial studio style.
Jan. 30, 2024
The 32 best '60s movies
As American society dramatically changed, foreign filmmakers produced work that eclipsed big Hollywood studio features. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whatever you think the 1960s to have been like or looked like, think again. The tumultuous decade is multi-faceted in all manner of ways, including movies. But which films of the 1960s are actually the best? In a decade characterized by changing societal norms, not to mention the civil rights movement and the political quagmire that was Vietnam, movies of the 1960s similarly reflected a global community in flux.
Jan. 30, 2024
The 32 best '80s movies
With the rise of shopping malls and the Cold War heating up, movies got bigger and bolder in the 1980s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the long history of movies, perhaps no decade is as consequential or important as the 1980s. But in an era when unforgettable films opened in theaters practically every weekend, which of them actually deserve recognition as the greatest of them all?
Jan. 30, 2024
The 32 best '90s movies
From dinosaurs coming back to life to buses that just won’t stop, here are the best ’90s movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s absolutely no doubt about it: the ’90s was a great decade for cinema, gifting audiences countless classics which will continue to entertain generations to come. This was an era which saw filmmakers decide to break the rules with self-aware, self-referential, and meta works which nodded towards what had come before whilst putting a new spin on the genre tropes we were all too familiar with.
Jan. 30, 2024
The best modern 2D platformer gets an official N64 reimagining as Celeste meets Super Mario, and I promise I only rage-quit once
Celeste: Fragments of the Mountain is available for free right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Announced early this morning, Celeste: Fragments of the Mountain is available to download right now viaItch.io, and promises to let you “relive the magic of Celeste Mountain alongside Madeline.” Released by Extremely OK Games, the team behind the original game, and made in a little over a week, Fragments of the Mountain places Madeline in a 3D twist heavily stylized after N64 platformers like Super Mario 64 and Spyro the Dragon.
Jan. 30, 2024
The Coen Brothers are finally reuniting – for a "very bloody" horror film
Joel and Ethan Coen are collaborating once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joel and Ethan Coen are planning to reunite for a horror film – and it sounds like it could be intense. “It’s a pure horror film, and it gets very bloody,” Ethan teased. It turns out the new film might have things in common with the brothers' first movie, too.
Jan. 30, 2024
The key to Indiana Jones' future in video games may be in a forgotten James Bond title from 16 years ago
Opinion | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle could do well to learn from this 007 offering from 2008 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking solace Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like the best series adaptation since Temple of Doom on the Atari ST over 30 years ago At the same time, as with Quantum of Solace, MachineGames understands that players want to see Indiana Jones in action, just like James Bond.
Jan. 30, 2024
The MSI Claw will cost $699, and I think that’ll give the Steam Deck a boost
It has claws, it won’t swipe them at the Steam Deck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Official MSI Claw price information has landed, with three models coming in at $699, $749, and $799 respectively. While the base model comes in at the same as the ROG Ally at launch, it’ll cost $150 more than the new Steam Deck. I still think the upcoming handheld gaming PC will cater to players looking to play Steam games on the go without as much compromise, but I am wondering whether the portable’s MSRP will simply drive more people toValve’s open arms.
Jan. 30, 2024
The original Diablo and the first two Warcraft games are now on Blizzard's Battle.net store
Replay a slice of Blizzard’s history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Diablo and the first two Warcraft games have been suddenly put on Blizzard’s Battle.net storefront. Asfirst reportedbyWowhead, Blizzard just put three of its classic RPGs on its Battle.net storefront for anyone to go back and revisit a slice of history. Diablo and Warcraft 2: Tides of Darkness both cost $9.
Jan. 30, 2024
The Witcher remake dev pledges to "remove" the parts that "are simply bad," and I think I know what's first on the chopping block
RIP to Geralt’s ‘artwork’ collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher remake studio says it plans to “remove” the parts of the original game that “are simply bad, outdated, or unnecessarily convoluted.” Rokosz is already taking aim at some of those aspects, stating that “first and foremost, we need an honest, down-to-earth analysis of which parts are simply bad, outdated, and need to be remade.
Jan. 30, 2024
Timothée Chalamet teases sandworm-riding scene in Dune 2: "The stakes of that moment are huge"
Exclusive: Timothée Chalamet tells Total Film all about one of the sequel’s most important scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Atreides star Timothée Chalamet says his sandworm-riding scene in the upcomingDune 2was “an amazing experience”. “Beyond being an exciting sequence in the movie, it represents a coming of age,” Chalamet tellsTotal Film in our new issue, which features Dune 2 on the cover and is out this Thursday.
Jan. 30, 2024
True Detective season 4 has a Silence of the Lambs Easter egg you probably missed
Have the scientists stopped screaming yet? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rumors have turned out to be true, True Detective: Night Country does in fact contain a reference to Jodie Foster’s ’90s horror classic The Silence of the Lambs, and it was so well hidden we almost missed it! During the latest episode, simply titled Part 3, Officer Evangeline Navarro (Kali Reis) attempts to withdraw information from her lover Eddie (Joel Montgrand) about the missing scientist Oliver Tagaq, but in return Eddie wants to know more about her secretive upbringing.
Jan. 30, 2024
House of the Dragon star Milly Alcock is officially Supergirl in James Gunn's DCU – and fans think it's the perfect casting
CODA star Emilia Jones and Meg Donnelly were also in the mix for the coveted role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official! As reported byDeadline,House of the Dragonstar Milly Alcock should get ready to fly as she’s now set to portray Supergirl inJames Gunn’snewDCU. Intriguingly one of the actors Alcockbeat to the rolewas Meg Donnelly, who has been the voice of Supergirl in several DC animated projects, including Crisis on Infinite Earths.
Jan. 30, 2024
PlayStation State of Play predictions: What we want to see at the 40-minute showcase that promises 15+ games
Opinion | With “extended looks at Stellar Blade and Rise of the Ronin” already confirmed, what else might we see? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithSonystaring down its latestPlayStation State of Playshowcase (Wednesday 5pm ET / 10pm GMT), we’re here to do what we do best: speculate on what we might see during the40-minute show that promises 15+ games.
Jan. 29, 2024
Destiny 2 finally got true loot rain in the Coil, and Bungie says it's ready to make it rain again: "We want to make sure that you're getting paid out for that time"
Bungie says the Coil’s rewards aren’t a one-time anomaly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 has always been better at the shooter side of the looter-shooter spectrum, but the MMO finally delivered a true-blue loot rain this season with the well-received Coil activity. You get multiple chests throughout the Coil, and if you play it well, you get a giant room full of chests at the end, all containing valuable endgame materials and some solid weapons.
Jan. 29, 2024
A Final Fantasy 6 remake matching Final Fantasy 7's ongoing trilogy would take 20 years to make, says the JRPG's original director
Yoshinori Kitase once again responds to the demand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 6’s original director has once again responded to pleas for a remake, estimating it could well take 20 years to develop. In a new interview with YouTuber Julien Chièze, Yoshinori Kitase stated that, if Final Fantasy 6 was one day remade in the same way Final Fantasy 7 has been, it would be a much “bigger” undertaking due to its vast number of characters.
Jan. 29, 2024
A new Deus Ex game has reportedly been in development for 2 years, but Embracer just canceled it amid more layoffs
97 employees have been let go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embracer Group has canceled an unannounced Deus Ex game after two years of development and laid off a number of employees at developer Eidos Montreal, reportsBloomberg. In astatement, Eidos Montreal reveals that 97 employees have been laid off across development teams, administration, and support services. “The global economic context, the challenges of our industry, and the comprehensive restructuring announced by Embracer have finally affected our studio,” reads the statement.
Jan. 29, 2024
Acer is “watching” the handheld gaming PC scene, and I hope that means budget options
Cheaper Steam Deck rivals are still a possibility When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The idea of anAcerhandheld gaming PC isn’t surprising given that all the big laptop makers are getting in on the action. However, comments made by the company suggest it might actually be on the cards, and that gives me hope for a new, cheaper Steam Deck rival.
Jan. 29, 2024
After 33 years, a modder has finally fixed the SNES's fatal graphical flaw
You’re about to have a fantastic new option for upgrading an OG SNES When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The SNES is an all-time great, but there’s a flaw in the console’s video output that has been causing consternation to retro enthusiasts for years - but now, finally, a fix is in the works. The original SNES model - the one you’re likely to have owned if you had the console back in the day - has a ton of noise in its video signal, and one of the system’s graphics chips is bad at transitioning between different colors, resulting in a streaky effect on-screen.
Jan. 29, 2024
After beating Elden Ring with only her mind, streamer takes on Palworld with the "most complete controller yet" and makes a groundbreaking discovery
Perrikaryal has managed to play Elden Ring, Valorant, and now Palworld with just her mind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ringplayer that managed to beat the RPG with literal brain waves has now gone on to use their talents onPalworld, and has created the “most complete controller yet.” Last year, streamer Perrikaryal, aka Perri, impressed us on several occasions after not only finding a way toplay Elden Ring using just her mind, but alsobeating the game, and laterdefeating Maleniawith the same technology.
Jan. 29, 2024
American Fiction review: "Jeffrey Wright shines in the fiendishly smart comedy-drama"
Jeffrey Wright hits a career high in a film that’s terrifically funny, beautifully written, thoughtful, and provocative. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. TV writer Cord Jefferson (HBO’s Watchmen) makes an auspicious filmmaking debut with this wincingly acute comedy-drama. Jeffrey Wright, in a rare but highly satisfying lead role, plays Thelonius ‘Monk’ Ellison, an embittered literature academic whose lofty new book (a reworking of Aeschylus’ The Persians) has left publishers cold.
Jan. 29, 2024
As Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League draws near, its devs say it's one of "the most well-optimized games" they've worked on
The game’s 45GB file size is for a good reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis almost here, and its devs are saying it’s one of “the most well-optimized games” they’ve ever worked on. We’re just days away from playing as Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Deadshot, and King Shark in Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League - after it wasdelayed multiple timeslast year.
Jan. 29, 2024
Austin Butler teases the dangerous allure of his Dune 2 villain: "There's something sort of seductive about him"
Exclusive: Austin Butler opens up about playing Dune: Part 2 antagonist Feyd-Rautha When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issue, which features Dune 2 on the cover and is out this Thursday, Butler tells us: “Denis described him to me as having a psychotic nature, but yet there’s something sort of seductive about him as well.
Jan. 29, 2024
Avowed is set in Pillars of Eternity's world, but Obsidian says you don't need to have played its older CRPG
The new game draws things like spells from Obsidian’s older game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t worry, you don’t need to know anything about Obsidian’s massive CRPGs before you dive headlong intoAvowed. GamesRadar+ just spoke to Avowed director director Carrie Patel and gameplay director Gabe Paramo, as part of our hugeAvowed previewlooking ahead at the CRPG. Thankfully, both senior developers have stood firm in the belief that you don’t need to have played games like Pillars of Eternity to enjoy Obsidian’s forthcoming game.
Jan. 29, 2024
Avowed's focus on choice and consequence means "most players won't discover 100% of what you've built for them", but Obsidian wouldn't have it any other way
Interview | In combat, narrative and exploration, Avowed is dialing the choice-factor up to 11 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choice is massive inAvowed. We’ve seen glimpses of this already – most recently during this month’s Xbox Developer Direct, and first-hand from Obsidian itself in conversation with GamesRadar+ – which has given us a closer look at the upcoming action RPG’s first-person, flexible combat system that will let us choose our own loadouts.
Jan. 29, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player manages to die on the RPG's very first dice roll by summoning an evil elemental, all thanks to its most unpredictable D&D class trait
Wild Magic can mess you up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player managed to have some of the worst luck we’ve ever seen, leaving them dead before they were even able to leave the starting room. The player below is the unfortunate victim of some incredibly bad luck. It turns out that it’s actually all the fault of Wild Magic, a Sorcerer subclass in Baldur’s Gate 3 that can sometimes cause random, entirely unforeseen consequences to casting the simplest spells.
Jan. 29, 2024
Blizzard's new president is an Activision executive who oversaw Call of Duty
Johanna Faries will lead Blizzard while acknowledging “different gameplay experiences” from Activision’s games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard Entertainmenthas announced former Call of Duty GM Johanna Faries is its new president, replacing outgoing leader Mike Ybarra. In anews release, Faries is quick to acknowledge themass layoffs at Blizzardthat accompanied Ybarra’s departure from the company and preceded her apointment as president.
Jan. 29, 2024
Bungie casually reveals it made a Destiny 2 dating sim internally that fans of the MMO's many hotties will never get to play
Crow fans in absolute shambles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever pondered the possibility of aDestiny 2dating sim, you’re absolutely not alone. Some devs atBungienot only considered the idea, it turns out they actually made one in-house. In a recent roundtable interview reflecting on the ongoing Season of the Wish, a group of Destiny 2 devs fielded a question about the game modes within the MMO and a recent uptick in roguelike-style content.
Jan. 29, 2024
Cruel Palworld experiment fails to overwork Pals to death, sick and depressed test subjects sold for 5,076 gold because healing them is "too much of a bother"
The eight-hour experiment forced Pals to work continually without sleep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pocketpair had to have known this was coming. Palworldnot only empowers, but straight up encourages players to do some incomprehensibly cruel acts to the creatures of its world in the name of efficiency. Your job, chiefly, is to catch free-roaming Pals and force them to work and fight for you for free, and yet, as if the premise isn’t messed up enough, one player set out to find whether Pals can be killed simply by becoming overworked.
Jan. 29, 2024
Dakota Johnson calls filming Madame Web on a blue screen "absolutely psychotic," but she trusted the director
Johnson says the experience was new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web star Dakota Johnson has opened up on her experience filming theSonyMarvel movie, and it sounds like it was unlike anything she’d shot before. Johnson plays the main character Cassandra Webb, who begins having visions of a mysterious masked killer. The Defenders' S.J. Clarkson directs. “I trusted her so much,” Johnson toldEntertainment Weeklyof Clarkson.
Jan. 29, 2024
Daredevil set photos tease a new villain and two fan favorites returning
New Daredevil: Born Again set photos are here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Daredevil: Born Again set photos have surfaced online, and they include some very exciting reveals. For one thing, fan favorites Karen Page and Foggy Nelson are definitely back – played once again by Deborah Ann Wall and Elden Henson – and they can be seen walking side by side with their pal Matt Murdock.
Jan. 29, 2024
Deleted Deadpool 3 synopsis says it will "change the history of the MCU" with Wolverine
Deadpool 3’s deleted synopsis is certainly R-rated and gives us more questions than answers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While some have been busy piecing togetherDeadpool 3’s plot through the many, many out-of-context set photos during production, Marvel’s Japanese website has given us our first (semi-official) tease of the MCU threequel’s story – before being swiftly deleted. “The fucking irresponsible hero Deadpool will change the history of the MCU with Wolverine?
Jan. 29, 2024
If you like Baldur's Gate 3, you should play one of BioWare's best-ever choice-driven sci-fi RPGs
Opinion | Star Wars: The Old Republic has more in common with Larian’s latest than you might realize When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3has reinvigorated interest not just in CRPGs, but in narrative-heavy choice-based games where interactions with NPCs feel like they truly matter. Larian Studios' latest undertaking isn’t the first game to take this approach, but one standout you should absolutely try if you haven’t already is Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Jan. 29, 2024
Diablo 4 Gallowvine locations to find the crafting herb
How to get Gallowvine in Diablo 4 so you can craft potion upgrades and elixirs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Gallowvine is a handy herb to find, as it’s a crafting material required to produce some essential items and upgrade healing potions. As you’ll be starting again from scratch inDiablo 4 Season of the Construct, you’re going to need a decent supply of this resource in order to rebuild and bolster your character, so where can you get it from?
Jan. 29, 2024
Dolly Parton's production company is working on a Buffy reboot
Ready for a revamp? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dolly Parton says producers are working on a reboot of beloved ’00s supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. “They’re still working on that,” Parton toldBusiness Insider. “They’re thinking about bringing it back and revamping it.” Parton didn’t specify who, exactly, is involved in these plans, but the country singer had a little-known role in the show – she was an uncredited producer on the show via her production company Sandollar Productions, which she co-founded the company with her former manager Sandy Gallin.
Jan. 29, 2024
Elden Ring tank sends their Poise stat through the roof to brute force the Malenia fight without dodging a single attack
For Malenia, they were the boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnElden Ringplayer has defeated Malenia without dodging any of her attacks, simply brute forcing their way through the entire boss fight. The player in question was armed with a huge Heavy Great Stars mace that’s been leveled up a staggering 25 times. Speaking of staggering, that’s what Malenia does pretty often as she’s repeatedly bludgeoned over the head with the gigantic weapon in the video below, as the player refuses to buckle under the onslaught of her attacks.
Jan. 29, 2024
First look at Severance season 2 sees Adam Scott on the run as filming begins
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance season 2 has officially entered production – and Apple TV Plus has shared an exclusive behind-the-scenes pic. Season 1 ended on a massive cliffhanger – and with our core cast in loads of trouble – so it’s no surprise that Adam Scott’s Mark is running through the halls of Lumon in the new photo.
Jan. 29, 2024
Following Steven Yeun's exit, The Bear's Ayo Edebiri is the latest star to leave Marvel's Thunderbolts - but a replacement is already lined up
Geraldine Viswanathan is set to take her place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ayo Edebiri is the latest star to pull out of Thunderbolts, but Geraldine Viswanathan is set to take her place. PerVariety, Edebiri was forced to pull out due to scheduling conflicts. Viswanathan shared the Variety article to herInstagramstory, writing, “Thank you to my friend @AyoEdebiri for being too booked.
Jan. 29, 2024
Footage of axed Call of Duty game developed by Tony Hawk studio Neversoft showcases intense space-based action
Leaked gameplay reveals the developer’s vision for a “futuristic” Call of Duty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video clips of a canceled Call of Duty game once being worked on by Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater studio Neversoft has surfaced online. Twitter user @mangafigurines posted footage from “NX1,” also known as Call of Duty: Future Warfare, showcasing gameplay taken from the mission Moonbase Assault.
Jan. 29, 2024
Gears of War creator reacts to Palworld's success by revealing he pitched a "medieval Pokemon with baby dragons" game years ago
Cliff Bleszinski was apparently ahead of the curve When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gears of War’s creator has commented on the success ofPalworld, revealing that he once pitched his own Pokemon-like atEpic Games"many years ago." Cliff Bleszinski, who is primarily known for his work on the Gears of War series, has taken to Twitter to share an interesting insight into his career and touch on the most recent Pokemon-like survival game to take the world by storm.
Jan. 29, 2024
Genshin Impact 4.4 release date and time - When the Xianyun and Gaming banner starts
Here’s when Genshin Impact version 4.4 launches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact 4.4 release time is approaching, with new characters Xianyun and Gaming headlining the new update. Genshin Impact version 4.4 is scheduled to release on Wednesday, January 31, but thanks to timezone gaps in the maintenance schedule of Chinese developer Hoyoverse, it’s actually going to arrive the night of Tuesday, January 30.
Jan. 29, 2024
How to breed Anubis in Palworld
How to easily get a Palworld Anubis Egg by breeding the right combination of Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Anubis breeding is vital if you’re looking to create an all-star team, but breeding Pals is the best way to get one for yourself. Because Anubis is one of the most powerful Pals in the game, finding one in the wilds ofPalworldthat you can easily catch is incredibly difficult.
Jan. 29, 2024
How to breed Faleris in Palworld
Palworld powerhouse Faleris is the combination of two other rare Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Palworld Faleris breeding effort will actually require some of the rarest Pals in the game even before you can start, as the fiery phoenix Pal is bred from two other Pals that are an effort to obtain on their own terms. Alternatively, there’s a place you can find it in the wild, but be prepared for one of the most lethal boss fights in all of Palworld.
Jan. 29, 2024
How to get clay in Enshrouded
The best clay farming locations and how to get there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to find clay in Enshrouded a lot, but it’s a difficult resource to locate. In fact, if you haven’t done much exploration, there’s a good chance you haven’t come across any Enshrouded clay yet. As lumps of clay are used in many crafting recipes, such as the kiln and the explosive powder grenade, it’s important to change that.
Jan. 29, 2024
How to get the Tempest Roar in Diablo 4
The Diablo 4 Tempest Roar is a Unique helm for Druids, and this is where to farm for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get the Tempest Roar in Diablo 4, you need to defeat the right enemies on one of the harder difficulty levels, while also getting extremely lucky with your item drops. That’s because the Tempest Roar helm is one of theDiablo 4 Uniques, and therefore has a very low drop rate to account for its rarity.
Jan. 29, 2024
I've been obsessed with this Super Mario Odyssey-inspired Metroidvania since last year and now it finally has a release date
Biomorph is out in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I thought March couldn’t get any more tailor-made for me betweenlong-awaited sequel Dragon’s Dogma 2and surpriseVanillaware tactical RPG Unicorn Overlord, but now I can add promising Metroidvania Biomorph to the lineup too. It’s out March 4 on PC and Switch, and I am way more excited than I thought I would be.
Jan. 29, 2024
15 years after its release, the writer behind Jennifer's Body wants to make a sequel
Looks like it’s round two for Megan Fox’s man-eating horror hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Viewed nowadays as a cult horror hit that was way ahead of its time, demon flickJennifer’s Bodydidn’t get the praise it deserved upon release. In the interim, the movie has catapulted into acclaim, and writer Diablo Cody wants to make a sequel.
Jan. 29, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth fans think an Easter Egg references a long-forgotten Yakuza 5 hero
Is “S-Kun” who we think it is? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Yakuza: Like a Dragon Easter Egg might be referencing one of Yakuza 5’s long-forgotten heroes. Infinite Wealth features a radio station called After6Junction, which often broadcasts exclusively in Japanese without any English translation available. However, as noted byVG247the player below has taken a stab at translating the radio episodes themselves, and discovered that one show could well be referencing a Yakuza 5 character.
Jan. 29, 2024
Madame Web director teases similarities between Sony Marvel movie and Netflix's Jessica Jones: "There's a grittiness"
Exclusive: S. J. Clarkson, who helmed the first two episodes of the Marvel TV show, has opened up about its link to Madame Web When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web is set to follow in the footsteps of hit Netflix seriesJessica Jones, says director S. J. Clarkson, as she teases theSonyMarvel movie’s “grounded” and “gritty” tone. Inthe new issue of Total Film, which featuresDune: Part 2on the cover and is out this Thursday, the British filmmaker, who has worked on titles such as Orange is the New Black, Bates Motel, and The Defenders, describes Jones' and Madame Web protagonist Cassandra Web as “loners”.
Jan. 29, 2024
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur season 3 has already been written, but there's no guarantee it happens: "We definitely want to tell that story"
Exclusive: Season 2 is set to begin in early February, and executive producer Steve Loter wants more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highly anticipated season 2 ofDisney’s animated show Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is set to debut on Disney Channel on February 2 ahead of dropping the next day on Disney Plus. With the first season ending on a major cliffhanger, the second season looks to be even bigger, and according to the folks behind the show, there’s already a third season written and waiting in the wings.
Jan. 29, 2024
Underrated sci-fi film Moon director assembles cast for new movie adaptation of 2000 AD comic Rogue Trooper
Mission: Impossible’s Aneurin Barnard and Slow Horses' Jack Lowden will star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rogue Trooper film, based on the strip of the same name from British anthology comic 2000 AD, tells the story of 19 (Aneurin Barnard), a blue-skinned super soldier fighting in a relentless future war. 19 is the sole-survivor of an invasion who must find the traitor who sold his comrades out.
Jan. 29, 2024
New Dragon Ball fighting game has 164 roster slots - and that includes at least 11 different Gokus
Goku fans will be well catered for in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bandai Namcohas unveiled a selection of characters playable in Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero, and it looks like fans of Goku and Vegeta will be spoiled for choice. The first 24 have been officially announced by the publisher and are made up of 11 different Gokus and 13 variants of his lifelong rival Vegeta.
Jan. 29, 2024
New Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire trailer introduces a gnarly sewer dragon as the gang face their biggest threat yet
Plus, director Gil Kenan tells us more about the spooky sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new international trailer for Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire has finally landed, revealing the franchise’s fiendishly frosty return to New York City. Who you gonna call? Yep, the Ghostbusters are back – along with the iconic theme tune, Slimer and marshmallows galore. Speaking to Total Film, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire director and co-writer Gil Kenan explains: “The move to Oklahoma in Afterlife was very much by design.
Jan. 29, 2024
New trailer for Dragon Ball anime show Daima showcases Goku's new villains
Little Goku has some scary-looking enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new teaser for the upcoming Dragon Ball anime series has dropped, giving us a sneak peek at what villains Goku will face this season, and they look pretty formidable. The Dragon Ball: Daima trailer opens up with a panoramic view of the new universe before introducing us to some rather scary beasts, from a big green dragon to a gang of purple soldiers.
Jan. 29, 2024
Nintendo is taking legal action against a Pokemon clone, but it ain't Palworld
Nintendo isn’t a big fan of PokeZoo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s forever lawsuit-happy legal team is going after a new IP with an admittedly conspicuous likeness to Pokemon, but it’s not the one you’re thinking of. As if there’s any ambiguity left, it’s notPalworldthat Nintendo is sending its lawyers after. WhilePalworld Pokemon modsare definitely being targeted, andNintendo has said it’s investigating potential copyright infringement by developer Pocketpair, the game itself has so far eludedThe Pokemon Company’s infamous wrath.
Jan. 29, 2024
Orion and the Dark review: "Netflix's animated adaptation is warm and witty thanks to Charlie Kaufman"
This warm, witty, anxiety-battling sky ride will have you humming “hello darkness, my new friend…” Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. First-time director Sean Charmatz’s visuals retain the original picture book’s warm, line-drawn feel, gorgeous watercolor landscapes, and Orion’s Captain Underpants-style notebook sketches of his fears. But it’s Kaufman’s talky, empathetic story that rules here.
Jan. 29, 2024
PlayStation State of Play confirmed for this week with a "40 minute" broadcast "covering 15+ games"
Sony says to expect “guest appearances from some of the most talented minds in gaming” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas confirmed that its rumored State of Play broadcast will broadcast this Wednesday. The State of Play will air on January 31 at 2pm PT / 5PM ET / 10pm GMT. You’ll be able to tune in via PlayStation’s channels onYouTube,Twitch, andTikTok.
Jan. 29, 2024
Refusing to be buried by Palworld, survival RPG Enshrouded hits 1 million players in 4 days
Dev says “this is just the beginning” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded is an RPG-infused survival game that had the misfortune of launching in the shadow of Palworld, another open-world survival game that found the kind of virality even AAA studios would kill for. That hasn’t stopped it from finding success in its own right, however. Developer Keen Games says Enshrouded hit 1 million players just 4 days after its Early Access launch, making it a hugely popular survival game in its own right.
Jan. 29, 2024
Roguelike fan "appalled" to discover that after spending 300 hours on one game, they've only managed 7 victories: "This is brutal"
“Am I the worst Slay the Spire player ever?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roguelikes are among the toughest games you can play, challenging your ability to react quickly, strategize cleverly, and stay calm under pressure, as one wrong move can see you unceremoniously thrown back to the start screen. It’s brutal, but having all of your hard-fought victories undone is all part of the charm of these games.
Jan. 29, 2024
Sam Wilson’s new Captain America suit might have been leaked – and it could be the best MCU costume yet
A brand new suit for a Brave New World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam Wilson’s new suit in Captain America: Brave New World has seemingly leaked in unlikely circumstances. If we take the art at face value – nothing has been confirmed by Marvel and we should still take this with a grain of salt – then it appears the white suit donned by Sam at the end ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldieris out.
Jan. 29, 2024
Short King Martin Scorsese has relatable reason as to why he doesn't go to the cinema
Hollywood’s most iconic short king has spoken! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legendary director Martin Scorsese may be the king of the big screen, but he rarely gets to see his own films, or any movies for that matter, on said big screen. Why you might ask? Well, he just doesn’t like to visit the movie theater, and his reasons why are more than relatable.
Jan. 29, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws devs explain how they decided which of "the most iconic corners of the galaxy" to explore in the open-world game
“Each of the locations featured in Star Wars Outlaws are crucial to Kay’s story” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawstakes places on a number of planets both familiar to franchise fans and new for the open-world game, andUbisoftsays it chose which locations to explore based on what would best serve the story of protagonist Kay Vess.
Jan. 29, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws tells a tight story across specific locations with "strong, thriving underworlds" – but your reputation could change everything
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The more I learn aboutStar Wars Outlaws, the more it starts to sound something like a sci-fi Red Dead Redemption 2. We already know that the Outer Rim scoundrel Kay Vess’s storytakes place between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of The Jediin terms of theStar Wars timeline, but the thing I’m finding most interesting is how reputation will affect your experience in “the most iconic corners of the galaxy” and those “new and exotic locations” alike.
Jan. 29, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League pulled offline an hour after launch due to a bug that completes the entire story as soon as you start playing
Rocksteady’s latest superhero caper is already available if you own the Deluxe Edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis out now - as long as you opted into its early access release and you live in New Zealand where it’s now January 30 - but it’s already been pulled offline due to a huge bug with story progression.
Jan. 29, 2024
The 10 best cult-classic movies of all time, ranked
From Big Trouble in Little China to The Evil Dead, the greatest cult-classic movies you need to see today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best cult movies come in many shapes and sizes. Some are big-budget box-office bombs, others are obscure indies. Many are very well made, while a few are only enjoyed with a degree of irony.
Jan. 29, 2024
The 10 best monster movies of all time, ranked
From Godzilla to The Thing, here’s the best monster movies that you need to watch today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For as long as people have told stories, they’ve told terrifying tales of creatures lurking in corners and beings beyond belief hiding in the dark. It was probably inevitable then that these beasts would find their way to the silver screen, and the best monster movies have delighted and frightened film fans for nearly a century now.
Jan. 29, 2024
The 10 best samurai movies of all time, ranked
From 13 Samurai to The Last Samurai, we pick the 10 best samurai movies that you need to rewatch today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samurai movies have long fascinated film fans since the genre first emerged from Japan in the early ’20s, and it’s pretty understandable why. It’s a genre that lends itself to a myriad of stories.
Jan. 29, 2024
The blood-soaked comic history of Muse, the potential villain of Daredevil: Born Again
Meet Muse, the villain who blinded Daredevil’s sidekick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil has one of the moststrikingly eccentric rogue’s galleries of villainsin mainstream superhero comics, and now Muse, one of his more terrifying but lesser known villains, may be getting a spotlight in the MCU. While there are no official details,graffiti spotted on the setofDisneyPlus' MCU streaming seriesDaredevil: Born Againwhich displays a signature reading “Muse” seems to point to an appearance from the deadly villain at some point in the planned 18-episode season.
Jan. 29, 2024
The Spy x Family game looks like the dumb field trip with the Forgers I've always wanted, and it's out in June
Very waku waku When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spy x Anya: Operation Memories looks like an appropriately-dumb riff on the Spy x Family extravaganza, and now it has a release date. Wefirst heard about Spy x Anya: Operation Memories last year, when a reveal trailer showed Anya on a new mission of her own. Now, we knowBandai Namco’s new game will be out later this year on June 28, and it’ll be launching across, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch platforms.
Jan. 29, 2024
Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya say they're keen for Dune 3, as Denis Villeneuve teases Part 2's ending
Exclusive: Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya say they’re “super enthusiastic” to hear what Villeneuve is planning beyond Dune: Part 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2may not have even been released in cinemas yet, but stars Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya say they’re already “super enthusiastic” to hear director Denis Villeneuve’s plans for Part 3. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issue, which features Dune: Part 2 on the cover and is out this Thursday, Villeneuve describes the exciting two installments of Dune as a “complete” story, before going on to suggest that Part 2’s “heartbreaking” conclusion could set up events further explored in another sequel.
Jan. 29, 2024
Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler go into battle in these exclusive Dune: Part Two images
A new look at the next chapter in Denis Villeneuve’s astonishing space odyssey… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Published in the mid-’60s, author Frank Herbert’s science-fiction epic Dune became one of the genre’s bibles, and was long-considered impossible to adapt for the screen. Set in the distant future, it told an interstellar tale of noble houses and planetary fiefs, and of how the Artreides family accept stewardship of the desert planet Arrakis, the only source of melange, a spice that can extend life, enhance the mind’s capabilities, and aid space travel.
Jan. 29, 2024
Netflix's new number one movie is a Korean action flick that's like Mad Max meets The Last of Us
Badland Hunters is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. South Korean actioner Badland Hunters has become Netflix’s new number one movie after just three days of streaming – and it’s being described by critics as Mad Max meets The Last of Us. As of January 28, the disaster flick has bagged the top spot in the streamer’s worldwide ranking, followed up by the likes of Lift, Sixty Minutes, Society of the Snow, and The Kitchen.
Jan. 29, 2024
Where to find amber in Enshrouded
The best locations to farm amber in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded amber is an important resource to find if you wish to upgrade your Flame Level or craft a new armour set. Mages in particular will benefit from amber, as the healer armour, mage armour, and fireball spell all require this material. However, amber veins are clouded by a deadly red shroud in the beginning of the game, so it can be difficult to find them.
Jan. 28, 2024
Verdicts seem to be reversing on Diablo 4 Season 3 after a substantial patch buffs Echo of Malphas
After community backlash reached a boil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4once again found itself in the eye of the storm with the launch of Season 3 (Season of Construct), as community complaints took aim atunpopular trapsthat littered some encounters andineffective loot. But Blizzard’s newest patch seems to have reversed the verdict. “We first want to thank the Diablo community for the feedback since the launch of Season 3 earlier this week,” community development director Adam Fletcher wrote on the Blizzardforums.
Jan. 28, 2024
Hollow Knight Silksong's agonizingly long road to release might actually be an accidental stroke of genius
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over the gate As a big fan of the original Hollow Knight, I’m as excited to get my hands on the next step as anyone. But in the last year alone, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with so many other Metroidvanias, that I’ve found myself longing for Silksong a little less than before. While a little rough around the edges,The Last Case of Benedict Foxposed an interesting premise with its detective-styled multi-dimensional problem solving – and what that game may have lacked in depth, it definitely made up for in visual appeal.
Jan. 28, 2024
Obsidian wants Avowed to be a "challenging" RPG that's more complex than "black-and-white, good-versus-evil morality"
Breaking away from the moral binary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentis hammering away at its fantasy-with-firearms roleplaying gameAvowed, due this year, which the developers hope can surpass the “black-and-white” moral binary. “Our approach to choice and consequences is to eschew a black-and-white, good-versus-evil morality scale, where the moral balance of your decision is very obvious,” director Carrie Patel explains in aninterview with Gamesradar, “but rather something that feels closer to life, where sometimes it’s not obvious or sometimes the right choice feels obvious, but the outcome can be surprising; justified but surprising.
Jan. 28, 2024
Palworld explorer gets extra lucky, catching a Level 45 Pal with a 0.03% chance of success while critically underleveled
Never tell Jormuntide the odds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When catching firearm-wielding creatures inPalworld, a low chance of success usually deters any would-be monster-tamers from trying. But one explorer managed to capture a wildly overleveled creature and beat the whopping 3-in-10,000 odds. Throwing caution to the wind and scoffing at those odds, the player did eventually catch Jormuntide in its round prison, with only a handful of attempts too.
Jan. 28, 2024
Gears of War's Cliffy B gives up on returning to the series: "If they were smart, they'd enlist me"
“It’s time to move on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cliff Bleszinski (sometimes known as Cliffy B) has mentioned on multiple occasions that he was interested in returning to the Gears of War series, but after publically gunning for a consulting gig, he now says that “it’s time to move on.” Bleszinski was previously the lead designer on the original Gears of War trilogy before founding the now-defunct studio Boss Key Productions and spearheading the gravity-defying arena shooter Lawbreakers.
Jan. 28, 2024
The GTA 6 trailer landed 8 weeks ago – what has the Grand Theft Auto community been speculating about since?
Grand Theft Autopsy | From Lucia’s actor to the unnamed co-protagonist’s role, we dissect the biggest GTA 6 rumors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to Grand Theft Autopsy, a new recurring feature here on GamesRadar+ where we dissect the latest news, rumors and general goings on inGTA 6. In the wake of last month’s explosive trailer, Rockstar itself has stayed silent – but its community definitelyhas not, speculating on everything from potential story threads to character backstories, map size and so much more.
Jan. 28, 2024
The 10 best drama movies of all time, ranked
From Citizen Kane to No Country for Old Men, here’s the best dramas that you absolutely need to watch today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being arguably the most common type of film, drama movies are a tricky thing to define. Afterall, a lot of people believe the best stories come from conflict, and what’s a conflict if not drama?
Jan. 27, 2024
The best mystery movies of all time, ranked
From Knives Out to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, here’s the 10 best mystery movies to keep you on the edge of your seat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tales of suspense captivated audiences long before the invention of film, so it’s entirely understandable why the best mystery movies have kept cinema-goers on the edge of their seats for years now.
Jan. 27, 2024
Baghead star opens up on horror movie's shock ending, and reveals whether or not she'd be up for a sequel
Exclusive: Freya Allan also chats to GamesRadar+ about how she’s still itching to film a “proper” death scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Baghead. Turn back now if you’ve yet to see the film and don’t want to know what happens. Unlike almost every other genre, horror movies can play fast and loose when it comes to their heroes and villains, particularly when they center around possession.
Jan. 27, 2024
ConcernedApe recommends a new save file for Stardew Valley 1.6 "to see everything in context"
But continuing with an existing farm shouldn’t be a problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone is gearing up to release the 1.6 update for perennial farming/lifeing simStardew Valley, but budding pixel croppers might want to start a new save file to see all the newness “in context.” Barone has since hinted atstrange storage solutions,pets wearing hats, and a freshNew Year eventcomplete with fireworks - alongside various other additions, fixes, and improvements.
Jan. 27, 2024
Elden Ring player about to max out their real-life frenzy meter after spending 35 hours bravely explaining "the entire lore"
Fromsoftware’s vague lore tidbits invite such epic videos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. YouTuberSmoughTownhas a knack for researching and explaining the lore behind several Soulslike hits, from Lords of the Fallen to the grand Dark Souls. Their latest series aims to explain “the entire lore” behind the studio’s magnum opus Elden Ring and its fractured demigod-housing setting The Lands Between.
Jan. 27, 2024
Palworld players are already prepping for PvP, like this trainer who stashed 300 Spheres that can catch other people's Pals
Catch ‘em all means other players’ creature friends, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldtrainers are already preparing for the upcoming player-versus-player modes, most notably by hoarding 300 Pal Spheres that can nab other players' creature friends. Posts on the monster-taming survival game’s subreddit, like the one below, show that some players have used console commands to spawn in Radar Spheres, which work like regular creature-catching items only this time they can catch someone else’s Pals too.
Jan. 27, 2024
Princess Peach Showtime has all of the makings of one of the biggest Switch highlights this year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Performing powers As with any new game on the horizon, it’s always best to temper expectations, but there’s so much about Princess Peach Showtime that speaks to me. The adventure takes place in Sparkle Theater, where Peach goes to see a show, but everything is said to take a turn when “the wicked Grape and the Sour Bunch suddenly make their grand entrance”.
Jan. 27, 2024
With its new demo, the "Hollow Knight meets Kirby" Metroidvania from former AAA devs has officially become one of my most-wanted 2024 releases
Hands-on with an extended demo for Biomorph, which is finally out this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Metroidvania Biomorphcaught my eye almost a year agowith, as developer Lucid Dreams Studio put it, a “Hollow Knight meets Kirby” monster mash formula. I was pretty into the game after trying its short, 10-minute Steam demo (still playable right now).
Jan. 27, 2024
Avowed lead reveals there's "no one perfect build" in Obsidian's classless RPG: "There's gonna be choice and consequence for what you kit out”
So you can mix and match the guns, wands, and shields however you want When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmenthas been heavily emphasizing player choice and freedom in the lead-up to its first-person fantasy roleplaying gameAvowed. In line with that you’re-the-center-of-the-universe message, the developers have revealed that there’s “no one perfect build” in its classless RPG. “At Obsidian, it’s your world, your way, right?
Jan. 26, 2024
A Top Gun: Maverick star could be taking over as the MCU's Sentry after Steven Yeun exited the role
Sentry will appear in Thunderbolts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since Steven Yeun exited the role of Sentry in Marvel’s Thunderbolts, a potential frontrunner to take over the part has emerged –Top Gun: Maverickstar Lewis Pullman. Pullman played Top Gun student Bob in the movie, starring opposite the likes of Tom Cruise and Miles Teller (there’s no word yet if Pullman will be back for the threequel).
Jan. 26, 2024
Acolyte of the Altar is a Slay the Spire-style roguelike deckbuilder with epic beasts that look like they've stumbled right out of Shadow of the Colossus
It’s set to arrive on PC in March, and you can play the demo now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deckbuilding has become a hugely popular genre in recent years thanks to brilliant titles like Hearthstone, Slay the Spire, and Inscryption. They’re easy to pick up and play but tough to master, and undoubtedly keep you coming back for more.
Jan. 26, 2024
After 33 years, this NES co-op cult classic is getting a gorgeous SNES-style upgrade from one of the best retro remake studios around
“The average age of the team members is now 55,” so they know a thing or two about retro gaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Shadow of the Ninja was a 1990 NES action-platformer that took more than a few cues from Ninja Gaiden. While not quite as tight as that stone-cold 8-bit classic, Shadow of the Ninja stood out with its Contra-style 2-player co-op mode, and combined with its goofy cyberpunk story of an evil, magical emperor taking over the good ol' USA, it’s come to gather a cult following over the years.
Jan. 26, 2024
Ahsoka star defends Sabine Wren against backlash from Star Wars fans to her Force abilities
Natasha Liu Bordizzo doesn’t see a problem with Sabine’s Jedi journey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsokastar Natasha Liu Bordizzo, who playsSabine Wrenin the Star Wars show, has spoken out on her character’s Jedi journey. Sabine isn’t Force sensitive in the traditional sense, with no apparent connection to the mystical energy at first. But, asAhsoka Tanoreminds her, the Force resides in all living things – and, eventually, Sabine is able to use the Force at the end of season 1.
Jan. 26, 2024
An indie platformer inspired by the worst Zelda games ever made is getting a special controller inspired by one of the worst input devices ever made
Against all better judgement, the spirit of the CD-i lives on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore is bringing back the spirit of the most infamous games in the Zelda series, and it’s channeling an equally infamous input device for a special edition controller. Back in the ’90s, Nintendo licensed some of its properties to external developers for a device called the Phillips CD-i.
Jan. 26, 2024
Avowed's commitment to ubiquitous player choice could make it 2024's standout RPG: "At Obsidian, it's your world, your way, right?"
Interview | In combat, in questing, and in everything between, Avowed puts you at the heart of everything it does When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Player choice is really key to all of our games at Obsidian,” says Avowed game director Carrie Patel. “And for us, that is really about letting the player build and express their character. It’s about who they want to be in the fantastical worlds we build, and the dilemmas and challenges we put in front of the player.
Jan. 26, 2024
BFFs Ben Affleck and Matt Damon are reuniting for a new Netflix crime thriller
Animals could start filming this March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 35 years on from their first time working together, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon’s fruitful history of Hollywood collaborations is showing no signs of slowing down. Affleck will direct Matt Damon in new Netflix movie Animals, which the streamer describes as a “kidnapping thriller.” According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Animals will revolve around “a mayoral candidate and his wife whose son is kidnapped.
Jan. 26, 2024
Billy Dee Williams says angry Star Wars fans confronted him for years: "You betrayed Han Solo!"
Williams also thinks Lando’s actions in The Empire Strikes Back are understandable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Billy Dee Williams has felt the wrath of angry Star Wars fans. In a new interview with Entertainment Weekly’sDagobah Dispatch podcast, the actor, who played Lando Calrissian in the saga, revealed that furious fans would often confront him for Lando’s betrayal of Han Solo inThe Empire Strikes Back.
Jan. 26, 2024
Blizzard dev tributes pour in for the "sick" canceled survival game we'll never play and the "fantastic" team behind it
“I loved this project, and I loved this team” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tributes from developers have been flooding in for Blizzard’s unannounced survival game following its cancellation. Yesterday brought the news thatBlizzard’s survival game set in “a whole new universe” is no more. This comes as part of changes withinMicrosoft’s gaming division that have also resulted injob losses for over 1,900 staff membersacross Activision Blizzard, Zenimax, and Xbox.
Jan. 26, 2024
Bloodborne Kart has been delayed to "scrub the branding off" after Sony got in contact
“Don’t worry, the game is still coming out!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloodborne Kart, the long-awaited fan game that started as an April Fools' joke, is getting delayed to remove all reference to theFromSoftwareaction-RPG afterSonygot in contact with the devs. “So Sony contacted us,” the devs explain in a message posted tosocial media. “Long story short, we need to scrub the branding off of what was previously known as Bloodborne Kart.
Jan. 26, 2024
Bringing sweet relief, Rocksteady says it doesn't want Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League to "feel like a life commitment"
“We all love playing games, but we also have lives (sort of)” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a rare and deeply appreciated show of mercy, Rocksteady saysSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueisn’t designed to swallow up your entire life. In a DiscordQ&A, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League game designer Axel Rydby admitted, to sighs of relief heard ‘round the world, “We all love playing games, but we also have lives (sort of).
Jan. 26, 2024
Can J-Lo fix it? Jennifer Lopez joins Bob the Builder movie from the makers of Barbie
He’s just Bobby from the block When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jennifer Lopez has joined Mattel’s upcoming Bob the Builder adaptation as a producer. The movie will be based on the long-running children’s show of the same name that follows a builder and his collection of anthropomorphized work-vehicles as he works on various construction jobs. The new movie adaptation from the creators ofBarbiewill be heading in a different direction, though, as Roberto travels to Puerto Rico for a major job.
Jan. 26, 2024
Canceled Blizzard survival game was in development for 6 years, and its engine spelled its doom
The game engine Synapse is at least partly to blame for Odyssey’s cancelation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re learning more information aboutBlizzard’s canceled survival gameand the circumstances that led to its cancelation. On Thursday, we learned Blizzard canceled an ambitioussurvival game set “in a whole new universe"and moved some of its developers to other projects. At the same time, we were learning thatMicrosoftis laying off1,900 employees across its gaming divisionand that Blizzard president Mike Ybarra is stepping down from his position.
Jan. 26, 2024
Dune 2 release date, cast, and everything you need to know about the upcoming sequel
Get caught up on Dune: Part Two before its March release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune 2 is right around the corner, and we finally know what critics think. For everything you need to know about ourDune: Part Two review, read on below, as well as the latest on the new movie. It’s certainly been a long wait for the highly anticipated follow-up to Denis Villeneuve’s award-winning blockbuster, after a series of delays pushed it back to its March release date.
Jan. 26, 2024
Dune: Part Two is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Spice up your life with an exclusive, in-depth look at the sci-fi sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers of the upcoming issue of Total Film magazine have been revealed, and they see us going back to the sandy planet of Arrakis for some gigantic action. Concluding the epic story that widened cinemagoers’ eyes and squeezed their hearts, theDune 2issue is landing on shelves on Thursday, February 1, and subscribers will be receiving their copies shortly.
Jan. 26, 2024
Especially after Palworld, the death of Blizzard's survival game makes me yearn for a AAA take on PC's most vibrant genre
Opinion| It’s wild that there are still barely any AAA survival games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sheer, enduring popularity of the genre makes the decision to cancel Odyssey - a game that so much time, money, and effort has been put into - a baffling one. Even more surprising are the circumstances around its failure. A report fromBloombergstates that Odyssey suffered as a result of “technical issues” surrounding its game engine.
Jan. 26, 2024
Even before official mod support, Starfield is approaching the top 10 most-modded games on the world's biggest mod site
Starfield is NexusMods' 11th most modded game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldis on track to crackNexus’s top 10 most-modded gamesever, and it doesn’t even have official mod support yet. Nexus is the world’s biggest modding website, and at the time of writing, it ranks Starfield as its 11th most-modded game of all time with 6,700 available mods, right behind Star Wars: Battlefront 2 at number 10.
Jan. 26, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 soloist saves 265-hour challenge run based on the grindiest MMO around by spending 6 months training 14 other players for raid help
The shadow of Old School RuneScape looms large When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Final Fantasy 14 fandetermined to solo the MMO under self-imposed restrictionsakin to Old School RuneScape’s Ironman rules thought they were beaten when reaching a trio of once-optional 24-man raids that’s become mandatory to progress the story quest. That is until they remembered that Ironman rules allow you to tackle content with aid from fellow Ironmen if it’s impossible to do it solo.
Jan. 26, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth star says we're going to see a "very... unhinged side of Cloud" in the JRPG sequel
Cody Christian says he’s “getting chills thinking about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cody Christian, the actor playing Cloud Strife in the English versionFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, says there’s a scene in the sequel where his protagonist is “unhinged.” Most of us know Cloud as a cool and collected hero, rarely raising his voice or uttering a word that isn’t completely necessary.
Jan. 26, 2024
GameSir G8 Galileo review: "A certified Backbone breaker"
The GameSir G8 Galileo takes everything you thought you liked about other mobile controllers and does it better. It has compatibility with Game Pass cloud gaming and PlayStation Remote Play, two back buttons, hall sensor sticks, and some massive quality-of-life improvements over its rivals. This is the new standard for mobile controllers. Great size and comfort Solid back buttons Pivoting USB-C connector PS5 Remote Play and Game Pass support Thumbsticks aren’t perfect
Jan. 26, 2024
Gorgeous Genshin Impact-like open-world RPG Wuthering Waves confirms PS5 release, devs say "90% of the story has been completely rewritten" after test feedback
Developer Kuro Game is hoping to make a better impression this time around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of upcoming Genshin Impact-like Wuthering Waves says it’s rewritten 90% of its story ahead of the RPG’s second closed beta. Developer Kuro Game recentlyannouncedthat its open-world RPG will be having a second closed beta, a full nine months after the first.
Jan. 26, 2024
Henry Cavill gives promising update on upcoming Warhammer adaptation: "Big things are happening, and we are very excited"
Cavill’s Warhammer 40k is on its way! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Henry Cavill’s Warhammer 40,000 adaptation seems to moving along quite nicely, as the actor shares the progress of the upcoming Amazon Prime Video project. In an interview withCollider,The Witcherstar gave a brief yet promising update, “Warhammer is progressing very well,” he said. “Big things are happening, and we are very excited.
Jan. 26, 2024
Holy crap, Dragon's Dogma 2 has a way bigger world map than the original RPG
Glimpses of the world map promise a huge dark fantasy adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is fast approaching with everything that made the original game a cult classic, including swanky fantasy abilities, janky ragdoll physics, and small-person-climbs-big-monster combat. But to fit all those towering foes into one game, the sequel also introduces a hugely expanded map.
Jan. 26, 2024
Honor Magic V2 review: "a gorgeous display in a super skinny form factor"
The Honor Magic V2 is a fantastic phone, but it doesn’t quite have what it takes to knock dedicated gaming devices off their shelf. A gorgeous display in a super skinny form factor makes for excellent everyday use, though, and there are some flagship beating qualities in here. Slimline, lightweight design Gorgeous internal display Larger battery compared to competition Older Snapdragon Gen 2 CPU No wireless charging No waterproofing Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jan. 26, 2024
Horizon Forbidden West fans brace for another Elden Ring situation as the RPG's PC release goes against Dragon's Dogma 2 and Rise of the Ronin
“Damn, does somebody over at Sony really hate that series” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aloy is facing some stiff competition for the spotlight whenHorizon Forbidden Westlaunches on PC later this year, and it’s not the first time. As revealed yesterday by PlayStation,Horizon Forbidden West is set to make its debut on PC on March 21, and while it’s not in competition with Link or anyFromSoftwaretitles this time around, it’s still got some pretty hefty action titles to contend with.
Jan. 26, 2024
How many story chapters does Tekken 8 have?
If you want to know the Tekken 8 story mode length then we’ve got the answer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re wondering how many chapters does Tekken 8 have, then it’s likely you’ve seen The Dark Awakens story in the main menu and are considering whether you should invest time into it before checking out the other modes available or going head to head in online battles.
Jan. 26, 2024
How to block in Tekken 8
Blocking in Tekken 8 isn’t obvious if you’re used to the control schemes from other fighters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to block in Tekken 8 is an essential part of your moveset, as unless you’re relentlessly aggressive in your approach then there are going to be times when you need to deal with attacks from your opponent.
Jan. 26, 2024
How to craft a grappling hook in Enshrouded and use it
The Enshrouded grappling hook will take you to higher places When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to craft the Enshrouded grappling hook as this essential tool will help you cross broken roads and bridges, and allow you to climb certain buildings. It’s basically essential once you’re clear of the early game and, if you wantEnshrouded clay, you’ll need the route this unlocks over the bridge.
Jan. 26, 2024
How to get shroud wood in Enshrouded
The best location to find shroud wood in Enshrouded and how to use it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking for shroud wood in Enshrouded? Unlike normal timber, shroud wood isn’t dropped by normal trees as the unusual name suggests - making it much harder to find. It’s still important to gather shroud wood, however, as it’s used to craft many tools, weapons, and building blocks.
Jan. 26, 2024
How to heal in Enshrouded
How to restore HP in Enshrouded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to heal in Enshrouded is, as you would expect, pretty important. Unfortunately, as the game doesn’t explain how to restore HP, you may find yourself in a dangerous situation. But, once you figure out how to heal, your journey through the shroud will become a lot easier.
Jan. 26, 2024
I'd not heard of this new horror until they released its chilling first trailer, now it's one of my most anticipated movies of 2024
The Nightingale’s Aisling Franciosi stars as an animator terrorized by nightmarish monsters in Robert Morgan’s Stopmotion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New horror Stopmotion’s first trailer is so scary, it’s now one of my most anticipated movies of the year. I’ll be completely honest, up until this morning, the film wasn’t really on my radar at all. But when its teaser found its way onto my social media feeds, my genre-loving self hit play the first chance it got.
Jan. 26, 2024
Indie studio behind upcoming underwater soulslike can only post through it after getting broken into for the third time
“GIVE IT UP FOR BREAK-IN NUMBER 3!!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The indie studio behind Another Crab’s Treasure has been broken into for the third time, with two happening in the same week. Earlier this week, January 26, indie studio Aggro Crab tweeted that its studio, based in Seattle, had been broken into by “a bunch of nerds.
Jan. 26, 2024
It's not going well: Daily Hollow Night Silksong news channel catches up to One Piece manga chapters with 1,105 episodes
One Piece is literally renowned for its length When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hollow Knight Silksong’s daily news channel now has as many episodes as the infamously long manga One Piece. Yes, somehow, the Silksong community has reached this point. Someone on Reddit has drawn attention to the fact that aYouTubechannel dedicated to daily reports on Silksong has now surpassed One Piece, the manga that quite literally never ends, in terms of the number of episodes.
Jan. 26, 2024
It’s about time the Oscars finally introduced a ‘Box Office’ award so that beloved blockbusters get the recognition they deserve
OPINION | The popularity of blockbusters shouldn’t be lost to cinematic snobbery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Commercial backlash” While there have been initiatives to involve blockbuster movies at The Oscars, such as the twitter-led’Fan Favourite' and ‘Top Cheer Worthy Moment’ polls from previous years, the general wisdom is that big budget movies tend to be recognized for their technical achievement.
Jan. 26, 2024
JRPG Christmas comes early as Persona 3 Reload and Granblue Fantasy: Relink both break street date
A week before their official release dates on both counts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload and Granblue Fantasy: Relink have broken street dates, as physical copies are in the wild a week before their proper release dates. Over the past day, posts such as the ones below began to emerge from players who received an early copy of the games before their release dates later this month.
Jan. 26, 2024
Karl Urban marks end of filming Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 – and The Boys star says it’s the most fun he’s had on a movie
That’s a wrap! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Kombat has wrapped filming, and to mark the occasion Karl Urban shared a snap of himself on set.The Boysstar plays Johnny Cage in the sequel, and we’ve only had a very brief tease of his character so farwith this typically obnoxious picture. Posting on Instagram to mark the end of filming, Urban wrote: “That’s a picture wrap for me & Johnny Cage on Mortal Kombat 2!
Jan. 26, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is by far the biggest Steam launch in Yakuza history
Nothing but good news for Infinite Wealth’s launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the biggest Yakuza series game launch on Steam by a long way. Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s RPG follow-up just launched earlier today, January 26, and it’s off to a flying start on Steam. According toSteamDB, a database which tracks Steam players and their games played, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth has peaked at a concurrent player count of 34,344 less than 24 hours after it first released.
Jan. 26, 2024
Love Me review: "Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun's new sci-fi romance is ambitious but ultimately underwhelms"
Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun do their best with uneven material in an ambitious sci-fi romance that ultimately underwhelms. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Every so often, along comes a film that’s so ambitious you just can’t help wishing its execution lived up to its central idea. Writer/director duo Sam and Andy Zuchero take an admirably big swing with their feature debut Love Me, but it never engages emotionally in the way this kind of material needs to.
Jan. 26, 2024
Marvel Comics purchased by evil megacorporation, Thor relaunching as "defender of big business"
The fictional version of Marvel Comics that exists in the Marvel Universe, that is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official: the rights toMarvel Comicsare now owned by the notoriously evil Roxxon Energy Corporation. The rights to the metafictional version of Marvel Comics that actually exists within the Marvel Universe, that is, which, much like the real world Marvel Comics, tells the tales of superheroes such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and of course Thor.
Jan. 26, 2024
Netflix is partnering with ex-Studio Ghibli producer on multiple new anime movies
Studio Ponoc will release The Imaginary later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has been a major force in the anime game for some time now, but its next move could makeseriouswaves across the industry. You may not know Nishimura’s name, but you will know his work. He was a production manager on Howl’s Moving Castle before acting as producer on The Tale of Princess Kaguya and When Marnie Was There.
Jan. 26, 2024
New Netflix series from the team behind Narcos debuts to impressive Rotten Tomatoes score
Griselda reviews are full of praise for Sofia Vergara’s performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix seriesGriseldais streaming now, and the crime drama is a hit with critics. The show, created by Narcos co-creators Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard, sees Sofia Vergara play Griselda Blanco,a real-life Colombian drug lordalso known as the Cocaine Godmother, and the series follows her life in ’70s and ’80s Miami as she creates one of the most powerful cartels in history.
Jan. 26, 2024
Nintendo Switch successor to ditch OLED for 8-inch LCD screen and release this year, analyst claims
This would make the new console the biggest handheld device out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s Switch successor might have a bigger screen than every other handheld device out there, according to one analyst. Additionally, Hayase believes the Nintendo Switch successor will have an 8-inch LCD screen. This is interesting because, if true, it means Nintendo is going back to LCD screens for its next console, rather than staying with OLED screens, which the latest model of the Nintendo Switch employs.
Jan. 26, 2024
Norman Reedus adds fuel to Death Stranding 2 title rumors: "I'll be waiting for you on the beach"
DS2, or Death Stranding 2, was previously just a “working title” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Norman Reedus is seemingly leaning into rumors aboutDeath Stranding 2’sofficial title. Reports from earlier in the week claimed thatHideo Kojima’s nebulous upcoming sequel wouldofficially be called Death Stranding 2: On The Beach. Just a day after the rumors, Reedus - who plays main man and bridge installer Sam Bridges - jumped onsocial mediato post a cutscene from the original game, featuring the ominous line “I’ll be waiting for you on the beach.
Jan. 26, 2024
Palworld breeder carefully combines Jetragons to create the ultimate speed machine that can fly across the open world at breathtaking speeds
That’s a hefty +65% movement speed bonus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OnePalworldplayer has bred a “zooming dragon,” and it might be the fastest creature in the game to date. You can see said dragon just below, and just like the player says in the caption, you’ll need seatbelts atop this grand beast. The ‘Jetragon’ has a 20% increase in movement speed thanks to the ‘Runner’ skill, a further 15% increase in movement speed via the ‘Legend’ skill, and finally, a whopping 30% boost in speed thanks to the ‘Swift’ passive ability.
Jan. 26, 2024
Palworld hasn't even been out for 10 days yet, but one dedicated player has given the survival game its very own Pokedex
Get the lowdown on your pals with this unofficial Palpedia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not even ten days after its release, a dedicatedPalworldplayer has taken it upon themselves to create a Palpedia that could rival the Pokedex. The site took two days to make and was inspired due to its creator playing a lot of Palworld after a recent surgery - which sounds like a very good use of the time.
Jan. 26, 2024
Palworld isn't launching with Ark and Rust's "lawless open PVP" as "Palworld ain't that kinda game, gamer"
Setting itself apart from Rust and Co. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’supcoming player-versus-player options won’t suffer from “the same pitfalls” that irk other survival games, according to developer Pocketpair. Pocketpair released a post-launch roadmap for the monster-taming survival game yesterday, promisingendgame raids, additional islands, and most notably PvP. That roadmap hinted at both regular PvP and something called Pal Arena - “PvP for Pals” - worrying some survival game fans who don’t want to be griefed while catching machinegun-wielding sheep.
Jan. 26, 2024
Poor Things and Barbie are both surreal, feminine odysseys – and it makes them a surprisingly perfect double bill
Opinion | Barbie and Bella Baxter have a lot in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do a sentient plastic doll and a woman with the brain of a baby have in common? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot.BarbieandPoor Thingsmake for a surprisingly resonant double bill, thanks to their strange, surreal exploration of feminine self-discovery.
Jan. 26, 2024
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake Trophies appear on PSN database once again
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Trophy list has appeared on thePlayStation Network, three years after the remake was originally meant to release. Still, the new Trophy listing is giving long-time fans out there hope that a release date might not be too far off. It’s been a pretty long wait for The Sands of Time veterans since the remake was first announced, but the finish line might not be too far off.
Jan. 26, 2024
Psychedelic old-school Elder Scrolls homage gets even bigger and better with a free update challenging players to slay a mad king
Dread Delusion’s Clockwork Kingdom update is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dread Delusion is an early-access horror game channeling games of old like The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind and King’s Field, and its largest update ever has just launched. Dread Delusion’s big update is out now; its biggest since it first launched in early access viaSteamlast year in June.
Jan. 26, 2024
Spawn #350 promises a "story 32 years in the making" with a new costume, a new artist, and a new ruler of Hell
Plus a limited run of signed McFarlane covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd McFarlane’sSpawnreaches its landmark 350th issue in February and Image is promising big changes ahead for the record-breaking comic. More significantly, however, it seems that a new ruler will be seizing control of the Seat of Hell, which has sat empty since Spawn killed Malebolgia in the comic’s 100th issue, way back in 2000.
Jan. 26, 2024
Stardew Valley creator says update 1.6 is finished as far as "major new content" goes, "absolutely" coming this year, and "likely" PC first
ConcernedApe says Stardew Valley update 1.6 is “a little larger in scope than originally planned” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest update on the update, published January 26, confirms that the scope of the project indeed expanded at some point, but Barone assures eager fans that it’s still launching this year. “1.6 ended up being a little larger in scope than originally planned,” reads the tweet fromConcernedApe.
Jan. 26, 2024
The 10 best DC movies of all time, ranked
Ranking the 10 best DC movies before James Gunn kicks off the new DCU with Creature Commandos and Superman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an exciting time to be a superhero fan, and the future is looking bright when it comes to possible new additions to the best DC movies heading our way.Joker: Folie à Deuxis now out in cinemas, andJames Gunnand Peter Safran are in the process of creating a brand new DCU.
Jan. 26, 2024
The 32 greatest '90s actors
As America logged online, these were the greatest actors who blew up the big screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not easy to describe the 1990s. Characterized by the meteoric rise of the internet, cable television and 24-hour news, and alternative music, the 1990s also saw an influx of new movie stars whose backgrounds were as diverse as, well, themselves.
Jan. 26, 2024
The Baldur's Gate 3 speedrun world record is now under 20 minutes thanks to a 10,000 pound bear named Shadowheart
The indignities Shadowheart has to suffer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3speedrunners have already been achieving ridiculous times largely by abusing Shadowheart, but a new indignity inflicted upon everyone’s favorite moody cleric has brought that world record down to under 20 minutes. Shadowheart was already a centerpiece of many Baldur’s Gate 3 speedruns thanks to a trick called Shadowbox.
Jan. 26, 2024
The Plucky Squire blends 2D and 3D to deliver an enchanting adventure inspired by classic Nintendo games and Toy Story
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few upcoming games havestayed on my mindquite like The Plucky Squire. Following the journey of storybook characters, we take on the role of the young plucky squire, Jot, who’s joined by his friends, Thrash and Violet. As well as venturing through the 2D pages of a book, we’ll also get to hop into the 3D world that exists outside of it.
Jan. 26, 2024
When you're a 12-year-old gate guard covering for her dad, sometimes you have to jail a horse that's two men
Indie Spotlight | Lil' Guardsman is an improbably goofy spin on Papers, Please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the world of Lil' Guardsman, everyone wants to get through the gates, but not everyoneshould. Normally, that wouldn’t be the problem of the protagonist, Lil, but her gate guard father’s gambling habit and general attitude towards work in general means that she’s the one left to make the big decisions like, for example, whether to allow the obvious murderer that also happens to have a song in her heart into the bustling city of the Sprawl.
Jan. 26, 2024
This vibrant life sim from a former Stardew Valley developer sounds like it'll keep you busy for hours, and it's coming this year
Sunkissed City will transport us to a California-style city When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming life sim from a formerStardew Valleydev finally has a name and a release window, and we couldn’t be more up for it. Last year, we covered anupcoming life sim set in Californiafrom one of the developers that assisted with Stardew Valley’s post-launch updates.
Jan. 26, 2024
To resurrect Magneto, Storm must live through the mutant version of Dante's Inferno
Magneto’s resurrection isn’t as cut-and-dried as you might expect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, thepath to bring Magneto backisn’t as simple as harnessing the powers of The Five to resurrect him, or restoring his consciousness from Xavier’s psychic back-up files, as the Master of Magnetism made sure to delete his genetic and psychic records before dying. So how does Magneto come back?
Jan. 26, 2024
Tony Hawk marries Hades in this skateboarding roguelike that has you murdering ancient Gods, coming next month
Helskate checks all the right boxes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Helskate already has mountains working in its favor, between its ultra-cool name and irresistible pitch that sees Hades and Tony Hawk have a baby. Not literally. I mean that Helskate is a skateboarding roguelike about slaying monsters and the best part is that it’s coming real soon.
Jan. 26, 2024
There's been another murder: Knives Out 3 looks set to start filming this year
Benoit Blanc could be back before we know it! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knives Out 3 will likely start filming this year,Deadlinehas reported. The update was mentioned in an article posted on-site, focused on producer Katie McNeil, who has worked on titles such as Blue Valentine and The Zookeeper’s Wife, joining Ram Bergman and Rian Johnson’s independent studio T-Street.
Jan. 25, 2024
Where to watch every 2024 Oscar-nominated film right now
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For more on the Oscars, check out thebest Oscar-winning movies. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox I’m the Deputy Entertainment Editor here at GamesRadar+, covering TV and film for the Total Film and SFX sections online. I previously worked as a Senior Showbiz Reporter and SEO TV reporter at Express Online for three years.
Jan. 25, 2024
3 hours into manually mining out their basement, Enshrouded player learns the survival RPG has a tool that would have done it in an instant
Oh honey, no When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An Enshrouded player has learned the hard way after three long hours of using a pickaxe to build a basement that there’s another tool intended to do the same thing inmuchless time. Where to find Enshrouded metal scrapsEnshrouded shroud wood locationsHow to get Enshrouded resin StreamerLuxthoswas initially having a good time, digging the hot new survival RPG on the block while speaking to their chat.
Jan. 25, 2024
A Marvel superfan has uncovered a niche Captain America Easter egg you might have missed
It has been hiding in plain sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We are all aware that the MCU loves to hide an Easter egg or two for fans to find, but some of them really fall under the radar, and are not discovered until years later. And it looks like that has happened withCaptain America: Winter Soldieras one super-fan has spotted the most obscure yet brilliant Easter egg that references a 1990 Marvel flick.
Jan. 25, 2024
A new Netflix thriller compared to John Wick and Warrior is creeping up streaming charts – and it's under 90 minutes
The MMA thriller is shooting up the charts on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like us, you’re always on the lookout forthenext big thing on Netflix. You might just be in luck: a taut 90-minute German-language thriller has suddenly leapt up the charts on the streamer. Sixty Minutes follows MMA fighter Octa (Emilio Sakraya) as he gets ready to do battle with a rival fighter – all while being acutely aware of the most unlikely of ticking clocks: he has an hour to get to his daughter’s birthday party.
Jan. 25, 2024
A Real Pain review: "Kieran Culkin proves why he was Succession’s MVP in Jesse Eisenberg’s latest"
Kieran Culkin proves why he was Succession’s MVP in writer/director Jesse Eisenberg’s sincere and frequently funny Polish pilgrimage. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “Two Jewish cousins walk into a concentration camp…” It might sound like the setup for a bad bar joke, but in fact it’s the greatly abridged premise of Jesse Eisenberg’s latest film as director, writer and co-star in which… well, see above.
Jan. 25, 2024
All Palworld breeding combinations and how to breed Pals
Breeding Pals in Palworld requires a Farm, an Incubator, and lots of Cake. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing about Palworld breeding combos and how to breed Pals will really help you build your perfect team and base. Since breeding can get you all sorts of powerful new Pals, it’s a mechanic worth learning about if you’re in for the long haul with Palworld and are looking to master it all the way up to the endgame.
Jan. 25, 2024
Amid reports of hackers with admin rights banning players from official servers, Palworld developers apologize but claim "it is currently difficult to completely prevent all cheating immediately"
But anti-cheat will be a key focus of an incoming update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld developer Pocketpair says it’s aware that some players are cheating on official servers, but says it’s “difficult to completely prevent all cheating.” In a tweet earlier today, the studio said that “some players have been confirmed to be cheating on the official server,” and pledged to “apply a patch as soon as it is ready.
Jan. 25, 2024
Andrew Lincoln's Rick and Danai Gurira's Michonne battle even more zombies in the bloody new trailer for Walking Dead spin-off The Ones Who Live
The series is set to premiere in February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live has been released. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see Rick (Andrew Lincoln) and Michonne (Danai Gurira) in their respective corners of the world talking about not giving up until they find each other again.
Jan. 25, 2024
Anime fans baffled as unreleased rhythm game announces it's shutting down in just four months: "Why would you even launch it?"
Love Live! School idol festival 2 MIRACLE LIVE! is launching in February and closing in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A mobile anime game has announced its upcoming English language release date - in the exact same post as the same game’s closure just a few months later. And that brings us to today, where the game’s developersannouncedthat they had made the decision to close down the Japanese version of the game at the end of March.
Jan. 25, 2024
Apocalypse Now: Edge 394 investigates how Sharkmob will shake up the extraction shooter with extreme climate change in Exoborne
“We want to create moments that are so effed up, you can only laugh.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve played plenty of games set on a post-cataclysmic Earth, so there’s something refreshing about getting to experience one that takes placemid-apocalypse. From the creative team behind World In Conflict and The Division comes Exoborne, a game whose multiplayer action is lent a dose of chaos by extreme weather.
Jan. 25, 2024
As Diablo 4 Season 3 criticism continues to boil, even the game's most optimistic streamer is struggling to enjoy it: "Am I missing something?"
“I think we need some hotfixes - or a new season” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nobody seems entirely happy with the latestDiablo 4season, and that even includes Wudijo, a prolific streamer and YouTuber who’s well-known for an optimistic take on the action RPG’s content. “I think it’s kind of weird,” Wudijo said in a recent stream clip posted toYouTube.
Jan. 25, 2024
Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of Marvel's April 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blood Hunt is a unique Marvel Comics event in that the publisher is releasing two separate editions of the comic; one regular edition and one ‘Red Band’ edition with extra blood and guts and more pages. Seeing as how Blood Hunt is a story about the Avengers, Moon Knight, Doctor Strange, Blade, and more taking on a global threat from vampires, it seems theRed Band edition will likely make good use of that extra spaceand more mature rating.
Jan. 25, 2024
Ayaneo Mini PC AM01 review: “I adore this ridiculously adorable retro rig”
Incredibly compact Retro Mac design Surprisingly capable Uses older tech Only for lightweight gaming Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Specs A tiny touch I probably appreciate far too much is the little rainbow magnetic logo on the top that can be swapped out. You’ll find three additional badges in the box, including one with Ayaneo’s logo in the center, one with a wee gamepad, and a pixelated A button, providing a barely noticeable degree of customization.
Jan. 25, 2024
Barry Keoghan says it's "amazing" to be nominated for a BAFTA alongside Cillian Murphy: "It's surreal"
Exclusive: Barry Keoghan reacts to his BAFTA Leading Actor nomination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barry Keoghan is having a good year – he kicked it off with aBAFTA nominationfor Best Leading Actor, and his next project is star-studded seriesMasters of the Air, executive produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. “It’s amazing,” Keoghan tells theInside Total Film podcastabout the nomination.
Jan. 25, 2024
Barry Keoghan was thrilled to work with Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg on Masters of the Air
Exclusive: Barry Keoghan and Rafferty Law tell us about working with two living legends on Masters of the Air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masters of the Airis the latest war series from executive producers Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg – the same minds who brought us Band of Brothers and The Pacific, two epic World War 2 dramas.
Jan. 25, 2024
Best Palworld base locations and upgrades
The best location to build your base in Palworld and what you need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Setting up in the best Palworld base locations will help you gather resources quickly and efficiently, and survive raids. Getting your base of operations established can be a chore, but it’s essential if you want to survive and catch as many Pals as possible and keep them happy too.
Jan. 25, 2024
Claire Foy talks playing a parent to Andrew Scott, who's eight years older than her, in All of Us Strangers
Exclusive: Claire Foy discusses Andrew Haigh’s haunting new romantic drama, All of Us Strangers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Claire Foy is no stranger to challenging roles. She’s played Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, fated Tudor queen Anne Boleyn in Wolf Hall, and astronaut Neil Armstrong’s wife Janet inFirst Man. ButAll of Us Strangers, a haunting new romantic drama from director Andrew Haigh, is the first time she’s played the mother of a man nearly a decade older than her.
Jan. 25, 2024
Cobra Commander #2 introduces a fan-favorite G.I. Joe faction
Preview | But will the Dreadnoks be friend or foe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Earth of theEnergon Universeis in turmoil. The Transformers have crashed and the forces of the Autobots and Decepticons have immediately started waging war on each other. Meanwhile,Conrad “Duke” Hauseris trying to find out the truth about these strange machines, and the mysterious Cobra Commander is gathering his forces while studying an alien prisoner - Megatron!
Jan. 25, 2024
Did the Asus ROG Ally 2 just get announced at this laptop reveal?
Asus' Steam Deck rival could get a sequel soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thebest gaming handheldscene has changed dramatically, and theAsus ROG Allyis somewhat responsible for the shift.Valve’sSteam Deckcertainly paved the way for the platform overall, but the Ally has ultimately helped facilitate more competition in the space in terms of cost and performance. Plenty of familiar brands are now making moves to grab a slice of the tasty portable PC pie, and now that theLenovo Legion GOand upcoming MSI Claw serve as alternatives, it makes sense that Asus is planning its next move.
Jan. 25, 2024
Drop CTRL V2 review: "a necessary upgrade for the next generation"
Drop has updated its CTRL keyboard well, with necessary enhancements to keep the range competitive. This is still one for the budding custom keyboard enthusiast, though, with a price, software system, and out of the box typing feel that won’t make sense for mainstream users. Fully buildable Improved stabilizers Sturdy construction Clean RGB effects Precise and fast typing experience Foam packing rather than gasket mounted More expensive than other options
Jan. 25, 2024
Dune's big survival MMO spin-off breaks silence to explain how to build a base on the most dangerous planet in the universe
May thy crafting tool not chip or shatter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Awakening, the upcoming survival MMO based on Frank Herbert’s sci-fi masterpiece, has shown off its base-building systems for the first time. In a video posted on Twitter, lead game designer Leo Welter walks us through the early stages of base building, stating that “shortly after starting out, you’ll be able to claim land and build your first base.
Jan. 25, 2024
Enshrouded blends Valheim survival with Dark Souls combat, but players say it's way easier than either of those games
I’m still afraid of Valheim’s trolls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded, the other notable survival game to be launching into early access this week, puts a soulslike spin on its combat. But while that might implyFromsoft-style difficulty, players are already saying that it’s too easy to live up to that comparison. With towering bosses and dodge-rolling galore, it’s hard not to see the influence of Dark Souls within Enshrouded’s combat, but it looks like one aspect of FromSoftware’s games might be missing - over on the Enshrouded subreddit, players are discussing how the game’s difficulty leaves something to be desired.
Jan. 25, 2024
Enshrouded players frustrated to discover that one player can progress quests for everyone on the survival RPG's 16-person servers - even if you're not actually online
And yes, that includes the tutorial When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early access survival game Enshrouded lets up to 16 players take part in a dedicated server at the same time, but those players are now discovering that if even a single one of them completes a quest objective, it completes for everyone - even if they’re not actually online.
Jan. 25, 2024
Epic promises Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the EU this year, but it's not done fighting with Apple
After four years, Fortnite is coming back to iPhones and iPads in Europe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neither Apple nor Epic is happy about the current state of things in the EU. Apple says its compliance with the new regulations will require it to “open new avenues for malware, fraud and scams, illicit and harmful content, and other privacy and security threats.
Jan. 25, 2024
Everything we know about Nintendo Switch 2
All the latest Nintendo Switch 2 news, rumors, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. December 10 -Peripheral manufacturer Satisfye posted a now-deleted trailer for their upcoming ZenGrip 2 case, revealing imagery of a compatible handheld suspected to be that of the upcoming Switch successor. Screenshots of the trailer, displaying the grip attachment, which is set to release after the Switch 2, revealed blurry snapshots of a device that resembles the current Nintendo Switch but with an ‘extra button.
Jan. 25, 2024
Freya Allan teases "incredible" Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, says it's the "proudest moment" of her career so far
Exclusive: The Witcher star chats to GamesRadar+ about the all-ape epic that swings into cinemas later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Freya Allan says Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was the “best filming experience” she’s had so far, and that it’s the “proudest moment” of her career to date, too. While chatting toGamesRadar+about her new horror movieBaghead, The Witcher star briefly touched on the upcoming all-ape epic, which sees her play Mae, a feral 20-something human trying to survive in a simian-dominated world – and urged everyone to go see it when it’s released on May 10.
Jan. 25, 2024
Future Games Show Spring Showcase 2024 to broadcast on March 21
Tune in to see over 40 anticipated upcoming titles on PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC, with some exciting changes to the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Read on for details on how to take part in the Future Games Show, including how to nominate our game for future events and join our co-streaming program. What is the Future Games Show?
Jan. 25, 2024
Guillermo del Toro and the Frankenstein cast unite for sweet picture as they assemble for filming
The Frankenstein film features a star-studded cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast of Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein movie has assembled for an adorable picture, and it’s made us even more excited for the movie to arrive. In the photo, which you can see below, Del Toro, Mia Goth, Oscar Isaac, Christoph Waltz, and Charles Dance pose together in a restaurant.
Jan. 25, 2024
Harold Halibut is a retro-futuristic narrative adventure game that takes place in the depths of an alien ocean
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The weird and wonderful world of Harold Halibut is entirely hand-built. It’s not the strangest thing about Slow Bros' upcoming narrative adventure about an unlikely friendship between a human and an alien fishman as they search for the meaning of home. Still, it’s by far the most unexpected element right off the bat. “We started out working with actual stop-motion animation,” art director Ole Tillmann tells us of the game’s stylistic origins, “[But] we made an early decision to continue building the game’s world and characters like we would for a stop-motion film, but using digital animation instead.
Jan. 25, 2024
Henry Cavill breaks silence on Highlander role, teasing the training and “serious ride”
The long-awaited reboot is still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though it’s been three years since the movie was first announced, Henry Cavill is still starring in Chad Stahelski’s Highlander reboot. “I’m not going to answer that just yet,” Cavill toldComicBook.comwhen asked what audiences could expect. “There’s a lot of work to be done yet on my part.
Jan. 25, 2024
Hit Adam Sandler Netflix film with Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score is getting a sequel
Leo is back for seconds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animated movie Leo is getting a sequel at Netflix. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said during an earnings call (viaThe Wrap) that the team is “kicking around Leo 2.” “The animation team is firing on all cylinders,” Sarandos added. “Look, I think Leo resonated for the same reason The Sea Beast did last year.
Jan. 25, 2024
Horizon Forbidden West & Burning Shores are heading to PC with new features in just a couple of months
PlayStation is releasing another PS5 game on PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation has announced thatHorizon Forbidden Westis hitting PC in just two months' time. Alongside news of the release date, PlayStation releaseda blogpostdetailing all of the new things heading to the PC port. For starters, Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition will have unlocked frame rates, customizable graphics settings, and “a broad range of performance-enhancing technologies,” includingNVIDIADLSS 3 upscaling and frame generation.
Jan. 25, 2024
How many episodes are there in Masters of the Air?
A look at the episode count for Masters of the Air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masters of the Airhas wrapped up on Apple TV Plus with an extra-long finale. The World War 2 historical drama is the third installment in executive producers Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’s trilogy of war shows, arriving after Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Jan. 25, 2024
How to find resin in Enshrouded
These are the best ways to get resin in Enshrouded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Need to find resin in Enshrouded? Because it’s used for lighting, armour crafting, staffs, spells, and much more, resin is an important resource to find and farm. It can be hard to figure out how to get it though as it’s not essential right away, the game doesn’t highlight where to find it, and it’s slightly random when it does drop.
Jan. 25, 2024
How to get Leather in Palworld
Palworld Leather is a drop from Pals like Fuack and Fuddler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gathering Palworld Leather requires you to go on a bit of rampage, but it’s an incredibly useful crafting material that you’ll need in large quantities. The main way to get it does involve killing Pals, unfortunately, but catchingPalworld’s denizens can also get you leather, and there’s even a way to buy it.
Jan. 25, 2024
How to start GTA Online Drag Races and burnout to victory
Get the best start to Drag Races in GTA Online with a successful burnout and gear shift up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Drag Races are the latest addition to the vehicle face-offs available across San Andreas, and they introduce several fresh mechanics during their short and sweet duration. There are burnouts you can perform during the lineup time, which give you better grip when you drop the hammer, then you’ll need to manually shift up the gears efficiently before choosing the perfect moment to fire your Nitrous boost.
Jan. 25, 2024
Indie dev spends 300 hours and $1,500 on assets to complete their The Day Before parody trailer warning people how easy it can be to get sucked into the hype
Maybe they had a point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 300 hours of work and $1,500 spent on assets, a solo indie developer has released a parody trailer ofThe Day Beforethat has come to be a cautionary tale of being wary of overpromising marketing. As indie developerCrimson told us previously, they were initially inspired to whip up a ‘parody’ trailer to see if they could capture the same degree of promise as what came in The Day Before’s own trailers.
Jan. 25, 2024
Just 3 months after the Xbox deal closed, Blizzard's canceling its "new universe" survival game, losing its president and co-founder, and moving devs to "new projects"
1,900 employees also face redundancy across Xbox, ZeniMax, and Activision Blizzard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Blizzard survival game that was once set to establish"a whole new universe"has been canceled. That comes fromThe Verge, which reports that the upcoming game has been abandoned as part of broader changes that will see1,900 employees across Micosoft’s gaming division lose their jobs.
Jan. 25, 2024
Long-rumored Zelda world at Universal Studios seems like a sure thing after a hastily deleted video of series producer Eiji Aonuma at the park
Are the rumors finally coming true? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A hastily deleted video posted to a Universal Studios Instagram account for employees shows Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma overseeing some sort of construction at the park, prompting a whole lot of speculation that the long-rumored Zelda expansion to Super Nintendo World is finally underway. The video itself is long gone, but the image of Aonuma - standing right next to Zelda godfather Shigeru Miyamoto - at a construction site in safety gear was quicklypreserved online.
Jan. 25, 2024
Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney's new R-rated horror gets first bloody trailer
It’s a double dose of The White Lotus stars in the eerie-looking NEON flick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sydney Sweeney is a nun forced to confront dark forces, terrible secrets, and an unexpected pregnancy in the bloody first trailer for new horror movie Immaculate. Also starring The Wheel of Time’s Álvaro Morte and The White Lotus’s Simona Tabasco, the flick follows Sweeney’s Cecilia, a devoutly religious young woman who moves to the Italian countryside after accepting a job at a prestigious convent.
Jan. 25, 2024
Masters of the Air cast talk getting into the headspace of "guys who saved the world"
Exclusive: Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and Callum Turner talk playing real-life Second World War pilots in Masters of the Air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Second World War dramaMasters of the Air, a companion series to Band of Brothers and The Pacific, follows the 100th Bomb Group, a unit of the US Air Force known for its great losses in battle.
Jan. 25, 2024
Meet the real Griselda Blanco: The true story behind Netflix’s newest crime drama
We dive into the true story of the latest show from the Narcos creators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Netflix’s newest crime drama from the makers of Narcos hits the streamer, you may be asking, is there any truth toGriselda? Just as Narcos is based on the infamous drug trafficker Pablo Escobar, Griselda is inspired by true life events surrounding one of the most ruthless female drug lords to ever live, Griselda Blanco Restrepo.
Jan. 25, 2024
My most anticipated farming RPG has Japanese ghost pets, shapeshifting powers, and is nearly 500% funded on Kickstarter
Tales of Seikyu is blowing up, and for good reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A couple weeks ago, I gushed about a new fantasy farming RPG that caught my attention amid so many other “cozy” games for its roots in Japanese mythology. Well, I decided to check up on itsKickstarterand, hot damn, I’m clearly far from the only one excited about Tales of Seikyu.
Jan. 25, 2024
New Five Nights at Freddy's game with pixel art and side-scrolling gameplay leaks
Series creator Scott Cawthon has confirmed the leak to be authentic, saying, “I was trying to keep it a secret for a bit longer, but now that it’s out, that’s fine” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Five Nights at Freddy’s game in development with retro-inspired pixel art and side-scrolling gameplay, confirmed by series creator Scott Cawthon.
Jan. 25, 2024
Oscars 2024 predictions: who will win Best Picture, Best Director, and the acting awards?
A look ahead to the favorites, outsiders, and possible shocks at this year’s Academy Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Oscars are almost here and the internet is abuzz with speculation about who will be taking home the top prizes at the 96th Academy Awards. Ahead of Sunday’s event, we’ve run the rule over the major categories. Below, we’ve run through historical trends, industry chatter, and (in some tight races) pure old-fashioned gut feelings in an attempt to predict who will win Best Picture, Best Director, and the main acting awards.
Jan. 25, 2024
Palworld gaming PCs are now a thing, and they’re a bit unnerving
What you looking at, pal? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld arrived on Steam less than a week ago, but themed gaming PC builds are already showing up online. While you won’t need a fancy new graphics card to hit the critter collecting survival game’s recommended specs, the new line up by UK builder CCL Computers comes armed with a new genNvidiaGPU and one of my favorite Intel i5 CPUs.
Jan. 25, 2024
Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott say "audience anticipation" helped them build chemistry for All of Us Strangers
EXCLUSIVE | The duo discuss their intimate relationship in the new romantic drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its premiere at the Telluride Film Festival last August, the new romantic drama All of Us Strangers has been receiving endless critical acclaim. For instance, Total Filmawarded the moviethe full five stars describing it as “a testament to the power of love” and “a very moving piece of work”.
Jan. 25, 2024
Phil Spencer announces Microsoft is laying off nearly 2,000 people from its gaming division
Microsoft sheds 1,900 staff in pursuit of a “sustainable cost structure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsofthas announced that it will be laying off 1,900 members of its 22,000-person gaming division. In a memo seen byIGN, Xbox chiefPhil Spencerannounces that “we have made the painful decision to reduce the size of our gaming workforce by approximately 1,900 roles.” Spencer’s reasoning stems from a desire for Microsoft andActivision Blizzardto create a business plan with a “sustainable cost structure.
Jan. 25, 2024
Reacher season 3 will adapt one of Lee Child’s best books, and Alan Ritchson can’t wait
We’re going to Maine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reacher star Alan Ritchson has confirmed what book they’ll be adapting for season 3 of the Prime Video show. Next up is ‘Persuader’, the seventh book in Lee Child’s series, and it’s got an exciting premise. Set in Maine, the book catches up with Jack Reacher as he’s working with the Drug Enforcement Administration to bring down a drug smuggler called Zachary Beck.
Jan. 25, 2024
Road House trailer sees Jake Gyllenhaal start a fight club and go head-to-head with UFC champ Conor McGregor
Jake Gyllenhaal breaks some faces in the first trailer for Doug Liman’s Road House When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Road House is here – and our jaws are on the floor. Directed by Doug Limon, Road House is more of a reimagining rather than a reboot of the beloved 1989 cult classic of the same name.
Jan. 25, 2024
See Darkseid kick seven shades of super out of Batman, the Flash, and other DC heroes
Preview | Here’s your first look at Batman/Superman: World’s Finest #24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of DC’s highlights from the last couple of years has been the old school fun of Batman/Superman: World’s Finest. Writer Mark Waid and artist Dan Mora’s run on this book is a giddily exciting adventure starring the two brightest stars in the publisher’s superhero canon.
Jan. 25, 2024
Spider-Boy attempts to write his own theme song in this preview of Spider-Boy #3
Spider-Boy swings into action against a new villain named Toy Soldier in Spider-Boy #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Boy has become one of Marvel’s newest breakout characters since his debut as Spider-Man’s long lost sidekick. And with the story of Spider-Boy/Bailey Brigg’s strange origins as a human/spider mutate now told, Spider-Boy #3 is growing the eponymous hero’s personal Rogue’s Gallery with a new villain named Toy Soldier.
Jan. 25, 2024
Super Mario Bros speedrunner manages machine-level perfection until the world record gets killed by a single bad jump: "I don't even f***ing care"
We’re still just 22 frames away from literal perfection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Super Mario Bros. speedrunner met with heartbreak after a potential world record run played with machine-level precision was thwarted by a single bad jump. Super Mario Bros. makes for a very short speedrun, with top runners posting times under five minutes. It’s also programmed with a unique timer behind the scenes - what speedrunners call the “frame rule” - that essentially ensures that each level has a certain minimum time that’s impossible to beat.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Pokemon Company is looking into potential copyright infringement, but Palworld fans don't think they're going to find anything
Palworld fans are confident its Pokemon-like is safe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterThe Pokemon Companyrevealed it would “investigate” games likePalworldfor copyright infringement, the survival game’s fans are confident it won’t amount to much. On January 25,The Pokemon Company broke its silence over Palworld- telling concerned fans in a statement that it intends to “investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights.
Jan. 25, 2024
Thanks to a Tom Holland and Tom Hollander mix up, the wrong actor got an Avengers box office bonus payslip
“It was an astonishing amount of money” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers: EndgameandAvengers: Infinity Warare some of thehighest grossing movies of all time, so, as you can imagine, box office bonuses for its actors are bound to be hefty sums. That’s what beloved British actor Tom Hollander – star of the likes of The White Lotus and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise – discovered, anyway, when an incredibly easy mistake thanks to those near-identical names left him in possession of Tom Holland’s payslip.
Jan. 25, 2024
The 32 greatest '80s actors
As the Cold War ended and shopping malls sprang up, these were the biggest stars on the screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the Cold War reached its climax, the Hollywood industry saw an influx of new, fresh talent mingle with surviving veterans of the American New Wave. But who among the 1980s’ biggest movie stars are actually the greatest of all time?
Jan. 25, 2024
The biggest video game anniversaries of 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But what about the games that are now firmly in our rearview mirror? We can’t quite believe it’s been 20 years since the arrival of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Half-Life 2, for example, or a full decade since Alien: Isolation and P.T. scared our socks off. Believe it or not, it’s now been a full 30 years since the first Tekken hit our screens; and a quarter of a century since Crazy Taxi took the wheel (and then promptly lost control of it).
Jan. 25, 2024
The Last of Us 2 Grounded documentary releases next week alongside new Ellie and Abby skins
The making-of video is releasing almost four years after The Last of Us 2’s launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naughty Dog’s documentary onThe Last of Us 2is releasing on February 2, complete with new cosmetics for the sequel’s recently released PS5 remaster. Big spoilers ahead for The Last of Us 2, just in case you’re playing for the first time with the remaster or you’re watching the show and don’t want a major plot point of season 2 spoiled.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 adds directors from Succession, Loki, and more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Four new directors are set to helmThe Last of Us season 2– and we’re so excited. PerDeadline, Mark Mylod, who just won an Outstanding Drama Directing Emmy win for Succession, Perry Mason director Nina Lopez-Corrado, Watchmen’s Stephen Williams, and Loki season 1 showrunner Kate Herron are all set to direct at least one episode of The Last of Us season 2.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Pokemon Company appears to break silence over Palworld: "We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights"
The statement comes amid Palworld’s surge in sales When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon Companyseems to plan to “investigate” Palworld over the possibility of copyright infringement. The Pokemon Company goes on to say that “we have not granted any permission for the use of Pokemon intellectual property or assets in that game. We intend to investigate and take appropriate measures to address any acts that infringe on intellectual property rights related to the Pokemon.
Jan. 25, 2024
Super Mario Kart modder adds sadistic Resident Evil-style camera angles, calls it "the worst thing I have ever created"
This might just be the most cursed way to play Super Mario Kart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The only thing that could make Mario Kart more stressful is adding Resident Evil-style fixed camera angles to it - so obviously one modder has done exactly that. Twitter user and “Super Mario Kart expert” MrL314 has shared what’s both the best and worst thing to ever happen to the SNES game as well as the “worst thing” they’ve ever created.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Sims 4's new goth kit has the exact opposite effect, thanks to a hoodie that gives Sims massive anime eyes
Don’t worry, a fix is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4players have discovered a bug in the latest expansion pack, and it’s got their Sims looking more like anime characters than ever before. As spotted byPCGamesN, the recently released Goth Galore pack - which introduces several new clothing, make-up, and accessories for your Sim - features a hoodie that makes a surprising change to the Sims who wear it.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Witcher star says season 4 is "gearing up" to film, as she reacts to Laurence Fishburne casting
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher season 4is officially “gearing up”, says Ciri actor Freya Allan – which we can only assume means that the popular Netflix fantasy is due to start shooting its fourth installment imminently. Touching on her character’s arc in the Andrzej Sapkowski books, which the show is based on, she added: “I think the [next] storyline in the books is a very dark one for Ciri, but it’d be an interesting one to explore, so I really hope that it holds onto that original essence.
Jan. 25, 2024
The Witcher's Freya Allan explains the challenges of filming her first horror movie Baghead: "You have to surrender yourself to the genre"
Exclusive: Freya Allan chats to GamesRadar+ about some of the more “frustrating elements” of shooting a scary film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Freya Allan is no stranger to physical roles, having played Ciri for the last five years in action-packed Netflix fantasy series The Witcher. While shooting upcoming horror film Baghead, though, she found herself having to manipulate her body in all kinds of challenging, new ways to aid her performance.
Jan. 25, 2024
Then there were two: here are the remaining actors who could play Supergirl in the new DCU
Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly are the final contenders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And then there were two. After weeks of speculation over screen tests, the role of Supergirl has come down to its final stage. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Milly Alcock and Meg Donnelly tested for the part in front of DC Studios co-CEOs Peter Safran andJames Gunn.
Jan. 25, 2024
Where to get metal scraps in Enshrouded
Where to find the best metal scrap locations in Enshrouded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enshrouded metal scraps are an important crafting material used used for a lot of early early recipes and generally an important starting resource throughout. Your first armour set, the forge crafting station, nails, metal sheets, and many other essential items all rely on scraps.
Jan. 25, 2024
Where to get String in Enshrouded
Need string in Enshrouded? You can just make it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting string in Enshrouded is an important step to making a lot of essential items like the workbench, bandages, axe, pickaxe and more. And, while the game doesn’t tell you, you can basically make it from the start. Which can be easy to miss if you’re not paying attention as you skip through the menus looking for more desirable things to craft.
Jan. 25, 2024
13 horror games coming in 2024 that prove this is the year of weird
Feature | Forget jump scares and inventory management, this year horror is all about freaky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And this year, it looks like a bumper crop of weird and twisted releases are on the way. Renting from a witch? Cleaning away bodies? The best thing about the more unusual end of the horror spectrum is that it leaves you on the backfoot, unsure of what’s to come – things get extra creepy when you can’t be sure what’s going to happen next, and every one of these games builds its tension on something unusual, to say the least.
Jan. 24, 2024
10 games like Palworld for more creature-catching, raiding, and survival crafting adventures
From Pokemon to Ark: Survival Evolved, check out these games like Palworld if you’re looking for a solid alternative When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something about games likePalworldthat makes them near impossible to put down. As we say in ourPalworld review, Pocket Pair’s immensely popular game “embraces the standards of the popular survival-crafter wholeheartedly” to create a living sandbox for players to really make their own, and the unique type-specific Pals you capture in the wild help build a thriving headquarters.
Jan. 24, 2024
33 Immortals is an MMO-tinged roguelike built around "cooperation and an easy to pick up raiding experience"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever wished for a multiplayer mode in Hades, 33 Immortals has an even grander solution. The upcoming action-roguelike from Spiritfarer developer Thunder Lotus sees 33 online players venturing out into an afterlife, as modelled in Dante’s Divine Comedy, to defy a cruel god as his wrath rains down upon you. It sounds ambitious, but the innovations don’t stop there.
Jan. 24, 2024
7 years after Skull and Bones first set sail, Ubisoft stays calm: "Our goal remains the same then and now – to deliver an immersive pirate experience"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “In the beginning, you’ll need to raise your Infamy by completing activities such as taking up contracts, going on treasure hunts, plundering forts, and much more,” Dravinsky says. “As you climb through the ranks, you’ll gain access to blueprints that will allow you to craft better ships, weapons, attachments, and furniture with resources gathered from the world.
Jan. 24, 2024
A new PS5 update lets you customize sound output like bass and treble on the fly
There’s also improved features for Parties and Message readability When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newPS5software update is now available, and it’s mainly aimed at adding integration features for the Pulse Explore earbuds and the Pulse Elite headset. Thespecial wireless PS5 earbuds were first unveiledlast year in May bySony. Now, thanks to today’s new PS5 update, there’s better integration for the earbuds with the current-gen console, thanks to a new equalizer feature that’ll let you customize things like the bass and treble output to the earbuds.
Jan. 24, 2024
After 11 years, Xbox is bringing back the best part of those summers with Xbox 360
The spirit of Summer of Arcade lives on in Indie Selects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox is starting up a new program to support and promote the best indie games on the platform, and it sounds like a delightful throwback to the Xbox 360 era and its regular Summers of Arcade promotions. Indie Selects is a new ID@Xbox initiative which aims to regularly highlight a curated selection of top indie titles.
Jan. 24, 2024
After threatening Rockstar with a $10m lawsuit, the Florida Joker parodied in the GTA 6 trailer now wants to voice the character instead
“Take-Two, we gotta talk” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6’Florida Joker' who threatened Rockstar with a $10m lawsuit, is now taking a different approach and has asked to voice the character in the upcoming game. Lawrence Sullivan, aka The ‘Florida Joker’, has taken to TikTok once again to ‘negotiate’ with GTA 6 developer Rockstar and parent company Take-Two afterinsisting that the company stole his likenessfor theGTA 6 trailerthat released in December.
Jan. 24, 2024
As Diablo 4 hits a new wave of problems in Season 3, Blizzard says it's monitoring early impressions and "will be discussing feedback internally"
Diablo 4’s Season of the Construct is not off to a flying start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 had a rough start with Season 1, an encouraging recovery with Season 2, and now seems to have taken a step back or at least lost some momentum with the launch of Season 3.Players have complained of ineffectual and annoying new contentsince the new season’s release, but as the action RPG’s community dips back into disgruntled territory, at least Blizzard has been quick to assure people that it’s paying attention to the early feedback.
Jan. 24, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender trailer has fans of the original feeling nostalgic thanks to nods to the animation
A side-by-side comparison shows just how faithful it is to the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar: The Last Airbender is coming to Netflix next month, so all eyes – understandably – were on its first trailer and how fans of the Nickelodeon animation would react. Mercifully, the Fire Nation of social media didn’t attack. In fact, many moments taken from the original series for its live-action incarnation drew pangs of nostalgia from an expectant fanbase.
Jan. 24, 2024
Blood Hunt writer Jed MacKay promises a "true horror show" for the "bloodiest event in Marvel Comics history"
Writer Jed MacKay gets down and dirty discussing his upcoming Marvel crossover Blood Hunt, billed as the publisher’s bloodiest story ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis about to be soaked in blood thanks to its upcoming Blood Hunt crossover in which the Avengers,Moon Knight, Doctor Strange,Blade, and more team up to take on a global threat from vampires.
Jan. 24, 2024
China seemingly drops proposed gaming restrictions that could have had worldwide implications for loot boxes, microtransactions and daily log-in bonuses
The rules were to discourage obsessive gaming behavior When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. China’s previously proposed gaming restrictions seem to have been scrapped, potentially avoiding worldwide implications for tools that can encourage spending excessive time and money on games. While these latest rules were only passed in China, there was a strong possibility that their effect would be felt on a far wider scale.
Jan. 24, 2024
Cillian Murphy celebrated his Oscar nomination for Oppenheimer in the most wholesome way
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy celebrated his Best Actor Oscar nomination in the best way. Speaking toVarietyabout the accolade, theOppenheimeractor revealed he learned of the nomination while sitting in his mother’s kitchen in Ireland. “Thankfully, I live in a time zone that I don’t have to get up at 5 a.m.,” he said on the day of the announcement.
Jan. 24, 2024
Cillian Murphy has relatable reaction to meeting the cast of Succession
Even Oscar nominees get starstruck When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy has received his first Academy Award nomination for his role as the titular nuclear physicist inOppenheimer. So, with his first star-studded Oscars ceremony on the horizon, Murphy was asked if he gets starstruck – and he had a totally understandable response. “I met some of the guys from Succession,” Murphy toldVariety.
Jan. 24, 2024
Cold on Palworld? Enshrouded, this month's other big survival game, mashes Valheim survival with Dark Souls combat for the exact same price
The Steam Next Fest juggernaut is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for a brand-new early access survival game to play this week, but can’t stomachPalworld’s particular blend of cartoon color, animal cruelty, and Steam domination, then I’m here to remind you about Enshrouded. That combination seemed to capture the community’s imagination during Next Fest, where itwas the biggest game by pretty much any metric Valve could throw at us.
Jan. 24, 2024
Creator of roguelike icon The Binding of Isaac says his next game "will be seen as my best work"
Edmund McMillen has a lot of faith in Mewgenics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of The Binding of Isaac, one of the most iconic roguelike games ever made, has said that he thinks his next game “will be seen as my best work.” McMillen said that “personally I think Mewgenics will be seen as my best work,” which is quite the claim from the developer of a game as enduringly successful as The Binding of Isaac, a game that helped cement the entire roguelike genre.
Jan. 24, 2024
Despite being owned by Riot, Minecraft spiritual successor Hytale says it hasn't been impacted by layoffs at the League of Legends studio
Hytale was purchased by Riot several years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hytale, the spiritual successor to Minecraft, hasn’t been impacted by the layoffs at Riot. Earlier this week, Riotannouncedit would be laying off 530 total workers, or 11% of its overall staff, as well as shutting down initiatives like Riot Forge. Now, Hypixel Studios, which was purchased by Riot some years ago, has put out a statement reassuring fans that its upcoming game Hytale hasn’t been impacted whatsoever by the layoffs at the parent company.
Jan. 24, 2024
Diablo 4 added 5 new Uniques in Season 3, but the bad news is they're tied to a boss that everyone hates grinding
The Beast in the Ice is now a premium source of loot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4: Season of the Constructis here and, it’s safe to say, off to a less-stellar start than Season 2, withplayers complaining of some annoying and lackluster seasonal content.The release of several new Unique items has thankfully put some pep in the action RPG’s step, but there’s a catch here too: the new Uniques drop from the Beast in the Ice, one of the least popular bosses in the game.
Jan. 24, 2024
Diablo 4 players rail against Season 3 as a "great step backwards" with "boring" traps and a "useless" companion
Season of the Construct is not going down well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season of the Constructis out now, and Blizzard’s players are criticizing it as a “great step backwards.” Season 3: Season of the Construct just hitDiablo 4within the last 24 hours, and so far at least, player reaction to the update is overwhelmingly negative.
Jan. 24, 2024
Diablo 4's annoying Season 3 traps are driving players up the wall: "I don't understand their obsession with trying to waste our time"
“I’m already about to quit” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season of the Constructis upon us, and theresponse to the new content has not been especially positive so far. One of the most common points of criticism so far is the addition of traps, which many players are finding downright annoying. Vaults are a headline addition for thisDiablo 4season, adding a new dungeon type to conquer with bonus rewards.
Jan. 24, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans mourn the iconic Pawn voice lines of the original action-RPG, which live in my head to this day
Capcom’s sequel is trying to do away with the repetitive nature of the Pawns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 fans are mourning the loss of repetitive Pawn voice lines in the sequel. News broke last week thatCapcomdevs had done whatever they could tostop Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Pawns from repeating themselvesover and over again. The Pawns were chatterboxes in the first game, and due to the limited number of voice lines, they’d often end up repeating the same old barks on repeat until they were etched into your mind.
Jan. 24, 2024
Dystopika is a chill city-builder where you can create the cyberpunk cityscape of your dreams
No goals, and no restrictions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dystopika is an upcoming chill cyberpunk city-builder which promises no stress or goals - just you and your imagination. Dystopika was announced yesterday, January 23, via the debut trailer just below. Despite being billed as a “dark city sandbox,” the game looks decidedly more chill than its murky aesthetic - you’re free to do whatever you want, entirely in your own time.
Jan. 24, 2024
From its slick Metroidvania and detailed RPG to League of Legends' take on Stardew Valley, the death of Riot's indie game publishing label is a huge wasted opportunity
Opinion | Riot Forge was unique in its championing of indie development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This week, employees at League of Legends studio Riot Games became the latest developers to be hit by the unprecedented wave of layoffs sweeping across the industry.530 people, or around 11% of Riot’s total staff, have been affected by the ‘necessity’ of cost-cutting effortswith the aim of “honing in” on Riot’s core games portfolio.
Jan. 24, 2024
Godzilla Minus One team had an audience of mini Godzillas to watch their Oscar nomination announcement
The movie is up for Best Visual Effects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla Minus Oneearned an Oscar nomination for Best Visual Effects yesterday (January 23), and the team behind the movie’s VFX brought out an audience of mini Godzilla models to join in the fun. Artist Koji Matsunaga shared a video of the team watching the nominations announcement in a board room with around half a dozen kaiju on the table in front of them.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to fix Diablo 4 Drums of the Vault not working
Unable to upgrade the Seneschal using the Brazier in Diablo 4, here’s what to do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Drums of the Vault quest is causing problems as the objective toupgrade the Seneschal using the Brazierin the Gatehall is currently bugged, preventing any further progress through the questline. As that assignment appears quite early inDiablo 4 Season of the Construct, this is a significant issue as it’s halting many adventurers in their tracks.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to get coal in Palworld and farm it
Endure hot temperatures and tough enemies to get Palworld coal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mining Palworld Coal isn’t easy as you need special equipment to even extract it, and the best place to find it is dangerously hot. With that in mind, you need to be a reasonably decent level inPalworldbefore you even consider going on a coal expedition.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to get copper keys in Palworld
Defeat enemies and open chest to find Palworld copper keys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking up Palworld copper keys then you’ve either found one and wonder where it goes, or you’re at one of the red chests that needs one to open it. These little keys can be a bit of a mystery because they’re never really explained and, because they’re basically random loot, it’s easy to collect them without realising - leaving you unsure where you got them in the first place when you need to go looking for more.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to get Diablo 4 Kulle's Heart Journals
Where to search the Vaults for Zoltun Kulle’s Journals in Diablo 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where to find Diablo 4 Kulle’s Heart Journals You’ll collect the first of five Diablo 4 Kulle’s Heart Journals when you begin this Season Quest, by interacting with the book on the table in the room directly northeast from The Gatehall Waypoint marked asJournal of Zoltun Kulle, Entry 5.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to get Wheat Seeds in Palworld
Palworld Wheat Seeds are a drop from certain Grass-type Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Wheat Seeds are special drops from Pals you’ve defeated or caught, but only if you can beat the right ones - and finding them is not easy. Finding wheat seeds is something you’ll need to do to make one of the game’s early plantations, and unless you’re willing to shell out to a merchant, you’ll likely have to explore a little to find what you’re looking for.
Jan. 24, 2024
How to play as CM Punk in WWE 2K23
Grab WWE 2K23 CM Punk right now with Community Creations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Did you know that it’s possible to play as CM Punk in WWE 2K23 despite his return coming long after the game’s release? Well, you do now. It’s all down to the excellentWWE 2K23Community Creations feature. This enables fans to make their favourite grapplers, both real and fictional, then share them with fellow gamers.
Jan. 24, 2024
In a surprise update, Netflix's most popular show ever is returning this year
It’s almost time to get back to the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has revealed that its most popular show ever will soon be back on our screens. That’s right – Squid Game season 2 is right around the corner. Other shows confirmed for this year are: “Griselda(starring Sofia Vegara, which premieres this week), The Gentlemen (from Guy Ritchie), Eric (starring Benedict Cumberbach), Avatar: The Last Airbender, Cien Años de Soledad, from Colombia based on the novel by Gabriel García Márquez and Senna from Brazil.
Jan. 24, 2024
Jeffrey Wright breaks down in tears as he reacts to first ever Oscar nomination, and we feel like crying too
Why are our eyes leaking? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oscar nominations are in and Jeffrey Wright has been put forward as Best Actor for his performance in American Fiction. But it’s not the fact that this is his first ever nomination that’s making us emotional, it’s his wholesome response and beautiful acknowledgment of his late mother. Soon after the Oscar nomination ceremony took place on January 23, Wright was interviewed byExtraTVand opened up about what the recognition means to him.
Jan. 24, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth countdown – here's when the new Yakuza game releases in your timezone
Infinite Wealth is coming to PC, PlayStation, and Xbox – albeit at differing times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth countdown is on as the release time is only a day away, though the unlock schedule isn’t as straightforward as you may be used to. Infinite Wealth is the latest RPG in a long series that once went by Yakuza until a name swap.
Jan. 24, 2024
Marvel rolls back the clock nearly 40 years by bringing back the Beast of 1985
The only way to stop a bad Beast may in fact be a good Beast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the words of Sage, “The best way to stop Beast… is Beast.” That’s the philosophy taken by January 24’s X-Force #48, which finally pulls the trigger on something that’s long been teased as a solution to the problem withHank McCoyand his growing penchant for violence, manipulation, and good old fashioned war crimes.
Jan. 24, 2024
Marvel's Star Wars comics reveal the secret first meeting between Anakin Skywalker and Thrawn
Star Wars: Thrawn - Alliances #1 shows how the two villains first worked together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars galaxy is vast and the cast of supporting characters that has emerged in the spinoff books and comics is surely in the thousands by now. But one stands out more than almost any other:Grand Admiral Thrawn.
Jan. 24, 2024
Masters of the Air episodes 1 and 2 review: "Has the potential to be a worthy companion to Band of Brothers"
A suave, old-school cool start with visceral, violent aerial battles, Masters of the Air’s debut episodes showcase high-budget, cinematic, prestige television. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are no strangers to the war drama genre. FollowingSaving Private Ryan, the duo reunited – this time as executive producers – for Band of Brothers, widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows ever made, then set their sights on another theater of war with miniseries The Pacific.
Jan. 24, 2024
MSI GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super causes review ruckus right before release date
BIOS chaos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Today marks the official release date of theNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super, and reviews of the MSI VENTUS 3X version are now alive and kicking. However, it sounds like we’re lucky to see any for the card at all, as a BIOS update is reportedly causing havoc when it comes in benchmarks.
Jan. 24, 2024
Netflix is retiring its cheapest subscription plan – and warns you may have to "pay a little extra" in future
The ‘Basic’ plan is getting cancelled by Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “As we invest in and improve Netflix, we’ll occasionally ask our members to pay a little extra to reflect those improvements,” the letter also reads, suggesting that a further price increase –on top of those from last year– may follow in future. Last October, the premium plan went up from $19.
Jan. 24, 2024
Palworld player insta-kills a mini-boss with a +130% attack power chipmunk that ate 116 siblings to get stronger
This Lifmunk is “the Ultimate Lif-Form” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldbreeders are already pushing the game to its limits, creating adorable genetic concoctions that can pull out an SMG and drop a miniboss in five seconds flat. A player who goes by BoneNeedle on Reddit showed off a custom-bred level 29 Lifmunk named Bubbles absolutely melting a level 30 Elphidran in an instant.
Jan. 24, 2024
Palworld players beat a boss they're massively underleveled for by cooking it alive with a plan so clever even the devs think it's "genius"
That Mammorest never had a chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One group ofPalworldplayers came up with an ingenious way to take down a boss that they were massively underleveled for, and the plan was so clever even developer Pocketpair is impressed. OnTwitter, the folks behind the Video Gamers Podcast showed off a takedown of a level 38 Mammorest - a creature so much stronger than the party that their attacks could only do one point of damage at a time.
Jan. 24, 2024
Palworld pros agree that ore bases are "life-changing," and this 13-node spot on the map is ideal for one
If you aren’t mining ore from one of these node clusters, you aren’t livin' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld, the uber-viral sandbox survival crafting game with Pokemon-like monsters, just had the biggest launch in Steam’s history, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down. Yet, as it attracts more and more players to itsweird mish-mash of genres, it does little to inform them of a super handy trick that lets you collect a whole bunch of arguably its most crucial resource.
Jan. 24, 2024
Palworld sails to new heights as it becomes the second-ever Steam game to hit 2 million concurrent players
It’s second only to PUBG’s 3.2 million players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldhas eclipsed two million concurrent players on Steam, becoming only the second-ever game onValve’s platform to do so. The other game is, of course, Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds, and Palworld has a lot of work to do if it wants to beat PUBG’s all-time concurrent player record, which currently stands at just over 3.
Jan. 24, 2024
RoboForce is the first series from Oni Press's new NacelleVerse line
Check out the covers for the first issue now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inspired by the mid-’80s toy line of the same name, the RoboForce comic is written byMelissa Floresand drawn byDiogenes Neves. What’s more, the series will act as a prequel to an upcoming RoboForce animated series produced by Seven Bucks Productions, the studio co-founded by Dwayne Johnson and Dany Garcia and run by Hiram Garcia.
Jan. 24, 2024
Towerborne's evolving world and story is something its veteran MMO dev wishes he could've done when he worked on Star Wars games
Arnie Jorgensen worked on Star Wars Galaxies and Knights of the Old Republic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Towerborne has an evolving world map, and that’s something its MMO developer wishes they could’ve done earlier on in their career. Arnie Jorgensen, veteran developer of both Star Wars Galaxies and Knights of the Old Republic, is trying something new with Towerborne, a hack-and-slash roguelike in the vein of an MMO.
Jan. 24, 2024
Ryan Reynolds celebrates Deadpool 3 wrapping in the most Wade Wilson way
The previously delayed film is out this July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3has officially wrapped filming – and Ryan Reynolds has posted a behind-the-scenes photo to commemorate. “The suit hides the blood. Also sweat… But today, with Deadpool wrapping, it’s mostly tears,“Reynolds wrote on Twitter. “A giant and forever thanks to the cast and crew of our film who battled wind, rain, strikes and @RealHughJackman … all under the stalwart leadership of @ShawnLevyDirect.
Jan. 24, 2024
Steam reviews for new 16-player survival RPG Enshrouded climb to "mostly positive" after an emergency server crash hotfix course-corrects a rocky launch
Steam reviews are climbing now that Enshrouded’s biggest Early Access issue was promptly fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All within a day, the hotly anticipatedValheim-like open world survival action-RPG Enshroudedlaunched into Early Access, became the subject of a flood ofnegative user reviewslargely due to performance issues, and promptly hotfixed a major problem causing server crashes. At the time of writing, itsSteam reviewscontinue to climb after another crash fix.
Jan. 24, 2024
Secretlab finally has a new gaming chair, and it's a bit 'lighter' on your wallet
20% cheaper than the original Titan Evo? What’s the catch here? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Part of the reason Boulies supplanted Secretlab was due to value. The originalSecretlab Titan Evowill set you back $549 / £469, while Boulies offers its premium seat for well under that. However, for this new Lite variant, Secretlab will charge a more affordable $449/£389.
Jan. 24, 2024
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 release schedule - how many episodes are there?
Your ultimate guide to watching The Bad Batch season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bad Batch season 3 has now come to an end onDisneyPlus, and what a finale that was. The Star Wars series has helped bring the animated shows back asessential viewing, with the final season bridging the gap between the original and sequel trilogies.
Jan. 24, 2024
Samsung's first gen 5 SSD is slower than most PS5 SSDs, but that might be okay
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, we have a few models that are widely available. ADATA’s Legend 970 has its own cooling fan built into its heatsink, and the Crucial T700 Pro has reviewed well but has been met with mixed reports from consumers. These Gen 5 SSDs are still in their early days, and their volatility when it comes to size, cooling, and speeds means they’re still only perched to become thebest SSDs for gaming.
Jan. 24, 2024
Steamboat Willie horror movie is Mickey Mouse meets Five Nights at Freddy’s – on a boat
Willie is free and he wants his Steamboat back… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What once was a joyous black and white cartoon directed by WaltDisney, has turned into a bloody and jumpy horror flick about a slashing mouse on a boat. That’s right, Steamboat Willie has been remade into a horror movie, and the first teaser is finally here.
Jan. 24, 2024
Tekken 8 countdown – here's when the new fighting game releases in your timezone
The latest game in the Tekken series is set to unlock soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Tekken 8 countdown is on as the release time is now just one day away. The latest edition in the long-running fighting game series offers another chapter in the Mishima bloodline saga for all you lore heads, alongside 32 redesigned fighters and an all-new ‘Heat’ system.
Jan. 24, 2024
Thanks to Palworld, the three biggest games on Steam now have one thing in common: cooked chicken
Winner, winner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld is the second-biggest Steam game by concurrent players in the platform’s history, an out-of-nowhere smash hit that’s risen above the likes ofElden Ring,Baldur’s Gate 3, andHogwarts Legacyto settle between Counter-Strike 2 and PUBG. It’s an unlikely trifecta, but one that’s united by one unlikely morsel: cooked chicken. When Palworld overtook Dota 2’s record, I realized that two of the top three games on Steam had chicken in common.
Jan. 24, 2024
The Day Before developer threatens its return, blaming "the hate campaign" for the failure of its ill-fated 'survival MMO'
Fntastic wants you to keep in touch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Beforedeveloper has issued a statement attempting to counter alleged “misinformation” about the launch of the game and the closure of the studio, laying partial blame on “bloggers,” “content creators,” and a “hate campaign.” In a post on Twitter, Fntastic says that it was providing “an official response” to “misinformation […] from supposedly anonymous sources” about the development of the game.
Jan. 24, 2024
The Final Fantasy 14 live-action TV series is "dead" according to its studio's co-founder
We won’t be seeing live-action Chocobos after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The previously announced live-action Final Fantasy 14 TV series is now “dead,” according to its studio’s co-founder. As for why the series got rejected by so many companies, Shamdasani explains: “The size and scale needed to do it right proved too much for anyone to want to risk,” before revealing: “Amazon came closest.
Jan. 24, 2024
The Finals update finally takes aim at its most dominant class
It’s a much-needed nerf for the Mediums, Scotty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals update 1.5.5 has just dropped, and it’s focused on bringing the powerful Medium class closer in line with its Light and Heavy companions. The headline change in today’s update to The Finals is to revives, which will now offer a post-resurrection invulnerability window of 0.
Jan. 24, 2024
Zelda superfan is 1,500 hours into Tears of the Kingdom quest to "be the first player on the planet to manually cap all materials," and could take years to finish
Bobby Blue Holliday is on a mission, and they won’t be stopped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After putting 2,460 hours into The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, series superfan Bobby Blue Holliday has turned to Tears of the Kingdom and now spent over 1,500 hours on a self-imposed quest to become “the first player on the planet to manually cap all materials in-game.
Jan. 24, 2024
The Last of Us 2 developers reveal an even bloodier alternative ending, and I'm just glad they didn't go for it
Things could have ended very differently for Abby and Lev When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered’s director commentary has revealed a very different ending for theNaughty Dogsequel, and I’m so glad it didn’t turn out this way. As reported byKotaku, in The Last of Us 2 Remastered’s director commentary, the game’s narrative lead Halley Gross and director Neil Druckmann gave fans an insight into developing the game’s story and revealed some surprising alternate endings - which definitely don’t pack the same punch that the actual ones do.
Jan. 24, 2024
The latest batch of Deadpool 3 set photos tease a super cute bromance between Wolverine and Wade
Are we shipping Wolverine and Deadpool right now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming forDeadpool 3is still ongoing as stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have been spotted suited and booted as their characters in a new batch of behind-the-scenes images, seemingly having the best time ever. Captured bySplash News, viaPeople, the pictures show the two on set in the south of England looking rather bromantic with Jackman dressed as Wolverine and Reynolds as Deadpool aka Wade Wilson.
Jan. 24, 2024
Ryan Gosling calls out Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Oscar snubs: "To say that I'm disappointed would be an understatement"
He’s nominated for Best Supporting Actor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Gosling has released astatementcalling out the Academy’s decision to nominate him for Best Supporting Actor but snub hisBarbieco-star Margot Robbie and director Greta Gerwig. “I am extremely honored to be nominated by my colleagues alongside such remarkable artists in a year of so many great films,” he said.
Jan. 24, 2024
The first Palworld roadmap promises endgame raids, PvP, server transfers, better Pal AI, additional islands, and a lot more
Palworld’s getting new features, but only after some very necessary early fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstPalworldroadmap is here, with developer Pocketpair promising improvements, but only after it’s addressed the mass of bug reports it’s facing afterits smash-hit success. In a tweet, the studio said that “sales have far exceeded the development team’s expectations, and we are currently experiencing many problems due to excessive access congestion.
Jan. 23, 2024
Lois Lane actor is "stalking journalists" to prep for James Gunn's Superman
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel herself is trading in her microphone for a pen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rachel Brosnahan has already started prepping for her upcoming role as Lois Lane inJames Gunn’s Superman: Legacy. “I’m stalking my journalist friends right now,” Brosnahan toldEntertainment Weekly. “I’m just trying to understand a little bit more deeply kind of how that mindset works.
Jan. 23, 2024
After 3 years with no update, James Gunn reveals Ta-Nehisi Coates' Superman movie is still in development
The film will exist outside of the DCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ta-Nehisi Coates and J.J. Abrams' Superman movie is apparently still in the works. “Yes,” Gunn replied matter-of-factly to a fan asking whether the film was still in development. Gunn previously said there was plenty of room for both Superman: Legacy and Coates' movie. The film would exist in its own universe, much like Matt Reeves' Batman exists outside of the DCU.
Jan. 23, 2024
All Palworld Flying Mounts and how to get them
The best flying mounts of Palworld can carry you across the map and vaporise enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Flying Mounts are a essential if you want a convenient travel option that doesn’t rely on Eagle Statues and fast travel. Gliding around on a Pal does have some drawbacks, mainly that it chews through your stamina, but it’s much easier to explore far and wide in the air than on foot.
Jan. 23, 2024
Another fan-favorite villain is reportedly returning for Daredevil: Born Again
There was a teeny tiny hint in Echo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bullseye is returning to wreak havoc in Daredevil: Born Again. PerComicBook.com, Wilson Bethel is set to reprise his villain role from Netflix’s Daredevil in the new MCU series. No details have been released as to whether he’ll become a main villain once again – seeing as major villain Kingpin aka Wilson Fiskmight be too busy with non-criminal endeavors this time around.
Jan. 23, 2024
Blizzard shares workaround for Diablo 4's Drums of the Vault Seneschal Brazier bug while it works on an official fix
It’s a little janky, but it’ll do for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has acknowledged theDiablo 4 Drums of the VaultSeneschal Brazier glitch, and explained how to perform a workaround while it works on a permanent fix. The bug is part ofDiablo 4 Season of the Construct’s Drums of the Vault quest, specifically the part where you’re supposed to interact with the Seneschal Brazier and upgrade your construct to move forward through the questline.
Jan. 23, 2024
Bloodborne genius beats the game despite killing just one boss, and all it took was a lag switch, two PS4s, and a faked murder
This is going to make your head hurt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Bloodborne player has devised an ungodly strategy for beating the game while only killing one main story boss. That player would be ymfah, who you might already know as someone who dedicates months upon months to unearthing Bloodborne’s wildest secrets. This time, with the help of a friend, they’ve devised a method for completing Bloodborne while only killing one main story boss, as you can see in the very complicated and lengthy video below.
Jan. 23, 2024
Crucial DDR5 Pro review: "Is less really more?"
Sometimes less is more, and sometimes, less is just okay. Crucial DDR5 Pro RAM enters the very competitive field of current gen memory and doesn’t do an awful lot to stand out from the crowd. Depending on you, your budget, and what you’re looking for in your memory, that could be a great thing or leave you wanting more. Consistent with other DDR5 Reasonably priced No nonsense RAM 2 XMP profiles on board
Jan. 23, 2024
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach is reportedly the game's final title, and you can probably thank a 64-year-old movie for it
This is the most Hideo Kojima title imaginable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new report claims that the full title of DS2 is, in fact, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. I would not believe it if not for the fact that we’re talking about aHideo Kojimagame here, and the name seems to be a reference to a 64-year-old film.
Jan. 23, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 still doesn't have fast travel as its director says you only need it "because your game is boring"
Capcom’s sequel wants you to stumble upon things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2’s director thinks less fast travel in a game can be a good thing, and if traveling by foot is boring, that’s the game’s fault. In an interview withIGN, Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno explored why the newCapcomgame, as well as its predecessor, didn’t allow for fast travel.
Jan. 23, 2024
Dungeons of Hinterberg is taking us to the Austrian Alps to slay monsters by day and "treat yourself to a spa evening" by night
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everything about the upcoming ARPG speaks to me, from its cel-shaded style to its social progression system that will see you improve your skills by making pals in a picturesque Alpine village. What is most appealing, though, is the chance to get lost in the tourist hotspot itself and have the freedom to shape our days in it.
Jan. 23, 2024
First look at What if…? season 3 is the first time we've seen Sam Wilson's Captain America since 2021 (yes, really)
Plus Monica Rambeau, Bucky Barnes, and Red Guardian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The four new images reveal glimpses of Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) hanging out, as well as Red Guardian (David Harbour) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) working together on a mission. It’s been a while since we’ve seen or heard from Sam Wilson – in fact, it’s been nearly three years sinceThe Falcon and the Winter Soldieraired onDisneyPlus, when Wilson officially took on the Captain American mantle from Steve Rogers, and a total of 23 Marvel projects have been and gone without mentioning him.
Jan. 23, 2024
Former Pokemon world champion says Sword and Shield legendary Urshifu "completely breaks" the competitive scene due to one move
Urshifu’s introduction shook up competitive Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Pokemon world champion has said one of Sword and Shield’s legendries “completely breaks” the competitive scene with a single ability. As explained in the video, WolfeyVGC believes that Pokemon “should not work” as a competitive game due to there being over a thousand different characters, an “incredibly complex” type chart, and new centralizing mechanics being added all the time.
Jan. 23, 2024
Game developers aren't really buying the 'similarities' between Palworld and Pokemon: "To 'accidentally' create a complex model mesh with so near-exact proportions is practically impossible”
It’s not very effective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game developers aren’t buying that several Pokemon and Palworld creatures look alike by mere coincidence. Since Palworld launched in Early Access last week, the survival game has frequently drawn comparisons to Pokemon for various reasons—some of the initial focus of comparisons focused on thesimilarities in several creature designs. While several Pals and ‘mons look alike, the prevailing sentiment was thatsome homework was likely copied, butlegal trouble was unlikely to follow– you can’t copyright a sheep, after all.
Jan. 23, 2024
Garth Ennis's Marjorie Finnegan, Temporal Criminal returns with an expanded Director's Cut on Kickstarter
Plus you could win the chance to be drawn into a future Ennis comic! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Garth Ennis and Goran Sudžuka’s time-traveling crookMarjorie Finneganis returning in a new expanded Director’s Cut of her initial adventures.AWA Studiosis launching a Kickstarter exclusive edition of the first series of Marjorie Finnegan, Temporal Criminal, with a new wraparound cover byAmanda Conner, and a host of other features including a brand-new 20-page story and back matter.
Jan. 23, 2024
Geralt of Rivia is forced out of retirement in The Witcher: Corvo Bianco
Preview | The new miniseries also marks the US comics debut of acclaimed Italian artist Corrado Mastantuono When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a hard life being a witcher. You’re trained, undergo various arduous trials, and then you have to spend your life battling monsters. It probably gets a bit tiring after a while, so it’s no wonder thatGeralt of Riviais thinking about settling down to a life of ease.
Jan. 23, 2024
Get an exclusive first look at the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures
Mandalorians and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got an exclusive first look at the latest Star Wars Vintage Collection action figures, including when they’ll be available to join your collection. Unveiled as part of Hasbro’s fanstream today, this reveal spans the breadth of the saga and features characters both new and old– there are entries from Bad Batch right through to Mandalorian Season 3.
Jan. 23, 2024
Good news and bad news, Rick and Morty fans: the anime spin-off teaser is here but season 8 is delayed
The 10-episode anime series is arriving later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ‘early look’ of the anime, which you can see above, sees Rick once again taking on the role of depressing philosopher. He says: “Despite the fact there are an infinite number of paths available to us, we only get one to pick from.”
Jan. 23, 2024
Greta Gerwig’s Best Director Oscar snub upsets Barbie fans: "Do you guys ever think about dying?"
The Barbie director earned a nom for Best Adapted Screenplay as well as Best Picture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gerwig made history this summer as the first female director to ever earn $1 billion at the box office, with Barbie becoming the 14th highest-grossing film of all time. Gerwig received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and Barbie is up for Best Picture.
Jan. 23, 2024
How to farm Ancient Civilization Parts in Palworld
Palworld Ancient Civilization Parts are made to craft special gear like Grappling Guns and Incubators When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Ancient Civilization Parts are some of the rarest and most valuable resources in the whole game, used to build all the most special weapons and gear. However, there’s no clue given about where Ancient Civilization Parts are actually found inPalworld, so all the sexier gear - like grappling guns and incubators - can be very hard to build, even if you’ve managed to unlock it on the tech tree.
Jan. 23, 2024
How to fast travel in Palworld
Palworld’s fast travel system is done via statues and your own Base’s Palboxes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld fast travel requires you to find special statues and activate them, allowing you to bounce between them as you need to, as well as your own base. You’ll need to use the foundational Palbox at the heart of your base to do that though, and finding the statues across the map is one of the biggest gameplay elements you’ll encounter in your travels, creating a network web of teleportation - but I get ahead of myself.
Jan. 23, 2024
How to get an incubator in Palword and hatch eggs
You’ll need to defeat a boss to get what you need for a Palworld Incubator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting a Palworld incubator to hatch eggs isn’t easy as you need to fight at least one boss for the right resources, but it’s great to have if you want to build up your Pal army. Once you’ve constructed an incubator, you can slot in special eggs you find while exploring inPalworldto hatch whatever creature lies within, though this can take several hours in real time, and you’ve got to make sure the conditions are just right.
Jan. 23, 2024
It took less than 24 hours for Palworld's Pokemon mod to get hit by Nintendo's lawyers
Well, that was quick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo is seemingly filing takedown requests against Pokemon mods forPalworld. Yesterday, just a few days after Palworld launched into early access last week, wequickly saw a Pokemon modoverhauling the game’s creatures with ‘mons themselves. People were talking about Palworld as ‘Pokemon with guns’ before launch, and now they’ve truly delivered on that vision with Pikachu and others in the new survival game.
Jan. 23, 2024
It's almost embarrassing that Pokemon got upstaged by something as sloppy as Palworld, a janky survival game carried by one good idea
Opinion | Palworld is fun enough, but I still like the idea of it more than I actually like the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s the important phrase here:a game like this.Millions of people, maybe hundreds of millions, have fantasized abouta game like this. They – and by they I mostly mean Pokemon fans – have been dreaming up a hardcore, multiplayer, open-world creature-collector for years.
Jan. 23, 2024
League of Legends' Stardew Valley spin-off will be the last release from Riot's promising indie game effort as the company lays off more than 500 staff
Riot is instead “refocusing” on “ambitious projects” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. League of Legends developer Riot has announced that its upcomingStardew Valley-style spin-off will be the last game in its promising indie effort. In ablog post, published on January 22, Riot announced that it is “eliminating about 530 roles globally,” around 11% of its workforce. As well as this, the studio says it plans to end new game development within its indie publishing label, Riot Forge, after the release ofBandle Tale: A League of Legends Story.
Jan. 23, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the best-reviewed Yakuza game to date
It’s sitting head and shoulders above on Metacritic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the best-reviewed Yakuza game to date. Reviews for Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth have gone live ahead of a global launch later this week on January 26. At the time of writing, theMetacriticentry for Infinite Wealth has an average review score of an astounding 90, making it the best-reviewed Yakuza game ever made.
Jan. 23, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth review: "It's one of the best RPGs I've played in years"
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a sublime RPG with a fantastic combat system, absorbing stories, and at-times fascinating story, if it wasn’t let down by its drip-fed narrative nature and heavy nostalgic leanings Enthralling, intertwining stories A fun and fluid combat system Brilliant side stuff like Dondoko Island Stretched out story is easy to lose track of Kiryu’s recollections can be outwardly nostalgic Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jan. 23, 2024
Towerborne is a hack and slash roguelike-meets-lore-driven MMO designed to feel like "playing a side-scrolling animated feature film"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vibrant world-building and customization sits at the heart of Towerborne. In a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has taken refuge in a fortress called the Belfry, our briefTowerborne hands-onlast year revealed how the game gives the arcade beat-‘em-up genre a thoroughly modern facelift. According to Arnie Jorgensen, developer Stoic’s co-founder and chief creative officer, Towerborne has much more to it than that.
Jan. 23, 2024
Masters of the Air team talk adapting the true WW2 story with an all-star cast
Exclusive: Producer Gary Goetzman and his cast tell Total Film about the training and teamwork that went into saluting real-life aviation heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature is from the latest edition of Total Film magazine,which is available to buy right now here. Based on Donald L. Miller’s bestseller, Masters of the Air: How the Bomber Boys Broke Down the Nazi War Machine, the limited series tracks the efforts of the Eighth Air Force stationed in Thorpe Abbotts, Norfolk in destroying key European Nazi targets.
Jan. 23, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series teases emotional, elemental epicness in new trailer
Aang and the gang return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first full-length trailer for Avatar: The Last Airbender, the streamer’s live-action adaptation of the beloved, mid-2000s Nickelodeon series – and it’s making us feel all nostalgic. Starring Gordon Cormier as the titular hero alongside Elizabeth Yu and Daniel Dae Kim, the show follows 12-year-old Aang as he learns to master all four elements – Water, Earth, Fire, and Air – and save his world from the ruthless Fire Nation.
Jan. 23, 2024
New details about the Suits reboot emerge – and it sounds very different from the original show
Move over Meghan Markle, there’s a new leading lady in town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news Suits fans, more details about the anticipated Californian-based spin-off have been revealed, confirming the show will follow a young female Harvard law alum, rather reminiscent of a past original character. As reported by journalist Matthew Belloni via hisPuck newsletter, the next project in the Suits franchise is currently titled Suits: Los Angeles and will center on a group of new characters working at an entertainment firm in L.
Jan. 23, 2024
Oscars 2024 nominations list in full - Oppenheimer leads the way with 13 nods
The full list is here, including all 10 Best Picture nominees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There were shocks and surprises galore, too, withAll of Us Strangersand Saltburn missing out, with American Fiction getting a strong showing in certain major categories. As for Best Picture, the 10-strong field is bound to cause some debate. Barbie brings the Kenergy alongside heavy hitters Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon.
Jan. 23, 2024
Oscars 2024 nominations live coverage – All the news as it happens
Who will make the shortlist? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joker’s Zazie Beetz andThe Boysstar Jack Quaid presented all of the nominations live from Los Angeles, with some surprises along the way. You can read our full list of nominations below, asOppenheimer,Poor Things, andBarbieled the way. That’s not all yet either, withThe HoldoversandKillers of the Flower Moonalso having a strong showing.
Jan. 23, 2024
Overwatch 2 esports is back and ditching the Overwatch League model entirely
The Overwatch Champions Champions Series kicks off next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2’s competitive scene is moving past thetearful death of the Overwatch Leaguewith a brand-new format likely to please esports traditionalists. The game’s official esports will now be branded as the Overwatch Champions Series, or OWCS. This series will feature regional competitions across NA, EMEA, and Asia regions that culminate in international live events at DreamHack.
Jan. 23, 2024
Palword’s viral Pokemon mod is on ice until the creator figures out how to release it and simultaneously “avoid a lawsuit”
“Right now we are not releasing the mod pack due to the possible legal repercussions that could ensue” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of a viralPalworldmod that brought Pokemon and company to the new hit survival game says they still want to release it – they just have to figure out how to avoid a Nintendo lawsuit first.
Jan. 23, 2024
Palworld director shares his survival sandbox game inspirations: Valheim, Terraria, "and of course, Minecraft"
Pals might look like Pokemon, but Palworld isn’t a Pokemon-like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworlddirector Takuro Mizobe did his homework on the open world survival crafting genre that spawned his Early Access hit. To clarify, Mizobe recently toldAutomatonhe didn’t have to do any research into these kinds of games because he was already such a big fan of the genre, but he does list the ones he played that most inspired Palworld.
Jan. 23, 2024
Palworld review: "Seems completely oblivious to how odd it is"
Palworld is a strange and obliviously cruel game that nonetheless shows effort and some real thought running through its core design. Consequently, the end result (so far) is an arguably-functional hybrid of several proven formulas that still can’t help feeling like a tonal car crash. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Jan. 23, 2024
Palworld's early access release is "about 60% complete," but its devs thought adding PvP would be a lot easier
PocketPair’s CEO Takuro Mizobe thought it would be as simple as “casually” adding PvP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s early access release is “about 60% complete,” according to its developer - who underestimated how easy it would be to implement a PvP mode. In an interview withAutomaton, PocketPair’s CEO Takuro Mizobe discussed the game’sPokemon comparisonsand revealed the studio’s plans for Palworld.
Jan. 23, 2024
Playing Terraria's hardest difficulty with 30x more monsters sounds like a nightmare, but one player is slowly destroying this "impossible challenge"
“I’m like the best player in the game so it should be pretty easy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneTerrariaplayer is attempting the ultimate challenge: a hardcore, master mode run with a mod that makes 30 times more enemies spawn. If that sounds ridiculous and impossible, well… that’s because it is. But the idea of an “impossible challenge” hasn’t stopped Wild lmao.
Jan. 23, 2024
PowerA Wireless Kirby Nintendo Switch Controller review: “Pink puffball perfection”
Out of every console controller you’ll find, the PowerA Wireless Kirby Nintendo Switch Controller is definitely the cutest of the bunch. If you’re already a fan of the pink puffball, you likely don’t need an excuse to pick up a peripheral that looks like it’s been ingested by the protagonist. However, the fact it provides reliable performance and a robust feel should help give you a few extra reasons to grab one, even if the fact it lacks wired connectivity and charging is a bummer.
Jan. 23, 2024
Reports suggest Batman: Arkham voice actor has mistakenly claimed that Suicide Squad studio's Robin game was cancelled over leaks
“There’s zero truth to the claim” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Voice actor Josh Keaton, who plays Robin in Batman: Arkham Origins, claims a Batman game he was working on was cancelled because of leaks, but another source suggests otherwise. “I would love to get a shot at Batman,” Keaton says in a Twitch livestream. “I almost did. There was a game that I was going to be a part of that I was going to play Batman.
Jan. 23, 2024
Rick Remender's Napalm Lullaby #1 dives into a dystopia that hits close to home
Rick Remender discusses the personal side of his new sci-fi comic Napalm Lullaby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Rick Remender and his Death or Glory co-creator, artist Bengal, are reuniting for a dystopian sci-fi epic titled Napalm Lullaby. Behind the evocative title is a world where a cult dedicated to a new messiah hoards resources in domed cities while those outside struggle and starve.
Jan. 23, 2024
Star Wars fans are convinced a beloved dead character will return as a villain, in a Winter Soldier-style twist
Could two Star Wars characters be returning from the dead in The Bad Batch season 3? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are busy theorizing about The Bad Batch season 3 afterthe first trailer for the final season dropped– and they’re convinced a beloved character could be returning from the dead with a huge twist. Cast your minds back to The Bad Batch season 2, and you’ll remember Tech tragically, heroically sacrificed himself, plummeting to his death.
Jan. 23, 2024
Starfield fans dazzled by major lighting changes following latest update: "They make it look like a different game almost"
“This isn’t just minor adjustments and some light position tweaks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield’s “biggest update yet” rolled out last week, adding many stability improvements and graphical enhancements, including some pretty dazzling changes to the RPG’s lighting effects. Over on theStarfield subreddit, user DinDisco shared a series of images that showcase different environments before and after the update.
Jan. 23, 2024
Steam's latest horror hit is a co-op game like Phasmophobia with an emotional bend: you actually care about the ghosts
Remnant Records sounds like a banger of a ghost hunting game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of the games I’ve mentioned, Remnant Records' bones are probably the closest to Phasmophobia. You and up to three friends are recruited by some sort of paranormal agency to go investigate haunted residences. It’s good ol' fashion ghostbusting fun with friends, but as I mentioned earlier, Remnant Records has a few tantalizing tricks up its sleeve.
Jan. 23, 2024
Tekken 8 review: "We're in the Golden Age for fighting games, and Tekken is the king"
The best Tekken to date proves that plenty of depth makes for a vibrant fighter, justifying its current-gen exclusivity to deliver a skull-thrasher that really feels like an evolution rather than a simple update. An incredibly deep fighter in the ring Simply stunning to look at Arcade Quest is a cute and lovely surprise New player onboarding could be better Glacial main story mode Huge movelists can feel intimidating Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jan. 23, 2024
The cute house-building sim I've been obsessed with for months finally has a release date
Summerhouse’s full release is right around the corner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been eyeing up this nostalgic house-building sim for what feels like forever, and it finally has a release date. Summerhouse, from solo developer Friedemann, has taken off in the cozy gaming community for its chill gameplay and gorgeous visuals. I’vewritten about it twicealready, and it also featured in a Wholesome Games direct last year.
Jan. 23, 2024
The Nier mobile game is going offline after 2.5 years, with a final chapter launching in March
The People and the World Act 3: Transmigration drops on March 28 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier Reincarnation shuts down for good in a few months. Earlier today, January 23, developerApplibot announcedthat Nier Reincarnation will shut down on April 29 at 10pm PT/April 30 at 1am ET. At this point, no further updates will release for Nier Reincarnation, although Applibot hasn’t explicitly stated if it’ll be removed from iOS and Android app stores.
Jan. 23, 2024
There's one big question about that major Clone Wars return in Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3
Somehow, Ventress returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bad Batch season 3 trailerfeatures a huge surprise – Asajj Ventress is back, baby. Just how she returned is a mystery, and, if you’re not up on your Star Wars canon novels, you might be wondering just why her comeback is such a big deal. In the novel Dark Disciple, penned by Christie Golden, Ventress ends up dead, sacrificing herself to save her love Quinlan Voss.
Jan. 23, 2024
10 years after development began, this city builder that lets you play God to entire planets has finally gotten a full release
The Universim is out now on Steam, and you can get 25% off until February 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. City builders offer endless hours of entertainment as you shape and manage your own cities, savoring the successes and weathering the hardships along the way. Still, if you’re eager to take on more responsibility after overseeing your fair share of those, look no further than The Universim, the city builder that lets you play God to entire planets.
Jan. 23, 2024
When does Diablo 4 Season of the Construct start?
Diablo 4 Season of the Construct launches January 23 10am PST, with the patch live one hour before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Diablo 4 Season of the Construct start date is January 23, which means that Season 3 is almost here. Once it launches, you’ll be plunged into a fresh adventure that involves delving deep below the deserts ofDiablo 4to uncover ancient technology possessed by the forces of evil.
Jan. 23, 2024
Where to get Electric Organs in Palworld
Electric Organs are a drop from Electric-Element Pals that you need for certain crafting recipes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting Palworld Electric Organs from electric-type Pals is vital if you want to start crafting electronics and more sophisticated technology. These organs are effectively batteries, and feature a lot in crafting recipes for some ofPalworld’s more advanced items found late in tech tree, such as enhanced defenses and facilities.
Jan. 23, 2024
With over 1.8 million concurrent players, Palworld tops a huge Counter-Strike 2 Steam milestone
All that stands in the way is PUBG’s record When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldhas now eclipsed Counter-Strike 2’s all-time concurrent player record to take the number two spot on Steam’s list of most concurrent players ever. Earlier today, January 23, Palworld developer Pocketpair announced that the new action-RPG had surpassed 1.85 million players at once on Steam. This is a huge milestone, because according to the statistics from Steam just below, this takes it beyond Counter-Strike 2’s all-time concurrent player record, a major feat.
Jan. 23, 2024
You can now pay to have your Steam Deck screen upgraded, but I’m not sold on the idea
It’s now easier to upgrade your Steam Deck screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fact there’s a 1200p Steam Deck screen out there isn’t news, but the company behind the upgrade is now offering an installation service. The amenity will naturally save you poking around inside the pricey portable yourself, all while still being able to ramp up visuals beyond full HD.
Jan. 22, 2024
[Update] Game dev legend hailed as "asset Jesus" says they were banned from development events a day after speaking out against AI sponsors
[Update] Kenney Vleugels says the minor conflict has been resolved after “a friendly conversation” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - January 23:Vleugels has updated and clarified several claims regarding Global Game Jam, saying “we talked about it, had a friendly conversation [and shook] hands. “To be clear; GGJ didn’t ban me, an individual working there said I wasn’t welcome anymore at the events they organized (I think it’s like 3 or 4?
Jan. 22, 2024
A 24-year-old prototype of Spyro: Year of the Dragon has been uncovered, featuring plenty of cut platforming content
Get a new look at the development of this platforming icon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A prototype version of Spyro: Year of the Dragon has been discovered, and it shows how much the platformer changed right before release. There’s a little confusion about when this build of the game was published. According to Hidden Palace, this review build of Spyro 3 was built on September 4, 2000 (taken from the save file information) but it isn’t the only build to have been created around this time, which can get a bit confusing.
Jan. 22, 2024
Andor star reportedly taking over from Millie Gibson as Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who companion after just one season
Millie Gibson will reportedly be departing as companion after one season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some surprise news,Andorstar Varada Sethu will reportedly take over from Millie Gibson as companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor in the next season of the hit sci-fishow. The news, first reported by British tabloidThe Mirrorand confirmed byVariety’s sources, suggests that Gibson’s Ruby Sunday will depart the show after one season, replaced by Sethu for season 15.
Jan. 22, 2024
Andrew Scott is conning his way around '60s Italy in first teaser for new Netflix series Ripley
The series premieres on April 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser trailer for new Netflix series Ripley is here – and Andrew Scott is taking on the role of unscrupulous conman Tom Ripley. Based on the Tom Ripley novels by Patricia Highsmith, the series is a new take on the tale made famous by the 1999 movieThe Talented Mr.
Jan. 22, 2024
As Fool Me Once takes Netflix by storm, two more series adapted from the same author are in the works
Two more Harlan Coben novels are being turned into Netflix shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the success of crime thriller miniseries Fool Me Once, Netflix has two more series in the works adapted from Harlan Coben novels. The bestselling author has written over 30 thrillers full of twists and turns and the streamer’s latest adaptationhas taken its charts by storm– with the potential to enterNetflix’s all-time top 10just a few weeks after its premiere.
Jan. 22, 2024
Assassin's Creed Black Flag remake might have just started development 4 months ago
That’s according to several LinkedIn profiles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rumored Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake might have been in development since September. A Ubisoft studio working on an unannounced Assassin’s Creed game is pretty unspecific and unsurprising, but what’s key here is a report from last year. In May, a report claimedan Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake was in the works, and that Ubisoft Singapore would be heading up the project.
Jan. 22, 2024
Barbie is now the most popular film on Letterboxd, passing Parasite and Fight Club
The massive hit film is now streaming on Hulu and Max When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barbie is now the most popular film on Letterboxd, surpassing Bong Joon-Ho’s Parasite and David Fincher’s Fight Club. To calculate popularity, Lettrboxd looks at how many times the film has been listed, viewed, reviewed, watched, or listed in the most recent amount of time.
Jan. 22, 2024
CEO of Palworld dev says he's seen death threats, asks people not to slander the artists working on the game
Takuro Mizobe previously dismissed comments comparing Palworld and Pokemon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO ofPalworlddeveloper Pocketpair has stated that the game’s artists have received death threats, and has asked that people stop directing messages towards studio staff. Takuro Mizobe, CEO of Pocketpair, put out the tweet just below earlier today, January 22. Mizobe’s tweet firstly reveals that artists working on Palworld have received “slanderous” messages and comments about their work, some of which include death threats via Twitter.
Jan. 22, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077 sequel is in the "conceptual phase," but might ramp up production this year as its devs consider multiplayer elements
CD Projekt’s co-CEOs think the studio has a better handle on game production now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheCyberpunk 2077 sequelmight still be in the conceptual phase, but CD Projekt is eyeing ramping up production later this year - and is considering multiplayer features for the new game. That’s according to co-CEOs Adam Badowski and Michal Nowakowski, speaking toReutersin a new interview.
Jan. 22, 2024
Do Palworld bosses respawn?
Will bosses respawn in Palworld once you’ve captured or defeated them in combat? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re asking do Palworld bosses respawn, then it’s likely that you’ve faced off against one of the Alpha Pals and accidentally killed it while you were trying to stuff it into a Pal Sphere, or you originally intended to defeat it inPalworldbut are now filled with regret.
Jan. 22, 2024
Echoing Baldur's Gate 3, Avowed devs say their RPG has heaps of content that "not everybody's gonna find"
“Discoverability and letting players be the author of their own experience is obviously very important to us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowedgame director Carrie Patel says the RPG has a bunch of content that you can easily miss if you aren’t careful, and although there are a ton of games with big chunks of missable content, it’s nonetheless hard not to be reminded of what Larian Studios so masterfully accomplished withBaldur’s Gate 3.
Jan. 22, 2024
Fearing Nintendo takedown, Palworld modding community bans links to Pokemon mod so that "lawyers don't nuke all of us"
Palworld is predictably getting Pokemon mods, and modders are worried about collateral damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The undeniable overlap between Pokemon and Palworld has dominated discussion aroundthe survival game’s record-setting launch, andwith actual, straight-up Pokemon mods alreadyworking to replace the lovable, legally distinct Pals, the game’s budding modding community is drawing a line in the sand to hopefully ensure “that Nintendo’s lawyers don’t nuke all of us.
Jan. 22, 2024
First look at season 3 of former Netflix #1 show The Lincoln Lawyer teases surprise return
Neve Campbell is back - but not for long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at The Lincoln Lawyer season 3 has been unveiled and, surprise, Neve Campbell’s Maggie is back for a brief stopover. The images come courtesy ofDeadlineand show Campbell’s lawyer getting cozy with ex-husband Mickey (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo). What gives? The last time we saw Maggie in The Lincoln Lawyer, she was ready to head to San Diego to take up a new position in the DA’s office.
Jan. 22, 2024
First reactions to new Kristen Stewart movie from Saint Maud director call it "brutal, brilliant, and bloody"
Love Lies Bleeding stirs up a storm with overwhelmingly positive first reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Love Lies Bleeding has premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, and the new Kristen Stewart-led movie has critics raving. Directed bySaint Maud’s Rose Glass, the film follows reclusive gym manager Lou (Stewart) as she falls hard for an ambitious bodybuilder Jackie, played byThe Mandalorian’s Katy O’Brian, who is heading to Las Vegas to pursue her dream.
Jan. 22, 2024
First reviews are in for Pedro Pascal's new movie, calling it "bloody fun"
“It just keeps getting better and better as it goes on.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reviews for Pedro Pascal’s newest movie Freaky Tales are in - and they’re looking mostly positive. Directed byCaptain Marvel’s Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, Freaky Tales follows four separate yet interconnected tales set in 1987 Oakland California: teen punks defend their turf against Nazi skinheads, a rap duo battles for hip-hop immortality, a weary henchman gets a shot at redemption, and an NBA All-Star settles the score.
Jan. 22, 2024
Former Pokemon Company legal head says Palworld "looks like the usual ripoff nonsense that I would see a thousand times a year"
Some think those Pals look a little familiar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s explosive rise continues even as it attracts a whole lot of criticism for its similarities to Pokemon. One person who’s very much unimpressed is a former head ofThe Pokemon Company’s legal team. Given the Pokemon legal team’s vested interest in defending the franchise from every sort of infringement imaginable, McGowan’s take on Palworld probably isn’t too surprising.
Jan. 22, 2024
Get the theories ready, these Stranger Things season 5 behind the scenes photos might be trying to tell us something
Mike, a bike, and Halley’s Comet. Can you join the dots? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5 has entered its second week of filming and the anticipation for the final season on Netflix shows no signs of dying down – thanks to these cryptic behind-the-scenes images from co-creator Ross Duffer. The collection of snaps, which you can see below feature plenty of tidbits: first up is Mike (Finn Wolfhard) in what appears to be his new room – flanked by a Star Wars poster, no less – after leaving Hawkins, Indiana following the events ofStranger Things season 4.
Jan. 22, 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 cut content suggests several other members of Venom's extended symbiote family were once planned for the sequel
Venom could have been just the beginning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Parker and Miles Morales had a heck of a time tackling Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, but judging by cut content that’s recently come to light, they got off lightly. Several images shared on Twitter by Venom sleuth Worm, gleaned from themassive data breach suffered by Insomniac Games last year, appear to show concepts that the developer originally planned to include in Spider-Man 2 but, for one reason or another, they ended up on the cutting room floor.
Jan. 22, 2024
How to get Pal Fluid in Palworld
Palworld Pal Fluids are dropped by many water-type Pals when killed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Pal Fluid is a drop from some Water Element Pals, appearing on the ground near them when you either defeat or catch them for yourself. Once you have Pal Fluid, you’ll need to it make Cement, Hot Springs and other similar constructs as part of the base building system.
Jan. 22, 2024
How to repair weapons in Palworld
To repair Palworld weapons you’ll need a Repair Bench When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To repair weapons in Palworld, as well as tools and armor, is a skill that every player should have, as otherwise you’ll burn through materials far faster than you need to. Weapons, tools and armor all get damaged and break through use - there’s no way around it - but rather than just throwing away the broken equipment and building them new again, it’s far better to repair your weapons in Palworld.
Jan. 22, 2024
How to use Palworld console commands and server commands
All of the Palword server commands and console commands currently available in early access When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld console commands and server commands let you manipulate the world, by entering instructions through the text chat window. This is a common feature for open-world games, especially where there are crafting and survival elements involved, and having the right options available inPalworldcan take the grind out of resource management while also letting you showcase what the game has to offer.
Jan. 22, 2024
I really hope this leaked Lego Zelda set is real
The Great Deku Tree might be on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If leakers are to be believed, we’ll be getting a Lego Zelda set before the year is out, and honestly? I’m hyped. Details for a Lego Zelda set emerged over the weekend from prominent leaker1414falconfanon Instagram, including the number of pieces and a possible September release date.
Jan. 22, 2024
In the same week that their catastrophic MMO's servers shut down, The Day Before CEOs are reportedly starting work on a new game
Several sources claim the Gotovtstev brothers are not done developing games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the same week thatThe Day Before’s servers are shut down, reports claim its CEO’s are already working on a new game. As reported byCD-Action, the founders of The Day Before developer Fntastic - brothers Eduard and Aisen Gotovtsev - have reportedly already put plans in place for their next project.
Jan. 22, 2024
Invincible finally reveals the season 2, part 2 release date with a Mark Grayson-centric teaser
The series is set to pick back up after its brief hiatus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible season 2 part 2 has a new look – and a confirmed release date. In the brief teaser for Invincible season 2 episode 5, we see our hero Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun) looking upon some pretty heavy devastation. “In the second half of Season 2, I’m sure Mark goes back to college, reads his father’s books, and has nothing eventful happen to him or his family,“the official account for Invincible tweeted.
Jan. 22, 2024
Invincible star responds to whether he would return for a live-action adaptation
Steven Yeun has explained why he wouldn’t be a good fit to play Mark Grayson again in an Invincible live-action movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible star Steven Yeun isn’t sure he’d be up for playing Mark Grayson in a live-action adaptation – and he’s got a pretty good reason, too. Based on the comics by Robert Kirkman, who Yeun previously worked with on The Walking Dead, the hugely popular animated series follows 17-year-old Mark, as he’s taught how to be a superhero by the most powerful one on the planet, Omni-Man, who just so happens to be his father, Nolan Grayson (J.
Jan. 22, 2024
It was inevitable: Palworld already has a Pokemon mod
Copyright speedrun starts now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was inevitable, but someone has already modded Pokemon’s pocket pals into the new creature catcher on the block,Palworld. Content creatorToasted Shoesposts a tease of an upcomingYouTubevideo on Twitter that’ll likely leave a Nintendo lawyer or two feeling Gastly. In it, we see the player character replaced with Ash Ketchum, with the anime trio rounded out thanks to Brock and a shotgun-toting Misty.
Jan. 22, 2024
Lenovo Legion GO review: “feels like a handheld by laptop makers”
The Lenovo Legion GO is technically impressive, but it ultimately feels like it’s trying to do too much at once. While the gaming handheld is capable of providing a great portable experience, janky software and needlessly gimmicky controls will distract you from this portable PC’s true strengths. Future updates will no doubt improve the experience at hand, but it’s hard to recommend the mobile rig over the Steam Deck or Asus ROG Ally right now.
Jan. 22, 2024
Gillian Anderson joins cast of Tron 3 in mystery role
She joins Jared Leto, Evan Peters, Greta Lee, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gillian Anderson is the latest star to join the cast of Tron: Ares, the upcoming third movie in the Tron franchise,Deadlinereports. Pretty much everything about the movie is so far being kept under wraps – including Anderson’s role, but we do know that Jared Leto will star as Ares, a fictional character who crosses over from the world of video games to planet Earth.
Jan. 22, 2024
Mortal Kombat 2 wraps filming but it’s "gonna be a while" before we see it
The Kombatants get together for a wrap party When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Kombat 2 has finished filming and some of the sequel’s Kombatants have marked the occasion by getting together for a wrap party. Kung Lao actor Max Huang posted a series of pictures to his Instagram page from the event alongside actors from Mortal Kombat 2, including Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Martyn Ford (Shao Khan), and Ana Thu Nguyen (Sindel).
Jan. 22, 2024
My most-anticipated Metroidvania of 2024 is a trippy cosmic adventure that's already threatening to give me an existential crisis
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s because I recently had a chance to play a couple of hours of Ultros ahead of its release on February 13 for PC, PS5, and PS4, and I’m more convinced than ever before that it could be something really special – much to the chagrin of my long-suffering friends. So, what is it about Ultros and its psychedelic science-fiction design that has burrowed so deeply into the depths of my mind?
Jan. 22, 2024
Netflix is being sued by the only surviving son of drug lord Griselda as he tries to block premiere of new show based on her life
Michael Sepulveda Blanco says Netflix used his “private narratives” without permission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The only surviving son of drug lord Griselda Blanco is suing Netflix for using “private narratives” without permission in new seriesGriselda, which is set to be released on January 25. According to Michael Sepulveda Blanco, Netflix, Griselda star Sofia Vergara, and other producers on the show stole his “private artistic literary work” and will cause “irreparable injury” and “damage his reputation in the entertainment community” if he’s not given proper credit,Rolling Stonereports.
Jan. 22, 2024
New Jurassic World movie in the works with original Jurassic Park screenwriter
Life, uh, finds a way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Jurassic World movie is in the works, but it’s not just any ol' sequel. THR reports that the new movie is set to launch a “new Jurassic era” with an “all-new storyline.” This means Jurassic World stars Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard will likely not be involved, as well as original Jurassic Park stars Laura Dern, Sam Neill, and Jeff Goldblum.
Jan. 22, 2024
Palworld fans love Depresso, a miserable little guy who hates mining, everyone, and themselves
Depresso really despises manual labor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone loves Depresso,Palworld’s very appropriately-named creature. Palworld might have guns anda market for human body parts, but those aren’t the only grittier aspects of the new multiplayer game. It turns out there’s a creature simply called ‘Depresso,’ and as you can see from the short clip just below, they’re utterly miserable all the time.
Jan. 22, 2024
Palworld lead shoots down legal concerns following Pokemon comparisons: "We have absolutely no intention of infringing upon the intellectual property of other companies"
Pocketpair’s CEO dismisses concerns of a potential lawsuit over the survival game’s Pokemon-like creatures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SincePalworldarrived on the scene, the Pokemon comparisons have come thick and fast, but the developer isn’t worried about any legal fallout. Palworld has been a runaway success for developer Pocketpair,selling two million copies in a single dayacross PC and Xbox, and clocking up over 1,000,000 concurrent players on Steam.
Jan. 22, 2024
Palworld manages the biggest launch in Steam history, passing Hogwarts Legacy, Cyberpunk 2077, Elden Ring, and more
1,582,482 simultaneous players can’t be wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldis already a giant hit, but that may be underselling just how massive this Pokemon-meets-survival game has become just days after launch. Measured by concurrent player count, it’s become the third-biggest game in Steam history, and achieved the biggest launch the platform has ever seen. As of this writing, Palworld has reached a peak concurrent player count of 1,582,482 on Steam (as shown bySteamDB), just three days after launch.
Jan. 22, 2024
Palworld's had over 50,000 bug reports, but the good news is that save data can be potentially restored
There’s good news and bad news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldplayers have filed over 50,000 bug and error reports since launch, but the good news is that lost save data might be able to be restored. Palworld developer Pocketpair just announced the whopping number of bug reports using the game’s reporting system earlier today, January 22. It’s not all bad news though - it turns out that lost save data, whether through single-player or multiplayer, might be able to be eventually restored.
Jan. 22, 2024
Remedy says Alan Wake 2 DLC won't set up Control 2 but there will be "hints about things to come"
Remedy creative director Sam says “we are not looking to repeat” Control’s AWE expansion “exactly” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember howControl’s AWE expansion served as a follow-up to Alan Wakeand a prelude to the recent survival horror sequel,Alan Wake 2? Remedy says it isn’t looking to replicate that with Alan Wake 2’s two confirmed expansions andControl 2, although they will contain hints to the sequel.
Jan. 22, 2024
Sebastian Stan says he is "excited" to make his Marvel return as Thunderbolts shoots in a month
Bucky Barnes is back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’sThunderboltsmay be well over a year away from hitting the big screen, but the Winter Soldier himself Sebastian Stan cannot wait to get back to reprise his role as he announces the movie will shoot very soon. In an interview withVariety, theCaptain America: The Winter Soldier starshared his excitement to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, where he’ll once again be playing the Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes in Thunderbolts.
Jan. 22, 2024
Sorry JRPG fans, Persona 3 Reload devs have no plans for a Switch version – for now
The remake’s director says he’d have to consult the development team about bringing the game to Nintendo’s console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload isn’t coming to Nintendo Switch, at least not for now. Atomix.vghas spoken to Persona 3 Reload director Takuya Yamaguchi and Ryota Niitsuma about the Atlus remake, asking whether the remake will release on Nintendo Switch.
Jan. 22, 2024
Star Wars alum John Boyega to star in Book of Eli prequel series
Boyega will play a younger version of Denzel Washington’s character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerDeadline, Boyega will play a younger version of Denzel Washington’s titular character. Gary Whitta, who wrote the screenplay for the film, created the series and is set to write and executive produce. Deadline reports that the series will be set 30 years prior to the film’s events, putting it at the time of the nuclear event or just after.
Jan. 22, 2024
Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 trailer confirms the return of a fan-favorite Clone Wars villain after 11 years
“She’s a character that we’ve been wanting to tell more stories about” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Star Wars: The Bad Batch season 3 is here, and it confirms the return of fan-favorite villain Asajj Ventress nearly 11 years after her final appearance in The Clone Wars. The Bad Batch season 3, which is set to be the series' final season, will begin streaming viaDisney+ on February 21 with a three episode premiere.
Jan. 22, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League's free post-launch content includes a new playable Joker with "a rocket-powered umbrella"
The new Joker is an Elseworlds-themed variant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rocksteady is planning to release new seasons ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguewith free content themed around a different DC character, each incorporating “alternate realities” in the form of Elseworlds. Season 1 starts in March with an alternate version of The Joker from Elseworlds in a decidedly different take on the character from Rocksteady’s earlier Arkham series of Batman games.
Jan. 22, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch enlists four superstar comic artists
Jason Aaron’s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles relaunch will kick off with four issues drawn by four of the top artists in comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IDW Publishing hasalready enlisted superstar writer Jason Aaron for its upcoming relaunch of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comictitle this summer, and now the publisher has added not one, but four of the top artists in comics to the initial launch of the new ongoing series, as announced atIGN.
Jan. 22, 2024
The "bloodiest event in Marvel Comics history" gets a mature Red Band Edition with even more gore
Marvel says its Blood Hunt event is so bloody, it needs a separate Red Band Edition to fit in all the gore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is billing its upcoming comic event Blood Hunt as “the bloodiest event inMarvel Comicshistory.” And to live up to that name, the publisher is actually releasing not just one, but two versions of the core Blood Hunt limited series - a regular edition, and a “mature” edition with “additional pages and more graphic art too explicit for the regular edition.
Jan. 22, 2024
The Color Purple review: "Treads a fine line between saccharine and crowd-pleasing"
Walking a tough tonal tightrope, this musical adaptation suffers wobbles but is handsomely shot and performed Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. This latest adaptation of Alice Walker’s Pulitzer-winning tale of an African-American girl’s coming of age in early 20th-century Georgia takes its cue not from the 1985 Steven Spielberg movie but the noughties Broadway musical.
Jan. 22, 2024
The Last of Us 2 fans are having a tough time playing as Joel in the new roguelike mode: "The game was not built for this poor man and his dodgeless ass"
Much to players' dismay, the old guy still hasn’t learned how to dodge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Joel seems a decent choice if you’re delving into No Return,The Last of Us Part 2’s brand-new roguelike mode. With a powerful custom revolver, an upgraded melee weapon, and a shiv (plus a recipe to craft more), his is the best starting loadout of all.
Jan. 22, 2024
With bottomless open-world combat, Hyper Light Breaker could be the biggest roguelike of 2024 in more ways than one
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can you turn anything into a roguelike? Should you? The genre is a proven recipe for replayability, so as AAAgames like God of War RagnarokandThe Last of Us 2 catch upto the largely indie-incubated trend of procedurally generated, run-based games and modes, and as games like Ghostrunner 2 also embrace the Rogue within, these questions have been weighing on my mind.
Jan. 22, 2024
Top Gun star teases third movie: "There is going to be some fun stuff being announced soon"
Glen Powell talks Top Gun 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Top Gun: Maverickstar Glen Powell has addressedreports of a threequel in the works. The actor played the arrogant Top Gun student Hangman in the film, starring opposite Tom Cruise and Miles Teller – who are both said to be returning for Top Gun 3. “There is going to be some fun stuff being announced soon…but it was confidential to me.
Jan. 22, 2024
Top Gun: Maverick's Glen Powell is a teacher pretending to be an assassin in first teaser for Netflix's Hit Man
Adria Arjona and Austin Amelio also star in the Richard Linklater movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the first teaser for acclaimed action rom-com Hit Man, starring Adria Arjona andTop Gun: Maverickstar Glen Powell – and in true assassin style, it’s keeping its cards close to its chest. Set to Jay & The Techniques' ‘Apple Peaches Pumpkin Pie’, the trailer gives very little away in terms of the movie’s plot.
Jan. 22, 2024
Tron 3 director confirms filming has begun with behind-the-scenes photo
Jared Leto will star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of development hell, Tron 3 has finally begun filming. Director Joachim Rønning confirmed production has begun on the sequel, called Tron: Ares, with a behind-the-scenes image. The picture doesn’t give much away, but it shows a director’s chair with a Tron logo on it and Jared Leto is tagged.
Jan. 22, 2024
True Detective season 4 doubles down on season 1 connection with ominous spiral symbol
The Yellow King Easter egg was only the beginning… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for True Detective season 4 True Detective: Night Country has been compared to the crime drama’s first season frequently in reviews but, two episodes in,it seems like the connections extend beyond quality… After discovering the frozen bodies of some of the missing researchers at the very end of episode 1, the second installment of True Detective season 4 sees Ennis Police Chief Danvers (Jodie Foster) and State Trooper Navarro (Kali Reis) continue to look into possible ties between their deaths and the unsolved murder of Indigenous woman Annie K six years ago.
Jan. 22, 2024
We need to stop calling Palworld 'Pokemon with guns,' because it's actually a bizarre mashup of survival and a very particular kind of management game
Opinion| Palworld is far more factory sim than creature-collector When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Instructed by the tutorial, I spent the first few minutes of my time in Palworld fighting the local cats, sheep, and chickens, capturing them before tasking them with helping me with my crafting and resource-gathering. I got them to help me build a house and some beds for us all to sleep in, and made sure that their hunger meters were just as well-served as my own.
Jan. 22, 2024
Where to find High Quality Pal Oil in Palworld
High Quality Pal Oil, used mainly for crafting guns, is dropped by Mammorest and others in Palworld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need Palworld High Quality Pal Oil for many mid-to-late-game crafting recipes - mainly guns - but there’s no clear way of getting it. Unlike electric organs, fluid, and other weird materials inPalworld, High Quality Pal Oil doesn’t have an intuitive source based on the various Pal types, so it’s hard to know where to start looking or which Pals to kill to get it.
Jan. 22, 2024
The Witcher 4 will enter its production phase this year, and CD Projekt Red confirms it won't be using AI to replace developers
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toReuters,CD Projekt Redco-CEO Adam Badowski said that “we’d like to have around 400 people working on the project by the middle of the year.” That suggests that increasing numbers of CD Projekt Red employees are moving away fromCyberpunk 2077and onto The Witcher 4.That lines up with both CDPR’s investor reportsand the fact that work on its sci-fi RPG is largely expected to be winding down after the release of its acclaimed Phantom Liberty expansion late last year.
Jan. 21, 2024
I was sold on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth 27 years ago
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhenSquare EnixshowcasedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthat Sony’s most recent State of Play, my heart skipped a beat. It looked gorgeous, of course, not just because it seems like the latest portion of the trilogy will pushPS5hardware to its limits, but also because it marked a moment I’d been waiting the best part of 30 years for.
Jan. 21, 2024
Palworld becomes only the sixth Steam game to reach one million concurrent players, beating Cyberpunk 2077 in the record books
The highest concurrent peak for any paid game in Steam’s history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldcontinues its record-breaking early access ascent, passing juggernauts such as Cyberpunk 2077 on Steam’s all-time charts. The monster-taming, base-building survival hit rocketed to an estimated concurrent player peak of 1,200,000 according toSteam Database. That makes Palworld only the sixth game to ever surpass the one million threshold, putting it in league with absolute behemoths such as Cyberpunk 2077, Dota 2, MMO Lost Ark, Counter-Strike 2, and PUBG: Battlegrounds.
Jan. 21, 2024
Palworld lets you literally “get high off your balls” with a glitch that shoots players into the sky
Those Pal Spheres have more than one use When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldplayers are discovering glitches and exploits aplenty in early access, one of which lets you “get high off your balls” in a very literal sense. Palworld’s simple premise is that it takes crafting elements from the survival genre and mixes them with monster-taming à la Pokemon, only this time your creature friendos have guns and can be exploited for manual labor purposes.
Jan. 21, 2024
Slick sci-fi action RPG talks like a Souls game and walks like Nier Automata, and it could have some of 2024's coolest bosses
AI Limit could be our next Soulslike fixation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AI Limit is an upcoming action-roleplaying game that mixes Soulslike combat with Nier Automata’s slick animation - and it could have some of the coolest boss battles of the year based on early looks. Set in a distant futuristic world where humanity is endangered and the landscape ravaged, we play as an acrobatic warrior in search of new life.
Jan. 21, 2024
The excruciating wait for Elden Ring Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a blessing and a curse for the action RPG
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Time, the great teaser I’ve said this umpteen times before, but I’m a firm believer in developers taking their time behind the scenes. I’d much rather wait longer for something than pay for something that’s been hauled from the oven too soon, and therefore will never criticize the decision to delay or sit on games until they’re absolutely ready.
Jan. 21, 2024
The Last of Us Part 2 modders attempt to reverse its most heartbreaking death, cutting Ellie's 25-hour revenge tale down to two minutes
An alternate ending for the grim sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithThe Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredout in the wild, many steely survivors are likely reliving the game’s most heartbreaking cutscene. But one modder has now made that scene playable in a clip that’s both cathartic and even more brutal. (Spoilers ahead.) Modder Speclizer posted theYouTubevideo below on January 19 - titled “TLOU 2 but you can save Joel” - showing a playable version of that brutal scene where Ellie gets her revenge much sooner.
Jan. 20, 2024
Palworld's record-breaking launch contends with Baldur's Gate 3, as the survival hit exceeds 815,000 concurrent Steam players
The early access juggernaut is already in Steam’s top ten highest concurrent player peaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldkeeps reaching new heights since its early access launch yesterday (January 19), as it’s now eyeing up Baldur’s Gate 3 massive concurrent player peak. The survival mega-hit with machinegun-wielding off-brand Pokémon is a sweeping success, as itsold two million copies in a single dayand reached a concurrent player count of200,000 in mere hours.
Jan. 20, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 devs have done "whatever we can" to make Pawns stop repeating themselves over and over
Dragon’s Dogma 2 director Hideaki Itsuno knows the pawns were a bunch of chatterboxes in the first game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Pawns won’t repeat themselves nearly as much as they did in the first game. If you haven’t played the original Dragon’s Dogma, you should. It’s an excellent RPG many liken to an underrated Skyrim, but I’d argue that aside from a surface level similarity in general tone and aesthetics, they’re pretty different games.
Jan. 20, 2024
I hate to say it, but I love Space Marines now thanks to the Deathwing Assault box
Preview | Friendship ended with Chaos, now Warhammer Deathwing Assault is my best friend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Deathwing Assault army box has me doing my best Paul Rudd impression. I mean, look at us – who would’ve thought a Chaos fan would enjoy putting together some Space Marines? Not me. But here we are. That’s exactly what’s happened, and these new Dark Angels are partially to blame.
Jan. 20, 2024
In the shadow of war, Stalker 2 Heart of Chornobyl aims to deliver on 20 years of promise
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobylis less of a sequel and more of a culmination, the climax of a story that’s been two decades in the telling. GSC Game World’s sequel is actually the fourth game in the series, which first registered on the Geiger-Counter back in 2007 with Shadow of Chernobyl. The original Stalker was way ahead of its time, but also got somewhat ahead of itself.
Jan. 20, 2024
Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth paywalls New Game Plus behind $85/$110 editions - and one Yakuza actor argues the decision "hurts community goodwill"
Who has Infinite Wealth? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth is locking its New Game Plus mode behind more expensive editions. The Yakuza RPG arrives in just a few days on January 26, but those who want to replay the massive romp with all their skills and gear intact will need to spend extra. Infinite Wealth’sofficial websitereveals that New Game Plus - a feature that’s normally free of charge - is paywalled behind the more expensive Deluxe and Ultimate editions.
Jan. 20, 2024
343 Industries slows down Halo Infinite support while "working on brand new projects" - right after the FPS' best (and last) season ever
Doesn’t need to be Infinite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer343 Industrieshas teased future plans for its iconic shooter series, just as it announced that support on Halo Infinite would be somewhat slowing down. Halo Infinite, in my opinion, finallybecame the full FPS package that it promised at launchlast month and stood shoulder to shoulder with its other, older Halo siblings in terms of feature parity and overall shoot-punch-boom fun.
Jan. 20, 2024
The Elder Scrolls fans are celebrating "the unintentional comedy of Oblivion"
Absolutely surreal sights ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion is seeing a minor internet resurgence with fans celebrating the landmark game’s signature jank and hilarious NPCs. Twitter user NotRollingTim kicked off the trip down memory lane with a chaotic clip, embedded below, showing one character’s unexpectedly enthusiastic call to arms and another’s murder. Oblivion’s knack for fever dream-type scenarios, powered by wonky physics and aloof characters, is perfectly encapsulated in the snippet.
Jan. 20, 2024
The Finals tournaments give me a thrill I've not felt since the battle royale heyday of Fortnite and PUBG
Opinion| The Finals requires a blend of tactics and ability that I didn’t think another genre would ever crack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I hadn’t planned to play The Finals. My FPS experience is based more around the slower, more methodical tactical shooters like Counter-Strike than in the faster, twitchier likes of Call of Duty that seemed to me to define this new project from former Battlefield devs.
Jan. 20, 2024
This Stardew Valley-like RPG steeped in Chinese mythology just left Early Access to stellar Steam reviews
Immortal Life is a big hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What if I told you there was a fantasy farming sim steeped in Chinese mythology that marries the chill, cozy vibes of Stardew Valley et al. with RPG features like “epic battles” and companions? Immortal Life, at first blush, admittedly looks a lot like the myriad other cute and cozy farming sim RPG hybrids out there, but what makes it stand out for me are its deep cultural roots.
Jan. 20, 2024
Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine 2 wants to take you back to the blood old days
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Space Marine 2 sees players once again don the immense power armour of Titus, who, after being investigated for heresy following the events of the first game, has been demoted from Captain to Lieutenant. But there’s good news too! A massive Tyranid Hive Fleet has appeared in Imperial space, meaning Titus will have plentiful opportunities to prove his loyalty to the Ultramarine chapter.
Jan. 19, 2024
In case you were wondering, the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle voice cast doesn't include Harrison Ford
Despite his face making a return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nope, Harrison Ford is sadly not voicing the titular tomb raider inIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. Ford’s younger face is certainly intact in the upcoming game - which received a solid debut at last night’sXbox Developer Direct- but another actor is doing a surprisingly good job at impersonating the iconic whip-cracker.
Jan. 19, 2024
Alien brings classic 1979 horror and a splash of Xenomorph green to Marvel's Black, White, & Blood anthology
Marvel’s Black, White, & Blood series adds slime green to the mix for its Alien installment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Black, White, & Blood series brings different characters and franchises to the comic book page in a simplified black, white, and red color scheme. But February’s Alien: Black, White, & Blood #1 mixes things up by adding a splash of slimy Xenomorph acid green to the equation.
Jan. 19, 2024
All The Last of Us 2 No Return Upgrade Paths
Find out what Upgrade Path to pick in No Return when you have a choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Picking the best The Last of Us 2 No Return Upgrade Path can make or break a run. These skills can be earned as rewards for completing certain encounters, or as starter abilities for someThe Last of Us 2 No Return characters.
Jan. 19, 2024
As Destiny 2 players celebrate long-awaited character customization, Bungie stresses "we don't have any current plans to monetize this" – or add a way to change races
If you’re an Exo now, you’re an Exo forever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some 10 years after the release of the original Destiny,Bungie is finally giving Destiny 2 players a way to redo their character’s appearance, whether they’re painfully tired of the edgy Hot Topic model they created a decade ago or simply fancy a new hairdo. In a follow-up comment to GamesRadar+, a representative for the developer affirmed that this customization will remain free according to “current plans,” and also clarified that it doesn’t have plans to add a way to change your race (origin).
Jan. 19, 2024
Avatar: The Last Airbender showrunner opens up about "tough" time when original creators quit the Netflix show
Exclusive: Albert Kim speaks to SFX magazine about his involvement in the Netflix show, and why it was such a blow when the original creators exited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There was a moment where I stepped back to think, ‘What is this going to look like without them involved?'” Kim says candidly. “I felt very confident in the direction that we had charted.
Jan. 19, 2024
Avowed is serving up a slice of magical fantasy, driven by player choice, flexible combat and "gun-slinging mages"
Avowed looks set to continue Obsidian’s emphasis on player choice in its fantasy RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And as we saw in the latest look, how we fight against the many dangers of Eora is one way we’ll be able to do just that. Ever since Avowed was first announced, its first-person combat has been a big point of interest.
Jan. 19, 2024
Bethesda is already promising more Starfield changes after the RPG's biggest patch yet was met with loads of player requests
Here’s a glimpse into future Starfield patches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield’s biggest updateyet arrived this week, and players wasted no time responding to the extensive patch notes with their own list of requests for future updates. Bethesda has since responded to a bunch of those new requests, confirming a whole laundry list of additional fixes still to come.
Jan. 19, 2024
Bethesda responds to complaints that modders are fixing Starfield faster than the actual devs
In short? There’s a lot of red tape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has been publishing regular updates addressing variousStarfieldbugs for several months now, and community modders have been addressing many of the same issues - sometimes at a faster pace. Today, in the aftermath of thebeta launch of the latest Starfield patch, the studio has explained why mods might be able to handle bug fixes faster than the devs themselves.
Jan. 19, 2024
Bethesda's Indiana Jones Reveal is hiding an obscure tease for a classic FPS revival fans have wanted for 19 years
That’s a Quake 6 teaser if I’ve ever seen one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Bethesda’sIndiana Jones and the Great Circlereveal, if you freeze frame on a brief shot of a whiteboard in the office of developer MachineGames, you might spot a teaser for Quake 6 - an FPS revival fans have wanted for 19 years. Well, more specifically, you’ll see “AKE 6” spelled out on the board, but the letters are sitting just above the old Quake logo, so I think we can safely make some assumptions about what the full word is meant to be.
Jan. 19, 2024
Chris Pratt to star in prequel to hit Amazon show
Taylor Kitsch will also return for the new series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Terminal List stars Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch are set to star in a prequel to the Prime Video series, detailing the origins of their characters, James Reece and Ben Edwards. It’s not clear exactly when the new series, titled The Terminal List: Dark Wolf, will take place in relation to the original show, but, based on the returning cast members, we’d hazard a guess that we won’t be going too far back in time (unless, of course, there’s some major de-ageing going on).
Jan. 19, 2024
Cult horror dev loses charts' top spot to a cute Zelda-like about a turnip on a crime spree, and they're not even mad
“That’s a real good title” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Szymanski, developer of acclaimed horror titles like Dusk and Iron Lung, has just released his latest game, The Pony Factory. Featuring a striking black-and-white aesthetic and gruesome horse skeleton enemies, it looks just as brilliantly bone-chilling as his previous offerings, and it’s certainly gone down well on Steam.
Jan. 19, 2024
Daredevil reboot is just days away from filming, but might end up being shorter than expected
The reboot isn’t fixed at 18 episodes, according to Vincent D’Onofrio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out the Daredevil: Born Again reboot might not be as many episodes as we’re all expecting. Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio, who most recently appeared inDisneyPlus showEcho, revealed that the show – ordered for 18 episodes – might end up shorter (or longer) than that impressive figure.
Jan. 19, 2024
Do Pals evolve in Palworld?
Pals do not evolve in Palworld, even though there’s some that look very similar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Do Pals evolve in Palworld? Pokemon’s inspiration looms large over the game, but not everything is the same, and those playing for the first time might reasonably be thinking if there is a way to evolve Pals, it’s not clear how.
Jan. 19, 2024
Doctor Who producer says not to worry about "Disneyisation" – because of Russell T Davies
Exclusive: Doctor Who executive producer Joel Collins talks Disney’s involvement in the new era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Whois returning to our screens very soon – and executive producer Joel Collins has talked aboutDisney’s involvement in the new era. “From the Disney perspective, it’s just a bigger audience,” Collins tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresHaloseason 2 on the cover.
Jan. 19, 2024
Doctor Who producer says to expect Easter eggs and an "amazing ending" to Ncuti Gatwa’s first season
Exclusive: Producer Joel Collins teases Ncuti Gatwa’s “roller coaster ride” first season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not to worry Whovians, the next season of Doctor Who is well on its way. It’s so close, in fact, that producer Joel Collins has given us a little teaser of what’s in store for The Fifteenth Doctor, including Whoniverse Easter eggs and a rather exciting sounding ending.
Jan. 19, 2024
Every Warhammer reveal from the Las Vegas Open 2024 at a glance
Reinforcements have arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Warhammer 40K2.Age of Sigmar3.Horus Heresy4.Kill Team5.Warcry6.Underworlds Because there’s a lot to cover, I’ve rounded up all of the announcements here. But before we get started, a quick note: there haven’t been any reveals for The Old World, Necromunda, Blood Bowl, Legions Imperialis, or the Middle-Earth Strategy Battle Game (well, not yet).
Jan. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 14’s new goofball is the MMO’s latest fan sensation - thanks to a spicy scene where Wuk Lamat goes full cat meme
Wuk Lamat makes a sweeping impression ahead of her huge Dawntrail role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’snew feline momma has quickly become a fan favorite, as is tradition with new FF14 characters, mainly because she channels her inner crying cat meme. Final Fantasy 14 recently introduced its first story-centric female Hrothgar in patch 6.55 to prepare for the character’s hugely important role in the upcoming Dawntrail expansion.
Jan. 19, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says Crisis Core star Zack "has an impact throughout the world" of the upcoming JRPG
We knew Zack would have a bigger presence in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, but we weren’t expecting this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans ofCrisis Core Reunionstar Zack Fair have even more reason to be excited for the upcoming Remake sequelFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. We’ve known for a while now that ol' Zack is not only alive and kicking in Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s world, but that he would play a much bigger role in Rebirth than he did in the original Final Fantasy 7, where he only appeared in post-mortem flashbacks.
Jan. 19, 2024
Forget every Skyrim comparison you've seen, the best thing about Avowed is this incredible box art
A picture really is worth a thousand words When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avowed’s stunning artwork has us, and plenty of others, more excited than ever for the RPG. Featuring a creepy sword-wielding skeleton warrior with innards covered in vibrant vegetation, it’s both incredibly beautiful and utterly haunting at the same time, and feels like the perfect way to encapsulate Avowed’s stunning yet perilous fantasy setting.
Jan. 19, 2024
Former Mass Effect dev’s new survival game Nightingale has some nightmare fuel monsters
Here’s a horrible dragon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out open-world survival game Nightingale has some truly horrible monsters to throw at you. Nightingale, the open-world alternate-world Victorian survival game, has just unveiled some of its ‘Apex’ monsters, viaIGN. It’s the Apex Humbaba that the new gameplay for Nightingale shows off, and if the other Apex monsters are anything like this one, I want nothing whatsoever to do with them.
Jan. 19, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners say it'd be "so great" to work on Jon Snow spin-off, though they'd rather HBO shake it up
David Benioff and D. B. Weiss also share their doubts as to whether Kit Harington could even lift the cloak anymore: “It’s like 60 pounds” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Games of Thronesshowrunners David Benioff and D. B. Weiss say they’d be open to returning to the franchise forthe rumored Jon Snow series, though they don’t really want to be HBO’s first choice.
Jan. 19, 2024
Halo actor Pablo Schreiber "fought against" Master Chief having sex: "I felt it was a huge mistake"
Exclusive: Pablo Schreiber opens up to SFX about Master Chief’s relationship with Makee When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s safe to say the first season of video game adaptation Halo was divisive. Even then, one of its most talked-about moments lingers long in the memory: that of Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) having sex with human-turned-Covenant agent Makee (Charlie Murphy).
Jan. 19, 2024
Halo season 2 release date, cast, story, and everything you need to know
Get caught up on season 2 of the Halo TV show ahead of the February 8 premiere date on Paramount Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You get a sense of that in these twoexclusive Halo season 2 posterswhich GamesRadar+ was able to get a hold of, each showing Master Chief and his Spartan-II unit from Silver Team encircled by a mass of Covenant Elites wielding Energy swords on what appears to be the planet of Reach.
Jan. 19, 2024
Halo season 2 will feature an Arbiter, but maybe not the one you're expecting
Exclusive: Executive producer Kiki Wolfkill talks to SFX magazine about a newcomer who will be familiar to fans of the games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo TV series executive producer Kiki Wolfkill has teased that “an Arbiter” will appear in the second season - butmaybenot the one you’re expecting. In the opening episode ofHalo season 2, Master Chief (Pablo Schreiber) is saved by an Arbiter from the fanatical Covenant race.
Jan. 19, 2024
Halo team says season 2 will be a "reset" and is "far stronger" than the previous chapter
Exclusive: Halo star Pablo Schreiber and executive producer Kiki Wolfkill talk to SFX about season 2’s darker tone and its “grounded and grittier” shift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo star Pablo Schreiber says season 2 will be much darker than its predecessor – and he believes it’s much more effective. “The tonal shift just feels so much more appropriate for the franchise,” Schreiber tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresHalo season 2on the cover.
Jan. 19, 2024
Has the new Punisher finally found the villain who killed his family?
Preview | Check out some finished pages from Punisher #3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Frank Castle currently out of the picture there’s a new Punisher on the streets.Ex-S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Joe Garrison’s family has been killed - and he is one of the prime suspects. Now his search to discover the truth about who was really behind their deaths has led him to the office of crime boss The Offer.
Jan. 19, 2024
Hellblade 2 turns Senua into a "beacon of hope", and a very different kind of horror game heroine I've been longing to see
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “You are not a lie, but you are a liar.” Blood-spattered and defiant in the face of her own demons, Senua speaks these words as she conquers her darkness to find self-acceptance at the end ofHellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. But if the first game is a harrowing metaphor for grief, shame, and internal reconciliation,Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2looks to bring the battle to the outside world in what could end up being the most important portrayal of mental health I’ve ever seen attempted in a horror game.
Jan. 19, 2024
How to find Palworld Ore for Ingots
Ore in Palworld is turned into Ingots via a Primitive Furnace When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld Ore can be smelted and refined into useful Ingots, and you can farm Ore by mining respawning rocks found all over the map. Once you’ve amassed as much Ore as you can carry, you can take it all back to a furnace at your base inPalworldand start smelting to get useful Ingots that you can use to craft some of the game’s best items.
Jan. 19, 2024
How to transfer your The Last of Us 2 PS4 save to PS5 for Remastered
If you want your PS4 progress on PS5 for The Last of Us 2 Remastered, here’s how When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Transferring a The Last of Us 2 Remastered save from PS4 to PS5 is a painless procedure you’ll need to do if you want your progress and trophies to carry over. There’s a few stages to the process, and it varies depending on if you already have save data uploaded.
Jan. 19, 2024
8% of game developers say they're already working on projects for Nintendo Switch 2
Even more signs point to a Nintendo Switch successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a survey asking over 3,000 developers what platform they’re currently developing for, 8% responded with the Nintendo Switch successor. As expected, most of the developers surveyed say they’re developing for the likes of PC (66%),PS5(35%), andXbox Series X/S (34%). There was also a large percentage working on games for the Nintendo Switch (18%), Android (24%), iOS (23%), and previous generation consoles.
Jan. 19, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is in first-person to help create a "unique experience" that you won't find in Tomb Raider or Uncharted
“First-person gameplay is part of MachineGames' DNA” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circleuses first-person camera angles to create a “unique experience” that you won’t find in other action-adventure games like Uncharted or Tomb Raider. In an interview withLucasfilm, the upcoming game’s director, Jerk Gustafsson, discussed the studio’s decision to make Indie’s adventure a first-person experience.
Jan. 19, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like the best series adaptation since Temple of Doom on the Atari ST over 30 years ago
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. As far as addendums to silver screen dynasties go, you’ve likely heard better. The Great Circle doesn’t have the same oomph as The Temple of Doom, The Last Crusade, or even The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. But when it comes to MachineGames and Bethesda’s long-awaited video game adaptation, even a whimsical strapline wasa lotmore information than we had before the latestXbox Developer Direct.
Jan. 19, 2024
Indie dev behind beloved horror-comedy mashup My Friendly Neighborhood says he's had to release some short games to get by while waiting "for funds to come in"
“I’m hoping that these small games will give me a bit more of a fair fight” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a busy week for John Szymanski as he debuts not one but two new games, but as the developer explains in a post on Twitter, this is “not all for fun reasons.” “These games are to help me make ends meet while I wait for funds to come in from My Friendly Neighborhood,” Szymanski writes.
Jan. 19, 2024
Master Chief actor doubles down on decision to remove his character's helmet in Halo TV show: "There’s no point discussing it"
Exclusive: Pablo Schreiber holds firm on the show’s decision to remove Master Chief’s helmet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Master Chief actor Pablo Schreiber has doubled down on one of the Halo TV show’s most controversial decisions – and yes, it does involve his helmet. “People who don’t feel the helmet was necessary to come off, they’re at such an early conception of what the show could be,” Schreiber tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which featuresHalo season 2on the cover.
Jan. 19, 2024
Masters of the Universe bosses promise lots of He-Man in Netflix's Revolution, as they defend his absence in last chapter
Exclusive: Ted Biaselli and Kevin Smith assure fans that Prince Adam is in “three-and-a-half or four” of Masters of the Universe: Revolution’s five episodes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “This is a story that’s going to explore what it means to be He-Man when a new responsibility falls on Adam,” executive producer Ted Biaselli tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Halo season 2 on the cover.
Jan. 19, 2024
Meet the new Ultimate Shocker, the first official supervillain of the relaunched Ultimate Spider-Man
Ultimate Spider-Man #2 preview reveals the series' first official supervillain, The Shocker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newUltimate Spider-Man has made his debut in a world that looks very different from the one where the mainstream Marvel Universe Spider-Man lives. And now,Marvel Comicsis offering up an advance look at Ultimate Spider-Man #2 by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Marco Checchetto, including the debut of the new Ultimate Spidey’s first official villain: the Ultimate Shocker.
Jan. 19, 2024
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning sets streaming date as its title mysteriously changes
What does this mean for Mission: Impossible 8? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The newest Mission: Impossible movie,Mission: Impossible– Dead Reckoning, will soon be available to stream on Paramount Plus, but has undergone a slight change, dropping ‘Part One’ from its title. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the action flick stars Tom Cruise as our beloved secret agent Ethan Hunt, who embarks on his most dangerous mission yet: to track down a terrifying new AI entity before it ends up in the wrong hands.
Jan. 19, 2024
Where to pre-order the Apple Vision Pro
Here’s where you can get your hands on an Apple Vision Pro as Pre-orders go live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apple Vision Pro pre-orders are finally here, and it’s time to read up on where and how you can grab yourself a headset. The proper launch date of the Apple Vision Pro in the US is on February 2, but pre-orders go live on January 19 at 5 am PT.
Jan. 19, 2024
My favorite horror board game is getting a gorgeous card game spin-off
It will be a “speedrun of terror & chaos” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror board gameBetrayal at House on the Hillis getting a spin-off very soon that offers players a “cursed deck of cards.” Featuring a cold blue design surrounding gold sketches reminiscent of tarot cards or woodcut illustrations, Deck of Lost Souls puts a gnarled tree dotted with faces that seems to be sucking in souls front and center, accompanied (of course) by a raven.
Jan. 19, 2024
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender will depict events never actually seen in the original series, says showrunner
Exclusive: Albert Kim opens up about the differences between Avatar: The Last Airbender’s original series and the new adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender series will bring certain events from the original series' lore to life for the first time, says showrunner Albert Kim. Within the Avatar universe, said temple – only accessible via flying bison during hero Aang’s lifetime – was said to have been destroyed in an attack led by Fire Lord Sozin in 0 AG.
Jan. 19, 2024
New anime in 2024: the biggest upcoming and ongoing shows, including release dates
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once you’re done, be sure to check out our list ofbest animeandbest anime shows on Netflix, plus the latest on four major names coming soon:Jujutsu Kaisen season 3, theChainsaw Man movie,Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy, andOne-Punch Man season 3. Just a quick note before we start: anime is traditionally divided into four seasons: winter (January-March), spring (April-June), summer (July-September), and fall (October-December).
Jan. 19, 2024
New Deadpool 3 set photos feature Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, Dogpool, and double the Ryan Reynolds
The film is out this July When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New set photos fromDeadpool 3have arrived – and there’s a lot to unpack. The set photos also show Ryan Reynolds in a Samurai version of the Deadpool suit, complete with the traditional shoulder-length hair and top bun. It’s possible that this is a callback to Deadpool: Samurai, Vol 1.
Jan. 19, 2024
New Disney Plus show with near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score had a better debut than Loki season 2
Percy Jackson and the Olympians is Disney Plus’s latest hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Percy Jackson and the Olympians isDisneyPlus’s latest streaming hit, coming in hot with a bigger debut than two recent Marvel shows. Per the Nielsen ratings, the two-episode premiere of Percy Jackson garnered 572 million minutes. Secret Invasion, starring Samuel L. Jackson and Emilia Clarke, debuted to 461 million minutes – and failed to make the Nielsen Top 10 Streaming chart for that week.
Jan. 19, 2024
New Netflix movie praised for its "impressive worldbuilding" and "powerful" performances is now streaming
The Kitchen is co-directed by Daniel Kaluuya When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a brief stint in cinemas, new Netflix movie The Kitchen is now available to stream. The film marks Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut, with the actor co-directing with filmmaker and architect Kibwe Tavares. Kane Robinson (better known as UK rapper Kano) stars as Izi, who lives in a dystopian version of London where social housing no longer exists and people live in slum-like high rises – one of which is the Kitchen.
Jan. 19, 2024
New sexy, supernatural drama Domino Day is the UK's answer to Vampire Diaries and True Blood, says creator
EXCLUSIVE | The new BBC drama is a response to a lack of British supernatural shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your new favorite YA fixation is arriving later this month withDomino Day, a brand new drama from BBC Three about modern-day witches. That’s right, this series will have you saying ‘witch, please’ as you immediately hit that ‘play next episode’ button, hooked on the spooky thrills.
Jan. 19, 2024
Our new favorite double act could work together someday, as Pedro Pascal says he'd "love" to co-star with Kieran Culkin
The double act continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The highlight of this awards season has been the bromance between Kieran Culkin and Pedro Pascal – and it sounds like the double act could continue someday with both actors sharing the screen. “I would love that, I hope so,” Pascal toldDeadlinewhen asked if he’d like to work with Culkin.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld character creation and changing appearance explained
Palworld’s character creation is your last chance to change your character’s appearance right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld character creation allows you to change your appearance before starting the game, though at time of writing it’s the only point in which you can do that. While there’s no starts or classes to keep in mind - character creation is purely aesthetic and cosmetic - I’ll nonetheless explain all below in our guide to Palworld character creation and changing appearance.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld Dedicated Servers and how to set them up
We explain how to make a dedicated server in Palworld for multiplayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Palworld dedicated server will allow players to get the most from online multiplayer, having their own personal server into which up to 32 players can come and hang out, creating guilds and working either with or against each other. Admittedly, right now dedicated servers are unique to the Steam version of Palworld specifically - those on Xbox or PC Game Pass will have to make do without that option, at least for the time being.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld hits 200,000 concurrent PC players less than 24 hours after it launched in early access
And that isn’t including Game Pass players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldhas rocketed past 200,000 concurrent players less than 24 hours after it first launched in early access. According to the SteamDB tweet just below, Palworld smashed past 100,000 concurrent players virtually as soon as it launched in early access yesterday, January 18. Now though,SteamDB’s actual websiteis showing Palworld has more than doubled than initial concurrent figure, hitting a peak of 224,607 concurrent players in the last 24 hours.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld is the latest mega-hit survival game, selling two million copies in its first 24 hours - with "Very Positive" reviews on Steam
Pokemon-with-guns premise is irresistible, it seems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update (January 20):Palworld has now sold over two million copies in its first day in early access, developer Pocketpair has announced. Original story:Palworldhas already sold over one million units across PC and Xbox Series X|S, a mere eight hours after its early access release. Developer Pocketpair announced the news on social media, with a picture of the game’s tamable critters pretending to look overjoyed.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld isn’t just 'Pokemon with guns' - you can also capture humans and sell off their parts
Turns out Palworld is even darker than we thought When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldplayers are discovering that, to their horror, they can capture human beings and then sell their parts. Palworld was billed as being ‘Pokemon with guns,’ and while that’s a new brand of chaotic and unconventional, it turns out the game has another side to it entirely: capturing and selling human parts.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld servers buckle under the biggest Steam launch of 2024 so far, devs suggest "attempting to connect 2-3 times or waiting after launching the game"
Palworld just launched to over 350,000 concurrent players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s developer knows it’s game servers are unstable right now, but it’s actively working on a fix. ‘Pokemon with guns’ finally launched yesterday, January 18, and it seems to have been a smash-hit so far,accruing well over 200,000 concurrent playerson Steam in under 24 hours. However, it seems the influx of new players has caused some server instability.
Jan. 19, 2024
Palworld type chart and all Element weaknesses
Every element weakness and resistance in Palworld is shown below When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Understanding the Palworld type chart will help a lot when you battle other Pals and far deadlier Alpha Pals and bosses. Like Pokemon, each Pal has its own type which grants it particular resistances and vulnerabilities to some of the other types. Most types have only one weakness and one strength, which means they’re quite simple to learn and will help you create a well roundedPalworldsquad for any fight.
Jan. 19, 2024
Pre-release version of Persona 5 reportedly leaks from private auction, seemingly showing different music and character models
It’s hard to imagine a different version of ‘Last Surprise’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A pre-release build of Persona 5 has suddenly made its way online, revealing cut features and changed songs. One Twitter user is claiming that the build comes from a private auction of 20 discs, some of which apparently happened to contain a pre-release version of Persona 5.
Jan. 19, 2024
Reacher star Alan Ritchson shares a gnarly update from season 3 set: "We're back"
It’s already filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reacher season 2 may have just come to an end, but its star is already lining up the third season of the hit Prime Video show. Alan Ritchson posted an update from the season 3 set recently, and it looks like things are getting pretty gnarly already for the character.
Jan. 19, 2024
Sennheiser Profile USB Microphone review: "A double-edged sword"
The Sennheiser Profile USB mic is a solid microphone for content creation, streaming, and gaming because you very much get what you pay for. I wouldn’t call it entry-level since it has a really solid cardioid capsule and a $100 price tag. That said, it lacks the features that take its rivals further up the ranks. Affordable price Decent sound quality Good cardioid capsule and distance control Solid boom arm
Jan. 19, 2024
Sony issues refunds for The Last of Us Part 2 owners who accidentally pre-ordered the PS5 remaster at full price
“As a gesture of goodwill” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis reportedly issuing refunds for existingThe Last of Us Part 2owners who mistakenly pre-ordered the $10 PS5 remaster at full price. The Last of Us Part 2 Remasteredlaunched today, bringing minor technical improvements, cut content, and a whole new roguelike mode to the oppressive survival-action game. Those who own a digital or physical copy can grab theupgrade for $10, but it seems some worn fungi survivors weren’t privy to the news and instead pre-ordered the game at the full $50 price.
Jan. 19, 2024
Suicide Squad is testing the world's tolerance for bloated loot games, and I think I'm finally done with them after "Poison Ivy's iconic ice elemental fire axe"
Opinion | I think it’s finally time for me to admit to myself I don’t like loot games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a week since all thoseSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguepreviews dropped, and I can’t stop thinking about them. I wish it was because I was legitimately excited about the next project from the Arkham devs, but no.
Jan. 19, 2024
Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, and all of DC's April 2024 Solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That bigSupermanevent is titled ‘House of Brainiac,’ and as the title implies it involves Brainiac, the world conquering alien intelligence that is one of Superman’s oldest and most powerful foes. This time, he’s bringing an army ofLoboclones to Metropolis, with the first three parts of the story arriving in April’s issues of Action Comics, Superman, and a special House of Brainiac one-shot.
Jan. 19, 2024
Tekken 8 Eddy Gordo is available now
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When was Eddy Gordo added to Tekken 8? Tekken 8 crossplayHow to block in Tekken 8How many chapters in Tekken 8 To get Eddy Gordo in Tekken 8 for free you’ll need to own the Playable Character Year 1 Pass, which is included if you invest in the Collector’s Edition, Premium Collector’s Edition, Ultimate Edition, or Digital Ultimate Edition – if you own the pass, you may need to visit the store on your platform and claim the free download to activate him.
Jan. 19, 2024
The 32 greatest '70s actors
These movie stars lit up the screen amid a tumultuous decade in American history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, many of our movie (and TV) idols stayed with us, while a handful of newcomers appeared overnight. But who are actually the decade’s greatest actors? Hollywood directors were given greater creative control over their projects, and a dark national mood – informed by things like the Watergate Scandal, and the Vietnam War becoming an irrevocable nightmare – gave mainstream pictures sharpened teeth.
Jan. 19, 2024
The Last of Us 2 No Return characters ranked and how to unlock them
Who to pick in TLOU 2’s roguelike mode for the best chance of survival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are 10 characters to unlock in The Last of Us 2 No Return, and the best options are very clear in this roguelike. You’ll have to earn them by completing challenges, however, which will force you to play as everyone at least a few times each.
Jan. 19, 2024
The Last of Us 2 No Return tips
Here’s some help to survive No Returns roguelike challenge in The Last of Us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2 No Return is a tough roguelike that will test you plenty as you learn its ins and outs. My tips gathered from several hours completing runs and learning what’s best the hard way should help you get more of a grounding in the game, without having to work it out through trial and error.
Jan. 19, 2024
The new Demon Slayer ‘movie’ gets a firm release date and it’s the first chance to watch the new season
It’s time to start Hashira Training When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Demon Slayer ‘movie’ – which packages the Swordsmith Village finale of season 3 with the first episode of the upcoming Hashira Training arc – has finally got some firm release dates. Beginning from February 21 in Malta, Demon Slayer is setting off on a world tour with a series of staggered releases for its ‘To the Hashira Training’ movie.
Jan. 19, 2024
This gorgeous horror game looks just like a retro Disney film and it's already messing with my head
Bye Sweet Carole is for fans of Little Nightmares and American McGee’s Alice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t be fooled by this upcoming indie with itsDisney-style animations, as it’s closer to Little Nightmares than The Little Mermaid. Bye Sweet Carole is a dark fantasy horror game set in early 1900s Britain that was inspired by “the greatest animation movies” (think ’90s Disney & Don Bluth’s work).
Jan. 19, 2024
This Metroidvania isn't even trying to hide the fact that it ripped off Hollow Knight's skin and is wearing it like a jacket
Deviator is absolutely gorgeous, because it looks exactly like Hollow Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, I have seen somegames like Hollow Knightin my day. Until this afternoon, I would’ve told you that the iconic Metroidvania’s closest relativeis probably Crowsworn, which proudly blends Hollow Knight’s style with action games like Devil May Cry to make something that appears meaningfully different.
Jan. 19, 2024
This new Warhammer Underworlds warband is twisted but weirdly sweet
Ah, love is in the air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time for the Las Vegas Open, and that means plenty of Warhammer announcements (including a new Warhammer Underworlds warband) have broken cover. And to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t expecting to like this new team of degenerates so much. I’ll admit it – I’m a hopeless romantic.
Jan. 19, 2024
This sapphic murder mystery game had me uncovering scandal after scandal as a snooping hotel maid in 1950s Montreal
Indie Spotlight | Sumptuously stylish This Bed We Made shines a light on a troubled time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was always going to be Beth. One of the first choices I’m given in Lowbirth Games' stunning mystery game, This Bed We Made, is which acolyte I’ll be conspiring with, and between the flirty hotel receptionist and a bespectacled ginger dude, I don’t think twice.
Jan. 19, 2024
Todd Howard celebrates the Indiana Jones game he's spent years trying to make by stealing a golden idol from its developers
Did anyone else spot that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To celebrate the first trailer of Bethesda’s upcomingIndiana Jones game, executive producer Todd Howard stole a Golden Idol from the developer working on it. In the presentation, Xbox visited MachineGames in Sweden and towards the end of the video, game director, Jerk Gustafsson, thanked everyone for watching and revealed that the game is set to release “later this year.
Jan. 19, 2024
Unearthed magazine shows Nintendo laid the groundwork for the Switch 27 years ago with Pokemon Stadium and a failed N64 add-on
“You can play it anywhere you want” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that Nintendo’s original plan for Pokemon Stadium was even wilder than what we got, according to a recently unearthed speech from the late Nintendo president Hiroshi Yamauchi. Pokemon Stadium was originally intended for the 64DD, an N64 add-on that gave the console a number of new features, including a floppy disk drive, a real-time clock, and additional creative capabilities.
Jan. 19, 2024
Upcoming 4X strategy game had its development plagued by cougar hordes: "Someone get these feline demons away from me"
Ara: History Untold threatens us with more than just conflicts spanning centuries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ara: History Untold is the historical grand strategy game that’s aiming for a piece of the Civilization pie and spans -check notes thrice -all of human history. But such a complex game wasn’t simply plagued by code tangled to emulate centuries of human conflict - cougar hordes were supposedly just as pesky during development.
Jan. 19, 2024
Vincent D'Onofrio teases what's next for Kingpin after the Echo finale
The Kingpin actor says his character is “enlightened” after the events of Echo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The jury is still out on whatexactlywent down with Kingpin after theEcho ending. Clearly, he’s changed in some way but, as shown in theEcho post-credit scene, he now has his sights on an even greater prize than being the King of New York’s underworld.
Jan. 19, 2024
Visions of Mana producer wanted to make the new JRPG for 10 years, but wasn’t sure anyone wanted it
Trials of Mana helped win over Square Enix’s staff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana’s producer has wanted to make a new game for around a decade but wasn’t sure anyone would care for it. “It’s been around 10 years since I took over as Mana series producer, but one of my ambitions from the beginning was to put out a completely new game on consoles,” Oyamada says.
Jan. 19, 2024
Warhammer 40K fans are losing it over the new Kroot army
It’s hunting season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Las Vegas Open is always a good source of reveals, and this year it’s wheeled out an all-new Warhammer 40K Kroot army – and judging by social media, the fans areveryon board. The enthusiasm is understandable. This ‘Kroot Hunting Pack’ is a massive box featuring a full army composed of all-new sculpts, units, and characters.
Jan. 19, 2024
What to expect from Xbox Series X in 2024: Massive AAA exclusives, a banner year for Game Pass, and new hardware
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox Series X console exclusives deliver a statement of intent Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2was given a May 21 date, making it the first notable Xbox Series X exclusive of the year. Ninja Theory appears to be positioning the niche adventure as a true system showcase for the Xbox Series X, proof of what a nimble development team is able to achieve with a strong creative vision and the time to properly experiment with Unreal Engine 5 and new motion capture technologies.
Jan. 19, 2024
MMO and JRPG fans, I don't want to get your hopes up, but after rumors of a global release Square Enix says it's planning "a variety of initiatives" for Dragon Quest 10
It could just be more Japan-exclusive expansions, or it could be something much more exciting for us in the West When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call it hopium, but the optimist in me still has faith that Dragon Quest 10 could be in line for a global release, and I’m desperately hanging on to recent comments fromSquare Enixpresident Takashi Kiryu for validation.
Jan. 18, 2024
X-Men movie writer David Hayter reveals the oddly low-key origin behind one of Magneto's best powers
The helmet isn’t just there to look cool When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not quite the Mandela Effect. How about the Magneto Effect? Turns out, Magneto’s helmet having the ability to block Charles Xavier’s telepathic powers actually hasn’t been aroundallthat long. Instead, its origins lie in a behind-the-scenes interaction during the production of 2000’s X-Men movie. “This happened because the director said one day, ‘Why couldn’t Xavier just make Magneto go to sleep or something?
Jan. 18, 2024
5 essential Warhammer painting tips everyone should learn
Become a painting master in no time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you prefer the fantastical lands of Age of Sigmar or the grim dark future of Warhammer 40k, there’s one thing that all hobbyists can agree on: there’s nothing quite like a well-painted model. Indeed, many of us fell under the siren song of Games Workshop as kids, lured into hobby stores by the pristinely painted miniatures in the shop window (or at least that’s how I got into it).
Jan. 18, 2024
After it kicked a bunch of JRPGs out the door with near-zero hype, Square Enix president admits the company needs to get better at marketing
Who remembers Infinity Strash: Dragon Quest The Adventure of Dai? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas a marketing problem, and company president Takashi Kiryu wants to fix it. “Not only is content increasingly being sold digitally, but the range of devices capable of delivering content is also diversifying,” he continues. “I want us to establish stronger capabilities that enable us to market efficiently in that environment.
Jan. 18, 2024
All Palworld best starters to catch first
The best Pal for a beginner in Palworld is Daedream, for its versatile powers and type advantage. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Palworld starter isn’t given to you, but one you’ll have to go and catch yourself. That means that technically a starter Pal could be anything, depending on how ambitious you’re feeling, but the reality is that you need to catch from the pool of available Pals in the starting area - though that’s still a pretty broad spectrum of options.
Jan. 18, 2024
Avengers: Twilight gives Steve Rogers the Dark Knight Returns style story we didn't know we needed
Avengers: Twilight #1 reminds us how much we love Steve Rogers, and why When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just as the MCU Avengers are hitting rocky waters thanks topotential changesto the plannedAvengers: Kang Dynastyfilm, in comics, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes just kicked off one of their most compelling stories in some time in Avengers: Twilight, a flash-forward future story in which an aging Steve Rogers comes out of retirement,Dark Knight Returnsstyle.
Jan. 18, 2024
Avowed shows off polished combat in new footage that looks like an improved Skyrim, complete with guns and loadouts: "It's not just hacking and slashing"
I’m ready for spells, swords, and shooting in Obsidian’s next RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of today’sXbox Developer Direct liveshow, Obsidian released a more in-depth look at its upcoming fantasy RPGAvowed, and its updated combat showcase is a real head-turner. As a first-person fantasy RPG with melee and magic, Avowed has been regularly compared to Skyrim – still a modern touchstone for similar mechanics – almost since its reveal.
Jan. 18, 2024
BAFTA 2024 nominations list in full - Oppenheimer and Poor Things lead the way
Oppenheimer leads the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oppenheimerleads the way with 13 nominations, whilePoor Thingsis second with 11 nominations.Killers of the Flower MoonandThe Zone of Interestscored nine each, while Anatomy of a Fall,The Holdovers, andMaestroare up for seven.All of Us Strangersis next with six, andBarbieandSaltburnhave five each. Also nominated for multiple awards areNapoleon,How to Have Sex,Past Lives, and more.
Jan. 18, 2024
Cillian Murphy appears in first look at new historical drama produced by Oppenheimer co-star Matt Damon and Ben Affleck
Small Things Like These is set in ’80s Ireland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Cillian Murphy’s next movie, Small Things Like These, is here. As well as starring, Murphy is also producing, along with hisOppenheimerco-star Matt Damon, and Ben Affleck is on board as executive producer. Per the official synopsis, “the story takes place over Christmas in 1985 when devoted father Bill Furlong (Murphy) discovers the startling secrets being kept by the convent in his town, and some shocking truths about his own life as well.
Jan. 18, 2024
Cursed Pokemon-like Palworld is climbing up the Twitch charts, and it's not even officially out yet
‘Pokemon with guns’ is already popular with streamers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld, aka the upcoming ‘Pokemon with guns’ game, is already getting thousands of views on Twitch, despite not releasing until tomorrow. As reported byPC Gamer, we’re just hours away from gaining access to one of the most bizarre Pokemon-likes ever created, and its popularity is already being demonstrated onTwitch.
Jan. 18, 2024
Diablo 4's Season of the Construct companions will be just as powerful as you are, regardless of how broken your build is
This sounds like a wild time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what sounds like a chaotic move,Diablo 4’s upcoming robotic companion will have the player character’s own attributes and statistics. InDiablo 4 Season of the Construct, you’ll have a lovely robotic companion called the Seneschal, which you’ll be able to upgrade and adjust to compliment your own playstyle.
Jan. 18, 2024
Elden Ring DLC expectations reach fever pitch after multiple subtle updates
Updated YouTube playlists are the latest hint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Expectation for anElden Ring DLCannouncement has reached fever pitch afterBandai Namcoupdated aYouTubeplaylist. Earlier this week, January 15, Twitter users noticed that Bandai Namco’s European YouTube channel had updated its playlist containing allElden Ringtrailers and gameplay footage. Now, January 18, Bandai Namco’s America-facing YouTube channel has done the same, leading fans to expect that an announcement surrounding Shadow of the Erdtree is imminent.
Jan. 18, 2024
Everything announced at the Xbox Developer Direct 2024
All the latest from the Xbox Developer_Direct stream including Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed, Hellblade 2, Ara: History Untold, and a surprise Mana appearance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So let’s start with theIndiana Jones gameshall we? It featured just a video, no title, and just a few teenie details. The video itself was a joy for the eagle-eyed though, with fans spotting the passport, hat and whip first, but then more subtle details like a plane ticket to Rome and the date 1937.
Jan. 18, 2024
Film fans react to Lily Gladstone’s BAFTA snub: "It's a big loss"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killers of the Flower Moonstar Lily Gladstone was noticeably absent from the Best Actress nominations. Gladstone recently made history when she received the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, becoming the first Indigenous actor to do so. Many fans took to Twitter to voice their confusion and frustration about the snub, with some calling the snub a “loss” for the BAFTAs.
Jan. 18, 2024
Final Fantasy 16 DLC director talks designing for difficulty to appease the RPG's most hardcore fans: "I could sense that they felt like something was lacking"
Interview | “I hope you’ll look forward to it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’s DLC was never a sure thing. Despite the hype that comes with a new entry in the almost 37-year-old series, developerSquare Enixwanted to see how fans would take to the limited-timePS5exclusive. More hack-and-slash than turned-based, the RPG represents a major gameplay departure from the tried-and-tested formula.
Jan. 18, 2024
Funko licenses out the team that made Disney Villainous "to reduce our debt"
Funko continues “streamlining our business” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Funko has announced an “exclusive worldwide license and distribution agreement” for its board game portfolio as a way to tackle the company’s debt. This includes the studio responsible for making the originalDisney Villainous. According to the press release, a deal was struck between Funko and Goliath (which is primarily known for its range of party and children’s board games) that would allow the latter to become sole distributor for Funko’s catalog worldwide.
Jan. 18, 2024
Hellblade 2 is $50, digital-only, and about 8 hours long
The “independent AAA” ethos is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ninja Theory provided a healthy dollop of information aboutHellblade 2at today’sXbox Developer Direct, including confirmation that this will be a modestly priced, digital-only release that’ll be similar in length to the original game. “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be a game crafted from the heart - a game similar in length to the first Hellblade, with a focused narrative, and sold digital-only at a price of $49.
Jan. 18, 2024
Hellblade 2 is officially four months away
We finally know when Senua’s Saga is landing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ninja Theory has also put a big focus on revamping combat this time around, ensuring that it’ll be a brutal experience that ties deeply into the story. The aim is to make sure that every encounter feels like a brutal experience you’ve just barely scraped by in.
Jan. 18, 2024
Hellblade 2's "brutal" combat should make you feel the hero's "struggle in every step of her journey"
“It does feel very different from the first game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Ninja Theory developer saysSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’s combat will be “very different from the first game.” Here’s the full quote: “We have all new combat for the sequel. One of our key goals was the ability to actually tell a story throughout it. It does feel very different from the first game, but it’s very brutal and you’re very invested in it.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to catch Pals in Palworld
Wild Pals in Palworld are caught and tamed by using Pal Spheres When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to know how to catch Pals in Palworld? It’s done through items called Pal Spheres that you craft that operate similarly to Pokeballs in Pokemon. You weaken the Pal, throw the Sphere, and hope that the odds of catching it are on your side.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to get a gun in Palworld
Despite being marketed as Pokemon with guns, it’s a while before you get a shotgun or assault rifle in Palworld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld guns are one of the main selling points of the game, but something that, in reality, players probably won’t obtain for a while, especially the more deadly artillery at play. Shotguns, assault rifles, SMGs, pistols, rocket launchers and more besides are all up for grabs, but a lot of them will be later, and it depends whether you want them for yourself or for your Pals to use.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to get Pal Spheres and Paldium Fragments in Palworld
Pal Spheres and Paldium Fragments are tied together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can craft Palworld Pal Spheres by combining special Paldium Fragments with Wood and Stone, letting you catch Pals for your collection. While Wood and Stone are abundant inPalworld, finding Paldium Fragments is a bit trickier. Given that catching Pals with Pal Spheres to then add to your team or workforce is basically the point of the game, finding Paldium is therefore incredibly important.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to get Wool and Cloth in Palworld
Cloth Armor in Palworld requires Wool, obtained from certain Pals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld wool and cloth are two early game resources that you’ll need to have on hand regularly, with Wool used to make cloth itself (among other things), and cloth being a foundational component material for many essential armors and objects, including the Glider that’s used to negate fall damage.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to play Palworld multiplayer
Here’s how to join and invite friends in Palworld online multiplayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can play Palworld multiplayer if you want to explore, build, and collaborate with your friends in co-op. Although, with things like dedicated servers and crossplay limitations to bear in mind, there are many possibilities when it comes to playingPalworldwith friends, but the process of joining other players isn’t especially clear.
Jan. 18, 2024
How to survive cold and hot weather in Palworld
The cold of night, mountains and heat of desert can all be dealt with in Palworld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld cold weather and hot weather are one of the first threats you’ll deal with, especially the cold nights that cause you damage. You’ll need some sort of way to deal with weather before you go very far, and that’s where we’ll come in to help you, as there’s more than a few ways to handle it that are all worth knowing.
Jan. 18, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is out this year, and looks like first-person Uncharted with Wolfenstein combat and more Nazis
The Bethesda-published Indiana Jones game made a massive debut at the Xbox Developer Direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda’s Indiana Jones game, from developer MachineGames, made a proper debut at today’s Xbox Developer Showcase, where it got the final title of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. There’s also a fair bit of Uncharted-style swashbuckling, which seems like a full circle moment for both franchises.
Jan. 18, 2024
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is set between the stories of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade
Don’t worry about The Temple of Doom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, the now-confirmed name of the adventure game in the works at Wolfenstein studio MachineGames under the watchful eye of Bethesda and executive producer Todd Howard, is set between the plots of the first and third films. During today’sXbox Developer Direct liveshow, designers from MachineGames laid out when and how the game’s narrative picks up.
Jan. 18, 2024
Is Palworld on Game Pass?
RPG survival shooter Palworld is going to be on Xbox Game Pass - but there’s a catch. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, Palworld will be on Game Pass However, this is where the issue ofPalworld crossplayraises its head. We go into more detail at the attached guide, but Palworld doesnothave crossplay between platforms - and it reads PC Game Pass and Steam as different platforms.
Jan. 18, 2024
Is Tekken 8 crossplay between PlayStation, Xbox, and PC?
How to add friends in Tekken 8 and have cross-platform matches with PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Tekken 8 crossplay enabled you’re widening the pool of potential opponents to fight against, so instead of just being restricted to facing off against those on the same platform you can dust off with players across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC.
Jan. 18, 2024
It's taken 10 years, but Destiny 2 is finally getting the most important feature for any MMO: character customization that lets you tweak your appearance anytime
You’ll be able to redo your Guardian’s look before The Final Shape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 is finally adding a feature so essential to MMOs that it’s still baffling to think it didn’t already have it: the option to redo your character’s look anytime, anywhere. Obviously, you can already make your Guardian look however you want, but only when you first create a new character.
Jan. 18, 2024
Jennifer Lopez plays Jennifer Lopez in the weirdest movie trailer of the year so far
The trailer for This Is Me…Now: A Love Story has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Jennifer Lopez’s (semi-autobiographical?) musical movie has arrived – and we’re not entirely sure what’s happening. The trailer, however, is an unexpectedly epic yet extremely campy big-budget extravaganza that puts J-Lo on the back of a motorcycle, in a hazmat suit, on a basketball court, and in outer space at one point.
Jan. 18, 2024
Jurassic Park fans are still debating one of the film's biggest 'plot holes’
Or is it a continuity error? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jurassic Parkmay have originally hit screens more than two decades ago, but that hasn’t stopped fans of the dino hit unpicking every detail. Fans of the 1993 movie will know too that a debate has long lingered over a potential ‘plot hole’. The controversy concerns the T-Rex enclosure in the park, and in particular, two inconsistencies with it.
Jan. 18, 2024
Kate McKinnon and Jemaine Clement join Jason Momoa's Minecraft movie
The duo joins Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the live-action video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon and Flight of the Conchords helmer Jemaine Clement have joined the cast of Warner Bros.' live-action Minecraft movie. PerDeadline,McKinnon and Clement have joined the cast in undisclosed roles. The growing cast list includes Jason Momoa, Jennifer Coolidge (White Lotus), Emma Myers (Wednesday), Daniele Brooks (Peacemaker), Sebastion Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy), and Jack Black who will play main character Steve.
Jan. 18, 2024
Keegan-Michael Key and Cecily Strong’s musical comedy is canceled after two seasons
Creator Cinco Paul says season 3 had already been written When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Schmigadoon, a musical comedy series starring Keegan Michael and Cecily Strong, has been canceled at Apple TV Plus after two seasons. The series follows a young couple who find themselves trapped in not one, but two musicals: Schmigadoon (a parody of Brigadoon) and Schmicago (a parody of Chicago), and can’t leave until they – after interacting with the characters and starring in some musical numbers – reach a happy ending.
Jan. 18, 2024
Killzone fans in shambles after the series' first official acknowledgement in a decade comes via a The Last of Us 2 Remastered cosmetic
No one wanted this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killzone has just been acknowledged by PlayStation for the first time in over a decade, but not in the way fans were hoping for. With the embargo onThe Last of Us 2Remastered having lifted, all the new in-game additions for the re-release have made their way online, including all the bonus t-shirts and outfits for Ellie and Abby.
Jan. 18, 2024
Kind Words 2 is a different kind of social media, it's a social space where you can share your troubles, with no followers or likes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an increasingly online world, where social media is more prevalent than ever, Kind Words felt like a much-need breath of fresh air, providing a social space that’s designed to foster compassion and understanding. Now, with the upcoming release of Kind Words 2 this year, Popcannibal recognized a need to expand on what came before, while still maintaining the same spirit of the original game.
Jan. 18, 2024
Life is Strange's director always wanted to take the universe further, but says Square Enix was in charge of that
Dontnod’s next game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, will have a “larger universe” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is Strange’s director says he would’ve loved to have developed the universe further, but thatSquare Enixdecides where the series goes from here. In GamesRadar+’s ownLost Records interview, Michel Koch talked about Dontnod’s latest game, Lost Records: Bloom & Rage, and how its development compares to the studio’s most beloved series: “For Life is Strange 1 we were working with Square Enix […] and at first there was no plan at all to have more than one game.
Jan. 18, 2024
Lost Records Bloom & Rage, from the creators of Life is Strange, involves "blending reality, dreams, and the weirdness of the unknown"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whatever happens that summer is enough to make the four friends promise to never speak again. But after 27 years of no contact, they’re brought back together. With many questions hanging in the air, I can’t wait to delve into what promises to be one very intriguing story-driven experience. One that, as creative director Michel Koch explains, will be the first game in a new universe that will set the scene for future stories.
Jan. 18, 2024
Madame Web looks set to be Sony Marvel's longest live-action movie yet, as runtime rumors emerge online
Madame Web will soon be swinging into theaters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Madame Web runtime is rumored to have been revealed – and it’s set to be the longest live-actionSonyMarvel movie yet, if the figure turns out to be accurate. As per the ticketing siteFilmWeb, Madame Web will have a runtime of 1 hour and 56 minutes (H/TCollider).
Jan. 18, 2024
Marvel fans are wondering if a key character from the Netflix shows could return now they're canon
“Fingers crossed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans are sharing their hopes for one key character to returnnow that the Netflix shows are officially canon: Rosario Dawson’s Claire Temple. Having originally been introduced in Daredevil, where she quickly became a love interest of Matt Murdock’s (Charlie Cox), Claire was a night shift nurse who’d patch the vigilante up whenever he’d get into nasty scrapes with bad guys.
Jan. 18, 2024
Netflix’s new true crime documentary is leaving viewers in a "complete state of shock"
American Nightmare is proving to be a tough watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix true crime documentary American Nightmare is leaving viewers hooked and horrified in equal measure. For many, it’s made their stomach turn – and shone a much-needed light on Diane’s story. “I just finished watching American Nightmare on Netflix and…. Yall… WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK!
Jan. 18, 2024
New Cycle's complex production chains are a true challenge for your management skills, but mastering them feels super rewarding
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the new survival city-builder game New Cycle solar flares of apocalyptic proportions have ravaged the planet and left humanity on the cusp of extinction. Now it is up to you to help guide the human race back to salvation, rebuilding society from the ground up, and growing it into a thriving Dieselpunk metropolis.
Jan. 18, 2024
New supernatural BBC drama from Gangs of London writer looks like Vampire Diaries meets Euphoria in first trailer
Domino Day has a spellbinding first trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for the BBC’s new supernatural drama Domino Day is here, and it’s a spooky treat. The drama follows modern-day witches navigating dating apps, ancient supernatural threats, and a coven tracking their every move. Siena Kelly plays the titular Domino Day in the BBC drama, a young witch using dating apps to find her targets.
Jan. 18, 2024
Now that Mickey Mouse has been turned into a serial killer, fans are deciding which animated character deserves the horror treatment next
Please don’t take Toy Story too! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the sequel toWinnie the Pooh: Bloody and Honeyand Mouse Trap (the upcoming Mickey Mouse slasher) both fast approaching, it seems as though horror fans have one thing on their minds, which animated character should be turned into an axe-wielding maniac next? For those who have missed out on the phenomenon, last year Altitude Films released a horror version of the childhood classic Winnie the Pooh, which saw our once beloved Pooh Bear and Piglet transform into feral and bloodthirsty killers.
Jan. 18, 2024
Obsidian's new RPG Avowed sets Fall 2024 release window
Avowed showed off new gameplay during today’s Xbox Developer Direct When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to the official synopsis, you’ll take on the role of the envoy of distant island Aedyr, who’s tasked with looking into rumors of a mysterious and rapidly spreading plague. In doing so, you’ll find a personal connection to not only the land you’re exploring, but also an ancient secret threatening existential ruin.
Jan. 18, 2024
One fear: Final Fantasy 16's DLC director teases a "creepier" Tonberry than we've seen before in The Rising Tide
“The Tonberry might be a little creepier than previous iterations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’s DLC director teases that the Tonberry’s return might be a “little creepier than previous iterations.” GamesRadar+ has spoken to Takeo Kujiraoka as part of an overarching Final Fantasy 16 DLC interview, reflecting on Echoes of the Fallen and looking ahead to The Rising Ride later this year.
Jan. 18, 2024
Palworld countdown – here's when the dark Pokemon-like releases on Steam, Game Pass, and beyond
Palworld’s Early Access is starting real soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Early Access only 24 hours away, the Palworld countdown is on. Curious when the dark Pokemon-like releases in your time zone? Read on. Since its reveal,Palworldhas caught the eye as it’s basically Pokemon with guns. I’m not talking about how Digimon incorporates the odd gun into a creature design either – here we’re talking about good ol’ pocket pals being gunned down with an AK-47 kind of deal.
Jan. 18, 2024
Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott share iconic behind-the-scenes photo to celebrate Gladiator 2 wrapping filming
Cigar, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gladiator 2 has wrapped filming – and Paul Mescal and Ridley Scott celebrated in the best way they know how… TheAftersunstar took to his private Instagram account on Wednesday, January 17 to share a photo of himself and the director chilling out and smoking cigars. “The End,” Mescal captioned the post, which many have taken to be confirmation that the upcoming sequel is officially in the can.
Jan. 18, 2024
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown has given the 35-year-old series its second reinvention, but I still think it's better-suited to action RPG over Metroidvania
Opinion | The Lost Crown has made Prince of Persia relevant again, setting its next steps up perfectly in the process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can read my thoughts in full in ourPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown review, but I think Ubisoft’s latest cavern-crawling caper – the series' first mainline outing in 14 years – is a watershed moment.
Jan. 18, 2024
PS4 sold more games than Xbox Series X in Europe last year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Perhaps Xbox Series X game sales will pick up again this year, though. Later today, January 18, Xbox is set to hold a Developer Direct presentation, showing off games like Obsidian’sAvowed, theIndiana Jones game, and more. If any of these blockbusters launch this year, it could mean great things for the total number of Xbox Series X games shipped on the year as a whole.
Jan. 18, 2024
Rockstar says GTA Online is approaching "the limits of what's possible" on PS4 and Xbox One, plans to disable clips editor next month
The Rockstar Editor will remain available on PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Rockstar Editor will soon be removed from the PS4 and Xbox One versions of GTA Online because last-gen consoles aren’t getting any younger. Rockstarannouncedthe impending change in its latest regular blog post. The Rockstar Editor, including all clips or projects you may have in the editor, will be removed from PS4 and Xbox One on February 20.
Jan. 18, 2024
Square Enix president wants to rely less on JRPGs like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest and have "greater diversity" in the company's game lineup
“I believe that we have tended to be overly reliant on certain gameplay styles or genres” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixpresident Takashi Kiryu says he wants to diversify the studio’s lineup of games by relying less on “strong IPs” like Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest. “Because we possess strong IPs like the Dragon Quest and Final Fantasy franchises, I believe that we have tended to be overly reliant on certain gameplay styles or genres,” Kiryu said.
Jan. 18, 2024
Star Wars fans are rediscovering the prequels' funniest deleted scene
People are loving this hilarious deleted scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are rediscovering one of the prequels' funniest moments, which is hidden in a deleted scene fromRevenge of the Sith. In the clip, which you can watch below, Anakin Skywalker andObi-Wan Kenobihave a brief debate over whether R2-D2 is trying to direct them up or down after their translator breaks.
Jan. 18, 2024
Starfield's biggest patch notes yet tackle invisible monsters, prettier NPCs, pet asteroids, ship combat difficulty, and "improved lighting at 73 locations"
The patch notes feature “over 100 fixes and adjustments” as the devs promise “a steady stream of updates about every six weeks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The"biggest Starfield update yet"is now available in beta on Steam, and while you’ll still need to wait another couple of weeks for the final version to roll out across all platforms, you can peruse some pretty meaty patch notes right now.
Jan. 18, 2024
Steam's most-anticipated city builder hits 2 million wishlists - after the solo dev's girlfriend predicted they'd be lucky to hit 7,000
Manor Lords is set to be a massive hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The solo developer of the most anticipated city builder on Steam says his girlfriend expected him to get around 7,000 wishlists - but now he’s crossed two million. Manor Lordsis a medieval city builder that combines the management aspects of games like Banished and Going Medieval with combat and diplomacy systems that look more like something out of Mount & Blade than Sim City.
Jan. 18, 2024
The Finals' ever-evolving C4 meta now has a 'snail nuke,' and what it lacks in speed it makes up for in firepower
C4 + gas canister = big boom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals players are still trying to kill each other with nothing but C4 and explosives, now they’ve devised another method of doing just that: the ‘snail nuke.’ Yesterday, January 17,The Finals took another swing at decimating the ongoing meta surrounding C4- where players would forgo weapons and just use the explosive devices against one another.
Jan. 18, 2024
The first look at upcoming Pinocchio horror movie is probably going to keep you awake at night
Pinocchio: Unstrung is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pinocchio is the next public domain character to get the horror movie treatment, and the first look at the upcoming movie is genuinely terrifying. The movie, titled Pinocchio: Unstrung, is coming from Jagged Edged Productions, the same company behind Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and its sequel (they also have Bambi and Peter Pan horror movies in the works).
Jan. 18, 2024
The next Ayaneo mini PC looks like an NES, but it actually has more in common with a handheld
NeYES When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another adorable Ayaneo mini PC is inbound, and while the first model looked like an old Apple 2 computer, this one pays homage to the NES. However, this new rig features a 4-inch touchscreen on the front and anAMDRyzen APU that’s on par with some gaming handhelds out there, not to mention it’s got some serious cooling going on within.
Jan. 18, 2024
This Baldur's Gate 3 player's attempt to play Honour Mode with "actual honor" fell just 19HP short of defeating the final boss
One decision cost this streamer the entire run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player, who was determined to beat Honour Mode in the most honorable way, ends up failing on the final boss that only had 19 HP left. Streamer and RPG fanWolfheartFPShas shared the heartbreaking outcome of their latest Honour Mode run in Baldur’s Gate 3.
Jan. 18, 2024
This custom GTA 6 PS5 reskin looks so good Rockstar could've made it
Now I just need them to make it official When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One talented designer has mocked up customGTA 6-themedPS5covers for themselves, and damn it if I don’t want one. The designer is Alessandro Vincenti, who’s entire Instagram brand seems to be creating custom-made PS5 covers themed around certain games. This time, in the post just below, Vincenti has created two GTA 6-themed PS5 covers, one with the game’s now-famed logo, and one featuring a mural dedicated to Lucia, one of the game’s dual protagonists.
Jan. 18, 2024
Todd Howard says he's been sitting on everything about the Indiana Jones game "forever," from "what Indy was going after" to the "arc he was going to have"
Howard meant it when he said he’s been trying to get this made for over a decade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barely containing his inner nerd as he lifted the curtain on thegameplay reveal for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Todd Howard explains that he’s had almost everything about the game, down to granular plot points, planned out for years.
Jan. 18, 2024
Upcoming farming sim takes the fun of Stardew Valley and combines it with the physics chaos of Fall Guys
Those physics have got to make farming difficult When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming indie takes the farming sim fun ofStardew Valleyand combines it with the chaotic gameplay of Fall Guys. It didn’t take long for me to realize that Southfield isn’t your average farming sim. The sandbox game will have you taking on the form of what can only be described as Pikmin-like blobs (called Buds) as they clumsily tend to a farm that’s full of cartoony crops and unpredictable effects.
Jan. 18, 2024
Visions of Mana reveals summer release date in surprise Xbox Direct appearance, shooting right up my JRPG wishlist
Gameplay is looking silky smooth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana is set to release this summer, marking the first time we’ve got a new mainline entry in the Mana series for close to 16 years. Square Enixhas shown up at Xbox Developer Direct in a surprise appearance to show off the new game in the beloved action-RPG series, giving us a peep at silky smooth gameplay and some new tidbits of information.
Jan. 18, 2024
Win Devil Girl from Mars and Horrors of the Black Museum
We have three Blu-rays of these cult films up for grabs! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SFX are big fans of Studiocanal’s Cult Classics range of Blu-rays, which has been reviving ”boundary pushing rarities and forgotten cinematic treasures” like The Final Programme and The Antichrist. The latest two titles are both British films from the ‘50s. In 1954’s Devil Girl from Mars, an imperious, PVC-clad Martian woman is knocked off-course on a mission to find virile examples of manhood to take back to her home planet, landing her spaceship near a remote Scottish inn.
Jan. 18, 2024
Win novelisations of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials
We have four sets of all three books to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a Doctor Who fan, you don’t need us to tell you about the joys of the Target books – the classic range of novelisations of the TV stories which were, for many years, the best way for fans to experience adventures that aired before their time.
Jan. 18, 2024
"Nothing to see here": the trademark dispute between GTA 6 and Alan Wake parent companies was already settled last year
The dispute has been remedied When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There is nothing to see here – this was a discussion between our teams that was resolved entirely and amicably late last year,” a Remedy representativetells journalist Stephen Totilo. “The legal filing was simply an initial formality, and Remedy and Take-Two continue to work together in partnership.” News of an issue between Remedy and Take-Two hit the internet earlier this week, when a trademark dispute in the United Kingdom was discovered on online filing sites.
Jan. 17, 2024
"Nothing has changed" for Billy Mitchell's disputed Donkey Kong scores as the record-keepers start selling "educational t-shirts" explaining what cheating looks like
“We are amazed by those who push boundaries with groundbreaking achievements backed by meticulous evidence” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, notable arcade gamer Billy Mitchell celebrated on social media as his scores were, in his words, “reinstated” on score tracking database Twin Galaxies following the settlement of a lengthy defamation lawsuit. Twin Galaxies, however, wants you to know that its opinion on Mitchell’s disputed scores has not changed, and it’s now selling “educational t-shirts” poking fun at the whole ordeal.
Jan. 17, 2024
"Probably the biggest map ever in video game history:" Mind-boggling Garry's Mod creation claims to contain 2,048 full-scale universes
“You will NEVER reach the end of this map no matter how hard you try” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s worth noting that the mod was built using an existing mod calledInfmap Base Creator, from Mee. That “truly infinite map,” in the absolute simplest terms, uses a creative design illusion to simulate never-endingness. In the oversimplified terms my mind will only accept, it works by teleporting you back to the other side of the screen when you hit a boundary wall, a bit like the original Mario Bros.
Jan. 17, 2024
After 16 years and 2,779 songs, Rock Band DLC is coming to an end because "Fortnite Festival is the place to be"
“This is not the time to hang up your guitars just yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 16 years worth of DLC releases totalling 2,779 songs, Harmonix has confirmed that Rock Band DLC is finally coming to an end as the studio continues its transition to Fortnite Festival. “After over eight years of weekly Rock Band 4 DLC releases, we’re here to let you know that January 25 will be the last DLC release of the RB4 era,” product manager Daniel Sussman explains in theannouncement.
Jan. 17, 2024
AGDQ's best speedrunner was this dog named Peanut Butter, who completed 80s puzzler Gyromite
PB doesn’t quite take the WR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A dog - yes, an actual dog - has speedrun a platforming puzzler from the 1980s. You can see the full speedrun from Peanut Butter just below, in which the lovely canine is accompanied by JSR, its human counterpart. The run works like this: the player has to lower and raise platforms in Gyromite to get their character from start to finish, which Peanut Butter does by pressing its paw onto touch pads on the ground.
Jan. 17, 2024
Anbernic RG35XX Plus review - "the gold standard of budget handhelds"
The $64 RG35XX Plus is the first of the major budget handhelds to jam PSP emulation into a pint-sized handheld. It’s imperfect in a handful of ways, but ticks all the boxes that matter, making it the go-to when it comes to budget retro gaming. Incredible value at a super low price. Plays a wider range of games than other systems in the price bracket. Is a Game Boy with a Ferrari engine.
Jan. 17, 2024
As Pokemon-like survival game Palworld preps for launch, dev says "it is not a scam" or "a money-making MMO or virtual currency game" in bizarre FAQ
Yes, Palworld is a real game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld’s devs have bizarrely assured its community that it isn’t a scam, and will definitely release later this week on January 19 for real. The slightly weird statement comes from Palworld’s own Steam page, where its developers have put out a full Q&A page with commonly asked questions.
Jan. 17, 2024
As The Finals update bodies Light players, the FPS's already ailing class is about to suffer even more
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a Heavy main in The Finals, its biggest class' massive health pool making up for my horrendous aim. Coupled with my trusty RPG, all that extra HP means that I love seeing a lobby full of Light and Medium characters - as long as I don’t get too close, most of them will struggle to kill me in a straight gunfight.
Jan. 17, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director thinks "direct from developer to players is the way" so you won't find Larian's games on subscription services
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If that wasn’t clear enough, Vincke has also saidBaldur’s Gate 3 is never coming to Xbox Game Passas “there’s a fair price to be paid” for “a big game” like this. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Considering jumping into the Larian RPG soon?
Jan. 17, 2024
Bandle Tale is League of Legends' deeply intricate spin on Stardew Valley, and it works way better than you might expect
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. League of Legends and Stardew Valley are two games that I thought I’d never put in a sentence. ButBandle Tale, an upcoming life sim set in a mystical pocket of Riot’s universe, marries these two very different worlds far better than I expected. Developed by the team behind cult hit Graveyard Keeper as part of the publishing label Riot has used to develop a growing suite of indie spinoffs, it’s clear that Bandle Tale has a close eye on what makes its genre tick.
Jan. 17, 2024
Bethesda finally announces new Elder Scrolls game that soft-launched 3 months ago
The Elder Scrolls: Castles is now available, kind of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three months after a playable build randomly appeared on mobile platforms with zero fanfare, Bethesda has officially announced The Elder Scrolls: Castles, the next game from the team behind the similarly styled management sim Fallout Shelter. “In Castles, you’ll build your own dynasty where every day in our world is a year in the game’s world.
Jan. 17, 2024
Bill & Ted 4 "will get written" says star Alex Winter
Bill & Ted might be returning for more adventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We’re tinkering with a fourth movie idea that all of us like, and the guys are going to write,” Winter revealed on theSarah O’Connell Show. “So, we’ll see. It takes us time to get these things going, and we never want to do them unless they’re great.
Jan. 17, 2024
Dev of chill sailing game "blown away" as player count jumps over 282,000% following 2.4 million downloads as Epic Games Store freebie
Sail Forth catches a second wind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In atweetposted January 13, Evans added: “Sail Forth has been downloaded 2.4 million times now on Epic (for free lol). Pretty blown away by this, I knew a lot of new players would be joining but this is insane.” For a very imperfect comparison, Sail Forth currently has 357 (93% positive) user reviews onSteam.
Jan. 17, 2024
Devs behind League of Legends' Stardew Valley spin-off say they know what life sim fans want: fishing and farming
Bandle Tale’s devs played a lot of life sims to prepare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers of an upcomingStardew Valley-style League of Legends spin-off have said they know what life sim fans' expectations are, so they made sure to include the staples of the genre - farming and fishing. In an interview withGamesRadar+, Bandle Tale: A League of Legends Story’s creative director, Nikita Kulaga, and senior game designer, Amanda Jeffrey, speak about the importance of taking influence from other beloved life sims and balancing it with original concepts and ideas from completely different games.
Jan. 17, 2024
Diablo 4's new Season 3 companion would have to be "horribly overpowered" for Blizzard to do anything
“There’s breaking the game and breaking the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season of the Constructwill feature the Seneschal, a robotic companion that can join the fight or heal and defend you. That definitely sounds like the kind of thing that could add a whole lot of power to your build, but Blizzard says it’s unlikely to nerf the Seneschal unless things get absolutely ridiculous.
Jan. 17, 2024
Diablo 4's new Season 3 companions were inspired by RPGs a lead dev plays, and they're in a "whole other ballpark" to Diablo 2 and 3's Followers
The Seneschals are “Follower-lite” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s new Season 3 companions were inspired by all the RPGs that the designer behind the game’s Druid plays, and they’re a lot different from followers in Diablo 3. Blizzard just unveiledDiablo 4 Season of the Constructearlier this week, and it’s out real soon. As part of our bigDiablo 4 Season 3 interview, GamesRadar+ spoke to game systems designer Sean White about the Seneschal, the new companions set to debut in the action-RPG with the new season later this month.
Jan. 17, 2024
Dolph Lundgren says he's "disappointed" over Aquaman 2 reshoots, because the original cut was "really good"
The Aquaman 2 star isn’t happy about the reshoots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomstar Dolph Lundgren isn’t a fan of the DCEU film’s reshoots. The actor plays King Nereus in the sequel and the originalAquamanmovie; the character is father to Amber Heard’s Mera. Heard’s role in The Lost Kingdom was reportedly reduced amid a legal battle with Johnny Depp (though James Wan denied toVarietythis was the case).
Jan. 17, 2024
Xbox Developer Direct 2024 countdown – how to watch the Indiana Jones gameplay reveal
The Xbox showcase also features another look at Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 and Avowed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First announced earlier this month,Microsoftcaught the headlines by revealing that Xbox’s first showcase of the year includes our first proper look at Wolfenstein developer MachineGames’s still-untitledIndiana Jones game. You’re getting “more than 10 minutes of game and developer insights,” which will conclude with “the premier of the first gameplay trailer.
Jan. 17, 2024
You can prove you're best at Disney Lorcana with official 2024 championships
Local competitions will also net you an exclusive card When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney Lorcanawill be joining the tournament circuit later this year. Naturally, that means the World Championship will be “an invite-only competition taking place at a larger open event.” We don’t know what your prize will be for winning as yet, but judging by the press release, it seems as if special cards will be involved at the very least.
Jan. 17, 2024
Four Disney Lorcana expansions to launch in 2024, publisher will "do everything in our power" so they are available at MSRP
Three more add-ons will follow Into the Inklands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the success of Lorcana last year, publisher Ravensburger has announced that the trading card game will enjoy three more add-ons after the previously-revealed ‘Into the Inklands,’ which is slated to launch this March. We don’t have many details yet, but wedoknow that they’ll be arriving roughly every two months.
Jan. 17, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners only have one thing they'd change about the show – and it involves a minor character you may not even remember
Let’s rewind to season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and DB Weiss have revealed the one thing they’d change about the seven-season run of the hit fantasy show – and it’s not what you’d expect. “One thing I know I wish we could have done is there’s the character Mord the Jailer,” Benioff toldThe Hollywood Reporter, referring to a minor character from season 1.
Jan. 17, 2024
Get a terrifying look inside Creepshow: Joe Hill's Wolverton Station
Joe Hill returns to Creepshow for an adaptation of his story Wolverton Station When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Creepshow started in 1982 as a feature film written by Stephen King, and now King’s son, writer Joe Hill, is returning to the Creepshow franchise with a story of his own as part of Skybound Entertainment’s Creepshow comic book line based on the current Shudder streaming series.
Jan. 17, 2024
Griselda review: "Sofia Vergara perfectly embodies a female Scarface in new Netflix series from makers of Narcos"
Bloody, sexy, and fashionable, Narcos co-creator Eric Newman has struck gold again with Griselda. Whilst it’s not perfect and lacks the grit of most cartel dramas, Vergara’s performance steals the show, making this miniseries a worthy, yet different addition to the genre. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Jan. 17, 2024
Here's how to play the original Prince of Persia games in 2024
Revisit familiar sands on Steam Deck and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First released in 1989 for the Apple II, the first Prince of Persia game kickstarted what would become one of gaming’s oldest running series today. Since then, it has undergone multiple style and genre makeovers, with the latest outing,Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, offering up familiar 2D gameplay with a Metroidvania twist.
Jan. 17, 2024
Hereditary fan thinks they figured out the film's greatest 'mystery,' which has been puzzling viewers for years
Paimon isn’t supposed to look like that, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A horror fan has solved what they believe to beHereditary’s biggest mystery– and it’s an accidental mix-up involving Aleister Crowley. In Hereditary, Annie (Toni Collette) opens a spellbook to a chapter titled “Summoning King Paimon,” which contains a drawing that depicts Paimon as wearing black robes, holding a staff, having a big triangle hat, and riding a camel.
Jan. 17, 2024
I wasn't much for management sims until I saw this cosmic horror city-builder set in a "Lovecraftian Stone Age"
The Payday 3 publisher is releasing The Tribe Must Survive into Early Access next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Tribe Must Survive, a “tribe-builder” with a survival roguelike twist, is the first management sim of its kind to really pique my curiosity in, well, I can’t remember how long it’s been, and it’s launching into Steam Early Access on February 22.
Jan. 17, 2024
Invincible season 2 part 2 is going to get "weirder and weirder," promises voice actor
“It’s a lot of crazy aliens” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible voice actor Fred Tatasciore has teased what’s to come in Invisible season 2 part 2, and it seems like we’re in for an even wilder ride with the next batch of episodes. “It’s continued on rando stuff, you know what I mean?” Tatasciore told theTraversing the StarsYouTubechannel.
Jan. 17, 2024
Is Palworld crossplay or cross-platform?
Palworld’s crossplay and cross-platform capabilities are still yet to come. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworld crossplay has been one of the most requested features since the game’s launch, and while it’s not in the game yet, Pocketpair are working on it. The game’s base-building and Pal-collecting mechanics mean it’s nicely geared towards being a highly social game, and while you can playPalworldwith other players, you’re limited to those on the same platform or version of the game as you for now.
Jan. 17, 2024
Kieran Culkin still hasn't seen the Succession finale for the most hilarious reason
It’s very Roman Roy of him, actually When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kiernan Culkin still hasn’t seen the Succession finale – and it’s for an unexpectedly funny reason. “I was in Poland and I couldn’t sign into my Max account. It was an app issue,” Culkin explained to The Hollywood Reporter. “Then I went on vacation, then after that I was like, eh, that was like three months ago.
Jan. 17, 2024
Kingpin actor Vincent D'Onofrio says Netflix's Daredevil became canon after the reboot's creative overhaul
Daredevil: Born Again underwent a major overhaul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio has revealed that the Netflix Daredevil show became MCU canon after the upcoming reboot, Daredevil: Born Again, underwent its creative overhaul. “During our restart of all the creative on Daredevil: Born Again, all the creatives got together and said, ‘Look, this is how we’ve got to do it now,'” D’Onofrio toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Jan. 17, 2024
Leonardo DiCaprio introduced Martin Scorsese to Studio Ghibli movies – and his first two choices were solid
Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke are both supernaturalist and environmentalist films – that will absolutely make you cry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Leonardo DiCaprio introduced Martin Scorsese to Studio Ghibli – and his selections were perfect. “I was asked what films I introduced to you, but considering you’ve seen every film ever made up until 1980, it’s pretty hard to say,” DiCaprio said in a conversation with Scorsese forLetterboxd.
Jan. 17, 2024
Lethal Company was made by one person, and now it's up there with Baldur's Gate 3 and Starfield as one of the best-selling Steam games of 2023
With an estimated $50 million in revenue, that’s one big payout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company was one of the most successful new games on Steam last year, a feat made even more impressive by the circumstances of its development. VGI states that Lethal Company made $52 million last year. That’s impressive given its late October release date and that aforementioned price tag, but it’s also almost incredible when you consider its development.
Jan. 17, 2024
Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City is back on Steam nearly four years after a huge publishing dispute
Frogwares has finally retained full rights to the original game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lovecraftian horror game The Sinking City is now back on PC storefronts following a dispute with its original distributor. “We’re happy to put this whole thing behind us, and we look forward to sharing more news about the future of the franchise very soon,” the Frogwares statement below reads.
Jan. 17, 2024
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 was unofficially playable on PC, but traces of it have already started to disappear
It didn’t take long for the port to be taken down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unofficial PC port forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has been shared online, well, it was until it quickly got removed. As reported byWCCFTech, an unofficial version of thePS5game has been developed to run on PC. It seems this build of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was shared earlier today, on January 17, but all traces of it have since been removed from theforumit was shared on.
Jan. 17, 2024
MMO player commits 500,000 counts of pickpocketing but fails to find the thing they actually wanted, insists they're doing "fine" mentally as they prepare for 1 million
Old School RuneScape player hunting priceless scrolls fleeces local cult When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In their quest to complete just one tab of Old School RuneScape’s herculean item collection log, one MMO player has robbed the members of a notorious cult of racists 500,000 times and looted an impressive collection of chickens, shrimp, daggers, axes, and much, much more.
Jan. 17, 2024
My most-anticipated city builder finally has a release date, and there's a demo coming this month
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles has been on my radar for a long time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m pretty picky when it comes to city-builders - a requirement in a genre so full of excellent, unique attempts to put a spin on the ideas that SimCity laid down so long ago - but there’s one that I’ve had my eye on for a while, and it’s finally coming out in just a couple of months.
Jan. 17, 2024
Naughty Dog director tips his hat to roguelike greats like Vampire Survivors, Hades, and Dead Cells for inspiring The Last of Us 2 Remastered's No Return mode
No wonder it’s so good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2 Remastered’s new roguelike mode, titled No Return, was directly inspired by genre greats like Dead Cells, Hades, and Vampire Survivors, according to game director Matthew Gallant. Gallant, who directedThe Last of Us Part 2for PS4, returned to helm the PS5 native remaster, which adds improved 4K visuals and performance enhancements, new"lost" levelscomplete with developer commentary that were scrapped from the original game, and chiefly, a whole new roguelike survival mode.
Jan. 17, 2024
Netflix's latest true crime series from the makers of The Tinder Swindler tells the story of the "real-life Gone Girl"
The docuseries follows the disappearance of Denise Huskins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is back with another true crime series – and, this time, it focuses on a case that was dubbed the “real-life Gone Girl.” American Nightmare is streaming now. For more, fill out your watch list with our picks of the otherbest Netflix documentaries. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter
Jan. 17, 2024
New Halo season 2 poster shows Master Chief fighting to stop the Fall of Reach
Exclusive: John-117 battles the Covenant in these new Halo season 2 posters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo season 2is fast approaching. To mark the road to the Fall of Reach, GamesRadar+ has the exclusive first look at the new poster from the Paramount series – and things are looking dire for Master Chief and his Spartan allies.
Jan. 17, 2024
One moment in The Last of Us 2 Remastered's cut levels show a truly harrowing flashback for Ellie
It ended up being saved for later in the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2originally featured a horrifying flashback that was cut from the final game. Before we continue, be warned that spoilers for The Last of Us 2 are ahead. If you’re heading into Season 2 of the show without having played it, be warned.
Jan. 17, 2024
Open Roads will transport you right back to 2003 for a nostalgic road trip about family ties
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every belonging has a story. They can represent our interests, act as a portal into our past, and serve as a memento for a certain person or place that’s meaningful to us. In the case of Open Roads, the possessions of protagonist Tess Devine, her mother Opal, and late grandmother do all of this and more.
Jan. 17, 2024
Payday 3 isn't dead: devs discuss new plans after disastrous release and commit to delivering "the heisting experience you expect from a Payday sequel"
Starbreeze assembles a “strike team of veteran developers” to set things right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a lengthy Twitterthreadposted today, Starbreeze says “we want to take some time today to explain what we’re planning for PAYDAY 3 going forward. We’re well aware that many of you aren’t satisfied with the game the way it is in its current state.
Jan. 17, 2024
Rocksteady founders who left during Suicide Squad development form new studio aiming for "100 industry veterans" making "cutting-edge" games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After leaving Rocksteady during the development ofSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice League, it looks like studio founders Sefton Hill and Jamie Walker have quietly launched a new company called Hundred Star Games. Now Rocksteady is ditching the single-player trappings of the Arkham series for something entirely different in Suicide Squad, and it remains to be seen what Hundred Star is working on.
Jan. 17, 2024
Saltburn director Emerald Fennell reveals hilarious, explicit reason behind name of viral movie
Can you guess? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Emerald Fennell has quite the reason for naming her latest film Saltburn. “It’s a real town in England, but when I heard the name Saltburn it sounded like a sex injury – a really nice one,” Fennell explained toAccess Hollywood.“Like a sort of sting, a pleasurable sting. And I think that’s kind of what the film is, isn’t it?
Jan. 17, 2024
Skeletor and Hordak's dark history is explored in Masters of the Universe: Revolution prequel comic
Netflix’s Masters of the Universe: Revolution animated series gets a prequel comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everybody knows He-Man’s skull-faced arch-enemy Skeletor. He’s one of the most popular action figures and cartoon characters of all time, and let’s not forget the memes. But how much do you know about his backstory, and how he became the “Evil Lord of Destruction” he’s been billed as in the Masters of the Universe franchise?
Jan. 17, 2024
The 32 greatest '60s actors
Amid different “New Wave” movements, these are the faces of stardom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The world was changing in the 1960s, and so was the face of movie stardom. But who among the decade’s most popular movie stars are actually the greatest of all time? While the 1960s are defined by cinematic “New Wave” movements coming out of Europe, Japan, and even the United States, movie stars still held their sway as the sole reasons why people paid to see new movies.
Jan. 17, 2024
The Finals update takes yet another swing at stopping players from lobbing C4 at each other
The ‘nuke meta’ just won’t go away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind The Finals have taken another swing at decimating an ongoing trend which sees players forgoing their weapons and lobbing C4 at each other. Last week, we reported howHeavy mains in The Finals were yeeting C4 at everyonearound them, entirely ignoring their actual guns in favor of the explosive devices.
Jan. 17, 2024
The Last of Us 2 Remastered's director doesn't understand the mixed response to the re-release: it's "the best way to play"
Matthew Gallant knows the re-release hasn’t been everyone’s cup of tea When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered’s director doesn’t understand the mixed response to the re-release, arguing, “it’s the best way to play.” In an interview withVCG(viaEurogamer), Matthew Gallant told the outlet that he doesn’t understand “some of the consternation about what The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered offers,” as it is “the best way to play” theNaughty Dogsequel.
Jan. 17, 2024
The Last of Us showrunner has the final say on a Bill and Frank spin-off
It’s not happening, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us showrunner Craig Mazin has confirmed that no Bill and Frank spin-off is on the way. Rumors of a prequel series featuring the beloved characters began circling whenNick Offerman made some interesting comments at the Creative Emmys. After winning for his performance as the gruff Bill in the video game adaptation, he suggested a spin-off had been pitched.
Jan. 17, 2024
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super has landed, but getting one could be a chore
Super stock is now live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the moment, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super Founder’s Edition is still available direct from the GPU giant. However, upon adding one to my basket, I was placed in a queue of over 600 people, which suggests the card is already pretty sought after. It’s worth noting that custom variants, including stock cards priced at $599, are readily available at Newegg, so we’re not talking about a complete wipe out like a few years ago.
Jan. 17, 2024
This ADGQ Resident Evil 2 no-damage speedrun is so stressful even the runner can't believe they pulled it off
This is not for the faint of heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AResident Evil 2speedrunner has done the unthinkable and beaten the game on Hardcore difficulty without taking any damage whatsoever - but it was a stressful journey. You can see some of the more stressful moments of the speedrun in the tweet thread below. The full speedrun replay isn’t available just yet, but you can see some heart-pounding moments in the run, such as when Carci runs smack bang into Mr.
Jan. 17, 2024
This David Fincher movie inspired True Detective season 4
“It just clicked massively with True Detective” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective season 4 showrunner Issa López has revealed one of her biggest inspirations for the latest installment of the crime drama – and it’s a David Fincher movie. “One of the biggest influences that I ever will have in this genre, and honestly in cinema in general, is Se7en and these two enormously different characters that come together to solve a mystery,” López toldDeadline.
Jan. 17, 2024
This new Disney Lorcana starter set reminds me of Pokemon in the best way
A new and more beginner-friendly box is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney Lorcanahas unveiled a new beginner box to tempt new players and trading card game novices. To be precise, this two-player starter set promises to “ease new players into the game and [trading card game] space” in general. Once they’ve completed Gateway’s challenges, players will then “have built two standard Disney Lorcana TCG decks they can take and play with friends.
Jan. 17, 2024
True Detective season 4 is hiding an Easter egg that connects to the first season's big mystery
Return of the Yellow King When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to get those conspiracy boards out again. True Detective: Night Country’s opening features a quote that, on first showing, may not seem like much – but it’s actually got ties to the acclaimed first season of HBO’s crime anthology series. “…For we do not know what beasts the night dreams when its hours grow too long for even God to be awake,” reads the epigraph at the start of Night Country’s premiere.
Jan. 17, 2024
Until Dawn is getting a live-action adaptation from the director of Annabelle: Creation
The survival horror game is the next major video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Until Dawn is the next popular video game to get the live-action treatment. Until Dawn does not yet have a release date. For more, check out the ever-growing list ofupcoming video game movies. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox
Jan. 17, 2024
What to expect from PlayStation in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year was a strange one for the PlayStation brand, in that it felt like most of its perceivable highs were followed by at least one relative low.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2was the jewel in its first-party exclusive crown, for example, yet Xbox hadStarfield.Final Fantasy 16was received well, butFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwas delayed by several months.
Jan. 17, 2024
White Lotus star Jennifer Coolidge joins Jason Momoa's Minecraft movie
Jennifer Coolidge is joining Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the live-action video game adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jennifer Coolidge is joining the cast of Jason Momoa’s Minecraft movie – and we’re so confused yet so here for it. PerDeadline, Coolidge has joined the cast in an undisclosed role. The cast so far includes Momoa, Emma Myers (Wednesday), Daniele Brooks (Peacemaker), Sebastion Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy), and Jack Black who will play main character Steve.
Jan. 17, 2024
Drop + LOTR Elvish keyboard review: "Worthy of Tolkien himself"
Drop’s Lord of the Rings Elvish Keyboard embodies the spirit of Tolkien. Bilbo didn’t use a computer and a keyboard to write the Red Book of West March, nor did Tolkien himself with The Lord of the Rings, but if either of them did, I think this is what they’d have opted for. The designs Drop has come up with for its LOTR range are no short of stunning, the typing experience on them is bliss, and while they may be missing a lot of customization and gaming features, I don’t think anyone can really complain.
Jan. 17, 2024
Echo star wants Maya Lopez to crossover with a major Avenger as she talks MCU future
She has big plans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echostar Alaqua Cox has teased that her dream Marvel crossover going forward in the MCU is Scarlet Witch, as well as detailing some other characters she’d love to see again. The actor, who leads theHawkeyespin-off show, shared her thoughts on her character’s future withCinema Blend. “I can see Maya appearing in more Daredevil stuff for sure,” Cox told the publication about where Maya goes next.
Jan. 16, 2024
Wednesday season 2 will lean into more horror and each episode will feel like a movie, according to Jenna Ortega
“It’s a lot more action-packed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jenna Ortega has an update onWednesday season 2– and it looks like we can expect more spooks, scares, and cinematic episodes. She continued: “There’s some really good one-liners and I think everything is bigger. It’s a lot more action-packed. I think each episode will probably feel a little bit more like a movie, which is nice.
Jan. 16, 2024
70 years later, Creature from the Black Lagoon gets a comic book sequel
The Creature From the Black Lagoon gets a comic book sequel 70 years after the original movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound Entertainment’s Universal Monsters line of comic books will expand this April with Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!, a four-issue limited series that will serve as a full-on sequel to the original film series, including a very classic looking take on production artist Millicent Patrick’s beloved Gill-man design.
Jan. 16, 2024
Adam Sandler’s astronaut encounters Paul Dano's creepy alien in trailer for new Netflix sci-fi film from Chernobyl director
Spaceman also stars Carey Mulligan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming Netflix sci-fi movie Spaceman stars Adam Sandler as a troubled astronaut in its new trailer, which you can watch above. The film, which comes from Chernobyl director Johan Renck, follows Jakub Procházka (Sandler) as he’s sent to the edge of the galaxy to collect ancient dust. However, as his life back on Earth starts to fall to pieces, he encounters a strange creature from the beginning of time lurking in the shadows of his ship.
Jan. 16, 2024
After 5 years in court, Billy Mitchell's Donkey Kong and other arcade records are back thanks in part to a doctor's note that says nobody can prove he cheated
“It seems unlikely to me that definitive answers are readily obtainable” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Twin Galaxies' mandate is to verify that submissions meet verification guidelines, not to investigate how they are produced,” the site says in itsstatement. “This latter area remains available to experts such as Dr. Zyda and other interested parties, who may examine and assess these matters for their individual purposes.
Jan. 16, 2024
As their new RPG enters alpha, former Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk devs are aiming for a game filled with player choice and replayability
Dawnwalker is a vampiric-looking game from a team of CDPR vets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fresh off the official announcement of its new game, a team of formerThe Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077devs says it’s aiming for a highly replayable RPG. Rebel Wolves is a Polish studio founded by formerCD Projekt Reddevs, and last night the team officially unveiled its first game,Dawnwalker.
Jan. 16, 2024
Asus ROG phone 8 Pro review: “This pocket rocket helped me get into mobile gaming”
The Asus ROG Phone 8 Pro sets a new bar for other premium smartphone rivals to beat, and its new look makes a huge difference. Not only has this pocket rocket helped me get into mobile gaming, but it proves that gaming-grade hardware can look universally sleek while still retaining some flashy elements. While picking one up is going to upset your bank account, you’ll struggle to find an alternative that can pull off the same level of performance.
Jan. 16, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's Xbox save issues "should finally be over" following a new update out today
Baldur’s Gate 3 players have been reporting save issues since the RPG hit Xbox in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At long last, Larian Studios has a fix for theBaldur’s Gate 3save issues players have been reporting on Xbox platforms for weeks, and it’s available to download right now. The Xbox Support Twitter account revealed on Tuesday that “an Xbox System Update will be rolling out from today to address the Save Game issue on Baldur’s Gate 3.
Jan. 16, 2024
Better Call Saul's Emmys record is mind-blowing: 53 nominations, no wins, and plenty of angry fans
“Absolutely criminal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s bad luck and then there’s Better Call Saul’s losing streak at the Emmys. Thanks to the latest round of snubs for the Breaking Bad spin-off’s final season, it now holds a mind-blowing record for a show at the event: 53 nominations, zero wins – and scores of angry fans reacting to the news.
Jan. 16, 2024
Blizzard explains Diablo 4 Season of the Construct, "a lot of learnings" since launch, and why some highly requested changes may take until Season 5
Interview | Season 3 continues the action-RPG’s “ideological shift” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Next up isDiablo 4 Season of the Construct, the action-RPG’s third offering of new content and tweaks to the existing formula. We bid farewell to the vampires that ruled Season 2 as we head back to Kehjistan for Season 3. A powerful demon called Malphas has corrupted an ancient device created by Zoltun Kulle of Diablo 3 fame called ‘The Loom,’ leading to a swarm of rampaging mechanical Constructs.
Jan. 16, 2024
Catwoman's nine lives are running out fast
Selina Kyle can now come back from the dead - but for how long? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Selina Kyle’s life has taken a very different turn of late. Last year’sGotham Warstoryline saw Catwoman and Batman come to blows over herradical planto reduce violent crime in the city by turning the city’s goons into elite cat burglars who only stole from the rich.
Jan. 16, 2024
Cities: Skylines 2 dev says it has seen "a growing tendency of toxicity" in the city builder community, asks players to "be kind"
Colossal Order’s CEO has asked for suggestions on how to improve the issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Cities: Skylines 2 has noticed “a growing tendency of toxicity” amongst its players and has asked the community to “be kind.” In the studio’s regular ‘CO Word of the Week’ update, Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen addresses fans and reports the developer’s latest plans for the city builder.
Jan. 16, 2024
Conan the Barbarian must take part in a high stakes heist - but first, some snogging
Preview | Check out artist Doug Braithwaite’s pages for the new issue of Titan’s Conan comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Titan Comics relaunched the adventures of Robert E. Howard’s Cimmerian warriorConan the Barbarianlast year with an excellent new series written by Jim Zub (who we interviewed at the time,check it out here). The first arc has wrapped up now, but the saga continues in the pages of the monthly comic.
Jan. 16, 2024
Daisy Ridley teases "different direction" of her Rey Star Wars movie
“It’s a really fantastic exploration of the Star Wars world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daisy Ridley has a new tease about her return as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars movie, and it sounds like something new and exciting for the galaxy far, far away. “I thought about it for a little bit, and once I knew what the story was and everything, I knew it was something I really wanted to do,” Ridley told French publicationAlloCiné.
Jan. 16, 2024
Diablo 4 player feedback from Season 2 might not be implemented until Season 4 or "if it's really big, maybe even in Season 5"
“We’re just now digesting Season 2” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It might be a while before player feedback fromDiablo 4 Season 2is actually folded into the game – potentially as long as it’ll take for Season 5 to release. Blizzard has encouraged player feedback forDiablo 4since long before the action-RPG launched, and it continues to release patch after patch of quality-of-life updates and bug fixes, and a huge chunk of the changes are based on complaints and requests from the community.
Jan. 16, 2024
Diablo 4 player settles the debate over which class is strongest with a Druid build that deals over a trillion damage
Sanctuary is a walk in the park when you’ve got this much power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ADiablo 4player has demonstrated what the Druid class is truly capable of with a build that deals more than a trillion damage. An image shared on the Diablo 4 subreddit shows the player deal no less than 1,354,750,754,816 damage in just a single swipe, making even Sanctuary’s toughest inhabitants no match for their incredible power.
Jan. 16, 2024
Diablo 4's seasonal stories won't tie into expansions like Vessel of Hatred because "if you miss a season, it's okay"
Blizzard doesn’t want players to feel left out if they skipped a season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s seasonal content won’t tie into its expansions, so you don’t have to worry about catching up on the story before playing the Vessel of Hatred DLC. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to Diablo 4 quest designer Nathan Scott, who oversees quest production for all seasonal content in the action-RPG.
Jan. 16, 2024
Diego Luna gives surprising Andor season 2 update
Diego Luna has given an update on the next season of Andor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diego Luna has shared an update on Andor season 2 – and it might be surprising. “I have seven days [left to shoot],” Luna toldVarietyon the Emmys red carpet, revealing he was set to head back to London the following day to continue filming the Star Wars show.
Jan. 16, 2024
DnD Artificer class guide: How to use and master these versatile magic-infusers
Tinker to your heart’s content, or die trying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best Feats7.Best subclasses8.Cantrips, Spells & Infusions If you need something blown up or want to stack your party with cool gear, get yourself a DnD Artificer. There isn’t much they can’t do once they put their mind to it, so these mechanical whizzes are a blast to play (pun very much intended).
Jan. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth remakes original screenshots from the 1997 JRPG featuring Yuffie and Cait Sith
The Gold Saucer also has a nice glow-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas shown off some huge glow-up screenshots fromFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthcompared to the original RPG. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth might be remaking part of a game from 1997, but that doesn’t mean Square Enix won’t pay some respect to iconic moments from the older game to win some serious kudos from its fans.
Jan. 16, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Cloud actor tells "shippers" that overtly sexualizing relationships can "ruin great story development"
Cody Christian says fans need to be open to the idea of a character having more than one relationship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor who plays Cloud inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthhas addressed the game’s “shippers” and commented on the character’s relationship with Aerith and Tifa. Final Fantasy 7 is no stranger to “shippers.” Plenty of people think Cloud should end up with Tifa, plenty of people think Cloud should end up with Aerith, and plenty of people think Tifa should end up with Aerith.
Jan. 16, 2024
First teaser for Karl Urban's Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 is suitably obnoxious
Lights, camera, action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Karl Urban’s Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2 is here – and it’s suitably obnoxious. Thanks to producer Todd Garner, we now have the first glimpse of the movie star-turned-Earthrealm protector. As you can see below, Karl Urban’s character is taking cues from his video game counterpart with a belt buckle that spells out ‘CAGE’.
Jan. 16, 2024
Following the Creations hub fiasco, Skyrim fans batten down the hatches for another update
“RIP all those pretty modlists” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyrimfans are preparing for the worst as Bethesda announces another update for its epic fantasy RPG. Back in December, Bethesda released a new update for Skyrim, which bundles Creation Club content and mods together in one place known as the Creations menu. This has been viewed by many as another attempt by the company to push paid mods, and to add insult to injury, players found that many ofSkyrim’s existing mods no longer functioned properlyfollowing the update.
Jan. 16, 2024
GTA 6 and Alan Wake parent companies are locked in a trademark dispute over the letter ‘R’
Remedy’s new logo was first unveiled last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Games' parent company, Take-Two Interactive, has filed a trademark dispute against Remedy Entertainment in the United Kingdom. AsRespawn Firstreports, At the time of writing,twotrademarkspertaining to a new logo Remedy unveiled last year are under dispute from Take-Two Interactive. The two logos in question feature the letter ‘R,’ though one has ‘Remedy’ written underneath.
Jan. 16, 2024
Incredible Super Mario 64 speedrun falls apart after one botched trick dooms what could've been an untouchable world record: "I don't know if I want to finish this"
“This could have legitimately killed the category for years” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few days ago, one Super Mario 64 speedrunner was on pace for a world record that could’ve stood for years - until he went for one legendary trick that ended up dooming the run. This past weekend, Weegee wason pace for just such a record.
Jan. 16, 2024
5 things you need to know about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
For fans and newcomers alike, here’s what you should expect to find in one of the year’s biggest PS5 RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If Rebirth is your first brush with Final Fantasy, or even the wider franchise in general, there are a few things you should probably know going in. Below you’ll find five things we think you need to know about Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, including some spoiler-free grounding for the story and characters, and some expectation setting for the action-packed combat and wide-open exploration you should expect to find in the final game.
Jan. 16, 2024
Jennifer Coolidge had the most Tanya response to her White Lotus Emmy win: "I wanna thank all the evil gays"
This is the second time Coolidge has won an Emmy for The White Lotus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jennifer Coolidge won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series last night (January 15) for her performance as Tanya McQuoid in The White Lotus season 2, the second time she’s won this particular accolade for this role – and had an aptly Tanya-esque acceptance speech.
Jan. 16, 2024
Major The Finals update adds "experimental" limited-time solo mode, new outfits, and quality-of-life fixes
The Finals is getting a security overhaul on Wednesday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Multiplayer FPS The Finals is getting a fat update on Wednesday, January 17 that’ll add a new and “experimental” limited-time solo game mode, new outfits, quality of life fixes, and more. The headliner of the update is undoubtedly the new PvP mode, titled Solo Bank it, which will pit you against 11 other contestants in a race to be the first to collect 40,000 Cash.
Jan. 16, 2024
Marvel fans spot heartbreaking parallel between two of the franchise's big bads
“This hits hard” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there’s one thing Marvel loves, it’s an Easter egg, and beady-eyed fans have caught the latest one in the form ofEcho’s villain Kingpin imitating a major MCU baddie. Posted onReddit, one fan pointed out that in Echo, the scene where Kingpin and a young Maya hold hands and walk away together, is eerily similar to the moment inAvengers: Infinity Warwhere Thanos and Gamora are pictured in the same fashion.
Jan. 16, 2024
Mavix M7 review: "I'd struggle to go back to anything less accomplished than this in the future."
The Mavix M7 is extremely comfortable, almost too adjustable, and prepared to accommodate pretty much any seating position you can throw at it thanks to its wide array of features. Mesh fabric is comfortable and cool Lumbar and neck support automatically adjusts to you Accommodates both reclining and sitting up easily Armrests move a bit too easily Price is steep compared to big names Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jan. 16, 2024
Minecraft movie director says he doesn't want to upset fans with an "ugly Sonic" situation
The Minecraft movie is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Minecraft movie director Jared Hess has shared more about his approach to the movie – and it revolves around poor Ugly Sonic. Back when the Sonic movie dropped its first trailer, the internet was horrified by its vision of the blue speedster – especially those tiny little teeth.
Jan. 16, 2024
Netflix’s most-watched true crime drama sets cast and chilling story for season 2
Monster is returning for a second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s true crime anthology series Monster has added some big names to its cast. Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny have joined the show, alongside the previously announced Cooper Koch and Nicholas Alexander Chavez. PerVariety, the second season focuses on the true story of the Menéndez brothers, and will be titled Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story.
Jan. 16, 2024
Pedro Pascal has retaliated to Kieran Culkin in the best possible way
The actors' fake feud continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pedro Pascal had the best possible response for Kieran Culkin’s hilarious Golden Globes callout. When Culkin won his Golden Globe for his work in Succession, at one point in his speech, he – completely randomly – cheered: “Suck it, Pedro!” He immediately apologized with a more sheepish “sorry,” and as the camera showed Pascal, he laughed and then broke into theatrical, fake sobs.
Jan. 16, 2024
Persona 3 Reload devs didn't want to make major story changes out of "respect" for the original JRPG
“We wanted to remake the Persona 3 experience as it was” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload’s creators decided against making significant changes to the story out of “respect” for the original game. Persona 3 Reload adds plenty of fresh and exciting features, including new combat mechanics and an overhaul of Tartarus, the JRPG’s main dungeon. Still, for all its enhancements and added extras, developer P-Studio was keen to keep the core narrative experience very much the same as it was in the PS2 classic.
Jan. 16, 2024
Persona 3 Reload devs knew making "lots and lots of changes" to Tartarus was a "top priority"
But making those changes was very difficult When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload devs incorporated fan feedback in altering Tartarus, and knew it was a “top priority to change.” “There’s lots of fan feedback and lots of user feedback on how to change it, and we took a lot of that into consideration,” Yamaguchi said. “We knew that this was a top priority to change.
Jan. 16, 2024
Persona 3 Reload retells the RPG's story but borrows from Persona 5 Royal's style: "We've made lots of smaller tweaks to improve it"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nearly a decade ago, I put around 60 hours into Persona 3 Portable but I never finished it. I certainly enjoyed my time with it (it just so happens that the timestamp on my last save is exactly 10 days before my son was born), but with so many different versions of Persona 3 available today, the thought of returning has always been a little intimidating.
Jan. 16, 2024
Prison Architect 2 gets spring 2024 release date and a new 3D art style
The sequel to Paradox Interactive’s prison management sim is just a couple of months away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paradox Interactive’s upcoming prison management sim, Prison Architect 2, has now got a release date - and it’s less than three months away. A lot has changed since the first Prison Architect game, perhaps most noticeably the sim’s new 3D graphics - which make it look like an entirely different game.
Jan. 16, 2024
Promising action RPG goes viral as a "capoeira Soulslike" where spinning kicks beat magic, dev explains why the Afro-Brazilian martial art is so important
Deathbound draws on a range of fighting styles and countries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Upcoming action RPGDeathboundhas been on my Steam wishlist for several months, and it recently had a bite of virality thanks to a newly rediscovered clip of one playable fighter using capoeira martial arts to absolutely dismantle some monsters by kicking their teeth out, foregoing the usual Soulslike slew of swords and magic.
Jan. 16, 2024
Rachel Brosnahan teases her "feisty" Lois Lane – and Superman Legacy’s sense of humor
The DCU’s new Lois Lane loves working with the “perfect nerds” of Superman: Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Feisty, marvelous, fiercely intelligent,” Brosnahan said when asked to give three adjectives tp describe her Lois Lane during a red carpet interview withET. “I’ve really enjoyed the collaboration withJames Gunnso far,” Brosnahan said, referring to the Superman: Legacy director and co-CEO of DC Studios.
Jan. 16, 2024
Sam Claflin is keen to return to The Hunger Games, but he’s not sure he could play Finnick again
He’s got another idea though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hunger Games star Sam Claflin is not ruling out a potential return to the franchise. Speaking toVarietyon the Emmys red carpet the star, who played Finnick in the original movies, spoke about his love for the world. Asked if he’d ever return for a spin-off, he said: “100%, I don’t know if there’s room for me to go back.
Jan. 16, 2024
Seth MacFarlane's new Ted prequel series breaks streaming records despite low Rotten Tomatoes score
The spin-off series is Peacock’s most-watched original title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seth MacFarlane’s Ted prequel series has arrived and – despite divisive reviews – it’s already broken a massive streaming record. PerCollider, Ted is now Peacock’s most-watched original title – breaking the record in just the first three days following its release. Specific numbers have not been released yet.
Jan. 16, 2024
She-Hulk star suggests the Marvel show won't be coming back for season 2
Jennifer Walters actor Tatiana Maslany has weighed in on the likelihood of a second chapter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news,She-Hulkfans, it doesn’t look like the Marvel show will be back for a second season. WithLoki season 2having just aired and Moon Knight’s next chapter officially on the way, Jennifer Walters enthusiasts were keen for more green – hopeful, even.
Jan. 16, 2024
Stalker 2 devs say the FPS was "below the expected standards," so it's been delayed to September 2024
Stalker 2 has its “final release date” at last When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new launch plan of September 5 is described as the “final release date” in that social media message, in a press release, and in a brief trailer accompanying the announcement. The press release also reiterates that Stalker 2 will be available day one on Xbox Game Pass.
Jan. 16, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic will relaunch this summer with writer Jason Aaron
But don’t call it a reboot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Superstar writer Jason Aaron will join IDW Publishing’s ongoing Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic this June, following the end of the current volume withTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150, as announced viaComicBook. Aaron recently departed a long time exclusive contract withMarvel Comicswhich culminated in an extended run on the Avengers.
Jan. 16, 2024
The Alien prequel will ignore Prometheus because "that's just inherently less useful"
“There’s something about that that doesn’t really compute for me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Noah Hawley says his Alien prequel series will ignore the backstory provided by Alien: Covenant and Prometheus. “Ridley and I have talked about this – and many, many elements of the show.” Hawley explained toThe Hollywood Reporter. “For me, and for a lot of people, this ‘perfect life form’ – as it was described in the first film – is the product of millions of years of evolution that created this creature that may have existed for a million years out there in space.
Jan. 16, 2024
The Daredevil fight scene in Echo is one of the best action scenes in MCU history
OPINION | The brutal Daredevil vs. Maya Lopez brawl is a pitch-perfect fight sequence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. T’Challa vs. Killmonger inBlack Panther. The bus ride from hell inShang-Chi. That elevator brawl inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. And, of course, the final battle inAvengers: Endgame, as our heroes take down Thanos. We have seen several brilliant action scenes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) over the years as our favorite heroes have taken out those menacing villains in style.
Jan. 16, 2024
The End We Start From review: "Jodie Comer is a force of nature in this apocalyptic drama"
A new mum’s survival instincts face an incredible test in this mournful but powerful end-of-the-world parable. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Climate change knows no borders. Yet it’s still something of a shock to see London become its latest victim in this apocalyptic drama from director Mahalia Belo, making her feature debut.
Jan. 16, 2024
The Last of Us 2 Remastered's roguelike mode has horrible mods like 'Molotov Rain'
Ellie really doesn’t need this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered’s new roguelike mode can whip out some pretty harsh mods, including ‘Molotov Rain.’ Earlier this week,Naughty Dogrevealed that mods in the re-release can get “pretty wild.” In the tweet below, the developer shows off ‘Molotov Rain’ in The Last of Us 2 Remastered’s No Return mode where - you guessed it - Molotov Cocktails literally rain from the sky.
Jan. 16, 2024
The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's Lost Levels offer a fascinating peek behind the gamedev curtain
This all-too-rare transparency is an unexpected highlight of the remaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the videos introducing each ofThe Last of Us Part 2Remastered’s three ‘Lost Levels’, game director Neil Druckmann goes to great lengths to remind us that these are rough, unfinished parts of the game, which, once cut, were never intended to be seen by anyone outside ofNaughty Dog.
Jan. 16, 2024
The world's most stressful city builder is now even more stressful thanks to Frostpunk 2's new voting system
Now this sounds like a headache When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frostpunk 2 looks like it’s even more stressful than the original city-builder. 11-bit Studios just put out a new trailer for Frostpunk 2 earlier today, January 16. In short, the whole great storm might’ve passed some 30 years ago in the original game, but the sequel looks just as stressful as the first outing, and with some changes like voting, it could be even tougher to manage this time around.
Jan. 16, 2024
This huge Starfield mod lets you become a freelance ship designer with a new quest system, full voice acting, and more
The best part of Starfield has now been made into its very own mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you enjoyed building ships inStarfield, you’ll love this massive new mod that lets you become a freelance ship designer with a new quest system, full voice acting, and more. Astroneer: Become a Starship Designer is an “ambitious” project by modder codegangsta, which lets players focus on arguably one of the best parts of Starfield.
Jan. 16, 2024
Vikings star’s new Netflix drama is climbing the streaming charts, and it’s Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes
Boy Swallows Universe, based on the best-selling novel, is climbing up the streaming charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boy Swallows Universe, starring Vikings actor Travis Fimmel, is climbing up the Netflix charts. The drama, based on the novel of the same name by Trent Dalton, follows Eli Bell (Felix Cameron, Zac Burgess, Auden Ryan), a young boy growing up in the suburbs of 1980s Brisbane who must face the harsh realities of life – and the looming dangers that threaten his family.
Jan. 16, 2024
Warcraft and StarCraft devs' upcoming RTS game Stormgate manages to raise 1875% of its Kickstarter goal with over $1.8 million in the bank
Stormgate reached its original $100,000 goal in just 15 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An upcoming RTS game from Warcraft and StarCraft veterans has managed to gain 1875% of its original Kickstarter goal, with just over two weeks left to go on its campaign. Unsurprisingly, fans of Stormgate have unlocked a lot of the campaign’s stretch goals, including an additional tileset, HUD skin, a new player assist tool, and more.
Jan. 16, 2024
Is True Detective season 4 based on a true story? Well, kind of
Like its predecessors, True Detective: Night Country found its inspiration in real-life events – though they’re more mysteries than crimes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for True Detective: Night Country episode 1 True Detective: Night Country, the fourth installment in the acclaimed drama series, leans into the supernatural a little more than its predecessors – yes, even more so than season 1, so we wouldn’t blame you if you’d assumed it was purely a work of fiction.
Jan. 15, 2024
9 Prince of Persia The Lost Crown tips and tricks for true immortality
Our tips and tricks will help those playing Prince of Persia take a step up on this metroidvania platformer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our tips for Prince of Persia The Lost Crown are all formed from tricks and advice we wish we’d known before leaping into the perils of Mt. Qaf. Despite being called an Immortal, we can assure you that Sargon is anything but, and that a canny player will bear that in mind when running into the perils of this metroidvania world.
Jan. 15, 2024
AEW Fight Forever DLC guide to downloading FTR, Toni Storm and Hook
Get all the details of AEW Fight Forever DLC, including The Acclaimed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full selection of AEW Fight Forever DLC has now been released, culminating with the arrival of Toni Storm. There’s a real mixture of content included here, and while Season 2 brought us newAEW Fight Forevermodes, such as Beat The Elite, that are novel, we’d have preferred to receive more fresh characters than just Storm and The Acclaimed – especially as there are still notable exceptions, such as playing as world champion Samoa Joe.
Jan. 15, 2024
After The Finals, another group of former Battlefield devs are trying to create "the most realistic and exciting destruction effects in the industry"
EA wants to create its own impressive destruction effects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of EA’s Battlefield support studios is looking for someone to help create “realistic” and “exciting” destruction effects on an upcoming project. Other than that, thejob listingdoesn’t give us any more of an insight into what the studio is working on. All we know is that the VFX need to be “hyper-realistic” and optimized for “multiple platforms.
Jan. 15, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 made more than Hogwarts Legacy and Starfield combined on Steam in 2023
Steam was dominated by RPGs last year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you can see from Twitter user @baiisun’s graphic below, following the top 3 - Baldur’s Gate 3 ($657m),Hogwarts Legacy($341m), Starfield ($235m) - Steam sold a lot of copies ofResident Evil 4($159m), survival gameSons of the Forest($116m), Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon ($87m), FC24 ($81m),Star Wars: Jedi Survivor($68m), co-op survival game Lethal Company ($52m), and Cities Skylines 2 ($50m).
Jan. 15, 2024
Best Athra Surges in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
The best Athra Surges (aka super moves) in Prince of Persia are Bahamut’s Rage and Bahman’s Breath When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Athra Surges are something you’ll need to have a better idea of as you progress through the game, unlocking more supermoves usually as a reward for boss fights, but never getting the chance to have more than two ready to go at once.
Jan. 15, 2024
Cobra Commander #1 is a creepy, cryptic introduction to the infamous G.I. Joe villain
Here’s our spoiler free reaction to the first issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arriving hot on the heels ofthe first issue of Duke, Cobra Commander #1 is the latest entry into the rapidly expandingEnergon Universe. Written by the ubiquitousJoshua Williamson, drawn by Andrea Milana and colored by Annalisa Leoni, it focuses on the origins of the infamous G.
Jan. 15, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 director says the RPG sequel has been made safe for new players thanks to one classic narrative trick
It’s ok if you don’t know anything about this world, because neither does your character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2director Hideaki Itsuno says that newcomers to the series won’t be missing out by not playing the original game, all thanks to a staple narrative tool: Amnesia. “The game starts off with a main character who has lost their memory,” Itsuno says.
Jan. 15, 2024
Dragon's Dogma 2 is a "seamless fantasy world" that speaks to my Witcher 3-loving heart
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By starting players off with a blank slate – a customizable hero with no recollection of their past – director Hideaki Itsuno says those unfamiliar with the RPG series will have an easier time. “The game starts off with a main character who has lost their memory, allowing us to have characters around you explain things to get you up to speed.
Jan. 15, 2024
Echo and She-Hulk have one thing in common: they highlight how Daredevil is the MCU's most versatile hero right now
OPINION | Echo’s Matt Murdock is very different to She-Hulk’s version, and I’m all for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While they’re both Marvel TV series,She-Hulkand the recently releasedEchocouldn’t be more different. Led by Tatiana Maslany, the former sees lawyer Jennifer Walters comically try to juggle work and dating, while the latter centers on Alaqua Cox’s Maya Lopez, as she tries to reconnect with her Native American roots in between bloodying up bad guys.
Jan. 15, 2024
Elden Ring DLC gets a mysterious Steam update for the first time in two years, sparking even more Shadow of the Erdtree hype
We’re not saying it is the DLC, but we’re not saying it’s not either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ringfans are hoping for some news on Shadow of the Erdtree soon, as a mysterious update gets added to Steam’s backend. As exciting as it is to think that this could be linked to the highly anticipatedElden Ring Shadow of the ErdtreeDLC, it’s best to take this theory with a grain of salt for now.
Jan. 15, 2024
Fallout's co-creator picks 5 RPGs everyone should learn from, including Elden Ring, Baldur's Gate 3, and Skyrim
Tim Cain picks out different reasons every game developer should learn from these five RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout’s co-creator has named his personal pick of the five modern RPGs that everyone designing a game could and should learn from. It’s important to note that, as Cain himself highlights in the video below, these are five games that the developer believes can teach “certain aspects” of RPG development.
Jan. 15, 2024
FC 24 Base Icons guide as Zico, Hamm and Ribery arrive
Bobby Charlton is another new name on the FC 24 Base Icons list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Base Icons system is structured differently to what you’re used to from the FIFA days. Gone are Prime and Mid Icons forEA Sports FC 24. Instead, legendary players get additional limited releases through promos likeFC 24 CenturionsandFC 24 Thunderstruck.
Jan. 15, 2024
FC 24 Winter Wildcards calendar with new items for Gullit, Havertz and Mbabu
Sadly, however, there are no FC 24 Winter Wildcards swap tokens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Winter Wildcards is over – and sadly we didn’t get any Swap Tokens this year. But whileEA Sports FC 24brought an end to that Christmas tradition, there were plenty of fresh festive cards to nab in packs instead. These included Icons such as Ruud Gullit, and contemporary favourites like Christiano Ronaldo.
Jan. 15, 2024
Fear Street author confirms which novel is being adapted for next movie in Netflix horror series – and production starts soon
R. L. Stine has teased what’s in store for the hugely popular streaming franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s next Fear Street movie will be the first based on a specific R.L. Stine novel – and now we know what title it’ll be. What’s more, it’s confirmed to be kicking off production very soon, too. The Goosebumps author took to social media recently to share the news, writing: “I can finally announce that a new Fear Streetmovie is about to go into production for Netflix.
Jan. 15, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail is bringing back the MMO content everyone is missing from Endwalker
Bozja 2 confirmed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Keen to avoid some of the mistakes of Final Fantasy 14’s post-Endwalker content run,Square Enixis ensuring Dawntrail gets the flexible open-world content fans have been missing. During the latest Fan Fest held in Tokyo, director and producer Naoki ‘Yoshi-P’ Yoshida reveals that Dawntrail is getting a new Field Operation akin to Shadowbringers’ The Bozjan Southern Front or Stormblood’s The Forbidden Land, Eureka.
Jan. 15, 2024
Former CDPR devs confirm their new game's title with a Vampire-themed reveal that evokes the Witcher games they used to work on
Welcome to Dawnwalker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A studio of formerCD Projekt Reddevelopers have unveiled the name of their new game, with an announcement post that’s giving me big Witcher 3: Blood and Wine vibes. Rebel Wolves is a team of developers who worked on The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 before spinning off to start their own studio.
Jan. 15, 2024
Full Prince of Persia The Lost Crown map and where to get it
We reveal the full map for Mt. Qaf in Prince of Persia and how you unlock the map itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full Prince of Persia The Lost Crown map is deceptively big, with a whole metropolis hidden in Mt. Qaf for Sargon to find and chart along the way, though it’ll take a little bit of gameplay before you actually unlock the in-game map itself.
Jan. 15, 2024
Homeworld 3 director says he's been waiting 20 years to make his "dream" strategy game
“In essence, Homeworld 3 was our original dream for Homeworld 2” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Homeworld 3 is a dream two decades in the making, according to director and Blackbird Interactive founder Rob Cunningham. Speaking to PC Gamer, Cunningham shares his excitement at finally being able to implement ideas that he’s had since the legendary RTS series first took flight.
Jan. 15, 2024
Horror fans are trying to guess which movie is being teased by NEON's mysterious videos
Can you crack the code? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Movie distributor NEON is keeping horror fans on tenterhooks with a series of cryptic teasers for a mystery movie. Thelatest clipshows an FBI agent uncovering a trap door with a crucifix on top of it. As the door opens, the video cuts to a veiled figure sitting with their back to the camera.
Jan. 15, 2024
How to fast travel in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Fast Travel in Prince of Persia is unlocked through special statues across the map unlocked after the Chimera boss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prince of Persia The Lost Crown fast travel system is, by design, a fairly limited one, as the developers would clearly rather than players explore Mount Qaf rather than just teleport between key locations without seeing what they can find along the way.
Jan. 15, 2024
How to get through the Depths in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
Where to go after losing your map in the Depths, and how to find the old man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prince of Persia The Lost Crown region known as the Depths is somewhere you’ll get thrown after a supposed-to-lose boss fight with Vahram, placing you in these dank sewers with your map taken away, and a mysterious old man leading you on a merry dance throughout the whole thing.
Jan. 15, 2024
How to solve the Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Time Loop puzzle
How to solve the Temple of Knowledge puzzle where you make copies of yourself beyond the gold doors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prince of Persia The Lost Crown time loop puzzle in the Temple of Knowledge has you create multiple copies of yourself in special realms beyond golden doors, though it’s hardly explained and can be very easy to get confused.
Jan. 15, 2024
How to upgrade weapons in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown
We explain how to increase the damage of your swords and bow in The Lost Crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To upgrade weapons in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown, like your Swords and Bow, you need to find Kaheva’s Forge, where you meet the blacksmith goddess who can increase the damage of your weapons if you bring her Azure Damascus Ingots - and Time Crystals in great quantities.
Jan. 15, 2024
Iconic detective Dick Tracy is back on the case in a "hardboiled" new series from Mad Cave Studios
Preview | Check out all the covers for Dick Tracy #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The adventures of Chester Gould’s iconic detective Dick Tracy have been thrilling us for more than 90 years in the form of comics, radio serials and a 1990 film. Now the sleuth is returning to his four color roots with a “fresh and modern” limited series fromMad Cave Studios.
Jan. 15, 2024
It turns out The Mandalorian season 4 isn't a sure thing after all
This might be the Way? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news thatThe Mandalorian is heading to the big screenleft us a bit confused about the fate of season 4 last week, and it seems like with good reason. Despite indications thatthe fourth season of the Disney Plus show was in development still, a new report suggests that it’s been shelved for now.
Jan. 15, 2024
Jon Bernthal addresses his MCU future as Punisher: "I’m gonna do my absolute best to make sure that, if and when we do it, we do it right"
“I care about that character deeply” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jon Bernthal has addressed his potential future as Punisher in the MCU – and, whatever form that may take, he wants to make sure it’s done right. “I think there’s a reason why that character has resonated as deeply and strongly as he has, in the hearts and minds of comic book fans and first responders and people in the military and people all over the globe,” Bernthal toldCollider.
Jan. 15, 2024
Marvel fan spots a parallel between Echo and Avatar: The Last Airbender that you won’t be able to unsee
Echoes through time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, right? While there’s no indication that the team behind Echo were fans – or even aware – of Avatar: The Last Airbender, one Marvel fan has spotted an eerily similar parallel to how both shows ended. Spoilers for theEcho endingand Avatar: The Last Airbender follow.
Jan. 15, 2024
Mortal Kombat 2 tease has everyone convinced a major game villain will be in the sequel
We recognize that hand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mortal Kombat 2 producer Todd Garner has shared an intriguing new tease ahead of the film’s sequel, and everyone is convinced they know who it is. As you can see from the picture below, it shows a gray hand wearing a black robe, and while there’s not a lot to go on, we’re pretty convinced that it is Quan Chi.
Jan. 15, 2024
Netflix's 2024 anime trailer teases more from The Witcher, Devil May Cry, and Tomb Raider
A whistlestop tour of the next year of anime on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The teaser, which you can see above, is a 73-second whistlestop tour through the streamer’s anime highlights over the next 12 months. Obviously, plans could change, but this is what’s currently on the docket. First up is Masters of the Universe: Revolution, with the new He-Man series set to debut on Netflix on January 25.
Jan. 15, 2024
Neve Campbell hasn’t ruled out returning to Scream, and says she’s sad the franchise is struggling
“I would hope it doesn’t fall apart” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neve Campbell hasn’t ruled out a potential return to the Scream franchise, provided the right circumstances were met. She pulled out ofScream 6over a pay dispute, meaning the latest installation waswithout its original final girl Sidney Prescott. She wasn’t expected to return for the upcoming Scream 7 either, but currently, that film is without a director and two of its lead stars after Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega, and Christopher Landon exited.
Jan. 15, 2024
Nicolas Cage thinks his "misunderstood" 1999 movie with Martin Scorsese will stand the test of time
“I think it was misinterpreted” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you think of Nicolas Cage, the first performance that comes to mind probably isn’t Martin Scorsese’sBringing Out the Dead, a psychological drama released in 1999. Cage, however, thinks it’s one of his best movies – and that it’s “misunderstood”. “I love that movie, and I think it will stand the test of time,” he toldDeadline.
Jan. 15, 2024
Overwatch 2 game director says it was a "mistake" to reveal the self-heal change out of context from Season 9
Aaron Keller has apologized for the way the change was announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2’s game director has apologized for the way a major change in the FPS game was announced, explaining that it was a “mistake” to reveal it out of context. Last week,Overwatch 2 announced that every hero would have the ability to self-healin a seismic Season 9 change.
Jan. 15, 2024
Portal 64 dev urges fans not to be mad at Valve for shutting down the fan-made demake
“I don’t blame them at all and I don’t think you should either” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Portal 64’s creator doesn’t hold a grudge againstValvefor pulling the plug on their project and doesn’t want fans to either. James Lambert, creator of Portal 64, was last weekasked by Valve to cease working on the project, effectively putting an end to the promising demake of the beloved puzzle game, which ran on actual N64 hardware.
Jan. 15, 2024
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Azure Damascus Ingot locations
Where to find the ore ingots for weapon upgrades in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Prince of Persia The Lost Crown Azure Damascus Ingots are one of the most prized collectibles you can find, special metal ore used at Kaheva’s Forge to upgrade your sword and bow. Finding these ingots' locations is difficult and there’s no real trick to it beyond going out there and searching Mt.
Jan. 15, 2024
The White Lotus star Theo James gets his gangster on in the first trailer for Guy Ritchie's Netflix series The Gentlemen
Ray Winstone, Kaya Scodelario, and Giancarlo Esposito also star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turns out, as evidenced from the show’s first trailer above, that Eddie’s pops Bobby Glass (Ray Winstone), a career criminal from the East End of London, founded a cannabis empire – and now he’s been charged with keeping it in business. Fortunately, Eddie has Bobby’s steely daughter Susie (Kaya Scodelario) on hand to help, but things get complicated when a bunch of unsavory characters start trying to get in on the action.
Jan. 15, 2024
Resident Evil, Monster Hunter, and more Capcom games review-bombed on Steam after anti-mod updates
New Enigma software can be used for DRM-related purposes, but there’s no evidence it’s impacting game performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomgames are being review-bombed after the developer recently introduced new anti-modding software. The trouble is, Enigma has been perceived as a slight by Capcom against players because it can be used as DRM software, and so could negatively impact game performance.
Jan. 15, 2024
Robert Downey Jr. thinks anti-superhero bias stopped him getting recognition for his acting as Iron Man
Robert Downey Jr. thinks his Marvel work is some of the best he’s ever done When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Robert Downey Jr. has shared that he thinks some of his best work was as Iron Man in the MCU – but it went unrecognized because of anti-superhero bias. “I felt so exposed after being in the cocoon of Marvel where I think I did some of the best work I will ever do, but it went a little bit unnoticed because of the genre," he told Rob Lowe’s ‘Literally!
Jan. 15, 2024
Should you choose Guided or Exploration mode in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown?
Exploration mode and Guided mode in Prince of Persia provide more or less hints about where to go, with special map icons. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Should you pick Guided mode or Exploration mode in Prince of Persia The Lost Crown? It’s one of the first things you’re asked to choose and the game can be a little hard to understand when it comes to explaining what either mode actually does for you.
Jan. 15, 2024
Spider-Man star Jake Johnson is unsure he will return for final movie Beyond The Spider-Verse
Is this the end of Peter B. Parker? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final movie ofSony’s animated Spider-Verse trilogy,Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verseis still majorly under wraps with no official plotline or cast list, so much so star Jake Johnson is uncertain whether or not his character Peter B. Parker will even appear in the third installment. In an interview withComicBook.
Jan. 15, 2024
Stranger Things season 5 could go back in time to season 1, according to this new fan theory
Looks like we’re heading back to where it all began When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since Netflix announced Stranger Things season 5, fans have been chomping at the bit trying to guess what will happen in the show’s final chapter, but one fan may have hit the nail on the head and has a rather convincing theory about time-jumping - something that’s been hiding right under our noses this entire time.
Jan. 15, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is going for Diablo-style loot and RPG build-crafting with "a lot" of post-launch additions and tweaks
“We really want you to feel like you can make each character your own, and built it to suit your playstyle” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League’s developers are leaning into build-crafting and Diablo-style tweaks after launch. Game director Axel Rydby recently answered a fan question about “build possibilities” in Suicide Squad. “We really want you to feel like you can make each character your own, and built it to suit your playstyle,” Rydby writes in the first screenshot below.
Jan. 15, 2024
Team Fortress 2 modders withdraw much-loved VR mod following Valve's crackdown on fan-made creations
“TFVR will be put on hold until further notice” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsValvegets tougher on fan-created content, the team behind a beloved Team Fortress 2 VR mod has pulled the project from the web while they assess the situation. Until recently, Valve has by and large been supportive of fans using its IPs for their own projects, but in a surprise move last week, itrequested the shut down of two high-profile fan projects: Team Fortress: Source 2, which aimed to remake the beloved shooter in a more modern engine and Portal 64, a demake playable on the Nintendo 64.
Jan. 15, 2024
The one ending Baldur's Gate 3 doesn't account for is blowing Gale up on a different plane of D&D existence
Even Hell isn’t far enough away to protect your from the Wizard of Waterdeep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The number of potential player actions thatBaldur’s Gate 3accounts for is one part of what makes it such a special RPG, but players have finally found something that it looks like Larian didn’t expect them to do: use Gale’s corpse as a remote explosive.
Jan. 15, 2024
The upcoming Star Trek: Discovery ending brought one of its stars to tears
Star Trek: Discovery will soon be at an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Trek: Discovery actor Doug Jones says the season 5 ending brought him to tears. The actor, who plays Saru in the show, participated inTREK Talks 3and shared his tease of the finale during a panel (H/TScreen Rant). “When I went back in to do my ADR voice looping for that final episode to clean up the dialogue and all that we do for every episode, I asked the people in the booth, ‘Can you play this entire epilogue for me so I can see how we end?
Jan. 15, 2024
The very first 'PS5 tablet' gives the PlayStation Portal a run for its money
It’s a Switch-style PS5 console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A YouTuber has made the very first (and very unofficial)PS5tablet, which will let them play PlayStation games on the go, and it’s a slightly better handheld than thePlayStation Portal. YouTuber DIY Perks has stripped the console down and taken the most important components from it to create a brand-new handheld system.
Jan. 15, 2024
The Witcher star joins the DCU as a Wonder Woman villain
Anya Chalotra will work her magic yet again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas confirmed another piece of casting news for his fledgling DC cinematic universe – and it involvesThe Witcherstar Anya Chalotra. In reply to someone asking whether Anya Chalotra was playing Circle in upcoming animated series Creature Commandos, Gunn replied onThreads, “Yes. And there are other cool characters in the show played by other cool actors.
Jan. 15, 2024
What to expect from Nintendo in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The future’s bright Details beyond that are hazy, though some reports, not least the one linked above, suggest the new hardware will still include a cartridge slot, a handheld mode option like the original Switch, and perhaps an LCD screen to keep costs down. None of that is guaranteed by any means, but if nothing else, the timing does feel right considering Nintendo’s history.
Jan. 15, 2024
Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. have reunited – and it's the most wholesome thing you'll see all day
There was a mini Marvel reunion at the Critics Choice Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel co-stars Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr. reunited at the Critics Choice Awards – and it’s the most wholesome thing you’ll see all day. Fandango’s Erik Davis captured the adorable moment in some pictures which he shared to Twitter. “Took a few candid pics tonight – here’s a personal fav.
Jan. 15, 2024
Turns out Elden Ring's 'friendliest' dog is actually just as angry as every other horrible dog in The Lands Between
But it’s kept on a tight leash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Elden Ring player has discovered the RPG’s friendly dog really isn’t that friendly after all. That assessment, however, is far from the truth. AsFromSoftYouTuber and dataminer Zullie the Witch explains in the video below, Elden Ring enemies aren’t aggroed by AI, but by player proximity - once you get close enough to a foe, you’ll trigger them to get up and start attacking.
Jan. 15, 2024
Razer BlackWidow V4 75% review: "a satisfying balance of luxury feel and handy functionality"
The Razer BlackWidow V4 75% hits a sweet spot of luxury feel and handy functionality while also bringing the brand into the world of hot-swappable switches. It’s a fantastic all-rounder, excelling in its satisfying balance of luxury feel and handy functionality. The only things holding this deck back from the full five stars are that slightly cramped layout and the lack of wireless connection for the price. Compact but functional form factor
Jan. 14, 2024
"Oh honey no": Stardew Valley community can't break it to newbie who mistakes shipping bin for container
Accidentally selling all their valuables When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stepping away from the constraints of corporate life and into the farms inStardew Valleyshould be a meditative, healing experience - unless you mistake the shipping container for a chest, in which case the game takes a horror turn as you lose the most valuable possessions. That’s exactly what happened to newcomer thebruntwaffle when they posted on the game’s subreddit: “I put all my stuff in the chest and now I can’t find them?
Jan. 14, 2024
2024 is already haunted by a messed-up horror game masquerading as long lost Nintendo 64-style platformer
Don’t be fooled by Shipwrecked 64’s cute mascot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a day into the new year, one haunted horror game is already making waves by disguising itself as a long-lost Nintendo 64 platformer. Within the game’s fiction, Shipwrecked 64 was an oft-forgotten platformer from the late 90s that was mysteriously only in print for a week.
Jan. 14, 2024
2024's JRPG season kicks off with this excellent SNES-inspired genre mash-up that no one saw coming
Crystal Story jumps between so many exciting inspirations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next few months are absolutely stacked when it comes to roleplaying games coming from Japan between Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth,Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Granblue Fantasy Relink, Persona 3 Reload andDragon’s Dogma 2. But the season kicks off with an excellent indie that no one saw coming.
Jan. 14, 2024
Homeworld 3 recaptures the tone of the classic RTS while realigning it with a new generation
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our resource controller, a slice of Homeworld 3’s utilitarian but sleek geometry, floats near a debris field. Smaller resource collectors swarm around it, their orange beams siphoning material that will feed our research and build queues. They are guarded by interceptors, mainstay of this series' dogfights for nearly 25 years. We hit the spacebar, listen for the thrum as the view pulls back into the sensor overlay, and survey the tactical map.
Jan. 14, 2024
Resurfaced God of War clip shows how complex even a minute of game development is
Chains of Chaos indeed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Behind-the-scenes clips from God of War 2’s production have resurfaced on social media, emphasizing how complex game development can be for just a single minute of “gameplay.” KaptainKuba recently reposted a snippet from the Making of - God of War 2 documentary that shows a somewhat sanitized version of how studioSonySanta Monica created its epic action sequel.
Jan. 13, 2024
I've played 2,000 hours of Hunt Showdown, here's why I'm still playing Crytek's extraction shooter
Opinion | Hunt Showdown is still the best multiplayer shooter you’ve never played When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Out of breath and nearly out of bullets, I take cover on the roof of Lawson Station. The last surviving enemy trio has been chasing me down from a compound away, and they now know that I’m a solo player. As I frantically load the last few slug rounds into my shotgun, I can hear their footsteps approaching on mud, then a metal ramp, then on concrete.
Jan. 13, 2024
Batman: Arkham studio claims that Suicide Squad is its biggest game ever "story-wise"
Does that negate the live service backlash? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batman: Arkham Trilogy was somewhat groundbreaking for being -shock -actually great licensed games in a climate full of pretty subpar ones. Rocksteady Games is now pivoting to an anti-hero party in the upcomingSuicide Squad Kills The Justice League, which has garnered some raised eyebrows for its live service elements, but the developer claims that the team-up is its biggest story-focused adventure yet.
Jan. 13, 2024
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P has a lot of ideas for the MMO's future expansions: "I can do up to 9.0 without running dry"
Patch 7.0 comes alongside the Dawntrail expansion this summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s director reveals that he has enough ideas in his pocket to last until update 9.0 at the very least. “I think I can do up to 9.0 without running dry,” he revealed at last weekend’s Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival in Tokyo, Japan, via an interview withAutomaton.
Jan. 13, 2024
I hope Hades 2 keeps its predecessor's greatest strength, making failure fun
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supergiant Games isn’t one for sequels, which is why every Hades fan hit the roof when the slick trailer forHades 2debuted at the Game Awards last year. Socials practically exploded with as much excitement and ferocity as if Supergiant had parted a soft blanket of clouds from on high and bestowed a mighty boon.
Jan. 13, 2024
30 years later, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is still a stone-cold classic: "We wanted to make the third game more epic than Sonic 2"
Interview | In conversation with the creators of Sonic 3 and its expansion Sonic & Knuckles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonic The Hedgehog 2 was a game that really redefined the standards for a blockbuster video game release – its extravagant hype campaign and co-ordinated international release were very uncommon at the time, but they paid dividends forSegaas the game sold millions of copies worldwide.
Jan. 13, 2024
Metroidvanias are already off to an amazing start in 2024, with two certified bangers dropping this week
And we still have several exciting ones incoming this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are those bangers?Ubisoft’s Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has been in the limelight for a while at this point thanks to news of itstechnical prowesson all consoles,innovative map featurethat every game should take note of, and anexcellent demothat convinced many this was the refresh the series needed.
Jan. 13, 2024
Rapper T-Pain reveals he was banned from GTA RP by Rockstar Games after working on GTA 6
Before the studio went and acquired the modding team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rapper Faheem Rashad Najm, better known by his stage name T-Pain, reveals that he was once active in the GTA RP community before he began work onGrand Theft Auto 6. The rapper - famous for his noughties autotuned hits such as Buy U A Drank - said that he was active in the No Pixel roleplay server during a recent livestream, reposted on Tiktok.
Jan. 13, 2024
The Ace Attorney series switched to 3D graphics after Professor Layton helped to convince its developers
Capcom had no reason to OBJECT! after the crossover title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of the Ace Attorney series decided to switch the visual novel’s graphics to 3D after it was influenced by the success of the Professor Layton crossover game. In the latest issue ofPlay Magazine(Issue 36), Kenichi Hashimoto, producer of the upcoming Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy, discussed the series' pivot to 3D graphics after several years of staying with the widely recognized 2D visuals.
Jan. 12, 2024
JPRG fans rejoice as two classic GBA games are reborn on Nintendo Switch Online
Golden Sun and its sequel arrive next week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old-school JRPG fans are celebrating after Nintendo announced that Golden Sun and its sequel are coming to Nintendo Switch Online on January 17. If you don’t know much about the pair of adored games, they follow protagonist Isaac and his friend as they venture into the world of Weyward.
Jan. 12, 2024
Action-RPG Sand Land looks like the Mad Max revival we never got, and it's out in April
Akira Toriyama’s manga game has some extensive car customization When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Action-RPG Sand Land, from manga legend Akira Toriyama, releases in just a few months from now on April 26. Sand Land will be a day one launch for PC,PS5, andXbox Series X/S, as well as the last-gen PS4 and Xbox One systems. It might be an action-RPG, but apparentlyBandai Namco’s new game has a lot of vehicle-based combat, and not just in land dominated by sand, if the clip below is anything to go by.
Jan. 12, 2024
After Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Elena was accused of being a 'Tifa clone,' she's finally beaten the allegations in its mobile game
Ever Crisis gets a redesigned Elena When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis has given Elena a bit of a makeover, letting her beat the allegations of being a ‘Tifa clone’ inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Now, Final Fantasy 7’s Ever Crisis mobile game has introduced Elena, and she doesn’t look anything like a Tifa clone, as the fan below attests to.
Jan. 12, 2024
After the surprise Our Flag Means Death cancelation, fans of the pirate show are trying to save it
Fans have launched a campaign to save Our Flag Means Death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the surprising news that Our Flag Means Deathhas been canceled at Max after just two seasons, fans of the hit pirate comedy have been rallying to try and save the show. The show followed the fictionalized adventures of the historical pirate Stede Bonnett, played by Rhys Darby, and his crew – while also focusing on Stede’s romantic relationship with Taika Waititi’s Blackbeard.
Jan. 12, 2024
Tom Cruise will be back for Edge of Tomorrow 2, if Warner Bros. bosses get their way
The sequel is currently in development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Cruise’s new deal with Warner Bros.has given the studio hope that he may return for Edge of Tomorrow 2, which is currently in development. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros.' film studio chiefs, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy, are hoping to “lure” Cruise back for the sci-fi sequel, which is currently in development.
Jan. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 mod puts Ketheric Thorm in a crop top because he "deserves to look slutty"
You might accidentally end up flashing people, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Slaytheric Thorm’ is the latest mod-based creation from theBaldur’s Gate 3community because even an evil overlord “deserves to look slutty.” The essential new mod for Baldur’s Gate 3 was only just published onNexusModsearlier this week, January 10. Every time before then shall be known as the ‘pre-Slaytheric times,’ and every time after that date shall be known as the ‘slutty Slaytheric era.
Jan. 12, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 writer says it's important to put some of yourself into your characters, "and I never feel more seen than when Astarion is being a giant dumbass"
Stephen Rooney made the vampire feel a little more human When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3writer has said it’s important to put some of yourself into the characters you’re writing, and that they most relate to Astarion when he’s “being a giant dumbass.” Stephen Rooney, senior writer at Larian Studios, took to Twitter this week to share an insight into what it’s like writing for everyone’s favorite vampire.
Jan. 12, 2024
Bella Ramsey has the perfect reaction to Dina’s casting in The Last of Us season 2
“We’re going to take over the world” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2news has been flooding in over the past few days, withDina being the latest character cast. We now know the pivotal character will be played by Madame Web star Isabela Merced in the HBO show, and her co-star Bella Ramsey had a touching reaction to the news.
Jan. 12, 2024
Best of CES 2024: this year's top gaming tech
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MSI Claw MSI threw a curveball at us at CES this year, a Meteor Lake rungaming handheld. While it may look like theSteam DeckorAsus ROG Ally(and even shares a startlingly similar screen to the latter), the MSI Claw ditches theAMDinternals others have adopted in favor of Intel’s Core Ultra 5 or Core Ultra 7 155H and Arc graphics.
Jan. 12, 2024
DnD Warlock class guide: Why you should use these eldritch spellcasters
A deal with the devil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best subclass/patron7.Best feats7.Best spells & cantrips If you like characters with a bit of a dark side or an aura of mystery, you might want to play a DnD Warlock in your next game. While Wizards gain their arcane abilities from intense study and Sorcerers inherit them, Warlocks make pacts with powerful, usually mysterious entities.
Jan. 12, 2024
EA FC 24 Versus guide adds powered-up Fire and Ice cards
Son, Neymar and Rodri front the FC 24 Versus cards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Versus Team 2 is in the wild, and adds fresh cards in two different flavours: FC 24 Fire and FC 24 Ice. Joining Team 1 favourite Son Heung-Min in the latestEA Sports FC 24promo are Rodri and Dayot Upamecano, as a bunch of top stars get upgraded stats or fresh PlayStyles for Ultimate Team.
Jan. 12, 2024
Even before release, Troy Baker knew The Last of Us 2 was "going to piss a lot of people off"
And boy was he right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Actor Troy Baker knew from the beginning thatThe Last of Us 2was bound to be a highly controversial game. A new and brief teaser for a documentary chronicling the making of The Last of Us 2 just dropped, and in it we hear Baker’s (at least) four-year-old thoughts on the sequel’s most talked-about scene.
Jan. 12, 2024
Exorcist sequel loses its director and 2025 release date, months after Believer's box office disappointment
David Gordon Green is no longer directing The Exorcist: Deceiver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Exorcist: Deceiver was all set to hit cinemas next year but, now, those plans have seemingly changed. Reasons haven’t been given for Green’s departure, though The Exorcist: Believer wasn’t the revival that fans of the horror franchise would have hoped for. It’s currently sitting at 22% on Rotten Tomatoes with critics and, while a $137 million box office return isn’t a complete disaster, it did little to recoup the $400 million Universal reportedly spent to snap up the rights to the series.
Jan. 12, 2024
Family Guy creator claims Epic somehow couldn't afford Peter Griffin's actual body for Fortnite
And thus we have swole Peter Griffin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Family Guy’s creator has claimedEpic Games"didn’t have the budget" to replicate Peter Griffin’s actual body in Fortnite. Seth MacFarlane recently spoke to IGN, in the clip just below, about Peter Griffin’s entrance into the world of Fortnite last year in December. “I had to have somebody explain to me what the fuck Fortnite is,” MacFarlane said, before joking that someone explaining something to him accounts for the vast majority of his career.
Jan. 12, 2024
Five Nintendo Switch exclusives that should be on your radar in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mario vs Donkey Kong Developer:In houseRelease date:February 16 Developer:In houseRelease date:March 22 19 years on from Super Princess Peach, Mario’s resident royal will be taking center stage in Princess Peach Showtime. The vibrant action platformer features Peach attempting to rescue a theater from the evil wiles of Grape and the Sour Bunch, who threaten to spoil the show and Peach’s night along with it.
Jan. 12, 2024
Fool Me Once author Harlan Coben reveals Netflix is working on two more book adaptations
Get ready for more thrilling twists and turns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fool Me Once author Harlan Coben has revealed that Netflix has more plans to adapt his novels. Speaking toRadio Times, Coben said, “We still have a few [books] left! We’re doing one right now in Poland based off my book Just One Look, we’re filming and Netflix Poland is working on.
Jan. 12, 2024
Former MMO dev reveals the random mundane object that stopped World of Warcraft's first bots in their tracks
The simplest solution is almost always the best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ex-Blizzard developer has shared the oh-so-simple yet equally effective method for stamping out bots in the early days of World of Warcraft. It’s a fact of life that in online games, people will attempt to cheat their way to the top using bots, and World of Warcraft is no exception.
Jan. 12, 2024
Fortnite Solid Snake: How to unlock the legendary hero
You can now unlock Solid Snake in Fortnite and other Metal Gear items by completing quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Solid Snake has now arrived in the battle royale, which means you can unlock this iconic character by completing a series of stealth and combat missions. We knew that Solid Snake was on his way, as he’s one of the marquee rewards from the Battle Pass in Season 1 ofFortnite Chapter 5and even has his own section of that menu, where you can browse the various cosmetic Metal Gear items available to add to your locker.
Jan. 12, 2024
From more Anakin to Shin Hati redemption, these are Star Wars fans' predictions for Ahsoka season 2
Star Wars fans already have ideas about Ahsoka season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka season 2 is in development, and, while it’s probably a while off yet, Star Wars fans are already sharing their predictions for what the new episodes could include. One fan on Redditsuspects that season 2 will include “more Anakin,” more of The Clone Wars character Rex (who appeared inAhsoka episode 5in theWorld Between Worldssequence), and Star Wars Rebels characters Zeb and Kallus “living their best life”.
Jan. 12, 2024
Guy Ritchie's next heist movie will star John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as siblings – with a mystical twist
They’re on a quest for immortality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guy Ritchie has a new heist movie in the works for Apple TV Plus – and it will star John Krasinski and Natalie Portman as siblings,Deadlinereports. According to the publication, the movie will follow two estranged siblings who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
Jan. 12, 2024
Hellfire lives! Stranger Things season 5 set photo reveals the return of the D&D club
Eddie would be so proud! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Calling all Hellfire Club members, we are here to report that the spirit of Eddie Munson lives on. The Stranger Things co-creator has confirmed the return of everyone’s favorite Dungeons and Dragons club. That’s right, the Hellfire Club will appear again in season 5 as Ross Duffer has shared the sweetest behind-the-scenes image, via theStranger Things Twitteraccount, of Gaten Matarazzo (Dustin Henderson) wearing a Hellfire Club T-shirt from the set.
Jan. 12, 2024
In a seismic update, Overwatch 2 pulls back from "team strategy and mechanics" by giving every hero in the game built-in healing
From “I need healing” to “I need more healing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In one of the wildest updates I’ve ever seen from a competitive shooter, Overwatch 2 is giving every hero in the game their own built-in healing as part of an effort to reduce the dominance of “team strategy and mechanics.” Director Aaron Keller outlined the upcoming change, which will arrive in Season 9, in a new blogpost.
Jan. 12, 2024
Joel Edgerton chats new sports movie The Boys in the Boat, fan-favorite Warrior, and wanting to "get back" at George Clooney
EXCLUSIVE | The actor discusses his latest film, working with director George Clooney, and whether he could still fight Tom Hardy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who can resist a sports underdog tale? Especially one inspired by an astonishing true story? This is exactly what new filmThe Boys in the Boatis, an uplifting drama that transports us to 1930s Depression-era America, following a young rowing team as they fight against all the odds, competing against richer crews before heading to the 1936 Olympics where they faced the Nazis.
Jan. 12, 2024
15 years after its release, star Kristen Stewart now says that Twilight is a “gay movie”
We knew it! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Way back in 2008 teens everywhere were first encapsulated by the modern vampire romance story that isTwilight, now 15 years later lead Kristen Stewart says despite the movie revolving around a heterosexual love triangle, it leans heavily into LGBTQ+ territory. In an interview withVariety, Stewart reflected on her time starring in the major movie franchise based on author Stephenie Meyer’s book series of the same name, “Twilight is such a gay movie,” said the Spencer star, although she doesn’t “think it necessarily started out that way,”
Jan. 12, 2024
JRPG throwback Sea of Stars will get "mysterious and wacky" DLC connecting to Metroidvania predecessor The Messenger
The DLC is finally in active production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Stars' developer Sabotage Studio has said its forthcoming DLC will be “mysterious and wacky.” Back last year, after Sea of Stars had launched to rave reviews and millions of players, we knew Sabotage Studio had DLC for the RPG in the pipeline. Now, we know the DLC for Sea of Stars is finally in active production at the studio, and according to the tweet below, it’ll be “mysterious and wacky.
Jan. 12, 2024
Latest The Sims 4 roadmap promises two "highly anticipated" kits, a new pack, and more all before April 2024
The previously leaked kit seems to be included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofThe Sims 4has shared a roadmap spanning the next few months, and in it promises two “highly anticipated” kits, a new pack, and more exciting new content. On January 11, EA and Maxis shared news of the life sim’s upcoming Sensationally You season, as well as a short trailer teasing all of the content we’ve got to look forward to.
Jan. 12, 2024
Lift review: "A fun if by-the-numbers Netflix heist movie"
A fun if by-the-numbers heist movie that brings the laughs, but doesn’t stand out from the crowd. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Netflix’s most popular movie, the A-lister-loadedRed Notice, is a crime caper revolving around art theft and Interpol. Lift, the streamer’s latest original offering is… also a starry heist movie about art and Interpol.
Jan. 12, 2024
Like A Dragon Infinite Wealth takes the next Yakuza RPG to the beach: "Hawaii fits perfectly within our narrative arc"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While for us it’ll have been a few months since we left Kiryu in a Hawaiian church inLike A Dragon Gaiden, it’s only seconds for him as we pick back up the series star’s thread in Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, which begins our time with the game. Naturally, our favorite former yakuza can’t just be allowed to take a holiday.
Jan. 12, 2024
Loddlenaut is an ocean clean-up adventure with adorable creatures and a positive message
Indie Spotlight | Cleaning the ocean for Loddles feels like a worthwhile pastime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve only known my Loddles for a few days, but I’m already ready to defend them with my life. I found the little guys floating around in less than ideal habitats which were littered with trash and covered in toxic goo.
Jan. 12, 2024
Marvel’s Echo shows the right way to fix the MCU – and it’s not with multiverses and Conquerors
Opinion | Marvel Spotlight lights the way forward for a flagging MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Does Marvel need fixing? That depends on who you ask. What isn’t up for debate, however, is that the MCU is in the most uncertain state it’s been since its inception in 2008. Avengers: Endgamewas the end for many of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes and, it seems, was also the jumping off point for a portion of the audience’s interest.
Jan. 12, 2024
Mass Effect star criticizes AI voiceover in games: "It cannot send through the oxygen that brings those 'casings' to life"
Following on from SAG-AFTRA’s hugely controversial AI deal earlier this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prominent voice actor Jennifer Hale has criticized the growing use of AI-manipulated voiceover. Hale has worked in the voiceover industry for decades now, lending her talents to countless projects including Bayonetta 3, Overwatch, and the Mass Effect Trilogy where her Commander Femshep performance became beloved across the known universe.
Jan. 12, 2024
My Lethal Company crew struggles with 1,000 quota, but these great assets have managed 10,501 across 13 hours in an apparent world record
That’s a lot of big bolts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitch streamerT4t0_Liverecently managed the achievement with a group of friends, and shared their apparent record – which, at the very least, I haven’t been able to disprove by looking into other quota caps posted online – with the Lethal Companysubreddit. In a Reddit reply, T4t0 explained that the final run saw 55,571 worth of scrap collected across 72 in-game days, during which a mere 57 deaths were recorded.
Jan. 12, 2024
Netflix's Marvel Defenders may now be MCU canon, but that decision comes with plenty of baggage
What does the future hold for The Defenders? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been five years since The Punisher season 2 closed the door on Netflix’s Marvel universe, known as The Defenders Saga, and while fans have been campaigning for the future of these characters without much luck, theMarvel Cinematic Universehas finally been forced to acknowledge them,officially making them canon.
Jan. 12, 2024
Netflix’s most-watched series of last year adds several cast members for season 2
Five new cast members are joining The Night Agent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s runaway hit The Night Agent has got a big update ahead of its second season as a whole load of new cast members have joined the show. Pitch Perfect’s Brittany Snow, The Flash’s Teddy Sears, The L Word: Generation Q’s Arienne Mandi, The Peripheral’s Louis Herthum, and Power Book 2: Ghost’s Berto Colon have all been cast.
Jan. 12, 2024
OBSBOT Tiny 2 review: "Represents a very small subsection of the market"
The OBSBOT Tiny 2 is an excellent, cleverly designed camera stuck within a chassis that makes it too complicated for most users, and inflates its price tag beyond what would make this a smart purchase. Excellent video quality Smart, small design AI tracking tech works almost too effectively AI tracking isn’t very useful for meetings or streaming Control sensitivity can lead to wild camera swings Very expensive compared to other 4K cameras
Jan. 12, 2024
One of Dragon's Dogma 2's most fascinating bosses is so well hidden that the RPG's director thinks many will beat the game without finding it
“I imagine there will be a lot of players who beat the game without even encountering the Sphinx” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a unique boss that will test your mind rather than your combat prowess, but finding it could be an even bigger challenge. Dragon’s Dogma 2 builds on first’s roster of fearsome fantasy creatures with a plethora of new opponents, including the Sphinx, a giant creature with an eerie grin and wide eyes that feel like they’ll turn you to stone if you gaze into them too long.
Jan. 12, 2024
One of Stranger Things 4's best characters has been quietly dropped from the final season
Eduardo Franco has confirmed he won’t be reprising his role as Argyle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5may have started filming, but one actor isn’t returning for the final chapter. During an appearance onSteve Varley’s YouTube channel, Eduardo Franco, who was introduced as Jonathan Byers' pizza-delivering stoner buddy Argyle in the Netflix show’s latest outing, confirmed he won’t be reprising the role.
Jan. 12, 2024
Pokemon Horizons anime has been delayed even further on Netflix
Now it’s coming nearly a year after it started airing in Japan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’re going to have to wait even longer to see the Pokemon Horizons anime on Netflix, as the series has just been delayed two more weeks on the streaming service. Pokemon Horizons: The Series is now set to hit Netflix on March 7.
Jan. 12, 2024
Prince of Persia fans hope The Lost Crown's Metroidvania twist can "bring the franchise back to life" after an excellent demo
Coming back after a 14-year slumber When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crownis due to release in just a few days on January 15, but after briefly jumping through the Metroidvania’s new demo, some hopefuls are already convinced that it’s the refresh the series needed. The sands of time can be a tricky thing to follow, so let’s run the dial back for the uninitiated.
Jan. 12, 2024
Shigeru Miyamoto wanted the SNES to be an indie powerhouse a full 10 years ahead of its time
Nintendo could’ve beaten the Xbox 360 to that whole console indie gaming thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A recently translated interview with Shigeru Miyamoto has shed some light on Nintendo’s plans to make a major SNES peripheral a haven for indie devs - a full decade before indie gaming on consoles would become a proper reality. That peripheral was the Satellaview, a satellite modem for the SNES’s Japanese equivalent, the Super Famicom.
Jan. 12, 2024
Smite 2 won't launch with all the original game's content because just porting the skins would take "about 246 person-years of work," so the devs are giving you money instead
The Smite sequel is ditching the Overwatch 2 and Counter-Strike 2 model When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smite 2 is making a clean break from the original game, and it won’t launch with all the content you might’ve bought in the MOBA over the years. As a result, developer Hi-Rez Studios is giving you money back for every penny you’ve spent in Smite.
Jan. 12, 2024
Sony's new XR headset has me more hyped than Apple Vision Pro
Time to take up 3D content creation, I guess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, before you get too excited, this new device isn’t in the PlayStation family. In fact, it isn’t targeted at a gaming audience at all. The visor, which doesn’t even have a name yet, was initially shown off during the Siemens keynote presentation and got a brief mention in Sony’s own CES talk as well.
Jan. 12, 2024
SteelSeries Alias Pro review: "A genuine all-in-one purchase"
The SteelSeries Alias Pro offers everything you need to take your streaming setup to the next level. Just like the Alias, it’s a brilliant microphone first and foremost, but the extra value for money you get here could be very alluring to the upper echelon of content creators. The question is, with a USB sibling not far behind, is this the mic you need? All-in-one XLR bundle Microphone offers clean, full sound
Jan. 12, 2024
SteelSeries Alias review: "A quality option for streamers"
Despite the existence of its pro-grade sibling, the SteelSeries Alias is a brilliant microphone for streaming and gaming that packs a wad of features, software, and looks into an accessible package. It may not be the cheapest option you’ll find, but it’s one that justifies its price and then some. Full, clear audio out of the box Sonar software allows easy customization Clever in-built LED lighting Quality included stand Stand positions are limited
Jan. 12, 2024
Tekken 8 director's favorite newcomer is coffee-grinder Azucena, "just because he's a big fan of coffee"
The Peruvian martial artist only fights to fund her coffee business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tekken 8 is the next entry in one of gaming’s longest-running storylines, with the Mishima family’s successional feud stretching back three whole decades, but the series is still introducing all-new fighters after all this time. With so many old-timers and newcomers in the mix, hovering over the roster can be extra daunting, which is why the sequel’s leads have thankfully revealed who they think the best newbies are.
Jan. 12, 2024
The "biggest Starfield update yet" is coming next week with over 100 fixes plus graphical improvements for NPCs and space sightseeing
The update arrives in Steam beta on January 17 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda says the “biggestStarfieldupdate yet” will arrive Wednesday, January 17 with over 100 “fixes and improvements” including a raft of graphical tweaks for the RPG. Bethesda shared “some of what you can expect” in the reveal thread, though the full patch notes are still to come.
Jan. 12, 2024
The 50 best games of the '80s, ranked
From Raid On Bungeling Bay to Elite, here’s out definitive ranking of the best games of the ’80s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here it is, the very best games of the ’80s. Remembered as a period of wild experimentation, what you’ll find on this ranking is some of thebest retro gamesof all-time. From the sheer ingenuity of The Legend of Zelda to the unbridled scope of Elite, our pick of the 50 best games of the ’80s reflect just how unbelievable the era was for the industry.
Jan. 12, 2024
The biggest changes in Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 5
Fortnite Season 2 of Chapter 5 features Greek mythology, legendary locations, and the power of flight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Season 2 has arrived, and Greek mythology is the order of the day, giving areas of the island a classical makeover while adding a number of actual gods to the battle royale. If you incur their wrath then you may find yourself having to dodge lightning bolts flung by Zeus himself, or at least another player who has managed to get hold of his power inFortnite.
Jan. 12, 2024
The Deck of Many Things review: "A big, bulky puzzle piece that struggles to fit"
The Deck of Many Things is a big, bulky puzzle piece that struggles to fit anywhere, despite the glittering potential behind much of what’s being offered. Too big to add to most campaigns, too thin to be a campaign itself, the ideas present are nonetheless great, but require a very flexible Dungeon Master to fold them into any running game without compromising what came before. Great new player options for characters
Jan. 12, 2024
The developer of Sims competitor Paralives adds over 800 new items to the upcoming life sim - including an anime body pillow
We’ll be getting an update on live mode “soon” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer really wasn’t joking when they said they added a lot of new items - as the image below shows, there have been over 800 items added to the sim in the last year or so. It’s difficult to see exactly what’s been added to the game, but if you zoom in you can see a few interesting additions.
Jan. 12, 2024
The Finals devs to avoid further aim assist controversy by continuing to test on a "weapon by weapon basis"
The never-ending path toward “balance” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Embark Studios will continue to smooth over aggressive aim assist issues in its destructive shooter The Finals. The studio rolled out a patch just yesterday toaddress the game’s pesky aim assist, which supposedly gave controller players a sizeable advantage over their eternal mouse and keyboard rivals. But the team plans to continue testing aim assist tweaks because “balancing is never done.
Jan. 12, 2024
The Witcher season 4 adds John Wick star Laurence Fishburne as fan-favorite character
Production is set to begin early this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Laurence Fishburne is joining the cast ofThe Witcher season 4. Fishburne is set to play Regis, a fan-favorite character first introduced in Andrzej Sapkowski’s novel Baptism of Fire. Per Netflix, Regis is a “world-wise Barber-surgeon with a mysterious past who joins Geralt on his journey in Season 4.
Jan. 12, 2024
The world's most wholesome dwarf game apparently has a massive problem with friendly fire, and it's getting worse
Over 20 million team kills is… a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op game about rough and tumble dwarves doing deep space mining under the harshest conditions imaginable, but its community of players has turned it into one of the most wholesome games out there. When they’re not, you know, killing each other in friendly fire incidents.
Jan. 12, 2024
Yakuza devs share rare look at Infinite Wealth's code, prompting other devs to join in
“Job-seeking graduates, we’re waiting for you!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth lead has shared a look at the game’s code base, and other devs have hopped on the trend to give fans a look behind the curtain. As first reported byAutomaton Media, Yutaka Ito, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio’s technical manager, took to his personal Twitter account to share some very rare game information.
Jan. 12, 2024
Tom Hanks' 32 greatest movie moments
From solving ancient puzzles to coaching baseball, Tom Hanks has done it all on the silver screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hanks enjoys a rare reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. It’s a strange reputation to have when, as an actor, Hanks has played all types, including less-than-savory men. “I have pulled every single one of those moments of behavior myself on a set,” Hanks said.
Jan. 12, 2024
Top Gun 3 is in development with Maverick director attached – and multiple stars reportedly set to return
We feel the need for speed already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Top Gun 3 is in development – and multiple Maverick stars will be reportedly returning for the threequel. There’s no word yet if any other Maverick stars, which includes the likes of Jon Hamm, Jennifer Connelly, and Danny Ramirez, will be back for the threequel. There are also no plot details just yet, though we can make the educated guess that we’ll be seeing jets in the air (and feeling the need for speed).
Jan. 12, 2024
Transformers' second arc will be drawn by artist Jorge Corona
Daniel Warren Johnson will continue to write the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound are changing things up in April, however. Artist Jorge Corona will be stepping in to draw the series' second arc, with colorist Mike Spicer remaining in place. Johnson will continue to write the comic. “It’s a rare breed of artist that can naturally bring an organic quality to things that are inherently mechanical, and Jorge is one of those chosen few,” said Johnson in a statement.
Jan. 12, 2024
Venom takes over She-Hulk, Doctor Strange, Moon Knight, and Wolverine in new What If? preview
What If?…Venom will introduce several new Venomized alt-reality versions of popular Marvel characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eddie Brock is the best known host of the Venom symbiote as the first character to fully bond with the alien entity after Peter Parker cast it off. But in other corners of Marvel’s Multiverse, there are other Venom hosts who took Eddie Brock’s place in the story, and now What If?
Jan. 12, 2024
Warhammer CRPG opens up debate about good and evil paths, and many think doing the right thing shouldn't lead to better rewards
“In real life, you don’t get parades and magic swords for doing the right thing, and it’s not always easy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the grim darkness of the far future, you’re not rewarded for being good, and many think that should be the case in games, too. It’s common practice for developers to reward players for making what’s considered the good choices - morally speaking - with an easier experience by showering them with items, stat boosts, and other advantages that give them a leg up in the game.
Jan. 12, 2024
Ayaneo is cooking up its own Steam Deck, but its specs target indie games
Like an unofficial, cheaper Steam Deck with lighter specs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ayaneo knows a thing or two about handhelds, but the portable PC makers just announced plans to release something that sounds like a Steam Deck. However, rather than officially teaming up withValve, the company’s next device will come armed with an unofficial version of SteamOS, and it feels like it’s designed with indie gaming fans in mind.
Jan. 11, 2024
"We're not going to use f***ing AI to do it, I will find the money to pay humans," says dev of lovely Star Fox-style roguelike looking to add voice acting
“AI voices are a technical marvel, and also like most current AI creative endeavors, lifeless and ethically dubious” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One developer behind a fabulous recent roguelike is planning to add voice acting post-launch, and he’s strongly intent on doing it the old-fashioned way: with actual human voices. Aaron San Filippo, the director ofWhisker Squadron: Survivor, a self-styled “cosmic roguelite on-rails shooter” which many have affectionately compared to Nintendo’s iconic Star Fox series, says he understands the technical appeal of AI-generated voice acting, but argues that the creative and ethical cons outweigh the pros.
Jan. 11, 2024
17 years after the second movie, Danny Boyle and Alex Garland are reuniting for a new 28 Days Later sequel
It’s finally happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s not all either, as it’s also billed as a potential trilogy, with Garland poised to write all three movies and Boyle set to direct the first movie. Currently, perThe Hollywood Reporter, it’s not entirely clear how it will interact with the first two movies, the original and 2007’s28 Weeks Later, and if any of the original stars are coming back.
Jan. 11, 2024
6 PS5 exclusives that should be on your radar in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us Part 2: Remastered PlayStation is kicking the year off in style with an expansive remaster ofThe Last of Us 2for PS5. While enhanced visual fidelity is certainly welcomed, with developer Naughty Dog striving for native 4K output in a new Fidelity Mode, there’s plenty else to this package that’s worth paying attention to.
Jan. 11, 2024
6 Xbox Series X exclusives that should be on your radar in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 33 Immortals Developer: Thunder Lotus Games |Release date: TBC Developer:Obsidian Entertainment|Release date: TBC Developer: Microbird |Release date: TBC Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Developer: Asobo Studios |Release date: TBC Developer: Ninja Theory |Release date: TBC WhileSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2won’t be the first Unreal Engine 5 game to launch on Xbox Series X, it does look every bit the technical showcase for the emerging technology.
Jan. 11, 2024
A DualSense V2 needs to give us more than "exceptional battery life"
Another day, another retailer accidentally listing an unconfirmed piece of gaming hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is an updated version of the PS5’s DualSense controller in the works? It could be if a Canadian Best Buy listing is to be believed. This morning, multiple reports about an unconfirmed DualSense V2 made the rounds after aResetera userspotted a listing at the retailer.
Jan. 11, 2024
A new Star Trek movie is in the works from the director of Andor’s best episode
It’s reportedly set “decades before” the reboot films When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Star Trek movie is in the works but, no, we’re not talking about the long-awaited Star Trek 4. Slightly confusing premise aside, the project is bolstered by the undoubted sci-fi credentials of director Toby Haynes. You might not know the name, but you’ll know his work: he’s helmed everything from episodes of Sherlock and Doctor Who, to the criminally underappreciated Utopia.
Jan. 11, 2024
A top-ranked MMO player with 20,000 hours played is on 90 Day Fiancé, and the game's community is hanging on every word – words like "I'm effectively living as a virgin"
Old School RuneScape players are having a lot of fun with this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clayton, it turns out, is not just any old OSRS player. He’s also namedClayton in-game, and is best known as the rank-one Magic user across the entire MMO. This means he was the first to reach 200 million experience in the skill – roughly 187 million XP more than what you need to actually hit the max level of 99.
Jan. 11, 2024
Apex Legends makes Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Buster Sword the Busted Sword with overpowered damage
Like a hot knife through butter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turns out the Buster Sword inApex Legendsis incredibly overpowered. Earlier this week, theFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth-themed event in Apex Legends kicked off, complete with the iconic Buster Sword as a brand-new melee weapon. You might think bringing a sword to a gunfight would be a bad move, but as players have discovered, Cloud’s weapon arguably packs a bigger punch than any gun in Respawn’s shooter.
Jan. 11, 2024
As Team Fortress 2 and Portal fan games are hit with copyright requests, acclaimed sandbox game dev behind Garry's Mod says the decision is "hardly surprising"
Garry’s Newman is no stranger to using Valve’s tech, but says this is a different case entirely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of one of Steam’s most iconic games says the company’s decision to issue copyright strikes against two fan projects is “hardly surprising.” Garry Newman, creator of physics sandbox Garry’s Mod, has taken to Twitter in the wake ofValve’s decision to issue DMCA takedown notices against two fanmade games.
Jan. 11, 2024
Bill Muray and Benicio del Toro to star alongside Michael Cera in Wes Anderson's next feature film
Plot details have yet to be revealed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bill Murray and Benicio del Toro have been added to the cast of Wes Anderson’s mysterious new movie. Del Toro most recently co-wrote and starred in the Netflix crime thriller Reptile, which also stars Alicia Silverstone and Justin Timberlake. Cera recently starred in Steven Soderbergh’s sci-fi comedy web series Comand Z, and lent his voice to Netflix’s Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Jan. 11, 2024
Crow Country, an atmospheric survival horror set in 1990, is a haunting love letter to PS1-era games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What the hell happened here? We were thrilled to learn the new game from the developer of the excellent Tangle Tower was set in a theme park. True, Tangle Tower is about solving a murder, but it has a great sense of humor and colorful characters full of life. Crow Country is full of the opposite; it’s a run-down abandoned theme park where the theme seems to be ‘nauseating dread’.
Jan. 11, 2024
Discord joins Unity and Twitch in growing 2024's already depressing layoff statistics
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 170 people will be laid off. Departing employees will receive five months of salary, plus an additional week for every year they worked at the company, as well as five months of continued benefits. Discord joins some other gaming giants in big layoffs to start the year. A few days ago, game engine providerUnity told employees that it was cutting 25% of its staff, representing 1,800 workers.
Jan. 11, 2024
DnD Ranger class guide: How to feel at home on the Range(r)
Masters of the wilderness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best subclass7.Best feats7.Best spells & cantrips The DnD Ranger is a survivor and, if you play them right, they’re going to keep on surviving. They’re a multifaceted class that gives you a little bit of magic, a little bit of combat, and a healthy dose of the natural world that you can use to your advantage.
Jan. 11, 2024
Elden Ring patch 1.10.1 adds new anti-cheat and literally nothing else
Bad news if you’re hoping for Shadow of the Erdtree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newElden Ringpatch has dropped, but any fans looking for new information about Shadow of the Erdtree are likely to be disappointed. In the Elden Ring patch 1.10.1 patchnotes,FromSoftwareannounced that the game’s anti-cheat software has been updated “to support the Steam OS update.” The studio does say that it “will continue to provide improvement updates” so players can “enjoy Elden Ring more comfortably,” but otherwise there’s literally nothing else in these patch notes.
Jan. 11, 2024
Emma Stone says her Poor Things character's movements and mannerisms were mostly improvised
Exclusive: Emma Stone talks her most physical performance yet as Poor Things' Bella Baxter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emma Stone’s (now Golden Globe-winning) performance as Bella Baxter inPoor Thingsis, perhaps, her most physical performance to date. Bella is a Frankenstein’s monster of sorts, the corpse of a woman reanimated using the brain of her unborn child by an unconventional scientist Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe), so when we first meet her she’s still learning how to navigate her new body.
Jan. 11, 2024
Everything you need to know about Warhammer: The Old World, explained
The land of legend beckons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.What is it?2.Release date3.Factions4.Story5.US deals6.UK deals7.FAQ The land of legend has returned in Warhammer: The Old World after 15 years away. But why is that a big deal? And what’s this revived wargame about? To help clear all that up, we’ve put together this guide covering everything you need to know about Warhammer: The Old World.
Jan. 11, 2024
First teaser for Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black leaves fans of the late singer conflicted
Marisa Abela stars opposite Eddie Marsan, Lesley Manville, and Jack O’Connell in the controversial drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser for Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black is here – and has reignited some of the late singer’s fans’s doubts over the controversial movie. Starring Industry’s Marisa Abela, the flick sees Winehouse go from humble beginnings as an aspiring artist living in North London to booking gigs all over the world as a multi-Grammy winner.
Jan. 11, 2024
First trailer for Scream directors' Universal monster movie sees Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens kidnap a ballerina vampire
Kathryn Newton, Giancarlo Esposito, and Matilda’s Alisha Weir also star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens play professional crooks who get more than they bargained for in the first trailer for Abigail, a new Universal monster movie from Scream directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett. Also starring Kathryn Newton, Giancarlo Esposito, the late Angus Cloud, and Matilda breakout Alisha Weir in the titular role, the film follows a ragtag team of kidnappers who realize too late that the 12-year-old girl they’ve been asked to keep captive isn’t just the daughter of a powerful criminal; she’s a vampire.
Jan. 11, 2024
Fool Me Once writer addresses Netflix show's plothole that left fans confused
What was the deal with Shane? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harlan Coben, the author behind the novel that hit new Netflix thrillerFool Me Onceis based on, has addressed a major detail that was bothering fans of the show: what was up with Shane (Emmet J. Scanlan)? Warning:Fool Me Once spoilersahead! The best friend of protagonist Maya (Michelle Keegan), a veteran and widow whose world is turned upside down when she sees her murdered husband (Richard Armitage) enter her home as an intruder on her nanny cam, Shane seemed suspicious of her throughout the show, placing trackers on her car and keeping watch outside of her house.
Jan. 11, 2024
GameShark comes back from the dead, casually hints at the Nintendo Switch 2 and its release date, then quickly clarifies it was just guessing
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GameShark, the classic cheat device, is making an AI-powered comeback - and publisher Altec Lansing may have just leaked the Nintendo Switch 2 release date as part of the news. Nintendo has not yet made any official acknowledgement of its next console, beyond suggesting that it well ensure a “smooth transition” for Switch users moving over to the platform’s eventual successor.
Jan. 11, 2024
Halo season 2 trailer sees Master Chief take on the Covenant
Continue the fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer forHalo season 2has arrived. The brief clip, which can be viewed above, was first presented by star Pablo Schreiber, new cast member Joseph Morgan, and new showrunner David Wiener at CCXP Sao Paulo, Brazil in December. The second season features the Fall of Reach, known in the video game franchise as one of the largest and bloodiest battles in the Human-Covenant War.
Jan. 11, 2024
Hotly anticipated JRPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink gears up for release by revealing post-launch plans and dropping a PS5 demo today
We can take on a fearsome multiplayer boss in March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Granblue Fantasy: Relink is getting an imminent demo, and has already outlined some post-launch content coming later this year. Cygames just wrapped up a mini showcase on Granblue Fantasy: Relink earlier today, January 11, and revealed a demo for the game is launching in the next few hours.
Jan. 11, 2024
House of the Dragon and Locke & Key stars are reportedly set to audition for DC's new Supergirl movie
Milly Alcock, Emilia Jones, and Meg Donnelly are in the running to play Kryptonian Kara Zor-El When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Auditions for Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, DC Studios' upcoming movie about Superman’s Kryptonian cuz, are set to begin very soon – and there are three actors already being eyed for the lead role. According toDeadline, Zombies' Meg Donnelly, Locke & Key’s Emilia Jones, andHouse of the Dragon’s Milly Alcock are in the running to play Kara Zor-El.
Jan. 11, 2024
I played Steam's new psychological horror game "about doing nothing" and all I got was this lingering existential dread
“Just do Nothing as the timer goes up. If you do Something, you lose.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing. That’s what thisgame on Steamasks you to do, seemingly for eternity. “Just do Nothing as the timer goes up. If you do Something, you lose,” is its very simply, and yet somehow existentially horrifying, premise. “If you don’t like doing Nothing, go play Something instead,” it suggests, as if that’s such an easy thing.
Jan. 11, 2024
If Starfield's promised city maps are as clean as this fan-made design, it'd be a dream come true
This would be a major step in the right direction for the space RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One talentedStarfieldplayer has mocked up what the RPG’s local planet maps might look like when they eventually arrive. When Starfield first launched, one common criticism among players was a lack of detailed maps for individual planets and other areas like cities, such as New Atlantis.
Jan. 11, 2024
Indiana Jones fans think they've figured out the name of the upcoming Xbox game
But the potential title has left us with more questions than answers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The name of Bethesda’s upcomingIndiana Jones gamemay have leaked ahead of its grand reveal at next week’s Xbox Developer Direct. As reported by Twitter user Kurakasis, it seems thatLucasfilmrecently registered a bunch of domains that all feature: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Jan. 11, 2024
Indie game devs says generative AI means he couldn't make his 2021 breakout today
Generative AI has “poisoned” the well of stock images When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Xalavier Nelson Jr. has taken to Twitter to post videos reflecting on the development of An Airport For Aliens Currently Run By Dogs. The lovely little narrative-driven adventure game sees a lone human trying to navigate a maze of airports to reach their loved one, but as Nelson Jr.
Jan. 11, 2024
Intel is already a step ahead with Arc graphics cards, and that pleases me
Celestial could arrive sooner than you’d think When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Intel Arc A770 is arguably one of thebest graphics cardoptions right now in terms of value, but the Alchemist line-up sticks to entry level. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as the scene is pretty top heavy when it comes to mid-range and high end GPUs, especially with new gen Nvidia shenanigans.
Jan. 11, 2024
Into the Tom Cruise-verse: the actor has signed a deal that basically gives him his own extended universe
Be prepared for more Cruise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you love Tom Cruise, then you’re in luck, as the actor has signed a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery which means we’re likely to be seeing a whole lot more of him. In fact, we’re basically looking at a Tom Cruise extended universe, here. Welcome to the Cruise-verse.
Jan. 11, 2024
It's about time The Mandalorian and Grogu headed to the big screen – and it's the right move for Star Wars
Opinion | The Mando film is the perfect move for the Star Wars saga When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is coming back to theaters with a bang.A Mandalorian and Grogu movie has been announced– and there’s simply no better way for the saga to make its return to the big screen. It’s fairly surprising that it’s taken this long for Mando andGroguto make the jump to theatrical, then.
Jan. 11, 2024
Joel Edgerton doesn't think he could face his Warrior co-star Tom Hardy in the ring now: "I do nothing compared to him"
EXCLUSIVE | The star of the hit sports drama says he’s “more into gentle things” now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The pair are more than a match for each other in the ring, with both actors famously piling on the muscle ahead of shooting. In fact, Hardy’s routine saw him gain 28 pounds of muscle, developing a physique which would later also serve him when portraying the villainous Bane inThe Dark Knight Rises.
Jan. 11, 2024
Mages in RPGs have been the same for too long, but Dragon's Dogma 2 has the solution: a Trickster class that can taunt enemies straight off cliffs
Dragon’s Dogma 2’s Trickster is officially the coolest mage class I’ve seen from an RPG in ages When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wizards are better than Sorcerers inBaldur’s Gate 3for one simple reason: they’re weirder. Vaporizing enemies with the power of the elements is fun and all, but when it comes to magic in RPGs, I increasingly find myself hungry for off-beat approaches to thaumaturgic tactics.
Jan. 11, 2024
Mario Kart's Moo Moo Meadows has taken over Twitter, and I love it
Moo Moo Meadows has had a makeover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not sure why but Mario Kart’s Moo Moo Meadows has become the latest meme to circulate on Twitter - but I can’t get enough of it. If you’ve been scrolling through Twitter recently and noticed a lot of screenshots of Mario Kart Wii’s version of the Moo Moo Meadows course (more specifically, its thumbnail) you’re not alone.
Jan. 11, 2024
Yoshi-P floats ideas for Final Fantasy 17: a real-time, turn-based hybrid or a return to pixel art
He also likes the idea of a new, younger director “instead of the same old guys” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16producer Naoki Yoshida, AKA Yoshi-P, has floated two very early ideas for Final Fantasy 17: a hybrid of real-time and more traditional turn-based combat, and another that would bring the series back to its pixel art roots.
Jan. 11, 2024
Masters of the Air star talks the upcoming war drama and working with "beautiful actor" Austin Butler
EXCLUSIVE | Callum Turner teases the latest show from the team behind Band of Brothers and The Pacific When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Masters of the Airis without a doubt one of the mosthighly anticipated TV showsof the year. Produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, it serves as a companion piece to their other two war dramas Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
Jan. 11, 2024
Meet Howard, the most extraordinarily ordinary hero Baldur's Gate 3 fans didn't know they needed
Interview | Baldur’s Gate 3 player Lisa D’Ambrosio recounts how she accidentally created a legend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day you come across a game likeBaldur’s Gate 3, and it’s even rarer to find a guy like Howard. The most remarkable thing about him? He’s actually totally normal. You might find his face model on a few random NPCs, but you’d never peg them for the heroes.
Jan. 11, 2024
Money Heist star talks pulling off a very different kind of heist in Netflix’s Lift
“It’s a different mood” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ursula Corbero has been on the wrong side of the law on Netflix before. The actor was a crucial part of worldwide sensation Money Heist, playing Tokyo across all five parts of the Spanish crime drama. Now, she’s ready for another target as wheelwoman Camilla in Netflix’s Lift, which stars comedian Kevin Hart, Gugu Mbatha-Raw (Loki), Vincent D’Onofrio (Echo), and Billy Magnussen (No Time to Die) as part of a crew that wants to swipe a plane’s gold from under the nose of an unsuspecting, scrupulous financier.
Jan. 11, 2024
My favorite Xbox controller is making a comeback, and it’s immune to stick drift
No drifting for this Duchess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Announced viaThe Verge, the new “DuchesS” wired Xbox controller by Hyperkin is effectively a modern-day pad in disguise. In other words, it’ll connect to your Xbox Series X/S and gaming PC rather thanMicrosoft’s old console using USB, but otherwise retains the look and feel of something from 20 years ago.
Jan. 11, 2024
New PS5 controller with 12-hour battery life leaked by retailer
At long last, an upgraded battery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new version of thePS5’s DualSense controller has been listed by a retailer, and it seems to boast an upgraded battery. As listed over onBest Buy’s Canada website, the ‘PlayStation 5 V2 DualSense Wireless Controller - White’ currently doesn’t have a release date. What it does have, though, is an “exceptional 12-hour battery life,” which would theoretically be a big upgrade on the current DualSense’s battery life.
Jan. 11, 2024
Poor Things' Ramy Youssef says the film "demands" to be watched in a theater: "We're told that's saved for action and superhero movies"
Exclusive: Ramy Youssef on watching Poor Things on the big screen and how working with Yorgos Lanthimos has inspired his own directing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Poor Thingsmay not look or sound like your average blockbuster, but actor Ramy Youssef still thinks Yorgos Lanthimos' offbeat and bawdy sci-fi comedy deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible.
Jan. 11, 2024
Prince of Persia The Lost Crown review: "It gets so much right, but falls short of greatness"
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an otherwise top-tier Metroidvania game – filled with intrigue, neat brain-teasing puzzles, masterful platforming, and spectacle-fueled boss battles – that’s let down by a confusing narrative that sometimes prevents it from spreading its wings. Looks absolutely stunning Boss battles are larger than life Level design and environmental puzzles are brilliant Story is needlessly complicated and convoluted Pacing occasionally suffers as a result Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Jan. 11, 2024
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown's game director kept singing at his developers to make sure the combat and platforming followed the same rhythm
That’s one way to make sure gameplay flows nicely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The game director of Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown has revealed he sang to its developers to make sure all elements followed the same rhythm. In GamesRadar+’s ownPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown interview, game director Mounir Radi talked about the platformer’s “musicality” and how its gameplay needed to follow the same rhythm to flow well for its players.
Jan. 11, 2024
Resident Evil, Mega Man, and Monster Hunter fans unite to oppose Capcom's new anti-mod software
Capcom’s war on mods has been escalating for months, and a new Resident Evil update seems to be the community’s boiling point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new update for Resident Evil Revelations has added some additional software intended to prevent modding, and this action has proven to be a tipping point for the community asCapcom’s months-long push against mods continues.
Jan. 11, 2024
Smash Remix adds 29 new characters and 78 new stages to the N64 Smash Bros, and its latest update has one of the greatest gaming trailers I've ever seen
Banjo-Kazooie is now part of Smash Bros on N64, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg with this astoundingly massive mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smash Remix is a massive mod bringing tons of new characters, stages, and features to Super Smash Bros. on N64, and the 13-minute trailer for its latest update has me absolutely mesmerized.
Jan. 11, 2024
Smile 2 adds Black Mirror and The White Lotus stars – and confirms a character from the first movie will return
Lukas Gage, Rosemarie DeWitt, and Kyle Gallner have joined the cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gallner is, so far, the only returning cast member from the original movie – he played Joel, a police detective and ex-boyfriend of protagonist Rose (Sosie Bacon), a therapist who witnesses the suicide of one of her patients and is subsequently haunted by a string of eerily smiling people.
Jan. 11, 2024
Star Wars shares post teasing Ahsoka season 2 – and we already have theories
New artwork from Dave Filoni has been unveiled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official –Ahsokaisreturning for season 2, and Star Wars has already unveiled a teaser for the new episodes. The official Twitter account for the saga shared some new artwork, signed by Dave Filoni, which showsAhsoka TanoandSabine Wrenstanding on a very significant statue. Cast your minds back to theAhsoka season 1 finale, and you’ll recognize their location: the duo is standing on the statue of the Father, which Baylan Skoll discovered in the last episode.
Jan. 11, 2024
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150 marks the series end
But there will be more TMNT comics very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot on the heels ofIDW Publishing’s announcement that it has renewed its licensing agreement with Paramount for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics, the publisher has now announced that the current TMNT ongoing title will end with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150. It’s been known for some time that Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #150 would mark the end of current series writer Sophie Campbell’s long run on the title, which has lasted around four years.
Jan. 11, 2024
The complete FC 24 chemistry styles list explained
These are all the FC 24 chemistry styles and what they do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 chemistry styles list is essential to Ultimate Team success, particularly with Team of the Season cards now swamping the mode. TheseEA Sports FC 24items enable you to enhance key player attributes such as pace, power, and shooting, to give your dream team a truly unique feel.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Finals devs bring down aim assist in new patch, promise “bigger update” next week “with a major security fix and some new exciting content”
The ‘Nuke’ meta survives, for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals developers have taken aim at one of the FPS community’s biggest bugbears in a new update. As Embark Studios explains in a newblog post, patch 1.4.1 is designed to address everyone’s feedback on the strength of aim assist, which is enjoying a moment in the sun on PC especially.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Last of Us 2 offers a "smorgasbord" of new additions in its attempt to bring players back
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2 Remastered is not your traditional remaster. Even its roguelike mode bucks the trend. To my mind, this is a genre defined by a ‘pea-shooter to power-fantasy’ curve – ideally, from a rough start, you’ll see the tools and upgrades you gather come together throughout a run to let you sweep aside any challengers.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Last of Us 2 Remastered's new guitar mode will feature its own composer as a playable character
Gustavo Santaolalla enters the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered will let you play as its very own composer in its dedicated guitar mode. Naughty Dogkept this one quiet until now. Earlier today, January 11, the developer announced that when The Last of Us 2 Remastered launches next week, you’ll be able to play as none other than composer Gustavo Santaolalla in its dedicated Guitar Free Play mode.
Jan. 11, 2024
Yoshi-P says the secret to keeping Final Fantasy 14 fresh is "taking everything that's good about console games and placing it into the MMO world"
Apparently, not thinking of Final Fantasy 14 as an MMO is “the secret to not running out of ideas” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 producer Naoki Yoshida, lovingly referred to as Yoshi-P, says the secret to keeping his MMO fresh is to treat it like it isn’t an MMO at all. The base game will also get the new playable female Hrothgar race (this requires the Shadowbringers expansion), a “major” graphical update, system updates, and Gold Saucer updates.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Last of Us season 2’s Abby casting is already playing with my emotions, which is why I’m sure Kaitlyn Dever is the perfect choice
OPINION | Kaitlyn Dever’s casting in The Last of Us perfectly sets up a character introduction that will divide the fanbase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forThe Last of Us Part 2game. The news is out: wefinally have our live-action Abby Anderson. Booksmart’s Kaitlyn Dever will be busy practicing her golf swing as she steps into the role forThe Last of Us season 2– and, boy, has the discourse started.
Jan. 11, 2024
The latest Superman story makes Bizarro both tragic and terrifying
Action Comics #1061 is a blockbuster start to the Superman Superstars initiative When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bizarro is one of the great Superman antagonists. The reverse and antithesis of the Man of Steel, he first appeared way back in 1958’s Superboy #68 and has been a reliably unreliable enemy and even an occasional anti-hero ever since. One thing he’s rarely been, however, is seriously threatening.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Marvels deleted scene sees Valkyrie jump to a hilarious conclusion regarding Carol and Kamala's relationship
“Mrs. Marvel?!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie puts her foot in it in a deleted scene fromThe Marvels, as she hilariously mistakes Kamala Khan for… Carol Danvers’s wife. Ahead of the superhero flick’s DVD and Blu-ray release on February 13, additional footage from the Marvel outing has made its way online, with one exclusive clip from IGN revealing more time with Thor’s boozy bestie.
Jan. 11, 2024
The name of Echo's crime gang is a Marvel comics deep cut with links to Daredevil season 3
The cartel is a callback to Bullseye, a villain in the Daredevil universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic book fans were quick to notice that Marvel’s newest series Echo contains a Daredevil universe deep cut. Warning: mildEchospoilers below! In Echo episode 3, Henry’s skating rink is overthrown by thugs who are determined to capture Maya, who has a bounty on her head, and return her to Kingpin.
Jan. 11, 2024
The new Ghost Rider has been revealed, and it's a well-known Marvel villain
There’s a new Spirit of Vengeance in town, and it’s a villain Marvel fans will recognize When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has beenteasing that a known villain will soon take over as a new Spirit of Vengeancein the upcoming Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance limited series, and now the publisher has revealed the villain who will take up the mantle: the Hood.
Jan. 11, 2024
The new Sentry makes his official debut, but how long will he last?
There’s a new Sentry on the block, but he’s heading for disaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s officially a newSentryon the block as of January 10’s The Sentry #2, but how long will the new incarnation of the troubled Marvel hero last? FollowingThe Sentry #1’s introduction of several potential candidates for the new incarnation of the hero, including one who may be more connected to the Sentry’s evil, sentient dark side known asThe Void, the question of who will become the new Sentry is heating up with deadly results.
Jan. 11, 2024
The next mini Atari is a ‘70s computer you’ve probably never heard of, and I’m hyped
An unexpected retro revival When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Retro Games Ltd, the minds behind play and play systems like the C64 Mini, just announced a brand new Atari revival project. This time, the company is making a dinky version of the Atari 400, a computer that most of you probably haven’t heard of or even remember. However, I’m here to tell you that’s not remotely a bad thing, as it means you’ll be able to enjoy one of my favorite microcomputers without any of the usual antiquated retro gaming faff.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Sims, Animal Crossing, and Sonic the Hedgehog are all getting a shoutout in the nostalgic 'I grew up on these streets' Twitter trend
Apparently, we all played the same games growing up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the same week that theMario Kart Moo Moo Meadow memeis doing the rounds, Twitter users are sharing what games raised them growing up. You’ve likely seen the ‘I grew up on these streets’ trend circulating online which takes screenshots (usually of streets or maps) from the video games we all played growing up.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Sword Art Online studio's hot new anime Solo Leveling feels like fantasy John Wick – and it's a must-watch
Opinion | Solo Leveling is looking like a great adaptation of a fabulous comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suffice it to say, the Solo Leveling anime had a lot to live up to. After watching the first episode, fresh from Japanese studio A-1 Pictures – known for the likes of Sword Art Online, Kaguya-sama, Fairy Tail, Fate/Apocrypha, Wotakoi, 86, Blend S, and many more – I reckon it might actually measure up to that promise.
Jan. 11, 2024
There are sharks on a plane in the tense new trailer for No Way Up – and we're into it
No Way Up has a silly premise but it looks pretty good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember Snakes on a Plane? Well now there’s sharks, and the plane is underwater. No Way Up is a new action-thriller from RLJE films – and it’s headed to theaters. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, a plane crashes into the ocean – and in a totally plausible way, which makes it that much scarier.
Jan. 11, 2024
This limited edition Doom keyboard is sending me straight back to hell
Ducky partners with Bethesda to bring Doom to your keycaps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ducky has released their next limited edition partnership keyboard, the Ducky x Doom One 3 SF 65% and those fiery oranges are perfect for any longtime fans of the series. Keycaps are adorned with the Doomguy himself, with that classic demon slaughtering vignette printed across the entire deck of keys.
Jan. 11, 2024
Mary Jane Watson enters the Gang War in a preview of Jackpot #1
Preview | The one-shot special sees MJ embrace her superhero side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mary Jane has had a helluva few months, the TL:DR of which being: she’s returned from the alternate future in which she was trapped with her husband Paul, only to discover that he is actually the son of the villainous Rabin. More tragically, the pairlost their childrenStephanie and Owen, who turned out to have been conjured by Rabin.
Jan. 11, 2024
The Last of Us continues its season 2 casting rush – and now we know who’s playing Dina
Isabela Merced is joining the HBO show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2has added another actor to its cast – just a month before filming is due to begin. As per HBO, Isabela Merced is set to portray the role of Dina. No spoilers here for those who haven’t played the game sequel, but she’ll factor heavily into the story of the season and will share several scenes with Ellie (Bella Ramsey) as she sets out on a quest for revenge.
Jan. 10, 2024
If Square Enix fired him, Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P says he'd still play the MMO and just complain to the development team
“I’m a ‘live fast, die young’ kind of person” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 director and producer Naoki' Yoshi-P' Yoshida knows exactly what he’d do if he were to be fired from his current position atSquare Enix: he’d keep playing the MMO and just complain to the development team about the state of the game.
Jan. 10, 2024
After years of supporting mods and fan games, Valve takes action against Team Fortress and Portal fan projects
Portal 64 and Team Fortress: Source 2 are no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvehas suddenly taken action against multiple fan games, stunning a fandom that had grown used to the company’s freewheeling stance on unofficial community projects. “The TF2 assets have been ported to Source 2 without permission and are being redistributed by Amper Software in a game mode for Facepunch’s S@box [sic],“Valve’s DMCA noticesays.
Jan. 10, 2024
AMD Ryzen 5000 Series CPUs are back, but why?
Pro-consumer, or a jab at Intel? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s sort of like if Intel went back to its 11th Gen family (which doesn’t use its current architecture) and decided to give it an update with four new processors. More than that, I do slightly despise the fact that for so many PC gamers, an upgrade to the latest and greatest parts is all too often locked behind new motherboard architecture.
Jan. 10, 2024
Andrew Lincoln's Rick and Danai Gurira's Michonne return in the first full The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live trailer
The king and queen of the zombie apocalypse are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full trailer for The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live is finally here – and it offers up all the blood, longing, and zombie action we could hope for. In the new footage, which you can watch above, we see Danai Gurira’s Michonne set out to look for Andrew Lincoln’s Rick Grimes.
Jan. 10, 2024
Avatar 4 resumes filming next month: "It's bigger than you can imagine"
Star Sam Worthington confirms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We go back to work on it in a month and it’s big,” actor Sam Worthington toldPeople, teasing the magnitude of the fourth movie in the franchise, “it’s bigger than you can imagine”. The third movie, which remains untitled, will continue the epic story of Na’vi and Pandora andintroduce two new Na’vicultures including a fire tribe and one other unconfirmed group.
Jan. 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 players come together to crack nifty workarounds to topple a progression-blocking bug impacting numerous quests
Hotfix 16 might have inadvertently created more problems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players have noticed a new progressing-blocking bug from the latest hotfix, and are pooling their resources to come up with a list detailing everything they know. Yesterday sawBaldur’s Gate 3’s hotfix 16 arrive, bringing with it a workaround for a progression-blocking scenario where players could become trapped in the Astral Realm.
Jan. 10, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 was criticized for being unlike the original RPGs and more of a 'Divinity 3,' but one Larian designer says the games are just about the same things
It all comes down to the systems supporting a central narrative When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anna Guxens, senior RPG designer at Larian, recently discussed how much of the two CRPGs – Baldur’s Gate and Divinity – went into the pot when Larian was brewing Baldur’s Gate 3, ultimately reasoning that the two stem from the same key goals.
Jan. 10, 2024
Can Paradox beat The Sims at its own game with Life By You?
Touted as the “most moddable life sim” ever, Paradox talks to Edge Magazine about turning regular human experiences into a thriving digital playground When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Once head ofThe Sims, Rod Humble seems set on belying his surname with his latest project. The pitch, after all, is essentially the world’s most popular life sim, but bigger, broader, and more detailed.
Jan. 10, 2024
Delicious in Dungeon release schedule: when is episode 8 out?
Here’s when and where you can watch Delicious in Dungeon episode 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Delicious in Dungeon season 1 is currently airing on Netflix. The new TV show is based on the beloved manga by Ryōko Kui, which follows adventurer Laios (Kentaro Kumagai) and his friends, Marcille (Sayaka Senbong) and Chilchuck (Asuna Tomari), as they descend into the depths of a mysterious, seemingly endless dungeon.
Jan. 10, 2024
Despite withdrawing from acting, Marvel's Spider-Man MJ model clarifies she isn't done with the role: "I will be MJ as long as the game creators will have me"
“MJ is the only role I was open to being a part of,” says Stephanie Tyler Jones When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a follow-up statement to recent comments regarding uncomfortable behavior from Marvel’s Spider-Man fans, Stephanie Tyler Jones, the capture model for Mary Jane Watson (MJ) inInsomniac’s superhero series, affirms that she’ll remain open to playing the role “as long as the game creators will have me.
Jan. 10, 2024
Diablo 4 season 3 release date officially set for this month
Season of Blood ends this month to make way for whatever’s next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That date lines up with what we’ve largely been expecting, seeing as howDiablo 4 Season 2is set to end on the same date. Still, it’s good to have confirmation of an official launch date. As we’re still waiting on a full announcement, we know very little about what Blizzard has in store for Diablo 4’s third season.
Jan. 10, 2024
Echo ending explained – and your biggest spoiler questions answered
Heavy is the head… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheEchoending not only grants Maya a fresh suit and intriguing new powers, it also potentially sets up the next few years of Marvel’s street-level storytelling. On top of that, it fundamentally changes a major character in a way that could have a serious impact on everything from Daredevil: Born Again to a new Spider-Man movie.
Jan. 10, 2024
Echo episode 2 features a major X-Men nod – though it's not the first time it's been mentioned in the MCU
Marvel Spotlight series Echo namedrops a major location from The Falcon and the Winter Soldier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has been teasing theproperintroduction of the X-Men into the MCU for a while now, with references to mutants popping up in Ms. Marvel,Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and more.Echo, it turns out, hasn’t bucked the trend.
Jan. 10, 2024
Echo review: "Plays to its strengths while still bumping into familiar MCU issues"
An uneven story and rushed finale can’t dampen the potential of Echo. Marvel Spotlight’s first project is endearingly low-key, character-focused, and does enough to elevate its hero Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Marvel Studios, however, plays to Echo’s strengths to deliver on the promise of its first TV-MA show – while still bumping into familiar MCU issues along the way.
Jan. 10, 2024
Echo's powers explained: what are they and how are they different from the comics?
We take a look at Maya Lopez’s new powers in MCU TV show Echo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MCUEchoTV show has arrived – and here she’s a bit different from her comic book counterpart. The Hawkeye spin-off series picks up some five months after the finale, and follows Maya Lopez as she leaves New York for her hometown in Oklahoma.
Jan. 10, 2024
Emma Stone says Poor Things sex scenes are "completely necessary" to her character's growth, but definitely wants you to laugh at them
Exclusive: Emma Stone discusses Poor Things' “necessary” but “funny” sex scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InPoor Things, the latest movie from director Yorgos Lanthimos, Emma Stone’s character Bella Baxter sees the world through fresh eyes – literally. A rapidly developing infant’s brain in a grown woman’s body, conceived by an unconventional scientist (Willem Dafoe), a key part of Bella’s journey is self-discovery – exploration of her own body and experimentation with pleasure.
Jan. 10, 2024
Fool Me Once's viewing figures mean it could crack the all-time Netflix top 10
Fool Me Once is taking Netflix’s charts by storm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix thriller Fool Me Once has taken the streamer by storm – and could be about to enter the platform’s all-timetop 10 list of most popular English-language TV showsafter less than two weeks online. According tonew figures reported by Netflix, the show debuted at number 1 on the global English TV list with 37.
Jan. 10, 2024
Forget time, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown will have you manipulating space
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In my recentPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown preview, it became clear that Prince of Persia and Metroidvania was a combination that should have happened a lot sooner. Despite initial fan backlash, the reception to actually playingUbisoftMontpellier’s 2.5D platformer has been overwhelmingly positive, with so many seeing the potential for bringing the series' gameplay staples to a new genre.
Jan. 10, 2024
Fortnite Lock On Pistol: Where to find it
The Fortnite Lock On Pistol is back in the loot pool, and you can purchase it from certain characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Lock On Pistol can be particularly damaging if you know how to use it, as you can fix on to a moving opponent then charge up and launch a volley of shots that will home in on your target.
Jan. 10, 2024
Game of Thrones showrunners reveal the story behind their scrapped Star Wars movie: "We weren't the droids they were looking for"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and Dan Weiss have revealed the plot of their scrapped Star Wars movie – and we’re already missing what could have been. “We wanted to do The First Jedi,” Benioff toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “Basically how the Jedi Order came to be, why it came to be, the first lightsaber.
Jan. 10, 2024
George Clooney admits that casting Hitler for his new movie was "a really tough" and weird experience
EXCLUSIVE | Clooney discusses his latest directorial effort, the astonishing real-life drama The Boys in the Boat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Telling a remarkable true story, new uplifting sports dramaThe Boys in the Boattransports us to the ’30s, when America is still reeling from the effects of The Great Depression. In a desperate attempt to earn some cash, young University of Washington student Joe Rantz (Callum Turner) joins a rowing crew after hearing that making the team means regular income.
Jan. 10, 2024
George Clooney and The Boys in the Boat stars discuss training for the sports drama: "it was almost spiritual"
EXCLUSIVE | The director alongside stars Callum Turner and Joel Edgerton discuss training for the rowing drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For new sports dramaThe Boys in the Boat, actor Callum Turner had to suit up in athletic gear to portray Joe Rantz, a member of the University of Washington’s Olympic medal-winning rowing team. Set in a 1930s America that was still reeling from the effects of the Great Depression, the film adapts author Daniel James Brown’s non-fiction novel of the same name, following the crew as they go from competing in university tournaments to winning gold at Hitler’s 1936 Olympic Games.
Jan. 10, 2024
Hell Let Loose controls on Xbox and PS5, best settings and more
The Hell Let Loose console controls on Xbox and PS5 cover a range of configurations for infantry, vehicles, gunners and artillery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hell Let Loose console controls on Xbox and PS5 cover a range of configurations for infantry, vehicles, gunners and artillery, while settings are not optimal from defaults. So there’s a lot to learn and change to get the best experience in this stern mil sim.
Jan. 10, 2024
Hellraiser and The Night House director is remaking a cult sci-fi horror from the 1950s
David Bruckner is set to write and direct Warner Bros' new take on The Blob When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While plot details remain firmly under wraps, the new outing will presumably take inspiration from Irvin Yeaworth’s 1958 film, which marked Steve McQueen’s first leading role, and its 1988 remake. Both center on the residents of rural Pennsylvania and the unusual alien lifeform wreaking havoc in their communities.
Jan. 10, 2024
Henry Cavill's new action movie with Guy Ritchie gets release date - and it's really soon
The new Ritchie flick is coming sooner than you’d think! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like we will be seeing Henry Cavill back on our screens very soon as the release date forThe Witcheractor’s upcoming movie The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare has been revealed, and it’s just around the corner. Lionsgate has announced that the World War 2 action movie directed and co-written by Guy Ritchie, best known forSherlock HolmesandSnatch, will premiere in theatres on April 19 this year.
Jan. 10, 2024
How have I not seen this fabulous Doom-era Skyrim demake until now?
10/10 would play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This excellent Skyrim demake done in the style of a ’90s boomer shooter deserves way more attention, even if it already has, checks notes, just about 500,000 views onYouTube. Chalk it up to the unprecedented onslaught of high-profile games that released last year, not to mention the madness of the holidays - whatever the reason it slipped by my radar, I’m glad I know it exists now.
Jan. 10, 2024
How Kingpin's time as mayor of New York City changed the Marvel Universe
Wilson Fisk was once the mayor of New York City in the Marvel Universe, and his impact is still being felt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For a brief time, Wilson Fisk was the mayor of New York City in the Marvel Universe. And even though he’s sinceretired from both politics and crime- and more recently un-retired from the latter - the impact he had on Marvel’s NYC is still being felt even into the term of current Marvel New York mayor Luke Cage.
Jan. 10, 2024
How Peter Parker becomes Spider-Man in the new Ultimate Universe
What you need to know about Peter Parker’s new Ultimate Spider-Man origin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Ultimate Spider-Man is here, and as promised, it stars a very different version ofPeter Parker who is married to Mary Jane Watson, with two kids. Along with Peter and MJ, the new Ultimate Spider-Man #1 checks in with many of the most well known Spider-Man supporting characters and sets up Peter’s new origin.
Jan. 10, 2024
Hyperkin is turning my favorite retro console into a handheld, and my backlog is grateful
Genesis does what Nintendo Switch also does? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thebest gaming handheldbattlefield is already busier than ever, and there are plenty of retro gaming options already clashing it out. That said, I’m a sucker for all things Sega, and even though I have a million ways to play my Genesis (Mega Drive) collection, I’ve got a serious backlog problem when it comes to physical games.
Jan. 10, 2024
I've found the first must-try cat game of 2024: a boba bar management sim where you serve bubble tea to other cats
Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon was inspired by another classic tycoon game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t realize how badly I needed to be a cat that serves boba to other cats until I saw this adorable Kickstarter campaign. Boba Bar: Bubble Tea Tycoon is a time management sim that has you rising up the ranks to become the largest bubble tea tycoon in town.
Jan. 10, 2024
The 32 greatest movie monsters
They’ve got horns, scars, scary teeth, and sometimes, a sense of humor. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a celebrated quote that is now hard to find its source, Godzilla creator Ishiro Honda once remarked: “Monsters are tragic beings; they are born too tall, too strong, too heavy, they are not evil by choice. That is their tragedy.” As soon as mankind could tell stories, there have always been monsters.
Jan. 10, 2024
In pursuit of a priceless raccoon, MMO player spends 149 hours stealing over 14,000 fruit while dodging XP gains like landmines
Old School RuneScape pets are serious business When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Old School RuneScape player IcarusLives made a new character on the MMO, they had just one plan in mind: farming. Their new Ultimate Ironman account, locked out of trading with other players or even banking their own items, would be a Farming-only skiller account – already a catastrophic commitment in and of itself.
Jan. 10, 2024
I’m actually excited for this new Acer 3D monitor, and it’s thanks to Dark Souls
Prepare to 3Diementional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Acerhas a new stereoscopic 3D monitor on the way, and while I thought I’d had my fill of 3D screen shenanigans, I’m actually pretty excited. Weirdly, it’s not even down to the fact the panel uses glasses-free tech or its 4K 165Hz abilities, I’m actually just stoked about the fact I’ll be able to try out Dark Souls Remastered on it.
Jan. 10, 2024
I’m glad the AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT has more VRAM, but the price is an issue
More memory, same GPU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAMDRadeon RX 7600 XT is on the way, and the new entry level RDNA 3 graphics card will furnish more PCs with 16GB VRAM. That’s undoubtedly a good thing, especially when it comes to maxing out settings in the latest games at 1080p, but I’m disappointed that it doesn’t have much else up its proverbial sleeve.
Jan. 10, 2024
Lethal Company challenge moon guide
How to clear the challenge moon in Lethal Company When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lethal Company challenge moons are perfect for players who’ve completed most of the game’s normal moons. Resetting once per week, the challenge moons provide an unlimited stack of new maps to play on. But be warned; the Lethal Company challenge moons are randomly generated, so you may find yourself in a truly horrifying scenario.
Jan. 10, 2024
Marvel finally adds the Netflix shows back onto its official timeline, confirming they're canon after all
Daredevil, Jessica Jones, and more are MCU canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has finally confirmed the canon status of its Netflix shows – and it turns out they are part of the MCU after all. DisneyPlus features an official timeline for the MCU, with each project in chronological order. The Netflix shows – that’s Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist, and The Defenders – are now part of the lineup, confirming they’re part of the mainline canon (as spotted byDiscussing Film).
Jan. 10, 2024
Marvel's Echo post-credits scene explained - here's how it sets up the MCU Daredevil show
Echo’s post-credits scene lays the groundwork for Daredevil: Born Again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With every new MCU release comes one question - is there a post-credits scene? As every Marvel fan knows that’s the tradition, but there have been exceptions - for instance, recentlyLoki season 2didn’t end with one. And so, withall episodesof the latest Marvel TV seriesEchohaving now dropped on Hulu andDisneyPlus, it’s once again time to ask that crucial question.
Jan. 10, 2024
Mean Girls review: "needed to be more makeover than remake"
A little more than a remake yet less than a makeover, Tina Fey’s watchable, well-cast revisit needed more daring to be wholly worthwhile. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Among the better decisions, the stage show’s framing device becomes a TikTok prologue with “cautionary tale” comments and pop-culture references.
Jan. 10, 2024
Next Pokemon TCG set brings back powerful ACE SPEC cards
Prepare yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ACE SPEC cards are making their way back to the Pokemon TCG with its next set. Called ‘Scarlet & Violet – Temporal Forces,’ the expansion is due to arrive in physical form this March 22 and as a digital add-on to Pokemon TCG Live on March 21. We don’t know which abilities the seven announced ACE SPEC cards will take, but a press release reveals that they’ll all have “a new eye-catching magenta design.
Jan. 10, 2024
One of the best horror TTRPGs just got an obscene discount, and I'm all in
Call of Cthulhu, Mega-Bargain Edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘Cosmic horror’ and Call of Cthulhu are synonymous, so it’s just as well that you can get the horror TTRPG and a library’s worth of its books for a pretty absurd discount. You can currently get 23 Call of Cthulhu books (including the core rules and some adventures to go with it) and a couple of extras for just$25 at Humble Bundle, or£19.
Jan. 10, 2024
Parasite director's next movie, starring Robert Pattinson, has been delayed indefinitely
But Godzilla x Kong is now coming two weeks earlier When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mickey 17, the next movie from Oscar-winningParasitedirector Bong Joon-ho, has been removed from Warner Bros.' release date calendar. It’s not all bad news, though, as it doesn’t seem like the movie isgoing the way of, say, Coyote vs. Acme. According toVariety, this decision has been made to give the director more time to finish the project, which was delayed due to last year’s Hollywood strikes.
Jan. 10, 2024
Pokemon speedrunner who beat a seemingly unbeatable world record gets banned from the leaderboards amid allegations of cheating for cash
A run that seemed too good to be true drew some extra scrutiny When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year ago, one Pokemon Red speedrunner set a world record so good that big chunks of the community thought it would never be broken. Last month, a runner named Jadiwi seemingly did the impossible by claiming a new world record, but the keepers of Pokemon speedrunning have now declared Jadiwi’s world record too good to be true, alleging that the miracle run was the result of cheating.
Jan. 10, 2024
Starfield, Baldur's Gate 3, and Diablo 4 actors slam union's "first deal of its kind" with voiceover studio over AI use in games: "We didn’t even have a meeting"
The new agreement will help to create digital voice replicas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several video game performers have been left “disappointed” with US union SAG-AFTRA’s new agreement with an AI voice technology company. “The agreement between the leading AI voice company and the world’s largest performers' union will enable Replica to engage SAG-AFTRA members under a fair, ethical agreement to safely create and license a digital replica of their voice,” the announcement from the union reads.
Jan. 10, 2024
Tears of the Kingdom player spends 6 months and 1,885 hours collecting 999,999 Poe because they were "curious"
They’d spent up to 12 hours a day grinding out the Poe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has spent six months and 1,855 hours collecting 999,999 Poe beneath Hyrule, all because they were curious. As first reported byAutomaton Media, the Twitter user seen below proclaimed last week that they’d discovered the maximum number of Poe players can collect in Tears of the Kingdom.
Jan. 10, 2024
"We can't go on making games in this way": Final Fantasy 7's development was so chaotic, Tetsuya Nomura says it changed how the team approaches games
“It was that kind of world then” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7’s original developers have admitted the original game’s production was so chaotic that they knew things had to change going forward for future games in the series. Game Informerhas recently interviewed both Yoshinori Kitase and Tetsuya Nomura about the development of the original Final Fantasy 7, and both don’t paint a pretty picture.
Jan. 10, 2024
The Code Geass Collector's Edition is just an absolutely massive cube of anime
There’s a couple dozen hours worth of Blu-rays in there (and a chess board) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the moment I sawthe first official photos, I was worried about the size of the Code Geass Collector’s Edition from Crunchyroll. It seemed quite big, though somewhat unclear justhowbig, even if I rationally could do the mental math comparing it to other objects for context clues.
Jan. 10, 2024
The entire existence of the X-Men is at stake in Rise of the Powers of X #1
Rise of the Powers of X puts the entire existence of the X-Men and Krakoa on the line When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The end of the Krakoa era is here, and with the release of January 10’s Rise of the Powers of X #1, the second of Marvel’s two interlocking limited series that will close the book on Krakoa alongsideFall of the House of X, the stakes have never been higher.
Jan. 10, 2024
The Finals devs tried to stop them, but Heavy mains are still ignoring their guns to yeet C4 at everyone
The ‘nuke’ meta has been taxing for all involved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals is currently in the middle of the ‘nuke’ meta, despite developer Embark Studios nerfing the key ingredient players use to make on-the-fly explosives before yeeting them at each other. Not long after The Finals launched, players noticed that something more could be done with throwable canisters that typically destroy buildings or unleash toxic gas.
Jan. 10, 2024
The first farming sim I've actually cared about in ages blends Rune Factory vibes with Japanese ghosts and a "flamboyant and perpetually tipsy" bartender
Tales of Seikyu stands out in a crowded field of cozy games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tales of Seikyu, an upcoming co-op fantasy farming sim blending Rune Factory vibes with Japanese folklore, is the first new game of its kind to really catch my attention in as long as I can remember. I grew up playing a lot of Harvest Moon and Animal Crossing, likely as an unconscious counterbalance to the myriad gruesome horror games I was probably way too young to be playing.
Jan. 10, 2024
The first look at the Madame Web suit has dropped in the strangest way possible
…on a plastic bottle? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web,Sony’s next addition to its Spider-Man universe, is fast approaching but we’ve seen fairly little of the movie so far, including lead Dakota Johnson’s super suit. Until now, that is. Rather than the studio simply dropping an image of the titular hero’s get-up, though, the first look has come from a rather unusual place; a Chinese Ocean Spray bottle.
Jan. 10, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 adds Beef actor to cast
Young Mazino is set to play Jesse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beef star Young Mazino is set to play Jesse in The Last of Us season 2. HBO describes the character, who plays a key role in Part 2 of the acclaimed video game, as “a pillar of his community who puts everyone else’s needs before his own, sometimes at terrible cost.
Jan. 10, 2024
The latest Sims 4 kit leak has Simmers building their own castles
Expect stained glass, big staircases, and a gargoyle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what feels like a tradition now, the next Sims 4 kit has seemingly leaked - and it looks like it’ll let us build our very own castles. As reported bySimsCommunity, it seems like EA is getting ready to unveil a new kit. Twitter user @rechiputaspotted what looks like the rumored kit’s store page on the EA App, despite neither the game’s publisher nor its developer, Maxis, making an official announcement just yet.
Jan. 10, 2024
The Mandalorian movie won't replace season 4, so there's still plenty more Mando to come
A new report says The Mandalorian & Grogu movie won’t replace The Mandalorian season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a whole lot more Mando coming our way, as it seems that thenewly announced Mandalorian and Grogu moviewon’t replaceThe Mandalorian season 4. When the movie was announced yesterday, it was unclear whether this would continue Mando and Grogu’s story in lieu of a new season.
Jan. 10, 2024
The voice behind Final Fantasy 14's first fem Hrothgar has been playing the MMO for over 10 years and was nearly a community rep
They sadly “bombed” the interview with Square Enix, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Final Fantasy 14’s first story-centric female Hrothgar is such a big fan of the MMO, she was nearly a community representative. AsPC Gamerreports, when Final Fantasy 14’s new Dawntrail trailer debuted over the weekend, one actor stepped up to claim responsibility for the voice of the game’s new female Hrothgar character, Wuk Lamat.
Jan. 10, 2024
There's no way Nintendo approved this AI Mario abomination
AI Mario would like you to shop at Target When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, January 11:A representative for Proto has reached out to offer some clarity on the AI Mario display at CES. “The AI hologram animation briefly seen today is an unfinished proof of concept tested for a client to demonstrate technological capabilities and innovation. It is not intended for commercial release.
Jan. 10, 2024
Todd Howard said Starfield was a much harder RPG pre-release, and this early Starmap reportedly found in the game files makes that even clearer
An old version of Starfield’s Starmap seemingly hints at cut features and hazards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the heels of Starfield’s launch, Bethesda boss Todd Howard explained that exploring space and dealing with planetary hazards used to be a lot more dangerousbefore the team “nerfed the hell out of it.“AStarfieldsleuth now claims to have uncovered an old version of the RPG’s Starmap, and it seems to have shed some light on the more punishing game that might’ve been.
Jan. 10, 2024
True Detective season 4 release schedule: How to stream Night Country
Here’s how to watch True Detective: Night Country, starring Kali Reis and Jodie Foster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective: Night Country has now come to an explosive end, with a dramatic final episode tying up all of the loose ends. Well, most of them at least. For everything you need to know about that, read ourTrue Detective season 4 ending explainedas a first port of call.
Jan. 10, 2024
Usagi Yojimbo turns 40 this year and Dark Horse is celebrating with a new anniversary collection
One of the stories will be published in color for the first time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Usagi Yojimbo 40th Anniversary Reader contains eight stories personally selected by Stan Sakai himself, one of which - ‘Chanoyu’ - is appearing in color for the first time. The other stories in the collection include: ‘A Mother’s Love,’ ‘Blade of the Gods,’ ‘The Way of the Samurai,’ ‘Cut the Plum,’ ‘The Artist,’ ‘Buntori,’ and ‘Adachi’.
Jan. 10, 2024
Valve's new Steam policy will allow the "vast majority" of AI games to release
But only after a two-stage disclosure on the developer’s part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After spending the last half-year pondering it,Valveis officially opening the floodgates for the “vast majority” of AI games to release on Steam. Firstly, Valve is updating its Content Survey that devs must fill out when submitting their games to Steam. It now includes a new AI section, where devs will need to describe how they utilize AI in the development and “execution” of their game.
Jan. 9, 2024
Adult Swim addresses the Steamboat Willie copyright expiration in the most Adult Swim way possible
The Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse is in the public domain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adult Swim has welcomed the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse into the public domain in the most Adult Swim way possible. PerUproxx, Adult Swim had some fun with the character on the night of January 7, airing a short clip of Mickey getting rather close to a slogan that simply reads “public domain bitch”.
Jan. 9, 2024
Abby, meet Abby: The Last of Us 2 voice actor reacts to HBO casting: "Let me know if you need a workout buddy"
Laura Bailey is pumped about Kaitlyn Dever playing Abby in HBO’s The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice actor who played Abby in The Last of Us 2 has responded to HBO’s casting of the same character for the second season of the TV show, and she’s just as excited as we all are.
Jan. 9, 2024
2023 was one of the best years for gaming ever – so what does that mean for 2024?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Development of modern video games is on something of a challenging trajectory right now, where the expense and experience required to see a AAA title through production is continually compounding. This means that while it’s largely true thatBaldur’s Gate 3will shape the future of the RPG – pushing developers to invest in denser, more reactive and cinematic play spaces – it’s probably going to take between three and five years before we see the first waves of titles inspired by Larian’s award-winning approach to game design, if notwaylonger.
Jan. 9, 2024
Ahsoka season 2 officially confirmed, and is already in development
See you soon, Snips! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news came amid the announcement that anew movie starring The Mandalorian and Grogu is in the works. Added as a footnote to that announcement was the official confirmation that Snips is coming back to the small screen. The show is currently in development atLucasfilmwith Dave Filoni helming it.
Jan. 9, 2024
Alan Wake is Dead by Daylight's next survivor, here's his full list of perks
From the Dark Place to the Fog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The titular protagonist ofAlan Wake 2is going from one incredibly unfortunate situation to the next, as it’s been revealed that Dead by Daylight is bringing him on as its next survivor just a few short months after he trudged through the Dark Place in Remedy’s acclaimed survival horror game.
Jan. 9, 2024
Alone in the Dark is a moody psychological thriller that's trying to breathe new life into a survival horror classic
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Derceto Manor oozes character. Wood-panelled halls give way to locked doors, creaking staircases, and no end of strangely evasive inhabitants – all of whom are guarding a secret I’m determined to uncover. The grand mansion which helped define the original Alone in the Dark has been transformed into a psychiatric hospital in the sprawling THQ Nordic remake, and it would very much feel like a third protagonist were it not somehow working against me.
Jan. 9, 2024
Amazon Prime Video to adapt Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' noir classic Criminal
A streaming adaptation of the Eisner Award-winning crime comic is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A TV adaptation ofEd Brubaker and Sean Phillips' long-running neo-noir saga Criminal is on the way fromPrime Videoaccording toVariety. “Sean and I have been building this world in our books for over a decade, and now to be able to bring it to life for Amazon is just incredible,” said Brubaker.
Jan. 9, 2024
Assassin's Creed and Genshin Impact devs will use new AI NPC systems, but Nvidia has "no simple answers" about how the tech was trained
Nvidia says different tools will be trained using different data sets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact and Assassin’s Creed developers will begin usingNvidia’s brand-new AI-powered technology for NPCs, but Nvidia won’t say what the new tech was trained on. Now,Digital Trendshas reported that both HoYoverse andUbisoftwill begin using Nvidia’s new technology in their game development. Both companies are among the first in the world to sign up to use Nvidia’s tech, with the speed of those partnerships implying that these agreements were made behind the scenes before yesterday’s announcement.
Jan. 9, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3's latest hotfix remedies an excruciating softlock near the RPG's end, and guarantees the correct ending for Karlach and Wyll
No more getting trapped in the Astral Realm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newBaldur’s Gate 3hotfix has remedied a huge softlock that prevented players from progressing to the end of the game. Last week, we reported on aBaldur’s Gate 3 Honour Modeplayereffectively locking themselves out of the final battleby forgetting to bring along the Orphic Hammer into the Astral Realm.
Jan. 9, 2024
Beloved comedy show Our Flag Means Death canceled after two seasons at Max
The Taika Waiti-produced pirate show has ended after two seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our Flag Means Death, Taika Waititi’s romantic pirate comedy, has been canceled after two seasons at Max. “While Max will not be moving forward with a third season of Our Flag Means Death, we are so proud of the joyous, hilarious, and heartfelt stories that creator David Jenkins, Taika Waititi, Rhys Darby, Garrett Basch, Dan Halsted, Adam Stein, Antoine Douaihy, and the entire superb cast and crew brought to life.
Jan. 9, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077's core team is now in Boston working on sequel Orion, and its narrative director says the first RPG was "just a warm-up"
According to narrative director Igor Sarzynski, the first game was “just a warm-up” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the holiday season now behind us, folks are settling back to work, including theCD Projekt Redteam, who are kicking off the new year by kickstarting work on Project Orion, aka the sequel toCyberpunk 2077. Tweets by Cyberpunk 2077’s narrative director Igor Sarzyński and quest director Paweł Sasko reveal that work on the next game in the dystopian sci-fi series has begun in earnest as the pair share their enthusiasm for what’s to come.
Jan. 9, 2024
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty performed just as well as The Witcher 3's DLC for CDPR, despite releasing years after the base game
CD Projekt Red managed to retain a lot of players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyhas performed just as well as The Witcher 3’s DLC offerings despite being released years after the base game. In an article byForbes, writer Paul Tassi reports onCyberpunk 2077’s attach rate and compares it toCD Projekt Red’s other successful game,The Witcher 3.
Jan. 9, 2024
DC Power 2024 to feature new Mister Terrific, Black Manta, and Far Sector stories
The Black History Month anthology publishes on January 30 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC has released further details of its forthcoming Black History Month anthology,DC Power. The new issue, which hits comic stores on January 30, celebrates the publisher’s Black heroes with 10 all-new stories written and drawn by Black creators. As well as the regular cover by Chase Conley, there will be variants by Jamal Campbell and Denys Cowan available.
Jan. 9, 2024
Diablo 4 devs know they've been "a bit quiet" on Season 3, but will have details to share "very soon"
Season 2 ends this month, but fans have yet to learn what the next season has in store When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has acknowledged the radio silence regarding Diablo 4 Season 3 and says more information is on the way “very soon.” Diablo 4 Season 2, The Season of Blood, is expected to end on January 23, with the next season likely to kick off not long after.
Jan. 9, 2024
Diablo 4 shows off ray tracing in new trailer, and I'm really trying here folks but I cannot tell a big difference
Is the ray tracing in the room with us right now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ray tracing is officially coming to Diablo 4 in March. Cool!Nvidiarecently released a short trailer – and I mean really short, just 40 seconds – showing off the spruced up visuals and, um, well. Reader, why don’t you see if you notice a difference, because I am honestly struggling over here.
Jan. 9, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's fans are already sharing their hopes for the sequel, including a big cameo
Markiplier and Mangle, anyone? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official, aFive Night’s at Freddy’ssequel is in the works – and fans are already sharing their hopes for the horror follow-up. For starters, they’re keen for a well-known YouTuber to make a cameo… After Josh Hutcherson, who plays troubled security guard Mike in the video game adaptation,revealed that a second movie is in developmentrecently, gamers and genre fans alike took to Reddit to speculate on what’s to come.
Jan. 9, 2024
Former FPS pro says The Finals is "too much for the Call of Duty brain"
“A lot of people don’t understand this game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One former pro FPS player thinks The Finals might be a bit too much for the average “COD brain,” at least at first. AsThe Loadoutreports, Twitch streamer and former pro CS:GO player Michael ‘Shroud’ Grzesiek has recently revealed his thoughts on the hot new FPS game.
Jan. 9, 2024
Game of Thrones creators’ new Netflix series looks like a time-slipping sci-fi epic in its new trailer
3 Body Problem gets its first main trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The main trailer for 3 Body Problem, the new sci-fi series from the creators of Game of Thrones, has been released. The Netflix show, based on the beloved novel by Liu Cixin, is helmed by David Benioff, D.B. Weiss, and True Blood producer Alexander Woo.
Jan. 9, 2024
Gravity Rush fans are sinking into the void after movie clips emerge, say it's "criminal that it won't be animated"
Gravity Rush fans haven’t been in a good place for a few years now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyseemingly just revealed a Gravity Rush movie is in the works, but it’s caused nothing but pain for many long-time fans of the PlayStation series. You might think that this would be good news to Gravity Rush fans, but you’d be sorely mistaken.
Jan. 9, 2024
Hideo Kojima names his favorite movies from 2023, which includes a David Fincher flick and the year's best crime drama
Some of these entries may surprise you… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In order of which he saw the movies, the list posted to his Twitter account starts off with Air, a biographical sports drama film directed by Ben Affleck starring Matt Damon, followed byAftersun, an emotional drama starring Normal People’s Paul Mescal as an idealistic father. Next up is Irish dramaThe Banshees of Inisherin,which tackles the trials and triumphs of friendship and personal growth.
Jan. 9, 2024
I can't stop thinking about this ridiculously small Asus RTX 4070 mini PC
A stealthy rig with plenty of power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Compact gaming machines are hardly a new concept, butAsusjust announced a NUC mini PC that now lives in my head rent free. The reason? Well, the new system squeezes an RTX 4070 graphics card and an Intel Core Ultra i9 CPU into something that’ll take up the same sort of space as a Nintendo Switch, and that’s a game changer if you’ve got a busy living room setup.
Jan. 9, 2024
I'm convinced Combat Patrol is coming to Age of Sigmar thanks to this new Warhammer set
There’s more to this than meets the eye When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new box set format called ‘Spearhead’ has been revealed for Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, and it’s got me thinking. What if this is the fantasy equivalent to 40K’s Combat Patrol? And what if a new way to play based on Combat Patrol comes with it?
Jan. 9, 2024
Intimidated by RPGs like Baldur's Gate 3? Larian designer says stop obsessing over the "full experience," because "you don't need that, you just need to roll with it"
“You fail? That’s okay, that’s also part of the story,” says Anna Guxens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3managed to break out of the traditional CRPG demographic and capture the hearts and minds of total newcomers to the genre (like me). This was hugely exciting to see, but it inevitably caused some headaches for folks who found themselves intimidated by the game’s unfamiliar rules and systems (again, like me).
Jan. 9, 2024
It looks like 343 has been working on the next Halo game since April 2022
A pair of job listings suggest there’s an unannounced Halo game being built in Unreal Engine 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We probably won’t know for some time whether the project being referenced in Dinges' LinkedIn profile is a proper sequel, some sort of spinoff deal, or something else entirely. We also still don’t know what the heck support studioCertain Affinity has been working on for the last few years, other than the fact that it has something to do with Halo.
Jan. 9, 2024
Jodie Foster and True Detective: Night Country creators on the show’s darkest season yet
Exclusive: Total Film heads on set of True Detective: Night Country for the inside scoop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After two disappointing seasons, HBO’s procedural roars back with True Detective: Night Country. Starring Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as two Alaskan cops seeking eight missing scientists, this nocturnal noir promises to revitalise the franchise. Total Film joins the cast and creator Issa López on set in deepest, darkest Iceland for some serious sleuthing.
Jan. 9, 2024
Kevin Hart and the Lift cast talk 2024's first big Netflix movie: "Sometimes the director was a little nervous at how far we went"
GamesRadar+ speaks to the Lift cast about Netflix’s sky-high heist movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lift isn’t your standard heist movie. The trademarks of the genre – a slick ensemble (here led by Kevin Hart), impossible odds, and a deliciously evil target (ruthless banker Jorgensen, played by Jean Reno) – are all present but, as Hart tells GamesRadar+, there are a few more wildcards to help set it apart from its sticky-fingered peers.
Jan. 9, 2024
Legally distinct Pokemon-murdering survival game Palworld gets a release date, and it's next week
The open-world survival crafting game hits Early Access very soon - and it’s coming to Game Pass, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Palworldgot the gaming world’s attention with its promise to give Pokemon the one thing it was always missing: guns. Now its Early Access launch finally has a release date, and it’s just over a week away.
Jan. 9, 2024
Lethal Company creator teases "lots of new creatures and map variation" in an update that's not too far away
But right now, Zeekerss is taking a break to watch movies and draw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Big things are coming to Lethal Company down the line - namely, “lots of new creatures and map variation.” That’s according to solo developer Zeekerss, writing in a newSteam blog postfor Lethal Company. In addition to revealing the fairly hefty contents forLethal Company update 47, the developer takes a moment to look to the future and outline what’s in store for the big update 50.
Jan. 9, 2024
Lethal Company gets truly competitive as patch 47 adds leaderboards for replayable challenge moons, and terrifyingly makes enemies even more lethal
The leaderboards will create “a shared experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of co-op survival game Lethal Company has released Version 47, and has shared an insight into their plans for future updates. On January 8, developer Zeekerss took to the Lethal CompanySteampage to share the patch notes for Version 47. Although not a huge overhaul for the game, this latest update adds several new features, changes to enemies, and fixes multiple known bugs.
Jan. 9, 2024
Xbox teases first Indiana Jones gameplay, plus Avowed and Hellblade 2 showcases for first Developer Direct of 2024, coming this month
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian’s next RPG, Avowed, is close behind, paired with a “behind the scenes” look at Hellblade 2. Rounding out the lineup, Ara: History Untold, the strategy game in the works at Oxide Games under the watchful eyes of former Civilization creators, will show off “new gameplay and share more details about the inspiration, key features, and road ahead.
Jan. 9, 2024
Loki's Gugu Mbatha-Raw wants to make Renslayer a more "complex" villain if she returns to the MCU
GamesRadar+ speaks to the Renslayer actor about what she wants to see next from her character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki actor Gugu Mbatha-Raw has revealed what she wants to see next fromRenslayer– if she makes a Marvel return. “Oh my gosh, there’s so much to explore,” Mbatha-Raw tells GamesRadar+ during an interview for the new Netflix heist movie Lift.
Jan. 9, 2024
Mark Hamill has finally met his Star Wars mom
Luke and Padmé have taken a sweet photo together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Hamill has finally met his Star Wars mom, and the picture is adorable. Natalie Portman playedPadmé Amidalain the Star Wars prequels; Padmé is of course the mother of Hamill’s Luke Skywalker and Carrie Fisher’s Leia Organa. “Now I have finally met my ‘mother’, thanks to the Golden Globes,” Hamill wrote on Twitter, along with a picture of him and Portman standing together.
Jan. 9, 2024
Marvel's Echo director explains how her own background helped her connect with Maya Lopez: "I'm used to being misrepresented"
EXCLUSIVE: Echo director Sydney Freeland explains how her own marginalized identity helped her connect with Maya Lopez When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echo director Sydney Freeland says her trans and Navajo identity helped her connect with Maya Lopez. “I think coming from multiple marginalized communities, I’m used to being misrepresented and misportrayed in media,” Freeland, who is also Navajo, tells GamesRadar+.
Jan. 9, 2024
Marvels' Echo director reveals how Maya Lopez being deaf shaped the entire show: "It all comes down to authenticity"
EXCLUSIVE: Echo director Sydney Freeland and stars Chaske Spencer and Devery Jacobs talk ASL, close-up shots, and communication When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echo is Marvel’s first-ever TV show to star a deaf superhero (and played by a deaf actor). But what’s even cooler, is that Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) isn’t the only character in the show who can sign.
Jan. 9, 2024
Masahiro Sakurai's YouTube channel will "wrap up" this year, and I want it to continue more than I want a new Smash Bros
Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games is a treasure and I’m not ready to let go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In aYouTube community postpublished earlier today, Sakurai writes, “It’s a bit late to be saying this, but… Happy New Year! I’m planning to wrap up Masahiro Sakurai on Creating Games sometime this year. Until then, I hope you’ll stay tuned!
Jan. 9, 2024
My favorite gaming laptop just got a makeover at CES
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asus heard me crying. We’re still not up to the 1,100 peak brightness of the M16’s Nebula, but with an OLED panel, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 3K resolution this is still a major step up. Asus has hitRazerwhere it hurts here. The recipe looks familiar - a unibody design keeping things slick and stylish while offering a high end display and the latest components, it all sounds very Sneki.
Jan. 9, 2024
New Disney board game teams you up with heroes like Moana against "infamous" villains
Teamwork makes the dream work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An all-woman team has created a newDisneyboard game that lets you work with iconic heroes in a battle against infamous villains. Published by Ravensburger, which is also responsible forDisney LorcanaandDisney Villainous, Chronicles of Light: Darkness Falls (Disney Edition) isn’t your standard board game. As per the press release, it combines “role-playing, storytelling, cooperation and the approachability of a board game format” for a more distinct experience.
Jan. 9, 2024
New movies available to stream in January include one of the wildest horrors of the past few years
The popular James Wan horror flick is now available to stream When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now available to stream on Netflix in the UK and US, Malignant follows Madison Mitchell, a young woman plagued by visions of brutal and bloody murders. In an attempt to find and save the victims in her dreams, Madison, played by Peaky Blinders’ Annabelle Wallis, soon finds she is more connected to the crimes than she ever knew.
Jan. 9, 2024
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 Super is now officially a thing, and I don’t hate its price
Super GPU spec at a palatable price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheNvidiaGeForce RTX 4080 Super has officially landed thanks to a trio of CES graphics card announcements, and I’m pleasantly surprised. Not only are we also getting RTX 4070 and RTX 4070 Ti Super variants with more oomph, but the new range costs less than the original line-up.
Jan. 9, 2024
Pacific Drive already feels like a brilliant mix of the road, the radio, and roguelike
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There is a lot to like about Pacific Drive’s tense, vehicle based horror but the thing that impresses me most is how well it captures the very essence of ‘car’. Not just the driving, because that’s a given, it’s everything else: the physicality of popping open the trunk to drop things inside, remembering to put it in park so it doesn’t roll downhill, turning on wipers in the rain, even the tinny sound of the radio absolutely channels the vibe of just you and your wheels on the road.
Jan. 9, 2024
Paul Giamatti went straight to In-N-Out after his Golden Globes win – and took his award with him
A Golden Globe with a side of fries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul Giamatti took home both a Golden Globe and a full stomach this weekend, when he was spotted in fast food joint In-N-Out after the ceremony on Sunday night in his tuxedo with the award in tow. Actor Michael Warburton tweeted a photo of Giamatti seated at the LA restaurant in black tie (captioned “PAUL GIAMATTI keeping it real post his Golden Globes win last night, at the Westwood In-N-Out in L.
Jan. 9, 2024
Pedro Pascal tried to play a joke on Matt Damon at the Golden Globes, but it amusingly backfired
Pedro Pascal’s prank didn’t work out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pedro Pascal tried to play a prank on Matt Damon at the Golden Globes – but it didn’t go to plan. PerVariety, Pascal attempted a “prank call” on Damon during a commercial break; the latter on the other side of the room, seated at the Air table. But, Pascal ended up speaking to voicemail instead of Damon, which prompted the Last of Us star to “laugh hard.
Jan. 9, 2024
PSA: You might need to change your Disney Plus settings to watch Echo
A key setting needs to be selected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s new series Echo is about to debut onDisney Plus, but due to streamer’s settings, it might not automatically appear on your account. This is all down to theHawkeyespin-off having a higher-than-usual rating for a MCU series. It has a TV-MA rating, but currentlyDisneyPlus has a default setting of TV-14.
Jan. 9, 2024
Razer's CES concept product doubles down on haptic feedback
Project Esther shows off new Sensa HD haptic technology When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Razer’s continuing its deep dive into the world of haptic feedback. Following last year’s CES concept design, Project Carol, which delivered surround sound and haptics in agaming chairhead cushion, the brand has unveiled Project Esther. It’s the company’s first demonstration of its Sensa HD tech - a haptic system which could eventually come for HyperSense’s lunch should development continue.
Jan. 9, 2024
RIP Pokemon TV: the Pokemon streaming service is closing down and the replacement is not ideal
Get your spreadsheets ready… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RIP Pokemon TV. The app and website, which routinely showed a revolving door of Pokemon series and movies, is closing down in March. Those who still have the Pokemon TV app on their devices will still be able to stream content on the platform until March 28, however. As of writing, the first season and Pokemon Journeys is on Netflix; nine seasons are on Prime Video (with several more on paid-for Amazon channels); Sun and Moon are on Roku; Black and White on Tubi, and a handful more to watch or rent across various streaming platforms and storefronts.
Jan. 9, 2024
Suicide Squad devs say not to hold out for a new Batman: Arkham Game: "We really do kill the Justice League"
Ouch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rocksteady saysSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueisn’t just a flashy title, so you might want to forget about a new Batman Arkham game for the moment. Speaking to GamesRadar+, associate design director Johnny Armstrong tackles the inevitable question of whether he thinks there will ever be another Arkham game. “I mean, we’re really enjoying working on a Suicide Squad now,” he says.
Jan. 9, 2024
Suicide Squad Kill The Justice League hands-on: Fast, ferocious, and totally unhinged in a good way
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My eyes don’t know where to focus, so I settle for everywhere.Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis not the live service looter-shooter I was preparing for; it’s a turbo-charged supervillain frenzy that feels and looks incredible. Running amok through the city of Metropolis was never going to be anything like the Batman Arkham games.
Jan. 9, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League dev on the new Metropolis setting: "We knew we wanted to do something which would feel distinct from Gotham"
“We knew Gotham like the back of our hand, so to be able to work on Metropolis was really exciting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leagueis ditching the dark streets of Gotham for the city of Metropolis, an open-world playground that switches up more than just the colour palate. In an interview with GamesRadar+, associate design director Johnny Armstrong discusses the new setting for the supervillain spin-off and how it’s the perfect place to realise the vision the team had for the game.
Jan. 9, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League targets PLAY’s cover
Plus: GTA 6, Tekken 8, Apollo Justice, and the unmissable GOTY awards! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PLAY #36 is out now! New year, new us – and the bombs implanted within us have nothing to do with it, we swear! After a bit of a delay, Suicide Squad is almost here, so we chat to the devs to dig into the development, plus take a first look at GTA 6, interrogateCapcomon Ace Attorney’s future, and finally dish out awards for the year that was.
Jan. 9, 2024
Surprise! Star Wars announces that The Mandalorian and Grogu are headed to the big screen
A surprise Star Wars movie has been announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars has made a surprise announcement about the future – and it’s good news for Mando andGrogu. Everyone’s favorite father-son duois headed to the big screen in a brand new movie directed by Jon Favreau, with Kathleen Kennedy and Dave Filoni on board to produce.
Jan. 9, 2024
Tekken 8 has what it takes to challenge Street Fighter 6 and Mortal Kombat 1 for the fighting game throne
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With each entry, the Tekken series has always had a way of affirming its place within the pantheon of great fighting game franchises. Along with being one of the genre’s most significant and longest-lasting 3D fighting games, Tekken also has a history of setting a certain standard for what players can expect with the at-home fighting game experience.
Jan. 9, 2024
Tetsuya Nomura wanted to remake Final Fantasy 7 as he became increasingly worried "someone else" at Square Enix inevitably would
“If we weren’t going to do Final Fantasy 7, others were going to do it, so we had to rise up and do it!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the creatives behind the original Final Fantasy 7 wanted to remake the classic RPG as he was worried someone else atSquare Enixwould beat him to it. Game Informerhas published an extensive interview with Tetsuya Nomura and Yoshinori Kitase,Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s creative director and producer, respectively.
Jan. 9, 2024
The Last of Us season 2 officially casts Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
The rumors are true: Kaitlyn Dever will star in The Last of Us season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After rumors, speculation, and fan-casting – The Last of Us season 2 has officially cast Kaitlyn Dever as Abby. The Last of Us season 2 is set to follow the (even more heart-wrenching and emotionally devastating) storyline ofThe Last of Us Part 2video game, which fast forwards to an 18-year-old Ellie and her life as an adult following the tragic events of Part 1.
Jan. 9, 2024
The Last of Us star says ideas have been pitched for a Bill and Frank spin-off
“We’re not short on ideas” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nick Offerman has revealed that he and Murray Bartlett have pitched ideas for a spin-off involving their The Last of Us characters, Bill and Frank, when asked whether the pair could return in season 2. “It certainly has been pitched. I think we pitched a whole miniseries of a prequel of their lives before they met each other,” Offerman toldDeadlineat the Golden Globes, where he won the award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
Jan. 9, 2024
The LG OLED M4 is a glimpse into a cordless TV future, but the gamer in me has concerns
Cutting cord could come at a cost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cable management drives me round the bend, so it’s needless to say I’m excited about theLGOLED M4. Just like its predecessor, the new panel cuts the cord using a wireless Zero Connect Box that beams inputs wirelessly, meaning you can pop your consoles and set top boxes out of sight.
Jan. 9, 2024
The must-play video games of winter 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Below you’ll find our pick of 14 games you need to have on your radar throughout the winter season, from massive RPGs likeFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthand Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to awesome survival games such as Pacific Drive and Nightingale. Of course, there are plenty of other games launching in the next three months that we’ve been watching for a little while now, the likes ofSkull and BonesandSons of the Forest.
Jan. 9, 2024
The Razer Iskur has had a glow up for CES
The Razer Iskur V2 adds new dimensions to its floating lumbar support When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That means movement in all directions, with a roller placed along the side of the chair pushing the lumbar cushion away from, or towards, the back itself. You’re paying a considerable premium for that additional support, but if it’s as comfortable as its features suggest, it could well be one of thebest gaming chairson the market this year.
Jan. 9, 2024
This Oppenheimer actor was left out of the cast photo at the Golden Globes because people thought he was working the afterparty
…and he had the perfect reaction! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan’sOppenheimerabsolutely dominated this year’s Golden Globes, taking home five awards. But not all of the cast members were feeling the love that night as one actor was left out of the group picture for the most hilarious reason. Alex Wolff, who plays Luis Alvarez, the Nobel-winning physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project in Nolan’s newest epic, was not allowed in the room to take the Oppenheimer cast picture at the Golden Globes afterparty as he was mistaken for a server working at the event.
Jan. 9, 2024
Two of Steam's most-wishlisted survival games launch this month just 5 days apart: Pokemon-like open-world Palworld, and Valheim-like RPG Enshrouded
Palworld is hard to look away from, and Enshrouded was a Steam Next Fest highlight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the customary New Year cooling off period where Steam’s release lineup consists almost entirely of experimental indies enjoying the uncommon quiet, one of the biggest genres on PC is about to kick it into high gear. The survival game space is due for a double whammy later this month withPalworldand Enshrouded, both among the most wishlisted survival games on Steamaccording to SteamDB, now confirmed to be launching less than a week apart.
Jan. 9, 2024
Underrated PS Vita classic’s film adaptation gets first look alongside God of War TV show update
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We are delighted to have writing underway [on God of War and Horizon Zero Dawn],” Sony Pictures Television Studios president Katherine Pope said on-stage at CES, a global tech event. Horizon Zero Dawn, meanwhile,is heading to Netflixwith Umbrella Academy’s Steve Blackman heading up the project as showrunner. Bizarrely, an 11-second clip of the Gravity Rush movie – yes, that’s a thing – was also shown.
Jan. 9, 2024
Viral tweet about the jump from PS2 to PS3 has the retro gaming community debating what the "most significant leap in gaming history" really was
Is GBA to PSP the real answer? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One question has gotten the retro gaming fandom up in a tizzy, and now the community is trying to decide what the biggest generational leap in gaming history really was. The question was posed byObsolete Sony, a Twitter account that specializes in waxing nostalgic about oldSonyelectronics. This account asked “Can we all agree that the upgrade from the PS2 to the PS3 was the most significant leap in gaming history?
Jan. 9, 2024
With Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, Don't Not is mixing action-RPG combat with challenging, Life Is Strange-style choices
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden, a voice calls out to me. I’m playing as protagonist Red mac Raith, lost and alone in the earliest hours of Don’t Nod’s upcoming action-RPG. I don’t know where I am, or what’s happened to bring me here, but as I wander through a forested area, I hear the voice again.
Jan. 9, 2024
Xbox is getting a firmware update just to fix broken Baldur's Gate 3 saves
No wonder the fix took so long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long-sufferingBaldur’s Gate 3players on Xbox are finally getting a fix for the game’s broken saves, and it seemsMicrosoftis having to issue an entire console firmware update to get the problem under control. “Microsoft have identified the cause of the save bug on Xbox, and will be issuing a firmware update to fix it,” developer Larian says onTwitter.
Jan. 9, 2024
Live-action Legend of Zelda movie will be an "amazing tale", but some fans still aren't convinced
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda movie is set to be “an amazing tale of adventure and discovery”, saysSonyCEO Kenichiro Yoshida – but some fans aren’t convinced by the idea of a live-action adaptation. “Surprised they’re taking a live action route rather than animating it instead,“someone said on Twitter, whileanother wrote: “Cautious for a live action.
Jan. 8, 2024
'Florida Joker' threatens to free GTA 6 hacker as they up their compensation demands to $10 million
“When did GTA ever make the news? Never” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In their latest attempts to get Rockstar’s attention, the infamous Florida Joker, who appears to be parodied in theGTA 6trailer, is threatening to “break out” the 18-year-old hacker who gained infamy of their own by leaking in-development videos of the upcoming crime game. In a new video uploaded to TikTok (below), Lawrence Sullivan – the Florida Joker – reminds the developer that he wants compensation over the ‘free publicity’ he’s given the game, alongside damages for harassment.
Jan. 8, 2024
2024 could be the year of the hot-swappable gaming keyboard
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This time last year we were celebrating the CES announcement of theAsusROG Azoth, still thebest gaming keyboardwe’ve tested so far and an early dip into the world of mainstream hot-swappable keyboards for gaming. Yes, these switch-swapping decks have been around for a long time, gently nudging the curious into the pricey world of custom builds and mods.
Jan. 8, 2024
8 years later, Factorio finally adds a feature initially dubbed "too hardcore" as the management game's lead says "it is usually a mistake to underestimate the players"
It’s been a long time coming for Parameterized Blueprints When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hit management game Factorio has finally added a feature that its developers held off on for years because they considered it “too hardcore.” That feature would be Parameterized Blueprints. In a newFactorio development blog, lead designer and original studio founder Michal Kovařík got pretty candid about the new feature, writing that he was “thinking about this idea for years already,” and that he “always thought the feature is too hardcore to be included.
Jan. 8, 2024
Alienware unveils completely redesigned M16 gaming laptop at CES 2024
The power of Alienware in a more portable shell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the biggest changes have hit the M16 R2, there are still incremental upgrades to the more expensive X16 and M18 lines in here. Between a jump to Intel’s Core Ultra and 14th generation processors and additional storage options there’s a solid amount for new buyers to be aware of in these latter two models, though the overall developments are less exciting than that of the M16.
Jan. 8, 2024
Apex Legends' Final Fantasy 7 crossover starts on a sour note amid suspicions over AI art and total cosmetic costs as high as $360
Materia gains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Apex Legends' surprise team-up with Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthisn’t going down well with fans, with complaints over cosmetic prices and suspicions of AI artwork in promotional material rife online. Set to launch tomorrow and run until January 13, the Final Fantasy 7 takeover introduces a Limit Break system and new items you can chance upon during a match, like the iconic Buster Sword or Hop-Up Materia that grant abilities.
Jan. 8, 2024
As Final Fantasy 14 shows off upgraded characters graphics, Yoshi-P acknowledges the MMO has been "bad" at displaying darker skin
Final Fantasy 14’s characters are in for a much-needed overhaul later this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 devs have previewed its upcoming graphical update, and expressed regret over the lighting of dark-skinned characters. Just below, you can see snapshots taken from the FanFest which show ‘before’ and ‘after’ shots of upgraded character models. The likes of the Elezen, Highlander, Lalafell, Au Ra, and other in-game races all look like they’ve had a serious overhaul with the new graphical upgrade, making Final Fantasy 14’s characters effectively look better than ever before.
Jan. 8, 2024
As Stranger Things Season 5 filming begins, Netflix shares a behind-the-scenes first look
Eleven, Mike, Will, and the rest of the gang are back for the fifth and final season… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait forStranger Things season 5may be almost over asNetflixhas released a behind the scenes image of the cast back filming the final season of the smash hit Netflix original. That’s right, production is well underway as the streamer shares the first-ever season 5 image with the show’s creators the Duffer Brothers standing proudly with our favorite Hawkins inhabitants.
Jan. 8, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 director says he's "finally figured out" the first act of his next project
Swen Vincke suspects “a lot” of this idea will survive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke says he’s finally settled on the first part of his next project, after four months of trying. In a tweet earlier today, Vincke said that having rewritten, abandoned, and revisited multiple ideas since the release of Baldur’s Gate 3, he’s “finally figured out what act 1 on this thing I’ve been working on needs to be.
Jan. 8, 2024
Borderlands 3 writer urges fans to stop sending him their story ideas: "I cannot incorporate your headcanon"
The future of Borderlands will not be shaped by fanfiction, says Sam Winkler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Borderlands 3writer andGearboxnarrative director Sam Winkler has asked fans not to send him their theories and story ideas for the looter-shooter series. A hugely popular series like Borderlands comes with an avid fanbase full of their own ideas for future instalments, and while that’s all well and good, reaching out to Sam Winkler in the hopes of having them made canon is not the way to go.
Jan. 8, 2024
Brie Larson and Jennifer Lopez meeting at the Golden Globes is the most adorable thing you'll see all day
Larson and Lopez had a very wholesome moment at the Golden Globes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Golden Globes was packed with talking points, from those awkwardBarbiejokes to Kieran Culkin’s mid-speech shoutout to Pedro Pascal. One moment that might have flown under your radar, though, is an adorable moment betweenCaptain Marvelstar Brie Larson and Jennifer Lopez on the red carpet.
Jan. 8, 2024
CES brings us the world's first 4K QD-OLED monitors
QD-OLED monitors have entered their 4K era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. QD-OLED gaming monitors have picked up some serious traction over the last few years, withAlienwareandSamsungleading the pack. Both brands have stepped up the game at CES, though, unveiling new 4K panels with HP in tow as well. Previous QD-OLED gaming monitors have tapped out at QHD resolutions (or various versions of them), and while it’ll take some serious grunt to run each panel at its highest possible refresh rate, those after a high-end setup are well served here.
Jan. 8, 2024
Christopher Nolan pays heartfelt tribute to Heath Ledger at the Golden Globes
The director won for Oppenheimer at the Golden Globes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan picked up the award for Best Director at the Golden Globes – and he paid heartfelt tribute to the late Heath Ledger in his acceptance speech. Nolan directedThe Dark Knight, which starred Ledger as the Joker. Ledger won a posthumous Golden Globe at the 2009 ceremony, and Nolan accepted on his behalf.
Jan. 8, 2024
Cult of the Lamb's 'sex update' launches next week with a new progression system and "shiny poops"
Sins of the Flesh also adds a new rhythm minigame jokingly called Flock Band when it releases January 16 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult of the Lamb’s huge Sins of the Flesh update, colloquially referred to as the ‘sex update’, has revealed a January 16 release date. Fully appreciating the fact that a colorful indie game with a cast of adorable animals getting a “sex update” is a lot to digest in one sentence, let me unpack what’s really going on here.
Jan. 8, 2024
Deadpool's Ryan Reynolds suited up to accept his recent Emmy win, but not in the way you might expect
“Mr. Lively couldn’t be here” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds' hit documentary Welcome to Wrexham bagged five Emmy awards on Sunday, January 8, but the actor wasn’t available to accept the gongs – so he got Deadpool to receive one. TheDisney Plusshow, which charts the rise of the eponymous Welsh football team owned by Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Rob McElhenney, picked up prizes in a handful of reality-related categories, including Sound Mixing, Directing, and best unstructured program.
Jan. 8, 2024
Excellent new Halo mod brings a Star Wars Battlefront crossover for Spartans vs Stormtroopers
The Battlefront Pack is out now on Steam’s Workshop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A mod has transplanted the world of Star Wars Battlefront straight into Halo’s classic multiplayer. ‘The Battlefront Pack’ is out right now on Steam via the Steam Workshop, a creation of seven PC modders. It’s a mod for Halo: The Master Chief Collection, which takes eight total multiplayer maps from the original Star Wars Battlefront, and combines them with Halo’s Spartans for some brilliant multiplayer action.
Jan. 8, 2024
How many episodes are there in Marvel's Echo?
What you need to know about Echo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hawkeyeand Daredevil spin-off Echo has finally arrived, with all episodes streaming now – the binge-watch model is a first for Marvel, which usually drops its TV shows one episode at a time across a few weeks. Echo continues Maya Lopez’s story from Hawkeye and also features appearances from Daredevil and the villainous Kingpin (who, you’ll remember, is actually Maya’s uncle).
Jan. 8, 2024
Finally, an answer to the biggest FromSoftware mystery: how long would it take to climb an Empire State Building-sized ladder in Demon's Souls?
What a thrill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For 14 grueling years, a single question has dominated the inner machinations of my mind like a black hole in a library. Not a day goes by that I don’t wonder, sometimes for hours at a time, how long it would take to climb an Empire State Building-sized ladder in Demon’s Souls.
Jan. 8, 2024
Five Nights at Freddy's star confirms there's a sequel in the works
Five Nights at Freddy’s is getting a sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’sstar Josh Hutcherson has confirmed that the horror movie will be getting a sequel. While the film didn’t fare so well with critics, audiences showed up for the video game adaptation, launching it to an impressive worldwide box office gross of over $289 million.
Jan. 8, 2024
Good news, the weirdest legal way to watch the Sopranos is here: 25-second TikTok episodes
In honor of the show’s 25th anniversary, you can kinda sorta stream The Sopranos on TikTok When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sopranos premiered 25 years ago today – and Warner Bros. has decided to celebrate it in a rather, uh, unique way. In honor of the show’s anniversary, an official Sopranos TikTok account is posting every single episode – 86 to be exact – from all six seasons.
Jan. 8, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 players are already obsessing over the Pictomancer, for reasons both good and bad
Oh no When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 has only just revealed the new Pictomancer job, and players are already loving it. The Tokyo-based iteration of the Final Fantasy 14 FanFest just took place over the past weekend, and it was here thatSquare Enixunveiled Dawntrail’s second new class:the Pictomancer. Not seen in a mainline game since Final Fantasy 6, the Pictomancer quite literally paints things into existence, like dropping a massive ice shard on an enemy or summoning a huge Cactuar.
Jan. 8, 2024
HP announces world's lightest 14-inch gaming laptop at CES
A 1.6kg ultrathin laptop gracefully appears When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The HP Omen Transcend 14 has gently drifted onto the CES showfloor today, making HP the proud brand behind the world’s lightest 14-inch gaming laptop. The 1.6kg device beats theAlienwarex14 R2’s latest 1.9kg weigh in and still manages to keep all its components housed in a high strength aluminum chassis.
Jan. 8, 2024
HP's new QD-OLED gaming monitor can seamlessly switch between devices
KVM switching can turn your gaming monitor into a single PC hub When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. HP is joining the QD-OLED race at CES this year, with its 4K 240Hz HP Omen Transcend 32 Gaming Monitor. Those are some serious specs considering we’ve only just started seeing UHD QD-OLEDs running at such speeds at this year’s show - but HP also has another trick up its sleeve.
Jan. 8, 2024
XGIMI's new Aladdin projector could solve a bunch of home cinema problems
A nifty smart projector that can revolutionize your home cinema When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well known home cinema brand XGIMI has announced its Aladdin projector at CES, a smart 3-in-1 device that could solve a lot of problems for prospective theatre builders. The ceiling lamp design means the projector itself is tucked neatly out of the way while providing double usage as a regular lighting device.
Jan. 8, 2024
In a letter to the Marvel's Spider-Man community, MJ model reports fan harassment and confirms she's no longer "actively auditioning"
Stephanie Tyler Jones asks Spider-Man fans to “respect that I am a human being” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephanie Tyler Jones, the face of Mary Jane Watson inInsomniac’s Marvel’s Spider-Man, called out harassing behavior in a letter addressed to the superhero game’s community. In a January 8 Instagram post later shared toReddit, Jones writes: “Over the weekend, some followers crossed boundaries.
Jan. 8, 2024
Jason Aaron compares his Action Comics story to his iconic run on Thor: "I needed to, in my mind, make a similar statement with Superman"
Writer Jason Aaron opens up about his lifelong love of Superman and his goals for his Action Comics run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Aaron has made the leap fromMarvel Comicsto DC, and for his second big mainstream DC project, he’s taking on a three issue arc of Action Comics alongside artist John Timms which will put a new spin onSupermanand his opposite doppelganger, Bizarro.
Jan. 8, 2024
Jennifer Lawrence delivers the Golden Globes’ funniest joke of the night: "If I don’t win, I’m leaving"
No hard feelings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not every joke went down well at the Golden Globes, but at least Jennifer Lawrence delivered arguably the funniest moment of the night – and it might not have been one you caught the first time round if you were watching live. While nominations were being read out for best actress in a motion picture comedy or musical, Lawrence – nominated for her turn in R-Rated comedyNo Hard Feelings– jokingly mouthed to the camera, “If I don’t win, I’m leaving”.
Jan. 8, 2024
Kick bastards in the grappling foot-equipped Mirror's Edge successor we deserve: Kick Bastards
“All your kicking fantasies will be satisfied” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a slick new parkouring platformer getting positive reviews onSteam. It’s called Kick Bastards, and from what I’ve seen of it, you’re getting pretty much exactly what it says on the tin. Well, to be fair to the enemies in the game, I can’t actually verify whether they’re really bastards or instead, upstanding denizens of hell undeserving of being kicked, but I’d be lying if I said it doesn’t look damn fun dropkicking them into oblivion regardless.
Jan. 8, 2024
Kingpin actor gives Daredevil reboot filming update – and says the show has the "right vibe"
Cameras will soon roll on the Daredevil reboot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingpin actor Vincent D’Onofrio has given a filming update on the upcoming reboot – and it’s good news. D’Onofrio will be returning opposite Charlie Cox’s Daredevil, with both also making appearances inHawkeyespin-off Echo. “We’re having a really good time right now,” D’Onofrio toldColliderof the Daredevil reboot.
Jan. 8, 2024
Marvel's Echo director says "Maya’s culture plays a huge crucial role in our show" when it comes to her powers
EXCLUSIVE: Director Sydney Freeland talks Maya Lopez’s new MCU powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maya Lopez has some new superhuman abilities in Marvel’s upcoming Echo series – and director Sydney Freeland says they directly tie into Maya’s Choctaw heritage. “I will say that Maya’s culture plays a huge crucial role in our show and it’s going to inform who she is and who she’ll become, and I think one of the things we always wanted to do is explore the ancestral side of where Maya comes from,” Freeland tells GamesRadar+.
Jan. 8, 2024
Marvel's Echo director talks brutal fight with Daredevil: "She leaves the scene as a cold-blooded killer"
Exclusive: Director Sydney Freeland talks Maya Lopez’s Daredevil origins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Echo director Sydney Freeland discusses the importance of thatepic Daredevil fight scene– and Maya Lopez’s Daredevil origins. The six-minute-long action sequence sees Echo enter the scene as a teenager in her first ever job for Kingpin – and exit the scene a ruthless, undefeated killer.
Jan. 8, 2024
MMO player hits the lottery to become the second-ever person to claim a 1-in-100,000,000 drop in a staggering 7 years
This Old School RuneScape gem is one of the rarest MMO drops of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For only the second time in seven years, a lucky player has claimed one of the rarest MMO drops ever: a 1-in-100 million gem in Old School RuneScape. I asked beloved Jagex community figure Mod Ash about Coti’s drop, and sure enough, he confirmed that it’s real.
Jan. 8, 2024
MSI Claw brings more brands into the handheld game at CES
The world’s first Meteor Lake powered handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Windows handheld was leaked last week, with today’s showfloor reports confirming the device’s existence, though we still don’t know anything about pricing or availability. Still, should MSI pull it off this could be a new contender in the space. That’s thanks to the massive 53Whr battery, capable of running at full load for two hours.
Jan. 8, 2024
Netflix's new #1 movie is shocking audiences everywhere, and is already being called one of the most unforgettable films of 2024
Society of the Snow has shot up the streaming chart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new number-one movie after J.A. Bayona’s Society of the Snow shot up the streaming chart. The drama is currently in the top spot on Netflix’s film list worldwide, reaching the top in the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa. The Spanish-language survival thriller tells the true story of the Uruguayan 1972 Andes flight disaster.
Jan. 8, 2024
Netflix's new anime banger Delicious In Dungeon comes from a Baldur's Gate-obsessed artist who lovingly recreated the game's characters
The more you know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out Delicious In Dungeon comes from an artist who was very much obsessed with Baldur’s Gate - drawing the game’s cast in their own art style. Shortly after the premiere,Polygonpublished an excellent article on Delicious In Dungeon, describing it as “Chef’s Table meets Baldur’s Gate.” That comparison drew some pushback on social media, but as it turns out, Delicious In Dungeon artist and author Kui is actually a big fan of Baldur’s Gate and CRPGs in general.
Jan. 8, 2024
New trailer for Netflix series One Day sees The White Lotus and This is Going to Hurt stars take on David Nicholls' decades-spanning romance
“How is it that someone can go from being a total stranger to being the most important person in your life?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full-length trailer for new Netflix series One Day is here, teasing a sun-soaked, heart-wrenching, decades-spanning love story. Based on the novel of the same name by David Nicholls, the 14-part series follows Dexter (The White Lotus' Leo Woodall) and Emma (This is Going to Hurt’s Ambika Mod), who first meet on July 15, the night of their university graduation.
Jan. 8, 2024
Nvidia reveals AI tech promising better NPCs for games and "endless possibilities for developers," including the best part of Oblivion's beloved villagers
NVIDIA has partnered with Convai to make the most intuitive NPCs yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nvidiahas unveiled a “significant leap in AI NPC technology” said to make characters even more lifelike as they perform real-time actions even when the player is idle. According to a press release, the Convai tech - which is rolling out some of its features today - can integrate with game engines like Unreal Engine and Unity to help develop NPCs' spatial awareness, actions, and NPC-to-NPC interactions.
Jan. 8, 2024
One of my most-anticipated management sims turns you into a trinket-loving goblin shopkeeper - and it's smashing through its Kickstarter stretch goals
Trash Goblin is a management sim with an RPG twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of my most-anticipated management sims has completed its Kickstarter campaign, but there are still a couple of days left to help it reach its stretch goals. Trash Goblin - ashopkeeping sim where I can live out my dreams as a goblin merchant in an RPGlikeBaldur’s Gate 3- has now reached its initial Kickstarter goal after launching on the crowdfunding platform late last year.
Jan. 8, 2024
Only a week into 2024 and Netflix has already released a brilliant anime show
Delicious in Dungeon is going down a treat with Netflix subscribers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It follows adventurer Laios and his friends, Marcille and Chilchuck, as they descend into the depths of a mysterious, seemingly endless dungeon, in hope of finding his late sister. Along the way, the trio are forced to fight dragons, risk starvation, and resist dark forces, as they investigate whether there’s any truth to the rumor that defeating the wizard at the prison’s heart will win the victors' with unimaginable treasure.
Jan. 8, 2024
Razer adds the world's first 240Hz OLED display to its Blade 16 gaming laptop
The Razer Blade 16 could finally bring the OLED to the battle arena When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OLED screens have graced some of thebest gaming laptopsbefore now, but they’ve typically been more of a beauty feature for content creators than a performance-friendly addition. Yes, the contrast is incredible and it makes for some of the most immersive gameplay in the business, but if the speed can’t keep up - which historically it hasn’t - then the overall experience is going to be hampered.
Jan. 8, 2024
Reese Witherspoon confirms she and Nicole Kidman are working on Big Little Lies season 3
We’re officially going back to Monterey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reese Witherspoon has provided an exciting update on Big Little Lies season 3 – it’s still in the works, and she and co-star Nicole Kidman are “working on it a lot.” “We are working on it. Nic and I have been working on it a lot,” the actor and producer toldVarietyon the Golden Globes red carpet.
Jan. 8, 2024
Saltburn star replaces Andrew Garfield in Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein leaving fans heartbroken
Fans have taken to social media to express their sadness over the cast change When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released an updated cast list for Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, confirming that Jacob Eloridi will replace Andrew Garfield as the monster, and some fans are less than happy over the news. The streaming giant’stweet, detailing the new ensemble for Del Toro’s upcoming monster movie, solidifies that theSaltburnstar will joinDune’s Oscar Isaac,Django Unchained’s Christoph Waltz,Pearl’s Mia Goth, and All Quiet on the Western Front’s Felix Kammerer, with Andrew Garfield nowhere in sight.
Jan. 8, 2024
Spider-Man producers promise that final movie Beyond the Spider-Verse will be a "very satisfying conclusion"
The end is near When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versegot a tantalizing update on the Golden Globes red carpet from producing duo Phil Lord and Chris Miller. The pair promised that the final chapter in Miles Morales’ journey will be a fitting farewell, as well as giving a bit of insight into where his headspace is at following theAcross the Spider-Verse ending.
Jan. 8, 2024
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League lead shrugs off live service criticisms: "It's still full of the DNA that infuses the Batman: Arkham series"
“We don’t really think of our game as fitting with any particular label” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A seniorSuicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguedeveloper has defended the game’s live service format, saying the studio doesn’t “think of our game as fitting with any particular label.” Darius Sadeghian, studio product director at Rocksteady recently spoke to PLAY Magazine, and spoke about the live service stylings of the Suicide Squad game.
Jan. 8, 2024
Suits’ Patrick J. Adams responds to spin-off news: "I'd be ready to suit up again"
The Mike Ross actor even has an idea on how he’d return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suits actor Patrick J. Adams, who played Mike Ross on the hit legal drama, has reacted to news ofan upcoming L.A.-set spin-off. “I think it’s all in [the] early stages. It’s a show in the Suits universe, like a ‘Suits L.A.'” Adams said at the Golden Globes pre-show (viaVariety).
Jan. 8, 2024
The Boys in the Boat review: "George Clooney's old-school sports drama is solid but predictable"
Clooney steers his well-made, old-fashioned sports drama with style and skill. But it’s never quite oar-some. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Adapted from Daniel James Brown’s bestseller, The Boys in the Boat is a real-life underdog story, one that zeroes in on Callum Turner’s proud but penniless Depression-era student Joe Ranz, who desperately battles for a crew place just for the free board and lodging.
Jan. 8, 2024
The Boys' co-creator Garth Ennis on launching his "ruthless" new James Bond comic
Interview | The legendary writer tells us how he came to take on Bond, James Bond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Known for his gritty - and sometimes gross-out - series likeThe Boys, Preacher and Hitman, in addition to his forays into Second World War drama such as Battlefields, War Stories andBattle Action, the writer will be bringing his trademark acerbic humour and penchant for no-holds-barred action to Ian Fleming’s ubiquitous spy.
Jan. 8, 2024
The Last of Us 2 Remastered dev says the game's roguelike mode is "stressful" and "not recommended for weak hearts"
None of us are prepared for how stressful No Return is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ANaughty Dogdeveloper has warned future The Last of Us 2 Remastered players that the upcoming game’s roguelike mode is “not recommended for weak hearts.” No Return will see players take on the role of Ellie, Dina, Abby, Lev, and more as they fight hordes of enemies in familiar locations - includingThe Last of Us Part 2’s most dreaded enemy.
Jan. 8, 2024
The real Nintendo PlayStation cost somebody $360,000, but you can make your own with a saw, some hot glue, and a vague sense of despair
This is the dumbest retro console build I’ve ever seen and I love it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actual Nintendo PlayStation is the stuff of legends, but if you want your own, there’s a new video that’ll give you a reasonable facsimile. Just prepare to take a whole lot of psychic damage along the way. This Nintendo PlayStation is the project of James Channel, a YouTuber who specializes in utterly chaotic retro console builds.
Jan. 8, 2024
The Tomb Raider remastered trilogy is a month away and has still only shown 30 seconds of footage, but the dev insists there's "plenty more to share soon"
The classic adventures are blasting onto consoles and PC on February 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New footage of the Tomb Raider remastered trilogy is currently MIA, but the developer is promising to share “plenty more” on the highly anticipated collection soon. It’s just over a month until Lara’s earliest adventures are given a fresh coat of paint in the form of Tomb Raider 1-3 Remastered.
Jan. 8, 2024
Undertale's Toby Fox says fans should be "supported at every opportunity" amid debate over music rights in fanmade prequel
As well as being a highly talented game creator, Toby Fox proves he’s one of the kindest people on the planet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toby Fox, creator of the brilliant Undertale, has weighed in on the debate surrounding music rights in the fanmade spin-off Undertale Yellow. In development for seven years, Undertale Yellow acts as a prequel to the acclaimed indie RPG.
Jan. 8, 2024
Unity is laying off 1,800 employees, about 25% of its staff
This is Unity’s biggest layoff ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the company’s biggest layoff ever, Unity Software is cutting 1,800 members, roughly 25%, of its staff. PerReuters, the latest Unity layoffs were revealed in a regulatory filing and internal company memo on Monday. The company reportedly said it expects to complete the jobs cut by the end of March.
Jan. 8, 2024
Update ruins Minecraft streamer's 200-hour challenge just one week after he completed it: "Oh my god this whole playthrough was for nothing"
The real treasure was quite literally the friend made along the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One streamer spent 200 hours beating an absurd, hyper-difficult variant ofMinecraft’s most popular challenge, only to have the crowning achievement rendered meaningless by an update that landed just a week after it was all done. That challenge is Minecraft Skyblock. This is a mod that puts you on a tiny island floating in a vast, endless void, armed with only a couple of items necessary to start farming a few essential types of blocks.
Jan. 8, 2024
Xbox says rampant Baldur's Gate 3 suspensions are "not automatic," advises turning off auto-upload for clips of the famously horny RPG
Baldur’s Gate 3 is apparently too hot for Xbox to handle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBaldur’s Gate 3developer Larian works withMicrosofttoinvestigate concerningly common account suspensionshanded out to people seemingly just sharing clips of the RPG’s romance scenes, Xbox support has officially advised players to disable auto-upload for gameplay clips featuring “sensitive content.” In a newtweet, Xbox Support writes: “To provide clarity on Baldur’s Gate 3 mature content enforcement actions, Xbox account suspensions are not automatic.
Jan. 8, 2024
IDW renews its Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic license ahead of the TMNT's 40th anniversary
And TMNT: The Last Ronin II gets an updated release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are iconic. They are part of the tapestry of comic book history and I’m honored to be publishing their continuing adventures during this milestone year,” says IDW Co-Publisher Mark Doyle in a statement. “Our Editor-in-Chief Jamie S. Rich and the Editorial team have put together an incredible publishing plan that will thrill long-time fans, excite new readers and show why the Turtles stand shoulder to shoulder with the biggest heroes in comic shops all over the world.
Jan. 7, 2024
Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail's second class makes a colorful jump over from FF6 and Brave Exvius
The Pictomancer class has been missing for awhile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s upcoming expansion, calledDawntrail, is introducing one of the series' most obscure but loveable jobs: the Pictomancer. Pictomancer is interestingly not a new vocation in the long-running series, having originated in Final Fantasy 6 where party member Relm could bring sketches to life in deadly fashion.
Jan. 7, 2024
First GTA 6 trailer hilariously recreated in Morrowind's weird alien world
Florida and Morrowind have much in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto 6’sdebut trailer has been hilariously recreated in the weird and wonderfulElder Scrolls 3: Morrowind. Twitch streamer Micky D posted the parody trailer on the website formerly known as Twitter earlier this week on January 3, with Tom Petty’s pulsing rock song Love Is A Long Road playing over Morrowind’s polygonal alien world, just as it did in GTA 6’s first trailer.
Jan. 7, 2024
Obsidian and BioWare veterans explain how retailers killed the isometric RPG: "Truly vibes-based forecasting"
A chicken and egg situation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genre veterans have explained how retail companies (Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, and more) contributed to the death of isometric role-playing games. Obsidian Entertainment’s Josh Sawyer - who also happens to be the director behind Fallout: New Vegas, Pentiment, and Pillar of Eternity - kicked off the discussion onsocial media, when he attributed the death of isometric RPGs to the influence that retailers had on the games industry in the early 2000s.
Jan. 7, 2024
Steam just passed a record-breaking 33 million concurrent users with over 10 million in games
Valve’s storefront continues to grow When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has once again broken its own concurrent user record as a whopping 33,675,229 of us were on the digital storefront at the same time this weekend. This weekend’s most-played chart toppers include the two usual suspects: Counter-Strike 2 at first place, with a 24-hour peak of 1.2 million concurrent players, and Dota 2 in second place, with over 730,000 players logging in today.
Jan. 6, 2024
Former Stardew Valley developer making their own gorgeous life sim RPG, this time in a city with rideable bikes
The unnamed game looks absolutely delightful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One formerStardew Valleydeveloper is setting off on their own to create an urban take on the life sim genre. Arthur “Mr. Podunkian” Lee was once a contributor on Stardew Valley, the biggest farm-life-sim on the planet, and the developer is now putting that rare experience to use on a similar game set in a city.
Jan. 6, 2024
Mass Effect veteran's new space RPG confirms multiple endings spanning "years, decades, and even centuries"
More details on the newly-revealed Exodus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus, an upcoming space RPG from genre veterans, will have multiple endings depending on your choices. Time dilation can be known to affect memory, so let’s take a step back. Exodus wasrecently announcedby Archetype Entertainment, a new studio with James Ohlen, Chad Robertson, and Chris King at the helm.
Jan. 6, 2024
Pillars of Eternity receives new patch 9 years post-release, and I'm guessing Baldur's Gate 3 and Avowed are responsible
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainment’s beloved isometric RPG Pillars of Eternity just received an unexpected update, nine whole years after its initial release, and I have a sneaking suspicion that two other big games are responsible. The new patch, currently only available on the beta branch for Steam, doesn’t bring any major features or unexpected changes. Thepatch notesinstead lists several bug fixes, ironing out audio issues, misdirecting quest objectives, and other pesky problems.
Jan. 6, 2024
Skyrim players debate the easiest quests to miss: "I didn't know this existed for a full decade"
The decade-old game still has some secrets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyrim is now notorious for its longevity, selling abajillion copiesevery year and having been ported to practically all machines that have some computing power. Despite the game’s long legs, some well-versed players are still struggling to see everything there is in Bethesda’s juggernaut RPG. Longtime players gathered on the game’ssubredditto debate the Skyrim quests that are easiest to miss: “Which quests are so hidden or obscure that almost nobody ever completed them?
Jan. 6, 2024
Warhammer: The Old World is like a time capsule, and I'm obsessed
Preview | It’s good to be back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warhammer: The Old World is like hanging out with a best friend you’ve not seen in ages. Even if months have passed, it feels as though you’ve never been away. Basically? It’s a flashback to the now-defunct Warhammer Fantasy Battles in its prime. When I’m leafing through a rulebook that’s probably heavy enough to kill someone if thrown, it’s like I’m 10 with my dog-eared 6th-edition rulebook again.
Jan. 5, 2024
Wyatt Russell talks new horror film Night Swim: "If the scene calls for me to be possessed in a shower, you got the right guy"
Exclusive: Wyatt Russell talks getting into character for Blumhouse’s latest horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Night Swim spoilers ahead! Actor Wyatt Russell is no stranger to taking on dark roles – but being possessed by a haunted swimming pool was (pardon the pun) a whole other ballgame. “We did talk through scenes a lot to try and transitions were hard – I’m just now remembering it.
Jan. 5, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player ruins permadeath mode by accidentally locking themselves out of the finale
Please don’t get locked in the Astral Realm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player managed to fail an Honour Mode run in the most cringe-inducing way possible. Before we delve into the incident, it’s important to remember you only have one save slot in Baldur’s Gate 3 with Honour Mode. There’s no reloading saves, so once you’ve made a big decision, you’re unfortunately (or fortunately) stuck with your choice for the rest of the huge RPG, as one player found out to their horror.
Jan. 5, 2024
Boomer Shooters are now an official genre on Steam, as classic Doom inspires more and more FPS gems
Slaying in style When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has added another genre tag to the digital storefront, this time officially recognizing the old-school “boomer shooters,” as games about booming and shooting surge. The boomer shooter moniker simply refers to retro shooters (Doom, Quake, Wolfenstein) and the waves of modern games, usually indies, built in that style (Dusk, HROT, Turbo Overkill.
Jan. 5, 2024
Christopher Nolan had an incredible piece of advice for one of his Oppenheimer actors: eat more cheese
Say cheese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan: filmmaker, auteur… cheese connoisseur?Oppenheimeractor – and renowned director in his own right – Benny Safdie has revealed that Nolan gave him an un-brie-lievable piece of advice on how to affect his character’s voice in the WW2 biopic. According to a feature inVariety, Nolan wanted Safdie to eat cheese to “age up” the voice of physicist Edward Teller in the 1960s-set scenes which saw Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) receive a scientific award from President Lyndon B.
Jan. 5, 2024
Duke #2 brings another classic GI Joe character into the mix
Duke crosses paths with Clutch in this preview of Duke #2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound’scurrent Duke limited seriesfrom writer Joshua Williamson, artist Tom Reilly, and colorist Jordie Bellaire kicked the GI Joe portion of the publisher’s newEnergon Universeline off with a bang, setting the stage for several more GI Joe spin-off titles to come. With Duke #2 due out on January 31, Skybound has now released an early preview of pages from the upcoming issue, in which Duke comes face-to-face with another classic GI Joe character, Clutch.
Jan. 5, 2024
"We won": Marvel fans rejoice after Netflix’s Daredevil is officially made canon in new Echo trailer
All hail the Kingpin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Kingpin-centric trailer for Echo is out – and you may have noticed a blast from the past in the teaser. As you can see below, the trailer uses scenes from Netflix’s Daredevil featuring Vincent D’Onofrio’s crime boss to kick off a retelling of the journey that leads us into Echo: Daredevil and Kingpin crossing paths, Maya’s connection to Kingpin, and the eventual showdown between Kingpin and his adoptive niece inHawkeye.
Jan. 5, 2024
Emma Stone has an update on Cruella 2, but it's not coming our way anytime soon
“There’s a work in progress kind of thing going on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Emma Stone has an update onCruella2, the long-awaited sequel to her Cruella de Vil origin story – but don’t get your hopes up. “Hopefully sooner rather than later,” Stone toldVariety, when asked when the movie might start shooting. “There’s a work in progress kind of thing going on.
Jan. 5, 2024
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s marketing team jokingly take credit for the green comet that passed Earth for the first time in 50,000 years
Astronomical marketing budget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The marketing team behindFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis taking credit for a green comet that passed Earth last year. A social media post from twelve months ago shows the rare green comet that passed the planet for the first time in 50,000 years, and now, several members fromSquare Enix’s marketing department retrospectively took credit for the cosmic occurrence (jokingly, of course).
Jan. 5, 2024
Finally, an indie platformer inspired by the worst Zelda games ever made
This indie dev learned to make games by remaking the worst Zeldas of all time - now he’s making its spiritual successor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three decades ago, a pair of infamous Legend of Zelda spin-offs hit an obscure platform known as the Phillips CD-i, and while Nintendo would prefer that you forget they ever existed, they’ve inspired one indie developer to create a brand-new game in their style.
Jan. 5, 2024
First look at Arcane season 2 teases "a nightmarish augmentation" – and a major storyline for alchemist Singed
Is that Warwick?! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a long ol' wait, Arcane season 2 is officially set to release on Netflix in a matter of months. Now, ahead of its November release, the streamer has unveiled the first teaser trailer in collaboration with Riot Games – and it looks just as dark and dazzling as we had hoped.
Jan. 5, 2024
How Hi-Fi Rush came together to deliver "kinetic action comedy" inspired by Edgar Wright and Shaun of the Dead
Interview | Edge explores the story behind Tango’s surprising smash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortunately, his mentor had already asked him for new ideas, and invited him to pitch them internally. “For a long time, I’d had this idea for a musical action game in my mind,” Johanas recalls. Mikami hadn’t specifically requested something outside the horror genre, but Johanas decided it was time for a change.
Jan. 5, 2024
I played A Tiny Sticker Tale with my 5-year-old daughter for a laugh, but was nearly brought to tears by its poignant themes of fatherhood
Indie Spotlight | Turning A Tiny Sticker Tale into an inadvertent pantomime was the perfect tonic to combat end-of-year fatigue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Booooooo,” my daughter and I scream in unison whenever that sneaky, troublemaking raccoon pops up on my Switch screen. Later, we’ll learn a valuable lesson about how Rocky the raccoon is actually a nice bloke who’s simply misunderstood, trying to find his way in the world and make sense of it all.
Jan. 5, 2024
Indie roguelike citybuilder dev celebrates success by threatening to add all the features they didn't have time for during its 9-year development
Going back to their “don’t do this or you will never release it” notes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DotAGE- the merciless citybuilder about an impending apocalypse - justified its nine-year-long development cycle with unexpectedly strong sales, and now its lone developer wants to implement the ideas they never had the time for. We recentlyinterviewed the sole developerbehind the hit roguelike, Michele Pirovano, when it reached 20,000 in sales.
Jan. 5, 2024
Is it just me, or is Alan Partridge the best comedy character ever?
A Total Film writer on why the broadcasting legend always hits the back of the net… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My appreciation of broadcaster, Norwich resident, and Bond enthusiast Alan Partridge began in 1997, with I’m Alan Partridge S1 (the greatest six-episode Brit-com run ever?). After that, I devoured vignettes from The Day Today and On the Hour, as well as talk show Knowing Me, Knowing You.
Jan. 5, 2024
It took 34 years for someone to beat Tetris - now 2 more people have done it days apart from each other
The race for Tetris records is just getting started When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A13-year-old Tetris prodigy made global headlines when he became the first person to beat the NES version of the classic puzzle gameback on December 21 - 34 years after its original release. Now, less than three weeks later, two more players have managed to follow suit.
Jan. 5, 2024
James Gunn has a surprise update on Peacemaker season 2: the script is "over halfway" written
We really want to taste it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peacemaker is all set to continue as part of the new DCU and creatorJames Gunnhas a promising – and surprise – update on the second season. In response to a fan asking about how Peacemaker season 2 was going, Gunn replied onThreadsthat it’s “over halfway written”. Gunn later added in the chain that the only two projects he is currently working on is Peacemaker season 2 and Superman: Legacy, whichstars David Corenswetas a new Man of Steel for a new DC universe.
Jan. 5, 2024
Ke Huy Quan to star in new action movie directed by John Wick stunt coordinator
The Loki star is the lead in With Love When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everything Everywhere All at Onceactor Ke Huy Quan is set to star in a new action movie directed by the man behind some of your favorite Hollywood stunts. As perDeadline, Quan will lead With Love, from the production team behind recent Brad Pitt actionerBullet Train.
Jan. 5, 2024
League of Legends is getting Valorant's always-on Vanguard anti-cheat software
Controversial at launch, Vanguard has become a core part of the Valorant ecosystem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vanguard, the initially controversial anti-cheat software attached to Valorant, is coming to League of Legends. Vanguard seems to have been pretty effective - I’m not a regular Valorant player, but while I don’t imagine there’s no cheating whatsoever in Riot’s tactical shooter, it’s rare - if ever - that I get to hear about it.
Jan. 5, 2024
New Lisa Frankenstein trailer unveils first look at Fall of House of Usher star in comedy twist on classic monster movie
The zom-com was written by Jennifer’s Body scribe Diablo Cody and directed by Zelda Williams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer for Lisa Frankenstein offers up all you could want from the comedy-leaning romance horror: splashes of blood, resurrected, rotting Romeos, and a first look at Carla Gugino’s character. Described as a “coming of rage story” that puts a kooky teenage spin on Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel and Universal’s 1931 adaptation, it centers on Lisa (Marvel’s Kathryn Newton), who spends her days journaling and daydreaming about the young man whose anonymous tombstone takes pride of place in her local cemetery.
Jan. 5, 2024
New Warhammer-style Halo miniatures game is on the way
It will apparently “bring multiplayer battles to life” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Warhammer rival has just announced its new tabletop game based on the Halo universe, and it’s hitting shelves this year. Designed by Mantic (the developer behind a Hellboy board game and Kings of War, a mass-battle system in the style of old-school Warhammer), this new miniatures wargame revolves around Spartan vs.
Jan. 5, 2024
Night Swim ending explained: director Bryce McGuire teases a potential sequel
We break down the ending of Blumhouse’s Night Swim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blumhouse’s latest horror flickNight Swimhas arrived – and while the supernatural thriller has a pretty simple (but terrifying) premise, the ending might leave you with more questions than answers. You might have missed some details while you were hiding behind your popcorn, but that’s where we come in.
Jan. 5, 2024
One of 2024's most promising JRPGs is reviving its anime adaptation for free
Granblue Fantasy: The Animation’s first 7 episodes are up on YouTube When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of Granblue Fantasy: Relink’s imminent launch, the JRPG’s developer is reviving its anime adaptation by putting its first seven episodes onYouTubefor free. Granblue Fantasy: Relink is set to launch early next month on February 1, for PC and PlayStation platforms. Ahead of the new action-RPG releasing, developer Cygames has decided to put out the first seven episodes of Granblue Fantasy: The Animation onYouTubefor everyone to enjoy.
Jan. 5, 2024
Oscar-winning writer reveals he was working on a "weird" Eternals TV show: "My version was the good version"
An Eternals TV show was in the works at Marvel from John Ridley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oscar-winning writer John Ridley has revealed he was working on a “weird"EternalsTV show for Marvel – years before the movie was released. Ridley, who won an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for his work on 12 Years a Slave, told theComic Book Club podcast(H/TVariety), “My version was the good version.
Jan. 5, 2024
Peaky Blinders creator hints at movie's 2025 release date, as he announces filming plans
“I’m just working on the final bits of it”, says Steven Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight has offered a very positive update on the gangster drama’s upcoming movie spin-off. “[I] always thought of Peaky as very cinematic, so we are finally finding a screen big enough for what we want to do,” Knight previously said in a chat withThe Mirror.
Jan. 5, 2024
Persona 3 Reload’s opening movie changes an 18-year-old classic
Burn My Dread is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 3 Reload has a brand new opening movie, complete with a new track. Persona games bloody love a good opening movie, and Persona 3 Reload is no exception. Atlus has just unveiled the new opening movie for its remake, which you can check out just below, which is accompanied by a brand new track called ‘Full Moon Full Life.
Jan. 5, 2024
Portal 2's game-sized prequel mod squeezes in 40 new puzzles, fully-voiced original characters, and an 8-hour story
Portal: Revolution is out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - January 7:Portal: Revolution is out now as a free installation on Steam. All you need is a Portal 2 copy. Update - January 6:Portal: Revolution has been delayed, mere hours before the conversion mod was supposed to be unlocked on Steam. Modding team Second Face Software published ablog postto clarify that “the game is done” and could “ship at any moment, butValvehas yet to review and accept the game for release.
Jan. 5, 2024
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown runs at 60fps or more on every console, showing the value of putting the Nintendo Switch first
Pushing PS5 and Xbox Series X performance to 4k/120fps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas revealed the specs forPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and it seems that optimizing the game for the Nintendo Switch has given all consoles a boost. To quickly catch you up, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown sees the series' signature time-traveling puzzles and desperate parkour through a side-scrolling lens, with the team even adding aMetroidvania twist, stepping off from the popularity of Hollow Knight and other games in the genre.
Jan. 5, 2024
Terraria community gives its blessing for devs to delay the next patch
Though it wasn’t a unanimous decision When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Terraria’s community has given its seal of approval for its solo developer to delay a forthcoming update. Yes, Terraria is still getting updates, after 12 years and numerous “final update” pledges. This time, solo developer Redigit reached out to their community to ask if they should either delay update 1.
Jan. 5, 2024
The 32 greatest Marvel movie moments
These are the moments that make us shout, “Assemble!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long time ago, there was an idea: To bring together a group of remarkableMarvel Comicssuperheroes together for the same movie. What has happened since is nothing short of dreams coming true for the most die-hard Marvel fans in existence. Since the release of Iron Man in 2008, the blockbuster Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved to encompass over 30 movies, a dozen television shows, and so much more.
Jan. 5, 2024
The Finals devs know you have "pain points," promises to help fix them "in the coming weeks"
Let’s start with the Lights, ok? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals developer is pledging to fix “pain points” for the player base, including missing daily challenges. Taking to the official Discord channel for the FPS game recently, a developer from Embark Studios said that it was “keeping track of the current conversation around all of the pain points.
Jan. 5, 2024
Ubisoft's new Prince of Persia game boasts a feature that every Metroidvania should have
Memory Shards sound like a game changer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new trailer running down accessibility features for Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown,Ubisofthas revealed a map option so smart that every Metroidvania should make use of it. The Lost Crown lets you place “Memory Shards” on the map. Essentially, you take a screenshot of your current location and pin it to the map, and anytime you hover over that pin you can view the image you took.
Jan. 5, 2024
Unearthed interview with Satoru Iwata shows how the DS informed 20 years of Nintendo: "When it comes to entertainment, I think we know the best"
“Everything Nintendo is going to create shall be very varied and revolutionary” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The interview was originally conducted for aNew York Times articleby longtime gaming journalist Stephen Totilo, but that story only ended up using two quotes from the full discussion with Iwata. Now, 20 years later, Totilo has finally transcribed some larger bits from the interview for hisGame File newsletter, unearthing some fascinating insights from Iwata.
Jan. 5, 2024
Dwayne Johnson isn't totally abandoning blockbusters, but he now only wants to make "movies that matter"
The Rock wants to push himself like never before in his work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following therecent announcementthat Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson will be taking on his first serious, dramatic role in upcoming biopic The Smashing Machine, the former wrestler-turned-actor has revealed his plan for his career going forward. Speaking toVarietyabout his upcoming collaboration with director Benny Safdie on the sports drama, which will tell the real-life story of MMA fighter Mark Kerr, Johnson hinted that he is currently taking a step away from the blockbusters he is known for in order to “push” himself like never before.
Jan. 5, 2024
World of Warcraft veteran explains how his new MMO’s take on private areas will work, without everything feeling “sad and empty”
It sounds like Ghost will handle things similarly to Final Fantasy 14 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A World of Warcraft veteran has addressed how his new MMO will tackle private areas, without them feeling “sad and empty.” Private areas are pretty crucial for an MMO - they let players take a breather when the social element of the game gets a bit too much, and they sometimes even let players express themselves via decorations and such.
Jan. 5, 2024
Wholesome mining games Dwarf Fortress and Deep Rock Galactic unite to demand their own 'Dwarf Games' tag on Steam
And who are we to oppose them? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers making games featuring dwarves are uniting to try and get their own tag on Steam. That lead to the tweet just below, again from Kitfox Games, revealing the developer’s shock that there isn’t a ‘Dwarf’ tag for dwarf-starring games on Steam. Just think of the discoverability the dwarf-led games could have if they all had a corresponding tag on the PC storefront!
Jan. 4, 2024
11 years after this cult classic superhero MMO was shut down, the original publisher has given its blessing to the community's custom servers
City of Heroes: Homecoming now has an official license to operate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite the shutdown of the beloved superhero MMO City of Heroes over a decade ago, fans have been keeping it alive for years with a variety of custom server efforts. Now, one of those projects has just gotten the blessing of the game’s original publisher and license holder, NCSoft.
Jan. 4, 2024
Apex Legends gets the Buster Sword, crossover skins, and a new mode from Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Have a Buster Sword, as a treat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth comes to the world of Apex Legends later this month, complete with cosplay and the Buster Sword itself. From January 9 to 30, the Final Fantasy 7 Takeover event will be active in Apex Legends, complete with its very own mode temporarily replacing unranked Battle Royale modes.
Jan. 4, 2024
As the original Baldur's Gate games leak for Game Pass again, fans reminisce over the bizarre D&D systems that drove BioWare's CRPGs
Who remembers THAC0? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Baldur’s Gate games appear to have leaked for Xbox Game Pass, causing players to reminisce about the bizarre rulesets of the D&D editions they were based on. Unfortunately, while Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2 are classics for a reason, they’re not always the most accessible games.Baldur’s Gate 3is built on the Fifth Edition (5e) of Dungeons & Dragons, a system that might seem complicated from the outside, but is one of the more accessible versions of the TTRPG.
Jan. 4, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 devs investigating reports that Xbox players are getting banned for sharing clips of romance scenes
Failed the Charisma check When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian is looking into reports that Xbox players are getting their accounts banned for posting “‘gameplay content’”. In a tweet last night, the studio’s director of publishing, Micheal Douse, told players that “we’ve seen reports that some players got banned or otherwise faced issues on Xbox having uploaded screenshots/videos of their ‘gameplay content’.
Jan. 4, 2024
Clever Baldur's Gate 3 player discovers a patched-out Raphael exploit is back, and the loot is even better now
More like House of Nope When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re struggling to get decent armor early on inBaldur’s Gate 3, it turns out you can get one of the best pieces of kit as early as in Act 1 thanks to the return of a sneaky exploit. Spoilers for Act 3 ahead. “Today I found out you can knock out a certain character in the camp, and they will drop a very very OP late game item,” Reddit user Hope_bringer writes in athread.
Jan. 4, 2024
Diablo 4 player announces 'retirement' after spending an entire month and 800 runs grinding all 7 of the action-RPGs rarest items
That’s a 0.875% drop rate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Diablo 4 player spent an entire month grinding for every ultra-rare item in the game, and now they’re ‘retiring.’ That player would be the one depicted just below, taking to the Diablo 4 subreddit to bask in the glory of having obtained every Ancestral Unique item in Blizzard’s action-RPG.
Jan. 4, 2024
Director J.A. Bayona talks bringing the harrowing true story of the 1972 Andes plane crash to life in new Netflix movie Society of the Snow
Exclusive: J.A. Bayona on collaborating with the survivors of the tragedy, filming at the site of the crash, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is no stranger to telling true stories (Maestro, Nyad, and Rustin are just three recent biopics released by the streamer), but Society of the Snow brings a new scale and scope to the genre.
Jan. 4, 2024
Disney Villainous board game expansions are changing in 2024
The new ‘expandalone’ packs will be cheaper, with two characters per box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first of these add-ons will be ‘Disney Villainous: Sugar and Spite,’ a pack adding King Candy from Wreck It Ralph and Shere Khan of the Jungle Book fame. There’s no word on how they’ll play yet, but apparently Target will get a special “candy bar-themed packaging sleeve and exclusive finish on King Candy’s mover.
Jan. 4, 2024
Dragon’s Dogma 2 gameplay shows even dark fantasy RPGs can have great ragdoll physics
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a battle-hardened warrior When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Dragon’s Dogma 2 gameplay just debuted, and aside from still looking excellent, it quietly revealed some fantastic ragdoll physics. Just below, you can see 18 minutes of new Dragon’s Dogma 2 gameplay, courtesy of IGN. The video kicks off with an Arisen and some Pawns tackling some low-level enemies, complete with a lovely flaming sword and some deft parries with a shield to put enemies on the back foot.
Jan. 4, 2024
Fallout creator says the team was unsure about adding one gameplay system that's now a key strategy in all your favorite RPGs
You’ve got to reverse-pick a pocket or two, but Interplay nearly didn’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Cain, one of the developers behind the original Fallout game, was once not too sure about its reverse-pickpocketing system. It’s something we might take for granted now in the likes ofBaldur’s Gate 3– RIP to the funniestreverse-pickpocketing exploitever – but the notion of slipping items into an NPC’s inventory came around almost by accident in the first Fallout entry.
Jan. 4, 2024
Fans really want what Hideo Kojima calls his "most experimental game" - but he already made it over 20 years ago on the GBA
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas taken to social media with comments about his “most experimental game,” and in the process has revealed that a whole lot of his fans don’t actually know his back catalog very well. “It seems I have been acknowledged by creating games that go against the current of the times, such as ‘hide-and-seek’ games where you sneak into a building without being detected by the enemy, or ‘delivery games’ where you enjoy moving around in an open world,” Kojima said onTwitter, obviously referring to Metal Gear and Death Stranding.
Jan. 4, 2024
First trailer for eerie-looking The Omen prequel sees Bill Nighy try to create the antichrist
The church commits the ultimate sin in the first look at First Omen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Omen prequel The First Omen is here – and it not so subtly hints at a terrifying conspiracy within the Catholic church. Directed by Arkasha Stevenson, the movie follows a young woman (Nell Tiger Free, who is perhaps best known for leading M.
Jan. 4, 2024
From Hitman to 007 and everything between – Edge magazine goes behind the scenes with IO Interactive
Holiday Long Read | Ups, downs and all-arounds, IO Interactive’s story is one of turbulence and triumph When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visiting IO Interactive’s Copenhagen headquarters, Agent 47 is a constant presence. At reception we’re greeted by a life-size model, helium balloons bobbing against its glass case, celebrating the same anniversary that has brought Edge here. Across the room, looping clips from Animal Crossing: New Horizons follow a villager whose bald head, suit and red tie make us fear for the life of Tom Nook.
Jan. 4, 2024
Venom and Spider-Man are foes again in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1
Dylan Brock and Miles Morales pick up the Venom vs. Spider-Man rivalry for a new generation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got a preview of interior pages from January 10’s Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 from writer Cody Ziglar, artist Iban Coello, color artist Guru-eFX, and letterer Joe Caramagna in which Miles displays his cool new Spider-Sense upgrade before Dylan Brock comes crashing in with his slimy teeth bared.
Jan. 4, 2024
GTA 5 actor offers advice to the GTA 6 cast: "the most important thing is that the fans are the game"
“It’s the fans that make it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 5voice actor behind Michael de Santa has offered his advice to theGTA 6cast, urging them to enjoy their ‘15 minutes of fame’, and make the most of the fandom’s enthusiasm. In an interview withIGN, Ned Luke was asked what advice he’d give to the actors behind GTA 6 protagonists Lucia and Jason.
Jan. 4, 2024
GTA Online animal locations for the LS Tourist Board
All of the animal locations in GTA Online so you can complete Shoot Animals Photography challenges for the LS Tourist Board When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online animal locations have been generating a lot of interest, as they’re now required for the Shoot Animals Photography challenge and associated daily collectibles that are requested by the LS Tourist Board.
Jan. 4, 2024
In defense of Adam Jensen, Deus Ex Human Revolution's misunderstood champion
Opinion | Not only was Deus Ex’s augmented hero misunderstood, he’s been forever misremembered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We never asked for this. The star of this Deus Ex for a new generation was put in a hell of a position, augmented against his will after being attacked and left for dead. Considering this experience, it’s understandable that the man isn’t going to come across as the most chipper of souls, especially having that much hardware inside him.
Jan. 4, 2024
It looks like Wolverine will mark the return of fan favorite artist Greg Capullo to Marvel interiors after decades away
Greg Capullo is back at Marvel on interiors for a new comic which seems to be Wolverine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fan-favorite artist Greg Capullo has been back doing covers atMarvel Comics(like the Wolverine cover seen here) after spending a few decades away making a name for himself on Image’s Spawn and DC’s Batman. And now, he’s finally taking on some interiors as the new artist of an upcoming Marvel title.
Jan. 4, 2024
John Wick director wants to "take a swing" at making a Star Wars movie
“I’m a Star Wars guy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Wickdirector Chad Stahelski may be best known for his assassin actioners and epic fight scenes, but he’s got his sights set on something a little more sci-fi: Star Wars. “I’m a Star Wars guy,” Stahelski told theHappy Sad Confused podcast. “The first Star Wars changed my life path.
Jan. 4, 2024
Jujutsu Kaisen season 3: release date speculation, trailer, and everything we know so far
Let the Culling Games begin. Here are all the details about Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 is officially on the way and, while it’s still early, we know the hit anime will adapt the manga’s Culling Games arc. Whether you’re a newcomer or well-versed in the source material, we’re here to guide you through the essentials and other confirmed news surrounding Jujutsu Kaisen season 3.
Jan. 4, 2024
Magic: The Gathering Doctor Who review - "Lovingly crafted and creative"
The Doctor Who Magic: The Gathering line has some must-have products for those existing in the Venn diagram between Whovians and MTG devotees. While Doctor Who mega-fans will get the most value out of this release, its clever mechanics and solid deck construction make for a whole lot more than just fan service. Genius implementation of saga enchantments Introduces plenty of worthwhile new mechanics Striking and eclectic card art Melds MTG mechanics and Doctor Who theming excellently
Jan. 4, 2024
Marvel producer appears to clear up a decade-old question: was Netflix's Daredevil part of the MCU?
The three-season series existed in its own separate universe along with Jessica Jones and The Defenders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Netflix’s Daredevil part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Marvel producer Brad Winderbaum finally has the answer. “I can say that up until this point, we’ve been a little bit cagey about what’s Sacred Timeline, what’s not Sacred Timeline.
Jan. 4, 2024
Metal Gear Solid 3 and Silent Hill 2 remakes will launch in 2024, according to an official PS5 preview
The Konami remakes finally have a launch window When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the focus here is on a PS5 blog, neither game is exclusive to that platform. Metal Gear Solid Delta is also coming to PC and Xbox Series X and S. Silent Hill 2 will only come to PS5 and PC at launch, but it looks like that’s a timed exclusivity deal that’ll eventually see the game come to other consoles.
Jan. 4, 2024
Mindhunter star says David Fincher has thought about bringing back the ‘canceled’ Netflix series
Holt McCallany has been hearing things… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years on from its last season, Mindhunter star Holt McCallany says David Fincher has considered bringing back the Netflix classic. “I’ve heard that David’s thought about it. I’m not saying it’s going to come back. But what I am saying is thatifit comes back, I’m coming back with it, “McCallany toldAwards Daily.
Jan. 4, 2024
MMO dev fined record-breaking $9 million fee for misleading players over microtransactions
The MapleStory developer allegedly altered the appearance rate of items without telling players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer behind Korean MMO MapleStory has been fined just under $9 million for violating South Korea’s Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce. As reported by theKorean Economic Daily, Nexon, who develops hit games like MapleStory and Bubble Fighter, has been handed down a fine for violating the Act on Consumer Protection in Electronic Commerce.
Jan. 4, 2024
More than 12 years later, this gorgeous Nintendo DS game inspired by a 1993 PC classic is finally available in English
Coropata has been off my radar for far too long When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A 15-year-old DS puzzle game called Coropata got its first English-language release on Steam two years ago, and with all my affection for the 1993 PC puzzler that inspired it, I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to learn about it. The PC game in question is The Incredible Machine, a puzzle game where you have to build massive Rube Goldberg devices in order to accomplish various tasks.
Jan. 4, 2024
Netflix’s Fool Me Once and Peaky Blinders have an unlikely connection – if you pay close enough attention to their settings
A really big house in the country When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s Fool Me Once is currently blowing up the Netflix charts and, as it turns out, one of its key locations has a very explosive history of its own in another popular drama. The Burkett family home is the real-life location of Arley Hall in Cheshire, England.
Jan. 4, 2024
Night Swim review: "Blumhouse's new horror sinks like a stone"
A damp-squib horror with zero thrills. Russell and Condon deserve much better. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Both appealing actors, Russell (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier) and Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) are game for the ride, but are left with precious little to work with by this muddled mess.
Jan. 4, 2024
Spawn creator says it's "make or break" in 2024 as to whether the movie moves forward or not
Todd McFarlane, who’s set to direct the adaptation, is keen to strike a studio deal within the next 12 months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new interview withComicBook.com, theImage Comicspresident said that he’s giving the big studios until the end of the year to snap up the project officially before he starts exploring other options in terms of production and distribution.
Jan. 4, 2024
Steven Yeun still wants to do a Marvel movie, despite Thunderbolts departure
“It took a lot of drafts on email to make sure that I conveyed the sincerity of how sorry I was to have to back out” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven Yeun has commented onhis exit from Marvel’s Thunderbolts, confirming that scheduling conflicts are the reason for his departure – but he hopes that this isn’t the end of his MCU journey.
Jan. 4, 2024
Stranger Things star Joe Keery recounts a Bonnie and Clyde romance in the first trailer for Marmalade
The romantic thriller is out this Valentine’s Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Marmalade is here – and Joe Keery is a lovesick felon. Per the official synopsis, the film follows Baron (Keery), a recently incarcerated felon who strikes up a friendship with his cellmate Otis (Hodge), who turns out to be something of an expert on prison breaks.
Jan. 4, 2024
The Finals players destroy an entire map to push its destructive capabilities to the limit
Houses are vanishing like it’s 2008 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals players are really testing the limits of the game’s destructive capabilities. The clip just below, for example, sees players in a match bombard one poor house with so much death and destruction that it literally gets lifted up into the sky and raptured. The house sort of got its own back, though, coming crashing back down to Earth straight on the head of the player with the RPG.
Jan. 4, 2024
This official toaster burns the Xbox logo onto your morning toast for the low, low price of $40
Now where’s the Xbox air fryer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox Series S Toaster is somehow a real product that you can buy right now. As first picked up on by internet trader Wario64 earlier this week, the Xbox Series S Toaster is now being sold at Walmart for a grand total of $39.99. If you’ve ever wanted to have an Xbox in your kitchen, but one that puts an Xbox logo on bread instead of playing games, this one’s for you.
Jan. 4, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director teases mysterious villain the Skar King: "The greatest threat we’ve seen in these movies"
Exclusive: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director Adam Wingard talks to Total Film about all things the Skar King When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla and Kong are all set to go ape in The New Empire, the latest MonsterVerse mash-up that sees the two titans come face to face with a new threat: the mysterious primate the Skar King.
Jan. 3, 2024
2024 already has two dramas with a perfect Rotten Tomatoes rating – including True Detective’s new season
Night Country is a return to form for True Detective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. True Detective: Night Country is all set to hit our screens and, if you believe the first wave of reviews, it’s close to hitting the same heights as the critically acclaimed first season of the crime anthology series. Night Country stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis as a pair of detectives investigating the disappearance of eight men at a research station in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska.
Jan. 3, 2024
A 13-year-old just finished the 34-year quest to beat Tetris, but now the community is working to reach the other endings
The decades-long quest to beat Tetris isn’t over yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 34 years after the official release of Tetris on NES, a 13-year-old prodigy known as Blue Scuti is the first person to beat the game. Now the community is starting to look to new horizons - including a whole host of other potential endings.
Jan. 3, 2024
As Horizon MMO rumors continue, fans are in disbelief that it could be a PC and mobile title that skips PS5
“Red flags ahoy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A fresh set of rumors about the Horizon MMO are making the rounds, and the implication that this could be a mobile and PC-only MMO that skips PS5 has some fans in disbelief. Twitter user Kurakasis hasposted a roundupof recent information about the MMO, including anNCSoft recruitment adwhich (viaGoogleTranslate) notes that the company is working on a “next-generation open-world PC/mobile MMORPG through collaboration with famous overseas IP.
Jan. 3, 2024
As if by magic, Hogwarts Legacy has managed to end FIFA's decade-long domination over the UK's boxed game charts
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA’s football offerings have sat at the top of the UK’s annual boxed game charts for the last decade, but now their winning streak has come to an end. The release of Hogwarts Legacy has been the subject of criticism and debate due to J.K. Rowling’s public stance on gender identity, which continues to challenge the inclusivity at the heart of the Harry Potter community.
Jan. 3, 2024
As Starfield and Red Dead Redemption 2 claim controversial prizes, doubt is being cast over the value of The Steam Awards
But what can you do about a literal popularity contest? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3was the biggest winner, claiming both Game of the Year and the Outstanding Story-Rich Game Award. Elsewhere, Dave the Diver was recognised for its relaxing vibes, and Lethal Company was dubbed ‘Better With Friends’. But two other prizes have players scratching their heads.
Jan. 3, 2024
Assassin's Creed Valhalla and one of the best horror games ever made headline Xbox Game Pass this month
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Resident Evil 2, one of the best horror games ever made, is coming to Xbox Game Pass later this month on January 16. Resident Evil 2 marks the first time any of Capcom’s ace horror remakes have joined Xbox Game Pass. It’s also arguably the best of the trio - it’s so good that it kicked off a wave of horror game revivals with Resident Evil 3 and 4, EA Motive’s Dead Space, Bloober Team’s Silent Hill 2, and Alone in the Dark.
Jan. 3, 2024
Ben Stiller has a Severance season 2 update after Apple TV's cryptic tease
“We’re working on it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Severance season 2may still not have a release date, but we do finally have a new – if vague – update about the next installment of the Apple TV Plus show. Fans were sent into a tailspin yesterday after the official Apple TV Twitter accountposted a pictureof Adam Scott’s character Mark Scout in season 1 with no caption or further context.
Jan. 3, 2024
Former PlayStation head thinks game budgets will be a hot topic in 2024
Shawn Layden thinks we’ll be hearing more about budgets throughout this coming year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a little difficult to gauge whether Layden is talking solely about game development budgets, or theInsomniac Gameshack at large. Information is still making its way online from the group that hacked, and then held to ransom, the Spider-Man 2 developer, in particular story spoilers for the forthcomingMarvel’s Wolverine.
Jan. 3, 2024
From Snatcher to Silent Hill and Slitterhead – the collected works of Keiichiro Toyama
Holiday Long Read | Edge magazine goes in-depth with one of, if not the most recognizable names in Japanese video game horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There might be no single video game director more keenly associated with Japanese horror than Keiichiro Toyama. His directorial debut, the fog-choked Silent Hill, introduced a cloying, small-town-gone-bad aesthetic that remains urgent and immediately recognisable today.
Jan. 3, 2024
Genius Baldur's Gate 3 player hoards the best items to create an "unhittable" AC 31 build that turns their bard into a no-hit wonder
“No attacks are touching me. Ever.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One cleverBaldur’s Gate 3player has achieved an armor class of 31 on their bard Tav, thanks to a little mathematics and tactical item-hoarding “I have become unhittable,” Reddit user Yervax proclaimed in athread, showing off a screenshot of their iron-clad Tav’s AC 31. “Except for the rare Crit and saving throws, no attacks are touching me.
Jan. 3, 2024
George Clooney teases upcoming reunion with Brad Pitt in Wolfs: "It feels like an R-rated Ocean's film"
Exclusive: George Clooney chats with Total Film about his upcoming action-thriller with Brad Pitt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Clooney is reuniting with Brad Pitt for upcoming action-thriller Wolfs (the incorrect spelling is intentional) marking their first collaboration since the Ocean’s Eleven series and Burn After Reading. “He’s a sad, sad guy. He’s angry. He’s getting old. He’s turning 60 in a couple of weeks.
Jan. 3, 2024
God of War: Ragnarok dev reveals how he used his baby's real in-womb heartbeat to create the game's soundscape
The effect was used to create the Spark of the World When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AGod of War: Ragnarokdeveloper has revealed that one of the game’s subtlest sound effects is the sound of their baby’s heartbeat from inside the womb. In a recent tweet, PlayStation senior sound designer Alex Previty revealed what went into creating the sound effects heard during the Spark of the World section of God of War: Ragnarok.
Jan. 3, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire director teases what's going on with Kong's bionic arm
Exclusive: Adam Wingard opens up on that mysterious gauntlet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve seen theepic first trailerfor Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, you might have noticed Kong sporting a mysterious bit of tech on his arm. You can get a good look at it when Kong and Godzilla are storming side by side through what looks to be a tunnel of some kind.
Jan. 3, 2024
GTA 5 is effectively open source now, and fans and modders are scrambling to figure out what that means
Over a year after it was hacked, the GTA 5 source code has gone public When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The source code forGTA 5went public this past Christmas Eve, over a year after it was originally obtained by hackers. Modders have already gotten their own custom GTA 5 builds up and running based on that leaked code, and now the whole community is reckoning with what this means for the future of the open-world game.
Jan. 3, 2024
GTA 6's tone looks like a mash-up of the "really dark" GTA 4 and GTA 5's comedy, according to Michael's actor
Ned Luke thinks GTA 6 looks a little darker than his game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 5’s Michael reckonsGTA 6’s tone looks like it’s hitting a blend of the fourth and fifth games in Rockstar’s series. Speaking toIGNin an interview, Ned Luke, the voice and face of Michael de Santa in GTA 5, sounded off on GTA 6.
Jan. 3, 2024
Henry Cavill doesn’t think playing a super-spy in Argylle rules him out of playing James Bond
Exclusive: Henry Cavill speaks to Total Film about Bond and playing a spy in Argylle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s a fun character” Cavill tellsTotal Film in our new issueout this Thursday, which features Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on the cover. “Whether I’m ruled out of Bond because of this or not is up to Barbara Broccoli and Mr.
Jan. 3, 2024
Kerry Condon has "a lot more respect" for the horror genre after starring in Blumhouse’s Night Swim
Exclusive: Kerry Condon talks to GamesRadar+ about her first-ever horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Banshees of Inisherin star Kerry Condon has a lot more respect for horror actors after starring in Night Swim, her first-ever horror venture. “I think it was probably a little harder to act, to be honest. I kind of looked at horror actors with a lot more respect than I’d had in the past because it’s quite difficult to imagine something that’s kind of unimaginable and how you would react to that in a way where you have to be truthful,” Condon tells GamesRadar+.
Jan. 3, 2024
Life By You might become The Sims 4's biggest competition, but it was partially inspired by a very different game
Eventually, everything comes back to chess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paradox Interactive’s upcoming life simulator, Life By You, might be an upcoming challenger to The Sims, but it shares a similar core ethos with that of a very unexpected board game: chess. “As a game designer, one thing I enjoy so much is working with a game that clearly shouldn’t have any victory conditions,“Life By Youstudio lead Rod Humble told Edge Magazine in issue #392.
Jan. 3, 2024
M3GAN vs. Malignant? Two of the biggest horror production companies merging has fans excited for the future
Blumhouse and Atomic Monster have officially merged When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Blum’s Blumhouse and James Wan’s Atomic Monster, two of the biggest horror production companies in Hollywood, have officially merged. “Our deal is …. Done. @blumhouse and #AtomicMonster have officially joined forces. The preeminent homes for horror are now under one roof,” Blumtweetedyesterday (January 2). Under the deal, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster will work as separate labels and retain creative independence, but will have a three-way ownership structure split by Blum, Wan, and Comcast (the parent company of NBCUniversal).
Jan. 3, 2024
Masters of the Air executive producer says they "lucked out" with casting: "Who knew we were going to have Doctor Who?"
Exclusive: Gary Goetzman talks scoring a casting hat trick with Master of the Air’s star-studded ensemble When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And they’ve done just that with Masters of the Air, a new Apple TV Plus series featuring an all-star ensemble cast that’s spearheaded by Austin Butler and Callum Turner – pictured above in a new, exclusive image – but also includes Barry Keoghan, Ncuti Gatwa, Anthony Boyle, Raff Law, and many, many more.
Jan. 3, 2024
Netflix's Fool Me Once ending explained – who killed Joe?
Is Joe alive? Who killed Claire Walker? What happens to the Burkett family? We answer all your questions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix thrillerFool Me Oncehas had viewers completely hooked since it debuted on the streaming platform, with several dramatic twists leaving jaws on the floor. And let’s be honest – the premise alone is enough to sell you on the series.
Jan. 3, 2024
Wolverine and Colossus just put a brutal new twist on their Fastball Special combo move
Colossus and Wolverine have a new combo move that shows off the brutal new X-Men era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wolverine and Colossus first performed their signature ‘Fastball Special’ move - in which Colossus hurls Wolverine at a target with his claws unsheathed - all the way back in 1976’s Uncanny X-Men #100. Now, almost 50 years later in January 3’s Fall of the House of X #1, they’ve innovated a brutal new twist on their classic combo maneuver.
Jan. 3, 2024
Night Swim director explains how Jaws led to the Blumhouse film’s killer hook - and why "swimming pools are f***ing haunted"
Exclusive: Director Bryce McGuire talks to GamesRadar+ about the origins of his feature debut Night Swim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Bryce McGuire says the concept for Night Swim came from his childhood fears – and Jaws. “Swimming pools are fucking haunted,” McGuire tells GamesRadar+. “They can be, at least. I’ll say this in my childhood imagination, the swimming pool contained deep and dark secrets that I was convinced were rising beneath me to grab my skinny flailing legs as a, you know, nine-year-old boy when the lights went out.
Jan. 3, 2024
One of last year’s best Netflix anime shows has plans for several seasons and a spin-off
Blue Eye Samurai creators have big hopes for the Netflix show’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Eye Samurai co-creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green have confirmed they have plans for multiple seasons and a spin-off of the hit Netflix series. The animated show, which sees biracial outcast Mizu seek revenge against her unknown father in 17th Century Japan’s Edo period, proved to be a smash success upon release, withHideo Kojimaeven declaring itthe best anime of the year.
Jan. 3, 2024
Pokemon streamer dubbed "greatest nuzlocker in the world" after beating the series' most notorious game without losing a single Pokemon
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Pokemon streamer has been dubbed “the greatest nuzlocker in the world” after completing a ‘deathless’ run of the series' most notorious fan game. Pokemon Emerald Kaizo is a devilishly difficult spin on the third-gen classic. Beating it in a standard run is an achievement in itself, and as a result of its devilish complexity, it’s become a favorite testing ground for top-tier nuzlockers - Pokemon players seeking an extra challenge who opt for a ‘permadeath’ version of the game.
Jan. 3, 2024
Saltburn sickos can now buy a 'Jacob Elordi's bath water' candle from that infamous scene
An instant purchase for Barry Keoghan’s Oliver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s only one film that’s been dominating the internet over the festive holidays and that’sSaltburn, the latest movie fromPromising Young WomandirectorEmerald Fennell. Following its theatrical release last November, Amazon Prime Video then made it available for streaming in the days building up to Christmas, as a present for their subscribers - which was perfect for inappropriate family viewing over the holiday season.
Jan. 3, 2024
Star Wars director has high hopes for her Rey movie: "I think what we’re about to create is something very special"
Sharmeen Obaid-Chinroy opens up on her new Star Wars movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Daisy Ridley’s post-Rise of SkywalkerStar Wars movie says it’s going to be “very special”. Speaking toCNN, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinroy said, “I’m very thrilled about the project because I think what we’re about to create is something very special.” Previously, only male directors have helmed a Star Wars movie.
Jan. 3, 2024
StarCraft 2 modders are building their own version of Heroes of the Storm after Blizzard abandoned its MOBA
“Like many, we miss Heroes of the Storm, so we took it into our own hands” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard’s all-but-dead MOBA Heroes of the Storm is getting a new lease of life thanks toStarCraft2 modders. In a video shared onYouTube(thanks,VG247), those behind the mod, fittingly titled Resurgence of the Storm, discuss their motivations for making it and give a rundown of what it’s all about.
Jan. 3, 2024
Steven Yeun drops out of Marvel's Thunderbolts, with his character's fate up in the air
Will the Sentry be recast? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofMarvel Studios' upcoming movies has lost an A-list cast member – Steven Yeun has dropped out of Thunderbolts, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. Yeun’s casting was first reported last February, but his involvement in the movie was never officially confirmed by Marvel. Later in the year,Invincible creator Robert Kirkman let slipthat Yeun would be playingthe Sentry, an all-powerful hero haunted by a dark side known as the Void.
Jan. 3, 2024
The 32 most iconic cars in movies
These babies run on four wheels and pure soul, and have inspired generations of audiences to hit the open road. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the same way dogs can resemble their owners, in movies, cars can tell you something about their drivers. But which cars are actually the most iconic in movies? Throughout the 20th century, both the film and automobile industries experienced parallel growth and evolution.
Jan. 3, 2024
The Finals battle pass takes more than 100 hours to finish, and players are urging the dev not to make it such a huge time sink in the future
“I can’t see myself buying the pass again if it stays how it is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing The Finals Battle Pass takes a lot of time and energy, and players are feeling the burn. The Finals enjoyed a hugely successful launch, with player numbers reaching10 million in just 15 days, but as fun as some find the free-to-play shooter, for others, the grind to progress through the battle pass is all too much.
Jan. 3, 2024
The Outer Worlds 2 will solve a mysterious problem Fallout’s creator has struggled with for nearly 30 years
Tim Cain is very impressed by Obsidian’s new game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Outer Worlds 2is seemingly going to solve a design problem that the creator of the Fallout series himself has been struggling to solve for nearly 30 years. Tim Cain, who you might know as one of the masterminds behind Bethesda’s Fallout series, doesn’t really do game development anymore: he’s semi-retired, but still helps out with consulting on games like The Outer Worlds 2.
Jan. 3, 2024
XCOM strategy game veteran of over 20 years wants to do a life sim: “there’s something about life in miniature that I think is just naturally appealing”
Jake Solomon loves what life sims are up to behind the scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. XCOM andMarvel’s Midnight Sunsdirector would love to do a life simulation game because they feel “original” and “authentic.” Last year, Solomon appeared on the ‘My Perfect Console’ podcast, shortly after he had departed XCOM and Marvel’s Midnight Suns studio Firaxis after more than 20 years.
Jan. 3, 2024
Who is the new Moon Knight?
Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1 introduces the mystery of the new Moon Knight’s identity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marc Spector, Steven Grant, and Jake Lockley are dead. So who is Moon Knight? That’s the question at hand in January 3’s Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1. And strangely enough, the secret identity of Marc Spector’s replacement as Moon Knight is a mystery that’s only beginning.
Jan. 3, 2024
Witches, physicists, Tarot readers, game designers, and amateur botanists weigh in on how magic is portrayed in video games
Interview | Play Magazine talks magic with the professionals to see what it means to them, in real life and in game systems When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you know how it all works, it’s still magical. For scientist and author Felix Flicker, magic is that which is “hidden in plain sight”. Helpfully, this also describes Flicker’s personal passion, condensed matter physics, which is essentially “the study of the stuff that’s all around us” that we take for granted.
Jan. 3, 2024
New Wingspan board game with dragons has already made my 2024
Landing this March When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wingspan is swapping birds for dragons in a new board game due later this year. Announced by Stonemaier Games ahead of pre-orders going live this January 31, Wyrmspan has a lot in common with its predecessor; you’ll attract dragons to your sanctuary with unique resources before using their abilities to draw in more yet more of them.
Jan. 3, 2024
This MMO charges $48,000 for a ship pack - three times the US annual minimum salary
Star Citizen offers over 220 ships for a small fortune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Citizen has a spaceship bundle which - somehow - costs $48,000. You might be wondering what this small fortune would net you in the massive game of Star Citizen. It includes basically everything ever released in Star Citizen at the time the pack went on sale, which includes 221 ships, as well as paints, concepts, ship hulls, clothes, posters, and models.
Jan. 2, 2024
What's the difference between Marvel and DC?
Everything you need to know about Marvel and DC, the two biggest American publishers of superhero comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Why doesn’t Superman join the Avengers? WillShe-Hulkever join the Justice League? What’s the difference between Marvel and DC, anyway? If you’re just getting into superheroes, these may be the kind of questions you’ve been asking. And if you’re a long time fan, you’re probably used to answering them.
Jan. 2, 2024
Acclaimed roguelike developer says his game still has visual bugs because the screen he used to make it was so cheap that he literally couldn't see them
“I used two $70 monitors to developer Slay the Spire” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of one of my favorite roguelikes says that visual issues were left in the game because the hardware they used to make it was literally too rubbish to let them see the mistakes they’d made. Casey Yano is co-founder of Mega Crit, the studio that made the acclaimed roguelike deckbuilder Slay the Spire.
Jan. 2, 2024
After 25 years, you can finally play the original Metroidvania without compromises
Finally, Saturn’s Symphony of the Night truly does belong in this world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new patch for theSegaSaturn version of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night just dropped, and it seems we might finally have a definitive way to play the original Metroidvania classic in English with all its bonus features and no compromises. Symphony of the Night was an instant classic when it launched in 1997, revamping the once-linear platformer series with an open-ended map that seemed to take heavy cues from Nintendo’s Metroid series.
Jan. 2, 2024
After 27 years, the biggest, buggiest Elder Scrolls game finally has the fanmade remaster it deserves
“After several years in development, and the efforts of many people, Daggerfall Unity is finally considered complete” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 9 years in development, Daggerfall Unity has finally gone 1.0, bringing the impressive fanmade remaster of the classic Elder Scrolls game into its “post-release community support and maintenance” phase. Originally released in 1996, Daggerfall instantly became legendary for two things: its ridiculously massive scope and its absurd number of bugs.
Jan. 2, 2024
Argylle director Matthew Vaughn wants the film to have two sequels
Exclusive: Here’s a new look at the movie - and Henry Cavill weighs in on sequel potential When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot of mystery surrounding Matthew Vaughn’s upcoming spy comedy Argylle. Not only doesthe trailer give very little away, but as the director teases toTotal Film in our new issue, a huge chunk of its plot will likely be kept a surprise right up until its release.
Jan. 2, 2024
Arkane's sci-fi immersive sim Prey was a shock to the system, for players and its developer alike
Holiday Long Read | A sci-fi classic that’s only gotten better over time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the one hand there is System Shock, Nightdive’s faithful update to the Looking Glass original, to which Prey owes almost as great a debt as its remake. On the other, there is Redfall, a game that highlighted the imagination, innovation and finesse demonstrated by Arkane Austin in Prey – by their lack in its followup.
Jan. 2, 2024
As Peter Pan and Steamboat Willie hit the public domain, all eyes are on the Lies of P devs
There’s plenty of scope for sequels to the Pinocchio-inspired Soulslike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the most iconic characters from children’s tales have entered the public domain, and for fans ofLies of P- Neowiz’s twisted and brilliant take on Pinocchio - that’s a very exciting prospect. It’s the start of a brand new year, which, as well as getting back to the grindstone, means the end of copyright protection for several classic and much-loved creations.
Jan. 2, 2024
Baldur's Gate 3 player exploits spell slot refreshment to destroy one of the game's hardest bosses with a massive 15-character party
That’s a lot of magical minions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player somehow summoned 15 total characters to give Raphael the kicking he deserved. Raphael is one of the hardest bosses in all of Baldur’s Gate 3, and that’s not meant in any disrespect towards his fellow bosses. One player judged the boss of the House of Hope to be so tough, that they summoned in a grand total of 15 characters to deal with the archdevil and put him down for good.
Jan. 2, 2024
Chrono Trigger’s creators shower Sea of Stars with praise: “it looks great”
Sakaguchi, Horii, and Torishiyama love what they’ve seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chrono Trigger’s original developers have offered some huge praise for Sea of Stars. Appearing on aJ-Wave Radioshow in Japan last month, Hironobu Sakaguchi, Yuji Horii, and Kazuhiko Torishiyama reacted to Sea of Stars, the ace new RPG styled like the JRPGs of old. The three were full of praise for the new game, saying it had fully captured the look of Chrono Trigger with its lovely pixelated graphics and character design.
Jan. 2, 2024
Coyote vs. Acme star shares first look at canceled Warner Bros. movie and hints at 2024 release
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wile E. Coyote voice actor Eric Bauza has shared the first look at Coyote vs. Acme, the completed but canceled Warner Bros. movie. The movie was set to see Wile E. Coyote take Acme Corporation to court after every product he orders from them backfires on him in his vendetta against the Road Runner.
Jan. 2, 2024
Doctor Who showrunner is already teasing the 2024 Christmas special: "What terrible secrets does it hide?"
Doctor Who is filming its Christmas special and this cryptic tease is probably all we’re getting for months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve only just recovered from the goblins and Ruby Sunday of it all in The Church on Ruby Road, but Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies is already busy teasing thenextChristmas special. A post shared by Russell T Davies (@russelltdavies63)
Jan. 2, 2024
Final Fantasy founder is writing a new game, but he’s still playing too much Final Fantasy 14
Hironobu Sakaguchi’s commitment to the grind is unreal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy father Hironobu Sakaguchi is working on a new game, but as per usual, he’s playing way too much Final Fantasy 14 to give a concrete update on the new project. If Endwalker was anything to go by, that’s another few hundred hours of stuff for Sakaguchi, and millions more players around the world, to sink their time into.
Jan. 2, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director talks the monsters' new looks – and why this is finally his version of Godzilla
Exclusive: Adam Wingard talks creating his version of Godzilla and Kong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire will reunite the titular monsters once more – but, this time, they’ll look a little different to their last outing. Speaking toTotal Film in our new issue, which features Godzilla x Kong on the cover and is out this Thursday, director Adam Wingard teased what we can expect from the two creatures in the new movie.
Jan. 2, 2024
Godzilla x Kong director teases homages to previous Toho eras: "keep your eyes open"
EXCLUSIVE | Plus a new look at the cast in action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Godzilla x Kong follows on from the events of Godzilla vs. Kong, in which the Titan rivals went head-to-head in a bout for monster supremacy, before making up to take on Mechagodzilla. Having gone their separate ways at the end of that film, GxK sees the mighty duo forced to become a tag team again when a new enemy threatens the safety of Kong’s home, the Hollow Earth, and our world above.
Jan. 2, 2024
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the cover story, Total Film uncovers the mysteries of the new MonsterVerse movie with exclusive interviews with director Adam Wingard, stars Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens, and the filmmaking team that helped bring the mighty beasts to life. Following on from Wingard’s Godzilla vs. Kong - in which the kaiju duo duked it out in a global battle, before uniting against a bigger foe - GxK sees the iconic pair join forces again to take on a new enemy threatening the existence of life on our planet.
Jan. 2, 2024
Hideo Kojima says it’s going to be a "tough year" with Death Stranding 2, OD, and more on the go
The Kojima Productions head has a lot in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas said it’s going to be a “tough year” for him amid simultaneous production ofDeath Stranding 2andOD, as well as other projects. ‘HideoTube’ is a littleYouTubechannel where Kojima talks - extensively - about the latest movies he’s watched. All of that is a lot to work on at once, so Kojima wants to limit his overseas business trips as much as possible.
Jan. 2, 2024
I can't believe the ridiculous Pathfinder deal that saves you over $400 is back
That’s a lot of loot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another year, another faintly absurd Pathfinder deal. This time, the D&D rival is back with another massive, three-figure discount. You can currently pick up what may as well be a library of Pathfinder adventure book PDFs for just$25 at Humble Bundleinstead of $464(or£24.78 instead of £364.92if you’re in the UK).
Jan. 2, 2024
It took barely 12 hours for the first Mickey Mouse games to appear after the Disney mascot entered the public domain
Play as Mickey in a top-down shooter or be hunted by him in a terrifying new horror title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Less than a day after Steamboat Willie officially entered the public domain, several virtual adventures starring the world’s most famous mouse have begun popping up online. The first couldn’t be further from the jaunty tone of Mickey’s debut appearance.
Jan. 2, 2024
Jordan Peele says his next movie might just be his favorite one yet: "My next project is clear to me"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jordan Peele says his mysterious next film might be his favorite. “This has been…obviously, it’s been an interesting year because the writer’s strike had had me in a state of listening, and that’s where I need to be,” Peele said on a new episode of theConan O’Brien Needs a Friend podcast. “I do feel like my next project is clear to me, and I’m psyched that I have another film that, you know, could be my favorite movie if I make it right.
Jan. 2, 2024
Machamp goes on a rampage as Pokemon Snap meets Halo 2
The crossover you never knew you needed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a franchise filled with spinoffs, Pokemon Snap was perhaps the most surprising. A photography game was perhaps not exactly what the burgeoning Pokemon fanbase was calling for in 1999, but the game remained a fan favorite, beloved enough to earn itself a sequel 22 years later.
Jan. 2, 2024
Massive Skyrim Cyrodiil mod claims to have more voiced lines than the base game itself, and 116 fully implemented quests
Beyond Skyrim modders say they’ve “already surpassed the amount of voice lines in vanilla Skyrim” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThisSkyrimCyrodiil mod is going big with hundreds of quests and seemingly more voiced lines than even the mighty Skyrim itself. Twelve years after it first launched, Skyrim is still going strong, thanks in no small part to its dedicated modding community.
Jan. 2, 2024
NES devs discuss the process of creating classic retro games that defined a generation
Holiday Long Read | Retro Gamer spoke to NES vets on 8-bit coding, sprites, and the future of the old-school console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Entertainment System, and its Japanese counterpart the Famicom, need no introduction – if you’re reading this magazine, you’ll know that the 8-bit hardware catapulted Nintendo to a position of global leadership in the videogame business, and hosted the first iterations of countless classic series.
Jan. 2, 2024
Netflix subscribers can't get enough of Michelle Keegan's new crime thriller
Fool Me Once is gripping viewers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix series Fool Me Once has taken the streamer by storm – with subscribers “hooked” on the “brilliant” crime thriller. “I binged #FoolMeOnce overnight coz I couldn’t stop watching. So many twists. It had me hooked,“tweetedone viewer. “I did not expect to end #FoolMeOnce in floods of tears but that was BRILLIANT,“saidanother.
Jan. 2, 2024
New Echo clip reveals a Daredevil fight scene that looks just as good as his Netflix show
It’s Echo vs. Daredevil in a surprise early clip from the new Marvel show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As highlighted by DiscussingFilm on Twitter, a pretty comprehensive sequence involving Echo (Alaqua Cox) and Daredevil (Charlie Cox) was broadcast on television. Check the scene out for yourself below. In the clip, Echo faces down a billy club-wielding Daredevil – complete with a more traditional red suit instead of the mustard number we saw inShe-Hulk– and appears to match The Man Without Fear in hand-to-hand combat, up to a point.
Jan. 2, 2024
Nosferatu's Willem Dafoe says Robert Eggers' movie is so different from Shadow of the Vampire, he didn't connect the two
Exclusive: The actor gushes to Total Film about how “beautiful” the new horror thriller is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nosferatu isn’t anything like his last bloodsucker movie, Shadow of the Vampire, says Willem Dafoe – despite them both centering on the titular creature of the night. In the new issue ofTotal Film, which is out this Thursday and features Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on the cover, the actor admitted that he never really made the connection between the 2000 mystery film and the new Robert Eggers' outing as their aesthetics and “intention” are “very different.
Jan. 2, 2024
One of Apple TV's best shows has been renewed for a fifth season
Slow Horses has been given an early season 5 renewal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slow Horses, Apple TV Plus’s spy thriller starring Gary Oldman, has been renewed for a fifth season way ahead of schedule. The series, based on the Slough House novels by Mick Herron, follows Jackson Lamb (Oldman), leader of a team of MI5 employees, known as “Slow Horses,” who have been assigned to dull desk duty after making career-ending mistakes.
Jan. 2, 2024
Pokémon Concierge viewers only have one problem with the new Netflix show – they want more episodes
“I wish Pokémon Concierge was longer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New series Pokémon Concierge has been on Netflix for a little under a week, but it’s been a hit with viewers since it was released on December 28. The animated stop-motion show, which marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Pokémon, follows Haru (voiced in the English dub by The Boys' Karen Fukuhara), who goes to work at a resort where Pokémon go to relax.
Jan. 2, 2024
Square Enix CEO wants to be “aggressive” with using AI in game development
Takashi Kiryu wants to implement AI in game development and publishing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enix’s CEO wants to be “more aggressive” in applying AI to game development and publishing going forward. “The introduction of ChatGPT, which allows anyone to easily produce writing or translations or to engage in text-based dialogue, sparked the rapid spread of generative AIs,” Kiryu writes.
Jan. 2, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws dev promises a "deeply immersive" open world game, from cities to space
“If you go off the beaten path, the game will reward your curiosity” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlawsoffers a “deeply immersive” experience, all thanks to its design as an open world game. In an interview withKotaku, narrative director Navid Khavari explained howUbisoftis utilising its open world experience to build its galaxy. “Focusing on the open world game aspect allowed us to build out a deeply immersive Star Wars journey,” says Khavari, explaining that offering protagonist Kay an entire galaxy to explore helped create a main character who’s deliberately out of their depth: “we wanted to create a scoundrel who has never experienced anything like this before.
Jan. 2, 2024
Star Wars Outlaws release window speculation set aflame by a now-deleted line buried deep in a Disney Parks blog
That line didn’t get deleted quite fast enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars Outlaws is set to be a “deeply immersive” open world game, and it’s certainly one of the most excitingupcoming Star Wars gameson the horizon. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Open-world dress-up game Infinity Nikki is serious business – so serious its devs have already banned over 80 accounts for cheating: “We implore all Stylists to adhere to the game rules”
Jan. 2, 2024
Stardew Valley creator teases a New Year’s event with fireworks, fortunes, and more in update 1.6
Cow = good fortune When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley’s creator has seemingly confirmed a New Year’s Eve event will feature in update 1.6. It almost looks like you’ll be able to pick out some sort of fortune in the event, and the image of a cow apparently corresponds to good luck for the coming year. There’s no clues as to how this fortune could potentially translate to the actual gameplay of Stardew Valley - if they even will at all - but it’s still quite the promising teaser.
Jan. 2, 2024
Steam breaks another annual record, launching more than 14,000 games in 2023
That’s around 40 new games every single day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more I’m GamesRadar’s news editor, working with the team to deliver breaking news from across the industry. I started my journalistic career while getting my degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick, where I also worked as Games Editor on the student newspaper, The Boar.
Jan. 2, 2024
The Finals grind is real for one top-ranked player who fell asleep live on stream: "Lock in bro, wake the f*** up"
Maintaining the top spot on The Finals leaderboard is pretty tiring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the top-ranked The Finals players in the world is so committed to the grind that they fell asleep while trying to hold onto the top spot, forcing their friends to try to wake them up. On December 19, FPS pro Kyle ‘KJewls’ Julian claimed the top spot on The Finals global Leagues leaderboard.
Jan. 2, 2024
The Minecraft film casts Jack Black hot off of The Super Mario Bros Movie
Jack Black is set to play Steve in the live-action adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Black is playing Steve in the live-action Minecraft movie – and we’re not kidding. PerDeadline, Black is set to join the film as Steve. In the original game, Steve is a voiceless, personality-free avatar that players can select from among an array of skins, so the door is wide open for whatever Black wants to do with the character.
Jan. 2, 2024
The original Mickey Mouse is now public domain – and the horror movies are already on their way
Steamboat Willie is getting the slasher treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steamboat Willie, the black-and-white cartoon that introduced Mickey Mouse to the world, is now public domain – and the horror adaptations have already begun. First up is Mickey’s Mousetrap, directed by Jason Bailey via Into Frame Productions. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, the synopsis reads: “It’s Alex’s 21st birthday, but she’s stuck at the amusement arcade on a late shift so her friends decide to surprise her, but a masked killer dressed as Mickey Mouse decides to play a game of his own with them which she must survive.
Jan. 2, 2024
Three years after its first reveal, one Game of Thrones spin-off has undergone a dramatic change
Nine Voyages is still setting sail, but it’s on a very different course When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R.R. Martin has updated fans on the slate of upcoming Game of Thrones spin-offs – while revealing that a previously-announced project would now be making the jump from live action to animation. “None of them have been greenlit yet, but I think we are getting close to taking the next step with a couple of them,” Martin wrote onhis personal blog.
Jan. 2, 2024
A single developer is turning the original Resident Evil 2 into an FPS - complete with tank controls
And there’s a demo out now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An indie developer is remaking the original Resident Evil 2 as a first-person shooter game, and it’s basically House of the Dead. The original Resident Evil 2 isn’t an easy game to play any more. You could try getting your hands on it for PC, or if you happen to have a Dreamcast, GameCube, or N64 lying around - as well as heaps of money - you might also be in luck.
Jan. 2, 2024
Undertale, Jurassic Park, and Phantasy Star collide in a '90s-inspired time-traveling dinosaur JRPG made by actual paleontologists
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Check out the trailer for Dino Hazard below and you’ll get an idea of what I mean. The art style and character proportions look very much like those ofSega’s classic Phantasy Star series, the dinosaur-infested island setting is straight out of Jurassic Park, and there’s a promise that you “can solve conflicts with either HATE or LOVE strategies that influence the environment around you,” which is about the most Undertale thing I’ve ever heard - plus there are those minigame-driven combat abilities.
Jan. 1, 2024
Celebrating 20 rubber-burning years of OutRun 2
Holiday Long Read | Retro Gamer’s ‘The Legend Lives On’ series hits the grid with a free-wheeling classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segahasn’t always had a perfect record when it comes to updating its popular franchises. We may praise Sonic Generations, After Burner: Climax and Streets Of Rage 4, but then we remember Shinobi X, Golden Axe: Beast Rider and Sonic Boom: Rise Of Lyric.
Jan. 1, 2024
I'll be using Meta Quest 3's wackiest workout game to stick to my fitness goals in 2024
What if gaming can help you stick to those New Year’s resolutions? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samba de Amigo couldn’t be a betterMeta Quest 3showcase that’s perfect for anyone who wants to get to grips with everything the new VR device is capable of. It’s already my go-to game to boot up when someone wants to give the headset a whirl because it’s a full-course VR and mixed-reality meal, complete with tableside entertainment.
Jan. 1, 2024
10 FPS games that left the rest of the genre scrambling to keep up
Holiday Long Read | Meet the FPS gamechangers that really defined the genre as we know it now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first-person shooter is a mercurial concept. Is it defined by deathmatches or cinematic campaigns? Battle royale or loot-shooting? The truth is that the genre has never been just one thing. And three decades into its existence, it refuses to stand still – instead strafing and bunny-hopping into new and unexplored territory.
Dec. 31, 2023
Tony Hawk meets Vampire Survivors was 2023’s most underrated Steam Next Fest roguelike
And the demo is still available When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festbought us endless demos this year and highlighted the coolest indie games we would otherwise be clueless about. But one game that slipped by my radar has an absolutely irresistible pitch: what if Tony Hawk’s gnarly tricks were inserted into Vampire Survivors' roguelike structure? That’s the basic setup for Motordoom, a game that just exudes an ultra-cool hellish style and plays great too.
Dec. 31, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director explains how The Witcher 3, his favorite RPG, served as a "baseline" for what comes next
In addition to the Gwent-like minigame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sdirector has cited The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as a “baseline” for the upcoming JRPG. Co-director Motomu Toriyama was asked about his favorite role-playing games, outside of the Final Fantasy series, in an interview published in the Game Informer Magazine, and he supposedly namedCD Projekt Red’s seminal fantasy game without a second thought.
Dec. 31, 2023
I don't play Animal Crossing: New Horizons anymore, but it still does one thing for me every year that no other game can
Opinion | I still turn to Animal Crossing: New Horizons to mark the same occasion each year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Watching the countdown with Isabelle and the gang makes the whole affair feel a little less lonely, and every heartwarming interaction offers some comfort. When it comes to seasonal celebrations, New Year’s Eve is one occasion I’ve never really wanted to make a big deal of - especially for the past few years.
Dec. 31, 2023
I'm going to start streaming again in the new year - here are the PC accessories I'll be using
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s worth noting that when it comes to gaming, I am firmly multiplatform. In fact, I actually ended up streaming a lot of retro games last time I gave Twitch a try, including some of my favorite horror romps on the PS2 and even old MSX computer games made by certainHideo Kojima(really, Penguin Adventure absolutely slaps).
Dec. 31, 2023
Nier Automata’s Yoko Taro speaks out on crises in Gaza and Ukraine: “Looking back at 2023, the world was too cruel”
In a sincere year-end letter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier Automatais a game about existential despair and searching for a reason to live in a meaningless world. But in the end, it’s also about finding that meaning and that humanity in each other. And in line with that message, director Yoko Taro has shared a sincere end-of-year letter to call for change in Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and Israel’s escalating attacks in Gaza.
Dec. 31, 2023
The Finals’ studio deploys first big ban wave for the FPS, but it accidentally lands on non-cheaters
The free-to-play shooter aims at cheaters, hits normies in the crossover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Embark Studios has deployed the first big ban wave on its free-to-play shooter The Finals, but some non-cheating players appear to have been affected too. The Finals was released earlier this month (December 8), and while the game was showered with praise for its destructible levels and variety of tactical options, reports oframpant cheatingsomewhat dampened the successful launch.
Dec. 30, 2023
From Diablo 4 to Starfield and even Baldur's Gate 3, 2023 was an amazing year to wait a few months before playing the big games
Opinion | Patience always pays off when it comes to games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was a bittersweet experience slowly finishingBaldur’s Gate 3over the course of several months, regularly watching Larian release game-changing features and quality-of-life tweaks. Imagine eating your way through a three Michelin Star buffet and every now and then a waiter comes out to add another banger dish to the spread.
Dec. 30, 2023
I buy this bit of LOTR merch every New Year, and it's under $20
What to buy if your local toy store has run out of those nice shiny daggers… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Physical calendars can seem surplus to requirements these days. With smartphones providing access to digitally synchronized schedules that update automatically, it’s hard to see the need for a physical one you pin up on the wall. Some may argue they’re a relic of a bygone age; something that should not have been forgotten, but were lost.
Dec. 30, 2023
Modders working on an offline mode for The Day Before, 2023’s most controversial kind-of-MMO
The undead game becomes truly undead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modders are working to restore this year’s most controversial game, the apocalyptic (in more ways than one) zombie shooterThe Day Before. Once Steam’s most wishlisted game, The Day Before finally launched earlier this month following a lengthy lead-up that was engulfed in allegedtrademark disputes, accusations that the game was ascam, and controversies about unpaid labor.
Dec. 30, 2023
One Baldur’s Gate 3 group plans to collectively blow up Gale to celebrate New Year’s Eve
One last bang When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are you doing on New Year’s Eve, dear readers? Maybe you’re spending it with the family, going out with friends, or just snuggling up with some favorite games. If so, let me introduce you to the Polish gaming group who are planning to turn Gale, fromBaldur’s Gate 3, into fireworks when the clock strikes twelve - all at the same time.
Dec. 30, 2023
Super Mario maker Miyamoto has no plans to retire from Nintendo: "I’m thinking about the day I fall over"
The creator behind Mario and Zelda reveals his next steps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shigeru Miyamoto supposedly has no plans to retire from Nintendo, though his role at the company has shifted dramatically. Miyamoto has worked at the company for over 45 years, creating several of the industry’s most prominent mascots such as Zelda and Mario, influencing every piece of Nintendo hardware from the NES to the Switch, and shaping video games as we know them today.
Dec. 30, 2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon zapped my worries over the franchise, and now I can't wait for Rick and Michonne's spin-off
OPINION | Roll on, The Ones Who Live… and whatever comes next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the main series had certainly upped its sense of spectacle in its later years, it had seriously lost sight of what we really wanted. Now, though, I feel unexpectedly confident about the future of the franchise. That’s, in large part, down toThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, the Norman Reedus-led follow-up series that saw the titular survivor get washed up in France and try to navigate the apocalypse while travelling from Marseille to Mont Saint Michel, Normandy.
Dec. 30, 2023
Veteran Mass Effect writer's new sci-fi game is more The Last of Us than Baldur's Gate 3, but he's "not opposed to going RPG one day"
Mac Walters dives into his new studio’s universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mass Effect Trilogy’sformer lead writer reveals his next sci-fi game is more action-oriented, rather than the RPG you might expect from such aBioWareveteran. In an interview withThe Minnmax Podcast, lead writer Mac Walters discussed his new studioWorlds Untoldand the lessons it’s learning from BioWare’s past, specifically with avoiding the procedural world generation seen in Mass Effect Andromeda.
Dec. 29, 2023
As 2023 comes to an end, it’s time to give Black Mirror season 6 another chance
Opinion | Let’s be honest, Black Mirror season 6 didn’t deserve its harsh reception When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a four-year hiatus,Black Mirrorfinally graced our screens again this year with its sixth season. However, the mind-bending social drama wasn’t welcomed with open arms by everyone. Soon after the episodes landed on Netflix, fans and critics alike were quick to condemn the show, and the 43% audience score onRotten Tomatoesproves it.
Dec. 29, 2023
Viral fruit-puzzler crowned as Nintendo Switch’s most downloaded game in Japan, beating out Zelda and Super Mario
Nintendo’s heavyweight champs take a backseat to Suika Game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suika Game, also known as the Watermelon Game that recently went mega-viral, is Nintendo Switch’s most downloaded game in Japan. In addition to those already-outsized accomplishments, the puzzler has now topped Nintendo Switch’sDownload Rankingin Japan, nudging out some other heavy hitters from this year. Suika Game does have a slight advantage as a Nintendo eShop exclusive, but it’s an impressive feat regardless, especially since gaming’s biggest mascots made major appearances this year.
Dec. 29, 2023
Captain America, Ben Grimm and more mourn Marc Spector in a preview of Vengeance of the Moon Knight #1
Preview | Mackay and Cappuccio’s much-praised Moon Knight relaunches next week with a new title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheMoon Knightis dead -long live the Moon Knight? In issue #30 of Jed MacKay and Alessandro Cappuccio’s much-praised run with the Fist of Khonshu, Marc Spector met his match while facing Black Spectre. But while he died in battle, Spector still managed to save Manhattan from destruction.
Dec. 29, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s world map will have way more Sephiroth compared to the original 1997 classic
The One-Winged Angel has an expanded role in the remake/sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthisn’t just remaking the classic game’s middle portion, it’s expanding every single aspect, including how much the iconic Sephiroth shows up in the world map. Kitase explains that the main baddie “was not seen very much in the [original’s] world map” but the team decided to “put this element forward” for the upcoming sequel.
Dec. 29, 2023
God of War actor uninterested in playing Young Kratos in future games: “Absolutely not”
Explaining the character’s silence in the Valhalla DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Judge inherited the blades of chaos in the God of War reboot and its direct follow-upGod of War: Ragnarok, but the actor claims he’s uninterested in voice-matching earlier renditions of the character, played by Terrence C. Carson. Modern Kratos’ actor said as much during a livestream event withStreamily, where he spoke on replicating Young Kratos and revealed that one studio actually asked him to voice match Carson.
Dec. 29, 2023
Here's how to create the perfect Asus ROG Ally setup from day one
The Asus ROG Ally is an all-in-one PC by itself, but creating a desktop setup really unlocks its full potential When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheAsusROG Ally is perfectly capable of running the latest and greatest games all by itself, but where’s the fun in that. The USB-C port opens you up to a whole host of additional accessories and docking opportunities which means a full desktop style setup is just a few cables away.
Dec. 29, 2023
Song of Nunu is the perfect League of Legends spinoff for a new generation of fans
Indie Spotlight | Song of Nunu brings childlike wonder to the world of League of Legends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an exceedingly gentle experience, belying Willump’s towering presence over almost everything else in this frozen world. Within the League of Legends universe, it’s made clear that the Freljord is a dangerous and unforgiving place, but Nunu and Willump have long since made it clear that they’d prefer to buck that trend.
Dec. 29, 2023
Tekken 8's Kuma gets a new trailer, and no one questions why they have to fight a bear
Kuma in Tekken 8 fights with improved bear martial arts and a salmon missile, because why not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As one of the longest-running gaming storylines ever, the Tekken series has seen a whole assortment of oddball events and fierce fighters surrounding the over-the-top King of the Iron Fight tournament. While Tekken has had space ninjas, large robots, and demons join its roster, no other character – in my view – is weirder than Kuma, the fighting bear.
Dec. 29, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3, Starfield, and Hogwarts Legacy are Steam’s most-played and best-selling 2023 games
Valve reveals the year’s biggest games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam has released its annual end-of-year charts, ranking the games that have generated the most cold-hard cash on the digital PC storefront. Frequent chart-toppers this year include the obvious subjects (Baldur’s Gate 3,Starfield), as well as the games that silently crushed it (Sons of the Forest, Goose Goose Duck.
Dec. 29, 2023
The best PlayStation demos of all-time and what made them special
Holiday Long Read | Play Magazine explores some of PlayStation’s most memorable demos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You remember game demos, right? Trials, teasers, tasters? It’s easy to believe that most publishers don’t remember them, given how rare a free sample of a new game is nowadays. We’re not talking about time-limited betas, but something you can play at your own pace, and as many times as you like, whenever you like.
Dec. 28, 2023
Renfield is one of this year’s most overlooked horror movies, and it's worth a revisit
OPINION | The Nicholas Hoult-led horror-comedy is a gory tale of hope that’s well worth a revisit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was a good year for horror. In fact, it was areallygood year for horror – for both big-budget franchise sequels and independent one-off features alike. But while you were out watchingEvil Dead Riseon a first date or hiding behind your popcorn duringSkinamarink, there was one spooky movie that may have slipped through the cracks.
Dec. 28, 2023
"Another Mass Effect? Do I have it in me to do another?” - Former BioWare lead writer reflects on his last project with the studio
The former BioWare lead says he was ready to depart before the Legendary Edition, but decided to see it through When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s fair to say that the most defining work from developerBioWareis theMass Effectseries, which would become an influential RPG franchise. But in the years since the conclusion of the main trilogy, the sequel Andromeda, and the Legendary Edition, the studio has undergone several changes following many key creatives departing for new opportunities elsewhere.
Dec. 28, 2023
Call Of The Wild: Edge 393 explores how the creators of Payday are bringing the heist genre into the future with Den Of Wolves
“We wanted a fresh start – to really make it something different” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With few exceptions, the open-world game has largely been the preserve of Western studios – those with deep enough pockets to fund the development of large-scale sandboxes, rich in scope and detail alike. But with publisher NetEase evidently prepared to splash the cash, Hangzhou-based Everstone is plotting to put China at the very heart of the genre with the forthcoming Where Winds Meet.
Dec. 28, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth creative director didn’t want "reflex-type" action without the strategic elements he considers "core" to the JRPG series
Creative director Tetsuya Nomura explains why the series needs to keep its tactical focus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For more on Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, check out our detailed guide oneverything we know so far, and if you’re looking for other games to try out ahead of Rebirth’s launch, check out our roundup of thebest JRPGsto play right now.
Dec. 28, 2023
Genshin Impact devs on swapping open worlds and real-time combat for deftly assembled dungeons in Honkai Star Rail
Interview | HoYoverse on creating Honkai Star Rail: a spacefaring RPG to stand alongside Genshin Impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few free-to-play games have managed to appeal to PlayStation players as strongly as Genshin Impact. HoYoverse’s debut on the console has offered constant updates, compelling combat, and a sweeping adventure that easily surpasses 100 hours - all for the grand cost of nothing.
Dec. 28, 2023
Got DnD for Christmas? This is what you need next
What should you roll next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, you’ve just got a DnD campaign for Christmas. What now? Should you start looking at miniatures? Is it worth getting extra dice? And which books should you buy next? There are plenty of questions, and it can all be a bit overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Our experts have rolled a nat 20 on Investigation, and that means we have some recommendations of what to do next – more specifically, which tools andDungeons and Dragons booksshould join your collection.
Dec. 28, 2023
Holiday Long Read: Edge magazine in conversation with Dreams developer Media Molecule
Holiday Long Read | Earlier this year, Edge magazine went in-depth with Media Molecule to chat Dreams and the studio’s ‘play, create, share’ ethos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the better part of two decades, Media Molecule has been in the business of breaking down creative boundaries: not just by placing game development tools in the hands of its audience, but by finding ways to actively encourage players to become makers.
Dec. 28, 2023
Asked if his new sci-fi game is "more Mass Effect or Severance," 19-year BioWare vet says you can "split the difference"
Former BioWare writer Mac Walters gives some insight on his next project at Worlds Untold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FormerBioWarewriter and project lead Mac Walters recently gave some insights on the new game from Worlds Untold. While details are scarce, we know it’ll be a sci-fi action-adventure game, and not at all an RPG likeMass Effect.During an interview with theMinnMaxgaming podcast, the studio head of Worlds Untold talked about his career at BioWare and what’s next for him at his new venture.
Dec. 28, 2023
The Finals devs weren't even going to make a shooter at first, but what else are you gonna do with a team full of Battlefield veterans?
The key behind making one of the wildest shooters out now was all about putting “control in the hands of the player” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finalsfrom developer Embark Studios has made quite a splash for a new free-to-play shooter. During its launch week, it pulled in well over 225,000 players on Steam alone and has retained a solid number of players in the following weeks.
Dec. 27, 2023
This $50 gadget lets you play Nintendo Switch on iPad or your laptop
The Genki ShadowCast 2 can set you up for big-screen gameplay without the need for a TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nintendo Switch is already a versatile console - but we always want more. What do you need when you want a bigger screen than your handheld can provide, but don’t have access to the full TV experience?
Dec. 27, 2023
Diablo 4 head says Blizzard will "embrace," not insta-nerf, busted stuff like Ball Lightning Sorcerers: "Just let 'em have fun, we'll deal with it later"
Blizzard dev talks the key lessons he learned from the first months of Diablo 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The general reception surroundingDiablo 4has had many ups and downs in its first six months since release. Currently, Diablo 4 is in a far better state than it was earlier this year. Evidently, the developers learned some valuable insights on carefully tuning this massive action RPG to meet community expectations.
Dec. 27, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 director apologizes for the long wait for the JRPG, says its best ideas were inspired by lack of sleep
The game director credits fans' support for making the sequel a reality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Play Magazine has more details onDragon’s Dogma 2andTekken 8, and if you want to check it out, you can head over toMagazine Directto subscribe or buy individual issues. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Dec. 27, 2023
Duke is a satisfying and surprising reinvention of G.I. Joe for the new Energon Universe
Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly smartly update the war comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a memorable moment in November’s Transformers #2 (we wrote about ithere) where Decepticon Starscream, dogfighting with a US Air Force fighter jet, changes into his robot form, forces his opponents to eject from their plane, and then claps his metal hands together, gleefully splatting one of the humans in front of the other.
Dec. 27, 2023
How a parchment of ideas evolved into the RPG work of art that is Pentiment
Holiday Long Read | Edge magazine explores the making of Obsidian’s uniquely eye-catching hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Your first act in Pentiment is a simple one, yet loaded with layers of deeper meaning. The game begins with the camera zooming in on a thick book, propped up against a large wooden board. Suddenly, it flips open to reveal a page of Latin text – at which point a smooth, oval-shaped stone appears, inviting you to press it down against the page to erase the printed words and images.
Dec. 27, 2023
Skyrim player watches Dragon kill a mammoth by hoisting it into the air
13 years since its release, there’s still a lot of weird things to find in this classic Bethesda RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Initially shared by user Carg72, he witnessed a hostile encounter with a Dragon and Mammoth, two of the most prominent enemies to encounter in the game. While it’s common to see hostile enemies fight amongst each other in the wild – players have had a lot of fun over the years seeing Giants use their club to smash monsters into the air – this Dragon vs.
Dec. 27, 2023
With GTA 6 taking us back to Miami, here's how the original GTA Vice City came to life
Holiday Long Read | How Grand Theft Auto Vice City went from a reskin to a revolution for the GTA series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Through the eyes of a retro lover, Grand Theft Auto must be such a curious franchise. For those truly devoted retroists, the original pair of PlayStation games that started life as Race ‘N’ Chase feel a world away from the massive blockbusters that dominate the gaming industry for a few months each time a new one is released.
Dec. 27, 2023
Barbie features my favorite scene of 2023, and it captures humanity at its best
OPINION | Barbie is full of some fantastic moments, but its most emotional scene is the one that lingers longest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What were we made for? The moment in question comes right towards the end of Gerwig’s toy story. Robbie’s Stereotypical Barbie has saved Barbie Land and helped Ryan Gosling’s Ken realize he’s Kenough on his own, but there’s one thing that remains – what’s next for her?
Dec. 26, 2023
This RPG collision of Pokemon and Digimon is an amazing surprise for the end of the year, and I'm already in love with my starter creature
Anode Heart’s nostalgic formula has been a hit with Digimon fans especially When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a bit late to the party withAnode Heart, a creature collector RPG that launched to near-perfect user reviews last month, and I’m kind of kicking myself for it. After dipping my toes in the free demo on Steam, I reckon this could be one of the most underrated Pokemon-likes of the year, in no small part because it’s got a heaping helping of Digimon in its DNA.
Dec. 26, 2023
Exploring the impact of Resident Evil 4 and how it redefined the series forever
Holiday Long Read | Retro Gamer revisits the Resident Evil game that changed everything When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While there had been a handful of innovations during its first three critically acclaimed games, the core gameplay of the main Resident Evil series had remained broadly the same by the turn of the century. As the new millennium dawned, it was time for a significant change that would redefine the series forever.
Dec. 26, 2023
2023 has made me more optimistic than ever about the future of Star Wars
Opinion | I’ve never been more excited about the future of the galaxy far, far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s never been a better time to be a Star Wars fan. Okay, granted, I wouldn’t mind hopping through theWorld Between Worldsto watch the original movie on opening night. But, since that’s unlikely to happen anytime soon, I’ll focus on the here and now.
Dec. 26, 2023
Getting stuck in a game can be the best way to bond with it and reflect on why you're playing in the first place
Holiday Long Read | How hitting a wall can force you to revisit past areas and re-appreciate them all over again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lies of Pis exceptional. A soulslike reimagining of The Adventures of Pinocchio, this visually impressive game is as captivating as it is intimidating, serving alluring mystery with a side-helping of a riot of demanding enemies ready to dismantle our outrageously handsome hero puppet.
Dec. 26, 2023
Get a PS5 for Christmas? Here are the accessories I can't live without
Here are the PS5 upgrades I’d recommend picking up in Boxing Day sales When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Boxing Day sales are upon us, and they might be the perfect way for you to upgrade the PS5 that Santa so kindly delivered to you. Out of the box, the PlayStation 5 is impressive enough - I can personally recommend testing out Astro’s Playroom and the amazing features of the DualSense - that’s still a must for everyone after setting it up.
Dec. 25, 2023
Before Baldur's Gate 3, these games made D&D's Forgotten Realms a fixture on PlayStation
Play Magazine exhumes the best PlayStation games that incorporated one iconic D&D setting over the years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Forgotten Realms is not just Dungeons & Dragons' most popular setting, but one that belongs to everybody. One where the story told by your dungeon master across a dining room table is every bit as valid as the one projected onto a cinema screen in Honor Among Thieves.
Dec. 25, 2023
Rye Lane was a masterclass in how to make a rom-com in 2023
OPINION | Rye Lane is a fresh, exciting take on the genre – and a love letter to south London When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. London and rom-coms go together like a Joni Mitchell CD and crying at Christmas, but neither has been committed to the big screen quite like Rye Lane. Released this past spring, Raine Allen-Miller’s debut feature follows two strangers thrown together for a madcap journey around the city’s streets in a bid to get back at their respective exes.
Dec. 25, 2023
Say no more: this beautiful Metroidvania looks like a clever mix of Hollow Knight, Zelda, and one of 2013's best games
Dewborne Dawn has some big Dust: An Elysian Tail energy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You play as Dew, a cute little blue creature wielding a sword with the power to quell the curse infecting the world of Ephemore. Dust: An Elysian Tail’s influence is clear in the way Dew moves and how they, as well as the rest of the largely bestial cast, look and behave.
Dec. 25, 2023
These are the 6 Nintendo Switch accessories I'm buying this Christmas
Just unwrapped a new console or looking to spruce up your old setup? Here’s what I’m buying this holiday season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you’ve just unwrapped your first handheld or you’re looking to revitalize your old setup this holiday season, there are plenty of Nintendo Switch accessories to take advantage of. I spend the year testing all the latest gadgets to hit the shelves, storing up ideas for my post-holiday shopping spree to start the new year right.
Dec. 25, 2023
This retro anime-inspired adventure game might be the most faithful Studio Ghibli riff yet
Vivarium feels like a playable Kiki’s Delivery Service When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve seen a lot of Ghibli-like indie games this year, but this might be the most faithful one yet. Vivarium, which recently debuted during theWholesome Snack showcase, is a retro anime-inspired adventure game that I can’t stop thinking about. As soon as I saw the trailer for this one, I immediately thought of Studio Ghibli’s Kiki Delivery Service or My Neighbor Totoro - mostly due to the game’s small-town feel and character designs.
Dec. 25, 2023
With the GTA 6 hype train in motion, 2024 will be the most exciting year for Grand Theft Auto in the series' almost 30-year existence
Grand Theft Advent | Merry Christmas, happy Grand Theft Advent, and here’s to a busy and rumor-driven New Year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Firstly: Merry Christmas! Secondly: thank you for taking the time to visit GamesRadar+ on this day of Santa Claus and Jesus Christ. And Thirdly: thanks also for tuning in toGrand Theft Advent, our month-long celebration of all things GTA – a feature takeover that kicked off on December 1 with us speculating aboutwhenwe might see the long-awaited and much-anticipatedGTA 6trailer, carried on through the unexpected early drop of said trailer a few days later, and spent the remainder of its 25-day run hypothesizing about what it all meant and what we might see next.
Dec. 24, 2023
The first GTA 6 trailer was incredible – but what can we expect from the second?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In just 91 seconds, theGTA 6trailer gave us a breakneck overview of life in Vice City. Sure, Lucia also featured heavily – the star of the next Grand Theft Auto game’s narrative showing – alongside what appears to be her rumored counterpart, Jason. But everything else in that short minute-and-a-half snippet of in-engine footage teased cars, clubs, cash and carefree debauchery; on land and by sea and while tearing through the sky.
Dec. 24, 2023
Candela Obscura game designers on why it was so important to break out from Cthulhu's shadow
Interview | Out with the old, in with the new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. People don’t always make sense, and Candela Obscura gets that. Actually, I’d argue this is its greatest strength. Making a convincing world isn’t just about creating monsters to fight or nations for a map; it’s about the little things. Superstitions. Old habits. Odd beliefs.
Dec. 24, 2023
Fallout London, the "game-size" RPG conversion mod, sees a slight delay due to global conflicts
Fallout 4 goes across the pond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 4’smost ambitious, “game-size” conversion mod takes the post-apocalypse to London City and it finally has a release date. To tide us over until release, the team also dropped an overview video to tease almost every aspect of the game. Fallout London is more than just a new paint job over the Commonwealth - it makes sweeping changes to every part of Fallout 4.
Dec. 24, 2023
A Baldur's Gate 3 playthrough with Swen Vincke and Lord of The Rings’ Elijah Wood and Sean Austin is the D&D session I didn't know I needed
Delightful viewing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke was joined by none other than two Lord of the Rings alums for a hilariousBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough - and it’s the essential Christmas viewing I didn’t know I needed. Larian shared the brief playthrough on social media, which had the developer’s big boss walk Elijah Wood (Frodo Baggins) and Sean Astin (Samwise Gamgee) through the D&D RPG’s opening hours.
Dec. 24, 2023
I made an arcade light gun setup using a handheld, and you can too over Christmas
Deck the halls with arcade hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a retro gaming enthusiast, I am a complete sucker for old light gun games. The only problem is, my local amusement center just retired its long-standing House of the Dead 2 arcade cabinet, and using console alternatives like the PS2 Namco GunCon requires fishing an old CRT TV out of storage.
Dec. 24, 2023
Is the current video game remake trend a worthy nod to the past, or a safe play obstructing new ideas?
Opinion | Making sense of life in the time of remakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The history of video games is as much a history of remaking and remastering: bedroom coders pulling apart the pieces and putting them back together, developers recreating arcade games for home consoles, or using better tech and bigger budgets to move with the times.
Dec. 24, 2023
Steam Winter Sale has too many discounts - so check out these 10 games under $10 that you’ve probably never played before
The best savings buried under Valve’s algorithm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s Winter Sale is absolutely packed with savings on games big and small. But the more obscure or overlooked gems are often stuck beneath the pesky algorithm. To save your wrist from the pain of endlessly scrolling, we’ve compiled ten games you’ve probably never played before, all on sale for under $10.
Dec. 24, 2023
Steam’s newest hit citybuilder has near-perfect reviews and asks the brave question: what if Lemmings but capitalism?
(the) Gnorp Apologue has little people doing cute things When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s next city-building hit mixes two endlessly endearing things: Lemmings-style people-guiding to collect money and an incomprehensible amount of particles flying around the screen. The oddly titled (the) Gnorp Apologue came out onSteamearlier this month - December 14 - and the storefront describes it as the “journey of the gnorps as you guide them towards their goal of delightfully excessive wealth accumulation.
Dec. 24, 2023
From Netflix’s killer new line-up to Attack on Titan’s farewell, 2023 was one of anime’s best years ever
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A year to remember In March, Attack on Titan rumbled on with the longest final season ever, premiering the first of two ‘Final Chapters’ that followed Eren’s descent from fiery protagonist to the hit anime’s Big Bad. It eventually stuck the landing in November, too. Its final episode was a bittersweet farewell, tinged with a sense of sadness and melancholy that could only come from a show that audiences have followed for the better part of a decade now.
Dec. 23, 2023
Baba Is You creator releases follow-up inspired by 2018's best roguelike - and it's free for Christmas
Go Into The Baba When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My favorite thing about Mobile Suit Baba, from the little I’ve played, is how it incorporates those logic puzzles with Into The Breach’s minimalist strategy. One objective tasked me with clearing out all hills - you know, those natural formations that can’t be casually destroyed - so the solution was to use abilities to push the “Hill Is Weak” blocks together.
Dec. 23, 2023
Did the GTA 6 leaks help or hinder Rockstar's long-awaited GTA 6 trailer reveal?
Grand Theft Advent | Rockstar has come through one of the most turbulent periods in its history pretty unscathed, it would seem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is a series, after all, whose earliest, most crudely-animated, top-down law-breaking fare was debated and dissected in the UK parliament and US senate. It has now courted controversy for over 26 years, and has been the driving force of misleading tabloid headlines since day one.
Dec. 23, 2023
Doctor Who showrunner says Ncuti Gatwa's take on the Time Lord is the most emotional yet
Exclusive: Russell T Davies tells SFX magazine about Ncuti Gatwa’s take on the Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor has arrived in style. According to Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies, there’s something very specific about his take on the iconic Time Lord that’s all new – and all Gatwa. Speaking toSFX magazinein the latest issue, which features Gatwa’s Doctor on the cover, Davies spoke about the actor’s unique spin on the character.
Dec. 23, 2023
Doctor Who stars tease the upcoming episodes, including the Boogeyman and huge odyssey for Ruby
Exclusive: SFX magazine talks to Ncuti Gatwa, Millie Gibson, and Russell T Davies about the new era of Doctor Who When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new era of Doctor Who is about to begin. The Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, now has the keys to the TARDIS and is getting ready to go all timey-wimey for his first full season.
Dec. 23, 2023
Doctor Who’s new TARDIS features a heartfelt tribute to a late colleague
Exclusive: Phil Sims takes SFX magazine on a tour of the new TARDIS When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Doctor’s new TARDIS, which debuted during the 60th anniversary specials, is full of impressive details, and in the new issue ofSFX magazine, we get an exclusive tour. Production designer Phil Sims tells us in the issue, which features Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa on the cover, all about how they brought showrunner Russell T Davies' ambitious designs to life, as well as the smaller details they included.
Dec. 23, 2023
Doctor Who’s new TARDIS jukebox contains hints about upcoming plot points
Exclusive: Doctor Who production designer Phil Sims shares some interesting insight about the new TARDIS with SFX magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The jukebox in the new TARDIS could hold some big clues about the future of Doctor Who. Production designer Phil Sims shared this insight withSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who’s Ncuti Gatwa on the cover.
Dec. 23, 2023
Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is free for one day only, offering dozens of hours of RPG exploration
Pick up a Bethesda gem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition is available for free today, giving you a chance to grab this iconic Bethesda RPG for nothing. Every year, theEpic Games Storegives away a different game every day, letting PC users add a bunch of new games to their libraries for no extra cost.
Dec. 23, 2023
Total Film's 2023 in review: Chris Pine and more talk Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature originally appeared in issue 335 of Total Film.Subscribe to Total Film hereto never miss an issue. “They’re absolutely right, I do hate everything, and I hate everyone…” Total Film’s just hopped on an evening Zoom call with Hugh Grant and shared the sentiments of Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley – the directors ofDungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves– who previously told TF that, when casting their fantasy epic, they were hesitant about approaching the British icon because of his high standards.
Dec. 23, 2023
GTA 6 theorists reckon they know when the second trailer is due based on artwork, bullet holes, and braille
Only one way to find out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Internet detectives have arguably looked a little too deeply intoGrand Theft Auto 6’sartwork to create theories based on bullet holes and braille. Eagle-eyed snoopers recently zoomed into the car’s bullet wounds and are speculating that the holes are teasing another trailer. The pattern supposedly translates to “1, 9, more” in braille - and some are taking this to mean that the second trailer is due next September.
Dec. 23, 2023
In an unbelievable year for games, Soulslikes were so good that they could almost pass for FromSoftware originals
Opinion | Lies of P is a near-perfect imitation of the Souls formula, and not the only standout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t make a habit of replaying games. If anything, I make a habit ofnotreplaying games. It’s hard for me to sit down and do something all over again while fighting the thought that I could be experiencing something all-new instead and whittle away at my backlog.
Dec. 23, 2023
Kill Team: Salvation review: "A breeding ground for memorable moments"
Those beautiful new units (with compelling mechanics and powerful loadouts) will probably draw you in to Kill Team: Salvation, but its novel environmental hazards and campaign should keep you there. Just be warned - this isn’t a starter set, and it doesn’t come with the rules or tools you need to learn Kill Team. Next, it’s at its best with the Bheta-Decima scenery box… which is sold separately. While these aren’t catastrophic issues, they are worth bearing in mind.
Dec. 23, 2023
Killer Klowns From Outer Space director has an idea for a TV show sequel to the horror-comedy
Exclusive: Stephen Chiodo wants to make an “eight-part miniseries” to continue the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Killer Klowns From Outer Space, a horror-comedy about a group of blood-sucking clown-shaped aliens, turns 35 this year – and the movie has achieved cult classic status over the past three and a half decades. Despite its snowballing fanbase, a sequel to Killer Klowns From Outer Space has yet to receive the green light – although not through a lack of trying.
Dec. 23, 2023
Monster Hunter World is popping off on Steam again after Capcom’s online campaign and Monster Hunter Wilds’ reveal
Five years later, still a juggernaut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter World is enjoying a monstrous resurgence on Steam this week. Monster Hunter World’s evergreen success speaks to the game’s undeniable quality, the community’s enthusiasm to come back, and the massive savings on PC. TheSteam Winter Salecurrently has countless discounts on games, fromSoulslikesto shooters, but World is still an absolute steal at£8/10considering an average campaign could take up to 40 hours.
Dec. 23, 2023
Night Swim director hints at early Easter egg that could set up a sequel to the horror movie
Exclusive: Bryce McGuire says there are “much deeper waters to explore” when it comes to Night Swim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Night Swim hasn’t even been released in cinemas yet, and director Bryce McGuire already has plans for a sequel. In fact, the filmmaker has encouraged genre fans to look out for an early Easter egg in the haunted pool horror that could set up a second installment.
Dec. 23, 2023
Saw producer already has an idea for the next movie – and addresses whether we will get a sequel to spin-off Spiral
Exclusive: Saw producers Mark Burg and Oren Koules tease where they are thinking of taking the saga next When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AlthoughSaw 11 is fast approaching, we still don’t know what the movie will entail Luckily, in a new interview withSFX magazine, the producers reveal they’ve got some big ideas that will tie up a few X-shaped loose ends.
Dec. 23, 2023
These are the best last-minute PS5 gifts available now
Digital delivery gift cards are an instant win for last-minute PS5 gift hunters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re cutting it real close to the big day here, but if you’re on the hunt for last-minute gifts these PS5 digital delivery options are your go-to this week. We’re past the last shipping dates for most retailers now, so if you don’t want to rely on stock at your local brick and mortar Best Buy or Walmart for PS5 gifts, these instant delivery gift cards come in particularly handy.
Dec. 23, 2023
Following backlash, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director reignites debate over how to pronounce Cait Sith
The name’s Charlie. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sdirector has once again reignited the almost three-decade debate over how to pronounce Cait Sith’s name. Two months ago,Square Enix’s social media accounts seeminglyput the debate to restand revealed that Cait Sith is pronounced exactly how it looks: “Kate Sith”. That calm period was short-lived, however, since director Naoki Hamaguchi reportedly has a different pronunciation for the party member.
Dec. 22, 2023
2023's most divisive Marvel movie quietly introduced the MCU's most fascinating idea in years
OPINION | Ant-Man 3 introduced one of the most interesting ideas that the MCU has ever had When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the benefit of hindsight, it’s both baffling and amusing that Kevin Feige decided to hinge the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe onAnt-Man 3. While the resoundingly popularNo Way Homemarked the official introduction of Marvel’sMultiverse Saga– using it as a chance to unite three beloved Peter Parkers – it was Quantumania that debuted Thanos’ replacement.
Dec. 22, 2023
After 23 years, developer reveals he snuck a cheat code past Sony that turns a cult-classic horror game into a godsend for retro enthusiasts
Alien Resurrection can be turned into a “boot disk” for playing burned PS1 games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Argonaut Games' cult classic survival horror FPS Alien Resurrection has been hiding a secret for 23 years: it contains a cheat code that lets you play backup disks on PS1 without having to mod the hardware at all. In a fascinating video essay from Modern Vintage Gaming, it’s revealed that a fairly straightforward cheat code will let you swap Alien Resurrection for seemingly any burned PS1 game, and it’ll boot up without requiring an additional mod chip, soft mod, or even a memory card.
Dec. 22, 2023
AOC Agon AG405UXC review: "So good I'm buying one"
Plenty of ports for connectivity Absolutely stunning visuals Great value for money Remote is a little finicky Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Specs Connectivity-wise, this is a monitor that packs plenty of I/O ports. They’re all situated at the bottom rear of the monitor and you’ve got two HDMI 2.
Dec. 22, 2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom post-credits scenes explained – how many are there and what do they mean for the end of the DCEU?
Is it worth sticking around after Aquaman 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aquaman and the Lost Kingdomis finally out in theaters after several delays in getting to the big screen. Not only that, but it marks the final film in the DCEU asJames Gunnand Peter Safran take over the reins from here on out. With so much riding on the possible final outing of Jason Momoa’s Arthur Curry, you might be wondering just how it all signs off with the Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom post-credits scenes.
Dec. 22, 2023
Aquaman's James Wan looks to be making a movie (and video game) based on an iconic H.P. Lovecraft horror story
The Call of Cthulhu is getting another adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aquaman’s James Wan looks to be making a movie based on one of H.P. Lovecraft’s most iconic horror stories, The Call of Cthulhu – which, in turn, is going to be adapted into a video game. Bear with us… So, on Thursday, December 21,Deadlinepublished a report that revealed Sino-American fund Stars-Hana have plans to turn a bunch of “film projects” produced by the likes of Wan, Roy Lee, and Sam Raimi into playable titles.
Dec. 22, 2023
Babylon's Damien Chazelle breaks down one of Total Film's scenes of the year – the Bel Air Bacchanal
Exclusive: Damien Chazelle shares some insight into this key Babylon scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No other film this year began with as much gusto as Damien Chazelle’sBabylon, an outlandish ode to an industry in transition as talkies swept Hollywood in the ’20s and ’30s. A dazzling 20-minute sequence set at a studio exec’s debauched mansion party introduced all the story’s key players amid the drug-snorting, dancing, and orgiastic excess.
Dec. 22, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 has claimed a corner of my heart, and I haven't felt this way about a game for almost 10 years
Opinion | Baldur’s Gate 3 consumed me this year in a way that no game has since Dragon Age Origins and Dragon Age 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When a game truly resonates with you, it’s like magic. The world around suddenly falls away, and everything clicks into place to keep you transfixed. You lose yourself to it, and find yourself at the same time.
Dec. 22, 2023
This cozy and chaotic co-op possum game might just be my next party game
This arcade game has all my favorite things: possums, mischief, and pizza When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This cozy arcade game starring a pizza-eating possum might just be enough chaotic fun to replace one of my favorite party games: Overcooked. If there’s one thing I love seeing games it’s adorable animals causing mischief, andPizza Possummanages to combine both of these elements perfectly.
Dec. 22, 2023
Complete FC 24 RTTK tracker with final ratings for Haaland and Saka
See all the upgrades here on your FC 24 RTTK tracker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 RTTK tracker is complete – and unsurprisingly, Erling Haaland is its biggest beneficiary. The Norwegian giant finishes up with an overall rating of 94 for this particularEA Sports FC 24campaign, while other Premier League stars to have their stats boosted include West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus and Brighton forward Joao Pedro.
Dec. 22, 2023
Famed Final Fantasy 14 composer gushes over Alan Wake 2's wildest scene: "Damn, that's cool"
Masayoshi Soken is a big fan of Herald of Darkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve played throughAlan Wake 2, you know the scene. It’s a ridiculously amusing, unforgettable surprise from way, way left field during an otherwise generally bleak game, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. For the unfamiliar, turn back and play Alan Wake 2 (it’s worth it) before reading this article, as we will be getting intospoiler territoryfrom here on out.
Dec. 22, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth adds whole new cities not in the original JRPG "to go deeper and create this whole worldview of Rebirth"
I can’t wait to explore the Crow’s Nest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill introduce entirely new cities that weren’t in the original 1997 JRPG in order to, inSquare Enix’s words, “go deeper and create this whole worldview of Rebirth.” Speaking toGame Informer, Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director Naoki Hamaguchi revealed that whole new cities were added in order to flesh out the in-game world.
Dec. 22, 2023
For the first time in the Yakuza games, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth goes roguelike with a dungeon that changes every time you visit
Add a little roguelike to the JRPG formula When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is taking a little roguelike inspiration with a dungeon that changes every time you delve into it. Earlier today, December 22, Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio updated the official Infinite Wealth Japanese website with brand new details. One of the more intriguing details about the new RPG is that it has a dungeon that changes every time you visit it, in a lovely little roguelike twist.
Dec. 22, 2023
Hot new FPS The Finals hits 10 million players in just 15 days
And the devs didn’t even see it coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals has hit 10 million players worldwide, just 15 days after its stealth launch. “We’re so humbled and excited by the response from the community so far - 10 million players this soon is something we never could have dreamed of,” says executive producer Rob Runesson in a statement alongside the announcement earlier today.
Dec. 22, 2023
I might be in the minority here, but I hope GTA 6 launches without a first-person mode
Grand Theft Advent | I’m happy to wait for another way to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who’s still buyingGTA 5these days, I ask myself, having owned the latest main series entry of Rockstar’s long-standing crime sim series on four different platforms over the last 10 years. I’m clearly among a distinguished number of players in the same situation, and part of the reason why the fifth-numbered Grand Theft Auto game has maintained an omnipresent place in top-sellers charts across consoles and PC for over a decade.
Dec. 22, 2023
Insomniac Games responds to massive hack: “Extremely distressing,” but work on Marvel’s Wolverine “continues as planned”
“We’re both saddened and angered about the recent criminal cyberattack on our studio" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Insomniac Gameshas publicly responded to this week’s massive data breach, which saw hacking group Rhysidadrop 1.6 terabytes of data onto the internet. The studio has called the hack “extremely distressing,” but reaffirms thatMarvel’s Wolverine“continues as planned” despite spoilers circulating the internet.
Dec. 22, 2023
Lake Season's Greetings is the perfect way to unwind and get into the holiday spirit
Indie Spotlight | Lake Season’s Greetings had me delivering the Christmas spirit as a mail carrier in a quaint, snowy town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pretty lights shaped like reindeer decorate the shops, and as I go from post box to post box delivering letters and parcels, I notice everyone’s wrapped up warm with bobble hats and scarves.
Dec. 22, 2023
Marvel teases its Spider-Man plans for 2024 with a "first of its kind" giant-sized one-shot
Plus Peter David returns to Spider-Man: 2099 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Zeb Wells pens two tales with his Amazing Spider-Man collaborators. “Zeb and Ed McGuinness tell a tale of two Goblins,” reads Marvel’s statement. “Meanwhile, Zeb and John Romita Jr. show the effects of Gang War and set up their next titanic tale!” TheSpectacular Spider-Men, the new team-up book that features Peter Parker and Miles Morales fighting side-by-side, doesn’t start until March, but Web of Spider-Man will feature a story that “lays the groundwork” for the book’s second story arc.
Dec. 22, 2023
New looks at The Boys season 4 and Fallout TV show appear in Prime Video's 2024 teaser trailer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Right at the end of the teaser, you can catch Homelander saying, “That’s amazing.” Though, judging by his expression, he thinks whatever it is is anything but. There’s also a glimpse at Ella Purnell’s Fallout character, named Lucy, holding a saw and saying, “Okey dokey,” with what looks to be an attempt at keeping cheerful as she revs up the tool.
Dec. 22, 2023
Once Steam's most wishlisted game, The Day Before goes offline for good next month after just 45 days
You’ve got precisely one month to play The Day Before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Beforewill be officially retired, with servers taken offline next year on January 22. Earlier today, December 22, developer Fntastic announced The Day Before would be going offline for good in precisely one month. Since the developer has “ceased operations,” the zombie shooter will therefore be taken offline on January 22, because no one is currently working on it.
Dec. 22, 2023
Rebel Moon ending explained: your biggest questions answered on the Zack Snyder Netflix movie
We break down the dramatic ending of Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s latest epic, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, is here – and while it’s full of explosive action and massive worldbuilding, it also has one dramatic cliffhanger. With so much going on, you might have missed some of the finer details of what exactly goes down in the Rebel Moon ending.
Dec. 22, 2023
Rebel Moon Part 2 trailer teases tons of action and a looming battle in the Zack Snyder Netflix sequel
A Rebel Moon Part 2 trailer is currently available on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver has an action-packed, epic new trailer – and it teases a massive battle still to come. The new trailer is available to watch on Netflix under Part Two’s landing page. The footage shows Kora and her band of rebels gearing up for a huge battle with the Motherworld, defending the peaceful farming moon of Veldt and training the villagers for war.
Dec. 22, 2023
Steam Winter Sale is heaven for Soulslike likers - here are 10 genre highlights with discounts up to 80%, from Elden Ring to Remnant 2
Wind down with these relaxing, wholesome, good vibes games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam’s Winter Sale is currently underway with hundreds of steep discounts across the storefront available until January 4. The festive savings should satisfy gamers no matter what you’re craving this holiday, but Soulslikers in particular should rejoice since the genre’s biggest and bestest are going for cheap.
Dec. 22, 2023
The 7 best new movies and shows to stream this Christmas
From Doctor Who to Rebel Moon, here’s what’s on over Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The festive period is finally upon us, and what better time is there to kick back on the sofa and work through your watch list? As usual, too, this Christmas is jam-packed full of great new releases on streaming, meaning that there will be plenty to keep you occupied after stuffing yourself with turkey.
Dec. 22, 2023
Warzone's festive terror Krampus returns, two winters after bullying Call of Duty players to the point they wanted them gone forever
Activision’s idea of a Christmas gift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Krampus, the festive goat demon who terrorized Call of Duty players two winters ago, has returned to Warzone. The event’s tough difficulty has haunted Call of Duty player’s nightmares every winter since, and while the event itself isn’t returning, the beast has now been immortalized in an in-game Easter Egg.
Dec. 22, 2023
The Marvels post-credits scenes explained – how many are there and what do they mean for the future of the MCU?
Is it worth sticking around after The Marvels? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelsis now available to watch at home onDisneyPlus – and there’s a lot to unpack in theCaptain Marvelsequel. For starters, it’s not just the Carol Danvers show this time around, as she’s joined by Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, AKA Ms. Marvel, after they discover that they switch places every time they use their light-based powers.
Dec. 22, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's Japanese version wins over fans by leaning on a 20-year-old parody song to somehow make censorship funny
Green leaves at every corner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Japanese players seem to be enjoying the wayBaldur’s Gate 3depicts nudity or rather the way it doesn’t. Larian Studios’ smash hit launched on PS5 in Japan just yesterday - December 22 - and publisher Spike Chunsoft censored some aspects to comply with regional laws. For example, nudity in the Japanese version is non-negotiable and will always be covered, but players are getting a kick out of how the game obscures private parts.
Dec. 22, 2023
The GTA 6 leak cost Rockstar $5 million and "thousands of hours of staff time"
The GTA 6 leak had massive ramifications for Rockstar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year’sGTA 6leak cost Rockstar $5 million plus “thousands of hours of staff time,” the developer told a UK court. On December 21, theBBCreported that Arion Kurtaj, a key member of the international hacking group Lapsus$, had beensentenced to indefinite life in a hospital prisondue to his alleged involvement in the GTA 6 leak, and “intent to return to cybercrime as soon as possible.
Dec. 21, 2023
X-Men, Spider-Man, Captain America and all of Marvel's March 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third of the new Ultimate Universe books drops in March, with writer/artist Peach Momoko’s hotly-anticipatedUltimate X-Menputting a whole new spin on Marvel’s mutants. It looks fantastic and is backed up by new issues of both Ultimate Black Panther andUltimate Spider-Man. Back on Earth-616, new alliances are being forged. Peter Parker and Miles Morales are finally getting their own team book,The Spectacular Spider-Men, while Mary Jane Watson is joining forces with Felicia Hardy for an action-packed limited series,Jackpot and Black Cat.
Dec. 21, 2023
Almost nobody noticed, but even at level 1 this Elden Ring player has been beating Malenia with every weapon, nearly every day, without taking damage, for over a year
Veganiele has been fighting the good fight almost every day, often at level one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheYouTubealgorithm is a truly wretched piece of tech, but just as a broken clock is right twice a day, sometimes YouTube will cough up an absolute gold mine. I would confidently describe the hundreds of Elden Ring videos onveganiele’s channel, which I randomly found earlier this week, as one such gold mine.
Dec. 21, 2023
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom review: "The DCEU's last outing should have tried to make more of a splash"
After a rocky decade, the DCEU bows out with its most likeable superhero flailing valiantly to recapture its missing mojo. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “This is worse than I could have possibly imagined!” sighs ousted Atlantean ruler Orm (Patrick Wilson) midway through Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, upon learning what brother Arthur (Jason Momoa), now a doting father to a baby boy, has been up to during his incarcerated absence.
Dec. 21, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 designer says "there's stuff that people will be discovering, including us" for "years"
With 17,000 different endings, one would hope that’s the case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having logged somewhere in the neighborhood of 75 hours (not accounting for my shameless overuse of save scumming), I feel like my playtime pales in comparison to pretty much everyone else playingBaldur’s Gate 3. And even so, principal narrative designer Lawrence Schick expects the RPG to continue yielding new discoveries, including by the developers themselves, for literal years to come.
Dec. 21, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix stops some characters' faces from "turning into stretched eldritch horrors with pits of flesh in place of eyes"
There’s also a welcome fix for companions not following the player correctly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If yourBaldur’s Gate 3character’s faces keep turning into “stretched horrors with pits of flesh in place of eyes,” boy do we have good news for you. Leading with that crucial selling point, Larian Studios announced hotfix 15 for Baldur’s Gate 3 was live earlier today, December 21.
Dec. 21, 2023
Bethesda's Starfield roadmap for early 2024 has the space RPG's community feeling optimistic for the future
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. News thatStarfieldwill be getting updates “roughly every six weeks” starting in February has already gone down well with fans. On December 22, Bethesda shared itsStarfield End of the Year Update,which revealed that new gameplay and ship options, a “major update in February,” and the RPG’s first story expansion are coming early next year.
Dec. 21, 2023
Diablo 4 makes Uber Uniques easier to get with over 2 weeks of double drop rates at Duriel
Blizzard’s getting in the Christmas spirit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is celebrating the Christmas festivities early by bestowing double Uber Unique drop rates on one particular boss. That boss would be Duriel, the charming Season 2 Uber boss who you can see just below. “We’re boosting Duriel Uber Unique drop rates until January 8th to help all those looking for that special piece of gear.
Dec. 21, 2023
Dough Spectrum One review: “I’m now a Gorilla Glass gaming monitor stan”
The latest Dough Spectrum One model pairs a glossy Gorilla Glass screen with an impressive 4K 144Hz panel to create a stand out gaming monitor experience. While the display’s reflective surface isn’t going to be to everyone’s tastes, it ultimately helps it deliver contrast and colors that truly hit differently, not to mention it really makes UHD gaming PC visuals pop. Great contrast and colors Speedy and responsive Built-in Steam Deck dock
Dec. 21, 2023
Early Daniel Warren Johnson webcomic Space-Mullet gets a remastered print edition
The writer/artist’s early sci-fi classic gets a remastered print edition When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daniel Warren Johnsonhas had a helluva year, first with his wrestling caper Do A Powerbomb!, which was collected in January and picked up a Best Teen Publication award at the Eisners, and later withTransformers. Now, one of the writer/artist’s earliest works is getting a welcome print release from Image Comics.
Dec. 21, 2023
Every GTA 6 theory and 'leak' about the map and more are being parodied in real time by pranksters who have moved onto GTA 7
“My dad works at Rockstar” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6community theories and discoveries are being parodied by people who have already moved onto GTA 7. Rockstar’s next game is just about the most anticipated thing on the planet right now, so there were always going to be wild community discoveries and theories surrounding GTA 6. Some of these includeGTA 6 sleuths thinking they’ve discovered the in-game map, or somededicated fans putting together GTA 6 from trailer snippets, for example.
Dec. 21, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reintroduces fan-favorite Zack in an "immensely important" and "crucial" role
Zack’s back, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Fair will have an “immensely important” role inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Now, Rebirth’s co-director has teased Zack’s role further. “We have used the character Zack to depict the combined view of [writer Kazushige Nojima, creative director Tetsuya Nomura, and producer Yoshinori Kitase] - the original creators' - intents of how this world of Final Fantasy 7 came to be and its policies and rule governing this world,” Naoki Hamaguchi says in the latest issue ofGame Informer.
Dec. 21, 2023
Friends star's comedy horror series canceled by Starz, with previous seasons set to be removed from streamer
Mira Sorvino, Gus Birney, Judith Light, and Greg Kinnear starred alongside Courteney Cox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Friends star Courteney Cox’s horror-comedy series Shining Vale has been canceled by Starz, despite its third season having already been “partially written”. Jeff Astrof, who created the show alongside Bad Sisters' Sharon Horgan, took to social media on Wednesday, December 20 to announce the news, sharing a photo of its cast while detailing “what an absolute joy” it was to make.
Dec. 21, 2023
From the MCU to Knock at the Cabin, 2023 has been the year of Dave Bautista
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Professional wrestlers making a leap to Hollywood is, at this point, no uncommon move. With them being trained in drama and possessing an innate physicality (and physical attributes) that are an action director’s dream, the last few decades have seen stars made out of the likes of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and John Cena, with dozens of others appearing in scattered roles.
Dec. 21, 2023
Hacker behind GTA 6 leak will be confined to "a secure hospital for life" due to his "intent to return to cybercrime as soon as possible"
Rockstar says the leak cost it $5 million When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 18-year-old hacker charged with breaking into Rockstar’s data andleaking at least 90 videosworth ofGTA 6development materials has been sentenced by a UK court to indefinite life in a hospital prison. TheBBCreports that Arion Kurtaj, who’s described as acutely autistic, “will remain at a secure hospital for life unless doctors deem him no longer a danger.
Dec. 21, 2023
Shang-Chi must play a game of deception in Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War #1
Preview | Take a look inside the first issue of Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A crime wave is sweeping through New York City in Marvel’sGang War crossover, and it’s about to dragShang-Chiinto the fray. Deadly Hands of Kung Fu: Gang War is a new three-issue limited series by writerGreg Pakand artist Caio Majado.
Dec. 21, 2023
Michael Mann gives an update on Heat 2, and says it was a "thrill" to write the story
Exclusive: Michael Mann shares some insight into his potential Heat 2 with the Inside Total Film podcast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Mann will be tackling his long-anticipated sequel to Heat as his next movie, picking up the story where his hugely influential crime thriller left off. Based on a novel he wrote with his writing partner Meg Gardiner, the follow-up acts as both a prequel and sequel to the Al Pacino and Robert De Niro-led thriller, exploring the origins of their careers and the consequences of their actions at the end of the original.
Dec. 21, 2023
Michael Mann on how he knew Adam Driver was his Ferrari: "I sensed ferocity based on real-life experience"
Exclusive: Michael Mann tells the Inside Total Film podcast about casting Adam Driver as Enzo Ferrari When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Mann knew he wanted to cast Adam Driver in the lead of his long-gesticulating dramaFerrarifrom their first meeting. In the director’s latest, Star Wars actor Driver plays Enzo Ferrari, the founder of the eponymous car company. Set over one summer in 1957, it follows him as he navigates his deteriorating relationship with his wife Laura (Penélope Cruz) while his company verges on bankruptcy.
Dec. 21, 2023
Netflix's latest live-action anime adaptation is flying up the streaming charts
Critics might be lukewarm on Yu Yu Hakusho, but the fans are loving it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Critics might not be sure on Yu Yu Hakusho, but Netflix subscribers are loving the live-action adaptation. As of today (Thursday, December 21), the action-packed fantasy is ranking as the second most watched title on the platform, falling in just behind new relationship drama My Life with the Walter Boys, which premiered on December 7.
Dec. 21, 2023
PlayStation Year in Review: A steady but subdued year for Sony, despite its noisy neighbors and a visit from Spider-Man
Opinion | A big year for video games, but a distinctly normal-sized one for PlayStation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2was the obvious challenger here from a commercial and critical perspective, and while it’s difficult to compare the two directly (we’ll dig into that further down the page),Insomniac Games' second crack at the red-suited superhero quickly became the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game over a 24-hour period,selling more than 2.
Dec. 21, 2023
Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny on the film’s reaction from Elvis fans: "You can't make everyone happy"
Exclusive: Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny on the pressure from Elvis fans and why you can’t please everyone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sofia Coppola’s new adaptation of Priscilla Presley’s life arrives at an interesting time for Elvis’ legacy. Not only did Baz Luhrmann’s Oscar-nominated biopic about the King of Rock N' Roll get a rapturous reception last year, but the Presley family themselves have often been in the spotlight these past few months.
Dec. 21, 2023
Priscilla’s Cailee Spaeny organized horseback riding to help Elvis star Jacob Elordi get into character
Exclusive: Priscilla star Cailee Spaeny tells GamesRadar+ about the unique ways she got into character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Preparing to play one of the most iconic couples in music history comes with a fair amount of pressure, asPriscilla’s lead Cailee Spaeny knows all too well. Add to this thetight shooting schedules and limited budgetof Sofia Coppola’s biopic charting Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s marriage, and the challenge only grows.
Dec. 21, 2023
PSA: Marvel's Wolverine spoilers set to get worse as playable dev build surfaces online
Spoilers are only going to get harder to avoid for fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Wolverinestory spoilers look like they’re about to get much worse for fans looking forward toInsomniac’s game. Earlier this week, over 1.6 terabytes worth ofhacked data from Insomniac Games was released onlineby a group of hackers. The data included the personal information of studio employees, as well as information about Marvel’s Wolverine, and other upcoming Insomniac games that hadn’t been announced.
Dec. 21, 2023
Rebel Moon Part 2 Netflix release date: when can you watch the Zack Snyder sequel?
Here’s when to expect Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s new sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon, is arriving in two parts. WithRebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Firestreaming now, you might be wondering when you can catch the second half of the story. We’ve got everything you need below to get ready for Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, with the release date and estimated release time.
Dec. 21, 2023
Rediscovering the 24-year-old open-world GTA game that totally changed my opinion on PC graphics
Grand Theft Advent | I brought one of my favorite Grand Theft Auto games back to life, and it’s been the perfect way to round out the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grand Theft Auto games are not what you’d call slow burners. Even though we’ve only seen 91 seconds of officialGTA 6footage via its recent first trailer, there was no time for dallying as it threw us head-first into its chaotic criminal world from the outset – a brash tactic each and every game has employed for the last 26 years.
Dec. 21, 2023
10 indies that might have gone under your radar this year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10. Dave the Diver Platform(s):PC, SwitchDeveloper:Mintrocket Even if you’ve not played Dave the Diver, you’ve likely heard of it thanks to its many award nominations this year – and the fact that it’ssparked debate over what an indie game actually is– but it’s well worth checking out if you have it tucked away in your backlog, or you’ve yet to add it to your wishlist.
Dec. 21, 2023
Silent Hill 2 remake studio Bloober Team is working with The Walking Dead creators on a new horror game
Bloober Team and Skybound have announced Project R When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team, the prolific horror studio behind The Medium and the upcomingSilent Hill 2 remake, has teamed up with Skybound Entertainment, best-known as the creators of The Walking Dead franchise, for a new licensed project. Not much has been revealed about the project, other than it’s codenamed simply ‘R’, but we do know it’ll be based on one of Skybound’s IP.
Dec. 21, 2023
Sizing up Baldur's Gate 3's success, Warhammer 40k CRPG lead says "almost no developer has the same resources"
Owlcat Games knows not to expect Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader to be as successful as Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being an independent studio,Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian has such a robust background in RPG development that it can afford to take risks other, less established studios simply can’t. At least, that’s the perspective of Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader creative director Alexander Mishulin.
Dec. 21, 2023
Starfield's 13 million players spent an average of 40 hours with the RPG, and one alien killed them more than anything else
These Starfield stats also reveal what everyone’s favorite space food is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfielddeveloper Bethesda has released some player stats to round up the RPG’s launch year, and it revealed a lot about its fans. Some other interesting stats show that the most dangerous faction in Starfield is Ecliptic, which resulted in 12,276,466 deaths among those 13 million players.
Dec. 21, 2023
Stranger Things star's "crime-tinged romance tale" gets first look
Joe Keery’s new movie has a first look When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new movie from Stranger Things star Joe Keery has a first look – and we’re getting somePulp Fictionvibes. The film, titled Marmalade, is described as an “edge-of-your-seat crime-tinged romance tale.” Per the official synopsis, the film sees a recently locked-up man named Baron befriend his cellmate Otis, who has a history of escaping from prison.
Dec. 21, 2023
Succession creator Jesse Armstrong on season 4 being named Total Film's TV show of 2023 and what his plans are next
Exclusive: Succession creator Jesse Armstrong on saying farewell with Season 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Armstrong discusses all the big revelations below, as well as sharing his thoughts on why this was the right time to end the show and an episode he has a soft spot for. But before reading TF’s conversation with the mind behind it all, be warned that we get intoheavy spoilers for those final scenes.
Dec. 21, 2023
Taika Waititi talks uplifting sports drama Next Goal Wins: "I do still feel like an outsider"
Exclusive: The director, alongside footballer Jaiyah Saelua, discusses portraying trans realities, championing hope, and being outsiders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since making his feature directorial debutEagle vs Sharkin 2007, filmmaker Taika Waititi has been telling wonderful stories about outsiders, whether that be a group of misfit vampire housemates (What We Do In The Shadows) or a lost god desperately trying to find his way (Thor: Ragnarok).
Dec. 21, 2023
The Finals genius creates the ultimate cheater-killing machine by sticking a turret to a flower pot
Now that’s thinking outside the box When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A genius The Finals player has come up with an ace workaround for dealing with hackers and cheaters. Cheating is sadly rife in The Finals right now, though a recentanti-cheat updateshould aid things. It’s gotten so bad over the last few weeks that fans are asking Embark Studios to region-lock The Finals.
Dec. 21, 2023
The Sims 4 players can pick up two packs for free right now
Other packs are also on sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4players can pick up not one, but two stuff packs for free right now. As pointed out by Twitter user @TheHenfordHen, Sims 4 players can now pick up theRomantic Garden StuffandMy First Pet Stuffpacks for absolutely free via the EA App and Origin - the only catch is that you must play on PC or Mac to claim.
Dec. 21, 2023
The Winter Steam Sale 2023 is live and Baldur's Gate 3 is on sale for the first time
The winter Steam deals are here, and will run through January 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more How Metaphor ReFantazio pulled Atlus out of its Persona rut My Talking Angela 2 Unveils All-New Fashion Editor Feature
Dec. 21, 2023
World of Warcraft veteran's new MMO will draw from Arcane, Persona, and Spider-Man for its magic
Ghost is taking inspiration from some solid sources When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new MMO from several World of Warcraft veterans could have an art style inspired by Arcane, Persona, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. The very tantalizing tease comes from Greg Street, who was a WoW veteran, but has since departed to set up his own studio called Fantastic Pixel Castle.
Dec. 21, 2023
In only five days, Reacher season 2 has become Prime Video's most watched title of the year
Reacher season 2 is proving a hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second season of the hit series debuted on Prime Video on December 15, but has proved a huge success already – it boasts animpressive 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, too. PerDeadline, the first three episodes of season 2, which dropped together, outperformed the entire audience of Reacher season 1 by 50% in just three days.
Dec. 20, 2023
"Maybe don't do this," says MMO player after 3 years of making potions the hard way for a challenge they admit was "a f***ing stupid goal to go for"
Old School RuneScape’s Ultimate Ironmen are not to be trifled with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape is unique among MMOsfor too many reasons to listhere, but a big one is its variety of account types. You have normal, unrestricted accounts and then multiple versions of Ironmen with special limitations. Ironmen can’t trade items at all, Group Ironmen trade items only with their teammates, and Hardcore Ironmen lose their status after a single death.
Dec. 20, 2023
After 32 years, CEO Bobby Kotick is leaving Activision next week as Microsoft makes more changes to bring the company under the Xbox mothership
In his goodbye note, Kotick calls Microsoft “the world’s most admired company” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a 32-year career,Activision BlizzardCEO Bobby Kotick is officially stepping down next week, with his last day at the company being Friday, December 29. Meanwhile,Microsofthas announced a series of key leadership changes as it works tobring Activision Blizzard into Xbox’s fold.
Dec. 20, 2023
As cheating in The Finals swells, FPS dev shuts down the idea that region locking Asian servers is the solution: “Cheaters are in all regions”
Don’t expect region locking in The Finals anytime soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals developer Embark Studios has shut down a frequent request from its community to introduce region locking to combat cheating in the hot new FPS. FollowingmyriadpostsonReddit, Discord, and other platforms calling for separation between Asian, European, and American servers to reduce the frequency of cheater interactions, a community manager has made the studio’s stance clear.
Dec. 20, 2023
Bad news, Star Wars fans – Andor season 2 is definitely not arriving in 2024
Other Star Wars shows are coming next year, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While you wait for next year’s releases, check out our guide to all theupcoming Star Wars movies and TV showsfor absolutely everything the galaxy far, far away has in store. Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox
Dec. 20, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 leads defend the claim that the D&D RPG has 17,000 endings: "Some of them are subtle"
There’s more permutations than you think at work here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s developers have explained how they tackled the game’s many, many endings. Earlier this year in July, Larian proclaimed thatBaldur’s Gate 3 had 17,000 different endingsonce you’d accounted for every permutation. Now, in a new interview withIGNafter the RPG’s launch, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke and lead writer Adam Smith have addressed how they approached the mass of endings.
Dec. 20, 2023
Christopher Nolan on Oppenheimer being named Total Film’s 2023 Film of the Year and awards buzz
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From awards chatter to his “significant” early screenings, Nolan discusses the intricacies of the masterful biopic, as well as Ludwig Göransson’s affecting score - which recently made its way onto the playlist at a rave… This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Christopher Nolan:Thank you. That’s amazing. As we speak, the film has grossed $950m…
Dec. 20, 2023
Danganronpa icon says he only makes games he likes: "I don't care if they sell well or not"
Kazutaka Kodaka speaks about his ambitions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Danganronpa’s creator has said he doesn’t care if his games sell well - he’s just focused on making games that he likes. Taking to his personal Twitter account recently, Danganronpa figurehead Kazutaka Kodaka urged people to pick up Master Detective Archives: Rain Code on Nintendo Switch, since it’s currently on offer for a chunky 33% off.
Dec. 20, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth has a deck-building minigame that's giving me major Witcher 3 vibes
Did someone say Gwent? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill feature a card-based deck-building minigame. Game Informerhas published an exclusive preview of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, guided in a hands-off session with co-director Naoki Hamaguchi. In the town of Crown’s Nest - a brand new location created just for Rebirth - Hamaguchi walks past a man offering to play Cloud at an intriguing card-based minigame.
Dec. 20, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth leads felt it would be a "disservice" to the original if it didn't resurrect the world map: "You can't really have an RPG without a world map"
One lead just assumed Rebirth wouldn’t bring back the world map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthis resurrecting the series' staple world map for the first time since Final Fantasy 9, over 23 years ago. Issue 362 ofGame Informerfeatures a huge preview of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, interviewing development figureheads like co-director Naoki Hamaguchi, creative director Tetsuya Nomuyra, and producer Yoshinori Kitase.
Dec. 20, 2023
Forget Baldur's Gate 3, the 1,000 hours I've spent with Pokemon Sleep make it my actual most-played game of the year
Opinion | You snooze, you… win? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan wake up Those thousand-plus hours are just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve been logging into Pokemon Sleep multiple times a day for the past six months. The actual gameplay revolves around feeding up a Snorlax – a new one every week – with berries and meals gathered from your team of Pokemon.
Dec. 20, 2023
Former Mass Effect lead writer says the success of the Legendary Edition convinced him to move on: "This is the bow on all the things I've done"
Mac Walters decided: “I don’t want to do any more Mass Effect after this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Mass Effect lead writer has revealed that the Legendary Edition’s success helped to convince him: “I don’t want to do any more Mass Effect after this.” “One of the great opportunities I had, which kind of came out of the blue, was working on Legendary Edition,” Walters explains.
Dec. 20, 2023
Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40k adaptation is officially going ahead, lining up Amazon Prime Video’s most exciting franchise yet
We finally have an update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video’s Warhammer 40,000 franchise is officially moving ahead. Since itwas first announced last year, updates have been pretty stagnant on this one, but luckily, we’ve finally had some good news after Games Workshop finalized its deal with Amazon Studios to bring the beloved game to the screen.
Dec. 20, 2023
Win Saw X on Blu-ray!
We have five copies to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The tenth entry in the Saw franchise hops back in time, enabling the return of Tobin Bell’s Jigsaw. Set between the events of Saw and Saw II, it sees John Kramer travelling to Mexico to undergo a procedure that offers a miracle cure for his terminal cancer.
Dec. 20, 2023
In an end-of-year Starfield update, Bethesda talks new gameplay and ship options, a "major update in February," and the RPG's first story expansion
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “More info on all of the above will be coming soon but for now, we hope you all have a relaxing holiday season and we can’t wait to continue this journey with you in the new year,” the post concludes. “New ways to customize your ships” is arguably the biggest surprise in this post.
Dec. 20, 2023
Long-awaited open-world survival follow-up Ark 2 is still on track for late 2024
Yes, it still has Vin Diesel on dinosaurs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Snail Games is a developer based in China, and has previously collaborated with other development studios on a variety of games. These include Studio Wildcard’s Ark: Survival Evolved and Survival Ascended, as well as action-RPG Wushu Chronicles, and pirate-themed MMO Atlas from other developers. And yes, the headline feature of Ark 2 really is Vin Diesel riding dinosaurs.
Dec. 20, 2023
Marvel's Thunderbolts will start filming this spring, according to one of its stars
Cameras will be rolling soon on Thunderbolts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Thunderbolts movie will soon be going into production, according to star Wyatt Russell. The actor plays US Agent, AKA John Walker, in the movie – he was first introduced inThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. “There’s so much to play with John, and there’s so much more to do with John,” Russell toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Dec. 20, 2023
New G.I. Joe comic Duke explores the man behind the legendary hero
Interview | Joshua Williamson and Tom Reilly talk Skybound’s Duke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we look back on the major comic events of the year, one that immediately stands out is the launch of theEnergon Universe, with bothVoid RivalsandTransformersproving to be smash hits for publisher Skybound (both also made ourend of year list). This shared continuity expands again at the end of the month with the release of Duke #1, a new comic based on the adventures of the famous G.
Dec. 20, 2023
One of the year's most ambitious sci-fi movies is finally coming to streaming
The Creator sets its streaming date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gareth Edwards’ latest movieThe Creatorhas set its streaming release date. The sci-fi epic, which is set in a near future where humans and AI are at war, will be arriving on both Hulu andDisneyPlus this festive season. In the US, it will be released on Hulu on December 20, while the UK has to wait a little while longer on Disney Plus, as it will be released on January 17.
Dec. 20, 2023
Only one man can help the Avengers defeat the Twilight Court and it's… Edwin Jarvis?!
Can the butler do it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Life is never straightforward for the Avengers, but the last few months have been especially weird. Having been warned by their old foeKang the Conquerorthat a series of Tribulation Events were incoming, the super team have since faced multiversal monsters, the Ashen Combine. They defeated them (and gota cool new base in the process), but are now currently up against the criminal mastermindMyrddin and the Twilight Court, a band of warriors themed around Arthurian legend.
Dec. 20, 2023
Xbox Year in Review: A year of accomplishments bodes well for Microsoft in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To infinity… That’s why Redfall was such a roiling shame. Published by Bethesda and developed by the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, howArkane’s vampire-slaying, gun-touting,totally not-a-horde-shooterFPS managed to fall so dramatically short of expectations is something even Phil Spencer could not explain. Like most of us, theXbox boss was “disappointed” by Redfallin all its buggy, half-baked glory, and promised back in May that efforts would be made to improve things.
Dec. 20, 2023
The biggest Baldur's Gate 3 hoarder I've ever seen has literally papered the walls of a tavern with loot: "What can I say... I like stuff"
“Behold… my stuff!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you thought you were bad at hoarding stuff in RPGs, wait until you get a load of thisBaldur’s Gate 3player. Late on in Act 3 of Baldur’s Gate 3, you can rent a room at the Elfsong Tavern, where you’ll automatically head to to camp while in the titular city.
Dec. 20, 2023
The Day Before is dead, but people are still selling its Steam keys for $300
A week after being pulled from Steam, The Day Before is selling for hundreds of dollars on gray market websites When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A little more than a week after it was pulled from Steam,The Day Beforeis selling for hundreds of dollars on the seedy gray market. In case you missed the whole kerfuffle around the zombie extraction shooter’s launch, suffice it to say,itreallydidn’t go well.
Dec. 20, 2023
The Finals patch 1.4.0 brings long-awaited Heavy nerfs and anti-cheat improvements, rings in the season with a festive update
Merry Christmas to me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just in time for Christmas, Embark Studios has released The Finals patch 1.4.0, bringing festive fun, anti-cheat improvements, and – perhapsmost importantly to the FPS game’s community– nerfs for the meta-dominating Heavy class. As you can see from thepatch notes, the Heavy has had a few parts of its kit tweaked in small ways that’ll likely add up to something better.
Dec. 20, 2023
Total Film's 2023 in review: Keanu Reeves and more on the making of John Wick: Chapter 4
Exclusive: Total Film suits up with John Wick 4’s Keanu Reeves, director Chad Stahelski, and the wider cast and crew to uncover a film gunning for greatness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature originally appeared in issue 334 of Total Film.Subscribe to Total Film hereto never miss an issue. We’re thinking he’s back… the hardest-hitting American action series returns for a Japanese-flavoured fourth installment that promises a mano-a-mano main event with a martial arts legend and puts John Wick under an existential spotlight in his fight for liberation from the High Table.
Dec. 20, 2023
Two weeks since the GTA 6 trailer, the community has reached the 'hair analysis' stage of scouring every last frame
The hair does look great, to be fair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been just over two weeks since theGTA 6trailer dropped, and the community has now reached the ‘hair analysis’ part of the hype cycle. Now that we’re living in a post-GTA 6 trailer world, and the biggest questions have already been asked likewill GTA 6 return to Vice City?
Dec. 20, 2023
Win documentaries about RoboCop and Robert Englund!
We have Blu-rays of RoboDoc and Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you love RoboCop – Paul Verhoeven’s classic 1987 tale of a cyborg law enforcer in a crime-ridden near-future Detroit – then you really need to check out RoboDoc. First aired on the Icon Film Channel, this four-part documentary (subtitled The Creation of RoboCop) couldn’t be more comprehensive.
Dec. 20, 2023
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet fans unanimously agree that the best part of the DLC is roleplaying their favorite pocket pals
Slakoth has my favourite walking animation by far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Scarlet and Violetplayers are literally walking a mile in their favorite Pokemon shoes, thanks to the game’s latest DLC. On December 14, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players received part two of the The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC, The Indigo Disk. In this half of the adventure, players can unlock a new in-game device called the Synchro Machine.
Dec. 20, 2023
I can't lie, the GTA 6 trailer was my favorite thing about video games in 2023
Grand Theft Advent | From Baldur’s Gate 3 to Alan Wake 2 and Dead Space, it’s been a blockbuster year for games… but the GTA 6 trailer stole the show for me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Worth the wait Welcome to Grand Theft Advent – a month-long celebration of Rockstar’s enduring crime sim series. Be sure to check in on ourGTA 6 coverage hubfor more every day throughout December.
Dec. 19, 2023
"Disappointing" Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League spoilers surface online as Rocksteady urges fans to avoid spoilers
“It is very disappointing to see details being shared ahead of the game’s release” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice Leaguedeveloper Rocksteady has addressed a series of recent leaks, calling the story spoilers “disappointing” as they urge fans to avoid spoilers online. The developer has taken to social media to address recent leaks that include story spoilers, unannounced character introductions, and potential ramifications for other DC-related Rocksteady games.
Dec. 19, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's most popular class was originally going to be its default one, but Lae'zel kind of ruined it
There were plenty of “narrative problems” to contend with When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s default class was originally going to be the Paladin, but a conundrum with Lae’zel sort of ruined the entire idea. In a new interview withIGN, Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke and lead writer Adam Smith comment on the Paladin class. Vincke reveals that the Paladin was originally going to be the “default class” for the player character, but then the game’s developers started hitting “narrative problems.
Dec. 19, 2023
Charting the 26-year evolution of my favorite Grand Theft Auto car, while keeping my fingers (and legs and toes) crossed it returns in GTA 6
Grand Theft Advent | Here’s hoping for a vroom with a view in Vice City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During its whirlwind 91-second runtime, theGTA 6 trailershows off a wide variety of vehicles, all of which are presumably driveable/rideable/steerable and/or sailable at some stage in the game. On dry land, we’re shown glimpses of station wagons, 4x4s, muscle cars; rides inspired by the real world’s Chevrolet and Impala brands, with gold rims and gravity-defying hydraulics; and a fine lineup of sports cars, many of which are convertibles, lining up outside what looks like a prestigious and exclusive Vice City nightclub.
Dec. 19, 2023
Blizzard wants to make new Overwatch 2 heroes free for everyone right away: "We're actively working towards it"
“That’s the goal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard is hinting at a pretty massive change to its monetization model, with executive producer Jared Neuss saying on a recent podcast that the “goal” is to make all new heroes free for everyone at the start of new seasons. Currently,Overwatch 2sells a premium battle pass that lets players instantly unlock a season’s new hero (provided there is one that season, of course), leaving folks opting for the free version of the battle pass to to grind their way through the tiers necessary to unlock the new hero.
Dec. 19, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty goes from RPG to cozy stop-motion animation thanks to one talented fan
Night City has never looked nicer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyhas been turned into a stop-motion animated short film, kind of. YouTuberFlurdehis back again after turning several other well-known games into adorable miniature worlds. Earlier this year, we wrote aboutTiny Starfield, which takes the Bethesda RPG and applies a photography technique called tilt-shift to it which gives the game a cozy diorama feel to it.
Dec. 19, 2023
Zack Snyder would love to direct a Fortnite movie
The director is a massive fan of Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret thatZack Snyderloves Fortnite – and it turns out the director would also happily helm a film version of the game. “Of course,” Snyder said when asked byEtalkif he’d adaptFortnitefor the big screen. “I really wanted to make some Fortnite skins for the movie [Rebel Moon], first of all, just like as the most obviously basic involvement.
Dec. 19, 2023
DSTLRY reveals the details of its next wave of comics, with titles from Scott Snyder, James Tynion IV, Brian Azzarello, and more
The new publisher is stepping things up next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two of the three new books - Spectregraph and White Boat - are spinning out from the company’s sell out special,The Devil’s Cut. The third, The Blood Brothers Mother, is an all new release. We’ve got details of the three books, plus some sample art for each, below.
Dec. 19, 2023
Games industry reacts as Insomniac's decade-long plans for Marvel's Wolverine, Spider-Man, and more leak: "Truly disgraceful and shameful"
Hackers also published personal details of studio employees When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers around the world have shared messages of support forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2developerInsomniac Gamesafter a group of hackers targeted the studio. Earlier today, December 19, hacking group Rhysida reportedlyreleased over 1.6 terabytes of data stolen from Insomniac Games. The data included information on the studio’s unannounced games,Marvel’s Wolverinesnippets, and even the personal information of studio employees.
Dec. 19, 2023
God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla DLC was already taking names, and now a patch has made the roguelike mode even harder
Valhalla is not messing around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first patch forGod of War Ragnarok’s new Valhalla DLC is in, and the result is an overall difficulty bump for the already cutthroat roguelike mode. Thefull patch noteswent up earlier this week, and developerSonySanta Monica advises players to update both the game and the DLC before continuing their playthrough.
Dec. 19, 2023
GTA 5 Michael De Santa actor quickly shuts down interviewer who says he's in GTA 6: "He had a senior moment"
Ned Luke is still under a strict NDA with Rockstar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A podcast host interviewing GTA 5’s Michael de Santa had made one of the biggest U-turns I’ve ever seen after accidentally linking the actor toGTA 6. Earlier this week, Larry Lawton - who is mostly known for his previous exploits as a real-life jewel thief turned life coach - interviewed actor Ned Luke on hispodcast.
Dec. 19, 2023
Hayden Christensen would "love" to return as Darth Vader in future Star Wars projects
Hayden Christensen wants to return to the galaxy far, far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hayden Christensen doesn’t want to leave Star Wars behind. The actor made his comeback to the galaxy far, far away in last year’sObi-Wan Kenobi, and he also appeared inAhsokaearlier this year. “I would love to get to do more, and I’d love to get to continue with Star Wars and we’ll see,” Christensen toldEntertainment Weekly.
Dec. 19, 2023
I loved taking care of a baby bug in this Tamagotchi-style virtual pet game, but then it died
Bugaboo Pocket will have you raising a bunch of creepy crawlies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I played a Tamagotchi-style virtual pet game full of bugs (the insect kind) and got really attached to an isopod, that is, until it suddenly died. In Bugaboo Pocket, players take on the role of a research scientist who has moved to a cabin in the woods to help restore the local habitat after a devastating fire.
Dec. 19, 2023
Jonathan Majors dropped as Kang as Marvel reportedly renames Avengers 5
He’ll no longer play Kang in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kang actor Jonathan Majors has been dropped byMarvel Studios. The actor was found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment on December 18. Following this, a Marvel spokesperson confirmed the studio will no longer work with Majors. The actor was first introduced as Kang at the end ofLoki season 1, before appearing inAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniaand, most recently, the second season of Loki.
Dec. 19, 2023
Lego Christmas Tree review: "A great display piece, but not-so-great build"
A nice set for the festive season, and all three models included are lovely Christmas trees. The builds aren’t the most interesting for seasoned Lego fans, but it’s a surprisingly good set to help build confidence in younger Lego admirers. Lovely display piece Great price Three designs to build Not the most interesting build Tricky to stack layers Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 19, 2023
Marvel's Wolverine leak rapidly spreads online 1 week after Marvel's Spider-Man studio Insomniac suffers huge data breach
A hacking group demanded a bid of over £2m USD to prevent the data being published When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Details aboutMarvel’s Wolverineand otherInsomniac gameshave reportedly been made public by hackers. As first reported byCyber Daily, over 1.67 terabytes worth of data from Insomniac Games has been released online by the hacking group Rhysida. Contained within are details of Marvel’s Wolverine, other upcoming Insomniac games, and the personal information of developers at the studio.
Dec. 19, 2023
Merry Kenmas! A new version of Barbie’s best song is coming this Christmas
Ken is coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can’t get KenoughBarbie, right? Well, at least that’s what Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson are hoping as a new version of ‘I’m Just Ken’ is landing this Christmas season. The mega-hit from Greta Gerwig’s film featured pretty heavily on a lot of people’s Spotify Wrapped playlists, and now they’ll be hoping it might secure a festive number one.
Dec. 19, 2023
Monster Hunter Wilds hype fuels Monster Hunter World to its highest Steam player count in 3 years
94,680 players is World’s 24-hour peak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter World has seen a giant player spike on Steam followingCapcom’s campaign to revive the game’s online scene. It’s not just old players that are apparently flowing back to World on Steam. Steam has Monster Hunter World in its top-sellers chart at the time of writing, which means the huge 67% discount Capcom put on Steam for the #ReturnToWorld campaign must’ve prompted a lot of newcomers to dive in.
Dec. 19, 2023
My favorite game of 2023 was Steam Next Fest
Opinion | Game(s) of the Year recommendations come in all shapes and sizes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No,Steam Next Festis not a singular game, but it might as well be for how it enters my life at predetermined dates, before exiting and reentering down the line. It strongly reminds me of lining up in the cold for a midnight video game release, but now the “lining up” is me queuing a dozen or so downloads while I make coffee in the morning.
Dec. 19, 2023
Nacon Revolution 5 Pro review: "A worthy successor to one of the best controllers ever made"
The Nacon Revolution 5 Pro has one of the most expansive list of features you’ll find in a pro controller. For that reason, it’s one of the best PS5 controllers currently available, and its hall sensor technology creates some great value for money. Unfortunately, it has some issues that stick out like a sore thumb. Exhaustive list of features Comfortable Sustainable materials and a premium feel Hall sensor tech Battery Life
Dec. 19, 2023
Nintendo shoots down the idea of a Mario Maker-style Zelda game
“I don’t think that it would be a good fit” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo really isn’t vibing with the idea of a Legend of Zelda game done in the style of Super Mario Maker. Speaking toPolygon(thanks,GoNintendo), Zelda series producer Eiji Aonuma explained in some detail why he, and by proxy Nintendo, feels the Zelda series simply doesn’t lend itself to the limitless creativity of the Mario Maker series.
Dec. 19, 2023
Nintendo Year in Review: Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom leads the charge in what could be a swansong year for Switch
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It really has been a big year for Nintendo. With a strong spread of major first-party releases,Fire Emblem Engagekicked everything off in January. While it may not have quite measured up to its predecessor,Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Nintendo’s lineup only got stronger and stronger from there. Fast forward to May and we got TheLegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which dominated the year as one of the most anticipatednew gamesto launch on Switch in recent memory.
Dec. 19, 2023
Popular Skyrim modder's Christmas gift to the RPG's community focuses on "NPCs that don't usually get much love," and deserves its GTA 6-style trailer
‘The Gift of Saturalia’ stars someone who definitely isn’t Santa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A community-favoriteSkyrimmodder has unveiled their new Christmas-themed quest, and they debuted it with aGTA 6-style trailer. ‘The Gift of Saturalia’ is a brand new mod for Skyrim by creator JaySerpa over onNexusMods. The mod features a brand new questline in which a wizened old chap, complete with a white beard and red outfit, introduces you to the festivities of Saturalia, and helps spread joy around Skyrim.
Dec. 19, 2023
SFX's 2023 in review: Saw X filmmakers on John Kramer’s emotional return to the franchise
Exclusive: Saw X director Kevin Greutert tells SFX why Jigsaw’s latest killing spree is surprisingly emotional When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Saw 3D, the seventh Saw, was released in cinemas, the tagline promised “The Final Chapter” in the ongoing saga. But the game was far from over. Despite having died in Saw III, John Kramer aka Jigsaw returns inSaw X, and his comeback shouldn’t surprise: he’s been in every Saw since his demise (barring the Chris Rock-led ninth installment, Spiral).
Dec. 19, 2023
Stranger Things and White Lotus star's erotic drama Emmanuelle teases first look
Jamie Campbell Bower, Will Sharpe, and Noémie Merlant are set to front Audrey Diwan’s follow-up to Happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things' Jamie Campbell Bower, The White Lotus’s Will Sharpe, and more are set to front the English-language remake of French erotic drama Goodbye Emmanuelle – and Pathé has just released a first look at the remake.
Dec. 19, 2023
Stunning WoW Classic animation immortalizes MMO streamer's infamous hardcore death, and even he can't believe how good it looks: "Wait, is this real?"
Rest in peace, Guzu’s warrior When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most iconic streamer deaths in WoW Classic’s popular Hardcore servers has been immortalized in a video that’s way better than it has any right to be, thanks to one talented MMO fan indeed. Not long after WoW Classic’s Hardcore servers went live, content creatorGuzuTVwent viral across the MMO community, though probably not for reasons he’d like.
Dec. 19, 2023
The 10 best Christmas movies on Disney Plus to stream this holiday season
These are the best Christmas movies on Disney Plus right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Christmas movies onDisney Plusaren’t hard to find. After all,Disneyand Christmas go hand in hand, so Disney Plus is probably the first streaming service that springs to mind when you start wondering about settling in with a Christmas classic. But, where do you start?
Dec. 19, 2023
The Finals isn't getting a content roadmap because the FPS' devs only want to "make promises we can keep"
“We better hold off with that sort of stuff” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like many live-service FPS games, The Finals is getting a drip feed of new content and battle passes to keep things fresh. Unlike many of those games, developer Embark Studios isn’t committing to any content roadmap to let you know what is coming and when.
Dec. 19, 2023
The Mandalorian's Katy O'Brian wages war on Kristen Stewart's crime family in first trailer for Saint Maud director's romantic thriller
Jena Malone, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris also star in Rose Glass’s latest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rose Glass’s new romantic thriller Love Lies Bleeding has unveiled its first trailer – and it offers up all the queer love, ‘80’s vibes and action-packed mayhem we were hoping for. Starring Kristen Stewart andThe Mandalorian’s Katy O’Brian, it follows ambitious bodybuilder Jackie (O’Brian) who falls for reclusive gym manager Lou (Stewart), as she passes through the latter’s town on her way to pursue her dreams in Las Vegas.
Dec. 19, 2023
This Oxygen Not Included-style survival city builder is also a rat-themed colony sim with some unexpected Terraria vibes, and you can try it free
You can try Ratopia for free for yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wizards at Don’t Starve developer Klei Entertainment helped write a new playbook for colony sims with the release of Oxygen Not Included, andRatopiahas taken a few pages from it and gone off in an adorable direction of its own. It’s a survival city builder that hit Early Access last month, and I’m mighty impressed with the demo so far, which is also giving off some unexpected Terraria energy.
Dec. 19, 2023
This Soulslike Metroidvania has it all: Japanese horror, playable warrior cats, and gorgeous stop-motion animations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ll be the first to admit Metroidvanias aren’t typically my jam, but throw in some creepy yokai, a playable “warrior cat,” and some of the prettiest stop motion animation I’ve seen in a game, and suddenly Metroidvanias are very much my jam. The Spirit of the Samuraiis described as an action adventure game with heavy Soulslike and Metroidvania elements where you’ll battle Japanese spirits, including the shapeshifting Jorōgumo, across ruined villages, mountain caves, desolate cemeteries, and more, all animated in the style of the late Ray Harryhausen, who pioneered the Dynamation style of animation.
Dec. 19, 2023
Weapon X-Men introduces a new super-team made up entirely of Wolverine variants
Including the all-new character Jane Howlett When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Weapon X-Men is a new four-issue series that will bring together Wolverines from across numerous different Marvel realities, including Earth X, theMarvel Zombiesuniverse, and the world of Age of Apocalypse. Perhaps most excitingly, the new comic will introduce a new Wolverine variant - Jane Howlett, of Earth-1281.
Dec. 19, 2023
Why Succession is our pick for the best TV show of 2023
Jesse Armstrong’s media-dynasty saga ended on a high note When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Endgame When the HBO series began, it landed the year beforeGames of Thrones’ final, goodwill-tarnishing season. While completely different on the surface, natural comparisons were made between the two shows, as ultimately, both were about family members and factions vying for a seat of power.
Dec. 19, 2023
Deadpool gets his own solo series in April and will face a "terrifying" new foe
Wade’s daughter Ellie will also be a major character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Launching in April, Deadpool will be written by currentMiles Morales: Spider-Manscribe Cody Ziglar and drawn by Venom and Carnage artist Rogê Antônio. The series is said to focus heavily on the dynamic between Wade Wilson and his daughter Ellie, while also introducing a brand-new arch enemy named Death Grip.
Dec. 18, 2023
Alan Ritchson reached out to Tom Cruise over Jack Reacher, but it didn't go the way he planned
His letter never made it to him When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Reacher is back on our screens in the second season of Prime Video’s Reacher. Alan Ritchson returns as the tough former military officer as he does what he does best: beat people up and solve crimes. However, he’s not the only star to take on Lee Child’s beloved character in recent years with Tom Cruise playing the part for two movies.
Dec. 18, 2023
As cheats infest The Finals, devs say a bug stopped them from "banning cheaters efficiently," but now they're "re-upping anti-cheat measures"
The Finals cheaters may finally get what’s coming to them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals developer Embark Studios has apparently been struggling to ban cheaters due to a technical hitch, but with a solution to this annoying “bug” now in sight, it sounds like cheaters' days may be numbered. In a statement posted to The Finals Discord server today, December 18, community lead Dusty Gustafsson writes: “Over the past few days, we’ve had a technical issue that prevented us from banning cheaters efficiently.
Dec. 18, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 leads shut down popular community theory that the RPG's most mysterious characters was originally a totally different character
The Emperor’s big twist was always the plan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developers have decisively shut down speculation surrounding The Emperor. Be warned: spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3’s third act follow! Speaking toIGNin a new interview, lead writer Adam Smith and game director Swen Vincke refute the idea that The Emperor was initially written as a very different character.
Dec. 18, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 showed me I have a main story avoidance problem
Opinion | And as a result my New Year’s resolution is to stop avoiding final story missions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year, I was midway through my first playthrough ofBaldur’s Gate 3when I suddenly started feeling a littlefunny. I had been bounding through the game as my druid character – picking whichever choices felt natural to me – and making fast progress through the acts.
Dec. 18, 2023
Chicken Run fans spot hidden Wallace and Gromit cameo in Netflix sequel Dawn of the Nugget
“A bad penguin indeed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you might expect, there’s plenty of poultry and heaps of hens inChicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Heck, the Netflix sequel is chock-full of cockerels. It turns out, though, that one of them is an imposter… That’s right, one of the birds glimpsed in the flick isn’t a chicken after all, it’s a penguin… and a dastardly penguin fans of Aardman Animations might be familiar with, too: Feathers McGraw.
Dec. 18, 2023
Dev of horror hit Iron Lung raises price from $6 to $8 because "I want to earn more money," and says if you don't like it, you can "go pirate it or something"
“If I didn’t want to earn money from them I wouldn’t charge money for them.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Since people keep trying to gotcha me over this… once again, Iron Lung’s price went up because the game is worth $8 so I want to charge $8, because I want to earn more money,” Szymanski said in a recentTwitter threadwhich – and I’ve double-checked this – contains zero minced words.
Dec. 18, 2023
Fallout: New Vegas studio apparently pitched its own Elder Scrolls game to fill the long gap after Skyrim, but "it didn't gain much traction"
“I never got the impression Bethesda was happy with Fallout New Vegas' reception” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We could have got a Fallout: New Vegas-style Elder Scrolls game to pad the wait forThe Elder Scrolls 6,but it reportedly “didn’t gain much traction” with Bethesda. That comes from Fallout: New Vegas writer and Obsidian alumni Chris Avellone, who has taken toTwitterto claim that one of the Elder Scrolls proposals they pitched was “intended to serve the same function” as New Vegas did between Fallout 3 and 4, which was to “provide more adventures in the setting” while fans waited for the next Bethesda release.
Dec. 18, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth fans start movement to let the developers know how much they appreciate them after the original JRPG's veteran writer reports more harassment
Kazushige Nojima mentioned last month that harassment had been building When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 fans are spreading positivity on Twitter in ‘thank you’ messages to developers following harassment directed towards one writer. Last month, we reported how veteranSquare EnixwriterKazushige Nojima was asking Final Fantasy fans to stop bombarding him with messages. Demands were made from individuals that Nojima kill off certain characters inFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, and Nojima promptly asked them to cut it out.
Dec. 18, 2023
FromSoftware surprises Armored Core 6 fans with ranked matches coming tomorrow, and I can already smell the cheese
It’s a Christmas miracle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Armored Core 6: Fires of Rubicon is getting an update to introduce ranked online battles later this week. The update is coming in hot, dropping on all platforms tomorrow, December 19. Ranked online matches, with all the matchmaking tools you’d expect, is the headline feature of the Armored Core 6 update, but it’ll also include new leaderboards for the ranked mode.
Dec. 18, 2023
Genshin Impact 4.3 release time and Navia banner explained
Here’s when Genshin Impact version 4.3 drops with Navia’s debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Genshin Impact 4.3 release time is upon us. The next chapter of Fontaine, “Roses and Muskets,” will introduce the new five-star character Navia, who’s been a key figure in the region’s central quest, with new four-star Chevreuse to come in the second half of the update.
Dec. 18, 2023
Genshin Impact 4.4 characters announced: meet Xianyun and, yes, Gaming
Xianyun looks and sounds a little familiar… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact developer Hoyoverse has revealed two new characters coming to the open-world RPG in update 4.4: Pyro user Gaming and Anemo user Xianyun. Xianyun is said to command “mastery of “mechanics and a knack for making all kinds of little trinkets,” which also perfectly aligns with what we know of Cloud Retainer’s Adepti engineering.
Dec. 18, 2023
Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya’s directorial debut looks like Netflix’s next big sci-fi thriller
The Kitchen gets its first trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Based on an original story by the pair and their co-writer Daniel Emmerson, The Kitchen is set in a dystopian version of London. In a world where all forms of social housing have been eradicated, only The Kitchen remains – a community that refuses to leave their home.
Dec. 18, 2023
GTA 6 sleuths uncover the most believable map tease yet by zooming into one piece of key art way too many times
Computer; enhance! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6fans are convinced they’ve found Leonida’s map, not in the first trailer, but in one piece of artworkRockstar Gameshas posted online. A fan has taken to one of the upcoming game’sdedicated subredditsto post some artwork with a theory in tow. While a map isn’t really anywhere to be seen at a glance, the Reddit user reveals you can see a blurry version of one when you zoom into the bottom-right corner.
Dec. 18, 2023
Hideo Kojima says "everyone was opposed" to Kojima Productions when it was founded to make Death Stranding
Kojima Productions was announced in a joint venture with Sony Interactive Entertainment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimasays he was “opposed by everyone” when starting his own company eight years ago. Earlier this month marked the eighth anniversary of Kojima Productions, founded by Hideo Kojima just two months after Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain released underKonami.
Dec. 18, 2023
Hit JRPG Sea of Stars removes donation-collecting NPC based on YouTuber The Completionist following charity fraud allegations
Sea of Stars' developer wants to maintain “a positive and optimistic space” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of retro JRPG-inspired indie hitSea of Starshas announced it is replacing an NPC based on YouTuber The Completionist following recent charity fraud allegations. On December 15, Thierry Boulanger of Sabotage Studios shared with the game’s Discord server that it would replace the NPC Jirard the Constructionist to “maintain a positive and optimistic space.
Dec. 18, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy just got its first discount on Nintendo Switch - but you'll have to move fast
Grab the Nintendo Switch port for just $39.99 at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has been slashing those prices, dropping Hogwarts Legacydown to just $39.99 (was $59.99)over the last couple of days. This is an incredibly popular offer, though, and stock has been moving fast. Dependent on your region, you may see a ‘temporarily out of stock’ message when you land at Amazon.
Dec. 18, 2023
I hope GTA 6 gives these 3 in-game communities a new lease of life in 2025
Grand Theft Advent | Lucia may be the star of the show, but what about the communities underpinning the main stage? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6is coming, it’s official, it’s happening. Which means a whole new story to lose ourselves in, a whole new open-world sandbox to explore, a whole new yardstick to compare the third-person-shooter-meets-crime simulator genre against, and a whole new shopping list of virtual crimes to commit in chaotic and explosive style.
Dec. 18, 2023
James Gunn says the Matt Reeves Arkham Asylum show is in the DCU
The Arkham Asylum show won’t be in the same universe as The Batman When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems that Matt Reeves’s Arkham Asylum show will actually be in the DCU, rather than the same universe asThe Batman, according to DC Studios co-CEOJames Gunn. “Right now Matt is producing Arkham as a DCU series, so there’s just the two for now,” Gunn told a fan onThreadsof Reeves-verse projects – the two he’s referring to are The Batman 2 and the Penguin TV show.
Dec. 18, 2023
Jason Momoa has a bleak outlook on his future as Aquaman: "It's not looking too good"
Jason Momoa talks his Aquaman future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Momoa has addressed hisAquamanfuture – and it’s a bleak outlook. “I don’t necessarily want it to be the end… [but] I don’t think it’s really, like, a choice,” Momoa toldEntertainment Tonight, commenting that Gunn and Safran want “to start their own new thing up.” “The truth of it is, I mean, if the audience loves it, then there’s a possibility,” Momoa added.
Dec. 18, 2023
Maestro producer responds to controversy over Carey Mulligan's casting
EXCLUSIVE: Maestro producer Kristie Macosko Krieger has her say on the casting decision that has drawn some backlash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even before Netflix’sMaestrowas released in theaters last month, it had already been hit by two controversies. From the first look images and trailers alone, much had been made of star Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose, which he wore to portray Leonard Bernstein.
Dec. 18, 2023
Willem Dafoe is a "crazy vampire hunter" in new look at Nosferatu
The actor looks terrifying in the new picture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new look at Nosferatu is here, and it shows Willem Dafoe looking absolutely terrifying, surrounded by flames. The picture comes courtesy ofEntertainment Weekly, and, speaking to the publication, director Robert Eggers revealed that Dafoe is playing a “crazy vampire hunter” named Professor Albin Eberhart Von Franz.
Dec. 18, 2023
Netflix is remaking one of the most popular anime shows of all time with the studio behind Attack on Titan
The One Piece franchise is growing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced plans for a new One Piece anime series after the huge success of its live-action adaptation. Called The One Piece, the new adaptation of Eiichiro Oda’s beloved manga will be produced by WIT Studio, who are behind shows like SPY x FAMILY and Attack on Titan.
Dec. 18, 2023
Netflix is reportedly eyeing a Wednesday spin-off about an unlikely member of the Addams Family
Uncle Fester could be the first of the creepy, kooky clan to get his own show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday season 2has officially been greenlit, but there might be more Addams Family antics on the way if Netflix has anything to do about it. According to a new report fromBloomberg, the streamer is looking to make a spin-off of the hit fantasy show… and this time, Uncle Fester will be the main focus.
Dec. 18, 2023
Why Oppenheimer is our pick for the best film of 2023
Christopher Nolan’s thrilling biopic came out on top in a strong year featuring Barbie, Killers of the Flower Moon and Across the Spider-Verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ‘They don’t make them like this anymore’ is a cliche, but it’s an appropriate one when it comes to the films of Christopher Nolan. The writer-director has topped Total Film’s end of year poll on more than one previous occasion, but even by his own challenging standards – his films often break the mould narratively, and move at a pace that demands the audience cling on and keep up –Oppenheimerwas looking like a harder sell.
Dec. 18, 2023
SFX's 2023 in review: Russell T Davies talks returning to Doctor Who
Exclusive: Showrunner Russell T Davies talks about his return to Doctor Who – and what the future holds for the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The following feature first appeared in SFX issue 372 of SFX magazine. You can purchase a hard copyhere. This feature first appeared in SFX magazine -Subscribe here to save on the cover price, get exclusive covers, and have it delivered to your door or device every month.
Dec. 18, 2023
Starfield speedrunners in shambles after random commenter unwittingly shares a time-saving tip everyone missed
Turns out you can skip the train’s scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A hugeStarfieldspeedrunning breakthrough came about thanks to aYouTubecommenter who discovered a skip by accident. We’ve already seenStarfield beaten in under three hoursin ‘glitchless’ runs, where glitches and other hacks aren’t permitted. A recurring problem for speedrunners, though, is that an animation where the train in New Atlantis leaves the station adds seconds, and potentially even minutes onto a speedrun, since the player has to repeatedly use the train during a playthrough.
Dec. 18, 2023
Steven Spielberg told Maestro director Bradley Cooper "you are directing this f**king movie" after watching A Star Is Born
EXCLUSIVE: The beloved filmmaker handed over the reins to Cooper after being wowed by his directorial debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finally hitting Netflix this week, the road toMaestrohas indeed been a long one. The biographical drama which tells the story of the great composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein was originally meant to be helmed by Martin Scorsese.
Dec. 18, 2023
Steven Spielberg's Bullitt movie gets exciting update: "It'll be wildly entertaining"
EXCLUSIVE | The upcoming project will see Spielberg direct Bradley Cooper as the no-nonsense cop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you have been awaiting updates on Steven Spielberg’s upcoming Bullitt project, then we have good news for you. During the press tour for Netflix’s Leonard Bernstein biographical dramaMaestro, one of Spielberg’s producing partners Kristie Macosko Krieger gave us the latest on the movie.
Dec. 18, 2023
Taylor Swift has unwittingly become an icon in the Metal Gear community after revealing her birthday plans
From Cornelia Street to Outer Heaven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear fans have surprisingly got a lot of joy from Taylor Swift’s birthday plans this year as the singer heads to Outer Heaven to celebrate. As reported byJezebel, on December 13, Taylor Swift and friends headed to Outer Heaven to celebrate the special occasion. I know what you’re thinking, but I’m actually talking about a club in Manhattan, New York, called Outer Heaven and not Big Boss or the battleship fromKonami’s Metal Gear series - sorry to disappoint.
Dec. 18, 2023
Teen inventor Dudley Datson teams up with a talking dog in the print edition of Scott Snyder and Jamal Igle's sci-fi adventure
Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine is the latest ComiXology Originals title to get a print release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott SnyderandJamal Igle’s sci-fi adventure series, Dudley Datson and the Forever Machine, is getting a welcome print release from Dark Horse Comics in April. The three-issue series follows the adventures of teenage inventor Dudley and a talking dog, Daedelus, who knows far more than he’s letting on about the true nature of time and space.
Dec. 18, 2023
The 8 top gaming trends of 2023
Opinion | From fighting to frightening, here are this year’s biggest talking points in video games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a spectacularly diverse year for major video game releases, taking us from the fantastical depths ofBaldur’s Gate 3to the euphoric heights ofHi-Fi Rush. So is it really possible to draw out some consistent themes and ideas?
Dec. 18, 2023
The Finals devs tightening SBMM has reignited every FPS fan's favorite debate in record time
“The beta? Phenomenal. The first few days? Phenomenal. Now? Horrid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals is the popular new FPS on the block, meaning the topic of skill-based matchmaking was bound to pop up sooner or later. With arecent patch tweaking just that for “better quality games"happening not long after the The Finals' full launch, that time would be now.
Dec. 18, 2023
The Rick and Morty anime spin-off is set to return for the first time in over 2 years, as Adult Swim shares teaser for new series
Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith are back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hold on to your butts, folks, because Rick and Morty is returning for more sci-fi adventures in anime form – and this time, it’ll be a TV series, rather than a short film. In the first look at this new take, which is very similar to the original – though the animation style is slightly different and Rick is, well, a samurai – we see Morty’s sister Summer (Akiha Matsui) try to help the titular mad scientist navigate through space… and parallel dimensions.
Dec. 18, 2023
The top 10 manga of 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10. The Ancient Magus' Bride Recent volumes of The Ancient Magus' Bride, a wistful fantasy story about a girl loved by fae and fairies and all things supernatural, most especially her shadowy partner Elias, have felt more like a sequel than a new arc. The manga’s initial premise has been mostly paid off, yet it hasn’t missed a beat in its newest act, which sends a more mature Chise to school for one of the least school arc-like school arcs I’ve ever read.
Dec. 18, 2023
This $60 gadget is a must-have for the retro gamers in your life
A pocket-sized retro present with a punch. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buying decent retro gaming presents for friends can be a pain, but the Super Pocket could save you last minute shoppers a lot of hassle this Christmas. I mean, we’re talking about a handheld console with its own library of cartridges that costs less than many brand new PS5 and Switch games.
Dec. 18, 2023
This cat-collecting VR game is going viral, so now I'm tempted to pick up a headset just to play the best version of my favorite mobile game
Neko Atsume VR is the next best thing to having a real cat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developer Hit-Point Co, who you may know from the mobile game Neko Atsume, has taken its pet simulation game to the next level and turned it into a VR title. In the original game, players needed to create a welcoming space for local cats to hang out, offering everything from places to lounge, toys to play with, and food to snack on throughout the day.
Dec. 18, 2023
This is the only steady PlayStation Portal stock I've seen in weeks, but it's only for the hardcore
This PlayStation Portal bundle is still in stock at Antonline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re a month into the PlayStation Portal’s life and stock is still incredibly difficult to come by. Yes, i’ve spotted flashes of the $199 handheld remote player at Amazon and Best Buy over the last few days, but my daily crawls haven’t come up lucky in a long time.
Dec. 18, 2023
Total Film's 2023 in review: Christopher Nolan and more talk Oppenheimer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This feature originally appeared in issue 338 of Total Film.Subscribe to Total Film hereto never miss an issue. If genius is patience, as Sir Isaac Newton once attested, Total Film witnesses genius in abundance on the dub stage at the Warner Bros. lot, Burbank, California, on an uncharacteristically rainy day in January. It’s in here that the sound mix is being finessed on Christopher Nolan’s new film, Oppenheimer – the true story of a tortured genius whose impact on history is hard to overstate.
Dec. 18, 2023
Warcry: Hunter and Hunted review - "Contains some of the best miniatures yet"
Hunter and Hunted offers an impressive and atmospheric expansion of the Warcry world with some truly exceptional miniatures. The Warbands are both full of character and blessed with brilliant models Those Wildercorps Hunters minis are gonna be a real crowd-pleaser You need to be already invested in Warcry to get the most out of this box It’s not a starter set. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 18, 2023
We're still Doomed! How John Romero's FPS design rules live on in Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3
Interview | John Romero casts his mind back over the last 30 years, and looks to the future of a tried and tested genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s just over 30 years since Id Software launched Doom onto an unsuspecting world. Famously, the studio decided to make it available by uploading the shareware version onto the FTP site of the University of Wisconsin, immediately crashing the institution’s entire network.
Dec. 18, 2023
Sea of Stars, one of our favorite JRPGs of the year, has been played by over 4 million people in under 4 months
Sea of Stars recently claimed several accolades from awards shows When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sea of Stars has sailed past four million players in as many months. Back in September, we reported thatSea of Stars had sold over 250,000 copies, which was developer Sabotage’s sales goal for an entire year. Now, Sabotage has revealed Sea of Stars has surpassed a massive four million players in just under four months since it was first released.
Dec. 18, 2023
My favorite indie game of 2023 started as a Slay the Spire-style roguelike card game about arranged marriage before switching to an RPG about fighting exes
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thirsty Suitors started out as a concept surrounding a playable card game, its director has revealed. It turns out that when Thirsty Suitors was first discussed, it was envisioned as a card-based game. It would play out like something akin to Slay the Spire, the hit roguelike card game, with a story focusing on arranged marriage.
Dec. 17, 2023
"What? I got banned?" - Dota 2 pro finds out on-stream that he's been perma-banned in Valve's Christmas culling, then admits to buying "a behavior score boost"
On the naughty list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Dota 2 pro player was seemingly onValve’s naughty list, having been gifted a chunk of coal and a permanent ban while livestreaming. Earlier this week, Valve pushed this year’s festive winter update, called Frostivus, which promised to gift players on the nice list and punish those on the naughty list.
Dec. 17, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 was inspired by Hitman and Arkane’s immersive sims: “they said a level is a block of Swiss cheese”
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When developingBaldur’s Gate 3, the studio took inspiration from some games you might not expect. Larian Studios’ lead writer Adam Smith recently appeared on theOfficial Xbox Podcastto discuss the team’s game of the year winner, and he unexpectedly citedArkane(Dishonored, Deathloop,Marvel’s Blade) and IO Interactive (Hitman, James Bond) as two studios that inspired the game.
Dec. 17, 2023
Can you beat Baldur's Gate 3 without levelling up? Yes, but not without some extra “ridiculous or cheesy strategies"
Permanently Level 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BeatingBaldur’s Gate 3without leveling up your character sounds like an impossible feat, but one content creator has proven it’s more than possible. “In this video, I’m going to attempt to beat Baldur’s Gate 3 on the hardest difficulty without leveling up,” Youtuber Fracture explains. “This presents a lot of different challenges.
Dec. 17, 2023
One of this year's best open-world RPGs is also the biggest VR hit since Half-Life Alyx
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asgard’s Wrath 2 is the most acclaimed VR game since Half-Life Alyx, mainly because of how it seamlessly adapts the open-world RPG experience onto virtual reality goggles. But what makes Asgard’s Wrath 2’s release especially noteworthy is the universally perfect reviews. OnMetacritic, the game sits at an average score of 94 based on 11 critic reviews, indicating universal acclaim.
Dec. 17, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer confirmed what we already knew: that GTA 6 leak was never anything to worry about, and leaks are very often pointless
What a surprise, the final game looks better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a contemplative plumber, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about leaks lately. The games industry has gotten noticeably leakier in the past few years and leak culture has become A Thing, with some people dedicating their entire personal (and sometimes professional) brands to it as others inexplicably cling to every speculative word and 140p video.
Dec. 16, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 player rolls four consecutive nat ones in 1-in-160,000 odds: “I think the game is telling me to move on”
Dice Gods frown When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3player ran into some extraordinarily bad luck by rolling four consecutive nat ones. Twitch streamer Luality posted the one-minute snippet onYouTube, sharing the unlucky moment when the Dice Gods cursed her while trying to unlock a safe. Her first nat-one roll (1-in-20 odds) could just be blamed as a fluke.
Dec. 16, 2023
How Loki went from the God of Mischief to the MCU’s MVP
OPINION | Loki finally, and deservedly, got the throne he had long been searching for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If there is one thing about theMarvel Cinematic Universewe can all agree on, it’s that it’s great at casting its cavalcade of characters. From Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark to Chadwick Boseman as Black Panther, Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova to Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, the superhero powerhouse continues to nail its casting.
Dec. 16, 2023
If they want to succeed, superhero shows need to learn from The Boys spin-off Gen V
OPINION | Here’s why other superhero shows should take a page out of Gen V’s book When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bell has rang for this semester, but fear not, we will soon be heading back to the classroom forGen Vseason 2. As a spin-off from its brutish big brotherThe Boys, Gen V showed a different side of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic series.
Dec. 16, 2023
Just when I think it can't get cooler, viral nuke-parrying Soulslike lets you parry the earth itself to avoid fall damage
V.A Proxy one-ups itself as the coolest upcoming game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its ceaseless mission to let players parry anything and everything, indie Soulslike V.A Proxy now lets you parry the literal earth to avoid fall damage. You might recognize V.A Proxy from the gameplay clips thatfrequently go viralon social media, showing how players will be able to parry ultra-quick enemy mechs, a nuclear bomb, and evenGod itself, among other outlandish things.
Dec. 16, 2023
The Last of Us Online developers celebrate their canceled game: “it’s absolutely been the highlight of my career”
Naughty Dog developers look back at what could have been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FollowingThe Last Of Us Online’s cancellationearlier this week, current and former developers fromNaughty Doghave emerged to celebrate the mysterious multiplayer project. Studio Naughty Dog canceled its untitled multiplayer spin-off after nearly four years of work, claiming the project would require too many development resources and detract from its upcoming single-player projects.
Dec. 16, 2023
This Elden Ring mod turns the game into the scariest Doctor Who episodes - so definitely don’t blink
Weeping Angels infiltrate the already heart-pounding game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One newElden Ringmod makes all enemies immobile as long as you don’t blink, channeling the most terrifying Doctor Who monsters. Obviously the new mod reminds me of the recurring Doctor Who beasts, the Weeping Angels who only move when you look away. Fighting back against something as instinctual as blinking is tense enough without Elden Ring’s pantheon of ultra-tough beasts.
Dec. 16, 2023
When GTA 6 arrives, GTA 5 will be pushing 12 years old – what's changed in the world since the last mainline Grand Theft Auto game?
Grand Theft Advent | From pandemics to presidents, a lot’s gone down over the last decade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s changed in the word since GTA 5? Welcome to Grand Theft Advent – a month-long celebration of Rockstar’s enduring crime sim series. Be sure to check in on ourGTA 6 coverage hubfor more every day throughout December.
Dec. 15, 2023
Yellowjackets showrunners give a promising update on season 3
“We’re deep in the writing” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like our favorite group of stranded soccer players will be back on our screens in no time. TheYellowjacketsshowrunners have now confirmed that the writing for season 3 has already begun. As reported byVariety, showrunners Ashley Lyle, Bart Nickerson, and Jonathan Lisco gave the update during a Q&A forSAG-AFTRAnomination committee members.
Dec. 15, 2023
AEW Fight Forever Broken Matt Hardy unlock guide
Can’t find Broken Matt Hardy in AEW Fight Forever? Here’s what to do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AEW Fight Forever Broken Matt Hardy can be a difficult fighter to track down, as the process of unlocking him is somewhat confusing. While the ‘delete, delete, delete’ manisinAEW Fight Forever, their inclusion comes as DLC and they aren’t immediately selectable from the character screen.
Dec. 15, 2023
AEW Fight Forever CAW formulas guide to Renee Paquette and more
Also make Kota Ibushi with your AEW Fight Forever CAW formulas guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the AEW Fight Forever CAW formulas aren’t quite as detailed as those used in the WWE 2K series, you can still use them to expand your roster with solid approximations and import some additional Japanese stars toAEW Fight Forever. Impressive versions of Kota Ibushi, Tetsuya Naito, and Kushida are all included here, as well as fun versions of Jamie Hayter and Becky Lynch to throw into the mix.
Dec. 15, 2023
AEW Fight Forever hidden characters unlock guide
How to to get all AEW Fight Forever hidden characters including Paul Wight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The AEW Fight Forever hidden characters list features a number of significant fighters that you can sneak onto your roster, but you’ll need to know how to unlock them first and for some of them this involves quite a convoluted process.
Dec. 15, 2023
AEW Fight Forever roster guide for all available wrestlers
Looking for Dean Ambrose, Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole? They’re now on the AEW Fight Forever roster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Cole Remember us mentioning an even bigger surprise than Adam Cole, following the All Out contest between Kenny Omega and Christian Cage? The former Daniel Bryan was that surprise, showing up in AEW under his real name after eleven years as one of WWE’s most popular wrestlers.
Dec. 15, 2023
After 28 years, the first footage of a playable Luigi in Super Mario 64 has surfaced like a Bigfoot sighting
Video of Super Mario 64’s cut multiplayer mode has seemingly surfaced online When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A 28-year-old Japanese TV show that was recently uploaded toYouTubehas seemingly given us our first glimpse of Super Mario 64’s cut multiplayer mode, complete with a playable Luigi, but the sudden upload and debate over what we’re actually seeing has me feeling like I’m looking at a Bigfoot sighting.
Dec. 15, 2023
After two years, this Minecraft builder's ambitious project to build Bloodborne's Yharnam is finally "getting there"
Potomy’s team has put in a lot of work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After two years of recreating Bloodborne in Minecraft, one modder says the project is “getting there.” Minecraft modder Potomy has been hard at work resurrectingFromSoftware’s modern masterpiece over the past two years. They’re rebuilding the entirety of Bloodborne’s Yharnam in Minecraft, and now, in the tweet below, they say they’re “getting there” with the project.
Dec. 15, 2023
Amid backlash, The Finals lead doubles down on the FPS’ controversial AI usage, says it allows the team to “work better and faster, and do more with less”
“These new tools allow us to do things that we couldn’t do before outside of our means” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The brand and communications director of The Finals developer Embark Studios has addressed the backlash to the studio’s controversial choice of leaning on AI when developing the popular newFPS game, saying that the generative tools allow the team to “work better and faster, and do more with less.
Dec. 15, 2023
As the Doctor Who multiverse expands, it's time to bring back Torchwood
Opinion | One spin-off Doctor Who needs to bring back is Torchwood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Whoniverse is here, and as the Fifteenth Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa, takes control of the TARDIS, fans are excited to see Doctor Who expand again. Russell T Davies is back at the helm, and after previously gifting us The Sarah Jane Adventures and Torchwood spin-offs, he’salready got grand plansfor a universe bigger than the inside of the TARDIS itself.
Dec. 15, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is never coming to Game Pass, Larian CEO says "there's a fair price to be paid" for "a big game" like this
“This is what allows us to continue making other games,” says Swen Vincke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developer Larian decided “from the get-go” that the mammoth RPG wouldn’t be coming to Xbox or PC Game Pass, and that isn’t going to change. That’s according to Larian CEO Swen Vincke, who discussed the possibility of a Game Pass release in a recent interview withIGN.
Dec. 15, 2023
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's March 2024 solicitations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s great news about that though, as many of those myriad Batman comics are among the most anticipated of the month, with Batman #145 leading the charge. In the wake of the upcoming ‘Joker: Year One’ story, Batman will continue his rivalry with his Zur-En-Arrh counterpart, who now knows a “dark secret” that’s a “game-changer for the DC Universe.
Dec. 15, 2023
Complete WWE 2K23 Showcase matches and unlockables guide
Get Kurt Angle and Rob van Dam with our WWE 2K23 Showcase matches list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s still time to work your way through all the WWE 2K23 Showcase matches and unlockables. It’s worth it, too: the traditional mode centres around John Cena inWWE 2K23, and features some intriguing video revelations from the man himself, along with the chance to play as retro stars such as Kurt Angle and Rob Van Dam.
Dec. 15, 2023
Complete WWE 2K23 tag team entrances list with all the in-game motions
Reform DX or the Hardy Boyz with your WWE 2K23 tag team entrances list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to edit preset WWE 2K23 tag team entrances Got a team set up using theWWE 2K23 rosterandWWE 2K23 DLC, and ready to set them in motion? Cool. Choose ‘Creations’ from the top bar on the home screen, then select the giant ‘Entrance & Victory’ panel.
Dec. 15, 2023
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree release window might've leaked through a controller collaboration
The release window looks unlikely, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheElden Ring DLCrelease window might have just been leaked via a controller collaboration. However, this timeline doesn’t entirely align withFromSoftware’s recent comments. Earlier this month, an Elden Ring producer said theShadow of the Erdtree expansion was still a little way off from releasing, but that it was progressing well in development.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 best young players list reveals the top 50 career mode wonderkids
From Mbappe to the best bargains, here’s the FC 24 best young players list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 best young players list isn’t exactly packed with surprises. Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe are among theEA Sports FC 24wonderkids you won’t be able to afford as your managerial career gets underway. However, there are some sneaky treats to be found on a budget, as you’ll soon discover.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Black Friday brings new Thunderstruck promo
See the full FC 24 Thunderstruck tracker right here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Thunderstruck saw EA build an entire campaign around Black Friday. While the big sales event is over for another year, theseEA Sports FC 24Ultimate Team cards can score upgrades throughout December. They’re not limited to modern players, either – legends available include Ronaldinho, Thierry Henry and Eric Cantona.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Centurions promo adds Icons cards for Rooney and Gullit
Rashford and Popp also get upgraded in your FC 24 Centurions guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Centurions cards list celebrates those players who’ve racked up 100 appearances, goals or clean sheets at either club or country level. As such there aren’t manyEA Sports FC 24wonderkids in this particular promo, with the focus instead placed on household names such as Andrea Pirlo and Kevin de Bruyne.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 formations guide to the four best tactical set-ups
Struggling on the pitch? These FC 24 formations will help raise your game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s tempting to think that FC 24 formations begin and end with 4-2-4. ManyEA Sports FC 24players swear by it, to the point of Ultimate Team matches becoming exhausting. But rest assured that there are strong alternatives, sure to bring you wins in both FUT and career mode.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Heroes list adds Kompany, Kanu, Riise and Berbatov
Alex Scott and Nadine Kessler also join the new FC 24 Heroes list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Heroes list represents players who come so very close to being iconic – but aren’t quite hall-of-fame worthy. This season sees 19 new ones added forEA Sports FC 24, to complement those already found on theFIFA 23 Heroeslist.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Radioactive guide adds new cards for Messi and Kante
Benzema and Kerr also make the FC 24 Radioactive cards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Radioactive promo saw EA attempt to brew up some extra chemistry for your Ultimate Team. Those players selected for thisEA Sports FC 24campaign add extra ‘chem’ to your line up even if you ignore all other cards from the same league or nation.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 ratings list sees Kylian Mbappe take top spot
Alexia Putellas and Erling Haaland also storm the FC 24 ratings list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Frenchman tops the FC 24 ratings list for the second year in a row, but it isn’t Karim Benzema this time around. Instead, Kylian Mbappe is the best player inEA Sports FC 24. The top ten also features Sam Kerr and Aitana Bonmati, with female stars included in FUT for the first time ever.
Dec. 15, 2023
30 years after this anime's debut, the live-action adaptation is finally on Netflix - but the reviews are pretty mixed
Yu Yu Hakusho is streaming now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s live-action adaptation of anime Yu Yu Hakusho is finally here – and it’s getting pretty mixed reviews. Based on the 1992 show of the same name, which in turn found inspiration from Yoshihiro Togashi’s manga before it, the new series centers on resurrected, delinquent student Yusuke Urameshi (Takumi Kitamura), who died while saving a little boy in a car accident, as he gets sent back to Earth.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Trailblazers promo gives Mbappe and Bellingham new PlayStyles
Salah and Griezmann also get fresh items from FC 24 Trailblazers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Trailblazers promo capitalised on a key new feature of the big footy reboot: PlayStyles.EA Sports FC 24players who scored one of these red-and-blue Ultimate Team cards got more than a ratings boots. They also got at least one fresh PlayStyle, to reward them for a strong start to the real-life season.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Triple Threat guide with new cards for Toure, Grealish and Ginola
Kimpembe and King also make the FC 24 Triple Threat cards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FC 24 Triple Threat appeared to be one of the most creative campaigns in years, although many in the community didn’t agree. That’s because it focusses on trios of players from one club – but many of the biggest names inEA Sports FC 24,such as Barcelona and Manchester United, missed out.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 Ultimate Dynasties promo adds father-son and sibling cards
Zidane and Haaland top the FC 24 Ultimate Dynasties cards list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 Ultimate Dynasties promo goes down as one of EA’s best moves since the end of FIFA. It saw family members added toEA Sports FC 24together – from brothers and sisters, to fathers and sons, and even cousins, meaning Erling Haaland got a cheeky new card.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 worst players list is the opposite of an Ultimate Team
Do you dare try Rivals with the FC 24 worst players squad? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever fancied tackling Division Rivals with a team made up of the FC 24 worst players? It’s just about the biggest challenge going, and thisEA Sports FC 24guide enables you to do exactly that. The roster below features no recognisable names, orFC 24 Ultimate Dynastiescards to save you from the subs bench.
Dec. 15, 2023
FC 24 skill moves guide with every trick, flick and spin
How to do all the new FC 24 skill moves like Flair Rainbow and Drag Back Turn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 skill moves list brings plenty of excitement for those who want to win weekend league matches in style. Among the new additions forEA Sports FC 24are the Flair Rainbow, Flair Nutmeg, and Drag Back Turn, and a ton of old favourites from the FIFA years make triumphant returns too.
Dec. 15, 2023
Freelancers review: "A delightfully silly and unusual fantasy adventure"
If you’re looking for a relatively quick campaign full of fantasy shenanigans, quick decisions, and lots of laughter, there are few games that measure up to Freelancers from Plaid Hat Games. No job’s out of the question when you’re broke, and the party of freelancing folks you play with friends is certainly that. Sometimes, even the smallest tasks can add up to a legendary adventure, with each one full of branching paths and surprises.
Dec. 15, 2023
From Barbenheimer to Napoleon, hats became cinema's must-have accessory in 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The American ideal When the news hit of the simultaneous theatrical releases for two of the most anticipated films of the year (BarbieandOppenheimer), the glaring aesthetic differences between the pair were quickly whipped up into fan posters. The gauche pink of Barbie clashed with the dark hues of Oppenheimer, while the titular roles (Margot Robbie and Cillian Murphy) faced each other in a stand-off.
Dec. 15, 2023
Here are the 47 games that'll be totally lost when the Xbox 360 store shuts down
Pour one out for XBLA When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The folks atDelisted Gameshave gone through the list of digital Xbox 360 titles to find those that are not available for purchase either physically or on other digital platforms. You won’t find many landmark hits in the list, but you will see a lot of nifty indie titles and interesting historical curiosities - alongside a heck of a lot of Kinect experiments.
Dec. 15, 2023
Hobgoblin strikes Hell's Kitchen in Daredevil: Black Armor #2
Matt Murdock tests the endurance of his armor suit against Hobgoblin in this preview of Daredevil: Black Armor #2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Back in Black flashes back to a time in the ’90s when Matt Murdock wore a special, armored suit to take bigger and tougher challenges in Hell’s Kitchen. Now, in Daredevil: Back in Black #2, the Man Without Fear will have to put his armor to the test in a fight against one of those very threats, Hobgoblin.
Dec. 15, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy Switch update comes in hot with 3,500 words worth of bug fixes, prompting fans to call the patch notes "longer than the Harry Potter books"
“Hogwarts Legacy devs, if you are reading this, please get some sleep” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new update forHogwarts Legacyon Nintendo Switch comes with a bewildering amount of bug fixes. User @Nintendeal posted the patch notes on Twitter, and all in all, it contains a staggering 3,500 words of bug fixes. To get the scale of the situation, try clicking on the screenshot of the patch notes contained in the user’s tweet.
Dec. 15, 2023
How long is God of War Valhalla?
We lay out how long it takes to beat the GOW Valhalla DLC for Ragnarok When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is God of War Valhalla? Ragnarok’s free DLC update and expansion is a little hard to quantify in terms of length and time to beat, as this isn’t a linear experience - it’s a roguelike, a gameplay model all around losing progress and being reset.
Dec. 15, 2023
How to unlock young Kratos in God of War Valhalla
Classic Kratos from the original God of War trilogy is playable in GOW Ragnarok When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To get Classic/Young Kratos in the God of War Valhalla DLC,you simply need to complete the main story attached to the DLC. No, that doesn’t mean 100% completion, only playing through the main plot and hitting the end credits - a process that’ll probably take somewhere between 10 to 15 hours, depending on your skill level and what difficulty you have the game at.
Dec. 15, 2023
I returned to Cyberpunk 2077 for the romantic hangouts in update 2.1, but stayed to rediscover a new Night City
Opinion | A quick flyby visit to Night City in an old save persuaded me to start over fresh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I must have sunk well over 300 hours intoCyberpunk 2077, but this is Night City as I’ve never experienced it before. The streets look more polished and prettier than ever, neon-lights from the towering cityscape reflect off of the rain-soaked roads, more pedestrians can be seen going about their daily business, and up above, I can see the new NCART metro system snake through the skyline.
Dec. 15, 2023
Inspired by The Day Before, this indie dev spent 160 hours over 9 months making a parody trailer - only for the game to shut down long before they could even finish
“Sadly I wasn’t too surprised about the result of what they released" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After seeing a few ofThe Day Before’s gameplay trailers, one indie dev decided to make a ‘parody’ trailer of their own to see how quickly they could whip up a video that captured a similar degree of promise. But when that project began, they couldn’t have known what would eventually happen to The Day Before, and how much it would fail to live up to that promise.
Dec. 15, 2023
I’m not starting Christmas until I get this Sega Dreamcast ornament
All I want for Christmas is VMU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Normally, I don’t give Christmas decorations a second thought, but I just stumbled across aSegaDreamcast ornament that has completely changed my perspective. I mean, I’m a ‘90s gamer baby through-and-through, so I can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than paying homage to one of the most underrated consoles of all time.
Dec. 15, 2023
Kojima reflects on 8 years of his studio with the advice given to him by Guillermo Del Toro
While Kojima Productions enters its second phase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima- the famed video game director behind Metal Gear Solid and Death Stranding - has reflected on his own studio’s eighth birthday with some sage advice from Guillermo Del Toro. Kojima was once a creative force at publisherKonami, having fathered and fostered the MGS series for years before working on the much-anticipatedSilent Hillsin collaboration with Del Toro, the film director behind too many classics to list.
Dec. 15, 2023
Konami has turned a classic party game into an arcade gambling nightmare
Konami built a Bomberman game where you have to pay for more bombs and I’m in disbelief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An eight-player Bomberman arcade game sounds like an absolute dream, massively increasing the scale of one of thebest party gamesever made. But be careful if you see one because it sounds like publisherKonamihas turned that dream into a nightmare.
Dec. 15, 2023
Lae'zel's voice actor recorded her Baldur's Gate 3 dialogue faster than any other Origin character, which the directors say was "to her detriment"
“She does like to be told that she’s the fastest and the best one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Devora Wilde, the actor behind Lae’zel inBaldur’s Gate 3, didn’t mess around when it came to recording her lines, but perhaps she should have. In an interview with Dan Allen Gaming, voice and casting directors Beth Park and Josh Weeden explained that out of all Baldur’s Gate 3’s Origin characters, they got to spend the least time with Wilde because of how quickly she got the job done.
Dec. 15, 2023
Larian pushes Baldur's Gate 3 Hotfix 14 during its own Christmas party
“Team building is doing a hotfix together at the Christmas party” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After working onBaldur’s Gate 3for six years and producing one of the most highly-rated games of all time, you might think Larian’s Christmas party would involve nothing more than sitting back with some eggnog, congratulating each other on a job well done. But you would be wrong.
Dec. 15, 2023
Larian will "continue to support" Baldur's Gate 3 into 2024 while "working on other things"
The RPG still has life left in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios will continue supportingBaldur’s Gate 3next year, according to CEO Swen Vincke. “The community has been patient with us, this is a very large game with a number of permutations,” Vincke continues. “We had this hook in Patch 4, which nobody saw coming, which was the crime system.
Dec. 15, 2023
Legions Imperialis gives us the Warhammer battle I've always dreamed of
Opinion | The new game lets my best chaotic life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Legions Imperialissurprised me. Let’s rewind for a second. I’ve been a fan of Warhammer 40K since before I hit double figures, and I blame the most ’90s miniature that has ever existed: Kharn the Betrayer, skull aficionado and cover of a metal album come to life.
Dec. 15, 2023
Madden 24 overall ratings list with the top 50 players
Aaron Donald and Travis Kelce battle to top the Madden 24 overall ratings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Justin Jefferson is a winner on the Madden 24 overall ratings list despite an injury-plagued season. The Vikings' star receiver kicked offMadden 24as its second-best player, with only Rams sack machine Aaron Donald ahead of him. Below we profile a selection of this year’s best players, and take you through the overall top 50 to finish.
Dec. 15, 2023
Meg Ryan and David Duchovny on returning to rom-coms and paying homage to When Harry Met Sally director
Exclusive: What Happens Later stars Meg Ryan and David Duchovny talk filming in airports, lost connections, and magic realism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A rom-com, Meg Ryan, and an airport meet-cute? What Happens Later – which Ryan also directs and co-writes – features a fair few elements guaranteed to pique the interest of fans of the genre. However, don’t expect a rehash of Ryan’s plethora of early hits, as this film takes a more meditative and emotional tone than you might expect.
Dec. 15, 2023
My favorite PS5 controller is coming to Xbox, and it's bringing anti-stick drift modules with it
The Victrix Pro BFG is coming to Xbox, and Hall Sensor stick modules are on the way for both versions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Victrix Pro BFG has been my controller to beat this year in the PS5 and PC markets. Fortunately, that looks like that’ll become the case for Xbox players in the new year too, as PDP has announced that an Xbox Series X version is on the way.
Dec. 15, 2023
Naughty Dog cancels The Last of Us multiplayer game after nearly four years of work
Pre-production work began before The Last of Us 2 released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us multiplayer spin-off has effectively been canceled atNaughty Dog. The developer has made the announcement in a blog post posted to its website and social media. “There’s no easy way to say this: We’ve made the incredibly difficult decision to stop development on that game,” Naughty Dog writes in the blog, acknowledging that many were eagerly awaiting news on the game they’d come to call ‘The Last of Us Online.
Dec. 15, 2023
Naughty Dog confirms multiple single-player games in development following The Last Of Us Online's cancellation
The studio doubles down on single-player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us developerNaughty Doghas confirmed that more than one single-player game is in development at the studio. The Last Of Us and Uncharted studio dropped the news in a recentblog post: “We have more than one ambitious, brand new single-player game that we’re working on here at Naughty Dog, and we cannot wait to share more about what comes next when we’re ready.
Dec. 15, 2023
Netflix is getting a surprise anime adaptation of one of the One Piece creator’s very first stories
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eiichiro Oda may be best known as the prolific creator of the One Piece series, but his body of work doesn’t stop there. Now, Netflix is getting an anime adaptation of one of his decades-old one-shot stories – and it dives into the past of one of One Piece’s best characters. One Piece, of course, recently made the leap to live-action on Netflix.
Dec. 15, 2023
Netflix’s GTA Trilogy ports look like the real thing on mobile, while the PC and console versions are still busted
New “Classic Lighting” mode brings San Andreas back to its former glory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The classic Grand Theft Auto trilogy’s mobile port has just been released with features mysteriously missing from the console and PC versions that dropped two years ago. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition packaged the series’ three iconic PS2 outings - GTA 3, GTA: Vice City, and GTA: San Andreas - under one roof for modern systems.
Dec. 15, 2023
Oh good, one of the year's finest Metroidvanias turned up just in time to devour my Christmas break
Indie Spotlight | TEVI is a side-scrolling treat that was totally worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rabi-Ribi is a cute and straightforward 2D Metroidvania about a bunny girl and her fairy friend lasering and hammering their way through screens of projectiles. It’s a little basic, but it holds up well to this day and offers a lot of post-game depth.
Dec. 15, 2023
One of Amazon's best shows returns with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
Reacher is back for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher is back for season 2, and it has debuted to a 100% critics' score onRotten Tomatoeswith 15 reviews. Season 2 sees Reacher discover that members of 110th MP Special Investigations, the US Army unit he used to belong to, are being murdered one at a time.
Dec. 15, 2023
Orphan 2 director says "anything is possible" as he announces development of another sequel
“The franchise’s rulebook has been opened up”, says William Brent Bell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another Orphan sequel is officially in development, director William Brent Bell has revealed. While chatting toThe Hollywood Reporterabout his new folklore horror Lord of Misrule, which stars Tuppence Middleton as a vicar whose quest to find her missing daughter uncovers dark secrets about her quaint English village, the filmmaker suggested that “anything is possible” when it comes to a third Orphan outing.
Dec. 15, 2023
Rebel Moon Part One review: "Risks being subsumed by its own self-importance, but delivers bombastic mayhem"
Snyder’s passion project risks becoming subsumed by its own self-importance, but delivers bombastic mayhem and grandiose visuals by the bucket-load. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Zack Snydernever does anything by halves. But even by his standards, the first part of his long-gestating space saga is a thunderous, portentous, gargantuan slab of mythological sci-fi fantasy.
Dec. 15, 2023
SFX's 2023 in review: Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai, the animated prequel to the '80s hit
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Executive Producers Tze Chun and Brendan Hay will finally change all that with the new animated prequel series Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai. This origin story shows how the 10-year-old version of Sam Wing – who grows up to become the owner of the antique shop where we first meet the Mogwai in 1984 – meets Gizmo, and begins a series of adventures for the pair.
Dec. 15, 2023
Stranger Things season 2 costumes may have already teased what the future holds for its main characters
Mike, Will, Lucas, and Dustin’s looks from the Snow Ball Dance were more than just looks, it turns out… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks toReddit, a Stranger Things' centered Twitter account, and a resurfaced ‘fact of the day’, we’ve been reminded that the sci-fi fantasy’s costume designer Kim Wilcox once explained that the outfits some of the main boys wore to Hawkins' Middle School’s Snow Ball dance in season 2 “is a clue to their future careers”.
Dec. 15, 2023
Subnautica 3 "is not quite ready to surface," survival game fans prep their subs as devs tease Early Access details to come in 2024
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Both Subnautica and its expansion-turned-standalone-sequel, Below Zero, launched in Early Access and seemed to benefit greatly from the back-and-forth with fans. The Subnautica series has, to this point, been known for effectively blending open-ended sandbox survival with a robust story and fantastic sci-fi worldbuilding, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing how the third game shapes up.
Dec. 15, 2023
The 32 greatest Julia Roberts movies
The Oscar-winning actress has dazzled in everything from rom-coms to thrillers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. She’s just a girl, standing in front of an audience, asking them to love her. And boy is it so easy to love Julia Roberts. But which of her movies are actually the greatest of all time? One of the most revered and bankable stars in Hollywood, Julia Roberts has sustained a career over several decades since her star-making rise in the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman.
Dec. 15, 2023
The best FC 24 meta players, tactics and formations
See the most OP cards and strategies in your FC 24 meta guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 meta has gone wild in recent weeks thanks to a summer of 90+ promos. But there’s still time to build a strongEA Sports FC 24Ultimate Team without having millions of coins in the bank. All you need is a scouting report on the most OP players and tactics – which is exactly what we’ve made for you below.
Dec. 15, 2023
The best Lego gifts for Christmas 2023
Find the perfect present When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Best overall2.FAQ It can be hard enough to find good Lego gifts at the best of times, but with the clock ticking until Christmas day? Well, things kick up another notch on the stress o-meter. If you can feel the panic setting in, don’t panic – we’ve got some tips.
Dec. 15, 2023
The complete FC 24 PlayStyles list
Master all the new abilities with your FC 24 PlayStyles guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The FC 24 PlayStyles list adds a whole new dimension to gameplay in EA’s big football refresh. These 34 special abilities inEA Sports FC 24work a lot likeMadden 24 X-Factors, increasing the unique feel of the game’s biggest stars. Those with a PlayStyle+ ability get even greater effectiveness in that specific category.
Dec. 15, 2023
The GamesRadar+ Hardware Awards 2023: all the year's best gaming tech
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got 15 categories this year, spanning gaming PCs and laptops all the way to board games and VR. The winner in each category will be a device that has truly pushed the limits of this year’s tech while remaining influential in its own sphere. We’ve handpicked these winners after rigorous testing lasting well beyond our initial review period, so you know they can go the distance.
Dec. 15, 2023
The strange story of Darkel, one of GTA 3's most mysterious cut characters with speculated (but unsubstantiated) ties to terrorism
Grand Theft Advent | Speculation is part of the Grand Theft Auto experience, and Darkel is part of the series' folklore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Intrepid Grand Theft Auto fanatics have spent the last week poring over theGTA 6trailer, speculating on every tiny detail, and asking themselves (and anyone else who’ll listen): what doesthisorthat, or thisandthat mean? I speak from direct experience, of course, but speculation is something that’s underpinned Rockstar’s enduring open-world crime sim series since its inception over 26 years ago – and it shows little signs of slowing down today.
Dec. 15, 2023
The Witcher's Freya Allan to star in new fantasy horror with a chilling premise
Triton is about a holiday gone very wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher’s Freya Allan has joined the cast of Triton, an intriguing new horror set in Greece. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, the film follows a group of three young women who “run afoul” of three charismatic young men while on holiday. However, it turns out the young men are not quite what they seem in the fantasy flick.
Dec. 15, 2023
This alternate take on the Iron Man post-credits scene mentions mutants 14 years before the MCU actually did
Iron Man was originally part of a much bigger world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has released an Infinity Saga boxset, bringing together everything fromIron Manall the way up toAvengers: Endgamein one luxurious package. Of course, there are bonus bells and whistles to gawp at – including an alternate take on the iconic Iron Man post-credits scene that saw Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.
Dec. 15, 2023
Valve brings the ban hammer down on nearly 100,000 Dota 2 smurf accounts and other "bad actors" with a lump of Christmas coal
“Regardless of how you’ve been naughty, we’ve been watching you (not while you’re sleeping, calm down)" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valveis channeling its inner Santa Claus with a Naughty & Nice List that includes a jolly festive update for Dota 2’s nice players and a permaban for the tens of thousands of naughty players and smurf accounts.
Dec. 15, 2023
Where is FIFA 24 and what's FC 24?
FC 24 is the official replacement for FIFA 24 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no such game as FIFA 24. That might seem baffling given the series' storied history, but EA closed the door on its biggest franchise following the release ofFIFA 23. Instead, it’s starting over with something calledEA Sports FC 24– although the new game feels very familiar.
Dec. 15, 2023
Willem Dafoe says Nosferatu is unlike anything he's ever seen
Willem Dafoe has an exciting tease about Nosferatu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Willem Dafoe has shared new details about Nosferatu – and he’s got us very excited. The film is directed by Robert Eggers, helmer ofThe Northman,The Lighthouse, andThe Witch, and stars Bill Skarsgård, Nicholas Hoult, Lily-Rose Depp, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Emma Corrin, Ralph Ineson, Simon McBurney, and Dafoe.
Dec. 15, 2023
WWE 2K23 DLC guide to downloading Bray Wyatt, Scott Steiner and Tiffany Stratton
Rick Steiner, Zeus and Pretty Deadly also available as WWE 2K23 DLC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The full WWE 2K23 DLC catalogue is now fully available, and feels all the more poignant following the death of Bray Wyatt. Real name Windham Rotunda, the former world champion passed away in August at the age of 36 – and his last tweet showcased theWWE 2K23Revel With Wyatt Pack.
Dec. 15, 2023
Fortnite Ship It Express: Locations and LTM explained
Ship It Express in Fortnite is both a Limited Time Mode and a series of locations to visit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Ship It Express locations have popped up around the island just in time for the Holiday season, to distribute gifts to everyone who’s on Santa’s Nice List this year. Being able to find them is important, as the locations feature in several quests linked to theFortnite Winterfestevent, and there’s also a separate Ship It Express LTM you need to play to tick off one of the Festive assignments.
Dec. 14, 2023
Zack Snyder reveals the Rebel Moon director's cut has a whole new opening
The director’s cut will be longer and R-rated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas revealed more about the Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire director’s cut, and it will have a brand new opening focusing on Ed Skrein’s villainous Admiral Noble. “It’s, like, an hour longer and has a whole other opening that’s all Ed,” Snyder toldExpress.
Dec. 14, 2023
After 10 years, hidden messages in Dark Souls have been found in the last place anyone thought to look
FromSoftware ended up burying some in-game messages in Dark Souls patches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over 10 years ago, files for unknown Dark Souls messages were found in a text dump by Reddit userRetrogameaudio, who’s now known asIllusory Wall, a prominentFromSoftwaresleuth. Two days ago, on December 12, this cold case was finally closed with the discovery of two messages which did originally exist in the vanilla version of the iconic RPG.
Dec. 14, 2023
All God of War Valhalla's best upgrades and perks
The tablets on the Shore in GOW Valhalla grant upgrades and permanent perks - but which should you buy first? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best God of War Valhalla upgrades are all brought from the Shore Tablets, a strange merchant system where Kratos is paying rocks on Valhalla’s edge for perks that he brings into the rogue-like labyrinth beyond.
Dec. 14, 2023
Avatar: The Way of Water’s new deleted scene completely changes how we see one character
Neytiri catches a Spider When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new deleted scene found on the collector’s edition ofAvatar: The Way of Watercompletely changes one interaction in the final showdown that sees Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) and Quaritch (Stephen Lang) in a tense standoff. At the movie’s climax, Quaritch takes Neytiri’s daughter Kiri (Sigourney Weaver) hostage on a sinking ship as a final gambit.
Dec. 14, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 director shares his full GOTY speech, paying tribute to QA and departing D&D staff
Swen Vincke shouted out “people that don’t always get the credit they deserve” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3director Swen Vincke has shared his Game Awards acceptance speech in full, after he was cut short at the ceremony last week. Now though, Vincke has shared his full planned speech for the Game of the Year award via his Twitter account.
Dec. 14, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 writing director says Larian is "not saying no" to new races, but you'll likely have to wait a while
Writing director Adam Smith says “we’re not done yet” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The writing director onBaldur’s Gate 3has revealed Larian’s “not done yet” and that more updates will likely roll out in the future, including one with new races. Appearing on the Xbox On Twitch channel, Baldur’s Gate 3’s writing director, Adam Smith, discusses the future of the Larian RPG, more specifically, whether or not fans should expect future updates.
Dec. 14, 2023
Best loadouts in The Finals
From light to heavy loadouts, these are the best builds in The Finals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Loadouts in The Finals involves carefully matching a specialization, a weapon, and three gadgets to best use your class and playstyle. Any kind of build is possible if you know what to combine - maybe something like an assassin build using the cloaking device sounds, or maybe a heavy loadout with a shotgun and shield to tank your way to victory.
Dec. 14, 2023
Blumhouse and Universal's next monster movie finds a new Wolf Man as Barbie's Ryan Gosling drops out
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have been some big changes behind the scenes, though:Barbie’s Ryan Gosling is no longer attached to play the titular monster. Instead, Christopher Abbott, who’s best known for his appearances in Sanctuary, Possessor, andPoor Things, will take on the role, according toThe Hollywood Reporter. It’s worth noting, however, that Gosling remains involved in the project as an executive producer.
Dec. 14, 2023
Captain America 4 is set to undergo reshoots, with a new writer penning fresh material
Brave New World is getting some extra material When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain America 4, which is officially titled Brave New World, is set to undergo reshoots with fresh material penned by a new writer. Captain America 4 will star Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, who has picked up the Cap mantle following the events ofThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier.
Dec. 14, 2023
CRPG vet suggests D&D 5E is one of Baldur’s Gate 3’s "biggest stumbling blocks"
“The most fun things in the game aren’t really 5E things or even D&D things, but Larian things" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Industry and CRPG veteran Josh Sawyer has weighed in onBaldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay and mechanics, highlighting the challenges of adapting from D&D’s fifth edition. Over on Twitter, one fan has asked Sawyer if he had any enlightening critiques of Baldur’s Gate 3’s gameplay before getting the reply they likely hoped for.
Dec. 14, 2023
Dead X-Men puts a cap on the Krakoa era with a team of resurrected mutants on a secret mission
The murdered mutants of Krakoa reunite as a new, resurrected team with a secret mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the resurrected mutants uniting to take on a mysterious mission that ties directly into the final fate of Krakoa in the upcoming Fall of the House of X and Rise of the Powers of X limited series, Newsarama spoke with Foxe about the new team and their place in the downfall of Krakoa and the rise of what comes next ahead of the January 31 release of Dead X-Men #1.
Dec. 14, 2023
Dragon Age co-creator would love to see the Baldur's Gate 3 devs make a Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic sequel
But leave HK-47 as a ruthless killer, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One former Dragon Age writer would love forBaldur’s Gate 3developer Larian to pick up the torch of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic series. Reacting to aPC Gamerarticle begging Larian to make a Star Wars RPG,BioWareveteran David Gaider threw out his own wishes into the void of Twitter.
Dec. 14, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 has a cat lady who rules an entire nation, and I need this RPG in my life
Nadenia rose to win the favor of her people, or so I’m told When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a cat-person playing the role of a stoic monarch, and I love it. Capcom’s action-RPG might lean hard into dark fantasy, but it’s still got some more pleasant surprises. Chief among them might just be Nadenia, the character you can see below, a newcomer to Dragon’s Dogma 2.
Dec. 14, 2023
Dwayne Johnson joins A24 MMA fighter biopic directed by Uncut Gems’ Benny Safdie
The Rock is ready to get back in the ring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dwayne Johnson will be getting back in the ring as he teams up withUncut Gemsdirector Benny Safdie forA24movie The Smashing Machine. This will be Safdie’s first solo directorial effort, as he usually works with his brother Josh Safdie. The filmmaking duo have worked with A24 before on both Robert Pattinson’s Good Time and Uncut Gems, starring Adam Sandler and Julia Fox.
Dec. 14, 2023
Eddie Murphy tries to uncover an LA conspiracy in Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
The first trailer for the 1984 movie’s long-awaited sequel is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eddie Murphy is back as foul-mouthed Detroit-made detective Axel Foley, 30 years after he last played him, in the first trailer for Netflix’s upcoming Beverly Hills Cop sequel. “I almost admire you,” Kevin Bacon’s character opens with in the new promo, which you can watch above.
Dec. 14, 2023
Epic CEO suggests Fortnite would come to Steam as soon as Valve drops "these ridiculous 30% fees"
“We’ll also put Fortnite on any serious store that gives all developers an awesome deal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortniteon Steam isn’t out of the question, according toEpic GamesCEO Tim Sweeney, but it would require big changes to the way store ownerValvemonetizes sales – namely a cut to what Sweeney calls “these ridiculous 30% fees.” Epic is riding high on the heels ofan antitrust win against Google, which Epic said “proves thatGoogle’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse their monopoly to extract exorbitant fees, stifle competition and reduce innovation.
Dec. 14, 2023
Finally, a shopkeeping sim where I can live out my dreams as a goblin merchant in an RPG like Baldur's Gate 3
I can’t wait to live my best trash goblin life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever wished that you could be a goblin and spend all day tinkering with trinkets for the residents of an RPG-style world, then do I have the game for you. Trash Goblin, which is currently in development with Spilt Milk Studios, is a cozy shopkeeping sim that will have players uncovering, collecting, and customizing unique ornaments.
Dec. 14, 2023
Good Omens season 3 is officially happening – and will be based on Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett's original plans
Good Omens season 3 is coming to Prime Video When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good Omens is coming back for a third season, but it’s all set to be the show’s last. Prime Video announced plans for an undated third season - one that would be based on an initial conversation between Neil Gaiman and the late Sir Terry Pratchett almost 35 years ago.
Dec. 14, 2023
GTA 6 'Florida Joker' continues to insist Rockstar stole their likeness and goes as far as dying their hair purple to prove it
Lawrence Sullivan is demanding millions from Rockstar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ‘Florida Joker,’ who believes Rockstar stole their likeness forGTA 6, has now made themselves resemble the character in question even more. Lawrence Sullivan, who has been very vocal about believing theGTA 6 trailer parodies him, has once again demanded a response from developer Rockstar. After previously demanding the company pay him$2 million for using his likeness, Sullivan has now taken things a step further and dyed their hair purple to better match the character featured in the trailer.
Dec. 14, 2023
Hideo Kojima says the Death Stranding movie is "not just a direct translation of the game," will show a "universe that has never been seen before"
Kojima Productions is partnering with A24 for the new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDeath Strandingmovie won’t be a direct adaptation of the original game. Earlier today, December 14, Kojima Productions andA24announced a new partnership for the Death Stranding movie (hours after it wasrevealed via a very expensive t-shirt). Now, Hideo Kojima, the original game’s director and writer, has revealed a little more about the movie.
Dec. 14, 2023
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding movie partner is revealed via a $40 t-shirt
A24 is teaming up with Kojima Productions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimais partnering withA24, the company behindEverything Everywhere All at Onceand Uncut Gems, on theDeath Strandingmovie. As revealed on theA24 Shop– and flagged byWario 64 on Twitter– the film production studio and distributor announced, “It’s official: we’ve partnered with Kojima Productions on the live-action feature film adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s acclaimed video game, Death Stranding.
Dec. 14, 2023
Hollow Knight Silksong community in shambles after finding something new in 4-year-old gameplay clips
Yes, we’re at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much delay and anticipation, we finally, sort of, have someHollow Knight Silksongnews. Hollow Knight Silksong trailers are old hat at this point, but there’s apparently still more to discover in the previously released gameplay footage. Not in the actual footage itself, mind you, but in the metadata associated with the footage via video hosting sites likeYouTube.
Dec. 14, 2023
How to get past the God of War Valhalla barriers
Locked doors blocking chests in GOW Valhalla require Sanctuary Barrier Keys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The God of War Ragnarok Valhalla barriers are actually called “Sanctuary Barriers”, and early on in your experience you’ll find them cutting off a lot of your routes and with no obvious way to get past them. Presented as swirling walls of green energy with a gold disc in the middle, that disc is actually a kind of lock - and an item called the Sanctuary Barrier Key is… well, the key you need, though they’re single-use disposable items.
Dec. 14, 2023
I might put this discounted Simpsons arcade machine up instead of a tree this Christmas
All it needs is a star on top When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t judge me, but I’d rather have an arcade machine taking up space in my living room than a Christmas tree. So, you can imagine I’m pretty stoked about the fact that Amazon has slashed the price of various Arcade1up machines, and I’m specifically hyped about The Simpsons version.
Dec. 14, 2023
I'm amazed that one of the best Lego Star Wars kits is still at its lowest ever price
This is the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It goes without saying that Lego Star Wars can be expensive. That makes this offer practically a Christmas miracle - one of the best modern kits has been slashed in price by $180. You can currently get the Lego UCS Razor Crest for$419.99 at Amazoninstead of almost $600, which is a 30% discount and also mildly absurd.
Dec. 14, 2023
Lego Fortnite is the Animal Crossing replacement I never expected, but now I can't put it down
Opinion | I did not have Lego Fortnite being my Animal Crossing replacement on my bingo sheet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It only took one trailer for Lego Fortnite to convince me to redownload Fortnite again. Just watching the first gameplay trailer for the Lego meets Fortnite take on Minecraft had me thoroughly intrigued, wondering how Fortnite’s beautiful-looking maps could combine with the satisfying visuals and mechanics of Lego games like Lego Bricktales.
Dec. 14, 2023
Marvel's Blade concept art teases a club mission and I hope it has blood showers
A club in a Blade game? Say no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkanehas released new concept art forMarvel’s Blade, and it’s only going to make the wait for the game harder. We don’t know much about the new Arkane Lyon game so far, but we know it’s got some utterly stunning concept art. Just below, you can see three pieces of artwork produced by Sergey Kolesov and Jean-Luc Monnet for Marvel’s Blade, and each one looks just gorgeous.
Dec. 14, 2023
Smile 2 casts Aladdin's Naomi Scott as the horror sequel's lead
Scott takes over from Sosie Bacon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Smile 2 has found its lead – Naomi Scott is set to star in the highly anticipated horror sequel. The original movie stars Sosie Bacon as a therapist who witnesses the suicide of one of her patients, and is subsequently haunted by a string of eerily smiling people.
Dec. 14, 2023
Soulslike speedrunner beats Lies of P in 6 hours with nothing but a wrench
They effectively played the game one-handed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Lies of P expert with only a wrench in hand has beaten the Soulslike action-RPG without dying or using a single consumable item. The insurmountable challenge was undertaken by streamer Parkenharbor, and the whole thing culminated in the great clip below. That’s right: they beat Lies of P without using a special Fable Art, Legion Arm, or Summon ability, while also not dying and without using up a single consumable item.
Dec. 14, 2023
The 25 best comics of 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25. Local Man (Image Comics) The ’90s introduced plenty of over-the-top, extreme superheroes, and a postmodern look at the legacy of those types of characters forms the crux of Local Man. Created by Tim Seeley and Tony Fleecs, the series follows hard-on-his-luck Jack Xaver, who used to be the former superhero Crossjack as part of the superstar hero team Third Gen.
Dec. 14, 2023
The best E3 moments from the event's 29-year history, from "$299" to Keanu Reeves
E3 has given us a lot of memories - both good and bad - over the years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. E3 is officially, permanently dead. After 26 events spread across nearly 29 years, the Entertainment Software Association has confirmed that it’s no longer going to run what was once the biggest show in gaming. For decades, E3 was the nexus of gaming news, the place where publishers and developers big and small would gather to announce their games and demonstrate them to the media, the industry, and the world.
Dec. 14, 2023
The best FC 24 badges and how much they cost
Real Madrid, Juventus and Luton Town all make the best FC 24 badges When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best FC 24 badges are an in-game status symbol. You can’t wear them on theEA Sports FC 24pitch, but they’re nonetheless your brand – displayed before, during and after each match. Not only that, the rarest ones can be worth a significant amount of coins on the secondary transfer market.
Dec. 14, 2023
The best weapons in The Finals
A tier list for the best light, medium, and heavy weapons in The Finals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the best weapons in The Finals isn’t easy, as the optimum choices always depends on your playstyle and class. There’s no ‘winner’, just what’s best for the situation. However, that said, some guns are better than others overall whatever.
Dec. 14, 2023
The Finals’ tanky Heavy class is steamrolling the competition, and it’s only taken 7 days for FPS fans to call for a nerf
This The Finals class is dominating the meta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot new FPS on the block The Finals has only been out for seven days, but that’s more than enough time for a meta to form. It’s good news for fans of the tanky Heavy, but seemingly bad news for everyone else. The Finals offer three classes for you to choose from; Light, Medium, and Heavy.
Dec. 14, 2023
Total War: Pharaoh dev drops the price on the strategy game, deletes its deluxe editions, partly refunds all players, and gives paid DLC out for free
“We think this is a fairer cost of the game for players” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Total War developer Creative Assembly has permanently dropped the price on the new Pharaoh installment to the strategy series and doled out a fair bit of money to players in response, partially as a refund and also in the form of once-paid DLC, while simultaneously deleting the game’s pricier deluxe and Dynasty editions.
Dec. 14, 2023
We used the Florida Man Birthday Challenge to learn more about GTA 6’s Leonida and got more than we bargained for
Grand Theft Advent | Come share in our wisdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Gameshas always had plenty to say. The Grand Theft Auto and Red Dead Redemption developer captures a moment in time through multiple projects by not just providing recognizable visual and audible cultural references defining the era a game is set in, but also biting satire of real-world political, economic, and social issues that remain timeless.
Dec. 14, 2023
Wednesday and Black Panther stars explore a dark student-teacher relationship in Miller's Girl trailer
Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman star in Jade Halley Bartlett’s twisty thriller When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega andBlack Panther’s Martin Freeman are a student and teacher navigating a dark, complicated relationship in the first trailer for upcoming drama Miller’s Girl. The teaser, which you can watch above, opens with 18-year-old Cairo Sweet (Ortega) impressing English professor Jonathan Miller (Freeman) by checking off every single title on her college’s reading list.
Dec. 14, 2023
What If season 2 trailer contains a nod to Loki's fate
Did you spot a festive-looking Yggdrasil? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems like the new trailer for What If…? season 2 features a nod to Loki’s fate at the end ofLoki season 2– andfans are hopingthat means the variant we know from the live-action show may make an appearance. The emotional final episode of Loki season 2 saw Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief break the TVA’s Time Loom and take on the role of holding the timelines together himself using his powers inside Yggdrasil, the tree of life in Norse mythology.
Dec. 14, 2023
9 God of War Valhalla tips to beat the free update and master thyself
Here are some tips to help you smash the new God of War Valhalla rogue-like mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our God of War Valhalla tips and tricks will help players get a head start on the update’s strange new rogue-like structure and focus, in which Kratos must explore the cyclical judgement of the afterlife and confront his inner demons - while also avoiding getting his head split open by some very external demons at the same time.
Dec. 13, 2023
Xbox Year in Review is now live, and Phil Spencer might have more hours in Starfield than you
The Xbox boss also played a lot of Diablo 4 and Pillars of Eternity this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox players can now see how many hours they’ve put into their favorite games this year, includingPhil Spencer, who is in the top 10% ofStarfieldplayers. One of the most interesting examples of Xbox Year in Review comes from none other than Xbox boss Phil Spencer.
Dec. 13, 2023
"They've learned": Light No Fire reactions praise Hello Games after years updating No Man's Sky
Hello Games has a lot of fans out there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Game devs and fans are reacting positively toLight No Fire, the next project from No Man’s Sky developer Hello Games. For one, Vlambeer co-founder Rami Ismail is impressed with the Light No Fire trailer because it’s a direct reaction to the marketing cycle surrounding No Man’s Sky.
Dec. 13, 2023
14 Disney Plus shows are coming to Netflix including Lost, Archer, and Prison Break
The exchange is part of Disney’s licensing scheme When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneyis planning to hand over 14 series to streaming giant Netflix, as part of Bob Iger’s new licensing strategy Netflix is not the only platform that Disney is reaching out to. Earlier this year the company announced itsdeal with ITV X, where three Disney Plus exclusive shows including Andrew Garfield’sUnder the Banner of Heaven, will soon be available to stream for free on the UK site.
Dec. 13, 2023
2023 was the year of legacy sequels, but Hollywood needs to remember one thing
Opinion | A writer unpicks Hollywood’s obsession with revising old franchises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In recent years a fresh beast has crawled out of the crypt and onto cinema screens: the legacy sequel. Differing from reboots or remakes – which completely reset an IP and start again from scratch – legacy sequels (or requels) build directly on the original entry in a series, frequently ignoring other sequels while capitalizing on classic characters.
Dec. 13, 2023
Adam Driver says Kylo Ren's big Rise of Skywalker twist wasn't always the original plan
Kylo Ren was supposed to have an arc that paralleled Darth Vader’s – but going the other way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Driver has revealed more about the original arc set for Kylo Ren – and, as it turns out, his big redemption inStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalkerwas never the plan. “I had an overall arc in mind that [JJ Abrams] wanted to do, which then changed, but his idea was almost the opposite journey of Vader,” Driver toldThe Rich Eisen Show.
Dec. 13, 2023
After just 6 days, hot new FPS The Finals is changing its skill-based matchmaking for "better quality games"
This should make for “slightly closer matches” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Finals is improving its skill-based matchmaking system for better and closer matches. The new shooter from former Battlefield devs just launched earlier this month on December 7, but improvements are already on the way. In aSteampost earlier today, December 13, Embark Studios writes that it has “made some changes to our skill-based matchmaking to ensure better-quality games.
Dec. 13, 2023
Alan Wake 2 ending and The Final Draft explained
The ending for Alan Wake 2 is pretty confusing though The Final Draft’s extended ending makes things a little clearer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What happens in the Alan Wake 2 ending can be quite confusing, due to Saga and Alan’s separated, dimension-hopping stories. While they finally begin to converge, things quickly go awry, leading to same late-game dimension-hopping and a conclusion that makes you wonder what exactly happened to Saga, Alan Wake, Casey, Alice Wake, the Clicker, Scratch, and the Dark Place inAlan Wake 2.
Dec. 13, 2023
America is at war in first trailer for Annihilation and Ex Machina director's new movie
Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons, and Cailee Spaeny star in the first trailer for Alex Garland’s Civil War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Civil War, the latest movie from director Alex Garland, has been released – and it looks like the filmmaker best known for his psychological thrillers is trying his hand at the action genre.
Dec. 13, 2023
Avatar 3 is shaping up to be wild, with a 6 year time jump – and Kate Winslet going to shaman school for her role
James Cameron has revealed new details about Avatar 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron has shared some new updates about Avatar 3 – and the film sounds wild in the best possible way. Speaking toPeople, Cameron revealed that the threequel would feature a major time skip. “We did the capture on three and the live-action photography on three as an intermingled production with [Avatar: The Way of Water], and we even did part of movie four because our young characters are all going to have a big time jump in movie four,” Cameron said.
Dec. 13, 2023
Bethesda delays Fallout 4's PS5 and Xbox Series X upgrade to 2024
The upgrade will also be available for PC players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier today, December 13, Bethesda finally provided an update on the in-progress new-gen update for Fallout 4. After originally being slated to launch at some point this year, thePS5andXbox Series X/S versions of Fallout 4 will now instead launch next year. When the version was announced, Bethesda highlighted “performance mode features for high frame rates, quality features for 4K resolution gameplay, bug fixes and even bonus Creation Club content” as key features for the new-gen versions of the RPG.
Dec. 13, 2023
Deathloop developer suggests Arkane has been working on Marvel's Blade for nearly 2 years
Just months after Deathloop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. However, this might not entirely be the case. Arkane Lyon could very well have promoted Nightingale to the role of campaign director before work on Marvel’s Blade began. Alternatively, this could be when conceptualization for the game started, and not full development. Nightingale has been with Arkane Lyon for well over a decade at this point.
Dec. 13, 2023
Disney on Indiana Jones Xbox exclusivity: "We didn't feel like we were going to be overly exclusionary"
The head of Disney gaming says the game is “still going to reach a broad set of folks” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disneysays it doesn’t feel making the upcoming Indiana Jones game an Xbox exclusive is “over exclusionary” as it’ll still reach a lot of players. In an interview withAxios, Disney’s head of gaming, Sean Shoptaw, discussed making theBethesda Indiana Jones gamean Xbox exclusive.
Dec. 13, 2023
Doctor Who fans think the specials are setting up a new Bad Wolf-style mystery
One eagle-eyed viewer has spotted a repeated star motif in both ‘The Giggle’ and the trailer for upcoming Christmas special ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eagle-eyedDoctor Whofans think the anniversary specials could be setting up a Bad Wolf-style mystery, and they could be on to something… Following the release of’The Giggle’on December 9, which saw the Doctor (David Tennant) and Donna Noble (Catherine Tate) face off against Neil Patrick Harris’s Toymaker, one viewertook to Redditto claim that a star motif glimpsed in both the new episode and the trailer forupcoming Christmas outing ‘The Church on Ruby Road’mightbe hinting at the introduction of a new character or ongoing mystery along the lines of the Saxon Master or Bad Wolf in season one.
Dec. 13, 2023
Zelda: Link's Awakening PC port shows the entire map running at once
A peek behind the porting curtain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening lets you zoom out on the entire in-game map to see everything at once. Just below, Digital Foundry’s John Linneman noted the “truly amazing” player creation for the classic Zelda adventure. The fan-made PC version of The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening has a feature that lets you zoom all the way out and see the entire in-game world active at once, as every character and enemy moves around simultaneously.
Dec. 13, 2023
Fleabag’s Andrew Scott wants Paul Mescal to be the next James Bond
It could be a perfect fit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like Paul Mescal might be the perfect man to play James Bond, at least according to hisAll of Us Strangersco-star Andrew Scott. In an interview withVariety, the Fleabag star expressed his wish for Normal People’s Mescal to become Bond. “He’d probably be a great James Bond,” Scott shared, before quickly adding, “I want to see him in Gladiator first.
Dec. 13, 2023
George Clooney has the perfect response when asked about his Batman future
Clooney reprised his 1997 role in The Flash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George Clooney humorously responded to a question about his Batman future. “Oh yeah. Somehow there were not a lot of requests for me to reprise my role as Batman, I don’t know why," Clooney toldThe Hollywood Reporterwhen asked if his cameo in The Flash was a one-time thing.
Dec. 13, 2023
God of War Ragnarok players pleased to find the Valhalla DLC is basically a free, small campaign: "I feel like I'm stealing playing this for free"
“I can’t believe that a modern company has released something this high quality and this much fun for free” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the coolestannouncements at The Game Awardslast week was the surprise reveal of the free Valhalla DLC forGod of War Ragnarok. That DLC is out now, and players have been astounded to find just how rich and fully featured it is.
Dec. 13, 2023
God of War Ragnarok writer teases that the story continues after Valhalla's credits
“C’mon. C’mon now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AGod of War Ragnarokwriter has teased that there’s more to come for the story after the credits roll on Valhalla. God of War Ragnarok’s free Valhalla DLClaunched just yesterday, December 12, but already the teases have begun.SonySanta Monica senior writer Orion Walker has teased that there’s more to come for the overarching story of God of War even after the credits roll on the brand new update.
Dec. 13, 2023
"I’ll never work with one better": Tributes pour in for Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s Andre Braugher
Andre Braugher died aged 61 after a brief illness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tributes from across Hollywood have poured in after the death of Andre Braugher at the age of 61. Braugher, who appeared in Homicide: Life on the Street and was perhaps best known for his turn as stoic police captain Raymond Holt in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, died after a “brief illness.
Dec. 13, 2023
Hideo Kojima, Doug Bowser, and more of the games industry reacts to E3 cancellation: "The end of E3 is sad news"
After 28 years, the annual gaming conference is over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. E3 is officially over, and prominent figures in the gaming industry have started sharing tributes to the annual gaming event. One of the most recognized people to react to the news is the Nintendo of America president, Doug Bowser. After sharing the ESA’s statement on Twitter, Bowser writes: “For over two decades E3 has had an incredible impact on the gaming industry.
Dec. 13, 2023
How to get the GTA Online Battle Rifle and is it worth it?
The Battle Rifle in GTA Online is expensive, but there is a way to get it for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online Battle Rifle is the latest weapon to be deployed in the game, joining an extensive roster of assault rifles that has been building up over the years. The Battle Rifle appears to be based on the real life FN FAL rifle, which will likely be familiar already to players of other online shooters.
Dec. 13, 2023
How to save in God of War Ragnarok Valhalla
Here’s how to save progress in GOW Ragnarok’s Valhalla mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The God of War Ragnarok Valhalla save function isn’t made particularly clear when you start off, but don’t worry - you can save your game if you know how. In fact, the game saves automatically under certain conditions, though they’re rare and not always within your control - an intentional choice for the roguelike gameplay that GOW is experimenting with in this post-game update.
Dec. 13, 2023
I thought I'd hate Baldur's Gate 3 and now it's my GOTY – but I'll probably never play it again
Opinion | How I learned to love screwing up in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every cell in my brain – all two of them – told me that I would not likeBaldur’s Gate 3. I’ve never played D&D, a Baldur’s Gate game, or a hardcore CRPG. I’m not a creativeorcreatively motivated person, and I’ve never been one to seriously role-play in RPGs.
Dec. 13, 2023
I'm going to play GTA 6 as I've played all the other GTA games over the past 20 years, as a law-abiding citizen
Grand Theft Advent | Who needs to complete missions when you can chill in your pad, go to the cinema, or stop at traffic lights? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can still clearly remember the oldSonyTrinitron CRT monitor I played GTA: Vice City on 20-odd years ago. I was 11, and yes, far too young to be venturing through the neon-tinted streets of faux-Miami as Tommy Vercetti, clad in his signature teal palm-tree shirt.
Dec. 13, 2023
James Gunn thinks cameos are a major problem in modern superhero movies
The DC Studios co-CEO isn’t a fan of unnecessary cameos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas shared his thoughts on unnecessary superhero cameos – and he’s not a fan. “I call that “Cameo Porn” and it has been one of the worst elements of recent superhero films,” Gunn wrote onThreads. “If a character is in film, they have to have a reason to be there story-wise.
Dec. 13, 2023
Netflix reveals the viewing figures for over 18,000 shows – including the most-watched canceled series
Billions of hours streamed… but what takes top spot? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Starting today we will publish What We Watched: A Netflix Engagement Report twice a year,” Netflix wrote in a new blog post. “This is a comprehensive report of what people watched on Netflix over a six month period.” Those figures include hours watched for every title above the threshold of 50,000 hours.
Dec. 13, 2023
Netflix's new #1 movie divides critics and audiences with very different Rotten Tomatoes scores
Viewers can’t agree on Leave the World Behind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new #1 movie:Leave the World Behind, an apocalyptic thriller directed by Mr. Robot creator Sam Esmail. Despite its star-studded cast, which includes Julia Roberts, Ethan Hawke, and Mahershala Ali, and intriguing premise involving a mysterious cyberattack during a family’s Long Island vacation, the movie is dividing viewers.
Dec. 13, 2023
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is Hollow Knight meets Rayman Legends and I'm here for it
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is a brilliant Metroidvania spin on the classic IP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Its Metroidvania structure and tact that you’re not playing as the Prince himself may not have immediately gone down well with fans, but I have a feeling even the most ardent old-school followers will be pleasantly surprised by the direction Ubisoft Montpellier has taken the series in.
Dec. 13, 2023
Spider-Man 2's New Game Plus mode has been delayed to 2024, but the patch will come with other "highly requested features"
The update will also include “the ability to change the time of day, swap tendril colors, and replay missions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 New Game Pluswas not the subject of a formal announcement from Insomniac before today, but community and marketing director James Stevenson suggested onsocial mediathat the update “should be before end of year.
Dec. 13, 2023
Starfield design lead says players are "disconnected" from how games are actually made: "Don't fool yourself into thinking you know why it is the way it is"
“I can guess what it takes to make a Hostess Twinkie, but I don’t work in the factory” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a lengthy Twitter thread,Starfieldlead and Bethesda studio design director Emil Pagliarulo laments “how disconnected some players are” from the realities of game development, and encourages passionate fans to avoid making assumptions about how and why design decisions are made.
Dec. 13, 2023
Stranger Things season 5 has one name redacted in its cast list – and fans are trying to work out who it is
Max? Eddie? Linda Hamilton’s character? Here come the Stranger Things theories… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to go digging forStranger Things season 5clues again. Why? Co-creator Ross Duffer has sent fan theories into overdrive with a redacted name on a cast list and, yes, everyone has turned their lives Upside Down trying to figure out who it is and what it could mean for the final season on Netflix.
Dec. 13, 2023
Suicide Squad: Dream Team recruits Harley Quinn, Bizarro and Dreamer into a new version of Task Force X
It’s a new ongoing comic from Nicole Maines, Eddy Barrows, and Eber Ferreira When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the major plot threads that’s been ticking away in the background of DC’s superhero books for the last few months has beenAmanda Waller’s increasing ambition and growing plans to manipulate the metahumans of the DC universe. It seems like these schemes will take a big leap forward in March with the launch of Suicide Squad: Dream Team, a new ongoing series centered around a new iteration of Task Force X, led by none other thanDreamer.
Dec. 13, 2023
The 25 best TV shows of 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25. Lockwood & Co. What do you get if you throwAttack The Blockdirector Joe Cornish, an impressive ensemble cast of young actors, a bunch of CGI ghosts, and a beloved young adult supernatural book series into a blender? The answer is Netflix’s Lockwood & Co., a fun and fantastical adventure that was simply a delight to watch.
Dec. 13, 2023
The 32 greatest '90s movie characters
Slackers, hackers, and fashionable teenagers dominated the big screen in the ’90s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something about Mary… and other movie characters in the 1990s. In a decade characterized by the sudden rise of the internet and increasingly sophisticated consumer technology, Hollywood studio pictures maintained box office dominance while indie and foreign films penetrated homes via rental video and cable television.
Dec. 13, 2023
The Sims 4 For Rent is the game's "most impactful" pack yet and adds "a new layer" to how you play it
The expansion required “a lot of work” to put together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4’s new For Rent pack is the game’s “most impactful” expansion yet and adds “a new layer” to the life sim, according to its developer. In an interview withPCGamesN, The Sims 4 senior designer Jessica Croft and lead producer Rebecca Doyle discussed the life sim’s latest expansion and how it came together.
Dec. 13, 2023
This "forbidden" League of Legends build infinitely buffs almost every stat in the game, and it's probably going away forever next month
Senna is inevitable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A League of Legends number cruncher has discovered an unstoppable build that keeps infinitely increasing every stat in the game, and they want you to try it out before it gets removed from the game forever. Senna is part of a small group of League of Legends champions that keeps growing stronger throughout the entire game.
Dec. 13, 2023
Xbox Baldur's Gate 3 players report lost saves, apparently need to be told "users should not disconnect their console from the power"
That’s a chaotic way to turn off your console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsBaldur’s Gate 3save issues onXbox Series X/S continue, users are being told not to directly disconnect their consoles from the power. This Monday, December 11, Baldur’s Gate 3 users on Xbox consoles reported crashes which could unhelpfully delete some save game files (thanks,Eurogamer). Developer Larian dropped a hotfix which was meant to fix the issue entirely, but some problems persisted.
Dec. 13, 2023
GTA Online Crime Scene locations and how to find them
Find a Crime Scene in GTA Online and collect one piece of evidence to unlock an emergency vehicle trade price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Crime Scene locations have been part of the online world for a while now, as one of the many random events you can encounter as you explore Los Santos and Blaine County.
Dec. 13, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 Echoes of the Fallen DLC borrows from its MMO heritage for its most challenging boss fight yet
You just can’t eScape it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you foundFinal Fantasy 16too easy to hack and slash through even on its hardest mode, you’ll likely get a kick – or several – out of the Echoes of the Fallen DLC. Echoes of the Fallen introduces a new dungeon that leads to what likely serves as the action RPG’s super boss.
Dec. 12, 2023
Somehow, Xbox boss Phil Spencer found time to get his Diablo 4 character to level 100
Big Phil lives for the grind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas shared hisDiablo 4character after hitting level 100 during Season 2. Spencer makes no secret of his personal gaming habits, but I have to say that I’m impressed that he found the time in between running a massive company to grind all the way to level 100 duringDiablo 4 Season 2.
Dec. 12, 2023
Anne Hathaway almost played a major villain in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4
Anne Hathaway was set to play a major role before Sony scrapped the film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Anne Hathaway almost played Black Cat in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 4 – which was ultimately scrapped bySony. “If [Spider-Man 4] had gotten made, I don’t know if I would’ve been considered for [The Dark Knight Rises],” Hathaway toldThe Happy Sad Confused Podcast.
Dec. 12, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Lae'zel actor's reaction to the extremely spicy results of her murderous actions is priceless: "Oh my gosh, you see everything"
Watch Devora Wilde react to one of the steamiest scenes in Baldur’s Gate 3 - which can only be achieved by doing something truly horrendous When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before a single word is typed, I want to give a massiveBaldur’s Gate 3spoiler warning for Act 1.This story goes into detail about a pivotal moment in Act 1, soif you haven’t made it to Act 2 and don’t want anything spoiled, turn back now.
Dec. 12, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 seems to have stealth-nerfed one of the best weapons for cheesing bosses, costing one unlucky player 13,000 gold
RIP Blood Money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A change to aBaldur’s Gate 3weapon that’s a popular choice for cheesing bosses throughout the entire game appears to have gone undocumented by Larian, robbing one player of thousands of gold. Twist of Fortuneis a rare Baldur’s Gate 3 weapon that’s gained notoriety thanks to its unique ability, Blood Money, which does extra damage for every 300 gold the recipient of the attack is holding.
Dec. 12, 2023
Can't wait for the new game from the Dead Cells devs? This stunning 2D action roguelike is giving me similar vibes and has been a hit with fans
Astral Ascent launched last month and the response from Steam players has been “overwhelmingly positive” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Cells developer Motion Twin is set to deliver another helping of lightning-fast battles and breathtaking visuals next year with its new gameWindblown, and if you simply cannot wait, fear not, as this stunning 2D action roguelike is here to fill the void.
Dec. 12, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 performance fixes will "continue throughout the lifetime of the game," but the worst will be done by mid-2024
“The biggest remaining offenders should be sorted out during the spring” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “While we’ve progressed quite a bit on the performance and bug fixing we’re still not satisfied and will continue to improve the quality of the game based on our internal findings and your bug reports and crash logs,” Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen says in a newdev diary.
Dec. 12, 2023
D&D and Magic: The Gathering owner Hasbro lays off 1,100 staff as "a last resort"
“I know this news is especially difficult during the holiday season” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering owner Hasbro is laying off 1,100 employees. As reported byThe Wall Street Journalyesterday, December 11, Hasbro, which owns Dungeons & Dragons parent company Wizards of the Coast, is set for layoffs. The parent company will be laying off a total of 1,100 staff around the world, in a move that Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks called “a last resort.
Dec. 12, 2023
Disney gaming boss gives new hope for the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake
“Not a lot I can say on that point for some hopefully obvious reasons” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comments made byDisney’s head of gaming, Sean Shoptaw, suggest that the long-awaited Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is still on the way. In an interview withAxios, Shoptaw was hesitant to delve too deeply into the topic of the illusive remake, though he did at least give us renewed hope that it might actually happen.
Dec. 12, 2023
Doctor Who Christmas special 2023 review: "Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson make the perfect pairing for a new era"
The Church On Ruby Road is not only a perfect Christmas adventure, it’s the most promising start to a new Doctor Who era yet. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The following review is spoiler-free. You’ve heard ‘The Goblin Song’, but does the Doctor Who Christmas special deliver? Frankly it’s the best thing you’ll see on television this festive season.
Dec. 12, 2023
Doctor Who fans think Jodie Whittaker could be making a secret cameo in the Christmas special
Doctor Who fans think they’ve spotted Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor is in a promotional image for ‘The Church on Ruby Road’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some Doctor Who fans think Jodie Whittaker is set to make an appearance in the upcoming Christmas special ‘The Church on Ruby Road’. Ina still from the special, a mysterious cloaked figure is holding a baby Ruby Sunday – whowe know was abandoned on Christmas Eve.
Dec. 12, 2023
E3 is officially, permanently dead: ESA confirms it's bringing the event to an end after 28 years
“Thanks for the memories” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 28 years, E3 is officially no more. That comes fromThe Washington Post, which reports that The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has decided to bring the US-based video game showcase to a close after more than two decades. Not long after the story broke, the news has been confirmed on Twitter.
Dec. 12, 2023
Former Skyrim and Fallout dev says his heavy metal horror game has hit Alpha
The Axis Unseen should take you at least 30 hours to beat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Axis Unseen, a self-styled heavy metal horror game from a former Fallout and Skyrim developer, has hit Alpha. According to Purkeypile, The Axis Unseen is officially in the Alpha stage and is progressing quite nicely. The developer revealed that he’d recently played through the game in 20 hours, but clarified that his runtime would likely be shorter than average because he took the “‘golden path’ not doing a lot of side stuff.
Dec. 12, 2023
Fortnite creator Epic Games wins antitrust case against Google, says it's "a win for all app developers and consumers"
“It proves that Google’s app store practices are illegal and they abuse their monopoly to extract exorbitant fees” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FortnitedeveloperEpic Gameshas claimed victory overGooglein its antitrust case. After just hours of deliberation, a California jury ruled in favour of Epic on all counts, accusing Google of,according to the court document, “willfully acquiring or maintaining monopoly power by engaging in anticompetitive conduct.
Dec. 12, 2023
God of War Ragnarok's Valhalla update has a challenge so hard no one's ever completed it
The developers are expecting to be humbled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla has a challenge so difficult that no one on the game’s development team has completed it. Earlier today, December 12, Valhalla game director Mihir Sheth tweeted an intriguing snippet from the mode’s development. It turns out there’s an “endgame challenge” in God of War Ragnarok’s new update that’s so difficult, no one on the development team has been able to complete it on the game’s hardest difficulty.
Dec. 12, 2023
GTA 6 on PC will likely take a while, with PS5 taking priority as Rockstar focuses on "what sells," according to a former dev
Grand Theft Auto 6’s PC port sounds like it’ll be worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Rockstar animator who worked on Grand Theft Auto 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 has weighed in on why theGTA 6developer focuses on releasing new games for console first and then PC second. After GTA 6 was officially revealed but before thefirst trailer drop, some wondered if Rockstar might buck the trend of releasing a new game on consoles and then on PC a year or more later.
Dec. 12, 2023
Hollow Knight Silksong playtester apologizes after telling players "there simply are no f****ing updates"
“I see Team Cherry work so hard to get the game out and it’s annoying to see people disrespect them so much.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A contracted playtester onHollow Knight: Silksonghas apologized to the Metroidvania’s fans after a rant on Discord about the state of the game. In a series of messages captured last week and shared to the Silksong subreddit last night, a playtester known in the community as Graig aired their frustrations around reactions to the fact thatSilksong didn’t appear at The Game Awards.
Dec. 12, 2023
House Flipper 2 review: "More satisfying than ever"
House Flipper 2 takes what I loved about the first game and builds upon it. There are a lot of helpful new features, gorgeous new design options, and fun new jobs to complete. Developer Frozen District has managed to keep what makes the home renovation sim so enjoyable to play, its satisfying gameplay, and make it even more rewarding. Lovely visuals A variety of new buildings to renovate Great quality of life improvements
Dec. 12, 2023
How to run the GTA Online Salvage Yard business
Set up your Salvage Yard in GTA Online to plan robberies and sell high-end vehicles to Yusuf Amir When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA Online Salvage Yard is the latest property you can add to your criminal portfolio, and this is another business that centers around stealing cars for profit. Released as part of theGTA Online Chop Shop update, you’ll be contacted by Yusuf Amir and encouraged to invest in this illicit enterprise so he can further his collection of exotic vehicles.
Dec. 12, 2023
How to unlock the GTA Online Police Cruiser for purchase
Access the Stainer LE Cruiser in GTA Online by scoping out Mission Row Police Station as part of The Gangbanger Robbery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How to buy the GTA Online Police Cruiser GTA Online Drag RacesGTA Online animal locationsGTA Online Salvage YardGTA Online Gun VanGTA Online Battle Rifle To buy the GTA Online Police Cruiser, you need to visit the Warstock Cache & Carry website and select theStanier LE Cruiservehicle.
Dec. 12, 2023
I haven't felt this way about a roguelike since I first played Slay the Spire – it took real willpower to stop playing and write this article
I’m obsessed with the demo for Die In the Dungeon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Folks, I should’ve started writing this article about 20 minutes ago, but I physically could not tear myself away from the demo forDie In the Dungeon. This cleverly named turn-based roguelike isn’t fully out yet, but the demo alone has proven that its combination of Slay the Spire and Dicey Dungeons is going to consume days of my life.
Dec. 12, 2023
I won't be worrying about stick drift next year - one of my favorite controllers is now under $40
Switch and PC players get an early Christmas present with this deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GameSir T4 Kaleid is one of my favorite controllers of the past twelve months, and if you play on a Nintendo Switch or a PC, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better gamepad for the money. Usually, this transparent controller with Hall Sensor sticks would only set you back $41.
Dec. 12, 2023
I won’t be thinking about the Nintendo Switch 2 over Christmas, and it’s thanks to this upscaler
Don’t let jaggy Switch visuals ruin your Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dubbed the Marseille mClassic, the upscaler has been around for a few years, but I didn’t realise it’d end up being one of thebest Nintendo Switch accessories. The dongle-style HDMI device promises to upscale your console visuals to 1440p and use anti-aliasing algorithms to smooth out jaggy visuals all without introducing lag.
Dec. 12, 2023
Legendary 2000 AD and Halo Jones artist Ian Gibson dead at 77
His work also helped define the look of early Judge Dredd When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ian Gibson, one of the defining artists behind sci-fi anthology comic 2000 AD, and the co-creator of Halo Jones, has passed away at the age of 77. “It is with great sadness, I bring the news that my father Ian Gibson passed away at 1am this morning, losing his battle with cancer,” said the artist’s son, Luke Jon Gibson, ina Facebook poston Monday.
Dec. 12, 2023
Lego Fortnite Amber: Rough and Cut Amber locations
We explain how to find and craft Rough Amber and Cut Amber in Lego Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amber in Lego Fortnite comes in two forms - Rough Amber and Cut Amber, one of which is mined, the other of which is crafted - or at least, refined. Amber serves as a vital material for making certain utility devices and acquiring specific upgrades, with helpful crafting attached to both its forms inLego Fortnite.
Dec. 12, 2023
Lego Fortnite Villagers: the best villagers and how to get them
All villagers in Lego Fortnite, how you can get them, and what they do for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Fortnite Villagers are roaming NPCs who can show up at your village and be invited to live there, whereupon you can give them jobs and tasks to help out with development and resource gathering. Some might be wondering who the best Villagers inLego Fortniteare, but that’s a more nuanced question than a simple tier list, not to mention one that people are still trying to work out even as we speak - so with clearly a lot to cover, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Lego Fortnite Villagers here, including how to get them, how to give them jobs, how to get them to leave, and the full list of who can be found and invited.
Dec. 12, 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth features some of the Yakuza's best and most unhinged minigames
Yes, that’s Kiryu in a strip club When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s roster of minigames sound just as whacky as I’d hoped. As reported byGematsu,Ryu Ga Gotoku Studiojust unveiled Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s collection of minigames. Yakuza games always feature a grand variety of minigames, including anything from running a cabaret club to playing Mahjong, but Infinite Wealth sounds like it’s got it all.
Dec. 12, 2023
Marvel has revealed that a new series about Wakanda's history is on the way
An animated show is in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An animated series about Wakanda and its historical heroes is in the works at Marvel. Other details on the show are scarce, so it’s unclear at the moment who will be starring in the series, or what characters we can expect to appear. A live-action Wakanda series was also said to be in the works from Ryan Coogler, thoughBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverproducerNate Moore gave a disappointing update on its status last year.
Dec. 12, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 developer reportedly targeted by hackers threatening to leak Marvel's Wolverine details
The group also claims to have personal employee data When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Sonyis aware of reports thatInsomniachas suffered a security breach, and is currently investigating. “We are aware of reports that Insomniac Games has been the victim of a cyber security attack,” Sony tellsIGN. “We are currently investigating this situation. We have no reason to believe that any other SIE or Sony divisions have been impacted.
Dec. 12, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Rio Morales actor on the importance of representation: "I've received so many lovely messages from players"
Interview | Jacqui Pinol chats to GR+ about aligning herself with one of the coolest moms in video games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For Jacqui Pinol, the actor who plays Miles Morales' mother Rio in the Marvel’s Spider-Man series, that last part is especially important. “It was very nice to jump into this knowing that your character adds positivity, and hope and inspiration to a community,” says Pinol.
Dec. 12, 2023
Metaphor: ReFantazio dazzles with seamless switching between exploration and JRPG combat
Atlus also reveals a new way of dealing with low-level enemies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atlus has unveiled new details on Metaphor: ReFantazio, including amazing transitions from free-roam to turn-based combat, and how the RPG’s social system works. Yesterday, December 11, Metaphor: ReFantazio director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro talked about the new RPG in the video below.
Dec. 12, 2023
Monster Hunter Wilds isn't out until 2025, so Capcom's trying to get players back into Monster Hunter World - with a record discount on PC
#ReturntoWorld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Off the back ofMonster Hunter Wilds' reveal last week,Capcomis kicking off a campaign to revive Monster Hunter World’s online scene. “Return to World is a celebration of Monster Hunter World, as we welcome new players who join us in the sale, and re-live an epic journey with those of you that have previously set out from Astera and adventured through the Ancient Forest and beyond…” Capcom writes on Steam.
Dec. 12, 2023
Netflix anime with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score gets an early season 2 renewal
Blue Eye Samurai is coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Eye Samurai season 2 has been confirmed, just a month after the first debuted on Netflix. The show, which has been a hit with both critics and viewers, follows master of the sword Mizu who is on a quest for revenge in Edo-era Japan. The show currently has aperfect Rotten Tomatoes score, sitting at 100% from critics and an impressive 96% from audiences.
Dec. 12, 2023
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of a much-loved anime finally has an exciting update
My Hero Academia is still happening When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finally, we’ve got an update on thelive-action adaptation of My Hero Academia, and it’s pretty promising. The show has been long in development at Netflix after they landed the rights to the beloved anime. After not getting a tangible update in over a year, producer Joby Harold toldColliderthat the film is actively being worked on.
Dec. 12, 2023
New looks at Austin Butler and Florence Pugh's Dune 2 characters feature heavily in the latest trailer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Dune: Part Two trailer has dropped – and we’re here for more scary Austin Butler. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see Timothée Chalamet return as Paul Atreides, this time teaming up with the Fremen people to take on the Harkonnens. “You’ve been fighting the Harkonnens for decades,” he says.
Dec. 12, 2023
ODB of the Wu-Tang Clan gets his own graphic novel set in a sci-fi hip-hop New York City
ODB of the Wu-Tang Clan gets his own tribute graphic novel that blends sci-fi, horror, and hip-hop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oni Press is paying homage to Ol' Dirty Bastard of legendary hip-hop collective the Wu-Tang Clan by crowdfunding a new graphic novel titled ODB: Oddities, Discord, & B-Sides - Lyrical Ruckus in the City. Described as a “taunt and turbulent graphic novel,” Lyrical Ruckus in the City presents a fictional view of New York City, interpreted through the lyrics and art of Ol' Dirty Bastard himself.
Dec. 12, 2023
Razer Moray review: "The best in-ear headphones I've ever tested"
The Razer Moray in-ear monitors aren’t your everyday gaming earbuds. These are pro-grade monitors worthy of the loudest rock band and the busiest PC gaming sessions. If you’re a streamer who manages umpteen different audio sources at a time, or you’re a pro player looking for ultimate precision, you can’t go wrong with these. Unbelievable sound quality Comfort like no other Memory loop cabling around the ears Multiple audio sources managed very well
Dec. 12, 2023
Revealing PLAY’s Games Of 2024 special
Haunted themed parks, space heists, bum slapping, and more - the future of gaming starts now! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Subscribe to PLAY Magazine here to save on the cover price, get exclusive covers, and have it delivered to your door or device every month. Or buy the current issue here! Creating the retro-styled horror of Crow Country
Dec. 12, 2023
Russell T Davies says there are "no plans" for David Tennant to return to Doctor Who: "It's the age of Ncuti now"
“David Who?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says there are no plans for David Tennant to return to the show, despite his recent re-appearance in three 60th anniversary special episodes. “Sorry, it’s the age of Ncuti now. It’s ‘David Who?'” Davies joked at a Q&A attended bySFX magazine. “No plans, genuinely, because it’s a busy time,” he added.
Dec. 12, 2023
Saw 11 is officially in the works – and releasing next year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A post shared by SAW (@saw) A photo posted by on Saw 10 takes place betweenSawandSaw II, acting as a sequel to the first movie and sees John Kramer (AKA the Jigsaw Killer) travel to Mexico to receive a risky and experimental treatment in a desperate attempt to cure his terminal cancer. However, when he discovers that the procedure is a fraudulent operation, he sets out to get back at those involved in his signature manner – with a series of gruesome and gory traps.
Dec. 12, 2023
Scalpel-wielding "murder surgeons" stalk the streets in Invasive #1
Interview | Cullen Bunn discusses the origins of his new book for Oni Press When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cullen BunnandJesús Hervásreturn to the world of horror comics this week with the publication of Invasive #1, the first part of a new four-issue series fromOni Press. The book, which was partially inspired by a series of nightmares that Bunn had many years ago, follows two protagonists.
Dec. 12, 2023
Sinden Lightgun review: “My living room retro arcade dreams are now a reality”
The Sinden Lightgun is by far the best way to play arcade shooters at home. Not only does it bridge the tech gap between your new monitor or TV and classic collection of action capers, but it feels more authentic than original console accessories. If you’ve been itching to play Time Crisis or House of the Dead in your living room, picking up this PC controller is a complete no-brainer.
Dec. 12, 2023
WoW Classic devs say Season of Discovery won't be “any sort of alternate history for World of Warcraft”
“Our narrative approach to Season of Discovery is ‘found photographs’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has confirmed that WoW Classic’s Season of Discovery isn’t intended to offer “any sort of alternate history for World of Warcraft,” but rather to act as “found photographs” that offer more depth to what’s already there. The developer has held another Community Council live chat, which sees a select group of World of Warcraft fans given free rein to ask Blizzard about the state of the game.
Dec. 12, 2023
Starfield will get everything "from city maps, to mod support, to all-new ways of traveling" in patches coming "roughly every six weeks"
“Stay tuned!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda isn’t done withStarfieldby a long shot, as the studio has confirmed it’s planning to add a host of highly-requested new features with a series of updates expected to launch every six weeks or so. The studio says in aReddit commentthat it’s “hard at work on many of [the] new features you asked for, from city maps, to mod support, to all-new ways of traveling (stay tuned!
Dec. 12, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom producer says it's "up to the player's imagination" whether Zelda and Link are dating
“Everything that the development team wants to convey has already been placed into the game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s up to you to decide whether Zelda and Link are romantically involved inTears of the Kingdom, according to series producer Eiji Aonuma.Talking toIGN, Aonuma said Tears of the Kingdom never explicitly confirms whether or not Zelda and Link are dating for a very good reason: the developers would rather you decide for yourself if the relationship between the two heroes is anything more than platonic.
Dec. 12, 2023
The 25 best movies of 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 25. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves took us on a fun, fantasy romp through a magical world, with Chris Pine stealing the show as hilarious bard Edgin – though the stacked cast, including Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, and Regé-Jean Page, all had their chance to shine in what turned out to be a hilarious, fresh take on the beloved tabletop game.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Batman, Wonder Woman, and more DC movies coming free to streaming
You’ll soon be able to stream multiple DC movies and TV shows for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC fans are in luck – multiple titles will soon be available to stream for free via Tubi in the US. Several huge DC movies and TV shows will be available to watch on demand for no charge, though that includes ads.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Day Before publisher offers refunds for everyone regardless of playtime
Publisher Mytona has also apologized for the disappointment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After The Day Before’s developer closed its doors for good, its publisher is now offering refunds for the canceled game. Yesterday, December 11, developer Fntastic announced it was ceasing work on The Day Before and shutting down just four days after launch. “We don’t have the funding to continue the work,” the developer wrote, adding that The Day Before “has failed financially,” and as a result, the studio would be closing down for good.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Day Before studio seemingly attempts to scrub itself from Steam by changing back to its 2017 name, amid review-bombing campaign of its entire catalog
Propnight and The Wild Eight both gained new developers overnight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of The Day Before appears to be attempting to scrub itself from Steam after the implosion of its ‘survival MMO’. Yesterday, just four days after The Day Before released to appalling Steam reviews, developerFntastic announced that the game had failed financially, and the studio would be closing down.
Dec. 12, 2023
The demo for this cute house-building sim is everything I was hoping for: adorable and nostalgic
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adorable and nostalgic building sim Summerhouse is like a “tiny interactive love letter” to childhood summer holidays, and now it has a demo. Last week, duringWholesome Snack: The Game Awards Edition, we got another good look at upcoming tiny house builder, Summerhouse. The game itself is described as “a game about creativity” and “a tiny interactive love letter to the feeling of a childhood summer holiday” - which is the most endearing way to explain your indie game.
Dec. 12, 2023
The Finals best settings for FPS, quality and more
Get the best The Finals settings for console and keyboard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best settings for The Finals will make the game look and run as well as it can, and might even improve your chances of winning. As a competitive shooter most players will value low input delay and FPS over the best-looking graphics but I’ve got a few options here for you to try out.
Dec. 12, 2023
The top 5 GTA reveal trailer theme songs of all time
Grand Theft Advent | Tom Petty’s Love Is a Long Road is the latest reveal trailer tune, but where does it rank among the series' best? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just a few days after theGTA 6 traileraired, Tom Petty’s estate toldBillboardthat streams of the late music legend’s 1989 hit, ‘Love Is a Long Road’, had jumped over 8,000%.
Dec. 12, 2023
The White Lotus star teases season 3: "Everyone needs to buckle up"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The White Lotus season 3star Natasha Rothwell has teased the next installment of the hit HBO comedy-drama – and it sounds like we’re in for a wild ride. Rothwell played spa manager Belinda in the first season of The White Lotus, set in the Maui, Hawaii branch of the hotel. She struck up a disjointed relationship with Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya but didn’t return for season 2, which took place in Sicily.
Dec. 12, 2023
Walmart's Christmas sale slashes up to 60% off top gamer gifts - these are my top 8 picks under $50
My top budget gift picks from Walmart’s latest Christmas sale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Walmart’s Christmas sale is here, and with it comes some considerable savings on some of thebest gifts for gamersin the business. Whether you’re shopping for someone who already seems to have it all or a new player two, there are plenty of games, accessories, and merch options out there at the moment.
Dec. 12, 2023
What If season 2 reactions say the Marvel show is a lot of fun – with a great holiday episode
Reactions to What If…? season 2 are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What If…?is returning to our screens very soon with season 2, meaning we can expect to see a whole host of new scenarios featuring our favorite Marvel heroes. Two episodes have screened to critics, and the good news is reactions have been very positive so far – with the animation and the holiday episode being highly praised.
Dec. 12, 2023
After an unbelievably bad launch, The Day Before developer tells disgruntled players that "sh*t happens"
That isn’t quite what players wanted to hear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of The Day Before has told disappointed players that part of the reason why the MMO failed is because “sh*t happens,” as it attempts to remove itself from the internet. If you’ve been online at any point during the last week, you probably know all about what happened to the highly anticipated, and highly suspicious, survival game The Day Before.
Dec. 12, 2023
Zack Snyder and the Rebel Moon cast talk mythology, female empowerment, and griffin taming
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and the cast of Rebel Moon – Part One bring us inside the massive universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The concept of mythology was really one of the places where we started,“Zack Snydertells GamesRadar+ of his sci-fi epic Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire. “We have myths for all the origin stories of the Motherworld, what they believe.
Dec. 12, 2023
Zack Snyder talks the future of the Army of Dead universe on Netflix – and teases a "crazy" sequel
Exclusive: Zack Snyder is hoping to get the Army of the Dead animated show up and running again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon isn’t the only universeZack Snyderhas brewing on Netflix. Army of the Dead is anything but a straightforward undead movie, though,weaving in a time loop,aliens, and mythological vaults that are almost impossible to crack (expanded on further in prequelArmy of Thieves).
Dec. 12, 2023
Zack Snyder wants Rebel Moon Part 2 to "feel like Dunkirk," according to one of its stars
Exclusive: Zack Snyder and the Rebel Moon cast tease what to expect from Part Two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – Part One revolves around a woman’s mission to save the peaceful farming moon of Veldt that she calls home from a brutal enemy; as we learn in the film’s opening scenes, the cruel and powerful Motherworld intends to bleed Veldt dry for its resources, leaving its subjugated people to starve.
Dec. 12, 2023
Zelda leads were blown away by what Tears of the Kingdom players made with Ultrahand: "It's beyond even the development team's imagination"
“Oh man, they kind of one-upped me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s something forTears of the Kingdom engineersto put on their fridge. Long-time Zelda veterans were mighty impressed with what players cooked up with Ultrahand, with series producer Eiji Aonuma even calling some of them creations of “complexity that I wasn’t able to do during development.” In a new interview withIGN, Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi – who previously directed several other Zelda games – discussed the open-world masterwork with a retrospective eye.
Dec. 11, 2023
Doctor Who’s baby-eating Goblin Christmas song just beat Mariah Carey on the UK iTunes charts
All proceeds from the song are going directly to BBC Children in Need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new song from the upcoming Christmas special Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road has hit the UK iTunes Charts – and it’s headed straight for number one. “The Goblin Song,” composed by Murray Gold and written by Russell T Davies, features in the show’s upcoming Christmas special – which marks Ncuti Gatwa’s debut as the Fifteenth Doctor.
Dec. 11, 2023
Analogue Duo review: "This modernized TurboGrafx-16 needs a bit more gas"
The Analogue Duo comes close to delivering the best modern version of the cult-classic TurboGrafx-16. However, a few release window wobbles and compatibility misses mean the FPGA console ultimately falls short. Great retro-inspired aesthetic Compatible with original physical games Support for original CD-ROM games Plastic shell prone to blemishes Pricey Not every game is currently compatible Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 11, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is our Game of the Year, and that wouldn't be possible without the developer's expert worldbuilding: "The biggest challenge is to keep the player interested"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deep in the heart of the Shadow-cursed lands inBaldur’s Gate 3’s second act, I see a curious ball on the ground. Assuming it to be loot, my curiosity heightens when I highlight it. What I’m seeing is in fact a Shadow Vestige left behind by an enemy I’d just defeated in battle. I may have expected to pick up some kind of item, but what this curio actually gives me is a far greater prize than any treasure.
Dec. 11, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player thinks they've found Karlach's epilogue forge hiding out in the RPG's D&D prologue
Our bestie could be making some demonic deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player thinks they’ve found the forge that Karlach mentions in her special epilogue scene. When the newWithers-hosted epilogue scenelaunched earlier this month in Baldur’s Gate 3, it gave our companions some brand new dialog. Specifically, Karlach mentions a demonic forge, which Zariel - the unseen character who kept Karlach as a soldier-for-hire for a decade - will likely have under guard by a legion of cambions.
Dec. 11, 2023
Beast will finally pay for his crimes starting in X-Force #48
The only way to stop a bad Beast may in fact be a good Beast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hank McCoy, the bouncing blue-furred Beast, has been going through a rough patch for the last few years that has taken him to a dark place as the scheming, manipulative, ruthless leader of X-Force. But now, Beast will actually be the team’s next target as they begin a plan that seems to center on bringing back the old Hank McCoy, before he went bad, to take on his own misguided counterpart.
Dec. 11, 2023
Can you play Lego Fortnite Splitscreen?
Is there a splitscreen or couch co-op mode in Lego Fortnite? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Lego Fortnite Splitscreen and couch co-op mode is something that a lot of people understandably want: after all, the game is made to be something that people can work on together, building towns and fighting skeletons, exploring, mining, crafting, all those proven concepts.
Dec. 11, 2023
Doctor Who fans think they’ve worked out what happens to David Tennant’s Doctor next
Could we have seen him before? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final 60th anniversary special of Doctor Who,The Giggle, has now aired, and it featured some interesting revelations. Beware though, we’re getting intospoiler territory from here on out, so make sure you’re up to date before reading any further. In the episode, Doctor Who introduces the concept of’bi-generation',which allows David Tennant’s 14th Doctor to exist in his own form, rather than regenerating simply into Ncuti Gatwa’s 15th Doctor.
Dec. 11, 2023
Doctor Who's Ncuti Gatwa's sonic screwdriver has a beautiful, hidden, message
Ncuti Gatwa’s sonic screwdriver is more than just a device When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC has revealed the first-ever look at The Fifteenth Doctor’s sonic screwdriver, but it’s not only the model that’s changed, the new device actually holds a hidden message, one that might help our new Doctor. NewDoctor Whostar Ncuti Gatwa spoke about his weapon of choice in a video posted to theDoctor Who YouTube account, where he explained that the symbols etched on the golden plate at the center of the screwdriver, translate to a rather wise piece of advice.
Dec. 11, 2023
Zelda producer doesn't get why some fans want to go back to the "limited" and "restricted" games before Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom
Eiji Aonuma knows that nostalgia plays a big part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The producer ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomhas revealed he doesn’t quite understand why fans want to revisit the series' older, more “restricted” games when the new ones give you so much more freedom. In an interview withIGN, Zelda producer Eiji Aonuma talks about how the Nintendo series has evolved over the years, most noticeably since the release of TheLegend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildand Tears of the Kingdom.
Dec. 11, 2023
Don't worry, Dune 2 isn't actually 3 hours, but it's still very long
A new runtime has been reported When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dune: Part Two might be delayed, but it’s still going to be pretty long. Despite rumorsthat the sequel would be a hefty 3 hours and 15 minutes long, Eirin, the official Japanese rating organization for film, says otherwise. According to theEirinwebsite (as screenshot and shared by a fan), the official runtime is 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Dec. 11, 2023
First Demon Slayer season 4 trailer unveils exciting 2024 plans for the anime – including a ‘movie’
To the Hashira Training movie premieres in February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want a glimpse before then? Much like last year’s To the Swordsmith Village ‘movie’, Demon Slayer will release a movie titled To the Hashira Training, which combines the finale of the Swordsmith Village arc and the premiere of the Hashira Training arc into one feature-length presentation.
Dec. 11, 2023
Former Mass Effect studio director says his new sci-fi RPG "isn't trying to compete against Starfield," just wants "the best possible science fiction universe"
Exodus is aiming to achieve something new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Ohlen is no stranger to intriguing RPG worlds, having worked at developerBioWarefor two decades on everything from Baldur’s Gate to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. He’s now working to create “the best possible science fiction universe” at an entirely new studio, Archetype Entertainment, but the team’s first game Exodus “isn’t trying to compete againstStarfield.
Dec. 11, 2023
Fortnite Festival guitar controller support is now available
Guitar controller peripherals are now compatible with Fortnite Festival, and here’s how to use them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait is finally over, and Fortnite Festival guitar controllers can now be used to play your favorite tracks, instead of relying on the standard gamepad or a PC keyboard to complete the rhythm action. Using your guitar controller you can access the additional Pro Lead and Pro Bass tracks, which replicate the five color buttons of the original peripherals and also include hammer-on and pull-off notes for an authentic experience – though at this stage the whammy bar effect is purely visual as it doesn’t affect the sound or earn addition Overdrive on highlighted sustains.
Dec. 11, 2023
Gears of War and Dishonored devs help lead Doom's "incredible" 30th birthday celebrations
“My memories of 1993 are vivid” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers are coming together to celebrate Doom’s 30th anniversary, and reflecting on their earliest memories of the classic FPS. Doom, if you can believe it, is somehow 30 years old. The FPS hit the milestone on December 10, and if Doom hitting its fourth decade doesn’t make you want to crumble to dust, I don’t know what will.
Dec. 11, 2023
Hideo Kojima fans think he's hiding a Silent Hill tease in OD's trailer
Hold your horses there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimaand Jordan Peele’sODis apparently hiding a reference to Silent Hill, if you’re willing to believe some speculation. Below, the Twitter user claims that five letters can very faintly be seen in the mouth of German actor Udo Kier in the recent trailer for OD, but only if you whack the brightness right up.
Dec. 11, 2023
A Starfield bug is leaving players' games more likely to crash if they don't activate New Game Plus
It all revolves around items and their ID system When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldhas a bug where, the longer someone plays without activating its ‘New Game Plus’ mode, the more frequently the RPG crashes. AsPC Gamerreports, various modders are attempting to bring the issue to Bethesda’s attention. “I’ve been investigating an issue experienced by me and several other people where long-running saves without [New Game Plus] would experience more and more frequent crashes during play,” writes a modder onReddit.
Dec. 11, 2023
How to upgrade the Crafting Bench in Lego Fortnite
The Crafting Bench in Lego Fortnite has multiple upgrade tiers that require shells, planks and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Fortnite Crafting Bench upgrade is one of the first tasks you’ll be working towards in the survival game, having to get 3 Shells and 8 Planks to upgrade your Crafting Bench to the second tier. Once you have that, you’ll start unlocking better tools, like uncommon pickaxes and axes, but you’ll also have another goal, with further upgrades that require rare materials found acrossLego Fortnite.
Dec. 11, 2023
I regret not grabbing this Nintendo Switch accessory on Black Friday - thankfully it's back on sale today
The CRKD Nitro Deck is back down to its lowest ever price in this week’s Christmas Nintendo Switch deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are plenty of Nintendo Switch deals on the shelves for Christmas this year, but one sits on a newly released accessory that’s caught the attention of Switchers everywhere - including mine. What’s more, theCRKD Nitro Deckis now back down to its lowest ever price - one I’ve only previously seen over Black Friday.
Dec. 11, 2023
James Gunn sets record straight on latest DCU casting news
James Gunn has addressed the Maxwell Lord casting backlash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas spoken out after backlash to a recent DCU casting. Sean Gunn will be playing Maxwell Lord in the new DCU, a role that was previously played by Pedro Pascal inWonder Woman 1984. Sean, however, already has two roles in Creature Commandos as both GI Robot and Weasel – and James previously said that actors would “generally” only play one role on screen, though could play more than one role in voice acting.
Dec. 11, 2023
James Wan teases his return to horror after Aquaman 2
“I feel like the itch for horror is potentially calling” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Wan wants to go return to his roots. The director, who made his name in the horror genre, has hinted that he wants to make another scary movie after his latest film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. “You know, I have a tendency to want to go back and forth,” he toldCollider.
Dec. 11, 2023
Julianne Moore is puzzled why everyone keeps calling May December "camp"
EXCLUSIVE: The cast respond to the latest debate hitting the internet - is May December camp? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s something that has caused much debate online, as people question whether May December really is camp? We therefore had to ask the film’s cast during our recent interview with them what they make of discussion, with star Julianne Moore (who portrays Gracie) saying that she believes there has been some consolidation here.
Dec. 11, 2023
Lego Fortnite Flexwood: how to find and mine it
Flexwood is found inside any Dry Valley cactus in Lego Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite Flexwood is a special material used for crafting in the middle and late phases of the game, mined or harvested from cacti in the desert. Flexwood is very useful for making some of the better, rarer materials, but while it’s not easy to get, there’s methods for doing so that mean youdon’thave to get the Rare Axe to harvest it - something you’d normally need.
Dec. 11, 2023
Lego Fortnite Knotroot: How to find and mine it
Knotroot in Lego Fortnite is an essential crafting resource When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite Knotroot is a special resource and material you’ll need to find ASAP when starting out your new world of survival, a special kind of superior wood that serves as a component for many of the better early-game tools and devices inLego Fortnite. However, it’s a lot rarer than the standard kind of wood you’ve probably been finding, and requires special tools to harvest - so with that in mind, here’s how to get Knotroot in Lego Fortnite so you can level up your crafting.
Dec. 11, 2023
Lego Fortnite Marble: How to find and craft with it
Marble in Lego Fortnite is a crafting material that will help you build more advanced items When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite Marble is found underground in cave networks, a special crafting resource that you’ll need pretty soon inLego Fortniteas an early-to-mid-game crafting resource that you can make a lot of use out of in all sorts of things, including the Stone Breaker, Juicer and Medium Chest.
Dec. 11, 2023
Mark Wahlberg has a surprise update on Uncharted 2 – and it’s one to treasure
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wahlberg, of course, is referring to theUncharted post-credits scene, which finally saw Sully adorn his face with a wonderful piece of facial fuzz. “When I finally got the mustache, people really appreciated it. And it was a nice tag to the end of that film. So if we can make it better than the first, you know, I’d be open to it, but I only know as much as you do right now,” Wahlberg said.
Dec. 11, 2023
Mark Waid on the birth of Kingdom Come's Magog in Batman/Superman: World's Finest
Interview | Mark Waid speaks to Newsarama about what’s coming as the Heir to the Kingdom arc of World’s Finest heats up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman/Superman: World’s Finest has been following up on its previousBoy Thunderarc, which introduced the long lost sidekick of Superman - who we already know will grow into the anti-hero Magog from World’s Finest writerMark Waidand artistAlex Ross' classic storyKingdom Come.
Dec. 11, 2023
Marvel fans spot a small Iron Man continuity error in Avengers: Infinity War that you won't be able to unsee
And it involves Tony Stark’s mustache When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans have spotted a continuity error inAvengers: Infinity War– and it involves Tony Stark’s mustache. As pointed out by aReddituser, Iron Man’s facial hair seemingly changes while he’s facing off against Thanos towards the climax of the movie. In two stills posted side by side, his facial hair looks much thicker and his mustache is a slightly different shape in one image than in the other.
Dec. 11, 2023
Masochistic Dark Souls streamer randomly switches between Elden Ring, Sekiro, and Dark Souls games every few seconds
How on Earth did they pull this off? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Dark Souls streamer is really taking sadomasochism to the next level by alternating between differentFromSoftwaregames every few seconds. Streamer star0chris had a great idea - what if, instead of just playing one FromSoftware game, they played all of the Soulslike games at once? To that end, they streamed themselves playing the Dark Souls trilogy, Elden Ring, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, but every 10 to 30 seconds, they’d be forced to switch between any of the aforementioned games.
Dec. 11, 2023
Moza R12 review: "Delivers punchy yet refined force feedback"
The Moza R12 smashes its lap time against a lot of big-name rivals. There are loads of options for customizing, versatility across different types of racing games, and feedback that gives the best options a run for their money. Strong direct-drive motor Detailed force-feedback Excellent build quality Deeply customisable PC Only Clutch pedal sold separately Pedals need an upgrade kit Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 11, 2023
Ncuti Gatwa manifested his Doctor Who role years ago
The Fifteenth Doctor says he used the power of the universe to land one of his dream roles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It is undeniable that Ncuti Gatwa is the perfect choice for The Fifteenth Doctor, and it seems like he thought so too as the star has revealed that securing hisDoctor Whorole was actually a product of his own manifestation.
Dec. 11, 2023
New Lethal Company patch adds the most literal Arachnophobia Mode we've seen yet
That’s… certainly a way of eliminating spiders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company has a new ‘Arachnophobia Mode,’ and it turns all the in-game spiders into the literal word “spider.” Last week, horror co-op shooter Lethal Company was blessed with a new Arachnophobia Mode in an update. “Arachnophobia Mode will ease your fear, and I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year,” the game’s solo developer wrote as part of the update, according to the subreddit post below.
Dec. 11, 2023
Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan actor tells 'GTA 6 Joker' to "use the notoriety" instead of demanding money from Rockstar
“They’ve had people like you trying to sue them for decades” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption 2actor Roger Clark has suggested that the ‘GTA 6Joker’ “use the notoriety” rather than seek money from Rockstar. In the wake of theGTA 6 trailer reveal, the Florida Joker, whose real name is Lawrence Sullivan, took to social media todemand $2 million from Rockstarafter the developer, he claims, used his likeness for an in-game character.
Dec. 11, 2023
The 26-year evolution of the GTA logo – from the original Grand Theft Auto to GTA 6
Grand Theft Advent | A visual tour of how the GTA logo has changed over the last quarter of a century When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For a moment there, we didn’t know for certain thatGTA 6existed. We knew that Rockstar was definitely on the cusp of premiering the next entry of its esteemed Grand Theft Auto series, but whether or not it’d be explicitly named number six was unconfirmed.
Dec. 11, 2023
Shadowheart is the glue that holds this 'throw only' Baldur's Gate 3 run together
Even without Guidance, Shadowheart still manages to save the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3has managed to complete an entire run by only throwing, and it’s literally all thanks to Shadowheart. Baldur’s Gate 3 is a challenging game due to its complex mechanics and highly capable opponents, and it can take a while to get your head around, especially if you’re not well-versed in D&D.
Dec. 11, 2023
Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse gets a promising update: "It’s a very satisfying conclusion to the trilogy"
It sounds like Spider-Verse 3 is in a good place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis one of the best films released this year – and the good news is, if you can’t wait for more, the threequel seems to be coming along nicely. Back in July,Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse was delayed indefinitelyamid theWGA writers' strikeandSAG-AFTRA actors' strike.
Dec. 11, 2023
Storm and Killmonger are a pair of freedom fighters - and a couple - in the new Ultimate Universe
Storm and Killmonger are together in the new Ultimate Universe, and they’re joining the fight against Moon Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a time where Storm of the X-Men and T’Challa, the Black Panther, were married as king and queen of Wakanda in the mainstream Marvel Universe. Though their marriage has ended, the pair remain linked in Marvel lore.
Dec. 11, 2023
Russell T Davies says bi-generation will have huge implications, and it sounds like we’ve got a multiverse on our hands
Welcome to the Doctor-verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who’s final anniversary special, ‘The Giggle’, introduced the concept of ‘bi-generation’, and it’s thrown the whole Whoniverse into chaos. Now, we’re going to get intospoiler specificsbelow, so make sure you’re up to date on all things Who before going any further. As the regeneration came around, it turned out that the Doctor could now split into two, rather than simply regenerating into a new version of themselves.
Dec. 11, 2023
The bizarre history of The Day Before: From Steam's most-anticipated MMO to a bland survival game that killed a studio
The many, many, many problems and promises since The Day Before’s reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Beforeappears to be officially finished. Though the immediate future of its Steam servers remains unclear,with the abrupt closure of developer Fntasticthe strange saga of The Day Before has reached an apparent end that’s simultaneously surprising and unsurprising. Even aftera disastrous launch for the not-MMO survival gamethatonce topped Steam’s wishlist charts, I don’t think many people expected the studio to outright shut down within a week.
Dec. 11, 2023
The Day Before "has failed financially" and the dev is closing down just 4 days after launch: "We don't have the funding to continue the work"
“Today, we announce the closure of Fntastic studio” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The Day Before is no longer available to purchase onSteam. It’s currently unclear whether it was delisted by developer Fntastic or byValveitself. We’ve reached out to Valve for further information and will provide additional updates as we learn more. Original story:Four days after the launch ofThe Day Before, developer Fntastic is shutting down.
Dec. 11, 2023
The Day Before review: "It has no redeeming qualities, and under no circumstances should you buy it"
Fntastic has confirmed that development has ceased on The Day Before, just four days on from its launch into Early Access. Steam has since stopped allowing anybody to purchase the game, although our review of The Day Before remains – giving you some insight into the state the extraction shooter was in at release. Easy inventory systems Lack of content Uninspired game loop Severe performance and stability issues Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 11, 2023
The easiest Pokemon RPGs are Gold, Silver, and Crystal according to more than 1 million simulated battles
“Johto is garbage” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ever wanted to know who the strongest trainer in Pokemon history really is, one person has simulated over one million battles to figure out just that. But in the process, he’s also discovered the inescapable truth that “Johto is garbage.” YouTuber Patrick Smith, better known by the SmithPlaysPokemon moniker, recentlyposted a videobreaking down his process for ranking all 152 gym leaders, Elite Four members, Pokemon League champions, and other legendary trainers in the Pokemon series.
Dec. 11, 2023
This fan-made Zelda 2 remake gives the 36-year-old RPG a new lease of life with new features, quality-of-life updates, and pretty visuals
Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link is now even more fun to play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Legend of Zelda fan has created their very own Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link remake, complete with new features, quality of life update, and pretty visuals. According to the game’s developer, they grew up playing the Nintendo title and, although they loved the original, they felt it was “lacking content” so built an engine to add more features to it.
Dec. 11, 2023
Warzone streamer complains that they can't kill someone in the water, devs tell them that's how physics works, actually
The battle royale’s bullet physics are too realistic for some When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much to the annoyance of one streamer, bullets fired into water behave realistically in Warzone. A short clip shared on Twitter by player @TheBoiSantana shows them unleashing a hail of bullets into nearby water in an attempt to eliminate an opponent. “What? How are my bullets not hitting them?
Dec. 11, 2023
Zack Snyder reveals his favorite movie of the year – and he has great taste
We couldn’t agree more with Snyder’s pick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas revealed his favorite movie of the year – and we have to say, he has great taste. That might not come as a huge surprise, considering Oppenheimer is an excellent movie – in fact, it’s Total Film magazine’s film of the year. Plus, Snyder and Nolan are pals; Nolan is a producer on Snyder’s DCEU movies, and, perThe Hollywood Reporter, Nolan invited Snyder (and Todd Phillips, Denis Villeneuve, and Paul Thomas Anderson) to an early screening of Oppenheimer.
Dec. 11, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy, The Last of Us, and Starfield are some of the games people searched for the most on Google over the past year
Don’t worry, Baldur’s Gate 3 also made the top 10 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Surprisingly,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomdidn’t manage to make the list at all. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more After studying Film Studies and Creative Writing at university, I was lucky enough to land a job as an intern at Player Two PR where I helped to release a number of indie titles.
Dec. 10, 2023
I play Genshin Impact every day, but Hoyoverse's Zenless Zone Zero is an action roguelike with no action so it's dead on arrival for me
Imagine if Hades had worse combat and was 70% menus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I didn’t have super concrete expectations when I got access to the latest beta for Zenless Zone Zero, the next game from Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail developer Hoyoverse. But as someonewho plays Genshin every dayandreally enjoyed Star Rail for several months, I had high hopes.
Dec. 10, 2023
Metroidvania fans waited 7 years for this spiritual sequel, and TEVI is everything they wanted according to its glowing reviews
Bullet heaven action meets bunny girls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TEVI casts you as the titular hero who can dash, slash, and shoot her way through hordes of enemies and towering boss fights. Her two friends - Celia and Sable - manifest as floating pods to dish out some ranged damage, which should come in handy as you dodge incoming missile flurries from afar.
Dec. 10, 2023
The wildest GTA 6 trailer fan theories so far
Grand Theft Advent | With a new trailer comes more GTA 6 fan theories for what’s ahead in Rockstar’s upcoming adventure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6 trailerlanded to a chorus of excitement, and while it clocks in at just 91 seconds, it offers up plenty of food for thought about the direction of the next adventure. Set to take us back to Vice City across the state of Leonida, we’ve officially been introduced to the first female protagonist Lucia, alongside a male character who’s believed to be called Jason.
Dec. 10, 2023
The ultra-cool open-world Soulslike that lets you parry nukes and God has a demo out now
Can V.A Proxy get any cooler? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Parrying has been a video game constant recently - center stage in everything from Sekiro and Assassin’s Creed to the Star Wars Jedi games - but the upcoming indie V.A Proxy takes the art of warding off attacks to new extremes. Oh, and the first demo is out right now.
Dec. 10, 2023
No Man's Sky lead says Light No Fire will let you climb mountains that are "miles high, taller than Everest"
Or you could just fly up there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hello Games, the studio behind No Man’s Sky, is directing their gaze away from the infinite promise of space in the upcomingLight No Fire, a game that promises to reproduce a single planet that dwarfs the one that we live on. That includes all the climbable mountains, some of which are “miles high, taller than Everest,” according to the project lead.
Dec. 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 devs hope its success pushes other RPGs to get weird: "People can go to a publisher and say, 'Well, look what it f***ing did for them'"
More, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Developers behindBaldur’s Gate 3hope the game’s success leads to more weirdness in the RPG space. Larian Studios’ latest almost needs no introduction following the towering player numbers and fresh game of the year wins at theGolden JoysticksandThe Game Awards. But such mammoth success is normally followed up with mammoth impact - and Larian’s staff have different hopes for the genre’s future.
Dec. 9, 2023
Diablo 4 relaxes its overly grindy new endgame event, Abattoir of Zir, with a patch buffing Glyph XP by over 500% for higher tiers
The perpetual battle against grind continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has relaxedDiablo 4’sexcessively grindy new endgame challenge called Abattoir of Zir. For the unseasoned hack ‘n’ slashers among us, Abattoir of Zir is the game’s newest endgame dungeon event added alongside Season 2: Season of Blood, and it challenges players to defeat extra tough enemy hordes before a timer runs out.
Dec. 9, 2023
Doctor Who - The Giggle ending explained: bi-generation, the one who waits, and more
We break down the last of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials - The Giggle, featuring David Tennant and Ncuti Gatwa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well now, that was quite the episode of Doctor Who. Clearly wanting to end the 60th anniversary specials with a bang, the latest episode from returning showrunnerRussell T Davies,titledThe Giggle,saw David Tennant’s Doctor and Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble take on the Toymaker, played by Neil Patrick Harris.
Dec. 9, 2023
Fortnite Festival looks like the future for the Rock Band devs, and that might not be a bad thing
Fortnite Festival’s opening act is just what I want out of a new Harmonix rhythm game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I just want Harmonix to keep doing what it does. Guitar Hero and Rock Band are some of my favorite games of all time, and I will never stop professing that Fuser was an underrated gem. For now, Harmonix’s next big thing is Fortnite Festival, a game-within-a-game that’s launching today inside the megapopular free-to-play game.
Dec. 9, 2023
Infamous 'Florida Joker' who believes GTA 6 trailer parodies him now wants $1-2m from Rockstar Games
“Y’all took my likeness. Y’all took my life.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGrand Theft Auto 6trailer parodies several viral clips that have surfed around social media, as is series tradition, but one man now believes that his likeness inspired a certain in-game character and is demanding $1-2 million fromRockstar Games. ‘Florida Joker’ - or Lawrence Sullivan - recentlytook to social mediato point out the similarities between himself and a character from the trailer.
Dec. 9, 2023
The 5 most impressive yet subtle GTA 5 innovations open world games (and beyond) are only just catching up to
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing a new GTA means getting to dunk your head in the future. Only Rockstar operates at the highest heights without bending to the changing winds of shareholder and executive opinion. The company is unique in commanding the highest budgets and largest teams while retaining an authorial voice that enables it to lead the industry, rather than follow its trends.
Dec. 9, 2023
Yoshi-P doesn't expect a Final Fantasy 16 sequel or spin-off, says the team has moved onto new projects
Aside from the DLC development team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’score development crew have moved on from the project and aren’t expecting to work on a direct follow-up, according to the game’s producer. Producer Naoki “Yoshi-P” Yoshida recently said as much in an interview withFamitsu: “The development team for [Final Fantasy 16] has been disbanded apart from the main DLC team, so at the least, we are not expecting to make a sequel or spin-off.
Dec. 8, 2023
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon receives mixed early reactions and comparisons to Star Wars
Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon Part One is almost here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions toZack Snyder’s long-awaited Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire are here. From the director ofMan of Steeland300, the new sci-fi Netflix film follows a universe controlled by a corrupt government. To fight back, a young woman named Kora (played by Sofia Boutella) sets out on a mission to make a stand against the evil Motherworld.
Dec. 8, 2023
After 16 years, Visions of Mana brings back back original creator Koichi Ishii for a return to its action RPG roots
Three veteran composers are also returning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The recently revealedVisions of Manais bringing back series creator Koichi Ishii as well as veteran composers Hiroki Kikuta, Tsuyoshi Sekito, and Ryo Yamazaki. Ishii’s last Mana game was the 2007 RTS Heroes of Mana, and although it’s unclear exactly what role he’s taking for Visions of Mana, producer Masaru Oyamada revealed in tweet that he’s “worked closely with us to reimagine the familiar monsters, including the iconic rabites, for this latest installment.
Dec. 8, 2023
After 24 years, Sega wants to go back to the energy of the Dreamcast era, and it's about damn time
“We really want to show edginess and a rebellious mindset” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last night,Sega announced new entries in the Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio, Golden Axe, Shinobi, and Streets of Rage series all at once, and it seems that the company is making a conscious attempt at returning to the rebellious energy it hasn’t really displayed since the Dreamcast era.
Dec. 8, 2023
Alan Wake 2 New Game Plus is on the way, as revealed during Remedy's acceptance speech at The Game Awards 2023
The Final Draft releases on December 11 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After winning best game direction forAlan Wake 2at The Game Awards, developer Remedy announces New Game Plus for as soon as next week. For the latter’s acceptance speech, the game’s directors, Sam Lake and Kyle Rowley, did the usual thank yous before adding: “One other thing… next Monday, December 11, New Game Plus - The Final Draft is going to be coming out.
Dec. 8, 2023
Alan Wake 2 The Final Draft new game plus mode explained
The new game plus mode in Alan Wake 2, known as The Final Draft, can be started once you’ve completed the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake 2 The Final Draft new game plus has an extended ending and a more challenging difficulty for hardcore fans. If you’ve already completedAlan Wake 2and have your game up to date with update 1.
Dec. 8, 2023
Arkane's Blade game is "a single-player immersive sim hybrid with all the s*** we love"
“Somehow this fever dream f**king happens?! This is surreal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The game director on Marvel’s Blade can scarcely believe the new game is actually getting made, even if it is exactly the kind of mish-mash thatArkaneexcels at. Bakaba is astounded that Arkane’s “Blade game, in 3rd person, in our own crazy version of Paris” is somehow happening.
Dec. 8, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon's win at The Game Awards 2023 has the community crying a lot of happy tears
Neil Newbon has won another award for his portrayal of Astarion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newbon was nominated alongside other actors, includingFinal Fantasy16’s Ben Starr,Star Wars Jedi: Survivor’s Cameron Monaghan,Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s Idris Elba,Alan Wake 2’s Melanie Liburd, andMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s Yuri Lowenthal, and ended up going home with the award. After thanking everyone who voted, Baldur’s Gate 3’s director Swen Vincke, his fellow actors, Larian Studios, his family, and more in his speech; Newbon then took a moment to talk about the Baldur’s Gate 3 community.
Dec. 8, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 director meant to announce the Xbox version at The Game Awards, but completely forgot
Swen Vincke paid tribute to a Baldur’s Gate 3 dev who passed away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last night, Baldur’s Gate 3 lead Swen Vincke was in Los Angeles to accept the Game of the Year award on behalf of all the developers at Larian. Apparently, Vincke was supposed to announce that the RPG was out on Xbox right then and there, as he was accepting the award, but by his own admission, he just plain forgot.
Dec. 8, 2023
Baz Luhrmann wants to turn Elvis into a TV show, but it will be "completely different" from the movie
Baz Luhrmann wants to bring the King of Rock and Roll back to the small screen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over a year after his glimmering masterpieceElvishit the big screen, director Baz Luhrmann now wants to return to the King of Rock and Roll’s life story, but this time in TV show format. In a conversation withCinemaBlendabout his recent Hulu series Faraway Downs, which essentially is the director’s 2008 feature Australia divided into episodes, Luhrmann revealed he is now planning to do the same to Elvis, but it will differ from the movie.
Dec. 8, 2023
Before Loki, Yggdrasil featured in the MCU way more than you realize
The sacred Norse tree plays a big role in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it turns out, Yggdrasil, the central sacred tree that holds all of the multiverse, has been present in the MCU way before Loki hitDisneyPlus. In the Loki season 2 finale, Loki becomes a living embodiment of Yggdrasil. In Norse mythology, the tree holds all Nine Realms together, controlling all life and death.
Dec. 8, 2023
Chasing another Genshin Impact-sized hit, Sony lands a promising 3D strategy RPG for PS5 as technical test signups open for Arknights: Endfield
The “strategic” open-world RPG is following Genshin’s footsteps almost exactly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3rd studio Hoyoverse managed to spin its gacha playbook into a free-to-play RPG with a premium feel, and now another Chinese giant is seemingly trying to do the same. Arknights: Endfield is a new “strategic” open-world action RPG based on the tower defense hit of the same name, and with a PS5 release now confirmed alongside PC, it’s following Genshin’s footsteps almost to the letter.
Dec. 8, 2023
Chinese myth-inspired soulslike Black Myth: Wukong is out next year
We’ll be able to monkey around next summer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The very promising soulslikeBlack Myth: Wukonghas been given a release date. The game, which takes inspiration from the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West, looks as impressive as ever in the new footage. In it, we see some of the mammoth and ferocious creatures we, as Sun Wukong - aka the Monkey King - will be up against spliced with snippets of story.
Dec. 8, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 studio congratulates No Man's Sky dev on new game Light No Fire and jokes "you can always fix it later"
CDPR and Hello Games, respective masters of the video game redemption arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For some context, Hello Games released No Man’s Sky to widespread criticisms that it was missing many of the features promised by studio founder Sean Murray. However, over the years the game has added a handful of massive updates that have effectively improved public perception to the point that No Man’s Sky is today considered one of thebest open-world gamesout there and recentlytook home a Golden Joystick Awardfor the “Still Playing” category.
Dec. 8, 2023
Denis Villeneuve says the screenplay for Dune 3 is almost finished
It will be based on Dune Messiah When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dunedirector Denis Villeneuve has given an update on the potential third film in the saga. Based on Dune Messiah, Frank Herbert’s 1965 sequel novel, he says that the screenplay is currently being written. “There is the dream of making an addition of doing Messiah, a third movie, that would be the end of the journey of Paul Atreides,” Villeneuve said to Korean press at a recent press conference in Seoul (at around the19-minute mark here).
Dec. 8, 2023
Dev behind massive Skyrim multiplayer mod turns their hands to Starfield, gives up because "this game is f***ing trash," uploads everything for someone else to finish
“I’m not gonna put my heart and soul into a mod for a game as mediocre as this” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We could have got a large-scaleStarfieldco-op mod from the team behind Skyrim Together, but there’s just one issue: The modder who started work on the project thinks the space-faring RPG is “fucking trash.” One of the Skyrim Together developers has taken to the project’s dedicated Discord server to tell everyone how the short-lived project came to be.
Dec. 8, 2023
Dishonored devs announce "immersive, third-person" Blade game, but it sounds like we won't be playing it for a while: "Sit back, let us cook"
Marvel’s Blade is on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Dishonored and Deathloop, is working on a third-person Blade game with Marvel, but it sounds like we won’t be playing it for some time to come. The news was announced at The Game Awards, and Arkane’s Dinga Bakaba took to the stage to speak briefly about the game, calling it an “immersive, third-person” title, hinting that it’ll build on the immersive sim lineage that Arkane is known for with some new twists.
Dec. 8, 2023
Disney Plus might add gaming and shopping experiences for advertisers
We could find out more about the plans in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:An update to the article this was sourced from has clarified that this consideration is specifically being mulled over for advertising options like, for example, interactive elements or quizzes in relation to ads and is not related to an explicit new offering onDisneyPlus. The headline has been updated, but the original article as first published follows below:
Dec. 8, 2023
Don't Nod's next game isn't Life is Strange 3 but it certainly feels like it could be
Lost Records: Bloom & Rage looks just as emotional as Chloe and Max’s story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original developer of Life is Strange has unveiled a brand new story-driven game and I can already tell I’m going to love it. Lost Records: Bloom & Rage is set in the summer of 1995 and stars four high-school friends: Swann, Nora, Autumn, and Kat.
Dec. 8, 2023
Dredge and Dave the Diver, easily my favorite indie games of 2023, are releasing a collab expansion next week
Dave the Diver’s Dredge DLC looks like a match made in indie heaven When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Here’s what the update adds: Chiefly, there’s the new ‘Fog’ weather event that’ll introduce Dredge-specific content later in the game. You’ll also be able to catch Aberrations, which are “unique creatures with diverse attack patterns. Likewise, you’ll find new “hooded figures” at your Bancho Sushi restaurant serving up, um, “unique” dishes made from the new Aberrant fish.
Dec. 8, 2023
Emily Blunt has bad news regarding the Edge Of Tomorrow sequel, but our hope is still alive
“It’s been 10 years” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Widely considered a great performance from Blunt and an epic action movie, there were rumors a sequel was in the works. However, in the near decade since, Blunt has been busy withA Quiet PlaceandOppenheimer, whilst Cruise has been working on the Mission: Impossible movies andTop Gun: Maverick. For what else to watch, check out our guide to thebest sci-fi movies.
Dec. 8, 2023
Exodus is a new time-dilating RPG from Halo, The Last of Us, and Baldur's Gate veterans that oozes Mass Effect energy
Can’t wait for the next BioWare RPG? You’ll want to keep an eye on this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exodus is a new game from theBioWareRPG veterans that brought us games like Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Baldur’s Gate 2. Announced at The Game Awards, Exodus comes from Archetype Entertainment, a new studio led by James Ohlen, Chad Robertson, and Chris King.
Dec. 8, 2023
Fallout 4 master builder pushes settlement system to its natural limit by spending 100 days making an actual vault
Doomsday never looked this good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoiler: it does. Fallout 4’s Settlement system does have the typical Bethesda range of intense customization features, but it takes a lot of mastery to convert its prefabricated structures into something as detailed and lived-in as the vault SirBalz created. Their video reveals many incredible features, including a round door that twists open like a peeled potato, a shrub-filled entryway decorated with dry fountains, and a cold, TV monitor-filled perch for an overseer in a mean suit.
Dec. 8, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 DLC is out today, and there's more coming in 2024
More FF16 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first piece of content, Echoes of the Fallen, “unlocks a whole new story, battles, weapons, accessories, level cap and more” according to thePlayStation Blog. The new story takes place before the final battle, where Clive investigate a group of suspicious traders. That investigation will lead to “terrible secrets” within a place called the Sagespire.
Dec. 8, 2023
First Echo reactions will be enough to make sure Daredevil fans are there on day one
The first reactions to Marvel’s new show are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions for Echo, the upcoming Marvel series starring Alaqua Cox’s anti-hero Maya, are in. While they’re not all positive, there’s a clear throughline: it’s brutal, dark, and fans of Daredevil are going to love it. GamesRadar+’s Entertainment Editor Emily Murraywrote, “Enjoyed the first two episodes of #ECHO which had an incredible (and violent) fight scene I want to watch again and again.
Dec. 8, 2023
First look at The Last of Us' Pedro Pascal's next film from Marvel directors
The movie comes from two Marvel filmmakers… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A first look at The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal’s new movie Freaky Tales has been released. Ahead of its premiere next month at the Sundance Film Festival, theSundance Institutehas shared the first still of Pascal’s character in the upcoming drama Freaky Tales. The image shows an angry-looking Pascal sitting by a window of sorts, holding a burning piece of paper.
Dec. 8, 2023
After 15 years, one of the greatest indie puzzle games ever made is getting a long-awaited sequel
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 15 years after the launch of the original World of Goo, developer 2D Boy is finally going back to the classic, gooey, bridge-building format with World of Goo 2. It looks like the sequel builds on that format. You’ll still be building bridges out of little goo guys, but it the trailer shows off a whole lot of additional gameplay elements, from balloons to giant rolling blobs and some kind of giant… thing that’s eating a goo construct in one sequence.
Dec. 8, 2023
From Hollywood to Assassin's Creed to creating a fascinating new Metroidvania inspired by grief: "I think my father would be proud"
Interview | The BAFTA-winning actor Abubakar Salim is leading the change at Surgent Studios with its debut project - Tales of Kenzera: Zau When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tales of Kenzera: Zau not only epitomizes all of the above, but it is a story unto itself. It’s the debut video game project of Surgent Studios, a transmedia outfit founded by actor Abubakar Salim, whose name you may recognise among the credits in everything from Sky One series Jamestown, toHBO Max’s Raised by Wolves, Ridley Scott’s historical blockbuster Napoleon, and Charlie Brooker’s Black Mirror.
Dec. 8, 2023
Geoff Keighley agrees that The Game Awards winners were played off too quickly, but says "no one was actually cut off"
“I asked our team to relax that rule as the show went on” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest criticisms of The Game Awards last night was that winners were played off the stage, and showrunner Geoff Keighley agrees that this is “something to address.” “I do agree that the music was played too fast for award winners this year, and I asked our team to relax that rule as the show went on,” Keighley said in atweetafter soliciting feedback on the show.
Dec. 8, 2023
God of War actor Christopher Judge pokes fun at Modern Warfare 3's brevity: "my speech was longer than this year's Call of Duty campaign"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Judge - the actor behind Kratos in the kind-of-rebooted God of War games - won the Best Performance accolade at last year’s show with an eight-minute-long speech. (A far cry from the unceremonious 20-30 seconds that this year’s winners received.) As such, the actor was back to present this year’s award toBaldur’s Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon, and he threw some shade atActivisionbefore handing out gold.
Dec. 8, 2023
Fresh off a 2 million-strong beta, super-fast loot shooter The First Descendant launches Summer 2024
The First Descendant has some serious momentum behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new trailer that debuted during The Game Awards, developer Nexon reintroduces two characters who should be familiar to those who’ve been following the game’s development, and one new arrival. During the trailer, the trio prepare to face off against the Colossi that are threatening their home.
Dec. 8, 2023
Hideo Kojima and director Jordan Peele announce new horror game for Xbox: it's "unlike any other game"
OD will star Euphoria actress Hunter Schafer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Metal Gear Solid creatorHideo KojimaannouncedOD, a new horror game for Xbox, alongside Us director Jordan Peele at The Game Awards. Finally, he’s cashing in on the years of goodwill he built up with horror fans after making the unreleasedSilent Hill P.T.nearly a decade ago. “The hungry purple dinosaur ate the kind, zingy fox, the jabbering crab, and the mad whale and started vending and quacking,” the actors repeat arcanely in the trailer, increasing their urgency with every recitation.
Dec. 8, 2023
Hideo Kojima wants you to know what his new 'OD' game doesn't stand for, but not what it actually is
Kojima would like you know that, shockingly, it’s not a reference to 1954’s Godzilla When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojima took to The Game Awards stage last nightto unveil his new game,OD, being made in partnership with Get Out director Jordan Peele. And while I’ve got no real sense of what the game is actually about, Kojima himself definitely wants you to know what it’snotabout.
Dec. 8, 2023
Hideo Kojima's OD: Everything we know so far
OD is an upcoming horror game “experience” from Hideo Kojima, and its star-studded cast has our attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OD (Overdose) gameplay experience At least when creative directorHideo Kojimawas working on Metal Gear Solid games, you sort of knew what you were getting – cinematic stealth action. But as soon as he started to stretch into other franchises and new IP, his work became more difficult to anticipate.
Dec. 8, 2023
Hollow Knight Silksong fans got their hopes up at the mention of something from a “small indie team from Australia,” only to be immediately disappointed
The Game Awards giveth, The Game Awards taketh away for Metroidvania fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what might be the most unfortunate case of unintentional baiting,Hollow Knight Silksonghopefuls' ears perked up when host Geoff Keighley revealed that the next game to be shown was from a small indie team from Australia. Sadly, it was not Team Cherry, but Untitled Goose Game developer House House with a “cooperative online walker-talker” called Big Walk.
Dec. 8, 2023
How to invite friends in The Finals and use crossplay
How to enable crossplay, and add other players in The Finals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how to invite friends in The Finals with you? There is crossplay and things get a lot easier playing as a team, so it’s a good idea to invite friends rather than join with random players. Unfortunately, you’ll need to get an Embark ID, while some players run into trouble when trying to invite or add friends.
Dec. 8, 2023
How to solve the Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Crush mission
The crush objective in Frontiers of Pandora has you investigating clues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Avatar Frontiers of Pandora Crush mission introduces investigations, and your tracker skills to piece together clues. However, it’s not an obvious process due to unclear signposting and difficulty seeing the items you’re meant to be investigating. If you’re having trouble then, I’ve already solved it all and can point out what you’re meant to be looking for in Crush during Avatar Frontiers of Pandora.
Dec. 8, 2023
How to watch Doctor Who The Giggle: stream 60th anniversary episode 3 online and on TV from anywhere
The Doctor and Donna take on the terrifying Toymaker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third and final instalment of the Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials is upon us, with David Tennant’s Time Lord and Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble set to bow out in style against an old foe. With the trilogy’s first episode,The Star Beast, and its follow upWild Blue Yonderhaving both hit the spot, expectations are now high for this concluding chapter, which returning show runner Russell T Davies has teased as featuring “controversial new Doctor Who mythology”.
Dec. 8, 2023
I don't say this lightly but I think The Finals, from a team of ex-Battlefield devs, could change the face of PvP FPS games forever
Preview | The Finals has the best destruction physics I’ve ever seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m standing on the rooftop of a multistory building inThe Finals, deep within some futuristic interpretation of Las Vegas. Against an ever-depleting timer, I’m trying to reach a lockbox full of cash in the casino floor below which, all going to plan, I’ll then carry across this war-torn battleground towards a vault while my team-mates provide cover.
Dec. 8, 2023
I was already mad about this particular Elden Ring knight before players used cannon science to prove it's even worse than I thought
The Banished Knight in Castle Sol is unstoppable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Be me, right? It’s my first playthrough ofElden Ring. I’m playing a spell swordsman, which means I start a lot of fights in the Lands Between by chucking my strongest long-range spell. This strategy serves me well until I get to Castle Sol and chuck spells at the wrong dude.
Dec. 8, 2023
It Takes Two director's fantastic single-player co-op game gets a full remake next year
Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake is coming February 28 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For more news from tonight’s show as it happens, check out ourGame Awards live coverage. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Borderlands 3 creative director says “co-op has been radically underserved for years” and that’s why Helldivers 2 was such a breakout success
Dec. 8, 2023
Jurassic Park: Survival looks like the game I've been dreaming of for 30 years
So far it looks just like the game I’ve been dreaming of since I was a dinosaur-obsessed four-year-old When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jurassic Park: Survivalwas announced at The Game Awards, and while it’s far too early to tell for sure, the pitch seems to be exactly the game I’ve been dreaming of since the original film came out three decades ago.
Dec. 8, 2023
Jurassic Park: Survival – Everything we know so far about the new Jurassic Park game
Here’s everything you need to know about Jurassic Park: Survival, an upcoming horror-survival game that gives “monster” a very specific meaning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saber Interactive is bringing us Jurassic Park: Survival, a new Jurassic Park game filled with movie references and plenty of pointy-toothed predators. The single-player adventurefocuses on first-person stealth and action, and from what we’ve seen so far, Jurassic Park: Survival could one day be worthy of becoming one of thebest stealth gamesyet.
Dec. 8, 2023
Legions Imperialis starter set review: "A delicious frisson of tension"
The Legions Imperialis starter set is an enticing look into a wargame unlike anything else on the market right now; although its depth can be intimidating and matches sometimes swing on a dime due to bad dice rolls, its emphasis on hidden moves makes for a compelling, white-knuckle match. Plus, the sense of scale and spectacle alone makes it worthwhile. However, even though this beginner box gives you a vast host of models and pretty much everything else you need to play, the fact that you have to buy more miniatures for ‘full’ games is slightly frustrating.
Dec. 8, 2023
Light No Fire is the No Man's Sky devs blurring the lines between Valheim, Death Stranding, and the open adventure of Lord of the Rings
Hello Games looks beyond No Man’s Sky with one outrageous procedurally generated planet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Where No Man’s Sky sought to procedurally generate an entire universe, allowing players the opportunity to freely travel between solar systems, as well as name planets, creatures, and locations as they discover them, Light No Fire is taking aim at something more self-contained but no less ambitious.
Dec. 8, 2023
Light No Fire: Everything we know so far
A fantasy game from the creators of No Man’s Sky, where you adventure, build, survive and explore a true open world together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Light No Fire is going to be one of the biggest games ever made. And I don’t just mean that from an anticipation perspective, because this new title from Hello Games is looking to render an entire planetto scale.
Dec. 8, 2023
Like a dragon on a pile of gold, this MMO player boasts 43 years of pre-paid subscription time
16,000 days of Old School Runescape is almost enough time to get 99 Agility When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape is grindy even by MMO standards. It can take months to reach the max level in just one of the game’s 23 skills,and literal years to hit 99 in all of them, which is a major end goal for many players.
Dec. 8, 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth looks set to bring back Kiryu's love interest after five games and 14 years
Kaoru Sayama looks set to finally return in the new RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s new trailer has reignited hope among fans that Kiryu might one day find love - and with one particular person. It’s been years since we’ve seen Sayama in a Yakuza game. The cop played a huge role in Yakuza 2 (and Kiwami 2), and drew very close to Kiryu over the course of the game, to the point where the two were basically joined at the hip and verging on a romance.
Dec. 8, 2023
Marvel's Blade: Everything we know so far
The latest Marvel’s Blade news teases out a few details on the gameplay, setting, and story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Blade release date speculation Arkane is yet to showcase any of the Marvel’s Blade gameplay, although we do have some first details. For starters, this experience will be a strictly single-player affair, with players controlling Blade from a third-person perspective.
Dec. 8, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 didn't win any of its 7 Game Awards nominations, and fans think it's because the sequel played things too safe
“SM2 was great, but it didn’t really bring anything next level to the table” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 exclusive was nominated in no less than seven categories, including the highly coveted Game of the Year, as well as Best Game Direction and Best Performance for Yuri Lowenthal’s portrayal of Peter Parker. The Game of the Year award went to Larian’s acclaimedBaldur’s Gate 3, whileAlan Wake 2scooped the prize for Game Direction.
Dec. 8, 2023
Mass Effect 5 director gives props to Exodus, the new time-hopping sci-fi game from BioWare RPG veterans
There’s space for all here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the uninitiated, Exodus is the debut action-adventure game from Archetype Entertainment, a studio founded by industry veterans James Ohlen, Chad Robertson, and Chris King. Ohlen himself was a longtime designer at RPG factoryBioWare- having worked on everything from Baldur’s Gate to Jade Empire - and that unique science fiction flavor was certainly intact for Exodus’ reveal.
Dec. 8, 2023
May December star Charles Melton responds to being tipped for an Oscar - "filming it was the real gift"
EXCLUSIVE: The Riverdale actor responds to the recent awards buzz When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Until very recently,Robert Downey Jr.has been tipped to win the Best Supporting Actor award at the upcoming Oscars ceremony for his incredible turn as Lewis Strauss in director Christopher Nolan’s much acclaimed epicOppenheimer. However, a new contender has arrived on the scene, one who could be set to take home the golden gong.
Dec. 8, 2023
Monster Hunter sleuths think Wilds is the open-world game we've been waiting for
But many concede it’d be a nightmare for Capcom’s developers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some Monster Hunter Wilds fans are convinced the new game has a fully open-world design, a big departure from theCapcomseries' usual formula. Capcom has finally unveiled Monster Hunter Wilds, and it looks every bit like the Monster Hunter World follow-up I’ve been hoping for for years now.
Dec. 8, 2023
Monster Hunter Wilds fans are already in love with one unsuspecting little creature in the new action-RPG
‘Lightning rod pangolin’ is stealing hearts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Monster Hunter Wilds fans are very intrigued about one little creature in the game’s new trailer. Pangolins have always existed at the lower end of the food chain in Monster Hunter games. They exist to be stomped by bigger monsters, and effortlessly slain and harvested by players whenever they need a particular upgrade material.
Dec. 8, 2023
Monster Hunter Wilds has been announced and it looks like the Monster Hunter World follow-up fans have been waiting for
With the mounts of Monster Hunter Rise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomunveiled Monster Hunter Wilds at tonight’sGame Awards liveshow, and it looks like a long-awaited mix of Monster Hunter World and Monster Hunter Rise. In an interview withPlayStation, series producer Ryozo Tsujimoto said “the game features a new level of detailed creatures and ecosystems,” and encouraged fans to dissect the painfully brief reveal trailer which they were no-doubt already dissecting.
Dec. 8, 2023
New Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer features a nod to a 4-year-old mystery that's been left to linger, and my mind is unraveling
We might finally know what Marlene saw When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s latest trailer might have just resolved a four-year-old mystery that started in Remake. Be warned: there are spoilers for the original Final Fantasy 7 in this article, and quite possibly Rebirth, depending on how closely the sequel follows the original storyline. The thing is, Remake never explained what Marlene actually saw.
Dec. 8, 2023
New Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth trailer reveals first full look at Cid and Vincent
Plus we got a live performance reveal of the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth theme song When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer gives us our first full look at two major characters, the spear-wielding, chain-smoking hero Cid Highwind and the handgun-wielding optional character Vincent Valentine. (We’ve seen Vincent before, but only from behind.) We also get a good variety of locations outside Midgar, including the Wall Market, Forgotten Temple, Haunted Hotel, and various open-world environments.
Dec. 8, 2023
New Netflix crime drama trailer teases a dark conspiracy and twisted mystery – and it looks like a must watch
The trailer for Fool Me Once has us hooked already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled the trailer for Fool Me Once, an upcoming crime drama with a twisted mystery at its center, and it has us hooked already. In the footage, which you can watch above, a woman named Maya sees her life turned upside down when her husband appears on a nanny cam with their child… after he was shot to death in front of her.
Dec. 8, 2023
New versions of Crazy Taxi, Jet Set Radio and my absolute favorite beat 'em up from 34 years ago could make 2024 and beyond very special indeed
Opinion | Sega will reimagine a host of classic games “over the next several years” and I cannot wait to learn more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like the games it went on to inspire, not leastThe Simpsons: Hit and Run, Crazy Taxi holds cult status for many players of a certain vintage. Jet Set Radio, on the other hand, perfectly encapsulated a moment in time; of teenage rebellion, garish color palettes, tongue-in-cheek post-NickToons era humor, and, of course, the Dreamcast.
Dec. 8, 2023
Night People is a "transgressive and terrifying" neon noir thriller
The comic is based on a novel by David Lynch collaborator Barry Gifford When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Oni Press has announced a four-issue comic adaptation of Night People, the provocative “neon noir” (no, that’s not a typo) novel by Barry Gifford, the co-writer of David Lynch’sLost Highwayand the author of the novel that Lynch based his earlier film Wild at Heart on.
Dec. 8, 2023
No Man's Sky fans playfully plead with Hello Games not to "overpromise" as lead dev describes new game Light No Fire as "the first real open world"
“Looks amazing, Sean. Now, just make sure not to overpromise again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the backlashNo Man’s Skycreator Sean Murray received when the highly ambitious spacefaring adventure didn’t meet expectations at launch, you might think he’d be more cautious when drumming up hype for Hello Games' next project, but that’s far from the case. “For No Man’s Sky, we generated a whole universe of sparse alien-looking planets, and that wasn’t easy,” he explains.
Dec. 8, 2023
No Rest for the Wicked sees the Ori devs jump from Metroidvanias to Diablo thanks to another gorgeous game
Moon Studios brings dark fantasy ARPG that’s “set to reinvent the genre” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind the excellent Metroidvanias Ori and the Blind Forest and Ori and the Will of Wisps are turning their talents to the world of Diablo-style dark fantasy action-RPGs with No Rest for the Wicked. The first trailer for No Rest for the Wicked debuted at The Game Awards, showcasing an incredible visual style, varied environments, and some delightfully grotesque enemy monsters.
Dec. 8, 2023
Open-world game from GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 vet's new studio looks like a slick Tokyo dystopia
Last Sentinel has some AAA powerhouses behind it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last Sentinel is the debut game from Lightspeed LA, a Lightspeed Studios subsidiary led by Steve C. Martin of GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption fame, and it sounds like a promising futuristic open-world adventure so far. The reveal trailer sees protagonist Hiromi Shoda take out a mixed squad of human and robotic soldiers in defense of cowering civilians, making good use of a surprisingly powerful pistol and a leather jacket that I can only assume to be bulletproof.
Dec. 8, 2023
Oppenheimer misses out on the Best Visual Effects Oscar shortlist – but Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania makes it through
Barbie, Across the Spider-Verse, and Rebel Moon also made the cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are some other omissions, too. While all of Marvel’s big-screen releases from this year have made the cut, only Aquaman 2 from DC’s slate has received any recognition –The FlashandShazam! Fury of the Godsare both missing from the list. You can see the full shortlist, as revealed byVariety, below:
Dec. 8, 2023
Our most-anticipated roguelike is now Steam's most-anticipated game, as The Day Before and The Finals release within hours of each other
Hades 2 is now Steam’s most-wishlisted game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zombie kind-of-MMO The Day Before and free-to-play shooter The Finals were both, at one point in time, the most wishlisted games on the digital storefront. Coincidentally, both games also launched yesterday on December 5, and consequently bumped Hades 2 up to the top spot. The Day Before finally released after months of controversy, but those divisive discussions weren’t a thing of the past, asthe game was met with an “Overwhelmingly Negative” responsebased on user reviews.
Dec. 8, 2023
Payday co-creator's new cyberpunk heist FPS is "more Payday 2," less hardcore than co-op hit GTFO, and deliberately different from Cyberpunk 2077
Den of Wolves sounds a lot like Cyberpunk 2077, but looks and plays very differently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 Chambers, the studio founded by Payday and Payday 2 lead Ulf Andersson, is now working on a heist shooter of its own. After finding success with hit co-op horror shooter GTFO, the studio’s going back to the roots of much of its staff with Den of Wolves, a cyberpunk heist shooter coming to PC and consoles.
Dec. 8, 2023
Persona creators reveal new gameplay and release window for fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona developer Atlus revealed additional gameplay for its forthcoming fantasy RPG Metaphor: ReFantazio, and thankfully narrowed its release window, at TheGame Awards live show. This summer, director Katsura Hashino said that “high fantasy will be a fresh new challenge for Atlus,” which makes sense since it’s not the high school slice-of-life the Persona series has embodied for 27 years, nor the twisted modernity of Shin Megami Tensei.
Dec. 8, 2023
Robert Pattinson absolutely nailed his first audition for new Studio Ghibli film, and he couldn't have been more excited about it
“He was nothing but enthusiastic about the project” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Studio Ghibli’s latest movieThe Boy and the Heronhas now had its English-language release in the US. Among the star-studded voice cast are Christian Bale, Willem Dafoe, and Robert Pattinson, with the latter apparently smashing his recordings out of the park. In an interview withIndieWire, Rodney Uhler, who works for distribution and production studio GKIDS, recalled his first interaction withThe Batmanstar.
Dec. 8, 2023
Rocket Racing isn't just a Fortnite mode - it's the arcade racer I've been looking for since Mario Kart 8 launched a decade ago
The Rocket League devs have thrown in everything but the blue shells When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s great because Rocket Racing will be available for free and at least partly supported by perhaps the most successful free-to-play title out there, but I’m afraid kart racing aficionados might turn their nose up at having to launch Fortnite to play it.
Dec. 8, 2023
Samurai RPG Rise of the Ronin is the "biggest game to date" from the studio behind Nioh, and it's out in March
Exclusively for PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise of the Ronin is slated to launch next year on March 22, and is billed as Team Ninja’s “biggest game to date.” “As a title, Rise of the Ronin features a historical setting quintessential to Koei Tecmo, while brimming with Team Ninja’s own brand of action and combat,” Team Ninja president Fumihiko Yasuda writes on thePlayStation Blog.
Dec. 8, 2023
Sega gives retro fans a heart attack with 5 game reveals at once: Jet Set Radio, Shinobi, Golden Axe, Streets of Rage, Crazy Taxi, "and more"
Any of these would’ve been great, but all five? Phew When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segadropped a bombshell at the Game Awards live show – five bombshells, actually, and I’d imagine retro gamers are still reeling from the back-to-back surprises. “Over the next several years,” as show host Geoff Keighley put it, we’re apparently getting new installments for:
Dec. 8, 2023
Skull and Bones gets a new release date – yes, again, for real this time, surely
It’s coming out early next year, allegedly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Okay, fine. Skull and Bones isn’t great at being on time. It clearly didn’t make its planned March 9 date — that’s why we’re now working with February 13 at the very earliest. But, think of it this way: Skull and Bones is willing to meet you just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Dec. 8, 2023
Spider-Verse directors reveal that Daniel Kaluuya's Spider-Punk was nearly cut from the film
EXCLUSIVE: The filmmakers tell GamesRadar+ that the fan-favorite character had to “earn his way” into movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just like the original filmSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, this year’s much acclaimed sequelAcross the Spider-Versefeatured an impressive ensemble cast of characters. Whilst the likes of Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, and Peter B. Parker returned, there were also several exciting new additions from Pavitr Prabhakar (a.
Dec. 8, 2023
Spider-Verse directors say there are still Easter eggs being uncovered – including one of themselves
EXCLUSIVE: The filmmakers reveal they are still spotting Easter eggs in Across the Spider-Verse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given thatSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versefeatures hundreds of Spider-People and visits numerous different dimensions, it naturally has countless Easter eggs for fans to spot. We certainly did ourbest to catch themupon seeing the movie, but there were plenty we missed. And it turns out we are not alone in this, asdirector trioKemp Powers, Joaquim Dos Santos, and Justin K.
Dec. 8, 2023
Spider-Verse directors talk working with a 14-year-old fan on the Lego scene: "Is that legal?"
EXCLUSIVE: The filmmakers say the young animator is a “true Spider-Man” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s blockbuster sequelSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Versefollowed in the footsteps of theoriginal filmby once again pushing the boundaries of both storytelling and animation. As we joined our hero Miles Morales and co. on another adventure, we visited numerous dimensions including one which was rather brilliantly made with Lego.
Dec. 8, 2023
Square Enix revives a JRPG legend with Visions of Mana, coming 2024
Visions of Mana is the first new game in the series in 15 years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Visions of Mana is the first new game inSquare Enix’s legendary JRPG Mana series, and it looks absolutely incredible. Visions of Mana takes place in a semi-open world and stars new hero Val, a newly appointed soul guard accompanying his buddy on her pilgrimage to the Tree of Mana.
Dec. 8, 2023
Stay winning: Baldur's Gate 3 patched out a popular trade exploit while simultaneously being crowned GOTY
Baldur’s Gate 3 won GOTY, dropped a hotfix, and released an Xbox version all in the same night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hotfix #13is mostly tuned to fix bugs and crashes, but the biggest highlight is a fix for a popular exploit that players were using to “buy out a trader with only 1 gold and a container.
Dec. 8, 2023
Surprise! Baldur's Gate 3 is out on Xbox right now
The Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date is officially… today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well folks, we finally know the Baldur’s Gate 3 Xbox release date. It’s, uh, today. Like, now. Surprise! On the heels of its GOTY win at theGame Awards liveshow, Baldur’s Gate 3 has surprise-launched on Xbox. I mean, it’s sort of a surprise;we knew it was coming this month, but we didn’t know it was comingright freakin' now.
Dec. 8, 2023
Swen Vincke accepts The Game Awards GOTY for Baldur's Gate 3 in plate armor: "I didn't expect it"
The Larian Studios founder looked positively regal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 nabbed The Game Awards' coveted Game of the Year title, and Larian Studios founder and CEO Swen Vincke graciously accepted it wearing half a suit of shining armor. Vincke has paid sartorial homage to the fantasy of his studio’s Dungeons & Dragons 5e role-playing game before.
Dec. 8, 2023
The best WWE 2K23 CAWs for you to download right now
Get Demon Finn Balor, Matt Hardy and Ric Flair with our WWE 2K23 CAWs guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WWE 2K23 CAWs are even more important following the shock return of CM Punk at Survivor Series. As we’ll explain below, this aceWWE 2K23feature enables you to download him right away – along with other roster returnees such as Nia Jax and Kairi Sane.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Day Before joins Overwatch 2 as one of Steam's worst-reviewed games after players discover it's not an MMO at all
The game’s launch has gone as well as expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival MMO The Day Before has become one of Steam’s worst-reviewed games, and it’s mostly down to the fact it’s suddenly no longer an MMO. On December 7, developer Fntastic finally released The Day Before - a game that many thought was never going to see the light of day.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Dead Cells studio is making a new, co-op roguelike and I'm already in love
Windblown looks like exactly what I wanted to see When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead Cells is still one of thebest roguelikesyou can play today, and now developer Motion Twin has only gone and made another promising action roguelike, this time with co-op. Motion Twin unveiled Windblown during tonight’s Game Awards live show with a lovely animated trailer. Our first-look was light on gameplay, but the few snippets of in-game action look great, and quite frankly, doubting Motion Twin on action roguelikes is like doubtingFromSoftwareon fantasy RPGs.
Dec. 8, 2023
The developer of 2021's dark horse roguelike Inscryption announces sequel to his breakout genre-bending indie
Pony Island gets a surprising follow-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the genre-mashing success ofInscryption, indie developer Daniel Mullins is going back to the game that put him on the map. The original Pony Island sees you stumble upon the titular arcade cabinet, only to find that it’s been hijacked by the literal devil. The game then fluctuates between the actual Pony Island, an old-school side-scrolling shoot ‘em up, and some light puzzle-programming as you try to escape Lucifer’s clutches from inside the game.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Devil Wears Prada producer says people thought they were "crazy" for casting Meryl Streep – because they didn't think she was funny
“She has been funny and they were wrong” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Meryl Streep may have received an Oscar nomination for her performance inThe Devil Wears Prada, but her casting was initially an unpopular choice. “People thought we were crazy,” Wendy Finerman, one of the movie’s producers, recently told theHollywood Gold podcast(viaThe Hollywood Reporter). “I mean, I had people call me up and say, ‘Are you out of your mind?
Dec. 8, 2023
The first trailer for Supermassive's single-player Dead by Daylight reveals its brand new killer and survivors
The Casting of Frank Stone made a spooky debut at The Game Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fans of the asymmetrical survival horror multiplayer have been preparing for this. Supermassive first announced its partnership with Behaviourin the summer, and then teased its appearance at The Game Awards in aDecember 6Twitter post. While it was clear that Behaviour planned to head deeper into Dead by Daylight’s labyrinthine lore, as it’s done earlier in Dead by Daylight’s seven-year history through acomic book seriesand semi-ironicdating sim, both Supermassive and Behaviour have been hush-hush on the details until now.
Dec. 8, 2023
The GTA 6 PC launch probably won't be coming for "a long time," according to a former Red Dead Redemption 2 dev
We could be in for quite a wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One former Rockstar developer thinksGTA 6won’t be coming to PC for “a long time.” Now, York has claimed GTA 6’s PC release is likely quite a way out. “Eventually this game will probably come out for PC, but it’s gonna be a long time, right?” said York on hisYouTube channel, positing that Rockstar would be “pushing the limits” of consoles like thePS5with the new game, before turning its attention to PC.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Lego Atari set is on my Christmas list, and this deal means I might actually get it
The tiny Centipede alone is reason enough to want. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lego Atari 2600 has lived in my head rent free since it arrived last year, and this Christmas will mark the second time it has ended up on my list. However, there’s a chance Santa will actually bring me the adorable retro game console homage this year, as he’ll be able to grab a chonky discount.
Dec. 8, 2023
The next Legend of Zelda game probably won't be a Tears of the Kingdom sequel, according to the series' producer
Nintendo fully exhausted the Breath of the Wild world, supposedly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend Of Zelda’s next outing probably won’t be a direct follow-up toTears of the Kingdom, according to Nintendo. In an interview withGame Informer, producer Eiji Aonuma and director Hidemaro Fujibayashi recently chatted about the series’ future and an improbable sequel to Tears of the Kingdom, which is itself a sequel to Breath of the Wild.
Dec. 8, 2023
The Untitled Goose Game dev's next game is a "cooperative online walker-talker," and it looks as weirdly ingenious as you'd expect
Big Walk is nothing like Untitled Goose Game. Actually, it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Untitled Goose Gamedeveloper House House is once again collaborating with publisher Panic for its next game, the self-styled “cooperative online walker-talker” Big Talk. The landscapes are inspired by the southernmost point of Mainland Australia, Wilsons Promontory National Park. Gameplay-wise, your team is tasked with exploring, solving puzzles, and completing challenges designed to test your group communication skills.
Dec. 8, 2023
This post-apocalyptic open-world game with mech suits and grappling hooks is the next extraction shooter to watch
Exoborne is the next game from the Vampire: The Masquerade battle royale studio When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sharkmob, best known as the maker of Vampire: The Masquerade battle royale game Bloodhunt, is wading into the increasingly crowded extraction shooter waters. Its next game is Exoborne, a tactical open-world extraction shooter built around mech-lite exo-rigs that’ll help you compete and survive in a post-apocalyptic world beset by cataclysmic natural disasters.
Dec. 8, 2023
This time-looping adventure with Undertale vibes is one of the best RPGs I've played this year
Indie Spotlight | In Stars and Time is one of the best RPGs of the year and I’ll never forget my time with it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t stop thinking about In Stars and Time. It’s been a few weeks since I first started playing, and it’s on my mind constantly. When I’m not playing it, I’m ruminating on little details, planning what steps I need to take next, and reflecting on why I’ve come to care about the characters so darn much.
Dec. 8, 2023
Under 1% of Baldur's Gate 3 players reached the end with no companions, but this still has unique dialogue: "We are chasing that feeling of absolute freedom"
“There are no achievements for it. The game never suggests that this is a good idea” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian says half of one percent ofBaldur’s Gate 3players have managed to finish the game without recruiting a single companion, and accounting for those possibilities is part of what made designing the game and writing its dialogue so challenging.
Dec. 8, 2023
When can we expect to see more of GTA 6?
Grand Theft Advent | What do Rockstar’s previous releases suggest we might see in the next two years? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing is certain except… The first thing we can be sure of from previous games is that GTA 6 will likely be delayed. That’s not just because most games are these days, but also because Rockstar has a long history of delaying its games.
Dec. 8, 2023
God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is a free roguelike DLC coming next week, and it's also an epilogue story for Kratos
Rip and tear through a combat gauntlet, free of charge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God of War RagnarokDLC is coming after all, and best of all, it’s free. God of War Ragnarok: Valhalla is a new roguelike mode dropping on PS4 and PS5 for all players on Tuesday, December 12. Announced during tonight’sGame Awards liveshowcase, Ragnarok’s Valhalla DLC brings Kratos back for a big-ol' combat buffet – horde modes, boss fights, the works.
Dec. 7, 2023
After years of bizarre setbacks and shaky promises, The Day Before launches to 'overwhelmingly negative' Steam reviews: "The day before I refund"
From Steam’s most wishlisted game to ‘overwhelmingly negative’ reviews, The Day Before’s had a wild ride When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Before was recently Steam’s most wishlisted game, but on the day of its long-awaited and oft-delayed Early Access launch, it’s marred by an’Overwhelmingly Negative' Steam ratingand countless reviews citing poor performance and missing features. In hindsight, “missing features” might be an understatement.
Dec. 7, 2023
Alone in the Dark remake gets second delay to avoid Christmas crunch for the survival horror remake's developers
Devs want Christmas to be a “jolly,” crunch-free time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival horror gameAlone in the Darkhas been delayed for a second time, to help developer Pieces Interactive avoid having to crunch on the game over the Christmas period. The release also mentions a desire “to exceed the expectations” of the community, and praises the “outstanding performances” of the game’s stars - Stranger Things' David Harbour and Killing Eve’s Jodie Comer.
Dec. 7, 2023
Avatar producer debunks the rumored title for the third film
The Avatar 3 title is still a mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatarproducer Jon Landau has debunked a long-running rumor about the title of the upcoming threequel. It’s understandable, then, that many thought Avatar 3 would be titled The Seed Bearer. According to producer Jon Landau, though, that’s not the case. “I’m qualified to tell you that that is not the title for Avatar 3,” Landau toldComicBook.
Dec. 7, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 devs' greatest challenge was playtesters who skipped hours of content and could never get laid: "Oh god, this is the worst thing that can happen in an RPG"
They walkest alone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3has been praised for the lengths it goes to to allow players to carve their own path through its story - but during development, that freedom was often a point of concern for its developers. In an interview withGQ, a number of developers weighed in on their reaction to finally releasing the game after six years in development.
Dec. 7, 2023
Chicken Run 2 director talks Dawn of the Nugget’s surprising inspirations, from Aliens to Mission: Impossible
Exclusive: Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget director Sam Fell on adding horror into the sequel and some surprise cultural inspirations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggetreturns to the world of the heist-headed chicks in its long-awaited Netflix sequel. But this time around, instead of breaking out of Mrs. Tweedy’s farm, they have to break in.
Dec. 7, 2023
Deluxe's destination: What the end of Mario Kart 8 means for the series
Opinion | The chequered flag is out for now, but what’s next in line for the longstanding kart racer series? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At this point, it’s not outlandish to say that Nintendo’s financial stability and cash reserves may be entirely thanks to Mario Kart. Give the people the go-karting that they want, Nintendo has proven, and fans will never stop buying this series.
Dec. 7, 2023
Diablo 4's new grind-heavy endgame content that was supposed to be truly challenging is getting a hotfix to address the RPG community’s frustrations
The fixes should be deployed this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s infamous new Abattoir of Zir event is primed for changes, thanks to developers listening to feedback. Earlier this week, the Abattoir of Zir event went live as a brand new endgame activity for the ongoing Season 2, billed as a super-hard event for only the most experienced Diablo 4 players.
Dec. 7, 2023
Dragon Age creator explains Baldur's Gate 3 romance debate by confirming that RPG fandoms rarely make the same choices as everyone else
“You’d think they were playing completely different games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Dragon Age has weighed in on aBaldur’s Gate 3debate about the difference between choices made by an RPG’s hardcore fans and those made by the wider playerbase - suggesting that there was often a wide gulf between the decisions of each group.
Dec. 7, 2023
Elden Ring dev has "no idea why it's selling so well," but won't let sales change how it makes games
FromSoftware hasn’t stopped to analyze Elden Ring’s huge success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwarehas no idea whyElden Ringwas such a huge success, but it isn’t going to change the way the studio makes games. Elden Ring might be nearly two years old at this point, but FromSoftware apparently still hasn’t taken the time to properly analyze the launch.
Dec. 7, 2023
Eli Roth wants to make more Hostel movies, just so nobody else can
The filmmaker is keen to write more Hostel and Cabin Fever movies, as long as he’s the one directing them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like one of Eli Roth’s most beloved movies may be getting more sequels – that is, as long as he gets to direct them himself. That’s right, the torture-fest continues as theThanksgivingdirector teases more Hostel movies.
Dec. 7, 2023
Everything announced at The Game Awards 2023
All the announcements, award winners, and more from this year’s Game Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve recapped every announcement below, and otherwise you can follow below for the live blow by blow of everything that happened. Well here we go folks, are we all ready for the last big gaming event of the year? So many people have flown over to LA for the event to celebrate the culmination of the gaming year, and oh boy has it been a good one - as our ownGolden Joystick Awardscan attest to.
Dec. 7, 2023
Five years on, the first trailer for Avengers: Endgame still sends shivers down our spines
Update: It’s just as good… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In celebration of the fifth anniversary,Culture Craveposted the infamous trailer on their Twitter account, with many fans commenting on how they cannot believe it has been five whole years since the legendary clip dropped. “Life was incredible when this movie was released. This will never be re-lived in cinema.
Dec. 7, 2023
Former Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight returns to comics with a hard boiled supernatural mystery
Steven S. DeKnight will write Hard Bargain through publisher Humanoids When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Daredevil showrunner Steven S. DeKnight is returning to comics alongside artist Leno Carvalho, colorist Bruno Hang, and letterer Troy Peteri for a new original graphic novel titled Hard Bargain from publisher Humanoids. Hard Bargain tells the story of a gritty private investigator named Frank Harding who finds himself confronting demons from the literal underworld while digging into a mystery in the criminal underworld of ’40s Los Angeles.
Dec. 7, 2023
Fortnite Festival: When is it and what songs are included?
Fortnite Festival launches on December 9 and The Weeknd is featured artist for Season 1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Festival mode is generating a lot of hype, as this new rhythm action experience developed by Harmonix, the iconic studio behind Rock Band, is going to be a far cry from the battle royale. As we count down to the release of this new mode inFortnite Chapter 5, everyone wants to know what Fortnite Festival songs they’ll be able to jam along to, especially as early rumors have pointed to artists as diverse as Lady Gaga, Linkin Park, and Toto.
Dec. 7, 2023
GTA 6 detectives think the trailer is telling Lucia's story in reverse, and I'm starting to believe them
GTA 6 could start with Lucia leaving prison When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6sleuths believe the new trailer is telling Lucia’s story in reverse, and they make a very good point actually. Ever since we got the veryfirst GTA 6 trailerearlier this week, fans have been desperate to get any more information about the upcoming game out of it.
Dec. 7, 2023
GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One won't be happening, despite the hope
It’s not good news if you’re wishing for GTA 6 on Xbox One or PS4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re hoping for GTA 6 on PS4 or Xbox One after that incredible reveal, then bad news: only PS5 and Xbox Series X releases have been announced, and the only change we’re likely to see to that line up is when the PC version finally arrives a little way down the line.
Dec. 7, 2023
Here's when The Game Awards 2023 start and where you can stream it
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s always a lot of speculation around this event as to what announcements or premieres we could get. Host Geoff Keighley has already said that the event features “more new game announcements than normal” and that most of the games set to make an appearance are “kind of unannounced things” during aQ&A sessionon Twitch this week.
Dec. 7, 2023
Here's why your Black Noir theories have already been debunked by The Boys showrunner
Eric Kripke has already confirmed who’s in the suit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who’s in the Black Noir suit? Well, Eric Kripke already told us. After Black Noir made a shocking appearance inThe Boys season 4trailer, fans were quick to post their theories as to who could be in the suit. The supe was killed off in season 3, after Homelander shoved his fist right through his chest and ripped out his organs.
Dec. 7, 2023
I have no idea if Lego Fortnite can live up to its potential, but I'm hooked on the Tears of the Kingdom-meets-Valheim pitch
Lego Fortnite already looked cool - and then I saw the devs build a rocket shack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortniteis big on authenticity. During my recent preview session, the game’s developers repeatedly noted how they recreated 10,000 authentic Lego bricks in digital form, using those bricks to then create creatures and characters that are - again - authentic to the guidelines for actual Lego sets.
Dec. 7, 2023
Iman Vellani already knows which villain she wants to appear in Ms. Marvel season 2
And it’s a sentient computer virus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ms. Marvelstar Iman Vellani already knows which villain she wants to face off against if a second season of the show happens – and it’s a sentient computer virus fromMarvel Comics. “Definitely Doc.X. I think that’s a great villain from the comics and can really resonate with the Gen Z audience,” Vellani toldThe Directwhen asked who she’d like the season 2 protagonist to be.
Dec. 7, 2023
Infamous 'Florida Joker' reacts to GTA 6 trailer after thinking they've been parodied: "GTA, we gotta talk"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A man who believes he’s been parodied byGTA 6’s trailer has addressed the similarities between himself and an in-game character. Now, Sullivan has responded to the speculation that the GTA 6 trailer is parodying him. In the TikTok below, Sullivan addresses the audience, saying “You might’ve seen that character in GTA 6 in the trailer today, you know they got that character with the face tattoos,” before adding, “GTA, we gotta talk.
Dec. 7, 2023
Is The Sentry #1 actually the rebirth of the Void?
It’s looking like the Sentry’s dark side may return to the page before the hero himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers ahead for The Sentry #1 The Sentry #1 by writer Jason Loo, artist Luigi Zagari, color artist Arthur Hesli, and letterer Joe Caramagna mostly centers on the introduction of several people who are randomly receiving the powers of the Sentry following his destruction in King in Black.
Dec. 7, 2023
Jodie Foster addresses comparisons between Silence of the Lambs' Clarice and her True Detective role
Exclusive: Jodie Foster talks playing a different kind of sleuth in True Detective When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jodie Foster doesn’t think her True Detective and The Silence of the Lambs characters have anything in common – but the show isn’t shying away from comparisons. The fourth season of True Detective, subtitled Night Country, takes place in the fictional town of Ennis, Alaska.
Dec. 7, 2023
Leave the World Behind review: "A glossy but uneven dystopian drama"
Favouring family clashes over fearsome set pieces, this dystopian drama wins points for ambition, mood, and Julia Roberts’ prickly performance. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Remember being trapped inside your house while a massive global event raged? In director Sam Esmail’s glossy but uneven dystopian drama, this time it’s a case not of pandemic but pandemonium.
Dec. 7, 2023
Lego Fortnite launches with more players than every Fortnite battle royale mode combined
With 2.3 million concurrent players, Lego Fortnite is already the biggest thing in Epic’s multiverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortniteis upon us, and it seems everyone wants to know what it’s all about. With 2.3 million concurrent players as of this writing, the new survival crafting game is already the biggest thing in Fortnite. The battle royale modes in Fortnite are split across different subtypes for the standard mode, the Zero Build mode, and ranked versions of each.
Dec. 7, 2023
Netflix kicks off 2024 with The Brothers Sun, starring Michelle Yeoh as a mother with a criminal past – watch the first trailer now
The Brothers Sun is out on January 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UnlikeEverything Everywhere All at Once– which saw Yeohwin the Academy Award for Best Actress– Eileen is a very different kind of protective mother. In The Brothers Sun, she must juggle eldest Charles (Justin Chien), who is walking the same path as her husband, and Bruce (Sam Song Li), the naive youngest of the brood who suddenly finds himself caught up amid gang warfare.
Dec. 7, 2023
Netflix's Squid Game x Chicken Run mash-up is a clucking twisted crossover that... kinda works?
Dare you enter the Squawk Game? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chicken Run, meet Squid Game: Netflix has revealed a mock-up of what would happen if Aardman’s feathery flock entered the barbaric deathmatch of the streamer’s most popular series and, honestly, it’s a perfect combo. Titled Squawk Game, the poster – which you can see below – sees three chickens partaking in a parody of the Front Man’s twisted take on children’s games.
Dec. 7, 2023
Netflix’s new number one movie is essentially Freaky Friday meets Christmas
Family Switch is in the top spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new number-one movie as the Christmas special Family Switch zooms up the charts. Starring Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms, the film sees a family dealing with some body-swapping antics in what sounds like a Christmas take onFreaky Friday. Set off by a rare planetary alignment, the family is thrown into chaos days before Christmas as the parents swap bodies with their teenage kids.
Dec. 7, 2023
Nintendo Live 2024 in Tokyo has been canceled due to staff and attendees receiving threats ahead of the event
Several Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon 3 tournaments have also been postponed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This year’s Nintendo Live event was held in Seattle in the US last September and was a celebration of all things Nintendo. Guests got to take part in several fun activities including character photo-ops, competitions, and live performances, and had the chance to play some of Nintendo’s new and fan-favorite games likeSuper Mario Bros.
Dec. 7, 2023
Now that we've actually seen Vice City, this dedicated GTA 6 map community can finally get to work on accurately drawing out the entire game
Work started after last year’s massive GTA 6 leak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The arrival of theGTA 6trailer means that we’ve had a pretty good look at the world of Vice City. But for one dedicated community, the trailer was just the next step in a complex GTA 6 mapping project - and now the real work can begin.
Dec. 7, 2023
One of Steam's most-anticipated city builders is about to get even better
The Pioneers of Pagonia early access update is huge - and there’s more to come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pioneers of Patagonia is one of the most-anticipated city builders on Steam, and when it launches into early access next week, it’ll get even more exciting. Thebiggest city builder of the recent Steam Next Festand the fifth-highest example of its genre on the overall wishlist charts (behind juggernauts like Frostpunk 2 and Manor Lords), Pioneers of Pagonia is the new game from Volker Wertich.
Dec. 7, 2023
World of Warcraft veteran says to expect “difficulty spikes” in his new MMO: “RPGs are better when they are a little difficult, and I think that goes doubly true for MMOs”
Ghost can’t come soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft veteran Greg Street says you can expect his upcoming MMO – currently codenamed Ghost – to have “difficulty spikes even in the open world.” Street has taken toTwitterto muse over how difficult an MMO should be to strike the right balance. Spoilers: he’s a fan of something that offers a bit ofchallenge.
Dec. 7, 2023
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet DLC resurrects the best bit from my favorite game in the series
In this house, Sapphire and Ruby reign supreme When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second chapter of thePokemon Scarlet and VioletDLC is next week on December 14, offering new story content, the return of multiple Legendary Pokemon from previous games, and a slightly terrifying mind-control device called the Synchro Machine. But for me, the highlight change is the reintroduction of a feature that first reared its head nearly a decade ago.
Dec. 7, 2023
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown trailer leak lets slip that the Metroidvania-style platformer is getting a demo in January
It’s slated to launch four days before the main game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown demo has been accidentally revealed for launch next month. PlayStation Brazil’sYouTube channelhas uploaded a new story trailer forUbisoft’s next Prince of Persia game. The key detail from the now-deleted trailer is that there’s seemingly an unannounced demo for the action game set to debut next month on all platforms on January 11.
Dec. 7, 2023
PSA: Alan Wake 2 New Game Plus leaks are surfacing online
‘It’s not a leak, it’s an ocean’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Game Plus details for Alan Wake 2 have seemingly leaked online, and they actually contain some pretty hefty spoilers. AReddituser is raising awareness that aYouTubeaccount is uploading some intriguing new Alan Wake 2 videos. The videos apparently show a New Game Plus mode, which has beenteasedsince the start of December, complete with a brand-new ending.
Dec. 7, 2023
Rebel Moon is arriving on Netflix slightly earlier than expected
Five hours early, to be precise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon’s Netflix release has been brought forward by a few hours, meaning it’ll be available to watch a day earlier – for US audiences, at least. Rather than hitting the streamer at midnight Pacific/3am Eastern on December 22, the movie will now arrive at 7pm Pacific/10pm Eastern on December 21.
Dec. 7, 2023
Road trip! Spider-Gwen: Smash #1 sends the Mary Janes on tour, but an assassin is targeting Em Jay
Preview | Get a first look at the new issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New York! Chicago! Los Angeles! It’s almost time to join the Gwen Stacy ofEarth-65as she goes on a road-trip with her band, The Mary Janes. She’s managed a whole two weeks of showing up to practice on time without being distracted by her second life as the Ghost-Spider - better known asSpider-Gwen- but as you’ll see in our exclusive preview of Spider-Gwen: Smash #1 below, a wannabe supervillain may be about to throw a spanner in the works.
Dec. 7, 2023
Ryan Reynolds responds to the neverending Deadpool 3 leaks by revealing some 'spoilers' of his own
Predator and Mickey Mouse both feature, because why not? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has responded to the ongoingDeadpool 3leaks with some choice scoops of his own – and they involve Mickey Mouse, for some reason. Taking to Twitter, Reynolds posted a series of photoshopped images from the set of Deadpool 3, featuring the likes of the Predator, Mickey Mouse, and Urkel.
Dec. 7, 2023
Serpentor Khan makes a deadly new ally in this exclusive preview of G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero #303
Preview | Check out pages and covers from January’s issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the gallery below you’ll see the Joes preparing for their next mission. Meanwhile the villainous Serpentor Khan (the cloned resurrection of Genghis Khan BTW) meets with an ambassador from the Revanche - an evil AI hive mind. The art, as ever from Mooneyham, is gloriously atmospheric.
Dec. 7, 2023
Suicide Squad director David Ayer says his unmade Scarface reboot was one of the best scripts he’s ever written
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He continues: “Scarface is its biggest IP behind Jurassic Park. They want to capture as big of an audience as possible. I fucking love Universal. Amazing people. I had this really honest conversation about the movie they wish they had, and the movie that I wished to make. There’s a lot of daylight between us.
Dec. 7, 2023
The Bonnie and Clyde dynamic of GTA 6's lead characters could pave the way for the series' most unique high-stakes story yet
Grand Theft Advent | The GTA 6 protagonists look set to be close partners-in-crime, and I’m so here for it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6 trailerwas packed full of interesting details, but there was one particular highlight that I can’t stop thinking about. We’re introduced to Lucia,GTA 6’s female lead, and as if that very fact wasn’t exciting enough in isolation, we also see her team up with an unnamed male character who she appears to be very close to.
Dec. 7, 2023
The Boys stars are lining up to star in Gen V season 2, and it would be a perfect crossover
Could more cameos be on the way? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4may be just around the corner, but several stars of the superhero show are already petitioning for their next projects. Both Karen Fukuhara and Erin Moriarty shared their hopes to make it intoGen V season 2. The Boys’ college-set spin-off first was released earlier this year andsaw several cameos from the main cast, including Homelander, Billy Butcher, and Soldier Boy.
Dec. 7, 2023
The Day Before players are reporting game-breaking bugs that are sowing havoc throughout the survival MMO's early access launch
The most dangerous enemy in The Day Before is the player-killing void beneath the tutorial room When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m pretty sure that survival MMO The Day Before had one chance, and it’s blown it. The game - which has been marred by repeated controversy despite spending months at the very top echelons of the Steam wishlist charts - launched into early access today, and players are already documenting repeated serious bugs.
Dec. 7, 2023
Wednesday star joins Jason Momoa in Minecraft movie
The Minecraft movie builds out its cast with Emma Myers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wednesday actor Emma Myers is all set to join Jason Momoa in the upcoming live-action Minecraft movie but, with filming just weeks away, everything else surrounding the production is surprisingly hush-hush. Deadlinereports that Myers, who plays the ultra-peppy roommate of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix mega-hit, will appear alongside Momoa and other confirmed castmates Danielle Brooks (Peacemaker) and Sebastian Eugene Hansen (Just Mercy).
Dec. 7, 2023
Win a Meta Quest 3 and Arizona Sunshine 2 bundle with game code
Everything you need to survive the VR apocalypse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to our friends at Vertigo Games, we have an exciting competition to give away a Meta Quest 3 and an Arizona Sunshine 2 bundle that includes a copy of the game in addition to a bunch of merch. If you’ve been waiting to really sink your teeth into gaming in virtual reality, here’s your chance!
Dec. 7, 2023
Outgoing PlayStation CEO Jim Ryan was just gifted a one-of-a-kind PS1-style PS5, and I'm desperate for one of my own
I have a mighty need When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jim Ryan was gifted a one-of-a-kindPS5from PlayStation as a parting present, and I can’t help but want one. From the photos below, we can even see that Ryan was gifted a special “Jim Ryan PS5” styled after the iconic original PlayStation. Ryan has effectively been with PlayStation since the first console was launched all the way back in 1994, so it’s a particularly fitting gift as he leaves the company.
Dec. 6, 2023
"Disappointed" Skyrim modders pledge to never charge for their creations after Bethesda resurrects paid mod shop
Bethesda’s update broke a critical Skyrim mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SomeSkyrimmodders are pledging to never charge for their creations in the wake of yesterday’s update. On December 5,Bethesda published a new update for Skyrimon all platforms that significantly overhauled the in-game Creation Club. In fact, Creation Club was gone entirely, and replaced by a new community-driven storefront simply called Creations, where paid-mods and other player creations could be purchased for real-world money.
Dec. 6, 2023
"Malicious" anti-diversity Baldur's Gate 3 mod pulled from major modding platform after boycott campaign from the RPG's community: "We are for inclusivity"
NexusMods deleted a mod that gender-swapped Baldur’s Gate 3 character Dame Aylin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3mod that aimed “to reduce diversity” in the game has been deleted from major modding platform NexusMods. In astatementearlier this week, the site confirmed that the uploader of the mod ‘Ser Aylin’ had been banned from the platform, stating that “this appears to be a throwaway account created to upload a mod that attempts to skirt our community guidelines.
Dec. 6, 2023
10 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora tips to help you become the savviest Na'vi around
These top Avatar tips will save you time and hassle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re hunting for some Avatar Frontiers of Pandora tips to give you a leg-up in this strange new world, you’re in luck. This huge open world action game, with its myriad systems, characters, and unique features, can be baffling to approach. Whether you’re having trouble defeating RDA outposts or just want some general advice on how to makeAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraless overwhelming, we’ve got you covered.
Dec. 6, 2023
As Destiny 2 struggles, Bungie will reportedly face a total Sony takeover if it doesn't hit financial goals
Sounds like there’s more hinging on Destiny 2: The Final Shape than we previously knew When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2studioBungiecould reportedly lose its independence underSonyif it fails to meet certain financial goals. PerIGN, the late-October layoffs at Bungie were part of cost-cutting measures taken to avoid a total takeover by Sony,which bought the studio early last year for $3.
Dec. 6, 2023
Austin Butler says his role in Masters of the Air helped cleanse him after Elvis
Exclusive: Austin Butler says his role in upcoming World War 2 series helped him cleanse after his Elvis Portrayal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I went immediately into boot camp. I went from being on stage in a jumpsuit to being just one of 50 guys in fatigues. It was really humbling, and there’s something about the uniformity that I think started to cleanse me,” Butler told Total Film last year.
Dec. 6, 2023
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora review: "doesn't exactly break any molds but fits them perfectly"
A decent, if unspectacular take, on an alien Far Cry that uses its source material well to create an engaging world to explore. Great alien world building to explore Simple but fun free roaming gameplay Occasion lack of clarity All very familiar mechanically Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Dec. 6, 2023
Call of Duty's "your data is corrupt" error message is "incorrect" and won't affect your rank and unlocks, Activision says
“Although Loadouts, customization, and certain settings may be reset” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionsays theCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3and Warzone season 1 error message warning you your “data is corrupt or didn’t download properly” and saying “you must rest your rank and unlocks to continue” is in fact an error itself. Scanning the subreddits for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone will yielda bunchof postsfromplayers concerned about the error message, but the official Call of Duty support X (formerly Twitter) account says your rank, purchases, and unlocks are safe despite the alarming language.
Dec. 6, 2023
Chicken Run 2 director says he views the sequel as a reboot as he addresses recasting its leads
Exclusive: Chicken Run Dawn of the Nugget director Sam Fell talks the long-awaited sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggetintroduces a new adventure for everyone’s favorite stop-motion chickens, more than two decades after they were last on screen. The Aardman sequel picks up with Ginger and the gang living on an idyllic island bird sanctuary after escaping Mrs.
Dec. 6, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077's new update has Johnny Silverhand striking the sad Keanu meme pose complete with fake pigeons
He’s not sad, he’s just going through a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestCyberpunk 2077 2.1 updatequietly added the ‘sad Keanu’ meme to Night City. Update 2.1,Cyberpunk 2077’s final significant patch, went live yesterday, December 5, introducing a full-on metro system for Night City’s sprawling masses. It turns out the new metro system is hiding a neat new feature: a tribute to the sad Keanu Reeves meme of many moons ago.
Dec. 6, 2023
Dead by Daylight is getting a single-player game from Until Dawn and The Quarry studio Supermassive
The full reveal is planned for The Game Awards, but we already know some key details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Until Dawn andThe Quarrydeveloper Supermassive Games is making a single-player horror games based in the universe of Dead by Daylight. The official Dead by Daylight X (formerly Twitter) account shared a video announcing Supermassive’s “brand new single-player interactive story game.
Dec. 6, 2023
Diablo 4 accidentally nerfs everyone, just as notoriously difficult Abattoir of Zir endgame event begins
Those Paragon Glyph levels are a problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s developers accidentally nerfed just about every single player - just in time for a very difficult endgame event to launch. Diablo 4 players can level up Paragon Glyphs once they hit level 50 with a character to unlock significant bonuses, gearing them up towards endgame content later down the line.
Dec. 6, 2023
Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson says her companion’s relationship with Ncuti Gatwa’s Doctor is unlike anything we’ve seen on the show before
Exclusive: Millie Gibson teases Ruby Sunday’s “cliquey” dynamic with the Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The TARDIS is about to get a new team at the controls, with Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor zipping about through time and space later this month.. At his side? Millie Gibson’s Ruby Sunday, the latest in a long line of companions to go adventuring with the Time Lord.
Dec. 6, 2023
Every indie game shown at Day of the Devs Game Awards Edition 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nirvana Noir Release date:TBCPlatform(s):PC, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox Game Pass The first world premiere reveal came with Nirvana Noir, a new adventure game from Genesis Noir developer, Feral Cat Den. Oozing the same jazzy vibes and distinctive style as Genesis, Nirvana takes place in a cosmic city where you play as a Watchmaker called No Man.
Dec. 6, 2023
Everything new in Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1
After the massive 2.0 revamp, update 2.1 adds a few more features to liven up Cyberpunk 2077 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the Cyberpunk 2077 2.1 update, Night City has received an array of new features and small tweaks to improve city life. By comparison, theCyberpunk 2077 2.0 updatewas a total overhaul of some of the game’s core systems and quality-of-life changes, but the free 2.
Dec. 6, 2023
Fezibo Triple Motor L-Shaped Desk review: "A recommendation I'm giving through gritted teeth"
In so many ways, the Fezibo Triple Motor L-Shaped Desk is a must-have gaming desk for PC players, content creators, and anyone who likes a corner desk with a bit more worktop space. As much as I love it, this is a desk I recommend through gritted teeth, because the assembly process was a nightmare, and small imperfections could have been easily fixed. Excellent layout Spacious tabletop Stunning looks Smooth, safe, and silent movement
Dec. 6, 2023
Forget the RTX 4050, Nvidia apparently isn't done with the RTX 3050
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In any case, if you’d rather pick up a low-spec GPU right this second, you’ll find some of the best offers down below. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Looking for an entire rig? Check out the best gaming PC builds and let someone else put your system together.
Dec. 6, 2023
George R.R. Martin says the House of the Dragon season 2 premiere is "very dark" and "may make you cry," and now we're worried about all of our favorite characters
“Powerful, emotional, gut-wrenching” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R. R. Martin has seen the first two episodes ofHouse of the Dragon season 2– and he was absolutely floored. “The highlight of the trip [to the House of the Dragon set], though, had to be the sneak preview that Ryan gave me of the first two episodes of HOUSE OF THE DRAGON, season two.
Dec. 6, 2023
Greta Gerwig's comments on a Barbie spin-off are Kenough to make us believe it could happen
We’re feeling the Kenergy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Greta Gerwig isn’t ruling out a Ken-focusedBarbiespin-off just yet. Speaking in a new interview, the director shared how they had so much content for Ryan Gosling’s Ken that they didn’t end up using in the final movie. “We had way too much material for Ken. We would write, and write, and write,” Gerwig said in an interview with60 Minutes.
Dec. 6, 2023
How does the new Thunderbolts comic compare to the upcoming MCU movie?
The new Thunderbolts comic is not just an MCU clone, though there are some similarities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Thunderbolts are back inMarvel Comicswith a whole new mission and aline-up that resembles the roster of the upcoming Thunderbolts film, with Winter Soldier and Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine taking the lead and Black Widow (Natasha Romanoff), White Widow (Yelena Belova),US Agent, Destroyer (Sharon Carter), and Shang-Chi along for the ride.
Dec. 6, 2023
How to get an ikran in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and fly
Here’s how and when you get your bird-like ikran in Frontiers of Pandora When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll bond with your very own Avatar Frontiers of Pandora ikran during a quest called Take Flight. The eleventh main mission of the game sees you finally taking steps to become a fully-fledged Na’vi, unlocking the ability to use an ikran as a flying mount as well as a beloved pet.
Dec. 6, 2023
How to get food in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and keep yourself healthy
Cook meals using raw food ingredients in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting food in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora can be tricky, since you need to hunt or gather it yourself and then cook it. You can also find RDA rations in lootable chests found at abandoned outposts in the early stages which you can use instantly, but for the most part you need ingredients and a cooking station.
Dec. 6, 2023
How to open lift vine fruit in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora and get to high ground
Shoot a vine fruit to make it sprout a climbable lift vine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to find and open a lift vine fruit in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora is a necessity. These pumpkin-like fruits are native throughout Kinglor Forest and are great ways of traversing the thick rainforest from higher ground. You need to shoot a vine fruit to open it inAvatar: Frontiers of Pandora, as some of them have yet to sprout a vine for you to climb or swing from.
Dec. 6, 2023
Hugh Grant hated playing an Oompa Loompa in Wonka for one particular reason
Apparently, Grant found playing an Oompa Loompa very restrictive When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hugh Grant’s portrayal of an Oompa Loompa inWonkais a big hit with critics, but it sounds like the actor didn’t delight in playing the small sidekick as much as we enjoyed watching him. To make Grant appear so small, director Paul King used motion capture technology to shrink theLove Actuallystar down to Oompa Loompa size.
Dec. 6, 2023
It prequel series Welcome to Derry gets first look and teaser trailer
We all float down here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Max has unveiled the first look at its upcoming It prequel series Welcome to Derry. The brief footage teases the town of Derry, our young new protagonists riding through Derry on their bikes, and the discovery of that infamous red balloon. The cast includes Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Madeleine Stowe.
Dec. 6, 2023
Leading with GTA 6's female protagonist is a move that should have happened a long time ago
Grand Theft Advent | Why Lucia taking center stage as GTA’s first proper female (anti)hero is a big deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When theGTA 6 trailer 1dropped on Monday, about 15 or so hours ahead of schedule thanks to some leak shenanigans, it focused not only on the world of Vice City, but also on the woman at the center of the story – Lucia.
Dec. 6, 2023
Mahershala Ali gives promising update on Marvel's Blade movie after delays and behind-the-scenes reshuffles
“I’m really encouraged with the direction of the project” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blade star Mahershala Ali has provided a promising update on his upcoming vampire hunter movie – and suggested that production is due to kick back off pretty soon. “We’re working on it. That’s the best I could tell you,” Ali toldEntertainment Weeklyin a new interview.
Dec. 6, 2023
Maleficent 3 is in the works, despite Angelina Jolie hinting that she wants to leave acting
It’s been over four years since the last movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maleficent 3 is officially in the works, according to theWall Street Journal, and Angelina Jolie will be returning as the titular fairy. No casting information has been revealed yet beyond Jolie’s return, but previous installments featured Sharlto Copley, Juno Temple, Harris Dickinson, Elle Fanning, and Michelle Pfeifer.
Dec. 6, 2023
Nemesis: Rogues' Gallery heads up the first wave of Millarworld titles coming from Dark Horse in 2024
Five new series and a slew of reissues are on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the announcementyesterdaythat the Millarworld imprint is moving to Dark Horse Comics, the publisher has revealed the details of its first few releases, including a new launch and a slew of reissues. Millar promised five new series in histweets, and the first of those has now been announced as Nemesis: Rogues' Gallery by Millar and artistValerio Giangiordano.
Dec. 6, 2023
Netflix releases new trailer for a manga adaptation that could be 2023’s final must-watch show
A new trailer for the live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring Takumi Kitamura as Yusuke Urameshi, a man given a second chance by the spirit world after dying in a car accident, Yu Yu Hakusho is a series that straddles multiple worlds: the human world, the spirit world, and the demon world.
Dec. 6, 2023
Netflix renews Squid Game: The Challenge for a second season
The season finale will be live-streamed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game: The Challenge is coming back for another season. Netflix has ordered a second season order of the popular high-stakes reality show, based on the even more popular Korean survival drama. The reality series starts out with 456 real-life contestants who go on to compete in similar challenges from the flagship show – though no one gets shot on sight if they lose, obviously (The contestants do wear a packet full of red ink under their shirts which explodes when they lose the challenge, for that added creepy effect).
Dec. 6, 2023
Razer Viper V3 Hyperspeed review: "for the right player, this is a winner"
The Razer Viper V3 Hyperspeed is a cheaper option in the Viper line, but it does away with far more than the lofty price. A more comfortable form factor and battery powered design don’t deter from the power of that 30K sensor, but there are sacrifices for the $69.99 entry cost that won’t be passable for some. Solid price point Super grippy surface More comfortable shape than previous entries High quality sensor for the price
Dec. 6, 2023
Shadowheart actor continues trend of the Baldur's Gate 3 cast romancing their own characters: "I forget it's me"
“I’m not reading words - no thoughts, just vibes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shadowheart’s actor is the latest ofBaldur’s Gate 3’s main cast to romance their own in-game character. Jennifer English, the actor behind God’s favorite princess, and her partner Aliona Baranova, who’s also the performance director on Baldur’s Gate 3, are currently playing through the huge RPG together on their jointYouTubechannel.
Dec. 6, 2023
Shadowheart nation celebrates landslide victory as God's favorite princess is crowned Baldur's Gate 3's most romanced character
51% of Baldur’s Gate 3 players apparently finished Shadowheart’s romantic arc When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After Shadowheart was declaredBaldur’s Gate 3’s most popular romantic interest, her fans are celebrating in droves. Yesterday, December 5, Larian unleashed amotherlode of information and statistics for Baldur’s Gate 3 playersto date. It turns out Gale is the most popular Origin character to play as, but Shadowheart is by far and away the most popular romantic interest in the RPG, with a staggering 51% of all players having reached the finale of her romantic arc.
Dec. 6, 2023
Should you play guided or exploration mode in Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora?
You can swap any time between guided and exploration mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking your pick between playing Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora in guided or exploration mode is a matter of preference. Guided mode marks down mission locations and points of interest, while you’ll have to carefully deduce where to go next when playing in exploration mode.
Dec. 6, 2023
Skyrim's controversial new paid modding platform gets one thing right: banning AI mods
Creations hasn’t gone down well, but Bethesda’s taking a big stance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyrimmods made available on the game’s new Creations platform will not be allowed to contain any content produced through generative AI. Earlier this week, Bethesda released asubstantial Skyrim updatethat bundled in the already somewhat unpopular Creation Club with an official modding platform, forming the new ‘Creations’ menu.
Dec. 6, 2023
Spider-Verse directors reveal that shocking Prowler twist was a last minute addition
EXCLUSIVE: The directors of Across the Spider-Verse tell GamesRadar+ the alternate Miles wasn’t originally The Prowler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no doubt about it –Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehas one of the bestendingsin cinema this year. Jaws dropped on the floor when it was revealed that not only is Miles Morales in the wrong dimension having been sent to Earth-42, but the Miles here is actually the villainousThe Prowler.
Dec. 6, 2023
Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' World War 2 drama Masters of the Air gets an epic new trailer
Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan are sent on a terrifying mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Masters of the Air has landed, and it promises an epic TV event from the creators of Band of Brothers and The Pacific. In the spine-tingling new teaser, Austin Butler leads the star-studded cast playing members of the 100th Bomb Group, a group of World War 2 pilots who conducted perilous bombing raids over Nazi Germany.
Dec. 6, 2023
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown leads an exclusive look at 2024's new Netflix movies with her upcoming fantasy epic
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film stars Brown as a young woman whose dream of marrying a handsome prince turns into a nightmare. Thrown into a cave with a fire-breathing dragon, the movie, directed by28 Weeks Later’s Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, sees her do anything to survive. CastingEmpire of Lightstar Micheal Ward as one of the leads was crucial, the director tells TF’s James Mottram.
Dec. 6, 2023
The best Lethal Company mods
From the Skinwalker to Brutal Company, these Lethal Company mods are the best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Lethal Company mods can improve the game or change it completly. Things like the Skinwalkers mod, or better FOV ad new options scares and ways to play the game. However, with hundreds of mods to choose from, finding the good stuff can be a challenge.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Boys Mexico spin-off producer teases the upcoming show: "We can do something very interesting"
It sounds like it’s going ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys: Mexico seems to be going ahead after executive producer Gael García Bernal gave an update. The series,which was recently announced, will mark the third spin-off of the superhero satire, afterGen Vand Diabolical. Speaking toVariety, Bernal explained that he couldn’t say much about the project, which he is producing alongsideAndorstar Diego Luna.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Day Before release time - The controversial open-world MMO hits Steam Early Access soon
Here’s when The Day Before comes out in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to an Early Access release, The Day Before release time is coming a great deal before many of us likely imagined. The road to release for the post-apocalyptic open-world MMO has been bumpy.The Day Beforehas long occupied a spot among Steam’s top wishlisted games thanks to an appealing premise, but controversy isn’t typically far away.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Diablo 4 monkey's paw curls as the RPG's 'impossible' endgame content turns out to be a massive grind with frustrating difficulty spikes
“It totally killed my drive to even do the content” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s brand-new endgame content, billed as a challenge that almost no-one would be able to complete, is living up to the hype - but not in a way that players actually appear to be enjoying. As you play, you’ll upgrade the unique Tears of Blood Glyph, which Blizzard says is “essential” to making meaningful progress in the mode.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Game Awards 2023 predictions – what we might (and would love to) see at the end-of-year event
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To this end, the Geoff Keighley-hosted video games showcase has evolved into a miniature version of old-school E3 in recent years, with plenty of in-development trailers designed to set the tone for the coming weeks and months. Set to take place on Thursday, December 7 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, things are expected to kick off at 4.
Dec. 6, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer wasn't just cinematics, according to a former Rockstar developer who says "It's really gonna look like this"
You have my attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that theinitial disappointmentover why we got the GTA 6 trailer early has begun to fade, plenty have begun to unpick the trailer todiscover what teases lay in store. Plenty of fans are doing the work, but some former Rockstar devs have also joined in to offer an exciting glimpse of what’s to come.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered director says No Return was inspired by "a renaissance of roguelikes"
But it’s drawing from the genre as a whole, not individual games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered’s new roguelike mode is inspired by a “renaissance of roguelikes.” That’s according to remaster director Matthew Gallant, speaking to GamesRadar+ recently as part ourThe Last of Us 2 Remastered preview. “When we were looking at what to include in a The Last of Us Part 2 remaster, we drew a lot of inspiration from what I think has been a renaissance of roguelikes,” Gallant began, when asked about the new mode’s origins.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Last of Us Season 2 has a 2025 release date, Max confirms
We have two years to emotionally prepare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pedro Pascal will be back as Joel, with Bella Ramsey back as Ellie – with one especially important new character set to enter the mix. The Last of Us season 2 is set to follow the (arguably even more heart-wrenching and emotionally devastating) storyline ofThe Last of Us 2video game.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Tourist creator says Jamie Dornan’s wife is the reason he’s back for a second season
Exclusive: The Tourist co-creator Jack Williams says Jamie Dornan’s wife persuaded the actor to go back for season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Co-creators of The Tourist, Jack and Harry Williams, didn’t initially plan to make a second season of the hit BBC series, but when they did, they were tasked with getting the team back on board.
Dec. 6, 2023
The Wicker Man at 50: The consequence of cultural ignorance
On its 50th anniversary, we remember The Wicker Man as a perfect example of cultural ignorance, a theme that has been seen in the horror genre ever since. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Come, it is time to keep your appointment with the Wicker Man,” says Christopher Lee’s Lord Summerisle in the infamous penultimate scene right before the detective meets his burning fate.
Dec. 6, 2023
The X-Men and Fantastic Four join the party in an early look at Power Pack: Into the Storm
Flashback to early days of the Power Pack for the kid super-team’s 40th anniversary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But it’s not just the kid superheroes of the Power Pack who are along for the trip back down memory lane. We’ve got a first look at some new interior pages which bring in the Fantastic Four (fitting, since Franklin Richards was a Power Pack member), as the Power kids go on a summer vacation getaway.
Dec. 6, 2023
Upcoming real-time strategy game from StarCraft and Warcraft vets has smashed its $100,000 Kickstarter goal by more than 600% in less than 25 hours
A lot of people are excited about Stormgate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former StarCraft and Warcraft are developing a new RTS game, and it’s already gained seven times its $100,000 Kickstarter goal in just 24 hours. Stormgate, a free-to-play real-time strategy game for PC, is being developed by Frost Giant Studio, which is made up of various former Blizzard employees.
Dec. 6, 2023
Zelda and Studio Ghibli unite in beautiful indie game Europa, launching in April
We’ve been gushing about Europa since its Steam demo went live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s safe to say the cozy games contingent here at GamesRadar+ is thoroughly excited for Europa, the upcoming action-adventure indie game that looks like the love child of The Legend of Zelda and Studio Ghibli. We’ve been gushing about itsdevastating portrayal of loneliness and lost civilizations,heart-stirring presentation, andrelaxing gameplayfrom its June debut through to its gorgeousSteam demo, which is still live.
Dec. 6, 2023
Wonka director explains how the film bridges the gap to the Gene Wilder movie
Exclusive: Director Paul King and screenwriter Simon Farnaby explain how their version of Wonka becomes the character we know When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wonkamay be an origin story, but it doesn’t fill in all the gaps – the character we see in director Paul King’s festive musical, played by Timothée Chalamet, isn’t quite the figure we know from Roald Dahl’s novel and the 1971 movie starring Gene Wilder.
Dec. 6, 2023
When can you play co op in Avatar Frontiers of Pandora?
Co op in Frontiers of Pandora is unlocked after the Eywa’s Blessing mission When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avatar Frontiers of Pandora co op is very much a thing, but only once you get to a mission called Eywa’s Blessing. The open-world action game reimagines the beloved film series to offer a lush paradise for jumping, climbing, and swooping through once you bond with an ikran.
Dec. 5, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's Honour Mode is a whole new RPG, and even Tactician veterans are struggling
The game’s punishing new difficulty option is “breaking” players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s new difficulty setting is so tough that even Tactician veterans are having a tough time getting anywhere with it. Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5 adds even more challenge to what is already a very challenging RPG. DubbedHonour Mode, it comes with stricter rules, more powerful bosses, and a single save slot, so you can’t resume from an older save if things go to pot.
Dec. 5, 2023
32 of Tom Cruise's greatest movie moments
The undisputed action legend boasts an incredible decades-spanning career When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether he’s scaling a building or producing Oscar-nominated performances, there’s no denying that Tom Cruise is a Hollywood legend. It’s been that way since his early work in Risky Business and Top Gun cemented him as a leading man, before his performance as everyone’s favorite IMF agent in the Mission: Impossible movies confirmed him as the go-to action man.
Dec. 5, 2023
A new crime thriller has been storming the Netflix charts – and viewers can't turn it off
“I had to watch all episodes in one go” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An unexpected Swedish crime thriller is quickly climbing the Netflix rankings, and viewers are loving it. Directed by Per Hanefjord, A Nearly Normal Family is Netflix’s newest crime drama detailing the repercussions of sexual assault and the bottling of emotions, a gripping journey of twists and turns that audiences cannot get enough of.
Dec. 5, 2023
A sci-fi show with a 100% Rotten Tomatoes rating just got renewed for a new season
Foundation is coming back for season 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Foundation is coming back for a third season as the Apple TV Plus epic gets a long-awaited renewal. The rich sci-fi show is based on the novels by Isaac Asimov and follows the thousand-year saga of The Foundation, a band of exiles working to try and save the Galactic Empire.
Dec. 5, 2023
Aoseed X-Maker review: "The ultimate child-friendly 3D printer"
If you’re looking for an easy, reliable 3D printer to use with kids (be it at school or home), the Aoseed X-Maker excels. It’s not necessarily the fastest, but the patient builder will find something of a far higher quality than they might expect. Easy, stress-free printing Straightforward to use Surprisingly good quality Slow Small build plate Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 5, 2023
21 years later, GTA 6 fans are comparing the new trailer to locations from the original Vice City, and the glow-up is incredible
The Ocean View Hotel looks set to be returning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6’s trailer is drawing comparisons to similar locations from Vice City. When theGTA 6 trailerwent live earlier than planned yesterday, December 4, it showed off a Vice City setting. This means GTA 6 is immediately drawing comparisons to GTA Vice City, in particular how certain locations from the older game are being recreated over 20 years later in the new Rockstar game.
Dec. 5, 2023
Bethesda gives paid Skyrim mods another try with new Creations hub that may pave the way for Starfield - but breaks a key mod in the process
The developer is seemingly working with modders to fix the critical mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has quietly updatedSkyrimwith additional support for paid mods. Again. Earlier today, December 5, Skyrim users began to notice a hefty new update for the RPG had gone live, weighing in at 12GB across all platforms. As noted onResetEra, the update chiefly adds a brand new page to the in-game store, enabling users to pay for some player-created mods.
Dec. 5, 2023
BioWare director shares and very quickly deletes Dragon Age Dreadwolf post because it was too spoilery
Michael Gamble has got fans demanding answers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the newDragon Age: Dreadwolfnews yesterday,BioWaredirector Michael Gamble shared and quickly deleted a post for spoiling too much about the upcoming game. In all the excitement, Gamble shared something on Twitter but deleted it shortly after. “Deleted my post about Dreadwolf because I realized it might be too teasery,” the developer revealed in a follow-up tweet.
Dec. 5, 2023
Cillian Murphy is still down for a Peaky Blinders movie "if there's more story to tell"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cillian Murphy is still open to doing a Peaky Blinders movie – though we’re still not sure when or if it’s happening. InVariety’s Actors on Actors interview,Margot Robbie brought up the series and asked Murphy if there was going to be a spin-off movie. “I mean, I’m open to the idea,” Murphy said. “I’ve always thought that if there’s more story to tell…”
Dec. 5, 2023
David Ayer is optimistic his Suicide Squad cut will release: "It's coming"
Exclusive: The Ayer cut could see the light of day, according to David Ayer himself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Ayer has long been vocal about his cut ofSuicide Squad, once saying his version of the DCEU movie was"ripped to pieces"– but, in the seven years since the theatrical version released, there’s been no sign that the director’s cut will ever actually surface.
Dec. 5, 2023
EarFun Air Pro 3 review: "Convinced me to never waste my money on another set of Samsung Galaxy Buds."
EarFun’s Air Pro 3 wireless earbuds have a lot going for them. With a reasonable price and an extensive feature set, these have to be some of the best budget gaming earbuds on the market. Balanced sound Numerous features for the money Strong battery life Great companion app Drivers could be more powerful Fit can come loose at times Drivers may be prone to damage over time Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Dec. 5, 2023
FlexiSpot E7 Pro review: 'a super slick addition to any heavy duty setup'
The FlexiSpot E7 Pro is a super slick addition to any heavy duty setup. With a fantastic load capacity and smooth adjustment controls (as well as plenty of extra cable management features) this is a sit-stand gaming desk for those who prefer a more subtle aesthetic. Responsive controls Super smooth adjustment motion Industry leading maximum load capacity Additional USB passthrough port Plenty of cable management options No storage built in
Dec. 5, 2023
Following the Dragon's Dogma 2 showcase, criminally overlooked RPG Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is just $5 on Steam
Get 84% off the classic action RPG from now until December 12 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot on the heels of the Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase, the first game is going cheap on Steam. Released over a decade ago, the original Dragon’s Dogma offers a sweeping adventure that pits players and their NPC ‘Pawns’ against all manner of fearsome fantasy creatures.
Dec. 5, 2023
Fortnite Secret Cave: Where is the hidden loot-filled area?
Find the Secret Cave in Fortnite to discover a ton of chests, loot, and other hidden surprises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Fortnite Secret Cave is a hidden area that has already been discovered by inquisitive players searching the new island, mere days after the launch ofFortnite Chapter 5. Lots of players are trying to visit it as it’s chock-full of supplies, with at least nine chests to search in addition to plenty of floor loot – and a cute little surprise at the end too.
Dec. 5, 2023
GTA 5 Michael actor reacts to the GTA 6 trailer: "There's some big asses in there. I mean a lot of 'em. Almost every ass in that trailer, other than the male asses, is big. Big!"
“I gotta talk with these guys, we gotta get some not-huge asses in there” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ned Luke, best known to many as Michael in GTA 5, was among the fans most excited for theGTA 6 trailer. In a two-hour watchalong and react streamon his personal YouTube, the voice actor shared his thoughts on the long-awaited open-world follow-up, and boy were a lot of those thoughts about butts.
Dec. 5, 2023
GTA 6 isn't coming until 2025 - which gives one of GTA 5's most ambitious mods just enough time to wrap up its San Andreas-inspired map expansion
“A port to GTA 6 is still unknown as the fate of GTA 6 mods is still in the stars" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “A port to GTA 6 is still unknown as the faith [sic] of GTA 6 mods is still in the stars. [However], we will assure you guys to still bring the best GTA V map expansion project till the release of GTA 6 and hopefully, you enjoy your stay there till the next GTA release.
Dec. 5, 2023
GTA 6 trailer breakdown - 12 things you might have missed
We’ve watched the first GTA 6 trailer an ungodly amount of times and brought you everything we’ve spotted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first GTA 6 trailer has arrived with even more drama than anticipated. After a leaked version of the long-awaited trailer unfortunately leaked onto the internet, Rockstar made the official 91-second segment live around 15 hours earlier than planned.
Dec. 5, 2023
GTA 6 will "push the limits of what's possible" in open-world games, says Rockstar co-founder
Sam Houser says GTA 6 represents a “new vision” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6marks a “new vision” for developerRockstar Gamesand the series at large. Yesterday, December 4 sawGTA 6’s trailerdebut slightly ahead of schedule, thanks to a huge leak revealing the trailer in full. Rockstar just decided to go ahead and publish the entire thing then and there, revealing a return to the sun-soaked shores of Vice City in the state of Leonida.
Dec. 5, 2023
Halo, Baldur's Gate 3, and Xbox devs decry the GTA 6 trailer leak: "When something leaks, it just becomes f***ing noise"
“Don’t be a leaker” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally got our first official look at the next Grand Theft Auto game, though one sour note hung over what should have been a more joyous occasion. TheGTA 6trailerleaked before Rockstar intended to show it, so we got it early. Having something you worked on leaked to the public before you get to do the reveal resonates with the broader games industry because everyone goes through it.
Dec. 5, 2023
I'm struggling to find Christmas presents, but these Lego gifts may save me
If you need an easy gift, these sets haven’t been cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you need an easy present for Christmas or struggle to keep your plants at their… er,best, there are some Lego gifts you may want to check out. And happily, a lot of them have hit their lowest ever price. Most of the botanical range iscurrently on sale at Amazon, and many of these Lego gifts haven’t ever been cheaper.
Dec. 5, 2023
It's another good day in Sanctuary as a new Diablo 4 patch buffs Glyph XP gains and adds a new way to stress test your strongest builds
Diablo 4 version 1.2.3. adds the Abattoir of Zir endgame dungeon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4has a new patch out with all sorts of good news for Sanctuary’s travelers, including an increase in Glyph XP earned from Nightmare Dungeons and a brand new dungeon that’ll let you put your strongest builds to the test. Thepatch notesfor version 1.
Dec. 5, 2023
It's been a year, but former XCOM boss Jake Solomon still can't let go of probably his last strategy game ever: Marvel's Midnight Suns
On the game’s first anniversary, the developer shares some behind the scenes trivia When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofMarvel’s Midnight Sunshas given fans some behind-the-scenes trivia on its first anniversary and revealed he still loves the game “despite the downs and ups that followed” its release. Around this time last year, developer Firaxis Games (along with publisher 2K) released its tactical RPG Marvel’s Midnight Suns.
Dec. 5, 2023
Larian's latest crop of Baldur's Gate 3 stats mathematically proves that y'all are a bunch of heathens
1.3 million people beat Baldur’s Gate 3, and 1.24 million were turned into cheese When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian’s whipped up a to-the-hour stats breakdown for theBaldur’s Gate 3community, and it’s a fascinating look into the most popular choices in the RPG. And by fascinating, I mean concerning. Let’s get the big numbers out of the way first.
Dec. 5, 2023
Lego Fortnite: Resources, crafting, hunger, cold, and more explained
How to get started in Lego Fortnite and share your created world with friends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego Fortnite has only been around for a fraction of the time the battle royale has been running for, but it has already proved to be extremely popular among adventure fans, who have arrived in droves to explore the blocky world while crafting and surviving the challenges thrown at them.
Dec. 5, 2023
Lethal Company creator “added something into the game because it’s funny,” and is now threatening to make it “an entire thing”
‘Ha ha’ funny or more ‘this will kill you 1,000 times’ funny? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a runaway launch, Lethal Company’s solo developer is hard at work on a new update that started out simply “because it’s funny,” but has since snowballed into something…more. Zeekerss, as Lethal Company’s creator is known online, teased the mystery update in a recentTwitterpost.
Dec. 5, 2023
Live-action Spider-Man Noir series hires The Punisher showrunner
The upcoming Amazon series now has a showrunner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon’slive-action Spider-Man Noir serieshas found its showrunner. Steve Lightfoot, who was previously the showrunner on Netflix series The Punisher, is now on board,Varietyreports.The Lost Cityand22 Jump Streetscribe Oren Uziel is also on board as screenwriter and co-showrunner. The currently untitled show will be set in New York City in the ’30s and follow an older superhero.
Dec. 5, 2023
Looks like Leonida in GTA 6 is exactly what San Andreas was to GTA 5
And a famous meme might prove it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is Leonida in GTA 6? TheGTA 6 traileris here, and with it appears to have come an interesting addition to the geographical world of Vice City. The word ‘Leonida’ appears multiple times in the video, but it seems to be a new term for the series, so what exactly is it?
Dec. 5, 2023
Love is a Long Road: What does Tom Petty's song in the GTA 6 trailer tell us about Rockstar's new game?
Not just an 80s anthem, Love is a Long Road actually paints an interesting picture of Rockstar and how it views GTA 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6 traileris here, and it’s underscored by Tom Petty’s 1989 anthem Love is a Long Road - so what does that let us glean about what to expect from Rockstar’s new game?
Dec. 5, 2023
Mark Millar's Millarworld imprint moves publishers to Dark Horse Comics in 2024
The shift comes after 10 years at Image When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. He followed this up by stating that there will be a teaser before Christmas, with the full details to follow on March 21. Mark Millar and Frank Quitely discuss globe-trotting sci-fi adventure The Ambassadors in ourinterview here. Comic deals, prizes and latest news Get the best comic news, insights, opinions, analysis and more!
Dec. 5, 2023
Marvel Black History Month variant covers spotlight Captain America, Luke Cage, Rocket Racer, and more
Marvel is celebrating Black History Month with a series of covers by Black artists featuring Black characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is now showing off a selection of several more Black History Month covers featuring A-list heroes such as Luke Cage and Sam Wilson Captain America as well as several lesser known heroes like Rocket Racer and a still unnamed hypothetical sidekick for Black Panther.
Dec. 5, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 release time - the next Call of Duty update isn't far away
Here’s when Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 comes out in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 release time is nearly here, bringing oodles of what you’ve come to expect from new updates like aModern Warfare 3 Battle Passof content, alongside some festive terrors for good measure. AsCall of Duty Modern Warfare 3developer Sledgehammer Game spells out in a blog post, you’re getting new maps, killstreaks, and ranked play.
Dec. 5, 2023
Netflix is removing a bunch of content before the end of 2023, including several original series
Here are the movies and shows leaving the platform When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerWhat’s On Netflix, comedy movieTammy, kids' hit Sing 2, comedy-drama Other People, and thriller Ava will all be removed from the streaming platform before the end of the year. Then, on December 31, lots of big releases will be leaving the streamer at once, includingUs, Catch Me If You Can,Jaws,Gladiator, Scarface,The Wolf of Wall Street,Saving Private Ryan, and several Mission: Impossible movies.
Dec. 5, 2023
New Deadpool 3 set photos feature surprise crossovers with other fan-favorite MCU projects
It looks like Deadpool 3 will feature even more crossovers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3is shaping up to be packed full of crossovers, with new set photos teasing even more MCU connections. Recent pictures from the set teased another X-Men cameo, and we already know Jennifer Garner will be reprising her role as Elektra, while Hugh Jackman is back as Wolverine.
Dec. 5, 2023
New Magic: The Gathering set goes full Scooby Doo with meddling kids
Zoinks, Scoob, it was the goblin butler all along! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In our first glimpse of Murders at Karlov Manor, the game is afoot with plucky investigators and a dash of murder most foul. Ahead of the set’s launch on February 9, Magic: The Gathering publisher Wizards of the Coast has pulled the curtain pack on more than 30 cards.
Dec. 5, 2023
New Warzone map release time - here’s when what the community is calling 'Warzone 3.0' drops the Urzikstan map
Here’s when next big Call of Duty update unlocks in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Warzone map release time is nearly here, which is drawing excitement from Call of Duty fans as that’s also what time the Urzikstan map andModern Warfare 3 Battle Pass Season 1come out. Dubbed ‘Warzone 3.0’ by the Call of Duty community, Modern Warfare 3 Season 1 essentially ushers in the next era for the popular battle royale.
Dec. 5, 2023
Newly revealed GTA 6 characters showcase the series' new female protagonist and her Bonnie and Clyde-style relationship
Meet Lucia and her yet unnamed partner in crime When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a fresh batch ofGTA 6characters being introduced with the arrival of the long, long-awaited sequel’s first trailer There are some other GTA 6 characters revealed in the trailer, but they don’t take centerstage like Lucia and her partner. At one point, there’s a close-up of two previously unknown characters embracing each other enthusiastically, and later in the trailer there’s a scantily clad woman partying it up at a rooftop lounge.
Dec. 5, 2023
Nicolas Cage wants to make just three or four more movies: "I’d like to leave on a high note and say 'Adios'"
Nicolas Cage is considering retiring from movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicolas Cage has had quite the career in Hollywood but, if you believe the man himself, he’s getting set to ride off into the sunset very soon. Speaking toUproxx, Cage – whose filmography has spanned decades, encompassing everything from Face/Off to Pig – got candid about his future.
Dec. 5, 2023
Olivia Colman reveals which Roald Dahl characters inspired her Wonka villain
Exclusive: Olivia Colman and Tom Davis took inspiration from other Roald Dahl books When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wonkamay be a prequel populated with mostly original characters (other than the wannabe chocolatier himself, played by Timothée Chalamet, and Hugh Grant’s crotchety Oompa Loompa), but the movie’s villains take a healthy dose of inspiration from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author Roald Dahl’s work.
Dec. 5, 2023
Razer Edge review: "An oddball handheld with an off-putting price tag"
The Razer Edge is a mean mobile gaming machine, but if you’ve already got a capable smartphone, the handheld will feel redundant. That said, if you are in the market for something that can run the latest Play Store apps, hook up to cloud streaming services, emulate the classics, and even cosplay as a PlayStation Portal, this portable powerhouse is waiting in the wings. Or, y’know, you could save money and use your smartphone instead.
Dec. 5, 2023
Red Dead Redemption 2's Arthur Morgan actor is "certain we'll see RDR3 one day," but says "don't count" on his character being involved
Roger Clark has given Red Dead Redemption fans a glimmer of hope When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor for Arthur Morgan in Red Dead Redemption has given fans a glimmer of hope after saying that he’s “certain” a third game could be on the cards one day - just don’t expect his character’s involvement. On December 5, Roger Clark - who is best known for playing Arthur Morgan in the Red Dead Redemption games - replied to a fan and shared his own theory about a new game in the Western RPG series.
Dec. 5, 2023
Rockstar confirms GTA 6 for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not PC
Past GTA games have not come to PC at launch, and it looks like GTA 6 will not buck the trend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6has been confirmed for PS5 and Xbox Series X, but not PC. There’s a platform missing there. Take-Two makes no mention of PC, suggesting that Rockstar is following tradition with several of its recent releases.
Dec. 5, 2023
Rockstar developers react to the GTA 6 trailer leak: "Well, that f***ing sucks"
“I was hoping to watch this for the first time tomorrow along with my fellow teammates and coworkers. I feel we deserved that moment.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The GTA 6 trailer leaked earlier this evening,prompting Rockstar to upload the official version of the trailermore than 12 hours ahead of a schedule that would have seen it premiere tomorrow morning.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Boys creator wants to adapt another comic book series that was once called Star Wars meets Game of Thrones
Eric Kripke is starting a campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boysshowrunner Eric Kripke may already have a hugely successful comic book adaptation under his wing, but that hasn’t stopped him looking for another. The creator of the Prime Video superhero hit has shared his desire to adapt Saga, a comic one described as “Star Wars meets Game of Thrones” in the official solicitations.
Dec. 5, 2023
Ryan Reynolds shares new look at Wade Wilson (and Dogpool) after those Deadpool 3 set photos
Another new look at Deadpool 3 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has shared a new look atDeadpool 3– and it features Wade Wilson unmasked, along with an adorable Dogpool. The new look comes afterfresh set photos potentially revealed more Marvel cameosin the upcoming movie (beware possible spoilers through the link). Reynolds shared the new picture on social media, which shows Dogpool lovingly licking Wade on the cheek.
Dec. 5, 2023
Star Wars fans share their favorite solved mysteries from the saga
These burning questions were all eventually answered When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars is packed with intriguing mysteries, from whereAhsoka Tanowas during the original trilogy to whyGroguisn’t in the sequels. But, fans of the galaxy far, far away have been discussing their favorite mysteries that have actually been answered – and it’s a pretty cool reminder of how Star Wars constantly enriches its stories with new details, sometimes years later.
Dec. 5, 2023
Starfield lead designer reacts to the RPG surpassing 12 million players: "It’s hard not to feel pretty great about that"
“As a game dev, your one true goal is for fans to play and love your game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Three months after launch,Starfieldhas over 12 million players, and the game’s lead designer and writer Emil Pagliarulo feels “pretty great” about it. The veteran Bethesda developer shared his reaction to Starfield’s impressive player count on Twitter. “I mean, as a game dev, your one true goal is for fans to play and love your game,” Pagliarulo writes.
Dec. 5, 2023
The 32 greatest sci-fi movies
From Arrival to Akira, these are the greatest sci-fi movies ever made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to science fiction, there’s no shortage of thrills and chills on the big screen. But how do you narrow down your picks of the greatest sci-fi movies? Well, we’ve attempted to do just that. Spanning decades, we’ve gone back to the ’60s and worked our way through to the present day, looking to Hollywood and beyond.
Dec. 5, 2023
The 5 most impressive things about the GTA 6 trailer
Opinion | The GamesRadar+ team takes a closer look at what makes Vice City tick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In what can only be described as a whirlwind 12 hours, theGTA 6 trailerhas been leaked, officially revealed well ahead of schedule, and, at the time of writing, since clocked over 60 million views on Rockstar’sYouTubechannel. Our firstofficialglimpse ofGTA 6has been an impressive one, and while the trailer’s untimely arrival is unfortunate for everyone behind the scenes, there’s still loads for us to celebrate on this side of the fence in its wake.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Boys confirms more season 4 plot points – and fans are finding one particularly troubling
It’s not looking good for Billy Butcher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If theteaser traileris anything to go by,The Boys season 4is going to be bigger and bloodier than ever. However, one character’s fate seems to have slipped some fans' minds – and they’re not happy. The Boys officialTwitteraccount shared a recap of everything we know about the new season so far, and one of these plot points is the fact that Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) only has six months to live.
Dec. 5, 2023
Wonka star Calah Lane talks bringing a new story to life with Timothée Chalamet
EXCLUSIVE: We chat to the young star of this magical tale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s only one word on the lips of film fans this Christmas and that is “Wonka”. Arriving amidstplenty of hypeandrave reviews, this new tale fromPaddingtondirector Paul King charts the early days of authorRoald Dahl’sbeloved chocolatier Willy Wonka, played byDunestarTimothée Chalamet. As he begins his journey to opening his own shop, Wonka meets many characters including young orphan Noodle, who is brought to life by newcomer Calah Lane.
Dec. 5, 2023
Wonka’s Keegan-Michael Key on playing a Roald Dahl-style villain in the fantastical drama
Exclusive: Total Film speaks to Keegan-Michael Key about Wonka When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paul King delves into the backstory of Roald Dahl’s eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka with his new musical origin story. Starring Timothée Chalamet in the title role,Wonkatakes viewers back to his early days, and charts how he goes from selling chocolate in a small shop to becoming renowned worldwide.
Dec. 5, 2023
The first GTA 6 trailer stuns an already optimistic community: "Holy sh*t, that blew my expectations out of the water"
Grand Theft Advent | Some of Grand Theft Auto’s most prominent community members weigh in on our first official look at Vice City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstGTA 6 trailerwas always going to impress, right? After everything this game has been through already – a 10-year gap (and counting) between it and its last series installment; hype and speculation on a scale unique to this developer’s in-progress games; and the unprecedented in-development leaks that surfaced last year – it felt like this trailer had so much riding on it beforehand, that I don’t think failure was ever an option forRockstar Games.
Dec. 5, 2023
The GTA 6 location is a Vice City made prettier than ever - and a rural Florida that's every bit as chaotic as the real thing
Where is Vice City? If you couldn’t tell from the gators and half-naked old people, it’s Florida, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the GTA 6 location officially revealed, it’s time to start packing for another trip to Vice City. And based on the rushed-outGTA 6 trailer, we’ll be spending a lot of time away from the headlining resorts, cityscapes, and beaches this time.
Dec. 5, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer remade in OG Vice City shows just how far we've come
Vice City has never looked better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, the whole trailer couldn’t possibly be remade in GTA: Vice City as it’s full of original cutscenes, but the video does include shot-for-shot comparisons for a bunch of the main locations, including the beach, jail, ships, nightclub, apartment building, gas station, and rooftop hangout. As you might expect, there are a lot less hard lines in the new footage, but what really struck me was just how much more detailed everything is.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered director says the sheer amount of new content justifies the re-release after only three years
Lost Levels, tech upgrades, and more justify the re-release, says Matthew Gallant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2 Remastered’s director has commented on remastering the original game after just three years, while speaking on what the ‘Lost Levels’ offer. Speaking to GamesRadar+, The Last of Us 2 Remastered director Matthew Gallant addressed whyNaughty Dogis opting to remaster the original game after just three years.
Dec. 5, 2023
The Legend of Zelda director says the movie is more "live-action Miyazaki" than Lord of the Rings
“My whole life has led up to this moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Wes Ball says his live-action The Legend of Zelda is going to subvert expectations. PerEntertainment Weekly, Ball described his vision for the film as “this awesome fantasy-adventure movie that isn’t like Lord of the Rings, it’s its own thing. I’ve always said, I would love to see a live-action Miyazaki.
Dec. 5, 2023
The next Astro gaming headset will let you switch between PS5 and Xbox Series X with one button
But is that worth nearly $400? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Logitech’s next Astro gaming headset is the Astro A50 X, a multi-platform powerhouse for anyone with a PS5 / Xbox Series X split setup. We’ve seen a number of thebest gaming headsetsincorporating audio switching between consoles over the last year - theSteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wirelessincorporates this into its central hub, as does theTurtle Beach Stealth Pro.
Dec. 5, 2023
The second issue of Jock's sci-fi epic Gone takes a wild time jump
Exclusive | See the full set of covers for Gone #2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second issue ofGone, the new creator-owned sci-fi adventure written and drawn byJock, lands in January - and it’s taking quite the time jump. The first issue of the series saw impoverished 13-year-old Abi stowaway onboard a luxury starship heading out into the depths of space, only to find herself branded a saboteur and forced to defend herself against the ship’s deadly crew.
Dec. 5, 2023
Uh oh, The Last of Us 2 Remastered's roguelike mode brings back its most dreaded enemy
Sorry, the Rat King is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered’s new roguelike mode features the original game’s most feared enemy: the Rat King. Trapped in the bowels of Seattle’s main hospital, the Rat King was rightly dreaded by The Last of Us 2 players three years ago for being an utter nightmare to fight.
Dec. 5, 2023
Warzone season 1 is capped at 100 players because Raven wants it to be "a faster-paced battle royale"
Warzone is introducing a smaller map for fewer players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warzone’s season 1 launch will introduce a new 100-player limit that developer Raven Software hopes will make for a “faster paced battle royale.” Warzone season 1 is launching alongside the newModern Warfare 3 battle passon Wednesday, December 6, bringing along the brand new Urzikstan map and the aforementioned 100-player cap.
Dec. 5, 2023
We need that DLC, because Elden Ring challenge runs are getting filthy now: horse-only, bow-only, no arrows, just mounted attacks
Bushy is pushing Elden Ring to extremes once thought impossible When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like some karmic counter-balance to the dominance of stealth archers in the Elder Scrolls games,FromSoftware’s fantasy RPGs have historically reduced bows to unimpressive damage-dealers or cheese weapons with some status effect utility. This is also true in Elden Ring, where even the best bow builds tend to struggle compared to simpler melee or magic builds.
Dec. 5, 2023
What are Legendary Actions in Baldur's Gate 3?
Legendary Actions in BG3 are special moves that certain bosses can perform - on your turn! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What are Baldur’s Gate 3 Legendary Actions? Added as part of the Patch 5 update, Legendary Actions are solely a part of Honour Mode (the new highestBaldur’s Gate 3 difficulty), that are conditional actions that all the major boss fights can use against you - and not only that, they can take those actions on other characters’ turns, not their own!
Dec. 5, 2023
While Batman battles his inner demons, Vandal Savage is getting closer to seizing control of Gotham City
The caveman who would be king is making some power moves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the more fun threads that has been woven throughout the current run of Batman has been the return of Vandal Savage. While the Caped Crusader has had his hands full dealing with threats as varied asFailsafe, the Joker,Insomnia(remember him?) and Catwoman, Savage has been making big swings.
Dec. 5, 2023
RODE Streamer X review: "RODE has a leg up on the competition"
The Streamer X is a solid first step into the world of video for RODE and the start of a product line that could grow into something truly special in the future. On its own, the capture card might not be the best out there, but being a jack of all trades for audio and video is bound to have a few small limitations. Neat all-in-one solution Strong audio performance
Dec. 5, 2023
The Boys season 4 will have the most "bats**t" thing ever seen in the show
“I truly can’t believe we got away with it,” says show creator Eric Kripke When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite The Boys pushing the envelope year after year – superhero orgies, ass bombs, and more bloody deaths than we can count are all par for the course – show creator Eric Kripke saysThe Boys season 4will probably have the “most batshit” moment in the show’s history.
Dec. 4, 2023
Edgar Wright gives update on The Running Man, says the reboot will be faithful to Stephen King’s novel
“I’ve often thought that that book is something crying out to be adapted” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Edgar Wright’s reboot of The Running Man is still a go – and the filmmaker says it’ll be a faithful adaptation of Stephen King’s original novel. “The Running Man is something that is in active development,” Wright told theHappy Sad Confused Podcast.
Dec. 4, 2023
32 classic '90s movies you've probably forgotten about
From action hits to indie darlings, here’s some ’90s movies you need to revisit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denying it: the ’90s was a great time for cinema. Whether your go-to genre was thrilling action or groundbreaking animation, there was something for everyone in that golden era. One of the main reasons the list of classics released from 1990 until 1999 feels so endless too is down to the huge changes that were going on in the filmmaking industry at the time.
Dec. 4, 2023
A new co-op D&D game from the Payday devs is hitting "all major platforms" in 2026
Project Baxter is “a lifetime commitment through a Games as a Service-model” for developer Starbreeze When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starbreeze, the studio behind the co-op first person shooter series Payday, has announced a new, officially licensed Dungeons & Dragons game. Details are a bit thin at the moment, but we do know from a press release that the game, currently codenamed Project Baxter, is a co-op action adventure game “based on the D&D IP.
Dec. 4, 2023
An unfortunate road to release for the GTA 6 trailer - but ultimately one of the most exciting ever
Opinion | After a shock drop, the GTA 6 trailer is here and it’s beautiful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well this was unexpected, wasn’t it? Around 15 hours ahead of schedule, thanks to an unfortunate internet leak, our firstofficiallook atGTA 6 is here - courtesy of its first official trailer. Now is where itbegins, of course. In fact, if you listen carefully – just above the din of traffic beyond your window; the sirens on the road, and the planes tearing through the skies – you can hear the systematic rattle of eager fingers dancing across keyboards, hypothesizing oneverythingthat unfolded in that oh-so-teasing 90 seconds of what life looks like in the prettiest slant on Vice City we’ve ever seen.
Dec. 4, 2023
As controversial survival MMO The Day Before approaches early access, its devs have a message for the doubters: "We made this for you too, we don't hold a grudge"
Fntastic says it has no hard feelings towards those who’ve been critical of the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The road to release has been an eventful one for The Day Before, and as developer Fntastic prepares to launch the game in Early Access, it’s taken to Twitter with messages for both fans and non-fans of its survival MMO.
Dec. 4, 2023
At 91 seconds, GTA 6's reveal trailer will be longer than GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2's, but some fans were still hoping for more
The new trailer airing tomorrow is reportedly 91 seconds long, thanks to YouTube metadata When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingGTA 6 trailerwill reportedly be approximately 91 seconds long, and although this is longer than other Rockstar reveal trailers, some players were hoping for more. Earlier today, December 5, Rockstar announced that the officialGTA 6trailer video was live onYouTube, with a 24-hour-long countdown until it premieres tomorrow.
Dec. 4, 2023
Audio-Technica AT2020USB-XP review: "I was disappointed with the lack of depth"
Solid, metal build Small form factor Included stand Underwhelming sound Vocals sound shallow and distant Onboard processing isn’t effective Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Design & Features A touch-sensitive mute button is a nice addition to the front of any microphone and in testing I found it was sensitive enough to avoid missed touches when adjusting the mic’s position and so forth.
Dec. 4, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 fans spot a bunch of additional combat changes added in patch 5, including one that lowers the effectiveness of Warlocks
Larian has snuck in some extra changes in the latest update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest patch forBaldur’s Gate 3brings a bunch of extra changes that weren’t listed, including one that lowers the effectiveness of the Warlock class. Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5 rolled out last week, and alongside the plethora of new additions and adjustments detailed in the patch notes, players have been discovering lots of other changes to gameplay not mentioned by Larian.
Dec. 4, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 quietly made a Shadowheart meme canon - but you'll need to be Gith to find it
Long live God’s favorite princess When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Someone has uncovered an iconic Shadowheart line inBaldur’s Gate 3- but you’ll need to be a Githyanki to hear it. Shadowheart is God’s favorite princess, according to just about everyone in the Baldur’s Gate 3 community. You’ll never actually hear the Shar devotee say that line though - until now, that is, when the newBaldur’s Gate 3 epiloguefinally acknowledged the community saying.
Dec. 4, 2023
Bethesda fan adds up the 'unique' points of interest in Starfield and Skyrim, reigniting debate over encounter quality and quantity in RPGs
Starfield player claims that it has far more unique POIs than Skyrim, but does that make it better? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Bethesda fan has added up the ‘unique’ points of interest inStarfieldandSkyrim, reigniting the age-old debate over encounter quality and quantity in RPGs. That fan is Denizen, and according to their calculations on theStarfield subreddit, alongside themuch talked about 1,000 planets, there are 82 unique places, 150 different POI designs, and 120 star systems in Bethesda’s epic space-based RPG.
Dec. 4, 2023
BioWare drops Dragon Age Dreadwolf teaser promising locations "you've never heard of before," full reveal coming summer 2024
BioWare celebrates Dragon Age Day with a teaser for Thedas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is there any gameplay? Does this teaser tell us how the game will look? Have new story details been teased? No, no, and sort of but not really. The 48-second teaser is mostly just set dressing and evocative narration. It’s bread crumbs, but after months of eating sand, I reckon Dragon Age fans will happily take bread crumbs.
Dec. 4, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Patch 2.1 continues the work Phantom Liberty did to bring Night City to life
Say hello to a more romantic V and more immersive RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But you can also now fast travel across 19 train stations, or choose to let V relax in the train car,staring out the window as Night City’s glass buildings woosh by. Look even closer with sightseeing binoculars, which have been added to “various scenic spots,” CDPR writes in its notes, to help you better “appreciate Night City’s vistas.
Dec. 4, 2023
David Leitch wants The Fall Guy to shine a light on one of Hollywood’s most underappreciated professions: stunt performers
Exclusive: The Fall Guy director talks stunts with Total Film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Leitch knows all about stunts. The Fall Guy director cut his teeth in Hollywood as a double for Brad Pitt, before co-directing John Wick, and striking out on his own helming the likes ofAtomic BlondeandBullet Train. His next movie, The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling as stuntman Colt Seavers, is aiming to celebrate the art of falling down, getting back up, and generally putting yourself in harm’s way for the audience’s enjoyment – by being as authentic as possible.
Dec. 4, 2023
Dev behind roguelike city builder thought "it will maybe sell some 100 copies" – 20,000 copies later, it's one of the biggest surprise hits of the year
DotAGE has found success beyond its creator’s wildest dreams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Italy doesn’t have a massive game development presence, so when Michele Pirovano decided he wanted to make games for a living, he narrowed his career path down to two main options. He didn’t want to join the country’s few big companies, so he decided he could either freelance for some smaller companies or make a game on his own.
Dec. 4, 2023
Doctor Who director shares wild behind-the-scenes footage of David Tennant's giant hands
Tom Kingsley takes fans behind the scenes of Doctor Who: Wild Blue Yonder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who director Tom Kingsley shared behind-the-scenes footage from Wild Blue Yonder – and we’re both horrified and intrigued. In the second installment of the Doctor Who 60th anniversary specials, Donna Noble and the Doctor find themselves on a spaceship that’s inhabited by shape-shifting aliens.
Dec. 4, 2023
Dune 2 is more of an action movie than Part One, teases Denis Villeneuve
The director teases a “more muscular” Part Two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To that end, the director and his Oscar-winning cinematographer Greig Fraser shot 100% of Dune: Part Two with IMAX cameras (in contrast to just 35-40% of Part One) – the only way to do justice to the film’s enormovision worm-riding sequences. “It was, by far, one of the most technically complex scenes I have done in my life,” Villeneuve notes of Paul’s trailer-teased first ride.
Dec. 4, 2023
It's been 7 years since Stardew Valley was released, but its creator keeps working on it because it's their "life's work"
Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone says they “care a lot” about their hit farming sim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator ofStardew Valleyhas called the farming sim his “life’s work” and revealed it’s the players that motivate him to keep developing it. Over the weekend, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone took to Twitter to tell fans that he’s in"extreme crunch mode" for Stardew Valley’s 1.
Dec. 4, 2023
Everyone is hoping Black Noir’s return in The Boys season 4 doesn’t copy a controversial twist from the comics
Who is Black Noir? The Boys season 4 might reveal all… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome back, Black Noir. The mysterious member of The Seven is glimpsed briefly inthe first trailerforThe Boys season 4despite seemingly being killed off – and it’s got some comic book fans worried that the Prime Video series will copy the comic’s divisive identity reveal.
Dec. 4, 2023
Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell teases more sequels: "You bet your bottom dollar we're going to do a few more"
And we wont have to wait 10 years until the next one… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Evil Dead frontman Bruce Campbell, AKA Ash Williams, promises that more Deadite-filled movies are on the way, and next time we won’t have to wait so long. In an interview withCollider, Campbell said, “We’re going to do them probably more like every two to three years now, rather than every 10 years.
Dec. 4, 2023
Final Fantasy 15 director finally reveals why he left Square Enix, and announces he's working on 2 new JRPGs
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, Tabata has finally revealed why he left Square Enix so abruptly. In a new interview reported by4Gamer, the former Luminous Productions head joked that he departed the company so many years ago that the details have become a little hazy over the years. However, Tabata pointed to the philosophy of Yosuke Matsuda, who was Square Enix president at the time, as the main reason for his departure.
Dec. 4, 2023
Final Fantasy's father was so obsessed with Final Fantasy 14 last year that he played the MMO for 12 hours a day and "basically lived in" it
How did Hironobu Sakaguchi do anything else? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s founding figurehead was so obsessed with Final Fantasy 14 last year that at one point he was playing it for 12 hours every day. Hironobu Sakaguchi delivered a special message for Final Fantasy 14’s tenth anniversary earlier today, December 4, just below. The one-time Final Fantasy lead reflected on how he came to start playing the MMO roughly 18 months ago, saying “at first, I was playing about 12 hours a day and basically lived in Final Fantasy 14.
Dec. 4, 2023
First Godzilla x Kong trailer features a baby Kong and a supercharged Godzilla
The first trailer for Godzilla x Kong is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser trailer for Godzilla x Kong is here, and it’s an action-packed look at the new film that teases a mysterious, dangerous threat for the monster duo to take on together. The footage comes after the film’sInstagrampage was taken over by a cryptic tease that promised “something is coming”.
Dec. 4, 2023
Fortnite Banana Emote code: How to redeem the free emote
There’s a free emote code in Fortnite that unlocks the Nanner Ringer emote When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The code to claim the free Nanner Ringer Emote has now expired, so unfortunately if you haven’t already collected it then you are now too late. The Fortnite Banana Emote code allows you to claim the freeNanner Ringer Emoteand add it to your locker, for use in the battle royale and other newly released game modes.
Dec. 4, 2023
Fortnite Weapon Case: Where to find and search them
Search a Weapon Case in Fortnite and you’ll get access to a selection of high-level guns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Searching a Fortnite Weapon Case is featured as one of the Kickstart quests, to introduce you to the various changes brought in with the new chapter. These Weapon Cases are particularly useful items to find, as they supply a selection of rare guns to better prepare you for the battle ahead inFortnite Chapter 5.
Dec. 4, 2023
Furi, one of the best action games of all time, got a free demake last week as a "gift" to fans
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The short demake reinterprets the game’s first boss fight —The Chain, a masked sentinel who produces shockwaves of stuttering, deathly energy — as an 8-bit epic. Like the original Furi, which, Lucas Sullivan wrote in GamesRadar’sFuri impressions, often looks “like a still from a flashy anime,” the demake prioritizes hot colors, tense, close combat, and cinematic drama.
Dec. 4, 2023
GTA 6 trailer release live coverage
GTA 6 trailer 1 is here early! Watch it here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was initially meant to drop on Tuesday, December 5 at 6AM PT / 9AM ET / 2PM GMTas was announced viaRockstar Games' Twitter/X on Friday, but it’s now live. This is the first official look we’ll be getting of the game since it was first announced that Rockstar is working on the next installment of the GTA series.
Dec. 4, 2023
GTA 6's trailer date was teased months ago in a cryptic GTA Online t-shirt
For once the fan theories were spot on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out aGTA Onlinet-shirt earlier this year was teasingGTA 6’s reveal date after all. Back in June, Rockstar debuted asingle gray t-shirt in GTA Onlinethat had fans spinning up theories surrounding GTA 6. The shirt was covered in numbers and symbols, with text reading “one day will reveal all,” and in actual fact, theories about the t-shirt pointing to GTA 6’s reveal at the time were on the money.
Dec. 4, 2023
House of the Dragon season 2 just teased its Red Wedding-style episode in the new trailer, and fans are dreading it
Things are about to get very dark in Westeros When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHouse of the Dragon season 2 traileris here, and it’s packed with fire and blood. More specifically, Blood and Cheese… Yep, that’s right. A twisted, horrifying, and upsetting turn of events is about to arrive in the new season, targeting Queen Helaena Targaryen. Now, we won’t delve into book spoilers here to preserve the shock that’s to come: if you want to know exactly what’s going to go down in the new season, though, then check out ourBlood and Cheese explainerthrough the link.
Dec. 4, 2023
How to apply Fortnite weapon mods and mod bench locations
Some weapons can be customized with Fortnite weapon mods at several mod benches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite weapon mods can be applied to your various guns to enhance their performance, though you’ll need a hidden mod bench to fit them. Fortunately, pretty much every weapon inFortnitenow comes equipped with at least one mod depending on its rarity, though it can be good to switch up some mods to optimize a weapon for your playstyle and loadout.
Dec. 4, 2023
How to link your Lego account to Fortnite and unlock the Mr Dappermint Outfit for free
Connect your Epic Games and Lego accounts to get the Mr Dappermint Outfit in Fortnite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you link your Lego account to Fortnite then you’ll unlock several rewards, including the festiveMr Dappermint Outfitand, if you haven’t received it previously, theExplorer Emilie Outfitas well. This provides an extra incentive to linking your Epic and Lego accounts, in addition to being able to keep track of your blocky adventures on both platforms.
Dec. 4, 2023
Something really gross might be hiding in The Boys season 4 trailer according to this theory
What’s in the jar? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys season 4 trailerhas arrived, and it’s just as gory as expected. However, aside from the shots of Homelander looking bloody and some interesting seduction techniques, there is some very gross moment you may not have spotted. At around the 1:15 mark, A-Train can be seen looking at some interesting jars in Homelander’s office.
Dec. 4, 2023
James Gunn says his Superman: Legacy script is 99.9% done
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan star as the DCU’s Clark Kent and Lois Lane When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming film, and the first Superman flick in over a decade to not feature Henry Cavill as the titular hero, marks the first theatrical release in Gunn and Peter Safran’s new DC universe titled,Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. The story follows a younger Superman as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.
Dec. 4, 2023
Zack Snyder regains the rights to his script that was once a 300 sequel but is now an "incredibly homoerotic, super violent, super sexual" Alexander the Great movie
Blood and Ashes has a second chance at being made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We got the rights back so we can make if we want it,” Snyder toldThe Hollywood Reporterin a new interview. “I don’t know what the marketplace is for an incredibly homoerotic, super violent, super sexual movie. But maybe it’s perfect.” Next up for Snyder is Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire, a new sci-fi epic with a stacked ensemble cast that includes Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Anthony Hopkins, Corey Stoll, Djimon Hounsou, Cary Elwes, Jena Malone, Doona Bae, and Ray Fisher.
Dec. 4, 2023
Marvel declares Miles Morales' official arch-enemy to be Rabble
Prowler and Ms. Marvel will also star in Miles Morales: Spider-Man #300 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Miles Morales: Spider-Man publishes its landmark 300th issue in March, and Marvel is celebrating by naming Rabble as this Spider-Man’s arch-enemy. The celebratory issue (which is also #18 of the current run) will see the villain attempt to take revenge onMilesin the aftermath of the currentGang War crossover.
Dec. 4, 2023
Netflix cancels Adam Mckay's serial killer movie starring Robert Pattinson and Robert Downey Jr.
Average Height, Average Build is no longer moving ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Average Height, Average Build is no longer moving forward at Netflix. PerDeadline, the project starred Robert Pattinson as a serial killer who hires a lobbyist (Amy Adams) to change laws that would allow him to commit murder more easily. Per the official synopsis, Robert Downey Jr.
Dec. 4, 2023
New Deadpool 3 set photos might have just confirmed another major X-Men cameo
Another one? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3 is currently filmingwith Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds back as Wolverine and the Merc with a Mouth, respectively. However, some new on-set pictures suggest they won’t be the only Marvel stars appearing in the upcoming threequel. Now, if you’re looking toavoid all spoilersfor the upcoming MCU movie, we’d suggest averting your eyes.
Dec. 4, 2023
No less than 6 times in one stream, Diablo 4 lead devs assure players they won't add pay-to-win junk: "We've been very clear about this"
All thanks to a rumored survey that raised alarms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard really, really wants you to knowDiablo 4isn’t going to add any pay-to-win elements. In fact, the ARPG’s lead developers are so keen on making that point clear that they repeated it no less than six times during a recent livestream. Blizzard has been saying Diablo 4 won’t let people “pay to win"sincewell before the game launchedearlier this year, and now, in the middle of the game’s second season, they’re saying it again.
Dec. 4, 2023
Phil Spencer wants Starfield to be a 12-year hit, just like Skyrim
The Microsoft Gaming CEO has big dreams for Bethesda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you’ve been playing it for 200 hours or decided it wasboringafter 200 minutes,Starfieldis nonetheless one of the most important video game releases this year. Since it’s Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda’s first new IP in decades, the intergalactic role-playing game was born wearing giant shoes to fill and debuted to ecstatic, unquenchable fanfare.
Dec. 4, 2023
Presumably while calling its lawyers, Rockstar responded to the GTA 6 trailer leak: "Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing"
Rockstar actually addressed a leak directly for once When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a rare break from tradition, Rockstar dropped theGTA 6 trailerroughly 15 hours ahead of schedule in direct response to a leak. “Our trailer has leaked so please watch the real thing onYouTube,” the publisher said in atweet, no-doubt simultaneously garrisoning an army of lawyers.
Dec. 4, 2023
Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed review: 'premium audio in the body of a much cheaper headset'
The Razer BlackShark V2 Hyperspeed occupies a tricky space in the market, but absolutely nails it. This is premium audio in the body of a much cheaper headset, so if you’re prioritizing sound quality over a more luxurious build it’s a go-to. Same audio and mic experience as Pro model Lightweight form factor Handy volume dial size and placement Can plug in for a wired connection Leatherette material is less durable and comfortable
Dec. 4, 2023
Robert Eggers says Bill Skarsgård is unrecognizable in Nosferatu: "You can't detect any Bill here"
Exclusive: Robert Eggers talks Bill Skarsgard’s vampire transformation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nosferatu Director Robert Eggers says Bill Skarsgård is unrecognizable in the role of vampire Count Orlok – even more so than he was as Pennywise. “He’s so transformed in every aspect that I don’t know if people will give him the credit. You can see Bill [as Pennywise] in theItmake-up; you can’t detect any Bill here.
Dec. 4, 2023
Russell T Davies shares emotional tribute to Bernard Cribbins after the actor's last Doctor Who appearance
“Farewell, old soldier” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies paid tribute to the late Bernard Cribbins, who made his final posthumous appearance in the show in the most recent episode,Wild Blue Yonder. “Farewell, old soldier. That’s goodnight and goodbye to our beloved Bernard. Wilf is mentioned in dispatches next week, all safe and sound, don’t worry, but that’s the only scene Bernard was able to film,” Davies wrote onInstagram, alongside a photo of Cribbins with co-stars David Tennant and Catherine Tate.
Dec. 4, 2023
25 years later, one of the first 3D open-world games ever made is getting a sequel
Outcast: A New Beginning is a direct sequel to the 1999 original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the games that pioneered the open-world format is getting a long awaited sequel, and we finally know when. From what we’ve seen, the game looks massive. Adelpha’s stunning yet unruly alien landscape, blending the natural and mechanical realms, definitely has an air ofAvatar: Frontiers of Pandoraabout it.
Dec. 4, 2023
Steam survey suggests players are leaving 1440p gaming monitors behind
QHD displays could be on the decline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s needless to say there are quite a few 1440p gaming monitors out there, butValve’s latest Steam survey hints that players are moving away from QHD resolution. While the standard is still sitting pretty in second place just below 1080p, the published statistic might be a sign that players are either finally upgrading to 4K, or deciding to harness faster refresh rates at lower resolutions.
Dec. 4, 2023
The Argylle trailer only pulls from the first 28 minutes so it doesn't ruin some “mind-blowing cool s***”
EXCLUSIVE: Plus a fresh look at Henry Cavill as Agent Argylle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The film stars Henry Cavill as a suave super-spy known as Agent Argylle. Like James Bond, he’s slick, smartly dressed, and cool under the most intense conditions. He’s also fictional - the lead character in a successful book series by author Ellie Conway (Bryce Dallas Howard).
Dec. 4, 2023
The Boys star says that the trailer is only 0.1% of the intensity of season 4
It barely scratches the surface… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. According to star Erin Moriarty, the action we see in the new trailer forThe Boys season 4is only a tiny fraction of what’s to come. As reported byGeek Vibes Nation, Moriarty addressed the trailer at LA Comic Con. “That’s only 0.1% of the intensity you’re going to see this season”, said the actor, who plays superhero Starlight in the smash hit Amazon Prime Video series.
Dec. 4, 2023
The creator of Terraria says the worst part of making one of the biggest indie games ever is that their wife likes Stardew Valley more
Redigit reveals the worst part about being the developer of Terraria When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of Terraria has revealed the worst part of creating one of the biggest indie games ever - and it’s related toStardew Valley. Andrew ‘Redigit’ Spinks may have created open-world survival game Terraria - which is one of the most successful indie games ever - but that doesn’t stop their wife from enjoying some of the other games on offer, and then telling them about it.
Dec. 4, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer is here a day early, confirming a 2025 release
After the GTA 6 trailer leaked, Rockstar went ahead with its premiere a day ahead of schedule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar has shared the officialGTA 6 trailera day ahead of schedule after it leaked online. The highly anticipated GTA 6 trailer leaked on Monday, and shortly thereafter the Twitter account that first shared it was suspended. And now, less than an hour after the leak was made public, Rockstar has published the full trailer on its officialYouTubechannel.
Dec. 4, 2023
Zack Snyder thought that Barbie joke about his Justice League movie was "pretty good"
He also thought Barbie was great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember when theBarbiemovie made that joke aboutJustice League? Turns out,Zack Snyderactually liked it. “I thought [Barbie] was great,” Snyder toldMen’s Health.“And I think the joke is pretty good.” The filmmaker went on to say that it’s “a hundred percent” more of a joke about the fandom. At one point in the film, the Barbieland is overthrown by the Kens and the Barbies are put in a trance that suddenly makes them subservient to the Kens.
Dec. 4, 2023
The leaks and rumors don't matter, the GTA 6 map will be judged on more than scale alone
Grand Theft Advent | The so-called ‘Project Americas’ might still exist – but I’m not convinced that’s too big a deal either way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve been following theGTA 6rumor mill closely over the last several years, you’ve probably already heard of Project Americas and what it might mean for the GTA 6 map. If not, let me give you a very brief history lesson.
Dec. 4, 2023
The many lives of Lex Luthor: The comic book history of the Superman Legacy villain
Which of the many comic book eras of Lex Luthor will Nicholas Hoult embody in his Superman: Legacy performance? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicholas Hoult has been cast the new Lex LuthoragainstDavid Corenswet’s Supermanfor DC Films co-CEOJames Gunn’s upcomingSuperman: Legacyfilm, which he’ll personally write and direct. But which version of Luthor are we going to get in his next big screen incarnation?
Dec. 4, 2023
There's a big Star Wars show missing from Disney Plus' (now-deleted) 2024 lineup
Where’s Andor? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We’re going to shoot through August. We’re on exact schedule… finish in August, spend another year on post. I suppose we’ll come out the following August,” Gilroysaid at Star Wars Celebration. Of course, the actors’ strike – and the resulting production backlog – may have put paid to some of that hope.
Dec. 4, 2023
Timothée Chalamet understands worries Wonka could be a "cynical money grab" but one thing immediately changed his mind
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Timothée Chalamet understands the skepticism around remakes – but he assures fans of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory that his new prequel movieWonkais a story worth telling. “Like many people, when there are remakes, I feel very protective over the original character and versions you love,” Chalamet tells GamesRadar+ when we sit down with him and Wonka co-star Calah Lane at a central London hotel.
Dec. 4, 2023
Tommy's actor says voice work on The Last of Us 3 hasn't begun "in any fashion"
Jeffrey Pierce knows as much as we do When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tommy’s actor in The Last of Us has no idea if a third game in the series is happening. Jeffrey Pierce, who plays Tommy in both The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part 2, was recently interviewed byDexertoat Oz Comic-Con Melbourne. Although he’s incredibly keen for a third game in the series, Pierce is adamant that he knows as little as the audience does about a potential The Last of Us 3.
Dec. 4, 2023
Wonka review: "Paul King brings his Paddington touch to Roald Dahl"
King brings his Padding-touch to Dahl, lacing a melodious pick-you-up with heart. It gets busy, but the cast, songs and spirit soar. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Never underestimate Paul King. After the no-budget ingenuity of debut feature Bunny and the Bull (2009), the former Mighty Boosh collaborator disarmed advance doubters – they did exist – with his Paddingtons, classics both.
Dec. 4, 2023
World of WarCraft Classic Hardcore has exploded in popularity thanks to its sense of community
Opinion | There’s something comforting about dying to a pack of kobolds as a group When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is something I’ve personally felt first-hand as well. The Trade Chat on my server is in flux at all hours of the day with players looking for groups to clear content, finish quests, and level up together. The nature of Hardcore Classic more or less encourages, if not forces, collaboration between players in ways that the “Retail,” or the most up-to-date version of World of WarCraft does not.
Dec. 4, 2023
Yes, you really can save $150 on an Xbox Series X right now
Can someone tell Walmart it’s not Black Friday anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is not a drill. The Xbox Series X just dropped to a brand new record low price at Walmart, with a stunning $150 discount. This definitely isn’t going to last long - it could be a matter of hours before that price returns to normal, so we certainly wouldn’t wait before heading to checkout.
Dec. 4, 2023
Kevin Feige says Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man isn't coming back to the MCU: "We would never want to magically undo it"
No, Iron Man isn’t coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige has definitively shot down rumors that Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man will be returning to the MCU. A report fromVarietyrecently claimed that the original six Avengers – Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Chris Evans’Captain America, Scarlett Johansson’sBlack Widow, Jeremy Renner’sHawkeye, Chris Hemsworth’sThor, and Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk –could potentially be reuniting for another movie.
Dec. 4, 2023
Zack Snyder says Rebel Moon has a "crazy cliffhanger" that sets up Part 2
Exclusive: Zack Snyder teases how Rebel Moon Part 1 sets up the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is arriving on Netflix in two parts, with the first installment coming this year and the sequel releasing a few months later. Part 1, titled A Child of Fire, sees a young woman named Kora (played by Sofia Boutella) seeking allies to help her make a stand against the villainous Motherworld, which is threatening the peaceful farming planet of Veldt.
Dec. 4, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer link is available now ahead of tomorrow's drop - get ready to count down here
Rockstar is premiering its GTA 6 reveal trailer, ready to give you a very first look at its ambitious new open-world When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The link for the long-awaited GTA 6 trailer is now available, with Rockstar all set to fulfill the promise it set out last month tomorrow. The studio said it would release the firstGTA 6trailer sometime in December, before confirming theGTA 6 trailer release time and dateat the end of last week.
Dec. 3, 2023
After GTA 6 leak rumors gathered momentum, fans now think they've been pranked
The TikTok ‘leaks’ surfaced ahead of Rockstar’s reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two off-screen videos that claim to showGrand Theft Auto 6’smap have gone viral on TikTok ahead of the game’s imminent reveal on December 5 - and the aftermath has left the community bewildered. GTA 6 “leaks" are as common as oxygen on the internet, but finding real ones is a rarer sight.
Dec. 3, 2023
Family Guy short film explains Peter Griffin's swole entrance into Fortnite
He’s ready for violence on TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In its quest to hoard every popular multimedia character in the known universe, Fortnite is welcoming two surprising candidates in a Chapter 5 battle pass: Metal Gear Solid’s Solid Snake andFamily Guy’sPeter Griffin. Even better, the chaotic sitcom dad entered the game with a short film that’s animated in the style of the show.
Dec. 3, 2023
Forget Elden Ring, this hit dungeon-crawler was inspired by the Fromsoftware RPGs that everyone's forgotten
A KingsFieldLike with excellent user reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following Dark Souls’ controller-breaking impact, countless Soulsbornelikes emerged from the shadows looking to contend withFromsoftware’s super-tough formula. Now, one indie game is instead paying homage to the studio’s forgotten gems. Lunacid released earlier this year - on October 31 - and is heavily inspired by Fromsoft’s 1994 dungeon-crawler King’s Field and 1998’s Shadow Tower.
Dec. 3, 2023
The complete GTA timeline: Every Grand Theft Auto game so far in chronological order
Grand Theft Advent | Now that we have concrete date for the GTA 6 trailer, let’s remind ourselves where the series has been When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6trailer is coming – confirmed by Rockstar via a solitary social media image this week. So far, all we really know for certain is that theGTA 6 trailer release timeis 9am ET / 2pm UK on Tuesday, December 5.
Dec. 3, 2023
Starfield hits 12 million players as Phil Spencer eyes another Skyrim-sized hit
Through sales and Game Pass installs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 12 million people have played the spacefaringStarfield, just three months after takeoff. MicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spencerrevealed the big number during this year’s Brazil-based entertainment convention CCXP. “Starfield has been awesome,” notes Spencer inan interviewfrom the event. “One of the special things about my job is that I get to play games very early in development,” he continues, “in fact, I was playing Starfield about this time last year… and I could tell when I was playing - and from the fact that I couldn’t stop playing - that this was probably gonna be a pretty special game.
Dec. 3, 2023
Looking back at Evil Dead Regeneration, the classic Ash Williams hack-and-slasher
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Load your shotgun, refuel your chainsaw and rev up the Oldsmobile: this month we’re going on a joyride to explore some classic ghoul gibbing served up Ash-Williamsstyle. With another Evil Dead game set to burst its way out of the ground in February, now is as good a time as any to review one of the higher points in Ash’s prior forays into videogames: Evil Dead: Regeneration.
Dec. 2, 2023
After 25 years, the beloved stealth classic that inspired Dishonored just got a huge unofficial expansion
Thief’s sneaky modded expansion gets a sneakier release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thief: The Dark Project was the boundary-pushing stealth game from 1998 that had you lurking in the shadows and dealing with foes from crotch level. For a game all about crouching, Thief left an unusually tall legacy and influenced countless other immersive sims - from Dishonored to Deus Ex.
Dec. 2, 2023
ConcernedApe says he's in "extreme crunch mode" for Stardew Valley's 1.6 update, and shows off a new storage solution
Chest hoarders can finally relax When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone continues to teaseStardew Valley’snext major 1.6 update, this time revealing an expanded storage option for the pixel farmers, hoarders, and foragers still playing the smash hit indie. Barone also reveals that the 1.6 update is making steady progress, though the creator is sadly in “extreme crunch mode” to get the update out the door.
Dec. 2, 2023
Doctor Who - Wild Blue Yonder review: everything you could want from an episode of Who
Inventive, unsettling and the perfect vehicle for its two stars, ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ is event TV at its best, and everything you could want from an episode of Doctor Who. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. That’s where the similarities end, however, because while ‘The End of the World’ was a fun, knockabout introduction to some of the weird and wonderful aliens who call the Whoniverse home, ‘Wild Blue Yonder’ is a considerably darker affair.
Dec. 2, 2023
First Fallout TV show trailer takes us out of the vault and into post-apocalyptic chaos
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for its comingFallout TV showat Brazil’s CCXP – and holy crap, it’s epic. The brief clip sees Lucy (Ella Purnell), leave the underground vault she’s always known for the very first time. “You need to go home,” a voice says. “Vault dwellers are an endangered species. I do not think you’d be willing to do what it takes to survive up here.
Dec. 2, 2023
First House of the Dragon season 2 trailer teases one of the book's most brutal moments and a new Stark
The first trailer for House of the Dragon season 2 is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser forHouse of the Dragon season 2has been unveiled at CCXP, and it’s truly epic. The new trailer sees all of the major characters return on the brink of war following the exploits at the end of season 1. “The war will be fought, many will die, and the victor will eventually ascend the throne,” promises Alicent Hightower (Olivia Cooke) as we get some hints of just how brutal things will get.
Dec. 2, 2023
Fortnite and Lego kick off "long term partnership" with new survival crafting game
You can play LEGO Fortnite starting December 7 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few things on this planet that collect more intergenerational goodwill than hard plastic Lego bricks andEpic Games’ battle royale Fortnite. While one is tactile and the other more tactical, colorful Legos and Fortnite both look like they’ve dabbled in clown face paint, they benefit from near-constant updates, and they can sometimes beexpensivepastimes.
Dec. 2, 2023
From Call of Cthulhu to Dredge to Bloodborne, why does Lovecraft's influence on games continue to grow?
Interview | Edge magazine explores the video game influence of HP Lovecraft and the Cthulhu mythos When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The protagonist of The Rats In The Walls uncovers a horrifying secret beneath his ancestral home, one that tracks back not only through generations of his family but entire civilisations, all the way back to the dawn of humanity.
Dec. 2, 2023
Hideo Kojima bemoans the stealth drop: it's “joy to live with a movie even before seeing it"
Hi-Fi Rush, Apex Legends, and Kojima’s own P.T. were all stealth dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas bemoaned the trend of shadow-dropping games and films (releasing them out of the blue), calling it a “joy to live with a movie even before seeing it.” Recent shadow-dropped games include Metroid Prime: Remastered, the brilliant Hi-Fi Rush, and Apex Legends.
Dec. 2, 2023
The Boys season 4 trailer sees Homelander make a bloody return and the first look at Jeffrey Dean Morgan’s character
Democracy is on the brink When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video has dropped the first teaser trailer forThe Boys season 4and… oh my god. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see the gang return for another brutal and bloody season. As the new synopsis teases, Victoria Neuman is close to power under the watchful influence of Homelander.
Dec. 2, 2023
With PvE coming next week, Halo Infinite is finally the complete FPS package it promised at launch
Firefight: King Of The Hill is incoming with three maps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo Infinite sprinted into release with all the momentum of a 290-pound space spartan, but as the seasonal updates slowed down and layoffs hit developer343 Industries, community confidence waned. Thankfully, next week’s mid-season update marks a much brighter era for the once struggling shooter.
Dec. 2, 2023
With the GTA 6 location (surely) all but confirmed, here are the Vice City tourist traps I'd love to see return
Grand Theft Advent | From the Malibu Club to the Ocean View Hotel, we explore the hottest spots we want to return to in GTA 6 Vice City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wait for theGTA 6 trailer release timehas begun in earnest, now that Rockstar has marked Tuesday, December 5 at 9am ET / 2pm UK for liftoff.
Dec. 1, 2023
Elden Ring's Shadow of the Erdtree DLC is a "little ways off" but "progressing well"
FromSoftware producer Yasuhiro Kitao quashes a rumor about an imminent release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring DLCis still a ways off from releasing, aFromSoftwaredeveloper has revealed. In fact, Kitao’s comment actually mirrors one made by FromSoftware’s parent company last month. Kadokawa Corporation, who owns the Elden Ring developer, stated thatShadow of the Erdtree development was “proceeding smoothly,“which admittedly sounds a lot like Kitao’s new comment at the PlayStation event.
Dec. 1, 2023
A new Titans: Beast World Tour - Metropolis preview sees Jimmy Olsen become the terrifying Turtle Boy
OK, so he’s perhaps not THAT terrifying… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC’s sprawlingTitans: Beast Worldcrossover launched this week with a cracking first issue that saw Beast Boy transformed into the monstrous “Garro”. You can check out our interview with writer Tom Taylorhere, who discusses both that opening instalment and the various spin-offs that we’ll be seeing over the coming months.
Dec. 1, 2023
Adam Driver opens up about filming one of Star Wars' saddest moments
The Kylo Ren actor reflects on The Force Awakens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Adam Driver has opened up about filming one of the saddest moments in the Star Wars sequel trilogy – the scene when Kylo Ren kills Han Solo. Speaking toCNN, theFerrariactor says that he’s reminded by fans often that he killed Harrison Ford in the franchise.
Dec. 1, 2023
After 19 years, Waluigi's creator reveals his unused designs for the evil Wapeach in Mario Tennis
“She treats Wario and Waluigi like her minions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aoki shared several images of his Wapeach design on Instagram, including a handful of sketches and even a few renders showcasing what the character might’ve looked like in-game. She’s short, childlike, clad in a purple dress, and occasionally trades her tennis racket for a giant ax.
Dec. 1, 2023
After 8 years, the Minecraft-inspired Hytale is still in the prototyping phase, and fans are running out of patience
“GTA 6 definitely coming out before Hytale” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behindHytale, the long-awaited spiritual successor toMinecraft, have just posted a new development update suggesting that the game is still in the prototyping and engine development phase of production. After 8 years in development, many fans aren’t seeing this level of progress as a good sign.
Dec. 1, 2023
Argylle is on the cover of Total Film’s 2024 Preview issue
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Look out for more reveals from the new issue coming next week. Elsewhere inside you’ll also findThe Book of Clarence, Asa Butterfield, The Color Purple, Doctor Who’s Millie Gibson, The Boy and the Heron, The End We Start From, plus all the reviews and regulars you expect. Check out the covers in full below:
Dec. 1, 2023
As Diablo 4 fans celebrate Helltide changes, senior devs thank players: "When you have a game that no-one cares about, you just don't get any feedback"
Game director Joe Shely asks fans to continue giving feedback on what’s working and what isn’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the latestDiablo 4 Campfire Chat, game director Joe Shely, associate game director Joseph Piepiora, and director of community Adam Fletcher discussed the changes coming to Helltide and thanked the community for its support so far. As revealed by Piepiora, in Season 3, Helltides will be up for 55 minutes every hour with only a 5-minute break between events.
Dec. 1, 2023
As Lethal Company players try to figure out the creepy monster AI, one expert eerily reasons that "the Bracken loves people walking backwards"
“Do NOT. Never. Walk backwards” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company players are attempting to work out the AI behaviour that governs one of the game’s most dangerous foes. The Bracken is a silent, shadowy creature with glowing white eyes and black spikes. It knows where you and your team are at all times and will stalk you relentlessly.
Dec. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Honour Mode explained
Honour Mode is the Baldur’s Gate 3 answer to hardcore mode with permadeath and one save slot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Baldur’s Gate 3 Honour Mode difficulty option provides a serious challenge for those who breezed through Tactician. Permadeath, a single save slot, and tougher bosses are the most notable features, turning what is an already challenging game in places to a brutally tough turn-based RPG, where every decision counts both in and out of combat.
Dec. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players are convinced the epilogue is setting up DLC
Could one line from Withers make all the difference? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SomeBaldur’s Gate 3players are taking the new epilogue as an indication that more story stuff for the RPG might be in the works. Be warned: spoilers for the Baldur’s Gate 3 epilogue follow! Yesterday, November 30, Larian pushed live Baldur’s Gate 3’s mammoth patch 5, the game’s biggest post-launch update so far, boasting a lovely epilogue in the form of a Withers-hosted party.
Dec. 1, 2023
Tom Holland has been "actively" involved in Spider-Man 4 conversations, but won't return for the sake of it
Tom Holland teases a Spider-Man return – with conditions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland has talked about a potential Spider-Man 4 – but has made it clear he won’t return as the webslinger unless there’s a good enough reason. “All I can say is that we have been actively engaging in conversations about what it could potentially look like for a fourth rendition of my character,” Holland said at a press conference attended byCollider.
Dec. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's new epilogue party seems to cast the RPG's composer as D&D's literal God of Song
Milil makes a brief cameo thanks to Patch 5, and he looks a lot like Baldur’s Gate 3’s composer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’sfifth major patch has given the landmark RPG new epilogue scenes, and one seems to have cast the game’s composer as the literal God of Song. Twitter user Potatooie spotted the potential reference, posting screenshots of a character called Milil who shows up to entertain your party with song and dance in the new epilogue scenes.
Dec. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's worst ending somehow gets even worse in the epilogue - but it's the narrator's favorite
At least the Dungeons & Dragons spin-off’s bad ending has good dialogue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is just as fantastically intricate as the role-playing game it’s based on, Dungeons & Dragons 5E, and that means it’s paved with so many bisecting and diverging narrative pathways. Some of these pathways are, as decisive players say, its “good endings” and “bad endings,” immovable plugs tacked onto a game otherwise riddled with choice and possibility.
Dec. 1, 2023
Barbie's pink paint shortage just got debunked... but there's a sublime twist
The Barbie movie’s production designer wants to set the record straight on that infamous pink paint rumor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember when theBarbiemoviecaused a world shortage of pink paint? Yeah, well, it looks like that never actually happened, but rather the world simply didn’t have enough pink paint to begin with. “There wasn’t enough pink paint [to begin with],” production designer Sarah Greenwood toldYahoo!
Dec. 1, 2023
Big news, folks: Terraria has made its fish visible after 12 years
Now you can confidently reel in a big one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We are not sure how the fish in Terraria stayed invisible all this time,” Re-Logic developer Loki wrote in the thread, “but now you can see what you might be reeling in while fishing!” A brief, looping GIF demonstrates what this looks like in action.
Dec. 1, 2023
Capcom confirms more RE remakes, potentially threatening us with Resident Evil 5 again
Resident Evil 0, Code: Veronica, Revelations, and the original are also maybes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcomhas been blasting through its Resident Evil gameography, delivering remakes that are arguably just as classic as the source material, and the company says more are on the way. When asked about whether Capcom would continue remaking the series - at a PlayStation partner event attended byIGN Japan-Resident Evil 4 Remakedirector Yasuhiro Anpo simply said: “Yes.
Dec. 1, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 patch 2.1 adds an immersive metro system as a "role-playing feature"
The long-awaited Cyberpunk 2077 metro is finally coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WithCyberpunk 2077patch 2.1,CD Projekt Redplans to introduce a long-anticipated feature to the RPG - a full metro system. The metro system will consist of 19 metro stations spread across five lines, collectively known as Night City Area Rapid Transit, or NCART. The system will only be available after the Konpeki Plaza mission in the base game - prior to that point, the metro stations will act as normal fast travel points, working just as in the pre-patch game.
Dec. 1, 2023
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies details the heartbreaking backstory of Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor's companion Ruby
Exclusive: Russell T Davies speaks on Doctor Who’s Ruby and her rather troubling origins When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Showrunner Russell T Davies reveals that this year’s Doctor Who Christmas special, titled Doctor Who: The Church on Ruby Road, will focus not only on The Doctor’s new sidekick Ruby, but her origins too. Not a subscriber to SFX? Thenhead on over here to get the latest issues sent directly to your home/device!
Dec. 1, 2023
Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming episode is a "complete reinvention" of the show
EXCLUSIVE: Russell T Davies speaks to SFX about the Fifteenth Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says Ncuti Gatwa’s upcoming Christmas special is a complete reinvention of the show, and that we’re heading into a brand new era. “It’s completely a reinvention. Reinvention of the show, brand new, but not a reboot, it’s the same old show, everything starts again, everything’s seen through the eyes of Ruby Sunday and it’s that lovely feeling of here we go, a new era beginning,” Davies tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover.
Dec. 1, 2023
32 of Brad Pitt's greatest movie movements
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For so long, the name “Brad Pitt” has been synonymous with leading man success in Hollywood. With so many unforgettable movies under his belt, there’s little reason to argue why. But which movies actually feature his best silver screen moments of all time? Born in Oklahoma and raised in Missouri, Brad Pitt was just two weeks shy of graduating from the University of Missouri when he did what any number of Hollywood hopefuls have done and will continue to do: He packed his bags and moved to Los Angeles.
Dec. 1, 2023
Elijah Wood's SpectreVision and Oni Press team up to investigate High Strangeness with a new paranormal comics imprint
Expect aliens, poltergeists, demons, fairies, and more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. SpectreVision, the film production company co-founded by actorElijah Wood, is entering the comics space with a newly-announced collaboration with Oni Press. The company, which is responsible for cult horror classics like Panos Cosmatos’Mandy(the best Nicholas Cage film? Quite possibly…) and Ana Lily Amirpour’sA Girl Walks Home Alone at Nightis teaming up with Oni to launch a new “pop-up” imprint, High Strangeness, dedicated to comics about paranormal experiences and esoteric subjects.
Dec. 1, 2023
Every option you can change in Baldur's Gate 3 Custom Mode
Custom Mode lets you adjust all sorts of gameplay and difficulty settings in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 Custom Mode has arrived with Patch 5, providing plenty of difficulty and game customization options from enemy aggression to turning off multiclassing.Baldur’s Gate 3already has a few difficulty options, but these customization settings will let you tailor the experience to your preferred style even more.
Dec. 1, 2023
Everything new in the GTA Online Chop Shop update
The GTA Online Chop Shop update adds a Salvage Yard business, Drift Races, fresh rides, and festive surprises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Salvage Yard business is available The headline addition for the Chop Shop update is a newGTA Online Salvage Yardbusiness, which is “fueled by audacious Vehicle Robberies” to provide another stream of illicit income. Under the cover of the Red’s Auto Parts property you’ll be stealing, stripping down, and selling some of the hottest vehicles in the city, at the behest of real-estate developer Yusuf Amir from The Ballad of Gay Tony.
Dec. 1, 2023
Film fans discuss all of the things that seem normal in movies, but would be crazy in real life
We’ve rounded up our favorite comments When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cinema fans are debatingthe most unrealistic things that only happen in movies, and we can’t stop laughing. The top comment? “Throwing away the gun when it runs out of ammo.” This is a common action trope, though the replies point out that John Wick is a great example of doing the opposite, adding that we always know his ammo count down to how many mags he has left.
Dec. 1, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 actor criticizes job security in the games industry amid thousands of lay offs: "Honestly, are we going to get serious?"
“An astonishing year for the video games that have been made, but not necessarily for the industry that it reflects.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ben Starr, the voice behindFinal Fantasy 16’smain man Clive, called out the video game industry’s recent instability in a viral clip. “Honestly, are we going to get serious?” the actor asks in the interview clip below.
Dec. 1, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 actor says he's heard rumor of an announcement, everyone gets excited for a DLC reveal
Here we go again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16players are getting their hopes up for a DLC reveal this month off the back of an actor’s tweet. Over the last few days, Yuuya Uchida, who voices protagonist Clive in the Japanese version of Final Fantasy 16, said he’d heard rumor of some sort of announcement coming for the game in December.
Dec. 1, 2023
Final Fantasy Tactics director says there's currently "no plans" to remaster the RPG
Yasumi Matsuno has cleared up the rumors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director of Final Fantasy Tactics has revealedSquare Enixcurrently has “no plans” to remaster the RPG - despite all Earlier this week, Yasumi Matsuno - writer and director of Final Fantasy Tactics - replied to a fan on Twitter and cleared up those remaster rumors. When asked if the developer could add a progression system to the game’s Ultima spell in any potential remasters, Matsuno replied: “Currently, there are no plans for remastering,” before asking the fan (and others) to direct any requests to Square Enix instead of them.
Dec. 1, 2023
Geralt's voice actor reckons Ciri's prepped to be The Witcher 4's leading star
Doug Cockle calls the possibility “really exciting” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Geralt’s voice actor recently theorized about the nebulous upcoming Witcher trilogy, speculating that Ciri will be front and center this time. “The best theory I’ve heard, because it does make sense, is the theory that they’ll focus on Ciri in her adventures in some way, shape, or form,” actor Doug Cockle says in an interview withIGN.
Dec. 1, 2023
GTA 6 fans can't wait to revisit Vice City, even if Rockstar hasn't confirmed that's where we're going yet
The palm trees have got fans' attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re just days away from seeing the first-everGTA 6trailer and the teaser image Rockstar used to announce its release date has got fans thinking about Vice City again. Earlier today on December 1, Rockstar put GTA 6 fans out of their misery by sharing exactly when we’ll be getting that all-importantfirst trailer.
Dec. 1, 2023
GTA 6 trailer predictions: Everything we hope to see on December 5
Grand Theft Advent | Ahead of our first look at the next GTA, we speculate on what might feature on December 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our first look atGTA 6is almostofficiallyhere. Rockstar has confirmed theGTA 6 trailer release timefor Tuesday, December 5 at 9am ET / 2pm UK. Given we’ve waited an absolute age for anything even slightly concrete pertaining to the next mainline Grand Theft Auto game by this point – its predecessor,GTA 5, spanned not one, not two, butthreeconsole generations, in case you needed reminding – let’s take a second to breathe that in.
Dec. 1, 2023
Hellblade 2 seemingly set to release soon as Phil Spencer teases, "We don't have much longer to wait"
The Xbox boss has praised developer Ninja Theory and says he “loves how the game is coming together” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas hinted that Hellblade fans won’t have to wait much longer for the next chapter of Senua’s story. In a recent interview, Spencer was asked which upcoming releases he’s most excited about. Top of his list isSenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2.
Dec. 1, 2023
Hideo Kojima is just as hyped about the Mad Max prequel Furiosa as we are
He’s already watched the trailer 10 times When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re here forHideo Kojima’s enthusiasm forMad Max: Fury Roadprequel Furiosa. The gaming legend behind everything from Metal Gear toDeath Strandingis a big fan of George Miller’s franchise. When thenew trailerfor the Chris Hemsworth and Anya Taylor-Joy movie was released online, Kojima made his excitement very clear on Twitter.
Dec. 1, 2023
How to get the Baldur's Gate 3 epilogue and have one last party at camp
Reunite with your companions in the BG3 epilogue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Baldur’s Gate 3 epilogue triggers just after the pier scene at the very end of the game. To see it, you’ll need to load into an old save at a particular point in time. You can also just keep playing your current save file until you reach the end of your playthrough, if you can be patient enough to wait for the latestBaldur’s Gate 3content.
Dec. 1, 2023
How to watch Doctor Who Wild Blue Yonder today: stream 60th anniversary episode 2 from anywhere
Wild Blue Yonder casts the Doctor and Donna into space When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Doctor Who 60th Anniversary Specials are here and the first episode,The Star Beast, more than lived up to expectations with David Tennant and Catherine Tate reuniting for new adventures in the Tardis. Episode 2, Wild Blue Yonder, hits TV screen and streaming services shortly.
Dec. 1, 2023
If the Fallout TV show wants to succeed, it needs to lean into the games' trademark cynical humor
To stand out, the Fallout series must embrace the games' beloved cartoonish aspects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard - a man who is equal parts Bethesda Studios director, open world gaming evangelist, and meme -has said that the show willbe “dark” but also have a “bit of a wink to it”. This is good news! In order to stick out amidst a modern wave of grueling dystopian television like The Walking Dead, The Last of Us, The Handmaid’s Tale - amongst many others - Fallout needs to take advantage of its innate strengths.
Dec. 1, 2023
In just a few words, Chris Hemsworth immediately sells us on his Furiosa character – and he sounds like the perfect Mad Max villain
Hemsworth plays Dementus in the Mad Max prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, thatisChris Hemsworth terrorizing Anya Taylor-Joy’s Furiosa and the wider Wasteland in thenew Furiosa trailer. He certainly looks the part and, in a new interview, the Thor actor has also given us a taste of what else to expect from Dementus in the prequel toMad Max: Fury Road.
Dec. 1, 2023
Mad Max fan points out one issue with the first Furiosa trailer
One Mad Max fan doesn’t seem too happy with the Furiosa trailer, but others disagree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thefirst trailer for Furiosahas hit the internet, and Mad Max fans are already debating whether or not it will live up toMad Max: Fury Road, judging by the use of CGI and visual effects. One fan took toRedditand raised the issue, “No hate to the trailer/movie at all, I was just expecting less CGI, I mean, Fury Road had CGI and lots of compositing obviously, but it valued practical effects too.
Dec. 1, 2023
Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy will save the world in a new Jackpot and Black Cat title
Mary Jane and Black Cat are becoming superhero BFFs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mary Jane Watson and Felicia Hardy are teaming up once again as Jackpot and the Black Cat for a new four issue limited series starting this March. Written by Celeste Bronfman, who also wrote the upcoming Jackpot one-shot, with art from Emilio Laiso, and a cover by superstar cover artist Adam Hughes, Jackpot and Black Cat continues the partnership that’s been building between MJ and Felicia since last year’s Dark Web event.
Dec. 1, 2023
One of 2023's best movies swings into the streaming top spot
Across the Spider-Verse tops Nielsen’s streaming charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Versehas taken the streaming world by storm, swinging to the top ofNielsen’s top 10 chart since its release on Netflix. With 1.136 billion minutes watched, the movie came in not just at the top of the Netflix chart, but also at the top of the streaming chart overall as the most-streamed movie or show on any platform.
Dec. 1, 2023
Phil Spencer says Xbox Game Pass has made small games and retro revivals more viable: "Banjo fans, I hear you"
“I don’t bring up games just to tease to no end” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recent interview, Xbox bossPhil Spencerhad a lot to say about potential revivals for a number of series across theMicrosoftandActivision Blizzardback catalog. He called out the classic Rare platformer Banjo-Kazooie by name and was quick to say, “I don’t bring up games just to tease to no end.
Dec. 1, 2023
PlayStation Portal stick drift is seemingly pretty easy to fix
Three cheers for repairability! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was only a matter of time before someone cracked open the PlayStation Portal, and we’ve got great news for those of you with stick drift fears. Poking around inside the handheld reveals that, unlike a regular Dualsense, its thumb sticks are pretty easy to replace, even if you’re somewhat of a novice.
Dec. 1, 2023
Pokemon Horizons: The Series review: "The anime has plenty of life left in a post-Ash world"
Pokemon kicks off a new era with a charming adventure, though new hero Liko proves to be an inconsistent replacement for Ash Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Earlier this year,Pokemon said goodbye to Ash Ketchum. After becoming a Pokemon Master and the best there ever was, the hit anime series chose to head for new horizons and, well, here they are.
Dec. 1, 2023
PS5 Slim gets even slimmer thanks to custom "Tiny PS5" that somehow barely runs hotter than the real thing
Lots of tech packed into one small machine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThePS5 Slimshaves off a few centimeters fromSony’s usually chunky console, but that leaner version wasn’t lean enough for one modder, who subsequently shrunk the console down even further to create the Tiny PS5. YouTubechannel Not From Concentrate (NFC) is normally known for shrinking PC rigs, but now their sights turn to the PS5.
Dec. 1, 2023
Russell T Davies on making Doctor Who more representative of society: "It is part of my make-up"
Exclusive: Russell T Davies opens up to SFX magazine about his return to Doctor Who When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Russell T Davies has returned to Doctor Who, helming a series of anniversary specials before Ncuti Gatwa takes over as the Doctor. Speaking toSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover, Davies opens up about the new episodes and how it wasn’t a conscious choice “to be progressive and to reflect more of society”, but rather something innate to his writing.
Dec. 1, 2023
Spirittea is the perfect Spirited Away sim with its ghost-filled bathhouse
Indie Spotlight | Spirittea will have you washing towels and mopping floors for the spirits and loving it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was into Spirittea the minute it was pitched as “Stardew Valley crossed with Spirited Away”. In reality, this is as close as we’re probably going to get to a Spirited Away game. Remember that moment in Spirited Away when Sen discovers - with a little help from No-Face - that the Stink Spirit that comes to the baths is actually a powerful energy?
Dec. 1, 2023
Suicide Squad goes anime in the first trailer for 2024’s most unlikely mashup – and it’s from the studio behind Attack on Titan
What is this, some sort of Suicide Squad anime? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This isn’t a fever dream: Suicide Squad Isekai is a fully-fledged anime series from some of Japan’s finest talents – and the studio behind Attack on Titan. First up, what’s an isekai? Good question. Traditionally a genre focusing on a person or group of people being transported to a new and unfamiliar world, isekai has long been a staple of anime.
Dec. 1, 2023
The Baldur's Gate 3 patch notes didn't mention the most important change, but players sure found it: penis physics
Jiggle physics for all, Larian seems to say When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3patch 5 was jam-packed with big gameplay features likea punishing new difficulty tier, aD&D-inspired custom mode, anexpanded epilogue for the core characters, and along-awaited inventory fix. One thing the mammoth patch notes didn’t mention was enhanced penis physics, but the RPG’s tirelessly horny community spotted this change almost instantly and wasted no time putting these physically simulated bits through their paces.
Dec. 1, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer release time has been announced with a tease for a Miami-inspired Vice City setting
Mark your calendars for our first look at GTA 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstGTA 6trailer will release next week, Rockstar has confirmed. After telling fans that they canexpect the first trailer for GTA 6 to drop in December, Rockstar has very quickly confirmed exactly when the trailer is set to go live. On December 1, the developer shared the image below letting us know that the first-ever GTA 6 trailer is comingTuesday, December 5at9AM ET / 6AM PT / 2PM GMT.
Dec. 1, 2023
The Witcher 4 devs want their new RPG to be a good entry point, even if you didn't play The Witcher 3
The developer wants to please new and long-time fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4developerCD Projekt Redwants the next installment of the RPG series to be an entry point for newcomers, as well as please long-time fans. In an interview with Italian outletLega Nerd(translated byWCCF Tech), The Witcher 4’s game director Sebastian Kalemba reveals the studio’s plans for the highly anticipated sequel.
Dec. 1, 2023
This Marvel fan has the most perfect plot idea for Thor 5 – and it involves Ted Lasso's Roy Kent
Brett Goldstein played Hercules in a Thor: Love and Thunder mid-credits scene, and fans want him back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan has pitched his idea for the next Thor movie, and Brett Goldstein’s Hercules is definitely involved. “I still want to see Thor protect earth and his friends from Hercules, Zeus and the other gods in one final feat of strength for the character.
Dec. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's new epilogue bestows canon status on Bing Bong, the baby imp the RPG's cast created in its D&D campaign
Lae’zel won’t be too happy about this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developers have seeming certified one of the community’s most beloved characters as ‘canon’ with the game’s new epilogue. It was back in September whenBaldur’s Gate 3 players first fell in love with Bing Bong. The character wasn’t actually in the RPG, but in a spin-off tabletop Dungeons & Dragons session involving the Baldur’s Gate 3 cast, where the party encountered a loveable baby imp working in a store called Adventurer’s Mart.
Nov. 30, 2023
Avengers Inc. is ending with #5 and I'm honestly heartbroken
Avengers Inc. has been a quirky bright spot in Marvel’s line, and it’s ending way too soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s about to be an Avengers Inc. shaped hole in my heart, as the Avengers mystery solving spin-off will apparently end prematurely with issue #5, according to aSubstack postfromMarvel Comicsexecutive editor Tom Brevoort. “Unfortunately, there weren’t enough like you, so we will be wrapping up the series with issue #5,” Brevoort states in response to a fan question about whether Avengers Inc.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 devs keep the patch 5 hype going by teasing "labors of love and some surprises" left in store: "Finally, we did this"
Patch 5 is still slated to launch this week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3developers are talking up patch 5 as possibly one of the most important post-launch updates for the RPG. So far, we’ve been drip-fed information aboutBaldur’s Gate 3 patch 5over the past week or so, and it all sounds lovely. We’ve got the likes of Astarion’s weird kissing animation being fixed,a Withers-hosted epilogue party, and other unannounced features yet to come.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 5 is so big that it requires more disk space than the entire game
That’ll be 130GB of free space, please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:We’ve just got more word on Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5! Not only are you gettingan epilogue with “some of the most complex writing in the game"and anew mode that basically outlaws save-scumming, Larian has finally introduced a long-awaitedinventory fix that lets you manage all companionseven if they aren’t in your party.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 5's best change is a long-awaited inventory fix that lets you manage all companions even if they aren't in your party
Praise Shar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest patch brings a raft of welcome fixes, though my favorite is that taking and giving from everyone’s inventory is finally becoming less of a headache. As developer Larian Studios explains, patch 5 comes with improved inventory access, which allows you to manage the inventory of all your companions from one, blessed UI.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player traps themselves in Hell by casting Silence on the Devil himself
Or, you know, half-Devil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player inadvertently trapped themselves in Hell for eternity by silencing Raphael for good. Be warned: spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3 follow! If you’ve ventured to Sharess' Caress in Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 3, you’ll know you can have a showdown with Raphael in the House of Hope.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's new custom difficulty mode lets you make the RPG as easy as you want - or you can have a "more realistic D&D experience"
Custom Mode will let you make Baldur’s Gate 3 just as easy or hard as you want When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3patch 5 is upon us, with a host of major additions including a super-tough hardcore difficulty mode - but it also adds a way to make the RPG just as easy or difficult as you want it to be.
Nov. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's new Honour Mode adds an uber-difficult twist to every single boss fight, and even makes save-scumming illegal
Say goodbye to “unintended exploits” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Patch 5 has arrived inBaldur’s Gate 3, and with it comes a new game mode only for the most hardcore adventurers in Faerûn. Released alongside a more flexible Custom Mode difficulty, Honour Mode will force players to forego the widely accepted practice of save-scumming, preventing you from reloading past saves to circumvent unwanted dice rolls.
Nov. 30, 2023
Call of Duty devs know you're mad about skill-based matchmaking, and for once will actually explain what they're doing about it
“We haven’t spent the time to pull together all of our work to share with you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3reignited the long-smoldering battle over the validity and fairness of skill-based matchmaking, and with frustrations now threatening to boil over, the Call of Duty team says they’ll actually tell players what’s going on under the hood of ELO and SBMM and MMR and everything else.
Nov. 30, 2023
Candela Obscura interview: Have fun, be safe, and get wrecked
Interview | We catch up Aabria Iyengar and Liam O’Brien on scares, the latest episode, and why horror needs laughs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I talked a lot of shit to Spenser and Matt,” Aabria Iyengar laughs when I ask the latest Game Master of Critical Role’s Candela Obscura if there was any friendly competition between her Circle of Tide and Bone and the preceding circles, GM’ed by Matthew Mercer and Spenser Starke.
Nov. 30, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 boss says "if you dislike the simulation, this game just might not be for you," then immediately apologizes for saying that
“It’s disappointing we weren’t able to meet the expectations that were set by the stellar marketing campaign” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. City builder fans got into a bit of a tizzy after one questionable comment from Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of developer Colossal Order, suggested that players would just have to get used to the gameplay issues ofCities: Skylines 2.
Nov. 30, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 update 2.1 brings "new and hotly anticipated gameplay elements," but you'll have to wait until a stream tomorrow to find out what they are
No one was expecting a new update for the RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077is getting a free update alongside its ‘Ultimate Edition’ next month, and the devs will reveal what’s in the new update tomorrow. Earlier today, November 30, CD Projekt announced update 2.1 for Cyberpunk 2077, which is set to launch for free when the Ultimate Edition hits shelves next week on December 5.
Nov. 30, 2023
Disney boss Bob Iger puts The Marvels’ poor performance down to the pandemic
According to Disney CEO, COVID is to blame for The Marvels' lackluster box office performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever sinceThe Marvelstanked at the box office during its opening weekend, fans and filmmakers have been trying to figure out what went wrong.DisneyCEO Bob Iger, for his part, is blaming the Covid pandemic. After The Marvels brought inrecord-low box office figures over its opening weekend, making $47 million, many fans put the movie’s lackluster performance down to superhero fatigue, the lack of publicity, or even in some cases, the actors.
Nov. 30, 2023
Doctor Who director shoots down speculation surrounding top-secret new episode
What’s in the Wild Blue Yonder? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next Doctor Who 60th anniversary special is shrouded in mystery. That has, in turn, caused the Whoniverse to wildly speculate that we’re getting everything from a multi-Doctor adventure to cameos from previous companions – and even a surprise Ncuti Gatwa reveal. The director of ‘Wild Blue Yonder’, Tom Kingsley, hastaken to Twitterto dampen the hype somewhat, promising no “surprise returning actors or villains.
Nov. 30, 2023
First trailer for Mad Max prequel introduces Anya Taylor-Joy's take on Imperator Furiosa, and an unrecognizable Chris Hemsworth
The first trailer has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Furiosa trailer is here, and it gives audiences the first proper look at Anya Taylor-Joy, as Imperator Furiosa. The new trailer for theMad Max: Fury Roadprequel gives us a glimpse into Furiosa’s origins as she’s snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers by the Warlord Dementus. While Furiosa navigates life with Biker Horde, she does everything she can to survive her trials and return home through the Wasteland.
Nov. 30, 2023
Former Mass Effect devs' new survival game Nightingale is getting a stress test in early 2024
We can expect more info in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nightingale, the gorgeous survival game from former Mass Effect devs, is getting an open stress test early next year. For those who took part in any previous Nightingale playtests, Inflexion Games has said “this stress test is completely separate from any previous playtesting” - meaning you still need to register your interest even if you’ve received a code or anything before.
Nov. 30, 2023
From Geonosian brain worms to the Sarlacc pit, Star Wars fans are reminding us that the galaxy far, far away is actually terrifying
The galaxy is one terrifying place When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It can’t all be Baby Yoda and Loth-cats. Star Wars fans are reminding us that the galaxy far, far away is actually a terrifying place, full of horrors spine-chilling enough to keep you awake at night. In a Reddit discussion over the scariest things in the Star Wars universe, fans have plenty of ideas.
Nov. 30, 2023
I am once again asking you to check out an Asus ROG Ally deal
The Ally just keeps getting cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I fully expected theAsusROG Ally to shoot back up in price after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but the opposite just happened to the Ryzen Z1 model. For whatever reason, you can now pick up the lower spec version of the gaming handheld for the same price as a 256GB Steam Deck LCD, I’d say it’s worth it for the wider compatibility alone
Nov. 30, 2023
I can't believe this RTX 4060 gaming laptop deal is still on the shelves
Grab an RTX 4060 gaming laptop for just $749 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve potentially written up hundreds of gaming laptop deals in my time, but this one still shocked me. The fact that this RTX 4060 Gigabyte G5 is still discounted a week after this year’s November mega sales is even more impressive. It’s the cheapest price I’ve seen on a machine of this scale, it’s $50 less than it was this time last week, and it’s still in stock at Best Buy.
Nov. 30, 2023
Inspired by the Yakuza games, this martial arts-trained animator has spent 11 years exploding out of his own clothes because he thought "it looks fun"
Interview | Thirsty Suitors is a stylish RPG, and its clothes-ripping motif is no coincidence When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Yakuza games,now the Like a Dragon games, are about a lot of things. Drama, family, accountability, crime. Innovations in bicycle physical therapy. Manly men with manly men, entrepreneurship, and guns that simply do not work. One constant in the famously eclectic games is an aggressive enthusiasm for disrobing.
Nov. 30, 2023
Jodie Foster says there are two movies everyone should watch at least once - and one is Team America
Looks like Jodie Foster is Trey Parker fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From starring in smash hit movies such as Silence of the Lambs andTaxi Driver, it comes as no surprise that Jodie Foster has impeccable taste in films, but one of her recent movie recommendations comes as a bit of a shock. In a conversation withInterview magazine, the actor was asked to pick one movie she thinks everyone should see at least once in their lifetime.
Nov. 30, 2023
Kung fu by way of Elden Ring: Edge 392 dives into Everstone’s lavish sandbox adventure, Where Winds Meet
“We are firm believers that an open-world game offers players unparalleled freedom” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With few exceptions, the open-world game has largely been the preserve of Western studios – those with deep enough pockets to fund the development of large-scale sandboxes, rich in scope and detail alike. But with publisher NetEase evidently prepared to splash the cash, Hangzhou-based Everstone is plotting to put China at the very heart of the genre with the forthcoming Where Winds Meet.
Nov. 30, 2023
Love Actually creator addresses a Hugh Grant costume blunder that you might have missed
Exclusive: Richard Curtis tells GamesRadar+ that there’s one error in Love Actually he can’t unsee When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As soon as the days get colder, there’s one question everyone starts pondering: How soon is too soon to watchLove Actuallyagain? Endlessly rewatchable, many viewers will know the scenes inside and out, but unlike the film’s writer and director Richard Curtis, you might not have noticed a pretty glaring continuity error with Hugh Grant’s Prime Minister.
Nov. 30, 2023
Meet Spider-Man's super-team that will help him put an end to Gang War
‘Gang War’ kicks off in earnest in Amazing Spider-Man #39 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s big’Gang War' crossover is officially here. And after getting off to an explosive start, Spider-Man is bringing together a team of vigilante heroes from across New York City to help quellthe fighting between the city’s gangsin December 6’s Amazing Spider-Man #39 from writer Zeb Wells and penciler John Romita, Jr.
Nov. 30, 2023
Michael Fassbender says he's often mistaken for Ewan McGregor and has even signed pictures for confused fans
Michael Fassbender gets mistaken for Ewan McGregor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Fassbender has said he gets mistaken for Ewan McGregor – and, honestly, we don’t really see it. “Ewan McGregor,” Fassbender said when asked by theHappy Sad Confusedpodcast the last actor he was mistaken for. “I’ve signed pictures of him… That’s happened a couple of times.”
Nov. 30, 2023
Open-world survival hit Sons of the Forest leaves Early Access in under 3 months with new story updates featuring a beloved Alan Wake 2 actor
Shawn Ashmore will be joining Sons of the Forest as Timmy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of hit open-world survival gameSons of the Foresthas announced the game will be leaving early access early next year and getting additional content. The rest of the post reveals that X-Men, The Boys, andAlan Wake 2actor Shawn Ashmore has joined the cast, voicing side character Timmy LeBlanc.
Nov. 30, 2023
PlayStation Portal review: “I wish I could take this one trick pony outside”
The PlayStation Portal is excellent at being a PS5 Remote Play handheld, but it ultimately feels like it should have more strings to its bow. If you’re simply looking for a way to play PlayStation 5 games at home while having DualSense controls at your fingertips, picking up Sony’s device might be worthwhile. However, there are various other alternatives capable of providing almost the same functionality while serving more than one purpose.
Nov. 30, 2023
Resisting the Dark Urge in Baldur's Gate 3 is the most fulfilling RPG experience
Opinion | Going against the Dark Urge in Baldur’s Gate 3 is the most satisfying way to experience the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There have been several occasions where I’ve stumbled upon something new inBaldur’s Gate 3that completely passed me by in previous playthroughs. In fact, pretty much every run has presented me with something I haven’t seen before.
Nov. 30, 2023
Richard Curtis on the enduring legacy of Love Actually, his favorite Christmas movie, and his return to the genre with Genie
Exclusive: Richard Curtis opens up to GamesRadar+ about his new movie Genie and the enduring legacy of Christmas movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the brains behind most people’s go-to Christmas movie, Richard Curtis is a busy man at this time of year. Not only do theLove Actuallytexts start chiming in around December 1 for the writer and director, but it’s hard to escape the endless dissection of the enduring classic that kicks off online as days grow shorter.
Nov. 30, 2023
Rockstar co-founder and GTA lead writer's new project kicks off with a graphic novel and podcast series, not a video game
American Caper and A Better Paradise begin next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former GTA series lead isn’t actually working on new video games at his studio after all. Back in June 22,Rockstar co-founder and GTA veteran Dan Houser departed the studioto found a new studio called Absurd Ventures. It’d be natural to assume Houser would be sticking to the video game business, but his two new projects at the studio, American Caper and A Better Paradise, actually aren’t video games at all.
Nov. 30, 2023
Russell T Davies teases new Doctor Who villain The Goblin King and a cameo from Davina McCall
The Christmas special premieres December 25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC has released brand new images from the upcoming Doctor Who Christmas special, with showrunner Russell T Davies teasing the series' newest villain. The special, titled The Church on Ruby Road, marks Ncuti Gatwa’s first episode as the Fifteenth Doctor. Millie Gibson is set to make her debut as Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s companion.
Nov. 30, 2023
Sebastian Stan is taking on another biopic – and this time he's playing Donald Trump
He’ll star alongside Jeremy Strong and Maria Bakalova When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sebastian Stan is no stranger to biopics – but his next one is a little different. The Marvel star is set to play a younger version of Donald Trump in new movie The Student. According to the movie’s official logline, “The Student is an exploration of power and ambition set in a world of corruption and deceit.
Nov. 30, 2023
Surprise! The Halo TV show is now free on YouTube and season 2 is apparently out this February
This one might’ve been an accident When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Paramount+ YouTube channel now includes a Halo season 1playlistwith all nine episodes streaming at full length in full HD quality. The season is fully visible for me in the US, though you might be locked out from viewing it if you’re in a different region. The Halo TV series is set to have a major presence at the BrazilianCCXP conventionthis weekend, with a Paramount+ panel on Saturday, December 2 featuring showrunner David Wiener and executive producer Kiki Wolfkill, alongside stars Pablo Schreiber (Master Chief) and Joseph Morgan (James Ackerson).
Nov. 30, 2023
Thanksgiving 2 is officially a go, announces director Eli Roth
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanksgiving 2 has officially been greenlit. The slasher, based on a viral fake trailer created by Roth and writing partner Rendell for Quentin Tarantino’s Grindhouse, has grossed $30 million against a $15 million budget in just two weeks at the box office. Nell Verlaque stars as Jessica, the daughter of a greedy CEO (Rick Hoffman) whose supermarket was the site of a fatal Black Friday riot.
Nov. 30, 2023
The best Magic: The Gathering format is one you're probably not playing
Opinion | Cube is where it’s at When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re a Magic: The Gathering player who plays the game online, you’ve most likely run into Cube draft. It’s a seasonal format, a Draft environment where, online at least, you mostly draft from the most powerful and well-known cards in the game. It’s a fun distraction that’ll show up at the back end of a limited format to break the monotony that can build in one of thebest card gamesfor a couple of weeks.
Nov. 30, 2023
The latest GTA 6 trailer theory hinges on a GTA Online event that's been mysteriously extended to stretch past Rockstar's 25th anniversary
Grand Theft Auto fans are eating well in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. December is nearly here, and that means, from tomorrow onwards, theGTA 6trailer could drop at any moment. The question Grand Theft Auto fans are naturally asking, though, is when - with the latestGTA Onlineevent being the newest source of excitement. As anyone who plays GTA Online will know, the open-world multiplayer hijinx ‘em up gets a weekly event to keep things interesting – specific game modes pay out more money and offer increased reputation gains, car discounts, and more.
Nov. 30, 2023
The Marvel Multiverse RPG does one thing better than any other superhero game
Opinion | It’s an Avengers-level threat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When we first learned of a role-playing game based on Marvel’s storied universe, there was apprehension. Marvel wasn’t the first comic company that’d attempted to take its storytelling from page to RPG. But, that transition hasn’t always been smooth. Marvel’s problem is that there’s just too much continuity and complex lore to adapt into a single rulebook that’s capable of capturing the essence of the fictional landscape.
Nov. 30, 2023
The micro-machines in Horizon Forbidden West: Seeds of Rebellion make this board game a treat
This is a prequel worth checking out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s little doubt at this point that Steamforged Games has its head screwed on the right way when it comes to licensed board games. They’ve managed to build a name for themselves with their own titles (like the friendly Epic Encounters and Animal Adventures), but with the likes of Elden Ring, Resident Evil, and now Runescape on their list of collaborators, it’s clear that the company is becoming the group to turn to when a popular franchise is looking to step into the tabletop world.
Nov. 30, 2023
The new Baldur's Gate 3 epilogue has "some of the most complex writing in the game" with nearly 3,600 lines in its "final goodbye"
Larian bids farewell to its cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3patch 5 is adding a brand new epilogue scene set six months after the main game, and it has a boatload of new dialog. Patch 5 for Baldur’s Gate 3 just launched today, November 30, and it’s one hell of an update,weighing in at 30GB and requiring 130GB of free space.
Nov. 30, 2023
Zack Snyder's Justice League experience meant Rebel Moon was almost a TV show – but the Snyder Cut changed everything
Exclusive: Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon was almost a TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is hitting Netflix in two parts –with directors' cuts to follow– but it was almost made as a TV show, thanks to the director’s experience with his DC epicJustice League. By the time Rebel Moon was being pitched as a TV show, Justice League had reached cinemas.
Nov. 30, 2023
The only Marvel project Zack Snyder would consider is a Daredevil and Elektra movie
Zack Snyder talks Marvel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas revealed the one Marvel project he’d consider directing. Snyder has of course helmed many superhero movies before, but over in the DC universe – he directedWatchmen,Man of Steel,Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, andZack Snyder’s Justice League, but has since left the superhero sphere. In conversation withThe Hollywood Reporter, Snyder revealed that he’d consider directing a Daredevil and Elektra movie for Marvel, potentially adapting Elektra Lives Again – a graphic penned by Frank Miller.
Nov. 30, 2023
The Sonic 3 logo looks like a big shoutout to one of the hedgehog's most beloved games
Live and learn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, we got our first look at Sonic the Hedgehog 3, and whileShadow’s shoes took the initial spotlight, there’s another Easter egg buried in that initial teaser image which has set the hearts of old-school Sonic fans ablaze. If you’re looking for moreupcoming video game movies, you know where to click.
Nov. 30, 2023
Tim Burton celebrates the end of filming Beetlejuice 2 with a photo from set that looks oddly familiar
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming has wrapped on Beetlejuice 2, the sequel to Tim Burton’s iconic horror comedy – and the filmmaker has shared a behind-the-scenes photo that looks eerily familiar. Burton took to Instagram to announce that filming had wrapped, posting a photo of himself sitting on a recognizable set. The wobbly checkerboard floor belongs to none other than the Netherworld waiting room from the first film.
Nov. 30, 2023
We can finally stop asking what this former GTA dev is working on, because Everywhere gets its closed alpha next week
The Everywhere closed alpha is less than a week away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is Everywhere? Nobody outside of Build A Rocket Boy, a studio founded by several GTA veterans, quite seems to know, but it looks like our questions will finally start to be answered when the Everywhere closed alpha kicks off on December 5.
Nov. 30, 2023
With a GTA 6 reveal imminent, pranksters are moving onto the dedicated GTA 7 subreddit to leave messages for their grandchildren: "I was here"
We’ll probably be waiting a while to see proper posts in this subreddit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We may be on the verge of getting our first look atGTA 6, but that hasn’t stopped fans from creating a Reddit community dedicated to GTA 7. As highlighted in the standard GTA subreddit, someone has taken it upon themselves to get a head start when it comes to talking about GTA 7.
Nov. 30, 2023
Wyatt Russell says "it’s time to make a good Marvel movie" with Thunderbolts
Thunderbolts won’t be a typical Marvel movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The story that I think they’ve come up with is really interesting – I know parts of the story and how the story works, I can’t talk about it,” he said at 92NY (perThe Hollywood Reporter). “But it’s not a straightforward Marvel movie as you’ve seen in the past.
Nov. 30, 2023
Zack Snyder doesn't care if some of the Snyder Cut movement was powered by bots: "The movie got made"
A report claimed bots helped power the Snyder Cut movement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas addressed the report that bots helped to power theSnyder Cutmovement – but he’s not that concerned. “The truth is? It doesn’t matter. The movie got made,” Snyder toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “If they were smart enough to employ bots in this thing, then they won.
Nov. 30, 2023
The new Suits spin-off will have the "same energy and good looking people" as the original
“We are working on it right now” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New details have emerged aboutthe upcoming Suits spin-off– and it sounds like we’re getting more of what made the original legal series such a worldwide success. Universal International Studios president Beatrice Springborn told an audience at Content London (H/TVariety) that the new Suits show will “have the same energy and good looking people that the original did” and will be set in the “same timeframe” as the original.
Nov. 29, 2023
Zack Snyder says Rebel Moon could have a "trilogy of sequels" – but that’s not as confusing as it sounds
Exclusive: Zack Snyder teases the wider multimedia plans for Rebel Moon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DirectorZack Snyderhas big plans for his new Netflix sci-fi franchise Rebel Moon - and that includes a “trilogy of sequels.” On whether Rebel Moon would continue with another filmmaker after its initial two movies (December’s Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire is to be followed by The Scargiver next April), Snyder admits in the new issue ofSFX magazine, which features Doctor Who on the cover, “I don’t know how much I would love that.
Nov. 29, 2023
14 years after launch, Gran Turismo fan manages to discover never-before-seen PSP cheat codes "out of pure curiosity"
“You kinda need three hands” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in 2009, Gran Turismo came to PSP. Despite being one of the platform’s best-selling titles, it’s only now - 14 years later - that one fan has managed to discover the hidden cheat codes lying in the game all this time. If you’ve just dusted off your old PSP, charged the battery, and are looking to cheat, just head to the main menu and put in the codes below.
Nov. 29, 2023
2024 crowns a new Barbenheimer: Dragon's Dogma 2 and Princess Peach Showtime launch on the same day, and I am so ready
Barbenheimer? Doom Crossing? No, Princess Pogma 2 is the unlikely crossover for me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All I need is for the rest of the internet to come along on this journey with me. It’s not a Barbenheimer without the memes, after all. I’ve gotten a decent chunk of the GamesRadar+ staff on board - guides writer Will Sawyer suggests we call the whole thing “Princess Pogma 2” - but I need the fan art, the cosplay, and the nonstop in-jokes.
Nov. 29, 2023
350 hours and 5 playthroughs later, Baldur's Gate 3 is still music to my ADHD
Opinion | With equal parts familiarity and novelty, I just can’t get bored of BG3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Watching Nightsong take flight still gives me chills. I’ve been here before, gazing atBaldur’s Gate 3’s gold-veined aasimar as she soars through the skies of the shadow-cursed lands, and I know everything story-wise that comes after. I’ve seen a fair bit of the Sword Coast during my 350 in-game hours, but as I get warmed up for my fifth playthrough, I’m excited as ever to play Baldur’s Gate 3.
Nov. 29, 2023
After seeing the Shadow of the Colossus-worthy fight and elven side quest in Dragon's Dogma 2, I'm sold on Capcom's new RPG
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantasy world The fantasy world of the follow-up already sounds like it will have plenty of intrigue, with it being home to the human kingdom of Vermund and the beastren nation of Battahl. With divides between the nations, everyone is said to have different belief systems, motivations, customs, and cultures that we’ll be put right in the middle of.
Nov. 29, 2023
Ahsoka fan spots heart breaking Sabine Wren parallel with Star Wars Rebels
There’s a call back to Rebels in Ahsoka that will break your heart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AnAhsokafan has spotted a parallel with Star Wars Rebels involvingSabine Wren– and it’s seriously heartbreaking. In Rebels season 3, Sabine returns to Mandalore wielding theDarksaber. When she arrives home, though, her mother, named Ursa, ends up giving the all-important weapon to the villainous Gar Saxon in exchange for Sabine’s safety.
Nov. 29, 2023
Ahsoka's Dave Filoni confirms fate of Sabine Wren's Loth-cat
Dave Filoni’s not worried about Murley When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Murley’s just fine, says Ashoka producer Dave Filoni. “I don’t do the social media or any of that stuff, but it filtered through to me that people were worried that the cat got left alone,” Filoni toldEntertainment Weekly’s Dagobah Dispatchpodcast. “I’m like, I’m a pet owner! Of course, I know what happens to the cat!
Nov. 29, 2023
As Five Nights at Freddy's sequel rumors circle, fans hope it will answer a big plot question
Fans want to know if the movie will follow the second video game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the release of theFive Nights at Freddy’s movie, we have all been wondering when Blumhouse will announce a sequel. But now that rumors of a possible second installment are making the rounds online, fans have one thing on their minds – the plot.
Nov. 29, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Lae'zel actor goes full method and raids the Grove in the name of Minthara, becoming the only cast streamer to take the evil route
Well and truly sticking to the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s Lae’zel has properly leaned into her character by raiding the growth in the name of Minthara. If we know anything about Lae’zel, it’s that she loves a good bloodbath. And, if you’re in the early hours of Baldur’s Gate 3, where better to find a bloodbath than betraying the Druid’s Grove and massacring all the wizards and Tieflings therein?
Nov. 29, 2023
Beyond Good & Evil officially gets its second remaster in 2024, and Ubisoft says the rotten-looking leaked version "is not indicative of the final game"
We’ve had one, yes, but what about second remaster? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “An early development version of Beyond Good & Evil 20th Anniversary Edition was recently released to some Ubisoft Plus subscribers by mistake,” the company said in atweet. “We apologize for any confusion and want to assure our community that this version is not indicative of the final game.
Nov. 29, 2023
Bruce Campbell confirms his Spider-Man and Doctor Strange 2 characters are the same person: "It's called the multiverse, my friend"
The Evil Dead star also revealed he’s been in touch with Marvel recently, hinting at another future cameo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bruce Campbell has confirmed that his characters from Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy andDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madnessare the same person, even if he’s not actually sure who said guy is… In a new interview withComicBook.
Nov. 29, 2023
Cult of the Lamb signs itself up for a sex update after underestimating the thirst of the roguelike's community
Thanks, I hate it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cult of the Lamb is seemingly adding sex as part of a Twitter pledge from its developer. Because nothing is sacred and pure in this world, Cult of the Lamb developer Massive Monster pledged that it’d “add sex” to the game if the game’s Twitter account hit 300,000 followers by the end of the year.
Nov. 29, 2023
DnD Druid class guide: How to become one with nature
Tap into your wild side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Essential info2.Pros & cons3.Best stats4.Best races5.Best background6.Best feats7.Best spells & cantrips For the animal-lovers amongst us, the DnD Druid is the perfect choice of class. Not only will you get to shape-shift into all manner of furry and feathered friends, but you’ll also have the knack for befriending other critters on your adventures.
Nov. 29, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 fans are worried some of the best Vocations from the original RPG won't be returning
But is it a little early to be worrying? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 fans are worried the sequel might miss some of their favorite classes. If you aren’t familiar withCapcom’s cult classic RPG, classes are called ‘Vocations’ and are broken up into three categories: basic, advanced, and hybrid. Fighter, Strider, and Mage make up the basic category, while Warrior, Ranger, and Sorcerer are the advanced Vocations.
Nov. 29, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 has a fascinating take on fantasy languages in RPGs, and I did not expect the Metal Gear Solid 5 vibes
Only this time, we won’t have to kidnap people to translate for us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 has a very intriguing new system, which oddly brings back memories of Metal Gear Solid 5. It’s an incredible little detail that’s honestly been missing from fantasy RPGs and games in general for way too long (as former Vice Games head Austin Walker points out in the comments).
Nov. 29, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 looks set to be Capcom's first $70 base game
But this new price isn’t translating to all other regions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 looks set to beCapcom’s first $70 base price game, but this price increase isn’t directly translating to other regions around the world. As you can see from the Dragon’s Dogma 2 subreddit below, fans aren’t best pleased by the news. “It was good while it lasted,” reads one comment below.
Nov. 29, 2023
Elden Ring player wonders how anyone can like the RPG after accidentally playing hard mode for a month: "I didn’t know there were different carry loads"
“I actually like it now, too,” says the Souls newcomer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Reddit user Legendarygap found themselves in a quandary after tryingElden Ring. They’d played and loved Sekiro, their firstFromSoftwaregame, and everyone said Elden Ring is the best of the best. But from their point of view, it felt terrible to play. It was only a month later that they finally learned about the RPG’s equip load system and realized they’d unintentionally been playing with the absolute worst dodge roll the entire time.
Nov. 29, 2023
Everyone is talking about the power armor in the Fallout TV show
“Given me a bit more hope than I initially had” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game adaptations have a bit of a mixed reputation, but it seems like fans are all in when it comes to theFallout TV show. The Prime Video seriesunveiled a bunch of first look images recently, which seem to have gone down well with loyal players, though there’s one aspect in particular that seems to be getting everyone’s attention: the power armor.
Nov. 29, 2023
Exploring the legacy of my absolute favorite GTA trailer with one of its creators 15 years later: "Of course, having a dope song is always good"
Interview | To the tune of LCD Soundsystem’s ‘Get Innocuous’, this trailer from 2008 was an absolute banger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No shade on NYC, but I don’t think it’s amassivestretch to suggest elements of this sentiment are reflected in GTA 4 protagonist Nico Bellic’s beleaguered pursuit of the American Dream. In the game’s faux-New York City, Bellic’s path is driven by hedonism, granted – not to mention self-destructive, violent and regularly introspective behavior – but the Yugolslavian’s (mis)adventurous journey often portrayed the GTA 4 antihero as swimming against the tide in his bid to fit in.
Nov. 29, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Remake concept art shows Cloud absolutely slaying in other versions of his iconic dress
Cloud looks good in any dress When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The devs behind Final Fantasy 7 Remake have shared some early concept art of Cloud in a dress, and he somehow looks good in every iteration. Square Enixhas shared a tweet that features several sketches of Cloud in various purple, blue, and pink outfits, along with the caption (machine translated): “Today, we present rough art of Cloud in a dress drawn in the early stages of development!
Nov. 29, 2023
From spin-offs to a MCU-style universe, is The Boys becoming everything it’s parodied?
A fierce debate has erupted among the superhero show’s fanbase When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The king is dead, long live the king: Afterthe announcement of the show’s second spin-off The Boys: Mexico, a fierce debate has erupted among The Boys fanbase: is it becoming everything it’s parodied? In reply to a viral tweet that felt The Boys was close to aping everything it mocked, one fanwrote, “I’m sorry I respect you but this logic has always irked me lmao.
Nov. 29, 2023
Frontier is a stunning new sci-fi graphic novel from Citizen Sleeper artist Guillaume Singelin
Interview | The writer/artist discusses his new project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guillaume Singelin is the artistic genius who designed the visuals for acclaimed RPGCitizen Sleeper, a gamewe absolutely lovedon its release last year. His gorgeous, manga-inspired designs have a really unique and characterful look that’s both cartoony and highly technical. We were very excited to learn, then, that he has a new graphic novel on the way.
Nov. 29, 2023
Good job, Destiny 2 players: you bullied that terrible $15 Starter Pack right off the Steam store
The Starter Pack is no longer available on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:It looks like Destiny 2 players have successfully bullied the game’s new Starter Pack right off of Steam. Thestore pageno longer lets you purchase the maligned microtransaction. Original story:Destiny 2’s latest microtransaction is a $15 “Starter Pack"full of junk, and players were quick to hammer it on Steam with product tags like “crime,” “capitalism,” “villain protagonist,” and “psychological horror.
Nov. 29, 2023
Have we been looking at The Dark Knight Returns wrong all this time?
The iconic cover art comes under scrutiny When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s one of the most famous pieces of comics art ever, but have we been looking at it wrong for all these years? YesterdayFrank Millerand Lynn Varley’s iconic cover for 1986’s The Dark Knight Returns came under renewed scrutiny when Twitter (yes, it’s still called that, at least in our world) userKraken Kaptain (@KrakenKaptain)raised the question of if Batman is front or back facing on the cover.
Nov. 29, 2023
"Good things are coming": Netflix confirms The Sandman season 2 has begun filming
Production has restarted on the hit fantasy show based on Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sandman season 2 has begun filming – and we can’t wait. “We never know where dreams will take us,” creator Neil Gaiman wrote in a statement shared toTudum. “35 years ago today, the first issue of The Sandman was released and set so many people, real and imaginary, on paths improbable and journeys unlikely.
Nov. 29, 2023
I'm immediately in love with this turn-based RPG where a pocket knife-wielding mouse fights cats
I love cats but Small Saga will make you root for the rodent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I haven’t even played this unexpectedly adorable RPG where you play as a pocket knife-wielding mouse yet but I’m already in love. Small Saga is a turn-based RPG starring a little mouse holding a regular-sized pocket knife. Developed by Darya Noghani, the game was released on November 16 and quickly gained fans due to the game’s hilarious premise, adorable visuals, and fantasy setting.
Nov. 29, 2023
Iman Vellani knows exactly what the MCU's problem is
Iman Vellani explains what Marvel Studios should do next - and it doesn’t involve trying to top Endgame When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Iman Vellani has Marvel running through her veins. Not only is sheMs. Marvel– co-star ofThe Marvels, no less – but she’s had a long and nerdy history with the company’s comics. As such, she’s pretty well placed to identify why the MCU is flagging a little in a post-Avengers: Endgameworld.
Nov. 29, 2023
Jesse Eisenberg is 'desperate' to start filming Now You See Me 3
“I feel so at ease and comfortable with myself as a performer because the character is” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jesse Eisenberg is ready to make Now You See Me 3, like, right now. “That’s why I love, love them so much, and I’m so desperate to do a third one, Eisenberg toldCollider. “It’s like the only time I could kind of lower my antidepressant dosage because I feel so at ease and comfortable with myself as a performer because the character is.
Nov. 29, 2023
Katee Sackhoff shoots down the most divisive Mandalorian ship
“I think that anytime you put a woman and a man on screen together, it’s bound to happen” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bad news forBo-Katan Kryzeand Din Djarin shippers: Katee Sackhoff has once again stated that there isn’t any potential romance on the horizon. When asked byThe Directif there has ever been any conversation about Bo-Katan and Mando getting together, Sackhoff replied, “No, I think that there’s probably just as much speculation in the shipping of The Armorer and Bo-Katan.
Nov. 29, 2023
Looks like Baldur's Gate 3 patch 5 will give the RPG a new epilogue – here's your invite from Withers
Withers knows how to kick back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It certainly looks likeBaldur’s Gate 3is getting new epilogue scenes in the upcoming patch 5. Earlier this week, Larian announcedBaldur’s Gate 3’s patch 5 would be launching this week, with plenty of surprises in store. Now we might know what one of those surprises is: a brand new epilogue scene featuring none other than Withers throwing a grand old party.
Nov. 29, 2023
Marvel just retconned Nightcrawler and Mystique’s relationship in the most X-Men way possible
An old piece of X-Men apocrypha has finally made its way to official canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A longstanding untold X-Men story has now finally made it to the page in X-Men Blue: Origins #1, shedding a monumental new light on the history of one prominent mutant family with ramifications that could go far beyond those directly involved in the revelation.
Nov. 29, 2023
Ms. Marvel actor Iman Vellani to co-write new Mutant Menace limited series which will send Kamala on "her most dangerous ride yet"
Iman Vellani and Sabir Pirzada write the sequel to The New Mutant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fourth and final issue ofMs. Marvel: The New Mutanthits comic stores today, but Kamala Khan’s adventures aren’t over just yet. A newly-announced follow up series, Ms. Marvel: Mutant Menace, is set to cement her place as a part of the X-Men as she embarks on a dangerous new mission.
Nov. 29, 2023
New Blumhouse horror is about to do for swimming pools what Jaws did for the ocean
Water hasn’t been this scary in decades… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remember when Jaws made us all scared go to into the ocean? Well, new horror movie Night Swim is about to leave us terrified of the water again – only this time, it’ll be backyard swimming pools we’ll be afraid to dip our tootsies in. Produced byAquaman and the Lost Kingdom’s James Wan andM3GAN’s Jason Blum, the Atomic Monster-Blumhouse collaboration stars Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin), Amélie Hoeferle, Gavin Warren, and Wyatt Russell (Monarch: Legacy of the Monsters).
Nov. 29, 2023
New on Netflix: 7 movies and shows you have to watch this December
Rebel Moon Part One: A Child of Fire, The Crown, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, and more are streaming on Netflix this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The festive month is finally here! Other than stuffing your face with leftover turkey and wading through piles of gift wrap, Christmas break is perfect for one other thing - binge-watching Netflix’s newest and freshest movies and TV shows.
Nov. 29, 2023
Pirate Borg review: "Eldritch horror hits the high seas"
If you long to set sail into a world of horror, mystery, and brutality, there’s nothing like Pirate Borg. Combining the terrors of real world history with its own creepy mythos, this high seas adventure offers a grog-swilling, undead slaying, treasure plundering platform for short-term RPG adventures that hold little back. Gonzo, gorey, and greedy, Pirate Borg is perfect for fans of pirates, horror, and the hardcore gameplay style of old-school RPGs.
Nov. 29, 2023
Race to the Raft review: "An odd but very appealing beast"
This team-based puzzle game is perfect if you’re looking for something lighter that your family can play (or you can run solo). While its board art is a little too psychedelic for our tastes and hardcore strategists may get bored, it’s an otherwise delightful option. A fun, dynamic puzzle with wide appeal even beyond puzzle game fans Cutesy cats and simple rules make it family friendly but still challenging to play
Nov. 29, 2023
Resident Evil: The Board Game review - "A terrifying but tantalizing experience every time"
Resident Evil: The Board Game may be Steamforged’s third release, but it takes us back to the very origins of the survival horror genre. Each mechanic works in harmony to create a sensational atmosphere around the table, and the main campaign has plenty of variation to keep things fresh. While the art can be a little repetitive and dark in places, this is a terrifying but tantalizing experience every time.
Nov. 29, 2023
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 reveals first look at Shadow, and we can’t get over his shoes
Here’s your first look at the threequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While we can’t see the full character yet, it does contain a pretty epic look at his shoes, and like almostall of the reactions, we’re desperate for a pair. We still don’t know who is voicing Shadow in the threequel yet, but his appearance was teased inSonic the Hedgehog 2.
Nov. 29, 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse script features a key difference from the movie – a bunch of curse words
Not very PG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Another great moment comes when Miles leaps into the Spider-Verse: “Miles turns. 3… 2… Fuck it. He LEAPS into the [Spider-Verse].” Of course, Across the Spider-Verse was rated PG when it was released in theaters this past spring, which means it needs to be suitable for children as young as eight years old – so no F-bombs.
Nov. 29, 2023
Spider-Man: Gang War kicks off with one shocking moment and an absolute soap opera of a power struggle among Spidey's villains
The Marvel Universe’s Gang War has officially started, and Spider-Man is caught in the middle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As of November 29’s Amazing Spider-Man: Gang War First Strike #1, the Marvel Universe has erupted in a massive turf war among the many criminal factions of New York City, and all comes down to a single brutal moment that kicks it all off.
Nov. 29, 2023
The Black Phone 2 confirms Ethan Hawke's return and summer 2025 release date
Mason Thames, Madeleine McGraw, and more are making an unexpected comeback, too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ethan Hawke is set to reprise his role as The Grabber in upcoming horror sequelThe Black Phone 2, as Blumhouse announces the return of several of the original movie’s cast members. Curious, really, given how the first film wrapped up… Written byDoctor Strangeduo C.
Nov. 29, 2023
The Boys Mexico spin-off is in the works, and Andor’s Diego Luna is reportedly involved
Diego Luna is reportedly involved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boyscinematic universe is getting bigger, at least according to an exciting new report. A Mexico-based spin-off is apparently in the works at Prime Video, and it’s got some very exciting names attached to it. PerVariety, the new project will be set in the wild and bloody superhero universe and take place in Mexico City.
Nov. 29, 2023
The classic GTA trilogy is coming to Netflix
GTA Trilogy Definitive Edition is being “updated for mobile” as it makes its Netflix debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The classic Grand Theft Auto trilogy is coming to Netflix in two weeks as part of the streaming service’s selection of mobile games. Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition will be available via iOS and Android to Netflix subscribers on December 14.
Nov. 29, 2023
The Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 biggest changes
Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 takes the game into a new era with some big updates and new features. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Chapter 5 Season 1 has kicked off the new era with a different island and five new bosses to fight, including swole Peter Griffin, as things go Underground. As usual, a new chapter for Fortnite means there’s an array of pretty significant changes and new features to try.
Nov. 29, 2023
The puzzles in Professor Layton and the New World of Steam look great, but we won't be solving them until 2025
Layton and Luke will be back (eventually) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We just got our first look at Professor Layton and the New World of Steam’s puzzles, but we’ll be waiting quite a while to solve them ourselves. Earlier today, on November 29, developer Level-5 hosted ashowcaseto update fans on all the games they currently have in the works.
Nov. 29, 2023
Unity announces company "reset" as it lets go 265 employees, ends agreement with Lord of the Rings VFX studio
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unity has announced another wave of layoffs as it ends its agreement with Lord of the Rings VFX studio as part of a company “reset,” according to its current CEO. We heard that this could be a possibility earlier this month, as it was reported thatthe developer is “likely” facing layoffsafter announcing its controversial Unity install fee.
Nov. 29, 2023
Win a custom hand-painted SteamWorld Build controller and game code
Build your mining town with the best kit you can get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve got an exciting competition from our friends at Thunderful to give away three custom hand-painted controllers themed to SteamWorld Build. We’ve got one PS5 DualSense, one Xbox Series X controller, and a set of Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons to give away, along with a game code for SteamWorld Build to match each.
Nov. 29, 2023
Wonka director says he had Timothée Chalamet in mind for the role before the script was even finished
Exclusive: Director Paul King says Timothée Chalamet is “a bit of a genius” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There’s little moments where we want to go: this is like a companion piece. “We can just about see how this person grows into an older Gene Wilder,” King tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 29, 2023
Wonka first reactions call the film a “delightfully sweet treat” with an “exceptional” performance from Timothée Chalamet
It looks like the Paddington director has yet another successful movie on his hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reactions for Wonka have hit the internet, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. Written and directed byPaddington’s Paul King, the film follows a young Willy Wonka on his journey to becoming a world-famous chocolatier, from his conflicts with rival candymen to how he came to meet the Oompa-Loompas.
Nov. 29, 2023
WoW Classic Season of Discovery release time - here’s when phase one goes live
Here’s when World of Warcraft Classic Season of Discovery comes out in your timezone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update 2:With a roughly 15 minute delay due to emergency maintenance, WoW Classic servers are back up for Season of Discovery. Update:WoW Classic servers were taken offline shortly before the planned launch of Season of Discovery for whatBlizzard is calling"emergency maintenance.
Nov. 29, 2023
Xbox CFO "excited" by AI believes it can handle localization, scripting, and more: "AI can take care of all that"
The comments haven’t been received well by players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox’s chief financial offer has said he’s “excited” about the possibilities of AI in game development. Stuart also believes AI can open the door for more people to become developers. If there are 100,000 game developers around the world right now, the CFO said, AI can generate code and art assets, opening the path for effectively anyone to become one.
Nov. 29, 2023
Zack Snyder called James Gunn about the DCU – and reveals the one DC film he'd return to direct
Zack Snyder could be tempted back to DC with one particular project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas talked about the new DCU – and he could be tempted back with one project in particular. “I called him and said I wish all the best for him,” Snyder toldThe Hollywood Reporter. “I told him I wanted it to work.
Nov. 29, 2023
Here's how to watch PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted
Get your PC Gaming Show stream link right here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to know how to watch the PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Powered by Intel? Thankfully, you’ve come to the right place. Our sibling site PCGamer is counting down the “25 most exciting unreleased games," pulling together 70 ‘council members’ to do just that. If you’re wondering who that council includes, you’ve got industry veterans, journalists, and content creators from Sid Meier of Civilization fame to AbleGamers director Steven Spohn.
Nov. 28, 2023
"Every word" of Silent Hill Ascension was "written by real people," claims CEO amid barrage of AI accusations
The curse of the BerryMan has struck Silent Hill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CEO ofSilent Hill Ascensionco-creator Genvid Technologies has defended the game from claims that parts of it were written by AI text generators. Navok’s comments come after a barrage of criticism leveled at the latest episode of Ascension, most notably during a scene in which characters stumble on a character who says they’re foraging for berries in the wood.
Nov. 28, 2023
"Everybody is back" for the This is Spinal Tap sequel, confirms director Rob Reiner
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The filmmaker shared the news during an appearance on theRHLSTP with Richard Herringpodcast. “We’re going to start shooting in the end of February and everybody is back,” he added, before mentioning that the likes of Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks and “a few other surprises” are set to have cameos in the follow-up.
Nov. 28, 2023
"Independent can mean different things to different people," says Geoff Keighley as Dave the Diver drives debate over what an 'indie game' actually is
Dave the Diver is nominated for Best Independent Game at this year’s Game Awards, but should it be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We see the term banded about all the time, but what exactly is an indie game? Typically, it’s used to describe a game created by a small team, and without the financial support of a large publisher.
Nov. 28, 2023
A disturbing detail turns Disney classic Beauty and the Beast into a horror movie
You’ll never watch Beauty and the Beast the same way again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a very disturbing detail about Beauty and the Beast that will change the way you watch theDisneyclassic, and it basically turns the film into a horror movie. The film, of course, involves a castle full of enchanted furniture: all the servants have been cursed alongside the Beast, and if he can’t find true love by the time the last petal of that magical rose falls, he’ll be a beast forever – and his servants will never turn back to their human selves, either.
Nov. 28, 2023
A former Riverdale star just won the award that made Ke Huy Quan a shoo-in for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar
Awards season is officially underway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Awards season is officially upon us, and former Riverdale actor Charles Melton seems like a shoo-in to win the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. Melton won Outstanding Supporting Performance at the Gotham Awards for his role inMay December, the latest movie fromCarolhelmer Todd Haynes, which stars Natalie Portman as an actor who goes to meet and study the life of a woman she’ll be playing in an upcoming film.
Nov. 28, 2023
A hugely divisive game adaptation is now top of Netflix, and fans feel vindicated
Uncharted has topped the Netflix charts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg’s game adaptation Uncharted has climbed to the top of the Netflix movie chart in the UK. The action film based on the beloved video game split fans and reviewers when it was first released and features awildly different audience and critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Nov. 28, 2023
After 400 hours in Baldur's Gate 3, I made one big decision that led me to a Lord of the Rings-style battle
Opinion| Sometimes it really does pay to try new things in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InBaldur’s Gate 3, a bugbear beckons on a horde of goblins towards the gate of the Emerald Grove. Behind him, a large ogre looms and two giant spiders skuttle down a pathway to join the fray. After the drow Minthara walks onto ledge to preside over the ensuing battle, a chorus of metal clangs can be heard as the goblins shake their crude weapons in the air.
Nov. 28, 2023
Alien: Romulus star confirms the new movie’s timeline, and sends plot speculation into overdrive
Cailee Spaeny shared the details When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hype for Fede Alvarez’s Alien movie is pretty colossal withRidley Scott already giving it high praise. Now, we finally know when it sits on the franchise’s timeline, and it’s got us speculating what this might mean for the plot of Alien: Romulus. Cailee Spaeny, who is set to lead the new movie, gaveVarietythe details, confirming it takes place between Alien andAliens.
Nov. 28, 2023
As it sends off Cyberpunk 2077 and eyes The Witcher 4, CDPR wants its games to be "something that we've never made at this scale"
CDPR is working to build out parallel AAA development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With work onCyberpunk 2077winding down post-Phantom Libertyand more resources now being shifted toThe Witcher 4,CD Projekt Redhopes to expand its development operations to a scale “not precedented in the history of our company.” That’s straight from CFO Piotr Nielubowicz, who discussed the studio’s ambitions during an earningsconferenceearlier today.
Nov. 28, 2023
Asked about The Last of Us Part 3, Neil Druckmann says "we have other projects in the works at Naughty Dog"
The creative director isn’t commenting on the potential sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2’s director still isn’t commenting on whether a sequel is of interest to the developer. Neil Druckmann recently spoke toEntertainment Weeklyshortly afterThe Last of Us 2 Remasteredwas revealed earlier this month. When asked about whether The Last of Us 3 might ever be happening atNaughty Dog, the co-president wouldn’t directly address the possibility.
Nov. 28, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players are begging Larian for masquerade ball DLC: "I would pay like thirty thousand dollars for it"
“this could be a two to four hour experience and i would pay sixty american dollars for it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turns out what everyone wants fromBaldur’s Gate 3 DLCis a masquerade ball - and who can blame them? The Twitter user below posits that they’d shell out somewhere in the region of $30,000 forBaldur’s Gate 3DLC themed around a masquerade ball.
Nov. 28, 2023
Batman '89: Echoes just introduced a new Harley Quinn - and she looks exactly like Madonna
The comic book Burtonverse calls back to an unmade movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Burton’s original1989 Batmanfilm casts a very long shadow over the superhero movie genre. Burton conjured a wonderfully gothic vision of Gotham City, while Michael Keaton’s wired and dangerous take on the Caped Crusader remainsrightly beloved- he certainly won our hearts again this year inThe Flash.
Nov. 28, 2023
Batman: Arkham Knight's leaked Robert Pattinson Batsuit is real, but it's now a timed Switch exclusive
I am vengeance. I am the night. I am exclusive to Nintendo Switch for now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-awaited Robert Pattinson Batsuit for Batman: Arkham Knight is officially real, but the only place you can get it for now is in the upcoming Arkham Trilogy collection on Switch. Batman: Arkham Trilogy hits Switch on December 1.
Nov. 28, 2023
Bethesda customer support is still replying to individual negative Starfield reviews on Steam
There’s a fair few negative reviews flying around on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda is still responding to individual negativeStarfieldreviews on Steam, over two months after the RPG first launched. Earlier this month,Starfield dropped to a ‘Mixed’ overall user review ratingon Steam a few months out from launching, with some players crowning it “Bethesda’s most mediocre game to date.
Nov. 28, 2023
Bethesda responding to negative Starfield reviews is no surprise, say indie devs who do the same: "This is becoming industry standard"
“It makes a big difference when it comes to the algorithm” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda’s enduring a fair amount of ridicule for its responses to negativeStarfieldreviews, but according to some indie devs who do the same, this sort of thing is quickly becoming standard practice in the industry. For months,Bethesda customer support has been responding to individual negative Starfield reviews on Steam.
Nov. 28, 2023
CDPR exec can't help but laugh when asked in an earnings conference if Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 will air next year
Edgerunners season 2 has not been announced, but CDPR is working on non-game projects When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners helped revitalizeCDPR’s troubled RPG and set upa wealth of Easter eggs for later Cyberpunk 2077 updates. Lots of fans still want a season two, but nobody involved with the anime has ever hinted at a follow-up. In fact, last we heard,“there’s no such thing” as a season two.
Nov. 28, 2023
Chris Evans debunks those Avengers reunion rumors
Chris Evans hasn’t heard anything about a Marvel return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Avengers… don’t assemble? Marvel star Chris Evans has debunked rumours that the original Avengers crew will be reuniting. A report recently suggestedthat the original six Avengers – Evans’s Captain America, Scarlett Johansson’sBlack Widow, Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk, Jeremy Renner’sHawkeye, and Chris Hemsworth’sThor– could be teaming up again for a new film, withVarietyclaiming “there have been talks to bring back the original gang for an Avengers movie.
Nov. 28, 2023
Destiny 2's new $15 "Starter Pack" is a bunch of junk and the last thing the MMO needed right now
For just $15, you too can get, uh, otherwise free Exotics and a pocketful of materials When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Imagine the Destiny 2 community’s relief whenBungiequietly released a new “Destiny 2 Starter Pack” that only costs $15. Finally, a straightforward and affordable way to jump into a notoriously hard-to-start MMO! Now imagine the community’s disappointment upon realizing it’s a bunch of junk that only makes the game’s position even worse.
Nov. 28, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 release date leaks again, on Steam right before the RPG's showcase
Poor old Capcom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Dragon’s Dogma 2’s release date has been leaked online for the second time, and this time the culprit is Steam. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 showcase takes place later today on November 28, at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET/9 p.m. GMT. The original article follows below. Original:Dragon’s Dogma 2 is finally unveiling its release date later today.
Nov. 28, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 players flooded a server to meet the MMO's composer in-game, but now worry it was an imposter all along
The evidence points towards it being a fake Masayoshi Soken When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 14 community has met up with composer Masayoshi Soken’s in-game character - or, rather, who they believe to be Soken’s in-game character. Square Enixhas recently been holding a slate of stress tests for Final Fantasy 14’s cloud servers throughout all regions worldwide.
Nov. 28, 2023
First look at Amazon’s Fallout TV show takes us outside the Vault and into the Wasteland with the Brotherhood of Steel
The first images from Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout TV show have been released When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first full look at Amazon’sFallout TV seriesis here – and even the end of the world can’t take the sheen off the game-accurate take on this nuclear wasteland. Starring Ella Purnell, Walton Goggins, and Aaron Moten and produced by Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, Fallout is hitting Prime Video next year and these first images give us some indication of what the series’ major players will be getting up to.
Nov. 28, 2023
First look at Marvel's Agatha spin-off teases a very significant location, and links to a major MCU character
Agatha’s first trailer features the witch walking through a legendary Marvel location… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has unleashed a specialbehind-the-scenes lookat the upcomingWandaVisionspin-off Agatha: Darkhold Diaries, and fans have already spotted a major MCU Easter egg. Soon after the clip was posted toTwitter, eagle-eyed fans quickly drew attention to one shot where Agatha Harkness, played by Kathryn Hahn, is seen walking on a cobble-stone path in a dark woodland, which looks very similar to the Witches' Road.
Nov. 28, 2023
Godzilla Minus One review: "A gargantuan and resonant epic"
A gargantuan and resonant epic that shows its Hollywood counterparts how it should be done. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Separate from – and superior to – the MonsterVerse film series and its assorted TV spin-offs (Skull Island,Monarch: Legacy of Monsters), the 30th live-action Godzilla film to be made in Japan is more or less a prequel to the Ishirō Honda classic that started everything back in 1954.
Nov. 28, 2023
GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2 writer joins Rockstar co-founder's new studio
Lazlow Jones is now part of Absurd Ventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two fellow GTA and Red Dead Redemption developers have joined a former Rockstar co-founders' new studio. As highlighted by Axios' Stephen Totilo on Twitter, and reported byRockstarIntel, Lazlow Jones - who worked on several of Rockstar’s projects, including GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Bully, and more - has joined Absurd Ventures as an executive producer.
Nov. 28, 2023
Hades 2 could turn my favorite roguelike upside down, and I'm trying to work out what that might look like
Opinion | Fighting down through hell sounds like fun, but scandals would bring the drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sequel looks set to remind me what cemented the original as one of thebest roguelikesI’ve ever played. New main character Melinoë is walking in her brother’s fiery footsteps, and if the trailer is suggesting what I think it is, this time she’ll be starting out on the surface and delving down into the Underworld.
Nov. 28, 2023
Todd Howard says everything in the Fallout TV show is canon
The Fallout TV show is canon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda director Todd Howard has revealed that everything in theFallout TV showis canon. . “We view what’s happening in the show as canon,” Howard toldVanity Fair. “That’s what’s great, when someone else looks at your work and then translates it in some fashion.” Plus, it sounds like the TV show is so good that Howard is actually jealous of its take on the source material.
Nov. 28, 2023
How to use the Lethal Company teleporter
The Lethal Company teleporters explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lethal Company teleporter is not for the faint-hearted, with the inverse option a great shortcut to the horror game’s dangerous facilities. If you’d like to do less running and take more risks, this optional teleportation device is just the thing you’re looking for. However, if safety is high on the priority list, best to get a normal Lethal Company teleporter instead.
Nov. 28, 2023
Is it just me, or should clowns not be allowed in horror movies?
A Total Film writer argues that the trope has gone beyond a joke… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “What’s the matter, kid, don’t you like clowns?” snarls Sid Haig’s Captain Spaulding as he terrorizes a child in Rob Zombie’s grindhouse sequelThe Devil’s Rejects. “Ain’t we fuckin’ funny?” It’s this aggressive try-hard energy that characterizes the modern horror clown, and a well that Zombie would return to in his 31, in which a crew of carnival workers is kidnapped and brutalized by homicidal clowns, led by the sadistic Doom-Head (Richard Brake).
Nov. 28, 2023
Kingdom Hearts 4 fans are questioning what Disney's Wish will mean for the sequel
Kingdom Hearts' story could be about to get even more complex When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We could still be a ways off from playingKingdom Hearts 4, but fans are already concerned about where its story will end up following the release ofDisney’s latest animated film. Last week marked the release of Disney’s 62nd movie,Wish, which was developed as part of the company’s 100th-year anniversary celebrations.
Nov. 28, 2023
Left 4 Dead creator says he'll never do Early Access again: "SteamDB will say we have 1 player yesterday - we have 10,000"
Chet Faliszek says stats are “synthesized on bad data and always amazingly low” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Left 4 Dead writer andValveveteran Chet Faliszek says he’ll never launch a game in Early Access again. In a post onLinkedIn, Faliszek explained that he’s steering clear of this method when it comes to future games due to how player counts are measured by Steam and third-party sites.
Nov. 28, 2023
Lethal Company is going viral thanks to some of the goofiest antics I've seen this year
The true lethal company is found within the co-op horror game’s community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company is a Steam Early Access game that blends horror, survival, and exploration elements. You and the gang are tasking the scavenging abandoned moons to sell scrap to the ‘Company.’ While you’d assume the name Lethal Company relates to the monsters you come across, my Twitter and TikTok feeds suggest it actually refers to your party.
Nov. 28, 2023
Marvel offers a glimpse at Johnny Blaze's final moments as Ghost Rider
A new Greg Capullo variant sees Johnny go down in flames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is being coy about exactlywhoBlaze’s replacement will be, but the new series Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance, which launches in March, will involve Johnny embarking on “an epic quest to become Ghost Rider again before the newly possessed uses its demonic power for a dark purpose.
Nov. 28, 2023
New trailer for Money Heist spin-off Berlin confirms the return of two major characters from the original series
Raquel and Alicia are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Berlin, Netflix’s upcoming Money Heist spin-off, has arrived – and it confirms the return of two more major characters from the original series. Taking place before the events of Money Heist, Berlin sees the titular character (AKA Andrés de Fonollosa, played by Pedro Alonso) putting together a new team for a new heist – this time, in Paris.
Nov. 28, 2023
One of League of Legends' most powerful abilities rendered testing servers unplayable for days thanks to a bug that made it almost infinitely spammable
Requiem for a server When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A “gamebreaking” League of Legends bug ruined the game’s testing server by allowing players to cast their most powerful abilities on never-ending loops. League of Legends' Public Beta Environment (PBE) is the game’s testing server, and it’s currently filled with all of the new items that will be making their way to the game with the new season in January.
Nov. 28, 2023
Pokemon fan discovers the "funniest strategy" for winning battles in Scarlet and Violet
This hilarious and super-effective method involves an Alolan Golem and a lot of explosions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A player has discovered a technique for winning battles inPokemon Scarlet and Violetthat’s both brilliantly effective and highly entertaining. Twitter user @sja900 posted a clip of what they describe as “the funniest strategy” in Scarlet and Violet. The footage shows an Alolan Golem, a Rock/Electric-type Pokemon, blasting its opponents, as well as itself, to smithereens before being revived by its teammate and unleashing the same tactic on the next group of poor, unsuspecting rival pocket monsters.
Nov. 28, 2023
Robert Eggers' Nosferatu, starring Nicholas Hoult and Lily-Rose Depp, gets festive release date
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jordan Peele’s next outing, which has yet to be titled, will land in theaters on the same day. As it stands, the films will share cinema screens withDisney’s live-action Lion King follow-up Mufasa and Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which are both coming out on December 20. “The audacious filmmaking of Robert Eggers is always a gift for fans, and we can promise that his Nosferatu is planning quite the Christmas feast,” Focus Features chairman Peter Kujawski said in a statement shared withDeadline.
Nov. 28, 2023
Save your bells with the best Cyber Monday deals for Animal Crossing fans
From figures to Monopoly, here are the best Cyber Monday Animal Crossing deals today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. These Animal Crossing Cyber Monday deals might be just the thing you need as the sale weekend draws to a close. What better way to enjoy a game about the simple things in life than, to buy something as uncomplicated and pleasing as a mug or a T-shirt?
Nov. 28, 2023
Starfield players hail new lighting mod as a "game changer" for overhauling shadows leading to immersive exploration
‘Shadowy Shadows’ is doing exactly what it says on the tin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newStarfieldmod is being hailed as a “game changer” for overhauling the game’s lighting. The mod in question is called ‘Shadowy Shadows - Fluffy Flora Dark Nights and Gorgeous Godrays,’ and it’s already amassed over 1,300 downloads onNexusModssince it launched earlier this month.
Nov. 28, 2023
Taika Waititi says he never planned to direct Marvel movies, but he really needed the money
The director says the reason why he took on Thor is because he was poor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds as though Taika Waititi never intended to be part of any Marvel project at all. The director, in his delightfully tongue-in-cheek manor, shared that the only reason he took onThor: Ragnarokwas because he was “poor” and needed to feed his two children.
Nov. 28, 2023
That's not all, folks: Max admits Looney Tunes *isn't* being removed from streaming
Sufferin' succotash! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looney Tunes fans were up in animated arms earlier this week, when Max looked to announce that the entire show was being removed from its platform. Now, though, the streamer has revealed it was a false alarm. “This is not the case and the show will continue streaming on Max,” it clarified in a statement today (November 28), according toVariety.
Nov. 28, 2023
The Last of Us season 2 plans to pull from Part 2 deleted scenes that will appear in the game's upcoming remaster
At least one element is planned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us Part 2remaster may have some influence on the HBO show. Game creator and series co-showrunner Neil Druckmann has teased that players may want to pay attention when playing the upcoming PlayStation 5 remaster. The new game will feature bonus features,including Lost Levels, which are sequences that were cut from the original.
Nov. 28, 2023
The Mandalorian star joins the cast of Noah Hawley's Alien series
Timothy Olyphant is the latest actor confirmed to appear in the new Alien series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Timothy Olyphant is the latest actor to join the cast of Noah Hawley’s Alien TV series,Deadlinereports. There are no official details about his character just yet, but Deadline is reporting that he’ll play Kirsh, a synth who acts as a mentor and trainer for Sydney Chandler’s character Wendy.
Nov. 28, 2023
The Witcher 4 is now CD Projekt Red's focus, with "the largest part" of the dev team working on the RPG
“The largest part of our dev team is currently working on Polaris” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 4, codenamed Polaris, is now the biggest project going at developerCD Projekt Red, and it looks like around half the studio’s devs are now working on the hotly anticipated RPG. Today’sfinancial reportalso includes a graph breaking down the rough percentages of how many devs are working on each project at the company.
Nov. 28, 2023
This case made my first PC build super easy and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
This has to be one of the best PC cases to come out this year, and it’s a steal thanks to Cyber Monday sales. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While tiny wee PCs have been gaining popularity since the PS5 and Xbox Series X showcased what sort of power can fit inside a smaller chassis, case designers have certainly had their hands full.
Nov. 28, 2023
This Cyber Monday Meta Quest 2 deal is the best yet, with an extra $50 in credit
Dive into virtual reality for less with this Meta Quest 2 deal on Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday may be drawing to a close, but it’s not too late to check out this Meta Quest 2 deal if you want to join the world of virtual reality gaming. Traditionally this is a particularly expensive area of tech to get into, with some headsets commanding eye-watering price tags that can extend to four figures in some cases, but theQuest 2definitely doesn’t fall into that category.
Nov. 28, 2023
Todd Howard didn't want the Fallout TV show to adapt Fallout 3: "We told that story"
The Bethesda veteran was sold when he was pitched an original storyline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout series lead Todd Howard has said he didn’t want the forthcoming AmazonFallout TV showto retell the story of Fallout 3. In a new interview withVanity Fair, theBethesda Game Studiosveteran said he deliberately pivoted the adaptation away from retelling the story of Fallout 3.
Nov. 28, 2023
How to disable or destroy Lethal Company turrets
How to disable turrets in Lethal Company facilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company turrets are a menace. After surviving countless monster attacks, you really don’t want to fall victim to the automatic turret blocking the corridor ahead, but how to disable them? As the game won’t tell you how to destroy turrets or how to pass them unharmed, this Lethal Company turrets guide may help you out.
Nov. 27, 2023
"There's a lot coming" in Baldur's Gate 3 patch 5, which will hit the RPG later this week
Astarion’s kissing animation will finally be fixed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is aiming to fix Astarion’s much-maligned kissing animation this week, and it sounds like there’s a lot more in store besides that. Earlier this month,Larian pledged to fix Astarion’s kissing scenesfor players who really weren’t satisfied by their quiet time alone with the vampiric elf.
Nov. 27, 2023
Astarion's actor knew he'd romance his own character in Baldur's Gate 3 over two years ago: "Why would you not?"
Actor Neil Newbon had two very different answers when asked how he felt about Astarion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, that’s not entirely true. “I’m going to give you two answers,” Newbon’s comment actually begins. “One will be ‘no that would be very ego-centrical, I’d probably end up making a Thief so I didn’t have to interact with myself,'” says Newbon as a more professional answer.
Nov. 27, 2023
After 5,400 dead NPCs and a 267,000-gold bounty, Skyrim player claims that they've "killed everything that was killable"
But is everything actually dead? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneSkyrimplayer has allegedly killed everything that was killable in Bethesda’s grand RPG, more than a decade and multiple re-releases after it first launched. Commenters were split between being thoroughly impressed (“Congratulations! You are the true world-eater”) and making jokes. “All that’s left now is your character,” quipped one player.
Nov. 27, 2023
35 years later, Hideo Kojima recalls how the "gruelling" development of his little-known Cyberpunk adventure game left him with a stomach ulcer
Snatcher was a tough old time for Konami’s team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hideo Kojimahas recalled how one of his earliest games was a “gruelling” process to develop. Kojima recalls that the development process was especially “gruelling,” and he actually ended up with a stomach ulcer near the end of making Snatcher. Game development is chaotic and ever-evolving, where hundreds of things can go wrong at any point in time, so devising your own programming language alongside making the actual game sounds nightmarish.
Nov. 27, 2023
Avatar 3 finally enters post-production but James Cameron says there's still a long road ahead
James Cameron says Avatar 3 is now in for a “hectic” two years of post-production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The third installment of directorJames Cameron’s smash hitAvataris finally in post-production, but it looks like there’s a long road ahead before we get to return to Pandora again. The news came as a bit of a shock as fans were expecting the third movie sooner since it was filmed alongside the sequel,Avatar: The Way of Water.
Nov. 27, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players pin down where the RPG actually takes place on D&D's massive Faerun map
Fans have worked out exactly where we are in the epic RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players have managed to work out precisely where on the map the RPG actually takes place. Baldur’s Gate 3 is set in Faerun, a vast continent filled with intriguing characters to meet, enemies to battle, and secrets to discover. As the events of Larian’s acclaimed RPG play out, we know we’re somewhere near Baldur’s Gate, which is located on the Sword Coast of Faerun, though looking at a map of the place, it’s not entirely clear where, and it’s something that’s never officially been explained.
Nov. 27, 2023
Bungie confirms Destiny 2: The Final Shape delay, says the MMO's climax "needs more time," and promises a bonus 2-month update for all players
The Light and Darkness finale will now arrive in June When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2: The Final Shape, the sendoff to the MMO’s 10-year Light and Darkness saga, has been delayed to June. “The Final Shape needs more time to become exactly what we want it to be, so we’re moving its release date,” Bungie says simply.
Nov. 27, 2023
D&D, Fire Emblem, and Final Fantasy Tactics collide in this promising tactical RPG – which already beat its Kickstarter goal
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the 90s, game release schedules were awash with tactical RPGs before they largely fell out of fashion in the 2000s in favour of more traditional role-playing experiences and fast-paced combat. Thankfully, the genre has been making a pretty impressive comeback in recent years thanks to some great titles, includingTriangle Strategy,Wildermyth, andAdvance Wars 1+ 2 Re-Boot.
Nov. 27, 2023
Even Tom Nook would spend his bells on this Switch Lite Animal Crossing bundle
By hook or by Nook, you’ll want to snap up this Switch Lite bundle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deals are hitting harder than their Black Friday counterparts today. Well, in the case of this Switch Lite bundle anyway. For many,Animal Crossing: New Horizonsconjures up memories of island getaways at a time where we all needed an escape.
Nov. 27, 2023
Fallout: New Vegas director says he'll only answer one question about the RPG this season, and of course it's about the card minigame Caravan
Josh Sawyer gives some tips on how to play your cards right When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallout New Vegas director Josh Sawyer has shared some helpful advice for those still struggling with the RPG’s card-based minigame Caravan. Caravan gives you the opportunity to take time out from exploring the wasteland in Fallout New Vegas and earn some extra bottle caps.
Nov. 27, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth settles an old JRPG debate with the best of both worlds: optional level scaling "for players who crave a constant challenge"
A perfectly acceptable solution When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthpromises a brilliant feature for RPG players of all skill levels: Dynamic difficulty. The eternal JRPG debate is this: is it better for enemies to scale their level with the player’s, or for set enemies to have specific levels that they stick to rigidly throughout a game?
Nov. 27, 2023
Hear me out: Lord of the Rings fans need to know about this Cyber Monday keyboard deal
These keyboards are in some form of Elvish - I can read it, but there are few who can… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Cyber Monday beacons have been lit, so it’s my duty to inform you that right now, you can get one of my favorite pieces of Lord of the Rings merch for $50 cheaper.
Nov. 27, 2023
Here are my favorite Cyber Monday deals for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans right now
These are the best deals I’ve found on the Marvel’s Spider-Man video games and more Spidey merch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are lots of Cyber Monday Spider-Man 2 deals for those after some discounts on web-swinging action. Whether it’s the Spider-Man games you’re after, PS5 accessories to enhance your experience, or adjacent goodies for fans of Marvel’s iconic hero.
Nov. 27, 2023
Here's six great budget gaming laptops under $1000 in the Cyber Monday sales
These Cyber Monday laptop deals will get you a great gaming machine for under $1000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s still time to get one of the best budget gaming laptops under $1000 in the Cyber Monday sales. Even after days of deals, there’s still some great options up for grabs – including a nice discount on what we believe is one of thebest gaming laptopsaround, theAcerNitro 5.
Nov. 27, 2023
You've got less than 24 hours to save big on dozens of our favorite roguelikes in the Steam Autumn Sale, from Risk of Rain 2 and FTL to Spelunky and Hades
At this point, there’s a couple of roguelikes for almost every conceivable genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roguelikes: god, there’s a lot of ‘em, and thank god for that. The line between roguelike and roguelite is razor-thin, and within that nebulous gray area, you’ll find more genre mash-ups than once thought possible. Thebest roguelikesmight be action games, shooters, card games, strategy games, deck-builders, rhythm games, platformers, Metroidvanias in disguise, brawlers, dungeon-crawlers, or some seemingly absurd mix of these and other design principles.
Nov. 27, 2023
You can now use a DualSense with your PS1 and PS2 for less thanks to Cyber Monday
The 8Bitdo Retro Receiver is now under $20 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love retro controllers, but even I’m eager to get my hands on 8bitdo’s Retro Receiver for PS1 and PS2. As much as I’m into hardware preservation, I can’t blame anyone for wanting to play retro PlayStation games with a modern gamepad. So, rather than trying to use a pad that has been the victim of FIFA rage throughout the years, you’ll want to pick the receiver up while it’s cheaper for Cyber Monday.
Nov. 27, 2023
I review the latest screens, here are my top Cyber Monday gaming TV deals
My favorite TV offers that will suit your gaming needs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileCyber Monday gaming dealsnaturally include a lot of screens, I like to hyperfocus on the panels that’ll actually pair perfectly with your gaming PC, PS5, or Xbox Series X/S. Technically, any display with an HDMI port is going to function just fine with your platform of choice, but specific specs can transform your big rectangle into a true portal to your favorite worlds.
Nov. 27, 2023
I use these gaming earbuds almost every day, and they're stupidly cheap for Cyber Monday
These earbuds are an absolute steal for Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The wireless earbud market is pretty competitive, especially when Cyber Monday deals roll around. It doesn’t help that there are loads of big brands out there that all dominate the marketing side of things. I used to swear bySamsung’s Galaxy Buds since I’ve always used their partner phones, but this year I’ve been testing a set of buds that have convinced me never to waste my money on Samsung’s overpriced buds again.
Nov. 27, 2023
I've tested all the latest Nvidia GPUs, and I'd jump on this Cyber Monday RTX 4070 deal before anything else
A 1440p champion with a Cyber Monday price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I check all GPU prices regularly, including theNvidiaGeForce RTX 4070, and I think this ZOTAC Cyber Monday deal is actually worth your time. Most GPU offers didn’t quite strike the way I wanted them too this year, especially when it comes to the upper end of the Lovelace scale.
Nov. 27, 2023
IMO this is the best Lego Hogwarts Express, and it's never been cheaper
You can get the Collectors' Edition for its lowest ever price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even though the Cyber Monday Lego sale is over, you can still save a chunk on the Hogwarts Express Collectors' Edition. In fact, it’s currently available for its lowest ever price. The third - and arguably best - Hogwarts Express has taken a tumble down to$349.
Nov. 27, 2023
In under 6 weeks, co-op hit Lethal Company passes Baldur's Gate 3 and Resident Evil 4 to become the highest-rated Steam release of 2023
The viral co-op horror game has well and truly exploded When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Co-op horror hit Lethal Company is now officially the highest-rated Steam release of the year, blowing past greats like the Resident Evil 4 remake and the now post-Early AccessBaldur’s Gate 3in under six weeks. Valve’s official top sellersdatashows Lethal Company, a $9.99 Early Access sleeper hit, is currently the second best-selling product on Steam, behind only the Steam Deck itself.
Nov. 27, 2023
It looks like The Meep's boss will face Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor in the new season of Doctor Who
Did The Star Beast hint at who the Fifteenth Doctor will face in the next season? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Beast’s executive producer has commented on theMeep’s cryptic message at the end of the special, leading fans to believe this could be a hint as to which villain the Fifteenth Doctor will face next season.
Nov. 27, 2023
Larian accidentally broke Baldur's Gate 3 in patch 4 by making your dirty little crimes literally unforgettable
Oops, the RPG is suddenly obsessed with theft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 5is scheduled to arrive this week, and a key part of its apparently hefty payload is a fix for a technical issue unintentionally introduced in patch 4, which forever carved the stain of your crimes into the RPG’s memory banks. Larian explained the technical hiccup, which resulted in slowdowns and stutters for many users whenever they committed some kind of crime or act of violence, in an in-depth comment toIGN.
Nov. 27, 2023
Like an idle Stardew Valley, this cute farm sim "sits at the bottom of your screen while you do other things" and already threatens my productivity
Rusty’s Retirement looks and sounds just lovely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the key selling points of farm sims is the satisfaction of seeing things grow. That might literally be your crops growing, but it might also be the size or layout of your farm or the web of processing and agricultural systems you’ve connected. This stuff is just plain engrossing to set up and marvelous to admire.
Nov. 27, 2023
Live-action Naruto movie is seemingly still in the works after surprising update
The movie officially has a screenwriter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The live-action Naruto movie just got a surprising new update, almost a decade since the project was first announced. After working onThe Witcher: Blood Origin, Huo is also set to be the showrunner forNetflix’s Tomb Raider anime, which features Hayley Atwell as the voice of Lara Croft and is set after the events of the Survivor video game trilogy.
Nov. 27, 2023
Mark Hamill doubles down on his Joker retirement – for a heartbreaking reason
“Without Batman, crime has no punchline” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mark Hamill has doubled down on his retirement from voicing the Joker – and it’s for a personal, pretty heartbreaking reason. Hamill has voiced the Clown Prince of Crime alongside Conroy’s Bruce Wayne since 1992, appearing in projects from Batman: The Animated Series, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, and Superman: The Animated Series.
Nov. 27, 2023
Marvel confirms Kang movie is still going ahead, as Loki's Michael Waldron signs on as writer
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looks likeAvengers: Kang Dynastyisstill going ahead atMarvel Studios, with Loki creator Michael Waldron having just signed on to write theupcoming superhero movie. Earlier this month, it was announced thatAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumaniascribe Jeff Loveness had walked away from Avengers: Kang Dynasty, which sparked speculation that Marvel was looking to “move away” from the villain-centered storyline going forward.
Nov. 27, 2023
Marvel Snap publisher faces reports of shutdown, dev assures players the card game will "continue to operate"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The parent company of Marvel Snap’s developer may be shutting down entirely. Earlier today, November 27,Reutersreported that Bytedance was restructuring its gaming company, Nuverse, in what was being described as a “retreat” from the gaming industry. Four people familiar with the matter told the outlet that Bytedance would look to “wind down” the Nuverse gaming brand.
Nov. 27, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 reportedly only used 10% of Venom's dialog, and cut a Miles Morales symbiote suit
Who knows what Venom’s cut dialog could contain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2actor has claimed the game only used roughly 10% of Venom’s recorded dialog. Venom actor Tony Todd appeared at Fan Expo San Francisco over the past weekend to talkInsomniac’s sequel. According to the tweet below from an attendee, Todd claimed during a panel that the developer only used about 10% of his recorded dialog for the final version of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Nov. 27, 2023
Mike Flanagan's joke recommendations for horror movie beginners have the potential to scar someone for life
Take these picks with a pinch of salt… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mike Flanagan has shared his horror movie picks for those who think they don’t like the genre – but don’t take them too seriously. The filmmaker shared a list on film social media siteLetterboxdtitled ‘Mike Flanagan’s Recommended Gateway Horror for Beginners’, writing: “Every so often, someone says to me ‘I really, really don’t like horror movies’ and I bite the inside of my cheek and smile at them.
Nov. 27, 2023
One of our favorite board games is $20 off for Cyber Monday - but this offer won't last long
Fly high with this awardinging and challenging tactical game about birds When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is one of the lowest prices we’ve seen Wingspan at for a while. The soothing but competitive experience sees you managing resources and habitats to lay eggs and raise birds in order to score points. It’s one of our favoriteboard gamesand at this price it’s a damn near essential pickup in today’s Cyber Monday deals.
Nov. 27, 2023
One of the most-backed card games on Kickstarter is now available for 50% off
Exploding Kittens and its spin-offs are currently half-price on Amazon! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve seen plenty ofCyber Monday board game dealspop up over the last few days but there’s been one in particular that’s caught my eye - and it’s not just because of its slightly alarming name. Exploding Kittens, a card game “for people who are into kittens and explosions” is currently on sale by 50% at Amazon for Cyber Monday.
Nov. 27, 2023
One tweet about a mecha Sylvanian Family doll inspired an acclaimed anime writer to make a Metroidvania starring a "sh**ty father" rabbit
Gen Urobuchi is trying something new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Acclaimed anime and manga writer Gen Urobuchi is tackling something very different for his next project - because eight years ago he saw a tweet about a mecha Sylvanian Family doll. Urobuchi is famed the world over for manga and anime series like Fate/Zero, Psycho Pass, and the Puella Magi Madoka Magica series.
Nov. 27, 2023
PSA: Amazon can save you up to 20% on gift cards this Cyber Monday
This Cyber Monday deal could make a perfect gift When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Cyber Monday, Amazon has discounted a whole load of its gift cards – which could make yourCyber Monday gaming dealseven cheaper. The site has been one to watch during the annual sales season for some time, with deals going on everything from TVs to gaming laptops.
Nov. 27, 2023
Runaway manga hit is getting an anime from the studio behind the Scott Pilgrim Netflix show
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dandadan will be directed by Fuga Yamashiro – it’s his first time as series director, but he previously helmed episodes of The Heike Story and Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!. Science Saru is the animation studio behind the project, which previously made two episodes ofStar Wars: Visionsas well as other feature-length and serial projects.
Nov. 27, 2023
Silent Hill 2 Remake studio says the horror is “progressing smoothly” despite radio silence, but any updates will come from Konami
Just be patient, essentially When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team, the horror-centric team behind several spookfests, has given an update onSilent Hill 2 Remake’sdevelopment. The radio silence must have led to some fan questions because Bloober Team recently took to Twitter to address the remake’s status. “On behalf of our development team, we would like to clarify that the production is progressing smoothly and in accordance with our schedule,” the studio writes.
Nov. 27, 2023
SteamWorld Build review: "An unusual mix but it works really well"
SteamWorld Build is proof that the SteamWorld formula can be applied to almost any genre with its mix of city building and dungeon mining combining for quite the treat. Complex supply lines to set up Great blend of mining and city-building Lots to manage Complex supply lines to set up Great blend of mining and city-building Lots to manage Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 27, 2023
Taika Waititi wants his Star Wars movie to "recapture the joy" of the original trilogy
“It’s something I’d really like to get right” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taika Waititi is in no rush to make his Star Wars movie, but he’s got good reason for wanting to take his time. While guesting onThe Kelly Clarkson Showrecently, the Thor: Love and Thunder director briefly opened up about his future foray into a galaxy far, far away and shared his love for the original film, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
Nov. 27, 2023
The 1TB Xbox Series S has finally dropped its price this Cyber Monday
The Xbox Series S boasts a hearty Cyber Monday discount on Dell right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While I’m absolutely certain you’ve had your eyes glued to our bestCyber Monday Xbox dealshub over the course of today (right?), this is a deal worth highlighting on its own. On sale with a $50 discount, you can pick up the Xbox Series S 1TB model in black right now fromDell for $299.
Nov. 27, 2023
The best Cyber Monday gaming deals under $25
These Cyber Monday gaming deals won’t break the bank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some bargains are justbetterthan others. The best Cyber Monday gaming deals below $25 are evidence of that, offering a whole lot of value for well below retail price. Whether you’re keen for somePS5 Cyber Monday dealsor have been pondering picking up some new accessories for your Nintendo Switch, we’ve got you covered.
Nov. 27, 2023
The best Xbox accessories under $50 in today's Cyber Monday sales
These Cyber Monday Xbox deals will improve your everyday gaming and save you money too When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re seeing some of the best Xbox accessories on sale for Cyber Monday right now, and there’s plenty that $50 can get you right now. It’s currently a great time to be an Xbox owner, with a huge number of quality games available to play via Game Pass, so now is the time to enhance your experience by finding bargains on handy accessories.
Nov. 27, 2023
The LEGO Atari 2600 is a perfect tribute to retro gaming, and it's on sale for Cyber Monday
If you grew up with an Atari, or you love retro gaming and LEGO, this is the set for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m 40 years old (that’s somewhere around 260 in gamer years) which means I grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, the height of what we now call retro-gaming. And I’ve got my bona fides - I grew up playing a classic old school Atari console, much like the Atari 2600 that LEGO has recreated as a building set complete with cartridges, controllers, and even some buildable characters from some of the most iconic Atari games, which is currently on sale for Cyber Monday.
Nov. 27, 2023
The PlayStation Portal is still out of stock, so I made my own this Cyber Monday
MacGyver your own PS Portal using a Logitech G Cloud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been testing the PlayStation Portal, but since it’s out of stock, I decided it was worthwhile re-exploring alternatives. So, following up on a previous project, I decided to transform theLogitechG Cloud into a makeshift handheld to see if it felt like an appropriate substitute.
Nov. 27, 2023
The Taylor Swift movie is coming to streaming in time for Christmas, and there's a bonus present for fans too
Have yourself a merry little Swiftmas… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We finally know whenTaylor Swift: The Eras Tourwill arrive on streaming platforms, and fortunately for fans of the pop star, it’s pretty darn soon. The original film has grossed $178 million in the US, setting a record for a concert film many times over. Worldwide, it’s racked up around $248.
Nov. 27, 2023
The Witcher author is a fan of Henry Cavill's portrayal of Geralt – and even imagines the character speaking in Cavill's voice
“The voice of Cavill, that’s right for me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrzej Sapkowski, the author of The Witcher books, has voiced his approval of Henry Cavill’s Geralt of Rivia, admitting that he even imagines his protagonist speaking in Cavill’s voice. “There are only letters [in my books]. But then I also saw the series from Netflix and I would say the voice of Cavill, that’s right for me.
Nov. 27, 2023
These are the best Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals I've seen so far
Cyber Monday has knocked a fair bit off MTG sets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.US deals3.UK deals Cyber Monday Magic: The Gathering deals are in full swing, and MTG is enjoying some mighty fine discounts right now. Whether it’s cards from the new Lost Caverns of Ixalan set or older kits, there are more than a few decent savings kicking about.
Nov. 27, 2023
These Cyber Monday Steam Deck deals include some nifty accessories you can’t live without
No Black Friday no problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday has come and gone, but thankfully, there are heaps of Cyber Monday Steam Deck deals still to be had for those looking to accessorize their swanky new handhelds. It’s easy to see why the idea of a Steam Deck appeals to so many right now. An instant rival to the Nintendo Switch in playing vibey indie games on the go, you get the added benefit of theValvestorefront’s big – and graphically demanding – hitters.
Nov. 27, 2023
This flash Cyber Monday deal saves you $800 on an Alienware 4070 laptop, and stock is flying off the shelf fast
Hard to beat this deal if you’re looking for a fancy new laptop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not too late to save a bundle on Cyber Monday gaming laptop deals, as clearly evidenced by thisAlienwarex16 mid-range notebook, now a whopping$800 off at Dellfor a very, very limited time. I put the emphasis on “limited” there because, when I started writing this story about 30 minutes ago, 64% of stock had been claimed.
Nov. 27, 2023
This huge Pokémon TCG collector box deal has everything you need to catch 'em all - but it won't last long
16 booster packs, a game mat, an exclusive foil Mew, and so much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original 151 Pokémon of the Kanto region are still the best known characters from the now decades old franchise. It just doesn’t get more iconic than Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and the other 148 Pokémon that kicked off the entire “collect ‘em all” craze.
Nov. 27, 2023
This Lego Mandalorian Razer Crest set is under $100 for the first time all year and, yes, there’s a Grogu minifig
Head to a galaxy far, far away with this Lego Cyber Monday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian Razor Crest Lego set is probably high up on your wishlist: a beautiful recreation of Mando’s ship? Check. Star Wars minifigures? Check. Grogu? Check. It all comes together to form part of any Star Wars fan’s budding Lego collection - or those who want to start building sets for the very first time.
Nov. 27, 2023
Twilight director names Euphoria and Wednesday stars as her picks for Edward and Bella for a remake
Catherine Hardwicke already has two actors in mind for a possible Twilight remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has some thoughts on who she would cast to play Bella and Edward if Twilight was ever remade. The names on her wish list? Oh, just two of the biggest rising stars today… During an appearance on theHappy Sad Confused podcast, the director touched on a possible retelling of the 2008 movie.
Nov. 27, 2023
Wahoo! These are the best Cyber Monday deals for Mario fans
Here are all of the best of Cyber Monday Mario deals today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday is full of deals if you’re a Mario fan. Across the whole sales weekend we’ve seen a whole bunch of great deals, including games, consoles, and merch to make the most of the bargains. So whether you’re an OG fan or you have your eyes on the latest deals, let’s-a-get stuck in.
Nov. 27, 2023
WandaVision spin-off Agatha: Darkhold Diaries unveils behind-the-scenes first look at Patti LuPone, Joe Locke, and more
Kathryn Hahn’s Agatha Harkness gets a brand new costume, too, in fun Marvel featurette When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has unveiled a behind-the-scenes look at upcomingWandaVisionspin-off Agatha: Darkhold Diaries – and given us our first look at Joe Locke, Ali Ahn, and Patti LuPone’s new characters in the process. In the featurette, whichhas emerged onlinebut is officially a part of WandaVision’s soon-to-be-released Blu-ray, viewers can catch Locke’s unnamed familiar (who may or may not wind up being Wiccan), Ahn’s mystery woman, and LuPone’s Lilia Caldau taking a stroll in some dark woodland with Agatha Harkness (Kathryn Hahn).
Nov. 27, 2023
Win a Doctor Who roleplaying game!
We have hardbacks of Cubicle 7’s Doctors and Daleks to give away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fancy creating and acting out your own Doctor Who adventures? Then you need Cubicle 7’s Doctors And Daleks – a Doctor Who RPG based on the Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition gameplay system. Three books have been released so far – initially in digital form, and now as hardbacks.
Nov. 27, 2023
Win an illustrated edition of Doctor Who: Rose
We have four hardback copies to give away! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year, BBC Books released a hardback illustrated edition of the very first Doctor Who Who novelisation, David Whitaker’s Doctor Who and the Daleks. Doctor Who: Roseis available to buy now, RRP £30.00. We have four copies to give away – and we’ll also throw in a promotional poster for the book!
Nov. 27, 2023
You can make stick drift a thing of the past with this Cyber Monday Nintendo Switch deal
No more stick drift and a chonky upgrade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Cyber Monday, you can wave goodbye to stick drift and give your Nintendo Switch a fancy-looking upgrade with this excellent deal from Amazon on the CRKD Nitro Deck. The Nitro Deck launched earlier in the year and has been retailing at the full price of $59.
Nov. 27, 2023
I review 3D printers, and these are the Cyber Monday deals I would buy
Cyber Monday is giving us plenty of bargains When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Today’s best deals The Cyber Monday deals are starting to wind down, but that doesn’t mean 3D printers aren’t still available at ludicrous prices. Actually, they’re enjoying some of the best discounts I’ve seen all weekend. To help save you a bit of time, I’ve rounded up my favorite offers so far.
Nov. 27, 2023
Hey! Listen! These are the best Cyber Monday deals for Zelda fans
All of Cyber Monday’s best Legend of Zelda deals today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday deals have been looking excellent for The Legend of Zelda fans, and while some games have snuck back up in price today there are still plenty of discounts on the shelves. Open up the treasure chest and bask in that twinkly sound effect, because we’ve found all the biggest offers for Link fans across the US.
Nov. 26, 2023
Cyber Monday deals for gamers LIVE: the best sales across PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch as they happen
Live When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.Editor’s Picks3.PS5 deals4.Xbox deals5.Nintendo Switch deals6.PC dealsLive Coverage Cyber Monday deals are here and there are plenty of discounts on the shelves right now. Across PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC you’ll find record low prices, bundle offers, and even some particularly rare savings on new releases up for grabs right now.
Nov. 26, 2023
I was fully expecting these Nintendo Switch bundles to be out of stock - but they're still here for Cyber Monday
Every single Nintendo Switch has a bundle this Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two years ago I watched as the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle was stripped from the shelves in the week before Black Friday even started. This year, these deals are still available for Cyber Monday. That’s right, every Nintendo Switch console is currently bundled in with free games and more this weekend - and it’s all sticking to the shelves as well.
Nov. 26, 2023
If you know where to look, the Steam Autumn Sale is a JRPG goldmine – here are 10 of our favorites going for cheap
Battle street rats, reapers, and your own destiny When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Autumn Sale is still live until November 28, which means there’s still plenty of time to scroll through never-ending discounts and find a hidden gem stuck between Steam’s algorithm. Surprisingly, the digital discount fest has been an absolute goldmine for some of thebest JRPGs, so let’s run down our favorite discounts from the genre.
Nov. 26, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom player replaces horses with a giant infinite-motion wheel, squishes horses to assert dominance: "The big wheel yearns for slaughter"
Tech over nature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdomplayers have built many, many odd contraptions using the Ultrahand ability that delight and surprise - but another fanmade vehicle has caught our eye for its apparent disdain for horses and its similarities to an iconic Star Wars scene. On the Tears Of The Kingdom subreddit, player Pomps8a posted a short clip of their unique invention, an infinite-motion wheel cart, rolling through the fields of Hyrule.
Nov. 26, 2023
The Asus ROG Ally just got another price cut for Cyber Monday, and I'm not even mad
The Ally is now cheaper than a 1TB Steam Deck OLED When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, theAsusROG Ally just gotanotherprice cut, and while I fully didn’t expect this Cyber Monday deal, I’m pleased nonetheless. The new offer isn’t as big a drop as the initial Black Friday discount, but it does knock it to a new record low and close the gap between the handheld gaming PC and Valve’s Steam Deck.
Nov. 25, 2023
Best Black Friday TV deals 2024: the biggest gaming display still live
Black Friday TV deals have now arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.32 - 49 inch3.50 - 65 inch4.75 - 100 inch Black Friday TV deals are very much still circling, so there’s still time to grab an excellent new display for your living room. Cyber Monday should also serve as a second win for any screen savings that popped up before the weekend, and I’m fully expecting budget LED screens, mid-range mini LED options, and premium OLED panels to hang on until after December 2.
Nov. 25, 2023
All the Easter eggs you may have missed in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special The Star Beast
From Donna’s friends to comic callbacks, the new special is packed with details for eagle-eyed fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following article features spoilers for The Star Beast. The Star Beast, the first of Doctor Who’s three 60th anniversary special episodes, blazed onto TV screens tonight, bringing back both David Tennant’s Time Lord and Catherine Tate’s Donna Noble.
Nov. 25, 2023
Can you beat Baldur's Gate 3 without taking a single long rest? Maybe, but one player's proven that it turns the RPG into a nightmare
Sleepless nights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long resting is pretty much necessary inBaldur’s Gate 3since it restores health, resets skill slots, and y’know, is mandatory for progressing through multiple quests. One content creator ignored all of that and instead challenged themselves to complete the mammoth RPG without long rest. Is it possible? Maybe, but sleepless nights lead to waking nightmares (aka a massive headache.
Nov. 25, 2023
Elden Ring masochist stacks debuffs just to get one-shot in PvP: "I like to give hosts the satisfaction of unexpectedly hitting over 2,000 damage"
A selfless Tarnished When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneElden Ringplayer has been intentionally weakening themselves in PvP, just to give their foes the “satisfaction” of achieving an overkill. Fromsoftwaregames usually bring out the versions of people that sweatily mash buttons, grip controllers until their hands go red, and scream silently into a pillow after an unbelievably close defeat at 2am in the morning.
Nov. 25, 2023
The best Black Friday gaming deals in 2024: Great offers I'd grab as soon as possible
Back Friday gaming deals are live across the web - these are the discounts you’ll want to know about When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Quick links2.PS5 deals3.Switch deals4.Xbox deals5.PC deals We’ve now come to the end of the traditional Black Friday gaming deals period - but that doesn’t mean the fun stops. I’m still seeing a massive supply of savings still live on the shelves this weekend, with price cuts on everything from PS5 to Switch, Xbox to PC.
Nov. 25, 2023
The Star Beast ending, explained: How is [SPOILER] alive in the Doctor Who 60th anniversary special?
Hail to the Meep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the end ofThe Star Beast, David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor is faced with an impossible decision: save millions or save Donna Noble. With the Meep – all hail! – set to launch its master plan, it appeared that the Time Lord would have to make a major sacrifice. But that’s notquitehow it all went down.
Nov. 25, 2023
The team behind one of 2021's best RPGs is making a 3D Zelda-like and it already looks great
The Unsighted devs switch perspectives for the next one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following on from existentially crushing RPG Unsighted, the studio is now pivoting to an entirely different genre. Developer Tiani Pixel took to Twitter this week to post clips from the team’s upcoming adventure, which already looks like a great Zelda-like. Unsighted’s 2D perspective gets swapped for a third-person camera view, as our hopefully-soon-to-be protagonist explores some dungeons.
Nov. 25, 2023
We love a good Metroidvania, and you'll find 24 of our favorites in the Steam Autumn Sale for as low as $2, from Hollow Knight to The Messenger
The best of the best at the lowest prices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Steam Autumn Sale is well underway, offering steep discounts on everything from the biggest blockbusters to the quaintest indies until next week on November 28. Arguably the best thing about the discount fest, though, is that our 24 favorite Metroidvanias are on sale for as low as $2.
Nov. 24, 2023
Zenless Zone Zero's second beta tones down jiggle physics to the dismay of players
Hoyoverse also nerfed some violent imagery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zenless Zone Zero, the upcoming gacha game from Genshin Impact and Honkai Star Rail developers, has nerfed the gore and suggestive animations in its new beta - a decision that’s stirred some fans in the community. Zenless Zone Zero is the kind of gacha game that you’d expect from developer Hoyoverse, this time in an urban fantasy setting, and its second closed beta kicked off earlier today, November 24.
Nov. 24, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 mod extends the level cap to 30, utterly destroying the D&D levelling system
How does the rest of the game even begin to scale with this? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Baldur’s Gate 3 mod has taken the level cap even further by extending it to level 30, truly spitting all over the Dungeons & Dragons rulebook in the process. The ‘Level 30’ mod for Baldur’s Gate 3 over onNexusModsdoes exactly what it promises - extending the level cap for characters all the way up to 30.
Nov. 24, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player decodes the Infernal writing tattooed on Karlach's horn and finds a cruel reminder of her backstory
Let this be a reminder to hate Zariel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has figured out what’s scribbled on Karlach’s big horn - and no, it’s not a warranty. “We have been trying to reach you about your Infernal engine’s extended warranty,” is initially what one Baldur’s Gate 3 player proclaimed to be written on Karlach’s horn.
Nov. 24, 2023
Batman and Superman come face-to-face with Gog, the forgotten god of Kingdom Come
As World’s Finest returns to the world of Kingdom Come, a divine villain makes a return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic book creator Mark Waid returns to the world of Kingdom Come in the latest arc ofBatman/Superman: World’s Finest. Created by Waid andAlex Rossback in 1996, Kingdom Come took place in an alternate future where anti-hero Magog led a faction of lethally proactive metahumans, eventually sparking a devastating war between the heroes.
Nov. 24, 2023
Charlie Cox didn't know how Marvel contracts worked and thought Vincent D'Onofrio was "delusional" for thinking Daredevil could return
“I’d be on the phone being, like, ‘Mate, the guy’s delusional! He’s got to let it go’” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The business of non-MCU characters coming under theMarvel Studiosumbrella isn’t a simple one – as Daredevil star Charlie Cox can vouch. “I really thought that ship had sailed, you know? I thought it was over,” Cox said during an appearance atWales Comic Conabout the prospect of his character returning.
Nov. 24, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 player dooms citizens to polluted hellscape named 'The Bog' and is still desperate to make them even unhappier
“They’re all sick, have to pay the most tax out of the whole city, and are not allowed to smoke” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2is all about erecting concrete landscapes and micromanaging your citizen’s needs. One player is seemingly intent on ignoring that last part, however, and is instead solely focused on making one community as miserable as possible.
Nov. 24, 2023
Cult horse-themed fighting game scraps crowdfunded development goals, prompting a wave of negative reviews
Them’s Fightin' Herds has scrapped a Story mode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Them’s Fightin' Herds is scrapping some of its development goals as its studio looks to cease working on the game in the near future. Earlier this week, developer Mane6 posted a development update onSteamfor Them’s Fightin' Herds, which has established itself as a recurring, if somewhat fringe, entry at some of the biggest fighting game community events.
Nov. 24, 2023
Death Stranding director Hideo Kojima dubs Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai "the best anime of the year"
“This tv series has reached the next level!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New Netflix series Blue Eye Samurai just got a glowing endorsement fromDeath StrandingdirectorHideo Kojima. The Japanese game designer took to Twitter recently to describe the show as “the best anime of the year”, suggesting that creators Michael Green and Amber Noizumi must have seen what the medium did with the likes ofSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseand Arcane and bettered it.
Nov. 24, 2023
Five of my favorite Nintendo Switch accessories under $25 in the Black Friday sales
These Black Friday Nintendo Switch accessory deals are not only everyday essentials, they’re also all incredibly cheap When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What you’ll find below are some of the bestNintendo Switch Black Friday dealsaround. I wanted to focus in on the essentials that ever Switch owner (new and old) should have on their person at all times: a MicroSD card to increase your storage, a carry case for protection, spare controllers for multiplayer, and a headset to help you play in peace.
Nov. 24, 2023
Get some of my favorite TTRPGs for free with this three for two offer
Dungeons & Dragons and the Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game are both buy two get one free right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you’re a brand new tabletop gamer looking to start your collection of RPG books or a seasoned role player looking for a new challenge,Target has a Black Friday dealthat will help you stuff your shelves full of some of the best RPG’s on the market right now, includingDungeons & Dragons, and the hot newMarvel Multiverse Roleplaying Game.
Nov. 24, 2023
GT7 players need to check out this Black Friday PS5 steering wheel deal
You could take your PSVR 2 experience to the next level with this Black Friday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I hate to say this, but PS5 controller deals have been completely weak sauce this Black Friday. Luckily, if you’re a racing sim enthusiast, you’re not totally out of luck. While there’s no discount on the DualSense Edge and bargains on the Victrix Pro BFG andRazerWolverine V2 Pro are restricted to the UK, thebest PS5 steering wheeloverall is currently at its lowest-ever price.
Nov. 24, 2023
League of Legends trailer mispronounces long-running character name, prompting misplaced confusion around AI voice acting
“No direction” and some heavy editing by Riot caused fans to think the voiceover in the new Sivir trailer was AI When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The name of a long-running League of Legends character has been mispronounced in a new trailer, prompting some misplaced confusion around AI voice acting. The trailer, posted on theLeague of Legends: Wild Rift Twitter account, showcases Sivir, a battle mistress who can quickly cut groups of enemies down to size with her bladed boomerang, create magical barriers to block enemy attacks, and provide a boost to allies movement speed.
Nov. 24, 2023
How to make money in Lethal Company
How to sell scrap and make more Lethal Company money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company teleportersLethal Company turretsLethal Company Mods Wondering how to sell scrap and make money in Lethal Company? Even if you’ve been playing for a while, finding ways to make money can be quite difficult. First you need to find scrap, then you need to carry it through a dungeon full of deadly monsters, and then you need to find a place to sell it.
Nov. 24, 2023
I am once again asking you to get my pick for the most underrated Metroidvania on Steam while it's only $5
Everyone and their dog should play Valdis Story: Abyssal City When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 10 years, Valdis Story: Abyssal City still sits in my brain like an oddly comforting Mind Flayer tadpole, and with it being$5.24 in the Steam Autumn Sale, you have no reason not to join me in the bliss of this criminally underrated Metroidvania.
Nov. 24, 2023
I can't believe this Black Friday gaming laptop deal is still in stock
Grab the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i for a fantastic record low price while stock lasts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday gaming laptop deals are taking the shelves by storm today, but not all offers are built equally. As is the way every year, I was fully expecting the best and brightest of this year’s haul to be run off the shelves within just a few hours - but I’m surprised this RTX 4080LenovoLegion hasn’t been snapped up.
Nov. 24, 2023
I had the time of my life playing as a frog with a magnifying glass who solves mysteries for a living
Indie Spotlight | Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery is the silliest adventure mystery game around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On an island, there’s a sloth who believes he’s being haunted by a g-g-ghost. Oh no. Who could possibly get to the bottom of this very important mystery? Enter Frog Detective. As the amphibious investigator, I may not be able to wear a snazzy hat like Sherlock Holmes (on account of my head shape), but with a magnifying glass in hand, I’m the perfect frog to solve this case.
Nov. 24, 2023
I just found the ultimate Black Friday curved monitor deal, but it'll soon vanish
A goliath gaming monitor that’s half price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just stumbled across a Black Friday curved monitor deal that’s so good, I genuinely wasn’t sure if I was still in bed dreaming about fictional offers. I mean, I previously thought Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy had struck gold with theirSamsungOdyssey Ark deals, but B&H Photo just knocked the monstrous monitor down to a price that’s impossible to ignore.
Nov. 24, 2023
As a DM, these are the D&D books I want to pick up this Black Friday
Sourcebooks, adventures, and more - these are my top D&D Black Friday picks as a DM When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been running Dungeons & Dragons games since I was about 17 - over 20 years now. So anytime the chance to get a sourcebook or adventure that I haven’t already scoured or conquered with my intrepid players, I jump on it.
Nov. 24, 2023
I want to learn MTG and this Lord of the Rings starter set deal is the perfect Black Friday buy
The MTG Lord of the Rings starter set is at a new record low price this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been wanting to get into the the world of Magic: The Gathering, and a MTG Lord of the Rings starter set deal has just arrived that promises to be the one to rule them all… or, well, get me into it.
Nov. 24, 2023
I'm playing a D&D adventure set nearby Baldur's Gate, and it's cheaper than ever this Black Friday
Phandelver and Below, one of the newest D&D books, has a tasty Black Friday discount right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cultists, goblins, and a merry band of mismatched adventurers. Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk is one of the newest D&D adventures, and if it sounds a little likeBaldur’s Gate 3, that’s because it’s set not too far away from the bustling Sword Coast city as seen in Larian’s CRPG.
Nov. 24, 2023
I'm sorry to the wallets of '90s kids, because Lego Super Mario 64 has never been cheaper
Throw King Bob-omb off a hill for less with this Lego Mario 64 Black Friday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sorry, folks - now that the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are officially over, this deal has disappeared. Original story as follows: If you’re of a certain age, your eyes will probably light up at the sight of the Lego Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block.
Nov. 24, 2023
Is Taylor Swift in Deadpool 3? Ryan Reynolds has his say
Deadpool 3 star Ryan Reynolds shares cryptic reaction to Taylor Swift cameo rumors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taylor Swift fans have convinced themselves that the pop singer is set to appear in upcoming Marvel sequelDeadpool 3, and now Ryan Reynolds has weighed in on the rumors. Well, kind of. In a new interview with theVancouver Sun, where he mostly talked about Canadian real estate and being awarded the Order of British Columbia recently, Reynolds was asked directly about the speculation – and his reply was unsurprisingly cryptic.
Nov. 24, 2023
Janet Fielding on her Doctor Who return, her "honest" DVD commentaries, and why she prefers the post-2005 reboot
Janet Fielding speaks to SFX magazine about her return in The Power of the Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When SFX joins Janet Fielding for a natter, she’s on a break from recording a Doctor Who audio play for Big Finish. But don’t expect her to divulge anything about the plot. “I could tell you, but I think I’d have to kill you!
Nov. 24, 2023
I review board games for a living, and these are the ones I'd buy this Black Friday
There are some excellent price cuts out there right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now that Black Friday and Cyber Monday are done, a lot of these board game savings have come to an end. Don’t worry if you missed them, though; some can still be bought at a fraction of the normal price. Original story follows.
Nov. 24, 2023
Lego Spider-Man’s Daily Bugle just hit a new low price, and my Spidey-sense is urging me to buy it
If you want to live in Spider-Man’s world, the LEGO Daily Bugle is the toy for you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re anything like me, the long wait untilSpider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Versehits the screen has given you serious Spidey withdrawal. As a result, I amsotempted to buy this LEGO kit featuring everyone’s favorite friendly neighborhood superhero this Cyber Monday, especially with that hefty discount.
Nov. 24, 2023
Lethal Company enemies and how to defeat them
A full list of Lethal Company monsters and how to fight them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company teleportersLethal Company turretsLethal Company Mods Lethal Company monsters will haunt your nightmares for years to come. As soon as you enter the facilities, you’re at risk of running into a sneaky Bracken, shotgun-wielding Nutcracker, eerie Ghost Girl, or (if you’re lucky) a cute little Spore Lizard.
Nov. 24, 2023
My favorite Black Friday iPad deal is now out of stock – but there's still time to grab a cheap tablet
That awesome Amazon Black Friday iPad deal may be out of stock, but Walmart has swooped in to save the day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The problem with greatBlack Friday iPad dealsis that they never hang around for all that long. Case in point, earlier this week Amazon was offering up a64GB iPad for just $229– a fantastic deal which quickly sold out.
Nov. 24, 2023
My favorite JRPG of 2023 is at its lowest ever price in this Black Friday sale
This Final Fantasy 16 Black Friday deal will give you 50% off one of the most awesome PS5 exclusives of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Honestly, given how packed this year has been with excellent new releases, I really didn’t think I was going to have time to really sink my teeth intoFinal Fantasy 16. But I sat down with it one weekend and ended up pouring some 50 hours into it – once I started I really just couldn’t stop, and it’s currently my favorite RPG of the year (sorryBaldur’s Gate 3).
Nov. 24, 2023
Ncuti Gatwa made a touching cameo in Doctor Who movie An Adventure in Space and Time
The TV movie has had an update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the original version of the film, which was released to coincide with the show’s 50th anniversary, Hartnell looks up to see the current Doctor: Matt Smith’s Eleventh Doctor. Now, this new cut has given the movie a timely update for its 60th anniversary with Hartnell coming face-to-face with Gatwa and realizing the longevity and impact that Doctor Who will have on generations to come.
Nov. 24, 2023
New Naruto fighting game receives backlash for questionable redub, raising eyebrows over potential AI voiceover: "I can guarantee I did not say that line that way"
Naruto X Boruto’s new dub has fans and actors confused When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naruto’s latest fighting game faces criticism for some questionable voiceover lines, leading to accusations of AI manipulation. Naruto X Boruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm Connections is the newest brawler based on the hugely popular anime series (which itself adapts the hugely popular manga). Rather than purely adapting one part of the anime, however, Naruto X Boruto skims through almost the entire saga and adapts events already covered in previous games.
Nov. 24, 2023
One of our favorite gaming Lego sets is cheaper than ever this Black Friday on Amazon
Far from Forbidden, this Tallneck Lego deal is the best of the West on Black Friday - down to its lowest-ever price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lego has certainly branched out in recent years, but this towering Tallneck set is still among its best gaming offerings in recent years. A brick-tastic recreation of Horizon Forbidden West’s largest mechanical beast, this 1222-piece set is perfect for those hunting the Old World for a Christmas present or for those wanting to step up their Lego game up in the biggest possible way.
Nov. 24, 2023
Roguelike sensation Cult of the Lamb unveils huge new update Sins of the Flesh, available for free early next year
The update will add new features, stories and more to the acclaimed indie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a sizeable free content update coming to Cult of the Lamb early next year. Over on Twitter, developer Massive Monster has announced a new “free major content update” for Cult of the Lamb. Dubbed Sins of the Flesh, it will be available “very early next year” and will add new features, stories and more.
Nov. 24, 2023
Small games can be good for AAA studios, and "directly contributed" to big RPGs like Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, says Obsidian's Josh Sawyer
Pentiment and Grounded were extremely valuable for Obsidian When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making time for smaller, maybe more out-there games between big projects can help keep gargantuan AAA studios healthy, says studio design director Josh Sawyer of Osbidian. Sawyer discussed game scope in response to a Twitter post from Jeryce Dianingana of EA studio Cliffhanger Games,currently at work on that Black Panther game.
Nov. 24, 2023
Some of the best cozy games I've ever played are currently on sale for Black Friday
You can pick up these cozy gaming essentials for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It feels like these Black Friday cozy gaming deals were made for me. I’ve put several (hundreds) of hours into the likes ofAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsas well as dabbled in games such asThe Sims 4, andDisney Dreamlight Valley- but if you’re just getting started on your cozy gaming journey, now is the best time to pick up these titles and more as they’re even cheaper than usual thanks to the annual savings event.
Nov. 24, 2023
Sounds like the Assassin's Creed Mirage studio is already working on more Assassin's Creed
Ubisoft Bordeaux previously said it wouldn’t make DLC for Mirage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sure sounds like theAssassin’s Creed Miragestudio is already working on more Assassin’s Creed. Earlier today, November 24, veteran writer and developer Rik Godwin announced via the tweet below that he’d joinedUbisoftBordeaux, where Assassin’s Creed Mirage was primarily developed. Godwin has joined the studio as a lead writer, and he’s going to work on something to do with Assassin’s Creed.
Nov. 24, 2023
Starfield bug turns New Atlantis into an asteroid belt orbiting players' ships through space
Loveable Bethesda jank is back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One hilariousStarfieldbug has made the entire city of New Atlantis orbit a player’s ship. Starfield is arguably the least buggy game thatBethesda Game Studioshas released in generations. That means we can skip the frustration that comes from falling through the map for the fifth time in two hours, but it also means that we miss out on the loveable Bethesda jank: the gravity-defying giants, two-headed horses, and colossal chickens.
Nov. 24, 2023
Starfield player beats the RPG with one of the worst builds possible: gun bashing only – and says it "wasn't too difficult"
One pistol, a shotgun, and the Mantis armor were crucial to the run When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AStarfieldplayer has successfully accomplished one of the weirdest runs we’ve heard of yet - finishing the game by only whacking enemies with their gun. The premise of the challenge is as simple as it sounds: the only attacks allowed are with the butt of a gun (no melee weapons allowed, obviously), and no companions are allowed to accompany the player except when the story requires it.
Nov. 24, 2023
Steam's latest roguelike hit is a Hades and Vampire Survivors mash-up with some impressive RPG flair
Death Must Die has just launched in Early Access and it’s pushing all the right buttons for players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Death Must Die, from developer Realm Archive, takes inspiration from some of thebest roguelikesout there. On the surface, it could easily be mistaken for Vampire Survivors' twin thanks to its pixel art style and hack-and-slash action where you can’t hardly see the ground for the enemies.
Nov. 24, 2023
Take it from me, you’ll want to jump on this Black Friday Steam Deck SSD deal while it’s hot
Give your Steam Deck a bigger brain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can now expand your internal Steam Deck storage for less, and if I were you, I’d jump on this Black Friday deal sooner rather than later. While you’ll be able to find compatible drives out there by brands you’ve never heard of, this WD_Black NVMe SSD is at its lowest price yet and comes with a 5-year warranty.
Nov. 24, 2023
The 32 greatest Pixar moments
Pixar is renowned for its brand of high-quality storytelling, but which of its many moments are unforgettable? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the release of the groundbreaking hit Toy Story in 1995,Pixarhas enjoyed fame as a powerhouse animation studio with a unique brand of high quality storytelling. But which moments from Pixar’s movies are actually unforgettable? While Pixar is famously part of theDisneyempire, its movies are iconic enough to stand on their own.
Nov. 24, 2023
The original test animation for Shrek has been uncovered, and it is pure nightmare fuel
“Give me your loot, fat boy!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shrek’s test animation from 1995 has been shared online, and fans of the DreamWorks classic are already wishing that it hadn’t been. The video, which landed on Twitter over Thanksgiving, has been called “ugly” and “terrifying” by viewers, as it sees the titular ogre encounter a gnome-looking creature.
Nov. 24, 2023
The Razer Barracuda X is the gaming headset I've been looking for
It’s super flexible and, at this price, really hard to ignore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Razer’s ever-reliable Barracuda headset line has long been a favorite of ours - and Black Friday is throwing me an irresistible deal. The line received an update last year with the launch of the Barracuda X and it’s being offered today at a record low price, previously only seen over Prime Day.
Nov. 24, 2023
The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 story lead casually reveals players haven't found his favorite Easter eggs, so "I won't talk about them"
Marcin Blacha may have sent these RPG communities digging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the best Easter eggs in The Witcher 3 and/orCyberpunk 2077apparently haven’t been found yet, according toCDPRnarrative lead Marcin Blacha. Blacha discussed CDPR’s approach to Easter eggs in a recent podcast featuring some fellow devs. He was story director on Cyberpunk 2077 and lead writer on The Witcher 3, and has been with CDPR in some sort of writing role since the original Witcher.
Nov. 24, 2023
This Alienware rig is my favorite Cyber Monday gaming PC deal right now, and it’s worth considering over Dell’s offers
The Aurora R15 is still down in price for Cyber Monday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been keeping my eye firmly onAlienwareoffers all week, and this Cyber Monday gaming PC deal is probably my favorite. While you’ll find plenty of Aurora R15 builds with RTX 4060 and RTX 4080 graphics cards within, Amazon has got a GeForce RTX 4070 Ti build that’s down to its lowest price.
Nov. 24, 2023
This keypad improved my speedrunning times and it's cheaper than ever right now
Meet the Azeron Cyborg, one of my favorite gaming accessories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was a little more than a year ago that my times got dramatically better though, because I reviewed a custom gaming keypad that made me feel way more at home than a typical mouse and keyboard ever did. Enter theAzeron Cyborg, which, I need to tell you right now, is down to a historically low price of just$175 at Amazonfor Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Nov. 24, 2023
This Nintendo Switch-sized handheld runs PC games, and it's down to its lowest ever price
The Ayaneo Air Pro has joined the Cyber Monday party When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Most handheld gaming PCs out there are much chonkier than a Nintendo Switch, but Cyber Monday has slashed the price of one that’s the same size. That’s right, we’re talking about a mini portable powerhouse that can practically access the same games as a Steam Deck orAsusROG Ally, but it’s not going to feel like a brick in your backpack.
Nov. 24, 2023
This upscaler changed the way I play retro games, and it’s now at a record low price for Black Friday
The OSSC is one of my favorite retro gaming accessories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. More often than not, I tend to reach for retro games consoles over my PS5 or PC. That might amuse some of you considering I work at GamesRadar+ rather than Retro Gamer magazine, but I just love being able to mess around with old tech.
Nov. 24, 2023
This year's hottest new JRPG homage has a prologue I never knew about, and it's super-cheap right now
In Stars and Time has a prologue that launched a few years ago When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the best games of the year has a prologue available on Steam, and you can get it for less than a coffee right now. Earlier this week, we wrote about howIn Stars and Time was taking Steam by storm, the perfect revival of the GameCube-era RPG meshed with a time-looping adventure.
Nov. 24, 2023
Thousands of MMO players wage the ultimate war in a race to break their game: infinite money vs infinite inventory space
Old School RuneScape’s Trailblazer Reloaded League sparks a blood feud When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape is knee-deep in its latest game-warping League event, Trailblazer Reloaded, and this particular limited-time mode has sparked a fierce feud between players that’s quietly become one of the most interesting races in MMOs right now. OSRS Leagues basically make the MMO play way faster – better loot, more XP, and so on – for a two-month hit of adrenaline and dopamine.
Nov. 24, 2023
Tom Hardy shouts out Venom 3's director and crew as he celebrates being back filming
“It doesn’t get any better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Venomstar Tom Hardy has paid tribute to his long-time collaborator Kelly Marcel and stunt man Jake Tomuri, as he celebrates the franchise’s third movie resuming filming following theSAG-AFTRA strike. Describing the film as “the last dance"for the second time, which fuels speculation it’ll mark his last appearance as the titular Marvel antihero, the British actor took to Instagram on November 24 to share a photo of himself with Marcel and Tomuri.
Nov. 24, 2023
Two Disney Plus shows will soon be available to watch for free in the UK
The two popular Disney Plus shows are set to land on ITVX very soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news for UK viewers – twoDisneyPlus shows will make their way over to a UK streaming site where they can be watched completely for free. Season 1 of the British Disney Plus original Extraordinary will also be broadcast on ITV2 sometime next year.
Nov. 24, 2023
You don't have long to get our favorite Steam Deck Dock in the Black Friday Sales
The Baseus 6-in-1 Docking Station is currently the only choice at this price. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Baseus 6-in-1 Docking Station is one of our favorite Steam Deck accessories, and if you’re in the market for a docking station for your new handheld gaming PC, there aren’t many better options out there. Thanks toBlack Friday Steam Deck deals, it’sdown to £29.
Nov. 24, 2023
Here's which streaming service offers the fewest amount of movies compared to last year
Despite its many original series, the streamer has lost over half of its movie titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being home to popular shows such as Yellowjackets andYellowstone,Paramount Plushas faced a huge dip in the amount of content it has onsite, and in just a year the streamer has managed to lose over half of its movie titles.
Nov. 23, 2023
After Ahsoka star Ray Stevenson's death, Dave Filoni discusses Baylan Skoll's future: "Obviously, there’s a story there"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars boss Dave Filoni has addressed the fate of Ahsoka’s Jedi-turned-bad Baylan Skoll after thedeath of actor Ray Stevensonearlier this year. The actor was 58 when he passed away this past May. “Obviously, there’s a story there,” Filoni toldVanity Fairwhen asked about Baylan’s future. “We’re in a wait-and-see pattern at this point. But I’m glad the conversation is about Ray and how great he was… I used to have mini debates with him and say, ‘Ray, you’re the villain here.
Nov. 23, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player accidentally recreates The Lord of the Rings' greatest battle at the Grove
Our heroes aren’t quite battling 10,000 Uruk-hai When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has inadvertently recreated the Battle of Helm’s Deep from The Lord of the Rings. The Battle of Helm’s Deep has a sacred place among the readers and viewers of The Lord of the Rings. It’s the big climactic battle to round out The Twin Towers, where Legolas defies the laws of physics to surf down some stairs on a shield, and 300 warriors defy 10,000 Uruk-hai, among other things.
Nov. 23, 2023
Bayonetta director wanted to make nine games, will take the plans for five of them to his grave, and says working with Hideo Kojima would be a "disaster"
Hideki Kamiya had very grand plans for the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bayonetta series director Hideki Kamiya wanted to make nine entries in the franchise, and has suggested he probably shouldn’t work with other famed Japanese game developers. Earlier this year in September,Kamiya announced his surprise exit from PlatinumGames, the studio he helped co-found with Resident Evil legend Shinji Mikami, after 16 years.
Nov. 23, 2023
BBC releases first Doctor Who footage of Ncuti Gatwa in the strangest way
Nothing says Happy Doctor Who Day quite like a hologram of the Fifteenth Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The BBC is paying homage to Doctor Who Day in style by sharing never-before-seen footage of Ncuti Gatwa as the Fifteenth Doctor, projected into the sky. In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the hit sci-fi series, the studio has set up a special water-based projection over Cardiff Bay in Wales featuring signature lines such as “The Doctor will be exterminated” and “You will be deleted,” as well as appearances from Daleks and the first footage of the newest Doctor played by Gatwa.
Nov. 23, 2023
Doctor Who's Daphne Ashbrook opens up on the 1996 TV movie, Eric Roberts' Master, and working with two Time Lords
The actor, who played Dr Grace Holloway, chats all things Who in the new issue of SFX magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Dr Grace Holloway in the 1996 Doctor Who TV movie, Daphne Ashbrook was catapulted into a world she had no idea existed. Not only did this British sci-fi show have a 33-year history at the time, but the “backdoor pilot” movie for Fox in the United States had a massive weight of expectation resting on it – with it having been seven years since the program had last been in production, hopes for a new series were at a high.
Nov. 23, 2023
Ex-GTA dev reveals information on cut content and a scrapped zombie game, Rockstar promptly tells them to cut it out
“Apparently some of the OG’s there are upset by my blog” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An ex-Rockstar Gamesemployee has revealed new details of cancelled games at the studio, before being contacted by Rockstar and prompted to shut the entire thing down. Earlier this week, ex-Rockstar North technical director Obbe Vermeij grabbed headlines when he made a swathe of claims about his time at the studio.
Nov. 23, 2023
Five of my favorite board games to pick up in the Cyber Monday sales
Opinion | You need these in your collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Today’s best deals2.For fantasy fans3.For co-op fans4.For relaxing5.For families6.For strategy fans With theCyber Monday board game dealsnow upon us, there’s never been a better time to expand your collection and get it ready for the holidays. Better still, given how good some of these sales are, you’ll be doing it at a fraction of what you’d usually pay for some of thebest board gameson the market.
Nov. 23, 2023
Five of my favorite TTRPGs to look out for in the Black Friday sales
Opinion | These are essential pen-and-paper adventures When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 1.Today’s best deals2.For horror fans3.For fantasy fans4.For JRPG fans5.For superhero fans6.For D&D fans As tabletop RPG fans, we’re living well right now. There’s a smorgasbord of incredible games out there to play, and more people than ever interested in playing with you. But all those options mean it can be tough to choose which system to try next, and doubly so come Black Friday, when there are loads of great offers on loads of great titles (as shown by the currentBlack Friday board game deals, or the overload ofD&D Black Friday deals).
Nov. 23, 2023
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, aka my personal Game of the Year, is (almost) the cheapest we've ever seen it at Walmart
Outside of random flash sales, this is a great deal on one of this year’s very best games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At $49.99 (previously $69.99)from Walmart, you’re getting a game that is as big as it is ambitious, filled with monsters and marvel, and some of the most unique and engrossing building mechanics I’ve ever seen in a video game to date.
Nov. 23, 2023
GTA 5 actor for Michael De Santa seemingly swatted while trying to play GTA Online
Ned Luke thankfully appears fine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindGTA 5protagonist Michael De Santa has reportedly been swatted while trying to streamGTA Online. In the middle of a recent stream and subsequent clips floating around online, Ned Luke is seen looking through some GTA Online leaderboards while interacting with their chat. Things take a turn when Luke’s phone goes off, prompting him to answer.
Nov. 23, 2023
Here's how to save even more on your PS Plus subscription this Cyber Monday
Make the most of your PS4 and PS5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To mark the festive buying season, PlayStation has already cut down on the costs of itsPS Plus memberships, allowing you to get up to 30% off on 12-month plans, which is already a pretty great deal if you’re a new subscriber. It’s even better though if you pair it with a discounted wallet fund code.
Nov. 23, 2023
How to get more players in Lethal Company with morecompany and biggerlobby mods
How to install the more company mod In Lethal Company and increase the player limit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lethal Company teleportersLethal Company turretsLethal Company Mods Get more players in your Lethal Company lobby with these ‘bigger lobby’ mods including the morecompany mod and biggerlobby mod. Both of which are easy to download with some help from the Thunderstore mods manager.
Nov. 23, 2023
I am once again telling Xbox gamers not to buy the Seagate Expansion card
Please save yourself some money with this Cyber Monday Xbox deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Not all Cyber Monday deals are built equally - and we often get a hint that some might be worse than others months in advance. Back in October Amazon held its Big Deal Days event, marking the second Prime-exclusive sale of the year.
Nov. 23, 2023
I love this Lego Back to the Future set, and it's now cheaper than ever
It’s now $5 less than the previous record low When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The very cool Lego Back to the Future set has just hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday. Great Scott! So long as you don’t hang around for too long, you can pick up the Lego Back to the Future Time Machine for just$155 at Amazoninstead of almost $200 as a part of this year’s Black Friday sale.
Nov. 23, 2023
It's only $40 but this is my favorite Black Friday Nintendo Switch deal yet
The Hori Split Pad Pro is now down to just $39.99 - a fantastic price for a robust Joy-Con alternative in this week’s Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hori Split Pad Pro is pretty much permanently fixed to my Nintendo Switch OLED these days, and with Best Buy dropping a $10 discount on the ergonomically minded Joy-Con alternative it’s an absolute steal this week.
Nov. 23, 2023
Kelsey Grammer is confident that we'll see Beast in the MCU again
“It is my hope that you will [see him again]” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After hiscameo in The Marvels post-credits scene, Beast actor Kelsey Grammer seems confident that we haven’t seen the last of Dr. Hank McCoy in the MCU. “It is my hope that you will [see him again]. I can say with a certain amount of confidence that you will.
Nov. 23, 2023
Loki season 2 finale almost went in a different direction – and we're glad it didn't
“Something wasn’t sitting right about it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalefeatured one of Marvel’s most emotional – and dramatic – climaxes in recent memory. The final episode saw Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief break the TVA’s Time Loom and take on the role of holding the timelines together himself using his powers. He’s finally got a seat on a throne, but at the cost of never seeing Sylvie, Mobius, or anyone else he cares about again.
Nov. 23, 2023
Mayor Cage will have to break New York City's anti-superhero laws in Luke Cage: Gang War #1
Get an early preview of interior pages from Luke Cage: Gang War #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Luke Cage is currently the mayor of New York City in the Marvel Universe, and as part of his duties, he’s had to give up being a superhero in favor of enforcing the city’s current laws against costumed vigilantes. But the ‘Gang War’ crossover is about to kick off, and as Luke gets his own tie-in title, he’ll be forced to take to the streets as a hero in defiance of the laws he’s now sworn to uphold.
Nov. 23, 2023
New Godzilla movie earns perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, with critics saying it's "everything you could want from a monster movie"
The movie arrives in the US and UK next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After hitting the big screen in its native Japan on November 3, Godzilla Minus One is about to make its way overseas – and it’s a hit with international critics. A new kaiju movie made by Japan’s Toho Studios, Godzilla Minus One is set in post-war Japan.
Nov. 23, 2023
Newegg Black Friday deals 2023: all the best offers available now
Grab a cracking Newegg Black Friday deal while they’re still hot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Searching for all the best Newegg Black Friday deals? We’ve got you covered, as we’re seeing plenty of discounts on a range of different devices. Whether you’re looking for a shiny new gaming laptop, a high end gaming PC, or a graphics card that’ll revamp your existing rig, we’re hellbent on making sure you pay as little as possible.
Nov. 23, 2023
One of Baldur's Gate 3's best axes is astoundingly easy to miss, and it's locked away from one of the RPG's best companions
There’s several chances to miss nabbing the axe for good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3has an incredibly easy-to-miss unique weapon, which can only be unlocked by enabling a very specific trader in Act 3. As the Reddit post below explains, the greataxe is actually pretty easy to get hold of - as long as you know where to look - but most Baldur’s Gate 3 players will have tragically missed out on the weapon.
Nov. 23, 2023
PC gamers need to know about this $225 Black Friday discount on the best PCVR headset
The HTC Vive Pro 2 is heavily discounted at Amazon in the UK and US right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re on the hunt for a new VR headset and are based in the US or UK, Amazon has some great deals right now that arereallyworth considering. The HTC Vive Pro 2 is easily one of the best virtual reality headsets going at the moment, with incredible resolution, razor-sharp visuals, and an impressive FOV that maintains immersion from the moment you strap on the goggles till the second you take them off.
Nov. 23, 2023
Peaky Blinders producer to adapt groundbreaking female detective novels into a new series
There are plans to adapt the popular Cordelia Gray novels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The production company that brought usPeaky Blindershas optioned PD James‘ popular Cordelia Gray novels and has plans to adapt the series into a female detective show. According toDeadline, Caryn Mandabach Productions has plans to turn both of James’ Gray novels, titled An Unsuitable Job for a Woman and The Skull Beneath the Skin, into TV shows.
Nov. 23, 2023
Publisher of Studio Ghibli meets Stardew Valley life sim Spirittea says the failure of Steam's competitors is hitting indie games hard
No More Robots lead delves into why the failure of PC launchers is hurting indies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The publisher of a hit new indie game has explained why failed PC launchers are having a negative impact on new indie games. Spirittealaunched earlier this week across PC and Xbox consoles via Xbox Game Pass, and Nintendo Switch.
Nov. 23, 2023
Russell T Davies seemingly confirms spring 2025 release window for Ncuti Gatwa's second season of Doctor Who
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies has seemingly confirmed the release window for Ncuti Gatwa’s second season as the Doctor. Before Gatwa steps foot in the TARDIS, though, we have the 60th anniversary specials to look forward to. Three new episodes are set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the UK andDisneyPlus elsewhere this November and December, featuring Tennant’s return as the Doctor and Catherine Tate as Donna Noble.
Nov. 23, 2023
Sonic Superstars is my favorite Sonic game in years, and now it's cheaper than ever
You gotta go fast… if you want to get your hands on this Sonic Superstars Black Friday deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Sonic Superstars discount over at Amazon has quickly become one of my favoriteBlack Friday gaming dealsso far. Having released little over a month ago, few expectedSega’s long-awaited return to creating 2D Sonic games to drop in price so quickly.
Nov. 23, 2023
The best Cyber Monday external hard drive deals 2024: the biggest deals still live
Cyber Monday external hard drive deals are still around for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyber Monday external hard drive deals are hanging on, so if you missed any storage savings, you might still have a chance. Plenty of deals on portable SSDs and traditional HDDs have already vanished, but since some offers weren’t inherent to the event itself, they’re still floating around.
Nov. 23, 2023
The bloodiest zombie game of the year is going for almost half price this Cyber Monday
Dead Island 2’s HELL-A edition has been slashed in two When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. During Black Friday, it was on sale for $50 less than its retail price, so the Dead Island 2 HELL-A editionwas only $49.99 at Amazon. Annoyingly, that offer has now gone out of stock, but it’s still available atBest Buy for just $58.99this Cyber Monday, which isn’t far off.
Nov. 23, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered unveils its three cut 'Lost Levels' - and one sounds horrifying
Not the sewers, not again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns outThe Last of Us 2Remastered will have three ‘Lost Levels’ - and we know what they are. As expected, two of these levels are ‘Boar Hunt’ and ‘Jackson Party.’ Somefans actually deciphered these two cut levelsearlier this week based on trailer footage, so a level that takes place in Jackson, and another featuring Ellie hunting down a boar in the wilderness aren’t a surprise.
Nov. 23, 2023
The original Life is Strange passes 20 million players after eight years
The game that started it all hits a big milestone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Life is Strange has surpassed 20 million players around the world since launch. Earlier today, November 23, the official Life is Strange Twitter account celebrated Thanksgiving with something its thankful for: the original game having amassed 20 million total players. “We want to thank each and every one of you for playing,” the account added.
Nov. 23, 2023
There's another Thor callback in the Loki season 2 finale that you may have missed
This one also tugged at our heartstrings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, we know that Odin means Thor will be the one to take the throne – he’s the oldest son and, unlike Loki, isn’t adopted. However, as we know, Thor doesn’t sit on any throne in the MCU. At the end ofThor: Love and Thunder, his last appearance on the big screen, we saw that he was still traveling across the universe with Mjolnir and his adopted daughter Love in tow.
Nov. 23, 2023
This Black Friday PS5 bundle makes me regret buying my console on day one
A new PS5 Slim with either Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 or Modern Warfare 3, for just $499? It’s outrageous is what it is. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But the new PS5 Slim, featuring a smaller design and an improved 1TB storage as standard, has a far nicer form factor. I’m not about to sell my PS5 to replace it with the leaner model, but it does have me regretting my choice somewhat.
Nov. 23, 2023
This controller just shot to the top of Amazon's sales ranks - and it's not even a Black Friday deal
Pre-order the Genshin Impact 8BitDo Ultimate controller at Amazon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Genshin Impact edition 8BitDo Ultimate wireless controller has just shot to the top of Amazon’s Movers & Shakers chart, beating out plenty of actual Black Friday deals in the process. The gamepad is up for pre-order right now, launching on December 18, but fans of the game have been going mad for the unique blue and white colorway and matching charging dock.
Nov. 23, 2023
Valve went back to Half-Life to fix one decades-old bug with a new update
The new patch follows after the huge anniversary update last week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Half-Life’s new update has fixed a bug that’s plagued the original game for decades. Half-Life just got a massive update last week, that restored reams of cut content from the original game, as well as remedied bugs. What it didn’t fix, however, was the infamous ‘tentacle animation glitch’ that comes about in the game’s sixth level, which remained broken and a bit of a distraction.
Nov. 23, 2023
With Kojima Productions on board, 2010's Castlevania Lords of Shadow remains one of the action adventure dynasty's most intriguing installments
Opinion | 13 years on, it’s safe to say Kojima Productions and MercurySteam vamped things up a few notches When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gabriel Belmont is a classic conflicted hero, torn between light and dark. Sent out to discover why god has forsaken the world, the pious paladin of the Brotherhood Of Light is set for a purity test of – quite literally – biblical proportions.
Nov. 23, 2023
Gen V finally releases BTS footage of *that* Marie and Jordan scene, and fans are loving it
Here it is, the scene we’ve all been waiting for… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Calling allGen Vfans, your prayers have finally been answered! That’s right, the behind-the-scenes footage of Marie and Jordan’s kiss has been shared, and it’s just as cute, if not slightly awkward, as we thought it would be. After nearly a whole week of being hounded by fans since they shared the full season 1 blooper reel onTwitter, the Gen V team has released the #MarieJordanCut that we’ve all been waiting for.
Nov. 22, 2023
17 years later, action RPG Steambot Chronicles still has scope to impress with its eclectic mix of robots, music and a dash of Vanilla
Opinion | “An open world with abundant side-quests and a protagonist you develop through dialogue choices? On console, in 2006?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Many games are described as ‘ahead of their time’, but that’s exactly what quirky action-RPG Steambot Chronicles was. An open world with abundant side-quests and a protagonist you develop through dialogue choices? On console, in 2006?
Nov. 22, 2023
20 hours without a single attack: This Baldur's Gate 3 pacifist run relies on speedrunning strats, an OP D&D class trait, and a huge amount of RPG patience
It turns out you get a special voice line for having no red in your ledger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A geniusBaldur’s Gate 3player has managed to complete the entire game without (directly) killing a single NPC, in a perfect example of the freedom offered by Larian’s RPG. In a recent video, YouTuber Proxy Gate Tactician outlined how they made it through an entire playthrough, barely dishing out any direct damage from the deck of the Nautiloid all the way to the Upper City of Baldur’s Gate itself.
Nov. 22, 2023
2024’s first anime hit might be this Netflix sequel to a beloved fantasy series
The Seven Deadly Sins: Four Knights of the Apocalypse gets its first trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Beloved fantasy anime The Seven Deadly Sins is getting a sequel series – and it’s coming to Netflix in just a few months. The synopsis reads: “A kind young boy named Percival lives with his grandfather in a remote area called ‘the Finger of God’ — but the world would not allow this peace to last.
Nov. 22, 2023
A Marvel fan has rounded up all the open plot threads in the MCU, and it's kind of mind-blowing
Sheesh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan has created a pretty impressive listof all the open and yet-to-be-explored plot threads in the MCU. The list spans over 20 movies and TV shows, including Ant-Man and even The Marvels, but there were a handful that fans seemed pretty passionate about. InSpider-Man: Homecoming, Phineas Mason aka the Tinkerer is still at large.
Nov. 22, 2023
Against the Storm, a dark fantasy roguelite city builder and certified Steam banger, sets full release date
The full launch follows a year in Early Access and thousands of ‘overwhelmingly positive’ reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The roguelite city builder Against the Storm has managed to garner an “overwhelmingly positive” review standing onSteamin the year that it’s been in Early Access, and now it’s getting a full launch on December 8. As you might’ve surmised by the “roguelite” qualifier, Against the Storm isn’t your average city builder.
Nov. 22, 2023
An underrated Hugh Jackman movie that divided critics is climbing the Netflix rankings
Real Steel is getting a second life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The science fiction film directed by Stranger Things’ Shawn Levy stars Jackman as a former boxer whose sport has been replaced with robot competitors. Working with his son to build and train their own robot, the thrilling movie also stars Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, and Anthony Mackie.
Nov. 22, 2023
Another WandaVision deleted scene has been released – making us even more excited for Agatha's spin-off show
Agatha still know how to have fun without her powers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newWandaVisiondeleted scene has been released – and it features Kathryn Hahn on top form. The short, 14-second clip features Hahn’s character Agnes. Agatha Harkness took on the guise of Wanda’s human neighbor at the beginning of the series and then, after she’d been defeated by Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen), was stripped of her powers and condemned to live as Agnes forever.
Nov. 22, 2023
Call of Duty 2024 is reportedly another Black Ops, this time set in the Gulf War
Treyarch is said to be developing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although reporting indicates that a specific title hasn’t been selected, it does sayActivisionhas tapped Treyarch to develop a new Call of Duty: Black Ops game set in the Gulf War. Windows Central’s report not only provides the most definitive confirmation of Black Ops: Gulf War being the next Call of Duty game, it also provides some additional details we hadn’t heard anything about until now.
Nov. 22, 2023
Charlie Cox reveals which Avenger he'd love Daredevil to team up with
But there’s one small obstacle… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Charlie Cox has revealed his dream on-screen Avengers team-up for Daredevil – but there’s one slightly obvious obstacle to prevent it from becoming reality. The actor also spoke highly ofIron Manactor Robert Downy Jr. and his impact on the MCU, saying: “This whole cinematic Marvel kind of decade and a half, two decades, or whatever it’s been, where it’s really been a staple of so many people’s entertainment consumption, a lot of that I think is a credit to Robert Downey Jr.
Nov. 22, 2023
Chris Pine and the Wish filmmakers talk that big Disney villain comeback
Exclusive: Chris Pine and the Wish team talk the Disney villain comeback with King Magnifico When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s good to be bad. After a run of releases without a traditionalDisneyvillain (you know the type: fabulous, delightfully evil baddies with a knockout solo and excellent fashion sense),Wishreintroduces that ever-so-popular archetype with some serious flair through Chris Pine’s King Magnifico.
Nov. 22, 2023
Cobra Kai star teases final season filming date: "It's right around the corner"
The sixth and final season starts filming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cobra Kai’s sixth and final seasonis set to resume filming, says star Xolo Maridueña. “I do have a date, and it’s right around the corner, so I’m excited to get back in the ‘gi,” Maridueña, who plays Miguel Diaz, toldCollider. “We already did the first episode right before the writers' strike, so we’re gonna hit the ground running, I know it.
Nov. 22, 2023
Daisy Ridley breaks her silence on new Rey Star Wars movie: "It's not what I expected"
She’s really excited to return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It seems like Daisy Ridley’s return as Rey was a surprise for the actor too. Her Star Wars moviewas announced at Star Wars Celebration earlier this yearwhenLucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedy brought Ridley on stage. While Ridley has yet to read anything for the new movie, she gave a positive update on the film.
Nov. 22, 2023
Dave Filoni has been promoted – and he’s now pretty much Star Wars’ answer to Kevin Feige
The Star Wars Rebels creator is taking a top job at Lucasfilm When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dave Filoni, one of the leading forces behind Star Wars’ move to television in the past two decades, has been promoted to chief creative officer. According toVanity Fair, Filoni will work alongsideLucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedy and head of development Carrie Beck to usher in the next era of stories in a galaxy far, far away.
Nov. 22, 2023
Dave the Diver studio channels The Day Before with its zombie PvPvE game hitting alpha testing next week
Nakwon: Last Paradise takes place in Seoul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dave the Diver’s developer is making a zombie PvPvE game, and it’s shared 22 minutes of new gameplay ahead of an alpha playtest. Developer Mintrocket, responsible fornot-indie-banger Dave the Diver,revealed Nakwon: Last Paradiseback in September. It’s an online survival co-op game set in post-zombie apocalyptic Seoul, where players have to work together to scour the city for resources against zombies that can’t actually be killed, meaning stealth is of paramount importance.
Nov. 22, 2023
Destiny 2 price history suggests that its new Witcher crossover might cost more than The Witcher 3 and all of its DLC combined
The new skins arrive next week along with Season of the Wish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IfDestiny 2’s price history is anything to go by, the recently-announced Witcher 3 skins could cost more thanCDPR’s entire RPG. On November 21, Destiny developerBungieannounced that three new skins “inspired by Geralt of Rivia” from The Witcher 3 will be arriving in its MMO alongside the upcoming Season of the Wish on November 28.
Nov. 22, 2023
Does Wish set up a Disney multiverse? The filmmakers weigh in on those Easter eggs
Exclusive: The Wish team talk Disney Easter eggs and the multiverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wishis chock-full ofDisneyEaster eggs and references to the studio’s incredible history, ranging from the subtle and sneaky to the very obvious. With the multiverse currently in vogue, you might be wondering if that means Wish is opening the door to an interconnected Disney universe.
Nov. 22, 2023
Exploring the unlikely development of Halo – from RTS to third-person, Mac to console, concept to an Edge magazine perfect 10
Interview | Marcus Lehto talks Edge magazine through the history of one of the biggest, most recognized names in video games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Jobs is on stage, promising “one of the coolest [games] I’ve ever seen”. He introducesBungieco-founder Jason Jones, and his new game. “We’re gonna see, for the first time, Halo.” Perhaps you’ve seen this 1999 Macworld demo.
Nov. 22, 2023
Forget ships, Starfield's coolest community is building incredible RPG outposts, and the highlight is a sci-fi villain lair set inside a volcano
Starfield players have taken inspiration from Zelda fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldfans have created a Reddit community dedicated to building outposts, and it’s a treasure trove of amazing ideas. Similar toHyruleEngineeringon Reddit, which allowsThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayers to share their in-game creations (everything from vehicles, enemy traps, and Korok torture devices), Starfield fans have been sharing their unique and clever outpost designs in a dedicated subreddit.
Nov. 22, 2023
Frazer Hines on returning to Doctor Who and writing a "faithful adaptation" of the series
Frazer Hines speaks to SFX about his time on Doctor Who and writing a novel that takes place in the Whoniverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six of the seven episodes of the 1967 Doctor Who adventure ‘The Evil Of The Daleks’ were destroyed during the television archive purge of the ’70s. Despite that, the story has enjoyed a remarkably healthy afterlife, boasting a plethora of releases including vinyl and CD soundtracks and a full-color animation.
Nov. 22, 2023
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero is a homecoming for writer Larry Hama
Interview | Veteran writer Larry Hama and artist Chris Mooneyham talk G.I. Joe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Newsarama: First off, Larry, congratulations on your return to G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. How does it feel to be back? And did you think that the bookwouldever come back? Larry Hama:I never felt like I was away. After the Devil’s Due and IDW incarnations, I realized that somebody would always pick up the franchise, but my experiences with DD and IDW led me to believe that I was not considered an important part of the equation - until Robert Kirkman picked up the phone and personally asked me to write the Skybound continuation of the ARAH title.
Nov. 22, 2023
Zelda: Ocarina of Time is a Studio Ghibli film in this fan-made Unreal Engine 5 anime, and it's 18 minutes of pure joy
I’d play the crap out of Ghibli: Castle Town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A couple of weeks ago,I was raving about a trailerfor a longer video imagining the world of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in the style of Hayao Miyazaki’s work with Studio Ghibli. Today, that full 18-minute video from the talented content creator RwanLink is here, and it is every bit worth the wait.
Nov. 22, 2023
I review DDR5 RAM and these are the Black Friday deals I would use to upgrade my rig
Here are the cheapest ways to make the switch this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This November really is the perfect time to upgrade to DDR5 RAM. Perhaps more so than ever before, DDR5 is affordable, available, and worth the trouble of upgrading. A lot of the time, the biggest barrier to entry for thebest RAM for gamingis that it often requires a new motherboard and processor.
Nov. 22, 2023
I test graphics cards for a living, and I think this Black Friday Intel GPU deal is worth your time
Plenty of VRAM and an attractive price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Let’s be honest. When talking about graphics cards,NvidiaandAMDare the first brands that come to mind. However, I’m here to tell you that you should consider an Intel GPU over many other budget options this Black Friday, as there’s a specific deal that’ll furnish your setup with more VRAM and impressive entry-level specs to boot.
Nov. 22, 2023
Japan's government uses Minecraft to show off a huge, real-world infrastructure project
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism has been playing Minecraft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A branch of Japan’s government has used Minecraft to demonstrate how it plans to build a real-world dam. AsAutomaton Mediareports, aYouTubeaccount linked to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism has uploaded the video just below. The video’s title is ‘We tried making the Tatsuno Dam in Minecraft!
Nov. 22, 2023
Jujutsu Kaisen's most thirsted-after character is coming to its new game
It’s Kento Nanami’s world, we’re just living in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jujutsu Kaisen’s new video game is introducing one of its most thirsted-after characters, and it’s a win for the fans. People bloody love Nanami, and that’s probably not going to change by the time Cursed Clash comes out. The first-class sorcerer has pretty much stolen the hearts of the Jujutsu Kaisen fandom over the course of the ongoing Season 2, as he battles his way through the demons and sorcerers in Shibuya.
Nov. 22, 2023
Left 4 Dead was so busted at launch that it forced a sequel barely 12 months later: "such a broken thing that nobody wanted to touch it"
Valve built up such a technological debt that it had to start over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Left 4 Dead says the reason its sequel came around so quickly is that the original game was so broken nobody atValvewanted to work on it any longer. In an interview withGame Developer, Valve veteran Chet Faliszek discussed the speedy turnaround between Left 4 Dead, which launched in 2008, and Left 4 Dead 2, a full sequel that arrived barely a year later.
Nov. 22, 2023
Left 4 Dead writer says he ended up leading the project by accident: "No one ever told me I'm running it!"
Chet Faliszek never signed up to head up production on the original Left 4 Dead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chet Faliszek, the writer behind the original Left 4 Dead, has revealed he was mistakenly appointed byValve’s Gabe Newell to lead the project in its early development and through launch. Speaking toGame Developer, Faliszek explained how a conversation between Newell and then Valve engineer Aaron Seeler led the former to inadvertently assume Faliszek was in charge.
Nov. 22, 2023
Neve Campbell has finally addressed the most shocking death in Scream 5
Horror’s favorite final girl Neve Campbell was sad to hear about the death of one character in particular… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neve Campbell has shared how sad she was to see her long-standing co-star killed off in the franchise’s fifth movie. Campbell, who played the central character Sidney Prescott before deciding not to return to the sixthScreammovie, says she was ultimately disappointed at the choice to axe Dewey.
Nov. 22, 2023
New Dark Souls comic The Willow King is a gothic return to the world of the game
Preview | George Man and Maan House are behind the limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can check out a lettered preview of pages from the first issue in the gallery below. Steeped in gothic atmosphere it looks like House is a perfect fit for the gloomy world of the game. “I’m overjoyed to be returning to the dark, grim, Hollow-ridden world of Dark Souls for this brand-new comic series,” said Mann in a statement.
Nov. 22, 2023
One of Asgard’s greatest heroes just made the ultimate sacrifice to save Thor
Avengers, Inc. #3 offers a bone-chilling premonition for the fate of Thor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valhalla is the resting place of the great heroes of Asgard, an eternal party where the greatest warriors of Asgardian lore spend their afterlives drinking, fighting (just for laughs), and feasting. But in November 22’s Avengers, Inc. #3, one of the greatest dead heroes of Marvel’s version of Asgard gives up his place in Valhalla to stand at the side of Thor, for whom ominous tidings seem to lay on the horizon.
Nov. 22, 2023
Pixar fans are imitating real-world sports debates to answer the ultimate question: is Lightning McQueen the GOAT?
Stephen A. Smith even weighed in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The internet has been debating whether or not Lightning McQueen is the Greatest of All Time when it comes toDisneyandPixar’s Cars. No, really. “Lightning McQueen is the true Goat. He was going to win the Piston cup in his rookie season if he wasn’t so nice,“one fan wrote.
Nov. 22, 2023
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake apparently isn't dead after all
It’s been a bit of a confusing week for fans of the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake is allegedly still being worked on, in a report that contradicts recent rumors. Earlier today, November 22, Bloomberg reporter Jason Schreier commented on the situation surrounding the KOTOR Remake at Saber Interactive.
Nov. 22, 2023
Thanksgiving fans think there are two killers in the movie, and they might be right
Thanksgiving fans have their theories about the John Carver killer, or rather, killers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After feasting on Eli Roth’s new horror movie, Thanksgiving fans have come to the conclusion that the movie may contain more than one killer.Spoilers ahead! Set around the annual US holiday of giving thanks and counting blessings,Thanksgivingfollows a group of teenagers as they are hunted by a masked killer known as John Carver, one year after a Black Friday riot in a small town ends in tragedy.
Nov. 22, 2023
The 32 greatest Disney characters
Plenty of characters pack the Magic Kingdom, but which of them deserve recognition as the most iconic? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since its inception in 1923 as theDisneyBrothers Cartoon Studio, the world-famous movie studio Disney has inspired dreamers to dream big through enchanting stories, catchy music, and mesmerizing artistry. Of its hundreds of characters, some rise to be the cream of the crop.
Nov. 22, 2023
The Asus ROG Ally has been Black Friday'd - and you won't find a gaming laptop cheaper than this
Take your Steam backlog on the go for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week, the top endAsusROG Ally received a hearty Black Friday discount, but some of you might not have spotted that the cheaper version has also dropped in price. For under $450, you can bag theAMDRyzen Z1 version of the handheld PC, meaning it’s both less than most gaming laptops out there and the same price as the older reduced 512GB Steam Deck.
Nov. 22, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered dev says they created 12 different levels for its roguelike mode
No Return features several newly-playable The Last of Us characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered could feature more than a dozen levels in its new roguelike mode. WhenThe Last of Us 2 Remastered was announcedover the past weekend, one of the big features for the upgrade was No Return. This roguelike mode will let players step into the shoes of new characters for the first time, like Dina and Lev, and focuses on brutal combat gauntlets where if you die, it’s back to the very beginning for you.
Nov. 22, 2023
The Witcher author says he's never played the games that cemented his fame: "I have no time for this, and it's not entertainment for me"
Andrezj Sapkowski is no gamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The author of The Witcher novels says he’s never played the games, and has no intention to do so. In an interview during Vienna Comic Con, The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski discussed his writing process, offered information about thenew Witcher book he’s working on, and said that he tends to find visual reproductions of his work “strange.
Nov. 22, 2023
There's 2 million feet of film from the making of Mrs. Doubtfire thanks to Robin Williams' improvisation
“We would say to Robin, ‘we’re out of film.’ That happened on several occasions” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mrs. Doubtfire director Chris Columbus has revealed that there are two million feet of film with movie footage on it – and he’d love to put together a documentary with it. “There are roughly 972 boxes of footage from Doubtfire – footage we used in the movie, outtakes, behind-the-scenes footage – in a warehouse somewhere and we would like to hire an editor to go in and look at all of that,” Columbus toldInsiderin a new interview to celebrate 30 years of the beloved comedy.
Nov. 22, 2023
This could be Black Friday's best Nintendo Switch OLED deal (and I'm not talking about the bundle)
Nintendo Switch OLED deals are storming the stage this week, with record low prices and free gift cards. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ll kick off with the US side of things. Dell’sBlack Friday Nintendo Switch dealsare keeping things at MSRP, but throwing in hefty gift card and there are plenty ofgames and accessorieson the site to spend your free cash on.
Nov. 22, 2023
This gaming chair was already excellent value - but Black Friday just made it even cheaper
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gaming chairs have a tendency to cost an arm and a leg. That fact really makes things tricky if you’re shopping online for Black Friday, because it’s already hard enough to judge the quality and comfort of a seat by looking at pictures. When you look at prices, the stakes feel extremely high, because it’s not like a pricey high-end chair is a mistake you’ll be able to afford twice.
Nov. 22, 2023
This outrageous Black Friday Disney Plus deal can't be beaten
You can get both for $2.99 per month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I am, as it turns out, a clattering idiot for not believing we’d get a Black FridayDisneyPlus or Hulu deal this year - the best offer on the streaming services is back. In my defence, Black Friday Disney Plus sales are rare to the point that I can count the ones we’ve seen on the fingers of one hand.
Nov. 22, 2023
Tom Hardy and Austin Butler's crime drama The Bikeriders finds new home after Disney drop
Focus Features will now release the pic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bikeriders has found a new home afterreportedly being dropped by Disney and 20th Century Studios. The previous indefinite delay was at least partly due to theSAG-AFTRA actors' strike, as the studio was apparently concerned that the film wouldn’t do well at the box office without promotion from its stars.
Nov. 22, 2023
Tom Taylor on why the time was right for Beast World - the Titans first big crossover
Interview | The writer talks moving the Titans into the big leagues of DC heroes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the event of theDark Crisis in Infinite Earth, the hierarchy of power in the DC Universe has changed. The stalwart guardians of Earth, theJustice League, allowed another group of heroes to take centerstage: the Titans. Long considered a training ground for the Justice League, the formerly Teen Titans have now grown into their role as the planet’s premier protectors - and not everyone is happy about it.
Nov. 22, 2023
Warzone's funniest glitch is back in Modern Warfare 3, and Call of Duty devs are trying to patch it out
Snakes on a… battlefield? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the goofiest glitches of all time is alive and kicking once again in a Call of Duty game. You’d best believe the footage of the snake glitch is already out there. The Twitter user below has beautifully captured the mess with exquisite footage, showcasing how a player can go from sprinting to being prone, while still maintaining their top speed.
Nov. 22, 2023
When is Napoleon coming to streaming?
The film is coming to Apple TV Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie follows the life of Napoleon Bonaparte, covering his relationship with Empress Joséphine and his rise and fall across key battles.GladiatorandJokerstar Joaquin Phoenix plays the lead role opposite Vanessa Kirby in the film that’s been called one of Scott’s best recent features. When will Napoleon be on Apple TV Plus?
Nov. 22, 2023
World of Warcraft raider competing for the MMO's latest world-first title suffers the ultimate setback as their game subscription expires mid-fight
The challenges that Amirdrassil pose are many, but they don’t normally impact your wallet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The WoW community is currently glued to the race to see who will be the first to complete Amirdrassil, the Dream’s Hope – the third raid we’ve got as part of the Dragonflight expansion run. The raid features nine bosses that need sorting out and has been going since the raid’s release on November 14, with Normal, Heroic, and Mythic difficulties available since day one.
Nov. 22, 2023
Yes, you can play Doom on these earrings
Doom Earternal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Yes, you can play Doom on my earrings,” is a real tweet from completely serious streamer and self-taught developer Alina Matson. There’s even a video to prove the claim. To clarify, it seems Matson was able to rig together a pair of earrings using two of these teeny, tiny, playable"Thumby" keychainsfrom TinyCircuits.
Nov. 22, 2023
George R.R. Martin teases eight more Game of Thrones spin-offs, but only one has been greenlit so far
It looks like there’s more where House of the Dragon came from, as Game of Thrones creator George R.R. Martin announces eight additonal spin-offs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It is no secret that George R.R. Martin has been wanting to make moreGame of Thronesspin-offs, and it looks like that just may be happening as the writer has made known that he has not one, not two but eight more shows up his sleeve.
Nov. 21, 2023
Your Mandalorian theories about the show’s title are wrong – according to the actor at the centre of them all
“It will always be Din Djarin’s show” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian season 3’s increased focus on Katee Sackhoff’s Bo-Katan led many to speculate that ‘The Mandalorian’ in the show’s title is, in fact, all about the one-time ruler of Mandalore and not Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin. Not only that, but it would mean Din Djarin taking a back seat to the ongoing adventures of Bo-Katan in future seasons.
Nov. 21, 2023
A 17-year-old Star Wars strategy game just got an update to revitalise its multiplayer
This follows six years after servers were reactivated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A 17-year-old Star Wars game just got a brand new update. Yesterday, November 20, Star Wars: Empire at War received a brand new update on PC via Steam. The strategy game, which first launched all the way back in 2006, was updated with a “maintenance patch update,” according to the game’s update history log on Steam.
Nov. 21, 2023
Acclaimed deep sea survival game Subnautica is getting a sequel in 2025
Unknown Worlds is set to deliver another thrilling underwater survival adventure for PC and console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So far, that’s all we’ve got in terms of details, but it’s certainly enough to get excited about if you’re a fan of the first two games. We’ll likely have to wait until the official reveal to know exactly what Unknown Worlds has planned for our next dip in the ocean.
Nov. 21, 2023
After 15 years, GTA 6 is seemingly giving GTA Online's little-loved Social Club feature a much-needed refresh
The changes to Rockstar’s website happen to fall right before GTA 6’s debut trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It appearsRockstar Gamesis changing up its Social Club system, ahead ofGTA 6’s full reveal. Yesterday, November 20, sleuthing GTA 5 community members began noticing some changes to the game’s website. Specifically, all mention of ofGTA Online’s ‘Social Club’ was taken down from the website, replaced merely with the Rockstar Games logo, as catalogued in the screenshots below.
Nov. 21, 2023
All of the Scott Pilgrim Takes Off episode titles are Easter eggs, and one fan spotted them all
Fast & Furious and Street Fighter 2? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott Pilgrim Takes Offis packed full of references to pop culture as it takes a very meta approach to Scott’s story. This time around, it follows the Toronto bassist as he meets the woman of his dreams Ramona Flowers before things go a bit off-book. While there’s a lot to unpack with all of the twists and turns in the new Netflix anime, you might not have noticed a cool detail about every title screen.
Nov. 21, 2023
Antony Starr is very un-Homelander-like in this hilarious behind the scenes look at his cameo in Gen V
Footage of Anthony Starr’s love-hate relationship with Homelander’s flying habits surfaces online, and it’s hysterical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys team has shared the funniest clip of Anthony Starr performing his own stunts during his Gen V cameo, and his reaction proves he is more different from Homelander than we thought. The video captioned “Our favorite stuntman havin' a blast on the set ofGen V” was posted to the show’sTwitteraccount, exhibiting a rather disgruntled Starr dressed in his usual red, white, and blue fashion, being strung up into the air by wires.
Nov. 21, 2023
Ark Survival Ascended gets a surprise Xbox release, but open-world survival fans will have to wait on PS5
Good news for some, less good news for others When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ark Survival Ascended has got another Xbox release date and dang is it soon. Developer Studio Wildcard reveals in a new Twitter post that the open-world survival game is coming to Xbox today (November 21) at 9am PT / 12pm ET / 5pm GMT.
Nov. 21, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player uses D&D math to explain why Shadowheart's Firebolts always seem to miss
Shart’s not so smart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I recently started my second properBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough since defeating the Brain earlier this year. As is pretty much par for the course, it wasn’t long before I’d recruited Shadowheart, and as is also par for the course, it wasn’t long before I was rolling my eyes as every single Firebolt she threw missed its target.
Nov. 21, 2023
Black Mirror renewed for season 7 – with production due to start later this year
The Netflix is returning for a seventh season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Get ready for more Black Mirror – the dystopian sci-fi show is officially returning for season 7, according toVariety. There’s not much other official info out there at the moment, like casting, episode count, or plot details, but production on the next installment of the Netflix show is reportedly kicking off later this year.
Nov. 21, 2023
Chris Pine shoots down Star Trek 4 rumors and says "of course" he’s not seen any scripts
We’re not surprised, just disappointed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chris Pine has given an update on the long-in-development Star Trek 4, and it’s predictably not very promising. Despite rumors that production is ramping up on that one at Paramount, the Captain Kirk actor was less positive. When thewriters’ strikeended back in September,Varietyreported that the next Star Trek movie was a priority for Paramount.
Nov. 21, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition only pre-installs Phantom Liberty on Xbox discs
This final bundle launches next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077Ultimate Edition, a collection bundling in Phantom Liberty and every update, launches next month on December 5. Announced earlier today, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition will be out early next month across PC,PS5, andXbox Series X. It’ll boast every update to date for the action-RPG, as well as Phantom Liberty, and will be available both physically and digitally.
Nov. 21, 2023
Demo of an all-but lost Final Fantasy 7 spin-off has miraculously been preserved by some very dedicated fans
Fans have managed to preserve a demo version of Dirge of Cerberus: Lost Episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A demo related to a Final Fantasy 7 mobile game all-but lost to history can now be enjoyed thanks to the work of some very dedicated fans. What’s more, the demo is now also playable on the DoJa 5.1 SDK emulator.
Nov. 21, 2023
Diablo 4 is free to play and giving out a bunch of bonus XP for a limited time
The Mother’s Blessing event has been fixed to grant the correct bonus amount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is running a free trial on Steam from now until November 28, Blizzard has announced. Coincidentally, this lines up with the current offering of a 35% increased rate of gold and XP, making now about as ideal a time as any to jump into Sanctuary.
Nov. 21, 2023
Director John Woo weighs in on the superhero movie debate: "I prefer Martin Scorsese's movies"
“I like old-fashioned movies, you know? Real cinema” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director John Woo has weighed in on the superhero movie discussion – and the action legend isn’t a fan of capes and tights. In fact, he prefers the movies of Martin Scorsese. “I’ve never liked watching movies with big special effects, or anything based on comic books,” he toldThe New York Timesin a new interview.
Nov. 21, 2023
Doctor Who - The Star Beast review: "An exciting start to the 60th anniversary specials"
A thrilling start to a new era of Doctor Who which promises to be the beginning of something special, it’s good to be back! Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Much rests on the shoulders of ‘The Star Beast’, the first of aseries of specialswhich celebrates the60th anniversaryof Doctor Who.
Nov. 21, 2023
Doctor Who 60th anniversary release schedule: when is episode 3 out on BBC and Disney Plus?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who is in the middle of airing its celebratory 60th anniversary special episodes, which see David Tennant and Catherine Tate back again in the Whoniverse. Two specials have aired so far in the line-up, with a third called ‘The Giggle’ on its way very soon. To help you navigate all things the TARDIS, we’ve broken down everything you need to know about the remaining episodes.
Nov. 21, 2023
Fighting totally solo, Baldur's Gate 3 streamer kills the RPG's hardest bosses in one turn with D&D class engineering and an absurd arrow supply
That’s a lot of Action Points and Arrows of Targeting you’ve got there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicatedBaldur’s Gate 3streamer has made a habit of solo-killing bosses in just one turn. That player would be Luality onYouTube, who’s actually already pretty famed for taking on games likeElden Ringon a dance pad. Not content with downing the likes of Malenia with motion controls, the streamer has now turned their attention to killing bosses in Baldur’s Gate 3 in a single turn.
Nov. 21, 2023
Forget Viggo Mortensen breaking his toe, this resurfaced Lord of the Rings interview shows the true danger behind one of the trilogy's most iconic battles
The Battle of the Black gate was shot in a pretty treacherous location When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An old interviewfrom The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King DVD extras has resurfaced – and it explains just how treacherous The Battle of the Black Gate actually was. The Lord of the Rings movies were famously shot in New Zealand, which is green and mountainous and more or less perfect for J.
Nov. 21, 2023
Frozen writer Jennifer Lee says there's "a lot of story" to tell in Frozen 3 – which might lead to Frozen 4
Exclusive: Jennifer Lee tells us about the future of Frozen – and reflects on the film’s legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frozenscreenwriter and co-director Jennifer Lee is headed back into the unknown with Frozen 3 – and, thanks to the scale of the story so far, she’s potentially embarking on a fourquel, too. GamesRadar+ met with Lee to talk aboutWish, the latest animated film fromDisneythat’s timed to mark the studio’s 100th anniversary.
Nov. 21, 2023
George R. R. Martin says he's "struggling" with next Game of Thrones book as he reveals he hasn't written more pages since December 2022
Winds of Winter is still no closer to being complete When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. George R. R. Martin has given an update on The Winds of Winter – and it sounds like the next A Song of Ice and Fire novel is no closer to being finished. The book is set to be the next installment in the long-running series from which HBO’s Game of Thrones was adapted – the show eventually overtook the books, so fans are understandably anxious to see how Martin’s intended version of events play out (especially considering how controversialGame of Thrones season 8turned out).
Nov. 21, 2023
Grendel: Devil by the Deed Master's Edition reimagines the origins of Matt Wagner's iconic anti-hero
The new volume expands the story from 37 pages to 120! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer and artistMatt Wagneris returning to the origins of his best-loved creation, the masked assassin Grendel. A new “Master’s Edition” hardcover, published by Dark Horse, expands the original ‘Devil by the Deed’ story into a full graphic novel with 120 pages of new art, coloring by Brennan Wagner, and lettering by Dave Lanphear.
Nov. 21, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy joins Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Super Mario Bros. Wonder to become third-biggest Switch launch of the year
It’s been a big year for Hogwarts Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As GameIndustry.biz’s Christopher Dring reports, Avalanche Software’s magical RPG is once again sitting at the top of the UK’s boxed game charts. “A huge surge in sales of Hogwarts Legacy on the back of the Nintendo Switch version sees it jump back to No.1 in the UK boxed charts,” Dring tweets.
Nov. 21, 2023
My dream gaming laptop just returned to a record low price for Black Friday
Save $400 on one of my favorite gaming laptops of the year this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I haven’t really stopped thinking about theAsusROG Zephyrus G14 since I sadly sent my review unit back earlier in the year. Even as theRazerBlade 14 landed on my desk, I was still missing that super compact form factor and impressive level of power.
Nov. 21, 2023
I'm testing the PlayStation Portal, but this Backbone One deal is still calling to me
Turn your smartphone into a smaller portal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been using thePlayStation Portalfor around a week, and while it performs its job admirably, the BackBone One still lives in my head rent free. Not only is it still one of the best ways to remote play PS5 games, but the newest version of the controller is cheaper than ever.
Nov. 21, 2023
I've been collecting retro gaming handhelds for 20 years - here's my favorite Black Friday deal so far
A retro pocket rocket with a pretty price tag When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been eyeing up the Miyoo Mini Plus for quite a while. I might finally get one for my personal handheld collection thanks to Black Friday. Not only is it a mean emulation machine that can replicate numerous retro consoles, but it’s currently down to its lowest price thanks to the seasonal sale.
Nov. 21, 2023
Inspired by a classic GameCube JRPG, In Stars and Time is Steam's latest indie phenomenon, and it's got literally perfect reviews
In Stars and Time looks like it’s a certified hit already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New indie RPG In Stars and Time has flown to the top of Steam’s new and trending list with glowing reviews. Released just yesterday, November 20, In Stars and Time already looks like it’s a certified indie hit. As billed by game developer Adrienne Bazir just below, it’s a time-looping RPG where the protagonist scours the land with their friends to find a way to break the curse and free themselves from the never-ending loop.
Nov. 21, 2023
Into the Miyagi-Verse: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up for a new Karate Kid movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are starring in a new Karate Kid movie, and it’s coming out next year. The pair announced the surprise news with a new video, calling for a global casting search for their new lead. Helmed again bySony, this signals the start of the Karate Kid cinematic universe as both of their characters starred in films years apart.
Nov. 21, 2023
It looks like World of Warcraft is teaming up with one of our favorite roguelikes for a new mode
A datamine suggests a Vampire Survivors-themed game mode is being added to the mighty MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft is the king of MMOs, and if a datamine is to be believed, it’s adding a game mode inspired by the king of roguelikes, Vampire Survivors. The first reads, “10.2.5 - Vampire Survivors Mode - Game Mode - Client Scene (OJF)”, while the second says, “10.
Nov. 21, 2023
It's been 20 years, and The Simpsons Hit and Run developers are just as surprised as you that the cult open-world game hasn't got a sequel yet
Plans for a proposed follow-up are just salt in the wound at this point When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Simpsons Hit & Run was “going to be a franchise,” according to its developers, who are just as surprised as us that the game never got a sequel. As revealed in MinnMax’sThe Oral History of The Simpsons Hit and Runinterview (thanks,IGN), which includes insight from former Radical Entertainment developers - such as producer John Melchior, designer Chris Mitchell, lead programmer Cary Briseboi, and more - it seems no one quite knows why we never got a sequel to the beloved game.
Nov. 21, 2023
J Scott Campbell finally brings Peter Parker and Mary Jane back together in new Ultimate Spider-Man #1 cover
J. Scott Campbell is celebrating Peter Parker and Mary Jane being together in the Ultimate Universe with a romantic cover When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Marco Checchetto are launching anew Ultimate Spider-Man in January which features Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson as a married couplewith two kids. And to celebrate, fan favorite cover artist J.
Nov. 21, 2023
Larian says the Baldur's Gate 3 Deluxe Edition won't sell out, so don't pay scalpers
Swen Vincke assures the Deluxe Edition has ample stock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian says you don’t have to worry about theBaldur’s Gate 3 Deluxe Editionselling out, and as such suggests you avoid scalpers trying to sell it at a higher price than retail. Vincke is presumably clarifying the situation because it’s not uncommon for special editions of popular video games to sell out quickly, forming an unfavorable market where private resellers are listing units at sky-high prices as a last resort for desperate shoppers.
Nov. 21, 2023
Lego teases Fortnite collaboration with a blocky Loot Llama
Fortnite looks to join Super Mario and Animal Crossing soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following on from other video game sets like Animal Crossing and Super Mario Bros, it looks like there’s about to be aLego Fortnitecollaboration. On November 21, the official Lego Twitter account shared a mysterious image of Fortnite’s instantly recognizable Loot Llama (made out of the company’s iconic bricks, of course) without any context.
Nov. 21, 2023
Lords of the Fallen has the worst ambushes I've seen in an RPG, and players were so annoyed that the "entire" Soulslike has now reduced enemy density
“We have received significant player feedback on enemy density,” Hexworks says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lords of the Fallen’s latest update brings big changes to the fun-but-flawed Soulslike RPG, including a highly-requested nerf to enemy density and the game’s absurdly overdone sneak attacks. As developer Hexworks outlined in a Steampost, the latest swing at “ongoing difficulty balancing” addresses a few areas.
Nov. 21, 2023
Mark Gatiss talks missing scenes as rumors surround his Doctor Who anniversary drama
As the 60th anniversary celebrations continue, Gatiss reflects on An Adventure in Space and Time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 60th anniversary Doctor Who celebrations are in full swing this week, as the BBC builds to the release of the first special episodeThe Star Beastthis Saturday. To mark the milestone,over 800 episodesof the beloved show have been added to an extensiveonline archiveon BBC iPlayer – which will soon include writer Mark Gatiss’s TV film An Adventure in Space and Time following itsbroadcast on BBC Fourthis Thursday.
Nov. 21, 2023
I use this Nintendo Switch accessory every day and it's just hit a new record low price for Black Friday
Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals have hit the Genki Covert Dock this week, offering up a brand new record low price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I always look for an excuse to talk about the Covert Dock whenever I’m covering a major sales event, but this drop to just$39.99 at Amazondemands a whole spiel. Even previous Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals haven’t dropped those numbers that far, and considering you’re spending just over half the asking price of an official Nintendo Switch dock I’d recommend this offer to just about anyone (Switch Lite-rs aside).
Nov. 21, 2023
Netflix unveils first look at Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen series based on the hit film
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The show follows Eddie Horniman (Theo James),who unexpectedly inherits his father’s luxurious country estate - only to discover it’s part of a massive cannabis empire. Unfortunately for Eddie, a group of rather unsavory characters from Britain’s criminal underworld want a piece of the operation. Per the official synopsis, “Eddie tries to play the gangsters at their own game.
Nov. 21, 2023
Space Girl: Maureen O'Brien on her time as Vicki in the classic Doctor Who
Exclusive: Maureen O’Brien battled Daleks, Xerons, and the meddling Monk. Now she has to contend with high definition… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Maureen O’Brien had no desire to star in Doctor Who. She was already perfectly happy performing at Liverpool’s Everyman Theatre, thank you very much. “It didn’t sound like much cop. I wasn’t interested,” she tells SFX.
Nov. 21, 2023
Steam's new viral co-op horror hit has 30,000 'overwhelmingly positive' reviews and 100,000 peak players, rivaling Call of Duty, PUBG, and Apex Legends
Lethal Company tasks you and some friends with mining resources from deadly planets for the good of “the Company” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new co-op horror game is flying up theSteam charts, racking in nearly 30,000 “overwhelmingly positive” reviews and becoming one of the platforms most-played games. For the past couple of days that I’ve been paying attention to Steam’s ranking of its top 100 most-played games,Lethal Companyhas stayed well within the top 20, even making it as far as the top five at one point.
Nov. 21, 2023
Superman: Legacy casts The Righteous Gemstones star Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen
Sara Sampaio has been cast as Eve Teschmacher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyler Gisondo has been cast as Jimmy Olsen inJames Gunn’s upcoming DC film Superman: Legacy. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Gisondo is set to play the Daily Planet photographer and reporter with Portuguese model Sara Sampaio also joining the cast as Lex Luthor’s assistant Eve Teschmacher.
Nov. 21, 2023
The hunters become the hunted as one woman seeks vengeance in Marvel's new Predator comic
Ed Brisson returns for a third volume of Marvel’s Predator comic alongside his character Theta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The hunters will become the hunted this February, as long time Marvel Predator writer Ed Brisson is joined by artist Francesco Manna for The Predator: The Last Hunt, a new limited series in which Theta, a character from Brisson’s previous Predator volumes, continues her quest for vengeance against the bloodthirsty Yautja.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 just dropped below $1,000 for Black Friday, and I feel like a fool
The OLED G9 just got Black Friday’d When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over at Amazon, you’ll find the Samsung Odyssey OLEDBlack Friday gaming monitor dealin question, with a 38% discount knocking it downfrom $1,599.99 to $999. I was previously impressed by an offer that brought it down to $1,099, as I figured $500 off appeared pretty generous. Keep in mind the older mini LED version is still kicking around for around $1,200 too, so it’s needless to say the seasonal sale has outdone itself with this offer.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Spyro and Banjo-Kazooie successor with 'Overwhelmingly Positive' reviews is a solo project inspired by family: "My dad and sister would always sit round the N64 together"
Interview | In conversation with the creator of Super Rare Games and Bynine’s Cavern of Dreams When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For solo developer Tyler McMaster, the decision to lean into a generation now pushing 30 years old was an easy one – driven by both nostalgia and pragmatism. “That’s what I value in older games: simpler assets, simpler graphics, games made by small and passionate teams,” says McMaster.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Witcher author says he gave Netflix some ideas but they weren’t used: "They never listen to me"
He does love the sets though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski has shared some thoughts on the Netflix series in a new interview. Speaking at Vienna Comic Con, the writer was asked if he gave any feedback when he visited the show’s set. “Well the set was tremendous, it was so wow, everything,” Sapkowski replied toCerealkillerz, before laughingly admitting, “But no, maybe I gave them some ideas, but they never listen to me.
Nov. 21, 2023
The Witcher author says the next book's global release is coming in 2025, thanks Netflix for helping him pay the bills
The novel will be out next year in Poland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andrzej Sapkowski’s new Witcher novel now has a release window. “[Netflix] made a series based on one short story. They forced me to continue,” Sapkowski said in a typically dry remark. “I’m not complaining. Thanks to this, I now have enough money for the rent.
Nov. 21, 2023
There’s one comic book movie that Ms. Marvel’s Iman Vellani refuses to watch
It’s the X-Men movie everyone loves to hate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Iman Vellani isMs. Marvelbut, as you may know, she’salsoa comic book super-fan. Vellani can be found frequently dishing on her reading lists, offering up MCU opinions and, now, proving she’s aligned with the internet by dunking on a much-maligned X-Men movie. Spoilers forThe Marvelsfollow. You have been warned!
Nov. 21, 2023
Tom Hardy and Austin Butler's new movie is reportedly no longer being released by Disney
The Bikeriders' release is up in the air When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After losing its release date, it looks likeThe Bikeridersmay also have lost its distributor. Originally set to get a big-screen release from 20th Century Studios, which is owned byDisney, the House of Mouse is reportedly looking to pass on the movie. According to critic Jeff Sneider’sThe Insneidernewsletter, New Regency, one of the movie’s financiers, is looking for a new distributor.
Nov. 21, 2023
Twilight director reflects on 15 years of the fantasy hit, not casting Henry Cavill, and the tough fandom
Total Film speaks to Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke as the film turns 15 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I don’t think any of us were aware of how crazy it would be – in fact, we definitely weren’t,” says filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke, reflecting on the whirlwind aftermath of her 2008 megahitTwilightand the impact it had on her and her young leads.
Nov. 21, 2023
'Dark Souls x Fable' action RPG dev says they're staying solo because they're sick of trying to find a publisher deal: "I'd rather die first"
“For now all I have are horror stories” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fade is an action RPG billed as a mix of Dark Souls' combat and Fable’s narrative direction, and after shopping it around to publishers while self-publishing in extendedSteam Early Access(which included a bit of a hiatus), solo creator Knight by Night has doubled down on independent work because they can’t find a publisher deal that works for them.
Nov. 20, 2023
24 years ago, Pokemon Snap gave Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur unique trading cards – and they just sold for more than the price of my house
Pokemon Snap contest versions of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur sold for over $230,000 combined When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Extremely rare Pokemon cards featuring the series' original starter ‘mon – Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur – recently sold for over $70,000 apiece, beating previous auction records by some distance. The enormous caveat here is that Goldin charges a fairly exorbitant “buyer’s premium” of 22% which inevitably inflates the final price.
Nov. 20, 2023
A fix for Modern Warfare 3's infamous 'Groot' skin is on the way
Sledgehammer games says it’ll temporarily disable the skin in a future update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3’s notorious Gaia skin, which inarguably bears likeness to the Guardians of the Galaxy character Groot and has thus earned it the dubious honor of being called the"Groot skin,“will be disabled and updated, Sledgehammer Games says.
Nov. 20, 2023
Aardman provides update on clay shortage: "There is absolutely no need to worry"
The animation studio has responded to recent reports about a clay shortage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Aardman has released a statement on the reported clay shortage at the animation studio. “We are touched about recent concern over the future of our beloved clay creations, but wanted to reassure fans that there is absolutely no need to worry,” Aardman wrote onTwitter.
Nov. 20, 2023
Andrew Lincoln is promising answers as The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live new teaser and release date is revealed
It looks like The Ones Who Live will not only see the return of Richonne but also touch on some important unanswered questions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Our ambition is to have some answers,” says Andrew Lincoln in theteaserfor AMC’s upcoming TWD spin-off, which welcomes him back as our beloved officer-friendly, Rick Grimes, alongside his wife and partner in crime Michonne, played by Danai Gurira.
Nov. 20, 2023
As long as Nier: Automata director Yoko Taro is still alive, the series will continue
That’s a pretty big pledge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Nier series will apparently continue for as long as its key producer and director, Yoko Taro, remains alive. However, that doesn’t mean a Nier project is actually in development at PlatinumGames right now. Saito reportedly commented that circumstances prevent PlatinumGames from releasing another Nier game right now, but didn’t elaborate on what those circumstances are.
Nov. 20, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player inadvertently kills Karlach, slaughters the Tieflings, and murders the Owlcub for an 'accidental' evil playthrough
Nearly everything that could go wrong, did go wrong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player accidentally turned their playthrough into a purely evil run. Recently, a new player just booted up Baldur’s Gate 3 for the first time. That would be all fine and dandy, but unfortunately just about everything that could have gone wrong for them did go wrong, as the subreddit post’s title below attests to.
Nov. 20, 2023
Beloved Smash Bros-style indie fighting game Rivals of Aether is getting a sequel, and it's already 300% funded
“With Rivals 2 our goal is to create the next generation of platform fighter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind the acclaimed indie fighting game Rivals of Aether have silently been working on a sequel for three years, and they’re hoping it’ll usher in a new generation of platform fighters. To give you some idea of how wildly popular the original game is, not to mention how good the sequel looks in the trailer, Rivals 2 started aKickstartercampaign less than week ago to help pad out the studio’s resources and it’s already tripled its initial funding goal.
Nov. 20, 2023
Chris Pine is "pretty confident" that Dungeons & Dragons 2 will happen – and he wants to return
Exclusive: Chris Pine talks the chances of Dungeons & Dragons 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Roll for initiative! Chris Pine is feeling good about the chances of Dungeons & Dragons 2. The actor starred as the bard Edgin inHonor Among Thieves, which was released earlier this year to strong critical reception. But, word on a sequel has been quiet – so far.
Nov. 20, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 abandons weekly patches and delays DLC so devs can focus on fixes that "require a bit more work"
Colossal Order will focus on DLC “once the PC version is where we want it to be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities Skylines 2will no longer receive weekly patches as its dev focuses on the city builder’s bigger issues. On November 20, Cities Skylines 2 developer Colossal Order shared an update with fans, in the form of its regularCO Word of the Weekpost.
Nov. 20, 2023
Echoing that fake Miyamoto quote, Gabe Newell says: "Late is just for a little while. Suck is forever"
Valve delayed Half-Life by a whole year, and it stands by that decision all these years later When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gabe Newell has defended game delays with his own version of that fake Miyamoto quote. Half-Life has just turned 25, if you can believe it, and to celebrate the original development team has been sharing its experience of working on the renowned FPS in a new documentary posted onYouTube.
Nov. 20, 2023
Gabe Newell says games don't need to be realistic: "I have never thought to myself that realism is fun"
“In the real world, I have to write up lists of stuff I have to go to the grocery store to buy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valvefounder Gabe Newell has shared his thoughts on realism in games, revealing that he’s never thought of it as “fun.” In the recently-released Half-Life: 25th Anniversary Documentary, the Valve CEO reflects on the development and history of the studio’s beloved game.
Nov. 20, 2023
Honkai Star Rail Sojourners’ Ghastly Reverie Walkthrough
Solve the Honkai Star Rail Illusory Maze puzzles and clear the Fyxestroll Garden When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Honkai Star Rail Sojourners’ Ghastly Reverie mission has you dealing with a particularly troublesome demon named Cirrus. On top of that, you’ll have to find your way through the Fyxestroll Garden and escape the Illusory Maze – which, of course, is full of puzzles.
Nov. 20, 2023
Hugh Jackman teases that Deadpool 3 has resumed filming
Cameras seem to be rolling again on Deadpool 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After theSAG-AFTRA actors' strikebrought the movie industry to a standstill, it looks like cameras are once again rolling onDeadpool 3. The film stars Ryan Reynolds as the titular Merc with a Mouth, while Hugh Jackman will reprise his iconic role as Wolverine. Thanks to an Instagram post from Jackman, we can hazard a guess that production is once again moving full steam ahead on the Marvel threequel.
Nov. 20, 2023
I created Shadowheart's perfect nemesis in Baldur's Gate 3 – and then made her fall madly in love with me
Romancing a Sharran as a cleric of Selûne is the most rewarding thing I’ve done in BG3 so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Don’t make a fuss, Selûnite. We may be at odds, but I have more important concerns than you right now.” Shadowheart dismissed my drow cleric instinctively in my latestBaldur’s Gate 3playthrough, but it’s only strengthening my resolve to win her heart in the end.
Nov. 20, 2023
I wish I'd waited for Black Friday PS5 deals before buying these games
I could have saved $135 by waiting for Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, Black Friday PS5 deals are absolutely storming it right now. You’ll find Star Wars Jedi: Survivor available for just$29.99 (was $69.99) at Amazon, Assassin’s Creed: Mirage is down from$59.99 to $39.99 at Best Buy, the full Dead Island 2 HELL-A edition (with all the extra collectables) is now$49.
Nov. 20, 2023
Immortals of Aveum director blames poor sales on busy release calendar and says "no one anticipated" Baldur's Gate 3 to be so successful
Ascendant Studios CEO Bret Robbins says “trying to create awareness for us was really, really difficult” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Immortals of Aveum, the EA Original FPS from Ascendant Studios, launched back in August, I wondered if it would be buried under the weight of higher-profile releases like Starfield, and apparently I was right to. Ascendant CEO and Immortals of Aveum game director Bret Robbins toldWindows Centralthat the extraordinarily busy release calendar this year made it hard for the studio’s debut title to find an audience.
Nov. 20, 2023
Invincible Season 2 midseason finale trailer teases a reckoning: "If you experience emotional damage, you may be entitled to compensation"
The series is taking a brief hiatus after episode 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video has released a new teaser trailer forInvincible season 2episode 4 – the last episode to air before the series goes on a brief hiatus. “This is all we’re legally able to show you from this Friday’s Invincible,” the official Twitter account for Invincible captioned the clip.
Nov. 20, 2023
James Gunn shuts down a long-standing story rumor about Superman: Legacy
The director debunks a plot theory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas debunked a theory about Superman: Legacy’s storyline – and the director’s upcoming movie won’t involve any Middle Eastern conflict. “Please tell us the ‘terrorist threat in the Middle East’ storyline rumor isn’t true,” wrote one Threads user. “It isn’t true,“Gunn replied. There have been rumors circulating since the summer that the movie’s plot would involve conflict in the fictional Middle Eastern country of Bialya, which is where the Scarab inBlue Beetleoriginates from.
Nov. 20, 2023
Jennifer Walters and Hulk have some issues to work out in Sensational She-Hulk #2
She-Hulk and Hulk reunite, but it ain’t exactly pretty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jennifer Walters is back to her classic title in The Sensational She-Hulk, and in issue #2, she’s coming face-to-face with her cousin Bruce Banner, the Hulk. Or, as his Hulk persona is insisting in a new preview of interior pages from Sensational She-Hulk #2, “NOT Banner.
Nov. 20, 2023
League of Legends world champion is sad because he can't get the "pretty" prize he really wants
A matchmaking quirk means the world champion support player never got to play his favorite champion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of League of Legends' longest-running traditions is the creation of a collection of cosmetics inspired by the winners of each year’s world championships. Each player earns a cut of the revenue from their skin, and the only catch is that their cosmetic has to be for a character they played at least once during the tournament itself.
Nov. 20, 2023
Loki star Ke Huy Quan hid a small Goonies nod in his O.B. costume – and no one spotted it
Goonies never say die! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ke Huy Quan hid an adorable nod to his Goonies character Data inLoki season 2. The actor, who playsTVAworker and all-round genius O.B. in the second season of the Marvel show revealed that he wore a version of his character’s belt from the 1985 movie in one scene. Sharing a picture onInstagram, he wrote: “The LOKI prop department crafted a Data utility belt for the TVA.
Nov. 20, 2023
Loki’s fate was teased back in the first episode of season 2, all thanks to Ke Huy Quan’s O.B.
What an in-tree-guing reveal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 endingwas poignant and heartbreaking in equal measure for fans of the Marvel show as Tom Hiddleston’s beloved character made the ultimate sacrifice. To stop the timeline branches from dying, he destroyed the Temporal Loom and used his magic to hold onto them himself, becoming the keeper of the multiverse.
Nov. 20, 2023
Madame Web: Who is Ezekiel Sims?
Understanding the comic history of Ezekiel Sims, the apparent villain of Sony’s Madame Web When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s Madame Web movie is shaping up to be the most Spider-y of the studio’s Spider-Man spin-off films withthree Spider-Women appearing in the first trailer, and even an evil Spider-Man as itsapparent villain who is seemingly identified as Ezekiel Sims, an important figure from Spider-Man comics with a connection to the Spider-Verse.
Nov. 20, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 is giving out double weapon and battle pass XP this week, and you don't have to buy any gamer-brand garbage to enjoy it
Not one Doritos bag or Mountain Dew bottle required When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 will double weapon, player, and battle pass XP for all users from Wednesday, November 22 through Monday, November 27. Better still, this XP boost doesn’t require the series' usual brand of gamer snack promo code, sparing gamer stomachs everywhere.
Nov. 20, 2023
New Jason Bourne movie in the works from All Quiet on the Western Front director
No word yet on whether Matt Damon will return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new installment in the Bourne franchise is reportedly in the works from Academy Award-winning director Edward Berger. According toDeadline, Universal is looking to make a new entry in the Jason Bourne franchise – with Berger reportedly in negotiations to oversee development and direct the film.
Nov. 20, 2023
New MMO from World of Warcraft veterans is more like Destiny 2 in how you're treated as the 'hero'
Ghost will tackle the protagonist’s role in a pretty intriguing way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new MMO in the works from World of Warcraft veterans will tackle the player character being the hero of the story in a manner similar toDestiny 2. Earlier this month, Greg Street and several otherex-World of Warcraft veterans unveiled Fantastic Pixel Castle, their new studio, and a debut MMO codenamed Ghost.
Nov. 20, 2023
Yoko Taro makes games so people buy them, and suddenly Nier Automata makes more sense
Well duh When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nier series producer Yoko Taro is back at it again with his striking interview comments, only this time explaining why he doesn’t just make games for fun. Products need to have something more to them than just “fun,” Taro continues. Games need to also have a certain level of love for their art, for example, or sound design, so that they’ll entice potential customers to actually buy a game.
Nov. 20, 2023
Nicholas Hoult set to play Lex Luthor in James Gunn's Superman Legacy
The Renfield star joins David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in the Superman Legacy cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nicholas Hoult has reportedly been cast as Lex Luthor inJames Gunn’supcoming DC movieSuperman Legacy. Superman Legacy is the first movie in Gunn and Peter Safran’sDCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, although it doesn’t officially kick off Chapter One (that honor goes to the TV series Creature Commandos).
Nov. 20, 2023
PlayStation Portal stock tracker: how to find the next drop
PlayStation Portal stock is still difficult to come by - here’s where to check for more units When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. May 15, 12:27PM ET:We have checked all retailers on this page to ensure stock is still live, and updated Amazon’s UK listing to reflect new stock. USIn stock at WalmartIn stock at Best BuyIn stock at Amazon
Nov. 20, 2023
Pokemon games will continue for "hundreds of years," executive hopes, with "newfound realism" inspired by the original Pokedex
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pokemon series will have soon been knocking around for 30 years, and if recent comments made byThe Pokemon Company’s chief operations officer are anything to go by, it’s just getting started. In an interview withThe Guardian, Takato Utsunomiya has revealed that he hopes the series will continue to delight adults and children alike for many generations to come.
Nov. 20, 2023
Rediscovering the 33-year-old console RPG I spent a year renting from Blockbuster Video after it (optimistically) promised 300 hours of game time
Opinion | “Your father is in his grave”… maybe some things are better left in the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I was lying in bed a few nights ago when it came to me. Totally out of the blue, the wordsSword of Vermillionappeared plastered in my mind’s eye like a billposter for a Christmas pantomime starring an unlikely cast of long-forgotten TV personalities.
Nov. 20, 2023
Ridley Scott admits he was initially pissed off at James Cameron's Alien sequel
Napoleon director Ridley Scott admits he was feeling fragile when Cameron called him in 1982 due to Blade Runner’s disappointing box office When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott isn’t one to mince his words, and he’s certainly not holding back on the press tour for his upcoming period dramaNapoleon. In a new interview withDeadline, the filmmaker was asked his thoughts on James Cameron’s follow-up to his sci-fi hit Alien, to which he got, predictably, candid…
Nov. 20, 2023
Ridley Scott doesn’t plan on slowing down his career anytime soon
“Since [Scorsese] started Killers of the Flower Moon I’ve made four films” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UnlikeBarbie, Ridley Scott doesn’t think about dying. In an interview with The Times, Scott, 85, was asked whether or not he shares the samefear of time running outas fellow filmmaker Martin Scorsese. “Well, since he started Killers of the Flower Moon I’ve made four films,” Scott said.
Nov. 20, 2023
Ridley Scott reveals the burning question Stanley Kubrick asked him about Alien
Stanley Kubrick really wanted to know one thing about Alien When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott has shared an amusing anecdote about Stanley Kubrick – and it turns out Kubrick had a pretty relatable question about Scott’s sci-fi masterpiece Alien. “Stanley called me the week Alien opened,” Scott reflected toThe Times. “He said: ‘It’s Stanley Kubrick.’ I said: ‘Fuck off!
Nov. 20, 2023
Ridley Scott talks Napoleon, historical accuracy, and working with Joaquin Phoenix
Exclusive: Total Film sits down with Ridley Scott to talk taking on Napoleon Bonaparte in his biggest and most challenging film yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes cojones the size of cannonballs to make a film based on the tumultuous life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Not only will you be following in the deep footsteps of Abel Gance’s five-and-a-half-hour Napoléon (1927) and Sergei Bondarchuk’s seven-hour War and Peace (1966/7) – two of the masterpieces of cinema – but you’re daring to tread where the great Stanley Kubrick failed.
Nov. 20, 2023
With flashes of Sonic Mania, Celeste, and Super Meat Boy, this out-of-nowhere indie gem might be one of the best 2D platformers I've ever played
Bzzzt feels like a real winner and you can try it for yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes a lot for a game to make me drop everything else and immediately play it after one glance, but that’s just the kind of gravitational pull that Bzzzt, an awkwardly named platformer released earlier this month, has had on me.
Nov. 20, 2023
Scott Pilgrim creator responds to confusion around Netflix anime: "I know it’s pretty different"
The creator addressed fans directly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott Pilgrim creator and showrunner of the new Netflix animeScott Pilgrim Takes Offhas responded to fan confusion about the show. The eight-part series begins witha pretty huge twist in its opening episode, before veering into a new direction from both the comics and the Edgar Wright-directed movie. The decision to flip the story on its head landed the anime adaptation some stellar reviews from critics, but it has left some die-hard fans a bit confused.
Nov. 20, 2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off has one of the wildest twists of the year – and it’s being compared to playing as Raiden in Metal Gear Solid 2
Scott Pilgrim’s comic creator addresses the mind-blowing episode 1 ending When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Were you expecting a 1:1 remake of the Scott Pilgrim graphic novel withScott Pilgrim Takes Off? Not only does the Netflix animated series veer wildly away from the source material, its first episode has a mind-blowing twist that has already broken the internet.
Nov. 20, 2023
Squid Game: The Challenge is getting rave reviews – and being called the "most gripping reality TV since The Traitors"
The new Netflix gameshow is a hit with critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Squid Game: The Challenge seems like it’s set to live up to the brand name – the Netflix game show, based on the hit Korean drama, is earning rave reviews. Squid Game, which became Netflix’s most-watched show ever, follows a group of people with financial struggles who are invited to take part in a mysterious survival competition with a hefty cash prize.
Nov. 20, 2023
Stardew Valley player uses a glitch to personalize the spa with cozy decorations
The farming sim’s spa is lacking in a few ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AStardew Valleyplayer has found a clever way to decorate the farming sim’s spa, you just need to rely on a glitch. As demonstrated by a Reddit user (thanks,Eurogamer), there’s a way to make the plain-looking bathhouse feel a little more cozy. The Stardew Valley player has made the most of this trick, adding so much more to the spa’s entrance, both the men’s and women’s locker rooms, and the bath itself.
Nov. 20, 2023
Starfield's rating drops to "mixed" on Steam as players crown it "Bethesda's most mediocre game to date"
“It just feels so boring and bland compared to Fallout and Skyrim” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldhas a “mixed” rating on Steam, and those who’ve played it aren’t all that surprised. Being Bethesda’s first new IP in over a quarter of a century, the hype surrounding Starfield was enormous, and while it managed tosurpass 6 million players to become Bethesda’s biggest launch title yet, beating beloved games like Skyrim and Fallout 4, two months on things aren’t looking so good for the expansive space-based RPG.
Nov. 20, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered fans think they've figured out what the 'Lost Levels' are
We could be seeing Ellie hunt a boar and explore Jackson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2players think they’ve already figured out what the “Lost Levels” will be in the upcoming remaster. One eagle-eyed player thinks they’ve already worked out what these two clips are teasing. The first could well be a scene where Ellie hunts a boar, which was mentioned in the protagonist’s journal in the sequel, while the second clip could possibly be Ellie walking through Jackson before meeting Dina for the pair’s dancing scene.
Nov. 20, 2023
The Marvels star Iman Vellani has perfect response to the movie's box office woes
“That’s for Bob Iger” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelsstar Iman Vellani isn’t letting the MCU film’s poor box office get her down. The film hadMarvel’s lowest ever opening weekendand has also suffered a historic second weekend drop. “I don’t want to focus on something that’s not even in my control, because what’s the point?” Vellani toldYahoo! Entertainment.
Nov. 20, 2023
This is Martin Scorsese's "masterpiece", according to Steven Spielberg
“You are the master of our medium, and this is your masterpiece” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a directing career that spans more than five decades, it’s hard to pick one definitive masterpiece to define Martin Scorsese’s filmography. Fellow filmmaking giant Steven Spielberg, however, has had his say. Spielberg conducted a Q&A with Scorsese at Los Angeles' DGA Theater after a screening of his latest movie,Killers of the Flower Moon– the movie that Spielberg thinks defines Scorsese’s career.
Nov. 20, 2023
Unlike Rockstar, the GTA RP team hasn’t forgotten about Red Dead Redemption 2: “Rest assured, we are not planning on abandoning RedM”
Rockstar teaming up with Cfx.re is good news for GTA and Red Dead RP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creators of Grand Theft Auto 5’s most popular roleplay mod have reassured fans that they haven’t forgotten about its Red Dead Redemption 2 cousin. In the latest edition of thecommunity pulse– a space where the developer of FiveM and RedM,Cfx.
Nov. 20, 2023
Wild new Aquaman 2 trailer teases the end of Jason Momoa's DC hero
Jason Momoa’s last Aquaman outing hits theaters this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fandango has released a new teaser for Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom – and the stakes are higher than ever. In the brief clip, we see Arthur Curry spending time with his newborn son, sweetly telling him that he’s “different” and “special” just like his dad.
Nov. 20, 2023
Russell T Davies reflects on The Sarah Jane Adventures, making children's TV, and working with Elisabeth Sladen
Russell T Davies returns to Bannerman Road in a new interview with SFX magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to feel old? Consider this: if The Sarah Jane Adventures were somehow personified as a human being (bear with us, this is a sci-fi mag), it would now legally be able to have sex, join the armed forces, drive a moped, and (best of all) purchase liqueur confectionery.
Nov. 20, 2023
New Starfield update finally adds an essential Bethesda RPG feature: instantly eating everything in sight
And also DLSS support for a PC performance boost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rejoice,Starfieldfoodies. Thanks to the RPG’s latest update, you can now eat and drink stuff on sight without needing to pick it up first. Starfield update 1.8.86patch notesarrived today, and while the headliner is DLSS support for PC players – sure to be a welcome performance boost for folks withNvidiaGPUs equipped for DLSS, DLAA, Reflex Low Latency, and/or frame generation – the community favorite is sure to be the long-awaited one-button chow-down.
Nov. 19, 2023
With League of Legends Worlds 2023, Faker's GOAT status is been finally, irrevocably confirmed
If there was ever a debate, it’s been firmly put to bed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a somewhat one-sided final, Korea’s T1 triumphed over China’s Weibo Gaming, with three arguably game-winning efforts from T1 top laner Zeus proving catalysts for excellent performances across the board. But while Zeus and jungler Oner, support Keria, and ADC Gumayusi will all share in the limelight, the spotlight around this win remains fixed on one player in particular - T1’s stalwart mid laner, Faker.
Nov. 19, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 boss thought Alan Wake 2 or Tears of the Kingdom would win GOTY, not Larian's "hardcore RPG"
But Baldur’s Gate 3 swept through the Golden Joysticks Awards anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3absolutely swept through this year’sGolden Joystick Awardswith arecord-breaking seven winsin categories such as Best Storytelling, Best Studio, and theUltimate Game of the Year. But Larian Studios’ CEO wasn’t expecting quite so much trophy love, despite the game’s mammoth success. Reacting to the awards, Swen Vincke said the team “didn’t plan on anything” and had even joked with each other about walking home empty-handed: “How are we going to get rid of the depression?
Nov. 19, 2023
Borderlands 4 and Tiny Tina's Wonderlands 2 have both been namedropped by a developer
The looter shooter series seemingly chugs along When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New entries in the loot, shoot, then loot some more series (Borderlands) might be in the works. Borderlands 4and fantasy-adjacent sequel Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands 2 were recently mentioned in theLinkedInprofile of Randel Reiss, the former technical director of Lost Boys Interactive, which is a support studio that previously helped out on Tiny Tina’s first spin-off and other Take-Two projects.
Nov. 19, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes some lessons from Star Wars: "It's very good to bear in mind in terms of the right way of going about the second part"
Empire Strikes Back has the twists and turns that FF7’s team admires When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There is a lot you can learn from that film in terms of how to do a second part of a trilogy well,” producer Yoshinori Kitase says in aninterview with GamesRadar. “You’ve got the setup, the setting, the characters, who they are, all explained in the first part.
Nov. 19, 2023
Official Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals offer the best value bundle we've seen yet
Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals are go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Official Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals have landed, and anyone on the hunt for an OLED model is in luck this weekend. We’ve been waiting for this offer for a few weeks now, after Nintendo’s regular Mario Kart 8 Deluxe bundle went live in October. Right now, though, you’ll find a Nintendo Switch OLED model with a free copy of Super Smash Bros.
Nov. 19, 2023
Super Mario RPG is so delightfully goofy that I'm gutted I've missed out on its off-brand humor for almost 30 years
Opinion | As a dedicated role-playing game fan, I couldn’t wait to dive into Super Mario RPG – and it didn’t disappoint When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In some ways, Super Mario RPG feels like it throws out the Nintendo rulebook – even if it does start out in familiar territory. Princess Peach is minding her own business when Bowser comes along and kidnaps her.
Nov. 19, 2023
Wanting an even playing field in your online lobbies isn't a skill issue
Opinion | It’s pretty simple – skill-based matchmaking improves first-person shooters for most players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chances are, if you keep up with the online chatter surrounding popular first-person shooters, you’re already well-versed in the seemingly endless squabble about skill-based matchmaking. An algorithm that groups players of a similar skill level together for more balanced matches, a game delivering a fairer experience for everyone shouldn’t be a controversial topic.
Nov. 19, 2023
After 12 years, one fan has faithfully recreated the PS1's weirdest walking sim
1998’s LSD: Dream Emulator gets the fan remake treatment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Walking sims might have only gained widespread attention (and a name) in the late 2000s, but non-violent artgames that focused on exploration have been around for decades. One such example was the oft-forgotten 1998 PS1 game LSD: Dream Emulator, which has now been lovingly restored in a fanmade version.
Nov. 18, 2023
Existing Last Of Us Part 2 owners can upgrade to the PS5 Remaster for $10
Even if you own a physical copy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last Of Us Part 2Remastered was announced just yesterday, and thankfullyNaughty Doghas now detailed an upgrade path for existing owners, which is good news for those concerned about fully rebuying a game that’s barely an infant’s age. “And good news for existing owners of The Last Of Us Part 2 on PlayStation 4,” reads Naughty Dog’s announcementblog post.
Nov. 18, 2023
Genshin Impact has some of the best-written gods in the history of RPGs
Opinion | The Genshin Impact 4.2 Fontaine Archon quest delivers one of the best game stories of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Genshin Impact frankly has no business making me remember, look up, and then re-read short stories that decade-old literature classes have embedded in my brain like philosophical sleeper agents. But here I am, hung up on Ursula K.
Nov. 18, 2023
In defense of Max Payne's much-maligned and under-appreciated third incarnation
Opinion | “Max may be different, but his old self shines through in the odd poetic moment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few protagonists have suffered more as a result of nominative determinism than Max Payne. With a gaming debut that began with the brutal murder of his wife and child at the hands of drug addicts and a catalog of countless personal tragedies since, this former NYPD detective has been living up to his name for almost two decades.
Nov. 18, 2023
New roguelike takes the Hades formula and adds cat girls, a cute cooking sim, and some truly delicious-looking food
Cuisineer is out right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cuisineer is the new hack ‘n’ slashing roguelike that’s bubbling up on Steam, and it’s not hard to see why. The game takesHades’ winning formula and then injects things everyone can love: cat girls, cozy restaurant management, and food that’ll probably make you hungry. Cuisineer is the debut game from studio BattleBrew Productions and it was released earlier this month on November 9.
Nov. 18, 2023
Popular Diablo 4 streamer says that "nobody is supposed to finish the final tier" of the RPG's upcoming endgame event
Abattoir of Zir is said to be unbeatable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is supposedly getting an endgame event that’s so challenging, it’s practically unbeatable. Abattoir of Zir will actually only be available to the hack ‘n’ slashers who have already completed the latest Season Journey challenges - meaning you’ll have plenty of training to prepare you for a hellish final fight.
Nov. 18, 2023
The Last of Us 2 Remastered is real, coming in January, and will include content cut from the original game
Are you ready to go through it all again? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us 2Remastered has been confirmed after a day filled with leaks, and a trailer is already available. After several hints suggesting that The Last of Us Part 2 was about to get a PS5 re-release dropped throughout the day,Naughty Dogappeared to confirm those messages in a tweet that hinted at an imminent trailer drop.
Nov. 18, 2023
World of Warcraft veteran doesn't want his new MMO to give players FOMO: “When Baldur’s Gate 3 came out, I wanted to just play a lot of Baldur’s Gate 3"
Upcoming MMO Ghost wants to slot into your life, not take it over When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former World of Warcraft and League of Legends veteran, Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street, recentlyannounced an MMO of his own called Ghost. But unlike the slew of ongoing live service games that seemingly beg you to log in every day in perpetuity, Street states that the team doesn’t want to give their player base FOMO as an incentive to come back.
Nov. 17, 2023
Zack Snyder teases his R-rated cut of Rebel Moon – "It's very sexy, violent, crazy"
It looks like Snyder’s cut of Rebel Moon is set to be bigger and badder than the original When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderis no stranger to making legendary cuts of his movies, exhibit A – theJustice League Snyder cut. Now, the filmmaker hints that his R-rated director’s cut of genre-bending Rebel Moon will go further than the main version in terms of violence, sexual content, and overall darkness.
Nov. 17, 2023
10 years later, Old School RuneScape is still breaking player records through nonsense that no other MMO can match
A new League season and community shenanigans propel the senior MMO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over 10 years ago, Jagex released Old School RuneScape, a version of the MMO that resembled its hugely popular 2007 incarnation. After all this time, the evergreen game continues to grow, and even recently broke player records thanks to its newest seasonal event.
Nov. 17, 2023
A 27-year-old JRPG bug is now a feature in the Super Mario RPG remake
The Exor instakill is still on the menu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Mario RPG Remake keeps one of the original game’s most infamous exploits fully intact, effectively canonizing a 27-year-old glitch. One of your party members in Super Mario RPG, Geno, has an attack called Geno Whirl, where he flings a spinning blade at a single enemy.
Nov. 17, 2023
A Scream fan just noticed that The Exorcist's Linda Blair has a cameo, and now the internet is gagged
Do you like scary movies? Wes Craven sure did When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Scream fan just noticed that The Exorcist’s Linda Blair has a cameo in the 1996 horror movie, and now the internet is shook. This week, a Twitter user with the handle @cyberghostface took to the platform to share stills of Blair in the film, writing: “Just found out that the insensitive reporter in Scream 1 was a cameo from LINDA BLAIR?
Nov. 17, 2023
All the Hunger Games Easter eggs you might have missed in prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
15 references to the original trilogy that you may not have noticed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As you might expect, there are plenty of callbacks to the original movies in the prequel – but some are a little more obvious than others. That’s why we’ve broken down every callback to Katniss' adventures that we spotted in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, from name-dropping to audio clues.
Nov. 17, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage is getting permadeath and New Game Plus, which could change the way I play
Opinion | New additions to Basim’s adventure could up the stakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UbisofthasannouncedAssassin’s Creed Mirageis getting a free update in December that will introduce a New Game Plus mode and a permadeath mode. The latter feature will be optional “across all difficulties”, with more details on both modes said to be coming soon. While we don’t know all the ins and outs of the modes, it’s already quite easy to imagine how the introduction of permadeath will affect how you approach investigations and stealthy scenarios in Basim’s adventure.
Nov. 17, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 devs promise to give Astarion the kissing animation he so clearly deserves
A lot of Astarion lovers will surely agree When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3devs know Astarion’s kissing animations are bad right now, but they’re working on a solution. Earlier this month, anew Baldur’s Gate 3 patch gave Karlach and Halsin fans great newsvia brand new kissing animations. However, Astarion fans were left out in the cold - there was no remedy for the character’s somewhat botched smoothing animation.
Nov. 17, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix saves Gale from a black, sexy void, and lets players take a shower with some actual soap
Finally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good news, Gale fans - I know a few of you are out there -Baldur’s Gate 3’s latest hotfix saves the Wizard of Waterdeep from the void when he’s trying to knock boots. As developer Larian Studios spells out in the hotfix 11 patch notes, some players were running into an issue where Gale’s romance scene played out in what looked like the void.
Nov. 17, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players in shambles after learning you can stop Lae'zel from making a dang ruckus in camp
Keep it down over there When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3player has figured out how to get Lae’zel to chill the hell out at the camp, and thank god for that. If you know Lae’zel, you know she has a bit of a thing for being very loud and obnoxious with her smithing habits in camp. Specifically, she works on her sword nearly 24/7, to the point where her hammering away and smithing can get pretty darn irritating.
Nov. 17, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players on PS5 say Act 3 is "unplayable" after a new patch
There’s tech issues everywhere following last week’s patch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players onPS5are reporting performance issues in Act 3 after a new patch launched last week. We recently saw a new major patch for Baldur’s Gate 3 launch across both PC and PS5. So far, we haven’t heard any negativity from PC players surrounding the new patch, but the same can’t be said for PS5 players.
Nov. 17, 2023
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Ranger class build
The best BG3 Ranger build is a stealth archer of the Hunter subclass with a few levels in Rogue. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Ranger build in Baldur’s Gate 3 is a bow-focused one based on ranged strikes for massive damage, a method that can make what is probably BG3’s least remarkable class into something fairly potent.
Nov. 17, 2023
Best SVA 545 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
This MW3 SVA 545 loadout will help you get ready to deal with the meta emerging around this powerful assault rifle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best SVA-545 loadout in MW3 is going to help you dominate just about any engagement you sprint into. It boasts a pretty solid fire-rate, as well as really strong mobility and handling.
Nov. 17, 2023
Controversial "interactive streaming series" Silent Hill: Ascension lays out how it's tackling fan feedback in new update
Clearing the fog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long-suffering Silent Hill fandom will be getting a slight reprise, as the much-maligned “interactive series”Silent Hill: Ascensionis making some changes based on community feedback. For those lost in the fog and uninitiated, Silent Hill: Ascension is an all-new streamable series broadcast via app and browser for 16 weeks, but the twist is that the entire community can vote in Telltale-esque choices and complete fatal QTEs when characters get into paranatural danger.
Nov. 17, 2023
DC’s new Superman is already getting swole
David Corenswet has started training for Superman: Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Corenswet is getting swole for Superman: Legacy. The first movie inJames Gunnand Peter Safran’s new DC slate follows a younger Superman as he embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent. It was announced thatCorenswet would take on the classic hero back in June, with Rachel Brosnahan starring as Lois Lane.
Nov. 17, 2023
Did Marvel just reveal the next X-Men writer in its FCBD announcement?
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What’s interesting is that Gail Simone is listed as the co-writer of FCBD: Blood Hunt/X-Men #1, leading to the apparent conclusion that Simone’s contribution will be on the X-Men side, in a story that Marvel has only revealed will be about Jubilee, and which will set up the next era of the X-Men.
Nov. 17, 2023
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani says the mutant reveal wasn't a sure thing for the final cut
That mutant reveal might not have made it into the finished show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ms. Marvelstar Iman Vellani has revealed that the finale’s major mutant reveal wasn’t always a sure thing. InMs. Marvel episode 6, Kamala Khan’s friend Bruno (Matt Lintz) tells her that she has something strange in her genes, like a mutation. Of course, that’s a huge tease for the X-Men.
Nov. 17, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 release date seemingly leaked - right after Capcom announced a dedicated showcase for the RPG
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Dragon’s Dogma 2 release date looks to have leaked, ahead ofCapcom’s big showcase later this month. The listing for Dragon’s Dogma 2 has actually now been scrubbed from PEGI’s website, roughly half an hour after it was listed. However, you can still see a screenshot of the listing over onResetEra, and we managed to see all the details from the rating board for ourselves before it was pulled.
Nov. 17, 2023
Everything we know about Baldur's Gate 3 DLC
Will BG3 have downloadable content and expansions? Probably not… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 DLC and content expansions are something that people have been waiting for practically since BG3 came out - but right now it doesn’t seem particularly likely that we’ll see it any time soon, and probably not at all. Recent comments by developer Larian have made it clear that DLC isn’t something they plan to do, though that doesn’t mean itcan’thappen, or thatBaldur’s Gate 3won’t be getting updates in the future.
Nov. 17, 2023
Everything we know about the GTA Online Grotti Turismo Omaggio
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do we know about the Grotti Turismo Omaggio in GTA Online? GTA Online peyote plantsGTA Online Gun VanCars removed from GTA OnlineGTA Online License Plate CreatorGTA Online Armored Trucks At this point Rockstar announced the result of this community challengein a blog postand revealed our first look at the special livery on the GTA Online Grotti Turismo Omaggio, which will be “available for all players with this December’s GTA Online update.
Nov. 17, 2023
First look at Game Of Thrones star in upcoming prequel to beloved horror classic The Omen
Almost 50 years later, the classic horror story is finally getting a prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a press release, 20th Century Studios revealed that the upcoming psychological thriller follows a young American woman who is sent to Rome to begin her life as a nun, only to encounter a darkness “that causes her to question her own faith and uncovers a terrifying conspiracy that hopes to bring about the birth of evil incarnate.
Nov. 17, 2023
Ghostbusters: Back In Town bridges the gap between Afterlife and the new movie
The series is a prequel to Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Ghostbusters are coming home. After a sojourn in Oklahoma duringGhostbusters: Afterlife, the next installment of the classic franchise returns to the original movies' New York City setting. But how will the Spenglers settle in? We’ll find out in a new comic from Dark Horse that’s designed to bridge the gap between that film and the upcoming sequel,Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.
Nov. 17, 2023
Godzilla spin-off show Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is another masterclass from comic book writer Matt Fraction
As the MonsterVerse expands, here’s how one fan-favorite comic writer plays an important role in shaping the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While very much a Godzilla story and one crafted by a whole host of writers, including Black, Fraction’s influence can certainly be felt throughout the series, with some recurring tropes from his comic book work. As the show progresses, there is a growing wry sense of humor that is taken on, largely delivered byKurt Russell’s Lee Shaw,an older version of a character played by the actor’s very own son Wyatt Russell who first crosses paths with Titans in the ‘50s.
Nov. 17, 2023
Half-Life gets a massive update restoring cut content and fixing old bugs, Valve says "we now consider this to be the definitive version"
After 25 years, Valve says it’s finally achieved “the definitive version” of Half-Life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 25th anniversary of the release of the original Half-Life lands on November 19, and developerValveis celebrating with a massive update that restores cut content, adds new maps, and fixes old bugs for the classic FPS. The biggest additions in this update include Half-Life: Uplink, an original mini-campaign that was first distributed to serve as a demo for the game.
Nov. 17, 2023
Invincible creator accidentally reveals who Steven Yeun is playing in the MCU
Robert Kirkman has dropped a Thunderbolts spoiler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invinciblecreator Robert Kirkman has let slip a major spoiler about who Steven Yeun will be playing in the MCU. Yeun voices Mark Grayson in the animated Invincible show, adapted from writer Kirkman and artists Cory Walker and Ryan Ottley’s comic series of the same name. “My good friend Steven Yeun is playing theSentryin a movie,” Kirkman revealed on alivestreamwith comic artist David Finch.
Nov. 17, 2023
Laika: Aged Through Blood is part bloody Excitebike, part furry Mad Max
Indie Spotlight | The unique Metroidvania stars a coyote on a motorcycle that’s out for vengeance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On paper, Laika: Aged Through Blood is the kind of game I would normally avoid at all costs. It’s a bloody and violent Metroidvania starring an anthropomorphic coyote on a motorcycle – or, as the developers like to call it, ‘motorvania’.
Nov. 17, 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth maid and surfer jobs are among the Yakuza series' weirdest and most wonderful yet
The new RPG’s hitting all the right notes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth’s retaining the very weird jobs its predecessor had for its cast of characters. As recapped byGematsu, Infinite Wealth seems like it’s taking jobs to the next level. For example, Nanba has a job that’s just straight up called ‘Homeless Guy,’ which admittedly sounds pretty similar to his base job in Like a Dragon - he can breathe fire using a lighter or summon pigeons using crumbs.
Nov. 17, 2023
Madame Web is already getting memed for one incredible line in the trailer
Madame Web is spawning memes already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Madame Web may have only justreleased its first trailer, but it’s getting memed already. The film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Webb, a paramedic who gains clairvoyant powers. One incredible line of dialogue, though, has got the internet laughing. “He was in the Amazon with my mom when she was researching spiders right before she died,” Cassandra says of the film’s villain, dead seriously.
Nov. 17, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 player finally gets coveted Borealis and Interstellar camos after a 195-hour Call of Duty grind with multiple 48-hour streams
Reidboyy puts in the kind of work you just have to respect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unsatisfied with getting14,000 kills as Nikki Minaj over a 76-hour grindto bag the alleged world-first Interstellar weapon camo,Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3streamerReidboyyupped the ante to 195 sweaty hours to dual-wield the elusive Borealis camo. For the CoD initiates out there, Interstellar is essentially the be-all, end-all camo for multiplayer achievements, while Borealis is the pinnacle of Zombies camos.
Nov. 17, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 players want this $70 weapon skin so bad that the bag you need to buy to unlock it is sold out
Yes, that’s a $70 real-world bag to get a weapon skin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3weapon skin that can only be unlocked by shelling out $70 for a bag has become so popular that it’s already sold out. The recent tweet below is causing a stir among the Call of Duty community. The player shows off a ‘$70’ weapon skin, known in-game as the ‘Royalty Tiger’ weapon skin that glows so brightly you’ve got to wonder why anyone would want one in the first place.
Nov. 17, 2023
Walmart might have already dropped Black Friday's best Xbox Series X deal
Two free games and a $10 discount When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re seeing swathes of Black Friday deals hitting the shelves today, as Amazon launches its official sales and other retailers race to price match. However, Walmart has a trick up its sleeve with its latest Xbox Series X deals - you can grab two free games and score yourself a $10 discount on the console itself.
Nov. 17, 2023
Netflix's new number 1 movie is an underrated Liam Neeson action thriller
Cold Pursuit is red hot on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix always springs a surprise or two when the nights draw in. Case in point this week: Instead of festive fun, viewers in the UK – and other regions – are tuning in to Cold Pursuit, an underrated action movie starring Liam Neeson. Yep, Cold Pursuit is currently #1 on Netflix.
Nov. 17, 2023
One of Wes Craven's most underrated horrors is getting a remake from Get Out's Jordan Peele
The People Under the Stairs is getting rebooted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Wes Craven’s most underrated horror movies, The People Under the Stairs, is getting a remake from Get Out’s Jordan Peele. Though it looks like the Get Out filmmaker won’t be directing the new take… “I’m still pinching myself,” Daniels said, as heposted a screenshot of the report on his Instagram.
Nov. 17, 2023
Pedro Pascal is the perfect choice to play Reed Richards in the MCU Fantastic Four
Pedro Pascal is reportedly the MCU’s Reed Richards, and I think that’s fantastic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The ink may not quite be dry just yet, but it’s looking a lot likeMarvel Studios has found its Reed Richards in fan favorite actor Pedro Pascal. The role of Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic,leader of the Fantastic Four, has been one of the hottest uncast roles in the MCU pretty much since the FF reboot movie was officially announced.
Nov. 17, 2023
Revisit Bruce Wayne's earliest adventures with new DC Black Label series The Bat-Man: First Knight
The series is written by The Death of Superman writer Dan Jurgens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dan Jurgens, the writer behindThe Death of Superman- not to mention the creator of great characters like Jon Kent,DoomsdayandBooster Gold- is uniting with artist Mike Perkins for The Bat-Man: First Knight. The new DC Black Label comic is a modern retelling of some of the Caped Crusader’s earliest adventures.
Nov. 17, 2023
Risk of Rain Returns has done the impossible: make one of the greatest roguelikes of the past 10 years a lot better
Risk of Rain’s remake borrows from its sequel to make an old game feel better than new When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Better than you remember It’s often said that the best thing a remake can do is make an old game look and feel as good as your memories of it, which will inevitably oversell how good that old game actually was.
Nov. 17, 2023
Saltburn director Emerald Fennell on why her follow-up to Promising Young Woman is actually a vampire movie
EXCLUSIVE: The writer/director speaks to us about queasy pleasure, Gothic horror, and The Cheeky Girls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My interview with writer/director Emerald Fennell didn’t start how I expected it to. After commenting on what a rollercoaster her latest filmSaltburnis, the Oscar-winning filmmaker asks me which theme park ride I’d compare it to. Admitting I’m not exactly much of a roller coaster enthusiast, I eventually decided on Thirteen at Alton Towers, thanks to its gothic setting and third act twist.
Nov. 17, 2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off cameos: All of the Netflix anime guest appearances explained
Did you catch them all? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And, as things get weird and meta, there are plenty of fun cameos along the way to enjoy too. We’ve taken a deep dive into all of these below, including where exactly they’re from, which actors are playing them, and how they fit into the Scott Pilgrim anime. Of course, this guide getspretty spoilery, pretty quickly,somake sure you’ve seen all of the episodesbefore reading any further…
Nov. 17, 2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off episode 8 post-credits scene: Does it set up season 2?
Here’s what it might mean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Then, well, things get a little bit weird as the series reunites all of its major cast for a meta reboot. But as we reach the end of the eight episodes, you might be wondering, just what the future holds for the show. This is especially the case because of an intriguing episode 8 post-credits scene.
Nov. 17, 2023
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off review: "This Netflix anime feels like what Into the Spider-Verse was to Spider-Man"
Like Spider-Verse was to Spider-Man, this meta adaptation more than justifies Scott Pilgrim’s on-screen return. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. When something has been done so well, multiple times, it’s a hard sell to justify a reboot. And for Scott Pilgrim, which has a beloved original comic, Edgar Wright’s cult-classic movie, and a game adaptation all under its belt, the sentiment has never been clearer.
Nov. 17, 2023
Speculation about Aerith's fate in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth gets even more heated after a teaser image of the JRPG's iconic airship
“Now Cloud finally has the chance to take her for a ride on the Highwind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new pile ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthdetailsdropped today, and I regret to inform you all that one seemingly innocuous promo image seems to have kicked off a fresh round of speculation about who will live and who will die in the next part of the remake.
Nov. 17, 2023
Spider-Man comic book writer is confused by his villain's appearance in the Madame Web trailer
“My guess is as good as yours” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man comic book writer who created Madame Web’s villain is just as confused by the trailer as you are. J. Michael Straczynski, who created the antagonistic Ezekiel Sims, shared his thoughts on theSony/Marvel trailerafter the clip attracted chatter online. “And well, this just happened,” hetweeted, attaching a link to an article headlined ‘Madame Web’s First Trailer Introduces Spider-Women, Deep-Cut Villain’.
Nov. 17, 2023
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill and Loki star Tom Hiddleston's 'deeply special' Stephen King movie gets a promising update
Mike Flanagan’s newest Stephen King adaptation has wrapped filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan’s newest Stephen King adaptation starring Mark Hamill and Tom Hiddleston, has wrapped filming. “That’s a wrap on The Life of Chuck,“Flanagan wrote on Twitter. “This has been a tenacious little miracle of a movie from the start & I’m forever indebted to this wonderful cast and crew.
Nov. 17, 2023
Starfield players just want their crewmates to get out the dang way
A recurring complaint since launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite the 1,000 explorable planets and seemingly endless side quests,Starfield’suniverse can sometimes be extremely narrow. I mean that literally. The corridors in several space stations and ships are normally wide enough to fit only one person, which obviously leads to issues when you have fellow friendos following you. And now players have one simple request to crew mates: move out the dang way.
Nov. 17, 2023
Steam Autumn Sale kicks off next week
Valve’s even dropped a trailer for the wallet-destroying event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are no official announcements on what will be discounted as part of the sale, but some heavy hitters are teased in the trailer, including Hunt: Showdown, Terraria, Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, Hitman 3, The Elder Scrolls Online, American Truck Simulator, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Sons of the Forest, Subnautica, Deep Rock Galactic, F1 23,Starfield, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor, Valheim, The Last of Us Part 1, and RimWorld.
Nov. 17, 2023
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's February 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC is observingBlack History Month with a set of variant coverswhich honor many of the publisher’s most beloved Black heroes. The covers, by artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey, will feature characters such as Cyborg, Batwing, Natasha Irons, Mister Terrific, and more. Meanwhile, February will also bring the launch ofSuicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum, a prequel comic that will set the stage for the much anticipated upcoming video game Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League.
Nov. 17, 2023
Taika Waititi says his Star Wars movie might make you mad
“It’s gonna piss people off" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We can feel a disturbance in the Force already. Taika Waititi says his new Star Wars movie might just make audiences mad – which wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened in a galaxy far, far away. “It will be … dramatic pause… a Taika Waititi film,” Waititi toldVariety, jokingly adding: “It’s gonna piss people off.
Nov. 17, 2023
The 10 best MSX games of all-time
Retro Gamer’s picks for the best MSX games ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The MSX had something for everyone, ranging from cult Japanese exclusives, to stunning arcade ports. We’ve looked long and hard at its back catalog to reveal the best MSX games. Space Manbow Released:1989 Not only the greatest shoot-‘em-ups on the MSX, but one of the best shoot-‘em-ups period.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Banshees of Inisherin made me rethink male friendship and loss
Opinion | A writer takes pause to consider The Banshees of Inisherin and male friendship at the movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I just don’t like you no more.” So declared Brendan Gleeson in last year’s BAFTA-winning fable and Irish Civil War allegory,The Banshees of Inisherin. A devastatingly matter-of-fact dismissal, coldly delivered, and one that sent Pádraic Súilleabháin (Colin Farrell) spiraling into existential crisis.
Nov. 17, 2023
The best DG-58 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
This is the best burst-fire assault rifle class build in MW3 for zero-recoil destruction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best DG-58 loadout in Modern Warfare 3 has proven to be an unexpected powerhouse in the early MW3 meta. Given how fast this year’s installment is, we’re seeing full-auto Assault Rifles and SMGs dominate – at least that was the case while I was writing myModern Warfare 3 review.
Nov. 17, 2023
The best Holger 556 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
This is the best Holger 556 loadout and class build in MW3 right now to help you dominate with this versatile AR When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some of the best Holger 556 loadouts in Modern Warfare 3 have proven to be so damned good that they are already being annexed for competitive play. While the base weapon looks a little unassuming, particularly when compared to something like the MCW loadouts that are dominating regular play, the truth is that it’s possible to build the MW3 Holger 556 into an absolute powerhouse.
Nov. 17, 2023
The best MCW loadout in Modern Warfare 3 right now
Here’s the best MCW loadout to turn this weapon into the best Modern Warfare 3 assault rifle in the early meta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Settle on a good MCW loadout in Modern Warfare 3 and you’ll find that this Assault Rifle is undoubtedly one of thebest MW3 gunsthat the game has to offer right now. It’s got a lightning fast TTK, with the weapon’s versatility and mobility making it a great option for just about any situation you might find yourself in – from the tight enclosures of Rust to the long sightlines of Wasteland.
Nov. 17, 2023
The best Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3
Undoubtedly the best SMG in MW3 right now, use this best Striker loadout to help you smash the early meta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the best Striker loadout in Modern Warfare 3 as part of your arsenal, you’ll be in a great position to really dominate short-to-mid range engagements. I used this weapon a lot while I was getting ready to write myModern Warfare 3 review, and found it to be a pretty versatile weapon and one of the best MW3 SMGs that I’ve found so far.
Nov. 17, 2023
10 Best Spectrum games of all-time
Retro Gamer picks the best ZX Spectrum games ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 8-bit Spectrum had a host of fantastic games available for it, covering a wide range of genres. Here are the 10 best Spectrum games that every serious Spectrum owner should have in their collection. Starquake Released:1985 Steve’s Crow unbelievably addictive flick-screen platformer mixes pure playability with crisp sci-fi graphics and frantic puzzle solving.
Nov. 17, 2023
There are so many Sonic references in Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, but this meta joke might be our favorite
We love that blue hedgehog When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains light spoilers forScott Pilgrim Takes Offso proceed with caution if you haven’t seen the Netflix anime series yet. Scott Pilgrim loves Sonic the Hedgehog, at least that’s what we gleaned from Scott Pilgrim Takes Off. The new Netflix anime show sees the beloved Toronto bassist mentioning his love for the blue hedgehog in most of the episodes he appears in.
Nov. 17, 2023
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2: Everything we know so far
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a story described by the developer as a"neo-noir thriller", The Chinese Room confirmed thatBloodlines 2’s customizable protagonist Phyre breaks the newborn vampire traditionby having players start out as an experienced Elder. The game will introduce us to the Camarilla – the vampiric council – of Seattle, Washington, where Elder vampire Phyre awakens after centuries of slumber.
Nov. 17, 2023
The Crown season 6 release schedule: When is part 2 on Netflix?
How to watch The Crown season 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Only one segment of The Crown season 6 is available to stream at the moment, though. Part 1 is out now, but there’s still a little while to wait before part 2 brings the season to a close. Below, we’ve got the confirmed Netflix release date for The Crown season 6, part 2.
Nov. 17, 2023
Wish review: "Disney's 100th anniversary fairy tale sure is pretty but lacks heart"
Ravishingly pretty but low-powered, this cute and earnest fairy tale has a whole lot of homage, but not enough heart. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Disneyhas stellar hopes for this charming but old-school family musical. A graceful homage to classic Mouse House fairy tales like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty, Wish has been released with much fanfare as part of Disney’s centenary celebrations.
Nov. 17, 2023
World of Warcraft Dragonflight gets one of Final Fantasy 14’s best ideas in its Seeds of Renewal patch
The next WoW patch is one for the solo players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft’s Dragonflight content is getting a whole lot friendlier for the humble solo player in the Seeds of Renewal patch, with a new support system allowing you to do dungeon content in the company of NPCs – just like in Final Fantasy 14.
Nov. 17, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 is getting a 15-minute "info-packed" livestream later this month
Capcom has more to show for the cult classic sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Long, long-awaited sequel Dragon’s Dogma 2 is showing off new gameplay in a 15-minute livestream later this month. PublisherCapcomtoday announced that the showcase is scheduled for November 28 at 1 pm PT and 9 pm GMT, with director Hideaki Itsuno and producer Yoshiaki Hirabayashi hosting the presentation.
Nov. 16, 2023
"Everyone thought it was hilarious": Remnant 2 makes good on 'git gud' taunt by giving stuck players their "3 orange slices and a participation medal"
A cheeky joke to players has become one of the co-op RPG’s best Easter eggs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Back in August, Remnant 2 principal designerBen Cureton told the RPG’s players to git gud. In response to complaints about the RPG’s punishing, accurately named Apocalypse difficulty, Cureton argued that, “it’s called Apocalypse. It’s not called ‘I get 3 orange slices and a medal for participation.
Nov. 16, 2023
A hidden detail in The Marvels may have just opened the door to the Fantastic Four
Has The Marvels laid the groundwork for Fantastic Four? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelsmight have opened the door for theFantastic Four, according to one sharp-eared MCU fan. The following will containspoilers for The Marvels, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! At the end of the latest MCU film, the villain Dar-Benn aims to drain the power of the Earth’s sun and give it to her own home planet.
Nov. 16, 2023
A Hollywood urban legend featuring a Die Hard era Bruce Willis 'cameo' in Pearl Harbor resurfaces - but not everyone is convinced
Michael Bay has never confirmed or denied the ‘cameo’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A clip from Pearl Harbor that features an extra who looks suspiciously like Bruce Willis as John McClane is making the rounds online. The scene in question, just 12 seconds long, sees a weeping Jennifer Garner tending to injured victims while a wounded man walks by wearing a bloody white tank top and sporting a slightly spiky haircut with facial features that resemble none other than Bruce Willis in 1988’s Die Hard.
Nov. 16, 2023
After 1,786 attempts, this Pokemon streamer has completed the JRPG's "hardest challenge"
Kaizo Ironmon is a fascinating challenge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arguably the hardest challenge in all of Pokemon has a new champion today, and while he’s not the first and (probably) won’t be the last, his win offers a perfect time for us all to get an introduction to the world of Kaizo Ironmon. All this is based on Pokemon randomizer mods.
Nov. 16, 2023
Ark: Survival Ascended gets another Xbox delay, but should still release before December
The PlayStation edition is still expected at the end of the month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pre-historic survival game Ark: Survival Ascended has been slightly delayed on Xbox, not for the first time, due to “unexpected issues.” Last week, developer Studio Wildcard sharedArk: Survival Ascended’s console release plans, revealing that the Xbox version of the game was “on track” to release on November 14, with the PlayStation version expected at the end of the month.
Nov. 16, 2023
Attaboy is a graphic novel disguised as a retro video game manual
The latest project from writer/artist Tony McMillen has a unique format When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tony McMillen, the writer/artist behind coming-of-age horror comedy Serious Creatures is back with an innovative new graphic novel. Attaboy is a science fiction adventure comic cunningly disguised as the instruction booklet for a video game. Attaboy started life as a successfully funded Kickstarter a few years back before being picked up by Mad Cave Studios.
Nov. 16, 2023
Avengers, Spider-Man, X-Men and all of Marvel's February 2024 solicitations revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On that first note, February will bring the second issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, which features the debut of the new Ultimate Spidey’s “first supervillain.” But that villain apparentlywon’tbe thenew Ultimate Green Goblin, who also debuts in Ultimate Spider-Man #2 as New York City’s “newest hero.” The new Ultimate Universe doesn’t stop there, however, as February also brings the debut ofthe second title of the new Ultimate line, Ultimate Black Panther.
Nov. 16, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player unwittingly turns colossal late-game boss into a pal after installing a mod that lets them wield D&D spells more powerful than the RPG allows
This is why the level cap is set at 12 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has unwittingly turned a late-game boss into their pal thanks to a busted spell - but it was all thanks to a mod. Earlier this week, the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit post below drew attention to the fact that the ‘Control Undead’ spell was apparently “busted,” as it allowed them to control the Ansur boss.
Nov. 16, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3: Deluxe Edition is coming and it includes "a f***-ton of discs"
“This experiment is what we feel the future of physical media looks like” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios has announcedBaldur’s Gate 3: Deluxe Edition, which packages an extensive selection of bonus goodies up with a physical disc copy of the game. This Deluxe Edition includes a physical copy of the game on your platform of choice, plus a bunch of whatLarian is calling"physical feelies" in the grand CRPG tradition.
Nov. 16, 2023
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Fighter class build
The best fighters in BG3 are half-orcs soldiers who choose the Battle Master subclass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Baldur’s Gate 3 Fighter build is often hard to pick out, as the Fighter class is effectively a blank check for weapon-based combat. You could go any direction - finesse weapons, dual-wielding, bows, crossbows, two-handed, tanky armor - and with Lae’zel in yourBaldur’s Gate 3party, you’ll still have a Fighter to play with, making it worth knowing what you should be doing.
Nov. 16, 2023
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Rogue class build
A good rogue build in BG3 is based around single, devastating strikes and utility When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Baldur’s Gate 3 Rogue build is one that emphasises the key qualities of the class - sneak attacks, skills and smooth charm. Astarion might be the most well-known magnificent bastard ofBaldur’s Gate 3, but you can always try to put his skills to shame with your own Rogue build, or use some of what we discuss below to incorporate into how you level up Astarion.
Nov. 16, 2023
Blumhouse's new horror movie sees Jurassic World's DeWanda Wise get terrorized by a teddy bear
Imaginary has unveiled its first trailer, and it’s going to make you side-eye all your childhood toys When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The trailer for Blumhouse’s newest upcoming horror movie Imaginary has dropped – and it’s centered on a terrifying teddy bear named Chauncey. From Lionsgate and the producers ofFive Nights at Freddy’sandM3GANcomes yet another creepy flick that taps into the horrors of child-like innocence…
Nov. 16, 2023
Call of Duty players might soon be able to spot 'Evil Groot' as Modern Warfare 3 experiments with "enemy player outlines"
The new experiment will be restricted to a new playlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3is experimenting with a new playlist that should allow players to see the infamous ‘Evil Groot’ skin. Earlier this week, Modern Warfare 3 players had just about had enough. The Gaia skin, also known as Evil Groot, had make the unfortunate jump fromWarzone 2to the new shooter, resulting in askin that some felt was giving players an unfair advantagedue to its very dark outlines.
Nov. 16, 2023
Chucky is the most lore-accurate killer in Dead by Daylight and he's so much fun it's silly
C’mon, I just wanna play When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Move over, Nurse and Blight, the best killer in Dead by Daylight is now a possessed doll. Or at least, it will be when the Good Guy chapter launches on November 28 and Chucky takes a chunk out of the game. It’s a whole new world out in The Fog, as I found out after sneaking in a few public test build matches before it went offline this past week.
Nov. 16, 2023
Disney CEO says Frozen 4 could be coming, with the screenwriter working on "two new stories"
Frozen 3 and Frozen 4 could be on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyCEO Bob Iger has revealed that not one buttwonewFrozenmovies could be on the way. It was revealed earlier in the year that a threequel is in the works, but, according to Iger, screenwriter Jennifer Lee – who also co-directed both Frozen movies – is in fact working on two new stories, which could lead to a fourquel as well.
Nov. 16, 2023
Xbox players are lucky to have Elden Ring hero Let Me Solo Them, who's now helped 5,000 people with the RPG's final bosses
There’s more than one Jarnished hero in The Lands Between When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Elden Ring hero Let Me Solo Them recently hit her long-running goal of helping 5,000 Xbox players beat the final bosses ofFromSoftware’s RPG epic, Radagon and the Elden Beast. Initially inspired by the Malenia-slaying efforts ofcommunity legend Let Me Solo Her, Solo Them has become a Jarnished icon in their own right, and she’s still fighting the good fight after all this time.
Nov. 16, 2023
Embracer admits Payday 3's launch was "weaker than expected," and that 900 employees lost their jobs to restructuring last quarter
Payday 3 faced matchmaking issues for six weeks after launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Payday 3 has underperformed for Starbreeze parent company Embracer. Launched earlier this year in September,Payday 3 was mired with technical issues and bugsat launch. This launch experience, according to Embracer Group, has led to a disappointing release for Payday 3 in general, as CEO Lars Wingefors recently revealed in anearnings report.
Nov. 16, 2023
Embracer's CEO doesn't want to comment on the Star Wars: KOTOR remake because he doesn't want another article like this one
Sorry, not sorry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Anything I say to this becomes a headline,” said media-weary Embracer CEO Lars Wingefors in response to a question about theStar Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake, fielding inquiries during an earnings presentation on Thursday. And, like, I get it. But also, can you blame fans for their eagerness to get an update on the project after so many months of silence and uncertainty?
Nov. 16, 2023
Even after taking three Call of Duty maps offline, Modern Warfare 3's spawn points are still a mess
Rust is looking especially bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3players are railing against spawn points on multiplayer maps. Last week, developerSledgehammer pulled three Modern Warfare 3 maps offlinedue to whacky spawn points. Quarry, Rundown, and Scrapyard were pulled out of the Hardcore playlist and offline for good due to “unfavorable spawns,” which would basically trap players in a cycle of death.
Nov. 16, 2023
Fans of canceled Netflix show launch campaign for season 3 and spin-off
Will Shadow and Bone return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stop me if you’ve heard this one before:Netflix cancels a fan favorite seriesand viewers then immediately rally around a campaign to save the show. Yes, Shadow and Bone is no more. The adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s fantasy novels was scrapped after only two seasons. “We have been working for YEARS, supporting this, we deserve better treatment, we deserve final closure,” one fan wrote in a tweet, accompanied by the hashtags #saveshadowandbone and #renewshadowandbone.
Nov. 16, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director says his cat won't cameo again because he'd "like to think" it died in Remake
Sorry Musashi, you’re done When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwon’t feature one cat from Remake - because it probably died. GamesRadar+ recently spoke to co-director Naoki Hamaguchi as part of our extensiveFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth interview. Hamaguchi was pretty tight-lipped on what to expect from Rebirth and its eventual sequel, but he did confirm that his cat wouldn’t be returning for the middle part of the remake trilogy.
Nov. 16, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth shakes up the original JRPG's story, but won't "go wildly out" in a way that doesn't lead to Advent Children
“We’re not trying to change the Final Fantasy 7 story into something really different” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 veteran Yoshinori Kitase has said the quiet part out loud regarding how the Remake trilogy approaches the original JRPG’s story – there will be plenty of twists and turns to stop things being predictable, though it won’t be wild enough to make eventually linking up with the spin-off film Advent Children unfeasible.
Nov. 16, 2023
Former Mass Effect and Dragon Age lead launches new studio with a focus on narrative and world-building
Mac Walters was the lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Mass Effect and Dragon Age veteran has announced they are leading their own AAA game studio focusing on narrative and worldbuilding. Prior to heading up the new studio, Walters worked as project director for Mass Effect: Legendary Edition, lead writer on Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3, and production director onDragon Age: Dreadwolf.
Nov. 16, 2023
Good news, Karlach fans: a Baldur's Gate 3 player has found a way to kill her for Wyll's sake without actually killing her
It’s the best of both worlds! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has found a sneaky way to obtain the Infernal Robe for Wyll without killing Karlach, at least not permanently. As reported byDexerto, and spotted onReddit, there is actually a way to keep both Wyll, Mizora, and Karlach happy. As the post reveals, there are a few steps players can take to fulfill Wyll’s desire to kill Karlach and keep him human, without actually killing the companion.
Nov. 16, 2023
How to find and destroy a Mercenary Convoy in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies
Complete the Interceptor mission by finding and destroying a Modern Warfare 3 Zombies Mercenary Convoy in Urzikstan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding and destroying a Mercenary Convoy in Modern Warfare 3 Zombies is no easy task, because you’re not given any direction on how to do this, despite it being one of the mandatory objectives for the Interceptor mission.
Nov. 16, 2023
If you believe the rumors, Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards could face Javier Bardem’s Galactus in Fantastic Four
That’s a nice planet you have there, friendo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fantastic Fourrumors are coming in thick and fast. First, Pedro Pascal washeavily linkedto the role of Reed Richards (AKA Mr. Fantastic), and now we know who he might be facing off against. According to theInsneider, Javier Bardem is the “frontrunner” to play Galactus – but it’s a casting move that may be dependent on the No Country for Old Men actor’s schedule.
Nov. 16, 2023
Is Lucy Gray Baird related to Katniss Everdeen? Hunger Games prequel star Rachel Zegler addresses fan theory
Exclusive: Hunger Games prequel star Rachel Zegler talks about Katniss Easter eggs and character connections When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesfeatures a lot of callbacks to the original film. Picking up 64 years prior, the prequel tells the origin story of Coriolanus Snow (played by Tom Blyth), as he is called in to mentor District 12’s Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) in the 10th annual Hunger Games.
Nov. 16, 2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden's pro wrestling debut was a shockingly entertaining tribute to Yakuza's goofy violence
I can’t believe how much fun I had with the Yakuza pro wrestling match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last night’s episode of pro wrestling show AEW Dynamite featured a match called the “Like a Dragon Gaiden street fight presented bySega,” and folks, it was even wilder than that name suggests. Pro wrestling has a long history of questionable crossovers with other brands and entertainment properties, fromthat time RoboCop showed up in WCWto the more recentMountain Dew Pitch Black match in WWE.
Nov. 16, 2023
Loki star shares reaction to THAT sacrifice in season 2 finale: "It was so beautiful to watch"
Exclusive: Sophia Di Martino weighs in on the final episode of the Marvel series' “profound” second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s just epic, isn’t it? Right from when I read it for the first time, I knew that it was going to be big. It’s a very poignant ending for that series, with Loki having really gone full circle, which is quite profound,” she giggles toGamesRadar+.
Nov. 16, 2023
Marvel fans think they've spotted Loki in What If…? season 2 trailer
Could Loki return to our screens next month? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thetrailer for What If…? season 2features everyone from Hela to Scarlet Witch, but eagle-eyed fans of the animated multiverse series think they’ve spotted another character hidden in the new clip. “Have y’all seen the trailer for What If…? season 2 and noticed this?” aReddit userasked, attaching two stills from the trailer (which you can see through the link).
Nov. 16, 2023
Marvel is reportedly "moving away" from Kang storyline as next Avengers movie loses screenwriter
Big changes could be brewing behind the scenes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A serious shake-up ofMarvel Phase 6could be on the cards, according to a new report. Marvel Studiosis reportedly looking to “move away” from its Kang storyline going forward, according to MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios co-author Joanna Robinson. Speaking on theHouse of Rpodcast, she also said thatAvengers: The Kang Dynastyscreenwriter Jeff Loveness was no longer involved with the movie.
Nov. 16, 2023
MMO player meets flight attendant who's a fellow grinder, leaves the plane with a big bag of free booze: "When I opened it, it felt like Christmas!"
Old School RuneScape continues to connect people in the most unlikely ways When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Pirate’s Treasure quest in Old School RuneScape sees you smuggle a bottle of rum via ship by hiding it in a crate of bananas. One of the MMO’s players recently found themselves in a relatively similar situation in real life: meeting a flight attendant who also plays OSRS and gifted them a big bag of free airline booze because that’s how MMO camaraderie works.
Nov. 16, 2023
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters creators detail how Kurt Russell and son Wyatt Russell brought their unique single role to life
Lee Shaw is played by both Kurt and Wyatt Russell in the MonsterVerse spin-off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kurt Russell and Wyatt Russell have – perhaps predictably, given their family ties – been approached to play relatives before. ButGodzillaspin-off showMonarch: Legacy of Monstersoffered the father-son duo something altogether more exciting: the chance to play the same role, decades apart.
Nov. 16, 2023
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters creators explain why the Godzilla spin-off's new Titans had to be more than unrealistic nightmare fuel
“It couldn’t just be [something] with six heads, 50 legs, and four mouths” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking to GamesRadar+ ahead of release, co-creators Chris Black and Matt Fraction opened up about the opportunity to bring new MUTOs to life – and why they couldn’t stray too far from the real world. “There’s an expectation on the audience: they want to see monsters.
Nov. 16, 2023
Netflix cancels several beloved series, including a fantasy fan favorite
Shadow and Bone leads the list When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has canceled a slew of fan-favorite series, including fantasy epic Shadow and Bone. The streamer will also not be going forward with more seasons of the live-action show Glamorous and the animated comedies Farzar, Captain Fall, and Agent Elvis. PerDeadline, the decision was made after theSAG-AFTRA strikeofficially came to an end, and was also impacted by delays caused by theWGA strikeearlier this year.
Nov. 16, 2023
New trailer for Sydney Sweeney’s R-rated rom-com is The Proposal meets Drive Me Crazy
Anyone But You hits theaters this Christmas When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for the upcoming movie Anyone But You has been released, and we’re digging the classic rom-com vibes. Ben (Glen Powell) and Bea (Sydney Sweeney) have a great first date, but quickly realize that they can’t stand each other. After they unexpectedly end up at a destination wedding, they make a plan to pretend to be the perfect couple to keep up appearances.
Nov. 16, 2023
Persona 6 looks set to release across multiple platforms on day one
It should continue an Atlus trend towards multiplatform releases When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likePersona 6will release across multiple platforms at once. InSegaSammy’squarterly earnings Q&Awith investors (as reported byPersona Central), the company’s president Haruki Atami teased plans for the next main Persona game, specifically regarding achievable sales targets for the next main game in the series.
Nov. 16, 2023
Prepare for the return of Mando and Grogu as The Mandalorian season 4 star says the show is being "ramped up"
The Mandalorian could return soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Mandalorian season 4is being “ramped up,” according to one of its stars – which means we might be seeing the return of Mando andGroguvery soon. Brendan Wayne, who is one of the physical performers for Din Djarin, teased the upcoming season onInstagram. “Only one thing is more exciting to me than the strike being over or season 4 of Mando getting ramped up and that is Season 2 of Coach Mando and the Lady Lancers,” Wayne wrote (when he’s not an intergalactic gunslinger, he coaches soccer).
Nov. 16, 2023
Spider-Man fans think they have worked out Madame Web's story, following that puzzling trailer
Marvel fans are still hoping for an appearance from a baby Peter Parker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans think Madame Web could still be about protecting baby Peter Parker, despitethe Sony movie’s first trailernot really hinting at that at all – and some of them aresoconfident, they’re already gearing themselves up for a second teaser to prove it.
Nov. 16, 2023
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse continues to impress with its attention to detail
Take a closer look inside Miles' local bodega… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, like its predecessor, is chock full of beautiful, highly detailed animation. While it may seem impossible to pick out one particular example, the team behind the movie has chosen to highlight a scene towards the beginning of the movie where Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) encounters the Spot (Jason Schwartzman) in a Brooklyn bodega.
Nov. 16, 2023
Suicide Squad Kill the Justice League gameplay looks more theme park ride than open-world spectacle – but returning Arkham tricks are cool
Opinion | Rocksteady has kicked off a new video series, but what Kill the Justice League actually is remains unclear When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League revealed at DC FanDome The big question, however, is: in the time that’s passed, does Kill the Justice League look any less like the always-online, loot-driven, live-service game that cautiously poked its head above the parapet last year?
Nov. 16, 2023
That's it, I've seen enough: with Fire Emblem and Suikoden vibes, this beautiful tactical RPG is officially one of my most-anticipated games of 2024
Vanillaware’s Unicorn Overlord looks like the exact weird game I was hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set in the wartorn realm of Fevrith, Unicorn Overlord challenges you to find allies among five fractured kingdoms and unite against a corrupt empire. As fallen prince Alain, you sit at the frontlines of battle and diplomacy, and also chicken-catching, woodcutting, village-building, NPC-recruiting, cooking, shopping, side-questing, and a whole bunch of other fun and silly-looking stuff that makes this unmistakably a Vanillaware game.
Nov. 16, 2023
The best Katt-AMR loadout in Modern Warfare 3
Learn how to make the bulky sniper rifle more mobile but still pack a serious punch with this Katt-AMR loadout in MW3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Katt-AMR loadout in Modern Warfare 3 is a tricky one, because this sniper rifle deals someseriousdamage, but is unfortunately quite unwieldy if you don’t stick on some attachments to help deal with that.
Nov. 16, 2023
The best MTZ-556 loadout in Modern Warfare 3
These are the best attachments to use with the MTZ-556 in Modern Warfare 3, along with the best class alongside it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What is the best MTZ-556 loadout in Modern Warfare 3? There are plenty of assault rifles to choose from in the latest Call of Duty game, but the MTZ-556 is the best to use when you want to get up close and personal with enemies.
Nov. 16, 2023
The best Remedy games, from Alan Wake 2 to the Fall of Max Payne
Ranking the best games from Remedy Entertainment that you should play today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best Remedy games are a celebration of experimentation and imagination. Remedy Entertainment has spent almost three decades pushing at the boundaries of what is possible within narrative-driven action adventures, typically with a keen focus on cinematic combat and strange storytelling sensibilities.
Nov. 16, 2023
The Hunger Games prequel star Tom Blyth shares his subtle nod to the original Coriolanus Snow
Exclusive: Tom Blyth tells GamesRadar+ that he dropped a subtle Easter egg into his Coriolanus Snow performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Making an iconic villain your own is no easy task, as Tom Blyth can attest. The actor plays Coriolanus Snow in The Hunger Games prequel,The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which is set some 64 years before we meet him in the original films.
Nov. 16, 2023
The official Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League prequel comic teases carnage in the corridors of Arkham Asylum
Rocksteady’s game gets a five-issue prequel from DC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Written by John Layman, with art byJesús Hervás, Suicide Squad: Kill Arkham Asylum sees a brutal death match take place within the spooky walls of Gotham’s most infamous hospital/prison. It’s all part of Amanda Waller’s scheme to put together a new version of Task Force X in order to take down the Justice League, which has been corrupted byBraniac.
Nov. 16, 2023
This Link's Awakening and Earthbound-inspired Gameboy RPG pays tribute to the developer's late daughter: "You know how important keeping their memory alive is"
Winsley’s Guardian will be shipped in an actual Gameboy Color cartridge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An indie developer is paying tribute to his late daughter with an incredibly heartfelt action RPG inspired by The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening and Earthbound. The story follows the titular young girl as she seeks someone described only as her guardian. As you progress through levels like Winsley’s hometown, the Zoo, School, and the Dreamworld, you’ll gradually watch the protagonist progress through her childhood, teenage years, young adulthood, middle age, and retirement before facing off against “death himself.
Nov. 16, 2023
Tom Hardy is absolutely stoked that Venom 3 has resumed filming
Tom Hardy confirmed the news in an Instagram post When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hardy took to Instagram to confirm that Venom 3 has officially resumed filming. The third and final sequel inSony’s Venom series was one of the first to be delayed by theWGA strikeand eventualSAG-AFTRAstrike. Hardy posted a rather cheerful photo on set with the caption, “V3NM3.
Nov. 16, 2023
Valkyrie brings the mystery of 'The Man Who Died Twice' to Avengers Inc. #3
The Wasp and Victor Shade have a new case to investigate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Janet Van Dyne and Victor Shade’s investigations into the unknown continue in the next issue ofAvengers Inc.- and they’re about to be joined by a familiar Thor character who brings with her a very strange mystery to be solved. Yep,Valkyrieis on hand in an issue that sounds like a riff on the great whodunnit trope of detectives going on holiday, only to find that trouble has followed them.
Nov. 16, 2023
Why a Pokemon Legends Arceus sequel would absolutely need to focus on Johto
Opinion | Here’s everything I’d love to see from an ancient region in a second Pokemon Legends game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pokemon Legends: Arceusdemonstrated how exploring the history of an already established region benefits fans, new and old. UnlikePokemon Scarlet and Violet, the stylized design of Legends: Arceus acted as a much-needed overhaul of the franchise – one that will hopefully continue into a separate franchise running concurrently with the mainline series.
Nov. 16, 2023
Eli Roth talks subverting the animal violence horror trope in Thanksgiving: "I'm seeing it from the turkey's point of view"
EXCLUSIVE: Eli Roth explains his dislike for animal violence in horror and how his new slasher does things differently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No matter how gory Eli Roth’s films may be, the Thanksgiving director doesn’t believe in the animal violence trope that remains prevalent in the horror genre. “I’m an animal lover and I made a documentary called Fin about the slaughter of sharks.
Nov. 15, 2023
A Marvel fan has reimagined MCU classics as Disney Plus series, and it works surprisingly well
Some fans are speculating which movies could’ve benefitted from a series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Marvel fan hasreimagined several ‘classic’ MCU movies as Disney Plus series– and we would definitely watch. “This works really well lol. This just proves that most of the Disney+ 6 Episode Series are just movies chopped up into 6 parts,“someone replied.
Nov. 15, 2023
A new Iron Maiden graphic novel celebrates 40 years of their album Piece of Mind
The new book features a story by frontman Bruce Dickinson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The iconic heavy metal band Iron Maiden have been rocking audiences for almost 50 years now. As their fourth album Piece of Mind turns 40 this year, the group is releasing a lavish new commemorative book in collaboration with publishers Z2. As well as never before seen photos and art from the era, the book also contains nine new comic stories created by a host of writers and artists, including one written by frontman Bruce Dickinson.
Nov. 15, 2023
After 8 years, The Witcher 3 is finally getting a full-fat mod editor
The tech will let you overhaul and create your own quests When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher 3 is finally getting a mod editor that’ll let you create and edit your very own quests. The piece of tech sounds pretty intriguing - the possibility of creating and editing your own quests in The Witcher 3 should be a huge pull for a game over eight years old.
Nov. 15, 2023
After a $16,000 auction, a canceled Konami NES game is feared lost forever
After 35 years, the world finally got to see Battle Choice, but it may never be seen again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A long-lostKonamigame called Battle Choice just made its public debut 35 years after it was quietly canceled, but after a $16,000 auction many fear that the game might now be lost forever. Battle Choice was in development at Konami around 1988 for the Famicom, the Japanese version of the NES.
Nov. 15, 2023
After the success of the Sonic movies, Sega says the Yakuza and Persona series "can be somewhere else other than games soon"
Yes please When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After themega success of its Sonic movie adaptations,Segasays Yakuza and Persona don’t have to just be video game series. In an interview withCNBC, Sega chief operating officer Shuji Utsumi said the company plans to capitalize on that potential by bringing more of its popular IPs to different mediums. “We have other major IPs and, I cannot say too much about it but we are thinking of reviving other classical Sega IPs too.
Nov. 15, 2023
Alan Wake 2's musical chapter isn't just a good time, it shows Remedy at its best
Opinion | And that’s what you missed in Bright Falls When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Viking power metal opera is in full force. I stoop to pick up a pistol and flashlight, heading deeper into what becomes my favoriteAlan Wake 2chapter yet. Faded setpieces litter the space, pantomiming the detective noir world of The Dark Place outside. The word “enemies” is marked on the floor in white gaffer tape, right below an arrow pointing behind some bushes.
Nov. 15, 2023
American Arcadia review: "Stylish, smart, and highly entertaining"
American Arcadia is a sharp, snappy production that could make for an entertaining film if it wasn’t peppered with ingenious puzzles and platforming challenges. The dual character scenario is exploited brilliantly, adding variety, originality and humour, and even if some sections lack a real sense of participation, the visual design of Arcadia, along with some smart turns in the plot, ensure momentum through to the end. Inspired use of perspective switches
Nov. 15, 2023
As Sony calls quits on PS5 Twitter integration, social media platform claims it's reached out to explore "new integrations" like live-streaming
There’s been no comment from PlayStation on the matter, so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Twitter has reportedly reached out to PlayStation to “explore new integrations” after the PS4 andPS5’s Twitter functionality was disabled. Yesterday, November 14, the PS4 and PS5 finally bid adieu to its Twitter sharing functionality. You can no longer send screenshots and video clips directly from your PS5 to your Twitter feed,a change that was announced by PlayStationjust last week.
Nov. 15, 2023
Atari 2600+ review: “After 46 years, I might retire my original console”
The Atari 2600+ is an awesome recreated version of the company’s iconic ‘70s console, and features like HDMI and original cartridge support make for a perfect blend of old and new. While some players might want more from this straight-talking revamp on a software level, this new system provides easy and instant access to classic carts using accurate emulators. It’ll also make for an excellent collector’s piece for retro game enthusiasts with a soft spot for wood grain.
Nov. 15, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 best girl Karlach was "a little bit more Lae'zel" when auditions started, according to her actor
Karlach started out differently because her actor didn’t have all the details she needed for the role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s beloved Karlach has shared some wisdom surrounding the character herself, as well as the auditioning process and how secretive roles and projects can harm acting. In the new Q&A, actor Samantha Béart fields viewer questions, and one topic delved into the secrecy of the video game industry.
Nov. 15, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Xbox release date "on track" for December
Expect more info at The Game Awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Xbox version ofBaldur’s Gate 3is currently on track to launch in December, as developer Larian Studios has now confirmed. “Xbox players, we hear you’re looking for more news on Baldur’s Gate 3,” Larian says in atweet. “The game is on track for a December release. We’ll see you at The Game Awards for the World Premiere™ of the exact release date.
Nov. 15, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's Karlach actor has been getting into her "ride or die" romance with Minthara, confirms "bad Karlach" is totally canon
Swen Vincke shed a little light on Karlach’s backstory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Karlach’s actor inBaldur’s Gate 3has been really getting into her character’s romance with Minthara. Samantha Béart recently held a Q&A where she fielded questions about Baldur’s Gate 3 and her wonderful warrior Karlach. When asked if the actor had a favourite NPC by a viewer, Béart responded with “I’ve been recently getting to know Minthara.
Nov. 15, 2023
Best Baldur's Gate 3 Barbarian class build
The best Barbarian build in BG3 is a classic, all about reinforcing brute strength and endurance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A good Baldur’s Gate 3 Barbarian build doesn’t overcomplicate what you need from the class: raw melee power and the ability to withstand a cannonball without flinching. If Karlach isn’t enough muscle for you inBaldur’s Gate 3, your own barbarian class build can be fine-tuned into a deadly bruiser, capable of doing massive damage with a single weapon swipe, and serve as thede factotank and frontline fighter of any adventuring party.
Nov. 15, 2023
Best Modern Warfare 3 guns to help you dominate the early game meta
My pick of the 10 best MW3 guns that are going to give you an edge online right now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having spent a couple of days ripping apart Terminal and Rust, here’s my pick of the 10 best guns in Modern Warfare 3. While it’s still early days for the MW3 meta, it’s clear that the faster movement and higher TTK is favoring a wide variety of Assault Rifles and SMGs.
Nov. 15, 2023
Cyborg, Batwing, Mr Terrific, and more take the spotlight on DC's 2024 Black History Month covers
The publisher has announced some awesome variants and a new volume of DC Power When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The covers, which feature some of the publisher’s best loved Black superheroes, including the likes of Steel,Cyborg, andBatwing, are all drawn by Static co-writer and artist Nikolas Draper-Ivey. The titles and characters included in the scheme are as follows:
Nov. 15, 2023
Dakota Johnson is being hunted by a killer Spider-Man in first Madame Web trailer
The future isn’t looking bright for Madame Web When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s Spider-Man universe just got a whole lot larger – and weirder. The first trailer for Madame Web, the spin-off starring Dakota Johnson as the titular web-weaver, and it’s a wonderfully surreal dive into another sort of Spider-Verse. The trailer begins with Johnson’s Madame Web (formerly a paramedic) being killed by a twisted take on ‘Spider-Man’.
Nov. 15, 2023
Diablo 4 devs weren't prepared for you loot goblins to take the level 100 grind so seriously
Blizzard is surprised by how committed you all are to the grind When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s developers are surprised by how many players are committed to reaching level 100 on all of their characters. “For a lot of players, this was their main goal, not just hunting for the best gear, and the feedback we received was that it felt like too much of a slog to reach the pinnacle level.
Nov. 15, 2023
Yuppie Psycho dev revives the Silent Hill and Persona-inspired horror RPG it canceled 10 years ago because it was too ambitious
Catechesis is back and looking hellishly good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 10 years ago, Yuppie Psycho studio Baroque Decay shelved its horror RPG Catechesis because, in its words, “it became an impossible undertaking.” Now, with two acclaimed indie games under its belt, the studio is reviving Catechesis and says it’s “committed to completing what we started a decade ago.
Nov. 15, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reworks the original JRPG's dating scene in a similar way to Remake's Honey Bee Inn
The new scene will be modernized for new audiences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill make the original’s famed ‘date scene’ memorable no matter who you hang out with. That’s according to co-director Naoki Hamaguchi, speaking to Italian outletEveryEyein a new interview. Hamaguchi revealed that Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth would be modernizing the date scene at the Gold Saucer from the original game, and that every part of said scene would be memorable.
Nov. 15, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's Yoshinori Kitase and Naoki Hamaguchi: "You can learn a lot from The Empire Strikes Back"
Interview | The creators of one of next year’s biggest games speak about how to update a classic, nail the second part of a trilogy, and leave fans wanting more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We’ve done a number of fan events and signings here,” Kitase-san tells GamesRadar at the end of the French games expo. “I think you really can feel that respect towards game creators [here].
Nov. 15, 2023
How to prestige in Modern Warfare 3
How to rank up past level 55 in MW3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you hit level 55, you’ll be wondering how to prestige in Modern Warfare 3, because the method hasn’t changed for a while. However, the option is noticeably absent inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3at the moment, leading players to hit somewhat of a wall upon reaching the maximum rank in the game right now.
Nov. 15, 2023
How to unlock the Interstellar Camo in Modern Warfare 3
To get the MW3 Interstellar Camo you need to fully complete Camo Challenges for 36 weapons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you unlock the Interstellar Camo in Modern Warfare 3 then you’ve pulled off one of the greatest feats of endurance and skill in the world of online shooters, as the number of challenges you need to complete across a wide range of weapons is absolutely staggering.
Nov. 15, 2023
I didn't expect the PUBG studio to make the prettiest Sims 4 competitor I've ever seen, but here we are
InZoi is the latest life sim to catch our attention When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming Sims 4 competitor was made in Unreal Engine 5 by the studio behind PUBG, and I can’t believe how gorgeous it is. As you can see by the trailer below, InZoi lets players create the life of their dreams as they take control of people and the world around them.
Nov. 15, 2023
In a massive shake-up for fan games, vtuber giant Hololive will let indie devs actually make money off their work
A “test case” for the new holo Indie publishing arm will launch next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Japan-based vtuber agency Hololive has spawned a staggering number of fan games, fromfightersto Vampire Survivors-styleroguelikesto Pokemon-likeJRPGs, and all of them were released for free under the company’s derivative work guidelines. But those guidelines are now changing, beginning with the brand’s first official paid fan game, which is due to launch on December 1.
Nov. 15, 2023
James Gunn is giving serious praise to one of DC’s next big movies
Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow is based on a modern comic classic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taking toThreads, Gunn wrote, “A hearty public welcome to Ana Nogueira to the DC Studios family.”Ana Nogueirais the writer on Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and according toThe Hollywood Reportershe is now attached to the DCU on an overall writing deal. “Ana is an amazing writer whose screenplay adaptation of Woman of Tomorrow is above and beyond anything I hoped it would be.
Nov. 15, 2023
Loki season 2 didn't really explain what Sylvie was up to with He Who Remains' TemPad – but future MCU stories might, teases star
Exclusive: Sophia Di Martino suggests there’s more to come from the mischievous Loki variant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the end ofLoki season 2 episode 2, it’s revealed that Sylvie stole He Who Remains' TemPad, sometimes known as the Time Twister, and has potentially been using it to visit different places and different eras. But as the show progressed, and our heroes got consumed with stopping the Temporal Loom from exploding, there was little time to explore whatexactlyshe was up to with the device.
Nov. 15, 2023
Loki season 2 head writer breaks downs Loki's final moment, and teases where Renslayer really is
“He’s giving up the thing that he wants most so that everyone else can have their free will” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After an emotionalfinalethat left several characters' fates up in the air,Loki season 2head writer Eric Martin has broken down that dramatic final moment for the God of Mischief. “The big idea was taking Loki from a lowercase-g god, to a capital-G God, powering him up to that place where he gets his throne – but it’s not a throne he wants anymore,” Martin explained toEsquire.
Nov. 15, 2023
Loki season 2 star Ke Huy Quan wants to join Star Wars – and has already asked Kathleen Kennedy
Quan says he was “shameless” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2star Ke Huy Quan wants to join the Star Wars universe – and he might have already set the wheels in motion. Quan is no stranger toLucasfilm, having starred as Short Round opposite Harrison Ford’s Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. “I love the MCU. You know, I was able to connect with my Indiana Jones family during the award season.
Nov. 15, 2023
Loki star wants Sylvie to crossover into the MCU movies – and she has one character in mind to share scenes with
Exclusive: Sophia Di Martino also explains how “daunted” she still is by the MCU franchise, and why her nerves are a good thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau and Ms. Marvel’s Kamala Khan, who were both introduced asDisneyPlus characters, just made their big screen MCU debuts inThe Marvels. Someday in the not so distant future, Loki’s Sophia Di Martino hopes Sylvie will get the same treatment…
Nov. 15, 2023
Meryl Streep's 32 greatest movie moments
No one can do what Meryl Streep does When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With more than 20 Oscar nominations to her name, Meryl Streep is synonymous with success in Hollywood. Which means it’s really hard to pick out just a few of her greatest movie moments. Since her breakthrough role in the 1978 drama The Deer Hunter, the decorated movie star has been one of Hollywood’s most beloved artists of all time.
Nov. 15, 2023
Napoleon review: "One of Ridley Scott's best in almost two decades"
Epic in scope, intimate in execution, Napoleon is a thrilling, surprisingly funny account of the infamous French Emperor’s rise and fall. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Before spiraling costs forced him to retreat, Stanley Kubrick famously claimed his planned Napoleon biopic would be “the best movie ever made”.
Nov. 15, 2023
Netflix's new stop-motion Pokémon series looks seriously cute in first trailer – and it has a release date, too
Welcome to the Pokémon Resort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new Netflix show Pokémon Concierge is here – and it looks completely delightful. The animated stop-motion series, which marks the first collaboration between Netflix and Pokémon, follows Haru (voiced in the English dub by The Boys' Karen Fukuhara), who goes to work at a resort where Pokémon go to relax.
Nov. 15, 2023
New Analogue Pocket color variants are coming, and there’s one to match my GameCube
Spice, spice, baby When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new range of limited edition Analogue Pocket models are on the way, and the new lineup features eight familiar colors. Described as ‘color matched’ variants, you’ll be able to grab a handheld that is dressed like your OG Game Boy, and there’s even one that’s wearing the same clothes as my personal favorite Gamecube.
Nov. 15, 2023
New MMO from Blizzard veterans wants to avoid the UI mod “arms race” of World of Warcraft, but isn’t going full Final Fantasy 14
The Project Ghost team is still figuring it out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group of Blizzard and Riot Games veterans have come together to create a new MMO with the benefit of years of working on World of Warcraft and a League of Legends spin-off, though some of the harder design questions facing the genre have yet to be riddled out.
Nov. 15, 2023
One of Ellie’s major fancasts is reportedly in talks to play Abby in The Last of Us season 2
A previous Ellie frontrunner could be swinging for a season 2 role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Last of Us season 2may have found its Abby. Kaitlyn Dever, who was linked to playing Ellie years prior to the casting of Bella Ramsey, could be joining the HBO show as the controversial antagonist. Jeff Sneider of theInsneider– who has a fairly solid track record for such scoops – reports Dever is “in talks” to play Abby, the musclebound Washington Liberation Front who provoked the ire of the internet after you-know-what inThe Last of Us Part 2.
Nov. 15, 2023
Pedro Pascal is reportedly set to play Reed Richards in the MCU's Fantastic Four
The Last Of Us star is in talks to play the superhero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OK, don’t do what I did and start hyperventilating when you read this, but the entire internet’s boyfriend Pedro Pascal is in talks to play Reed Richards, AKA Mister Fantastic, in the MCUFantastic Fourmovie reboot, perDeadline. It may seem like a stretch (see what we did there?
Nov. 15, 2023
Shang-Chi's Destin Daniel Cretton will no longer direct Marvel's Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Cretton will still helm Shang-Chi 2 and Wonder Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destin Daniel Cretton is reportedly no longer directing Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Cretton helmed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, starring Simu Liu as the titular hero, which earned over $432 million worldwide. Per the report, Cretton will remain director of Shang-Chi’s sequel, and will continue to develop Wonder Man forDisneyPlus alongside showrunner Andrew Guest.
Nov. 15, 2023
Spider-Boy goes head-to-head with Miles Morales this February
Bailey Briggs meets Miles Morales in Spider-Boy #4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Boy has strange origins as a human-spider hybrid created by the sinister Madame Monstrosity, and now his hidden monstrous nature seems to be catching up to him in February’s Spider-Boy #4 from writer Dan Slott and artists Paco Medina and Ty Templeton, which guest stars Miles Morales as seen on the just revealed cover of the issue by artist Humberto Ramos, seen below.
Nov. 15, 2023
Starfield's next PC patch offers a "huge step forward" according to early tests
Expect some big performance improvements, especially on non-AMD hardware When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenext major PC patch for Starfield is currently in beta, and early testing suggests that we can expect some gigantic performance improvements in this update. Testing from the folks atDigital Foundrysuggests that this patch is “a huge step forward for the game on PC,” particularly with its “massive” performance boosts across various CPU and GPU configurations.
Nov. 15, 2023
Stranger Things actor David Harbour reveals he "loved" Starfield and is using "all the exploits" to get infinite money and steal things
Jim Hopper has moved on from World of Warcraft to Starfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things star David Harbour says he “loved” Bethesda’s space RPGStarfieldand has used “all the exploits” to get infinite money and steal things. While attending the BoxLunch Gala on November 9, Harbour was interviewed by IGN and revealed what he’s been playing lately.
Nov. 15, 2023
Super Mario RPG review: "An incredible remake that recontextualizes the original"
Super Mario RPG is legendary for a reason, and that’s never been clearer than with this remake. It looks great and smartly evolves the original combat system to make it even more engaging. While the game can’t fully escape the limitations of ’90s JRPG storytelling, it still offers a zany quest well worth undertaking today. Great new visual style Smart tweaks to combat Still funny and charming Story can feel disjointed
Nov. 15, 2023
Taika Waititi's Star Wars movie is still happening after all
Taika Waititi has given a promising update on his Star Wars project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds like Taika Waititi’s Star Wars movie is still happening after all, with the director giving a promising status update. At this year’sStar Wars Celebration, no announcement was made about the mysterious project, thoughLucasfilmpresident Kathleen Kennedy did confirm toVarietythat it was still in the works.
Nov. 15, 2023
Thanksgiving review: "Eli Roth's slasher is sick, twisted and hugely enjoyable"
Blending OTT gore, devilish humor and on-the-nose satire, this is sick, twisted and hugely enjoyable. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Back in 2007, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez’s Grindhouse double feature came with multiple fake trailers. BothHobo with a ShotgunandMachetewent on to become full-length movies; and now, belatedly, it’s the turn of Eli Roth (Hostel,Cabin Fever), who’s turned his Thanksgiving spot into a gleefully bloodthirsty slasher, just in time for the holiday season.
Nov. 15, 2023
The Big Bang Theory's hugely popular spin-off is officially ending, but we’re still hoping for some big cameos
Young Sheldon has lined up its final episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Big Bang Theory prequel series Young Sheldon is officially coming to an end with its seventh season. Its special hour-long finale episode will air on CBS in May, as the beloved series wraps up its remaining storylines. The show stars Iain Armitage as a young Sheldon Cooper – played in the main series by Jim Parsons – as he grows up in Texas.
Nov. 15, 2023
The fictional Marvel Comics of the Marvel Universe has been purchased by an evil mega-corporation with a cartoon mascot
There’s a Marvel Comics in the Marvel Universe itself - and it was just purchased by a returning Thor villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may seem weird, but there’s a fictional version ofMarvel Comicsthat exists inside the Marvel Universe - a comic company that publishes stories based on the adventures of the superheroes that are actual people in the Marvel Universe itself.
Nov. 15, 2023
The Witcher anime spin-off takes place during the Netflix show's first season, and it’s already been quietly referenced
Sirens of the Deep is very tied to the main series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Witcher’snew animated film Sirens of the Deeptakes place at a pivotal time in Geralt of Rivia’s story. Based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story ‘A Little Sacrifice’, it tells the story of the monster hunter being drafted in to help with a conflict between humans and merpeople.
Nov. 15, 2023
This Zelda fan is using Tears of the Kingdom to teach real-life engineering students at a university
Tears of the Kingdom’s building tools are good enough to help teach real engineering When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Zelda fan - and university professor - is usingTears of the Kingdomto teach undergraduate engineering students in the US. Professor Ryan Sochol, of the University of Maryland, has recently launched a new class appropriately called ‘The Legend of Zelda: A Link to Machine Design.
Nov. 15, 2023
Transformers, G.I. Joe, and Void Rivals unite for Skybound's 2024 Energon Universe Special
The Free Comic Book Day issue will be available in May When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The issue, which is designed to be an ideal jumping on point for new readers, is written byRobert Kirkman,Daniel Warren Johnson, and Joshua Williamson, while the art will be provided by Lorenzo De Felici and Ryan Ottley, with more artists still to be confirmed.
Nov. 15, 2023
Vanessa Kirby addresses Fantastic Four cast rumor – and it's so vague it's got us speculating
The Fantastic Four cast has yet to be announced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so many rumors about theFantastic Fourcast that it’s hard to keep track, but one name often linked to Sue Storm isNapoleonstar Vanessa Kirby. In a recent interview, Kirby addressed the speculation – but in the most vague way, which has us theorizing.
Nov. 15, 2023
What If...? season 2 trailer makes Multiverse of Madness look like child's play
The Watcher doesn’t do sequels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Things have got a little twisted in the multiverse,” Jeffrey Wright’s The Watcher tells us in the first trailer for What If…? season 2. On this evidence, he couldn’t be more right: the remix of classicMarvel Studiosadventures, characters, and scenarios is back and serving up the weirdest, wildest side to the MCU yet.
Nov. 15, 2023
With games laid out like treasures, a nostalgic Todd Howard talks The Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield, and the next era of Bethesda RPGs
“If we meet again, there’ll be an Elder Scrolls 6 here” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard is feeling nostalgic, and in a new video he’s outlining the history of his work at Bethesda and how it’s informing the next era of the studio’s RPGs, includingStarfieldandThe Elder Scrolls 6. For Wired, Howard grabbed a stack of the games he’d worked on, starting with the 1995 FPS Terminator: Future Shock - which, he’s quick to note, was one of the first games to feature proper mouse look.
Nov. 15, 2023
World of Warcraft flies to the top of Twitch as players rush to claim a free mount and watch streamers lose their Hardcore characters
The White Riding Camel mount is the latest WoW Twitch drop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft has rocketed to the top of Twitch’s most-watched streams as viewers seek a free mount and enjoy the near-endless entertainment value in watching Hardcore players melt down as they lose their characters permanently. From now until November 21 at 10am PST, Twitch members can snag the White Riding Camel mount (pictured above) by watching a cumulative four hours of eligible World of Warcraft streams.
Nov. 15, 2023
Your gaming PC's SSD could be a Lightsaber thanks to this early Black Friday offer
“An elegant weapon, from a more civilized age…” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier in the year we were treated to a very special limited edition of the Seagate FireCuda 530 - one of the most popular Gen 4 SSDs on the market. Complete with their own heatsink and RGB lighting strip, these drives had clever faceplates that made them look like the lightsabers of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Luke/Anakin Skywalker, and Darth Vader.
Nov. 15, 2023
Eli Roth says his fun new horror movie Thanksgiving actually has a serious message
EXCLUSIVE: Eli Roth explains the social commentary and deeper meaning behind his new movie Thanksgiving When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Eli Roth says there’s a much darker, more serious message behind his fun slasherThanksgiving. “I love horror movies like Dawn of the Dead, where you’re watching the most incredible zombie splatter ever. But then you can look back at what Romero was really saying and his thoughts on consumerism.
Nov. 14, 2023
Warzone 2's 'Evil Groot' skin is back and now terrorizing Modern Warfare 3 players who still can't freakin' see it
The sentient tree returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3has resurrected the infamous ‘Evil Groot’ skin to terrorize its player base. Actually called ‘Gaia,‘Evil Groot was a skin introduced to Warzone 2 and Modern Warfare 2earlier this year, and it immediately drew the ire of the Call of Duty player base. The skin was really damn hard to see in certain maps, being dubbed “literally impossible to see” at times, and was basically seen as a revival of the infamous ‘Roze’ skin from Warzone.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Amiga 500 games
Retro Gamer’s pick of the best Amigo 500 games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For many, the Amiga 500 remains one of the best gaming machines of all time. It has a staggering array of games that cover all sorts of different genres, some cracking arcade conversions, and a number of exclusive, groundbreaking games. It’s certainly been tough coming up with the 10 best Amiga 500 games that define the machine, but we think we’ve done a pretty good job with the following.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Amiga CD32 games
Retro Gamer picks its best Amiga CD32 games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The death of Commodore meant that the Amiga CD32 never really had a fighting chance when it was released in 1993. It tried its best, however, and while it featured a lot of ports, there are still plenty of great games for owners to collect.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Amstrad games
Retro Gamer’s pick of the best Amstrad games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Amstrad CPC was often criticized for its games, but if you were to look past its many Spectrum ports, you’d discover there were plenty of fantastic gems for it. Join us as we celebrate the 10 best Amstrad games that no Amstrad owners should be without.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Apple 2 games
Retro Gamer’s pick of the best Apple 2 games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Apple 2 was an incredibly powerful computer with a range of fantastic titles available for it. Many of today’s prominent developers, including Jordan Mechner and John Romero cut their teeth on the machine, making it an important computer. Here are our 10 picks for the best Apple 2 games.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Atari 5200 games
The best Atari 5200 games of all time according to Retro Gamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Atari’s 8-bit console had a short-lived shelf life, meaning its collection of games is quite slim. Fortunately for owners it was host to some cracking arcade conversions and has gone on to receive a great number of cool homebrew games. Here’s our top 10 best Atari 5200 games.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Commodore 64 games
Retro Gamer’s pick of the best Commodore 64 games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s tough choosing just 10 premium games to make up our list of the best Commodore 64 games of all time - mainly because Commodore’s 8-bit machine has so many incredible gems on it. We’ve worked hard to narrow the list down though, so take a look at it and tell us if we’ve got things right or wrong (we’ve got it right).
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Commodore Vic-20 games
Retro Gamer picks its best Commodore Vic-20 games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Vic-20 is a great little 8-bit computer that never seems to get the love it deserves. In addition to boasting plenty of fantastic original games, it also has a host of impressive arcade conversions. Join us as we take a look at ten of the best Commodore Vic-20 games of all time.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Game Gear games
Retro Gamer picks the best Sega Game Gear games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Game Gear top ten is rather interesting, as it’s largely filled with ports from other systems. That’s not to say you shouldn’t collect for the tiny handheld however, and if you do decide to take the plunge, you’ll discover the following releases to be essential purchases.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Intellivision games
The best Intellivision games as picked by the Retro Gamer team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Intellivision often gets criticism due to its unusual-looking (and admittedly clunky) controller, but it’s actually a powerful little console, sporting a good range of arcade conversions and exclusives. Don’t believe us? Then take a look at our pick for the 10 best Intellivision games, which easily gave the Atari 2600 a run for its money.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Neo Geo games
Complete your collection with Retro Gamer’s pick of the best Neo Geo games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to be a true hardcore collector then go for a complete Neo Geo collection. If you don’t want to take out a second mortgage on your home you could simply focus on the following 10 best Neo Geo games.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best PC Engine games
The best PC Engine games as picked by the Retro Gamer team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Famed for its diminutive size and staggeringly diverse library of games, the PC Engine has rightly gone on to become a collector’s dream. Aided and abetted by a CD-ROM add-on, it proved that size wasn’t everything and could happily give the likes of the SNES and Amiga a run for their money.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Philips CD-i games
Retro Gamer picks its best Philips CD-i games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no escaping the fact that the Philips CD-i was not a popular console. It certainly has its place in history, and there are plenty of interesting oddities available, but many people have steered well clear of it. If you are prepared to dive in though you’ll find it has a very diverse library.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best Spectrum 128k games
The all-time best Spectrum 128k games as picked by the Retro Gamer team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spectrum’s bigger brother, the Spectrum 128k, often had to make do with simple 48k ports (albeit with a single load and additional music). Every now and then though a developer would great a game that really took advantage of all the extra power.
Nov. 14, 2023
24 years later, JRPG fans rejoice as Star Ocean The Second Story R sets "the new gold standard for any new remakes" amid stellar reviews
Star Ocean The Second Story R isn’t one to miss When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Ocean The Second Story R, a full-fat retelling of the PS1 cult classic, has wowed retro and modern JRPG fans with one of the best remakes of the year – in the year of Dead Space and Resident Evil 4 remakes, no less.
Nov. 14, 2023
A Modern Warfare 3 bug is stopping some Call of Duty fans from getting new guns and perks, but a fix is coming
The bug stops Daily Challenges tracking properly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3has an issue where Daily Challenges aren’t tracking properly, which has big repercussions for the rest of multiplayer. Yesterday, November 13, developer Sledgehammer Games put out a tweet updating Modern Warfare 3 players on the issues it’s currently investigating. At the top of the list was an issue where Daily Challenges aren’t tracking properly for some players in the game’s multiplayer portion, which means players don’t get payouts like XP rewards upon completion.
Nov. 14, 2023
A Murder at the End of the World creators on going from The OA to making unique crime thriller with The Crown's Emma Corrin
Exclusive: Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij open up about their new Iceland-set, dual-timelined murder mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij are no strangers to unravelling a mystery, particularly one that deals with different timelines, like theirbeloved Netflix sci-fi series The OA. Much like its predecessor, the pair’s new show, A Murder at the End of the World, throws viewers right in at the deep end, introducing us to a young woman before flashbacks quickly begin piecing together her past – a past that might just be the key to figuring out what’s going on in her present.
Nov. 14, 2023
After 21 years, the devs behind a lost GBA Metroidvania are bringing it back on modern platforms
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 21 years after it originally entered development, the devs behind Shantae have come back together to finish development on the Metroidvania’s canceled GBA sequel, which is now also getting remastered for modern platforms. Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution appeared during today’sNintendo Indie World Showcasewith footage of what looks to be a full-on remaster with HD character portraits and a proper 16:9 aspect ratio.
Nov. 14, 2023
After the code for a classic D&D RPG was lost, its lead designer has a message for obsessive fans: "Check this out - I have never had the Icewind Dale 2 source code"
“It was literally never on my computer” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the source code for one classic D&D RPG was confirmed to be lost, fans went about creating their own improved remaster with Icewind Dale 2: Enhanced Edition. In the wake of that release, lead designer Josh Sawyer has confirmed that he’s not to blame for the missing code.
Nov. 14, 2023
An unexpected star has thrown their hat in the ring for the Zelda movie
Machine Gun Kelly wants to play Link When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Afeature-length, live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zeldahas been announced – and Machine Gun Kelly wants to play Link. “if I don’t play Link we have a problem,” Kelly wrote on his Instagram story alongside a screenshot of the announcement article. Kelly, who acts professionally under his birth name Colson Baker, is a known fan of the video game franchise – with he and fiancee Megan Fox dressing up as Link and Zelda for Halloween last year.
Nov. 14, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's most challenging trophy is also its most morally rewarding
Opinion | The trials and tribulations of earning the “Leave no one Behind” trophy in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deep inside Moonrise Towers inBaldur’s Gate 3, tensions are rising. I’m currently trying to pull off a prison break in the hopes of rescuing a group of captured tieflings and deep gnomes from the clutches of Absolute cultists.
Nov. 14, 2023
Call of Duty streamer bags 14,000 kills in a Nicki Minaj skin over 76-hour grind to be the first to unlock Modern Warfare 3's most elusive camo
And now, the Interstellar camo has been unlocked When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a 76-hour grind and several sleepless nights, one streamer has allegedly become the first person in the world to unlockCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s most coveted camo. Every annual Call of Duty has its own highly sought-after Mastery Camo, which is usually a weapon skin with a snazzy special effect sprinkled on top.
Nov. 14, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 "kind of missed the point" as CDPR tried to make a less "artificial" RPG after The Witcher 3, quest director says
Pacing, choices, consequences, telegraphing – CDPR learned a lot from Cyberpunk 2077 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phantom LibertycementedCyberpunk 2077’s multi-year comeback, andCD Projekt Redquest director Paweł Sasko says the expansion’s story benefited considerably from player feedback on the base RPG, which occasionally veered off-course in its efforts to be more immersive than The Witcher 3. “We knew that players were unhappy with certain things, certain choices we had made,” Sasko said in a recent interview withTheNeonArcade.
Nov. 14, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 quest director fell in love with Night City after playing the TTRPG and deciding traditional D&D was "just a bit too generic" for him
CDPR’s Pawel Sasko was introduced to the Cyberpunk universe through the 1988 pen-and-paper game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077quest director Pawel Sasko says he originally fell in love with the Night City setting after playing the 1988 TTRPG and finding “traditional D&D” a little too “generic” in comparison. In an interview withTheNeonArcade, Sasko spoke at length about the early games that sparked his love for the Cyberpunk universe, the kernel of which was a TTRPG series that started in 1988.
Nov. 14, 2023
Daredevil: Born Again gets promising update from new directors after behind-the-scenes changes
Directing duo Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead are now working on the show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Again has had a rocky road to production – and that’s not just because of the writers' and actors' strikes. After big changes behind the scenes and scrapped episodes, the series' new directing duo has a promising update.
Nov. 14, 2023
DC's Outsiders #1 is hiding a multiverse-breaking secret
The new superhero archaeology comic has a wild connection to DC’s past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue ofDC’s new Outsidersbook is in stores today. The 12-issue series, by writers Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly and artist Robert Carey, has been described as a superhero archaeology comic. What does that mean? Well, a team of characters led by Batwoman Kate Kane will be delving into the history of the DC multiverse.
Nov. 14, 2023
Dell's latest Black Friday deals net you a free gift card with Nintendo Switch OLED
Score a $75 gift card with your Nintendo Switch OLED ahead of Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dell’s back at it with a Nintendo Switch deal we usually only see over the actual Black Friday weekend. The latest console comes with a free $75 gift card right now, but looking back at previous Black Friday sales, this offer won’t last too long.
Nov. 14, 2023
Diablo 4 hotfix coming this week targets the RPG's latest pain points: Living Steel and Helltide chests
We won’t have to wait long for this patch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s next hotfix is due sometime this week, and it’ll make changes to the community’s most recent bugbears: Living Steel and Helltide chests. As announced by Diablo community development manager Adam Fletcher, we should be getting a new hotfix for Diablo 4 “this week.
Nov. 14, 2023
Eli Roth says he's been waiting his whole life to make Thanksgiving: "I've been wanting to do this since I was 12"
EXCLUSIVE: Eli Roth talks making Thanksgiving and the viral fake trailer that came before it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though it took a few years (or 10), Director Eli Roth says he’s been wanting to make a Thanksgiving-themed slasher film since he was a kid. “I think it was one of the things that almost paralyzed me from making the film because I was so happy with the trailer and felt like, you know, we did it.
Nov. 14, 2023
Fallout 4 dev explains what went into crafting the post-apocalyptic RPG's most iconic shot
“Nice to see it popping up still years later” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer who worked onFallout 4has shared what went into crafting the RPG’s iconic start-up menu. To celebrate Fallout 4’s eighth anniversary, the official Bethesda Twitter account shared the scene in question along with the caption: “Happy 8th Birthday to #Fallout 4. Exploring the Wasteland always holds a very special place in our hearts.
Nov. 14, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 staff get more than they bargained for after asking the MMO's infamously horny community about their favorite "mount"
“Okay” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheFinal Fantasy 14Twitter (now X) account bit off more than it could chew when it shared a prompt with the community which, although was undoubtedly written by a social media manager with only the purest of intentions, is open to all sorts of indecent interpretation. “Mount up!” reads the tweet shared Tuesday from the official Final Fantasy 14 Twitter account.
Nov. 14, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director celebrates a Golden Joysticks win by recreating a beloved meme
Naoki Hamaguchi tries his hand at a segway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 fans have been head over heels for Cloud on his little segway since the story trailer for Rebirth dropped earlier this year in September. The new method of traveling around Costa Del Sol has really won over a lot of folks for its silliness, which is actually somethingHamaguchi and company are deliberately going for with Rebirth.
Nov. 14, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth featuring Cloud on a segway and Red XIII on a chocobo are what Square Enix thinks keep it true to original JRPG
Rebirth’s co-director weighs in on the memes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s earliest memes were the products of its developers deliberately going for a more playful angle. When Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth re-emerged with a huge story trailer back in September, it caused a fair few chuckles. For one, there wasCloud riding a segway, which was famously memed by fan artists the world over, and there was also the perplexing sight of Red XIII riding a Chocobo like a regular human being.
Nov. 14, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth slashes onto PLAY’s cover
Plus: hands-on with Like A Dragon: Infinite Wealth, the Little Nightmares 3 interview, and expert verdicts in our reviews special! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Subscribe to PLAY Magazine here to save on the cover price, get exclusive covers, and have it delivered to your door or device every month. Or buy the current issue here! Final Fantasy VII Rebirth reforges the PS1 classic
Nov. 14, 2023
Graphic novel Don Coppola explores the life of The Godfather director
Writer and artist Amazing Améziane launches the second part of his Cine Trilogy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year we reported on the publication ofQuentin By Tarantino, a graphic novel biography based on the life of the iconic director of Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Once Upon A Time… In Hollywood by creator Amazing Améziane. The writer/artist is set to continue his exploration of the great directors next year with a new book, Don Coppola, which delves into the work ofFrancis Ford Coppola, the multiple Academy Award-winning director behind the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now.
Nov. 14, 2023
GTA 6 gets a hastily deleted tease from GTA 5's Franklin: "If I told y'all I might get in trouble"
Franklin still may or may not be in GTA 6 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Shawn Fonteno, the actor who played Franklin inGTA 5, has seemingly teased - and then very quickly deleted - a crypticGTA 6tease. Rockstar Gamesrecently revealed we’re officially due for aGTA 6 trailernext month, which will finally give the long, long-awaited sequel a proper introduction.
Nov. 14, 2023
How to earn Modern Warfare 3 Armory Unlocks and get them faster
Get Armory Unlocks in Modern Warfare 3 by completing Daily Challenges once you hit Level 25 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modern Warfare 3 Armory Unlocks provide a way for players to take their loadouts to the next level, all by selecting specific items to unlock through completing Daily Challenges and earning points. Although this is a great way to tailor yourCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3arsenal to match your playstyle, the new system is causing some confusion due to the various steps involved and a few early teething problems due to bugs.
Nov. 14, 2023
I let real-life dice rolls decide my Baldur's Gate 3 fate, and now I'm going (back) to hell
Letting the IRL RNG gods decide my fate was always going to be risky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s nothing more dangerous than a bright idea is there? Inspired byBaldur’s Gate 3narratorAmelia Tyler’s (hilarious) Dark Urge run– in which she rolls a real d20 to determine just how full ‘D’urge’ she goes – I had an absolute stunner: roll a real dice to decideeverything.
Nov. 14, 2023
Iman Vellani says she's stopped giving Kevin Feige a "hard time" over the MCU because she wants Ms. Marvel season 2
Iman Vellani wants to return as Ms. Marvel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ms. Marvelstar Iman Vellani wants the show to return for season 2 – so she’s easing off Kevin Feige. But, Vellani has turned over a new leaf. “I’m trying not to give him a hard time right now until I get [Ms. Marvel] season 2, and then maybe I’ll email him another 72 questions,” she toldThe Hollywood Reporter.
Nov. 14, 2023
Ke Huy Quan says joining the MCU was top of his wish list – making his Loki season 2 role a dream come true
Ke Huy Quan wanted to join the MCU when he returned to acting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ke Huy Quan has shared that joining the MCU was at the top of his wish list when he returned to acting. The actor starred as OB inLoki season 2, but this isn’t technically his first Marvel role – he also worked as assistant fight choreographer on 2000’sX-Men, where he first metMarvel Studiospresident Kevin Feige.
Nov. 14, 2023
Ke Huy Quan was disappointed Loki season 2 didn't need reshoots for the most heartwarming reason
Ke Huy Quan was sad about the lack of Loki reshoots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2didn’t need any reshoots in the end – and that made Ke Huy Quan sad for the best reason. Quan played OB in the series, and, because of theSAG-AFTRA actors' strike, has not been able to speak about his role in the show until now.
Nov. 14, 2023
Lae'zel actor streams Baldur's Gate 3 in full Githyanki face paint and almost murders Astarion right in front of his actor
“Nothing happened, I swear!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Lae’zel inBaldur’s Gate 3recently streamed the RPG in full Githyanki face paint, and almost murdered Astarion right in front of his actor. Devora Wilde, who many now know as Lae’zel, has been streaming the Larian RPG over on herTwitch channeland recently took things a step further. After attacking druids, stealing idols, kicking the squirrel in atruly chaotic evil stream, andsleeping with Lae’zel while playing as Pink Lae’zel, Wilde decided to get in the Halloween spirit and dress up as her character by sporting Githyanki face paint in her latest stream.
Nov. 14, 2023
Larian CEO teases "next big game" after Baldur's Gate 3's success: "This is really encouraging us to ensure it pushes many boundaries"
Larian’s CEO calls the love “very motivating” for the RPG team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s according to Larian Studios’ CEO Swen Vincke, who responded to the RPG’s eight nods in asocial mediapost. “This is a real honor,” writes Vincke, “especially in a year with so many releases. Seeing our little ‘niche RPG’ make such waves is very motivating.
Nov. 14, 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is the longest Yakuza game yet: "If you go at it continuously, you'll get sick"
Best not to marathon this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be the longest Yakuza game to date. In a new interview withGame Watch(and translated byAutomaton Media), Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio head Masayoshi Yokoyama dubbed Infinite Wealth a “monster-class game longer than anything we’ve made so far,” and something that can’t be completed in just one or two all-nighters.
Nov. 14, 2023
Martin Scorsese reveals he's a fan of Birdman (but not Twilight) in wholesome new TikTok
No love for Frozen, either When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Scorsese has added to his filmography with another TikTok, courtesy of his daughter Francesca. The new video, which you can watch below, saw the filmmaker try out the platform’s movie ranking game, where two film posters appear on screen and the user picks between them. After one round, the winning picks go up against each other, until one winning movie is left.
Nov. 14, 2023
Marvel is looking for a new Thor 5 director as Taika Waititi rules himself out
“I know that I won’t be involved” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Taika Waititi says he won’t be working on another Thor movie anytime soon. “I know that I won’t be involved,” Waititi told Business Insider when asked about Thor 5. “I’m going to concentrate on these other films that I’ve signed on for.” “So that’s six, seven years gone,” he continued, explaining his current slate of film projects.
Nov. 14, 2023
Marvel will introduce a new Spirit of Vengeance in next year's Ghost Rider #1
Writer Benjamin Percy is joined by artist Daniel Kim as he relaunches his Ghost Rider title with a new character When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Comicsis about to introduce a brand new Spirit of Vengeance as Ghost Rider relaunches in March with a new #1 from writer Benjamin Percy and artist Danny Kim, apparently with a new character in the lead role.
Nov. 14, 2023
Matt LeBlanc shares heartfelt tribute to "brother" Matthew Perry
“You’re finally free” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt LeBlanc has broken his silence on the death of his longtime friend and costar Matthew Perry. “Matthew, it is with a heavy heart I say goodbye. The times we had together are honestly among the favorite times of my life,” LeBlanc wrote. “It was an honor to share the stage with you and to call you my friend.
Nov. 14, 2023
MMO community kind of concerned for one player who spent "between 2,500 and 4,500 hours" catching 1 million of the same terrible fish by hand
It’s “an inside joke that got out of control,” apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pushing the limits of stubbornness and inside jokes, one Old School RuneScape player has spent thousands of hours over several real-life years manually catching onemillionof the same fish, to the amazement (and concern) of the MMO’s community. Reddit user AvengedKalas, or Zoinks Bro in-game, shared their achievement last week.
Nov. 14, 2023
New animated Batman movie channels Home Alone and sees the Joker go full Grinch in first trailer
This looks like one wild Christmas movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for animated movie Merry Little Batman is here, and it’s absolutely wild. The clip, which you can watch above, sees Batman leave his son, young Damian Wayne, home alone near Christmas (to do important Batman stuff, of course). When he gets into trouble and is stuck away from Gotham, Damian must suit up and take on the city’s most dastardly criminals himself, Kevin McCallister style, as the Joker is going full Grinch and trying to steal Christmas.
Nov. 14, 2023
No pressure with GTA 6 Rockstar, but GTA 4 and GTA 5 had two of the best reveal trailers of all time
Opinion | With the GTA 4 and GTA 5 reveal trailers Rockstar delivered masterpieces – can it do the same with GTA 6? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6trailer is coming, and all I can think about is Niko Bellic and Michael De Santa. More specifically, while I’m as optimistic about seeing the next mainline Grand Theft Auto game in action come “early December” as the next person,Rockstar’s recent announcementimmediately transported me back in time.
Nov. 14, 2023
One of my favorite Alienware gaming laptops just got an incredible early Black Friday deal
Grab an RTX 4070 Alienware M16 gaming laptop for just $1,399.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have a constantly rotating roster of gaming laptops to review year-round, so when I find one that already offers strong value out the box at MSRP on sale, it immediately piques my interest. I already rate theAlienware M16as the best valueAlienwarelaptop on the shelves right now, but with $600 off an RTX 4070 configuration Dell’s early Black Friday gaming laptop deals are working particularly hard this week.
Nov. 14, 2023
Owner of Death Stranding PC and Control publisher lays off 30% of staff, will focus on sequels and "previously successful" games because that's what works
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Digital Bros announced the news in a press release published earlier today. Judging from the employeereportspopping up on social media, at least some of the layoffs are already in effect. It’s worth reiterating the sheer, mind-boggling scope of laying off 30% of your workforce in one go. Some of the biggest and highest-profile games layoffs of the year, like those atBungieandEpic Games, were well under 30%.
Nov. 14, 2023
PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted kicks off in 2 weeks to reveal the 25 most exciting upcoming PC games
You’re also getting new trailers, announcements, and behind-the-scenes visits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PC Gaming Show returns in a few weeks to reveal the 25 most exciting upcoming PC games, with some new trailers and studio visits thrown in for good measure. The outlet has pulled together over 70 panelists from across the world to form ‘The Council.
Nov. 14, 2023
Persona 5 Tactica follows up an accidental early Steam launch by reportedly breaking its street date
Oops, again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 5 Tactica has somehow found its way into the wild ahead of launch for the second time. Last week, someone really messed up, asPersona 5 Tactica was temporarily available on Steamwell over a week before launch. Steam quickly pulled the plug on the accidental launch, but not before a few eager beavers managed to bag the strategy RPG ahead of release.
Nov. 14, 2023
Persona 5 Tactica review: "A charming, compelling tactical spinoff"
Persona 5 Tactica makes the most of combining Persona and tactics (as the name implies) together, forming a charming amalgamation out of the two for a surprisingly dense mechanical experience and powerful story that nevertheless loses something by omitting anything resembling side activities. Deceptively complex combat Charming art and character designs A resonant story worthy of the Persona name Not much to do beyond combat Extremely linear Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 14, 2023
Peter Parker and Miles Morales get a new team-up title from the creator of the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon
Greg Weisman and Humberto Ramos will team up for Peter Parker and Miles Morales' first co-starring ongoing series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After years of working together, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, the two Spider-Men of the mainstream Marvel Universe, are finally teaming up in their own shared ongoing series titled Spectacular Spider-Men. What’s more, that title is no coincidence.
Nov. 14, 2023
Scarlett Johansson addresses MCU return rumors – and has her own hilarious idea for a Black Widow comeback
Don’t get your hopes up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scarlett Johansson has addressed the rumors aboutBlack Widow’s potential return to the MCU – and she has her own idea about how her character, who met an untimely end inAvengers: Endgame, could make a comeback in the franchise. When asked about the rumors – started by arecent Variety reportthat “there have been talks to bring back the original gang for an Avengers movie” – and whether there was “a loophole” for her to return, Johansson toldToday, “I feel like that’s kind of the end, right?
Nov. 14, 2023
Star Wars fan has heart-melting realization about Chewie and Han
Chewie really is the cutest… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After over 40 years since the release of the original Star Wars trilogy, fans are still finding new details in the movies, and this spot is the most heartwarming yet. Whilst rewatchingStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, aReddituser noticed one moment where Chewbacca proved he is one of the wisest members of the Rebel Alliance and showed us what true friendship looks like.
Nov. 14, 2023
Stephen King defends The Marvels, blames the low box office on "adolescent fanboy hate"
The horror legend has tweeted in defense of the newest MCU movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stephen King took to Twitter to defendThe Marvels, which now holds the record forMarvel’s lowest opening weekend at the box office. “I don’t go to MCU movies, don’t care for them, but I find this barely masked gloating over the low box office for The Marvels very unpleasant.
Nov. 14, 2023
That heartbreaking throwback to Thor in the Loki season 2 finale was Tom Hiddleston's idea
Tom Hiddleston improvised that tearjerker line When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out that the most upsetting part of theLoki season 2 finalewas all Tom Hiddleston’s idea. Now, it should go without saying, but the following will containmajor spoilers for the final episode, so turn back now if you’re not up to date! If you’re still reading, then you’ll know that Loki ended up making a huge sacrifice to save the multiverse.
Nov. 14, 2023
The Hunger Games franchise could continue with one big caveat, say prequel creators
Exclusive: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes director and producer tell GamesRadar+ what the future of The Hunger Games franchise might look like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsThe Hunger Gamesfranchise returns with a new prequel movie, its director and producer are not ruling out more spin-offs. Nina Jacobson, who has worked as a producer on all of the films, and director Francis Lawrence, who helmed films two to four and the prequel, share their hopes and caveats about a return to Panem.
Nov. 14, 2023
The Hunger Games prequel director reveals the film got an R-rating for its first cut and justifies its lengthy runtime
Exclusive: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes director Francis Lawrence opens up to GamesRadar+ about the bloody and violent prequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just as in the original films, The Hunger Games prequel features a whole lot of brutality. That might seem like a given for a story that revolves around teenagers fighting to the death, but it doesn’t make it any less harrowing when we return to Panem inThe Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
Nov. 14, 2023
The Hunger Games producer says the prequel will change how you watch the Katniss and Snow scenes in the original films
Exclusive: Nina Jacobson tells GamesRadar+ that the new prequel may change your next rewatch of the original series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hunger Gamesproducer Nina Jacobson says the prequel film will give audiences a new insight into the original movies. Set 64 years before the first film,The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakesgives a fitting backstory for future Panem President Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth), as he becomes a mentor to District 12 tribute Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler).
Nov. 14, 2023
The mathematical concept of Pi can now play Pokemon, but still can't find the first gym after 16,000 hours of trying
The first 6.3 million digits don’t have the winning formula, but there’s infinitely more to go When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pi - the number, shown by the symbol π - has often been said to contain the complete works of Shakespeare within its infinitely flowing digits. Mathematicians still don’t know if that’s actually true, but after 759 days, one streamer has proven that Pi contains a 16,000 hour Pokemon Sapphire player that keeps getting stuck in the starting town.
Nov. 14, 2023
The new Supergirl movie hires the writer of the old Supergirl movie
Ana Nogueira, former writer of a scrapped Supergirl movie, returns to write the new Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new Supergirl movie has found its writer in actress/playwright Ana Nogueira, according to a report fromTHR. According to DC Films co-CEOJames Gunn, the planned film will be based on Tom King and Bilquis Evely’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow limited series.
Nov. 14, 2023
Tom Hiddleston isn't saying goodbye to Loki after all, as he teases that one day he could return to the role
He is coming back after all? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Soon after theLoki season 2 finaleaired onDisneyPlus, leading man Tom Hiddleston appeared onThe Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallonand broke Marvel fans’ hearts when he hinted that his time as Loki had come to an end. But it seems that The God of Mischief can change his mind faster than he can timeslip as now the actor has suggested that Loki’s story is far from over.
Nov. 14, 2023
10 Best 3DO games
Retro Gamer picks its 10 best 3DO games of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The 3DO was an ahead of its time console that failed to gain ground against the multimillion dollar might ofSony’s PlayStation. Despite being seen by many as a failure, it has a stunning range of varied games that covers many different genres. Here we’ve put together our 10 best 3DO games for you to enjoy.
Nov. 13, 2023
A small detail from the Loki season 2 ending means it may not be as sad as we first thought
A reunion could still happen, right? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finaleended with the God of Mischief making the ultimate sacrifice. After having exhausted every possibility about how to stop the Temporal Loom from overloading, he finally concluded it was only he who could prevent it. After stepping out onto the gangway, he destroyed the Loom and grabbed all of the dying timeline branches using his magic.
Nov. 13, 2023
Alan Wake 2's shifting realities and case boards demonstrate how to do dual protagonists right
Opinion | I’m completely obsessed with Alan Wake 2’s most novel and creative feature When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just found some evidence inAlan Wake 2, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Nothing makes me feel like a bonafide detective quite like the Mind Place in Remedy’s survival horror, and it’s by far my favorite feature in the game.
Nov. 13, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 dev teases updates on the RPG's Xbox release date and physical versions
“It’s going to be a busy week” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks likeBaldur’s Gate 3developer Larian Studios is finally getting ready to make a proper announcement about the launch of the game’s Xbox and physical disc versions. Baldur’s Gate 3 already received a collector’s edition on PC and PS5, but while that version included all kinds of physical goodies, it didn’t actually include a game disc - just a download code.
Nov. 13, 2023
What WoW Classic Plus is differs for each World of Warcraft fan, including Blizzard
World of Warcraft’s vice president says “nobody can agree on what exactly that means” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the run-up to Blizzcon, the idea of an expanded version of WoW Classic caught fire in the community. What it would or should entrail differed depending on who you spoke to, and that hasn’t escaped Blizzard’s notice. As World of Warcraft’s vice president says, “Nobody can agree on what exactly that means.
Nov. 13, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's Astarion actor was "very close to quitting" acting before landing a role in the RPG
Neil Newbon’s career could have ended up very differently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Astarion in Baldur’s Gate 3 was “very close to quitting” the industry before landing a role in the Larian RPG. “The games industry has given me nothing but character work, embracement, love, passion, great friends, and I just can’t thank everyone in this room enough for including me in this,” the actor continues.
Nov. 13, 2023
BioShock director says canceled co-op survival horror shooter is "the best game we never got to make"
Division 9 apparently would’ve been a treat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former BioShock director Ken Levine has labeled one canned game the “best game” developer Irrational never got to make. Last week, the Twitter account ‘Obscure Game Aesthetics’ posted a series of screenshots from Division 9, a canceled game that was in the works at BioShock studio Irrational.
Nov. 13, 2023
BioShock movie director promises Netflix live-action adaptation will have some "new little twists" that will surprise fans
Exclusive: Director Francis Lawrence shares an update on his upcoming BioShock movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie will closely follow the premise of the first game, which is set deep under the surface of the ocean in a creepy city called Rapture. Known for its twists and turns, Lawrence also promises that he’s going to keep things fresh for diehard fans of the original too.
Nov. 13, 2023
Borderlands company Gearbox buys the rights to beloved indie roguelike Risk of Rain, immediately makes a free-to-play mobile gacha game
The first non-Hopoo Risk of Rain game is exactly what many series fans had feared When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Risk of Rain game is in development, and here comes the enormousbutattached to that news: it’s a free-to-play mobile gacha game in the works at a new studio under the series' new owner,GearboxPublishing. A year ago almost to the day,Gearbox Publishing officially acquired the Risk of Rain IPfrom original developer Hopoo Games after serving as the publisher on runaway hit Risk of Rain 2.
Nov. 13, 2023
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf dev lists 2024 release date on their LinkedIn profile, leaving fans hopeful for next year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To add more credibility to Scott’s suggested release date, this isn’t the first time we’ve had inklings of the game releasing soon. In May of this year, EAinadvertently confirmed that Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is at least a year awayin the company’s Q4 and FY23 financial report. Here, the studio listed all of the games it plans to release in the next 12 months, and Dragon Age: Dreadwolf was nowhere to be seen.
Nov. 13, 2023
Euphoria star Jacob Elordi said no to a Superman audition leaving us to mourn what could have been
“No, thank you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jacob Elordi turned down an audition for Superman – and our hearts are broken. “Well, they asked me to read for Superman,” Elordi toldGQ. “That was immediately, ‘No, thank you.’ That’s too much. That’s too dark for me.” After it was announced last year thatHenry Cavill would no longer reprise his longstanding DC role as Superman, the search began for a new, younger actor to take over the role.
Nov. 13, 2023
Even as World of Warcraft nears its 20th anniversary, the MMO's executive producer promises that "the Worldsoul Saga is a foundation for our future"
Exclusive | Holly Longdale on what’s next for World of Warcraft, the difficulty of WoW Classic Plus, and so much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I sat down with Holly Longdale to get a sense of what the future holds for World of Warcraft. It’s incredible, really, thatBlizzard Entertainmentis still pushing to surprise and delight players after 20 long years.
Nov. 13, 2023
Everything the Baldur's Gate 3 DLC needs to follow up on is in the game's first five minutes
Opinion | The first BG3 expansion needs to go up – or down! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3 rules, the best game of this year by a pretty comfortable margin. It’s got heart, brains, and no shortage of genitals, at least going by the exhaustively-feral horniness of the fanbase. It’s broad and deep and adventurous in all the right ways, and could arguably claim the title of being the best fantasy game of the last decade.
Nov. 13, 2023
Exclusive reveal: This new Disney Lorcana Enchanted card is surprisingly powerful
You could say it’s ‘magical’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestDisneyLorcana Enchanted card just dropped ahead of its release with Rise of the Floodborn, and we’re able to show it off here – say hello to ‘Arthur, Wizard’s Apprentice.’ Disney Lorcana Enchanted cards are the rarest in the game, and they’re already fetching an eye-watering price on the resellers' market.
Nov. 13, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's ESRB rating promises impalement, skimpy outfits, and a "bodacious beach bod"
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth sounds like a wild time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthsounds like a pretty wild time in its newly publishedESRB rating, which details teen-level content like impalement by sword, skimpy outfits, alcohol use and smoking, and a character bragging about their “bodacious beach bod.” Like Final Fantasy 7 Remake before it, Rebirth has a Teen rating under the ESRB broadly due to “Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence.
Nov. 13, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth's open world is inspired by The Witcher 3 and Horizon
Final Fantasy 15 also gave the development team valuable experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s open world is apparently inspired by Final Fantasy 15, Horizon, and The Witcher 3. Additionally, Hamaguchi also pointed to The Witcher 3 and the Horizon series for touchstones for Rebirth’s open world. The co-director doesn’t specifically point toHorizon Forbidden Westas an inspiration for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, so don’t automatically assumeSquare Enixis looking to the more recent of the two games for inspiration.
Nov. 13, 2023
Hades, our 2020 GOTY and one of the best roguelikes of all time, is coming to Apple phones exclusively through Netflix Games
An Android version isn’t in the works currently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Supergiant says Hades “should run great on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later,” but we’ll have to wait until “closer to launch” for more specific system requirements. Hades on iOS will support cloud saves and achievements, but cross-saves between existing versions of Hades aren’t supported due to “a variety of technical constraints.
Nov. 13, 2023
Has Tom Hiddleston just said a final goodbye to Loki?
It seems Loki season 2 is the “conclusion” of Tom Hiddleston’s MCU journey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tom Hiddleston might have just said a final goodbye to Loki, and our hearts can’t take it. Following the emotionalLoki season 2 finale, Hiddleston hinted that his time as the God of Mischief has sadly come to an end. “It all comes full circle,” Hiddleston toldJimmy Fallon, adding: “It’s the conclusion to season 2, it’s also the conclusion to seasons 1 and 2.
Nov. 13, 2023
Have we seen the end of Ravonna Renslayer? Loki season 2 viewers have their theories
Where, exactly, is she? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalewas a big one. The last episode of the God of Mischief’s exploits left us with a few more questions than we started with – and a major one involves former TVA judge Ravonna Renslayer (Gugu Mbatha-Raw). Warning: there areLoki season 2 finale spoilersahead! At the end of the season’s final episode, we see Renslayer for the first time since she was pruned inepisode 4after the reveal that she led He Who Remains' (Jonathan Majors) army against the TVA.
Nov. 13, 2023
James Cameron fan-favorite movie The Abyss is headed back to theaters in 4K
The special edition hits theaters in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Cameron’s 1989 sci-fi thriller The Abyss is getting a special 4K theatrical re-release. The filmmaker took to social mediato announce that the film has been remastered in 4K, and is set to hit theaters in December. “If you haven’t seen the film before, this is the way to experience it,” Cameron said.
Nov. 13, 2023
Just weeks after Bungie gutted Destiny 2's community team, The Game Awards nominates the MMO for best community support
Bungie’s social and community staff were hit especially hard in recent layoffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2’s community team has been nominated at The Game Awards for their liaising, feedback collection, transparency, and player correspondence – and a lot of the people behind that work are no longer at the company followinga recent wave of painful layoffs at Bungie.
Nov. 13, 2023
Who needs Black Friday when ridiculous Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 coupons like this exist
I had to double check this absurd gaming monitor coupon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over at Amazon, you’ll be able to grab the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9for just $1,099.99, thanks to a whopping $691.40 coupon. You’ll have to check the box on screen before adding it to your cart, but once you do, you’ll end up with one of the most impressive earlyBlack Friday gaming monitor dealsout there.
Nov. 13, 2023
Marvel merchandise seemingly confirms Loki's new name after the season 2 finale
Loki has a new title When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalebrought in a huge change for the titular character – and it seems Marvel has changed his official title to reflect this shift, with merchandise revealing a new name for Loki. A warning that the following will containmajor spoilers for the Loki season 2 finale!
Nov. 13, 2023
Matthew Lillard got the seal of approval from the best person for Five Nights at Freddy's
It turns out that Matthew Lillard’s kids are the biggest Five Nights at Freddy’s fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matthew Lillard is no stranger to appearing in a horror movie or two, fromScreamto Thirteen Ghosts, but his recent role as the villain in Blumhouse’s video game adaptationFive Nights at Freddy’shas put him back on the map and impressed movie goers everywhere, including his own children.
Nov. 13, 2023
New Rebel Moon trailer is an epic look at the Zack Snyder Netflix movie
A new trailer for Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has unveiled a new trailer forZack Snyder’s Rebel Moon – and it’s seriously epic. In the clip, which can be viewed above, we see the army of the sinister Imperium arrive at a peaceful planet. Sofia Boutella’s Kora realizes that they have no choice but to fight back – and we see her putting together a crew of rebels to help.
Nov. 13, 2023
New trailer reveals Chris Pratt's Garfield voice, and he sounds… like Chris Pratt
The internet is divided on Chris Pratt as Garfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Garfield movie is here – and the internet has mixed reactions to our first look at Chris Pratt’s performance as the titular animated orange cat. “Why is Chris Pratt not even acting he’s just talking completely in his normal voice,“tweetedone user.
Nov. 13, 2023
Nintendo Indie World showcase coming tomorrow, Hollow Knight Silksong fans remain deeply not okay
Expect 20 minutes worth of updates and announcements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has announced it is hosting another Indie World showcase this week, featuring 20 minutes worth of “new announcements and updates.” On November 13, Nintendo announced that we’ll get another Indie World showcase highlighting several exciting indie games coming to Nintendo Switch soon. As the tweet below reveals, we have “roughly 20 minutes of new announcements and updates” to look forward to.
Nov. 13, 2023
One of James Cameron's best films is getting the anime treatment at Netflix
A Terminator anime series is headed to Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced they’re giving Terminator the anime treatment in a new TV series. The show, which will be based loosely on James Cameron’s beloved sci-fi film, is being helmed by Japanese Studio Production I.G., who are known for their work on Ghost in the Shell.
Nov. 13, 2023
PSA: Super Mario RPG has seemingly leaked online
Watch out for potential spoilers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Mario RPG remake has seemingly leaked online ahead of launch later this week. Nintendo dataminer OatmealDome first took to Twitter last week, November 10, to reveal they’d been informed of Nintendo’s new remake having leaked online. They could even apparently reveal which version of the Unity game engine Super Mario RPG uses, which is pretty compelling evidence for them having peaked behind the curtain of the new game.
Nov. 13, 2023
Remedy's mystery multiplayer shooter is ditching the free-to-play model and going all-in on co-op
The rebooted project is now called Kestrel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy is rebooting its upcoming multiplayer shooter, previously codenamedVanguard, as “a premium game with a strong, cooperative multiplayer component.” Kestrel, as it’s now called, is back to the concept stage after Remedy and publisher Tencent together took a hard look at Vanguard at the end of its proof-of-concept phase.
Nov. 13, 2023
Resident Evil Village and Baldur's Gate 3 actor talks being type-cast as thirsted-after villains
Maggie Robertson doesn’t feel pigeonholed in certain roles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind villains inBaldur’s Gate 3andResident Evil Villagehas addressed fan feedback to their characters - and commented on being type-cast. Robertson has even heard grumblings from players about a lack of a romance option for Orin the Red. “But it’s exciting. It’s fun. You know, she’s really interesting, too.
Nov. 13, 2023
RIP to Marvel’s best double act: Loki season 2 head writer confirms that's the last time we'll see Loki and Mobius together
The end of an era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalewas full of painful goodbyes and huge sacrifices, but one that will linger with us is Loki (Tom Hiddleston) andMobius’ (Owen Wilson) final farewell. Aftertime-slippingback to their first meeting, the pair had a loaded conversation about the nature of sacrifice, and it’s even more poignant now that we know this will be their final scene on screen together.
Nov. 13, 2023
Terrifier 3 trailer brings back Art the Clown as an evil Santa
The first teaser trailer for Terrifier 3 has arrived When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first teaser trailer for Terrifier 3 has arrived – and it’s just as gruesome as we thought. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see a little girl in bed suddenly hear a noise and run downstairs… where she sees someone who appears to be Santa Claus putting something under the Christmas tree.
Nov. 13, 2023
That canceled John Cena and James Gunn Looney Tunes movie might be saved after all
Coyote vs. Acme might get another chance at life When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Days after Warner Bros. decided to shelve yet another completed movie, a new report says that all hope may not be lost. Coyote vs. Acme, a completed, $72 million film,was reportedly shelved by Warner Bros.for a $30 million tax write-off and would be unable to be released by any other studio (viaThe Hollywood Reporter).
Nov. 13, 2023
The Lazarus Project creator teases how season 2 is "a very different beast"
Prepare to be bamboozled by season 2, which splices the show’s temporal reset premise with proper time travel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Every found a place terribly familiar, but can’t put your finger on why? It’s a feeling that haunts your SFX hack all day as we visit the Newport studio that’s home to The Lazarus Project. Eventually the penny drops: last time we were here, we sawDavid Tennantand Billie Piper menaced by Ood, as they filmed ‘The Impossible Planet’ – and stepped onto the Tenth Doctor’s TARDIS.
Nov. 13, 2023
The Marvels opens to lowest-ever MCU box office figures – has multiverse fatigue hit audiences?
Higher, further, faster… flop? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Higher, further, faster… But not at the box office.The Marvelsbrought in record-low box office figures over its opening weekend – the 33rd MCU movie, which was released this past Friday (November 10) made $47 million in the US. It’s not necessarily a case of superhero fatigue, either, as Marvel’s last big-screen release,Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.
Nov. 13, 2023
The Office creator says although a reboot is off the cards, he is keen to make a spin-off series
The Office US creator hints at a possible future spin-off series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Although it wasannounced earlierthis year that The Office US would be getting a reboot, now co-creator Greg Daniels says this won’t be happening, but that doesn’t mean all Office-themed projects are off the table. The creator explained toThe Wrapwhy he doesn’t want to replicate the iconic mockumentary.
Nov. 13, 2023
The Witcher community is absolutely stoked for Geralt's anime actor: "The White Wolf has returned"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original voice of Geralt is returning to voice The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep – and fans are beyond stoked. The film serves as a sequel toThe Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, and sees Geralt of Rivia hired to investigate a series of attacks in a seaside village. The voice of Geralt will be played by none other than Doug Cockle, who first played the character in the 2007 video game.
Nov. 13, 2023
Tomb Raider joins Magic: the Gathering in surprise Secret Lair announcement
There are 7 cards in total, both new and old When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MTG Tomb Raider will be the next Secret Lair drop, adding another member of video game royalty to the docket. Magic: the Gathering’s ever-growing list of Secret Lair crossovers offer small-scale, one-off products taking inspiration from franchises outside of MTG’s purview. However, in contrast to the massive undertakings of Commander Deck series like Warhammer 40,000 or even the full Lord of the Rings set, MTG Tomb Raider will only feature a handful of cards (most of which are adaptations).
Nov. 13, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunners are now competing to see who can bonk the bear the quickest
And the fastest time is just over 50 minutes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players are now seeing how quickly they can have sex with a bear. In case you somehow weren’t already aware, the Baldur’s Gate 3 player base is quite horny. Now, some players are putting their horniness to the test in a new way - seeing who among them can be the fastest player tohave sex with Halsin in his bear form.
Nov. 13, 2023
Lost Doctor Who episodes have been found, but we might never get to see them
The rare episodes might never make it to the public When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UPDATE:Since publishing this article,a Twitter accountclaims to have spoken to John Franklin who has debunked some of the claims in The Guardian’s article, calling the piece a “misrepresentation of the conversation between myself and the journalist.” For now, then, it seems like those Doctor Who episodes remain sadly missing.
Nov. 12, 2023
World of Warcraft's The War Within trailer harks back to an iconic scene that fans fear links Anduin to one of the MMO's greatest villains
The shadow of the Lich King looms When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft fans are worried that one simple frame from the wonderfully somber The War Within trailer foreshadows a grim turn for the High King of the Alliance, Anduin Wrynn. During the trailer, we see Anduin sitting on a rock in contemplation before being approached by Thall to discuss a shared vision emanating from within the heart of the world.
Nov. 12, 2023
Diablo 4: Vessel of Hated aims to answer questions the campaign left to linger: "You're definitely going to learn the fate of the stone"
Blizzard says that the Vessel of Hatred expansion is a chance for the action-RPG to “take another big step forward” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Associate game director Brent Gibson says Vessel of Hatred is an opportunity to “take one big cohesive step forward.” It’ll give you the opportunity to take one of your characters from the Eternal realm into the southlands of Sanctuary, tracking Neyrelle as she pushes into the heart of the Torajan Jungle.
Nov. 12, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy meets The Binding of Isaac in this spell-slinging roguelike with excellent Steam reviews
Magicraft is one to watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All it took for me to fancy giving this Steam gem a try was multiple reviews billing it as a mashup of magical action roguelite Noita and the likes of The Binding of Issac or Enter the Gungeon. Looks like I’m not the only one, either, as magical roguelike Magicraft is building up a fine raft of reviews and gentle buzz.
Nov. 12, 2023
Larian founder Swen Vincke wants more studios to make CRPGs after Baldur's Gate 3's success
The CRPG genre might be in for a great comeback in the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Nov. 12, 2023
Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door was a hilariously dark joke we didn't expect Nintendo to ever tell again
Opinion | And then it went and told it all over again anyway - this time with a distinctly different tone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. And to think, it all starts so innocently. Mario receives a letter from Princess Peach inviting him to the town of Rogueport for a treasure hunt. The name of this destination is a mild red flag, perhaps, but there’s little else to suggest you’re not in for another family-friendly adventure.
Nov. 12, 2023
Two months later, Starfield players want to know where Bethesda's bite has gone, labelling the RPG "way too PG-13"
Starfield’s galaxy is a little cleaner than the worlds of Skyrim and Fallout When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been two months sinceStarfieldreleased, and players are starting to take notice of the RPG’s surprisingly PG-13 approach to a galaxy reeling from a destructive war - especially in light of its Mature rating. Starfield was awarded an M rating by the US rating service, the ESRB.
Nov. 12, 2023
Two of the best tabletop games on the market right now aren’t on the market at all
Two tabletop RPG trailblazers are taking accessibility into their own hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tabletop gaming is, increasingly, becoming a space for big players. And while the high tides flooding the market are certainly raising ships, two of the best and most accessible games available right now are defined not by their mass market appeal, or shopfront square footage.
Nov. 12, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 heathens are debating the single 'most evil' choice in the game, and some of them are truly sickening
And yes, the Dark Urge plays a major part When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been plenty of discussion about the range of choice inBaldur’s Gate 3, and plenty more about the strength of the game’s ‘evil’ playthrough. But even after spending hundreds of hours with the game, I wasn’t ready for some of what came up when players started to debate the game’s “most evil” decisions.
Nov. 11, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 director talks coming out on top in a massive year for RPGs: "That's the thing that you would never expect"
Larian’s CRPG triumphed over Tears of the Kingdom, Starfield, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in one of the most crowded years of gaming ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On Friday, theGolden Joysticks awarded Baldur’s Gate 3 Ultimate Game of the Year, and we got to sit down with Vincke to hear his initial thoughts. In an exceptional year populated by tentpole releases from Bethesda withStarfield, Nintendo withZelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and to a different extent, Blizzard withDiablo 4- and coming up against those titles with a relatively niche game - very few predicted Baldur’s Gate 3 would be Game of the Year, Vincke included.
Nov. 11, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 just had the biggest night at the Golden Joystick Awards since The Last of Us: Part 2 and The Witcher 3
A record-breaking haul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3and Larian Studios just had the most successful night in the history of the Golden Joysticks Awards. Baldur’s Gate 3 claimed the prize in all five of the categories it was nominated for; Best Storytelling, Best Visual Design, Best Game Community, PC Game of the Year, and Ultimate Game of the Year.
Nov. 11, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Karlach actor says character's divisive ending is actually "very deliberate"
“Maybe we need to ask ourselves why that’s the journey and what the message of that might be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Karlach is arguably the most beloved companion in Baldur’s Gate 3, but her ending marks one of the game’s most divisive storytelling decisions. According to the actor who plays the Tiefling Barbarian, the impact of that ending is one of the most important parts of her character arc.
Nov. 11, 2023
Hitman studio suffered so many setbacks before its new James Bond game that "some companies would offer $1 to take over"
The failure of Hitman: Absolution put IO Interactive and Square Enix in a tentative situation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The failure of Hitman: Absolution meant that whenSquare Enixchose to divestProject 007studio IO Interactive, some offers were as low as a single dollar. At the end of those seven years, Abrak says that “whatever was hot back then had changed.
Nov. 11, 2023
How Final Fantasy 15's spoiled royal camping trip was saved by the friends we made on the way
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cindy the mechanic looks like a Victoria’s Secret model and speaks like an old-timer of the Gold Rush era. As the first NPC you meet out in the world ofFinal Fantasy 15, she sets the tone for a game of mismatches. Indeed, it’s a surprise to encounter a ‘Cindy’ in a world where the main cast have names such as Noctis Lucis Caelum, Gladiolus Amicitia, and Lunafreya Nox Fleuret.
Nov. 11, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom's Zelda actor says "of course" she wants to reprise her role for the live-action movie
“I would love to play Zelda over and over again” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor who played Princess Zelda in The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Age of Calamity, and Tears of the Kingdom is 100% down to reprise the role for the recently announcedlive-action Zelda movie. We got the chance to chat with Patricia Summersett recently and quickly brought up the elephant in the room.
Nov. 11, 2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes director on making the prequel grittier than its predecessors
Music and mayhem as the Games get off to brutal beginnings… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set 64 years before The Hunger Games, we meet an 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow (Tom Blyth) as he’s assigned to mentor Lucy Gray Baird (Rachel Zegler) for the 10th annual Hunger Games. The future tyrannical president is initially alarmed, given that Lucy is a tribute from impoverished District 12.
Nov. 10, 2023
Zelda fans' top pick for the movie's titular princess also thinks "that would be so cool"
Hunter Schafer is also a Zelda fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor everyone wants to play Princess Zelda in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie has responded to all the fan casting: “That would be so cool.” It’s only been a few days since Nintendo announced that alive-action The Legend of Zelda moviewas in the works, but fans have pretty much decidedwho they want in the lead roles.
Nov. 10, 2023
After 32 years, the Blizzard artist who defined Warcraft, StarCraft, and Diablo is retiring
“Always draw big shoulder pads” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sam ‘Samwise’ Didier, the longtime Blizzard art director who defined the iconic look of the studio’s games, has announced that he’s retiring after 32 years with the company. “Blizzard was never just a job for me,” Didier wrote onTwitter. “I joined the company in 1991 and it immediately became my second home.
Nov. 10, 2023
Alan Wake 2 wins Critics' Choice Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
The titular author has earned the write to celebrate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As voted on by a group of journalists from GamesRadar+, PC Gamer, Future Game Show, EDGE Magazine, Retro Gamer, and PLAY magazine – alongside Future’s trusted network of freelance writers – Remedy Entertainment’s long-awaited sequel has risen to the top in a year absolutely brimming with top-tier candidates.
Nov. 10, 2023
Arnold Schwarzenegger's 32 greatest catchphrases
One of the greatest action stars in Hollywood history also has some of the greatest one-liners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bodybuilder, actor, politician: multi-disciplinary heavyweight Arnold Schwarzenegger has flexed his muscles on all kinds of stages. He’s been crowned Mr. Olympia seven times, served as the 38th Governor of California, and of course, he was and still is one of the biggest movie stars in the world.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is crowned PC Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Choice is everything – and this one is a big one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Larian Studios' juggernaut RPG continues its win streak with another coveted accolade, rising to the top of another fiercely contested category. Beating off some top competition to the tippy-top spot of PC gaming, Baldur’s Gate 3 is your most desired desktop delight, wowing with its choice-laden quests, endearing characters, and Dungeons & Dragons DNA.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is your Ultimate Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards
Another win caps off a huge night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a phenomenal few months since its launch in the summer, Baldur’s Gate 3’s critical and commercial success has translated into a stellar awards night. As well as this Ultimate prize, the game, its cast, and developer Larian Studios has taken home another six awards, winning every category it was nominated for.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 wins Best Storytelling at the Golden Joystick Awards
Critical Success! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s a set of storytelling masterclasses, but none of those other nominees matched the sheer size of Baldur’s Gate 3. Wherever you sit on the alignment chart, from Lawful Good to Chaotic Evil, developer Larian Studios has written a story to support all your choices. With excellent side-quests that live firmly off the beaten path, to parts of the game thatonly a tiny percentage of players will see, everything has been treated with the same care and attention as the critical path, Baldur’s Gate 3 offers a nearly unparalleled storytelling experience.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 wins the Best Community Award at the Golden Joysticks
A D&D party thousands of players strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The CRPG has certainly earned itself a fan base in the months since it launched in August. Three months can be a long time to keep a community engaged, but social media continues to be flooded with art, analysis, and many, many memes. From copious Astarion pics to everyone’s favourite princess Shadowheart, it’s clear how deeply invested the fans have been.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3 developer Larian Studios wins Studio of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Rolled the dice and struck gold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following two widely acclaimed Divinity: Original Sin games, Larian Studios reached new heights when its faithful D&D RPG Baldur’s Gate 3 exited early access after three whole years. The mammoth threequel instantly became a smashing success as millions of players rolled the dice, courted their favorite characters, and expelled the wiggly little tadpole (aka the Mind Flayer) from their brains.
Nov. 10, 2023
Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion actor wins Best Supporting Performer prize at Golden Joysticks 2023
Congratulations to Neil Newbon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astarion is one of the many Baldur’s Gate 3 companions you’ll meet on your way to the titular gate. Much like all of those companions, they feature a wonderful back story that slowly unfurls as you get to know them on your trip, rewarding the effort you put in. One highlight is the character’s bad ending, which one of the game’s writers describes as awake-up call for players lusting over the game’s characters.
Nov. 10, 2023
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3's wild spawn rates are causing chaos in multiplayer matches
The “unfavorable” spawn rates in the latest Call of Duty game have prompted the devs to pull three maps offline to issue fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3recently launched for all players, and many have already voiced frustration over certain aspects of the game. However, one thing that’s prompted an immediate response from the developer is the spawn rate in online matches, which is wreaking havoc for players diving into multiplayer.
Nov. 10, 2023
Cocoon developer Geometric Interactive wins the Breakthrough Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
World-hopping puzzles claim gold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Breakthrough Award celebrates the developers and created behind the unexpected gems, the games that surprise and delight us with their out-of-the-box craft. Previous winners have included the smash indie hit Vampire Survivors, the haunting bullet hell roguelikeReturnal, the deduction friendship-wrecker Among Us, and the perennial favorite farming sim Stardew Valley.
Nov. 10, 2023
Critical Role on breaking their world for art
Interview | “…then we found ourselves getting to the third campaign, I was like, ‘Oh, now we’re gonna get real weird.'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “That’s the thing with these live shows,” Sam Riegel tells me, when we sit down to talk about Critical Role ahead of their live show in London, their first outside the US. “We don’t do anything.
Nov. 10, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty scores Best Game Trailer award at Golden Joysticks 2023
Preem stuff When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Phantom Liberty’s cinematic trailer emphasizes Idris Elba’s character, Solomon Reed. It starts as a more intimate affair as we see Reed hop onto a train before sitting down and talking to an assumed ally over a communication device. As ever, the moment of reprieve doesn’t last as we reach the trailer’s action, setting the stakes of what’s to come in the expansion itself.
Nov. 10, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty wins Best Game Expansion at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
It’s victory for V as Phantom Liberty is voted the best expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Arriving almost three years after the launch of the base game alongside the significant Update 2.0 with a wide range of improvements, there’s plenty to get to grips with in Phantom Liberty. The expansion mainly takes place in Dogtown, a previously locked-off district of Night City ruled by warlord Kurt Hansen and his Barghest troops, in stark contrast to the previous neon-soaked setting.
Nov. 10, 2023
David Harbour is so confident about Stranger Things season 5 that he's encouraging "fan rage" and petitions if it's disappointing
Expect great things from Stranger Things season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. David Harbour has a huge amount of confidence inStranger Things season 5– so much so that he’s thrown down quite the gauntlet for fans of Netflix’s hit show. Now that theSAG-AFTRA actors' strikehas ended, actors are once again free to discuss their projects. Harbour spoke toComicBook.
Nov. 10, 2023
A new Star Wars: Revelations comic teases the future of the galaxy far, far away
Preview | The new one-shot contains stories from different parts of the Star Wars galaxy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last year Marvel publishedStar Wars: Revelations #1, a one-shot comic that offered a sneak peak at the future of the publisher’s comics. This year they’re doing it all over again and with exactly the same name and issue number, but with an exciting new line up of artists and writers.
Nov. 10, 2023
Elon Musk biopic on the way from Darren Aronofsky and A24
The film will be based on an authorized biography When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Darren Aronofsky is making an Elon Musk biopic atA24, according to a new report. Puckfirst broke the news that the biopic is on the way, though further details on the project are so far very scarce. At the moment, the only concrete information beyond director and studio is that the film will be based on Walter Isaacson’s authorized biography (titled Elon Musk).
Nov. 10, 2023
Every The Marvels cameo listed and explained
Did you spot them all? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like any MCU title,The Marvelscameos range from fun to hugely significant. Several familiar faces show up in the long-awaitedCaptain Marvelsequel, which is now streaming onDisneyPlus after a theatrical run last November, and there are a few surprises to contend with, too. This time around, Carol Danvers teams up withKamala Khan(AKA Ms.
Nov. 10, 2023
Diablo 4 Vessel of Hatred doesn't feature returning Paladin or Witch Doctor classes as Blizzard feels "responsible to offer new ways to play"
The debut expansion has some returning locations, but no returning classes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UpcomingDiablo 4 DLCthe Vessel of Hatred expansion isn’t bringing back older classes because Blizzard feels “responsible to offer new ways to play.” Speaking to GamesRadar+ in a new interview, Diablo 4 associate game director Brent Gibson addresses why older fan-favorite classes, like Paladin and Witch Doctor, won’t be returning to Diablo 4 when Vessel of Hatred launches next year.
Nov. 10, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 scores Best Audio gong at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Rock on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16 sees fallen nobility Clive Rosfield set out on a journey of revenge before being swept up into something much grander. With a musical score led by composer Masayoshi Soken – beloved by the community for his work on Final Fantasy 14 and as the head of the all-Square Enix band The Primals – plenty of you enjoyed the team’s efforts to aid the sorrow and thrills Final Fantasy 16 brings through the music.
Nov. 10, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is your Most Wanted Game at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Nostalgia meets nuance in this 20-game-strong category When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Due in February of next year,Square Enix’s much-anticipated follow-up marks the second part of a planned three-part modern-day reimagining of its 1997 source material. Add flashes of an introspective Sephiroth, Jenova, Junon Harbor andthatthoroughfare-dominating parade, and it’s easy to see why people are looking forward to this one, and, indeed, why it’s come out on top of this year’s Golden Joysticks' Most Wanted category.
Nov. 10, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth will have more costume options than Remake: "You're going to have a good time"
And some will be hidden deep in the world for players to find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Nov. 10, 2023
Following the release of Starfield and more this year, Xbox says it's on track for 4 "big" first-party games a year
“So every three months, we’ve got something new coming out” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Matt Booty, president of game content and studios at Xbox, has laid out the company’s future release plans for first-party titles. Now, looking to the future, Booty says that fans can expect a major release from one of Xbox’s lofty portfolio of studios four times a year.
Nov. 10, 2023
Helping spirits move on in this realistic ghost hunting game hits a lot harder than Phasmophobia
Indie Spotlight | Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. is a detective game with a spooky twist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Little Timmy died accidentally, but his spirit is still bound to our world, playing out his death again and again. That’s where Conrad Stevenson’s Paranormal P.I. comes in. Unlike other games likePhasmophobia, Devour, orForewarned, my goal here is not to simply identify an entity and scarper before it kills me.
Nov. 10, 2023
Here are all the Golden Joystick Awards 2023 winners
Baldur’s Gate 3 wins big as it takes home a record-breaking seven awards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We received a record amount of votes this year, with you all coming out in your millions to pick your games of the year across over a dozen categories. This year, it’s Larian Studios' Baldur’s Gate 3 that’s taken home the most awards, picking up a record-breaking seven Golden Joysticks in total including UGOTY and Larian itself taking home Studio of the Year.
Nov. 10, 2023
Horizon Call of the Mountain climbs to Best VR game at the Golden Joystick Awards
Rising to GOTY heights for Joystick voters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Horizon series has always been a big winner at the Golden Joysticks over the years, so it’s wonderful to see that translate to Aloy and co’s first foray into virtual reality with a story that launched alongside thePSVR 2back in February. In ourHorizon Call of the Mountain review, we called Firesprite Games and Guerrilla Games' joint venture “a touch of magic” in its ability to translate the Horizon experience into a first-person, incredibly tactile VR game.
Nov. 10, 2023
How the Marvel Universe became "Earth-616" and grew into an entire Multiverse
How did the Marvel Comics Multiverse begin, and how did the Marvel Universe get the name Earth-616? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 episode 6is now streaming. And while we won’t spoil any of the details of the season finale, we will say that the main MCU timeline is referred to as “the 616,” just like it was recently inSpider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Nov. 10, 2023
How to use Modern Warfare 3 Tactical Stance
Tactical Stance in Modern Warfare 3 sits between Aim Down Sight and Hip Fire to provide a middle ground with improved accuracy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Modern Warfare 3 Tactical Stance is a brand new addition to the series, which could fundamentally change how you approach combat in the fast-paced multiplayer battles. By switching to this position you improve the accuracy of your shooting over Hip Fire, while not restricting your vision as much as the Aim Down Sight view, making it an ideal choice for close-quarters fighting inCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Nov. 10, 2023
In perhaps her most Lae'zel move yet, Baldur's Gate 3 actor says she has no remorse for her D&D campaign actions: "I stand by my choices, and I regret nothing"
Devora Wilde is not sorry Bing Bong is dead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re wondering whether Lae’zel actor Devora Wilde is wracked with guilt over her actions during theBaldur’s Gate 3cast’s D&D session, the answer is a resounding no. Those who tuned into High Rollers' D&D one-shot featuring the core cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 will recall that, on their journey, the group encountered an adorable baby imp named Bing Bong.
Nov. 10, 2023
It sounds like the Henry Cavill Highlander reboot from John Wick director will be coming in 2026
The reboot is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It sounds likethe Highlander rebootwill be coming sooner rather than later. The film, set to be helmed byJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski, will star The Witcher’s Henry Cavill in the lead role. In a recent earnings call, Lionsgate’s CEO Jon Feltheimer named Highlander as one of the studio’s “fiscal ‘26 tentpoles” – which is the most promising update yet on the long-gestating reboot.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 6 ending explained: How does the finale set up the future of the MCU?
Your complete guide to the Loki season 2 finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2has now come to an end, and that finale is going to have a huge impact on the MCU going forward. The final episode of the show contained some pretty massive revelations for the God of Mischief and all he holds near and dear.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 finale review: "One of the most moving things the MCU has ever done"
A transcendent meditation on self-sacrifice, Loki’s season 2 finale is indisputably one of the most moving and thought-provoking pieces Marvel has ever made. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: minor spoilers for the Loki season 2 finale follow… It means so much that Loki’s season 2 finale, and by some indication the series' conclusion, bears the same title as its very first episode: ‘Glorious Purpose.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 finale sees the God of Mischief fulfill his glorious purpose, and fans have theories as to what it means
“Kinda poetic” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forLoki season 2. If you’ve not yet caught up,turn back now! TheLoki season 2 finalewas an emotional affair, with the titular Marvel character essentially sacrificing himself to save his friends (and the universe). He didn’t give up his life, though, at least not in the traditional sense, so fans are trying to work out what it’ll mean going forward.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 finale’s Ant-Man 3 reference might have just set up Avengers: The Kang Dynasty
Earth-616, did you say? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, theLoki season 2 finalefeatured a lot of revelations about the past, present, and future of the God of Mischief. But thrown in with all of the emotional arcs being woven together was a very intriguing reference toAnt-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. Before going any further, we’re getting intobig spoilers for Loki season 2 episode 6below, so makesure you’ve seen ‘Glorious Purpose’ before reading on.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 just gave us our biggest Avengers: Secret Wars tease yet in its finale
Fans should play close attention to He Who Remains' phrasing… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers forLoki season 2. If you’ve yet to catch up, turn back now! In ‘Glorious Purpose’, which landed onDisneyPlus on November 10, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) – now able to control his time-slipping – travels back to the fateful dayTeam TVA failed to stop the Temporal Loom from malfunctioning, killing Victor Timely (Jonathan Majors), and resetting the others back to their lives on the Sacred Timeline.
Nov. 10, 2023
Loki season 2's final episode features a direct callback to the original Thor movie
It shows just how far the God of Mischief has come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 concluded today withan incredible episodethat, in some ways, brought the God of Mischief’s story full circle. You can find out more about the cosmic implications of that spectacular ending in our guidehere. At the end of that film, a very fresh-faced Loki has been knocked from the Bifrost Bridge and is clinging on for dear life while Odin and Thor look on in despair.
Nov. 10, 2023
Marvel delays push back Captain America: Brave New World and more – making Deadpool 3 the only MCU movie coming in 2024
The SAG-AFTRA strike may have ended, but its impact is being felt When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSAG-AFTRA actors' strikehas finally come to an end, but for many of Marvel’s tentpoles, it was apparently too late in the day for the blockbusters to meet their intended release dates. As for now,Loki season 2has just wrapped up on Disney Plus, andThe Marvelsis out in theaters now.
Nov. 10, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 star pitches fight with Across the Spider-Verse foe in the best way: "We've all played Portal and Portal 2"
Yuri Lowenthal wants Spot to be in Marvel’s Spider-Man 3, even if he knows Insomniac will never do it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2star Yuri Lowenthal, who plays Peter Parker in the acclaimed sequel, has a pitch to bring Across the Spider-Verse antagonist Spot into a hypothetical Spider-Man 3 game. We had the chance to sit down with Lowenthal recently and we asked him what his first pick for a villain would be if a Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 were to happen.
Nov. 10, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's beloved Spider-Cube glitch is back, baby
Somehow, the cube has returned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The infamous cube glitch inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has reared its blocky head again. When Spider-Man 2 launched last month, it took just a few days for players to uncover a rather peculiar glitch, that sawPeter Parker and Miles Morales transform into a white cube. This wasn’t just in the game’s menus - they were swinging through New York City as fully-formed white cubes, complete with traversal abilities intact.
Nov. 10, 2023
Mass Effect 5 sleuths think the teaser points to the Paragon/Renegade system returning
It’s a pretty weird coincidence… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some Mass Effect fans are convinced the latest teaser points to a return of the Paragon/Renegade system. Earlier this week,BioWaredelivered aneat little Mass Effect 5 teaserto mark N7 Day. The teaser depicted a silhouetted figure with a pistol, with other characters shown underneath them, and according to the fan below, evidence points to the return of the classic Paragon/Renegade morality system for the new game.
Nov. 10, 2023
Mortal Kombat 1 fights off competition to win Best Multiplayer Game at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is the second time the long-running fighting series has been rebooted, and there are plenty of new features to keep things interesting, including the fresh Invasion mode with RPG elements that plays out likea board game full of the series' single-player “greatest hits"alongside the more traditional Towers and Story Mode. However, we’re here because Mortal Kombat 1 has impressed the most in the multiplayer category at this year’s Golden Joystick Awards.
Nov. 10, 2023
Netflix drops first trailer for live-action adaptation of Yu Yu Hakusho
The series premieres in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Yu Yu Hakusho is here. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see Yusuke Urameshi (Takumi Kitamura) struggle to grasp with the fact that he is literally standing over his own dead body. He enters the spirit world where he is promised a new life – if he passes a series of tests.
Nov. 10, 2023
Netflix sets release date for upcoming sci-fi thriller from Game of Thrones showrunners with new clip
3 Body Problem is coming next spring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced the release date for upcoming sci-fi thriller series 3 Body Problem alongside a brand new clip. Based on the award-winning novel The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, the series follows a young woman in 1960s China who makes a fateful decision that reverberates across space and time into the present day.
Nov. 10, 2023
New Alan Wake 2 patch fixes several progress-blocking bugs and makes Alex Casey stop "t-posing menacingly"
If you’ve been having technical issues with Alan Wake 2, it might be time to give it another try When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newAlan Wake 2patch comes with more than 100 fixes, some of which address serious progress-blocking bugs. In one case, Remedy says the Coffee World area from an early chapter of the game is simply “more fun” now.
Nov. 10, 2023
New Cities: Skylines 2 patch fixes a bug that was filling the city builder with literal garbage and packs of stray dogs
The city belongs to them now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2 has received another hotfix, this time one that stops your cities from overflowing with garbage and lowers the number of stray pets popping up around town. As revealed on the city builder’sSteampage, Cities: Skylines 2 has been updated with the 1.0.13f1 hotfix. As you’d expect - since the game launched with countless bugs making it “unplayable” at one point - a large part of this patch is fixing problems.
Nov. 10, 2023
Night Thrasher says goodbye to his "super cool adventures" of the '90s in new solo title
Night Thrasher is back in action, but moving on from the ’90s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are few Marvel characters more synonymous with the ’90s than Night Thrasher, one of the founding members of ‘90steen superhero teamthe New Warriors. But according to the publisher, he’s “leaving the ’90s behind” in a new solo limited series from writer J.
Nov. 10, 2023
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has been talking to divisive Marvel veteran Avi Arad about a Zelda movie for over 10 years
It’s been a long time coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto had been discussing a Legend of Zelda movie for about a decade prior to the new announcement. The developer set the internet ablaze earlier this week when it announced a forthcominglive-action Legend of Zelda movie adaptation, complete with Shigeru Miyamoto supervising. Now, in a newfinancial briefing, Miyamoto has shed a little more light on what was going on behind the scenes surrounding the new movie adaptation.
Nov. 10, 2023
No Man's Sky wins the "Still Playing" medal at the Golden Joystick Awards
The best comeback in video game history? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. No Man’s Sky has earned yet another accolade for its longevity - it’s won the “Still Playing” award at theGolden Joystick Awardspowered by Intel. No Man’s Sky has emerged victorious in one of the most competitive and heavily populated categories in the Golden Joystick portfolio this year, beating out Fortnite, Apex Legends, and even last year’s winner, Genshin Impact.
Nov. 10, 2023
PSVR 2 takes home the Golden Joystick Award for Best Gaming Hardware of 2023
We told you it was worth its weight in gold… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sony’s PlayStation VR 2 has won the Hardware of the Year prize at theGolden Joystick Awards. The full list of nominees for this year’s hardware awards can be seen below: If its astounding OLED display doesn’t ground you in a virtual world, PSVR 2’s haptic feedback and best-in-class controllers definitely will.
Nov. 10, 2023
Renslayer's fate in Loki season 2 might tease the return of a major Marvel villain
What can comics tell us about the fate of Ravonna Lexus Renslayer in Loki season 2 episode 6? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spoilers ahead for Loki season 2 episode 6! Turn back now if you want to stay totally spoiler-free before watching. The fate ofRavonna Lexus Renslayeris left in a mysterious place at the end ofLoki season 2 episode 6.
Nov. 10, 2023
Resident Evil 4 Remake wins PlayStation Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
The latest Resi remake is even better the second time around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Capcom’s third Resident Evil remake was released in March of this year and took players back to rural Spain to confront the mysterious, and deadly, Los Illuminados cult - 18 years after we originally did on the PlayStation 2. Fans clearly loved revisiting the classic survival horror game as it managed to beat out other games in the category includingFinal Fantasy 16,Street Fighter 6, andStar Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Nov. 10, 2023
Sea of Stars triumphs in Best Indie Game category at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Sabotage Studio lights up one of this year’s strongest categories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a vibrant and beautiful art style that pays homage to some of the role-playing classics of the PS1 era – the likes of Alundra, Suikoden and early Final Fantasy games immediately spring to mind – Sea of Stars is driven by turn-based combat, with a suite of activities that bridge the time between battles; not least sailing, cooking, fishing, and visiting genre-staple taverns.
Nov. 10, 2023
Slay the Spire dev thinks some imitators of its roguelike deck builder don't go far enough: "We showed you why this was best"
“Sometimes I see a decision to change something in a way that I think is going backwards” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Slay the Spire is, without a doubt, one of the best roguelike deck builders that money can buy. It sees you attempt to ascend through a series of procedurally generated floors, developing effective strategies to overcome increasingly dangerous opponents.
Nov. 10, 2023
Starfield takes home the Golden Joystick Award for Xbox Game of the Year 2023
It’s name now lives among the stars When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But a success it was. Starfield has taken home the award for best Xbox game, beating out the following competition: Starfield is Bethesda’s first brand-new IP in over two decades and sees you assume the role of a space explorer in a truly gargantuan open-world RPG. Whether you pour hundreds of hours into shipbuilding, base building, weapon modding, or even collecting sandwiches from every planet you visit, Starfield is a game that lets you do it all.
Nov. 10, 2023
Steam Deck OLED kills the original's Aerith processor with a Sephiroth upgrade as Valve flexes its Final Fantasy 7 fandom
Steam Deck’s built on a classic JRPG reference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Deck OLED is upon us, and it’s got a new processor revision codenamed Sephiroth that’s really showing off the depths ofValve’s JRPG fandom. Both the new and old Steam Decks make use of an APU - an ‘accelerated processing unit’ that combines the CPU and GPU onto a single chip.
Nov. 10, 2023
Super Smash Bros stopped having in-game CG story cutscenes because they kept leaking before the game had released
“It’s a tough time to be making story-driven games” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros stopped having in-game CG story cutscenes because overseas media outlets kept leaking them before the game had released, according to the series director. In the latest video on Super Smash Bros creator Masahiro Sakurai’sYouTubechannel, the developer talks about fighter reveal videos in the Nintendo fighting series.
Nov. 10, 2023
The comic book history of Hank McCoy, the Beast
Learn all about the Marvel Comics history of the Beast, one of the original X-Men When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just about every Marvel fan knows Hank McCoy, the Beast, as one of the founding members of the X-Men and a mainstay on the team, thanks in large part to his role as one of the core cast members of the classic ’90s X-Men cartoon as well as actor Kelsey Grammer’s brief but beloved turn as the character in X-Men: The Last Stand.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Diablo, Overwatch, and Warcraft teams "see a bright future" ahead after the Xbox acquisition of Blizzard
Blizzard’s creative leaders discuss the impact Xbox could have on the developer’s biggest games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We all want to talk to Microsoft to see what other opportunities we can get, but we haven’t had the chance to talk to them about all that yet,” says Holly Longdale, executive producer and vice president for World of Warcraft.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom wins Nintendo Game of the Year at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
The Breath of the Wild sequel was definitely worth the wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Released back in May of this year, fans are still discovering hidden details about Tears of the Kingdom six months later. There have been a lot of great games to keep you busy on the Nintendo Switch this year, includingFire Emblem Engage,Metroid Prime Remastered, andPikmin 4, but none are quite as beloved as Link’s latest open-world adventure - it is after allthe fastest-selling Zelda game in history.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Loki season 2 finale features a poignant hidden detail that sheds new light on the ending
For all time, always When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalewas an epic conclusion to Marvel’s time-bending show as we finally found out the God of Mischief’s fate. Amidst all the big revelations, there was also a small detail that viewers have been loving. This article is about to get intodeep spoiler territory for Loki season 2 episode 6, so make sure you’re up to date before reading on.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Marvels could set up Deadpool 3 – and change everything in the MCU
How The Marvels sets up the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now streaming onDisneyPlus, it’s the perfect time to catch up withThe Marvels. And it’s worth it – theCaptain Marvelsequel is a game-changer. Not only does thepost-credits scenepotentially set upDeadpool 3, it also changes everything we know about the MCU, which we think is worth getting excited about.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Marvels Easter eggs: The 17 biggest MCU references you may have missed
The Marvels features plenty of exciting references and Easter eggs for MCU fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvels, streaming now onDisneyPlus, is packed with so many Easter eggs and references you’d be forgiven for missing a few in all of the power-swapping chaos. Carol Danvers returns in the long-awaited sequel toCaptain Marvelto team up with Kamala Khan (AKA Ms.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Marvels ending explained: Your biggest questions about the Captain Marvel sequel, answered
From Dar-Benn’s plan to what happened to the Khans, we break down the final few moments of the 33rd MCU movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a theatrical run last November, the long-awaited sequel to Captain Marvel is finally streaming onDisneyPlus.The Marvelssees the titular Carol Danvers reluctantly join forces with Kamala Khan’s Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau to save the universe – a task easier said than done when you can’t use your powers without risking switching places with one of your fellow heroes…
Nov. 10, 2023
The Marvels surprise post-credits cameo, explained
The lowdown on The Marvels' most surprising cameo When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsThe Marvelsswoops onto the big screen,Marvel Phase 5just kicked up a notch. TheCaptain Marvelsequel sees Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) team up with WandaVision’s Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris) and Ms. Marvel’s Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) to take down Kree warrior Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) after they start switching places whenever they use their powers.
Nov. 10, 2023
The new Sims 4 expansion that lets you be a landlord is already changing the way players see their Sim communities
Veteran Sim players already eager to see just how far they can push their Sim settlements in the new expansion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sims 4has been one of the life-sim series' longest-running and most content-packed entries. However, the upcoming For Rent expansion, which allows players to be property owners with new buildings and tenants to look after, has made waves through the community due to its potential for pushing the Sims in-game community to its limits.
Nov. 10, 2023
The new Ultimate Green Goblin has serious Sam Raimi Spider-Man vibes
Is the new Ultimate Green Goblin friend or foe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just as we’re all wrapping our heads around the idea that thenew Ultimate Spider-Man is an adult Peter Parker who is married to Mary Jane with two kids, Marvel has now unveiled our first look at Spider-Man’s arch-enemy, the Green Goblin on the cover of Ultimate Spider-Man #2 by series artist Marco Checchetto.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Steam Deck OLED looks dope, but I’m waiting to see what Black Friday has to offer
To OLED or not to OLED When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been rooting for the Steam Deck from day one, and I’m pretty hyped about what the fancy new OLED version will bring to the fold. Yet, I’m also big and ugly enough to know that letting the prospect of a refreshed handheld distract from the fruits of Black Friday would be foolish, as the scene will have plenty to offer players for less than usual.
Nov. 10, 2023
The Witcher game actor Doug Cockle is returning as Geralt in new animated Netflix spin-off
It’s called Sirens of the Deep When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news is out: we’re getting another The Witcher spin-off from Netflix. Called Sirens of the Deep, the new film is the second animated film in the franchise, after the success ofThe Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf. Cockle is the iconic gravelly voice of Geralt of Rivia in all three The Witcher games, and several cameo appearances too.
Nov. 10, 2023
This Baldur's Gate 3 modder has made Withers just as beautiful as the RPG's main cast
Finally, justice for Withers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’s wildest mod turns Withers from a husk of a human being into something akin to Handsome Squidward. As first spotted byPC Gamer, the ‘Very Handsome and Beautiful Withers’ mod has taken the Baldur’s Gate 3 community by storm, because it does exactly what it says on the tin: makes Withers handsome.
Nov. 10, 2023
Two months after trying to introduce Unity's controversial install fee, the developer is now "likely" facing lay-offs
Unity is also likely to close offices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unity is now warning of potential layoffs and office closures. As first reported byThe Verge, in athird quarter financial earnings reportpublished earlier this week, Unity warned of potential layoffs to improve “profitability metrics.” The company writes that it will likely be “reducing our workforce” in the next fiscal quarter.
Nov. 10, 2023
Valorant wins Best Streaming Game Award at the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
The free-to-play multiplayer shooter is still coming out top When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valorant has won the Best Streaming Game Award at this year’sGolden Joystick Awardspowered by Intel. Unlike the majority of the awards at the Golden Joysticks which are voted for by our readers and the gaming public at large, Best Streaming Game is a critically voted award.
Nov. 10, 2023
Valve gushes about the Switch OLED after updated Steam Deck reveal: "It's just a great product from Nintendo"
Valve product designer Greg Coomer says the premium Switch “definitely showed people that the fidelity of an OLED screen is just generally higher” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The folks atValveare big fans of Nintendo’s Switch OLED handheld console. After revealing its brand-newSteam Deck OLEDon Thursday, longtime Valve employee and product designer Greg Coomer gushed over the Switch OLED in an interview withThe Washington Post.
Nov. 10, 2023
Warner Bros. shelves a completed John Cena movie, despite positive test screenings
“I am beyond proud of the final product, and beyond devastated by WB’s decision,” said director Dave Green When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Coyote vs. Acme, a live-action/animation hybrid movie in the Looney Tunes universe starring John Cena, hasmet the same fate as Batgirl. The movie, which cost $72 million and completed filming last year, has been shelved by Warner Bros.
Nov. 10, 2023
Was that Alioth? Loki fans think they've found deeper meaning in this season 2 finale moment
Viewers think they might have spotted the End of Time’s gatekeeper in ‘Glorious Purpose’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Loki season 2. If you’ve not caught up yet, turn back now! Well, that’s it,Loki season 2has concluded–and withone hell of a finale, too. After spending centuries reliving the same moments over and over, trying to stop the Temporal Loom from breaking, the titular god “fixed” it himself by using magic – not science.
Nov. 10, 2023
What does the PS5 Slim mean for Black Friday?
The next PS5 is now available - but what does that mean for this year’s holiday sales? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The PS5 Slim is officially out in the wild, but while the new console is nicely timed for holiday shoppers its release so close toBlack Friday PS5 dealsmeans we’re more excited about the chunky console this year.
Nov. 10, 2023
What team is Kamala Khan recruiting for at the end of The Marvels?
What kind of team is Ms. Marvel putting together? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What team isKamala Khanrecruiting for at the end ofThe Marvels? It’s a fair question, since, if you’re not completely up to date on the MCU, you might have missed the clues that’ve been building to this moment. Now, before we go any further, consider this yourwarning that the following will contain major spoilers for The Marvels.
Nov. 10, 2023
What's in the Modern Warfare 3 Battle Pass Season 1
Get over 100 rewards with the Modern Warfare 3 Battle Pass in Season 1 including bonus COD Points and cosmetics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Currently there are over 100 rewards to unlock, as you progress across the battle pass map sectors. As with previous passes you can choose your own route by moving through adjacent sectors as you complete them, and even if you don’t buy the battle pass then you will still be able to unlock some free-tier rewards as you progress.
Nov. 10, 2023
When does The Marvels take place on the Marvel timeline?
Decoding The Marvels' place on the MCU timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When doesThe Marvelstake place on the Marvel timeline? It’s a fair question, as the Marvel timeline is becoming one complicated beast indeed. Luckily, we’re here to figure it all out for you. The Marvels is the latest project to arrive from the MCU – debuting onLoki season 2finale day, no less – but it’s been teased to have some pretty major connections to the wider universe.
Nov. 10, 2023
When is The Marvels on streaming? Disney Plus release date confirmed
We now know when the Captain Marvel sequel will be landing on Disney Plus When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyPlus has confirmed when The Marvels will be available to watch on the platform – and fortunately for fans, the streaming release date is in just a couple of weeks. Starring Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, and Brie Larson, The Marvels takes place almost 30 years after the events ofCaptain Marvel, and sees Kamala Khan, Monica Rambeau, and Carol Danvers forced to form an unlikely team when their light-based powers become inexplicably entangled.
Nov. 10, 2023
Who is Lashana Lynch playing in the post-credits scene of The Marvels? Binary in Marvel Comics explained
Carol Danvers' alter-ego shines brightly When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelsis here - and with it comes a pair of reality-shattering cameos.Spoilers ahead. In the last act of the film, a hole has been torn in reality by theQuantum-Bandsand only Monica Rambeau can save the day. She selflessly flies into the rift and seals it, but is left trapped on the other side and in another dimension, perhaps forever.
Nov. 10, 2023
Will there be a Loki season 3? Everything we know so far
Will the God of Mischief return? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLoki season 2 finalefeatured some huge revelations for our favorite Asgardian (sorry Thor) as he raced against time to save the universe. But, as the credits rolled on the Marvel series, you might be wondering if this is the end of the line. Before we go any further, we’re getting intobig Loki season 2 episode 6 spoiler territory from here on out.
Nov. 10, 2023
With Diablo 4, Overwatch 2, and World of Warcraft, Blizzard wants to "pay more attention to what players want, and deliver on that more consistently"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How that manifests through each of the core franchises is fascinating. For Warcraft, the development teams are promoting a philosophy of transparency as they look towards milestone anniversaries. The Diablo group is investing in continuous branches of iteration and evolution, working to lay the foundation for its future. Following a divisive launch, the Overwatch division is taking risks and chasing fast feedback.
Nov. 10, 2023
WoW: The War Within director says there's "no long-term advantage" to buying the controversial $90 early access edition
Blizzard says it’s doing “everything” in its power to make the expansion’s different editions fair When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A week after World of Warcraft: The War Within fans blasted developer Blizzard for the expansion’s $90 early access fee, the game’s director has said there’s “no long-term advantage” if you buy this edition. Understandably,MMO players were quick to blast the “disgusting” $90 early access chargeas they feared that the players who could afford the most expensive edition of the game would get ahead of those who couldn’t.
Nov. 10, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 actor behind Clive Rosfield wins Best Lead Performer at Golden Joysticks 2023
L3 + R3 to accept the truth, Ben Starr When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Clive Rosfield’s journey in Final Fantasy 16 provided Starr with plenty to sink his teeth into. Eventually set on the path of revenge after suffering a cutting betrayal, Rosfield is then swept up into something much grander as the stakes only get bigger and bigger.
Nov. 9, 2023
6 years later, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe patch finally removes controversial "bagging" strategy
Finally, no more deliberate hanging back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What could be Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’s final update has patched out a controversial strategy called “bagging.” Firstly, what is bagging? It’s a trick employed by devious racers at the start of a race, whereby the driver doesn’t progress, or sometimes even drives backwards. It’s basically an attempt to accrue a massive amount of powerful items while you’re so far behind, enabling an epic comeback once you get going.
Nov. 9, 2023
A new Fear Street movie is in the works at Netflix
Netflix also wants to have its ‘own iconic horror character’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new standalone Fear Street movie, based on the novels by R.L. Stine, is in the works at Netflix. The R.L. Stine novels in question are a series of horror books written for and centered on teenagers. The stories are set in a town called Shadyside, which is filled with murders, paranormal activity, and unexplained happenings.
Nov. 9, 2023
A Spider-Man horror film is being made with The Walking Dead's Chandler Riggs as Peter Parker
Looks like Carl is trading his cowboy hat and eyepatch for webs and superpowers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead’s Chandler Riggs will play a version of Peter Parker in an upcoming Spider-Man fan film, which is apparently a horror movie. Footage of Riggs acting in the remake has been making the rounds on social media. No title or plot for the movie has been released as of yet, all we know for now is that it will be a horror movie based on Marvel’s Spider-Man, which includes characters such as Peter Parker, Uncle Ben, Aunt May, Gwen Stacey, and Mary Jane.
Nov. 9, 2023
After playing Swansong, perhaps Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines 2's voiced main character won't be such a bad thing
Opinion | Some choice is better than none When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The playable character in Vampire Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 will be fully-voiced, and some would-be Kindred are already worried about it. Developer The Chinese Room announced this rather huge change to the Bloodlines formula on Halloween (viaYouTube), and when I first heard the news, I’ll admit I shared the initial set of concerns.
Nov. 9, 2023
Alex Ross paints the "Ms. Marvel of Tomorrow"
Kamala Khan takes center stage in the latest Avengers: Twilight covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just asthe Ms. Marvel of todayis returning to the MCU inThe Marvels, the “Ms. Marvel of Tomorrow” is taking center stage on a pair of covers for Avengers: Twilight #3, followingprevious covers that highlighted other Avengersof the title’s dystopian future world. Other Avengers have suffered dark fates, including Tony Stark, who suffered a “gruesome fate” at the hands of his mysterious replacement as Iron Man.
Nov. 9, 2023
Anime goes full John Wick
We’re also getting another live-action TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A John Wick anime is in the works, says director and franchise helmer Chad Stahelski. In an interview viaThe Playlist, Stahelski revealed that another live-action spin-off series is in the works, starring many of the characters from John Wick Chapter 4 – as well as an anime series.
Nov. 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's narrator relied on their animal psychology background to shape the Dark Urge's "feral, visceral, animalistic" voice
Amelia Tyler drew from an unexpected place for their Baldur’s Gate 3 role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice actor behindBaldur’s Gate 3’s narrator says their background in animal psychology helped them find Dark Urge’s “feral, visceral, animalistic” voice. In an interview withPC Gamer, Amelia Tyler talked about their role in the Larian RPG and revealed how they found the Dark Urge’s voice.
Nov. 9, 2023
Buzzkill Spider-Man 2 patch removes a bug that let you free-roam as Venom
The bug was apparently causing corrupted saves When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has a new update that patches out a bunch of bugs, and unfortunately, you can no longer use an exploit to free-roam New York City as Venom. Spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 For a couple of weeks now, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 players have been enjoying a fun little bug that let them roam around New York City as the game’s main villain, Venom.
Nov. 9, 2023
From Shepard's return to a new antagonist, Mass Effect fans still can't figure out what's going on in that teaser trailer
We still don’t know what BioWare is trying to tell us When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been a couple of days since we got that potentialMass Effect 5teaser, but fans still can’t decide if it’s Shepard, an antagonist, or maybe even Daft Punk in the trailer. Earlier this week, on November 7,BioWarereleased theMass Effect Epsilon teaser,which, although exciting, left fans with more questions than answers.
Nov. 9, 2023
CRPG vet has a specially engraved watch to remind him his underrated game was good, actually
One of Obsidian Entertainment’s most overlooked games finally found long overdue success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Obsidian Entertainmentis the developer behind some of gaming’s most notable role-playing games, including Fallout: New Vegas, The Outer Worlds, and the critically-acclaimedPentiment. However, there’s one game in particular that Obsidian’s key creative holds dear, and it was initially one of the developer’s biggest bombs.
Nov. 9, 2023
Deadpool 3, Gladiator 2, and Beetlejuice 2 all get promising updates as actors' strike ends
As the actors' strike ends, many major movie productions are set back in motion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the clock struck one minute past midnight on Thursday November 9, the 118-daySAG-AFTRA strike officially ended,meaning films such asDeadpool 3, Gladiator 2, and Beetlejuice 2 will all now head back into production. In an exclusive report,Deadlinefound that the movies set to restart production soon are Marvel’s Deadpool 3 directed by Stranger Things producer Shawn Levy, Gladiator 2 directed by Ridley Scott, and Tim Burton’s highly anticipated Beetlejuice 2, welcoming back Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder.
Nov. 9, 2023
Discord Nitro is free for newcomers for two weeks
But you can’t create a new account to get in on the offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Discord Nitro is going free for everyone for two weeks later this month. Announcedearlier this week, November 7, Discord is offering certain users two weeks of free usage of Discord Nitro later this month in November. Starting next week on November 13, anyone who hasn’t been a Discord Nitro member in the last 30 days can get two free weeks of Discord Nitro.
Nov. 9, 2023
Fortnite legend Kevin the Cube returns from a 5-year-exile to wreak havoc on Loot Lake
He’s back for more mischief When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite’s Kevin the Cube is back in the game as part of its throwback season. ‘Fortnite OG’ is the name of the game right now, taking the battle royale shooter right back to how it was when it first launched years ago. Now though, things have progressed forward in time, and thanks to the latest update earlier today, November 9, Kevin the Cube is back in the game.
Nov. 9, 2023
Christopher Nolan offers masterful response to The Batman question
He’s right and he should say it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Christopher Nolan gave an impressive non-response to being asked if he’s seenThe Batman. “If I start talking about comic book movies, that would be the only thing anybody pays any attention to in the article,” Nolan toldVariety. He’s right and he should say it. Nolan helmed The Dark Knight trilogy, consisting of Batman Begins,The Dark Knight, andThe Dark Knight Rises.
Nov. 9, 2023
God of War: Ragnarok dev releases the follow-up to its fan-favorite blooper reel with some truly nightmare-inducing bugs
Midgard Mishaps 2 has just dropped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years. Having previously worked at GameSpot, CNET, and various other outlets writing features and coordinating event coverage, Alessandro enjoys playing games on PC, but also gives plenty of time to his Nintendo Switch.
Nov. 9, 2023
Gotham Knights and Hogwarts Legacy publisher reveals its focus on live service games, while Sony reconsiders its own plans
Live service games are both in and out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyis reconsidering the live service plans it made earlier this year, while Gotham Knights' publisher says it wants to go all in. As transcribed by Twitter user @Genki_JPN, the Sony CFO said: “It’s not that we stick to certain titles, but for the gamers, quality should be the most important.
Nov. 9, 2023
GTA 6 publisher blames 2023's swathe of industry layoffs on "the enthusiasm of the pandemic"
Strauss Zelnick believes companies “overbuilt” during the pandemic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Take-Two’s CEO believes some companies “overbuilt” during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we’re seeing many layoffs this year. In a new interview withGamesIndustry.biz, GTA 6 publisher Take-Two’s CEO has commented on why this might be. The outlet commented that the publisher seemed relatively “unscathed” by the layoffs, leading Zelnick to add, “I think many of our competitors overbuilt during the enthusiasm of the pandemic and they’re rationalizing now.
Nov. 9, 2023
GTA 6 publisher hints at a release date reveal: "we are getting closer to delivering the groundbreaking titles that our audiences have been anticipating"
That’s one way to talk around a release date When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6’s publisher has hinted at an incoming release date for the newly-announced game. Yesterday, November 8,Rockstar Gamessent the internet into a meltdown with a simple tweet:a GTA 6 trailer is debuting next month in December. Now, Rockstar’s publisher has delivered a little hint about a potential release date for the new game not being too far off.
Nov. 9, 2023
GTA 6 studio exec says AI could make game development easier, but "don't expect the price tags to go down"
As game development increases in budget, Rockstar believes generative AI could make a better, but still expensive game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rockstar Games’Grand Theft Auto 6is on the way, and there’s a lot of anticipation to see just how much of an upgrade the next game will be from the long-running GTA V. But as game development costs continue to grow, the current owners of Rockstar Games and the GTA franchise have already embraced the possibilities of generative AI technology as a potential boon for game dev, especially for games on the scale of GTA 6.
Nov. 9, 2023
Here's how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards 2023
Want the Golden Joystick Awards stream? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering how to watch the Golden Joystick Awards this year? You’ve come to the right place. The video game awards show takes place at London’s Royal Lancaster Hotel this Friday, November 10, at 8am PT / 11am ET / 4pm GMT. The whole shebang will see 23 awards given out, which is a record for the show.
Nov. 9, 2023
I've turned Alan Wake 2 into a detective pen-and-paper RPG and I'm having the time of my life
Opinion | Just call me the Alan Wake 2 notetaker When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whenever I settle down to play a session ofAlan Wake 2, I need a notepad and pen to hand. This is absolutely not a requirement when it comes to playing Remedy’s survival horror game, but it has become a self-imposed rule. Just as Saga is investigating the bizarre occurrences in Bright Falls, I feel like I’m doing some detective work of my very own in reality.
Nov. 9, 2023
Inside Out 2 trailer introduces Stranger Things star Maya Hawke as Anxiety
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DisneyandPixarhave released the first trailer for Inside Out 2 – and Riley’s back with brand new emotions. Pixar’s head of story Kelsey Mann is in the director’s chair, taking over for Pete Docter. The voice cast includes Kaitlyn Dias as Riley, Amy Poehler as Joy, Phyllis Smith as Sadness, Lewis Black as Anger, and Maya Hawke as anxiety.
Nov. 9, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 will cut parachutes to make cheaters go "splat"
“If a cheater is discovered, we may randomly, and for fun, disable their parachute” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we gear up for the full launch ofModern Warfare 3, the devs have published a few details about the latest revisions to the game’s Ricochet anti-cheat protections. One of the new systems will randomly cut the parachutes of cheaters to, using the studio’s own terminology, make them go “splat.
Nov. 9, 2023
Netflix confirms Arcane season 2 release date window
The streamer shared the news as part of Netflix Geeked week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Based on the hugely popular battle arena game, Arcane centers on sisters Powder and Vi, as they find themselves on opposite sides of a war between the utopian city Piltover and its oppressed underbelly Zaun. Against the backdrop of conflict, Vi tries her best to stop Powder from being corrupted by brutal, tech-savvy rebel Silco and turned into violent and manic anarchist Jinx, as she’s known in the source material.
Nov. 9, 2023
Venom 3 is first to get delayed as the actors’ strike ends
Here come the delays When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite the stop-start nature of Hollywood in recent months, there’s been plenty of news surrounding Venom 3 in the past year. Ted Lasso’s Juno Templehas been cast in a mystery role, as has Chiwetel Ejiofor. Kelly Marcel, writer of the first twoVenomfilms, is on board as director. He continued: “But I think it’s really important, if you go into something, thinking that one, two and three are the same… the same story, the same film.
Nov. 9, 2023
New MMO from Blizzard and Riot veterans is more World of Warcraft than Final Fantasy 14, but the team wants it to "fit into your lives"
You’ll be making a new character in Ghost if you want to try another class When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new studio made up of Blizzard and Riot Games veterans is taking more cues from World of Warcraft than Final Fantasy 14 regarding characters and alts for its new MMO, but that doesn’t mean the team isn’t building something that “fits into your life.
Nov. 9, 2023
Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game review: "A world filled with superstition and real evil"
If you’re a fan of the Old Gods of Appalachia podcast or are intrigued by a blend of dark folklore and cosmic horror in a historic setting, the Old Gods of Appalachia Roleplaying Game delivers a highly atmospheric narrative experience. It’s a standalone book, which means much of the content will be redundant for anyone who already has the Cypher System Rulebook. Still, the new thematic rules, gorgeous artwork and rich worldbuilding make it a great option for horror enthusiasts.
Nov. 9, 2023
Roguelike darling Risk of Rain 2 finally unveils its second expansion following cryptic Steam teasers
Seekers of the Storm continues the story When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Risk of Rain 2’s new expansion has been officially unveiled after a weird teaser earlier this week. As we recently reported, a bizarrenew Risk of Rain 2 listing on Steamseemed to point to a new DLC for the roguelike. All the new stuff was known as ‘EXXXXXXX-X,’ but now that teaser has given way to an official expansion reveal: Seekers of the Storm.
Nov. 9, 2023
Ryan Reynolds announces Deadpool 3’s new release window – via the medium of doggo
Every dog has its day. Even Dogpool. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ryan Reynolds has seemingly confirmedDeadpool 3’s new release window with the weirdest Deadpool variant ever: Dogpool. Attached is a picture of Dogpool themselves, who will seemingly have a part to play in the upcoming R-Rated MCU threequel. Theyeven have their own Instagram account, naturally. That wonderfulDeadpool-themed dog onesie isn’t the only fit check we’ve seen so far.
Nov. 9, 2023
Sonic devs want to know what Zelda Tears of the Kingdom and Armored Core 6 have that Frontiers doesn't
What does Link have that Sonic doesn’t? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The creator of Sonic the Hedgehog is questioning what games like The Legend of Zelda or Armored Core 6 have over Sonic Frontiers in a recent interview. In an interview withFamitsu(translated byAutomaton),Segagame director Morio Kishimoto and producer Sachiko Kawamura discussedSonic Frontiers’success and questioned what it is lacking when compared to other popular games.
Nov. 9, 2023
Steam Deck OLED is coming with a better screen and battery life
Valve had previously expressed doubt about the possibility of a Steam Deck OLED, and yet here it is When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Deck OLED has been revealed. The updated mobile console sports an HDR OLED screen, 30-50% better battery life, and faster WiFi downloads thanks to the addition of a Wifi 6E card.Valvesays Steam Deck OLED is also 30g lighter than the original model and will run cooler thanks to a bigger fan and updated thermals.
Nov. 9, 2023
Superman faces an alien attack as DC teases a new Suicide Squad and Batman and the Joker's "most brutal battle yet"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As DC’sTitans: Beast Worlddraws closer, the publisher has teased their plans for what will follow it - and it sounds like an unholy trinity of villains will be causing chaos for Batman and Superman. The architect of much of this carnage is Amanda Waller. Fans who have been keeping up with the comics will know that she has been manipulating events from behind the scenes for quite some time now.
Nov. 9, 2023
The actors' strike is now over as tentative deal is reached
The longest actors' strike in Hollywood history is coming to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The SAG-AFTRA union have agreed to a tentative deal with major studios which will bring to an end the longestactors' strikein Hollywood history. Reaching an agreement with the likes ofDisneyand Netflix on Wednesday November 8, the 118-day long strike officially ended just after midnight earlier today.
Nov. 9, 2023
The Boys season 4 teaser reveals timeline details – and answers whether you should watch Gen V
Abso-fuckin-lutely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether you watchedGen Vor not, you probably have alotof burning questions aboutThe Boys season 4. You’re in luck. The show’s official Twitter account has gone full WIkipedia, by laying out exactly what you need to know plot-wise and timeline-wise heading into the new season. Then, an A-Train-style runthrough of what everyone needs to know.
Nov. 9, 2023
The GTA community reacts to the GTA 6 trailer news: "The trailer alone will keep us satisfied till next year"
Interview | The excitement among the Grand Theft Auto community is palpable: “We’re so back” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Depending on where you look, the mere mention ofGTA 6can send you down an online hole faster than a white rabbit late for a very important date. Alice in Wonderland is indeed a fitting analogy when examining the conversation around the next step for the Grand Theft Auto series, because untangling fact from fiction, and separating imagination from reality, has underpinned the narrative for the last several years.
Nov. 9, 2023
The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes review - "Rachel Zegler emerges victorious"
Davis, Dinklage, Zegler, and the Games thrill, but Snow doesn’t quite summon the substance needed to fulfil this long-haul prequel’s ambitions. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. With director Francis Lawrence (Catching Fire,Mockingjay Part 1, andPart 2) returning, Ballad starts strong and bleakly dystopian in the post-war ‘Dark Days’.
Nov. 9, 2023
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is coming to Netflix just in time for the holidays
Letsa go! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Super Mario Bros. Movieis headed to Netflix just in time for the holiday season. “For the families that go a little too hard on Mario Kart over the holidays,” Netflixtweeted. “The Super Mario Bros. Movie will be on Netflix to help the healing. December 3!” Directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic from a screenplay penned by Matthew Fogel, the movie follows Mario and Luigi as they end up on a whirlwind adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom and must team up with Princess Peach and co.
Nov. 9, 2023
The Zelda community agrees this Hunger Games and Euphoria actor should play the titular princess
Hunter Schafer is a popular choice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda community sound really keen on Hunter Schafer playing the titular princess in the new movie. Nintendo announced anew movie based on The Legend of Zeldawas in development, andit didn’t take long for the fan-casting to begin. Practically from the time the movie adaptation was announced, Zelda fans have been clamouring for actor Hunter Schafer to play the titular role.
Nov. 9, 2023
There's a new (old) Black Panther protecting the streets of Wakanda
Preview | Meet King M’Teli, former ruler of Wakanda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. T’Challamay beback in Wakandaonce more, but he’s finding it a very different place to the country he once ruled. Now an outcast operating from the shadows he’s been battling the crime families that rule the Golden City, and facing off against the assassinDeathlok, while a supernatural threat looms in the form of the monstrous Kivu’Ma.
Nov. 9, 2023
This gorgeous Metroidvania has it all: Mexican folklore, tasty-looking food, and "combat-oriented" gameplay
Mariachi Legends has some of the prettiest pixel art I’ve ever seen, and I can’t stop drooling over its traditional Mexican cuisine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In another life, I’m a food critic. Tasting dishes from different cultures is undoubtedly my greatest passion next to video games, and so I ask that you forgive me before I go on way too long about the wonderfully rendered traditional Mexican cooking in the upcoming Metroidvania Mariachi Legends.
Nov. 9, 2023
This RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal is looking too good to miss ahead of Black Friday
Grab an RTX 4070 gaming laptop for just $999 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve never seen an RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal drop below $1,000 - well, I never had until earlier this week. I was expecting this year’s Black Friday deals to drop these upper mid-range monsters to around $1,100 or $1,200 at their lowest, but Best Buy has just gone and blown that theory out of the water.
Nov. 9, 2023
Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg’s latest WW2 drama takes to the skies in first star-studded Masters of the Air trailer
Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and Ncuti Gatwa all star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Meet the Bloody Hundredth. The pilots of the 100th Bomb Group are the focus of Masters of the Air,the new World War 2 drama from Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman– the minds who brought the acclaimed Band of Brothers and The Pacific to life.
Nov. 9, 2023
Valve says a "next-generation" Steam Deck 2 is coming, but it's at least 2 or 3 years away
Steam Deck OLED isn’t even out yet, but Valve is already teasing its next handheld When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve only just announced the Steam Deck OLED, but the company is already teasing a much more substantial upgrade to its popular handheld. Valveproduct designer Lawrence Yang tellsBloombergthat, following the release of the OLED model, his team is set to start work on Steam Deck 2, which is expected to take at least two or three years to come to market.
Nov. 9, 2023
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender gets its first trailer and a February release date
The gang’s all here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new trailer is very much in ‘teaser’ territory, but it does show off a whole lot of iconic characters, locations, and creatures from the original animated series, from Aang to Zuko. Perhaps most importantly, we get a nice, long look at Appa, who’s looking just as adorable as you could hope.
Nov. 8, 2023
Zelda movie director's canceled film could offer a hint at the vision for the live-action adaptation
Wes Ball was directing a Mouse Guard movie – but it was scrapped When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A live-action Legend of Zelda movie is on the wayfrom director Wes Ball – and, thanks to his scrapped Mouse Guard movie, we might have an idea what it could look like. As first pointed out byDiscussing Film, the previz work for Mouse Guard could be a clue to Ball’s vision for Zelda.
Nov. 8, 2023
Atlus quickly pulls Persona 5 Tactica down after it accidentally launched over a week early on Steam
Now that’s a big oops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Persona 5 Tactica accidentally launched a over week early on PC, albeit for just a few minutes. Earlier today, Atlus fans began to notice that Persona 5 Tactica carried an ‘Add to Cart’ option on Steam. This was unusual, since the strategy-RPG was still over a week out from launch on November 17, but lo and behold, Persona 5 Tactica had actually launched early on Steam, well ahead of schedule.
Nov. 8, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's Gauntlet of Shar is a daunting prospect for replays, but one player has worked out how to cheese the whole thing
The Shar Olympics aren’t always fun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It turns out you can makeBaldur’s Gate 3’s most torturous dungeon a little easier on yourself. The Gauntlet of Shar - or rather, the Shar Olympics - takes place in Act 2 of Baldur’s Gate 3, and they can be a real pain in the ass. Your party is forced through activities like navigating an invisible bridge, defeating nefarious demons that literally mirror your own party, and stalking through a maze filled with patrolling foes.
Nov. 8, 2023
Complete Destiny 2 The Final Shape guide to help you stop the end of the universe
Learn about the most important things to do in Destiny 2 The Final Shape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using this Destiny 2 The Final Shape guide, you’ll unlock new Exotic weapons, Prismatic powers, and more, helping you easily overcome the Witness. The campaign itself is reasonably straightforward, though it’s not without a few challenging missions and boss encounters, but once you’re done, you’re spat out into an endgame experience full of quests, activities, missions, and plenty of amazing loot and upgrades – as is standard forDestiny 2.
Nov. 8, 2023
Destiny 2 Season of the Wish solves a mystery its MMO community has been working on for 5 years
Wishes have been granted When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2is finally answering a mystery lingering since the Forsaken expansion ushered in The Last Wish raid over five years ago. We’re currently nearing the end of The Season of the Witch, which sees us aid Eris Morn. The big finale involves a community puzzle that’s eventually thrown up a big ol' tease that we’re finally finding out what the 15th and final wish is all about, leading intoDestiny 2 The Final Shape.
Nov. 8, 2023
Figuring out what the N7 Day 2023 teaser means for Mass Effect 5 is sending my fan theory brain into overdrive
Opinion | The Mass Effect 5 teaser has me once again ruminating on what lies ahead When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A universe of possibility In anofficial blog post, franchise director and executive producer Mike Gamble addressed fans on N7 Day – the community event that runs on November 7 every year – and spoke about how rewarding and challenging it is to envision the future of Mass Effect: “We’ve asked ourselves many of the same questions you’ve asked us over the years!
Nov. 8, 2023
GTA 6 could reportedly be announced "as early as this week," with a trailer next month
A new report says Rockstar is shaping up for a massive 25th anniversary celebration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Rockstar Gameshas revealed we’re getting aGTA 6 trailerto properly unveil the game next month. Original story:GTA 6could be announced in a matter of days, with a trailer to follow in time for the company’s 25th anniversary in December. In a report onBloomberg, veteran journalist Jason Schreier says that “people familiar” with rockstar’s plans claim an announcement could come this week.
Nov. 8, 2023
GTA 6 has been officially announced, with a trailer coming next month
“We are very excited to let you know that in early December, we will release the first trailer for the next Grand Theft Auto" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGTA 6announcement is official, and Rockstar has confirmed a trailer for the game will release next month. A report early this morning suggested theGTA 6 announcement was imminent, and also suggested that a trailer would be released to mark Rockstar’s 25th anniversary, which takes place next month.
Nov. 8, 2023
GTA 6 skeptic promised to drink their own urine if there was an announcement this week - and now "the deed is done"
“Less than a f***ing day” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday, one fan declared that ifGTA 6were officially announced this week, they would drink their own urine. They have now made good on that promise. Earlier this week, rumors and reports began to circulate that aproper GTA 6 announcement was coming soon. Of course, between theleaks and Rockstar’s acknowledgement of them, we already know the game is in the works, but it’s never formally been announced.
Nov. 8, 2023
GTA 6 sleuth thinks they've already located the official trailer, but no one believed them until now
The boy who cried Grand Theft Auto When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Rockstar Gameshas revealed we’re getting aGTA 6 trailerto properly unveil the game next month. Original story:OneGTA 6fan reckons they’ve found the trailer for the highly anticipated open-world game, though many were skeptical until a recent Bloomberg report said that, actually, a trailer does exist – and it should release properly next month.
Nov. 8, 2023
Halo developer addresses GTA 6 trailer leaks: "I feel sorry for the people at Rockstar who've been working towards this moment for so long"
Halo’s community manager has given an insight into gaming leaks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer for Halo has shared their frustration following the GTA 6 trailer leak, telling fellow devs to “please just let cool moments be cool moments.” Earlier today on November 8, a report went live that suggestedGTA 6 could be announced “as early as this week,“with a trailer next month.
Nov. 8, 2023
Halo Infinite's very expensive Master Chief armor sends it flying up Steam's revenue charts
The $22 cosmetic is doing great things for Halo Infinite When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Halo Infinite is currently traveling up Steam’s revenue charts thanks to Master Chief’s very expensive armor. As spotted by @Mr_ Rebs_ on Twitter, Halo Infinite has jumped up 47 spots on Steam’sGlobal Top Sellers Chart(by revenue) shortly after the release of the new Mark V armor cosmetic - which was inspired by Master Chief’s armor in Halo: Combat Evolved.
Nov. 8, 2023
Horizons of Spirit Island review: "You still get the full, deep, and demanding gameplay of the original"
Even though this is billed as an introduction to the beloved game, Horizons of Spirit Island is by no means less strategic than its predecessor. Less premium components help keep costs down, and the original’s tactical complexity is allowed to shine unblemished. However, this does mean that the game can be hard to learn despite being pitched as more accessible. Tough and highly varied strategy challenge Fosters genuine cooperation among the players
Nov. 8, 2023
How does the new Punisher Joe Garrison compare to Frank Castle?
What makes Joe Garrison the new Punisher? And what’s his connection to Frank Castle? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Punisher in the Marvel Universe as of November 8’sPunisher #1-Joe Garrison. We’ve known his name for a little while, but not his full backstory, or how he came to take up the mantle left behind by Frank Castle.
Nov. 8, 2023
I can't imagine Link speaking in the upcoming Zelda movie unless it's done right
Opinion | Link is known for being sparse with his words, but that might change soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s finally happening:Nintendo has announced a Zelda movie, and soon we might be faced with a Hyrulian hero who actually speaks. Sure, we know that Linkcantalk – how else would he be able to explain the wild goings-on inZelda Tears of the Kingdomto the citizens of Hyrule?
Nov. 8, 2023
I keep getting distracted by America's Ass and Kevin Feige in this new Lego Avengers Tower set
Avengers, assemble (this cool new Lego set) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The rumored Lego Avengers Tower is real, comes with 31 minifigures, and basically needs a room of its own to stand in. (At over 5,000 pieces, this thing isbig.) But that’s not what’s grabbing my attention. No - it’s Kevin Feige and his baseball cap, along with the butt of a certain Captain.
Nov. 8, 2023
Jack Nicholson really just wants to sit under a tree and read a book, not act
The surprising reason Jack Nicholson isn’t making movies anymore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jack Nicholson hasn’t officially retired, but it sounds like he won’t be making more movies anytime soon – and it’s for possibly the best reason ever. “A friend of mine wanted to put him in a movie,” Maron said, in conversation with Lou Adler, who is a friend of Nicholson’s (H/TTheWrap).
Nov. 8, 2023
Just like CD Projekt Red with The Witcher 4, Rockstar isn't quite ready to call it GTA 6 just yet
Technically, it’s still “the next Grand Theft Auto” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6 has been officially announced. Sort of. After keeping us guessing for a full 18 months and making us wait more than a decade for a follow-up to GTA 5, Rockstar says it’s all set to reveal the GTA 6 trailer next month. Except it doesn’t want to call itGTA 6just yet.
Nov. 8, 2023
Kevin Feige confirms his Star Wars movie isn’t happening
Kathleen Kennedy previously said it was never in development When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After much speculation, Kevin Feige’s Star Wars movie isn’t happening after all. WhenEntertainment Weeklyasked whether the film was still happening, the Marvel boss simply replied, “No.” Shortly before Star Wars Celebration, however, aVarietyreport claimed that Feige’s movie wasno longer in active development. Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy would go on to confirm this, telling reporters that Feige’s Star Wars project was “something announced in the press” and that “nothing ever got developed.
Nov. 8, 2023
Kevin Feige shuts down OG Avengers rumors, but confirms Scarlett Johansson's upcoming MCU project is still happening
“We did not discuss that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kevin Feige has addressed rumors that the original Avengers could be returning for another movie – and shot them down faster than you can say ‘Thanos.’ “We did not discuss that, is the truth,” Feige toldETon the red carpet atThe Marvelspremiere (around the 4:18 mark). “We’re doing a project with Scarlett.
Nov. 8, 2023
Last chance to save 40% on lightsabers, Disney toys, and more in huge sale
You can get 25% off in the UK as well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday isn’t even here yet, but you can get almost half off the sticker price forDisneytoys right now. Availablevia US shopDisney(orhere if you’re based in the UK), this ‘Toy Tuesday’ sale discounts sticker prices by 40% in the US and 25% for UK fans.
Nov. 8, 2023
Laysara: Summit Kingdom, "the first mountain city-builder," sets 2024 early access release window
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years. Having previously worked at GameSpot, CNET, and various other outlets writing features and coordinating event coverage, Alessandro enjoys playing games on PC, but also gives plenty of time to his Nintendo Switch.
Nov. 8, 2023
Lego Jurassic World Photograph locations guide
Find all 20 Photograph locations in Lego Jurassic World with our comprehensive guide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Photograph locations in Jurassic World Now that civilisation has once again taken hold, there are photo spots galore. The tripod is on the east corner of Main Street. Head into the T.rex arena to find the tripod sitting out in the open.
Nov. 8, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 cut Venom's fire weakness because it was too much to communicate to players
There were originally “like five different weaknesses of the Symbiote” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2director Bryan Intihar has an answer for why the sequel’s take on Venom isn’t weak to fire like his comic book counterpart. Light spoilers ahead for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 For reference, in the comics that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is drawn from, Venom has a couple of key weaknesses: high frequency sounds and fire.
Nov. 8, 2023
Mass Effect 5 devs says they're thinking hard about canon debates: "who really died?"
This could be a tricky situation to navigate When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect 5devs have sent the internet into a flutter by acknowledging ongoing debates around ‘canon’ deaths. Yesterday, November 7,BioWaregot Mass Effect fans everywhere very excited withan Epsilon teaser. The teasing footage showed a character donning a jacket embroidered with the classic ‘N7’ logo, but it’s the accompanyingblog postfor N7 Day that’s got some fans more intrigued.
Nov. 8, 2023
Netflix boss hints that Greta Gerwig's Narnia film will start filming next year
Netflix gives a promising update on Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an exclusive interview withCollider, Netflix’s head of film Scott Stuber shed some light on Gerwig’s team-up with the streaming giant in the creation of their upcoming adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s book series. “Well, I think people know that we’re aspirationally trying to get Greta Gerwig’s Narnia together and get that movie, which will be next year,” he revealed.
Nov. 8, 2023
New Ghostbusters 4 trailer sees returning cast members and confirms title
It’s called Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new teaser trailer for the next Ghostbusters movie has been released, and it looks cool as ice. Now titled Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, the short teaser sees New York City covered in ice. “For the first time in US history, people froze to death in the middle of July,” says the voiceover, as we find out something called the Death Chill has taken over.
Nov. 8, 2023
Newly announced Zelda movie director first manifested a live-action adaptation more than a decade ago
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thenewly announced Legend of Zelda moviedirector Wes Ball has had a live-action adaptation of the video game on his mind for a while – 13 years, to be exact. The movie was officially announced yesterday (November 7), butrumors of an adaptationhave been floating around for a while after the success of Nintendo’s latest big-screen release,The Super Mario Bros.
Nov. 8, 2023
Overwatch League is dead as Blizzard seeks "a new direction" for the FPS' competitive scene
After months of uncertainty, OWL is no more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of uncertainty, Blizzard is officially ending the Overwatch League as it transitions into “evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction.” In a statement toGG Recon, Blizzard drives the nail into OWL’s coffin officially. “We are transitioning from the Overwatch League and evolving competitive Overwatch in a new direction,” anActivision Blizzardspokesperson said.
Nov. 8, 2023
Pro Pokemon player says 80-90% of competitors hack: "It's a trade secret, but everyone 'in the know' knows this"
“Genning” competition-viable Pokemon isn’t likely to stop unless The Pokemon Company steps in more forcefully When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A professional Pokemon player has admitted that, in his estimation, 80-90% of competitors are using hacked ‘mons. Just last month,a number of competitive Pokemon players spoke out in reaction to last-minute changes that resulted in their disqualification from this year’s World Championships.
Nov. 8, 2023
Splatt! Starscream delivers the comic book kill of the year in Transformers #2
Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers is delivering truly evil Decepticons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The second issue of Daniel Warren Johnson’s terrificnew take on Transformersis published today. While much of the first half of the issue is spent establishing the relationships between Spike, Carly, and the Autobots, the issue quickly takes a much darker turn. We saw in #1 that Skybound’s version of the giant robot franchise isn’t afraid to shy away from violence from time-to-time, with Starscream going on a murderous rampage.
Nov. 8, 2023
Steam is reportedly adding features to let you limit play time and hide games from your friends
There’ll also be controls to let parents restrict purchases for children When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam is reportedly working on a feature that will let users seemingly hide games you’re playing from other users. Earlier today, SteamDB creator Pavil Djundik took to Twitter to claim new knowledge of a feature on the storefront fromValve. Apparently, the developer is working on a feature that will let users hide a game that they’re playing, so their friends on Steam can’t see them playing it.
Nov. 8, 2023
Super Mario Bros Wonder is the fastest-selling Mario game ever
Nintendo thinks the Super Mario Bros Movie is partly to thank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario Bros Wonderis the fastest-selling Mario game in history. Earlier this week, Nintendo announced that Super Mario Bros Wonder had sold 4.3 million copies around the world in two weeks since launch, according to apresentationfrom president Shuntaro Furukawa (thanks,Game Developer). That makes it the fatest-selling Mario game ever made.
Nov. 8, 2023
Thanos #1 debuts a new Illuminati, Marvel's superhero secret society
There’s a new Illuminati lurking in the Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It takes some serious superhero firepower to take on Thanos, the Mad Titan. But in November 8’s Thanos #1, a new incarnation of one of the most secretive and powerful super-teams of the Marvel Universe has reared its head, with some interesting new members.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Boys season 4 gets first look and release window
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First look posters forThe Boys season 4have been revealed, but we still have to wait a while for the new season. Prime Video shared two posters today, appropriately of arch-enemies Billy Butcher and Homelander. In one poster, Butcher stands defeated, surrounded by deflated balloons. In the other, Homelander stands proudly, arms outstretched, with confetti all around him.
Nov. 8, 2023
The DualSense is back down to its lowest ever price two weeks before Black Friday
So many colors to choose from… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re still a fortnight out from the official start of Black Friday, but the deals have already begun to pop up. The DualSense, the PS5’s innovative official gamepad, has dropped back down to its lowest-ever price in the US of$49.99 at Amazon. The controller isalso on sale at Best Buy, and at both retailers, you can get the full suite of colorways and designs at the same price.
Nov. 8, 2023
The GTA 6 trailer reveal proves no one does hype quite like Rockstar Games
Opinion | Whether said or unsaid, it’s been a joy to watch the saga unfold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been such a long road that when I woke up this morning, Wednesday, November 8, I didnotexpect to learn thatGTA 6 could reportedly be announced “as early as this week,” with a trailer next month. A few hours later – after a tidal wave of online excitement, furious speculation, heated debate and discussion, and even shared tales of aGTA 6 sleuth who thinks they’ve already located the official trailer, but who no one believed until now – I certainly didn’t expect Rockstar to confirm the rumors byofficially announcing GTA 6with a trailer, indeed, coming next month.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Legend of Zelda movie needs to be less Breath of the Wild and more Ocarina of Time
Opinion | Nintendo and Sony Pictures should use Ocarina of Time as a blueprint for the live-action movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The temptation, then, will be for the franchise to go with the Epona it rode in on. Breath of the Wild and its sequel, Tears of the Kingdom, account for nearly a third of the series’ all-time sales, and it’s hard now to imagine a return to the more rigid dungeon structure of adventures’ past.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Marvels director on Brie Larson's tips, cat allergies, and how Candyman prepared her for the MCU
EXCLUSIVE | Nia DaCosta recalls how fun it was to watch kittens hitting their marks, nerd out with Iman Vellani, and reunite with Teyonah Parris When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Having grown up reading X-Men and Spider-Man comics, filmmaker Nia DaCosta always envisioned herself making a Marvel movie. So, when the opportunity to direct Captain Marvel 2 came around, she jumped at the chance.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Marvels director reveals they used the Final Fantasy 7 spin-off movie to land their MCU gig
Nia DaCosta says she used Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children as a reference When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Nia DaCosta says she referenced Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children when pitching The Marvels. “One of my references when I was pitching for the film was from Advent Children. A couple of scenes from that, because it’s just amazing. Amazing movie and has really great fight scenes and has a really great ending sequence with the main character being thrown into the sky by all the other characters,” DaCosta toldIGN.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Marvels first reactions call the film "an MCU win" – with a shocking post-credits scene
The first reactions for The Marvels are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First reactions forThe Marvelshave hit the internet – and they’re overwhelmingly positive. The film, directed by Nia DaCosta, sees Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani’s Kamala Khan team-up on the big screen for the first time. “#TheMarvels was such a lovely, surprising, decent and delightful experience.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Marvels review: "A disjointed mini-Avengers that doesn't make a great deal of sense"
Marvel’s woes won’t be solved by a disjointed mini-Avengers that doesn’t make a great deal of sense. But the cats are Flerken great. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. EssentiallyFreaky Fridayin space, the latest addition to the MCU canon would appear, in theory, to have a straightforward premise: one that sees Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), her No.
Nov. 8, 2023
The MCU movies and shows to watch before The Marvels
Our essential picks for what to watch before the Captain Marvel sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvels isprobablythe most interconnected MCU project yet. It requires knowledge of not only the originalCaptain Marvelmovie, but at least threeDisneyPlus series. On top of that, there’s some wider watching you can do to make sure you’re on the pulse of the Captain Marvel sequel.
Nov. 8, 2023
The N7 Day Mass Effect teaser is actually a throwback to one of the game's original title pitches
But what does it mean for Mass Effect 5? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest Mass Effect teaser trailer is actually a throwback to one of the series' original title pitches. On November 7, aka N7 Day for Mass Effect fans, developerBioWareshared a vague message with fans that was actually full of binary numbers. This message ended up revealing theMass Effect Epsilon teaser video- which features an even more mysterious 30-second video.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Rock's 32 greatest movie moments
Can you smell what one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars is cooking? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Originating from wrestling royalty before achieving unmatched Hollywood stardom, there is no one else on Earth quite literally bigger than Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. When his dreams to play in the NFL were crushed, Dwayne Johnson took up his family’s profession in the wrestling ring and made his WWE (then WWF) debut in 1996, where he slowly evolved into “The Rock.
Nov. 8, 2023
The Zelda movie fan casting has already begun, featuring favorites from Stranger Things to Marvel
Here are some of the top picks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alive-action movie based on The Legend of Zeldais officially in development, and the community has already picked their dream cast. While plenty of the choices are pretty out there, some of the picks for Zelda and Link are pretty compelling. Taking on one of the most beloved video game characters of all time is no mean feat, that’s why we don’t envy the casting directors on this one.
Nov. 8, 2023
This Loki season 2 theory suggests OB could actually be the next MCU big bad
Is OB actually the Beyonder? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2may be hiding the villain ofAvengers: Secret Warsin plain sight, according to a new theory. “Was rewatchingepisode 5 of Lokilast night and had a fun thought – what if Ouroboros or a variant of him that we haven’t met yet is going to be our ‘Beyonder,’ and the events of Secret Wars are him playing out a sci-fi fantasy of his own design after Kang is defeated?
Nov. 8, 2023
This might be the best PS5 bundle I've seen yet, and we're still weeks away from Black Friday
I’ve never seen PS5 bundles including a full priced game this recent for free When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t see too many PS5 bundles gracing US shelves, and I should know - I’m on the hunt for them every week. However, Black Friday is rapidly approaching and now’s the time for savings - I just didn’t think we’d be seeing Spider-Man 2 offers so quickly.
Nov. 8, 2023
This roguelike deck builder mixes up genre greats for a Slay The Spire-like RPG with real-time combat
Racine is a roguelite deck-building RPG that is quite actually about playing your cards at the right time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the massive success ofVampire Survivorsand other oddball roguelikes, we’ve seen many games looking to jump into the number-crunching, auto-battler fray with their takes on the bizarre mash-up of genres - however, one upcoming game ups the ante with its spin on a roguelite, a stylish 2D adventure, and auto-battling deck-building RPG.
Nov. 8, 2023
Two major Starfield actors got their roles after Bethesda decided to axe voice protagonists: "Games never do this. Once you’re out you’re out"
Elias Toufexis gives props to Bethesda When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voices behind Starfield’s Andreja and Sam Coe were originally the voices for your character. As any Starfield player will tell you, the spacefaring RPG’s protagonist doesn’t have an actual voice. This wasn’t always the case though, as actor Elias Toufexis recently revealed on Twitter that himself and fellow actor Cissy Jones were originally cast as the male and female voice for the player character, respectively.
Nov. 8, 2023
With GTA 6 on the way, the FiveM devs are "expanding the possibilities of user-generated content" at Rockstar
“If people are consuming our intellectual property, we would like to monetize it if we can” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With properGTA 6info coming soon, one of the big question marks is whatRockstar’s acquisition of the devs behind the biggest GTA RP modswill mean for the upcoming game. That question was partially addressed at a recentearnings callfor Rockstar parent company Take-Two Interactive.
Nov. 8, 2023
Xbox is cracking down on third-party gamepads - here's how controllers actually get their official licensing
Welcome to the wonderful world of controller licensing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve recently bagged yourself a new third-party Xbox controller, you might receive a worrisome warning when you plug it into your console. “The connected accessory is not authorized”, the Xbox will tell you. It now seems as though any unofficial Xbox controllers will cease to work with the Series X and S going forward.
Nov. 8, 2023
Years of bogus GTA 6 leaks mean fans might finally know peace as reported official reveal looms, and they're struggling to cope
Grand Theft Auto fans are keeping their fingers crossed for the rest of the week When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:Rockstar Gameshas revealed we’re getting aGTA 6 trailerto properly unveil the game next month. Original story:GTA 6fans can’t believe the day has finally come for us to (hopefully) get some real updates from Rockstar about its upcoming game.
Nov. 8, 2023
3 years later, the original Mass Effect 5 reveal teaser could still be holding secrets to the series' future
Fans now have even more reason to analyze the obscure details in the first Mass Effect 5 teaser When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This cryptic message from Gamble was posted on N7 Day, which isBioWare’s fan celebration for all things Mass Effect. Gamble’s tease came in response to another user who was trying to decipher the muffled voices in the initial teaser.
Nov. 7, 2023
Alan Scott: The Green Lantern is a queer mainstream superhero story like few others
Writer Tim Sheridan talks about being unapologetically queer and brutally honest in his Alan Scott: The Green Lantern comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Scott, theGolden Age Green Lantern, made his comic debut back in 1941. But thanks to the modern story development of Alan Scott coming out as gay, he remains surprisingly relevant to the DC Universe.
Nov. 7, 2023
All Alan Wake 2 deer head locations and reward
Find and interact with all the deer heads in Alan Wake 2 for a reward When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are 12 Alan Wake 2 deer heads that you can find and stroke during your time as Saga, and while it’s not clear why you would do so, there is a reward for finding them all: a secret room full of supplies to help you through the last sequences ofAlan Wake 2.
Nov. 7, 2023
As Starfield languishes behind Skyrim and Fallout, fans are wondering where their updates are
“They want this game to last 10 years? Please do updates so that every so often it gets better and better” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldenjoyed an unprecedented amount of hype in the run-up to launch, but just two months after its arrival, its player numbers are surprisingly low. According toSteam DB, it’s currently hitting around 30,000 concurrent players per day on Steam and, at the time of writing, is nestled in at number 44 on the platform’smost played chart.
Nov. 7, 2023
Assassin's Creed dev is laying off over 100 employees, including Mandalorian VFX artists
Ubisoft says its latest downsizing is an effort to “streamline our operations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Nov. 7, 2023
Before Project 007 was greenlit, the Hitman studio had to convince the James Bond rights-holders to give video game adaptations another shot: "They were not looking for a game"
The creative team behind Project 007 says the new Bond game will be more than just a shooter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest issue of Edge has more details on Project 007 andDragon’s Dogma 2, and if you want to check it out, you can head over toMagazine Directto subscribe or buy individual issues. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter
Nov. 7, 2023
Bizarre Risk of Rain 2 teaser teases more for one of the best roguelikes going
It’s called EXXXXXXX-X - whatever that means When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the best roguelikes ever made might be getting new stuff very soon - via a very weird teaser. Earlier this week, aSteamstore page for ‘Risk of Rain 2 - EXXXXXXX-X’ first went live. The store page is still live at the time of writing and offers very few details other than the fact that it requires Risk of Rain 2 to play and that it’s ‘Coming Soon’ for players.
Nov. 7, 2023
Blizzard president says players have "no patience" and "want new stuff every hour"
Players are a demanding bunch according to Mike Ybarra When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard’s president Mike Ybarra is of the opinion that those who play games are always yearning for fresh content and don’t like to be kept waiting. “Players have no patience,” he says in a recent interview withThe Verge. “They want new stuff every day, every hour.
Nov. 7, 2023
Chicken Run 2 director reveals Mrs Tweedy originally wasn't set to return
Exclusive: Dawn of the Nugget director Sam Fell explains why they pivoted away from the sequel’s plan to introduce another baddie Bond-style When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggetis set to see feathered freedom fighter Ginger come face to face with her former arch nemesis Mrs. Tweedy once again. According to director Sam Fell, though, the frightening farmer wasn’t initially going to be in the Netflix sequel.
Nov. 7, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 won't get DLC until performance issues are fixed
Colossal Order pledges to not sell DLC until things are resolved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities Skylines 2’s developer has pledged to not release any paid DLC until it remedies performance issues. Cities Skylines 2 high rentHow to export in Cities Skylines 2Cities Skylines 2 pollution When Cities Skylines 2 launched last month in October, it was in bad shape.
Nov. 7, 2023
DC just gruesomely killed off a major Batman villain
The mystery of the three Jokers continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughingreaches its 12th and final issue this week. The limited series by writer Matthew Rosenberg, artist Carmine Di Giandomenico, colorist Romulo Fajardo Jr, and letterer Tom Napolitano, has followed Batman’s nemesis as he attempts to take his particular brand of chaos and carnage global.
Nov. 7, 2023
Dead by Daylight's Stranger Things DLC is back 2 years after it was removed due to licensing issues
Celebrate Stranger Things Day in Dead by Daylight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead by Daylight is bringing back its Stranger Things DLC two years after a licensing issue put an abrupt stop to the crossover. Now, almost two years later to the day, all of that same content has returned for Stranger Things Day. “We’re thrilled to renew this collaboration with Netflix, to bring back the Stranger Things Chapter, including the Underground Complex Map from the Hawkins National Laboratory, and the iconic Survivor duo composed of Nancy Wheeler, a tough aspiring journalist, and Steve Harrington, a former high school jock with a knack for finding trouble,” said Behaviour’s head of partnerships, Mathieu Côté.
Nov. 7, 2023
DnD Rogue class guide - how to play these artful tricksters
Strike hard and fast from the cover of darkness When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If your favorite characters have a penchant for bows, daggers, skullduggery, and hooded cloaks that are perfect for brooding in, the DnD Rogue class will suit you. These ne’er do-wells are an essential member of every party, and thanks to their fondness for not fighting fair, they can clean up in battle when used correctly.
Nov. 7, 2023
Emma Stone’s new TV show is stirring up very divisive reviews from critics
New comedy show The Curse conjures up a real mixture of critical reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just days before its release, Emma Stone’s new TV series The Curse has been met with divisive critic reviews online and onRotten Tomatoesdespite its current 83% score. The genre-bending show, from minds such asUncut Gems’ Benny Safdie, follows Stone and comedian Nathan Fielder as a newly married couple as they try to conceive a child while co-starring in their new home-improvement show.
Nov. 7, 2023
Ever feel like you're being watched in Alan Wake 2? This terrifying detail you probably missed proves you actually are
The owls are not what they seem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not just your imagination; there really is something subtly watching you during certain parts ofAlan Wake 2. Remedy’s latest is a full-blown survival horror packed with references to the studio’s earlier work, as well as little details you might not notice until it’s pointed out to you.
Nov. 7, 2023
Final Fantasy 16 sold well, but not enough to patch Square Enix's profits
Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster series also sold well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16reportedly sold well, but not enough to patch a hole inSquare Enix’s overall revenue. Note that this doesn’t mean Final Fantasy 16 hasn’t recuperated its development costs. There’s been no shortage of speculation surrounding Final Fantasy 16’s sales since it launched earlier this year, but there’s no evidence to hint at exactly how much money the game has made (or lost).
Nov. 7, 2023
Final Fantasy father Hironobu Sakaguchi has a "new project" in the works
This comes nearly a year after Sakaguchi first revealed a new game was in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s Hironobu Sakaguchi has officially started work on his next project. Earlier today, November 7, Sakaguchi took to Twitter to reveal that he visited Ise Jingu Shrine in Mie Prefecture, Japan, to thank the shrine at the start of his “new project.
Nov. 7, 2023
From Star Wars to Starfield, voice actors hit out at Microsoft's AI decision: "If you want to start a voice-acting career, don't bother"
Microsoft’s recent announcement has made the industry’s future look bleak for voice actors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsofthas introduced its latest AI efforts which are capable of generating character dialogue, and it’s got voice actors fearing for the future of the industry. Starfield companionsStarfield crewStarfield romances and relationships Elias Toufexis, who is mainly known for their role as Adam Jensen in the Deus Ex series and Sam Coe inStarfield, has tweeted their frustration over Microsoft’s announcement, saying: “I’ve said it for years now.
Nov. 7, 2023
Half-Life could have been called 'Fallout,' according to Valve developer
We could have ended up with ‘Bolt’, ‘Dirt’, or even ‘Trash’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Valve’s Half-Life series almost went by a very different name, according to one of its developers - including a title now commonly associated with a Bethesda game. Dario Casali, who started as a level designer at Valve in 1996, has been revisiting his time at the studio over on hisYouTube channel.
Nov. 7, 2023
Zack Snyder doesn’t think he went “far enough” with Sucker Punch
Exclusive: Zack Snyder talks Sucker Punch and subverting the genre film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Sucker Punch is probably the most obvious example of straightforward, pure satire that I’ve made. And I still think I didn’t go far enough, because a lot of people thought that it was just a movie about scantily clad girls dancing around in a brothel.
Nov. 7, 2023
In an unexpected callback to Morrowind, this Starfield perk is breaking legs when maxed out
“A Starfield player yeeted himself so hard into space he travelled back in time to another universe and landed in Morrowind” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Much like every otherBethesda Game Studiostitle,Starfieldhas seen players exploring a massive setting and experimenting with different builds for their characters. Unlike the other Bethesda games, though, Starfield presents a far greater setting to explore a variety of worlds that have different environments and levels of gravity to endure.
Nov. 7, 2023
Loki fans think they've spotted Miss Minutes in Ant-Man 3
Fans think they may have spotted Loki’s Miss Minutes hiding in another Marvel movie… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In Loki may have formally introduced Miss Minutes, but it looks like the cute clock may be working her way around the Marvel universe, as one fan has spotted her in the third Ant-Man movie. Miss Minutes first showed up inLoki season 1, as an artificial intelligence created by the God of Mischief’s antagonist He Who Remains, to observe and help the Time Variance Authority.
Nov. 7, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's Venom is the best take on the symbiote since my favorite Spidey game 28 years ago
Opinion | I haven’t enjoyed Venom’s presence this much since the symbiote’s Mega Drive and Genesis days When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It starts off with The Kingpin slandering Spider-Man on live television. Then it has Peter Parker donned in his iconic blue and red suit, infiltrating Doctor Octopus' hideout and laying waste to scores of his faceless goons.
Nov. 7, 2023
Mass Effect Epsilon teaser video lands on N7 Day
The N7 Day teasers for Mass Effect 5 are here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update 3:It looks like this is the final teaser we’re getting for the new Mass Effect game today. The final clip shows the character’s helmet and some sort of well-insulated N7 jacket. You can see all the teasers stitched together in the video below:
Nov. 7, 2023
Mass Effect fans and devs use N7 Day 2023 to send a message to BioWare following layoffs and low severance pay
“N7 Day this year will be a reminder to BioWare of the importance of loyalty to your crew” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mass Effect fans are using the game’s annual day of celebration to send a message toBioWareafter it laid off several employees last month. As all Mass Effect fans will know, November 7 marks ‘N7 Day’, where fans of the long-running series come together to celebrate the game, its characters, and everything in between.
Nov. 7, 2023
MMO devs give their blessing to an absurd exploit for a 16-year-old minigame, dedicate two themed worlds in its honor
The sq’irkin' don’t never gotta stop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In October, Old School RuneScape players discovered a game-breaking exploit for a 16-year-old minigame. Developer Jagex was surprisingly cool with the whole thing - in fact, now the studio has dedicated two themed worlds in the exploit’s honor. You can read more about howOSRS fans broke the game to farm XP and get addicted to fruitat that link, but in short, there’s an ancient stealth minigame in the MMO where you have to sneak past guards to steal some juicy fruits called sq’irks.
Nov. 7, 2023
Netflix has 10 new movies with high Rotten Tomatoes scores to stream this month
Netflix has some strong new choices this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. November on Netflix brings with it some excellent new releases – and among them are some seriously good films with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 80% or higher. We’ve rounded up our recommendations below, featuring brand new releasesThe Killerand Nyad, along with some pop culture staples likeThe Big Lebowski.
Nov. 7, 2023
New Lords of the Fallen content roadmap addresses controversial post-launch changes
Along with inventory upgrades and new questlines, the Lords of the Fallen dev will now split up balance tweaks between PvE and PvP content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s safe to say, we’ve released a fair few updates since launch; many of which have been in direct response to your feedback, including reducing mob density, increasing boss difficulty, and restoring vestiges to NG+ mode.
Nov. 7, 2023
Night in the Woods co-creators cancel their new studio's debut project amid "serious" health issues
“This is the end of the development of Revenant Hill” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Glory Society, an indie studio founded by Night in the Woods co-creators Bethany Hockenberry and Scott Benson, has some very sad news for fans: its debut projectRevenant Hillis canceled and the studio is suspending operations due to serious health issues impacting two of its key developers.
Nov. 7, 2023
Nintendo announces live-action Zelda movie
A live-action Zelda movie is in development with director Wes Ball When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has announced that a live-action film based on The Legend of Zelda is now in development. It will be produced by Nintendo and Arad Productions, and is set to be directed by Wes Ball. Nintendo will finance “more than 50%” of the project, withSonyPictures picking up the rest of the bill and handling distribution, according to apress release.
Nov. 7, 2023
Nintendo president shoots down Switch 2 reports, says tech patents aren't evidence of new console plans
Nintendo also confirmed it saw increased profits thanks to Tears of the Kingdom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s president has shot down reports of newSwitch 2hardware having been demoed earlier this year. In a press conference earlier today, November 9, Nintendo president Shuntaro Furukawa directly addressed reports that Nintendo had briefed developers on new hardware earlier this year.
Nov. 7, 2023
Nvidia will reportedly unveil RTX 4000 Super GPUs at CES - should you wait?
Is waiting till after Black Friday wise? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the moment, Nvidia has a complete squad ofbest graphics cardcontenders, with theNvidia GeForce RTX 4090heading up the pack. Only problem is, not everyone is happy with the specs each GPU provides, particularly when it comes to mid-range VRAM. However, if new rumours shared by reliable leakerKopite7kimiare to be believed, we’ll end up with some refreshed options with an extra kick.
Nov. 7, 2023
Players of this upcoming survival game can't believe how stunning its environments are
Nightingale is out next year, but it already looks perfect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This upcoming survival game has already impressed players with its beautiful environments, and it’s still in early access. Nightingale is an open-world survival game that sees players build, craft, fight, and explore mystical portals that lead to the beautiful but dangerous Fae realms. Although the PvE co-op game looks fun regardless, one of the main takeaways from those playtesting the game is that it’s environments are gorgeous, and it really doesn’t take an environment artist to see exactly what they mean.
Nov. 7, 2023
Shocked observers cry "black magic" after Hogwarts Legacy Switch gameplay leaks and somehow looks half decent
Well, those PS1 Hagrid comparisons haven’t aged well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some very unofficialHogwarts LegacySwitch gameplay has leaked, and everyone’s wondering what sort of Dark Magic is being used to make it look so good. As is being discussed onReddit, someone managed to get their hands on a copy of Hogwarts Legacy on Switch ahead of its November 14 release date, and they recorded a video of the open-world behemoth running shockingly smoothly on Nintendo’s mobile hardware.
Nov. 7, 2023
Sony Inzone Buds review: "an ANC hit but lacking in some areas"
The Sony Inzone Buds offer a solid experience in isolation, but with sacrifices in compatibility and a low-quality microphone, they’re not the complete package for gamers. Yes, the active noise cancellation and overall sound quality are impressive but the quality of life for iPhone users in particular isn’t going to be enough to justify this price tag. Long lasting comfort Subtle aesthetic in black model Best in class active noise cancellation
Nov. 7, 2023
StarCraft might return, but maybe not as a strategy game
Blizzard’s president has hinted at the possibility of a StarCraft revival, but a new game may not stick to the series' RTS roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. StarCraft could be making a comeback and possibly in an entirely different genre. Despite its status as a genre-defining strategy series, it’s been well over a decade since the last StarCraft game launched.
Nov. 7, 2023
Stranger Things season 5 script reveal teases Will Byers flashback
Should I stay or should I go now? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To celebrate Stranger Things day, the writers of the Netflix show shared a tantalizing glimpse into the final season. Posting onTwitter, they shared the first few lines of the show’s opening to season 5. This reads: “Darkness. The sound of cold trees. Groaning trees. And… a child’s voice.
Nov. 7, 2023
Heartbreaking Attack on Titan callback makes the finale even more tragic
The Final Chapter’s most traumatic scene just got worse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just when you thought Attack on Titan couldn’t rip your heart out anymore, one eagle-eyed viewer has spotted an incredible callback that makes the finale’s most traumatic scene even more tragic. Earlier in the Final Season, Eren glimpsed a pregnant woman at the port in Marley.
Nov. 7, 2023
Survival RPG Enshrouded took Steam Next Fest by storm thanks to a blend of Valheim and Dark Souls - and it's out in January
Enshrouded’s demo was a certified hit last month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofSteam Next Fest’s big winners is an intriguing survival RPG, and it’s just got a release date. The trailer above shows some of the monstrous foes we’ll be going up against in January, in hectic fast-paced combat. There’s all sorts of weapons to earn and unlock, including lightning-imbued staffs and fiery swords, or you can just go around decking everyone and everything with a haymaker.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Boys season 4 could see one Gen V character try to kill Homelander, according to this theory
We may be in for a bloody good time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s all to play for inThe Boys season 4after thefinale of spin-off show Gen V– but could Homelander’s downfall be on the cards? Some viewers certainly think so, after we learned the full extent of Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair)’s powers. Much like vice-presidential candidate Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit),Marie has the power to manipulate blood.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Epic Games Store still isn't profitable, and users suspect the laggy launcher might have something to do with it
“Hmm… I wonder why?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part of an ongoing trial, an executive has revealed that theEpic GamesStore still isn’t profitable, and after years of roasting the Steam competitor the PC gaming community has some theories about why that might be. Take the video from Digital Foundry’s Alexander Battaglia below for example. Here, Battaglia demonstrates how you can launch Steam and get into a game ofAlan Wake 2in the space of about 10 seconds.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Marvels director reveals its comic book inspirations, from Spider-Man to Carol Danvers' recovering alcoholic arc
EXCLUSIVE | Nia DaCosta opens up about her love of Kelly Sue DeConnick’s Captain Marvel run, and nerding out on set with Iman Vellani When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While chatting withGamesRadar+, the filmmaker, who co-wrote the movie with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik, revealed that 1982’s Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16 had a big influence on the film, as did a more recent Captain Marvel run of Kelly Sue DeConnick’s, which sees Carol Danvers struggling with sobriety.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Marvels trailer confirms rumored cameo as a beloved MCU character returns
The rumors are true When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The final trailer for The Marvels goes out with a bang – and confirms a major cameo. Yes, that’s right: Tessa Thompson’s Valkyrie is back in anotherMarvel Phase 5movie. We see her towards the end of the movie looking very regal as she speaks to Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel. “You can stand tall without standing alone,” Valkyrie says in a brief cutaway scene.
Nov. 7, 2023
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon sets theatrical release date ahead of Netflix debut
You’ll have to live in one of four cities to see Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon in theaters before its Netflix debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon is headed to theaters for a limited time ahead of its Netflix debut. Per Snyder himself, Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire is set to hit theaters on December 15 in Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and London – and will be screened in 70mm.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Marvels trailer teases Thanos appearance with intriguing new dialogue
Could Thanos be back? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelshas an explosive brand new – and final – trailer, and it’s packed with cameos and big reveals. One of the most eyebrow-raising moments, though, is a new line of dialogue from none other than the MCU’s greatest villain: Thanos. Yep, that’s right. The purple Titan is back, or so it seems.
Nov. 7, 2023
The new Invincible game launches next week, and it's free for Amazon Prime subscribers
RPG meets visual novel Invincible Presents: Atom Eve launches next week for free with Prime Gaming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Invincible Presents: Atom Eve, the RPG-meets-visual novel hybrid based on the hit comic and animated series, is launching next week - and it’s set to be free for Amazon Prime subscribers. The game will launch on PC via Steam and theEpic GamesStore on November 14.
Nov. 7, 2023
There was one Alan Wake 2 location I couldn't wait to visit, but it proved to be pure nightmare fuel
Opinion | Alan Wake 2’s caffeinated theme park certainly woke me up… just not in the way I was expecting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InAlan Wake 2, the light from my torch cuts through the darkness to illuminate the smiling face of a big coffee pot statue. The literally caffeinated figure wears an oversized bow-tie and is perched on a ledge, framed by trees that obscure the gray skies above.
Nov. 7, 2023
This literally face-melting Baldur's Gate 3 glitch is so horrifying that it puts even Orin the Red to shame
Face/Off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Last week,Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 4dropped, bringing more than 1,000 fixes to Larian’s CPRG. As with any patch that large, however, there’s a pretty good chance it’ll mess with your mods, which is exactly the fate that befell one player - with horrifying results. Taking to the game’s subreddit in the wake of patch 4, KingFreakKelo shows off an unfortunate interaction between some part of the update and one of their mods.
Nov. 7, 2023
This logo in The Marvels trailer is either confirmation of X-Men in the MCU or the biggest red herring yet
X marks the spot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvels has teased the X-Men before – but not like this. Thanks to the latest trailer, MCU fans are convinced that the mutant group will be rocking up in theCaptain Marvelsequel. One blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment from The Marvels trailer sees Monica Rambeau standing near a monitor. While some think they can see Beast and Storm on the screen (we’re not so sure, personally), it certainly looks like the classic X-Men logo on the bottom right of the screen.
Nov. 7, 2023
Tyranids Combat Patrol review: "A great selection of models, but there are better ways to get them"
Combat Patrol: Tyranids is a great, beginner-friendly starting point for an army of space bugs that features a good range of models and units, allowing you to expand in practically any direction. Like every other Combat Patrol, it offers a good discount on the included models too… but it’s far from the best deal available. Detailed miniatures, and a lot of them A nice mix of units shows off the Tyranids' in-game capabilities
Nov. 7, 2023
Surprise! Crunchyroll has added games to its anime subscription service
Opinion | Crunchyroll Game Vault is a solid start to what could be much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Popular anime streaming service Crunchyroll has joined the likes of Netflix and Apple today by now offering games in addition to everything else it does. The new Crunchyroll Game Vault features a set of mobile games without ads or in-app purchases that subscribers can access at no additional charge.
Nov. 7, 2023
The Marvels trailer sends X-Men rumors into overdrive with a glimpse of one familiar suit
Could the new trailer have confirmed an X-Men cameo? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest trailer forThe Marvelshas sent X-Men rumors into overdrive in more ways than one, andRedditorsare convinced they’ve spotted one mutant in particular. At around the 1:45 mark, a figure walks past Monica (Teyonah Parris) in a familiar monochrome suit – and some people are convinced it’s Storm, played by Halle Berry in the 00s movies.
Nov. 6, 2023
Zack Snyder confirms Rebel Moon and Army Of The Dead share a universe
Exclusive: Director Zack Snyder says there is some crossover between Army of the Dead and his upcoming movie Rebel Moon. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In thenew issue of Total Film, which hits shelves this week, directorZack Snyderreveals that his upcoming action slash space adventure Rebel Moon shares a universe with his Netflix zombie film series. “Army of the Dead has a pretty vast mythology that never made it into the movie.
Nov. 6, 2023
A classic D&D RPG that never got an official remaster now has its enhanced edition thanks to fans
After the source code for Icewind Dale 2 was lost, a remaster seemed impossible - but modders did it anyway When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A team of modders has just released Icewind Dale 2: Enhanced Edition, a remastered version of the classic D&D RPG that offers modern quality-of-life features and a host of gameplay improvements that expand the original’s content and cut back on some of its more tedious elements.
Nov. 6, 2023
A masterpiece or a disappointment? Attack on Titan fans weigh in on the show's divisive ending
Reactions to Attack on Titan’s ending range from “awful fan fiction” to a “masterpiece” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “The end of one of the greatest stories of all time. This piece of art has provided me with every emotion possible,” onewrote on Twitter. Anotheradded: “The people who said the ending was bad did not understand AOT and I just feel sorry for y’all tbh.
Nov. 6, 2023
Alan Wake might be a godly author – but is he a good one?
Opinion | If Alan Wake is a hack author, what does that mean for the game itself? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2has a moment in the first act where the titular character is exploring “The Dark Place,” a realm shaped by his own thoughts and creative will and mixed with a healthy dose of otherworldly evil.
Nov. 6, 2023
Ark: Survival Ascended devs lay out console release plans, and how they're fixing things after 'Mixed' Steam release
The open-world survival community has plenty on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ark: Survival Ascended should be on Xbox next week, though PlayStation fans will have to wait a little bit longer. That comes from developer Studio Wildcard, who has provided a state of play over the open-world survival glow-up on an official forum. The team says that it’s “on track” for a November 14 launch, and, as we get closer to the day, you’ll get a better idea regarding release times and the like.
Nov. 6, 2023
Attack on Titan creator explains why the anime didn’t have a happy ending
War never changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So, that’s it. After 10 years and almost 100 episodes, Attack on Titan is over. Now, the manga’s creator Hajime Isayama has commented on the particularly bleak conclusion that played over the anime’s closing credits – and why he had to “give up” on a happy ending. Attack on Titan ending explained
Nov. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 sex speedrunners rejoice after Larian immediately reversed Lae'zel change - without telling anyone
A fix following Patch 4 has lowered Lae’zel’s standards once more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sex speedrunning is back inBaldur’s Gate 3, thanks to Larian. Baldur’s Gate 3 Patch 4 rolled out last week,bringing over 1,000 fixes, changes and tweaks to Larian’s acclaimed RPG. While from most players' perspective, it improved the game, those competing toromance party members as quickly as possiblewere dismayed to find thatthe patch made the process of getting laid a lot more drawn outby having Lae’zel up her standards considerably.
Nov. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 trickster deals potentially record-breaking damage to a late-game boss by giving them 87,000 gold and dealing at least 1160 damage in a single hit
Follow the money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThisBaldur’s Gate 3trick attack might be the strongest single attack we’ve seen in Larian’s RPG to date, and it all revolves around gold and pickpocketing. You might already know about the pickpocketing damage trick in Baldur’s Gate 3. It goes something like this: sneak up on a boss, give them a load of your gold, then attack them with a weapon called Twist of Fortune, a Morningstar that deals its damage again for every 300 gold that the enemy is holding.
Nov. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 update hints at a new difficulty mode built for the most hardcore D&D fans of all
Sounds like the long-awaited permadeath Honour mode is coming soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new achievement has appeared in some versions ofBaldur’s Gate 3, seemingly hinting at a new difficulty mode built around permadeath. Earlier this week, anumberofplayerswho own Baldur’s Gate 3 on the GOG PC storefront found that a new achievement for the RPG had been added on that platform.
Nov. 6, 2023
Blizzard president says he's "really proud" of Overwatch 2, Diablo Immortal, and Diablo 4
“I think those games have been very big moments for us” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Nov. 6, 2023
Blizzcon pushes Overwatch World Cup livestream offline, leaving the commentary to be live-tweeted to fans
Fans couldn’t watch the ending of the South Korea vs Canada match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Overwatch 2fans had to rely on someone live-tweeting the commentary of a World Cup game as Blizzcon took over the livestream. As you can see from the tweet thread below, by the time South Korea vs Canada’s fourth match took place, Reinforce had to commentate (via Twitter) every major play that happened during the event.
Nov. 6, 2023
Delightful Zelda 2-inspired indie Sheep Lad promises "engaging close-quarters combat" in an expansive world
Developer Robin Poe is planning to launch a Kickstarter for this charming RPG platformer in the near future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modern Zelda titles are all about giving the player the freedom to explore a massive open world and, in the case ofTears of the Kingdom, build anything you like by sticking together whatever objects you can find.
Nov. 6, 2023
Diablo 4 devs say you shouldn't expect Master Chief or any other Xbox characters to invade Sanctuary anytime soon
Speaking to the Xbox deal, game director Joe Shely says he’s excited for Xbox to “help us continue to do the things that we’re good at” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While Gibson denied that the Xbox mascot will be invading Sanctuary anytime soon, he did leave the door open for future opportunities. “There’s no plans right now that we could share,” he says.
Nov. 6, 2023
Diablo 4 devs tease that the cow level may be real after all, dooming the community to maintain its eternal search
It’s been a long few months for the cow-mmunity When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s developers have offered up a slight tease about the sought-after ‘cow level’. The secret level is something that’s been hunted by Diablo 4 sleuths since launch, but to no avail. Last month though,players thought they’d come close to unlocking the unconfirmed secret level, and all they had to do was slay nearly 2,000 poor cows.
Nov. 6, 2023
Diablo 4 seasons will overlap with expansions like the Vessel of Hatred
Expansions “won’t pause” new seasons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it stands, Diablo 4 is cycling through new seasons every three months – each offering unique game mechanics, endgame activities, and rewards tied to free and premium battle pass tiers. Since launch, we’ve had the Season of the Malignant and the Season of Blood, and these sort of themed seasons are set to continue in perpetuity.
Nov. 6, 2023
Diablo 4 teaser hints at Priest being the next class, but many fans are praying it's Paladin
The action-RPG’s first expansion is adding a new class, but what could it be? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some players reckon Priest will be the next class added toDiablo 4, while others are praying it’s Paladin. “My guess is Priest will be the next Class,” user makz242 says over on theDiablo 4 subreddit, “and one of its builds will be something similar to past Paladins.
Nov. 6, 2023
PlayStation announces "termination" of Twitter support starting next week
Starting November 13, players will no longer be able to share media from their console to Twitter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas announced thatPlayStation Networkusers will soon no longer be able to share media directly to their linked Twitter (now X) accounts. Taking cues from Xbox, which announced earlier this year that its consoles woulddrop supportfor the social media platform, PlayStation will now end Twitter integration for PS5 and PS4 on November 13.
Nov. 6, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 writer asks fans to stop making demands over their least-favorite characters
Kazushige Nojima has been harassed by some demanding fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Remake’s scenario writer has responded to fans demanding he kill off certain characters in the upcomingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Long-serving Final Fantasy writer Kazushige Nojima took to Twitter over the past weekend to ask fans to stop sending him certain messages. In the tweet below, Nojima states that while everyone is entitled to their opinions and beliefs, he wants fans to stop sending him messages demanding he kill off or remove certain characters from the ongoing Final Fantasy 7 remake trilogy.
Nov. 6, 2023
First Hunger Games prequel reactions call the film better than the originals
Reactions to The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes are in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first reactions toHunger Gamesprequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes are here – and they’re pretty much unanimously blown away, with some even going as far as saying the prequel is better than the original movies. The film, which tells the story of Coriolanus Snow long before he was ruler of Panem, stars Rachel Zegler, Viola Davis, Peter Dinklage, Jason Schwartzman, Hunter Schafer, and Tom Blyth.
Nov. 6, 2023
Gareth Edwards says new Godzilla movie is a candidate for the "best of all time"
“This is what a Godzilla movie should be” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “There were a lot of things that I felt were very new for Godzilla, and I felt jealous the whole time I was watching the movie,” Edwards told Japanese publicationCinema Today(viaComicbook.com). “This is what a Godzilla movie should be. [Godzilla Minus One] must be mentioned as a candidate for the best Godzilla movie of all time.
Nov. 6, 2023
James Gunn reassures fans that strikes won't delay DCU launch
Creature Commandos is still set to kick off the DCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The team of mutant heroes, created by J.M DeMatteis and Pat Broderick, first appeared in Weird War Tales back in 1980. The seven-episode animated series sees Amanda Waller (Viola Davis) create a black ops team of monstrous prisoners – including a vampire, a werewolf, and a gorgon.
Nov. 6, 2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name review: "Yet another swansong for Kiryu"
Ticks all the traditional Like a Dragon boxes Return to form for Kiryu Good variety to the combat Meandering story Forces you to engage with mediocre optional content Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Release date: November 8Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X, PC, Xbox One, PS4Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku StudioPublisher: Sega
Nov. 6, 2023
Loki writer talks Easter eggs, Loki's new superpower, and why he's itching to work on the MCU'S X-Men movie
Exclusive: Eric Martin opens up on Hunter B-15’s Sacred Timeline identity, his Marvel hopes, and Sylvie’s eye-opening chat with the God of Mischief in ‘Science/Fiction’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forLoki season 2. If you’re not yet caught up, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! It was good news and bad news for the God of Mischief inLoki season 2 episode 5.
Nov. 6, 2023
Marvel is introducing a new category that might win back burned-out MCU fans
Could this be the answer to franchise fatigue? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is introducing a new category label for its movies and TV shows – and it could help to win back fans burned-out by the sheer volume of the MCU’s output. The new category, named Marvel Spotlight, aims to point out the movies and shows that don’t require much knowledge of the wider MCU to enjoy.
Nov. 6, 2023
Marvel Studios puts Echo in the Spotlight - and draws a connection to a classic comic
Marvel Spotlight was the anthology comic that launched Ghost Rider and Werewolf By Night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studiosreleased thefirst trailerfor the upcoming Echo streaming series on Friday - a bone-crunching clip that went big on the violence, setting out the show’s stall as the MCU’s first TV-MA rated show. That’s not the only thing that’s a little bit different about Echo.
Nov. 6, 2023
Marvel's Blade reboot will be rated R
This marks the MCU’s second-ever R-rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Blade reboot has officially been given an R rating. “They gave me the R, which is so important,” Director Yann Demange toldDeadline. The upcoming superhero-horror is a reimagining of Marvel’s 1998 pre-MCU film, and stars two-time Oscar winner Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire slayer, taking over for Wesley Snipes – who played Blade in not one, but three films.
Nov. 6, 2023
Miles Morales is now Insomniac's lead Spider-Man, in a move that was planned "pretty early on"
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was always going to end how it did When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AfterMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, Miles Morales is the lead Spider-Man in theInsomniacseries - a move that was decided “very early on” according to developers. In an interview withGizmodo, narrative director Ben Arfmann and advanced writer Brittney Morris share some insight intoMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s endingand what it means for the future of Insomniac’s Spider-Man games.
Nov. 6, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 will instantly kill you for going off script in a mission
Without so much as a warning When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty:Modern Warfare 3hasquitean interesting approach to players disobeying directions during the campaign. Modern Warfare 3’s campaign component launched just last week, and already players have sped through the entire single-player gauntlet. It turns out that, in an early-game mission, alerting a base to your presence and not taking a stealthy approach will result in the game itself instantly killing your character out of nowhere.
Nov. 6, 2023
My 6-year plight to own my favorite JRPG involved a rave, an all-nighter in Manhattan, and a region-locked PS2
Opinion | Suikoden is a special series that’s totally worth the effort When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The drunk guy in the nightclub toilet told me to check GameStop on Fifth Avenue. Despite his state of inebriation in the wee hours of Saturday morning – his slurred speech barely audible against the muffled bass and piano loops booming from the main room – he was clear that the bargain bins at the video games store might, justmight, contain one or two rogue copies of Suikoden 3.
Nov. 6, 2023
Netflix's new number 1 show is being praised by viewers as "stunning" – despite low Rotten Tomatoes critic score
The show is being called “excellent” and awards worthy by viewers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix’s new number 1 show is being praised by viewers – despite its low Rotten Tomatoes critics' score. All the Light We Cannot See, directed by Shawn Levy and developed by Steven Knight from Anthony Doerr’s novel of the same name, only scored 24% with critics onRotten Tomatoes, but is currently Netflix’s number one show worldwide.
Nov. 6, 2023
Xbox's Phil Spencer considers PS5 and Nintendo Switch players part of the Xbox community
This is Spencer’s mindset after the Activision Blizzard acquisition closed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox headPhil SpencerconsidersPS5and Nintendo Switch users part of the overarching Xbox community. Speaking to Japanese publicationFamitsuin a new interview, Spencer was asked about his vision now thatMicrosofthas successfully acquiredActivision Blizzard. The Xbox head stated that because the acquisition lets Xbox put more games on PS5 and Nintendo Switch platforms, he consequently considers players on said platforms to be part of the Xbox community.
Nov. 6, 2023
Samsung’s monstrous Odyssey Ark monitor is at its lowest price ever, and I wish I had room for it
A monstrous monitor with a meaty price cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Run, don’t walk, asSamsung’s 55-inch Odyssey Ark gaming monitor is down to its cheapest ever price ahead of Black Friday. It’s without a doubt one of the most preposterous panels out there given its sheer size, immersive curve, and 4K specs, but I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous of anyone who picks one up.
Nov. 6, 2023
Samsung’s QD-OLED monitor is $600 ahead of Black Friday, and I’m pretty impressed
This QD-OLED deal is quite delightful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I normally wait till Black Friday to start getting serious about QD-OLED monitor deals, but Amazon’s current 34-inchSamsungOdyssey G8 deal is worth talking about. Your bank account will still have to make peace with the fact it’s a premium panel, and that naturally means you’ll pay more. However, if you’re looking to embrace cutting edge screen tech while retaining other valuable gaming features, you shouldn’t stick your nose up at this offer.
Nov. 6, 2023
Spider-Man and Venom will battle it out in Giant-Size Spider-Man #1
Miles Morales and Dylan Brock will fight in a new Giant-Size Spider-Man #1 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man vs. Venomis a rivalry that’s been going on for over 30 years - but not quite like this, as Dylan Brock, the current Venom and son ofEddie Brock, is going toe-to-toe with Peter Parker’s Spider-Man protege, Miles Morales, in January.
Nov. 6, 2023
Starfield actor reveals they failed an audition to play their own character in Deus Ex: "I hated what the body actor did"
Elias Toufexis plays both Adam Jensen in Deus Ex and Sam Coe in Starfield When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor behind Sam Coe inStarfieldhas said they once had to audition to play their own character’s body when working on Deus Ex back in 2008 - and they didn’t get the part. Elias Toufexis, who is known for his work as Adam Jensen in Deux Ex, has told fans he once failed an audition to play Jensen despite the fact he was already down to voice him due to being two inches too short.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Baldur's Gate 3 opening certainly resembles one of the greatest CRPGs of all time, and the D&D game's writers know it
“Arcanum did that” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this week, Baldur’s Gate 3 composer Borislav Slavov posted an image of the Arcanum cover art onTwitter, asking “Does anyone remember and want to see a sequel to this marvel?” Among those who responded was BG3 writer Kevin VanOrd. “Fun story: very early in BG3 development when we talked about starting the game at basically the crash of a ship, my first response was: Arcanum did that.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Bear season 3 officially confirmed, and it will be released next year
Yes chef! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Considered one of the best shows on TV, the series returned with its second season on Hulu andDisneyPlus earlier this year. It clearly proved to be just as popular as its acclaimed first season too with the news it will be returning to the screen once again. Jeremy Allen White will be back as Carmy in season 3, alongside Ayo Edebiri’s Sydney and Ebon Moss-Bachrach’s Ritchie.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Boys season 4 will pick up "a couple of days" after the Gen V finale
“All that folding-in-on-itself timeline stuff that I think other comic book universes find themselves having to do is just bewildering for me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We may still have a little while to wait untilThe Boys season 4arrives on Prime Video – but in the world of the show, barely any time at all will have passed.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Marvels director addresses debate that you need to watch TV shows to understand the movie
Exclusive: Nia DaCosta knows not everyone will have watched Ms. Marvel and WandaVision prior to seeing The Marvels, so she leant into confusing ‘em When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nia DaCosta knows not everyone will have watchedSecret Invasion,Ms. Marvel, andWandaVisionprior to seeing The Marvels, so she did what any co-writer-director would do in that situation… She set out to confuse audiences more.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Marvels director teases a "weary" Nick Fury following Secret Invasion, but promises he still has his sense of humor
EXCLUSIVE | Nia DaCosta opens up on Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson’s friendship, Fury’s buried beef with Goose, and how’s he’s “everyone’s dad” in the MCU When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nick Fury had atimeof it inSecret Invasion. Not only did his pal Talos die in their attempt to stop Gravik and his army of rebel Skrulls from taking over Earth, helost his right-hand woman Maria Hill, too.
Nov. 6, 2023
The Metal Gear Solid 3 remake seems to mix MGS5's fast action controls with the original's slow-paced stealth in this fan-made comparison video
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater looks to borrow a lot of details and tricks from MGSV: The Phantom Pain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the video clip, we see a side-by-side of Snake in the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake and Snake in MGS5, showing how the games' running, crawling, aiming, and visuals generally compare. On the surface, Metal Gear Solid Delta looks to borrow much of the movement style and animations from MGS5 - which is a welcome change considering that parts of MGS3 have not aged well and that MGS5 set a high bar for gameplay for the series.
Nov. 6, 2023
This Solarpunk take on Stardew Valley and Minecraft has smashed its Kickstarter goal 10 times over
We’re oh so close to getting pets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. About five months agoa “cozy survival game” inspired by Stardew Valley and Minecraftstole my heart, and it’s since smashed its initial Kickstarter goal 10 times over. Back in June, Solarpunk blew right past itsKickstarter goalin just five hours, so it’s no surprise to see the campaign continuing to thrive, but reaching 10 times its funding mark is quite an accomplishment.
Nov. 6, 2023
This under the radar streaming release is being called the best horror movie of the year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Move overTalk To Me, because When Evil Lurks is now being called the best horror movie of the year. Since its release, streaming service Shudder’s new demonic film has become hugely popular with audiences and critics alike, striking up a staggering 99% score onRotten Tomatoes. Directed by Demián Rugna, the Argentinian film follows two brothers who, in an attempt to save their loved ones, trigger a demonic possession in their small rural town.
Nov. 6, 2023
Want to run five Fire Mages through a Delve in World of Warcraft: The War Within? Blizzard says, "We'll absolutely let you"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Delves havequickly made an impression with the wider World of Warcraft community. Blizzard has designed this new endgame pillar as a complement to dungeons and raids for The World Within expansion, specifically targeted to solo players, those who may be short on time, and groups who are lacking in class depth. As I discussed Delves with senior game designer Sean McCann at BlizzCon, I let slip that my friend group always used to struggle to play together because we all rolled Fire Mages and nobody was willing to switch to an alt.
Nov. 6, 2023
27 years later, Final Fantasy 7 veteran Tetsuya Nomura wants to know why you all find Sephiroth so attractive
“Frankly, I’m very curious” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthcreative director and veteran developer of the original JRPG Tetsuya Nomura has posed a question that’s been bugging him for nearly 27 years: whydoyou all find Sephiroth so attractive? Speaking toShack News, the veteran developer is asked how the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth team approached Sephiroth’s design regarding story and gameplay and how you present him as a hero of the time.
Nov. 6, 2023
Dream Scenario review: "Nicolas Cage is on fire in this wickedly dark comedy"
Cage is on fire in a dark comedy that, like all the best dreams, will stay with you the morning after. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Nicolas Cage, in one of his more restrained, vanity-free performances (a la Adaptation or Joe), plays college professor Paul Matthews. Married to Janet (Julianne Nicholson) and a father of two daughters (Lily Bird and Jessica Clement), he’s a real Mr.
Nov. 5, 2023
AI game coding tools instantly result in Angry Birds clone, and opens some potentially dangerous floodgates for mobile storefronts
Copying Angry Birds with nothing but AI… and all that sweet, unchecked IP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mobile game storefronts today are already awash with clones of popular games. They’re more prevalent than ever, with more being released daily. Now with the help of AI game development, the process of cloning popular games is only getting simpler and speedier.
Nov. 5, 2023
Chicken Run 2 director addresses Aardman sequel's recasting controversy
Exclusive: Dawn of the Nugget director Sam Fell explains why some voice actors returned for the Netflix follow-up and others didn’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Aardman sequelChicken Run: Dawn of the Nuggethasn’t even been released yet, but it’s already ruffled a few feathers when it comes to diehard fans of the 2000 animation. “Some people changed, and some didn’t; it was just a personal choice,” Fell, who previously collaborated with Aardman on Flushed Away, explains candidly in thenew issue of Total Film, which hits shelves next week.
Nov. 5, 2023
Despite reports that The Last of Us multiplayer development has stalled, director says he’s still working on it
This will they, won’t they is a real rollercoaster for fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A standalone multiplayer The Last of Us game, known as Factions 2, has been in and out of the limelight of recent, with layoffs and other obstacles making it seem as though the game would never come to fruition. Thankfully, we now have confirmation fromNaughty Doggame director Vinit Agarwal thatthe game is still being worked on.
Nov. 5, 2023
Diablo 4 Aspects will be organised within the Codex of Power… eventually
It’ll be a massive improvement when it comes to inventory management When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the recentDiablo 4 campfire chat, lead developers for the game have taken some time to go through a few planned updates for the game. Aside from a few exciting class changes and improvements to elemental resistances, as well as bigchanges to the game’s Uniques, it looks like Blizzard have even been listening when it comes to organizing Aspects with the Codex of Power.
Nov. 5, 2023
Diablo 4 Uniques were "generally not exciting enough", so the devs updated almost every single one
“This is how we’re going to be looking at making Uniques, uh, unique going forward” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At BlizCon’sDiablo 4 campfire chatthis year, spokespersons for the game announced some vast changes to theDiablo 4 Uniques, due to a general consensus that they’re “not exciting enough”. “For the endgame chase items, they’re supposed to be really really awesome and cool… they’re just not hitting the mark a lot of the time,” they made clear during the presentation.
Nov. 5, 2023
World of Warcraft: Worldsoul Saga expansions are being developed simultaneously
That could mean less inconsistencies in the writing, at least When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toWarcraft Wiki representativeKaydeethree, Blizzard representatives have spoken about the upcoming World of Warcraft expansions making up the Worldsoul Saga. In order to speed up the process, they revealed that “Teams have been parallelized, they’re already working on Midnight.” Midnight is the second chapter in the trifecta of Worldsoul Saga expansions, which will be coming alongside The War Within, and The Last Titan.
Nov. 5, 2023
Yakuza 6: The Song Of Life is a bittersweet swansong for RGG's stoic Dragon that heralds a new beginning, for better or worse
Opinion | “It would be a lie, however, to say that we don’t relish the promise of another adventure with one of video games' greatest protagonists” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Enter the dragon This feature originally appeared in Edge Magazine. For more fantastic in-depth interviews, features, reviews, and more delivered straight to your door or device,subscribe to Edge.
Nov. 5, 2023
Years after its rise to global phenomenon, OG Fortnite just gave the battle royale its biggest day ever, with over 44 million players
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The arrival of OG Fortnite has drivenEpic Games' battle royale to the biggest day in its history, years after its initial success. That success story was on the cards - on Friday, thereturn of the OG map saw Fortnite’s concurrent player counts rise to their highestsince Epic began sharing data earlier this year, but the battle royale’s sheer popularity in the 12 months after launch felt unassailable.
Nov. 5, 2023
Zack Snyder describes Rebel Moon as “The Dirty Dozen meets The Magnificent Seven in space"
Exclusive: Director Zack Snyder says his upcoming movie Rebel Moon is somewhere between a western and a war movie, but set in space. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In thenew issue of Total Film, which hits shelves next week, legendary directorZack Snyderreveals that his upcoming movie, Rebel Moon, is like a mash-up of the classic Western movie The Magnificent Seven and the beloved World War II film The Dirty Dozen.
Nov. 4, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 players are sharing the game's rarest and best-hidden magical items
“Though this rotting chair leg doesn’t look like much, every splinter vibrates with barely-contained power” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over on the Baldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, players have been gathering to share some of the more rare and exciting items they’ve found in the game. These are items that the original poster, Scornz, makes clear are super easy to overlook, but these impressive items can be almost game-breaking in terms of buffs.
Nov. 4, 2023
Against all odds, The Super Mario RPG remake retains the original's dirtiest joke
But will we ever find out what Princess Peach has hiding in her bedroom? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mario has been teaching kids important life lessons for generations. Think about how Mario showed you that persistence is key, munching mushrooms is good for you, and stealing is a-ok. Well, that spirit will live on in the upcoming Super Mario RPG remake, it turns out, in the revival of one of the dirtiest jokes in the game’s history.
Nov. 4, 2023
The Bikeriders director says Austin Butler is "the most beautiful human" he’s ever seen
Exclusive: Director Jeff Nichols recalls meeting Austin Butler for the first time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bikeriders director Jeff Nichols knows star power when he sees it. And when he met Austin Butler for the first time, he definitely saw it. “I’m sitting there and this guy walks up. This tall, blond man, who reaches his hand out and says, ‘Jeff, good to meetcha…’ And I was pretty certain I was seeing the most beautiful human being I’d ever seen,” Nichols says in thenew issue of Total Film, which hits shelves next week.
Nov. 4, 2023
Could World of Warcraft finally come to console? The MMO's executive producer says "we talk about it all the time"
World of Warcraft exec says it’s “pretty well positioned” to finally bring the MMO to console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When asked whether it was technical logistics or complexities that would hold World of Warcraft back from coming to console, Longdale isn’t so certain that this is the case. “Well, it depends on who you ask. I don’t think it is, frankly.
Nov. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 malignant rings will "live forever inside of the ecosystem"
Although Blizzard tells me that the surprise return of Malignant Powers is an exception, not the rule When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kayleigh Calder tells me that it wasn’t necessarily the plan to bring Malignant powers back intoDiablo 4, although the lead game producer says that the team is always on the lookout for ways to double-down on elements that resonate with the community.
Nov. 4, 2023
Doctor Who’s Russell T Davies hypes up Neil Patrick Harris’ "terrifying" villain like only he can
Exclusive: The Doctor Who showrunner talks the latest Who villain going toe to toe with David Tennant When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Neil Patrick Harris' Toymaker is all set to come face to face with David Tennant’s Fourteenth Doctor in the upcoming Doctor Who 60th Anniversary specials. Now, in thenew issue of Total Film, which hits shelves next week, showrunner Russell T Davies has talked up the clash in a way only he can – and it sounds like it’ll be worth the wait.
Nov. 4, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 designers "holed up for three days and two nights" with a pledge to figure the game out
“It was by combining these little ideas together that the overall concept and shape began to emerge” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Turns out, sometimes you just have to lock a bunch of creative minds in a room together until something amazing comes out. “We holed up for three days and two nights and literally pledged to not leave this place till we figured it all out.
Nov. 4, 2023
You're not alone, even World of Warcraft's production director is excited about cross-character transmog arriving in The War Within
Warbands may seem like a small improvement in the grand scheme of the Worldsoul Saga, but it could have a massive impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The World of Warcraft community has quickly fallen in love with Warbands, and for good reason. It’s one of those key quality-of-life improvements that seems impossibly small on the surface, particularly whenannounced alongside the towering Worldsoul Saga– three incoming expansions that are designed to drive the future of one of thebest MMORPGsof all-time.
Nov. 4, 2023
Soulslike Lords of the Fallen gives Diablo 4 competition for most hated patch this year
The latest update that rebalances weapons and items has not gone over well with the community When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The core complaint from fans comes from the focus on a more balanced PvP experience, which brought about the weapon balancing changes. In thepatch V1.1.282 notes, the developer’s intent with the controversial changesis stated as follows: “Our goal is to foster a more varied and enjoyable gaming experience for all, while avoiding overpowered weapons.
Nov. 4, 2023
Stalker: Shadow of Chernobyl's brutal wasteland has grown more thrilling with age
Opinion | A classic that gets better, and more terrifying, with time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Come to Stalker: Shadow Of Chernobyl fresh from a younger open-world series and it may appear deliberately unfinished – an early access build that never made it to version 1.0. Set in a radioactive psychic hinterland based on the 1989 Chornobyl nuclear disaster, it’s a work of unvarnished post-Soviet miserabilism, a resolutely fun-averse shooter consisting of dreary geography full of loveless mercenaries, ethereal deathtraps and malfunctioning guns.
Nov. 4, 2023
BlizzCon 2023 recap: The triumphant return of Chris Metzen pushes Blizzard past some missed opportunities
OPINION: World of Warcraft stole the show at BlizzCon this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft reigns supreme These missed opportunities to lay down a marker for the future were of course disappointing, although I don’t imagine many players will care based on the strength of the final third of the showcase and the subsequent franchise deep-dives.
Nov. 4, 2023
Sofia Coppola says she didn’t want to "vilify" Elvis Presley in her new movie Priscilla
Exclusive: Sofia Coppola opens up about her new movie Priscilla in the new issue of Total Film magazine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. WhileElviswas all about the King of Rock and Roll, Sofia Coppola’s latest shifts its focus to Priscilla Presley, a schoolgirl who gets wrapped up in Elvis Presley’s orbit at the age of just 14. In thenew issue of Total Filmmagazine, whichfeatures The Bikeriders on the cover, Coppola opens up about crafting this new story, and why it was so important not to vilify Elvis.
Nov. 3, 2023
"There's a lot that we can all learn from each other": Why Overwatch 2's executive producer is excited by the Xbox deal
Jared Neuss is “personally very excited” by the prospect of tapping into the wealth of FPS talent at Xbox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking to the potential of collaboration, Neuss reflected on his own history – having worked on shooters like Halo 5: Guardians andDestiny 2in the past – as he teased out future opportunities. “As a person who worked on Halo at Microsoft, one of my favorite things is how the experience that I and other members of the team are able to bring to our development process on Overwatch 2.
Nov. 3, 2023
6 weeks after its rough launch, Payday 3 is "finally up and running as it should be"
The much-delayed, bug-squashing patch is now here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Heist ‘em up shooter Payday 3 suffered a troubled launch period this September, but the newest, much-delayed patch brings the game to where “it should be,” according to developer Starbreeze. Surveying thepatch notesreveals fixes for virtually every aspect of the game, from audiovisual tweaks to UI changes and balance updates.
Nov. 3, 2023
A 2017 Tom Cruise box office bomb is climbing up the Netflix charts
Universal’s The Mummy has been resurrected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A reboot of the Brendan Fraser-led Mummy franchise, the film stars Cruise as a US Army sergeant who unearths the tomb of an Egyptian princess named Ahmanet. The fantasy-adventure flick was directed Alex Kurtzman from a screenplay by David Koepp (Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny), Christopher McQuarrie (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One), and Dylan Kussman.
Nov. 3, 2023
A vengeful Darth Vader confronts the Emperor as the Dark Droids set their sights on Coruscant
Preview | The Star Wars crossover visits the heart of the Empire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDark Droids archas seen an ancient Sith weapon known as the Scourge spread its malign influence throughout the galaxy. It’s turning droids against their organic masters and leading to a wave of murder across numerous worlds. And now it has its eyes set on the jewel in the Empire’s crown: the planet Coruscant.
Nov. 3, 2023
Apparently, The Penguin show is here to save our superhero fatigue
At least according to HBO and Max’s Content CEO When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Batmanspin-off show The Penguin is still on its way, and HBO and Max Content CEO Casey Bloys doesn’t think ‘superhero fatigue’ will get in the way of its success. “I don’t know that it’s necessarily tentpole fatigue as much as it is a sameness of storytelling,” Bloys explained (viaDeadline).
Nov. 3, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 developer says the game isn't really a CRPG - in any sense of the word
According to one dev, it’s neither just a ‘computer’ RPG or a ‘classic’ one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3shouldn’t really be considered a CRPG, according to one developer. In aninterviewwith By Design, Larian Studios’ publishing director Micheal Douse talked about the moniker, its implications, and the wider genre as a whole. When asked about how wide the CRPG market was, Douse responds that the team “never used the term CRPG in our campaigns for a reason.
Nov. 3, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 has normalized multiple playthroughs like no other game in recent memory – why?
Opinion | The GR team explores why so many Baldur’s Gate 3 players are willing to jump straight back in after the credits roll When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is a phenomenon. After almost three years of community-driven in-progress development, the RPG burst from the confines of Early Access in August of this year, and has dominated the conversation ever since.
Nov. 3, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 spoils Karlach and Halsin fans with new kiss animations and leaves Astarion devotees in the friend zone
Astarion is a little shy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latestBaldur’s Gate 3patch has changed Karlach and Halsin’s kiss animations for the better - but left Astarion fans demanding more. In theBaldur’s Gate 3 patch 4, which went live on November 2, developer Larian made a few changes to the RPG. One of the most noticeable changes saw improvements to “the appearance of Karlach’s kiss,” as well as fixes to “some kissing animations for large female humans and female dragonborns.
Nov. 3, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's sex speedrunning community is in shambles now that the latest patch requires Lae'zel to actually like you
The BG3 speedrunning community will have to find someone else to romance now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The speedrunning community surroundingBaldur’s Gate 3has focused on many complex feats to match the game’s immense scope. Along with the traditional goals, such as clearing the game as quickly as possible, a smaller community of players has taken to a less conventional feat -romancing party members as quickly as possible.
Nov. 3, 2023
BlizzCon live coverage
All the news from the BlizzCon Opening Ceremony and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can find the full schedule for this year’s BlizzCon below: Blizzcon Opening Ceremony is at11AM PT / 2PM ET / 6PM GMT on November 3. World of Warcraft remains one of thebest MMOsever, so it’s always a bit exciting to see what’s coming even if you don’t actually currently play.
Nov. 3, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 review: "Stuck paying deference to a past that it seems to barely understand"
Modern Warfare 3 is one of the most underwhelming entries in Call of Duty’s 20 year history. A lackluster campaign can’t distract from the tired multiplayer formula. Decade old maps, messy progression, and misaligned changes to mobility and gunplay leaves MW3 lost trying to find an identity to call its own. Solid performance and visuals Uninspired campaign and multiplayer Messy progression and customization Little to see or do that’s genuinely new
Nov. 3, 2023
Cataclysm is officially coming to World of Warcraft Classic, plus brand-new content in Season of Discovery
Blizzard’s bringing back Cataclysm - after a selection of all-new content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has confirmed that World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Classic is coming. Blizzard also announced Season of Discovery, which will include brand-new features that shake up how the game is played. Season of Discovery will launch on November 30. “In Season of Discovery, players will discover new secrets by scouring Azeroth to find class-altering abilities.
Nov. 3, 2023
Cocoon dev shows off before and after that demonstrates just how far one of 2023's best puzzle games has come
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years. Having previously worked at GameSpot, CNET, and various other outlets writing features and coordinating event coverage, Alessandro enjoys playing games on PC, but also gives plenty of time to his Nintendo Switch.
Nov. 3, 2023
Diablo 4's first expansion, packing a new class and a fan-favorite Diablo 2 location, arrives late next year
The new Diablo 4 class is completely new to the series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard didn’t reveal a whole lot of specifics about the expansion aside from the new location, but production director Tiffany Wat did promise “new ways to play” as well as “new evils to vanquish” in the upcoming expansion. The studio also revealed some new additions coming to Diablo 4 in the nearer future, including a new type of weekly challenge dungeon called The Gauntlet, launching as part of Season 3.
Nov. 3, 2023
Early Access playthroughs suggest Modern Warfare 3's campaign can be completed in around 4 hours
The shooter’s single-player element is seemingly over in a flash When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Early Access forModern Warfare 3’s campaign began yesterday, November 2, giving players the opportunity to experience the story ahead of the game’s official release, and if the footage appearing online is anything to go by, you’ll be able to comfortably blast through it in a single afternoon.
Nov. 3, 2023
Echo AKA Maya Lopez's Marvel history has a lot to say about her MCU future
The comic book history of Echo opens up a lot of intriguing possibilities for Maya Lopez When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With all five episodes of the show arrivingat the same timelater this week, it’s time to take a look back at Echo’s comic book origins, her powers, and her place in both the MCU and on the printed page.
Nov. 3, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 gives Fall Guys official MMO lore, and it's deeply cursed
That’s one meme I’d never like to see again, thank you When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 14 team has gone the extra mile to make sure the recent Fall Guys collaboration makes sense in the world of Eorzea, which is a lovely touch until you realize some of the unhinged lore the MMO now has as a result.
Nov. 3, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth official rating calls out Cid's abominable smoking habit
Excessive smoking can only mean more Cid When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. South Korea’s Game Rating Committee has smackedFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthwith a 15 certificate ahead of next year’s launch. Theratingdoesn’t delve into story specifics (so no spoilers here), but it does again confirm that the sequel is “set immediately after the escape from Midgar,” as seen in FF7 Remake’s climactic ending.
Nov. 3, 2023
Fortnite is smashing its concurrent player record thanks to the return of the original Chapter 1 map
Its all-time peak on public record now stands at 3,913,817 players When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite’s latest season is offering a trip back in time, and players are well and truly here for it. There’s clearly a lot of love for the old content, as in the hours since Season OG went live, Fortnite has managed to smash its concurrent player record.
Nov. 3, 2023
Gen V episode 8 ending explained: How does the finale set up The Boys season 4?
Your complete guide to the Gen V finale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V season 1 has now come to an end – and The Boys spin-off certainly went out with a bang rather than a whimper. It was an action-packed final episode with plenty going on, so you’d be forgiven for missing a few details. After all, this episode sets the scene forThe Boys season 4(not to mention Gen V season 2, whenever that may arrive on our screens).
Nov. 3, 2023
Gen V episode 8 post-credits scene explained: What does it mean for the future of The Boys?
Everything you need to know about the Gen V finale’s post-credits scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Gen V episode 8 finale wraps up a dramatic season for The Boys spin-off. After the revelations earlier in the show that the staff at Godolkin Universityhave been working hard making a Supe virus, and then the bloody episode 7 ending whichsaw two major characters killed off, it’s fair to say expectations were high for the big finale.
Nov. 3, 2023
Zack Snyder’s worldbuilding for Rebel Moon has gone to another level: a series, a podcast, and an 800-year timeline
Exclusive: The Rebel Moon director talks to Total Film about plans for his extended universe on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zack Snyderhas taken his worldbuilding to another level for new movie Rebel Moon. The spacefaring fantasy epic, split into two parts on Netflix, will now consist of an animated series, an animated comic book, and a narrative podcast - all set prior to the events of the film.
Nov. 3, 2023
Gen V is at its best when the stakes are low – let's hope it doesn't lose sight of that in season 2
Opinion | Gen V’s finale raised the stakes. Hopefully, it doesn’t forget the teen angst When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time for the superhero genre to stop upping the ante. When it comes to capes and superpowers, I want the ante to go down. With the current output of superhero fare, the stories are strongest when the stakes are lowest.
Nov. 3, 2023
Gen V season 2 release date speculation, cast, plot, and more news
Here’s all the details and latest news on Gen V season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V season 2 is on its way, but let’s be honest; it’s travelling a bumpy road right now. Thedeath of star Chance Perdomomeant The Boys spin-off delayed filming before it ultimately reached the decision tocontinue with the showwithout recasting Perdomo’s character, Andre.
Nov. 3, 2023
How one comic book could map out Loki’s future – and his importance to the wider MCU
God of Mischief turns into the God of Stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Why is this important? It’s because Loki is telling tales again. At the end ofLoki season 2, episode 5, he says it’s time to “rewrite” the story after the Temporal Loom collapsed now that he has the ability to controltime-slipping. At the risk of putting two and two together and getting five, there’s a chance that it’s mapping out what’s next for Loki – and his important role in the MCU.
Nov. 3, 2023
I didn’t expect this Hisense 144Hz gaming TV deal to exist before Black Friday
A speedy screen without the expense When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 4K 144Hz is still a bit of a novelty when it comes to thebest gaming TVoptions, but Hisense is actively attempting to burst the premium bubble. When higher refresh rate panels made their debut, you’d have to opt for vastly more expensiveSamsungscreens to gain access to elevated specs.
Nov. 3, 2023
Is Mobius an Odin variant? This week’s Loki episode introduces the show's wildest theory yet
Does Asgard have jet-skis? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following features Loki season 2 spoilers. Mobius: company man, jet-ski lover, key lime pie eater. As we discover inLoki season 2, episode 5, he is also Don, a salesman at Piranha Watersports in Cleveland, Ohio. That’s not all we find out about Owen Wilson’s Loki bestie, however.
Nov. 3, 2023
Link is a fictional knight, but now Legend of Zelda lead Eiji Aonuma is a real one
The lead producer on the Zelda series is the now latest member of France’s most prestigious community of artists. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Nov. 3, 2023
Loki just referenced a real true crime case, and it's given this character a perfect backstory
Nice you meet you, Frank When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2, episode 5took viewers on a tour of its characters’ timeline counterparts, but it was Casey’s backstory that really made us smile. We’re getting intominor spoilers for the latest episode of Lokifrom here out, so make sure you’re up to date on theDisneyPlus show before venturing further.
Nov. 3, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 5 review: "The sleepy direction is indicative of the state of the current MCU"
A busybody penultimate episode intent on being everywhere at once just ends up going nowhere. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It’s a strange time to engage with Marvel’s Loki this week. In case you haven’t caught wind, trade publicationVarietypublished on Wednesday a buzzy feature about the waning grasp ofMarvel Studiosover Hollywood and its once-attentive audience.
Nov. 3, 2023
Loki season 2 features a cheeky reference to The Avengers timeline, but not how you think
Ring a bell, Loki? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article containsspoilers forLoki season 2 episode 5.Make sure you’re up to date on theMarvel Phase 5show before reading on. The latest episode of Loki flies through multiple timelines as we finally find out the backstories of our favoriteTVAvariants. Among those explored is Hunter B-15’s other life as a doctor, which features a cheeky nod to a very interesting date on theMarvel timeline.
Nov. 3, 2023
Loki season 2, episode 5 has one final Easter egg hiding in a post-credits scene
Stick around after the credits When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Don’t switch off Loki just yet. The fifth episode ofLoki season 2is hiding one of the MCU’s silliest sign-offs yet in a post-credits ‘scene.’ “You died. Insert your coin, loser,” Wolfe says. As post-credits stingers go, it’s up there with the ant playing the drums and Groot dancing as one of the more absurd Marvel moments to stick around for.
Nov. 3, 2023
Loki season 2: B-15 has been one of Loki's greatest allies all along
TVA Hunter B-15 has important comic book roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 episode 5reveals thehidden identities of several TVA Agents, including at least one who seems to have some connection to one of Loki’s allies from comic books who plays a key role in one of the Asgardian anti-hero’s most popular adventures. Needless to say,light spoilers ahead for Loki season 2.
Nov. 3, 2023
MMO players blast "disgusting" $90 early access charge for WoW: The War Within - "We must say early and loudly that this is not okay"
“Not even in the vicinity of okay” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are three ways to purchase The War Within. You can get the $50 base edition, or you can upgrade to the $70 heroic edition if you want access to a bonus mount and transmog set. Or, if you want even more digital goodies, you can grab the $90 epic edition, which includes some other tchotchkes, plus 30 days of game time, guaranteed access to the beta, and three days worth of early access to the expansion itself.
Nov. 3, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 campaign impressions: "Feels like it knows it can do better"
Opinion | The MW3 campaign fails to capture the spirit or energy of the games that came before it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not entirely sure what to make of theModern Warfare 3campaign. It’s not terrible but it’s also far from great - lacking any real big set pieces and at times feeling like it’s been assembled from a Warzone construction kit of pre-made pieces.
Nov. 3, 2023
New MMO from World of Warcraft veteran draws "big influence" from the classic Planescape CRPG setting
Travel to different realms via magical shards When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghost - anewly announced MMOfrom veteran Blizzard and Riot developers - is apparently taking big inspiration from the 1994 D&D setting Planescape, which already got the video game treatment in classic CRPGPlanescape: Torment. Publisher NetEase has formed a new studio called Fantastic Pixel Castle with veteran developer Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street at the helm - he was both the lead systems designer on World of Warcraft and an executive producer on the upcoming League of Legends MMO.
Nov. 3, 2023
Nyad director talks her new Netflix drama, the astonishing true story, and moving onto narrative features after Free Solo
EXCLUSIVE: Filmmaker Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and real-life coach Bonnie Stoll discuss the remarkable tale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After making the incredible Oscar-winning documentary Free Solo and the critically-acclaimed The Rescue, husband-and-wife filmmaking duo Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin were searching for their next project. However, this time they wanted to helm a narrative feature, making their first foray into that world.
Nov. 3, 2023
OB's sticky notes are hiding a worrying message that could spoil the Loki season 2 finale
Make sure you zoom in closer in episode 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest episode ofLoki season 2just set up an epic finale for the Marvel series, but you might have missed its most worrying detail. But, before we get into that, make sure you’ve seenLoki season 2 episode 5as we’re getting into big spoiler details from here on out.
Nov. 3, 2023
Overwatch 2's new tank confirmed at BlizzCon 2023, and he's free to play this weekend
Mauga bursts onto the roster next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The buff tank Mauga was leaked earlier Friday via an in-depth post on the Nintendo Switch eShop news channel, but now it’s official. As revealed in the leak, the new hero has pet chainguns and is designed for close-quarters combat and front line defense. He’ll be free to try from today until Sunday, November 5, ahead of his official launch as part of Overwatch 2 season 8.
Nov. 3, 2023
Prison Break franchise set to expand as Hulu announces new crime drama set in the same world
The streamer is reportedly in the early stages of bringing the beloved show back, but without any of its original cast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Instead, the new outing will simply be “set in the same world” as fictional brothers Lincoln Burrows (Dominic Purcell) and Michael Schofield (Miller), which – considering the flagship series was set in the real world – has us intrigued as to how it’ll differentiate itself from other titles within the genre and connect to what’s come before it.
Nov. 3, 2023
Project 007 dev wants its James Bond game to be an ongoing world, like its Hitman trilogy
IO Interactive has big ambitions for the super spy’s next jump into a video game. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s been a lot of anticipation for the upcoming James Bond game known only as Project 007. It’s not just a new Bond game, but it’s also a Bond game made by Hitman developer IO Interactive, which is a good fit considering the social stealth and spy-esque gameplay of the Hitman series.
Nov. 3, 2023
Rebel Moon's theatrical release confirmed as Zack Snyder's Netflix movie gets official rating
Rebel Moon releases on Netflix next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon isn’t just coming to Netflix – it looks likeZack Snyder’s next movie is getting a big-screen release, too. TheBBFC(British Board of Film Classification) has rated Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fire a 15 for “strong violence” and “sexual threat”. This is roughly the equivalent of an R rating in the US.
Nov. 3, 2023
Roguelike darling Vampire Survivors is hopping on "a hot new gaming trend called 'having a story'"
Vampire Survivors' new Adventures will be bundled in with free and paid updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Personally, I think Poncle is being a little too hard on itself here. There’s already a story in Vampire Survivors! The evil Bisconte Draculó summoned a massive horde of monsters because, again, he’s an evil jerk, and it’s your job to survive and stop him.
Nov. 3, 2023
Station to Station got around my puzzle game ineptitude by appealing to my 30-year obsession with steam trains
Indie Spotlight | Station to Station proves that the way to make me enjoy puzzle games is to just stick a steam train in them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m not very good at puzzle games, but in Station to Station that doesn’t seem to matter. I might usually tap out once the going got tough and my brain struggles to keep up, but this game has proved to be the exception to that rule.
Nov. 3, 2023
Terrifier 3 will have a Halloween release next year despite being a Christmas movie
Creators confirm an official release date for Terrifier 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, Terrifier 3 will land just in time for the spooky season, but unlike the first two movies, deranged serial killer Art The Clown won’t be terrorizing Miles County on Halloween night, but on Christmas Eve instead. As reported earlier, the third film takes place during the festive season, with posters handed out to fans who went to see the rerelease of Terrifier 2 in US theaters showing Art The Clown dressed as a blood-stained Santa Claus clutching gifts and human flesh.
Nov. 3, 2023
The 32 most iconic movie posters
Hand-drawn illustrations, iconic stills, and clever taglines When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sometimes you don’t even need to see the trailer to know what a movie is all about. Sometimes, all you need is to just look at the poster. With its roots in vaudeville and carnival advertising, the history of movie posters dates to roughly 1890. That’s when Jules Cheret’s French-language short film, Projections Aristiques, advertised itself with a black-and-white illustration of a young girl holding up the sign telling observers when and where to see the movie.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Baldur's Gate 3 update features a nerf to Astarion directly shaped by the D&D rulebook
It’s bad news for Rogues and Rangers across the board When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A tweak to bringBaldur’s Gate 3further in-line with the D&D ruleset has spelled bad news for Astarion (and any of your Rogue or Ranger player characters). Yesterday,Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 4dropped, bringing 1,000 changes to the RPG in what might be its biggest patch yet.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Bikeriders director says the Elvis trailer alone made him want to cast Austin Butler
Exclusive: Director Jeff Nichols talks casting Austin Butler in his motorcyle gang drama The Bikeriders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bikeridersdirector Jeff Nichols didn’t take much convincing to cast Austin Butler in his ’60s-set motorcycle gang drama – in fact, the trailer forElviswas all he needed to make up his mind. Butler plays Benny, a wildcard member of the motorcycle gang.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Bikeriders: Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy bring the cool in these exclusive images
A new look at Jeff Nichols’ ’60s motorcycle-gang drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When it comes to cinematic cool, it’s hard to beat a leather jacket and a motorcycle. Think Marlon Brando in The Wild One. Arnie in Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. If any film is going to fire you up to dig out an old black biker jacket and hit the road, it’s Jeff Nichols’ The Bikeriders.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Day Before is once again Steam's most wishlisted game, overtaking Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong
Fans haven’t given up hope for the mysterious MMO just yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Survival MMOThe Day Beforeis back on top of Steam’smost wishlisted gameslist, overtaking Hades 2 and Hollow Knight: Silksong just days after its early access date announcement. The survival MMO was reinstated on Steam after The Day Before’s developer Fntastic announced that the game had “won back” its name (aftercopyright issueslast summer) and isset to hit Early Access this December.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Day Before suffers indefinite console delay as the survival MMO gears up for Early Access PC release next month
The PS5 and Xbox Series X versions are now set to arrive alongside the full release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Steam players prepare to get to grips with the open-world zombie survival MMOThe Day Before, console fans are left waiting indefinitely. Instead, the console versions are set to arrive alongside the full release, whenever that may be.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Gen V finale has everyone theorizing who will join the Seven
There’s an empty slot but only a few eligible Supes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: spoilers for Gen V season 1 episode 8 ahead! Gen V season 1 episode 8haseveryone theorizingwho’s next in line to join the Seven. In episode 8,we see Ashley Barrett and co. scramble to add a Godolkin U Supe to the Seven. And as we learned early on in the series, this is nearly every student’s dream.
Nov. 3, 2023
The next 3 World of Warcraft expansions have been revealed as part of the Worldsoul Saga
The War Within, Midnight, and The Last Titan are coming to WoW When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On stage, Chris Metzen introduced the Worldsoul Saga, an epic storyline set to take place over the course of multiple expansions over the next few years - saying that new content will start to roll out for WoW more quickly than players have been used to.
Nov. 3, 2023
The Sims 4 For Rent expansion sounds a little too similar to a 7-year-old pack for fans
Sims players are comparing the new expansion to the City Living pack When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On November 2, EA announced that a brand new Sims 4 pack, called ‘For Rent’ would release next month. In the new expansion, players can turn their Sims into landlords as they develop, rent out, and maintain properties or become tenants. The For Rent pack will add a new location called Tomarang, a new lot type, andplenty of other featuresto keep players busy.
Nov. 3, 2023
Vincent D'Onofrio's Kingpin returns in Marvel's first violent trailer for Hawkeye spin-off show Echo
It’s Marvel’s first-ever Disney Plus original with a TV-MA rating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer forEcho, Marvel’s first-ever TV-MADisneyPlus show has arrived – and we’re so ready. We first met Maya Lopez aka Echo (Alaqua Cox) in Hawkeye, who was introduced to us as an antagonist before later becoming an antihero of sorts. Maya’s heart is in the right place, though she (understandably) holds a lot of anger there for the people who wronged her – including Clint Barton’s alter-ego the Ronin, who she blames for the death of her father.
Nov. 3, 2023
Where to find Fortnite Gnomes for XP in Season OG
Fortnite Gnomes have reappeared during Season OG as hidden collectibles, and there’s a bonus 20K XP for each one you find When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fortnite Gnomes are one of the iconic items from the original chapter of the battle royale, regularly featuring in both standard quests and hidden tasks for additional XP. It’s the latter which brings them back to our attention inFortnite Season OG, as these cheeky garden ornaments have popped up in humorous dioramas all over the island and there’s a chunky 20K XP bonus for each one you collect – which is very welcome given the short length of this season and the 50 levels of the OG Pass which need to be worked through.
Nov. 3, 2023
Xbox's Phil Spencer hailed as "GOATED" for reversing Microsoft's plan to take away its employees' free Game Pass subscriptions
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerThe Verge, Microsoft’s original plan was to remove the benefit from most of its 238,000 employees' compensation packages in January. Naturally, employees were quick to express their disappointment in the decision, and at some point Spencer reportedly became personally involved. Now, Spencer has confirmed that the decision to remove the perk has been reversed.
Nov. 3, 2023
Gen V episode 8 review: "Fun as hell but frustrating"
Fun as hell but ends on a frustrating cliffhanger that doesn’t feel earned. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Warning: Massive spoilers for Gen V season 1 episode 8 ahead! Gen V has come to an end (for now, anyway – it’ll be back for season 2) and I’m not mad… I’m just disappointed.
Nov. 2, 2023
After 21 years, Japan's most beloved cozy game is finally playable in English
We can finally play Boku no Natsuyasumi 2 in English When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The beloved PS2 classic, Boku no Natsuyasumi 2, has just been translated into English for the first time thanks to fans. Boku no Natsuyasumi, which translates to something along the lines of ‘My Summer Vacation,’ is a series of what might best be described as cozy games from an era before that was even considered a genre.
Nov. 2, 2023
Alan Wake 2 is the main reason I’d buy an RTX 4080 this Black Friday
Remedy’s horror romp and the RTX 4080 are a great match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been playing a bit of Alan Wake 2 using anNvidiaGeForce RTX 4080, and the horror sequel really helps the premium graphics card strut its stuff. Don’t get me wrong, I’d fully expect the GPU to impress in the latest games since it normally costs over $1,000, but I reckon the creepy caper highlights exactly what you’re paying for, and the DLSS 3.
Nov. 2, 2023
As The Return of Superman turns 30, we look back on the story that reinvented the Man of Steel
Superman’s death made headlines, but his resurrection set the tone for the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC is celebrating this milestone with a Return of Superman 30th Anniversary Special one-shot that reunites the original creative teams for new stories set in the wake of Superman’s death. That’s out now and is a lot of fun, but we’re here today to talk about the original.
Nov. 2, 2023
Attack on Titan final episode release date: when is Final Chapters Special 2 airing on Crunchyroll?
This is the end. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We officially have an Attack on Titan final episode release date. It’s been three years in the making, but The Final Chapters Special 2 will bring Eren’s epic saga to a close as The Rumbling commences. Standing in his way: a clutch of former allies waiting to meet him on the battlefield.
Nov. 2, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 patch 4 is live now with more than 1,000 changes, including the ability to bamboozle dead bodies
And a color-blind mode, customized hirelings, and much, much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3patch 4 has dropped, bringing “over 1000 fixes, tweaks, and changes” to the RPG. Several hundred changes means that the Baldur’s Gate 3 patch 4 notes are pretty lengthy, so, helpfully, Larian has provided something of a highlight reel. Right at the top is the ability to dismiss dead avatars toWithers' Wardrobe, a companion-retiring armoire that was added to the game in another recent patch.
Nov. 2, 2023
Bethesda dev says that if Starfield can't make you feel OP, "we're not sure you will feel like that in any game"
A developer is sharing some tips and tricks for the RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Bethesda dev says that ifStarfieldcan’t make you feel OP, “we’re not sure you will feel like that in any game.” A Starfield player on Steam has left a negative review on Bethesda’s space RPG, and it’s spurred one of its developers to respond with some tips and tricks to improve their gameplay experience.
Nov. 2, 2023
Bottoms director on making one of this year’s funniest comedies with her Shiva Baby follow-up
Exclusive: Director Emma Seligman talks online support for her new film, working with Charli XCX, and giving Marshawn Lynch his debut movie role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How far would you go to impress your high school crush? Well, for high school students PJ (Rachel Sennott) and Josie (Ayo Edebiri), the protagonists and “ugly, untalented gays” in Bottoms, this involves starting an extracurricular fight club and fabricating a sordid summer break spent in juvie.
Nov. 2, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 doesn't have a platinum trophy on PS5, so fans are questioning if it's really just DLC again
Weirdly, the PS4 edition does have a platinum trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3doesn’t have a platinum trophy on PS5, leaving fans to question whether the sequel really is its own stand-alone title. As spotted by @PowerPyx on Twitter, if you access Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s trophy menu onPS5, you’ll find that it doesn’t have a platinum trophy for players to obtain.
Nov. 2, 2023
Celebrate 60 years of Black Widow and Hawkeye with their new team up title
Hawkeye and Black Widow are teaming up for a new adventure to celebrate 60 years in the Marvel Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hawkeye and Black Widow have been teaming up since their earliest days in the Marvel Universe, and now they’re coming back together for a new four issue limited series from writer Stephanie Phillips and artist Paolo Villanelli which celebrates the 60th anniversary of both characters' debut.
Nov. 2, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 export guide
How to export goods in Cities Skylines 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities Skylines 2 export is an important source of income for your town. To create a thriving export economy, you’ll need outside connections to form export routes, including roads, train tracks, shipping routes, and airplane lines. With so many options, however, creating a new export route can be a difficult task.
Nov. 2, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 pollution guide
From bad air to noise, here’s how to fix pollution in Cities Skylines 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities Skylines 2 pollution is no joke, as your citizens will fall ill and (understandably) get upset if you allow pollution to get out of hand. Cities Skylines 2 pollution comes in many forms: air pollution, ground pollution, water pollution, and even noise pollution.
Nov. 2, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 CEO "no longer afraid of the marketing department," admits the city builder's launch was "rightfully" overshadowed by technical issues
Future performance patches will include fixes for “the characters and their teeth” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the wake of a messy launch forCities: Skylines 2, Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen has published a newblog postaddressing the game’s issues and detailing some of the fixes that are now in the works. Hallikainen says that the studio’s mission has stayed the same: “We want to bring you the best city builder ever made!
Nov. 2, 2023
First Doctor Who Dalek story to be released in color to celebrate show's anniversary
The early story will receive a “cosmic makeover” as it heads to BBC Four and iPlayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheDoctor Who newsjust keeps coming this month. Hot on the heels of the launch of BBC iPlayer’s treasure trove of over 800 episodes of the sci-fi show, the broadcaster has announced that one of these classic stories will be made available in color for the first time, and in a new “blockbuster” movie format.
Nov. 2, 2023
Dig into the secret mysteries of Assassin's Creed Valhalla in a new graphic novel
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Hidden Codex returns to the world of the hit game for a bit of magic and mystery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Horse Comics is returning to the world ofAssassin’s Creed Valhallawith a new hardcover original graphic novel that digs into the secrets of the so-called Hidden Codex of a mysterious order. In fact, the concept of the Hidden Codex is so central to the concept of the new OGN that it lends its name to the story, appropriately titled Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: The Hidden Codex.
Nov. 2, 2023
Director Eli Roth wants Thanksgiving to be this generation’s Scream
EXCLUSIVE: Eli Roth talks ‘making a great modern slasher film’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Eli Roth wants Thanksgiving to have the same generational impact as Wes Craven’s Scream. “We had such high standards and high expectations for the movie. We wanted to make a great modern slasher film. I remember the first time I saw Scream in the theatre and you just go, ‘Holy shit.
Nov. 2, 2023
Dragon's Dogma 2 "doesn't have scripted events" but one incident with a troll and a village was almost enough to fool the game's director
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon’s Dogma 2 is starting to sound more and more like the kind of emergent sandbox I’m going to fall in love with. InEdge Magazine issue 391, director Hideki Itsuno tells the story of an unfortunate encounter with a cave troll that left his pawn companions dying in a field. Itsuno simply turned away and ran.
Nov. 2, 2023
Filming for The Last of Us season 2 will officially begin early 2024, says HBO
The Last of Us will be back in production as soon as early next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The show was renewed for a second season just before theseason one finaleaired. Just like they did with the first season, creator Neil Druckmann and showrunner Craig Mazin plan to adapt The Last of Us season 2 from the video game sequelThe Last of Us: Part 2.
Nov. 2, 2023
DC launches Manga-sized reprints of classic stories including Watchmen, Batman: Hush, All-Star Superman, more
The DC Compact line will offer up smaller-sized editions of classic DC stories When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DC has announced a line of trade paperbacks of some of the publisher’s most popular comic stories in a new format aimed at readers of manga and paperback novels. Despite the small size in comparison to standard North American comic dimensions of 6.
Nov. 2, 2023
First trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes takes the reboot closer than ever to the original movie
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is here – and it looks like this installment takes us the closest yet to the original ’60s movie, with apes now the planet’s ruling species. Set many years after the events of the franchise’s last installment,War for the Planet of the Apes, the movie will center around Cornelius (Owen Teague) the son of Caesar the chimpanzee (Andy Serkis).
Nov. 2, 2023
Following layoffs, Destiny 2 dev addresses Lightfall woes and Final Shape plans: "We know we have lost a lot of your trust"
Bungie says it has a plan for a “bigger, bolder, brighter vision for The Final Shape” and a way to “take us all out of this Darkness and into the Light” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 studioBungiehas addressed a few pressing concerns around Lightfall and the upcomingDestiny 2 The Final Shapeexpansion followinglayoffs at the company. Ina blogtitled ‘Our Path Forward’, the Destiny developer first acknowledges the laying off of roughly 100 staffers - roughly 8% of the studio’s workforce - that was announced Tuesday.
Nov. 2, 2023
FromSoftware has been silent about Elden Ring DLC, but its parent company says Shadow of the Erdtree development is "proceeding smoothly"
Armored Core 6 also gets a sales update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Development on Elden Ring’s first expansion is “proceeding smoothly.” That’s according toFromSoftware’s parent company, Kadokawa Corp, in its latestfinancial report. “The release timing of DLC forElden Ringhas not yet been announced,” the company says, “but development is proceeding smoothly.” TheElden Ring DLC, titled Shadow of the Erdtree, has been quietly in production since its announcement this February, with nothing other than a piece of concept art to tide fans over until its eventual release.
Nov. 2, 2023
House of the Dragon season 2 sets summer 2024 release date, as trailer shown behind closed doors
The dragons return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The news was confirmed at a press event as a new trailer has been released behind closed doors (H/TVariety). Sadly, no details have been leaked about what was shown in the clip, but this will be welcome news for fans of the Game of Thrones spin-off. Season 2 will continue the story of the Targaryen dynasty based on George R.
Nov. 2, 2023
Hugh Jackman's reaction to wearing Wolverine's classic suit in Deadpool 3 is our reaction too
Director Shawn Levy reveals the Wolverine actor’s short, sweary response When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Deadpool 3director Shawn Levy has revealed Hugh Jackman’s reaction to wearing the classic yellow and blue Wolverine suit in the upcoming MCU threequel. “When I approached Hugh with that idea, he’s like ‘Fuck yeah!’” Levy recalled in an interview onJake’s Takes. Levy also added more context around the decision to bring the comics-accurate costume, featuring the garish colors, into live action for the very first time.
Nov. 2, 2023
I can't believe the Asus ROG Ally is already discounted ahead of Black Friday
I hoped and dreamed, and now it’s here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I would go so far as to say those shopping this year’sBlack Friday gaming laptop dealswith a smaller budget this year should be taking note of this offer instead. What’s more, Best Buy Plus or Total members can take this Asus ROG Ally deal even further, scoring an extra $20 off for a final $599.
Nov. 2, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 patch returns a Daredevil reference, days after the director told fans to "stay tuned"
The mysterious case of a vanishing plaque When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. DeveloperInsomniac Gameshas returned a Daredevil reference toMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, just days after the director teased speculators about it. To catch you up, the first Marvel’s Spider-Man game had a plaque outside Nelson and Murdock’s legal office - Daredevil’s daytime workplace - located in Hell’s Kitchen. In the sequel’s rendition of New York, that plaque was mysteriously empty and the business' door was plastered with an eviction notice, hinting that the business had moved to a different location or gone under.
Nov. 2, 2023
Massive new Dark Souls modding tool is an "absolute game changer" for the Fromsoftware classic
Though it only works with Dark Souls: Remastered for now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One prominent Dark Souls modder has created a massive new modding tool that could allow for even wackier, cooler creations to pop out of Lordran. Grimrukh - who’s responsible for several fan-made Dark Souls expansions and mods - announced the tool in asocial media post.
Nov. 2, 2023
Metal Gear Solid 5 actress speaks out on her character's controversial outfit: "There were so many other options you could have gone with"
Stefanie Joosten on Quiet’s outfit and how her views have changed over time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it turned out, the story’s reasons for why Quiet needed to wear a revealing outfit weren’t quite as revelatory as expected. In the full game, it’s revealed Quiet’s body had mutated due to a Vocal Cord Parasite created by XOF and its leader Skull Face, which was an infection that targeted people’s speaking abilities and specific languages spoken.
Nov. 2, 2023
MMO veteran of WoW and League of Legends finally unveils new project 'Ghost,' set in a "new fantasy universe"
Project Ghost is the new game from Greg ‘Ghostcrawler’ Street When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former World of Warcraft and League of Legends developer Greg Street has unveiled his new game, a fantasy MMO codenamed ‘Ghost’. In a press release this morning, Street officially announced the formation of his new studio, Fantastic Pixel Castle. ‘Ghost’ is billed as a triple-A MMO set in a “new fantasy universe,” which you can get a closer look in thanks to a new announcement trailer and concept art shared for the game.
Nov. 2, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 campaign early access time confirmed - here's when you can play the campaign early
Get into the story ahead of launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Modern Warfare 3officially launches on November 10, but you don’t have to wait that long to play if you’re looking forward to the campaign. The developers have now confirmed exactly when you can expect campaign early access to begin. You can get intoModern Warfare 3 campaign early access starting on November 2 at 10am PDT- just a few hours from now as this post goes live.
Nov. 2, 2023
Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor Who performance has David Tennant's seal of approval: "God, he's good casting"
EXCLUSIVE: David Tennant has nothing but praise for Ncuti Gatwa’s “very exciting” Doctor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ncuti Gatwa has big shoes to fill when he takes over the role of the Doctor from David Tennant, but the latter has nothing but praise for his Doctor Who successor. “I have managed to admire, from afar, a little bit of Ncuti,” Tennant tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features the actor as Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 2, 2023
Netflix is reducing the amounts of ads – but only if you watch more Netflix
A new ‘binge ad’ is being introduced When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is all set to reward binge watchers on its cheaper tier – by reducing the amount of adverts on the streaming service. Netflix has also announced that 15 million subscribers worldwide are signed up to ad tiers. This comes in the wake of apassword sharing crackdown– whichled to an uptick in new users.
Nov. 2, 2023
Omni-Man's most gruesome Mortal Kombat 1 fatality is straight out of the Invincible animated series
Debuting on November 9, Omni-Man joins Mortal Kombat to pulverize the MK1 roster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Invincible’s Omni-Man is making his debut in Mortal Kombat as the fighting game’sfirst post-launch character, NetherRealm Studios has given us an extended glimpse of the supervillain in action in a new gameplay trailer.Just ahead of theInvincible season 2premiere and Omni-Man’s debut in Mortal Kombat 1 on November 9, the gameplay trailer shows off Omni-Man’s brutal and incredibly imposing combat style, including a fatality that’s pulled straight from the gruesome season 1 finale.
Nov. 2, 2023
One of the best-rated TV shows of all time is now on Netflix
It’s time to binge Six Feet Under When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has just added the HBO show Six Feet Under in full to the streaming platform, and there’s never been a better time to binge the classic show. Predominately a family drama, it focuses on the daily life of the characters, their friends, and family. Each episode kicks off with a death, which sets the tone of the story before delving into issues ranging from mortality to religion, all with a hefty dose of dark humor too.
Nov. 2, 2023
Yellowstone is officially back as Paramount greenlights two new spin-off shows and announces final episode dates
Hold onto your cowboy hats because Yellowstone is back! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The popular television series, following the Dutton family and their chaotic cattle ranch in rural Montana, has had a number of spin-offs that follow the family through different eras, including 1923 and 1983. Now the show’s creator Taylor Sheridan, plans to take the family back in time to 1944, and the present day, presumably after the events of season 5.
Nov. 2, 2023
Sega exec admits Sonic has never been as popular as his biggest rival and wants to change that: "Quite simply, I want to surpass Mario"
“Because we respect Mario, our goal is to catch up and surpass him” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Segaexec Osamu Ohashi is reviving Sonic the Hedgehog’s decades-old rivalry with Mario, saying he wants the former to “surpass” the latter. Of course, Sonic was originally conceived as part of Sega’s strategy to compete with Nintendo in 1991, right at the height of the two company’s 16-bit console war between the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis.
Nov. 2, 2023
Sony Inzone H5 review: "A dream for cross platform PC and PS5 players"
The Sony Inzone H5 provides fantastic audio with second to none comfort and a fantastic spatial audio system on PC, but the lack of PS5 features mean this is a headset that sits happiest in the middle of two systems. Incredibly comfortable Excellent spatial audio Solid battery life with fast charge Robust, textured soundstage Slick design PC settings don’t transfer to PS5 Awkward USB-A 2.4GHz compatibility Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 2, 2023
Starfield dev says some of the space RPG's "planets are empty by design - but that's not boring"
A Bethesda developer responds to criticism When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield’s procedurally generated planets and galaxy-sized landmasses have generated endless chatter in the dark void known as the internet. But one Bethesda developer has defended the game’s planets, calling some of them “empty by design” in response to a negative user review. Steam userSoso calls the game a “major step back not just from the general gaming industry, the RPG genre, but Bethesda themselves.
Nov. 2, 2023
Starfield player makes a ship so ingenious, it's "almost cheating"
Some players are crafting ships in Starfield that are making it almost impossible for enemies to keep up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a massive universe to explore inStarfield, with many activities and objectives you can throw yourself in. One area in particular isStarfield ship customization, giving players the chance to build their dream starship for their protagonist and their crew.
Nov. 2, 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder speedrunner beats the game in under 2 hours thanks to a glitch that lets you skip an entire castle
Speedrunners are already tearing through Nintendo’s latest Mario game with ease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been less than a month sinceSuper Mario Bros. Wonderwas released, and noteworthy speedrunners have already been making waves with their records for clearing the game. However, the Wonder speedrunning community has been even more active lately after discovering a major exploit that changes the speedrunning game entirely.
Nov. 2, 2023
Super Pocket review - "the budget gaming handheld I’ve been waiting for"
The Super Pocket is a phenomenally cheap portable arcade machine that’s an absolute joy to play on. While enthusiasts and those well versed in emulation will likely be drawn to other gaming handhelds, this dinky device is for both casual players and people who want quick, easy access to the classics. Fantastic budget price Great build quality Expansive library of cartridges D-pad might not be to everyone’s tastes Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 2, 2023
The Bikeriders races onto the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Get the inside track on Jeff Nichols' new movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Bikeriderszooms onto the cover of Total Film this month. Written and directed byMidnight Special’s Jeff Nichols, the drama charts the highs and lows of a Chicago motorcycle club during the ’60s, through the eyes of its members. Starring Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Jodie Comer, Michael Shannon, and Boyd Holbrook among its ensemble cast, the movie draws inspiration from Danny Lyon’s seminal 60s photo-essay book.
Nov. 2, 2023
The first English trailer for Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron is here
It’s our first chance to hear Robert Pattinson as a talking bird When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first English trailer for The Boy and the Heron, the new animated film from Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki, is here, and if you want to hear Robert Pattinson as a talking bird boy do I have good news for you.
Nov. 2, 2023
The Five Nights At Freddy’s game creator had the most wholesome response to the film’s success
Scott Cawthon addressed the box office success When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’shas been a huge success at the box office,breaking Halloween records. Now the game creator – and the movie’s producer – Scott Cawthon has shared an incredibly wholesome response to its success. Posting on Reddit, Cawthon shared some of his experiences from the opening weekend of the movie, where he went to see it in disguise four times.
Nov. 2, 2023
The most important change in the new Baldur's Gate 3 patch is the ability to take a nice sponge bath
No more having to chuck water bottles at your filthy party members When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3finally lets you wash yourself, and your party members, with sponges and soap. Look, you might question my use of the word “finally” in that opening sentence, as if sponge baths are something players have desperately wanted since launch, but hear me out.
Nov. 2, 2023
The new Edge showcases 11 Bit’s innovative The Alters – and continues the magazine’s 30th anniversary celebrations
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Inside the magazine itself, we have an exclusive report from 11 Bit Studios, whose highly original The Alters comes under our microscope, alongside the developer’s much-anticipated sequel, Frostpunk 2. We also visit IO Interactive’s development HQ to discover how it battled back from the brink of disaster to reinvent Hitman, and what it all means for the studio’s forthcoming 007 project.
Nov. 2, 2023
The new Punisher battles some Inner Demons in a tense preview of the new series
Preview | Meet Joe Garrison, your all-new Punisher When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Frank Castle may be currently missing in action, but there will always be a need for a Punisher in the Marvel universe. Enter Joe Garrison, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. black ops agent who is hell bent on fulfilling a bloodthirsty mission of vengeance against the criminals that killed his family.
Nov. 2, 2023
The Origins in Baldur's Gate 3 open up a world of possibilities that I would love to see more RPGs do
Opinion | Baldur’s Gate 3 Origins bring added depth and scope to an already densely packed RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nothing beats having companions by your side in RPGs. As well as being useful in a fight, party members can bring so much added depth and heart to the overall experience. It’s often through their worldviews, motivations, and backstories that you get keen insight into the setting you’re in, and they can breathe so much life into your journey as you go up against any number of dangers together.
Nov. 2, 2023
The Super Mario RPG remake is absolutely faithful to the original Mario JRPG in every way, except the ways that are better left in the '90s
Hands-on | This remake might just make the SNES classic obsolete When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You probably don’t need me to tell you that Super Mario RPG is good. It’s one of thebest SNES gamesever made, and while it never got the direct sequel it deserved, it did lay the foundations for series like Paper Mario and Mario & Luigi to continue offering colorfully charming takes on the RPG formula in the Mushroom Kingdom for decades to come.
Nov. 2, 2023
The Talos Principle 2 review: "One of the best puzzle games of all time"
Puzzles are some the genre’s best Outstanding learning curve is firm but fair Stunning worlds, masterful design More of the same is great, if sometimes a little familiar Narrative threads occasionally delay its best bits Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. I had a moment during the first few hours of The Talos Principle 2 where I felt like the ancient gods who underpin its narrative.
Nov. 2, 2023
This new action-RPG feels like Nier: Automata as an even more ridiculous sci-fi anime, and it has no right to be this fun
Opinion | I like Crymachina a lot more than I thought I would When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the 30-or-so minutes that I’ve played Crymachina, an action-RPG released earlier this month, I have: Jokes on you: this all actually happened in the first 10 minutes. This game isabsurd, and while it’s uneven and a little repetitive, I’m finding it damn fun.
Nov. 2, 2023
Upcoming James Bond game Project 007 is being described as "the ultimate spycraft fantasy"
IO Interactive’s James Bond game appears to be “closer to Daniel Craig than Roger Moore” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Project 007, the upcoming James Bond game from Hitman developer IO Interactive, is “the ultimate spycraft fantasy,” according to the studio’s CEO. In the latest issue of Edge (Issue 391), the magazine interviewed IO Interactive CEO Hakan Abran and discussed the studio’s upcoming James Bond game.
Nov. 2, 2023
X-Men: Forever will reveal all the secrets of the Krakoa era
X-Men: Forever will bring the Krakoa era to a close by solving its biggest mysteries When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The X-Men franchise is hurtling toward the end of the Krakoa era, and one of its final gasps will be X-Men: Forever, a new four-issue limited series which will answer some of the lingering questions and solve some of the outstanding mysteries of the mutant nation of Krakoa.
Nov. 2, 2023
RODE PodMic USB review: "An even more tantalising option for new creators."
The RODE PodMic USB’s dual USB-C and XLR connectivity is seldom found in this market. It makes for a microphone that’s as versatile as it is high-quality. For podcasters, streamers, and content creators, this is an excellent tool that will supply you with crisp vocals no matter what device you’re recording on. XLR or USB output Crisp, rounded vocals Onboard Aphex processing Works with mobile devices Heavy Requires a mic arm or stand
Nov. 1, 2023
A new Netflix anime has landed a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score, and you can watch the first episode for free
Blue Eye Samurai stars Maya Erskine and George Takei When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blue Eye Samurai is coming to Netflix on Friday – and the show already has a 100% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The new series, set in Edo-period Japan, follows Mizu (voiced by Maya Erskine) a mixed-race master of the sword who “lives a life in disguise seeking the deliverance of revenge.
Nov. 1, 2023
After 39 years, Nintendo's infamous demonic Pac-Man clone just got its first official North American release
It only took four decades for Nintendo to work up the courage to release Devil World worldwide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 39 years after its original Famicom launch, the demon-themed Pac-Man clone Nintendo was afraid to release for NES has just gotten its first North American launch courtesy of the Nintendo Switch Online service. Just in time for Halloween, Nintendo announced three new additions for the Nintendo Switch Online library on October 30.
Nov. 1, 2023
Alan Wake 2 car and bicycle wheel cult stash puzzle solution
You’ll need to do more maths to get this car and bike puzzle cult stash open in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For the Alan Wake 2 car and bike stash, you need to solve another number puzzle to reveal the stash’s three-digit padlock code. You’ll know roughly what to expect if you solved the previous battery amp puzzle inAlan Wake 2, though this cult stash tasks you with figuring out the code based on the number cars in a factory filled with 200 cars and bicycles and 754 wheels between them.
Nov. 1, 2023
Andor season 2 may still be a way off, but this Star Wars theory has us convinced about a big cameo
The dead speak When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Andor season 2may have beenhit by several delaysamid theWGAandSAG-AFTRA strikes, but that has stopped the theories rolling in. We know the second part of the Star Wars series will lead directly into the events ofRogue One, but could we also see some familiar faces along the way? One fan certainly thinks so as they suggested a certain Emperor may be lingering in the wings.
Nov. 1, 2023
Astarion actor set up a "support group" for his Baldur's Gate 3 co-stars because of his experiences with Resident Evil and Detroit: Become Human
The actor behind the fan-favorite vampire thief explains how the popularity of the character has affected him, and why Astarion is so well-loved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We have a companion character support group on Whatsapp,” said Newbon to The Gamer. “I think I created that a couple of days before release because I kinda knew what was going to happen.
Nov. 1, 2023
Backyard survival sim Grounded to get its own version of Halo's Forge mode
The Make It And Break It update lets players create their own experiences When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Grounded’supcoming update lets you build custom experiences in the backyard using in-game tools. Obsidian’s Honey I Shrunk The Kids remix has spent the last year refining the core bug-squashing, base-building loop. But now the team is ready to hand things off to the community in the Make It And Break It update coming on November 13.
Nov. 1, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 fan recreates the chaotic RPG cast in The Sims, and Gale immediately casts Fireball on himself
The Baldur’s Mess house turned to shambles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheBaldur’s Gate 3cast has been lovingly recreated in The Sims 4. Twitter user necromosss modeled the appearance of seven sinful Sims based on Lae’zel, Shadowheart, Karlach, Mira, Wyll, Gale, and Astarion. The social media post has our favorites lined up and looking unexpectedly cheerful together. Lae’zel’s shade of green hues closer to Shrek’s color and Karlach isn’t red since the creator didn’t have the red skin tone mod installed at the time - but those quibbles aside, that’s the RPG’s chaotic cast.
Nov. 1, 2023
Barbie's original draft had a Ridley Scott cameo and a Blade Runner reference instead of a Snyder Cut one
Director Greta Gerwig says the Barbie movie originally had many more references and cameos than the final cut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. That’s right, the part where Writer Barbie compares being brainwashed by the Ken dolls to being “in a dream where I was really invested in theZack Snydercut of Justice League”, was once a reference to the director’s cut version of Blade Runner and its removal of the movie’s voiceover.
Nov. 1, 2023
BlizzCon 2023 predictions: What to expect from Diablo, Overwatch, and Warcraft
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new World of Warcraft expansion will be unveiled Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing. Prior to starting his current position, Josh has served as GR+’s Features Editor and Deputy Editor of games™ magazine, and has freelanced for numerous publications including 3D Artist, Edge magazine, iCreate, Metal Hammer, Play, Retro Gamer, and SFX.
Nov. 1, 2023
Bloodborne Kart completes its six-year journey from meme to full-blown fan game with a full release in January
Finally, the Bloodborne release we’ve all been waiting for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloodborne’s unofficial, wonderfully low-poly kart racing spin-off has got a release date, and it isn’t far off. If you’ve been out of the loop, where have you been? Bloodborne Kart is an unofficial fan game stitched together by a community of developers over the past six years.
Nov. 1, 2023
Check out these awesome lenticular covers for Titans: Beast World #1
DC’s next big crossover approaches with some exciting moving covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In the story, which spins out of Taylor and Nicola Scott’s monthly Titans book, a new threat has arisen in the form of the Necrostar, an evil galactic starfish. To combat it Beast Boy is forced to take on the equally monstrous form ofStarro, but when things go wrongthe Titansmust fight to save their comrade from being lost in this form forever.
Nov. 1, 2023
Controversial survival MMO The Day Before "won back" its name and is set to hit Early Access this December
It’s now the month before The Day Before When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “We won back our name ‘The Day Before’! This was confirmed by the decision of the Intellectual Property Tribunal,” developer Fntastic says in asocial media statement. “We dedicate this victory to all our future players, and it’s all for them. For five years, we have been doing our best to give people this dream game.
Nov. 1, 2023
David Tennant addresses whether he would return to Doctor Who... again
EXCLUSIVE: The actor isn’t ruling any possibility out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A decade later he is once again coming back to the show forthree specialscelebrating the60th anniversary, alongside returning showrunner Russell T Davies and Catherine Tate’s companion Donna Noble. However, this time things are different as here Tennant is playing not the Tenth Doctor, but the Fourteenth Doctor, a role it was believed actorNcuti Gatwawould be taking on (he’s now the Fifteenth Doctor).
Nov. 1, 2023
Days before its final episode, the Attack on Titan creator looks back at 10 years of the anime – and apologizes for an upcoming scene
Hajime Isayama urges fans to stick around to the end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama has released a message for fans days beforeThe Final Chapters Special 2(AKA the final episode), urging those watching to tune in until the very end. “It’s been 10 years since the TV anime started. Thank you very much for sticking with us through all that time,” Isayama wrote on theofficial Attack on Titan website(via translation).
Nov. 1, 2023
Deltarune's creator acts out whole chunks of the game to his devs, and apparently, it's "the optimal way to experience the story"
It’s apparently like a live radio drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Toby Fox, the developer of Undertale and Deltarune, is known to act out chapters of their game to the rest of the team like “a live radio drama,” according to one of the devs working on the project. As highlighted by the Twitter user below, in the latest Undertale/Deltarunenewsletter, more specifically in the developerinterviewportion of the update, one of the developers known as Chess (referred to as “a career streamer & hobby game dev who’s been acting as a sort of ‘Toby’s Little Helper’ since late in Undertale’s development”) revealed one of their fun memories working with Toby.
Nov. 1, 2023
Disney Plus with ads: Everything you need to know about the cheaper plan as it launches in the UK
Your guide to Disney Plus' new Standard with Ads plan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Disney Pluswith ads has arrived in the UK. The streamer launched acheaper, ad-supported plan in the USlate last year,following in the footsteps of Netflix, and now the new tier has launched across the pond in the UK. But just how much cheaper is the new Standard with Ads plan than the existing ad-free tiers?
Nov. 1, 2023
Ditch the expensive TV - these projectors could see big savings on Black Friday
These two projectors could see some serious discounts this Black Friday When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Projectors allow you to forget about size for a moment - yes, of course it matters but we’ll come back to that. While you’re not working out whether you can fit a 75-inch TV in your cramped apartment, or if that super cheap 48-inch OLED is even going to be visible in the den, you can concentrate on what really matters.
Nov. 1, 2023
Doctor Who: Tales of the TARDIS is "absolutely" canon says showrunner Russell T Davies
Exclusive: The iPlayer spin-off reunites old Doctors and companions When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who’s returning showrunnerRussell T Davieshas confirmed that new BBC iPlayer spinoff series Tales of the TARDIS is a canonical continuation of the show’s universe. In the new issue of SFX magazine, out today, Davies laughed off the suggestion that some fans might not consider the spin-off a real part of the 60-year-old show’s history.
Nov. 1, 2023
Eli Roth says Thanksgiving is pushing the limits of the R-rating
EXCLUSIVE: Director Eli Roth talks topping the violence of his viral fake trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Eli Roth says his upcoming slasher pic Thanksgiving pushes the limits of the ‘hard-R’ rating, as well as addressing a potential directors' cut. “The R-rated cut has everything I want. So you can always add more gore, but I don’t feel stifled in any way, it’s the far end of the hard-R spectrum, so what you’re going to see in the theaters is my director’s cut,” Roth tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features David Tennant as Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 1, 2023
Eli Roth would be up for turning Thanksgiving into a franchise
Exclusive: Eli Roth says he “could spend the rest of my life” making Thanksgiving sequels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanksgiving director Eli Roth is keen to turn his upcoming holiday horror into a franchise. The upcoming slasher film may not even be in theaters yet, but that hasn’t stopped Roth from hoping it will continue. He shared his thoughts about sequels withSFX magazinein the new issue, which features David Tennant as Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 1, 2023
Fear the Walking Dead showrunners address season 8's shock death: "It felt fitting"
Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg shared how they arrived at the decision to kill off [SPOILER] in Fear the Walking Dead season 8 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8. If you’ve not caught up, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! The latest episode of Fear the Walking Dead season 8 brought back a character just to kill them off, though showrunners Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg are sure it was the right thing to do…
Nov. 1, 2023
Final Fantasy 14’s Fall Guys event kicks up netcode frustrations that have been lingering over the MMO for the past 10 years
Bean there, done that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s adorably quirky crossover with bean ‘em up Fall Guys is here, though it’s causing more frustration than delight for the MMO community at the moment. Added in a recent Final Fantasy 14 patch, the Fall Guys crossover adds a series of mini-games not unlike those seen in the party game to the Golden Saucer.
Nov. 1, 2023
Gen V might have messed up The Boys timeline with this small detail
How old is Maverick? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V’s place on The Boys timeline seems like a given – the college-set spin-off takes place after the events of the original show’s third season, but beforeThe Boys season 4. However, one minor character may have thrown the timeline at large into disarray: Godolkin’s invisible RA, Maverick (Nicholas Hamilton), who’s the son of the Supe Translucent.
Nov. 1, 2023
Hollow Knight player snags every achievement the Metroidvania has to offer on their first two playthroughs, including a 4-hour no-death run that’s hard as nails
Take a bow, Lerkinz When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An achievement hunter has managed to get every Hollow Knight achievement the Metroidvania has to offer on just their first two playthroughs, including one that requires you to complete the entire game on a permadeath run. As Lerkinz set out at the beginning of their video, they have to commit to two runs to get every achievement the game offers.
Nov. 1, 2023
Hollow Knight Silksong community follows WoW, Minecraft, and Fallout as it abandons its wiki over advertising frustrations
Silksong content won’t be uploaded to the pre-existing community wiki When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it prepares for Silksong, the Hollow Knight community is migrating its entire fan-made wiki to a new home. In a statement released on Twitter, the fan Wiki team says that it, as well as many readers, have become “frustrated” with the “aggressive ad campaigns” of its former host, Fandom.
Nov. 1, 2023
How many episodes are in Invincible season 2?
Invincible season 2 was split over two calendar years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For everything you need to know about the Invincible season 2 release schedule, episode count, and where to stream the show, scroll on down below. If you’ve finished the latest of Mark Grayson’s adventures, swing on over to our explainer ofthe ‘Marvel’ cameo that never was.
Nov. 1, 2023
How to Have Sex is a lesson in consent wrapped up in the atmosphere of a horror film
Exclusive: Writer and director Molly Manning Walker and the cast of How to Have Sex on how they hope their film will spark conversations across generations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The term ‘holiday from hell’ may not be your first thought when you think of the hedonistic trips that British teenagers embark on each summer to celebrate finishing their exams.
Nov. 1, 2023
How to Have Sex review: "A fresh, female POV to the subject of sexual consent"
This eye-catching, Cannes-crowned tale about hard-partying Brits offers a complex, authentic take on teen hedonism. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Hungry for parties, passion and fishbowl cocktails, BFFs Em (Enva Lewis), Skye (Lara Peake, TV’s Mood) and Tara (Mia McKenna-Bruce, Vampire Academy) throw themselves recklessly into Malia’s frenetic tourist nightlife.
Nov. 1, 2023
In one of October's biggest sleeper hits, Max Payne-grade bullet time carries this gorgeous motorbike Metroidvania to 95% positive reviews
Laika: Aged Through Blood is a thrilling ride through a bleak and stylized post-apocalyptic wasteland When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re interested in checking out other adventure games, check out our round up of thebest adventure gamesthat you can play right now. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Nov. 1, 2023
Is it still worth buying a Meta Quest 2 this Black Friday?
A budget option in the VR market? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Black Friday is right around the corner, and for the first time in years, we aren’t so certain about whether the Meta Quest 2 is going to be discounted. With a new device in tow and a fair few competitor headsets on the shelves, I wouldn’t blame you for asking if it’s still worth buying a Meta Quest 2 this Black Friday.
Nov. 1, 2023
Legendary Baldur's Gate and Mass Effect veterans team up for a "high challenge" D&D book that sends you straight to hell
Time to take on the devil When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The designer of Baldur’s Gate 1 and 2, Dragon Age: Origins, and Star Wars: The Old Republic, James Ohlen, has written a new D&D adventure with Children of Time author Adrian Tchaikovsky. Called ‘Chains of Asmodeus,’ this official 286-page sourcebook (which is available onDungeon Master’s Guild) sends your characters into the Nine Hells to save a soul – theirs, or that of a loved one.
Nov. 1, 2023
Lies of P director confirms a Soulslike sequel - and pirate, Peter Pan, and Frankenstein theories are already swirling around DLC
Plus, the November patch is smoothing out early-game difficulty When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lies of P’s director has confirmed a sequel is in development and revealed new concept art from the upcoming DLC. “Our highest priority is developing the DLC and working on our sequel,” director Jiwon Choi says in the newestDirector’s Letter video. “The dev team is putting significant effort, brainstorming and exploring different aspects of the projects.
Nov. 1, 2023
Loki boss teases season 2’s "profoundly beautiful" ending, and hints there won’t be a cliffhanger
“Your book has to have an ending” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2is in its final stretch now with just two more episodes to go onDisneyPlus, and it seems like we’re gearing up for an exciting ending. Executive producer Kevin Wright has teased a bit of what to expect – as well as implying this is the end to Loki’s story in this form.
Nov. 1, 2023
Marvel has reportedly talked about bringing back the OG Avengers – including Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man
Avengers re-assemble When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel Studios, like so many on Earth-616, could be looking to the Avengers in an emergency. In this case, the studio’s flagging fortunes could reportedly be propped up by a new movie starring the OG lineup – including dead characters Robert Downey Jr.’sIron Manand Scarlett Johansson’sBlack Widow. According to aVarietysource, “there have been talks to bring back the original gang for an Avengers movie.
Nov. 1, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director reassures fans: "I never think we're going to run out of villains, ever"
There’s still plenty of villains left over for Marvel’s Spider-Man 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2may have introduced a bunch of new characters, butInsomniacsays it’s “not running out of villains” just yet. In an interview withIGN’s Beyond! Podcast, the director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Bryan Intihar, talked about the sequel’s new villains and reassured fans that there are still several others to choose from when it comes to expanding the Insomniac franchise.
Nov. 1, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 player discovers a way to transform the game into Spider-Man Noir's universe
Peter Parker is about to see the world in black and white When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has found a way to transform Peter and Miles' universe into Spider-Man Noir’s, with just a few changes in the settings menu. As highlighted by @LachesisHD on Twitter (originally discovered by Reddit userSpaceYetiGamer), there’s a way to change the way Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 looks, going as far as turning it into Spider-Man Noir’s home.
Nov. 1, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 swing comparison shows just how much faster you can travel through New York City
Fans now think the first Marvel’s Spider-Man game feels “awkward” in comparison When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThisMarvel’s Spider-Man 2swing comparison video has made fans realize just how much more nimble Peter and Miles are in the sequel. Twitter user @NewSalvage has shared a video ofInsomniac’s new Spider-Man game, which shows how much better Peter Parker has got at swinging between games.
Nov. 1, 2023
Meet Cain, the blind assassin taking on the underworld in Dark Horse's gritty new crime comic
Interview | Walter Hill and Mike Benson introduce us to their tough new anti-hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you like your action tough and bloody then Cain is the new crime comic for you. Co-written by Walter Hill and Mike Benson, and drawn byBeni R. Lobel, the first book is available in December from Dark Horse Comics.
Nov. 1, 2023
Meet Ultimate Armor and Maystorm, the first official members of Peach Momoko's Ultimate X-Men
Maystorm originated on Marvel’s recent “New Champions” variant covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following a first look at writer/artistPeach Momoko’s upcoming Ultimate X-Menrelaunch in November 1’sUltimate Universe #1 one-shot, Marvel has now released the pages to the public along with a look at Momoko’s designs for the new Ultimate version of X-Men mainstay Armor andMaystorm, a new hero first introduced on one of Marvel’s recent ‘New Champions’ variant coversas a hypothetical protege for Storm.
Nov. 1, 2023
Metal Gear Solid The Master Collection finally gives the most underrated Metal Gear game its due
Opinion | 21 years later, it’s time for one of the Metal Gear Solid series' most maligned entries to shine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Originally released for the PlayStation 2, Sons of Liberty takes place in 2007 and 2009, a few years after the events of 1998’s Metal Gear Solid. In the wake of covert operative Solid Snake’s disappearance, a rookie named Raiden is tasked with rescuing the American President from an oceanic environmental protection platform Big Shell.
Nov. 1, 2023
Netflix removes the Hunger Games movies, just weeks before the prequel movie is released
The franchise is no longer streaming on Netflix When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As of today (November 1), the Hunger Games movies have been removed from Netflix – so if you were planning a re-watch ahead of the prequel movie’s release later this month, we’re afraid you’re too late. Set in a dystopian future version of the US called Panem, each year one boy and one girl from each of the nation’s districts must take part in the annual Hunger Games as punishment for past uprisings against the nation’s ruling Capitol.
Nov. 1, 2023
Never before seen footage of The Exorcist hits the internet
Nearly 40 minutes of outtakes and deleted scenes have been uploaded to Youtube When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Previously unseen footage from The Exorcist, including outtakes and deleted scenes, has hit the internet. The 37-minute videowas uploaded toYoutubeby Paul Davis, a documentarian and horror film aficionado, and provides commentary and context for each clip. For hardcore Exorcist fans, it’s one of the coolest things to hit the Internet… ever.
Nov. 1, 2023
New Alan Wake 2 patch has more than 200 fixes and an apology for a "really annoying" bug
The update has general gameplay, visual, and sound improvements as well as more specific mission fixes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a newAlan Wake 2patch for PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC with over 200 fixes and an apology from Remedy about a bug it acknowledges as being particularly irritating. In contrast tothe last Alan Wake 2 patchwe covered, which only promised vague “bugfixes” and a “significantly friendlier error message,” the contents of this latest patch are listed in detail.
Nov. 1, 2023
New The Marvels promo hints at multiverse shenanigans and the arrival of the X-Men
“There’s a different reality bleeding into ours” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvelsreleases in a matter of days, and yet we still don’t know much about its plot other than the fact that it sees Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan forced to team up after their powers become inexplicably linked. Now, though, a new promo has suggested that some multiverse shenanigans might go down in the movie – and hinted that the X-Men will show up, too.
Nov. 1, 2023
Our new favorite Loki season 2 theory suggests Sylvie is pulling the strings – and that’s not a bad thing
It’s time for another compelling Loki theory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Redditors have been working overtime to put all the pieces together inLoki season 2. A new theory, focusing on Sylvie’s actions in aLoki season 2 trailerthatI wasn’t the biggest fan of, suggests Sophia DiMartino’s Goddess of Mischief is the key to saving everything. How so? Asu/mobile_most_6090points out, Sylvie is seen usingHe Who Remains’ TemPadto unspool the vinyl record.
Nov. 1, 2023
Russell T Davies hints at "bigger plans" for Doctor Who spin-off Tales of the TARDIS
EXCLUSIVE: The new spin-off will “make more sense” in the coming months When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who spin-off Tales of the TARDIS launches today on BBC iPlayer, but as showrunner Russell T Davies tellsSFX magazinein the new issue published today, there are already “bigger plans” in place for the show. “There are bigger plans behind this that we can’t talk about yet.
Nov. 1, 2023
Russell T Davies is working on plans for two more seasons of Doctor Who
EXCLUSIVE: The Doctor Who showrunner is planning to stick around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Russell T Davies is back in the Doctor Who showrunning chair for the first time in over a decade – and he’s planning on sticking around. “I’m planning season 3 now, there’s plans for season 4,” Davies tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features David Tennant as Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 1, 2023
Russell T Davies reveals he was asked to run a Marvel TV show
EXCLUSIVE: Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies says he was once asked to run a British Marvel TV show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a thirteen-year hiatus from the TARDIS, Russell T Davies is back doing what he does best, showrunning Doctor Who. But in a recent conversation with SFX, the screenwriter and producer revealed that he was once asked to run a Marvel show too.
Nov. 1, 2023
Russell T Davies reveals that Netflix and Amazon wanted to snap up Doctor Who
EXCLUSIVE: The Doctor Who showrunner tells SFX that Disney Plus wasn’t the only streamer interested When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who has been everywhere: The end of time, Shakespearean London and Gallifrey, to name but a few. With the upcoming specials starring Fourteenth Doctor David Tennant, the sci-fi show has a new home onDisneyPlus. As showrunner Russell T Davies tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features David Tennant as Doctor Who on the cover, the Disney streamer wasn’t the only interested party in the new adventures across time and space.
Nov. 1, 2023
Scott Pilgrim anime showrunners address possibility of a second season
EXCLUSIVE: Bryan O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski reveal how likely it is that Scott Pilgrim Takes Off will return for a season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off creators Bryan Lee O’Malley and BenDavid Grabinski have weighed in on the possibility of the Netflix anime series getting another season – and it’s not looking good for those hoping for a second chapter.
Nov. 1, 2023
Scott Pilgrim creator initially turned down Netflix's offer to turn the graphic novels into an anime series
EXCLUSIVE: Bryan Lee O’Malley and Scott Takes Off co-showrunner BenDavid Grabinski teamed up for the series after one fateful get-together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scott Pilgrim Takes Off, a new anime series based on – you guessed it – the graphic novels centered on the same titular bassist, is set to land on Netflix in a matter of weeks.
Nov. 1, 2023
Silent Hill fans say Ascension "makes the pachinko game look like a heartfelt passion project"
“Ascension will go down in history as the most hated Silent Hill experience” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill: Ascension premiered last night, and I don’t think I’ve ever seen the long-suffering Silent Hill fandom look quite this miserable before. If you’ve not been keeping track of Ascension, it’s effectively a Telltale-style narrative adventure game viewed through a livestream where viewers get to vote on what happens next.
Nov. 1, 2023
Starfield is finally adding DLSS support in a test update next week
AMD FSR3 support is coming “in a future update” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldis gettingNvidiaDLSS support at long last in a test update next week that’ll fully launch on Xbox and PC shortly after. Bethesda announced the update on Twitter, explaining that it’ll first hit Steam Beta at some point next week before it gets a proper release.
Nov. 1, 2023
The 32 best Friends cameos of all time
With over 230 episodes of Friends, could there BE any more guest stars? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starring an ensemble cast made up of Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and Matthew Perry, Friends’ deceptively basic premise – that of six lively twenty-somethings living in an impossibly spacious New York City apartment – was actually a novel idea for its time, when most sitcoms centered on suburban family households.
Nov. 1, 2023
The Batman Below spreads its influence throughout Gotham in an exclusive first look at City of Madness #2
Preview | Check out some gorgeous new pages from Christian Ward’s beautiful nightmare When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue of Batman: City of Madness plunged the Dark Knight into a surreal and sinister new adventure. A sink hole has opened up in Gotham and a monstrous new threat, the Batman Below, has emerged and is now stalking the streets.
Nov. 1, 2023
The controversial Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti is down to a price I’d actually consider
Nvidia’s GPU just got slightly more appealing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s no secret that I’m not a fan of the originalNvidiaRTX 4060 Ti price, but the GPU just dropped to a record low ahead of Black Friday. The early deal shunts PNY’s graphics card to a level I’d personally be more comfortable paying for, especially when it comes to top-end 1080p performance for well under $500.
Nov. 1, 2023
The Stranger Things play will be "integral" to the show going forward, says writer
EXCLUSIVE: Stranger Things: The First Shadow writer Kate Trefry says what happens in the play will provide context and set up the events in Stranger Things Season 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Stranger Things play writer Kate Trefry says that the events of The First Shadow will be “integral” to the Netflix show’s final season. “There are referential sequences and imagery and callbacks and flashbacks to the events of the play inStranger Things season 5that will still make sense to you if you don’t see the play, but you’ll have a deeper understanding of them if you do,” Trefry tellsSFX magazinein the new issue, which features David Tennant as Doctor Who on the cover.
Nov. 1, 2023
The Witcher 3 was a massive series step forward, and CDPR wants a similar glow-up for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel
“We want a similar evolution here” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt RedwantsCyberpunk 2077to see a series-long transformation in line with that of its Witcher trilogy. In an interview withPC Gamer, Cyberpunk 2077 narrative director Igor Sarzyński says, “Consider The Witcher games and how much they changed with each installment. We want a similar evolution here.” Honestly, it’s pretty hard to envisage that evolution for Cyberpunk.
Nov. 1, 2023
Thirsty Suitors review: "A witty, heartfelt adventure about going home"
Thirsty Suitors dazzles with flair and wit, but underneath all the thirst humour is a heartfelt story of family, identity, and returning home. Dialogue seamlessly shifts between smart, heartfelt, and devastating A dense story that handles its themes with care and understanding Effortless style and flair in everything from cooking to combat The skating storyline fizzles out towards the game’s climax Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Nov. 1, 2023
This exclusive Disney Lorcana card reveal is emotionally wrecking me
It’s just too cute When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s an understatement to say thatDisneyLorcana has been a success, and the frantic rush for cards is about to kick off again when the second wave drops this November 17. To give you a sneak peek of what’s to come, the game’s publisher – Ravensburger – has given us an exclusive reveal for you.
Nov. 1, 2023
This fan-made Studio Ghibli x Zelda crossover is the dream anime Nintendo probably won't ever give us
Castle Town is the closest thing to a Studio Ghibli Zelda anime we’ll probably ever get When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If Nintendo was ever to grace us with a Studio Ghibli crossover and it resulted in an anime adaptation of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, it would probably look something like this incredibly well-made fan project.
Nov. 1, 2023
Ultimate Universe #1 sets up the rise of "hundreds" of new Ultimate Marvel heroes
Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe already has hundreds of heroes - we just haven’t met them yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Jonathan Hickman’s new Ultimate Universe has officially launched. And while readers previously got some hints from Marvel about what’s in store, with some particularly interesting news about the new Ultimate Spider-Man already being teased by the publisher.
Nov. 1, 2023
Uncharted co-creator Amy Hennig calls out game development "arms race," says Uncharted 3 deadline was "insane"
Former Naughty Dog dev talks the unsettling future of AAA game dev as crunch culture continues to intensify When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The reality of game development has become increasingly more transparent in recent years, and many creatives have been vocal about wanting to change workplace cultures as the need for high-end games becomes taxing on the people that make them.
Nov. 1, 2023
Unreleased 2004 game Daredevil: Man Without Fear resurfaces thanks to one anonymous developer
The canceled superhero beat ‘em up gives off some Tomb Raider flavor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video game preservation websiteHidden Palacereceived the prototype from an anonymous developer who worked on the ill-fated project. The prototype then became playable thanks to the help of SolidSnake11, which is how we got the fun throwback footage below. Daredevil: Man Without Fear - originally Daredevil: The Video Game during the early stages of production - was in development at 5,000 Ft Studios and publisher Encore for PC, PS2, and Xbox.
Nov. 1, 2023
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 is taking RPG inspiration from Baldur's Gate 3 to "make sure we're not taking giant steps backwards"
Developer The Chinese Room is looking to Baldur’s Gate 3 to enhance its reboot of the long-brewing Vampire RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recent interview withPC Gamer, narrative designer Arone Le Bray of Bloodlines 2 spoke about their revival of the Vampire RPG and how the massive success ofBaldur’s Gate 3was a source of creative inspiration for them.
Nov. 1, 2023
WarioWare: Move It review: "The Wario party game that the Nintendo Switch deserves"
WarioWare: Move It has proved itself a worthy spiritual successor to Smooth Moves. Thanks to motion controls, Wario’s new collection of chaotic microgames will have you up and out of your seat and laughing the entire time. With over 200 microgames and a number of different modes to choose from, the latest Move It is the Wario party game that the Nintendo Switch deserves. Endlessly fun Hilarious characters, storylines, and microgames
Nov. 1, 2023
Wednesday star Jenna Ortega's new movie about accidentally killing a unicorn adds Marvel and DC actors
Death of a Unicorne has wrapped filming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24’s Death of a Unicorne has announced the rest of its cast – and we can’t wait. The film, which stars Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd, has added Will Poulter (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Anthony Carrigan (Superman: Legacy), Sunita Mani (GLOW), Jessica Hynes (Paddington 2), Stephen Park (Asteroid City), Tea Leoni (Madam Secretary), and Richard E.
Oct. 31, 2023
BlizzCon 2023 schedule: Dates, times, and rewards detailed
BlizzCon is finally here! Here’s everything you need to know about the Blizzard Entertainment celebration When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Friday, November 3 Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more BlizzCon Collection Epic Pack– $29.99 / £25.99 BlizzCon Collection Legendary Pack– $49.99 / £42.99 Josh West is the Editor-in-Chief of GamesRadar+. He has over 15 years experience in online and print journalism, and holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Feature Writing.
Oct. 31, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 speedrunner known for blowing up Gale and murdering Shadowheart to set their times uses sheer spite to smash another record by 12 minutes
Judge Mae by their results, not their methods When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fuelled by spite following commentator shade-slinging over settingBaldur’s Gate 3speedrunning records by murdering Shadowheart and setting off magical nukes to skip Act 3, a misunderstood genius of the community has set a new record for the All Acts category, clearing the previous one by 12 minutes.
Oct. 31, 2023
"The Elden Ring of Metroidvania in terms of map size" is blatantly threatening me with a good time
Fallen Tear: The Ascension has a whopper of a hand-drawn map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallen Tear: The Ascensionhas been on my wishlist ever since I found myself scrounging around the search-action space in the latestSteam Next Fest, and now developer Winter Crew has come in for the kill with a bold claim, saying this could be “the Elden Ring of Metroidvania in terms of map size.
Oct. 31, 2023
Candid shots of the PS5 Slim next to the full-size console appear to have surfaced, and it looks tiny
It also looks like you’ll initially need an internet connection for the disc drive to work When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What appear to be candid pictures of the upcomingPS5 Slimhave surfaced, showing what the trimmed-down console looks like next to its older, bigger brother. Twitter user@phantompainss(viaThe Verge) shared a series of images of a disc drive-equipped PS5 Slim bundle that includes a copy ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
Oct. 31, 2023
Deltarune Chapter 3 is "pretty much content complete," and the throwback JRPG will launch with Chapter 4
“New strategy: No more waiting for Chapter 5” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As a special Halloween treat, developer Toby Fox has shared an update on the progress of Deltarune’s next chapters. In a newsletter posted onFangamer, Fox reveals that work on the long-awaited third chapter of Deltarune is nearing completion. “Chapter 3 is pretty much content complete!” he says.
Oct. 31, 2023
Destiny and Halo fans shocked as layoffs hit 24-year Bungie veteran: “To lay him off is a slap in the face to one of the greatest composers in modern history”
Beloved composer Michael Salvatori has wiped Bungie from his personal website When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Destiny 2 developerBungie’s latest wave of layoffs appears to include various studio veterans who have been around for over 24 years, since before the days of the original Halo. One of the more prominent names among the fan chatter is beloved composer Michael Salvatori.
Oct. 31, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 fan coins the ‘HO’ run while attempting to beat the MMO with a healer-only team in the most punishing way possible
Kougan has already cleared A Realm Reborn When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An enterprising Final Fantasy 14 fan has set out to complete the MMO’s story content using only a party of healers, with additional rules thrown in to make the task more difficult. They were quickly made to regret the decision. As content creator Kougan explains in theYouTubevideo below, the rules for the challenge run range from simple to headache-inducing.
Oct. 31, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy’s biggest cameo may be hiding in plain sight
Wait, could that be Henry? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so manyFive Nights at Freddy’s Easter eggs and cameosthat we can barely keep track, but a new theory suggests we may have missed the biggest one. Warning, we’re getting into spoiler territory for the new film from here on out, so make sure you’ve seenFive Nights at Freddy’sbefore reading on.
Oct. 31, 2023
Fresh off Alan Wake 2, Remedy says it's "production ready" for the Max Payne 1+2 remakes
Control 2 is seemingly a little further away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2finally crawled out of the ocean after being stuck in a 13-year-long limbo, and developer Remedy Entertainment is now shifting its focus to its other projects:Control’s sequel, the Max Payne remakes, and other oddball games. Meanwhile, Control 2 is still in the “proof-of-concept stage,” and will stay there for “the next few [financial] quarters.
Oct. 31, 2023
Friends cast say they are "utterly devastated" by the death of Matthew Perry
The Friends cast have released a statement after the passing of their co-star When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The cast of Friends have released a statement on the passing of co-star Matthew Perry, saying they are “utterly devastated” by the loss of their co-star “We are all so utterly devastated by the loss of Matthew,” the Friends cast – Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer – said in a statement (via theBBC).
Oct. 31, 2023
Get one of the best spooky tabletop RPG books for free in honor of Halloween
Vaesen is available for the grand total of ‘free’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can currently get a copy of the award-winning Vaesen (a moody, Nordic horror RPG) for the low price of ‘free’ this Halloween. Developer Free League is giving away the Vaesen core rulebook for nothing instead of $24.99on DriveThruRPG, all in honor of spooky season.
Oct. 31, 2023
Ghost of Tsushima movie director says the script is done and "we're very close to getting our s**t together on that"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chad Stahelski has given a promising update on the Ghost of Tsushima movie adaptation he’s directing. Of course, the director is talking in pretty vague terms here, but it’s good to hear such an encouraging update regardless. The last we heard about it was in August when Stahelski revealed thatthe full movie will be in Japanese.
Oct. 31, 2023
Gotham War: Scorched Earth piles on the revelations but forgets why Batman and Catwoman were even fighting in the first place
Opinion | The Gotham War arc comes to a muddled end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Batman/Catwoman: The Gotham Warstarted with a provocative idea: what if Selina Kyle was able to convince Gotham’s goons to give up working for the likes of the Joker and instead pivot to more considered crime. She trained an army of elite cat burglars to only steal from the ultra-rich in an attempt to reduce violence in the city and redistribute the money to those who actually needed it.
Oct. 31, 2023
How to come up with a new plan in Alan Wake 2
The ‘come up with a new plan’ objective in Alan Wake 2 gets you to gather clues, leading into a point of no return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To come up with a new plan in Alan Wake 2, you’ve got to search the Sheriff’s Station for a few specific pieces of intel by gathering files and profiling individuals.
Oct. 31, 2023
How to fix high rent in Cities Skylines 2
How to solve the high rent problem in Cities Skylines 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you have a Cities Skylines 2 high rent problem, you’re not the only one; many fast-growing towns experience this issue, with either residential, commercial, or industrial rent becoming too high to afford. Luckily, if your city is suffering from high rent, there are ways to fix it and smooth over anyCities Skylines 2 moneyissues.
Oct. 31, 2023
How to get the Alan Wake 2 lighthouse key
The Alan Wake 2 lighthouse in Watery can only be unlocked with the right key When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using the Alan Wake 2 lighthouse key, you can get inside the Watery lighthouse for lots of extra supplies, but getting it requires you to find every cult stash. There are quite a lot of these stashes too, and they’re all over the three playable regions in Saga’s story, which means there’ll be a lot of backtracking to do.
Oct. 31, 2023
I’m tempted to make a cozy Steam Deck setup with this Acer portable monitor deal
Your portable pal deserves this panel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not every day a deal makes me want to build a fort and hide with my Steam Deck for a month, but thisAcerportable monitor discount is doing just that. Currently down to its lowest price, it feels like picking one up ahead of Black Friday is worthwhile, especially if you’re hoping to combat the cold of November with a cozy setup.
Oct. 31, 2023
Joker 2 is going to surprise a lot of people, says its cinematographer: "It's a pretty risky movie"
He also shared an exciting production update When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking toDefinition Magazine(viaHome of DCU), cinematographer Lawrence Sher shared the insight. “Next year we’re releasing the new Joker movie, and we’re currently in the final stages of post-production,” he told the publication. “It’s a pretty risky movie and it’s going to be surprising for people. I’m so excited for everyone to see it.
Oct. 31, 2023
Martin Scorsese's first Letterboxd list provides a "companion film" for each of his movies
From The Wolf of Wall Street to The King of Comedy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Scorsese’s first list on his new Letterboxd account provides some new insight into his movies' influences. The director has compiled a collection of 59 movies that he sees as companion films to his filmography, fromThe Wolf of Wall Streetto The King of Comedy to Rolling Thunder Revue: A Bob Dylan Story.
Oct. 31, 2023
Meet Power Man, the "last living Marvel super hero" with the powers of Hulk, Sentry, and Iron Fist
And his arch-enemy, the Immortal Moon Knight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is this new future version of Power Man? Is it Luke Cage, the original Power Man? Or maybe his successor to the name, Victor Alvarez? Whoever it is, Marvel states that he wields “the unstable powers of the Sentry, the Hulk, and the Iron Fist.”
Oct. 31, 2023
MMO dev watches in horror and awe as thousands of players dogpile 16-year-old minigame, break the game to farm XP, and get addicted to fruit
Forget the weekend, Old School RuneScape players are workin' for the sq’irkin' When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a demonstration of the social engineering that you only get in MMOs, thousands of Old School RuneScape players – because of course it’s OSRS players – have rediscovered an ancient minigame and independently repurposed it as a community event that only works thanks to animalistic strength-in-numbers tactics and a severe addiction to “sq’irk” fruits.
Oct. 31, 2023
Mods are "no different than cheating", according to Capcom
“All mods are defined as cheats, except when they are officially supported” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mods and cheating are one and the same according toCapcom. For years now, fans have been using mods to alter games in weird and wonderful ways. Some developers are happy to let fans play around with their creations, while others aren’t so keen on the idea.
Oct. 31, 2023
Mysterious zombie MMO The Day Before teases final launch trailer, despite months of radio silence amid copyright issues
Fntastic says information about the game’s Steam return is also incoming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Day Before- the survival MMO extravaganza set in a zombie apocalypse - is apparently getting a final trailer tomorrow, according to its developers. The Day Before’s officialTwitteraccount revealed that the “final trailer” and information about the Steam reopening are coming on November 1 at 10am PST.
Oct. 31, 2023
Netflix's Scott Pilgrim anime reveals intro and opening theme
The series drops next month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the opening credits sequence for Scott Pilgrim Takes Off – and it’s everything we could ever want and more. Much like the trailer, the opening credits are bright, action-packed, and feature Scott rocking out with Sex Bob-Omb (who are here to make you think about dying and stuff).
Oct. 31, 2023
New crime drama starring The Last of Us’ Bella Ramsey and Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker lands rave reviews
Time season 2 has won over critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After a triumphant first season starring Stephen Graham and Sean Bean, Time has returned for a second season on the BBC. The prison drama starsThe Last of Us’ Bella Ramsey, Doctor Who’s Jodie Whittaker, andThe Silent Twins' Tamara Lawrance this time around, and viewers and critics alike are loving it.
Oct. 31, 2023
Pokemon World Championships were rocked by a "perfect storm" of trading glitches and anti-cheat rules, all because of Pokemon Legends Arceus
This year’s tournament saw an unprecedented number of disqualifications When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A number of competitive Pokemon players have spoken out in response to last-minute changes that saw them disqualified from this year’s World Championships. Back in August, the Pokemon World Championships were held in Yokohama, Japan. As the tournament progressed through its first day, however, several players revealed that they had been pulled out of their games and disqualified from the tournament.
Oct. 31, 2023
Poltergeist series is in development over 40 years after the original movie was released
In the voice of Carol Anne They’re heeeere… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s official, a brand new series version of the classic 1982 horror film Poltergeist is currently in the works and will be set in the world of the original film. PerVariety,the series is in early development at Amazon and MGM Studios with executive producers Darryl Frank and Justin Falvey on board from Amblin Television, who produced the original film over 40 years ago.
Oct. 31, 2023
Robocop: Rogue City review: "Short on engaging mission design and the film's punchy satire"
Robocop: Rogue City reflects its protagonist’s qualities. It’s well-built and robust, a few glitches aside, and capable of triggering explosive action. Yet it’s also mechanical in its design, its dialogue slow and plodding, and limited in its forms of interaction. Short on engaging mission design and the film’s punchy satire, Detroit’s finest needs better backup to enliven this drawn out adventure. Shootouts are busy and explosive Robocop remains an interesting character
Oct. 31, 2023
Silent Hill Ascension is the horror origins story we've always wanted, and its Telltale-style public votes promise chaos
Preview | Silent Hill: Ascension kicks off on Halloween night – with one million pre-registrations, it’s set to offer a unique look at the titular terror town When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Silent Hill: Ascension marks a new era for the esteemed survival horror series. Alongside the forthcoming Bloober Team-led Silent Hill 2 remake, as well as No Code’s so-far elusive Silent Hill Townfall, Ascension is a key part of the franchise’s modern day renaissance after years of stagnation.
Oct. 31, 2023
Stardew Valley dev is "too protective" of their IP to give away its movie rights - unless Studio Ghibli is interested
ConcernedApe would want to be “closely involved” in a Stardew Valley movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer ofStardew Valleysays they’re “too protective” of their IP to give away its movie rights - unless the likes of Studio Ghibli or David Lynch are interested. In an interview withIGN, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone talked about the possibility of a Stardew Valley movie, following the likes of Five Nights at Freddy’s, Super Mario Bros, Uncharted, and more - which have recently been adapted for the big screen.
Oct. 31, 2023
The Daily Bugle won't cover it, but Marvel's Spider-Man 2 hero Peter Parker holds the Rubik's Cube world record
Spidey holds the record for solving a Rubik’s Cube the fastest while diving off the Empire State Building When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the top of Peter Parker’s personal accomplishments I can only imagine are: Saving the world a bunch of times from various supervillains and, inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, solving a Rubik’s Cube faster than anyone else.
Oct. 31, 2023
The Loki poster might reveal his fate in the season 2 finale
“Well Mobius said it, Loki Who Remains” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Loki season 2. If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! As the Loki season 2 finale draws closer, Marvel fans are trying to work out what’s to become of the titular God of Mischief – especially afterthat game-changing cliffhanger at the end of episode 4.
Oct. 31, 2023
The main character in Vampire: Masquerade Bloodlines 2 ignores RPG traditions by being hundreds of years old
Phyre wakes up in modern-day Seattle after a 100-year-long slumber When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paradox Interactiveand developer The Chinese Room have today released a long-formYouTubevideo diving into the long-awaited sequel’s main character: Phyre. Or one possible version of the main character since Phyre’s clothes, background, gender, and more are all customizable. No matter what you do with your fanged hero, they don’t seem too pleased about waking up in modern-day Seattle after a hundred-year-long nap.
Oct. 31, 2023
The new Loki trailer might have just ruined Marvel's best cliffhanger in years
Opinion | Marvel spoiled Loki for me and now I wish I could go back in time and not watch the latest trailer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All Marvel had to do was wait a week. The fourth episode ofLoki season 2concluded witha mind-melter of a cliffhanger, one which saw Loki and the TVA lose, with all of time and space seemingly wiped out in the process.
Oct. 31, 2023
The top Alan Wake 2 easter eggs and references
Control, Quantum Break, Max Payne and more are all referenced in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2 is full of easter eggs and references to Remedy’s games, including Control, Max Payne, Quantum Break and the first Alan Wake game. Moreover, plenty of movies, books and TV shows have influenced their writing and the world ofAlan Wake 2, with nods-and-winks to True Detective, the works of Stephen King, a whole lot of Twin Peaks and more besides.
Oct. 31, 2023
This indie horror game set in my hometown is scary for the most accurate reasons
Subdivided apartments in Welcome to Kowloon are as miserable as I expected - even in a video game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome To Kowloon is a horror game that crystallizes every Hong Konger’s biggest fear: trying to find a new apartment. More specifically, trying to find a new apartment run by a landlady who won’t try to kill you, whether that be literally or through charging extortionate rent.
Oct. 31, 2023
You probably won't beat that $250 saving on the Segway F30 in the latest electric scooter deals
We’ve never seen it for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This is always the best time of year for good electric scooter deals, and Best Buy is proving that point with its early Black Friday sale. You can currently pick up the Segway F30 for its lowest ever price via Best Buy at the moment, and it’s available for$399.
Oct. 31, 2023
Warhammer Underworlds: Deathgorge review - "Elegant, refined and fun"
The latest season adds two characterful warbands and a few useful new rules to Warhammer Underworlds. Fast-paced and complex, Deathgorge is a great update for seasoned players. Newbies, however, may find the set’s competing warbands a little off balance. Clever blend of theme and mechanics Beautiful miniatures New hexes and effects keep things fresh Warband matchup feels unbalanced Some models are fiddly Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 31, 2023
Yoko Taro's world-ending JRPG shuts down after just 9 months
“We have come to the conclusion that it will be difficult to provide a service that will satisfy players in the future” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A collaboration betweenSegaand the Nier Automata creator, the gacha mobile game was released back in April, but just six months on, it’s already on borrowed time. In a statement on theofficial Error Game Reset website(thanks,Eurogamer), Sega revealed that the title will shut down next January.
Oct. 31, 2023
Video game and tabletop devs join forces for $10 Games For Gaza bundle worth $1,525, raising over $240,000 for Palestinian aid
The Itch.io bundle packages games, assets, books, and scores When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developers have launched a wide-ranging charity bundle to raise money for relief efforts in Palestine following escalating attacks from Israel. The Games For Gaza bundle has quickly surpassed the initial $10,000 fundraising goal and has now raised over $240,000 in just five days.
Oct. 30, 2023
Xbox will block unauthorized third-party controllers, leaving questions for accessibility and the fighting game community
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoftplans to block Xbox players from using unauthorized third-party controllers and accessories. A Microsoft spokesperson confirms the news in a statement togamesindustry.biz, which mentions that official Xbox accessories and those from “other licensed Xbox hardware partners” are made to comply with “performance, security, and safety” standards. Already licensed accessories will likely stay usable, so yourTurtle Beach, Razor, or PowerAheadphonesare probably safe.
Oct. 30, 2023
24 cat boys in Final Fantasy 14 put on their tightest speedos for a legendary MMO raid clear
Thaleia never stood a chance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Final Fantasy 14 cat boy has brought together 23 fellow Miqo’te to run not one, but three Alliance raids – the latest being the steamiest yet, with the divine entities of the Thaleia raid brought down by a gang of beach-ready cat boys. Dubbed the ‘speedo run,’ all three groups doing the Thaleia alliance raid were filled with cat boys ready to hit not only the beach but some of The Twelve, too – benevolent deities who are essentially the gods of Eorzea.
Oct. 30, 2023
Alan Wake 2 gets a patch full of bug fixes, and a "significantly friendlier error message," as console and PC players report technical issues
The patch promises PC players a “significantly friendlier error message,” which I guess is good news When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2launched last week to largely stellar reviews (with our ownAlan Wake 2review giving it top marks) as well as a not-insignificant number of reports from players experiencing technical issues on both PC and console. Today, we have fresh patch notes from Remedy Entertainment promising bug fixes as well as visual and UI improvements on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
Oct. 30, 2023
At just $549.99, this LG OLED TV deal is almost too good to miss
Save $750 on LG’s cheapest OLED TV When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Of course, we haven’t seen that $1,299.99 launch price for a long time, but day to day we’re used to seeing this set on sale for $649.99. Barring a very brief drop to $599.99 earlier this month, that’s where the A2 has stayed - today’s earlyBlack Friday TV dealsare offering up some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on OLED Panels to date.
Oct. 30, 2023
Avatar Frontiers of Pandora preview: A beautiful, cluttered, confusing adventure
Hands-on | The new Avatar game is a giant playground that’s built to lose you in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loading into anAvatar: Frontiers of Pandorahands-on demo session for the first time, I was prepared to feel a little bit lost. What I wasn’t prepared for was a gigantic, thriving world that, much like my flying ikran Carol, would hold me at arm’s length for the most part.
Oct. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 is the butt of the joke in new South Park episode, but Larian had the last laugh
South Park dropped a Baldur’s Gate 3 gag only to be corrected by the developer itself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is the butt of the joke in the latest South Park episode, but it’s Larian that had the last laugh. In South Park episode 326, Joining the Panderverse, Eric Cartman finds himself transported to an alternate reality, and amid the unfolding chaos, he’s outraged to discover he’ll lose the 50 hours he’s put into Baldur’s Gate 3 due to save data not transferring between universes.
Oct. 30, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart and Lae'zel actors end their fictional feud by hanging out in one big "Our Get Along" t-shirt
“Shart Nation and Lae’s Baes call a truce" When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3’smost dramatic feud is between party members Shadowheart and Lae’zel, but their in-game beef also infested the two character’s fandoms in playful ways… until now, since the actors behind both characters have called for a peaceful truce. This weekend’s MCM Comic Con in London hosted a panel featuring several cast members from Baldur’s Gate 3, including Shadowheart actor Jennifer English and Lae’zel actor Devora Wilde, who showed up together squeezed into one big “Our Get Along Shirt” t-shirt.
Oct. 30, 2023
Best Buy is throwing in a free mystery Starfield gift and space ice cream with Game Pass Ultimate
It’s like a weird NASA Happy Meal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yes, that’s right, Best Buy is giving away a Starfield “mystery gift” with its three months Xbox Game Pass Ultimate gift cards right now. As a fun bonus, you’ll also get an ice cream sandwich that can seemingly survive in space, just in case you’ve got a craving for astronaut food.
Oct. 30, 2023
Best Buy just launched its early Black Friday sale - these are the 15 gaming deals I'd actually buy
From Xbox Series S to Meta Quest 2, Best Buy’s Black Friday deals are already looking strong When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update November 2: Best Buy’s early Black Friday sales are still holding out well, but I’ve just spotted that theAsusROG Ally has taken its first ever discount as part of the retailer’s latest wave of sales. That’s an excellent price, adding another entry to my favorite gaming deals in this year’s offers.
Oct. 30, 2023
Bloober Team lead talks remaking Silent Hill 2 and "mastering the art of horror"
Interview | The Medium studio has a lot to prove, and it plans on doing just that When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bloober Team is gunning for the very top of the horror game developer pantheon, having shipped six consecutive spookfests in under a decade andnearing the finish line on the highly anticipated Silent Hill 2 remake. The Poland-based studio is determined to prove it can play ball with the greats, but a largely undecided horror community is watching anxiously to see whether its biggest test yet is a slam dunk or a disappointment.
Oct. 30, 2023
Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon reportedly delayed amid Bungie layoffs
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - October 30:BungieCEO Pete Parsons hasreleaseda statement acknowledging the layoffs, but the reported delays to Destiny 2: The Final Shape and Marathon are notably unmentioned. Here’s the statement in full: “Today is a sad day at Bungie as we say goodbye to colleagues who have all made a significant impact on our studio.
Oct. 30, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's has a hidden message in its credits that could set up a sequel
The secret message is baffling fans, but what does it mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. End credit scenes seem to be a big trend in movies today, especially horror, so it is no surprise thatFive Nights at Freddy’s has some treats hidden in its final moments. Aside from theFive Nights at Freddy’s post-creditsscene starring Balloon Boy, the latter comes in the shape of a muffled Morse code-like message, letting the audience know that the story is not over, and even suggesting a possible sequel.
Oct. 30, 2023
Five Nights At Freddy's is slaying box office records
The video game adaptation is a massive hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’sis breaking box office records. The film hit theaters and Peacock on October 27, pulling in $160 million at the global box office against a budget of just $20 million – despite being a streaming hybrid release. The cast includes Matthew Lillard, Mary Stuart Masterson, Piper Rubio, Elizabeth Lail, Kat Conner Sterling, David Lind, Lucas Grant, and Theodus Crane.
Oct. 30, 2023
The Royal Hotel director Kitty Green on why her new thriller starring Julia Garner is here to break horror movie rules
Exclusive: We speak to the filmmaker about subverting stereotypes, returning home, and the backlash it’s received from some male reviewers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hot off the heels of the success of her non-fiction feature film debut The Assistant, an indie #MeToo drama that received international acclaim, director Kitty Green felt a call to go home. The Australian filmmaker had always wanted to make a movie in her home country since leaving film school, but the opportunity to return to down under had never arisen… until now.
Oct. 30, 2023
Get a better look at Critical Role's new RPG with these exclusive Candela Obscura rulebook pages
Explore the supernatural When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Candela Obscura feels as if it’s snuck through to become one of the biggest (and perhaps most unexpected) tabletop RPG launches of the year, and GamesRadar+ has an exclusive sneak peek at some pages from the rulebook for you. Unveiled by Critical Role alongside an actual play series earlier this year, Candela Obscura follows an organization of supernatural investigators and leans on an accessible d6 system.
Oct. 30, 2023
Honkai Star Rail devs explain how they filled the RPG with Chinese memes adapted for an English-speaking audience
“We find suitable English alternatives or create our own,” Hoyoverse says When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Honkai Star Rail is a Chinese game built with a global audience in mind, which can force developer Hoyoverse to get creative about translating cultural and pop culture references, which sometimes involves pinning it all on Guns N' Roses. In a recent issue of Play magazine, Hoyoverse touched on the localization process and the unique challenges that come up in an RPG so steeped in references and phrases rooted in not just Chinese society but sometimes literally Classical Chinese language.
Oct. 30, 2023
How to save the game in Alan Wake 2
We explain how to save in Alan Wake 2, and what the limitations of it are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to to know how to manual save in Alan Wake 2, you’re not alone. It’s a specifically limited system that only permits saving at certain moments, something you have to earn and can only do in specific moments.
Oct. 30, 2023
I can't get over the fact this Samsung Odyssey Neo G7 4K offer isn't a Black Friday deal
A half price UHD monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I already have a 4K 144Hz gaming monitor, but I’m low key itching to click buy on thisSamsungOdyssey Neo G7 deal. It almost feels like Best Buy has hit the big Black Friday discount button a tad early, as the 43-inch quantum mini LED panel is currently half price.
Oct. 30, 2023
Invincible season 2, part 1 review: "Heading for a similar stratosphere to The Boys"
Despite missing Omni-Man’s presence, Invincible season 2 is an improvement on the first season, aiming high and pulling off a superhero drama tinged with grief and loss – even if the Part 1 of it all leaves some story elements feeling undercooked Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Oct. 30, 2023
John Cena's latest action-comedy debuts to 0% on Rotten Tomatoes
“John Cena deserves better. And so do we” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. John Cena is no stranger to action movies – but his latest, Freelance, sounds like it may have been better off staying on the cutting room floor. The movie debuted to a score of 0% on review aggregator siteRotten Tomatoes, based on 21 reviews from critics at the time of writing.
Oct. 30, 2023
Loki season 2 trailer raises the stakes for its final two episodes
You won’t believe what’s coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel has released a trailer for the final two episodes of Loki season 2. “All of existence is in grave danger,” Loki warns in the trailer. A montage of action-packed clips ensues, including Mobius hilariously slapping Brad Wolfe and Miss Minutes rather spookily glitching. Loki season 2 episode 4 revealed Ravonna Renslayer’s secret past and ended on a massive cliffhanger.
Oct. 30, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director addresses Sandman plot hole: "This is the stuff that keeps me up at night"
“He’s out” - that’s all there is to it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s director has addressed the Sandman plothole and there isn’t really any reason as to why the villain appeared in both games. Speaking onIGN’s Beyond! Podcast, Bryan Intihar - the director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - talks all about the sequel, including that Sandman plothole.
Oct. 30, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director slyly responds to Daredevil Easter egg speculation by telling everyone to "stay tuned"
Bryan Intihar has addressed the missing Nelson and Murdock sign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The director ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2has teased something Daredevil-related by telling fans to “stay tuned” when asked about the missing Nelson and Murdock sign. Speaking onIGN’s Beyond! Podcast, Bryan Intihar - the director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 - discusses the Spidey sequel, and more specifically, the missing Nelson and Murdock sign players have spotted in the virtual New York City.
Oct. 30, 2023
Netflix quietly drops a new anime series that's already being called the streamer’s best manga adaptation yet
Pluto is winning over viewers and critics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has dropped a new manga adaptation with little fanfare, and viewers are already loving it. First announced six years ago, Pluto has finally made its way to the streamer in an eight-part series that’s being hailed as perfect. Based on the Japanese manga of the same name by Naoki Urasawa, Pluto draws its inspiration from one of Astro Boy’s main villains.
Oct. 30, 2023
New Doctor Who spin-off show announced featuring returning Doctors and companions
Welcome to the Whoniverse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new Doctor Who spin-off show titled Tales of the TARDIS is ready for launch. The show, which is set to premiere November 1 on BBC iPlayer, is a brand new six-part series that will reunite beloved classic doctors and their companions, as they board a very special TARDIS and embark on a nostalgic journey through space and time.
Oct. 30, 2023
One of the best horror movies of 2021 is getting an unexpected sequel
The Black Phone 2 is officially in the works When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Please stay on the line: Scott Derrickson’s The Black Phone is coming back for a second installment. The cast includes Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, James Ransone, Troy Rudeseal, Miguel Cazarez, and E. Roger Mitchell. Produced by Blumhouse and theatrically distributed by Universal, the film grossed $161 million worldwide against a budget of $16 million.
Oct. 30, 2023
The Alan Wake 2 Rock Rock Tree code and puzzle explained
The Rock Rock Tree stash in Cauldron Lake requires a keen eye to unlock When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing the Alan Wake 2 Rock Rock Tree stash puzzle in Cauldron Lake is tricky as it’s very easy to miss one of the necessary clues for the code. First of all, the three numbers for the code inAlan Wake 2are already written not as plain number but as simple arithmetic.
Oct. 30, 2023
The Baldur's Gate 3 cast created community icon Bing Bong in their D&D campaign, and now the imp's been modded into the RPG as a summon
You can reunite Shadowheart and Bing Bong with this mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3modder has made Shadowheart’s dreams come true by adding Bing Bong the baby imp, from the cast’s very own D&D one-shot, into the RPG. Last month, the cast of Baldur’s Gate 3 - specifically the actors behind Shadowheart, Lae’zel, Karlach, Astarion, Gale, and Wyll - sat down with High Rollers DnD to play their own game of Dungeons & Dragons.
Oct. 30, 2023
The Devil That Wears My Face is like The Exorcist meets Face/Off, and it's actually terrifying
The Devil That Wears My Face writer David Pepose speaks with Newsarama about how he and artist Alex Cormack are taking a new angle on the exorcism genre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re reaching the apex of the spooky season, and for those who have been after a horror-fueled comic treat with a few tricks up its sleeve.
Oct. 30, 2023
The Gen V finale will directly set up The Boys season 4 with a cliffhanger ending
“This season is not going to end how you expect” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We already knew that college spin-off Gen V would set up The Boys season 4, but it’s now been confirmed that the finale will directly do so with a cliffhanger ending. Be warned, though – there aremajor spoilers forGen V episode 7ahead! “It’s a cliffhanger on a lot of levels,” co-showrunner Michele Fazekas toldVarietyin a new interview.
Oct. 30, 2023
FromSoftware reportedly gearing up for “multiple new projects” following Elden Ring and Armored Core 6’s success
The Dark Souls studio is expanding soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. FromSoftwareis reportedly gearing up for a large recruitment spree in anticipation of several upcoming projects. According to a report fromIGN Japan, the studio behind Elden Ring has scheduled multiple recruiting sessions for December to attract developers in every department. The new staff is supposedly being recruited to work on “multiple new projects.
Oct. 30, 2023
10 scenes that prove The Walking Dead is the most shocking horror comic of all time
The most jaw-dropping moments from the epic zombie comic When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead turned 20 earlier this month.Robert Kirkman,Charlie Adlardand Tony Moore’s game-changing zombie horror comic ran for 193 issues and in that time garnered a well-deserved reputation for pulling the rug out from under both its characters and its readership. The Walking Dead often traded in shock, whether that came in the form of sudden character deaths, unexpected injuries (there’s a weird amount of eye trauma in this book) and the sheer depravity that its antagonists would often indulge in.
Oct. 29, 2023
Former Starfield dev says all decisions on Bethesda RPGs "run through" Todd Howard: "He would hate, hate, hate me for saying that"
“He doesn’t believe it’s true, but unfortunately it is true” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Bethesda veteran says that all decisions at the studio “run through” director Todd Howard. In an interview withYouTubechannelMinnMax, Bruce Nesmith reminisced on his long career at the studio, where he began work on Daggerfall, graduated to become the lead designer on Skyrim, and then eventually contributed to Starfield before leaving to become a novelist.
Oct. 29, 2023
Karlach's heartache in Baldur's Gate 3 spoke directly to my own isolation, and it caught me totally off guard
Opinion | Karlach’s story in Baldur’s Gate 3 affected me in a way I could never have anticipated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You don’t always realize how much you need someone else’s words to give shape to your own feelings until they do. InBaldur’s Gate 3, I had initially missed out on Karlach’s story thanks toa mistake I’d made early on at the Emerald Grove.
Oct. 29, 2023
Remembering Casper: A Haunting 3D challenge, an underrated movie-to-game adaptation
Opinion | Interplay’s take on the SNES original was challenging, charming and bone-chilling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Video games rarely translate directly into good films (name five good gaming movies, we’ll wait). More worthwhile are tie-in games birthed straight from the silver screen – and the often-overlooked Casper is a perfect example of that. Many ’90s babies can recall the cheery ghoul’s 1995 movie outing; this charming game, however, is fixed in many gamers' minds as being one of the toughest puzzlers to beat even 25 years on.
Oct. 28, 2023
23 years later, Hogs of War remains an unlikely turn-based classic from the PS1 era
Interview | From Worms to Command & Conquer, Atari and Gremlin Interactive were inspired by the best When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. At the turn of the century, turn-based tactical warfare games featuring anthropomorphic characters were a fundamental part of PlayStation’s lineup. The Worms series had found a firm footing with its first three titles: Worms, Worms 2, and Worms Armageddon.
Oct. 28, 2023
Gen V confirms Marie's connection to The Boys' Victoria Neuman
Episode 7 featured some major revelations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first season of Gen V is almost at an end and the events of season 1’s penultimate episode mean that the stakes have never been higher for the students of God U – and, potentially, for the world at large. A few significantcameos from elsewhere in the Vought universein episode 7 have started to lay the groundwork forThe Boys season 4as the two shows collide, and it looks like the secrets of Godolkin University may not be staying that way for long.
Oct. 28, 2023
Honkai Star Rail has finally lost me, but it's made me more motivated than ever to play Genshin Impact
Opinion | Honkai Star Rail is a great JRPG that I don’t want to keep playing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can pinpoint the moment I realized I’d had enough of Honkai Star Rail – an unquestionably great JRPG, per our updatedHonkai Star Rail PS5 review– and that it would never replace Genshin Impact for me. I’ve been playing both games since launch and have grown familiar with the playbook of shared developer Hoyoverse.
Oct. 28, 2023
Skyrim's lead designer says he played the RPG for 1,000 hours - "and for 950 of those hours, it was broken"
“In every studio, those 950 hours, you’re playing a broken game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bruce Nesmith, a former Bethesda veteran who was lead designer on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, has said that he “probably played Skyrim for 1,000 hours" and that for “950 of those hours, it was broken”. In a recent interview with MinnMax (which you can check out below), Nesmith covers a real range of topics, one of which is how devs recharge between big, meaty projects, which naturally tend to require playing the pre-launch build over and over before all its bugs have been squashed and broken bits patched up.
Oct. 28, 2023
The 10 best horror films (that no one thinks are horror films)
Not all horror movies are gore and monsters and slashing knives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ask any self-respecting horror fan what they think of terms like “elevated horror” and “social thriller” and they’re sure to spit blood. Such nomenclature, which has been applied over the last decade to movies likeThe Witch,The Babadook,Hereditary, Get Out, Relic, andSaint Maud, are loaded with the patronizing implication that “normal” horror is base.
Oct. 28, 2023
The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall nearly destroyed Bethesda: "If you weren't putting in 60 hours minimum, your job was in danger"
“It was potentially the end of Bethesda” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls 2: Daggerfall, released way back in 1996, was the second installment in what went on to become Bethesda’s beloved, genre-defining RPG series, but it sounds like it was a particularly tricky one to get off the launchpad - and that if it hadn’t come together it could have meant the end of the studio itself.
Oct. 27, 2023
Why this D&D actual play series featuring the voices of Geralt and FF16's Clive is going to be the next big thing
Interview | These UK games industry pros are taking a leap of faith with their new, crowdfunded D&D actual play series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starting as an idea for a private Dungeons & Dragons campaign between friends, the origin story for Natural Six begins in the same place as many D&D adventures: the pub. In a sort of Session -1, the six UK games industry personalities helming this new actual play series – from Geralt of Rivia and Clive Rosfield voice actors, Doug Cockle and Ben Starr; to games journalist, presenter, and D&D aficionado Aoife Wilson – discussed their plans for their campaign.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 minimum requirements and recommended specs on PC
Here’s the level of PC hardware specs you’ll need to meet the Alan Wake 2 minimum requirements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake 2 minimum requirements for PC show that it’s a technically demanding game and requires a souped-up PC to run smoothly, especially with ray-tracing. With that said, I recommend taking these spec requirements with a small pinch of salt, as we’ve seen adequate performance forAlan Wake 2on lower-end machines compared to the suggestions of these official specs.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 TV studio door code solutions
Two three-digit codes open the talk show studio door in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the Alan Wake 2 TV studio door code requires you to explore the dressing rooms around the studio for a simple three-digit code. The “Neighbor of the Beast” clue found in the band room gives you the answer. However, you need to escape from this area inAlan Wake 2twice, and the code changes slightly for your second escape.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 weapons: Where to find every gun for Alan and Saga
Here’s every gun in Alan Wake 2 and where you can expect to find them for Saga Anderson and Alan Wake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting all the Alan Wake 2 weapons will really help you survive the horrors of Bright Falls and the Dark Place as Saga and Alan respectively. There are eight weapons in the game, with six of them being completely optional weapons that, for the most part, you’ll have to go out of your way to collect.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 Wellness Center password and moon puzzle
How to access the Wellness Center security computer in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Alan Wake 2 Wellness Center computer password requires you to solve a puzzle about moon phases, resulting in a six-digit code. It’s definitely a bit of a thinker as you’ve got to piece together a few bits of information to eventually land on the correct answer.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 Words of Power locations
Where to find Words of Power in Alan Wake 2 and upgrade abilities When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting Alan Wake 2 Words of Power lets you upgrade Alan’s darkness-fighting capabilities, allowing you to better survive the horrors of the Dark Place. There are several different types of Word of Power you’ll find as you explore as Alan, with each one linking to a small selection of upgradeable perks.
Oct. 27, 2023
All Alan Wake 2 lunch box locations and where to find them
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alan Wake 2 deer headsAlan Wake 2 stashesAlan Wake 2 rock, rock, tree stashAlan Wake 2 battery amps stashAlan Wake 2 inventory upgrades All Cauldron Lake lunch boxes You’ll visit Cauldron Lake multiple times and be able to find a few more lunch boxes at each return. The first time you come back flooding will have receded and opened some more areas - and if you wait until the point where you’re back with the bolt cutters, you’ll be able to get them all.
Oct. 27, 2023
All Alan Wake 2 maps and where to find them
Where to get every map in Alan Wake 2 so you never get lost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Collecting Alan Wake 2 maps is crucial to helping you figure out where you need to go throughout the Pacific Northwest and the Dark Place. Most of the maps are in reasonably logical places, and are typically available quite early on in each newAlan Wake 2area, but they can also be quite unassuming and are easy to miss.
Oct. 27, 2023
All Alan Wake 2 Nursery Rhyme and charm locations
How to solve every rhyme and find all the dolls in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Figuring out the Alan Wake 2 nursery rhymes to get charms can be challenging as you start amassing a collection of dolls. Every rhyme puzzle is based on interpreting the narrative and themes within the rhyme and placing a few relevant dolls on various chalk drawings to match.
Oct. 27, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Lae'zel actor attacks druids, steals idols, and kicks the squirrel in one truly chaotic evil stream
“I feel kind of bad, but also, I don’t” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Devora Wilde, the voice of Lae’zel inBaldur’s Gate 3, has been streaming her playthrough of the acclaimed CRPG and her antics in the latest session would certainly gain the Githyanki’s approval. For the playthrough, Wilde opts to play as Dev’zel, a Githyanki Fighter like Lae’zel but easily distinguishable from the origin character thanks to her bright pink hair.
Oct. 27, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 stops at level 6 D&D spells, but one player managed a level 7 screwup that locked them out of the RPG's final fight
The worst part? They’re on PS5 and can’t easily console command their way out When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a multi-layered mistake that can’t be adequately described withinBaldur’s Gate 3’s conservative six-level magic system, one unlucky player has soft-locked themselves out of the RPG’s final fight through an absolute clown fiesta of death and death gods, inadvertently writing the ultimate lesson on quick-saving.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to investigate the crime scene in Alan Wake 2
Where to find all clues and complete you first Alan Wake 2 murder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ll need to investigate the crime scene in Alan Wake 2 very early on the game to get Saga and Casey’s case in Cauldron Lake started. The pair of FBI agents begin their investigation by examining the horrific ritualistic murder of Nightingale, though you’ll have to find a range of clues both around and eveninthe body to begin piecing together what happened.
Oct. 27, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2's economy isn't a sham, but it is bugged
Supply and demand aren’t working as intended When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2features a robust economic simulation where individual businesses generate realistic demand for certain goods that can be satisfied either by local industries or by imports from outside connections. At least, that’s how it’ssupposedto work - the reality is that these systems aren’t working as intended, and while initial fears that the economy is a “deception” seem to be overblown, developer Colossal Order has acknowledged that there are some serious bugs to be fixed.
Oct. 27, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2's individually rendered teeth aren't responsible for the game's performance issues - at least not all of them
Desperate players want the game to scrap its defining feature in the name of performance, but the devs say that’s not the issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AsCities: Skylines 2players try to figure out what they can do to improve performance, they’re coming up with some pretty wild theories about what’s wrong - including the idea that the game is rendering every citizen’s individual teeth.
Oct. 27, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty was never going to take place after the main story: "The endings are written as we wanted them"
“The endings are too diverse to have a single post-main story thread make sense for them all” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Rednever thought about developing an expansion set after Cyberpunk 2077’s multiple endings. That’s according to the game’s narrative director Igor Sarzyński, who tellsPC Gamerthat continuing the game’s main story would only cheapen the dramatic finales.
Oct. 27, 2023
Destiny 2 director casually announces a change for The Final Shape that players have wanted for 9 years: shader icons that actually make sense
By the Traveler When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After 9 years of bafflingly inconsistent icons screwing up the best-laid fashion plans,Bungieis trying to make Destiny 2’s shaders a little more consistent starting withThe Final Shape expansion due next year. That’s according to game director Joe Blackburn, who delivered a quietly massive announcement in a recent video from long-time Destiny content creatorDatto.
Oct. 27, 2023
Fallout co-creator Tim Cain has designed a secret sequel that no one will ever see: "I'm never ever going to talk about it"
“If it ever gets made I will know it’s a coincidence” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Cain, one of the lead developers on the first Fallout and the man behind its original design, says he has a secret plan for a sequel that nobody’s ever going to see. “Just to make people salivate - I’ve told people this because I’m never ever going to talk about it - I already designed a Fallout,” Cain said on apodcast with YouTuber TKs-Mantis.
Oct. 27, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director snuck his adorable pet cat into FF7 Remake
Fingers crossed Musashi comes back for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Remake is stuffed with cats in every corner of Midgar’s dark and desolate slums, but one adorable street cat actually belongs to the game’s director. Despite Final Fantasy 7 Remake coming out three years prior, director Naoki Hamaguchi has just now revealed that the development team put his real-world pet into the action-RPG.
Oct. 27, 2023
Fortnite tries to recapture its golden era by returning to Chapter 1
Epic Games is heading back to the past When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Epic Gameshas announced that Fortnite is headed back to Chapter 1 in its next major update. Epic Games teased the throwback event on Twitter: “Sprint (or Mantle, your choice) back to Chapter 1… see you soon.” The accompanying battle bus image lists November 3 as the update’s launch date, together with “#FortniteOG” - seemingly teasing the return of the battle royale game’s original map.
Oct. 27, 2023
Gen V season 1, episode 7 review: "Brings us back to the heart of the show"
A near-perfect penultimate episode brings us back to the heart of the show and reminds us why we’re here – and what Marie and co. are fighting for. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Gen V episode 6 left off on a cliffhanger– and a good one at that.
Oct. 27, 2023
Hardhat Wombat is a delightful, "super crappy" puzzle game from the creator of Plants vs Zombies
Indie Spotlight | Hardhat Wombat is all about building with poop, and then cleaning up after yourself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you weren’t already aware, wombats produce cubic poo. The exact reasons why remain a scientific mystery, but it’s important that you know that, because it’s the premise of Hardhat Wombat, a new puzzling platformer from George Fan, best known as the creator of Plants vs Zombies.
Oct. 27, 2023
Henry Cavill's Highlander reboot is moving forward with John Wick director at the helm
There can only be one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The long stagnantHighlander reboot starring Henry Cavillis officially moving forward withJohn Wickdirector Chad Stahelski at the helm. The reboot is based on the 1986 original that stars Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, and Clancy Brown as three immortal warriors competing against each other through time in an effort to grow even more powerful.
Oct. 27, 2023
Alan Wake 2 Door Knob and Hunting Rifle location
How to find the Door Knob in the Wellness Center in Alan Wake 2 and get the Hunting Rifle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Alan Wake 2 Door Knob in the Wellness Center unlocks the Hunting Rifle for Saga, which is one of the best weapons available to her. It’ll blow the head off any Taken in no more than a few shots and has great range, making it a superbAlan Wake 2 weapon.
Oct. 27, 2023
How long is Alan Wake 2?
In for the story or hunting hidden collectibles, here’s how long it will take to beat Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know how long Alan Wake 2 is, the length is going to vary based on how you play the game, whether you’re rapidly blasting through shadow monsters or plodding across Bright Falls.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to complete the ritual in Alan Wake 2 and reach the murder site
The collapsed tunnel in the Subway blocks you off in Alan Wake 2 - unless you can edit the scene. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Completing the Alan Wake 2 ritual in the subway to reach the murder site is a pretty involved process that requires you to edit scenes to change the Dark Place. Specifically, you’re looking to clear the collapsed tunnel after reaching the End of the Line scene to reach the murder site, but it’s pretty confusing at points.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to find Alan's shotgun in the Dark Place for Alan Wake 2
Give Alan the best chance you can by finding the shotgun in the Dark Place in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting Alan’s Dark Place shotgun in Alan Wake 2 gives you a much better chance against the shadowy fadeouts, but you can miss it near the Oceanview Hotel. As with most of the additionalAlan Wake 2 weapons, you’ll need to solve a puzzle to get your hands on this double-barrel shotgun for Alan, this time using the Angel Lamp.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to find the Oceanview Hotel door code in Alan Wake 2
Time to grab a drink and the Alan Wake 2 Oceanview Hotel door code When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Finding the Alan Wake 2 Oceanview Hotel door code can be an easy point to get stuck at, having already spent ages winding your way up to the hotel’s alternate entrance. While the code isn’t obviously visible in this area at first, a bit of studying your surroundings, and fiddling with the lights should lead you to discovering the code at the nearby bar - which also happens to be where you can collect theDark Place shotgun in Alan Wake 2.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to get the Crossbow in Alan Wake 2 and where to find it
The Alan Wake 2 crossbow is in a cult stash in the forest above Watery When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake 2 crossbow is a solid weapon for Saga, helping her fight the Taken, but it’s locked away in a stash near Coffee World. It’s a three-digit padlock stash too, so that means you’ve got to figure out the code from the nearby firing range targets.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to get the screwdriver in Alan Wake 2
Where to get the Alan Wake 2 screwdriver for opening locks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Getting the Alan Wake 2 screwdriver will let you bust open certain containers for extra resources or doors to new areas. In fact, you’ve probably already found several of these keyless locks aroundAlan Wake 2while wandering as Saga, but there’s no way to get them open before grabbing the screwdriver over in Watery, which means you’ll have to do some backtracking.
Oct. 27, 2023
Here's how scary Alan Wake 2 is, for those not sure about horror
This spoiler-free guide will explain if Alan Wake 2 is a horror game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How scary is Alan Wake 2? Is it a horror game, and if so, how horrifying should people expect it to be? Well, the specific genre that Alan Wake 2 is working under here is “survival horror”, so while we’ll get into the specifics momentarily (don’t worry, allspoiler-free), you can definitely expect a certain level of spookiness in various forms - all of which we’ll cover momentarily.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to solve the Alan Wake 2 battery amps stash puzzle
This Watery cult stash in Alan Wake 2 requires you to solve an algebra problem When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Solving the Alan Wake 2 battery amp stash puzzle requires you to use some proper algebra to get a three-digit code that unlocks the crate. The note attached to the Watery town pier cult stash tasks you with figuring out how many amps battery B2 is worth based on some limited information.
Oct. 27, 2023
How to use the Alan Wake 2 case board and place clues
How to place clues and map out your investigation using the case board in Alan Wake 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Using the Alan Wake 2 case board is essential to progressing through Saga’s investigation into the Bright Falls area. In short, clues and evidence you gather can be placed on the case board to make deductions and uncover more leads to pursue.
Oct. 27, 2023
I could never have predicted the latest management sim hit: run a hotel where death gods are cute anime girls
Eldritch portals bring all the guests to Yog-Sothoth’s Yard When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hotel management sim Yog-Sothoth’s Yard strikes me as Cult of the Lamb with all the combat stuff replaced with cute anime girls and some business decisions, and it’s made quite a name for itself onSteam. From the hard-to-pronounce title to the abundance of eyeballs and tentacles, there’s more than a bit of Lovecraftian horror about Yog-Sothoth’s Yard.
Oct. 27, 2023
I didn’t expect to see Alienware’s 500Hz monitor show up cheaper before Black Friday
The fastest screen in the west for less When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dell’sAlienware500Hz gaming monitor is still pretty fresh on the scene, but you can already grab 25% off ahead of Black Friday. If you’re not really into competitive shooters, or trying to boost fps in games to obscene levels, then that’ll probably fly over your head. However, those of you who’ve been waiting for some sort of discount on this specialist model will want to take note, as I reckon this is a bona fide early Black Friday deal.
Oct. 27, 2023
I'm ready to be creeped out by these new board games for Halloween
These are the games that I’ll be spooked by this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The greatest horror of spooky season can be working out which board games for Halloween you should play. You’ve got plenty to choose from, after all. Because I’m terribly indecisive, I’m not just settling for one when the Witching Hour rolls around; I’ve picked three new board games for Halloween that will set the mood quite nicely.
Oct. 27, 2023
If Todd Howard left Bethesda, it would "leave a big hole," says former Skyrim designer: "Todd had an attribute that none of the rest of us did"
Bruce Nesmith says the Starfield director has a way of putting himself in the seat of the everyday player When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If Todd Howard up and left Bethesda, it would “leave a big hole,” says Skyrim’s lead designer, insisting that theStarfielddirector has “an attribute that none of the rest of us did.” In an interview withMinnMax, Bruce Nesmith talked about his time at Bethesda and working on games like Skyrim and Starfield.
Oct. 27, 2023
Insomniac confirms Marvel's Wolverine will take place in the same universe as the Spider-Man games
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Insomniachas now confirmed that the upcomingMarvel’s Wolverinewill take place in the same universe as the studio’s Spider-Man games. Based on MCU precedent, you might expect some sort of Easter egg about Wolverine in Spider-Man 2 to set up the next game, but there’s no such teaser to be found. “There was a decision not to do it,” Intihar explained.
Oct. 27, 2023
Little Nightmares 3 finally shows off the co-op mode the horror series always needed
Check out 18-minutes of new gameplay footage featuring new protagonists Low and Alone When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newLittle Nightmares 3gameplay trailer is both the longest footage yet from the upcoming threequel and the first proper showcase of the brand new co-op mode. I’ve always sincerely felt Little Nightmares is a series that would benefit greatly from adding co-op support, especially after the second game added Six as an AI companion.
Oct. 27, 2023
Loki producer breaks down season 2 episode 4's big cliffhanger: "We go to some profound places"
Exclusive: Marvel producer Kevin Wright explains why it felt so important to tear up the rulebook mid-way through Loki’s second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Loki season 2 episode 4. If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! So far, the titular God of Mischief’s mission throughout Loki season 2 has been simple: stop the timeline-refining Temporal Loom, which has been malfunctioning ever since Sylvie killed He Who Remains, from blowing up and destroying, well, everything.
Oct. 27, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 4 recap and Easter eggs: Renslayer’s secret past – and a big cliffhanger
For all time, always When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Things are getting serious inLoki season 2as episode 4 sees all chaos break out at theTVA. And yes,even morechaos than was already plaguing the time-keeping authority. The latest episode features plenty more ofKangvariantVictor Timely, some great moments for Loki andSylviefans, and a cliffhanger ending that will leave you desperate to know what will happen next.
Oct. 27, 2023
Loki season 2 finally revealed who was ringing the phone in episode 1 – and it's not as dramatic as fans hoped
“So funny” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This episode contains spoilers forLoki season 2 episode 4.If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now! Loki season 2has finally revealed who was calling the titular God of Mischief at the end of episode 1, and well, it’snot quite as exciting as fans might’ve hoped.
Oct. 27, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 patch fixes a bug that turned the superheroes into a little cube, but fans want it back
Bring back Spider-Cube!! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2developerInsomniachas patched out the now fan-favorite glitch that turned Peter Parker and Miles Morales into a little cube. Shortly after Marvel’s Spider-Man 2’s release last week, several players reported running into a glitch that swapped out the web heads for a cute little cube - which you can see in actionhere.
Oct. 27, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 players stumble across touching in-game tribute you can visit yourself
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like a late developer fromMarvel’s Spider-Man 2studioInsomniachas been honoured in the Spidey sequel in the form of a sweet mural in the virtual Central Park. Ina postshared by the studio after Goodman’s passing, Insomniac said that the developer “contributed greatly to our company’s legacy and vision to have a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives.
Oct. 27, 2023
Remedy further teases Alan Wake 2's DLC plans, and one has ties to Control
It’s not a lake, it’s the Federal Bureau Of Control When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Remedy Entertainment has detailed the two paid expansions coming to the survival horror sequelAlan Wake 2next year, and one of them neatly sets up another crossover with supernatural shooter Control. “Both of our expansions tell new stories and offer exciting gameplay within Alan Wake 2,” the game’sFAQ pageexplains.
Oct. 27, 2023
Should you play Alan Wake before diving into Alan Wake 2?
Alan Wake 2 is a true sequel, but you don’t necessarily need to fully grasp the Remedy Connected Universe to enjoy it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Should you play Alan Wake before Alan Wake 2? There’s no straightforward answer as it depends on how much you want out of the new survival horror game. As I mention in myAlan Wake 2 review, Remedy Entertainment has delivered an expansive sequel and a deeply metatextual work.
Oct. 27, 2023
That shocking Loki season 2 death scene might be the grimmest in the MCU
We didn’t know Brad Wolfe had it in him… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for Loki season 2. If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now! Loki season 2 episode 4just featured one of the most shocking death scenes in the MCU – and fans can’t get over it.
Oct. 27, 2023
The 32 greatest Pixar characters
From Woody to Wall-E, Pixar has made some of the most iconic characters in animation history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’ve got a friend in me – and all the rest who make upPixar’s multiverse of stories. Beginning with the acclaimed feature film Toy Story in 1995, Pixar has been a titan of the animation film industry for decades with revered features like A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc.
Oct. 27, 2023
The Alan Wake 2 gift shop safe code for Coffee World
The Coffee World Gift Shop safe is opened by the code Tracker, Lookout, Cleaner When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Alan Wake 2 gift shop safe code in Coffee World is a strange puzzle that tasks you with working out what Tracker, Lookout, and Cleaner mean to get a three-digit code. It’s a bizarre puzzle that requires a bit of interpretation to hopefully get the right answer, putting you in the mindset of the Koskela brothers.
Oct. 27, 2023
Why Eddie Brock isn't Venom in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 narrative director Ben Arfmann explains the comic book roots behind the changes to Venom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is now available on PS5, and the game’sVenom-centric storyputs the symbiote in the spotlight with a brand new host who’s never been Venom in comics. And now,Insomniacnarrative director Ben Arfmann has opened up about why they went with a new Venom host, and why they picked the character who bonds with the symbiote in the game.
Oct. 27, 2023
Barbarian, 2022's most messed-up horror movie, is getting a single-player video game from the Friday the 13th and Evil Dead: The Game devs
The movie about an Airbnb from hell is being adapted for consoles and PC When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few things up front: the Barbarian game is being developed by Diversion 3 Entertainment, which assisted both IllFonic and Saber Interactive with the multiplayer Friday the 13th and Evil Dead adaptations, respectively. That said, the Barbarian game is clearly billed as a single-player outing for consoles and PC.
Oct. 26, 2023
10 best horror comic artists of all time
Get spooky with our picks for the best horror comic artists of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horror comics are in the middle of a renaissance, with too many skilled artists bloodily carving out their niche in the genre to name them all. But the current crop of up-and-coming horror comics artists have their foundations in the creators that defined the genre, the best horror comic artists of all time.
Oct. 26, 2023
26 years later, original Fallout co-creator settles the RPG's biggest debate: who dropped the first nuke and why?
It was, as many suspected, China, and apparently for a very specific reason When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tim Cain, producer and broad-strokes co-creator of the original Fallout RPG, has weighed in on the timeless debate on the start of the universe’s nuclear apocalypse, confirming who dropped the first nuke once and for all. A lot of people had it right: it was China.
Oct. 26, 2023
A new Marvel book confirms bad news for Scarlet Witch fans
The book provides official confirmation on the MCU timeline When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Scarlet Witch’s fate has finally been officially confirmed after the dramatic ending ofDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness– and hopeful Wanda Maximoff fans are set to be disappointed. A new book, titledMarvel Studios' The Marvel Cinematic Universe: An Official Timeline, seems to put a definitive end to the Scarlet Witch after her showdown at Mount Wundagore: “[Wanda] destroys Wundagore – and collapses it upon herself – ending two great threats to all of the Multiverse,” it reads (viaCulture Crave).
Oct. 26, 2023
After 11 years, the Dragon Quest game that turned an MMO into a JRPG cult classic may finally get a worldwide release
Speculation points to a global Dragon Quest 10 Offline release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dragon Quest 10 Offline could finally be coming to territories worldwide. AsGematsuexplains, Square Enix Asia uploaded trailers for the game’s release in China and Korea, but the final frame only lists PlayStation and PC as platforms. The omission of the Nintendo Switch, which the offline version originally launched on, has led to some speculation that the Big N might be on publishing duties for the game’s worldwide launch.
Oct. 26, 2023
After leaving Starfield mid-development, Skyrim designer couldn't believe how well it ran at launch: "The Bethesda guys may not like me for saying this"
“When I started playing Starfield and it was smooth as glass to begin with, that was like, ‘wow, guys.'” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Former Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith left Bethesda, and his updated role as senior systems designer, partway throughStarfield’s development, so he was as surprised as the rest of us when the massive space RPG was released in remarkably good condition.
Oct. 26, 2023
Alan Wake 2 review: "An imaginative and truly ambitious sequel"
Alan Wake 2 is a strange, imaginative, and truly ambitious sequel that never fails to upend your expectations. While some of the bigger concepts presented by Remedy Entertainment lack refinement, a few rough edges don’t detract from a consistently confident and startlingly original adventure. You won’t find anything else quite like Alan Wake 2 this generation. Ambitious creative concept Beautiful visual fidelity Imaginative mission design Combat lacks variation Inconsistent performance issues
Oct. 26, 2023
Alan Wake 2's minimum specs have disqualified my gaming laptop, and now I question the financial viability of PC gaming
Opinion | Are AW2’s demanding GPU requirements a new normal? Hopefully not When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While this Alan Wake 2 revelation – that came one week out from release, no less – was not the first worrying sign I’ve seen from my ageing laptop, it’s by far the most significant. Being reminded of its mortality made me panic enough to seriously consider aPS5 Slim, but after giving it some more thought about what it means for PC optimization, I’ve reason to hope there’s life in the old guy yet.
Oct. 26, 2023
Ark's shiny new remake has put it right back where it started: in Early Access facing mixed reviews and performance complaints
Dino vu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just 24 hours after it launched intoSteam Early Access, Ark: Survival Ascended is the 11th most played game on Steam and has racked up4,400 reviewstotaling a “mixed” response. Just 41% of reviews are positive, and the vast majority of the negative reviews have to do with the game’s performance. Aquick glanceatthe game’s subredditreveals moreof the same.
Oct. 26, 2023
Batman: Arkham Knight got a free update after 8 years that briefly added Robert Pattinson's The Batman suit
“I am the shadows” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update - October 27:Robert Pattinson’s The Batman skin was swiftly removed from Batman: Arkham Knight, mere hours after being quietly added to the game’sEpic GamesStore version. WB Games and developer Rocksteady have yet to comment on the costume’s mysterious appearance and even more mysterious removal. But the eight-year-old game comes to the Nintendo Switch on December 1st, so we may see the skin pop up again soon to coincide with the upcoming port.
Oct. 26, 2023
Diablo 4 free trial lets you play the full game until next week
All Battle.net users can sign up for the free trial now When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s aDiablo 4free trial running now until Monday, October 30. Blizzard announced the action RPG’s first free trial in a press release; all you have to do ishead hereand download the client. From there, you’ll have access to the full game, but you’ll only be able to reach level 20 before you’re booted from Sanctuary.
Oct. 26, 2023
Doctor Who trailer seemingly reveals the return of Bonnie Langford's Mel Bush in 60th anniversary specials
She’s returning sooner than expected When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary specials are set to see the return of several familiar faces, from David Tennant to Catherine Tate. But one character we didn’t expect to see made a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it appearance in the recently released trailer. Eagle-eyed fans spotted her behind Neil Patrick Harris' antagonist, the Toymaker – take a look at the screenshots below…
Oct. 26, 2023
Eddie Izzard talks bringing the feminine to Jekyll and Hyde and moving Hammer horror into a new era
EXCLUSIVE | Director Joe Stephenson and leading lady Eddie Izzard talk Doctor Jekyll, inclusivity in horror, and the rebirth of Hammer horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s alive! Welcome to a new era, Hammer. After much time spent lurking in the shadows, we can safely say that Hammer horror is back. Under new ownership, the iconic film production company has relaunched itself into the modern sphere with its brand new release Doctor Jekyll starring Eddie Izzard, adapted from the Victorian novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Oct. 26, 2023
Even more than GTA 3, Skyrim "proved to the world that open-world games were the place to be," says ex-Bethesda dev
“They’re not going for the same RPG kind of environment” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skyrim design lead Bruce Nesmith, who’s now ex-Bethesda after leaving the studio duringStarfield’s development, reckons the iconic RPG largely kickstarted the open-world-ification of games. Speaking withMinnMaxin a recent interview, Nesmith argues: “We proved to the world that open-world games were the place to be.
Oct. 26, 2023
First The Crown season 6 trailer offers up Diana, dread, and a dying dynasty
Elizabeth Debicki takes one last bow as the late Princess Diana When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for The Crown season 6, part 1 has arrived – and we’re already emotionally devastated. In the brief clip, which can be viewed above, we see a distraught Princess Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) grapple with both her failing marriage and relentless paparazzi.
Oct. 26, 2023
From Gone Girl gaffer to Oscar winner: In conversation with David Fincher's cinematographer Erik Messerschmidt
EXCLUSIVE: We speak to the award-winning cinematographer ahead of the release of Fincher’s new Netflix thriller The Killer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As we begin to discuss his prolific career and latest filmThe Killer, Erik Messerschmidt admits that he’s surprised to be here. After working on several commercials and television shows, Messerschmidt ended up on the set of director David Fincher’s hit filmGone Girl, working as a gaffer – for those who don’t know, that roughly means chief lighting technician.
Oct. 26, 2023
Halo modder turns the Xbox Series X into a devastating rocket launcher inspired by a 3-year-old Phil Spencer meme
The galaxy’s most powerful console When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Halo modder has turned a mainstayPhil Spencermeme into an in-game heavy cannon. On the eve of Halo Infinite’s release three years ago, a meme surfaced on theseries subredditthat shows Spencer holding a bulky Xbox Series X over his shoulder like some kind of heavy cannon. “How awesome would it be to see a weapon inspired by the Xbox Series X?
Oct. 26, 2023
Harry Potter director David Yates says Fantastic Beasts series is "parked" right now
Exclusive: David Yates tells Total Film that he hasn’t spoken to Warner Bros. about making another Fantastic Beasts movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Harry Potter’s David Yates has opened up about the future of the Fantastic Beasts movies, and it’s not looking good for Newt Scamander fans… While promoting his upcoming Netflix thrillerPain Hustlersonthe latest episode of the Inside Total Film podcast, the director got candid, explaining: “With Beasts, it’s all just parked.
Oct. 26, 2023
How Cocoon's silent alien world found its voice with synthetic sound
Interview |Geometric Interactive’s Jeppe Carlsen and Jakob Schmid take us on a tour through Cocoon’s excellent soundscape When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first thing you realize while playing Cocoon is how quiet it is. Geometric Interactive’s Cocoon follows closely in the footsteps of puzzle predecessors Journey, Inside, and Limbo in that it completely does away with dialogue and text.
Oct. 26, 2023
How to make money in Cities Skylines 2
Here are the best ways to earn Cities Skylines 2 money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not easy to make money in Cities Skylines 2, as every decision (or lack thereof) can negatively impact your budget. While it’s quite normal to start your new town with a negative balance, you’ll need to invest in population growth, education, public transport, and outside connections in order to turn things around.
Oct. 26, 2023
I've covered Black Friday gaming laptop deals for years, and this rig already has a November price tag
Best Buy’s gaming laptop deals are starting to show their Black Friday colors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’d be right to assume that Black Friday offers up some of the most valuable gaming laptop deals of the year, but after years of tracking these offers there’s something I’ve noticed. Retailers like Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart all introduce early versions of their official Black Friday offers well ahead of schedule, before dropping them on and off the shelves, raising and lowering the prices, over the weeks leading up to the main event.
Oct. 26, 2023
The first Cities Skylines 2 patch has pushed the city builder's performance from unplayable to merely bad
It’s a substantial improvement, but not a miraculous one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2launched earlier this week with somemassive performance problems, and developer Colossal Order has already issued a patch with some dramatic improvements - though even with those improvements, the city-building game still isn’t up to standard. Cities Skylines 2 not enough customershow to rotate buildings in Cities Skylines 2Cities Skylines 2 high rent
Oct. 26, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 patch fixes Puerto Rican and Cuban flag mix-up: "We understand that accurate representation matters, and greatly regret this error"
Miles now has a flag in his room that better reflects his heritage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Insomniac Gameshas apologized for aMarvel’s Spider-Man 2mix-up that saw a Cuban flag hung up in Miles Morales’s room instead of a Puerto Rican one. That comes from the developer on Twitter, which says that a fix for the error has arrived in a new patch released today.
Oct. 26, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 player finds a way to take Venom on a tour of New York City
Now Venom can see the sights the Big Apple has to offer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has discovered a glitch that lets Venom step out of his dedicated mission and go on a tour of New York City. YouTuber Ellemen recently shared a video titled ‘How To Free Roam As Venom’ that shows players how to perform a glitch that lets the symbiote break free of his mission.
Oct. 26, 2023
Predator Versus Wolverine #2 pays tribute to the original Arnold Schwarzenegger movie
Wolverine and Sabretooth go on a rumble in the jungle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, with this week’s #2, the comic is calling directly back to John McTiernan’soriginal 1987 action classic.Spoilers ahead. The first issue ended with Wolverine seemingly besting the Predator thanks to the intervention of a hungry bear. He left the alien for dead and went on with his life, little realising that the Predator had actually killed the bear and escaped.
Oct. 26, 2023
Purists are worried that the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake has lost the soul of the original: "It's got big 'Nintendo, hire this man!' energy"
Fans fear that the Snake Eater remake looks a little… flat When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve gotten ourfirst look at in-game footage from the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake- or Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, if you prefer - but while the game looks like a gorgeous modernization, some purists feel that it’s losing something from the original.
Oct. 26, 2023
Sylvester Stallone's superhero movie is getting an unexpected sequel
Samaritan is back with a vengeance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stallone stars as Samaritan, a superhero who disappeared and was reported dead after an epic battle that took place some 20 years earlier. When 13-year-old Sam (Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton) runs into trouble, a mysterious garbage man named Joe comes to the rescue. As the two develop a bond, Sam starts to believe that Joe is really Samaritan.
Oct. 26, 2023
Marvel Spider-Man 2's Venom actor gets the Tom Hardy seal of approval: "Legend"
Tony Todd won over the other Venom When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Tony Todd, the voice actor behind Venom inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, has gotten the Tom Hardy seal of approval. Tony Todd himself is no stranger to menacing villains, as he was also Candyman in the classic 1992 horror flick, so it’s not surprising to see Hardy impressed by the superhero sequel’s portrayal.
Oct. 25, 2023
Acclaimed roguelike developer says the genre is "more interesting" to develop than other games
Andy Hull was programming lead on the legendary Spelunky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer on Spelunky, one of the most acclaimed roguelikes of all time, says that developing for that genre is “more interesting” than in others. Earlier this week George Fan, creator of Plants vs Zombies, released a new puzzle game,Hardhat Wombat. While speaking to GamesRadar+ about it, Fan discussed the nature of puzzle development, and the need to deliberately account for different types of solutions.
Oct. 25, 2023
Anbernic is making the Sega Saturn handheld I’ve been waiting for a reality
Sega’s ’90s console is making comeback, sort of When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been waiting for, let’s say, around 15 years for aSegaSaturn handheld, and console makers Anbernic just revealed that they’re on the case. A fresh demonstration of an engineering sample showcases the portable’s Saturn-inspired shape, buttons, and colorways, as well as some gameplay that’s sure to delight fans of the PlayStation’s ‘90s rival.
Oct. 25, 2023
Apple TV Plus to follow Netflix and increase subscription costs
The increases keep on coming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Subscribers will now pay $9.99 a month, a $3 increase from $6.99. Apple One, which includes Apple TV Plus, Apple Arcade, Apple Music, and iCloud+, will also see a monthly increase: Individual: $19.95 (previously $16.95), Family: $25.95 (previously $22.95), Premier: $37.95 (previously $32.95) (viaThe Verge). Apple spokesperson Bernadette Simpao stated that subscribers will see the changes go into effect “30 days later” on their next renewal date.
Oct. 25, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 devs decided "performance is not a deal-breaker for all the players"
The devs explain say the game launched in its current state because “it would be more unfair to postpone” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update, October 25:As Cities: Skylines 2 reaches 51% negative reviews on Steam, largely due to the game’s substantial performance issues, the devs have issued a newSteam blogdetailing their post-launch plans for the title. Many of the comments echo what the studio said in a recent Reddit AMA - you can read some of the most notable quotes from that below - but of particular interest is how the studio frames its decision to release the game given its current state.
Oct. 25, 2023
Dario Argento: In conversation with the horror master
The legendary director discusses seven of his magnificent movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Exploding onto the scene in the 1970s with a series of grisly murder mysteries punctuated by killer set-pieces, Dario Argento then made Suspiria, a supreme supernatural suspense thriller that is now regarded as one of thebest horror moviesever made. The Italian master talks Total Film through seven of his most magnificent movies.
Oct. 25, 2023
Defying Nintendo and all things good, Super Mario Bros. Wonder modder reveals what 'long' characters actually look like, and I can't decide who's worst
Save yourself - do not scroll any further if you value your ability to sleep at night When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since the first trailer forSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, the world has been contemplating a single, horrible question: what does elongated Mario really look like? Well, folks, we now have an answer, and it’s every bit as horrifying as you might’ve imagined.
Oct. 25, 2023
Developers, actors, and players agree that Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has one of the best pieces of NPC dialogue ever: "We're putting gasoline on these children?!"
What a conversation to eavesdrop on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has one of the best NPC interactions ever, and several devs, actors, and players agree. As pointed out by Twitter user @TheeDreadGod, there are two NPCs wandering around New York City that players can eavesdrop on. The two characters in question appear to be nannies for different families and happen to start a conversation as Peter or Miles walks past.
Oct. 25, 2023
Diablo 4 dataminers uncover evidence of the first expansion focusing on Mephisto
Reportedly called Lord of Hatred When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dataminers have found details on what could be Diablo 4’s first expansion. Blizzard previouslypromised multiple years' worth of expansionsfor its hellish hack-n-slasher, and while the publisher has been tight-lipped about what’s next, dataminers have dug into the game’s technical alpha 2.0 build that was uploaded for testing purposes. The upcoming expansion may be called Lord of Hatred, according to a report from theYouTubechannelYbuBaKa.
Oct. 25, 2023
Doctor Who confirms release dates for all three anniversary specials
David Tennant and Catherine Tate are back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who has set an official return date – and we are so ready. The beloved series will return to BBC One and iPlayer on Saturday, November 25, with the first of three special anniversary episodes in tow. David Tennant returns, this time as the Fourteenth Doctor, with Catherine Tate reprising her role as Donna Noble.
Oct. 25, 2023
EA's Iron Man game enlists one of the most heartfelt and funny writers in Marvel comics
Fantastic Four and Unbeatable Squirrel Girl writer Ryan North is joining the Iron Man team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Current Fantastic Four comic writer Ryan North is working on EA and Motive Studios' upcoming Iron Man video game, according to a social media post from the writer himself. Though few details about the game have been released so far, we know thatthe game is officially in pre-production using the Unreal 5 engine.
Oct. 25, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth takes around 40 hours to beat, and you won't start from level 1
That’s roughly the same as Final Fantasy 7 Remake When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirthwill reportedly take you around 40 hours to beat if you’re just focused on the main story content. That comes from the Thai gaming websiteThis Is Game, which has recently spoken to the director Naoki Hamaguchi, creative director Tetsuya Nomura, and producer Yoshinori Kitase.
Oct. 25, 2023
First Metal Gear Solid 3 remake gameplay looks equal parts faithful and gorgeous on Unreal Engine 5
What a thrill When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve gotten our first look at in-game action in the Metal Gear Solid 3 remake - or Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater, asKonamiprefers to call it - and with it we have confirmation that the game is being built on Unreal Engine 5. As we previously suspected based on the early screenshots, theremake’s level design looks effectively identical to that of the original game.
Oct. 25, 2023
Five Nights At Freddy's post-credits: How many are there? Do they set up a sequel?
Everything you need to know about Five Nights at Freddy’s post-credits scene When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wondering if there’s a Five Nights at Freddy’s post-credits scene? Well, you’re in the right place. The latest from Blumhouse adapts the creepy game series of the same name, fleshing out the story into a chilling horror movie. StarringThe Hunger Games’ Josh Hutcherson as the new security guard at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizzeria, the film sees if he can survive five nights at the haunted location where murderous animatronics come to life every evening.
Oct. 25, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's review: "Five nights too many"
Five Nights at Freddy’s is five nights too many. Where’s M3GAN when you need her? Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. “This is going to be so much fun!” cackles a villainous character at one point in Five Nights At Freddy’s, a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game in which animatronic monsters run amok in the remnants of an ’80s pizza joint.
Oct. 25, 2023
Forget Black Friday, I might buy this LG 120Hz gaming TV right now
TV temptations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Normally, I’d wait till Black Friday to even think about buying a gaming TV, but there’s anLGoffer right now that has me hovering over the buy button. It’s still an investment to say the least, and I’m not even usually the type to eye up premium panels. However, this deal offers up an 120Hz OLED screen that’d help me revitalise my living room setup, enabling me to unleash the power of my PS5 and PC without reverting to my monitor.
Oct. 25, 2023
How Marvel's Spider-Man 2 gets to the heart of the character in a way the MCU films can't
Opinion | Insomniac’s latest is packed with break-neck superhero action – but its quieter, human moments are just as important When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In between the mass brawls with evil henchmen and the epic battles against Venom, Kraven and other villains of comic book lore, there are a lot of quiet moments inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2that are perhaps unexpected.
Oct. 25, 2023
Jean-Claude Van Damme says Vin Diesel put the brakes on him appearing in Fast and Furious
The Bloodsport star opens up about the F&F rejection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Vin Diesel apparently said no to Jean-Claude Van Damme appearing in Fast and Furious – according to the Bloodsport star, that is. “They want me in Fast and Furious,” Van Damme toldThe Telegraph. “But Vin Diesel said, ‘No, I don’t want him'.” Van Damme doesn’t explain how he would have fit into the Fast Family or in which Fast instalment he would have appeared, but there’s no doubt he would have felt right at home in the adrenaline-fueled rollercoaster that seems to follow Vin Diesel’s Dom Toretto everywhere.
Oct. 25, 2023
John Carpenter and star Keith Gordon discuss Christine as it turns 40
Total Film hitches a ride as the cult classic celebrates its 40 anniversary When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given that Christine is about obsessive love, it’s ironic that John Carpenter has never been that into his 1983 film. When Total Film mentions that it has only grown in reputation over the last 40 years, to a point that many now regard it as a classic or even a genre masterpiece, he scoffs down the phone: ‘Oh come on, stop, that’s ridiculous.
Oct. 25, 2023
Jon Hamm and Joe Keery are on the hunt for Juno Temple in first Fargo season 5 trailer
“She’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, that one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After afew stillsand atantalizing teaser trailerwere released earlier this year, we now have the first full-length trailer for Fargo season 5, which arrives on our screens next month. “Well, sir, there’s no easy way to say this. Your wife isn’t who she says she is,” an FBI agent tells a bemused-looking Wayne Lyon (David Rysdahl).
Oct. 25, 2023
Lenovo Legion Pro 7i review: "a gorgeous machine best suited to a mid-range spec"
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a durable, fairly priced high spec gaming laptop with plenty of extra features under the hood. While its everyday balanced performance mode underwhelms in more strenuous testing, you’re still getting the three-figure framerates you’d expect from an RTX 40-Series rig here - and with a gorgeous display up top to boot. Cool, subtle design Bountiful ports Particularly immersive display Plenty of unique extra features
Oct. 25, 2023
Marvel's Halloween trailer might be hiding a link to Ghost Rider
The Spirit of Vengeance rides again? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel fans are convinced a new Halloween trailer is teasing a hellish MCU newcomer. The trailer, which was posted by theMarvel Studiosaccount on Twitter, reels off a series of spine-tingling and terrifying moments from MCU’s past. They include the Sam Raimi-directedDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the one-shot specialWerewolf by Night, and even a ghostly Miss Minutes terrorizing the World’s Fair in Chicago during the most recent episode ofLoki season 2.
Oct. 25, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 sleuths have realized that one of its villains is mysteriously absent
Taskmaster is known for their ‘tactical retreats’ When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 fans have realized that the game is missing a villain they expected to return from the first game. This article contains story spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. If you’re a fan of Marvel’s Spider-Man (or the MCU’s better-late-than-never Black Widow movie), you’ll probably be familiar with Taskmaster.
Oct. 25, 2023
Mary Marvel steps in to help as the Amazons Attack
The new Shazam’s fate is tied to that of the Amazons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Things are not going well for the Amazons at the moment. If you’ve been followingTom King and Daniel Sampere’s terrific new Wonder Woman seriesthen you’ll know that, following a brutal massacre in West Billings committed by a mysterious woman named Emelie, America has turned on the people of Themyscira.
Oct. 25, 2023
Netflix's new #1 movie is a hugely divisive comedy - with a 23% Rotten Tomatoes score
Old Dads marks Bill Burr’s directorial debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old Dads has taken over the number one spot on Netflix’s Top 10 – but not everyone is feeling it. Written by Burr and Emmy winner Ben Tishler, the cast includes Miles Robbins, Rachael Harris, Reign Edwards, Katie Aselton, Bruce Dern, Natasha Leggero, Abbie Cobb, Rick Glassman, Josh Brener, Carl Tart, C.
Oct. 25, 2023
New horror movie from Doctor Who and Lord of the Rings stars debuts to perfect Rotten Tomatoes score
Doctor Who and The Rings of Power’s Galadriel team up for David Kokotajlo’s folk horror flick Starve Acre When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Critics are loving Starve Acre, the upcoming folk horror starringDoctor Who’s Matt Smith and The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’s Morfydd Clark. So much so, in fact, that the movie has earned a perfect score onRotten Tomatoes.
Oct. 25, 2023
Olivia Colman and Dev Patel's next movie is a twisted romance giving new meaning to 'wicker man'
The pair will play an unconventional married couple When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Olivia Colman has set her next movie – and she’s starring alongside Dev Patel in an, uh, unconventional romance. The official logline reads: “On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman (Colman); smelly, single, and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbors, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker (Patel).
Oct. 25, 2023
Percy Jackson TV show director says the Disney Plus series will differ from the books – but fans won't be disappointed
“We love these books for a reason” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Percy Jackson and the Olympians director James Bobin has addressed the differences between theDisneyPlus show and the beloved book series. Continued Bobin: “Because the world from a twelve-year-old’s point of view is emotionally complex, and this is a very complicated point. But yes, there will be huge amounts of it that everyone will know.
Oct. 25, 2023
Playing Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria feels like Middle-earth Minecraft
Feature | Getting in the dwarven spirit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “Watch out! Them dwarves are about,” an orc sneers nearby. I immediately extinguish my torch and hit X to stop my tuneful singing, something my merry little dwarf is prone to breaking into while happy in his work in The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria.
Oct. 25, 2023
Rival D&D RPGs Pathfinder, Fallout and Warhammer are up to $357 off
That’s… a lot of money off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thinking about moving on from D&D, or trying a different tabletop RPG like Pathfinder? You can get chunky discounts on everything from Fallout to Warhammer right now. At Humble Bundle, you’re able to save a mess of cash on tentpole RPGs including Pathfinder (which is arguably the biggest contender for D&D’s throne), Starfinder, and Tales from the Loop in the’Everything for Your Adventures' deal.
Oct. 25, 2023
Starfield's launch propelled Xbox Game Pass into setting a record for the most subscriptions "added in a single day ever"
Performing like a Bethesda RPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield contributed to the single most successful day in Xbox Game Pass’s history. According to the company’s newfinancial results, Starfield’s record launch also contributed to growing revenues. Revenue from Xbox content and services - Game Pass included - is up 13%, while overall gaming revenue was also boosted by 9%.
Oct. 25, 2023
The actual Elder Scrolls 6 reveal will probably be like Fallout 4's, predicts former dev: "You won't hear much in the way of details until 6 months before"
Don’t expect a new Elder Scrolls 6 trailer for a few more years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A former Bethesda developer who served as Skyrim’s lead designer predictsThe Elder Scrolls 6’s full reveal will mirror Fallout 4’s, in the sense that we probably won’t hear much else about the RPG until about six months before launch. “The company took years of hits for not talking about The Elder Scrolls 6.
Oct. 25, 2023
The most-wishlisted city builder on Steam finally has a release date, and it's coming to console and Xbox Game Pass too
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Manor Lords is a medieval strategy game about building cities and defending them through large-scale battles. It’s a proudly historical game, entrenched in social challenges, resource management, political disputes, and all-out warfare. It’s not enough to build navigable roads and houses that don’t fall over. As a medieval lord fending off a traitorous baron, you’ll also need to manage crops, raise armies, assign homes to residents, prevent plagues and natural disasters, and take charge in real-time battles while minimizing losses to reduce the impact on your workforce.
Oct. 25, 2023
This easy-to-miss Steam event has dozens of great roguelikes, including my number-one pick for the genre's most underrated RPG
Not enough people have played Dungeons of Dredmor – now is the time, folks When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The folks at volunteer organizationRoguelike Celebrationhave set upa Steam eventuplifting all things permadeath and procedurally generated, and the easy-to-miss festivities have also collected some solid discounts on some of thebest roguelikesaround. This roguelike Steam event is a third-party thing and not an official Steam sale, which is probably why I didn’t hear about it for so long, but there’s still a good selection of discounts to pick from.
Oct. 25, 2023
Vtuber releases a Baldur's Gate 3 song cover so good that even the RPG's composer loves it
Down By The River gets a composer-approved cover from Hololive’s Nerissa Ravencroft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3has spawned a wealth of fan art and fan fiction, but less has been said of the many fan-made song covers, both vocal and instrumental. Luckily, the game’s composer and music director, Borislav Slavov, recently shared a surprising artist’s cover of one of the RPG’s most iconic songs, and folks, it’s gotten stuck in my head like an unexpectedly pleasant Illithid tadpole.
Oct. 24, 2023
After 29 years, the definitive Star Wars FPS finally gets the remaster it deserves from an incredible remake studio
We finally have a release date for the Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Earlier this year, Nightdive Studios announced Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster, and now we finally have a release date for the game - it’s coming almost exactly 29 years after the original. The original Dark Forces launched in an era when thebest FPS gameswere still called “Doom clones,” and Dark Forces does essentially take the form of a Star Wars-themed version of the id Software classic.
Oct. 24, 2023
5 people made the original Super Mario Bros. - all of them were still at Nintendo to ship Wonder 38 years later
Nintendo’s top devs have been at it for four decades When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Super Mario Bros. on NES was made by a team of five people, and it seems every single one of them is still at Nintendo and was credited onSuper Mario Bros. Wonder. Back in the NES days, video games were small enough to be developed by absolutely tiny teams.
Oct. 24, 2023
400 hours of work, 100 unique characters, and 50 working quests: One Skyrim fan's year-long journey to recreate the RPG in Age of Empires 2 is almost over
Bubbabaelor has spent roughly a year remaking Skyrim as a fully playable AOE2 map When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Skyrim superfan has been working to recreate the iconic fantasy RPG within another all-time classic, Age of Empires 2, for a year now, and is finally nearing the finish line after some 400 hours of work. Over on the Skyrim subreddit, user Grouchy_Bluejay4511 – a throwaway account, they say, preferring to go by their AOE2 name Bubbabaelor – recently shared an update on their massive project.
Oct. 24, 2023
Bodies season 2: Netflix show's writer addresses whether the Stephen Graham thriller will return
Will the bodies keep piling up? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the below article discusses the Bodies finale. If you are yet to finish the show, turn away now… New thrillerBodiesis the latest series to take over Netflix, shooting straight to thetop spotafter receivingrave reviews. Based on the DC Vertigo comic of the same name, viewers can’t get enough of this twisty time-travelling murder mystery which stars beloved actor Stephen Graham.
Oct. 24, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty Easter egg seems to weigh in on The Witcher's romance debate with a sneaky Edgerunners reference
I’m not crying, you’re crying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A newCyberpunk 2077 Phantom LibertyEaster egg has been discovered holding some vague clues as to the fates of The Witcher 3 stars Geralt and Yennefer. Major spoilers for the Phantom Liberty expansion, the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners series, and The Witcher 3 ahead. Proceed with caution or turn away if you don’t want any plot details spoiled
Oct. 24, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy’s game creator is really pleased with the final movie, says Jason Blum
Exclusive: Jason Blum says Scott Cawthon is thrilled with the Five Nights at Freddy’s adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five Nights at Freddy’s big screen adaptation has been a long time coming, according to Blumhouse head Jason Blum. The producer first connected with the game’s creator Scott Cawthon a decade ago, and has been pursuing this story ever since.
Oct. 24, 2023
You've got 1 week to get one of my all-time favorite Metroidvanias for $4
SteamWorld Dig 2 is criminally cheap for a limited time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Even after six years, SteamWorld Dig 2 remains one of thebest Metroidvania gamesyou can play today, and you can grab it for just $4 for the next week. I first spotted this deal in thelittle Steam salethat publisher Thunderful is putting on, but happily, this discount is also available onNintendo Switch,PlayStation, andXbox(for the next six to eight days depending on your platform of choice).
Oct. 24, 2023
I can't believe the Elite Series 2 Core is this cheap a month before Black Friday
The Elite Series 2 Core just keeps on getting cheaper and cheaper When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We are exactly a month away from Black Friday, and the deals have already started appearing. Despite theMicrosoftElite Series 2 Core seeing a prolonged discount since October’s Prime Day event, it’s dropped in price again at Walmart, bringing it to a quite ridiculous new low.
Oct. 24, 2023
I review graphics cards, and there’s a good reason to jump on this RX 7600 deal before Black Friday
AMD’s new budget card is down to its lowest price When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Graphics card prices are healing, but I didn’t expect to seeAMD’s new RX 7600 show up for much less before Black Friday. Normally, I’d advise holding off until the big sale before dropping any cash on GPUs. However, there’s a very good reason why you should pick up a new RDNA 3 sooner than later, and it’s linked to the team red’s new suite of AI upscaling tools.
Oct. 24, 2023
Jason Blum says he wanted to scare the Sesame Street generation with the Five Nights at Freddy’s animatronics
Exclusive: Jason Blum opens up about working with Jim Henson’s Creature Shop to create the chilling animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy’s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you ask any Five Nights at Freddy’s fan what the key to getting the adaptation of the game franchise right is, they’ll likely say the animatronics. Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, Chica, and Fox, and their many,manyfriends, are not only intrinsic to this world, but they are also very beloved by fans.
Oct. 24, 2023
Julia Roberts and Marvel stars shack up – and fall out – in tense, off-kilter trailer for Mr Robot creator's new Netflix thriller
Leave the World Behind releases in select cinemas in November, before rolling out on Netflix in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Julia Roberts andMoon Knight’s Ethan Hawke find themselves on a hellish holiday in the first official trailer for Leave the World Behind, the upcoming Netflix thriller based on Rumaan Alam’s best-selling novel of the same name andproduced by former US president Barack Obama.
Oct. 24, 2023
Lego Dune is on the way with an Ornithopter and mini-thee Chalamet
Also included: a very long boi When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Lego Dune set based on the new movies is heading our way. Announced by surprise ahead of the kit’s release early next year, the Lego Dune Atreides Royal Ornithopter recreates the iconic vehicle from Denis Villeneuve’s reboot in over 1,000 pieces. It also comes with several minifigures – the main players of the story, naturally.
Oct. 24, 2023
Loki season 1 director reuniting with Sex Education's Ncuti Gatwa for a new episode of Doctor Who
“Clearly I can’t get enough of time travel” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 1director Kate Herronis returning to time travel – she’s writing an episode of Doctor Who for the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa. “Clearly I can’t get enough of time travel,” Herron said in a statement. “It is an absolute honor to write for Russell and Ncuti.
Oct. 24, 2023
Loki season 2 director has the final say on those X-Men Easter Eggs, and explains what they really mean
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 director and production designer Kasra Farahani has debunked those supposedX-Men Easter eggs. “No, I don’t even know the doors people are talking about,” Farahani told thePhase Zero podcast. “We were looking at subterranean missile bunkers. missile silos, from the Cold War era. There’s some insanely heavy fortified doors in those bunkers and that’s where the doors come from.
Oct. 24, 2023
Lords of the Fallen will one-up Elden Ring challenge runs by adding permadeath and randomizer mods right into the game
Hexworks hopes to have its new modifier system implemented before the end of the year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lords of the Fallenlooks set to giveElden Ring’s player-created challenges a run for their money with new features like permadeath and randomizer mods. Since Elden Ring’s launch, fans have been coming up with different ways to make The Lands Between an even more brutal place.
Oct. 24, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans crown this "the worst suit" in all the Spidey games
“This suit is offensively bad” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2fans think a new suit for Miles Morales is “the worst suit” in all of the Spidey games. With upwards of 70 suit options in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, you’ve got plenty of choice as to how you want Peter Parker and Miles Morales to look whilst they’re web-swinging their way around New York City.
Oct. 24, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has such a vibrant open-world that I now want Insomniac to build a GTA 6-rivaling crime sim
Opinion | Insomniac should take a leaf from Naughty Dog’s book and switch genres – a crime sim in the vein of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 would be amazing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a short scene early doors inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2where Peter Parker and childhood pal Harry Osborne cycle through the suburban streets of Queens. The pair reminisce on old times, crack immature jokes, and spend what is ultimately a brief but emotional exchange while simply enjoying each other’s company.
Oct. 24, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2's most impressive feature is its bizarrely detailed rats
Even New York City’s smallest residents look good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InMarvel’s Spider-Man 2,even rats are full of detail - despite the fact you’ll rarely interact with them. As pointed out by Twitter user @GameDesignDan, even the smallest New York City residents look their best in the Spider-Man sequel. Take a look at the tweet below, and you’ll see a fairly detailed model of a rat that can be found scurrying around in the game.
Oct. 24, 2023
Wombat poo, Magic The Gathering, and a legendary roguelike dev: The maker of Plants vs Zombies is back with a game 10 years in the making
Interview | George Fan discusses making a family-friendly puzzle game all about poop When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Before I spoke to George Fan about his new game, I looked back on the legacy that his best-known game, Plants vs Zombies, has garnered. 14 years later, it remains an astonishing feat. In 2009, a year that saw the release of Uncharted 2, Assassin’s Creed 2, Batman: Arkham Asylum, Left 4 Dead 2, and a new Super Mario Bros game, EA claims that this humble strategy game amassed dozens of Game of the Year awards, punching above its weight to take on some of the biggest studios in the world on its way.
Oct. 24, 2023
Metal Gear Solid 4 might finally escape the PS3, according to file names datamined in MGS Master Collection
Peace Walker could also make its way off the PSP When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dataminers have allegedly found references to other Metal Gear Solid games in the files of the MGS Master Collection Volume 1. Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Volume 1 repackages the first three MGS outings, alongside the two lesser-known Metal Gear games. The HD port compilation is abeautifully comprehensive way to experience(or maybe re-experience) some classic stealth gems, but the existence of a “Volume 1” obviously implies that a future collection is incoming.
Oct. 24, 2023
Neil Gaiman gives positive update on Good Omens season 3, as showrunner announces surprise exit
The Prime Video fantasy is likely to return for a third and final season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good Omens season 3 looks to be on the cards after all, despite showrunner Douglas Mackinnon’s shock departure from the Prime Video series. Neil Gaiman, who co-wrote the book in which the hit fantasy is based with Terry Pratchett, took to Tumblr recently to assure a fan that they’re “getting closer” when it comes to making another chapter.
Oct. 24, 2023
Netflix's new anime series Captain Laserhawk feels like the future of video game TV shows
For better or worse… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix really shouldn’t work. But it does. The fast-paced, madcap cocktail of Saturday morning cartoons, featuring innumerableUbisoft-owned characters and techno-dystopian fascism, somehow thrives within its inconsistencies, turning what should be a trainwreck of kidnapped characters into a tightly controlled explosion, expanding our sense of what a video game adaptation for the screen can be.
Oct. 24, 2023
Shawn Levy isn't worried about the Stranger Things kids looking too old next season. The internet, on the other hand…
Maybe that’s just how kids looked in the 80s… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Filming onStranger Things season 5is currently paused due to theSAG-AFTRA strike, and as more time passes, audiences can’t help but think how old the actors will look in the final chapter. Director Shawn Levy isn’t worried, though, and says he’s prepared to use “all the tools available” to make the cast look more age-appropriate.
Oct. 24, 2023
Skyrim lead explains why Bethesda RPGs don't feel as "meaningful" as Baldur's Gate 3: "They poked into all of the darkest corners"
Bethesda were more focused on letting players experience everything When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda’s former design director has some insights into what separates an RPG like Skyrim from an RPG like Baldur’s Gate 3. That comes courtesy ofMinnMax’spodcast interview with Bruce Nesmith, who had an illustrious career atBethesda Game Studioswhere he was both Skyrim’s lead designer and Starfield’s senior systems designer.
Oct. 24, 2023
Skyrim’s magic system is “absolutely going to continue” into The Elder Scrolls 6, according to former Bethesda designer
The long wait for Bethesda’s follow-up RPG continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elder Scrolls 6, as nebulous as it might feel, is eventually coming, and Bethesda’s former design director has shared some tidbits on what could be carried over from previous games, including Skyrim’s progression and magic systems. That comes fromMinnMax’spodcast interview with Bruce Nesmith, who was once the lead designer on Skyrim, the senior systems designer on Starfield, and the design director for the entirety of Bethesda Games Studios.
Oct. 24, 2023
Smash Bros. fans say Nintendo's new tournament guidelines spell doomsday for community tournaments: "GGs folks it was a good run"
Things aren’t looking good for Smash Bros. Melee in particular When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Smash Bros. fans are sounding the alarm over Nintendo’s strict new community tournament guidelines, which could indeed be devastating to local organizers and competitors. BothNintendo UKandNintendo Japanhave published updated rules for community tournaments that will significantly limit what can and can’t be used in local events.
Oct. 24, 2023
Starfield fans declare hollow cube ships to be "canon" after video emerges of the developers using a little-known ship-building trick
“This is canon and we should strive to make the best-looking ships that exploits this glitch” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldfans now consider hollow cube ships an approved ship-building technique after developers at Bethesda were spotted using the little-known yet highly effective technique. Shortly after Starfield’s launch, footage emerged of a player-created spacecraft dubbed the ‘unbeatable ship’. The edges are structured like a giant cube, while the middle of the vessel is completely empty.
Oct. 24, 2023
Starfield's most essential mod, the Community Patch, is finally here and already has dozens of fixes
Modders are fixing the Starfield bugs Bethesda missed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As with most Bethesda games before it, theStarfieldbugs that haven’t been addressed by official patches are getting fixed by a group of modders, and the very first Starfield Community Patch is finally here. The Starfield Community Patch version 0.0.1 recently went live onNexus Mods, and already features dozens of fixes.
Oct. 24, 2023
The Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth team won't stop teasing us over the original JRPG's big twist, and I can't take it
Stop that, Naoki Hamaguchi When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s director, Naoki Hamaguchi, says there’s a “big surprise” planned for the original JRPG’s most iconic twist, and it’s far from the first time fans – myself included – have been given reason to sweat over what’s to come. Before we mosey on, take this as your spoiler warning for what’s to come.
Oct. 24, 2023
This cozy new life sim RPG is just Stardew Valley but you're a cat, and it's getting purrfect reviews
Everything really is better with cats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new cat game out that’s gettingrave reviews on Steam, and it’s easy to see why. Without selling it short, it’s essentially a spin on Stardew Valley that puts you in the paws of an industrious cat determined to build a thriving feline village, protect it from intruders, and build a family.
Oct. 24, 2023
This Dark Souls graphics mod improves draw distance so much that you can cheese one of its bosses from a whole new spot
Capra Demon isn’t prepared for this Dark Souls Remastered mod When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fromsoftserve’sDark Souls Remasteredgraphics overhaul modimproves the game’s draw distance so much that one of its bosses can be cheesed from a brand new spot. The Capra Demon is one of the original Dark Souls' most notoriously difficult battles, but there are some less than honorable ways to take him down if you’re finding him just a tad too tough for your liking.
Oct. 24, 2023
This Loki theory suggests Victor Timely is actually He Who Remains
A familiar face is actually a familiar face When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InLoki season 2, nothing is as it seems. It all begins with the God of Mischief beingtimeslippedback to a past version of theTVAthat hints at something more sinister going on. Memories are being wiped, no one remembers anything, and everything feels a little… off. That general feeling is probably what causedRedditor TheMediocreCriticto posit their theory thatVictor Timelyisn’t just a simpleKangvariant; he’s actuallyHe Who Remains.
Oct. 24, 2023
Today's big releases, Cities: Skylines 2 and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, are both getting pummeled on Steam for terrible performance
What a… thrill? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s a bad day for enjoyers of games with decent performance, as today’s biggest new releases -Cities: Skylines 2and the Metal Gear Solid Master Collection - are both getting pummeled on Steam for some serious technical limitations. For the Metal Gear Solid collection, this package includes basically none of the features you’d expect to see from a PC game.
Oct. 24, 2023
Todd Howard repeatedly batted down attempts to make a multiplayer Bethesda game - until fan enthusiasm led to Fallout 76
“At some point, the pressure from our players got so high that Todd wanted to do it” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Todd Howard reportedly told Bethesda executives that a multiplayer game would be “a bad idea” on several occasions - before pressure from fans eventually encouraged him to makeFallout 76. In an interview with MinnMax, Bethesda veteran and Skyrim lead designer Bruce Nesmith is asked whether an impression of infallibility within the studio combined with pressure from higher-ups resulted in Fallout 76’s rocky launch.
Oct. 24, 2023
Two more Marvel actors join Tom Hiddleston in Mike Flanagan's next Stephen King adaptation
The Life of Chuck cast just got bigger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Life of Chuck, the next Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, has added three new cast members,Deadlinereports. The movie is currently filming as it has an interim agreement withSAG-AFTRA, the actors' union, which allows independent productions with ties to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers to continue filming.
Oct. 24, 2023
Unlike Season 1, Diablo 4 devs have no plans to nerf the fun in Season 2
Season of Blood’s launch has been much smoother When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 2 has been met with a warm fan reception and Blizzard has no plans to nerf the fun this time around. Diablo 4’s second season, called Season of Blood, launched earlier this month and broughtvampire-themedshenanigans to the game. But unlike the game’s first season, this new one seems to have gone down easier.
Oct. 24, 2023
Why Assassin's Creed Mirage’s Baghdad setting means so much to me as an Iraqi gamer
Opinion | The latest Assassin’s Creed entry shines such a positive light on my country of origin – here’s why that’s such a wonderful thing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the beauties ofUbisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise is that it allows people to venture into history and learn within the confines of a virtual setting, and to this end,Assassin’s Creed Miragehas given me a small insight into the true beauty of what Iraq is and was.
Oct. 24, 2023
Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones team up to tell Dracula's secret history
Two legends of vampire comics are coming together with the most legendary vampire of all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dracula is one of the most enduring characters and stories in all of fiction, and now two top creators of horror comics, writer Matt Wagner and artist Kelley Jones, are coming together for a new tale that digs into the untold history of Bram Stoker’s legendary vampire.
Oct. 24, 2023
Get an early look at three of the people who will inherit the power of The Sentry
Meet the new Sentry… and the new Sentry… and the new Sentry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Sentryis one of Marvel’s most enigmatic characters, with a strange metatextual origin and a terrible dark side that threatens the Marvel Universe even as he tries to save it. But the original Sentry is dead, and now Marvel is introducing some of the people who will take on the awesome, terrible power that Robert Reynolds has left behind.
Oct. 23, 2023
Yu-Gi-Oh legend uses the iconic Exodia to win a modern tournament match as the crowd chants "one more piece" and even his opponent claps for him
Exodia is still obliterating after all these years When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In one of the best competitive gaming highlights of the year, one Yu-Gi-Oh player has used the iconic Exodia cards to win a modern tournament match that got everyone in the crowd roaring. Yu-Gi-Oh legend Jeffrey Leonard, widely known for using off-meta decks like the now-banned Mystic Mine burn strat, piloted an Exodia one-turn-kill (OTK) deck at the recent Yu-Gi-Oh Championship Series (YCS) Indianapolis tournament.
Oct. 23, 2023
After 11 years, Star Citizen's spin-off is "feature complete," and a 26-minute trailer shows everything from Mark Hamill to a Half-Life 2 gravity gun
Are we approaching an era in which a Squadron 42 release date might someday be feasible to announce? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The massively popular, long-in-development, and often controversial space sim Star Citizen was always supposed to be accompanied by a single-player, story-focused spin-off called Squadron 42. Now,11 years after the announcement of both projects, Squadron 42 is finally “feature complete,” and developer Cloud Imperium Games has detailed what you can expect with a 26-minute-long new trailer.
Oct. 23, 2023
AI spends 7,000 hours beating Pokemon Red's first gym, but still can't find the second one after 50,000 hours
The AI got so traumatized by the Pokemon Center it refused to speak to Nurse Joy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One programmer has given an AI model 50,000 hours worth of training in how to playPokemon Red, leading to an algorithm that’s capable of exploring the game and building a team to defeat the first gym leader - but not one that can find its way through Mt.
Oct. 23, 2023
American McGee says they were "emotionally quite destroyed" by EA canceling Alice Asylum, and now they can't touch the IP "for the rest of [their] life
The developer has asked fans to “move on” from Alice Asylum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. American McGee, the lead creator behind EA’s Alice game series, has asked fans to “move on” after a proposal for a sequel was turned down by the publisher earlier this year. In aYouTubevideo titled “Asylum: Final Word,” McGee reveals that he felt “emotionally quite destroyed” afterEA turned down the team’s proposal for a third Alice game, which would’ve been Alice Asylum.
Oct. 23, 2023
Barbara Broccoli’s latest update on the next James Bond suggests we’re years away from a new movie
“There’s a big, big road ahead reinventing it for the next chapter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 007 producer Barbara Broccoli says they “haven’t even begun” the process of shaping thenext James Bondmovie. Speaking toThe Guardian, Broccoli – who along with producing partner Michael G. Wilson holds the keys to Bond’s on-screen future – said there’s a long way to go in ensuring the next James Bond movie reflects the world in the way Daniel Craig’s MI6 agent did.
Oct. 23, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 tips and tricks
Get the city of your dreams with these Cities Skylines 2 tips When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Looking for some Cities Skylines 2 tips? This city-builder lets you build a modern metropolis from scratch, starting with nothing but a bit of road on an empty, grassy plot. Transforming this into a fully-functioning town with districts, a water supply, schools, tourist attractions, train stations, and (hopefully) not too much poverty or pollution, is quite the challenge.
Oct. 23, 2023
Did Troy really kill Alicia? Fear the Walking Dead showrunners weigh in on the villain's confession
Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg promise fans will find out the truth about what happened between Alicia and Troy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Fear the Walking Dead season 8 episode 7. If you’ve yet to catch up, and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now. Troy Otto has returned in Fear the Walking Dead, and his comeback brought with it some devastating news for Kim Dickens' Madison Clark.
Oct. 23, 2023
Fallout TV show arrives next April - and this Pip-Boy teaser could be the start of something S.P.E.C.I.A.L
Welcome to L.A.! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Video’s live-actionFallout TV serieshas finally set a release date – and it’s coming a lot sooner than you’d think. The video game franchise has taken place in several locations, including ‘New’ California, the American Midwest, the Commonwealth, and parts of Appalachia. The live-action adaptation will take place in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, which has been ravaged by nuclear war.
Oct. 23, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director calls the original JRPG a “difficult title to get into today,” but hopes the sequel can be a better starting place
Hamaguchi wouldn’t necessarily recommend his 1997 classic today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’sdirector doesn’t think the original classic is a good starting place for series newcomers. “We understand that [Final Fantasy 7] is a difficult title to get into today,” Hamaguchi said, “but the game [Rebirth] is developed very meticulously, so it won’t feel unnatural when you start playing.
Oct. 23, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth director wants the entire JRPG to be a mini-game extravaganza on the level of Gold Saucer
Hamaguchi also said the team “always check” fan feedback When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Naoki Hamaguchi, the director behindFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth, revealed that the entire game will be stuffed with Gold Saucer-level mini-games. “We want to change the image of the game from Gold Saucer having lots of mini-games, to the game as a whole having lots of mini-games,” he explained.
Oct. 23, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy’s director defends the game adaptation's PG-13 rating
Exclusive: Five Nights at Freddy’s director Emma Tammi says she wanted it to be a “gateway” horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On the surface, Five Nights at Freddy’s seems like it checks all of the boxes of a terrifying horror movie. A claustrophobic setting? Yes. Mysterious disappearances? Yes. Jumpscares? Yes. Killer robots? Quadruple yes. Therefore, it might come as quite a surprise to viewers that the adaptation is actually rated a pretty moderate PG-13 in the US.
Oct. 23, 2023
Ghostrunner 2 review: "a new frontrunner in its genre"
Building on the excellent cyberpunk parkour of its predecessor, Ghostrunner 2 is the best freerunning game available, despite some ill-advised attempts to push the boundaries of its world Genre-leading parkour gameplay Incredible soundtrack Over-ambitious through its second half Open structure doesn’t suit parkour gameplay or cyberpunk aesthetic Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy.
Oct. 23, 2023
9 months after the last update on the Kingdom Hearts mobile game, fans are losing it over a single image
It’s me, I’m fans When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Hearts fans haven’t heard anything about the series' latest mobile game in nine months, and it’s made them lose their minds at a single, _extremelyvague image. Understandably, since it’s rare for us to get any updates on the beloved Square Enix series (I still wake up every day hoping to hear something aboutKingdom Hearts 4), fans have jumped for joy at this random and ambiguous update.
Oct. 23, 2023
In my second bard run, I've turned Baldur's Gate 3 into a full-blown musical
Opinion | Now that I’ve had some bard training, the Sword Coast has become my stage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The heart of the goblin camp inBaldur’s Gate 3is a hive of activity. Armored goblins roast suspicious-looking meat on a crudely-built campfire, while others make merry by necking back tankards of booze. Despite their celebratory mood, most are decked out with jagged swords or spiky bows; serving as a constant reminder that this is a perilous place for me to be.
Oct. 23, 2023
It took just three days for Marvel's Spider-Man 2 to become one of the biggest physical PS5 launches of the year
The Spidey sequel has some catching up to do to beat Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Hogwarts Legacy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite being released just three days ago,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has already managed to become the fourth-highest physical release in the UK. In ourMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 review, we called the Spidey sequel “quite simply the best superhero game yet” and gave it a glowing five out of five stars - praising its gorgeous visuals, vibrant New York City setting, and fun combat and traversal.
Oct. 23, 2023
Judge Dredd must solve the mystery of Judge Hershey's murder
Interview | Writer Rob Williams talks current Dredd arc Poison When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Judge Hershey is one of the most beloved characters in theJudge Dreddcanon. Her career has spanned more than 40 years and we’ve watched her rise through the ranks, eventually becoming the city’s Chief Judge not once, but twice. A few years ago, however, she was poisoned with a slow-acting toxin and, in the recent2000 ADProg 2349,she finally met her end.
Oct. 23, 2023
Loki season 2 hid the perfect link to Ant-Man 3 in Victor Timely’s lab
We recognize that device When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2has been absolutely packed with Easter eggs so far, but thisAnt-Manone might be the best yet. InLoki season 2 episode 3,Victor Timelyheads to his laboratory in Wisconsin, which is full of his inventions. Among the projects you can see in the background is anArc Reactor prototype, as well as a lot of indecipherable calculations.
Oct. 23, 2023
Marvel is the next big Magic: The Gathering crossover
‘Excelsior’ for two points of damage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel is officially coming to Magic: The Gathering. Although it’ll be a while before we see Spider-Man or the Avengers in a deck, Magic: The Gathering (MTG) publisher Wizards of the Coast announced that this crossover will span multiple sets. According to the press release, it’ll include “additional all-new exciting sets for multi-generational fans to collect and play.
Oct. 23, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director teases an "epic" third game with comparisons to Iron Man and MCU films
Insomniac seemingly has plans for Miles' and Peter’s future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has spread its web-wings and is out right now, which obviously means the wait for an inevitable threequel has begun. The game’s director has thankfully dished out some tidbits about the future, pointing to the MCU’s trajectory as a clue. This article contains spoilers for Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Oct. 23, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 sells more than 2.5 million copies on day one, making it the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever
“We truly hope you are enjoying your time playing as Peter and Miles in this amazing adventure” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thanks to its incredible day-one sales,Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has become the fastest-selling PlayStation Studios game ever. Spider-Man 2 swung onto PS5 last Friday, October 20, and fans flocked to join Peter Parker and Miles Morales on their new adventure in record numbers.
Oct. 23, 2023
Mission Impossible 8 delayed to 2025
A Quiet Place: Day One has also been delayed as part of Paramount’s release date shuffle When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, Paramount has also opted to scrub the ‘Dead Reckoning Part Two’ part of the movie’s title, with a new title expected to be announced at a later date. The reason for the title change is unclear, but it might be relevant to note thatMission Impossible 7, titled Dead Reckoning Part One, failed to perform at the box office this year.
Oct. 23, 2023
Netflix has a new #1 show starring Peaky Blinders’ Stephen Graham – and people can’t stop bingeing it
Bodies has topped the streaming chart When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has a new number one show as time-bending murder mystery Bodies tops the streaming list. Starring Stephen Graham, the crime thriller series is set across four timelines as four detectives end up investigating the same murder. Written and created by Torchwood writer Paul Tomalin, the 8-part show is based on a DC Vertigo comic of the same name.
Oct. 23, 2023
Voting for the Golden Joystick Awards Ultimate Game of the Year is now open
Alongside voting for Best Lead and Best Supporting Performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Golden Joystick Awards Powered by Intel has revealed the shortlist for its biggest prize - Ultimate Game of the Year - and voting is now open. It’s been an incredible year for games, and this year’s Ultimate Game of the Year shortlist reflects that, with 20 games nominated to claim the prize.
Oct. 23, 2023
Qui-Gon Jinn kicks off a new line of Star Wars graphic novels in a prequel to the prequels
Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories will focus on some of the most popular Star Wars characters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dark Horse Comics is launching a new line of all-ages Star Wars original graphic novels called Hyperspace Stories, which contain standalone tales of some of the best-loved and most well known characters in the Star Wars Galaxy. In the story, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi must hunt down a secret Jedi order known as the Brotherhood of the Ninth Door, whose hidden Force powers may make them allies or enemies.
Oct. 23, 2023
Ravonna Lexus Renslayer: The Loki character's Marvel comics history and links to Kang the Conqueror explained
What the Marvel comic books tell us about the MCU future of Loki’s Ravonna Lexus Renslayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s Ravonna Lexus Renslayer has finally returned in Loki season 2 episode 3. And while the episode, which also officially introducesVictor Timely, aKang Variantwith anall new MCU origin, it also raises some big questions about Judge Renslayer and her place in theTVA, with Miss Minutes confessing that she knows a big secret about Ravonna.
Oct. 23, 2023
Rick and Morty season 7, episode 2 review: "Rick and Morty, 100 years? If it’s anything like this, sign us up"
Rick and Jerry quite literally combine for an amazing, hare-brained adventure that proves the show is at its best when it revels in its own silliness Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. This is a spoiler-free review of Rick and Morty season 7, episode 2. For more from the show, check out our ranking of thebest Rick and Morty episodes.
Oct. 23, 2023
Spider-Clops leads the latest volume of Edge of Spider-Verse
The new Edge of Spider-Verse will set up a new Spider-Verse event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is this… Spider-clops? Whoever he is, he’s designated Weapon VIII in one of the alternate universes that will be visited in a new volume of Edge of Spider-Verse, Marvel’s anthology series that visits the Spider-heroes of various realities across the Multiverse.
Oct. 23, 2023
Spidey fan gets roasted for somehow running Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on a PS4: "This PS4 is having a seizure"
“Play has limits, bro” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Spidey fan has managed to getMarvel’s Spider-Man 2running on a PS4 - if you can call it running… Spider-Man 2 blows its predecessors right out of the water with stunning visuals and a buttery smooth performance that wouldn’t be possible on last-gen consoles. But not content to have their PS4 sit this one out, one fan has come up with a way to getInsomniac’s latest offering to play on the older hardware.
Oct. 23, 2023
Squid Game comes to life in first trailer for new Netflix reality show
Contestants can win a record-breaking cash prize When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Squid Game: The Challenge has arrived, teasing a real-life take on the hit Korean survival drama. Squid Game: The Challenge will start out with 456 contestants. Per the official synopsis: “As they compete through a series of games inspired by the original show – plus surprising new additions – their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test while competitors are eliminated around them.
Oct. 23, 2023
Starfield designer reflects on launch and development: "God, I was stressed for 2 years straight"
Veteran Bethesda dev Emil Pagliarulo says Starfield’s reception “reinvigorated my love of world creation and game development” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfielddesigner Emil Pagliarulo is reflecting on his time as a veteran Bethesda developer and sharing what he thinks makes the studio’s games endure the test of time. In a lengthyTwitter thread, Pagliarulo shares that his love for Bethesda began with the 1994 RPG The Elder Scrolls: Arena, the first game in the venerable open-world fantasy series.
Oct. 23, 2023
There's a real-world Easter egg at the end of Marvel's Spider-Man 2 that I need in my life right now
Opinion | There’s something about Miles' end-of-game costume that I’m sure will improve his sneaking side When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2is finally here, bringing with it a healthy slice of superhero power fantasy fulfillment. In narrative, thematic and mechanical terms, Miles Morales and Peter Parker’s latest outing is, quite simply, the best at what it does – which is why we awardedInsomniac GamesandSonyInteractive Entertainment’s latest venture five stars in ourMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 review.
Oct. 23, 2023
Paddington 3 finally has a release date and fans are losing it
He’s back, and his tummy is filled with marmalade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Paddington 3, formally titled Paddington in Peru, has received not one, but two official release dates. The cast includes Antonio Banderas, Olivia Colman, Emily Mortimer, Hugh Bonneville, Julie Walters, Jim Broadbent, Madeleine Harris, and Samuel Joslin. Rachel Zegler was set to join the cast, but wasforced to drop outdue to scheduling conflicts caused by the SAG-AFTRA strike.
Oct. 23, 2023
World of Warcraft Classic's worst Hardcore class has been revealed, and it's bad news for the MMO's Hunters
Blizzard has also revealed the deadliest place to visit in the MMORPG When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. World of Warcraft Classic developer Blizzard has revealed the worst class to play as, and it’s bad news for Hunters. In a press release provided by the developer, Blizzard revealed what the unluckiest class is for UK players in its MMORPG. Among these stats, it was also revealed what the deadliest place to visit in World of Warcraft Classic is.
Oct. 23, 2023
I didn't think we'd be seeing this iPad deal until Black Friday - but Amazon has it now
Grab the 9th generation iPad for its best price yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a Windows PC lady, but I do love me some Apple. That’s why I’m on the lookout for record low prices on the brand’s tech every day - these devices are expensive, so discounts make all the difference. There’s no better time to buy an iPad than Black Friday, but the price I was expecting to see on the 9th generation entry level tablet in November has just appeared early.
Oct. 22, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player spends hours trying to save the RPG's least death-fearing NPCs, only for them to turn on the player right at the end
“I’m doing this for Barcus,” they repeat, while getting their butt handed to them by the prisoners they just saved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One frustrated Baldur’s Gate 3 player has taken to the game’s subreddit in a flurry of heartache and confusion, having spent several hours saving every last Gondian prisoner there was to save, only to be savagely turned on right as the fight ended.
Oct. 22, 2023
Final Fantasy 14's Yoshi-P wants a Diablo 4 collaboration but worries the MMO won't suit its "hardcore" style
“If we could just make it work, then I would be so happy” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s director and producer Naoki Yoshida remains keen to team up with Blizzard for a collaboration, and this time, he’s gotDiablo 4in his sights. As part of Final Fantasy 14’s European edition of Fan Fest, Yoshida has taken part in a press conference with various journalists.
Oct. 22, 2023
Final Fantasy’s creator adores Final Fantasy 14, and that’s why he “absolutely” does not want to work on the MMO
“If I make this part of my work, I’ll know what’s going on behind the scenes” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy’s founding father, Hironobu Sakaguchi, is a proud FF14 devotee, and that’s precisely why he doesn’t want to work on any content for the critically acclaimed MMO. As part of Final Fantasy 14’s European leg of Fan Fest, Sakaguchi takes part in a panel with producer and director Naoki Yoshida discussing his two years playing the MMO.
Oct. 22, 2023
Going to the circus in Baldur's Gate 3 reminded me of my favorite quest in Dragon Age Inquisition
Opinion | The Circus of the Last Days is one of the best places to visit in Baldur’s Gate 3 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I reached the third act inBaldur’s Gate 3, nothing could hold back my excitement. The first two acts of Larian’s RPG had expertly built up a sense of anticipation about the prospect of reaching the city of Baldur’s Gate itself.
Oct. 22, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fan crafts Into the Spider-Verse recreation so good that even the game director is impressed
What’s up danger? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bryan Intihar, creative director ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2took to X just the other day to sing the praises of game videographer Much118, whose recent video managed to mimic the Into the Spiderverse movie’s Leap Of Faith scene almost perfectly. Captured entirely within Marvel’s Spider Man 2 game, the camera angles and flips line up so well with the original movie’s iconic scene, that Intihar seems lost for words inhis quote X post.
Oct. 22, 2023
Nobody likes Baldur's Gate 3's Githyanki, but they should
These folks are one of D&D’s best kept secrets When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Githyanki are the least popular Baldur’s Gate 3 race of all time, though one Reddit user has made it abundantly clear that players are, frankly, objectively wrong. It turns out Githyanki are, as thepost by AngryDMoney(viaKotaku) notes, “massively OP”. Laid out by acommunity update post on Steam, Larian shows that the Githyanki race ranks last in player popularity among all the Baldur’s Gate 3 races out there.
Oct. 22, 2023
The actor behind Baldur’s Gate 3’s Astarion finally met the writer behind Astarion, and it was unbelievably wholesome
The meta cuddle to beat all meta cuddles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve just been witness to quite possibly one of the most wholesome meetings in all of gaming history. Posting a video of the momentous occasion on his X account, Neil Newbon - Baldur’s Gate 3’s voice of Astarion - finally got to meet his character’s main writer, Stephen Rooney.
Oct. 21, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 Alliance raid for Dawntrail heads back to the original FF MMO
Echoes of Vana’diel is Final Fantasy 14 Dawntrail’s 24-man raid offering When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is going back to where it all began regarding the series' foray into MMO territory for a new raid that’s releasing in Dawntrail. That comes from director and producer Naoki Yoshida at the Europe edition of Fan Fest, who reveals that Dawntrail’s Alliance raid returns us to Vana’diel, where the world of Final Fantasy 11 is set.
Oct. 21, 2023
"Where did that hand just go?": Lae'zel's actor sleeps with Lae'zel while playing as Pink Lae'zel in one of the funniest Baldur's Gate 3 streams ever
The Baldurs Gate 3 stream that takes self masochism to a whole other level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice behind Lae’zel in Baldur’s Gate 3, Devora Wilde, has been streaming her playthrough of the game, which recently led up to one of the most confusing headlines I’ve ever had to write. Last night on stream, while playing as a Pink Lae’zel - or Dev’zel the Githyanki Fighter - Wilde got to indulge in every actor’s dream of sleeping with none other than themselves.
Oct. 21, 2023
The Gen V episode 6 ending has just has thrown The Boys universe into turmoil
Everyone is in danger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen Vmay be a spin-off to The Boys, but with events taking place simultaneously, it was only a matter of time before one impacted the other. Now, the big reveal at the end of episode 6 seems to have done just that, as things get really complicated for the Supes going forward.
Oct. 21, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 is getting the all-new Viper class in Dawntrail, a “technically demanding” job with plenty of style
Sorry Samurai, the Viper is perfect for melee DPS sickos like me When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14 is getting the all-new Viper job in Dawntrail, a Ninja-like class we’ve never seen in the series prior. That comes from director and producer Naoki Yoshida, who revealed the class at Final Fantasy 14 Fan Fest. As always, Yoshi-P took to the stage dressed up as the job after aremixed Dawntrail trailerteased it further.
Oct. 21, 2023
Final Fantasy creator weighs in on what makes a Final Fantasy game, and why FF16 is a perfect example
Hironobu Sakaguchi has had his say When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The road toFinal Fantasy 16’s release and beyond has seen fans debate what makes a Final Fantasy game. While the action-RPG features a medieval setting that couldn’t be more nostalgic for the series, ditching any form of turn-based combat in its entirety isn’t for everyone. Now, though, the series' founding father has weighed in.
Oct. 21, 2023
Gen V doesn’t need cameos from The Boys, it’s great enough on its own
OPINION | Soldier Boy’s cameo is fun, but it’s not what makes Gen V great When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denying that it’s tricky to make a spin-off series stand on its own, especially one with as big a following asThe Boys. Yet, for the most part,Gen Vhas done just that so far, bringing some much-needed new life into this cinematic universe.
Oct. 21, 2023
The voice of Baldur's Gate 3's most unhinged romance option didn't know they were romanceable: "The most awkward thing was recording the sounds"
The Emperor’s voice actor talks about his experience playing a sexy tentacle monster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As it turns out, Joseph wasn’t initially aware that the character he was voicing was romanceable at all, though he was still good and game when he did find out. Speaking to Dan Allen of Dan Allen gaming, Joseph describes the whirlwind that was entering the recording studio for the first few times.
Oct. 21, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 lead says Miles and Peter succeed because they're relatable: "It's hard to identify with a billionaire"
Making relatable characters is a matter of helping the masses connect with them on a basic human level When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Speaking to theBBCrecently, creative director of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Bryan Intihar, details some of the character choices made within theInsomniac Gamesstudio around the game’s main characters, Peter Parker and Miles Morales. In ourMarvel’s Spider-Man 2 reviewour Joe Donnely raved about the game’s story, as did many of the game’s reviewers.
Oct. 21, 2023
Final Fantasy 14 finally lifts the lid on its much-teased FF16 crossover, and there's a Torgal mount included
The Path Infernal can’t come soon enough When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Final Fantasy 14 team has finally lifted the lid on the much-teasedFinal Fantasy 16collaboration, revealing a crossover questline at Fan Fest. Producer and director Naoki Yoshida teases what’s coming during Fan Fest Europe’s opening keynote. Called The Path Infernal, the teaser shows Final Fantasy 14 players coming to blows with Ifrit in a scrap, and what would you know, FF16 protagonist Clive Rosfield is there too.
Oct. 21, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 accessibility verdict
Insomniac Games delivers broad accessibility support but, depending on your disability, you may want to wait until December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steve Saylor is a legally-blind gamer who has dedicated his life to trying to improve video games for everyone. Over the years, Steve has consulted with major game developers like EA, Ubisoft, and Naughty Dog to help push video game accessibility forward, and hosts aYouTube channelwhere he explores the accessibility options in the latest new releases.
Oct. 20, 2023
"The worst glitch in FIFA ever" allows EA Sports FC players to stick the ball to their legs and simply run into the goal
A ludicrous display When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EA Sports FC 24– the artist formerly known as FIFA – is currently being rocked by a bug that sees players forgo the beautiful game’s rules to score easy goals. As the tweet below shows, players can use several skill moves in quick succession alongside a cancel that ends in the ball being stuck to a footballer’s calf.
Oct. 20, 2023
32 top movies that are all-time classics, but flopped at the box office
Not every cinematic classic can also be a commercial hit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The movie business is strange, when you think about it. Before streaming changed everything, movies – the culmination of countless artists pouring metric tons of time, energy, and yes, love – often only got a window of two to three weekends at most to earn all the money it could, if that.
Oct. 20, 2023
A gaming PC "infused with real human blood" crowns Diablo 4's most unhinged PR stunt yet: a 666-quart blood drive
It would take about 1,332 Diablo 4 players to donate that much blood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has submitted a worthy entry for the year’s most-unhinged PR stunt, raffling aDiablo 4gaming PC “infused with real human blood” as part of a community-wide blood drive seeking 666 quarts by next month, which would require standard 1-pint donations from 1,332 players assuming no repeat entries.
Oct. 20, 2023
A hidden detail in Loki season 2 could prove that Kang invented the arc reactor before the Starks
A Stark contrast When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. By now, Marvel fans are well attuned to scouring every little detail, prop, and background morsel for anything and everything. Becauseyou never knowif it’s going to be important. Those watchingLoki season 2are no exception, with one eagle-eyed viewer spotting what could be a major MCU anachronism – as well as proving how mighty the intellect of Kang variantVictor Timelyactually is.
Oct. 20, 2023
After Baldur's Gate 3, this cozy bar sim where you play as a D&D innkeeper is exactly what I need, and it's doubled its Kickstarter goal in 3 days
Get ready to make drinks, friends, and quests in Tavern Talk When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This visual novel is the perfect cozy follow-up toBaldur’s Gate 3, and it’s managed to reach double its Kickstarter goal in just three days. Tavern Talk is an upcoming barkeeper sim set in a Dungeons & Dragons-style tavern. The project has been live onKickstartersince October 17 and managed to reach its funding goal in just six hours.
Oct. 20, 2023
All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Photo locations
Collect all 23 Photo Ops in Spider-Man 2 for Robbie Robertson to earn the New York, New York Trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man 2 Photo Ops locations are spread all across New York, with various scenes and locations you can find across the game and photograph for Robbie Robertson at the Daily Bugle. There’ll be a mission early on where you’re tasked to photograph some rooftop frisbee (with one of manySpider-Man 2 Easter eggsconcealed within) but then there’ll be plenty more to find as an optional collectible.
Oct. 20, 2023
All of The Boys cameos in Gen V
Here’s every cameo from The Boys in Gen V (so far) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V is loaded with cameos from The Boys – and what would a Boys spin-off be without a slightly unsettling cameo from the likes of Soldier Boy? The new series, based on The Boys comic ‘We Gotta Go Now,’ takes place betweenThe Boys season 3and the upcomingseason 4.
Oct. 20, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor explains why her character's romances "feel like something that you could have in real life"
As in real life, Baldur’s Gate 3 romances take time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The actor who plays Shadowheart inBaldur’s Gate 3has revealed the secret sauce that makes the RPG’s romances so believable: that sweet, sweet slow burn. Light story spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 ahead! If you’ve played Larian’s latest for any length of time, you will have noticed that many - butcertainly not all- of theBaldur’s Gate 3 romance and relationshipoptions require a good deal of patience and intention before you see results - whether that’s a steamy tango with a bear-shaped Druid or something more nuanced.
Oct. 20, 2023
Batman and Superman's trip to Kingdom Come's Earth-22 gets off to a rocky start
What has become of Boy Thunder? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It was announced a few weeks thatDC Comicsand Mark Waid would be returning to the universe of the groundbreaking Elseworlds seriesKingdom Comein the pages ofBatman/Superman: World’s Finest. That arc started this week with #20 and, indeed, it wastes no time in getting Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent across the dimensional void with a little help from The Flash and his modified Cosmic Treadmill.
Oct. 20, 2023
Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, and all of DC's January 2024 solicitations revealed
Along with a few early February solicitations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a lot to look forward to at the beginning of the year from DC, including the conclusion of theBeast Worldlimited series in which Beast Boy takes on the shape of the giant space starfish Starro. And in Detective Comics #1081, writer Ram V and artists Riccardo Federici and Stefano Raffaele kick off a new arc in which Gotham City believes Batman to be dead.
Oct. 20, 2023
Blizzard's president really wants you to know that Diablo 4 loot is good now
Mike Ybarra can’t stop talking about Season 2’s “insane” loot drops When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s loot is good now, and Blizzard’s president really wants you to know it. Since Diablo 4’s launch earlier this year, fans have found the loot in the action-RPG to be rather lacklustre.As one recently put it, “you feel like a professional trash-sifter more than an adventurer.
Oct. 20, 2023
Charlie Brooker responds to criticism that Black Mirror "lost its edge" after Netflix move
Black Mirror creator Charlie Brooker defends the newer seasons of his dystopian show at Sydney’s recent SXSW event When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Charlie Brooker, the creator of mind-bending dystopian series Black Mirror, has come forward to defend the show’s newer seasons on Netflix. At the recentSXSWevent in Sydney (H/TThe Guardian), Brooker himself raised the issue that since moving the series from Channel 4 to Netflix, he has been accused of watering down the show’s sinister themes, catering to a more American or commercial audience.
Oct. 20, 2023
Christopher Nolan says Hollywood can learn a lot from Taylor Swift
Studios, look what you made her do… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Miss Americana herself Taylor Swift recently received a shout-out from none other than legendary director Christopher Nolan, who praised the singer for the way she chose to release her new blockbuster concert movieThe Eras Tour. During aCity University of New York eventon October 11, just a few days before Swift’s The Eras Tour opened in theaters, the director discussed the singer’s choice to bypass major Hollywood streamers and studios and partner directly with AMC Theatres to distribute the film instead.
Oct. 20, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 dev says they were "caught off guard" by the success of the original city-builder after it sold 40 times more than their expectations
8 years later, the devs are still surprised by how the successful the original game was When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. For you’re in need other another city builder ahead of the release of Cities: Skylines 2, check out thebest city-building gamesyou can play right now. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more
Oct. 20, 2023
League of Legends tries to change up the World Championship format, accidentally causes 5-way "Civil War" through astoundingly bad RNG
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Immediately after implementing a new tournament structure intended to, among other things, create more cross-regional match-ups, theLeague of LegendsWorld Championships suffered a legendarily bad draw that turned - at least for one day - what was meant to be an international competition into what fans have taken to calling Worlds: Civil War. This year’s Worlds competition has swapped to a Swiss format that leads into the single-elimination knockout rounds which will determine the final winner of the event.
Oct. 20, 2023
Foe writer and director explain the movie's one big change from the book, and break down Terrance's motivations
EXCLUSIVE | Foe author Iain Reid and filmmaker Garth Davis sit down with GamesRadar+ to discuss the twisty sci-fi drama When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for Foe. If you’ve yet to see the movie, and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now! Like the source material, the sci-fi drama centers on Hen (Saoirse Ronan) and Junior (Paul Mescal), a young couple living on a secluded farm, as an unexplained environmental apocalypse rages on outside.
Oct. 20, 2023
Gen V episode 7 trailer teases another major The Boys cameo – and a very intriguing new Supe
What’s going to happen next? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning, this article contains minor spoilers fromGen Vso far so proceed with caution. Don’t switch off after the credits of the latest episode of Gen V as a new trailer is hidden right at the end – and the first look at episode 7 is explosive. It features Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) delving deeper into what’s going on behind the scenes at Godolkin University, Andre Anderson (Chance Perdomo) looking very worried in an ambulance, and someone with powers that look strikingly similar to Homelander’s laser-beam eyes.
Oct. 20, 2023
Gen V powers: every Supe's abilities explained, from magnetism to blood bending?
Here’s every new Supe in Gen V and their powers explained When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys spin-offGen Vintroduces a new crop of college-aged Supes – and each one comes with a pretty unique set of powers. From thermokinesis to shrinking abilities and gender-shifting, each new Supe is pretty damn cool – though said powers might have you scratching your head.
Oct. 20, 2023
Is Miss Minutes really a villain? Loki producer Kevin Wright weighs in
“Is this a naturally growing kind of emotion that she’s having?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forLoki season 2. If you’re not caught up, and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now. Loki producer Kevin Wright has opened up on Miss Minutes' motivations following her creepy alliance with Victor Timely inseason 2 episode 3.
Oct. 20, 2023
Did Loki just reference Ant-Man's family in season 2 episode 3?
‘Lang’, was that? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel loves a good Easter egg, and Loki has its fair share of them. From an X-Men reference to a mention of comics character Balder the Brave, fans have spotted a bunch of nods throughout season 2 so far, but theremightbe another super obscure one hidden inepisode 3… In ‘1893’, Loki (Tom Hiddleston) and Mobius (Owen Wilson) travel to the titular year to findRavonna Renslayer(Gugu Mbatha-Raw) and Miss Minutes – a quest that takes them to the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
Oct. 20, 2023
Loki producer teases "exciting" arc for Gugu Mbatha-Raw's Ravonna after those major Renslayer reveals
Exclusive: Kevin Wright hints at more to come from the TVA’s former Judge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forLoki season 2. If you’ve yet to tune in, and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Loki season 2 episode 3 sidesteps the titular God of Mischief a little to focus on Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s former TVA headRavonna Renslayerand Miss Minutes, who’ve been MIA since the end of season 1.
Oct. 20, 2023
Loki season 2's latest cameo is an incredible deep cut from an 80-year-old Marvel comic
It could also have surprising ties to Spider-Man When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chicago, 1893. WithLoki season 2heading to the 19th Century, we perhaps shouldn’t have expected the creative team to fill out the World’s Fair with any familiar faces from the pages and panels of Marvel’s comics. We thought wrong. Of course,Victor TimelyownedLoki season 2, episode 3– but there’s another character with an incredibly obscure Marvel history waiting in the wings.
Oct. 20, 2023
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon expands with new House of the Bloodaxe prequel comics
The series will be published by Titan Comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An email from Titan followed swiftly after and confirmed that the comic is a four-issue series and will act as a prequel to the first of the two Rebel Moon films. It will be written byMags Visaggio, drawn by Clark Bint, and colored by Francesco Segala.
Oct. 20, 2023
Lords of the Fallen lead says the RPG has the best co-op in the genre: "Sorry, I don't want to sound cocky, it's just better than other Soulslikes"
Lords of the Fallen is certainly more fluid in its multiplayer than most Soulslikes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lords of the Fallen makes some significant changes and additions to the usual Soulslike co-op formula, and the head of developer Hexworks reckons it makes the RPG’s multiplayer just plain “better than other Soulslikes.” Executive producer and Hexworks boss Saul Gascon touched on Lords of the Fallen’s co-op systems in a recent Q&Astream(around 47 minutes in).
Oct. 20, 2023
Mark Hamill explains why the Batman Arkham games allowed him to be "a whole new Joker"
The most famous Joker has some high praise for Rocksteady’s games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most celebrated actors to portray The Joker across all media is actor Mark Hamill. First taking on the role in 1992’s Batman: The Animated Series, he quickly became a fan-favorite for his raucous yet still chilling take on the character, serving as a great foil to late Batman actor Kevin Conroy in the classic show and the subsequent animated movies and video games in the decades that followed.
Oct. 20, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 lead says longer isn't always better for games: "Our job is to make sure that you feel no matter how long it is, it's worth that money"
The superhero sequel aims for more memorable moments, rather than a long campaign When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Comic deals, prizes and latest news Get the best comic news, insights, opinions, analysis and more! Alessandro is a freelance writer and editor based in the San Francisco Bay Area who has covered the games, tech, and entertainment industries for more than 13 years.
Oct. 20, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 player accidentally recreates painful movie moment after disabling swing assist: "My back!"
That looks painful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AMarvel’s Spider-Man 2player has found out just how helpful swing assist is after switching it off and breaking Peter Parker’s spine. Insomniac’s latest Spider-Man game has only been out in the world for a few hours, but players are already sharing videos of their playthroughs online. One person is Twitter user @bartonovopolis who shared the below clip with the caption: “I turned off swinging assistance for the first time and…” followed by a skull emoji.
Oct. 20, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 star says Peter Parker's greatest villain isn't Venom, Doc Ock, or the Green Goblin
Yuri Lowenthal has an unexpected pick When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yuri Lowenthal, the actor behind Peter Parker inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, had an unexpected pick for his favorite spidey-centric villain. “Man, that’s a hard one,” Lowenthal said inan interview with Gamesradar. “It’s hard with all the things that we’ve built to not love the relationship Spider-Man, Peter Parker, has with Otto Octavius, Doctor Octopus.
Oct. 20, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 voice actors and cast
The main cast of Spider-Man 2, heroes and villains, are laid out here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 voice actors and cast are a huge range of accomplished performers, a mix of rising stars and acclaimed acting veterans to round out a whole range of heroes, villains and everything in between. If you’ve been swinging around the city and think you recognise some of the voices you hear on your adventures, here’s the full cast of voice actors in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2.
Oct. 20, 2023
Meet Spider-Woman's new enemy Green Mamba
Writer Steve Foxe discusses his new Spider-Woman title, spinning out of Gang War When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In just over a month, Jessica Drew will return to the Marvel Universe in her own solo Spider-Woman title from writer Steve Foxe and artist Carola Borelli, tying into the upcomingSpider-Man-centric ‘Gang War’ crossover. ‘Gang War’ will involve all of New York’s most dangerous criminals carving up the city into their own territories and duking it out to be the boss of bosses.
Oct. 20, 2023
Moonstone Island is the Pokemon meets Stardew Valley RPG I didn't know I needed
INDIE SPOTLIGHT | The perfect mix of Stardew Valley and Pokemon with added magic and card-battling When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s something magical about a game that lets you travel from one island to another by balloon. No, I’m not talking about a hot air balloon, but rather a single red balloon like a poor man’s Up house.
Oct. 20, 2023
Who is Balder The Brave? That Loki season 2 episode 3 Easter egg explained
We dive into Balder The Brave’s history in Marvel Comics When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The below article dives into spoilers fromLoki season 2 episode 3so turn back now if you are yet to see the episode! You have been warned… Somehow we have finally reached the halfway point ofLoki, even though it feels like the second season of the hit MCU TV show only started yesterday.
Oct. 20, 2023
Skyrim player spends 20,000 gold buying all the food in the realms, only to eat it all at once and instantly, explosively die
Alas, he never even got the chance to become what he eats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneSkyrimplayer has made the ultimate sacrifice - and several less ultimate sacrifices - to let the world know what happens if you eat every single ounce of food available for purchase in the game’s major cities. In short, you die. Explosively.
Oct. 20, 2023
Spider-Man actor on taking Peter Parker to darker places: "It left me exhausted at the end of every working day"
On The Radar | Yuri Lowenthal: “Any actor will tell you, they’ll play a villain in a heartbeat” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Everyone remembersthatscene in 2007’s Spider-Man 3, when the hero, played by Tobey Maguire, reaches peak asshole status under the spell of the symbiote suit. At the time, the sidewalk-strolling set-piece – where Peter Parker gains an attitude, an inflated ego and a fringe – was deliberately tongue-in-cheek, cringeworthy and hilarious all at once, and is still the subject of viral memes to this day.
Oct. 20, 2023
Spyro and Banjo-Kazooie get the successor they deserve in this N64-style platformer with 100% perfect Steam reviews
Cavern Of Dreams channels the greats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cavern of Dreams looks like it graduated from 3D Platformer Perfection Academy in 1998, alongside Banjo-Kazooie and Spyro the Dragon. But despite the effortlessly nostalgic polygonal worlds, Cavern of Dreams actually came out just yesterday on October 19th and received the same acclaim that you’d expect from the N64/PS1-era greats.
Oct. 20, 2023
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor sequel seems a sure thing as team hires for new principal gameplay designer
Let’s hope it’s not far, far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A job listing by developer Respawn Entertainment could point to aStar Wars Jedi: Survivorsequel. After the success of bothJedi: Fallen Orderand Jedi: Survivor, it’s fair to assume that we’ll be joining Cal Kestis for another adventure in the future. The latest game certainly lays the groundwork for more, though so far, Respawn is remaining tight-lipped on the subject of a sequel.
Oct. 20, 2023
Stardew Valley creator teases a tiny addition for 1.6 and no thank you, I don't want it
I cannot handle the idea of Wild Horseradish Juice When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valley 1.6is coming, and developer Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone has been teasing its content for over a year now. But today it feels like those teases have, instead, become threats. Today, ConcernedApe posted atweetwith a tiny, cropped screenshot fromStardew Valleyhighlighting a brand-new item never before seen in the game: Wild Horseradish Juice.
Oct. 20, 2023
Starfield player limit-tests the RPG's weapon modding with 1,500 shells for a shotgun so powerful that it's virtually impossible to miss
“My build focuses on two things: Stealth sniping and explosive shotgunning, there is no in-between” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The bestStarfield weaponscan turn space pirates into space pulp with just a few shots, and one player has taken this philosophy, and the RPG’s weapon modding system, to an extreme by converting a shotgun into portable artillery that devastates entire areas so efficiently that you barely have to aim the thing.
Oct. 20, 2023
Still on the fence with Diablo 4? You can play the first 10 hours for free on Xbox this weekend
Sample what Sanctuary has to offer from now until October 22 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first 10 hours ofDiablo 4are playable for free on Xbox over the next few days. October’s launch schedule is packed, and then some. This week alone sees us back swinging around New York inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, squeezing through green pipes as Elephant Mario inSuper Mario Bros.
Oct. 20, 2023
The Boys fans are calling for Soldier Boy to get his own spin-off after Gen V cameo
Grandpa’s back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for the latest episode ofGen V. Proceed with caution. After it was revealed in theGen V episode 6 trailer, Soldier Boy has made his triumphant return to our screens. Jensen Ackles' very problematic Supe had a cameo in the latest episode of The Boys spin-off, and fans are loving it.
Oct. 20, 2023
The Diablo 4 Potent Vows objective is currently bugged
Not all players can complete the Diablo 4 Potent Vow challenge but you can complete Chapter 3 challenges without it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re trying to do the Diablo 4 Potent Vow objective, you might have found that it’s not progressing, despite wearing a piece of armor with five Pacts. The challenge is currently bugged for a seemingly small proportion of players.
Oct. 20, 2023
What's Renslayer's secret? Loki fans have two big Marvel theories
We unpick that big Loki season 2 episode 3 cliffhanger When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! We’re getting into major spoiler territory forLoki season 2 episode 3below. Proceed with caution if you’re not up to date on theDisneyPlus show. Well, that ending toLoki season 2episode 3 has left us desperate to know more. After being pushed through a Time Door to the End of Time,Revonna Renslayerfinds a rottingHe Who Remainsas she tries to work out exactly what is going on.
Oct. 20, 2023
Nintendo threw out 6 months of work on Super Mario Bros Wonder "live commentary" including a "tsundere" voice I really need to hear
Just imagine how harsh it would have been on the more challenging stages… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario Bros. Wonder is one the most unusual and surreal spins on a 2D Mario game that Nintendo has released in a long time, and so far, fans have embraced the new style and liveliness. One of the game’s most interesting stylistic upgrades is expanded voice-over work from characters, and apparently, this was once planned to be much more ambitious.
Oct. 20, 2023
Loki season 2: How Victor Timely's new origin fits with the comic history of Kang
Loki season 2 makes some changes to Victor Timely, but the new story has a strange comic book connection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 episode 3 deals withVictor Timely, the 1800’sKang Variantseen in the stinger for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania which set up the current Loki season. Played by Jonathan Majors (like all the other Kang Variants we’ve met so far), Timely is an eccentric and enigmatic figure with direct ties toHe Who Remainsthat set up a particularly interesting possible origin for the now-dead Kang Variant who lived at the end of time.
Oct. 19, 2023
X-Men, Avengers, Spider-Man, and all of Marvel's January 2024 comics revealed
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. First up, the X-Men’s age of Krakoa is seemingly coming to an end with the dual limited series Fall of the House of X and Rise of the Powers of X, which mirror the interlocking limited series that launched the Krakoa era, House of X and Powers of X. At the same time, in another part of the Marvel Universe, Spider-Man and his allies will become embroiled in aviolent crossover titled ‘Gang War,‘in which the criminal leaders of New York City go to battle in the streets, with everyone from Spidey himself to Luke Cage, Spider-Woman, and even the recently returned Kingpin, Wilson Fisk.
Oct. 19, 2023
Acclaimed puzzle designer known for weird games gives Wordle some competition: "I have been working on this project, in secret, for almost 2 years"
A new type of word puzzle game enters the fray When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the wake of the Wordle phenomenon, celebrated puzzle game designer Zach Gage (creator of SpellTower and TypeShift) announced that he’s made a new game that looks to become a mainstay in the modern space for crossword puzzles.With Puzzmo, designers Zach Gage and Orta Therox have soft-launched a new hub for players to tackle puzzles and word-based challenges.
Oct. 19, 2023
All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 EMF Experiments
How to find and beat every science experiment for Harry and the Emily-May Foundation in Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man 2 EMF Experiments are science-based side missions that involve such dramatic enterprises as riding bikes, collecting flowers, or annoying birds. All part of building up the Emily-May Foundation, these tests develop scientific process and earn you a lot of rewards along the way - but some of them aren’t as as easy to complete as others.
Oct. 19, 2023
All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Marko's Memories locations
Collect Memory Crystals in Spider-Man 2 by defeating Sand Minions at these locations When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man 2 Marko’s Memories are a collectible that’s threaded throughout the game. Despite Sandman being the first villain you handle as part of the game’s tutorial, Flint Marko has a lasting legacy throughoutMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, as the various crystals that make up his mind have fallen throughout the city and need retrieving.
Oct. 19, 2023
All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Prowler Stash locations and solutions
How to find and open all the Prowler Stashes in Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man 2 Prowler Stashes are spread all across NYC, with ten in total to find and offering a mix of experience and rare tech to help bolster your abilities of choice. The Prowler Stashes won’t unlock until you hit a specific mission called Amends, but once you do, there’ll be a whole new collectible series of sub-quests about following Uncle Aaron’s trail through New York and picking up after him, with a reward for those who get them all.
Oct. 19, 2023
All Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Spider Bot locations
A full map and guide to find all 42 Spider-Man 2 Spider Bots and complete your collection When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Spider Bots are little collectibles around New York City, tiny mechanical drones that are all patterned on various characters, heroes and villains from across the Spider-Verse. With 42 of the little buggers in total to track down, I’ve personally hunted down every single one and created a special Spider-Bot map for you to use below.
Oct. 19, 2023
As Marvel's Spider-Man 2 release arrives, Insomniac promises “we didn’t f*** up the stuff people liked from the first game”
The “darker story” and web-gliding don’t come at the expense of heart and web-slinging When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2aims to level up heaps of what made the original superhero game a banger, but fret not – creative director Bryan Intihar insists “we didn’t fuck up the stuff people liked from the first game.” Speaking toNME, Intihardiscusses the “darker story"the game wants to tell, touching on themes of addiction through Peter’s relation with the symbiote that gifts him Venom’s power.
Oct. 19, 2023
Can you get the Symbiote Powers back in Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
How to get the Venom Black Suit back – and all the powers of the Symbiote – in Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Can you get the Symbiote powers back in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? The Black Suit and the Venom Symbiote powers are one of the highlights of the game, but what with the suit being more than a little evil, sooner or later it definitely has to go… but what about all those fun powers?
Oct. 19, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 "absolutely cannot" have the decade of DLC features that the original game added
Don’t expect the city-building sequel to totally match everything that came with the original game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities: Skylines 2launches next week, following up a beloved predecessor that got a veritable pile of DLC that dramatically expanded the game’s scope over the years. The sequel can’t match that at launch, so the devs at Colossal Order set some particular priorities for what to include this time around.
Oct. 19, 2023
Cities: Skylines 2 review: "Its promise is completely overshadowed by its technical problems"
Cities: Skylines 2 offers the foundation of a world-class city-building game, with a wide array of features, smart quality-of-life improvements, and a genuinely impressive simulation to help bring your town to life. But its promise is completely overshadowed by its technical problems, dragging a fantastic core experience down into frustration and disappointment. Impressive simulation Great building tools Smart quality-of-life features Abysmal performance Some city issues are tough to understand Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 19, 2023
Dead Space remake dev finally talks about EA's Iron Man game
It’s in early pre-production and using Unreal Engine 5 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a rare, long-awaited update on EA’s Iron Man game, developer Motive Studio says the hotly anticipated superhero game is still in early pre-production and following in the footsteps of its latest release, the fantasticDead Spaceremake. Motive general manager Patrick Klaus broke the studio’s long-standing silence in an updatepostedtoday.
Oct. 19, 2023
Diablo 4 players are being slaughtered in droves by tuned-up World Bosses - because they're all turning up to "leech"
“Every time we fight it’s a slaughterfest” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 2is upon us, and among numerous other changes we’ve gotten much tougher World Bosses - so tough, in fact, that they’re turning servers into slaughtering grounds once again. The newDiablo 4patch makes World Bosses more frequent, more rewarding, and more dangerous. The fullpatch notesexplain that the World Boss spawn timer has been “reduced from 6 hours to 3.
Oct. 19, 2023
Diablo 4 Rogues show Lilith their ass once again with Season 2's new and somehow more revealing cosmetics
Diablo 4 is getting more revealing by the season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It happened again.Diablo 4 Season 2brought a bunch of highly requested changes to the action RPG – and also some new short shorts for Rogues which are somehow even more revealing thanthe last pair. In what’s rapidly becoming Diablo 4 tradition, the Season of Blood has given Rogues an easy way to show off even more of their ass, as Reddit user Alex120907 so excitedly reported earlier today.
Oct. 19, 2023
Fallout's Magic: The Gathering set looks incredible, but honestly I'm just here for the new Dogmeat and Rex the Cyber-Hound art
They gave Dogmeat his own commander deck and I couldn’t be more thrilled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve gotten our first look atMagic: The Gathering’s upcoming Fallout-themed set, complete with a predictably gorgeous selection of new art inspired by Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPGs - but really, I’m just obsessed with the Dogmeat cards. There are a handful of Dogmeat variations, but they all come with the title “Dogmeat, Ever Loyal,” which is the only proper way to refer to this profoundly good boy.
Oct. 19, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's director details the difficulty of working with "high maintenance" animatronics
Exclusive: Director Emma Tammi opens up about the “creepy and goofy” puppets they had made When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Two doors, two light switches, and one set of grainy security cameras… The original Five Nights at Freddy’s was a simple online indie game: a night-shift simulator spent statically sat behind a desk in a pizza restaurant that comes under attack from animatronic monsters.
Oct. 19, 2023
Game of Thrones star teams with Sherlock creator for spooky Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation
This is the real nightmare before Christmas… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This Christmas Sherlock co-creator Mark Gatiss brings a new ghostly short to the BBC starringGame of Thrones’ Kit Harrington andPride’s Freddie Fox. The upcoming horror story follows a group of Oxford University students, one of whom, Egyptology student Edward Bellingham, begins researching the secrets of Ancient Egypt and embarks on a string of experiments trying to breathe life into a horrifying bag of bones in the infamous Lot.
Oct. 19, 2023
Giant Robot Hellboy is a triumphant return for artist Duncan Fegredo
Interview | The fan favorite artist tells us about putting Hellboy in a big monster-smashing mecha When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Hellboyhas always taken inspiration from pulp horror and sci-fi ideas, sowhen it was announcedthat Big Red’s creatorMike Mignolawas teaming up with fan favorite artist Duncan Fegredo for Giant Robot Hellboy, the ideajust made sense.It’s Hellboy! He’s controlling a big mecha suit!
Oct. 19, 2023
Halo Infinite's Forge got a game-changing update that allows forgers to create Pokemon clones, MOBAs, and Kaiju boss fights
Season 5: Reckoning gives the shooter a much-needed boost When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Players are creating entirely different games within Halo Infinite’s Forge tool following a mega-update to the custom map editor. Forge is a longtime series tool that allows players to edit existing maps, create their own from scratch, and even dream up whole new game modes using Halo’s chaotic alien sandbox.
Oct. 19, 2023
How long to beat Marvel's Spider-Man 2?
The full length of Spider-Man 2, including both story and side content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. How long is Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? The time to beat it, whether just the story or a full 100% completion, isn’t quite as long as you might expect by the usual standards of big budget open world games - by which I mean they aren’t a million hours long like some games are.
Oct. 19, 2023
How to beat all Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Mysteriums
Every Mysterio-owned Mysterium in Spider-Man 2 and how to beat them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man 2 Mysteriums have locations around the city, and to get a gold medal in any of them is a challenge - while getting them inallthe Mysteriums is a real task that’ll require a superior Spider-Man, so to speak. All these will eventually lead to a confrontation with Mysterio himself - and a special reward.
Oct. 19, 2023
Rocky's Paulie actor Burt Young dies aged 83 – Sylvester Stallone leads tributes
He was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Rocky When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Burt Young, best known for playing Paulie in the Rocky movies, has died at the age of 83. His death was announced by his daughter toThe New York Timeson Wednesday, October 18. Starring as the iconic character in six of the Rocky movies, many will remember Young as Balboa’s best friend.
Oct. 19, 2023
How to find Aunt May's grave in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Visit Aunt May’s grave in Spider-Man 2 as Peter to earn the You Know What to Do Trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Aunt May’s grave location is something you can visit as Peter Parker to get the You Know What to Do Trophy.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2has a few trophies like this one, and while this is one of the easier ones to find - it’s where a grave would logically be, after all - it still doesn’t hurt to have a little map and guide to find Aunt May’s grave in Spider-Man 2.
Oct. 19, 2023
How to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Earn the hidden Home Run! Trophy by rounding the bases at the Spider-Man 2 Big Apple Ballers Stadium When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to round the bases at the Big Apple Ballers Stadium in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? The Home Run Trophy you can get is simply about running around the diamond for… well, a home run, though those who aren’t as familiar with baseball might not know what that means - or might need a little guide to where the Big Apple Ballers Stadium is inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2giant map.
Oct. 19, 2023
How to switch between Miles and Peter in Marvel's Spider-Man 2
Want to swap between either Spider-Man? We explain how you can switch quickly and easily. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Want to know how to switch between Miles Morales and Peter Parker in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2? Both heroes have their strengths and advantages, with Miles using electric powers and invisibility while Peter is more focused on fun gadgets. Whether you want a specific powerset to work with, or just prefer one hero’s snark over the other’s, we’ll explain how to swap between Peter and Miles in Spider-Man 2 below - as well as which of the two heroes is more powerful.
Oct. 19, 2023
In one of the best revenge stories I've ever read, an MMO player kills the raider who scammed them and flaunts their bones for 3 years and counting
This Old School RuneScape legend has the bones preserved to this day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like the Pirates of the Caribbean Navy displaying pirate corpses as a threat to swashbucklers everywhere, an Old School RuneScape player has held onto the bones of a scammer, who they killed in the MMO’s PvP over three years ago, in an admirable commitment to revenge.
Oct. 19, 2023
Kick-Ass director Matthew Vaughn tried (and failed) to make three Superman movies
Warner Bros. wasn’t having it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kick-Ass and Kingsman franchise director Matthew Vaughn tried to make a Superman trilogy – but Warner Bros. wasn’t having it. “Mark [Millar] and I sat down and plotted out a three-film trilogy, pitched it to Warner Bros. before Man of Steel … we pitched how to do a trilogy of Superman movies and Warners said they weren’t interested," Vaughn toldVariety.
Oct. 19, 2023
Lord of the Rings survival game goes 'Mithril' as the PS5 version gets delayed to December
“Speak friend and enter” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcoming Lord of the Rings survival game, set in the ruined mines of Moria, has finally gone gold - or, as the development team states, it’s gone “mithril.” The devs confirmed the news in a recent press release, giving players a view of when they can start playing the game on their chosen platforms.
Oct. 19, 2023
Lords of the Fallen isn't perfect, but its flashes of Dark Souls 2 and Soul Reaver have lit a bonfire within me
Opinion | Lords of the Fallen is pleasantly familiar, for better and for worse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m only a few hours into my own quest to overthrow the demon God Adyr, therefore I’m not in a position to properly critique Lords of the Fallen as a whole. But what I will say is that Lords of the Fallen is giving me strong Dark Souls 2 andLegacy of Kain: Soul Reavervibes – and as the Soulslike genre continues to grow and evolve, I’m pretty damn invested in the modest portion I’ve played so far myself.
Oct. 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 director says the "darker" sequel won't feature "the sweet Peter Parker that we love"
Peter Parker won’t be the same in the Spidey sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will follow a “darker story” than we’re used to and won’t feature “the sweet Peter Parker that we love,” according to its director. In an interview withNME, Bryan Intihar, creative director atInsomniac, reveals that we’re meeting a very different Peter from the studio’s previous games.
Oct. 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 ending explained and what it teases for a third game
The ending of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 sets up a lot of characters for a potential threequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve played Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 ending and want some things explained, we’re here to help with that: with a lot of plates spinning and various factors left open for the sequel, it’s clear that there’s a lot to talk about.
Oct. 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 lizard password explained
There’s a musical lock in Doctor Conner’s house you’ll need to crack to find the Lizard in Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 lizard password at Doctor Connor’s house in the mission New Threads is one that you can work out with context clues throughout the house itself - and once you do, you can access the laboratory underneath in the basement.
Oct. 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Performance or Fidelity mode and VRR explained
Should you pick Spider-Man 2’s Performance or Fidelity mode? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Should you pick Performance or Fidelity mode in Spider-Man 2? The option is given to you at the very beginning of the game, but it’s not entirely clear what either of them are offering or how broad the gulf between the two is.Marvel’s Spider-Man 2certainly is making the most of the processing power of the PS5 either way, Below we’ve got a clear explanation for the difference between Performance or Fidelity mode in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, as well as details on how VRR mode can affect things if you’re able to use it.
Oct. 19, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Science Trophy location for the Just Let Go trophy
Where to find the science trophy in Spider-Man 2 for the Just Let Go trophy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spider-Man 2 Just Let Go Science Trophy from Miles Morales' game is hidden in New York City, and while playing that game will show you where, not everybody has the time to replay it, or the memory to recall the specifics of its location.
Oct. 19, 2023
Matthew Vaughn has spoken to James Gunn about the DCU
“Never say never” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service director Matthew Vaughn says he’s been in communication about DC andJames Gunn. “DC has reached out and Gunn and Peter, we’ve been talking,” Vaughn said on theHappy Sad Confused Podcast. “Never say never, at the moment I’m enjoying creating my own things. The franchise is in the best hands, so let’s see what happens.
Oct. 19, 2023
MMO trade gone wrong avoids the "literally murder my cousin" ending as one player reclaims 96 million gold heirloom "to hand down to generations"
An Old School RuneScape blood feud has turned into a blood bond When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve all been there. You’ve loaned something to a friend and it’s been just long enough that you’re worried they’ve forgotten to return it, but you’re also worried that asking for it back now will come across as rude. An Old School RuneScape player recently faced this challenge in-game over a valuable item lent to their cousin.
Oct. 19, 2023
Netflix increases prices again – but it might not affect you
Some plans are going to cost more from today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has announced another series of price increases, but not for everyone. As of October 18, the basic and premium plans will cost more in the US, UK, and France. The basic plan is now $11.99/month (up from $9.99/month); the premium plan is $22.99/month, from $19.
Oct. 19, 2023
New murder mystery featuring Peaky Blinders’ Stephen Graham hits Netflix today to rave reviews
Netflix’s newest detective series opens to overtly positive reviews When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A brand new murder mystery show starring Peaky Blinders' Stephen Graham has just hit Netflix and is already stirring up rave reviews. Having only been released on October 19, the time-jumping detective series has already achieved a 71% rating onRotten Tomatoesand four stars from many different outlets.
Oct. 19, 2023
Rek-Rap returns to fight the Grave Goblin in Amazing Spider-Man #36
Check out an early preview of interior pages from Amazing Spider-Man #36 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current volume ofAmazing Spider-Manstarted with the question “What did Spider-Man do?”, implying a dark deed in Peter Parker’s past. But now, almost 36 issues into the run, that question has a new answer, as Peter was recently overcome with the oppressive evil of Norman Osborn’s dormant Green Goblin personality, thanks to some strange magic from Kraven the Hunter and Queen Goblin.
Oct. 19, 2023
A small Star Wars detail suggests Ahsoka may have already met Fallen Order's Cal Kestis
Cal and Ahsoka have a lot in common When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsokamay have just ended its first season onDisneyPlus, but viewers are still pouring over small details from the Star Wars spin-off, including one that could linkAhsoka Tanoto Cal Kestis. The new theory revolves around Ahsoka’s force ability to sense memory through objects. Inepisode 5, she uses the broken star map to find out what happened toSabine Wrenand where she went withMorgan Elsbeth.
Oct. 19, 2023
RPG legend Josh Sawyer would happily make Pillars of Eternity 3, but it would take Baldur’s Gate 3’s budget to convince him
Fallout New Vegas 2 or Pentiment 2? Sawyer has bigger plans if you have the budget When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Given the choice of making Fallout New Vegas 2, Pillers of Eternity 3, or Pentiment 2, director and RPG legend Josh Sawyer would return to Eora – but only if he had the reported funding that Baldur’s Gate 3 got.
Oct. 19, 2023
The 32 greatest '50s actors
After the end of the studio system, movie stars became Hollywood’s franchises When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Golden Age of Hollywood is called that for a reason. Some of the most iconic movie stars of all time emerged in the era, marked by the advent of sound in 1927 and lasting until 1969. After World War II, the slow collapse of the studio system gave actors (and directors) more power to benefit themselves in contract negotiations.
Oct. 19, 2023
The best Spider-Man 2 skills, gadgets, abilities and suit tech
What you should spend your skill points, tech parts and tokens on in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider Man 2 best skills, gadgets, suit tech and abilities are something to consider early on, as they’re not all equally good and some will make gameplay a lot easier - or more fun - than others.
Oct. 19, 2023
The BioShock movie writer says Netflix is "excited" about the adaptation: "We all love it"
A small but promising update from Michael Green When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case you had forgotten,a BioShock movie is coming to Netflix. While the writers’ strike may have put the brakes on a trip down to Rapture, the project’s writer Michael Green has offered up a small, yet promising, update. “Netflix has been amazing about it. They were excited about it before the strike, they’re excited about it now, post-strike.
Oct. 19, 2023
The official Elden Ring drip is beautiful, but the $1700 price tag hits harder than Malenia
The Lands Between streetwear collection was made in collaboration with Fromsoft When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Luxury streetwear based on Elden Ring has just dropped, but it’ll cost you up to £1,400/$1,700 to buy the clothes. Luxury clothing brand ARK/8 has just released its collaboration withFromsoftware, which includes nine pieces inspired by Elden Ring. But The Lands Between collection is raising some eyebrows for its exorbitant prices, ranging from £100 for the cheapest piece to £1,400 for the most expensive fur coat.
Oct. 19, 2023
The Witcher board game hits crowdfunding target in under 5 minutes, quickly blows past $1 million to unlock every stretch goal
The Witcher: The Path of Destiny is putting up huge numbers already When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingWitcher board game The Witcher: The Path of Destiny was announced last monthand just made its debut on the crowdfunding siteGamefound. But within minutes of its campaign, the new game from creators Go On Board smashed its funding goal and has now crossed $1 million in funding within hours of its launch.
Oct. 19, 2023
Where to find Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Tech Crates
How to locate Tech Crates and Rare Tech Crates in Spider-Man 2 for extra Tech Parts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spider-Man 2 Tech Crates have been stashed all over New York City, from street-level alleyways to sky-scraping rooftops, and each of these abandoned chests you rip open will provide some additional Tech Parts or Rare Tech Parts to add to your collection.
Oct. 19, 2023
Who is [spoiler] in Marvel's Spider-Man 2's post credit scene?
A new character is introduced at the end of Spider-Man 2, and here’s all you need to know about them When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Who is Cindy Moon in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, or as many might know her, Silk? It goes without saying that there’s going to beMASSIVE SPOILERSin this guide to follow, with major implications for the future of the franchise popping up as part of theSpider-Man 2 ending.
Oct. 19, 2023
How to equip Vampiric Powers in Diablo 4
You’ll get some fancy new Vampiric Powers early on in Diablo 4 Season 2, but equipping them is a weird process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. To equip Diablo 4 Vampiric Powers to your character, you need to make sure you’ve got some powers unlocked with Potent Blood and have the right Pacts to activate them. It’s a pretty confusing process that involves a new currency, requires you to get the right RNG-based Pacts from armor drops, and is buried in an inventory menu that’s not easy to spot.
Oct. 18, 2023
6 months later, open-world survival RPG Ark finally gives players a peak at the 'free' remaster that now costs around $40: one screenshot
Ark: Survival Ascended is due to release this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Six months after confirming that the once-thought-free upgrade to Ark: Survival Evolved would eventually cost $39.99 with a launch discount and $44.99 without, Studio Wildcard has finally given players a peep at what’s to come – through a simple screenshot that’s already being gently teased by the community.
Oct. 18, 2023
A surprise 2017 true crime movie is closing in on Netflix's top spot
Six years after its release, My Friend Dahmer climbs the Netflix rankings When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like the infatuation with true crime will never die as serial killer biopic My Friend Dahmer climbs the Netflix UK rankings, currently sitting at number two, looking to pushSpider-Man: No Way Homefrom the top spot. This comes a whole year after Ryan Murphy’s Dahmer - Monster: A Jeffrey Dahmer Story series, starring Evan Peters, hit Netflix and shocked viewers with detailed accounts of the cannibalistic killer’s murderous rampage through the 1980s.
Oct. 18, 2023
After 3 years, the world record speedrun for arguably the hardest boss in gaming history has finally been shattered
Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out is one of the most legendary challenges on the NES When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the biggest names in speedrunning has just beaten a three-year-old record for defeating the titular final boss in Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out, one of the most legendary challenges in gaming history. If you’re at all familiar with speedrunning, you’ve probably heard the name Summoning Salt before - after all, hisYouTubevideos offer some of the most definitive explanations of speedrunning history you can find on the internet.
Oct. 18, 2023
After Season 2, Diablo 4 finally has good mounts: "The horse is really good now, can't believe I am saying this"
In addition to the mounts, the update also adds tweaks to dungeons, items, and other aspects of the game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Despite a solid launch,Diablo 4has had a bit of a rough period of growth in the months after, and recent seasonal events and gameplay tweaks also didn’t go over well with the community. But now, the developers at Blizzard are taking steps to address long-time issues with the game following the launch of the newest seasonal event, the Season of Blood.
Oct. 18, 2023
Assassin's Creed creator and MMO veteran sound off about AI in game dev: "The money is still going to drive absolutely everybody to do it"
AI is here, and game developers are already looking to the future When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the growing impact of controversial AI-generated content, many game companies are debating and exploring the potential uses it could have for the video games of the future. In a recent issue ofEdge Magazine, former lead producer on Assassin’s Creed and current head of Haven Studios, Jade Raymond, joined Everquest 2 co-director Raph Koster for a chat about the uses of AI content in AAA game development.
Oct. 18, 2023
Cable teams up with his younger self as Fabian Nicieza returns to the character
Fabian Nicieza helped define Cable as a character, and now he’s returning to write the hero once again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of Cable’s defining creators returns to the character he helped popularize this January as writer Fabian Nicieza brings Nathan Summers into the battle to save Krakoa with a newly relaunched solo title. Nicieza was one of the writers who first defined Cable’s personality and mission as the longtime writer of X-Force, which originally centered on Cable leading a paramilitary mutant strike force against threats the core X-Men wouldn’t or couldn’t handle.
Oct. 18, 2023
Call of Duty faces another OP skin as players slam "Evil Groot" getup for being "literally impossible to see"
Warzone has another Roze situation on its hands When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Call Of Duty community has been campaigning to remove one hard-to-see skin from both Warzone andModern Warfare 2. Season 6 is appropriately spooky for the Halloween season, with paid bundles adding cosmetics fromDoom, Diablo, and Evil Dead. But Season 6’s battle pass courted the most controversy, largely thanks to an operator skin called Gaia which players have instead nicknamed “Evil Groot” owing to the skin’s branchy appearance.
Oct. 18, 2023
Diablo 4 launches to mixed Steam reviews despite top-seller status: “During my childhood Blizzard couldn’t get it wrong - As an adult, they can’t get it right”
Diablo 4 has gone the way of Overwatch 2 on Steam When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4has launched on Steam to a mixed response, garnering a mixed slate of reviews despite surging up the best sellers chart. A rocky launch is likely the cause for some of those early concerns - hours beforeDiablo 4 Season 2was released, Blizzardissued a delay due to some “complications"the team needed to resolve.
Oct. 18, 2023
Diablo 4 loot grind is busted open after lucky player snags Uber Unique barely an hour after drop rates were buffed
Ultra rare, but for how long? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s improved drop rates appear to have already come good, with one player finding one of the game’s rarest items within hours of the new season start. Diablo 4 Season 2kicked off last night (after a brief timing wobble). One headline change introduced to the game with the start of the new season wasan improved way to farm its Uber Uniques- the rarest items in the game that most players will never see.
Oct. 18, 2023
Doctor Who's first-ever story will be missing from BBC iPlayer's back catalog
Four episodes will be absent When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. BBC iPlayer may be getting ready to drophundreds of old episodes of Doctor Who, but it’s not set to be a complete back catalog. Four early episodes, which constitute the show’s first-ever story arc and the introduction of William Hartnell’s first Doctor, will be missing from the platform.
Oct. 18, 2023
Fede Alvarez's Alien movie gets the highest praise possible from Ridley Scott: "It's f***ing great"
“Everyone gave me the heads up that Ridley is really tough” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fede Alvarez’s upcoming Alien movie has received the highest praise possible: Ridley Scott thinks it’s “fucking great”. “He wanted to watch it on his own. Because it was Alien. It was very important to him. He didn’t want to have anybody in the room.
Oct. 18, 2023
Hellboy Web of Wyrd review: "A solid effort in need of further iteration"
Hellboy Web of Wyrd does a fantastic job of drawing you into the dark, sullen, and highly strange world born by Mike Mignola, but the roguelike structure that underpins this brawler’s progression and structure doesn’t offer enough challenge or variation to become truly compulsive. A solid first effort in need of refinement and iteration. Stunning visual style Great Lance Reddick performance Solid combat Not enough variation Repetitive action Sticky dodge mechanic
Oct. 18, 2023
Iceman just survived the same weapon that nearly killed him at the Hellfire Gala in the weirdest way possible
Bobby Drake just beat the same weapon that melted him at the Hellfire Gala in a completely bizarre way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astonishing Iceman has been one of the biggest bright spots in the recent X-Men line thanks to its engaging pacing, sleek art, and interesting concept for Bobby Drake’s resurrection after the Hellfire Gala. And in Astonishing Iceman #3, things take a turn for the wacky and weird as Bobby figures out a way to beat the same Orchis tactic that destroyed his body at the Hellfire Gala.
Oct. 18, 2023
King Kong fans compare the much-maligned new game to 2005's Peter Jackson adaptation, and it's not even close
Fans are remembering “a pretty damn good survival FPS” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday saw the unveiling of Skull Island: Rise of Kong, the first new King Kong game in 18 years.Between viral clips of stilted gameplay and comical visuals, viewers swiftly labeled it a “scam,“and it’s clear that this is far from what monkey fans have been waiting nearly two decades for.
Oct. 18, 2023
Lenovo Legion Go stock: where to buy the new Steam Deck rival
Another gaming handheld enters the fold When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLenovoLegion Go is now available to buy, and we’ve not got long to go until the handheld PC’s Halloween release date. If you’re planning to secure your own portable powerhouse ahead of its arrival, we’ve scoped out a bunch of retailers who can provide you with the Steam Deck’s latest rival.
Oct. 18, 2023
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action show shares impressive first look at the Fire Nation
Uncle Iroh, Zuko, Ozai, and more are present and accounted for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has shared the first look at the Fire Nation in its upcoming Avatar: The Last Airbender live-action series – and it should extinguish any lingering doubts about how the show will look. Uncle Iroh (Paul Sun-Hyung), Azula (Elizabeth Yu), Zuko (Dallas Liu), Zhao (Ken Leung), and Fire Lord Ozai (Daniel Dae-Kim) can be seen in the gallery below.
Oct. 18, 2023
Netflix's Daredevil showrunner responds to the MCU reboot's firings
Steven DeKnight finds a silver lining in Born Again’s major shake-up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steven DeKnight, showrunner for the first season of Netflix’s Daredevil series, has responded to the major personnel changes on the upcoming Born Again quasi-reboot onDisneyPlus. “I am not happy the show is scrapped and have consistently stated the opposite,” DeKnightwrote on Twitterin response toBorn Again’s writers and directors being firedfrom the project.
Oct. 18, 2023
New horror from writer of viral Host drops on Netflix
A brand new horror short will hit Netflix just in time for Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the writer and executive producer of viral hit Host comes a brand new short dropping on Netflix just in time for Halloween. Written by Jed Shepherd, Flashback follows a yoga teacher, played by Jemma Moore, whose life flashes before her eyes during a deadly home invasion.
Oct. 18, 2023
One of the biggest manga publishers turned a fantasy anime into a farming sim RPG and it's reviewing shockingly well
Banished From the Hero’s Party gets yet another adaptation straight from FromSoftare owner Kadokawa When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I first saw Slow Living with Princesson Steam, I thought the title sounded rather roughly translated. It also sounded an awful lot like one of the trope-y, light novel-derived fantasy shows that have dominated the anime industry’s output for years now.
Oct. 18, 2023
One of Superman's longest-serving allies is running for mayor
It’s time for Perry White to do his bit for the people of Metropolis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yesterday saw the publication of Superman #7 which, in legacy numbering, is actually the landmark #850. The oversized issue packs a lot in, from the developing mystery around new villainthe Chained, to Lex Luthor seemingly being sincere in his desire to help Superman, and then a climactic appearance from Braniac, whowe already know is about to become a major problemfor Kal-El.
Oct. 18, 2023
One early Baldur's Gate 3 romance choice put me on a chaotic and irredeemably evil path
Opinion | Even the Dark Urge can atone for their sins, but I’ll never get over Emerald Grove When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are so many ways to be bad inBaldur’s Gate 3. Whether you’re going for a full-blown murder hobo moment as a lone “hero” or an evilBG3 Dark Urgeorigin run, wickedness is on the menu and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
Oct. 18, 2023
Our favorite Steam Next Fest strategy game and its Lego-style base building just beat its Kickstarter goal with over three weeks still to go
It didn’t take long for Cataclismo to raise its funding When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Our favorite strategy game fromSteam Next Festhas just smashed its Kickstarter goal - a little over a week after it launched. Cataclismo is a real-time strategy game that has players building castles stone-by-stone and defending them against swarms of enemies. In the game, players have to use their Lego-building skills to construct castles piece by piece.
Oct. 18, 2023
Phil Spencer says he's "all in" when it comes to revisiting the entire "trove" of Xbox IP, and "it doesn't have to just be about Activision and Blizzard"
The Xbox boss wants to see more of the company’s history being revisited When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas said he’d be “all in” when it comes to revisiting the company’s “trove” of IP. Speaking during theOfficial Xbox Podcast, Spencer discussed the recently closedMicrosoft Activision dealand reflected on the company’s other IPs. “When I think aboutActivision BlizzardKing, you add in Bethesda, you add in Xbox’s history, Rare - like the amount of franchises that we now have in our portfolio is kind of inspiring, it’s daunting.
Oct. 18, 2023
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse review - "The setting is glorious, but struggles to make the transition"
Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse is vibrant and colourful, but patchy. It can also feel rushed, with so much more that clearly needs to be covered. While Turn of Wheel’s Fortune is a fun romp stuffed with colorful ideas, I don’t feel like the setting book does much justice to the (still phenomenal) realm of Sigil, as Wizards of the Coast still seems yet to realise that vagueness is not a strength, but a weakness.
Oct. 18, 2023
Rebel Moon's confirmed runtime suggests its Snyder Cut will be close to three hours
The film is out this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon’s runtime has now been revealed, and it meansZack Snyder’s director’s cut will be a nearly three-hour-long extravaganza. Netflix’sTudumhas confirmed that Rebel Moon Part 1 will be two hours and 13 minutes in a new update on their website. Looking back at Snyder’s earlier comments to the publication, this spells a chunky Snyder Cut on the horizon.
Oct. 18, 2023
Scavengers Reign is basically an alien nature documentary with humans screwing it all up
Exclusive: The folks behind the sci-fi animated series on inspirations, the unknown, and the benefit of not knowing what you’re doing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When pressed to describe it, the first thing that comes out of the mouth of some of the folks behind the upcoming sci-fi animated series Scavengers Reign is that it is, effectively, an alien nature documentary.
Oct. 18, 2023
Super Mario Bros Wonder's Dark Souls-style multiplayer was ironically inspired by a push to make the game easier after some devs struggled
The new “live player shadows” aims to offer a helping hand, instead of more troubles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo’s soon-to-be-released Super Mario Bros. Wonder is looking to be a wild step forward for the traditional style of 2D Mario games. Along with its bold, new visual style, it also features some intriguing changes to the conventional style of 2D Mario platforming action.
Oct. 18, 2023
Super Mario Bros. Wonder review: "Like your first magical visit to Disneyland"
Move over Elephant Mario, the true star of Super Mario Bros. Wonder are the Wonder Flowers themselves, which continuously add the unexpected to an altogether brilliant 2D platformer. Okay, Elephant Mario’s pretty amazing too. Stunning game full of excellent little details Truly captures the wonder New power-ups are iconic Badges lock classic Mario abilities Character switching is cosmetic only Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 18, 2023
Sylvester Stallone gets personal in new trailer for Netflix documentary
The film is out this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Sly, Netflix’s upcoming documentary about Hollywood icon Sylvester Stallone, has arrived. “What is healthier, to live under the illusion and still have a glimmer of hope that you could have been great, or blow it and realize you’re a failure?” Stallone asks over a montage of career-spanning clips.
Oct. 18, 2023
The 10 best Martin Scorsese movies, ranked
From Raging Bull to Killers of the Flower Moon, here are the best Martin Scorsese movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the release ofKillers of the Flower Moon, the catalogue of best Martin Scorsese movies just got a little larger. The legendary director is closing in on six decades of captivating and challenging his audiences throughout a variety of genres.
Oct. 18, 2023
When is Killers of the Flower Moon coming to streaming?
This is when you can watch the movie at home When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Set in Oklahoma in the ’20s, De Niro plays a powerful rancher, while DiCaprio is his nephew, Ernest. Gladstone plays Ernest’s Osage wife, whose family is the victim of a string of brutal murders. When will Killers of the Flower Moon be on Apple TV Plus?
Oct. 18, 2023
The funniest NPC glitch since Cyberpunk 2077 sees Starfield companions shove their booty in your face when you're trying to see the stars
Booty rockin' across the galaxy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Extremely silly glitches are a dime a dozen in open-world RPGs, but this one fromStarfieldmight just take the, uh… cake. And, well, JustSplendid85’s choice to have Sarah outfitted in a marginally revealing swimsuit when this clip was captured really just adds to the effect. I haven’t checked the rollout ofStarfield modsin a bit, is this kind of thing supported now?
Oct. 18, 2023
The Plucky Squire devs explain how challenging the wild 2D to 3D gameplay was to pull off: "Can we do this? Is this even possible?"
Jumping from one realm to another with ease When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Plucky Squire takes a particularly innovative approach to blending classic 2D gameplay with modern 3D action and a slick presentation. Focusing on a trio of heroes from a storybook, the protagonists literally jump from the pages of their 2D realm and into the broader 3D world to find new adventures, allowing them to bounce between 2D and 3D gameplay at will.
Oct. 18, 2023
This new survival roguelike has everything I want: wizards, guns, co-op, killer art, and one of the best titles of the year
I cast shotgun in Wizard With a Gun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wizard With a Gun gets automatic bonus points for having an amazing title, but the game is pretty darn cool too. It’s a new survival roguelike from developer Galvanic Games, published by Devolver, and as a co-op action game with magic, guns, and beautifully drawn landscapes, it’s perked my ears right up.
Oct. 18, 2023
UFO comic Blue Book: 1947 investigates the origins of the flying saucer
The true life mystery comic looks at the Kenneth Arnold case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. UFOs - sorry,UAP- are so hot right now. Ever since the reveal of the infamous “Tic Tac” video a few years back the conversation around Unidentified Flying Objects has been heated, to say the least. Some time ago, horror comic masterJames Tynion IVand artist Michael Avon Oeming began retelling famous true cases of UFO encounters, first on Tynion IV’s Substack and then in the pages of their Dark Horse comic,Blue Book.
Oct. 18, 2023
The first Hogwarts Legacy Nintendo Switch screenshots are here - and so are the PS1 Hagrid comparisons
Some fans don’t seem to mind the drop in quality When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’ve finally got some new screenshots of Hogwarts Legacy running on Nintendo Switch, and let’s just say it looks about as good as you were probably expecting. We’ve seen this a lot over the years, and the wizarding world is no exception. As you can see from the tweet below, the quality of Hogwarts Legacy’s visuals has dipped quite a lot on Nintendo Switch - which is understandable considering it doesn’t have the same power behind it as other current-gen consoles.
Oct. 17, 2023
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom graverobber creates skeleton plane that's sure to bring nightmares to the people of Hyrule
This flying device is cool and creepy in equal measure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ALegend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdomfan has crafted a skeleton plane for whizzing around the skies of Hyrule, and it’s sure to cause sleepless nights for the citizens below. While Tears of the Kingdom offers an intriguing story to unpick and a sprawling world filled with puzzles, it’s arguably at its best when you’re just gluing random objects together to see what weird and wonderful inventions you can come up with and witnessing the makeshift devices concocted by others.
Oct. 17, 2023
20 years later, it’s time to admit 2003's The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a great horror movie remake
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whether it’sHalloween,Saw, orA Nightmare on Elm Street, horror fans remain very protective of their favorite franchises. And rightly so, but this means any new additions have a lot to prove and therefore usually fall flat way before their release due to high expectations from audiences. In this case, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (TTCM) franchise is no different.
Oct. 17, 2023
A24 releases terrifying trailer for Under The Skin director's new film The Zone Of Interest
The film is out this December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A24has released the first trailer for Jonathan Glazer’s utterly unnervingThe Zone of Interest. The historical drama follows Rudolf Hoss, the commandant of the Auschwitz concentration camp, and his wife Hedwig as they “strive to build a dream life next to the camp” – while ignoring the unspeakable horrors happening just next door.
Oct. 17, 2023
Autonomous SmartDesk Pro review: "Can a desk just be a desk in 2023?"
Autonomous may not have reinvented the wheel with the SmartDesk Pro, but it has turned out a more than respectable addition to my home office. Admittedly, it’s not the most exciting desk on the market, and despite a pretty hefty £700/$599 price tag, it’s let down by missing features and the need for paid accessories. That said, its assembly process is easy and its build quality is solid. Do you really need more than that?
Oct. 17, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 cut content solves a canon debate with some wild fangirling from Karlach that stops just short of NSFW territory
The Tiefling’s actress, Samantha Béart, confirmed it herself When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In case there was ever any doubt, some newly uncoveredBaldur’s Gate 3cut content confirms that Karlach definitely has a thing for the Tiefling blacksmith Dammon – and the beloved companion’s actor, Samantha Béart, has even confirmed it herself. In atweet, Béart highlighted a recent video fromYouTubeuser Sparrows, who shared a clip of hidden dialogue tied to circumstances that aren’t normally achievable in-game.
Oct. 17, 2023
Corsair Virtuoso Pro review: 'an incredibly natural experience I'm yet to see replicated in another gaming headset'
The Corsair Virtuoso Pro brings open-back headsets back into the fray. That lack of sound isolation certainly offers up a fantastic environment, with incredibly natural audio that feels far more immersive than the artificial confines of a closed-back set - but it does pose some problems for everyday players. Similarly, the wad of cables needed for different uses means this is best placed in streamers' hands. Unique yet subtle design
Oct. 17, 2023
Cover reveal: Honkai: Star Rail shines on PLAY’s cosmic cover
Plus: Dragon’s Dogma 2, Resident Evil 4 PSVR2, Persona 3 Reload, Baldur’s Gate 3, and much more! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PLAY #33 is out now! Honkai: Star Rail shines on the cover as we talk to HoYoverse all about their cosmic-sized release on PS5. Plus: we go hands-on with both Dragon’s Dogma 2 and Resident Evil 4’s PSVR update, and deliver huge verdicts on Baldur’s Gate 3, Mortal Kombat 1, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and loads more!
Oct. 17, 2023
Datamined Assassin's Creed: Mirage scene makes fans speculate wildly about Desmond, the far future, and "simulations within simulations"
A major shift could be incoming When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dataminers have found an unused cutscene inAssassin’s Creed: Miragethat teases massive changes for the long-running series. Beware: possible spoilers for the series’ future ahead. Dataminers have already dug into Assassin’s Creed: Mirage’s innards and found what’s believed to be a cut post-credits scene with a filename referencing Assassin’s Creed Neo, which is likely a codename for anupcoming game in the series.
Oct. 17, 2023
DC Power returns to celebrate Black History Month in 2024
DC is planning a new DC Power one-shot which includes a new Far Sector story by NK Jemisin and Jamal Campbell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Other creators contributing to the anthology include writers John Ridley, Brandon Thomas, Lamar Giles, Shawn Martinbrough, Cheryl Lynn Eaton, and Alitha Martinez, as well as artists Edwin Gaimon, Khary Randolph, Denys Cowan, Tony Akins, Asiah Fulmore, and others yet to be named.
Oct. 17, 2023
Deadpool 3 director says the movie's release date is "in true risk"
Despite a recent report, Deadpool 3 might not make its release date after all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Though theWGA writers' strikehas come to an end, theSAG-AFTRA actors' strikeis ongoing – meaning production on the Marvel threequel is still at a standstill. “I wish I knew. I don’t even know if we officially have [a release date]. I know we were gonna be May 3,” director Shawn Levy toldTheWrap.
Oct. 17, 2023
Diablo 4 Season 2 is suddenly live after Blizzard said it would be delayed
Season 2 started a little later than expected, but it’s here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update (again) - October 17:Surprise! Diablo 4 Season 2 is finally live as of 3:15 ET. Blizzard announced a last-minute delay for the season due to some technical issues, and assured players that it would have updates to share soon. Instead, it’s just released the season.
Oct. 17, 2023
Don't like puzzles? Marvel's Spider-Man 2 lets you totally skip them
The accessibility option has returned for the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2players are relieved to find out that you can skip puzzles whenever you want to in the upcoming sequel. This news comes from The Washington Post’s Gene Park who revealed via Twitter that a “skip puzzle feature is immediately available in Spider-Man 2” and that “you don’t have to wait for a patch” to access this option.
Oct. 17, 2023
Fast travel in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is incredible, but some players would still rather swing around the city
Insomniac has revolutionized fast travel in its Spider-Man game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fast travel inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2is incredible, but some fans would still rather swing around New York City as Peter Parker or Miles Morales. We’re days away from playingInsomniac’s Spidey sequel, and seeing a glimpse of its fast travel has got fans even more excited to explore the city.
Oct. 17, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is going full Chrono Trigger with classic JRPG team-up attacks for every character combo you can think of
Barret and Yuffie? Red and Aerith? Sephiroth and Cait Sith? Yes, yes, and yes. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirthis borrowing from JRPG classic Chrono Trigger to ensure every character pairing has a synergy attack. When Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s newest trailer debuted last month, we saw glimpses of some new synergy attacks - flashy moves that have two party members work together.
Oct. 17, 2023
First new King Kong game in 18 years blasted as "complete scam" goes viral with unfavorable comparisons to 2023's worst-reviewed game: Gollum
“Are we really being blessed with a second Gollum game in the same year?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rise Of Kong casts us as our loveable kaiju-gorilla, as he seeks revenge for his parent’s death and uses his King Kung Fu on other jungle giants. That seems like good low-stakes fun, but the viral clips below paint a much jankier picture, with some King Konnoisseur’s calling the game a “complete scam.
Oct. 17, 2023
Foe author and director talk twists, AI, and how they originally wanted the movie to be nothing like the novel
Exclusive: Iain Reid and Garth Davis also chat to us about working with Saoirse Ronan and Paul Mescal, Under the Skin’s influence, and straddling different genres When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “I really wanted to not feel any strict loyalty or be beholden to the book,” author Iain Reid says of the upcoming adaptation of his angsty sci-fi dramaFoe.
Oct. 17, 2023
I beat the hardest challenge in my favorite Steam Next Fest roguelike without firing a single shot, all by repeatedly sacrificing a tiny samurai
Apocalypse Party puts its best weapons behind some very tricky achievements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The absolute highlight of mySteam Next Festexperience wasApocalypse Party, an initially bizarre roguelike set in a medieval twist on a zombie takeover. I’ve completed multiple runs across hours of gameplay - far beyond what I might have expected from a demo I’d never heard of before.
Oct. 17, 2023
Invincible creator thinks Omni-Man could easily destroy The Boys' Homelander
Omni-Man vs. Homelander has a clear winner, apparently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You’d be forgiven for thinkingThe Boys' big bad Supe Homelander is an unbeatable opponent, considering not even Soldier Boy could take him down (though spin-off Gen Vmay have introduced a character who can). But, according to Robert Kirkman, who penned the Invincible comics, there is someone out there who could destroy Homelander – and it’s none other than Omni-Man.
Oct. 17, 2023
Killadelphia brings together Spawn, Savage Dragon, Blacula, Dracula, and John Adams for the most gonzo comic crossover ever
Killadelphia is already wild, but the horror story is about to bring together what might be the weirdest comic crossover of all time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Image Comics' creator-owned Killadelphia is about to embark on one of the most unlikely crossovers in comic book history (andthere have been some doozies). Starting in November’s Killadelphia #31, by series creators writer Rodney Barnes and artist Jason Shawn Alexander, the forces of Heaven and Hell will go to war in the streets of Philadelphia, with some well-known characters enlisted on both sides, including Image Comics icons Spawn and Savage Dragon, cult-classic movie monster Blacula, and, just for good measure, the classic literary icon Count Dracula too.
Oct. 17, 2023
Loki season 2 proves that Marvel should keep embracing its anti-hero’s villainous side
Opinion | Loki’s season 2 arc shows why it’s good to be bad When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Good villains in the MCU tend to suffer from a lack of longevity. Thanks to the nature of the superhero genre, either defeat or redemption often beckons after (if you’re lucky) a few movies. For Tom Hiddleston’s Loki, it was the latter that eventually got him.
Oct. 17, 2023
Martin Scorsese says the "love story" is why he wanted to make Killers Of The Flower Moon
The legendary director opens up about his new film When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Martin Scorsese is always full of surprises. Throwing audiences continual curveballs, he followed up the haunting psychological thrillerShutter Islandwith the magical family adventure Hugo. After that he made the very adult and very wildThe Wolf Of Wall Street, then turning his attention next to religious drama Silence, before making the gangster epicThe Irishman.
Oct. 17, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans are divided over the prospect of playing as MJ again
“This was a worst-case scenario for me” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Mary-Jane Watson could be playable inMarvel’s Spider-Man 2, and fans are divided over whether that’s a good thing or not. At various points inMarvel’s Spider-Man, players took a break from web-swinging around New York to indulge in a bit of detective work as MJ. Not having superpowers meant she couldn’t dive head-first into danger and instead had to sneak through areas unnoticed, using the environment to create distractions.
Oct. 17, 2023
Netflix is opening physical stores – and Blockbuster has the perfect reaction
Redbox even chimed in When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is planning to open brick-and-mortar locations – and both Blockbuster and Redbox have (hilariously) responded. “Oh boy,” Blockbustertweeted. “Should we tell @Netflix how this ends?” Redbox, known for their DVD rental vending machine usually located in American retailers like Wal-Mart,replied, “I think I’ve seen this film before.” All jokes aside, it doesn’t look like the upcoming physical locations will be selling DVDs (though more information is still to come).
Oct. 17, 2023
Netflix reportedly eyes GTA as it aims to move beyond the mobile market to "higher-end games"
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix wants to move beyond the mobile market to “higher-end games”, and it seems it has its sights set on GTA. Now, Netflix is reportedly gearing up to take its game offerings to the next level. According to a report byThe Wall Street Journal, the company is currently “taking steps to expand into higher-end games that can be streamed from TVs or PCs.
Oct. 17, 2023
Netflix's Arcane is now officially part of League of Legends canon
Riot Games confirmed the news as part of a big League of Legends special announcement recently When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Well, it’s official; Netflix series Arcaneisa part of the League of Legends, despite being previously set in its own continuity. Or, at least it will be… As part of a special announcement on Twitter recently, Riot Games confirmed that going forward, “all new storytelling” set with the League of Legends universe will exist alongside one another.
Oct. 17, 2023
No Activision or Blizzard games will come to Xbox Game Pass this year, Phil Spencer says
Spencer says a Game Pass drop couldn’t be arranged due to the prolonged regulatory process When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activision Blizzardgames won’t be coming to Xbox Game Pass until next year due to delays caused bythe acquisition’s lengthy, freshly concluded regulatory process. Phil Spencer, Xbox boss and CEO ofMicrosoft’s gaming arm, confirmed as much in the latestepisodeof the official Xbox podcast.
Oct. 17, 2023
On the Radar: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 – A deep dive into the much-anticipated superhero sequel
On The Radar | Where we bring you closer than ever before to the biggest new releases – and this time we’re celebrating Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Welcome to On The Radar: the home for in-depth conversations around the world’s biggest games on GamesRadar+. As we build up to the arrival ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2this Friday, October 20, we’re here to bring you a celebration of your friendly neighborhood hero across video games, comics, and film.
Oct. 17, 2023
RIP Tony Stark: Iron Man officially dies today according to the MCU timeline
We knew this day would come When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After the Avengers traversed time and space to locate all of the Infinity Stones, they ended up in a final face-off against an earlier version of Thanos. After a fight for the gauntlet, Stark attached the stones to his armor, before snapping his fingers, disintegrating Thanos and his army, and effectively saving the universe.
Oct. 17, 2023
Skybound reveals more details of G.I. Joe spin-offs Duke and Cobra Commander
Character line-ups and covers have also been unveiled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Skybound has revealed the first details of its next twoEnergon Universebooks, followingVoid RivalsandTransformers. First out of the gate is Duke, launching in December. The five-issue limited series is written byJoshua Williamson, drawn by Tom Reilly and colored by Jordie Bellaire. The series tells a brand new story: the beginnings of the opposing G.
Oct. 17, 2023
Stranger Things season 5 is ready to start filming "as soon as possible", says producer Shawn Levy
“We are raring to go” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stranger Things season 5is ready to start filming – as soon as the actors' strike is over. “I can say that we are hoping to start filming as soon as possible. We really need the actors' strike resolved first. The Duffers have been hard at work since the writer strike ended,” Shawn Levy, who’s a producer on the show, toldThe Wrap.
Oct. 17, 2023
Super Mario 64 speedrunner chips an extra second off the "most cringe world record" in history
Someone has upped the ante on cringeworthy speedrunning finishes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheSuper Mario 64speedrunning community has seen a great bit of upheaval in recent weeks after players discovered a viable way to use the infamous “carpetless” exploit to skip one of the game’s most tedious moments. This discovery was eventually used to break the world record to quickly attain all 120 Stars for Super Mario 64, but with just one second saved using a trick that could recover a full minute, that achievement was dubbed the “most cringe world record of all time” by the record breaker.
Oct. 17, 2023
Super Mario Bros Wonder devs were allowed "to prioritize content over schedule" - so they ended up with 2,000 sticky notes of inspiration
The next 2D Mario game is quite the departure for Nintendo as well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ever since its initial announcement, Super Mario Bros. Wonder has captured the attention of long-time fans and newcomers for its rich and highly animated visual style. While it is a return to classic 2D Mario, it also looks to be a more exciting and visually distinctive take on that classic set-up - and according to the devs at Nintendo, making a large departure from the previous games was the intention.
Oct. 17, 2023
Superior Spider-Man confirms Doctor Octopus' place as Peter Parker's greatest enemy
Opinion | There really is only one choice for the ultimate Spidey villain When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So many heroes in the Marvel Universe have a clearly identifiable arch-nemesis. Captain America’s greatest enemy is the Red Skull while Doctor Doom looms largely as the primary antagonist forthe Fantastic Four. But with Spider-Man, despite boasting one of the best rogues' galleries in the entire superhero genre, the identity of his ultimate foe is more nebulous.
Oct. 17, 2023
The roguelike experts behind Slay the Spire made their first new game in six years in just three weeks, and it's an absolutely chaotic disco deckbuilder
I played Dancing Duelists, and I’m still not quite sure what happened When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of roguelike hit Slay the Spire has explained how it created its first new game in six years in just three weeks. Last month, in the wake of game engineUnity’s disastrous fee changes,Slay the Spire developer MegaCrit announced that it would be moving engines for its new game, despite having spent “an immense amount of time and effort” working in Unity.
Oct. 17, 2023
The Starfield map is the one thing stopping me from living my spaceflight fantasy
Opinion | The one thing that’s designed to help me discover Starfield, is the very thing that’s turning me away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I love poring over maps. Whether it be a map plucked from the past in a history textbook, or one found among the pages of a fantasy novel, they offer windows into worlds from the comfort of your own home.
Oct. 17, 2023
The Witcher 4 dev on avoiding another Cyberpunk 2077 console disaster: "We need to make sure they're functioning from the get-go"
CDPR says it’s learned its lesson When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an interview withInven Global, CD Projeckt Red engineering director Colin Walder spoke about the poor launch of Cyberpunk 2077, how that impacted the staff, and how they’ve overhauled their development process going forward. In this development chat, Walder spoke about the changes to workflow forCDPR, and that “it’s about ensuring we’re on top of certain things from the start.
Oct. 17, 2023
These new Tyranid models prove that I was right to avoid the old ones
The Tyranid Hive Mind has churned out a second wave of excellent reinforcements When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Now, a few months after the launch of Warhammer 40K 10th Edition, even more ‘Nid reinforcements have arrived. This time, the new Tyranid models focus on sharpening the talons and refining the chitinous armor on some of the faction’s most classic creatures.
Oct. 17, 2023
This cozy house-building sim will finally let me build my tiny dream home from over 100 different blocks
I want to live in Summerhouse When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cozy house-building sim Summerhouse will let you design the tiny house of your dreams brick by brick, or should I say grid by grid. Summerhouse is an upcoming city-builder that’s on a much smaller scale. The chill simulation game lets you design the outside of several tiny homes and other buildings.
Oct. 17, 2023
Why is there an alpaca in Gen V episode 5? The Boys fans have questions
Who is Sloane? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V episode 5 introduced a new character – and she’s not what we’ve come to expect from the God U student body. For one thing, she’s got four legs and is covered in fur… “How come no one mentioned the llama(alpaca?) Is she just a super powered llama? A girl that can turn into a llama?
Oct. 17, 2023
"Respectfully looking, respectfully looking": Baldur's Gate 3 Shadowheart actor loses it as her real-life partner sleeps with her RPG nemesis
Lae’zel is a lot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The voice actor behind Baldur’s Gate 3’s Shadowheart is currently playing through the D&D RPG with her real-life partner. It’s mostly been a wholesome affair, apart from when the shadow of Shadowheart’s in-game nemesis Lae’zel looms – in those moments, it’s dang hilarious. To catch you up, an earlier highlight of one stream saw Shadowheart actor Jennifer English recoil in horror after her partner and Baldur’s Gate 3 performance directorAliona Baranova floated the idea that she, just maybe, prefers Lae’zelto god’s problematic fave.
Oct. 16, 2023
"We don't think Steam should be pay to win": Valve explains how "games we would've never predicted" pop off so hard
Valve offers a rare look under the hood of Steam to break down why you see those recommended games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a new talk discussing how Steam puts games in front of players, Erik Peterson ofValve’s business team argues that storefront visibility shouldn’t “be pay to win,” and offers a look under the hood at how games get promoted on the biggest store in PC gaming.
Oct. 16, 2023
32 actors who turned down iconic roles
Will Smith as Neo? Leonardo DiCaprio as Spider-Man? Such casting possibilities almost happened once upon a time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. So much can change with a simple yes or no. The most famous actors in Hollywood have enjoyed long careers simply because they played the right part at the right time. But just as often, actors have turned down huge roles that went on to be iconic – because they are played by somebody else entirely.
Oct. 16, 2023
A hidden Lord of the Rings detail has debunked one of Middle-earth's strangest fan theories
Finally, we know the truth When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most hilarious Lord of the Rings theories may have finally been debunked, thanks to a new hidden detail. In Peter Jackson’s beloved adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books, some eagle-eyed fans noticed that Frodo Baggins never uses Legolas’ name. In fact, the pair barely actually talk to one another in the whole saga apart from one exchange about a bow.
Oct. 16, 2023
Acclaimed roguelike studio behind Slay the Spire releases new deckbuilder after publicly abandoning Unity over fee debacle
Dancing Duelists is built on a new engine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid Unity’s pricing policy disaster, the studio behind Slay the Spire held steady andannounced a move to a new game development enginein protest. Developer Mega Crit has now shadow-dropped a new game - built on another engine in only three weeks - due to “recent events.
Oct. 16, 2023
Almost 2 years after launch, Battlefield 2042 completes its redemption as player count returns to launch-high levels
Significant improvements, a new season, and a free weekend on Steam see player numbers soar past 100,000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As well as the various updates and changes introduced previously, includingthe return of the beloved Class system, the FPS has been available for free on Steam over last few days, which has no doubt greatly contributed to its current popularity.
Oct. 16, 2023
Analogue Pocket creators just announced the N64 console of my dreams
Revisit your Nintendo 64 memories in 4K When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a press release, the console makers say the Analogue 3D will feature “4K resolution with Original Display Modes,” and it’ll even seemingly replicate the look of specific old CRT TV models. That may sound a little niche, but if you spent a ton of time glued to one idiot box in particular, you could turn yourgaming TVor monitor into a tribute of sorts.
Oct. 16, 2023
Anime community names Spider-Man 2's MJ the "first fictional character to fail" an iconic move
Insomniac fumbles the Akira bike slide When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest trailer forMarvel’s Spider-Man 2shows MJ failing an iconic anime bike stunt, and the fandom isn’t sure how to handle the fumble. The ‘Akira slide’ refers to a scene from the 1998 anime where one character tilts and stops his motorbike in ultra-cool fashion. In a film stuffed with unforgettable images, the Akira slide has endured and been recreated in countless other films/games/shows/manga.
Oct. 16, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 pyromaniac saved every explosive they found to blow up the final boss in a PC-melting explosion
Hundreds of barrels and bombs going boom at once can instantly fry the last boss (and possibly your hardware) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is a challenging game, but as one player recently discovered, you can breeze through even the toughest of battles with enough explosives. Over on theBaldur’s Gate 3 subreddit, user MissQueeney described how they managed a quick and very deadly victory against the game’s final boss by saving up every single explosive object they came across in the game.
Oct. 16, 2023
Borderlands movie gets promising update after Eli Roth exit
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Tim Miller has given an update on Eli Roth’s highly anticipated live-action Borderlands movie. “It was an interesting experience to come in and do reshoots on a movie that’s not yours. It’s a freeing experience where you feel like, I’m just here to help wherever I can,” Miller toldCollider. “But my main reason, other than, you know, I have a huge affection for the video game industry, I want to see every video game adaption succeed is, I’ll be honest, I wanted to work with Cate Blanchett, and I wanted to work with Kevin [Hart] and Jamie Lee Curtis.
Oct. 16, 2023
Cities Skylines 2 is a city builder, but you can make "more rural spaces" if you'd prefer
The city builder can also be a village builder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cities Skylines 2will let players build whatever size city they want, even if it’s more of a village. Cities Skylines 2 tipsCities Skylines 2 moneyCities Skylines 2 development nodes In the latest edition ofPC Gamer Magazine, Mariina Hallikainen, CEO of developer Colossal Order, explained that not every creation requires players to think big.
Oct. 16, 2023
Classic Warhammer is back next year, and I can't wait based on the latest reveal
There were some juicy announcements from Warhammer Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This weekend saw the return of Warhammer Day, and it delivered plenty of reveals across the range. But if you ask me, its most exciting announcement wasn’t anything to do with 40K, Age of Sigmar, or Kill Team. Instead, it was getting a better look at The Old World - a game that’s been kept in a proverbial lockbox until now.
Oct. 16, 2023
Danny DeVito is planning a Matilda reunion with Mara Wilson
It was supposed to happen before the strike When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Danny DeVito and Mara Wilson are planning a Matilda reunion – and it was already supposed to happen. “Mara and I were planning to perform Matilda live with the New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra just before the strike hit,” DeVito told The Messenger, referring to theSAG-AFTRA strike.
Oct. 16, 2023
First look at The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2 sees Carol on a quest to find her old pal
Melissa McBride goes out searching for Norman Reedus in the first teaser for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon – The Book of Carol When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Melissa McBride’s Carol takes center stage in the first teaser forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonseason 2. Stands to reason, mind you, given the new chapter’s recently announced subtitle… Carol also featured in theseason 1 finale, too, as she tracked down the current owner of Daryl’s motorcycle and forced him to give her information as to where her buddy was last seen.
Oct. 16, 2023
With Starfield finally out, Pete Hines is leaving Bethesda after 24 years
Bethesda publishing boss Pete Hines has announced his retirement When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pete Hines, Bethesda’s head of publishing, has announced his intention to retire from the company. “After 24 years, I have decided my time at Bethesda Softworks has come to an end,” Hines wrote in a message onsocial media. “I am retiring and will begin an exciting new chapter of my life exploring interests and passions, donating my time where I can, and taking more time to enjoy life.
Oct. 16, 2023
X-Men director quit threequel after studio allegedly tricked Halle Berry with a fake script
Matthew Vaughn details why he left X-Men: The Last Stand When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Director Matthew Vaughn has revealed why he left 2006’sX-Men: The Last Standjust weeks before filming began. Berry did appear in X-Men: The Last Stand, garnering a larger role which eventually saw Storm replacing a now-dead Charles Xavier as head of the X-Mansion’s mutant school.
Oct. 16, 2023
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name will only be available to play with Japanese audio at launch - with English dub expected later
The first of two upcoming Like a Dragon games won’t immediately have English voice ating When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You can see this for yourself in the tweet below but the website basically reveals that Like a Dragon: Gaiden will support both Japanese and English voice acting but that the latter will be “implemented in a post-launch patch” - although the website doesn’t confirm how long we’ll be waiting for that.
Oct. 16, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 actor thinks the web-head's villains are second only to Batman's
Is The Joker on par with Doc Ock? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One ofMarvel’s Spider-Man 2’s actors thinks their series' villains are second only to Batman’s. Yuri Lowenthal, the voice of Peter Parker in both ofInsomniac’s Spider-Man games, has compared the villains in Marvel’s long-running superhero series to DC’s Batman’s - revealing that he believes Spider-Man’s rogue gallery villains are “second to” or maybe even “on par” with Batman’s villains aka The Joker, Riddler, Scarecrow, and Penguin.
Oct. 16, 2023
New Rick and Morty voices revealed after thousands of people auditioned
“It went on for six months,” the Rick and Morty showrunner reveals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The new voice actors for Rick and Morty have been revealed – after thousands of people auditioned. As ofRick and Morty season 7, Rick is now voiced by newcomer Ian Cardoni, while Morty is played by Harry Belden. They replace Justin Roiland, who wasfired from the Adult Swim seriesafter charges relating to felony domestic battery and false imprisonment were revealed in January.
Oct. 16, 2023
One of the best Star Wars droids has a secret cameo in The Creator
Did you spot him? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. New sci-fi movieThe Creatorfeatures a cameo from a Star Wars droid – but the team behind the film isn’t revealing any more details just yet. “We have an Easter egg of K-2SO in the movie as well,” VFX supervisor Jay Cooper toldThe Direct. “But you know, you’re going to have to find that one on your own… It’s in there.
Oct. 16, 2023
One Starfield modder liked the RPG's quality-of-life features so much, they went back and added a big one to Skyrim
Jumping backwards in the Bethesda space-time continuum When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldinspired one modder to go back and add a quality-of-life feature to Bethesda’s immortal RPG Skyrim. The Skyrim mod - simply called Press E To Heal Followers onNexusMods- works in much the same way as it does in Starfield. Once an ally collapses in battle, you just need to run up to your crawling friend and press E to administer a potion (specifically, the weakest potion in your inventory).
Oct. 16, 2023
Original Halo devs reveal how much had to be sacrificed to create the iconic shooter: "We shipped at least one level we shouldn't have"
Many sacrifices had to be made in order for Bungie to ship Halo: Combat Evolved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The original Halo: Combat Evolved is the quintessential Xbox game, but for the game’s core developers atBungie, it took a lot of sacrifices and immense reworks to see the game make its release. “We made a lot of difficult decisions to make that [release] happen,” said Alex Seropian, co-founder of Bungie during the interview.
Oct. 16, 2023
Rian Johnson has a promising update on Knives Out 3
“I’ve got the premise, I’ve got the setting, I’ve got what the movie is in my head” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rian Johnson has provided a promising update on Knives Out 3 – and it seems like he’s got a lot of key details locked down for the threequel. “It’s coming along. I obviously couldn’t work during the strike, and now that it’s over, I’m diving in full force, and so it’s coming along,” Johnson toldThe Wrap, referring to the WGA writers' strike that ended earlier this month.
Oct. 16, 2023
Robin Williams' Genie returns in Disney's 100th anniversary short – without AI
Once Upon a Studio brings a century’s worth of characters together When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But, despite the Genie having new voice lines, the late Williams' voice was not recreated with AI for the short, as producer Bradford Simonsen explained toVariety. The process began with getting in touch with Williams' estate. “We tried to take them on the journey with us to say, ‘We’ve got this very special short that we’re doing.
Oct. 16, 2023
Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour review - "A dazzling look at an artist at the height of her powers"
A dazzling look at a musical artist at the height of her powers. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Tickets for the actual gigs were like gold dust, so Swift and co. decided to do something special for the fans. Filmed over three nights during the tour’s US leg, this concert movie brings the experience to millions via the big screen.
Oct. 16, 2023
The 10 best superhero games that you should play today
From Batman: Arkham to Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, here’s our pick of the best superhero games that you should play today When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The best superhero games will give you no end of action and adventure, oftentimes with some of the most beloved characters from the Marvel and DC universes. Whether you’re looking for expansive single-player games, brawlers to play with your buddies, retro classics pulled from the archives, or even smart strategy games, the best superhero games offer something for everybody.
Oct. 16, 2023
The first 30 minutes of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey were accidentally shown to elementary school kids
The film is technically rated NR, or Not Rated When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Yikes. A fourth grade class at a Florida charter school sat through the first “20-30 minutes” of Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey. Directed by Rhys Frake-Waterfield, the movie sees Winnie and Piglet get revenge on Christopher Robin before going on a murder rampage that involves hunting a group of girls on holiday at a remote cabin in the woods.
Oct. 16, 2023
The game that makes silly people like me feel super intelligent is back after 9 years, and now it's more rewarding than ever
Preview | The Talos Principle 2 is a healthy dose of new and nostalgia for puzzle game fans of all tastes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can’t quite believe it’s been nine years since the latter first wowed with its environmental head-scratchers, themes of transhumanism, and barn-loads of bastard AI-powered baddies, but here we are. That’s a conundrum unto itself.
Oct. 16, 2023
The return of a classic strategy game was one of the biggest Steam Next Fest demos
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Described as a complete rework of the original game, Stronghold: Definitive Edition revives the original campaign, upgrading it with modern visuals and gameplay systems that most recent series entries have seen. Along with enhanced visuals and added voice-overwork, the Definitive Edition includes integrated multiplayer, a bonus story campaign called The Jewel Campaign, and a new Castle Trail mode that focuses on skirmishes.
Oct. 16, 2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon post-credits scene welcomes back a familiar face – and sets up season 2
Au revoir, France! Howdy, US of A! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forThe Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon. If you’ve yet to watch the show and don’t want to know how it ends, turn back now! C’est fini! The first season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon has come to an end and with it, the titular survivor’s time in France – or so it appears anyway.
Oct. 16, 2023
Ultimate Spider-Man is "a bit of a Peter B. Parker situation"
Ultimate Black Panther and Ultimate X-Men are also on the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel unveiled its plans for the first wave ofnew Ultimate universecomics at NYCC on Saturday, revealing three new ongoing titles. The fun starts in next month’s Ultimate Universe #1 one-shot, which is packed with previews of the upcoming new books. That acts as a launchpad forUltimate Spider-Man, Ultimate Black Panther and Ultimate X-Men, the first wave of new books in the range, all launching early next year, though precise release dates have yet to be given.
Oct. 16, 2023
Viral horror game requires a microphone and has a brutal game over condition - you die if you scream
The new horror game Don’t Scream takes its title quite literally When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the found footage horror genre is a bit old hat for films and television, it’s still being explored for video games in intriguing ways, and the upcomingDon’t Screamlooks to be an inventive take on the premise. We recently got to see the reveal of Don’t Scream with a new gameplay video posted onIGN, and it showcases the incredibly unsettling premise, all shown in the style of off-putting ’90s camcorder footage.
Oct. 16, 2023
Willow's Warwick Davis calls out Disney over the show's removal from streaming
“What do I say to these subscribers when they ask why they can’t watch the series anymore?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Willow star Warwick Davis has spoken out againstDisney Plusafter the streamer removed the series from their platform earlier this year. “I meet lovely people on a daily basis who are fans of #Willow, who are the reason the @DisneyPlus Series was made.
Oct. 16, 2023
Intel has finally announced its Raptor Lake Refresh CPUs, and I didn't expect to be this excited
Yes, they do use the same socket. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. After months of rumored release dates, supposed spec leaks, and loads of speculation, Intel has finally announced the launch of its 14th Generation desktop processors. Dubbed “Raptor Lake Refresh” for a number of months now, this new wave of CPUs will use the same socket as 12th and 13th-generation chips and will be headed up by the Intel Core i9-14900K.
Oct. 16, 2023
Kick-Ass is getting rebooted, but don’t expect Aaron Taylor-Johnson to return
None of the original cast are coming back When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kick-Asswill make a stomping return to our screens, but none of the original cast will be back. Matthew Vaughn, who helmed the Kick-Ass franchise, shared the tease at New York Comic Con. “Kick-Ass changed people’s perception of what a superhero film is. We’re doing it again,” Vaughn said during a panel (H/TEntertainment Weekly).
Oct. 15, 2023
Another Jackbox party pack is on the way
The new game marks ten years of Jackbox party packs, and brings home the chaos. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jackbox is back with a nice round number of an addition to the franchise:Jackbox Party Pack 10. Coming in with four all-new chaos-inducing party games and one updated version of a returning game, there should be something for everyone when this year’s Halloween party inevitably descends into goblin mode capers.
Oct. 14, 2023
Across the JRPG genre's storied history, Final Fantasy 12 was the most innovative for its time
17 years on, we remember FF12’s princesses, pirates, and penchant for making us pay through the nose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 12 was so ahead of its time. In fact, somewhat ironically, many of the aspects for which it was criticised when it was released in 2006 were considered its strengths by the time The Zodiac Age finally rolled around.
Oct. 14, 2023
John Constantine is back in a new Hellblazer miniseries - and he may be paying a visit to the Sandman
Creative team Si Spurrier, Aaron Campbell and Jordie Bellaire also return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dead In America is both a part of DC’s mature readersBlack Labelimprint, and the ongoingSandman Universe, and hinges on Constantine trying to stop the sand from Dream’s pouch being put to nefarious uses. Here’s a first look at some cover art for the new series…
Oct. 14, 2023
Starfield players are pining for the iconic bosses of Skyrim and Fallout
Checkov is rolling in his grave right about now. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. 130 hours intoStarfield, one player had a revelation that a lot of players seem to concur with: “Starfield is missing the weird, crazy story bosses to kill and weird, crazy named weapons and armor.” Fair warning, this article contains spoilers for Starfield (Elder Scrolls and Fallout, too) so don’t come at me.
Oct. 14, 2023
Starfield's New Game Plus narrative is Bethesda RPG innovation at its finest
Opinion | Starfield has narrativized New Game Plus into a philosophical thought experiment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. You have probably heardthingsabout New Game Plus inStarfield. Ever since reviews of Bethesda’s new RPG dropped, there have been enough cryptic whispers about its unique twist on the classic video game format to fuel a Class B spaceship’s worth of internet discourse.
Oct. 14, 2023
This Ghost of Tsushima dev is making a samurai dinosaur game
As if this animator’s legacy wasn’t metal enough already. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jean Nguyen, also known asJeanAnimate, who worked on theGhost of Tsushimagame has surprised us all with a personal project known currently as Dino-Sword. Right now it’s in the development stages, but the game looks like it’ll be no stranger to danger. From the teaser vids it looks to be progressing nicely, with Jean pushing out regular updates on their X account.
Oct. 13, 2023
Where to take GTA Online Ghosts Exposed photographs
GTA Online ghost locations and times to document them and unlock the Ghosts Exposed outfit and livery for the Albany Brigham When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA Online Ghosts Exposed photo locations and times There are total of ten ghouls you need to photograph to complete the GTA Online Ghosts Exposed event, which appear at the locations marked on the map above.
Oct. 13, 2023
23 years later, an obscure RTS about ant colonies is getting a remake and it has absolutely no right to look this good
Empire of the Ants, built in Unreal Engine 5, has genuinely photorealistic visuals When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Empire of the Ants, a relatively obscure real-time-strategy game based on the 1991 science fiction novel of the same name, is getting an Unreal Engine 5 remake. Now why should you, dear reader who might not have read the book or played the 23-year-old video game, care about this Empire of the Ants remake?
Oct. 13, 2023
32 top actors who still haven't won an Oscar
Even some of the most famous actors in Hollywood have never taken home an Oscar When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As the saying goes: It’s nice to just be nominated. It may surprise people to learn that even the most famous actors in Hollywood have not yet received an acting Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Oct. 13, 2023
Close to 5,000 Stardew Valley fans ask for improved pronoun options in 1.6 update
The petition is only a few signatures away from its goal! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Stardew Valleyfans are asking for improved pronoun options to be included in the farming sim’s upcoming 1.6 update - via a 5,000-signature petition. As reported byPolygon, streamer and Stardew Valley fanAtmos Fiercestarted the ‘Pronoun Options for Trans and Non-Binary Players in Stardew Valley’ petition onChange.
Oct. 13, 2023
CMA clearance paves the way for Microsoft's acquisition to complete: "We're excited for the next chapter together"
Activision Blizzard King will soon fall under the Xbox maker’s ownership When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Microsoft’s revised deal to acquireActivision Blizzardhas now been cleared by the UK’s Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA). The British regulatory body previouslyblocked the dealover concerns about the growing cloud gaming market - game streaming - prompting Microsoft to restructure the buyout. The revised deal plans tosell Activision Blizzard’s streaming rights to publisher Ubisoftfor the next 15 years - a change big enough to convince the CMA.
Oct. 13, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 turns to AI to replace departed actor in Phantom Liberty: “This way we could keep his performance in the game”
CD Projekt says the sons of late Polish voice actor Miłogost Reczek were “very supportive” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redhas used a combination of AI and a new voice actor to record new lines for aCyberpunk 2077character inPhantom Liberty. Speaking to Bloomberg, CD Projekt localization director Mikołaj Szwed praises Reczek as “one of the best Polish voice talents,” calling his in-game performance “stellar.
Oct. 13, 2023
D&D rules mean that every Baldur's Gate 3 character needs a Barbarian roar, and Gale's is hilarious
The Wizard of Waterdeep isn’t a natural fighter When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Baldur’s Gate 3 cast have all recorded their own version of the Barbarian’s signature class ability, and the results are pretty interesting bits of character work. This article contains some minor character spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3. Karlach served as my Baldur’s Gate 3 frontline for pretty much the entire game, which meant that I got pretty familiar with voice actor Samantha Béart’s roar as the friendly tiefling entered Rage.
Oct. 13, 2023
Fable lead Peter Molyneux says his new game is set in "Albion," confusion ensues
Molyneux’s new project is MOAT, and its setting shares a name with the realm in Fable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Peter Molyneux is legendary for a lot of things, many of them not good, but arguably his most notable credit is his role in creating the legendary RPG series Fable. Now he’s working on a brand-new game “set in the land of Albion,” and fans are coming unglued trying to figure out whether or not that’s a reference to Fable’s Albion.
Oct. 13, 2023
"So this is home now?": World of Warcraft, Call of Duty, Starfield, and more collide in the utterly bizarre trailer Xbox made for its Activision deal
Xbox is very proud of all the IP it’s acquired through buyouts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fact that Xbox evenmadea trailercelebrating theclosure of its Activision Blizzard acquisition, like it’s the last big hitter of an E3 showcase, is bizarre enough, if unsurprising. But the sheer, goggle-eyed, ‘Let’s hear it for capitalism’ chest-beating of the thing is, well, I wish I could say otherworldly, but absolutely strange to say the least.
Oct. 13, 2023
Following Xbox deal, embattled Activision CEO Bobby Kotick will stay "through the end of 2023" at Phil Spencer's request
Microsoft finally owns Activision but Kotick is sticking around for a bit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following the news thatMicrosofthas finallyclosed the Activision deal, Activision CEO Bobby Kotick has revealed that he will not be leaving the company until next year - as per Xbox boss Phil Spencer’s request. In ablog postpublished moments after the closure announcement was made, the publisher shared an email written by Kotick and addressed to all employees atActivision BlizzardKing.
Oct. 13, 2023
GTA 5’s biggest RP mod ignites a huge copyright purge of real-world cars just 2 months after joining Rockstar
Most fans are fine with it, except for the motorheads who paid for car-related content When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following an acquisition byRockstar Games, the team behind GTA 5 and Red Dead Redemption 2’s biggest roleplay mods is enforcing copyright compliance more closely, posing some big questions for several servers. Speaking on a recentcommunity update, the team behind FiveM and RedM – essentially mods that enable you to play multiplayer on customized, dedicated servers – reveals that replacing the logo on real-world cars in-game isn’t enough to be IP compliant.
Oct. 13, 2023
Halloween is coming to TV – and it's the start of a new cinematic universe
Say hello to the MMCU: The Michael Myers Cinematic Universe When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s time to prepare yourself for the Michael Myers Halloween Cinematic Universe. But we’re getting ahead of ourselves. As perDeadline, Miramax has landed a deal to bring Halloween to our TV screens. The rights package includes a Halloween TV series and a first look at other small screen projects.
Oct. 13, 2023
Honkai Star Rail Aetherium Wars best teams and Aether Spirits
Create the best Aetherium Wars teams with the best Aether Spirits in Honkai: Star Rail When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Honkai Star Rail Aetherium Wars event has begun, and your success will largely depend on your Aetherium Wars team composition. As this mini-game uses “Aether Spirits”, a new type of unit, it can be quite a hassle to figure out which units are the best.
Oct. 13, 2023
I'm glad I didn't skip this Metroidvania's Steam Next Fest demo – it's more than pixel art Hollow Knight and has maybe the best graphics settings ever
Noreya: The Gold Project could be a solid, smaller, pixelated Hollow Knight-like When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Just finding time to play through thebest Steam Next Fest demos, let alone all the promising ones that appeal to me specifically, is a tough task. I’ve had to get pretty aggressive about my selection process this week. If a demo’s screenshots and tags don’t grab me immediately, it’s not getting a download, and if the first five minutes don’t feel right, it’s getting uninstalled.
Oct. 13, 2023
Final Fantasy and Castlevania collided in the true hidden gem JRPG of last year, and now it's coming to Switch next month
Astlibra Revision is the best, weirdest JRPG you probably haven’t played When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Astlibra Revision is a 2D side-scrolling action JRPG that’s incredibly difficult to describe beyond that. To put it mildly, it’s a game of extreme contrasts. To put it less mildly, pieces of it are so incredibly good that they make up for the parts that suck out loud.
Oct. 13, 2023
JRPG fans are trying to manifest the genre's poster child into the next big LEGO set
Come see Frog, Robo, and Chrono in beautiful brick form When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Chrono Trigger fans are manifesting a LEGO set based on the classic JRPG. One fan has submitted a LEGO Chrono Trigger set to theLEGO Ideas website, which is essentially a platform for people to pitch potential products. But before LEGO properly considers any pitches, the projects need to reach 10,000 “supporters” on the website - a goal that has fans rallying behind the beloved Squaresoft game.
Oct. 13, 2023
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is one of the most ridiculous JRPGs I have ever played
Preview | The new Like a Dragon is outrageous, kind-hearted, and utterly delightful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth is a chaos generator. Where else could you call a couple of crustaceans into a barroom brawl, dispatching corrupt cops with the devastating Pincer Pandemonium routine. Or learn a new combat class by becoming friends with that dolphin you meet after taking a dip in the ocean.
Oct. 13, 2023
Loki features a hidden reference to a Marvel superhero you’ve absolutely never heard of
Who you gonna call? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2, episode 2sees the God of Mischief andMobiusheading to a movie premiere in 1970s London. While there, they bump into Brad Wolfe (AKA Hunter X-5), better known to fans of Marvel’s comics as Zaniac.Thatcharacter is pretty obscure on his own – and we’ve even got aZaniacexplainer to break down his weird and wonderful comic book history – but that extended sequence featured a reference to an even less-known Marvel character.
Oct. 13, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 2 recap and Easter eggs: A big reunion and more chaos at the TVA
Reunions, McDonald’s, and torture When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2is now in full swing as the God of Mischief deals with the huge ramifications ofthatconfrontation at the End of Time. Branching timelines and a missingSylviemean Loki is on a mission in episode 2, as he heads into the past to try and find her. We get some pretty big revelations in the latest outing, too, as well as some moral grayness and more time-bending confusion.
Oct. 13, 2023
Loki season 2: What is the Zaniac in Marvel Comics?
Who is Brad Wolfe and what is the Zaniac? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 episode 2is all about actor Brad Wolfe and his movie, Zaniac. And while we won’t spoil exactly what goes down in the episode, the story of Brad Wolfe and the cursed film Zaniac are inspired directly fromMarvel Comicsin one of the MCU’s most obscure adaptations to date.
Oct. 13, 2023
Mario has a new voice actor, and his credits are just as obscure as Charles Martinet's were back in the '90s
Super Mario Bros Wonder’s new Mario actor has seemingly voiced just one video game before, and it’s Genshin Impact When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With minimal fanfare, Nintendo has finally confirmed the new voice of Mario inSuper Mario Bros. Wonder, and he has at least one thing in common with Charles Martinet in that you probably won’t recognize much of his pre-Mario work.
Oct. 13, 2023
Melissa McBride's Carol is officially set to return to The Walking Dead universe in Daryl Dixon season 2
AMC announced the news from New York Comic Con on Thursday, October 12 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixonhas officially got a new lead – and an intriguing subtitle – ahead of season 2. “I’ve known there was much more to be told of Carol’s story as I felt her so unsettled when we last saw her, as she watched her best friend, Daryl, ride away,” McBride said in a statement on Thursday, October 12.
Oct. 13, 2023
My Steam Next Fest darling is a rare chill MMO that's the perfect calm to the busyness of my Final Fantasy 14 routine
Sky: Children of the Light, you’re going on the wishlist When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing Sky: Children of the Light’sSteam Next Festoffers something I didn’t know I needed. While the inner RPG enthusiast in me is spoiled with the depth and complexity on show in Baldur’s Gate 3 and ever-destined to return to frequent haunts like Final Fantasy 14 to pillage further through 10 years of content, the Journey creators’ chill MMO reminds me that there’s great joy in little at all.
Oct. 13, 2023
New trailer for Godzilla spin-off series see Kurt Russell try to save the world from monsters
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters hits Apple TV Plus in November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is here – and Kurt Russell is here to save us from Godzilla. “The world is on fire,” Lee Shaw (Russell) echoes throughout the trailer. After surviving the battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco, Cate (Anna Sawai) decides to delve into her family’s mysterious past and investigate the corporation known as Monarch.
Oct. 13, 2023
Phil Spencer extends olive branch to PS5 players as Xbox Activision Blizzard deal closes: "You are welcome here - and will remain welcome"
The Xbox boss has some encouraging words for PS5 and Switch owners When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Xbox bossPhil Spencerhas given players on rival consoles, most notably PS5, some reassuring words about future exclusivity, or lack thereof. Today, October 13, the UKCMA approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard. That was the “final regulatory hurdle” for the massive buyout following months of legal battles, which of course led toMicrosoft closing the deal earlier today.
Oct. 13, 2023
Saltsea Chronicles is a beautifully written narrative adventure that captured my heart and refused to let go
Indie Spotlight | Saltsea Chronicles from Mutazione developer Die Gute Fabrik took me on an emotional journey When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Along the way, you’ll visit a variety of communities across the colorful archipelago as you try to get closer to the truth. With a rich branching narrative, choices are at the heart of the experience: You decide on who ventures off the ship, how they respond or react, and where you go.
Oct. 13, 2023
Shoutout to the one single person that just bought a new Wii U, the first recorded in 17 months
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Some beautiful sicko out there just managed to acquire a brand-new Wii U console at retail, the first time anyone has made such a purchase for the better part of a year-and-a-half. If you’re wondering just how anybody can manage to track a single retail sale of a soon-to-be forgotten video game console, well, that’s just how Circana is set up.
Oct. 13, 2023
Sonic Superstars review: "A modern version of the Genesis classics"
Sonic Superstars is like a modern version of the Genesis classics, with all the good and bad that entails. The four-player, same-screen co-op functionality works surprisingly well, and the new Emerald powers keep things fresh. While it isn’t as good as Sonic Mania, Superstars is a fresh twist on classic Sonic action. Sonic’s movement is very close to the original trilogy Great drop-in/drop-out co-op Some glorious stage graphics Inconsistent quality across the levels
Oct. 13, 2023
Super Mario 64 speedrunner sets the "most cringe world record of all time" after performing a legendary trick
Saving 1 second with a legendary trick meant to save a full minute When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Weeks afterSuper Mario 64speedrunners discovered a way to actually make use of the legendary ‘carpetless’ trick in proper runs, someone has finally used it to set a new world record - or rather, the “literal most cringe world record of all time,” as the runner himself describes it.
Oct. 13, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer director talks *that* wild surprise ending
EXCLUSIVE: David Gordon Green talks to GamesRadar+ about the surprise reunion at the end of The Exorcist: Believer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Massive spoilers for The Exorcist: Believer ahead! The Exorcist: Believer serves as a direct sequel to William Friedkin’s original 1973 film, with viewers getting a look at Chris MacNeil’s life some 50 years after her daughter was possessed.
Oct. 13, 2023
The Holdovers review: "Alexander Payne's best work since Sideways"
Alexander Payne doesn’t put a foot wrong with a charming comedy drama that finds him on Sideways-rivalling form. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Holdovers had its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. Here’s our review… Amid current debates about streaming, AI, and cinema versus content, a certain phrase keeps popping up: ‘They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
Oct. 13, 2023
The most replayable demo in Steam Next Fest is Ghostrunner 2 and it's not even close
Ghostrunner does it again with exhilarating, impossible-to-put-down action puzzles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. God, Ghostrunner was good. I’d almost forgottenhowgood until I loaded up theSteam Next Festdemo for Ghostrunner 2, which is just Ghostrunner but with a 2 on the end. It’s got some new tricks, but it’s the same exhilarating first-person action romp under the hood, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Oct. 13, 2023
There's something off about this Stardew Valley-like, and I think it's something to do with all the cosmic horror
Harvest Island is Stardew Valley meets Call of Cthulhu When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. IfStardew Valleyis getting a little too cozy for you, why not try out this spooky alternative? Harvest Island is already known as the “spooky Stardew Valley,” and for good reason. The horror farming sim will have you doing all the things you like to do in ConcernedApe’s game - like fishing, planting crops, befriending animals, etc - while also uncovering how you ended up on a remote island and what dark secret your father is hiding.
Oct. 13, 2023
What is Sylvie holding at the end of Loki season 2 episode 2? Director Dan DeLeeuw explains
EXCLUSIVE: Loki season 2 director Dan DeLeeuw breaks down Sylvie’s motives following episode 2’s final moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers forLoki season 2 episode 2. If you’ve yet to tune in and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Now thatLoki’s time-slipping has stoppedthanks to Mobius and O.B., the God of Mischief finds himself on a new mission in Loki season 2 episode 2: catching up to Sylvie before the TVA does.
Oct. 13, 2023
It's official: Microsoft owns Activision Blizzard
A 20-month legal odyssey has come to an end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The XboxActivisiondeal has officially closed, 20 months after it was first announced. In an Xbox Wirestatement,MicrosoftGaming CEOPhil Spencerannounced that “today, we officially welcomeActivision Blizzardand their teams to Xbox.” Spencer’s statement covers a desire “to learn, innovate, and continue to deliver on our promise to being the joy and community of gaming to more people” as one company.
Oct. 12, 2023
260 hours into Baldur's Gate 3, I think it's time we give Act 2 the horror-loving appreciation it deserves
Opinion | I love how dark BG3 gets in its second act and I’m not sorry about it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Zombies. Ghosts. A single tavern as the sole oasis in the midst of a cursed land. That might sound like the premise of one of thebest horror games, but it’sBaldur’s Gate 3. The CRPG’s gloomy second act isn’t for everyone – our own Ali Jones deemed it a"miserable change of pace", after all – but I find its total atmospheric 180 one of the best things about the game.
Oct. 12, 2023
A murderous ghost is haunting Avengers Mansion
Preview | Avengers Inc. #2 delves deeper into the mystery of Vic Shade When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first issue of new seriesAvengers Inc.got off to a surprising start last month, reintroducing Henry “Hank” Pym for the first time in almost a decade. You can read more about thatright here. The story continues next week with the publication of #2, which we have an exclusive lettered preview of below.
Oct. 12, 2023
A new Dragon Ball series is officially on the way
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s a new Dragon Ball anime series on the way titled Dragon Ball Daima, and it features kid versions of Goku, Vegeta, Bulma, and loads more fan-favorite characters. Dragon Ball Daima was announced during New York Comic Con’s Dragon Ball panel with a three-minute trailer that’s now been published on Toei Animation’sYouTubechannel. Check it out:
Oct. 12, 2023
After 7 years, the follow-up to a legendary Metroidvania dropped a demo in Steam Next Fest, and it's everything I was hoping for
TEVI is basically Rabi-Ribi 2 with a heck of a lot of polish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rabi-Ribi developer CreSpirit is finally returning to the realm of Metroidvanias after seven years spent on a visual novel, a pure bullet hell game, and side-scrolling horror. Not only that, it’s well and truly going back its roots withTEVI, a bullet hell Metroidvania that acts as a spiritual successor to Rabi-Ribi.
Oct. 12, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage improves a 14-year-old stealth feature I didn't realize I'd been missing
Opinion | Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s notoriety system is a throwback I’m glad to see return When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. InAssassin’s Creed Mirage, I find myself perched on the top of a wall preparing to bury my hidden blade into an unsuspecting guard who stands below. I’m currently in the middle of my first contract in Baghdad, which has diverted me away from the main story to take out a nasty captain who’s holding a rebel spy captive.
Oct. 12, 2023
Check out the exclusive new trailer for League of Legends spin-off Song of Nunu
The Freljord’s finest unite ahead of next month’s launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The next League of Legends spin-off, Song of Nunu, comes out in just a few weeks, and we’ve got an exclusive new trailer to show off. As with most of the League of Legends spinoffs that have come before - from RPG Ruined King to Metroidvania Convergence - Song of Nunu will feature several guest appearances from Riot’s other MOBA characters; the friendly Braum turns up to lend his own hand to some sledding (and a standoff against some much-less-friendly wolves); the mysterious Lissandra appears, watching over Nunu and Willump; and the gods of the Freljord make an appearance thanks to Anivia.
Oct. 12, 2023
Gen V may have introduced a Supe that can take down Homelander
Sam could be the key to taking him down When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Billy Butcher and The Boys have been trying to take Homelander for several seasons now, to no avail. But one theory suggests thatGen Vmay have the answer: Sam Riordan (played by Asa Germann). The Supe is Golden Boy’s (RIP) brother who we saw rescued from The Woods earlier this season.
Oct. 12, 2023
Geoff Johns, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Francis Manapul and more A-List creators form new comic imprint Ghost Machine
Ghost Machine is described as a “creator-owned and operated media company” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Several of the biggest names in superhero comics are coming together to launch their own “creator-owned and operated media company,” named Ghost Machine. Jason Fabok, Gary Frank, Bryan Hitch, Geoff Johns, Lamont Magee, Francis Manapul, Brad Meltzer, Peter J. Tomasi, and Maytal Zchut will all become exclusive Ghost Machine creators once their current obligations to other publishers are through.
Oct. 12, 2023
Gotham By Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age heads up a new range of DC Elseworlds comics in 2024
And there’s a dark fantasy theme to many of the titles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Elseworlds line started back in 1991 with Batman: Holy Terror. The label publishes stories about iconic DC heroes outside the constraints of regular continuity - hence titles like Superman: Red Son, which imagined what it would be like if Kal-El landed in the Soviet Union, rather than Kansas.
Oct. 12, 2023
How every Usher family member dies in Netflix horror series The Fall of the House of Usher
Mike Flanagan’s latest Netflix outing is full to the brim with grisly demises. Here we break them down… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains major spoilers for The Fall of the House of Usher. If you’ve yet to watch the series and don’t want to know anything, turn back now! Mike Flanagan’s bloodiest and most macabre miniseries yet,The Fall of the House of Usher, features more death scenes than the titular family’s bank account does zeros.
Oct. 12, 2023
How to beat the Lords of the Fallen Pieta boss fight
Pieta, She of Blessed Renewal, is Lords of the Fallen’s first major boss fight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lords of the Fallen Pieta boss fight is the first major challenge of the game, and to beat it you’ll need patience, caution, and an awareness of the game’s mechanics that have been taught up until that time. As an angel of wrath, Pieta, She of Blessed Renewal focuses on heavy strikes and summons, but the advantage is that a lot of her moves are highly telegraphed, so while they hit like a truck, there’s a good chance to dodge or parry them in advance.
Oct. 12, 2023
I usually get overwhelmed with farming sims, but this Steam Next Fest demo hooked me in minutes
A New Leaf: Memories will have you starting fresh on an island (sound familiar?) When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re looking for your next cozy farming sim afterStardew Valleyor Harvest Moon, I’ve found one for you to try during this year’sSteam Next Fest. A New Leaf: Memories will have you moving to an island as you attempt to regain your lost memories and make a new life for yourself.
Oct. 12, 2023
It's been 18 years, and Kingdom Hearts fans are finally spotting this blink-and-you-'ll-miss-it moment
Roxas… is that you? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kingdom Hearts fans are in disbelief after finding out we’ve all missed this blink-and-you-’ll-miss-it moment - despite the fact it’s been in the game for the last 18 years. The footage shows the brief moment so clearly, that it’s a wonder none of us noticed it before. “I’ve played this game several times, how have I NEVER seen this?
Oct. 12, 2023
It's taken almost a year for someone to spot this cameraman hiding in Andor
Lights, camera, action When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. MaybeAndorisn’t perfect after all. An eagle-eyed Star Wars fan has spotted a crew member hiding in the background of the penultimate episode of the first season of the hitDisney Plusseries. Scrub forward to 5:44 during the ‘Daughters of Ferrix’ and you’ll see a camera operator keeping tabs on things in a settlement.
Oct. 12, 2023
Ke Huy Quan technically joined the Marvel universe nearly 25 years before Loki
The O.B. actor had a surprising behind-the-scenes role When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ke Huy Quan may have joined the MCU proper inLoki season 2as O.B., but you may not be aware that his Marvel history runs a lot deeper than his stint in TVA’s Repairs and Advancement division. A recently resurfaced clip doing the rounds on social media shows Quan – who quit acting for decades before his Academy Award-winning comeback inEverything Everywhere All at Once– as the assistant fight choreographer in 2000’sX-Men.
Oct. 12, 2023
Lords of the Fallen review: "Aspirations to be Dark Souls 4 might have been a little ambitious"
Lords of the Fallen just about justifies the return of this forgotten franchise by being basically fine. It has a few clever ideas and a whole bunch of very predictable ones, ultimately resulting in a soulslike experience that won’t feel particularly new or fresh, but rarely offends or goes too far wrong. Combat is versatile and impactful The dual-world mechanics are well-thought out Recognises what makes soulslikes appealing Story is too much setting and too little panache
Oct. 12, 2023
Lords of the Fallen Soulflaying and Wither damage explained
Soulflaying in Lords of the Fallen allows you to inflict Wither - but what does that mean? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lords of the Fallen Soulflaying ability is one that’s set up very early, but not so easy to understand, as you draw the enemy’s soul out of their body and hit it, resulting in something called Wither damage.
Oct. 12, 2023
Lords of the Fallen stats explained
What Strength, Agility, Endurance, Vitality, Radiance, and Inferno mean When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There are six Lords of the Fallen stats to take into account when building and leveling up your character, and each of them relates to a different attribute. However, like most Soulslikes, their names don’t give much away - it isn’t quite as simple as leveling up your attack, defence, speed, and health, like you might find in other more straightforward RPGs.
Oct. 12, 2023
What's the best Lords of the Fallen class and what you should pick?
From Partisan to Condemned, here are the best classes in Lords of the Fallen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Choosing the best Lords of the Fallen class is pretty much the first decision you’ll need to make in this Soulslike, alongside creating your character. There are nine classes to choose from and some of them come with a warning that they are a more advanced option, which is always a daunting prospect if you don’t know exactly what to expect.
Oct. 12, 2023
May December review: "Todd Haynes' latest is wickedly funny yet truly unsettling"
Wickedly funny yet truly unsettling, May December walks a tonal tightrope with compelling style. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Early on in the latest film from Todd Haynes (Carol,Far from Heaven, Dark Waters), Julianne Moore dramatically throws open a fridge door. Staring into the cold light, the camera suddenly zooms in on Moore’s face as a charged chord on the piano is struck: “I don’t think we have enough hot dogs,” she utters, completely deadpan, as the close-up shot unsettlingly lingers.
Oct. 12, 2023
MMO experts lose their WoW Hardcore guild leader in the final fight of a grueling 6-week gauntlet to claim three world firsts in one go
C’Thun? You’re next - once a few World of Warcraft characters have been leveled up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An MMO guild has completed a grueling six-week gauntlet to claim the world’s first kill of WoW Classic’s Molten Core, Blackwing Lair, andnow Naxxramasfinal raid bosses on the hardcore servers. You can’t really complete World of Warcraft - especially on Classic’s permadeath servers - but this team has almost done just that, albeit at thecost of their leader’s character.
Oct. 12, 2023
My dreams will forever be haunted by this Starfield mod that swaps every last ship with Thomas the Tank Engine
Bethesda’s space RPG goes full-on cosmic horror When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneStarfieldmodder has replaced every single spaceship in the game with childhood mascot Thomas the Tank Engine, and the results are absolute nightmare fuel. “For his crimes against God and his invention of murder, Thomas was smote, thusly,” explains modder Trainwiz. “Rejected from Hell and obviously never going into Heaven, they say that the Tank Engine has been banished to wander the stars forever, unable to satiate his bloodlust and unable to find peace in his heart.
Oct. 12, 2023
My favorite Steam Next Fest demo proves anime dating sim and '90s horror RPG is a match made in heaven
Square Enix’s Little Goody Two Shoes has both tricks and treats When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve never been big on dating sims, but I’m very much into horror RPGs with gorgeous visuals inspired by ’90s anime, and it just so turns out that something truly magical emerges when you combine those two genres with a skillful hand. That’s the impression I got after playing theSteam Next Fest Demo for Little Goody Two Shoes, a queer-friendly dating sim that’s beautifully married to a full-throated horror game.
Oct. 12, 2023
New live-action Netflix adaptation of a beloved manga sets release date
Yu Yu Hakusho is arriving on the streamer this year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following therunaway success of One Piece, Netflix might have another massive hit on its hands with its next live-action adaptation of a beloved manga. The streamer has set the release date for its version of Yu Yu Hakusho, based on the manga series of the same name by Yoshihiro Togashi.
Oct. 12, 2023
New trailer for Timothee Chalamet’s Wonka sees Hugh Grant sing the classic Oompa Loompa song
Enter a world of pure imagination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new trailer for Wonka has arrived, and it promises a world of pure imagination. This is the second trailer for Paul King’s origin story of the notorious chocolatier, played here by Timothée Chalamet. In the new look, we get another glimpse at Hughmpa Loompa (Hugh Grant’s Oompa Loompa), Wonka’s insanely complicated (but effective) inventions, and see him run into trouble with the candy mafia – who use forceful intimidation in an attempt to make him cease all chocolate sales.
Oct. 12, 2023
Nintendo is unsure about what's next for Mario's 2D platformers, as Super Mario Bros. Wonder marks "a new phase" for the side-scrolling icon
Nintendo hasn’t come up with the next “style” just yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Super Mario Bros. Wonderis the start of a “new phase” for the plumber’s side-scrolling adventures, according to Nintendo staff. In an interview withGame Informer, the team behind Mario’s newest reinvention was optimistic about the series’ future, but they aren’t quite ready to commit to anything solid for the future.
Oct. 12, 2023
Peaky Blinders star Stephen Graham is wrapped up in an impossible murder mystery in trailer for Netflix’s new must-watch show
New Bodies trailer reveals a Netflix murder mystery centuries in the making When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix has released the first full trailer for Bodies, the Stephen Graham-starring murder mystery that will have your brain in knots – and your eyes glued to the screen. Based on the graphic novel by Si Spencer, the Bodies trailer slowly begins to unravel the conspiracy.
Oct. 12, 2023
Rick and Morty season 7 review: "Shows no signs of slowing down just yet"
Rick and Morty returns with a Mr. Poopybutthole-focused premiere that’s high on laughs, all backed by assured performances by its new lead voice actors Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. This is a spoiler-free review of Rick and Morty season 7, episode 1. For more from the show, check out our ranking of thebest Rick and Morty episodes.
Oct. 12, 2023
Slay The Spire and Into The Breach had a roguelike baby and it's trapped me in a Steam Next Fest time loop
Cobalt Core will try to break the cycle this November When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Give me an elegantroguelikewith an interesting premise and I’ll go missing for days, repeating runs ad infinitum. The upcoming Cobalt Core almost had me under that trance with its interstellar take on Slay The Spire’s deck-building, but theSteam Next Festdemo ended just before I got trapped in its moreish loop.
Oct. 12, 2023
Sounds like Lords of the Fallen on Xbox will be janky at launch but PS5 and PC players "will be able to enjoy the game as intended"
A patch for Lords of the Fallen on Xbox will be released “over the coming days” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lords of the Fallen studio Hexworks is preemptively warning Xbox players that their experience with the game might not be up to par with the PS5 and PC versions at tomorrow’s launch. In a curiously wordedtweet, Hexworks suggests the game will work just fine on PS5 and PC.
Oct. 12, 2023
Super Mario Bros Wonder theory denied by the actor thought to be the new voice of Mario
Mario’s new voice actor remains a secret When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Wingert’s agent, Epoch Talent, has given a statement to the outlet revealing that the actor can neither confirm nor deny his involvement in Super Mario Bros. Wonder but “he can confirm that he is NOT voicing Mario” - so that puts that theory to rest. As we said yesterday, the datamined list of actors reportedly on board for the new Super Mario game is yet to be confirmed by Nintendo and doesn’t link every actor to their character.
Oct. 12, 2023
The 35 greatest fantasy movies
From Atlantis to Middle-earth, these are the greatest fantasy movies ever made. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Swords and sorcery, monsters and dragons – few genres capture the imagination like fantasy can. Before superheroes got bit by radioactive spiders and science fiction’s spaceships took to the stars, humans gathered around fires and spun tales of heroes and villains immersed in a world of magic.
Oct. 12, 2023
The Book of Clarence review: "An amusing but muddled Biblical satire"
An inclusive riposte to Gospel truth that ultimately loses the courage of its satirical convictions. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Book of Clarence has had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. Here’s our review… The Hollywood Biblical epic was always ripe for parody - and so it came to pass in the classic likes of Monty Python’s Life of Brian.
Oct. 12, 2023
The devs behind stunning open-world RPG Project Mugen explain how it actually plays
Interview | The devs talk global launch, Genshin Impact comparisons, Spider-Man swinging, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Urban open-world RPG Project Mugenpopped out of nowhere back in August, and we haven’t learned much about the game since theupdated trailerpublisher NetEase released last month. Even so, the Genshin Impact x Grand Theft Auto themes were more than enough to perk up my ears.
Oct. 12, 2023
The Fall of the House of Usher episode 1 features a blink-and-you'll-miss-it Ouija: Origin of Evil Easter egg
And no, we’re not just talking about the fact that Lulu Wilson is in it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Fall of the House of Usher episode 1. Before Mike Flanagan collaborated with Netflix on The Haunting of Hill House, Bly Manor, and the rest of the ‘Flanaverse Collection’, he wrote and directed genre faves such as Hush, Gerald’s Game, and Before I Wake.
Oct. 12, 2023
This bangin' Steam Next Fest demo is a throwback to classic Resident Evil survival horror but with modern graphics
This is what it would look like if Capcom never stopped making fixed-camera Resident Evil games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve ever wondered what a modern day take on the classic, fixed-camera Resident Evil games would look like, an upcoming indie survival horror called Echoes of the Living is pretty much exactly that. After playing through its stellarSteam Next Fest demo, I highly recommend checking out Echoes of the Living, not only if you’re a fan of old-school horror, but also if you’re just a fan of tense, atmospheric scares more broadly.
Oct. 12, 2023
ThunderCats, Flintstones, Power Puff Girls, and more come to Dynamite Entertainment in 2024
Dynamite Entertainment will publish a line of comics based on Warner Bros. Discovery animated series starting next year When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dynamite Entertainment is launching a new line of comics based on several animated series licensed from Warner Bros. Discovery, starting with a brand new ThunderCats title from writer Declan Shalvey, artist Drew Moss and letterer Jeff Eckleberry.
Oct. 12, 2023
Todd Howard wants you to play Starfield for years, but even some Bethesda superfans are already sick of it: "I've been playing Skyrim again, it just hits different"
After six weeks, Starfield is losing some players much faster than Bethesda’s previous RPGs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldhas been out for about six weeks, and as the dust settles on the honeymoon period, some players are finding that the spacefaring RPG just doesn’t have the staying power of Bethesda’s previous games, most notably Skyrim. Obviously, a lot of people like Starfield.
Oct. 12, 2023
Viewers beware, you're in for a different kind of scare with the new Goosebumps show
EXCLUSIVE: Series co-creators Rob Letterman and Nicholas Stoller on adaptations, comedy and horror, and what makes Goosebumps, well, Goosebumps When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. While the upcoming live-action Goosebumps series, set to premiere on October 13 on bothDisneyPlus and Hulu, is by no means the first adaptation of author R.L. Stine’s long-running book series, series co-creators and executive producers Rob Letterman and Nicholas Stoller weren’t looking to simply lean on what came before.
Oct. 12, 2023
Well, The Fall of the House of Usher confirms it: Mike Flanagan hates cats
Is all the human anguish and death not enough for you, Mike? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, andThe Fall of the House of Usher. Across his Netflix horror shows, Mike Flanagan has ripped my heart out and then some. From the vampiric takeover in monologue-heavy Midnight Mass and Dani’s demise in the achingly romantic Bly Manor tothatBent-Neck Lady twist in his terrifyingly terrific The Haunting of Hill House, the filmmaker has forced more tears out of me than I thought possible.
Oct. 12, 2023
Lords of the Fallen Umbral Lantern and Axiom dual worlds explained
Everything you need to know about Umbral, Axiom, and the lantern in Lords of the Fallen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Lords of the Fallen Umbral Lantern is the main mechanic that helps set this reboot of the series apart from other Soulslikes. Rather than having the player solely rely on dodges and parries to get through the game - don’t get me wrong, those are still important - the Umbral Lantern allows you to traverse into another dimension which operates somewhat differently from the normal world, known as Axiom.
Oct. 11, 2023
A Barbie documentary is headed to Netflix from Bridgerton team
A documentary about the first Black Barbie is coming to the streamer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A documentary about the first Black Barbie is headed to Netflix from Shondaland, the team behind the smash hit Bridgerton. PerVariety, Netflix and Shondaland have picked up the global rights to the documentary film, which is named Black Barbie and is directed by Lagueria Davis.
Oct. 11, 2023
A canceled Disney Plus show finds a new streaming home for 2024
The Spiderwick Chronicles is booked and busy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Spiderwick Chronicles, a fantasy series that wassurprisingly canceledonDisney Plusbefore it even aired, has found a new home on a different streaming service. The Spiderwick Chronicles, starring Christian Slater and Jack Dylan Grazer, is based on the 2000s fantasy books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. The fantasy series focuses on the adventures of siblings Jared, Simon, and Mallory as they chance upon a mystical book in their new home on the Spiderwick Estate.
Oct. 11, 2023
This Prime Day Lego deal hit me right in the feels
Tired of the same old chocolate advent calendars? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It may seem a little early to be thinking about Christmas, but today’s Prime Day Lego sale - and some copycat offers - clearly like to be organized. And honestly, looking at them with their minifigures in Christmas jumpers is too sweet. My heart can’t take it.
Oct. 11, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage players have already pet 1.2 million cats – and frankly, those are rookie numbers
The street cats of Baghdad deserve better When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We aren’t petting enough cats inAssassin’s Creed Mirage. And I don’t say that in a memey, superficial way; I actually have data to back up my argument. TheAssassin’s Creed Twitter accountrecently revealed that, six days after launch, Assassin’s Creed Mirage players have pet 1.2 million street cats, and while that might sound like a lot initially, it’s actually quite a pitiful number.
Oct. 11, 2023
Can you use Roblox chat on PS5 or PS4?
For the time being at least, Roblox chat is not available on PlayStation consoles When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Being able to use Roblox chat on PS5 or PS4 is a function that many new PlayStation players are currently searching for, so they can talk to other players directly in their current experience. After downloadingRoblox on PS5or PS4 and getting it set up, one of the first things you’ll notice when you start joining experiences is the lack of an obvious chat box on screen streaming messages from others in the session.
Oct. 11, 2023
Dan Harmon spoke to Zack Snyder about making a Rick and Morty movie
“Is there any way I can help get that movie started by using my Snyder-ness?” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dan Harmon says he met with super fanZack Snyderabout making a Rick and Morty movie. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, Snyder once invited Harmon to Warner Bros. “to discuss the potential” of doing aRick and Mortyfilm. Snyder,who plays Fortnite as Mr.
Oct. 11, 2023
Deadpool 3 won’t be delayed, new Marvel report suggests
The Marvel threequel isn’t going anywhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. We’re already counting down the days until Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool teams up on-screen with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. The ongoingactors’ strike, however, is a shadow that is looming large not only overDeadpool 3, but several big-name productions. A new report, though, offers some solace – and suggests the Marvel threequel won’t be delayed.
Oct. 11, 2023
Diablo 4's worst class is getting a 400% buff to bring it back to life, but fans worry even that may not be enough
Sorcerers are split on the changes coming in Diablo 4: Season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’sworst class is getting some major buffs in the upcoming patch 1.2.0. Blizzard held another developer update last night to rundownthe changes coming to Diablo 4 in Season 2, called Season of Blood. We knew what the broad strokes were regarding classes, itemization, and damage changes, but the season’s exhaustivepatch noteshad several other eye-catching adjustments.
Oct. 11, 2023
Emerald Fennell thinks Saltburn and Promising Young Woman are actually very similar
Exclusive: Saltburn director Emerald Fennell opens up about how her second film compares to her Oscar-winning debut When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. On paper, Emerald Fennell’sPromising Young WomanandSaltburnseem worlds apart. The first starred Carey Mulligan in a feminist revenge thriller, while the latter sees Barry Keoghan play an Oxford University student thrown into a life of privilege. But for Fennell, her two feature films actually share a lot of commonality.
Oct. 11, 2023
Exorcist sequels are still happening despite Believer's lacklustre performance
As The Exorcist: Believer faces backlash from critics, it’s hard to imagine what will happen to the other two planned movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s the horror movie sequel we have all been waiting for, but amid performing decently at the box office (stirring up $44.2 million globally and $26.5 million in the US on opening weekend),The Exorcist: Believerhas received a lash of damming reviews from critics, making us question, will the franchise be able to carry on?
Oct. 11, 2023
Five Nights at Freddy's pop-up pizzeria is this year's most cursed movie tie-in
Freddy Fazbear comes to Hollywood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A pop-up Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza location has appeared on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood, California ahead of Five Nights at Freddy’s October release. The catch? You can’t actually go inside. It’s meant to be a rundown, mysteriously closed spot that you can take photos in front of. The signs out front say, “Where fantasy and fun come to life” and “Get ready for Freddy.
Oct. 11, 2023
Grab this LG OLED Prime Day TV deal at its lowest price before midnight
Catch the OLED C2 before it turns into a pumpkin When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheLG OLED C2is one of my favorite gaming screens, and I’m thrilled to say that aPrime Day TV dealhas brought it back down to its lowest price. For just over a grand, you can currently grab a display that’ll let your PS5 and Xbox Series X strut its 4K 120Hz stuff, not to mention it’ll transform games and movies with its exceptional contrast capabilities.
Oct. 11, 2023
Honkai: Star Rail PS5 review: "A gorgeous RPG with inventive tactical combat"
Not just great for a free-to-play game, Honkai: Star Rail is a genuinely fantastic RPG with slick combat and an engaging story loaded with content. The biggest caveat is, while generous, its gacha system may tempt some players into unwise purchases. Well-written story Beautiful and varied sci-fi visuals Combat is slick and can be quite deep Amount of battles can get repetitive Grind can get frustrating Gacha elements may be a problem for some
Oct. 11, 2023
How to download Roblox on PS5
There is no official Roblox on PS5 release, but that doesn’t matter as you can use the PS4 version When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Asking how to download Roblox on PS5 is understandable now that the game creation platform has finally arrived on PlayStation, as there has only been talk of a PS4 version so far. Although a specific PS5 version ofRobloxdoesn’t exist, that doesn’t matter thanks to the newly released PS4 version being cross compatible withSony’s current-gen console.
Oct. 11, 2023
How to get the Bazaar Gear Chest in Assassin's Creed Mirage
The Assassin’s Creed Mirage Gear Chest in the Karhk Bazaar is tricky to get, but there are ways to reach it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed Mirage Bazaar gear Chest can be reached by the Treasurer’s quarters. However, getting there isn’t obvious. Iv’e found two ways you can reach the gear chest – one during the Gilded Butterflies mission, and the other by using a well-placed Throwing Knife while exploring the Bazaar.
Oct. 11, 2023
How to link your Honkai Star Rail PS5 account
Set up your Honkai Star Rail PS5 account link to get cross progression When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you know how to link your Honkai Star Rail PS5 account then not only will you get access to your existing progress and resources, but you can also use cross progression on PS5 to transfer your game back and forth between different platforms.
Oct. 11, 2023
In a stroke of dwarven genius, this cutthroat roguelike combines Terraria with Deep Rock Galactic for one of my favorite Steam Next Fest demos yet
Below the Stone is exactly what I was hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve had my eye on dwarven roguelikeBelow the Stonefor several months, so I was eager to give itsSteam Next Festdemo a play. Folks, I’m pleased to report that the Terraria and Deep Rock Galactic vibes I was picking up were dead-on. This is shaping up to be something really special, and handily one of thebest Steam Next Fest demosto play this week.
Oct. 11, 2023
In what might be the most expensive MMO ban of all time, gambling streamer loses 1 trillion gold valued at over $160,000
The banned streamer insists “it was a full-on scam” even as Old School RuneScape devs say “it was very clear” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The richest player in the history of nostalgic MMO Old School RuneScape has been banned for alleged real-world trading, which means a staggering 1 trillion gold has been removed from the game in an instant.
Oct. 11, 2023
Is Roblox cross platform on PS4 and PS5?
Roblox has finally arrived on PlayStation consoles, but can they play together? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Is Roblox cross platform on PS4 and PS5 is a reasonable question to ask, now that the hugely popular game creation and sharing system has finally arrived on PlayStation consoles. One of the key selling points forRobloxis being able to enjoy experiences together with friends, so once you’ve downloadedRoblox on PS5or PS4 you’ll naturally want to know if you can team up with buddies on the same platform as you.
Oct. 11, 2023
Marvel reportedly lets go of Daredevil TV show writers and directors as part of complete overhaul
The show reportedly “wasn’t working” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil: Born Again is getting a complete overhaul, according to a major new report. The Marvel series has reportedly let go of its writers and directors as it looks to reangle the show. PerThe Hollywood Reporter, a production break in mid-June for theWGA strikesaw Marvel executives, including Kevin Feige, review footage and decide “the show wasn’t working”.
Oct. 11, 2023
My favorite Prime Day Warhammer deal isn't actually on Amazon
If I wanted to get back into Warhammer 40K, this is the deal I’d choose When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The week’s Warhammer deal is over, so the offer in question has ended and Walmart’s listing has jumped back up in price (sorry, folks). At the time of writing, your next best bet in the US is atAmazon for $93.
Oct. 11, 2023
My favorite roguelike in Steam Next Fest has a genius solution to Vampire Survivors' biggest problem
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Fest, the digital event swarming with cool demos, has countless games aiming at a piece ofVampire Survivors’pie. Take a casual scroll through the available demos, and you’ll see dozens of top-down, auto-battling, roguelike, bullet heaven mash-ups. That was to be expected. But I wasn’t expecting to stumble on Cursorblade, which is already an absoluteroguelikebanger in my eyes and potentially outshines the subgenre’s big daddy.
Oct. 11, 2023
Newegg's Meta Quest 3 bundle is the only one you should pay attention to this Prime Day
If you didn’t grab a pre-order, you’re in for a bonus here When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The dust is beginning to settle on the launch of the Meta Quest 3, and while folks who pre-ordered the new mixed-reality headset seem happy, there are plenty of people who will still be looking for a bundle or deal now that reviews are out.
Oct. 11, 2023
Our AI search bot can find you the best Prime Day deals in seconds
Find the right Prime Day deals for you with just one search When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Prime Day deals can get messy - trust, us we know. We’ve been manually scouring the web for the latest and greatest discounts for years, sorting through hundreds of duff sales to highlight only the highest quality savings. And yet, we’ve always run up against the same problem.
Oct. 11, 2023
Zac Efron and The Bear’s Jeremy Allen White take to the ring in first Iron Claw trailer
The new A24 film tells the tragic tale of the Von Erichs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A stellar cast, including Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, and Harris Dickinson, star in the first trailer forA24sports drama The Iron Claw. Efron stars as Kevin von Erich, a member of a family of wrestlers in the 1980s. Aside from making goo-goo eyes at sweetheart Pam (Lily James), all Kevin wants to do is step inside the ring and wrestle with his brothers.
Oct. 11, 2023
Portal speedrunners are shattering their weirdest records with the help of a coffee mug
Players are battling it out to see who can kill their test subject the fastest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Portal speedrunners are using a coffee mug to shatter the weirdest record. Portal is all about creatively manoeuvring yourself through test chamber after test chamber, where cake may or may not be awaiting you should you manage to overcome every obstacle.
Oct. 11, 2023
Red Dead Online gets the same Halloween pass for the third year in a row, leaving long-suffering fans treatless: "I'd rather they do nothing"
Halloween Pass 2 has been resurrected yet again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The spooky season will soon be upon us, and Rockstar is celebrating with Halloween-themed content for Red Dead Online, but it’s far from a treat for long-time players. A tweet from Rockstar confirmed that this year will once again see the return of Red Dead Online’s Halloween Pass 2, granting players the very same spooky masks, blood-stained attire, and murderous accessories on offer last year and the year before that.
Oct. 11, 2023
Rocket League will end player-to-player trading in December, leaving fans to fear for the future of the game
Rocket League players are not on board with the changes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rocket League developer Psyonix is ending player-to-player trading, leaving fans questioning whether the racing game will even be worth playing. The post continues: “This opens up future plans for some Rocket League vehicles to come to otherEpic gamesover time, supporting cross-game ownership.” The post also answers a number of questions about the changes being implemented, including what players should do with duplicate or unwanted items, if third-party trading websites and previous trades will be affected, and more.
Oct. 11, 2023
Scavengers Reign trailer argues survival on an alien world is never, ever simple
Exclusive: The new animated series premieres October 19 on Max When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What would you do if you were suddenly thrust into an alien environment utterly unconcerned with the survival of humanity? A world that was only passively hostile and completely ambivalent to anyone walking its surface by design? The official trailer for Scavengers Reign, the upcoming animated series set to premiere on Max on October 19, tries to answer those questions.
Oct. 11, 2023
Starfield pirate builds toilet paper throne using 235 rolls to carve out their space legacy: "At this point I value a box full of TP over a gold-tier weapon"
Misc. hoarding taken to new levels When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Bethesda has long insisted that war never changes, but they’re barking up the wrong tree. The one immovable constant in every Bethesda RPG is that players will hoard miscellaneous junk in every universe - from the cutlery in Skyrim, rusted metal in Fallout, and now, the toilet paper inStarfield, akaToiletfield.
Oct. 11, 2023
The announcement of the PS5 Slim means that day-one owners are celebrating the PS5 'THICC'
“I’ve always had fat PlayStation consoles since PS1." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas formally announced the long-rumoredPS5 Slim, but what should we now call our launch PS5s? Simply PS5? The PS5 Chunky Edition? The Old PS5? Or my favorite: the PS5 Thicc? Reacting to the PS5 Slim news, console owners on the PS5 subreddit were full of theories (jokes) about what the day-one version should be called.
Oct. 11, 2023
The Avengers officially have a bizarre new headquarters
The new Avengers base might even qualify as a member of the team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Avengers have a new headquarters - and it may even count as a new member of the team. As of October 11’s Avengers #6, the current version of the team takes action to defeat their new enemies the Ashen Combine, gaining a new base of operations and even a new ally in the process.
Oct. 11, 2023
The dark horse of Steam Next Fest is a gorgeous open-world racer inspired by Initial D
Japanese Drift Master is already the second-biggest demo at Steam Next Fest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Fest’s surprise breakout is Japanese Drift Master, an open-world racing game that takes some serious inspiration from Initial D, and after spending some time with the demo it’s easy to see why. Japanese Drift Master puts you in the driver’s seat around the roads of a rural tourist destination in the mountains.
Oct. 11, 2023
The first Jujutsu Kaisen console game ever has a release date
Jujutsu Kaisen Cursed Clash launches in February When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cursed Clash’s battles take place in 3D arenas similar to the Naruto and Dragon Ball Z fighting games - also published byBandai Namco, which is really just cornering the market of video game adaptations of popular manga series. Anyway, the core of the game is fast-paced 2v2 battles pitting heroes against cursed spirits in modern-day Tokyo at Jujutsu High.
Oct. 11, 2023
The Nvidia RTX 4080 is now down to a price I can stomach
Over $700 cheaper than the RTX 4090 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have an iffy relationship with graphics card prices at the moment, but thisNvidiaRTX 4080 Prime Day deal feels like a step in the right direction. Don’t get me wrong, the new-gen GPU is still wildly expensive compared to premium GPUs from yesteryear, However, the fact it’s now over $700 cheaper than the RTX 4090 is worth talking about, not to mention you won’t have to pay over a grand.
Oct. 11, 2023
The PS5 Slim puts Xbox in a great position for the rest of this console generation
Opinion| The Xbox Series X refresh looks far more impressive than the PS5 Slim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyannounced thePS5 Slimyesterday, confirming years of speculation and getting out ahead of Xbox in the battle for the mid-generation console refresh. At least they would have done, had Microsoft not leaked its own mid-gen upgrade last month. And while the PS5 Slim might be landing first, it’s the new Xbox that I’m far more impressed by.
Oct. 11, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage Left Behind Enigma location and loot
The Left Behind Enigma in Assassin’s Creed Mirage might be the first you find , but the treasure is far away When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed Mirage Left Behind Enigma leads you to an abandoned village and a Talisman reward if you can decipher the drawing. The picture is very unhelpful as a clue, apart from the fact you can see some buildings near water and animals, including a specifically angry cat.
Oct. 11, 2023
Peach Momoko brings her iconic art style to the Star Wars Galaxy this November
Here’s an early look at Peach Momoko’s Star Wars: Visions one-shot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer/artist Peach Momoko is bringing her instantly recognizable watercolor style to the Star Wars Galaxy in November with Star Wars: Visions - Peach Momoko #1. The one-shot kicks off a series of comic book releases which carry on the Star Wars: Visions concept of giving individual creators a platform to tell a Star Wars story in their own unique style to comics.
Oct. 10, 2023
V/H/S/85 directors on the supernatural, found footage, and what was acceptable in the '80s
EXCLUSIVE: V/H/S/85 directors Scott Derrickson, David Bruckner, and Mike P. Nelson discuss the making of Shudder’s newest found footage horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One of the most popular found footage horror franchises has just gotten even bigger with the release of V/H/S/85, the sixth installment of the V/H/S anthology series. This latest chapter acts as a collection of home movies, news broadcasts, police tapes, and a recorded off-the-television documentary, all set in, you guessed it, the 1980s.
Oct. 10, 2023
A new Loki theory suggests Ke Huy Quan's OB could be hiding a big secret
Move over, Ravonna Renslayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: Loki season 2 spoilers ahead! A new Loki season 2 theory suggests that Ke Huy Quan’s Ouroboros aka OB is hiding something big. In season 2, Loki and Mobius set out to find Sylvie and stop He Who Remains aka Kang the Conqueror aka Victor Timely. Ouroboros, a master engineer/technician who lives beneath the TVA, joins the two on their journey – but there may be more than meets the eye.
Oct. 10, 2023
A Peep Show reunion could be on the cards, says Robert Webb
Could Mark and Jez return for more laughs? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Over 20 years ago, the wildly hilarious and often awkward British comedy series Peep Show began. Since then the addictively re-watchable show has been a hit (just look at its staggering 96% Rotten Tomatoes score), and now, finally, it seems like a return could be on the cards.
Oct. 10, 2023
Activision confirms it has "no plans" to bring Modern Warfare 3 or Diablo 4 to Game Pass this year
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionsays it doesn’t plan to bringModern Warfare 3orDiablo 4to Game Pass this year should Microsoft’s $69 billion bid for the company be successful. It’s been a long and bumpy road, but with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) expected to give its final verdict this week,Microsoftcould be mere days away from finalising its purchase ofActivision Blizzard.
Oct. 10, 2023
As Unity CEO steps down in the wake of pricing disaster, acclaimed roguelike dev says it's too little, too late
Slay The Spire devs eye up another engine When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Unity’s CEO is stepping down from the company after aweeks-long controversysurrounding changes to the engine’s pricing model. But a change in leadership isn’t enough to bring some developers back to the engine. Unityannouncedthat John Riccitiello - the company’s president, chief executive officer, chairman, and board of directors member - would “retire” from all of his roles.
Oct. 10, 2023
Baldur's Gate writer spent 20,000 hours playing D&D to turn him into an RPG expert
“It was ridiculous. I owe a lot to D&D. My friendships, my career, my mental stability.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate designer and writer James Ohlen says 20,000 hours of D&D practice are what prepared him for his role atBioWare. In an interview withRock, Paper, Shotgun, James Ohlen - who lent his writing and design talents to pretty much everything from Baldur’s Gate to Anthem during his 22 years at BioWare - outlined the sheer amount of time he spent playing Dungeons & Dragons before he found his job at BioWare.
Oct. 10, 2023
CRPG goodness meets horror Pokemon in this must-play Steam Next Fest demo from The Witcher remake devs
The Thaumaturge comes out this December, and it’s one to watch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Steam Next Festis well underway, but one of the digital event’s must-play demos is an unexpectedly great horror CRPG. The Thaumaturge comes from publisher 11 bit Studios and developer Fool’s Theory, who are also behind the forthcomingWitcher remakein collaboration withCD Projekt Red. But the studio had previously supported other heavyweight CRPGs through the door, including Larian’s two Divinity: Original Sin games.
Oct. 10, 2023
Darkwing Duck brings his own superhero team to comics in Justice Ducks #1
Disney’s Justice Ducks super-team is coming to comics in December When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The current Darkwing Duck comic title from Dynamite Entertainment is coming to an end, but the city of St. Canard will still have protectors in the form of the Justice Ducks, the legendary superhero team that got its start back in the original Darkwing Duck animated series.
Oct. 10, 2023
Diablo 4 Season 2 battle pass items aren't wowing fans: "This is very mid and worthy of skipping"
“I might play season 2 but I’m not buying that battle pass” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With the release ofDiablo 4 Season 2fast approaching, Blizzard has revealed the rewards players can expect in the new battle pass, and they’ve been met with a rather frosty reception. According toBlizzard’s official website, forDiablo 4Season 2, aka Season of Blood, the premium battle pass offerings include some vampire-themed armor - plus a matching set for your steed - the Famished Thoroughbred Mount, weapon skins, emotes, platinum, and other odds and ends.
Oct. 10, 2023
Doctor Who celebrates 60 year anniversary by releasing 800 episodes online
Each episode will have accessibility features for the first time ever When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Doctor Who is celebrating 60 years by releasing over 800 episodes on BBC iPlayer. The sci-fi fantasy show first premiered in 1963 and has cemented itself as a permanent fixture in pop culture history. This fall, fans will be able to stream the entire 800-plus episode series along with spin-offs like Sarah Jane Adventures, Torchwood, and Class, and the behind-the-scenes series Doctor Who Confidential.
Oct. 10, 2023
Fantastic Four gets an exciting update, and it sounds like it might finally break the Marvel mould
Fantastic Four will be “different,” the director has teased When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. “It’s different in so many ways,” Shakman toldCollider. “I wish I could be specific. I wish I could say more. But we are doing things very differently from a story standpoint, from an approach to the filmmaking standpoint, that really fits the material. I wish I could say more.
Oct. 10, 2023
First Japan's biggest stars, soon the entire world: Switch puzzler Suika Game sees sales jump "50,000 times" after an Among Us-grade viral boom
Sales of Suika Game, or Watermelon Game, have hit the moon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Watermelon Game is the latest Nintendo Switch game to go viral - two years after its release. As reported byAutomaton, Watermelon Game’s developer, Aladdin X, has said that sales of the Switch game have increased “by more than 50,000 times” compared to before the game went viral - which is pretty incredible.
Oct. 10, 2023
Gal Gadot, Jason Momoa, and the other Snyderverse stars won’t reprise their current roles in the DCU
James Gunn’s DCU marks a fresh start When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Momoa, Gal Gadot, and the other Snyderverse stars will not be back as their current roles inJames Gunn’s and Peter Safran’s DCU. According to a new report fromVariety, the actors will no longer be reprising their roles asAquamanandWonder Woman. We already knew theDCU Chapter One: Gods and Monstersslate marked the end of the road for several characters, including Henry Cavill as Superman and Ben Affleck as Batman, but it was thought both Momoa and Gadot may be back.
Oct. 10, 2023
Here's how to upgrade to an Xbox Series X for just $325 this Prime Day
A $100 discount and $75 worth of trade-in credit up for grabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amazon has cut the price of its refurbished Xbox Series X consoles by $50 this Prime Day. That means you can grab the new generation consolefor just $399.99(a full $100 off the $499.99 MSRP of a new device). That’s a solid saving by itself, but if you’re upgrading I’d draw your attention to a little ‘Trade-In and Save’ button on the right of the product page.
Oct. 10, 2023
Here's our first look at the upcoming Animal Crossing Lego collection - including Nook's Cranny
Unfortunately, we’ll have to wait until next year to build it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Almost a week after making everyAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsfan’s dream come true, Lego has revealed more details about its next Nintendo collection. On October 10, Lego shared an even better look at the upcomingAnimal Crossing Legocollection and revealed what sets will be up for grabs, when they’ll be released, and how much they’ll cost.
Oct. 10, 2023
How to eavesdrop in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Eavesdropping is a mechanic you need occasionally during missions in Assassin’s Creed Mirage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Knowing how to eavesdrop in Assassin’s Creed Mirage involves finding a hiding spot to activate the ability. It’s not something you can do anywhere which can be confusing when it appears in a mission. It can reveal opportunities or progressAssassin’s Creed Miragemission objectives.
Oct. 10, 2023
How to find the Assassin's Creed Mirage Excavation Site location
Search for clues about the missing Banu Musa brother at the Excavation Site in Assassin’s Creed Mirage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed Mirage Excavation Site holds clues to find the missing Musa brother, but you have to find the place first. Your investigation begins at the House of Wisdom, looking into Ahmad ibn Musa’s disappearance, which gets you a map showing you a rough location of the order’s guarded dig site inAssassin’s Creed Mirage.
Oct. 10, 2023
I struck gold with my first Metroidvania demo of Steam Next Fest, which feels like Bloodborne as a 2D Castlevania
The Last Faith is exactly what I was hoping for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I had a very specific hankering going into thisSteam Next Fest. I wanted a Gothic 2D Metroidvania with some Bloodborne vibes. I’ve just been in that kind of moodsince blasting through Lies of P, and frankly I thought it would be harder to scratch the itch.
Oct. 10, 2023
The Diablo 4 Prime Day deal I've been waiting for has arrived
A devilish deal When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve been holding off on buying Diablo 4, but Prime Day 2 just provided me with the perfect excuse to splash out on a copy. While I was originally keeping a look out for PS5 version discounts, you can actually pick up the cross-gen bundle right now for less. At a glance, it’ll look like you’re buying the game just for PS4, but don’t let its blue banner fool you, as it’ll actually let you upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free.
Oct. 10, 2023
I've been using this gaming headset for years and Prime Day just dropped a record low price
The Razer Barracuda X is now just $69.99 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Buy it if: ✅ You’re buying for Switch or PS5✅ You want to double up as regular headphones✅ EQ settings don’t interest you Don’t buy it if: ❌ You want to fall back on a wired connection❌ You don’t need Bluetooth Price Check:Walmart: $99.99|Best Buy: $69.
Oct. 10, 2023
If you love Game Pass as much as I do you need to see this Prime Day deal
The Backbone One has dropped to just $69.99 this Prime Day When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’ve played 32 games this year, and I own three of them. That’s the reality of our Game Pass world, and to be honest it’s one I’m pretty happy with. Having the luxury of a wad of gaming phones by my side certainly helps with the streamable titles, but nothing comes in quite so handy as theBackbone One.
Oct. 10, 2023
Jason Momoa to play Lobo in James Gunn's DCU
The talks have begun When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Momoa is leaving Aquaman behind and enteringJames Gunn’s DC Universe asLobo. Per a new report fromVariety, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom will mark Momoa’s last appearance as the classic DC hero – as the actor is trading the sea for some time in space. Momoa is in talks to play Lobo, an intergalactic bounty hunter with a foul mouth and a love for cigars.
Oct. 10, 2023
Knights of the Old Republic lead says he'd never want to make a follow-up because he's done with Star Wars
Tired of the Force, you are When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic’s lead designer reckons his version of a KOTOR threequel wouldn’t be great since he’s “all Star Wars’d out.” James Ohlen was a longtime developer at RPG factoryBioWare, where he worked for 22 years on games such as Dragon Age: Origins, Baldur’s Gate, Anthem, and more.
Oct. 10, 2023
Loki director on working with Tom Hiddleston and how season 2 centers on the God of Mischief facing up to his past
Exclusive: Dan DeLeeuw also chats to us about making the move from Marvel’s visual effects supervisor to director – and how the Russo Brothers helped his career When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dan DeLeeuw worked on bothAvengers: Infinity War,Avengers: EndgameandLoki(as well as a couple of other MCU projects before that), but he never actually interacted with franchise veteran Tom Hiddleston until he directed the actor in the hit Marvel TV series.
Oct. 10, 2023
Loki season 2 has massive debut weekend on Disney Plus
The new season of the Marvel show has had a massive opening weekend When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2has brought in massive numbers onDisneyPlus across its first three days streaming, becoming the second biggest season premiere of the year on the streamer. The latest series of the Marvel show is trailing onlyThe Mandalorian season 3as the biggest season debut of the year, according toDeadline.
Oct. 10, 2023
Meta Quest 3 review: "This generation of VR is heating up"
Overall, the Meta Quest 3 takes the excellent gaming chops of the Oculus Quest 2 and gives it a current-gen mixed reality refresh. While it improves on the Quest 2, it does so more in the ways two smartphones feel different from one year to the next. There are noticeable features that make you feel the leaps in technology, but I don’t feel the Quest 3 makes the Quest 2 obsolete - in fact, it might even strengthen its place in the market.
Oct. 10, 2023
Michael Mann says Heat 2 will be his next movie as he addresses Adam Driver rumors
The follow-up is both a prequel and a sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Michael Mann may be busy promoting his upcoming biopic Ferrari, but he’s found the time to let slip what his next movie will be. Speaking at aDeadlineevent, the Oscar-nominated director has confirmed his long-awaited Heat 2 is next. “Yes, Meg Gardiner and myself wrote the novel Heat 2, which came out right when we were shooting Ferrari,” he said of the upcoming follow-up.
Oct. 10, 2023
Ocean's 11 prequel producer says the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling film will do right by the franchise
Exclusive: Producer Josey McNamara teases Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling’s reunion project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling may still be riding high from their tremendous success with Greta Gerwig’sBarbie, but that hasn’t stopped them from lining up their next project. The duo are set to reunite soon for anOcean’s 11 prequelhelmed by Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment.
Oct. 10, 2023
Parody game Install Fee Tycoon rips into Unity: "Scam unwitting developers: get rich, and destroy the video game industry in the process!"
“It looks like you’re trying to defraud developers. I’m happy to help!” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Thebacklash to Unity’s controversial install feeshas now gone far enough to inspire the ultimate protest: a satirical idle game called Install Fee Tycoon. TheSteampage runs down the setup better than I can: “Chaos3D, the popular game engine, has started charging developers each time their games are installed in a bid to increase their stock price.
Oct. 10, 2023
Prepare to throw out a lot of your Diablo 4 builds after Season 2's itemization, class, and damage changes
As expected, Diablo 4: Season of Blood is a big ‘un When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4’s latest developer update revealed even more massive changes coming to Season 2, including class balance updates, itemization adjustments, and more. Last week’s dev update largely focused on sweepingquality of life updatesas well asa new 1 - 100 roadmap,changes to the Uber Unique drop rate, and aSteam version of the game.
Oct. 10, 2023
PS5 Slim is real and out in November
Sony has finally announced the revised PS5 model When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sonyhas finally confirmed that the long-rumoredPS5 Slimis real, and due out in November to give you a new option to play thebest PS5 games. As with the existing PS5 models, the Slim unit will come in a $500 USD version with an included UHD Blu-ray drive, and a digital-only model priced at $450.
Oct. 10, 2023
PSVR 2 gets its first discount on Prime Day - just as Meta Quest 3 hits the shelves
On this the day of my Quest 3’s launch… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As if that wasn’t enough,PSVR 2, which launched in February, has finally seen its first major discount in the US thanks to Prime Day. Down from its price of $549.99 in the US, it’s now only$509.15 at Amazon. This discount also stands in the UK, where it’s down from £529.
Oct. 10, 2023
Star Wars MMO lead discusses the weaknesses at the heart of the genre: "If open-world is the enemy of storytelling, multiplayer is the arch-villain"
Telling an epic story in a shared world is far from easy says Star Wars: The Old Republic dev James Ohlen When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Ohlen believes that multiplayer is the “arch villain” of storytelling, and he should know - he was, after all, game director for the massively multiplayer online title Star Wars: The Old Republic.
Oct. 10, 2023
Starfield's exploration would be so much better if I could hop on a Star Wars-style speeder
Opinion | Starfield is actually making me miss the Mako in Mass Effect When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’d have told me a month ago that stepping intoStarfieldwould actually make me pine for the Mako in Mass Effect, I wouldn’t have believed you. In fact, I’d have said you needed to make like Garrus and do some more calibrations.
Oct. 10, 2023
Thanksgiving's Eli Roth on how his fake Tarantino trailer became a 2023 'reboot'
Exclusive: Eli Roth’s new slasher is based on a fake trailer he made back in 2007, but in his mind, it’s a reboot of a banned flick from the 1980s When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s no denying that we’re living in the era of reboots and legacy sequels when it comes to the movie industry, particularly when it comes to horror.
Oct. 10, 2023
The Boys comic creator to write a "much darker" James Bond
The Boys co-creator Garth Ennis is tackling a new James Bond comic that takes Bond back to his roots When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer Garth Ennis, co-creator of The Boys, is about to get his hands on one of the most iconic characters in fiction for an all new comic - James Bond. But don’t expect the larger-than-life sci-fi super-spy of the long running movie franchise.
Oct. 10, 2023
A fascinating Marvel multiverse theory could explain what's going on with Renslayer and Kang in Loki season 2
Could this be Kang the Conqueror’s motivation? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Kang the Conqueroris shaping up to be a terrifying big bad inLoki season 2– and already from episode 1, we know that the villain andRavonna Renslayerhave a mysterious history together after Loki stumbled across an audio recording of them both. Not much has been revealed yet, but one Marvel theory might explain just why Kang is so intent on conquering the multiverse… and it all comes down to Renslayer.
Oct. 10, 2023
The most gorgeous JRPG in this Steam Next Fest is putting me through the stages of grief
Astra: Knights of Veda is not what I expected, but the game I want is in there somewhere When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When I stumbled uponAstra: Knights of Vedain the Steam Next Fine lineup, I genuinely thought I’d somehow missed an announcement from Dragon’s Crown and 13 Sentinels developer Vanillaware. This is totally on me for trying the demo without any research.
Oct. 10, 2023
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon showrunner breaks down episode 5's cameo
“It was an exciting way to send out a life raft, so to speak, and connect him to what everybody knows about his past” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains spoilers for The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon episode 5. If you’ve yet to tune in and don’t want to know what happens, turn back now.
Oct. 10, 2023
These are the 7 best Prime Day deals for gamers under $50
Our top budget picks for the bargain hunters When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The shelves are filled with Prime Day deals for gamers right now, thanks to Amazon’s second sale of the year dubbed ‘Big Deal Days’. Amongst all the four-figure gaming laptops and three-figure gaming headsets, though, are some fantastic budget-minded offers on games and accessories. Bargain hunters often have to sift through these heftier price tags to get to the goods, though, which is why we’re rounding up all the best Prime Day deals for gamers under $50.
Oct. 10, 2023
These are the 7 PS5 games I would buy this Prime Day
From Elden Ring to Ghost of Tsushima, you can save up to 50% with some of these PS5 Prime Day game deals. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Amid the litany of awesomePrime Day gaming dealsout there are some truly brilliant PS5 games. From Elden Ring to Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, some of the biggest games on the flagshipSonyconsole are going for record prices or very, very close to them.
Oct. 10, 2023
These Lego Star Wars kits have never been cheaper (and we don't expect them to be on Black Friday)
Net yourself the Lego Star Wars AT-AT set for $51 below RRP, or the adorable BD-1 droid for $30 off When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Update:The Prime Day Lego deals are over, so these offers have unfortunately now ended. To be precise, the AT-AT and BD-1 are almost back to full price. One of the best savings still live is the Jedi Starfighter for$23.
Oct. 10, 2023
This fairytale JRPG has about 18 different art styles, from Octopath Traveller to classic anime to Stardew Valley
Little Goody Two Shoes puts a Magical Girl spin on Red Riding Hood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This gorgeous fairytale-inspired JRPG looks like a Magical Girl anime with Octopath Traveller gameplay, but it’s definitely hiding something sinister. Little Goody Two Shoes is an upcoming RPG with horror and dating sim elements and some of the best magical girl anime-inspired visuals I’ve ever seen in a game.
Oct. 10, 2023
Ubisoft delays budding FPS XDefiant due to "inconsistencies in the game experience"
There’s no word on when to expect Ubisoft’s franchise crossover again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ubisofthas delayed its free-to-play franchise-blending shooterXDefiantindefinitely. The game had previously beendelayed due to certification issuesand was then slated to launch at the end of this month - October - at the latest. “Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Public Test Session and continues to stand alongside us as we build XDefiant,” reads the announcement posted to Twitter.
Oct. 10, 2023
I use this keypad for all my FPS games on PC, and it's currently on sale for Prime Day
Not a fan of WASD? You should know about these custom keypads When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I have the very fortunate position of getting to review the latest and greatest gaming controllers for a living. If you ask me to pick a side on the controller-versus-mouse-and-keyboard war, I will knowingly go down swinging, and pick a gamepad pretty much every time.
Oct. 9, 2023
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum was a $15.9 million flop, according to new behind-the-scenes report
A bumpy production led to a bumpy launch When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. German developer Daedalic Entertainment reportedly used around $15.9 million to makeThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum- an amount that wasn’t recuperated after the game’s critical and commercial underperformance. The budget comes courtesy of a new video report from outlet Game Two (spotted byKnoebel), who interviewed 32 current and former employees about Gollum’s bumpy behind-the-scenes production.
Oct. 9, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage's Animus Glitch effects happen because Basim is too elite to be contained
The Animus can’t keep up with Basim When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s special move glitches because the Animus can’t keep up with Basim - he’s just that good. As revealed by GameInformer’s Wesley LeBlanc on Twitter, there’s actually a reason behind Basim’s special move glitching inAssassin’s Creed Mirage. If you take a look at the video below, you can see that Basim performs an attack that sees him lock on various enemies and teleport towards them to take them out one by one.
Oct. 9, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 and Redfall are two different kinds of proof that we need more vampires in video games
Opinion | Bloodhunt is just a start, but it shows how well vampires can work in action games When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From Astarion’s breakout popularity inBaldur’s Gate 3to the searing disappointment ofRedfall, it’s been a varied year for video game vampires. On one hand, I don’t know too many people who are still playingArkane’s vamp-slaying FPS right now in October (despite itsrecent 60 FPS update), but on the other, I also know that Redfall was enough of a letdown that it speaks to something deeper.
Oct. 9, 2023
Batman has finally crossed the line with his greatest failure
Gotham War reopens old wounds for Batman and Red Hood When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheGotham Warcrossover event has turned Batman against Catwoman andmost of the Bat Family, with the Dark Knight resorting to increasingly questionable tactics in his fight against crime. However, the storyline also highlights the strained relationship between Bruce Wayne and his most complicated Robin, Jason Todd.
Oct. 9, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 players baffled to find cheaters in a PlayStation-only beta
Needless to say, beta players aren’t happy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3players can’t believe there are cheaters in the PlayStation-only beta already. The firstModern Warfare 3 open betastarted this weekend just gone and, as reported by @ModernWarzone on Twitter, it seems not even its PlayStation exclusivity could stop players from cheating. According to the tweet below, it didn’t take long for cheaters and hackers to infiltrate the new Call of Duty title - supposedly using “jailbroken and modded PlayStation 4 consoles.
Oct. 9, 2023
Gen V episode 4’s big blackout scene is hiding something very sinister
Something bigger is going on at Godolkin University When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Boys spin-off showGen Vfollows a group of teenage Supes navigating their powers amid the overwhelming world of college life. And if that wasn’t enough, in the past few episodes, it’s become even more clear that a troubling conspiracy is happening behind the scenes. This comes to a head in episode 4 when Sam, who has escaped a horrendous ordeal in ‘The Woods’, goes in search of revenge.
Oct. 9, 2023
Greta Gerwig says her next movie is already giving her nightmares
Greta Gerwig is already working on her next project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Barbiedirector Greta Gerwig is already working on her next movie – and it sounds like it’s seriously stressing her out. Speaking at a Q&A as part of London Film Festival, Gerwig talked about her next project, though crucially didn’t reveal any details about what that might actually be.
Oct. 9, 2023
Guillermo del Toro's scrapped Star Wars movie was about Jabba the Hutt – but the director is totally cool with it being canceled
Del Toro’s Star Wars movie ended up being canned When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Guillermo del Tororecently shared that he was working on a Star Wars moviethat ended up scrapped – and the director has since revealed what exactly the movie was set to be about after an initial cryptic tease of the letters “J” and “BB.” “We had the rise and fall of Jabba the Hutt, so I was super happy,” Guillermo said in a Q&A hosted byCollider.
Oct. 9, 2023
Harry Potter director says Prisoner of Azkaban is "definitely" a horror film
Exclusive: Alfonso Cuarón believes his Harry Potter film is a horror movie When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Alfonso Cuarón’s foray into the Wizarding World,Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, is probably the most atmospheric of the entire series, with ghastly, soul-sucking dementors, a howling werewolf hunting its young prey through a terrifying forest, and even time travel.
Oct. 9, 2023
Ke Huy Quan's brilliant first scene in Loki season 2 helped the team figure out the show's time travel rules
Exclusive: Loki executive producer Kevin Wright recalls how they kept track of the Marvel series' time travel antics during production When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This article contains mild spoilers for Loki season 2 episode 1. One episode intoLoki season 2, and things have already gotten… very timey wimey. With Sylvie having killed He Who Remains in the season 1 finale throwing the Sacred Timeline out of whack, the new chapter opens with the titular hero trying to fix the TVA’s Temporal Loom before it’s overloaded with branches and well, basically, destroys everything.
Oct. 9, 2023
Loki season 2 has hidden an X-Men Easter egg in plain sight
Did you spot it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2has brought thetime-slippingGod of Mischief back to our screens – and hidden an X-Men Easter egg in plain sight. Look closely when the crew are about to head outside to try and fix Loki’s time-hopping issue, and you’ll see the doors to theTVAlook suspiciously like the doors found in the X-Mansion.
Oct. 9, 2023
This PS2 JRPG treasure trove spanning 29 years confirms that the Final Fantasy 16 lead was the perfect choice for Clive
“I’ve never let them go” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 16’sClive has again flexed his impressive archive of series history. Ben Starr, the actor behind Final Fantasy 16’s main man Clive, recently took to Twitter to show off his old PlayStation and PlayStation 2 memory cards, which supposedly hold his saves for the series’ classics. “These memory cards have my original saves from FFVI, FFVII, FFVIII, FFIX, FFX, and FFXII,” wrote Starr in a selfie with the cards, “I’ve never let them go.
Oct. 9, 2023
Starfield penthouse owner loses "couple of thousand pieces of armor" as New Atlantis quests reset the whole planet
Another reason to stay off New Atlantis When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Owning aStarfieldpenthouse has one notable downside: you risk losing everything if the property is stationed in New Atlantis. Since launch last month, some players have been discovering a bug that resets theirStarfield citypenthouse and removes every item inside. A recent post on the game’s subreddit mentions that a “couple of thousand pieces of armor/weaponry/misc items” inexplicably phased out of existence.
Oct. 9, 2023
Starfield update offers FOV options, but players are underwhelmed by dearth of changes
The latest Starfield patch is very small When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfield update 1.7.36 has just dropped, and amid a handful of performance fixes is the ability to tweak your FOV settings. The FOV tweak is the headline (and indeed the only substantial) change in the latest Starfieldupdate. From today, whether you’re using first- or third-person perspective, you’ll be able to adjust your field of view via the settings menu.
Oct. 9, 2023
The Continental director breaks down the finale, John Wick Easter eggs, and teases a potential season 2
EXCLUSIVE: We take a deep dive into The Continental’s finale with the director and stunt coordinator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning - the following article features major spoilers for all episodes of The Continental. John Wick spin-off seriesThe Continentalwas certainly full of surprises, concluding with anexplosive finalewhich saw Winston finally take on Cormac and his army. Amidst all the action was the reveal of former police detective KD’s (Mishel Prada) true identity, as she tells Winston (Colin Woodell) that the house he and his brother Frankie (Ben Robson) set fire to when they were children was actually her home.
Oct. 9, 2023
A major Gen V character had a secret cameo in The Boys season 3
Marie Moreau appeared in a brief moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen Vexpands the world of The Boys into college as a new generation of Supes deal with the consequences of Vought’s experiments. However, while focusing on a different bunch of characters, it seems the two shows may be more interlinked than viewers realized. Not only are there a number ofThe Boys cast cameoing in Gen V(Victoria Neuman andSoldier Boy have been confirmed), but it seems like it has worked the other way around too.
Oct. 9, 2023
PlayStation Plus banner suggests The Last of Us 2 could be joining the Premium collection
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. PlayStation Plus subscribers are theorizing thatThe Last of Us 2is on its way to the service’s Premium tier due to a new banner onPS5. You may want to wait it out if you are considering trying out The Last of Us 2 via PlayStation Plus (that is, if it actually does find its way to the platform) as rumours of aThe Last of Us 2 remasterhave recently been circling.
Oct. 8, 2023
The most exciting puzzle game this year releases “specially tailored” demo with mind-bending puzzles
The Talos Principle 2 slowly walks to release When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new demo invites you to try The Talos Principle 2, the sequel to an incredible philosophical puzzler. Developer Croteam officiallyannounced the sequelearlier this summer, showing off some epic futuristic vistas and mind-bending puzzles in the process. The Talos Principle 2 also seems to have retained the same heavy, philosophical musings from the original game, with a heavy emphasis on an ancient civilisation and the robotics that have taken their place.
Oct. 8, 2023
Learning to Love Myself as Lara: Gender Euphoria in Tomb Raider
Opinion | “Attraction, I reasoned back then, only later coming to terms and accepting the feeling as yearning.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. What do we talk about when we talk about Tomb Raider? Growing up in the ’90s and early ’00s, it tended to be one of two things among my friends: trapping the butler in Croft Manor’s walk-in freezer, or Lara’s prodigious polygon breasts.
Oct. 8, 2023
Lies Of P makes a cheesy Dark Souls strategy way more effective and now nobody can resist it
“Undeniably the best” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The surprisingly great Pinocchio Soulslike made a tried and true Dark Souls strategy even more effective, and now players can’t stop cheesing it. Spamming throwable items in Dark Souls is an easy (easier) way to get through near-unbeatable sections. Sure, gathering enough items and lobbing them at bosses can be long, sometimes tedious, and always cheesy, but the boss' health bar was always whittled down to zero.
Oct. 8, 2023
Ridley Scott has chopped down his Napoleon director’s cut, but it's still over 4 hours
Exclusive: Ridley Scott has given an update on the director’s cut of his upcoming historical epic Napoleon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott is no stranger to a director’s cut, and his upcoming movie Napoleon will be no different. The director, known for an incredible body of work that includesGladiator, Alien, and Blade Runner, has been open about his plans for a director’s cut of his new film, Napoleon.
Oct. 8, 2023
The Hunger Games prequel introduces a very different version of Snow: "You see him break bad"
Exclusive: We speak to director Francis Lawrence about The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Hunger Games prequel movie The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes promises a very different version of Coriolanus Snow than we’ve met before. “We start in a very different place with Snow,” director Francis Lawrence tellsTotal Film magazinein the new issue, which hits newsstands on Thursday, October 12.
Oct. 8, 2023
Zoo Tycoon meets fantasy dinosaurs is the best game pitch I’ve heard all year - and the game looks swell too
Fantastic Haven is an ecologically friendly city-builder When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An upcoming game describes itself asZoo Tycoon, but with fantastic creatures. All I can say to that pitch is: finally. Goblinz Publishing have announced the upcoming Fantastic Haven, which is a chill management game about building a refuge for adorable creatures. There are also some city-building elements attached, as you choose where to build your magical sanctuary and slowly construct infrastructure to house even more creatures, research new technologies, and help your animal friendos prosper.
Oct. 8, 2023
Starfield athlete maxes out gymnastics to resurrect an old Oblivion tradition
High jumping into orbit When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneStarfieldplayer has resurrected an ancient tradition from Oblivion that involves reaching unreal heights with an almighty jump. Older-school Bethesda enjoyers might remember a viral Oblivion challenge that had players maxing out certain stats and taking advantage of glitches to performultra epic high jumps. A Starfield player has now almost recreated the incredible feat in Bethesda’s newest RPG juggernaut, turning the game’s central city into a platformer’s paradise.
Oct. 7, 2023
Begbie star confirms his Trainspotting spin-off series is being written and will be six episodes long
EXCLUSIVE: Robert Carlyle gives us the latest update on the upcoming show When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Whilst there is no estimated release date right now for The Blade Artist, Carlyle is back on our screens very soon in COBRA: Rebellion. The explosive third instalment of that series will begin airing on Sky Max and NOW from 12 October, with Carlyle returning as Prime Minister Sutherland.
Oct. 7, 2023
Call of Duty beta Twitch drops revealed for Modern Warfare 3 and Warzone
Even if you didn’t snag a beta key, you can earn rewards by watching people play the beta When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionhas revealed the Twitch drops for theModern Warfare 3 open beta. This weekend is the first chance the general public has had to playCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, but it’s exclusive to PS5 and PS4.
Oct. 7, 2023
Exciting underwater Soulslike no longer sends players to Crab Hell
But there’s still a handgun cheat in Another Crab’s Treasure When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Following on from a new demo, the studio behind Another Crab’s Treasure have fixed a bug that sent players to “Crab Heaven/Crab Hell” depending on your perspective. Another Crab’s Treasure comes from developer Aggro Crab and is the crustacean Soulslike you might have seen go viral over the last few months.
Oct. 7, 2023
Pikachu isn't just a great detective for a Pokemon, but a damn good detective in its own right
Opinion | Detective Pikachu is surely more than just a clue-hunting mascot When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s not hard to see why, but if you had to make any Pokemon a detective, you’d choose Pikachu. It’s the brand mascot, about as recognizable as Mickey Mouse and no stranger to personification. It spent 25 years as Ash Ketchum’s best pal, so when it came time to perform police procedural work (and be voiced by Ryan Reynolds in a blockbuster film adaptation), Pikachu was ready for the promotion.
Oct. 7, 2023
Ridley Scott teases Denzel Washington’s role in Gladiator 2: "He’s a rich guy carrying a grudge"
Exclusive: Napoleon director Ridley Scott talks to Total Film about the upcoming sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahead of the release of his new epic Napoleon, director Ridley Scott sits down with Total Film to discuss his past, present, and future projects, including the long-awaited follow-up to his 2000s smash hitGladiator. The sequel stars Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Barry Keoghan, and Denzel Washington, whose role has been left unclear, until now.
Oct. 7, 2023
The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 staff unionise after three waves of layoffs at CDPR this year
CD Projekt Red workers join unionisation efforts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redemployees have joined others in the Polish video game industry to unionise after three rounds of layoffs at theCyberpunk 2077studio. The unionising developers say their goal is “improving their workplace/industry standards in a way that has legal power and amplifies their voices". The union, however, said the redundancies “created a tremendous amount of stress and insecurity, affecting our mental health and leading to the creation of this union in response.
Oct. 7, 2023
Tears of the Kingdom doesn't have Breath of the Wild's iconic Guardians, so one player built their own to terrorise Hyrule
With Korok bullying space included When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom’sversion of Hyrule almost felt peaceful without Breath Of The Wild’s aggressive Guardians hunting around. But one fan seems to have disagreed, as they’ve built their very own terror machine in-game. As you can see in the video embedded below, originally posted on the Hyrule Engineering subreddit, user ExulantBen has been working on the machine for “the past like 10 days,” and the results would be pretty scary if you were a bokoblin.
Oct. 6, 2023
What’s the fastest car in Forza Motorsport?
Take a look at the highest PI rated cars, speed stats and overall performance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But that’s not the whole story, as you need to be on a long straight like that to really reap the benefits of such a car, as it doesn’t have terrific traction on the corners, at least not compared to an F1 car.
Oct. 6, 2023
Ahsoka season 2 theories suggest it could feature a big redemption for Shin Hati
Could Shin turn to the light? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka season 2isn’t confirmed just yet, but it’s looking very likely – and that means the Star Wars community is busy speculating about what the future could have in store. TheAhsoka finaleended with Shin Hati alone, but taking charge of some bandits on Peridea. Her mentor Baylan Skoll, meanwhile, set off topotentially seize a great destinyassociated withthe Mortis godsinRay Stevenson’s final scene.
Oct. 6, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage ending explained
Let’s walk through everything that happens in the Assassin’s Creed Mirage ending and how that ties into Basim’s journey in Valhalla When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’re trying to figure out the Assassin’s Creed Mirage ending, you’re not alone, as it’s pretty confusing spectacle, especially if you didn’t play AC Valhalla. There’s a lot to take in, between Basim’s discoveries about himself, his relationships with Nehal and Roshan, and everything that happens to the Hidden Ones, so I’ve broken it down as best as I can to help you understand how Assassin’s Creed Mirage ends.
Oct. 6, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage fans already campaigning for more stealth-based games with Assassin's Creed Red on the horizon
Back to back stabs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Miragewas released just yesterday, but fans are already hoping for more stealth-centric adventures in the series, specifically in regards toAssassin’s Creed Red. One happy (but still hungry) fan penned their request on the series subreddit. “Dear Ubi,” user Turul9 wrote, “Please let [Ubisoft] Bordeaux make another stealth-focused AC game with full budget at full price.
Oct. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 hotfix 9 lets you create an army of horrible Hirelings
Surely this can’t end well When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3hotfix nine is officially here, and it’ll let you create an army of messed up Hirelings. Hotfix nine went live earlier today. As the tweet below says, the headline feature of the hotfix is the fact that you can now change your Hirelings' appearances,utilizing the Magic Mirrorthat was previously introduced so you could change your own appearance.
Oct. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 NPC one-ups the odd Skyrim guards: "My cat killed a rat and then got arrested"
Rat, druid, what’s the difference? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3player made a grave mistake and accidentally got their cat arrested for murder, (In-game, I should add), effectively one-upping the spontaneous weirdness of Skyrim’s NPCs. Just when we thought players had exhausted everything there was to do in Baldur’s Gate 3, another post on the game’s subreddit comes to prove us wrong.
Oct. 6, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player uses a single D&D spell to illustrate why the RPG's level cap has to exist
Those seventh-level spells start to get a bit too useful When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ABaldur’s Gate 3player has provided a really good example of why the game’s level cap has to be set firmly at level 12. This article contains spoilers for Karlach’s story in Baldur’s Gate 3. Earlier this year,Baldur’s Gate 3 director Swen Vincke commented on the level cap of 12.
Oct. 6, 2023
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a cool, downright fun spiritual successor to Jet Set Radio
Indie Spotlight | Bomb Rush Cyberfunk has a fire soundtrack and the slick moves to match When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There was a moment in Bomb Rush Cyberfunk that made me feel like I was a bonafide skateboarding pro. After earning enough rep on the streets by spray painting tags, I was finally facing up against one of the rival crews known as ‘The Franks’ in the setting of New Amsterdam.
Oct. 6, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 player finds a Marvel easter egg in the form of vampire hunter Blade
“Some MF-er always trying to ice skate uphill in NC” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077seemingly has a new Blade Easter Egg. In the Reddit post below, a Cyberpunk 2077 player found themselves facing off against Frank Blade himself - or someone that looked and acted very much like him at least. “Wesley Hunt,” as he’s known in Night City, was found surrounded by bodies, all of which looked like they’d been sliced apart by a katana.
Oct. 6, 2023
Debate over Resident Evil 4 Remake's yellow paint resurfaces as devs explain just how much help players really need: "Realism is less immersive"
Sometimes devs just gotta make things really, really obvious When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Devs and players are once again going back-and-forth on the yellow paint that Resident Evil 4 Remake uses to highlight environmental fixtures like climbable ladders and lootable barrels. This isn’tthe firstoreven second timethis particular design choice has sparked debate, but the arguments and anecdotes coming from the latest discussion are probably the best ones yet.
Oct. 6, 2023
First look at Peaky Blinder's creator Steven Knight's brand new gritty drama
This Town, is coming like a ghost town… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. From the same mind that brought us Peaky Blinders comes a new six-part British television series for BBC One called This Town, a gritty drama set in 1980s Birmingham at the height of the grass music scene. According to the BBC, the drama created by Peaky’s Steven Knight and directed by Paul Whittington follows “an extended family and four young people who are drawn into the world of ska and two-tone music,” a popular scene in Birmingham and Coventry born in the late ‘70s.
Oct. 6, 2023
Follow a more "fierce, ferocious" Matt Murdock in Daredevil: Black Armor
Interview | Writer DG Chichester talks about returning to Daredevil for the upcoming Black Armor limited series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Daredevil’s classic all red costume is one of the most striking superhero designs in the Marvel Universe. But back in the ’90s, Matt Murdock temporarily switched things up by donning a suit of plated black and red armor.
Oct. 6, 2023
Gen V's Jordan Li is the most interesting TV superhero we've seen in years
The boys, the girls, and the bigenders When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V, the college campus spin-off of Amazon Prime Video’s ultra-cynical, ultra-violent, and ultra-entertaining superhero satire, has made a three-point landing on our screens. Taking place after season 3 of The Boys, this side-story moves the action to the Godolkin University, where the next generation of superheroes are grappling with the now-widespread knowledge that they were injected with Compound V as infants, all while attempting to successfully brand themselves as future protectors and celebrities in the Vought corporation’s media machine.
Oct. 6, 2023
Goated Baldur's Gate 3 sound designer learned blacksmithing IRL to make the RPG's realistic metal clanking noises
Performance check: Success! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An extremely dedicatedBaldur’s Gate 3sound designer learned blacksmithing in real life in order to forge metal foot guards to create realistic “metal clank” noises for Larian’s acclaimed RPG. Sound designer Glenn Gullskjegg Goa recently uploaded a video titled “Baldur’s Gate 3: Sabaton armor for recording session,” in which a person clad in metal armor - at least from the ankles down - can be seen clanking around in various stepping and dancing motions.
Oct. 6, 2023
Gorgeous motorbike Metroidvania flies to the top of my wishlist with the coolest idea of 2023: "A mother coyote that reloads her gun doing backflips"
Laika: Aged Through Blood is out later this month When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Laika: Aged Through Blood promises a “Motorvania” where a “mother coyote reloads her gun doing backflips” on a motorcycle, and that’s all I need to hear. If that doesn’t immediately draw your attention to this stellar-looking indie game, I don’t know what will. Earlier today, October 6, developer Brainwash Gang affirmed that Laika: Aged Through Blood will be out later this month on October 19 on PC - and there’s aSteamdemo available right now.
Oct. 6, 2023
How Ubisoft transformed Assassin's Creed Mirage protagonist Basim from evil to endearing
Interview | An antagonist in Valhalla, Basim Ibn Ishaq is back in the form of Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s hero When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. But while much of Mirage’s pre-release marketing was indeed centered on its back-to-basics mechanical trappings, the fact that its protagonist is another series stalwart is arguably just as integral to what it aims to achieve.
Oct. 6, 2023
I am once again asking you to play the underrated open-world gem Ghostwire: Tokyo now that it's free via Amazon Prime
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ghostwire: Tokyo, the most underrated open-world FPS from last year, is free for a limited time via Amazon Prime. I was entrancedby Ghostwire: Tokyo’s haunted metropolis andstories of lovelorn yureiright from the beginning, but earlier this yearit got a major update that improved its combat dramaticallyand added a genius, full-throated horror mission, making it an even easier recommend.
Oct. 6, 2023
I don't want to alarm anyone but the Stardew Valley 1.6 update might let your pets wear hats
My favorite Stardew Valley mod is being made official When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The upcomingStardew Valley1.6 update will add one of the best features I’ve ever seen for the farming sim - dogs and cats wearing hats. On October 5, Eric ‘ConcernedApe’ Barone shared yet another teaser for the upcoming Stardew Valley 1.6 update on Twitter. There wasn’t much context to the tweet, all the developer shared was four images of two cats and two dogs wearing a variety of hats - accompanied by the caption: “Hats on cats (and dogs).
Oct. 6, 2023
Loki season 2 episode 1 post-credits scene features a neat Thor Easter egg
That location is intriguing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! We’re getting into spoiler territory for Loki season 2 episode 1 below. So, make sure you’re up to date before reading on. The second season of Loki sees the God of Mischief barrel back into the TVA after the dramatic events at the End of Time withHe Who Remains.
Oct. 6, 2023
Loki season 2 will see the Marvel villain-turned-good guy lean into his darker side again, says producer
Exclusive: Kevin Wright and Dan DeLeeuw open up about Tom Hiddleston’s new “introspective” God of Mischief, as the most watched Marvel series returns When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Loki was first introduced in the MCU, there was no doubting he was a villain. Bitter over his father Odin’s favoritism towards his other son, Thor, the God of Mischief made it his mission to wreak havoc across Asgard and beyond, ultimately launching an attack on the Avengers and New York City.
Oct. 6, 2023
Loki season 2, episode 1 has everyone wondering who was ringing the phone
Loki theories are flying When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forLoki season 2, episode 1! Turn back now if you’re not up to date! Loki season 2 opens with tons ofTime-Slippingweirdness, but one moment in particular has everyone theorizing. Towards the end of the episode, Loki slips further along the timeline to the near-future. He hears a phone ringing and heads towards it, but doesn’t pick up.
Oct. 6, 2023
MMO player in a league of their own jumpscares their game's entire community with an unassuming screenshot that took 21,840 hours to make
Old School RuneScape skillers are built different, but this is a special case When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. With a screenshot that only gets more terrifying the longer you look at it, one Old School RuneScape player has lured in and subsequently flabbergasted the MMO’s community. The screenshot in question was posted earlier today, October 6, and has since grown white-hot on the OSRS subreddit.
Oct. 6, 2023
Moon Knight and Loki season 2 have a surprising crossover
The Easter egg didn’t make it into the episode, though When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2has kicked off onDisneyPlus, and amid all theTime-Slippingweirdness there’s a fun crossover withMoon Knight– though, the Easter egg didn’t actually make it into the finished episode. The following will containlight spoilers for Loki season 2, episode 1! In the opening of the Loki episode, the God of Mischief is being chased through theTVA, prompting an escape in a bright yellow hover car.
Oct. 6, 2023
Rebel Moon director's cuts will add to the story – and not just be deleted scenes
Exclusive: The Rebel Moon director’s cuts won’t be quite like regular director’s cuts When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rebel Moon,Zack Snyder’s sci-fi epic based on an old Star Wars pitch, is hitting Netflix in two parts. In classicZack Snyderfashion, though, the director is already working on R-rated director’s cuts of each film that will offer deeper character beats and even more gloriously violent speedramped action.
Oct. 6, 2023
Ridley Scott couldn’t stop thinking about Paul Mescal after watching Normal People, so he cast him in Gladiator 2
Exclusive: Ridley Scott tells Total Film about casting Paul Mescal for the Gladiator sequel in the new issue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ridley Scott says the decision to cast Paul Mescal as the lead of Gladiator 2 was all down to Normal People. Mescal will play Commodus' nephew Lucius in the long-awaited sequel to the beloved first movie.
Oct. 6, 2023
Solo dev releases cute but "merciless" city-building roguelike after 9 years of work to near-flawless user reviews
Dot dot dotAGE When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One solo developer has been making this cute village builder for almost a decade, and it’s finally out now. Dotage (stylised as DotAGE) puts you in the shoes of a bearded village elder who leads his Pips (or peeps or just fellow villagers) as they struggle to survive an impending apocalypse.
Oct. 6, 2023
Starfield explorers pocket 240,000 credits in secret location, claim it's the game's most underrated "gold mine"
So that’s where the Ecliptic hides their money When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Starfieldexplorers have stumbled upon an absolute treasure trove of loot and contraband, and they’re already claiming it’s the RPG’s most underrated location. “There’s a location in the Jaffa system on Jaffa IV called Vulture’s Roost, which I visited on a whim based on a slate I’d found at an abandoned weapons outpost,” explains one spacefarer on the Starfield subreddit, “and y’all, this place is a fantastic location for finding tons of loot and contraband.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Bikeriders review: "This absorbing study of a Chicago motorcycle crew thrums with Scorsese-isms"
You can almost smell the asphalt in this elegiac drama about outsiders forging a fraternity from leather, fuel and chrome. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The Bikeriders had its European premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. Here’s our review… “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a biker…” Ok, nobody actually says that line in Jeff Nichols’ absorbing study of a Chicago motorcycle crew living their lives on two wheels at the tailpipe of the 1960s.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer director on the "magical experience" of working with Ellen Burstyn
Exclusive: David Gordon Green talks to GamesRadar+ about Ellen Burstyn’s return to The Exorcist franchise When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Exorcist: Believergoes where no Exorcist follow-up has gone before: it brings back the character of Chris MacNeil, played by Academy Award winner Ellen Burstyn. Director David Gordon Green is no stranger to bringing stars back to their respective franchises, having convinced Jamie Lee Curtis to sign back on to Halloween for the franchise’s final three films.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer – Why David Gordon Green and Jason Blum decided to make a new chapter
Total Film sits down with the director and famed horror producer to get the head-spinning story on The Exorcist: Believer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When Total Film sits down with director David Gordon Green and producer Jason Blum to discuss The Exorcist: Believer, it’s not the first time they’ve faced this question. It is, in fact, exactly what they were asking themselves when they decided to follow their Halloween trilogy by adopting a Holy Grail horror IP that exceeds the cultural significance of even John Carpenter’s seminal slasher.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Last of Us 2: Remastered seemingly confirmed by Naughty Dog dev
A dev on the project has listed the game on his LinkedIn profile When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It appears The Last of Us 2: Remastered is on the way, as accidentally confirmed by one ofNaughty Dog’s developers. As spotted by @DomTheBombYT on Twitter, one of Naughty Dog’s developers has listed the project on theirLinkedIn profile- all but confirming its existence.
Oct. 6, 2023
The Wolf Among Us 2 is unaffected as Telltale lays off an unspecified number of developers
It’s not clear if the newly-acquired Flavourworks is also affected by the layoffs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Telltale has laid off an unspecified number of developers. Telltale itself released the statement just below yesterday, October 5, in the late hours of the day. The Wolf Among Us 2 studio confirmed that a number of developers had been let go, but stopped short of confirming how many staffers had been impacted by the cuts.
Oct. 6, 2023
Totally Killer director talks new Blumhouse slasher-comedy that’s "Back to the Future meets Scream"
Exclusive: Director Nahnatchka Khan on true crime, time travel, and Kiernan Shipka’s final girl When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Totally Killer follows 16-year-old Jamie, played by Kiernan Shipka, whose mother, Pam (Julie Bowen) was the only survivor of a serial killer who targeted her high school friendship group in 1987. After the killer strikes again in the present day, Jamie travels back in time to try and stop the Sweet Sixteen Killer once and for all.
Oct. 6, 2023
What is time-slipping in Loki season 2? Why the God of Mischief keeps glitching, explained
Tom Hiddleston’s unlikely hero is having a rough time of it in the first few episodes of Loki season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning! This article contains mild spoilers for Loki season 2 episode 1. If you’ve yet to tune in and don’t want to know anything that happens, turn back now! Tom Hiddleston’s unlikely hero is having a tough time of it in the first episode ofLoki season 2.
Oct. 6, 2023
What the Loki season premiere's post credits sequence could mean for the MCU
What’s the significance of that specific location in the Marvel Universe? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 has now premiered onDisneyPlus, and the streaming series is jumping straight back into the story from season 1. But the very end of the season premiere, its post-credits scene, could be foreshadowing something monumental and dire for Loki’s future, and for the future of the MCU.
Oct. 6, 2023
What’s the best Forza Motorsport graphics mode?
Performance mode, Visuals or Performance Ray Tracing? What’s best? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Check out what we think isthe fastest car in Forza Motorsportto help you win races. And check out the completeForza Motorsport car listoverall for more options. Forza Motorsport is a great-looking game whatever graphics settings you choose from Performance, Performance Ray Tracing or Visual mode.
Oct. 6, 2023
After 5 years, a dead cult-favorite multiplayer shooter gets revived for one weekend, and I can't tell if this is game preservation heaven or hell
Not like this When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Five years after it was put in the grave, the free-to-play hero shooter Gigantic is back for one weekend only, and while the game’s fans are thrilled to have even a brief opportunity to play it once again I can’t help but wonder if this is a new circle of game preservation hell.
Oct. 6, 2023
Zelda Tears of the Kingdom engineer makes surprising breakthrough: Cows are OP
I can’t wait to see players use this to their advantage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. AZelda: Tears of the Kingdomplayer has made a surprising discovery; cows are weirdly OP. As spotted in the Hyrule Engineering subreddit, one player has made a potential breakthrough and it’s all thanks to a literal raging bull. As you can see from the clip below, the cows are unsuspectedly fast - all you need to do to see this for yourself is get them in a homemade trap and let them do the rest.
Oct. 5, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage sneaks in unpopular anti-piracy software hours before launch
Players aren’t happy that reviewers didn’t get to play with Denuvo enabled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Mirageadded a deeply unpopular anti-piracy feature just hours before launch, and well after reviews had gone live. A new post on Reddit called attention to the update yesterday, October 4, hours before Assassin’s Creed Mirage launched around the world earlier today on October 5.
Oct. 5, 2023
A pair of disembodied legs in Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.5 sparks theories about the MMO's next playable race
Theories also abound about new NPCs and a graphics overhaul When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Final Fantasy 14’s latest patch features a truly bizarre character model that’s been cut in half, and it could be hiding secrets yet to come. Be warned: spoilers for Final Fantasy 14’s patch 6.5 follow! Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.5went live yesterday, October 4, so naturally dedicated MMO players have already seen and done all the new main scenario quests.
Oct. 5, 2023
Ahsoka theory predicts Baylan Skoll is seeking a huge destiny
What is Baylan up to? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forAhsoka episode 8! Turn back now if you haven’t seen the finale yet! Ahsokaends on a pretty huge cliffhanger, asGrand Admiral Thrawnescapes back to the main galaxy – withEzra Bridgerin tow – whileAhsoka TanoandSabine Wrenare left stranded on Peridea. That isn’t all, though. Ray Stevenson’s Baylan Skoll is also seenheading off seeking his own quest, and his storyline ends with the former Jedi standing on a statue of a Force god and overlooking a valley.
Oct. 5, 2023
10 Assassin's Creed Mirage tips to help you become a Master Assassin
The back-to-basics of Assassin’s Creed Mirage means you’ve got master stealth assassination When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. My Assassin’s Creed Mirage tips will help you master this more classical AC game, with a greater focus on stealth and parkour over recent RPG elements.Assassin’s Creed Mirageditches a lot of the idea of recent games for a focus on stealth, tougher combat, with simplified skill trees and upgrade resources to chase after.
Oct. 5, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage update 1.0.2 stops Basim being killed by elevators
New fear unlocked: Death by elevator When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The firstAssassin’s Creed Mirageupdate has stopped Basim from being killed by elevators, which has got to be helpful to players. On October 4, the day before Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s launch, developerUbisoftshared the patch notes for the game’s latest update. In Update 1.0.2, plenty of subtle fixes have been made to ensure a smooth launch for players.
Oct. 5, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3's "Worst Spell" competition heats up as Bards enter their own worthless contender - and it's just as bad in D&D
Countercharm really is “pointless” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3players are once again pitching for the game’s most pointless skill - and this time they’ve settled on Countercharm. Countercharm is a Bard-centric ability. It lets you and your nearby allies gain advantage on Saving Throws to resist being Charmed or Frightened for three turns. It can also only be learned if you’re a Bard of level six or higher.
Oct. 5, 2023
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3's new Create-a-Class system is all about tactical vests
Vests, gloves, and boots let you build your class this time around When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developers behind the upcomingCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3have revealed a few details on how the new Create-a-Class system, which is all about picking a tactical vest and stuffing it full of the gear you want. Modern Warfare 3 lets you choose between a set of tactical vests - there are four in the upcoming beta, though the devs haven’t confirmed if that’s the final number for the full game - each of which offers a unique set of passive bonuses and loadout slots.
Oct. 5, 2023
Comic book Loki is now the God and Goddess of Lies - how do they compare to MCU Loki?
Catching up with Loki in comics as Loki season 2 arrives When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2 is streaming nowonDisneyPlus, with the fan-favorite character continuing his journey through the MCU Multiverse with the Time Variance Authority and Mobius M. Mobius as they unravel the mystery ofKangand hismany Variants. But what’s going on with Loki in comics? How does Loki’s current comic book status quo compare to the MCU storyline?
Oct. 5, 2023
Dragon Age Dreadwolf dev lays off all unionized QA workers
This comes days after seven former developers sued BioWare for better severance When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. All unionized Dragon Age Dreadwolf QA testers have been laid off. Polygonreported yesterday, October 4, that a total of 13 quality assurance developers working onDragon Age 4had all been laid off. All these developers weren’t working internally at Dragon Age developerBioWare, but were instead working from QA outsourcing company Keyword Studios.
Oct. 5, 2023
First look at Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' World War 2 drama Masters of the Air is here
The star-studded show features Austin Butler, Barry Keoghan, and more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first look at Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks' World War 2 drama Masters of the Air has landed. In the pictures, which you can see below, we see the star-studded cast in period dress – though no glimpses of warfare or anyone flying just yet.
Oct. 5, 2023
Foe review: "Paul Mescal delivers a powerful performance in a twisty sci-fi drama"
Thoughtful, provocative and powerfully acted, Foe is a cunning drama that you’ll want to puzzle over. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. Total Film and SFX are hosting a special reader screening of Foe, including a Q&A with director Garth Davis. The screening will take place on Wednesday 11 October in a Central London location; drinks and canapes will be provided!
Oct. 5, 2023
Two of the greatest ever roguelikes combine in this spacefaring apocalypse
Earthless is a seamless blend of FTL and Slay the Spire When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Those two games are undoubtedly some of the best experiences the entire roguelike genre has to offer. FTL and Slay the Spire are both absorbing and thrilling in their own right, even if both put markedly different spins on the genre. Now, it sounds like they might be joining forces (thematically, if not literally) for upcoming PC game Earthless.
Oct. 5, 2023
How long is Assassin's Creed Mirage?
Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a more compact game compared to its predecessors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you want to know How long Assassin’s Creed Mirage is, then I can tell you it’s a shorter adventure to previous outings in the series. Compared to the scale of the previous, massive, RPG focused ACs, this is a compact little adventure and most players should roll the credits within 25 hours or so.
Oct. 5, 2023
How to find Assassin's Creed Mirage secret armor and weapons using Mysterious Shards
Trade mysterious shards for Assassin’s Creed Mirage’s secret weapons and armor When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Mirage secret armor and weapons are found and unlocked by locating Mysterious Shards and taking them to a hidden temple under the Northern Oasis.There are 10Assassin’s Creed Mirage Mysterious Shardshidden around Baghdad and the surrounding areas, which will unlock special Gear Chests in this hidden temple.
Oct. 5, 2023
I'm not ready for what an Animal Crossing Lego Raymond minifigure would do to fans
I can’t go through it again When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Animal Crossing: New HorizonsLego has officially been announced, and fans are already joking (I hope) about what chaos a Raymond minifigure would cause. If you don’t remember, Raymond, a grey and very sophisticated cat, was a highly desired islander with some people charging hundreds of real-life dollars in exchange for the virtual cat.
Oct. 5, 2023
In a surprising turn of events it looks like C-3PO might be about to take on Darth Vader
Will the Scourge possess the Dark Lord of the Sith? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s adroid rebelliontaking place across the Star Wars galaxy, one that’s been fuelled by a malevolent entity known only as “the Scourge.” This evil being has been contaminating every droid it comes across and it has one goal: to access the power of the Force.
Oct. 5, 2023
In its quest to save Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red spent over $85 million on Phantom Liberty
That’s almost half the cost of the base game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077’s first and only DLC, Phantom Liberty, costCD Projekt Redat least $85 million in development and marketing expenses. CDPR shared the cost ofCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty’s development in apresentationto investors earlier today, October 5. The exact breakdown comes to zł275 million on “direct production expenditures” and another zł95 million on “marketing campaign costs.
Oct. 5, 2023
Jason Statham is a beekeeper on a revenge mission in first trailer for Suicide Squad director's new action movie
David Ayer’s The Beekeeper also stars Josh Hutcherson, Emmy Raver-Lampman, and Jeremy Irons When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jason Statham keeps bees, befriends old women, and cuts off a man’s fingers in the first trailer forSuicide Squaddirector David Ayer’s new action movie. Also starring Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, and Jeremy Irons, The Beekeeper – yes, that’s its official title – sees Statham’s ex-operative forced to return to the field when one of his neighbors (Creed’s Phylicia Rashad) takes her own life after being scammed out of thousands of pounds by a ruthless underground organization.
Oct. 5, 2023
Lego Animal Crossing is real (and adorable)
Hopefully Tom Nook won’t mortgage us again on this one When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It looks like the whispers were true, because Lego Animal Crossing sets have been officially announced after they wererumored back in August. The jury’s still out on whether a certain sophisticated cat - that people used to pay hundreds for in the video game, if you can believe it - will join them.
Oct. 5, 2023
Live-action Cyberpunk 2077 adaptation on the way from True Detective and Mr. Robot producers
Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a live-action adaptation When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A live-actionCyberpunk 2077project is in the works from Anonymous Content, the producers of True Detective, Mr. Robot, and The Revenant, as well asCD PROJEKT RED. The project isn’t a direct adaptation of the game, though, instead described as “set in the world” of Cyberpunk 2077. No other plot details are forthcoming at the moment, but it’s said to be “at an early development stage” with the search for a screenwriter on.
Oct. 5, 2023
Massive Armored Core 6 update nerfs the most overpowered gun in the game and buffs its awesome-but-awful handguns
Zimmermans? Out. Handguns? In When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Armored Core 6 patch 1.31 has landed like a missile barrage, and between unsurprising nerfs and long-awaited buffs,FromSoftware’s mech beatdown is suddenly a whole new game. The update is live now on all platforms, and the headliner from thepatch noteswill come as no surprise to anyone who’s played a single match of Armored Core 6 PvP.
Oct. 5, 2023
Naughty Dog dev who joined to help build The Last of Us multiplayer leaves after less than a year
The studio’s new monetization designer is no longer part of the project When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A developer brought in to work on the upcoming The Last of Us multiplayer game has leftNaughty Dogafter less than a year. Prior to Naughty Dog, Howard worked atUbisoftand Epic - working onFortnite’s battle pass system. This developer’s prior work history makes a lot of sense since it was suspected thatThe Last of Us multiplayer game might be free to playlast year.
Oct. 5, 2023
New Warzone map Urzikstan revealed with a drivable train and horizontal zip lines
Check out some Urzikstan gameplay and its 11 points of interest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Activisionhas revealedWarzone 2’s brand new map, Urzikstan, a “massive” urban desert battleground with water lanes coming to Battle Royale and Plunder at the launch ofCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3. The new map was fully revealed during today’sCODNext Showcase delivered by Little Caesars.
Oct. 5, 2023
One Piece showrunner gives promising updates on season 2
He also revealed a major theme for the second season When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece showrunner Matt Owens has some promising updates on season 2: he revealed that the writers' room is currently hard at work, and there’s a major theme that will be explored in the second installment. Owens also had some hints about what the second season has in store, particularly for Monkey D.
Oct. 5, 2023
One Piece showrunner gives update on Jamie Lee Curtis casting
Jamie Lee Curtis could play Doctor Kureha When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One Piece co-showrunner Matt Owens really wants Jamie Lee Curtis to join the One Piece crew. Curtis has already shared her interest in playing Doctor Kureha, sharing a post on Instagram of the character with the comment: “ONCE the STRIKE against the greed of the AMTPT is SETTLED with a FAIR CONTRACT, I will lobby along with the growing fan frenzy to become Doctor Kureha in @onepiecenetflix”
Oct. 5, 2023
Our Flag Means Death showrunner talks breakups, reconciliations, and an "unbelievable" finale in season 2 of the pirate comedy
Exclusive: Showrunner David Jenkins breaks down the new season of Our Flag Means Death When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Love isn’t always smooth sailing, and no one knows that more than the characters inOur Flag Means Death season 2. When the latest installment of the pirate comedy kicks off, the crew of Stede Bonnet’s ship, the Revenge, are divided – literally.
Oct. 5, 2023
Ridley Scott is on the cover of the new issue of Total Film
Here’s a first look at a special celebration issue ahead of Napoleon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Few directors have the vision, filmography or work ethic as Sir Ridley Scott. The 85-year-old Brit has directed 28 feature films so far across a superlative career, and that’s not to mention commercials, TV shows and more. His work rate shows no signs of slowing down, and next up is his take on Napoleon.
Oct. 5, 2023
Scary fishing game Dredge sails to a frozen frontier in November for its first DLC
Dredge: The Pale Reach adds new story content, more fish, and quality of life updates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Dredge, a horror fishing game that has no right to be as good as it is, is getting its first expansion on November 16. The Pale Reach update will add an icy biome for daring fishermen to explore, a bunch of new fish to catch, and quality of life updates.
Oct. 5, 2023
Sinful Peter Parker terrorizes MJ in the game-changing Amazing Spider-Man #35
Preview | “This sets up the next 24 issues,” says Marvel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OK, this is a big one. Marvel has been teasing The Amazing Spider-Man #35 for months now as being the issue that will steer the course of Peter Parker’s adventures for the next couple of years. Don’t believe us? Here’s the publisher’s short and to the point synopsis for the issue:
Oct. 5, 2023
The Ahsoka finale has confusing ramifications for Cal Kestis and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
So what exactly is a Force-sensitive, anyway? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Star Wars fans are wrestling with what exactly it means to be Force Sensitive after the Ahsoka finale, and the answer could have a surprising impact on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. This article contains spoilers for Ahsoka and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. InAhsoka episode 8,Sabine Wrenis able to use the Force, pulling her lightsaber towards her and pushing Ezra up as he leaps forGrand Admiral Thrawn’s ship.
Oct. 5, 2023
The best part of Horizon Forbidden West Complete Edition is that it's actually complete on disc
Forbidden West is going to beat Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth as the first two disc PS5 game, and I’m thrilled When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Horizon Forbidden WestComplete Edition hits PS5 tomorrow, and while combined releases of games and their DLC are pretty common, this one stands out because it’sactuallycomplete on disc - or, rather, discs. Earlier this week, developerGuerrilla confirmedthat when the Complete Edition launches forPS5on October 6, “the physical release will include everything - patches and DLC.
Oct. 5, 2023
The Continental episode 3 review: "A frustrating finish to the John Wick prequel"
Finally delivers on action, but is a frustrating ending to a series that never truly figures out what it wants to be – meaning we probably won’t be checking in again. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. The end is here. After two sluggish, muddled episodes,The Continentalis coming to its conclusion – but it’s a frustrating finish for a show that never really worked out its place in theJohn Wickuniverse.
Oct. 5, 2023
The Cyberpunk 2077 sequel will be designed by the same people who saved the game with Phantom Liberty
Well that’s reassuring When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The sameCD Projekt Reddevelopers behindCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyare making theCyberpunk 2077 sequel. I don’t think it’s a stretch to say Phantom Liberty,Cyberpunk 2077’s one and only expansion, saved the game. In the wake of its launch, public perception around the game shifted dramatically in a positive direction, which is why it’s reassuring to hear the same developers are working on the sequel.
Oct. 5, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild beats Dark Souls and Super Mario 64 to be named Edge Magazine's Greatest Game
Edge runs down the greatest games of its 30-year history When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wildhas been voted the most important game of the past 30 years by staff and readers of Edge Magazine, as the publication celebrates its 30th anniversary. Edge issue 390, which is on sale now, features the largest poll in the magazine’s history.
Oct. 5, 2023
This magical co-op roguelike looks like a cozy Hogwarts Legacy, and it's out next month
Spells & Secrets is the next-best thing to Hogwarts Legacy multiplayer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This magical cozy roguelike has been on fans' wishlists for over two years, but it finally has a release date. Spells & Secrets will allow players to customize their own character, deciding everything from their body type, clothes, facial features, hair, skin color, accessories, height, and more - making the upcoming indie game a truly immersive experience.
Oct. 5, 2023
Hollow Knight: Silksong fans think this weekend could be the one, and this time they might be onto something
PAX Australia could banish the clown makeup for good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. TheHollow Knight: Silksongcommunity is once again going feral after a single Xbox tweet alluded to the game. In a tweet earlier this week, the official Xbox Australia and New Zealand account posted some pretty blatant Silksong bait, seen just below. The tweet was met with a flurry of activity from a community already known to get pretty excited at the merest hint of new information about its long-awaited sequel.
Oct. 4, 2023
What is Baylan Skoll looking at in the Ahsoka finale?
Baylan Skoll has his own quest When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. ThroughoutAhsoka, the mysterious Baylan Skoll has had a mission of his own.He’s been looking for a great power on Peridea, and, thanks toAhsoka episode 8, we finally have an idea as to what that might be. Before we go any further, though, a warning that the following will containspoilers for the Ahsoka finale!
Oct. 4, 2023
A hidden Ahsoka finale detail may have already resolved what's next for our hero
Star Wars fans have a theory When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Ahsoka finale featured a fair few twists and turns asAhsoka TanoandSabine Wrentried to stopGrand Admiral Thrawn. However, it seems like the ending may have actually already been resolved, thanks to a hidden detail in episode 8. We’re getting intodeep spoiler territory from here on out, somake sure you’re up to datebefore reading any further.
Oct. 4, 2023
A Starfield player has spent 90% of their 200-hour playthrough fully surveying every planet - but two are bugged
So close, but so far When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. One dedicatedStarfieldplayer has put 180 hours of the RPG into simply exploring every planet to the full. Starfield player u/DoomZero on Reddit has truly lived out The Constellation’s ambitions to the maximum. They’ve apparently surveyed every planet they’ve ever come across in Starfield to the full extent, completely seeing and doing everything each planet has to offer.
Oct. 4, 2023
Ahsoka episode 8 features major Clone Wars Easter egg related to Morgan Elsbeth
Morgan Elsbeth has a major link to the Nightsisters of Dathomir When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forAhsoka episode 8! Turn back now if you haven’t seen the finale yet! Ahsokahas been filled with references to the animated Star Wars shows, and the finale is no different. Not only is Baylan Skolllooking at something to do with the Mortis godsintroduced in the Clone Wars, butMorgan Elsbethis gifted a very important weapon by theNightsisters of Dathomir.
Oct. 4, 2023
Ahsoka episode 8 review: "Top-notch action can't save the worst of its sins"
Meaty action can’t salvage all of its worst sins, and things are so wide open for season 2 that it’s hard to say if this season finale actually resolved anything at all. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. This review features spoilers for episode 8 - you have been warned…
Oct. 4, 2023
Ahsoka season 2 could release before the Dave Filoni movie
There’s a lot more story to tell When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahsoka’s season finale has now aired, and you might be wondering if this is really the last we’ll see of the beloved Jedi.Warning, we’ll be getting intospoilers from the final episodefrom here on out, so make sure you’re up to date. Not many loose ends were tied up in the final episode onDisney Pluswhich sawAhsoka Tano,Sabine Wren, andEzra Bridgerdoing their best to stopGrand Admiral Thrawnfrom making his way across the galaxy.
Oct. 4, 2023
All Baldur's Gate 3 needs now is a transmog feature so my party can be stylish without compromising stats
Opinion | A fully fledged transmog feature in Baldur’s Gate 3 would be let me make the most of Faerûn’s fashion When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Since it offers up a very useful perk and looks just right, I rarely changed my outfit during my bard run, but there were occasions when I wanted to give my elf better protection against the dangers of the Sword Coast.
Oct. 4, 2023
Assassin's Creed Mirage review: "A murderous playground for the patient"
Ubisoft Bordeaux has delivered exactly what it promised. Assassin’s Creed Mirage is a compact, stealth-focused adventure that punishes anyone trying to go in loud, and it does so in a world that’s always a delight to explore (and be chased through). True return to roots adventure Excellent stealth mechanics Compact, well-formed adventure Tales from Baghdad quests can get lost Eagle vision can impact combat visibility Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 4, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 player misses all of Act 3 after falling for the fake ending: "I'm so incredibly stupid"
“I mean it’s still a valid ending, just not a good one” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. OneBaldur’s Gate 3player got the bad ending without even realizing it was the bad ending, missing out on the entirety of the massive Act 3. Naturally, I need to issue aspoiler warning through the end of Baldur’s Gate 3 Act 2here, so if you haven’t yet reached the titular city, you should stop reading now.
Oct. 4, 2023
Bizarre PS4 and Switch Red Dead Redemption port adds a 60 FPS mode months after launch – but only on PS5
Well, some people sort of got their upgrade wish When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Red Dead Redemption finally runs at 60 frames per second - onPS5, at least. The addition has been so quiet that even PlayStation’s own update log for Red Dead Redemption has no mention of the 60FPS toggle, as seen in the second screenshot above. Finally, Rockstar put out the tweet just below later in the day, certifying the new 60FPS feature for all on PS5.
Oct. 4, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 players really want to romance one Phantom Liberty character
Of course it’s Aurore When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyplayers really wish they could romance one character in particular. Be warned: there are light story spoilers for Phantom Liberty in this article. Roughly halfway through theCyberpunk 2077expansion, V infiltrates Kurt Hansen’s big shindig at the Black Sapphire, where they happen upon twins Aymeric and Aurore at a gambling table.
Oct. 4, 2023
Days before launch, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 fans cook up wild Venom theories that hinge on Insomniac taking notes from Naughty Dog
Venom and Peter Parker can be seen next to each other in the trailer… or can they? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2fans are already cooking up Venom theories ahead of the sequel’s launch in a couple of weeks. The identity ofInsomniac’s Venom is yet to be confirmed, and it’s left fans debating who the symbiote has taken control of in the sequel.
Oct. 4, 2023
Detective Pikachu Returns review: "A sometimes charming, often lackluster experience"
Detective Pikachu Returns is more adventures with the charming electric mouse from the original, but the straightforward investigation mechanics can be incredibly frustrating in a game that wouldn’t look out of place on the Wii U. Charming characters Campy tone Goofy animations Mechanically boring So much backtracking Rough-looking graphics Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 devs roll out a new level 1 - 100 roadmap for players tired of the grind: "Your time to get to level 100 is going to be 40% faster"
Complete with a bunch of new bosses for World Tier 3 and 4 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If you’ve got a hankering for moreDiablo 4but can’t be asked with another blasted level grind, Blizzard’s got good news for you. As ofDiablo 4 Season 2, your grind to level 100 should be about “40% faster” compared to Season 1 thanks to a raft of buffs.
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 director says "we aren't kidding about the drop rate of Uber Uniques" in Season 2
“It’s not like it was in the past” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As part ofDiablo 4 Season 2, the “uber” part of Uber Uniques is easing off a bit, as Blizzard says it wants to make sure that the items, while still exceedingly rare, will now actually be within the realm of collectability for normal players. During today’s Diablo 4developer update stream, associate game director Joseph Piepiora explained that the new Uber Unique system starts with the endgame bosses.
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 is coming to Steam this month, and crossplay and cross-progression "will work immediately"
Diablo 4’s Steam release will support crossplay and cross-progression across all platforms, including PlayStation and Xbox When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4is coming to Steam on October 17, the same dayDiablo 4 Season 2launches. Blizzard announced the Steam version of Diablo 4 during today’sdeveloper update. Both crossplay and cross-progression will be supported immediately, which means Diablo 4 players on Steam will be able to play with everyone on all other platforms - including PlayStation and Xbox - and continue their saves across all platforms.
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 lead hints at highly requested world boss changes coming in Season 2
Those pesky world boss timers might be primed for a shake up When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 2could see some big changes in how world boss timers work. To date, world bosses operate on a series of hidden timers in Diablo 4. One will pop up every now and then to be battered senseless by a group of adventurers, only to retreat back into the digital aether and count down until they can pop up and do it all over again, like a big whack-a-mole.
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 Season 2 is full of quality of life updates: a skippable campaign, endgame improvements, faster leveling, permanent Renown, and more
Here are the highlights When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Diablo 4 Season 2is bringing a big ol' helping of quality of life updates based on player feedback, and just some of the highlights include endgame improvements, faster leveling, permanent Renown, and mount buffs. The first of two Diablo 4 developer updates about Season 2, titled Season of Blood, was livestreamed today and revealeda new 1 - 100 roadmap for players tired of the old grind,changes to make the game’s rarest items easier to get, and aSteam version of the game.
Oct. 4, 2023
The creator of Dinosaur Comics just introduced the greatest Marvel team yet: the Dinosaur Avengers
Oops! All dinosaurs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In October 4’s Fantastic Four #12, the FF are facing down one of the most dire scenarios possible in the Marvel Universe: a Multiversal Incursion. But the worlds that are colliding aren’t just run-of-the-mill alt-realities of the Multiverse. It’s the main 616 Marvel Universe and its very closely comparable sister-world where everything is the same, except that all the people, down to the heroes and villains, are freakin' dinosaurs.
Oct. 4, 2023
Ezra Bridger pays heartwarming tribute to Kanan Jarrus in Ahsoka episode 8
Ezra remembers his late Master When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: The following contains spoilers forAhsoka episode 8! Turn back now if you haven’t seen the finale! Ahsoka episode 8 features a touching tribute to Kanan Jarrus, the former Master ofEzra Bridger. In the episode, we see Ezra constructing a new lightsaber, under the watchful – and critical – eye ofHuyang.
Oct. 4, 2023
First trailer for Eli Roth's Thanksgiving is a holiday gorefest
All will be carved When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Eli Roth’s Thanksgiving is here – and the humans are the ones being roasted with vegetables. When a mock trailer for a fake horror movie named Thanksgiving was featured in the 2007 Robert Rodriguez and Quentin Tarantino movie Grindhouse, Roth didn’t anticipate that the clip would remain viral on the internet for well over a decade – with fans constantly asking the filmmaker to make the real thing.
Oct. 4, 2023
First trailer for John Woo's new action movie Silent Night is bloody festive
Actions speak louder than words When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for Silent Night, the latest movie from action director John Woo, is here – and we’re in for a bloody festive time. After his young son gets caught in the crossfire of a gang’s drive-by shooting on Christmas Eve, a father (played byThe Suicide Squad’s Joel Kinnaman) sets out on a mission of revenge.
Oct. 4, 2023
Forza Motorsport review: "Slicker than ever, but also a step backwards"
Forza Motorsport’s fantastic online racing, brilliant weather effects, and liquid-smooth game engine are at odds with the dull, one-note offline gameplay that’s nowhere near as fun as that of its superlative predecessor. Turn 10 has delivered a racing game that’s slicker than ever, but also a bit of a step backwards. Phenomenally smooth in motion Excellent new weather and time of day effects Scintillating, heart-pounding online racing Dull and repetitive career mode at launch
Oct. 4, 2023
How many episodes are in Our Flag Means Death season 2 on Max? When is it releasing in the UK?
How to watch Our Flag Means Death season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Ahoy there, UK viewers –Our Flag Means Death season 2is now available to watch across the pond. Four months after the new batch of episodes premiered on Max, they’re now streaming on BBC iPlayer, and the season is also getting a weekly release on terrestrial television courtesy of BBC Two.
Oct. 4, 2023
How to get more Merchant Tokens in Assassin's Creed Mirage
Get discounts and bribe people with Assassin’s Creed Mirage Merchant Tokens When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Assassin’s Creed Mirage Merchant Tokens are one of three token currencies that can unlock benefits and opportunities from different NPCs. Merchant Tokens, specifically, can bring Trader prices down but also become pretty important later on inAssassin’s Creed Miragestory missions. You might find that characters can be bribed with a Merchant Token or two in exchange for useful information or crucial items, like door keys.
Oct. 4, 2023
How to solve the Assassin's Creed Mirage Serpent's Nest book puzzle
The key to the secret chamber book puzzle in Assassin’s Creed Mirage is matching words to colors When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The Assassin’s Creed Mirage book puzzle appears when Basim is hunting down his final target in the Serpent’s Nest. There aren’t many puzzles inAssassin’s Creed Mirage, so this is a bit of a surprise that comes a bit out of nowhere.
Oct. 4, 2023
Is there more than meets the eye to Transformers #1?
Daniel Warren Johnson’s comic makes some bold and surprising choices When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. It’s been heavilyteasedfor the last few months and now the first issue of Daniel Warren Johnson’s Transformers comic for Skybound is here. Thankfully, it lives up to the hype. This opening issue wastes no time in re-introducing us to the robots in disguise, ditching the continuity of both theMarvel comicsand the more recent IDW years and opting for a winningly back-to-basics approach that will feel familiar to anyone with even a passing knowledge of the franchise.
Oct. 4, 2023
Joker 2 director shares new look at Joaquin Phoenix in sequel
Todd Phillips marked four years since the first movie’s release with an Instagram post When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Jokerdirector Todd Phillips marked four years since the movie’s release by sharing a new look at the upcoming sequel. “Thanks for all the messages. Four years ago we had quite a ride. Lots of great memories. More to come,” Phillips wrote on Instagram alongside the new still, which you can see below.
Oct. 4, 2023
Lalafells stay winning as Final Fantasy 14 patch 6.5 adds one of the funniest cutscenes in the MMO's history
The Growing Light update has got Lalafells in a hurry When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The latest patch for Final Fantasy 14 has accidentally created what might be the MMO’s funniest cutscene, and it’s all thanks to Lalafells. As spotted on Reddit, the new Final Fantasy 14 Growing Light update (aka patch 6.5) has made Lalafells surprisingly nimble. As you can see from the post below, there’s one cutscene in particular that fans are finding unexpectedly hilarious.
Oct. 4, 2023
Netflix is looking to raise its prices again, following its password-sharing crackdown
Prices will reportedly increase after the strike ends When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix is looking to raise prices again after theSAG-AFTRA strikeends. According toThe Wall Street Journal, the streamer is in talks to raise the prices of its ad-free tiers in several global markets, most likely beginning with the US and Canada. Following itscrackdown on password-sharing, Netflixremoved one of its ad-free tiers; the Basic plan (which cost $9.
Oct. 4, 2023
Nintendo is ending 3DS and Wii U online functionality and Animal Crossing: New Leaf fans aren't taking the news well
Fans see the end of online play as the end of an era When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Nintendo has announced it’s ending online functionality for the 3DS and Wii U next year, leaving fans of the systems to mourn the end of an era. This isn’t anything new from Nintendo - last year the company announced it wasclosing the Nintendo 3DS and Wii U eShops, so clearly the Super Mario developer is eager to close the chapter on its previousbest gaming handheldand home console contenders.
Oct. 4, 2023
Overwatch 2 Season 7 reverts several hero changes, completely reworks Sombra, and brings a massive Diablo 4 crossover
Finally, Roadhog does the Butcher cosplay we always knew he was born for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Blizzard has announced the details forOverwatch 2Season 7, which launches next week with a host of Halloween-y additions, a major rework for Sombra, and reversions of several hero changes. Season 7, officially titled Rise of Darkness, is set to launch October 10.
Oct. 4, 2023
Razer Blade 14 (2023) review: "I love it, but I couldn't justify it"
The Razer Blade 14 is a dream, but due to its inflated price it will likely remain that way for the majority of players. With its super versatile design, impressive performance, and slick typing experience it’s an absolute beauty - possibly the best way to play on the go. At some $800 more than comparable competition, though it’s difficult to justify. Super slimline, easily portable design Slick aesthetic Impressive performance overall
Oct. 4, 2023
Saltburn review: "Barry Keoghan excels in a lavish but ludicrous psychodrama"
Fennell’s provocative, posho-packed thriller showcases the Talented Mr Keoghan, but there’s disappointingly little substance under its shower of shocks. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. After winning the Best Original Screenplay Oscar for her crackling first featurePromising Young Woman, writer/director Emerald Fennell’s hotly awaited follow-up is another stylish, darkly comic revenge thriller, soaked in sex and devious doings.
Oct. 4, 2023
Scott Derrickson confirms VHS segment connection to The Black Phone and Sinister
Exclusive: Scott Derrickson’s new VHS short was majorly influenced by his past movies When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In an exclusive interview with GamesRadar+ ahead of the release of VHS85, director Scott Derrickson shared that the biggest inspiration behind his VHS segment Dreamkill was his past movies, “I didn’t draw inspiration from any other films except forSinisterand The Black Phone.
Oct. 4, 2023
Spirit World's final issue spells trouble for Xanthe and Batgirl
Constantine isn’t too happy, either… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spirit Worldcomes to its conclusion at the end of the month, and DC has released a new preview of the book’s epic finale. The six-issue comic by writerAlyssa Wong, artist Haining, colorist Sebastian Cheng, and letterer Janice Chiang, follows the adventures of Xanthe Zhou. A relatively new DC hero introduced in this year’sLazarus Planet: Legends Reborn, Xanthe is a spirit envoy with a connection to the realm of the dead, and the ability to bring objects from that world into physical reality by crafting them out of joss-paper.
Oct. 4, 2023
Spy x Family season 2 release schedule: when is episode 3 airing?
Here’s what you need to know about Spy x Family season 2’s new episode When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Spy x Family season 2, episode 3 is all set to be a fun triple bill of missions for the Forger family. But when is the new episode dropping? And where can you watch it? Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a master spy to get all the intel.
Oct. 4, 2023
3DS and Wii U servers officially die in 2024, but fans have already spent years building their replacements
Pretendo does what Nintendon’t When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pretendo has been in development for ages, and it aims to offer a free, open-source, alternative to the official Nintendo Network for Wii U and 3DS servers. Groups of developers are working on building servers to accommodate every single game or console feature that once relied on the Nintendo Network, from the Miiverse and console-level friends lists to a wide variety of games both big and small.
Oct. 4, 2023
The Exorcist: Believer review: "An overcooked valentine to a horror classic"
Fitful jolts aside, the devil trots out the old tunes wearily in this hoary and overcooked valentine to a horror classic. Why you can trust GamesRadar+Our experts review games, movies and tech over countless hours, so you can choose the best for you.Find out more about our reviews policy. It begins with brawling dogs, then progresses through jarring car horns and boxing training to weaponised crucifixes, c-bombs, and a familiar tune.
Oct. 4, 2023
The Five Nights At Freddy's film has already made its money back, even before release
Jason Blum isn’t worried about the success of FNaF as the movie has already managed to make back production costs, and it isn’t even out yet! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As always, Blumhouse Productions are taking over the horror genre this Halloween with huge releasesInsidious: The Red DoorandThe Exorcist: Believer, and at the end of October, the studio will release one of their most anticipated frightening flicks yet, Five Nights At Freddy’s.
Oct. 4, 2023
The Strangers reboot gets creepy first look
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lionsgate has shared the first look at The Strangers: Chapter 1, a reboot trilogy of 2008’s The Strangers. Remy Harlin (Die Hard 2, A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master) is helming the series, with the first being penned by screenwriting duo Alan R. Cohen and Alan Freedland (Due Date, The Freak Brothers).
Oct. 4, 2023
Diablo 4 YouTuber spends $1,000 on MMO, gets hacked for 4.8 billion gold and admits "it was my fault," dev saves him as players cry "streamer privilege"
An Old School RuneScape tale as old as time brings both relief and controversy When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Diablo 4 content creator recently had their “prized” Old School RuneScape account, which they’ve invested over $1,000 into, hacked for 4.8 billion gold. Utterly in shambles, they took toYouTubeto vent their frustrations – one being that they practically asked to be hacked by ignoring some important account security tools – only to report back days later with the surprise news that the MMO’s developer, Jagex, had reached out and restored their lost items.
Oct. 3, 2023
"We are out of money": Indie dev behind "Overwhelmingly Positive" boomerang FPS announces shutdown after 5 years
Even with Boomerang X’s stellar reception, developer Dang couldn’t find funding for its next game When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Indie developer Dang is shutting down despite its first and only game, the rip-snorting boomerang FPS Boomerang X, getting pretty great reception across the board. In a candid statement written in Notepad – because “none of us really wanted to make a professional-looking closure announcement” – and posted toTwitter, Dang confirms that it’s “closing up shop.
Oct. 3, 2023
A new Star Wars Star Destroyer has graced Starfield, and at 20,796 mass it's so detailed that it drops the game to "like 15 FPS"
The Starfield Star Wars arms race continues When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A few weeks after oneStarfieldshipright managed to buildan Imperial Star Destroyer so massive that it needed a 21-page how-to guide, another Star Wars lookalike vessel has graced Bethesda’s RPG with such detail that it drops its FPS right down to 15. Reddit user DotElectronic7174 recently shared their own version of Star Wars' iconic Star Destroyer, and it is a thing of beauty.
Oct. 3, 2023
After 7 years, the most infamous meme in the history of Mario speedrunning has been put to rest with a 14-hour time save
We no longer need to talk about parallel universes in Super Mario 64 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Seven years ago, the internet’s collective mind was blown by aSuper Mario 64speedrunning video which proposed a method to collect one particular star without ever pressing the A button - or rather, only half-pressing A. Now, the creator of that video has put together a new method that cuts out the half-press and saves a whopping 14 hours from the original version.
Oct. 3, 2023
CDPR dev defends Starfield amid criticisms that its character animations don't match up to Cyberpunk 2077
“They have vastly more scenes with a revolving cast of characters and a mind boggling number of possible locations” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A veteran developer atCD Projekt Redhas leapt toStarfield’s defence amid criticism of the game’s character animations. On Twitter, user @SynthPotato wrote, “As much as I like Starfield, Creation Engine needs to go. Going back to Cyberpunk puts in perspective just how outdated Starfield’s dialogue animations are, and it is staggering.
Oct. 3, 2023
Christopher Lloyd haunts an American institution as Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween heads to streaming
The iconic US holiday pop-up store becomes a live-action adventure in Spooky Night: The Spirit of Halloween When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. An American tradition with its own fanbase, Spirit Halloween is a chain of stores that take over vacant retail spaces in the run up to October. But now they’re breaking out and bringing the screams to screens with their very first film.
Oct. 3, 2023
Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth ends a 26-year-old debate: Cait Sith is pronounced exactly how it looks
The classic JRPG’s most contentious war can finally end When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Square Enixhas finally put an end to a 26-year-old debate ahead of the launch ofFinal Fantasy 7 Rebirth: Cait Sith is pronounced just how it looks. “We saw many of you were asking so we hope this helps! In Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Cait Sith is pronounced ‘Kate Sihth,'” according to a message from the game’s officialTwitteraccount.
Oct. 3, 2023
Former BioWare employees recently laid off are suing the studio for "shortchanging" them with low severance pay
“We are very concerned about the difficulty many of us will have finding work as the holiday season approaches” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A group of formerBioWareemployees who were impacted by the studio’s recent layoffs is suing for better severance pay. Back in August,BioWare laid off a total of 50 employeesto “preserve the health of the studio,” make sureDragon Age: Dreadwolfis “an outstanding game,” and ensure “the success of the next Mass Effect game.
Oct. 3, 2023
Gory hand-drawn Metroidvania Cookie Cutter gets new gameplay trailer that's definitely NSFW
Chainsaws at the ready When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cookie Cutter, the unapologetically gory upcoming indie from developer Subcult Joint, has a brand new gameplay trailer that you definitely shouldn’t check out during work time. If you missed it at theFuture Games Show Summer Showcase, Cookie Cutter is a stylish and ultra-violent 2D hand-drawn Metroidvania that sees you play as a revenge-fuelled android named Cherry.
Oct. 3, 2023
Space authenticity be damned, this Starfield mod plates your delectable food and makes me a lil hungry
It might fly away in zero-G, but it’ll look damn tasty doing it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a sucker for good-looking video game food, which is why I was instantly drawn to a newStarfieldmod that puts all of your culinary creations on dinner plates. Our fellow foodies over atPC Gamerspotted the Starfield mod titledPlated not Crated, which gives your meatloaf, sausages,sandwiches, tacos, cinnamon rolls, and other food the presentation it deserves.
Oct. 3, 2023
How the passion for the series let Ubisoft Bordeaux take the lead on Assassin's Creed Mirage
On the Radar | Ubisoft Bordeaux is levelling up and I hope it’s only just the beginning for this team When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I don’t think the team atUbisoftBordeaux imagined that they would be lead on a project like Assassin’s Creed Mirage this soon. As myself and a cluster of global press walk through their office, a space adorned with Rabbids, Ghost Recon maps, Assassin’s merch, and books on Irish and Persian history, the team members that greet us are almost giddy with excitement at the prospect of us going hands-on with Basim’s adventure for the first time.
Oct. 3, 2023
I cannot believe Cyberpunk 2077 still doesn't have a flashlight
Opinion | Cyberpunk 2077 is dark… and it looks like it’s gonna stay way for the foreseeable When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redhas finally released Cyberpunk 2077’s much-anticipated 2.0 update in addition to its Phantom Liberty DLC, the first and final expansion for the original game. In a very real way, it seems like the developer has had its final say on this installment ahead of whatever comes next for the video game franchise.
Oct. 3, 2023
Ian McKellen told Patrick Stewart to turn down Star Trek
“You have too much important theater work to do” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Patrick Stewart says Ian McKellen told him not to accept the role of Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation. “When I told him I was going to sign the contract, he almost bodily prevented me from doing so,” Stewart wrote in his new memoir, Making It So.
Oct. 3, 2023
James Gunn says Peacemaker season 2 will address the new DCU continuity
The new season doesn’t have a release date yet When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. James Gunnhas confirmed that Peacemaker season 2 will address the new DC continuity introduced by his new cinematic universe. “Will season 2 of Peacemaker take place in the new DCU/ new continuity? Or will it at least be addressed?” one fan asked onThreads. “Yes and yes,” Gunn replied.
Oct. 3, 2023
Jason Blum confirms Spawn release window, and plans to stand by it
Director Jason Blum has finally spoken out about the remake everyone is waiting for When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Movies have seen many remakes, prequels, and sequels in the past few years, but one we are dying to see is of courseJason Blum’s Spawn reimagination.The comic book adaptation has been in the works for quite some time, but due to the writer’s strike, a clash of actor scheduling, and budget issues, the project has been put on hold for quite some time.
Oct. 3, 2023
Lies of P has a late-game item unlike anything I've seen in a Soulslike, and it honestly feels like cheating
The Perfection Grindstone is a true game-changer When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Lies of Phas some of the tightest parry timing I’ve come across in any action game, but it also gives you one of the most overpowered items I’ve ever seen in a Soulslike, let alone a true Souls game: an honest-to-god auto-parry. For the uninitiated, Lies of P uses a weapon durability system built around grindstones that you can use to sharpen your weapon and, with special stones, apply temporary buffs.
Oct. 3, 2023
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 has adjustable swing assist as well as fall damage, so you can really put Peter and Miles through their paces
Previous Marvel’s Spider-Man games were automatically on the max setting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2will have adjustable swing assist, allowing players to choose how much help they receive whilst swinging. As revealed by Insomaniac’s community and marketing director, James Stevenson (viaMP1st), Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will have a “swing assist slider” so that players can receive less help when swinging through New York City.
Oct. 3, 2023
Mean Girls has been uploaded to TikTok in its entirety – and it’s ruining my algorithm
She doesn’t even go here! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In honor of Mean Girls Day, Paramount Pictures has decided to make the movie available for free… in 23 separate parts. Fans can head on over to the official Paramount TikTok account, where the 97-minute film has been chopped into 23 roughly 4-minute-long chunks. If you’re familiar with TikTok, videos are suggested to you on the ‘For You’ page according to a personalized algorithm (that guesses what you want to watch based on how you interact with content overall).
Oct. 3, 2023
Modern Warfare 3 has blue UI instead of red - and there's a good reason why
Through the looking glass When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3’s UI is themed around blue instead of red for a very good reason. Yesterday, October 2, Sledgehammer unveiled a new look at Modern Warfare 3’s Gunsmith customization options for its weapons in the video below. One overlooked detail in the video is the fact that certain UI elements in the new game, like the player’s cursor hovering over menu options, are highlighted in blue, instead of the typical red.
Oct. 3, 2023
Nintendo Switch will get new games until at least March 2025
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Move over Santa - Woot still has black Friday-worthy Switch deals perfect for the holidays “We never would have made decisions that are so blatantly not player-focused”: Ex-Dauntless dev “can’t be silent” after an update under the dev’s new owner “gutted the core gameplay and crafting”
Oct. 3, 2023
One of the biggest indie hits of the year is a sort-of mix of Zelda, Portal, and Hyper Light Drifter that made it impossible to explain to publishers
You can compare Cocoon to a lot of games but also none at the same time When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of new indie hit Cocoon says it was difficult to pitch at first because it’s a Zelda, Portal, Hyper Light Drifter-like whilst also not being like any of those games at all. Jeppe Carlsen, who also worked as a lead designer on puzzle platformers Limbo and Inside, described what it was like pitching their latest game to publishers.
Oct. 3, 2023
Phantom Liberty players think they've found a tease for Cyberpunk 2077's sequel – a fight with rogue AI
The Blackwall spells disaster When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyplayers think the DLC might point to the themes of the game’s eventual sequel. Be warned: here there are spoilers for both Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty! If you’ve completed Phantom Liberty, you’ll know a big focus of the DLC’s plot is the infamous ‘Blackwall’ and its AI algorithms.
Oct. 3, 2023
Priscilla's budget was so tight Sofia Coppola considered selling a date with Jacob Elordi
The Priscilla director almost took an unusual approach to budgeting When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. In a recent interview withthe Wall Street Journal, director Sofia Coppola revealed that the production budget forPriscillawas so tight that at one point she considered raffling off a pickleball game with her star Jacob Elordi, in order to raise funds for additional shooting days.
Oct. 3, 2023
Red-band The Toxic Avenger trailer teases Peter Dinklage's superhero – and gore galore
Well, that’s one way to deal with an armed extremist… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first-look trailer for Legendary’s upcoming The Toxic Avenger reboot sees Peter Dinklage’s superhero shut up a rowdy armed extremist in the goriest way possible – by ripping his jaw clean off his face. The teaser, which you can watch above, plays out like a bunch of breaking news broadcasts marveling at sightings of the elusive titular being.
Oct. 3, 2023
Resident Evil fans think a 5 remake is guaranteed after Separate Ways
It sure does look likely When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Resident Evil fans sure think a remake of the fifth mainline entry is in store after Separate Ways. Last week,Resident Evil 4 remakeplayers' prayers were finally answered with the launch of Separate Ways, the DLC chapter following Ada Wong’s adventures alongside the base game. The DLC also includes archvillain Albert Wesker, and it’s the appearance of the villain that fans think sets up a remake of Resident Evil 5.
Oct. 3, 2023
Samsung's next portable SSD is so fast it could help you shoot 8K and 12K video
Because we all struggle to store our 12K footage these days… When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Samsungis launching a brand new external SSD that follows on from the popular T5 and T7 Series hard drives. Called the Samsung T9, the new hard drive comes in 1TB, 2TB, and 4TB capacities and has a quoted speed of up to 2,000MB/s.
Oct. 3, 2023
Slender Man's Unreal Engine 5 revival is adding what fans have wanted for 10 years: multiplayer
Slender: The Arrival’s 10-year anniversary is shaping up to be even more massive than originally thought When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The fact that Blue Isle Studios just revealed a post-launch roadmap for Slender: The Arrival should tell you a little bit about just how ambitious this revival project really is. We’ve known since the initialannouncementthat it’s a “huge update” built in Unreal Engine 5 (check out the new visuals in the below tweet) but now we’re learning a lot more about what that actually entails.
Oct. 3, 2023
Who are the Stillness? Meet the strange new race menacing the Flash
The Flash #2 continues the series' new cosmic horror direction When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Si Spurrier and Mike Deodato Jr.’s run onThe Flashgot off to a flying start last week witha terrific #1that radically shifted the tone of the speedster’s adventures, moving things in an eerie cosmic horror direction. Now DC have released a teaser for #2 which promises to introduce a mysterious new race of entities known as the Stillness.
Oct. 3, 2023
Space Usagi returns with a whole slate of exclusive variant covers
Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter #1 features a variety of retailer exclusive variant covers When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Writer/artist Stan Sakai’s Usagi Yojimbo is one of the longest running, most beloved independent comics around. And while the rabbit ronin’s adventures in a world based on feudal Japan are Usagi Yojimbo’s bread and butter, his far future spin-off Space Usagi is returning in a one-shot titled Space Usagi: Yokai Hunter.
Oct. 3, 2023
Titanfall 3 hopefuls are getting desperate as Respawn teasers continue: "This is ether god-tier trolling or a confession"
Series fans are so desperate they’re listening to Red Hot Chili Peppers albums for clues about the sequel When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Titanfall fans are growing ever more desperate in the wake of recent in-game teasers, to the point where they’re now digging through the Red Hot Chili Peppers catalog for clues about a potential third entry in the beloved FPS series.
Oct. 3, 2023
WarioWare: Move It is the Smooth Moves spiritual successor I've always wanted
Hands-On | Wario is back and I can’t stop thinking about his microgames When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Playing a multiplayer WarioWare game has been a dream of mine since I was 10-years-old. Back in 2006, I regularly played WarioWare: Smooth Moves with my sisters and our technique was to frantically pass the Nintendo Wii Remote between us as we all shouted out what position to get into – like a disorganized relay race.
Oct. 3, 2023
How many episodes are in Loki season 2 on Disney Plus?
How to watch Loki season 2 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Loki season 2went out with a bang rather than a whisper, with the latest of the God of Mischief’s exploits taking a turn for the emotional in a dramatic finale. With Loki finally harnessing his time-slipping abilities – and, essentially, gaining the ability to time travel – he set out to save Mobius, B-15, OB, and the rest of the TVA at all costs.
Oct. 2, 2023
"Thanks for the memories": Overwatch League staff share emotional message after what might be the competition's final games
“It’s been an honour, a privilege, and a joy to share this experience with all of you” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As Gschwind continued to speak, both she and the whole team looked visibly emotional at the prospect of it all being over for good. She wrapped things up with a heartfelt thanks to fans for their staunch support of the Overwatch League.
Oct. 2, 2023
After 2 years, these MMO players have become the first 5-man team to max their accounts in one of the genre's few co-op modes
Old School RuneScape’s Group Ironman is one of the few legitimate co-op modes among MMOs When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Old School RuneScape diehards have set yet another impressive MMO record, with a gang of players becoming the first five-man team to max out all of their accounts in the game’s Group Ironman mode, almost two years after the mode’s release.
Oct. 2, 2023
Baldur's Gate 3 genius finds way to skip the entire final gauntlet using nothing but a common potion
“I love how being just a tiny bit creative gets rewarded” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Baldur’s Gate 3is by no means an easy game. Sure, you can charm or intimidate your way out of a lot of otherwise violent situations, but sometimes you’ve no choice but to fight. Or do you? Warning: the below contains spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3, so if you’ve not yet made it to the credits of Larian’s epic CRPG, you might want to look away now.
Oct. 2, 2023
Blizzard commits to "revitalized esports program" as players wave OWL goodbye
Overwatch League seems all but dead, but its esports scene will live on When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. As that message suggests, there really aren’t any clear indicators of what comes next for officially sanctioned Overwatch esports. Overwatch League itself is not yet officially dead - at least not according to any Blizzard announcement - but earlier this year, an investor report revealed that OWL teams would soon vote on updated terms with Blizzard.
Oct. 2, 2023
CD Projekt Red uses Idris Elba to not-so-subtly remind players that Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty is now "fixed"
“Don’t forget… the game is fixed” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. CD Projekt Redreally wantsCyberpunk 2077: Phantom Libertyplayers to know that its RPG is back and better than ever - and it’s used Idris Elba to get the message across. As highlighted by Twitter user @TheCartelDel,Cyberpunk 2077developer CD Projekt Red has not so subtly poked fun at its RPG’s messy launch in one of Phantom Liberty’s trailers.
Oct. 2, 2023
Dark Urge is the canon story of Baldur's Gate 3 and I can prove it
Opinion | Your Tav is pretty and all, but they’re no Durge When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. If storytelling is king, that king should be crowned Dark Urge. Despite theBaldur’s Gate 3devs' recommendation of playing a fully original character first, I decided my first foray into Faerûn would be as a Haunted One. Tormented by violent thoughts and disturbing impulses, theBG3 Dark Urgeorigin storyline surprised me with its narrative depth and dramatic stakes.
Oct. 2, 2023
Dev of Star Fox-style roguelike hits back at negative response to improved accessibility features: "Sorry not sorry"
Some fans have hit back at Whisker Squadron: Survivor’s new completion rates When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The developer of a popular Star Fox-style roguelike has said “sorry not sorry” after a player changed their positive review to a negative one following the game’s accessibility update. Aaron San Filippo, developer ofWhisker Squadron: Survivorhas released a statement after a player felt the need to change their positive review to a negative one following the game’s most recent patch.
Oct. 2, 2023
Driven mad by years of waiting, GTA 6 hopefuls start a moon cult as they wait for a reveal
“Rockstar really does like hiding stuff in plain sight” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. GTA 6rumors have gotten so out of hand that fans are now using the moon to predict the game’s reveal date. WithGTA 5over ten years old, fans are getting ever more eager for the next instalment, and the conspiracy theories about when we’ll get our first look at GTA 6 are becoming more and more out there.
Oct. 2, 2023
Fable co-creator releases free roguelike inspired by the same retro RPG that shaped Skyrim and Starfield
Moonring is a love letter to the Ultima series When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fable’s co-creator has released a new roguelike inspired by the games that influenced Todd Howard’s work at Bethesda - and it’s free. Moonring is the latest offering from Dene Carter, who you’ll probably know as the co-creator of Xbox’s Fable series. The free game is available now viaSteamand is a “retro-inspired, open-world, turn-based title RPG” that takes influence from classic RPGs such as the Ultima series.
Oct. 2, 2023
First Leave the World Behind trailer sees a vacationing Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts try to navigate an apocalypse
“There is no going back to normal” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The first trailer for new Netflix thriller Leave the World Behind is here – and it sees Ethan Hawke and Julia Roberts try to navigate an apocalypse while on vacation in Long Island. Written and directed by Sam Esmail, who previously collaborated with Roberts on his Prime Video series Homecoming, the psychological thriller sees Hawke and Roberts play Amanda and Clay, while Mahershala Ali stars as G.
Oct. 2, 2023
Frostpunk was about surviving the end of the world – Frostpunk 2 is about rebuilding its future
Preview | Frostpunk 2’s evolved social system looks set to bring added depth to the survival city-builder experience When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I can still remember the feeling of playing Frostpunk for the first time. The beginning throws you right into the biting cold of a desolate, snowy landscape. Coal is an invaluable resource, and getting lots of it early on is integral to your citizen’s survival.
Oct. 2, 2023
Gen V takes on the MCU with this perfect WandaVision joke
Did you catch it? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Gen V, a spin-off of satirical superhero series The Boys, is already hitting audiences with Marvel references. Set at a Supes-only university, Gen V follows a brand new crop of crimefighters who are competing for the number one spot. In episode one, Emma (Lizze Broadway) and Marie (Jaz Sinclair) walk over to meet Justine (Maia Jae Bastidas), a rising star at both the Crimson Countess School of Performing Arts and on the big screen.
Oct. 2, 2023
How rejecting racism, reconnecting with Arabic culture, and a chance phone call helped bring Assassin's Creed Mirage's Basim to life
On the Radar | In conversation with Lee Majdoub, the man tasked with reimagining Basim Ibn Ishaq in Assassin’s Creed Mirage When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. There’s an old Scottish proverb that says ‘what’s for you will not go by you’. For actor Lee Majdoub, the voice of Basim Ibn Ishaq inAssassin’s Creed Mirage, these words of wisdom really couldn’t be more true.
Oct. 2, 2023
Insomniac says not to expect sweet loot in Marvel's Spider-Man 2 for previous game saves
Maybe the real in-game rewards were the platinum trophies you unlocked along the way When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2launches in just a few weeks, but if you’re taking advantage of the time to complete your 100% playthroughs of the previous games in order to unlock something extra, you might want to take a break. DeveloperInsomniachas confirmed there won’t be any in-game rewards for importing completed save files.
Oct. 2, 2023
This JRPG looks like it might actually be worth the 8-year wait, and the devs are saying exactly what I want to hear
Granblue Fantasy: Relink could be the game I’ve always wanted from Granblue When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. I’m a big fan of the classical fantasy world of Granblue Fantasy. There’s just one problem: I don’t actually like any of the games. I adore theartof the games, and I enjoyed the narrative crash course of the series' promotional anime, but the titular game is an infamously grindy gacha and the fighting game spinoffs honestly scare me even more.
Oct. 2, 2023
Netflix's new number 1 movie is a thriller that's polarizing viewers
Netflix’s new thriller Nowhere has been receiving a lot of mixed reviews despite ranking first When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. This September, Netflix subscribers were truly spoilt for choice with content, from the live-actionOne Pieceadaptation to the new heart-melting rom-comLove at First Sight– but one film that shot right up to number 1 on its first day of release is Nowhere.
Oct. 2, 2023
Netflix’s anime The Witcher spin-off might be gearing up for a big announcement
Things have been pretty quiet on The Witcher front When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A new The Witcher anime spin-off may be gearing up for a big announcement, according to a new report. Redanian Intelligence, which has a history of inside knowledge on all things The Witcher, has suggested that Netflix is planning to share some new details about the spin-off.
Oct. 2, 2023
Pillars of Eternity director jokes about a third game after Baldur's Gate 3's success: "Any day now, I'm sure"
Yeah, don’t count on it When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Pillars of Eternity’s director has joked that he’d love to do a third game - all he needs is a $120 million commitment from Xbox. Josh Sawyer is a RPG veteran, having worked on the likes of Icewind Dale, Neverwinter Nights 2, and Fallout New Vegas over the decades.
Oct. 2, 2023
Rogue One director addresses rumors about making the Star Wars prequel: "There is so much inaccuracy"
Gareth Edwards worked on the movie until the last moment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Rogue Oneis one of the best-loved spin-off films in the Star Wars universe, having provided an intriguing backstory to the Death Star as well as spawning the much-lauded seriesAndor. However, there have long been rumors suggesting that the making of the movie wasfraught behind the scenes.
Oct. 2, 2023
Saw X producers talk bringing the franchise back to John Kramer
Exclusive: Mark Burg and Oren Koules on Home Depot traps, cheering critics, and bringing the franchise back to the man who started it all When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Saw Xhas just hit theaters –and critics are raving about it. The tenth installment picks up just weeks after James Wan’s Saw, following a sick and desperate John Kramer (Tobin Bell) as he travels to Mexico for a risky and experimental medical procedure in hopes of a miracle cure for his cancer.
Oct. 2, 2023
Saw X producers tease the possibility of Saw 11
It’s official, Saw X has broken the horror franchise curse, so much so we might be expecting an 11th instalment When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Warning: This article contains spoilers forSaw X. Make sure you’ve seen the film before reading any further. With so much success and the John Kramer fandom officially resurrected, it begs the question, will there be a Saw 11?
Oct. 2, 2023
Silent Hill 3 art director delighted to see fans spot grisly environmental detail after 20 years: "Finally, someone noticed"
Masahiro Ito says “there are still more unrecognized details in that game” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. A Silent Hill veteran is overjoyed that someone has noticed “bloody cords” in Silent Hill 3. Well, perhaps calling Masahiro Ito a “veteran” of the Silent Hill series is selling him a little short - he’s arguably one of the founding fathers of the survival horror genre at large.
Oct. 2, 2023
The Umbrella Academy season 4 finally has an official release window
But there’s still a while to wait When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Netflix announced the newson October 1, the birth date of the seven Hargreeves siblings. Born to different mothers around the world on the same day in 1989 and adopted by eccentric billionaire Reginald Hargreeves, each of the siblings has their own superpower. Reginald trained them to form a group of adolescent crime-fighting superheroes, but they become estranged as adults and only reconnect after Reginald’s death.
Oct. 2, 2023
Kid Venom: Origins hints at a new future for the young symbiote hero
The hit character gets his own comic in January When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Cullen Bunn and Gerardo Sandoval’sDeath of the Venomverseended last week. The five-issue series has seen Carnage wreaking havoc across the multiverse, forcing the other symbiotes to try and stop him. One of the most interesting parts of each issue, however, was the ongoing backup story by manga artist Taigami focused on Kid Venom.
Oct. 1, 2023
This upcoming imsim slaps a gorgeous comic book style over Dishonored's stealthy stabbing
But Fallen Aces is just as funny as it is bloody When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. Fallen Aces is an upcoming immersive sim, and its newest gameplay deep dive looks like it’s slapping a stylish comic book aesthetic over Dishonored’s stealthy shenanigans. Fallen Aces debuted a new 9-minute gameplay video that shows what appears to be the game’s opening level.
Oct. 1, 2023
Excellent retro FPS Dusk gets a fancy HD remaster to mark milestone anniversary
“Because DOOM may be Eternal but DUSK is FOREVER… Or something.” When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. The superb throwback FPS Dusk is celebrating its 5th birthday in style with a full HD Remaster coming later this year that remakes practically every asset. “Dusk HD is now a full visual remaster of Dusk,” developer David Szymanski announced in ablog post.
Oct. 1, 2023
I can't wait to see where Starfield goes after seeing the growth of RPGs like Cyberpunk 2077 and Baldur's Gate 3
It’s a good time to be an RPG fan When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. RPG fans are spoiled for choice right now. Not long after Larian Studios put a bow on three years of work bylaunching Baldur’s Gate 3 out of Early Access, Bethesdasated fan fervor for Starfieldwith a long-awaited launch. It doesn’t get easier if you’ve found yourself locked into the time commitment of playing either, as Cyberpunk 2077’s freshly released one-two punch ofupdate 2.